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THE HONGKONG AMATEUR DRAMATIC CLUB.

SUCCESSFUL PRODUCTION OF "A COUNTRY GIRL"

Last night the Hongkong Amateur Dramatic Club opened a series of six performanoss of "A Country Girl" in the Theatre Royal under the most successful auspicas. Practically, no othe result could have been anticipated, as the A.D.C. have acquired the reputation of doing well whatever they take in hand, but seldom have

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3RD, 1908.

Xavier. Cello, P. A. Rozario. BassMr. W. W. Matthews. Corneta.-Mr. C. C. Elliott and Mr. Bristow, Clarionet-Bandaman Hotch- kins, The Buffs" Trombone-Bandaran MoQuade, The "Buifa." Second Violina, Mr. G, G. Catobiok, Mr. J. M. 8. Rozario, Mr. Sibbitt, Bergt Fordne, A. P. D. Viola-Bands man Tester, The Buffs." Flate Mr. J. D. Cand. French Horns-Corporal Miller, and Corporal Miles, The Buffs. Bas. soon-Lance Corporal Smith, The "Buffs.” Timpani Bandsman Kennings, The "Buffe" PianoMr. George Grimble.

Without being invidious, reference may

EMPEROR FRANCIS JOS EPH

DIAMOND JUBILEZ CELEBRATIONS AT

HONGKONG.

The Austro-Hungseisn community yesterday loyally celebrated the Diamond Jubiles of the reign of H. M. Francis Joseph I. Emperor of Austrie and King of Hungary. The consulate was closed for the day, the Consul and Mrs. Von Wiser holding an At Home at their residones "The Firs, Magasine Gap Road, n honour of the occasion. Despite rather in clement weather there was large attendance

their Policitations including

they achieved such a complete triumph as they be meds to the performances of coveral of the of the leading residents of the community have dona' on the presont occasion. We have Principals. "Nan" is the first name that suggests to tender

THE DEMCO AND "OXO" FACTORIES AND CATTLE FARMS.

#Y. THE “LANCET" COMMISSIONER.

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The Lancet of the 24th October contains long and interesting article upon the manu the huge cattle rearing industry connected facture of Lanco, Ore and Nursing Oxo, and therewith.

SHIPPING NEWS.

The I.G.M. st. Princess Alica which here on Wednesday the 4th alt, at në arrived at Genoa, on the lat inet, at 7

The oject of combining low-pressure steam to effect greater economy in the use of steam turbines with reciprocating engines is, of course, men and to ruinen the consumption of fuel, Maan. while, it is interesting to note that, prior to this new development, the total tonnage of turbine steamers classed with Lloyd's. Begister amounts to 165,922 tous, according to the latest report, or twice the figures for the previous year. One of the most noteworthy instances of resort to the turbine principle is afforded by the Tenyo. Mara, of 13,454 gross tone, built at the Mitsu

As is generally known, articles in the Lanest are written for the benefit of the medical profession and nurses, but this particular subject is of auch interest, and the descriptive part has boon handled so realistically, that the article in question is of real interest to the general public After dwelling upon the origin of Lomeo,

THE OPEN-AID LIFE, A

encounter, over the thousands of miles covered, a

had reason to congratulate the Club on past itself, the vivacious Devonshire girl endowed His Excellency the Governor, attended the researches of the celebrated Baron Justus Bishi Dockyard, Nagasaki, for the Toyo Kison performances and it is plaisant to be in a with plenty of feminine charms and thrilling Captain Simson, A.D.C., and Mr. Brackenbury van Liebig, and the formation in 1866 of the Kaisha. This vessel, fitted to burn liquid fuel,

with sheer joy of life. Mrs. H. A. (Private Secretary), H. E. General Broadwood amateur combination on a production, which is proved comely and fascinating Nan and the Officer Commanding the Forces, II. E facture of concentrated beat foods the Combat is the first sa built, in which farbine fally up to expectations. The community will laughed and sang and joked to the manner born. Vice-Admiral Bir Hedworth Lambton and his missioner goes on to say: It is diffionit to machinery has been installed. Two sister the cattle farm situated upon the Liebig in the same yard, and are likewise intended for enjoy it, and no other criterion nood beer interpretation loft nothing to be desired; A.D.C., Flag Lieutenant H. B. Mulleneux, or an adequate sense of the magnitude of turbine vassels are also in course of construction Commodors Mrs. and Miss Lyon, Bishop Company's property in the Argentine, in classification by Lloyd's Register. Thus, apart in fact it was very much admired and no more

