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THE DAMAGE TO WARSHIPS.
"PERESVIET" AFIRE,
Tokio, 8th December, 11.30 a.m. The Port Arthur army reports that the bombardment against the Russian ships on Wednesday was fruitful.
Many shots took effect on the Pallado, The Peresvict look fire at 3.15 pm while the Pobjeda heeled to port.
Peresiel and Pobieda.
Tokio, 8th December, 1.45 p.m.. The commander of the Naval Artillery Corps reports that observations from the 203-Metre Hill on Wednesday afternoon,
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1904,
CORRESPONDENCE,
We do not necessarily endorse the opinions expressed by Correspondente in this cofisain.)
MR. DYER HALL ON THE ENGLISHMAN,
TO THE EDITOR or tur "Hʊnugong "Tulegraph"
subsequently, held; the Altar looked, indeed, beautiful; the electric light effect was simply magnificent. As the congregation knelt down in solemn silence on the benediction of the Blessed Sacrament the scene was touching and the reverence bespoke the faith such as is in spired by total dedience to the octrines of the Church, * 77
H.E. THE GOVERNOR VISITS ST. JOSEPH'S COLLEGE.
Apr 19th inst Notwithstanding the inhgy and pressing duties pertaining to his office Hd the Governor makes time is winch to gain a practical acquaintance of the system of
THE ILLUMINATIONS. 511-It was with much interest that I read community. In company with his Aide-de-o'clock, and when darkness was setting in educating the juvenila members of the The ceremony was over shortly before ix as a count of a Dyer Ball's lecture at the camp, lis Excellency this morning went to EY, M. G. A, on Sunday evening; aad was parti:
cularly struck by the pains to which he went to Joseph's College and there saw some belittle those of his own race, and the general thing of the excellent work being carried on at this institution. Upon his arrival: one of prn-Chinese tone of his discourse. The one is the students made an address of welcome ou pictured as a blustering, overbearing tirant, and the other as a meek, patient, and down half the students in the course of which be said they recognised in His Excellency net trodden individual. Now do you know, Mr. merely the hen of His Majesty's (invertiment Ball, I always thought England was the most entitled, to their loyalty, ant merely the bene successful colunising country in existence, and
volent Governor of Hongkong, well deserving that her success was mainly a'tributable to her of their affction, but they saw especially a bined with a marked sense of imperial justice of the wealthy few, but of the great mass and that the Colony of Hongkong in particular of the rising generation policy?
Roast Bee!...
the people left the precincts of the sacred building by the eastern entrance attention was Cold Corned Beef attracted to the Campanille, by the brilliancy of the illumination on the northern face of the strue.ute It exhibited an artistic lan-parency
showed the Refvisan totally submerged up conciliatory rather than aggressive policy, com-true-hearted educationist, solic tous not only 7 ft. 6 in Surmounting the‹ictur of the Ma
bottom).
to the sternwalk, apparently resting on her The Pobieda was listing considerably to port; her hull being below the waterline and exposed to the westward.
STATE OF RUSSIAN WARSHIPS
AT PORT ARTHUR.
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Tokio, 8th December, 8.25 pim. The Commander of the Naval Artillery reports that on Thursday at 2.30 p.m. the actual state of the, Russian ships was as fol- lows: the Peresviet sunk to the stern-walk; the Poltava, Retuikan and Pobieda were all -sunk to the upper deck; the Pallada was *.. healing to port; the Bayan waron fire; and the Sevastopol, alongside a crane at the eastern side of the harbour, was invisible, excepting a portion of the mists.
On Thursday the bombardment was prin- cipally directed at the three latter ships.
PORT ARTHUR FLEET.
FURTHER DAMAGE,
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The school build-
Cheese
Tea or Coffee
Fruits
HASONIC INSTALLATION.
UNITED SERVICE LODGE
9th inst The Masonic Hall was gay with evergreens. bunting and Chinese lanterns, at night, the Occasion being the installation of officers tur
was one of the most brilliant examples of that ing on a very desirable site and so well electric light bulbs in imitation of gems. The man, Wor, Bro, Last, briefly proposed the concert of music and sung was gone through."
