THE KING'S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS.
UNVEILING OF STATUES. –
PICTURESQUE, CREEMONIES,
Yesterday having been fixed for the lost celebration of the anniversary of the birthday of His Majesty King Edward, the day a general holiday and
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observed ng advantage was taken of the occasion to unveil
the statues of Queen Alexandra and the
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 26th, 190).
Rev F. B. Noral, Mr and Mrs E. Niedkardt,
Mr and Mrs J. I. Plumer, Commander and
SPECIALISTS IN
When the Governor returned to the saluting Mr B. Besohey, His Excellency Major-General The Governor and Committeo then crossed the'.{
MR.Beasley, Mr N. F. Buch, Mr and Mrs Noston, Mr J. Nicholson square to the shrouded status of the Princess of base the feu de jois opened. The big guns of Broadwood, &. B., 3. D., Staff Surgeon and Mr and Mrs. bl. S. Northoste, Mr and
CO., LTD. Mraid Mrs B. Ormiston, Mr A. H. Ongh, Wales, which was next to he revealed. All the naval men on the waterfront fret boomed Mr Mr G. Binder, Mr F. E. Brownrigg. Fomter Nicholson, Mr and Miss Nowall, Captain ROBINSON PIANO
Mr and Mrs D. W. Craddock, Colonel, Mrs Mr and Mrs P. O'Sullivan, Mr G. Otten, Mr round the enclosed status were squads of the their happy returns of the day," the rifles of B. J. Botelho, Hias Benbow, Mars and Miss Bull Buffs, and in close vicinity were the Hongkong bluejackets and marines joining in the clicrus Volunteers, who were in charge of Captains with a precision which should gladden the heart's and Miss Chapman, Mr G. Cruikshank, Mr H. and Mrs H. B. Oakley, Mr H. Orshi, Mr G. N. of all Britishers. Following the display three F. Uhard, Captain and Mrs P. H. Collingwood, Oras, Mr. E. Owen, the Hon. Mr E. Osborne,
Brother Cyprian, Me and Mrs Coppin, Mr Mr N. Ohtani, Mr B. Oliver. Andrews, Wolfe and Craik.
hearty choers were raised unto His Majesty, and 0. CF. Cunningham, The Hon. Sir Paul then the first line of defence of the Empire Chater, C.M.G., Mr and Mrs W. L. Carter, Mr maroked past Governor and poopit fully im-A. H Crook, Mr E. W. Carpenter, Mr and Mrs pressing all with their qualifications, and by Mrs L. Chapman, Mr H. W. Cloth, Mr and their precision antisfying the most sceptical that Christieni, Mr F. 4. Carroll, Mr C. A. Carr, Mr Briton's sons are Britons yet," and that the C. Clementi, Colonel and Mrs Chamier, Cap Cousland, Mr and Mrs T de Champmorin, British Navy has not deteriorated, and can still tain and Mrs B. A. Craig, Mr and Mrs A and Miss Craig, Dr, F. Clark, Mr John, Mr Jasper, Miss and Miss R. Clark, Rey R. Crofton, Senhor Cinatti, Mr and Mrs Dunoan Clark, Miss Crisman, Miss Chaplin, the Misses at bay."
Clement, Miss Carter Campbell, Mrs Frank Clark, Captain and Mrs Douglas Clapbare, Major and Mrs Caulfield.
Mr T. E. and Misa Pearce, Father Mrs Penfold, Miss Plunkett, Mr and Mrs G. Piercy, Mr B. B. Piercy, Mr J. H. Pieroy, Mr A Pieroy, Mr W. L. Pattenden, Rev. Pedro Prat, Mr A. G. Patley, Dr. and Mrs W. Pearse, Mr J. Plomer, Mr and Mrs Baras Pro, Parke, Colonel and Mra Prior, Mr and Mra Major P. Probyn, Mr II. M. Perry, Miss
Father Placzele, Miss Poureddocks, Commander and Mrs. Pike, Mr. Mrs and Misa Ferney, Mr G. A. Pickles, Mr. Hans Popper, the Misses Peek, the Misses Page.
Princess of Wales. The usual review st the pleasure that I now call upon your Excellency be relied on with confidence "To keep our foes Major and Mrs Camilliari, Messrs R. H. A. H. Pinckney. Mr and Mrs Eldon Potter, Rev.
Happy Valley-a picturesque and striking pageant was cancelled, but the ceremonial -in Statue Square when the statues were exposed to public view was very imposing, and the review of the naval brigade in the Dookyard was not the least attractive feature of the day's programamo.
Adequato arrangements had been made for the unveiling ceremony. Two stande wer erseted for the convenience of residents, but many preferred the greater viow obtained from the verandahs of the adjacent buildings, evon the Law Courts having a large quota of
The enclosed-square from which the unveiling ceremony was conducted was occupied by His Excellency the Governor, Major General Broadwood and Commodore Lyon, and by Mr. H. N. Mody, the generous donor of the statue. Mr. H. N. MoDy said:-Your Excellency, Ladies and Gentlemen,-It is with the greatest to unveil, and take over for the community, the statue of Her Royal Highness the Princess of Wales. The embellishment of the very few open spaces we possess in this Colony is, I ̧ think, an object worthy of the attention of this those who have the good fortuna to be able to hand in doing so, aer object be better attained than by the erection of statues of those to whom we owa
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allegiance, devotion and love. It was, there- fore, with the greatest pleasure that, on the opportunity being afforded me to do something in this line, I offered, subject to the sanction of
OFFICIAL DINNER.
