TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1908.
A STARTLING DECISION.
EMPLOYMENT OF TRADE
UNION FUNDS."
To Obtain Representation In Parliament Decla red to be Illegal..
(Exclusive Servier, supplied by Reuter, rin Bombay.)
LONDON, November 30. The Court of Appeal las decided
ST. ANDREW'S BALL
A SPLENDID SUCCESS.
W. L. Carter, T. Skinner, E. F. McKay, 0. G. Mackie, Capt. Campbell Heath, .D... Mr Murray Stewart, and the Hon. Secretary.
KEPPER
After the ninth dance on the progromno In all parts of the world last night, Snote the President's suppor party including men celebrated the memory of St. Andrew, Chief Chatham and Mea Lyons, His ex- the Patron Saint of Scotland, croupt in cullevey the Governor end Mis Chatham, those places whereuntorescen circumstances.E. the Hon. Sir H. Lambton and Mrs Smith, Mr J. R. M. Smith and Mrs May, have arisen, such as at Shanghai where the Mr T. F. Hough and Mrs Greshop, II. celebration of the event was postponed out Major-General Broadwood and Mrs l'eter, of sympathy with the rational horeavement Commodore Lyon and Mrs Mackay, Mr Murray Stewart and Mrs Ormiston, Eco. of the Chinese nation. Hongkong, too.fr F. H. May, C.M.G., and Mrs Pollock, participated in the celebration by a ball Hon, Mr W. Rees Davios and Mrs Jack, at the City Hall which from firet to last Hon. Sir G. P. Chater, C.M.G., and Mrs was a brillant succosa. Under the able Lethem, Mr R. Mitchell and Mrs Gom guidance of Chief Chatham, who seems to pertz, Hon. Mr E. A. Hewett and Mrs Bayard, Mr W. Lethem and Mrs Chamier, vs completely taken over the mantleofex-Mr W. C. Jack and Mis Stewart, Chief Robert Gordon Shewan, when he vs. were piped from St George's Hall to the that the employment of Trade Unioncated the honourable position at the annual Theatre where supper was served, by the moeting of the Society about two months Pipe Band of the Ifongkong-Stugapers funds to obtain representation in theag, arrangements were pushed vigorously R. A. A. Battalion who deserve high praise forward by the onerpolio and hardworking for their good work. During supper the toast House of Commons is illegal.
secretary, Mr David Word, and their no of The King," was loyally received being! less cathisiastic colleagues on the con-proposed by the Chieftain whosubsequently Tas Court of Appeal refusedlices, so that when the ball opened last proposed lie toast of "The Pious Memory permission to appeal to the House of night nothing was wanting to oshares the of Saint Androw," uefacing the toast with
Faccess and harmony of the gathering, fow remarka of a Scottish nature. Chiel Chatham has taken a personal interest Chief Chatham said: Your Excellencies, in everything appertaining to the smooth Ladies and Gentlemen.-It is uy privileg working of the arrangements and certainly to welcome you here to-night on the the achievement of such an undertakingension of our great Scottish Festival with distinction to himself and the society Scotsmen in all parts of the world are THE UNITED STATES NAVY of which he is the head for the present celebrating St. Andrew's Day and keeping you will be recorded in local annals alive in agressive way that national ns one of the most conspicuous events spirit which plays so important part in cf its history. Chief Chatham is second all matters, social and otherwise. Sea- to none of the worthy chiefs who have to have ever played an important part proceeded him, and the way his brither in theal affairs and our gathering here Society Soots Rocked to his standard slows that he to night is a proof that enjoys the popularity and respect of the maintains its vigour and that its mam Society no woll us the whole community Burs continue to bo s power in tho of Hongkong.
Colony. There is a prevalout iden abroad tit Scotsmen are somewhat parsimonious hut any oue who is seŋusinted with tho real Scottish charter will, I venture to ny, contradict this. I will tell you a small anecdota which illustrates the true Scottish character. A durgymas visiting a perish- ioner in humble circumstances asked for
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LONDON, November 29. Two United States vessels have been ordered from Manila to the Yangtze to replace two which recently left.
SPAIN-FUNERAL OF THE JAPANESE MINISTER,
LONDO, November 29.
THE DECORATIONS,
!
THE CHINA MAIL.
No further ceremonios teok placo and as the President and his guests left the table they were piped back to the bail-room.
