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We hear that a Devonshire dinner was held at the Hongkong Liub on Saturday ovoning, when eighteen Detonians sat down, with Vice Admiral Buller, G.B. in the abair. The Queen and the County having been duly toasted resolution was passed to form themselves into a society to be called "The Duronian Society in Hongkong" age Admiral Baller was tested President. Hongs followed the speeches and many a good," tell In Devon lingo concluded
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Apolated end that the "ald tenokar” had furant ant to be a young man, Bearing in mind the recent miscarriage of justice counsel strongly urged the jury to be thoroughly convinced that, this story of the complainuut was true before they fonad defendant guilty.
Yay the selabradang namal Por, Pro, G. Caldwell, Bro. M. Mitomall, and Bra. Bayer
The brethren, who contribute songs were Brother Crispin. Spriggs, Thomise, Gilchrist, War Bro. Arthur, and others Bro ( P Lammert prokled at the plaro. Shortly after
windling did peone or whether it was only a mads up story. To his Lordship's mind the His Lordship reviewed the evidence and mid they had to decide whether all this
topidanes was clear that the defendant was
Par teacher. If he was on the Brst day then he windled. However it was for the jury to
six to one after an alsonce of half an hour and stated that they had arrived at a verdot by a majority of
His Lordship1 ona scoopt a verdict of alt
you had better-But I think you have had to one if you bayo had a reasonable time. a resonable time, What do you say, Mr. Mr. Robinson-I am juite willing to taiko Robinson? Are you willing to take the verdict? their verdict now, my Lord,
The Baeretary, ĮVES WHEN LOMIBAND IN SIRSOFT. Tha brebaren haring asunod therregals and a HMS, Clapet, Amada? and brethren, en caly again, thank you for the cordial ander in which you have propert and received the toont of Distrire Grand Lodge cssembled in the lodgaroom, the Lodge was opened kun was at ito, meedaan
11. the GOVERNon, who was received with in the form. Wer Bo, WM1. Arthur occupy.laimed higuron, the mo The accounts of the Shanghai Tagboat Co., loud applause, wild Worshipful Master and wg the Worakipful Master's chair and Wor. Bro. to its place and was proew Limited, for the yea: 1895, show hat outings brethren, I think it was the great poet. Dryden L: Mallory that of the Immediate Past Master band playing "Giga saYO LO QUEDE TL 27,740 The amount at the credit of the who said that An honour any on cooned by set and Moulin then tried the Hong whwelve o'clock the proceedings were brought to prodt and lass account, including the balanon I should be sorry to any I ogend with thei Biled on this coach by Fast, lasters in order plumb, Lovel, and quer pouret in Fort wine, a class by the Finging of Auld Lang Syne, brought forward, is Tie, 90,818 against this immortal Bard, for a very great and I say of seniority, but the owing to the absence of and oil, and declared the bullding dedicated to led by Bro. Aitken interita dividends have been paid amounting to say, inpsralaled bonour has been conferred Right Wor. Bre Castor and others this had to Freemasonry. Freyors was again allered to the Tle. 15,000, to the reserve account Tls, 10.000 upon me this evening an honour quite an be varied to some extent and tas actasiarange G. And grand honours giran, andÚme and out of this balascoT 5,81850it is expected and unsought. I feel very acutely ment was as follows W Wor Bro. E ceremony was brought to coudinden by THE WILLARD OPERA COMPANY
D.G. Chaplain Master. The procession then re-formed and proposed to pay a flash dividend of Tha & par that there are many gentlemen round this table Cooke, J. W. We re. A. D. Death; Chap meet intersting address, by the Proy, Grand AT THE THEATRE ROYAL decide whether the defendant was the la share, making a total of 20 per cent for the who are more competant to custice to: lain, Bro. 8. EBay Secretary Wor, returned to the Lodge, room, where an addressOn Esturday night the Willard Opera Com was on the other days
duty involved in hodom No the day on ware that I au ape Bro. G: C. Coz; &D For returned into court
the insere regret of the Lodge are was a packed house to greet the company, wiany people being compelled to stand, and the member of Zotland Ledge. I am s mem- son; J.D., Wos, Bo, G. A. Cadwall Organist Mercer, and a presentation of a handsome spergne opened a short semos of the Theatre Royal het of the Lodge of Harmony in England and Bro, G. Pamuti D.C., Bro. J. Longheat wee psde to the Prov: Grand Master age with the aver popular Fun on the Bristol a stanach Mason, but unfortunately I have not IA. Wor. Bro. D. Manonald, Tyler, Bro. J. testimonial
anbsanuently remove to the present lodge room showed that their previous efforts to provide had time to take an active part in the working. Marwell
at his approaching departure, 25 but then I-retire from my Government I hope Aecial prayer for the sosion having bear The plate let into the foundation stage was heary reception the company recived festly Wor. Bro. W.. B. ARTHUR KidOne of when the building was reconstructed and sacther genring amusement had not been forgotten toroach the thirty-third degree. (Applause) offered by the chaplain,
including se it does. Mr. John F. Sheridan and have been asked to propsss the toast of the evening, and the Right Wor, District Grand the anticipated pleasures of this evening was storey added. It may now be seen in the N.E. The company is an exceedingly strong one, The Arst meeting in the new building was several other well known ladle and gentlemen, Master, whose absence we all so deeply deplore that this unique meeting would be presided over corner. has given us somɑ notes, which am by the Senior Past Master in the Lodge, our afraid may impinge upon what the Master esteemed Right, Wor. District Grand Master. held on the 15th October, 1858, Subsequently and it can be taken for granted that whatever Hin Forship I have power to take a vordiet is going to say upstairs, but which will give Under his genial and courteous presidency we disputes arose with the lessor, but use, were much a talented host of performers prodice of five to two if the jury have had a reasonable very lucidly the subject of the toast. We om had a grarantee that all things would work satisfactorily arranged and the ground is now during their stay hers will be well worthy of time.
