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in the 19 classes, competition being keen in nearly all of them. 
19. Division E . — This the second largest Division, was in charge 
by Mr. W. Peel with Mr. A. CAVENDISH as Asst. Hony. Secretary 
for the section devoted to Schools only. Probably to the majority 
of visitors this Division is the most popular, containing as it does 
the most unique articles of Native industry, many precious heirlooms 
in the shape of gold and silver ware, krisses, etc. Four hundred 
and forty-six Exhibitors sent in their names and so great was the 
number of Exhibits that the large shed i5o / x 50' was filled to 
overflowing and the energies of the Hony. Secretaries were taxed to 
arrange them in a manner to be seen to the best advantage. Mr. 
Peel suggests that at future Shows better arrangements should be 
made for hanging, and draping the innumerable Mats and articles 
of embroidery, that require that method of arrangement. He also 
notes that the silver ware was very old, pointing to the conclusion 
that ltttle is made now. The tin ware from Seremban was excel- 
lent, and sold with the greatest rapidity, indeed it was with difficulty 
that people were prevented from denuding the Show on the first 
day. It will be necessary to devise a better system of sale at future 
Shows, by booking orders, etc. The exhibits of Baskets (Rambong) 
from Malacca, were good and plentiful, and sold without any 
difficulty. This industry is capable of being improved and should 
. be fostered. Section 1, Competition in this section was confined to 
the Schools of the Colony and. Federated Malay States in all some 
150 Schools competed chiefly from Perak. The produce was ob- 
viously made to sell, and it would seen desirable that more attention 
should be paid to qualify. 
20. Division F. — Agricultural Implements and Miscellaneous — 
Mr. W. R. SWAN was Hony. Secretary of this Division. Speaking 
generally it failed to come up to the expectation formed of it. Many 
classes did not fill and there was a want of competition in some of 
those that did, markedly in the classes for carriages, one exhibitor 
being the only Competitor; although in justice it must be said his 
exhibits were of excellent merit The trade section was undoubted- 
ly a great attraction. The leading firms of Penang and Singapore 
vied with each other in the number and interest of their wares ; and 
with the other Exhibitors in this section made up a Show of never 
failing interest, from the nature of their exhibits, which ranged from 
Precious Stones, and Medicines, to Motorcars, Bicycles, Carriages 
and Billiards Tables, etc. 
21. The shed devoted to the exhibition of handicrafts such as 
pot making, sarong weaving, etc. was a source of never failing 
interest, so much so that, it was difficult to get a good view of the 
operators owing to the crowds thronging the shed. This section 
might with advantage be encouraged and extended. Endeavours 
were made to get a practical demonstration of horse-shoeing, but 
no one could be induced to give one. Whilst every care should be 
taken to encourage the native artizans to produce their own art, and 
not try to debase it by imitating cheap western ideas ; steps should 
also be taken to provide standard patterns for* them to work up to, 
