cruiser would enter the Whangpoo without lons THE PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY'S of time to attack the Bassian uraiser at her moorings....
General Domine, the Enssian Military Agent in Shanghai, has communiasted the following message to some of the Shanghai papere:-"Port Arthar, 28th February. After the stinok on Port Arthur during the night of the Sird and morning of the 24th, mage of Port Arthur, Fort Adams, and the Yellow Sen were found on bound of each of the Japanese sanken slemmers. On board of one. of them, which was on fire, oleoric wires were found, connecting the battery with the keel of the ship; they were intended to cause an explosion. Tho wires were out by a Russian mining officer of the port, and the fire after wards extinguished. Daring the forenoon of the 24th, soventeen Japanese men-of-war, twelve torpedo-boats, and several steamers, were no-
CONCERT,
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS MONDAY MARCH 7TH 1904
HONGKONG JOTTING,
Mr. H. D. Wolfe should feel a proud men for { the enconiums poured upon him for the marked success he and his hard-working committes
Two circumstances combined to cause the somewhat poor attendance at the concort, the first of a Berica, which was held in 9. Andrew's Hall on Saturday night. The first was the fact that the Dallas Company were giving their final performance of the season, in the Theatre Royal, and the second was that the clouds, which had bean lowering all day, hogan to drop down a druary drizzle, which icon made everything out of doors naplesssatly damp, while chairs were I have heard it whispered that His Ex-ing, Sherwood Foresturs, at the piano, and at a premiam. But these disadvantages not-cellency the Officer Administering the Govora. ment is paying particular attention to this withstanding, this "first convert must be pro- noord an unqualified succes, for which important matter, and that as a consequones Messra, G. Grimble and A. G. Ward, necom- the work will be greatly accelerated this year, panista and condusters, deserve all protec.
Bo mote it ba!
The concert opened in good timo, and for once there was little disturbance by Inte arrivals.
To change in the weather yesterday, when the floodgates of heaven were opened after being achtered in their" saad of ball on Friday night, which was mentioned in the Press on sealed for fully three months, was not unwel-Saturday. The door which Mr. J. Vanstono some, Drains in various parts of the town have loudly proclaimed their want of flashing for took under his care certainly proved its repa weeks past, and the residents will welcome the tation of being the best in the Colony. The approach of the time when the Water Authority absence of a band, which so many other engage will no longer find it necessary to keep the town mants just now prevented them from Beenring, was never missed on négokat of the oxcellent ou short commons. When will Hongkong be provided with sufficient water-storage? playing of the dance-óusic by Gal-Sorgt. Fied- Bergt. Jenkins, It.E., on the violin. It was on ideal night for a ball, and everyone reg elted that this one was bringing a delightful series to a close. Perhaps the energetic and indofatigable Mr. Wolfe will turn his attention is some of her direction to find us poor exiles some form of amusomort, daring the unpleasant senson be- fore as. He will be quito assured of the grati- tude of these exilos!
There is considerable talk now of a new Peak
ticed from the land, Noue of them, came into The first part opened with a pari song by the tramway being built. A Bill has already been
Surrice."
The bodies of seven Japanese were washed ashore at Chatoo on the 27th ult. the mo belonging apparently to some Japanese trans- port. It is said that fifty more bodies were
landed in Weihaiwei.
Dae of the ges
drawn up for presentation to the Legislative
Conncil. I seo that the Hongkong correspond- ent of the North-Chinu Daily News skotohen the course of the line as starting from Battery
Pathway, near to its junction with Queen's
I bare heard it mentioned here that the lius
will run through the Public Gardens, which I hope is not true, for it would be a pity to spoil our pretty Gardens. But a new tramway, tapping different districts, and beginning in Queen's Itood, would be a great gain to the
Colony.
Speaking of tramways, what has become of the Magazine Gap scheme? It is long since I have seen anything about it. Such a line mast come in time, I should think,
CRICKET.
