The Sun.
London, England, 1851-04-24 00:00:00

ROYAL SOUTH LONDON

TURAL SOCIETY.

The first flower show of this society for the present
year was held yesterday in the Assembly-rooms at the
Horns Tavern, Kennington. Some fine floral specimens,
although not very numerous, were exhibited, amongst
which the most noticeable were a few superb smiles arid
ericas, together with an elegant assortment ofcinerarias.
The prize for the best twelve of the latter was awarded
to Mr. Robinson. The other principal prizes conferred
by the awards of the censors were, the gold Albert
medal for the best collection of miscellaneous plants, to
Mr. W. Cole; the large silver Victoria medal, for the
same, to Mr. Hook, of Brixton; medals for auriculas, to
Mr. W. S. Ginger (two prizes), and to Mr. Turner, of
the Royal Nursery, Slough ; for polyanthuses, to
Mr. G. Smith ' • and—for the best specimen
plants—to Mr. W. Cole, for a splendid erica;
and to Messrs. Fairbairns, for a magnificent
azelitt. A collection of heartsease attracted much at-
tention, and procured a silver Linntesn medal for Mr. J.
Edwards. The only display in the vegetable depart.
ment consisted of some finely grown rhubarb, from Hay
and Sangster's, of Newington. For the summer exhibi-
tions, which are to take place in the Surrey Zoological
Gardens (by wbich time we trust certain horticultural
bickerings shall have been appeased), several extra
prizes are offered by members, including one of a mem.
ficaticms kind, announced by Mr. J. Marriott, of Grace-
'
Mr. o.key s band wa
church•street, " for the best glass of honey in the comb,
taken on the humane principle."
in attendance, and played a variety of pleasing and po-
pular airs.

THE NORFOLK GIANT INTRODUCED TO THE QUEEN.
—Mr. Robert Hales, whose height is said to be 7 ft. 6 in.,
and weight 34st. 6ib., was requested to attend at Buckingham
Palace on Friday week, when he had the honour of being
introduced to her Majesty, Prince Albert, and all the 'loyal
children ; and the hour's visit was, we understand, as grati-
fying to the Royal party and suite, as it must have been to
the gentleman of such gigantic proportions. It appears that
Mr. Hales had become the proprietor of the Craven Heed
Tavern, in Drury-lane, and for some weeks past the military
have assembled in strong force to have a look at him and
" take his measure," by standing by his side. From the
representations made, Colonel Buckley was induced, we
,vas
be-
lieve, to pay Mr. Hales a visit, and hence, we presume, ___.
an " order made out for his appearance at Courtn.".
may
Hales has a fine head, intellectual countenitn.ce,!,a "`
fairly he called " a very good looking man." his His._ebigeandt:
hands, and feet are not at all in proportion o height,
many men six feet high exceeding him in
t, and even some extent. In conversation he is pleasant, witty,
pects to
and his general bearing gentlemanly and kitnhdo.selrVehen Col.
, :
Buckley, who is 6ft. 4in., stood 3
b the
side of him at the
h d heartily at the
Palace, her Majesty, we understand, laug c
contrast. If we were to wish that " may his shadow never
grow less," Mr. Hales, perhaps;
stout, his weight, as
wovuerldy not coincide with us,
for our readers may imagine bs is.
above stated, being nearly 35 t
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WEBTMINSTER A DBE%ELEBRATION OF DIVINE
amorr.—The folloie
WORSIIIP DURING THE
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1 Dean and Chapterwing Dnotivicne
has been promulgated by the
.at ten and three; daily, at a quarter to
worship on Sunday®
Sacrament of the Lord's Supper—
Easter-day, W eight, ten and
hlth: r:sunday, Ascension-day, Trinity Sunday,
the first Sunday
_in edyaach month, after Divine service at ten,
and every ether Jiia
et eight o'clock in the raornizg.'!