DIOCESAN CHORAL FESTIVAL
The most sanguine hopes of the promotere of the frat aanqal Hongkong Diocesan Festival, which was held yesterday in St. John's Cather dral, must have been amply gratified with the completo saccess which crowned their efforts;
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 18, 1901
played by the band. In the interval between Parts I and II of "The Holy City" a collec. Forte 1 and 1en on behalf of the Choir Fund, The total amount realised was $41402, which is the largest collection taken for eight years,
Appended are the names of the soloists, &c., members of chorus, and the Commities:
SOLOISTS, &C.
and Mr. A G. Ward,.
CHOLUS.
conduct and find work for the other. On reach ing Camlon and again at Hongkong they are. told that thees are merely villages on the way to the provincial capital. On arrival at Singapore the kidnapped girls are told many tales of the ways of Buglish magistrates and police, and in their ignorance are geneally frightead into complete submission.
THE VICEREGAL BODYGUARD.
they should do. Let me thank you, gentlemen, for the complimentary way in which you
foved the toast of the British Navy.
(Cheers.)
Colonel Pipen, RA, also responded, paying a warm tribute to the Australian Naval Contingent, as well as to the Indian troops employed in Chino.
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The Chairman proposed "Prosperity to the China Association." He congratulated the smoke and flame of the great tragedy and walooined the gallant admiral and other affiours who took part in the struggle between Tako and Poking. No retribution, he said, could have been too great if it could have fallen ou the thief criminals, but there was no doubt the most highly placod criminals had escaped the punishinent they so rightly deserved. It was to the credit of Lord Lansdewan that he Juanded justice, and if Lord Lansdowne had been supported instead of being thwarted by endeavoured from first to inst to see Eussia, and he might also say by America, a faller degree of justion would in all bability have been done, and the Chinese. Gov- erament would have been brought to its senses and a lesson given to the Mandarins which would have, endared for many and many a day. (Cheers) On the whole they might, perhaps, โ grateful that the Powers pulled together in the crisis as they did. There was no doubt that the Powers in their action and attitude at Peking were errarely handicapped by the policy of Basria in endeavouring to mako HONGKONG VOLUNTEER CORPS.eparate treaty with China in regard to Man- shuria. The policy of Rassin did not cause
streets.
and now that the Festival has become an setablished and an appreciated fact, it cannot bat
Sopranos Mrs. W. H. Anderson and Miss be the earnest wish of sii who bad the pleasure of
The private hedyguard of the Viceroy is Louriero; Contralto-Miss, Laykom; Tecur- attending this first performance that such a Mr. G. P. Lammert; Baases-Mass. C. H. 1.
now being drilled in European fashiop. They wear a red blouse and blue leggings, with the praiseworthy movoment may be followed up Hay and W. J. Terrill; Organist Mr. G., with zest and even increased ardour. The ido Grimble; Conductors-Mr. J. H. Mcir. R.W.}. | queue coiled up and a blas turim over it. They are armed with chassepota, tut de sot habitually underlying the Festival is to increas the size.
march and fire with fixed layonets, which of the chair and of course promoto gcoil music, For the actual crystallisation of that idem, tos
weapons they only carry on state occasions, Mesdames-J. Mudio, A. Seth, F. H. Yeats, The men understand how to march in step much praise cannot be bestowed upon the prime movers. It has meant incessant and indefatig. A. Cunningham, H. L. Stringer, G. A
are headed by a drum and fite band, and have able labour and anxiety for them. As is usual Woodcock. Misnes C. F. Clieve, M. Parker mark time, form fours, and such like. They in such cases, most of the excentive work has Sett, Loureiro, M. Loureiro, Chunyat, Leykum, a couple of bugiers attached to them. The fallen upon only a few and upon no one perhaps Weatherston, E. Shaw, Hance. Mesere. times and rafis played by these are all used more thinu Mr. Alfred Cunningham, the Hon. Jenkins, E: Warder, J. Arld, Nicholls, Lin the English army. In the same way the Secretary, to whose self-denying efforts, backed Stringer, A. Cunningham, W. J. Torill non-commissioned officers walk by the side of ap by those of the Committee, much of the C. H. P. Bay, J. Hays, A. Eynots, C. Gregory. their men. and the captain is the only one success of the Festival was undoubtedly dus. L Lamuert, B. Lawmert, Adams, F. G.
