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choir, instrumental selections were played, and performances ou musical dumbbells were given. The Rev. C. Bone, superintendent presided and was supported by Mrs. Brown. the president. An excellent tea was provided by the matron. Mrs. Jacobs.
AT THE NAVALYAED.
There was no end of pleasure for Navalyard employees on Tuesday. The forenoon of that day was devoted to sport, the annual football match, married v. single. taking place at Happy Valley and ending in a win for the latter team. Then races and tugs-of-war were indulged in until it was time to return for Christmas dinner. At this, Inspector Lawrence presided over a large muster and a jolly hour was spent. In the the evening a dance was held in the mess room which was prettily
decorated for the Occasion. An attractive festure in the decorations was the large shield of medals on either side of which was a circles of daggers. The medals included the South African, the Fomali, the Indian frontier and the China and belanged to members of the Dock- yard police who had seen service in the places mentioned, A large number attended the dance, and all were well cared for by Inspector Lawrence and a number of the police, whose efforts were responsible for the success of the evening.
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CHINA OVERLAND TRADE REPORT,
SUPREME COURT.
Monday, December 24th.
IN SUMMARY JURISDICTION.
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which were hang round the walls attra ting the eye. Mesars. Ritchie and Grant acted as M's C. and fulfilled their onerous duties to the satisfaction of all concerned, while those to whom dancing did not appeal were conveyed to the adjoining rooms by members of the com- mittee who saw their wants supplied. Those associated with the work which brought the BEFOre Mr. A. G. WISE (PUISNE Judar. ball to a successful conclusion were Messrs. Baker, Gordan, Grant, R. Macdonald, Parr, Brasil, Kendall, Davitt, Lee, McLennan, Brennan, Watt and Ogg.
Dancing started about nine o'clock and was
continued until an early hour in the morning The programme included four waltzes, two polkas, three sets of quadrilles, two sets lancers three barn dances, two Circassian circles, Caledonians, German schottische. Highland
Reel. De Alberts, Highland schottische sad Sir Roger de Coverley. Music was supplied by the Calcutta String Band.
ANOTHER HIGHWAY ROBBERY AT KOWLOON,
An old hawker who had sold his wares at Shamshnipo on Dec. 2nd, realising a little over $8 thereon, was returning to the village ST. PETER'S SEAMEN'S CHURCH.
of Yuen Leung on the same night when he The annual sports in connection with this
was "held up and robbed by four Chinese. ohurch were held at Stonecutters on Christmas When he had traversed half the distance day. the same Suco°88 aftending them
between Shamshuipo and Chinwan, and was in former years. Several launches carried the ascending a steep incline, four meu sorang from holiday makers to Stonecutters where the a ravine and belaboured him with bamboo poles. I afternoon was happily spent amid p'easant Then when he appealed for merov they bound surroundings. When a long sports programme
his hands. after which they relieved him of had concluded. the party returned to
the wa'at belt containing his money and Institute at Kowloon wbere dinner
left him, proceeding in the diration of provided. Then the event of the evening Shamshnipo. As soon was the unloading of the Christmas "brig "self the hawker followed them, and when nesr out of which every man got a present. Pro
the village of Kopakan raised the ory of "Save ceedings were enlivened by the contribution life," which brought out the villagers. As of songs and recitations.
soon as they realised what had happenel the good people mustered in fores and pursued the robbers, some of them being armed with rifles and revolvers. Shots were the runaways, but none hit, and only one of the four thieves was captured.
CONCERT AT CIVIL HOSPITAL.
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Hospital patients were not forgotten in the season of peace and goodwill, and all thoroughly enjoyed themselves at the concert held in No. 11 ward on Tuesday afternoon. The ward was tastefully decorated by the nurses and a number of patients, and the merits of the concert can be judged by reference to the programme apper.ded which includes prominent names in the local musical world.
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charged before Mr C. D. Melbourne at the Police Court yesterday and remanded.
KULANGSU (AMOY) MUNICIPAL COUNCIL.
Miuutes of a meeting of the Council held at the Board Room, on the 4th December, 1906.
Present:-Messrs W. H. Wallao (Vice chairman). C. A. V. Bowra, A. F. Gardiner L, I. Thomas, the Health Officer and
Secretary.
the
1. The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed.
His Excellency, Hon. Mr. F. H. May, amused the andience with his Irish anecdotes and the humorous songs of Mr. Cobden osused much merriment. The programme was as follows:--- Pianoforte Solo Valso Ballet' (Chaminade). Mr. G. Grimble; Song Gleaner's Slumber Song' (Walthew). Mrs. Badeley; Song 'The Bandolero' (Leslie Stuart). Mr. G. Balloch; Recitation The Heart's Charity' (Eliza Cook). Miss Blair; Song 'The Widow Malone' (J. Russell). His Fxcellency, Hon. Mr. F H. May. C.M.G.; Humorous Song. Mr. A.S. Cobden; Pianoforte Solo 'Bercens' (Anon). (This was composed by a lad of 11), Mr. G. concerning the registering of land recently 3. A despitch is read from the Senior Consul Grimble; Recitation Irish Anecdotes (Anon). acquired by the Council, and it is decided to His Excellency, Hop, Mr. F. H. May; ARK the Senior Consul (.M.G.; Song 'I know a lovely garden' Council with a certificate as he suggests (G D'Hardelot). Mrs. Badeley; Zong, 4. The Secretary reports the heavy loss to
Three for Jack' (Squire). Mr. G. Balloch; Song 'Peace and Rest' (Batten). Mrs. Newborn: Humorous Recitation; Mr. A.. B. Cobden; Xmas Carol' The First Nowell'
POLICE BALL.
