health of the Queen, and Mr. Shewin that of General Gascoigne, "one of the best, if not the best, Governor wo have ever had. Three cheers and a "tiger" were given and "For be's a jolly good fellow" was cherrily rendered by all. After further cheers for Lady Gascoigne and the General, a short reply was made by H.E.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, MONDAY, AUGUST 1902.
manifested between the two communities-the | asking for news of the warship that was not Portuguese and the British. A bachelors' worrying herself to help him make a show.
Yours, etc., banquet by the Cadets of the Colonial service,
INDIGNANT, some nine in number, was held in the evening,
Hongkong, August 9th, 1907. The river gunboat Aftersen in port was be- decked with flags during the day and at night was gaily illuminated with lanterns.
COLLISION IN THE HARBOUR.
*
insufficient room for the manoeuvre as the tide.
brought into action all its contrariness, and the
Road deck'd their furniture store in good style | Coronation good wishes, behind which came the with greenery, bunting, a photograph an in- fish and otherstrange designs. Oftheformerthore scription, besides many card Mes.rs, were about 80, which may be sub-divided into Watkins, Limited, chemists, illum fed "Long about go of eight feet in length, a few of twenty may he reign; Messrs. Ling and feet, and about 30 of five feet. Each of these Co., furniture dealers at 68 Queen's Road'; were illuminated by about twenty candles, Mesara Deacon and Hastlar solicitors, and included representations of Hoi Bin Yu, The Illuminations.
of 10 Queen's Road; Mr. Crault, of 6 (Canton fresh water fish) Hai, (crabs) Sa Mang- Had not the Coronation bean postponed it is Queen's Road Mesars, Kruse and Co., Yo, (crab) Ka Yu, (barbel) Kak Kup Yu quite certain that the illuminations and decora hundred incandescent Welsbach gas lamps; Pak, (herrings) Tat Sa Yu, (soles) Pe Yu, exhibited a brilliant display of some balf (gudgeon) Cheung Kwan Yu, (halibut) · Tso
* HAIPHONG" AND "CHOWSHAN” tions in general, would have far and away Mr. Farmer, of the Victoria Hotel, in addition (skate). Wan Yu, (touch) Ha, (shrimp) excelled those of Saturday. The triumphal-
Just after we had gone to press on Friday, Tau Loo (perch) Fa Paw Poong, (pike) news arrived to the affect that a collision had to an outline, lit up colourel fires at intervals; arches were sadly missed and many other pro-Messis. E. M. Alvares and Co. decorated their Bin Yu, (bream) Li Yu, (carp) Sa Yu, (shark) occurred between the M. M. 3.5. Haiphong mised decoration, were conspicuous by their absence. Still, this was previously realised, verandahs in Des Voeux Road and Douglas Chik Yu, (catfish) Wong Mei Lun, (diace) and Messrs. Bradley and Co.'s s.3. Chowshan. Mun Yu, (çod-fish) Tit Ta Sa, (dogfish) Lung It appears that the Chowshan had just arrived and the actual show on the Hongkong side of Street with lanterns bearing portraits, of His the water exceeded all expectations Kowloon Majesty: Messrs. N. Mody and Co., of 54 and Ha, lobster) Chai Yu, (mullet) Chi Yu, from the northern coast ports and while proceed- however, was dark and gloomy. The dock 56 Queen's Road, Messrs. H. Price and Co. (inackerci) Ma Yau Yu, (saimon) Cho How Ying to her moorings, in evading some junks, the yard at lunghons certainly had a good dis- together with Messrs. Johnson, Stokes and (turbot) and many others, of which Hai Man play, an outline of a large ship and crown
Master; The Club Germania and Bowling Club Yu, (conger ell) was one of the zo "footers captain tried to pass ahead of the Haiphong, showing out against the cliffs; but as this is in Wyndham Street: Mr. E. M. Hazeland: All were made of gauze, artistically hand then fast to the MM. Co.'s buay. There was situated so far from the City'only those pro- Mr A. G. Romaro, Consul General for painted, and true to nature. Other imitations vided with glasses distinguished the design. Fortugal; Mr. Masaichi Noma, the Japanese included Che Khoo, (partridge) Pak Kup, The wharf and gadowds were black" and
