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fell heavily and almost continuously from the time the 

 exhibitors were gathering till near the close of the pro- 

 ceedings. Nevertheless, the show as a whole was a 

 great success, the entries amounting to over 1,500 -an 

 increase of ^49 over last year. The outstanding feature 

 of the gathering, under such adverse weather conditions, 

 was the enthusiasm displayed by exhibitors and visitors 

 alike, some of whom travelled long journeys in a 

 drenching rain to take part in and see the show. 



The hone}' section was a splendid success, thanks to 

 the fine season, which brought out 65 entries, in five 

 classes. The schedule implied that all comb honey 

 must be protected with glass. This led to the majority 

 of the competitors displaying their exhibits glazed with 

 laced paper, which gave this section a prettv appear- 

 ance. The exhibits in all the classes were up to a high 

 standard. 



Fruit, as expected, was a great improvement on last 

 year in quality and number of entries. The treble 

 exhibits in this section put up by Messrs. \V. G. Walsh 

 and Sons., Lirgool, Enniskillen, and Mr. Bleakley, 

 Killj'leagh, both of whom made fine displays of popular 

 varieties of fruit especially apples in their best form, 

 which were closel}' scrutinised by intending planters. 



The flower section, although creditable, was, owing 

 to the recent inclement weather, not up to the usual 

 standard, several entries being absent. The magnifi- 

 cent bank of hardy flowers staged by Messrs. .^lex. 

 Dickson and Sons, Ltd., Newtownards, in their usual 

 style, formed a highly educational part of this gather- 

 ing where many notes have been taken — the phloxes, 

 pyrethrums, gladiola, lobelia, and other hardy flowers 

 being much admired. 



The vegetables showed a great improvement all 

 round on any of the previous shows. 



On analysing the list of winners, It is surprising to see 



how well amateurs have been able to hold their own 

 against those of more experience and possessing better 

 facilities. ' T. B. 



Monaghan. 



This show was held on Wednesday, September gth, 

 and Dr. Campbell Hall, Major Richardson, and those 

 responsible for the show must be congratulated on such 

 a splendid display when we take into account how 

 unfavourable the weather was for several weeks prior 

 to the show. In the plant classes there was nothing 

 striking. The tables of plants being best in this class 

 artistic arrangement was to be specially noted so that 

 the finest plants which were on the second prize table had 

 to be passed over. Hardy flowers were well shown, 

 and the twelve bunches of hardy herbaceous flowers 

 shown by Lady Rossmore were remarkably fine. Sweet 

 peas were onh" moderate, neither flowers nor stalks 

 being good, but then few of the newer varieties were 

 exhibited. Dahlias were very good, especially those 

 from the Sisters of St. Louis Convent, Monaghan. 

 -Asters and pansies were large*ly shown, those from Mr. 

 R. H. Parke being very fresh and well staged. 



Hardy fruit, especially apples, made a fine display, 

 as classes were numerous. Mr. E. Taylor (Porta- 

 down), Mr. R. Graham, Mr. R. H. Parke, Mr. C. M'Kay, 

 and Lady Rossmore won many prizes. Beauty of 

 Bath, Lady Sudeley, Worcester Pearmain, King of 

 Pippins (dessert), Early Victoria, Grenedier, Lord Gros- 

 venor. Lord Derby, Castle Major, and Lane's Prince 

 .Albert (cooking), were best shown. Only a couple of 

 dishes of good Bramley were to be seen, a like remark 

 applying to EcklinviUe Seedlings. V'egetables were 

 very numerous, and, with the exception of onions, 

 grandly shown by Captain F. M. Irwin and Mrs. 

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