The Foreman—Not guilty, mat to celebrato the fiftieth anniversary of smoothly and in harmony. But it is always hold direct from the Government, on Crown patronage Fan on the Bristol "is such a well. The Deputy Registrar Do you find the the grant of the warrant of Zatland Lodge the unexpected that happens and much lease at s nominal rental M. 81 per Bagus, looowa piece that it is not monodency to give defendant guilty or not guilty. (Applauss.) This is our Jubileo (Rasowed to air regret Rigat. Wert Brother Chater con In 1836 the Ledge had the pleasure of offering any outline of the story Really there is ahed applause This god to be the second senior met take the plase which would most upprepris hospitality to the Royal Essex Lodge, which lately no substantial story to the piece, and its His Lordship I should like to ask you lodge in Chian, but when the District stoly have bean-filled by him. At an interview we invited to hold its meetings in the Hall, suocess depends entirely upon the individual gentlemen, in regard to your verdict, whether was divided into two parts in 1876 it became with him yesterday he desired me to expres the owing to the troublons state of Canton and meat merits of the performers. It therefore skys you find there was conspiracy on the part of the audience roaring with anghter. The Mr. Robinson-My Lerd, the jury are not immortal Him. O'Brien, os éleserly pourtrayed bound to disoler what took place in private the senior lodge of Hongkong and South drop regret which his enforced shoe caused of the members being then in Hongkong. As much for their display on Saturday night that those two mon, or whether it was a matter of China. Like most useful institutious, it bin? and also gave me a brief outline of what he sandy mated, the Royal Sussar afterwards the anoneeded for three hours in keeping mistake Pik In 1863 o general ronumbering of the Lodges by Mr. Sheridan was of souras the centro consuitablem hid a very small beginning In December intended to do, and which we konw be woak renoved to Blanghai, 1845, a four years after the session of this island have done so well. With every opportunity to England, nine brethren met in conclave and given me I could not gepire to via with him working under the English Constitution took of attraction, had M Sheridan sustained His Lordship Are you not unlisted? - You
in discharging the very high and honour-pine, and the number of Zetland Lodge was the part with all his accustomed vigour, his have got your cardiol
changed from 708 to 525 Meantime the mem- Irish witticisms being resingly mirth pro Mr. Robinson Yes, I am satiated, my lord. the result of their discussion was a position to the Grand Lodge of England, the response to able tas expected of me this evening, and wond and battled by ourselves, thus saving allons of them was rubbed of her watch and chain, which was the fame of a warrant which bears the very short notice. Ifkave had will I fear berelip of the Lodge, bad largely increased vaking, and shim noting particularly in the Tis LordshipIt will be perfectly satisfa
This Jay fifty years, brethren and therocommodation afforded by the old bangu at a time whee, comparatively speaking, Hong-act. intermediate profits, and vasbling us to supply They had to go to the second floor of the shop dato 21st March, 1946. ~ (Applause) That was cause rap to til more signally in that other Masonic bodies had come into existence, second act, was in every way meritorious. Miestory if you answer that question, gentlemen. the widow's daughters, were great recess.upon the ground that there was cuaspirasy Kong was only partly populated, when it was was dated the warrant under which Zetland low becanis too milled for the requirements of Gracie Whiteford and Miss Veca Paley, as In finding a verdict of not guilty, did you do so ths Docupants of the nàop,took ahem and came escent to the Peak was regarded as equivalent as you know this is nobrly coincident with the ( robuilding was discussed; and, a scheme having some vory catchy songs in male otibre and she to the conclusion that you were not satisfied, as and threatened to call a policeman, when one of little more than a barren wok, and wheuan Lodge his been working up to the present, and the Craft In 1884, therefore, the question of Pater added to her popularity by singing between the uncle and nephew, ne did you COMB downstairs, with the watch in his hand. He to scaling Monter Ross, or sude: great Alpine beginning, of Masonry in this colony. A ball at length been decided upon the work was un- WEB Warmly encored. Mes Whiteford sang a
was given a hills prematurely in considerati dertaken, and the present building was opened on this occasion, and several brethren in Ledge This, however, was osrtainly not the case. The hold on the 26th June, 1846, and, if I may be of the conscientions seruples of some sections in Golobar, 1865, No ceremony was bhaerred. vivacious spirit and she had to respond to two spiracy, but this was not thold teacher.
of the brether and soalety generally, and a PORT nftar removal should be rested and fallen it would of course have shown marks began its youth in, gladness but was very saga desire areas amonjat the sambars of. Zafland { expressed their disappointment at the emission was introduced that most of the fan was obtained, tellers did swindle this man, but you are not
of daingo, whereis none were to bù seơn. The net by dependency, and endures. It was a Lodge to especially commemorate the grach To this the suswer was made that the building and these two ladies would do well to repeat Lentioned about the old teacher P month before so. When required for incident shows that ladies cannot be too careful question-whether Zailand Lodge would survive, date of the Jubiles of our warrant, which we had been opened without ceremony in dafore their no-hall ditties whenever they can. The Foreman-Yes,
But where the seces of Freemasonry, are sown rightly conuidor the fest established step towards to the wishes of the Right War. Prot. Grand Miss Montcastle Black Bolle, esso in His Lordship to the Interpreter-Tell the there they must flourish and bear fruit, the spread of Erstmasury with its enlightened Master, Bro. Mercer, who desired in no way to forarge share of prains, while the par prisoner he is disoliarged. The jury are not Haring thus provided itself with handsome peared as Caplain Ceberry, was much swindled the complainant. To the Jury). Mr. Mathieson, late Chief Inspector of Police zome, ifty-fold and some hundred-fold. tenets in this colony of Hongkong. The derogate from the oslebrations of lá55.formance of Mr. Alfred Jamer, who up satisfied that he was the old teacher who
Applause. The men of the hour were at hand. meeting of this evening was, accordingly ur Brothers Rawson and Mercer rallied the breth-ranged.
