St Ives Flower Show 1879
Here's the report of the 1879 St Ives Flower show as published in the Hunts Guardian & East Midland dated 26 July 1879. You can read a history of the show and access all the links for newspaper articles and other information about the show at Allotment Heaven: St Ives Flower Show from 1876.
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26 July 1879
ST IVES HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
The fourth annual show of this society took place on Thursday, on the grounds of H. Goodman, Esq., on the Needingworth Road. The day was fine on the whole, though somewhat threatening to contradict the weather forecast of the morning. The show itself was excellent in point of entries and general interest, and in many respects showed a great improvement on the previous exhibitions. The season was against any extraordinary entries, but most things were well and numerously contested, and the competition was keen in the extreme. The judges, Mr. Cooper, of Huntingdon, and Mr. Petfield, of Diddington, had no sinecure before them, as in many cases the vegetables looked so even in quality and so numerous in entries that it seemed a puzzling matter to put one first. The management of Mr. Copley, Secretary, and Mr. J. G. Hankin, Treasurer, was everything that could be desired, courteous yet energetic. There only needs a little more management in the reception of entries early in the day, when the officials were bothered for want of giving the exhibitors the trouble of writing a line which would have facilitated this branch of the heavy duties of the day very considerably. With such a vast amount of detail, and so many things to look after, the arrangement is everything. But after this small piece of criticism nothing could be desired in the efficient management of the show.
The cottagers’ exhibits were contained in one tent, and those of the amateurs in another, where also the rose show was contained. There needed little “not for competition” to fill up the vacant spaces this year, but what was needed was what was worthily filled. Mr. Battock, of Hemingford Abbots placed some excellent ferns; Mr Barton Giddins’ of the Hemingford Road Nurseries, staged some admirable seedling geraniums, whose colour was beautiful. Mr. Smith, who manages so well the pleasant garden and grounds of Papworth Hall, had a fine show of roses, for honour, not for competition, and also two beautiful foliage plants which were much admired, “Fittonia Pearcei,” and “Berteloni Houtii.” Mr Gayton, for many years at Woodhurst, and now having the supreme control of the gardens of F. Warren, Esq., contributed materially to the decoration of the amateur’s tent by a splendid variety of blooming plants which do him much credit. Mr. Tilbrook, of Houghton, had some good specimens of roses. The table decorations supplied by different ladies, and cut flowers, all help to give pleasure to the numerous throng of visitors, and produced and most agreeable and satisfactory show in the tent. We must not forget Wm. Burgess’ contributions several not entered for prizes - some tempting looking cherries, strawberries, &c. Indeed it would take a long list to enumerate the “honorary” contributions. They were not necessary to making a good show, but they expressed the general and genial interest felt in the success of the exhibition, and which could not be done without at some shows. Mr Copleys cut blooms looked very pretty, and if space permitted other names might be mentioned
The collection of roses brought together by the Mayor and Ex-Mayor’s liberal prizes was wonderfully rich and varied, and was chief and pleasing feature in the show.
The amateur’s exhibition was very well filled, and the competition in many cases rather close. That of the cottagers contained more entries, and the competition keener than it has yet been.
The fireworks, and important and not the least popular item in the day’s proceedings, were again placed in the hands of Mr. Seward, who engaged that famous pyrotechnist Mr. Wells, of London, and an admirable display was the result. The set devices included “The Oriental Shield,” “The Cyperian Tree,” “The Pigeon Cote,” “Aladins Jewelled Mirror,” “The Silver Fountain,” “The Fairy Waterfall,” “The Revolving Celestial Star,” with an elaborate finale giving the motto “Success to Horticulture.” The lavish display of rockets and other instruments in the art made one of the finest displays we have yet seen, the whole being the gift of H. Goodman, Esq.
The attendance in the afternoon everybody in the town and district of any position, and the population which flocked in in the evening was very large indeed.
The band of the 1st Cambridge volunteers was present and showed a great improvement over previous engagements.
The following will be found a complete
LIST OF PRIZES (COTTAGERS’).
VEGETABLES.
Class 1. – Twelve kidney potatoes – 1st, William Thompson, 3/ ; 2nd, Ebenezer Harrison, 2/ ; 3rd, William Burton, 1/.
2. – Twelve round do. – 1st, Samuel Newman, 3/ ; 2nd, John Frost, 2/ ; 3rd, Joe Seymour, 1/.
3. – 12 erly rose do. – 1st, Alfred Haradine, 3/ ; 2nd, Reuben Byatt, 5/ ; H. Kinshott, 1/.
4. – Four stalks rhubarb. – 1st, George Smith, 2/ ; 2nd, Timothy Clarke, 1/ ; 3rd, William Burton.
5. – Thirty pods peas. – 1st, William Cox, 3/ ; 2nd, Samuel Newman, 2/ ; 3rd, I. Joe Chambers, 1/ ; 4th, Timothy Clarke, 6d.
6. – Twenty pods broad beans. – 1st, Robert Wick, 2/ ; 2nd, Thomas Cooper, 1/ ; 3rd, George Haynes, 6d.
7. – Twenty do. scarlet runners. – No entries.
8. – Twenty do. French beans. – No entries.
9. – Ten Onions (spring sown). – 1st, Samuel Chambers, jun., 2/ ; 2nd, Samuel Newman, 1/ ; 3rd, George Underwood, 6d.
10. – Ten do. (autumn sown). – 1st, George Williams, 2/ ; 2nd, Richard J. Culpin, 1/- 3rd, Joe Seymour 6d.
11. – Two cabbages. – 1st, Thomas Johnson, 2/ ; 2nd, Richard J. Culpin, 1/ ; 3rd, William Thompson, 6d.
12. – Two cauliflowers. – 1st, William Burton, 2/.
13. – Ten carrots. – 1st, Jas. Seymour, 2/ ; 2nd, William See, 1/ ; William Thompson, 6d.
14. – Ten turnips. – 1st, Samuel Chambers, jun., 2/ ; 2nd, George Smith, 1/ ; Jacob Stevens, 6d.
15. – Three coss lettuces. – 1st, William See, 2/ ; 2nd, Samuel Chambers, jun., 1/ ; 3rd, Robert Housden 6d.
