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THE HONGKONG. TELEGRAPH SATURDAY FEBRUARY 17, 1906,
GENERAL, SIR THOMAS KELLY-KINNY.
Abyssinia, 1867-68, in command of a Division of the Transport Train (despatches, medal). A. A. G. Northern District, 1887-89; Nonb-. Eastern District, 1889-92 Headquarters, 1891
Aldershot, 1893-93 commanded Infantry Brigade, Aldershot, 1896-97; Inspector-Gener- al of Auxiliary Forces and Recruiting, 1897-99; Lieuten, of Staff, in command of 6th Div sion, South Africa. Field Forco, 1899-1931 (despatcher (wice); Colonel of the Queen's itoyais; J.P. and D.L. Co.; of Clare; Adj General of the Forces, 1901-8. Address: Duolough Lodge, Co. Clare; 136 Ashley Gardeus, Victoria Street, S.W. Chibs and Navy, Arthur's.
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The Royal party consisted of Prince Arthur of Connaught, General' Sir Thomas Kelly. Kenny, Captain Wyndham, and Mr. Lampson, Rccompanied by Captain Arbuthnot-Leslie, A. D. C.
The members of the Golf Club, who received the Royal visitors were the Hon. Mr. Geraliom Stewart, Messrs. C. W. May, E. J. Grist, E. A. Ram, G. T. Vietch, G.H. Butterworth, C.E. H. Beavis, Dr. Harston, Colonel A. S. Aitken nod¦ Surgeon W. L. Martin,
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ably shadowed forth with lamps, while the ↑ their Majesties' mosograms, "E. A.” Central Market and the Brigade station were Clock-tower was not very discemablo, but it conspicuous features on the route towards the had a few of the first night's designs and lights Ke Shing Theatre. But it was in the more hung out. The City Hall on the north sast easterly part of the city that the illuminator's side was well lit up, and on the roof in huge ability had been tried to the uttermost. The electric-light-letters stood out the word "Good" bank district defies description. The area bye" while from the front of S. Joseph's Hongkong and Shanghai Bank on the one sido, Along the Praya looking, west were to be and down to the water's edge on the other, was sten several of the Chinese business house ablaze with all that was really indicative of how invishly outlined in various haed lights. far imagination combined with resourceful Queen's Road proscated the same appearance ness and ideas cao go. "Pence bath her as on Saturday night as did the hotels. victorios no less renowned than war" and in ¦ Afloat several of the vessels in the bar this case the victories lay with those who con- bour were illuminated, noticeably the Huột, ceived and carried out the innumerable which lay directly in the course of the "cations" which adomed and made dis- Royal launch Victoria from Blake Pier tinguished an already beautiful centre, the to H.M.S. Diadem, and under direction pulsing financial hub of Hongkong. People of Captain Almond, the genial skipper, gazed in admiration at the designs and tha of the Ruhi, the latter vessel give a five Innumerabla fine displays which were to display of rocket, flashlight, and distress be seen in Des Vœux Road and particular- | signal fring, as the departing Royal visitor ly in Chater Road, where crowds lingered on passed slowly on his course, while from every a "slodgy, squodgy" thoroughfare regard junk and sampan along the Prayn, the can- less of personal comfort. The illumina nouade of fire-crackers, which the owners of the tor's art was justified when it made the crowd vessels had boon given full permission to dis- neglect their ordinary fastidiousness in order charge ad lib. would have given a suddenly to view more exactly the varied details of the arriving visitor at the moment that an enemy emblems. It would be useless as well as im was bombarding the City. possible without endless repetition to state
in The departure of the Prince had been
set for detail all that caught the eye from Butterfield 10 p.m. and after a private dinner at Govam- and Swire's premises to Blake Pier. Those ment House, His Royal Highness, and bia who care to go back to the chronicles of old suite, accompanied by His Excellency-the- will find these sages discanting greatly on the Governor, Sir Matthew Nathan, who was gorgeous star here and the marvellous trans-attended by Captains Arbuthnot-Leslie, Smith, parency there. Two or three lamps made an and Coleman, A. D. C.'s, and Mr R, A, E, illumination. To-day, with the electric light and Ponsonby, Private Secretary, lest for Blake Fior the gas we have changed all that. It needs a following the same route as that taken on multitude, nay, a mille-multitude of lamps to arrival as far as the City Hall and then pro- awaken passing interest. The hill district look-ceeding along Queen's Road and thence by ed pretty and the night being dark accentuated Pedder's Hill to the ier. Arriving at the the still beauty of the red illuminations. | Pier, Prince Arthur expressed to Sergeant People were not still, of course, so that they may not have appreciated these beauties at their full value; but all contributed to make the illumination of Hongkong on Saturday night & matter which awakened those who may have forgotten their London in the Jubilees or during the Coronation to a realisation of what a city should be like when it is on gala bent.
