with the estimated amount of profits which she ought to have earned, at 20 per cent. on her value, during the five days that they considered she was employed' amounted to $897.06, and this Report not having been' objected to must now be taken as correct.
The owners of the Douglas and the Hailoong are Certainly entitled to be refunded these amounts, and the question for my decision is as to how much more ought to be awarded to each of these vessels for their exertions.
The Douglas was, as compared with the Hailong, a powerful steamer, She was inter- rupted on her voyage to Foochow, and remained for nine days assisting the Forkshire.
Her Master took some responsibility on him- self in so doing. He gave valuable advice and assistance to the Yorkshire and in so doing ex posed his vessel, in my opinion, to risks that I do not think would have been incurred by any pru- Bent man without some adequate object in view such as saving valuable property.
It is important to encourage assistance toves sels in distress such as the Zorkshire was in by steamers of the class of the Douglas, and I think, takg all the circumstances of the case into consideration, that the Douglas is entitled to Überal remuneration. At the same time, con- sidering the risks to which all vessels at sea are exposed, It is to the interesis of all shipowners, Including the owners of the Douging, thatsalvagė remuneration shoukl not be excessive.
I have, therefore, fixed the amount in the case of the Douglas at £3,950, which I consider a fair and reasonable reinuneration to all con- cerned,
The Hailoong was exposed to no appreciable risk, but she certainly assisted the Perkshire greatly by removing so large a portion of her carge. She also assisted the Yorkshire in other ways besides removing her cargo. She was ein- ployed for five days during the service and I have fixed her remaneration at £1,200.
These amounts of £3,950, and £1,200, are to include all expenses and the salvors in each case
will obtain their costs.
FATAL FIRE IN QUEEN'S ROAD
WEST:
An old phrase runs:—
Thas fisks, and young children, Should not be Iroof with kalves, Orchegging sticks,"
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, TUESDAY, JANUARY 9, 1883.
LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL,“
A meeting of the Legislative Council was held in the Government Offices yesterday afternoon, January and. There were presentH.E. the Administrator, Sir George Philippo (Chief Jus tice), Dr. F. Stewart, (Acting Colonial Secretary) Mr. James Russell, (Colonial Treasurer) Mr. J. M. Price, (Surveyor-General) and Mr. F. Bulkeley Johnson.
The Minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed, the Acting Colonial Secretary applied for legislative authority for the following votes in excess of the estimates for (892-1883-
ESTABLISHMENT-1882. Gaol.
Difference of pay providing a locum tenens for Assistant Turnkey Dain Khan, while on 6 months' leave...... $12.00
1883.
Increase to the salary of Hospital Warder
Lincoln at $5 per month,
$60.00
SERVICES EXCLUSIVE OF ESTABLISH-
:
MENTS.
·Surveyor General, Increase of Salary to Overseer Thompson
of the Protestant Cemetery, at $5 per $60.00
month
Works and Buildings. Erection of a Public Mortuary... $3,000.00 Observatory and Time Ball, re-vote on
·18,680.00
$21,680.00
account....
Police Pensions, Gratuities, &c. Gratuity to Police Constable Linam, equal
to 34 months' pay, at $8 per month, $18.00
Miscellaneous Services.
Cmant to Humane Society,... $250.00 Education Commission Account,... 947-30 Gratuity to Ng Fau, late Compradore at
Government House,
150.00
$1,447.30 The votes were duly confirmed by the Council.
DISTRESSES FOR RENT ORDINANCE.
The Attorney-General moved the second read ing of this Bill, which he explained had been and this old saw was strongly illustrated last recommended by the Supreme Court Commis sion of .1879. The object of the Bill was to place night.
the power of distraining for rent in the hands of the Court. The Colonial Treasurer briefly
The third resolution, proposed by Mr. C. V. Smith, and seconded by Mr. C. P. Chater was also carried.
Mr. M. E. Sascoon proposed, and Mr. W. H. Ray seconded, the fourth resolution-carrical.
Mr. W. S. Young proposed, and Mr. A. Coxon seconded, the fifth resolution which was carried. seconded, the sixth resolution-also carried."
