Bat it was a pretty drama while it lasted though the going was rather rough on the Shanghai Horse Bazaar, but such is the life of many innocent participants who) meddle in things' diplomatic.
And despite whatever. feelings A very successful Chrysanthemum Show was held under the auspices of the Shanghai Horticultural Society on November 18 in the Town Hall, which in the opinion of many ex: perts was the best that had been seen for years, if ever, in Shanghai, The main hall was packed to overflowing with magnificent specimens of potted blooms and the officials in charge of arrangements were bhard put to it to find accommodation for all the exhibits entered.
The medal of the National Garytanthemam Socety of England the premier prize offered at the Show, was awarded to Lady Li Ching-mai for the best 24° blooms in 24 varieties. The same competitor, who exhibited some really. splendid flowers, was awarded a special prize for the wonderful hillock of blooms which had been staged in the centre of the hall. The large silver medal of the local society was won by Mr. Chu for men the best group of specimen plants of chrysanthemum in not less than three varieties, although, asa matter of fact, over five varieties were shown by Mr. Chu and each of his rivals, all the blooms being of very high standard, Mr. Koo Lan-chow was awarded the Society's small silver medal for the best plant chrysanthemum of the show, which was a wonderful specimen of the Silver Pick variety, measuring about 10-feet in diameter and bearing over 100 blooms. The second best plant was one shown by Mr, Way Yusding, an exquisite example of the small Jewel variety, each flower on the blame cing perfectly developed.
The open classes at the Show were all well supported, the prize for the most artistically arranged basket of flowers being awarded to Mr. White, The Decorated Table Competition which was decided by vote of the public visiting the show was won by Mrs, Clear (77 votes), 2nd prize: Mrs. Craddock, (71 votes) 3rd. prize Miss Clear (59 votes).
The hall with the many entries presented a truly wonderful sight, and some of the plants displayed seemed almost too beautiful to be true, Mention must be made also of the bank of flowers and foliage which greatly contributed to the appearance of the hall, which was arranged by Mr. Kerr of the Muni cipal Gardens to decorate the plitform where the band of the 2nd.
Battalion of the Suffolk Regiment played from 5 to 7 p.m, the mucic being much appreciated by the visitors. Other interesting features of the show were the ¢x-ite exhibits of chrysanthemum ra shown by Messrs. Shiraishai and Suzuki, these wonderfully trained plants with the delicate blooms and varied colours comm-nding the highest praise. The latter gentleman also won prizes for the specimens of Orchid Cyriepediums and Begonia, and Mrs. Edward Ezra was awarded prizes for her beautiful entries of hanging. chrysanthemums,
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