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Excellency presided. On his right were Prince
now and then some enthusiastic spectators c.x.a., took up their positions to await the zoo Arthur of Connaught, Mrs. Villiers Hatton, Lieut-Gen. Sir Thomas Kelly-Kenny was would espy some moving object in the distance odd guests who had been invited, and those with Admiral Sir Edward Seymour, Mr. Williams, created G.C.B. in 1994; K.C.B. in 1903; &
which was declared undoubtedly to be the somewhat-unwonted punctuality were all in Admiral Sir Gerald Noel, and Mrs. Chatham; 1849; asumed surname of Kenny, 1874. En. Royal procession. But time and again they were their places at the tables assigned to them at on the Governor's left were Lady Noel, Lord for army aa dasige' in and Fool, 1858; disappointed. Great preparations from a Cause 7.15 p.m., the hour notified in the invitations, Redesdale, Lady Piggot, Gen. Bir Thomas Major-Gen. 1897; served China, 1869, includway Bay point of view had been made to great and there followed half an hour in which the Keily Kenny, Lady Berkeley, and H.E. Majoring action of sinho (despatches), taking of the Prince in a loyal and patriotic fashion. expectant guests were enabled to gaze upon General Villiars Hatton.
The other guests present ware:The Rt. Tang-Ku and Taku Forts (medal with clasp); Strings of banners were stretched across the the elaborately and wonderfully made hors comprehending the Hongkong Hotel to the College hung the illuminated legend "Adian siréet from the Cotton Mills to the Kennedy deures which literity overspread the contre Rev. Bistrop Fozzoni, Mrs. Dickson, dis lion-
Stables-and a decorated tramcar, in which the of each table, and which, upon sampling, our The Chief Justice, Mrs. A. W.. Brewin,
Prince was expected to return, lingered in the proved more delicious than they looked. The Hon. The Attorney-General, Mrs. Savory,
vicinity. At the Polo Club everyone was ready about a quarter to sight, a great stir around The Hon. Sir Paul, Chater, Madame Marty,
to welcome the Royal guest, At four o'clock no the entrance announced the arrival of the The Hon. Dr. Ho Kai, Mrs. Post, The Hon.
sign of the Prince's arrival was apparent, and the guest of the evening, and then the Committee Mr. H. E. Pollock, K.C., Min: Seth, Capt. Grant,
members of the Polo Clubs determined to have in waiting received His Royal Highness Prince Mrs. Phelps, Colonel Darling, C.R.E., Miss
some compensation after their waiting, played Arthur, and His Excellency the Governor, Sir Barnes-Lawrence, Dr. Morrison, Consul-Gen-
a match alter all, while the West Kents Rand Matthew Nathan, who entered the banquet hall eral for Italy, Lieut. Colonel H. S. Fitton, D.S.O.,
rendered some selections of music, as briskly together, the former being attended by the Consul-General for Netherlands, Licut..
and cheerfully as disappointment would members of the Garter commission, comprising Colonel Seymour, The Imperial_Russion' Con-
Lord Redesdale, General Sir Thomas Kelly sul, Lieut-Colonel F. L. Kent, G.R.A, Consul
now. The people waited until six o'clock and then they lost patience. The decorated car Kenny, Admiral Sir Edward Seymour, Colonel for Cuba,, Mr. D. R. Law, Lieut. it. Bux-
returned to the khed, and the crowd streamed Arthur Davidson, Captain Wyndham, and Mr. ton, K.N., Captain__Smith, A.D.C. Colonel
mournfully away,
M. W. Lampson, His Excellency, the Govern Davidson, C.V.U., C.B., Mrs. Gimlette, The.
or being attended by Captain Arbuthnot Hon. The Colonial Treasurer, Mrs. Charlton,
COLONEL ARTHUR DAVIDSON,.
Leslie, Capinin C. H. Coleman, and Cap'ain The Hon. Mr. W. Chatham, Mrs. D. P. W. Colonel Arthur Davidson was created C.V.O.;
H. W. Smith, A.D.C.s' and Mr. R. A. B. Pʊn- Grant, His Honour Mr. Justice Wise, Madame C. B. 1902; Equerry-in-Waiting to the King: J.
sonby, Private Secretary. The Prince having Liebert, The Họn, Mr. R. Shewan, Mira. Kent,
of W. Davidson, Welwyn, Herts, and Louisa, d.
been escorted to the throne-like seat propared Capt. von Hohnel, L.A.N., Mrs. Aitken, G. of J. Barnard Hankey, Fetchan Park, Surrey.