After some further remeke Wor. Bro and commandibus prember this Lodges ambo appreciated. Mosers. A. J. Lown, P. Clifton, Gentlemen, I thank you for the patient atten ren of Zotland and by their plack and encour
mention. The working has gone on steadily, provided plenty of merriment, and as Fan on discharged. There is another caso on Wednes agement an era of prosperity set, in which 1 ARTHUR proosided to read the following hista. guent history offers for oronts that all for special C. Schabert Contensy, and H. Nash sash tion you hays given to the case. You are now belleva has continaed ever since. (Applause.) rical sketch of the Lodges
The first airy in the minaies of Zetlandsmoothly. and prosperuely and sinde tag the Bristol is to be produced again, to-night day and your attendance will be necessary on es of Zeland foundation of the Lodge 1,350 members Lave thero shcald be as large an audienco as there that day, but should any of your names be joined it, either by initiation or as joining was on Saturday, The Willard Opera Com- drawn will in all probability allow you to In 1858 Zutland Lodge determined to bare
"Hongkong, Viotozin, members, and the number on the roll at the pany certainly deserve big eudiones during their go away, of the building mis laid will considerable
1st December, 1845.
A stay hero. promises of its own and the foundation stone Lodge is a felbescen
The petition to the Grand Lodge of Eng present time is 117 ceremony, possibly within the recollection of some bors this evening, and as Governor of the colony I am glad to think the sita is held land, signed by Bres. Goblemith, Fagan, Car-
Mr. Justice Wiss, Prime Jadge, will shortly. go home on leave M. T. Bercomba Smith will probably be appointed to the Acting Judge. atáp during Mr, Justice Wise's absence, and it is reported that Commander Hastings will replace Mr. Bercombo Smith on the bench at the Magistras aul that Mr Lethbridge, who WINES AND SPIRITS. turned fran lesse by the M. M. atesmer Yarra on Saturday, will act as Captain Super Intendent of Police as well as in his substan tice office of Superintendent of the Grol. AE those are selected by our London
Two ladies went to make a paroliso ato shop House, bought direct at first band. imported in in Jervois Street two or three days ago, when
the beat growth of MODERATE PRICES,
PRICE LISTS, with Full Details, to bo
had on Application..
dzisking at once it should be ordered to be decanted at the Dispensary before being cent out.
and on returning down the narrow steps one lady missed her watch. She suspected a man
enid that the owner had dropped it on the floor. foor was a red bricked one and if the watch
zóuntain. (Applance). The first meeting was allowed to paraphrase Wordsworth, the Lodge
when shopping.
in Hongkong, died on the 7th February at Banil. Mr. Mathieson had been in the Hong. SHEREE-Excellent Dinner and After Long Poles 187 last when Dinner Wines of very superior Vintages. 8 Route Force from 16 to attesorde et All are irgo Xeres Wines.
married, bet owing to ill-health he was not allowed to return to take up his position and CLARET-Oar Clarets, including the lowest he retired in December last on o pension. His health gradually gave way and, to the priced, aro gamuteed to be the genine regiet of all who knew him, he was not destined Product of the jaies of the grape and are to enjoy his poneion for long. Mr. Mathieson, not artificially made from raising and besides being moet capable and energetic urrent, as is generally the case with officer, was a most kind-hearted and genial directly from the Government at the enormous penter, Breca, Campbell, Lambert, Young, Zetland Lodge; Formerly & aura wes, annually gentleman, and his death has carved genuina erpenes of ons, dollar per annam! (Laughter Pakensan, and Sansom, and recommended by voted to the home Charities, but it being, con | regret not only amongst the police force but and applause.) The first building having the Master and Wardens of the Royal Suseer aldered that the money could be applied to: BRANDYAll our Brandy is guaranteed to amongst all his numerous friends in the colony become too small, in 1865 this present. building Lodge. No. 735, for a. Warrant to hold a Lodge teater advantage locally, the following rejolis
Chomp Wines."
be pare Cugusc, the difference in prics being merely a question of age and vintury.
bfice have, I
Rofened, and the debentures which were am glad to hear, heen all redvemat. (Applause.) issued for the erootion of I am authorised by the Right Wor the District Grand Master to say, and I say it with great
in Hongkong, to be entitled the Zotland Lodge, was forwarded to the Grand Secretary, this day with the undermentioned fees which were advanced by Bio. Goldsmithi."
The charter of the Rayal Basser dates back
The exercise of charity, incumbent upon all Masons, has been contiraonely kept in view. by
fion was passed, on the Srl, Benteraber, 1899- That & Committee be appointed to consider
very lituly song entitled Georgio in a mast encores. It was in the variety business that
SUPREME COURT.
21st March
CRIMINAL SESJONS,
the advisability of dissentinuing the largo BEFORE HON. W. GOODMAN (ACTING
CHIEF JUSTICE)WW. nhscriptions to fae Royal Masonic. Institution for Girls and to confor with other Lodges on
A Newchwang correspondent of the N. Daily Nets wriles-While taking a trip up country I had the good fortuna to view the remains of the Japanese entrenchment on the WHISKY-All one Whisky is of excellent hill to the EAE. of Usicheng. Till then I satisfaction, that the Ledge bis been most no- ta à paried associated with the old factories at the possibility of raising a local fund, to be. had had no conception of the thoroughness cessful, that it is most ably ofcered, and that it Canton, and that Lodge is the senior Lodge in administered by the District Grand Lodge, for
bmuds in the market.
TILE, FORTUNE TELLING CARE
DEFENDANT, DESCHARGED.
to the identity of the defendant tent The Foreman-We agres there was a con- His Lordship-Yeu think that sonia fortans
the
The Court then adjourned until Wednesday.
VICTORIA RECREATION CLUB.
DAMAN ANNUAL ATHLETIC MEETINÒ,
On Saturday afternoon the annual athletio meeting promoted by the Victoria Recreation Club was held at the Happy Valley. Notwith- standing the rar cold weather the attendanca wavery large indeed and amongst these pro- sent were His Excellency the Governor, Sir William Robinson; Admiral Baller, and Major- General Bisok The meeting was decided
quality and of greater age than most displayed by the Japaucae in all their opera. has for many yexis worked most harmoniously. China Zetland ranking soul. The Royal the benefit of necessitang children of Sharing was resumed of the rharges of Bones. The competitors wore more numerous The Scoroutons. They had blasted and out into solid rock (Applaus.) The nuraber of brethren who have Sussex aubsequently removed to Shanghai, and deceased in the thtrict to the consmrary and fraud brought against Chanthan in previous years, and the sport was "E" popidar, and is pronounced by the best foot in depth, 20 feet wide, and about 10 feet inber upon the books is 117. (Applauss.) So much. into two, the District of North China and the Invitation and this result was the foundation of Kin Tan Mr. T Francis, Q. (instructed excellent and afforded much enjoyment, while
local connoisseurs to be superior to other brand in the Hongkong market,
say
We only guarantee our Wines and Spirits to be gounits when bought direct from us in the Colony o from our enthorised Agents at the Coust Porta,
ATS. WATSON & CO., LIMITED. THE HONGKONG DISPENSARY: Hongkong, 9th January, 1896.
