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general meeting of members had been called for Wednesday the 12th inst. at 3.30 p.m. and that the following candidates had been proposed in accordanos with the rules:-Mr. H. E. Pollock, K. C. Proposer, Mr. D. R. Law, seconder, Mr. N. A. Siebs. Mr. E. A. Hewett. Proposer, Mr. J. H: Lewis, seconder, Mr. E. W. Mitchell.
--IMPORTATION OF BUGAR INTO great
BEITAIN AND IRELAND,
The following information was furnished to the Chamber by the Government on the 29th ultimo
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"Brussels Sugar Convention-All sngar imported into United Kingd›m after September must have certificate of origin. This does not apply to sugar which has been used in preparation for such articles as biscuits, choco- lates, jam, preserved fruit and confectionery. All sugar imported into other signatory states require certificate of origin, but H.M.'s Go- vernment does not yet know what these States may require with regard to articles in the preparation of which sugar may be used.
VOLUNTEER PROMENADE
CONCERT.
THE HONGKONG WEEKLY PRESS AND.
After the correspondence in the Press on the subject of the non-officiency of the local Volun. teers, what must have suggested itself to the gathering on the Parade Ground on the 22nd inst. was that the Corps is efficient in at least one respect, and that is in their concerts. Of that, after last Saturday's showing, there can be no possible shadow of doubt. Pro- fiting by experience, the responsible parties! arranged the seats
(August 29, 1903.
FOR HONGKONG.
PRELIMINARY MEETING.
local concert platform is Mr. G. H. Edwards, | SANITARY INSTITUTE BRANCH who has a tenor voice of good tone and compass. Allitsen's "Song of Thanksgiving" is rather high for Mr. Edwards in the open, there being a suggestion of strain i his top notes. He repeated a verse as an encore. A bass solo by Mr. J. W. Inglis, an arrangement of an old English melody, "False Phillis." was tastefully sung. The coon song of Mr. G. R. Edwards was poor. Two excellent comic singers in the persons of Messrs. R. H. Stevenson and H. A. Tozer appeared. Mr. Stevenson's songs "What I have I'll hold" and as an encore Can't he take my word?" were extremely laughable. The advice of Mr. Tozer to the Volunteers to put in their drills because "you 'ave to 'are 'em" called forth roars of laughter. For the getting-up and arrangement of the excellent programme Mr. Grimble deserves special commendation. He would receive well deserved reward, however, in the thorough
success which attended his labours.
The orchestra was as follows:-First violins
—Mrs. A. Ough, Misses Drew and uretta Bunny, Messrs. F. C. Barlow, C. Schröter, Xavier, H. A. Siebs. G. Sydney, and A Howard, Second violins-Miss W. Bateman, Mesr8, Domnisch, Hell, Rozario, Sheffield, Sibbett, A. Beck, W. L. Pattenden, and Sgt. Jenkins, R. E. Violas-Dr. ¡Swan, Messrs. Gonzales and Rozario, jun. Violincellos-Messrs. Koenig and A. Millar Double bass-Mr. P. N. Sequeira. -Messrs, H. S. Tuxford, G. W. Coster, and Gubbay. Cornet-Mr. Godwin. Tenor trom- bone-Sapper Powell. Piano-Mrs. S. J. Powell and Mr. F. F. Bore. Conductor-Mr.
Flutes-Messrs. Silas and Kammel. Clarionets
Geo, Grimble.
In the Banitary Board Room on the 25th inst. a mesting was held for the purpose of considering the advisability of forming a branch of the Sanitary Institute in Hongkong. Hon. Dr. J. M. Atkinson, P.C.M,O., was called -to the chair, and others present were Hon. Wei Yuk, Dr. W. W. Pearse. Dr. Barnett, Colonel Webb. R.A.M.C., Deputy Inspector-General W. B. Drow, B.N.; Major Dopping Hopeustal, R.E.; Captain E. C. L. Fitzwilliams, A.SC.; Mr. A. Gibson, Mr. E. A. Hewett, Dr. Mariott, Mr. Lau Chu Pak, Mr. Faug Wa Chun, Me A. Rumjaho. Mr. E. W. Carpenter, Mr. D. Jaffe, Mr. H. T. Jackman, Dr. Drew, Mr. Leigh, Mr. A. Shelton Hoop 'r, Mr. A. H. Ough, Mr. E. M. Hazeland, Mr. F. Browne,
and Mr. A. Carter.
