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December 28, 1908.]
the Rt. Wor. Bro. E. C. Ray,_on_the 19th inst. installed Wor. Bro. C. F. Fooken as H.W.M. of Lodge Eastern Scotia, 923 S.C. | (Kowloon), in succession to Wor. Bro. W. U. Jack, at the Masonic Hall, Zetland Street, Hongkong. The newly installed R.W.M. ia- vested his officers as follows:-Depute Idaster, Wor. Bro, H. B. Bridger; Substitute Master, Wor. Bro, P. D. Hyett; Wor. Sen. Warden, Bro. J. W. Graham Wor. Jun. Warden, Bro. D. Harvie; Secretary. Wor. Bro. H. Horley Treasurer, Wor. Bro. W. E. Claret; Organist, Bro. W. Orchar; Senior Deacon, Bro. J. J. Sibbit; Junior Deacon, Bro. J. McGlashan; Ch-plaiu, Bro. J. W. Osborne; Inner Guard, Bro. R. Wilson; Director of Ceremonies, Bro. C. Fittock; Stewards, Bro, C. T. Letton, Bro. W. T. Stebbing; Tyler, Bro, Walpole.
After the installation ceremony, the brethren proceeded to the banquetting hall downstairs. After dinner the following toasts were given: The King and the Craft, proposed by the B.W.M. (National Anthem.); the Most Wort stipful Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Scotland, proposed by the R. W.M; the Distrio- Grand Master and Officers of the Distric, Grand Lodge of Hongkong and South Chinat proposed by the R.W.M; Sister Lodges and . Visitors, proposed by the W.s.W., Bro. J. W. Graham; the Worshipful Master, proposed by Wor. Bro. W. C. Jack, L.P.M.; Wives, Sisters, Daughters and Sweethearts of Masons, proposed by the youngest Mason present; Al Poor and Distressed Masons, proposed by Bro, the Tyler.
VICTORIA LODGE,
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CHINA OVERLAND TRADE REPORT.
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WORK OF THE 'PLAGUE STAFF.
Connoil yesterday dealing with the work of the A paper was laid before the Legislative plague staff from 22nd August to 6th November, 1903. It was to the following effect:-
HEALTH DISTRICTS I & II.—Staff.-1 inspec tor, 2 foremen, 2 rat-collecting coolies, 4 case-ra- moving coolies. One foreman assists the In- made up of the following items -- pector-ji
in his general duties, which have been
Inspections of houses for rat rnus, defective ground surfaces, &c.,. Removal of sick and dead,.. Service of notices, Disinfections, Prosecutions, Miscellaneous,
647 visits.
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of the V.B.C, thanked Lieut New man for the way he had toasted the V.R.C. There were no less than 400 members. the club being in a most prosperous condition. Mr. Frank Lammert had been elected as the new rowing captain, and he hoped during the winter to get up scratch rowing raes, The athletic sports were to be held in Mare. Be thought the post of hon, secretary of the V.R.C. well worth having, and he would do the work willingly. Mr. Frank White had been secretary for nearly three years; when he left Hongkong the best wishes of the club would go with bini. In drinking Mr. Frank White's health, the toast was honoured with a "He's a jolly good fellow." Mr. Frank White said he would always experience pleasure in looking back on his V.R.C. days. He would; indeed, be very pleased to put up a prize for either the aquatic sports, athletic sports, or regatte (applause). He had been connected with the V.B.C., and know Mr. Austen to be a good athl-te (applause) Then Mr. J. J. Leiria, Vice-Consul at Hongkong Th other. foreman supervises the two rat- for Portugal, proposed the visitors, making
ffecting cool es who visit 200 sites of rat-traps a very suitable speech; Mr. Moller responded per day and change 50 traps per day. The osse- The Press was then honoured. Mr. Frank Lam-removing coolies have removed to the Mortuary 25 dead bodies and to the Hospital 1 sick person mert toasted the ladies There were no ladies present; needless to say, however, the during this time. toast was well received. Mr. F. D. Bain responded. Answering to the call for a speech, Mr. Cummings, chief officer of the Brilliant, in the absence of the captain, spoke for his ship. He referred to the company and visitors from Shanghai as bloods of the first water." Brilliant was the largest sailing-ship under the British flag. Mr. Rogers, an app entice from fter the Brilliant, also answered a call. further similar proceedings, the company dispersed.
The
NOTES FROM THE BOTANIC GARDENS.
The herbarium attached to the Gardens has recently been enriched by the pre entation from Staff-Surgeon C. G. Mathew (H.M.S. Eclipse) of collections of dried plants from Niogpo, The specimens Weihaiwei, Corea, and Japan, Crago
are carefully chosen and very well preserved, and the collector is to be congratulated on making so valuable an addition to the Colonial herbarium.
The Right Worshipful Deputy District Grand Master of Hongkong and South China, the Rt. Wor. Bro E. C. Ray, on the 22nd inst. installed Wor. Bro. C. W. ouguet as R. W. M. of Victoria Lodge, 1,026 E.C., Hongkong, in succession to Wor Bro. E. H. Ray. Wor. Bro. Longuet installed his officers as follows:- Senior Warden, Bro. C.. H. Grace; Junior Warden, Bro. W. C. Barrett; Treasurer, Bro. W. E. Allen; Secretary, Wor. Bro, A. O'D. Gourdin; Senior Deacon, Bro. P. W. Goldring; Junior
Deacon, Bro. W. J. G. Whiley, Dr. of Ceremonies, Bro. J. M. Tyler, Bro, J. Vanstone; Steward, Bro. J. Hagelberg. At the banquet the following toasts and songs were given :-The King and the Craft, by the Worshipful Master (song, Wor. Bro. Geo. P. Lammert); H.R.H. the Most Worshipful Grand Master and the Grand Lodge of England, by the Wor- shipful Master (song, Bro. C. H. Grace); The District Grand Master and Officers of the District Grand Lodge of Hongkong and South China, by The Worshipful Master (song, Bro. Geo. Grimble); Sister Lodges and Visitors, by Bro. Senior Warden (recitation, Wor. Bro. A. OD. Gourdin); The Worshipful Master, by Wor. Bro. E. H. Ray (song, Bro. P. W. Goldring).
