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THE HONGKONG - DAILY PBRON, FRIDAY

HONGKONG HORTICULTURAL Miss May, Sir William-Rees Davies

SOCIETY.

THE ANNUAL SHOW. EXCELLENT EXHIBITS THIS YEAR

(dwarf

MARCH 16TB, 118,

3 pots of French Marigolds-1, Mrs. 8 Parsnips-1, Mr. A. H. Harris; Jordan, Chun King Yue

Mrs. Ede, (Chief Justice), Hon. Mr. Claud Severn, pots of Pot Marigolds (calendula 16 pode of Pean-1 Mrs. Edo, 2 C.M.G., Mr. Justin Gompert, Hon. officinalis)-1, Sir Paul Chater

Harris, highly commended, Mrs. Ho Kom Tong

Mr. II. W. Looker; 2, Mr. P. H. Holyoak, Hon. Mr H. E

3 pots of Nasturtium

Hurston Pollock, R.C. and Mrs. Pelleck, Sir-1,

Edo; 2, Mrs. 3pots of Petunias-1, Sir Paul Chatera drs,

Tomatoes-1. Mr. A. H. Harris; 2, The Hongkong Horticultural Show Robert and Lady Ho Tang, Sir Paul Ormistonul Chater opened yesterday afternoon at the J. R. Wood.

2, Ladies

Ormiston 2 Hon. Mr. D. Landiale, 6 Turnips-1 Mr. C. E. H. Beavis: & Botanical Gardens and will be continued of the 18th Infantry RACE spots of Pansies, and/or Violas-1,The Matilda Hospital. of Phlox Drummondi-1, Bit Mr. Beeti Harston, pots

Mr Ho Hom Tong

Vegetable marrows--Ne award. Ho Kom Special Cless for Rhubarb Award of Paul Chater

Tons

to day. The Committee have been work ing energetically for more than thre

was in attendance and discoursed a lively selection of music, and the Hongkong Hotel conducted

weeks, and their gratuitous labours have refreshment buffet, generously offering pots

Heen rewarded with a very gratifying measure of success.

The show is considered to be one of the finest ever held in the Colony Altogether there are 950 exhibits, as cum pared with 1,000 last year 600 in 1910

one-half of the proceeds to Ward 3 pots of Roses-AWARA DI Merit Simerit MrQD Wilkinson...

Charities.

Several of the cut-flowers which secar ed prizes at the show were subs quently sold for the benefit of War Charities

Paul Chaters. Stabb, 2,

3 pots of Violets-1,

Ha Kom Tong, highly commended, Jordan

Mr.

3 pots of Verbena 1, Sir Paul Chater;

2, Mra C. Makeham m

INTIMATIONS

LANE CRAWFORD

ESTABLISHED

1850.

SECTION 3-Cut Flowers; open to all GENTLEMEN'S excep. Peak Gardens and Chiness Mar

ket Gardeners

19 bunches of Cut Flowers, six distinct vartetica, not more than two varieties of 3 pots of Tropaeolum Canariensis-o same kind 1, Ladies Recreation At 5 pm. the awards were distributed Mr. Evan Ormiston: 2, Mr. Ho Kom Club 2, Mr. Evan Ormiston

and 400 in 1915.. The 'exhibitors numbe.by Mrs. H. W. Looker, wife of the Tong Linaria, Mr. Ho Kom 15 stems each (one or more blooms on cach

61, against 67 in 1917 and 64 in 1011 Despite the dry and cold season, and the wind which has prevailed during the Inst few days, the exhibits are exception ally fine. The flowering plants, especia ly from the Peak district, are of a very high order and comprise fifty more

President.

At the conclusion Mr. H. Looker said the Committee thought that the Society could now take its place amongst the public institutions of Hongkong. They were glad the authorities, in the person of the head of the Goernment,

13-pots, of

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3 pots of Clarkia-1, Mr. Ho Tong

Kom

SECTION 2-Plants in Pots Peak

Gardens only.

3 pols of Marguerite-1 Mr H W Looker: 2 Mr. W Sinclair, highly cam mended, Mr. L N. Lecie.

3pots of Tali Nasturtium-1, Mr. L.

entrics than last year. In the other who had always taken great interest it. Leefe; 2, Mr. A. H; Harris

sections the entries are approximately the

their annual shows, and had been present

on most occasions, shared this view.

Three chcers wore then given for His Excellency.

