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Horticulture. —The native sections should he organised on much the same lines as those 
of the “cottage garden” shows in England. Unfair to allow the produce of the Botanical 
Gardens, Singapore and Penang, or the Government Gardens of Perak and Selangor, to 
compete with the results of the native competitor’s individual, and necessarily restricted,, 
efforts. 
Manufactures .—Should only include articles of a strictly utilitarian nature: wherever 
possible, the process of actual manufacture, as well as the results, should be shown. 
Works of Art. —Should read “ Art Industries not merely the result, but the process,, 
is wanted, whether in weaving, pottery making, carving or any other artistic industry. 
Thinks the show should be open for 3 days. 
British Resident, Selangor.— Is personally opposed to holding such shows under 
present conditions in the Federated Malay States. Considerable expense to Government, and 
still larger expenditure of time and energy on the part of Government officials, who can ill he 
spared from other duties. Results so far as “ educational value ” is concerned appear to be nil, 
and the “healthy competition” is conspicuous by its absence. 
Points out that July, 1903, will not meet Mr. Curtis’ requirements, since (paragraph 8 of 
his memorandum) the date “should be fixed at least a year in advance, and prize lists issued 
at least nine months before the date of the show.” 
It- should be made a rule that prizes will only be given to the growers of the agricultural 
and horticultural exhibits, who should be required to produce certificates either from the 
District Officer or some trustworthy person that the articles shown are bona fide the produce 
of the exhibitor’s land. 
Notices that minerals are not included among the exhibits. 
The reading of papers and discussion of subjects affecting agriculture likely to be a 
failure, but advisable to keep the show open for 3 days. 
British Resident, Negri Sembilan. — The standing Committee should consist of 
Europeans and be limited in number, all nationalities being represented on the local 
Committee of each State. 
British Resident, Pahang. —Out of the question to hold a show in Pahang, while 
prohibitive cost of transport will prevent Pahang from taking any large share in shows held 
elsewhere. Preferable to appoint each District Officer as an agent, rather than a Committee of 
three, who could seldom or never meet and would never have a show to organise. 
C. W, H. COCHRANE. 
Kuala Lumpur, 31-10-02. 
SELANGOR GOVERNMENT CRKSS. 