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MARRIAGES.
At All Saints' Courch, Tientsin, on the lid ist,
E the Rev. Fruik L. Norris, AUGUSTUS HENRY,
eldest son of Augustus Victor Jiques, of Landan TANNIELE Tuldughter of the late Cassim
MOTAT. Lperial China Railways Tientsin.
At the Holy Tinity Cathedral, Shanghai, on the
4th instant," by the fler, HC. Hodges, M.A
EDWARD HAMILTON, of Shanghai, to JULIA STAR
MER, of Nuneaton, England.
DEATHS.
BIENT, of DUBLIN. 19th December, 1895
The Daily Press.
lpugih, on the summit of the bill and thoroughly fortified the whole place. Had tho Chinoso been successful in their desperate attempts to cap- tart the city, they would have been shelled out in six hours. Batteries were placed on all the surrounding bills and it would have taken sperienced troops ro little time pad trouble to force the position assumed by the Japanese. I was informed by the Ree. John Macintyre, whose knowledge of the place enabled him to point out the most interesting features of the situation, that it was a matter of profound wonter to the ratives at the time that the Japa Dest could exist on the hill, exposed, as, they imagined, to sho cold without even a fire, whereas their all assailants were more com- fortable in their quartors than they wont tile been in a Chinese fan
In
to the Legation at Tokyo was premature...
GREAT BRITAIN AND CHINA.
DINNER AND. EXTRAORDINARY LODOR OF
MELGENCY.,
brethren, for the past; what shall wo say of the present and the future? It is said an old Roman Emperor many hundred years ago on his death bed had asked to be informed of the progress of the battle; ho mas ing in extrent when the Captain of the water can in and asked what was the watchword of the night, and he replied Laboremus. So must it be with We labour and other enter upon the fruits of our labour. We dig the foulations, others huild them, at her again raise the sport, hat bere our years the faithful worker members of our fraternity, their little spell of toil concluded
Sall the work sink perhaps into oblivion.
So is it in Freemasonry. rumains.
and greater rises its fabric, and broader
and wider extend her civilizing and
and wealth may the until
the
S. Haween and W. T: Mercat. It was difloult
Dealern
HON. TEEABUREB Mr. W. Armstrong. HON. SECRETARY, MN, E. D. Sanders. presented by G. C. C. Mastor, Esq., second prize presented Bre two in each beat to ran in the final 120 YARDS FEAT RACK (HANDICAP); first prize
Hughes, Mr. R. K. Leigh
PARAS PIEST HEAT
FH Kew, ratch
W. Armstrong, lyd
C. M. Firth, 2 yds, G. M. Dammers, E.N...
SECOND ENAT.
entered. Time 18 sec G. D. Campbellal yada
S. Thomson, RN. 5 yds. EW: Townend, scratch; G. E. Blant, R.N.
Time18eecs.
F. H. Kew
„Time—121 encalona
D. R. Sassoon, Expo
P. Hyndman, 18 th 11 in There were only two competitors. LONG JUMP (three tries), priss presented, by
F. H. Kow, 18 ft 9 in
W. Armstrong
District of Hongkong sud South Chins,..
time, a fact which, considering the great length Zetland became the somar Lodge of the latter the Masonic BeLevolence Fund of Hongkong by Mr. Dennys), prossented, and Mr. B. Robfa- the various events were started in excellent
and South Chine, of whoes proscat position and son defended, IAN The Warrant of Zetland Lodge is dated the the beachte it has conferred all Masons in the Two witnesses, one of whom mid he was the of the programina, reflects considerable credit 21st March, 1846, that is exactly afty years District may justly fed prced Wor. Bro, Gil defendant's brother, were called, and said the upon the Botive offiomis. During the afternoon ago today, and the first meeting was held ons was elected the first President of the fand, defendant was a man of good charactor and bal) the bond of HMS. Centurion played many the 24th: 1, 1846, Bro. Goldexith buing an office ke filled until his recent departure for formerly been in the Visop's Tamen, from selections of music. The following is a list of appointed the Wor. Master. For some yeats Europe, and the soul and ability with which ha, which he had gainsi certificate, which was offers the Lodge met in hired rooms, which were mero discharged the dueles of that position, while produced. After leaving the yamem about PATRONE-HI Excellency Sir William less in convenient, and changes were frequent, exercised for the beneft of the District in eight years ago defendent started in the stock Robinson, K.CMG, H.E. Vice Admiral Alex. In the course of a few years, toe, difficulties and general, innst be regarded by members of Zat. ing banners emi, as for they knew, he had Buller, CB, HE Major-General Wilsone COMMITTES Hon Captain, W. C. H. lissensions arose within the Lodge. We find, and as adding one more to the many enbetantial cothing to do with fortune telling Black, C.B. Commodore G. T. H. Boyes, R.N. Sir Robert overthelose, Lidications of a-ixadable-zeal in the bonette he hips conferred on this Lodge Me Robinson then addressed the jury and pursuit of Masonis knowlege and in the exercise
Having thus Loted the most prominent orcats began by saying that the witnesses that day Hastings, RN. Vice-Chairman of charity Ledges of instruction were held and
in the bunals of the Ledge, it will be interesting included in Indian policeman, who gr Arbuthnot, E.N., Dr. J. M. G. the subject of a Muzonie brary was 'nected,
defendant as the people he had soon together Davison, Mr. R. F. Lammert, Mr. B. K. Leigh, to have been raised by loans from members, position.
