•
To his knowledge there was no amnionition stored in the Godown. The regulations for the conducs of the Linddown were hung up in hs office. There was no rule as regards the storage of ammunition.
Mr. Cheung Choi (the Cour translator) read out "Rule When this godown receives and stores goods we only allow goods of a legitis mate trade. With regard to things which lard prohibited by the Authorities or injure other things in the godown they cannot be received." Witness was acquainted with that sule and would have refused to accept any ammuition. The master of the godown bad engaged him. He paid over the storage rents to U Saytin, who knew nothing about the goods store, Ta Moi, the godown keeper, was the man who actually saw the goods. The people who stored. the goods told him what to enter in his books, he checked the entries. by reference to the go down keeper. He would have refused any ammunition. To the best of his knowledge the hooks produced conuin correct entries. The books were put in. The lurks were seized on the 22nd December, the night of the fae, about midnight. Ite had given them to the inspector at West Point. He never saw any of the gonds at the godawn.
4
|
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24, 1900.
bathing twice a week. Through the kindness of Rev. R. E. Cobbold they had a plenic on Boxing Day to the island of Lan-tao, which was much enjoyed; the masters arranged atle- ric sports for the occasion: the prizes were subsequently presented by Mrs. France at a concert in the schoolroom when Mr. J. W. Kaw most kindly exhibited an excellent phonograph. The drum and fife band has been instructed by a corporal of the Hongkong Regiment band.
We desire to thank Dertors Atkinson and Bell for kindly attending sick boys: Dr. Chad- wick Kew for dental aid; Mrs. Hagen and Mr. W. Kew for assistance at concerts; and the following friends for prizes:-Sir T. Jackson, Hom, E. R. Belilios, C.M.G., W. M. Goodman, Wei Yuk. Messrs. D. R. Crawford, Choy Lec-chu, D. Elphinstone, Fung Wa-chuen, D. Gillies, H. Hastings, Ho Tung, T, Hunter, A. Mackie, J. Witchell.
The Rev. R. F. Cobbold has attended weekly to give religious instruction to the elder boys, and has examined the whole school in their scripture. lessons, is report is appended.
In response to the 'offer of the Trustees of the Belilios Prize and Medal Fund, we had pleasure in recommending Choy Po-sin, Cheung W-kwong, H. J. Alice, as deserving recognition for special diligence and progress, I understand they will receive prizes at the City Hall.
SCRITURE EXAMINATION 1899.
I have examined 109 boys in their Holy Scripture lessons, and find both the written and oral work for the most part well and accurately done,
By Capt. MayThese rules were hanging up in his office. The three fokis slept in No. 5 Godrawn. Witness was the only one occupy ing No. Godown. It was his duty to see those regulations observed. It was his duty to see that prohibited articles were not put in the Go down. If his Buster found any gunpowder on the premies witness would get into trouble.
Tam Hoi said he was godown keeper in the Chap Yik Godown; his duties were to look after the coolies receiving and discharging cargo, custonver would come to him for space. When classes 4 and 2. said it was gunpowder witness would not take it is. He would know boses like anmunition boxes; he would not weeive them. He could not give any explanation of how they were got
|
learning of the English language; he would | IRELAND AND TILL TRANSVAAL not argue whether this desire was good or not but simply state the fact that it was there and the peculiarity of this desire was that it was not, because the Chinese wished to read English literature, but because of the positions the knowledge of English could procure for them. He did not know whether this was a good sign or not; he only knew from his own experience, which had been pretty extensive, that such was the case and it was a matter for congratulation that this school could and would afford a know- ledge of English and at the same time instil Christianity. In conclusion he bad great pleasure in moring a very hearty vote of thanks to Mr. Piercy and the masters of the school for the excellent work done during the past year.
His Lordship then called upon, the choir to favour them with another song. The selection was a laughing ditty, and the bays throughly enjoyed the singing of it. Mr. Cobbold then asked for a vote of, thanks to be given to his Lordship and asked him to address a few words to the boys..
FOOTBALL.
The indignation which is evinced in Ireland at the war in South Africa, neust be very gratifying to the Irish race throughout the world. It shows clearly, that in spite of the prejudices existing in the English heart con- cerning almost everything connected with the Green Isle, that the Irish have a profound sense of justice and a sympathy with all nationalities. The Irish people are intensely sentimental and chivalrous and the natural result of this is that with the exception of the Orangemen, they are for the most part Nation- alists in politics. As Ireland constitutes a portion of the United Kindom, her strong expressions of anger, may not be quite be- coming just how, but we can hardly condemn the vehemence of her people, when they speak under the conviction, that a foul wrong is. being done to a small, and consequently belpless Christian state by the most powerful Empite in the world.
