Fine weather is indispensable to the real enjoyment of a Flower Show, and the rain on Friday evoked the sympathy of the community on behalf of the ladies who Inboured 80 zealously to bring about a successful exhibition of floral beauty in the Consular Compound, So far, however, as the Flower Show pure and simple is concerned, it was a success, but the rain lessened the attendance to a minimum and marred the enjoyment. that would otherwise have been obtained if the weather had been pleasant and congenial, The arrangements made for the accommodation of exhibits, and for the comfort and pleasure of the visitors, were as perfect as the forethought of the Ladies' Committee could make them with the assistance of those who had the experience of previous shows; and several of those who from long residence in Shanghai could compare the collection of rare and choice floral specimens asa whole with those of previous years, expressed their opinion that this year's Flower Show takes more than equal rank with any of its predecessors, For this pleasant result the ladies committee composed of Mrs. French, Mrs. Forbes, Mrs. Wheelock, Mrs. Courts, Mrs, Holliday, Mrs. Grant, and Mrs. C. F. R. Allen, are of course to be congratulated, and
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