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We are informed by the agents (MessTM. Adam» son, Bell & Co.) that the steamship Strathleven left Kobe on the 18th inst, for this port
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Ar the Supreme Court this morning, Mr. Justice Leach, in Criminal Sessions, sentenced a Chinese to two years' imprisonment for obtaining about 250 bags of four under false pretences. The Sessions were adjourned till to-morrow.
correction.
"Six months" seemed to be the "language of Pollock," like "Forty skillings or a month "used to be the "language of Flowers" at Bow-street. He sent a youth up for that term this morning for stealing a blanket and umbrella from a hous in Second-street this morning.
Corporation (Mr. E. W. Rutter) courteously THE local manager of the New Oriental Bank informs us that he has received a telegram from the head office in London, stating that an interim dividend, payable on the 14th January at the rate of 6 per cent, per annum, free of income tax, has been declared for the half year ended the 30th September last.
HONGKONG HIGH-LEVEL TRAM-
WAYS COMPANY, LIMITED.
Mr. Francis said it was maklog a laughing stock of the Board to submit plans and specifica tions after the place was built. He understood
proper.
The fourth ordinary general meeting of this, the plans were to be submitted for such places Company was held this morning, at the Hong-before they were built, so that the members Kong Hotel. Mr. J. Findlay-Smith presided, might see that the sanitary conditions were and Mesars, P. Ryrie, J. B. Coughtrie, K., Lyall, J. D. Hutchison, A. G. Apcar, D. Anderson, G. de Suarez, J. de Sonnevjite, J. 3. Remedios, Mooney, and Kwong Tai.
The Chairman read the report and statement of accounts, which we published yesterday.
Mr. Apcar drew attention to the fact that there was a large overdraft on the Bank and General Managers, and asked what rate of interest' was paid on it. It was about $59,000,
The Chairman The ordinary Bank rate-7 per cent.
Mr. Apcar asked if it would not be better to make a further call on the capital, and pay it off. The Chairman replied that that was a matter of opinion. It could be done, of course.
Mr. Apcar-If is ather strange that some Company, and that they have known that the dividend would be four per cent., for three or four weeks, while shareholders who have a large interest in the concern have known nothing about it. I should like to know how it got out.
The Chairman:-You had better ask some- body else I don't know anything about it. decided upon at a Committee meeting held two Mr. Coughtrie:-1 may say that it was only or three days ago.
Mr. de said that was the scope of his motion. The Registrar General explained that this market was bigun a long time ago and had been unexpectedly delayed, so that the plans could not have been submitted to this Board, before the works was begun. There was no intention therefore to keep the plans from the Board.
A letter was read from Mr. R. R. Leigh, enclosing a copy of his report on the proposed new drainage system, which it was agreed to send round to the members,
Carefully practised, and throughout the evening the jadmirably sublued accompaniment was ä great factor in the general success.
When the curtain rose, and the stage filled with tripping Peris, singing an alry chorus, the success of the performance was at once assured. The Arcadian landscape was really artistically painted--it was even ahead of the second scent which depicted the Houses of Parliament and Westminister Abbey very faithfully, Mr. C. 11. Grace opened the dialogue as Striphon, and played with an case, danced with a grace, and sang in a style which throughout won the appro Bation of the audience. The magnificence of the Peers attira surprised even those who have been accustomed to see the costly productions of the Choral Society in past years. The whole of the twenty gilded dukes and belted-caris were excellent, particularly in their make-up, in which they had considerably the advantage of the Paris. The applause at the advent of the Queen of the Peris, Miss Stopan) betokened" that young Indy's popularity, but it also somewhat un- nerved her; however, she quickly recovered, and her solos-in particular "Oh, foolish fay," at the A letter was read from the Colonial Secretary close of the second act, were sung with a cleamesa' agreeing to the extension of the night-soil, and and power which gained repeated recalls. Her conservancy contracts and pointing out that the acting was a little wanting in vivacity, apparently Conservancy Contractor not having the same through her desire to speak distinctly, and sho inducement as the night-soil contractor, did not was also unfortunate in having to speak lines do his work so thoroughly, and suggested that to which fil-bred auditors chose to give a payments should be made by result. The matter personal application. But Miss Stopani certainly dropped.
carried off the honours of the evening, The The Board then went into comni tee on the part of Phyllis fell to Miss Withers, and by-laws for the compulsory reporting of infectious the impersonation had a peculiar effect. Her diseases (limited to small pox) and the laws for American intonation and manner gave an compulsory vacating of infected premises, pubiginality to the character which was hardly lished by us recently.
