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Division B. 



13. Flowers, Fruits and Vegetables. — This Division which held 

 a most prominent position just at the Entrance Gate was in charge 

 of Mr. S. E. A. Linton who must be congratulated on its very neat 

 and effective arrangement. It may be said that so far as the plants 

 and flower sections are concerned it was the best display that has as 

 yet been seen. At the entrance to the buildings (which was in the 

 form of a cross) and on both sides some fine groups of plants sent by 

 the Botanic Gardens, not for competition, were most artistically 

 arranged, whilst central tables filled with flowering plants, such as 

 Dahlias, Cockscombs, Chrysanthemums, Asters, Orchids, etc., made 

 a picturesque vestibule to the competitive groups. The collection of 

 vegetables from the Government Gardens on the Perak Hills was 

 a^ain an attractive feature, occupying the central portion of the 

 building, the various vegetables being all excellently grown. The 

 plants in the competitive classes were numerous and on the whole 

 fairly well-grown-flowers, including table decorations, were good 

 Considering that so far as Penang was concerned the fruit season was 

 practically over, the Fruit Section generally was well filled, the Dukus, 

 Chikus, and Mangoes being the best. Enormous numbers of limes 

 were staged, and Pisangs were also largely shown, one Exhibitor 

 showing no less than 52 varieties. The Section for Preserved Fruits 

 was also good ; Mr. Alexander's fine collection of Chutneys, Pickles, 

 and Jellies being far the most prominent Exhibit of this kind. 



Division C. 



14. Cattle and Poultry. — This Division was in charge of Mr. 

 Elton Bell ; speaking generally, the cattle were more numerously 

 shown than at the previous Shows. Pigs, Sheep and Goats were 

 about the same in number as on previous occasions. The Section 

 for poultry, however, was the outstanding feature of this Division ; no 

 less than 290 Exhibitors entered. The standard of excellence on the 

 whole was not very high, there were few excellent birds, and in many 

 cases, ordinary fowls were sent in that stood no possible chance of 

 gaining a prize. 



Division D. 



15. Horses and Dogs. — This popular Division was in charge of 

 Mr. W. H. Mac Arthur, and was very well patronised. Mr. Macmillan's 

 fine English horses sent up from Singapore carried aw^ay first honours 

 with the utmost ease, but notwithstanding this, competition in 

 several classes was keen. Dogs were well shown and some splendid 

 animals were sent in. 



Division E. 



16. This is the second largest Division and probably the most 

 interesting, was in charge of Mr. B. Nunn ably assisted by Mr. G. A. 

 Hall ; they had to deal with 499 Exhibitors whose Exhibits were 

 more than usually representative. The Exhibits coming from all 

 places, from Brunei on the one hand to Kedah on the other, in most 



