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HONGKUNG HORTICULTURAL

SOCIETY

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3 pots of Primula-1; Lady Ho Tuas: 3, Mr. Ho Kam Tong.

3 pots of Roses-No award

3 pots of Violets-1, Hongkong Clab

3 pots of Varbena-1. Mr. A Nicol.

3 pots of Linaris (Tall varieties), Mr. A. Nicol

3 pots of Clarkia, Mr. A. Nicol.

3 pot of Cinerarias.--No award.

3 pots of Stocka-1, Bir Paul Obater:

2, Mr. Ho Kom Tong.

3 pots of Tropaeolum Canariessie-No prize; h.c. Mr. Ho Kom Tong.

3 pots of Sweet Peas-No award.

SECTION

TEANTS IN POTE...

"Peak Gardena anly-

16

3 pots of Marguerite.-1, Mr. W. Sinclair, Mr. H. B. L. Dowbiggin

3 pots of (Tall varieties) Nasturtium

1. Matilda Hospital

3 pots of Salvia. 1. Commodore Gurner; 2, Mr. J. A. Plummer.

6 pots of Annuals or plants raised from seed the same season (excluding Nastur tums), Mr. W. Sinclair; 1, Mr. A. H. Compton.

3 pota of Annual or plants raised from seed the same season-1, Mr. J. A, Plum

mer; 3. Mr. A. H. Compton.

3 pots of Antirrhinum No award.

3. pots of Arazi-1, Mr. C. E.

Beavis; 2. Sir R. Hou

3 pots of Begonia—1, Mr.

mer;

2, Mrs. Scott Harston.

SECTION 4

VEGETABLES, ETC

Peak Gardens" only,

THE HONGKONG DAILY FREES,

Collection of vegetables-1, Mr. T. D.

DISTRIBUTION OF AWARDS.,

FRIDAY, MARCH ETH 191

HONGKONG LEGISLATIVE

COUNCIL

At a p.m. the distribution of awards to the successful competitors took place. Among the large gathering present were H.E. the Governor, Vantris, the Hen. Dr. Claud Severn, Commodore Gurner, Mis Gurner and Miss Gurner, Mr. H. H. J. Gompertr (acting Chief Justice), Mr. Justice Wood the Hon. Mr. J. H Kemp, the Hon. Mr. H, E. Pollock and Mrs. Pullock Mr. N. J. Stabb, and Mrs Stabb, Lieut-Colin J. R. Wyndham and Mirs, Wyndham, Sir Robert Ho Tung and Lady Ho Tung, Molonist Secretary) N. L. Watson, and Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Compton.

Major-General meeting of the Legislative Council was held in the Council Chamber at noon, yesterday. There were present:

Moorhead, Mrs Scott Harston.

Es pods of French Beans-No prize; award of merit, Mr. A, H. Compton.

Mrs. Scott Harston; S. Sir Beeta-1, R. Ho

25 Brusse Anota-1, Mr... T. D. Moorhead: 9. Mr H. L Dowbiggin

Mr. Lo Mrs. Stabb; he. Bir NL Watson.

6 Carrots.-1, Matilda Hospital; S. Mr. Caulidowers or Broccoli. 1, Mr. Moorhead; he, Mr. C. D. Wilkinson. Moorhead; 2, Mr. Beavis

IS. "XCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR TBir EZGINALD EDWARD STOOBS, K.C.M.G.) THIS EXCELLENCY MAJOR-GENERAL F. FENTIE, C.B. (General Officer Command-

Troops in Chine)

Pon Mr. Claud Bevar, 0.M.G.

Hon. Mr. J. H KEMP, K.C., C.B.E. (Attorney-Ceneral)...

Hon. Mr. B. O. HUTCHISON, M.B.E.. (Colonial Treasurer),

Ha Mr. W CHATHAM, C.M.Q.

4 Heads of Calory, Mrs. Scott Hara-distribute the prizes, thanked the Pre-Director of Public Works), tea; 2. Mr. A. Compton, "Leeks-1, bra. Scott Hamton; 3. Mr. T. D. Moorbend.

6 pttuces lezbbage" varieties), No award.

