November  28,  1895. 
journal  of  horticulture  and  cottage  gardener. 
511 
hifl  own  gardens ;  the  Right  Hon.  F.  J.  S,  Foljambe,  Mr.  J,  S.  Whall, 
Mr.  John  Preston,  Mrs.  Macbin,  Gateford  Hill  ;  Mies  Jebb,  Miss 
Hellish,  Viscountess  Galway,  Viscount  Halifax,  Mr.  W.  H.  Mason.  Sir 
Henry  Watson,  Mr.  C.  J.  Mee,  Nottingham  ;  Mr.  C.  Stubbings,  Gate- 
ford  ;  Mr.  Stewart,  Carlton  ;  Mr.  Aucock,  Mr.  J.  Darby,  Worksop  ; 
Messrs.  Williams,  London,  and  others.  The  larger  of  the  lower  rooms 
were  devoted  to  the  show  of  Chrysanthemums  and  other  plants.  Tnese 
were  very  tastefully  arranged  in  groups  and  otherwise,  and  presented  a 
magnihcent  appearance,  the  great  variety  of  Chrysanthemum  blooms  of 
many  hues  being  set  off  by  groupings  of  other  flowers  and  plants.  On 
the  left  entering  the  room  the  corner  was  filled  with  a  large  collection 
from  Welbeck  Abbey,  containing  some  of  the  best  known  varieties,  and 
all  were  notable  blooms.  The  next  group  was  from  the  house  of  Mr. 
J.  C.  Wing,  and  on  the  same  side  was  a  handsome  arrangement  of 
flowers  from  the  Manor  Gardens,  exhibited  by  Mr.  Aucock. 
On  the  platform  at  the  back  and  sides,  and  also  in  front,  were  large 
numbers  of  Chrysanthemums.  Those  in  front  were  especially  fine,  and 
came  from  the  collections  of  Mr.  J.  D.  Ellis  and  Mr.  John  Preston.  On 
the  floor  on  the  right  side  of  the  hall  was  a  handsome  group  of  miscella¬ 
neous  foliage  and  blooming  plants  and  Pine  Apples,  sent  by  the  Right 
Mr.  T.  Parkinson,  Mr.  J.  Snow  Whall,  Mr.  R.  EJdison,  Dr.  Kemp,  Mr. 
W.  Wood,  Mr.  and  Mrs.  T.  Castle,  Mr.  Cavil  Hunter,  Mr.  R.  White,  Mr. 
G.  Mallender  (Hodsock),  Mr.  Egglestone  (Firbeck),  and  many  ladies. 
Mr.  H.  V.  Machin,  who  occupied  the  chair,  announced  that  Her 
Grace  the  Duchess  of  Newcastle  had  kindly  consented  to  open  the 
beautiful  bazaar  and  show  they  saw  before  them,  consisting  of  Chrysan¬ 
themums  and  horticultural  produce.  It  was  unique  as  a  show,  inasmuch 
as  no  prizes  were  offered,  but  it  was  a  show  simply  for  love.  (Applause.^ 
That,  he  thought,  went  to  indicate  that  the  gardeners  in  this  district, 
both  amateur  and  professional,  were  heart  and  soul  in  their  work,  and 
he  flattered  himself  that  they  were  gardeners  second  to  none. 
(Applause.)  He  then  asked  the  Duchess  of  Newcastle  to  declare  the 
show  open. 
Her  Grace,  who  was  received  with  great  cordiality,  said  : — Ladies 
and  Gentlemen, — It  gives  me  great  pleasure  to  be  with  you  to-day  and 
to  open  this  show.  Let  me,  however,  first  congratulate  you  upon  the^ 
beautiful  collection  of  Chrysanthemums  you  have  got  together.  They 
do  you  all  great  credit.  I  have  now  much  pleasure  in  declaring  the 
show  open,  and  wish  it  every  success.  (Applause.) 
