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INTIMATIONS.

THE

HONGKONG TRA

RADING

COMPANY, LIMITED,

(LATE THE HAN, & HOLTZ Ĉ. Co., LTD.) Axe Bow Showing a large and wall solested

• STOCK OF GENTLEMEN'S

SUMMER UNDERVEST'S & PANTE. Silk and Weal VESTS and FANTS.

Ganze Marino VESTS and PANTS.

Summer Merino VESTS aud„PANTS.

Indis Ganze Meriao VESTS & PANTS

Balbriggan VESTS & PANTS.

A Large Assortment of STRAW AATS. SUMMER SCARF8, in great vacisty.

Just To Hand

A Large Stock of TAN LEATHER, RUSEET LEATH, and RED

SHODS.

LEATHER

WHITE CANVAS SHOES.,

HONGKONG TRADING

COMPANY, LIMITED,

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Longkang, 24th Marsh, 1890. VINES AND SPIRITS

BY: APPOINTMENT.

A. S. WATSON & Co., LIMITED. (ESTABLISHED A.D. 1841.) HONGKONG,

We invite attention to the following ski lauded Beads, all of which are aroullent quality and good value for the money.

The same being specially selected by our Lindon House, mud bought direct from the most noted Shippers, are imported in wool and bottled by ourselves, thus enabling us to supply the best

growiha at moderate prices.

no In-ordering it is only necessary to state the name and quantity of Wine or Spirit wsztet, and initial letter for quality desired.

Orders through Local Pont or by Telegram

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Groon Capsule...810 81.40.

1.10

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Red Capsulo...... 19

C Fine Old Vintage,

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D Very Fine Old Vintage. extra experlor, Violet Caprals (Old Bolllo) 18

SHERRIES.

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B Superior Pala Dry, díanor

1.35

THE DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, APRI, 8ud 1900.

Vazz Road" and that the new rond way be onll- | who,' with you, is realising wound the world the "mouras and the extent of Her Majesty's di- od "'Connaught Road (Applanso).`-

minions.. His ROTAL HIGHNESS having ausented to

Our words are few, but our good wishes are

Big Dimen Coll Boat Suckily Pig Cold Horal Buck. Cold Post Fowi. Cold Renat Mutton.

TABLE D28

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PRAWIE.

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FRUITS.

side of a Crown with a star et such extremity, The frontage of the Hongkong Trading Com pany was dumplately hidden by a profusion pl of laya, svargreens, and lanterns; the bang ing of lanterns in the trees in front of Prosorted Appion Citrona Sientela Peare the store was a happy idea which was follar- granate Carambolas Greengaged. Plumpled by artistic effect. Masars Powell & Co. had also bedecked their store with festoomm Rice of lanterns surmounted and surrounded wille

About a score of persons applied at the Cu for thers is in addition to this a consider. tral Police Station last night in quest of chil-able amount of realmed mron, which will after" deen that had been lost during the latter part of wards be used as ross streets, the New Prays the day. In some cases they were found, and in and for widening what to the present. Play those propositions, on the valk of His Excellexo many. In Brotherly Friendship we bid you others not so forinuste: particulara were given 25 feet. It will then as far as with 10 got three chead was given for las Duke and Duwelcome to the Fat Eust in Brotherly Lars we

corned be the main artery of the Colony, 76 feet with respet to the little ones.

broad, which will also be the width of the New chaar of Connaught

meet you here to-day, and in Brotherly Fellow Prays, hailt with a frontage in an average depth

ship wo genho the hope that i ha crent Architect of the Universe may long spare you to tenler your of 2 foot of water in the lowest Wales, instead of

rubllo servives to your usury, and to emplify Sweet Lotus Soup the rand banks with their unwholesome exhala

Fin your own life the brightest and most bosulí- tions which exist al present,

fal precepts of our Craft.

REUTER'S TELEGRAMS. (CUFFLIED TO THE "DAILY PRES."

LONDON, Slat Marob.

DESTRUCTIVE CYCLONE-IN-

part of the world.

AMERICA.

I

-TRE LABOUR CONFERENCE. The Labour Conference has alased:

CHESS OF CONNAUGHT.

the

LAYING THE FOUNDATION STONE OF THE

His Royal Highnest then propound three cheers for Mr. Chator, whigh having been givan, the ceremony terminstal.

THE VISIT TO THE DISTRICT GRAND LORAL

After the ceremony at the harbour worka a.

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Champagno (Eng) vrob, ~Orange Wian. Hion Wine Rosa Dhu.

Optimus" Wino. Far Wine,

The gay ap-

fags and banners, and the China Traders' blook In addition to the streets and roadways,

The address was handeomaly bonud in blue

of cfflees was also ornamented with coloured the Colony will also gain the new, sw,

Ianterns. Tesars. Lane, Crawford & Co. had na drains and paving of the whole of the ro claimed ground, without involving the expen-mating of the District Grand Lodge of Froovet with gold corners, and “A." the" Boyal

The following were those present at the din- nonf und offective-an-illumination as the constrac............. la gold, on the front..

ner-H, R., the Duke of Connaught, H. R. tion of the building permitted, the lines of the A terrible oxolons has passed over and de-dire of any public money with the exception masons was held, which the Right Worshipfalot of arms, and the square and compass, also

of the proportion appertaining to the realama

The anthem "O Praise God in His Holiness. the Duchess of Coonanghi, H. E. the Acting building being picked out in coloured lanteros. contated Chis. The valley of Louisville is at loss to front of those lots of ground which al. Brother HRH the Duke of Connaught bon-

