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UNION CHURCH SALE OF WORK,
THE HONGKONG WEEKLY PRESS AND
[December 9, 1907.
THE EVENING'S CONCERT.
called for coffee, and appeared very much sur- The following programme was played to a prised on being told that it was not kept in fall house :-
Bass Solo
PART 1.
The Diver," Mr. Claxton.
Loder
stock for prisoners. The sergeant explained to him that if he had behaved himself on the previous night he would have been allowed out on bail of 815, and could have spent the night Humorous Song.
in more comfortable quarters. As it was, he would have to pay $25 bail to be immediately Mr. A. S. Cobden. Piano Solo... (a) "Am Meer,"..
released. The Count was not long in handing b) Polonaise in C Minor... Chopin he ordered him to go and call a chair. The over the money, then, turning to a constable,
Mr Chalmers.
Mr. P. W. Goldring.
Tenor Solo (encured) Humorous speech
Schubert-Liszt
"Universal Elixir" Mr. L. Hutchinson.
encore 1.
constable did not go, but told him where one could be obtained. The Count lost no time in getting away from the Station, and failed to appear before Mr. Melbourne at the Pollos Court Tenor Solo "I wait for Then," [encored] Hawley yesterday. His bail of $25 was estreated. Selection by the Band of H.M.S.
Mr. A. E. Payne.
Montnouth. ̈*
On December 3rd the sale of work promoted in aid of the organ fund of the Union Church was opened by Mrs. Stokes, wife Selection by the Band of H.M.S. "Monmouth" of the Commodore. The large drill shed at Volunteer Headquarters had been kindly placed at the disposal of the promoters, and was fit tingly decorated for the occasion. Besides the stails at which all sorts of fancy and useful articles were sold there were various amusements for the childroo, such as the toboggan, the shooting gallery and the fairy stall. The hour of opening was originally arranged to suit Lady Lagard, but owing to the recent sad breave- ment at Government House, L-dy Lugard was unable to perform the opening ceremony, so Mrs. Stokes kindly consented to take her place. It was not until some few hours after the opening that the crowd gathered. Then the drill shed and parade ground presented an animated appearance, and the ladies who were condusting the sale did their work well, lightening many a sightseer's pocket, but providing him or her with something service- able in return. It is needless to remark that the toboggan, the shooting gallery, the curiosity shop and the fairy stall the chief objects of attraction to the children, and the ladies in charge of these had a very busy time during the afternoon. Music was provided by the band of II.M. S. "King Alfred" which placed at the disposal of the committ-e by the Admiral, Sir Arthur W. Moore.
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Mr. Hickling, the Pastor, in calling upou Mrs. Stokes to declare the bazaar opeu, stated
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that the time of the opening was fixed for 2.20 p.m. when it was expected that Lady Lugard would perform the ceremony, as she had intimated ti at that time would be the only suitable one for her. As all know, owing to most untoward circumstance which had taken place, Lady Lugard was unable to be present, but he was sure that all present had been sympathising with the bereaved at Government House. The committee had already expressed the sympathy that the members felt for Lady Lugard and the others at Government House, and it was very kind of
the Governor's wife to let them know that sho was unable to fulfil the duty sas hal promised to undertake, at
very early hour. Then they communicated with Mrs. Stokes, who most kindly undertook the task that would otherwise bave been performed by Lady Lugard.
he members of the committee were in absolute
new
agreement with Lady Lugard that there shou d be no long ceremony at the opening of the sale of work. This was the first sale of the kind that had been held in connect on with the Union Church, but the requirements for the organ and other matiers of a pressing
caused nature had
them to ppeal to somewhat wider circle than usual, and they trusted that their appeal would be a success. He thought, cousidering the number connected with the sale, that it would be a most successful one, and he trusted that the result would reward the labours of those ladies who had taken such an energetic part in its promotion. Mr. Hickling then asked Mrs. tokes, who was accompanied by Commodore Stokes, to declare the sale opened.
Mrs. Stokes-I have very great pleasure in declaring the sale of work opened, and in wish ing it every success.
The ladies and gentlemen connected with the
sale were:-
No. 1 8:all-Mesdames J. Rodge, Malcolin Watson and Subbings.
No. 2 stall-Dr. Sebres aud Mesdames Bridger and R. M. Gibson.
No. 3 stall-Mesdames McIntyre, Rodger aud Bonnar.
No. 4 stall-Mesdames Auld, Hickling and Templeton.
Refresh ent stall-Mesdames W. G. Hum. phreys and D. Macdonald, assisted by the Missex Humphreys, G. Rodger, N. Rodger, C. Pearse and P. Lammert.
The curiosity shop was in charge of Miss Stewart and Mr. Hall; Mr. Nicholsou ran the shooting gallery; Mr. J. L. Macpherson the toboggan slide and the weighing machine; Miss Rodger the fairy well; Mr. C. Hodgins the rocking boat; and Mr. MoHutchen the home golf.
PART 2.
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Three Characteristic Japanese Dawes by the Misses Koyeon, Koyakko, and Shimeta, accom- panied by the Misses Tokuhachi, Kosin, and Jakko; on Samisens, and Miss Yen on the Taudzumi.
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"Festival Dance,"...by the Misses Koyakka and Shimeta. My Home.".
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Solo Banco by Miss Kojen Fukagawa, "...Argument by the Misses Koyen, Koyakko and Shimeta.
A COUNT'S ADVENTURES IN
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HONGKONG.
PEDESTRIAN1JM.
The international walking match at Shanghai on Nv. 24th was won by the French team. Only five teams entered, and there were 27 starters. The course was over 18 miles of good metal road, and the time limit was three hours and three quarters.
