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AGRICULTURAL SHOW
SUCCESS ATTENDS SHEK WU HUI EVENT
HIGH CLASS EXHIBITS
THE
CHINA
work must not be allowed to lapse this work
MAIL.
may be encouraged enjoyed any official work in my life
1
but must go on from atrength to throughout the Territories. In the more than that which I did as Land strength.
early stages, it is impossible to Oficer among you years ago. achieve any appréciable results feel, when I come into the New Territories, that I am among old without some assistance.
Before proceeding to report the progress made and our aims for the future, I should mention some of those who have worked to make the movement success, and before naming some of the New Territories H.E. The Governor Bids Farewell To The Villagers gentlemen, I should perhaps men tion those who have given unstinted service but whose work lies mostly in Hong Kong.
Energetic Helpers Our Secretary, Mr. J. D. Bush, is
frontier.
EDUCATION FOR CHINESE FARMERS
The Government has helped each friends, whose affection and help year by erecting the matshed. The has been given me without atint. committee earnestly hope that the Especially do I wish to thank the will aliso gita an village slders for their co-operation Government annual contribution towards the and the kindness which they have general work of the Association, and always shown me, both when I was in future the Show or Fafe will be Land Officer and since I have be one of the activities of the Assocla-come Governor. I wish you every. tlan.
happiness during the New Year and Before closing we should not omit throughout the years to come; and to mention the most valued services I am certain that, if a kind fate Abundant enthusiasm was shown at the third agricultural show of New Territories held in very picturesque surroundings on Satur- a worthy successor to Mr. Braga, of Mr. Fraser and the kindly inter-permits me hereafter to revisit the day at Shek Wu Hui, off Sheung Shui Halt, a few miles from the who was one of the principal work-jest which Mr. Green has bestowed New Territories. I shall find that ers in the Orst Show. Messrs. on the work of the Show, for all the future developments will have Bullock and Dowbiggin have assist-of which the Committee wish to surpassed all expectations. I know of nothing in the world more love- us from the start; and Intely we record their thanks.
H.E's Reply
ly than the creeks and Inlets. have had
H.E. the Governor's reply was valleys and hills of the New Terri. from Major C. M. Manners, O.K.E.,
as follows:--
tories with their rich fields and Mr. Mow Fung and others of the Kowloon Residents' Association, to
Mr. Wella, Elders of the New their picturesque villages. It is a whom we are greatly indebted for Territory, Ladies and Gentlemen:pleasant oasis in the turmoll of | many helpful suggestions in the it is a great satisfaction to me that China and God's blessing rests endeavour to make the Show as in three muccessive years exhibi. attractive as possible from the pointtions of agricultural products of the of view of the villagert, as well as New Territories have been held that of the visitors. The gentlemen here, and I am very glad to be pri of which are now from the Kowloon Residents' A830-vileged to open the third show in Chinese farmer ciation have been most energetle in Shek-u-hui to-day. In particular, in the New Territories if he will assisting in the work of expanding I rejoice to have this opportunity of a little more enter-the Show in every way possible. thanking you, Mr. Wells, and all but be just
I should also mention that special who have been associated with you in prising."
Honey
thanks are due to our Treasurer. initiating these annual exhibitions
H.E. the Governor (Sir Cecil Clementi, K.C.M.G.), who per- formed the opening ceremony, took the opportunity to bid farewell to his many friends and admirers among the inhabitants of the villages, who gathered from far and near to congratulate him on his promotion to Malaya.
EUROPEAN COMPETITORS
Thousands of people congregat ed in the spacious stand erected by the Government in the typical ly striking style of gigantic Chin- B matshed. the entrance to colourfully decorated which was in old-time design.
His Lady Clementi was with Excellency, who was attended hy Major H, B. L. Dowbiggin, H.K.V.D.C., Honorary Aide-de Camp. His Excellency was re- ceived by the Ret. . R.. Wells, O.R.E. (Chairman), Sir Robert Ilo Tung and Mr. J. A. Fraser, M.C.,
North District Officer,
(Vice Chairman). Mr. J. . Bush (Hon. English Secretary) and others.. The Band of the 3rd Battalion, 15th
Regiment. played Punjab selections from "The Geisha" dur- ing the afternoon Following the National Anthem, speeches were delivered from the stage in Eng fish and Chinese.