The Board then passed several contracts for the storing of animal manure at Mount Davis, which is left there to be dried, a discussion arose as to the place being too near the new Police Station, it being situated on the pier at Sulphur appointed to report on the matter.
A SCENTIST named Jackson, writing in the Lancet on the "Psychology of joking," explains that the process of mentation in the maniac is A CORRESPONDENT points out a mistake in our but a caricature of stereoscopic and diploptic report of the Army and Navy gig race at the mentation in healthy people, In other words, the favings of the maniac and the pleasantries JORDAN ALMONDS. recent Regatta, which event we credited to the
of the punster have the same mechanism. For Royal Artillery boat Gunner instead of to the frightful examples of "stereoscopic and diploptic | brokers outside have known the state of the / Channel. Dr. Cantlle and Mr. Ede were Royal Engineers' Cambridge, the latter winning mentation" see the alleged "column the mce by a good length. We gladly note the
in the China Snail. VICENTE Francisco Machado, a Government interpreter, is a promising youth. He is nine- teen and went to gaol for his fourth time, this morning. His peculiar forte is getting goods by be sent a Chinaman to a store in Jervois Street false pretences. At the beginning of this month to get four dozen silk handkerchiefs for him, The storekeeper sent a foki with” the man to get the money, and Machado nobly wrote out a cheque for $175 in payment of the $26 due. The bank was closed, though, and on this being pointed out he gave an I. O. U. instead. As this warrant, with the above-mentioned result.- was not honored he was presented with a
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AMONG the concluding performances of the FLORAL & ROSE WATER, CRACKERS, American Musical Comedy and Opers Com pany wik be a benefit to Mr. Robertson, the &c., .&C.,
musical conductor, which takes place on Monday night. The programine has been specially arranged for the delectation of the Scottish com- munity,The Bonnie Fishwife" and "auld Scots longa" being among the items, •
THE HONGKONG DISPENSARY, Hongkong, 19th December, 1888.
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HONGKONG, FRIDay, December 21, 1888.
TELEGRAMS.
(From Straits Times) SUAKIM.
LONDON, December 11th, One hundred and thiny men of the 20th Hussars and three hundred of the Welsh Regiment have been ordered to Sunkim.,
RUSSIA AND PERSIA!
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We are requested to state, that on Christmas Eve (Monday, 24th inst.) at 5.30 o'clock there will be a service of song in the German Bethesda Chapel, to be followed by the illumination of a Christmas tree in the adjoining Berlin Found- ling House. His Excellency the Governor and Lady des Vœux have kindly promised to attend, and all friends of the institution are cordially invited to be present.
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Mr. Apgar: I understand that three weeks ago certain things got abroad about the true state of the Company, and it is rather strange how they got out of the office,
Mr. Coughtrie thought it was only rumour, to influence time transactions.
Mer Ryrie felt sure it had not come from the Board. Those who know must have made a calculation, and said." It will be about so-and- 30."
Mr. Apcar persisteil that something had leaked out from the office.
Mr Coughtric pointed out that it was impossible to know three weeks ago, as the Committee only met a few days ago.
Mr. Suarez said he heard it before that from a broker...
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They were passed with some amendments. The only important discussion was one that arose with regard to the section empowering the Sanitary Superintendent to obtain the option of the Colonial Surgeon or other medical practi- tioner with regard to the necessity of removal of
patient.
Mr. Francis suggested that, as there was no medical officer attached to the Board, they must make it compulsory on a medical practitioner, to attend.
This was objected to as unfair, and it was agreed that the Board should rather suggest to the Government that a Medical Officer should be attached to the Board.
THE DAIRY FARM COMPANY, LIMITED.
It is reported that Russia has sent menacing note to Persia stating that the Russian GovernATSITRAL BYRON DRURY. F.R.G.S., died on the ment whilst anxious to guard the interests and 8th November, at Cambridge Villas, Chelten. signifies, as its name denotes, that music which charged commission in thic salaries and wages the shareholders at the second ordinary yearly with Lords Tolloller and Mountararat, were
prestige of Persia, at the same time desires to avoid being drawn into a conflict with England. THE RUSSIAN LOAN.