who is slowed a horse. They are also taught Whittiek, G. W. Coster, G. Benning,
in salts in the English fashion, and always Able assistance was rendered also by Mr. G. P. Lammert, Mr. G. Grimble, and Mr. J. H. Mait Rowley, N. Thompson, A. Bolstridge, S. R. who was gonerons enough to relinquish the baton Moore, C. Peareo, H. Sykes, H. Arthur, Ruby, attract a crowd when marching through the in favour of Bir. Wafd, and to assist in the chorus. Mirow, Hant. Arbuthnot, J. Grat Smith It remains to be said of course that the scheme Rev. J. Wright Masters E Hagen, W. Hagoo, when first got afoot was very well received and Hendley, Jack, Lenfesty, Ford, Power, Sayers, responded to by the various Choirs who pur-P.E. Hastings, A. G. Melby, H. H.Strangman, ticipated, and although there was a good deal La Le Breton, A. Moyhing, H. Jex, Yutes. of-shall wo 03 P-dilatoriness svinced on the part of some members of the chorus in the. matter of attending the earlier practices in par. ticular, yet on the whole there was much in them to gladden the conductor's heart and certainly nothing left to be desired so far as the results of the two months' preparation were concerned. To that last statomont the large audience which filled the Cathedral to the doors yesterday evening gave their distinct approbation. The Choirs which took part in the Festival were those of St. John's Cathedral, St. Peter's Church, and' the Military Church, instrumental assistance being lent by the band of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers. It may be mentioned that the initial practices were conducted by Mr. G. P. Lon- mert, previous to Mr. Ward's return from
home.
FESTIVAL OCMMITTEE.
Ror. R. F. Cobbold, M. A.. Mrs. Sath, Mrs. Lawson. Mr. W. Armstrong, Mr. G. P. Lammert, Mr. A. G. Ward, Mr. H. vykem, Mr. J. 1: Moir, and Mr. Alfred Co widgham, Hon. Secretary.
We understand that the choir pu se giving either Stainer's " Crucifixion" or "e Daugh ter of Jairus" during Lent
CANTON.
[FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.]
Cantor, 16th December. GREAT CONFLAGRATION" IN HONAM. A serious fire broke out in Houam on Thurs-
day night, resulting in the destruction of two to three hundred houses. The flames spread with The subject chosen for treatment on this occa-
extraordinary rapidity, as is always the case sion was A. R. Gaul's "The Holy City," a tuneful, after a long drought in this land of effete fire bright work with some splendid chose. Asongines. It is supposed that there was seine an overture, the R. W. F. band played & selection loss of life, but the exact number has not yet from Kossini's Stabat Mater," which was
been ascertained. The buk of the damage is followed by Sullivan's grand hymn. "Onward; ouvered by insurance policies held in various Christian Saldiers," in which the congregation Chinese companies. With a view to preventing joined. The service was conducted by the Rev. the spread of fires a series of precautionary R. F. Cobbold, N.A. "The Holy City" was in-orders have boon issued by the oficials. The
troduced by an appropriate organ selection, and the opening chorus No shadows yonder" was given with fine efect, showing the choir to be very well balanced and excellently under the control of the conductor. As the performance proceeded, the chorus made evident their thorough ac qintance with their work, rendering, the various pisces in a manner equally creditable to themselves and to Mr. A. G. Ward, who bad in this his reward for the strenuous efforts he had absparingly made in bringing his chorus up to satisfactory pitok. They that sow in tears" was one of the most notable numbers, the light and shade being taost artis. tically observed, and they wore also heard to advantage in the quick-time Thine is the Kingdom" with which Part I concluden. Another very effective chorus was the refrain to the bass air at the beginning of Part II, while Great and marvellous are Thy works" was most impressively sung and provided a splendid finale. In the chorus wore several ladies who had kindly lent their assistance to the combined choirs. Mrs. Mudio, who has recovered from the recent indisposition which unhappily prevented her from taking a soicist's
VOLUNTARY INDEMNITY CONTRIBUTIONS.
