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SHARE MARKET

QUOTATIONS.

Up to the Minute.

N. Chinas b. T182.10. Yangtsses, ex 73b. $240.00. Donghaes b: $130.00.

Indos (Comb.). b: $153.00,

Indos-(Def.)

b: $137.00.

Shella

L 96/0.

b: 3141.00 b.

Bagars.

Tronohs.

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Whartre, ex div b. $ 72,00 Docks (Old). 8. $102.00. Docks (New) . $97,00 Centrals, ss, & x. $100.00. Cements.

b. $10.40. Dairy Farma. b. $ 29.50. Langkats.

VOLUNTEER

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TAR HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, · ÉRĚDAY, MARCH -

TELEGRAMS.

ANOTHER BRITISH`SUNK STEAMER.

[Henter's Service to The "Talagraph."]

March 1; 5:00 p.m. The Batish steamer Thorsby has Soon sunk. All on board were either killed or drowned.

THE OPIUM RESTRICTIONS.

March 1, 5.00 p

HONGKONG FLOWER

SHOW.

Full List of Prizes.

The annual flower and vegetable show of the Hongkong Hortical taral Society opened at the Botanic Gardens this afternoon,

PRIZE LIST:

1918,

Pots in Plants-Open to all

except Peak Cardens,

Three pots of Margaerita.- Ladies Golf Club, Fanling; Sergt. Keri.

Three pots of Nasturtium-1 Ban Mr David Landale; 2, Sergt. Kerr.

Three pots of Far Palme Winner of group of plants, Sir Paul Chater, CMG

and, taking all the circumstances In the House of Commons, replying on behalf of the War Trade into consideration, proved a

Three pots of Pabna, other then Committee to questions regarding the withholding of permits to sucesss that it have been grati- re-export opium, Mr. Bridgeman said it was not cuidaredfying to its promotors. The past Fan Palma-1, Lady Ho Tong; that the stocks exceed the necessities of the country. The angge-season has not been a very pro-2, Mr Ho Kom Tong. tion that imports had been restrïnted in the interests of manu- pititous one for the raising of the policy of safeguarding home expplies, would injure the was staged compared in the Sien. country's trade.

Chinese

Three pots of ferns, distinct Cat Flowers arieties Special prizs Mrs Edo. Three pots of Fressia--1, Mr. Fo Long, & Mrs T. E. Pouroë chedef post. of Gerintimant.

Tap

const The Robert Ha

Three polo Willingen; 2; MT

Three pots of

Sward

Thres pois of Pot Marigolds-

to all Exrapt

Twetra Hinches of. 1£dy Blung;

Loi Tăng

Sir hanabes of Sweet

Mr A Nicol 2 Mas D. Traži plete

Sir Cactus Dahlin 18% Pr Chater CLM.G.; 2MÄI

Sir Camations-1 M=Ho Kons

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Six banches Nasturtium.-] ME Ormiston; 2, Mr A. Nicol, Twelve Pansies-1; Lady Mo

Tungs 2, Sir Paul Chater G.LEG.

LG. A. Hastings; 2, MF Kur-Tons

Six Dabliss, other ray Booth.

Three pots of French Marigolds Caotus, Mr. Ho Kom Teng.

Sir Robert Ho Tuig; & Mr Sex banches Mignonetta.-I. G. A. Hastings.

Mr Ho Koh Tong LM A Three pots of Maiden Hair Niobolson. Three pots of Salvia-1, Mr Ferns-1, Mrs Skelton; 2 Mrs Three pots of Mignonette-1, facturers of marphix was unfounded, and it was not comidered that first cises produce, but that which Ho Kom Tonge 2, Me Chos P. Ele 39.

Six pots of annuals or plants HJ. W. Taylor; 2, Mrs G. A. main very favourably with that

St. banches of Violetal, dir Hastings seen at previous shows. The raised from seed the same seaBKD----

Three pots of Narcissus Tasotis Ho Kom Tong, 2 MiBabbe exhibits this year totalled 160, 1, Mr Ho Kora Tong, Sergo award.

"Two Indies Noificapbus E snd which is larger than last year. Kerr.