December 12th. The four per cent. loan of 135 millions has been twice covered in Paris. Very little bas been subscribed cisewhere.
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THE GERMANS IN AFRICA.
BERLIN, December 13th. Prince Bismarck has resolved to restore
German authority in East Africa, either by taking over the Company's stations ar by assist ing the Company financially.
LOCAL AND GENERAL.
THE French nonclad Turenne, Captain Juge, arrived this afternoon from Kobe, and exchanged salutes with the port and the flagship.
A YOUNG Chinaman who had stolen $100 from an amah in Lyndhurst Terrace the other day got six months this morning, as a Christmas box, from Mr. Pollock.
WE would remind our sporting readers that the nominations for the Hongkong Derby of 1889 close to the Clerk of the Course at the Club to- morrow the 22nd inst.
A REPORT of a general meeting of the share holders of the Hongkong High-Level Tramway Company, held this forenoon, will be found in another part of this issue.
THE Cricket match, Club v. Garrison will be continued at 11 a.m. to-morrow. The Regi- mental Band will play during the afternoon, and tiffin will be served on the Ground,
THE Cup, presented by, the non-com. officers and Ganner of the Hongkong Volunteer Corps, was finally won this afternoon by Lieut. Holmes, Major Tripp making next highest score.
A SHANGHAI Contemporary says that Governor des Vœux and Chief Justice. Russell were not very successful in their sporting expedition up- country, their bag of game being only a moderate
-one.
As will be seen from an advertisement in another column Lady Des Voeux afternoon receptions at Government House will recommence on Monday, the 7th January, to be continued on every subsequent Monday until further notice.
AT the Water Police Court, Sydney, the other day, a specimen of gentle womanhood known as Annie Thomas was charged with biting off the car of Andrew Whittaker. Andrew had the ear ⚫along with him wrapped up in brown paper, and as there was no car on one side of his head and as the severed organ of hearing exactly fitted the spot, the evidence was considered strong gainst the prisoner, Mr. Whittaker deposed That the lady was his cook, and that a slight dis agreement having arisen she had charged at bim with a chunk of rock. He rushed her in return with a soap-dish, and then she took his ear and fled. The magistrate considered that the ears of peaceful subjects were not intended for such a purpose, and committed the alleged, 'cannibal for trial. 'Ear, 'ear!
OPINIONS in town appear to differ very widely as to the artistic merits of last night's repre- sentation of "Iolanthe" by the members of the Hongkong Choral Society, some capable critics lauding the performance to the skies whilst others, equally competent, do not hesitate to astert that dramatically it was beneath criticism, and judged from a musical standpoint very much below par, although Phyllis and the Fairy Queen, a vocalists, are said to have surpassed themselves. Our representative seems to have formed an excellent opinion of the show, as his notice, published in another column, goes in for adulation wholesale; and on the other hand our confrère of the Daily Press indulges in all round fault-finding excepting only the Fairy Quem, whose appearance and acting are des cribed as perfection and her singing a musica! treat. We wonder on which one of these critice opinions reliance can be placed Perhaps, if we may be allowed to suggest an apparent paradox, they are both right and both wrong, At all events they both mean well, however far their critical judgments may be removed from correct standard. As the Choral Society repeat "Iolanthe on Saturday night we may have an opportunity of personally forming independent opinion of the vezed question, get
ham, heed seventy-three. He was senior lieute. nant of the Alligator at the first capture of Chusan, in 1941, receiving the China medal, and being promoted to commander for this service. While in the Calliope he rendered valuable. in the Yangtsze-Kiang preparatory to the ascent services in surveying and sounding the channels of the feet to Nanking.
THE Mackay Banner; a Queensland palladium of liberty, has, we regret to read, furied itself up and put itself away in a dusty corner to wait for hetter days. Things have gone badly with the Banner andithas been jumped into the dirt of mis fortune and hung out to dry in the cold breeze of public disfavour. It states these facts in a long
paragraph of sorrow and woe, and in conclusion writes its own obituary in these words :-
We retire with a graceful jerk from the journal tio area, assuring our readers, as we do so, that we hops fa the near future, under righter suspices, in once agals upfer the Banner of D mocracy, and Independence In Mackay, All things considered, the "graceful fork" isn't so bad.