Governor (Hon. F.. Flaming), H. E. Vice-Ad. The most striking lilumination in this district was terly demolished. The bave ereated over ready belong to the Government; and this recurod with his pressed. The ball had been de having been sung,

dlamation belonging to the Government will be nested with evergreens and pot plants, and car- HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS said---Right Worship ziral Sie Nowell Salmon and Lady Saison, that of the Hongkong Dispensary." The coutro ares traversed is appalling and unequalled in any werth, when carried out, about a million and a pet was laft leading up the steps to the patience, fal Sir and brethren, I am deeply touched by H. E Major-General Edwards-Bir John Me- pisce at the top of the building took the forma

half dollars, according to the extinate of the late Surveyor-General, wird alse seuinstell she value and through the hangnetting hall to the Lodge the fraternal grooting which you have extended Neill, His Honour Mr. Fisting Clarke and of the rasing crest of the best of the firm, a of the reclamation belonging to the Marine lot. The Masons present numbered over three to me in your midst this day. Believe me when Mrs. Fielding Clarke, Mr. Justice Wina and huge selosed in a horseshoe, flanked on owners at about $8,000,000.

hundred. The Lodge haring been opened in due In March last, however, Mr. Price, owing to form by the Right Worshipfal the District say that mong the many cordial words of Mrs, Wiso, Elon. W. M. Goodman and Mrs. either side with two stars and a brown. Beneath masonio emblem at eithar THE VISIT OF THEIR ROYAL HIGH-filing koalth, resigned, and Mr. Brawa was sp-Grand Master, Hon. C. P. Clister, the hymn goodwill and of welcome that I have received Goodman, Mr. and Mrs. Ackroyd, Dr. Ayres, this was a crown with the letters "V. F. ons

painted Surveyor-Geners, of Hongkong, Ho NESSES THE DUKE ANĎ du.

and Mrs Brownrigg, Hoa. S. Brown, Rer. and extremity, while below this again was another form of construction of the Praya wall, which have The Worshipful Deputy District Grand Mantar, ave been more welcome, one will be mere Mrs. Chalmers, Mr. J. Langloed Cos, Hon. O. Orown with two stars on either side. Fil- bas proposed considerable modifications in the "All people that on sarth do dwell was sung from the loyal inhabitants of Hongkong xcz Mr and Mrs. Bnto, Mr. J. J. Boll-Irging, Major an aitbor side, and been approved by the Elaarstary of State. Hitherto Wor. Bro. B. C. Ray. and the overs of the cherished, than the words which have fallen Chadwick, Hon. C. P. Chater, Colonel Chatarling in the background between these bril- Yesterday was a busy day for Their Royal the foundations have beat of granite maponary set District Grand Lodge then retired for the pur. from your esteered Worshipful Master. In Mr. G. Ccates, Colonel and Mrs. Cavays, Mr. liant displays of gas were innomerable soloured Highnesses, a long and rather trying program- by hand, at low water. Mr Brownproposatoauptpose of zeosiving His Royal Highness, and the address you have presented to wo breathes and Mrs Champeans, Mr. A. Duaisas, Ilon. W lanterns, with transparoncios, also illuminated by

a modification of the design of the similar mo having to be gone through. This weather carried out te Alcasadela Harbour, of which he procession was formed in the outer hall. The the true spirit which should guide our M. Deans, Mr. W. Danby, Mr. G. Ewens. Mr. 59 of the various tablets rassived from was a great improvement on that of the day superintended the constraction. The new quave officers taking part in the procession were fraternity. We sluit the feeling of dero and Mrs. Fraser Smith, Mr. Forrest, Mr. and Mrs. Viceroys and Chinese officials. The whole was before forAlthough it looked, threatening of that port must be familiar to Your Royal War, Bro. E. C. Rav, D.D.G.M.

tion to the Almighty, and respect and, lore W. H. Forbes, Mr. and Mrs. Gillies. Mr. R. at display in which good tagte ood the lavish several times during the day, the rain held Highness, as Her Majesty's forces laaded on and Wor. Bro. Jas. Christie, D.G.B. W.

to our Sorsreign. We see in it kindly Gray, Geboral and Mrs. Gortion Mr. and Mrs. Luminution combined to realise the most artis off. In the morning the Dake visited embarked from them during the memorable can War. Brs. David Gillis D.G..W

paign of 1882, immediately before the victory of Wor. Bro. Leare, P.D.GES.W.

and brotherly feeling extended to one when it Harmon, Mr. Hoppias, Mr. and Mrs. Hirst, tie and striking results. The Hongkong Clab the Hongkong and Whampoa Dock Company's Tel-el-Kebir. This modisation onsists in em- Wor. Bro. W. H. Hay, P.D.G.S.W

hai buen try highest plossaro nad pride to serve Mr. Harbort, Dr. Jordan, Mr. J. Kwick, Me was decorated with a large gas star in the centre, Dook at Kowloon, Leing conducted over playing artificial blooks for the foundations Wor. Bro. W. M.B. Artbar. P.D.G.&.W.

in different offices in Masonic Lodges. IB. Layton, Hoa. A. P. MacEves, Hon. Mr. and supported by a smaller one on either side, the the Dock and works there by Mr. Gilios.formed of Portland cement concrate. Eich Wor, Bro, W. Danby, P.D.G.J.W.

assure you, brethren, I feel most warmly the Mrs. Mitchell-Innes, Mr. F. II. May, Mr. and Mrs. probes of the verandabe being bang with lanterns. block will be laid by staam power, this Wort Bra. C. W. Dungan, P.D.GJ.W. the Secretary of the Company. His Royal Foundation taving been previously levelled by Ero. Eav. G. H. Bonddeld, D. G. Chaplain.

which this address Mishapiman. Mr. and Mrs. Rowbial. Hoo. P. The Supreme Court was brightened up by gas

its ordinary dingy appearance' you Faro presented to me has been written. Rgrin, Mr. W. H. Bay, Capt. Rumany, Liant far as Highness loft Murray Fier about 10.30am. for divers, By this deration the work can be car: Wor. Bex. G. P. Jordan, DG Treasurer, Kowloon, the passage being made in torpedo ried on continuously without the loss of disne Wor. Bro. P. Bazenje, P. D. G. Treas.

feel most deeply and most heartily how warmly Thorbars, Mr. Vinsavona, Mrs. Wodskouge would permit. In the sentre appeared, most ap boat.

