ton which I have the honour to move, and which I trust will be seconded by the Senior Unofficial Member, is that the following (elegram be sent to
Her Majesty:-
We, the Gaverdor, Executive Council and Legislative Council al Hongkong in Council assembled on this acolcious occasion of natio. ast rejsteing and thanksgiving desire on behalf of ourselves and all your other loving subjects in this Colony to give expression to our feelings of loyalty and devotion to Your Majesty's throne and person. We pray that by the grace of God your elerlous reign may be long continged over à peaceful and praivemus Fmpire,”
Before the meeting the assembly photographed in the Council Chamber sud-after the business was folshed another photo was taken of the members of the Councils ontside the Government offices. A guard of honnar of Sikh constables, under the command of Acting Chlef Inspector Mackle, was included in the view,
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others which could be readily suggested, bag can also say I have been very very much struck home with Irresistible force to even the mart with the noble manner in which the Chiness unobservant, the fact, the indisputable fact, that have come forward on this great occasion to the position which this Colony has acquired in | commemorata the slatleik yer? of Her Majesty'a | the entities of the world entlifen it to be con- reign. (Applease.) So struck have I been ihat | sidered and recognised in even international I have telegraphed to the Secretary of State, and questions, is due to the main to the flag that flies - 1 bave not the least doubt that he has informed above as and tells as that we are entitled to its Her Majesty this very morning that the Chinese protection and in privileges. (Aplause.) That in this Colchy, who have been so happy and that protection may long continue, that there have been treated with jas ce--I think Dr. Ho privileges may long dominate and pervade this Kal has said by myself and by Her Majesty Colony, is the wish of as xit, and in those oven- this morning Her Majesty will know that the tallites it is not too much to hope that as the large sum of $35 000 has been subscribed by the years roll on Hongkong will yet more and more Chinese with the view to celebrate this record gather all that is worth possessing in the higher reign of Her Majesty. I shall hang this tablet and better sense and reflet a brighter lustre, it up in Government House as you request, air, only as one of the lesser lights, in the diadem ol with much pleasure, and I hope my successors England's Qucco. (Applause) I will now, will be as well treated as I have been by the with your permission, read the address to Her Chinese, and that their perled al service may be Majesty from the Colony :---
as happy as mine has been during these six long To Her Most Gracious Majesty VICTORIA, years. (Applause)
of the United Kingdom of Great Britain
THE FREEMASON'S ADDRESS. “and Leland, Queen, Empress of india.
Hon, C. P. Chater, District Grand Master, next MAY IT PLEASE YOUR MAJESTY .....
presented the address of the Freemasons of the The undersigned, residents of Hongkong, of Colony to the Governor for transmittance to Her all races and of all classes, subjects of Foreign Majesty. All the principal Officers of the Order were in attendance Inflfull regalia and accom- States dwelling in this Colony as well as the subjects al Your Majesty, desire most respect-panied the D.G.M. Mr. Chaler sald- fally to tender to Your Majesty on this the sixtieth anniversary of your accession_to_the
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years ago bat wondrous and startling to the ibinking mind, and under Yna bave been added to their parent flag those wast Possessions and Colonies which, privileged to regard Your (suntry as their Mother, have been proud to call themselves to its children Rpt though Desilay has cast Your lot amongst the Rulers of the Earth, though Your legal rights and prerogatives se sacred, to us who siehe Subjects of many Powers You are mare than a Qozen, Yoo xic a Woman, and in his- tary as yet unwillten page You will be remem- bered best by Your tenderest attribute, the gem of sweet compassion. Again and again Your heart has quickened to the call of poor humanity, and You have siriven in Your own Woman's way to alleviate the sufferings of the bereaved and the distressed. The touches of Nature are the hestage of all, and own no allegiance hat to Netore herself, and they who, like You, invade the domain of misery and want, and try to
Bift the wretched from themselves, sow will seeds of pity and of love a field whose barwest is immortal grain. Those whose burden You have helped to lighten, those whore weakness You have beload to strengthen, those aver whose darkened path You have helped to thed the rays of Hope, those who through pain and travall have realized once more, by Your kindly ald, a bellet in Christian Charity; these, even Dawn of Man's eternity, when the Lord shall moke up His jewels.
THE MUSICAL FESTIVAL. This was very successful faction and reflects
credit on all he took part la li. The troops were all massed in front of the Grand Stend and Bandmaster Beniler conduc.ed the choir and musiciens who numbered over 303 atragether. The first number was the hymn "Prate the Land," the following verse belog specially composed for the occasion:---
Praise to Then for Her, The chanyan, Whom our hymnťendlay poclaim, One, whose peal by Ther enlightened
un anew with nobler flime: Keens true to Her allegiance,
Counting life well lens duar, Starling úthien, halving foster,"
As we see the end ditaw na.