Among other means for raising the great share of the indemnity which Canton has been ordered by the Court to provido, was a pro- clamation issued by the Viceroy requesting people to give from time to time what surplus they could spare. This was issued in the eighth montb, bet the response was ouly 781 inels. The ninth month hus produced a larger contri- bation, amounting to over 4.00 table. These amounts only apply to the suburb: the amount of the contributions of the interior of the city not baring bosa published
"C" MACHINE GUE CO. The December shoot of the above unit con. sladed the competition for the Keswick Cups, which were to be won by the highest aggregates counting six out of nine shots. The result aggregate
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addition.
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THE WAR IN SOUTH AFRICA.
Loudon, 30th November,
ONE EFFECT OF CUNGENTRATION,
The Times correspondent at Pretoria says that, owing to the concentration of the British south of the Delagon Exitway, the Boers have returned to their favourite haunts ut Steen. karpsborg, where the supplies are abundant, and more men are needed te complete attrition.
London, 1 Decatabor. ABOLISHING CERTAIN REPUBLICAN LAWS.
A proclamation issted at Pretoria abolishes certain Republican laws unsuitable nuder the change of govoriment.
THE VALUE OF BLOCKHOURIS.
London, Ist Dreamber.
of the Boers to crow the line west of Nida.
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THE NEW GERMAN TARJET
London, 2nd December. During the delais in the Reichstag on the tariff, Count vun Buelow said that while finting it necessary to protect the agricultural industry, he continues the policy of treaties of commerce. FIGHTING IN SOUTH AMERICA.
London, 2nd December. badly defeated.
The Chilian Government troops have been
TRADE
The blockhouses frustrated a general attempt MOET & loburg, in the Transal, on the 27th nino, and the enemy were repulsed and apparently
suffered considerably.
London, 2nd December. THE PATRIOTIC RESPONSE IN CANADA. It is anticipated that three times the number required will volunteer for the new Canadina Contingent.
RETURN OF INFLUENTIAL RESIDENTS. The military proguss is encouraging influ-
numbers.
Calentia, 2nd December. BULLAR CONTROVERSY RAGING.
MARK
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VINTAGES, 1893 & 1998.
The London correspondent of the Indian Daily A WINE OF THE VERY HIGHEST Neira, telegraphing on the Ist inst, states that the Buller coutravery rages with anabated fary. Charge and counterchange are made recriminations of partisans are bitter. daily in the Press and on the platform; and the
The London Standard created a sensation by publishing a leading article yesterday, evidently
Sir Redvers Buller with disclosures calculated.
