NORTH SHORE BREEZE 
ROSE AND STRAWBERRY SHOW 
Annual Exhibition of North Shore 
Horticultural Society Held in 
Tent on Essex County Club 
Grounds. 
The Annual Rose and Strawberry 
show of the North Shore Horticul- 
tural society was held Wednesday 
and Thursday of this week. A large 
tent was spread on the grounds at 
the right of the main entrance to 
the Essex County club. 
Despite the backward weather the 
display of flowers and fruit and 
vegetables, was exceptionally good. 
The most attractive feature of the 
exhibition was the large groups of 
flowering plants in the center of the 
tent. The gold medal offered in 
this class was won by Mrs. Lester 
Leland, Erie Wetterlow, gardener. 
There were some very beautiful 
displays of roses. At the left of the 
main entrance were several tables 
of wonderful roses. The two tables 
of hardy roses, displayed by Mrs. 
Lathrop Brown, William Swan, 
gardener, captured the prize in this 
class, and Mrs. EK. C. Swift won sec- 
ond honors. Mrs. James MeMillan 
had a very beautiful table of roses 
in this elass, as did also Mrs. W. B. 
Walker. | 
Mrs. Lathrop Brown won the Gor- 
don Abbott cup offered for the larg- 
est and best collection of vege- 
tables. There was a splendid varie- 
ty. Mrs. Allan Curtis of Beverly 
Farms is another new exhibitor in 
the vegetable classes. She won in 
the class for eight distinct varieties 
of vegetables and also the special 
prize for the best collection of peas. 
The summary of prize winners: 
Hiardy Roses. For the best display 
which shall include all classes that would 
take in Hybrid Teas, Hybrid Perpetuals, 
Polyanthus, Rugosas, Ramblers, Sweet 
Briars, ete. Offered by M. H. Walsh, 
Rose Grower, Woods Hole, Mass. Won 
by Mrs. Lathrop Brown, Mrs. E. C. Swift, 
2d. 
Hybrid Perpetuals. Collection not less 
than six varieties, three blooms each. Of- 
fered by Morley, Flatley & Co., Contrac- 
tors, Manchester. Won by Mrs. W. B. 
Waiker, Mrs. Lathrop Brown, 2d 
Hybrid Perpetuals. Twenty-four blooms 
in twelve varieties. Offered by John 
MacKenzie, Florist, Cambridge. Won 
by Mrs. L. Brown. 
Hybrid Teas. Eight varieties, three 
blooms each, named. Offered by Henry 
A. Dreer, Seedsman, Philadelphiha, Pa. 
Won by Mrs. E. C. Swift. TC) 
Vase of Roses. Arranged for effect, 
any variety. Offered by D. T. Beaton, 
Hardware Dealer, Manchester. Won by 
Mrs. E. C. Swift, Mrs. BE. C. Fiteh, 2d. 
Collection of Roses. Arranged for ef- 
fect by ladies only. Offered by Sprague, 
Breed & Brown, Beverly. Gold Medal. 
Won by Mrs. George E. Cabot. 
Best table of Roses. Arranged for ef- 
fered by Jas. B. Dow, 
ers, New York Gold Medal. 
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fect. Won by Mrs. H. L. Higginson. 
Dinner Table Decorations. For six eov- 
ers. Plates and table to be furnished by 
the society. Knives, forks, spoons and 
glasses not allowed. Vases for flowers, 
napkins, and table cloth furnished by dee- 
orator. The object is to show the artis- 
tie skill of decorator in the arrangement 
of flowers. This class is open to all. Of- 
fered by D. Linehan & Son, Pride’s Cros- 
sing. Won by Mrs. Walter D. Denegre, 
Mrs. James McMillan, 2d. 
Foxgloves. Display of 12 spikes. Of- 
fered by F. I. Lamasney, Fish Dealer, 
Beverly Farms. Won by Mrs. W. B. 
Walker. 
Hardy Perrennials. Not less than 15 
varieties, named, Offered by Roberts & 
Hoare, Builders, Manchester. Won by 
Mrs. Lathrop Brown. 
Peonies. Best table in variety. Of- 
Florist, Beveriyv 
Won by Mrs. Lathrop Brown. 
Peonies. Six vases, six varieties, Of- 
fered by Mr. Joseph Clarke. Won by 
Mrs. E. C. Swift. 
Pansies. Best collection. Offered by 
Mr. HE, A. Lane, Painter. Won by Mrs. 
E. C. Swift, Mrs. Allan Curtis, 2d. 
Group of Flowering Plants. Not to ex- 
ceed 100 square feet floor space. Oifered 
by Lord & Burnham, Horticultural Suitd- 
Won bv 
Farms. 
Mrs. Lester Leland. 
Basket of Roses. Any variety. Of- 
fered by John Scott, Plumber, Manches- 
ter. Won by Mrs. C. S. Eaton. — 
Campanulas. Collection of not less than 
four varieties (Canterbury Bells not al- 
lowed). Offered by W. R. Bell, Gents’ 
Furnishings, Manchester. Won by Mrs. 
Lathrop Brown. 
Strawberries. Three’ baskets, three 
varieties. Offered by Mr. B. L. Allen, 
Druggist, Manchester. Won by Mrs. Philip 
Dexter. 