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the range of the batterics. During the night full force of the Society of 1 voices. This provions, after the moon was down, the Japanese piece was excellently rondored, bat for a torpedo-boats approached the roadstead, but slight tendency on the part of the sopranos
H.K.C.C. V. THE NAVY. they were received by the dre of the letvizan
to be just a shado too load, thus, to
Tho Clab look like spoiling the unbeaten record of the present season on Saturday, when and the batteries. The Relvisan noticed that a certain extent, overshadowing the blending
Road, running up near and past the Public
a strong team from the warships in barbour was two Japanese torpedo-boats were destroyed. of the other voices. This was specially noti-Gardons, thence up Glonesty Ravins, to Quoon's nonateral. Time, however, did not allow a About 11 am, on the 25th the Japanese squad-ceable in the second verse, otherwise the song Grders, and on. There would be stations for definite finish, and the home eleven left off with rou and eight torpedo-boats approached Port was given with all the well-known careful Caine Road, Robinson Road, Conduit Road and 78 runs to make and 4 wickets to full. The Artbar. They were received by the fire of the interpretation of the Society. The next item
Queen's Gardens, giving quick access to all the Navy thus had considerably the better of the mitoh. This was due mainly to the batring of Russian Boot and the batterion. The majority of
was ʼn quintette for flute, violius, viola, 'cell different levels of Victoria, and rendering Moore, supported by Horsey, Irwin, sud Mahon, the Japaneso shalls did not reach their sim. and pianoforte, which was very well expressed residents more or less independent of chair- and to be bakdown of some of Hongkong's One of them destroyed a gun of the Askold by Mrs, Öngh, Messrs. Chopard, Gonzales,
est bats before fair bowling. Turner's batting coclios. The same writer understands that and tore off the limb of a Russian sailor. This Grimble, Miller and Schmidt. The song "Life,"
was sadly missed by the Club. R. Imrock alone sowed ability to cope with the situation, was the only losa sustained by the Russians.
by Mr. W. E. Schmidt, whose sploudid voice efforts will he made to preserve one uniform (Signed) Plançon, Chief of Diplomatic was heard to the best advantage, secured an Frade throughout, and that the car accommodand he unfortunately put his leg before the instantaneous encore, though enceres were notation will be greater than on the present line, wicket when ho had made. The drawing of stamps relieved the Club of no little anxiety. responded to in the first part.
Scores and analysis: of the evening was Mr. Carl Johnson's (of Awoy) delivery of her song "Song of a heart," her beautiful contratto voice reminding us very much of that of the late Madame Antoinette Sterling, ringing out and exprewing every cadence with consummate grace and taste, This lady ought certainly to be heard agaiu ju Hongkong. The violin solo Romance" of Mrs. Ough beads but littlo mention, as her finished execution and skill are too well known here for us to say more than that
A spacial Providence is said to watch, and It che fully maintained or reputation as
The part song think not without some warrant, over children commander of the bow. "Orpheus and his lute" brenght the first and drunkards, both of whom not infrequently part to a close and hers again the chorus was have wonderful escapos from danger. I remem- in complete touch with its leader, the sopranos bor hearing of a man who while intoxicated man- paying closer attention to the marks. The aged to fallover a procipico som 70fast in tight second part, after an interval of ten minutes, into a chalk pit in Kent, and was found next opened with trio for violin, 'cello and pianoforte, morning, if not perfectly free from contusions, Mr. Ough, and Messrs. Grimble rendering at least with sound, unbroken bones, Tho well a somewhat lengthy selection from escape of little Miss Kathleen Craddock on the Mendelssohn. This was followed by the Chorus Harlech Bond as the Peak a few days ago is
Allon-s-Dais went a striking instance of the way children often in the Glo» " When
Sho a fall, hunting," which was a very good selection and evade fatal consequences from earned rounds of applause, being quite the best slipped through the iron railing, turasų a sommer- ohorns of the evening, as was manifest from a salt, and landed on a lodge, and although this did tendency on the part of some of the audience to not entirely stay her descent, for she continued join the refrain. Mr. Schmidt was again rolling down soms thirty fast on the rocks, it pleasing in "I had a flower," and was forced broke her fall and let her off with braises in- Another gamatead of broken limbs or guncussion of the brain to respond to an encore.
