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THE QUARD,
the mass of the inhabitants-co-operation that was willingly given to him, and which I trust - The Guard of Honour consisted of 100 eu
will be continued to me. (Applause). If of the Royal Engineers (Capt. Watkins, R.E.. being in eominatl), and the band of the Sher-overy individual maintains perfect cleanliness in
wood Forestart.
AT THE COUNCIL CHANDER.
A fair number of people assembled in the Council Chamber to witness the taking of the - outlik.
THE COMMISSION.
his house and surroundings the plague must cone as a matter of coarse. It will be necessary for the Government to assist in the maintenance of cleanliness, and a large expenditure may be required for water supply and sanitation. Ta make this possible it seems to me that we shall Sir W. M. Goodman read the following com require very careful administration of the public mission appointing H. E. Major Sir Matthew funds, and to effect economies by restricting the On this, as Nathan, RE, KC.MG., to be Governor and expenditure in other directions. Commander-in Chief of the Colony of Hong- well as with regard to various question affecting the commerco of the Colony, I have had the kong and its Dependencies --- EDWARD the Seventh, by the Grace of God advantage in the last few days of having may of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and talks with the Chuirtana of the Committee of Ireland and of the British Dominions beyond the Chamber of Commerce of Hongkong, and the Year, King, Defender of the Faith, En- these falks have taught me, as I was told in- peror of India: To Our Trusty and Well. London, that I would always be able to expect Islovel Sir MATTHEW NATHAN, Major in hearty support and sound advice from the Our Corps of Royal Engineers, Kuight Commercantile community of the Colony. (Hear, mander of Our Most Distinguished Order of hear.): I look upou the commerce now mud in the fature as one of the→as the greated of my Saint Michael and Saint George, Greeting. WE de, by this Our Commission under Our charges. To securo this commerce it is neces- Sign Manual and Signet, appoint yon, the said
Mary that the defences of Hongkong against Sir MATTHEW NATHAN, to be during Our hostilo attack should be perfectly strong
Our Govenor and Commander would add that the security of Hongkong is pleasure in-Chief in and over Oar Colony of Hong-necessary for the ofleiracy of His Majesty's kong and its Dependencies, with all the Navy, and, therefore, the safety of all British powers, rights, privileges, and advantages to trade in the Fer Bast. His Excellency the the said Often belonging or appertaining.
Major-Geral Commanding the Force has, I am told, dealt with geral earnestness with the question of making available the defences of the Colony or its resources in time of wur. in this work I need not my he will have every assistance I can give himnasistanes which will probably is none the less useful from the fact that for many yours in another wider the development of the defence question of Hongkong. I have not the advantage of equal familiarity with another question which I shall be called upon to deal with. It was long time ago, and thea only for a short period. that I came into contact with members of the Chinese raos. I intend to learn their manners, customs, wants and aspirations, so that I may have for them is real sympathy based on clear understanding, and shall be able to treat them as I hope to treat all other classes of the com
II. And We do hereby anthorize, empower, and command you to exercise and perform all aml singular the powers and directions.con- tained in certain Letlers Patent under the
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"pier, kept clear for the purpose, were a few, voeal and instrumental items, which were in enses very well rendered, and it is heads of departments, and ou each side of the most
A matter for congratulation that the road at the corner of the cricket ground was
troast of so much musical "a confused crowd of residents and Chinese regiment can
Lady Macdounell, under the care of Mr. talent. The second part of the programme was **Mercer, came on the pior first; behind followed given by the Lysemun Minstrels, composed of the new Governor and General Gay. A members of the 83rd Company B.G.A., and right "broughara was in waiting, and in this Sir well did they acquit themselves. The entertain- "Richard and Lady Macdonnell, accompanied ment concluded at a late hour in the usual way by Mr. Mercor-after touching civilition ni with the National Anthem and cheers for the the carriage door on behalf of the judicial Colonel and officers of the Royal Garrison
Artillery, bench-drove to Government Rouse."
