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The Wrexham Advertiser Saturday 26th Nov 1887

“In the single dishes class, there was a very close competition in Warner’s king, and this was also the case with Wareham russet.”

THE POMOLOGIOAL SHOW. The North Wales and Border Counties Pomological S ciety held its third annual exhibition of fruits, chrysanthemums, plants, and lfowers in ttie Public Hall on Wednesday and Thu sday. The Society has for its object the dissemination of sound knowledge upon the important subject of fruit growing, and seeks, not only by the precept of its meet- ings but the example of its exhibitions, to show to the cultivators of the soil in the neighbourhood how fruit can be grown, how it can be grown in this district, and what sort of fruit is suitable for the neighbourhood. The educational value of the Society is very great, and we cannot but lament that its efforts do not receive wider support from the land- owners and all others interested in the soil whose name is legion. It is sincerely hoped that such help will be forthcoming which will enable the Society to continue and extend its operations. The president of the Society is Mr S. Yorke, of Erddig, the vice- president Mr T, Chilton, The Elms, <jrrfsfvrd, The executive comm’ttee consists of the following mem- bers :—Dr. E. Davies, Messrs H. Humphreys, J. Farquharson, Weir, T. Scott, Cromar, J. Bish, Suirton, J. M. Jones, Smith, Jos. Evans, Simon Jones, Fenton, Hayward, Brereton, R. Roberts, Taylo-, Keen, Davies, Evans, J. F EJisbury, Durward, Edwards, Woolrich. The treasurer is Mr F. Page, and the hon secretary is Mr J. Jones, Gresford, to whose untiring efforts ai.d enthusiasm in the objects of the Society, is due the success which has crowned its efforts. The show, which was formally opened on Wednes- day by Mr Page, in the number of exhibits and thrir quality surpasses i’s predecessors. The hall presented a charming appearance, and throughout the two days was fairly well pat onised. A close ingestion of the tables proved a very pleasing and instructive undertaking. The show of grapes was for the time of year good. The first priz for three bunches fell to the lot of Mr Jones, of Grove Lodge, whose exhibits were fine specimens of Lady Downes, Muscat of Alexandria, and Alicante. The second prize, secured by Mr Weir, gardener to Sir R. A. Cunliffe, was also go id, and the 0 third priz fell to Mr Hannigtn, gardener to Mr R C. Naylor, of Hooton Hall, Chester, which contained a splendid bunch of Gros Colniar. The chief piiza for nine dishes of pears went to Mr Hanuigan, and they were very fine, the types which cliit fly attracted notice being Louise Bonne of Jersey and Brockwork. The second priz”, which was secured by Mr Farquharson, contained a fine dish of Beurre Diel. The tirst prize for MX dishes of pears was won by Mr Weir, who had well developed Mary Louise and Williams Bon Chretian, the last kind, although a Septembei fruit, being in fine condition. The dish of Louise Bonne of Jersey, which won the first prize for Mr Hannagan, was very good. The exliibit-i of Maiie Loui e and Pitmaston Duchess were very good. The first prize for Winter Nelis, a well-known and excellent winter pear, was won by Mr Sturton, gardener to Mr Yorke, with a fine exhibit. Mr Bish, gardener to Mr Piercy, of Marchwiel Hall, secured the first prize for Hacon’s Incomparable with some fine fruit. The display of Easter Beurre was very good. In the competition for any other variety of ppar, the prize was taken by Mr Wear