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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1927.

AGRICULTURAL SHOW.

THE CHINA MAIL,

There is no reason why the New Awards To Districts. Territories should not produce with

H.E. the Governor's special prizo in themselves practically all the was won by Kam Tain district and vegetables needed for Hong Kong the Hon. Mr. J, Owen Hughes price They do not do so at present and by Lady Ho Tung's Experimental we still have to import vegetables. Farm. It is not even as if the present pro- Districts competing and given in prietors in the New Territories ante order of how they won prizes were their own rice. As you know you as follows: grow rice which is so good that you profer to sell it at a high price and import a cheaper kind for your selves.

I put it to you that it would be the Colony if you would grow vegetables and · for which you would get an even great- er benefit.

The First New Territories' Exhibition.

OPENED BY H.E. THE GOVERNOR. High Standard of Local Produce Maintained.

The first Agricultural show to be held in the New Territories was opened by H.E, the Governor yesterday at Lady Ho Tung's Ex-beneficial for perimental Farm, Sheung Shui..

In spite of the inclement weather the exhibition attracted some 2,000 people and the quality of the produce exhibited was high, also the non-competitive exhibits such as agricultural machinery and other implements.

The show is open again to-day.

His Excellency the Governor, who was accompanied by Lady Clementi, arrived at Lady Ho Tung's farm shortly after 2.80, being met by members of the Show committee. The party then proceeded to the Show buildings where a raised dais had been erected for mony,

the opening

GOVERNOR'S SPEECH,

His Excellency the Governor spoke in English, his speech being translated into Chinese by the Hon. Dr. Kotewall,

This is a matter in which the

Botanical and Forestry Department and the Government will give you

every help.

Shadows Before..

COMING EVENTS" ANNOUNCED

IN THE "MAIL."

M

Entertainmenta.

To-day-Queen's Theatre: "Don

Juan."

To-day-World Thoutra; "For Kem Tain, Un Long, Taipo, Kow- Heaven's Sake." loon, Castle Peak, Fanling, Shatin, To-day-Star Theatre; "Oh! Thun Wan, Sheung Shui; Sum Tin, What a Nurse." Shataukok. (Above districts had: To day-Fancy dress carnival first prizes fairly evenly distribat- dance, Lane, Crawford's Restaur- ed armong them).

Other competing

December -At Theatre Royal Cheung Chau, Lantau, Ping Shan, opening performance of "Merria

England," 9 p.m. Salkung.

December 10-Dance at the Peak Club with Lyric Band in at- tendance, 9.15 p.m.

ant.

districts:-

Commercial Section. Mesars. Brunner, Mond and Co.

December 10-Concert' For Wesleyan Edifice at Old Sailors' and Soldiers' Home, Arsenal Street, 8.30 p.m.

December 11-12-World Theatre;

(China), Ltd., occupied the most

Forestry Development.

prominent stand in the building set Another matter I wish to speak apart for the Commercial section. about is forestry, a question on The stand was very effectively de- which I have spoken to you before corated to show to the best advan-"Red Dice."

firm's fertlers which when I was assistant Land Officer tage the

December 11-12--Star Theatre;; and since I became Governor., It is have a world-wide reputation for "A Hero On Horseback." most unfortunate that so.large an the excellence of their quality. Both December 11-18-Queen's Thea; area of land in this Colony lies the firm's specialities were on view tre; "We're In The Navy Now."

December 13-14-World Theatre;} waste and is not used for profit, I on their stand, viz., neutral sul-

of ammonia and the "Sea Horses," have just come back from a journey phate

December 13-14-Star Theatre; He said. "It is a great pleasure which has taken me to Japan and "Crescent" complete fertiliser Hogan's Alley. to me that so soon after my return Korea. It is very striking to see which is claimed to contain "every cere-

December 18-Organ Recital by to Hong Kong from a short holl how forestry has developed in food for every plant. To demon- Mr. F. Mason in St. John's Cathe-

strate the efficiency of these dral, 5.45 p.m. Among those present at the day I am called out to the New Ter Japan. Practically all the hills are opening were Mr. H. B. L. Dow-ritories. This is

December 14-17-Queen's Thea) a part of the covered with trees and the timber fertilisers Messra. Brunner Mond,

the commit- tre; "The Four Horsemen of Apo- biggin, Capt. Whyte, A.D.C., the country which I love and have lov industry is becoming a very impor-by arrangement with

tee, exhibited some forty.pots of calypse." Hon. Mr. W. E. L. Shenton, Sired for many years. I always feel tant industry in Japan.

