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ROYAL HONGKONG YACHT CLUB.

COMMODORE'S cura.

The ties between Vernon and Alannah for

and between Kathleen' and Iris for

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28TH 1903

HONGKONG BENEVOLENT

ASSOCIATION. -

ANNUAL MEETING. The annual meetlug of the abore Association

with personally have been cases where perhaps a little holp his enabled a man in some cases to make a fireh start, in some cases to get BWAY lo plass where he can got a situation, and in other cases juss to tide orer a fow days

sounded a very grant increase, but the practical difference between 310 then and $15 how was not so very grout after all,

Bir WILLIAM GOODMAN said that on a member of the Church Body he fully approved

first place in the races for the Commodore's was bell yesterday in the City: Huil. His Cups were sailed off on Saturday last. The Honour Sir W. Magh Goodman, Chief Frotica, have appeared in the Society's report kave and they were all mach nasīstąd," "by · fooling

course was round the rock about one milu S. W. of Cowechats. Thore was quite a nies, little Breeze from the B.N.E. Loving, and Alannah got the best of the start, followed closely by the ather three. It gave some trouble to Vernon to get past her rival, but once she had done ko uha rapidly" longthened-the-gup Meantive Tris had dropped her rival, who started a more northerly course and was more ludered by tide in consequence. Off Covechan the brusse

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prasided.

The CHAIRMAN Bid--Indies and gentlemen, I felt it a very great honour to be asked to take the choir at your aunual meeting, and I have very rent pasuro in being here thing became, I fuel euro that your Society is doing a most excellent work in the Colony and is desury. ing of the best thanks of the community for supplying so uimirably a special med in this Cony. It is eshy to gives som of nobey to overy appiicunt, bat what you do is a much mo moys arduous task. You sift out the asses and enquire carefully into them and you seperate the fell very light and the times of rounding the deserving ours from those of and always to be loafers, and banchcombers who are always to be found in large numbers in an Eastern seaport like Hongkong.

rock were as follows:-

Vernon Irin Alannah Kathleen

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M.. 8. 7 18

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3 11 10

3 11 25

3 14 33

On the boat home Vernon nud Iria left the

island of Cosechan on the port hand, while Alawwah and Kathleen passed to parth of the island and getting into the frostor bronze Jover gained a good deal theroby." Alannah, sailed for nil she was worth by Mr. Slade, did so well in the fresher bideze that when she met Vernen off the west end of tonecutters' so way just within ber time allowance of 3 minutes Should the breezs hold, an exciting finish was probable, but from this point it feil lighter and Vernon, sailed in most finished siglo by her galant owner, slipped away in marvellens fashion, finally winning from Alanush by over 4 minutes, corrected time.

When hulle in Autisteer was so far ahead Kathleen and Irie met about the same

that she brul the race for 2nd place well in hand. Iris's skipper for the day--Mr. C. A. Tomes therefore elected to sail round the north side of Stonecutters' on the offchane of a flake, and lay was rewarded by picking up a nice northerly start, which put him ahead of the Kathires when they next met off Yaumati. She finally beat Fuliren by I miunte all but 3 seconds. The times of finishing ware as follows-

Vernon sikanunh Iris

跹 M. S. 2 35

9 47

5 23 30 5 -94 97

Kathleen Fernon thus won the Commodore's Cup, 2nd prizs going to the first boat of a different «cings—Iris-sad 3rd priza to the first boat of a

Sir WILLIAM then read the annual report and accounts, which were as follows:- THIRTEENTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE MONG

KONG BENEVOLENT BUCILTY.

The kulics of the Committee of the Hongkong Benefont Sonisty hare anch pleasure in tb. miting their annual report and statement of accounts, and in doing so desire to thank all those whe bave aasiated them in carrying on the work of the Society. During the year 19 cosrs were brought under the consideration of the Committee and assistance was given in 10 relief by the Rev. J. II. France, the seamon's instancor. Over other cases were gir chaplain, who most kindly investigates cases on half of the Society, and gives help to those deserving it. Employment was found in the Colong for some of the applicants, not paid for others to various places, where they bad friends or promise of carployment. The Society is paying for the maintenance. and education of 9 orphan children. away to those requiring it. Should subveribers good deal of clothing has also been given wist for more particulars, the Hon. Secretary will be pleased to go further details. The thanks of the Committee are due to the various seamship companies for the kind way in which they have responded to appeals for reduced passages, also to the local Press for their kindness in inarting advertisements free of charge. A very successful subscription dance in aid of the Society was held in January. ad resulted in a sultantial amount boing added to the Society's funds. During the year