This and the Hallelujah Chorus" which followed, were sung with splendid effect and the
careful training of the vocalists and fusta. mentailats was evidented most emphatically,
Throne of the United Kingdom of Great of the Disrlet Grand Lodge of Hongkong these, You will meet again on that day, the doing all credit to Mr. Bentley and his offer.
His Excellency sald-Worshipfal District Grand Master, Worshiplat Masters and firethren, brother Mason it will afford me much pleasure to forward to Her Majesty the Queen the address which you have just placed in my hands, and which embodies the spontaneous and: Ghanimons good wishes and greetings Fanchow, and Canton brethren. Her Majesty's sons and grandions all belong to the Craft, and
the fact that the exercise of charity is one of our follest and most cherished precepts. We can honestly say—
The fantasta of Imperial British Tapes was played by the bands and proved most popular, everybody recognising some old favourite all The first item was Rule Britanula," and shen came "The Maple Les!, for Evrh (Canada), "The Minstrel Boy" and "St. (Ca Patrick's Day" (Ireland), "Scots wha ha'e (Scotland) Ben af ferie "wain) Inter the flag" (Austraila), "Dear Sweet Little Idle of The last number was quite a novelty to hear
we may be sure that the Queen is well aware of played by a milliary band, and the appreciation | admirably set off by thousands of lanterns and
Mr. Chuter aid-Your Excellency. I rise with the greatest possible pleasure to second the resolution which you have just prepared, and which ferosistibly cells for nur sincerest and most sident ap roval. In the ailatted span of human life, there are few of us who do not experience, sooner or later, some occasion of deep import and mementors intensity, which forces us to realize how powerless, after all, is the whole wealth of languaze, bow poor the whole fervour of imagination, to enable us mdequately to express the event of the hour. Sir, ibere has come to us now an event of that nature, which Her Majesty's subjects the wide world over are celebrating in humble reverence to their God, is loyal devotion to the Crown, and in the hope that thels Sovereign may yet for many yours be spared to gulde and direct in || Britain and Ireland "theft heartfelt con- the future as she has in the past the destinies of | gratulations and good wishes, and they Her people. Sir, in this far outpost of Her pray that Your Majesty may long con Empire these feelings of reverenča, devotian, | flado do health, and happiness relga over and hope sie re-echoed in emphaile and no the war Empire that, nadee Your Majesty's uncertain strain, and, in grateful acknowledg- guidance and care, has doring the last sixty ment of the opportunity which Time has brought years grown so exceedingly great in size, to os, It is our privilege to respectfully assure Herpapalation, and in wealth. Hongkong ass
the heart of this Community is beating to-day ❘ than Your Majesty, It was added to your Majesty's gracious acceptance. In performing towards Her Majesty of the Hongkong, Amore | Man " (Isle of Man) and "Sin fa" (Hongkong) the Praya the new Club baliding was a prominent Majesty, through you, Her Representative, that Billth Colony has known no oiber Sovereign with the happlest sentiments of respect, regard, Empire before Your Majesty had been many and affection for the person of Our Gracious years upon the throne. It was then a barren Qares. (Applanie).
Island; to-day it is the she of a prosperous city, by your gracious permission called after Your Majesty; It is a fortress, a naval station, and by no means the least important of the great frading centres in Your Majesty's dominions. For its prosperity and progress it is indebted to the healthy operation of that freedom of commerce which distinguishes Your Majesty's Government from all the governments of the world and to the constant observance by Your Representatives of those construtiousl prlociples In your administration of the empire. Your Majesty's rubjects resident in Hongkong Tield to none to the'r devotion and loyalty to Your Majesty'a person and sbrone, in their admiration for the many noble quaillies that have enabled you to support for so many years the great burden of the Empire, and in their love for the woman and the Queen whose virtues have and whose sympathy with snerow and suffering adored the palace and sustained the Throne has been extended to all allke, rich and poor, nalive and foreign, without distinction of race or creed. The deep reverence in which Your Majesty is held by your faithful subjects Is shared by all the residents of Hongking of other pationalliles Your virtues, your sofrews, your derá ton to day, and the great example of your life, are before the world and bars won for Your Mject's the widest recognition and the most profound respect. The Chinese who within Your Majesty's Colony of Hongkong find peace, order, and good government specially desire to express their most respectfal concurrence in the congratulations and in all the professions of admiration with which Your Majesty in greeted on this auspicious occasion from all quarters of your world-wide dominions.
OTHER MESSAGES.
