HONGKONG UNIVERSITY.
STONE-LATING CEREMONIAL-
PICTURESQUE PROCEEDINGS.
KNIGHTHOOD FOR KA, MODY.
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, MARCH 17TH, 1910.
WAS LAID BEC HIE FREDERICK
J. D. LCGABD K.C.M.G, C.B., D.8.0.,
16th March, 1910.
Colony by H. N. MODY,
A Parsi gentleman 50 years resident in
............ Hongkong.
the hops that Sir Frederick Legard would † tion stone in but a small item of the great strue without looking to immediate, gain, assured As the stone was got into position and before his departure on leave, ley, as he is now turn which will arise upon and around it, so ththat it will return after many days, lowered, about to do, the foundation stone of this beginnings of this University which won (Applauso.) M Mody, by his generosity, HE EXCELLENcr, after laying it, said-I Univerity. (Applause.) I need hardly say that inaugurating are, I am convinced, but the has provided you with a convenir of this declare this foundation tone to be woll nud it was very gratifying to me to find my proposal nucleus of what will some day be a great comsion in the form of a momento setting truly laid, and I inyoke the blessing of Al- so cordially received and aosapted. But the and beneficent Institution whose proportion forth in detail the objects this University has in mighty God on the future of this building and more creation of a building, though admittedly will transcend and exceed our scheme of view, and I will ask you to endeavour to find the objects to which it is dedicatel of the first importance, is not in itself suficient to day as much as the completed building time to peruse this pamphlet and to acquaint The stone bore the following inscription :→ An ovent anticipated with no little interest to accomplish so fast an undertaking as the will transend and exceed this small and younelres with the facts it sets forth. In the
This foundation stone is Hongkong and in South China took place establishment of a University, and the scheme comparatively insignificant block of granite. Manticipation that you will do so I will not yesterday afternoon when the soremony of lay must undoubtedly have fallen through but for Chamberlain, whose name is spoken with affecrocapitulate its contents, but there are two ing the foundation stone of the University the untiring perseverance and personal efforts tios and admiration throughout the ever-so particular pointain it to which I will invite your Building was performed in prosence of a large of His Excellency the Governor, whose seal in Dominions (Loud and prolonged shears) of on special attention. One is that the training of and representative gathering of the many farthering the scheme has undoubtedly been of Gracious King, called himself a missionary of character and the provision of moral instrac- This Building is erested and presented to the peoples interested in the establishment of such immense assistance in bringing it to a suscses Empire and bade ne Think Imperially." Let tion is placed in the forefront of the objecte in an institution of learning. Hongkong has boon fal issue. (Hear, hour, and applause) And unexercise our Imperial imagination in regard to view, safeguards are improved by insisting that the scene of many imposing ceremonies, but it to him I, personally, and the Colony in general, this University and not confus our view to the the staden ts shall reside in improved hostale or has seldom witnessed a ceremony in which the one a deep debt of gratitude. (Applause) horizon of the immediate presat. We are forg in the University itself under the close super. onlookers were so completely in sympathy with As I have already said, the establishment of inga link in the chain which binds us in friend. vision of the staff, and by the provision of play- the object. The University is something which University means more than the more erection ship and goodwill with the great Empire on whose ing fields and the residenes of the masters ie essentially a Hongkong project. It owed its of a building--it requires funds for its proper confines this Colony is situstel (applause.). We amongst the students. By this menus and inception to Hongkong citizens, and it owed its equipment and furnishing, as well as a capital see endeavouring not only to afford the highest by the selection of the very best mon for the possibilities of success to Hongkong citizens and wherewith to carry on its good and useful work educational facilities to the cities of Hongkong staff, together with the collateral sásistance to those interested in the port, but its prospec- (and by no means a small one), and it is due to bnt to hold out the hand of friendship and to of the Chinese gentry and of various associations tive success is also largely due to the manner in the large Leartedness and generosity especially assist China to educate hor sus without expos and missions, we hope to ensure that the best which it has appealed to those beyond the limits of men like Mr. Scott, of Messrs. John Swite ing them to long exile and the risk of de possible fans and feeling shall exist among of the port. It has enlisted the sympathy and & Sons (applausot-who by the large sums nationalisation by sending them to Europe and the undergraduates, and that the University practical support of the Provincial Government subscribed by his firm and its sister som. America. Shall we by se deng create skilled shall never be open to the reproach that it of the Two Kwang Provinces, and it has met with panter has proved to us how fully he realizes the rivals to compete against ontelves?. I rafuso provides a seontar and materialistio education the approval of Chinese in more distant