His Excellency gave an Offcial Dinner Last Majesty's Birthday, to which the judges and night at Government House in honour of His members of Councils were invited...
THE GOVERNOR'S BALL. The ball-given by II. E. the Governor in honour of the King's Birthday took place last night, and was the brilliant anocess that it
Mr. J. J. Quinn,
Mr and Mrs H Rizaland, Miss Richards, Mr. Mr and Mr A. J. David, Mr A. J. Derby, Mr and Miss Rodger, Mr A. Rumjahn, Mr. E, Mr and Mrs T. K. Dealy, Mr Dowley, Mr and Halpha, Mr A. W. L. Robertson, Mr L. Bees, Mrs W. H. Donald, Bir W. J. Daniel, Mr E. Mr A. Raymond, Mr E. B. Read, Miss B. Davidson, Mr and Mrs J. T. Doughs, Mr G. Robinson, Mr, Mrs and the Misses Bowe, Mr 9. Daneris, Mr A. Denison, Mr and Mrs H. L.B. C. Ross, Rev, L., Robert, Miss E. Boss, Mr J. H. de Rues, Mr and Mrs Royle, Hon. Mr W. Dennys, Mr. H. L. Dennys, Jr., Mr F. H. Deacon, Mr W. S. Dupree, Mr A. P. Dashwood, Rees Davies Mr F. Riokett, Mies Hawlos, Mr P. Captain, Mrs and Miss Bayer, Captain and B. L. Dowbriggio, Mr, Mrs and Miss Detwars, Staff Burgeon and Mrs Darley, Mr 8. Dixon, Roque, Eng-Comdr M. Rundle, Mr and Mrs Colonel and Mrs Danu, Mr W. Dickson, Mr H. Ram.
Shelli, Miss Skipton, Mr K. Shewan, Mr and 31. Dyer, Dr and Mrs Bessey, Mr and Mrs Mr and Mrs Grant Smith, Mr and Mrs B. Dr and Mrs Evan Jones, Mr and Mrs A. Mrs A. W. Schelhas, Mr A. Findlay Smith, Dodgson, Miss H. M. Drage.
J Eitzen, Mr and Mrs. H. Edwards, Mr Mr, Mrs and Miss Shelton Hooper, Mr M. S. Ellis, Mr and Mrs G. W. Eres, iss Eyre, Mr Bev, J. G. M, Spads, Mr H. Schumacher, Mr and Mrs Montague Ede, Mr. W. B. Elwes, Mr and Mrs E. B. Shepherd, Mr H. E. Schluter, Miss E. Etherington, Major and Mrs Eaton, Silas, Miss 8. Sweet, Mr H. Perey Smith, Mr and C. H. Sobroter, Mr W. Murray Scott. Mr A. R. J. F. G. Edwards, Mr and Mrs G. T. Edkins, Sassoon, Mr 6. Swart, Mr H. Sykes, Mr D. H.
Satherland, Mr sud Mrs M. W. Shade, Mr sad Miss Soth, Mr F. Schwarzkoff, Hos Mr A. F. Earle, Mr. C. E. Ellborough, Mrs and Mr J. R. M. Smith, Miss M, Sloan, Mr and Mrs
Show, Mr and Mrs F. Satton, Mr A. C. Shap, Miss Edwards.
Murray, Stewart, Mr B. G. Becate, Mr E. L
Colonel and Mrs Stacpole, Mr G. Lient.. My W. F. L. Shenton, Mr J. C. Steen, Captai St Clair, A.S.C., Captain and Mrs Stewart,
spectators. The troops of the Garrison were His Majesty Our King and to the consent of always is. As the opening of the social season Mr D. J. Donne, Mr and Miss Davidson, Mr B. Mrs Skinner, Mr and Mrs M. J. D. Stephens. massed on all sides of the square, and in the Royal Personage immediately concerned, it is invested with a special Laterest which was addition to the Hongkong Volunteers, the to present to the Colony the state you are now manifested last night when there was a large colours of six regiments were borne by about to unveil. His Majesty's sanotion was attendance of ladies and gentlemen, Govern- their standard bearers at the rear of the readily granted, and Her Royal Highness veryment House was transformed for the nonos. Queen Victoria Statue, The bright array of graciously consented to give the necessary. The grounds looked like fairyland, Chinese lan- Grinson Bordiers with their gleaming bayonets was the sittings to Mr Wade, the sculptor selected torns hanging from the trees, while the lawns most prominent element in the thrilling spec- whose works of art aro numerone and well were aglow with electric balbs. tacle, and the vastness of the Empire was well known, and I am given to understand he has cloth covered the approach to Government House - illustrated by the turbanned sons of Ind marching produced a very speaking likeness, which and was laid all the way up to the antranice, to with the helmetted salliers of the King. it is now my proud pleasure to present to the ballroom, while pot plants he perder well be proud still more beautiful the fine hell. The ballroom Beautiful sunshine brought but every detail of this Colony. We may the picturesque display, and the large throng of of the fact that we hold the honour of possessing tself was ablaze with lighte, which were spectators felt compensated for the loss of the the vary first status of our Gracious Princess reflected in the polished floor and in the windows,
that has as yet been erected, though one is now through which could be seen the rich oulour. Forsyth, Dr G. Fitzwilliams, Mr and Mrs Marion Smith, Captain and Mrs Seymour, Mr uanal review at the Happy Valley.
