The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1874-07-28 00:00:00

broken, and the rain somewhat abated, we_pursued our
journey, and reached the church just am Mr. Fosters band
from Bridport struck up the first tune. Over the entrance
ahe vicarage an arch of evergreens had been erected,
surmounted by a large scarlet flag, and little flags of ad
retours. The outer side of the arch hire the word
" Welcome," and the inner side the inscription, "The
earth is the Lord's and the (Hums there d. There were
vari-coloured !legs flying in difierent liar., of the grouuds,
and the beautiful garden was throwuupen, so that visitors
could ramble at ple-...sure. A Inure CharleilliC spot (veld
not be well conceived, nestling in the toidst of eurrutuni-
ing elevationa, umbrageowarrus iu all the splendour of
their summer attire, and the sweet perfiones arising' front
beds of flowers deli:Jiteil the eye and entranced the
senses. The marquee of Mr. W. Bridle, of Itrhlport. had
been erected, at the upper end of the field, airi li-re the
show was laid one Souse very beautiful pot dowers were
sent by Mr. 8.1111.00. of Bridport, and served to eiake the
display inure pretentious than it would othe.-wise
been. The tent itself was festooned with evergree to, a
table ran round the interior, on which were plated the
vegetables, fruits, Le., and a centre table was devoted to
the cut dowers, pot flowers, and the wild flowers sad
fern devices, of which there was a considerable number,
upwards of 40 prizes being given away in this class.
11l the cottageri vegetables too much cannot well he
sail. There was a large show as regarded numnert, and
the quality of the potatoes, itc., was pronounced by the
judies to be first-rate. The fruit too was very fine, and
bore favourable comparison with that exhibited by the
market gardentrs The cut flowers exheked by ; untie-
mea's servants were-first-claso, and the arrangemen t
exceedingly beautiful, and the same praiiie must he
bestowed on the cut flowers ri! the cottarers. The market
gardeners and gentlemen's servants' fruit and vegetables
were good, and merited the praise best 'wed. The judges
were Mr. R. Andrews (gardener for Mr. .1. flundry), and
Mr. F. West (gardener for Mr. J. M. I'. Montagu), and
their awards gave general satisfaction. Tile following is
the prize list:—

LYITTIOI.I4I.
Furew —Flowers in
_pots, first, 45., George Bytises ; only
one entry. Cut gardms Rowers, (best arrangement), first, Ms,
W. Norman ; second, Is. IL I, W. Mundt. ornamental dmign
of wild flowers, with ferns ad grasses, first, 33. Msry Spurs;
second, Is. flit, R. Salisbury ; extras, Is such, Emily Crabb,
Charlidle Crabis, Allen Symni, Heor4,e Eller y Situ', Ilansford,
Charlotte Joy, Minnie Blade, Emy J. hell, Mazy Ann Marsh,
Ells& Crabb, Ellen Hyde, M. A. Ellery, Emily Travers, Walter
Henry Crabb, Emily Richards, Homer liars, John Clark,
Alan Ilansford, John harsh, Mary Jane Crab'', Emily Jane
*mob, Malachi Brown, Ms.y Marsh. 8 A. 11 irsb, Alice Crabb,
Kate Bausdisrld, Alice Mansion!. Leonard Hyde, Mary Brown,
Ada Haddon, Alice Byrnes, Annie Bans, ovoline uudilen, Ada
Gill, Harriett Cent's, Leith, lirde, Eliza Cranb, Albert Hyde,
Samuel Symms Cltarlotta Joy, Misele Lathey, Minnie Crabb,
Sarah Fry. Ban device of ferns and grantees only. first, 34.,
Mrs. Mlunden ; senaid, Is. ad., Ellen Fry.
Fiturr. —Best collection, Amt. 4.1, Mien Fry; second, 35.,
J. Brown; third, Is, %km. Mundell. WM of gooseberries,
first, 3s. J. Clark; second. Is Rosily Maims.; mini, iv, J.
Brown. Dish of black eurranla, first, 3a, J. "ark ;
Is. ed., Emily Richards. Llish of raspberries, first, Id, Emily
,ich.rds ; only one entry. Twelve nopit..J, first, 1., IL Brown;
second, la Mr. Hughes; third, Is., M. A. Bagg.
Vaisrseass. —Bet collection, first, M., J. Brown ; second,
35., H. Synses ; third, Is., Ellen Fry. Potatoes, throe sorts,
12 of each sort, first, 44., George Byrne.; second, U., IL
Parsons ; third, Is. U. Crahn. Two ow., round and kidney,
idol each, Ira., 44., Ellen Fry; second, U., W. Tracer,; third,
Is., Emily Richards. Spring-loin onions, Mat, is. jR. Salisbury ;
sceuml, Is Ud., 'Java' Travers ; third, Is., W. Travers. Ender-
r onions, first R , 2s. . Salisbury ; second, Is. (horse
ground
; third, Is.. W. Surinam been pins, first, 35., Thomas
Crabb; second, Is. Oid, Dev:d Byrne.; third, is., W. Crabb.
!Eyed beans, first, 3., 0. Haaaitorj ; second, Is. (hi, R. Sails.
bu T ; third, Is., Mrs. Mundell. Three hinds of cabbage, first,
35., David Smote : second, Is. Gil., tleorge Symes ; third, Is,
(Monte nery. tunes, first, 35., David Travers ; second, is.
(kl., G. Bamford; Minh I. 11. Crabb. Parsnips, firs. 3s.
Mr. Parsons ; second, Is. 01., Ellen Fry; is. 'gent"
Crabb...Tarnips, Is. rd , David Spines; so first prize meanie,
Vegetable Marrows, first, 35., Mrs. Munden ; senaid, Is dd.,
Ellen Fry. Licasiet Runner Beans, firs, U., Thomas Crabb;
second. Is. Cid., U. Crabb, third, Is, W. Norman. Rhubarb,
first. 3s, O. Hansionl ; second, is. Od., Thomas Collier, third,
Is., J. Brown.

