FREEMASONRY.
LODGE ST. JOHN, 618, C.
* INTALLATION CEREMONY AND PANQUET, 13th inst. The istallation ceremony in connection with the above Lodge took place at the Maronic. Hall, last evening, there being a large attend- ance of members and visiting brethren. The ceremony was impressively conducted by Rt. Wor, Bro, Dr. Jordan, District Grand Master of the District Grand Lodge of Scottish Free masonry in Hongkong and South China, R. Wor. Bro. L. Cotter being duly installed Master, The incoming Master then appointed and invested his officers as follows:-Im mediate Past Master, Wor. Bro, J. A. Tarrant, Wor. Sen. Warden, Bro. H. K. Davidson, Wor. Jun. Warden, Bro, C. J. Tyndale-Lea, Secretary, Wor. Bro. 1. Lochead, Treasurer, Bro, A. Ritchie, Organist Bro. H. F. Campbell, Senior Deacon Bro. E. W. Carpenter; Junior Descon Bro. H. W. Strike, Ditector of Ceremonies Wor. Bra. J. Dickie, P.M. Inner Guard Bro,
H. B.. Carter, 1st Stoward Bro. T. Blair, and Steward Bro. J. Anderson, and Tyler Bro. J.
Vanitone.
At the conclusion of the Lodge, the brethren sat down to an excellent supper in the dining room. The arrangements in this department were in the capable hands of the proprietors of the King Edward Hotel, and gave every
Fatisfaction. The menu was as follows -
SOUP.
Turtle Soup SALAD,
Lobster (Plain)
Roast Beef
Roast Turkey
JOINTS.
Roast Mutton Cold Corned Beef Boiled Ham ENTREES.
Pate de Foie Gras in Jelly
Game Pio
GAME.
Roast Pheasant Roast Wild Duck VEGETABLES.
Boiled Potatoes
Roast Potatoes Green Peas Boiled Cabbage SWELTS. Fruit Jelly Jam Tarts Mince Pies Butter Pound Cake Cheese, Crackers, Fruit, Tea and Coffee. The banquet being concluded, The Worshipful Master proposed "The King and the Craft," and "the Most Worshipful the Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Scotland," both of which were received with much
enthusiasm.
He then proposed the healths of "the District Grand Master and officers of the District Grand Lodge of Scottish Freemasonry in Hongkong and South China." In doing so he said, as they were all doubtless aware the District Grand Lodge had only been recently formed and he might say that Lodge St. John, as the senior Scottish Lodge in the Far East, was to a great extent influential in promoting the Grand Lodge. The formation of Lodge Eastern Scotia in Kowloon, in which Lodge St. John was also the prime mover, rendered the form ation of the Grand Lodge possible, and it so happened, very opportunely too, that there were sufficient pasi masters of Scottish Freemasonry to fill the various offices in the District Grand Lodge, He thought it redounded to their credit, that they had selected Wor. Bra. Dr. Jordan to the post of District Grand Master, for his record in freemasonry in the East was a sufficient guarantee for the success of this District Grand Lodge. Considering that was only the second Installation ceremony Dr. Jordan bad conducted since his appointment he was sure they must have all been impressed with the admirable manner in which it was carried out. He hoped the District Grand Lodge would prove an incentive to the junior remote wanken of the various Scottish lodges, to
the District Grand Lodge. In concluidly in hoped that Dr. Jordan might live for many years to carry on his duties as District Grand Master (applause).
The toast having been cordially honoured, Wor. Bro. Dr. Jordan briefly responded. He said it was with the greatest satisfaction that the officers of the District Grand Lodge saw Bach daughter lodge in its district prospering so well. That prosperity was due to the Masters of Lodges. Their influence was supreme, their power was great, and their example, unless it was a thorough good one, was bound to reflect on the Lodge to its dis credit. That night they had had an opportunity of seeing how well and efficiently St. John's Lodge had been conducted, and he sincerely congratulated the Lodge on iis choice of officers for the current year.
Bro. N, K. Davidson then prosposed "Suc- cess to sister Lodges and Visitors,” which was enthusiastically toasted.
masons.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, SATURDAY, DECEMBER
"VICTORIA REGATTA TIFFIN.
12th inst.
