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the hills and the very rapid flushing of the streams, which soon become roaring tor rents of water. It is curious to notice the very great difference in the rainfall recorded in various parts of the colony, and we therefore give the following interesting table showing the rainfall since September 27th :-
Hongkong Obser
Pok-Botanical vatory. Tytam, fulum. Gardens.
.95 1.30 1.25
Sept. 27
50
17
175
18
.86
.55.
.59
2.45
.60
1.79
.80
.80
.86
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CHINA OVERLAND TRADE REPORT.
justice to it. Mrs. Dowler gave considerable pleasure with her two songs, and Mrs. Preston also contributed two items. Mr. E. W. Mait- land was somewhat hoarse and his singing was not quite up to his usual standard. Mr. J. Kraal was in splendid form and his rendering of Dispersa sen Vada" and the grand aria from "Don Carlo" was in his best style and commanded deserved applause. Mr. R. F. Lam- mert appeared in place of Mr. C. H. Grace and gave The Last Watch in an exceedingly careful and accurate manner. Mr. Lammert showed a decided improvement in his voice and he should become one of our best tenors. Mr. Cattaneo and Mr. Grimble accompanied on the piano.
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The concert was in every way very enjoy able, and we hope it was financially successful; and as Dr, Thompson did not “ "pass round the cap we presume it was and congratulate the Committee of the Hospital.
The following was the programme. :—
PART I.
Mr. E. W. Maitland.
2.12 5.06 3.25 4.49 It will be seen that there are some extraor- dinary differences between the results of obser- vations, and in only one instance do they tally, The chief divergence is contained in the rain fall recorded on the 29th September, when 67 inch fell at the Hongkong Observatory and 2.45 inches at Tytam. This is really remark- able considering that the rains were not merely local showers. It must not be imagined, how- ever, that the rain gauge at the Hongkong Observatory is faulty. The cause for the great difference must undoubtedly be attributed to the contour of the country. At the Observatory at Kowloon there is a wide stretch of fairly even country, and a more accurate measurement of the rainfall can be recorded there. than in any part of Hongkong, where a rain gauge is necessarily effected by the steep hills and wind. The difference is even greater at Pokfulum, where only 60 was registered. The total rain- fall gives a much larger average at Tytam, where the aggregate for the four days was 5.06 inches, while at the Hongkong Observatory it was only 2.12 inches. It is not likely now that Song. Grand Aria from “Don Carlo”. we shall have any heavy rains, and therefore we again impress upon everyone the great im- portance of seeing that no water is wasted.
1.-Song... "Thoughts and Tears"... Hope Temple. 2-Violin Duet
F. Mazos, op. 38. Mrs. Braga and Master Robinson. 3-Song... "The Bend of the River Blumenthal. Mrs. Dowler. 4.-Song "Dispersa sen Vada”
from "Gli Ugontti" Meyerbeer. Mr. J. Kraal. Cavatina, from "Linda
CONCERT AT MOUNT AUSTIN HOTEL.
The concert held at the Mount Austin Hotel on Saturday night in aid of the funds of that deserving institution, the Alice Memorial Hospital, was highly successful. There was a very good attendance. His Excellency the Governor, Sir William Robinson presided, and in the course of a short speech, with which he opened the proceedings, said—-During 1894 the Alice Memorial Hospital passed through a great
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di Chamonix" Donizetti. Miss E. M. Carvalho. Song... "The River of Years"...Theo. Marzials.
Mrs. Preston.
PART II.
Mr. J. Kraal. 2.-Violin Solo ....s. "Le Rêve”
Verdi.
Goltermann.
3. Solo, Piano 4.-Song
Mrs. Bragn.
Mr. Geo. Grimble. "Come back to Erin" Claribel.
Mrs. Preston.
5.-Song
"Vo Danzar”
Miss E. M. Carvalho. "The Last Watch" Mr. R. F. Lammert.
6.-Song.
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Maitei. Pinsuti.
COLLEGE OF MEDICINE FOR CHINESE.
ELECTION OF RECTOR,
On Friday afternoon a combined meeting of the general council and students of the College
financial crisis. Between 80,900 and 100,000 of Medicine for Chinese was held in the Cham- Chinese left the colony in consequence of ber of Commerce for the purpose of electing a the plague, and therefore the subscriptions rector in place of Sir Fielding Clarke. His which were promised by some of the leading Excellency the Governor, Sir William Robin- Chinese towards the support of the hospital son, presided, and there were also present- were not collected. The result is that the hos-Sir Fielding Clarke (Chief Justice), Hon. J. pital is now in debt. At the beginning of the H. Stewart Lockhart (Colonial Secretary), year the debt amounted to $5,000. A consider. Hon. E, R. Belilios, Mr. J. J. Francis, Q.C., able portion of the debt has been wiped off, and Dr. Thompson, Mr. E. Neidhardt, and several the object of this concert is to wipe off the re- Chinese stud jts. mainder. It is my earnest hope, and I am sure it is yours also, that this concert will be a most successful one from every point of view, and that the proceeds will be sufficient to prevent our friend Dr. Thompson from doing what he is quite capable of doing, that is, sending round the cap after the concert is over.