Mr. H. Hoppius proposed, and Mr. S. Hughes Mr. F. D. Sassoon' proposed, and Mr. J. R. Anton seconded, the seventh resolution--also carried.
Mr. F. B. Johnson proposed, and Mr. H. H., Nelson seconded, the 8th and last resolution which was likewise carried.
several scenes of the far more arduous role fact, unicas our memory is at fault it was specially of Lady Teasle in the "School for Scan written for the Cambridge University A.D.C, in dal" Mrs. Barnard, we should imagine, has | 1857, when Burnand himselfappeared as Mephis- taken Marie Wilton for her model, the Florence topheles. Of course some slight alterations and Marigold of last night frequently bringing modifications had been made in the original to back reminiscences of that most charming of localise the action of the piece, and, le is only fair to state that whoever had the carrying out of English actresses. Of course our surmise may be quite errancous, but, all the same, Mrs. Barnard this by no means easy tuik is entitled to very is more like Mrs. Bancroft than any actress, high praise for the tact and judgment shown in either professional or amateur, we have ever his work. The cast of characters was strong seen, hits. Barnard thoroughly understands the one, and the business-like manner in which the spirit oftrue comedy, and has seldom, Ifever, apanateurs worked together plainly evidenced that peared to such advantage as she did last night. rehearsals had been frequent, and both well at- The character had been mest carefully studied, tended and well managed. and
the realisation was almost perfect. Captain After the resolutions had been passed the Newnham Davis has decidedly improved since we Chairman said This concludes the business lastbadthepleasure of sceing himas Ned Spanker of this meeting, and on behalf of the directors in "A Blighted Being" afew weeks ago; or it is it may and myself i have much pleasure in thankingtrue comedy cl you for your attendance and support. From
is his special strength. However, the present position of the Company, the saving a somewhat monotonous style of elocu directors
feel
confident that they will have tion, he was in every respect an admirable a very favourable report to lay before you at representative of the careless young sailor whose our annual meeting is February, I would also difficulties begig and end with "My Uncle's Will." beg to state that no further meeting is required Perfectly cool in his bearing, and natural in his to confirm the business we have just concluded. movements, and with a keen sense of humour Mr. H. H. Nelson proposed a vote of thanks the jeune première of the Bulls proved to the Chairman, which was received with Ap- himself a capital comedy actor, deserving plause,
of all praise. In the small part of Mr. Barker, Mr. Somerset played with care and discre tion, and did ali that was possible with a rather colourless ideal.. The comedietta' went
· The meeting then separated.
MEETING OF THE UNION INSUR- ANCE SOCIETY OF CANTON; LIMITED.
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speed prevented the artistes from making many telling points. However, taken all in all, the per- formance was a most successful one, and reflected credit on all concerned. The audience showed their appreciation by honoring the per- formers with a hearty recall.
briskly from beginning to end; but to be just we must be critical, and we think the representation would have been more effective, and at the same time more artistic, had more time and attention been devoted to the points in the exceedingly An extraordinary general meeting of the share- clever dialogue. We never yet saw an amateur holders of the above named Society was held in who could rival Charles Mathews's gabbling the Offices, Peddar's Wharf Buildings, yesterday, achievements, and the attempts made in “Mỹ afternoon, for the confirming it rattle through the at solution passed at a meeting held on the 20th ulto. The following shareholders were present: The Hon. P. Ryrie, (Chairman), Messrs. H. Hoppius, F. 12. Sassoon, H. L. Dalrymple, W. the. Darby, (directors) E. George, J. Ross An- ton, A. Coxon, W. S. Young, J. H. Cox, C. U. Stuart, J. H. dos-Remedios, H. Mackenzie, A. da' Silviera, and Douglas Jones, acting secretary,
The Chainmain in a few words explained the object_of_the_mceting and proposed that the following resolution, adopted on December 30th, be confirmed: That each of the existing $5,000 Shares of the Society be divided into four Shares of $1,250, upon each of which the sum of $125 shall be credited as paid up." This was seconded
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An elaborate description of the various scenes, which make up Burnand's laughable réchauge would be a work of super references to the various performers will not be erogation; however, we think that a few cursosy deemed out of place. Mr. Foley made a capital Dr. Faust, his acting before the transformation from hoary age into gilded youth being especially praiseworthy, whilst his singing was well sustained throughout, "Lucky I brought this here" proving a notable success. Bumand's original character Mephistopheles had a fairly good exponent in Mr. Hart, who made the wicked one something between Bandmann's Shylock and an unctuous, greasy version of the same artiste's Jage, the only fault in the impersonation, to our way of thinking, being a lack of fire and dash. Mr. Hart would have been more effective had his stephistopfieles shown rather more of the devil in his composition; still his performance was a very creditable one, and his bright'scarlet get-up was correct in every detail Mr. Norman inade a dashing tongo, and not withstanding a bad habit of constantly taking the stage" frequent fault with ainateurs came out of a trying ordeal most creditably. His successful ព capital rendering of" Vain be attempts to fairly bringing down the house. The lovely finerene looked charming in her sunny locks and beautiful costumes, the bridal dress being in excellent taste and wonderfully effective
[FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.]
