Municipal Nurseries—The sowing of Pansy, Wallflower, Hollyhock, Canterbury Bell and Antirrhinum seed was carried out and beds prepared for the rain sowing of hardy annuals, Standard Chrysanthemums, required. for conservatory decoration, were lifted from nursery beds and potted, other subjects required for the same purpose which received attention during the month were Primula,—Buddleia, Poinsettia, Justica, Abutilon, Moschosma and Winterflowering Begonias, Council Chamber, Shanghai, September 9, 19
Jessfield Park Zoological Garden.—The chief attraction during the month was a baby elephant, this with regret of the enforced resigna- [being Sm—The Council has learned animal's sojourn in. the garden tion of your seat, owing to your gurcion, impending departure from Shangh In conveying to you the formal acceptance of your resignation, it gives me pleasure, on behalf of my jeolleagues as on my own behalf, to testify to the eminent public services which you have rendered during your terms of office ax a Councillor and as a Conmitteeman, Apart from the ability which you Jbrought to bear in the discharge of your public duties, I have to express. the Council's appreciation of the harmonious relations which have always subsisted between yourself) Jand your colleagues during. your tenure of fice T have the honour
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