The little lady has been shore of her fair looks but she is, I ain glad to any, doing well, and will soon make a good recovery. There are plenty. of walks at the Peak where accidents could b ap.. pen, but thaaks to the presont head of th Public Works Department, most of the worst planes have bozu protestad by railings, and sery few accidents of the kind do oboar.
4
The following report from Chemaipo, givos an account of the events up to the 20th uit: A second pontoon otty has been built by the Japanese near the former landing place. Now overy day transports are arriving, having in tow large lighters of five and six hundred tons as well as steam launches marked with the signs of the Japanese commissary department, The exact number of the troops cannot be givon, as everything is being carried on with the greatest scorecy, However, apparently, not more than 12,000 non and B00 horses bave Bo far been landed. The soldiers are remaining in Chemulpo only a short time. Every hour and a-half a train is going to Sevul. At Chomulpo each Japanese house, as well as the foreign houses in the Japaners. Bettlement, are used as quarters for soldiers, a remuneration of one yen being paid for each officer and of sixty ser for each soldier per day-The Corean Telegraph Office ans be taken over by the Japanese Mr. Muchlenstedt, for many years the very able manager of the Coreau telegraphs, a Dane, has been told that his services are not required at present A somber of Japanese officials have been appointed in his place, Plain language only is allowed for telegrams At Scout the Japanese have been given by the Coreane the barracks and the South Palace for the purpose of quartering their troops.
The NC. Daily News Tokyo correspondent says:-An oficer who was with the Japanese quadros during the latest attacks on Port Arthur gives the following scenuut of the engagement:The combined fleets commenced their movements as arranged for a further attack on Port Arthur on the 20th fast, but owing to the inclemency of the weather opera tlone were necessarily deferred for a day. Ob the 22nd we sant scents towards Fort Arthur On their way they met a Russian vessel, in appearance like the transport Kazan, and fired on tor, but were unable to say whether they did her any damage. At 3.30 am. on the 24th the vessels went to block the mouth of the harbour nade their dash on the port. Four powerful searchlights were being worked by the Russians and a brisk fire was opetied as soon as the steamers were discovered. In consequence of the searchlights, the Tenshin Marn ran a little. off her course and grounded just east of the Baotishan point. The Bushi Maru destroyed sent the audience away in happy mood, after and sank bursolf about 400 metres aft of the their," Cradle Bong," to Beck the "soft and larcenies by servants were numerous last year, dreamless sleep" sung of in the final item, while Mr. Ward played" God Save the King."
of the evening followed in the pianoforte soles of Malame Candutti, who is a bharming, noaffected pianiste, and a perfect artiste in her complete command over the keys, the music seemingly, rippling from her finger-tips. Her selections were
Barcarolle" by Rubinstein, and Valso" by Labadie, for which she received an undeniable excore, to which she gracefully responded with some operatio selections. We hope to hear more from this charming perfor mer's hands. Mrs. Carl Johnson then brought the colos to a close with " Ever so far away," in which she again maintained her high standard of rendering, but was unable to respond to an urgent call for more.
The concert was closed by the chorus, who
Among those present were H.E. Mr. F. May, Mrs. May, and a party from Government House.
The ladies of the community who unsuccess- fully petitioned the Government recently with a view to secure the registration of domestic servants will be interested to observe that in a somewhat indirect way their appeal has the support of the Acting Captain Buperin ondent of Polico is his annual report to the Govern
After commenting on the fact that ment.
