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S. Andrew and his Cross. In 8. George's Hall the portrait of her late Majesty Queen Viotoria was flanked by the Royal Standard and the Irish Standard (a compliment to the donor, Sir Thomas Jackson). All round the walls of both halls were suspended the shields of the various Scottish families and the county names, not axcluding Kowloon. It is well known that Kow- loon has long claimed to be territorially related to Sootland, butnever until last night had its arms been displayed, namely, Wee Macgreegor, black with red touris on a white ground. Congrata- lations, Kowloon ! The Heraldic Office have suited you to a "T." If the committee menbad heard the remarks of a certain gentleman who found the Logan Arms with the county name of Fife beneath they would bave crept off to hide their diminished heads; there were those, however, who whispered that it was a mistake of malice prepente,
THE HONGKONG WEEKLY PRESS AND
military and naval guests and the picturesque Highland dress vieing with the brilliance of the ladies' dresses in leading colour to the scene.
DANCE PROGRAMME.
Caledonians Strathspey and Reel
Scotch Airs Cabar Feidh Sourire D'Avril
Blue Danube ·
(December 5, 1903.
C. Bonnar, r. E. A. Bremner, Mr. W. D. Braid, Mr. Geo. Murray Bain, Mr. D. M. Brown, Mr. T. P. Cochrane, Hon. W. Chatham, Mr. Duncan Clark. Major Gordon Cumming, The dance programme was as follows :- Capt Crichton, R.A., Hon. C, W. Dickson, Lancers
The Mikado Mr. Peter Dow, Mr. J. Dickie, Mr. H. W. Waltz
Soldaten Lieder Fraser, Mr. J. McK. Forrester, Mr. Andrew Caledonians
Scotch Airs Forbes, Mr. A. D. Galloway, Mr. W. D. Waltz
c. My Queen Graham, Dr. R. Gibson, Mr. A. G. Gordon, Eightsome Reel..
Mrs. McLeod Dr. Hunter, Mr. P. P. Jamieson, Mr. W. C. Waltz
Santiago Jack, Mr. D. R. Law, Mr. F. H. Lyons, Mr. Robert Mitchell, Mr. C, Gordon Maçkie, Lieut. G. B. Macedonald, R.A.. Mr. J. MacCubbin, Mr. D. Macdonald, Capt. A. Milroy, Mr. F. Retour dea Champs Maitland, Mr. W. Nicholson, siajor Ormiston, Espana H.A., Mr. G. W. F. Playfair, Mr. Johu Pater- Scotia son, Mr. C. H. Ross, Mr. W. W. Y. Ross, Mr. Danse Dings A'. Andrew Ross, Mr. T. H. Reid, Dr. A. Ronnie, De Merry little Niggahs Mr. A. Reid, H. Rodger, Mr. A. Sinolair, Mr. Lady Madeline Sinclair J R. M. Smith, Mr. W. Murray Scott, Hon. Bleue Gershom Stewart, Mr. J. Stodart, Mr. Murray Sousa Stewart, Mr. G. Morton Smith, Capt. W. G. Love's old sweet song Simpson, R.M.L.I., Mr. W. A. Stopani, Mr. Scotch Airs W. Malcolm Watson, Mr. W. Wilson, Mr. H. Farewell-Don't be cross, S. Wynne, Mr. Jas. Walker.
Waltz Waltz Polka Waltz
Highland Schottische Eigh: so ne Real Barn Dance Strathspey and Reel Waltz Lancers Waltz Caledonians
To go fully into a description of the decora- tions of the various balls and chambers would mean a mere cataloguing of items. In the bright .glare of the electric light as it flashed from
burnished spears and battle-axes and brought out the colours of the flags and bannerettes one forgot to investigate the details, so absorbed Galop was he in contemplation of the beauty of the whole. There was one little corner that called
forth general admiration. That was "The Ingle Neuk" in a corner of the S. Andrew's Hall Upon entering this apartment the visitor found himself transported from the glory of the ball room into the interior of an old Scottish cottage kitchen with a fireplace fit to hold the worthiest porridge-pot that ever came out of Kilmarnock; and a representa. tion of a "Hole in the Wa' bed so realistically executed as to make his eyelids blink with sleep.
