"HONGKONG HORTICUL
TURAL SOCIETY.
·YESTERDAY'S FLOWER SHOW.
BONGKONG CLUB'S GOOD ESFITS
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THE CHINA MAIL..
8.pota of Aruma-1; Six Paul
3 pots of Pot Marigolds (Calendula Chatur; 2, Mr. Ho Kom Tong, officinalis)-1, Mrs. Murray Scott
3.pots of Begonia (acmper florens) 2 Mr. H. W. Looker. 1 Hon. Mr. D. Landale; 3, Bir Ho Koi Toog.
.8 pote of Carnations and/or Pleo tees.-1, Mr. Chan King Yue: 3. Mr. Ho Kon Tong.
8 pots of Cactus Dahliae.-1, MA 8 pots of Peony Dahlias-1, Hou. to hom Tong, Siz Q. P. Chater. Mr. D. Landale: Lady Ho Tung.
9 pole of Dublas, other than Cae- tu or Peony-1, Lady Ho Tung: Hon. Mr. 1. Landale..
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3 pots of Heliotropo-1, United Services R. 2. Mr. Chan King Yue.
3 pots of Nasturtiums (dwarf varieties)-1, Mr. N. L. Watson; 2, Sir Robert Ho Tung.
3 pots of Petunias-1, Mr. H. W. Looker; 2, Commodore Gurner.
3 pots of Pansies and/or Violas.--. 1, Mr. H. W. Looker; 2. Mrs. J. W. Taylor; award of merit, Cdr. Beck.
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3 pots of Phlox Drummondi-1, Mr. H. W. Looker; 2, Mr. C. Thorne. 3 pots of Primola.-Award of merit, Mr. N. L. Watson.
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3 pots of Roses.-1, Mr. T. E 3 pots of violets.1, Mr. C. D. Pearce, Wilkinson; 2, Mr. N.L. Watson. 3 pots of Verbena.-1, Beckwith, 2, Mrs. M. Scott.
3 pots of Linaria (tall varieties) 3. pola of Larkspure-1, Mr. Ho Kom Tong: 2; Hon. Mr. D. Landale.1, Mr. H. W. Locker; 2, Mrs. M.
3 pots of Maiden Hair Ferns.1, Scott. Lady Ho Tung; 3. Mr Ho Kom Tong.
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extremely bad winter and the extra- ordinarily we predictions which were made of to the sort of flower show we might expect, we have, on the whole, had an extraordinarily good show." (Applause.) Some of the exbibite I regard personally as being nothing less than riarvellous.
8 pose of Dianthus, excluding Car There are two point I want to makil une is to ask exhibitors, next year, ulions, Picotes and Sweet Willam. The Hongkong Horticultural Sonally to us that their exhibits, Mr. Ho Kom Tong; 2, Dr.
are ticketed before they leave their Forsyth. It is hardly fair to throw olety held its annual show of fuit. the flowers, and regetables at Botanical Gardons yesterday, The Chinese gardener the task of deciding between different classes min somewhat spoiled the proceed of flowers, and the pees fellow himet ings in the early part of the after vacibly makes mistakes which noon there were not many present ereute great confusion and give a but later on, towards 3 p.in. when great deal of hard work to the Cop the presentation of prizes took place hitter. We ask the exhibitors, next by Mr. Gúmer, the number of those year, to as the tickets themselves present had increased. During the to the flowers at plants before they leave the house. The other kugges. afternoon, by kind permission of Major Morgan and Officers, the Bandton is ts:, I noticed that we have of the 18th Intants played a good here today H.E. the Officer Ad- The selection of raise. The show wasiniastering the Government under the patronage His Excel Government has always taken very great interest in our flowershows and lency the Officer Administering the Government, the Hon. Mr. Claud has always erined a readiness to Serem, CMG, His Excellency accept and welcome any suggestion Vige-Ahua Sir F. C. T. Tudor, whenever made to it. I am now KOMO, C.B. His Excellency going to make one, which I hope His Maj-General. Vente Com Excellency, will make a note of, and promote to the utmost of his power indore V. 1. turner. R.N., and
It is that in the Botanical and Sir Paul Chater, K. C.M.G.