CLASS WHICH WE ARE STILL
OFFERING AT
·PINTA-
inspired, regarding Sir Redvers Buller's PER CASE QUARTS... halograph to Sir George White, and threatens further to destroy bis reputation as a lender in the field. It is supposed that the Standard is in a position to prove that Sir George White tions as authentic, and helegraphed back to refused to regard the hallographal instruc
gnite understand was the attitude of Germany, for after having entered into a solemn treaty with Orest Britain for the purpose of preventing the disintegration of China the German
Chancaller that the question of Manchuria wos Government declared by the mouth of the of no morent whatarer to them. ("Shame.") Again it was to the credit of our present Foreign Secretary that he exerted the utmost possible pressure in order to provent that serat treaty from actually taking effect, and in that respect, for the time being at all events, he was success- ful. What might be the consequences of the death of Li Hang-chang it was imposible to foresee, but Lord Lansdowne was bound to exort overy effort to ascure that Munchuria should not become aliounted from China, and that Britain should have freedom of trade and commerce in Manchuria as well as in every other part of the Chinese Empire. (Cheers.) From his
point of view, apart from the relief of the Legations, in which the Japanese had played & gallant part which desired the fullest rocognition, the occupation of Peking by the 101 allies was a distinct disappointment, because 91 that occupation did nothing whatever. It pro- 64duced no effect whatever towards the installation of a better Guvernment in Peking. It might be that we were so handicapped in South Africa that the Government were precluded from THE CHINA ASSOCIATION,
taking the bolder stand, which our great in- The manual dinner of the China Association terests would have atitled us to take because was held on the lith ult. at the Whitehall the interests of Great Britain in China were Rooms, Hotel Métropole, Tosdon, under the equal to all the other Powers of Europe pat presidency of Sir Thomas Sutherland. Among together but if his Majesty's Government had a company of upwards of 200 gentlemen present taken a year ago the advice of the China Asso- great dificulty is to obtain a sufficient supply of were Admiral Sir E. H. Seymour, Sir C. Clecistion if they had sont ont a High Comms- water Hydrants are few, the engines are antimenti Smith, Captain Frauds J. Hitt, Sir sioner of the type of Lord Elgin of years
or Cromer, Lord Pauncefote quated machines worked by huud, and the hoses. Montagu Ommanney, Mr. G. Fortwood Wilson, ago, or of Lord Curzon of Kadleston, Lard cleurer Sir W. Robinson, Mr. W. Adamson, chairman always loak. All shopkeepers are therefore to
of the Straits Association, Mr. J. H. Gwyther, and more definite policy would most certainly have ensued, and he believed the result of that provide themselves with two large wooden Mr. H. N. Gladstone, Mr. Byron Bregan. Mr. buckets. These ro to be kept fall of water Clive Bigham, Mr. G. Amagtrong, Mr. C. policy would bare been a dotermination that the British forcos at all events should remain and to to kung in a conspicuous and convenient.
V. Creagh, Mr. J. D. Campbell, Mr. W. Kea-
ia Peking until the return of the Emperor wick, M. P., Sir A. Dent, Mr. B. 8. Gundry, place. In the event of fire they are to be at
freed from the dominion of the anti-foroiga Mr. A Michie, Bir E. Cameron, Mr. T. W. the disposal of the fire bride They are to Richardson, Mr. J. II. Scout, Mr. . By on Court and the unscrupulous Empress Dowager. bear the sign of the shop inscribed upon them, Curtis, Professor Hewins. Sir Feilding Clarke, (Hear, hear.) The situation was not onential Senth Africans to return in increasing and any shopkeeper who fails to comply with Sir. E. H. Bnsk, Mr. Y. Chirol, Colonel H. which we should allow ourselves to be lulled Pipen, Sir A. Bateman, the Hon. F. N. Curzon, there was great danger in a return to power into a sense of false security. I believed this order is to be fined.
Mr. E. Joues, &e. After the loyal toasts,
Admiral Sir E. Seymour, in responding for of the anti-forsigo and reactionary Govern- the Imperial forces, proposed by Mr. W. Kes.mont, and he trusted our Government would wiok, M.P, said I return you my most sincere not allow themselves to lapse inte that ignor
ance and indifferanca which distinguishes our thinks on behalf of the Navy, for the most gratifying way in which the toast has been Ministers in Peking when they were totally proposed and received. It is well known that asconssions of danger until within a few hours of the time when the Legations were actually the fout of the Navy, as well as the rest of the Forces, is always received in London with the besinged. There were indications, on the other greatest kindness and applause. I think I may hand of a hopeful character, and first among say that the intercoures botroen the British those was the fidelity of the Yangtze Viceroys Navy and China in all waya hsa from the first to treaty obligations. Whatever the conse been of the most intimate description, and I quences, it was the bounden daty of the think I may say of the most successful quality. British Gorerament to uphold those Viceroy (Loud cheers.) We live, gentlemen, in vory and to safeguard them against any possible stirring times, and we are beginning a century other sign of good emon was the rapid spread
danger from a reactionary Government. An of keen international competition; that we begin to see very distinctly. I could easily of Western knowledge among the younger and place in the chorus and rendered invaluable aid.
