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THE SCOTTISH BALL.

A BRILLIANT SUCCESS.

It would be impossible to think of the Scottiniz

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1st, 1998.

Tochines], not to speak of such unpronounceable | what parsimonions but any one who is soquainted

JAPAN

(FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.)

Tokyo, November 20th,

THE VALUE OF ALLMANO”.

including the part he took in the affair! This ) iden is carried to extreme lengths. During the recent excitement over the abolition of the pari mutuel a reporter went to an indignation meet- |ing and returned to his offino without any report. It says much for the progress of international He thought the mesting was not worth roport relations in late years that such a profound eventing as what the members had said was nourense

sditer at home, but shikstaganai, we ́are in has taken place in China can be regarded with This conception wou'd be a novel surprise for an equanimity by the political world and that no

Japan! sther feeling is aroused but that of sympathy with the Chinese people. The Anglo-Japanese

amos as Lochluichart, Auchnashellach, Bal with the real Scottish chaincter will, I ventare quhara, Dalaaspidal and Balqnhidaaz ?. Still, to say, contradict this. I will tell you a small they achieved their purpose, and served as saecdote which illustrates the true Scottish identification marka.

my character. A olargyman visiting a parishioner "Auchterinnclity" was as of yore the pass is humble circumstances: asked for a drink of Ball in Hongkong sa other than a success.word to the bar downstairs, and, needless to water and was offered a glass of milk or Both as a reunion of the sons and daughters of say most people mastered it.

⠀ murred to trinking it, as he thought the woman Bestia and ass social function it eclipses any

The verandahs were simply adorned with could not afford it, but she speedily reassured gathering of its kind in the East, and this

banting.

him by saying "Drink it up, minister, drink it reputation which it has enjoyed for half a century

Messrs. Duncan, Andrew, and H. Wynne up. The so just gets it onyway." (laughter). We and more was worthily upheld by last night's were closely identified with the work of decora-cotamen in Hongkong merely emulate the gathering. It was indood a brilliant success tion, on the result of which they are entitled example of our humble countrywoman in Alliance has been deprecated on many ground and plain living on the part of the Japanese entertaining you here to-night, but I presume it is unnecessary for me to repeat her kindly words of encouragement. In the ordinary course of events, we must fall aside but I feel, sure I am echoing the wish of all members when I say:-Loug may our 84. Andrew's Society continue to flourish. and may its members ever be able to say in the words of the post I'm prood tas "think that I'm a Scotsman born." (Applause),

to great credit.

A

THE OFFICIALS."

St. Andrew's Day, the day when Scotame meet to bonour the memory of their patron saint, has always been held in greater regard by exiled

The bulk of the work, of course, fell on Mr. Boots, as they choose to designate themselves, than David Wood, the hon. secretary who brought by the people of Scotland itself. Why this should a ripe experience and no little application to be so is rather diflealt to understand, but one bear in the discharge of duties which called for Tossou may be that the patriotism of the Sebt

wot and discretion. He was assisted by the is not really aroused until he has left his natiya | following committees: land. Certainly Scotsmen abroad delight in all the opportunities they have of foregathering together and remembering the land of brown heath and shaggy wood, whether it be Bt. Andrew's Day, New Year, or the anniversary of the birthday of Burns, and the large Scottish community in Hongkong is just as enthusiastic as any in strengthening the ties which bind it to Scotland and in recalling, associations of the dear homeland. ****

Invitation Committee:-Hon. Mr.V. Chat- hani, G.M.G., Messrs, J. R. M. Smith, Robert Shewan, T. F. Hough, C. H. Ross, R. Mitchell, W. C. Jack, W. Armstrong, Murray Stewart, A. S. Fraser, D. R. Law, J. C. Peter, Hon. Mr. A. M. Thomson, Mr. E. Ormiston, and Capt. Campbell Heathcote, A.D.C.

