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THURSDAY,

MARCH 6, 1994

FLOWER SHOW. ENTRIES FEWER BUT GOOD.

FULL LIST OF AWARDS. Though the ones were fewer than last year owing to the foggy weather which has prevailed during the last few months, the exhibits at the Hongkong Horticultural So cisty's annual show which opened nt Volunteer Headquarters te-day are remarkably good under the cir cumstances. A great deal of hand work was put in behind the scenes!" Hás morning by the officials re sponsible for arranging and judging the exhibits and the show was well worth anybody's while to visit.

THE

CHINA MAIL.

Begonia-Mr. L. Yates, 1; Mr.TIME NOT YET COME, A. Brearley, 2. »

ANOTHER INVASION.

CORRESPONDENCE-

Other Dahlias Mr. A. Brear PHILIPPINE INDEPENDENCE "LACONIA" ARRIVES HERE. INTERESTING SUGGESTION ley, 1; Mr. A. Cameron, 2.

Heliotrope.-Mr. L. Yates, 1; Mr. N. L. Watson, 2; Mr. F. C. Hill, award of merit.

Petunia-Mr. E. B. C. Hornell, award of merit.

1.

Hospital,

UNWISE.

AMERICA'S DECISION.

WASHINGTON, March 5. President Coolidge has inform Linaria (Tall).-Mr. F. C. Hall, ed the Philippine Independence Mission that in his opinion the time has not yet come to separate Verbena. Mr. N. L. Watson, 1; the Philippines from the United

States. Mr. F. C. Hall, 2

Ja a letter to the Chairman of Larkspur, Matilda

the Mission, Mr. Coolidge declares the United States is fully confident 1; Mr. A. Cameron, 2.

Phlox Drummondii-Mrs. Dyer, of the ability, good intentions, In the present state of the world Two wonderfully fine exhibits, 1; Mr. E. B. C. Hornell, 2; Mr.almess and sincerity of General not for competition, ware sent i F. C. Hall, award of merit, by Mc. Ho Kom-tang. These con-

Freesia. Sir Robert Ho Tung, relationship America owes it as an obligation to continue to extend a sisted of a large display of cut sweet pess and a fine collection of veget-1; Mr. N. L. Watson, 2; Mr. protecting arm to the people of these islands-Reuter's American ables grown from Sutton's Beels.. H. B. L. Dowbiggin, 3.

Dianthus. Mr. J. A. Plummer, Service:

The judges and officials in 'connec- tion with the show were -

Open Flower Class-Mr. E. L. Sim and Mr. N. I. Watson.

Peak Flower Pots-Col. Butter worth and Mr. G. M. Shaw,

Opon Vegetables. Mr. M. E. P. Mirey and Mr. E. F. Aucott.

1.

Carnations and/or Picotees.-- Mr. H. B. L. Dowbiggin, 1: Mr. A. Brearley, 2; Mr. E. B. C. Hornell, award of merit.

Maiden Hair Ferns. Mr. Peak Vegetables.-Mr. Chon Fo-E. B. C. Horrell, 1; Mr. Dyer; 2. kin and Mr. L. Gibb.

Open Cut Flowers.-Mrs. Dyer, and Me. H. B. L. Dowbiggin.

Peak Flowers-Col. Butter worth and Mr. R. A. Niehaison.

General Exhibits-MESTA: I. Gibb, N. T. Watson and H. B. L. Dowbiggin and Col. Butterworth.

Censors.--Mrs. Airey, Miss! Chauncey and Mr. J. A. Plummer

Hon. decretary.--Mr. E. B. C. Hornell.

Wood.

HOME FOOTBALL.

French Marigolds.-Mr. F. Cfollows:- Hall, 1.

Pansies and/or Violas.-Mr. A. Brearley, 1; Matika Hospital, 2. Stocks. Mr. A. Cameron, award of merit.

Violets. Mr. D. G. M. Bernard, 1: Peak Club, 2; Mr. T. E. Pearce, award of merit.

Primula. Mr. N. L. Watson, 1.

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LONDON, March 5. Home football results are

'Secttish League, — Celtië Clydebank 2; St. Mirren 2, Queen's Park 0; Third Lanark 2, Falkirk Kilmarnock 1, Rangers 1; Hamilton 3. Partick 1.

First English League-Notts County o, Chelsea d-Reuter.

700 WORLD TOURISTS.

[To the Editor of the " Ching Mall."]