On arriving at the Deok, the Gor.now involved in waiting for low tidos, and it is an-Wor: Br. H. G. James P. D. G. Treas man war-of-war, which was lying outside, tisipated that a saving in time of two years may Wor. o. W. Kerfoot Hugten, P.D. G. Tress. Fos Lave received tus as a brother in your midst Mr. E...L. Woodin, Mr. T. H. Whitehead, propriately the Scales of Justice, while Ingally

be affected, which would result in a large finansial Wor. Bro. C. C. Coben, P. D. Ch Tress.

It is a great satisfaction to myself, as it Captain vnd Mrs. Yather, Hen. Hu Kai, exhibited in the mounirams V. R." manned the yards, while the hand on board gain to the Government and the lotholders. War. Bra F. A. Hazeland, D. G. Hegistrar. will be to our respected Grand Master, my Moses. Wong Shing, Chan Io, Ng Choy, which appeared on either sida.

Financially the gain to the Colong will be cons Wor. Bro. B. K. Laigh, P. D. G. Registrar,"

brother, the Prince of Wales, to know how Shing. Wai Yok. Ho Mei, Poon Pong, Lance of the Post Office, to which allusion played the National Anthem, sad the same compliment was paid to His Royal High-siderable, over $20,000 a year from the faereased Wor. Br. F. W. Heuermenn, P. D. G. Registrar, admirably and how satisfactorily the Ledges in Wai-obten, Lau, Yamohuen, U-Lia-yuez. Ho has streaty boon made, was consid rally en-

Crown rent, and an estimated revenue of War. G. C, Cor, D. G. Pras, B.G.P. aeas on leaving. On the rutarn from the Tear from the Government rate for War Bro. Rev. Ost-Uneficial Alumber, this Rastern part of Her Majesty' Empire are Tang, Lo Chi-tin, Lo Youk-mood, Wong Shooted by the use of lanterns and small glass Dook, the Dubs and Buches of Connaught were the new buildings, although the can perhaps

gotting on. He takes the deepest interest and Long, Ng Wei, Tp Cink-kai, Yu Intohi Chan-amps, the colars of which harmoulsed well entertained at lunch by Vica-Admiral Sir No-hardly be regarded as being entirely profit to War Bro. Beynolds, Unoficial Member, B. F.G. pride in our craft. It is hie etnost desire to Hing-won, Chau Pik-ohon, Lo Kwan-chang, will the fagd and shield; will which "the the Colonial Treasury, for the new ground Wor Dr. A. O'D. Gourdin, D. G. Becretary keep it in all its purity and in all its in Wong Chik-bing, Man Kwong-tin, Wong Wan-nikling was plentifully bedecked. The Cleok well Salupu on board H.M.8. Impérieuse.

must naturally entail some expenditure for Wor. Bro: A. D. Death, D.G.S.D. lighting, polos supervision, eto,

War. Br. E. Oboke D.G.J.D.

tagrity, and when I tell him on my rotors of hing, Trang Bi-kai. Choy T-chor, Lo Hok-Tower for ones belied the character it bas gained for itself and baramo a thing of beauty and jog., the bearty welcome which has been socorded to pang. Ng Tan-fong, Chan Ping, Li Sani, The inner lines of the structure were picked out Lastly, Sm, 1 think 1 should draw Four Wir. Bro, J. Mofieavy Brown, P.D.GJ.D.

me, but only as a son of our Sovereign, but es Tang Yik-man, Sin Tak-fas. Chey Chi-bee, with small lamps and the outer edges lined with attention to the fact that His Excellency Sir R. A. Denison, D.G. Sup. of Works,

his brother, and sa one who has had the pleasure Yung Tat-fong, Ng Ping, Wong Wing-turut lanterns, is whole making a cusplau William Das Ver has made stipulations as Wor. Bro, W. Baker, D.0.A.D. of C. to building upon the new ground that from H. L. K. Davis, D.G.B.B.

of filling offlees both in Ezgland and in the de. Leung, Shok Ching-chuen, Chan Kwin Z. Las a sanitary point of view connet but. be regarded

pendencies of the Crows, it will plan aim to bing-oli, Wong Yan-po, Chan Lan-bia, Tanons mark for the eye whether sissed from shore. as unprecedented in the history of this Colony-Wor. Bro. H. L. Stringer, P.D.G. Organist.

or sea. The Hongkong, Cauton, and Maso know that the same feelings of fraternity exist Shik-phan, Lí Ching-ógam, U Seung-ahow, Ng stipulations that were somewhat fought against Wor. Bro. W. Goalbon, D.G. Pursuivant,

first, for they undoubtedly, do not allow the Bro. F. Anderson, D.G. Assitant Purravant.

in the hearts of all Masons here as those which Sai-shang, Kwok Yik-yu, Pang Ngok-sbiang, Stauboat Company created a pretty affect by balding area to be too overcrowded, as it unfor Bro. G. 6. Anderson

orfet among the members of our Craft at home Chan Cheung-fat, Ho Tim. Hu Fook, Ho Kaiting in a prominent position the initial tunately is in many of the older portions of this Bro. P. Brewita city, and they expressly provide for that free Bro. 3. Bryant

I will ever remember, Right Worshipful Bir tong, Chio U-tie, Lam Kam-ting, Fanng Mow, letters of their name by the means of coloured circulation of air which it must be admitted is Bro. E. P. Dipple

the welcome secerted to me in your Grand Cam Sing-kis, Lesung Ku-ding, Chon Shane, the back ground being formed of lan- so essential in ersoting healthfel habitations, Bro. H.-J. Best 2

Lodge, and I will ever cherish the kindest fool. tong, Chan. King-ting, Faug Wa-chuen, Chanteras Dakin Brothers had a similar devico and I think I am justified in stating that every Bro. J. E. Grimble, D. G. Tylar.