Amoÿ, 3rd January, 1883. On Friday last the agth, último an occurrence of a most extraordinary nature took place at this part.
About a year ago Messrs. Gerard and Co. German merchants, established an fron pan foundry upon their premises in Amoy town. The local authorities on learning the facts, ad- dressed the German Consul on the subject, prohibiting the said manufactory, giving? sa a reason that firearms might be manufactured by the enterprising, German merchants and sold. to inwiess people, also alleging that Chinese sub- jects were concerned in the said enterprise.
It appears that the Consul informed the autho ritics that no Chinese subjects were interested in the foundry, and that it would be at all times kept open for their inspection, at the same time assuring them that the business was being conducted in accordance with treaty stipulations and that there was no valid objection to the foundry. The business therefore continued and the pans were manufactured and exported to foreign countries, and elsewhere, after having paid the corresponding customs duties, until a month ago, when the Ger man Consul was apprised by the local officials that, in accordance with instructions from the Foo- chow authorities the export of pana manufactured by Messrs. Gerard & Co. was prohibited.
"Messrs. Gerard & Co. however, continued the business as before, and just as they were about: to make another shipment, having conveyed their pans to the Customs for the purpose of having them examined and shipped-they were put stop to and the pans seized by native officials and soldiers, and carried to the Lekin office where they were detained.
The German Consul remonstrated with the
authorities and a correspondence was kept up betwixt them. The Chinese authorities, however, refused under any consideration to return or lease the pans.
Later on two German war vessels, the Eliras beth and Stosch, appeared in port, and at 7.30a.m. on the 29th ultimo, an armed force of sailors and fa command of their respective officers, larided me. one of the Lekin Stations in Arney, and seized the disputed pans and conveyed them to the Ger man Consulate.
but although Miss Christmas acted well and During the interval the String Band of the worked very hard and conscientiously to achieve Buffs performed a well chosen selection in capital success, truth compels us to own that her music style. The musical portion of the entertainmental efforts were not up to a high standard of ex-marines about 400 strong from both ships was then proceeded with, and proved eminently scilence-in fact, she sang decidedly flat through successful. The opening chorus "Hittelen by out. The Dame Martha of Mrs. Jack was in Voigt, showed the admirably trained German many respects a most amusing caricature of the Liedertafel at their best. Carefully con- traditional nurse of the olden times, and although the fair (?) artiste--a foreigner evidently-was ducted by that worthy musical enthusiast. Dr. C. Clouth, the Liedertafel scored a rather difficult to understand owing to an im- brilliant success, and received hearty ap- perfect acquaintance with the English idiom, her plause. Mr. Reiner's fine tenor voice was heard scenes with Afephistopheles in the third and to great advantage in Franz Abt's beautiful song fourth acts went capitally, and caused much "Es hat nicht sollen sein," this most accom- merriment. Mr. Belgium who appeared ns
Owing to the foundry being situated on the Amoy side--and fearing a disturbance, a guard of 20 marines under an officer was posted there.
seconded, and the Council went into Committee, long series of meetings rendered necessary by the plished of amateur ténors singing in thorough• { "Sybel-got up as a page in blue with the regu-authorities at Foochow to release the pans and.