As a fitting wind-up to the successful regatta, some thirty odd members of the V. R. C, met together at the Hongkong Hotel yesterday, where an excellent tiffin was served, in a private dining room. In the absence of Mr. A. Chap man, Mr. R. H. B. Mitchell presided over the exceeding jolly little party, and everything passed off in the happiest style The toast of "The King" having been given from the chair and loyally honoured. Mr. Shaw, of the Canton Rowing Club, proposed "Pospority to the Club." In doing so he hoped the matches between Canton and Hoogkang world become an annual affair, and that they would be carried out in the samo good natured spirit as had marked the Regatta now over (Hear hear). He knew it would be very hard indeed for the Canton men to keep up their present high standard, but at any rate they would always do their best to put up a good game.
Mr. H. C. Austen, the populariecretary of the Club, responded. As regards the Club he did not think there was much to say. The progress they had made during the last twelve months had been surprising. They had done wonder- fully well, and the membership had greatly increased. The present standing of the Club was higher than it had ever been, and he hoped they would continue to do even better in the future. He referred to the various fixtures of the past year, arranged by the V. R. C., all of which had proved eminently successful, thanks to the support of the Committee and members. He was sorry to say that he was compelled to resign the Secretaryship, and although he regretted having to do so, he was obliged to relinquish the position through no fault of his own. He thanked them for the kind way in which every one had helped him to carry out his duties, and he hoped he bad given satisfac
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He had spent the greater part of his spare time in doing the work, hut he had done if willingly, for he liked to see sport of all kinds going ahead in the Colony. Although he was obliged to resign the Secretaryship he should always do everything be possibly could for the V. R. G., and sport is general. He thanked the Committee for the manner in which they bad treated him, and incidentally remarked that in his opinion they had a working Com mittee of which they should all be proud. (Hear hear). The Chairman next gave The Visitors," and extended in paticalar, a most cordial welcome to their Canton friends, who, he said, had proved themselves good all round portamen and had carried everything before then. None of them expected them to win the races they had, but it would serve to make the members of the V. R. C. bluck up another year, and try and retrieve their fast laurels. (flere, here). He hoped in future to s t not only their friends from Canton competing, but as crews from Shanghai and Singapore, whom they would always be pleased to incet. The toast was received with enthusiasm, after which Mr. Purnell briefly responded. He said u now remained for Longkong to come up to Canton and see what they could do. He was sure their meeting here, would be the means of stimulating rowing in the future, and he hoped half a dozen competitors, would be able to bring many more.-Afterwards the healths of the "Press," proposed by hit 1. Meek, and acknowledged by Mr.T. Clark, and the "Ladies" facetiously given by Mr. Nobbs, and acknow. ledged by Mr. J. W. Bains, were submitted. The remainder of the afternoon was devoted to conversation and music, the gathering, though quite informal, proving pleasant to o degree.
that cext year, Canton instead of sending only
THE INTERPORT CRICKET MATCH.
In the friendly criticisms of Shanghai cricket in the recent interport matches, quoted from the Hongkong Telegraph, two expressions seem to call for comment.
The writer of those notes cannot have watch ed the cricket very carefully, if he speaks of Shanghai's "complete failu e adding the re- mark that "Shanghai never looked like win. ning against Hongkong,"
In the first day's play, on a fiery bumpy wicket, Shanghai made 229, and then dismissed four of Hongkong's best batsmen for 94. Again, on the last morning of the match, the Long- kong wickets were falling fast, and it looked nt one time as if the small total of 107 runs, which were wanted to win the match, would not be reached. R. Hancock, the Hongkong captain, one of the most fearless hilters was forced to play with extreme canton, and it was flue in a great measure to his effort that Hongkong won the match.
·HONGKONG'S HOUSE OF
DETENTION.
BY AN EX-INMATE.
(Special to the" Hongkong Telegraph”)
13th inst
It was observed in a previous article on the subject of the House of Detention in Hongkong that even under the best conditions, even when the person "detained" is blessed with the phi losophic temperament, there are annoyances Of course, what might under other circum- stances prove mere trivial affairs which could be slurred over with a laugh are apt to assume huge proportions in the eyes of the sufferes, especially when he has long days and longer nights to brood over his tribulations. But take
this instance :
generation are heirs, and, from which, up to the present, they can no more escape than a man who walks through fire can escape from pain. It would appear, that from time im memorial, doctors, in the south of China ai any rate, have been quacks. Confucius re marks the people of the south have a saying a man without constancy cannot eliber be a wizard or a doctor-good." He endorsed the sentiment. The word translated "wizard" is generally rendered wilch," and, according to the services for which they were requisitioned, thay were "rain witches. The sage, of course, believed in witchcraft, si other eminent men have believed in it. Still that he should bave coupled the two professions together is sugges tive. Native doctors are little, if any, better to-day than they were then among the people of the south, in his age.