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that a great raspy cases more than those that applied to me, and in quite a number I have not on able to help them. I have not felt really that they were altogether deserving eases to help; but in so far as my experienes bias gone I can testify that a very excellent work is being done by the Society, and I hovo great pleasure

seconding the motion

The motion was uuenimously agreed to. Mrs MASTER proposed-a-rot-of-thanks to Sir William Goodman for presiding.

Mrs. POATE seconded, and the motion was heartily carried."

The following Committee was afterwords elected:Mrs. Master, Mrs. Robertson, Miss Anderson, Mrs. Turner, Mrs. Atkinson, Mrs. May, sira. Sieb, Mies Hunter. Mrs. John Hastings, Mrs. Compertz, Mrs. Hickling, and Lady Goodman.

On the motion of Lady GOODMAN, seconded by Mrs, MASTER, a cordial vote of thanks was awarded to the Rev. Mr. Franco and the Reference Committee,

This ended the procandings,

S. JOHN'S CATHEDRAL.

ANNUAL MEETING-INTERESTING DISCUSSION subscribers to 8. John's Cathedral wox hold The annual meeting of sentholders in and sterday afternoon in the Library of S. Paul's College. The Rev. F. T. Johnson presided over a good attendance

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amount at credit of The

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this had been reduced to $1,157.47, so that the year's working showed a surplus of $743.10. Against this deficit of $1,137.47 there was, $0,11354 in the rearre ftud,

Teo CHAIRMAN having invited remarks on

the raport,

did not actually show a deficit on the year's working of over $3,000?

Mr. A. CUNNINGBAN asked if the accounts

EASTMAN'S

GOOD WORK. PROMPT R. TURN.

the Church Burly; it was quits & right thing. FILMS. KODAKS AND ACCESSORIES that the eyes of the southolders and the member were upon them. They had a semerbat responsible duty to perform, and because sometimes it was not very pleasant they DEVELOPING AND PRINTING UNDERTAKEN. met not therefore shirk their duty. Ho must point out that in the first place the Cathedral was regulated by an Or dinauce, Section 13 of which" said that the Church Body had to make regnistánue relating to the appropriation, allotment, arrangement, and use of the sittings of the Charah, and to the renta nnd subscriptions, if any, to be paid for the sittings, and mode of collection. Therefore, the Aot impeed upon the Church Body a duty they could not shirk, to make the recessary regulatious as to the rents and subscriptions to be paid for the sittings in the Charch. Rogakition 18, said that the Church Body might from time to time assess and ix the annual reat for each sitting in the Charch, and might at any time make un agreement or a contract with any per sou d sirous of taking a siting. It was there. fore contemplated that the Church Body should hare the Berossary power to alter the amnant to be paid for those sittings. Tho Church Body wore in a souse the parliamentary repre sentatives of the valholders and subacribore. They had to pass a sort of budget, and to enable the seatbolders and subscribers. to judge whether tit budget was correct or not they would have to go into matters ongkong, 15th November, 1962, and havo in their hands all the nee»unts

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( 166 recognise the reason why that promise had not WHAT THE WHITE MAN DOES beou fulfilled. The congregatious that attended

NOT KNOW. the Cathedral spoke for themselves. The next had nothing more to say. What he had said he list of donations would also speak for itself. He! said, so far us he was personally concerned, with the best intentions, and he sincerely trusted that asplegant state of affairs existing in the something would be really tried to remedy the Cathedral at the present time.

Basutos of that faculty for the weerot transmis

An interesting instance of the exercise by mon of news which unquestionably oxists among

the minutes of lust tracting, which were approved.

