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Cathedral. The piece was played by Mr. G. Grimble, who is to be congratulated upon his excellent performance, more especially as the music was arranged for an organ with two manuals. Every one praised Mr. Cattaneo's playing; indeed he really astonished most of his friends, who were not aware that he was such an accomplished organist. The remark con- cerning Mr. Grimble's difficulty in playing on a single manual applies of course to Mr. Cattaneo as well. It was indeed a first class
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CHINA QVERLÅND TRADE REPORT. fishermen four were so seriously injured that they had to be sent to the Government Civil Hospital, where they are detained. The police are inquiring into the outrage.
THE WHASANG MEMORIAL FUND.
The following has been forwarded to us for publication by the Right Rev. Bishop Burdon :-
Foochow, 7th August, 1896. The Right Rev. Bishop Burdon, Hongkong.
Dear Sir,—I am now able to inform you that the monument, which has been placed over the graves of the victims of the Wha sang massacre, was unveiled by the British Consul on Saturday last, the 1st instant, & large number of the missionary and mercantile
community being present.
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CONCERNING TYPHOONS.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE
DAILY PRESS,//
SIE-I have read with great interest correspondence in the China Mail relating to performance that Mr. Cattaneo gave, parti-
storm signals, but I do not think that either "Ariel" or Captain Tillett can in any way im. cularly in the Monastic Coro, in which the flute
prove the mode of signals now in use. “Ariel” step was splendid. Mr. O. Baptists, the
suggests a series of signals denoting the course; organist at the cathedral, also presided
these are very complicated and useless, for it at the instrument and gave satisfaction.
must be remembered that the direction of the The vocal selections were, for the most
typhoon is notified as soon as its existence is part, well rendered. Miss Carvalho sang exquisitely and Mr. C. H. Grace was also in
ascertained; see forecast of Observatory, 28th July, 10.30 s.m.. "Typhoon in N. Luzon good voice, but the accompaniment was too soft.
With this I beg to hand you a statement of moving towards N.W. Red drum hoisted." Mr. Sliman was evidently suffering from a cold account, which you will observe shows a credit The black drum was hoisted the next morning and should not have sung. Mrs. Hagen gave balance of $456.85. In accordance with the and it was then apparent to any one (espe- Mascagni's "Ave Maria" in excellent style, original plan I have offered to hand over this cially to sailors) that the typhoon had been tra and the duet singing of Messrs. Van Nierop and
sum to the English Mission, but Archdeacon velling in a N. W. W. direction during the Kraal was much enjoyed. A number of ama- Wolfe and other members of the Mission have night. The gale gun was fired at 9 a.m. and the teurs gave two selections on mandolines and expressed a wish that it should be devoted to black south cone hoisted soon after, denoting guitars. They played well, but it would have the purpose of placing a Memorial Window in that the centre would pass to the south of us. been better if chorus singing had been substi- the British Episcopal Church of this place. The wind was then freshening from the N.N.E. tuted. It should be added that the cathedral Therefore unless I find within one month from It increased in force during the afternoon and possesses exceptionally good acoustic properties, the date of this letter that the new proposal is gradually veered, the centre passing about 40 perhaps the best in the colony, and the organ not generally approved of I shall adopt it.
miles to the 8.8.W. of us about 10 p.m. The well filled the building, while the vocalists
The balance in hand will probably be insuf.siguals used for this typhoon were simple and could be heard very distinctly. We must con- gratulate our Roman Catholic friends on the window, but I have the assurance of a few mem- proved on.
ficient to pay the cost of a suitable stained glass correct, and I do not think could be im- Whether the two guns denoting Possession of such a beautifully toned instru-bers of this community that any debit balance typhoon force of wind are fired rapidly or not ment. We can say only one thing against it, will be willingly made good.
makes no difference, for as soon as one is fired and that is it is a pity it does not possess fewer
any one with common sense knows that another stops and a double manual. The following was
one will follow in a few minutes. It must be the programme :
remembered that by the time the two guns are Grand March Offertoire in F-For Organ (composed
fired most of the steamers in harbour are for the occasion), by Mr. J. Orange.
already in shelter.
Mr. G. Grimble.
Inflammatus For Soprano, from Rossini's "Stabat Mater."
Miss Carvalho.
Barcarolle-For Orchestra of Mandolines and Guitars. Lady and Gentlemen Amateurs.
Monastic Coro; in distance, and duet for Flute and Clarionet, for Organ, by Maestro A Cattaneo. Maestro A. Cattaneo.
Salve Maria-For Baritone, by Mercadante. Mr. C. H. Grace.
Organ Solo-
Pastori le J. 8. Bach. (b.) Nun's Prayer -Oberthur O. Baptista. Mr. O. Baptista.
Organ Solo...... "Offertoire" from the
"Mere de Maringe" Th. Dubois.
Mr G. Grimble. Cujus Animum-For Tenor-from Rosini's "Stabat Mater."
Mr. D. K. Sliman.
Serenade For Orchestra of Mandolines and Guitars, by Acton.
Lady and Gentlemen Amateurs. Ave Maria-For Soprano, by Mascagni. Mrs. Hagen.
(a.) Qui Tollis and Qui Sedes, for Basso) From No. (6.) Laudamus te, for Tenor....
