THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19TH, 1903
have not yet been received in Hongkong, and the Water Authority, in reply to an enquiry, informs us that they will not be
received for some time to come.
The old
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until the rider-mains ure laid, and with our nadequate reserve we are to be reduced to half supply. The Hon. W. CHATHAM states that by past experience it is quite safe to CHRIST-give a half-supply. There is no likelihood,
MAS SEASON.
As usual, we are solling one of the BEST ASSORTMENTS in the Colony of GOODS FOR CHRISTMAS PRESENTS:- CONFECTIONERY in FANCY BOXES
of Rare Design.
GOOD PIPES in Great Variety.
CIGAR and CIGARETTE-HOLDERS.
CIGAR and CIGARETTE CASES.
FANCY PERFUME SPRAYS.
PERFUMES in FANCY BOXES.
EBONY-BACKED HAIR BRUSHES.
he thinks, of our having to bring water in boats from Kowloon, as was made necessary At the beginning of this year by tho dry season of 1902. According to statistics the chances are against our having a great quantity of rain for some considerable time as we said above. These statistics are of a little interest, and we need make no apology therefore for quoting them in full. They are as follows:-
11.18 34.28
July .. August 14.87
2.96 0.98 1.09 0.00
OPE ERVATORY.
inches.
|
January 197
February 0.21
Menu in.
138 0.29 0.02
March 2.66
043
April... 4.72
184
BAINFALL AT HOSOKONG UDA ERVATORY,
1582-1901 1003
Min. Max. in.
0.00 8.43
UZL 7.05
0,17 14.20 1.96
236
2.75
£275 1042
6.82
May... 13.06 207
12.16
48.84 1.15
June 25.23 15.44
Sept.... 36.53 October 1.66
Nov....... 1.09
20.01
0.03
6.40
1
19.11 8.17 F.10 1,0%
17.47
16.40 34.37 2.3.1 13.28 28.4 4.07 27.87 5.20 1.01
7.32
0.01 0.01
Dacomber --
TEARLY RAINFALL AT
1884...
75.42
EBONY-BACKED TOILET MIRRORS.
IEBS...
106.92
1888
09:17
1887
66.29
SOAPS in FANCY BOXES.
1858
104.09
1899
119.72
1890
1900
70.03
MANICURE SETS.
THE1
112 19
1831
... 117.12
7802
1882
90.07
FANCY PUFF BOXES.
1598
91.96
3804
1804
104.23
1995
.45.83
1805
72 73
3807
100.03
THI
57.02
1889....
1000
78.73
35 78 97.50
TOM SMITH'S CRACKERS.
Au Artistic and Plansing Selection of CHRISTMAS AND NEW
YEAR CARDS.
1501...
1902...
This year's gares are not yet complete, of course, but fur the eleven months gone the rainfall Las been between 13 and 94 inches, and we clay put it at 94 for the whole year, making 1908 the ninth wettest year in the series of twenty, and very consi derably above the average of about 80 inches. Ouce more the utter inadequacy
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BIRTHS. On the 12th December, at 8, Szechuten Read, Shanghai, the wife of A. Greet, of a daughter.
On the 13th 'cember, at Chemulpo, Cores, the wife of CARL WOLTER, of a won.
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HONGKONG OFFICE: 14, DESVEUX ROAD Cl. LONDON OFFICE: 131, FLEET STREET, E.C.
HONGKONG, 19th DECEMBER, 1906
Our
but
is demonstrated. It is known that prepara- tions for increasing this capacity largely (though not by any means toe largely, in
in progress. opinion), are ax there is a suspicion abroad that all is not going well with the Tytanıta k works, we think it is due from the Govern- went that a reassurance should be given, if possible, that no curious obstacle has been found to delay the prosecution of su neces- sare a scheme as that of the new reservoir
there.
We trust that one of the un-official members of the Legislative Council will take this question up.