A fact of which Mr. Dyer fall must be fully cognisant, (am aware that the lecturer was
sense; but as he on more than one occasion
adapted for its purpose as an edi cational establishment, represents, be said, rather their nspirations and the expectations of their friends dealing with European influence in the brand than the extent of their knowledge. It would rectly cites cases which involve Englishmen, he gratifying to His Excellency to know a and as they are the preponderating influence prize distribution. They believed that prizes, with special pleasure, they looked forward to the in the Far East, it is of no utility to get b hind like steadfast labour and habits of clear per the screen of "European") is that Eglishmen ception, were things to be desired as renting to China with te intention of exercising a senti ought therefore to be encouraged as one of the do not leave their native land and come out to their higher intellectual development, and mental influence over the native population, most valuable means of education. And on but solely with commercial aims-with the ax ception of the salaried missionaries, about whom this round they hoped he would preside at more fatek.he majority of them would de
their prize distribution.
The Rev. Fr. de Maria conducted H.E cidedly resent the notion of being exalted at around the class rooms, and Sir Matthew ap- their "brother's keeper, a burden which reared pleased, with the replies which he
tall would them. reason Mr. Ball gives for desiring to saddle the main received to various questions he put to the this responsibility is that "they know how a
students, and subsequently promised to he younger lonks up to his elder brother and
present at the prize distribution next week, copies him." This argument scan cly holds
He thanked them for their kind welcome and good as between the Europeans and the Chi- also acknowledged a ringing cheer which the Bese. I was under the impression that the scholars gave him as he left the building. last-named race were proud and tenacious of their antiquity, their traditions, and their cur-JUBILBE OF THE IMMACULATE toms, and would be far more inclined to regard the man from the West as the younger and more inexperienced brother" rather than accept him as a mentor, and "take their cue" from .him.
CONCEPTION.
CELEBRATIONS AT HONGKONG
COLLISION IN THE HARBOUR,
CERTIFICATES SUSPENDED.
At the conclusion of the ceremony, the brethren repaired to the D'ning Hall where an admirable repast had bean prepared by the proprietors of the Kin Edward 1la el, and to which is needless to add full justice was dono. The mass was as follows
Turtla Soup Lobster Salad
- Roast Mutton | the year 190j, and a banquet, of the United Roast Turkey
Service Lodge, 3341, E.C. The following Boiled Ham
officers were installed Wor Tro. H. G Pale de foie gras in Jolly
Baker, Wor, Master; Wor. Bro, W. H. Dalley, Game Pia Immediato Past Master; Bro. J. Gimblett, Sei. Roast Pheasant
Warden Bro. J. Hicks, Jun. Werden Wor. Roast Wild Duck
Bro. H.SE. A. Hollo, Treasurer: Bro: W. Kent, Plain Salad
Secretary; Bro W. Harris, Chaplain; Bro. I. G. of the Virgin trampelling on a serpent. The Boiled Potatoes. light colons of the life-like pic ure was sh wh
Roast Potatoes Garrod, Sen. Deacon; Bro. E. C. Lewis, Jun.
electric lamps (f 16 candle power each. The Fruit jelly
Green Peas
Deacon; Bro. J. T. Longstuff, Organist Bro.. on a white ground lit up at the back by 36
Boiled Cabbage:
M. Taylor, Director el Ceremonies; Bro. J. J Jam Tarts Bullin, Inner Guard; Bros. J. Dealy, J. N. fram measured fr. m end to end 11 ft. 9 in. by
Mince Pies
Joner, Stewards; and J. Vanstane, Tyler. An
being entwined in a monogram, and over this
Butter Pound Cake
excellent dinner, testefully served, was done donnawasa huge davice, "Ave Maria," the letters
Crackers
full justice to, and after the toaste The King and the Craft", and "The Worshipful Master! was placed the crown in white and redand green The banquet being concluded, the Chair. had been duly honoured, a very well arranged effect was grand and ev ry credit must bnc King and the Craft," and "The M.W.G.M. and Bros. Jenkins, Tarris, Thurlow and Roberts corded Mr. M. A. Baptista by whom the whole Officers of the Grand Lodge of Scotland, both comprised the orchestra and among others. was designed, the Hongkong Electric Co care of which to is, were enthusiastically received taking part were Bros. F. Robins, D. Japinese lanterns completed the illumination Grand Master and Officers of the District ring, A. T. Walstow, A. Evans, and W. Cullen, rying out his plan to perfection. Plain white The Chairman rext proposed "The District A Christio, H. W. Wolfe, PW. Gold- Boxen, E. Thwaites, G. Rubie, W. Ridley,
ed one mass of light in the thusands of Hongkong and South China In doing so he was in happy humour, and delighted le of the Campanille. The Cathedral itself appear Grand Lodge Scottish Freemasosiy in Courting v. Married" by Bro. A. T. Walstow white lanterns. Viewed at close quarters it said they had carried out their work in a very audience, This may also he said of the comic the dark background of China firs on the hill-with Dr. Jordan at their head they were bound sing-thee songs of Araby" with his well- ed aut conspicuously from the harbour against in which they had had at their command, and ring was in fine voice and rendered "I'il die not appear to advantage, although it show satisfactory manner considering the short time selections of Bro. A. Evans. Bro. P. W. Gold- side. The seminarists' quarters contigious to prove a most successful body. with the Mission House was favourably com