HERE are a few definitions of Bible terms:-A cents; n shekel of gold was thirty-eight cents; gerah was one cent; a farthing was three a talent of gold was $13.800 talent of silver was $118.13; a bin was one gallon and two pints: Ezekiel's reed was nearly eleven feet a shekel of silver was about fifty cents; a cubit was nearly twenty-two inches a mite was less than a quarter of a cent; a piece of silver or a penny was thirteen-cents a Sabbath-day's journey was about an English mile; an epak, or bath, contains seven gallons and five pints a day's journey was about 23 1.5 miles; a firtin was seven pints,, an omer was six pints, a cab was three pints; a hand's breadth is equal to three and five eighths Inches. A finger's breadth
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The Chairman:-No. without commission.
Mr. Suarez asked if they were. really working He did not think they would continue to do so.
The Chairman said that he had not charged as he had never charged it before he did not see commission, as the amount was so small, and why he should begin now, when he had done without it three years.
said that it was no unusual thing for rumours Mr. Ryrie, reverting to the original complaint, to get about-they did about every company,
Mr. Hutchison, speaking as a shareholder past six months very satisfactory, considering from the beginning, thought the results of the the varied difficulties they had had to contend with. He moved the adoption of the report.
Mr. Anderson seconded.
Mr. Ryrie: It has been the worst weather remember since I have been in China. I think the results are wonderful.
The motion was passed.
retiring directors Messrs. Ryrie, Coughtric, and Mr. Suarez proposed the re-election of the Sonnville.
Mr. Lyall's appointment as auditor, in conse
Mr. Apeir seconded, and it was passed. Mr. Coughtrie proposed the confirmation of quence of the death of Mr. Vaucher, and moved
his re-election.
Mr. Mooney seconded. Agreed.
Mr. Hutchison said there was one point he would like to bave explained. He saw that the interest on charges was nearly $9.00-could the Chairman give them any idea as to whether that amount was likely to recur in the coming year. He did not press for an answer if it was inexpedient.
new as yet, and there were many difficulties, The Chairman said that the Tramway was being so far from home, among strange people, causing considerable expense, at the beginning,
coal to nearly half during that time. They but they had been economising in the last three months, and had reduced the consumption of might depend that that amount would not be exceeded. He thought the traffic.would increase, but it remained steady in the winter. In the summer, though, they had taken some $3,000 a month, and the expenses had been greatly reduced, whilst the service was better during the last three months. The charges would never exceed $9,000 per half-year, in the aggregate.
THUS a writer in the Gentleman's Magazine :— Mr. Hall Caine defines a melodrama, and in so doing repeats what-without offence-i call his arch heresy. "A melodrama," says he," "is so Our reply on Wednesday to a Sporting corres-
called because it does not bring its hero to his pondent regarding Chislehurst and the Whit death (which is enough to make it no tragedy), suntide Plate at Manchester was not correct, and brings him very near to it (which is enough This was the colt's first engagement as a two
to make it no comedy.)" This will not do at all: As a 'definition it is a sieve through which the year old, and he won the race very cleverly
best known melodramas, such as, to quote one
The Chairman begged to state most emphatic from a large field. Our mistake occurred in erroneously believing the Whitsuntide Plate to
instance alone, "The Bells," would fall. This ally that no information had come out of the he a handicap, and in this belief we only went
definition might suit a tragi-comedy, as, embody-office. He had teen most guarded in giving through Chislehurst's record from his three yearing a term derived through the French, our old information. The meeting was on the 13th,, alit days..