Better Than Before
Although there were few blank spaces on the stands, the general standard of exhibits was -notwithstanding the protracted weather higher unfavourable than in the two preceding shows, which testimony to the good work done by the Committee all over the Territories.
A number of Europeans com. peted and their exhibits compor eil very well with the others, which had been brought from miles around the countryside.
The Vegetables Foreign vegetables were tempt- ing and showed signs of good care. Chinese green vegetables came in for their share of praise, as did the class under "roots, etc."
"Fruft and lemons" had variety ns the keynote and made one wos der that so many kinds can be grown within the Colony.
Rice received the attention of
merchants as well as that of the ordinary consumer, and there were other kinds of cereals. Sugar cane was present in various types
Minores, all available to the
mest valued assistance
On honey, the following ob Mr. T. P. Tong.
and making them such a success servation appears :-
There has been a large number of Much arduous work is involved; but It may not be generally known New Territories residents in con-I am sure that it will result in that honey is produced in the New stant attendance at the meetings of great benefit to the inhabitants of In which about ten have been held the New Territories and that in this Territories on a small scale. order to encourage Agriculture on throughout the year. Among those fact you will find your ample re
Committee are who have taken an active interest ward. I congratulate you ake on modern lines, the endeavouring to secure exhibits of in these meetings and undertaking the further step, which is now of beehives and other duties in connecton with the being taken, to form an Agricul the latest types other appliances. It is hoped that Show are Mesars. Teng Wei-tong, tural Association in the New Terri
I do not doubt that every those who are interested will as Fung Ki-cheuk, the Chinese Secre-tories. sist the Committee in expanding lary, Mr. Ng Sing-chi, Mr. Tang encouragement to this project will this department as much as pos-Pak-kau, Mr. Tsol Po-tin and others be given by the Hong Kong Govern
loo numerous to mention. sible from year to year.
Special Exhibits
cultivated products.
ment, and I hope that it may lead to the establishment of co-operative credit work among the peasantry in the New Territories, It will be ar immense boon to farmers and vil. lagers, it co-operative arrangements
Sir R. and Lady Ho Tung Imperial Chemical Industries Mr. Fung Ki-cheuk's untiring (China), Lid, had a large special efforts and interest in the Show have stand of their own, with fertilis-been a great asset. Above all, we er. chemicals and a wide range of have been deeply indebted to Str can be made for the institution of These were Robert and Lady Ho Tung for their agricultural loan banks and for the minutely studied by the Chinese hospitality and the use of the "Tung transport of village produce and its farmers.
Ying Hok Po" for holding the com-marketing in Hong Kong and Kow The British-American Tobacco |mittee meetings. In fact, success toon. I trust that before long this Co. had a stand, most artistically up to the present has largely been may be achieved. arranged, displaying "Hatamen" due to their assiduous support.
Certain fentares have been added cigarettes, which are made from tobacco grown in Chinn.
Sheungshul Vegciables
Association to be Formed
The Water Supply
In consequence of the prolonged Works wili, no doubt,' be gladly drought in the early part of the given.
upon it.
Officiala
Patron:-HE. the Governor, Sir
Committeer-Rev. H.
Cecil Clementi, K.C.M.G. R. Wella.
Tang (Vice-Chairman), O.B.E. (Chairman), Sir Robert He Mr. J. A. Fraser (Vice-Chairman), Mr. James
D. Bush (Hon. English Secretary), Bir. Ng Sing-chi (Hon. Chinese Secre tary), bir. F. T. Tong (Hon. Treasur
Lasty Ho McPherson, Mr. C.
Mr. J. L er James Bullock, Mr. F. W. Stapleton Mr. Fred. C. Mow Fung, Mr. J. J. Whyte, Mr. H. B. L. Dowbiggin, Mr. Mr. Furg Ki-cheak, Mr. Tang Woj. C. M. Manners, O.BE., Mr. S. Jenyas,
"Tower Terry, Mr.
tong.
General Committee:-Mr. Lam Un-
chi, Mr. Li Chung-chong, Mr. Leang Kung-Rang, Mr. Li Ngan-lan, Mr. Li Tal-sang, Mr. Li Wa-fan, Mr. Lit Cheuk-ham, Mr. Ma lu-ting, Mr. Man Nim-chi, Mr. Man Po-tao, Mr. Pang Lok-sam, Mr. Sheng Lin-kwong, Mr.