Lettuces (ens varieties).→No award. 19 Unions-1, Mrs. Scots Earston. 6 Parsnips-1, Mr. Beavis; Mr corbond 23 pods of Peas-1, Mrs. Scott Hars ten; Mr. Moorhond

Mr. L GIBBS, President of the Society in calling upon Mrs. N. J. Stabb to sant for having attended the show. Was not a very grand show, but he was not going to apologise for it. The Society had done its best; the weather had dene its worst. He thought they would agree with him that, in spite of the back weather, the exhibitors had put up very tair exhibits. It was not an easy thing to keep a business of that sort going a there were no dollars in it. It was not like the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank

Laughter). They had to put up with great disappointments and he would ask any people who were not satisfod with the way things were done not to criticize: them too severely. He did not ask them, to refrain from criticism, but be would ask them to do something, to become 12 Tomatoes.-1, Matilda Hospital; members, join the Committee and teach Mrs. Scott Haraston

them how to do things better, so that next year they would be able to improve the show and make the Society even better than it was He had great pleasure in calling upon Mrs. Stabb to distribute the prizes (Applause).

12 Potato-1, Sir R. Ho Tung; 2, Mr. 25 Radishes-1, Mra Scott Harston; Moorhoud. Sir Robert Ho Tung

4 Saroy Cabbagis.-1, Mr. Flummer; 2 Mr. Dowbiggin,

H.C.

J. A" Plum

3 pots of Carnations and/or Picotees.-

1. Mr. H. B L. Dowbiggin; 2, Mr.., T. D. Moorhead.

3

pots of Dianthus (excluding Carng- tion, icotee and Sweet William),-1, Mr. A. H. Compton; 2, Com. Gurner.

3 pots of Cactus and/or Peony Dahlias. 1, Mr. A. H. Compton; 2, Mrs. Fal- Joner.

3 pots of double Gorenluma-1, Mrs. Scott Haraton; 9, Mr. C. D. Wilkinson.

3 pots of Dablias, other than Cactus or Peony-No prize, h.c., Mrs. Falconer.

3 pots of Heliotrope-1, Mrs. Scott Harston; 2, Mr. J. A. Plummer.

3 pots of Larkspurs.1, Mrs. Moor- head, Mrs. Dyer.

3 pcs of Maiden Hair Ferns-No prize; award of merit, Mr. T.-E. Pearce. 3 pots of Ferns (excluding Maidenhair and Asparagulumosus)-No award.

3 pots of Asparagus Plumosus-No priza; award of merit, Mrs. Stabb.

3 pots of Freesia, white or lemon colour- ad-1, Sir R. Ho. Tung, Mr. C. E. H. Beavis.

3 pots of Freesia Hybrids-1, Mr. H. B. L Dowbiggin; 2, Mr. S. T, William-

EOD.

6 Turnips-1, Mr. N. E. Watson; Mr.

D. Wilkinson. 9. Vegetable marrows.-Ne award.

Kobl Rabi-1, Mr A. H. Compton 2, Mr. C. D. Wilkinson.

G Endive-1, Mr. N. L. Watson.

SECTION 5.

CUT FLOWERS..

Open to all except Peak Carden and

-Chinese Market gardeners."

19 bunches of Cut Flowers of not lees thar 6 distinct kinds.-1, Lady Ho Tung; 9, Mr. A. Nicol.

6 bunches of Sweet Peas-1, Mr. K. Hunter: 2, Mr. Ho Kom Tong

8 bunches of Antirrhinum-1, Mr. He

Kom Tong.

3 Brd or Pink Roses-1, Sir Faul Chater, Mir: Ho Kom Tong

3 White or Yellow Roses-1, Sir Paul Chater; 2, Mr. N. J. Stabb.

3 Roses (any colour), Mr. Ho Kom Tong; 2, Mr. R. Makebam.

6 Carnations and/or Picutecs.1, Sir Paul Chater; 2, Mrs Jordan.

6 Cactus and/or Peony Dahlias.1, Sir Paul Chater; Mr. Ho Kom Tong

3 pots of Single Geraniums.1, Sirhe, Mrs Jordan. Robert Ha Tung; 2, Mr. Moorhead; hb.c.. Mr. Moorhead

3 pots of Ivy-leaved Geraniums.---No "ward

6 Dahlias other than Cactus er. Peony, -1, Sir Paul Chater; 2, Lady Ho Teng. € bunches Mignonette-1, Mr. Ho Kom

a pots of Mignonnette-1, Mr. Scott; 2, Lady Ho Tang.