-17, 1904.
STONE-LAYING CEREMONY
AT KOWLOON.
12th inst.
-337
CHEVALIER VOLPICALLI
SANITARY BOARD.
13th Int. The usual fortnightly meeting of the Sanitary Board was held in the Board room this after- Boon, Hon. Dr. Atkinson presided, and there were also present Hon, A. W. Browin, Col. W. E. Webb, R. A. M. C, Mr. Lau Chu Pakti Mr. E. A. Hewett, Mr. H. E. Pollock, R.C., Dr. G Barnett, Mr. A. Rumjabn. Dr. A Macfarlane, and Mr. T. H. Hanmer, secretary.
AT HOME AT THE CITY HALL,
Burgthingt Yesterday afternoon" Chevalier, Volpicelli, At Kowloon on Saturday afternoon, the Pro- Consul General for Italy, and Mrs. Volpicelli, were "At Home" at the City Hall, which bad Vicar Apostolic, the Rev. Fr. P. de Maria, per farmed the ceremony of laying the foundation been tastefully decorated, the occasion bolaga stone of a new Roman Catholic church given by eception to meet HR. H. the Duke of Dr. A. S. Comes in memory of his p Tents and Abruzzi, cousin of His Majesty the King of sister, and as an act of his love and veneration Italy, and commander of H.1.M.S., Lauria. to the Blessed Virgin. It has long been real-About two hundred and fifty invitations had ised by the Catholics of Kowloon that there was been accepted, H.E. Sir Matthew Nathan, need for further church accommodation, but Admiral Sir Gerard, Lady and Miss Noel, owing to lack of funds nothing could be done Major General and Mrs. Villiers Hatton, Com until Dr. Gomes came forward with his gens inodore and Mrs. Dicken, macy Nayal and rous offer to erect a building, which it is esti Military officers, and the 24 of Hongkong mated will cost about $23,000, Messrs. Palmer being among those who had accepted.invita It is hardly necessary to descend into details and Turner were consulted and have prepared tions. The band of H.L.M.S. Liguria in order to convince our readers that pain and plans of a pretty little building with a tower stationed in the verandah, and played a lively The day after entering the House, each per
the ceremony were the Rev. Frs. G. Spada refreshments were laid out, and discussed in the old Chamber of Commerce room, and a son is required to undergo a medical examina-suffering are a heritage into which the Chinese and spire. Assisting the Pro-Vicar Apostolic selection of music during the evening. Light tion-well and good. He is also vaccinated.enter, to an extent unknown, fortunately, in the There are two or three varying views on the West. A few days since, a doctor told of a and P. de Gabardi. After the stone had been from some comparatively light ailment. But address is the course of which he referred to subject of vaccination, and nobody is more in young girl, who was brought to him suffering well and truly laid Fr.. Spada made a short very pleasant evening was spent. dignant at being compulsorily operated in than the child's body revealed more than one hun the generosity of Di. Gomes and alluded to the the out-and-out anti-vaccinationist. But as vac-
cautorisation, had inflicted, and the child who erect the new church in honour of the. Biemed cination is still compulsory in Scotland we will red burns, which native doctors, by means of fact that it was a happy idea of the donor to let that aspect pass. What will be thought of could have been easily cured, died from the Virgin in the Jubilee year of the proclamation of the dogma of the Immaculate Conception. results of those burns. This is the normal the fact that all newcomers to the gaol are vac cinated not by a doctor, or qualified man, but by condition of affairs, There is a wide and dense He said the church would ever remain as a an assistant warder, and a balf-educated Sikh at bat? The modus operands is exceedingly simple. gnorance on the part of those who profess lasting memento to the future posted on knowledge, and so the tide of suffering rolla Roman Catholics in Hongkong and Kowloon The Sikh catches hold of a Chinaman-usually on. For this reason many who have little of the piety and devotion of its generous donor. In conclusion, be called upon thusa present to scrofulous coolie-scrapes three wounds on sympathy with ordinary mission work, are his left arm, with the some instrument plasters willing and anxious to support medical mis express their thanks to Dr. Gomes for provide on some lymph, and the operation is oversions. That the Canton Medical Missionary ing the necessary funds for the construction of The next man may or may not get some of the Hospital is well known and greatly appreciated the church, for the inauguration and consecra
Dr. P. Barnett submitted a report on, the virus drawn from the last subject and if he
is evident from the four following consideration of which in the coming year he hoped to turns out to bave been infected what remedy tions-First, the funds amounting to $20,000, have a still more solemn and agreeable cere-house cleansing work for the month ending the with which this new college was built and paid mony, Three hearty cheers having been given 26th November, showing that there had been has he got? Of course, it may be said that a European alive to the possibilities of catching for, were, for the most part, subscribed by the for Dr. Gomes, the party adjourned to the Cha- 3,280 houses and ara empty floors cleansed, in disease should protest, but the protester is likely Chinese. Moreover, there was little difficulty pel for the Benediction, after which tea and the fortnight ending the 6th inst, 3,965 houses to have a hard time of it. It must be a case of experienced in raising the money. No man in cakes were provided in the school rooms of the lime-washed in the Central district and 908, in getting into hot water all round. The strange the world knows the value of money more. Italian Sisters of Charity.
