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JOURNAL  OF  HORTICULTURE  AND  COTTAGE  GARDENER. 
February  25,  1897. 
Illustrative  of  the  Society’s  widespread  influence,  it  may  be  pointed 
out  that  the  year  1896  was  also  a  noteworthy  one  in  its  foreign  relations. 
Besides  the  ordinary  work  of  the  department,  it  is  gratifying  to  record 
that  early  in  the  year  the  first  German  Chrysanthemum  Society 
(Hamburg)  made  application  to  be  added  to  the  list  of  affiliated 
societies. 
The  Jubilee  festivities  were  no  sooner  over  than  the  Society,  following 
the  example  of  1889,  appointed  an  official  deputation,  consisting  of 
Messrs.  T.  Bevan,  H.  J.  Jones,  and  C.  Harman  Payne,  to  visit  certain 
Chrysanthemum  shows  on  the  Continent.  At  Ghent  the  Society  for  the 
first  time  in  its  existence  figured  as  an  exhibitor  with  the  most  satis¬ 
factory  result.  The  reception  everywhere  accorded  to  this  deputation 
was  of  the  heartiest  nature. 
One  of  the  results  of  this  continental  trip  was  that  the  French 
Government  appointed  Mr.  HarmaD  Payne  a  Chevalier  of  the  Order  of 
the  M^rite  Agricole,  in  recognition  of  his  services  in  the  cause  of  the 
Chrysanthemum. 
The  meetings  of  the  Floral  Committee  during  the  past  year  brought 
together  a  large  number  of  novelties,  from  which  a  judicious  selection 
was  made  for  certificates  of  merit.  Each  year’s  experience  operates  to 
set  the  standard  of  comparative  perfection  higher,  and  the  granting  of 
certificates  of  merit  is  now  made  only  after  the  fullest  consideration. 
As  evidencing  the  growth  of  the  Society  since  January  1st,  1896) 
thirteen  Fellows  and  175  ordinary  members  have  been  elected,  and 
twenty-seven  societies  admitted  to  affiliation. 
Your  Committee  have  thought  the  occasion  of  the  Jubilee  celebration 
a  fitting  time  to  elect  some  individuals  to  the  position  of  honorary 
Fellowship,  and  the  following  are  nominated  to  that  honour  as  having  in 
various  ways  rendered  conspicuous  service  to  the  Chrysanthemum 
Messrs.  Henri  de  Vilmorin,  Paris  ;  H.  Martinet,  Paris  ;  O.  de  Meule- 
naere,  Ghent  ;  B.  Wynne,  Chairman  of  Committee  ;  T.  Bevan,  Chairman 
of  Floral  Committee  ;  H.  J.  Jones  ;  C.  Harman  Payne,  Foreign  Corre¬ 
sponding  Secretary. 
Your  Committee  owe  a  deep  debt  of  gratitude  to  their  honoured 
President,  Sir  Edwin  Saunders,  for  his  continued  interest  in  the  Society, 
and  for  his  generous  support  given  to  the  Jubilee  celebration.  They 
desire  most  heartily  to  thank  all  donors  to  the  Jubilee  and  special  prize 
funds,  through  whose  contributions  your  Committee  were  largely  enabled 
to  make  the  Jubilee  celebration  such  a  splendid  success. 
FINANCIAL  STATEMENT,  1896. 
RECEIPTS. 
Balance  in  hand . 
Members’  Annual  Subscriptions — 
654  at  5s.  . 
12  at  10s.-  .  . 
SO  at  10s.  fid .  ...  . 
87  at  21s.  ...  . 
1  at  SOs.  . 
3  at  42s.  ...  . 
1  at  63s.  . 
Foreign  Members’  Subscriptions  . 
Donations  and  Special  Prizes . 
Donations  to  Jubilee  Fund  . 
Proceeds  of  Smoking  Concert,  per  Mr.  A.  E.  Stubbs 
Boyal ‘Aquarium  Company — 
October  Show  .  . 
November  Show  ...  . 
December  Show . 
Bill  Posting,  as  per  contra  ...  . 
Bill  Posting  overpaid,  returned  . 
Affiliated  Societies — 
Fees  . 
Medals  and  Certificates .  . 
Entrance  Fees  and  Rent  of  Space  . 
Catalogues  and  Postage . *  . 
Sale  of  Tickets .  ...  . 
Advertisements  in  Schedule  ...  . 
C.  Green  &  Son,  overpaid,  returned  ...  . 
Judging  Fee,  overpaid,  returned  . 
Reserve  Fund,  £104  18s.  2d. 
£  s.  d. 
163  10  0 
6  0  0 
15  15  0 
91  7 
1  10  0 
6  6  0 
3  3 
0 
0 
349  3  6 
11  15  0 
75  0  0 
175  0  0 
50  0  0 
67  14  6 
109  9  0 
£  s.  d. 
65  7  8 
287  11  0 
5  3  4 
194  7  6 
360  18  6 
300  0  0 
10  14  0 
1  0  0 
177  3  6 
120  7  0 
16  15  7 
51  12  9 
46  12  0 
2  11  0 
1  1  0 
£1641  4  10 
EXPENDITURE. 
Prizes — September  Show 
October  ,, 
November  1st  „ 
November  2nd,, 
December  „ 
Medals  awarded  and  Engraving 
£  s. 
20  7 
40  15 
464  13 
155  10 
54  13 
103  10 
d. 
