The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1877-09-11 00:00:00

COTTAGE. GARDEN SHOW AT DOWN
HOUSE.

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The tenants con the estate "( Sir William Smith-
Marriott, Bart., held their annual Cottage Garden
Show in the grounds of Down Mouse cot Thurelay.
The day was fine, and visitors enjoyed the privilem ,
Inking over the pleasure ground., gardens, c"wer-
vat,,ei,...., and hot-houses, whilst thole who eared to
indulge in dancing were aide to .1., a, to the strains of
a brat. band. 'fie Dumb, ..f exhibit.', at the show
wax not so large as in previous year., hut the exhibition
itself ~,,,,, a ,ery one. The prize, were
distrilmted to the suivessful competitors by Sir William
an Mil.. :-
Miwrimen plant-let. W. Sharp. ft plants of own choice
from the Dorwt Nurseries; 2n.1, E. Tapper, 4 plants fnmt
the Dorset Norteries.
Collection .4 fruit- lat. 11. Monekton. it fruit trees from
Ike Itorret Nurseries 2nd, W. Sharp, and extra, R.
Gulliver, set of garden tool. each.
collection of vegetables-Ist, F. C. Crawford, is. 61. ;
2n.1. Hart, s+.
Kidney potatoes (sahib-)-14. C. Andrewe, 45.; 2n4, E.
Whoe, ; extra, G Atkins. 2,
Kidney !mutt/tee (rel)-lat, G. Shave, 4s. ; ?ad, E R md,
Is. ; extra, J. Channing.
Round white potatoes-let. G. Woolridge, 4..; 2nd, G.
Atkins, 6. 11.1.
Round blue potataes-lat, T. Crawford, di.; 2nd. J.
Green, Is. lid.
4/..,u6 red potatoes-let, G. Shave, 4a.; 2nd, C. Read.
la 61.
Peas-let, Elford, 3e. ; 2nd, T Crawford, 24. 6.1.;
extra, It. Gulliver.
Underground Onions-Pet, E. Ooobey, as. 6d.; 2nd, W.
Card, 2.. 61.
Seed Unions-Ist, W. Fiander, 3+. 6.1.; 2nd, S. Fiander,
2s.
Calitaege-Ist, G. Woolridge, 3.. ; 2nd, C. Belbeo,
2e.
Carrots-let, T. Crawford. St. 61. ; 2n.1, J. ilillyer.
Parsnips-lst, C. Andrews, 3.. ; 2n.1, C. Read. U.
Tureips -let, J. Hayward, 3*.; 2nd, 0. Kitchell, 25.:
extra, W. Sharp.
Celery-id. T. Crawford, 3s. 64. ; 2nd, Cousin., 21. fid.
Cue.umbers-Ist, T. Crawford, 3.. 61. ; Ind. J. Hart.
Broad Beans-lst, T. Crawford, 34. 6d. ; 2n4, filoober,
Scarlet Runners-let, G. Waterman, 34. CI.; 2nd, 0.
KitebelL Ss. 6d. ; extra, S. Fiander.
French Bean.-Ist, C. Fiander, 34. lid.
Vegetable Marrows-let. 11. Monckton.
Deseert Apples-Ist, (1. Atkin., 61.
Cooking Apples-id, G. Fiander, 3s. 61. ; Ind, J.
Barnett, 2t
Phone (dark)-Ist, C. Andrews ; Ind, C. Belben.
Plume (light)-let, C. Scale; 2nd, C. Belhen, 3rd. Mrs.
Currants-let, C. Fiander, 4..; 2nd, C. Bethel', 2,,;
extra. C. Read.
Honey in Comb-let, T. Crawford ;2nd, J. 31itchelL
Bees wax-lot, Mrs. Cook.
Plants in pots-lot. Mr.. Boraett, 7e. 64.; 2nd, C.
Belle*, ss, :3rd, W. Cousins.
Speciteen plant in flower-G. Belben.
oeraniums-Ist., Belben ; 2nd, F.. Tapper; 3rd, T.
Crawfoe.L
Fuchsias (dark)-J. Barnett.
Ftwhsias (light)-C. Belben.
Dahlias-let, A. Robert,; 2nd, J. Barnett.
(follyhocks-T. Crawford.
Asters-J. Ball.
ROOM-lit, Mr. F. C. Crawford ;2nd, J. Barnett ; extra,
J. BAIL
Ornamental basket of cut flowers-Ist, A. Croucher ;
2nd. S. Roberta.
Now-gay-Ist, C. Belhen ; Ind, R. Sharp; extra, Luke
Jamw.
Wild Plower device-let, A. Croucher; 2nd. Julia
Bartlett.
Wild Flower noNegay-Ist, F. Tapper; 2nd, R.. Sharp;
rztraa, A. Roberts, G. Woolridge, and C. Belben.