for him, and at a well appointed tabla facing the 1. G. T Gimletic, R.N, Mrs. Bateson- Educ.: private tutor; Petersham. Joined 60th
stage, Hon. Dr. Ho Kai gave the signal to Wright, Capt. E. F. B. Charlton, R. N., Mins Rifles, 1876; served with and Batt, in Afghan
"serve the feast," and all sat down to partake of Berkeley, Consul-General for Portugal, Consul War, 1878.Bo; occupation of Candahar and
the good things with the mixad names which the for Denmark, Lieut.-Colonel A. E. Aitken, Con- Kelati-Ghiljie; engagements of Ahmed Khel
Chinese know so well how to prepare and serve sul for France, Mr. F. J. Badeley, Mr. Lampson, | (mentioned in despatches), and Urzoo near
up to their guests. And then there ensued Mr. H. R. Phelips, Revd. F. T. Julinson, Capt. Ghuzace; A. D. C. to Sir Donald Stewart al
much fun and marriment as the unaccus- W. Armstrong A. D.C, Private Secretary, Cabul; accompanied Sir F. Robert's Cabul-
tomed Western digits made frantic and for The Hon. Toe Coi. Secretary, Mrs. Gershomi
Candahar March, as A. D..C. to Sir John Ross;
the most part futile efforts to manipulate the Stewart, The Hon. Dr. Francis Clatk, Mrs. battle of Candahar (mentioned in despatches)
national "feeding utensils the chopsticks. Bragg, The Hon. Mr. A, W.-Brewin, Madame brevet of Major. medal with a clasps, bronze
Just how His Royal Highness fared could not Balogowskoy, The Hon. Mr. Gershom Stewari,
decoration); served in Marri Expedition under
be gathered, but from the occasional sounds of Mr. L.A. M. Johnston, Capt. R. N. Ommannay, Gen. Macliregor; in Boer War of 1851 with
nirth from the direction of his table, no doubt R. N., Mrs, Irving, Caps, H. H. Torlesse, R.N., Natal Field Force; in Egyptain War, 1881: was
the general merriment, was infectious and he Miss Noel, Eng-Captain J. E. Burst, R. N., present battle of Tel-el-Kebir (medal with „The toasts of "Thé. King" and "Prince did not escape it. The tables were very' dain. Miss Seth, Consul-General for U. 5. A., Consul clasp, 5th class Medjidie, Khedive's star); arthur" were proposed at tifin and acknow-ily laid, and the entire service was excellent, for Belgium, Spain, Mr.L. A. M. Johnston, served in Bechuanaland Expedition of 1884-ledged by Uis Royal Highness,
all going merrily as a marringé bell, while on Consul for Belgium, Mr. A. Seth, 1. S.O., The 8; under Sir Charles Warren mentioned in
the gaily adorned stage a Chineso play was in Imperial German Consul, Mr. A. Irving, Con despatches); A. D. C. to II. R. II. the Duke of
progress, depicting scenes from Chinese life sut for Austria, Lieut.-Col. C. L. Josling, R.A.M. Cambridge, K. G., 1850-95; Groom-in-Waiting
seme six centuries ago, and marvellously enact C. Mr. H.W. Woodward, R.N., Capt. W. Wyndte the late Queen Victoria, 1893-96; and Equerry.
ed by the boys of the Nam Hok Company. ban, Mrs. F: Clark, Sir Hubert Jerningham, Waiting, 1896-1901. Has received the Order
The banquet, the catering for which as regards Mrs. Wise, Commodore II. P. Williams, R.N., of the Red Eagle (2nd class)and the Order of the
the viands, was in the hands of Mr. Chin Hang- Mts. Barnes-Lawrence, the Hon. Mr. C. W. | Dannebrog (and class). Recreations: shooling,
lau, and as regards the wines in those of Mr. Frank White, on behalf of Messrs. Cald- Dickson, Mrs. Noma, Captain Barnes-Law-nding, Address: Red House, Warnham,
beck Macgregor, went off well in every respect, rence, R.N., Mrs. Kruger, ton, Mr. Wei Yuk, Sussex. Clubs: United Service, Naval and Mrs. Badeley, Captain E. G. Shortland, R.N., | Military, Bachelors', Marlborough,
and at 10.15 p.m. the feasting being practically Mrs. Price, Captain H. W. Savory, R.N., Mrs.
over, Hon. Dr. Ho Kai proposed the healths of Wightwick, Captain H. Grant Dalton, R.N.
His Majesty, King Edward VII, and of His Miss A. Berkeley, Mr. J. R. M. Smith, limperial
Royal Highness Prince Arthur of Connaught, Japanese Consul, Lieut Colopel C. H. U. Price,
the latter replying in a few words in which he said he would take the earliest opportunity of D.SO., Mr. F. A Hazeland, Consul for Chili,
acquainting His Majesty with the fact of the Dr. Bateson-Wright, D.D., The Rev. Father du Maria, Lieut-Colonel C. S. Sparkes, R.A.M.C.,
most loyal and royal entertainment which had Captain E. S. Ward, A.D.C., and Captam
been provided for him by the Chinese residents Coleman, A.D.C.
of the Colony,
The menu was as follows:- Potage Tortue.
Poisson,
Oeufs de Pigeons en Aspic. Salmi de Cailles.
Aloyau Roti,
Faisans Salade..
Meringues.
Macedoine de Fruits.
Olives Farcies a la Montcalm,
During the evening the following programine of music was rendered by the Band of the Royal West Kent. Regimenti-
March-Lorraine
Ganne, Weber.
"Gounod. Intermezzo-"Sizilietta "
Blon. Valse" The Blue Danube".