places. future advantages to our Colony-(applause) to believe that mon of the British race have to the neglect of what is infinitely more import come to be afraid of fair, and honest competant, character, integrity, and the standard of That being so, it was only to be expected that the-whos de he knows so well, of such community would assemble in large members to an institution in this University, and who by lion (Hear, hear and ppplase), or that weHfe. (Applause.) I will invite your attention to witness the inauguration of the building scheme coming forward as promptly started the ball are so short-sighted as to think that our sofas of the letters printed in the second in connection with a project in which so many rolling so successfully, and to such corporations interests may be prejudiced by leading the way appendix, and specially to the remarkable The attendsnes as the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking in the development which is found in any case unslysis of the schemas by. His Excellenay Chan numbered haidreds Corporation, The Chartered Bank of India, to take place in China. The justification of the Jen Chuan. His Majesty's Government have of condial goodwill and sincero sympathy in yesterday afternoon
so far as I know without precedent founded a permanent scholarship, and in addition to the letters printed I know that many of the tuting statesmen of England are greatly impressed with the efforts which this Colony is making, and cordially appreciate the great potentialities of this project. You will see
féithe koonest interest.
of Chinese, and the European section of the population was largely represented. The Occasion gave the opportunity which so many desired of obtaining a better acquaintance with the site and the location of the great institute of learning, and whatever assistance may be required to see the scheme carried to a triumph- ant culmination it ought to be forthcoming the moro readily now that something concrete is in existence.
Australia and Chins, such arms as Messrs. Jardins, Matheson & Co., Ltd., The Sassoons and others, both in Hongkong and in the Homeland, far too numerous to mention here, whose ready support and generous contributions have given us so much money for this purpose, that we are to-day able to make a start in the erection of the necessary buildings. It must not be thought, however, that what I may doscribe as the English subscriptions, generons and magni- Arrangements were made to make yesterday's Scent as they were-applause)would in them- ceremony worthy of the important occasion salre have been sufficient to provide the large sum that it was. A special platform had been erected required for the Endowment Fund, which was for the ceremony itself, and tiers of sesta had needed before the University could basome an been erected giving accommodation and a per- accomplished fact, and had it not been for the fect view of the proceedings to several handieds princely liberality of our Chinese friends, of spectators. European and Chinese. This headed by His Excellency the Late Viceroy of space was roofed and a plentiful decoration of Canton-(applause) who took a great personal banting gave a pleasing touch of colour to the interest in the scheme, subscriptions throughout scono, which was cortainly not lacking in snimas. | Chins proper, and from Chinese friends of the tion. Crowds of curious Chinese lined the approject in the Straits, Saigon, Australia and proaches, and some time before the hour appoint ed for the proseadings to commence the platform was well filled. The band of the Rajputs un- der Bandmaster Coke rendered agreeable sales tions pending the arrival of His Excellency who ascended the platform in gouf time. Mr. Mody, who was in waiting near the stone, presided, and welcomed visitors as they arrived, Beats for the Committee and distinguished visitors had been reserved in the vicinity of the memorial stone, and it was noticed that the usual coins and newspapers were given places
British rapire is in its role as longis it stands for impartial justice, so long as its aim is to raise and to educate the peoples who are subjects of our King, or who are contiguous to his boundaries, for so long will it preaper, and no longer. (Applause.) It will pase awe as other Empires have pussel away before it, but I believe that history will record of it that
beneficial effect even befor its birth. We
Viceroys of Nangking and Canton, who are welcome here to-day the delegates of the
here on behalf of the rulers of two of the most important Provinces of Chim to be a witness by their prosenes to their griefal appreciation of the value of this project, and the extent to
the
The golden trowel with ivory liandle, which was handed to HE. the Governor by Mr. Bryor, bores similar appropriate inscription, and the silver trowela presented by the Hon. Dr. Ho Kai to His Excellency Wei Han on behalf of the Viceroys of the Two Kwang Provinces and of the Two Kiang Provinces, were also suitably inscribed,
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Four Children Suffered a Year with Terrible Ringworm Hair All Game Out in Patches Leaving Scalp Dry and Scaly - Grew Worse Under Various Treatments,
ALL CURED BY TWO
SETS OF CUTICURA
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For Faded Fretted Women
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institution possiblo; to all those who contributed funds, and last and not least to His Excellones Sir Frederick Lagard, whose vigorous and untiring zoal has contributed so much to the consummation of the idea. (Applause)
The Rajput Band, undor Bandinaator Coke, then played the National Anthem.