IiWANAGE.

Tin manual meeting of the Swanage Auxiliary of the
London Yinliontry Society was held in he Congregational
School-room on Tuesday, August 98th. Mr. Wyatt, of
(Tifton, occupied the chair, and briefly touched upon the
work of Bristol on behalf of the society. The Rev. C.
Chambers read an encouraging report, and welcomed the
Rev. A. M. Creagh, missionary from Lau, South Seas,
who gave sa interesting account of the manners and
custoin of the islanders and their wonderful change from
cannibalism to Christsinity. The meeting was largely
attendtol and sltowml the deep impression yet remaining
on many lentils in favour of such efforts.
Vi the Mlitor, —Sir, Your Swanage contributor who h•
such an intimate appreciation of the blowing sword of the
chertittinj—(who beteg armless, probably found one swonl
as much tut they could manage between them. or among
thetu)—seema to go rather out of his way to attribute
liaise perg.nally and by rums, to the gentleman who is
engaged in superintending the work of building the new
marble church at Kingston. That Lord Eldon should
choose to spend so much money on such a structure upon
his own estate, is of course likely to offend a considerable
slumber of people,—ltut I should think anyone who knows
I. what dangers buildings are exposed from the casual
visits of tourists or excursionists, would scarcely blame
him for taking some precautions to preserve the decorative
work from injury, while it is obvious that admiration MU-
not very well be given to a building in the course of
erection, while a number of workmen are employed on it,
especially as the British workman now, and especially
the marblers and quarrymen of the Isle of Purbeck, are
very tenacious in their conservatism, and readily suspect
interference, or an attempt to obtain Imasesnion of their
trade secret.. The latter difficulty may perhaps account
for a little reticence on the part of ties mperintendent
but I can only say that as a recent visitor to Swanage,
and thence to Kingston, I did not and hitn either ,
" oantankeruus," or discourteoui. I only saw the report
of your contributor after nip return, and I have uo per-
sonal interest whatever in saying a word on the matter,
except the desire to see fair play. As to the wrapping of
the' marbles in felt—it is pretty certain that such flue
work as the decorative portion of the church, needs pro-
tection even against the changes of atmosphere, until it
is all completed—in order to preserve uniformity of
eolour.—l am air, yours faithfully, a lITITaNDLIt.
Tug Swanage Choral Society, ready in every good work,
gave another very successful concert on Tuesday, the 4th
inst., in aid of the funds of the Shipwrecked Fishermen
arid Mariner's Society. Mr. James Roe again most ably
conducted, and Mr. White accompanied on the piano with
characteristic task. The glees and choruses, and the
aorta of the Rev. W. H. Start and Mr. B. Roe, were the
same as those gives at the lifeboat concert, repeated by
request, and the better for the repetition, the whole
Proving that there is the ability in Swansea and the will
to perform. We must praise most heartily the kindness
of the visitors to giving not Only their attendance but
their voices. If it be more blessed to rive pleasure then
to receive they will have r rich reward. The instrumental
pieces were far above the average, and if, as we hear it is
the nest public attempt of the Misses Palgrave and Martin,
we hope they will be encouraged to try again. Their
opening pianoforte duett was really well rendemal. Mr.
A. Smith sang the "death of Nelson" (difficult to, from
being so familiar to us sill well. Misr Burt's song "The
Lover and the Bird" was marred by her unfortunate cold,
but she received an encore. Not many an boast of
listening to a reading by the world-famed Canon Farrar.
His choice was "The Gathering of the Clans" by Sir W.
Scott If we dared criticise the reader it would be by his
own high standard, arid we should say that he is more at
home in the pulpit and with the pen than on the stage.
Mr. Hillier and Mr. White were well received in their
duett "The Minute'Oun at Sea," and Mrs. Pope, who re-
ceived very earrimt eigns of recognition at her appearance.
rang a very pretty pug, "Forget-Me-Not," which we are
not likely to v do a. long as she so unmistakably maintains ,
her powers. Mr. S. Grey leaped into favour at
once:WV:l7' h'is rich baritone rendering of "The British
Lion won for him his concert spurs. Oa his next appear-
ance there was hearty clapping' and • great encore
rewarded his "Jack's Tarn." The audience was in • good
temper.. They had expected groat things and were not
disappointed. Miss Bert therefore came in for a large
share of greetjoi on comin.g to the front to snit the old
favourite sad well tried "Coma bock to" grin. We are
obliged to love 014 Inland in spin of its phantisia and