name is Ng Tang, and for many years he defied not to state names. With regard to the Navy bring forth fruit eventually in the reform of As regards the soloists, there can be on the the police of the city. A reward was offerol itself, it is half a century ago that the British the most unreformed system of government in In regard to the new commercial whole nothing but praise for them. This was for his capturo, which was gradually increased Most people can guess which nation I mean. treaty now on the tapis, it foreign commerce
davy was expected to be qual to any one, the world.
THE RECENT- JOILINNESBURG CONSPIRACY, the first occasion upon which Mrs. W. . until it reached over $7,000.cess made litt liter, people talked that it should be was to be handicapped in order to fad ways and The object of the Johannesburg Conspiracy Anderson had appeared in the Calledral. Her him bold, and he was recognised in Hongkong equal to any two, and now some people are means to secure the payment of the great debt opening acle, "Ega kath not seen, brought by a detective who managed to learn his intan whispering that it should be equal to thres. which China had incurred, he feared there was was to disarm the Rand Rifles and thus cause on the excellent quality and tons of her well-tion of coming to Canton. The steamer was time really equal to any one, and I believe that and prohibitive daties which might endanger
The British Navy is certainly at the present great danger of the enforcement of protective serious delay in being attacked. trained soprano voles in sa eminent degree, boarded before her arrival, and the thief reached it is equal to any two. (hears.) I will not
the most promising market we had in the world. The toust was drunk with applause and with and heru also her declamatory stylo type heard Canton under an escort of police.
trouble you very long, but there is one remark I to advantage. Of the air, “These are they
want to make, and that is there is no doubt that cries of "Gandry." which came out of great tribulation," Mrs.
one nation against two, and even three, hus au immense advantage in having guity of direction, Anderson also gave an admirable rendering.
and that must always be taken into account. Bliss Lometro, soprano, and diss Leykum,
am unwilling to speak of myself, but I thank contralto, both sang well in the quartets in
Mr. Keswick for the very kind way in which which they appeated. Mrs. Daly, contralto,
ho kas mentioned me, much more than I do serve. I first went to Chisa in 1857, and have though not possessed of a very strong voics,
the honour of saying that I served under two made favorable appearance in her solo
Admirals whose memories will ever remain numbers.
green in China, and if I could think that my Mr. G. P. Lammert in his open
nams will be remembered in China as theirs, ing tenor solo, "No weeping yondar," gave
I shall be very thankful. I see here with me #roughness to his notes sometimes which
one or two officers whom I had the pleasure of his recout throut trouble no doubt accounted
having to assist me in the expedition to which Bir, Keswick hes so kindly referred. Their for. His rendering of the airly soul is
services were most valuable is me. I am very athirst was tastetul and sweat. The lusses were Messra. U. t. P. Hay and W. J. Terrill.
to 800 them here, but I am sorry that their usmes and servics have not been mentioned in Mr. Jay gave the air with which Part II to her questions. A day or two later she was the toast which bas just how drunk. "Gentle- Neptune to at- opens, Thus saith the Lord," a characteristic put in a chair, and as she was being carried men, it is not for the sons rendition and used his powerfal voice with through the street oriod out for help. The tempt to teach the arts of commerce, and if I attempted to do so, possibly you would remind marked effect, though giving the impression coolias dropped the chair and levasatai
me that the cobbler should stick to his last, but sometimes of uncertainty in the treatment of usual crowd collected, to whom she told her it is sur y impossible to sure in Chise and CONSUMPTION OF WATER IN THE UITY OF
VICTORIA AND HILL DISTRICT DURING his intervals. Mr. Terill sang And I heard story, and it happened that sind, wie not to be interested in trade. I don't think
THE MONTH OF NOVEMBRE, 1901. this voice of harpers" in bis accustomed uocept was soeking her, came up, actrasted the there is another part of the world where tho
1.900.