with the Duchess d’ Angonline. Mr Henry t Humphreys won the prize for the culinary pears with some very fine and choice Uvedales St. Germain. Amongst the dessert apples there was a very good competition. The selection of nine dishes, the prize for which went to Mr Hanni^an, included Blenheim Orange and the King of the Pippins in a high state of perfection. Mr Farquharson, who took second honors, showed fine samples of Worcester Pearmain and Bess Pool. Mr Oldfield, who was awarded the third prize, included in his coIlec’ ion some very fine Rihston pippins. The collections of six dishes were good, the leading kinds being Blenheim Orange, Court Pendu Plat, White Paradise, Cox’s pomona, and Maltster. In the single specimens competition, the King of the Pippins, was well represented, Mr Henry Hum- phreys taking the fi; st prize with splendid fruit. The Ribston pippin proved a popular kind, the specimens exhibited being of very fine quality. In the class for Blenheim orange the competition was good. Passing to the culinary apples, there was a large number of exhibits. The chief kinds were Cobhain, New Haw- thornden, Alfriston, Blenheim orange, Lord Suffield, Alexandra, Mere de Menage, Kentish tillbasket, and Dumelord’s seedling. In the single dishes class, there was a very close competition in Warner’s king, and this was also the case with Wareham russet. The specimens of Alfriston were singularly fine, and the same remark also applies to the Mere de Menage. The class for any variety attracted a large num- ber of competitors, and the first prize was secured by Mr Henry Humphreys with Gloria Mundi, which were fine. Passing over several other classes which. although interesting, do not call for remark, we come to the farmers’ class. This is a branch which comes very near the object of the Society, and the members must have felt that they had not labored in vain when they saw the really excellent specimens of apples and pears exhibited. Mr Edward Smith, of Esless, and Mr Thomas Woolrich showed excellent productions. The show of chrysanthemums was very good, the cut blooms especially, competent judges remarking that they were exceptionally fine. The roots exhibited were of unusually good quality, of correct shape and cleanly grown. It is to be regretted that the exhibits in the preserved fruit classes was very small, but the quality more than made up for the quantity. Certifi- cates of merit were awarded to Mr P. H. Wright, of Gresford, for a dish of apples grown by Mr E. M. Jones, Welshpool; toMrOldfield, Chirk Castle gardens, for chrysanthemums to Messrs Stracnan and Evan >, of Wrexham, for a splendid collection of chrysanthe- mums and other objects of floral beauty to Mr J. Farquharson, Acton Nurseries, for a choice selection of flowers and vegetables to Miss Yorke for a beautiful oil painting of fruit to the Hon. C. H. Wynn, of Rüg, for a collection of apples grown 500 feet above the sea level, and to Mr H. D. Pochin, of Bodnant Hall, for a magnificent collection of apples. There was also exhibited specimens of Dutch Ramena, grown at Erddig from seeds obtained from Holland. Messrs F. A. Dickson and Sons, of Chester, showed a fine collection of apples. The judges were :—Mr Bennett, Rû, Corwen, and Mr Saunderson, Budnant Hall, Eglwysfach, and their decision gave general satisfaction. Not only had the committee provided much to gratify the eye, but the ear was provided for in the shape of a capital trio of instrumentalists-two violins and a harp-which performed at intervals throughout