16. – Three cabbage lettuces. – 1st, Thomas Garner, 2/ ; 2nd, William Burton, 1/ ; 3rd, Thomas Clarke, 6d.
17. – Collection of pot herbs – 1st, William Burton, 2/ ; 2nd, Ebenezer Harrison, 1/ ; 3rd, Samuel Chamber, jun., 6d.
18. – Baskets of vegetables – 1st, Samuel Chambers, jun., 5/ ; 3rd, Jos. Simmonds, 1/.
19. – Baskets of salad – 1st, Samuel Chambers, jun., 3/.
20. – Two vegetable marrows – No entries.
21 – Two ridge cucumbers – No entries.
22. – Twelve radishes – 1st, Ebenezer Harrison, 1/ ; 2nd, Jos. Simmonds, 6/.
23. – Twelve turnip radishes – 1st, Samuel Chambers, jun., 1/ ; Jos. Seymour 6d.
24. – Ten parsnips – 1st, Jos Seymour, 2/ ; 2nd, John Frost, jun., 3rd Samuel Chambers, jun. 6d
25. – Two heads of celery – 1st, Thomas Cooper, 2/ ; 2nd, Samuel Chambers, jun, 1/ ; Charles Hobbs, 6d
26. – Allotment cultivation – (prizes given by the Mayor) – 1st, Samuel Chambers. 10/ , 2nd, William Burton, 7/6; 3rd, W. Cox, 5/ ; 4th Thomas Clarke, 2/6; Extra John Frost, jun.
FRUITS.
27. – Three pairs – No entries
28. – Six Kitchen Apples – 1st, Thomas Cooper, 2/ ; 2nd, Thomas Course, jun, 1/ ; Samuel Chambers, jun, 6d.
29. – Six desert do – No entries
30 – Three Apricots – No entries
31. – Twelve large gooseberries – 1st, William See, 2/ ; 2nd, Samuel Newman, 1/- ; 3rd, Thomas Cooper, 6d
32. – Twelve strawberries – 1st, William See, 2/ ; 2nd, John Reynolds, 1/ ; Samuel Chambers, jun, 6d
33. – Dish of red currants, not more than 1/2lb – 1st, George Smith 2/ ; 2nd, Richard Culpin jun, 1/ ; A Fear, 6d
34. – Do. White do – 1st, George Brown, 2/ ; 2nd H Kinshott, 1/ ; 3rd Richard Culpin, jun, 6d
35. – Do black do – 1st, C King, 2/ ; 2nd, Richard Culpin, jun, 1/ ; 3rd, H Kinshott, 6d
36. – Do Raspberries do – 1st. George Brown, 2/ ; 2nd Thomas Cousins 1/ ; 3rd, Thomas Cooper, 6d
37. – 1/2lb. Gooseberries, for flavour – 1st, Robert Kisby, 2/ ; 2nd, Thomas Garner, 1/ ; 3rd George Brown 6d
FLOWERS IN POTS.
38 – One mimulus, or monkey plant – 1st, Mr A. Shareman 2/ ; 2nd, George Smith, 1/-
39. – Two variegated geraniums – 1st, Samuel Chambers, jun, 2/ ; 2nd, Jos. Bullen, 1/-
40. – Two zonal, or plain leaf do. – 1st, Ebenezer Harrison, 2/ ; 2nd, Charles Greene, 1/-
41. – Two pelargoniums – B S Clarke, 2/ ; 2nd, Eliza Mansfield, 1/-
42. – Two calceolarias (yellow) – 1st, Mrs Clarke, 2/ Samuel Chambers, jun, 1/-
43. – Two do. (various) – 1st, Samuel Chambers, jun, 2/ ;
44. – One cactus – 1st, Charles Green, 2/ ; 2nd, Wm Harrison, 1/-
45. – Two fuchsias (various) – 1st George Smith, 3/ ; 2nd, Anthony Elger, 2/ ; 3rd, Daniel Webster 1/-
46. – One do. – 1st, Anthony Elger, 2/ ; 2nd, Joseph Baxter, 1/ ; 3rd, Ebenezer Harrison, 6d
47. – Three window plants (various) – 1st, Daniel Webster, 3/ ; 2nd, Eliza Clarke, 2/ ; 3rd, Eliza Mansfield, 1/-
48. – Two balsams – 1st, Thomas Garber, 2/ ; 2nd, Joseph Buller, 1/-
49. – One basket or hanging plant – 1st, Mary Hopkins, 2/ ; 2nd, Elizabeth Clarke, 1/-
50. – One fern – 1st, Charles Greene, 1/6
51. – One pot of musk – 1st, Jos Buller, 2/ ; 2nd Samuel Chambers, jun, 1/6
52. – One pot of mignonette – 1st, Samuel Chambers, jun, 2/ ; 2nd, Samuel Newman, 1/-
53. – Collection of plants, not less than four (various) 1st, Amos Jeffs, 3/ ; 2nd, Mrs Clarke, 2/ ; 3rd, George Brown, 1/-
CUT FLOWERS.
54. – Three marigolds – 1st, Charles Hobbs, 2/ ; 2nd, William Burton, 1/-
55. – Two verbenas – No entries
56. – Three carnations – No entries
57. – Three picotees – No entries
58. – Three stocks – 1st, Charles Elger 2/ ; 2nd, Charles Hobbs, 1/-
59. – Three sweet Williams – 1st, Thomas Briggs 2/ ; 2nd, Samuel Chambers jun., 1/-
60. – Three phloxes – No entries
61. – Three double zinnias – 2nd, Amos Jeffs 1/-
62. – Three single zinnias – 2nd, Charles Hobbs, 1/-
63. – Three hollyhocks – No entries
64. – Nosegay of garden flowers – 1st, William Saunders, 3/ ; 2nd, George Brown, 2/ ; 3rd, E. Clarke, 1/-
65. – Nosegay of wild flowers for girls under 15 – 1st Ethel Clarke, 3/ ; 2nd Sarah Seymour, 2/ ; E Watson, 1/-
66. – Do. for boys under 15 – 1st, Thomas Seymour, 3/ ; 2nd, George Bowd, 2/ ; 3rd, E. Adams, 1/-
67. – Three cut roses – 1st, George Brown, 3/ ; 2nd Samuel Chambers, jun, 2/ ; 3rd Thomas Cooper, 1/-
68. – Three dahlias – No entries
69. – Three asters – No entries
70. – Best glass of honey – No entries
71. – Six varieties of cut flowers – 1st, Ebenezer Hanson, 3/ ; 2nd, Jos. Seymour, 2/ ; 3rd, Charles Greene 1/-
SINGING BIRDS.
