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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH WEDNESDAY MARCH 1 1011

HORTICULTURAL SHOW. Disha of strawberrios (not less

AT THE BOTANIC. GARDENS, TO-DAY..

The annual Flowor Show under the auspices of the Hongkong Horticultural Society was opened, this afternoon in the Botanic

than 20 fruits)-1, Sir Paul Chator; 2, P.W. Goldring,

Special prizes-Dr. Row, Miss Patsy Korr, Sorgeant Kerr.

The following wore the awards in the class for pots in plants- Peak gardens only 1--

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3 pots of geraniums-1, Mrs; Torifer; 2, Miss Wilkinson.

Two figuro. plants-1, Mrs. Ho Tung; 2, Ho Kom Tong

Group of 12 spocimons of hyacinth, tulip and or daffodils in pots or glasses-1, Mrs. Ho Tung: 2, Mrs. Maitland.

to-morrow from 10.30 am, till 6 pn., masie boing supplied again in the afternoon by the 13th Raj pts band undor Bandmaster Colę.

CANTON'S FINANCIAL

TROUBLES.

THE "TELEGRAPH CORRESPONDENT

Canton, Feb. 28.

The Provincial Treasury is at present in financial straits, The At five o'clock Lady Laugard 1st day of the 3rd moon has been 6 pots of annuals or plants geacefully performed the coro-fixed as the date for the total Gardens inder ideal weather con- raised from seed the same season many of presenting the prizes to ditions This your the entries-1, 0. M. Ede; 2. Mrs., Ho Tang, the successful competitors. wero very large and the exhibits 3 pots of flowering plants, other · The Flower Show will be open were of excoptionally good lautapmals-1, J.II. Armstrong; quality. For the occasion, spustial, 2, C. M. Ede,, . · murquons had bann orested round. the Fountain. All forenoon the judgos had boon busy over 1 3 pots of dahlins-1, Mrs. 1o their adjudications and it was: Tung; 2, F. H. Armstrong. mot till aftor one o'clock that the last award was made.,

The judges wore:→Table deco- rations, Mrs. Pollock and Mrs. Looker; flowers, Messrs. H. W. Looker and F. Howell; vegetables, Mossra, J. Barton and W. 4. Tutcher. Mr. L. Gibbs ably car- ried out the odorous secretarial dulics,

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During the afternoon, the band of the 13th Rajputs played a live- ly musical selection, A very

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3-pots of mignonetto-i, Mra,

o Tung; 2, Mrs. Jones Hughes. 8 pots of nasturtium-1, Mrs. Turner; 2, Mrs. Bo Tang,

3. pits of Freestu-1, Mrs. To Ting; 2, Mrs, Jones Hughes,

3 pols of narcissus tazotta-1, Mrs. Ho Tung 2, A. B. Rouse.

3 pots of heliotrope-1, Mrs. Ho Tung; 2, Mrs. Moxon,

3 pots of fan palms-), V. I., Armstrong; 2, C. M. Edo.

pots of palms other than fan-

large wunbar of ladies, including "palnis-1, Mes. Bo Tung; 2 C. Lady Lugard, graeof the Flower; M. Ede. Show with their presence.

3 pols of, French or African

Appended are tho earlier marigolds--1, F. B. L. Bowley; Awards:H

2, Mrs. Ho Tung.

6 pots of aungals or plants raisod from scod the some spason −1, Ho_Kon Tong; 2. Sir Raid Oliator.

3 pots of flowering plants other than amals-1; Hou. Mr. 13. Koswick; 2, P. W. Goldring,

3 pots of fan paluus--1, Sir", II. N. Mody; 2, Sir Pant Cleitor, 3 pots of palms afbor than fan palus, Miss Wallace; 2, Miss Armstrong.

3 pots of resés-1, Mr. Ho Tung; 2, Ha Kom Tong.

3 pots of geraniums-1. Sie Paul Clinter; 2. Mry, Jordan.

