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cases filled the various classes ; and the curious and ornate work- 

 manship of some of the Exhibits was fully equalled by their artistic 

 designs. The Silver and Bronze Metal work from Brunei, the tin 

 ware from Seremban, the Rambong baskets, and the delicate lace 

 work from Malacca, and the rattan furniture, and carving from the 

 Schools, went to make up a Show of surpassing interest. The display 

 of weapons, mats, and embroidery generally was very good indeed, 

 and although there were few or no Exhibits of an entirely novel 

 character, still the Division was more than equal either in quantity or 

 quality to anything previously seen. 



Division F. 



17. Agricultural Implements and Miscellaneous. — This Division 

 was under the care of Mr. H. Muir, and covered a wide field of Exhi- 

 bits from tiny models, to steam ploughs and motors. Some classes 

 had no entries but on the whole the Division was far better repre- 

 sented than formerly. Amongst the most notable Exhibits were the 

 carriages from Messrs. Chin Seng and Company, Penang. The 

 garden furniture consisting of trellis work, chairs, tables, rustic arches 

 and a band stand, manufactured by the Eastern Shipping Company, 

 and the coloured concrete tiles made at Batu Feringgi by Messrs. 

 Huttenbach, Leibert and Company. 



18. The Trade Section. — This covered a floor area of 21,000 

 square feet, and extended the whole length of Residency Road. It is 

 difficult to say what articles could not be found among the various 

 firms who exhibited, perhaps the most interesting were the Electrical 

 and Machinery appliances. 



19. Judging. — 27 Judges were appointed by the Committee, they 

 were assisted by Native experts in the difficult matter of judging the 

 Paddy classes ; and by Rajah Puteh who kindly gave her valuable 

 advice in the Malay Embroidery Section. The Judges are to be con- 

 gratulated on their decisions, which appear to have given general 

 satisfaction, and the Committee tender their thanks to them for the 

 great labour involved in carrying out their arduous duties. 



20. Standing Committee. — The Standing Committee met on the 

 second day of the Show, they decided that the Show be held in Singa- 

 pore next year. Their attention was also directed to various sugges- 

 tions for improving the usefulness of future Shows, notably in the 

 matter of having Conferences on Agricultural subjects. It was 

 suggested that Papers should be read on interesting .topics, and 

 experts appointed to personally conduct Exhibitors and others round 

 the Show and explain the merits and other characteristics of the 

 winning Exhibits. 



21. Protection. — Unfortunately the Committee were without the 

 valuable assistance of the F.M.S. Guides, who on a former occasion 

 did such excellent service in guarding the Show by night. The police, 

 however, carried out this difficult task satisfactorily, notwithstanding 

 the few thefts that were reported. 