The Ball of the Institution of Engineers and Shipbuilders of Hongkong was held in the City Hall last night and west off most successfully. We reserve longer notice until our next issue.
The S. Petersburg Viedenosti-states that it is intended to send to the Far East next year the Russian transport Kamchatka, of 7,200 tons, which has been built at the new Admiraliy yards, and is now lying in the Nere. She is designed to supply coal to worships affect, and has accommodation for 3,500 tous; also for 3 officers, 1,000 meo, and 18 hors09.
There is some talk that Marsoillos will once more be made a port of call for the Indian mail, and the principal point for the collection and distribution of postal matter conveyed by tho P. and O. Company.
The Hongkong Rift Annoviation's Compo- tition to-day will be for Long Range Cup and Spoous, commencing at 9.30 p.m. Ranges, 700 and 800 yards. 10 shots and a sighter at each range.
The S. Petersborg Viedomosti sluten that the new Russien battleship Osliatia, on her way from Kronstadt to the Far East, was compelled to go into dry dock at Spezia, owing to damage received in the Atlantic some time at sight. The ship will not be able to proened on her journey until next month.
The following is the programme el music to to performed by the band of the 93rd Barms Infantry on the New Parade Ground from 3 to ♪ p.m. to-day :-- March..."Furkon's Laughing Girl "... Proml ..... Gillet Entracte.La Lettre de Manon
Sidney Jones Selection...na Toy
......................................... Elgar Morceau...... "Salut d'Amour"...... Selection... "The Helle of New York Berger Waltz..."The Queen's Own". Coote "Gorl Have the King."
By kind permission of Major Radolift and officers, the band of the 93rd Burma Infantry will play at the Hongkong Hotel from 8 to 9.30 p.m.to-night. The band programme and dinner menu are as follows:--
March..." Marche des Toreres..... Godard Overture "Zampa .................... Herold Selection..."The Runaway Girl"... Ivan Caryll Cornet Solo.. "I'll Sing Thoe Songs of Anhy"
Frederic Clay Selection... "Reminiscences of Ireland" Godfrey ...Phelps Waltz
"The Choristers"
Thurban *Mumblin Mose".
Two-stop ...
"God Save the King,"
MENU,
Hora D'ŒICS
Oyater Ri-acles.
KOUP.
Potage Creme a la Jacken.
FISH.
Boiled Garoupa Kormandy Style.
ENTRIES.
Pigeon In Farisienza Lamb Cutlets a la Jardiniere Cabbage Farei.
CULLEY,
Shrimp.
JOINTS.
Roast Sirloin of Beef and Horseradish Roast Turkey and Sausage Boiled Calf Head and Cuper Sauce Celd Ronst Pheasant.
GWEKTS.
Chocolate Custard Pudding Giwo a la Vanilla Savarin of Pineapples Tipay Cake
Dessert Cofice,
FOOTBALL..
The V.R.C.F.C. will play the Noval Yard F.C. at 4 p.m. to-day on the Causeway Bay ground.
This afternoon. at 4 o'clock, on the Happy Valley, the Hongkong Football Club will play the Navy nider Rugby rules. Tho Club will play in Stripes. The following wil play for
the Club
TELEGRAMS.
.5%
SERVICE.
"DAILY PRESS
[FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.] TANSAN CASE AT SINGAPORE.
SINGAPORE, 18th December, 10a.m.
JUDGMENT FOR PLAINTIFF. In the "Tansan " cass, judgment has
costs and dainages. been given for Mr. Clifford Wilkins on with
[This was a case brought by Mr. J. Clifford Wilkinson against the firm of McAlistor and Co. of Singapore, to restrain them from using the word" Tangan" as descriptive of the minoral wators for which that firm are the agents. Similar cases have been successfully brought "Tansan" in other parts of the East. | is a Japanese word signifying natural spring water, and has been copyrighted by Mr Wilkinson asdescriptive of bis speciality in mineral waters. -Ev. D.P.]
REUTER'S SERVICE.
INTER-UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL.