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bunches of Sweet Peas, containing stem), only one colour and7or variety in each bunch, Mr. A. Nicol, 2, Sir Paul Chatod and/or Pink Roses-1, Mr. Ho Kom Tong 1 Mr. Stabb,

Bed

*White and/or Yellow Roses-No awarde

3 Roses any colour-1, Mrs. C. Make ham 2 Mr. J. J. Harrington.

Carnations, and/or Paul Chater

Son

and/or Ficoters; 1. Sir

Sir Paul Chater. $8

Doblins-No award.

AND COMPANY.

TELEPHONE 1741.

COMPLETE OUTFITTERS.

I. & R. MORLEY'S

WHITE AND NATURAL SUMMER LLAMA

NA Watson: 2, Mrs. 0. M. Ede.

pots of Dwarf Nasturtium-1 Mr. Cactus Dahlias 1. Mr. B. A. Nicho! | THE *ይ pota

of Annuals or Plants raised as other than Cactus or Paul Chater; 2. Mr. L. Peony-1 S from seed the same season (exelurling Nasturtiume)-1, Mr. II. W. Looder Mrs. HW. Bird

commended, A. Nicholson highly comm

Mrs. Jordan: #6 bunches Mignone VERY Mr. N Watson. S

2 Lady The Wasturtium annuals (excluding Marguerites)1 Mr. bunches Nasturtium (not less than

Newall

four distinct colours) 1. Mr. R. A.

Mr. Evan Ormiston, Nicholson

12 Panele

Sir Paul Chater; 2. Lady Ho Tang, Sa

same in number as in 2017, but of better quality. The vegetables are equal to thote seen at Home shows The winning Mr. H. B. L. Dowbiggin presented specimens, are notable for their variera. Looker with a pretty baquet for pots of Flowering plants, other than shape and soundness. The tomato,

cabbages, potatoes, turnips, carrots, cte, having so gracefully distributed the N. Leefe; nias }

which compased one of the winning a prizes, and called for three cheers, which hibits, are described by one of the judgeser heartily given.

ng the best he has seen for a long time.

3 pote of

3

1 Mrs. E. C

Ir. Murray Scot

2. Mrs.

At the call of H. E. the Govenor cheer, Antirrhinum 1, Mr. L. D.

2, MT. H. W. Looker

3 pots of Armin-1, Mr. N. L. Watson

9. Mr. H. W. Looker

8 bunches of Violets 1, Kowloon Cricket Club, 2, Mr. Evan Ormiston.

SECTION 6 Cut Flowers: Peak Gar-

The Committee was composed of Mrs. Pots of Cactus Dahling Mrs Gale dens only. PAN

Very many peopic think that large were also given for the exhibitors. cabbages, are more likely to win prize than small ones, but this is not the case The successful exhibits are small, nicely shaped, and sound. The cauliflowers are

very good for the time of year. Every

exhibit in this section gives evidence of the great care and attention bestowed upon it. The leeks from the Peak are magnificently grown. The Challenge Cup for these has been awarded to Mr. H. W. Looker. The leeks grown on the lower levols and very large in size. Those sentin

Aubrey, Mrs. J. W. Taylor, M. Newall Commander C. W. Beckwith... R.N., Mesars. Evan Ormiston, W. J. Tutcher,

Nicholson. Mr. H. W. Looker was again President of the Show, Mr. L N. Leefe was Hon. Treasurer, and Mr H. B. Dowbiggin. Hon. Secretary.

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3 pots of Fenny Dahline No award, 4. pots of

of merit, Sir Robert or Peony-Aralias other thin Cactus

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varioties (ex. clu pots of Fern, disbinet

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Maidenhair) No award, T. E. Pearce, A. Nicol, and R. A-3 pots of Freema Sir Robert

Ede Tung 2, Mr. N. L. Watson; highly com mended, Mrs.

pots of Geraniums, Mr. W. Bin- Lclair; 2, Mr. C. D. Wilkinson

AH. Harris

pota of Heliotrope1, Mr

Mr. N. L. Watson. 3 pots of Larkspur: Award of merit,

H. Harris 3 note of Pot Marigolds (Calendula officinalis)1

The judges were as follow:-Plant in not, open to all: Mr. H. W. Looker and Private Hill. Plant in pot, Peak:

Mr.

"6 bunches of Sweet Peas, containing 10 stems each (one or more bloome on 9, each stem)-1, Mrs Newall Mr. H. W. Looker;

3 Red and/or Pink Roses-1. Mr. T. Pearce; Mr. A. H. Harris

White and/or Yellow Roses-1. Mr.