..... Strauss. Selection from "La Boheme "... Puccini. Capricho Espagnol-"Morainza'
Overture to—" Überan",
Selection from-"Romico ci Giulietta "
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Espinosa, Incidental Music to Monsieur Beau- caire" .....................Rosse and Bucalossi. God'save the King."
THE PRINCE'S RETINUE.
HISTORY OF THE MISSION MEMBERS. In epuumised foren we give the history of the various gentlemen who are attached to the Prince's mission to Japan. The record bas beau culled from that handy publication "Who's Who" and the little life-sketches should prove of interest,
LORD REDESDALE.
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MR. M. W. LAMPSON.
competitive examination and was appointed a Mr. Miles Wedderburn Lampson passed a clerk in the Foreign Office on March 23, 1903. He is now a clerk in the Far Eastern Depart ment which includes China, Japan, Siam and Curen.
CAPTAIN WYNDHAM.
Captain W. F.G. Wyndham is attached to the King's Royal Rifle Curps, whose depôt is at Winchester,
THE ILLUMINATIONS,
PRINCE ARTHUK'S THANKS.
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE PEOPLE OF.
HONGBONG,
[FROM HE. THE GOVERNOR TO THE EDITOR
OF THE
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH ".]
Government Hause,
Hongkong, 11th February, 1906. Sir, am directed to enclose copy of a letter which has given the Governor much pleasure to receive from Colonel A. David son,.c.vn, C., Equerry to His Majesty the King, and which His Excellency thinks will give equal pleasure to the readers of the Hongkong Telegraph.
Tam, Dear Sir,
Your Obedient Servant,.
R. A. B. PONSONDY,
Private Secretary.
FROM PRINCE ARTHUR.
Hongkong, 11th February, 1906. Dear Sir Matthew,-1 am directed by Prince Arthur of Connaught to ask you to Baron Redesdale of Redesdale, was created
convey to all the Residents of Hongkong 1st Baron in 1997, his family name being Algernon Bertram Freeman Milord: He is the expression of his admiration and ap C.B.; K.C.V.O., J.P. and D.L.; trustee of Walpreciation of the Illuminations displayed luce Collections, 1897) 6. 21 Feb. 1837; 3rds. last night—an account of which His Royal of Heary Reveley Milord, Exbury, ants, and Highness will duly report to His Majesty Georgina Jemima, d. of 3rd Earl of Ashburn-
the King. ham; . Lady Clementine Gertrude fielen Ogilvy; d. of 7th Earl of Airlie, 1874. Educa
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From an account which has been supplied to us, we learn that the Royal, party bad some difficulty in landing owing to the rough sea. After an excellent tiffin, the photographer exercised his skill on a group of the members and guests. At about faur o'clock, conducted by Mr. Gershom Stewart and Mr. Veitch the party left for Hongkong.
CONSOLATION. FOR CAUSEWAY HAY.'
it was unfortunate, bat probably unavoidable, that the Prince and his retinue were unable to swerveaside to appear at the Polo Ground, where as we know, a considerable number of the loyal and patriotic inhabitants residing in that dis rict braved the elements for several hours in the hope of offering to His Royal Highness that gladsome welcome which has everywhere -been manifested. But, after all, the people of Causeway Bay and district may take heart from the fact that the Prince did not see that wooded dale looking at its worst. Fortunately the Island of Hongkong was never in gayer garb than on the day His Royal Highness first strode into the Colony, and it is to be hoped that memory will live with him rather than the recollection of the dreary drizzling days which followed.
It is not pleasant to the resident in flong -kong who spends the better part of his days in the Colony to think that a temporary spell of bad weather should mar the visit of the Sovereign's representative, for those who know Hongkong best kapw how beautiful the island can appear from all standpoints. However, there is still time for Hongkong to re-appear in the colours which prevailed on Friday.
A GRATIFYING VISIT.
In the circumstances, the visit-of His Royal Highness and party to Deep Water Bay must have proved extremely gratifying to the mem bers of the Hongkong Golf Club, for it is cer tain that, after the sea-voyage, His Royal Highness must have enjoyed the warmth and cordiality with which he was received by the representatives of Hongkong's senior Golf Club. The visit, nutside the dignity and importance conferred on the Club by the visit of one who is not merely the head of a Special Embassy to the Far East but is also a Prince of the Blood Royal, should form an outstanding feature in its annals.
THE PROCESSION TO THE KO SHING THEATRE.
The Royal and Gubernatorial parties left the Ko Shing Theatre at 10.25 pm, and proceeded by the route already described in these columns to view the illuminations, after having shaken bands with each individual member of the re-
SUNDAY IN HONGKONG.' His Royal Highness had tiffin with the officers of the 129th Baluchis (the Duke ol Connaught's Own) at Kowloon yesterday. In the afternoon the Prince and party visited the teak, which was shrouded in mist, so that no dised privately with Admiral Sir Gerard Noel. view could be obtained. In the evening he
THE PRINCE AND THE RACES,
W.
