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HONGKONG, FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 1912. FLOWERS---AND STRIKES.

In ons of Mark Rutherford's books-a master of style whom Amorica appreciated long, bafore his native counpy did-is ld striking story of how n man nour to death's door regained his grip upon life. Friendless, forfora, the fire of his life gone out in ashes, ho had no heart to struggle towards recovery; ho hud no interest in in the world which surged around him, From this perilous state he was called by a butterfly whichr flow in at the opon window of his bodroom. Its movements, its beauty arrested his attention, and he found himself growing interested. the end he recovered, mainly

bocafuso he wished to study the science of entomolgy,

That story is recalled to our minds by the fact that to-day the the annual flower show is being held in Hongkong. Essentially a

A fine of $10 or fourteen days' was imposed on a woman, this morning, by Mr. Irving, for steal- ing a quality of rico.

Six dead bodies wore found in the streets yesterday by the po- lice and in five instances death was duo to small-pox.

HARB UR PIRACY,

A Sensational Report.

MARCH 1 1912

FLOWER SHOW.

Excellent Display and Keen Competi.lon.

The annual show in connection with the Hongkong Horticultural Society was opened to-day. The arrangement were execodingly good and were admirably carried out by a committes consisting of Mr. J. Barton (president), Mr. W. L. Puttendon (hon. treasurer), Mr. F. Howell, Mr. A. H. Harris, Mr. R. Green, Mr. W. J.Tutchor, Mr. O. E. II. Beavis, Mr. Looker, Mrs. Jordan and Mr. L. Gibbs (hon. Secretary):

Plants in Pots-Peak Gardens only.

73-0 Reots, 1, Mrs. Harston and Mre, Edo.

74-8 Carrots, Mrs. Edo; 2,

28-6 pots of Annuals or plants raised from soed the same season. Mr. Bowley.

1, Mrs. Ede; 2, Mra. Ho Tung.

75-6 Turnips, 1, Mr. Dowloy; other than aguuals.-1, Mrs. Ede; Tung..

20-3 pots of Flowering plants 2, Mr. Wilkinson 3, Mrs. Ho 2, Mrs. Tomes.

...

76-8 Onions; No exhibit 30-3 pots of Goraniums.--1, 77-8 Paranips, 1, Mrs. Edo; Mrs. Ho Tung; 2, Mr. Armstrong. 2, Mra. Hurston.

31-3 pots of Dahlias-No-78-12 Tomatoes.-1, Mrs, Ho

· 32—3 pqts of Verbónas † Prizo. |Tong; 2, Mrs. Barston," {Class No,

79-25 Radishes. 1, Mr Wil- 33-3 poll of Mignonette.-1,kinson; 2, Mr Armstrong; 3, Mrs, Ms. Scott Histon.

Harston; 2, Mrs. Ho Tung.

80-15 pods of Peas.-1, Mrs.

Mr. Armstrong; 2, Mr. B. Layton. 34-3 pols of Nasturtium.-1,

35-3 pots of Freesid.-1, Those who gave the prizes, Mrs. Ho Tung; 2, Mr. Bowloy.

We have been informed that one of the N. Y. K. lighters lying at Wanchar Bhy, laden with cargo was broken into General Anderson, Mr. J. Berton, 37-3 pots of Heliotrope,-1,

which were presented to the 30-3 pots of Narcissus Tazotta. Winners by Mrs Anderson, were:-1, Mr. B. Layton; 2, Mrs. Ho

II. E. Sir F. Lugard, Major Tung.

Tast might by robbers and MrDL Bowley, M&A.

1

Mr.

40-3 pots of Palms other than Fan Fulms.-1, Mrs Ho Tung; 2, Mrs. Ede,

quantity of goods solen. Bryer, Sir Paul Chater, Mr. Choore. Ho Tung; 2, Mr. A. H. Harris, 38-3 pots of Forus, distinci It is said that the value of the Po-Sion, Mr. P. W. Goldring,

30-3 pots of Fan Palms stolen property is over $10,000 to Fook' M. Wong Kum-Fook varieties,-1, Mr. Harris. and that sixteen mon on the Mr. H. W. Looker, Mr. Lau Chu- lighter were bound and gagged.pak, Mr. Loung Jau-po, Mr. Li (Livistouia chinensis).—1, Mr.