Consul covered his residence with a sea of (pigeons) Ap, (ducks) Sui Ap Chai, (teal) Um- misemble, and the Ferry Boat Company did faxterns; Rev. C. H. Hickling; Messrs. David Chun, (quail) Shan Kai, (pheasant) Kai, (loul) Sassoon-and-Co-Le-tugelha Messrs--Pan-Kau, (doves) Ngo, (geese) Wo Fa Cheuk, not even sport a lamp, on either side, though Palmer and Turner, Linsteallavis and (rice bird) Fo Kai Kung, (turkey) Sa Chuis The boats were simply, crowded during the
E. Niedhardt (the Medical Hall The display (snipe) and others. Ten large prancing evening. There was but one water front dis showed the Sassoon house flag over a long lions with flowing mains caused great attrac play on the central Kowloon side, the P. and Chinese lantern with a crown on it, separating tion, but a large unicora with a book in its steamship Ceylon lying alongside one of the. Piers being well decorated. On to the awning the words "Edward" and "Alexandra" be- mouth, appeared to many the best in the low it was written God bless their Royal animal line. Many fruit designs were easily ridgeropes of the well decks, forecastle head, alike display suspended from the sidescreen jackstays of the hurricane deck completed the citenit. Besides these electric cargo lamps shone out brightly from the forward and after corners of the hurricane duck breaks. On the Hongkong sida things were carried out on sucht a large scale that going into minnie details would necesitate a sameness and monotony. Suffice it to mention a few of the mosi prominent designs, and state that the whole city was like fairyland, abounding with innumerable paper lanterns and glass bulbs of every colour and in every design. The offices
Glowshan was driven against the stem of the
all the port boats were damaged, but the buoy Haiphong. As her weight carried her along,
being between the vessels pievented serious damage to the halls. That of the Chowshan,
however, received injuries, but the French ship we understand, escaped all damage. The page to the Chewshan has not beea stimated and it is not yet decided whether the
TELEGRAMS.
"HONGKONG TELEGRAPH".
SERVICE.
(From Our Own Correspondent.) The Coronation.
LONDON, August 9th,"
12.40 p.m.
The Coronation of Their Majesties- King Edward VII and Queen was serenely consum- Alexandra
The weather was fine. mated,
Celebrations at Wei-hai-wei. A GRAND PROGRAMME..
WEI-HA-WE Aug. 10th,
5.12 p.m.
The Coronation celebrations were held yesterday. At noon, twelve of the warships in port' fired a royal salute, after which a review of the Chinese regiment took place on the
and poop were rows of japanesc lanterns and | Highnesses "; Mr. D.. A. Daddy Burgor; distinguishable. The most prominent repre-injuries to the hall will necessitate ducking. | mainland. Representatives of the:
the Joint Telegraph Companies; Mr.”A. H. Rennie, of Marine Lot No. 278; the Man On Insurance Co. Messrs. Noronha and Co., Des Vovx Road Messrs. Carlowitz, and Co., to gether with Messrs. Arnhold Katberg and Co.;
determined to make it a success. Early Satur day morning the Union Jack was hoisted on the official front of the college facing Robinson Road. At 230 pm. the frame work to receive the decorations was finished on the part of the college fronting the barbour and the lanterns were placed in position. The boys were not a whit dansted by the ominous peals of thunder and lowering clouds which told them that the lantems they were hanging up might possibly not have to be lighted. It was tedious work considering it was all design. Along the front the inscription " Gud save the King" was writ ten in characters to ft. high. On the roof of the college stood across 30 ft. in height made of bamboos and decked out with hundreds of lanterns. It was flanked by an "E" and an "A" 20 ft. high representing the initials of their
sented Heung Chiu, (banana) Sin Tai Tsz, (grapes) Lai chi (liches) Chim Lo Yau (pumalo) Ning Moon; (lemons) Sang Sheng Tim Chang, (oranges) Sa Ll, (pears) Sheung Poon Ti paw-law, (pine-apples, and others,
was
We are told that only a couple of plates are dented.
CHINESE MARITIMÈ CUSTOMS ESPIONAGE.