known taste and and expression. Bros. H. The toast having been cordially drunk, -' mented upon. The fairy-like appearance of the many colours enclosing large initials reading Ave Maria shown in light blue was an ingenious ceived, responded. After thanking them for almost leading one to believe he has mistaken Wolfe, in a comic venture, was immense, Dr. Jordan, who was enthusiastically re-and displayed considerable histrionic talen', piece of workmanship on the part of the Rev. the flattering manner in which they had re- his profession: In his song about the s.5. Fr. Augustine St. Joseph's College as usual ceived the toast, he said that they as Officers Bread Poultice, he appeared wearing a jersey. was excellent with its immense northern front of the District Grand Lodge came there that labelled The one design, bread-poultice, age blazing in myriads of Linterns, Mission House does not lend itself too well for their career, and in doing so they claim were several yachtsmen! The programmes The evening feeling that they were just starting. nnd convulsed his audience, among whom artistic display. The arches only were illumi-ed a certain amount of indulgence as they were very elegantly got up and bore on the nated. Of the private residences in "Glenealy" were all new to their work. But they hoped cover a capital likeness of Mr. H. G. Baker, the most attractive was undoubtedly the well the time was not very far distant when the popular Chief Inspector of Police, who was known "Duart," the residence of Consel eira they would be all quite at home in their installed Worshipful Master for the ensuing A G. Romano, Portuguese Consul-General.
new offices. He begged to congratulato the year. A large-sized star in gas jets looked beautiful Naval and Military Lodge on behalf of the over the gateway, although its permanent effect
District Grand Lodge over the excellent choice Tokio, 9th December, 1.25 p.m.
was at times lost whenever a stiff breeze blew they had made in the Master and Officers of 9th inst. The Naval staff with the Port Arthur army Mr. Djer Ball is able to "cognise the
out the fight. Mrs. Rozario's residence at the the Lodge. They felt sure that the prospeřitý Throughout the Roman Catholic word 1904 Public Garden western gateway, displayed on of the Naval and Military Lodge was more on Thursday evening reported that the good work of missionaries and their example" will be remembered as a historical year By the verandah the initials IC in script letters than assured, for with such a Master as Wor Pallada had taken fire and heeled to partsuading the majority of laymenf British na
I am afraid he will have sume diffentry in per Papal ecree it was enjoined upon the Catholic surmounted by a crown, the whole being lighted and prosper in members and wealth, and he Bro. Last everything was sure to run smoothly, with stern down.
commu ities that the year be fittingly celebrat by gas. "Villa Maria showed against the tionality in the East to regard these good folked in commemoration of the fiftieth anniversary windows several transparencies; the figures could assure them that it was a source of satis as anything but sowers of discordand hindrances of the proclamation of the dogma of the Imma 185 in one and 1954 in another were their faction to the Grand Lodge to see such able to the expansion of trade. The day has long since culate Conception. In Hongkong where those principal features. On the Caine Road level and efficient officers installed in the various gone by when preachers of the Gospel went born and broug tup in the faith of the Church Italian Convent made the best showing. "Viva. forth with neither purse nor scrip" Anyway of Rome are numerically such a large body, Maria Immaculada" picked out in white fairy such a fashion is not in vogue in i bina at the it was but to be expected that the demonstra lamps stretched from end to end of the wall on present day, it is common knowledge that tions on this particular occasion would assume the road frontage. Over the illuminated in caused through these missionaries, to the exist of the mid-established faith. The organization the Convent's display. The Spanish Procura ing rivalries between the two Churches and of the local festivities was delegated to a comtion was a disappointment. The angnificent their branches, and to the means adopted to mutee of civilians with the Pro-Vicar, the Rev. frontage which the buildings of this wealthy proselytise the "heathen." It is not against Fr. P. de Maria (in the absence of His Lord Corporation enjoy might have been capable of grievance he is always ready to meet him on Mr. J. F. Krant, hon, secretary, and Mr. Fran was not much pains appene to have been a business footing; but the "younger brother, cisco Tse Yat, hon, treasurer. The central bestowed on the whole get up; the common- who was civilised when his "elder brother" committee was efficiently assisted in all its plate arrangement of coloured lanterns was was yet in his primitive condition, has a decid-functions by ub-committees who were placed neither beautiful nor was it in harmony with ed--and not without reason-objection to be in charge, respectively, at the decorations, the the unique character of the Catholic festivity. called upon to abandon the religion of his an-
illuminations, and the musical part of the pro- What was an apology for a transparency at the cestors. Missionaries may do good work, but gramme formulated as a result of their joint entrance was in poorly lit up by an ordinary it is open to question whether we should not be deliberations.