Just before 10 o'clock H.E. the Governor, being prepared for Ladia Like our present effects given by the lavish display of buni R. Fahrmann, Mr A. G. M. Fletcher, Lieut. and Mrs N. I. Stabb, Mr H. A. Bieba, Dr F.
sccompanied by H.E, the General Officer Com manding, and Commodore Lyoz, with their espective aídos-de-camp and secretaries in attendance, arrived on the stone, and was received with a royal salute, the band of the Buffs strik ing up the National Anthem. When the music
Mr S. G. Fonton, Mr and Mrs H. G. Fisher Mr Donman Faller, Mr and Mrs F. G. Figg. Mr and Ms Forbes, Mr 8. J. Fuller, and Mrs
Finch, Mr and Mrs T. Fanaten, Dr and Mra Fuller, Mr A. Fraser, Mr W. N. Fleming, Mr and Mrs A. C. Franklin, Captain and Mr
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INSPECTION INVITED.
GAMBLING AT VANCOUVER.
BY CHINESE AND OTHER).
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A Canads corrapondent writes:- Reference has been made in my letters to the Stedman, Rev. H. O. and Miss Spink, Mr and Mra H. W. D. Shallard, Miss Grey Smith, frequent raids made by the police in various Miss De Stourdze Zrinyi, Mr H. F. Stoneham, cities hers upon Chinese gambling houses. A Miss A. St. Clair.
At the top of Commander and Mrs Fremantle, Mr C. H. beautiful palm Ford, Colonel Sir Joseph and Lady Fayrer.. the
a large WAS room
Hov, and Mrs Genaar, Mr and Mrs W. G. ing on the verandabs, surrounded by smaller ones and other plants.
And Mrs H. E. Goldsmith, Mr E. Georg, Mr Mr P. Teater, Mr H. E. Tomkins, Mr. Mrs now feature has arisen in regard to the question. while the musicians, accommodated in a recess, and Mins Goggin, Dr and Mrs M. Gikson, Mr. were embowered in palmas. The new ballroom and Mre A. C. Gerdon, the Missos Gordon, Dr and Miss Tutcher, Mr, Mrs and Mine Tennant, eminent judges after listening to the appeal
Gracious Queen, the Princess of Wales has always shown a keen interest in all works of meray and charity. Long may she be spared to do so. With those few remarks I now ask your Excellency to unveil the status.
HIS EXCELLENCY sald Mr. Mody, Indian staircase, which was completed about a month and Mrs F. Grone, Mias Corkom, Mr. H. Captain and Mrs Thomaan, Deputy Inspectorate of sixty Chinese declared that it was high had ceased the gubernatorial party, accompanied and Gentlemen,-The addition of this statna ago, was used for the first time, and the Garrett, Mr A. W. Grant, Mr W. H. Gros-General, Mrs and Miss Tait, Mr. W. C. D. time that the Chinese had a chance to Live
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At Vancouver, one of British Columbia's most
it afforded gave by mambers of the Coronation Committee, of H.R.H. the Princess of Wales complates
covered with crimson cloth, and the lawns proceeded to the specially-creeted platform in the group which forms our "Royal Square, approach to the supper below. Its steps were front of the status of Her Royal Highness and so soon as the building sheds, which Queen Alexanden, where the first unveiling I regret will still for some time disfigure were laid with matting. Dat hors were placed it, are removed, this Square will form a
of guests at the supper table proper, and ceremony took place.
Hon. Mr. E. A. HEWITT, in asking is worthy and dignified approzoh to the Colony the other was used as a bar. The supper room A.Gibson, Mr A. Gaudet, Mr 8. Gubbay, Captain and Mrs F. A. Twiss, Mr J. E. Lapp to exist. He went further and dismissed the The statue has been presented itself was beautifully lighted and the tables were Miss B. Gill, Mr and Mrs A. E. Griffen, Mr Tulloh, Miss L. Toller, Miss Turner,
Excellency to undertake the unveiling, told of the conditions leading up to the obtaining of Her Majesty's statue. He hoped that for many s long year the status would remain not only an a memorial to the gracious lady it represented, but also a token of the unity and good fellowship which existed between the varicus nationalities who combined to make up the cosmopolitau population of Hongkong. He asked hin Excellency, as a small souvenir of the ovent, to accept a replica of the Coronation medal, and to
"unveil the status.
