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institution, occupies a large and roomy building. The Barracks for the garrison are large, and constructed with great regard to the health an I comfort of the troops, and the buildings belonging to the Naval Establishment are substantial and spacious. The present Central Market is a dirty and inconvenient place, but a new and spacious market is in course of erection. The new building of the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank is large, handsome, and massive, and would do credit to any city. The Praya wall, which was reconstructed in 1879-80, is a work of much solidity and strength, reflecting the greatest credit on the Survey Department. The Clock Tower, near Pedder's Wharf, was erected by public subscription in 1862, and the illuminated clock was presented to the Colony by the firm of Messrs. Douglas Lapraik & Co.
The chief religious buildings are: S. John's Cathedral (Anglican), which oc- cupies a commanding site above the Parade Ground, and is a Gothic church of considerable size but with few pretensions to architecture. It has a square tower, with pinnacles, over the western porch, and possesses a peal of bells. A handsome stained window in the east end, over the altar, is the chief adornment of the interior. It also possesses a fine three-manual organ containing 47 stops, erected in 1887 and opened on the 20th June. S. Peter's (Seamen's) Church, at West Point, close to the Sailors' Home, is a neat Gothic erection with a spire. It also has a stained glass window, presented in 1878. S. Stephen's (Chinese) Church, in Taipingshan, is a plain building with a bell turret. Union Church is a pleasing edifice in the Italian style of architecture, with a spire, and contains accom- modation for about 500 persons. The Roman Catholic Cathedral, now partially erected, is situated in Glenealy ravine, near the Public Gardens, and when completed will be a fine structure in the Gothic style. S. Joseph's Church, in Garden Road, is a neat edifice erected in 1876 on the site of one destroyed by the great typhoon of 1874; and there are several smaller Catholic mission churches. There is also a Jewish Synagogue in Staunton Street, and a Mahomedan Mosque in Mosque Street. S. Joseph's College, a schol for boys managed by the Christian Brothers, oc- cupies a large and handsome building on a com nanding site in the centre of the city. The Roman Catholics possess a Reformatory for Chinese boys and several charitable and educational institutions which are very efficiently managed. Other denominations likewise support establishments of the same character, conspicuous among which are the Diocesan Home and Orphanage, the German Foundling House, Baxter Vernacular School, &c.
The Protestant, Roman Catholic, Parsee, Jewish, and Mahomedan Cemeteries oc- cupy sites in Wong-nai Chung Valley, and are kept in good order. The Protestant Cemetery is almost a rival to the Public Gardens, being admirably laid out and charm- ingly situated.
There are several Clubs in the Colony. The principal are the Hongkong Club, the Club Germania, in Wyndham Street, the Lusitano Club in Shelley Street, and the Masonic Club in Icehouse Street. There is a Recreation Club, which possesses Bath and Boat houses on the Praya near the Cricket Ground, a Cricket Club, a Rifle Association, and a Yacht Club, all kept up with considerable spirit.
The annual races are held at the latter end of February, under the auspices of the Hongkong Jockey Club, on the Race Course in Wong-nai Chung Valley, at the east end of the town, a beautiful spot enclosed by fir-clad hills. On this occasion the whole colony makes holiday, and the stands and course are crowded with one of the most motley collections of humanity to be seen in any part of the world. Most of the races are run with North China ponies, and there is generally good sport. A regatta is held in December in the harbour, but it does not evoke the same enthusiasm as the races. Athletic Sports are also got up every year by the residents and the garrison, and occasional swimming matches and boat races take place. There is an Amateur Dramatic Club, the members of which give several performances in the City Hall Theatre during the season; and the Choral Society also provides a series of entertainments.
There is excellent Dock accommodation for the largest merchant vessels. The Hongkong and Whampoa Dock Company, Limited, have three extensive establish-