After several minor alterations had been agreed the schedules being left over until next meeting to, progress was reported, the consideration of
THE CHAIRS AND VEHICLES ORDINANCE. The Attorney-General withdrew this Bill, and stated that several valuable suggestions on the subject, made by the Captain Superintendent of Police, had been carefully considered, and would be embodied in a new Bill.
The Council adjoumed sine die.
It is rumoured that two hours after this occur ence, the German Consul received a dispatch from the Taotai in which he stated that he bad instructions a "little while agot from the.
that the business might continue uninterrupted, Besides the interference with German enterprise at this port by the Chinese, the manufacturing interests of British subjects were also interfered with, two months prior to the seizure of Gerard and Co.'s manufactures.. I allude to the seizure
hat and Co. British merchants, under similar represented to H.B.M. Consal but no man-of-
circumstances to the above. The matter was
The Chairman then said-Gentlemen, in Mr. H. Hoppius, and carried unanimously. thanking you for your attendance to-day I have pleasure in informing you that this concludes the changes made in the articles of association; ly artistic style. Mr. Reiners not only is thelation buttons, &c.deserves special commen- though, as your directors think it prudent to lucky possessor of a rich and splendidly culti dation for his masterly handling of a comparatively in the articles in such a manner as noita cause con- perception of a true artist and sings with exquisite and his bye play were so excellent in every embody the special resolutions recently passed vated tenor voice of pure quality he has the miner part. His appreciation of the character fusion, it may be necessary to call you to another taste. Barnby's charming ballad "When the tide later on to give us power to cancel the old and comes in was sung with genuine feeling and mu respect that we are inclined to consider Sybe best played part in the piece. Mr. Belgium's substitute the new ones, or, in other words, re-sical accuracy by Mrs. Fraser-Smith, and warmly topical song "let up serenely" was a great suc print in the antended form the articles of associa applauded. Beethoven's celebrated romance in cess. The following verse, dealing with the reg-of certain iron pans belonging to Messrs. Engro F. sharp was admirably rendered on the violinistration business, which is such a sore point tion.
This concluded the business of the meeting.. by Mr. Von Wille, the bowing and general style with our Canton friends, was vociferously ap
of this talented young violinist showing great | plauded :— improvement on his previons efforts in public. ENTERTAINMENT IN AID OF THE
The piano accompaniment was artistically MANILA DISTRESS FUND. played by Mrs. Just. In Conradi's "Serenade" the Liedertafel won fresh honors, and received an enthusiastic encore to which they gracefully Tapond. That old Hongkong favorite, Madame Vancher, sang an Italian song, "O vago fior" by creditable when it is considered that the singer had scarcely recovered from a recent indisposi- tion. The concluding item on the programme was Mr. Steil's grand voice was heard to advantage.
"When in a state of exasperation,
You at your office one day ser Bir Dimean cnfurcing taxation Asking you for your registration fee, Then is the time for disappearing, &e, &e,” The Sergeant and soldiers were capitally dressed, and with their long ringlets, guns with
war came. ......
To-day's Advertisements,
Number four engine was the first to arrive on the City Hall this afternoon (December 30th) for the the Philippines owing to the terrible visitations Marras, in good form, a performance doubly umbrellas fixed to them surmounted by bayonets, ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA
Number 139, Queen's Road West was used as a Chinese doctor's shop, which Ricans, very frequently, an herb, drug, and general store. Amongst other things dealt in by the proprietor of No. 139 was kerosine oil. It appears that some argument arose in the shopanent the inflammable quality of kerosine oil and an experiment was resorted to to illustrate the argument. A light was held over a large vessel containing a quantity of the oil, which iminediately began to blaze strong- ly, and spread to the staircase leading to the upper part of the building. The fire spread. with amazing rapidity and cut off the means of escape of those who were located topside. The alarm of fire was at once given and the peal of the fire bell rang out clearly about 6 o'clock.