Three pots of Fansive -1, Hracie Gaě fernen a bútích Laleh -1, As on farmer occasions, they were Three pots of flowering plants T. E Pearce; 2, Mrs Stabb. Miss V. Soanien; 2, Hon Mr staged in matsheds along the other than annuals-1, Mr Eo

Three pots of Phlox Drim- | David Landais, gravelled walka, and the way in Kom Tong, 2, Hr Chos Po Sec.

Ost Band bouget--2, Miss M. which the display was made so Three pots of Antirrhinum mondi-1, Mr W. Munsy Scott,

2, Mrs T. E. Peares.

Harington. Three pots of Roses-Ho, Mrs effective reffects credit apon those Mr Ubos Po Sien. who were responsible for the task.

Newall.

RESERVE

THE SHIPPING CHAOS.

VOLUNTEER ORDERS.

ORDERS.

Order No. 20, issued to-day by Major Wakeman. Commanding EK.VR states p

Detail.

On duty till the morning of Friday, the 10th inst.-L.K.V.C.

Parades for the Week Ending rith Instaat.

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Need of a Supreme Authority.

All the spasmodic efforts made by

the Government to deal with the

"Camible" and

by

Corps Orders issued w-day, Lieute-Col. A. Ghapman, V.D.,

State *-***

Belchers Sectlos --

Three pots of Arums- 55 Award.

Plants in pots-open to all who do not Employ a Gardener.

Three pots of anomals or plants raised from seed the same season.

Bouquet of wild flowers, for children between the ages of 7 and 15--1, Miss Doine May;2 Miss Angel Ormiston.

Cut Flowers-Peak Gardens Only,

Sit bantine of Sweet Peas-L

The President of the Society is Three pots of Begonia-1, Hon. Mr. Looker, and the onerous Mr David Bandale; 2, Mr duties of Hon Secretary were ably Kom Tong. discharged by. Mr. A. Nicol

Three pota of Canary Creeper Special prize-Mr E. Ormis The members of the Committe, from whom mach valuable assist-to ance was obtained, were Mrs Three pots of Camationsra Kerr; 2, Mr MacKie,

Three pots of Flowering plants Mr Murray Scott. Stabb and Mrs Newall (Tea), 1 Mr Choa Po Sien; 2; Mr Chan

other than annuals--No zward. · Stx banches of catflowers, dic- W. L. Pattenden, Mr Tatchet, Mr Kang Ya

Three pots of Palme-Noaward.tinct varieties 1, Hrs Hatay Three pots of Ferns-Noaward. Scott; 2. Mr Wilkinson. ins. Leale, Mr Goldring, Mr Gibba

Six bancher Nsatarium, not. [less than four distinct colours**** Vegetables & open to all ex, Mr. Ho. Kom Tong; 2 Mrs T.

cept Peak gardens and Chinese F. Pearce.

|ɑworbiting rates of treight basel proved ineffectual, though pearly a

Members of Beleben Section month ago Mr. Balfour described the level as

in-are specially requested to attend wrong the prize both of necess- the drill on Tuesday, 7th inst, tise of life to the poor and many | 81 7.30 am. sharp. things which are necessary, to the Goverment in the proper conduct Recruits on the Cricket Groundfud the was. Yes, sa has been point- on Monday, the 6th inst., Wed-fed out before in the "Times," there nesday, the 8th inst, and Thurs are able shipowners who are caz day, the 9th inst., st 5.15 p.m.deci spas allevzation can be given under Drill Instructor Sargt, enérgette measures Oxberry. Dress: drill order.

adopted:

Parades.

Parades for Saturday, 4th

and Mr Choa Po Sten

The duties of judging were undertaken by Mr Lesker, Mr Tatcher, Mr Nicol, Commander

Three pots of Disathas, other Tarieties excluding Carnation or Picotae-1, Mr Chos Po Sten; 2 Bon: Mr David Landale.