Dancing was kept up until the early hours
this morning, everyone having anjayed themselves immensely. Hon Mr W. Chatham, M.G., Menara 3 invitation committed comprised J. H. M. Smith, Robert Showan, G. Murray Bains, T. F. Hough, C. H. Rom, R. Mitchell, W. E. Jack, W. Ara strong, Murray Stewart, A. S. Fraser, D. X. how, J. C. Peter, Hop, Mr A. M. Thom son,
Mr E. Orinistom, and Capt Campbell Heathcote, A.D.C., and the Hon. Secretary, Convener.
This committes would have liked to have seen no one missed but who can say they were not gonerous when one thinks of the
Mr C. number present,
Ross the conveuer of the dancing and music committee hnd un- furtunately for St Andrew's Ball to leave the Colony after the first practice dance but he had set things going well and these left behind did their best to follow his excellent lend and worthily succeeded.
Mr J. W. C. Bounor as Head Station- master at Aushtormushty Junction kopt everything up to time and was ably as Fleming, J. McCubbin, and R. R. Bynd. isted by Mesers G. G. D. Forsyth, WN. Mr H. F. Campbell, convener of the upper and wines committee, with his past experience, left nothing wanting in his carrying out of the duties entrusted to him: Chief Chatham wisely followed the lead of ex-Chieftain Shewan's idea of having the opening official dance is St Andrew' HAL, for after all it was a Scotch Nicht!
It was a matter of regret to the Pro- dent, committee and every one concerned that ox-chieftain Robert Gordon Sheen. the genial Taipan of Beechong," unable to be present. The sx-chief is one
of the most genuine men who aver trod the Kround of the Comy and this expression as frequently heard at laat nichts -gathering.
The ladies room was also well lonked after by Dr C. Forsyth, convener, and Mr J. D. Auld.
The high capabilities, courtesy and trot
of the Secretary of the Society, Mr Davial Wand, were fully displayed in all matters
To those who have visited thouity Hall nal seen the bar and rather sobre interior it was a relation to visit the building last night. The entrance hall was pauttily festooned with evergreens, the pass way and grand stairense being drink of water and was offered a The funeral of the late Japanese lined with both giant and lesser palus glass of milk, He demurred to drink Minister to Spain took place at Sanwhile the stairs were expeted in crimsoning it as he thought the wongan could responsitile and exacting psition to the and everywhere luxuriant greenery was dis-not afford it but he speadily reassured utmost. St. Andrew's Bell will long re Sebastian yesterday. The inte Minister's played. On the fist landing an immense in by same loo just gets it main in the memory of those who were
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One of the features at the untrance of
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*Drink it up, minister, inifror was placed at the top of which was the majestic figure of the Scottish
privileged to be present. "We Suntamen in Hongkong lion. On either side of the mirror were the merely emulate the example of our humble Hluminated dates, 1817 and 1907, respect countrymur in enterte ning you here ively denoting the saxty-first anniversary of to-night, but I presume it is unnetrsary the Society. Itsmediately facing the nigror for me to repent her kindly words of was a guificent representation of cal encouragement (Loud laughter). In the land's national emblem, the thistio, mutlined ordinary course of events, we must fall aside with sheric globe in green, finishing at hot I feat sure I am echoing the wish of all the top its white. Innumerable electic members when I say: Long may our St. globen were placed amongst the foliage, Andrew's Society continue to flourish and effect. The may its members ever be able to say in the Ladeing a entrancing walls were also adorned with heraldic words of the poet "I' prood the think that shidda, battlexes and meet an I'm a Scotsman bora. (Applause.)
The tomat was drunk in silence. and everywhere a decorations were most profusely displayed.
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GREETINGS FROM BRITHE SCOTS. the frco and peaceful commercial devel-
On the wall facing the entrance to St
Chief Chatham then read his own nuut opment of the Pacific, guaranteeing Andrew's Hall was a beautiful and immense Pach other's territories, a mutual pledge Painting of Edinburgh Castle, the work of Hongkong Scots elegram to brither Sests Mr Douc, of the Hongkong and Wauppaat Tientsin, Singapore, Manils, Fonchor, to support the independence of Chint, Dook Co, and immediately below was the Wajhaiwei, Peling, Aoy, Shanghai, and equal commercial opportunity to all figure of St. Andrew in the act of blussite. Yokohama, Kobe, Nagasaki, as follows:
The Society's elder was displayed at the Chief Chatham, and Engkong Scots greet nations there. If the status quo, as apposite end of the room, while partcai's of brither Scots. Dvd Wood, hon secretary. In outlining the charge, Mr Grist said abova defined, be threatened, the twosi Walter Soutt, Robert Bulus. Mary, The replies neutral were as follows: on the evening of November 10th the Powers ate to communicate with each uven of Seats, the Fifth Duke of Gordon,Hail to the Chieftain, Sertland for defendant went to emaplainant's shop an
and Jehn Knos, Scotland's noblest sens over," Anderson, Bournemouth. Fre-asked Icave to aspect some of the ki other and arrange measures deemed to a danger, with appriate legends sidunt. Hongkong St Andrew's Society; leigers. As defendant's father had Come early and buy early!
partner ander euch long on the walls, be useful.