clearly than does "John Chinaman." That the thing is that a presumably unqualified man
Chinese therefore have subscribed this large should be permitted to operate on Chinese and
sum, is a fact that calls for not only a recogni Europeans alike, particularly when one remem hers the vigilance exercised in England by the tion of generosity, but suggests that we may medical faculty in preventing unqualified per assume an appreciation. Then secondly, the local government gave the site-a capital one soos practising medicine or surgery,
too. There was a time when it was not possi- ble to buy a site for a hospital. That day has passed. Thirdly, all the officials were present at the opening ceremony. The Governor, moreover, read an appreciation of the work done. That these high functionaries should accept invitations for such a function, and come escorted with the accustomed display of sol dir, and the music of gongs, indicate a sub. stantial change in their attitude towards for ciguers, and their work.
a
Another minor grievance is the abnormal interest of prison officials in man's nakedness, Fortunately in this direction, the European section are not subject to the same methods af the Chinese, but one never knows when it may happen that all will be treated in the same way Every morning, a horde of Chinese coolies who are leaving prison, after undergoing their son tence, are stripped and ordered through a acrobatic performance that would be wonderful in the diamond mines of Kimberley, Up go their hands, their mouth clicks, they do a dour. Lastly and by no means least. The "Young ble shuffle, and stand on one leg, and finally Shing Times, perhaps the most influential they are hauled by test from his entertain and best-conducted paper in Canton, devoted What is expected to result from this entertain- ment it would be difficult to say. It is hardly two leaders to the college and its possibilities, Chisaman would find valua and referred to the good done by the doctors in the south of China. The editor is intimate likely that even bles in gaol which he might feel inclined to take outside. Still, ons never knows, and it is Just possible that there may be some subtic meaning in it all which escapes the "casual"
The European in the House of Detention has also to undergo the searching process, night after night. He might, of course, fill the cells with tobacco, or bring newspapers into gaot-a helpous offence-or break any one of the score of rules, with-innumerable sub-sec. tions, which are supposed to regulate his daily life. Only a fool would contravene these rules, but there may be fools in that sense in the House of Detention,
It is however, a wast felt by all professional "casuals" that they are not allowed a book to read, say, on Sundays. A Bible they may have, but only prisoners who are undergoing senten ces of aver four months' imprisonment are allowed to forget their, sorrows and trials for the nonce in perusing even a book on political economy. As a matter-of-fact it is generally allowed to be far preferable to be a duly con- victed prisoner than a pauper. A prisoner sleeps on a trestle-bed; a pauper thinks himself lucky if he gets a clean cell and a couple of blankets. He is the bite noir of the officials; he is always a shuffler, a chronic idler in their eyes, and when he has "done" his ten days they regard it as a perfect nuisance that he should be allowed his freedom from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Perhaps that is a feeling that would grow on the best of men after a term of service as a warder, and I make no complaint. This much may be said, however, that the ible is read as it was probably never read before by the casual ward, and tracis which once were looked upon as trashy bits of print are devoured with voracity. Whether they do the readers any permanent good is another question.