dramastists were fond of calling their pieces when when the Consulting Commitee got the accounts the lives of hero and heroine were spared. Melo- ready, and decided on the dividend. drama, also derived through the French, simply Mr. Apcar asked if the General Managers had is unsuited to the dignity of tragic action is permitted during its course. When the heroine requires lbosened hair and a white dress, she comes on to die, or to undergo suffering which Comes on to slow music. Music of a different
differs alike from tragedy, tragi-comedy, comedy complexion accompanies, and, in fact, illustrates separate parts of the play. Melodrama thus and farce by the action being accompanied by music, and it departs from opera in that the words are all spoken and the music is no, more than an accompaniment to action and speech. This is not inten led as a definition, but it shows at least what is and what is not melodrama. THE following particulars of the recent piratical attack in Tonquin, of which two Frenchmen, Mess's. Bourgouin-Meiffre and Jousseaume were the victims, are translated from L'Avenir du Tonkin M. Bourgouin-Meiffre and his em- ployé were escorting a convoy of provisions carried joined a military detachment of 60 rifles com by 170 coolics. After leaving Than-moi, they manded by Captain Maurat. The troopers ceeded on their journey: M. Bourgouin-Meiffre, breakfasted at Sui-ganh whilst the convoy bro-
march, which was closed by M. Jousseaume on horseback, and armed with a revolver led the who travelled in a ricksha, equally armed. M. Bourgouin-Meifire's servant rode by his side, cauying his master's Winchester rifle. At about two kilometres from Sui-ganb, the road has an abrupt curie after crossing a ravine by a bridge. It was here that the attack took place; the pirates hid themselves among the shrubs which border the route, and they simultaneously attacked the convoy in front and rear, "Lay flat on the ground, the pirates shouted to the coolics, "we don't want to hit you." The coolies obeyed, and scattered them selves in all directions. A volley was fired; M. Jousseaume alighted from his vehicle, took the Winchester from his boy and was preparing to THE following naval appointments on the China fire, when a bullet struck him full in the breast station have been announted-Commander and another shattered bis jaw. The boy picked Palmer K. Smythies, of the Victor Emanuel, basup the rifle and ran at the top of hi been selected for the command of the Linnet, wards Sui-ganh, to report the matter to the small speed 10- which is shortly to be recommissioned for further column under Capt. Maurat. Meanwhile M. serviceon (He China Station, Commander H.M.C. Bourgouin-Mellfre was attacked by about twenty Festing will succeed Commander Smythies pirates, who fired a volley at him point blank.. in the Victor Emanuel. Lieu. Archibald, killed his horse and wounded him; he fired Gordon H. W. Moore is appointed to the Victor all the shots from his revolvers, and then Emanuel, for torpedo and gunnery duties and closed with his adversaries. While lying on Lieut. Andrew Stafford Mills to the Victor the ground he seized the muzzle of a rifle which Emmanuel (both todate 19th insi). Staff Comman- was levelled at him; it was fired, and the bullet der Thomas Roberson has also been appointed to shattered his hand he then grasped the the Victor Emanuel, for service at Hongkong blade of a sword which was raised above Yard, and Berkeley St. George Deane, Staff Com him, and cut the other hand in a horrible mander, to the Victor Emanuel (bola to date 19th manner; his head was cut open, his right inst.) Gunter George Hunter is appointed to the cheek slashed but he stood up again and Vitter Emanuel, for charge of torpedo beats, again hitting his adversaries with bands and stores, &c. Lieut. Lawrence A. Tawney has bren feet, with a kick he brought downone of his foes; appointed to the Linnal, The following appoint and at last when he was becoming thoroughly ments have also been made at the Admiralty exhausted, a panic overtook the pirates who John B. Hancock, Pasfeld V. Oliver, Feter W. E. dispersed as if by a given signal. M. Bourgouln Hill, and 1. P. Irven, midshipmen, to the impl. blinded by his own blood, managed to hide rieuse, additional, Sydney F. S. Rotch, naval bimself among the shrubs; in a few minutes be cadet, to the mptrimnes, additional, and John saw the head of a pirate who seemed to be F. Drummond, naval cadet, to the Sapphire, looking for him, but who recolled horror-struck additional, all to date Nov. 19; F.. B. Pritchard, on seeing the wounded man. At Suiganh an paymaster, to the Linned, to date Nov. 19. breakfast being finished, the military convoy resumed, their march, Heating the boy's cries, H.E. THE GOVERNOR presided at the annual Captain Maurat mounted his horse, and followed distribution of prizes at St. Joseph's College this by about a dosen soldiers gallopped to the afternoon. There were also present, Capt. des spot, The pirates had now