IN 1872.
The following reference to the advent of the good Sir Arthine" in extracted from tho Daily Press of the 17th April, 1872:-
POLICE COURT.
Friday, 29th July.
H.E. Sie Arthur Edward Kennedy, the BEFORE. Mr. J. II. Kɛmp (SECOND POLICE "new Gorivuor of Hongkong. arrived poster- day by the P. & O. mail steamer Chin, which
steamed into the harbour at balf-past eleven o'clock. A detachment of police was instantly, Pedior's Wharf, where " despatched to tolerably large number of residents had "already assemble.
The military department was astir. and a detachment "of the 10th Regiment was marched down to the whart. Shortly after one o'clock the Governor's bargo left the mail-steamer Salutes were fired by H.M.8. Iron Duke, the French man-of-war Alma, and the battery on shore. H.E. was received by a large number of civil servants, who were assembled on the wharf, to whom he was intronend by Lieut-Governor Whitfile. * The soldiers on the Praya presented aruis, and the party then drove to Government
Н
"Horse."
MAGISTRATE).
A MEMBER OF THE TRIAD SOCIETY
A man was charged with being a member of an unlawful society, the Trind Society. At about Go'clock yesterday morning Inspector Dymend saw a man near Mount Kellet, at the Paak, currying a bundle wrapped up in a hand- kerchief. The man looked suspicious, uni ozi being questioned became confused. His bandlo was found to contuia some tanners and seven tickets of membership of the Triad Society,
Defendant admitted the charge. He was sentenced to six inonths' imprison- mai,
THE FAKSEE BARRISTER. Further evidence was taken in the case in which the Bonilay polica authorities de dire to obtain custody of a Patsce barrister charged with forgery of a will. Mr. F. B. L. Barley solicitor, of Ms. Deunye aud Bowley, appear- In the Daily Press of 3rd April, 1877ed on bobalf of the Bambay police authorities, Hennessy, this was add :-
IN 1877.
BATHING PARTIES
Offer Splendid Materials for Picturo Making. Take a KODAK with you,
KODAKS from $5.00 to $100. 0.
Hongkong, 16th July, 1904.
SHIPPING NOTES.
REAMER MOVEMENTS.
LONG, HING & CO.,
PHOTO GOODS DEALERS,
17A, QUEEN'S ROAD,
The FM. steamer Korea, with mails, &r from San Francisco to the 12th July via Hono. lalu, arrived at Yokolumna yesterday,
The steamer Sagami loft. Manila on the 28th July, and may be expected here on Sunday.
WEATHER AT SEA.
The Amera perts moderate monsoon and fine hatween Hongy and Hongkong- The Taiyuan experience strong S.W. monsoon with heavy rain from Fermosa Stmit to Breaker Point: thence to port fius. Emma Leyken, from Singapore, reports fine weather.
BRITISH TOEPEBO-BOAT.
(Santa Promises as Mesars. Ak Choo). [48
TRADE
'I ELEPHONE No. 135.
The HAVE YOU TRIED
Thess. Tayrun from Japan, reports having passed a British torpedo Ixt off Goat Island.
THE E. B. SUTTON." The American barque E. B. Sutton, which recently arrived from Chefoe, has been charters ed to loas here for New York.
Great Seal of Our United Kingdoia of Great Britain and Ireland, constituting the office of Governer and Commander-in-Chief of our said Colony and its Dependencies, bouring date at place it has been necessary for me to fully con covering the arrival of Sir John Pope and Mr. J. Harston oppoured for the defenco, tos neglected. Settlements which commenced! Westminster the Nineleonth day of Jeimary, 1988, or in any other Lotters Patent adding to, anwending or substituted for the same, according to such Orders and Instructions as Our said Governer, and Commander-in-Chief for the tints being hath a'ready received, and to such further Orders and Instructions as you may hereafter receive from Cs.