The entries this year were more Forestry Department we abould have than last year, being over 980 and in future a trained English working ch number constitutes a record gardener, who will not only be avail There were 70 exhibitor, among able for the actual work of growing the Pole Gardens but these being some of last years prize flowers in winners, the most, owessful being for consultations by the general Mr. Bu kom Tong. The following community at a moderate fee. With is the complete 1 of the Colony's one or two notable exceptions, we horticulturaliste whose exhibits were are all extremely ignorant af gandene chview yesterding:-
and plants, how to cultivate them upd what to do with them. If we Mr. J. Scott Harston, Mr. T. D. Moorhead, Mr. H. B. Dowbiggin, bad a gardener from Home it would Mr. C. Thorne, Coquander U. W. tend auferintly to advance the in Beckwith, RN, Mrs Bird. Sir terests of the society and the attrac Robert to Tong, Mrs. Murray Scott ticas of the Colony, in which flowers and gardens form so great an attri- MT. E. Pearce, Mir. C. E. H. Bovie, Ms. Aubrey. Matiku Hohote. I ask you to join in giving pital, es. C. H., Hay, Mr. H. three cheens for Mrs. Gurner, V. Looker, Mrs. Mansfield, Mr. A. H. Compton, Mr. C. D. Wilkinum, Me. A. G. M. Fletcher, Mrs. R. M. Dyer, Ms. Pearce, Conutiodors. V.
These having been given, Mr. Looker expressed their appreciation the band work done by their Hon.
·Secretary, Mr. H. B. L. Dowbiggin.
Mr. Dowbiggin presented Mrs. Gurner with a sinalt silver pot con taining a plant as a wenents of the
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Mise June Looker, Miss Angel Orain 3 dağ, TION OF FLOWERS.
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2 pots of Ferns, excluding Maiden Hair and Asparagus Pluusoons.—1, Mr. Ho Kone Tong.
3 pots of Asparagus Piano-1, Mr. Ho Kom Tong,
3. pots of Freesia, white or lemon coloured-1. Mr. Ha Koin Tong; 2, United Services R.C.
3 pots of Freesia Hybrids.No
award.
3 pots of Clarkia-No awards. 3 pots of Cinerarias-Award of merit, Mr. N. L. Watson.
3 pots of Stocks-1, Mr. N. Watson; 2, T.-E. Pearce.
FRIDAY, MARCH 14, 1919.
"LOCAL AND GENERAL
WEATHER REPORT
March 14d. 19% 2501-Bmeur Attention is called to the adver-increased considerably over Japan tisement of Messrs. Pohoomull Bros. anticyclone having moved eastwar whose sale is open for another 7 has decreased moderately at contit
stations, and slightly lowhere.
blooms on each stem), only one colour Mr. A. Nicol: 2, Mr. Ho Kom Tong- and/or variety in each bunch.-1
6 bunches of Cosmos not more than 15 heads in each vase-Award of Merit: Mr. Ho Kom Tong.
3 Red and/or Pink Roses-1, Mr. days. J. Lambert; 2, Mrs. J. J. Harrington. Þa 3 White and/or yellow Roses.-1. Sir Paul Chater: 2. Mr. J. Lambert..
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Mr. A.O. Brawn of the Govern
Education Department has returned to the Colony. He 6 Carnations and or Picotees.--1. has been on service with the Chinese Mrs. Jordan'; 2, Mrs. J.J. Harrington. Coolie Corps.
.6 Cactus Dahlias.-1, Mrs. J. J. Harrington; 2, Sir Paul Chater.
6 Feony Dahlias,-1, Mr. R. Nichol son; 2, Mrs. J. J. Harrington.
6 Dahlias other than Cactus or Peony-1, Lady Ho Tung: 2, Mr. Ho Kom Tong.
3 Roses any Colour-1, Mrs. Harment rington: 2, Mr. J. Lambert.
Information has been received in the colony that Mr. Algar F Carleton. formerly Vice Consul attached to the Consulate General here and later raised to the rank of Consul assigned to the Consulate at 6 bunches Mignonette (not more Batavia to assist the Consul in charge. than 12 heads in each bunch) has been instructed to open a new Medan, Sumatra, where America Tung.
rubber interests are extensive. Mrs. Mr. Ho Kom Tong; 2, Lady Ho Consulate of the United States at Carleton has left for her home in England.
6 bunches Nasturtium (not less than 4 distinct colours, and not more than 20 blooms in each bunch, L.K.C.C.; 2, Mr. R. A. Nicholson.
3 pots of Tropaeolum Carfariensis. No award.