the show. On Thursday afternoon the prizes were distributed by Miss Chilton, The Elms, Gresford. There were present on the platform the Right Hon. G. Osborne Morgan, Q.C., M P., and Mrs Morgan, Mr Thomas Chilton, Mr Henry Humphreys, Mr F. Page, and Mr Jones, the secretary. At the conclusion of the distribution, Mr Osborne Morgan said in the unavoidable absence of Mr Yorke, the president of the society, who was unfortunately obliged to leave early, he had been asked to perform a very pleasant duty. It was to propose a cordial vote of thanks to Miss Chilton, for her kindness in being present that day, and for the graceful manner in which she had distributed the prizes. For his part he did not think ladies could be better employed than in lending their name and presence to work of that kind. (Hear, hear.) It was one of the many proofs that Mr Chilton and his family had given of the interest they took in the welfare of Wrexham and its neighbour- hood. He hoped Mr Chilton would, to borrow a metaphor for the occasion, long remain rooted” to Gresford. (Applause.) He was going to mak e the same remark with regard to Miss Chilton, but they knew there were often strong attractions to which the best and wisest of her sex had sometimes succumbed. He trusted that Miss Chi’ton would always look back to that day with feelings of sincere pleasure, as having assisted in a good work, (Ap- plause.) When he entered the show he was perfectly electrified. He saw apples worthy of the garden of Eden, and potatoes which would have made Paddy envious. (Laughter.) He had always thought that in that country, they did not make enough use of vegetables. He was struck when travelling in France, how with a few vegetables and a few bones, soup was made, that was equal to that made by the best of cooks in England. The show proved that they had the raw materia in great abuudaaGe, (Hear, hear,! He hoped the society would be Iiberaiiy supported in the good work it was promoting, fur he thought that I there was no necessity to pay large BUIllS of money for foreign fmit, when they could grow such excellent fruit themselves. (Applause.) Mr Henry Humphreys, in seconding the resolution, j asked for additional support from the ini.abitants of the neighbourhood. They had an excellent s how, and he did not see why money should go to pay for foreign fruk when they were able to grow it them- selves. (Applause.) The vote of thanks having been carried unani- mously, Mr Chilton responded on behalf of Miss Chilton. He also lamented the fact that large sutiis of money were sent out of the country for foreign fruit, and j hoped that by the example and influence of that how much good would be done. He advtc-ted the in- creased use of fruit, for he believed in the old saying, An apple a day keeps the el, ctor away.” (Laughter.) • He proposed a vote of than! to Mr Jones, the secre- tary, to whose untiring efforts and enthusiasai the succe-s of the show was due. This vote of thanks having been carrie 1, Mr J> nes brit-fiy responded, and the proceedings terminated. PRIZE LIST. CLASS 1.—FKUIT. Open com etition. Fruit merchants and cottagers excepted. Grapes, three bu ehes di-;tinct-I, J. Jones, (¡rove Lodge, Wrexham 2, Sir It. A. Cunliffe, Bart. 3, K. C. Na lor, Hooton H” 1, Chester. One bunch of white gnipes—1, J. Jones 2, R. C. Naylor; :j, )Irs B..lfour, Mount Alyn One bunch of black grapes-I, Sir R. A Cunlitftf 2, J. Jones R C. Naylor. Collection (on tray) of six distinct species of fruit -1, T. Beak!i;me PHARS-Dess rt. nine disht-s distinct -1. R. C..Vaylur 2, 31r Farquharson, Acton Nurseries 3, Mr J. OltUitftJ, Chiik Cascif jitnlens. Dfssert, six dishes ilistiiiet—1, sir II A. Cunlitf. 