The giant Cunarder "Laconia"

Sir-You state in yesterday's on its tour of the world berthed at the Kowloon Dock this morning issue that you are quite sure that and brought with it probably the many a weary soul would drop in biggest party of tourista yet to for half an hour at the City Hall, visit the Colony. Seven hundred sight-seers on Clark's fourth tour simply to listen to the declaiming of the world were eager to land to of these lines of beauty" (in the see the beauties of Hongkong and Bible,) under the auspices of the Hong- In Canton the charity Institutes kong and Shanghai Hotels, Ltd., maintain a number of free halls in several parties crossed over to the which scholars propound, at all morning on their round of visits. Chinese classics, to which all are the There must be many who would. Fifty motor cars during the day welcome. island and started early in the hours of the day, the beauty of the

were engaged to carry visitors to, the Peak and Repuise support your idea and be thankful Bay. Another big party went to for any efforts towards it. Surely Canton and Macao. Others, who we have our multitudes which

Yours etc., stayed in town marked their strive after learning.

S.R.F. adrent by a continual click of cameras, snapping up little scenes

Hongkong, March 6, to add to their photograph albums. The tourists will enjoy their stay at Hongkong until Saturday night the "Laconia" being due to sail at 8 a.m. on [To the Editor of the “China Mail,”] Sunday morning for Manila. to continue the world tour. The piloting of the parties by the Hongkong Hotel staff under the direction of Mr. Clark is by no means a small task and during the day the Hotel was a busy

scene.

•

LAUNCH MYSTERY.

Sir, I cannot refrain from

a launch after its disappearance commenting that the measures taken by the authorities to 'locate from the waters of Hongkong, are apparantly weak.

I am at a loss to understand why Remarkable Steering Device. the co-operation of the naval The 20,000-ton Cunard Liner authorities should not be secured.

Annuals, Perennials and/or any Cut Flowers Open to all, except "Laconia," bearing its 728 tourist | It should rightly be that as soon as

plents. Mr. J. A. Plummer, 1.

Plants in Pots-Open to all except Vegetables, etc. Open to all

Peak Gardens and Chinese

Market Gardeners.

Marguerite.--Sir Paul Chater,

1; Mr. J. H. Taggart, 2.

Nasturtium (Tall varieties). Bằng. Choa. N

Salvia-Mr. G. M. Shaw, 1; Kowloon Cricket Club, 2...

Annuals or plants raised from seed the same season-Mre. Ho Kom-tong, 1; Mr. Andrew Tse, 2. Annuals or plants raised from seed the

season-Mr. Andrew Tee, 1; Mrs. Ho Kom- tong, 2.

same

Arums-Sir Pau! Chater, 1; Hrs. Chca, 2

Antirrhinum-Mrs. Ho Kom- tong, 1; Mr. Andrew Tse, A-

Begonia, Mr. G. M. Shaw, 1; Mrs. Ho Kom-tong, 2.

Double Geraniums.Mr. J. H. Taggart, 1; Mr. G. M. Shaw, 2.

Single Geraniums-Mrs. Choa, 1; Mr. P. C. Potts, 2.

Ivy-leaved Geraniums.-Award of merit, Sir Paul Chater.

Other of Dahlias-Mrs. Ho Fook, 1; Mrs. Ho Kom-tong; 2.

Heliotrope.-Hongkong

Club,

1; Mr. G. M. Shaw; 2.

Petunia-Lady. Ho Tung, 1; Hongkong Club, 2.

Verbena. Lady Ho Tung, 1; Hongkong Club, 2.

Linaria (Tall varieties).-Mrs. Ho Kom-tong, 1.

Larkspur Lady Ho Tung, 1; Mr. Ho Fooky 2.

Freesia. Mrs. Ho Kom-tong, 1; Sir Paul Chater, 1.

Phlox Drummondii.-Mr. J. H. Taggart, T; Mrs. Ho Kom-tong, 2.

Roses. Mr. G.-M. Shaw, 1; Sir Paul Chater, 2.

Dianthus. Mr. J. H. Taggart, I; Lady Ho Tung, 2,

Carnations and/or Picotees.-- Mr. P. C. Potts, 1; Sir Paul Chater, 2.

Maiden Hair Ferns.-Mr. J. H. Taggart, 1; Lady Ho Tung. 2.

Other Ferns-Sir Paul Chater, 1; Mrs. Ho Kom-tong.

Asparagus Plumosus.-Mr. J.,H. Taggart, 1; Mrs. Ho Kom-tong, 2. Mignonette.-Lady Ho Tung. French Marigolds.--Mrs. Choa, 1; Mr. Andrew Tse, 2.

except Peak Gardens and Chinese Market Gardeners.

vegetables. - Collection of Hongkong Club, 1.