disappeared; the body Voeux, Aide-de-Camp. Mr. Slingsby Bethell, of M. Jousseaume was found on the road, with Private Secretary, the Rev. F. Burghignoli, his coat unbuttoned, his pockets torn out, and Merors. A. Seth, A. C. Romano, Consul General his revolver taken away. A female-crotle whe for Portugal, Rev. Dr. Chalmers, A. J. May,of the had remained standing during the attack had Central School. Baptista, N. da Roza, C. Lopes, been killed by a shot, another female bad a bullet the staff of the College, and the pupils. Faiher through her leg. Seeing the arrival of re Burghignoli commenced proceedings by thankinforcements, the coolies emerged from their ing His Excellency the Governor and the hiding-places; Captain Maurat asked them gentlemen present for their attendance, the here M. Bourgopin was; one replied that be teachers of St. Joseph's College for their untiring had left for Kep, which seemed impossible; his zeal, and the pupils for their application and name was called out several times, when a feeble proficiency during the year. He then detailed roles answered “Here." He was then found the number of students who bad passed their with head uncovered, weltering in blood which examinations, and found the returns superior to those of the previous year. In alluding to the som several horrid wounds, but in full possession of his senses. A stretcher was ime teaching of the Portuguese language. Father provised and covered with a buffalo skin, and on Burghignoli said it was desirable that the Lusfit he was conveyed to Kep, where his wounds tanian pupils of that establishment should master were tended. He had the right shoulder traversed their own language before passing to the higher by two bullets; a ricochet bullet was lodged in his standards of instruction, a position which we neck; his right hand was shattered by a bullet beg to categorically controvert His Excellency his head showed an awful gash, and a formidable the Governor, replied in a few appropriate blow bid cut off his right cheek; he was literally remarks. He said he hoped the institution would covered with bruises. Captain Maprat extracted go on progressing in the near future, and after the bullet and did all in his power to prevent the alluding to his acquaintance with the thorough wounded man from collapsing altogether, and ness with which the Christian Brothers performs had him lodged at the residence of M. Brision the educational task entrusted to them, conglued where he was assiduously attended to. The next by coinciding with Father Burghiguoli's amarion moming he was conveyed to Phalang thuong as to the advisability of the Portuguese students where under the care of Dr. Bernard he come leaming their own language in this British menced to recover. The body of M. Jousserume Colony before they were admitted to the bigher was interred at Kep. The conray of provisions branches of education. The prize list was then under military escort, arrived unmolested at their cad by one of the Brothers, and the proceedings destination. It has been ascertained that the terminated with God Save the Queen" attacking party were all clad in the bine jackets chanted by a group of boys, sad three chcers for af the Muongs they were about thirty strong. His Excellency the Governor,
and ten or twelve ofthen were armed with rifice. "I
Mr. Hutchison said that was hardly what he wanted to know. He presumed that in the $9,000 there were charges which would not ecur, and with a good year and large receipts ho wanted to know if the item would reach $15,000, speaking roughly.
The Chairman could not say, because the more efficient service would be more costly, but
they expected large receipts, and no appreciable increase in the expenses.
Mr. Suarez thought there would be if the managers charged commission, as was likely.
The Chairman said it would not be more than five per cent. on the gross receipts.
Mr. Coughtrie thought the increase of expenses would not in the same ratio as the receipts.
Mr. Ryrie-With a fine summer our receipts will be decidedly better."
The Chairman confirmed this, and announced that the dividend warrants would be ready
to-morrow..
Mr. Suarez proposed a vote of thanks to the Chairman which was passed, and the meeting terminated.
THE SANITARY BOARD; "
The Sanitary Board met yesterday, There Chairman; Mr. Stewart Lockhart, Registrar were present The Colonial Surgeon (Dr. Ayres), General; Messrs. Ede, Francis and Wong Shing, and Dr, Cantic.
agreeing to the transfer of the licensing of latrines A letter was read from the Colonial Secretary from the Surveyor General to the Sanitary Board
Mr. Francis said that special legislation was required for the transfer, and suggested that the Government abould be written to this effect.
A letter was read from the Surve forwarding plans for the Central Market, Hang veyor General hom Market, and latrines and quarters for watch men at the Peak. He said they had been ready in the office for three months but nobody had come to see them.