It is needless to dwell on the periodical rounds of the warder, who thrusts a flaming torch under the cell door and takes a squint at the unhappy prisoner, effectually awakening him from a doze, or the disturbing coughs and gurgles which resound through the corridors all night long. These are part of the pauper's Penance and have to be endured. It is suff. cient to say that life is one grand lamentation for the poverty-stricken. As I said before no man will ever willingly return to the Pouse of Detention if he has been there once and per haps that is one of the sims of the institution. Still there is some excuse for the man who thinks to run away from the custodianship of the warders and fails to appear at 4 p.m. some day. He renders himsef liable to three -months' and he is pretty sure of getting one month's imprisonment. Recently, & casual sleeping out under some planks. Her told a by a ship-captain. His excuse was proved to ben yarn so he was sentenced to three months for being absent without leave and two months for telling a lio-five months altogether. of Detention has little or no chance of getting The worst of it all is that a man is the House job outside. He is branded with the mark of the beast; a hint as to his abode seas the door shut in his face; he is regarded as little batter, If at all, than a discharged prisoner. Gradu ally his clothes take on that seedy look of the losfer, he loses his self-respect, he is pitched from pillar to post as an oalcast and a parish until he reaches the depths. He must be a good man in more than one sense who rises again. If only some philanthropists would take an interest in him, it might be proved that he is either a worthless rogue or an neforiun- ate individual; but at present all are classed as rogues, and in not a few cates he comes to regard himself in the same light. A man usu ally lives up to the opinion which others have of him; why'not the "casual"}
ST. ANDREW'S, KOWLOON.
13th inst.
the western.
HOUSE-CLEANSING, “
FUBLIC LAUNDRY,
TRANSFER OF LICENCE.
An application was received from Tuk Sang for transfer of his market licence. from at was reported that in his shop he had had Queen's Road East to Wing Fuk Street. It several other men doing different business in contravention of the rules of his licence. He was ordered to abide by the rules or his licence would be cancelled. The other businesses were thereupon removed.
Hon Registrar General minuled that a small market should be opened in this neighbour. hood, and if no land was available the ground floor of an ordinary house should be rented and fitted up with stalls. This would prevent sub- letting for other business purpose
An application was received from Mr. Mak Luk for permission to establish a public laun- dry at No. 10. Caroline Hill Read. The pre- mises were certified by the Inspector of Build- Another step in the development of Kowloonings as fit to be licensed for the purpose.
Mr. A. Rumjahan minuted "grant." is taking place just as we are going to press, the Bishop of Victoria and many ladies and gentle- men being assembed by the side of Robinson Road where the Rev. Dr. Hoare is laying the foundation stone of a new church erected and presented to the Colony by the Hon. Sir Paul Chater, C.M.G., and to be dedicated to St. Andrew, The building which is to be of red brick in the early English Gothic style of architecture will stand on a commanding site by the side of the school presented to the Colony by Mr. Ho Tung, and which by the way looks in need of some attention on the part of the painter and bricklayer. The pilot of land on which the church is to be built is 67,500 square feet in area, and was granted by the Government free of cost. Messrs. Leigh and Orange are the honorary architects and have prepared plans of a building to accommodate about 300 worshippers. There will be two en- trances from the Western end, one in the tower and the other through the baptis. try leading to a nave 55 feet by 26 feet wide with aisles. The choir and sanctuary will be situated at the Eastern end beyond a main chancel arcb, and on the North side of the chancel there is to be a pariah vestry, 16 feet by 14 feet 6 inches, and on the South side a main piers will be of Grecian marble brought out from Athens. The chi tch is estimated to cost $40,000. The foundation stone of the church bears the following inscription
Colonel Webb minuted that the application should be granted,
Inspector Butt reported that, the premises were quite clean and fit to be used for the sale of human food.
with the bistory of medical work, and mentions names with esteem. It is true also that be does not spare the nativo practitioner and also "alates" the Chiness mandarins for their apathy in the past in regard to medical work. He tells the doctors that they have been failures in their more ambitious attempts to win a degree in the civil examinations, and have taken to the medical profession, not to help their follow-men, but to get rice to ent. for the drilling of soldiers than for the health He taunts the Government with caring more of the people. Then he ridiculous certain sacristy and choir vestry. The columns to the young Chinese girl who was found floating.in
* and would
Let China follow suit,
direction
THIS FOUNDATION STONE was laid by
December 13th, 1904. burch erected and presented to the
Colony by
Sir O. P. Chater, C.M.0.
THE SERVICE,
FOUND DROWNED.
