February 10, 1902.] .
three days were got at the request of General Gascoigne. (Lond applause.)
After long sustained cheers for Major. General Gascoigne, Bishop Hoare, in a few humorous remarks, informed the scholars that, in deference to His Excellency's wishes, the holidays, which commenced that day would extend to the 4th of March, not to the 1st, as was originally intended. The announcement, needless to say, was received with loud cheers.
The proceedings terminated, after the singing of "God Save the King," with cheers all ron ad
INSTITUTION OF ENGINEERS
AND. SHIPBUILDERS.
The eleventh annual general meeting of the Institution of Engineers and Shipbuilders of Hongkong was held on the 31st ult. in the
CHINA OVERLAND TRADE REPORT.
to appoint a President, Hon. Secretary, Hon. Treasurer and two Auditors for the ensuing year.
The balance-sheet, as audited by Messrs. W. G. Winterburn and A. Ritchie, showed that during the year 1901, the income had been $21,755 42, including $4,295.42 brought forward from the the previous year, and 86,439 from subscriptions; while the expenditure amounted to $17,55.52. leaving a balance of $4,249,90 to be carried forward to the current year.
The CHAIRMAN said he had in the first place, on behalf of the members of the Institution, to express the deep regret which was felt at the loss by death, since the last general meeting, uf their president, Mr. Cook. whose high position all. He had been connected with the Institu tion from it formation and always took a great interest in the welfare of the members. Also
and eminent attainments were well known to
on
PROMENADE CONCERTS.
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The first promenade concert in aid of the widow of the late Colour-Sergeant Kirby, R.W.F., was held in the Theatre Royal good, would have been larger but for the keen the 3rd inst. The attendance, though weather prevailing, which made people, however charitable, disinclined to venture out of doors, Before the commencement of the concert inside Infantry and the pipers of the H.K. and the Theatre, the band of the 22nd Bombay
S.B.R.A. played popular selections outside, where
music.
a large gathering listened to the menade concert, the seats in the body of the To meet the requirements of a pro-
Theatre had been removed and the floor and along the front of the stage were grouped covered with matting, whilst round the pillars
Rooms, 3, Des Voeux Road. Mr. W. Ramsey, he, had to give expression to the general / Potted plants. The instrumental and vocal The report of the Committee of Manage.regret at the deaths of Mr. Aitken and Mr. fourteen items, had been admirably arranged
Acting President, occupied the obair.
ment was as follows:-
The Committee of Management have much pleasure in presenting their report for the year 1901. The membership has slightly increased during the year aud is made up as follows:- Ordinary members, 213; visiting A members, 106; visiting B members, 22; associates, 0 honorary, 3; total, 344. We regret to record the loss by death of our respected President, Mr. R. Cooke, and also of the following mem- bers: Messrs. Brownhill, Aitken, Jackson,
Brownhill, two members who had always been
ready to assist in the advancement of the from its formation; they had been members of the Committee for many years. It had been mentioned in the report that the photograph of Mr. Cook had been hung on the walls of the Institute. Their old friend Mr. Aitken's photo- walls that night but for some delay that had graph would also have occupied a place on the
occurred in its delivery; it would be ready in a however. Other members had passed
Institution, and whose connection with it dated
нее,
parts of the programme, which consisted of
and were as admirably carried out, instrument- alists and vocalists alike receiving the hearty plaudits of the audience.
Wilson and Black. 21 members have resigned away during the year, who though not so well / leading amateurs in the olony, and on the
and 32 new members have been enrolled during the year.
The subscriptions were raised in April in accordance with a resolution passed at the last annual general meeting of members and are now as follows:-Ordinary members, $2.50 per month; visiting A members, $1.50 per month; visiting B members, $5 per year; associates, $5. We desire to draw the attention of members to the falling off in the bar and billiard-table receipts during the year just closed which has done a good deal to sunul the financial benefit which it was expected would be derived from the increase in the monthly subscriptions which were imposed last year, and we trust the members will see their way to make greater use of the rooms in the future than they have done in the past. A visit was paid to the Hok Un Cement Works and was much enjoyed by the members who took part in it, We have not considered it necessary to write any value off the furniture. The annual dinner was held in the Institution Rooms on the 9th November and a dance was held in the City Hall on the evening of the 20th December; both of these were successful and well attended. A smoking concert was held on the 28th October but it was unfortunately not a financial success. We have since 1st April raised the insurance on our furniture and stook from $4,000 to $8,000. In August the manager, Mr. Jones, resigned by request of the committee, and Mr. Wilkinson was appointed in his place, but owing to bad health he sent in his resignation in November. Mr. Collins was then appointed and is now in charge of the premises." Electric bells have been fitted throughout the rooms for the convenience of members and appear to be appreciated. Two billiard handicaps have been played and after good contests were won by Mr. J. W. Kinghorn and Mr. J. W. Kew. We bave obtained a port- rait of our late President; and Mr. J. W. King- horn, a member who for many years has taken a deep interest in the Institution and was a vice- president, presented us with his portrait. Both of these are now hung on the wall. Mr. King- horn also presented the Institution with a piano and his billiard ene on the ove of his departure for England. - Two interesting en- gineering papers have been read and discussed during the last year, the subjects being "Regis- tration Societies" by Mr. W. G. Winterbarn, and "Liquid Fuel" by Mr. J. Lambert. A member who desires to remain anonymous has placed $20.00 in our hands for the purpose of starting a reserve fund; as this seems to be a subject worthy of consideration we hope that the matter will be discussed at the annual general meeting. The ballot papers for the election of your Managing Committee for 1902 have been issued and will be opened on the even- ing of the 31st, at the annual general meeting. After the announcement of the ballot for the new Managing Committee it will be necessary
known to many there present, would doubtless be missed by many at home in the old country. The Chairman went on to refer to the principal points mentioned in the report and expressed regret that the Institution had gone slightly back during the year; even with the extra 50 cents subscription there was a small debit balance. He appealed to the members to give it their increased support and especially he appealed to the seafaring members, for he was sure the rules were all that could be desired.
