BLES WCE MMINMSI IMs ITI ONS =e HERITAGE THIS WEEK IN HISTO. Victoria’s Agricultural — and Horticultural Society had long colorful histor he Agricultural and Horticultural Society in Victoria was established in April 1861 and sponsored its first annual exhibition that following October. The event was a success, draw- ing entrants and visitors from all over Vancouver Is- land. In 1862, the British Colonist newspaper contained lengthy notices of the upcoming second annual exhibition, with details on the entry categories and prize money. All manner of livestock; stallions, brood mares, bulls, heifers and cows, rams, ewes and lambs, boars and sows were inspected. Bushels of wheat, barley oats, peas and beans were exhibited alongside trus- | ses of hay and examples of gar- den seeds. The best “field growth’ specimens of vegetables were also judged. Prizes of three dollars were awarded for the best six Swedish turnips, best six roots of mangelwitzel, best potatoes and cabbage. Dairy products, garden produced fruits and vegetables, poultry and floral bouquets were all judged. Manufacturers of agricultural implements promoted their products by ex- hibiting them (for viewing only) alongside examples of home manufactured wagons, ploughs and harnesses. In the early years, the exhibi- tions were held outside and at the mercy of the weather. In 1862, the event was located in Face remanel ions the yard of the old Fort Victoria, between Government and Wharf Streets. The newspaper recounted the event. “The sky looked somber enough, and the weather-wise predicted a disagreeable day for the Agricultural and Horticul- tural Exhibition, and had said prediction came true, the effect would have been a damper in more ways than one upon the Society that has labored so long and so earnestly to advance the industrial resources of this growing colony. As good luck had it, however . . . after a few driz- zles...thesun came out at noon ... the fair ground was crowded throughout the afternoon with the ‘beauty and fashion’ of our lovely town . . . Most of the visitors were newcomers from England, who inspected with curious, and, we make no doubt, with wonder-stricken eyes, the monstrous specimens of Van- couver Island agricultural and horticultural production which were placed on exhibition.” More information on the Agricultural and Horticultural Society in Victoria can be ob- tained through the reference room of the British Columbia Archives and Records Service, 655 Belleville Street, open 8:45 a.m. - 4:45p.m., Monday to sees es 387-1952. = Anew > shel of giving A nanonal program to encourage wiving and volunteenny: Ayr ais Presents Lo “A Celebration of Canadian Clothing Designers” A tasteful presentation of Women’s Fashions Tickets available at all participating merchant outlets: GIBSON’S MANGOE’S CHARLIE FASHIONS 708 View St. 9810 7th Street 910 Government St. Victoria Sidney (Harbor Square) 384-5913 655-3316 Victoria 388-6834 LE JAME FASHIONS BETTINA FASHIONS JAMES BAY 726 Douglas St. 136 Victoria TRADING CO. 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