"It would greatly Toushen Maru, The Jokuku deslied towards
assist the Police in such ensea, if it word the lighthorise and groanded there with her bow
Captaiu Lyons says:
when pointing N.N.W. Another of the stormers
persons customary for
engaging believed to be the Buyo Mare, destroyed and
Mervaute to obtain their photograplis (and snak herself about two and a half cables" longth to the SE of the Bushin Mary. Another
their names, parents' names and address in Chinese characters," Certainly it would, but the steamer, probably the Jinsen afara, appeared to be grounded cos in below Golden
The following formed the Chorus, who, with Police might wait until the Greek Kalends for HIL With great bracery the torpedo boats accompanying the steamers went in under Mosera Ward and Grimble, doserse hoarty such a castom to grow up in longkong. The only satisfactory way of putting the Police heavy fire and took of the crews of the sinking congratulations upon the brilliant success etcamers. Although the mandeure did not succeed so fully and satisfactorily as was hoped, achieved:-Sopranos: Mesdames Murray Bais, into possession of this information is for the the att ok bad a demoralising effect on the Bull, Hagen, Johnson, and Esth. Contraites: Government to yield to the prayer of the ladies Chinese enemy. Three non-commissioned officers and Lady Goodman; Mesdames Dickson, Drayson, or the Colony and require al
servants to register, as is doas in Indo-China. one sailer on board the Hokuku Mara received Goodman, C. Goodman, and Siebs Tenora: elight wounds all the others who took part in the attack are safe. The torpedo-boats and Sir W. M. Goodman; Heesrs. Dow, Edwards, It is not generally known that a photograph destroyers accompanying the expedition received Parker, and White. Basses: Messrs. Beavis, album of servants who have been convicted is now kopt by the Police. The Captain-Suparin- no damage whatever. Our main squadron Crofton, L. Immmert, Terrill, and Wacker. arrived opposite Port Arthur at 10 a.m. and
tendent in his raport anuances that this album" may be inspected by anyone. I heard a few
sent the oruiser division as scouts to see what
was proceeding it was discovered that the CONSECRATION OF BELLS AT S days ago of a case in which a lady engaged a
cruiser Novik and five destroyers were about to proceed within the harbour from the Linotishan Bide. We attacked them. On the night of the
withdrew The distance from which the bom
JOSEPH'S CATHEDRAL,
brand now lot of servants, and a day after their installation missed one hundred dollars! Ladies
Now that the rains have come at last it may sam idle to refer again to the waste of water which one sees in ap many directions. In below the window of my bedroom there is a spigott which ran incessantly every night for the whole
24th inst, our destroyers were divided into three
At the Roman Catholic Cathedral, Hong-who are unable to get satisfactory references parties. The frat went to Pigeon Bay:: the second to Talienwan. At neither place was bong, at 4.30pm. yesterday, the now set of fire with new sursante might do well to inspect the any enemy found. The third party attacked the bells, recently acquired for the Cathedral were Police album. ships at Port Arthur, under hostile fire, The result of their expedition has not placed in the now campanile, which is now by the been ascertained. At 9 a.m. ex the 25th, our hearing completion, and blessed squadron visited Port Arthur again and found Right Rer. Bishop: Piazzoll. the cruisers Bagan, Askold and Novi outside,
The peal consists of fire bells manufactured We attached them and at the same time shelled tos inner harbour and town. The Russian by George Praneci of Milan. The largest bell is man-of-war and the forts replied, firing for dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary and about 30 minutes Then the Russian men-of-war weighs 1,000 kilos or 2,200 lbs. Its surface is length of a week. The sound of the splashing bardment was carried out was en great that the richly embellished with small panels containing water was annoying enough in all conscience, damage doue was not extensive. Our own ships figures of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the but there was much more annoyance in the fact received no damage, nor were there any casual Apostles wroughtin silver, and the Latin inscrip- that good water was being wantonly wasted ties. Jodging by the movements of the enemy tion. We trust in the surmounts the while everybody in the Colony was more or their object was to indues us if possible to come within a cress fire from their fort guns, and to whole. The other bells are dediosted to Sain a los enffering from a dearth of supply. I had draw us over their mines. While our main Joseph, Francis, Alexander, and Anthony, an the courage to report the matter to an olleial o' |
the P. W. D., nad he told me, rightly or wrong squadron was engaging the Russians in front weigh: 660, 190, 370, and 260 kilos or 145. our eramer division good off to the south to
These are, that he had no power to go into a house- distract the attention of the enemy The 1058, 814, and 572 lbs, respectively. cruisers saw two, Ensinu destroyers endeavour similarly decorated with panels and figures of holder's yard to oback water-waste. If that is ing to enter Fort Arthur from the south and saints and other symbolis enrichments, and so it is high time sooh power was given.