3 Mass, A. (c) Christe-Duet for Tenor and Basso Cattaneo.
Messrs. Van Nierop and Kraal.
Solo for Tromba and Marcia finale for Organ, by
Maestro Cattaneo.
Maestro A. Cattaneo.
Accompanist-Maestro A. Cattaneo.
By this chance I am sending you a photo- graph of the scene at the graves on Saturday last and shall be much obliged if you will kindly let subscribers see it with this letter.
With renewed thanks for your trouble.- Believe me, sincerely yours,
H. S. BRAND, Hon. Sec. and Treasurer, Whasang Memorial Fund.
Mr. Brand sent with the letter two photo graphs, one showing the monument with those present at the ceremony of the unveiling grouped at the sides, and the other showing
the monument alone. The monument has
already been described by a correspondent in these columns, and we now repeat the descrip- tion :-" It consists of an angel, carved in fine Carrara marble, with semi-folded wings and holding a fleur-de-lis, looking with reverent sympathy upon the graves. On the pedestal beneath are inscribed the names of those who were so ruthlessly murdered, while a small flat headstone is placed on each grave, a dwarf iron railing surrounding the whole."
HONGKONG GOLF CLUB.
Experience has taught us that all the severe typhoons in Hongkong pass to the south of it and that the most violent winds are from E.N.E. to B.E. Typhoon force of wind from the N.W. backing to 8.W. causes very little damage except to the junks lying in Yäumati Bay, which would then be exposed to the W. and S.W. winds. Typhoons from this direction are few and far between.
What we require for Hongkong are a number of reliable stations in the neighbourhood for the express purpose of warning the colony alone. Manila possesses stations of great value to her, but not to us, as all her stations are situated on the east coast of Luzon solely for forecasting tracks of typhoons likely to cross over or near her; these typhoons generally cross Central Luzon in a W.N.W. direction and affect the weather here with nothing more than a moderate north-easterly veering gale. We require a station in N. Lazon with direct telegraphic communication, another at South Cape. Formosa, and a third at the Pratas Shoal, the last named being the most important of all. Lying about 200 miles to the E.S.E. of us it would be of infinite value to us in forecasting storms that come through the Bashes, and Baling- tang Channels and from N. Luzon, especially if they were to travel in a W.N.W. direction, for the 108 15 93 Pratas would be right in their track. I would 109 15 94
strongly urge the Government to move in, this 108 12 96
matter, either by annexing the Pratas for the purposes of a meteorological station or by ap-. proaching the Chinese Government and urging
METEOROLOGIST. Hongkong, 27th August, 1896.
BEST SCORE CUP FOR AUGUST.
| Mr. C. Percival, R.B. Rev. . R. Vallings Mr. C. E. Hume Commodore Boyes...... Mr. P. de C. Morriss Mr. C. A. Tomes
Mr. W. A. Duff....
96 18 78 97 8 89 94 4 90 102 11 91
Mr. C. H. Grace .................................... 110 12 98
SERIOUS AFFRAY IN HONGKONG HONGKONG RIPLE ASSOCIATION: upon them the necessity for such a station.
WATERS,
Four members only competed for the Short Range Cup and Spoons shot for on Saturday afternoon over the 200 and 500 yards distance. Private Wilson, R.B., won the Cup outright with a fair score of 61, and the Spoon for the highest net aggregate also fell to this shot. Appended are the full scores :--
Allow-
On the 27th August information was given to the Hongkong Police of a most serious attack on ten Hongkong fishermen in Tai-wan-ho Bay, which is between Victoria and Aberdeen. The men were fishing from a couple of boats on Wednesday morning when seven unlicensed boats, crowded with men, went up to them and endeavoured to fish in Hongkong waters. This illegal act was promptly resented by the licensed fishermen, whereupon the unlicensed men, who came from the mainland, got alongside the two boata and unmercifully assaulted the occupants with bamboos. The Hongkong men tried hard to beat their assailants off, but the fight lasted half an hour, during which time most of the ten men were The Tungsha light-vessel has been sold by more or less injured. The attacking party auction at Shanghai for Tla. 8,350 to Mr. Fook then hurried away to the mainland and have Chun, of the China and Japan Trading Co. not been heard of since. Of the Hongkong | She was towed to Tangkadoo to be broken up.
200 500 ance for Han- To- yards. yards. M.H. dicap tal: Private Wilson, R.B.... 29 30 St.-Mir. Spencer, RA, 30 Mr. H. McPhail.. Mr. W. M. Deas.....
61. 61
Rifle.
29
27 12
23 23
M
2 8
8 2
3 -10
67 52
THE ROMAN CATHOLIC BISHOP OF HONGKONG AND THE. MACAO COLLEGE BOYS.
TO THÈ EDITOR OF THE “DAILY-PRESS.” SIR, Concerning the incident that occurred in the Roman Catholic Cathedral last Thurs: day week, mistake after mistake has been made. I have already begged pardon of the Bishop for the part I had in it and I little dreamt should have to beg pardon in public, but the letter which appeared in your paper, this week forces me to do so on account of all the blan falling on his Lordship.
In the letter of your correspond I had leave from the proper our devotions in the Cathedr I had not such permissi
talv
took ever
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