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(6) Continuation.
Messrs. Thomas G. Donaldson (or McDonaldson) appointed 1861, Charles Ford 1871, S. T. Dunn 1903, W. J. Tutcher 1910, and H. Green since 1920.
Messrs. Dunn and Tutcher's "Flora of Kwangtung and Hongkong" produced in somewhat of a hurry in 1912, is still a standard reference work, although requiring much revision.
BOTANIC GARDEN (7)
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In the series of articles giving the history of the Botanic Gardens (see 23-12-33 et seq.) reference was made to the old fountain which used to stand just above the middle of the lowest terrace. This portion of the Gardens has been so altered in the past two years, the provision of a covered-over service reservoir - which has also meant the disappearance of the former fountain and its substitution by a new structure of entirely different design - that a description of the original erection is of historic interest.
The fountain was erected in 1868, and was constructed of freestone imported from England: even the supply pipes were imported. It is interesting to find the following rather florid description in a newspaper's file dated September 12, 1868:
The large matshed that has occupied so conspicuous a position on the central terrace at the Public Gardens for the past five or six months, has at last disappeared and in its place stands complete the very beautiful fountain that has been in course of erection since April last. We say complete but strictly speaking the fountain is not yet complete for the piping which is to supply the water has not yet arrived, having been ordered from England, and although the structure is finished, the fountain itself is yet wanting and it will be some months yet before the necessary supply of water can be laid "on". The structure, as already stated, is nevertheless complete, and a very great addition it is to the adornment of this public promenade, occupying as it does a central and commanding position and seeming to add the finishing touch, as it were, to the surrounding terraces. Whether viewed from below, at the base, or from above, its graceful line and curves add finish, and its height and position completeness to the enclosure.
With the fountain and its three hundred and seventy jets in full operation and a band to enliven the scene, the Public Garden will be the most charming, as it should become the most popular, promenade in Hongkong. Some reference has already been made to this work in these columns but a more complete description will be interesting to our reader.
BOTANIC GARDENS
好
( 6 ) Continuation.
Messrs. Thomas G. Donaldson ( Or McDonaldson ) appointed 1861, Charles Ford 1871, S. T. Dunn 1903, W. J. Tutcher 1910, and H. Green since 1920.
Messrs. Dunn and Tutchers " Flora of Kwangtung and Hongkong "produced in somewhat of a hurry in. 1912, is still a standard reference wok, although requiring much revision.
BOTANIC GARDEN ( 7 )
by
In the series of articles giving the history of the Botanic Gardens (see 23-12-33 et seq.) reference was made to the old fountain which used to strand just above the middle of the lowest terrace. This portion of the Gardens has been so altered in the past two years, the provision of a covered-over service reservoir - which has also meant the disappearance of the former fountain and its substitution by a new structured of entirely different design - that a description of the original erection is of historic interest.
The fountain was erected in 1868, and was constructed of freestone imported from England: even the supply pipes were imported, It is interesting to find the following rather florid description in a newspapers file dated September 12, 1868 :
The large matshed that has occupied so conspicuous a position on the central terrace at the Public Gardens for the past five or six months, has at last disappeared and in its place stands complete the very beautiful fountain that has been in course of erection since April last. We say complete but strictly speaking the fountain is not yet complete for the piping which is to supply the water has not yet arrived, haging been ordered from England, and althoughthe structure is finished, the fountain itself is yet wanting and it will be some months yet before the necessary supply of water can be laid "on. The structure as already stated, is nevertheless complete, and a very great addition it is to the adornment of this public prome- nade, occupying as it does a central and commanding position and seeming to add the finishing touch as it were, to the surrounding terraces. Whether viewed from below, at the base, or from above, its graceful line and curves add finish, and its height and position completness to the enclosure.
With the fountain and its three hundred and seventy jets in full operation and a band to enliven the scene, the Public Garden will be the most charming, as it should become the most popular, promenade in Hongkong. Some reference has already been made to this work in these columns but a more complete description will be interesting to our readyr.
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