Garrod, who had been in charge of the Police escorts during the Royal, visit, His Royal Highness's appreciation. of the arrango- ments made and, the attention paid by the Police after which the Prince once again gave voice (to Sir Francis Piggott, the President of the Reception Committee) to his appreciation of the cordial welcome ́extended to him by the residents of Hongkong, as well as the arrangements made for his eu- tertainment during his stay in this Colony.
On the Pier to bid farewell to His Royal Highness were Sir Francis Piggott, Hon. Mr. air Paul Chater, CMG, Hon. Mr. R. Shewan, Hon. Mr. II. E. Pollock, C Chatham, Hon. Mr. A. W. Brewin, Hon. Dr. Ho Kai, Hon. Captain Bames Lawrence, Hon. Mr. Wei Yuk, Hon. Mr. C. W. Dickson, Hon, Mr. Gershom Browart, Mr. E. A. Hawelt, Captain Badeley, Mr. H. N. Mody, Colonel Price, Major Chichester, Major Ross, Mr. E. H. Sharp, K.C., Mr. J. R., M. Smith, Mr. C. E. H. Beavis, Mr. Noma (Japanese Consul), and Messrs. Mori, Taki michi, Minami and Arima, Messrs. Tang Chi- agong, Ho Fook, Leung Pui-chi, Chau Siu-ki, Pang Tsin-wan, Tong Lai-chua, Ip Oi-shen, Li o-kwai, l'oon Yan-chuen, She Po-shum, Mok Tro-chuen, Chan Chi-hidz, Sun Pol-ki, and Siu Yuen-fal. Shortly before 10 o'clock H.E. the General Officer (Commanding accompanied by his aide-de-camp, Captain E. R. Ward, arrived and joined the group of those waiting to speed the parting guest. As His Royal Highness, accompanied by His Excellency the Governor passed down the Pier to the steps he shook hands with all those present, with a tow ap precintive words here and there, and finally descended the steps and boarded the. Victoria, which was under command of Captain the Hon. L. A. W. Barnes-Lawrence, with Mr. J. Meugens as his Chief Officer, being accom; panied by His Excellency the Governor, and the respective suites, and amid fire-cracking, rocket discharging and deafening cheers, the Victoria steamed slowly and majestically across to the buoy whore H.M.S. Diadem was waiting to receive the distinguished passenger, when, after cordial leave-takings the Victoria brought back the Guberna.. torial party, while the Diadem shonly after left the harbour on her way to Japan, the Prince thus entering on the fast stage of his theomcial journey. The crowds which had col.
As everybody knows, Prince Arthur, as the representative of His Majesty, was compelled to forego attendance at the races on account of the death of King Christian. But many hoped that is Royal Highness would be in a position to discard his othcial capacity for the nonce and appear at the races incog. The suggestion Hongkong Telegraph to an official at Govera nient House, but that gentleman replied that His Royal Highness would be unable to attend the races. The only engagement which Prince Arthur has for to-day is dinner with His Excel lency Major-General Villiers Hatton,
ceptiga commillee who escorted them to the door.,was made by one of the representatives of the
THE KHATTAK DANCES.
MARVELLOUS, PERFORMANCE BY BALUCHIS.
Undoubtedly the Khattak dances of the Duke of Connaught's Own Baluchis, given on the New Parade Ground on Saturday night, too, as they did, immediately after the Chinese. were as novel as they were amazing, Coming, banquet and theatrical performance, bizarre as these were to the Western mind, the Baluchi dances gained additional interest; and he must have been
sated individual who could main- tain an Oriental compasure in face of the extraordinary character of the dances. The visitor entered a big amphitheatre, lined with, covered seats where the guests were accom modated, while the Prince and his suite and a few others had seats in the upper part of the ground. The Baluchi Band played a selection' of melancholy airs, which seemed to be in keeping with the whole idea. At first one saw nathing, guessed only that a large crowd was around one, but space and distance were ab- literated by the night. It was in pitchy dark- ness, made all the more striking by the hum of innumerable voices, the owners of whom could not be seen. People groped to their seats, asking pardon for trampling over strange feet in the blackness, might have been a scene from the Inferno. Then somewhere in the middle of the arena a lighted tow appeared, glimmered and rose apparently in a cauldron. Then it suddenly bazed up and half a dozen grim figures stood outlined. They were heaving lumps of wood on a great open fireplace-a common enough thing to do, but quaint and somewhat ave
scene from "Macbeth" As the fire rose
THE PRINCE'S THANKS
TO. THE COMMUNITY,
Government House, Hongkong, 14th February, 1906, The Editor, Hongkong“ Telegraph, Sir,-His Excellency the Governor will be glad if you will publish in the columns of the Hongkong Telegraph the following grati- fying letter, in which the thanks of His Royal Highness Prince Arthur of Connaught, K. G., for the various entertainments offered him in the Colony, have been communicated to His Excellency by Colonel A. Davidson, C.V.O., C.B., Equerry to His Majesty King.