When Mr. Michael Davitt, said that "all His Lordship said that the holidays would Irishmen gloried in the triumphs of the Boers" commence to-day and that they would not he spoke truthfully, but we are not inclined to have to come back all the 1st of March.think that this glorying is the outcome of a He wished them all to have a very jolly time vindictive feeling towards England. Had any other European State been committing the and to come back all the better for their holi
same crime, we are of opinion that Ireland day.
The proceedings then terminated.
would have denounced them in exactly the sane language. When the Turks were com mmitting nameless outrages upon the Armen ians, there was more indignation expressed among the Irish, than any other European people. Again when Spain was steeping in blood the last years of the century that has just drawn to a close, by conducting an ex- Islands, there were few Irishmen who did not sympathise with the inhabitants of those beautiful but unfortunate countries. And even now that her best friends in the past-the United States of America-have forgotten the noble policy of the early founders of the Re- public, and commenced a policy of annexation the people of Ireland are just as ready, to con- demn them for their shortcomings as they are to denounce England when they feel convinced that she is in the wrong.
AGENDA.
-TO-BAYA
AVR, British steamer, 1,955, W. H. Gibson,
24th Jan-Kutchipotiu 19th Jan., Coal.--. - Mitsui Bussan Kaisha.
CASTINE, American gunbaat, 1,330/S. W. Very,
24th Jan,Manila 18th January,
6 p.m.-"E" Co. Company Drill. 3-6 6-7 pm-Band practice.
mind pe for uneled drummers BURDON, British steamer, 1,962, W. Wilson,
TOMORROW.
C. N. steamer Kansu leaves for Samarang and
Sourabiy
"Ben" Line steamer Bentomond leaves for
London.
C. N. steamer Nanchang leaves for Manila,
Iloilo and Cebu, Cargo ex America Maru subject to rent. Noon-Navigazione General Italiana steamer
5
4th Jan-Cardiff 3rd Dec., Coal- Admiralty
NINGPO, British steamer, 1,240, Phillips, 24th
Jam, Canton 24th Jan., General-Butter- field & Swire.
CLARA, German steamer, 675, A. Hansen, 24th
Jan-Haiphong and Hoihow 23rd Jan General-Jebsen & Co. ALESIA, German steamer, 2,168, Knuth, 24th Jan-Hamburg 1st Dec., and Singapore 17th Jan, General-Siemssen & Co. HUNAN, British steamer, 1,196, Frazer, 24th
Ring leaves for Bombay. 4.15 p.m.-Rugby match between the Officers
Army and Nary and Civilians.
11.K.V.C. ORDERS. 4.30 pm. Range finding class.
pmHongkong Boat Club-Race between Garrison, Club and German crews. Launch leaves Queen Statue Wharf for friends, at 4.45 p.m. 5.30 p.m.-Trumpeters' chiss. 5.30 p.m.-F.B. Gun Drill at Kowloon Docks. 5.30 pan. "A" "B" and "C" Coys. Ganuksang, British sry, for Bangkok.
Jan, Chinkiang 21st Jan, General— Butterfield & Swire. Entus, British steamer, 1,845, W. Kirkwood, 24th Jan-Cardiff and Dec.; Coals.- Navy Yard.
4
Drill at East Point,
FRIDAY, 26th. Cargo ex Bengal subject to rent. Daylight.-N. Y. K. Steamer Kamakura Maru
leaves for Europe. p.n.-N. V. K. steamer Fuata Maru leaves.
for Australia 4.45 p.m.-Annual General Meeting of the Hongkong Philharmonic Society at the City Hall.
Preceptory.
|
Clearances at the Harbour Offios. Ningpa, British Stc., for Shanghai. Aunsa, British str., for Swatow.
Hong, British str., for Shanghai. Flatoon, British str., for Swatow. Kongnam, British str., for Canton. Cathy, Danish str., for Port Arthur. Kai Lum, British steam-launch, for Macao.
Departures.
Jan. 24, Karlsruhe, German str., for Europe. Jan. 24, Pyrrhus, British str., for Shanghai. Jan. 24, Hanoi, French str., for Haiphong. Jan. 24, Mandu, British sir, for Saigon.
The boys throughout the school gave evidence of careful instructim, and answered intelligent Ay. The memory work was good, particularly P. C. won by a large margin; the soldiers then terminating war in Cuba and the Philippine 8.30 forgp.m.-Regular meeting of the Victoria | Jan. 24 kebene, Japanese torpedo-boat, for
Owing to the elementary knowledge of Raglish of the youngest boys, particular care must be taken, that in memory work, they be taught to pronounce voids clearly and distinct. ints the godown. They did not come in thay, and to repeat passages slowly. I think it form. He told the accountant of goods received would be a good ding if some instruction in and he made out the receipt.