Your Excellency, With your permissior, I now advance the, Distilet Grand Master
and South China, accompanied by My District Grand Lodge Officers and the Masters and Wardens of the several Lodges work- ing under my judiction, together with the Master and Wardens of the St. John's Lodge working under the Scottish Constration, to prescot from the Hongkong, Amar Poochow and Canton Brethren an address to Her Majesty, and to ask you to review and forward it for Her this, to us, most pleasing and grateful duty, would mention that this address embodies the spontaneous and unanimous good wishes and greetings of the Masonic Institutions which I have named, and that it comes, as it purports to come, from their best and deepest feelings, Sir, though we may not discuss the principles of Masonry, we may yet be permitted to state that it was in the far back wists, of bygone zgos,, when the mlad of man was yet feltered by shackles which bappily have long been broken, and was struggling, perhaps unconsciously, and perhaps, as it may then have seemed, alusost proper piace la civilization, it was then that there were laid the foundations of the Brotherhood which is called to-day Freemasonry. As century after century went by the Order gathered volume and power until it stood to a line with other organizations created to further nature's highest teachings by the amelioration of our fellow men. Amongst the loftfest and most cherished of the Craft is now and ever will be the bright Star of precepts Inscribed upon the banners of the
Charity, one of the most blessed virtues that the world has ever known, whose are and abining rays, votarles of every faith and sect and creed must honour and respect for all mortal time, Upon this common ground, Sir, we approach the Throne to-day knowing as all the world knowa that Hex Majsty's commiserate heart is ever open to the claims of deserving poverty, and ever sympathiser with the less happy of the creatores of God, whose lives are
During the forenoon of ide zand the following which Your Majelty hastways been guided hopelessly to emancipate self and take its
messages were telegraphed to the Queen :-
THE MASONIC MESSAGE.
The Masonic Braiberhood in Hongkong and South China of many nationalities tender in reverent respect their profound congratulations and pray that the Great Architect of the Universo may preserve to the fulness of time the gracious. Monarch who for sixty years bas governed Great Britain and. Grest | Biltalin's
possessions with Her wise and beneficent rate. Charan, District Grand Master:-ROBINSON,
FROM ST. ANDREW'S SOCITY.
The Saint Andrew's Society of Hongkong beg leave at this time of national rejoicing and thanksgiving to express their loyalty and devotion to the Queen and earnestly pray that Her Majesty may long continue to reign over bappe and United Empire-STEWARK LOCK HART, President.
FROM THE JUBILEE COMMITTEE, The subjects of Her Majesty and all other residents in Hongkong" respectfully tender to the Queen Empress their heartieli congratula- tion on the completion of the sixtieth year of Her Glorious Relgo, and humbly pray that Almighty God may long spure. Her Majesty to rule over her loyal and affectionate people.- CHATIR, Chairman, Jahiles &ommitter.
THE RECEPTION AT GOVERNMENT ·
HOUSE.
His Excellency sald-Mr. Chairman and Gentlemen of Her Majesty's Jubilee Committee -Ax the Representative of Her Majesty in this Celony, I have the honour to accept the address
· Attrám. His Excellener held a reception at
which you have just read to me. It will give Government House, and bet for the unfavour
for the greatest satisfaction to forward the docu- ble weather itauld carialsly have been one of man to the Queen, and I am sure the most brilliant viceregs! funcitons held in jesty will receive it most graciously. Of the
that Her Ma the Colony. Just after 11 the clouds gathered loyalty of Her Majesty' subjes sere, and eithe ominously over the harbour sad in a few minutes loyalty of members of other nationalities to Her very he vy rain fell, with the accompaniment of Majesty, there can be no doubt. As you have deafening peals of thunder. This did not app inferied, sir, Hongkong presents an aoique to interfere with the attendance at the reception, object-lesson to the traveller. In sixty years, however, and the gathering of ladies and gene more or less, Victoria bas, from a small fishing men was an exceptionally fare and representa village, grown into a city which in some parts tive ona. The Governor received his guests in the might be termed palatial. As I have said else. ball room and seated on the dais on either alde here, it appears to me that the only limit to the of His Excellency were the various loveignth Increating prosperity of Hongkong is the Console in full uniform,
limited area of the Colony itself. It has flourished exceedingly ander Her Majesty's benign relgo for upwards of half-a-century, and the British Ang whose protection and privilege its inhabi-. tants have enjoyed will continue to fly ever it dil the end of time. (Applause). I am proud to think, sir, that at this great commemoration, this great celebration of an event which has never occurred in the long line of England's monarchs, I have the honour to represent to thi Queen. (Lond applause), Colcay our most gracious and much beloved
PRESENTATION OF ADDRESSES.