Strawberries. Six baskets, three varie- 
ties Offered by Mr. C. Crafts, Carpenter, 
Manchester. Won by Mrs. G. 8. Curtis. 
Vegetables. Largest and best collec- 
tion. Limited to two Society tables. Of- 
fered by Mrs. Gordon Abbott. Silver Cup. 
Won by Mrs. Lathrop Brown. 
Peas. One-half peck, any variety. Of- 
fered by Thos. J. Grey & Co., Seedmen, 
Boston. Won by Mrs. W. B. Walker, 
George Wigglesworth, 2d. 
Peas. Best collection, one-half peck, 
each variety, including Breck’s Old Glory 
Pea. Offered by Joseph Breck & Sons, 
Seedsmen, Boston. Won by Mrs. Allan 
Curtis, Mrs. G. S. Curtis, 2d. 
Lettuce. Six heads, any variety. Of- 
fered by Thos. J. Grey Co. Won by Mrs. 
W. D. Denegre, Mrs. G. 8. Curtis, 2d. 
One Specimen Plant of any kind of 
flower. Offered by D. B. Hodgkins’ Sons, 
Grain & Hay Dealers. Won by Mrs. Lath- 
rop Brown. 
Sweet Peas. Largest and best collec- 
tion, twelve spikes in a vase. Offered by 
the Society. Won by Mrs. W. D. Denegre. 
Vegetables. Best collection of fifteen 
distinct varieties. Elsinae’s prize. Won 
by Mrs. Lester Leland. 3 
“Roses. One bloom, six distinct varie- 
“ties, named. Won by Mrs. L. Brown, Mts. 
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BE. ©. Fiteh, 2d. 
- Roses. One bloom, three distinct 
varieties, named. Won by Mrs. W. D. 
Denegre. - I 
Roses. Display of 12 blooms, distinct 
varieties, named. Won by Mrs. C. 8S. 
Eaton, Miss Fitz, 2d. 
Foxgloves. Twelve spikes. Won by 
Mrs. W. B, Walker, Mr. Stiles, 2d. 
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Delphiniums. Best collection. Mrs. FE. 
C. Swift. 
Geraniums, Six named varieties Dn 
pots. Won by Mrs. L. Brown. 
Stocks. Twelve spikes in variety. Won 
by Mrs. Lester Leland. 
Mignonette. Twelve spikes in a vase, 
any variety. Won by Mrs. W. D. LDene- 
gre, Mrs. G. 8S. Curtis 2d. 
Orchids, Best collection of cut 
blooms, Silver Gilt Medal. Wou by \rs. 
R. D. Evans, 
Gloxinias. Six plants in variety. Won 
by Mr. Stiles, Mrs. Lester Leland, 2d. 
Table of Plants. Society table of flow- 
ering plants in pots. May be edged with 
green or not. Won by Mrs. L. Brown. 
Vegetables. Hight istinct varieties. 
Won by Mrs. Allan Curtis, Mrs. H. §. 
Grew, 2d, 2d. 
Tomatoes. Twelve, any variety. 
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eas. ne-half peck, any variety. Won 
by Mr. Stiles, Mrs. G, Wi colaeweceh, 2d. 
Lettuce. Four heads, any variety. Won 
by Mrs. H. S. Grew, 2d, certificate of 
merit to Mrs. Boylston Beal. 
Won 
Beets. Six, any variety, W 7 
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Onions. Twelve, White. Won by Mrs 
G. 8. Curtis. ‘ SSA: 
Onions. Twelve, Yellow. Wo by 
Mrs. G. S. Curtis. a 
Cucumbers. One pair, ‘any variety. 
Won by Mrs. Lester Leland. 
Cauliflower. Two heads, 
Won by Mrs. Lester Leland. 
Parsley. Best bunch, twelve sprays. 
Won by Mrs. B. A. Beal. ; 
any variety. 
Spinach. Best one-half peck. Won by 
C. 8. Eaton. 
Turnips. Best six. Won by Mrs. W. D. 
Denegre. 
Radishes. Best twelve, any variety. 
Won by Mrs. Lester Leland. 
Best collection of Native flowers, 
named and arranged by School Children 
only. Won by Harry and Sydney Baker, 
Revere and Ruth Brooks, 2d. 
A special prize was awarded to Mrs. 
R. D. Evans for begonia cut bloom. 
A certificate of merit was awarded to 
Mrs. H. 8S. Grew, 2d, for display of cut 
flowers. 
A certificate of merit was awarded to 
Mrs. G. L. von Meyer for group of pot 
plants,—Canterbury Bells, Palms, ete. 
A certificate of merit was awarded to 
Mrs. W. S. Fitz for two vases of cut 
Paeonies. 
A gratuity of $10 was awarded to Mrs. 
James McMillan for group of plants. 
The Judges were J. M. Brickley 
of Boston, George Standley of 
Pride’s and John Jaffray of Man- 
chester. 
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MANCHESTER 
Rey. Paul Revere Frothingham of 
Arlington street chureh, Boston, 
will preach Sunday, June 30th, at 
the First Unitarian chureh, Man- 
chester-by-the-Sea. 
The Congregational Sunday school 
will have a vacation beginning Sun- 
day, June 30, and continuing until 
Sunday, Sept. 1. During the sum- 
mer a Sunday school pienie will be 
held. 