2, Co!. Ki^by .J, Mi I, :ij nnin i’iucy, Marchwiel Hall. One di.-h )f Beurre itiperiiik -1, IV. H S Y rks, Krddu It. C. Nt) lor. One didi of Beu re Har.ty—t. H. C. ?aytor. On- di?huf )?’ui&e R’?neof .lrsy ,-I, n C \ay)?r:2,SirR.H E?,-?rti,i Sir K. A. ‘”unlitf Birt. One dish “f Marie L, ui.se—1. Miss Sykes ?. B. Pi-:r y ?. It. C. Naylor. One dis. of Pkniast n Duchess-1, R C Xayior; 2, Thos. Woolrich One di-h of Thompson’s -1, R. C. Naylor; 2, Wilson Edwar.’s 3, H. Huaiphr vs. One dish of Doyenne ll, C I/Ui e-I, R C. N ylor 2. M Col. On- dish of Winter Nt!i> 1, S. Yorkm 2. R. C. N vlor 3 W. H- Kietoh r, Pantyochin. Oue dish of H :e. n’^ In.- >m:.arable —1, B Pi’rcy; 2, R. C. N >ylor; 3. Hutjil)li: t-ys. One dish f Easter Beurre—1. S. Yorke; 2, B Pi-.rc) 3, J. Oldti .-M, Chirk Castle. One dish any other ,<)rt-I, Sir K A Cun- itfe. Bart. 2, Sir R. E Kgerc >a 3, Col. Righy. One Idish of H. Humphreys 2. R C Naylor; 3, -ir R. A. Cunliflt, B irt. DESERT dislillCt I, R. C Naylor; 2, Mr Farquharson; 3. J. o’dtield. Six dish-s, distinct-I, Miss Balf. iii- 2, T. C i lton 3 C- W Town- shend. One dish of Wore sto- Pe.Lriiiiin -i. B. Pit-roy 2, J. Oldfield E Evan;, ‘<ronwy!fa. One di h of Xing of the pippiii-I. H. Hu-: p!m-y 2, R C. Naylor 2, B. Piercy One dish of uih-,t. n pi.jpin—1, Mi;s Arjh aVj, Gresford 2. C W. Townshend 3, R. C. Naylor One dish of Cox’s orange piioin — 1,C. W. Townshend 2, Mr Faiquliar on 3 J. June, G ove Lodg^. One lish of Mr P uqniarson 2, B. Piercy; 3, w. H. Fletcher. O..e dish of C’iay^ate pe.rm in -2. N11- Farquharson One dish of Blenheim orange-I, J Old- field 2 Mrs Balfour 3, W. Pitchfork, Kinnerton One ui-h of H. Hiim;«h’«>\s 2, Rob-rt Roberts 3 T O. Wright, Gre-ford Bank. Oue di .h of Scarlet NonpariI-I, B. Piercy 2, Mr Farquharson 3. James Evans, Marchwiel. One diV> of any other sort—1 T. Chilton 2, W. H Fletcher 3. Sir A C. Cunliffe. CULINARY AITLES.—Nine dishes, distinct—1. Mr Furquba-son 2, J. 01 tiel 1 ‘{, R. C Naylor. Six di.he-i, (iistitict-1, B. Piercy 2, W H. F.etcher 3, T. Chilton C. W. Town-hend. One dish of Stirling Caitle-1, B Piercv 2, W H. Fletcher 3, W. Price, Gresford M I. One dish of Cel illi-I. W H Fletcher 2, P H. Wight Wei hpool 3, -ir R. A. Cu-.iliff Bart. One dish of Ecklin ille-I, Miss Ba’four. One dish of Warner’s Kin^s —1, Mr Farquharson 2, B. Piercy 3, S Yorke. One dish of Dumelows’ ;e.l!i: gs —1. T. O. Wright 2 H. Hum- phreys 3, B. Piercy One di h of Wareham russet -1. H Humphreys 2, W. H F etcher 3, B. Ptercy. One dish of Peasgood’s Nonsuch -2, E. Smith Es ess. One dish of Alfreston-1, B. Piercy; 2, Robert Roberts; 3, Mri Bdfour. One dish ‘f M?rede Menage—1. R C. Naylor 2. H Humphreys Mrs Balfour, One dish of C >bham -1, Miss H?rdins. Acton 2, Mr Farquharson Sir R. A. Cunliffe, Bart. One dbh )f Pott’s seedUn?a—1. B. Pie;ey One dish of any other sort—1, W. H. Fletch?r 2, Robert Roberts 3, Mr Farquharson. PRESERVER HARDY FRUIT.—Thr-e dishes, distinct-1, T. Chilton 2, Miss H -rding, Acton 3, T. O. Wright. SPECIAL COMPETITION. AMATEURS ONLY —Three dishes dessert pears, distinct— 1, Wilson Edwards. Three dishes dessert apples, di-ti: ct —1, M’ss H’rding 2, A. H. Roberts, Burt “1; 1, Wilso i Edwards. Three dishes culinary apples, distinct—1, G. F. W. Rob’iins, Gresfjrd 2. Mi s Harding. I FRUIT MERCHANTS ONLY.