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The  Late  Mr.  Martin  Hope  Sutton. 
Owing  to  the  pressure  caused  by  the  publication  of  our  special 
fruit  number  last  week,  we  were  unable  to  reproduce  with  our 
notice  the  portrait  of  this  widely  respected  head  of  the  house 
which  has  shed  so  much  celebrity  upon  Reading  and  its  neigh¬ 
bourhood,  and  done  so  much  for  home  agriculture.  This  omission 
we  now  rectify,  adding  thereto  some  further  particulars. 
The  characteristic  which  distinguished  Mr.  Martin  Hope 
Sutton  from  the  modern  business  man  was  the  great  interest  lie 
took  in  all  good  works,  whether  they  bore  a  religious  or  a  merely 
secular  aspect.  For  more  than  half  a  century  he  freely  gave 
valuable  time,  sagacious  advice,  and  generous  aid  to  the  British 
and  Foreign  Bible  Society,  the  Church  Missionary  Society,  the 
Church  Pastoral  Aid  Society,  the  Religious  Tract  Society,  the 
London  City  Mission,  the  Young  Men’s  Christian  Association, 
and  kindred  institutions.  He  furnished  the  City  Mission  Home 
at  Ventnor  entirely  at  his  own  expense.  In  1845  the  London 
Young  Men’s  Christian  Association  was  inaugurated,  and  in  the 
following  year  Mr.  Sutton  opened  a  Church  of  England  Young 
Men’s  Christian  Association  in  Reading.  The  first  meeting  was 
held  at  his  own  house,  and  he  was  continually  elected  president 
year  after  year.  In  his  early  years  Mr.  Sutton  devoted  himself 
to  Sunday  school  work,  and  some  of  the  boys  who  were  regularly 
taught  by  him  became  afterwards  employes  in  his  business,  and 
subsequently  advanced  to  the  position  of 
heads  of  departments.  In  ragged  school 
work  Mr.  Sutton  was  also  an  enthusiast, 
whilst  lie  actively  supported  the  tempe¬ 
rance  movement,  religious  services  in 
theatres,  and  open  air  missions.  i  '*'• ~ 
After  a  lifetime  of  such  consistent  well¬ 
doing  for  the  community  in  which  he  lived, 
it  was  only  to  be  expected  that  the  obse¬ 
quies  of  Mr.  Sutton  on  Thursday,  Octo¬ 
ber  3,  should  be  attended  by  special  public 
manifestations  at  Reading.  As  the  mourn¬ 
ing  train  wended  its  way  to  the  cemetery 
flags  flew  at  half  mast,  blinds  were  lowered 
in  respect,  and  long  lines  of  spectators 
flanked  the  course  of  the  funeral.  In 
addition  to  forty-five  carriages,  bearing 
some  150  mourners,  there  were  present  at 
the  graveside  the  following : — The  Mayor 
and  Town  Clerk  (representing  the.  Read¬ 
ing  Corporation),  Mr.  G.  W.  Palmer,  M.P. 
for  the  Borough,  and  deputations  headed 
by  the  following :  Captain  Cobham  (the 
Church  Association),  Mr.  Putterill  and  Mr. 
Mills  (Y.M.C.A.,  Exeter  Hall),  Rev.  T.  C. 
Udall  (London  City  Mission).  Mr.  John 
Wood  (Evangelisation  Society),  Mr.  Bade- 
noch  (the  Mildmay  Institution),  Rev.  W. 
Clayton  (C.M.S.),  Rev.  G.  Seaman  (Primi¬ 
tive  Methodist,  Reading  Circuit),  Mr. 
Hurditcq  (London  Evangelistic  Mission), 
Rev.  Dallas  Harington  (Bible  Society), 
Colonel  Bazett  (Reading  Town  Mission), 
Mr.  Maslen  (Church  of  England  Young 
Mens’  Christian  Asso.),  Mr.  F.  W.  Albury 
(Reading  Y.M.C.A.),  Colonel  Weldon  (Colportage  Association), 
Mr.  T.  Neve  (Gardeners’  Association),  Mr.  Robert  Hewett 
(Trustees  of  St.  Mary’s  Episcopal  Chapel),  Mr.  E.  C.  Austen 
Leigh  (Spottiswoode  and  Co.);  also  Lord  Saye  and  Sele,  General 
McGrigor,  Colonel  and  Mrs.  Weldon,  Colonel  Blandy,  Major 
Thoyts,  Major  Papillon,  Major  Phillips,  the  Rev.  M.  T.  Friend, 
the  Rev.  J.  Consterdine,  Mrs.  S.  H.  Soole,  the  Rev.  L.  Forfeitt, 
Mr.  C.  B.  Stevens,  Mr.  W.  Pole  Routh,  Captain  the  Hon.  R. 