The programme, which had been organised baried, but it different tras very attractive and by Mr. W E. Crow,
the one published, as Mrs. Dent and Mr. Grace were unable to appear. The honours of the evening fell in the largest degree to Mrs. Braga, who has certainly a natural gift for the violin. This talented artiste used an exquisitely toned instrument, and she handled it with fine skill. The softer passages were perfectly fascinating, almost thrilling, and the deeper tones were grandly drawn out. Mrs. Braga has, indeed, a wonderful command over this very beautiful instrument, and her artistic performance of the solo Le Rêve” was warmly encored, to which she responded with "Good bye, Sweetheart." She first of all appeared in a duet with Master M. Robinson, who, although so young, uses the bow with graceful movement and promises to become a very successful violinist. Of the vocalists Miss E. M. Carvalho won the greatest praise, her trilling being exceptionally sweet and clear. She was in ex- cellent voice on Saturday night and did full
Sir FIELDING CLARKE, the retiring Rector, said-I beg to propose that Hon. J. H. Stewart Lockhart be appointed Rector. I am sorry that I have been compelled to resign the Rector ship, although I am afraid I have not done very much for the college. However, I am quite sure that the gentleman who has been nominated is so energetic, and has, through his long re- sidence in the colony, such a thorough acquaint- ance with the Chinese, that he is eminently qualified to fill the vacancy. (Applause).
Hon. E. R. BELILIOS-I have very much
pleasure in seconding the motion. Although we are all very sorry that our present Rector is retiring, we are very happy that his successor is such a worthy and suitable substitute. (Applause).
His EXCELLENCY, having put the resolu tion to the meeting, said I declare Mr. Lock- hart to be ted, and I congratulate the In- stitution u such an able and energetic public officer. (Ap- having secured the services of
planse).
Hon. J. H. STEWART LOCKHART-I thank you very much indeed for the honour which has been conferred upon me. I feel it will be im- possible for me to be in any way a worthy suc cessor to my distinguished predecessors, Dr. Stewart, Sir James Russell, and Sir Field ing Clarke. All I can say is that I
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will do my best to further the interest of the College as far as lies in my power. (Applause).
Mr. FRANCIS-I beg to propose a most hearty vote of thanks to his Excellency the Governor for taking the trouble to come down here and for his conduct in the chair. (Applause).
His EXCELLENCY-I thank you very much. I was very glad indeed to come down here, and I shall not feel justified in granting the Colonial Secretary leave of absence for the next two years lest the College should suffer too much.. (Laughter and applause).
The proceedings then terminated.
SERIOUS TROUBLE AT THE TAIKOO REFINERY.
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At the Magistracy on Saturday a machine coolie employed at the Taikoo Sugar Refinery was charged on remand with disorderly be-
cut the lashings of the bamboo shed adjoining haviour. Mr. Gedge prosecuted, and Mr. Wil kinson defended. The defendant was seen to; the works in order to destroy the shed and enable the men to rush through and take two or three tickets each. By this means some of the employés would be able to stay away from the works for the day and yet draw their wages.
Dr. Korne, the manager of the works, said. that some time ago the defendant saw him and said the men did not like the shed because they were delayed in getting out of the works by each putting up a ticket. Witness pro mised to have two exits for the men, and the defendant appeared satisfied.
The defence was that it was not the defendant but another man who had cut the lashings.
The Magistrate-What is the feeling at the works now ?
Mr. Gedge The feeling is still very high. These coolies have been very obstreperous since the plague. Their wages have been increased, but they take every chance of creating a distur bance and the police are half a mile away. By the time the police came to the works the whole refinery might be about the manager's ears. If this offence is not severely dealt with we shall some day have a most serious disturbance at the refinery. They are all Tungkun coolies, and they band together and sisput Ta, ta.". A fine is useless, as this man gets $14 a month, and the men would club together and pay the penalty.
The Magistrate sent the prisoner to gaol for six weeks and bound him over in one surety of $150 to be of good behaviour for six months.
Another coolie employed at the works was charged with assault. He attacked a coolie who was going to the refinery and so caused him to stay away. The accused was sent to gaol for a month and bound over in one surety of $100. to be of good behaviour for four months.
CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE, LIMITED.
to the shareholders at the fourteenth ordinary The following is the report for presentation general meeting, to be held at the offices of the General Agents, on Saturday, 19th October:-
The General Agents and Consulting Com- mittee have pleasure in laying before the share- holders the final accounts for the year 1894, and au estimate of the present year's underwriting
to the 30th ultimo.
1894 ACCOUNT.
$542,455.65, out of which the sum of $263,693.97 The balance at credit of this account is
has already been paid for a dividend of 10 per cent, to shareholders and a bonus of 20 per cent. to contributors of premiar Subject to the ap- proval of shareholders, it has been decided to dispose of the remaining balance of $278,761.68 by adding to reserve fund $175,000, thereby in-
of $43,761.68 to 1895 account. creasing it to $1,200,000, paying a fiual dividend of $6 per share, and carrying forward the sum
1895 ACCOUNT.
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This account shows an estimated balance at
credit of $676,352.
CONSULTING COMMITTEE. The present members, Messrs. Dalrymple, Sassoon, Gillies, Chater, and Bird retire, but offer themselves for re-election.