TANE
Ching- Tang Chak-chau, Mr. tseung, Mr. Tang Fan-kam, Bir. Tang Fan-sun, Mr. Tang Hing-tong, Tang Pak-kau, Mr. Tang Shing-tin, Mr. Tang Tau-sing, Mr. Tang Wai man, Mr. Tang Yat-cheung, Mr. Tang Yau-shan, Mr. Tsol Po-tin, Mr. Wong Wong lap-tun, Mr. Yeung Cheuk-nam, Chinam Mr. Wong Kin-man, Mr. Mr. Yak Chan-sun, Mr. Lai Tik-teol. Mr. Leung Hung-kai, Mr. Tang Shlu- kin, Mr. Li Fook-ier, Mr. Hau Din- hang, Mr. Fang Yee-yan, Mr. Chan Yue-kwong. Mr. Young Chong-aul, Mr. Mak Wal-fun, Mr. Taang Cheung, Mr. Chan Tat-yan, Mr. Lau, Shiu-kay, Mr. Wong Yun-aun,
Mr. Chan Kam-po, Ng Wah, Mr. Yu Wang- Liu Chung-nam, Mr. Lav Woon-
Hung Chang-hing, kwei, Mr. So Dow-shan, Mr. Chung Loy-hop, Mr. Kan Hang-tai, Mr. Loung But-chlu, Mr. Li Tai-shing, Mr. Wol Leung Hon-kai, Mr. Kwong Fat-nam. Tin-chcung. Mr. Lau Pui-sung, Br
Mr.
3Ir.
Sub-Committees
Mr.
Construction Sub-Cornmittee:-Mr.
Exhibits Sub-Committee:-Lady Ho Tung
Hr. T. P. Tong, Mr. Fang Ki encuk, Mr. J. L. McPherson, Mr. Tang Pak-kau, Mr. Troj Po-tin, Mr. Young Mr. Tang Wei-tong, Mr. Pan Lok-sam, James D. Bush, Mr. Lam Fung-chi, Chak-nam,
Mr. Chang Loy-hop, Mr. Mr. Liu Cheuk-nam, Mr. J. J. Whyte Reception Sub-Committee: - Mr. Leung Hon-kal. Mr. Fung Yee-yan, Mr. Tang Chung-mel, Mr. Lam Chung- man, Mr. S. Jeryns,
Transportation Sub-Committee: Mr. C. M. Manners, Mr. Fung Ki- cheak, Mr. F. C. Mow Fung, Mr. Chung Loy-hop, Mr. Tang Yau-san, Mr. Tang Pak-kau, Mr. Liu Cheuk-nam, Mr. Ma fu-ting.
Recording Sub-Committee:- Mr. How Din-hang, Mr. Kan Hung-tai, Mr. Li Chung-chong, Mr. So Dow-shan.
Publicity Sub-committee:--Mr. C. E. Terry, Mr. F. C. Mow Fung, Mr. James D. Bush.
1 note what you, Mr. Wells, have
no. to the Show this year and among said about the necessity for improv The China Land Development them is the beautifully prepared ing the water supply in the New and Agriculture Corporation sent Handbook for which we are indebted Territories during times of drought, many exhibits and won many chiefly to Messrs. Bush and Mow and I fully agree with you that in- prizes.
Fung and for the cover design to quiries should be made as to the Mrs. E. L. Clarke of Taipo lent Mr. J. H. Hunt of the European possibility of improving and extend- valued support. Besides taking Y.M.C.A., who has endeavoured to ing the system of irrigation in the part in a long list of classes, she represent the features of the New New Territoriea. Much has al. J. A. Fraser, Mr. Trol Po-tin, Mr. Liu had a beautiful Persian cat which Territories and the Show. In this ready been achieved by the vil-Chouk-nam was really coveted by the ladies connection, the heavy expenditure of lagers, but I am confident that printing the Handbook could not be modern science could utiliza our frum Hong Kong
met bat for generous support from water resources to even greater ad- varlous banks and commercial vantage. This is a matter which There were foreign bee-hives, houses together with liberal dona- which might well be discussed be- etc. for the edification of
the tians from certain institutions and tween the village elders and the native; a working model of a individuals.
