CXiv PROCEEDINGS OF THE ROYAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. 



They were at once conducted to the Station Hotel, where 

 they found most comfortable quarters had been provided for 

 them by the Secretary, Mr. J. J. Gillespie, Jun. A magnificent 

 banquet was also awaiting them, which was presided over by 

 Mr. Riley Lord, President, supported by Mr. Philip Crowley> 

 Treasurer R.H.S. ; Alderman J. Baxter Ellis, J. P. ; Mr. Ben. 

 Plummer, Vice-Chairman of the Council ; Rev. W. Wilks, M.A., 

 Secretary R.H.S. , the Judges of the Show, the remainder of the 

 Deputation, Members of the City Council, and the Council of 

 the Society. 



At 9.30 on Wednesday morning carriages were in readiness 

 to convey the Deputation to the Show Ground, which was 

 reached about a quarter before 10 o'clock, and at 10 o'clock 

 precisely they were able to commence their inspection. 



After the Deputation had finished their work and made their 

 awards, they were (together with the Judges of the Show) entertained 

 at luncheon at 1.30 p.m. at the Grand Hotel, under the presidency 

 of Riley Lord, Esq., J.P., of Highfield Hall, Gosforth, who was 

 supported by Mr. Alderman J. Baxter Ellis, J.P. ; the Deputy- 

 Mayor (Councillor R. L. Dunfoud, J.P.) ; Councillor J. A. Baty, 

 Councillor J. J. Gillespie, J.P. ; Councillor Thomas Cooke, J.P., 

 and many others. 



Most of the Deputation remained in Newcastle till Thursday, 

 but some left the city the same afternoon, carrying with them 

 very lively recollections of the courtesy and hospitality of the 

 citizens of Newcastle. 



Awards at Newcastle. 



Gold Medal. 



To Messrs. J. Veitch, Chelsea, for a group of plants. 



Silver Gilt Flora Medal 



To Messrs. W. Paul for a group of Roses. 

 To Messrs. James Backhouse & Co. for a group of Alpines. 

 To Messrs. Forbes, Hawick, for Phloxes, Pentstemons, and 

 Delphiniums. 



Silver Gilt Banhsian Medal. 

 To Messrs. Wallace, Colchester, for Lilies 