3 pots of Sweet Peas. No award. SECTION 3.-Vegetables, etc.; open to all except Feak gardens and Chinese market-gardens.
Collection of vegetables (not less 3 pots of Single Cerciaus.-1.than 6 varieties and not more in exhibited in the class for that variety) Mr. Ho Kom Tong; 3, Mr. Y. J.number of each variety than may be Stabb.
a pots of Double Geruniume-1,1, Mr. Ho Kom Tong; 2, Hongkong 25 pods of French Beans.-1 Mr. sir . P. Chater. P. Hon. Mr. D Club; award of merit, Mr. G. M. Landale.
Ho Kom Tong, 2, Lady Ho Tung,
3 pots of Ivy-leaved Geraniums. 1, Mr. N. J. Stabb, Hou. Mr. D.
Tanabe
3 pots of Mignonette.--13. Eo Kora Tong: 2. Lady Ho Tung,
3. pots of French Marigolds.-1. Dr. Forsyth; 2. L.K.C.
3 pots, Fot. Marigoki (Calendula officinaira. Hongkong Club; Hon. Mr. D. Lundale
Shaw.
6 beets,-1, Sir C. P. Chater, 2, Mr. G. M. Shaw.
25 Brussels Sprouts. 1, Mr. G. N. Orme; 2, Mr. Ho Kom Tong.
4 Cabbages.--1, Mr. G. N. Orme, 2, Mr. 1. Lambert.
4 Cauliflowers or Broccoli, Mr.
Landale. Ho Kom Tong; 2, Hon. Mr. D
6 Carrots.-1, Mr. J. Lambert 2 3 poles of Nasturtium (dwarf varie- test, Me. Ho Koh Tong: 2, Dr.Mr. G. M. Shaw.
4 Heads of Celery-1, Hongkon Forsyth.
3 pots of Petunias.1, Sir G. P. Club; 2. Mr. G.. M. Shaw,
6 Lecks.-1, K.C.C.; 2, Sir C. P. Chater; 2, Mr. Ho Kom Tong.
3 pets of Pansies and, or Violas.—Chater; he., Lady Ho Tung. 1. Hongkong Club 2, SC. P. Chater h.c... Ms. Ormiston.
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6 Lettuces (cabbage varieties)-1,
Six C. P. Chater; Z. Mr. Ho Kom
3 pats of Phlox Drutninondi.-1.Teng. Mrs Jordan; 2, Mr. G. M. Ora
6 Lettuces (cos varieties),-1, Mr.
3 pots of Primula-1, Mr. Ho Ho Kom Tong; 2, Lady He Tung.
12 Onions,-1, Lady Ho Tung; 2, Kom Tong; 2, Mr. B. Busto.
Mr. Ho Kom Tong.
3 pots of Roses-1, Dr. Forsyth;
6 Parsnips. 1, K.C.C.; 2, Mr. Ho 25 pods of Feas.-1, Mr. Ho Kom 3 pots of Verbena-1, Kowloon Tong; 2, Hon. Mr. D. Landale.
12 Potatoes. 1, Mr. G. N. Orme; C. 2. Mr. Ho Kom Tong.
3 pots of Violete.-1. Hongkong | Kom Tong. Club; 2, Kowlons CIU.
Gurner, RN, Mrs. John Taylor. Mr. X. L. Watson, Mrs. Stabb, Mts. A. E. Griffin, Mr. S. H. Dodwell, ton, Miss A Wallace, Mr. R. A. Nicholson, Miss V. Scanlan, Mrs. J
An impromptu auction followed J. Harrington. Dr. Charles Forsyth, when M. Dowbiggin sold 14 pots of Mr E. J. Noronhy. Lady Ho Tung,
carnations raised by Mr. Downing. Mr. A. Nivel, Mr. W. Hardwick, Mr. Clan "King Yue bought eleven Kowloon Cricket Club, Mr. Evan
be $275. Mr. J. E. Joseph the re-2, Sir, C. P. Chater, maining three for $100. Mr. Stubb Ormiston, Mr. Ho Kom Tong, Mr. Chun King Tue, United Service bought three of Mr. Dowbiggin's car. Recreation Club, Hongkong Club. natione for $75 and the Hon. Mr. Ladies Recreation Club, M. Holyouk purchased some roses from
The Makeham, Mr. John Lambers, Mr. Mrs. Harrington for $50. G. N. Orte, Hon. Mr. David Lan- du, Mr. G. M. Shaw, Mrs, G. Money thus raised will be divided Shaw, Mr. N. J. Stabb, Me M. M. between St. Dunstan's Home" and
the Hongkong Benevolent Society. Stabb, Mr. Jordan, Mr, B. Basto, Mrs. Evan Jones, Mi Esmé Scott Huston, Miss Pawela Scott Har ton. Sir Paul Chater, C.M.G., Miss Dorothy Horoak in Peggy bror don, Mr. W. P. Seath, Miss Betty Hammond, Misa Anne Dodwell, Mr. W. M. Humphreys, Master Nicolas Stabb, Mrs. Black, Mind Moxon, and Mr. Moxon.