LONDON, 16th December. Oxford beat Cambridge at Rugby by 18 to 13 points.
SERVIA AND THE POWERS.
LONDON, 16th December. Since the assassination of the late King Alexander, Great Britain has refused to recognise the new Government of Servia, Other Powers are now beginning to take the same course by giving their representatives prolongad enre, which will continue until King Peter's regicide counsellors are dismissed. BYE-ELECTIONS: CHAMBERLAINITE
SUCCESSES.
CRICKET.
LEAGUE MATCHES, The following will play for the H.K.C.C. Reserves v. A,O,C. on the H.K.C.C. Ground at 1.45 p.m. to-day :-**
J. W. C. Benuar, C. P. Chater, G. Grimble. P. W. Goldring, Bey. C. H. Hickling. J. Hooper, G. P. Lammert, D. Piper, N. H. Rutherford, J. A. Woodgates, and O. N. E.
More.
In the match Craigongower C.C. v. HMS. Tamar, at 2 p.m. to-day, on the Craigengower ground, the former Club will be represented by R. Basa, L. E Lammert, A. Q. Brawa J. Craik, L. A. Rose, E. Ford, R. Pistonji,
L. Staart, M. E. Anger, E. B. Hurton,
and M. H. Harteam.
The following will represent the Civil Service Cricket Club in their League fixture with the Parsees to-day commencing at 2.15 p.m. sharp on the C. S. ground:-
CANTON REGATTA.
[FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.}
Preliminary beats in the wherry and canoe races were decided on the afternoon of the 15th inst. In somewhat gusty weather. The whorry steered by Mrs. Grifith was defeated by a dis. tauce by that steered by Mrs. Grant. In the finel, therefore, the latter will start. In the canoo racer Messrs Lealle and Gater will com- poto with those who drew byes.
as
The following is the programme, with entries
publiebed
PRELIMINARY HATS (16th DECEMBER). WALDUIES (First Heat), mils,
A. W. Parnell (bow), R. Leslie (st.), Mrs. Grant (cox).
H. Sutton (bow), W. Imhof (at.), Mrs. Griffith (cox).
CANCES (First Host).-C. Dioner, W. Gator, R. Leslie, A. W. Parael?.
FIRST DAY (18th' DECEMBER), HONG PAIR DARB (One Mile)-Cup pre- Dr. Atkinson, G.A. Woodoook, H.T. Jookman, P. T. Lambl, R. Witchell, J. Devaney, W. Hsented by Mr. E, Gilchrist; first and second Woolley, F. T. Robins, L. E. Brett, H. Gidley, club prizes. and J. Lander.
Arahold, Karberg, & Co. C. Fumagelli (bow), C. Ausra (st.), and a coI.
T. . Griffith:-H. Sultou (bow), W. Im.
The following will play for the Tarsees :-- K. D. Mistry, J. M. Master, J. A. Chinoy, J, H. Buttonjeo, J. N. Mehta, J. D. Norin,heof (st.), and a co1. M. D. Vanio, P. Bejonji, C, B. Morawała, D. K. Captain, K. B. Cooper (Captain).
Umpire, Mr. A. Carter.
The Leaguo Table new stands as follows:-
Clubs Played Won Lost Drawn Points.
A, O. C.
5
0
13.
Civil Service
5
4
1
13
Cruigergower
6
*
B
R.E.
5
HM.S. Tamar 4
0
t
R.A.M.C.
}
H.K.C.C. "A" Parsees
A.O.C. v. RA.M.C. This League game ended as follows-yeater- day-
Lillywhite, b Cook Webb, not out ...
Pyes...
L.O.G
Total (for 1 wiokot).......
1.A.K.C.
Allwork, a MeGibbon, b Bradford Wilson, u Bradford, b Brasford .... Wooley, b Bradford.