fail, lanterna playeda prominent part. The offices right-minded man must agree with me in ap proving the firm attitude assumed by His Excel-

On approbing the Pedestal His Royal High-ings for the brethren who have roured meno Tuzyan, Ho Wyson, Tsang Fret-kai, Was Pai, with equally good effect, while here again, as a

Tuang Kam Chin, Kwok In-woon. Cheung Kam The DISTRICT GRAND MASTER afterwarde tin, Li Tin-shat, Ip Ci-skan, Chan Pan-fa, Ho above Messrs. Dakia's store, occupied by the Straits Instranos Company and Mesure. some persesal intaresta slightly sacrited to District Grand Master and was saluted by the said-Eight Wordipful Brother, before water. Kueu-aeuug, Li Kong-obuek.

are a decided Advisement in the new build brethren with grand honours He then took his minate this gratifying ceremony I faol salled up In addition to sanitary improvemente, ar- for ban with the Boyal coat of arms. The fol to seasor to express to you the great satis faction the brethren have experienced at the by me was then sung

opportunity given them to welcome in their Forward, be our watchword,

midat the brother of our Most Worshipful Horts and volnou južn, Soak the things before us,

Grand Master. Ae s neon yourself, high in the craft, you will readily realise their feel. ing of satisfaction,, and the crowded state of this District Grand Lodge to-day bears am- ple testimony to the fact. That I should polot this out to you, Biz, that I should enour to impress such an unimportant matter upon your memory la, however, insufficient for the brethren of this district. It is not often that we have the honour of welcomingin this for off land so near Hosies kúWe too have braid the straps relative of our Most Worshipful Grand Masters and wehave, therefore, endeavoure to perpétimate the areat, to hand down the knowledge of it to Jour children's children, by deoiding to erect a new wing to this ballding, and we intend calling the new lodge room in it, subject to your permis siña and approval, "The Connaught Hall, the doners being Bro. Mody, Wor. Bro, Gillies, and ayselt. Thus Right Worshipful Brother, your visit to this district must remain not only in our minde, but it will become known to future generations, and we sincerely trust that, sing

PEATA ESCLAMATION WORKS. Advantage was taken of His Royal Highness's visit to this Colony to ask him to associate his name with the Prays Rantauations, scheme by laying the Foundation Stone, and Bia Royal Highness aesenting. the ceremony was arranged to take place on the Prays, close to the Cricket Ground, at these o'clock yesterday after noon A. pavillon had been oreated at the spot where the stons was to be laid, for which epicial invitations were issued. At the boar fixed for the ceremony, the pavilian was well filled, while the Cricket Groasd, free whence a good view of the to the Pavilion were crowded by a large cou 1.00 course of people. The Royal Party was a little late in arriving, it was aflor 3.30 p.m. when the

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wine, Green Seal Capsule... 7.50.0.75 provedingscould be obtained, and the approachesney the Governor, when he insisted opon having nesa was received by the Right Worshipful theuraly on this occasion.

C Manzanilla Palo Natural

Sherry, White Capsule.... 10

CC Superior Old Dry. Pula

Natural Sherry, Red Beal Capsules

D. Vors Superior Old Pala Day, choice old Wine, Waite Seal Capsule......

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salute from the Impérieuse gaso the signal that the Royal Guests were, leaving and about 3.45 p.m. His Royal Highness entered the Pavilion 1.10ecompained by the Duchet, the Acting Governor (Hon. F. Pleging), Adisizal Bahova and Lady Salmon, Major-General Edwards, and Sir John MoNeil. The Royal Parly being seated, 1.85 Per Caan, Per Case.

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Bost on the dais, where a ohair had been provided

chitectural and other embellishments will pot bo overlooked in this great addition to our Co-lowing

any, and it will no doubt interest Your Royal. | Highness to lasen that a site in this immediate neighbourhood has already been selected for the ultimate resting place of the Jubilee Blatus of Her Most Gracions Majesty, which will shortly jarrive from ugland, and which has been pre- seated by the logul inhabitants of this far distant Ha EXCELLENCY the Acting GovEssoRttle Colony-for let me in conglusion assure you |mid-Your Royal Highnew, you have been asked Sir, that though this Colony is amall in xres, it CLARETS.-

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rating what I may call one of the most importar Sovereign, whose benign sway is appreciated Red Capsule. B-St, Estephe, Red-Capsule 450 4.00 But of the many important works undertaken in ot only by the Taglish residents, but also by the many mind nationalities who enjoy and this Colony, a Colemy which has not yet celebrat appreciate the privilege of residing under her, edita jubilee year, but which is about to do so, a to all alike, impartial rule. colony which since the time it benne a British possession has learned to ŝappreciate and love the angest rule of our gracious Sovereign, who has over shown such solicitude and interest for the subjects of her vast Celosial Empire. I regret that one is not bore to-day who should be bere, I allude to Sir Wiliam des Vinx, the Gever Your, whowyabsence owing twill-health I 30 much nor of this Colony, but I can assure your Royal regret. I think it is largely due to him, ably

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I ROYAL-Hiness -mid-ladies... and gentlemen, in thanking Mr. Chater for the kind words which have fallen from him. I may my that it is very satisfactory to me to lours. that this very important work which in to be in angarated, is supported by Sir William des

Not a look behdad.. Forward, out of armor,

Leave behind the might Forward, into triumph,

Forward into Light.

Forward, out of error, nta. Forward, hou, my brethren, Let's not go anteay,

Til each kvarat parpon

Springs to gloeling day Forward, through the desert,

-Thraceh Uts toil and skrifg Forward, through the darkpoNS,

Furied into light,

Fornerd

Forward, out of error, etc.

srð, máysking onwarde Where the Henyon is lava, Where our God abidelu

In the Lodge share Forward, all our lilaämo,

Chiuk from height to height, T73 the head be hoary,

Till the ere be hgät,

Fornacl, out of error,ni's Ferward, than, ye brorso,

In this lodge belo

Let us join our voicur

In a grateful songs To put loving father,

Lendast anthems (eg,

To our great Orestar

Sing we donge of Praise.

