CORRESPONDENCE.
THE NEW OPTUM EVIL.
(TO THE EDITOR OF THE "HONGKONG DAILY PLESS."].
place
ITALIAN CONVENT.
ANNUAL PRIZE DISTRIBUTION.
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, JULY 21st, 1909.
F. A. Gomes, E. 8. Kadoorie, H. Dixon, A. 8 This is especially so in the case Gomes, Jr., Francis Two Yat, Ho Fook, Ho Kom Tong, P. K. Kwok, Sin Tak Fan, Chon
Loop Cheo, B. D. Sotme, Ho Wing, and Simon Tee Yan.
of
the Chinese, for if they had to go to Europe: America to complete their studies
SANITARY BOARD.
A meeting of the Sanitary Board was helil
THERE IS SKILL AND
yesterday of the Board Boom. Mr. E. D. C. THOROUGHNESS Wolfe presided, and there were present: Hon. Mr. P. N. H. Jones, (Vice President) Hon. Mr. A. W. Brewin (Registrar General), Colonel Bedford, R.A.M.C.Mt. A. Shalton Hooper, Hon. Mr. E. A. Hewett, Dr. G. L. Fitzwilliams, Mr.
Lau Cha Pak, Mr. Ho Kom Tong, Dr. F. Clark Medical Offer of Health), and Mr. W. Bowen Rowlands (Secretary).
MALABIA AT SHAUKIWAN.
The following letter from the Goreanment,
OF CONSTRUCTION
IN ALL
PIANOS
WE IMPORT
STAMPING THEM IN EVERY WAY
receipt of your letter, No. 5304-09 of the 24th and its environs, was real by the Secretary:--
SIR,-I am directed to doknowledge. the attimo, and to inform you that the training and currenting" of the stream running along the high road through the western SUPERIOR VALUE portion of Shaukiwan village, between the slaughter-house and bridge No. 11 has already! been put in hand by the Director of Public Works
they would and themselves in unfamiliar aur A brilliant and interesting function took place
roundings, and exposed to many temptations and at the Italian Convent yesterday evening on
His LORDSHIP BISHOP D. Pozzoni said: deprived of that counsel and guidanes which are the occasion of the sunud prize distribution. Your Excellencies, Indies and gentlemen,-It essential to youth Yon who have trained in A large matabed had been erected within the SI-There are many well meaning persons
is not my purpose to enlarge on the very Hongkong your students will be able to continue who entertain the idea that an evil can suddenly compeand and this was embellished with age, complete report which has just been presented to look after their welfare and their parents or be uprooted without the danger of another, festoons of greenery, baskets of fowers and and perhaps i worse, ovil growing up in its other floral decorations, presenting a very pic by the Manager on the working of this school guardians will be able to see them from time to
It is the idea on which the whole turesque appearance. A numerous asambly of daring the past year, I have a mach more time and exert their influence over them (Medical Officer of Health), Dr. Pearse (Assistant
ndles and gentlemen filled the matshed, among pleasant duty to perform. That duty is a dual This is why I consider a university hero anti-oplum propaganda hea.been based, but the
those present being His Excellency the Gov-ne. It is to give expression to the feelings will be of special value to South China public has only to read the summary of
ernor, General Sir Joachim Machado, His of joy and gratitude of the Mother Superior Before 1 sit down I would like to Sir Alexander Hosis's latest report on the anti-Excellency Ke Era Chen, Commodora Lyon, and of her staff of sisters for the encouraging offer one word of congratulation on the very oplam morement, which appears in this morn His Lordship Bishop Pozzoni, Captain Cinatti, interest which is evinced in their humble considerable increase, in numbers which the ing's Daily Press, to learn how fallacions the Mr. and Mrs. Volpicelli, Mrs, and Miss Lyon orta by an assemblage a large na it is the manager of the school has told na hes taken relative to the report on malaria in Shaukiwan idea really is.
Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Leiria, Mr. T. K of its existence in this hospitable Colony never I must add my expression of sympathy in the distinguished. During the forty-nine years place during the past year, but at the same time A large business has already developed in Dealy, Brothers Christian And Cyprian, Chips in the sale of compounds advertised Dr. Fitovillians, Father Robert, Mr. E has the Convent, on any similar previous great loss you has sustained in the death of
occasion, been honored by A gathering of a "cures" for the opium habit, constitut-shellim, Captain Wo, officers of the Forta sach high distinction an we see met here one of your devoted band, one of the ladles who ing an evil far more disastrous to the guese cruisers, Mr. Funatau, and Captain this afternoon. While returning thanks has for thirty-eight years devoted her entire physical and moral well-being of the people Mitchell Taylor, A.D.C.
on behalf of the sisters, I should be failing in time and abilities to making this institution my duty were I to
emit mention of what it is. There were many points in that may sense of very sincere obligations to you, Sir, most interesting account and also in Mon- for presiding at this function and investing it signer's speech. The participation by this with the dignity inseparable from your high school in the sports of the Colony is, I think, a oflee. To Your Excellency, General Machado departure to be warmly welcomed. We also and to Your Excellency Special Commissioner heard, and I was especially glad to hear The Manager's Report was read. At the Ke, I am also very grateful for your presence, the contribution made by the girls of this ontset it contained a sympathetic reference to and also to the large number of ladies and institution to the funds which go to support the the death on the 14th December, 1905, of gentlemen who have been so kind as to grace us school and the other undertakings connected Bister M. Allanson, who for thirty-eight years with your presence. I am to extend, on behalf with the Italian Convert. I am extremely glad without Bo much as a single month's of the Superioress, su invitation to all those that this renewed stimulus, as it was called, is intormission, taught with considorable saccess who have not yet done so to inspect a opium smoker. The so-called "onrea" which in the school. During all that time, Bistor small collection of needlework, drawing and in some degree due to the words that I said Inst ure now being so extensively sold are recognised Allanson led the position of Headmistress in painting exhibted this afternoon in one of the time I addressed you. I wish you all success in by all obeervers as producing worse effects than succession to Sister Bowring, the daughter of a class rooms. The object of this little exhibition the coming school year and I wish you success former governor of Hongkong, and was in turn is to illustrate the work which has been re
in all the large undertakings that you carry on aucceeded upon her death by Sister Teresa, aferred to in the Manager's report and which under the name of the institution in addition to being made, and a further reply will be sent in
of China than the habit of smoking un-
The programme was worthy of the ecasion It showed the attainments of the pupils, includ ing as it did a polka concertata (16 handa), an address and song of welcome, recitations, etc., as well as the portrayal of the Four Seasons of
adulterated opium which it is the avowed object. of the Chinese Government to suppress. The native opium as it often comes into the market --adulterated with deleterious ingredients-is far more injurious to the smoker than the pure | Life. drug sohl by the Govorament of India under whose supervision it is examined, weighed packed and shipped abroad.
No antidote has yet been discovered which
can care the drunkard, and it will be found in China that there is no sadden ours for the
the disease-Yours, &c.
Hongkong, July 20th.
D. 8. G.
LOCAL SPORT, WATER POLO SHIELD COMPETITION.
-B.O.C, V. 87TH CO, IGA,
This match was played at the V.E.C. enclo Aure last evening, and ended in a win for the Boys Own Club by one goal after an exciting game. The players were:--
Leitao:
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certificated teacher from the Academy of Milan. merited His Excellency Sir Frederick Lugard's On the last occasion the report was presented special commendation when he last did ns the average school attendance was 206.67 the honour of distributing the prizes at this This has been increased during the year justended
school. Before I have the honour of making to 242.58, being an increase of 17.37 per cent. Your Excellency to hand the prizes to the That the Convent is fufilling essentially the children who have worked for and deserved charitable feature of the institution is shown by them I beg you will permit me to call out the the fact that of the pupils attending the School
namics of the two successful pupils who have no less than fifty are from the Orphanage at been awarded the souvenirs so kindly offered by tached to the establishment, while thirty per Your Excellency, Miss Maris Bozario and cent, of the day-scholars are admitted free of Miss Adels Llorente will come forward and 87th Co.: Beasley; Old und Langoroft;
charge. There is no indiscriminate charity in receive et you hands the Governor's prises. Harris Birch, Fitzgerald and Conolly.