By Captain May No goods could be taken religious subjects could be given in Chinese to Chinese boys, as, in some cases it is evident intothe Godown without the arrounian.'s receipt that they do not understand the English words Customers askerl witness regarding the storage they try to use. of goods but he could not receive or discharge. them without the accountant's authority, who was chief man there and was responsible four what came in and went out. Witness only
looked after the coolies,
His Worship' said he would consider. bis verdict and the case against the accountant was gone into.
Mak Mi said he was employed as a coolie by Mr. Cooper of Pontinger Street, to land and ship goods. He knew the Chop, Yik Godowns. He had taken goods there for storage on behalf of Mr. Cooper. He had known defendent for 4 or 5 years. When storing goods he first asked the storehouse keeper if he had any room, the godown keeper would refer him to the account and if he wanted delivery he had to see Defendant with nakle up the account and received pay for storage. An order was issued which was handled over to the keeper. He had never stored anything" without" Defendant's authority.
By Mr. Sharp Hefirst saw the keeps and then the accountant to whom he gave a description of goods and agreed upon terms. The keeper saw the goods come in and not the accounts.. The evidence of finding the explosives was then read over.
The Sergeant Interpreter sale!
d dat when charged the defendant replical, I lave only been in charge of these godowns this year. When I took charge there were some gends there; I do not know the nature of these goods,
Mr. Sharp, for the defence, contended that it t was clear that the person contemplated by the Ordinance was the owner of the explosive or the person who was seeking to place on storage theexplosive. He argued that the boxes contain- ing the cartridges were sent in disguised, and therefore his client was not responsible. If this charge were upheld the result would he that every employee connected with the gulowa would be liable.
The Captain Superintendent pointed out that there was no evidence at all that the ammuni tion box produced was in any away disguised!
His Worship reserved- his decision until next Tuesday.
PRIZE DISTRIBUTION AT THE DIOCESAN SCHOOL.
•
On the whole the work is satisfactory, and item to the standard of former years. In ech class there are several boys ready for promotion, who will de credu to the teaching
in the next higher class..
R. F. COBOLD
Hongkong, January 18th, 1900. The prizes were then distributed by the Bishop each happy recipient being introduced by Mr. Piercy and saluting in the most martial
Winner.
OXFORD UNIVERSITY LOCAL EXAMINATION, Junior R. T. Stangman; E. Long, C. E. Hastings, J. Compton, Choy l'o-sin.
Preliminary B. R. Begley, F. Druder, Fau Kan, W. J. Moyhing, Cheung U-kwong,
CLASS-PRIZES.
VII Standard-R. T. Stranginan, Silver Watch
VI Standard.-(t) Ham Tso-hing, Boys' Own Annual (2) F. Drude, Heroes of Britain.
Y Stanilard.-(1) F. W. Shau, Cowper; (2) Pan I-cho, Industrial curiosities,
IV Standard-Wai Ting-ycu, Brave lads; (2) A. Mackenzie, Swiss Family Robinson,
Ill Standard-(1) U Wai-tak, Robinson Crusoe: (2) K. E. Shaw, Esop's-fables.
11 Standard (1) L. C. Breton, Parklarst Sketches; (2) Wang Tien-po, Natural History. 1 Standard.- (1) Chan Wing-tse, Grim's Fairy Tales; (2) Cung Chig-po; From Far-away Lands,
peare.
SCRIPTURE PRIZES.
Presented by the Bishop of Victoria.
Standard-R. T. Strangman, Shakes- VI Standard-W. J. Moyhing, Every Boys' Pastimes.
ai
V Standard-Ng Tin-po, Shipmates Tsui-lan. Brave Men in Action.
IV Standard S. E.. Wong, 52 Stories of Iferoism.
11 Standard-Henry, J. Ahee, Two Years Ago.
TI Standard-E. Law, Child's Companion. I Standard-Cheung Shing-lai, Animals and Birds; J. Crolius, Bible Heroes.
SPECIAL PRIZES.
VII Mensuration and Euclid, C. E. Hast ings, Macaulay's Essays; Drawing, Choy Po- sin, Shakespeare.
VI Physical Geography, W. J. Moyhing, Ivan-hoe; Euclid, Tsoi Wai-ioi, Romance of Navigation; Algebra, Cheung U-kwong, Ro
At noon to-day the distribution of prizes to successful scholars during the past year took place at the Diocesan School. The school bandance of Engineering. player selections to uslfer in the numerous visitors.