Decoration Committee-Messrs. J.I. Andrew (Convener); A, M. Marshall, R. Mitchell, G. Duncan, G. Grant, W. H. Donald, J. Walker

The St. Andrew's Society of Hongkong, pero D. Thomson, H. S. Wynne, B. Dickson, and boarer having supplied each gentleman guest which was fixed at a hundred days for official From two points of view this scheme is a bad

haps the largest Scottish body in the Far East, is not exactly a social institution, though that aspect is very much emphasized at present Its raison d'etre is really planthropic but happily not many calls are made upon its funds by distressed Soots in this part of the world. Still this phase of its existence is not overlooked and it is pleasant to know that needed help is given where desirable aud that too in a quiet unostentatious manner without letting the right hand know what the loft hand dooth. The Society, which way founded in 1847, has seen sixty-one years of nesful work. It has grown with the Colony, and to-day it ranks as one of its most praiseworthy institutions.

TAK DECORATIONE.,

Hon. Secretary.

we let it spe

• We'll ti

Supper and Wines Commites:-Messrs. J. D. Auld, H. M. Bain, W. D. Braidwood, A Bryson, H. F. Campbell (Convener), H. F. Carmichael Capt. J. Douglas, Messrs. W. D. Graham, J. Bull, J. D. Logan, D. McDonald, A. V. Monk, lang syne, A. C. Moro, J. Patterson, A. Rodger, B. B. C. Ross, E. Grant Smith, G. Morton Smith, A T. Walker, W. Wilson, and Hon. Secretary,

Dancing and Musis Committes-Messrs. C., H. Ross (Convenor), W. Armstrong, Murray Stewart, H. G. C. Halley, A. Sinclair, A. S Fraser, W. L. Carter, T. Skinner, E. F. Mac. Kay, C. G. Mackle, Capt, Campbell Heathcote and Hon. Secretary,

Card Room Committee:Messrs.. G. G.D, Forsyth, J. W. C. Bonnar, (Convener), W. N. Fleming, J. McCubbin and R. R. Hynd.

itself. up o'kindness yet, for auld

MENU.

Bome has neat and canna eat, And como wad eat that want it; But we hae mest and we can est, And so the Lord be thankit.

1.-Saddle of Hutton

2-Roast Turkey 4.-Roast Capon

6--Game Pie

3-York Ham 5-Corned Beef

7. Pats de Foie Gras in Jelly

9-Hot Potatoes 10-THE BAGOIS.

8.-Chicken Salad

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JAPANESE COMMENT.

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KEPT PRISONER BY

AWFUL HUMOUR

Hands, Arms and Ear in Serlous Condition with Eczema Cared for by Doctors, Dispensary and Nurse but Got Only Temporary Relief Could Scratch Herself to Places

SOON COMPLETELY CURED

BY CUTICURA REMEDIES

"I feel it my duty to laê you know about my being cured of ecsma. A year ago [nst April I chilled my blood and It canned my hands and arms to break

cut.

used to try all kinds of things and I had two diferent doctors and sio pb- tended a dispensary for these months. Then I had nurnă come to the house every morning for seven wooks. They would seem to esse too for the thiga bút it would all come again and by night 1- would, scratch myself to places. My. own girl has been an hour every nigán putting bandages on my arms and handa,- Almost everyone in High St. could tell you whyd a sufferer I was and the dog' fors told me that I should never be able

to do my washing again..

Last May my car becaros atiij. soo. Then I read of Mrs. Qutler's child, on King ất, being cured by Cutlours. So a neighbour kindly went and any istey (as I was a perfect prisoner and could pok even pỏ tỏ the door or window. Mr. Cute told her I tried Cuticura she falt sure it would de me good... BROT right away for Cuticura Boap, Cuticura Dintment and Cuticura Pilis. i thail never forget the first time I used shem, they cooled me so, I used three neta and at the and of the week I was a dič, ferent person. This was seven mantha

· ago and i have not had a spet on mhe gnon. I baye kept on using Cuttoura Boap and always shall. A friend of mine had her baby nearly all covered. with sores. I told her about my ouro, In fact, she had seen the stato I was inte Bha bought Outlours Soap and Oint- ment and þer chiki is now quile diing. ent, thanks to Cutleura." Mrs. -E. Brown, $t, High St., Stonshouse, Devon, England, Deo. 1, 1907 and Jan. 13, 1908.”