The climatic conditiene have had a spoiling effect on Sowers of h und for this reason, with the N hibits yesterday were not so m on previous cuRjODS. mists which hay
Peak ding the Bloge
OFFICIALS.
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The thinks of the Society are due to the low'ng who kindly con tibaked to the Prize Fund s
3 pots of Limaria (tall varieties)-2, Mr. Ho Kom Tong. 1, Mr. Ho Kon Tong.
25 Radishes-1, Hongkong Club;
3 pots of Clarkia.-1. L.R.C.; 2.2. Mr. Ho Kom Tong. Mr. E. Ormiston.
3 pots of Cneturias.-No awazi
4. Savoy Cabbages-1, Sir Paul Chater; 2, Hongkong Club.
12 Tomatoes-1, Hongkong Club; 6.Tardina-1. Mr. Ha Kom Tong 2. Lady Ho Toung.
2 pots of Stocks Kowloon C.C. 2. . Ho Kom Tong 1, 2 KCC
3d of Trapp -No award.
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of Sweet Peas-1, Ho Tong 2, Mr. E. J. Noronha. SECTION 2-Plants in Fots; Peak gardens only,
3 pots of Marguerite (Chrysanthe mum frutescens)-1, Mr. S. H. Dod well; 2, Mrs. C. H. P. Hay.
3 pots of (tall varieties) Nastur tium-1. Sir Robert Ho Tung: 2 3 pots of Salvia-1, Mr. C. D. Mrs. J. Scott Harston."
6 pots of Annuals or plants raised Wilkinson; 2, MP H. B. L. Dowbiggin. from seed the same season (exclud Looker: 2, Mr. N. L. Watson; he ing Nasturtiums).1, Mr. H W.
3 pots of Annuals or plants raised
the same seed from Sir Robert Ho Tung
included in classes and
season
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2 Vegetable Marrows-1, Mr. Ho Kom Tong; 2, Hon. Mr. D. Landale. 6 Kohl Rabi-1, Hon. Mr. D. Landale; 2, Mr. Ho Kom Toog.
SECTION 4-Vegetables, etc; Peak gardens only."
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Collection of vegetables (not less than 6 varieties and not more in number of each variety than may be exhibited in the class for that variety). 1, Mrs. Bird; 2. Mrs. J. Scott Harston; commended, Mrs. W. M. Humphreys.
25 pods of French Beans. -1, Sir Robert Ho Tung; 2, Mrs. S. J. Harston.
6 Beets.-1, Mrs. J. S. Harston; 2, Mrs. Bird; Commended: Mrs. M. Scott, and Mr. H. W. Looker.
25 Brussels Sprouts.-1, Mr. T. Moorhead: 2, Mrs. Murray Scott; to 42 and 45 to 78-1, Mrs. D. Mcommended: Mrs. Bird. Dyer; 2, Mr. N. L. Watson.
3 pots of Antirrhinum.-1, Mr. H. W. Looker; 2, Mrs. Murray Scott.
