MORE DOG-POISONING CASES IN SHANGHAI: Dog owners in the Western District of the Shanghai International Settlement have been warned by the Municipal police to look out for their dogs.

On March 23 and 24 no fewer than four valuable dogs were poisoned by some person or persons unknown operating in the Edinburgh and Great Western Roads area. Of the four dogs poisoned two were Great Danes, one was an Alsatian and one a setter. All have died but one of the Great Danes. This is the second time within a year that this kind of thing has taken place. So far no clue to the identity of the perpetrator of these mean and cruel crimes has been discovered. We suggest that all dog owners keep a sharp look out for any suspicious persons loafing in the neighbourhood of their gardens or houses in order, if possible, to detect the culprits.

THE DOG SHOW THIS YEAR: While we have heard nothing definite so far on the subject, we presume that the annual Dog Show in Shanghai will take place this year as usual. We see no reason why it should not, although, of course, with what took place in Hongkew and Chapei, when so many people evacuated their homes, there may be a falling off in the number of entries, especially of Chinese owned dogs.

Nevertheless we feel that in the interests of all concerned an effort should be made to put on a successful show. Shanghai does not as a rule take water.

A. DE C. S.