The  Chairman  then  rose  to  thank  Her  Grace  for  her  kindness^ 
Hon.  F.  J.  S.  Foljambe,  making  a  most  striking  feature.  The  next 
group  was  a  really  magnificent  arrangement  of  Chrysanthemums,  great 
and  small,  from  Mr.  J.  D.  Ellis,  and  adjoining  a  neat  arrangement  of 
Ferns  from  Osberton,  while  the  remaining  corner  was  filled  by  a  collection 
mainly  of  Chrysanthemums  from  the  Ryton  Nurseries,  shown  by  Mr. 
Cookman.  The  general  effect  was  admirable,  and  reflected  the  utmost 
credit  on  the  gentlemen  who  formed  the  Committee  of  Management,  the 
members  of  which,  with  Mr.  Bailey  (Secretary),  had  been  indefatigable 
in  carrying  out  the  arrangements.  In  the  matter  of  special  exhibits 
must  be  included  a  very  choice  collection  of  Apples  shown  by  Mr. 
Mallender,  gardener  to  Mrs.  Hellish  of  Hodsock  Priory.  These  were 
not  for  sale,  but  the  attractiveness  of  the  stand  was  very  great  to  a  large 
number  of  people.  The  stands  on  which  the  articles  for  sale  were 
arranged  were  on  both  days  voluntarily  attended  by  a  number  of  ladies 
and  gentlemen. 
The  opening  ceremony  took  place  at  two  o’clock,  and  was  performed 
by  the  Duchess  of  Newcastle  in  the  presence  of  a  large  company.  Her 
Grace  was  accompanied  by  Lady  Irene  Hastings,  and  amongst  those 
also  present  were  Lady  Gertrude  Foljambe,  Mrs.  John  Robinson 
(Worksop  Manor),  the  Rev.  H.  T.  Slodden  (Vicar  of  Worksop),  the  Rev. 
B.  Darley  (Harthill),  the  Rev.  J.  and  Mrs.  Butterwick  (Welbeck),  Mr. 
A.  Machin,  Mr.  R.  L.  Towne,  Mr.  R.  Scott  (Retford),  Mr.  G.  R.  Lucas, 
Mr.  H.  P.  Forrest,  Mr.  D.  W.  Winks,  Mr.  L,  Towne,  Mr.  Walter  Allen, 
They  all  knew,  he  said,  of  the  numerous  demands  upon  royalty  and 
upon  our  dukes  and  duchesses  for  functions  of  this  kind.  Her  Grace 
had  come  that  day  at  considerable  sacrifice.  But  he  must  remind  them 
that  this  was  not  the  first  time  she  had  extended  her  kindness  and 
sympathy  to  the  Rose  and  Horticultural  Society.  They  asked  the  per¬ 
mission  of  the  Duke  and  Duchess  to  hold  their  last  show  at  Clumber, 
and  it  was  readily  granted.  He  bitterly  regretted  to  say,  however,  that 
the  Committee  found  it  impossible,  from  a  variety  of  circumstances,  to 
accept  the  kind  invitation,  which  made  it  still  more  good  of  Her  Grace 
to  come  that  day  when  they  would  not  go  to  Clumber.  (Laughter  and 
applause.)  They  thought  it  was  impossible  to  make  the  event  a  financial 
success,  and  it  was  decided  to  hold  the  show  at  Worksop  Manor.  He 
was  sorry  to  say  that  in  doing  so  they  went  out  of  the  frying  pan 
into  the  fire.  However,  thanks  to  the  kindness  of  Mr.  John  Robinson, 
the  show  was  held  at  the  Manor,  and  he  was  proud  to  say  it  was  a 
show  second  to  none  in  the  provinces — and  he  had  attended  a  good 
many.  (Applause.)  He  was  sure  they  would  all  join  him  in  ex¬ 
pressing  their  thanks  to  the  Duchess  of  Newcastle.  The  poet  bad 
said,  “  Kind  hearts  are  more  than  coronets,”  but  we  in  the  Dukeries 
had  learnt  that  kind  hearts  and  coronets  were  inseparable.  (Applause.) 
He  also  expressed  their  thanks  to  the  workers  and  contributors  to 
the  funds  of  the  Society,  and  to  prove  that  this  show  was  a  work  of  love 
he  mentioned  that  several  prizewinners  (and  some  of  the  poorest)  at  the 