The BON. SECRETARY (Mr. A. Bryor) read and figures when the matter was considered, Some mouths age they neked the Treasurer to submitted the financial statement, which showed in possession of the present and prospective The Hoy. TREASungu (Mr. R. T. Wright) | be kind enough to put them, as a Charoh Hody,

that the income during the past year amount-Auencial positions of the Cathedral. "The Tires- t $12,327.85, comprising $4,172,5, } surer pointed out to them that there would prah. donatient and subscriptions; $1,531.40, smount slly he a deficit, though they might pusgibly of collections; $600, Government contribution; got a little more than they spent during theyos. $500, military contribution; and $303.95 When they came to look into ways and us, the choir fund, they found that the moonat derivable from started with 1 dobit Church sittings this year was $2,120-240- balance of 81,880.57, and at the end of the year sittings at Su each. Now, at the present fime 10' did not reprosent anything Eko tho amount of money it represented in sterking at the time the regulations were made, in 1893. for what was $10 then was quite as much as $15 now. Therefore they thought it right to moko the alteration, and centar was got read in alteration would be made. He quite appreciated das time notifying the seathellers flat the Mr. Munford's romerk that before making The CHAIRMAN Said it showed a surpins of the alteration people should be consulted, but there was a little difficulty in that connection. over $700,

Mr. CUNNINGHAM pointed out that a dobit They had to give ten days notice if they ended balance of $1,180 has been brought forward and general meeting, and then they would not be good position as ner, because they there was at the end of the year a deficit of in such

could not tell what fands would come in before $1,137, as shown in the acostats.

The HoN. TREASURER stated that the the end of the your. The meeting had pow

when these two amounts were compared. the accounts.

Mr. G. A. Woodcock moved the adoption of to make that alteration in the discharge of their had done right. It was for the Church Body responsibilities. It was obvious that it was Mr. N. Mumford accorded, and the motion desirable to get another $1,000 by means of seat each Sunday during the past winter thon during the officer in question was informed by the

rests, and he thought there would be no difficulty improving their financial position, about it. He thought it was a good way of

explanation. He did not at all object, he said, r. MiMORD thanked sir William for his- to the increasing of the seat rents; the point be ways and means besides that. One had become apparout since he wrote the letter. He observed were notices in the seats reminding strangers in the Cathedral two Sundays ago that there

at the Contributions, and asking thain to voluntary to

different class to the winners of 1st and 2nd Endy Goodmur, 3rs. Master, Mrs. Robertson. Mirplas on the year's working was apparent to consider whether or not the Church Boriy oral gears past. That was one fact which, 28 was then heliographed to the Itesident

Kathleen.

Mrs. Sibs, Mrs. Dickson and Mrs. Forbes left the Colony, and Mr. Moorhead, Mrs. Turner, Mr. Gompertz und Mrs. Osborne joined the Committee, Two members of the Beference Committon, the Rev. R. F. Cobbold and the Rey, G. J. Williams, have left the Colony, and their places have ben takuu by the Ror. B. T. Johnsca and the Ror. C, H. Hickling. The following ladies route in rotation from the Commnition, but are eligible for re-election

Mr Harling, Mis. Turnerand Mrs. Moorhead, The balance-sheet showed the following it as to the credit of the Society during the year and donations, $1,514; dance account, $1831.53; To balance from 1901, $1,030.45; subscriptions interest on fixed deposit and current account, $6308; total, $4,439.06. Aud an expan iture of By donations and-relief of use, $, printing and sundries, $51,00; toial, $1,791

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follows: Fixed deposit. $2,000.00 curren! $508.06; cash in hand, 850.00.

Prouding, Sir WILLIAM Suid-These, Ladies and gentlemen, are the report and accounts. The 16 transpires that the Bonito, though she balanced to meitat the balans it bad

one. I am glad to

The prizes were afterwards presented to the winters by Mr. F. H. May Commodore of the Club, who heartily congratulated Commodoro Robinson on his success, referring also to the fact that it was the first time in the history of the Chal that a Commodore's Cup had been wan

was agreed to

by an officer of II.M's Navy, and complimented waving a balance in band of $2,6466, made point was that Mr. Ward was to receive 825 wished to bring ont was that there were other Cunningham or anyone else; and, as MrCup-ben defeated. Uf conse. the strategic retiro-

Mr. Totes on the skill with which a hand sailed Iris in the competitions.