A veteran of 69 years did it in 3h. 47m.
in 1905, the English in 1906 and the French The English team won in 1904, the French
again this year-two victories sach.
The walking of the winner, W. 8. Feather- stonhaugh, was a splendid exhibition of peden- trianism. He walked with that judgment which is so often lacking in competitions, and when it came to the last few miles he stepped out effiuely and won by nearly 300 yards from B. Luous of the French team. C. Marges, who had to be content with third place, but he walke.j won in 1905 and was placed second in 19J6, gamely, endeavouring to make up the time he lost on the heavy roads when he was on the hard metal.
Count Seloworenen came ashore on November 97 to
SOUEA friends, Jut midnight he strolled on to Pedder's Wha:f ing Constabla Bond, who was on duty there, he with the object of returning to his ship. Hail- ordered him to pr cure a sampan. The con-
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stable called one of the night boats, but it did minutes had elapsed na the sampan had not immediately. When some five
policeman, and in au insulting manner asked run alongsid· the Count again approached the
waiting so long, at the same time calling him the constable what he meant by keeping Lim
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"English swine." Such abasive 1-nguage was sufficient to justify the constable in arresting even a Count, and he decided to take the foreign notability to the Police Station however, the Count struck him across the heart When Policeman Bond attempted the arres1,
in a cavalary regiment, and said if be had his with his walking stick, told him he was an officer
Bond
The officials were ;—
JUD JES:
Sir Pelham Warreo, K.C.M.G., A. MoLeod, Exq, G. Lanaing, Esq.
COMMITTEE,
Hon. Treasurer.-M. Speelman, Esq. Finance, Prizes, eto.-C. R. Bennett, Esq.; R. W. Heidorn, Esq.
Roate, etc.-R. W. Gauson, Esq; Dr. U. Fresson; R. J. Fearon, Esq; Dr. G. Hanwell,
Traffic, sto.-Lieat.-Col. Bruce; Capt. Bar- rett; F. J. Barrett, Esq.
Starter.-S. W. Pratt, Esq. Timekeeper.-W. G. Pirie, Esq.
Honorary Secretary.-N. B. Ramsay, Esq. post, with the exception of B. Russell of the All the competitors who started passed the English team, who was brought back in an
automobile.
THE RESULT.
The following are the detailed official results with the times >—
1.-W. S.
(Eng.)
Featherstonhaugh
2.-B. Lucas (Fr.)... 3.-C. Marges (Fr.) 4. Martin (Gr) 5.-W. Jessel (ur.) 6. -T, Wade (Ind).
7.
-G. A. Tarner (Eng.) 8.—C. Ca'laco (Port.)
-W. Gerrard (Eng.)
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11.-P. J. Dunno (Ind.)... 10. - 1. McKenna (Scotch )
13,—J. Gils (Fr) 12.-A. a. Whyte (Scolob.)
sword with him he would cut the constable in two. "Fancy you, a common policeman, daring proceeding, when be again found himself in the to put your hands on me he Count was Constable's grip, and being hustled along the wharf in a very undignified manner. got his prisoner as far as the Hongkong Hotel, where the Conat made another blow at him with his stick, and tried to trip him. 1. the the more active, relieved the nobleman of his struggle both men fell, but the constable was
stick, and getting a good grip on him raised the Count to his feet and again proceeded on the journey to the Central Station. There was another delay at the Post Office, for the Count, be ng walk another step. tired after his ex-rtions, absolutely refused to chair, placed him in it, and eventually landel The constable procured u the irascible Count in the charge room at the duty there, took the charge against him, and Central Station. Sergeant Hedge, who was on told him he would be allowed oat on $15 bail. the serg-out would give him a stamped receipt The Count was willing to put up the bail provided
for the amount, but the latter courteously in formed him that the Government were not in uostamped reo ipl, in such instances. the habit of supplying stamped receipts, or
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in a call for the night. When the door of the Count refused to pay the bail money he was put prison closed behind him and the Count has bsen left to his reflections for awhile, he began place. He bad blanket, and could if he to realise that a cell was not a very pleasant wished make
o the regulation pillow, 24. but there wera no other comforts, and the cell was
dark. sergeant ho demanded pitch
Calling the soft pillow and a light, but needless to sỹ, got neither. Early next morning when a constable went to s e him he was very much depressed, and was quite willing to go eat ou bail without taking a stamped receipt. Fancy me being in Chinese cell all night," he remarked, and then
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14.—M. J. Callace (Port.) 15.-A. R. Moures (Ind.) 16. -R. Bahlmann (Ger.) 17.—.). M. d'Alm-ida (Port.)....... 18.-J. Douvé (Fr.)
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A. M. Collaco (Port.)
h. m.
...2 46 01.2 ...2 48 52.1 2 51 03.3 2 52 35 ...4 54 9.1 ..2 55 00
2 55 24.3
2 55 24.4 2 56 28.1 0 414 45.2
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3 2 26.3
2 58.1
3.2
4 14
3
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5 47.4
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Dr. H. C. Patrick (Scotob.)...3 33 10.3
3 35 6.2
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P. Servanin (Ind.)...
J. V. Marshali (Scotob)
22.
L. B. Austen (Ind.)
23.
W. Rodrigues ([ud.)
25.-F. Kargo (Ger.) 26-H, T. Wade (Ind.)
3 37 10
3 47 LO
The team resalt worked out as follows :- French team .. German team
2 +3 + 11 + 15
31
Portuguese tam. Scotch team
4+5 +13+ 19 7 +12+ 14 + 16 9+10+17 + 18
41
49 54
Ludividul competitors did not count for places in reckoning for team prizes.