72. – Canary, green – 1st, E Harrison, 3/- ; 2nd, Chas Hobbs, 2/-.
73. – ,, yellow – 1st, E Harrison, 3/- ; 2nd, Chas Greene, 2/-.
74. – ,, buff – 1st, E Harrison, 3/- ; 2nd Chas Greene, 2/-.
75. – ,, marked – Ist, Chaz Maile, 3/- ; 2nd, E Harrison, 2/-.
76. – Bullfinch – No entries.
77. – Linnet – 1st, Mary Hopkins, 2/- ; 2nd, Chas Green, 1/-.
78. – Blackbird – 1st, Caroline Carman, 2/- ; 2nd, Wm Thompson, 1/-.
79. – Thrush – 1st, Chas Maile, 3/-.
80. – Collection of Birds (any variety) – 1st, E Harrison, 5/- ; 2nd, Chas. Greene, 2/6.
81. – Mr Bailey’s prize (best dish of potatoes – 1st, W Thompson, S Newman.
82. – Dish of peas (given by the St Ivo lodge of Good Templars) – William Cox, 2/6.
83. – Show of vegetables (do.) – S Chambers, 2/6.
84. – Show of flowers (do.) – not awarded.
AMATEURS.
FLOWERS.
Class 1. – Six carnations, not less than three varieties – No entries
2. – Three do. (various) – No entries
3. – Six picotees, not less than three varieties – No entries
4. – Three do. various – No entries
5. – Six verbenas, not less than three varieties – 2nd, H Goodman, 1/6.
6. – Three do. various – 2nd, H. Goodman, 1/-.
7. – Six German stocks, in pod or cut various – 1st, R. M. Copley, 3(– ; Rev. C. D. Goldie, 1/6.
8. – Three do. do. various – No entries.
9. – Six roses various – 1st, R. M. Copley, 4/- ; 2nd, Mr. Woods, 2/-.
10. – Three do. – 1st, R. M. Copley, 2/- ; 2nd,, H Goodman, 1/- ; Extra, G. N. Day, Esq.,
11. – Six tea and noisette roses various – No entries.
12. – Three do. – 1st, W. Woods, 2/-.
13. - Six fuchsias do - No entries.
14. – Three do. – 1st, J. A. Baker, 3/-.
15. – One fuchsia do. – 1st, Esther Mordecai, 2/- ; 2nd, J. A. Baker, 1/-.
16. – Six zonal geraniums single - No entries.
17. - Three do. - No entries.
18. - Six do double - No entries.
19. - Three do. - No entries.
20. - Six trusses sweet william - 1st, R. M. Copley, 3/- ; 2nd, Mr. Mayson, 1/6.
21. - Three do. - 1st, G. N. Day, 2/- ; 2nd Thos. Knights, Junr., 1/6.
22. - Six French marigolds - No entries.
23. - Three do. - 1st, Rev. C. D. Goldie, 2/-.
24. - Six African do. - No entries.
25. - Three do. - No entries.
26. - Six balsams - 1st, W. Woods, 3/-.
27. – Three do. - 1st, H. Goodman, 2/-.
28. - Six coleus - 1st, Rev. Hoskyns, 3/- ; 2nd, J. A. Barker, 1/6.
29. - Three do - 1st, J. A. Barker, 2/-
30. - Six double zinnias - 1st, Rev. Goldie, 2/-.
31. - Collection of twelve plants in pot in bloom - No entries.
32. - Do. Six - No entries.
33. - One plant in pot do. – 1st; , J. A. Barker, 2/- ; 2nd, Rev. Goldie, 1/- ; Extra, Mrs. Battock.
34. – Collection of twelve ferns – 1st, Mrs. Battock, 4/-.
35. - Do. Six – 1st, Miss Goodman, 2/- ; 2nd, Mrs Battock, 1/-.
36. -Do. three British ferns – 1st, J. S. Stratton, 2/- ; 2nd, Mrs. Battock, I/- ; Extra, Mr. R. M. Copley.
37. - Do. six foliage plants ferns excluded - No entries.
38. - Six varieties of cut flowers — 1st, R. M. Copley, 2/-.
Class 39. - Basket of cut flowers, not to be tied to supports - 1st, Miss King, 5/- ; W. 2nd, Hindson, 2/6 ; Extra, Miss A. King.
40. - Hand bouquet, not exceeding 9 inches in diameter - 1st, Mrs. Hankin, 5/- ; 2nd, Miss K. King, 2/6 ; Extra, Miss E. King.
41. - Table decoration, consisting of one stand - 1st. Miss K. King, 7/5; 2nd, Miss Brown, 4/- ; Extra, Miss E. King.
42 - Bouquet of wild flowers, for children under 15 vears of age - 1st, W. Woods, 3/- ; 2nd, C. W. Knights, 3/-.
43. - Open class for roses - 24 roses, first prize given by the Mayor of St. Ives (T. King, Esq. – 1st, W Farren, £4/4/- ; L Curtis, £2/2/- ; Extra, Rev E L Fellowes.
44. - Twelve Roses, prize given by the Treasurer and Secretary - 1st, Thos Burton, £1/1/- ; 2nd, W Farren ; Extra, Rev E L Fellowes.
VEGETABLES.
45. - Twelve kidney potatoes — 1st, Mr. W. Woods, 3/- ; 2nd, E G Bevan, Esq, 2/- ; Extra, Rev C D Goldie.
46. – Twelve round do – 1st, Mr J A Baker, 3/- ; 2nd, Rev C D Goldie, 2/-.
47. – Twelve American rose potatoes – 1st, Mr M C Culpin, 3/- ; Mr E W Foster, 2/- ; Extra, Rev C D Goldie.
48. - Thirty pods of peas — 1st, Mr R J Smith, 2/-; 2nd, Rev C D Goldie, 1/- ; Extra, Mrs Battock.
49. - Twenty do. broad beans - 1st. Rev C D Goldie, 2/- ; 2nd, RR Wise, Esq, 1/- ; Extra, Mr G Key.