Cook, flatwell, b Davion.... Latter, c Robinsou, b Davies. Candor, b Devies pus Unwin, c Skinuer, b Davies Williams, an out Duff, b Bradford ........ Goodwill, not out Kelly b Bradford
5
135
Byes an
Total
4
17
LONDON, 16th December. The bye-elestion at Dulwich has resulted in the return of Mr. Rutherford Harris, Conserva. tive and Chamberlainite, by 5819 against 4,382 votos for Mr. Masterman, Liberal and Coates. Free-Trader. At Lewisham, Mr. Conservative and Chamberlainito, has been returned by 7709 against 5697 for Mr. Cleland, HILL'S WORLD'S ENTERTAINERS.
These elections Liberal and Fros-Trader. make no change in the relative position of parties in the House of Commons.
TATER, The recent bye-elections are regarded as a bolidays. striking victory for Mr. Chamberlain,
JAPAN AND RUSSIA.
LONDON, 18th December. Boater's Tokyo Agency wires that a con- feroace of the senior statesmen has been gut-
woned to considor the Russian answer. The. outlook is regarded as the gloomiest, and stocks are steadily falling.
THE BRITISH MISSION TO TIBET,
H. Arthur, full back; W. R. Robertson, 0. J. Barnes, T. E. Peures, K. A. Selanders, threa quarters; Win: nore, A. Gordon, halves;
LONDON, 16th December. H. F. Churd, E D. G. Wolfe, H. C. Sandford, A. Boyd, La M. R. Strover, J. Kichardson, Lt. E. Rogers, Lt. S: B. Macdonald, forwards.
The Mission has made its first march oror On Monday afternoon on the Happy Valley the Jelep pas, anopposed; the local oficiale,
Football Club will the Hongkong
play after entering a protest, gave Major Young- H.MS. Tamar Kick-off at 4,15.
husband a formal but friendly reception.
The following will play for the Club -
SCHILLING.
F. H. Kew, goal; . C. Austen, E. F. Aucott, GERMANY-THE TRIAL OF LIEUT. backs; H. C. Gray, J. W. Bonnar, J. D, Danby, hatree; W. H. Williams, H. A. Breat. C. 2. S. Cooper, J. Richarsdon, R. A.. Whitmore, forwards.
MASONIC AFFAIRS.
During the recent prizo-firing by the Channel Fleet at Gibraltar the Alajestic, flying the Bag of Vice Admiral Lord Charles Beresford, made an astonishing record, with her four 12-in. gs. Until this competition took place the Ocsen (now
PEBSLYELANCE LODGE. in the Harbour) held the feading position in the
Perseverance Lodge, 1,165 E. C., hold their Navy with 17 hits, but the Mujestic madu 23 ABOUT this time last year the water quos-hits for 37 rounds. There is no previous record installation on Wednesday. Offcars for the tion was a very prominent one in Hongkong, of, snel rapid and drearste firing in the Navy year 1904 are:-Worshipful Master, Wor, Bro, E. H. Hinda; Immediate Past Master, Wor. Bro. A. II, Bettanbein, Sonior Warden, Bro, The city of Victoria had then been on inter-with a 12-in. guo.
Chatre's Circne returned from blacsa to-day C. A. D. Melbourne; Junior Waidon, Bra mittent supply for over seven weeks, the curtailment having commenced on the 1st suit ombarked on the Zagiro en route to Manila... Sharp: Treasures, Bro. P. H. Holyoak; Secretary, Bro, H. Arthur; Senier Denson, Bro. November. Now, in the absence of further The season at Maono was ruther favourable as rain (which many fairly bo presumed), we regards the receipts. Mr. Chatre, the proprie. A. Sims; Junior Denost, Bro. E. A. shall be ou intermittent supply again next tor, was presented with gold medal by Messes. Bonser; Dir. of Ceremonios, Bro, C. P. Chater; Oomer Kesim Moosa and the Iulian community. Monday, some parts of the city being pro- The former, appreciating the work of Mr. Organist, Bro. H. Hursthause; Steward, Bro F. R, Smith; Steward, Bre. P. K. Kuyvett mised four hours' water and others water Chatre, and being an Indian gentlemen and a for varying periods, down to as little as one prominent citizen of Bacao, was a mech Inner Guard, Bro: A. R. Lore; Tyler. Err, J. hour. As we pointed out yesterday, the pleased with the circus that he insisted on three reservoirs contained on the 1st instant almost every member of the circus that visited his shop accepting gifts, and the artists of the 26,139,000 more gallons of water than on the same date last year, but were all far circus are extremely pleased in meeting an Indian gentleman of such a generous nola e below overflow, Tytan being 10 ft. 10 in.,
--Contributed Pokfulum 15 ft. 9 in., and Wongneicheong 38 ft. 7 in. below. We have now the dry season of the your to face, with prospect of heavy rainfall until May. The situation has therefore come
no
next
Vanstone.
