The annual general meeting of the Shanghaj Horticultural Society iwas held at_the Cathedral Schoolroom on Thursday. Mr. & S Speyer, who presided, was supported by Messrs. D. MacGregor and Mr, L. G. Westcott.
Mr. Speyer expressed regret that owing to indisposition the hon. treasurer, Mr. J. OE. Bosustow, was unable to be present.
Turning to the statement. of receipts and payments for the year 1921, the Chairman commented on the fact that although the Society was only able to hold one show last year, yet the balance brought forward to the present year was $260.02 more than in the previous year, the Society having at its disposal $1,099.48.
It was much to be regretted, owing to the exceptional weather conditions which prevailed last sumirer, that it was found impossible to held the Annual Chrysanthemum Show, but efforts were being made to more than offset the disappointment caused to intending competitors and the public generally in the forthcoming show, which would be held at the Town Hall on the 26th instant.
The thanks of the Society were due to the Shanghai Municipal Council for allowing the Society the grant for the whole year whereas only half the amount had been expected.
There was every reason for a successful exhibition, seeing that the spring had been one of the mildest for many years and barring a cold snap or excessive rain, flowers should be at their best by the date of the Show. The Committee were considering certain attractive features, particulars of which would be announced later, and it was to be hoped that members would not forget the competition for the Natzonal Sweet Pea Sosiety's Medal. He urged members not to betray timidity in sending in their exhibits.
The adoption of the accounts was proposed) by Mr. D. MacGregor, seconded by Mr. Westcott, and duily passed.
The Committee's thanks were awarded to Mr. E. S. Wilkinson, A.c.A., for auditing the accounts, and the proceedings terminated with a hearty vote of thanks to the Chairman.
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