Harston.

o bunches Nastartium.1.0.0-

18 Pansies,-1, Lady Ho fung; 2. Mr. 3 pots of French Marigolds-1, Mr. A. Nicol; h.e., Mra Stevenson..

H. B. Dowbiggin; Sir-K. Hd Tongs bunches of Violets-1, E.U.C.; 2, Mr.

3 pots of Annuals, Perennials and/or Ho Kem Tong; b.c, Mr. Stabb

any plants. Mrs. Falconer; 2 M

H. B. L. Dowbiggin.

3 pots of Nasturtiums (dwarf varieties).

-1, Mr. N. L. Watson; award of merit, Mrs. Scott Harston.

3 pots of Petunias-No prize; award

of merit, Commodore Gurner.

3 pots of Pansies and/or Violan-1, Mr. N. L. Watson; 2, Mr. H. B. L Dow biggin.

.

3 pots of Pblox Drummondii-1, Mr. W. Sinclair: 2, Mr. A. H. Compton,

3 pots of Primala-No prize;, award of merit, Mr. N. L. Watson.”.......

3 pots of Roses-1, Mr. J. A. Plum mer 2, Sir R. Ho Tung.

3 pots of Violets-1, Matilda Hospital;

2, Mr. Moorhead

3 pots of Verbera-1, Mr. T. D. Moor

head; 2, Sir R. Ho Tung,

apots of Linaria (Tall varieties).-1,

Mr. N. L. Watson,

3 pots of Clarkik-No award

3 pots of Cinerarias.--No award.

3 pots of Stocks-No award.

3. pots of Tropaeolum Canariensie,-- No award

3 pots of Sweet Peas-No award

SECTION 3.

VEGETABLES, ETC.

Upen to all except Peak Gardens, und Chinese Market Gardeners, Collection of vegetables-1, Mr. He Lon Tong;2,

Hongkong Club ta, MẸ

M. Shaw.

25 pods of French Beans-1, Mr. Ho Kom Tong; 2, Mr. A. Nicol; he, Hong- Long Club

beets; h

B. Baker, 2, Kowloon

Qu, ha, Sir Paul Chater

SECTION 4.

CUT FLOWEBS

Peak Gardens “only.

& bunches of Cut Flowers of 6 distinct kinds.-, Mr. H. L Dowbiggin; 2, Mrs Aubrey.

bunches of Sweet Peas. No award.

6 bunches of Antirrhinum. No award. 3 Red or Pink Roses-1, Mr. T. E. Pearce: 2. Sir Robert Ho Tung.

3 White or Yellow Roses-No award.

3 Roses (any colour).-1, Mr. H. B. L Dowbiggin; 2, Mr. T. E. Pearce

6 Carnations and/or Picotees.

Mrs. Stans performed the pleasant cere mony amidst loud applause.

(Captain-

Hon. Mr. E. R. HALLIFAX, O.B.E Secretary for Chinese Affairs). Hon Mr., E. D. C. Wow Superintendent of Police).

Ho M HF POLLOCK KO Hon Mr. Joas JOHNSTONE Ho, Mr. E V. D. PARE. Hon. Mr. Ho FOOL.

ME A. G. M. FEÉTUHER. O.B.E. (Clerk, of Council).

A

ABSK

Hon. Mr. & H. DODWELL Hon. Ms Lan CHU-PAK.

SUA NA TERORS" LJBK. A

The COLONIAL SECRETARY, by command. a HE the Governor, laid upon the table the Jurors' List for 1990.

FINANCE

The COLONIAL SECRETARY, "by command of H.E. the Governor, laid upon the table Financial Minutes, Nos. 15 and 18 and moved that these be referred to the Finance Committee.

The COLONIAL TREASURER seconded. and Mr. H. B. L. DOWHIGGIN, the Hon.this was agreed to. Becretary, thanked Mrs. Stabb, who, be The COLONIAL SECRETARY, by command said, had been a keen exhibitor and had of HE the Governor, laid upon the table served on the Committee for many years the Report of the Finance Committco Ha asked her to accept a silver pot con-No. 3 and moved that it be adopted. taining a little Dumnacanthus plant, as The COLONIAL TREASURER seconded, and a memento of the occasion, and which be this was agreed to. hoped would serve as a reminder of the yours spent in Hongkong sad of bor arduous labours, on the Committee (Applause).