50. - Twenty do. French do. - No entries.
51 - Twenty do. scarlet runners - No entries.
52. - Ten spring onions - 1st, Rev C D Goldie, 2/- ; 2nd, C Greene, Esq, 1/- ; Extra, Mr Asplan Adams.
53. - Three cabbage lettuces - 1 t, Mr W Burgess, 2/- ; 2nd, Rev C D Goldie, 1/-.
54. - Three coss ditto - 1st, Mr R J Smith, 2/- ; 2nd, Mr J A Baker, 1/- ; Extra, Rev C D Goldie.
55. - Three heads of celery (pink) - No entries.
56. - Do. (white) - No entries.
57 - Two cucumbers - 1st, H Goodman, Esq, 2/- ; 2nd, Mr Mayson, 1/-.
58. - Two cauliflowers - No entries.
59. - Ten carrots - 1st, Rev C D Goldie, 2/- ; 2nd, Mrs Battock, 1/- ; Extra, Asplan Adams.
60. – Ten turnips - 1st, G N Day, Esq, 2/- ; 2nd, CGreen, Esq. 1/-.
61. – Ten parsnips - 1st, Mr M C Culpin, 2/- ; 2nd, Mrs Battock, 1/-.
62. – Four stalks of rhubarb – Ist, Mr. G Key, 2/- ; 2nd, Asplan Adams, 1/-.
63. – Two vegetable marrows - No entries
FRUITS.
Class 64. – Three pears – No entries
65. - Six kitchen apples - 1st, Mr E M Norris, 2/- ; 2nd, Mr W Burgess, 1/-.
66. - Six dessert do. - No entries.
67. – Dish of raspberries, not more than 1/2lb. – 1st, Miss Hewling, 2/- ; 2nd, Mr G J Meadows, 1/-.
68. – Do. red currants, do. – 1st, Mr E M Norris, 2/- ; 2nd, Mr W Burgess, 1/-.
69. – Do. white do. - 1st, Mr E M Norris, 2/- ; 2nd,
70. – Do. black do. - 1st, Mr R J Smith, 2/- ; 2nd, Mr T. Knights, Sen, 1/.
71. – Do. cherries, not more than 1lb - 1st, Mr W Woods, 2/- ; 2nd, Mr G Key, 1/-.
72. - Do. gooseberries (for flavour) - 1st, Mr E M Norris, 2/- ; 2nd, Mr R J Smith, 1/-.
73. - Twelve strawberries – 1st, C P Tebbutt, Esr, 2/- ; 2nd, Mr W Burgess, 1/-,
74. – Twelve large gooseberries – 1st, Mr W Woods, 2/- ; 2nd, Mr M C Culpin, 1/-.
75. – Six apricots – No entries
St Ives Flower Show from 1876
What an amazing heritage our Flower & Produce Show has! In the year General George Custer was getting wiped out at the Battle of the Little Big Horn, and the first ever telephone call was made by Alexander Graham Bell, 1876 was the year of the first St Ives Flower Show.
Although the Hunts Guardian & East Midland Spectator had faithfully reported the full results of each show since it's inception, the paper followed up its glowing 1882 report with an amazing piece of vitriol, the cause being that it's printing office had not been asked to carry out any of the printing work for the show. The piece is well worth a read, claiming poisonous elements within the organisers being responsible for personal favour or spite!
Hunts Guardian & East Midland Spectator articles 1882
Hunts Guardian & East Midland Spectator article 1883
And finally, here are links to the latest run of the show that started again in 2010 after a break of fifteen years.
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St Ives Flower Show 1878
Here is the report of the St Ives Flower show held in 1878, as published in the Hunts Guardian & East Midland Spectator dated 27 July 1878. You can read a history of the show and access all the links for newspaper articles and other information about the show at Allotment Heaven: St Ives Flower Show from 1876.
If you are doing a family history search and are interested if your ancestor's surname appears as a prizewinner, just search for their surname within this page. Because spellings sometimes vary it might be worthwhile using the first few characters for the search. Not sure how to search within this page? For guidance click Allotment Heaven: How to find text within a web page.
27th July 1878
COTTAGERS’ FLOWER SHOW
The annual exhibition of the St Ives Horticultural Society was held in Mr. Henry Goodman’s paddock, on Thursday. The show itself assumes larger dimensions year by year, and in respect to the exhibits, their number and excellence, the general interest excited, the visitors, make this the best show that has been held. The day was unfortunately rather doubtful, and rain more thun (SIC) once interfered with the enjoyment of the company.
In the cottagers' show the entries were numerous, scarcely a class being vacant, the competition keen, and the interest taken in it very great. The show of vegetables was very fine and good. The amateurs were in large force, and produced a good exhibition, altogether three tents being only sufficient to give room for the display. The decorations usual on such occasions were well carried out, and the show well managed throughout.
The prizes were distributed at 7 o'clock, but rain interrupted this part of the proceedings.
The day closed with a display of fireworks, the gift of the mayors, the experienced management of Mr.Seward's, and personally superintended by Mr. Wells, the famous pyrotechnist, of London. These commenced at 8.30, in a dull atmosphere, which kept the smoke from rising, and thus depreciated the effect. A large balloon was despatched, 35 feet in diameter, which when up discharged rockets, floating lights, a very pretty picture. A royal salute of aerial maroons followed, an effective illumination of the foliage by coloured fires, continual discharges of rockets, bombarding wheel, Sultau’s looking glass, Ixion’s wheel, tree of golden fruit, palm trees, Saxon square, pyramid of golden gerbs, horizontal or rocket wheel, fiery pigeons – which ran well – saucissions, and the finale, “may we all meet again,” making the best display of fireworks seen in the town for many a long day. The Chinese lanterns had a very nice effect. The rain marred their beauty, and the comfort of the large crowd in the paddock. At the conclusion the band played God save the Queen, and the company dispersed.
The secretary, Mr. Copley, and treasurer, Mr. Han-kin, with the managing committee, again exerted themselves to procure what was decidedly a satisfactory result in every way. The following is the
LIST OF PRIZES
VEGETABLES
Class 1 Twelve Kidney Potatoes: First prize, 3/, Wm. Thompson; 2nd, 2/, Samuel Chambers; 3rd, 1/, R. Culpin, sen.