TE Pearce

3 Boss any colour-1, Mr. T. E Pearce

Carnations, and or Picotees Award of merit, M, TE. Pearce.

bunches of cut flowers, distinct Varieties Mrs Ede & Mra Newall, highly commended, Mr. Griffin.

6 Cactus Dahlias No award.

by Mr. A. Nicol are adjudged the best. Mr. F. C. Butcher and Private Austen, Murray Scott:ubrey 2 Mrs. Peony Dahling-No awat

Vegetable Classes: Mr. W., Tuteber

3 pots of French Marigold-1, Gale; 2 Mr. A

Harris

Mrs. Mra

Dahling th Dahline other than Cactus No award.

bunches Nasturtium, not less tha four distinct colours, and not more than Mr. N. L

There are several and Borgt. Jackson. Cut Flowers (open) Ede, of Mignonetto-1, Mr. N. L 28 blooms in each bunc

Celery shows a decided improvement on that of last year. exhibits of varieties of vegetables all of which are almost equally good, the

Afr. W. J. Tatcher and Private Austen. Cut Flowers, Peak: Mr. A. Nicol

and

3 pots of Maidenhair Forns-1, Mra Murray Scott 3 pots Watam; 2, Mr. H. W. Looker

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Pots of Verbena 1, Mrs. B. Watson 2, Mr. L N. Leofe

3 pots

Harris

tomatoes, in particular, being Duch Private Hill, General Classes: Mr. & Mr. ORREAS ?

and/or

Violay-1,

Mr.

Dowbiggin bunches of

Table Decorations All the gin. H R T Dowbig25 in exclot more than

Tutcher, Mr. Butcher, Privates Hill and Austen. Committee.

The donors to the Prize Fuad were:-- H.E. Sir F. H. May, KCMG., Major General F. Ventris G.O.C., Commodore

H: W

Com

te of Phlox Drummondii-1 3 pote of modore Sandeman; 2 Mr. N. L. Watson.

3 pots of Bosen-No award

3 pots of Linuria. Mr. N. L. Wat son;

2 Mrs R M Dyer.

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hots of Carnations and/or Picotees

Mrs. Nowall. ~ ́~

UNDERWEAR

IDEAL WEAR FOR THE PRESENT SEASON.

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A SOAP FOR PARTICULAR-PEOPLE

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from

Hälen } Mr. H. W Looker; 2

Pure

Mrs. Aubrey &

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PALMOLIVE

and

SECTION 7-General Exhibits; open to

Olive

all

Mas J. J

Oila.

bunches of Mignonette (not more than 12 in each bunch)-1, Mr. N. L. Watson 2 Mr. H. B. L. Dowliggin,

better than those seen in previous shoes. Spesking generally, the cut flowers from the Peak are a really remarkable show Sweet peas of various tints are to be gen in abundance. There is also a galaxy af the stronger flowers roses, of which the exhibits, though faw in number, R. G. G. Sandeman, R.N., M.G., Hon. No award include some Ape specimens; dahus, earnations, picotees and pansies, which, being tastefully arranged with due re- gard to colouring, form a striking pic ture. The quality, despite the rain which fell on Wednesday night, is good The C. D. Wilkinson, T. E. Peane, B. Bast sweet peas with which Mr. Nicol has T. C. Downing, E. Ormition, J. W won a prize abow six distinct colours. Taylor, W. L. Pattenden, AH. Harris, The pot plants, also, ure a feature Of H. L. B. Dowbiggin, G. C. Moxon, H. marguerites, as usual, there is a pre- Hancock, H. W. Bird. A. H. Skelton, A. fusion. The majority of the put pants Nico), LEH. Beavis, Ho Kon Tung ave arranged round the fountain, while Chon Po Bien, Wong Kam Fuk, Leung others are disposed along the mashed Yan Po, 8, G. Newall, Mrs. Newall, Mrs.

"g Ladies Flower sprays and 2 Gen 3 pots of Dianthus (excluding Carna-tlemen's Buttonholes-1, Sir C. P. Chater, C.M.G.. Hon. Mr. Dtion and Picotee)-1, Mr. H. W Looker, Harrington 2, Miss V. Scanlan Landale, Sir Robert Ho Turg, Lady Ho 2. Mr. L. N. Lacfe, Tung, Hon. Mr. Lau Chu Pak, Hon: Mr. Ho Fook, Mesin J. Scott Harston, L. N Leefe, H. W, Looker, N. J. Stabb,

to

SECTION 2-Fegetables, etc.. open

Chinese all except Peak Gardens and Market Gardeners.

