September 8, 1906.)
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accordance with the provisions of the Building Ordinance, but to examine the ground floors with a view to ascertaining if there were any germs might be introduced through the floors reasonable grounds for fearing that plague as would be the case if they were broken up or in an apparently bad condition. My instruc- tions are to do as little damage as possible, and if therefore there does not appear to be any reasonable grounds for believing the floors may be in a bad condition I do not consider it my duty to make holes in them. I did make a certain number of holes in these houses and examined the concrete which seemed to me to be sufficiently good to render it unnecessary for sanitary purposes that I should require it to be relaid. In the case of each house Ï carefully thumped over every part and could tell by the sound that the ground was solid and the same all over. I can give no explanation of the charge having been made against me by Chak other than that suggested by my solicitor that on false pretences he did himself receive money and has pocketed it. I have had very little to do with the man. Before I examined the houses in question he told me be represented the owners and asked me to let him know when I proposed to examine them. And I did so. That is my statement, your Worship.
His Worship then committed defendant to take his trial at the next Criminal Sessions, bail being fixed at $500,
SNIPE SHOOTING COMMENCED.
INTERESTING EXPERIENCES.
Sept. 1st saw a considerable number of sports. men journeying into the New Territory to take advantage of the opening of the snipe shooting season... From the reports which they have brought back we learn that the prospects of good port are exceptionally bright. The birds down from the north in large have come numbers and are settling in a manner which is likely to afford joy to the men with the guns.
Two men from the island did exceptionally well. No fewer than 122 birds fell to their united guns.
CHINA OVERLAND TRADE REPORT.
PEAK CHURCH.
The annual meeting of those interested in Paul's College. the Peak Church was held on Sept. 6th at St. presided, and there were present Rev. C. §. The Bishop of Victoria Hickling. Rev. A. J. Stevens (acting hon secretary), Messrs. R. T. D. Sayle and F. I Gelsthorpe.
The report for the year 1905-6 was submitted as follows:
The Committee have pleasure in presenting the following report on the Peak Church during the year ended March 31st, 1906. During the year, a celebration of the Holy Communion was held every Sunday at 8 am. and this service continues to be well attended Jy residents at the Peak. During the winter months, the arrangements made in previous years were again in force; children's services were held bn the first and last Sundays of each month by the Rev. C. H. Hickling and the Rer. F. T. Johnson respec- tively; whilst on the remaining Sundays of each month a Sunday School (under the superintendence of the Rev. F. T. Johnson) was conducted by Mrs. Barnes-Lawrance and Mrs. Pritchard, with occasional help from Mrs. Woodward. The thanks of the Committee are due to these ladies for their assistance in the Sunday School; also to Mrs. Hornby for kindly playing the harmonium at the children's sor- vices, and to the clergy who have conducted services in the Church during the year The offerings amounted to $333.05 (as against $148.31 in 1904/19.5 and $431.67 the average for the five years 1900-1915). The expenditure for the year exceeded the offerings by $80-a bill for colour washing, painting and repairs, amounting to $240 having to ba met: The credit balanco is thus reduced to $687.00. The accounts, kindly audited by Mr. F. B. L Bowley, are appended.
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Another couple who left for Castle Peak had very different experiences-in a boat. To quote the words of the narrator: " We left Queen's Status Wharf at midnight on Saturday in a motor boat bound for Castle Peak. We got as far as Seeton when the chief engineer was found asleep. We woke him up and told him to be more careful with the engines as things might go wrong. He was half asleep and we could get no sense out of him. A little later we found him asleep again. Then the first thing to break the monotony of the thump thump' was the engine going on fire. was a regular mass of limes. With water and wet blankets we extinguished the fire, but the inevitable result was that with the engine knocked out of running we began to drift. Pieces of lead and other things melted by the heat of the fire began to drop off, and the engineer had an interesting time trying to fix up things. At three o'clock he declared he could do no more and gave up. We offered him two dollars cumshow to get us to Castle Peak, but he said that if we offered him fifteen he couldn't do it. At 130 we hailed a fish boat, in which we were taken to Chin Wan. Then the
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people wanted quite a fabulous sum for the little job. We offered them our bank books and finally got fixed up for the night at a joss house. In the morning we had hot coffee and other things and went out for some sport. We secured a fair bag and when it was time to return We hailed another fish boat to take us as far as Seston on the chance of picking up a launch. But we had no such good fortune. At any rate we found that there would be no launch leaving before seven o'clock. After remaining there for a little time, having few cold sodas and other things we boarded another sampan which took us to Laichikok, where we telephoned for a launch which arrived and took us home. But no more motor boats
for me.
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IN ACCOUNT WITH REV. F. T. JOHNSON, Hon. Treasurer. April 1905-March 1906.