said about zae, and will always bear them in memory. (Applauso.)
Ulcers followed for His Excellensy the Gov--- ernor and Sir Hormujes Mody, and as the largo crowd departed masny lingered to shake hands with anf congratulate the caw Knight.
HE. WE HAN said:-Your Excellency, Mr. Mody, Members of the Council of the Hongkong University, Ladies and Gentlemen- On behalf of His Excellency Chang Jon Chuan, Viceroy of the Two Kiang Provinces, and His Excellendy Yuan Bau Hean, Viceroy of the Two Kwang Provinces, who are unfortunately prevented by State inaire from being presunt on this auspicious occasion; I deliver a message your great undertaking. I am charged by their Excellencies the Viceroys to extend to the wOT- kers who have brought into the sphere of practi cal polition a University for Hongkong and South China the gencine appreciation and coopera tion of the people of the two Kwang Provinces. (Applause.) Further, I am charged to state that it was founded on something higher than that His Gracious Majesty himself, who is ever it is the profound wish of their Excellencies the territorial conquest or nationslaggrandisement, the first to recognise the far-reaching pos Viceroys, sad the people they have the honour that it was founded on the respot and the affee-sibilities of a great scheme, has directed that to represent, that the great institution which tion of all the races which composed it, and that the holders of scholarships under the Impromises to spring from the seed now being sown will thrive to blossom with abundant and its effect has been to bring to them increased perial grant shall be called King Edward prosperity and higher standards of life.. scholars asa mark of his personal interest, continued success, and will rapidly spring to insty Applause.) It has happened to me in past years (Applause.) He did not wait to confer this rematurity and become a tree of knowledge from that I have been the humble instrument by which cognition until the Unfrersity was actually
good both for Hongkong • and the great the coatings of the Empire more enlarged in opened and an assured success; ho identified all good and no evil way emanato some directions (Applause.) Those anys are self with it while da yet our efforts were Empire of China. (Applause.) Geographic post. It is no longer an age of acquisition in incomplete, in order to encourage andsupport us, ally, Hongkong a portion of Chias, and which we live, bat an age of development. (Appland.). Now that we have reached the stage what makes for the good of one part # Pence, had its conqueste no less than War" of laying the foundation stove, His Majesty has most naturally refect profitably apou the whole And if this Colony becomes, is there is every boon graciously pleased to give a farther token country. It is univerexi axiom that the man elsewhere, the idea must yet have fallen prospect of its becoming, the centre of of his approval, and it affords me the very who can make two blades of grass grow where through for want of funds. Indeed I may educational progress in South Chins, you will greatest possible pleasure to road to you this only one thrived before is a worthy cititen, but say that at one time it looked very much as have achieved a nobler extemon of the princi- telegram which I have received from the how much more valuable to the world at large though it must so como to nonghi for want of ples which underlie the British Empire than Secretary of State with instructions that I was is the country which can ensure the growth support, bat in spite of cold water thrown on
any which accompany territorial expansion to keep it secret until to-day-
of auch a tree of learning as is to-day being Mr. Moor, before the gathering dispersal. - the idea from some quarters, the difficulties
His Majesty has been pleased to approve planted? Chins ever has and always will be a said-Before we depart I have to thank His experienced by myself, and those who had the (Applause.) Already the calme has had a
that Mr. Mody be appointed Knight scheme at heart, we were not to be discouraged. I
