TARANAKI AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY'S AUTUMN SHOW.

Taranaki Herald, Volume XXXIX, Issue 8738, 26 March 1890, Page 2

TARANAKI AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY'S AUTUMN SHOW.

THIS X> A. Y. Officers : President : Colonel Trimble. Vicc-Prcsvhnt:Nr E. Olson. Committee: Messrs 11. J. Iloneylield, H. King, H. Newland, J. Jury, A. Davidson, F. J. Mace, G. V. Tato, H. Okey (Secretary), R. Street, A. Kyngdon, C. W. Govctt, W. Bowley, G. Iloby, and C. K. Stock.]?

The Sixth Annual Autumn Show, under j the auspices of the Taranaki Agricultural Society, was held in the Alexandra Hall on Wednesday, and was on the whole a decided success, considering the dry season that has been experienced. The Show had been avowed, to la >sl for tv i yeo-s, that is, since April, 1887, when the last one was held, and for a time it seemed as if a third season would pass without its being held, not only on account of the extremely dry season, but also on account of the apathetic way in which the revival of the show appeared to bo viewed by those who were considered to be most interested. Some of i the members of the Society, however, put' their shoulder to the wheel, and worked up some interest in the matter, the result being that to-day (Wednesday) a highly c.jditab'o display of the products of the district was made, although it must bo admitted that the entries fell very far short of those received for the previous show. Some of the entries, however, on this occasion were very lar^e, this especially being the case in fruit. The arrangements for the Show were the same as in former years, namely, stalls ranged round the four walls oi! the Hall, with another stall placed in the centre. Starting with the left-hand stall, one was struck with the variety of fruit, apples especially, that was displayed. The first ! collection seen was Mr Howe's, of Nor manby. This collection (for exhibition only) was made up of about 130 plates, and some 120 odd of these contained apples (three on each plate) of a distinct variety. There were also some pears and quinces. The show of fruit was a really splendid one. Mr W. B. Davies showed 24 varieties of apples, an I Mr Whitehead exhibited 63 varieties (for exhibition only). Mr Z. W. Wells showed some very line bunches of grapes, and Mr 11. Newland also had a good exhibit in this line. There was also a good show of other fruits made by both these exhibitors, including quinces, pears, passion fruit, etc. Mr Oliver, the owner o£ the Miini orchard, had a splendid show of apples on the centre table, there being 35 varieties in the collection, which looked really splendid, and showed what could be locally grown. Perhaps the most interesting collection in the Show is the " Farm Collection," in which class there was only only cntiy, Mr G. V. Tate's. This collection showed all samples of farm products, such as seed, vegetables, jam, milk, eggs, hams, poultry, &c. This exhibit was on the table in front of the stage. Mr S. Brooks had a line display of apples on the centre tablp, and Mr Mason, o? Ilawera, had likewise a good display, the specimens ho exhibited of the gloria mundi species of apple being very noticeable. There were many other exhibitors of apples, the show of which was stated to be the best seen in the Hall at any time. The display of flowers and pot plants was excellent, considering the dry season. Mrs Weyergang, Mrs S. W. Jackson, Miss Pratt, and Messrs W. Nichols, and S. Brooks were the chief exhibitors in this class. Mr Mitchinson had a collection (for exhibition only) of flowering and foliage begonias, coxcombs, and maidenhair ferns, and asparagus. This collection was one of the sights of the Show. Bouquets and cut flowers appeared to be scarce, but the specimens exhibited were really attractive. There was a moderate show of citrons, lemons, medlars, walnuts, cranberries, cape gooseberries, melons, rhubarb, and