3 pots of Aruma-1. Mr H. W,
President:r. H., W. Looker. Conninter-Mr. Aubrey, MTS, Mrs, Newall, Mr. E. J. Norchixi, Mr. Bran Ornator, Mr. T. 'E. Pearce, Ms. J. W. Taylor, Mr. W. "J.,' cher, Mr. W. 31. Hundh-
eys (Hon Treasurer), and. 3* *
H. B. L. How biggin (Hon
Secretary). Judo
Plant in pot (Peak) ers. E. J. Noronha und A. Nicol: (open): Messts. H. W. Looker and Vegetables xus M. Humphreys. The hears (open): Mesure. W. J. Tutcher and Beckwith (Peak;: enveloped the Commanders U past weeks have had Meer, W. J. Tutcher and Aucott
• effect on bloons. The Cut-Blowers (open): Mesere. N. L. ng plants were noticed yester Watson and W. J. Tuscher: (Peak
Scott day to have smaller blooms, many Messrs. A. Nicol and E. J. Noronha
the Rowers seemed, to be pinched. General exhibits: Mr. J. The pot plants of the Hon. Mr. J. Hurston. Mrs. R. "Dyer, Mr. J. Landale which won the challenge op L. McPherson, Mes. W. J. Tat- Ind plenty of bloom. Mr. G. Thorne eher and E. L. Sini. with his three pots of Hellotrope secured the. Clallenge cup for the Peak. The Peak is to be congratus
H.E. Major-General. F. Ventris, lated on its cut flowers. The sweet Deus in their man fold tits were cominodore V. G. Gurner. R.N.. beautiful and the Matilda Hospital Hon. Sir Pau! Chater, Ft., CM. Looker; 2, Sir Robert Ho Tung--
3 pots of Begonia semper florens), won the Challenge cup for the Peak Hon. Mr. David Landale, Hor. Sir.
Lay Chu Puk, Hon. Mr. Ho Fook,1, Mr. H. B. L. Dowbiggin, 2, Mrs. for week-peus. Mr. A. Nicol's ex-
3 pots of Carnations an/or Picotees. hibit of sweet peus was greatly ad- Sir Robert Ho Tong. Ludy Ho Tuag. J. Scott Harston.. tired and won for him the Open Mesara, Ho Kom Tong, J. Scott Challenge cup. Of the other tower Earston, H. W. Looker, N. J. Stabb,-1, Mr. H. B. L. Dowbiggin.
3 pots of Dianthus (excluding Car there were roses, dahlias, cartat one. 0.3.E., C. D. Wilkinson, Mr. picotees and pansies and they arre Newall, Messrs. John W. Taylor, nation, Picotee and Sweet William). all wo good that the judge had no Evan Ormiston, H. B. L. Dowbig-1, Mrs. Murray Scott; 2, Mrs. J. easy task in selecting the winners. gib, H. Hancock, TC. Downing, Scott Harston.
3 pote of Cactus Dahlias.-No K. A. Gubbay, E. Howard, Wong VEGETABLE EXHIBITS. The vegetable exhibits were the Kam Fook, M. F. E. Grifin, award. best the Colony has ever seen. The Meners. S. G. Newall, W. L. Patten 3 pots of Peony Dahlias.--1, Mrs. 3 pets of Dahlias, other than Cactus, Hongkong Club exhibited rhubarb of den, G. C. Moxon, H. W. Bira, T.J. Scott Harston. d good kind whilst the Kowloon Crie E. Penres, B. Basto, Chao Po Sien, ket Clubs secured the Challenge cap Leung Yen Po, CE. H. Beavia, A. or Peony. No award. for vegetables with an excellent. Apear, Mr. Murray Scott, Mrs variety of legks with long stems and A. Dalziel, Mrs. D. Templeton, Mrs. a clean and clear skin. Some fite W. J, Hill, Mr. A. Meol, und: to specimens of tomatoes, lettuces and celery were also shown by the Hong hong Club. Leeks grown on the lower levels were exceptionably good. Mr. H. W. Looker carried off the Challenge cup for Peak vegetables included in which were some good "leeks: The cabbages were hard to judge. They were all small but very well shaped. The Peak produced 8 pots of Nasturtium (tall vuric Hoe very fine Brussels sprouts ties.-1, Hongkong Club; 2, Kowlous Mr Ho Kom Tong's collection of Cricket Club, vegetables won the first prize, and tire was closely followed by that of the Hongkong Club.
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Mrs. Taggart for presentation of a Cup for roses in Claes 150.
THE PRIZE LIST. OECTIONS 1-Pianta in 'Pota; open
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3 pots of Heliotrope.-1, Mr. C. 3 pots of Larkspurs-1. Mrs. Mur- Thome: 2, Mr. T. W. Moorhead. ray Scott; 2, Mr. T. W. Moorhead..
4 Cabbages.-1, Mr.T. E. Pearce; 2, Mr. N. L. Watson: commended: Mr.T: Moorhead."
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12 Pansies.1, Mr. E. Ormiston:| 2, Lady Ho Tung...
6 bunches of Violets (not more than 25 in each bunch).-I. Mr. Ho Kom Tong: 2, K.C.C.