"Hearty greetings from Brither Scots at hea St. Gouges Ünll, which adjoins that of Weihaimei," Lockhart, President; Chief was granted permission, and was ne
foki. The St. Autow, was als fittingly decorted finderwood and Brither Seals sand greet evropanied pistai by
were handed to defend- and presented snowint of a contrast fromings," Alex Yuill, Manila; "Greetings fra bouls, required that of the other Hail. At no end Singapore Brither Seats from secretary Stant by the foki, and the fair put the FINE CANDY
AUSTRIA AND THE NEAR EAST.
Mr E. J. Grist, oi Messrsi Wilkinson and i Grist, represented the complainants, and Mr. P. M. Hodgson, of Messrs Ewens and farston, defented.
1
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bung a painting of Fer late Majesty Queen Andrew's Society; "Greetings frae under his arm and walked away. The Victoria, underneath which with was a Brither Scuts, Penng: "Foochow Brithur Soki called down to his manter, wl raised dais reserved for His Excellency the Scots heartily reciprocata kindly greetings. tempted to stop the defendant, but the Govenor and party. A large St. Andrew's Rennie." Chief lachrau and taither Sattler eluded him and ran away. De Cruss was abo picked out in electric lights at the opposite end with Hags, palms and al manner of embellishments.
a
Loxos, November 29, " An official statement, from Belgrade says, reports from Cetinje state that 22,000 Austrians on the Montenegrin froutier, believing themselves cut off, } The theatre which was requisitioned as panicked and fled precipitately, aban-supper room was a tastefully decorated, a prominent feature being the sentence, doning a portion of their munitions and II drink a cup the Scotland yet," on the artillory. Two Generals have been panels at the rear of the dress circto. cashiered in consequence.
Altogether it was a fascinating scene that et one's gaze from whatever part of the building one happened to be situated, THE REPORTED PANIC OF Mr J. I. Andrew proved himself an idea? convener of the Decoration Counnittee AUSTRIAN TROOPS.
and with Messrs Duncan and Wynne was instrumental in giving the greatest possible
LONDON, November 20.
The reported panic of Austrian
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Eendent had iner been asked for the books, but he denied having taken them away.
The managing partner of the complainant firm, Kwong 1 Tong, said duendast was formerly a manager of the old firm- the Po Thi Wo. When granted permission to inspout certain books he carried them of, giving no reason for so doing.
Gifts for Boys and Girls. Gifte for those who can spend kay arount and gifts for those who needs must make every penny count.
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President Maclavish and Kahe Scots heartily reciprocate greetings brither Beots Hongkong Palletly, hon sacretary" "Chief Smart and brither Sents heartily reciprocate greeting, Shanghai: "Nagasu ki Scuts heartily rociprocate greetings Chief Beazier," Tientsin Sects greet brither Sents; "Greetings from brither Alr Hodgson-Isp', it rather strange FOR GOOD DRUG STORE Scols. Soerabaia;" "Ancy Scots and that you should allow a man having nothing greetings to Hongtong brither Scor to do with your business to tuspect your Here's tan ye, McDougall,
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placed before the Chieftain he gaze the which bis father bud i share.
pleasure to all present by the grand display carrier of the Haggis, the piper, Mr And you allowed him to go out of article kept by a first-class drug- and artistic effect of the decorations,Bailey, a wee dram from the quaich the shop with these books-No; be ran coupled with the valuable assistance of Mrs Lyons, His Excellency the Gor-eat with them. There was ay entry of gist is bere. Everything is reli- troops on the Montenegrin frontier is Messrs A. M. Marshall, I. Mitchell. Garner and the gutlemen guests at the $2000) in one of these books, the amount able. Our drugs are fresh and
Grant, W. H. Donald, J. Walker, O. D. President's supper tahle also partook of a paid for the purchase of the shop. absolutely denied in Vients. The run Thorison, R. Dickson, and the Hondrani und as each did so they were applauded Mr Grist--Since defendant got possession pure. our is solely based on the removal of Secretary. Mr Duncan's artistic efforts by the very large number at supper in other of these books he has issued a writ
his productions of Auld Reekie." the parts of the theatre. During supper the Mr Hodgson (to witness)-You are one NO PRICES LOWER THAN OURS Austriao baggage inland, owing to a "Newhaven Fishwife, etc., are worthy of pipers playel behind the curtsin. The of the defendants in an miginal action at
Quality, Considered. posable attack on it by the Mon- the highest praise.
guests were attentively looked after by an the Supreme Court -Yes.