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The Theatre was nicely decorated. On the stage each wing was flanked by a brass howit- ser, and palms and ferns were scattered about in profusion. On the front of the balcony were a huge emblem of the. Scottish Thistle, covered with moss, and numerous shields bearing the Lion Rampant and S. Andrew's Cross, the whole surmounted by great
Scotland for Ever" .device
and set off. with groups of ancient war-weapons. Down below, on the ground floor, all those who were able to say correctly "Anchtermuchty' invited to change there for that city of impossible pronunciation, the Library having been con- stituted for the time being the "Grand Central Station of the South China Railway," capable of transporting its passeugers to any part of the universe they desired, according to their capacity and inclination. The scheme of de corations was most excellently carried out and did great credit to the committee, whose names .will be found below.
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The flow of ariving guests began before , nine o'clock and from then onwards there was a constant stream of people into the ball. The guesta were received by the members of the Committee; President, Mr. G. W, F. Playfair; Vice-President, Dr. Rennie; Committee, Mr. J. R. Brazier, Hon. J. W. Dickson, Mr. J. R M.: Smith, Hon. Gershom Stewart, Mr. W. Wilson, Mr. N. 8. Brown (Hon. Secretary), and Mr. J. Stodart (Hon. Treasure).
His Excellency F. H. May, Mrs. May and Captain M. R. Hurly, A.D.C., arrived shortly after nine o'clock, and having been received by the President, Mr. G. W. F. Playfair, proceeded upstairs through S. Andrew's Hall and into S.. George's, the way being led by P per J. B. Sinclair playing "The Marchioness of Tullibardine." When the party reached the top of the hall the band of the Sherwood: Foresters (under Bandmaster E. J. Bradley) -struck up "God Save the King.". Then the Bail started. The President's set in the opening dance "The Lancers," was as follows:--
The President and Mrs May, H.E. the Officer Administering the Colony and Mrs. Playfair, the Vice-President and Lady Good- man, Colonel Brown, O.C.G., and Mrs. L. A. M. Johnston, Hon. G. Stewart and Mrs. Wylly, Commodore Robinson and Lady Berke- ley, Mr. Brazier and Mrs. Dickson, Sir W. M. Goodman and Mrs. Robinson.
The dancing was entered into with great spirit, the music being supplied by the 8.F. band and Piper Sinclair. It was a magnificent spectacle of animation and splendour that the ball rooms presented; the many uniforms of the
Waltz Waltz
THE SUPPER.
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Pomona
His
Supper commenced at half-past eleven. Excellency Mr. May was payed into the supper-r om by Piper J. E. Sinclair to the tune of "Bonuie Annie,' while the Hag is followed in due and ancient form to the strains
of "The Cock o' the Norib."
MENU. The menu was as follow:-
'Some hae meat and canna eat,
And some wad eat that want it! But we hae meat and we can eat,
And sae the Lord be thankit.'
Turtle Soup. Saddle of Mutton. Roast Turkey. Roast Kobe Beef
Corned Tongue. Game Pie.
Pate de Foie Lobster Salad. Roast Pheasant.
York Ham.
Corned Beef. Roast Capon. Sheeps' Head Pie. Gras in Jelly.
Chicken Salad.
Roast Wild Duck.
Hot Potatoes. THE HAGGIS. Fair fa' your honest sonsie face, Great chieftain o' the puddin' race,, Aboon them a' ye tak your place." Freedom and whisly gang thegither. Tak aff your dram.'
SWEETS.
Gooseberry Tart.
Jam Tartlets. Blanc Mange. Vanila and Chocolate Ice Creams. Scotch Shortbread.
'Breathes there the "an with soul so dead
Who never to himself hath said "This is my own, my native land," Whose heart hath ne'er within him burn'd As home his footsteps he hath turn'd From wandering on a foreign strand!'
TELEGRAPHIC GREETINGS,
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The following telegram Was sent kindred societies in Shanghai, Kobe, Yokohama, Amoy, Nagasaki, Singapore, Penang, Manila Tientsin, Foochow, Weilaiwei:
"President Playfair and brother Scots greet, brother Scots.-rown, Secretary."