such admissions, as in every case the Sup feel are the teachers, the pupils and sil present Bega Own Club: Whlie; A. E. Ellis and Lerioress is satisfied, after investigation, of the will feel honoured if Your Excalieney will con- Chunyut; Cordeiro: Muskett, A. B. Ellis and parents' absolute inability to provide for their descend to address us a few words, especially at s time when the Colony if the phrase be Popular opinion favoured the Boys in this children's schooling. In addition to the game, and as events transpired, it was correct ordinary subjects prescribed by the Code, such permissible in the stage of metamorphosis as But it was zot expected that such a close finish extra subjects as music, drawing and painting regards its educational movement on the very are also taught in the school, while the French
eve of the foundation of a seat of toarning with would be witnessed. The marked improvement and German languages as well as typewriting which Your Excellency's name will be for over of the 67th Co. since their last Shield match have been added in compliance with the demand associated in the future, Hongkong University. was generally commented upon, and the splendid wams they played yesterday was deserving of which has arisen for such additional subjects. It will surely be an institution that is destined to disseminate its leavening influence through- better results. They marked their men well, and One hundred and ten pupils attended the music showed to better advantage in swimming and classes: twenty-five drawing and painting out the length and breadth of an Empire whoap throwing the ball, but the youngsters played Without entering into details on the report of seas and daughters owe so much to the educa
the Inspector of Schools, whose criticisma hava tional system of the Colonial Government under the consistent game expected of them, and been directed mainly towards what he has whose aegis the Italian Convent School largely deserved their win. Should the 67th Company termed the English work" of the School, it is depends for its existence. (Applause) continue to improve as they have done in the permissible to observe that the greater majority last ten days, however, they will no doubt prove of the children attending, the Convent School, a“ tough proposition" to the next team pitted are children of Portuguese and of Chinese against them.
the school itself. I wish the boys and girls a very happy and pleasant holiday. (spplause.)
His Excellency then distributed the prizes to the following:
2. The occapier of the plots of cultivated ground immediately below and to the east of the Saiwan Road was found to be encroaching on
Crown land, and has accordingly been turned
off the grounds, and the pits have been filled in by the Director of Public Works.
3. The dearing of the scrub from the western
BUILT · THROUGHOUT FOR
THIS CLIMATE.
slope of the Lyemun oliff will be put in hand as ROBINSON PIANO
soon as possible after receipt of your plan (which is returned herewith) with the area required to be cleared marked thereon.
4. The other recommendations of the Board require an investigation of cost which is new
due course.
A. M. THOMSON,
Colonial Beoretary.
The letter was referred back to the sub- Special Class-Emily Minhinnett for arith committee appointed to consider the matter. metal history, and needlework; and Mary E. White for hygiene, geography and reading.
VIL Standard-Maria Gomes Katie Reymond Adele Klingemann, Elvira Felices and Hortensia Baptiste.
VI Standard-Rita Elizags, Bettie Elias, Cessilda Carvalhe and Aures Ozorio.
V. Standard-Laney Lowhun, Arminda Flores, Katherine Kragioff, Jennie Lawrence, Adela Llorente, Josephine Cunha, Pilar Fanlo and Kathleen Minbinnett.
IV. Standard-Mary Mack, Alice Young, Ceoilla Rozario, Emiliana Aberastari, Maris Rodrigues, Amanda Hayes, Angela Carvalho and Edith MoLand.
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III. Standard-Ieonor Farias, Jennie Braga, B. Tohilchelnitzky, Elizabeth Xavier, Mary Leong, Eva Figueiredo, Sarah Krater, Carmen Mascarenhs, Camilla Castro, Hannah Murray, Flors Fang, Almirs Farradas and Clothilde Baptista.
II. Standard-Hand Braga, Clare. Pasion, Ignes Pereira, Lizzie Comer, May Melnish, Olga Carvalho, Helens Lima, Antouis Canda, Luis Gutierras, Hercle Gardner, Mary Choong Fok, Lázzie Wilkinson, Clase Moore, Anus
Remedios.