kerosene table lamp that it was only with bester without them.
The preliminary festivitiesin Hongkong com. difficulty that the subjert could be recognised as Mr. Bali is of opinion that, from seeing a few menced on the 17th September last and were replica of the famous picture of the Madonna. instances where Europeans have shown a lack purely of a religious character The Celebra- The premises of the Missions Entrangeres of morality, the Chinese conclude that the ention Days were fixed for the 7th-rth December, were no more attractive, and he failure of these tire race must be cast in the same mould. Now the principal day being the 8th, when the feast two Missions to do nre than what they dis- the average China a-especially those in the of the Immaculate Conception is usually played last evening is anything but praiseworthy treaty pořte, which Mr. Mall cites as an exem
As set out in the official programme to the two Corporations who possess the means ple--is not lacking in common-sense, and inay Solemn High Mass, officiated by the Pro-Vicar no less than the ability to excel in the be trusted to form a just opinion on that head and assisted by the Clergy, was celebrated in efforts to commemorate in Hongkong such a un ing. If such were not the case-which it a5 the morning, a special choir conducted by Mr. ique occasion in the history of the R C. Church. suredly is not it would indeed be "very sad" O. Baptista, the church organ st, with the Although we leave to the last the mention of Mr. all deplores the fact that, just when the assistance of members of the Portuguese the illumination in the Club building of the Chinese in Canton were beginning to know Sociedade Philarmonica, rendering the vocal Bortuummunity we do not by that in when it was Sunday because the river steamers and instrumental harte of the fun to Merensinuate that it was the poorest. Indeed, but for did not arrive on that day," so iniquitous date. At the morning serv ce the congrega the fact that comparisons are invidius we are ship-owners threw them back into their original tion present was a large one. The interior of inclined to think that the legend "Ave Maria" state of darkness by commencing to run them the large cathedral at Glenealy, so difficult of put up in the most conspicuous part of the again. Very wrong, no doubt, but not a whit successful treatment in the mafter of decoration, Lusitano Club last evening is about as pretty, worse than is to be seen in any civilized sea- was, on this occasion, most effectively draped if simple a piece of illumination as we saw part city of any size throughout the world. in light blue and white hangings the emble anywhere last night. Electricity was respon And yet at home the clergy-even Bishops-matic colours of the IV. M. From the sible for the brilliance of he design; each of the make it a general practice to travel by mil and lolty roof on either side of the nave in initia in the word "Maria" occupied one of boat in discharge of their duties on a Sunday, graceful folds were suspended the spotless the five arches of the building and on the top and no one so much as raises an eyebrow in while drapery interspersed with blue, the "Ave" hailed the symbolic greeting to the amaze at such an act.
pillars being similarly treated in a single sheetB V.M 11 may be mentioned, by the way, of loose hanging of the same material. Over that in the evening the club directors were the centre of the transcept a crown was held in "at home" lo members and their friends. The suspension, with radiating hangi gs to the occasion was availed of by many ladies and four massive pillars at each corner. At the pleasant evening's te e-a-tête was spent in the base of the pillars on the north and south spacious and verandah of the Club, transcepts palms, kindly lent by the Superin- tendeut of the rotanical and Afforestation Department, were displayed to good effect. Along the aisle the same verdant plants and others in pots were tastefully arranged. The
Eleven shots also told on the Gilrak. The Bayan took fire at 11.30 a.m. and was blazing until 4.15.p.1,
The Commander of the Naval Artillery reports that the Amur was, on Thursday, hit around the stern by fourteen shots, and sank.
offices.