Pozzoni, the Consuls representing the various Uruguay and Paraguay. Even a rapid round from the Lusitania, Mauretania, and Carmanis, considered, because, after all, the important

whether the popular figure moved on the stage. Her singing nations of the world, Hou. Mr. F. H. and Mrs. of all the ostaneiss, without spending more than Japan will be able to boast possession of the standard of judgmont is

of "try again Johnny" was received with great public appreciate it or not. And there can be no two opinions about the present production. applause. The more dignified role of Marjorie May, Hen. Mr. W. and Mrs. Chatham, Hous day and a night at each, would occupy the best three largeet merchant turbine coons of the

Of course it will be readily admitted that a Joy was entrusted to Mrs. W. Logan, a lady who Mr. E. A. Howett, Sir Francis Piggot, Capt. part of three months, and the traveller would world

ant Colonel Bayard, Commanding Offer of the congenial climate, studded by innumerable herds in the annual report of Lloyd's Register is eattle, Bach perhaps comprising from the steady development in the production of steamers designed to carry oil in bulk. At the Army Medical Corps, The Officers Mess of the 2,000 to 4,000 bead, and after some days be would begin to long for a change in the scene,

total of 123,473 tons, under construction with s the Buffs, The Commanding officers of the of so many cattle, albeit they are splendid boasts to 22ty-seven oil-carrying. vesels, with a German cruisers and gunboat Arcona and whose sires are English pedigree bred. He

view to classification by the society. Another Teinglao, with their Officers Messos, The Right would appreciate the curiously exhilarating and Reverend Pater Augustin Pleczek, The Rev. uro air; the sense of real fatigue comes but Pastor and Mrs, Joannes Mueller, Mr. and Mrs. Rarely, thepite of hard travelling. He would admire the marvellously healthy-looking coull Harris of the Imperial Chinese Customs of tion and cleanly and fieturesque appearance of Kowloon, The Austro-Hungarian Colony and the cattle, one to careful breeding and selection of stock, and, above all, to the fact that every many civilians.

moment of their life dag and night is spent in the open air. The whole camp is, in short, one stupendous example of the

good pasture and water, but it provides a continual supply of fresh vitalisod air which offectually guards the cattle from those diseases to which they are prone."

performance by amateurs possesses an attraction enjoys the distinction of being one of the Blanchflower, Capt G. C.. Heathcote, Lieuten-; vast. occan of grass, ever being replenished by 4 Among other interesting points brought out ' which professionals, however popular individuale premier amateur actresses of Hongkong, Buffs, Major Peroy J. Probyn of the Royal of

personal attraction, the interest that is horn of She was well suited and her impersonation was Royal Garrison Artillery, The Officers Mess of he would probably get satiated with the air present time, it is stated, there are no fewer

they may be, cannot hope to enjoy. That is the personal acquaintance and friendship, and while t produces a feeling of sympathy it is also responsible in some degree for a more mente, but not necessarily unfriendly, criticism. Undoubt edly it is this bond, this knowledge, which makes in the eyes of patrons an indifferent performance tolerable and a mecossful production the same of perfection. It is no doubt foolish to employ such extravagant language in describing the work of amateurs, who, however clever they may be, are themselves conscious of their limitations,

distinction gained by saveral olover studies. in the highest degree artistic. Her golos were exquisitely rendered, one of the most attractive boingOver the hills and for away" and the ducts in which she appeared with Geoffrey Chulloner were most delightful efforts, notably the boy and girl duets. The ambitions Madame Sophie, the dressmaker who aspired to society. was cloverly represented by Miss Ella Rowe, who assumed all sorts of airs in a distinctly feminine manner. Her dainty dancing was also much admired and she came in for a fair share

Flage adorned the grounds of the residence and in the hall was large portrait of His

for

steadily-developing business is the output of steamers fitted with refrigerating installation. The vessels engaged in this trade are stated to have at the pressent time a total cargo capacity of over 12,000,000 carcases of mutton, an excess of over 2,000,000 caronses compared with the figures of two years ago. Note is also taken of the steady increase in the number of yachts and other craft which are fitted with oil or petrol

but it may be aptly said of the present production of the approbation of the audience. Mrs. H / Majesty wreathed with evergreens, The Band only supplies abundance of air life. It not engines. About 650 find a place in the current

that it would be no discredit to professionals,

Doubtless it is due to its excellent reputation, but it is very apparent that the Club experiences little difcalty in filling up the vacancies which must occur in its personnel in a changing community like ours. It seems to draw the best talent in the Colony, and the present cast includes number of new performers "whom the com- munity will delight to honour. The return of Mr. H. P..White to the stage is a matter for songratulation, but the most conspicuous ac quisition is that of Mrs. H. A. Stewart, and there are others who have shown themedves vary useful in the minor parts.