VICTORIA RECREATION
REGATTA DINNER,
CLUB.
In the Index Floræ Sinensis there are sixteen species of calantbe recorded, and four species are found in Hongkong. One of these, Calanthe gracilis, is now flowering in the No. 3 house, where it is represented by two specimens, one of which bears one scape and the other four. It is a showy orchid, but it is interesting as it has been recorded from the Khasia Hills in addition to Hongkong. In the latter place it may be found growing on moist rocks on Mount Parker.
Roses and camellias in the Gardens have now a quantity of bloom on them, and should prove attractive for some time to come.
A very fine Bauhinia is in flower in the new garden near the deer-peu. It is a much finer species than Bauhinia purpurea, which was on flower a short time ago, and the flowers differ structurally from that plaut. The colour is of a deep rose-purple excepting the lower petal, and bas a large claret-coloured blotch on it. The individual flowers are 5 inches across and are bundantly produced in large terminal corym b se puuicles.
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Now that the deflciency of seats in the new garden has been remedied visitors will be able to enjoy with more comfort some of the lovely views of the harbour and Glenealy which are to be seen from there, particularly where the undergrowth in front of the seats has been cleared for the purpose.
The V.R.C. Regatta Dinner. held at the Kowloon Hotel on the night of the 23rd inst., was a great success, a large number of V..0. members, besides quite a few visitors, being present; the dining hall, in fact, was just as full as it could be without interfering with general comfort. Among those present were Lieut. Newman, of the Amphitrite, and Mr. Cummings, chief officer of the Brilliant; Captain Cowlishaw, unfortunately, could ot attend. Mr. H. C. Austen, secretary of the V.R.C..in the absence of Mr. A. Chapman, the president. presided. When dinner was well advanced. and all were clothed in headgar from Tom Smith's crackers, Mr. Austen, amid much applause, proposed "The King." Rising to The Secretary of the Peninsular and Oriental the toast, the company sang the National Steam Navigation Company informs us that at Anthem. Lieut. Newman, in proposing the 63rd annual meeting of the company, which Prosperity of the Club," coupled with “ Health was to be held on the 11th December, the to the Secretary," spoke of the commendable. directors, after providing for the usual dividend spirit in which affairs of the club were managed ' at the rate of 5 per cent, per anuum on the the V.R.C. had done its level best to promote sport. Mr. HC. Austen was referred to in the highest terms, and Mr. Frank White was a man worthy of remembrance (loud applause). Mr. Austen, in responding on Lehalf of the committee and members
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preferred stock, would recommend a dividend on the deferr d stock of 64 per cent, for the six morths, and a bonus of 3 per cent., making, with | the interim d vidend of 34 per cent, paid in June, a total distribution on the deferred stock of 13 per cent, of the year.
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HEALTH DISTRICTS III & IV.——Staff.—1 inspector, 2 foremen, 2 rat-collecting coolies Work done by the inspector with the assistance of one foreman :--
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Visits re rat-rans, défective con-
oretes, eto.
Visits to houses where there are
dead bodies
Service of notices
Disinfections... Miscellaneous
798
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315
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16
1,147
The rat-collecting coolies' work and that of que foreman has been similar to that done in Health Districts I & II.
HEALTH DISTRICTS V & VI.-Staff as in Health Distriots III & IV.-Work done by Inspector with one foreman
Visits re rat-ruus and defective
ground surfaces
Visits re dead bodies, Service of notices Disinfections... Miscellaneous
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The duties of the remaining foreman and the rat-coolies have been he same as in the pre- viously mentioned districts.
The
HEALTH DISTRICTS VII & VIII.-Staff.-1 inspector for the two districts, also 2 foremen and 2 rat-collecting coolies, 1 temporary in- spector at the Disinfecting Station, I clerk for Disinfecting Station, 1 temporary foreman for removal of sick, 17 artisans, 29 coolies, 5 fore- men, 16 temporary case-rem ving coolies, work done by the Inspector with the assistance of one foreman comprises the following items:-
Service of notices
270 Visits re rat-ruus, defective concrete,
etc.
862 Visits re limewashing of godowns 85 48 Miscellaneous inspections
1,265
The Temporary Inspector. is employed the whole day at the Disinfecting Station, there being no permanent Inspector now in charge there since the departure of Inspector Allen on leave. The Clerk's time is taken up in attend- ing to the telephones and in helping to keep. registers. The temporary foreman for the removal of cases has superintended the removal of 7 patients to hospital in Districts 3 to 10.: When not employed in the work he has to superintend the work which the coolies do in the up-keep of the apparatus. The 16 case-
follows:-8 removing coolies are divided as allotted to the Tung Wah Hospital for remov. ing cases to hospital and bodies to the Mortuary from the hospital, 4 removing bodies and cases from the Districts 3-10 to the Mortuary, and visit the Italian Convent daily to remove bodies. These men also assist in conveying clothing - to the Disinfector and clean all ambulances and dead carts after use. They have removed 5 bodies from the Tang Wah Hospital, 7 from