The principle of the scheme decided on at the on the Bowen Road. But, suggested counsel, Mr. W. Mashell, Major Pemberton, R.B, Mr. while to meet the Lodges expenses Kunde appear to glance at ita fizsreist history and present feseed to identify the complainant and the A Caldwell, sir. P. Akinson, Mr. & Bome of whom relinquisbol their claims to re manising influewer. (Applause) So may payment and it was ordered that the money so mooting hald og ud May, 1964, for the rebuild there was room for error and bias in bile evidence CH Thompson, Captain Tummard, E.N. it be, brethren, with Katland Lodge. (Aprelinquished should be formed into a charitable ing of the Tadge was that of inviting entscrip because his attention was called to the eom JuDogs-Dr. J. M. Atkinson, Han Capt.
REFEREE. Hon. J. IL Stewart Lockhart. HANDICAPFERH-Sir. Robert Arbuthnot, REUTER'S, TELEGRAMS May she is fad. from which the Wor. Master was tions to what han droo been known as the plainant is the charge room while pitting thers WC. H. Hastings, R. N. Major Pemberton,
debautures to brethren so subscribing. The picking a man out from smongst crowd. crack of deam, may the grens Architect of the without at the on the extent of 310 Femains Hall Building Frand and to insasa, which was quite a afferant Shing Erum RB, Captain Tunnard, R Universe guard and. keep her, and may she without reference in the Lodge.
The difficulties above alluded to, however, conditions of subscription were set forth on theen, again, the policeman saw the defendant
man should wish to make himself, prominent in Lantmortg SUPPLIED TO THE DAILY FREGO."]
ever, with that charity for which she le so much
Bro, H. Kingsmill already mentioned, reads as ------------LONDON, 19th March.
distinguished, maister to the sufferings of endangered the axistance of the Leitgs, and in crip so issed. The original scrip hold by gaol, and it was only human that the police F.N., Lieut. P. G. Davies, R., Mr. R. F GERMANY AND JAPAN, distressed Freemasons. (Applanse). I have the 148 there was a suggestion of closing it, follows: In response to this insitation the case by persanding himself that he re CERES OF TEN COURSESir Robart debats in the Etichetag the Foreign greatest pleasure, brethren, in proposing the became no duly analized brother was willing 53 brethren, subscribed, parlous montellocted sosing the man Union the jury were Arbuthnot, EN, M. G. H. Potts, Lient. P. G. to accopt the chair. The matter was arranged ing trom 650 to $2,000, the total being $13,150 convinced by other circumstances they could Darks. HA. Mr. C. H. Thompson, Mr. W. STARTERS, M, GA: Caldwell, Mr. A. Of this amount 812,000 was deposited in the not attach very great importanes to the police. Muchell SRS Minister said that Germany had been obliged toast of Prosperity to Zetland Ledge
The tract wag most enthusiatically received at that time, but again in 1851 the same pro
TIME KEEEEEE-Mr. Hart Back, Mr. E. J. Wor: Brother MACDONALD responded. Hesaid veal was made and was easionaly considered, Chartered Mentutle Bank on the let July, man's supposed identification: Atid so it was to join Frane and Enania against Japan-in the first instance, not from any hostility Brother Sir William Robinson and brethren, a Lodge of Emergency being held to srtive at 1864, an interral of two months cult from the with regard to the complainant's nephew. He Japan or partiality for Chim, but solely to being Master of this old Lodge this year it falls a decision upon it. It was resolved, however, date of regulation, result cunslovely show protesand to have followed his uncis on the 26th Jolin's day. Right Wor. Bro. Bawson, the brethren then constatating the members of the money was handed over, according to com guard her own interests. The young onergetic to my lot to respond to this boast, though per to keep the Lodge open until the Entlowing St. in the earnestness and enthusiasm of the January, which, oddly enough, was the last day nor than most of the brethren present to-night, Porrinstal Grand Master, who resided at Can Lodge. The same energy that initiated the plainant's story. But the wephew was unable
ton, as the elected a member-and also to the Japanese mtion, which had shown her sword baps les qualified to do so in a becoming man-
was more particiar danger of his uncle seeing and I trust you will forgive me if I do so s to be sharp both as sea and on hand, might now.
of the structure to a speedy completion, for on count on the protection of Germany, and bobriety as possible. To the name of Zetland ektir. Here it will be interesting to quote scheme appears also to Lave urged the builders to point out any part of the road in which there from a specch trade by the late Brother King December 23rd, 1884, Chaa A Tack, contro bim, whereas if he had really followed his undo hoped sopri to place the bummercial relations Lodge I thank your Excellency for the very mill at. & District Grand Lodge banquet held the work done 83.000 April 22nd, he world have known thist st mch point as
kind and graceful terris in which you have of Germany with Japan on a firm basin.
proposed this toast, and son, brethren, for the in 1875. Brother Kaguaill said Finding 1865, $1,100; Anger 8th, 1805, 3200; Novem Bowen Road bridge, for instance, it would have LONDON, 20th March.
very cordial way you have received it. It may lutaself once again smengst the brethren, his ber 181, 1865, 83,150 I 18 month reaming been necessary for him to take special precautions His evidence therefore was to be fiscounted. BRITISH TRADE IN JAPAN. have been expected unt I should here give memory was carried back to the time when wale, foundations, and a guperstructure (which to srol the chance of observation by his unets Mr. Curzon, in reply to a question, said that some particulars of the past doings of the he furst saw light within the foundation of the if not perfect in its parte in one we may still. There were two points that might go against 12 yds.; CT. Kov, & day J, don Remedios, 4 Fois, of Morebattle, Kelso, utrl stepdaughter pf Join the propospi, to appoint: a commercial attaohé Lodge, but you will have an opportunity of room in which they were assembled, thoug be proud of ware complated. In the year the defendant. One was that he was on the greyda J. S. Brude, byda; C. E, Hance, Byde,
hunting a very fall history of the Lodge when not-in-the-very building, in the old Zetland too, immediately foliofing the building of we assemble upstairs, ex that I need not make Lodge, ther ruled by Past Provincini Ginn Hail the reduction of the debt went on s of going away which he was arrested, and the also
means of donations of strip from her that he had in his possession 31,400 in envelopes. But the witnesses for the any Bach references bere. Zatland Lodge to-day Master Brother Mero. The nature of the boost all le Mr. Carson stated in the Honso that the completse afty years of work and we as member and the dreamstascos the gloriat holders, and payments for redemption made from defonce had proved the man's station in life. British Government was making representations are very proud of the antiquity and standing of toj his mind the memories of Past Provincial the Lodge funds. In 1870, five years from the He had been employed for a long time in the At No. 14, Rue Poncelet, Paris, NELLE, thai | to Elkins rogerding the terminal tax on British our Lodge (applause)and will endeavour to Grand Masters and their services to Masosiy date of the first meeting in the Hall, the debt.visoro siyaman, and siter leaving there he 2yda; à. G. Padday, 3yda; JM. Steel, R.N maintain the high and responsible position hold He particularly mentioned Right Wor. Brotherstood at 89,000, a reduction of $3,250, +From 1774 strict observance of paragraph of the franty On behalf of these presas well as those who daughter of the late ROVERT and RYJZADETT Mo-goods in the Southern Provinces, aid for.br be Zetland as mother adge of this colony, to kay to which of these brethren Masonry in that year up to 1889 extensive repaire saut she took a share in a stocking shop in Canton Ho 5 yds.; W. M. Humphreye, 6 yds, also entered..