At a banquet after the installation, the following tuasts were given:-The King and the Craft, H.R.H., the Most Worshipful Grand Master and the Grand Lodge of England, the District Grand Master and Officers of the District Grand Lodge of Hongkong and Sonth China, Sister Lodges and Visitors, the Wor- shipful Master, Wives, Sisters, Daughters and Sweethearts of Masous, all Poor and Distressed
We would remind our rewlers that the Toy Bazaar, held ander the auspices of the Catholic Union, takes place to-night in the rooms of that Union, adjoining the Roman Catholic Cathe Masons. dral. The object of this Bazaar is to provide
about that the present water reserve Christmas presents und treats for the aged pror
LODGE "EASTERN SCOTIA."
At a regular meeting of Lodge "Eastern
LONDON, 10th December, Lieut. Sobilling has been sentenced to fifteen months' imprisonment, and a sergeant to fire years and expulsion from the army for 1,520 cases of maltreatment,
MR, CHAMBERLAIN'S FISCAL POLICY.
LONDON, 16th December.
THE UNITED STATES AND COREA.
LONDON, 16th December.
t is slated at Washington that Mr. Allen, the U.S. Minister at Seoul, has demanded a definite answer in regard to the opening of
On Wednesday night next, the much-heralded Hill's World's Entertainers will begin a season at the Theatre Royal, lasting through the This company has received ar- ceptionally good notices from the Press in every city where it has played, and Hongkong can be assured of at last being able to witness s really first class performance with clever specialties which can only be seen in the The plas of principal cities in the world. reserved seats opens at Robinson's this morning,
SIR HENRY BLAKE IN COLOMBO.
The reception of Sir Henry Blake in Colombo on the 3rd iust, is described as one of the most brilliant and interesting fanctions in that city for many years. Addresses were presented by the Legislativo Conueil, the Municipal Council, the Chamber of Commerce, and the native chiefs. In concluding his speech of thanks Sir Henry said:"I earnestly pray that when the time cones when I shall lay down my burden of responsibility, your verdiet will be that I haro performed the duties of my office in a manner not unworthy of the many able British Governors. who have ruled this gransi old historio island for over a hundred years."
HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB.
DRAWING CHINA PONY GRIFFINE.
Varenne & Co.-G. Baraa (bow), J. Band (st.), L. Tisserand (cox).
CANOES ( mile)-Fical Mont-L. H. Gilman, W. Saunders, S. Balloy, C. Fumagall, I. Leslie, W. Gater.
INTERNATIONAL FOURS (One Mile).-Cap presented by members of the LM.C. staff.
Gorman:-H. Belimann (bow), C. Allers, P. · Wolfram, W. Kuntzei (st), A. Pust:u (cor.)
British-N. Bhaw (bow), H. Satten, A. Purnell, E. E. Andras (st.), D. Tylecote (cox.) WHEELIES (mile).-Final Host-Pornell (how), Leslie (st), Mrs. Grunt (cox). L. H. Gilman (box), E. T. Bond (st.), Mrs. Bood (cox).
