SHOWS AT OXFORD.

Lyttelton Times, Volume LIX, Issue 6874, 12 March 1883, Page 6

SHOWS AT OXFORD.

HOEIIOUuXDRAL SHOW. The Autumn dhow was held in tb« Town Hsil, fast Oxford, on Thursday last, and »« in every way a success, The Association for th# put two years has eiptrior.-rd nothing but up-btll work, but it can bow be said to have established itself as • permanent itwUiution. The show of better, but the show of fruit ana vegetable* wo* really first-das*. The attendance *a* much larger then on any former occasion, and during the evening the hall wo# quite Crowded. The following i» the Pot IT AM 1 - --Amateur ClaraSpecimen plant in Moons John iJkurr, 1 5 W. A. Holder, 8. Collection of two distinct plants having ornamental foliage—I 5 . Smith, L Specimen plant having ornamental foliage —W. A. Naider, I; John skurr, 3. Three I’. Smith, I. Fuchsias, light—John gatin', 1 1 P. Smith, 2, Fuchsias, dark—jubn Skurv, 1 1 I*. Smith, *. Two wise go.-nums, double- John skurr, 1-, refer {S:si;.h, 2. Pelargoniums, noiirie—John ffkurr, 1 , Peter Smith, 2. Pelargoniums, varieJ r. okarr, I; Peter Smith, 2, Briarf.ciiutn*. try-’roved—W. A. Haider, 1 5 O. A. White, 2. ‘ Balsams-IMer Smith, _l. Hy<irange*—C. 0. Peine, I ; H. Little, 2, Collert-tt-n of fern* an I hooped* Miss Weld, I. Cr c Fu'iwrso. -Open Clast. Oeneroi osliectivn John ikurr, If W. ElUott, £. l**hlsa#—J- BtophetuxKi, I; W. RiltoU, 2. 81* phlox dmmmowlii, throe iruisas of each —W. A. Holder, It P. Smith, 2. Pniases-Jubn fikurr, I. 8u gladioli, single spikes—W. Kliott, 1- Six verbenas, tiro# trust** of each-Jehu Skurr. I. French marigolds, six bloom# —W. Elliott, 1 3 John ikurv, 2. Panic**, six blooms-John fikurr, 1; A. Sheldon, S. A Herr, twelve bloom*John iliar, 1. Amnios, three blooms—W. KU»lt. I. Table bouquet—l*. Laugesan, I j W. A. Haider, S. Hand bouquet, not to exceed six inch** diameter—Mis* Wait#, I. Farit. Best collection apples—J. Wold ridge, I; D. wiedaer., 2. Twelve dessert apples, not, im than three varieties—W. A, Haider, 1; D. bloddea, 2; J. K. Wild, highly comCiftsdrd. Twelve cooking apples, ( not less than three varieties-G. Marshall, i; J Skurr, J. Bert collection of plums—tt. Ffitcb, i- Peaches—W, A. Hriaer, If H. Ffitch, 2. Apricots—W. A Holder, 1 J. Stephenson. 2. Melons—J. Stephenson, I. NuU-J. Paget, I: F- Oomyns, 2. TltotXkßUtS AmaSnur D2»w. Cucumber*-W. Elliott, 1. Carrots—F. Oorovcs, I; J, Stephenson, 2. Parsmps—W. Klurti, 1 1 E. Ffitoh, 2. Bcrtrool-J. Stephenson, I; A. P. Prichard, 2. Turnips - A. P. Fnchard, I j H. Ffi:cb, 2. Onions—H. Ffitch, 1 i J. Stephenson, 8. Eschalots—J. SuphMsae, i; R. WroU, I. Sidney beans —Mrs Wcidnige. 