3 pots of dublins-1, Mrs. Ho

Tung: 2, Sir Paul Chatër:"

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pots of pot marigolds-1,

Mrs, Leufe; 2, Mrs. Ho Tungs

3 pots of marguerite-1, Mrs. beefo;-2, Mrs, Turner...

Plants in pols-open toall who do not employ a gardener:--

3pots of annuals or plants rais ed from seed the same season-1, A. Hoggarth.

pots of flowering plants other an annuals-1, A. Hoggarth,

2. Miss Wallace.

2 pots of palms-1, Miss' Wallas; 2, A. Hoggarth,"

Vegetables, etc., Poak garddons only:-

Collection of vegetables, not less than 0 varieties-1, Miss 3pots phlox Drummondii-1,, Wilkinson; 2, G. H. Wakoman.. Mrs. 1g Tang; 2, Sir f.N. Mody. heads of célery-1, W. R.

3 polt Firmations and or pige. Harris; 2. A. B. Rouse, tees-1, Sir Paul Clater; 2, Ho 4 cauliflowers, or broccoli-1,

· |-Mrs, Moxon; 2, A. B. Ronse,

Kom Tong.

3 pots of diutius, othor varie- 4 cabbages-1, Mis, 'Moxon; ties, excluding carnation and F. I. Armstrong. picoten- Hon. Mr. Keswick; 2, P. W. Goldring.

#pots of pansies-1, Mrs. Ho Tung; 2, Hon. Mr. Keswick,,

pols of violets-1, P. W. Goldring,

3 pots of mignonutie --1, Mrs. Hà Tung; 2. Me, Bosir.

3 pots of wasturlinngftall varic. *ties)--), Sir Paul Chator; 2; Hon.

Mr. Kuswick.

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3pots of nasturtium (dwarf varieties)-1, Sir Paul Chater; 2, P: W. Goldring

BILLIARDS.

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LAUNCH AT TAIKOO.

LAST NIGHT.

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To-day's Advertisements.

TENDERS.

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EALED TENDERS an invited ING and DYEING WORK for for UPHOLSTERY, CLEAN-

H.M. Naval Establishments for one year from the 1st April next.

Tonders will be received until noon

on 15th March, 1911.

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EDGAR WATTS,

Naval Store Ofoer.

At Taikoo Dockyard last night. at 8 o'clock the now stormship Milay, built for the Philippines Army sorvice, was successfully launched, the christoning coro- mong boing performed by Mrs. suppression of gambling in H. F. Carmiclinol in presence of Canton, and of course, this goodly number of spectatork. menus an annual loss of a large source of revenue. Taxes the Taikoo Dockyard and En

The Milay has been built by on salt, opium, spirita, &c., gineering Company to the order of have just been enforced, and can the Chief Quartermastor, Philip-

Forms of Tender may be obtained op not be hoped to bring in suflicient pinos Division, U.S. A. Ariny,pplication to the Naval Store Officer. money to replace the loss sustained Manila, uider the supervision of A deposit of one hundred dollar through the suppression of gamb- Mossrs. Carmichael and Clarko: ($100) will be required from persons ling. The arrears of rovonne duo She will be employed largely in tendering, returulabile in the avont of to the provincial governmiont by So convoying munitions of war anti-ceptance of tendur. SOLDIERS CLUB TOURNA-Ping Shu, the gambling monope provisions to the various military or may tenders and: of secepting any The right is reserved of repeling all list, is rendering the financial posi- stations throughout the Philip portion of a tender. tion of the department all the more pines, and is specially fitted for strained. Moreover, the monthly the earringo of frozen produce. So far four matches have been remittaneo to the Capital of money On the forward deck is a power played between the left alfin connection with foreign indem- ful steam winch capable of lifting K.O.YA.1, and the Royal Garrison nities and loans is vory pressing, woights up to ten tons. She i Artillery staff. The games ro- and cannot be delayed. Every also fitted with a stoam windlass sultod :---

ionth the Treasury has to meet and stoath steering gear. tho payment of salurios to the land The Milay has boon built in ac- and naval forers, and the expendi-cordance with the requirements of ture in connection with the upkeep Lloyd's and the Board of Trade. of sinne. All these have to be set Her length is 140 ft., breadth tod every month, as well as the moulded) 26 ft., depth (moulded) expenses incurred by various 13ft. Gin. Her motivo machinery ollicial departments.