from the wes
Tarnes, Hon. Mr A. M. Thomson, Mr and Mrs in this country, as the "have the same and Mrs D. Graham, Mr Mr Justice Gomperts, Mr and Mrs Tohdow, Mr D, Tohdow, Mr D. W. Tratman, Honour
referred in seathing terms to the and Miss Glennon, Mr P. W. Goldring. Mr Takamichi, Mr B. Tanner, Mr J. W. Taylor,
shops and at horseracing. He attacked the G. Grimble, Rector Pietro Gabardi, Mr., Mr. Hov. C. E. and Mrs Thompson, Mr and Mrs Trivileges and right at law as white men." two marquees, one to relieve the congestion and Mrs Grace, Mr H. J. Godge, Mr H. E. Tiedemann, Mr and Mrs H. S. Thompson, Mr outrons of a new race track, and condemned the
Gilroy, Mr and Mrs Gilbey, Hon. Mr and Mrs R. C. Graff, Mr and Mrs C. H. Gale, Major Dr and Mrs J, C. Thomas, Mr and Mrs F. H. gambling of white people, especially in bucket W. Gresson, Miss Gourley, Mr and Mrs
authorities for permitting such an institution
Mr and Mrs L. Gibbs, Miss Graham, Miss and Gibbons.
and Mrs H. P. Tooker, Hor A. B. Thornhill,
Chinese in the meantime, in order to see what the municipality of Vancouver intended to do. ying, "Until the municipality takes steps against fashionable racetrack and stock gam- bing I shall not stop the Chinese from playing fantan. They have as much right to grimble as the white man." Laat year it may be remembered I mentioned that another judge advised the Chinese to form clake where they would be free from the raids of the polico, and that at least in
HIS EXCELLENCY sald:- Mr. Hewett, Colonias are now regarded by the Mother '10 o'clock, when the ball was opened with the phrove, Mr. Mrs and Miss Brothorton Harker, Warren, Mr And Mrs W. B. Walker, Dr K. mensurss like those that caused so much cem
Ladies and Gentlemen,-The Chairman of the Coronation Committee has already recalled to
your memory the circumstances-connected with with the sizler. nations those destinies at H.E. Major-General Broadwood and Lady Hett Mr and Mrs C. E. Holworthy. Mr and son, Miss Mabel Wilkinson, Mr and Mrs H.
A FORTUNATE A.D.-C.
LORD EIFON'S WILL
of the deep-seated loyalty of this Colony to our important to the trade and to the naval Mr. F. A. Hazeland and Mr. Gresso Miss Harrison: Mr S Hore, Mr and Mrs Wrigley, Miss M. S. Williams, Mr and Mrsnd the merry souls of these days will, writes a
.Dr.
J. M. Atkinson
with. There
Mr L. M. Xavier.
Mr A. H. Young, Mr N. Yanada. Mr W. A. Zedelias,
Mr A. Turner, Mr H. Tiefenbacher, Miss L.W. Dr sud Mrs Voretisch, Misa Maris Villwook, Coann. and Mre Volpicelli, Bev J. H. Yamel, by Mr. H. N. Mody, who is over ready to come laid in a manner which delighted the eye.
hr A. C. Hynes, Mr and his W. N. Hu-M W. H. Vivoaah.
Mr and Mrs Malcolm Watson, Mr W. G. forward to promote the welfare and add to the Adjacent to the ballroom were a card room and
Worcester, Mr B. D. C. Wolfe, Mr G. A. The scheme of Dr J. W. Hartley, Mr and Mrs E. H. Hinds, beauty and utility of the Colony, in which he has the usual retiring rooms, while a buffet phreys, Mr Rynd, Mr EO, Hutchison,
was placed in the diving room. spent the greater part of his life. In the numo of the Colony I thank him for his generous gift. decoration rotected creditably on Mr. Tutcher Mrs and Miss Hazeland, Miss Harvey, Mr and Woodsocks, Mr and Mrs A. T. Walker, Mr L.
and Mrs C. H. Hickling, Mr J. Hall, Hon. Mr
J. F. Wright, Mr B.B. Warmington, Mr P. P. one city this advice had been followed, Frdan Of Her Royal Highness and of the Prince of and his botanical staff, and the Fablic Works Mrs Haltor, Mr and Mrs R. A. Harding, Mr J. Wishart, Capt and Mrs Waller, Mr E. a.