SECTION 6. Cut flowers, Peak gardens only.
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Hongkong Rainfall for the 24 anding at 10 am to-day, 03 Total since January 1h 9.18 szalust an average of 4.14 inches,
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Forecast for the 34 hours endi 1.-Hongkong to Gap Book.. E. noon on the 13th. moderute; cloudy with drizahing improving later.
Channel. N -Form strong, moderating.
1-outh coat of Chlpa Hongkong and Lamock. Thes No.
-doath coast of Chins b Hongkong and Hainang Thg. To. L...
·ROYAL, OBSENPATORE HONGKONG, DAILY WRATH
REPORT.
MARON 14, 1919-0.m
The American Consul General is able to announce that the import re strictions the United States govern ment peanuts have been removed as from March 11. Individual import Station. licenses are still required for each 6 bunches of Cut Flowers of 6 shipment but it is provided that distinct kinds and not more than the import licence number need be mixed, but any one kind must not salate before the consulating of Newaro vase of the same kind. Flowers may not be produced at the appear in more than I vase, foliage invoices. Peanuts are not yet includHakodate flowers in each vase not to be added. import licenses. There will be no (flowers from trees and hardwood further trouble about shipments Kagoshima other than that belonging to the ed under the terms of the general Tokio shrubs are excluded).-1, Mrs. R. M. from this market under present Oshima.... Dyer; 2, Mrs. M. Scott.
6 bunches of Sweet Peas, contain. ing 15 stems each, fone or more blooms on each stem), only one
arrangements,
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Temperature.
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130,00 Burin Laland 30.14 Weihaiwai10
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colour and/or variety in each bunch. A GREAT SHIPPING DEAL, Hankow
1, Matilda Hospital; 2, Mr. H. B. L. Dowbiggin.
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6 bunches of Coemes not more than 15 heads in each vase.-1, Mrs. M. Scott.
3 Red and for Pink Roses-Award of Merit: Mr. T. E. Pearce.
3 White and/or Yellow Roses, 1 Mr. T. E. Pearce.
3 Roses any colour.-1, Mr. T. E. Pearce.
6 Carnations and/or. Picotees.--
Ichang Kiukiangl Changsha..
Lord Inchcape and Sir Owed Shanghai-3/1.15233-07 Philipps, MP, have entered into an Ostala
10.17 100
Direction,
8 30.08 $6.94 =
130.4 56 24 NT
Amoy agreement with the Controller of harp Pk. 7.30.01 Shipping to take over the Govern Swatow ment contracts made with shipbuil. Talhoku ders for 137 steamers now in contains
struction. The vessels will be offer
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The transaction involves Macas....... Award of Merit:Mrs. J. Scott Harston. same terms as they have been ac Gap Rock..
Wachow 6 Cactus Dahlias-All disqualified. quired.
6 Dahlias other than Cactus or Peony.-No award.
6 bunches of Mignonette (not more than 12 beads in each bunch).-Mr. N, L. Watson.
6 bunches Nasturtium, not less than 4 distinct colours, and not more than 20 blooms in each bunch.-1 Mr, T.E., Pearce; 2, Cdr. Beclewith,
12 Pansies, Mr. C. D. Wilkin son; 2. Mr. H. W. Looker.
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29.81
9.87
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129.91
4.9 9.88
6 Peony Dahlias.-Award of Merit:| £20,000,000, and is thus on an im Pakbol mense scale. It will be generally Hoiho Mr. H. W. Looker.
regarded as refecting great credit on Fhulien 1.0.59
0.St. James" the public spirit and enterprise of Tourang Lord Inchcape and Sir Owen Philipps. Aparri ..... At the same time. it relieves the Dagupan... Government from a serious position. Manila The arrangement is undoubtedly one Legaspi".. of the most important steps which Tacloban... has yet been taken in the direction of gurigao demobilising industry. Lord Inchcape Gam and Sip Owen Philipps have assumed Labuan-- Å a a great responsibility and a risk in thus relieving the Government of the vessels, but they ha selves true Je little doubt that we shipping industry wrally to their support and be glad to ill up such blanks as they can in their fleets, even though the cost of replacing tonnage at the present time may appear high. It can well be imagined that if owners generally do not not rise to the occasion and show their belief in the future of the industry. Lord Inchcape and Sir Basket of Cut Flowers for children Owen Philipps will have plenty of between the ages of 7 and 15 to be opportunity to employ the vessels in set up by the exhibitor without aid the various feets under their control, -1, Miss Dodwell; 2. Miss P. Scott and no one can grudge them any Harston; 3, Miss J. Looker.