scene of action, closely followed by the West Point manual and number three stearner, and an onslaught on the fire immediately commenced. The Daily Press of this morning states that "There was no delay in getting the fire engines to the spot, but a serious amount of time was lost by the want of water, and it was not until the flames had seized the whole of the interior of the building that any effective supply was obtained. The delay in getting water was due to the fact that, owing to the prolonged drought, the water at the reservoir being therefore very low. it was tumed off at the time, In justice to those concerned wo must emphatically assert that the Daily Prias state- ment is grossly incorrect Therewasonampicsup ply of water immediately the engines were ready. for it, and no lack of that needful element during the whole of the time the fire was raging. There'
HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION" An Extraordinary General Meeting of Share holders of the above company was held in the
purpose of considering and adopting certain re solutions refering to the proposed increase of the capital of the Corporation from five to seven and a half millions of dollars. Mr. H. L. Dalrymple, Chairman of the Court of Directors presided, and there were present Messrs. W. Reiners, H. Hop pius, F. Bulkeley Johnson, A. P. McEwen, A. Melver, F. D. Sassoon, M. E. Sassoon, W. S. Young, C. Vincent Smith (Directors) Mr. T. Jackson, chief manager, and a large body of shareholders. The Chairman briefly alluded to the purpose for which the meeting was convened and enlled on the chief manager to read the the following resolutions notice convening the Meeting and also to read
A few weeks ago we suggested in these columns that, considering the great distress which prevailed amongst the poorer classes in of the past summer, it would be a graceful as well as a praiseworthy and charitable act if the Hongkong community would extend a helping hand to their suffering brethern in the neigh- bouring colony. The usual subscription list seemed to us the simplest and most effective method, and in addition we suggested that some kind of a public entertainment might be arrang, ed in such a deserving cause. It is a source of extreme gratification to us that our suggestions have borne good fruit. Senor Don A. Mencarini, the Consul for Spain at this in a letter of
port, acknowledgment and thanks which appeared in our columns, expressed his willingness to appeal to the liberality of the Hongkong public in the cause of charity, and a subscription list was ac cordingly circulated. The Spanish Consul's appeal has been nobly responded to, a large sum now figuring on the list. Our idea that a public performance in aid of the fund would receive complished lady who is known in our amateur theatrical circles as Mrs. Bernard, and the enter
last night is the result.
Carl Schnabel's bass solo "Hinunter" in which
VERDIS » ERNANI" AT THE CITY HALL.
The Italian Opera Company gave the first per- formance of their subscription series at the Theatre Royal, City Hall, on Saturday night, producing Verdi's popular opera Ernani The audience was a fairly numerous one at first, but owing to the extreme cold a good many people left before the entertainment was half over.
and a peculiarly mild expression of countenance, up to their business they caused a great deal of made a first rate army of supers. Being well amusement, and the topical ditty entrusted to local allusion especially "fetching" the house :— them was handied splendidly, one line with a
Second Soldier."Do you believe lo a Bisley Boy yam?" FINL
"Sometimes 1"
after mentioned, Eastern Shareholders to general support, was put to the test by the ac-membered, was represented in Hongkong by of" Alonzo the Brave" is undoubtedly due to the
can be no doubt that the long continued drough. 2-That the said New Shares be in the firsttainment given at the Theatre Royal, City Halline with a fair amount of success. The per difficult musicians alone can understand--and it
has lowered the reserve supply of water very considerably, but there is no need to raise groundless alarm in the minds of the public re- specting the water supply: and this thin dodge of the Daily Press to bolster up however
is child the pet scheme of Mr. J. M. Price the extreme, and could only have been done for the purpose of currying faver with the would-be benefactor of his race, great and small, rich and poor, and so on, ad infinitum. Having disposed of the D. P. gusher, we will state what actually took place at the fire, courting ne man's favor, and fearing no wan's frown.