Hon. Dr. ATKINSON having explained the object of the meeting, the proposal to form a branch of the Sanitary Institute was unani- mously approved.
It was agreed to have two lectures a week, beginning in October in the Board Room, the lecturers to be Mr. F. Browne, Dr. Pearse, Mr. A. H. Ough, Mr. D. Jaffe, Mr J. J. Bryan, Dr. Hunter, Mr. A. Gibson, and Captain Fitz- Mr. H. G. C. Fisher and Mr. J. Orange to williams, A. 8. C. It was also decided to ask
give lectures.
It was further agreed that two examinations should be held one for sanitary inspectors and an advanced examination in practical sanitary science. The Board of Examiners was ap. pointed as follows:-Hon. Dr. Atkinson, Hon. W. Chatham, Hon. H. E. Pullook, K.C., Mr. J. ............ Balfe. Orange, Mr. D. Macdonald, Colonel Webb, Mr. R. H. King, Captain Fitzwilliams, and Mr. A. H. Ough.
The programme was as follows:-
PART I
1. Overture to The Bohemian Girl
ORCHESTRA. 2. Quartet "Die Kapelle," C. Kreutzer. Messrs. MIROW, C. H. LAMMERT, KOENIG, and WACKER.
80 as to avoid the congestion which prevailed at the last concert. Boards were also placed to afford protection from the damp ground. The weather, which in the early morning had been wet, was all that could be desired in the afternoon aud 'evening, and though the turf was "spongy, promenading could still be indulged in. Flags and greenery 3. Baritone Solo “Comrades, to Arms!". Veaco. tastefully bedecked the platform, which was lit by incandescent gas-lamps. H. E. Major- General Sir William Gascoigne, K.C.M.G., and Lady Gascoigne, and an audience of about 300 were present.
4. Coon Song
Mr. George Grimble lost no time in getting. Bass Solo the Philharmonic orchestra to face the baton, and the opening overture was started within
a few minutes of the nine o'clock gun-quite 6. Tenor Solo {
Mr. W. J. TERRILL.
"I can't think of nothin'
else but you,' Mr. G. R, EDWARDS.
} Dacre.
"False Phillis "(Old) Arr. by H.
English Melody)
Mr. J. W. Inglis. "A Song of Thanks-
giving."
Lane Wil-
Eon.
F. Allitsen.
Mr. G. H. EDWARDS. 7. Comic Song... What I have I'll hold,”
(a) “Turkish March" from Ruins
of Athens.... (b) "Graceful Dance" from Inci. dental Music to Henry VIII....
ORCHESTRA,
a creditable feat where amateurs are concerned. Since their last appearance the members have been hard at practise; this was evidenced by their performances last Saturday, and what is worthy of special note, the conductor, instead 8. of being a mere figure-head, was looked to for the beat. On this occasion, also, the orchestra, with one exception, consisted of amateurs only. The four orchestral numbers were excellently
PART II.
played, though the music selected was not of 1. Overture to Der Freischutz the easiest, being classical selections from Beethoven, Weber, and Balfe. Specially worthy 2. Tenor Solo of mention were the "Carlotta "waltz-which
Beetho-
ven.
Sullivan.
Weber.
G. Pressel.
Si nonetti. D. van Goens.
ORCHESTRA, "On the River,".
