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Lateran Arcade have been draped to receive them. The Exhibition Refresh- 
extreme of contrast, they have been tried in the Nave of the Exhibition 
Building; and, although its effect there was in some respects most suc- 
cessful, it was not so clearly so in all as to make it a matter of any very 
great regret that there is no chance of its being the permanent exhibiting 
place of the Shows. There was one point, however, on which there could 
be no difference of opinion, and. that was the evidence this Show gave of the 
great extent of the love of flowers in Britain, from such an immense space 
having been filled as it was by magnificent plants stretching down on each 
side in triple rows for the whole length of the nave :—chiefly contributions 
from those whose business it is to supply the wants of the flower-loving 
public. Nor was this all: a considerable portion of the Refreshment Arcades 
Their Royal Highnesses the Prince and Princess of Wales and the 
ема Mary of Cambridge honoured the Show with their presence, and 
were conducted round it by the President, His Grace the Duke of Buceleuch, 
Sir eaire Dilke, Mr. Wilson Saunders (Secretary), and the rest of the 
Council. Their Royal Highnesses expressed themselves greatly pleased 
with it, and honoured various of the Fellows with their recognition, among 
others, the venerable Lady Grenville, whose love for flowers had brought 
her to the Show, even at her advanced age. 
Memoranda for June :— 
June 3.—Promenade. Band of Grenadier Guards at 4. 
6.—Promenade, Band of Scots ЕизШег Guards at 4. 
ga en CLOSED. 
10.— UNCOVERING ог MEMORIAL or 1851. Doors open at 1, Cere 
mony to commence at 4. For Bands, see previous notice. 
11.— Promenade. Band of Royal Marines at 4. 
13.— Promenade. Band of Royal Marines at 4. 
17.—Sxcowp Great Frower Snow. Doors open at 1, to Fellows 
at 12. Bands of Royal Engineers and another. 
20.—Promenade. Band of Royal Engineers at 4. 
24.—Promenade. Band of Royal Artillery at 4. 
26.—Meeting for Election of Fellows at 2 
97.—Promenade. Band at 4. 
July 1. Third Great Show.—Doors open to Fellows at 12. Bands 
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