1901. able manner. Several of the quartets were crowd, recognised her, and took her am with Navy Jus so much to do with British com-
merce, and those gentleinen who conduct it, an Consumption 104,075,000 87,386,000 gallons admirably given. In the unaccompanied him.
in China. (Cheers.) It is delightful to me to Estimated popu- The other offender was a woman, and was
lation think the British Fisg gexenlly goes into the
211,400 quartet "No partings yonder" Misses Loureiro
van of British commerce, and it is very pleasant Consumption per and Leykum and Messrs. G. W. Castor and caught two days ago. She brought her victim
for me to think that while I was out there| head portlay
13.8 gallons L. Lambert mang splundidly together. The from the country, where she caught bor by a British gunhoats were the first that went up the intermittent system of supply was intro- gam of the whole performance was perhaps the Chinese adaptation of the confidence dodge, the Yangtza-King and the West River. I duced on the lith November.
CONSUMPTION OF WATER IN KOWLOON PEN- quaccompanied semi-chorus, The fining-pot The modus operandi is to tell stories of the vast hope it is an earnest that British trale will
INSULA DUZING THE MONTH OF is for silver," which was rendered with fine wages that are paid in Canton and to offer to continue to increase, and to flourish as it has
NOVEMBER, long doas; bat we are quits aware of the expression and regard to modulation and with LiF AND VIGOUE YE THE HAIR. The competition out there. There is one untion
1900,
1901. great stuuracy as to time. Another good only article which realy possesses nutritions who attempts to get territory more than Consumption
8,327,000 10,273,00 gallons feature was the chorus Let the heavens virtues for stimulating, and restoring the hair, anything else. (Laughter.) There is another Estimated popu
28,700 53,250 nation which is not content only with territory," rejoice," the K W. F. band taking part in it. is RowLAND'S MACASSAR OIL. It removes The band played excellently in all their numbers scarf, harshness, dryness, prevents the hair for I tauk she uses her territory less Consumption per head. per day
9.9
6.4 gallons being injured by illness, and should always be for arts and commerce than she does her and deserve every oredit for their performance, used for children's hair; no other article in merchants, sud her merchants have the good, The population has been obtained from the as does Mr. J. H. Moir, the bandmaster, parts such a beautiful and dressy appearance to souss to be associated with our merchants. latest Census Returns, aided by Returns kindly for his. Mr. G. Grimble, the organist, filled the hair as BoWLAND'S MACABRAR OIL, and if (Hoar, hoar.) I am sur, you all felt as as I applied by the Military and Naval Authorities. that capacity with his accustomed ability and you are never feed it, you are strongly advised felt when I was in Chino last sutimer. We The Government Analyst reports that the
to procure a bottle without delay, and continue felt we ware English and kod fair play, and water is of excellent quality.
W. CHATHAM, woeptance. After the benediction, a further using it; alm in a golden colour for fair hair. wo grudge that people should shelter themselves
Water Authority, selection of music froni “Stabat Mater" was | Sold by Stores aud Chemists. [13643 under our flag and not behave to us exsotly as
A NOTABLE THIEF
part in i Festival, magnanimously look her has been arrested on the ss. Pek Kong. He mention the nations who-ars rivals, but I prefer / bolder portion of the population, which woald [ ascertain; and that Sir Redvers Baller, repeated
ค
KIDNAPPING CASES,
Two cases of kidnapping have been frustrated of late. The first was a most impadent at- tempt to arry off a woman in the streets of Canton. Her husband was a candidate for the M.A. degros, and while he was being examine i she desired to go and sail on some of ner friends. Not kuowing the way alu enquired in the streets, and a bystander, ou earning har destination, said he knew this people and where they lived, and would conduct sc. On the way he puffed smoke into her face, and befors she could recover, "contrived to chlorofóra her. She woke up to find bersilt in a gauge ful with an old woman who would give no answer
The
Mr. Byron Brenan proposed "Dar guasts," to which Sir Feilding Clarke responded, and Mr. E. H. Pollard. "Our Chairmau," Sir Thoms Satherland replying in brief and suit- able terms.
