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THE HONGKONG WEEKLY PRESS AND
HONGKONG HORTICULTURAL
SOCIETY.
FIRST ANNUAL EXHIBITION.
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The entries, which numbered 420, were fairly evenly distributed, most classes being well filled and only in two or three were there no exhibits. Considered gen: erally, the quality of both flowers vegetables reached a very high level, and in some instances the judges found a difficulty in making a selection. However, Sir Francis Piggott, and Messrs. Tutcher and D. W. Craddock discharged their duties admirably and no fault was found with their decisions. Roses were a very fine collection, and pot plants were exceptionally strong.
A noteworthy feature of the show was the Mauritius and Hongkong Economic Collections which were fully explained in the hand-book and attracted considerable interest. The Hongkong Hotel also sent a very pretty collec- tion of pot plants.
The recently formed Hongkong Horticultural & hard featured, calculating, nervous, nail-Society is to be congratulated on the success biting product of ultra-emancipation, and her attending its inaugural efforts, the first annual general intelligence is in all probability on a exhibition under its auspices being opened level with that of the kohl-eyed playthings that on Feb. lat in the Botanical Gardens and con- est sweetmeats in Eastern harems and peer out tinued Feb. 2. A prettier site-round the on the world of freedom through barred fountain could scarcely have been selected windows. She has no longer any taste for and both within and without the enclosure music, or the play, or the picture-gallery. The visitors looked upon nature in its fairest form. mid-day sun, like the mid-night lamp, finds her Those associated with the Society have been staring at the cards or thinking of them. fortunate in enlisting considerable enthusiasm Dinner, which, in a more cultured and less and support, exhibitors coming forward in hurried age, was a period of pleasant nutrition greater numbers than was expected, while the and brilliant conversation, is to her an inter-quality and nature of the displays were also lude of boredom, through which she sustains much better than was anticipated. herself only with dreams of the winning hand that will presently be hers." There were many others, politicians, and so on
who answered, but objected to the publication of their names. One gentle man wrote, "In my opinion a man who cannot play Bridge or Poker must be next door to a fool," to which Mr. TozER makes the delightful repartee, "It is gratifying to know that he is not a neighbour.' There were quite as many who replied that want of aptitude at cards denotes lack of intelligence generally. Dr. MACNAMARA, M.P., considers that to be a good Bridge- player denotes merely a specially retentive memory, and the faculty of such close attention as excludes every other thought for the time being. He thinks that these two qualities may be present in an individual who does not deserve to be regarded as generally intelligent." It is rather curious that such an authority should overlook the general, or rather universal, importance of the second quality named. That kind of exclusive attention, which is as rare at the card-table as it is at the desk, and which was suggested by MAX NORDAU as the major symptom of absolute sanity, is the capacity for taking pains" which amounts to genius; and ensures success in almost any undertaking the fortunate possessor may essay. It is probably not enjoyed in completion by more than three per cent. of the human race. In Buddhism it is the ideal aimed at by those who would attain Nirvana and in business it should be the policy of all who hope to make their mark. Mr. J. H. Yoxall, M.P., is inclined to think there must be "a special faculty for games," which to any cerebrologist must sound nonsensical. He also credits the clever Bridge-player with the mental quali- ties of an able General, or military strategist. Which again is nonsense. On the whole, we esteem most the opinion of professor," who believes that anyone with the normal complement of brains can become a good Bridge-player;
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"The reason so many men and women of in- telligence play cards so badly is that card- playing doesn't interest them" sufficiently to bring themselves to concentrate their attention upon a game of cards for any length of time, if for any time at all.”
It is so with everything else, we imagine. No man devotes hard study to billiards, unless he hopes to become a professional crack, or has nothing else in which to interest himself. It is, in short, like Bridge, not worth while." Where the heart is, there will the mind be also; and the most
Happily, the event was favoured with brilliant in the afternoon, when the band of the 2nd weather and visitors were numerons, especially Batt. West Kent Regiment attended and dis- coursed pleasing selections.
