The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1859-08-30 00:00:00

LYME

HORTICULTURAL EXHIBITIOL—The annual exhi.
bition of the above society took place on Friday
last. The weather was beautifully fine, and attracte&
a large number to the spot where the show was held.
The ground was opened for visitors (after the prises
had been awarded) at two o'clock, and in a very short
time the large marquee was tilled with a very fashion-
able company. At four o'clock, the admission charge
was reduced, after which a considerable number came
upon the ground. The entrance to the field was pm-
fusely decorated with flap of divers colours, sus-
pended from an elevated line, which reached from
" pole to pole." On the outaide of the tent, at the
centre, and over the corners flags also fluttered gaily
in the breeze. Near to the tent was erected a plat-
form, and here the band, under the leadership of Mr.
Moore, of Lyme, took up its nation, and enlivened
the proceedings of the day by the performance of
several popular airs. A number of seats were distri-
buted around the marquee for the accommodation of
the numerous visitors, who freely availed themselves
of the convenience; although the majority of than
present appeared too absorbed in the examination of
the flowers, fruits, etc., to be able to spare a leisure,
moment. On the table, at one end of the marquee,.
were exhibited the French beans, and cucumbers ex-
hibited by cottagers, while at the end of the slime
table were placed several fine specimens of the dab-
ha, and some baskets of cut flowers. Two fine bal-
sams graced the centre of the table. On the right
hand, ranged along the side of the tent were the cot-
tagers' productions. The onions were particularly fine,
an were also the potatoes (in which clam there were
several competitors.) Passing along, we come to some
excellent "plenum of rhubarb, celery, and apples, of
the latter, there were a number of plates exhibited,
and looked remarkably fine. At the end of this
table, the honey FAS deposited ; ita whereabouts
was soon discovered by a host of bees; and these
remained in swarms long after the tempting sweet
bad been removed, to the great discomfort of the
more timid section of the assembly. At the end of
the booth, which comes next in order, was to be seen
a fine orange tree, towering above the neighbouring
plants; it bore seven full grown orange., bemdea
some smaller ones. Around this, ranged on either
side, were placed some choice and curious plants--
the new Spanish Capsicum ; the Dream' Versicolor ;
the Tradeseantia Zebrine; Tradementia Discolor,
the Begonia Rex, and some others. A beautiful dish
of custard marrow was also placed here. On the end
of this table was exhibited some needlework, exe-
cuted by the children of the liplyme school, who also
visited the show about 5 o'clock. On • small
table, to the right of this, were to be seen four cus-
tard marrows grown on one vine—one manuring
. five feet six inches round, and weighing finlbs. ; the
four together weighed 145 lbs. On the opposite
side of the tent the amateur and professional garden-
ers' productions were ranged. Here was exhibited
some extraordinary fruit, the apples being unusually
large, and the peaches and grapes fine and tempting.
A beautiful pine, placed in the centre, exhibited by
the Rev. C. W. Etherston, attracted no small share
of attention. It would be useless to attempt to de-
scribe the groups of Bowers shown on this side;
suf-
fice it to say, that every variety and hue were here
, blended in perfect harmony, • beautiful group exhi-
bited by Mrs. Hinton, being very conspicuous. To
this a certificate was awarded. The bunch of carrots
exhibited by the Rev. C. W. Etheratone was remark-
ably good, and deservedly secured the first prize.
The sample of rhubarb sent by R. Talbut, Es' q., was
r also of a very superior quality. Along the centre of
, the maninee were placed some first-rate specimens of
geraniums, fusehin, and balsams, being contributed
t by the Rev. C. W. Etherston, Mr. Hillman, and
, others. The whole presented a very gay and impos-
ing appearance.

FORDINGBRIDOL —On the 26th inst, Mr. H. W.
Langer, of Blandford, was appointed relieving officer,
and also registrar of births, deaths, and marriages
for this union. •

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Printed and published for the Proprietor* by JON;
BARIUM' ATKINS, of FordinCetßill, Dorchester,
Printer, at the Office of The Coma y Exprrsi,
Church Street, Dorobseler.—Tuesday, August 30th,
1880.

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