The following is the report for presentation to to be held at the Office of the Company, 5. 29th December, 1888, at 3 o'clock p.m.:- Stanley Street, Hongkong, on Saturday, the The Directors have the pleasure to lay Company's accounts for the year ended 30th before the Shareholders a statement of the November, 1888.
$3.633 64 for depreciation, is $3.584 37.
The Rett profit for the year, after writing off Shareholders will recollect that the working of the Company up to the 30th. November last year showed a loss of $13,116.91. Although the profits of 1888 would admit of a dividend cing paid, the Directors have, in view of the heavy ing, deemed it politic to recommend that the losses of the first year of the Company's work profits of 1888 be applied to the parial extinction of the debts in consequence of the losses of 1887. By such a disposal of profits the Directors believe that the Company will be placed on a sounder' financial basis than if they were paid away in
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The herd of cattle has been slightly increased and is in a healthy condition. Though still short of the demand the supply of milk has been greater than last year, and it is believed, has given general satisfaction.
DIRECTORS.
Dr. James Cantlie has joined the Board. Dr. P. Manson and Mr. W. H. Ray retire by rolation and offer themselves for re-election.
AUDITOR
The annexed accounts have been audied by Mr. S. J. Gower who offers himself for re-election.
PATRICK MANSON, Chairman.
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Hongkong, 20th December, 1888,
STATEMENT OF ACCOUNT TO 30TH NOVEMBER, 1888. Assets.
Cattle..........
$17,420.47 14,496.29
1,000.00
Property, Farm Lot 38
Building 4 Cow Houses, Stables, &c. 8,000.00 Road-making to seaside, Water supply
on the "Farm," &c., &c....... Butter making Machinery, and other Furniture
Dairy Utensils ..................................... Accounts Receivable at daté....... Profit and Loss Account............
Liabilities,
Capital fully paid-up...... Loan on Mortgage .... Loans by the Directors Cash Accounts Payable at date
2,750,00 350.00
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Arcadian, though her singing, was animated ind unexceptionable, ant she seemed more tcase then any of the other ladies, Miss Sagster, as Iolanthe suffered a little-from the general failing, apathy, but this may be considerably excused in view of the long season of rehearsal.. Her scenes with Strepton and the Chancellor were frequently brightened by gleams of artistic feeling. Of the three principal Fairies Leila,(Miss W. Hazeland), Celin, (Mrs. Inchbald), and Fleta, (Mrs. Miles) the first named tudy seemed to secure the most frequent applause, her excellent voice being heard to advantage in all the choruses, although her companions were not lacking. The Lord Chancellor, as played by Mr. H. H. Lightwood, was excellent. Mr. V Lightwood possesses unusual abilities as a comedian; his make-up and expression were incapable of improvement, and his voice was well-suited to his songs, all of which, especially in the trio Faint heart never won fair lady " his concluding patter-song and grotesque dance
vociferously encored. Much of the success of the evening was due to him. Their lordships and Mr. W: G. Greig as the Tolfolder), were (Mr. A. P. Stokes as Lord Earl of Mouutararai
good deal of self-consciousness, and this, with amateurish, but good. Mr. Greig betrayed a one or two little contretemps, marred the effect of his singing. Mr. Stekes acted a little 100 carefully, if that is a demerit, but his songs were very successful, especially "When Britain really genuine success as Trooper Willis, a part for ruled the waves." Mr. J. M. Laing scored a which Lieut. Metcalfe was originally cast. He did fall justice to his opening song, and was quintette and choruses. The choruses were of considerable assistance in the succeeding admirable, as we have already Implied. The Fairies were:-Mesdames Denson, Kennedy, Lightwood. Misses Cole, Edgar, Hazeland, E. Hughes, Kneebone, Lammert, Morc, and Reeves; and the Peers Messrs. Brewitt, Balloch, Braid- . wood, Dipple, Evans, Forbes, Hastings, Mait- set, Travera, Watt, and Withers. They made land, Maclean, May, Osborne, Thompson, Thom- the plece go, right through, by their constant recollection of their business, the by-play when the stage was filled, adding a good deal to the animation of the scene.
prompter had a sinecure, and not a hitch occurred. The stage management was excellent, the
Capt. Clayton and Mr. J. Orange were called Lyall, as hon. secretary of the secretary, also for at the end, and warmly applauded. Mr. P. deserves to be congratulated, as do the Commit- tee for their labours in organising the production. The Hall and Holtr Co-operative Company, who made the costumes, have added consider ably to the valuable contents of the Society's property.room.