The following telegrams were received They were red, when the toast was drunk, by Mr. N. S. Brown, Hon. Secretary:
From Yokohama,-" Chief Keswick and brither Scots greet you all.-Maitland."
From Shanghai.- Heartiest greetings frae brither Scots here.-Lindsay, Secretary."
From Amoy." Amoy Scots send greetings to brither Scots.-McDouglas."
From Los Angeles.- Scotland yet and Peterheid; wha's like them. Joy be wi' ye, drouthy cronies.-Rovin' Fobin."
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COMMITTEES,
The various Committees were made up follows:-
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Committee-Mr. G. W. F. Playfair, Dr. Rennie, Hon. Gershom Stowart, Mr. J. K. M. Smith, Hon. C. W. Dickson, Mr. J. R. Brazier, Mr. W. Wilson, Hoo, W. Cha ham, Mr. R. Mitchell, Mr. T. P. Cochrane, and the Hon. Secreiary (Convener).
Sapper and Wines Committee. Mr. J. W. C. Bonnar (Convener), Messrs. Archd. Reid, Peter Dow, W. M. Watson, F. Maitland, J. F. Boulton, Dr. Hunter, Mess 8. W. Armstrong,. J. Stodart, A. D. Galloway, A. Boyd, Andrew Ross, Andrew Forbes, and A. Rodger.
Decorations Committee - Mr. Ŵ. C. Jack (Convener), Messrs. D. Macdonald (K, & M.), Hugh 8. Wynne, Lieut. A. G. Soutar, R.A., Mr. J. Dickie, Captain Milroy, Messrs. J. Mo ubbin, J. Forrester, J. Andrew, G. Duncan, and G. Smith.
Dancing and Music Committee.-Mr. C. H. Ross (Convener), Major Gordon Cumming, Mr. H. W. Fraser, Hon. Gershom Stewart, Mr. A. Sinclair, Dr. Reuuie, Mr, John Paterson, and the Hon. Secretary.
Card Room Committee.-Messrs Peter Dow, P. S. Jamieson, C. W. Mackie, and A. G. Gordon.
Ladies' Room Committee.-Dr. Gibson and Mr. Murray tewart.
HONGKONG SANITARY
BOARD.
A meeting of the Sanitary Board was held on Thursday afternoon in the Board Room. Hon. Dr. J. M. Atkinson, Principal Civil Medical Officer (President presided, and there were also present Hon. W. Chatham, Director of Public Works; Hou. A. W. Brewin, Registrar-General; Capt. F. W. Lyons, Act- ing Capt.-Superintendent of Police; Mr. Fung Wa Chun; Colonel W. E. Webb, R.A.M.C.; Mr. E. A. Hewett; Mr. A Rumjahn, Dr. W. W. Pearse, Acting Medical Officer of Health; Dr. B. Barnett Assistant Medical Officer of Health, and Mr. T. H. Hanmer (Assistant Secretary).
MARKETS FOR SHAUKIWAN AND QUARRY BAY. There was submitted the reply of the Govern- ment relative to the Board's recommendation concerning the market accommodation at Shankawan and Quarry Bay. !
The Colonil Secretary wrote to the effect that it appeared to him it would be better to wait till the district was more developed before Shortly after supper H. E. Mr. May's party building a market between Quarry Bay and departed for Government House, Piper Sinclair Shankiwan. The enlargement of Shankiwan playing "Abercairney Highlanders as His Market might be voted for 1905 estimates. Excellency left the hall. Dancing continued From the D.P.W.'s office came a reply to the well into the "wee sma' honrs ayont the twal," effect that the matter had been noted for 1905 and a most successful Ball was brought to a estimates. As regards a new market near close with the singing of "Auld Lang Syne" Quarry Bay a suitable building could be erected, by the company. The various committees are at an inconsiderable cost. Taikoktaui Market, to be congratulated on the success of the dance. for instance, cost about $3,000 and gave a good
return on expenditure.
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THE STEWARDS. Mr. W. Armstrong, Mr. J. I. Andrew, Mr. Neilage S. Brown, Mr. Angus Boyd, Mr. R. W. Borthwick, Mr. J. R. Brazier, Mr. J. W.
The PRESIDENT remarked that there were no funds at present available for increasing the market accommodation.
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