VIOLATION OF PORTUGUESE TERRITORIAL
WATERS,
the North China insurance Cojine China Fire
There were also innumerable lamps of Insurance Co.; Messrs, Cawaje hojee and various design, and street vendors' utensils, Co of 21 Stanley Street; the Club Lusitano in stalks, parrots, barbers' paraphernalia, sun
(From Our Correspondeni.) Shelly Street displayed many portrait lanterns lamps, dragon lamps, butterflies, wheelbarrow
MACAO, August 8the and a large illuminated portrait beir Majes-revolving lamps, besides many other moving
An arrangement exists with the Eastern and ties surrounded by a Shamrockle and designs, They represented men catching fish,
beetles crawling, andother uncommon designs. Australian Steam-ship Co., Ld., and the Rose border; the China Sugar Ranking Co.,
The various flower lamps were exceptionally Pacific Mail S. S. Company by which one Ld., and Messrs. R. S. Woonwall and Co. "of the P. and Q. certainly deserved inclusion the decoration of the premises and, they were! Pagoda placed in
The pupils of St. Joseph's subscribed towards pretty. Then there was a large mandarin's of the Companies' steamers calls at Macao a garden, but the once every two months to load opium herce in the foremost not that their display was more
most interesting of all were seven flower to the Australian Colonies. and America. expensive than many others, but the illumina
bordered, canopy covered designs, each re- Owing to the shallowness of the water in the ted company's house fing surmounted by inlaid letters " P. & O.," gave a splendid effect. The
things, which appeared meaningless to the presenting Chinese legends. Many other Inner Harbour, these steamers anchor off the offices of the China and Manila Steamship
foreigner, were undoubtedly looked upon in a Company land a somewhat similar design, but
different light by Chinese historians. An old the blue lanterns were too pale so the flag was
story concerning Kin Las, who crossed the only recognised by close observers. The fact
river Yangtze and sloped with the Queen of the building being a muss of light however,
of Shewan, was represented by figures made it very attractive. Messrs. Jardine,
of the happy couple. Then there Matheson's building looked wall, being prettily
a soldier of an army, which had been outlined by alternate red and white lamps,
deseated in battle, surrounded by his enemies while an illuminated gauze flag over the porch
and represented with his wife on his gave a good effect. Queen's statue was electri-
back. The story says that the enemy captured cally illuminated in the same manner as on the
him, but was so impressed by his patriotism night of the Coronation tea in the City
that they let him go unmolested. A student, Hall, The Hon Wei A Yuk's house shone cut
and fairy holding a baby boy was also seen, brightly from a black patch on the higher level. Prince's buildings made the best
the legend being that a student, prayed for a son, and his prayer was answered. Another degrees with honours is represented standing on the back of a fish. The luck fable' entitles him to do so.
These are only a very few of the interesting details, and it should not be omitted from the report that Chinese bands, dispensed music" sion was arranged by Captain Ramsay, Mr:
· Ho Tung and Mr. J. Barton, and was prepared under the sole management of Mr. Ho Tung's brother, Mr. Ho Kom Tong. The procession started from Nos, 86, 82, 8; Wanchai Road at Macao, she was placed under arrest on sus 7:15: these three houses were rented for the picion of carrying contraband opium on board express purpose of bolding the many features by the Chinese revenue launch Kuus Ser
The master of the Cheong Fat was urged to of the procession. The route along which it sign a declaration, the effect of which would was to have gone was from the Western Dis-have been to implicate his vessel, admitting trict by way of Queen's Road, Peddars Street, that she was in Chinese waters at the time of. Des Voeux Road, Wardley Statue, round the heat is, weasel was within the waters of the seizure. Whereupon the master declared Queen's Statue, Chater Road, Murray Road and colony of Macao and no breach had been com- thence East by Queen's Road.
mitted against the. Customs regulations, and refused point blank tó incriminate himself by affixing bis signature to the docuiment produced to him.
France and Blam:
The French Foreign Office desies the re call of the Chargé d'Affaires at Bangkok.
Pan Ah The Coronation.
HRH Prince Henry of Prussia kan. arrived in London,
N
Salutes of forty-one gum from the Tower, and twenty-one from Hyde Park, awoke London at sunrise this morning.
The weather is promising
Lord Salisbury Indisposed. Lord Salisbury, who is slightly indisposed," has been permitted to be absent from the Coronation of Their Majesties.