Three pats Cactus Dabliss-1. Mr Chos Po Sian; 2; Mr Ho Kom

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1.38 a.. Members of Signal- owling Section and other Signallers,

Market Gardeners. Action has been delayed a detailed in Signalling Section Signalling Section at Volunteer mal is is too late to prevent the order dated 8: 12. 15-Morze 896 Beckwith, Mrs Newall, and Mr Tong.

feet of these high fates being felt

and Heliograph practics at Hard- by ovary person in the country, bul so too late to prevent further

Headquarters on Monday the 6th inat.. Wednesday the 8th inst.. and Friday the 10th inst., at 5.15 p.m. Uniform to be worn.

"A" Co. on the Cricke: Ground on Tuesday the 7th in at 5.15 p.m. for platoon drill under Platoon Commanders, Dram: drill order.

damage.

The first fact which needs to be highly grasped before order was be brought out of the present chaos is the immense value of freight

spice.

The space which will ac- commodate a ton of merchandise

Qorters.

2.30 pm. Musketry (Part II only). Recruits of Right Section

G. Co. Four members of the Eignalling Section will attend for telephone daty.

Bemainder NI Parades next week ——

Monday, Wednesday, Thurs Gay and Friday.

"B" Co. on the Cricket Ground for three or four weeks is worth on Friday the 10th inst at 5.15many pounds sterling, Use it and pm. "for platoon drill under the wealth of the country is increas No 2, 1, 4 and 3 Sections Platoon Commanders. Dressed; fail to use" it and there is a Scone Co., Machine Gun Instruc- sheer loss of wealth which can never tion on Kennedy Road Range 2: be replaced. Failure to make the 5.30 p.m. most effective use of all the tonnage Toesday-Left Section M. G. available is one canse, of all the Co-Machine Gan Instruction on trouble to-day.

Kennedy Road Range at 5.50

drill order

"D" Co. at Volunteer Head- quarters on Wednesday the 8th inst at 5.15 p.m. under Sergt. Major Cooke. Dress: drill order.

Musketry.

H. Humphreys

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Three pots of Dahlias, other than Castel, Mr Ho Kom Tong; 2, Mr Wong Kwong T. Three pots of Heliotrops-1, Mrs Stabb; 2, Hon Mr David Landale.

Three pots of Larkspurs 1, Mr Ho Kom Tong; 2, Templeton.

In dealing with the exhibits, it must be said that they made very fine show, a remark that applies equally to flowers and of vegetables. The wealth blooms at this show always exceed similar displays at Home and this year the oral specimens Three pots of Maiden Hair were both prolific and of good Ferma-1, Mr Templeton; 2; quality. The collections of pot Lady Ho Tang. planta made an imposing display

Three pots of Freesia -1, M-

high standard was not uniform. Three pots of French Mar

at the main entrance to the mate. Nicol; 2 Lady Ho Tang. sheds and called forth general Three pots of Geraniums expressions of praise. In the Mr Ho Kom Tong; 2, Serg classes for other flowere--both Kerr. cat and plant-the quality of Three pots of mignonette-1, If working agreements were worthjp.m making in peace, they are infinitely Tuesday, special drill for N..some was exceptionally good, but, Lady Ho Tang; 2 Mr Choa P

owing to the adversa season, this Sien. more worth making now. Before Oe. of Scouts Co. at Headquarters The following members will

the war there was in one direction at 5.15 p.. attend at King's Park Range on

Remainder, the same sa this Wednesday the 8th inst. at 2.15 work for, say, 100 ships to do, and, ・ainos · wastage during peace was p.m. to fire Part IIStandard Test (Trained Men) Masketry Coarse: coaparatively unimportant, it mat L-Cpl. Leefe, Pies C. H. Gale, teresi litle to the nation whether these 100 ships were in the banis G. H. May, P. R. Wolf, J. H.

of cle or of ten owneri. Bus now, pany. Maad, J. H. Seth, F. Allen, J. R Wood, H. Dowbiggin, A. Gravough there is still work for 100

skips, there shre 3. Hutchings, & B. Jones, W Bobertson, F. Brown and R. L. Needham.

Posting.

Pte. J. Maclachlan, having joined, is allotted Corps No. 592 posted to Co. "B" Section 16..