Ping. Mr. Ho Kam-Tong, Hon. Bowley; 2, Mrs. Ho Tung, The NY.K., however, can only Mr. C. H. Ross. Mr. N. J. Stabb confirm the statement that the Mr. Murray Stewart, Mr. C. D. lighter was broken into and can-Wilkinson, and Mr. and Mrs. Ilo not state the value of the goods Tung. nt present as it is not properly At the Magistracy, this morn-known what in missing. Tho ing, seven ricksha coolies wore admit that the value of the stolen fined $3 or seven days' oach for goods is high. refusing hire last Sunday, Mr. J. Wilkio who prosetatted the mon said that they refused to convoy himself and some friends to Pok Talam.

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Four mon wore charged at the Magistracy this morning with gambling at Yaumati. The police stated that street gambling was becoming a great nuisance. The men pleaded not guilty, but Mr Irving fined three of them $2 each with the alternativo of five days imprisonment. The other man was cautioned.

confirm the report.

The polico refuse to deny or to

SUMMARY COURT,

Foreign Atttachment.

The Judges were Mr. Barton, Mr. Tutchor, Mr. Looker, Mr. Howell, Mr. Boavis, Mr. Bowley, Mrs. Pollock and Mrs. Tomos.

THE PRIZE LIST,

Class 1: Six pots of annuals or raised from scal tho Famo season-1 Sir Paul Chuter; 2 Mrs. Ho Tung.

Class 3 Three Pots of fun palms (Liv`stonia cinonseis) : Mrs.

Jordon; 2, Sir Paul Chater; Hon. Mr. C. H. Rosi

41-3 pots of French or African Marigolds.-1, Mr. Bowloy; 2, dies. Scott Harston.

42-3 pots, of Pot Marigolds (Calendula ollicinale)-1, Mr. Bowloy ; 2, Mrs Họ Tung

Mrs. Tomes; 2, Mr. Wilkinson.

43-3 pots of Marguerite-1,

Plants in Pots-open to all who do not employ a gardonor.

45-3 pots of Flowering plants other than annuals.1, Mr. Hog garth; 2, Miss Wallace. Wallace; 2; Mr. Boggarth.

40-3 pots of Palms.-1, Miss

443 pots of Annuals or Plants Class 2:3 Puts, of flowering raised from seed the same season. plants other than annuals:-1,-1, Mr. Hoggarth. In the Summary Court this | Mrs. Jordon; 2, Hon. Mr. C. II. inorning before Mr. Justice (om Ross. pertz the enses wore mentioned by M. Dialdas, J. C. Hamilton and in which Chas. E. Eit, was sued R. V. Tirumali for $254.50, $558.67 and 890-rospectively. A Costly Error.

Mr. Gardiner appearing for Tho Postal Telegraph Cable Company has been ordered to the plaintiffs said this was a case pay a total of G.$39,409,74 for in which foreign attachment pro- transposing two figures in aceedings hud been taken.. message, by the Appellate Divi- Mr. W. B. Hind for the defen-, sion of the U. S. Supreme Court. dant said he was prepared to It appears that in a message-admit the claim, ·

Class 1: Three pots of palms other than fan palins:-1, Miss. Wallace; 2, Mr. Ho Kow Lng.

Edo.

81-25 pals of Fronch Beans. -1, No Exhibit. -

82-25 Brussels Sprouts.-1, Mr. Wilkinson; 2, Mrs. Wako

mul

83-2 Vegetable marrows,--], Mr. Wilkinson

[The constuding portion of the prize list is hold over.]

10CAL SPORT.

CRICKET.

The following will ropresont the H.K.C.C. v. Ee Combined League to-morrow on the H.K.C.C. ground. Play is to start at 2 p.m. sharp-

D. E. Donnelly, O. C. Starke, T. E. Penrco, W. E. Warburton, A. N. Joseland, Com. Ward, R.N., Lt. Annaheim.R.N., R. F. Long, H. Hancouk, Mr. Rouquette R.N. and Sarg. Fisher, R.N.

Hongkong Cricket League. The following is the Longuo table to dots:

Civil Service... 138 50 24 Olub P. W.-L. D. Pts.