Class 2 Twelve Round ditto: 3/, Jos. Seymour; 2/, W. Lee; 1/, Thos. Silk
Class 3 Twelve Early Rose ditto: 3/, A. Fear; 2/, A. Smith; 1/, T. Clarke
Class 4 Four Stalks Rhubarb: 2/, G. Smith; 1/, Jas. Hodge; 6d., W. Cox
Class 5 Thirty Pods Peas: 3/, S. Chambers; 2/, R. Wicks; 1/, G. Smith; 6d. S Chambers, jun.
Class 6 Twenty do. Broad Beans: 2/, W. Burton; 1/, J Seymour; 6d., W., Cox
Class 7 Twenty do. Scarlet Runners: 2/, R. Wicks; 1/, Jas Brown; 6d., S. Chambers, sen.
Class 8 Twenty do. French Beans: 2/, W. T. Norris; 1/, Eb. Harrison; 6d., S. Chambers jun.
Class 9 Ten Onions (spring sown): 2/, W. Lee; 1/, S. Chambers, sen.; 6d., G. Williams
Class 10 Ten do. autumn sown: 2/, R. W. Culpin; 1/, G. Williams; 6d., S Chambers, sen.
Class 11 Two Cabbages (not Cattle): 2/, W. Benton; 1/, W. See; 6d., Jos. Barker
Class 12 Two Cauliflowers: 2nd 1/, G. Brown
Class 13 Ten Carrots: 2/, Wm. Lee; 1/, Mary Harrup; 6d., S. Chambers, sen.
Class 14 Ten Turnips: 2/, S. Chambers, sen.; 1/, Elizabeth Inglett
Class 15 Three Coss Lettuces: 2/, Wm. Lee; 3rd, 6d., W. Saunders
Class 16 Three Cabbage Lettuces: 2/, S. Chambers, jun.; 1/, W. Fordham; 6d., Thos Clarke
Class 17 Best Collection of Pot Herbs: 2/. S. Chambers, jun.; 1/, W. Benton
Class 18 Best Basket of Vegetables: 5/, S. Chambers, jun.; 2/6, W. Burton; 1/, W. Lee
Class 19 Best Basket of Salad: 3/, S. Chambers, jun.
Class 20 Two Vegetable Marrows: 2/, S. Chambers, jun.; 1/, Wm. Saunders; 6d., R. Darlington
Class 21 Two Ridge Cucumbers: 2/, S. Chambers, jun.; 1/, Wm Burton; 6d., G. Brown
Class 22 Twelve Radishes: 2/, Jos. Seymour; 1/, S. Chambers, jun.; 6d., T. Garner
Class 23 Twelve Turnip radishes: 2/, S. Chambers, jun.; 1/, S. Chambers, jun.
Class 24 Ten Parsnips: 2/S. Chambers, jun.; 1/, John Frost, jun.; 6d. T.., Garner
Class 25 Two Heads of Celery: 2/, Jos. Seymour; 1/, S. Chambers, jun.; 6d., W. Burton
Class 26 Best Cultivated Allotment prizes given by the Mayor: 10/, S. Chambers, jun.; 7/6, W. Burton; 5/,, W. Cox; 2/6, S. Newman
FRUITS.
Class 27 Three Pears: 2/. Thomas Cousins, 1/, W. Walker; 6d.,
Class 28 Six Kitchem Apples: 2/, W. Turner; 1/, Jos. Mills; 6d., Stephen Favell
Class 29 Six dessert ditto: 2/, E. Watson; 1/, T. Course, jun.; 6d., Stephen Favell
Class 30 Six plums: 2/, G. Brown; 1/, T. Course, jun
Class 31 1/2lb. Raspberries: No entries
Class 32 Twelve strawberries: No entries
Class 33 1/2lb. Red Currants: 2/, G. Brown; 1/, C. King. 6d., R. W. Culpin
Class 34 1/2lb. White Currants: 2/, G. Brown
Class 35 ½ lb. Clack Currants: 2/, S. Chambers, jun; 1/, George Brown; 6d., Chas. Giddings
Class 36 Twelve large Gooseberries: 2/, G. Williams; 1/, G. Brown; 6d., S. Newman
FLOWERS IN POTS
Class 38 One Mimulus or Monkey Plant: 2/-, D. Horner; 1/6, E. Macrow; I/-, G. Smith
Class 39 Two best Variegated Geraniums: 2/-. S. Chambers, jun.; 1/6, J. Bullen; 1/-, J. Seymour
Class 40 Two Zonal or plant leaf ditto: 2/-, J. Seymour; 1/6, C. Green; 1/-, Amos Jeffs.
Class 41 Two Pelargoniums: No entries
Class 42 Two Celceolarias (yellow); 2/-, J.Bullen
Class 43 Two ditto (various): No entries
Class 44 One Cactus: 3/-, C. Green
Class 45 Two Fuschias (various): 3/-, S. Titchmarsh; 2/-, Eliz. Lines; 1/-, G. Smith
Class 46 One Fuschia: 2/-, Ann Toller; 1/-, S. Titchmarsh; 6d., D. Webster
CIass 47 Three Window Plants (various): 3/-, Eliza. Clarke; 2/-, J. Bullen; 1/-, S. Chambers, jun.; 6d., Jas. Avery
Class 48 Two Balsams: 2/-, S. Chambers, jun.; 1/-, T. Garner
Class 49 One Basket of Hanging Plant: 2/, J. Bullen; 1/, S. Chambers, jun.; 6d., Jas. Avery.
Class 50 One Fern no entries
Class 61 One Pot of Musk: 2/, Jos. Bullen ; 1/, Amos Jeffs ; 6d. Eliz. Clarke
Class 52 One Pot of Mignonette: 2/, J. Frost, jun.; 1/, Eliz. Clarke; 6d., S. Chambers, jun.