DAY BY DAY,

Kailan Output.

cla nation. The point is therefore whether the most efficient work will be got out of all these ships if they are still in the hands of ten different owners, each with his own ideas

sive view of the work which our

the authority would have to decide

week

OR

Detail.

Urderly Officer, Lieu Danby

Three pots of Petunias.-H. Mr Wong Kwong Tin.

Collection of vegetables (not less than six varieties): 1, Mr Ho Aom Tong; 2, Mr G. M

Shaw.

French Beana-1, Hon Mr David Landale; 2, Lady Ho Tang.

Beeta-1 Lady Ho Tang; 2, Sir Paul Chater, O.M.G.

Brussels Sprous-1 Mr G. N. Orme; 2, Mr G. M. Shew.

Cabbages 1 Inspector Ger- rand; 2, Mr J. W. Bollen.

Cauliflowers or Broccoli-1, Mr G.M. Shaw, 2, Sir Paul Chater, CG.

Carron-Mr A. Nicol; 2; Mr

J. W. Balles.

Celery, Mr E Ormiston; 2, Mr G. M. Shaw.

Leeka-1, Sir Paul Chater, MG. 2, Lady He Tang.

| Esttares-1, Sir Paul Chater,

CM G. 9, Mr G. M. Shaw

Onions.-1, MFG: M. Shan; 2, Lady Bo Tang.

Paranipe-1, Sir Paul Chater, 0.3G: Boa: Mr D. Evedale.

Pear 1, Mr. G. N. Orme; 2, Mr G. M Shaw.

Potatoes, Mr A. Nicol; 2, Lady Bo Tang.

Radishes, Mi E. Ormiston, HC.M.G. 2, Sir Paul Chater, CMGA

Savoy Cabbages-No sward. Tomatoes-1, Mr Batton; 2, Mr. Nicol.

Taraip-1, Mr E. Ormision;

Three pots of Violas-Special prize, Lady Ho Tang.

Vegetable Marrows-No award.

Fruit-Open-tä all

Dish of Strawberries-1, Mr G. Three pots of Violets 1 MK Hall Brutton; 2, Hon Mr David Ormiston; 2, Mm Stabb. Three pots of Verbena 1, Mis Templeton; 2, Mrs Makeham

Plants in Pots-Peak Gardens Only.

Landale

Vegetables &c.-Pésk

Gardens only.

Twelve Pansies-1, Sir Robert. Eo Tang

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Three bunches of Violets:-1, Mr J. Scott Hurston,

Sir Cactus Dahlin-1, Me Wilkinson; 2 MPJ. Scdti Harston. Sir Dahlina, other than Cactus -Nɔ award.

Three bunches of Mignonette- 1. Mr C. Pemberton.

General Exhibits---Open to AIL

Group of flowering and foliage plante-1, Sir Paul Chater M.G.; 2, Mr G. M. Shaw.

Best table decoration-1, Mus Hill; 2, Mre M. Harrington.

Three pots of Daffodils--Speci al prize, Mr C.EE. Berria.

Group of Balba--No award. Three pots of flowering plaats. of a kind known not to have been previously exhibited-1, les Ede:

The Challenge Cups.

Specist Challenge Cup for plants in pots (open to all except | Park Garden)-Sir Paul Chatër,

CMG.

Oup for Special Challenge planta in pots (Pask Gardens only)-Mrs. Skelton.

Special Challenge Cup for cat flowers, (open to Ell | except Chinese Market Gardeners).*** Mr. Nicholson,

Special Challenge Cup for eat Sowers Pesk Gardens only),-** Luly He Tang

A special class was introduced by Mr. Skelton, this being these hanging ferns. For this be was awarded a special prise

Among those which call for golds-1, Lady Bo Tank.

Three pots of Pot Marigolda — special mention were marguerites, nasturtiums, salvia, helioropes, 1, Mr Choa Po Sien; 2, Ladies and dahlias. Among the cut Recreation Club.