"A Country Girl" is a fairly ambitious nadertaking, but the many difficulties which it presented vanished under the guidance of Mr. John Robertson, who was responsible for the

Humphreys assayed the part of Mr. St. Quintin, the aristocratic lady with electioneering ideas, with a distinct success, while Miss P. Seth was very effective in her characterisation of the Princess Methlina of Bhong, Miss Warren took the part of nurse very creditably, and Miss Hooper filled the pleasing part of Lady Arnott. Mr. G. P. Lammert made an excellent Geoffrey Chal. loner. He looked the dashing naval officer and interproted his part with an artistic taste that appealed strongly to the audience. There was a pleasing sense of restraint manifested in all his movements. Not the least meritorious part. of his performance was his singing, and alike in solos and dusts he was heard to great adran tage. Mr. H. P. White's commanding figure and easy dignified mien recommended him for the role, of the Rajah of Bhong in which

of The Buffs discoursed an excellent programme of music which included the following numbers

Valeskine Danube

Polonaiso

Belection.

"Faust"

March "Under the Double Eagle." Overture" Tannhauser "^. Wagner. Verdi. Hominiscences,

Alfonso. Chopin Gounod. Entracts, from ad Act Lohengrin. Laps. March "Hooh Habsburg": The Austro-Hungarian National Anthem brought the proceedings to a close.

The Consul saboquently conveyed the con- gratulations of H. E. the Governor to Vienas by telegram.

The Austro-Hungarian community later dined with Mr. Kitament, who is president of the Austro-Hungarian Benevolent Society in the Colony.

FOUR MILLIOK TONS OF GRASS.

When the total noreage of the Lemco and Oxo farma is taken into account, coupled with the enormous hord feeding thereon, some conception of the gram-yielding value of the pasturage is gained. Apart from sheep, the stock of cattle at the present time is about 250,000 which are distributed over 1,250,000 acres of grass. On this estimate the allotment to sach animal is The average

registry of American yachts gives nearly 1,400. edition of the British Yacht Register, while the

France, remarks a London contemporary,

looks like embarking upon an experiment in State shipowning which will be watched with cosiderable attention. A bill has been brought into the Chamber of Deputies by the Govern ment which practically provides that the Government shall enter into partnership with the Messageries Maritimes, the largest of the French steamship companies. The proposal is that in respect of the company's regular lines to

about. five acres of by one animal the Far East, Madagascar, Australia, and the

daily amount of grass

fore, consumas diem 22,000.000 is 88 pounds; a herd of 250,000 gruas, or approximately 100,000 tons. The yearly consumption of grass would thus mean not far short of 4,000,000 tons. These quantities are the land brings forth. Similary, the annual prodigions, and they illustrate the increase which amount of water conmmed, based on the fact of oże animal requiring 30 litres per day, would hard. These figures will convey some idea of the scale on which cattle farming is done in the Argentine and neighbouring States, but after All they refer only to the stock of one Company, which, however, is the largest stock held, as it is the finest brod, by an individual concern. Altogether the cattle population of the Argentins is nearly 26,000,000 and in the Uruguay over 6,000,000 head.

for period subvention instead of twenty-Bre Jeans, which largely upon the results obtained, and will be so The State is arranged as to correspond from time to time also to guarantee the debentures which the with the actual needs of the fou

company will be authorised to issue for the construction of new steamers for the subvention participate in the profits of all the company's lines under certain conditions, and after pay ment of a dividend to the shareholders.

GIRL A MARTYR TO TERRIBLE ECZEMA.

Began with Teething and Lasted Twelve Years-Tried Every Imag Inable Treatment to No- Head and Body a Mass of Bu -----Almost Mad with the To.