ihe. Parantees-Macniven & Cameron, Limited immediately bombarded them. One of the
deserve. A NATIONAL MEMORIAL destroyers succeeded in getting into the bar have the follow og inscriptions writton upen bour The other ran for Pigeon Bay, chased them in Latin Comfort us in our last hour"; for their excellent inventions."-Doses Chronicle.
TER WAVERLEY PAs, Tas PorWICE PAN. by the erniser. It ran itself ground on the The Voice of trod is all powerful sud grand";
THE OWL Pan, yo Tas Hrapoo Pat.” northern point of the Bay and was destroyed. « If God is with it, who can stand against us"
Sold at all Stationers. Waverley Works The scooting reassis belonging to car zyndrom
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140242 *Day and night I sing the praise of God." received no damage.
+
Total
KOC
Lt. llcats, e Hory, Vivian
.193
18
R. Hancock, 1.b.w., b Mahon
43
Major Chichester, b Horsey
H. Hancock, b florsoy ...........
J. T. Dix n, c Withatas, bahon
10
Chpt. P. G. Davios, A.O.D., o Batchelor,
h Norfolk..
10
1
1
T. Sorcombe Smith, not out A., Lowe, not out...
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Total (6 wicket)
115
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CIVIL SERVICE 2ND XI. Drown, Williams Knight, b Williams Mastrozzie, b Willazos
Androwe, b Igmiro
J. Witehall, o Latter, b William
S. M. Gidley, h Inguites Sheffield, Widiams Duneau, b Willams Bent, not out Witt, run unt ...........
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ANNUAL MEKTING.
The thirty-fifth ordinary general meeting of the Hongkong Fire Insurance Co.. Id., was held on Saturday at the offices of the general managers, Messrs. Jardine, Matheson and Company, Padder Street. Hon. C. W. Dickson presided, and there were also present Sir Paul Chater, Messrs. J. H. Lewis. F. Maitland, A. J. Raymond (directors); F. D. Goddard, J. R. Michael, S. J. Michael, W. Parlane, Ho Fook, G. MeK. Ross, G. H. Potts, J. J. Leiria, Captain W. E. Clarke, R. C. Wilcox, T. Arnold, H. C. Gotla, P Tester, and G. T. Veitch (secretary).
The SECRETART read the notice colling the
W. Dixon, A. Mackenzie, and R. Ponsonby did not meeting.
but
BOWLING ANALYSIS. THE NAVY.
Sorcombe smith...
II. Hancock
Mackenzio
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J. T. Dixon Chichester Davies
Vivian Horsey Malion.... Williame Norfolk..
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Itorear howlcl one wide.
1
CIVIL BERVICE C.C. V. ROYAL ENGINEERS.
This League match, played at Happy Valley on Saturday last, ouded in favour of the Civil Service. The R., were one man short, Scores and nualysis:-
CIVIL RETICE CO Hon. Dr. Atkinson, a and b Karen..... G. A. Woodcoch, a Wenser, b-Raven. R. A. Witchell, e Wilkie, h Raven