Three On dety to-night, Scouts Com- flowers, sweet pass; pansies and

pots of Narcizane rosse, whilst not being large in Tazetta-1, Mr Chos Po Sien

Three pots of Nasturtium On daly to-morrow night, entry, were of high quality. It

was little disappointing to see (dwarf varieties)-1, Mr Ho Ko only 60 Now Company. say, It is vitally import On day 5th inst., Scouts Coin-only five exhibits in the class for Tong. ships to do it

bouquets of wild flowers for ans that every con measurement of pan. space shall be put to the most

children, and it is to be hoped

Three pots of Pansies, cfective us for the benefit of the

that parents will see to it that their children are made to take more Ormiston; 2, Lady Ho Tung interest in this direction. This Three pots of Phlox Drum encourage the owner to continue to bouquets patin were not of special moadu.-1, Mr Ho Kom Tong give his bess attention the man merit, either. The table decor 2, Lady Ho Tung. and each inwent on doing the beast agent of the ship, a commission ations for ladies brought in eight! Three pots of rrimals,-1, M2, Mr A. Nicol

the profits. The orners would entries and some very artistic Ho Kom Tong, 2, Lady Ho Tung. be cam for himself, or if they are be asked to manage their ships, just and attractive arrangements, the

Three pots of Roses-1, Mr controlled by one supreme authority.

as as present; but when the Ad-premier-prize adorament being Choa Po Sion. No competent shipping mantemiralty wanted a ship there would especially good. his heart have any doubt on the be one of the forcing up of freights In the vegetables produce that matter?

which is the immediate effect of the would have done credit to a The supreme expert authority

present system of requisitionisig. Home show was seen. The col E world be able to take a comprehen- No owner would "sule throng Jetsons were very fine, Mr. Ho The total output of the Kailan imaginary 100 ships used to perioning his six withdrawn for Ad- Kem Tong's collection, which

mirainy work, except possibly from Mining Administration's mizes and would admit that it was uscites the the loss of his commission on/Was deservedly awarded the first for the week ending February, zo expect the 60'ships now left to management, since all would be paid prize, being excellent in every Taking vegetables 19,1916. amounted to 51,130 tona do the whole of it Consequently,

on the same generous scale, what aspect. and the sales during the person which trades were essential to the The supreme anthority would inter-and beet were the most outstand-† Three pots of Paims, soy

ever work their ships were doing generally, leeks, carrots, cabbages country and which, in view of the fere as little as possible with the ing varieties. Some very good It was a pity that some of those one sim always before it would be A Chinese was in the Central The supreme authority would dismanagement of the ships, but the celary was a'so seen. Market yesterday when he struck cover all sorts of anomalies in the the use of the ships in the best in who had entered in the various a Filipino women in the face, present conditions Inquiry for terests of the country. It would classes did not send their produce knocking out one of her teeth. instance, might be made whether it hold a watching brief in the nation along, as many bare patches thus

was in the best interests of the Instead of officials of the Trumpors caused somewhat spoiled the -1, Sir Robert Ho Tung; 2, Mgbert HoTangy 2; MrWilking | taken owing to the fact that the the Police Court this morning and country that great volumes of space Department of the Admiralty, the appearance of the tables:

in british ships should now be used President and officials of the Board The donora of prizes were: Three pois of Dwaff Kasturé **s ordered to pay a fine of $25 for transporting, cheap American of Trace; the Indian and Colonial His Excellency the Governor Finn B, Mrs Wakeman."

nator-tars from. New York to do Governments, the Advisory Com(Sir Benry May, K. OM. G:), Sir pots of sunuale or plants Cruelty to Fowls.

tralia. Many other questions of the mittes to the Transport Department Major-General Ventries, Sir rised from seed the same At the Police Court this morn-kind might, with advantage, be ez-f the Admiralty, the Ship Licens Paul Chater, C. M.G., Sir Robert season-1 Mrs Murray Booty, Bearis. ing a Chinese was charged with animed. cruelty to two fowls I; appeared There is only one authority which inz Committee, and the Committee Ho Tang and Lady Ho Tang, Sir Robert Ho Tang. that he carried the fowls from cold exercise such a beneficent Carriage of Foodstaffs, and various B. W. Looker, Dr. G. P. Jordan, other

forRequisitioning Ships for the the Hon. Mr David Landale, Mr Three pots of flowering plaat

than annuals M2, Mr J. W. Taylor. Pedder Street to Wyndem Street fence, and that is an expert ship other bodies all overlapping each MN: J: Stabb, HrO: D. Wilkin Wilkinson; 2, Mrs Newall. bg the wings, in such a manner ping authority appointed by the other and bringing, about no real