passion fruit. Although the collections were small in these classes, yet the specimens were excellent. Mr W. H. Webb had a nice collection of local and imported fruit on show. The exhibition of vegetables was on a fairly large scale, the most noticeable class being potatoes, which were shown in groat variety. Mr S. Hill, of Egmont Road, had, for exhibition only, a box of 25 varieties, and in addition he aad spier did speciii 3ns (11 varieties) in competition classes. Mr G. Sparks, of Ngaire, 1 had thirteen varieties of splendid potatoes which clearly showed what a fine potato growing country the district of Ngaire must be. Mr Sparks collection was a capital one, and attracted considerable notice. Messrs Brooks, Olson, Cliff, New land, and many others also exhibited in this class. Like the display of apples, the potatoes exhibited were considered to be the best ever seen at the show. There was a good display of onions, pumpkins, jueunners, marrows, beet root, carrots, tomatoes, parsnips, etc. There was only a moderate show of birds of the canary and parrot class. In the Supper-room the exhibition of preserves was much above the average, and in the case of preserved fruits the judges had some difficulty in awarding the prizes. The show of jams was really splendid, and there was also a fair display of home-made drinks. In the seed class there was fair competition, the exhibits being of a good quality. Mr W. B. Davies exhibited a collection of locally-grown seeds, such as peas, beans, mustard, carrot, rape, cocksfoot, etc., which was very noticeable. In the dairy classes there was a very small display, considering that this district is essentially a dairy-producing one. Thecompetitionin the classes namely, cheese, butter, and cream, was really wretched. This is said to be accounted for by the bush fires. In cheese Messrs E. Olson, Yates, and J. C. George, were the only exhibitors ; in Devonshire cream, tVlesdamcs Barnett, W. Webster, C. M. Kyngdon, Marfell, and E. Vealc, had exhibits; in keg butter, Messrs F. Morris, McPhee, and Anderson, (who showed their exhibits in Pond's patent boxes) and J. Moore of Stratfoid, were the only exhibitors ; in the keeping buttc 1 class, Mr Barnett was the only competitor ; in the ordinary roll butter class, Mrs Lander, Messrs C. M. Kyngdon and Ulegg, were the only exhibitors. In the local industry class, the Egmont Boot Factory had a splendid show of boots and shoes and prepared leather. Their exhibition of goods attracted considerable notice, and was voted by all to be lirst class. Mr Jones, of the Frankley Road tannery, also had some exhibits, some dyed and tanned sheepskin mats being very noticeable. There was only moderate competition in the miscellaneous classes. A screen, on which was painted a lily, was a very clever piece of work in this class. Judges. — Flowers : Messrs. Kidd and j Mitchinson ; referee, Mr Vickery. Preserves: Messrs. W. Black, and T. Uol&on ; referee, Mrs Honcylield. Seeds and grain : Messrs. McKcllar and U. J. lloneyfiuld ; referee, Mr Milchinson. Field and Garden Produce: Messrs, Morshe.id, and Bcrridge ; referee, Mr Kidd. General Produce : Messrs. iMorshoad and Berridgo ; referee, Mr Mitchinson. Miscellaneous : Mesdaines llonoviield and Davidson ; referee, Airs i Robinson. In jam collection No. 3 exhibit would have taken the prize, but two of the jars were formonting. In class 75, preserved fruits, two exhibits were so equal that the Committee had to decide the prizo. There were several disqualifications in vegetables on account of the exhibitors trimming their exhibits. Air A. Neilson, of Ngatitnaru, showed a special exhibit of second crop gooseberries. The oiilcers of the Society worked most energetically in making the Show as successful as possible, Mr H, Okey, the secretary, being especially untiring in his exortionfi in this direction, The arranging q£ exhibits v?w is. U™ H«nd* of jMr M,