CURED IN THREE WEEKS BY ONE SET OF CUTICUR

"My daughter, now thirteen years of ago, had been a martyr to ocnema, on

her body and yhead “ aver since cutting her teeth. We had a dọc- tor off and on for the first five years and have been trying dif- ferent chemits from time to time, waing many vintments, but to no effect. We tried "everything imaginable and only kept hoping that she would out- growit, Atlast, after suffering fortwelve years, her body and head wore a mass of Bores and she was almost mad with 15. Then I sent for a set of Cuticura Soap, Cutloura Ointment, and Cuticura Resol vent Pills. After ten days' use of the Cuitlours Remedies she began to get better. In three weeks there was not a vestige of eorema left. She only took one vial of the Cuticura Pills and wo haye some of the Soup and. Oftment still. Mrs. C. Brester, High St., Godstone, Birrey, Aug. 8 and 12, 1907.”

Send to nearest depot for free Cuti- cura Book on Treatment of Skin Diseases.

AWFUL ITCHING

Torturing, Disfiguring Humours Instantly Relloved by Cuticura.

Even a single gentle application of Cath cura, the great adn Cure, preceded by a warm bath with Cuticura Hoap and fol- lowed, when necessary, by mild dosed of Cuticura Resolvent Fills, affords instant relief, permits rest and sleep, and pointă to a spoedy cure of the agonizing itching and burning of the skin, as in sezam the frightful sealing, as in psoriasis; the loss of hair and orusting of scalp, są in scalled head, and the awful suffering of infants and children, as in tetter, or salt rheum,

Oullegre Remedies are sold throughout the world. "DapomiLondýn, 27, Ginetathouse ligia farin. 5. Ban

de la Pair; Australis, 2. Towns & Co., Beze 8o. Afrios, Zenaon. Lid Capetown, sto. 14, L Foster Drur à Cham. Corp. Bain Prove, Boston,

48-9

VENEZUELAN PIRACY.

artistic scenery and the admirable effects. A position be wes humorous and dignified as MARINE MAGISTRATE'S COURT - amount to 700,000,000 gallons per annum for the ed group of lines. In return, the State is to New York, is a fresh outrage perpetrated by

His allusions to the Sanitary

bright sparkling comedy, "A Country Girl" required. gave opportunities for fun which were utilised Board rats made his songs more appreciated

Wednesday, December 2nd, BEFORE LIEUT. C. W. BECKWITH, R.N. (MARINE MAGISTRATE),

to the full. The scene where Geoffrey Challonere ease with which Hongkong rhymned with is surprised by his sweetheart kissing the fs, Bhong being doubtless responsible for the scinating Non was very cleverly portrayed, and many references to the Colony. As the irre. Barry, the irrepressible, supplied a good deal pressible Barry, fall of fun and frolic, Mr. W. of amusement. To hear him refer to Michael G. Warcaster scored a great success. Every. Angela 69 Miko was very mirth-provoking, thing he said and did was humorons from selling moned for failing, between went and suncžao,

À MISSING LIGHT. LJ Tak, master of a shing junk, was sm to exhibit at the foremast head of his junk bright white light visible all round the horizon at a distance of at least a mile.

but when he inquired if he had a cousin worthless tin mine for two thousand pounds to in Kowloon, he simply brought down the his political speech in support of his master's house. Speaking generally, the performance candidature, when he declared that "politics

Mr. John Hastings (of Messrs. Hastings and was characterised with a swing and a dash was the rain of Parliament," or his discourse on that indicated how thorough was the knowledge painters or dressing as a woman and fooling to Hastings) appeared for the defendant.

Constable Garner deposed to seeing a light each individual possessed of his or her part men into proposing to him. He certainly is and showed the excellent understanding entitled to every credit for his good work on his starboard bow while proceeding, from which obtained between the various com- Though Mr. Mowbray Northcots had perhaps Castle Feak to Pillar Point in No. 2 police than usual on the stage he launch. He test sight of this light for about a binations,cast, ehorns and orchestra. The less to do principals filled their roles most effectively, acted Granfer Mummery with his accustomed minute, next seeing it on his port how. The while. Lieut. Commander Dickensorswain. of his launch put the helm hard the minor characters supported them admirably, suOCESS,

acquittal himself admirably as the obsequions astorboard to try to clear the junk, bat finding Sir Joseph Verity. Mr. H. Hancock as Douglas that he could not do so went full speed astern Verity, the young man who was not very keen on the police launch had a lot of heal way on, becoming a member of Parliament, and Mhowever, she could not stop in time, and struck Wilkinson as Lord Anchester gave creditable the junk amidships en tho starboard side. performances.

