The Viceroy, Lord Hardinge, has been referring in terms of pardonable pride to the significance of the fact that the Moslems and other sections of the Indian population, so far from showing symptoms of revolt, have not even remained apathetic regarding the fortunes of the Empire, but have been swept by ''a towering wave of patriotism'' and have manifested a feeling of unswerving loyalty to the British flag.
Already the army representing India at the front or en route for the front numbers 200,000 men, and the Indian frontier is being kept adequately guarded.
India presents, indeed, to the rest of the Empire an inspiring spectacle, and one the more gratifying in that ''Indian unrest'' has been frequently represented to be a growing menace to British rule in that part of the world. In the present crisis British rule has received a striking testimonial instead of the blow which the Germans anticipated . . .
Although not numerous, the Dunedin horticulturists represented at the annual show of the Canterbury Sweet Pea and Carnation society have (telegraphs our Christchurch correspondent) put in some extremely fine exhibits, which stand out prominently in a show of unusual excellence.
In the open class for sweet peas, where the professionals' efforts were seen, the exhibit of Mr E. Hamel, of Dunedin, stood out.
The flowers shown by this gardener were particularly fine, both in size and colour. The carnation exhibits were only second to the sweet pea display.
The best exhibit in the show was that of Mr S. Cousins, of Dunedin, which was for exhibition only, and his 60 blooms were magnificent.
Mr Hector Hamel, of this city, we are informed, sent two entries of sweet peas, and with these secured first and second prizes - the champion cup and two medals. - ODT, 16.1.1915.