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The Blood

Bold throu gus tha woda.

FRECEPT AND PRACTICE. The recent Imperial rescript urging economy but it is this and like factors which are ensuring people, together with Ministerial injunctions to the peace in Chius at the present critical time and which enable the Foreign Offices, in Tokyo the same effect, have doubtless made the impres particularly, to take such a calm view of the sion they were calculated to make upon the situation. Yat the new of the death of the nation, but while the Government is thus anxious most sensational reports of suicide and murder develop the national resources, the suthorities Empress Dowager and Emperor, followed by the to prevent the growth of luxury and wasto and at the Peking Court, had most disturbing high and low, are too apt to limit the application effect in this country, notably on the stock of the Emperor's wise words to the people market. The market has of late months been gemorally and not to apply them to the guidance The toast having been drank in silence, the most buoyant, but immediately events at Peking of their own official acts. This is shown in the interesting ceremony of bringing in the haggis were known there was a collaise and there will desire for fine buildings and other things not followed Mr. Bailey played in the haggis, which be no revival until all danger of economic or strictly necessary and for which the public purse was carried by Mr. James Walker and placed other troubles arising in China is past.

cannot afford to-pay. The Government set a bad example recently in dispatching an official of the in front of the Chieftain, who, having given the

THE CHINESE, IN TOKYO. carrier of the haggis and the "barley broo" When the report of the Imperial demise Diet to inspect the parliamentary buildings and (Captain Campbell Heathcote dram from was confirmed the Chinese Minister in Tokyo systems of other countries, the object being the the quaich, partook himself and then offered issued instructions to his nationals. as to erection, ultimately, of buildings on a grander it to the gentlemen guests. The whisky the observation of a period of mourning, scale than those now used by the legislators.. with a drum, the ceremony ended, and the pipers and twenty-seven days for private persons. ono. Not to dwell upon financial ressons, from Farther, the officials were forbidden to shave the point of view of the needs of the nation it played behind the curtain.

The menn

ninteresting document, but during that period, while the thousands of is not required. Seemingly the same sort of Chinese students in Tokyo wore given six days vanity has dictated the scheme as inspires a leave by order of the Minister for Education for man to purchase a motor car who sannot afford After the details of it. If there is one thing that truly represente purpose of mourning. death had been received from the Poking court the Japanese nation, it is its Dist building-

solemn religious service was held at the architecturally simple and internally com.. Legation, according to Lame rites, at which only modious and comfortable. There is sourcely Chinese were present, all dressed with the another foreign building in the capital that does not present glaring faults of architecture wtmost plainness.

and leads one to the conclusion that the Japanese Papers of all opinions in Tokyo pay tribute architect will never éucceed in presenting a to the remarkable qualities of the Empress dignified front elevation in foreign construction. Dowager and praise the promptness of the All styles of architecture are jumbled together faction which has proclaimed a successor to the in a most indierone way in many of the large. throne and by avoiding any factional strife on buildings of Tokyo, chiefly commercial, sug this head stifled incipient rebellion. The gesting a picture of the sublimely unsympathe- Foreign Office took the earliest opportunity of tie architect buried amid photographs of assuring the Press that there was very little magnificent Gothic piles, goms of Renaissance likelihood of any trouble arising, owing to the architecture, Roman columns and Corinthian election of an heir to the throne and the un-decorations. And he industriously produces animity of able statesmen. It is predicted that his building, to the admiration of the native Tuan Shib-kai and his supporters will throw in populace, but which will remain a perpetual their lot with the faction of the Eagent and yesore to all those who have any conception of assist in the healthful development of national style or purity of style as understood in other affairs. One of the Japanese authorities on countries. Judging by the specimens of native China, Mr. Luukad, M.P., is of opinion that the "foreign aroitecture" in the city and by the death of the Dowager Empress means nothing numerous buildings that are spoinging up more than the shifting of the political centrs in the suburbs of Tokyo one would think and that there is very little likelihood of any there was a splendid dold here for the foreign revolutionary rising, which is more generally architect, but perhaps the poor fellow could due to famine causes and not to events not even earn a living. The Japanese san, of The Chieftain read his own and Hongkong aneh as the present.