Class 53 Best Collection of Plants, not less than four (various) 3/, H. Clarke; 2/, Amos Jeffs; 1/, Chas. Cannon
CUT FLOWERS
Class 54 Three Marigolds: 2/, W. Burton
Class 55 Two Verbernas: no entries
Class 56 Three Carnations: 2/, Fanny Gray; 1/, S. Newman
Class 57 Three Picotees: 2/, Fanny Gray; 1/, R. Lord
Class 58 Three Stocks: 2/, T. Gamer; 1/ G. Brown Class
Class 59 Three Sweet Williams: 1/, T. Silk
Class 60 Three Phloxes: 2/, G. Brown
Class 61 Three Double Zinnias: no entries
Class 62 Three Single Zinnias: no entries
Class 63 Three Hollyhocks: 2/, Sarah Fordham; 1/, Hannah Bond
Class 64 Best Nosegay of Garden Flowers: 3/, G. Brown; 2/, Fanny Gray
Class 65 Best Nosegay of Wild Flowers, for Girls under 15 years: 3/, Emily Prike; 2/, Ada Wickett; 1/, Ruth Burdett
Class 66 Ditto for Boys under 15 years: 3/, A. Thompson; 2/, J. Spencer; 1/, A. Wallace
Class 67 Three Cut Roses: 3/, W. J. Norris; 2/, S. Chambers; G.Brown
Class 68 Three Dahlias: 2/, J. Porter; 1/, R. Lord
Class 69 Three Asters: no entries
Class 70 Best Glass of Honey: no entries
Class 71 Six Varieties of Cut Flower: 3/, E. Harrison; 2/, J. Seymour; 1/, S. Chambers
SINGING BIRDS
Class 72 Canary, Green: 3/, E. Harrison; 2/, J. Reynolds
Class 73 Canary. Yellow: 3/, E. Harrison; 2/, Eliz. Hobbs
Class 74 Canary, Buff: 3/, C. Green; 2/, E. Harrison
Class 75 Canary, Marked : 3/, E Harrison ; 2/, C Johnstone
Class 76 Bullfinch; no entries
Class 77 Linnet: 2/, Mary Hopkins; 1/, D. Webster
Class 78 Blackbird : 2/, Caroline Carman; 1/, James Richardson
Class 79 Thrush: no entries
Class 80 Collection of Birds (any variety) 5/, E. Harrison: 2/6, C. Johnstone
AMATEURS' PRIZES
1 Six Carnations, not less than three varieties.- No entries
2 Three ditto, (various): First 2/, Mr Copley; Second, 1/6, E. M. Norris
3 Six Picotees, not less than three varieties: 4/-, Mr Copley
4 Three ditto (various): 2/-, Mr. Copley
5 Six Verbenas, not less than three varieties: 4/-, Mr. Copley; 2/6, Mr. Jas. Knights
6 Three ditto (various):
7 Six Hollyhock blooms, varied: no entries no entries
8 Three ditto: 2/., Mr. E. M. Norris
9 Six German Stocks, in pots or cut: 4/-, Mr T Knights
10 Three ditto: 2/, Mr Jas Knights; 1/6, Mr T Knights
11 Six Roses: 6/, Mr Copley; 3/, Mrs Day
12 Three ditto, ditto 2/6, E M Norris
13 Six ditto Tea and Noisette, ditto 6/-, Mr Copley
14 Three ditto (various), no entries
15 Three Fuschias, ditto 4/, Mr J A Baker; 2/6, Mr Chapman
16 One ditto 2/-, Mr J A Baker; 1/6, Miss Porter:
17 Six Zonal Geraniums (various) 4/-, Mr J A Baker; 2/6, Mr G Chapman
18 Three ditto (various), no entries
19 Collection of 12 Plants in pots, 5/, Mrs. J Battock; 3/, G Chapman
20 Three Plants in bloom, ditto 4/, Mrs. Battcock; 2/, G Chapman
21 One ditto, 2/, Mr. Baker: 1/6, G Chapman
22 Three British Ferns, 4/-, Mr Battcock
23 Six Double Zinnias, 2/6, Mr Copley; 2/-, Mr Battcock; 1/-, Mr T Knights, junr
24 Basket of Cut Flowers, 10/-, Mrs Key; 5/-, Mrs Lizzey King
25 A Table Decoration, 10/-, Miss. Kate King; 5/-, Mrs Key
26 Hand Bouquet, 5/-, Mrs Key; 2/6, Miss Kate King
27 A Bouquet of Wildflowers, 3/-, Miss Mary Knights; 2/-, Miss Alice Bedford
28 Twelve Roses (open class), Lewin Curtis, Chattteris (SIC)
VEGETABLES.
29 Twelve Kidney Potatoes: 3/-, Mr Copley; 2/-, Mr J Knights
30 Twelve Round ditto: 3/-, Mr Battcock; 2/-, Miss Margaretts
31 Twelve American Rose ditto: 3/-, Mr Copley; 2/-, Mr C Green
32 Thirty Pods of Peas: 2/-, Mr J Knights; 1/-, R J Smith
33 Twenty Pods of Broad Beans: 2/-, Mr R J Smith; 1/-, Miss Margaretts
34 Twenty Pods of French ditto: 2/-, Mr Copley; 1/-, Mr J Knights
35 Twenty Pods of Scarlet Runners: 2/-, Mr R J Smith; 1/-, Mr B Garner
36 Ten Spring Onions: 2/-, Mr C W Richards; 1/-, Mr C Green
37 Three Cabbage Lettuces: 2/-, Mr C W Richards; 1/-, Mr Copley
38 Three Coss Lettuces: 2/-, Mr C W Richards
39 Three Heads of Celery (pink): 2/-, Mr Copley
40 Three Ditto, ditto (white): 2/-, Mr Copley
41 Two Cucumbers: 3/-, Mr Copley; 1/-, Mrs Battcock
42 Two Cauliflowers: 2/-, Mr Copley
FRUIT.
43 Three Pears: 2/, Mr E M Norris; 1/, B S Clark
44 Six Kitchen Apples: 2/, Mr. G. Meadows; 1/, Mr. E. M. Norris
45 Six Dessert ditto: 2/, Mr. B. S. Clark
46 Six Plums: 2/, Mr. E. M. Norris; 1/, Mr. G. Norris
47 1/2lb. Raspberries: no entries
48 Strawberries: no entries
49 1/2lb Red Currants: 2/, Mr. E M Norris; 1/, Mr. W W Warner
50 1/2lb White Currants: 2/, Mr W W Warner
51 1/2lb Black Currants: 2/, Mr E M Norris; 1/, Mr G Meadows
52 Twelve largest Gooseberries: 2/, Mr G Meadows; 1/, Mr E M Norris
53 1/2lb. Gooseberries, for flavour: 2/6, Mr E M Norris ; Mr G Meadows
54 Bunch Black Grapes: no entries
55 Ditto White ditto: no entries
56 One Melon: 2/, Mr Copley
57 Three Peaches: no entries
58 Three Nectarines: no entries
59 Apricots: 2/, Mr B S Clark; 1/, Mr E M Norris
60 1lb Cherries: 2/, Mr Copley
Extra prizes were awarded to several Gentlemen entered not for competition.