on Sat December, 1880, standing at $8,500 st with the idea of promotfar a plumbago or when Masorry in Hongkong was like the dying a reduction of 81,400 only in this you or graphite mine nest Canton, and this be told the ary, JON MATUSON, late Chief Inspector of for parts of call and for porta open to trade, appreciate the kind words of your Excellency. I
4.15, Redhaven Street, Rant, on the 7th Febr af 1859. The Government was also negotiating are absent through illavan, who, I am sure, will China, is most indebied. There was a de cinest prevented an equal koduoti bu debt came to Hongkong about month before his
flame of a usudle flickering in the socket, and thank you. (Applause).
$700, which he enbiequently resented to the the money found upon him one of his witnesses Police, Hongkong uged 47 years.
where Consala may reside on the Wost river,
Wor. Bro, G. C. Cox, P.Mor. Master, there was no one to work the solitary Lotge Bro. Gillies purchased rip to the value of police when he was arrested With regard to your Excellency, and brethre, it is my pleasant which existed in the place Bro. Bawson was THE JUBILEE OF ZETLAND LODGE. duty to propose a test which I am sure will then resident in Canton, and at cost of great Lodge in 1892. Hero it may not be out of proved that it was given to him the day mast with your enthusiastic acceptance. It trouble, inconvenience, and expense to hime, place to enumerate flis donors of scrip to the betose to hard to s clansman living near bis na torges, 8500 Bro. G. T. Norris, $200, Bring day. The possession of this money doubtless at first acted as corroborative evidence of com- plane), Fetween the sister, Lodges and Zetland dying smbers together and fall them WH. Foster $200, Bro. M 1). Ghandy, $150 limone's study, what he had handed defendant is that of the sister Folges and visitors. (Aphe tack energetic measures te gather the almost Lodge-Bro. Rawling, $500 Bro, D. Rutige village, to which he was going on the follow the greatest leve and harmony have always Masonry, whch has turned early in the colony Wor Bra. I. R. Callvell, 3100 Victoris existed and the mambers of Zetland Lodge from that day to this. He accepted the Master Chapter, 9100; War. Br. D. Gulist, $700 $1200 together, but the possession had been on the fact that complainant spoke Hankow dialect will, I am sure, foin me most cordially in ship of the Lodge and during two years e A few weeks ago the Jabiles of the introdue wishing the sister Lodges all prosperity came punctually from Canton for every mest total $2,750. In 1892 Wot, Bro: Gilles proved to be perfectly honest. Comsel thon dwelt The P... stoamor City of Rio de Janeiro tion of Freemasonry into-Hongkong was cale and happiness and that when they ocmo to ing, not only on regular nights, hit ako the most active promoter of a schema for paying harens defendant spokapniy Cantones. When R. Brice FH Kew, A. S. Anton, W.H.
brated by & very successful Ball, given by the celebrate their respective jubiless. they may for Lodges of Emergency, and when of the scrip holders by obtaingan Birante dompkinant want to the pelicestation he shouted Humphreys, and G. M&Firth also entered.
seheme was perceival to have many advantages Masonic bodies in general. It was felt by the do so with a banhastisfaction to them-term of office ended he had the satisfen. from the Hongkong and Shanghai Banks to defendentWhere's my money P. Defer 100 XAEDS FLAT RACE ; trình hoats; first prizo - tion of meing the Lodge firm's established, and was consequently opted by the Lagedast remained silent. Why silent? Because presented by Vice Admiral Baller ascond
he could not understand what was being said. handed to the Trustees, ofthe Freemasonr naxioty was felt at Singapore, is safe. She had took the shape of a dinner and special lodge of the visitors who bare given us the hanour fellow in his footeteria, and with a feinand on the 4th July, 1892, a chequete-statement of the complainant was abso-
The stunner Torces, as to whose safety amb Ledge celebration was also desirable and this are now celebrating ours. (Applause) To with a Master, in charge, well fitted to bruken her propeller shaft and had put into emergency, followed by a wishing canoert, hild of tacir presence this evening Zetkad Lodge prospect of that success which has ever Hall Building Fund in fall bscharge of all futely beyond direct contradiction, because Anponai
en Saturday evening. The Right Worshipful extends a cordial and fraternal grooting in attended the Zetland Lodge. Bre Mercer, claims of Berin, holders whose whereabouts were the only answer would be to prove that
ohar, ably carried on the work so well begun of the future redemption of scrip to the smount Distrist Grand Master, Hon. C. P. Chater, set We are especially indebted to Brother who succooded, Bro. Rawion in the District known the Lodge taking the rasponsibited by complainant: Hi, stab evidence hast: The D. S. 5. Cole steamer Palamed, from one of the oldest members of the Lodge and Sir William Robinson for batted and his influence will: Le lorg felt by Masons in of $1.150 stadig in the market of various sub been called. It would have been said at once that the witnesses were simply there to back. Táverpool, faft Slagupure on Saturday morning also by reason of his balding the highest office (Applause) We know that the China. He brought to the discharge of his arbors whose wildrvases were unknown. Briti and may be expected here op or stout Friday, in the district, was invited to Froude on the His Excellency's time and attention are high position the union of many qualifications, as of Zetland Lodge, that advance ap defendantes. Taking the case generally,
Mocasion and kindly consented to do so, but, to and various, but we know also that he is always
ins thorough state of repair, our Lands are in sorular Tindlassen ong, I might be trus the grant disappointment of the brethren, he ready to respond to thom. (Applause wo A gentleman, both by descent and nature," is
he had been & indied by Ng Fak Bain and Chan Lave been paid at this centre for Oxford Benior nees. In his absence, the duty was confided to trem itary topio of political or religious discast ardent Alaros, he contributed in no slight priservas woodiion, and by the help of the U. either wholly or in part. It might be true that Waarderstand that of many to as 183 fven whe unble to fall his promies oxing to illaze chioned in out of our charge, to whatain scholars insp of the highest principles and from tbs Bank has been roped, the building is counsel urged that the complainant I Story TERS & and Javior Losal and Preliminary. Examinations Wor. Bra. W. B. Arthur, whe is also one of aion within the precincts of the Lodge and degree to the consyreviation of Brother Rawson b▲ O. T. U, no havo overy, renson to be thank Chun Cho only, and not by defendant or any
the post Part Moslers. His Excellency the am therefore precluded from referring to thework, of which the assembly this evening is 30 falfer the propitions coroumstances under whichthird man, and in this respect counsel dwelt on PUTTING THE SHO2 (161) winners at
we celebrate this car Jubilee, Hut, bethren; from Hongkong and Kowloon.