SINGLE SCULLS (Tubs) (7 mile).-Challenge Cup presented by Mr. E. Hug. Two elab prizes, W. Glater, W. Imhoof, A. Spandon, H. Boll-
maun.
INTERNATIONAL PAIR OARS (1 mile.)-Prize presented by Mr. T. Trevoux,
Britisk.-N. Shaw (bow), E, A, Andrews (st.), and a cox
French.-L. Duran (bow), J. Band (t), L. Tisserand (cez),
British Colonial,A. Parnell (bow), R. Lealis (st.), It. Powel Grant (cor),
FOUR-DARK-Committee v. Club, mile), -Club prízcs.
Committee:-A, Pastau (bow), C. Alors, E. Gilchrist, W. Imboof (st.), H. Sutton (cox),
Club: Not soiected.
BECOND DAT (19TH DECEMBER). SKIFFS (1 mile)-Open to Canton and "Hong- kong Clubs. Club prizes:-1 p.. W. Karied; W. C. Koehler. HONGKONG GIGS (1 mite)-Chineso crews with European cor. Two club prizas.--1.30 p.m.
71) Jardino, Matheson & Co. (2) W. Danby, (3) Carlowitz & Co. (4) Arubold, Karberg & Co. (5) Deacon & Co. (6) Siumssen & Co.
INTERPORT FOURS (1 mile)- Challenge Cup presented by Mr T. E. Griffith.-2 p.m.
Hongkong B.C.-C. Mol. Messe (bow), C. Deavir, A. B. 1 duan, F. W. Warre (st.), IL W. B. Keanett (cor).
Canton R.C.-Crew not selected,
V.R.C.-F. D. Bun (bow), J. Witchell, J. Millar, A. E. Alves (st.), G. A. Caldwell (cox),
Canton R,C.-Crew nut selected. Barber Boats (100 yards).-Open "to European; competitors to supply their own boats. Five club prizes.
nny
C. Allers, C. Fausgalli, C: Dianer, R. Lostje. A. W. Purnell, S. Shelley. W. G. Saunders,
H. Gilman, H. G. Geris, H. P. Desiclan, O. Becker, P. Kunge, A. G. Major, W. Guter, D. Tylecote, F. W. Pfaff.
INTERPOET DOUBLE SCULLS ( Mile). -- Prize presented by Canton grass widowers.- 3 p.ur.
Hongkong B.C.-W. O. Koehle, A. B. Bouse
Canton B.C.--W. Kuntzel, W. Imboot. CANTON FOURs 1 Mil).-Club prize Winners of International Fours debarred.— 3.30 p.m.
C. Durau (bow), C. Fumagelli, J. Band, W. Imboof fat. L. Tisseraud (cox.}
CANTON DOUBLE SCULLS (1 Mile).-Ladies' Purso.- 4pm.
C: Spandon and two others. W. Gater, F. E. Audrus, and a cox, C. Allors, W. Kuntzel, and T. Groupe. Committee:-C. Allers, E. Gilchrist (Capt): W. Imhoef, A. Puston, H. Sulton (Hou. Secretary), J. H May (Umpire), E. Hug (Judge), E. S. Sutton (Starter).
Sixteen subscription China pony griffins Mr. Chamberlain has concluded his provincial having arrived por s.6, Hangsang, they were campaign at Leeds, where a raost enthusiasti-drawn for at Kennedy's Causeway Bay Repository yesterday afternoon, Mr. T. F. meeting was held.