Mr. Wei Yuk's private fire engine and brigade were amongst the first to arrive on the spot, and are certainly entitled to the bighest praise for their efforts, as they took the most important part in quelling the fiery clement. They were first on the roof on the East side with their hose and displayed great energy throughout. The supply of water all round was ample, the engines being so near the Praya wall, and the fire in Number 139 o'clock,
instance,
That the Capital of the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation be increased from $5,000,000 to $7,500,000 by the crea tion of 20,000 New. Shares of $125 cach, to be issued at the price of £40 on the terms pay for their allotments at the current rate of the day for Demand Bills on London.
in such manner as the Directors shall prescribe for that purpose, offered to
Mrs. Bernard was heartily supported in what, the Shareholders in the proportion of one even under the most favourable circumstances. New Share for every two Shares of which is a most arduous undertaking. The support on the 30th day of December, 1882, they patronage of the Administrator (the Hon. W. II. Marsh) and of Admiral Willes, C.B., shall respectively be the Registered Holders, and that any New Shares not accepted by General Sergent, C.B., Admiral Kopitoff of
the Russian within the time by
Admiral Meyer, the Directors for that purpose be disposed the French Commander-in-chief, Señor Don of and allotted by the Directors in such man A. Mencarini, the Spanish Consul, and of many ner and at auch price as in their discretion other influential dignitories were most freely they shall think best in the interests of the tendered, and after a very attractive programme Company
issued, a rush was made to secure seats. have seldom seen in the City Hall a more
3-That payment of the sum of £40 per share
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and
had been
brilliant audience than that which assembled there last night to show their sympathy with the distressed people of the Philippines, and their appreciation of the energetic and talented lady who had suriven 10 hard to show that, in spite of acule bodily suffering, she had stil!
tear for pity, and a hand
BALD AT SWATOW..
THEATRE
COMPANY.
ROYAL
CITY HALL, HONGKONG.
HE SECOND SUBSCRIPTION"
PERFORMANCEA
OF THE SEASON WILL BE GIVEN THIS EVENING, THE 4TH INSTANT,
WHEN WILL DE PRODUCED.
DONIZETTI'S GRAND OPERA. "LUCREZIA BORGIA,
Seats may be booked at Messrs. KELLY & WALSH's where a plan of the Theatre is now on view.
Ladies unaccompied by Gentlemen cannot be admitted.
Hongkong, 8th January, 1883.-
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WANTED TO RENT.
GARDEN, STABLE, AND COACH HOUSE.
Full Particulars to be sent to:
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Entimations.
The burlesque went from beginning to end without a single hitch, and the audience were in a constant state of merriment. For the great success of the performance much of the credit is due to Mr. E. W. Mitchell, who acted as stage manager, and under whese superintendence the piece was produced: The whole of the dresses and appointments were most appropriate, probably surpassing anything of the kind previously seen As we gave a lengthy sketch of Ernani in in Canton. That worthy knight of the brush,
Mr. our last issue any further detailed reference M. A. Baptista must be complimented for the scenery, which was quite up to the artist's is unnecessary. This opera, it will be re-
best efforts. A great deal of the musical honors Signor Cagli's troupe in 1876 and also in the following year, on both these occasions meet-
talented lady who presided at the pianoforte. She had a most difficult task to get through-how formance of Saturday 'night was quite equal to the two previous representations. Signora is no mere set form of praise to say that her Petrovich, although possessing a less powerful success was most pronounced. For about three vocal organ than Signora Rosa Genolini, weeks previous to the performance the fair musi is a cultured artiste with a very pleasing soprano cian had been hard at work almost every day coaching the performers, so that she is certainly voice which she handles with taste and sicil). Of rather robust proportions this lady is a decid. entitled to a large share of the credit which al edly heavy prima donna, yet her movements are
ways belongs to success. Mr. Dennis also leht FROM THE MIDDLE OF JANUARY UNTIL MARCH. singularly graceful, and her histrionic Chorus gan very valuable assistance in drilling the chorua ang
RESIDENCE, In many other ways. At the close of the per A FURNISHED FAMILY Impersonation of the hapices Elvira formance Mr. Mitchell, the stage manager, was
IN A HEALTHY SITUATION, erally acceptable. Taken altogether Signora
with was a very satisfactory one. The Don Carlos of honored with a very hearty call before the curtain Signor Ciocci was not upto his usual high standard.
in recognition of his eminent services in that The popular baritone labored hard to overcome capacity. We quite agree with the general-ox the severe cold he was suffering from, and suc- pression of opinion, that a more enjoyable enter ceeded in several instances in eliciting marks of tainment that of Friday last has never been seen warm approval from an indulgent but not partic- in Canton. ularly enthusiastic audience. Considering Signor Clacci's apparent indisposition it would be un fair to judge his Don Carles from a critical standpoint. We were rather agreeably surprised Open as day for melting charity,"
with the Ernani of Signor Petrovich. He sang the.