Yours faithfully,
R. A. B. PONSONDY.
JI.M.S. Dialem, Hongkong, 13th February, 1906. Dear Sir Matthew,
Prince Arthur of Connaught wishes, be fore leaving Hongkong, to thank all those who have done so much to make his visit bere so interesting and agreeable.
lected along Connaught Road and in the vicinity of Blake. Pier, waited, for the most part, until they saw the brilliantly decorated Victoria line up alongside H.M.S. Diadem, and discharge her passengers into her, and then slowly melted away, while the illuminations were in parts extinguished and in other parts left to burnthemselvesout. And thus ended thelong- looked-for visit of His Royal Highness Prince Arthur of Connaught, to whom undoubtedly a brilliant reception and a grand send-off were accorded by all communities in this Colony, ihe fast forewell of all, being the salvos of the | Royal salute which boomed out as the Prince echoes in a very unwonted manner, for as everybody knows, a solme at night is a most unusual occurrence, and very rarely heard.
ARRANGEMENTS FOR H.R.B.'S STAY IN JAPAN,
His Royal Highness, was greatly struck Eton; Christ Church, Oxford, 2nd class Madera with the wonderfully full and comprehensive gathered on either side of the road to wit-inspiring in the gloom. This was the Witches' the Chinese Cominunity for the Ban stepped aboard the Victoria which woke the
effect of the whole scheme, which could only have been secured by the loyal co-operation and goodwill of all who were concerned in its production. His Royal Highness wishes his warmest thanks and. congratulations conveyed
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tions. Eatered Foreign Office, 1858; 3rd Secre- tary of Hutbassy, St. Petersburg, 1863; appoint ed to Peking, 1865; and Secretary of Legation in Japan, 1865; Secretary to H.M.'s Office of Works, 1874-86. M.P. for South-West War- wickshire, 1892-95; member of Royal Commis- Civil Services, 1887. Decorated for public services. Publications: Tales of Old Japau, 1871: The Bamboo Garden, råg6; The Attaché at Peking, 1909. Bar: s, C. B. O Freeman Milford, qa, Address: 29 Piccadilly. W., Batsford Park, Moreton in Marsh, Glouc Clubs: Travellers', Cariton, Marlborough Royal Yacht Squadron, Cowes,
ADMIRAL SIR EDWARD SEYMOUR.
to those who
In the evening His Royal Highness pro- ceeded to the Ko Shing Theatre to meet Elere the chief representatives of the Chinese Community in Ilongkong, to partake of a banquet given in his honour, and to witness a Chinese theatrical performance. In this respect, His Royal Highness was following in the footsteps of his parents the Duke and Duchess of Connaught, who, fifteen or sixteen years ago, paid a similar compliment to the Chinese Community and were received, with sunilar marks of respect and esteem.
It was known to the general public that the Prince and suite were to pass along Queen's Road shortly alter seven o'clock, and crowds
His Royal Highness asks you to thank ness the procession of chairs. On every hand the thoroughfare was illuminated with spread lighs around, it could be seen and quet at which he was entertained, and also the soft light of a myriad of Chinese and
the seals were crowded with spectators. to thank the members of the Hongkong Japanese lanterns, and bf devices emblazoned Then torches were lighted, and finally Club and the Golf Club for their kind hos in the glare of electric lights. It was im- the band struck up the National Anthem, and pitality.
the Prince had arrived. When the fire had possible to pass along the side walks on
Prince Arthur asks you to tell the re- account of the solidity of the throng. The been well supplied with buckets of kerosine,sidents of Hongkong and the Race Com- assisted; 01 centre of the roadway was kept clear a number of Baluchi pipers marched in play mittee bow much he regrets it was necessary the admirable result of their designs by rows of European and Indian police, ing-will it be believed a well known and labours; and to state that, the and in the Chinese quarter by lutongs. When Scotch bagpipa air. Two of them and two
to cancel the Ball which had been so kindly beautiful and effective display will the chairs appeared led by a couple of drummers remained, and then tile Baluchi arranged in his honour, and that the same always remain in his recollection a most Sikhs, and carried by the familiar red-coated performers entered. They quite circled the cause precluded his attendance at the Races, gratifying proof of the fervent relations of coolies of Government lipuse, weating the arena. The first dance consisted of a slow His Royal Highness asks you to convey the King's subjects in the Colony, of the Royal badge on their arm sleeves, fond burrahs sinuous movement; which might have passed his thanks to all those who were responsible valced friendliness of its other inhabitants, echoed through the crowd till it was impossible for the first exercise in gymnastics. Noth for the excellent arrangements for the con
to hear one's voice. The procession was shorning wild or weird about it. and of the kind and cordial feeling extend of any attempt at parade. Although rain Admiral Sir Edward Hobart Seymour, who'
The next loz trol of the streets and traffic during the did a graceful sort of back-shuffle, with a is a member of the dission to Japan, was
ed by all classes of the Community during threatened to fall, the hoods had been left be two-step waltz thrown in, which quite charmed illuminations, and for all means taken to created G.C.B., in 1900; D.M. 1901; b. 1840; his visit to Hongkong.
