The 1st Bishop Wilton Show in 1897

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THE HOWDENSHIRE CHRONICLE AND POCKLINGTON WEEKLY NEWS

Saturday, June 5, 1897

FLOWER SHOW FOR BISHOP WILTON.

In common with several of the surrounding villages, it has been decided to hold a Floral and Horticultural Show during the coming summer. Among the gentlemen who have promised to become patrons are T. N. F. Bardwell, Esq., J.P., Bolton Hall, T. H. Glynn, Esq., Spitzrop, South Africa, and L. Dales, Esq., Bishop Wilton, the Rev. J. A. Eldridge, the vicar of the parish being the president. The following gentlemen have kindly consented to serve on the committee, Messrs Q. Adamson, R. Bailey, W. H. Cook, W. B. Cooper , S. Fryer, J. Newby, J. Tipling, and Q. Wilkinson, with Mr L. Dales as treasurer , and Mr H. Bramley as secretary. At a meeting held in the schoolroom on Monday evening last, an attractive schedule was decided upon, the committee offering upwards of £9 in prizes. The show will be open to residents in Bishop Wilton-with-Belthorpe, Bolton, Youlthorpe, and Gowthorpe, and it is hoped that those interested in gardening matters will respond heartily to the efforts of the above named gentlemen by entering freely in the various classes, 40 in number, which are open for competition. The schedule embraces vegetables, fruit, window plants, cut flowers, dairy produce, bread, farm produce, and children's classes for needlework, etc. Last, but by no means least, are three valuable prizes offered to cottages for best kept and best cropped gardens.

Saturday, July 31, 1897

BISHOP WILTON FLOWER SHOW.

Given fine weather, this show which is to be held on Monday next, should be a highly successful one. Nearly all the classes have secured a good number of entries, those for garden produce, farm produce and dairy produce, being especially well filled. A good band is engaged, refreshments will be provided, and a cricket match will be played, so that the show will not be wanting in attraction to visitors. A dance in the evening will wind up the day's proceedings.

Saturday, August 7, 1897

BISHOP WILTON FLOWER SHOW.

A NEW ENTERPRISE.

The first show of the kind ever attempted in this village was held on Monday last, and from every point of view turned out to be an unqualified success. A spacious tent was erected in the school yard, in which the exhibits were shown, and the carrying out of the arrangements left nothing to be desired. An energetic and hard working committee had been formed, every member of which has done his very utmost to promote the interests of the show. Difficulties had to be met but these only served to stimulate rather than daunt those who from the first had thrown all their energies into the affair. The exhibits shown were very creditable to the village, the farm produce especially causing the judge some trouble in giving his awards. Winter onions were an excellent class, and eggs (especially blake), very good. But the palm of the show must be awarded to the fancy butter, the beauty of the various exhibits calling for unstinted praise from the visitors. The first prize fell to Mrs Wilkinson, the design reflecting the greatest credit on the skill and patience of that lady. The Thixendale Church Choir Brass Band supplied the music and their efforts were duly appreciated both during the afternoon in the tent and cricket field, and in the evening at the dance. A cricket match, Bishop Wilton v. Bolton, was played in a field quite near to the School, kindly lent by Mr Wilkinson, the home eleven being victorious. The wives of the committee-men kindly undertook the refreshment department, which was a considerable item in the day's proceedings. At eight o'clock the large room was cleared for a dance, and if anything was wanting to complete the success of the day it was supplied by this. The room was crowded, but thanks to tact and good management, everything passed off as pleasantly and agreeably as could be desired. Quite a special feature in the show was an exhibition of plants and fruit, by Mr T Read, florist, Pocklington, which attracted a good deal of attention from the numerous visitors. The judges were, for vegetables, fruit, plants and flowers, Mr Ellcock, head gardener to Major General Duncombe, Kilnwick Percy; for farm produce, Mr Gilbertson, Catton, and for butter, eggs, bread, needlework, etc., Mrs Gilbertson, whose awards gave universal satisfaction. The chairman of the Show Committee is the Rev. J A Eldridge, while Mr L Dales, treasurer, and Mr H Bramley, hon. Secretary, the committee being, Messrs Q Adamson, R Bailey, W H Cook, W B Cooper, J Newby, J Tipling, and Q Wilkinson. Mr H T Glynn, of Spitz Rop, South Africa, has been a most generous patron of the show, and owing to his liberality the committee have been enabled to offer substantial sums for the prizes.

