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O. Ramsey, Mr. C. H. Ross, Paymaster and Mrs. Roome, Mr. G. A. Richar 180n, Dr. Alex. Renoie, Mr. Arthur Roberta, Mr. Lewis Rees, Mr. E. Ralphs, Mr. C. C. Rutledge, Mr. W. W. G. Ross, Mr. Remedios, Miss Reed, Mr. H. Logan Russell, Miss Ella Rowe, Hon. Gershom Stewart, Mr. Murray Stewart, Mr. Sercombe Smith, Mr. and Mrs. A. and Miss Seth, Mr. and Mrs. M. Stephens, Dr. and Mrs. Swan, Mr. and Mrs. Hans Schubart, Capt., Mrs., and Miss Stevens, Mr. W. R. Seymour, Mr. C. E. Scott, Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Slade, Mr. and Mrs. J. G, Smith, Mr. and Mrs. M. A. and Miss 3iebs, Mr. H. A. Siebs, Mr. Berno, Mr. Bruce Shepherd, Mr. and Mrs. W. Saun. ders, M and Mrs. A. W. Schellbass, Mr. and Mrs. E. Hamilton Sharp, Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Story, Capt. and Mrs. W. G. Simpson, Capt. and Mrs. Sayer, Dr. and Mrs. Stedman, Rev. and Mrs. W. J. Southam, Mr. P. W. Sergeant, Miss Stollard, Miss E. Schafer, Mr. J. R. M. Smith, Mr. Geo. Sommerville, Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Simmers, Mr. N. T. Stabb, Mr H. Shallard, Major and Mrs Strickland, Capt. and Mrs Leslie Stuart, Mr. R. P. Sharp, Miss Skipton, Capt. and Mrs Stokes, Mr Brooke Smith, Mr G. Morton, Mr O. Struckmeyer, Mr and Mrs Thomas Skinner, Mr. Findlay Smith, Mr. J. M. Place Silva, Capt. Skinner, H.K.V.R., Mr. Sio Kwok Young, Mr. A. G. Hamilton Smythe, Mr. Yates Stirling, Mrs. Yates Stir- ling, Miss Helen stirling, Miss Margaret Stir- ling, Mr. R. T. D. Sayle, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Schlumberger, Mr. D V. Steavenson. Mr and Mrs. Carl Schroter, Miss Squire, Mr. and Mrs. H. Too er, Mr. Tong,Tai Chuen. Mr. and Mrs. Basil Taylor, Mr. Bertram Tanner, Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Tomes, Mr. R, S, T. Trimmingham. Mr. and Mrs. rtuar Turner, Mr. and Mrs, W. J, Tutcher, Mr. and Mrs. Ross Taylor, Mr. William Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. H B. Townshend. Capt. and Mrs. Tulloch. Mr. and Mrs. B. Ê. Tomkins, Mr. A. Tyack, Mr. W. C. D. Turner, Mr. C. H. Thom son, Mr. Tung May Mark, Mr. R. P. D. Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. Tilden, Fr. Evaristo Torres, Mr. 8. W. Teo, Mr. Tseung Tse Kai, Mr. Tang Ming Teing, Mr. Tong Yu Shing, Mr. Tang Ting Fong, Mr. Ten Wai Suo, Mr. O. 1', Thompson, Mr. J. W. Trethewy. Mr. Un Tai Chuen. Mr. U Hoi Chan, Mr. N Wai Keng Mr. Un Min Tau, Mr. Veitch, Mr. H. S. Vaughan. Consul and Mme. Volpicelli, and Mr.. Vernon. H H. Judge A. Wise, Colonal and Mrs. Webb, Dr. and Mrs. G. A. Bateson Wright, Mr. Wei Yuk, Mr. Wei Long Sham, Mr. Wei Wah Teen, Mr. Wei On, Mr. F. . C. Wolfe, Mr. J. R. Wood, Mr. P. Wodehouse, Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Woodcock, Mr. J. Whittall, Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Walker, Mr. G. H. Wakeman, Mr. A. G. Wood, Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Woodward, Col. Mrs, and Miss Wylly, Mr. Arthur E. Wright, Eng.-Lieut. and Mrs. Lewis Wall, Mr. Arthur J. Williams, Dr. and Mrs. Hali Wright, Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Watson, Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Wilcox, Mr. and Mrs. Gordou Wright, Mr. R. A. Whitamore, Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Wright, Mr. and Mrs. Williamson, Lieut. and Mrs. Walker. Mr. and Mrs. James H. White, Rev. Thomas Wright, Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Wendt, Mr. F. W. Warre, Mr. Arthur G: Ward, Mr H. Percy White, Mr. Wang Kam Fuk, Mr. Wei Wing Hng, Mr. J. Wacker, Mr. C. D. Wilkinson, Mr. Wai Ting Pan, Mr. Wai Ting Teun, Mr. and Mrs. W. B. W. Walker, Mr. S. T Wenborne, Mr. Wong Tai Chun, Mr. Wong Pik Shan, Mr. Xavier, and Mr. Young Po Wa.