"

To our loving Father

Lendent chemia reive,

To our great Creator"

Sing we wongs of Praise.

During dinner there was a performance on the Huwett & Co. ably exported the lower storá hy-'s pretty and plentiful dia day of stage of which the following is the programme-variegated lanterns. Morars. Adamson. Bell

-The Congratulations of the sight Qoaii... 2-Promotion.

-The Fair witaj 4-igit to the Muon.

The following are the arguments of the picces performed.

TEM EIGHT GENIL CONGRATULATE Tax Goo of

THE PLANET VENUD ON ATPLINING TO GRELT ÅTE.

The stage is entered by night Genii in ratione cos. (acob as thosent Farms, Prizes, &c.) *Han Chung-Li-Lo, here I am for the mountains, 16 Tung-pin-Behold, yellow Boerers in bloom al Arguide

Te'ao Kwoh-thin

A noise as of a drum as rasch Kan Hsiang-140”. ad our ears. Li Tich-kwai

Lan Ta'i-bo Chang *KYOL.LAD

& Co, in addition to the ever-present fan- teras, diversified their illuminatun by a row of

jets on each cornice with the latters "V. R." Messrs. Kelly and Waleh had a décidedly prouty, if not particularly novel illumination, by a tasty Trangement of lanterns. Masers. Krust & Cand Mere Giralt & Cr. alsó aided in tha picturesque aspect of this part of the road by a pretty combination of lanteros, flags, and ever Krebs. Look Hing was in the front rank with his foreign, brethren in the matter of illumina

ions and his display was worthy of note for the produced by a very artistic arrangement sound and beem antracted here of the lanteras, not only as regseds colour but Han Chang Li Kail! Today we celebrate the as regards the shape of the lastaras them anniversary of the God. He let u anay to songraŝt-selves. The Chartered Bank and the Char-

to him and present him with our pouches and noo tar, the Elixir of life.

tered Mervantile Dauk both made a brave The other Genil Agreed! Agreed!

tiny display of lanterns, which their aryjnd vocan- The Eight Genii together-The hills out dahs showet off to good staat. But the sparkle se dissouds. Our guiden vessels bem ever with choicent wines and fat of sheep: See, a lacks palac for illuminations in this party of the aloud Austa on this borton to proclaim or advent to

the world. Here we bare a dacoction of ensations, town must be awarded t Victoria Build- and a blogiving patch salad from the orchard of Lings, whore the results were certainly worthy of Wang X, the Emperor's mother. The morremark. These buildings. Messrs. A. 8. Wai. P'ong Taz celebrated his eight hundredth year with

feant to his well-rishore. First lat a break into Hon

the Hongkong song shouting "Imortality immortality and

how genuine are our feelinga in this matter, the form in raakt offer ear congratulations and

perform the appointeľ zitas.

you will not emit to give one respectful greetings tour Most Worshipful Grand Master, and if I may venture to hope so, in his august and Empress. unch respected Mother our Gracious Queen and

FROMOTION!

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Co't. and

and

Shanghai Bank had the honour of dras- ing the largest anibek of admiring spectators of any buildings in the lows. The otro poos at Victoria Buildings was a portrait of Her Majesty in gas, surrounded by a wreath

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THE DISTENCE GRAND MASTER the ad- over populated town of Victoria including an Colony of Hongkong it may prove the css reed His Royal High1998 as follows:-Right esplanade of 70 feet in width. together with it ought to he. I rejoica at being informed Worshipful Sir, when the litlihood of your certain streets extending along on aggrebat no question which could affect health has gato longth of 5,000 yards. This great been lost sight of and that the important passing through this Colony breams ganerally work is due to the initiation of the Hoa, rules of sanitation have been adhered to were very anxious to greet you as Masons. But towards.

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The National Anthem was here sang.

This play, which is in pastamine, in enly perform ed as night when sa Officer of sigh cauk is present, and then as a compliment to him. The Aater color richly rebed, unfolds a scroll on which is inscribed--

may you rise in offoe and to promoted in rank of laurel, immediately below being a sorail with and then pointa upward, signifying“.“ may you rins the words » Welcome Arthar." On either side as high as the aun when at his wealth."

This play illustrates & popular Chinese story. The arches of the portico ware outlined with jeta.

TROS. JANMY WINE

of the lays was a large star zod the lower- bero, Tang Yang, who lived about H.C. 100; was the

Hrs ROYAL HIGHNESS-Right Worshipful Sir, you have by what you have just said added another to your acts of kindness and good fealiur

in wishing to perpetuate my name to defray the funeral exponese Une day while bonding wargreens,, while from the bailling, to the

Onk sebar of his year, bat was so peor that, on the The front of the building itself was a mass of death of his father, be sold himself as a slays in order alternately colonul lanterns merounded by

his come he was megostar by a beautiful fairy, who

and whose energy, exterprise, and indus-am well acquainted; there are many predial programme which was then being prepared the greatest pleasure, and I thank all the brethren te magro house and married her at the end of tar, Brockelmann, and Co., Messrs. Sasso

this ceremony should not form a part of the off you. Right Worshipiul Bir, that I accept with preacht miser, as all would be well if he follow to terus crossed and recrossed. Measts. Beu-

Eur instructions. Tong Yong thoreapon took her try in everything connected with this Co-) sout who know than sa well as I do, and I sim 100lony has in an Hitle. way assisted in bring sure all will bear witness what magnificant for the reception of Your Royal Highness, and bere present for their wish to mmenisrats end bandred daya, his wife told him that is war and Co., and Mosers. Siemen and Co. era de

falry, and that the time was come for her return to ing it to the prospering condition it is in works they are as works of architecture and private telegram was sent to you asking my visit amongst them in this manner.