-14th inst. Mr. H. H. J. Gompertz held an inquest this morning into the cause of the death of the the harbour on the 30th ulto. The following jury was impannelled: Mesers, F. Killan foreman), C. A. E. Hance, and C. Shulien
raskeklarang insisted
that the deceased was one amah and general servant, in the employ of his family, and was 17 years of age. She bad been with witness's family for 14 years, and always seemed happy and contented. She was silly, and in the bable of laughing in front of people without any reason, as if she was mad. She disappeared
seen alive at about nine o'clock at night, Sho.. used to sleep in the sitting room by herself. Some months ago, she jumped into a.big. barrel of water head foremost, as if to com- The special service appointed by the mit suicide. Witness had never heard, of Anglican Church for these occasions was fully anyone having any enmity against deceased, nor did he know of any reason why any chord, the choir from St. John's Cathedral
Obe should have any. The other amaks attending in force, the Rev. F. T. Johnson assisting His Lordship the Bishop of Victoria, in the employ of the family corroborated in laying the foundation stone of the Church the testimony adduced, and Dr. Bell said of which it is understood he is to be the first deceased had never been an inmate either incumbent in charge. The order is 2 of the Government Civil Hospital, or of the follows:-The choir having surg the hymn lunatic asylum-George Bird, P. C. 86, siated "We love the place, O God" special responses that while on duty on the oth ulto, in the and psalms are intoned by the Rev. F. T. harbour, he picked up the dead body of depças- Johnson, after which the Bishop reads the ed which was floating in the habour, and special prayers for blessings on the new house brought it ashore and sent it up to the Sanitary of worship. A lesson follows and then the Office. The body was fully dressed, and was not weighted in any way, and nothing was tied choir and congregation sing "The Church is one Foundation." Appropriate prayers were
to it. There was a 'holo in her chin and a then read by the Bishop who, with the Invo- bruise on her forehead. Dr. Hunter said that the cause of death was drowning. There was a cation, lays the stone, and the final hymn, "O
bruise on the body and the neck. These, were Lord of hosts, is sung. The Blessing con-
caused by a fall. There was nothing to suggest violence.
of the foreign cludes the ceremony,
efforts which were made in Peking to open a medical school, and says that the place was wretchedly furnished, and did not even possess wall charts, of the human freme Then he offers a panegyric to foreigners who have, down in Canton, worked ersistently and and done so much. He ascribes a splendid devotion to those the bave preached Chris Rt. Rev. J. C. Hoare, D.D., Bishop of Victoria, titpily, who as he graphically remarks,
kepu leave off" And concludes—a mutno privé. at the pre-eminence of his native cit, having found expression-with an appeal to his own countrymen to rouse themselves, and not be altogether left in the shade by these foreigners. Japan put the knowledge of medicine in the forefront of all knowledge at the time of her reformation.
The influence of this must be great, and a clear statement of all the facts, will bring the matter to the notice of those who before had only known them in a casual way. It will be seen therefore that the superiority of Western know ledge, in the sphere of practical medicine, is admitted, and a powerful influence upon the educated in the south of China is the result.
But the good done by this hospital is not by any means confined to sickness and pain, which the doctors have been able to counteract. The sum of them is great, for since the institu- tion was opened, about a million have been assisted or permanently healed. A large num- ber of Chinese have been trained there and many of them have acquired a considerable knowledge and much skill under the tuition and personal doctors. All over the province of Kwang: tung are native physicians, who acquired their knowledge in this hospital. Some of them are very useful men. It is true there is a weak side to this. Not only do those who have studied their profession, practise, but others, who have come, more or less, in con. tact with foreigner, and who as preachers
An extraordinary general meeting of share- have failed, or who see a chance of a compet-holders in the above Company, was held at ent livelihood, have also asserted that they are fall and bring disgrace on the whole profession.
Shewan, Tomes and Co,, this forennon,
The Hon. R. Shewan presided, and there This, however, cannot be avoided until the
were also present Hon. Sir C. P. Chater, C.M.G., West, and Imposer penalties on those who at A. Babington, J. Orango, G. Murray_Bain, tempt to practice Western medicine, without a competent knowlege, which shall be guaranteed Fung Wa Chun, E. A. Hewett, C. A. Tomes,
and N. H. Rutherford (Secretary), under whom they have studied. by a certificate from the hand of the doctor
The Chairman said¡—1 beg to propose that the resolution passed at the extraordinary meet On the whole, then, we cannot wonder ating of this Company, held on the 26th Novem the immense influence of medical missions. li ber last, he now confirmed as follows as a must be remembered that no man who passes special resolution through a hospital, and is helped, stands alone. He has relatives. His parents or children, to say nothing of other relatives, are part of him, and suffer or rejoice with him as the issue demands. They too, though they do not suffer physical pain, are victims of a mental anguish, when danger or death threaten their relatives. It is true that the Chinese are phlegmatle, yet at times they can fool and show it. Thus these hospitals not only lift the bur den of physical suffering from the shoulders of the stricken individuals, but at the same time lift the pressure of mental anguish from the hearts of the man or woman whore wife or busband is in danger. Thus the good done touches a very wide circle. All over China these institutions are growing up, god are doing much.