H.E. Governor Pope Hennosy arrived here yesterday evening by the P. & 0.8.6. Zombesi The vessel steamed into harbour about k If. past live. Owing to the mist hanging over *the island ler approach was not signalled from the Peak, and it was not until she had nearly reached the wharf that the gun was fired. Before 6pm. the public began to draw "up to Pedder's Wharf, where it had baun "announced that the governor would laud, and a large crowd soon assemble Unfortun–
"was at the Peak, and somu.delay was occasio uzvi
reached the wharf he stepped into the Govoru. of Sir Henry Blake and my arrival here thisby waiting for his arrival. Immediately he ment launch and steamed off to the Zambesi, morning in order to voice the opinious that have come to me from many sources that during that period the affairs have been conducted by the Colonial Secretary. Mr. F. H. May, with energy and tact, judgment and ability. (Sus. (ained applause).
JOINT STOCK SHARES.
Messrs. Vernon & Smyth say in their wookly bare report, dated Hongkong, 29th July, 1964, A fair business has been transacted during the week under review, but the attention of opera tors is still chiefly confined to Indo-Clines and Sagars, having the reroaising steeks more or 10-day have tomporarily depressed the market in some steeks to some extent, but there is every
without any difficulty. promise that the monthly account will pass oft BANKS,Hongkong and Shanghais-Sales a effected during the week at $6 for have boen the settlements and ouely delivery next month. while a few small parcels have been placed for cash at that rate; market closes steady at 86821 with probable buyers, Nationals remain uns changed and without business
MARINE INDURANCES.-Unis remain at Most of these-fold by Dr. Macnamara, M.P.45 with no business. Chinn Traders love ruled ensier and close with sellers at 36-4 and at rather were, he thonglik,' now, in print at any rate. lower than equivalent rates forward. Ynagiszes
Evidence showed that six persons. b sides the defendant; were originally implicated in the One of them, it appears, alleged forgory.
med King's evidence, and the other five wors convicted and sentenced to seven years impri- sonnent each. Tho defondunt absconded.
The case was remanded.
SOME GOLF STORIES.
continue ou offer at $108,
III. And further, Wo do hareby appoint that No Hoon as you shall have taken the prescribed this and have entered upon the duties of your sode the Commission under the Sigu Mangal plause). I must allude vacs more to the long "ately H.E the Administrator (Mr. Austin) And this is a comfort. For nothing so irritates and North Chinas quist at quolations. Cautons office, this Our presont Commission shall super,munity in all matters pablic or personal. ¡Ap. and Signet of Her late Majesty Queen Victoria. Foriod that has elapsed between the departure bearing date the Eleventh day of December 1887, appointing Our Trusty and Wall-beloved Sir Henry Arthur Blake, Kaight Grand Cross of Our most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George, to be Governor and Commander-in-Chief of Our said Colony and its Dependousies.
IV. And We do hereby command al und singular Our Offieurs, Ministers, and loving subjects in Our said Colony and its Depen dencies, and all others whom it may concern, to fake dua notice, hereof, and to give their ready
bedienos accordingly.
(Hiven at Our Court at Saint James's this Twenty-first day of September, 190, in the Third year of Our Reiga,
By His Majesty's Commonl
J. CHAMBERLAIN.
THE OATHS
1.E., as is the Jewish custom, put on his hat to tako the oaths. They were the Out of Allegiance, the Oath of Office, and the Jadicial Oath. The words were as follows:-
Oath of Allegiance.
1, Sir Matthew Nathan, do swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King Edward the Seventh, his heirs
ami successors according to law.
So help us God.
(S.) W. M. Goodman, (8.)MATTHEW NATHAN,
Chief Justice.
29th July, 1904.
Oath of Ofice.
Governor, etc.
I, Sir Matthew Nathan, do swear that I will well and truly servo His Majesty King Edward, the Seventh in the office of Governor and Commander-in-Chief.
The proceedings in the Council Chamber
H.E. was saluted by the here terminated. Gnard of Honour. He left for Government House after inspecting the soldiers. The ronto was lined with Chinese Police,
AN ACROSTIC WELCOME.