ADDITIONAL CEMETERY BYZ-LAWS. - The HEAD OF THE SANITARY DEPARTMENT submitted the following minute-Bys law 10 of the temetery bye-laws made under section 16 of the Public. Health and Buildings Ordin auce, 1903-1908, published in the Government Gastle of 4th December, 1908, Government notification No. 875, makes no provision for monuments over or enclosures of the surface of graves in excess of 24 foot superficial. I there fore suggest that the following sub-section be added us (2) to bye-law, 10: No monument
over's grave or enclosure of the surface of a grave occupying more than 24 superficial feet shall be erected or mads in the Colonial Cemetery without permission from the Head of the Sanitary Department, who may, if he thinks fit, grant such permission upon payment of a fes of 82 for each muperficial foot to be decupied by the moanment or enclosure in excess of 24
superficial feet.” I am advised that bye-law 11 as it stands is not complete, as it does not give anyone power to decide who shall be interred in any particular section. Further, none of the bye-laws at present give anyone authority to direct where corpses small be
Final: Boys Own Club, 2; 87th Company, 1. Parentage whose oppertunity of hearing and Monseignor Fossoni has thanked us in very Remalios, Angelina Puerth and Sara interred in the cemetery, je, in the unreserved
LAWN BOWLS,
CIVIL SERVICE V. POLICE.
An interesting game of bowle was watched by a large crowd of spectatora at Happy Valley on Monday afternoon, when the best four players in the Police Recreation Club met the best four players in the Civil Service Club
After some exciting play the match ended in a win for the Civil Berrion by four points. The teams and total scores were:
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Civil Service: Thornhill, Fincher, Bond
and L. E. Brett (skip) Police: Stuart, Ogg, Cooper and Pitt (skip) 19. YACHTSMEN ENCOUNTER A
DERELICT.
CO., LTD.
SEVERE TEETHING
RASH CURED
Spread Over Body and Face-Baby Scratched and Rubbed Till It Bled and Caused Great Pain and Agony -First Bath with Cuticura Soap Brought Sleep Cure Followed.
MOTHER FINDS GOOD
FRIEND IN CUTICURA
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"I first started using Cuticura Soap about two and a half year ago for mỹ little boy, When a few months old ha bad teething rank very badly. It spread all over his face and body which made him very irritable, especially at night. He used to scratch and rub un- til be bied, causing him great pain and agony. I tried different kinds of wap and ointments all to no purpose. I thought I would give Cuticure Soap a trial. I bought a tablet and after my baby's first wash with Cuticura Soap bo meened quite soothed and slept well. I applied a little Cuticurs Ointment every night and after about a month's treatment with two tablets of Cutleura Soap and one box of Cutleurs Ointment there was no sign of rash on any part of his body or face, Ever since, I have kept to Cuticura Soap and no other and hope never to be without it, You will be pleased to hear I use it for my other little boy, now eight months old, whose feah is beautiful and smooth. My husband Anda Cuticura Soap excellent for shaving and doesn't find it so dry. and hard after shaving sa other soaps, Cuticura Scap" leaves one so cool and refreshed. Birs. Emily Hine, 2, Myrtle Villas, Bedfont, Midds., England, Nov. 4 and 29, 1908,"
Itching Devils
Are little patches of eczema on the skin. schip or hands which are instantly relieved and speedily cured, In the majority of cases, by warm baths with Cuticuri Soap and gentle enointings of Cuticura Ointment. For rashes, itchings, irritations, inflam- mattons, dandruff, dry, thin and falling hair, for sanative, antiseptic cleansing and all purposes of the toilet, these pure, eweet, gentle emollients are unrivaled, Orteurs Remedies are aid where the Bri: lah.