An astion relating to the enle to you of efficient supper and wines committee com- tenegrina.
prsingMessre J. D. Auld, H. M. Bain, this property-yes.
THE NEAR EAST.
EANCING.
With such a lavish display it is no matter for wander that there was an unusually Campbell, (convener), I.
Wv. D. Braidwood, A. Bryson, HF. The assignment of the business was to Carancinel, you and the co-defendant in the original large attendance and when dancing com Capt. J. Douglas, Messrs, W. D. Graham, etion 2-You. meneed all the rooms were rather incon-J. Hall, J. D. Logan, I. Maclonald, A Who were the vendors?The defendant LONDON, November 29.
reniently crowded.
His Excellency Sir Mouk, 6. C. More, J. Peterson, Avas one Montenegro Ins handed the repre-rederick Lugard was net & the catsnet Rodger, S. B. C. Ros, E. Grant Smith, You have no declaration of trust of any
of the City Hall by Chief Chatham and sentatives of the Powers at Cettinjembers of the wenend ecramittee and Morton Smith, A. T. Walker, W. Wil-sort, I suppose?--No. memorandum demanding the cession of piped to the cutrance of St. Andrew's Hall, son, and the Ilop. Secretary,
where the band of the "Buffs," which sup
Spigga from Austria, At the same timeplied the danc masin of the evening, and Montenegro will not forego her claims for other compensations.
THE JAPAN-AMERICAN AGREE- MENT.
Lemos, November 29.
quitted themselves splendidly ander the masterly conductorship of Bandmaster C. B. Hewitt, as bis Excellency on. tered struck up the National 30-
The ball thom.
opened with the dancing of the Laucers when the official
We'll tak'a cup o'kindness yet, for anld
lang ne. MENU.
"Sama bae mest and canna eat,
And some wad cat that want it; But we haement and we can eat,
And she the Lord be thankit.
zet was as follows:-His Excellency the1-Saddle of Muitou 2.--Roast Turkey Governor and Mrs Chabhom, Honourable
3 -York Ham 4.- Roast Capon Mr W. Chatham, C.M.G., President; and
b. Corned Beef 6. Game Pio. The German paper, the "Nords Lyon, H. E. Hon. Sir Hedworth
7.-Fate de Foie Gras in Jelly Lambton, K.C.7.C.. K.C.B., and. Mrs
9 Deutsche," welcomes with sincere satis-Smith, Mr J. R. M. Smith and Mis May:
8.- Chicken Esled Hot Potatoes 10-THE HAGGIS. faction the Japan-American Agreement, Mr.T. F. Hough and Mrs Gressan, 11.E. Major-General” R. G. Broadwood, O.B., which it considers increases the guar-and Mrs Peter, Coamedore Herbert Lyon
Fair fe your honest sensis face, Great chieftain of the puddin' race, antess for the maintenance of peace in and Mra MacKay, Mr Murray Stewart and Aboon them age tak your place."
Freedom and whisky gang the gither. the Far East, in a similar manner to Mrs Ormiston.
Tak wil your draw." the Anglo-German Agreement of 1900
SWEETS. and the Franco-Japanese. Agreement of 1907.
ITALY.
LONDON, November 29.
'The King has received the new Japanese Ambassador and the Chinese Minister, both of whom have presented their credentials.......
CHAMBERLAIN'S COUGH REMEDY
Both floors were in excellent condition and notwithstanding the rather corded lure of the recai dancing was greatly enjoyed. The programme was as follows:-
1. LANGKÊRY 14
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A depression lies off the E. coast of Hokkaido, and pressure is again low over the S. Philippines.
A bigh pressure ares, les over China to the North of the Yangtao,
Gradients are steeper and hard motisoon will prevail in the Formosa Channel and the N. part of the China Sen.
Hongkong rainfall for the 24 hours end- Ing at 10a.m. to-day, 0.03 inches:
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