her hoars are the clouds. On leaving, she gave corated with ruasses of lanterns which almost 12 1.10 to-day. He is far better able than I am to ex-utility. I hope that this work you have

whether you would receive an address of welcome

The District Grand Master then closed the tìm one hundred pieces of embroviwred silk ferichsoured the original building and exaverted

presentation the Emperor. This offering so pleased plain the objart and history of this great work. kindly asked me to participate in to day will be from the craft in Hongkong. The newer was Lodge in due fort and the following liyan was reparor that lae ad once untested the donor and them for the time being info, temples of ligh's

characteristic of Your Royal Highness, sui” wa and therefore, with your Royal Highness's per-come the scoss it deserves and that it will on-

gave him passiert for the Royal Palaces. On ha The Hongkong Bank took a very worthy part way there with his eulbe, he was met by his fairy in the trio of "Grete" just montioned. The mission, I will ask him to add a few words to hanes the beauty of your splendid harbour. It therefore proceeded to prepare an address from what I have already said.

will always be a source of the greatest pleasure the Masons of Hongkong. I have now the grant Hon. C. P. OMATER then read the following to myself, that you, sir, and the inhabitants honour of reading to your Royal Highness:--

of this Colony, have asked me to take a part, To The Bight Worshipful His Royal Highness

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address c

Memorial Stone of the Fraya Reclamation works (Applause).

The Duke was then led to the table, where the plans of the scheme wore placed, and thous wUSS

May it please Your Royal Highnese,His which I can never forgat, in helping to lay the Excellensy the Officer at present administering Her Majesty's Government in this Colony has requested me to compile a short sketch for your Royal Highness of the great work you have boar gracionaly plossen té inaugurate to-day, and in which, we therefore assume, you are taking that Heering's Cherry Cordial interest which it is so well known you are in the Dr. Siegert's Angostura habit of taking in all public works through

Bitters, the Empire so ably ruled over by our anguftand

well-beloved Sovereign.

Marsechino

NOTICE TO LORIRSPUNDEN

should be addressed to The Editor."

Orly communications relating to the news ectamins

Cerrespondents so requested to forward sh Er name

1 have endeavoured, Sir, to make this skete

as ocuaise as possible, only allowing myelf to

touch upon the main features of the gohome,

Prince ARTHUR WILLIAM ~ PATRICK. ALDENT, DUKE DY CONSAVOHT and of Strathrarne, KG, KT, K.P., G.US.I. G.C.M.G.. C.B., G.C.LE., Provincial Grand Master of Bussex, Distrlot Grand Marter of Bombay, Past Senior Grand Warden... Bight Worshipful Brother, --In mesting you ;

sang-

Grces Architect of worth and Heaven,'

tyti nor space confined, Enlarge our love to comprehend Eine brathren-all mankind. When'er WORT, whale'er we do,

Thy presence let na own

Thino y, all-neeing, marks our deeds,

To Then our thoughts are knowỀ While nature's works and science laws

We shour to reveal,

O, be cur útly Jone to Thar, With formoney sad zeri.

With Faith our guide, and humble Hope,

Warm Clarity and Love,

May all at last be raised to shoro Thy perfect light bure

His Royal Highness and the District Grand

wife, who entrusted bis child to his case.

This is the point st which the play opens. The building is one which easily lends itself to balxy and her attendanta antar and discus their

inture plana Tank Tang dia suite, eater with decoration, and fall advantage was taken the am rella of state and other official insignia. He of this feature. The columns were encircled and bie fairy wife are overjoyed at their meeting.

Ho

receives from her his child, and so the soone alraan. by lamps of various colaum, some of them of

A VISIT TO THE KOON.

remarkably pretty tipts, and rows of lanteras were hung along the roof, while from the roof

This is very favourite modern play adopt from

a fairy tale. Fai Yaya lived abont A.D. 6-1 and was grond scholar. The Moon God dessending to earth in search of a hero met bimatan inn, convened with

to the dots were hung festcons of colanred

him over their wige on the glamion and other literature glass lamps.

The triumphal arch at the.

And was muah placed with her. On the departare Hongkong Bank was prettily illuminated by of the God, Pai fu-ya fell into a trance during which

explained to him by the Surveyor-General (Hot to-day we do so with the greater plesure since Brown), who also introduced to him Mr. in your person you anito alikaa Son of the

be was conveyed to the Mods, where he met a gas by means of alterantely coloured white and Bowdler, the engineer for the work, Mr. Tsang Sorereira under whose gis we are living and a

antifal fairy. The ocuple were a charmed with purple globes, which restling among the folingo eno other that they agreed to mimy, and ved Kong, thi contractor, and other officials engaged Brother of that Order to which we belong. As

the work, with whom His Royal Highness the Son yout reall to us, if that were necesary, Alaster then retired, followed by the afflours together happily for a hit le diote. Bat much joy was produced a most happy effect. The sich aloue shook hands.

the emblem of Great Britain's Constitutional in procession. On reaching the banquetting ball, not to last, and one day Pai Ya-9 found himself to Murray Barracks was similarly decorated. The

returned to earth deplate. Ee. thereupon took-ap Powers the Brother you remind us of those where cake and wine had been provided, threads abode in's cars where be lived as & lormit, bat Western part of the town wasilluminated chiefly and omitting all allmelon to the many and His Royal Highness then took his place at the torchings with wo profum, those tanets which we

with her attendante and josd in his arms his skild. Editor, not for publication, tous addressed to the vexatious life troubles that had to be gone stone. In the ted beneath was placed & bottle book to fallos, and as both it is our pleasure and cheers were given for His Royal Highness, what was his joy when one day in fairy wife appeared by coloured gins chandeliers suspended from Editor, not for publicutian, but as evidence of good through, and which are perhaps naturally in-containing the coirs of Hongkong currency. Oner's PONIDE. To us, as Masons, you the Prinos of Walos, and three for Her Royal to +arth in human shape to harm his rival child. He Queen's Rond and principal thoroughfares, our pride to greet you in the most. Eastern of the three for the Most Worabipfel Grand Master The Eure in the Moon in st of jealousy de extind the many triumphal arches, while along the cidental to a great undertaking in which many copies of the three local papers, and a parohment ennie as une allied by the nearest ties of bleod Highness the Duchess of Connaught. Further all the magical arts known to them. Piyally, so many of thò henga male a finns or less brilliant

ite Hermit and his child were inli in peace. Tais gross WAS LAID BY HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS PROOF Walser, the out worth the cheers were given as His Royal Highness tack Mes and ascending captured the Hare, and time displa with lanterns

the British Crown you approach sa one who, in a his departure.