Three pate of Antirrhidum. s to cause them enffering. He, Government. There is only one way improvement, there would be one Chos Po Sien, Mr Ho Fook, Hr Special Prize, Mr J. W. Taylor.

son, Mr W. L Pattenden, Mr was fined $10.

in which such authority could be

Thröez pots of Amm-1; Sir fully exercised, and that is by hiring supreme authority with which the Ho Kom Tong, Mr Lau Cha Bik, all ships to the State for the period control of British shipping in the Mr Li Ping and Mr Wong Kim Robert Ho Tangs 25 Mr Wilkin Alleged Bicycle Theft

best interests of the nation for the -Alleged to have stolen a bicycle of the war. The orignal cost price period of the war would zest. Fook.

Three pots of Canary Creeper The prizer were presented to from the stand outside the Kow of the ship provides a simple basis Joon Ferry's Chinese was charged on which the payments could be the scheme would work on find the successful exhib tore by Lady Noaward.

Three pata of Cactus Dahlias with theft at the Police Court this assessed. The State can afford to

MT. Pearce; 2, Hr. J. morning. It was stated that the treat the shipowner very generously, ally for owners; show how it would May this afternoon, in the pre-

benefit the National Exchequer and bence of a large company.

The band of the 74th Panjabis Scott Harston machine was worth $45 and that It could afford to pay the owner &

Ww. Three pots of Dahlias other the man to whom the prisoner handsome percentage of the original exert a great sufinesse over zates

of freight; and deal with the ques (under Bandmaster J.

c. Sir Robert Ho tried to sell it for $15 gave in cost of the ships after sotas allow ton of the next

Christian) rendered an enjoyable formation to the police. The case ance for depreciation, and, in să- -difion, is convida atided, 25 order to was adjourneds

to 53.323 ton*.

A Dear Blow.

He was before the Magistrate at

cicumstances, could best be spared.

A further article will indicate how

programme of ne

Wilkinson

A clase for Chinese-mosekst gardeners (out flowers) was sho beld, Mr. HW: Looker kindly providing the prize money. "Thate were three exhibits.

In addition to the aby Collection of Vegetables (not

Paul Chater CIG. leas than six varieties, Mr Sir

Mr. Ho "Kom Tong variety.1 Mms Ede; 2, Mr J.Sent Eston; 2, Mr Willisson. had the best exhibit in

French Beans1 Sir Robert Classes,

the best exhibit in mexen classes, Hà Trung. Three pots of Marguerite-1,

Mr. Bolles in ons, and Mr. Bost Beeta-1, Mr Wilkinson,

Harston in siz, but in all thills Mr Wilkinson; 2, Mr G. A. Ha

Bobert Ho Tang. tings.

Braesels Sproute-1 Sir Bostances the prize could not fis Three pots of tall, Nasturtium

töompetitors - zamed Fad Pollock

Cabbages=1, Mr Wilkinson; 2,

penalised by heving TH: W: Looker.

another award. Carrots Mr Wilkinson; MC.E Beavis,

Cauliflower or Broccoli-1; H HW. Looker; 2, Mr C. LIL

Celery-1M W. Looker

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2

Alleged Theft of Go

A bost woman?WAS: | 11BFEɔber: Ho Taag

before Mr. JR, 2. M H. W Looker. -Tattoo-1 Meg Wakeman; morning, with stealing

fal veined at $14.40 Mr Wilkinson

Parsnips Mr C.E.H. Beavis boys were also obes Peas 1 Sir Robert Ho Tangisa gardener and

receiving them. The 2,Mr CE. H. Beavis

Radishes, Mr Wakeman; 2, brought the fish from

hired the won M.Wilkinson. §

Parnice MEW Miss Joan Looker.

Vestible Marrow

the fish to Koi

transit 17

alleges En find thi

+2. M. Wakeman. The caas

been