Be Flee bkit "Depart London. 27. Chatterborne & Part. 5. Row de le Prix: Abalik, R. Towne & Co. India, R. K. Paid, Calrutin: Po, Africa, Lean non. 1.74. Cher, Chr., Hair
Boot, tiberal maple of Optics, with 35-page book on the skin and acutyu
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His EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR then ad dressed the gathering. Ho mid-Monseigner, Tour Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen,
conversing in the English language is at Cordial and courteous terms for our pressuce
portion. The following addition to bye-law 11 sehool. The acquisition of idiomatic Eng here this evening. I am sure that I shall vola I Standard Augusta Remetios, Elsa
as sub-section (2) would definitely authorise the lish by such children is, therefore, a matter your sentiments as well as my own when I say Carvalho, Litapio Noronha, Isabel Matias, of great difficulty. If they have not come that It is we who are indebted for an Christina Ozorio, Goldis Lewchun, Molly Head of the Banitary Department to settle up to the standard expected by the Inspector opportunity for being present at this very Gomes, Felisa Fanlo, Lily Silbermann, Isabel any question that might rise in this canne it is a reasonable hope that the das allow pleasant function and of testifying our apprecia. Santos, Adels Farias, Mary E. Farias and tion(2) "Application for permission to in- saco bo rade to the national character of tion of the very admirable work which i Bruns a' Almada,
tor a corpse in any special section, shall bo to the Head of the Sanitary the home environs which, in other respecte, being done in this institution: I am glad that Infant Sohool action A-Lindanira mado leave nothing to be desired. A rule of the Your Excellencies, distinguished representatives Nunes, Jennie Bautzen, Alda Leen, Delminda Department, who shall decide upon such ap school is that, at work as in play, the English of Portugal and China, two countries which are Lopus, Anizia Lepee, Carmen Garcia, Nenita plication: if no such application is made every language, and that alone, be the medium o on very friendly terms with my own country, Bilva, Auron Xavier, Maria L. Barradas, Eva corpse shall be buried in such position as the instruction. That the measure of success at are here this evening to witness the work, the Tchitohelnitsky, Edith Malamut, Belle Messer Head of the Sanitary Department shall direct.” MY. SHELTON HOOPER inntel...Why give tained by the school in the past is encouraging, admirable work, that is being done at this and Jonnie Farias. Section B.--Iry Davis, in testified to by the fact that some of the pupils institution under the supervision of the Italian Cybele Gainiarães, Lily Wei-han, Emilia Fi- the power in the sub-section 2 of section 10 to the anie Dillon, Julia | Head of the Sanitary Department inslesă of to are engaged in teaching at private and public ladies who have devoted their lives to the benefit gueiredo, Rosie Wei-hen. schools in such important centres like Hong of humanity. You will see, in fact we were tald Gardner and Guilherme Ribeiro, Section C, the Ford I fail to see that the proposed sub- section is wanted at all. With regard to bye. kong, Manila and Hankow. In the past, just now by the manager of the convent school, Noe! Braga, João Ribeiro, Luiz Rosario, bra- children of the Convent have not entered that the majority of the pupils at this ham Tebitchelitzky, Louisa Isabel, Jab Cooper taw il, I should like to see the opinion, and to While the Corinthian Yacht Club cruiser the annual public schools sports; a new de-institution are, of Portuguess and Chinese race, and George Yip Yo. Lady Godin, commanded by Mr. J. Spittles, parture is contemplated in this respect by and I am proud that this institution has prode Special rises to the orphan girls na was passing through the Lyemun Pass at the the Superioress, and it is hoped that our pered sad kas grown to its present dimensions Cruz for embroidery, Baruh Velarde for needle beginning of this week she picked up a derelict scholars will compete in friendly rivalry at under the fostering care of the colonial govern work, Helena Carmo for needle-work, Lucy Loo grave spaces were six feet by two, and it was. fishing junk from which she rosenol three the Happy Valley next March. The health of ment. When I Inst had the opportunity and for needle-work, Alim Chan for exbroidery, impossible to put a monament of 24 superficial Chinese seamen. The yachtsmen immediately the children during the year under review has the privilege of presiding at a similar function needle-work, Akia Leong for embroidery, and have two grave spaces, and if a man had two that sention was not complete, and, in conjunc
Akin Chenn for lacing, Akwai Chann for feet over 12 feet. It would be necessary to returned to the Club House with their prize, been very satisfactors. When presenting the I laid special stress, as the manager in his Key Chann for lacing. and there landed the Chinese, whose wants were prizes in October, 1907, H. E. the Governor admirable speech just now reminded us, on the religions instruction, offered by His Lordships of 24 superficial feet without any extra fee.