The Swalow Bachelors' Ball came off at the The whole of the prominent residents of the music of the part with nice discrimination and Club Kakchio, on the evening of the 19th ́ulto, colony were present-representatives of every great accuracy, that metallic hardness in his and proved in every respect a great and gratily- class, and of the many nations living in peace voice which was so conspicuous on his former and tranquility under the sheltering folds of the Visit being scarcely noticeable. This gentleman ing success. The building was very tastefully British flag, The Governor's box was occupied by has a capital stage presence, and as an actor decorated with evergreens and flags, which had His Excellency the Administrator, who was is quite up to the average of operatic tenora, been carried out under the superintendence of accompanied by Mrs. Marsh and Miss Thornton, Tas great basso role of Don Any Gomes de Mr. Rome of the Chinese cruiser Ling Flug. and amongst many other distinquified perrin, fuig was carefully rendered by Sigezo Laich na Twenty-two ladies responded to the invitations ages we observed Admirals Meyer, who possesses a very
agreeable voice, he Both actor, and vocalist Issued, and there were present about forty gen- the Directors may determine be issued in
Sir George and Lady Phillippo, the Signor Lanzoni is respect of such, New Share, entitling the Hon. F. Bulkeley and Mrs. Johnson, the Hon. decessor in the part, Signor Bagagiolo; but he is settlement. The Library of the Club was used for Holders on payment of the remaining instal
evidently a painstaking and conscientious artist, ments, and subject to such other terms as
capable of creditably sustaining the principal dancing, and the spacious Billiard Saloon served to approval date for lodging Scrip Cer
basso parts. Signora Bertolini and Signorit admirably as a supper-room. There was ample tificates, and otherwise as the Directors may
Brunetti and Patiems rendered good service in accommodation in the way of ladies' cloak rooms, prescribe, to be registered as the Holder of
the minor characters; but the supers were as &c., and also for those who prefered a "little the Shares represented by such Scrip
beneath criticism. uval tificates respectively..
more hand to the attractions of the mary walls, and The opera was placed on the stage with more 6.-That interest at the rate of 5 per cent, per pal merchants and other residents,
care and correctness ofdetail than customary and soul inspiring galop. Dancing commenced annum (free of Income Tax) be allowed out After an overture-“La souveraine” by-Her-¡Signor Gore played the accompaniments in a about 6:30 and was kept up with much spirit of the profits of the Company on all instal-man-had been excellently played by the style never surpassed, if it has ever been ments paid in advance of the dates when String Band of the Buffs, whose services had in Hongkong, der equaled the same become due, and that from the 31st been kindly tendered by Colonel Hobson and Donizetti's famous, opera Leeresia Borgia of March, 1883, Hölders of Scrip Cer the Officers of the Regiment, the curtain rose on will be performed to-morrow evening, with Sig. tificates be entitled to participate in future Theyre Smith's popular comedietta "My Uncle's nora Lubicci as Lucreria and Signora Silini as dividends, in proportion to the amount of Will". A better selection for representation, un-faffio Orsini, *** instalments paid up on an equality with the der all circumstances, could scarcely have been other Shareholders of the Company, made than this sparkling little comedy, with its That litereit at the rate of 7 per cent, per rich humour, amusing situations and smart,
instalment which epigrammatic dialogue. Mrs. Barnard was Flo of the P. & O. Company, two children and annum be charged on every instalment
shall not be punctually &That all moneys received from premiums on the said New Shares be added to the Reserve Find
was got under by about a quarter number a
The engines, with the exception which was ordered to remain as a stand-by in case of a fresh outbreak, were being sent home when fire broke out in Number 137, the adjoining premises, which took fully another two hours to get under Considering the peculiarly confined position of the premises, great is dus to the Brigade for mastering the fiery element in the way they did before it assumed more serious dimensions. Messrs. Creagh, Carvalho, Whitehead, and, assistant foremen Robertson, Butlin and others, with Messrs. Rose and Wassenius were making themselves felt in the right direction, as usual, and worked tooth and anil We are sorry to say that engineer Wassenius met with a somewhat severe accident. When starting one of the engines one of his hands was driven by the fly wheel against the lamp of the engine with considerable force, necessitating a visit to the hospital to have the wound dressed. The gallant veteran was, how- ever, soon again on the scene of action with his injured "paw" tied up, and did yeoman's service - until the fire was completely got under House Number 139 we completely gutted, and 137 par- tially so Numbers 135 and 141, the houses on both sides, sustained small damage.