3 Kowloon..... 105 3 2 17 2 Craigengower 106.13 21

4 R. Q. A......... 83 2 3 12 17-3 pots of Forns.-1, Miss 5 H. K. Police... 04 0 0 12 Wallico.

8 10 K. O. Y. L. I. 83 4 1 48-Collection of vegetablos, R. E.

82 5 1

6 (uot less than 6 varieties). Those 8 Naval Yard... 10.2 8 0 [must be staged in a box not N. B.-A.win-3 points.

lurgortban 4 ft. by 1 ft, by 3 inches Class : Threo pots Frossin-deep, 1, Sir Paul Chater, 2, Mr. 1. Mrs. Ho Tung; 2 Hon. Mr. C. Ho Kom Tong; 3; Mrs. Rodger, II. Ross.

49-4 Hends of Celery, 1, Mr. Hoggah; 2, Hon. Mr. C. H. R198..

Closs 5; Thre: pots of Rises: Sir Paul Chater.

·gar.

a solling order-sont by a. cotton Mr. Shontou informed Ilis oxchange firm to a New Orloans Lordship that he represented the Clise 7: Three pois "of correspondent .70 was changed garaialicos in the caso, Messrsariums: 1, Sir Paul Chutor; 2

07, and as a consequence the Leigh and Orange.

Mra. Cho; 3, Mrs. Jordon. firm lost 0.$27,585.

8-3 pts of Camellins-No award.

Marine Court,

instructions aro to lavo

Mr. Hind: am willing to Chung Kam, an engineer on consent to judgment in the action, the ss. Muke and LiSam, sooman,

but my appeared at the Marine Court, the writ of foreign attachment to-day, charged with failing to set aside. We do not require on the 28th, and also with not these proceedings at all, stop the vonsel when called upon Messrs. Leigh and Orange in showing the regulation lights. His Lordship suggested that The charge against the on-he should enter judgment for the gineer was eventually withdrawn, plantiffs. but the seaman being found guil ty on both charges, was fined $50 or sovonty-four days' with hard labour. Defendant went to gaol.

The Welsh Dinner.

60-4 Cauliflowers or Broccoli, 4, Mrs. Ho Tung; 2, Sir Paul Chater; 3 Mrs. Rodgor.

A draw-1 point.

BILLIARDS

Sol Hers' Club Billard Tournament.

The R. E. "B" team and 88 Company R. G. A. completed 9-3 posts of Dahlins.—I, Mrs. GI-4 Cabbages, 1, Mrs. Rod-thoir games in the 1st round of

flo Tung.

52–6 Lattuvan, 1, Mr. Ho Kom Chon, 2. Sir Paul Chater, 3, Mrs. gor, Mr. Hoggarth.

10-3 pots of Phlox Drum-Tong; 2, Hon. Mr. U. H. RuB3. mondii-1, Ho Kom Tong, no second.

53-2 Vegetable Marrows, 1, L. Gibbs; 2, Mr. Ho Kom Tong. 54-6 Beets, 1, Mrs. Rodger; Mra. Ho Tung.

the Soldiers Club Tournament on Thursday evening, and the I. E. have qualified for the next round. The first game was between Gun- ner Driver and Sapper Samways.. Driver led: from the beginning, 556 Carrots.-1, M. Hoint beat his rival by 02 points, Kom Tong: 2, Ms. Ho Tung, his best breaks being 11.12 50-6 Tornips.1, Sergeant (twies), 14 and 10 and Samways" Kerr; 2, Miss Patsoy Keir.

best efforts were 10 (twice), 15, 11 an 18.

spectacular event, the real significance of such an exhibition lies brated by a dinner given at but if they were not he would ap- Paul Chater; 2 Mrs. Ho Turg, 3/Cuator; 2, Mr. Ho Kom Tong.

ration.

14-3 pote of Violets. 1, Mr

ter, no third,***

76 Porsuips.-1, Sir Paul

58-12 Opions-No Prize. 50-12 Tomatoes.-1, Mr. Ho

· 11-3 pits of Carsations and for Picoteos1, Sir Paul Chator: 2, Mr. Dind said that he would not rs, Choa; 3(lon. Mr. C. H. Ross, object to this, but it might pro- judico his position with regard to 123 pots of Dianthus, other any action he might take as to varieties oreluding Carnation and the writ of foreign attachment. Picoteo 1, Mr lio Kom Tong: St. David's Day will be colo-ho would consent to judgment,

If the proceedings were in order, Mrs. Gordon.