Special prize for spaces he would be entitled to put up a monument tion with the speaker, proposed the addition now submitted. The shanse as it stood made supplied before they were allowed to depert.
spoke of the great interest which he felt in the value, indeed, the necessity, of training character Bishop D. Pozzeni-Angelina Carvalho. For
no reference to sections other than naval, mili industrial section of the school in which the as well as training the intellect of the pupils. drawing and needlework Alice Kwok nad
tary and civil service. The bye-laws did not MR. SHELTON HOOPER ROBBED.
orphan girls are taught a means of livelihood Indeed I have so frequently remrrod to this Flora Fang For painting-Elvire Felices
state definitely in what portion of the cemetery While Mr. and Mrs. Sholton Hooper wore which may be useful to them hereafter and by
which they may be able to help a little forward subject in the various prize-givings in this Mary E. White and Marciana Escano. For entertaining the Chief Justice at dinner on Monday night, a little diversion was created by and contribute towards the maintenance of Colony that I am almost afraid my words may music-Mary Ahwee and Elvira Fulices.
The proceedings concluded with the National the capture of a thief in Mrs. Hooper's bed- the school in which they are being cared seem like wearisome reiteration. On that occa room. In the course of the dinner the houseboy for." It is my very pleasant duty to observe, siam I promised on behalf of my wife s souvenir at the request of the Superioress, that the upon which should be recorded the name of was sent on an errand to the bedroom, and shortly after his despatch a scream was heard from values of self-help and self-reliance inculost the girl who in each your had distinguished her that quarter. Mr. Hooper hastened to the spot ed upon the children by His Excelency has self most in unselfishness, in integrity, and in
Anthem.
THE IMPERIAL MARITIME
CUSTOMS.
| know who so adrises;
Mr. HOOPER said he failed to see the reason
of mentioning 24 superficial fest in clause 2 All
The VICE-PRESIDENT-These menaments, so far as I know, sometimes encroach by a foot or two. In that case it is the custom to charge $2 per square foot.
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Mr. HOOPER-I know nothing about en-
Arveje Time, PIOLA VAA.. Potter Dru
Port-free from Loodan,
bodies should be buried.
Mr. HOOPER-I fail to see why, if under sac
crouching, but if a man has taken more than tion 11 of the prosent by-laws, power is given he paid for, he is quite out of order. I did not to the President of the Board, or in his absence think that was the reason of the minute.
the Vice President, in the new bye-law you The PRESIDENT,-I think there may be should make another offoer (the muio officer
Mr. Hooren-Quite, but he must buy another grave space, had he is entitled to put any Inonument he likes on it.
The following list of recent transfers in the other cases also in which a man may want to to learn the cause of the outery, and seeing his stimulated the girls to greater efforts in self-reliance. I am sorry that my wife is not service was made up to June 28th :---
erect a bigger monument than he is allowed, E. Bernadaky, Assistant, Harbin, transfer.and it is only fair that he should pay an extra houseboy struggling with a strange Chinees want their desire to help the Convent with the hare today to present it herself, for it would
aharge, to his assistance. The thief was overcome, a product of their labour. By their needlework the have been a very great pleasure for her to do so. Fred to Feking.
A. W. Holstein, Tientsin, transferred to constable was called, and the Intruder was taken girls foreign and Chinees without exception The two names that are engraved on that shield
Harbin to the Central Polios Station. At that time have done much towards the upkeep of the are the namos of the two young ladies who just A. P. 8. Moss, Newchwang, transferred to nothing was missed from the bedroom, but Mr. very large establishment with its 450 inmates came to receive small mementoes, Miss Marin Tientsin.
J. W. Richardson, Kinkiang, transferred to Hooper sabsogneatly discovered that the con- and its branches throughout the Colony and Rozorio and Miss Adela Llorente, I congrata. tents of the jewel box had been turned out, and its neighbourhood, altogether making up the late them most heartily on the distinction which Amoy secting Deputy Commissioner.
A. Machie, Shanghai, transferred to Kiu that a lady's gold watch chain was missing large number of 800 dependants. Lady they have gained. (Applause.) The soavenir kiang, After a search of the room the missing article Lugard has very kindly offered a way itself is merely a plain sheet of silver un.