The Jary returned a verdict of" Found
GREEN ISLAND CEMENT COM. drowned"
PANY LIMITED. ・ “
14th inst
AN ENGINEER CORPS IN RWANGTUNG.
Wor. Bro. Hough responded and spoke of the welcome always extended by the members
Turning to individual players, mention of St. John's Lodge to visitors. Good fellowship should be made of Potter's excellent captaincy. always prevailed, together with that good feel- He never bowled better in his life, and his bat ing which he hoped might ever obtain amongst ting, in the second innings against the Straits, Wor. Bro. Dr. Boggs of the Empress of very nearly turned the fortunes of the day. Drummond's wicket-keeping on the dangerous Japan also responded.
Wor. Bro. J. J. Andrew next proposed the ground was splendid, and he gave away very lew byes. T. Wallace, standing back, did Hongkong and South China Masonic Benevo well against the Straits. The wicket, which fence Fund Corporation, which was well re- ceived, and acknowledged by Wor. Bro, Bryant.
was bad in the first match, was very good for the rest of the games. O. V Lanning's Fabian War. Bro. Tarrant proposed the health of tactice were very useful in the Hongkong the newly lostalled Master, and in doing so match, and S. Wallace balled consistently remarked that, from what he personally knew throughout. of their new Master, he would nut only reflect
Dow played a great game, scoring freely, and credit upon Lodge St. John and Freemasonry showing plenty of nerve, Turnbull's 82 was failed to appear in time. He was caught able to dispanse Western healing. They often the offices of the general managers, Messrs. Mr. Justin Burne, in The Enginering Haja. in general, but he would be a strong support made in good form, and it is a pity that he did and a strong factor in advancing the cause. Knowing Wor. Bro. Cotter in private, public, not do better against the Straits. Parkes hit cock-and-bull story about being promised ajo Chinese Government follows the lead of the and Hon. W. J. Gresson (Directors), Messrs. houseboats, which as the work progressed social and masonic life, he was sure Lodge St. with great vigour, and V. H. Lanning did well John had chosen a man who would do credit both in batting and bowling, Dew, W. H. Bot only to himself but to the members of the Moule, Turnbull, and Parkes did most of the batting. Dunman, usually one of our best Ligo as a whole." (Applause.)
critics aid that Shangh, I was the best fielding bowlers, was handicapped by a strained leg.
team of the three-and in this departament Parkes was the "bright particulas star." Turn- bull, W. H. Moule, and S. Wallace in the long field, did excellent work.
honours,
The toast having been drunk with musical Wor. Bro, Cotter responded, and took occa sion to propose the healths of the J.P.M., the past masters and retiring officers of the Lodge Wor. Bro. Tarrant, be said, had been Haster of the Lodge for two years, and during that time, With regard to our opponents, Hancock, his disinterested attachment to the Lodge, and Heath, and Dixon were perhaps the pick of the his thorough method of carrying out the duties Hongkong batsmen, and H, Arthur's Jessopian of Master had endeared him to them all. (Ap-hitting delighted the spectaton. Their bowling plause.) He did not think they had ever was not very deadly, Dixon being the most had a better Master, for he had taken up his successful of the lot. duties so absolutely and thoroughly, and furthermore had rendered every mailstance possible to his junior officers during his term of office. He hoped to be able to emu late the example Wor. Bro. Tarrant had set to all his successors; and to assist in furthering the interests of the Lodge and the craft in general as Bro. Tarrant had done with such success in the past. In conclusion, he commented upon the admirable work done by the retiring officers, and hoped they would assist him during his term of pffice'in every way they porribly could.
The toasts of Wives Sisters, Daughters and Sweethearts of Masons" proposed by Bro. Tyndale Lea, and "All Poor and Distressed Persons" given by Bro. Vanstone brought the toast list to a close.
These notes are written chiefly with reference to the Hongkong match; but a word about the victorious Stralis XI may be added. Barrett played really faultless cricket Wyatt was bril- fiant and Rees did yeaman service with bat and ball. Undoubtedly the best team won, bat Shanghai's supporters have no cause to be disheartened by the performances of their re presentatives,--Vide in N. C. D. News,
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MEDICAL MISSIONS AND THEIR
influence in China.