Governor accepted the Lodge's havitation political services His Excellency has raidored wound a proof?
and tot.three. There were certain facta which? The . M. steamer Kintuck, from Glasgow to be present on the vocouion and at dinner, and is rendering to the colony (applansol but The encomiums passed by Bro. Kingsmill on lot us all,beware that our prospel does not the fact that the evidence covered only two men and Liverpool; left Singapore for this port on and the Lodge room occupied the I am at liberty to speak of him in his social the two lights in Monty and Rulers in the ease to be weary in val dring. How the afternoon of the 20th instad may be plocs of honour on the right of the espreity, and I am sure you will all agree with me Craft to whom he referred were well-deserved. Sny sccomplished to much, with sensuggested that the story was entirely false. Com- expected here on or about the 27th inst.
There were also a na when I say that no Governor could identify him With Right Wer, Bre. Rawion's assumption of of gratitude to those who have preceded to let plainant had said he was carryiog sa's sugar biel- presiding Master mber of guests from the sister Lodges. A self more completely witis the people of the colony office an ors of prosperity downed for the us continus to set in te leng mat for Deed well as baniness with Hankon, but he not know whether he hit made wit or lose, The F. M. steamer City of Peking left Teko dizer the Senior Warden's chair was filled nger which he ruler (Appleues.) He mixes with Lodge and to the foundation then laid wo those who may follow us in the hope that three admitted with regard to the sugar banners that Laura yesterday morning for this port vis by War. Ero. Mallery, P., and the Junior them an one of themselves, we meet him in all are indebted for much of our present well-being. who celebrate the centenary of Zella Lodge he had herrer zaade my bis socruble that he did Nagasaki, bringing the mails, and passengers Warden's by Wer. Bro Death, P.M., Wor our sports and purumes and say movement Right War. Bra Rawson, as stated in the above (now 325) may have aquase for salt coat and that up Temlitics amenoted to $8,000 of the P. M. semer City of Bio de Janeiro Bro Mandcuali, the Master for the present having for its object intellectual Improvement extract from Bro Kingsmill's speech, was in gratulation and praise for those who have gone with rested to him connection with a basin
yest, ocospying the vice-chair of the centre or social enjoyment ab caro scoures his patron-ceeded in the chair by Won Bru.Mercer, of Defors (Applause)
Hearty good withed and age and support, (Applause) To-might be whom we still have a moment in the Lodge In table facing the presiding Master Bang
Between the conclusion of dinner and the ones here as a brother worget Masons the columns on the Master's and Warden's Zetland Lodge wars then? of behalf of the Distrot, opening of the Lodge a short toast list was (applause)and his presos here I am europadestals. At this porios original lectores and gene through The Quein and the Craft will Ingresse, if that were possible, the respect adreses on the rabjects of our selenks and EC Ray Donny Day and H.R.H. The Most Worship Grand we owe to the dignity of his high office. A dognete subjects ware given from time to time. Bro. Ells on baltar of
Bro. Robertson, on behi Master and the Grand Lodge of England" plause, Brethren, I give you the font of the Having moved about from place to place the
Service Todga (Woc. Bra were proposed from the chair snil roccived with sister Lodges and visiting brethren coupled Lodge at last decided to build premises of its Tadge Work Bro, Spanor
with the name of Brother Sir William own, and the site we now occupy was "noquired"
St.ifohn a DVD by lease from Bro. Taranthe foundation Bro J DYER BALL proposed The District Robinson
behalf Galswort Grand Lodge of Hongkong and Soule Chip The toast was drunk with musical honours stone was laid on the 1st February, 1863, with und in doing so alluded to the disappointment His EXCELLENCY-If the honour to which I fall Masnio honours by Right Wor. Era.
of the BT caused by the abonge of Right Wer Bro. alluded previously was expected this is still Rawson, Provincial Graad Master, the occasion This afternoon on the Happy Valley the Chator end to the harmony which always Dors so. Itark Wor. Ero Cor for the ty being mate the meat imposing Muonio fanc of Seathern Chias Lodge, Cant
kind manner in which be has referred to metion which has ever been held in the colony
the Lodge and pepar purporting to schudo the various hums Hongkong Football Club will play the Navy charactered the working of the Distrist.