H.E. THE GOVERNOR stated that Mrs. Stabb bad declined to exercise the pri- vilege of her sex in talking, and had asked him to take her place and to say first of all, how very pleased she had been

H18 EXCELLENCT replied I have no

objection to appointing such a Committes if there is a general desire to that effect, but I suggest that it would be equaliz satisfactory if the Public Works Com- mittes would consider the matter, with the assistance of the Medical Oficer of Health

DOMESTIC BUILDINGS. Hon. Mr. H. E. POLLOCK, K.C., in acordance with notice previously given.ked the following question:

Will the Government appoint a Com mittes for the purpose, of reporting on the desirability of amending the Public Health and Buildings Ordinanco, 1903, hy reducing the height of storeys required to have had the opportunity of distributin domestic buildings and thereby lesson ing the prizes, and secondly, to say bow time that it would be possible for her to surry she is tha that would be the lasting the cost of such building? do so, a sorrow which, he felt aure, was shared by all. Mr. Dowbiggin had re ferred to the work Mrs. Stabb bad done in the past for the Society, and he was are they would agree with him when he stated that the Society would feel her loss very much. It only remained for him to

·THE. NON-FERROUS METAL INDUSTRY

"ORDINANCE; '1919. say on behalf of himself and Mrs. Stabb

move!

the The ATTORNEY-GENERAL how much they appreciated the energy and ability, which had been shown by the Committee in getting together that exhibi-second reading of the Bill intituled, an tion, especially he might say, by Mr Ordinance to amend the Non-Ferrous Dowbiggin, who had devoted time which Metal Industry Ordinance, 1919. He said: could have been expended more profit-The object of the Bill is to correct a mis- He had had to struggle under difficulties Ordinance. ably to himself than for their own profit, in the drafting of the principal and the exhibitors had had to struggle ander dificulties resulting from the bad weather; which was distinctly unfor tunate He could only say on behalf of all of them that they were very much obliged to the Committee for their trouble and that they regretted on the whole that the weather had affected the exhibits badly. They trusted that next year the weather would be more reasonable and (Applause). that the exhibitors would be numerous.

Cheers were called for Mrs. Stabb, His Excellency and the Committee and were lustily given.

THE OFFICIALS. ·

Patrons H.E. Bir Reginald Edward Stubbs, K.C.M.G., H. Vice-Admiral No Sir AL Duff, K.C.B., BE. Major prize; award of merit, Mr. T. D. Moor General F. Ventris, C.B... Commodore V. G. Garner, R.N., Hon. Sir Paul

bead.

The COLONIAL SECRETARY Ponder, and the Bill was read & road time.

Council then went into Committee to consider the Bill close by clause. There were no amendments, and on Council ruming, the Bill. on the motion of the Attorney-General, seconded by the Colonial Secretary, was read a third time and passed.

BANKING. BUSINESS, (PROHIRTTED CONTROL) ORDINANCE, 1918. The ATTORNEY-GENERAL moved the ond reading of the Rill intituled, an Ordinance to amend the Banking Business (Prohibited Control) Ordinance, 1919. Ha said: This Rill is principally to correct an error in the drafting of the principal Ordinance, similar to the error corrected in the previous Bill.

The COLONIAL SECRETARY seconded, and

6 Cactus and/or Peony Dahlias-Chator, U.M.G., and Hon. Mr. Claud was agreed to.

Council then went into Committee to

Sir Robert Ho Tung; 2, Mr. A. H. Comp Bevern, C.M.G.; President: Mr. Linsider the Bill clause by clause. There

Gibbe; Committee: Mrs. Aubrey,

ton.

-1

6 Dahlias other than Cactus or Peony Wallace, Mr. R Baker, Commander were no amendments, and, on Conne -No prize; award of merit, Sir Robert C. W. Beckwith, B.N. Mr. B. ifcuming, the Bill was read a third time Ho Tucg.

Noronha, Mr. D. Harvey, Mr. S. B Cph the motion of the Attorney-General. seconded by the Colonial Treasurer, and passert."

6 bunches of Mignonette-No prize; Ross, Mr. W. J. Tutcher, Mr. N. L award of merit, Mr. N. L. Watson.

Wation; Mr. J. A. Plummer (Han. Tron surer), and H. H. B. L. Dowbiggin (Hon Bocretary).

bunches of Nasturtium, Mra Aubroy; 2, Mr. W. Sincisir.

12 Pensics, Mr. N. L. Watson; 2, Mr. I. E. Pearce

6 bunches of Violet-1 Mr. W, Sin- clair; 2, Mr. T. D. Moorhead

SECTION 7

GENERAL EXHIBITS.

·Open to all.