Recent notes from Canton Inform as that the Missionary Society's hospital, in that great city, which was the first of its kind in point of time, and is second to none today in point of efficiency, has increased its influence pod usefulness by the erection of a medical college
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But great as has been the work accomplished, It is but idest in the balance compared with what is going to be. Therefore all well-wishers of China, and those who are glad when pain is lesigned, will rejoice that a large college has been added to the original plant of the Canton. Missionary Hospital.-N. G. D. Naws.
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1. That the Capital of the Company be in creased from $1,000,000 (divided into 100,000 shares of $to each) to $1,500,000 (divided into 150,000 shares of $10 each) by the creation of 50,000 new shares of gto each to be offered and if accepted to be allotted to the persons constituting the shareholders of the Company according to the Company's Register of Share. holders on the 18th day of February, 1905, at a premium of $10 for each and every single share | of such 30,000 new shares in the ratio and pro portion of one new share for every two old thares in the Company held by the respective Shareholders thereof the amount payable on. each of such per shares respectively (including the said premium of $10 per share) to be paid as to one equal half part thereof on the 31st day of March, 1905, and as to the remainder thereof (including the balance of the sald premium) on the 31st June, 1905.
And that failing such allotment as aforesaid the sald new shares be disposed of by the General Managers in accordance with the Com pany's Articles of Association,
The country throughout Kwangtung (wrijes ries for November) is so intersected by water- ways that the field parties, during both the surveys and, the construction, usually lived in
could be moved along the various streams to a locality adjacent to the line. The houseboats proved to be most satisfactory, slace they afforded dry, sanitary bablutions, isolated from the crowds of the curious, and separated from the vicinity of the filth-and-contagion of the village houses.
When working in the interior, remote from the streams, the fold party made its heade quarters in some temple, which was ranted for a nominal @gure from the village elders. :: Tais structure has not the sacredness, which wD usually associate with the name "temple," and
more appropriate designation might be ascribed to the edifice by calling it a town hall, In these Chinese villages where, no hotels or lodging houses exist," some building must be set aside for the use of visiting, officială, or strangers; it is therefore the custom to placa these temples at the disposal of the visiter, who works, cooks, eats, sleeps within the sacred walls, without the slightest offence to the gods or the ancestors who were commam- orated by that edifice.
In the matter of subsistence, the foreign anglacers lived in the manner customary, to In circles that ought to be well informed it is
western civilisation, No dificulty, was, ex- stated that the Russsian war-vossal Askold bas
perienced in fitting out the deid parties with taken in a much larger quantity of coal than
native cooks, who had been taught western the requires for heating purposes, and it is
cooking either in the for-iga countries, or in hinted that she intends to slip out of the bar
the warships of the foreign nations in the bour to join the Baltic fleet. The Chinese
Oriental waters. The Chinese markets pra war-vessel, that was soppoud to watch her,
And that for the purpose of facilitating the vided fresh meats and fresh vegetables, but in The toasts were agreeably interspersed with has gone to the arsenal, and as there are no
carrying into effect of the above Resolution the the interior canned goods were largely used. songs, the contributors to the evening's enjoy- | Japanese war-vessels outside, the Russian war in connection therewith. One of the saddest
Transfer and other Books of the Company beOn account of the methods of Chinese garden" mant including Wor. Bro. Cotter, Wor. Bro. vessels if they have succeeded in duplicating of all the sad facts which have come to the THE Secretary of the Weihaiwei Gold Mining closed for the space of seven days as on and cultivation, no vegetables were eaten uncooke Tarrant, Bros. Bridger, P. W. Goldring, A. R. the portions of machinery, etc., that were knowledge of foreigners who have lived long Co, Ld, bas sunounced the following cabled from the 1st day of March, 1905.
ed, even though the native gardener raised in Evans, Edwards, Townsend, and others. The taken from them by the Chinese authorities in China and bave, at the same time, become result of the drit: month's crushing :-"1900-Mr. E. A Hewett seconded, and the resola profusion all delicacies of both the western function terminated shortly after twelve with stand a good chance of making good their conversant with the life of the people, is the tens crushed, Bullion, 87 01. of gold, 19 Silver ion was unanimouslyscarried.
and eastern worl la No water was drunk the singing of the National Anthem). ... | escape.—Skaugkal, Mercury.
suns total of suffering to which generation after | Consentrates, 79 ounces of gold, 468. Silver." This was all the business,
unboiled or unaltered.