consists of two sets of triple ex- pansion ongines, having cylinders H.P. 10ins, dia., I.P. 16ins, dia., LP. 20ins. dia., by 18ins. stroke. Steam is supplied by two cylin drical multitabular boilers 11ft. diamotor by 10ft. Bins. long, at a working pressure of 180lbs. square inch,

LEFT HALF KO.Y.LL--

Le. Cpl. Harris

...... 250 Private Laukes 230 Private. Bowans.............. 250 Lc. Cpl. Dempsey ..... 166

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Cul. Chumier..........249 Major Kirke .........158 Staff-Surg. Shomlium 207 Capt, Crawford....250 Up to the present the K.O.Y.1.1, have a lead of 52 points.

Two other games will be played tonight, and the last two will tulco-place to-morrow night.

On Friday night, the Army Ord K.O.Y.LI. Sergeants. nance Corps will meet the

The Gual in the Grand Hotel hilliard handicap will be played

night at 9 o'clock botweon A. Thornton (owes 85) and Mr. 8. Bell (owos 85).

ANGLO-GERMAN TOUR.

tion the Royal Automobile Club of To commemorate the Corona-

Great Britain and the Imporial | Automobilo Club of Germany luve arranged a tour which is to take the form of a friendly match between the two for the Prince

The progromaio of the tour is

as follows:

Glottuces-1, Mrs. Ho Tung: 2, F. B. L. Bowloy.

heels--1, C. M. Ele; Henry Cup. Mrs. Griffin.

6 carrots-1, Mrs. Ho Tuigi 2, F. B. L. Rowley.

`6_turnips-1, W. R. Harris; 2, Mr. Wilson ; 8, F.B.L. Bowley. 6 parships-1, C.M. Ede; H. P. Tooker.

12 tomatoes-1, 11, W. Looker; 2, C. M. Edo.

25 radishes-1, Miss Wilkinson; *2, H. W. Looker; 3, C. M. Ede.

15 pts of post, Mrs. If Ho Kom Tong; 2, Mrs. Tung. Tuig; 2; Miss Wilkinson; 3, II.

3 pots of mareissus tazeta-1;

3. puts of azalons--1, Sir Paul - W. Looker. Chater; 21 Kom Tong,

T 25 pods of French bans-1,

9 pots of ferns, excluding W. I. Harrist

maiden hair ferns, Mrs. Ho

Tung; 2, Ho Kom Tong..

2 poti insiden hair Ben-1, Airs. Ho 'Tou; 2, Hạ Ròn Tùng 3 pots of Marguerite chryson- theimus-1, P. W, Goblring; 2, Sir Paul Cunter.

A pots of primula-1, Mrs. Ho Tung

3 pots of walvin-1, Him, Me." Keswick.

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25 Brussels sprouts-1, Mrs.

Tung

2 vegnable marrows→), F. II, Anh trong 2, Hy, Jo Kuri special Mrs. Jones lughes; com monded, II. W. Louker,

Cut flowers, open to all except Chinese market gardeners:-

12 bunches of cut flowers to be shown in two regulation stands of 6 banchos ench, nt less than 6

3 pots of Chinese orchids-1, varieties in all, nor less than 2 Ho Tong,

varieties in the same stand—1, Group of flowering and foliage. Hon. Mr. Keswick; 2, Mrs. Ho plants (space Rimited to 12ft. by Tung. 10ft.)-1, Mrs. Chpa,

Collection of Vegetables not less than 0. varicijos-1, 'Mrs. Rodger and Ho Kom Tong (brückelod); 2, Dr. Kew,

4 heads of celery-1, Sir Paul Chater; 2, Ho Kom Tong; 3, Mrs. Dorabjee.