6 
0 
6 
0 
6 
6 
Medals  and  Engraving,  Affiliated  Societies . 
Special  Jubilee  Bronze  Medal ...  ...  . 
Cartage  . 
Judges’  Fees  . 
Judges’,  Floral  and  Staff  Luncheons . 
Bill  Posting,  as  per  contra  . 
Advertisements  in  Horticultural  Press  . 
Hire  of  Plants . 
Hire  of  Rooms . 
Expenses  of  Annual  Dinner  . 
Printing . 
Stationery...  . 
Stamps  and  Telegrams .  . 
Special  Jubilee  Postage . 
Sundry  Expenses  . 
Expenses  of  Jubilee  Banquet . 
Royal  Aquarium,  Charge  for  Tickets . 
Royal  Aquarium,  Commission  on  Jubilee  Subscriptions 
Clerical  Assistance  . 
Clerical  Assistance,  Members’  Register  and  extra  Jubilee  Work 
Allowance  for  extra  Labour,  Gas,  Firing,  &c.,  Jubilee  Shows 
Commission,  Obtaining  Advertisements  . 
Show  Expenses . 
Foreign  Corresponding  Secretary’s  Account . 
Expenses,  Catalogue  Revision . 
Purchase  of  Bottles  ...  . 
Expenses,  Floral  .Committee . 
Money  Returned...  ...  . 
Insurance  Premium  ...  .  . 
Donation  to  Royal  Aquarium  Employes  . 
Bank’Charges  .  . 
Transferred  to  Reserve  Fund  Account  . 
Balance . 
£  s.  d. 
Compared  with  Vouchers  and  found  correct, 
GEORGE  J.  INGRAM 
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Auditors. 
RESERVE  FUND. 
1896. 
£  s.  d. 
Balance  in  hand .  45  11  8 
Transferred  from  general 
account  .  55  0  0 
Sale  of  Year  Books  ...  3  9  4 
Interest  on  deposit  account  0  17  2 
£  s.  d. 
Transferred  to  deposit 
account  as  per  deposit 
receipt  .  100  0  0 
Balance .  4  18  2 
£104  18  2 
£104  18  2 
£100  on  deposit  with  the  London  and  County  Bank,  Ealing  Branch. 
Examined  and  found  correct. 
Geo.  J.  Ingram,  \  Auditors 
„  Herbert  J.  Cutbush.] 
February  18th,  1897. 
Mr.  B.  Wynne  moved  the  adoption  of  the  report  and  accounts,  and 
in  so  doing  offered  his  congratulations  on  the  result  of  the  Jubilee  cele¬ 
bration.  He  thought  that  such  an  exceptional  record  spoke  well  for  the 
wisdom  and  judgment  of  the  Committee.  The  Chairman,  in  putting  the 
motion,  said  that  this  time  last  year  he  did  not  expect  to  be  able  to 
congratulate  the  Society  on  such  a  splendid  outcome  of  their  efforts,  and 
the  same  was  carried  with  acclamation. 
Mr.  Wynne,  not  seeking  re-election  as  Chairman,  was  awarded  a  vote 
of  thanks  for  his  services  in  that  capacity. 
The  Chairman  then  commenced  a  Beries  of  interesting  presentations, 
beginning  with  Mr.  R.  Dean  as  the  senior  officer.  A  gold  Jubilee  medal 
and  an  illuminated  address  with  the  thanks  of  the  Society  for  the  many 
duties  performed  by  hipi  were  then  presented  to  Mr.  Dean,  who  suitably 
replied.  A  similar  presentation  was  then  made  to  Mr.  C.  Harman  Payne 
as  Foreign  Corresponding  Secretary.  Silver-gilt  Jubilee  medals  were 
then  presented  to  Mr.  Wynne,  and  one  was  awarded  to  Mr.  T.  W. 
Sanders,  who  through  an  accident  was  unavoidably  prevented  from 
attending.  Bronze  Jubilee  medals  were  also  presented  to  Mr.  Ballantine, 
Mr.  Bevan,  and  Mr.  Williams,  and  the  members  of  the  Catalogue  Com¬ 
mittee  also  received  similar  recognition  for  their  labours.  A  letter  from 
the  President,  Sir  Edwin  Saunders,  was  read,  offering  his  felicitations. 
The  election  of  officers  was  then  proceeded  with,  with  the  following 
result ; — President,  Sir  Edwin  Saunders  ;  Treasurer,  Mr.  J.  R.  Starling  ; 
Chairman  of  Committee,  Mr.  T.  W.  Sanders  ;  Vice-Chairman,  Mr.  R. 
Waterer ;  General  Secretary,  Mr.  R.  Dean;  Foreign  Secretary,  Mr.  C. 
Harman  Payne.  One-third  of  the  General  Committee  retiring  by 
rotation,  scrutineers  were  required  to  examine  the  balloting  papers, 
Messrs.  Crane,  Needs,  Berridge,  and  Taylor  being  appointed.  A  large 
number  of  nominations  having  been  made,  the  following  were  announced 
by  the  Chairman  as  having  been  duly  elected — viz., 
Mr.  H.  Cannell,  Swanley,  Kent,  63  ;  Mr.  W.  Holmes,  Dryburgh 
Road,  Putney,  65  ;  Mr.  D.  Ingamells,  Covent  Garden  Market,  66;  Mr. 
W.  H.  Lees,  Trent  Park  Gardens,  Barnet,  72  ;  Mr.  W.  Mease,  The 