December 16-Helena May In- Shou-son Chow, Sir Robert and as I cross Kowloon Range that a

I went from Japan to Korea chrysanthemums and dahlias in Lady Ho Tung, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. load of responsibility has been lift- where not many years age the hills full bloom which formed quite an stitute Concert, 5.80 p.m. Fraser, Mr. A. E. Wood, Mr. G. P. ed from my shoulders, that I am were as bare as those, in the New attractive feature of the Show "Beware of Widows." de Martin, the Hon. Dr. Kotewall, breathing purer and fresher air Territories. During the last ten These plants have been fertilised

December 15-17-Star C.M.G., Mr. Ho Kom-tong, Mr. and that I am living nearer Nature. years forestry methods have been with B. M.'s "complete" fertiliser. "It's The Old Army Game." R. C. Tredwell, Mr. A. Cameron, I am very sorry that the weather introduced and have been most sur- An enlarged photograph of December 24-Dinner dance at Mr. W. Gerrard (A.S.P.). Mr. has not been kind to us to-day. I cessful. It is striking when you Messrs. Brunner, Mond and Co.'s King Edward Hotel, 8.30 to mid- J. P. Braga, Mr. Kwok Shiu-lau, sympathise with your Committee, look out of the window of a rall-stand in the Shanghai Chrysanthe-night. members of the Show committee, but it is a greater pleasure to be way carriage when travelling from mum Show 1926 was on view and village elders and many others. rained upon in Fanling than in north to south of Koren to see all was much admired.

Hong Kong. I also rejoice that it along the line evidence of forestry. REV. R. II. WELLS SPEECH, has been my privilege to open this, the first agricultural show held on

The Rev. H. R. Weils spoke as the New Territories. follows:

show of this kind.

Mechanical Ploughs,

Messrs. Andrew Harper and Son,

I put it to you, therefore that the same thing could very well be done in the New Territories. It cannot representatives in Hong Kong for possibly be done, however, without Ford Cars, Trucks and Tracts and the co-operation of the villagers and for Lincoln Cars, secured a allot- village elders and I hope that you ment at the Show. Within é ex- will give me your help in this mnt-hibition grounds the firm conducted ter.

ploughing demonstrations and are showing a Fordson tractor and truck together with various parts of same.

Other Produce.

Cotten and Wood Oil.

December 15-17-World Theatre;

Theatre;

December 31--New Year's Eve dance at King Edward Hotel, from 8.30 to midnight.

Sports. Bowls Association: open singles December 10-Hong Kong Lawn championship, Kowloon Cricket Clab Bowling Green, 3 p.m.

December 11-Fifth Extra Race Meeting of the International Race & Recreation Club of Maçao, Ltd.

Meetings.

To-day- Second confirmatory meeting of Shareholders of Prince's Building & Land Co., Ltd., at Prince's Building, 4.15 p.m.

I had so often in my mind when Your Excellency, Ladies and

I was out here as Land Officer in Gentlemen, we are here to-day for the New Territories that a show the purpose of opening this show such as we see here to-day would which is, I believe, the first one held be an encouragement and incentive

Lammerta Auctions. in the New Territories. The sub- to agriculture in the New Terri-

December 9-The whole stock-in- ject was bronched some years ago, tories. It never took definite shape There are other produce which I

trade, furniture, fixtures, etc., of Wing Fat Cheong Firm in Bank- but efrcumstances were agninat its until Mr. Wells came to me short-imagine could be grown in the N

|ruptcy, 69, Queen's Road, Central. being carried out earlier, and last after my return to Hong Kong Territories. There is bamboo, for

December 9-A selection of year when it was again mentioned, and suggested that a committee instance, which is grown in Japan. From the industrial point of view Indies knitted costumes, dress I was asked if I would be willing should be formed to organise a The cotton grown here seems to the successful experiments with materials, ladies' shoes and bead to assist in the arrangements.

have been quite successful and I am cotton grown in the New Territories bags, etc., at Salca Room, Duddell Needless to say, this is not

told that the report of an expert and the extraction of Chinese wood St 11 am. The Organisers. one man's work, it necessitated the

from Nanking shows that the cot-oil ("Tung" oil) from, "Aleurites tion of stamps, at Sales Room, December 9-A valuable collec- united efforts of a number of

Mr. Wells is therefore the prime ton grown here is even better than Cordata, Mull. Arg," premise great Duddell St., 5.15 p.m. people, and we have to report that mover in this matter and our that grown between Shanghai and possibilities for the future. many willing helpers were forth thanks are chictly due to him. Mr. Nanking.