4 cauliflowers or broccoli-1, P. W. Coldring; 2, Sir Paul Oliater.

4 cabbages-1, P. W. Gold- ring; 2, Dr. Kow.

6 lettucos-1, Hon. Mr. Kes- wick; 2, Ira. Hu Tung

2 vogotable marrows-1, Mrs,

Rodger.

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Oboets-1, Hon. Mr. Koswick;

2, P. W. Goldring.

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6 carrots-1, Sir Paul Chator;

2, Mrs. Ho Tung.

6 turnips-1, Sir Paul Chater ;

2, R. W. Goldring.

Gpayanips-1, Dr. Kew; 2,

Sir Paul Chater.

12 tomatoes-1, Ho Kom Tong;

2, Sir Paul Chater; 3, Sergt. Korr.

12 potatoos-1, Mrs. Ho Tang,

25 radishes-1, Dr. Kew; 2,

Sir Paul Chater.

25 Brussels sprouts-1, Mrs. Dorabjeo; 2, Sorgi. Kerr.

25 pods of peas-1, Mrs. Ho Tang: 2, Hon. Mr.Keswick

25 pods of French beans-1, Sir Paul Chater; 2, Ho Kom Teag; 3, Hon. Mit Keswick,

1 12 roses-1, A. Nicholson; 2,

Sir 11. N. Mody,

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dahlias-1, Mrs. HoTung:

2, Sir Paul Chater.

12, carnatious aud or picotees- 1, Sir Paul Chator; 2, Mrs. Jordan.

The Provincial Troasror has before him a problem difficult to bo solved. Yesterday he wont to seo His Excellency, the Canton Viceroy, and reported on the cri- tical condition of the Treasury,

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It is expected that the Milay will be ready for son in five or six Hongkong, 1st Mar., 1911. [931 wooks. Messrs. Carmichael and

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There was a large house at the Empiro Cinematograph Theatre last night and the audience wore Clarke will hand her over in entertained to a thoroughly good | Manila, Mr.show, of which they did not fuil to show their appreciation. Quite a number of now films was put on the screen and heartily enjoy od by the spectators. The Don" molly, Family won admiration from all in their songsund dances. remarkably clever couple and daring armed robbery was con- Mr. and Mrs. Donnelly are a

On the night of 26th instant a Little Kitty is irresistible; while Baby Tommy goes through mitted in the eastern outskirts of his stops with the cleverness and thocity. Onosmall boy wastuken assurance of a veteran.

The away for ransom, and sovoral vies Donnellys were encorod cach time tims of the robbery were either they appeared, Alies Dollie Swift, killed or seriously wounded. The who is making or farewell ap robbers made good their escape poarances hore, was also there with, a large booty, although Tuesday, 4 July-Cars as- cipient of cordial recalls for her mounted police woro patrolling semble for inspection at Hom-contributions. Mr. Donis Carney the place, and a company of braves burg, July-Houiburg to

was stationed in the vicinity. The Cologne, 146 miles. 6 July,

news of the outrage roached the Cologne to Munster, 113 miles.

ears of the Viceroy next morning. 7 July-Munster to Bremor-

and he at once sovorely reprimand- haven, 159 miles.

ed the local civil and military Steamer will be taken from

authorities for their neglect of JEWELLER & SILVERSMITH Bremerhaven for Southampton, and the tour will continue as toria Skating Rink successfully brigandage in the districts under The management of the Vic-duty in checking the progress of

follows:

organised a dancing and skating

their jurisdiction. 10 July. Southampton to carnival last night. Thorink was Leamington, 145 iniles. 11 tastefully decorated with bunting, July-Lomington to Harro- and on each side a magnificent gate, 143 miles. 12 July-skate made of flowers was hung Harrogate to Newcastle-on-up, and was a blazo of electric Tyno. 13 July,-Newcastle to light. Tho rink was crowded Edinburgh.

with skaters, dancers and specta- tors, and among them many char- ming costumes were seen. The first portion of the evening was set down for dancing, and this lastel

The 14th of July will be spent in Edinburgh; on the 15th the cars will run to Windermere, 138 miles. The tour will concludo as

follows!

