Newport Summer Rose Show 1926 Opening Ceremony

Seated left, front row: Vera Ellis.

Can you help with the identification of others in the picture?

Many thanks to Patrick White who sent the following information:

'Newport Summer Rose Show was promoted by Newport Horticultural Society, 25th June 1926, in the grounds of Nant Coch:(Risca Road} by permission of Alderman & Mrs. Fred Phillips. In was held aid of the Royal Gwent Hospital.'

'Man with bow tie: Sir Garrod Thomas.
Man with walking stick: Alderman Fred Phillips.
Photographer: W,G.Busby 122a,Chepstow Road Newport Mon.'