"Bilas Wegg" bunds us the following acrostic for publication. Its timeliness, and correctness of sentiment, may alone, for its faulty con- struction,
29TH JULY, 1904.
Salname: Sir Matthew! Pray accept our Grecting In honour of to-day's auspielous meeting
Respect we pay nor een thee Honours fecting May nil your term of office be endowed
And rendered grateful with anch kindly aire, That so Your Worship ahall remain as proud To play the leading part in our affairs. Hongkong's a loyal adjunst of the Crown, Eager to progress: ready to disown what things may militate 'gainst. Peak or Town;
Nor is it prejudiced by Creed or Ence,
All honest Lieges here do find ther place. Then who hast gained the highest place of alt
last the good wishes of both Great nud Small, A Book by one Les ing- Nathan the Wise" Nathan the Gov'nor! The moral applies,
FORMER GUBERNATORIAL
ADVENTS.
In the meantime Major-General Sir Franicos Colbourne had ridden to the to mest His Excellency P. & O. wharf
About ten minutes to seven the launch returned to Peldor's Wharf, having
FIRE INSURANCES-No change or business to report under this heading.
SHIPPING On a rumour that the French
the devotee us the periodic appearance of that boary clarsic in which the Meenister" is made to say, "No, na! It is the Meenistry I maan i upus it any educated Scotsman, to say nothing of a minister of roligion, would talk braid Spots like this: Then there is that less ancient, but already very hoary, anecdote about the very indifferent player who had tried all his clubs, and bad failed to get his ball ent of a difficult li. "What shall I take now?" he is reported to have asked to despair of his caddie, Fall of just contempt for the fackless body. the "Hon. Chief Justice, Hon. Attorney-General, esadíe replied. "Ab, weel, yo'd better tak yer market cluas steady at S100 With the exeep- |
there.
Thero
on board His Excellency, were waiting to receive His Excellency the "following members of the Legislative Council
.
Hon. J. M. Price, and Hon. W. Keswick
A garl of honour had boon drawn up at the entrance to the wharf, and u posse of police lined the streets for a portion of the "way to Government Honso. H.E. was received with the customary salutes and three cheers "were given in his honour as the party drove
..of.
Salutes were fired from the Murray Battery and the Vidor Emuch, but as the "regulation as to not firing after sunsot had to be whered to, they were fired before H.E. left the stogamer."
STAYED WITH OUR OLD QOYEENOR.
At Colombo, Sir Mathew Nathan and his sister, Miss Nathan, ware guests of Sir Henry
and Lady Blake,
ng tast" And I lay long odds that he'll be saying it (in print) any tinas during the next
Aleo the
endd in Fill other fifty years.
Ye'd better perennially reply, "Hach, mon tak' the fower twenty the Embra!" long after the railway train, 35 a means of locomotion, bas passed away. But now for a (cooperatively)
across CO
one. A friend of mine was standing at the first too at Gullane on a big day. A crowd of about twenty couples were waiting to tee off He had engaged a very small sebcolloy as caddie the day being Saturday. I explain that the day was Saturday, for I see Mr Graham Murray, M.P., looking at me very severely). As he stood there aimlessly waiting about, with ble driver under sam and his bands thrust into a breeches pečkota, his diminative PRIVATE SECRETARY A CRICKETER.
and thus to bim Mr. Richard Ponsonby's many friends will bo caddie glad to hear that his position as seting Private admonished him: Dinna stanu thore daoin'
Practise
yer swing!
