This exhibition was held at the Robin Hood Inn, Newark, on the 1st of August, and judging from the weight of some of the fruits staged on this occasion, they must have been very fine. Our readers not acquainted with the routine of Gooseberry-culture for exhibition purposes, must bear in mind that, in order to give the fruit every opportunity of attaining a great size, only about three or four are allowed to remain on the tree, and that is fed with liquid manure and other stimulants to create size. Only those also who have looked into a Gooseberry-show can realise any idea of what it is like, and also come to understand the extraordinary amount of enthusiasm it calls into play. Generally, the large show-Gooseberries are worthless for dessert purposes, and a handful of fruits of the Red Warrington would far outweigh many of the monsters staged at a Gooseberry-show in point of quality. On the occasion of the Newark show, the mayor of that town occupied the chair. Even much more pretentious shows often sigh in vain for municipal support. It would seem his worship was an exhibitor at the show, and not a whit the less useful mayor will he be in consequence. Weighing commenced about four o'clock, Mr H. P. Foster officiating as weigher, and Mr Sandaver of Southwell as judge.

The following is a list of the awards: Premier Prize (heaviest of all colours) - Mr J. T. Egglestone's London, 26 dwts. 4 grs. Reds. - Mr Fretwell's London, 26 dwts. 2 grs.; Mr Newton's London, 25 dwts. 14 grs.; Mr Grocock's Ploughboy, 21 dwts. 3 grs.; Mr Earp's Wonderful, 18 dwts. 21 grs. Yellows. - Mr Fret-well's Leveller, 21 dwts. 22 grs.; Mr Grocock's Leader, 20 dwts. 15 grs.; Mr Chatwin's Leveller, 20 dwts. 2 grs.; Mr Noddall's Drill, 17 dwts. 16 grs. Greens. - Mr W. Clarke's Stockwell, 21 dwts. 1 gr.; Mr C. Clark's Stockwell, 20 dwts. 12 grs.; Mr Asman's Green London, 20 dwts.; Mr Asman's Shiner, 18 dwts. 2 grs. Whites. - Mr W. Clarke's Antagonist, 20 dwts. 19 grs.; Mr Chutwin's Antagonist, 20 dwts. 18 grs.; Mr C. Clarke's Careless, 19 dwts. 9 grs.; Mr Bishop's Careless, 19 dwts. 1 gr. Best Pound - Mr Fretwell, 14 berries. Second Pound - Mr W. Clarke, 15 berries.