hind and the Prince followed by the Governor the Indies, who declared that this was really ensure his convenience and comfort through- 2nd sul fate Rev. itinard Seymour, and
was plainly to be seen and recognised by the nice and so neat. The third tot brought in
out his visit. courte of Sir Michael Culme-Seymour; unmar
people. His Royal Highness was in uniform, swords and tried to look fierce and rampageous
I remain, dear Sir Matthew, ried. Adu Radley. En cred Royal Navy.
and scoined none the worse of his breezy trip, and mad, but, as a fact, they only displayed
Yours sincerely, 1852; Commander, 1866; Captain, 1873; Rear-
in the bay. His Excellency was in evening how easy it was to do a whirl and, at the same Admiral, 1889; Vice-Adm. 1895; admiral 1891;
dress. Many of the suite wore uniforms whose tine, hold a sword aloft. The last lot pranced served in Black Sea, Crimean War, present at
gold lace glistened in the rays of light shed by in; they were the elite of the swordsmen. bombardment of Odessa, Sebastopol, and Kin-
the illuminations. And all along the route They carried two swords cach and howled burn, 1854-55.(medal and clasp); China War,
His Royal Highness was glancing from right dismally. That was to frighten anybody in 1857-62; present at capture of Canton, 1857
to left appreciating the efforts of the loyal case there should be trouble. Then having Fatshan Creek, 1857; at tuking of Peiho Foils,
citizens of Hongkong to make his passage quite exhausted their breath by howling and 1858 (medal and three clasps); China Wur,
to the Ko Shing Theatre a Royal progress. yapping, they did the dumb-bell exercise with Owing to the state of the weather on Saturday As the procession passed through the various the swords, the trick apparently being to twirl 1860; operations against Robots in China 1863 morning, and in fact most of the day, the trip of Coast of Africa, 1870 (wounded in action);
tim swords in the air thrice and then tuck them Caplain of H.M.S. Iris in Egyptian War, had been timed to start at 10 45 was postponed drums banged, the cymbals clashed, the pipes anybody else. They only damaged one torch the Prince and suite to Deep Water By which arches, the musicians worked themselves into
a perfect frenzy of adulatory recognition. The under the arms without hurting themselves or 1882 (medal) Naval A.D.C. to the late until 1.45 o'clock, in the hopa that the rain- Queen Victoria, 1887-89; second in com- clouds would clear away, But as the weather screamed and screeched, and the horns howled which was stuck ca a pole at the side of the mand of Channel Squadron, 1892-94; did not clear up at that hour the party did nol
till it might have almost seemed as if Pande ground. One individual mounted on another's Superintendent of Naval Reservas, 1894-97;
monium had braken loose. But it was all part of shoulders while the other, that is to say the leave Govergnient House for Blake Pier until the Chinese reception to their own quarter. lowermost man, whirled his swords rapidly Commander-in-Chief од China 1898-1901 Commanded Allied Expedition boarded the Admiral's pinnace and were to admiring the effect of the illuminations, and ed a great feal, and everybody applauded at Station, afternoon. At Blake Pier the Prince and suite. All this time, His Royal Highness was without cutting his nose off, which was reckon against Chinase in 1930 (medal and clasp); veyed to H.M.S. Alacrity which then steamed that he did so is evidenced by the letter which cordingly. The Band sirack up "God Save principal naval A.D.C. to the King; C.B. 1887; out of the harbour bound for Deep Water Bay. he wrote yesterday to His Excellency the Gou- the King" and everybody trooped into the cold, K.C.D. 1897; has Humane Society's medal; 18t Class of the Red Eagle of Prussia, and rel
The Alacrity arrived at her destination in About an hour, and the party repaired to the crnor, who transmitted it to us yesterday after dark and wet night. Class of Spanish Order of Naval Merit. Ad Golf Club house, where tiffin was served. noon, and which wa-published as a special
The letter containing the high supplement to the Telegraph. of His Royal Highness as to the effect of the appreciation
illuminations, and conveying that appreciation in the most felicitous terms through Colonel, Davidson, appears above.
dress: 9 Ovington Square, S.W. Clubs: Uni ted Service, Wellington, Travellers',
I remain,
Dear Sir Matthew,
Yours Sincerely,
ARTHUR DAVIDSON.
TRIP TO DEEP WATER BAY.
DISAPPOINTMENT AT THE polo club..
THE ILLUMINATIONS,
ARTHUR DAVIDSON.
PRINCE ARTHUR'S DEPARTURE.
A Tokyo message to the Mainichi States that the British cruiser Findem with Prince Arthur of Connaught on board, will arrive at Yokoha- ma on Feb. 17, two days' earlier than was at first anticipated. The Imperial Household Department has decided to place the Kasumi during his stay gaseki Detached Palace at the Prince's disposal Tokio, where he is expected
to remain for about a week before leaving for Kagoshima. It is understood that the Prince will proceed to the Satsuma City from Nega- saki on board the Diadem. Prince Shimazu is stated to be making elaborate preparations for the Prince's reception. According to present arrangements, Prince Arthur will pay visits to a number of localities on his way from Naga saki to Tokio,
"'
It is now stated in the Eokumin and other papers that a Japanese Squadron is expected to welcome the Diadem, with Price Arthur on board, "at a certain suitable place," and convey the warship to Yokohama,
PRINCE ARTHUR'S VISIT TO
KAGOSHIMA, NAME
ARRANGEMENTS COMPLETED.
