. Agricultural bulletin of the Straits and Federated Malay States. New series. Agriculture; Agriculture. ( 237 ) The Show was instrumental in bringing to light numerous implements, etc., now quite obsolete in the Federated Malay States, such as the gobi apt or fire syringe ; but the general impression given was that Malay arts and handicrafts are rapidly becoming obsolete (in the Western States, at any rate) with but little prospect of revival. To take only two instances, the examples of recent silver-work and wood-carving entered were both poor in execution and tasteless and debased in design
. Agricultural bulletin of the Straits and Federated Malay States. New series. Agriculture; Agriculture. ( 237 ) The Show was instrumental in bringing to light numerous implements, etc., now quite obsolete in the Federated Malay States, such as the gobi apt or fire syringe ; but the general impression given was that Malay arts and handicrafts are rapidly becoming obsolete (in the Western States, at any rate) with but little prospect of revival. To take only two instances, the examples of recent silver-work and wood-carving entered were both poor in execution and tasteless and debased in design, showing marked Chinese and Indian influence. Terrible ornaments made of Berlin wool of the most violent analine shades, where the most popular exhibit in the show among the natives, and were eagerly competed for by Chinese, natives of India, and Malays alike. H. C. ROBINSON, Hon. Secretayy, Division Balance Sheet of Agri-Horticultural Show. Kuala Lumpur, 1905. As per 24th February, 1905. liabilities Awards still unpaid ... ASSETS Cash at Chartered Bank .. Balance of Liabilities over Assets i4t 48 2 52 144 .. Dv Profits and Loss Account 1 e. c. To Transport 907 79 By Government contribu- ,, 3,010 12 tion 4,000 ,, General Charges 708 13 free use of Ptg. ,, Printing and Stationer)7 400 .. Department (say) 400 ,, Compensation .. 3* 5o ,, Private 74 ,, Cost of Cups awarded .. 7i3 72 ,, Proceeds of gate, etc. 300 ,, Money awards .. 1,676 .. ,, Balance carried forward 52 1 7-454 26 f 26 The amount of awards unpaid is based on statements made to me by the General Secretary. No charge was made for printing and stationerv, the Government Press having. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Singapore : Gov. Print. Off.
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