His Lordship the Rt. Reverend Bishop Hoare, D., ok the chair and was supported on either side by the Rev. R. F. Cobbold and Mr. Piercy, the Headmaster of the school The proceedings commenced with a pretty, well sung glee by the youngsters belonging to the elicits of St. John's Cathedral and St. Peler's Seaman's Church,
very
V-Physical Geography, F. W. Shaw, White Cross Knight; Euclid and Algebra, Ng Tin- po, Dictionary.
IV. Algebra, Won Sing-hon, Aboukir and Acre; Physical Geography, I. E. Hastings, For the Old Flag:
Shorthand, CE. Hastings, One I knew best. Drawing, Lam Tso-un, Fun Doctor. Music, 13. R. Begley, Writng case. Drum and Fife Band, B. Henriquez, Harry Treverion.
Mr. Piercy, before reading the report, said with what great pleasure they had heard that the University of Cambridge,had been pleased to confer the degree of Doctor of Divinity upon. the chairman, as a mark of their oppreciation of his services and learning. He then read the following report
have the honour to present my report for the year 1899. Including some who attended a very short time, the total number of scholars was 272 against 235 last year. School was taught on 345 week days. The average attend ance has risen from 120 to 148.16. Except some very young boys, all who fulfilled the Govern- ment requirement and attended on 10sdays were presented for examination by II. M. Inspector of Schools. 136 were examined, 120 passed, or 92.6 per cent. Last year 96 out of 102. passed, so that while the percentage is slightly lower, the Government grant earned by a larger num ber is 42 per cent more. In copywriting and English history 100 per cent. passed; reading, 98 grammar and geography 93: arithmetic 1: dictation physical geography 8 cu- clid and algebra 76: mensuration and Ale mentary science 75: geometrical drawing 25 per cent.
Fourteen candidates entered for the Oxford Local Examination in July; to passed, viz | in the Junior, 5 in the Preliminary: ns only 20 Hongkong boys were successful, we can claim
half.
Drilling, A. Meeter, Tartar Deserts; Good conduct (awarded by ballot of the boys) Compton, Dressing case."
At the conclusion of the prize distribution His Lordship the Bishop called upon the choir
for a song.
HONGKONG 3. G. 16 257 8. D., R.A, It will be remembered that in the last game played between the these two teams the H.K. protested against the decisions given by the referee. The protest was not upheld by the Shield Committee, but the Club accepted a challenge from the Gunners and the following friendly match was therefore played last alon- day, on the Club's ground at the Happy Valley. The Club winning the toss, elected to play with the wind, which was blowing strongly in the direction of the Western goal.
The soldiers took the kick and after some time playing in midfield, they broke through the opposing forwards and the outside left, securing the ball, pot in a hard shot which was splendully saved by Kew. From his kick out, however, the inside right captured the leather and scored
with an easy shot, thus opening the scoring in lavour of the R.A., after 10 minutes play. On restarting, play again settled down in midfield and for some time neither side held the advant age. Eventually, however, the R.A. forwards broke away, and again tested Kew's capabilities as a god keeper. His defence, however, proved sound, and he saved his charge repeatedly,
A good shot by the nutside left just missed the post, the ball rolling outside. From the goal kick which resulted, the Hongkong for wards got away in fine style and some good passing was seen. The outside right got the hall from the centre and had the goal complete, ly at his mercy, but his shot went over the bar
Hogben took the kick, but the ball dropped in the wrong quarter and Noble securing, he had another gond try for goal, but Hogben was alert, and saved splendidly,
The Club were pressing when the whistle sounded for half time, the score being R. A. I Hongkong. NIL
commenced to press, but Stewart at half was On changing sides Itongkong immediately more than a match for the Club's forwards, and for some time they could not get away. At last, however, the centic forward got the ball and had a shot for goal, but the right back was in the way, and the ball bonured off him, past the posts, thus giving the Club a comer.
Na result came of the corner, but the Club were now backing up, and, before long, Noble did a good run down and scored with a fast low shot, which hit the Gunners' goal-keeper, and thus brought the score level.
After this the play became very even and for the best parrin midfield. The Artillery-broke- away once or twice but nothing canie of it. They had a smart run up just as the whistle sounded, bringing the game to a close with the score R.A. Hongkong. 1.
COMMENTS.
No doubt if the brothers Kew had been able to stay in their original positions, the Club would have done more in the way of scoring, Stewart played the best game for the R. A. and saved the game several times for his side,
CORRESPONDENCE.
¿We do not necessarilý endorse the opinions expressed by Correspondents in this roleum.]
A PROPOSAL.