LIST OF AWARDS

Round Potatoes--- 1. H. Bramley, 2. W Thompson, 3. J Tipling.
Kidney Potatoes--- 1. J Knowlson, 2. R Bailey, 3. D Gray.
Spring Onions--- 1. D Gray, 2. R Bailey, 3. G Wilson.
Carrots--- 1. J Tipling, 2. D Gray, 3. Rev J A Eldridge.
Peas--- 1. J Eastwood, 2. J Featherstone 3.. L Dales.
Broad Beans--- 1. D Gray, 2. J Featherstone, 3. L Dales.
Cabbages--- 1. J Tipling, 2. L Dales, 3. D Gray.
Lettuce--- 1. J Newby, 2. D Gray.
Round Radishes--- (No first), 2. J Richmond, 3. M Cawton.
Long Radishes--- (No first), 2. J Dalby.
Cucumbers--- 1. W Askwith, 2. J Newby, 3. J Tipling.
Eschalots--- 1. F Foster, H Serginson, 3. L Dales.
Winter Onions--- 1. J Knowlson, 2. J Dalby, 3. W Allison.
Vegetable Marrows--- 1. J Tipling, 2. J A Eldridge, 3. L Dales.
Rhubarb--- 1. J Newby, 2. J Dalby, 3. J Richardson.
Garden Turnips--- 1. J Newby, 2. J Dalby, 3. L Dales.
Collection of vegetables---1. H Bramley, 2. J Newby, 3. D Gray.
Red Currents--- 1. J Newby, 2. H Serginson, 3. W H Cook.
Black Currents--- 1. M Cawton, 2. R Adamson, 3. D Gray.
White Gooseberries--- 1. R Bailey, 2. H Bramley, Mrs Barker.
Red Gooseberries--- 1. H Serginson, 2. Q Wilkinson, 3. J Tipling.
Dessert Apples--- (No first), 2. R Bailey.
Baking Apples--- 1. L Dales, 2. Mrs Barker, 3. H Serginson.
Pears--- 1. W Allinson, 2. J Tipling, 3. Q Wilkinson.
Collection of Fruit--- (No first), 2. M Cawton.
Scarlet Geranium--- (No first), 2. Mrs A Serginson.
Geranium (any variety)--- 1. Mrs Bailey, 2. W H Cook.
Fuchsia--- (No first), 2. Mrs Matthew.
Foliage Plant--- 1. Mrs Bramley, 2. Miss Bramley.
Plant--- (any variety) 1. W Clint, 2. Mrs Bramley, 3. Mrs Lazenby.
Roses--- (Three varieties) 1. J Tipling, 2. W H Cook.
Asters--- (No first) 2. Mrs Knowlson.
Hand Bouquet--- 1. Mrs Cook, 2. Mrs Knowlson, 3. Mrs Hesp.
Whites Bread--- 1. Mrs Hesp, 2. Mrs Cooper, 3. Mrs Tipling.
Brown Bread--- 1. Mrs Hesp, 2. Mrs Bramley.
Fancy Butter--- 1. Mrs Wilkinson, 2. Mrs Tipling, 3. Mrs Hesp, h.c. Mrs W Foster.
Two half pounds of Butter--- 1. Mrs W Foster, 2. Mrs Hesp, 3. Mrs Wilkinson.
Hen Eggs--- (White) 1. Mrs Tipling, 2. Mrs Allinson, 3. C Serginson.
Hen Eggs--- (Blake) 1. F Tipling, 2. Mrs Tipling, 3. Mrs A Dales.
12 Ears of Wheat--- 1. J Dalby, 2. W Allinson, 3. J Hesp.
12 Ears of Barley--- 1. J Hesp, 2. A Dale, 3. W Allison.
12 Ears of Oats--- 1. J Hesp, 2. Q Adamson, 3. H Fawcett.

CHILDRENS CLASSES

Cottage Garden under £6 rental--- 1st prize 10s 2. 5s (given by G M Stubbs Esq.) 3. 2s 6d. 1. W Walkington, 2. E Barker, 3. M Foster