Moreton,  Colonel  Graves,  Dr.  Marriott,  Mr.  Oliver  Maurice, 
Dr.  H.  Phillips-Conn,  Dr.  and  Mrs.  Guilding,  Dr.  W.  J.  Maurice, 
Colonel  Williams,  the  Rev.  J.  L.  Hughes,  the  Rev.  G.  Collett 
(Basildon),  Brigade-Surgeon  Robinson,  Mons.  J.  Rey,  Messrs. 
C.  G.  Field,  A.  Beale,  James  Simonds,  and  many  others. 
Mr.  Sutton  had  five  sons  and  four  daughters.  Three  of  the 
sons — Mr.  Martin  J.  Sutton,  Mr.  Arthur  W.  Sutton,  and  Mr. 
Leonard  G.  Sutton— together  with  Mr.  Martin  F.  H.  Sutton, 
the  elder  son  of  the  first-named,  now  constitute  the  firm  of  Sutton 
and  Sons. 
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Societies. 
Royal  Horticultural,  Drill  Hali,  Oct,  15th. 
The  meeting,  on  Tuesday  last,  was  varied  and  very  full. 
Hardy  plants  were  mostly  in  evidence,  and  a  splendid  central 
Gold  Medal  collection  of  Nepenthes  from  Messrs.  Veitch.  The 
collection  of  Gourds  and  Pumpkins  from  Messrs.  Cannell  was 
novel  and  exceedingly  interesting.  Essays  were  sent  from  three 
gardeners  in  Scotland  on  fruit  culture — (1)  from  Mr.  D.  McBean, 
Rosebank,  Caithness;  (2),  from  Mr.  W.  Wright,  Taymouth  Castle 
Gardens,  Aberfeldy,  Perth,  dealing  with  central  Scotland;  and 
(3),  from  Mr.  James  Day,  Galloway  House.  Parts  of  these  papers 
were  read  by  Mr.  George  Bunyard,  who  occupied  the  chair. 
Floral  Committee. 
Messrs.  J.  Veitch  and  Sons,  The  Royal  Exotic  Nursery, 
Chelsea,  staged  a  large  collection  of  Nepenthes,  for  which  they 
have  a  just  fame.  Their  specimens  of  N.  Hookeriana,  N.  Burkei, 
N.  sanguinea,  N.  Dicksoniana,  Mastersiana,  Wrigleyana, 
Rafflesiana,  Chelsoni  exeellens,  were  all  magnificent,  and  heavily 
laden  with  pitchers.  A  first-class  certificate  was  given  to  a  new 
species  named  N.  Rafflesiana,  from  the  Philippines.  (Gold 
Medal.) 
Messrs.  Wells  and  Co.,  Ltd.,  Earlswood  Nurseries,  Redhill, 
staged  a  group  of  Chrysanthemums,  some 
in  pots  and  some  as  cut  blooms. 
Roses  were  set  up  by  Mr.  George 
Prince  ;  hardy  flowers,  mostly  Asters,  by 
Messrs.  Barr,  H.  J.  Jones,  James  Veitch. 
and  Sons,  Ltd.,  T.  S.  Ware,  Ltd.,  and 
E.  Beckett.  Mr.  H.  J.  .Jones  had  also  a 
group  of  Chrysanthemums.  Messrs.  Cut- 
bush  &  Son,  from  Highgate,  staged  a 
splendid  collection  of  Pernettyas,  Ericas, 
and  Bouvardias,  and  a  few  Carnations. 
A  collection  of  beautiful  shrub-sprays- 
came  from  Messrs.  Cheal,  together  with 
single  and  Cactus  Dahlias.  Mr.  John 
Russell  also  staged  a  group  of  Euony- 
muses  and  Skimmias.  Messrs,  Veitch  also 
sent  bunches  of  hybrid  Streptocarpus. 
