Committee:—Mrs. Hannen, Mrs, Denny, Mrs, Hughes, Mrs. Low,' Mrs, Kerr, Mrs. Drage, Mrs. Drummond (Hon, Sec.) Tudges:—Mrs. Hughes, Mrs. Cameron, Mrs. Callado, Dr. Little, Geo. R, Corner, Esq, ©. Nicholson, Esq.
Monday, 22nd May, 1882.
After long waiting, much disappointment, and sund: stponements, the much talked of Flower Show" was opened on Monday last. The weather was all that could be desired and the attend. ance, especially in the latter, part, of the afternoon was very good and included most of the lo: mB foreign residents, a fair sprinkling of Indies, and a few Chinese. The rising generation of Shanghai was represented in average numbers. The Town Band attended and played at such longer or shorter intervals. as seemed feet to the conductor, Signor M, Vela. The following was the Programme Considering the lateness of the season and the many disadvantages under which the Committes have laboured the Show may be regarded as a very successful one, though, of course, not up to the mark of last year, The fidwering plants: sent from the Public Gardens, but not for compe tion were, as u e contro of attract They included a though perhaps not as good as mill have been presented had the Show been held at the date first named. Mr. Bunting sent some specialities from Yokohama, which were much admin The collections of fuschias, roses, and ferns greatly added to the appearance of the scene. The small table decorations were very tastefully executed; one of the prettiest unfortunately arrived too late for competition and missed a chance of being well placed: Miss Laisun won the first prize. 'The centre of attraction was the Ladies' Dinner Table Decor: which there were nine entries—throe less than last year, The names of the fair decorators were of course a profound secret to all except the ladies of the Committee. The prizes were, according to custom, decided by ballot and the greatest credit is due for the fair and i partial manner in which it was carried 7 evidently stood high in publi¢:
ion from the first. It was com posed principally of lilies and maiden hair ferns and was really a splendid design. The poll was closed at 6 p.m, when the utmost excitement prevailed as to what the result would be. The numbers were declared in the course of ten minutes when it was found that No. 7 (Mrs. Bell's) headed the list with 81 votes No. 2 (Mrs, Mackenzie's) was second at 71, and No 4 (Mrs, Wheelock's) third with 49 votes. A total number of 260 votes was recorded. The best thanks of the Community are due to the ladies of the Committee for the admirable manner in
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