Prizes were given by the Society, H. E. the Governor. H. E. the General Officer Com- manding, sir Francis Piggott, Sir Paul Chater, Mrs. Hatton, Mrs. 8. T. Dunn, Mr. Ho Kom- tong. Supt. Band F. Department, Mr. Chau and "Old Adam" through the Daily Press. Sin-ki, Mr. Fung Wa-chan, Mr. J. Barton,
The prize awarded by ballot-ticket holders writing their selection on a counterfoil-for the best table decoration went to Ms. Seth by popular consent, while Mr. Chau Lup-chee secured the distinction of having it proclaimed that his was the neatest garden in the Colony, and Mrs. Noma had the honour of gaining the foliage according to the rules of Japanese art. prize for the best arrangement of flowers and The list of officials managing the Society is as under :—
Patrons, His Excellency Sir Matthew Nathan, K.C M.G.; His Excellency Major-General Villiers Hatton, C.B.; and Sir Paul Chater, Kt., C.M.G.; Piggott, Kt.; General Committee Mr. J. President, His Honour Sir Francis Taylor Barton, Miss E. Bowley, Mrs. Brewin, Mr. D. W. Craddock, Mr. A. Denison, Mr. S. T. Dunn, Mr. E. Osborne, Mrs. Seth, Mr. L. Gibbs, Honorary Secretary and Treasurer.
Flower Show Sub-Committee Mr. J. Barton. (Chairman), Miss E. M. Bowley, Mrs. Dickson, Mr. L. Gibbs, Mrs. Hatton, Mrs. L. A. M. Johnston, and Mrs. Seth, with Mr. S. T. Dunn, Honorary Secretary.
Appended is the prize-list :-
PLANTS FROM PEAK GARDENS ONLY. Class I-6 Annuals-1, Mr. E. H. Sharp; 2, Mr. F. Salinger.
Class II-3 Flowering Plants-1, Mrs. Johnston; 2, Mrs. Turner.
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Class III-2 Dahlias-No entries. Class IV-Pot of Violets-1, Peak Club; 2,| Mrs. Johnson.
Class V-Pot of Mignonette-1, Mrs. Sal-
inger.
Class VI-S Pots of Nasturtiḍn—1, Dickson; 2, Mrs. Salinger.
Mrs.
PLANTS FROM ANY PRIVATE GARDEN. Class VII-6 Annuals—1, Mrs. Ho Tùng; 2,
Class VIII-8 Flowering Plants-1, Mr. Chau Lup-obes; 2 Mrs. Browia.
authority on Bridge, numismatics, ely, might just as easily have Mr. Chan Lup-chee. become a professor of biology, a specialist in science, or anything else. Ordinary ability plus extraordinary application equals more than is generally realised in of endeavour.
any
field
Class IX-3 Roses-1, Mr. Brewin : 2, Sir Paul Chater.
Class X-2 Dahlias-1, Mr. Mody; 2, Dr. Jordan.
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Class XI—Pot of Pansies 1. Mr. Mody, 2, Mrs. Dickson.
Class XII-Pot of Violets-1, Bir Panl Chater; 2, Mrs. Ho Tung.
Ho Tong; 2, Mr. Chan Lup-ches.
Class XIII-Pot of Mignonette-1, Mrs.
PLANTS IN POTS (OPEN TO ALL), un; 2, Sir Paul Chater.
Class XIV-6 Annuals—], Mr. Kwong Chi-
Class XV-3 Foliage Plants-1, Mr. Wing Taon-nn; 2. Miss Loureiro,
Class XVI-3 Flowering Plants-1, Miss Loureiro; 2, Mr. Fat Ki-un.
Class XVII-3 Geraniums -1 Dr. Jordan; 2, Mr. Ho Kom-tong.
Class XVIII-3 Camellias-1, Mrs. Ho Tung.
Class XIX-2 Dahlias-1, Mr. Fat Ki-un; 2, Mrs Ho Tung.