F. A, Hazeland, Mr W. T. and Miss Hockaday, Wodehouse, Mr H. P. White, Mr David the remarks of the above mentioned judge it. Wales it may be said that as prospective King Department deserve, praise for their share of sad Mrs B. A Hale, Mr P. M. Hodgson, Bev. Wright, Baroness you Wechmar, Mr and Mrs
Guests were invited for 9.40, and His Excel-Me and Miss Hughes, Mr and Mrs HK. Wood, Mr W. M. Weston, Mr J. R. Weed, can be gathered that there is a large feeling in and Queen of England have ever travelled so the work,
T. W. Hornby, Mr and Mrs. W. G. Han-White, Mr and Mrs C. Woldringh, Miss however, has not resulted in the drastic largely and seen so much of the British Empico as they have. It is significant of the Loney received them in the hall from 9.30 till Holmes, Major A: Kart-Synnot, Mr and Mrs Mr and Mrs G.. H. Wakeman, Mr J. W. Canada against gambling of all kinds, which, ingressed importance with which the British
State Lancers. The Official eat was made up Mr O. Hughes, MrT. F. Hough, Mr J. Hooper, and as von Wiser, Mr and Mrs Hedley motion in the United States recently.
and Mrs R. Harvey, Mr and Mrs P. H. White, Capt and Mrs Worthington, Mr B. V. as follows: H.E., the Governor and Mrs. Lyon, Mask, Mr and Mrs Paget Hett and Miss Wharbigst, Mr C. D. Wilkinson, Miss Wilkin country that their Royal Highnesses should thus have made themselves personally familiar
May, His Honour Mr. Rees Davies and Brewin, Commodore Lyon and Mrs. Hewett, and Mrs E. A. Hewett, Mr and Mrs C. W. ruf, Mr. F. W. Warre, Mr and Mrs E. T. Sir Henry May and Mrs. Dadeley, Hon Hauger, Mrs J. Hastings. Mx, Mrs and the willines, Mr and Mrs Winkler, Mr C. Will. Misses Hutton Potts, Mr E. E. Hill, son, Capt A. D. Waring, Lieut. Cel and Mrs Gracious Queen. Ita erection is an indication the Colonies, which, like Hongkong, are no
and Mr. Taft, A. Hocking, Mr and Mrs G. A. Hastings, P. R. Wolff.
and Mrs. Mr and Mrs Hitchcock, &tis Hoghes, Mr Sovereign, whose throne is the symbol and bond supremacy of Great Britain. We are also proud
and Mrs H Hancook," Mr and Ms B. R. T. of unity between all parts of the British that our fature Queen will be the first for
were twenty dances, twelve of I. Hewitt, Rev. O. E. Hughes Mr. Empire. We pride ourselves here in Hongkong many centuries to be British-born. May Thoir Hon. Mr. P. N.. H. Jones upon our loyalty and patriotism, and I doubt Boyal Highnessen be vouchsafed by Providenoa Bedford. Then the programme was proceeded allifax, Mr M. B. Harris, Rev. and Mrs if any Crown Colony man rival this fine long lives, so that in due course they may reign which were waltzes, three two steps, two polkan, Hon, Dr. H.-E. Hobson, Dr. 8. Hough, Mr late revered over a united and loyal and patriotic Empire! and two lausers. Excellent dance music was Ala Hissink, Mr. and Mrs A. R. Hassan, der F. W. Highton, Mr and Mrs E. M. 'group of statues of Queen, of their Gracious Majesties who now At the request of the generous donor I now
ment andor Bandmaster Hewett, and the many Hazeland, Miss B. Haines, Mr E. Howard.
Mr and Mrs E. Irving, Misses. D. and J. reign over us, of Their Royal Highnesses the unveil the statue, and present it in his name to applied by the string band of the Buffs Regi- Captain J. B. C. Heathcote, Engineer Cum- Col. Dann and Offeers, 105th Mahratta L. I. native infantry regiment, when" by some sool-
guests seemed to enjoy themselves. Certainly there Prince and Princess of Wales, who at some
was nothing looking in the preparations made for Innes, Mr. Mrs. and the Misses Ingenohl, Mr
V Innes, Mr E.-4. Irving. entertainment. Shortly futuro date will be our King and Queen. As
A bugle then sounded, the shroud enclosing their pleasure and
The
Mr and Mrs Jorge, Miss Jacobs, Ber F. T. we wish long life to the King, so we desire
Johnson, My P. and Miss Jocks, Mr and Mrs that that date may be long deferred. It would the status foll, and four Union Jacks were run after eleven, s'alock the band played be superfinong for me to say more than a up to the corner poles of the scaffolding which Roast Beef of Old England," and the Governor - Jeughin, Mr P. S. Jameson, Mr C. W. led the way to the supper room, where accom-Jetries, Mr C. Balmer Jubasor, Hon Mr P. vary few words regarding Her Gracions Maj. had enclosed the Princess.
