The Sandviken is commanded by' Captain Anthon Norvalls, who already a well known figure on the! China coast, having for years been Jcommander of another sicamer belonging to the Company, namely, the Solviken, which is another very} handy coaster, making from 11 to] 12 knots.
All of Mr. Wallem's coasters are supplied with wireless, numerous steam and vacuum winches of the Lyns type, and the three new ships are' all equipped with eight S.ton derricks, and one 30-ton derlikely to require transport on the China coast.
<The Sist annual, spring flower show of the Shanghai Horticultural Society was held on Wednesday at, the Town Hall. The exhibition was. one of the most beautiful as well as: one of the largest seen in Shanghai for several years. After a decline the quality and number of exhibits for several seasons, the society revived keen interest in the show about three years ago, and since then the event has become more and more popular as was shown by the large number' of persons attending yesterday.
To the various committees working under Mr. S. Barton, H. M. Consul-General, himself a flower enthusiast, should go the praise of making the flower show a success, as well as to Mr. D. Macgregor, Superintendent of Parks, who was responsible for the beautiful layout, of the Municipal Council's contribution about the rostrum of the Town. Hal Words are almost inadequate to convey the beauty of the floral con-fellations which decked the main part of the hall. It was an absolute riot of colours,
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