17 July.Windormere to Shrewsbury, La milos. 18 July. -Shrowsbury to Cheltonhain, 147 milos. 19 July.--Cholten- ham to London, 135 miles. On the conclusion of the tour a banquet will be held at the Royal Automobile Club...

WHAT KING LEOPOLD LEFT BEHIND HIM.

12 pansies-1, Mrs. Ho Tung: PLAN FOR THE INVASION 2, Mrs, Jordan,

2 ladies' flower sprays and 2

gontlemen's button-foles-1, A.

OF FRANCE.

Nicholson; 2, Hon. Mr. Keswick. For somo days past there has 1 hand boquot in vaso-1, A. bean circulating in the diplomatic

gave a very smart display of stift dancing and sang some good comic songs.

FANCY DRESS BALL.

The Band of the 13th Rajputs, under Bandmaster Coke, was

The officials are now required by the Viceroy to apprehend those connected with this outrage, and to recover the stolen child, under penalty of dismissal.

RACING AT CALCUTTA.

Calcutta, February 12th.-Tho following is the result of the race for the Crown Prinee's Cup

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Lawn Sand

Muria Farina

Retort.........

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The Crown Princo and Viceroy attoiffed the races in State and were loudly cheared.

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to the excellent accornmodation The attention of Passengers is dirent- affordal by this shower at cheap rates.

till'11 a.m. when the costume prizas were awarded. The "Honey Suckle and the Boo"-carried off the first prizo for the best costume, a gold bracelet from the Oriental Brewory Coanda silver mirror from the proprietor of the Skating Rink, while the second prize was captured by Mrs. Ox- berry, dressed as a "bat." After the presentation of the prizes, the time was devoted toskating, prizos being awarded to the best two lady skaters. Mrs, Boanas won the first prize for the best lady FOR LONDON & ANTWERP. skator and the second prize. was awarded to Miss Queenje THE Steamship Lawrence. The former lady gave a fino exhibition and was Nicholson; 2; Hon. Mr. Keswick. work of the Continent a most ex-loudly applauded by the crowd.

Bouquet of wild flowers to bo traordinary rumour, which is be- Dancing lasted till I a.m. shown in rasos, for children loved to be absolutely true by not oxceeding 15 years of age- experienced chiefs of the diple- 1, Miss Mary Budoloy; 2, Miss matio service. B. Armstrong,

The story is that after the death Cut flowers, Poak gardens of Leopold II, of Belgium there only

foll into hands which communi- | bunches of cut flowers, dis- cated the "find" to the Frenchi tinct variotic-1, Mrs. Ho Tung; Govornment, à completo plan of HONGKONG'S ATTITUDE. 2, Mrs. Moxon.

operations for the invasion of

The London Chamber of Com- France through Belgium, which had been arranged with the merce has received a telegram to General Staff of a Foreign Power. the following offect from the At the date in question Loopold Charabor of Commerce in long- I. was extremely oxasperated and kong Hongkong Government 1 bunch violets-1, C.M. Ede, alarmed by a humanitarian agita-having asked Hongkong Chambor General exhibits, opon to all tion concerning the Congo, and to express opinion regarding the Best kept private gardon at the he had been led to turn to the Declaration of London, they have Poak-F. B. L. Bowlay.

Foreign Power in question for replied strongly endorsing and protection and friendship. supporting the finding of your "The price of the protection was Special Committee. Hongkong tho plan of campaign which is Chamber have requested the now in the possession of France. Governor to telegraph this to the ---" Fall Mall Gazette,"

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6 bunches nasturtium, not less than 4 distinct colours-1, Mrs.

Ho Tung; 2, Mrs. Grillin.

12 pansies-1, Mrs. Ho Tung; 2 Mrs. Turner.

Bost table decoration (first day only)-1, Miss Wallace; 2, Mrs. Maitland,

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