modation was provided for 200 guasts at one N. H. Jones, Mr and Mrs J. A. Jupp, Mr F. Fatone, Mr and Mrs F. James, Mik James, Mr sitting. Mr. Taggart, of the Hongkong Hotel, Janssens, Mr and Mrs. D. Jaffe, Miss E. John-Room Officers. supervised the waiting arrangements, and the BJames, Bir H. Jackman, Mr J.. A. Jeffrey, repact was admirably served. Dancing was Mr A. Jahrand,
and Mr M, Kikuchi, Mr T. Kusumotel, Dr resumed and continued with zest till nearly twoir and Mrs B. S. Kadoorie, Dr. Koch, Mr -alalock.....th
F Koy Mr and Mrs M. Kobayashi, Dr. and Invitations were issued to the following in F.1. Kow, Mr and Mrs-JH Kemp, Hr G. Koenig, Mr Hall Kremer, Mr E. F. Aucott, Dr. G. E. Aubrey, Mr and T. H. King, Miss Armstrong, Mr Stanley Ailsa, Mr and Dr Irwin W. Kew, Mr and Mrs W. King, Mr Mr. B. L. Arnold, Mr and Mrs T Arima, Bor. C. W. Karridge, Mr W. Kion, Mr and Mrs J. D. Arvat, Mr J. D. And, Mr B. D. Atkinson, J, Stodart Kennedy, Miss F. Kersten, Major Mr C. E. Anton, Subedar Major Alhmed Din, and Mea Kirke. H.K. S.B.R.G.A. Major and Mrs H, R. Adair, Mr and Mrs C. G. Alaster, Mr J.I, Mrs and Miss Andrews, Mr and Mrs G. B. Adamson, Mr F. B. Adams, Captain and Mrs Addison, Ur. Atkinson..
esty
our
the Colony to which in so many ways he has been a benefactor.
The band then the Queca. Admiration and love for played, a royal salute was given and all bats were her lie deep in the heart of every British sub-doffed to the revivified PrincosS," THE MALOR PAST. ject. During all the 46 years that she has
His Excellency the Governor, the General been among as those feelings have ever grown desper and stronger. We regard Offer Commanding, the Commodore and the har aa
endowed of General Staff then mounted the steps of the the more regally Queens, and as the type and example that is Queen's Statio to view the march past
unfurled on the best in womanhood. Her devotion to the duties The Union Jack Tas
gunner near Queen's of her bigh station and the success and charm flagstaff, and naval
The beaning of with which she has performed them, as well as Statue Pier fired a salute. her never-failing sympathy with sorrow and the gans and the cheers of the spectators unto His suffering, are known to se all. You have erected proved heart-whole "Health this statue not only as an emblem of loyalty, Majesty," and the troops started on the march but as a mark of admiration and love of the past.
The Bluejackets, with their machine-like noble lady who is our must gracious Sovereign It will give Their Majesties, I am sure, speciul evolations, well filled the premier post in the pleasure to learn that this statue was sub-pageant, while the marines took second place scribed for not only by their loyal anb with no less distinction. Then followed the joots in this Colony, but by many who owe Royal Artillery, the L.K.S.B.R.G.A., the Royal allegianco to otlirr and friendly Sovereigns. Engineers, the Buffs with their historical colours, They desired no doubt in this way to express the Volunteers, the Mahrattas andthe Rajputa, their admiration of our Queen, to testify to the two latter displaying banners which have the benefits they have received ander the earned the adoration of all Britons. THE NAVAL BEVIEN. King's Government in this Colony, and to bear
The end of the march past concluded witness to the cordial relations which haro
His Majesty's the proceedings in Statue Square, and the existed between them and subjects in Hongkong. It will ever be a source spectators then wonded their way to the
Yard. The impassible gates of gratification to me that I have been asked Naral
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Col. Bayard and Officers, the Buffs. Col. Prior und Officers, 13th Rajputa.
Few of us who did not livo at Simla in the days of Rudyard Kipling and Mrs. Hawkesbee, military correspondent in the Civil and Military Gasette, recognise in Mr. Frederick Simpson St. Quintin, who figures so largely in Lord Ripon's will, a gonial A.-D.-C. of those far-off days. Mr. St. Quintin was a young rabattern of the 17th Foot, attached to a Major Phillips and Officers, H.K.B.B., B.G.Adent for he was not then personally known to Lord Ripon, he became an acting A.-D-C, to Col. Chamior and Officers, Royal Artillery, Col. Chapman and Offers, Hongkong the Viceroy. Both Lord and Lady Ripon took agrost fancy to him, and when they went home Col. Dumbleton and Officers, Boyal Engineers.asked him to leave the service and go with them. Volunteer Corps.
H.M.S. Fame-Lient. Commander C. E. When Lord Ripon was First Lord of the Admiralty he made Mr. St. Quintin his private H.M.B. Whiting-Lient. Commander C. A. secretary, and when he left office made him an Lloyd Thomas and Officers.
agent on his property. Lady Ripon, when she H.M.S. Flora-Capt. Nicholson and the Ward died, left a legacy for the old A.-C.-D., and now Lord Ripon has left him a large sum of money, Fromantle and Officers.
H.M.S. Tamar-Commander Acton and the and his house on Chelsea embankment as it stande, with a few provisos in favour of his heir, Ward Room Offloors.
H.M.S. Clio-Commander Borrett and the The days of romance are evidently not passed, and there are some perhaps who will say, "Who Ward Room Officers,
H.M.S. Cadmus Commander Heard and the would not be an A.-D.-C.?”. Ward Room Officer.
HMS. Janus-Ident. Com, Heathcote. ILMB. Part-It. Comdr. Mourosand Officers. H.M.S. Otter Lt. Comdr. Gay and flours H.M.S. Monmouth-Capt. Smith and the HALS. Thistle Liont. Comdr. HL T. Atlay Ward Room Officers. and the Ward Room Officer.