To caretaker's wages.. To repairs, painting, &c. To Robinson Piano Co.. To printing, advertising, &c. To Hospital Sunday
To Crown reut... To coolie hire To sundries
To balance in bank. To cash in hand
Cr.
By balance
By offerings at Services By rent from Mr. T. W. Horuby By interest
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Rev. A. J. Stevens-I see from the records that an instrument was brought from England two years ago. It fell to pieces. After that an instrument was hired every Sunday it needed.
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Finally on the motion of Mr. Sayle, second ed by Mr. Gelsthorpe, it was decided to obtain an
instrument and leave the committee to make arrangements for its keeping.
This conclu led the business.
PRISONER'S DASH FOR LIBERTY.
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A great commotion prevailed in the vicinity of the Magistracy na Sptember 6th. Chinaman, who had been sentenced to three months' imprisonment and six hours in the stocks for burglary, was placed in the waiting room to await his decoration with the board that would indicate his offonos. As the Indian constable in charge did not appear particularly vigilant, the prisoner decided th it opportunity to regain his freedom should not be missed. Taking advantage of the Indian looking the other way, the Chiusmin bolted through the open passigo at the side, darted down the steps at the rear, and ran dowa Pottinger Street. No sooner had he escaped then the alarm was given. Whistles were blown and all the members of the force were on the alert. Meanwhile Polic, Sergeant Fox bad set out in pursuit, and though the prisoner had a start of about 20 yards the officer sprinted well down tue street. that, given a clear course, would soon have brought him up to the runaway. But this was. the trouble. The crowd gathered quickly and whether intentionally or unintentionally many people got in the way. Several of these were bowled over as they obstructed the officeria his rush down hill. The prisoner turned in to Wellington Street, but Sergeant Fux soon had him in sight again. Undoubtedly the fact of keeping to the open street made his capture comparatively easy. At any rate the officer 108.00 kept up the pace and at last captured his mau 249.00 in Cochrane Street, not far from the Central Markét. He was led back to the station looking much worse after his adventure, and was finally 1.00 adorned with the board and taken off to pass 3.24 six hours in the stocks. 3.15 697.00
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29.00
14.00 15.25
$1,100.80
$ Q. 751.80
KULANGSU (AMOY) MUNICIPAL COUNCIL.
Minutes of a meeting of the Kulangsu 333.05 Municipal Council, held at the Board Room
on the 14th Angust, 1906,
14.95 1.00
$1.100 80
The report was adopted on the motion of the Bishop, seconded by Mr. Sayle.
His LORDSHIP pointed out that the balance was slightly less than last year.
Mr. SAYLE suggested that the Public Works Department might be asked to remove the number from the pillar of the church porch.
His LORDSHIP agreed that it was objection- able, and on the motion of the Bishop seconded by Rev. A. J. Stevens, it was agreed to communi- cate with the Hon. Mr. Chatham on the subject. On the motion of Mr. Gelsthorpe, seconded by the Rev. A. J. Stevens, the committee was re-elected, Mr. Sayle being appointed in place of Mr. H. W. Slade,
The Rev. A. STEVENS referred to the organ. His LORDSHIP said the organ was practically non-existent. When he took the service two months ago Mrs. Hornby kindly came to play.
on that occasion it had to be carried from the vestry into the church with difficulty. The organ was falling to pieces, and the question was whether or not they ought to buy a new
one.
Rev. C. H. HICKLING-There is need for one.
The BISHOP-Yes, but any instrument you put in that place will fall to pieces. Perhaps it would be best if this meeting approve of the principle of providing a harmonium and leave the details to the committee.
Mr. SAYLE-You seem to have money enough?
His LORDSHIP –Yes,
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Present: Messrs. F B. Marshall (Chairman), C. A. V. Bowen, A. F. Gardiner, L. I. Thomas I. Takatsuki, W. H. Wallace and the Secretary.
1. The Minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed.
II. A letter is received from Mr. Takatsuki accepting the invitation of the members to join the Council.
III. Mr. Takatsuki takes his seat on the Council, in place of Mr. Kobayashi.
IV. A letter is received from the Senior Consul, asking for the opinion of the Council in referencs t the proposal of the Mixed Court Magistrate to establish a Detained House. The Council decide the establishment of such a House undesirable, as they would be unable, with the small Police force at their disposal, to spare sufficient men to exercise the very necessary and proper control over such a house.
V. The question of the Sanitary condition of public wells was mentioned by Mr. Bowra and discussed. The Secretary was directed, when he could find time, to evolve a scheme of numbering these wells and have samples of water drawn from some of them with a view to it being analysed.
VI. The Secretary is instructed to have a light rail protection placed round the well near Teunis Ground.
(8d.) FRED. B. MARSHALL, Chairman.
By Order,
C. BERKELEY Mitchell,
Secretary,
Kulangsu, Amoy,
September, 1906.