THE ADDRESS FROM THE PEOPLE OF HONGKONG,
Aller the reception the Hon. C. P. Chater, Chairman of the Jablies Celebration Committee, presented in the Governor an address from the pubile of Hongkong to Her Majesty the
Queen, and is making the presentation
THE CHINESE ADDRESS,
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shadowed by misfortune and distress. Kindly actions bring a reward of their own which fi measured by no buman standard, and surpasses all human brands, and they, be they high or lowly, whose acts reflect the gentle and homine sentiments of their hearts, gather for themselves
priceless store, above all earthly rank riches or grade, Amongst such as these, as we venture respectfully to say, is enrolled the name of the Queen Empress to whom we tender the address which I will now, Sir, read !- THE MASONIC AEDRESS,
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Une in charity,
of the Chinese present was shown by their Inud applause. It may be mentioned that Mr. Renifer, who composed the fantasis, has dedi- cated it to H E. the Gavemer and the public of Hongkong. The bend next played "Auld Lang Syce." and then the National Anthem was sung. The banf and chorus sang the first verse, ladies only the second verse, gentle men the second verse and the whole assemblage jothed in the last verse. The singing was first class, but for grandness of effect it would be hard to surpass the last verse when sung by all, the spectatons and soldiers and sailors joining in with a spirit that showed "God Save the Queen was to them a sincere and hearty sentiment,
The National Anthem as ung on Tuesday was arranged for the occasion and the words
distance were splendidly kept. After the match excellent despite the fact that the rain on Tues- past in quarter column, massed column and day destroyed many hundreds of lanterns. Before line of column the men's ponies, gaiters and touching on the business houses the Chinese boots were literally coated with mud and many Arches may be noticed. There are many ol tronics and waist belts were also splæsbei, | these fa vations parts of the city, the finest The marching music was played in grand style being in Queen's Road near the markets and also by the combined bands of the West York and at the entrance to Jervol St. The lamps with Hongkong Regiment, under Bandmaster Beatley, their many coloured perdants of glass were AR.C.M., of the West Yorks, and a bagpipe Indeed handsome and the gay eslours lanted bind, ander Inspector McEwen, played the
very well at night. In the bas of the archer Volunteers to and from the review,
were the inevitable Chinese hands, who never Failed to attract large crends at Chiness of all age. A number of music stands and popper shows were also scatter. about the Westera part of the town and foot or otherwise was a diffelen, whether an Imaŭer, so dense were the crowds at these places.
Perhaps as good a display as ́any way that at the New Victoria Hotel. The whole front of the building was builined with 1,600 fsley hmps and 1,000 pretty Canton Isutes and in the centre was a palatieg of Her Majesty To txt.in z. This picture was a long way ahead of the average article bo an artistic point of view and came in for mun aʼmiration. In addition the words "60 year she has reigned" in 5 ft. letters wATO displayed, each letter having about għin, and between the wor's and on the pillars were a number of trophies of national flags and costs alams. When seen night this hotel made a superb show. The City Hall was simply out- lined with lanterns. The Hongkong & Shang- hal tank presented a fine sight, the hundreds of red and white lanterns being very artistexlly raged and the dome, too, was prettily decor. rated with lamps. At the doorway re some elaborate Chinese laminattos and she two great lanterns_with_revolving figures of ships and barges. The National and Cheered a other Banks were also prettily (laminated. On object, the fine proportions of the building heing a handsome gas star glittered over theddarway, no. Tuesday evening the members of the Clah they had an excellent view of the harbour entertaiced their friends at the premiter and display. Messrs. Fullerfield and Swire's new offices were also decorated with lanterns and the Prays Enclosure was similarly treated. At the Qccess State electric lights were work certainly achieved a decided success, the used, and Mr. C. T. Robinson, who did this whole of the pillars and dome being really out. lined and the large crown in three colours was a clever representation. The Prava front of the Central Market was also laminated th line and the inevitable "V. R was also shown. electric light, the building showing well in out. The Clock Tower, Post Office and Supreme Court were ablaze with lanterns, and the front of Government Haare, besides being covered with coloured lights, had over the top a crownS and "V. R." In electric light. Another notable decoration on the upper levels was that at the Italian convent, where crosses and "God, sava the Quren were shown in colours to good ad vantage. The shipping houses, of course, mude elaborate displeys, the P.&O. Co. showing their boose flag to colours over the front of the office, and last night they had "P. & 0)." in val-colocued lanterns. <hewan, Tomes & Co. also showedtbelthouseflag by means of hundre is of lanterns and to, too, did Arnhold, Karterg & Co. the North German Lloyd, Jardine, Matheson & Co. and the other shipping firms. At Siemusen & Co.'s the words Dismand Jubilee" were shown in red, white and blue fights, and the Hongkong Hotel was also appropriately decorated. At Robinson Co.'s music warehouse and Kruse & Co's Highl were displayed very tastefully in the shape of letters and crowns and many brusce in Queen's Road Central bed a profesion of fings hung out. and across the road. Mr. Tak Cheong bad his shop decorated in
A very tasteful manner, a large ganze transparency over the door being a nice specimen of Chinese art. had some fine Canton lanterns and made He also a great stow with English Chinese, Russian, French and
German ensigns. 1# windows were scrolls reading "Look live the Victoria" and "Hongkong praspers under Her reign." The Telegraph's portrait of Her Majesty frame. At the Officers Mess the West Yorks also had a conspicuous place in a richly Inlaid bad rows of lanterns on the balconies and between the trees and besides x⚫bsnisome crown of fairy lampe, the emblem of the corps, the Prince of Wales's feathers, and the letters P.W.O." were shown. At the Staff Sergeants Mess transparency of the Queen's portrait and flags and lanterns made a Dockyard all were dressed in gay style, show Mad the other barracks and Naval brilliant
The Royal Engineers fairly surpassed the other Corps with their show. At the main gateway hung two basts. There were trophies of mines, was erected a trexile bridge, under which
dresses with electric lights to the
er Majesty is endeared to all Masons by her personal quailles as a woman and as a mother, and we all who belong to the greatest Empire the world has ever known recognise the fact that she reigns in the hearts of her people in consequence of her deep sympathy with distress and the analling charity that she extends to be humblest of her subjects. Worshipfal District Grand, Master, Worshipful Masters, and Brethren, that Her Majesty will graciously accept and fully appreciate this address which emanates from the best and deepest feelings of the members of the Masonic Institutions to which You have referred, I'am perfectly convinced. (Applause).