District Officer, and after that the train of the Kowloon-Canton Rail-
assistance of the Director of Public way (British section), made in Kowloon last year; coffee beans from Miss Mary Ahwce, of Kow
year, and the extremely dry If the proposed Agricultural As- loon City; and an exemplary 26 weather since September, it has not sociation for the New Territories sembly of vegetables-all grown been possible to secure as many can encourage 2 proper affore at Sheungshui put up by the exhibits as we would with, but we station scheme, that alone will Botanical and Forestry Depart- are glad to have so many and the justify its existence; for I am sure ment.
evidence thus given of the general that far better use can be made of Extra Coaches
interest of the people on the New our hills than is done to-day. The The train from Kowloon was 30 Territories b.very encouraging, Colony ought easily to be made full that extra coaches had to be As an outcome of the work, it is self-supporting in its supply of attached, and many parties brav now proposed to form an Agricul-wood-fuel, and pineapple cultiva- cd' the cold by going out in motor-tural Association in the Territories tion could be carried out more ex-
and papers dealing with this sub-tensively on the hillsides. The As In the interval between the Ject have been duly presented to the sociation might also with great ad- judging of exhibits in the morn-Government. It is hoped that at an vantage encourage improvement in ing and the formal opening, Chin early date this Association may be the breeding of pigs and poultry in entertainment was provided formed and that in the near future the New Territories. I do not think by the Chung Sing Benevolent. As some fruitful results may be ob-that the Colony will ever become sociation and the Bangkok Chia-tained. This will be another In-self-supporting in the matter of The Committee desire to thank dication of the many benefits that meat supply, for the area available the following for valuable support Many Visitors
Your Excellency has conferred on for grazing is excessively small; and assistance in ensuring the Among the large crowd were the Territories.
but we certainly ought to do better success of the Show:- than at present in breeding pigs The Hong Kong Government for water and rearing poultry.
the crèction of the exhibition China. This breed was introduced) the Hon. Mr. W. T. Southorn, supply had been available for the
Vegetable Cultivation
structure. C.M.G. (Colonial Secretary) and New Territories in the early part Another matter to which I would hai about the year 1846 and was Mrs. Southorn, the Hon. Sir Henry of the year, many crops might have invite the attention of the proposed tration for special transport faci- first exhibited about 1850. It was' and Lady Pollock, the Hon. Mr. J. been saved. By personal observa- Association, is the encouragement|lities.
and colours.
Chinese Poultry
The fowls put up in special "boxes" were a credit to their owners, who showed that they have benefitted materially by the knowledge imparted by the Com- mittee.
Under "Poultry Section," the Exhibition handbook remarks:-
"To-day no other country pos Bases a finer collection of useful breeds of pouitry than British and America. It la interesting to note that some of the favourite breede have been evolved by the use of the famous Chinese fowl "Cochin
duced into England from Shang-
ing with other breeds, poultry fancies were able to produce three of the best heavy breeds of fowls namaly--Buff Orpington, Wyan dotte and Plymouth Rock. Even yet the Cochin is sometimes used for crossing with breeds of a less hardy nature for producing use- ful table fowls...
Enterprise Wanted
cars.
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ese Athletic Association.
noticed (other than those whose names have already been mention-
Rural Education
It is probable that If a
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Judges:Mr. Ho Kom-tong, O.B.E., Mr. B. B. L. Dowbiggin, Mr. F. W. Stapleton, Mr. James Bullock, Mr. J. J. Whyte, Mr. H. Green, Mr. Andrew T10, Mr. Robert Choi, Mr. Chung Loy-hop. Mr. Lee Cham-hing. Mr. J. L. Mc. Pherson, Mr. Lam Bing-wan, Mr. Lau Fung-kwei. Mr. Tang Chak-pan.
Acknowledgments
The Kowloon Railway Adminis
due to the popularity of this Chiq and Mire, Owen Hughes, the Hon. tion, we have come to believe that of vegetable cultivation. At pre- The Chung Mel Garage Co., Ltd., ese breed that the show system Mr. J. P. Braga, Lady Ho Turg, at little expense, considerable quan- sent the greater part of the and Messrs. Nam Hing for aug- of England became 2
success. Mr. Ho Kom-tong, O.B.E, Col. and tities of water might be conserved, irrigable land in the New Terri-mented bus services. The hens were exceedingly hardy Mrs. W. D. Brownrigg, Mr. R. and be ready for use in times of tories is occupied by padi flelde; Sir Robert and Lady Ho Tung and excellent, layers. By cress Baker, Mr. W. Schofield, Mr. R. S. drought. If the Government would but the rice produced is not ac for the use of "Tung Ying Hok Jenyns, Mr. W. R. Scott, Assist take up this matter, it would pro-tually consumed by the villagers, Po" for the monthly Committee ant Superintendent of Police, New bably be of immense value to the and the quantity is quita insuffi- meetings during the year and Territories (North) and Mrs. Territories, and might even benefit cleat to supply the Colony as a their kind hospitality. Scott, Mr. W. J. E, Mackenzie, Hong Kong during periods of whole. Hong Kong Kowloon and The Press (both English and| M.C. and Mrs. Mackenzie, Mr. Lexceptional drought.