P. T. Lamble, not out......
H. T. Jackman, 1.6.w., b Raven
J. Lander, u Weaser.......
H. J. Gitly, e Jackson, b Wenser.
Extrus
W. H. Woolley, e Jackson, b Wenser.
Total (7 wickets)
12
0
2
ار ایران
The
CHAIRMAN said-Gentlemen,--With your permission we will adopt the usual custom, and take the report and ecounts, which have been in your possession since the 19th February, as read. The final outturn of the 1001 vocount is disappointing. Since our last moeting fires have been numerons, and the balance at credit of working account on 31st Decarbor 1902, $209,299.15, is reduced to $195,396.52, somewhat less than last year. We propose dealing with this amonal in the manner stated in the report, via paying a dividend of $22.50 per share, which will absorb 3180,000, and adding the balance, $15,393,52, to the reserve food, which will then stand at $1,170,3888, and I trust this appropriation meets with your sp- Proval. As regards the 1903 account, you will
pleased to note that the balance on 31st Decomber is in excess of that for the past ten years. Since the accounts were made up lossI8 estima ed at about $29,000 hare bean incurred, I trust, however, the year's risks will run off with not more than an average of loases, and that at our next meating we shall be able to present you with a more favourable showing! than to-day, You will uotics in the accousta an ilem, under the headings :-" Japanese Government Deposit." This represents the equivalent of 100,000 yeu demanded by the Japanese Gorerimunt from all insurance
L. E. Brett, F. T. Robins, and W. Pittid not but..companies doing business in that country. We'
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BOTAL ENGINEERS."
Tillman, b Laeble.
Smith, & De. Atkins, b Lambio..
Moldrum, & and b Lamble
Raven, e idley, b Larabia,
Wensor, b, Lambie....
Jackson, not out
Kodaway, Kobina, b Linible.
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Callaghan, b Witchell
Nettleton, b Witchall Wilkio, a Brott, b Witchell
Extrus
Total
BOWLING ANALYSIS.
Rarea .... Holdrum Wenser......
CITIL SERVICE CC.
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0.
35
10
5
16
3
BOFAL ENGINEEES.
II.
W.
Laublo Jackman
22
4
Witchell
After the match a rary interesting ceremony took place in the New Pavilion of the Civil Service Ceisket Club, Mr. Wheal being pre- sented with a gold pendent match-box, and s silver task with suitable inscriptions, for the valuable servic-s he has rendered to the Club as steward. The presentation was made by the Hon. Dr. Atkinson, who spoke in very high terms of the services rendered to the Cinb by Mr. Wheal.
Mr. Wheal, although claiming to be botter as a steward than an orator, made a very suitable speech in reply,
Mr. Wheal is an old and respected servant of home on leave in the course of a few doya. H the Public Works Department, and starts for was a shining light in the cricket world in his younger days, and has occasionally given » Ly the Civil Service Cricket Club. glimpse of his old form, and will be greatly misser
CIVIL SERVICE 2ND XI, V. RA.H.C. This match, played at Happy Valley m
rung, Scores:- Baturday last, ended in a victory for the R.A.M.C. by 26
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Holbrook, a and b Brat Igmire, ran out Allwork, b Brat.. Chaffer, b Brat
Lt. Cmig, b With Sergt. Riordan, o end b Witt... Latter, b Brabene ma Williams e arid & Brat Duff. e Witt, b Andrews. Ashmore, a and b Brat..... Torunchor, not cut
Extres wi
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The CHAIRMAN proposed that the report and accounts be adopted.
Mr. T. ARNOLD seconded, and the motion. was agreed to.
The CHAIRMAN proposed the re-election of the Hon. Sir Paul Chater, Messrs. F. Muitiand, A. J. Raymond, and J. H. Lewis to the Con- sulting Committev.
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The not profit for the year amounts to 831,071,97, to which has to be added 88,096.68 brought forward from last year's account. After payment of directors and auditor, it is proposed to pay a dividend of 15 per cent, or $22,500 to shareholders; to transfer to reserve fand $5,000; and to carry forward $10,517.95 to next year's account.
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Hongkong, 18th February, 1904.
FUK LEE.
FRESH MILK SUPPLY DEPOT. No. 41, HOLLYWOOD ROAD.
ESTABLISHED IN 1870. Hongkong, 1st March, 1904,
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