1 4 PRESENTATION TO THE COLONIAL SECRETARY. Following upon the proceedings at Govern. ment House the Chinere members of the Jubilee Commities met at the Colonial Secreta»y's Office and thera presented the Hon. 7. H. Stewart Lockhart with a commemorative tablet in honour of the completion of the fath year of Her Majesty's reign.
The presentation was made by the Hon. Dr. Ho Kal, who said. I have been requested by the Chinese commanity to present this tablet to you, Sir, as Colonial Secretary an' Registrar. General of this Colony. In your official capacity you have come into contact with Chinese of all cikiser, and it is only natural that la joining ja the general rejoicings they should think of "pre- Keating you with something in commemoration of this happy event. They hope that the tablet shall be hung up in the Colonial Secretary's office at A memorial of the loyalty and good feeling a of the Culucae to fier Majesty and also to the officialt ent Her Majesty out here. For yourself, the Chinese wish me to express their elleem, and assure you that amongst them you bare many sincere friends and admirers,
Mr. Lockhart std be was extremely gratified to receive the tablet which he would dispose of as requested--banz it up as a lasting memorial of the loyalty and good feelleg of the Chinese.. He was glad to see that the Chinese had corne forward so readily and so beattily la jolning le the celebrations, which showed that they appreciated British role and were thankful for the benefits derived under it. He was prend to may be had amongst the Chiarse many personal filends, and he regarded this testimonial be had
received that day not so much is a compliment to himself as to the good feeling of the Chinese towards the offices he held. He thanked the deputation most sincerely for the presentation.
AT HAPPY VALLEY,
THE JUBILIK REVIEW.
were as follow:-
God save migracions Queen, Long live our nabig.
God save the Quee
Send her victorias
Happy and goriona Long in reign over 15-
God save the Queen. Thou Who for threesenre years. In sunshine, clord, and lear
at kept us Que Stl be her Guife and Stay. The life's acertain way Till dawn the perfect day!
God bless our Queen.
God, hear mu na:fon's prayer, Salo in thy Invite care
Guaril Tea cur Queen. Ruiter of Earth and Sen, Through all Fternity,
In ong blest
Keep
The
Our Queen.
Thy choicest pfte in stare On her ba pleased to'pour,,
Tang, may the reign: May she defend me laws, And ever give us caise,
To klag with heart and voice- GO SAVE THE Ocar.