Count. Okuma does course, please themselves as to the style of their Scots telegram to Brither Scots of Tientsin, not entertain such optimistic views, judg. buildings, but it would be a national misfortune Singapore, Manila, Foochow, Penang, - Amoy, Shanghai, Yokohama, Kobe ing by an interview appearing in the Hochi, to commit the construction of a new Diet to any to meet the market as soon as any inquiry for

After referring to the fact that Yoan architect who is blind to the defects of yarn showed itself, which and Nagasaki, as follows —

review, and in the light of subsequent Shib-kai will not easily resign himself to representative buildings in Tokyo to-day. And during the latter half of the period ander Chief Chatham and Hongkong: Soots greet he loss of military power, the Count indicates I am now referring only to outside appearances events it would have been more remunerative have sold readily. On the other hand, by that he will be a disturbing factor, and, should Unfortunately the tendency to things foreign to have hold on to our yarn rather than to G. C.Anderson, past president of the Society the struggle for political power continue, it will is not diminished, but the usual result of the adopting the loss speculative policy, your mill to Hon. W. Chitham, C.M.G., President of have pernicious effects on the Internal admini- mixture of Japanese and foreign ideas in has been kept continuously at work, A con- on his work which was much admired. This supplied by the Band of the Buffs, the ball being Hongkong S. Andrew's Society-Hail to the stration, which in turn will plant the need of architecture can only be described as batharons ↑siderable docrosse is noticeable in the still heavy and brings into stronger relief the beauties of item of interest, and for the first time in the this possible diplomatic complications. In

history of the Company your directors are able to place beto our bank overdraft. This doe you counts which show clean From Yokohama, Chief Maclayon and situation Japan's position is the most important, the pure native style, destined to languish in

sheet as not mean that we are not still dependent on facilities for the handling of the raw ing this were the arms of past presidents, Honourable Mr. W. Chatham, C.M.G., Pr. Brither Boots and greetings. Tait Secretary. She is the leader of the Orient. The Count isolation, if not decay.

From Weihaiwed. "Hearty greetings from "What was the purpose of the Anglo

As usual, when a man of note visits these banking Brither Scots at Wei Hai Wei. Lockhart, Japanese Alliance? It was to chastise those

but. it shoWN

made towards President."

ambitious nations which might sook to rob shores he is given a welcome of a more or less material pending realization of its product, seme and, and is the From Shanghai. "President, St. Andrew's China of her markets and politically to disturb official character and lionised at receptions, the attainment or

Scote heartily reciprocate greetings.”

is to keep China intact. The Franco-Japanese travels, is no exception, and at schools, legations, and Russo-Japanese agreements had no other and other places in Tokyo he is the hero of the hour. Doubtless the Japanese feel a special What the Japanese and in view, should do in the interest of China is to act in interest in his work, the exploration of Thibet. co-operation with Great Britain, which has The Geographical Society have marked their great influence in Chim, with the United States, appreciation of his services by presenting him