The performance concluded with a very clever

jed by the guest.

Faith.

All letter for publication should be written' on on ile of the paper only.

* Unders for extre auoies of the Daity Pems abanid.

amly in limited,

After that hour the sun on the day of publication.

Telegraphie Addresa Press,

Telephone No. 19.

The Daily Press.

HONGKONG, APRIL 3RD, 1390.

There will to a game of Polo on the course to-day commencing at 5 pm.

inforests are involved,

bearing the following:

In my frequent intercourse with the late Snero-Genaral, the Hon. Mr. Fries, the greatly congested state of the inhabited part of this island- & state of orez-orowding "that had naturally to increase as this Colony prepared In aud the population grow, was frequently before ns and freely discussed, and upon my suggesting the raflamation of the foreshorn frosting the main part of the City of Victoria, Mr. Trice greatly approved of the suggested plan, provided the Blossary: funds could by raised and no engineer- ing difficulties presented themselves.

H. E. Governor des Voux, who took the great-, Baco-est-possible interest in the scheme, honoured ma by disenssing it with me almost daily, devoting a great amount of his valuable time to consider-

The hearing of the Kung-pai-Ancona collisioning the points of the proposed plan,

case was proceeded with yesterday morning and His Excellency, after reviewing mang ng the one was further adjourned till to-day. gestions, decided upon the plan which win ulti

The Agenta (Mosers, Adamson, Bell & Co.) inform us that the steamer Mogul, from Liver peal, left Slogapors for Hongkong yesterday

morcing.

..

mately adopted, after it had been approved by the honour of interviewing in London, where I the Right Honble. Lord Knotsford, whom I lad went to give the Colonial Ofice any urtetance in my power in the way of explanation.

A sketch plan of the proposed reclination

THE DUKE OF CONNAUGHT, K.G, K.T. K.P...........

•à¤, &c. &c., or tax Éxp Arkir, 1890. Commemoratica cf the Commencement of tho

Pregn Heslamtion Works. (Under Ordinance No. 16 of 1839)

Sir George Williers Den Vranz, K.M.G., Governue; Ho. F. Fransis Fleming, C.M.G., Officer Admins toring the Government.

Hon. C. P Chater, Projector of the dobem...

Sir John Coode, Consulting Engineer.

Hon. 8. Brown, Surveyor-General,

B. Bewdler, Special Engineer

J. F. Boulton, Assistant Engineer,

J, A. dou Remedion, Clark.

W. Hidrood, versant

Trang Kong, Contractor.

LEGISLATIVE COL

tering the Governmont

to our Grand Worshipful

as mel by Pai Yu-ya, and the two had remuese to

yet young life, has already stfalued a position Amongst the Visitors to the District Grand in the distinguished Barrios which you have were Bru. Major General Edwards, who, we unaxhibition by acrobats, which was louilly applaud adopted us your profession.

To very Mason the progress of Missoury inderstand, was initiated in the same building a

tail to be of interest, and we are gratified that wo and Wor. Bro. Majer Stadholm Brownrigg

THE ILLUMINATIONS.

The heavy rain of Tue-day destroyed much of the preparation that had been made for the illa... - minations, and the rather high wind which pre vailed hat night also militated against the effect, many of the lanterns being blown out. To re-

the Colonfee of the Mother Kingdom can never good many years ago; Bro. Colonel Cavaye, After the performanos at the theatro the sidents, having fresh in their recollection the are able fo state that ita prosperta here are most Bro. C.F. A. Sangster. P. D. G. Organist, Royal Party were conveyed through the prin magnifcance of the Jubilee illeminations, the encouraging. It is noodless for us to express presided at the organ and there was a strong cipal streets to witness the decorations appenance of the town last night was somewhat var, rogest that you smoket kouour un long and well balanced chair to lead the shoging. The district which appeared to the most disappointing, but on strangers, to whom the Faough to test for yourself the advance that bas The coremony throughout was most impressive advantage was that lying between Pottin whole soone was new, & more pleasing offset might been made, but we can assure you that in thes

per Street and Marray Barracks. Starting at be produced. The display minds by the men-of-

lands Freemasonry has lest none of ita ardour, Bone of its vitality Ita glorious sod enlighten-

TRIP TO THE' PRAKA

Immediately afise the Masonic ovremony was the first-nsued point, the Victoria Hotel illu war was Tory fine, the halls and rigging of the Hon. F. Francis Fleming, C.M.G., Officer Adminised primiples, smbodying amongst them the concluded Their Royal Highnessee, ocomminations were worthy of remark. On either dozen ships in harbour being cutlined with lampa,

cause of bfasonie Charity, one of the most - panied by Admiral and Lady Saimen, proceed. nobling doctrines which Moscary orvision, hava ed to the Peak by the tramway, returning side of the entrance, a little above the level The Bangisa cruiser Admirsi Komilove had a gathered in the past, as they will hold in the by the mume after a short stay in the Hill dis-of the road, wore two large banks of the row of eleotris lights couning round her, and future, the Masqas of the Fast in ne unwilling trist. The Royal Party were extremely grati- gayet Bowers procurable. Above theas. on the Russian flag ontlined with the mwa, the bonds. Our signatures alone, as Mambers of fied and pleasantly surprised with this example the grob of the lowest verandah, were affect being extremely pretty. Several of the the District Grand Lodge of Hongkong and of engineering skill and expressed regret that

Hon. W., Deane, M.A., Asting Colonial Serretary, Hon. W. M. Goodman, Attorney General, Hon. A. Kister, Colonisi Treasu Hoa. 8. Brown, Surveyor-General.