St Ives Flower Show 1877
Here are two reports of the St Ives Flower show held in 1877, as published in the Hunts Guardian & East Midland Spectator dated 28 July and 4 August 1877. You can read a history of the show and access all the links for newspaper articles and other information about the show at Allotment Heaven: St Ives Flower Show from 1876.
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28th July 1877THE FLOWER SHOW.The Second exhibition of the Cottagers' Horticultural Society on Thursday was an immense advance upon the first. The day was beautifully fine after a threatening morning, and the ground was crowded with visitors. The show was all that could be desired in quality and competition. The prizes were distributed by the Mayoress and other ladies after a speech from the Mayor (T. Coote, Esq., J. P.), and the evening closed with one of the best displays of fireworks ever seen in St. Ives. The prize list and full details will be given in our next.
4th August 1877THE COTTAGERS' FLOWER SHOW.The second show of the St. Ives Cottagers' Society, which we briefly summarised last week, was a most encouraging exhibition in every respect. The extension of its limits to the neighbouring villages did not swamp the town, whilst it may have added zest to the preparations of the town competitors. The exhibition has now struck root in the town, and while any successive shows can hardly excite more interest or produce a larger gathering the stimulus given will have a permanent effect in the continual efforts of cottagers to develop the producing qualities of their soils. The show itself was exceedingly good, and in the evening the attendance was very large indeed. The distribution of prizes was the great event of the evening, and conducted under the presidency of the Mayor. A very large crowd assembled round the stand at 7 o’ clock and the platform was filled with ladies, including the Mayoress who distributed the prizes.Mr. Coote congratulated the Borough on the result of the second show. It was a considerable advance in every respect upon the last, and indicated good progress. It was marvellous in looking over the things of use and luxury shown in the tent, how much could be done by skill and industry with a few shrivelled seeds and a little earth. We called the soil on which we lived our mother earth, and a needful mother she was to them, for if but for a short period she were to refuse to give of the richness of her bosom, all created things that breathe would fade and die. The hum of life would cease and the world become a silent sepulchre. And yet the mother earth was not altogether like the mother in the flesh they will often lavish care and gifts upon their worthless children, and sometimes the most worthless seem to attract most love. Not so with mother earth. She gives her smiles only to children who work for them; but to the unworthy - the idle - the careless - she turns a barren frown of thorn & thistle, and says in language not to be mistaken, “if you will not work neither shall you eat”. Again, the human mothers are sometimes partial to some of their children without apparent reason. Sometimes the eldest born is first in their regard; sometimes the youngest is the pet, only because they are so. Not so the mother earth. She yields her blessings always alike to all her great family, knows no undue preference (SIC). To skill and industry, whoever puts it forth, she gives the same reward. Do not fancy you who are unsuccessful competitors today that you are beaten by any preference of mother earth for those who have won. Brace up your powers for another year, be more careful, skilful, and hard working than others, and you in your turn will certainly earn the same reward. Once more, the mothers in the flesh, whilst full of kindly care for their offspring, don't always give the teachings that they could. How to dress, to get a living even, is not all a mother's influence might teach; how to make life useful, to live purely, and happily, to be in harmony with virtue, honesty, and truth, are fairly mothers' teachings. Not so our mother Earth. She teaches all she can, she disciplines severely, yet healthfully, both mind and body. Work she will have, but “’tis the primal curse, but softened into mercy,” “made the pledge of cheerful days and nights without a groan.” She teaches, too, that devotion to her will bring her children luxury and pleasure, luxuries that do not enervate, and pleasures that are always pure. She gives them the luscious fruit, the lovely flowers, and so she leads them “through nature up to nature's God.”To mark the matchless workings of the PowerWhich shuts within its seed the opening flower,Bids these in elegance of form to excelIn colour these -those to delight the smell.Sends nature forth, the daughter of the skiesTo dance on earth and charm all human eyes.After this part of the proceedings had been completed, there was dancing to the strains of the Hunts Militia band, which lasted until dusk, and then followed the display of fireworks, which numbers, if not all, considered the best ever seen in this town, and were the gift of the Mayor, T. Coote, Esq., J.P. These were left to the management of Mr. W. Seward, of St. Ives, who spared no trouble to ensure an effective and brilliant display. He employed one of the most eminent of London houses, and with most gratifying results. For instance the shells were fired from six-inch mortars, a larger size than has yet been employed here. The set pieces were numerous and good. The Montgolfier balloon was a fine and brilliant sight, and the finale, “Good night” was enriched with a telling vase of flowers beneath. The whole display was most creditable to its conductor as it was gratifying to the vast