The decorations were very effective indeed, The stairway was embellished with pot plants and the pillars were festooned with greenery, but the most striking effect was found on the landing where two large St. Andrew's grosses flanked the lion rampant, sermonnted by the Royal Standard and red anaigns. At the base in illuminated figures stood out the dates 1847-1908, indicating the age of the Society. Abore the stairway was the Scottish thistle outlined in olpotric bulbs and supported by shields and warlike weapons. On the walls were the shields covering battleaxes, spears and two handed swords, accompanied by white ensigns. Practically the whole landing and stairway were hidden under a mass of greenery and pot plants in the midst of which glowed vari-coloured lights. As might have been expected the grastest attempt at decoration was found in St. Androw's Hall. On entering, the gaze was arrested by a painting of Auld Rookie, with Edinborgh Castlo proudly dominating the scene. The Hghts in the Castle and the Grassmarket effective, and Mr. G. Duncan, of Kowloon Dook, the artist, is to be complimented

wore YOZY

Ladies Room Committee-Dr. C. Forsyth (Convener) and Mr. Jes. D. Auld.

THE DANCE.

Guesta began to arrive shortly before nine o'clock and a steady stream continued for some time later. It was estimated that fully 1,300 people were present, quite as large, if not a larger, number than at previous balls, so that it was easily apparent there was no falling off in the popularity of this fanction. Of course it was impossible that that number conid dance at one time, but the attractions of the card room and the good company and good wine downstairs drew many from the scene of the more motive pleasures. Even then the accommodation was limited, but as the greatest good humeur prevailed nothing could detract from the general happiness.

H.E. the Governor was met at the trance by Chief" Chatham and members of the General Committee and piped to the entranos of St. Andrew's Hall, when the band played the National Anthem. Dancing commenced shortly after nine o'clock to excellent music

officially opened by the dancing of the Lancers. The official set was composed of His Excelloney the Governor and Mrs. Chatham

picture of Edinburgh was of course complimen- tary to the President, the Hon. Mr. Chatham who hails from “Scotia's darling sent." Flack

Messrs Gershom Stewart and R. Showan.sident, and Mrs. Lyon, H.E. Hon. Sir Hedworth Underneath the picture of Edinburgh was Lambton, K.C.V.O., K.C.B. and Mrs. Smith representation," of St. Andrew, and facing this Mr. J. R. M. Smith, and Mrs. May; Mr. T. F.

Fair fa' your honest sonse face, Great chieftain o' the puddin' race, Aboon them a' ya tak your place."

Froedom and whisky gang the gither.

at your dram

KWEZIS.

Tak

11.----Goosebery

12.-Jellies 13-Blane Mange 14-Funilla Ice Cream 15.-Chocolate Ice Cream.

"Breathes there the man with soul so dead Who never to himself hath said

This is my own, my native land,”. Whose heart bath me'er within him burn'd As home his footsteps he hath tura'd From wandering on a foreign strand ! ”

GREETINGS. :)

Weihaiwel,

brither Boots. David Wood, hon secrotary.

The following replies were reud :

Chieftain, Scotland for ever.

DE. SVEN HEDIN,

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our competitors has had somewhat of an advantage, which will be righted if you adopt the recommendations put before you in the Report. At the same time share. when our Reserve Fund is taken into considera. holders will note with no little satisfaction that tion and added to the amounts already set aside for depreciation, the total compares favourably with that of any of our competitors. An ex- year's planation, of the small profit on the working we have only the well-worn reason of general trade depression caused your Directora to offer. It was this general depression

was the 'onte

GULIC

was the Society's coat of arms surmounted by Hongh, end Mrs. Gresson; H. E. Major-General Society, Hougkong, Chief Smart and Brither the peace of the East. The object of the allinnen Dr. Sven Hedin, who is to write a book on his direct result of the conservation policy you

R. G. Broadwood, C.B. and Mrs. Peter; Com- odore Herbert Lyons and Mrs. MacKay; Mr. Murray Stewart and Mrs. Ormiston.

The pipers of the H.K.S.BEG.A playod the music for the Strathspey and reel and the Caledonians,

The programme was as follows:

EXTRA WALTZ.

