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the East, buildings some of strange accord with monuments
amongst the best style of a
[are in
Port ugal. the very life and business so easily visible in our own colonies are, however, lacking. T
The wish is the same, but the power or ability is wanting. Religion they have, but immorality prevails. Who can therefore be astonished at failure being the consequence. See the numerous gambling hells at Macao, termed on hotel bills The Monte Carlo of the Far East." An impoverished Government to make both ends meet resorts to a gambling farm. $40,000 is the revenue, it is said, derived from such source. To meet this amount how
much must the farmers resort to extraneous measures! Sixteen gambling houses in the more crowded parts daily and nightly resort to their hideous performances to attract the unwary in lividual: to suck as it were the very life-blood out of the place. And here is to be
traced one of the causes of the downfall of this once
thriving centre. The Portuguese are religious, bat in this respect their religion is outward. Abolish gambling, one of the greatest curses of humanity-Hongkong knows something about this and Macao may yet be a thriving place. Who the people are who inhabit the well regulated and clean houses one sees in this curious place, supposition points to a good many being residents depending upon Hongkong relatives for support, that rich colony which, like the Straits Settlements, has opened up such wide fields for the children of Portugal. That the Portuguese were wise in choosing Macac as a settlement in China natural appearances show. With only a few mountain ridges here and there, nature seems to have meant Macao, bordering upon the sea, to be an outlet for commerce. Instead of railways and huge commercial godowns, however, one sees nothing but depression. Surely nature has been here misunderstood. It can safely be asserted that if Macao had been in England's hands it would now stand in a better position to Hongkong than relatively Malacca does to Singapore as a suburb. This brings us to the relationship between Macao and Hongkong The former during the ne. cessary Anglo-Chinese war formed our seat Before that time our fellow subjects there traded until the cession of Hongkong Mac10 to Hongkong and therefore to the British is a place of immense interest, and here as elsewhere tombstones tell the tale. A visit to the Oriental looking little square building with a verandah encircling it and the coloured glass in front, doing duty as a church, tells us that Britishers, aye, Americans too, have not been in the back- ground. Who can enter within its portals without thinking that after all England is no stranger to Macao. The small communion table, the reading desk with its old Bible, its prayer and hymn books, are all there to tell one that however foreign the flag may be that floats over the citadel British influence prevails. Those of ns who appreciate English American names are reminded that though some are "lost to sight" they are still to memory dear." Read for in- stance the second of the only two tablets in the little church to the memory of the departed, a tablet to the memory of one of the Endicott's, a descendant undoubtedly of that famous John Endicott, one of the original patentées of the Plymouth grant, who emigrated to Massachusetts in the sixteenth century and so many of whose descendants are still endeared to our country. The perusal of the tablet excites one's feelings in respect of those people, our kith and kin, towards whom Britain's friendly hand through obvious oironmstances now more than ever extends. The charming wife of our present Secretary of State for the Colonies is an Endicott. How appropriate therefore is the reproduction of the following
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Sacred
to the memory of JAMES B ENDICOTT,
Who resided many years in this city.
He was born at Danvers, Mass., U S.A, August 6th, 18 4, arriving in China in 1833, where he lived 35 years, and died after a short illness, November 5th, 1870. He is buried in the "Happy Valley," Hongkong, where his death occurred.
Two of his children, Lilly and Rosalie, are sleeping in the cemetery adjoining this Church
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CHINA OVERLAND TRADE REPORT.
He was an affectionnte father,
a faithful husband and warm hearted friend,: and a general helper of all who laboured to exten i the Kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Given to Hospitality. Given xil. 13
now
Amongst many other English names adorning the little graveyard in the Protestant churchyard of Macao may be read that of Captain Spencer Churchill, a son of the late Duke of Marlborough (a name also closely allied to America) and a worthy scion of Her Majesty's navy. The soupets of Macao have been sung by Sir J. F. Davis and Sir J. Bowring. The foot of the bronze bust of Camoëns, the dis- tinguished Portuguese poet who wrote a portiou of the Lusiads, and after whom the Camoëns gardens are named, shows this. Let the reader pay a visit to this charming spot and he will see how appropriate the verses, both in English and in Latin, are. Placed under a huge granite rock, itself resting on two naturally separated similar freaks, nature seems here to speak for itself and in eulogy of the poet who artificially thus rests beneath it and to adopt the super- stitious Chinese idea of luck of passing through or resting beneath a naturally formed archway: Inclination alone prevents now a corollary of the praises mentioned. By our advance on Deep Bay and Mirs Bay we are now in wouder- ful_touch with our friends the Portuguese. Of future possibilities who can tell? To the antiquarian and to the student of early Eu- ropean settlement and intercourse in China, Macao affords considerable scope.
J. W. N. K.
LAWYERS AND THEIR WIVES.