crossed the live second in Sunday's race, End put herself out of the race by foaling the mark- Loot off Chung Huo on the second time red. The wind was dropping fast and the tide ran ning strong when the Man and Bonito reached the mark-boat close together. The steersmasi

why it should not be done here. In their

of the Bonito, filled with a laudable desiro to at the beginning of 1902; that is to say, that in moving that the agreement be approved of. Sunday after Sanday, and probably they would therefore the authority which had been given one is to be found in the fact that Busutus

cat the Min out from the insida turn, inffed vigorously without zeekosing on the fide and was drifted helpiessly into the mark-boat. It got the first of the N.E. wind and in all proba- wasan aluekly error, for shortly afterwards ahe

bility would have won and she still been in the race. The Colleen therefore gets second place and the Mix third, and the marks to date ure us follows:-

Kathleen...

Min... Runilo

26 20

Erica ...

Colleen

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POLICE COUET.

Tuesday, 17th January.

BEFORE MR. J. H. KEMP (ACTING POLICH MAGISTRATE). ་་་

THE ROBÉREY ON KENNEDY KOAD.

24 20

Since the robbery of Dr. Sheffield and her won on Kennedy Road on Saturday afternoon last by five Chinamon, the police havo boen -taking the most energetic measures for the detection and arrest of the culprits, besidas

made.

Mr. Muarozo secorded the motion, and it was agreed to.

The CUATEMAN Bid the next item of business was consideration of latter which had been

for the parson to intimate occasionally from the pulpit the same fact; it was done in other cathedrals and churches, and he did not se church, there was a large number of visitors

the clergyman down. they wanted to see every give more liberally if they know that From

been compensated for the falling dollar, and body getting a fair lazy. Most of them had

pousated also. He had not aur other feeling they expected the parson and others to be com in his mind when be wrote the letter.

The CHAIRMAN stated that be would ruake a

Africa and Asia, is given by an officer lately civilised and senti-civilised peoples both in returned from South Africa, who fought in the The CHAIRMAN, in reply, emarked that Mr. battle of Bidhulphsberg (Moy, 1900). Tus scene of the action was some sorenty miles at gaan waspor fectly right that the finances from the Basnts border, with which it was were not the same as last year. They were not connected by heliograph, there boing two they were a excess of income over expenditure during the accomplished their purpose," began to withdraw good deal better. There was an intermediate sta lous. The British, having past year, which bad not ten the case for sex from action shortly after 4 p.m.; kad a message Mr. Cunningham said, would speak for itself. Bunday to Sunday were from $15 to $2 butter afterwards, when the force entered Ficksburg, Also, he might state that the donations from Magistrate in Basutoland, which reached him fire-and thirty minutes later. Thron days

use fauts because the matter had been brought before the heliographic messege arrived" any winter for some years inst. He mentioned Resident Magistrate that "twenty ninates he considered was Mr. Ward's agreement. A The CHAIRMAN stated that the next point to

ap by Mr. Cunningham. He did not think that is, within a quarter of an hour of the the Cathedral was quite in suck n bad way time that the troops ces cut of seticna your, according to which he would be paid 8.00 new agreement was made with Mr. Ward Inst

as Mr. Canningham thought. As to the pro Basuto had told him that a great battle had mises meda by the Bishop, he know nothing been fought in the neighbourhood where it per month as organist and choirmaster; a new

about any promises made by the Bishop to Mr. anally took place, and that the British had for onch and every organ recital given in the

ningham was aware, the Bishop had not been ment of General hundle's force presented itself Cathedral provided that the consent of the

able to appoint an assistant chaplain airply to the native mind as a docent. Mr. Ward would have leave of absence for nine

brought to their notice a few months ago Ficksburg, and every possible hypothesis was trustees had been obtained. In the fourth year

bacause of the financial position which was The affair was a nine-days-wonder in monthe, and during that time he would be

be a member of the Churen Beds are discussed, but none could be found which would in paid half-sulary and half-passagetlint was