Visitors."
ing, the Assistant Harbour Master, Mr. Basil Taylor, held an inquiry into the circumstances attending a collision between the steam launch Ying Fat (Master, Mak Tsan) and the steam launch Choysang (Master, Ho Kau) in the waters of the Colony on the 28th ultimo.
·9th Inst. At the Marino Magistrate's Court, this morn-
Many shots greatly damaged the godowns le troubles in this county have been mainly a form in keeping with the ancient traditions scription a line of coloured lanterns completed that gathering was of peculiar significance from rang, which had been asfern of him, overtook.
and other buildings near Pehyushan and the Arsenal...--
The master of the Ping Fat said that about he was steering up to Copsuimun the Choy 7 am, on the morning of the day in question
him. When abreast of him on his starboard side, she starboarded her heim, and struck his launch on the starboard quarter, slewing him round to starboard, and he ran ashore in con-
ACTION AGAINST TRAMWAY Co | the man of commerce that "john" has any ship Bishop Piszzoli) as its chairman ex officia, the most successful and the best result. As it Grand Master of Scottish Freemasonry in sequence on the small is and to the south of
FOR WAGES,
8th inst.
At the Civil Summary Court this morning, before Mr. T. Sercombe Smith (Puisne Judge), Fung Tsoi, a motorman, sued the Hongkong Electric Tramway Company, for the recovery of 536:58 balance due for wages.
Mr. O. H. Thomson appeared for the plaintiff and Mr. H. W. Looker, of Messrs. Deacon,
Looker, and Deacon, defended.
At the outset Mr. Looker raised an objection that His Honour had no jurisdiction to deal Ordinance 45 of 1902, should have come be- fore a Magistrate-Mr. Thomson pointed out that section 24 of the same Ordinance covered the objection which His Honour over-ruled.
It appeared that the plaintiff entered the defendants' employ on July 1st of this year and remained until November 12th being paid at the rate of 56.92 per week, but he only actually received $89.96, the balance claimed bein" oving.
The defendant company claimed that they were entitled to deduci 22 days' pay for fines, sic, in respect of breach of rules.
ant it be at litet hatten mekanka maker/section/ET DI
Cross-examined, plaintiff said he had not lead the rules, as he had not hid time. He had no idea of the rules. He could only read the simplest characters. The compradore gave him a book of the rules, and when plaintiff told him he could not read, he said, "Ohi get someone to read them to you." Wti- noss had not done so as he had not had time. Ho-west to work at 2:30 p.m. each day and as a rule did not finish until after midnight. He admitted having been frequently fined, which sumis were deducted from his weekly wages.
Judgment for defendants.
EXTRADITION CASE.
IMPORTANT DECISION.
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Then he goes on to say they had their tea commandments, and they were broken right before the heathen. Mr. Ball does not appear to have a very estimable opinion of his fellow countrymen when he tales in this strain. Let him just run through the ten, and he will see that the spectacle of all ten being broken "right before the heathen would indeed be an edifying one. This is certainly a guss libel en the English-speaking race. And then, if
observed
never
a
Passengers by the "Star" Ferry going and returning from Kowloon last night were parti- cularly struck by the beauty of the illuminations as shown at the heights of Glenealy and it was fairly generally remarked that the festivities taken as a whole were, indeed, one of the sights of the city.