Cabbages. Mr. G. M. Shaw, 1; Hongkong Club, 2; Lady Ho Tung award of merit.

Savoy Cabbages. Sir Paul Chater, 1; Lady Ho Tung; 2.

Cauliflowers or Broccoli.-Mr. G. A. Walker, 1; Hongkong Club, 2; Kowloon Cricket Club, award of merit.

Lettuces (cabbage varieties).- Mr. J. H. Taggart, 1.

Lettuces (cos varieties). Hongkong Club, 1.

Endive-Lady Ho Tung, award of merit. **.

Peak Gardens and Chinese

Market Gardeners..

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Cut Flowers, not less than kinds. Mr. R. A. Nicholson, 1; Mrs. Ho Kom-tong, 1.

Sweet Peas. Lady Ho Tung, 1.. Antirrhinum-Lady Ho Tung, 3 Red or Pink Roses-Mr. 1: Mr. Andrew Tse. 2. G. M. Shaw, 1; Mr. R. A. Nichol- Bon, 2.

3 White or Yellow Roses.-Mr.

Chater, 2. R. A. Nicholson, 1; Sir Paul

passengers is guided by a "pilot" the Police have the report of who never sleeps, ent or talks missing launch and its passengers, immediately but is on duty 24 hours a day and the naval authorities should be is such an accurate steersthan made aware and

waters cutside scout, the to that he never allows the helm to they dispatch off a destroyer vary more than one-sixth of a with the aid of searchlights. degree.

Police launches will do the work of visiting bays, but the difficulty This wonderful helmsman is the Sperry gyro-pilot, a mechani- is that some of the launches are cal device which in conjunction not fitted with a gun and they' with the Sperry gyro-compass will be hopeless in their defence. on its course without the aid of a vessel, firing volley after volley automatically directs the steamer if they actually meet the runaway

at them. steersman's hand.

I strongly urge the authorities,

without

On her around-the-world voyage last year; the "Laconia" was if they are solving the mystery 3 Roses any Colour.-Mr. R. A. equipped with a gyro-compass, a now, that on the very next occa Nicholson, 1; Hon. Mr. A. Grapidly rotating wheel so mounted sion of a launch being taken out

have a destroyer' sent Stephen, 2; Hongkong Club, that its axle takes up & direction of the waters here, they must

parallel to the earth's axis and delay. award of merit.

It is a consequently points to the true north and south poles. compass without any magnetic needles and is therefore uriaffect- ed by the iron and steel used in the ship's construction

Cactus Dahlias only, Mr. R. A. Nicholson, L.

Brussels Sprouts-Mr. G. A. Walker, 1; Sir Paul Chater. 2.

Kohl Rabi-Mr. G. A. Walker,1; 1: Hongkong Club, 2; Mr. G. M. Shaw, 3.

Turnips-Hongkong Club, 1. Carrots. Mr. Ho Leung, 1; Kowloon Hongkong Club, 2; Cricket Club, S.

Paranips. Hongkong Club, 1; Mr. G. A. Walker, 2; Lady Ho` Tung, award of merit.

Onions-Lady Ho Tung, 1. Leeks-Kowloon Cricket Club, T; Lady Ho Tung, 2; Mr. G kh Shaw, award of merit.

Potatoes.-Lady Ho Tung, Hongkong Club, 2.

Radishes-Hongkong Club, Sir Paul Chater, 2.

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Other Dablias-Mr. Nicholson, 1, Mr. Ho Fook, z.

Mignonette, Mr. Andrew Tse, Lady Ho Tung, award of merit. Nasturtium,MrR. H. Micholson, 1; Mr. J. H. Taggart, 2

Pansies, Sir Paul Chater, 1; Lady Ho Tung, 2.

Violets, Hongkong Club.

PEAK GARDENS ONLY.

Cut Flowers of 6 distinct kinds. -Mr. N. L. Watson, Mc F. C. Hall, 2

Red or Pink Roses.-Mr. T. F. Pearce, I.

White or Yellow Roses,-Mr. 1:T. E. Pearce, 1

1

Beets.Sir Paul Chater, 1; Mr. J. H. Taggart, 2.

Calery Hongkong Club, 1. Tomatoes-Kowloon Cricket Club, 1; Mr. Ho Leung, 2.

Peas. Mr. G. A. Walker, 1. French Beans. - Hongkong Club, 1.