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amounts to 2,618.05, which is a sum of $1,60;/ Passags one way. The first period of absence subscribe liberally, That was a step in that during the past few years they had been the very least it the incts. It is at least possible at the commencement of the present year better than that with which was started; He thought that was all he had to mention

would como en the 1st of March, 1903, ight direction, Another good stop would he esconding their wouual income by something that the superiority of the Boer Inteligenco like $1,000 to $1,500 a year, and 1 ba Tepartment at the commercemont of the war bat I should like to point out that had it not about this agreement. It was made in July, and

their reserve fund. That had been going natives which ould, naturally, not be shared therefore each year compelled to draw from was due to their faith in this faculty of the scription dance the position of the Society it would come into proper effect. been for the $1,800 odd accruing from the sub must be approved by the annual meeting before

on for some yours, and of course the Church by officers of the Imperial Farees less experi- would havo been some $200 worse than it was

Sir WILLIAM GOODMAN had much pleasnie

they felt it could not go on any longer, excel is native lore. The only aven possible beginning of the your 1909 you received $1,800 organist; these terms were slightly better although you have got more now than at the

to the Bishop, when the financial aspect tending cattle on different hills at a distanco In Mr. Word they had a most efficient andi able

had not been considered at all, had to be frein each other which not the mest stentorian Now Sir Thomas Jackson, I notice, said from thought that after the experioncs they had had

view he admitted that thers was nothing else to a peculiar high key, but not by any means. odd from the results of a particular dance, than the toros dr. Ward bad blure, and he

evoked. Its greatly regrutted that this stop European voice can unrry, will talk to each became necessary, but from a business point of other without effort, pitching their voices in have a subscription dance new and again, but of had wanted some little modification in the

him within the last few days saying that much impossible that, just as there are invisiblo the obair last year that it is all very well to of Dr. Ward he was entitled to them. He

bo done, and the Bishop himself and written to raising them to a shout. It is not altogether course you cannot have that always. That is an exceptional source of atome and it agreement, and that modification had been

as bo regretted the necessity of having to post rays of light there are inaudible waves of sound is necessary that we should remember that the

note of Mr. Mumford's 'saggastion, The one the appointment of an assistant chaplain urdinery and regular pouries of income are

o fully appreciated the position of the Church-sort of Röntgen wares, in fact, notices in the seats were a good thing. Body. The financial position was such that subscriptions and doubtions, and therefore 1

personally should like to see the church they could not go on taking from the reserve cannot help feeling that if the people of Hong

absolutely free; he believed that was the right fand as they had been doing, especially as they kong really did realise what excellent work was being done by this Society, even if to a limited

principle-first come first served, but this was extent the list of subscribers and dongrs would

hand bean fold that they would have to inour BOTTLED ALES, BEERS AND Thy HON. SECRETARY road the letter, whiok Lot an ideal world, unfortunately they must great expenditure during the coming year. be considerably increased. I am sure that we

was to the effect that Mr. Mumford had retake things us they found them and just now it The fabric of the building was in great need of are all very much indebted to the Bor. Mr. eived a circular intimating that seat rents in was absolately impossible to do without seat repair; probably, too, the organ would need re-

the Cathedral were to be raised 50 per cent.;rents. Frange and to the other gentlemen of the he suggested that the matter be left over to Referenco Committee, becßuse & great deal of the annual meeting for consideration, as. the generally on the condition of things in the farge. Therefore the Church Body felt that if Ind, Coope & Co.'s

Mr. CUNNINGHAM said he would like to speak pairs, and the necessary sums would be fairly trouble falls upon them in making enquiries into sestholders would appreci to being taken into Cathedral. Sir William Goodman had touched only would their surplus of the past year be- Bass, Light Gravity

they were to appoint an assistant chaplain, not deserving cases; and I am sure they have enquired with ibe greatest care into all the consultation, and besides, there were many on a very good point when he said it was a good come a defcit of $300 or so, but olen they would cases which were referred to them with most the seat rents.

other ways of raising money than by raising thing that some members should keep a critical

eye on the doings of the Churen Body, and he salary to the assistant chaplain during the

have to find a way of supplying some $300 as Bass, Light Gravity beneficial results, for after all charity given

trusted that that Body would always realise that coming year, and the Church Body felt that Bars. Boar's Head... without discrimination is almost useless. I shall be glad now if some han, member will

the santholders and subscribers had the greatest they did not see their way to do that at this time. confidence in what they did.