The committee whose efforts culminated in the successful dance held at No. 7 Police Station
on Dec. 26th, from the cougratulations of many in attendance had the satisfaction of knowing
tenders for the removal of night soil 1907.
2. The Secretary is instructed to call for
to
furnish the
of assessments and licenses being paid in notes to the ratepayers arising through the number
and small coins, and he is instructed to issue # notice that on and after the 1st of Janasry, 19 ‘7. all assessments and licenses of $2.00 and over are to be paid in the large dollar, otherwise discount at Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corpn. rates will be charged.
5. The Superintendent of Police reports the following cases have been dealt with at the Mixed Court sines the last meeting :-
SUMMO 878.
Breach of Municipal Regulations ..5. Being concerned in an abduction. 1. Refusing to quit premises... Assault.......1.
SUMMARY ARRESTS,
that their labours had not been in vain. With that forethought which characterizes the police, everything necessary to insure the success of the evening was anticipated, and with the pervading spirit of goodwill which prevailed the dance
bound to be The sombre appearance of the station was entirely transformed, and under the bright tempt of Court...1. Assault...1.
. STIDOSIS,
light of aro lamps, mellowed by that of nume- rous Japanese lanterns, the surroundings looked very imposing. The ball room was prettily draped with flags, the usual placards want to know the time ask a policeman,” sto.
If
you
Being in possession of stolen property Theft...1. Committing a nuisance.....2.
A DISPUTED CONTRACT. Mr. Hursthouse from the Crown Solicitor's Office appeared for San Lee and Co. who latrine keeper, for work done, money paid claimed $450 from Chun Hon Kai, a Chinese
latrines at Victoria View, Kowloon, as per and materials supplied id connection with estimate. The Sanitary Roard served 18 notices, all of which were admitted, requiring
the notices. The defendant, who was owner of the work to be dene in accordance with
the property, went to the plaintiff and asked how much he would charge to do the work required by the Sanitary Board. He gave an estimate which was accepted and the work was done to the satisfaction of the Sanitary Board, the usual notice of completion having been received. The only question, said Mr. Hursthouse, was one of price which agreed upon. Mr. Gardiner for the defendant contested the price.
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After hearing parties, hia Honour referred the rise to 'e Registrar to assess the value of the work done.
MACAO.
FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT],
December 27th. New years do not bring many changes to this ancient city, but wa hagin 1907 with the new Senado; and H.E. Pedro Coutinho, the new Governor is expected to leave Lisbon about the end of February.
No reply has been made yet to the merchants' petition against the compulsory sealing of their jourusle, ledgers, pash and stock books,
Mr. Bresan, the Commissioner of Customs at Lapps, has had his hands and face severely burned by the explosion of an acetylene lamp.
The postmaster here does not believe in Sunday work. Mails arriving on Sundayı ard deposited in a Chinese sho, and left till the Chinaman takes them to the post office next morning! This is admittedly unsafe, but instead of opening the post office on Sundays to receive the mails, I hear that our postmaster has asked the Hongkong post office not to forward any mail on Sundays!
GERMANY IN THE FAR EAST.
A German telegram in the N.-C. Daily News says:---
for t'e erection of a new Consulate in Tsinanfu; The German Budget for 1907 provides £6,000
£3,90) for a summer residenos of the Peking Minister in Peitail (and £ 4,500 for enlarging the buildings of the Tokyo Embassy.
The Budget of the Colony of Kisochon contains the following ögu e8 ;---
The Colony's own
Contribution of
гетерие
the treasury. Expenditure
Recurring... Ex'r ordinary.... Items :- Civil Administra-
ti ·o..
|_
Military adminis
1907 against
Marks.
19.8 Marks.
1,500,000 798,000
11,700.000 13,600,000 13,200,000 14,398,000 7000,000 6,765,259 8 200,000 7,575,000
1,300 00 1,811,629
1. Con-
1 ration Building of har.
bour... Building of houses... Building of roads,
3,300,000 3,206,925
2301,100 3,410,000
(Signed) F. B. MARSALL,
Chairman K.M.C. By order,
C. BERKELET MITCHELL,
Secretary K. M. Č.
Houses for wor..
men
...
Afforestation
1,10 1,000 1,990,000
1,000,0 0)
50,000 80,000
80,000
C