WATER RETURN. LEVEL AND STORAGE OF WATER IN RESER- VOIRS OF THE 1ST DECEMBER,
LEVEL. 1900.
in.
1001. Below overflow. Below overflow.
5 ft. 1 in. 20 ft 5 in. Tytan Pokfulam...... 0 ft. 7 in. 21 ft. 0 in. Wongnaicheong 17 ft. in. 31 ft, 4
STORAGE GALLONE,
1900.
1901. 942,520,000 181,645,000
64,740,000
£2,500,000 Wongnaichoong 11,585,000 3,458,000
Tylum
Pokfulam..
Iation
Totul 418,845,000 207,603,060
209,000
166
the message. Had not Sir George White dis-
world have surrendered to General Louis Botha obeyed the instructions, 12,000 British troops without an effort.
GENERAL NEWS.
KHEDIVE'S VOIT TO KHARTOUM..
London. 29th November The Khedire has arrived at Wady-Hulfa and is proceeding to visit Khartona.
THE SUGAR CONFERENCE.
London, 30th November. 'The Standard states that the Belgian Pre- mier will presitle at the Sugar Conference.
A NEW V. U.
London, 30th November. Lieutenant Price-Davies has been awarded the Victoria rose.
ACCIDENT TO THE DUKE OF TEOK.
Loados, 30th November. 1. R. H. the Duke of Teck has been throws whilst heating. His Royal Highness sustained a slight concussion of the brain, and an injury to his hip.
Later.
H.RII. the Duke of Teck is out of danger, and the concussion his disappeared:
INDIAN VICEROY'S TOUR.
London, 30th November. The Times, in a leader, says the energy and imaginative insight of Lord Curzon were never displayed more remarkably than in his recent tour. The personal side of Lord Curzon's activity appeals probably to the Oriental mind than large conception of policy and atrenncas administrative efforts.
More
THE ITALIAN BUDGET.
London, 30th November. The Italian Endget presented to the Chamber shows that last year ended with a surpins of 41 millions lire, and there is anticipated a surplus of 13 millions this year, and 14 millions next year. The Minister concluded by dwelling on the economic revival in Italy, and announced a reform in Octroi.
DEATH OF A GREAT CRICKETER.
London, 2nd December. The oricketer George Lokmann has died in South Africa of commmption.
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Selections from "BELLE OF NEW YORK,"
“RUNAWAY GIRL,"TANN- MENDELS- HAUSER," CHOPIN SOHN. POET l PEASANT" OVERTURE, &c.. DAILY.
ROBINSON
PIANO UO., LTD. Hongkong, 6th December, 191,
HOTEL
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HOTEL,
ELGIN ROAD, KOWLOON.
minutes' walk from the Stamer Wharves, and seven minutes by Ferry-launch from the City of Victoria.
A First-class Hotel with thirty-fire vory airy Bedrooms.
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Board and Residence; By the day....... From $5 to $7.00
$85 to $110,00 montb..
for Married Couple $160,00 Everything of the Rest. Dinner Parties by Spac al Arrangement. Billiards (Thurston Matok Table). Most perfect enlinery arrangements. Food both in European and Eastern styles.
H. BUTTONJEË,
Proprietor. [1980 Hongkong, 25th November, 1901.
of the Party offering invitations of MAGNIVEN & CAMERON'S 'PENS. "They come as a boon and a blessing to men,
The Pickwick, the Orl, and the Waverley Pen.
Bold at all Stationers, MACHIVEN & CAMION, Ltd., Waverley Works
Edinburgh
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