Vegetable Marrows.-Hongkong Club, 1; Mr. G. M. Shaw, 2.

Vegetables, etc.-Peak Gardens

only.

Roses, any colour, Mr. T. E, Pearee, 1.

Carnations and/or Picotees, Mr. H. B. L. Dɔwbiggin, I..

Cactus Dahlias only, Brearley, I.

1.

Mr.

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Gyro-Pilot Added,

7.

This year, the gyro-pilot or

Yours etc, "S."

VIOLENT TEMPER.

death,"

STRUGGLES.

automatic steering device was WOMAN'S, POLICE COURT also added and, according to Capt E. T. Britten,. R.D., R.N.R., the mechanical "steersman" has made

"Ohl the Government is cruel. possible a 75 per cent. better sail-

I would rather die and implore ing course.for the "Laconia" than

cried a middle-aged any man could steer and all that Your Worship to sentence me to is necessary is to set a proper Chinese woman in Mr. E. W. course twice a day and adjust the Hamilton's court at the Magistracy pilot properly for the different this morning. Her husband was weather conditions:

in court and he told. His Worship

he had divorced heri The Laconia" is said to be the that first British steamer to adopt the twelve years ago, éxplaining this and gyro-pilot by saying that a separation order gyro-compass although several American vessels had been made by the Secretary for Chinese Affairs and he was are equipped with them.

The helmsman on board the still paying her a monthly allow A.Laconin becomes a lookout for ance of $20 as laid down by Mr.

The unexpected. ready to declutch J. R. Wood at the time.

His Worship found both the the mechanical steering devise and relieve the mechanical pilet of the charges against her proved. disorderly conduct wheel in case of an imminent colli For Mrsion, or any other untoward event he imposed a fine of $25 ar one causing the damage he ordered making necessary a prompt change month's imprisonment and for of course.

According to the claims of the her to pay $30 compensation or inventor, the gyro-pilot will steer to undergo an additional month in one-sixth of a degree, and even a jail.

Defendant struggled violently good human steersman is allowed a deviation of one degree in directing and, refused. to leave the dock. It took three officers to, take her the course of a vessel.

The brain of the gyro-pilot is the to the cells.. Like an électric gyro-compass.

Other Dahlias, Mr. A. Cameron,

Mignonette.-

Mr.

Nasturtium Mr. L. Yates, I; N: L. Watson, z.

Pansies, Mr. A. Cameron, I; H. B. L. Dowbiggin, 2

Violcis, Mr. D. G. M. Bernard, 1; Matilda Hospital, 2.

GENERAL EXHIBITION.-

OPEN TO ALL.

Cut Roses. Mr. R. A. Nichol- clock in a hotel transmits its time

Collection. of vegetables.--Mr. G. G. Franklin, 1; Mr. L. Yates, 1.

Cabbages. Matilda Hospital; son, I 1: Mr. A. Cameron, 2.

Nasturtium (dwarf). Mr. 'Andrew Tse, 1.

Pansies and/or Violas.--Mr. | 2. J. H..Taggart, 1; Hongkong Club,

2.

Violets. Mrs. Choa, 1; Mr. G. M. Shaw, 2.

Stock Mrs: Ho Fooky 1. Primula-Mrs. Ho Kom-tong,. 1; Mr. Andrew. Tee; 2.

Annuals, Perennials and/or any plants-Mrs. Harrington, 1; Mr. Andrew Tae, 2; Sir Paul Chater, award of merit.

Plants in Pola.-Peak Gardeng only.

Marguerite Mr. H. B. L. Dow biggin, 1; Mr. N. C. Wilson, 2; Mr. A. Brearley, award of merit. Nasturtium (Tall)-Mr. F. C. Hall, 1; Mr. E. B, C. Hornell, 2 Mrs. J. II. Plummer, award of merit.

Silvia Mrs. A. Cameron, 1; Mr. A. Brearley, 2.