Ladies' Flower sprays and 2 Gentle Misa M. Brussels Sprouts.-1, Mr. II. Kom, Ton 2 Sir Paul Chatermen's Button Holes.1,

4bbages-1, Kowloon CO2. Mr. Loureiro, Chung Yue, he, Mr. G. M. Show

Caulowers or Broccoli Hong- Club 2, Lady Ho Tang, b... Mr.

a Carrots, Hongkong Club; 2, Mr.

A Nicol; he, Mr. Ho Kom Tong.

4 Heads of Celery-1, Hongkong Club; Sir Paul Chater; he, Mr. L. Gibbs.

Leeks Lady Ho Tung: 2, K.C.C: he, Mr. A. Nicol.

1

6 Lettuces (cabbage varieties)-1, Sir Faul Chater; Hongkong Club, w

6 Lettuces (cos varieties)+1, Hongkong Club; 2, Mr. G. M. Shaw

13 Unions.1, Mr. Ho. Kom Tong, & *K.U.C.

o Cut Roses. No entry.

THE LIQUORS CONSOLIDATION ORDINANCE, 1911. &

The ATTORNEY-GENERAL moved the THE PRIZE FUND;

second reading of the Bill intituled, an The thanks of the Eociety are due to Ordinance to amend the Liquors Con the following who kindly contributed to solidation Ordinance, 1911. He said: the Prize Fund:H.E. Sir R. E. Stubbe, The Bill proposes to make certain amend. K.C.M.G., H.E. Major-General F.ments in the provisions of the principal: Ventria, B., Commodera V. G. Garner, Ordinance relating to the constitution RN., Hon. Sir Paul Caster, K., C.M.G. of the Licensing Board, and other points. Hon. Mr. John Johnstone, Sir Robert He It proposes to provide that it no nomina- Tung Lady Ho Tung, Hon. Mr. Hotion is received for any vacancy the Fook Hon. Mr. Lau Chu Pak, Hon. Mr. Governor shall have power to appoint a E Pollock, K. C., Messrs. J. Scott member. It also provides, in accordance Harston, John W. Taylor, J. L. Crockett, existing practice, that the Justires NI Stabb R. A. Gubbay, G. C. Moxon,

H. B. L. Dowbiggin, He Kom in are elected to the Board shall be Tong BW. Bird, Komalacted, by any unofficial Justices of the 1 Vazy of Cut Flowers-1, Mrs. Make Beautie, N. L. Watson, T. E. Pearce, G, Peace. It also makes clear that when any ham; 2, Mra, Maitland.

Basket of Cut Flowers (for children bo Hogg, C. E. H. Beavis, J. M. U. Basto, member is absent from the Colony, as tween the ages of it and 18 to be set Chou Po Sien, Leung Yan Fo, Wong Kan won as he is absent, there is power to up by the exhibitor without aid)-1, Miss Fook L. D. Wilkinson, C. L. Sandes, fill his place by an acting member. If J. M. Alves, B. Basto, P. V. Botelho also provides that the quorum shall be N. Noronha; 2, Miss Joan Perkins

Basket of Cut Flowers for children E. J. Noronha, J. M. Noronha, C. A. da three in future and not five, as five seems Board consisting of only seven members. aged 10 years and under, to be set up by Roza, V. M. R. de Sousa, and Mrs. an annecessarily, large quorum for a The COLONIAL SECRETARY Seconded, "and the exhibitor without aid).-1, Miss Jaan A. E. Griffin.

this was rood a second time. Dowbiggin; Master William Stabb, h.c., Miss Allico Crockatt

Council then went into Committee fo consider the Bill clause by clause. There were no amendments, and, on Council resuming,, the Attorney-General moved the Bill, bo read-a third time.

The COLONIAL SECRETARY seconded, and the motion was agreed to..

Council was then adjourned sine die. FINANCE COMMITTEE.

Table Decoration.- Mrs.

TO-DAY'S PROGRAMME.

Compton

pton: The show will open at 1 p.m. to-day. 2, Mrs. Falconer; award of merit, Miss when it is being haped that there will be and was a large attendance. The Band of the Gibba

Display of Cut Flowers grown by ex-Flagship will be present and tea can be

had on the grounds. 0 Parsnips-1. KC.C., 2, Mr. Ahibitor-1, Mr. Ho Kom Tong. Nicol.

pods of Pena-1, Lady Ho Tung: 2 Mr. Baker; h.c., Mr. Ho Kom Tong 12 Potatoos--I, Mr. Ho Kam Tong:

Lady Ho Tùng

25 Radishea1, Hon. Mr. J. John- long: 2. Mr. Ho Kom Tong.

4 Savoy Cablinger, Dir Paul Castor

2 Hongkong Club,

19 Tomatoes-1, Hongkong-

Mr. R. Baker.

Clab:"20

6 Turnips, Mr. Ho Kom Teng: 2, Mr. A. Nicol; hc., Lady Ho Tung.

Vegetable Mertown, Hongkong Club; 2, Mr. Ho Kom Tonga

6 Kohl Rabi-1, Mr. G. M Show; Hongkong Club

6 Endive-1, Mr. Ho Kom Tong; Mr.

Nicol

3 pots of Cyclamen-1, Sir Faul Chater.

3 pats of single Daffodils. No award.

3 pota of Double Daffodile-1, Mr. Stabb.

3 pata of Hyacinths1, Mrs. Compton,

Mr. E. L Sim.

3 pots of Narcisus. No award.

Group of Bulbs. No award

TWO FUGITIVES ARRESTED

WANTED FOR KIDNAPPING AND HOBBERY

LANE, CRAWFORD

& COMPANY.

SMART AND FASHIONABLE

COATS AND CAPES

NEW MILLINERY

Many of the new Models just received are

and exceptionally smart and becoming, a

very moderate, lo price.

are

LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.

COLUMBIA

HUMOROUS RECORDS

NEW STOCK

*COHEN"

"CASEY"

OF

BILLY WILLIAMS

ETC. ETC.

Che Anderson Music Co., Ltd.,

16, Des Voeux Road.

Tel. 1322.

Powell

TELEPNIKE

“ATLAS” REGD.

LM

SHIRTS AND PYJAMAS

WITH STIFF or SOFT DOUBLE CUFF.

WEAR

AND.

DYE

GUARANTEED.

New stock just received

"

in SMART DESIGNSTM

in TAFFATA, FLANNEL ZEPHYR, OXFORD"

6H RT3 from $278 PYJAMAS from $4.50.

11

Buchanan Police have arrested two, followed, the COLONIAL SECRETARY, Presid was that it was decided to put the whole tecil vote for the hull of the Hapag was.

NEW HULL FOR POLICE STEAM LAUNCHE

Commended the Council The CHAIRMAN The Unofficial membera some time ago asked that the Signal The Governor Station at Victoria Peak, which the Naval to veto a mam of eix hundred and fifty authorities were giving up, should be three dollars (853) in aid of the vote continued, and I think the hon. member Police and Prison Departments, A.- on my left (Hon. Mr. Parr) made a Police, Special Expenditure, New Hall special point of that and said it was use for Bicam-launch Hapagkain.

The CHAIRMAN, At the last meeting a A meeting of the Finance Committee ful to the public and shipping. The result

station in order and to get instruments passed the sum being $0,000. There are s try have the meteorological records number of items on the list I have tag

Pase hitherto. The work is now complete launch Thy largest item on this line of VICTORIA PEAK BIGINAL STATION. The Great go the Council developed Father more than had been the here, which are necessary to complete the to vote a sum of three thousand saver It consists of restoring the station and fittings is 30 for a skylight to the cabin, 3 pots of flowering plants of the same

nored and fifty dollar (21.750) in aid making the buildings fit to live in. The and there in $180 for a closet for officers.

18 $832.50. A vote for $653 is asked for,

The yote was agreed to. kind or variety, Mr. A. Nicol. It appears that a gang of men, which,

1 pot of plant indigenous to Hongkong. it is alleged, included men just arrested the vole Public Works, Extraordinary.iginal estimate was $3,500. The cost Altogether there are 14 items and the total

several people" Into -1, Mr. H. B. L. Dowbiggin

robbed and pillaged the district and then Hongkong. Buildinga. Victoria Pear te been $3,750. carried away

(Continued as foot of next coltiin.) captivity, demanding hugo mums for their Signal Station, Reinstating Buildings.

&pots of Annuals or plants grown from Chinese who are wanted by the Canton authorities on charges of robbery and kidnapping in the Sun Tak district on August 21st. /*

Seed the same season (excluding Nastur frums)-1, Mr. Ho Kom Tong.

pot of herbaceous plant-No award C pots of 3 annuals and 3 of lowering plants of any kind. No award.

rolcado.

The vote was agreed to.