Bachelor. (Lead applause to which Mr. Mody. home of study; the nation has not, of course, Excellency the Governor for the information he personally was more than pleased to extend the
howed). Letters patent will be issued in developed and pasard the line of marsh taken has conveyed to you just now of the homear due course. limit of time I had originally fixed for the collec
1 concur in your proposal to in the Wost. It has steadily plodded along its own bestowed upon me by His Majesty the King announce the honour at the laying of the particular footpath, concreted, as it were, with (Applause) Sir, I cannot find proper words to tion of these needed funds for a further period of
foundation stone of the University. A its ancient classics, to attain what, according to express the deep gratitude I feel for the six months, and it is most gratifying to me to
simultaneous announcement will be made in its own lights, was best for it, but the time has honour conferred upon me for the little I have in the monierial stone.
the United Kingdom-CREWE. see, by this ceremony today, the scheme now
Lond and long continued appare followed come when closer commingling with the galer done for the Colony. I feel that His Majesty Thers were present, among others, the Honan socomplished fact. (Applause). May sit Sir Paul Chater, Sir Henry May, Hou. Dr. Ho please the Almighty to permit me to see the which it has already tarded totement friendship reading of this telegram, after which His world merits a change in the churcter of study has rewards me for very little, but I won'd sek Kai, Hon. Mr. P. N. H. Jones. Hon. Mr. A. W. building duly completed and successfully started and to unite the leading man in China in a Excellency continued Ladies and Gentlemen, woll as in the method. Foreign countries
are prone to blame, if not censure, China Four Excellency to convey my thanks, and Brewin, the R Bor, Bishop Lander, Hon. Mr. on its useful work. (Great applause.) If common effort for a commos sanse with our you will I am sure all desire me to express on
gratitude and loyalty to him. (Applause.). I backwardness selves (Applause) The Government of Peking your behalf as well as on my own' your most for
in adopting modern Wei Yuk 22 Mr. Lan Cha Pak (mem you will open the Souvenirs in your hands you
appremiate the kind words your Ercellonoy has bers of the University Committee), Bir Felix will see a pictare of the building as it will by its subscription no less then the communi- hearty congratulations to Sir Hormusjes Mody scionos. She does not deserve such blame, and Lady Somon, Sir Henry Borkatey, appear when completed, and the fact that its ties of Canton, Amoy, Saigu, Penang. New on the honour conferred upon him by the King. China is a vast empire, which, centuries His Honour the Chief Justice, His Honour groction is under the ears of go well-known a chwang, Wachor and. Australia, bears the samo (Applause.) His public benefactions calminating before the European nations evolved from the the Puisse Judge, His Excellener Major firm of architects as Messte. Leigh & Orangs -
testimony. Nor will the University confer in this great undertaking, which owes its incep barbaric state, possessed her schools and her General Broadwood, His Excellency Wei Han, is in itself a suficient guarantee that you will benefits on Chinese alone. Its doors are open tien solely to his thought, have well deserved the regulated ayetem of civilisation. That system Colonel Chang and Captain Woo, His Lordship have a building truly worthy of so important a Portuguese and Indians and many others will
to all races, and I hope that British and honour. Long may he live to enjoy it and to as eminently suited to her woods up to a certain Bishop Pozzoni, Flag-Commander Cayley of Colony as this (applause) but if you need be found among its gravlastes in the future his generosity deserves. Bat though Sir Hor-and the might-is-right system of fondal days-in see this University the assured success which point, just as the primitive standards of life, H.M.S.