By kind permission of Lieut.-Col. W. S. Birdwood and fficers, the Band of the 110th Mahrata Light Infantry discoursed a pleasing selection of music at Glenealy, while the illu mination was kept up; the performance de such were the case, would not the much-ex-main altar appeared prettier; the lighted the large crowd that gathered toge tolled missionaries be better employed in very simplicity of the decorations, consist-ther to enjoy the sight on an ideal evening from rectifying the morals of their fellow-countrymen
an atmospheric point of view. rather than in creating dissension among the natives? At present--and I speak of Hong The case which the man, Harrison Noble,kong in particular-it is a lamentable fact that was wanted in Manila on eximadition on charges unless a young fellow fresh out from Home of alleged embezzlement, as already recorded in seeks the clergy himself, they will never seek these columns, and which had been remanded, him. was called on before Mr. H. H. J. Gompertz at noon to day, when His Worship gave the follow ing judgment: it is urged for the defence that no connection has been established by tween the United States of America, and the Philippine Islands. consider that it the absence of rebutting evidence this is shown by the inscription United States of America Government of the Philippine Islands" on the seal on the request for extradition, addressed
Mr. Ball takes occasion to go back a matter of 57 years to instance a case of a party of Englishmen being murdered-"our and out Mr. Ball, please, spite of your attempt to gloss the matter over-for striking a village elder liut never a word dres he say about the gross outrages that have been perpetrated pn the defenceless women and chi'dien of the white rac by the Chirese
E also ano her gross libe to say that there to the Governor of Hongkong by the Governor are continually cases of thinese win hap, of the Philippine Islands. It is urged thatpened to have enlarged spleen or other maladies there is no evidence as to the status of the succumbing to kicks from Englishmen. An Philippine Islands, and that as they were ceded Englishman may strike a man, lui, except in by Spain as the result of conquest they must very rare instances, is not given to ke ing be taken to be an integral part of the territory people to death. of the United States of America, as a State or Territory, In that caso demand for extradition should be made by the Federal Government) through a Minister of State or Consular Officer Only the case of colonies or dependencies can requisitions. for extradition be by Gover nors hold that as there is no evidence that the Philippine Islands are an integral part of the United States of America either as a State or at Territory. I must presume that the Governor of the Philippine Islands has acted regularly and legally, and that therefore the Philippine Islands are either a colony or dependency of the United States of America. So far as more friendly relations between I hold that the depositions and the warrant the two races being pbasible is concerned, the though not authenticated according to the pro Chinaman must overcome his prejudices against visions of the Extradition Act of 1870, are so foreigners" and all things foreign ere this according 10 section 23 of Evidence Ordinance can come about. He has always shown a of 1889. As to the charges, and 2, larceny hostile spirit to the European, and it is to be by, a servant, at the date when these charges feared will never overcome his deep-rooted were laid the defendant was not the servant of antagonism to all things which augur reform Seligman, nor had the latter then any interest 1am, &c.,
ALBION,
in the business. As to 3, and 4, the deposits were made, with defendant personally. This is not embezzlement by English law. As to 4 and 5, larceny by a servant, there is nothing in the depositions to show that all the money taken, if any was taken, was not so taken before Seligman had an interest in the business or became the master of the defendant, The defendant is therefyre discharged,
So far as these same di-treated persons having more brains than themselves, it is moot point. Possibly they are there, but they in most instances dormant, or are perverted into pernicious channels.
With regard to Mr. Ball's assertion that the European owes bie-whiter skin to his residence in colder countries, scientists do not bear him out. The two races are quite dissimilar. and will ever remain to. Possibly Mr. Ball will curatend that the Chinese may attribute their decidedly unclassical cast of countenance to
the same cause)
Hongkong, 8th December.
Ma Delting the Commissioner of I.M. Cast toms, and Chung Yeogmas are proceeding, to London in negutile there about the restoring of the Chinese Egineenug and Mining Com- pany to the Chinese Government,
ing only of fresh cut dowers and four metal palms expressly ordered from France, together with the wax tapers befitted the solemnity of the tabernacle that held the Holy of Holies. The statue of the Virgin occupied its conspicuove position in the centre of the Altar under the gilt dome, the gift of a Poriu- guese gentleman. We should have preferred, however, to see it without this superfluous piece of ornamentation as well as without the expensive gold and silver hal embellished with precious stores subscribed for by generous lady devotees. Those ornaments accord more with the medieval age of culture when outward appearance appealed to the soul rather than inward devotion. Our observation is only by: the way and must not be taking as detracting fruin the merit of the munificence of the donors, or of their religma fervour.
THE PROCESSION...
Bro. T. Lyons next gave "Sister Lodges and War, Bro, T. F. Hough responded, and said the fact that Wor. Bro. Last was the first brother under the Scottish Constitution who had been sent to the East and had the honour of being installed by Dr. Jordan, the District Hongkong and South China. He was sure he was but the precursor of many worthy Scots Masons to come along and receive a like Lodge (applause). He congratulated their honour at the hands of the District Grand
the visiting brethren did, on his being sent to new Master from his heart, as he was sure all the East to receive that highest honour by acclamation from the Lodge. It was a unique celebration, and he would look back upon it with a great deal of pleasure and satisfaction; conclusion Wor. Bro. Hough, on behalf of the visitors, said a hearty good welcome was always accorded by the Naval and Military Lodge and hetendered the Lodge their heartiest tanks, and hoped they might all be long spired to participate in many similar re-unions, (Applause).