Bolton, who carried out his work faithfully. The show will be open as usual to-night, when a concert, iv which country as well as town amateur performers will assist, will take place. Daring the afternoon a large number of persons visited the show, and appeared to take a good deal of interest in scanning the exhibits. Tho following is tho prize list :—: — FLOWERS FOll AMATEURS. Best Arranged Epergne ol! Flowers — prize os, Mrs Woyergang Best Decoration of Autumn Leaves, Ferns, Grain, Fruit, &c. — prizo os, Mrs Weycrgaug Best Hand Bouquet — prizo 2s Gd, Miss VI. Standish ; Mrs Weyergang highly commended Best 3 Button-hole Bouquets — prize 2s j Gd, Miss M. Stand ibh ; Mrs Weyergang, commended Best Collection Dahlias — prize 3s, W. Nicholls Best Singio Fuschia, cvt — No award B Collection of Ferns (growing)— lst prize ss, Mrs Weyergang ; 2nd 2s, fiJiss Pratt Best Foreign Ferns, one plant — prize 3s, Mrs Weyergang Best Feu (New Zealand), one plant — prize 3s, Mrs Pratt • other!- highly commended Best Lycopodium — prizo 3s, Mrs Weyergang Best Collection Lycopodium— Ist prize 3s, 2nd 2s, no prizes *, Mrs Woyergang, commended Best Collection Dried Local Ferns, mounted and named — prize 3s, Miss Wade Best Collection (6) Pot Flowers — Ist prize 5s W. Nichols ; no second. Best Collection (6) Pot Plants (Foliage) — prize, 5s W. Nichols. Best Collection Zinncas (cut) — no award Best Collection Begonias (in pots) — prize, 5s S. Brooks, Mrs Jackson highly commended Best Collection Everlastings (cut), this season's growth — prize, 3s Mrs Weyergang. Best Collection Ornamental Grasses, this season's growth— prize, 3s Mrs Weyergang Best Collection Petunias (cut) — prize, 3s Mrs E. George. FRUIT. Dossert Apples, best dish of G varieties, 3 each variety — Ist prize 7s Gd, T. L. Oliver ; no second prize Dessert Apples, best dish oC 3 varieties, G each variety — Ist prize 7s Gd, T. L. Oliver; 2nd ss, F. Mason; T. Tatton, h.c. Dessert Apples, best dish o£ 6—pi.V.c6 — pi.V.c s.°| W. A. Collis, W. Tatton second prize. Cooking Apples, best dish of G varieties^ 3 each variety — Ist prize 7s Gd, 1. L. Oliver Cooking Apples, best dish of 3 varieties, 6 of each variety — Ist prize 7s Gd, H. J. Honeylield Cooking Apples, best dish of 6 — prize ss, W. A. Collis. Dessert Pears, best dish of G — prize, ss, T.King Cooking Pears, best dish of G — prize, ss, X. King Lemons, best dish of 6 Lisbon — prize, 3s, Archdeacon Govett Limes, best dish of 6 — prize, 3s, X. King Cape Gooseberries, best dish of 50 shelled — Ist prize, 3s, G. George; no second award Medlars, best dish of 12 — prize 3s, Archdeacon Govett Passion Fruit, best dish — prize 3s, Miss K. Okey Eugenia (Cranberries), best dish — prize 3s, T. Veale Walnuts, best dish of 25 — prize 3s, O. We3 r ergang; N. King commended Chestnuts, best dish of 25— prize 3s, J. Skinner Nuts (Filbert, Cob, or other Nuts), best dish of 25 — prize 3s, F. Mason Melon, best pie — prize 3s, G. V. Tate Special Prize for greatest Prizetaker, being winner of not less than 4 prizes — prize 5s Best Collection of Fruit, grown by exhibitor — prize 10s, N. King PRESERVES, &c. Best Appliances for Apiculture — prize 7s Gd, no award Preserved Fruits, best 6 bottles (not less than 3 sorts)— lst prize ss, left in abeyance Preserved Fruits, best 3 bottles any sort — Ist prize ss, Mrs N, Okey, 2nd 2s Gd. Mrs Weyergang. Best Fruit in syrup — no award Jams, best collection— lst prize 7s 6d, Mrs Weyergang; no second award. Marmalade, best glass — no award Jams, best 2 varieties, in glass — Ist prize ss, Mrs Weyergang ; no second award Best 2 varieties Jelly, in glass— lst prize, Mrs Weyergang ; no second award. Best Collection Jellies — prize ss, Mrs Weyergang, Mrs Josephs commended Tomato Sauce, best bottle — no prize awarded Best Collection Bottle Fruit — no award Best Bottle Home made Wine — Ist prize ss, Mrs C. Kyngdon, no second award Miss A. Henipton commended Best Bottle Home-brewed Beer — prizo ss, Mrs C. M. Kyngdon Special prize for greatest prizetaker in Class, being winner of not less than 4 prizes — prize 5s FIELD PRODUCE. Mangolds, best G Long Red — No first prize ; 2nd 2s, E. Wells Mangolds, best G Yellow Globe — Ist prize 3s, B. Longstaffi ; 2nd 2s, G. Sparks Turnips, best 6 Swedes — Ist prizo 3s, W. Outfield ; 3nd 2s, N. King Kohl Rabi, best G — prize 3s, C. M. Kyngdon Parsnips, best G — prizo 3s, B. Long-staff Carrots, best G Red — No iirsi ; G. Sparks, highly commended Carrots, best G Orange — prize ss, B. Longstiill' ; U. Lander, highly commended Carrots, best G White — No prize awarded Pumpkin, heaviest — prize 3s, E. Olson Special prize for greatest prize taker in ChibS, being winner of not less than 4 prizes — a number of exhibits were disqualified for being trimmed.