Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-09-18

SECOND sIoHT-INoREAsEp ATTENDAScE-ADpI-
TIoNAL DISPLAY OF rRtIr-AwARD OF PREM
Iulfs, &c.
Last evening was the second of the continue
ton of the Horticultural Exhibition at the H.
stitnte, and although somewhat limited on ac-
count of the inclement state of the weather,
the number of visitors was good-larger than on
the night of opening-and the receipts encour-
aging. Several varieties of new fruits were
brought in during yesterday, which were placed
ON exhibition last evening for the first time,
increasing the interest in this department. Ad-
diional quantities are still expected, though too
late to compete for the premiums
For few years past, the premiums awarded
by the Horticultural Society have consisted in
public expressions by the Committees on Premi-
ums of their appreciation OF the comparative ex-
cellence Of the collections and specimens exhi-
bited. This year the society determined TO of
fer more substantial acknowledgement in the
form Of cash premiums to those who should be
at the expense and labor of preparing their COM
petitive offerings and with the aim to secure en-
tire fairness of judgement, requested two gem
tlemen residing at a distance from Wilmington
to view the exhibition and decide to whom the
money and the honor are especially due.
In accordance Herewith, the committee, Mr..
Thomas Meehan, of Germantown, editor of the
" Gardener Monthly - and conductor of the
Agricultural Department Of tho " Press and
Mr. Josiah Hopes, after careful examination,
have made the following report which the Soce-
ty presents to the public, 1.-THE same time thank
ing the exhibitors for their unusually fine dis
play, and the committee for the careful per-
Torrance of their duty.
THE PREMIUMS.
The Committee on Premiums make the follow
ing awards
For the best collection OF green house plants,
TO Henry Hannah, gardener for VIM. Bush,
Esq, $4,000.
For the 70 best specimen plants to Henry Han
nam, gardener for VIM. Bush ESD, $4,000
For the best collection Of grapes grown under
glass, to Henry Hannah, gardener for VIM.
Bush, ESD, $4,000.
For the next best do do to Charles W. How
land, Esq, $1,000.
For the best collection Of native grapes, TO DIR.
Burr, $40 90.
For very fine punches of Taylors Bultt
grapes, to William Richardson, 4 special prem
| ium 5000
| For apples,to Rufus Gregg, special premium
of $500.
| For apples, to John Richardson, special pre-
MUM of $500.
For Pears, to Rnfus Gregg. a special pre-
MUM, $500.
For Peaches, to Rufus Gregg, special pre-
For seeding Peach Richardson, to L. T. and
Jos. Richardson, special premium, $500.
(Signed) THOMAS MEEHAN,
For Committee.
| THE EXHIBITION TO CLosE To- MORROW EVENING
1t was proposed, this morning, on account OF
the bad weather conflicting with the attendance
upon the exhibition, to continue it over unit
next week. The matter was pretty thorough,
canvassed, and at first there was disposition Il
hold over but it has now been determined t
close tomorrow evening, and auction vii
take place rs the closing feature OF the fair.
The decorations will be left standing as 4
present until Monday, and on that evening
promenade concert will take place il enough
names are subscribed to warrant it. The pro
ceeds Of this concert will he devoted TO til,
Home and since such a small sum will be raise(
by the Exhibition it is hoped that the manager
of the proposed entertainment for Monday even
ing will meet with the desired encouragement.
HELP ALONG THE CAUSE.
To he Editor or he Commercial
Owing to the unpropAious weather. tho Exhl
bition of the Horticultural Society has had com
pafatlYely scanty attendance. The merits an,
attractions Of this Exhibition are equal, if no
superior, to those of the past. The hall in deco
rated with unusual taste, the music il good an
the display of plants is especially attractive
, Choice refreshments can be obtained at yer
l moderate prices, and there are plenty Of seat
for those tired of tue promenade.
The proceeds of the exhibition in the pas
are TO be devoted to the support of the HON
for Friendless and Destitute Children, an inst
tuition which cOmmends itself to all. The HON
relies greatly upon what it annually receive
from this source and now, when its needs ar
likely to he greatest and its good work promise
to be 10 opportune on account Of the distresse
Of hard times, the accident of bad weathe
threatens to cut OFF hundreds of dollars from it
revenue.
In view of these facts let our citizens lend til
encouragement of their presence, and the trifl
they may spend at the fair will be missed only I
bring to their minds the consciousness that thei
money has "blessed little children" and remul
Grated themselves by innocent and rationg
I Amusement.
= Tomorrow night the fair will close W