2. Broad beans—A P. Prichard, I ; P. omitb, *. Peas -P. Smith, 1 ; J. Pag*i, 2. Kidney potatoes—J. Stephenson, I; P. Smith, 2. Scarlet nmawn —P- Smith, I j A. P. Prichard, 2, Round potatoes —Dr Weld, 1; P- Smith, 2. C-olleclion of potatoes Joim Skarr, 1. OoLecuan of tomato**—W. A. Holder, 1, Cabbage—P- Smith, i 1 a. Early, 2. Red eobbor-J. Woldndge, 1 { John Bkm, 2. Savoys—J. Paget, L Broccoli—J. Paget, L Pumpkins—R. WroO, I. Vegetable mar* rows—Dk Wc;d, i ; A Wrslt, 2. CeleryP. Smith, i. Letturo—A P. Prichard, L Ooilestum of herb#—J. Wold ridge, I. Aurtielciss—J. Woidridg#, I. Mtocitixasxocs Psonrcs. Fancy fresh batter-Mrs Skurr, 1. Plain frets batter—Mr* LitUe, I; J. Adridge, 2. Rest pieoe of honeycomb —J. Ostake, I; G, Marshall, S. Por S.TBT—Op*©. Bart pen of F. Luers, 1; CL EL I Peine. 2. B«t pen of ducks—J. Dobson, L Be.. pen of pigswist —F. Luer* 1 and 2. At aum'er of axwhis were put in for exhibition only. Braetai. Pxizxs. Bvst varistie* ot pansies, 10* 6d, given by Mr J. Ingram —Mr niracgmaa. Best variety of roses, 10*. given by Mr* Love—Mis* AL Weld, fiix geranium cut spikes, 10* 6i—Mr Holder. Best plate of butler, plated teapot —Mr* little. Best collection of vegetable* grown in district; first prise, loi; second, 6s, fivta by Mr Haider—Peter dmith, I; Rev i»aa Shtldoo,2L Best codection of vegetables, ss, given by Sir Ivory—Mr* Elliott, FOAL, OEAIH, ASD BOOT SHOW. A show of forts, grain and roots was held in the Town, Hall, the same day, under the ouepioes of the Oxford Farmers’ Club, in ronlectioa with the Horticultural Show. Owing to thi* being the first of the kind held in the district, combined with the short notice given of the intention to cold a show, the exhibit* were not very numerous. More espeotaliy wot this the rose with foals, only five bring catered—three of th* light class and two of the heavy dsw*. The quality, however, was very good, and worthy of the prizes awarded. In the grain, the entries were also few, but this was no doubt owing to the show being held rather early is lb# season for the farmer*. la. th® Goss of th# roots, the number of entries were very fair, and the qta’ity really first class. Messrs X. Pathby, W, Peimn, of Flax ton, and MTctosb, acted a* judges for the occasion, and their dicuioa* gar® universal satisfaction. The OommtUe# ihcled to carry out the arrangement* were Messrs Baglebrecat, F, Wright, Siurr, A-fridge, aca Flwketl^ Hi# toiiowiat is the ra w LIST, roai*. For best fori from heavy draught tnare— Jyiin Starr, I ; D. Doorman, 2. Blackleg wm entered as sirs of both foals. For best fi.ai from mare adapted for saddle and light hartMi—A Ooekburu, 1 1 H. Eogelhracbt, 2. ou*s.v Banter's whit* wlusat—W, F. Pearsoa, 1. Pearl wheat—H- L.a’.e, 2. Tuscan wheat— H- Engslbrseht, i 5 H. L.ttte, 2. Other wheats —F*A*r Wright, 2. bhort oats—H. Engelbrscht, 1 s W. F. Pearsoa, 2. Long rots—F. Wright, 1 3 John Skurr, 2. Rys-grss* seed— H. Engslbreoht, I j for teevnd prize John Rkarr|snd iL M'CUntw. 5 * samples were equal, and amount was divided. HOOTS. Derwent potatoes—H- Ecge’hrecht. 1. Kidney potatoes—H- 14‘Ciinton, Ij F, Wright, 2. Orange glob# mangolds—Jotm Skurr, I j H. Engl#br«cht, 2. Long red mangold*—H, Rcgelbrccbi, I. Or»*a top turnips—H. Sftfiisicn, 1 : H, Eogelbrecht, 2. Purple top turnips—H. Kcgolbreebt, 1 j W. F, Fesrsoo, 2, Swede turaips—D- Bladdsa, 1. Bed oar. roU—H. Engel brscht, 1. White carrou—D Siaddeo, 1 1 John Bkurr. 2.