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Death of Lucas Meyer. The sudden death of Commandant Lucas Meyer from heart disease is announced at,
Brussels.
TYPHOON WARNING.
In his daily report issued this afternoon, Mr. F. G. Figg states:
On the ruth at noun:→Delayed observations show that the typhoon was moving N.E. off the W. coast of Japan yesterday morning. fallen in the extreme Nail, probably owing to the typhoon in Japan. Gradients slight with Forecast: variable or E. winds, light to moderate variable winds on the China coast. moderate; thundershowers.
The barometer has risen on the China coast;
Commercial.
Chinese community presented a loyal address to be forwarded to His
Considerable business has been done in Majesty, and a congratulatory tele
·CHINA SUGARS at $104 to $105. la DOCKS gram was drawn up and despatched. to the King. Mahto, the British good feeling prevails, and sales have been made at $197.50 to $200, with buyers at the name of the port, was officially prolatier figure, WHARVES-a small lot has claimed Port Edward, in honour of been placed at 588 and $89 with sellers at the His Majesty. The Commissioner, the latter price. A parcel of INDO CHUINAS changed on. J. H. Stewart Lockhart, C.M.G. hands at $86. HUMPHREYS ESTATE can be and Mrs. Lockhart held an At Home placed at S11.25. Sales of HONGKONG LAND at Government House, the guests INVESTMENTS were effected at $168 to $169 including Rear-Admiral H. T. Gren- and are wanted. CANTON AND MACAO STEAM- fell, C.M.G. and staff of H.M.S. Albion together with. the principal residents. The fleet was illuminated at night,
France and Macao. CHINESE VIOLATE PORTUGUESE TERRITORY.
MACAO, August 9th.
10.50 a.m.
In the course of a lengthy inter- view with Ip Liu San, the Chinese naturalised Portuguese subject, he handed me copies of the document ordering his arrest and his petition to the French Consul. The Chinese
Macan roadway. The opium is conveyed on board junks in tow of the s. s. Heungshan con- voyed by a steam-launch under charter to the Opium Farmers. The last of such shipments was attended by a violation of Portugaese territorial waters by revenue launch of the Chinese Imperial Maritime Customs. The systematic espionage of vessels employed in the local trade by vessels of the Chinese Cus- toms had been in Hongkong at various times and so recently, as before the Convention ceding an extension of the colony's boundaries, a subject of much irritation to merchants and others engaged in that trade. And it was only after the Customs Stations were removed to a distance away from the neighbourhood of the officials in endeavouring to effect the subordinate officials of the Chinese Customs by entering Macao. The French ceased to be a source of annoyance to traders misionaries claim three sites, aggre- most immediately affected by them. The fol- lowing are the facts of the latest case of viola-gating about four acres, situated at tion of the waters of Macao. The Cheong Fat Suikaupu and Saimaihang in Passe- steam launch, licensed by the local Harbour leao, and Pacnaibang near Kat-tai, Office to trade between Macao and its island Opiam Farmers to convey a junk laden with opium to the American mail steamer Hong- kong Maru lying at anchor in the Macao roads. At a point alleged by the Chinese Customs people to be in Chinese Fat as within the limits of the waters of
of their prominent position and looked Majesties. About 7 p.m. all was ready and the student, who had passed his first mandarin harbour limits that the abuses practised by the arrest violated Portuguese territory very gay. The letters E. R. were displayed boys adjourned for an early dinner. At a quarter from each corner. Nor had the more shut into eight lighting began and from that time till Queen's building a meagre decoration. Great the destructive shower of rain fell, the collegat trouble was taken over the Hongkong
was a magnificent spectacle standing out in and Shanghai, Chartered and other banks solitary grandeur on the side of the hill. From and, needless to say, it was not wasted, remarks overheard on the Praya and the Ferry Victoria. buildings in addition to a lantern Launches many say the St. Joseph's College in no half-hearted manner.. The whole proces dependency of Taipa, was chartered by the suspended a large crown over the Queen's Road thoroughfare. Messrs. Lane, Crawford's establishment was decorated with a good flag and lamp display and as for Messrs.
decorations seem to have been second to none in the Colony.
The Fireworks.
waters
"(Reuter's.)
The King and the Japanese.
