... visited the show in Baker-street in 1844, and again in 1850. The Royal visit in 1844 is the first occasion of an agricultural show being attended by the Sovereign. It was not the first time, however, that Royalty took an interest in the club shows. George ...

... Hunt for so flattering a notice, and these occasioned the following letter from him to Mr. Dalby:- 4, Upper Cheyne Raw, Chelsea, 5 March, 1834. - Dear Sir-It is a very great pleasure to be able to give any pleasure to those who are so sensible of it ...

... ROYAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. I The first grand flower show of the season took place yesterday at the society's gardens, when, notwith- standing the rain, which seems to have vowed a vendetta against flower shows in general, the tents were densely thronged ...

... attended, and gave performances that were highly appreciated. Messrs. Veitch and Bon, of Exeter and Chelsea, exhibited a splendid collection of flowers and plants, but here this eminent firm does not contend for prizes. The silver medal was won by A. F ...

... months past of that an exisibition of works of art not mnodern weas coisteas' to plated dloring the time that the international show was as held, hot until within the last two months it has net bteci PI possible to collect and arrange tho objects, in consequence ...

... the Prince Arthur, the Duchess of Cambridge, the Princess Mary, and the Duchess of Mecklenburg-Strslitz. Tuesday attendance showed a slight falling-off when compared with the previous day, but the total gives a good figure, viz, 66,403, of whom 59,022 entered ...

... those from distaptocillt flower shows are becuj° tonie a currentferm e'bneof'thed Institutions of the age a influential individuals itfthee district about Keevil hai and the last two or ibre years done their utmost to ctivate love of the beaiitifial a ...

... being in both respects undiminished. The ST.) JAMES'S provides an excellent Entertainment, the new Farce of Bristol Diamonds showing to rare advantage the admirable talents of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Matthesv, and the classical Extravaganza of Endymion presenting ...

... with season tiolcets. The children of several Metropolitan schools were treated a sight of the Great Show on this day, and also the inmates of the Chelsea Workhouse. Vice-Admiral W. J. Hope Johnstone paid the expenses of 141 petty officers and seamen of ...

... SOCIETY, I The autumn show for fruits and flowers took place yesterday, in the gardens and conservatory, in presence of a full and fashionable company. The threatening aspect of the weather in the morning augured a regular Flower- show day, but the sky ...

... future to show the artistic genlius which she really a] possesses and is beginning to cultivate. In the next case, p~ Mr. Smith shows us snore pottery. Rare and beautifu ci u pieces of Chelsea, Derby, Worcester, Bow, ice., arc well Ce selected to show the character ...

... illustrative of the country mapped, or references to the maps showing its colonial possessions. On the face of general maps, as of Europe, are engraved the references to the special maps showing the several countries. This excellent school atlas is made ...