Mr. E. MIROW. (a) "Madrigale," (b)" Scherzo," Mrs. ARTHUR OUGH. 4. Quartet......“ Der Linderbaum,”. F. Schubert. Messrs. MIROW, C. H. LAMMErt, Koenig, and WACKER,
5. Soprano Solo, * Love the Pedlar," Ed. German. Miss MURRAY BAIN, 6. Tenor Solo
For 7. Song
8. Waltz
was encored, the third section and coda having 3. Violin Solo to be repeated-and the "Graceful Dance" from Sullivan's Henry VIII. The other in- strumental selection on the programma was a violin solo by Mrs. A. Ough, who is no stranger to Hongkong platforms. Mrs. Ough, besides being possessed of first-rate technical skill, seems to be always a sympathy with both musio and instrument, and produces an excellent tone; she was warmly recalled. a first appearance, Miss Murray Bain made a decided impression. She understood the re- quirements of the song, "Love the Pedlar" (German), and has a sweet soprano voice; her singing was so much enjoyed that a reappearance was called for. Two quartets by Messrs. Mirow C. H. Lammert, Koenig, and Wacker, "Die Kapelle" and "Der Linderbaum," were the tit-bits of the programme, the latter being especially good. The Comrades, to arms! of Mr W. J. Terrill was martially rendered. Tenors were strongly represented on the programme. Messrs. Mirow and Goldring are very well known as possessing voices above the average, but each in strong contrast to the other Mr. Mirow having a purely tenor quality and of sweet tone, while Mr. Goldring is a robuster singer with not so much finish; both had a cordial reception. Mr. Goldring an encore his solo of last month, Bang 88
My Love has come.” A decided addition to the
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"Love, could I only tell thee," Capel. Mr. P. W. GOLDRING,
You 'ave to 'ave 'em,'".
Mr. H. A. TOZER.
"Carlotta,"
ORCHESTRA. "God Save the King."
Millocker.
Two items about Northern railways come from the Sinwanpao. The railway between Chenting and Shengti, Chili, has been completed. The authorities propose to rua regular trains by the end of the current month, but the exact day is to be fixed by the Directors-General of Northern Railways. Recently there have been numerous cases of robbery with violence in the vicinity of the stopping places of trains on the Tientsin-Paoting Railway. Not only travellers have been waylaid and deprived of all they carried, but the people of the neighbouring villages have also suffered from their violence, very often in broad daylight; in fact several villagers have been captured by the robbers and held for ransom.
Dr. Barnett was appointed secretary and Mr. A. Carter assistant secretary.
A sub-committee, consisting of Hon. Dr. Atkinson, Mr. E. A. Hewett, Mr. A. H. Ough and the secretary, was elected to make further arrangements.
This was all the bus`ness.
PRESENTATION TO MR. KIDD,
On the invitation of the foremen employed on the Naval Yard extension works, a large number of friends assembled on the evening of the 22nd inst, in the foremea's quarters on the works to 'witness the ceremony of presenting to Mr. W. Kidd, chief agent of Messrs. Punchard, Lowther & Co., on the occasion of his approach- ing departure for home, a memento of his stay here in the shape of a handsome silver punch-bowl mounted on an ebony stand.
Mr. John Ritchie filled the office of chairman, and in making the presentation he said that when it became known that Mr. Kidd was about to leave Hongkong there was a spontaneous feeling amongst the outdoor staff that they should accord to Mr. Kidd some tangible proof of the esteem in which he was held. The punch- bowl he now had the pleasure of handing to Mr. Kidd was the outcome of that feeling, and he trusted that it would long serve as a pleasant reminder of his sojourn in Hongkong.
In expressing his thanks, Mr. Kidd said be would always look upon the gift as a token of the good feeling which had always existed between himself and those working under him. It was with the engineer's feelings of regret that he felt sorry he had not seen the work completed, but, he explained, the reason of his departure was purely a personal and private matter. In concluding, Mr. Kidd recorded his farther thanks for the cordial help and co- operation which had been extended to him, and asked that the same loyal assistance should be accorded to his successor, Mr. Williams.
The insoription on the punch-bowl reads as follows:-" Presented to Wm. Kidd, Esq., M.I.C.E., by the members of his outdoor staff, on the occasion of his leaving for England.”
A theatre manager, Eugenio Ocampo by name, and some actors have been arrested in Manila for putting on the stage a seditious play entitled the Yesterday, To-day, and To-morrow." One actors was the author of the play. Bail was fixed at $5,000 in each case.