The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1858-07-13 00:00:00

BRIDPORT.

BRIDPORT HORTICULTURAL AND COTTAGE GAB.
DEN furaovzstr..vy Socurry.—The fifth exhibition
of this society was held in Magdalen Mead on Thurs-
day. The day was most propitious, though between
nine and ten o'clock brisk shower fell. As the day
advanced the weather brightened, and towards nom
the streets were dry, the Ann shone gloriously, and
everything armed an animated appearance.
the course of the day, however, frequent showers
fell, which only tended to make those present more
intent on inspecting the productions of nature. From.
a little after one, the numbers gradually inortessdb
till between three and four o'clock, at which time
it would be difficult to wintry' a more animated and
exciting erne thou that which presented itself. The
Interior of tits tent presented one moving mass of
human being', while tho gay and varied odours of
the ladies' &err, the inspiring strains of the Brid.
port braes band, and the ohserfld hum of voter coin-
bitted in Oho production of an onisemblo of surpassing
'eyeliner. Amongst the visitors to the show war
the Mayor of Bridport (H. A. Templer, req..) sat
party, J. Oundry, Esq., Mn. and Miss ilundryr
Idol bort Williams, Rah J. T. Bullon, EA., and
Miss Bullion, H. Hounsell, Er., and Mn. Hounsall,
J. Williams, EsiiiT. Rims, Esq„ and Mrs. !Owens,
N. Loggln, ~ and Mrs. Louin, Mrs. COMA,
W. Colfox, Erb Oundry, Eq., andilihrtYlli.
Oundry, Esq. _ .1 W. Otindry, Nay" B. ros, rag.,
8, Gundry, 'Req., J. Barnfoott, Esq., the Misses
Barnloott, J. Pope, Req., and Miss Pope, W. Pepe,
Req., Symonds, Req., J. Gilbert, Esq., S. &
Cory, Esq., 8. Stephens, Req., Dr. Hay, J. dis.
Req., and Mir Kiddie, Revs. H. Rawlinson ant
y, R. Gibson and party, J. Rogers and puti,
„L. Short J. Cooke. J. Stephens. W. Allen, 11.
W. SWmbridge, and M. Stephens. In the marques
at either end, and on each aide of the tent were,
arranged the fruits, vegetables, &a., of amateur grow.
are, as alio the opeoitnens NO in by onttagerte in
competition for the various premiums. The outtagers'
department likewise formed • very pleasing feature
of the exhibition, and showed bow much bee been
done of late years for the advanoemont of garden
culture. Mrs. Pattlenn, of Wraokleford, had • prime
show of mess, gemulums, &a., and obtained several
prises. Mr. Newberry, of Upway, had • rather es.
tanglye display of greihotue plants, cut rows, vet,
below, 10. His fuchsias, oalosiolarias, and gerani-
ums, attracted much attention, especially the latter,
among which we noticed moms new sorts. The
'Perfection." " Lady Downs," and " Govornor
General " were greatly admired, as also a stove plant
called "Allemande Neridoria." He obtained
some first prizes. Not the least important feature
in the exhibition was the Marine Aquaria.
mu, is quite a new addition to our show.
The stands containing the " wonders of creation"'
in this department were arranged at one end
of the tent, and although but few in number,
attracted considerable attraction. From the time of
opening to the close, that part of the marquee which
contained them was literally besieged by admiring
spectators. There were five competitors, viz., Mr.
Stephens, Mrs. C. Tricker, Mn. Rawlinson. Mrs.
Loggia, and Mr. Wallis; the two former carried off
the prizee. Amongst the species shown were prawns
and shrimps, crassmornis, dianthus, actinia 11111.11411.
brianthemum, anthea, serpala star fish, troches,
periwinkles; the strawberry parasite, and daisy
anemone, &c. The judges of Hewers were Mr.
Scott and Mr. Paver; referee, J. Gilbert, Esq., a
Beamiuster. Fruit and vegetables, Mr. Jefford and
Mr. Toop, assisted by Mr. Brown. In the marine
aquaria department W. Thompson, Esq.' of Wey-
mouth, was judge. The following is the list of suc-
cessful competitors in this vicinity :

AMATEURS'.

Exotics, six varieties : First prize, Mrs. Pattison;
second, J. Gundry, Esq.
Roses grown in pots, four varieties : First prize, Mrs.
Pattison.
Pelargoniums, in pots, six varieties : First prize, .T.
Gundry, Esq.; second, Mrs. Pattison.
Fancy Geraniums, in pots, four varieties: First prize,
Mre. Pattison.
Verbenas, cut, six varieties: First prize, J. Gundry,
Esq. ; second, Mrs. Pattison.
Pansies, eight varieties: First prize, Mrs. Pattison.
Phloxes, in pots, four varieties; First prize, Mrs.
Pattison.
Petunias, in pots, four varieties: First prize, Rev. G.
Raymond; second, Mrs. Pattison.
Collection of six kinds : First prize, Rev. 0. Ray-
mond ; second, Mrs. Pattison.
Collection of six kind.; First prize, J. Gundry, req.
second, Mrs. Pattimon.
Cauliflowers, 4 heads : First prize, J. Gundry, Esq..
second, Mrs. Pattison.

PRZIMANVIS PRIZES.
The best collection of the greatest variety ot Wild
Flowers; First prize, Miss Rawlinson ; second, Mr. P.
SalAe walleat collection of the rested mist, ci Wild
Ferns: First prize, Mrs. J. laundry; second, Mrs.
Lmin
Th. best Marine Act:owl:lm, not less than three to
compete: First prise, J. P. Stephenson, Esq., second,
Mrs. C. Tucker.