THE HARBOUR ILLUMINATIONS. LAUNCH PROCESSION AND FIREWORKS. On Tuesday night the principal feature of the celebration was the Illumination of the harbour and the procession of launches. At an early hour the Praya was thronged with spectators and at the rear of the Cricket Ground and near the Queen's Sixtus a very fine view wat obtainable, the authorities wisely keeping out the lower class of Chinese. The aspect of the barbar wax magnificent and words would only convey a faint lies of the beauty of the spectacle, As far as the eye could reach were countless "ghts of varied form and colour and ever and ñon a blue, red or green light or a rocket illuminated the dark sky above and helped to make the scene even more grand. The old Victor Emanuel had row of lanterns from sterm to stera and ever her mast heads and VR. H.M.S. Undaunted was also radiant amidships she displayed a large filaminated with lights below and aloft and by her fannels she too showed a brilliant "V.R." The Phant also cut a splendid figure in the matter of deco- rations. The other vessels near the warships vied with each other is illuminations and down
of
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who represent Hangkang, goth June, 1897. To Her Majesty VICTORIA by the Grace of God of Great Beltabs and Ireland Quein, Tiefender of the Faith, Empress of India. YOUR MAJESTY,Whilst the suspicious hours are pet passing which are commarmorsing the longest royal reign in England, Your Own, we, Brethren In Your farthest Eastern fortress of Beftish Masonic Institutions, would in reverenifa! esteem fola our happlest wishes to those which from the North and the Sath and the East and the West will be tendered for Your acceptance, and would ask Your Majesty to graciously receive our congratulations on an focident alberto never paralleled in the monals of the English Crown. In approaching Your Majesty we remember that we are addressing the Mother of our G and Master, the most Wombipfal the Prince of Wales, and, as such, our hearts go out to You and we send You kladliest greetings from the East, On the 20th day of June, 1837, Your Majesty escended the Throne of England, and gathered lato Your bands the reins, of a realm
It was with many and great misgivings that he sold Your Excellency, upon me, as Chairman elected by the Hongkong Jubilee
which, great even the, has under your benign the public watched the weather for the review Committee, which was nominated by you, on
Sceptre developed into one of the rightfest Prio- of the naval and military forces at Happy Valley to the westward the harbour was simply ablaze.lers' tools, a mimic fort, and two foffated cipaittier of the world. When His fate Majesty on Tuesday altermann. Every moment there were Every steamer was dressed from truck to rail Above the bridge was search lies helmet. bebulf of the Community to supervise the com- memoration bare of the glorious and august Chinese residents, the Hon. Di, Ho Kai next
Accompanied by a zumber of the leading King William the Fourth, a monarch loved indications of heavy rain befog at hand and the apparerockets, fairy lights, and plaer Breworks whole was prettily set off with evergreend the
and honoured by his subjects, was called by a
denie-masses of cloud over-the hills were any appeared to have been lavishly provided. All bunting. The affair reflects all credit on the event which her Majesty's subjects are every approached the dalis, Ho sald
Valce which was not of the voices of Earth, tblog but reassuring to the crowdyjhal gathered or nearly all, the vast fleet of janks and sampans officers and men who carried it out."The various where celebrating to-day, the happy fortune fallen of tendering in you, representing the Sove-
May it please Your Excellency, on behalf when You avowed to Your country that the on the ground. Fortunately Jupiter Pluvius was | bad wirings of lanterns up their masts, and on
consulates united in doing honour to her Majesty reign of Great Britain, the address which, and at their speclairequest, I have the dinin
of the Chinese community of this Colon, responsibility of administering the Government oudes the circumspecs. A were there event and diker off Murray Pler, were a nambeef in befitting style us also did the Naval Choir
Was Imposed upon You so suddenly and at so
Among present
Queen's Road East and the Warrant Officers emanating alike from the loyalty of Her subjects gulshed honour of presenting to your Excellency, early a period of Your life that You should feel here and the deep reverence of those who claim for your gracious acceptance, a Chinese tablet
were His Excellency the Governor, Capt. Chloete engaged to discharge Greworks and
Club on the Praya. L'Asilo de la Sainte Enlance You other nationalities in Hongkong, it is my high
Yourself
atterly oppressed by the burden were Phillips, A.D.C., Mr. C. C. Platt, Private they carried out their work with a zeal that·
was tastefully adorned with fiage and lanterns, to beg of you to accept and forward to ration the Chinese bore resident entertain for vidence would give You strength for the per
in token of the profound respect and great admi-You not sustained by the hope that Divine Pro Secretary, the members of the Legislative showed they had a labour of love in hand. The
The gaslight illuminaifons et Marare. Walcon England. The address, which I shall ask you at the Chinese Masty den Queen of Great formaece of it, when those over whom You
Council, and the Jubilee Commities, who were all launch procession arrived soon after 9 p.m. from
& Co's were a feature on Queen's Road, the accommodated on a dais to front of the Grand West Point, Captains Romsey and Hastings and to allow me to read; speaks for itaell, and wants
other chemists shops no contributed to Britain and Ireland and Empress of India, and threw the royal mantle of a Queen in response
Stand. The Grand Stand itself was occupied Mr. Wodehouse, C.M.G., ATC
antüiled to no words of milne to asino Her Majesty of the