Imperial Household, who was sent to Kagoshima Mr. Nagasaki, a Master of Ceremony in the to arrange the preparation for the reception of Prince Arthur of Connaught, who is expected left Kagoshima for Tokyo on the and instant. to visit the Satsuma city on his way to Tokyo,
A GREAT SEND OFF.
he deplored that the weather throughout should Our Royal guest has gone, and it is much to
have been so very unpropitious, with the ex ception only of the day of arrival, when, for ance, the clerk of the weather did the right, though very unexpected thing, so that it is only too likely that Prince Arthur's opinion of somewhat unfavourable, and not such as to climatic conditions in this Colony will be inspire him with any very keen deire to re-visit us. But as to the reception accorded him by His Royal Highness's own expressed opinion, the residents of this "gloomy city," we have and that, at least, is favourable" and "appre- Of late Kagoshima has become an object of ciative.
But after the dullaess, darkness, considerable attention from foreigners, being The drizzle had stopped for a time, but
dampness and gloom prevailing since Saturday visited by many distinguished visitors to Japan. the ground was in such a condition that
last, it cannot but have been with great sense One of the causes which has created an interest ADMIRAL SIR GERARD NOEL... golf or any other game was out of the ques
of relief that the Royal sojourner stepped on Vice-Admiral Sir Gerard Henry Noci was
abroad in Kagoshima is the fact that so many tion. Again the irritating drizzle commenced,
board H.M.S. Diadem, the vessel which was to famous naval officers were bora there. Foreign. created K.C.D, in 1952; K.C.M.G., for services and it was not until about four o'clock that the
The illuminations were of a character and on convey him to the sunny shores of the "Landers have also directed their attention to the at Grete, 1898; Commander-in-Chief, China Prince and his party left Deep Water Bay.
a scale which surprised even those who have of the Risen Sun," whither the departed last system of education, the style of home life, Station, since 1903; Commanded Home Fleet, They travelled in chairs over the hills, but ín
From end to end of the route the passage had previous knowledge of what Hongkong can right. Although the departure of His Royal and social conditions in Kagoshima-Japan and Admiral-Superintendent, Naval Reserves, view of the distracting weather conditions and who closed in behind the chairs and followed For instance, it was confidently stated that the
was thronged by all classes of the community; do when they set earnestly about the matter. Highness was semi-private, a very fair recrudes. Chronicle. 1900-3:5, 1845; 2nd s, of late Rev. Augustus the uncertainty whether anybody would be
cence of illuminatives in unwonted places was W. Noel, Rector of Stankos, Norialk; expecting them to appear at the Polo Ground, the procession to the Ko Shing Theatre itself, old Clock Tower, which has, in all previous re- observable; but, even as on Saturday, the Charlotte, s. d. of late F. Cresswell, 1875 Com-it was decided to continue the journey to Go-
ports, been referred to as a paragon of excel- rais once agala murred the general effect, minded Naval Guard at Cape Coast Castle, vernment House via Bowen Road. At the
THE CHINESE BANQUET.
lence, would be utterly forgolten on this occa- while the heavy cloud of mist enveloping Prince Arbur of Connaught's mission" to The Globe of Jan, 12th has this reference to 1873 (promoted, medal, clasp); Rear-Admiral Polo Ground, however, nobody dreamt that the
sion. As a matter of fact, the Clock Tower the Peak completely hid the upper levels, a few Mediterranean Fleet, 1898-99; a Lord of the Royal panty would fail to keep the appointment,
The Ko Shing Theatre having been trans- proves to be a useful standard for illumination illuminations and the word "Good decerniera-day another member of the Royal Admiralty, 1893-98; A.D.C. to the late Queen and despite the atmospheric conditions, a formed into a typically Chinese banquetting purposes. And a good deal of skill had been Chinese character only being just discernable Victoria, 1894-99 ; Gold Medal of Royal United big crowd had assembled there by three ball, according to the schema described in our employed in outlining the somewhat curious in Bowen Road. The Telegraph Office was Family goes forth from England to perform Service Institution, Clubit United Service, | o'clock, enduring the unending drizzle in the issue of Saturday last, the doors were thrown and antiquated structure. The Post Office, fairly ablaze, as was the office of Messrs. She valuable service to the Empira ni largo. Prince Travellera!
hope of seeing. His Royal Highness. Every open, and the hosts, beaded by Hoa, Dz. lokal, | while not exactly a miracle of beauty, was suit-wan. Tomes and Co., above which flashed out | Arthur of Connaught, with a suitabią entomPage,
A CONTRAST TO FORMER TIMES.
THE GARTER MISSION: