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HORTICULTURAL SHOW

Keen Competition And "Lovely Exhibits

Despite the dismal and bitterly cold weather of yesterday, many people thronged to the Volunteers Parade · Ground. The site of the Flower and Vegetable show, which was held under the auspices of the Hong Kong Horticultural Society.

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The exhibits were of an extremely fine and varied charae- ver and their high quality is ample testimony of the care and unremitting attention that has been devoted to them to make the Show the success that it undoubtedly

was. Quo cannot

eulogize upon any one particular 'exbibit, but collectively, they contribute to show the very fine, quality of local products that can be produced it only care and attention is afforded to them.

Among the many and di.t.nguished visitors to the Show was His Excellency, Sir Andrew Ca decott, who evinced the greatest of nterest and who wa ked around and viewed the exh.bit, with ev d ent appreciation. Others" pres.nt Included Sir Thomas and Lady Southurn. Lady Southorn, whom we know, is the President of the Society, Lady Ho Tung, Mrs. Bartholomew, Capt. พ. J. R. Cragz. Sir William Horneil, the Hon. Mr. T. H. King and Mrs. King, the Hon. Mr. J. P. Braga, Dr. G. A. C. Herkots. Mr. J. T. Bagram (Hon. Secretary) and Mr. Andrew Tse (Hop. Treasur-

Addresing the gathering Lady, wall" for the loan of

the banu. Southern said:-

Mrs. F. C. Hall for the clerical work, Mr. R. E. Ho.re for pur- chasing the prizes donors to the prize fund. Judges. Censors Mr. Andrew Tse. Hon. T.easurer, and althose who have rendered as- sistance in various capeltics.

Your Excellency, Ladies and Centlemen: The past weeks have been anxious ones for gardeners and at one time 'ooking #t the sodden vegalation around us We wondered whether it would be possible to have a Show at all. But valiant counsels prevailed. Hong Kong gardeners must be oprimists. The rain fal's upon the just and the unjust. I often wish it were more discriminating. At times it! sweeps away the work of our Lands, at other times it withholds itself our seedings wither like Jonah's Gourd. During the rainy stason we can often sympathise with, Dan Leno's friend who living on the banks of the Thames was

I will now ask H's Excellency kindly to distribute the prizes and thus give his benediction 10 th Show.

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PRIZE WINNERS

€ Pots of Annuals or Plants raised, from seed the same season (excluding Nasturuums): 1. Mrs. Ho Kom Tong; 2; Mrs, L. Dunbar,

3 Pots of Annuals or Plants

heard to remark plaintively raised from seed the same season "Sometimes the river is at the bot- and not included in Classes 1 to 3 tom of the river." However I be-. or 6 to ZA: 1, Lady Ho Tung: 2. lieve the Lord loveth- cheerful Mr. Eu Tong Sen.

3 gardener and consequently we per- serve in the face of typhoon and fog, downpour or drought and are duly rewarded.

I feet a great privilege" to be President of this Society and I stul feel most unworthy to assume the mant e either of Lady Peel or Sir. William Hornell. The Hong Kong Horticultural Society had in Lady Peel a very good friend and Avery, helpful patroness. We wish her happiness and success in cu - tivating her garden at Sevenoaks.

GOVERNOR WELCOMED

It is a great pleasure to welcome

3 Pots of Roses: 1, Lt.-Col, M, H. Logan; 2, Mrs. Li Shu Fan,

3 Pots of Perpetual Carnations: 1. L.-Col M, H. Logan; 2 Mrs. Li Shu Fan.

3 Pots of Carnations grawn from seed in the same year: 1, Mr. Eu Tong Sen; 2, Miss M. Ellis.

Mrs. E. J. R. Mitchell; 2, Lady Ho 3 Pots of Pansies &/or Violas: 1.

Tung.

3 Pots of Primula (Sinensis or Abennica): 1, Mrs. L. Dunbar.

3 Pots of Annuals, Perenial &/or any Plants, excluding Palms; 1, Mrs. L. Dunbar; 2, Lady Ho Tung.

Pots of Annuals or Plants

His Excellency Sir Andrew Calde-raised from seed, the same season cott as our Patron. I realised

(excluding Nasturtiums): 1. Mrs. J.

the first half hour's chat that I Sectt Harston; 2, Mrs. F. C. Hall. had with Sir Andrew that he is

3 Pots of Annuals or Plants

a true flower lover and a keen raised from seed the same season and accomplished natural histor- and not included in Classes 34 to ian. In fact he asked me such 36 or 39 to 65A: 1, Mrs. J. Scott difficult questions that I

lots.

cal-Harston; 2. Mr. A. S. Campbell.

Hall.

ed loudly for help from Dr. Herk-

3 Pots of Roses: 1. Mr. J. T. I would ask you to give a Bagram. warm welcome to. Sir Andrew 3 Pots of Perpetual Carnations: whose presence to-day Is keen y1, Mr J. T. Bagram; 3, Mrs. F. C. appreciated by all of us.

Before asking His Excellency 3 Pots of Carnations grown from kindly to distribute the prizes I seed in the same year: 1', Mrs. F. C. want to refer to our need for more | Hall; Z, Sir Robert Ho Tung members. The expenses of the 3 Pots of Maiden Hair Ferns; 1, Show are considerable and the The Hon. Mr. W. H. Bell; 2. Mrs. Soclety cannot develop without A W. Hughes. Funds. I sent out an appeal for more members, 800

were letters circulated, so far we have only had

3 Pous of Pansies &/or Violas: 1, Mrs. J. Scott Harston; 2, The Matilda Hospital

25 replies. The Flower Show is n 3 Pots of Primula (Malacoides): vital factor in the life, of the 1, Mrs. J. Scott Harston; 2, Mrs. F. Colony, not only does t increase C. Hall,

the beauty of the Island but I 3 Pots of Primula (Sinensis or brings together in a common bond Abconica); 1. Mr. J. T. Bagram.

HỒNG KONG DAILY PRESS,

FLYING BOATS ARRIVE

Fast Time Made

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Following the return of the first

ut the squadron on Wednesday

FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 1936.

OBITUARY

WHARVES

DECLINED

EARNINGS

Heavy Dredging Expenditure

Board Room of Masrs.

Miss Aida M. da Rocha

The local Portuguese community suffered another blow by the death' of Miss Alda Maria da Rocha, the 19-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. C. Rocha which occur- Shing Wong Street. at 4 am. yes- red at their residence, No. 10,

the day before attended the

news of her sudden demise came

last, the remaining two Royal Air A satisfactory year's working in Force flying boats arrived in the | spite of a considerable decrease Colony after a direct flight from in earnings was recorded at the Snanghal, at 3.20 p.m. yesterday. 49th Ordinary Annua. Meeting terday. Little Miss Airta had only They took off at 8.15 a.m.

and i the Hung. Kong and Kowloon were due to arrive here at. 4.00 Whart and Godown Co., Ltd.. p.m. but, assisted by a strong 124

which was had yesterday in the Italian Convent as usual, and the wind they actually made a land-

Jardine as a great shock to her large ing at Kowloon Bay forty, minute: | Matheson & Co., Ed. presided

circle of school girl friends. The ahead schedule...

over by the Hon Mr. J. J. Pater deceased had been in indifferent Shortly before their arrival, tenison, chairman of the Board of

health for some time past but was machines from F.M.S. Hermes Directors. The greatest loss was able to attend school. Before re flew out as far as Nine-Pins - sustained in receipts for storage tiring for the night, the girl com- Land and escorted the "huge afr- and lighterwork, which amounted plained of not feeling well, and craft into the Colony, present ne to $336.000. Work at te wharves. passed away during the early hours espectacular sight to a who were however, was very satli factory, be- of the morning. Death was due to fortunate enough to w.litess it. ing $57,000 better than 1934. Overheart failure.

that the 900 ships berthed at the wharves Considering the fact

The deceased leaves her mother fastest steamship is unable to and 619,730 tons of cargo were and father, two brothers and a make the trip in much under | landed.

sister, for whom the deepest sym-

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THE FUNERAL

forty eight hours, one cannot but Directors present included: Hon.pathy is extended for their loss. maveis at the posso tie: open-Mr. J. J. Paterson (Chairman) ed up by air travel. It seems that Messrs. M. T. Johnson, S. H. Dod-, the day is not far distant when well, D. Drummond, Frank Aus- one wil be able to leave Shang-tin, F. A. Joseph, A. Von. Haenisch, at the Roman Catholic Cemetery hat by air liners.

dial W. T.

and was attended by a large num- Goodwin. Sir Robert Ho

A good

boats. after breakfast, and arriveretary).

The funeral took place yesterday

taster than the R.A.F. flying Tung, and Mr. F. H. Crapnell (Sec-ber of friends, which included school girl friends in charge of two alsters from the Italian Convent, who were all attired with light bine vells.

here in good time for lunch. 11 The folowing shareholders at- thought that would have been intended: Messrs. G. B. S. Thomson, credible to most of the early colo- D. Mackenzle, A. Mackenzie, G. nists of the Island.

Castle. J. M. Alves, A Murdoch, and G. W. Sewoll.

CHARTERED SURVEYORS'

INSTITUTION

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CHAIRMAN'S SPEECH

The Rev. Father R. S. Brookes, officiated at the grave side, and the chief mourners were Mr. A. J. C. da Rocha (Father), Mr, G. and O, da Rocha (brothers), and Miss Other Annie da Rocha (sister). Address.ng the gathering after relatives who attended were Mr. J. the Secretary had read the notice M. da Rocha, uncle of the deceas- The 8th Annual General Meet-convening the meeting, the Chair-ea, and Mr. J. G. da Rocha, cousin

man said:

Local Officers Elected

Ing of the Hong Kong and China Branch of the Chartered Sur- held on veyors' Institution was Tuesday. March 3rd, 1936, when the following officers were elected for the ensuing year:-

Chairman:-Mr. J. Ring B.Sc. (Eng.). F.S.I.: A.M.I. Struct. E, A.I. Mech. E.

Vice-Chairman:-Mr. E. B. Reed, PASI., F.R.G.S.

Members of Committee:-Mr. N. L. Sparke, O.B.E., F.SI. Shang- hat: Mr. W. A. Cornell, F.R.I.B.A., F.S.I.: Mr. G. W. Grey, FR.LB.A.. FSI

Hon. Secretary: Mr Richardson, FAL

J.

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LETTERS OF ARNOLD BENNETT

Publication Delayed

Among those who paid their list and respects were; Mr. and Mrs. "M. Andres, Mr. F. J. Agabeg. Mr. and Mrs. W. K. Way, Sisters and girls of the Italian convent, Mr. F. de de Barros, Mr. J. Pinto, Mr. A. Barros, Mr. H, de Barros, Mr. E. L.

Nevis, Mr. C. O. Baptista, Mr. H. Dickson, Mr. A. C. Gomes, Mr. J. Velera, Mr. J. Remedios, Mr. J, B. Xavier," Mr. Len Rozario, Mr. J.

Figuereido, Mr. V, Riberio, Mr. A. Elms, Mr. J. Baptistu. Mr. J. Silva, Mr. J. P. Pomeroy: Mr. D.. Baptista, and Mr. F. Marques

FLORAL TRIBUTES Floral tributes were sent by:-

Father" "Gustavo, "Mother, and Octavio. Annie and Frankie." "Pauline," "Ada and Jim," Cissie Abbas, Minnie Abbas, Dalsey Lee, Misses, Norah and Nelen Kew, S. Ozario, Davey Lee, Mr. and Mrs. W.

Kay. Mr. and Mrs. F. de Barros

Gentlemen,--The Report Accounts having been in your hands for some time. I will, with your permission, folow the usual porcedure and take them as read. The past year's working dis- coles a considerable decrease in carnings. There was a drop of $168.000 in receipts for Storage and $68.000 in Lighterwork. In Wharf work, however, the receipts were $57,000 better than in 1934. Work at the wharves was very ships were satisfactory, for 925 berthed and 818.730 tons of cargo Elanded, this being 100 vessels more to go alongside and an increase o 80.200 tons of

cargo landed compared with 1934. These figures illustrate that it te 1321- doubtedly more satisfactory for a vessel to go alongside a whart. to discharge than it is to dellver

and family, Rosita Roza da Rocha, cargo overside when moored at a Joao Maria de Rocha, Mr. and Mrs. buoy. Approximately 80% of the G. F. da Roza, Miss L. E. Lee, London, Feb, 13.

goods landed 'was for tranship-Helen V. Woo, Julia M. C. da Roza, The publication by Messrs.

ment, and only a small quantity and family, Mrs. Mackenzie and "The Letters of or the local cargo Heinemann of

was left on Jim, and Dr. Geo. Lee. Arnold Bennett to his Nephew"

"storage. has been postponed.

REVENUE FROM STORAGE The date of publication had been Revenue from Storage commen-has been revised by creating a fixed for Monday and review cop-ced to drop in 1930 a sympathy General les had been issued.'. The publis- with the

Reserve Account. This, fail in exchange. In

has been formed by absorbing the, her have now asked for their re- previous years our godowns were prémium on the New Share Issue, turn

wel. filed, when merchants kept the Equalisation stocks ahead of

of Dividend immediate re-

Fund and the Repairs and Renew-. quirements. Over the past six

als Account. In the Profit and years stocks of merchandise have Loss Account the amounts written gradually depeted and now coin-

off as depreciation have been ad- cide with present trading cond-justed to round off the values of tions in the Colony.

property and plant under Axed As- Work on the lengthening and sets. widening No. 1 Wharf was com..

Of the New Istu! at 10,000 pleted early in the year. The shares Wharf is now 750 feet in length during the year at a premium of offered to Shareholders and 81 feet wide. There is a $25 each, 7,639 were taken up rea-. shelter in the centre which proves lising a profit of $190,975. and

It is understood that alterations are to be made in the book.

Robert Ho Tung: 2. Mrs. J. Scott Harston.

6 Bunches of Sweet Peas; 1, Mrs. J. Scott Harston.

6 Bunches of Antirrhinum: 1. Mrs. J. Scott Harston.

3 Red or Pink Roses: 1, Mr. J. T. Bagram.

3 White or Yellow Roses: 1, Mr. J. T. Bagram.

3 Roses any celour: 1, Mr. J. T. very convenient to friends of. pas- leaving 2,361 Shares sti ynissued.

Bagram,

sengers waiting on the whari dur-

At

the hot and rainy season.

There does not appear to be. anything else that requires specia

our last meeting I mentioned mention, and I now beg to pro- that dredging was in progress inpose that the accounts be adopted the vicinity of the wharves.

3 Pots of Annuals, Perennials 6 Carnations &/or Picotees: i,ing many communities. Whether you grow one monster marrow or own &/or Plants excluding Palms: 1. Mr. J. T. Bagram. as much of a broad acre

6 Cactus Dahlias: 1. Lady Sou- as the Mr. J. T. Bagram; 2, Mrs: J. Scott geography of Hong Kong permits. Haraton.

A collection, of Vegetables: 1, Mr. we ask you to join the Hard times may be used as an ex-J. W. Franks. cuse for not paying $5 a year but

Society,

I would remind you of the, Arso saying: "If you have twa

loaves

sex one and buy flowers of ih Larcissus.

SECRETARY THANKED

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thorn.

6 Dahlias other than Cactus; 1,

This was completed during the year

as presented.

The report and accounts were

Lady Southorn; 2, Mrs. J. T. and we were called upon by Gov-adopted and passed unanimously.

A collection of Vegetables: 1 Bagram, The Matilda Hospital.

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and was unanimously agreed upon when put to the meeting

Confirmation of the appoint-

3 White or Yellow Roses; 1, Mrs. T Williamson 2, Miss M, J. we thought, include dredging that ment of Sir Robert Ho Tung and.

E. Hoare,

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3 Roses. any colour: 1, HE, Sir Basket of Cut Flowers for chil Andrew Caldecott; 2, Miss M. Ellis, dren under 13: 1, Miss Neva A

A Carnations &/or Picatées; 1,Green; 2. Miss Angela Ross. Mrs. L. Dunbar; 2, Mr. Eu Tong

section

crnment for $201,571 0038 the •

NEW OFFICERS Company's contribution, which was 6 Bunches of Mignonette 1, Mr. considerably more than anticipat-

The appointment of MCENTS. e Bunches of Cut Flowers: 1, JT. Bagram: 2. Mrs. J. Scott Miss M. Ellis; 2, Mrs. Ho Kom | Harston.

ed. Extensive dredging to a depth T. Johnson," A Von Haenisch or 34 feet was carried out in the and W.T. Goodwin to all vacancies, Tong.

