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and vegetables was held in the Public Gardens. A show of
this nature was formerly an annual event, but lack of pub-
lic support caused it to be discontinued some years ago.
The considerable interest shown by the public generally in
its tentative revival augurs well for its future prospect
of again becoming an annual institution. I enclose a copy
of the first annual report of the Hongkong Agricultural
Society that has been formed to secure this.
I have the honour to be,
My Lord,
Your Lordship's most obedient,
humble servant,
Mathan
Governor, &c.