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6 relations, and teachers were assembling. One feature of the decorations worthy of special mention was seen on the top landing, where. surmounted by the Royal Arms, hung a great round shield bearing a fine picture of Hong- kong and its harbour.
When all were seated the serving out of the tea was proceeded with, and what a clatter of cups and babel of hippy voices arose ! Everything, however, has its limits, even the appetite of youth, and when the tos was over the gathering was briefly addressed by H.E. the Officer Administering the Government, who, accompanied by Lady Gascoigne, Captain Trefusis, A.D.C., and Mr. R. F. Johnston, Private Secretary. arrived at the Hall at a quarter to five. His Excellency expressed the pleasure it afforded him to see so many children present and his regret that the wet weather had kept others away. After a word as to the Coronation and its postponement through the illness of the King, His Excellendy said they would all be delighted to bear that he had had a telegram announcing that His Majesty that he had and much better,
the Queen and other been able to members of the Royal Family. His Majesty had great plack to pull him through, and it was hoped, the telegram said, that the Coronation would take place in the early autumn. Dealing with the treat to the children, the speaker said it had been the intention to present each child with a medal in commemoration of the event, but he was sorry that these souvenirs could not be distributed just yet; they would, however. be sent to the various schools, and each child could be sure of receiving one.
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By request of His Excellency. the children then rose and sang God Save the King," the band of the Terrible playing the accompaniment, His Lordship the Chief Justice, as Chair- man of the Committee, proposed three cheers for General and Lady Gascoigne for their kind- ness in coming down, and when these had been given His Excellency called for three more for His Majesty the King, now lying on his bed of sickness, but who, it was sincerely to be hoped, would speedily recover.
This terminated the proceedings, and the children on retiring were presented with a specially designed fan and a packet of sweets provided by Messrs. A. S. Watson & Co. In addition to these, Mr. H. N. Mody supplied crackers and bonbons, thoughtful gifts that added much to the pleasure of the youngsters, The fan spoken of has on one side two crossed Union Jacks, and on the other the following inscription:-"Hongkong, 26th June, 1902. To commemorate the Coronation of their Majes
With regard ties the King and Queen." to the medal which is to presented later, and the supply of which is now in the Colony ready for issuing, the following details may be of interest. It was ordered by cablegram, and Messrs S. Walker and Co., of Wolverhampton, who were entrusted with the work have succeeded in turning out an exceedingly handsome article, The medal is of bronze in the form of a Maltese
The stewards were - Messrs, J. Barton and B. Layton (S. Andrew's fall), Captain R. Murray Rumsey, R.N., Hon. C. S. Sharp and Mr. H. N. Mody (S. George's Hall), and Messrs. H. W. Slade and T. Wright. (Chamber of Commerce Room).
This report would be incomplete without mention of the names of Commodore Robinson and Captain Rinder, s.s. Coptic, who sent the flags used in the decoration of the building. and Mr. C. Ford, superintendent of the Botanical and Afforestation Department, who lent the plants and flowers. The decorations themselves were carried out by men from H.M.S. Tamar, and the completed effect was a sufficient commentary on the success of their
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Mrs. Fraser, Mrs. Gomperta, Miss Goodman, that you are a member of both the Executive Hancock. Mrs. and Legislative Councils, you can persuade the Government to accelerate the completion of Miss C. Goodman, Miss
the building you will earn the gratitude of the Harston, Mrs. Hastings, Mrs. Layton, Mrs. Maitland, Mrs. Northcote, Mrs. Osborne, Mrs. Poate, Mrs. Robertson, Mrs. Saunders, Mrs. community. If it is true that mens sana is Skelton, Mrs. Sharp, Mrs. Swan, Mrs. Tomes, most likely to be found in corpore sano, I think Mrs. Tooker, Mrs. Wise, Mrs. Wilcox, Mrs.at also true that justice is most likely to te efficiently and impressively adminis ered amidst T. Wright, and Mrs. Bateson Wright,
surroundings suited to its dignity and import- ance. These I believe will be found in the new The ATTORNEY-GENERAL, who had remained Law Courts when they are finished. standing daring the Chief Justice's remarks, said in reply-May it please you, my Lords. I desire to return to your Lordships my sincere thanks for the kindly greeting which you have I truly appreciate the responsible tend red to me on my first appearance in this Conrt. character of the high office which I have accepted under the Crowa in the Colony. I am aware that I stand in the place where men
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aware that the rôle of who have achieved great position have stood before me. bears a vital onus attached to it, and I trust be per- Attorney-General of this Colony is one which that the duties which lie before me may formed in a manner to maintain that distin- gnished rôle. With respect to your remarks sit, may say I entirely agree with you-if regarding the Courts in which your Lordships you will allow the word-without presumption I concur with your Lordships in the expression which you have put forth. I was surprised when I arrived in the Colony to find that a wealthy and important portion of His Majesty's dominions, as Hongkong is, is not batter pro- vided with a suitable housing for His Majesty's Judges and the various officers who have to carry out the important work in the adminis- tration of the Colony-the administration of justice. If I can in any way bring about an amelioration of the condition which you have alluded to you may rely upou it that no efforts shall be wanting on my part. I thank you again, my Lords, for your kindly welcome.
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The caterers were the Hongkong Hotel Company, and Mr. H. Hiynes (the manager, and his staff deserve all praise for the zeal with which they entered into the spirit of the festival.
OTHER FESTIVITIES.