The biography of the late Sir Frank Lock- wood is full of interest to the legal profession. To those barristers who happen to have taken uuto themselves wives, a remark of the learned biographer may call forth perhaps word of approval on the part of the devoted women who often have to put up with the ill- temper, selfishness, and general callousness for social intercourse so characteristic of the man of the law given to constant study. Says the learned biographer, Mr. Birrell, Q.C., M.P. :—
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It might be unbecoming and even hazardous to assert that barristers make good husbauds. but that they generally have good wires is, I think, the case." A very correct view to any one familiar with the facts, and no one perhaps, more than Mr. Birvell, is in a better position to assert it. Many of those of the profession who burn the midnight oil will agree with him It is doubtful if there is a more learned and laborious set of meu, a class more given to literature and study, than the higher-branch of the pro- fession. To effect their purpose, therefore, a close application to books, pen, and paper bring on that worry and toil which the poor spouse realizes bat 100 often to her cost. The lower profession not being given to literature-this is said in no mean spirit—the natural conclusiou- therefo e is that they make better husbands.
TRAGIC OCCURR:NCE AT MACAO.
MURDER OF THE COMMANDANT OF THE
GARRISON,
401
Souza. Afterwards he served in Timor and apon attaining the rank of Lieutenant Colonel was transferred from that islaud to Macao, A. few months ago H.E. Senhor Galhardo ap- pointed him Commandant of the Garrison, and about two months ago he was promoted to the rank of Colonel.
OXFORD LÚCAL EXAMINATIONS.
JULY, 1898.
Superintending Examiner-Rev. T. W. Pearce. Senior A. A.---
(D) Benning, G. (J) Guterres, L. E. (J) Hopun, P. M. (J) Talara, A.
Junior-
(D) Chau Yat "(D) Olsen, J..
(J) Biard, H. V. (J) Costa, H. T. Over uge-
(D) Wilnau, P.
Preliminary-
BOYS,
(Q) Hayward, E. M (Q) Im Yat-wing (Q) Pestonjee, R. (Q) Silas, C. D. (T) Joseph, J. E.
(J) Melendreras, J. J. (J) Remedios, C. C. (J) Silva, T. J (Q) Hayward, C. B.
Li Chi-on Ng Fung-chau
(D) Clerihew W. J. (J) das Remedios, P. M.
Moore, H.
Hahn, A. C,
(D) Strangman, K.T.(J) Taylor, H. (-1) Afah, C.
(Q) Abraham, R.
(J) Botelho, A. J.
Over age-
(D) Fan K.
(D) Li Chi-lung/ (J) Osmund, G. V.
Senior A. A.-
Ghulamali, R.
(2) Humphreys, B.
GIRLS.
(1) Rustomjee, G. M.(V) Rodgers, M. F. Junior--
(V) Marcus, M.
(T) Wilson, G. H. (T) Wilson, N. L, Over age-
(B) Benning, H. Preliminary-
(B) Moore, E. (P) Long, E.
B-Baxter School
(P) Chan Yut, E.MM.
(V) Lewis, E.
P-Belilios Public School for Girls Q-Queen's Collage
D-Diocesan School J--St. Joseph's College T-Private Tuition V-Victoris English Schools for Girls.
.GEO. H. BATESON WRIGHT Honorary Local Secretary. N.B.-No Honours were obtained. Informa-
tion of Distinction not yet to hand. Certifi cates may be expected in a fortnight.
THE BRIBERY CASE,
THE ACCUSED COMMITTED FOR TRIAL.
At the Magistracy on Saturday before Com- mander Hastings, Frederick Howard Kew and Lo Wing, in the employ of the Sanitary Board, were charged on remand with attempting to ob- tain a bribe of $15 from Au Ping Kwan, of 157, Hollywood Road. They are also to be charged with attempting to obtain a bribe of $20 from Tang Chan, 146, Hollywood Road.
Mr. Fraucis (instructed by Mr. Grist) ap- peared for Kew.
Mr. Francis-I was going to ask your wor- ship, before you proceed further, if you have made up your mind to deal with the casu sum-
The Magistrate-Commit it for trial,
Our Macao correspondent writes that on Monday, at 11.30 a.m., a soldier of the Macao Battalion fired two rounds from his rifle ut the Commandant, Colouel Porpalurio Zeferino de Souza, while the latter was in his quarters at the barracks. Of the two bullets fired one tookmarily or commit it for trial. effect, hitting the Colonel on the right side and coming out at the left, a little below the beart, breaking three or four ribs and leaving a wound the size of a cheese plate, the stomach and bowels being exposed. The Colonel was at once removed to the military hospital, but very slender hopes of his life being saved are held ont
The assassin, having accomplished his object, gave himself up, surrendered his rifle and revolver, and said, "I am satisfied now I have killed the man." Many rumours have been in Circulation in respect to the affair. It appears that for some time past there has been a feeling of discontent amongst the men, who conceived that they were not being treated with justice.
Colonel Souza came cut to the East many He served originally as A.D.C. to years ago. his uncle, the then Governor, Senhor Sergioe
Mr. Francis Then I have nothing farther to say. I do not propose to cross-examine any more witnesses or to give any more evidence.
Captain Superintendent May I would like to recall Dr. Clark.
Mr. Francis-I object to his being recalled. I understand it is for the purpose of vindicating Pang's character, which has nothing to do with the present case at all.
The Magistrate made a note of Mr. Franc 6'8 objection, but allowed Dr. Clark to be recalled. The Magistrate, reading from his notes, said that in his examination in chief Dr. Clark said there was a suggestion that Pang should be shifted
d to another department, the suggestion being made in connection with the bribery charges in connection with the, Sanitary de- partment."