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journal of horticulture and cottage gardener. 
December 20, 1894. 
Messrs. B. B. Lindsell and A. Foster-Melliar were appointed Vice- 
Presidents, Messrs. A. Slaughter and T. F. Rivers were added to the 
Committee in place of these two gentlemen. There was a proposal to 
add another name to the list of Vice-Presidents, but this was outvoted. 
The position of the Society, as evidenced by the report and balance- 
sheet, is eminently satisfactory. The year ]ust closing has been one 
of severe depression in trade, and of general financial difficulty, and 
ha« left its mark upon the contributions of almost all societies. In 
spite of this, and of the holding of a third show, there is a balance in 
hand within a few pounds of that of last year, which was the largest 
ever attained. This speaks volumes for the combination of energy and 
discretion brought to bear upon the affairs of the Society by the 
Hon. Secretaries and the Hon. Treasurer, and augurs well for the 
future in the same well-tried hands.—J. B. 
NATIONAL ROSE SOCIETY—ANNUAL MEETING. 
The eighteenth annual general meeting of the National Rose Society 
was held, by permission of the Horticultural Club, at their rooms. 
Hotel Windsor, Victoria Street,Westminster, on Thursday, December 13th, 
to receive the report of the Committee, to pass the accounts, to elect the 
Committee and officers for the ensuing year, and for the transaction of 
other general business. Mr. C. E. Shea occupied the chair, and he was 
supported by a large attendance of rosarians. Among those present were 
Sir Alexander Arbuthnot, Captain Christy, Revs. H. A. Berners, 
A. Foster-Melliar, W. J. Mellor, J. H. Pemberton, F, R. Burnside, 
T. Holbrow, T N. Flintoff ; Messrs. G. Bunyard, E. B. Lindsell, C. F, 
IHore, R. E. West, J. D. Pawle, W. H. Burch, G. Burch, A. Piper, 
W. F. Cooling, A. Slaughter, W. Rumsey, W. Prior, A. Turner, H. 
Appleby, G. Prince, G. Mount, A. Prince, G. Gordon, J. Bateman, 
O. G. Orpen, Cecil Cant, A. Paul, J. T. Strange, H. Shackelton, G. Paul, 
G. Moules, with the Rev. H. H. D'Ombrain and Mr. E. Mawley, the 
Honorary Secretaries, and Mr, T. B, Haywood, Hon. Treasurer. After 
reading the circular convening the meeting, and the minutes of the last 
general meeting being taken as read, the appointment of the Scrutineers 
of the ballot took place, Messrs. W, F. Cooling and O, G. Orpen being 
elected for that office. 
Mr. Shea then moved on behalf of Mr. C. J. Grahame, who was 
unavoidably absent, “That the names of Mr. E. B. Lindsell and Mr. 
H. V. Machin be added to the list of Vice-Presidents.” Mr. Mawley 
seconded, and said that in the event of Mr. Lindsell being elected a Vice- 
President his name would be removed from the Committee. He there¬ 
fore proposed that Mr. A. Slaughter’s name be placed on the Committee 
list for election. The Rev. H. H. D’Ombrain said he could not see on what 
principle Mr. H. V. Machin’s name be added to the Vice-Presidents, he 
being a comparatively new exhibitor. At this point the Rev. A. Foster- 
Melliar asked to be allowed to resign his position on the Committee, as 
he was unable to attend the meetings, Mr. Mawley thought that they 
could not afford to lose Mr. Foster-Melliar, and pointed out that many 
other members of the Committee were also unable to be present at most 
of the meetings. Eventually, however, Mr. Foater-Melliar’s resignation 
was accepted, and on the motion of the Rev. H. H. D’Ombrain his name 
was added to the list of suggested Vice-Presidents, Mr. T. F. Rivers 
being duly proposed for election in his stead on the Committee. The 
report and financial statement, which we publish below, were then read 
and subsequently adopted. 
Report of the Committee for the Year 1894. 
Owing to the disastrous May frosts, and the cold weather which 
followed, the exhibits at the Society’s southern show, which was held at 
Windsor towards the end of June, were much less numerous than had 
been anticipated. In other respects this was a successful meeting. 
Her Majesty, being unable to be present at the exhibition in person, 
was represented by H.R.H. the Princess Henry of Battenburg, who, 
accompanied by H.R.H. Princess Alix of Hesse and H.I.H. the Czarewitch, 
visited the show during the afternoon. By command of the Queen 
several of the leading stands, including the one which gained the silver 
cup presented by Her Majesty, were sent to Windsor Castle for Her 
Majesty to see, who, through the President of the Society, expressed 
her high appreciation of their beauty. The arrangements for this 
show were ably carried out under the direction of Mr. W. Colin Romaine, 
the Hon. Secretary of the Windsor, Eton, and District Rose and Horti¬ 
cultural S 'Ciety. The Crystal Palace exhibition proved, with the 
exception of that of 1892, the largest the Society has yet held—6500 
Rose blooms being staged in competition, irrespective of those exhibited 
in the various beautiful stands of garden Roses. Owing to the untoward 
character of the season the general quality of the flowers shown was, 
however, somewhat below the usual standard. The northern show took 
place at Halifax, and was in every way a great success. The arrange¬ 
ments in connection with it reflect much credit on the Local Committee, 
and more especially upon Mr. John E. Brooks, the energetic Hon, Secre¬ 
tary of the Salterhebble and District Rose Society. 