Pruotice Secretary to the Governor of Hongkong has nothin'! been made prcca. Mr. Ponsonby, in this yer swing!" I remember a story of two tough respect rembling his kinsman Sir Ponsonby-old gowfers who used daily to engage in Fane, is a keen cricketer and may be depended Olympiau contests on a course not ton miles out upon. says the Times of Ceylon, to keep the of Edinburgh. They played the real parky Below we quote from our files Frost coking of outdoor sports" going in the Far game, and were very evenly matched. Neither ments on the arrival of old-tinie governors. Eastern centre in which he lives.
aser won more than two games in succession, Soms of them inve peculiar interest in view of
and the victor was never more than three up yesterday's celebration. Prior to 1866, the
and two. On one occasion it looked as if the advent of a mere governor does not seem to have
winner of the games for each of the previous troubled the Prem much, although in the absence
days was about to creste a record by scoring third continuous success. He was one up at the of headings, wo may have overlooked reports that were made. The arrival of Sir Horentes
sixteen with two to play. Going to the seven- His toen a couple of young lambs impeded bis Robinson in September 1859 did not, apparently, awaken our reportorial predecessors to a sense of their daty to the public. About that time an official described as the Colonial Surgeon had ovoked the ire of the Press, which plumply announced that he had been "twice plucked in (S.) W. M. GOODMAN (Š.) MATTHEW NATHAN, dog Latin," and are ased him of being under the patronage of an Exalted Person." In those days, when a clipper was for sale, we had our readers that it was not yet rotten." It is a rather belated apologs
ps, but we would express our regret for having, in that sums mouth of 1859, spoken of
.
So help me God, (S.) W. M. GOODMAN, (8) MATTHEW NATHAN
Chief Justice
Governor, etc. 29th July, 1804.
Judicial Outh.
.
I. Sir Matthew Nathan, do swear that I will well and truly serve our Sovereign King Edward the Seventh in the office of Governor and Commender-in-Chi-f, and I will do right to all manner of people after the laws and asages of this Colony, without fear or favour, affection or ill-will.
So help me God.
Chief Justice.
2th July, 1904.
Governor, etc.
A Ghard of Honour. from
the 116th
Mahrutta Light Infantry, had been posted ontside the Council Chamber. As soon as the Governor had taken the oaths the band struck
ap once more the National Anthem.
ITS EXCELLENCY, in hisaldress, sail-It is now some months since I have been looking forward to the ceremony which has just been completed, and have been wishing to be arong those with whom my work is to be for some years to come. However, I was delayed in Wext Africa in order to watch over the fuel steps of the completion of the railway from the coast. hope devoutly that I shall see here also the
completion of the railway from the coast to the
interior-I allude la the line from Kowloon to
Carton. (Loud applause.) It is a line which
the
I
consider to be essential to the commercial pros- perity of the Colony. Nearly equally as essential, I look upon
improve. ments of the sanitary conditions of Vic
the ever-recurring toris to do away with scourge of plague. I am heartily in accord with the views of my able predecessor, Bir Henry Blake, that these improvements can only be effected by the support and co-operation of
to 然
a contemporary as "a dirty bird."
IN 1806.
Sir Richard Graves MacDonnell arrived in March 1866, and this is, partly, what the Hongkong Daily Press of the 12th bad to say
about it:-
WHAT THE L & CEXI'RESS BAYS.
10W
At the same
opposition boats have been or are about to be sold to a French syndicate in Shanghai. to ruu on the Yangtze, Hongkong, Canton and Mucos have improved to 831 cash layers after sales at $201, 291, 530 and $301. On time slures huve been placed at $30 for August and 8303 for September: market closes fairly firm at quota tions. Indo-Chinas continue orratie with sales at $101 to $107 cash, while on time sales have been effectat ut $10, $1074 and 3108, and from Shanghai at The 79,74, 75, and 77 for December; tion of small sales of old Star Ferrys at 836 there is no further business to report under this heading.
few parce's or REFINERIES. Owing to a China Sugars being thrown on the market oref the settlements, the rate has declined to S383, after small sales during the week at $185 and $184. On time, sules were effected at $191 for December.
business
$0.
Luzous unchanged and without!
MINING-Punjons continus totally neglect. At an extraordinary general meeting held on the 28th inst., it was decided to wind up this Company. Raubs after further is at 58 have ruled worker at $74.