The Society's next, and last, performance of "Iolanthe will take place to-morrow evening.
ST PAUL'S COLLEGE PRIZE. DISTRIBUTION.
The annual distribution of prizes at St. Paul's 2,972.14 of a goodly number of ladies and gentlemen. College took place this afternoon, in the presence The Right Rev. Bishop Burdon, presided, and
·9,502.54·
the Revs Dr. Chalmers, W, Jennings, Á. G. Goldsmith, and J. B. Os, F. E. W. Hartmann, $56,491.44
Hon, W. E. Wodehouse, Mr. Belilios, & were present,
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$30,000.00) Mr. Bateman, the head master, read the report 6,000.00 of the results of the Cambridge Local Examina- 18,000 00 tions, which was an fellows —
39 68 To the Secretary of the Syndicate appointed by 451.76 by the University of Cambridge to provide for the Examination of Schools.
$56,491.44
Sir.-I have the honour to lay before the Syndicate the following Report of my Examins tion of the Hongkong Public School
REPORT.
To Balance forward from last year...$13,186.91 WORKING ACCOUNT."
Maintenance .................................de 9,689.15 The Examination took place in July last and "Salaries and Wages
7,806.86:the work papers of the VI Form reached me by 2,346.31 parcel post on the 1st of September, so that E
Charges
"Interest .................................
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"Written off Cattle, Stock, Buildings and Expenses for improvements 'on" Farm
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3,043
58.41
1,623.64
was just able to send off the marks of that Form by the mail which left London on Sept 8. The work papers of the lower Forms arrived later, and I now enclose herewith the complete mark list and my Report upon the school.
The number of pupils had increased this year 1753-59 from 20 to 27. These were examined by printed papers (carefully graduated to suit the different Forms) in the following subjects: Scriptore,. Arithmetic, Algebra, Euclid, Mensuration, Latin, English Literature, Shakespeare, Geography,
French.
13.30 17.75
By Proceeds of Produce....
Transfer Fees ............. "Balance to Profit and Loss Account: 9,602,54
$38.753:59
E. W. MAITLANTÍ,
Secretary,+
I have compared the above Statement, with the Books and Vouchers of the Company, and have found the same in accordance therewith,
SAML J. GOWER,
Auditor, Hongkong, 15th December, 1888,,
“IOLANTHE
DETAILED REPORT. ScrittureForms V and IV. Some of the papers showed much careful preparation, bothe not many boys proved quite sufficiently fandiar Fat the Old and New Testament History, though
with the text to be able to quote accurately."
English Grammar Great pains had evidently been bestowed upon this subject. The parsing was generally correct and each form produced some excellent papers while the analysis and much of the composition of the VI Form were as good as would have been expected from any school at home hung
Menglish History The work of the VI Form was very satisfactory. The lower Forms, who took a different period, answered some questions well and gave several dates correctly, but still, standard. 32, on the whole reached only a low average
AT THE CITYNI HALL Hongkong Society last night put on its way pum and was chaired to the City Hall, to witness
Sullivan's Lelanthe. At the appointed hour Hongkong Choral Society of Gilbert and the first performance, by the members of the
nearly every seat in the theatre was filled His occupying the place of honour. The orchestra Excellency the Governor, and Lady, des Yeux was composed of Messrs von Wille, and LaN vidling, Dr. Poate, viola, Mr. Duncane cello, M. fint viollos, Kebbe, Wilder, and Orgb, second
report accompanying the plans,
the leading The Registrar General asked if there was any Gutierrez, Aule, Mr. G.P. Lammet, planist, and The Chairman-No, No Mangione w
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in his presence that the plans were ready and Mr. Francis said Mr. Price never mentioned could be seen. All that he said was a general remark that plans might be seer at the office.
Mt Ede also said he did not remember any special mention being made of these plans, meeting about this communication,
Mr. Francis gave notice of a motion at next
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been thoroughly, and
papers out of four showed signs of a careful study English Literature Forms, VL At least three
and in others was surprised to find the several of the text book. Ond paper indeed is excellest, so correctly, assigned to their
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