LONDON, August 7th. Besides the high officials of state, only
admitted to the jetty on His Majesty's arrival
BOATS have sellers at $37.50. BANKS are. quiet, and nominal
OPIUM QUOTATIONS.
Hongkong, 11th August, To-day's 'quotations are as follows:
Per chest. NEW PATNA
$912
13
BENARES
-OLD-PATNA
BENARES
NEW MALWA sim OLD
13
PERSIAN-Best quality.
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To-day's Advertisements.
STEAMSHIP "TONKIN"
·COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.
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NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. ·
CONSIGNEES of Cargo from London, ex s.s. Ortegal, in connection with above Steamer, are hereby informed that their Goods, with the exception of Opium, Treasure and Valuabies are being landed and stored
at their risks into the Godowns "of the. Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Limited, at Kowloon, whence delivery may be obtained immediately after landing.
Optional Cargo will be forwarded on unless intimation is received from the Consignees before 6 PM, TO-DAY, the roth instant, re- questing it to be landed here.
Watson and Co.'s Dispensary it attracted the morning, when a quantity of rockets were arrived at the Queen's; Statue at 9 30 p.m. It but contended by the master of the Cheong, Admiral Ijuin, of the Japanese Navy, was Undersigned. Goods remaining unclaimed
crowds from all direct ons Cries of foe (fire) were heard from many directions but the glare was caused by a couple of Wat son's native staff throwing powder on to coloured flames thus casting a fine light on a
variety of hunting adorning the building. The oft, attacked Clock Tower was well lit up and the premises of Messrs. Butterfeld and Swire
A good display of fireworks commenced in
set off from a lighter moored off the Naval Yard extension works. They exceeded for originality and design, any previously seen in the Colony. Rock or rocket whizzed into the sky and on concluding their
ascent burst and threw into the air flags suspended from yellow parachute things of Union Jacks and the flag of Japan To heat the many delighted cries of the bewildered coolies on the Praya
was in
itself
The Harbour..
were very attractive, showing' in addition, to other designs the Hong name (Tai Koo) in-red. Though a large sum of money was a treat. These fireworks were a contribution
Giving praise to where praise is due-the expended on the adonment of the Hongkong of the Japanese residents, who like true allies, Hotel the building was too large for the wished to take a prominent part in our corona illuminations of the Japanese Cruiser Chitara prepared display. Quantities of evergreention festivities. In the evening various fire beat everything. She looked like a phantom were seen in the various displays and added work displays were to be seen in different parts ship with her masts and funnels giving forth a greatly to their effectiveness. Messrs, NiMody of the Colony. Near the Connaught Statue weird outline. The Indo-China s.s. Loong and Co's premises were lit upthe following, words, fairy fountains of fire spurted forth stars of Sang was dressed with lanterns, and the China On Him be pleased to pour, thy chuisest gifts every colour, and when rockets streamed in all and Manila s.s. Perla was gaily decorated, ip store ;" and then we gut the downpour. directions, again was heard the many exclama. many lanterns hanging around the forward and
The weather first showed signs of being wertions of the crowd
after decks. At a gun fire from HIM.S. Tamar, shortly before nine o'cock when it began to
the Rinalde and herself switched on their drizzle, but it was not till about 9.30 that the -No one ever doubted the success of the fish electricity and showed the work of those heavy rain commenced-So heavy indeed that procession as such interesting exhibits cannot aboard in the form of the royal monogram on a shield and "God save the King "outlined in fire. of the streets were flooded, and as the fail to command lavourable criticism, and as whole Colony had turned out it was some con long as it lasted the unique show was undoubt- The Rinaldo had outline her hull, and had a siderable time before all could gain shelter. edly the greatest attraction of the illuminations. bright crown suspended amidships from the In fact many preferied the wet road to the Lke everything else however, the heavy down jumper stay. Many rockets went up from the crowded foot paths even though skeletons of pour showed it no mercy, though the storm Tamar, and as they ascended the jolly jack Japanese lanterns continually tried to play cloud permitted it to get far enough on its way tars on the U.S.S. Monadlock followed them quoits with their beads, Needless to say that to enable us to have a lot, before with their searchlight. Oh that miserable Hoards soon thinned down into crowds.
It had rain. To think that such a display should beings wind up so miserably.