13-3 pols of Pansies.-1, Sir

The second gains was between deeper. It is more than a show designed on the one hand to in the Hongkong Hotel to-night |

Von U. II. Ross.

S. M. Morgan and Gunner Price.. terest a large body of visitors and, on the other, to discover the most by the Welsh Society. The Pro-ply to have the writ eat aside.

The mattor was referred to

The ft. A. representative required successful growers

of flowers and plants. It is a tost of how deop silent, the Hon. Mr. Roes-Davies Chambore for further conside-to Kom Tong; 2, Sir Paul Che-Kom Tong; 2, Sergeant Ke.

a win of 59 10 enable 88 "Com- will prosido and Dr. Fitzwilliams and widespread' is the native love for nature, expressed in ono sigil

00-12 Potatoes.1, Mrs. Ho pay's team to enter the next occupy thio vice-chair.

round, but this ho could not se- nificant direction, in the community. A passion for Blowors in the The main toast. "The Land of My

15-3 pots of Mignonetto.-1, Tung; 2, M-. Ho Kom Tong. Sir Paul Chater; 2, Hon C. H.

cure; he won, however by 34. finest of all hobbies. No man can study, and hold communion Fathers" will be proposed by the THE ARBITRATION CASE. Ross, 3, Mra, Ho Tung.

01-25 Radios,-1, Sir Paul Full Beares:- Chator; 2, Hon. Mr. C. H. Ross; with, nature without boing the better for it. Whether business man President and responded to in

R. E. "B:"! or clerk, whether employer of labour or labourer employed; his con- tonsts of Our Guests will be

16-3 pots of Nasturtian (Tall 3, Mr. J. W. Fawles, Welsh by Mr. G T. Lloyd. The

varieties)-1, Sir Paul Chater; 2,02-25 Brus.als Sprouts-1,Capt. Additos......... tact with nature makes for better work because it leads to serenity acknowledged by the Hon. Mr.

Mrs, do Tung; 3 Mr Doggarth. Mr. J. W. Dowles; 2, Mr.. Ho Lient. As'onore of temper and removes that initability over trifles which is all Cland Severn, Colonial Secretary

Class 17-3 pots of Nosturtium against healthy work. For nature is the great soother and com- and the Hon. Mr. E. A. Howett,

dwarf varieties), 1. Hon. Mr. Among the guests will forlor, Yot, again, so man can rear a prize bloom-no man can be Governor Packs of Bontorik,

C. II. Rose; 2, Mr. Ho Kom Tong. make the effort to rear one-without cultivating habits of study and P. I..

Class 18-3 pots of Narcissus Tazotto, Mr. Ho Tung; 2, Mr. pationce and attention to detail that are bound to have their effect

Kow Tong. in the more serious walks ju life. So it is that the intre successful is a flower show in respect of number of oxhibitors the moro may that be counted a sign of health in the life of a community.

AN OPIUM HAUL.

Ship's Officer Fined.

Judge's Strictures.

+

Kom Tong.

Ho

63-25 pot of Pens-1, Mrs. Tung: 2, Mr. Ho Kom Tong. 04-25 pods of French Beans. 1, Mr. Ho Kom Tong; 2, Sir Paul Chater,

65-6 Lacks.-1, Sir Paul Class 19-3 pots of Azaleas. Chater; 2, Mr. llo Kom Tong; 1, Sir Paul Chater; 2, Mr., Ilo 3, Mr. Hoggarth.

Corp). Carpenter........................ S. Sgt. Giddy Sorgt. Rud.....

245

233

250

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250

250

Sorgt. Humber................. 201 Sappr Sanways.............. 188 9. M. Morgan.or.

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The Chief Justice. Sir Francis) Piggott, delivered a lengthy read judgment this afternoon in the case sont to him by E. the Governor for arbitratios. In connection with the reclamation at Kowloon, saveral ownore of plots on the sea shore, claimed compensation on the ground Kom Tong; 3 Hon. C. H. Rosa. 66-4 Cucumbers,-1, No Ex-Bombr. Pritchard............. 250. that sca access had boon An American named Jolin Long, cut off by the work: second officer of the 8.8. Rubi, was government made them su award charged at the Magistracy, this under a ordinanco passed in morning with being in unlawful connection with the work, and possession of 160 taels of opium. the matter was sont for arbi-

According to the evidence of tration. the Customs officers who instigat

The

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88 Coy. R.G.A

It is a far cry from a flower show to a strike; yet we remember

Class 20-3 pots Forns, exelu-hibits.