A. MoAllan, Hankow, transferred to the Convent, which would per adorned with any decoration or any mere (out door.) was found near the spot where the houseboy and enir te
Canton, as acting Deputy Commissioner. the thief had been struggling. The intruder manently remain in it, and on which the tricious device, for it is intended to record S. F. Grainger, returned from loare, trane was charged before Mr. F. A. Hazeland at the name of the most upright and self-reliant papil the name of the girl who although she may not ferred to Shanghai. Magistracy yesterday with being on the pro would be engraved each year. Two names have shown any brilliancy in her studies or in
J. Steinscher,
the larceny of the watch chain, and Mr. Hooper 1908 Miss Maria Rozario; for 1908-1909 Missless, proved herself to be the most reliable and informed his Worshup that last week he had Adel Llorente. To the donors to the prize the best girl in the school for the year. You, engaged the defendant to wait at dinner; con- fund our sincere obligations are tendered sir, were good enough to allude to the establish sequently he know the run of the house. The Acknowledgment of contributions must be made ment of a university in terms of commendation, defendant told the Court that he went to look to H. E. Sir Frederick Lagard, K.OMG., C.B., and I think you said it is a project which I to Shanghai, for Mr. Hooper's cock. He was in the boys' D.8.0., Commodore Lyon, Sir Paul Chator, have myself very deeply at heart, for I believe quarters when Mr. Hooper called him into the bedroom and then gave him in charge. On the C.MG., the Hon. Mr. B. A. Howelt, the Hon. that by the establishment of such a deat first count his Worship sontenced the defendant Mr. Wel-Yuk, C..G.. Chev. Z. Volnicelli, Mrs. of learning of that sort in this Colony wo to three months imprisonment, and on the Ho Tung, Mosers. J. R. M. Smith, H. N. Medy, could continue to develop that training of second to three months' imprisonment and six B. Shewan, W. Lyaught, J. M. J. Machado, character on which I set so mach value. hours' stocks.
under another name) and call him Head of the Sanitary Department. Surely the Board have. power to say in what part of the cemetery a corpes shall be interred, and we can delegate that power to any committee without making a bye-law. Personally, I would much rather it
should be left to a committee.
mises with intent to commit a felony, and with have been submitted to His Excellency: for 1907- the arts of musia and painting, kas neverthe. rosor, Harbin Harbin, to be acting tide-ar should be submitted to soins competent authority for twenty-year residents Where do I come
J. Loureiro, Shanghai, transferred to Mentaz
Hon. Mr. HEWETT-I take it that if he
Hon. Mr. HEWETT-I agree with Mr. encroaches over twelve feet he has got to pay Hooper. I don't see why the matter should be extra. I don't know who the plan has to be removed from the Board to the Head of the submitted to, but it is only reasonable that a Lepartment. Then on another point, upon my man should be allowed a little more space if he soul. I don't see why a cemetery should be divid pays for it. It ought to be quite clear, however,ed up, having one section for children, ore for that a plan of the monument to be created residents of seven-years' standing and another The PRESIDENT-Such plans would be sab I have not been twenty years in the FW: Rowland, assistant examiner, Ningpo, mitted to the Public Works Department by Colony, but I have been thirty years in the Far to be oxaminer, Ningpo,
this Department. Their surveyor would report East, and in spite of my extreme age I have to`ns whether a monument exceeded twelve to be buried in the seven-year section, to be examiner. Harbin
and cannot have the distinction or honour With regard to the second amendment in the of being buried in the twenty-year ser- bye-laws and Mr. Hooper's minute in regard tion. In all cemeteries there is, for want thereto, the PRESIDENT said there was no of a better word, what I mast call a pauper opinion to see. While going through section section for people who die without means. 10 with the Crown Solicitor he went into No monuments are exceted over these graves
(Continued on page 5)
:
E. A. Strehlasok msistant examiner, Tientsin
. W. R. McKie, transferred from Mentes
Amongst those sulled to the Bur Inst month were Mesere. Sai Chen Wang, of Lincoln's Inn, and Chung Hin Wang, D.C.L, Yale, of the Middle Temple, Three Siamese were also called.
feet.
section 11. The Crown Solicitor considered