Hough, clerk of the coarse, conducted the pro- ceedings, and a number of other members of the Jockey Club, including Sir C. P. Chater, sad Messrs. J. P. Michael, J. H. Lovis, E, Kadoorie, Morriss, Hart Buok, Mitchell and
Quite a number of Hongkong people, in E. W. Ruttor were present. Unly five allotted remaining griffins ware allotted to subscribers to attend the regatta, by the Hongkong, Canton for two or more borses. The Jockey Club's and Macaos.s. Kinshan lastevening. The steamer subscribers remained to be supplied, so the addition to the orers competing, left for Canton, numbers of the horses ranged between 40 and 55.* cleared from her berth at about 5.30 p.m., being Arrangements were conducted by Mr. G. W. due at Canton at daylight to-day.
of Kennedy manager It is notified in another column that the Gegg,
fine-looking griffies, Cathedral of the "Hymn of Praise" on Tuesday walked around during the proceedings. proposed second performance at S. John's The next has been abandoned. This is due to the The horses and drawers were as follows:- inability of several members of the chair and 40 (chestant) regretted after Monday's triumph orchestra to attend. It is manch to be
Wiju.
TPE HYMN OF PRAISE.”
WEATHER REPORT.
42 (obestnut) 43 (white) 41 (bay, white lega)
44 (grey). 45 (chestnut)
40 (grey)
47 (gray) The Hongkong Observatory yesterday issued 48 (bay)
49 (chestnut) On the 18th at 11.50. The barometer has 50 (den-road) 52 (chestant) of China and Lazon.
Pressure remains high over Chins, and low 59 pie-bald) over the NE. part of the Bea of Japan, and also 54 (grey),
55 (akow-bald) fallen over §. China, risen over the NE. const 51 (groy)
radients moderate with strong monsoon in to the Bouth of the Philippine Archipelago the Formos Channel and N, part of the Chius
is insufficient to allow with safety a full and poor children of Hongkong, aggregating Scotia, 923 6.0., to-night, Wor. Bro. C. F. supply, and the city accordingly is reduced 700 altogether. The object commends itself. Focken will be installed as R. W. M. in the following report: to what is considered half-supply. In and there will be but few here, no doubt, who succession to E. Wor. Bro. W. C. Jack. A November, 1902, the amount of water con- will not show their sympathy with this project sumed per head, under intermittent supply, in a practical matiner, by patrumising the banquet will be given. Non-Masons, however, was 10.4 gallous; in November, 1903, with Bazaar to-night, and thus help to make some otherwise desolate hearts happy, even if only full supply, it was 19 gallons par head. As temporarily, at this seasɔ2, is a familiar fact, Victoria is to have anouncement of this Bazaar will be found in our 1,026 E.C., to be held on the 22nd inst, the A naval band will Right Worshipful Master elect, Wor. Bro. rider-main system, but this has not yet advertisement columns.
The materiale anlar during the evening.
A detailed an-
will not be admitted.
VICTORIA LODEN.
"At a regular meeting of Victoria Lodge,
C. W. Longuet, will be installed.
Bo
•
Forecast-Moderate NE. winds; fair
Stables. lot,
were
Mr. G. C. A. Master
Mr. C. P. Chater (jun.) Mr. D. Darabjee
Mr. R, Gubbay Mr. W. Domaich H.E. Mr.)
Mr. C. W. Longnož Mr. E. L. Ratter Mr. A. Babington Mr. C. H. Ross Mr. W. E. Grey Mr. E. L. Butter Mr. Hart Buck Mr. T. Christiani Capt. Nugent
No. 40, drawn by Mr G.C.A. Muster, did the fastest time. She did themilo in 1 minute 1364 seconds; the last 4 mile in 33 seconde,
BOXING.
Charles St. Clair, just arrived at Hongkong from Shanghai, where he has been fighting for the last 13 months, wishes to challenge anybody u Hongkong; Douglas of the Amphitrite, or Sam Nowman preferred. St. Clair does not object to catch weights; and he is willing to put up anything from 8500 He has been a prominent to $2,000 ʼn side. middle-weight of Brooklyn, New York. In Shanghai, out of seven fights, be only lost one to Jim Carey. At present his weight is about 1601bs; the does not mind bringing himself down to 1581bs. St. Clair's last battle took place at Shangini last Saturday; after 20 rounds he drew with Jim Ryan, of Tientsin. It will be remembered that Ryan is the man who beat Jack McAuliffe in six rounds.