H.M.S. Robin-Lient Comdr. J. White and Offoers.
H.M.B. Bandpiper-Lient. Comdr. Tiokel! and Officers.
WEATHER REFUET.
The Hongkong-Observatory yesterday_isened. the following report:-
On the 25th at 12.05 p.m.-The barometer has fallen very rapidly over E. Japan, and risen quickly over W. Japan and the Locchions. A considerable rise has taken place also over Chins. Two depressions lying over the Japanese arsa yesterday have continued to more East wards This morning one centre îs over Hokkaido, the other off the S.E. const,
The anti-apolonio area remains over Chins, and pressure is relatively low over Philippines and adjacent waters,
Strong monroon may be expected in the Formosa Channel and monsoon gales over the N. part of the China S.
Hongkong rainfall for the 24 hours ending at 10 am-to-day, 0.00 inches,
The forecast for the 24 hours ending at noon
Mr and Mrs J. J. Leiria, Mr and Mrs G. P. Lanmort, Mr and Mrs C. J. Lafrentz, Mrs and the Misses Loureiro, Mr P. Loureiro,
Portuguese cruiser Vasco da Gama-Captain Mr D. R. Law, Mr. and Miss Lambert, Mr F. and Miss A Lieb, Mr and Mrs L. N.
Portuguese oraiear Rainha Donna Avelia Mr and Mrs J. W. Bolles, Mr and Mrs E. G. Leefe, Mr L. Lenzmann, Mr and Mrs L. V. and Almeida and the Ward Boom Officers.
Mr E. Luders, Mr Capt Lims and the Ward Room Officers.
U.S.8. Helena Commander Buchanan sad Butterworth, Mr and Mrs F. D. Barretto, Mr and Mrs W. C. Lugola. Berrett, Miss A. M. Bateman, Mr and Mrs Hias Laagstein, Mr and Mrs B. C. Lewis, Mr
S.G.M.S. Jaguar The Comdr. und Officers. The members of the Straits and Shanghai and Mrs E. C. Blanchflower, Mr. F. A. Biden, EP. H. Laing, Mise. Lee, Mr and Mrs E Boehme, Miss Barker, Miss Barrow, Mr A. Mr Gaston Liebert, Mr A. O. Lang. Mr and Mr and Mrs F. Browne, Miss E. Boshme, Miss M. H. Logan, Ident. Colonel W. B. Lauder, the Ward Room Officers
iskey and Mr Lander, Mr and Mrs H. W Cricket Teams.
Mr Fung Wa Chan, Mr Lan Chn Pak, Mr Brun, Mr R. J. Birbeck, Mr C. H. Blason, Misa Mrs C. Little, Commodore, Mrs and Miss Lyon, Brewer, Mr M. J. Breon, Captain and Mrs Bell, Mr J. E. Boyas, Dr. and Mrs R. A. Bellion, Mr Looker, Mr and Mrs C. Lawder, Mr J. B. and Mrs J. E. Bealton, F. Beringion, raud Lambert, Captain and Mrs Lyons, Mr E. 8. Ho Fook, Mr Long Pai Chi, Mr Chau Shia Mrs J. M. Book, Mr R. B. Beatis, Mr. and Mrs Lindner, Mr R. Layton, Captain W. G. Lyddon, Kei, Mr Cheung 9 Kai, Mr Wang Kam Fuk, to-day is as follows E. Baker, Mr J. Barton, Sir Henry Berkeley. Mr A. R. Lows, Major, Mrs and Miss Logan. Mr Wei Wa Lin, Mr Uea Lai Chun, My Ho
Mr G. P. de Martin, Mr C. D. Melbourne, Kam Tong, Mr Tong Lai Tsan, Mr Yang Hin Hongkong & Neighbourhood {winda.tress,bra K.C., Mr and Mrs H. W. Bird, Mr and Mrs
Hongkong and Lamrocks. F. Brayn, Mr J. P. Braga, Mr and Miss Bryst, Mr J. M. McGutchon. Mr A. Mackenzie, Dr. Mr U Hoi Chan, Mr Chan Chanh Tsun, Mr Li Formosa Channel of
W. C. Ronnar, Rev. G. A. anbury, Mr & Mr R. Marten, Mr and Mrs C. Mex. Messer, Pong, Mr Ng Li Hing, Mr Lan Yam Tsun, Mr F. B. L. Bowley, Mr and Mrs D. K. Bir
Hongkong and Hainan...to a gale. to perform the ceremony of unveiling this this usually secluded quarter were thrown open, Mr and Mrs Berindosgae, Dr. and Mrs Ball, and Mrs W. B. A. Moore, Mr R. G. Menro, Ban Hir, Mr Ka Fai Bhan, My Chiu Chau Sani, Bouth coast of China between
Muller, Mr D. B. Murray, Mr. H. R. Makin, Air Wu Chu Wan, Mr Mok Man Cheung, Mr status to-day on the anniversary of His Bis. and a large crowd af spectators filled the com. Captain and Mrs. Beer, Miss Butcher, Mr Mr and Mrs K. Mateda, Me J. Moller, Mr G. Mr Tam Tas Kong, Mr Yang Skai For Chan paty's Birthday, and the replica of the Corona pound to witness the evolutions of the first Black and Mrs. Irwin, Mr and Mrs WTH. Medhurst, Dr. O. Marriott, Rev. J. and Mrs Kang 6, Mr Li Yan Tsau, Mr Lo Kan Tis youth peast of Chins between
Rec. P. M. de Maria, Mrs Hing, Mr Ng Hontex, Mr Cheung Cheung Chi
H. E. Kai Erh Kien, Mr Taheng, Mr LATEST STEAMER MOVEMENTS. tion Medal which the Chairman has presented defence of the Empire. Those in charge of the Braidweed, Mr E. P. Bernard, Captain, Mre and Major and Mrs D. Maxdonald; Miss A. M. & W. Tso, Mr Kwok Yiu. Un, Mr Chin Glenk Beckwith, B.N., Mr A. Babington, Mr H.