Mr.
The Yorkshire, Canton Fire, and Hongkong Fire Insurance companies on the 20th alt. deposited 100,000 yen each with the Japanese Department of Agriculture aud Commerc, through the Kencho.
CHINA OVERLAND TRADE REPORT.
A NEW FRENCH CANTON STEAMER.
TRIAL TRIP,
The new French steamer for the Cantou run,
the Paul Beau, ran a trial trip in the Harbour on Among those present were Captain Tranguel, the 3rd inst. There were many guests on board. Mr. J. Trevoux, Mr. Bazin, Mr. J. Landolt, Mr. Godineau, Mr. Housset, Mr. Beringdoague, Captain L Sauvage, Mr. G de Champeaux, Mr. J. Macdonald, Mr. W. A. Crake, Mr. W. C. Jack, Mr. T. Hamman, Mr. B. A. Hale, Mr. Muelle, Mr. H. T. Richardson, Captain W. A. Robinson, and Mr. F. H. Carmichael. The steamer went out on a run to the west of the Harbour and attained a very satisfactory speed. Tiffin was erved aboard. follows:-
The menu was as
Hors d'oeuvres Bourre.. Radis. Saucisson de Lyon.
PLATS.
Sole Normandie. Perdriz au Chou. Veau Bourgeoise.
Caille à la Turc. Asperges on branches. Rumsteack.
Pommes Lorette.
ENTREMETS.
Eclair à la Chantilly. Café. Thé.
Companie Francais de Navagation de Canton, Captain LE SAUV GE. in the name of the congratulated Mr. Trevoux on having had the bonon of constructing the Paul Beau and Mr. Jack and Mr. Wilks on the skill which they had brought to bear on the construction of the ship Mr. Trevoux, he thought, was able to meet all competition and to carry the French flag into the heart of China. In France, the tion of this new maritime world had acclaimed the incep- thoughtfulness which induced the Government company and admired the of Indo-China to adopt the measures which creation of a regular French line of navigation were destined to encourage Mr. Trevour in the between Hongkong and Canton. The French difficult royage which the Paul Beau had made maritime world had followed with interest the from Europe, and the successful results of this venture conferred great honour on his dis- tinguished confrère commanding, Captain Fran- geul. All those interested in naval affairs in France,
he was certain. were desirous of the success of the Compagnie Cantounaise, of which the able and distinguished director was M. Trevoux. He wished bim and his and raised his glass to Mr. Trevoux and the company the good wishes of all present captain of the Paul Beau, and drank to the prosperity of the Messageries Cantonnaises.
M. Trevoux complimented Captain Frangen! and Capt in L- Sauvage for the ability they had displayed in bringing the vessel out from th good wishes he had expressed for the success France, and thanked Captain Le Sauvage for of the company of which he was the manager, and he asked all those present to join with him in drinking the toast to these two officers and the visitors present, and the Press. was heartily drunk.