Hon. N. G. Mitchell fans, Acting Registest-General.

Hon. Phineas Býrių,

Hea. C. P. Chater,

Hon. A. F. MacEva.

Hon

J. J. Keswick,

Bonth. Chias, of the Scattinh Lodge of St. their time was so entailed that they had asthang rows of variegated Japanese lanterns, merchant ships were sto illuminated, the John's, and all the other amerons Lodges that longer to spend in enjoying this very interesting while the upper verandahs were not only lined Douglas steamer Hailan being perhaps the most with lauteras but had chandeliers, formed, sole conspionour, and from two or thres- there was a here kave taken root, amply attest the fact, and part of the programme.

MENU.

.

On the Prays side of the Co's hong, and Messrs. Dooglas Lapreik

The British steamer Benlawers, which arrived Jesterday from Baigon, reports, having passed was made by the Hen. Surveyor General, and

Hon. Ho Kal, M.B., C.H., M.R.C.S., Eng.

jly of lanterns, dependent from the centre, the discharge of rookete. Of the land illuminations the Organisation, boss brotherhood we share DINNER AND PERFORMANCE IT CHS KO the steamer Euphrates off the Paracels en the each Marine Lot owner was allowed to gain in Slat ult..

BUING THEATRE.

whole, pleatifally interspersed with flags and looked at from the barbour, the most con adition

with you, and whose branches permeate all bie present holding what the Go-

Major General J. Bevan Edwards, C.B Parament apportioned to his Marine frontage,

Vice Admiral Siz Nowell Saimon, V., K.C...countries and all climes, will never, we feel sure,

In the evening the Royal Party were enter baimers, wahing a striking and effective aceno. spionog objects along the Fraya wore a Another, wximon fraces took place in Queen's provided that he undertook to pay his share of Commander in Chief.

want supporters here.

tained at dinour in the Ko Sbing Theatre by This effect was largely aided by a bure gue star agileent des gx of the White Teaways, Road at evening about sieven o'clock. The the cost of reclamation and subject to certain Hon. Fielding Clarks, LL.B., Acting Chief Justion. Varying as we do in nationality, we yet have the Chinese Reception Committee. The body with the letters V. B. on either side and two covering the whole front of Messrs, Roswell & "Punch and Judy" show was again the scene of stipulations made by the Governor.

His Royal Highness was then, handed the common object, a common sim, in working of the theatre was well filled with realdents in its commoncoment, causing tho Chinese to con- After much discussion these propositions of silver trowel and having placed sama mortar, the under the Masonic Constitutions of Great Belt-vited to meet the Royal goats and very smaller star gregats in such sumbers as to make the rond the Government were animondy accepted ut stone was lowered into its placi. His Royal ain, sod, remembering, whose Bag protecte this enjoyable two hours was spent. The mean was Hotel were more lanterns with another large Co's dag. Maltese ores on a white-ground quite impassable. Wo anduzetand some ladies an influential meeting of the Marino Lot owners

Island, wo scoopt the opportunity shorded by a follows:- were wishing to pass through the crowd and held on the 3rd July, 199, and at which our Highness, after topping it with thy mallet dhe your visit to Hongkong to record for your Most number of Europeses and Gas Lardars were as friends the Chiasta were largely represented by claring, mida lond cheering, the atons to Gracions Hother our expression of profound sisting them to do so when the Chinese, who were many of the leading members of that powerful be well and truly laid." A salute of twenty. respect Distancels bridged by buman thought, no doubt hustled very much about, turned round, branch of the ocminnuity.

vne guur was then feel from the shoro battery, spor i annihilated by human wiftd, and you and bricks, stepeni sticks, and any little thing I will now endeavour to stato, se concisely za

will believe that, fer though we are from Eng- His Excellener, addrowsing His Royal High- shores, it la oar carat hope that the win likely to leave a wark, were made use of The possible, pertain sinfiption of this sober which disturbance ended by a Gun Lascar being march your Royal Highnoes may find of interest. It news, then said-Your Royal Highness, Mr. and beneficent Bevereign who for so many ed to the elation and charged with assaulting is aliwated that the proposed Reclamation will Chater has proposed to erect a status of deondes has influenced the destinies of the two or three lukonge. Bye-witness sald the post about threo milion dollars, and the build. Your Royal Highness, which will be made a British Empire with Her advice, Her judg Chlusso contables used the Lascar most brutal ing area to be reclaimed will be about 31 nores, of ly, whilst others thenght just the reverse, bus which 5 acres, will bu dorernment ground ft from his to the Colony, if he obtains Your meat, and Her care, will still coopy, to the ful

We sek you to accept our kindliest welcome to 16 Bom Tirkes in Mem at ang at the Magistrate will deal with the and 96 acres will belong to the Marius Lot Royal Highness's consent. I have also to ask use of time, the loyal Throne of England. ** was this mornlag

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star in centrs, The Chiness shops along cerering the whole front of that firm's hung. Queen's Road, were also gaily decorated with Both these designs wars worked out with white lauterne, while In addition, in the case of and coloured Chinees and Japanese lanterns, wvuï Cheong Woo and Acbo, the hanging from seen from a little distans the lines wore por the lower verandab et strings of small feet, the general effect being very beautiful and coloured oil lamim cossiderably aided the striking. From Messrs. Bull & Cas to the tasteful aspect of this part of the road. Meers. Hongkong and Shanghai Back the Guildings were Gaupp and Co and the offices above were de covered with lanterns missed together in dir- corated with chandelions of Japanes lanterns, ferent colours. The big building of the Heng while the front of the building, done in so-kong and Shanghai Back wär slag conspitavni ! koment kážupa, wenn vieleiting » V. 23,” và sikker with Jamkhena da ait són verandaha.. dremt may