DOCKS, WHARYES, AND GODOWNS.--Hong. kong and Whampoa Docks ruled steady during the early part of the week with sales at $218, but upon news being received, that H M.S Leviathan" had been on shore and was on her way to Hongkong for dosking purposes, the rate rose to 10 without bringing many shares on the market. At $220, however, some shares are obtainable, while forward shares are obtain- able at equivalent rates. Kowloon Wharfs
main dull and neglected at quotation. hams and New Amoy Docks remain unchanged and without any lonal business.
Farn
MARK.
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19. QUEEN'S WOAH CENTRA L.
SORE
HANDS
Itching, Burning Palms, Painful Finger Ends,
With Brittle, Shapeless, Discolored Nails,
As Well as Roughness and Redness.
One Night Treatment with Cuti- cura, the Great Skin Care.
Boak the hands ou retiring in a strong, hot, creamy lather of Cuticura Soop. Dry and auoint freely with Cuticura Olatment, the great skin sure and purest of emollients. Wear, during the night, old, loose kid gloves, or handage Bghuy ta. old, soft cotton or linen. For red, rough and chapped hands, dry, fissured, itching, feverish palms, with brittle, shapeless nalls And painful finger enda. this treatment is simply wonderful, fre- quently curing in a single application. Completo local and constitutional treatment for every humour of the skin, scalp and blood, with loss of hair. Bathe with hot water and Cuticure Soap. to cleanse the surface of crusts and scales, and soften the thickened cuticle. Dry, withoat hard rubbing, and apply Cuticura Ointment freely, to allay itching, irritation and inflammation, and soothe and heal, and lastly, take the Cuticura Resolvent, to
to cool and cleanse the blood. This treatment affords instant relief, permits rest and sleep in the severest forms of Eczema and other itching. burning and scaly humours, and points to a speedy, pernianent and economical care of tortarlog, disäguring humours, from pimples to acrofuls, from infancy to age, when all other remodles and the best physiciano fail.
LANDS. HOTELS, AND BUILDINGS→→Hong- kong Lands have been placed during the week at $157 cup dividend of $6 paid yesterday, and close steady with probable buyers as Sib1 ex- div. Iotels have been enquired for in a small way at $134, but no glares were obtainable nader $135, and buyers refused to pay over $134. Shanghai Lands have dropped to Tls. 109 with out local business, West Points are quoted at 8584 ex div, with sellers. Humphrey's Estates have been in demand at $134 and a few shares have changed hands at that rate. Market closing with buyers at 12 and sellers at $12).
MISCELLANEOUS.-Green Islands have been $39. Campbell Moores at 337. Ives at $280. negotiated at $20 and $24, closing with sellers Powells at $10 and Watkins at S3, whilst Wat- sons, Dairy Farms, Bell's Asbestos, Old and New Electrics have been pretty generally enquired
Memos-Hongkong Ice Co. Interim divid for without bringing any abares on the market.
Chamiest Corp., Bole Proprictare 7." for the first end 24, payable ou aud after 2nd August. Hongkong, Canton & Macao Steamboat Co., Ld. Half-yearly Meeting on 16th August. Transfer books close from 2nd August to 16th August.
Sir Matthew Nathan, the new Governor of London yesterday for Hongkong, left Marseilles, where he will join the Peninsular and Oriental steamer Moldavia. The Governor will be accompanied by Lieutenant W. Artathnot-Leslie, na aide-de-camp. private secretary, Mr. R. Ponsonby, is already approach to the green. "Rin forward, laddie, at Hongkong Sir Matthew has met most of said he to his caddis, "a chase swe "Na, na hotly interposed the promisent former or prasnt rosi dents of the lambe!" Hongkong; who are in this country. It is not bis opponent. Yero aliood tas move favourable impression, which, added to his golfers. Two beginners had come in to tea ata too much to say that be as created a very ouy gronia' thing? To turn to southern
Sonth 1 ondon club. Tho "begy
wo bules on the course are 4 and 5 respectively. previous record, bids fair to give Hongkong & governor of an ible type and of broad rind. Sitting down to tex, one of them fell into a which is what the Colony requires in the present pensive mood, chastored by the weird doinga of ibe after nocu. At last he was overheard to state of affairs in the Far East. Its new
address his coupation as follows: "Ab..well! Governor is still young enough to be full of it's a mysterious game. Take this afternoon. energy, and not yet to have the fear of pros. I did the first in tou and the second in twelve. And then I went all to pieces! I was one of a pective pension before kis oren.