1. Lancers.

2. Waltz.

3. Caledonians.

of

4. Waltz.

the lion rampant. On the left side of the wall wore pictures of Burns, Duke of Gordon and Scott, The Duke of Gordon was the founder of the famous regiment, the Gordon Highlanders, whose Dachess, it will be remembered, gave such a flip to recruiting by promising a kiss to each man who enlisted. The opposite wall had portraits of Knox, a Newhavon fishwife and Mary Queen of Scots. On the boxes boneath these wore the For names. of places associated with osch, instance andor Burns Was the name Kirk Alloway, ander the Duke of Gordon the name of Ordsquish and under Scott the name of Aberfoyle Knox was of course associated with Dunottar, the fishwife with Musselburgh, and Mary Queen of Scots, with Loch Loven, from which she made such a romantic escape. Festoons of greenery hung from the walls and coloured lights and palms embellished the pillars, while curtains were hung from the windows.

St. George's Hall did not call for much elabo

The picture of the young rate treatment

5. Eightsumes Roel.

6. Two Step.

7. Caledonians.

B. Strathspey & Reel. 9. Waltz. 10. Two Step. 11. Waltz,

12. Two Stop..

13. Waltz.

14. Eightsome Reeb 15. Polka.

16. Strathspey and Reel, 17. Highland Schottische. 18. Caledonians.

19. Eightsome Bool. 20. Walta.

21. Two Step.

22. Waltz and Galop............ A number of "extras" were introduced and dancing was brought to a close about three

'clock this morning.

THE SUPPEL.

After the eighth dance an adjournment was made for supper, which, as usual; was served in Queen Victoris, flanked with appropriate flags, twe relays. The President's party was piped held the place of honour. Facing it was a huge from St. George's Hall to the theatre by Mr. H. St. Andrew's cross with the Scottish lion in the G. C. Bailey. In addition to those who took centre. Curtains adorned the arches and exite part in the official 'set the party included Hon. and pot plants and slectric bulbs added to the Mr. F. H. May, C.M.G., and Mrs. Atkinson. Hon. Mr. W. Reos Davies and Mrs. Jack. general effect.

Hon. Sir C. P. Chuter, C.MG., and Mrs. Lethem. Mr. R. Mitchell and Mrs. Gompertz. Hon. Mr. E. A. Hewett and Mrs. Bayard. Mr. W Lethem and Mrs. Chuxier. Mr. W. C. Jack and Mrs. Stewart Sir Francis Lovell and Mrs. J. W. C. Bonnar.

The reception room was as before, its unly decoration being the national arms.

The theatre, used as a supper room, look. ed vory pretty indeed under a decoration which was largely floral, The balcony was decorated with Gordon tartan and shields cover. ing the three old' time weapons-spear, battlesxe and two handed sword. The motto "I'll drink a cup the Scotland yet adorned the wall, bat the most artistic effect was found on the stage,

During supper, the President or Chieftain proposed The King," which having been honoured was followed by the toast "The pions memory of St. Andrew...

From Foochow "President, St. Andrew's Booiaty, Hongkong. Foodlow Brither Scots heartily reciprocate kindly greetings, Rennie."

From Manila, President, St. Andrew's Society Hongkong, Chief Underwood and

have adopted in the past with respect to the cannot too strongly recommend you steadfastly disposal of profits, a policy which your direstors to maintain. I have only to add that the mill has been maintained in complete repair and efficiener and no untoward occurrences have transpired. Should any shareholder present

desire information or any point of interest, I

Brither Scots serd greetings, Alex Tuill, Russia, Germany and France and so study the with a gold medal, the only one ever struck by should be happy to satisfy him, if within my:

Secretary."

From Singapure, President. St. Andrew's Society, Hongkong, Greetings free Singapore Brither Scota."

From Panang. President St. Andrew's Society, Hongkong, Greetings frae Brither Secta."