The  Late  Mr.  Martin  Hope  Sutton. 
Terrace  Gardens,  Richmond. 
Those  who  delight  in  pretty  gardens,  and  who  dwell  within 
easy  reach  of  the  Terrace  Gardens  at  Richmond,  would  enjoy  a 
walk  therein  at  the  present  time.  The  little  fountain  seen  from 
the  Terrace  walk  is  surrounded  with  gloriously  bright  early- 
flowering  Chrysanthemums  and  dwarf  Asters.  What  with  the 
goldfish,  the  sparkling  waters,  and  the  many  hued  flowers,  this 
miniature  fountain  garden  is  one  of  the  brightest  outdoor 
features  of  Richmond’s  beautiful  terrace  and  public  grounds. 
Fruit. 
Fruit  in  baskets,  consisting  of  Toma¬ 
toes  and  Grapes,  were  brought  forward  by 
Mr.  J.  B.  Le  Page,  a  Guernsey  grower. 
These  are  noticed  in  our  Crystal  Palace 
report.  Messrs.  Cannell  &  Sons  staged  a 
wonderful  collection  of  Gourds,  Squashes, 
and  Pumpkins;  and  Messrs.  Harrison  and 
Sons,  Leicester,  had  thirty-nine  dishes  of 
Onions.  A  very  large  collection  of  Pota¬ 
toes.  in  dishes,  came  from  Mr.  R.  D.  Green, 
Wisbech. 
A  group  of  very  tall  and  magnificently 
grown  Celosias  was  staged  by  the  Earl  of 
Radnor  (gardener,  Mr.  Hazelton),  Long¬ 
ford  Castle.  Mr.  W.  J.  Godfrey,  Exmouth 
Nurseries,  Devon,  had  a  table  with  speci¬ 
men  Japanese  Chrysanthemum  blooms,  amongst  them  being  the  new 
Edward  VII.,  Dazzler.  Godfrey’s  Triumph.  Queen  Alexandra,  Attrac¬ 
tion,  Exmouth  Rival,  Sensation,  Exmouth  Crimson,  and  Godfrey’s 
Masterpiece. 
Messrs.  John  Peed  and  Son,  West  Norwood,  London,  S.E., 
sent  Apples  and  Grapes. 
Lord  Suffield  (gardener,  Mr.  William  Allen),  Gunton  Park, 
Norwich,  staged  a  fine  seedling  Apple  named  Norfolk  Beauty, 
which  obtained  an  Award  of  Merit.  He  had  also  dishes  of 
Pears. 
H.  B.  Holden,  Esq.  (Mr.  H.  Walters),  Eastwell  Park,  staged 
a  collection  of  fruit,  including  some  splendid  Melons,  Apples,  and 
Grapes.  The  table  was  as  effective  as  we  have  ever  seen. 
Orchids. 
Mr.  W.  H.  White,  Orchid  grower  to  Sir  Trevor  Lawrence, 
Bart.,  Dorking,  contributed  a  magnificent  plant  of  Cattleya 
Bowringiana.  There  were  eight  spikes  of  exceptionally  richly 
hued  flowers.  Mr.  White  also  sent  well  grown  examples  of 
Habenaria  carnea,  H.  militaris,  and  Sophro-Cattleya  Chamber- 
lainiana.  with  one  or  two  others.  Mr.  A.  Chapman,  gardener  to 
Captain  Holford.  Westonbirt,  Tetbury,  sent  a  pair  of  wonderfully 
fine  baskets  of  Vanda  Kimballiana.  Mr.  W.  P.  Bound,  gardener 
to  J.  Column,  Esq.,  Reigate,  had  a  small  group  of  Orchids,  com¬ 
prising  Dendrobium  Phalsenopsis  and  others  in  good  form. 
Some  grandly  grown  examples  of  Oncidium  Forbesi  were 
shown  by  Messrs.  Charlesworth  and  Co.,  Heaton,  Bradford;  the 
spikes  were  exceptionally  good.  This  firm  sent  also  one  or  two 
C’attleyas  and  Laelio-Cattleyas.  Mr.  W.  H.  Young,  Orchid 