*Collection of vegetables (not less than six varieties)-1, Mr. Ho Kom Tong: 2, Mr. A. Nicol,

of French Beans, Mr. Chin 8 Beeta-1, Mr. W Hardwick; 2. Mr King Yue; 2. Mr. Ho Kom Tong.

25 pods

1,

A Neussels Sprouts, Mr. Ho Kom Tong: 2 Mrs. G. M. Shaw. →4 Cablages 1, Mr. Evan Ormiston; Mr Chun King Yue. 4 Cauliflowers or

Kom Tong Carrots 1, Mr. A. Nicol; 2, Mr.

12 Cut Rones-1, Mr. R. A. Nichol

Houquet-Award of merit, Mr. JJ Herrington-

* van of Cut Flowers (to be judged for decorative, effect)-1, Hon. Mr. D, Landale 2, Mrs. C. Makoham

Basket of Cut Flowers for children between the ages of 7 and 15, to be set up by the exhibitor without aid-1, Miss Juno Looker & Miss Ormiston,

Best Table Decoration-1 Mrs. J. J. Harrington, M

Miss V Scanian; 3, Mra. Dewsbury.

Display of Cut Flowers gro

grown by ex hibitor Mr. Ho Kom Tong; highly commended, Mr. A. Nicole

corridors. Banks of foliage formed by HG. Murray Scott, Mrs. A. M. Dalziel Tung Ho Broccoli-1, Lady Honts of Single Daffodile 1, Mrs.

Mrs. D. Templeton, Mrs. W. J. Hil

PRIZE LIST:

W. Hardwick.

Griffin, Mr. A. Nicol.

2,

#pots of Double Daffodils No first;

Mrs. H. W. Bird:

4 Heads of Celery-1,1 Mr. W Hard

of Bulbs (excluding Narcisus wick; 2, Mr. Chun Kin Yus: highly commard of merit, irg, H. W mended Mr

Mr. Ho Kom Tong. SECTION 1-Plants in Pets; open to all Leeks--1, Mr. A. Niool; 2, Lady Ho pots of except Peak Gardens and Chinese Market Tung, Gardeners

the collection of pot-palms are consicu ous in the centre of the matsheds along with charming varieties of geranium (not for competition); from Sir Paul Clater, and three pots of schizanthus, from Mr. Evan Ormiston. Beveral pots of ferns other plants have been preanted and by several people to be sold for

3 pots

of Nasturtium (Tall varieties): the benefit of War Charities In the Peak section, the pot freesics are, Ladies Recreation Club; 2 Sir Paul

Chator Salvin, Korleon exceptionally well-grown. The heliotrope

3 pots of Marguerite (Chrysanthemum Mr. Chun King Yue frutescens)-1, Mr. Evan Ormiston, 2,

3 pote

is better this year than last. The Chal- Club; 9 Sir Paul Chater

Oricked

6 pots of Annuals or plaats raised from

ล

(cabbage varieties)-1, Lady

BATMAN plants, of a kind not included in the Society's list of plants on exhibited 1 ME. A B. Ho Mr. Chun King Yue Karris: 2 Mr. A. Nicol highly com

Lettuces (cos varietice-1, Mr Chun mended, Mrs. D. E. Clark

Presented prizes. King Yue; 2, Mrs. G. M. Shaw Mr. A. Nicol.

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Onions

Ho Kom Tons; CHALLENGS CUPS,

Jengo Cup has been awarded to the well seed the same season (excluding

Nastur M.

Ho Kom Tong; A. H. Harris (Heliotrope).

Ormiston, 2,

U.&R Clubtou

6 Parsnips-1, Mr A Nicol; 2, Mr

Special Challenge Cups for most praise. Ho Kom Tong

worthy exhibits were awarded as fol pods of Peas-1, MA. Nicol* loss Lady Ho

Pot Plante, Open-Mr. Ho Kom Tong Mr. A. Nicol, 2, Lady (Mignonette).

Pot Plants, Peak Gardens only-Mr.

A Open-Mr.

Nicol

Peak Gardens-Mr. H. W Looker (Leeks).