adjoining
4
for each of the said New Shares be made as follows, viz!--
10 on the 31st day of March, 1883. 4103oth June,
M 30th
Sept, and £10
Deci, 31st 4-That the Directors issue to Shareholders holding shares,not a multiple of Two a Fractional certificate in respect of each share in excess of or below such multiple, and allot one new share to every person who shall produce two such Fractional Certifi- cates on or before the 31st March, 1883, and
the first instalment in respect thereof
s.-That after payment of the 1st instalment,
and pending payment of the
to the present time four dead bodies have been re- 7 covered, the wife of a compradore in the employ
ments,
day
Scrip Certificates in such form as Ky and Clitz, General Sargent, Colonel uses with facts less acceptable than his pre-demen, quite a large gathering for such a smail
P. Ryrie, Senor Don A. Mencarini, Consul for Spain, the Consuls of most of the European powers, the heads of departments and other members of the Colonial Government, a large number of the officers of the garrison and of Spanish men-of-war in
German, and Cer the British, French, our and the princi
Amab. The servant boy and two other persons with such instalments Paid and be pald, rente Marigold as if to the manner born," the
Are sald, to be still missing, but these latter we
are not quite certain of, as the information: tion We noticed that the front wail of house
them was of a rather vague descrip
The Chairman remarked that the resolutions Number 139, is standing in a position very would be put to the vote ningly so as to give an dangerous to the public, and beg to draw the opportunity for discussing each, and all of them attention of the police Surveyor-General's. The first resolution was proposed by the Chair departs
being allowed
Mic: Douglas Jones, and carried down without unanimous) arning we gave Mr. Reiners proposed the second resolution New Year is which was seconded by Mr. D.B.Taft and also
fast app
actress catching the refined humour of the way- ward, capricious but warm-hearted girl with rare appreciation, and showing, what in painting would be termed the lights and shades of the picture, with a cultured intelligence seldom seen on the amateur stage. There is that indefinable something about Mr. Barnard's acting cape cially in characters of the Florence Marigold
AMATEUR THEATRICALS AT VASKRAVAMICANTONA
The members of the Canton Amateur Thea trical Society gave their second performance this season at the Concordia Theatre, Shamien, on Friday evening the 22nd inst and scored another decided success The audience was a large one, including the whole of the European realdents, and amongst other visitors from Hongkong were Admiral Meyer, the French commander-in-chief, astralness of anderandering grab and has captain and internal thefts. The never fail to prove perfectly irresistible Canton Fictions had made a happy choice in with an intelligent audience. It was particularly selecting for representation F.C. Burnand's capital noticeable in her impersonation of Zlian:Fava Burlesque, Alorizo the Brave and the Fair imo= our In "Now Men and Old Acres and Ingen," a piece admirably diplod for auditating) int
until z1 o'clock, when a move was made for the supper-room. The supper was all that could be desired, the delicacies of the festive season being laid out in abundance. Messrs. Pitman- and Andrew, who acted, as caterers, did themselves and the Bachelors of Swatow great credit: Dan- cing was resumed a little before one o'clock, and was maintained with unBagging energy until three, when the guests commenced to migrate to their respective domiciles, all apparently well pleased with the evening's amusements
Essa Jamieson, Andrew, Pitman, Olesen, Mesara Rome, and Neumann acted as managing com mittee, and also officiated as stewards in a most satisfactory manner. The following is the dance programme
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