To The Earson er tûr "Brisgwong Telegraru,"" Sit,The great interest you have always shown in the welfare of the l'ublic is so well known, that need only remark that the public are grateful for the many services rendered by you to them.
I am writing this to ask you to bring before the public's attention the dearness of articles of daily consumption in general, but more especially the matter of house-rent, hoping that this letter may catch the eye of some moneyed man who will take into consideration the building of some new houses for the middle classes. This class of house is very much required at the present time as is shown by the rents constantly increasing.
Hongkong being an island, and a rocky one at that, the great difficulty is to find suitable land for building purposes. Fortunately, there is n very large piece on the Pokfulumn' Road, just opposite the Church Mission House, accessible. by ricksha from the lower levels of the City, containing between 40 to 50 acres. Three or four rows of houses could be built on this space and still leave room for rows of trees to be planted between them, which would make this one of the most agreeable locations in the colony, with its high level which would ensure
When we glance over the history of the Irishmen who have distinguished themselves world, we are astounded at the vast number of
in War and Politics, and it is to the valour of Erin's sons that England owes much of her present glory-
ILK.V.C. ORDERS.
4 pin--FUL'- Gun Drill at Read-quarters.
SATURDAY, 17th.
(About)-P. & O. steamer Pomabay leaves for
London.
Noon--T. R. K. steamer America Maru leaves
for San Francisco. Noon--E. & A. steamer Eastern leaves for
Sydney and Melbourne.
4 p.n--Football-Shield Tie-R.Er H. Coy
KW.F.
9 p.m.-Concert in aid of the "Missus and Kids Fund at Victoria Recreation.
Club.
Engineers and Ship Builders of Hongkong to hear report and state- ment of accounts, at their rooms.
In conclusion we would say that in our opinion 8.45 pan Meeting of members of Institute of the Irish people have been belied by their English brothers, and we are led to think this, from the fact that the Irishman is a general Invourite in every country except Great Britain.
-China,
CONFLICT IN THE TONHINESE CHAMBER OF AGRICULTURE,
We read in our Tokinese Contemporary, Echo du Tonkin dated January 17th the follow ing article:
HANOI, January 12th, After the resignation tendered by six members of the Chamber of Agriculture, the remaining members passed the following minutes.
Before opening the proceedings, the Vice- President remarked that the whole of the offi ciating members should proceed in a re-nomin ation of a president, adding that the actual president having been appointed a paid official by the Government, as such he was "du fait a public functionary and could not defend the interests of colonists in general.
Mr. Thomé, President, declared that he did not admit that his nomination as Commissary General of the Hanoi Exhibition (1901) (with the mere bagatelle of $800 per month for ex- perses) could in any way influence his aban- donment of his duties as I'resident of the Chain- ber of Agriculture, and his unbiased dignity refused to accept these remarks.
Thereupon-Messrs.-Lecacheux,--Tournier, Melman, ite Conmailles, Gobert and Godart declared their resignation and withdrew from the meeting.
The remaining members--Messrs. Thome, .Braudela, Morice and Simonet passed and
signed the minutes.
(Mr. Thomé had just been appointed Com- missary General of the 1951 Hanci Exhibition, at the modest salary of 800 dollars a month.)
SHIPPING REPORTS.
Captain F. W. Joslin, of the steamship Keng Beng, from Saigon, reports -Moderate to. light N.E to E. winds, fine clear weather, and smooth sca throughout.
NOTAN DA.
CALENDAR,
JANUARY.
Meteorological means based on fifteen-years' observations to 1878.
Barometer Thermometer Humidity.
Rainfall
TO-WAY.
WEATHER REPORT.
Barometer..
Temperature Humidity Rainfall
30.150 59.7
-.74 .1.545.....
MONDAY, 29th.
3, 3-15 and 3,30 p.m.-Auction sales a Crown
Lands at P.W.D, Offices. 4.30 pm. Football H.K.P.C.M.S.
---Centurion
8.30 for 9 p.m.-Regular meeting of the Eothen
Mark-Lodge. Shell Line steamer Cowrie leaves for Rotter-
dam and Londen.
SHIPPING AND MAIL NEWS.
MAILS DUE. German (Oldenburg) to-morrow, Indian (Arrateon elpear) 26th inst. French (Lam) 28th inst. English (Chusa} 30th ins!. American (Garlic) 3rd prox. American (Hongkong Marw) 13th pros.
Japak.
Jan. 14. Szechurn, British str., for Yokohama. Jan. 24. Haimun, British str., for Coast Ports. Jan. 2. Auns, British str., for Singapore, Jan. 24, Loyal, German str., for Canton,
Fassengora-Arrived.
