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ground that the basement is of good hard | chunan, sufficiently strong to keep out rats, as was evidenced by there being no rat-holes or runs. The applicants also stated that the two residential floors above the bisement aro concrete, laid on corrugated iron, and supported of by iron beams. It was therefore impossible. they said, for rate or vermin to get into the house, or for sallagə and bath-water to get into the basement.
The application was granted, ou the motion of the PRESIDENT, seconded by Hon. Dr. CLARK ANOTHER APPLICATION FOR EXEMPTION FROM CONCRE ING.
From Messrs. Denison, Ram & Gibbs came an application for exemption from concreting the ground surfaces of six new houses in Robin- son Road (Inland Lot 573). In the case of these houses it was stated that there would be no access to the spaces b low the kitchens and servants' quarters, as they would be completely bricked in.
Hon: Dr. CLARK moved that the application be granted, provided the spaces were not acces. gible and that they be ventilated.
This was all the public business.
CROWN PRINCE OF SIAM IN HONGKONG.
CHINA OVERLAND TRADE REPORT. evening there was House.
a dance at Government | equal excellence.
About 830 on the 22nd inst. the Siamese Royal yacht Maha Chakrkri, with H.R.H. the kok. As she steamed out of the harbour, Crown Prince of Siam ou board, left for Bang- accompanied by several steam-launches, a salute was fired by the warships in the anchorage.
HONGKONG
DIOCESAN CHORAL FESTIVAL.
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At this stage a collection was taken, during the singing of the hymn playing a specially written a companiment. O God our help in ages past," Mr. Grimble
cipal item of the programme, Mendelssohn's Then the choir entered upon the prin cantata Lauda Siòn, a work of which the excellence is too well known to need comment upon it here. It opens with a fine swinging chorus Praise Jehovah,” which was well snog, and consists of choruses, soprano solos. a quartet, and quartets and choruses. Mrs. Prayer," undertook the solo work here, besides Mudie, after singing the solos in Hear My taking part in the choruses, and great credit is due to her for the arduous part she
performed in this connection. All her solus were perfectly sung and her rendition of "Lord, at all times" was beautiful. A feature of the cantata was the sung by Mrs. Mudie, Miss Leykum, Mr. G. W. quartet "Ye who from his ways have turned,”
voices was capital. The choruses without excep Coster and Mr. W. J. Terrill; the blending of the
to Mr. Ward for his conductorship and pains- tion left nothing to be desired, and were a credit taking preparation of the choir as well as to the choir themselves. The festival ended with the benediction, to which Stainer's Seven-fold Amen " was sung. serving of special commendation for his excellent Mr. Grimble, who is de-
concluding voluntary the "War-March of th playing of the festival mus'o, gave as Priests" from Mendelssohn's Athalie. must not omit to mention that no little of the success which has attended this and also the previous festival was due to the Hou. Secretary, Mr. Alfred Cunningham, whose energy was natiring and hi‹ enthusiasm contagious.
Last year saw the inangaration of a Diocesan Choral Festival in Hongkong: an innovation which was hailed with pleasure by all lovers of music here and which met with such success annually was regarded as having been pretty that the underlying idea of having a festival | well established on a solid basis. It was with a most laudable purpose that the movement was improvement of the diocesan choirs and the set on foot. Its promoters had in view the encouragement of the cultivation of classical music in the Colony generally. Such motive was bound to command support. This year, however, the chorus was much smaller than last for several reasons-it being representative of two choirs and not comprising by any means the fall membership of either; the soloists H. R. H. the Crown Prince of Siam arrived entirely on one lady, who, however, accomplished were less, the soprano part being dependent in Hongkong on the 18th inst. on board the all her work most ably; there was also no Royal yacht Maha Chakrkri and was received orchestra on this occasion. There is, however, with a salute from the warships in the anchorage. no need to apologise for the quality of the Nearly all the shipping was decorated for the music rendered, as it was apparent that all occasion. His Royal Highness came ashore at present knew their parts, were in good voice, and half-past ten o'clock and proceeded to Govern- carefully watched the baton of ment House under an escort of polica headed by ductor. The chorus might have been strong. the coa Sergeaut Ritchie. H.R.H. will be the guest of er, but the reason for any want of the Governor during his stay of four thusiasm in regard to numbers is perhaps days, and will visit the various places of
to be found in the position of affairs in general interest in which the Colony and its neigh-in the Cathedral as unfortunately at present bourhood abound. The Crown Prince is an prevail. The attendanc› also showed this: last interesting personality. He is returning home year many of the congregation were unable to after studying in England since 1893. There secure seats and the collection was over $100; this he passed through the Royal Military Collega year the church was not full, the collection being at Sandhurst with honour. On the way back | $762,64. Last year the work undertaken was to his country he travelled by way of the The Holy City, an ambitious essay for the first United States and journeyed from Vancouver festival but one which was more than justified to Yokohama on the 88. Empress of China. in the result. From Japan he has come down in the Maka
On the present occasion Chakrkri.