concourse of persons present.The numerous arrangements necessary for the success of the show were ably carried out by the committee, and especially by the Secretary, Mr. Copley, and the treasurer, Mr. Hankin.LIST OF PRIZES :—VEGETABLES.Class 1. Twelve Kidney Potatoes: Wm Thompson, J Barnes, Geo Brown2. Twelve Round ditto: Jos Seymour, Wm Harrison, Charles Grey3. Four Stalks Rhubarb: Jacb Stevens, Wm Cox, Jacb Smith4. Thirty Pods Peas: Wm Burton, Saml Chambers, J Frost, jun5. Twenty do. Broad Beans: Geo Smith, Saml Chambers, Ed Lines6. Twenty do. Scarlet Runners: Tom Briggs, Geo Smith, Eb Harrison7. Twenty do. French Beans: Wm Lee, Robert Brand8. Ten Onions (spring sown): Geo Smith, Wm Lee, Jos Seymour9. Ten Ditto (autumn sown): Saml Newman, Amos Jeffs, S Chambers, sen10. Two Cabbages (not Cattle): Wm Leeds, Wm Thompson, S Chambers11. Two Cauliflowers: No entries12. Ten Carrots: E Panter, S Chambers, Wm Lee13. Ten Turnips: S Chambers, do sen, Wm Lee14. Three Coss Lettuces: Wm Lee, Wm Burton. Thos Clark15. Three Cabbage Lettuces: Jos Seymour, Eb Harrison, Sml Newman16. Best Collection of Pot-Herbs: S Chambers, Wm Burton, Wm Shanks17. Best Basket of Vegetables: S Chambers, Wm. Burton, Jos Seymour18. Best Basket of Salad: S Chambers, Jos Seymour19. Two Vegetable Marrows: Wm Geeson, S Chambers, Thos Silk20. Two Ridge Cucumbers: Thos Silk, S Chambers21. Best cultivated Allotment (This Prize is confined to the Borough of Saint Ives): S Chambers 10/, James Everitt 7/6, Wm Burton 5/, S Newman 2/6, Wm Cox 2/622. Twelve Turnip Radishes: Jos Seymour, S Chambers, Ed Panter23. Ten Parsnips: S Chambers, S Newman, Jos ChambersFRUIT.24. Three Pears: Geo Brown, Jacob Smith25. Six Kitchen Apple: Sml Newman, W J Norris, W Shanks26. Six Dessert ditto: Geo Skeeles, Stephen Favel, S Newman27. Six Pums (sic): No entries28. lb Raspberries: No entries29. Twelve Strawberries: S Newman30. 1/2lb Red Currants: Chas Grey, G Brown, G Williams31. 1/21b White Currants: Chas Grey32. 1/2lb Black Currants: S Chambers, Stephen Frost, G Brown33. Twelve large Gooseberries: S Newman, G Williams, Wm Shanks34. 1/2lb. Gooseberries, for flavour: Wm Shanks, S ChambersFLOWERS IN POTS35. One Mmulus, or Monkey Plant: Wm Denny, Jno Brown36. Two Best Variegated Geraniums: Jos Seymour, Eliza Harrison37. Two Zonal, or plain leaf ditto: Jos Seymourn, Wm Burton38. Two pelargoniums: No entries39. Two Calceolarias (yellow): No entries40. Two ditto (various): No entries41. One Cactus: Chas Green, W J Norris42. Two Fuschias (various): Jos Golding, Chas Canham, Elz Harrison43. Three Window Plants (various): Jos Bullen, S Chambers, Chas Elger44. Two Balsams: Jacob Stevens, W Burton45. One Basket or Hanging Plant: B S Clarke, Amos Jeffs46. One fern: Jas Everitt47. One Pot Musk: Jos Bullen, Thos Smith48. One Pot Mignonette: Thos Silk. Eb Harrison49. One Fuschia : Jas Toller50. Best collection of Plants, not less than four (various): Eliza Harrison, Geo Brown, Amos JeffsCUT FLOWERS.51. Three Marigolds: Thcs Garner, B S Clarke52. Two Verbenas : No entries53. Three Carnations: T Lowings, R Lord54. Three Picotees: No entries55. Three Stocks: Thos Silk,Thos Garner56. Three Sweet Williams: No entries57. Three Phloxes: No entries58. Three Double Zinnias : No entries59. Three Single Zinnias: No entries60. Three Hollyhocks : No entries61. Best Nosegay of Garden Flowers : Geo Brown, Eliz Clark62. Best Nosegay of Wild Flowers for girls under 15 years: Annie Robb, S A Seymour, Ruth Burdett63. Ditto, for boys under 15 years; Jos Bowd, Thos Giddins Thos Spencer64. Three Cut Roses : W J Norris65. Three Dahlias: No award66. Three Asters : No entries67. Best Glass of honey : No entries68. Six varieties of Cut Flowers: Jos SeymourFOR COTTAGERS, occupiers of over One Rood of Land, the following Prizes were awarded:Class 1. Twelve Kidney Potatoes: Chas Richards2. Twelve Round ditto: Chas Richards3. Thirty Pods of Peas: Chas Richards, Jno Jarvis4. Twenty Pods of Broad Beans: Jno Jarvis5. Twenty Pods of French ditto : No entries6. Twenty Pods of Scarlet Runners: No entries7. Ten Onions: Chas Richards8. Three Cabbage Lettuces: Chas Richards9. Three Coss Lettuces: Chas Richards10. Best Basket of Vegetables : No entries11. Best Basket of Salad : No entriesSINGING BIRDS.Class I. Canary, green: Jno Reynolds, Eb. Harrison2. Canary, yellow: Eb Harrison3. Canary, buff: Chas Greene, Eb Harrison4. Canary, marked: Jos Golding, W J Norris5. Bullfinch: Wm Harrison6. Linnet: Wm Davies, Wm Harrison7. Collection of Birds (any variety): Eb Harrison, Wm HarrisonAMATEURS' PRIZES.Class 1. Six Carnations not more than two of each class: No entries2. Three ditto (various): No entries3. Six Picotees not more than two of each class: Mr Copley4. Three ditto (various): Mr Copley5. Six Verbenas ditto: No entries6. Three ditto ditto: No entries7. Six Hollyhock Blooms ditto : No entries8. Three ditto ditto: Mr Geo Robb9. Six German Stocks in pots or cut (various): Mr Copley10. Three ditto ditto: Mr Copley, Mr T Knights, jun11.Six rosesditto: Mr Copley, Mr H Goodman12.Three dittoditto: Mr W Woods13. Six ditto Tea and Noisette ditto: No entries14. Three ditto ditto: Mr Woods15. Three Fuschias ditto : Mr John Baker16. One ditto : No entries17. Six Zonal Geraniums ditto: No entries18. Three ditto : Mr W W Warner19. Collect ion of 12 Plants in pots ditto: Mrs F Battcock20. Three Plants in bloom ditto: Mrs F Battcock21. One ditto: Mr Thompson, Mr Baker22. Three Best British Ferns: Mrs F Battcock, Mr Copley23. Six Double Zinnias: Mr Copley24. Basket of Cut Flowers not to be tied to supports: Miss Kate King, Miss Lizzie King25. A Table Decoration consisting of one stand: Miss Kate King, Miss Hewlins26. Hand Bouquet not exceeding 9 inches in diameter: Miss Kate King, Miss Lizzie King