Per Holstein, front Saigon--7 Chinese. Per Kong Beng, from Saigon-3 Chinese. Per Alesh, from Singapore-640 Chinese. Fer Hun, from Chiakiang-4 Chinese.
Daparted.
Fe Lorugang, for Manila-Mrs. E H. Smith, Dr. A. G. Smith, and Mr. M. Francois. Per Karlsruhe, from Japan for Colombo-
For For Haton and Baroness von Lendhalm. Naples-Minister of, Finance Alexeifi. Geños-General-Consul Prince and Princess Autole Lobanow, Mr. and Mrs H. Baxter and child, Messrs. E. Koppe, H. N. Huetsen, and . Melchers: From Shanghai for Singapore
For l'oit Said-Mr. A. Mr. A. Koppel. Fontana, For London Mr. and Mrs. Q. A.
Myers and child, Mr. and Mrs. G. Place and
-chik!,-Alrs. W.-J.Andrews, Messrs. Cooke and A. McKeckney. From Hongkeng for Singa- pore-Dr. Stübel, and Mrs. McLellan. For Colombo-Messrs. Holliday and Moffat. For Genm Dr. K. Weisse, Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Weber, Mr. H. Lübke; Rev. Thomson, and Mr. J. Brack. For London--Mis. D. Dawson and child, and Miss-Parslow. For Southampton- Mr. J. Christie. For Hamburg-Mr. A. Ander son. For Antwerp-Mr. L. Leys. For Bremen -ME K. Muller. From Manila for Genoa- Mr. and Mrs. G.-E. Weber, z babies and amah.
STEAMERS EXPECTED.
Names.
From
ተዘረ
Sarpelos..... Atration Apear... Singapore.
as Cym.
Singapore
To-morrow To-morrow
Jan. 26th
Singapore
Jan. 28th
'Singapore
Jan. 28th
Singapore
Jan. 30th
Singapore
The P. & O. S. N. Co.'s steamer Chusan left Oldenburg Singapore Singapore for this post to-day at 6 a..
The C. & O. steamer Belgian King left Kutchinsizu yesterday and is due here on 28th inst.
The N. 1, S. 5. Co.'s steamer City of London sailed from Yokohama for Tacoma on the 23rd inst.
The Shire line steamer Radnorshire left Singapore on the 23rd and may be expected here on or about the soth inst.
The steamer Braemar from Europe left Singapore.yesterday and is expected here on or about Tuesday the 30th instant.
The steamer Asturia from New York left
11
71
11
Singapore for our Port on the 23rd inst, and may be expected here on or about the gath inst.
HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCK RETURNS. Isla de Cuba....
itt Kowloon Dock.
Isla de Luzoй......... BIG.M.S. Hertha... HLG.MLS. Gefion U.S.S. Monadnoch U.S.S. Iris U.S.S. Baltimore HMS. Twerd....... Kiangtung die
Hailan
Trafalgar.......
11
11
Chasan... Bratmor Radnorshire
יין.
Singapore
Jan. 3oth ...Jan. 30th
| Asturia
Singapore ....Jan. 30th | Teenkai
Singapore ...... Feb. fst Gaelic ...
San Francisco... Feb. 3rd Sikh ...........Japan ............ Feb. roth Hongkong Maru... San Francisco... Feb. 13th
We would direct the testim of shipping firms to the style in which Steamers Expected" and "frujecied Sailings" are now published in these columns, and in so doing respect fully urge the managers of shipping firm to give orders to
information every day.
plied gratis with the latest av. the forms already sap.
PROJECTED SAILINGS,
Ship.
Abengeldie Africi.....
Algoa...........
America Maru
Asturia
Babelsberg
Belgian King
Destination.
Date.
Portland, &c. ...... Feb. 5th New York
..Qk. desp San Francisco, &c.Mar. 1st San Francisco, &c.Jan. 27th New York... Mar. 15th flavre, &c.
Feb. 15th Mar 7th
Straits, &c.
San Diego, &c. ...Feb. 21st
Jan. 25th Singapore, &c......Jan. 25th Jan. 27th
Bayern...
Benlomond ... London..
Bisagno
Bombay London...
1
On date al
Ceylon
4.09.
+
Changsha
30.26
30.16
D
Chelydra
62
91
81
D. Juan d'Autrià... Menmuir
Cosmopolitan
China
71
Daphne....
On date at
TO-DAY.
10 AM,
Wednesday, 24th January, 1900. Chinese-24th of 12th meon of 25th year of
Kwang-si, Sun-Rises....
bur, zuin Set...
shr. fomin. Moon-Last Quarler får. 30 ám. High water-forning. ohr. 58min. Afternoon ahr. 15min.. Low water-Morning ......... 7hr. 23min.