THE DRESSES.

country's progress and safety. It is improper for Japan to act single-handed, by so doing exciting the suspicions of the Powers, but she must by all means take the lead in advocating the preservation of the peace and security of the Chinese Empire."

FOREIGN PEARS.

the society, with the exception of a silver medal presented to the uxplorer Baron Morden Sóld the compatriot of Hedin. It is a coincidonee that the only men so honoured by the society should both to Swedish. Dr. Hedin has been busy addressing the students of the universities and has beon equally entertaining to folks of older growth. The distinguished explorer will

THE INTERNATIONAL COTTON MANUFACTURING CO., LD.

ANNUAL MEETING.

While such views are expressed hero, it is evident from foreign telegrams that there be honoured by the Emperor before he leaves

Japan, The dresses of the ladies were very pretty and

are fears abroad. The Foreign Office yester

that Japan is or very simple. There were a few Grecian, Em- day formally dented pire sad Directoire gowns in evidence, all very has been in negotiation with the United States effective, but the distinguishing feature of the regarding China and Manchuria. Ent an dresses was their reasonable length.

official telegram from Berlin is persistent in the report, saying that "Negotiations as to dynastic the Manchurian changes in China and on question are taking place at New York between Mr. Root, Secretary of State, and Mr. Takahira, Japanese Ambassador to the United States Both Washington and Tokyo have denied that any negotiations are going on: if it was so, it would rather indicate that after all Japan is the real Power in China, much as some would deny her the possession of such influence.

Quite a number of the gentlemen appeared in the "garb of old Gaul, and with the naval and military uniforms the attire of the gentle

men was not so sombre as usual

RUSSIA'S LOST PRESTIGE.

REMARKABLE NEWSPAPER ARTICLE.

shares,

The thirteenth annual mesting of the above company was held at 15 Brechuen Road Shang- There were hai on afternoon the 25th ult. present: Messrs. J. F. Beaman, A. Hide, and H. De Gray (Directors), G. Wailleumier (Secretary) W. O. Wood, Leng Ming-yue, J: N. Jameson, J. M. Young, K. W. Campbell, H, Clark, W, G. Firis, J. L. Carneiro, B. Rosen- baum, and L. J. Cubitt, representing 3,113 In the absence of the Chairman, Mr. Rayner, the Chair was taken by Mr. J. F. Season

The Chairman,Gentlemen, I must express The Seiko Kaisha Club, consisting of mem-regret that the absence of our Chairman, Mr. bers of the Tokye Press, have passed a resolution Rayner, on sick leave, again necessitates my occupying his place. We exported that he and forwarded it to the Chinese Legation and would have returned in time for this meeting Writing on the Balkan question M. Men- shikoff, deprecates the attacks, which have been Foreign Office expressing profound. sympathy and we have promise that he will be with us made on M. Inyolsky, No Minister, he says, with the Imperial Family and nation of China during the next month; meanwhile we have can be expected to achieve much, so long as Such active participation in affairs, high and asprance that be fully concurs in the action we have recommended in dealing with the sum at without Army low, of Japanese newspaperman is one of the credit of proft and loss. The report and sccounts and Navy

produce a good

A remarkable article has appeared in the Nova Framps last month from the pen of M. Menshikoff, an influential journalist, whose inspirations are known to come often from leading statesmen.

one task:

to

- 188ION OF THE PRESS.

|

power.

Thore being no questions, the following

resolutions were put to the meeting and adopted men, dis.

Proposed by the Chairman, seconded by Mr. Iide: That the report and accounts for the year anding September 30, 1908, be accepted and passed.

Proposed by Mr. Hide, seconded by the Chairman: That the election of Mr, Harry De Gray

to the Board of Directors be confirmed.

Proposed by Mr. Hide, seconded by Mr. de Gray That Mr. J. F. Seaman be re-elected a director of the company.