-Bet twenty-four dishes 1, S .mueI Roberts, Vegetable Market, and John Fenton. Best single dish of de-seit pears—1, John Feiiton 2, Samuel Roberts. Best single dish of dessert :1p, ,Ie, -I! Samuel Roberts 2, John Fenton. Be,t single dish of culinary zLpple.I. ,JoOon Fenton 2, Samuel Roberts. FARMERS ONLY —Th:ee dishes dessert pea-s, distinct— 1, E. ‘?m?th, Edess; 2, Thamas Woohieh, Llyntrof; 3, Robert Roberts One dish dessert pears—1, Thos. Wool- rich; ?, E. Smith 3, Robert Roberts. Three dishes des- sert apples, distinct—1, James Evn; 2, E. Smith; 3, Robert Roberts One dish dess rt apples —1, Thos. W,>oI-1 rich 2, W:n. Pitchford, Kinnerton; 3, E. Smith. Six dishs cuHna?. apples—1, R oert R?bf?ts 2, J Ev tns; Thomas W oolrich One dish of culinary apples-I, J Evans; 2, Win. Pitchford; 3, W H. Edwards, Llay. COTTAGERS O.NLY.-Three dishes dessert pe trs, distinct —1, Thomas Edwards. Ki fg’s Mills 2, Mrs Archd de, G.esford. One dish dessert pears-I, .J A. Hughes, Gres- ford 2, Tnomas E wards 3, E. Crawford. Three dishes dessert apples -I, S:lJluel lillingt;)n, Greiford 2, Thos Edward. 3. Edwin Jones, Llay. One dish dessert apples; -1. Thomas Metcalf 2, Sa-nuel Millington 3, Edward Crawford Three dishes culinary apples-I, Samuel Mil- lington 2, Thomas Tdwards 3, Edwi-i Jones. O..e dish culinaiy apples-1, T. Buckingham 2, Samuel Millington 3. Thomas Edwards OPEN COMPETITION —PLANTS.—Three palms 1, B. Piercy 2, T, Beakbane. S x distinct pots of plants or flowers to be arown in six inch pots-I, J. Oldidd 2. T. Be -kbane 3, Mrs Balfour. Three ferns Adiantum Cune..tum -1, B. Piercy. Three ferns, any other variety- 1, B. Pie cy 2, T. Beakhane. Three Dacamas—1. J. Old- field 2, B. Piercy 3 Mrs Balfour. Chrysanthemums, tnree specimens or white bio ms— I, Sir R. A. Cuniiffe 2, Mrs Balfour. Three specimens of ytllow blooms -1. Sir R. A. Cunliffe 2, J. Jones, 3, Mrs Balfour Three speci- mens, any other color-I, Sir R- A, CunPff 2, B. Piercy 3, J. Jones. One specimen, any color -.1, J Jones 2, Mrs Bilfour 3, Sir R A. Cunliffe. Three pompons— 1, B. Piercy 2, Mrs Balfour. Chrysanthemums cut tI wars), twelve blooms, distinct-1. Thes Hughes, Llan’orda Hall 2, R. C. Naylor 3, Sir R. A Cunliffe. Six blooms (in- curved or retl-xe I), distinct—1, Th .mas Hughes 2, R. C Naylor 3, Sir R. A. Cunliffe. Six bi ;oms, Japanese -1, Thomas Hugh s 2, R. C. aylor; 3, sir R. A. Cunliffe. Three white incurved or refh-xed blooin-I, Sir R. A Cun- liffe 2, R C. Naylor. Thr e yellow ditt,) -1. R C. Nayl r; 2, Sir R. A. Cunliffe 3, J. Oldfield. Three white Jap mese-I. R. C. Na) lor 2, Sir R. A. (unliff 3, J. Oldfield Three yellow. Japanese -1. J. Oldfield 2, R. C. Naylor. Three incur, ed or re flexed blooms, any one color —1, J. Oldfield 2, R. C. NaN lor. Three Japanese blooms, any other col ‘) -I, J. Oldfield 2. n. C. N ,yior. L\OIES ONLY.-Best arranged bouquet of chrysan- themum blooms with any folia-I, Miss Harding VEGETABLES. SPECIAL COMPETITION.—GAROENERS AND AMVTF.URS.— Ten distinct specie -1, J. Oldfield 2, s;r H. C Inlifftl 3, J. Jones. Six distinct species—1, Thomas Woolrich 2, A. H Iijberts Barton 3, T. 0. Wright. Six dishes of potatoes-I, P. H Wright 2, Sir R. A. Cunliffe 3, Thos. Woolrich. FARMERS -Six dictinct species of vegetables-I, Thomas Woolrich 2, A. H. Roberts. Three distinct spec’es of vegetables—1, W. Pitchfor 1 2, W H. Edwards, Llav. Six dish rs of potatoes (distinct)-1, Thomas Woolrich; 2, A. H. Roberts. COTTAGERS.—Six species (distinct)—1, Thomas Ed v.rds- 2, Edwin Jones :), E ward Crawford. Three (ii, t-4 of potatoes—1, Thomas Edwards 2, Edwin Jones :J, EIlWù. Crawford.