His Lordship the Kishop said that he felt a certain amount of regret that he was standing there and not sitting to hear His Excellency the Governor, who had promised to come but had been prevented by unavoidable causes. Another cause of regret was the late date at which the distribution had to take place, this being the cause why so many pupils were absent they wishing to get home in good time for the Chinese New Year holidays, but he did not wish to continue with regrets; they had cause for ongratulations on the number of attendances and passes and on the amount earned by the Government grant; also that a number of buildings had been pulled down and more suitable ones were being built and that this would give them more room for play, which he hoped would give them more ardour for their work. Congratulations were due to Mr. Piercy and, the masters for the progress that had been made during the year (applause), Right down good work had been done and the 1 should suggest, Sir, that the people in Committee had had practically little or no Hongkong, who are always ready to lay their anxiety as regards the management of the money out in associations, should combine and found a Company for this purpose. It would school. The whole Colony had cause for con- gratulation at the successful work performeti at give them as good interest as they could derive the school as it filled an unique position. He from any other source and they would have the
Kiang-sil. was not there to argue the advantages or disadvantage of having more and better houses school but there was certainly one advantage
breeze at nights for the greater-portion-of-the- year. A club with a reading room, a pharmacy, with physician's quarters, tailor's, shoemaker's and barbers' shops might also be established which would greatly add to the convenience and confort of the tenants. There are already two churches, St. Anthony's and St. Peter's, and two markets within easy reach of the locality.
I forgot to mention, Sir, that there is a fine
Jo December, 9 boy's entered for Pitman's Shorthand Elementary Examination, but the results have not yet come from England.
In March, Messrs. Sykes and Frampton, ex-advantantages of being a non-govemment for their tenants. perienced teachers, arrived in the Colony, and have with Mr. Tanner and Mrs. Arnold, done in not being connected with the government spring at the west end of the land, which could most excellent work, as shown by the foregoing and that was they were enabled to give a be utilised for making a pund in which to breed figures. Mr. Tanner has this month left for Christian education and instil the doctrines of fish.
As this enterprise is certainly not of a trifling Queen's College a new master is expected the good old Established English Church, As from England shortly. j.
he had been distributing the prizes Mr. Piercy nature, it is essential that, at least, four in- had in the most kind manner given him some fluential gentlemen, who would sacrifice their most Interesting information as regards time and energy, not so much to acquiring money the boys and where cach had come from. He as to doing a really benevolent action towards their fellow colonists, should interest them- found some came from Formosa, Foochow, Borneo, New Zealand and Australia. It was a selves in the matter, or else 1 am afraid that matter of congratulation to the whole of the matters will go from bad to worse. This Colony that in their iriidst they had an institu- company might be named the "New Building tion that provided a Christian education to Company." pupils from so wide an area, nor were the I trust, Sir, you will be good enough to insert advantages of education all that the pupils this in your esteemed paper as it is of public received, they also got Christian example and interest
I am, etc maternal love from Mrs. Piercy (applause.)
AN OLD RESIDENT, As regards the Chinese he had noticed through our Chine a most intense desire for the Hongkong, January 24th, 1900,
A small sickroom has just been added, and new kitchens built: the old kitchen will be re- moved from the middle of the playground, so giving greater facilities for playing fool- ball and cricket,, tennis court made on the lower terrace, a new entrance provided, anda wall built round the playground-improve ments long needed.
The health of the boarders has on the whole been very good there was no serious illness and very little fever, The buys were regularly drilled by a sergeant from the Royal Welsh Fusiliers, and during tie suntmer months were taken in a steam launch for swimming and sea
Afternoon ....Johr. 24mių. *ANNIVERSARIES.
Poran...modern
Kinshia Muru......
Lyeemoon ........
41
City of Rie
Clyde. Coptic Cowrie
12
Doric.....
Eastern
31
Carmarthenshire. San Diego, &c. ...Feb. ioth
Shanghai, &c. ......Jan 27th Kobe
Jan. 29th Singapore, &c...... Jan. 27tb SanFrancisco, &c. Mar. 3rd San Francisco, &c. far, 27th Shanghai........... Feb. 3rd San Francisco, &cApril 5th London................Jan. 29th San Francisco, &c.Mar: roth PASSED THE CANAL
5ydney, &c..........Jan. 27th Outward 30th
December Asturia, Emp. China |Vancouver, &c......April 4th ́ Feb. 14th Benvenue, St. Jerome, Indus, Dart, Lootakken, Emp. Indix
Mar. 14th Lyurowan, Olysapo. 2nd January-Ceylon, Emp. Japan......
