Yesterday week an exhibition of roses and other flowers was held at the Mansion House, in aid of the funds of the Hospital for Women and Children, and of the Convalescent Home for scarlet fever patients. The Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress opened the show, which was tastefully arranged in the Egyptian Hall and the Reception Saloon, and was visited by a large number of persons.

Source: The Illustrated London News, July 8, 1882, p.47