of the newly installed Master, and said that the
Wor. Bro. P. D. Hyett.next.osmaakarbowe?(?!? majority knew of his many sterling qualities, He himself, couli assure them that he found him very useful indeed during his term of office, have-in fact he was almost certain he had gots and he trusted that Wor. Bro. Last would officers to serve uncer him as effic enlly as he have nothing to grumble at. Brother Last as had himself done, and that secured tie would they all knew bad not only supported them in their masonic work, but had done his best both manually and socially in their little amuse- ments, downstairs. He then asked them to' rise and drink to their newly installed Master| in a bumper.
enthusiasm, followed by the singing of "For The toast having been drunk with the utmost he's a jolly good fellow,"
Wor. Bro. Last responded, and thanking them for their expressions of good will, said that had Bros. Hyett, Howell and Borley, he could not it not been for the staunch support of Wor have hoped to have risen to that position, for under them, he had received a very good training.
Wer, S. W. Bro. Hilt having proposed the Sweethearts of Masons, which healths of "Wives, Sisters, Daughters and received, the toast list terminated with "All was well Poor and Distressed Masons" drunk in silence. wih songs and musical selections, the following The toasts were agreeably interspersed admirable programme being gone through :-~
PART 1.
Mabwan. At the time of the collision his engines were going full speed ahead. He at once reversed to try and avoid uning ashore. He kept close in shore because the ebb-tide time of the collision were going ahead. They was to strong. The Choysang's engines at the
him. must have been or she could not have run into
sengers, but they did not race.
Defendant said, both launcher carried, pas- occasion he was on the Ying Fed's statboard On this quarter going at the same speed as she.. The him getting ahead of her. At the moment of Ving Fut ported across his bows to prevent the collision his engines were going astern, They always left Hongkong together and he
was never anxious to get to i sedamnatytais karzat Abend ofer
the overtaking vessel should have kept clear. The Court found that the Chayring being Mr. Basil Taylor was satisfied that the iwo launches were running in opposition to each other, and ench was trying to "jockey the Choytang would be suspended for two months. other. The certificate of the master of the for negligently handling his Inunch. The damage to his launch in bugging the shore so master of the Ying Fat contributed to the closely. His certificate would be suspended for one month.
DEVELOPING KOWLOON
3rd inst During the past few months we have had many indications of the progress being made. with the opening up of Kowloon. This morn ing there are further signs of progress in an pecting particulars and conditions of sales of nouncements in the Government Gazelle res land. Kowloon Inland Lot, No. 1,16, compris log 145,153 square feet at Yaumsti, beld at an annual Crown rent of $1,832, is to be sold by public auction on the 19th inst., at an upset, price of $65,3-8, The purchaser will have to rateable improvements before the expiration of expend on the property the sum of $40,000 in twenty-four calendar inonths from the day of the lot to the satisfaction of the Director of sale. in addition to levelling the whole Area of
Public Works. A road a hundred feet wide on the north, and one fifty feet wide on the east March........Unter dem Siege Binner....pensating any squatters interfered with
of the lot must be formed, the purchaser.com- Messrs. Robers.(piano).
A more valuable lot, but of about the same Jenkins (violin), Harris (mandoline), Thurlow area, is that registered as Kowloon Marine Lot (flute).
No. 87, also at Yaumati, which it is proposed
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tion must be mentioned Senherd, G. Romno. Song......The Girl of my lleart....Bro, Rogers to lease at an carly, date It comprises 145,330.
Congratulations must be extended to those responsible for the local celebrations of the jubilee for the success that attended their labrurs, in particular to those upon whom devolved the question of ways and means. In this connec and Messrs F. M. Graça and Francisco Tse Ent. All the members of the sub-committee contri- buted their valuable conta, while Mr. Baptista to whom we have already alluded revives the memory of his deceased father in his artistic production; and, lastly, to Mr J. F. Kraal, the The afternoon service saw the largest con- indefatigable hon. secretary, the s are of credit gregatins that ever met under the roof of the falls not inworthily for a great deal that con- Roman Catholic Cathedral in ths Colony,tributed in make the occasion so memorable Besides the members of that persuasion there with the Catholics in Bongbong.. were a firge number of people, including many Chinese and European lad es, who took their stand in the Cathedral compound at every point of vantage to watch the progress of the proces sinn as it wended slow way wice round There were besides the usual motley crowd of Chinese spectators. The behaviour of the large co course of people was marked by b coming reverence, and the maintenance of order, never required any extraneous interte enceeven in the evening when the illuminations were on.
FREEMASONRY.