Sweet Powe, Feak- Cut Flowers, Open-Mr. A. Nicol Cut Flower, Faak-Mr. H. W. Lanker

pots of Flowering rdsats other th. Mrs G. M. Shaw

4 Savoy Cabbages-1, Mr. A. Nicol; 2. anuale (excluding Murguorites)1, Sir Paul Chater

9 Sir Paul Chater.

Ho

Lady

18 Tomatoes-1, Mr. A. Nicol; 2. Mr.

3 pots of Antirrhinum-1, Ho Ho Kom Ton, Lady Ho Tung; & Mr

grown exhibits of Mr. A. H. Harris. tiums) 1, Mr. Evan The verbena pots, to show car and eclipse similar exhibity in the last show The pansies are very well flowered, and much better than any exbibited previous ly. The roses are scanty. The clarkisz, etc.. petunias, mignonette, geraniums, are ell exceptionally good and made

Tang S, Mr. Ho Kom Tong.

3 pots of Aruins-1, Bir Paul Chater. 3 pots of Begonia (semperflorens)-1, Bir Paul Chater; 3, Mr. Ho Kom Tong- 3 pots of Carnations and/or Picotees 1 Mr. Chun

hun King Yue; 1 Mr. Ho Kom

Chun King

Vegetable Marrows 1 Mr. Ho Kom (Sweet Peas). Tong; 2, Mr. A. Nicol

SECTION 4-Vegetables, etc., Peak Gar-

judging difficult. With regard to uparаANSUNT Cordoba doos only

Carna

six Varieties -1 Mrs. Ede; 2 Mr. J. Scott Harston, mga da

gur, people are inclined put them in tion and Picotee, Hon Mr D. LanCollection of vegetables, not less than

Ladies Recreation Club. the fern section instead of amongst dale;

3 pots Cactus Dahlias No award flowering plants, and, as a result of this

3 pots

Dabling, Mr. Evan 25 pods of French Beans No award 6. Beets-1

-1, Mr HAW: Looker; 2. Mr. mistake, two lols have been disqualified: Ormiston

3 pots of Dahlias, other than Cactus C. D. Wilkinson

25 Brussels Sprouts 1, Mr. ▲ H. The table decorations this year are. 8 or Peony 1. Hon. Mr. 3. Landale; 2;

Harris, & decided success. There are six competi Lady Ho Tang.

Ho Kom Tong.

THE NAVY'S THANKS TO THE PORTUGUESE COMMUNITY.

Mr. BY MR. de Souss, the Consul for Portugal, has received from the Honourable Colonial Secretary copy of the following latter

Commodore's Office Hongkong BIR-1 have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your letter No. 108/1918 of the 7th March, and am directed by the Scott convey to the Portuguese Community, through the Acting Consel for Portugal,

fors and the first prize goes to MA HOMDors of Heliotrope 1 Mrs. Jorden ALEBI Dowbiggin': highly com Commodore to request that you will

In section 1, Sir Paul Chater as par. Ormiston purs- Mr. Exac

Harrington,

3

Dots of

pote of Maiden Hai Terus~-1, Mr-

desing Ferms.

ticalarly successful, gaining eight first Ho Kom Tong and three second prizes, while Mr. Ho Kom Tong secured seven first and eight

second pri thản King Yu, Biso

varieties ex

mended, Mr B Harris and Mr

Smary EE WA Bird: the thanks of the Commodore, on behalf

4 Cauliflower or Broccoli-1, Mr. distinct

3. Mra. Bird Scott Hurston Maidenhair-No award. pota of Fressis-1 Mr. Ho Kom Heads of Celery, Mr. J. Scott

Mr. Evan Ormiston Harton; Mra Newall

Locks 1. Mr H. W. Looker; 2 gir of Geranium 1, Sir Paul -6 Leeks-clampede

was very successful in various sections VSHEA Ladies Rareation Club: Robert Ho Tungs

There was a constant stream of visitors highly commended, Mrs. Stabb and Mr.

3 pots

to the grounds all the afternoon, includo on of Mignonette Mr. Ho Kom ing H.E. Sir F. H. May, K.C.MG., and Tong; 9, Lady Ho Tung

Lettuces (cabbage varieties)-1, Mr. HW.Looker: 2 Mr. Ede

of the officers and men of H.M. NBY7 and Dad yard, for their kinil resolution of appreciation in sounection with the gout disaster at Happy Valley, com veved in the Consul's letter of the sh March-I am dead

(80) Hort WEIGHT (Secretary to Commodore

Lettuces (cos varieties)-1, The The Honourable the Colonial Secretary Matilla Hospital; 2 Mm Bird

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