foursome once when a member of the quartet “duffed the ball bedly and eased his feelings time Sir Matthew's forty three years have been
more than free. One of a couple who were largely busy ones, by which he has gained much by language that was worse than painful and crossing our line in going to another hole experience of both men and other matters.
stepped up to my demonstratively furious friend and, in the most grave and sententions manner, tapped him on the aboulder and said Better Loynag, sir, or else more of it!" Walking away with a look of profound grurit, he left us literally speechless. Indeul, I know of uobody north could be ready with a suitable comment in such circumstans-onless it bo my esteemed friend and colleague, Mr. James Caldwell. Once unly do I remember having been beguiled into un pression of that blasphemous frame of mind which, curiously onnugh, has come to be associated wiba bad shot at golf. I was just addressing my ball to drive from the tee, when my opponent cat in with: "Oh! by the way, Dr. Macamars, are you a Passive Resister As to what I replied on that occasion I may, with Si Despard Murge royd, toy :---
This particularly rapid unintelligible patiar isn't generally heard.
AN AL-FRESCO CONCERT.
Sir Richard and Lady Macdonnell arrived "at Hongkong yesterday afternoon in the
A most enjoyable al freno entertainment Oftarre, and landed very shortly after the stoutor entered the harbour. It seems that was given by the Royal Garrison Artillery in "the intended paruds of the troops in garrison the Victoria Barracks on Thursday evening was prevented by a military rule which last, at which i considerable gumber of specta forbids the display of troops on Sunday. tors, both male and female, to say nothing of the Instead of theimposing ranks of British meat-
younger members of the community, put in *orms lining the road from the Parade Whorf
The performace was the to Government Hanse. which we had all er- second of a series inaugurated by the R. G. A. "pected to see, a detachment of Capt. Quin's under the esteemed patronage of Col. F. E. dusky division was drawn up close to the Kent, R. G. A. and the other officers of the landing pines, and the army was only repre- regiment, and great credit is dae to J. R. “sonted by a few officers who looked on at the Fairbairn, S. M...for the very eficient toanner "proceedings from the verandah of the Murray in which he carried out the onerous duties of Barracks, The Governor was brought president and master of ceremonies. The pro.
ar appearance.
asboro in the Government barge. On the gramme was a lengthy one and consisted of
or
south of the Tweed who
And if it is it doesn't matter, matter, mailer, matter, mütter, matter, matter, matter. mattori
CHURCH SERVICES.
.S. PETER'S CHURCH. Queen's Road West. Ninth Sunday after Trinity. Holy Communion, 7.09 .. Maling 11.j.). Venite. Aylward; Te Deum. Gregory; Beue- dictus, Jackson, Hymns, 20,178, 274, and 263. Evensong (6.30 pm). Magnificat. Hawes; Auuc, Foster; Hymus, 200, 187, 953, and 250.
The Church launch Dayspring will call ou ships carrying white crews to bring friends here to the services, between 9.15 and 10.30 a.m, and between 5.15 and 6 p.ru, (Kowloon
Police Pier 10.30 and 6); returning afterwards. the sittings are frea and unappropriated. The Answering Pendant is the call flag. All Visitors welcome. Books, &s, provided. Sunday School 10-10.45 am.
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Tuesday-Soldiers and Sailors Bible Class.
6 p.m.
Thursday-General Bible Class, & p.m. Sunday Prayer Martidg, at 6 p.m.
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Sole Agenta.