in the soil, or lave lost their activity, as indicated by failure in the 
growth of leguminous crops and absence ef root nodules. 
II. N. R. 
The Outlook for Camphor. 
The following extract from the Pharmaceutical Journal for 
June 22 last, refers to the possibility of a substitute being found for 
camphor in the manufacture of celluloid, and to the production of 
camphor by synthetic processes:— 
There have been rumours of a substitute tor camphor in the 
celluloid industry, ar.d although there may be little foundation for 
such rumours, there is no doubt that research in this direction has 
been encouraged by high prices. Then there is the problem of 
synthetic camphor; several processes are being worked in England, 
in Switzerland, and in the United States, and there is a probability 
that before long (provided the price of turpentine, on which these 
processes depend, remains reasonably normal) the synthetic product 
will be offered at a price lower than the present price of the natural 
article. 
H. N. R. 
THE 4TH JOINT ANNUAL AGRI-HORTICUL- 
TURAL SHOW OF STRAITS SETTLEMENTS 
AND FEDERATED MALAY STATES. 
The 4th annual Agri-Horticultural Show was held this year at 
Kuala Kangsar on the 9th, 10th and 1 1 th August. So far as 
beautiful surroundings are concerned no finer spot could have been 
selected, but the want of accommodation for Exhibitors and visitors 
attending the Show was severely felt, a fact which must be recog- 
nized in selecting the venues lor future Shows. 
Beautiful weather prevailed for the three days. The form of the 
buildings was to some extent similar to the Penang Show i.e., three 
sides of a square, with a band stand and Kiosk in the centre. The 
shed for agricultural implements and the rubber coagulating machine 
were in an annexe at right angles to the building containing native 
industries. The Poultry were housed a little distance from the last- 
named shed whilst the cattle-sheds were some distance away near 
the river. 
As was to be expected Perak shewed up magnificently and may 
be said to have monopolised the Show, fully four-fifths of the exhibits 
belonging to Perak. His Excellency the Governor accompanied 
by Miss. ANDERSON, His Highness the Sultan of Johore etc. 
amid a brilliant throng of Europeans and natives opened the Show 
at 1 1 a.m. His Highness the Sultan of Perak who spoke in Malay 
which w as interpreted by the Resident (Mr. E. W, BfRCH) welcomed 
His Excellency the High Commissioner and thanked him for his 