Mr. J. KIRKWOOD draw attention to the large amount appearing under Charges Account, $838, and asked for some information on the point.
The CHAIRMAN stated that this account was
mainly made up by the cost of putting in electric bells, repair of furniture, etc.
Mr. KIRKWOOD suggested that in future the
different items might be detailed-
On the motion of the CHAIRMAN, seconded by Mr. G. BAIN, the report and balance-sheet were adopted.
mentioned in the report to form a reserve fund, The CHAIRMAN, referring to the proposal said he had been asked by the Committee to bring the matter forward. There was no doubt it would be a very good thing.
Mr. T. HUGHES pointed out that there was an attendance of only about 30 out of a member- ship of about 344. Would it not be better to send out a printed form to the members asking them whether they would contribute to such a fund? Personally he was ready to subscribe $10 if others came forward.
benefit of the widow of the late Colour-Sergeant The second of the promenade concerts for the Kirby, R.W.F., was given on the 4th inst. in the Theatre Royal before a fairly large attendance. As on the previous evening, the orchestral music was the feature of the entertainment, Solo songs were contri uted by several of the
whole the concert was of excellent quality. Much credit is due to Bandmaster Moir and those associated with him in the promotion of these entertainments for the good results that have not turned out to them in such numbers, have been obtained, musically; the public however, as to make it likely that the financial result will be all that could be desired.
SWATOW.
(FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.]
H.M.8.
PIGMY
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Swatow, 1st February. Arrived here from Hongkong on the 28th inst., and is returning thither to-day.
CONCERT.
On Thursday night, the 30th, some of the ship's company of H.M.S. Pigmy gave an entertainment, consisting of songs, recitation, and physical drill, in the Kialat Club. There evening was speut. was a very large attendance, and a pleasant
NEW POSTAGE RATES.
The Chinese Imperial Post Office in a notifica- tion issued two days ago informs the public that the rate of postage on letters to Hongkong will henceforth be 5 cents per joz, and thereby abolishes the old rate of 2 cts. per do. This does not, however, affect the rates of postage hitherto existing between ports and places in China.
ERRATUM.
Mr. KIRKWOOD went on to draw a com-
In my last communication re the above, I erro- parison between the Shanghai and the Hong-neously reported that the Hongkong Post Office kong Institutions, especially with reference to in its second circular notified that the postage the large amount of uncollected "chits" which
on letters of oz. weight, sent through Chinese appeared in the accounts, and suggested that post-offices, would be 5 cts. This is wrong, and the subscription should be raised to $3,
should have read 5 cts. for joz.
The Hon. TREASURER (Mr. W. M. Everall) pointed ont that a large proportion of the uncollected " chits appearing in the accounts had been since collected.
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The CHAIRMAN was of opinion that so far as regarded the working of the Hongkong Institu- tion it was not very far behind that of Shanghai. After some further discussion regarding the working of the Institute, in the course of which it was suggested that the chit" system be bolished entirely, the following office-bearers were appointed; and the proceedings ended with the customary votes of thanks:
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M. Popoff, of the Russian Legation at Peking, writing to the Viestnik Evropa, says that Pu Chun, the deposed heir apparent, is an empty-headed, youthful braggart, of extremely unprepossessing personal appearance, having large and coarse features, which bear no trace of his distinguished origin. He dresses after the manner of the people, his tastes are vulgar and depraved, and his manners forbidding. His chief occupation and amusement is a regular daily visit to the theatre, where he sits President, M. W. Ramsay; Vice-Presidents, in the front, gesticulating wildly and stamping Messrs. D. Macdonald and E. J. Main; his feet throughout the performance. Since Secretary, Mr. J. B. Millar; Treasurer, Mr. C. the flight of the Court from Peking the Frince Focken; Auditors, Messrs. W. G. Winterburn has been frequently flogged with rods, and and A Ritchie; Committee of Management, otherwise punished, by order of the Empress Messrs. D. Banks, J. R. Mudie, J. Lambert, Dowager, for his coarsely-insulting raillery W. A. Crake, E. O. Murphy, W. C. Jack Jagainst her Majesty. Some of these incidents D. Logan, E. C. Wilks, T. W. Robertson were of such a nature as to raise a J. D. W. Thomson, J. W. Graham, and D suspicion that the Prince's intellect is not of Macdonald.
normal balance.
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