Minotaur, representing Admiral any farther such guarantee I give you mine
PROPOSAL TO FORM A CENTRAL REGISTEY. Winslow, and many of the senior officers hear, hear, and applause)--that they are
many alterations of muajes Mody is entitled to first pos on the Europe suited the prople who then existed.
The Straits. Settlements official Gazetta of the differont British warships in port, instructed to spare no expense in making it so hope and of misgiring the combined efforts roll of the founders of the University, there is Change came to the outer world just as it came contains the draft of an Ordinance to amend the and is coming to China. The rapid advance of Frisons Ordinance 1872, which it is proposed to Commander Basil Taylor, B.N., Commodore, worthy, (Applause.) That the establishment of bringing this project into the region of prac of the firm of Messrs Batterfeld & wire, of Chinese and British have succeeded in another genleman, Mr. Scott, senior partner
modern scientifle kuulego, the utility of in- bring before the Legislative Council at an early
Greszon, Colonel St. John, Hon Mr. Every beneficial effect on the political, as well as Mrs. and Miss Lyon, Hon. Mr W. J. this University hero in Hongkong must have lol feasibility. To-day: it kkes shape, thoug (applause) to whom the success of the endow.ventions to ameliorate the conditions of the date
The principal object of the bill is to give Osborne, Mossrs. M. W. Sladeg T. F. Hough, the commercial, relations of this Colony with.
we still requirs larger sums to make it an assuredmant fond is chiefly due. At a time when masses and prometa the betterment of States, are
central registry where there may be recorded, J. B. Wood, A. Sholton Hooper, W. D.
China I am convinced. By the opportunities success. Its future will require not less that the prospects looked dark and hope of having their effect not only apon one nation but effect to a scheme for the establishment of a Braidwood, G. Piercy, G. H. Wakeman, E. J. for a sound aduestion it will afford, it cannot greater effort than its inception hus cost. Mr.success: appeared to be dim, the firm of upon all, and China is at one with others that for purposes of future identification, particulars persons convicted of serious crime in the Hughes, T. Faustau, S. W. To, A. Mackenzie, fall to attract to us the sons of wealthy and Mody has told us that he has given instructions Taikoo, on Mr. Scott's initiation, came forward feel the impales at their hearts to require A. Gibson, W. G. Humphre, Father Spads, influential Chinese from all parts of Chims that the material of the buildings is to bo of the ith a splendid gift of £40,000,-41 lacs of what is best of the unnerons world-changing colony or in such other places as may be brought Rev.. H. O. and Miss 8, ik, Dr. G. L. many of whom to-day send their soms to seak very kost. It is even more important that the dollars—and turzed defeat into victory, setting social life. No one recognises more than the or from such places. This central registry
advances in scientific, industrial, political, and within the scope of the register and of
persons ordered to be banished from the colony Fitzwilliams, Messrs F. Browne, E. their education in the distant Universities of personnel of the organisation should be of the an exemple which stimulated gener sily in Wolfe, G. Liebert, J. H. Kemp, Hon. Mr. E. England and America, for want of such an institu- very best (Applause. I staff must not others. Hardly less welcome was the donation Chinese themselves, however, how necessary it provide facilities for the identification of sach is to proceed slowly, und cautious statesmen will persons by means of Ruger print impressions and
other
records systematically classified under A. Hewett, Hon. Mr. Chatham, Ven. Archdeacon tion as this nearer home. These young taon must only be men of the highest qualifications, of $200,000 by His Excellency Chan Jen Chan,
always hesitate before committing their country expert supervision; and shit is contemplated to E. J. Barnett, Meeers. J. J. Leiria, E. Shellim, necessarily in time become imbued with western but they must be men adunted by enthu at that time Viceroy of Canton, which was con
to reforms which might plunge the vast masses establish one such registry jointly for the colony Sin Tak Fan, Ng Hon Tez, He Fook Ho methods and ideas, which they will carry away sinam, men like those who have carried veyed to me with hearty expressions of interest
of the empire into chaotic turmoil If the and the F. M. S. to be located in a convenient Kom Tong, J. W. C. Bonuar, C. J. with them at the end of their course of study, through a similar undersking at Khar in the scheme. (Applause.) These princely masses are made ready for the acceptance of central locality, the bill provides for the keeping