Manila (Direct) ... jan, z6th:: Braemar, Eva Luykin, Oldenburg, Saunki | Esmeralda Maru, St. Andrews. 3th January-Lans, Gaelic
San Francisco, &c. Feb. 13th Victoria, B.C. ...... Feb. xoth Nestor Teenkai, Erzherzog, Ferdinana, Glenogle Denbighshire, Ormusan. 9th January Glen Haitan
Swatow, &c.......... jan. 27th Feb. 1st turrel, Tuskar. 12th January-Frian, Calchus, Hakuai Maru Ampy, &d. Straits, &c. Sado Maru, róth January-Bayern, Ido- Hamburg
May 16th meneus, Hakatamaru, Nurnberg, 19th January Hitachi Maru Marseilles, &c. Feb. 9th -Eidsvald, Candia, Copach, Prinz Heinrich, Holsatia Havre, &c. Feb. 8th
Hongkong MaruSan Francisco, &c. Feb. 22nd Kagoshima Maru Bombay, &c......... Feb. and Jan. 26th Kamakura Maru. Marseilles, &c... König Albert ...Straits, &c.
JApril 4th Lady Joicey......San Diego, &c. ...Mar. 31st Menelaus... London...
Feb. 6th Nanchang... Manila, &c,.........Jan. 26th Nippon Mare... San Francisco, &c.Mar., zoth Oldenburg...... Strails, &c. Preussen........Straits, &c. Prinz Heinrich...Straits, &c. ......Liverpool.. Pyrrhus.... Radnorshire....... Rosetta.... Sachsen Stentor...... Stuttgart
1601-Matheus Recci, the Jesuit unissionary,
entered Peking, 1870-U.S. corvette Auena lost through colli-Sydney, Andantico,,
sion with P. & O. steamer Bombay ncar Yokonama. “
TO-MORROW. Thursday, 25th January, 1900. Chinese-25th of 13th moon of 25th year of
Sun-Rises
Sels
High water-Morning
Afternoon Low water-Morning
Afternoon
ANNIVERSARIES.
Chr. 43min. slo, gipin. zhr, tầmin. 3hr, rimin 7hr. 36min. thr. 53min.
1835-St. Paul's Church at Macao burnt. 1858-Marriage of the Princess Royal of Eng-
land and Prince Frederick William of
Prussia.
1881-Great fire at Tokyo; 1000 houses des-
****rroyed arid many lives lostr 1891-Murder of Mr. and Mrs. Win. Keeble
by pirates on the frontier of Tonkin. 1896-Fire at zos, Queen's Road West; 3 lives 1897-Great fire in Saigon; $1,000,000 damage... 1898-Collision between steamers Powan and
Kwangles, in Hongkong harbour,
lost.
Homoward-rath Jan.-Andalusia, Saunia. 16th January-Yarra, Survin, 19th January --Japan, Königsberg.
Shipping.
Arrivals, HOLSTEIN, German steamer; 985, M. Iplan,
23rd Jan-Saigon 19th Jan., Rice. Jebsen & Co.
WOSANG, British steamer, 1,127, K. Johns,
241b Jan.-Canton 23rd Jan., General Jardine, Matheson & Co. KANSIT, British steamer, 1,158, A. Sommerville,
24th Jan, Canton 23rd Jan, General, Butterfield & Swire.
Feb. 21st
Máy xạc
May 30th
Feb. 14th
Queen Eleanor... New York..
Feb. 1st:
Shanghai:
Feb. 5th
Japan
Feb. 3rd
Straits, &c. London....
Feb. 7th
Feb. zoth
-Asian
Straits, &c. Mar 21st Tucoma............Victoria, R.C...... Jan 30th ⠀
Jan. 28th LOYAL, German steamer, 1,237, Lorenzen, 23rd Tamsui Maru...Tamsai.....
San Diego, &c: Mar. 6th Jan Hongay 20th Jan, Dal-Sander Thyra..... Wieler & Co.
Europe, &c. KONO BENG, British steamer, 862; F: W. Valetta............
Strails, &c. Joslin, 24th Jan.,-Saigon 20th Jan, Rice Weimar....
Westphalia Havre, &c.". and General.-Butterfield & Swire.
Wittenberg... Havre, &c. KAMAKURA MARU, Japanese steamer, 3.799 Vawata Mara Thursday, fe, H. Petersen, 24th Jan, Kobe 17th Jan Yuensang...Manila Mi General.-Nippon Yusen Kaisha.
Feb. 3rd April 18th
Feb. 27th .... Jan. 28th. &c.) and 26th
Jan. 29th