6 bunches of Violets not more than 25 in each bunch)-1, Matilda Hospital; 2, Mr. H. W. Looker.
Section 7 General Exhibits open to all.
2 Ladies' Flower sprays and 2 Gec- tlemen's Button holes.-1, Miss Wal- lace; 2; Mrs. J. J. Harrington.
6 Cut Roses.-1, Mr. R. A. Nichol- son; 2,, Mr. J. Lambert..
1 vase of Cut Flowers (judged for decorative effect).-2, Miss Wallace; 2, Mrs. J. W. Taylor.
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Best Table decoration-1, Mrs. Black: 2. Mrs. J. J. Harrington; 3, Mr. E. J. Noronha.
profit they may make.
pe can be
Display of Cut Flowers grown by. PEACE CELEBRATION. exhibitor-Highly commended: Mr.' Ho Kom Tong..
3 pots of Cyclamen.-Commended; Mr. H. W. Looker.
3 pota of Single Daffodils.-Award of Medt; Mrs. Bird.
3 pots of Double Daffodils-No
6 Carrots-1, Mrs. Bird; 2, Mr. Gaward. D. Wilkinson; commendeds Mr. T. Moorhead,
4 Cauliflowers or Broccoli-1, Mrs. J.Scott Harston; 2, Mr. T. Moorhead. 4 Heads of Celery Mr. H. B. L. Dowbiggin
6 Leeks.-1, Mr. H. W. Looker; 2, Sir Robert Ho Tung,
6 Lettuces (cabbage varieties).-1, Mrs. Stabb; 2, Com. Beckwith,
6'Lettuces (cns varieties).-1, Mr. H. W. Locker; 2, Mrs. Griffin,
12 OnionsAward of Merit: Me
T. E. Pearce
6. Parsnips-1, Mr. C. D. Wilk- Linsen; 2, Mrs. T. Moorhead.
25 pods of Pras-1, Mr. A. H, Compton; 2, Sir Robert Ho Tung.
12 Potatoes-1, Mr. C. H. P Hay. 25 Radishes.1, Mr. H. W. Looker, Mr C. E. H. Beavis."
3 pots of "Maiden Hair Ferns-1,1, Mr. H. W. Looker; 2. Mr. T. E. Pearce.
3 pots of Ferns (excluding Maiden to all except Perks gurdens and Chi-hair and Asparagus Flumosus),
award of merit, Mrs. Stabb. nese market-gardener.
a pota of Marguerite (Chrysanthe mum frutescens).1, Mr. B. Busto: 2, Hon. Mr. D. Landale.
3 poin of Balvis-1, Kowloon C.C. 2, Mr. Ho Kom Tong: highly commended, Sir Paul Chater; award of Inerit, Ladies Recreation Club TABLE DECORATIONS.
8 pots of Annuals or plants raised The table decorations were all very good. Mr. Black's came firsta from seed the sime season (excluding simple aru nout table containing aNasturtiume)-1, Ho Kom Tong; 2. bunch of flowers in the middle. Mrs. Hou, Mr. D. Landale, JJ. Hurrington's table with roses for decorations carrie sond ** DISTRIBUTION OF "PRIZES."
Shortly after-par, Mrs. Ourner distributed the prizes after which the President of the Society, Mr.II. W Looker, said think, considering the
pots of Annuals or plants raised from sced the same, season and Dot included in Classes 1 to 8 and 0 to 80-1, 31r. Ho Kom Tong, 3, Hon. ME. D. Landale.
3 pote of Antirrhinum, Tom Tong; 2, K.CO
3 pots of Asparagus Plumosus. Awald of merit, Mr. H. W. Looker.
3 pots of Freesia, white or lemon coloured 1, Mr. N. L. Watson; 2, Sir Robert He Tung.
3 pots of Freelia Hybrids.-Award of merit, Mr. H. W. Looker.
3 pots of Double Geraniums-1, Mr. H. B. L. Dowbiggin; 2, Mr. C D. Wilkinson,
3 pots of Ivy-leaved Geraniums
4 Savoy Cabbages. Mr. T. E. Pearce.
8 Tomatoes. Mr. C. E H. Beavis; 2 Mrs. M. Scott.
6 Turnips-1, Mrs. Stabb: 2, Cdr. Beckwith.
2 Vegetable marrows-Award of Merit: Mrs. J. Scott Harston.
Sir Robert Ho Tung.