Annuals or plants raised from seed the same season.--Mr. F. C. Hall, 1, Mr., H. B. L. Dowbiggin,

indications to time dials situated in

London, March 5-In an the public rooms, so the gyro-com-interview here the Right Honour“ Decorative vase of Cut Flowers pass passes all alterations of the able Ameer-Ali, the famous Savoy Cabbages-Matilda Hos--Mrs. Harrington, 1; Miss Chauncey ship's hend to other compass authority on Mohamedan religion pital, 1; Mr. H. B, L. Dowbiggin, | 2.

working in conjunction with the lat Basket of Car Flowers for est wireless direction finder of the and law, expressed the opinion Cauliflowers or Broccoli Mr. children between the ages of 11 bridge and other parts of the ship. that the abolition of the Caliphate A. Cameron, 1; Mr. H. B. L. Dow and 15,-Miss Letitia Fowler. 1; Oro of these repenter compesses is would prove a disaster to hlam

Miss Peger Hornell, 2.

mounted on the gyro-pilot and im-and to civilization. He especially biggin, 2.

tion and disorder in the ranks of Lettuces (cabbage varieties). Basket of Cut Flowers for child-mediately the ship a herd changes feared that it would create revolu Mr. J. H. Plummer, 1; Mr. A. ren aged 10 years and under. Miss its direction the information is pass the unadvanced Moslem come Kathleen Melderry, 1; Misscaled to an electric motor which turns munities on account of the the steering wheel the requisite Brearley, Z.

Joan and Nancy Hanell, 2..

Table Decoration. Mrs. Haraunt to bring the ship back to universal belief that through the Caliph they were în spiritual touch with their Prophet. Rauter. B rington, 1; Mr Airey, 2; Miss her course..... Josephine Nicholson, 8.

Lettuces (cabbage varieties). Mr. J. A. Plummer; 1; Mr. A Brearley, 2.

1.

Endive-Mr. E. B. C. Hornell, Brussels Sprouts. Mr. F. C. Hall, 1; Mr. H.B.L. Dowbiggin, 2. Kohl Babi Mr. A. Cameron, 1; Mr. A. Brearley, 2.

Turnips Mr. N. L, Watson, L; Mr. G. G. Franklin, 2.

Carrots.-Matilda Hospital, 1; Mr. A. Cameron, 2

- Paranjps. Matilda Hospital, 1; Mr. F. C. Hall, 2.

Leeks Mrs. Dyer, 1; Matilda Hospital, 2

Potatoes. Mr. C. E. H. Beavis, 1; Matilda Hospital, 2. ADA

Display of Cut Flowers. Mr. R.

A. Nicholson, 1 Mr. J. H. Taggart,

Corrects Course Automatically.

The motive power of the mechan- ism is a one-third horse power re

Benefits Passengers. Group of Bulbs. Mr. G. M.versible electric motor which drives

From the passengers point of Shaw, award of merit,

the steering wheel by means of s Annuals or plants grown from sprocket and chain drive. Whew, the co-pilot adds much to Seed the same season. Mr An- the ship's head moves, the repeater the comfort of travelling Yaw- Compaes swings around and accord drew Tse, 1.

of rolling which has a maneating Flowering plants new to the ing mother is set in operation and ing about entails a certain degres Colou

ow to the acts upon the helm sufficiently to effect on those accustomed to sail Best Displty Cut Flowers by bring the vessel beck to berdourse, ing and the almost total elimination Chinese Gardeners, Prize 816 prc. The adjustment is reduced to so

exact and fine 2 point that it is only of deviation means that the vessel

travels.cn en almost level keel.. sented by Mr. E. A. Nicholson. Un Kee, 1; Bag Fong, 3; Poo Kee course of one-sist of a degree in In case the mechanism should SALT LAKE

gelables by onder to create 'n renoljon m the me- caso to function from any crim Beet Display of

whatsoever, an automatic buzzer of 18 pro chumm, which will right, the altered the loudest type, would give a signal Chinese Gardeners. Fri

hat could be heard all over the sing 4.

and the man on duty st

2; Mr. A. Brearley, award of Radishes, Mr. A. Cameron, 1nted by Mr. marit.org

Mr. C. B. H. Beavis, 2

Special Challenge

Three pots of Annuals or plants Beets Matilda Hospital, 1 the most praiseworthy, raised from seed the same season. Mr. C. E. H..Beavis, 2

MHBD. Dowbiggin, 199

won by Messrs. B

Celery Mr. G. G. Franklin, 1; Plants-Open) TEA

Peak) Kowloon,

rams. Mr. H. B. Dowbig- Mr. A. Brearley gin, 1 Mr. N.L. Watson, 2; Mr. Tomatoes-Matilda Hospital; getables Open) CEH Beavis, award of merit.1; Mr. A. Cameron, 2

(Vegetables Peak);

Autribinu ME ECVegetable marrows. Mr. N. De (Cut Flowers-Open) Hornell, 1, M. F. C. Hall, 2 Watson, 10

(Out Flowers Peak)

a a

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tem of nevipation are sell

would declutch the gear

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