An expert examination of the boil coming. I cannot refrain mention-Wells has quite rightly said that

I also think many of the hillsides of cotton grown in the Pat Heung ing the names of a few of these, this is not a one-man show. The would be quite useful for growing district and exhibited at the Show and first of all must thank Lads Ho co-operation of many men has been tea. You should not concentrate pronounced Tung, and through her. Sir Robert, necessary to make this exhibition your energies on

the equal to any areas already grown in the districts around! for the extremely happy way in

ander cultivation but the waste land | Shanghai. In fact, considerable which hospitality has been extended

A second enthusiast in the corps should be brought to beneficial use. surprise was expressed that such to us with all liberality,

in Mr. Braga. He has not only ap Your aim should be as far as pos-fine cotton could be made to grow meeting of the China Light & The next person who should be parently been the largest contribu-sible to make Hong Kong and the in the hinterland of Hong Kong Power Co., (1018), Ltd., St. mentioned is Mr. J. P. Braga, our tar in money but has also brought New Territories self supporting. considering the prevalence Secretary and Treasurer, who has a fund of legs to the Show. Then

of George'a Bldg., Chater Rd., noon. given unstinted effort to make the must mention especially, and a prize to-day and I still intend to was once

It has been my wish to present typhoon in these regions and what December 22-Sergeant's Mese Show a success. He has supplied honourably Lady Ho Tung.

believed to be the un- Mecting,, Volunteer Headquarters," She do so. As I only came back a few suitability of the soil. Now that 6 p.m. us with many kinds of stationery, has not only been of very great na-days ago, the prize is not with me the Show has demonstrated the and much printed matter, and bassistance in organising this exhibi- to-day and I shall have to send it possibility of cotton cultivation December 9-Postponed lecture provided clerical work and postage, tion but has given her grounds in on later. I hope to go round the within the Colony, it will only be a by Mr. Harvey at Engineers' & on "Gas, its distribution and uses" one cent to the which this Show might be held. Show with your Committee which matter of time before ita production Shipbuilders' Institute, 5.45 p.m. funds of the Show. This probably For many years she has greatly in-will no doubt advise me of the one on a commercial scale becomes an makes him our largest contributor terested herself in agriculture and most deserving of the prize.

December 11-Social Gathering accomplished fact. With cotton in St. John's Cathedral Hall, 6 p.m. especially in seri-culture in the I congratulate you very much on obtainable in sufficient quantities December New Territories.

12-St. Stephen's your enterprise and I hope that from the district of the New College begins new school year. this is only the first of a long series, Territories, the industrial develop- of successful shows to be held in ment of Hong Kong will receive a the New Territories.

very great impetus, indeed.

Chinese Wood Oil.

without charging

an the financial side.

Messrs. Gibbs and Dowbiggin and others have helped us with plans, suggestions and advice in all the affairs of the Show.

Chinese Assistance.

vice and help in many ways.

Hope For The Future.'

Our success is not so great as

we might have hoped, but there are

our

it MUCC988,

Lady Ho Tung's Help.

I have no hesitation in saying that but for the help of Lady Ho Tung this exhibition could not have been held.

THE EXHIBITS.

ar.

Another article of much commer-

December 21-General. meeting of the Industrial & Commercial Bank, Ltd, York Bldg. 2 p.m.

December 22-Ninth yearly

Miscellaneous.

CONTRACTOR FINED.

ASKS FOR TIME TO PAY $100.