Wor: The Cooke, U. Senior Grand Wanden, I have had really a vy happy the in Hong-The Lelge was opened at 11 o'clock in the War. Br Sir WILLON BUSINION WA then ment that he found in the uncle's pillow bez ▲ giren to fortuné tailors. It might be under Rugby rule This will be the lett Ragby match of the season. Both teams are strong, in responding to the toust maid Wor. Mater long. Ehare us come away from the Athletic morging, a large number of embernand visitors elected an honorary member Bolts match is expected. Kick-off at 4.45 sad brethren, on bobalt of the District Grun Sports and this the Wor. Brother has not being in attentaron The Bearstary bating on being naked if he would accept the member p.m. Refero-Mr. A. 8. Anton Loire I thank you for the kind manner in which overstated my love for sporta and all forms of reads la disposition, rinted Caston, Othship His Excellency replied that he would seloom suggested that the male and nephew vers , the District Gand Lodge hus been proposed rumenon (Appans) A forthosistar Lodges Janny 1863, paraleting the breibret to it's great honour to belong to Zetland Lodge working together, and I was the to be seunsked gous to the arpenes of retaining the best It is notified in the Gazette that the Governor and raceited. We are all very grieved that 1m sure they will appreciate the manner wo Masonfa clothing at the ceremony and and to have taken part la the proceedings that the complainant, who had no money batte has given his arsant, in the name and on behalf the District Great Master roould not be in which the beast in boen reoelred and at the hall to be held in the crening, this interesting pensión, pe
would not only have meant the punishment of of the Queen, to the following Ordinances here to take part in the coremony, from clthough I do not member how rosy ross was formed, headed by the bands The Lodge as then losed and the brethren sivite. It might not have been absent from validity of documents heretofore sealed with in which I can deeply and truly sympathis attend all of them if my neighbour Wor. By man-of-war Susquehanna, and preceded to the ball, viere the remainder of the evening was the Saal of the Colonial Court of Admiralty, sa with him, having suffered from the same scin Jordan will introduce me (Applause) Futile of the progested building Amongst the spent in công an tone, the tests being the rugge but the moquiation of had dollars in Ordinance to amend the proction as to the plant myself, and I am sure we all wish hithere is a limit tonl things, even to a bottle of brothron of Zeland Lodge present it may be health of Wor Bre. D. 0. Fay Deputy Dis that regna's poutanon In regard to the letter rant mittes who had carried out the arrangements, where ka would meet the old toucher,”-ovunssi vacating of the registration of a Lis pendest speedy recovery to health; so that he may again Lonis Rolereright and applause) and I mentioned, was He Highnem Prince William teist Grand Master of Worg Bro Arthur, which complainant said he received from Chan
After the prayer to sto G, A U. Br.. the North Borneo Extradition Ordinance, and take up the dution of his responsible offes as believe the time for adjourning to the lodge of Hose who won on enterod spprendre, Wor. Hro Macdonald, and that of the pout Chan Cho telling Him to go to Bowen Road
District Grand Master Worshipfal Mastor room has arrived:/ the Eusel Mission Incorporation Ordinanet.
HONGKONG, MARCH 23rd, 1896.
The delivery of the French mail was bogan at 2.15 pm on Saturday.
arrived in Yokohama on the 19th instant.
theth insi
Tim P: M. steamer Peru; with mail, že which loft hence on the 23ril Febranty for Sap Francisco via Nagasaki, Kobe, Inland Sea, and Yokohama, arrived at her destination on the 19th inst
The C. P. steamer Empress of China arrived
at Bhanghai at 4.30 a.u. on Saturday, and left
at i am on Sunday, for Hongkong, where she may be expected to arrive at about 10 at to-morrow..
KPEECH BY KE, THE GOVERNOR.
mander of Zetland Lodge, however, that a selves and under ne favourable exepives as we
the loyalty customery amongst Masous.
on
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wood Bad Brez NE
defendant was elsewhere on the dates men-
THEOWING THE CRICKET BALL (three trise), prise presented by Hongkong Cricket Clab.
C. G. Klinck, 84 yds.
14
W. Armstrong, 794 yds. W
in the Anal.
prize presented, drab two in each host to run
FIRST HWAT:
SAYAPMItrong and M
Four started, Time--11] soos
SOUND HEAT
G. D. Campbell Four started Time—11 g HOOR,
FEL Kew
·W; Armstrong Won by a yard. Time-103ress.
where to be penalised one foot; prize pro sented. previous meetings at Hongkong and else
W. Armstrong 31 ft. 6 in Lieut. James, BK31ft 6in. 2.
C. M. Firth, David Hatele. RN, and D. No Armstrong awarded the prize because Liegt James was paulited a foot. JH. Bruen, Hardy so entered. HIGH JOKE (three trise); prize presented by
Victoria Recreation Club.
P. Hyndman
in Hankor he had never-beat in general Malenient of oceans On the other hand it was proved that has had been busy collecing W. Armstrong and G. M. Firth also competed. maney dub for goods supplied by the Hanko The winter olarak 1.8 in. Byen and that he had borrowed money, al of HALF MILE FLAT ELCE; Erst prize presented
by Trikoo; sheend prize presented. which, he said, he had lost in the foolish rumam dosuribed: Counsel suggested that the Entrios, A. Meirdly, J. B. Brpoe, W. ited action looken hie the kot of an Armstrong, H. Whooker, R. F. Lammert, J. abeantely in olvant Leader working out s pretty M. Ede Carvalho, R. Henderson, Mook, Fr. Bolens with which to face his creditors and Sirs Nette, H. Artine, ED. Bandera, A. B overring&nios little wire for hingeld which ho Anton, W. M Humphreys, C. M. Firth, and raight inte handed over to his Hankow partner Ident. F. A. Powis, IN nagasw would of coures follow the line of R. Lannist mod this wond oocent for his state. Fir
120 YARDS HURDLE RAOD, 10 flights pre- - vions winners at Hongkong or elsewhere to be Only two inished, Tins-2 mins 191 rece
pazalised 21 yards - Brst prize, the Stanlard Cap, presented 200ond prise presented.
* W. Arrustrong.
F. Hyndaian also compsled, but fell. Time-
An Ordinance to prevent doubles to the which he has been presented by illness sistar Lodges, there are. I will ppy to of the bill Regiment and the United States: afterwarde nasenabled Agsinäin the banquafidnytte hinds of these persons that a convoy 2023 AMOS FELT BACK HANDICAP); "fret
torise presented by T. Jackson, Esq, a second prize preson fod, first two in een kent to ram