MAUER OARDINSJUI.
Parrr.—Bes( collection, first, •T. H)de. Black curriuds,
first, 3s. T. Hyde. Twelve apples, the Ivan, first 3. , Cornelius
Crabb ; second, hi., Isaac 'hidden.
Vsos 66666 IS. -Hun nAleetion, first, Ss. T. Hyde ; second, 4,
Cornelius Crabb. Potatoes (best odlec.lon), first 55., Conebua
Crabb secood, 35., Isaac Walden. Oregon peas, first, T.
Hyde; second, 25., Isaac Ltudden. Broad boans, first, 3t,
letac Bodkin]; setnial, 2s. Cornelius Craig, Carrots, first, 3.,
T. Hyde: second, U., Cornelius Crahb. Turnips, first, 3., T.
ityde ; second, 2. , Cornelius Craltb. C.dsbage, first, SS., T.
Hyde; second, Is. Cornelius Crabb. :scarlet runner beans,
first, 3s , Hugh Ilna:Ah. second,.2l., Isaac 'Sudden.

;VANANTA

ornamental design of cut garden flowers, first. John
Hyde; second, David Hyde. Wild flowers, Feria, and
Onuses, ant, Is.. Vain Hyde ; secouil. 91, John HYdo Sent
collection of fruit, first, re., Das id Hyde; second. 3s, John
Hyde. Best collection of vegetables, Ann, Hyde
sesond, as., John Hyde.
Whilst we have leen looking round, and getting the
prim list, the lsinil has taken WI it., 110Siti011 jIL.St outside
the tent, and commenced ilaying. It was Dow about
three o'clock, and tine., for the visitors to arrive. Thunder
has continued to mill in the distance, and the sky is still
overcast, when down comes the rain again, the lightning
Hashes, the thunder roars, and so fierce is the storm that
the canvass of the tent is penetrated, and the water fiesta
pools on the tables and in the dishes. The storm taste( •
considerable time, and it was quite certain that many of
the visitors, would be kept away. ljti to four o'clock
scarcely any had arrived, and we were inform.' by the
vicar that out of the ten shows that have been held this
wan the only wet day they had experienced. The show
is not held annually, and it is some three years nine the
previous one was hold. Shortly after four o'clock, •
pleasing part of the proceedings was commenced. The
school-children, to the number of :NAL headed l,y tbe
band, and accompanied by Mr. Hughes awl Mrs Jerrard,
(master and mistress) paraded the village, and then
entered the grounds, and proceeded to the lower uart of
the field, where arrangements had been made for them to
partake of tea and cake. The little ones, as it was hardly
five o'clock were dismissed for a little time to enjoy them-
selves, and their merry games and laughter soon male
things assume a mom cheerful aspect. At the bottom
part of the field, also Mr. Yrs, of the Farmers Anus Inn,
Lslers, had erected the P. C. C. tent, aul during the
afternoon and evening dispensed refreshments.
At five o'clock the clouds dispensed, the sun shone out,
and a tine evening Wl,l expected. The children were
sexted on stools, and cake and tea served out, and s
merry hnlf-hour we.. spent. Many visitors had he this
tine arrived, amongst whom were Mrs. F. Good, Mr. and
Mrs. S. Wheaten', bliss Alice Good, Mr. W. Tucker, and
the MiMel Tucker, Mr. and Mrs. Maxton, Miss Pritehent,
Dirs. Hay, Mrs. Boustleld, Mr. and Mi., Squire.,
( Ileaminster) ic., cke. The Rev. W. T. Curphey, Mrs.
Cdrphey, and party, assisted by kind friends, were un-
ceasing in their efferts to promote the comfort of the
school children and all present. All the evening wore on,
the fineness of the weather increased, and there was •
glorious evening, the rain which had fallen having
fre3hened nature, and cooled the atmosphere. The
visitors, on the invitation of the vicar and his wife, par-
took of luncheon in the vicarage, the table having teen
Mid for 10,1, but the wet keeping many away. Aiter the
children's tea was concluded, dancing was engaged in. to
the strains of the band, who played the following selection
of music: March, 'Mollie Darling Waltz," Eintaieline;"
Selection, " Lucretia Borgia ;" Schottische, " Itainlew :"
Ipiadrille, "Anon;" %%dee, "queen of the lAltes ;"
Schottische, "Lilian;" Lancers, " ; " Polka,
" Ida;" ctc., kr., and there were very many who tripped
it on the green turf. There were also two or throe Aunt
Kenya, and • shooting stall, all of which were largely
patronieeil. Then there were quoits, and several nice
gasnes were played, Mr. T. Hutton (Bndport) as umal
pr_ovinit rather too good for any who came against like
Host try also did a good trade, and over the friendly glass
neighbours talked of harvest prospects, the state of the
potato crop, and other things which are of such interest
financially to country people in general. Shortly after
and
roei:ithzehetrzo'wcistan:cicktilinto,g7LlCn:l,..erra:hba:Cree:n.. 'l"J:roonedried,
.:TedatMtotrh.dutctriu":bcuin. the
ite
the hand playa( the National Anthem, and the large
assemblage dispersed. Mr. Sullen, of the Greyhound
Hotel, had annourimid his intention of running his break
to and from Loden during the altentoon ; C./11111/CliCillg at
three o'clock, but the state of the weather slid not permit
it. However, about five o'clock he drove over a party of
about 20, and in the evening returned with them. Had
the afternoon been fine, the numbers present would hare
been very large. judging from those who attended net-
withstanditut the heavy storms.