6 Kehi Rabi.-Award of Merit:
3 pots of Hyacinths.-Commended; Mrs. E. Jones.
6 pots of Annuala or plants grown from seed the same season.-1, Mr, Ho Kom Tong; 2, Sir Paul Chater.
the Hon. Mr. | A meeting of Holyoak's sub-committee of the Peace afternoon, for the purpose of electing Celebration Committee met this a vice chairman, with the result that the Hon. Mr. Dodwell was elected.
HONGKONG. BRITONS SEND £120.
3 pots of flowering plants of the same kind or variety grown from
St. George's Society of Hongkong seed and 'not included in the Society's list of flowering plants.-1, Mrs. Rinforms subscribers to the Dover Patrol Memorial Fund that the net Makem; 2, Mrs. M. Scott
amount subscribed was $779.37, equalling, at 3/1, £120, and a tele graphic remittance of this amount was made to the Mayor of Dover on March 12 as a contribution from Hongliong Britons.
CHALLENG CUPS.
Plant Pots Open: 3 pots of Begonia's Hon. Mr. David Landale.
Plant Pots Peak: 3 pots of Heliotrope Mr. C. Thorne.
Vegetables Open: 6 Leeks Kow. loon Cricket Club.
Vegetables Peak: 6 Leeks Mr. H. W. Looker.
Cut Flowers Open: Sweet Peas Mr. A. Nicol..
Cat Flowers Peak: Sweet Peas Matilda Hospital.
THIS AFTERNOON'S SHOW.
put the ivy-leaf geranium-hence they were disqualified. In another case three plants bad to be shewn all from seed is the same year. But in one exhibit one of the three plants was at least five years old and another more than that! Then there was trouble with dahlias what was a peony dahlia
The show opened at 1 p.m. to-day and a cactus dahlia.
Mr. Dowbiggin pointed out the was very small. Mr. H.B. L. Dowlate: The pansies up to a week ago but up to 3.00 o'clock the attendance devastations of the Peak weather of biggin informed a Chine Mail man had been good, now they are marked of the flowers later in the day. The make a good class. The violets also all except Peak gardens and Chinese that there would be a sale of many with spots by the fog but yet they market-gardenera.
SECTION 5.-Cut flowers, open to
Hongkong in the and it 1. BAROMETER, reduced to 32 Fahrenheit, on the level of the inches, tenths and hundredths.
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HONGKONG TIDES
The tide-bable given below he oompiled at the National Almanad in London from the result of the a of observations taken by means automatic tide-recording machine Water Police Basin at Telm Sha during the years 1809-8.
The zero of the table correspond the sero of the sounding in the Adr Chart
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3 pots of Single Geraniums-1, Sir Robert Ho Tung; 2, Mr. H. B. L.12 bunches of Cut flowers, of not auction and sale yesterday realised went off in the last weeks. The China. less than 6 distinct kinds, and not about $600, $150 and $150 respec Mail also understands that it is hoped Dowbiggin.
more than two vases of the same tively. In the course of a stroll round to hold small exhibition in the one kind must not appear in more the number of exhibits disqualified.
In the earlier reports of prizen, tam kind; flowers may be mixed, but any the grounds Mr Dowbiggin pointed out City Hall sometime in the autumn than two vases; foliage other than These disqualifications have caused when cactus dahlias will be shown. vase not to be added. Flowers from the fault was with the exhibitors: rections to be made viz: that belonging to the flowers in each some comment but in his opinion winners there are one or two cor- Baw. 17 trees and hard wood shrubs are There has been carelessness
1, Cdr. Beckwith award of merit, Mr. H. B. L. Dowbiggin. A
3 pots of Mignonette-1, Mr. H.
excluded), Mr. RA. Nicholson; they had not taken enough notice of the rules. To shew that this was so 3 pots of French Marigolds,1,2, Mrs. E. Ormiston. W. Looker Mr Ho Mr. C. D. Wilkinson; 2, Mr. H. W.
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6 bunches of Sweet Peas, contain he g ve several examples. In a class were, won by Sir Robert Ho Tung = ing 15 stems on each, (one or more of do ble leaf geraniums people had and not by Mr. T. E. Pearce.
March 15 to 21, 1919.
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