6 Bunches of Nasturtiums: 1, @ Bunches of Sweet Peas: "1, Mrs. Mrs. S. T. Williamson.

Harbour, and your Directors had caused by three' retirements on |M, Elis; 2, Mr. E des Voeux. 12 Pansies: 1, Mr. J. T. Bagram; to agree to bear the cost of dredg- the Board, were confirmed on the In conclusion I wish to pay

Ing to a similar depth between proposal of Mr. G.B. 8. Thomsón. special tribute to our Hon. SecreMr. P. C. Potts: 2, Mr. Eu Tong

6 Bunches of Antirrhinum: 1, 2, Mr. J. Scott Harston.

over ап area and seconded by Mr. A. Murdock, 3 Bunches of Violets: 1, Mr. E. the wharves and tary. Mr. Bagram, who is indeta-

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des Voeux: 2, The Hon. Mr. W. H100 feet of the sea ends. It sub- tigable in his efforts for the deve-

sequently transpired that 3. Red or Pink Roses: 1. Mrs. R.Bell lopment of the Society. Only those Hoare; 2, Mrs. A. Raymond.

1 Vase of Cut Flowers: 1. Mrs. S. Government scheme did not, as who work with him know the t.me and devotion Mr. Bagram gives to

of the Harbour which Mr. L Kadoorie to serve on the Loureiro. the Society. He has retttrned from

would be necessary to permit Board, also met with agreement, England with the promise of the

deep-draught ships to approach upon the propose of Mr. Thom-- Hankalan Medal of the Royal Hot-

our longest whart. Strong repre- son seconded by Mr. Murdock, ticultural Society for annual ocm-

Mr. Frank Austin and Mr. AH. sentations were made to the Gov- petition in our Show. It is also Sen.

ernment on what appeared to your Compton were re-elected to serve worthy of note that the Bilver

€ Cactus Dahlias; 1, HE. Sir An- Pot Plants (Peak) Mrs. J. Scott Board to be reasonable grounds. on the Board on the proposal of Jubilee Medal was granted by the drew Caldecott; 2, Mrs. L. Dunbar. Harston. Royal Horticultural Society and 6 Dahlias other than Caetus: 1, Was won last year by Mr. F. CHE, Sir, Andrew Caldecott; 2, Mrs. Tung. Hall,

¿Li Shủ Fan. Warm thanks are due to Lt. Col. Bowb'ggin and Officers of the Hong Kong Volunteer Corps for the use of the premises, The Hon- ourable, the Inspector General of Police for the valuable service of the Police and › áttendence of the Fire Brigade. Capt. H.-C.' Phf- Ups and Officers of HM 8. "COTT- 6 Bunches of Cut Flowers: 1, Bir Bagram--

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Pot Plants (Open), Mrs. Ho Kom-tong.

They maintained that the dredg- Mr. GW. Sewell, seconded by Mr. Vegetables (Open): Lady

Hoing of an area, which was neces- A. Mackenzie,

sary in the general interest to en-.] Other business before the meet- Vegetables (Fenk): Mrs, J. Scott able the port to accommodate mo-ing included the re-election of 6 Bunches of Mignonette; 1, Mrs. Harston,

dern vessels, should not. Is

Messrs. Percy Smith, Seth and To Kam Tong; 2, Mr. P. C. Potts. Cut Flowers (Open) Mrs. R. E. the Wharf Company. I regret to Fleming. incorporated accoun-

6 Bunches of Nasturtiums: 1. Hoare.

say, however, that our protests fants, and Messra, L'nstead and Lady Ho Tùng; 2. Mr. P. C. Potta. Cut Flowers (Peak): Mr. J. T. were unavalling and in the end Dav's, chartered accountants, as

12 Pansies: 1, Mrs. R. E, Hoare; 2, Zagram.

we had no option but to submit auditors for the ensuing year at a Lady Ho Tung

Lady Peel Challenge Cup: Mr. 3. to this additional expense.

remuneration of $1.500 each. This 3 Bunches of Violets: 1, Miss M. |T Bagram,

ANT THE ACCOUNTS

nomination was proposed by Mr. |·Ells;^2, Mrs. E.-J.`R, Mitchell.

Banksian

Turning to the Accounts you a Castile, seconded by Mr. D will notice that the Balance Sheet Mackenzie.

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