L Macpherson, Miss Maker, Captain Tebouang, Mr Hu To Hoa, Capt Wa
The C.N. Co.'s ur. Anhui left Shanghai on Mr Lam Shan Tong, Mr Chaa Yne Teng, the 25th inst., and is dus here on the 28th inst. In the name of the subscribers, I now unveil the Nicholas, H. M. S. Flora, Commander Smith, Bingham, Mr and Mrs Bunbury, Mr G. Balock, J. and Mise
IG Châu Seung Khang, air Lau Shing Chải, statue and présent it as a memorial for all H.M.S. Monmouth, Commander Acton, H.M.8. Mr E. M. Biskop, Captain and Mrs H. GH and Mrs J. S. Murray, Major B. Maedon Kwang Tang,
Tamar, Commander Fyke, IL M. 8. Mon. Burton, Mr B. F. O. Bird, Mr and Mrs H. Fald, Mr H. N. Mouy, Mr and Mrs C. O, Mackie, Bowen, Mr and Mrs F. J. Badeley, Mr Enginger Lieut. C. Main, L.N., Mr and 18
r Ue HOW TO BE BEAUTIFUL-Keep your com- time to the Colony of Hongkong.
The Governor then pulled a rope, the shroud mouth, Lieut. Chilcott and Lieut. Dukes Beath, Mr and Mrs A. Bellamy Brown, Captain B. Macgregor, S. Moore, Mr K C. Master Mr Chan Shuet Ngam, My Ms Hang Chan,
and Mrs O. Brown, Dr. H. S. Bennett, Mr W.J. Major, Mrs and Miss Morris, Mr.A. V. Monk, Mr Bin Tak Fan, Mr Lau Pan Chia, E. Bell, B.A.M.C., Mr C. F. Bird, Colonel and Mr J. Morris, Mr and Mrs Collison Worley Pan Nam, Mr Wong Yui Tung, Mr An Chak plexion, Mrs. Ellen's Crème Charmanta, Lait obs on the four corners of the car. A bugle call announced the arrival of I. Mrs Bedford, Colonel and Mrs Bayard, Captain Mr and Mrs. B. Mouider, Mr and Mrs H. Man, Mr Ho Ngok Lan, Mr Up Yuk Cki Mr Charmant and Special Skin Tonio and Poudrs obroming Her Gracions Majesty fell away, Hughes.
achado, Dr. F. H. McKeon, Mr T. D. E. Took Peng, Mr Sin Toan Fai the Hon. Dr. Specialities for the Skin are the study of a rounding scaffolding four Union Jacks fut the Governor at the Naval Yard, simultaneous and Mr Baird, Mr and Mrs Becker, Kev, tered bravery in the breeze, while the band of with which the big Union sok at the salating J. A. A. Bakar, Rev. D. J. Barnett, Mr Hitland, Mr H. A. Macintyre, General Sir J. Chia Ue Tia, Chan, Chil Yne, Mr Chan Charmant will enable you to do it. the Buffs struck up the music accompanying a base and the two White Busigns were unfurled. Barlow, Mr and Mrs H. Brodersen, Miss Bird
salute and the spectators raised cheers for Aroyal slute followed; and then his Excellency Mr and Mrs A. W. Browin, Mr T Babos center, Mr H: Moon, His Excellency Captain Ho Kai, C.M.G; the Hon, Mr. Wei Yok, Fifetime. A. B. Watson & Co. Ltd. Selo Agenta, Dr G. Black, Miss Bartlett, Mrs Murray Bain, and Mrs Marques, Mr W. Manning, Sir Henry MG
to me will be a vained memento of the occasion parade were Commodore Lyon, Commander Jas Baker, Mr U. E. K. Beavis, Liant CW Millington. Veo, Mr and Mrs A. C. More,]
inspected the bluejackets and marines.
and Lady May,
N. to NE
N.E. winds, strong to a gale.
N. to N.E. winds, streng.
N. to N.E. winds, strong
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