Do, do. The only move the adoption of the report and passing of

time their doings had ever been questioned was they had had two chaplains.

r. CUNNINGHAM poisted out that hitherto Dortmund, Pilsener the acconuts as set forth in the balance-sheet.

Do. do. last year, in connection with the malter then Dr. J. M. ATKINSON in making the motion

brought up. It was impossible for him to

El Capitan, do, daring the past year, it will have been ston

It must be known to every member of the that more has been done by the Society in

Church Body that great disuntisfaction pre the educating of orphan children; nine such

vailed, and that numerous peopia-geveral of have been maintained and educated at the

whom had been members of the Cathedral for long years hail, left within the past twelve been a large defleit, and the report some months. The report spoke for itself; there had to show that at the end of the next twelve months the Church would have entirely used up its reserve fand, and have nothing to go fox ward with into the new year. Asa way oat of additional income of a thousand dollars. It was tha diflenity the Church Body hoped to raise a

would be realised. but he had very grave doubts about it. The Bishop bad roade certain public statements which in a way had been resented after the meeting last year the Bishop made certain specific promises to bimtolf on behalf of the choir, and he spoke new on behalf of the choir. These promises had not been ful- Mr. MUMFORD-I accept that explanation. filled. He did not think that was the fnali of The CHALEMAN added that if he might point the Bishop, but he thought the fault was with

Describing the Lilliputians' opening in ont, the pew rents here were not so high as in the Church Body themselves, and that their America, the San Francisco Chronicle of the the neighbouring Cathedrals of Shanghai and own olorgy did not realise the state of affairs 4th November, 1902, said: "The Follard Singapore. Apart from that, the Church Body that existed at the present moment, and could

received from Mr. Mutaford,

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ridding the neighbourhood of all suspicious Raid—Although fewer cases have been inlieved got to pay expenses, but he had thought. that roalise why these conditions had been ignored unfortunately, as I say, to draw from the reserve Jubilee,

The OHAIRMAN asked Mr. Mumford if he had anything to add to the letter.

Mr. MUMFORD said that of course when it was written he was not aware that there was to be a large deficit in the accounts. He was not against ingrossing the rents; money must be is the sumusl mesting was so near it should be left to the weatholders and subscribers to decide upon.

The CHAIRMAN stated that this was a matter expanse of the Society during the past which really rested with the Church Body, and year. Well, I think 19 cases are a very it had been decited several months ago that it small number to receive relief from a Society would come into force on the first of the year. of this sort in a whole year, and I do not They did not being it in only for convenience think myself

Mr. Muurend said that what he meant was that as the annual meeting was so near it would the seatholders should be taken into considers be better to leave it for the annual meeting, na tion. He had no doubt that the Church Body had full authority to do this, but be thought it batter that the people who paid should have some say in the matter. This principle was throughout the world. There was no reason to hurry the mattor on..

sake.

The CBAIEMAN-Quite so, and sizes the appointment of two chaplaine we have had fund each year, something from $1,000 to $1,500.

This closed the discussion,

of the Church Body for the ensuing year. The following gentlemen were appointed-Sir Marray Rumsey, Mr. A. Bryer, Mr. B. II. William Goodman, Dr. J. M. Atkinson, Hon. dompertz, and Mr. R. T. Wright.

The next jiem of business was the election

hai Bank, was elected auditor for the exsning Mr. Edwards, of the Hongkong and Shang- year, in succession to Mr. J. C. Petor.

characters, of whom there are not a few at ...this season of the year in the Chinese calovdur. Acting on orders to stop and Search kurpesta, s lakong in plain clothes went up to four natives who were skulking in the vicinity of the place where Mrs. Sheffield was assaulted and robbed. One of the group he proceeded to search, and in his possession found a knife and a packet of pepper, which the The CRAIEMAN-But it must not be thought footpad assa for throwing in the eyes of his there were only 19 cas relieved. Mr. intended victim, thus temporarily blinding him, France has relieved a very large number When the other three men say the result of of oures besides. There is a un always in hand the search they took to their heels, and as the at his disposal to assist urgent necessitous casos: task of capturing them single-houded was it is only these 10 cases that have been brought impossible, the Inkong took the fourth man to before the Society. There are a great number Wanchai Police Station and made a report of other ones which Mr. France has assisted, Reinforcements were sent out, the hillsides and employment has been found for a good recognised in clubs and other institutions by the members here, and he might state that brought the proceedings to a close. sconred, sad two of the three arrested many people, which is the boat kind of charity These, with the first man, were formally that can possibly be given; and others have charged before his Worship and remanded in led pussages obladued for them and so on. police custody for three days.