A

Chinese building contractor

extracted from the kernels of the approved plan in the erection of a

Of our Chinese friends, all of whom have worked well, I should mention Messrs. Fang Kei-cheuk, When the idea of the Show was There were about 200 exhibitors Tsai Po-tin, Ng Sing-chi, the first suggested I insisted that it showing between 6,000 and 9,000 cial interest is a little bottle with Secretary, and Tang Wel-tong. The must be unofficial, that is to say exhibits an excellent result, having a tag attached bearing the following Assistance given by the first and that the organisation must be un- regard to the fact that the show is, descriptive matter "Chinese Wood appeared before Mr. W. Schofield at Oil (Tung Oil) from Aleurites, the Kowloon Magistracy yesterday second mentioned gentlemen has official and not official, and there the first of its kind. The judges been of the greatest value as they fore, although the Show had my full expressed themselves as pleased at Cordata Mull. Arg." The oil was on charges of deviating from the are resident in Hong Kong, and Mr. co-operation, I hold that the com- the exceptional quality of the exfruit grown. by Mr. W. Gerrard at building in Portland Street and Fung not only assisted in every mittee should be mainly unoficial. hibits, particularly in the vegetable Taipo. Messrs. A. S. Watson and with failing to comply with a possible detail of the work but gave Nevertheless I requested Mr. class, and it is felt that the show Co., Ltd., extracted and distilled Magistrate's order made last Sep- away seeds of many kinds and hin- Fraser, when you invited him to will do much to encourage growers the oil for the exhibition: The tember when he was fined $50 and nclf distributed printed papers of be your vice-patron, that he should An interesting feature of the instructions for planting and care serve, as I felt that he might be of show was the comparison between fruit of the "Aleurites" fully de- ordered to demolish the work with- of the articles. Without the aid of Resistance you with his service. the Chinese implements on view veloped is of the size of a small in seven days. these gentlemen it would have been I well know the paternal interest such as the man-powered water mill apple. A few dried specimens of Mr. Neville, of the P.W.D., told almost impossible to attain our Mr. Fraser. takes in this Territory. machine, rice threshing and rice the fruit were shown alongside the the Court that work on the build- We must also thank the officials husking machines, and the modern brown colour ad of the size of a bad been done to comply with the bottle of oil and were of a dark- ing had been stopped and nothing present success,

Mr. Fraser has very greatly of the Show and I wish to thank agricultural implements displayed

greengage plum. Chiness wood oil, order. Defendant had called at the assisted us, and given valued ad- Mr. Green, superintendent of the by foreign firms.

Botanical and Forestry Department, Another feature which attracted as is well known, is largely import-office and pleaded that poverty pre- because I feel that much of the considerable interest was the diged into Hong Kong from the West vented him putting the work in success of the Show is due to him. play of special films dealing with River districts for export to Europe hand.

and America. An analysis of the Defendant, who pleaded guilty to In one word I wish to thank the agriculture shown, through enough exijibits to show that Inter- whole committee, both European rangement with local firms interest- oil extracted from the fruit grown the charges, was Aned $25 on the est has been aroused, and

and Chinese for the strenuous worked in various products, on a special-at Talpo gave results proving it to first count and $75 on the second. be superior in quality and colour to Remarking that business was slack, Chinese friends prophesy a good they have done.

ly erected screen by Hong Kong the commercial article dealt in by defendant asked for time to pay the show for next year. They are not

As is usual on these occasions Amusements, Ltd. operatora. The. downhearted or discouraged.

the opener has to speak under a films were shown by courtesy of Hong Kong merchants. We limited as far as possible the disadvantage, not having seen the Meaars Brunner, Mond

"Duro" Co. Exhibits, exhibits from each part of the Show. I have often thought it (cheralcals for agricultural pur- Mr. W. S., Y. Curtis, of the Territories so as to give every part would be far better if those whose poses), Messrs. Anderson, Meyer "Duro" Pump and Engineering Co., a chance to compete. The exhibits duty it is to open exhibitions were and Co. (farming Implements, etc.), has been of much assistance to the from (Tal U Shan) Lan Tau ara first taken round. They could then Mesara. Ford Co. (through local Committee. In attending to the very few in number, but even there make some intelligent remarks con agents, Andrew Harper & Son), electric Installation for operating visits were made by our agent Mr. cerning it. Unfortunately I am re- and also two comedics from the the moving · picture exhibition. Fung Fook who has been over duced to making a few general re- Hong Kong Amusements, Ltd.) Principal among the Company's ex- nearly all parts of the Territories marks on this occasion because I The exhibits included a fins col-hibits must be mentioned the advocating the interests of the cannot speak of any Individual ex-lection of pineapples from Mr. "Matthews' Automatic Electric Show.

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staple product is rice but you can- Luk, the Head Gardener one am Balma le promptly applied. It is anti- not produce, enough rice for re-ple of locally grown tea, and one septle and destroys thef germs", which quirements of Hong Kong which is of cotton; Interesting kamples of cannicthese diseases. It also causes obliged to luport the greater part fertilisers, Including beancake from wounds to heal without maturation of its rice from Saigon and Bang Nowchwang, The poultry exhibits te mal treatment For Pale every

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There is not time to mention other friends whose interest in different ways has contributed to

We are greatly honoured by your presence to day to celebrate this occasion and extend to you our hearty thanks for the interest you have taken. In” our work":"

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