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With the object of stimulating this neglected and falling industry 

 three silver cups and two silver medals are oftered in the several 

 classes provided. 



Coffee, also, receives its share of attention, and silver and bronze 

 medals are offered in each of the two classes, viz., Liberan coffee and 

 coffee of any other variety. Provision is made for cloves, nutmegs, 

 pepper, camphor, getahs, gums and damars, gambier, sago, 

 tapioca and arrowroot, etc., etc. 



In the section for oils are many classes which ought to claim the 

 attention of Planters, such, for example, as lemongrass oil, coconut 

 oil and oil cake. Para {Hevea brasiliensis) seed oil and oil cake. 



The day is fast approaching when Para seeds will not be 

 required in large quantities for planting purposes and as every 

 estate will be yielding immense numbers the production from them 

 of an oil as a bye product is to be encouraged. 



The classes provided for cottons and fibres should fill well. In 

 the latter case silver and bronze medals are offered for the best 

 collection of named fibres. 



Fruits make up a section containing 30 classes with cash prizes 

 in each instance, with the exception of the class for the best collec- 

 tion of cultivated fruits for which a silver medal is offered. 



The Division for Stock and Dairy Produce consists of sections 

 for cattle, buffaloes, goats and sheep, pigs, poultry and dairy 

 produce. Attractive cash prizes and four silver cups and 2 silver 

 medals are offered throughout the division and the classes are 

 expected to fill well in consequence. 



Twenty classes are provided for Horses and Dogs. The section 

 for Horses should fill well, it consists of classes for Polo Ponies regis- 

 tered 14.2 or under, Gentlemen's Hacks, Single Harness Horses and 

 Ponies, Single Harness Horses imported from the United Kingdom, 

 Lady's Hacks, Jumping competitions. Double Turnout, and 

 Championship events. Two prizes (cups) will be presented for each 

 event provided sufficient horses complete. Entry forms may be 

 obtained from the Hon : General Secretary or from the Secretaries of 

 the various Turf clubs throughout the Federated Malay States and 

 Straits Settlements. 



In the section for Dogs eleven classes are provided and two 

 prizes will be given in each event provided five or more dogs are 

 competing. 



Native Industries and manufactures are always well represented 

 at these shows. 



Sections are provided for Metal work, Wood carving, Em- 

 broidery, Weaving, Baskets, Mats, Old Weapons, Models, etc., etc., 

 and also a section reserved for Malay Schools only. 