Gunner Vincent...................... ..... . 250 an employer of labour who told us that of the minority which

Kom Tong; 2, Mrs. Io Tung. less than 20 fruits-1, Sir Paul nnnor Jonos ding Maidon Hair Forne. 1, Ho 07-Dish of Strawberries, not Bombr. Yates.......

146 fought against a suggested atiko of the workers in his employ near-

248 Class 21-3 potsof Maiden Hair Chater.

Sorgt. Powell........................... ly all were dwellers in cottages owned by themselves and with care

Forns. 1, Mr. Hó Tung; 2, Mr.

Special prize for Seakalo, Mr.Gunnor Montgomery.........· 250. fully tondod gardens attachod. These men could bost face the strain

O. M. Ede.

Gunner Driver............... 250 Ho Ku Tong of a strike, but they opposed it. The others, who possessed little,

250 68-Collection of vegetables, unser Price.....epou The Chief Justice found in

Class 22-3 pots of chrysanthe-not less than 6 varieties, (These forced it forward. They dwelt in long, ugly rows or great, frowning od the proceedings, the defendant favour of the claimants and mum no exhibit,

1817. mast be staged in a box not tonements. That brings us face to face with one of the root causes by Douglas Pier and the officer

last night hailed a sampan olose read out a list of his awards Cin a 23-3 pots of Marguerite larger than 4 ft. x. 4ft. md 3 of the lamentable spirit of unrest woh of late has manifested itself being in possession of certain in-pertaining to each House, (Chrysanthemum frutescens) 1 inches deep-1, Mr. Wilkinson; amongst workmen at Home. The growing cost of living does not formation accosted him before he The position was summed up Mr. Ho Kom Tong; 2 Hon. Mr. 2, Mrs. Wakeman, wholly explain it, and the spread of education, as yet untrained and had an opportunity to board it. by Mr. Potter who pointed out C. H. Ross.

They asked him to accompany that the Government originally 24-Spots of Primula-1, Mrs. therefore dangerous, is only one cause. True it is that working-mon them to Revenue Office where he offered $45,000, the claimants aro coming more and more to think somewhat erratically as yet, of was searched and the amount of wanted $181,000 and on arbitra-; Ho Tung; 2, Birs. Chos,

25-3 pote of Paeony-1, Mr. course and to feel their power. But side by side with these causes opium stated was found in his tion had been awarded $74,000. has come the oxodus from country to town. Men to-day are huddled possession,

Costs were given against the To Kom Tong no second. Defonant told Mr. Melbourne Government. His Lordship re- 20-3 pote. of Salvin,-1, Mr. together in cities and know nothing of the oven temper and forene that the opium was given him by marking that had they approach Ho Kom Tong; 2, Hon. Mr. C. outlook upon life which their fathers won from communing with a Portuguese..

el the other side, as he thought I. Ross. nature. The "back to the land", cry has a deeper significance than

A fine of $500 or in the alter they should have done, thore 27-3 pots of Chinese Orchide. many of its adherents know.

native three months' imprison would not have been to much --1. Mr. Họ Kom Tong: -2, Mre, waa imposed,

trouble,

Ho Tang

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Three Chinamon carrying on 09-4 Hoads of Colery-1, business as chiropodists in the Mr. Ho Tung; 2, Mrs. Scott Passage des Panoramus, Paris Haraton.

foll out on 22nd ult. over a 70-4 Cauliflɔwor of Brocoli political discussion, two of them 1, Mrs. Ho. Tung: 2, Mr. A. H. boing partisans of the revolution,“ Harris.

and insisting on the third outting of his queue. His refusal lod 71-4 Cabbages, 1, Mr. Arm- to a fight. When the polica strang: 2, Mr. Harris,

arrived they found the refractory Tung; 2, Mr. Wilkinson, 3, Mr. removed him to the hospital. The 72-8 Lotlucos, 1, Mr. Ho reactionary unconscious, and Bowley

:

other two men were azreciad.