the programme undertaken was of an entirely different kind and perhaps less attractive to the His Royal Highness is a handsome, well- general public, though a much better class balanced, thoughtful young man, an excellent of music. English scholar and he has a pretty manner in
The principal item was Men- delssohn's cantata Lauda Sinn, a fius pieco con- speaking. He was born in 1831 and was pro-taining baautiful passages, which is a favourite claimed heir to the throne in 1895, After pursuing, under private tutors at home, the usual elementary studies, he went to England in 1893, and, after studying privately there, he entered the Royal Military College at Sandhurst. After his course at Sandhurst, he was attached for a year to the Durham Light - Iufautry. He then became a student at Christ Churob, Oxford, but not being a regular matriculant he was not admitted to a degree. Here again he distinguished himself as a close student, especially of history, in which branch he prosecuted original investigations and wrote a treatise on The War of the Polish Succession, of such value that the University authorities saw fit to publish the work. When he left Oxford, he took up the study of law, making a specialty of international law, and perfected himself in French, which he now speaks fluently. He has spent his vacations visiting sys- tematically the other countries of Europe and Egypt for recreation and ob.ervation, noticing especially their governmental ad- ministration and institutions, and seeking information that would the botter prepare him for his kingly duties when he shall be called upon for their discharge. The result of the years spent in England during the formative period of his character cannot help but bave an effect upon the future of Siam. The reforms which his father has been pleased to introduce in the government of his country may be expected under his son to be still further extended, and Siam may be expected to become one of the most advanced of Oriental nations.
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H.R. H. the Crown Prince of Siam spent a day's sight-seeing on the 19th inst. in Hongkong, accompanied by II. E. the Governor and party. Amony the places visited were the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank, the Tang Wah Hospital, the Queen's College and the Docks. In the
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at home but has never, we think, been heard before in Hongkong; and there were also given a chorus of Sullivan's and a soprano solo and chorus by the former composer, took place in S. John's Cathedral on the 20th inst., and the choir cousisted of the . John's choir and a few members of S. Peter's, under the conductorship of Mr. A. G. Ward,
The service opened with an orgau voluutary, in A flat (Baliste), admirab'y ex cuted by Mr. G. Grimble. Following upon this the service proper began with the proces-ioual hyma
Oaward Christian Soldiers," sung to Sulli-| van's inspiring setting.
After prayers and response; (Tallis) the fos- tival music was entered upon. The first piece was a chorus from The Golden Legend by Sullivan, O Gladsome Light," an evening hymn with soft, harmonious music, which the choir rendered with adequate expression, keeping well with the conductor.
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The chorua was as follows:-Mesdames H. P. Tooker; Misses G. Hance, R. Leykum, J. S Hagon, Quinn, A. Soth, H. L Stringer, M. Sath, E. <haw; Messrs. H. Ball, &. W. Hays, H. H. Hug os. F. Jenkins, A. May, Coster, A. Cunningham, H. C. Emmett, J.
H. L. Stringer, W. J. Terrill; Masters 1. S. Macuab, H. J. Moorhouse, G. Ruby, F. Cunningham, A. T. Godfree. Presley. B. A. Shortina, H. V. Shortman, F. Hagen, A. J. J. Martin, R A. Power, R G. Tyler, and H. H. Tyler.
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The following clergy were present:-Venerable Archdeacon Banister, Rev. J. H. France, Rev. E. H. Good, R.N., Rev. C. Mors, R.N., Rev. H. E. Roberts, R.N., Rev, 1. R. Talbot, Rev. T Wright, Rer. W. J. Southam, and Roy F. T. Johnsou, chaplain of S. John's.
Part II consisted of Mendels- sohn's soprano solo and chorus, "Hear My Prayer." This well-known piece got a grand rendition. That Mrs. Mudio took the solo parts was a sufficient guarantee of their being appropriately and tastefully rendered, My Prayer" opens with a solo with plaintive, Hear supplicating diction and music in consonance with it. Mrs. Madie has seldom been heard to better advantage than in this; she gave fine sympathetic expression to the spirit of the music and sang faultlessly. Following upon the opening solo were a solo and chorus, the chorus repeating the solgist's phrases; this is of a tragio description and gives unlimited scope for robust expression. The chorus were well up in their work and the leads were nicely taken up by the respective parts; indeed.the whole thing was given with fine effect. The soprano solo and solo with chorus accompaniment with which the piece closes were sung with
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QUEEN'S COLLEGE PRIZE- GIVING.
Queen's College took place on the 22nd inst. in The annual distribution of prizes at the the hall of the College in presence of a large company of ladies and gentlemen. The Hon. F. H. May, Colonial Secretary and Chairman supported by Rav. Dr. Geo. H. Bateson Wright, of the Government Body, presided, and was headmastr Goodman, Mrs. May, Mrs. Bateson Wright, Among those present were Lady Hon. Dr. Ho Kai, Portugus e Consul-General Sr. A. G Romano, Rev. Archdeacon Binister, Rev. W. Southam, Rev. C. H.Hickling, Rev. G. Buubary. Professor Sharp, Lt. Ki to, K. E. (Inspector of Schools). Mesirs. G Piercy and (one of the eximiners), "Mr. E. A. Irving H. Sykes (Diocesau School), and the following Ralphs, A. W. Grant, B. Tanner, R. Seymour members of the staff: Mesars, A J. May, E. A.. Bird, and A. W, Crook.
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which was as follows:-
The HEADMASTER read the annual report,
Hon. F. H. MAY, C.M.Ğ.,
Queen's College, 19th January, 1903. Colonial Secretary
report on Queen's College for the year 1902.
SIR,-I have the honour to present the annual
slightly lower figure than in the previous year. 2. The total number on the roll was 1,434, a This reduction is one of many indications of considerable improvement in attendance; for with fewer boys and with seven school-days less there is actually an increase of 15,662 attend. number on roll exceeded 1,000 in nine months. ances in the course of the year. Again, the and 1,100 in four; while the average daily attendance is 990. that in the summer, plague, cholera, and dengue When it is remembered