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The resolution was then put and carried..
THE PLAGUE,
Artelegram dated Jan. 31st has been received by His Excellency from the Home Secretary to the Government of India stating "Suspected case of plague has occurred in Caloutta."
MORTALITY RETURNS:
The mortality returns for the colony of Hong kong for the week ended Jan. 14th shows death rate of 13-5 against 142 for the previous week and 183 for the corresponding week last year. The rate for the following week was 144 against 147 for the corresponding week last year is
The returns for Macao show 38 deaths for the week ended Dec. 24th, 51 for the week anded: Jan, 15th, and 43 for the week ended Jan. 22nd
The proceedings then terminated, t
THE PANTOMIME.
THE HONGKONG, WEEKLY; PRESS AND
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NARROW ESCAPE OF MR. SERIMSHIRE. Another performance of the pantomime in the above Company The Yellow Dwarf,” was given in the Theatra | bany's offices, Victoria... Royal on Wednesday evening by the Amateur There were present, Dramatic Company, There was sy large audi- man), E. Jones Engbe ence T.RH Prince and Princess Henry of mann (directors), M. 8. Prussia, and H E Sir Henry Blake and Lady, A. Rodger, W. H. Burcell Blake were again present. In some respects: O'D. Goardin, and A. Shelton Hoop the performance was the most successful of the The SECRETARY read series but an accident occurred during the the meeting evening which somewhat: marred the effect: On the stage are two galleries—one 18) fest above the floor and the other seven or eight feet above that. They are connected by saisome what heavy beam, against which the men in obarge of the scenery placed their feet when hauling any particular scene up. Just when the "Demon Swamp" scene, had been reached the men were about to pull and had placed their feet against the beam when the latter slipped planks. Mr. Skrimshire, who takes the part of Che Khave of Hearts, was sitting in a chair: at the time with his eyes shut, pretending to be asleep. The beam fell just in front of him and in the rebound struck him over the eye and. knocked him down. He came on to the stage again, but as he had been considerably shaken and had not much more to do he was advised to go home, and this he did. A medical man had also to be called to one of the lady dancers, Miss D'Almade; who had fainted and had to be carried off. On Thursday His Ex cellency made kindly enquiries as to the patients and was pleased to learn that they were not much the worse. We understand that at the commencement of the pantomime thorough examination of the stage was made but it could not have been noticed that the beam was not wedged in as it ought to have beah,‹ ̈
The Amatour Dramatic Club commenced a second series of performances of the pantomime and fell on the stage, smashing one of the property has been fally ma
"The Yellow Dwarf" at the Theatre Royal on Saturday evening. Considering the counter. attractions there was a good attendance, the military predominating in the dress circle, and this fact apparently did not fail to strike the versatile Sexton ("King of Hearts"), who on one occasion, when addressing the "Wicked Fairy "asked. “Why this grand R.A.P" (array). With the exception of the introduction of a new song or two and the omission of the Harlequinade, the performance was practically the saine as at the first produc tions. The transformation scene was greatly admired, but we think the innovation of the diver would be more realistio if the humorous side were dropped and the diver incorporated in the transformation scene. On Saturday night instead of adding to the realism of the scene he spoilt its effect by his intrusion. Several new locat hits were introduced in the song (sung by Messrs. Caldwell and Sexton), "Let 'em all' come which was a great success. The old favourite, "For a very long time," was greeted with a shout of applause as soon as the opening chords were struck by the orchestra, and it was1 bristling with local allusions. With the leading characters no fault could be found; but the back rows were a little out of touch, owing probably to the want of rehearsa] in the interval. Messrs. Sexton and Caldwell, as the King and Queen of Hearts showed no falling off in their humorous impersona- tions; and were in fact the life and soul of the piece.
But in the adaptation of the pantomime we think a little more prominence might have been given to the part of "the Yellow Dwarf," which is at present too insignificant. The part might be made a great deal mere of and this would relieve the pressure on Messrs. Caldwell and Sexton, who are at present responsible for almost all the humour and extravagances which are needed to make a pantomime lively. Mrs Fullerton made a captivating Princess Allfair," and her sweet singing was greatly admired and won storms of applause. Miss Murray Bain was a dainty"" Maid of Hearts" and sang with her usual charm. Of Little Queenie Lambert nothing but words of the 'highest praise can be said. She is a little wunder, and her unique performance created quite a sensation. Her dancing was londly applauded and encored. By kind permission of Captain Schamberg, R.N., and Officers, the Band of H:M.S. 'Victorious filled the orchestra.
