Polynesian., 1853-06-25


but, IN point Of quality, the articles show
this year, with few exceptions, surpass thos
hitherto presented.
SUGAR-The samples of sugar are quit
numerous, and we have had more difficult
in deciding on the rival claims of the severa
competitors in this article than in an,
other. Being of opinion that the premiums
offered by the Society for sugar, are intende,
for raw (or muscovado) sugar, only, We con
slider the best sample from the Koloa planta
tion, which we are informed was refined b,
the use Of animal charcoal. as not coming
within the rule regulating the distribution o
premiums. AT the same time, in the exer
else of that discretion with which we believe
ourselves invested, we recommend that q
distinct premium be granted by the Society
to DR. r. w. Wood, for the beautiful sample
Of refined sugar above referred to; and that
hereafter, if the Society think 1t desirable
seper te premiums should be offered for raw
and refined sugars, respectively.
We award the first premium for sugar to
L L Torbert, of Honuaula, and the second
to II A. Pierce & Co. of Lihue
We feel called upon to mention, as worthy
of particular notice, the excellent samples
exhibited from the plantations Of Mr.. Rey-
nolds and of Mr. Judd, respectively. The
former is a really marketable article, while
the latter does not appear to as good advan-
tage as it might Co. The specimen from Lii
hue, which carries off the second prize, is a
handsome article, and was taken indscrimin-
ately from whole cargo.
SYRUP.-We award the prize for Syrup to
L. L. Torbert of Honuaula. There are but
two competitors for this prize.
CoFFEE.-To our surprise, but one sample
of coffee is presented this year, that of Mr.
B. Pitman, Of Hilo. II is ofexcelent quail
ty, and takes the premium.
WHEAT.-There is no competitor for the
first premium in wheat, but we are of opinion
that H. j. G. Croswell of East Maui, is en-
titled to the second prize, which we award
him accordingly. Several fair samples of
wheat in the ear are presented.
CoRN-We award the first premium in
corn, to the Rev j. S. Emerson of Waialua,
and the second to Lieut. Reynolds, of Kauai.
The corn exhibited by Mr. Emerson is very
fine. and we take pleasure in noticing several
SAMPLES of fair quality, from other parties.
OATs.-No competitor for the prize. A
fair specimen Of oats in the ear is exhibited
by John Smith, of East Maui.
BARLEY-We award the premium for
Barley to Mr.. Hollingsworth, of Eva, who
presents samples oftwo different kinds. Spe-
cimens of Barley in the ear are exhibited
from Maui.
ARRow-R There are three competIt-
ors for this prize, and the specimens exhb-
tied are all choice. We award the premium
to the Rev. c.. B. Andrews, Of Moloka.
IRISH PoTAToEs.-O Only three samples are
exhibited; two from East Maui and one from
Eva We award the premium to G. ID. Gil
man s. Co., of Lahaina
SWEET PoTAToEs.-We award this pre-
MUM to Kaloohe, of Honolulu. Numerous
fair specimens are shown.
KALo-We award this premium to H.
Kaahaama, Of Kealakekua. Several fine
specimens are shown by A. Paki and others
We recommend that, hereafter the premium
be offered for ten heads, instead of twenty.
BUTTER.-There is quite a falling off in
the number Of competitors this year, from
that of last We award the premium to the
Rev. G.. B. Andrews, of Molokai.
CHEEsE.-None the specimens exhibited
are first rate The best is that of Mrs
Whitney, OF Kauai, to whom we award the
premium.
ToBAcco.-There is but one specimen of
Tobacco presented, that OF Messrs. Archer
s. Gruben, of Kauai. 1t is of very superior
quality and well deserves the premium.
In addition to the above, we take great
pleasure in noticing specimens of several ar
ticles, for which no premiums have been OF
fered, among which are the following, viz:
D.. tha
and finest we have ever seen on these islands.
BEANS Several good samples, by MIR.
Mr.. Rice, of Punahou and
Capt. Adams.
Com MEAL Good specimens by Messrs.
]. Robinson s Co, and Mr.. HoIlingsworth
PADDY "A good sample. by Mr.. Webster.
of Kaalaea
We would recommend that in future, dis
Iinct premiums be offered for most of these
articles.
We cannot close our report without men,
lioning, with admiration, the Pie Melon Pre-
serve, presented by Mrs. John Ladd; the
marmalade made from oranges and papaias,
by Mrs. Holdswo'th, and the
Strawberry Jelly of Mrs. Gilmore.
We would recommend 10 parties compel
ing for premiums at the Society's Fairs,
that they pay particular attention
10 the quantities required TO be presented, in
order to bring their articles within the regu-
latioh.
All Of which is respectfully submitted.
ID. NJ WESTON,
G. NJ. ROBERTSON,
B.F. SNOW.
REPORT