others
of
the rem Lafrentz, Dr. Noble, the Rors, C. Hand which, remaining, with them throughout toum founded in memory of Borden, where ou gifts, together with
register either within or witheat the Hickling, F. T. Johnson, and T. W. Pearce, their lives, must be of lasting beneût not only the very scene of the crualties of slave traders and generosity by the Hongkong and Shanghai any new method of making life easier may posed system of records is not now, but the
direct. The
Mesure. H. L. Dennys, F. B. L. Bowley, to themselves, but to those with whom they come the oppression and misery of ages, a centre of Bank, Messrs. Jardine, Matheson & Company, safely be introduced, bat unnil then the bill aims at improving sad rendering more G. Hastings, B. Layton, H. W. Looker, E in contact and over whom they exercise the in- British education stands on the threshold of the Mr. Ng Li Hing and many others have
wise man is he who will be sure that his effective and of wider use the system at present Jones and Dr. J. Voretzsch.
fance of their position as the gentry of Chin. desert and trains its students to carry light and rendered possible the function of toy stops are measured by his strength and ability when daly nathenticated,
in force and rendering disable in evidence- the recorded Mr.. H. N. MoDr said:-Your Excellonoy, And, farther, the parents themselves may well healing into the darkest plans of Africa (Ap But it there are those both British and to cover the distance to his destination particulars as well as certificates based thereon. Ladies and Gentlemen, Before I ask your be expected to visit their sons here during their plause). It is my belief that the graduates of Chinese whose maus enabled them to come without possibilities of distress or diasoiafture. Clause 2 of the bill aims at clicking deliberate Excellency "to well and truly lay" this Stone, student days, and thus a mutual knowledge and the University, its dostom almedicine, its seion-forward with regal gifts there are yat others to It is for this sesion that a University in Hong the ere of discharge from prison, s matter with misconduct on the part of prisoners who are on it will be well that I should erave your indulg common interests will be promoted and if by the tifo engineers and its trained administrators will whom the fund is not less indebted. Probably kong is welcomed by the Chinese. It will be
which the prison authorities at prosent find it ence for a few moments, in explanation of how gift of a building such as this I shall have been exert an influence which it anmensurable, is there is no one who appreciates better than nearby tree of knowledge from which the leaves difficult to deal. it was that I came to make my offer of this in some way instrumental in bringing about the future, among the 400 millions of China's myself the immense amount of spade work which of learning way easily be plucked and psazad building, the erection of which is to-day.com such a happy state of affairs, it will be bat little population. They will be Missionaries of has been entailed and the unwavering courage from hand to hand among the people of the menced by this ceremony. As a young man the for me to have done for a Colony wherein I Empire" in the highest sense-sent out to sad pertinacity which has been exhibited by the Bonthera provinces of China; it will afford the advantages of education were anfortunately have spent so many years of my life. (Applause.) spread the benefits and blessings which practical Hon. Dr. Ho Kai and his colleagues on the sub- grateful abade of erudition to the young men of committee for collecting funds, and by Sir Paul China who may not be able to go farther afield for not within my reach, and I have to-day Last, but not least, I must pay a tribute of education confers, not, I trust, with dis. at my ansed age to confass myself gratitude to the Committee for the work they torted conception and tries of govern- Chater, the treasurer. A scheme of this kind is it; and it will by its benefits swiftly convince no scholar." Throughout my long life Lave done, and to our Honorary Treasurer, my ment antagonistic to the established order not brought too successful issue without immense the stili unconvinced among the Chiacse, that I havo daily realizad all that I have friend, Sir Paul Chater (applause--whose in of their country, but imbued with that effort, and to no one are the thanks of the Colony education is a mighty factor in promoting missed for want of a sound education, and it was terest in the scheme from its inception has been