At Macao.
'many
The Fish Procession.
commencing the work of dest wound its way through a laketa ba as far as the Queen's staili po piben the rain commerced. The hugh aquarium ne deabt The small Dritish Community at Macao of appeared to the Deities like a dry trout stream about a score people of both sexes celebrated
The matter was simultaneously reported to the Commissioner of Customs at Lappa Station and to the Acting Governor of Macao. An inquiry will be held. Capt. W. E. Clarke will be asked to give evidence. His vessel, the s.s. Heungshan, was, at the time the alleged offence was committed, towing the junk with
the opium on board.
CORRESPONDENCE..
{We do not necessarily endorse the opinions expressed by
Correspondents in this column.?
THE TERRIBLE'S COALING RECORD. To The Entzor oF THE "Hoxoxong TelegrapIL.“ STR,-Some of your readers may be interested in learning the method employed in Singapore to beat the Hongkong record in coaling a war ship.
.M.S. Terrible being expected at that port early on Sunday, the 3rd inst, all the steamers wanting to work coals on that day were told that it would be impossible to do so, as every effort was being made to beat the Hongkong record in coaling.
at Portsmouth.
Admiral Ijuin was there presented to the King.
It now appears that the presence of the
Bills of Lading will be countersigned by the after MONDAY, the 18th instant, at NOON. will be subject to rent and landing charges.
All claims must be sent in to me on or before the 18th instant, or they will not be recognised. All damaged packages will be examined on MONDAY, the 18th instant, at 3 P.M.
No Fire Insurance has been effected.
G. DE CHAMPEAUX, Agent
Japanese warships at Spithead was not an rangement. This is regarded as a mark of act of international courtesy, but was by ar special favour towards the Japanese nation. Hongkong, Joth August, 1902,
Coronation Visitors.
LONDON, August 8th. TR. H. the Crown Princes of Greece and Denmark; the Grand Duke of Hesse, and other princely relations of Their Majes- ties King Edward and Queen Alexandra, have arrived in London.
The King's Health. His Majesty bore the journey from Cowes to London without fatigue. He passed a good night, and appears to be in excellent health. The wound is now practically healed.
Cholera at Alexandria. Five deaths from cholera have occurred at Alexandria.
France and Siam.
The French Chargé d'Affaires at Bangkok has requested to be recalled owing to the difficulties he is encountering with the Siamese officials.
LATER.
The Coronation. The King's message to his people:
the Colonies, and in India, on the eve of his coronation, His Majesty the King expresses his heartfelt appreciation of the deep sym- pathy which they have manifested towards. him during the time that his life was in, danger, and of the admirable patience and temper wherewith they have borne the dis appointment of the postponement of the ceremony.
Parliament Adjourned.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES,
THE P. &'O, S. N. Co's Steamship
"CEYLON,"
[10040
FROM ANTWERP, LONDON,PORTSAID,
SUEZ AND STRAITS. A Consignees of Cargo by the above-named vessel are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed and placed or their risk in the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company's Godowns at Kowloon, where each consignment will be sorted out mark by mark, and delivery can be obtained as soon as the Goods are landed This vessel brings on Cargo :—
From London, &c., ex 5.8. Peninsular..!! Optional Goods will be landed bere unless instructions are given to the contrary before 2 P.M., TO-DAY,
Goods not cleared by the 16th instant, at 4 P.M., will be subject to rent.
No Fire Insurance will be affected by me in any case whatevergo
All damaged Packages must be left in the Godowns and a certificate of the damage obe tained from the Godown Company, who will survey goods at 11 A.M. on: TUESDAYS and FRIDAYS. Certificates of damage must be obtained within ten days of the Vessel's arrival here, after which no Claims will be recognised,
ANEKA HEWETTI
Superintendent.
Hongkong, 11th August, 1902.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
"GLEN" LINE OF STEAMERS.