Those 19 cases are what you might call the regntation cases which have bad to be in- vestigated by the Committee,

THEFTS.

For stealing a quantity of brass, which he secreted in his shoe, from the Naval Yard, a coolie was sentenced to six weeks' hard labour,

stolen a basket containing five dollars' worth of

sentenced to two months' hard' labour.

Dr. ATKINSON-I was just going to re- mark that I thing members should know that they have the privilege of recommending cases for

The CHAIRMAN-There was no hurry; it was decided months and mouths ago.

A vote of thanks to the retiring auditor (Mr.

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Chan Ho, a coolio, was arrested us he was relief to the Committee. I beg to more that the found that money was desirable, that they not remedy it until it could be realised. The Lilliputian Opera Company which opened last į leaving a house in Praya East where he had report be adopted and the accounts be passed.needed to have their income increased, and they state of things was appareat, to: most people, } night at the Columbia is simply immense. THE Oldest and Largest Paper in the

The Rev. J. H, FEANCE ip seconding the clothing. He was convicted of larceny and motion said. From my personal experience I osa thought this would be a way of increasing the and he thought to all of them. They recog Beory tiny maid and little mau in it is a full

similar sentence was passed on another testify to the very good work that is being lose me without imposing any undue hardshipuired that they had to find some remedy for this fledged artist, and as thoroughly at home on any other local print

THE ONLY CEYLON JOURNAL that on the members of the congregation. So it was sta of things, and they trusted that the new the stage as a veteran of many artistic triumphs. by the Society, and to my mind the most important

decided, and he might say the members of the Church Body would find that remedy during the from the pavilion of the Hongkong Footballing and helping in the education of erphan themselves as well as other people. He thought promi-a that the musical services in the Catbo a way that shows they enjoy it as much sa from Bombay, Madras, Galle, &c. besides coolie, who stole a coil of Manilarope, value and best part of that work is the work of educat-Churol Body were seatholders, and were taxing | text twelve months. The Bishop had made a Bach artist's work is done intelligently and in of Mail and of other important Intelligence Clab at Happy Valley. He was arrested by two children. (ear, hour.) I must that a endlies in the employ of the Club, and told his great many of the cases that I have had to do that after due consideration meat people would deal would be improved. The idea was that their audionon The Columbia, not even in Worship that he picked up the rope in the

come to the conclusion that this was a fair they should get an assistant chaplain who had

the onthusiastic days of the grand opera asson, roadway, and was only looking for the owners.

The Fatentees-Masiven & Cameron, Limited way to get an annual increase of some 81,210, musical abilities, and as a matter of fact the A coolie parloined the part a mechanism of

never echoed such tremendous applause and and that it did not involve any great hardship Bishop advertised for a man porsessing a A NATIONAL MEMORIAL gun on the German cruiser litis in Kowloon for their excellent inventions.Decer Chronicle, on anyone. It ought to be remembered, too, baritone voice and a message, whatever that sonorous bravos as it did last night. Women Docks on Monday, and was detected by a watch-

-THE WAVERLEY PEN. THE PIOKWICK PEN.. that the pew rents were fixed when the dollar; might be; he did not understand the combina split their gloves, men pounded their ease and man, who gave him into custody. The senten

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was eut nearly so low as it is now. Mr. Hum- tion. At any rate, it was an earnest that His boots, and the immense andienos joined in the in his case was also one of two months Sold at all Stationers. Waverley Works, ford said iu ha latter that the increase was 60 Lordship desired to carry out his promise. He general splendid welcome given the talented imprisonment with hard labour,

[2015—2) per cent. That was perfectly true, and it thought the Church Body themselves ought to mites from Australia.”

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