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The following circular despatch of the Secre- tary of State for the Colonies, with its enclosure, is published in the Gazette, and persons willing to assist the Government in making the collec tions referred to are requested to communicate at once with Mr. Ford, Superintendent Botanical and, Afforestation Department :-
In my Circular despatch of the 19th of intended August last, I referred to investigation of Malaria.
A Commission has now been appointed for the purpose and is about to proceed to Africa.
The Commissioners will report, from time to time, to a Committee appointed jointly by the Royal Society and myself, who will exercise a general supervision over the enquiry.
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It has been suggested by this Committee, that, in view of the possible connection of Malaria with mosquit es, it is desirable to obtain exact knowledge of the different species of mosquitoes and allied insects in the various tropical colonies, I will therefore ask you, if there are facilities for the purpose, to be good enough to take the necessary steps at your early convenience to have collections made of the winged insects in the colony which bite
men or animals.
why I enclose's printed copy of directions which have been drawn up by the British Museum for the guidance of those who may be employed on the work, and would add that several specimens of each kind of insect should be obtained and that they should be sent direat to the British Museum (Natural History), Cromwell Road, London, S, W., to be examined and classified, A first series of the specimens will be retained by the Museum, whilst the duplicates will be available for distribution as may be desired.
The German steamer Tai Lee arrived at Manila from Hongkong and Amoy at four g'olock on the afternoon of the 20th January, She was immediately placed in quarantine, by Dr. Bruce Ffoulkes, the quarantine officer, on abcbuut of a case of smallpox having been deve. label on the voyage, by a Greek passenger.
As the question of the scientific investigation. There
are over five hundred passengers on
of Malaria is one to which I attach great im- bbard the steamer, both Europeans and China-portance, I trust that every effort will be abu," and the afflicted man has been walkinz to carry out as speedily and as thoroughly as around with the crowd. The health authorities possible the directions contained in this will disinfect the ship at t once, and she will be patch. allowed to return for service on her regular run as squin as possible. The steamer was sent out
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the bay clear of the fleet and will keep company with the transport City of Puebla, which is also in quarantino.—Manila Times.
General Rios, Iste Governor-General of the Philippines, left Manila on board the homeward bound transport Montserrat on the 16th January..
something just a little over last that is all. Imbavato, say. It t questions to ask I shall be happy to rep them..
Mr. HOLMES There is only one question I. would like to ask and thatisan, reference to the item Accounts receivable 3968.16. Does that refer to rente Prie
The CHAIRMAN Yes, the month's rents.i On the motion of the CHAIRMAN, secondad: by Mr. HOLMES, the report and scoonats we adopted.
On the motion of Mr GEORG, seconded by Mr. RODGER, Messre, Henderson and G were re-elected directors, vend
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On the motion of Mr. GOURDIN, seconded by Mr. PUROELL Messrst, T. Arnold, and W. He Gaskell were re-elected directors.i.
This was all the business.
THE HONGKONG, CANTON, ANDir
MACAU STEAMBOAT! CO! ****
LIMITE DIS.
On 30th Jam) at noon; the 65th ordinarysha yearly meeting of the shareholders in the Hong- kong, Canton, and Macao Steamboat CompanyN Limited was held at the offices of the Company? at No. 18, Bank Buildings, Queenia, Bond Central, for the purpose of receiving a repert of the directors, together with a statement of accounts, declaring a dividend, and electingi auditors. The chair was occupied by the Honi E. R. Belilios. There were also present the Hon. J J.. Bell-Irving, Mpears. NA Blebs, F. 4. Gomes, C. Beurmann, (direotors). T Arnold (secretary), A. A Cruz, Jil G. Roghai GN: Young, W. E, Clarke, G. O, Anderson, GSharp, E. J. Moses, A Depison, J, Goose man, E, Georg, Thos. Tule, and R. M. Mehin The SORTART read the notice convening the meeting.
The CHAIRMAN said Gentlemen, we will with your permission take the report- counts as read. There is but littla in tion therewith for me to remark upon.. Qu the whole, I think that the result of the ball-year m working may be considered satisfactory, enable ing us, as it does, with the aid of the amount brought forward from the previous account, to declare our usual dividend and at time, write a substantial sum of the of the steamers. We have been working what at a disadvantage during the latter months of the year, owing to the the Heungshan for « lengthened period for schinery and rather extensive repairs to her boilers. In the last report its the loss consequent upon the Powan' would be charged to the-depreslati suranos fund, but the "amount tively small your dire better to provide for account" and leave Prays Replanation advanced for
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