Proposed by Mr. J. N. Jameson, soconded by Mr. J. M. Young That Mossra. A. R. Leake & Co., Chartered Accountants, be re-elected auditors for the current year.

Before the acting torminated the Chairy remarked that the Secretary had prepar comparative table of the not profit of local mills for the past seven years, excludi year, from the published acconuts, and ternational. Cotton Manufacturing C second on the list vory slightly seco thought that that was a satisfactory under the circumstances. In conclnef pressed the hope that there would b rosalta next year.-N.C.D,N.

WEATHER BEFORT:

The Hongkong Observatory yesterday issued the following report

0.012 On the 30th at 11.55 am.-The barometer has fallen slightly over £. China and Japan,

and risen moderately in N. China and balzon

The highest pressure lies over N. China, the lowest over N.E. Jajan in the North did the

Fresh to strong monsoon may be expected in China Beg

Hon. Mr. Chatham in proposing this said the country ne ropresents is has been to bacteristics of the people that first strike the have been win you for some days and with your middle part of the China Ses in the South. where the horse shoe table beautifully decorated [ Tour Excellencies, Ladies and Goatlemen, pression on the foreigner, but he can never Englishman. The British conception of the permission I shall assume that they have been

34. Involake

with flowers and a vase of electrically illuminated is my privilege to welcome you here to-night on flowers, stood conspicuous...

the occasion of our great Scottiak Festival.

Bussie'

Before leaving the decorations, referenco Sectamen in all parts of the world are celebratpost any European statesman to be afraid function of a newspaperman is that his work is read. It is, of course, a disappointment that we the Formosa Channel and the N. part of the

of Russia. The time is gene when Ministers should be made to the place names which were

ing St. Andrew's Day and keeping alive in an for Foreign Affairs used to come to St. Peters used for "trysting" purposes. On provions

and call upon Nesselrode or Gortohake. Scottish county names and other aggressive way that national spirit which Russis is too poor and weak to be able to

art of events lu plays so important a part in all matters, influence the

lu Europe. social and otherwise, Scotsmen have ever

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writer admita the contention that

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confined to observing, reporting and criticising current events, but here one often read reports that those invited included Ministers of State, etc., etc.. journalists and other prominent persons" or speeches were delivered by so and so, and

are again untbla to recommend payment of a dividend. Complaints were made last your by some of our friends that this was not done, and on the other hand we received criticism for not having written off anything for depreciation of our plant. The soundness of this criticism has been impressed upon us, especially in compar

far as published acccounts allow, the sam Hongkong & Neighbourhood,

similar assignments by our competitors. No Formosa Channel

Hongkong rainfall for the 24 hoyrending at 10a.m. to-day, 0.00 inches

Ju The forecast for the 24 hours ending at poom to-day is as follows:--

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sion insignificaat ont of the way places played an important part in local affairs Rasis's prestige in the Balkan peninsula has several journalists." Bo the journalist cupies thus ssaigned in past years with the.

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fresh po akady, (some light rain. Same No. 1.

were honoured by recognition. Among the and our gathering here-to-night is utterly gone. But, he says, she must not number were Crianlaries and Tignabraaich, proof that our Society maintains its tempt to recover that which she has lost. The dual role. He does not attend a meeting as all fairly well known on the West Coast, but what vigour and that its members continue to be les must concentrate their efforts on the observer who is to report his observations with sonnder basis for this may be taken than the South roast of China between defence of their own homes, which may soon be. as much impartiality as possible, but as a cost per spindle of equipment, that being the Hongkong and Lamocks. could be said regarding the selection of Til a power in the Colony. (Applause). There is invaded by a stronger and more higly cultured member of the meeting, boving the additional basis of earning power. Now we have South coast of Chins between Same No. 1. quhillie, Foggieloan, Auchterless Cambuusvie and

a prevalent idea abroad that Scotsmen are some"

duty to perform of reporting what takes place, I found that in this respect at least one of `Hongkong and Hainan...

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