CX1V 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 J udgesof the Show) entertained 
at luncheon at 1.80 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. Dunford, 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. 
Tp Messrs. ^Vallape, Polehester, for Li lips 
