We are glad to record that the fifth annual Flower Show which was held under the auspices of a Ladies' Committee, rivalled if it did not excel its predecessors under masculine management. This is in cordance with the: fitness of things—flowers and "fair women" should always go hand in hand, and this exhibition was no exception to that well accepted rule, he show was, as customary, held in the arounds of the British Consulate, and we were viad to see that by the kindness of A. Davenport, Esq., and Mrs. Davenport, a very considerable portion of the handsome xromids, in addition to that set apart, for the erection of the exhibition tents, was devoted to promenading—a most agreeable exercise while listening to the strains of the Town Band, who are never heard to better adv: ethan when playing in [the open air, under the direction of M. Remusat. There was a large attendance.
The tents were erected in the usual form, and the general arrangements, under the management of the Ladies' Committee, left nothing to be desired. The Committee was composed as follows:—Mrs. French, Mrs. Davenport, Mrs. Forbes, Mrs. Wheelock, Mrs. cults, Mrs. Burkill, Mrs. L. Little, Mrs. Morel, Mrs. Allen, and Mrs. Drummond, the latter taking a large share of the duties by performing the onerous work of Honorary Secretary.
The Show was. pretty well-attended on, the second-day, at the reduced charge. of hall-a-dollar, among the visitors being a: considerable number of Chinese, who appeared to greatly enjoy the congenial sight. The Town Band-was. again in attendance: under the baton of M: Remusat, and played: some good'muaic in excellent style.
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