the New Territories subalat mainly Chinese) for their sympathetic Reidy, Mr. Tsang Foo, the Rev.
The proposed Association would on imported rice, while the rice and unfailing support.
Mr. J. H. Hunt, 0:B.E., for de- W. Walton Rogers, Mr. S. M. amongst other things, aim to plant grown in the New Territories is ex- Churn, Mr. Ho Ki, Mr. H. trees; and a suggestion will be made ported. This seems to me a waste- signing the cover of the handbook. The Chinese Company of the Hung, Mr. J. F. Grose, Mr. C. M. to the Government to grant the ful procedure; and, as it is impos- Manners, 0.B.E., Captain C. B. Association rights over some hifissible that the Colony should be self- Hong Kong Police Reserve, the St. "The ordinary Chinese fowl Riggs and Mr. Tang Wai-tong so that pine or fir plantation might supporting in the matter of rice John Ambulance, Brigade and the bred in South China is, as it gen-(who introduced the Chinese mem be made. In due course, these cultivation, I think by far the bet- Ying Wah Boy Scouts for volun- erally known, a rondescript, and Bers of the Committee to His Explantations may possibly besameter plan would be to concentrate tary service. It is a great pity that no serious cellency and read the Chinese ver source of income as well as of inter on the cultivation of vegetables. attempt has been made by the sions of the speeches of the Ray, est in agricultural education. The with a view to making ourselves Ltd., and Messrs. Kam Hing Knit- Chinese firmer to improve the Mr. Wells and Sir Cecil Clementi), Association aims to indude in its self-supporting in that respect ting Co., Ltd., for free use of
objective such education, because Not, only would this be beneficial In his opening address the Rev. members of the Show Committee to the Colony as a whole, but I H. R. Wells Said:
realise the value of modern methods think it would be pecuniarly pro- and of the Introduction of plantsfitable to the peasantry which In Ladles and Gentlemen,
Your Excellency, Lady Clement, and seeds from other parts of the habits the New Territories
world Experiments could be made Affection and Help We estem it a great honour that on the tills In planting other trees My time in this Colony le draw- you should be present to-day at the in such a way as to put everything ing to a close, and perhaps it may opening of the third Shaw in ultimately on a paying basis, the never again be my privilege to at connection with agricultural pro proceeds of which will be devoted to tend an agricultural show in the ducts in the New Territories.
bread. The result is that; owing to centuries-old in-breeding, the birds have neither the egg pro duction capacity nor the excellent table qualities of the English or American breeds. There is, how- ever, no reason why our farmers in the New Territories should not make change for the better The climate and all of the New Territories, are eminently suitable for poultry farming, and experis
ents conducted by private enter
have shown excellent results Imported
the best and
Mr. Wells' Speech,
Your Excellency was present al the first Show and it was request that I pers aselet in the matter the bow, Such servi
rural éducation, va
Gnvertiment Help
New Territories. I should like, therefore, to tell you how much I enjoy being here to lay and what this rellefit always is to me to cross the Kowloon hill range and And refrent
Messrs. Wallace Harper & Co,
motor truck.
The Chung Sing Benevolent Association, the Chin Wo Athletic Association, Miss Lo Pai-lan, and others for entertainments during the two days of the Bhow.
Mr. EL Green, Botanical and Forestry Department, for special display of exhibite
Messrs. S. M. Churn and J., F. Grose for, assistance in the pre- Darallon of the Handbook,
Generous Support
And the following firms, institu- in the pleasant land tions and individuals for theft beyond, My, happiest generous support:
Chemical afetal days have been spent in the Government, assistance, New Territoriel, and I have never
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