Besides the Flower Show and the Chinatown celebratious, the only part of the original scheme to be carried out was the illumination on Saturday night of the Queen's Statue. The About 700 electric effect was very pretty. lamps of different colours were employed to ontline the statue, pedestal, and dome. Many On people were attracted by the spectacia. Saturday night, too, the Flower Show again proved a great attraction. it being visited by thousands of Chinese, to the almost total ex- The illuminations here |clusion of Europeans.
too were pretty and evoked much admiration.
HEALTH OF THE COLONY.
The total plague cases from January 1st now number 394 (1 European, 379 Chinese, and with 387 deaths (1 Eu- 14 other Asiatics),
the 1st inst.; ropean, 375 Chinese, and 11 other Asiatics). From the figures up to No. 9 Health District (Victoria) has supplied the greatest number-10 cases and 10 deaths- and No. 3 Health District (also in Victoria) the lowest I case and 1 death. Since the com- mencement of the year there have been only 4 cases in Kowloon, but all of them were fatal. Quarry Bay, Stanley, and Aberdeen have escaped the scourge, but one case, ending fatally. developed in Shankiwan. Seven cases, all fatal, have so far been contributed from the Harbour to the year's total.
The number of cases in the Colony during the week ended Saturday, 28th ult., was 44, all of them Chineso; 43 terminated fatally.
WELCOMED BY THE BENCH.
The new Attorney General of Hongkong, Hoo. Sir Henry Spencer Berkeley, K.B., made his first official appearance in the Supreme Court on the 2un inst. An appeal case was down for hearing before the Full Court, their Honours W. Meigh Goodman (Chief Justice) aud A. G. Wise (Paisne Judge). Before the business of the Court began,
cross, and attached to it is a red, white, and blue | THE NEW ATTORNEY-GENERAL. ribbon with brass clasp and pin. The centre of the medal bears the profiles of Their Majesties, and each wing of the cross bears suitable em- blems. The top one bears the national embl-ms. the rose, shamrock and thistle, on either side is the star of India and the maple leaf of Canada, and at the foot is the fleece of Australia. Round the centre of the medal are the words, “King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra.” On the back of the medal the wings each bear a word of “God Save the King," and the in-
To com scription in the centre is as follows: memorate the Coronation of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra, 1902."
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Thanks are due to the following ladies and gentlemen for the part they took in making the entertainment on Saturday the success it was :- Committee:-His Lordship the Chief Justice (Chairman), Mr. B. A. Hewett (Secretary), Mr. W. Danby, Mr. E. Osborne, Mr. G. Stewart, Mr. J. Barton, Mr. R. C. Wilcox, and Mr. M. S. Northcote.
at tables, etc., were:-
The ladies who attended by request of the Committee and took an active part in presiding Goodman, Mrs Lady Gascoigne, Mrs. Robinson, Hon. Mrs. Bertie, Mrs. Atkinson, Mrs Cunningham, Mrs. Danby, Miss Danby, Mrs Dixon, Mrs. Dennys, Mrs. Dixon, Mrs. Ford,
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VICTORIA RECREATION CLUB.
ANNUAL MEETING.
The annual general meeting of the members on the 30th ult. in the Club Gymnasium at Kowloon. Mr. T. H. Reid, vice-chairman, of the Victoria Recreation Club was held presided, and was supported by Messrs. W. S. Bailey, M. McIver, E. M. Hazeland. H. W. B The report and accounts, which showed the Kennett, and F. H. White, secretary,
mitted formally. Club to be in a flourishing condition, were sub-
The CHAIRMAN stated that before referring to these in detail he wished to make some reference to the losses the Club had sustained during the past year. He went on to refer in eulogistic terms to the services rendered by the late Captain Hastings, president; the Hon. Ħ, E. Pollock, president (who had gone to Fiji); and With regard to the. owing to ill-health). | Mr. Sargent, secretary (who had gone home report, it was hardly necessary to recapitulate its contents. The regatta had been a success, largely owing to the hearty co-operation of the Hongkong Boat Club. At the next regatta he hoped they would be able to turn the tables on the younger Club and carry back the challenge oup (Applause) The bathroom had been largely patronised. The committee hoped, how- ever, to see greater interest taken in the The CHIEF JUSTICE said Mr. Attorney-gymnasium and other branches of the Club. General, The Judges have seen and read your The committee would like to see members taking so before the regatta. Unless commission as Attorney-General of the Colony a greater interest in rowing than just for a and as this is your first official appearance in month or this Court, my learned brother and I take the members co-operated heartily it would by opportunity of congratulating you on your impossible to all the boats at the regattas as appointment and of wishing you a successful they had done in past years. Griffins should I cannot say that, at be trained and scratch matches arranged There was another. and prosperous career.
which must receive the present, the Courts in which the Judges sit, during the off s ason. the Judges' Chambers, or the offices in which important matter the work of the Registry has to be performed attention of the committee in the coming are either convenient or worthy of this rising year. Work at the Naval Yard was progress: and important Colony, I am glad, however, to ing so favourably that they hoped in a few be able to inform you that the erection of new Law Courts has been sanctioned, that plans of of the new bath. It would be enclosed, but open a handsome edifice have been approved, and to the air, 129 feet long, 32 to 35 fest broad, that the foundations have been completed or with a uniform depth of 9 feet. The water nearly so. I believe the laying of these founda- I could be changed often by means of the pump- tions haz occupied nearly two years. If, now ing machinery. As soon as the foundation was
months to be able to start the construction
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