genuine patriotism whose only aim is to make more abundantly due for personal neeing effort national greatness, and the only falaram that with the idss of in some mature providing for unremitting, and who has done so much and their country better and greater, and to than to those gentlemen (Applause.) Now, can be used with any chance of sucess in others what I was myself denied---{applause) well in raising the needed Fanda. I will share with others the benefits they have tham Sir Hormuajee Mody, I have to thank you levering the people as a whole to the plans of now ask your Excellency to moaive at the selves received. (Applause) My conception, for the beautiful trowel you propose to pre enlightened and progressive life that should be that I determined to offer to erect at my own cost a building which should bring within their hands of Mr. Bryer, of the firm of Mcars. Leigh then, of this scheme is that it shall stand as sent to me, and, subject to the approval tired. For those reasons a University in Hong. in the Formosa Channel and along the northern reach those educational advantages which I have & Orange, the gold trowel with which to lay proof that the nitizens of a British Colony are of the Soorotary of State, I gratefully kong is appreciated and supported by the think shores of the Chian Bes
Hongkong raidfall for the 24 hours ending myself so greatly missed; and I may say that I this Foundation Store, and I hope that you will not sugrossed solely in the pursuit of wealth accept this is a souvenir of this ocassion, of ing section of the Chiness, and their Ex at 10 am, to-day, 0.0.intebes was much encounged thereto by a conversa accept the same as a trifling memento of the that they realize the obligations which lie upon which, however, I shall require ne tangible and cellencies the Vicemys join with that section
bccasion (Great applause.)
them to extend to subject nees and to neigh visible object to remind me. It is now my tion I hold one day on the subject with one
The forecast for the 24 hours ending at acon hose absence from as to-day no one deplores HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR said boaring and friendly poples the benefits plant duty to lay the foundation stone with of their countrymen in wishing losting to-day is as follows:
good and future greatness to the Uni. Hongkong & Neighbourhood (") more than golf, sure thongh I am that, Ladies-and-Gentlemen-We are I think, which the energy of their forefathers ka heartfelt wishes that this University may prove veraity, as well as sound and enduring good Formoss Channel..
Same as No. 1 though abeout in person, she is with us this day justified in regarding as an historia occasion in conferred upon themselves.
Same as No. 1. Hongkong and Lamocks. in spirit. I refer to Lady Lugard-(applause) the annals of this Colony the laying of the kong shall foad the way among the Crow be a great power for good, un we antici from it to Hongkong and China. Particularly South coast of China between ---herself keen educationalist, who took foundation of the fino building which the gear Colonies in proving aner "that the British pato that it will, a bond of friendship between do their Excellencies contributo their mead of south coast of China between
Same as Nó, 1 a great interest in my scheme, and who before erosity of Mr. Mody has presented to this Colony Empire is not merely a vast trading corporation the Colony and Chino, and an outward visible gratitude to those who agitated so long for the
(") Wind shifting to the NE. and froshaning: for a University. (Applause.) The ceremory but has still the sacred fire of enthusiasm which sign of the development of the feeling of im- establishment of a University, to the excellent is emblematic of the project. Just as a foundais content to cast its bread upon the waters,perial responsibility in this Colony. (Loud philanthropist, Mr. H. N. Mody, who made the fine st first, drizzling rain or mist later, cooler.
Eplanso.)
leaving Hongkong expressed to me the assurance
that it would arrive at a succesful issue, and
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WEATHER REPORT.
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The Hongkong Observatory yesterday issued the following report
On the 15th at 11:55 5.m.--The barometer
has fallen vary rapidly over E. Japan owing to the depression, which is moving into the Pacific to the North of Hokkaido.
Pressure has increased quickly and is now high over N. China. A moderate decrease has taken place over the Philippines, pressure being low apparently to the Eastward of the S. part. of the Archipelage,
The wind will shift to the N.E, and freshen
Hongkong and Hainan...