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celebrated Niclausse water tube type, two in number, each capable of developing 750 h. p., so that the vessel can attain a speed of 10 knots with one boiler. The speed at full power on the measured, distance was 121 knots. These boilers have given the greatest satisfaction on the passage out both from an economical point of view, and from the facility with which tted their bilers in the vessels of the principal they are fired. Messrs J. & A. Niclausse bave navies of the world, and as the result of trials in H.M.S. gunboat Seagull it has now been decided by the Admiralty to have them fitted to Monmouth type. Many merchant vessels in the new 1st-class armoured cruisers of the France are now fitted with this generator, which The saloon and cabins of the Paul Beau have promises to take the lead in water-tube boil-rs. been fitted out in every way with a view to the comfort of passengers. The smoke-room is a cosy and airy compartment. The dining saloou which can seat 2 persons is nestly fitted out in light oak and upholstered in light hair cloth. There are seven first class cabins with iron beds and spring mattresses, the lady or family cabin having bath and lavatory attached. Electric lights and fans are installed throughout. There are also a range of second class cabins, comfort- able and airy, whilst the accommodation pro- vided for the first class Chinese is all that can be desired. On the main deck special accommoda- tion has been provided for nat ve women passen- gers and a special installation consisting of iron fish traffic from Canton. tanks with water circulation is fitted for the A commodious gilley with the most modern French culinary appli- snces and presided over by a French chef kives promise of good living on Monsieur Trevoux's steamers. The vessel is under the command of Captain Frangeal, who brought her out from Nantes. The plans and specifications were prepared by Messrs. G. C. Wilks & Co., and the vessel constructed under the personal superin- of this Colony. Mr. Treveur, the owner, is to be tendence of Mr. E. C. Wilks, consulting engineer, complimented on his addition to the already large fleet of Canton steamers,
MR. W, FREEAR AT THE THEATRE.
The audience that turned out to witness Mr. Theatre Royal, on the 30th ult Willie Freear's Frivolities completely filled the Mr. Freear's performance was well worthy of the reputation he 8 gained as an entertainer all over the world. As an impersonator he has few equals as regards versatility and cleverness. He kept his audience the stage. in a ripple of laughter all the time he occupied
amusing sketch, which got him on the best of The programme opened with Freear as the Christy Minstrels," a most
terms
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the evening.
with the audience for the whole of
Considering that be alon was "putting up" the entertainment, Mr. Fr ear Reserves every praise for the way he kept the house amused. He is one of the best comedians ever seen in Hongkong. In the opening sketch he gave a negro song, "The Darkies' Jubiles," concerted medley, The Order of the Moou," introducing an instrument of his own, Toot." Then he appeared as a Frenchman; as Captain Frangeal in replying, thanked M.
a London costermonger; as an Irishman; aod had only done his duty, and drank to the success Trevoux for his kindly expressions, and said he
as a coon (with love song and dance), all the songs being written and composed by himself. of the firm which M. Trevouxrepresented, and to Perhaps the most sucessful item was Mr. Fre- the future success of the Messageries Can-ear's appearance as Minnie Palmer iu her song tounnaises, on whose behalf he was determined to down the house. He also introduced, among and dance, "I'm so shy," which fair y brought do his best to promote that success. He trusted that the Paul Beau would be the
other things, "Reminiscences of an Evening smith" (as sung by an actor), "The Charge Party," introducing "The Village Black- of the Light Brigade" (in dialect), "The Alphabetical. Temperance 1. ecture,' Irish Policeman." The performance concluded with an impersonation of Madam Oyster Patti in an upper attic selection." During the evening there was a bioscope exhibition by M. Rebemanjee.
means
of carrying the French flag into the Chinese Empire. (Applause).
Mr. G. Mannington replied in a very happy speech in French for the Press. The formal proceedings then terminated.
The new river steamer Paul Beau, built to the order of Monsieur J. Trevoux of Canton, by the Compagnie Francais de Construction Navale at Nantes, is a steel twin screw steamer built to the highest class in the Bureau Veritas, her principal dimensions being as follows:- Length, 228 feet, beam, 38 feet, draft (loaded), to 8 feet 6 inches, with a total displacement of
1250
fors and 1200 indicated horse power.
The Mr. Dennison Morgan, whose marriage to a Kyoto geisha took place on the 21st alt., is not, as reported, a son of the American millionaire, Mr. Pierpont Morgan, but a nephew of that gentleman. It may perhaps be hoped, says the Kobe Chronicle, that now the marriage is announced, Japanese papers will ceasa concern themselves with the doings of this young - gentleman, which have afforded them so much copy of an unveracious character
· during the last few months,
"The
To-night Mr. Freear will put on a fresh programme. H. E. the Officer Administeriog the Government will be present,
The engines are of the tri-compound type,sioner of Weihaiwei, accompanied by Mrs. The Hou, J. H. Stewart Lockhart, Commis- having cylinders 134, 213, and 36in. with Lockhart, arrived in Shanghai on the 29th ult. a stroke of 21țin. The boilers are of the by the C. N. ss. Shengking.
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