LODGE NAVAL AND MILITARY, 848 (sc) INSTALLAT ON CEREMONY AND BANQUET.
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Song...... We've all been having a go at it......
Bro. Winter. Song.. Juanita.......Byo. Thwaites Selected... Bre. Robins Mandoline Solb...Ora Pro Nabi■...Bro. Allworki Hong. The British Lion... Wor. Bro, Bowen; Violin alo.. The Broken Melody. Bro. Jenkins! shore....Bro. Harriss Song... Sho's one of the handy sort...Bro. Ridleys Songle Days of Old.....Bro. Crerar
PART 11.. March. Under Freedom's-Flag-
square feet, is subject to an annual Crown rent of $1,665, and the premium is $71,676. The- purchaser will be required to do considerable the day of sale must have expended on the reclamation, and within thirty-six months of at ant less than $to,cro in rateable improve..
ments,
·A BUILDING ZOT,
Marine Lot-No. 289, situate of Connaught Road, Shek Tong Tsai, and comprising 16,242 square (eel, is to be put up for sale by public auction on the 27th inst, at an upirt price of ̃
chaser will have to expand rot less than $113,694. The property will be held subject to an annual Clown rent of $98, and the pur $15,000 in rateable improvements on it within. twenty-four months of the date of zale;
CRICKET LEAGUF.
Messrs Roberts plann fenkins (violin), tarris
Mandoline Solo...Scotch Airs...... Bro. Allwork (mandoline), Thurlow (flite),
7th inst. Sarj ..................Leonore ......Bro. Harris: The Installation Ceremony in connection. Vislin Soto... M Dream.....Bro. Jenkins with the above Lodge took place at the Masonic | Song ... Every bullet as its billet... Brp.R_gery. In the procession the various confraternities Hall, Z-and treet, last evening, in the pre- Song. All been having ago... Bro. Win eri Ink part. The members of each were headed sence of a large number of members of the Duet a board Watch...... Bros. Bowen by their respective presidents carrying the Lodge, and visiting brethren. The ceremony
&Thwaites banners of the different order, The Apostle of installation was performed by the District In addition to the above Bro. Street gave ship of Prayer was represented by the youthfal brand Master of the District Grand fadge of the Postman's Knock," whilst Mr. Roberts date
The following is the League table up to members of the Ca hulic Uni n with their discottish Freemasonry in thongkong and South R. F. gave a most amusing burlesque.on tinctive badges. A feature of the processing is China, Wor. Bro. Dr. Jordan, after which the "Home Sweet Home, showing how an ama
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Matches the society of the aubters of Mercy in whose hewly installed Master, Rt. War. Bro. F. J. W. teur to please his hostess, played the famous A, O. C7 sisterhood are included the girls of the Italianas, appointed and invested his officers for the ballad, the only tune he knew, as a pola, a H.K. Police Convent and the Asile de la Sto, Enfance se ensuin, year as follows: Immediate Past wallz, a barn dance, and a military mrch. R. El 6 companied by the. Sisters of both Crdus. Myster Wor. Bro. P. D. Hvett, Wor. 8, Some of the items were really excellent, the Kowloon!........ Many little mites were dressed to represent. Bro. A: W; Hill, Wor. J. W. Bro. T. Lyons, vilin solos of Mr. Jenkins being really ad RG. 93rd Co. angles, the artificial wings of fluffy white pap, treasurer Bro. J. Johnaoo, Secretary Bro. J. J. mirable: Bro, Allwork proved himself a most Craigergower... altached to their white garments making them Blake, Senior Deacon Bro. E. Day, Junior efficient mandolinist, whilst the singing of Cell Service... look very picturesque. The little girls carried Deacon Bro. W. J. Menge, Organist Bro. A. A. Bros Harris, Bowen, Rogers an Thwaites R. A. M. C. ... bunches of evergreens with white liliesThe Caesar, Director of Ceremonies Bra Webb, was enjoyable to a degree. instrumental accompaniment during the proces- Inner Guard Bro. G. W. Coysh, Stads Bros.
H.K. C. C. "A'* A must successful and enjoyable functing Parsees......... sion was supplied by the brass band of the W. J. Gast and C. H. Parkinson, and Tyler came to a termination ut midnight, with the Sociedade Pallarmonica, Benediction was Bro. J. Vansióng,
singing of the National Anthem,
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Played. Won, "Lost. Drawn · Point-
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3 points for a win.
I point for a draw,
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