In accordance with an invitation received from the President of the 
Antwerp Rose Society, the Committee deputed Mr. George Gordon 
(Vice-President) and Mr. Edward Mawley (Hon. Secretary) to represent 
the Society at an International Rose Congress, which was held at 
Antwerp early in July. The principal proposal brought forward was 
the foundation of an International Rose Society. This resolution was, 
however, opposed by the English delegates on the ground that the time 
had not yet arrived when such a society could be established upon a 
sufficiently firm or satisfactory basis. 
The number of members, and also the number of affiliated societies, 
still continues to be well maintained, there being at the present time 
on the Society’s books 525 members, and thirty-five affiliated societies. 
Financial Statement. 
This the Committee cannot but regard as very encouraging, for not¬ 
withstanding the extra expense incurred in holding a southern show, 
the large amount expended in prizes, and the continued depression in 
trade, there still remains a balance to the credit of the Society of 
£72 11s. 9d. 
NATIONAL ROSE SOOIETT.—BALA.N0E SHEET, YEAR ENDING 
30th NOVEMBER, 1894. 
Receipts. 
1893. £ s. d. 
Deo. 1. Balance at Bankers .. 81 19 3 
Subscriptions .. .. 374 5 0 
Affiliation Fees and for 
Medals from Affili¬ 
ated Societies .. .. 81 15 0 
Advertisements .. .. 11 12 0 
From Windsor .. .. 40 0 0 
„ Crystal Palace .. 105 0 0 
„ Halifax .. .. 80 0 0 
Special Prizes .. .. 14 17 6 
Sale of Catalogues .. 2 3 2 
New Catalogue Fund.. 3 10 0 
£795 1 11 
1894. 
Dec. 1. Balance.72 11 9 
—Thomas Burt Haywood, Hon . Treasurer . 
Expenditure. 
£ g. d. 
Printing, Stationery, and Ad¬ 
vertising .60 1 8 
Postage, Telegrams, and sundry 
expenses. 44 6 2 
Secretary’s travelling expenses 
to arrange Shows. 2 13 0 
Expenses Windsor Show .. .. 4 13 0 
„ Crystal Palace ditto 9 10 
„ Halifax ditto .. .. 7 3 0 
Medals.10 3 4 
„ for Affiliated Societies .. 64 19 0 
Prizes Windsor Show.9 > 0 0 
„ Crystal Palace ditto .. 275 16 0 
„ Halifax ditto.130 15 0 
Assistant Secretary and Ac¬ 
countant . 20 0 0 
Balance.7211 9 
£795 1 11 
Audited with vouchers and found correct, 
F. t’. wJllaston, 1 
Arrangements for 1895, 
The plan of holding a southern, a metropolitan, and a northern 
exhibition bas met with such general approval that the Committee 
propose holding three similar shows during the coming year. The 
southern show will accordingly be held at Gloucester, in conjunction 
with the Gloucestershire Rose Society, on Thursday, June 27th ; the 
metropolitan exhibition at the Crystal Palace, on Saturday, July 6th ; 
and the northern show at Derby, on Wednesday, July 17th. 
Members’ Privileges. 
Members subscribing £1 will, as usual, be entitled to two private 
view and four transferable tickets, the latter admitting at the same 
time as the general public ; while subscribers of lOs. are entitled to one 
private view ticket, and to two transferable tickets. Bach of these 
tickets is available for any one of the Society’s exhibitions. Members 
joining the Society for the first time in 1895 will also receive a copy of 
the Society’s descriptive catalogue of exhibition and garden Roses. 
Members alone are allowed to compete at the Society’s exhibitions. 
In conclusion the Committee desire to express their best thanks to 
their local Secretaries, to the donors of special prizes, as well as to all 
others who have in any way lent a helping hand in advancing the work 
or interests of the Society. As regards the special prizes received during 
the year, it should be stated that they were more numerous and valuable 
than for many years past, and that they have greatly contributed to 
the success of the exhibitions. 
By-laws and Regulations. 
After the adoption of the Committee’s report, and votes passed that 
the thanks of the Society be communicated to the Horticultural Club for 
the use of their rooms during the past year, also to the officers and other 
members of the Committee for their services, the incorporation of a new 
by-law, and alterations of various regulations were proceeded with. 
Mr. G. Paul proposed the following new by-law :—“ That the 
Committee shall at its first meeting appoint a sub-committee (to be 
styled the General Purposes Committee) not exceeding ten in number, 
for the purpose of considering and reporting upon any matters connected 
with the Society which may be brought before the sub-committee by 
notice to the Secretaries of the Society, and that the functions of that 
sub-committee shall endure until the next general meeting of the 
Society. This sub-committee to have no executive power whatever.” 
In making this proposition he said the hands of the Secretaries would be 
considerably strengthened if such a sub-committee could be formed. 
The Rev. J. H. Pemberton seconded the motion on the ground that 
“ half a dozen heads were better than one.” On being put to the 
meeting this proposition was carried. 
Mr. G. Bunyard then moved in respect to Regulation 6 :—“ That 
Chromatella and Cloth of Gold be removed from, and Mrs. Harkness and 
Paul’s Early Blush be added to, the list of synonymous Roses.” Mr. 
West seconded this ; but an amendment was brought forward by the 
Rev. A. Foster-Melliar to the effect, “ That Chromatella and Cloth of 
Gold be retained on the above list.” He thought, however, that Mrs. 
Harkness and Paul’s Early Blush should be added to the list of 
synonymous Roses, but he objected to the others being removed. The 
amendment was seconded and duly carried. 
Mr. J. Bateman proposed to alter Regulation 7 so as to read :—“ All 
Roses exhibited in competition must be from plants which have been 
grown by, and have been the property of, the exhibitor for at least three 