the generally Bae effect in the cantra ol heartfelt congratulailous of its signatories, or to for yourself, Sle, who bay represented her so assured You of their condolence for Hls by the members of the choir and there much credit for the success of the show, Board- the City, Messrs. Land and Crawford had
was a large attendance of ladles in the lag Officers Jones and Mengens also lent valashla emphasize the earnest and kindly wishes of all worthily here in this Colony for the past six Majesty's death and of their attachment to Your
other stand. The foreign consuls ware also plantermaand oombered about go. As they came up the city some illuminations of much beauty wern ald. The launches were elaborately dressed with and "1897" Away over the business portion of Kn Krangement of stars and the figures "-1837 * who reside bere, secute as they are in their
years. (Applause). Fally over hall-a-century self, when, little more than a child ■. You then rights and liberties by our laws and by the was
the Chinese in Hongkong have enjoyed the were, yet, all hopeful and trusting, You confided seat, their elaborate solforma making them rather
the harbour they discharged rockets, blue fie, shown at privalo residences, those at the Hon. legislation of the Empire in whose list of Colonies our own Bame la enrolled, and nothing have shared largely. Under the British flag and the affection of Your People, when a little
ment, and in the prosperity of this port they Your folure to the wisdom of Your Parliament mittee with Mr. H.Smith at its bead managed
the Victor Emanuel. The C. P. R. launch gas and oil lamps belag used. Mr. Ha Amel's matters very well, suzegards seating &c, and the that I can say can add to the sentiments or they have found perfect protection and liberty later, on the roth day of February, 1840,. Your refreshment department was ably superintended
was very noticeable with her house fing as of the On Tal Insurance Co. and the Canton more deeply impress the respectful feeling and from the Government they have received Own marriage bells rang out Your happy union by Dr. F. Clarke, who had quite an army of
transparency and the Fame, of the Dock Co., and Insurance Co. also shone with lantern devices which are to be gathered from the scroll itself. equal Justice and consideration. (Applause). with Prince Albst of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha, small folk comfortably located in the Stewards
Drogon (2.& 0.) also made a very good show. and expressions appropriate to the fablice, some Yet would I desire on this occasion, an occasion They feel, therefore, that they ows thats happines anion consecrated, if we may humbly say so, by room. The troops arrived on the ground in
After the launcher had formed up and sent up Chinese characters belag nullceable at the latter never before exphilenced in the long lus of
and well-being ln large measure to the wise rule mutual love, and endeared by the sympathy of good time and were soon formed up. The | quite a shower of Kreworks 10me half desta place. Among the business houses on Queen's Loiter atates off this Island when first it came heral and jast administration of those of her predestined in the decrees of the Great Architect right of the Has flanked by the Hongkong with sh lanterns, went past. The fish lanterns Bank of China and Japan where was one on the
of it cathe under the protection of the Brink Crown. 1 officers who have represented her here abroad of the Universe to accomplish in the cycle of Volunteers; next to the say men were the were truly a remarkable feature of the show, words "Queen of Queens," and the how the off-shoot of its parent stem with a constitution / {#pplause)-and for all the blessings they | Time a reign not only unattained in mere length Royal Engineers, Royal Arililery, the West Some of them were fully the length of the beats Eank also took a good part in the general would point qui, Sir, how from an Insignificant undeveloped and battled, it has, for more than grateful-firstly, to Her Majesty the Queen, and but unequaled in its ever broadening, ever
have received the Chinese are truly and deeply, of years by any previous Potentate of England, Yorks and the Hongkong Regiment. The and is colour, shape and form they were display.
troops were all in that and the turbans quite life-like and afforded a capital listra of lanterns caught fire, and at times there were Daring Tuesday night a number half a century now, won its way through good secondly to your Excellence and year predeces. beneficial lofluence upon the races whose willing
of the Indian soldiers and the dress of the tion of Chinese skill in this branch of art, indications that ble fire was ikely to and evil report, and blossomed into the sturdy cars, and they ate new desirous of showing their homage is Yours. To those who are content to
Chloese submarine miners lent the only touches As each of the "fish" boasts came along Chinese result, but fortunately this was not the case. plant over which you unle today. (Applause) gratitude in taking a prominent part in the pasa & light existence, carelein of the signs of the of colour that relieved the long llus ul dull bands were playing on Epard and in the From a Colony with clade ideas and unknown general, rejoicing throughout the resin, and imes and heedless of the events that make
brown. At the saloting point apposite the Grand sight air on the web effect was breze the immence crowds in the male thoroughfares The police bad ardooss duty to regulating Stand the Royal Standard was displayed, and of light and colour around, the effect was very and they performed their duty very well. For the tablet here world's history, Your reign may offer no ground for position and responsibilities, it has threshed its today, I will ask your
some days pasi bere had been a heavy laflor of zil it has gained the Diaco which it at present up is the Government House as a memorial of past is glad to draw something of knowledge. 1 the Asiatic Artillery, (the fatter on the left of parency in black and white bearing the word ↑ Macao and other places, and according to police course through sunshine and through storm, good as to accept this tablet and have it hung thoughts rise to a higher horizon, who from the with the general salets. The Volunteers and gay as her consorts, ske only showing a trans-
Chiness and visitors from Canton, Amoy holds in the Colonisi tory of Great Britain. the loyalty and gratinds of the Chinese residents something of experience with which to guide his the line) then fired a salute of at guns and the Victoria" and the figures" 1837 "and" 1897." (Applause). From a rackbound and desolate of this Colony (applause) as manifested inture steps, the record at Your Severeignty troops fired few-die-fot
After the Istaches had done their work the to chronicle, Although the hotels were allowed
reports there has been very little law Isle, Hongkong has passed through fis childhood daring the celebration of the completion of the cannot hat bring sentiments of the deepest de
breaking were worked in capital time and the small signal to dismiss was given and then began such and grown to man's tale Bir, no one who sixty years of Her Majesty's Record Reign. ference and admiration when be contemplates
Rrms fire was very good, although two men, a tooting of foghorns us has seldom been heard, there was no apparent Increase of drunkeness an extra half hour on Tuesday and Wednesday dispassionately reviews the past and seeks 10 With your permission, Sir, I will read a transla: the profound and beneficent changes which have learn the reasons of the advance which Hong- tion of the Chinese characters that are engraved marked Your royal career. Under Your pare
ready, Major General Black, who was in com-
soon came to an end. Uptil late hour bouquined by a apliki of loyalty that was quite infections. kong has made, ng oop who looks back over the
mand called for three cheers for Her Majesty the last 50 years with sa unblassed mind and this tablet, which runs as follows May and conobling Egls Rectliede in Your land has Endeavours to find the grounds for our progress," The characters are
Blessing and Happicess continue everlastingly,'' | advanced side by side with Freedom, the birth.
Queen and the cheers given were such as only can fail to meet with an answer to his question
right now of every Engilshman in You Peace British soldiers and sailors can emit. The march or doubt what that stawer must be. Rights
福遐年萬
has ever found a powerful and ready Ally, under part followed, the Artillery gelag by to the well person and property equal and open to all,
You jurice has compelled Increased respect for known strains of the Britisk Grenadiers; " the
opened by the laying of the Memorial one of whether Bildik-born sabjects or not, the bene men, it was only last night I knew that this or caste bar sought but to find the truth; under Ocean Wave" and the West Yorks stepped
on ground at the rear of the Government Civil His Excellency sald-Dr. Ho Kaj and gentle-Your laws, and ignoring the accidents of status sellors relayed pastel "Alfo on the
the Victoria Hospital for Women and children ficial enactments from time to time of the tablet was to be presented to me. I have, there- You the rights of person and property have sturdily through the mand to ibeir
Hospital, The ceremony was performed by English Parliament, and of our local statutes, alors, had no opportunity of knowing what the been more and more safeguarded and enforced, regimental march Car. Each corps wense of securtly engendered by the presence in
H.E. the Governor shortly after. -10 substance of Dr. Ho Kal's speech would be, and, and Commerce, the breath of Your People, bas received loud applause from the spectatom
There has been quite a boom in lanterns and in a matsked bullt for the occasion. Ber the East of a powerful and incrassing Best therefore, I have had no opportunity of preparing been fostered protected and enlarged; ander and the allors and Volunteers were heartily bamboo poles of late and for a long time pact, alden His Excellency there were present Beet, the Cantonment here of imperial anything like a fitting, an appropilate, reply, but You Art the beautiful has grown more beautiful,
cheered. The ground at the saluting post most of the business bosses of Hongkong hare H. E. Major-General Black, C.B Hon. J. E garrison, which is, as we understand, to be yet I need hardly marned you I accept this tablet on more perfect yet, and Science has sevesind
was a veritabia quagmirs and anything but been actively preparing for the Jahllee. The farther augmented, surely these things, with | behalf of Her Majesty, most graciously, and I depthe not only unknown and undreamt of sixty for military display, but ilas" and 3 result as seen on Tuesday and Wednesday was
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traits of strong, righteous and benevolent govern- in the presence of Your Loids and Commons conspicuous presonages. The Enclosure Com were tights, &c. and formed in double line Inside E. R. Bollitor's house being very bendsome both
capabilities, with tontalive laws and obscura mare particularly by Pcellency to be so | reflection, no lesson to leare. Bat to him whose | on the arrival of His Excellency ho was received / strange and wolrd. H.M.S. Tamor was not so
I of
The field
| accidentally discharged their pieces when at the The dia was falti desfading, but fortunately it and the praceedings throughout were characteris
of rockets and other fireworks were discharged from the shipping and visitors to Hongkong were heard to remark that the scene on the harbour was one not to be surpaned anywhere. Mach of the success of the display is due not only to the and officers for the lee and trouble they gave and officers the the test and trouble, tr Captains
to do honour to the occasion.
"CITY DECORATIONS.
THE PERMANENT MEMORIALS. HOSPITAL FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN. The second day of the Jubilee celebration was
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