Class XX-2 Asters--1, Sir Paul Chater, Class XX-1 Pink Carnation or Sweet William--1. Mr. Kwong China; 2, Mr. Mody.
Class XXII-1 Mr. Ho Kom-tong; 2, Dr. Jordan.
Class XXIII--Pot of Pansies-No exhibite. Ho Tang; 2, Mr. Ho Kom-tong
Class XXV-1 Stump or Rockwork—1, Mrs.
Chi-un; 2, Mr. San Fong-up.
Class XXVI-Figure Plant-1, Mr. Kwong
Class XXVII-6 Feros-), Dr. Jordan; 2 Mrs. Ho Tung.
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Class XXVIII-Pot of Violets-1, Mrs. Ho Tang, 2 Mr. Ho Kom-tong.
Class XXIX-Pot of Mignonette-1, Mrs. Ho Tung, 2, Mr. Ho Kom-tong.
CUT FLOWERS (OPE▾ TO ALL). Class XXX-4 Blooms (any variety)=1; Sir Paul Chater.
Class XXX 8-4 Bunches of cut flowers, each of a distinct variety-1, Ladies' Recreation Club.
Class XXXI-6 Buttonholes (3-·-ladies', 3, gentlemen's)—1 (equal), Miss Loureiro and Mrs.
Dickson.
Claus XXXII-Hand Bouquet—1, Mrs. » Dickson.
Class XXXIII-Table decoration (decided by ballot)-Mrs. Soth.
VEGETABLES FROM, PRIVATE GARDENS.
Class XXXIV-6 kinds of Vegetables-1, Mrs. Rodger; 2 Mrs. Jones Hughes. Rodger; 2. Mrs. Lewis.
Class XXXV-2 Heads of Colory-1, Mrs.
Class XXXVI-6 Beet Roots—1,-~ Mr Dickson; 2. Mrs. Jones Hughes
Class XXXVII-6 Carrots-1, Mrs. Diek- son; 2, Mrs. Griffa.
Class XXXVIII-2 Cauliflowers-1, Mrs. Deacon; 2, Mr. Mody.
2, Mrs. Dickson,
Class XXXIX-2 Cabbages—1, Mra. Deason
Class XL-2 Lettuces-1, Mr. Mody; 2, Mrs. Brewin
Class XLI-50 Pods of Pess-1. Mrs. Ho
Tang; 2. Mrs. Rodger.
Mrs. Lewis; 2, Mrs. Dickson.
Class XLII-50 Pods of French Beans-1
Class XLIII-25 Potatoes-1, Mrs. Lewis. Class XLIV~6 Turnips-1, Mrs. Grifu. Class XLV-12 Onions-No-exhibits. Class XLVI-25 Radishes-1, Mrs. Descon; 2, Mr. Mody.
Class XLVII—12 Tomatoes-1, Mrs. Rodger 2, Mrs. Lewis.
Class XLVIII-2 Vegetable Marrows-1 Mrs. Deacon ; 2 Mrs. Dickson.
VEGETABLES FROM CHINESE MARKET GARDENS.
Class XLIX.-2 Heads of Celery-1, Mr. Ho Tung.
Class L.-6 Beet Roots-1, Mr. Ho Tuog 2, Castle Peak Farm.
Class LI.--6 Carrots—1, Mr. Ho Tung; 2, Castle Peak Farm.
Farm; 2, Mr. Ho Tung,
Class LII-2 Canlifowers-1, Castle Peak
Class LIIL-2 Cabbages-1, Castle Peak Farm.
Class LIV.—2 Lettuces-1, Castle Peak Farm.
Class LV-50 Pods of Peas -1, Castle Peak Farm
- Class LVI—50 Pods of French Beans-1 Castle Peak Farm.
Class LVII-25 Potatoes ––No exhibite Class LVIII—6 Turnips-1 Castle Peak
Farm. s
Class LIX—25 Radiahor –1 Castle Peak Fa
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