FROM MIDDLESBRO”, ANTWERP, LONDON AND STRAITS
THE Steamship
Burnside, the residence of Mr,. Fung Wa Chun was beautifully illuminated with some 2,000 lanterns in splendid devices, including
A great part of Saturday iras employed In a message to his people at home, in the oft repeated" prayer, "God save the King,
carrying coal down to the benk that the vessel was to use and of course that particular berth of the front building. The trees in the cricket and believing they had overlooked the fact the Coronation of their Sovereigns on the 9th
was to be kept clear although one or two ground were covered with pretty little glass that it would be more natural for fishes to be inst in a very quiet manner. As originally steamers were waiting in the roads for a berth bulbs, and contributed to an exquisite scene,in water gave orders to Thor Salto relate fixed the occasion was to have been marked to take in bunkers. The Sailors Home displayed a ten feet anchor, the hugh finny moasters could not stand it, but by a public ball at the Military Club kindly sand letters E.R., which threw a bright reflection sadly swam into shelter over the heads of placed at the disposal of the Celebration Com-
on the waters of West Point P
Other d
the non finay but very wet and mittee. The ball would have been attended by displays worthy of note included those clammy spectators, who had already the officials and elite of Macao. On Saturday of the Spanish Mission House Sir Paul sought protection. The procession will inst, however, the only public function held Chater's residence The Castle Mr H. Nlong remain in the minds of those who saw it. was a reception at noon by the British Vice- Mody's residence. Buxey Lodge in Caine While it was winding to way along the main Consul, Mr. F. O. Seaton at his residence,
Excelsior, Alf the Government Officials would they have told how all the work of the journed until the autumn after prolonged Goods are being landed at their risk into the bad was surrounded by a blaze of light from thoroughfare, it could be seen to extend over the many trees and designs, the central being half a mile, and, upos making enquiries it was EA [over" God bless the Emperor of ascertained that eves inue hundred cople stere India Messrs Graca and Co., postage stampemployed carrying the beautiful designe, which dealers together with Mr. R. P. D..S, do Silve, it is surprising and also interesting to nole, the Indian Jeweller in the comidor of the cost only about $3,000. The many curlously Hongkong Hotel: Messrs Meyrenk and Co., designed articles wers, mado Messia E. L. Sasson and Coy - The Dentsches hand painted gauze, and were ma
Asiatische
Messrs
and Co., off about to artists at Tai Leung.. ank Buildings, Queens Road, Canton. The weird and fantast
Lee and Co. of & Queen, headed by
Road
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met at Government House, and headed by the Acting Governor (Mr. Alfredo Lello) called in a body on the British representative at the ap- pointed hour, The garrison band and a guard of honour were drawn up to receive the Governor; suitable music was rendered during the recep. tion Through the indisposition of the majority of the local Senators, the Municipal Council was unfortunately not officially represented on the occasion. A perfect entente cordial was
The rose of Commons has been ad-
Therefore, it will not be a surprise to learn thai keen disappointment was felt when Sunday passed without the least sign of the war ship. Seven merchant steamers, therefore, lost one whole day simply because the coaling depart ment wanted to show what could be done in their port, and we should no doubt have seen letters in Fairplay" about the smart work, but wharf had to be suspended in consequence.
The following coal laden vessels were debates on the Education Bill Out of stopped:-Xenia, Ventor, Jumna, Herman, twenty clauses of the Bill discussed only seven were passed. The question of the Lerche Obra, Ausgar Baron, Geamis.
Dont you think, Mr. Editor that this is anagement of voluntary schools is the chief point of contention, and it is still unsettled. funny way to break records?
i
Just fancy about 3,020 coolies and several hundred tons of coal on the wait for a vessel that steams along very easily at 9 am, the fellowing morning,
hear that Mr. Sellars was on the phone as soon as he opened his eyes in the morning
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The Coronation:
LONDON, August 9th, Their Majesties King Edward and Queen Alexandra were crowned at Westminster Abbey at forty minutes past
PROVISION BAKER..
GLENESK," having arrived from the above Ports, Consignees. of Cargo by her are hereby informed that their.
Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowlood Wharf and Godown Co. Ld, at Kowloon, where each consignment will be sorted out mark by mark, and delivery can be obtained as soon as the Goods are landed, -- Goods not cleared by the 17th instant will be subject to rent,
No Fire Insurance will be effecte
All damaged packages must be left in the Godowns, and certificate of the damage obtained from the Godown Co, within ten days after the steamer's arrival, after which no claims will be recognised BASEN
BAR MCGREGOR BROS & GO
Hongkong, 11th Augnál, ïçõ
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