and the chorus sang with a verve and swing that contributed greatly to the success of the pro- duction. From the curtain's rise till ita fall after midnight the piece went without a hitch and though there was en cocnsional hesitation, scarcely perceptible, the performance could hardly be bettered. Some of those who took vol parts would have been more effective had their voices been more powerful and tolling, but that, of course, was not the fault of the artists. Every. body was at home in front of the footlights. Not one seemed to suffer from that weakness common to amateurs, "Stage fright," and the ense and nonchalence of the principals gave to the whole smoothness that was perhaps its most distinguishing feature.

The cust-in as under:

Geoffery Challenor. Mr. Geo. P. Lammert, Rajah of Bhong Mr. H. P. White. Sir Joseph Verity.Lt. Com. Dickens, R.N..

Mr. H. Hancock. Douglas Verity

Lord Anobestor

Maj

Vivot..

Lord Grassmere

Sir Charles Cortelyou

Granfer Mummery

Hubo Fairway

Groom

Tyinchiff

Mr. H. V. Wilkinson.

Mr. D. P. Warbrook, .Mr. F. C. Carrol

Mr. E. G. May. Mr. M.S. Northcote. Mr. A.J. Darby,

• Mr. J. HAL Sub-Lt. D. Maxwell, R.N. Mr. F. C. Hell Attendants...Mr. C.C.F. Cunningham

Rajah's

Barry

Mrs. W. G. Worcester. Marjorie Joy Mr. W. Logan. Princess Methlinn of Bhong. Miss P. Setb. Madame Sophie...........

Mise Ella Rowe.. Mrs. St. Quintin Mes. Henry Humphroys. Mrs. W. L. Carter. Lady Ancaster

Mrs. Evan Jones.

Miss Ecroyd...

Lady Arnott Miss D. Shelton Hosper. ...Miss Warren, Miss Chapman.

Nurse Princess....... Attendants

Non

The

Cross-examined-How far were you off when the coxswain went astern About the length of the launch.

Was it light when you saw the junk P-No

It was overcast and dull.

What light was the junk carrying?—One on her stern,

MAGNIFICENT WATER SUPPLY. The Cuzunizionismos davorites the processeS

your,

It seems a venturesome sort of enterprise, yet the relations between the French Government and the Messageries Maritimes have always been close, and the present subvention proaches £500,000 a year. It is claimed, too, that the Government will get the advantage, not only of the creation of a monthly service between BL Resilien Indnf the principal Tre

but of a considerable increase of speed on

The seizure of a British vessel by the Venezuelan Government, and the imprison meat of her passengers and crew, reported from President Castro. In 1901-2 a long series of such acts, directed against Britisk, Italiau, ausk German subjecta, led to a joint blockade of the Venezuelan const by warships of the three Powers. In June of the present year & Venezue lan coastguard ship stopped two. Dutch sloops on the high seas, firing shots across their bows. It compelled them to proceed to a Venezuelan port, where they were detained two days, and all the letters on board seized.

In consequance of this outrage Holland is taking naval action against Venezuela.

madelig hann dagratched to he

manufacture, and makes a special point of the scientific supervision which is exercised over every detail; even the temperature at which the new steamers are gradually built. Indeed, Datch islands off the const, but so far no coin Lemoo and Ozo is prepared varies from day to it is averred that the arrangement is such that faction has been obtained from President day, with the age of the cattle, the season of the the State will effect an immediate saving of Castro. He has expelled the Dutch Minister and the kind of pasture upon which they about £40,000 a year, to say nothing of any and defled Holland. The situation has been are reared. The details of veterinary inspection possible share of profite. It is alleged that complicated by reports that he is dying.

The natural course for the British Govern- are most convincing and the magnificent water some of the past fifficulties of the company supply described, diagrams being given compor have been attributable to its close association went in the face of this new attack on the ing the volume of water of Uruguay with that in with Government officials. We shall see, at all British flag will be to forward an ultimatam events, whether the State, as a partner in demanding full satisfaction, and to despatch a shipping enterprise, is prepared to allow the squadron to Venezuelan waters to secure the immediate release of the ship and all on board ber. management sufficient elasticity of motion.

the Thames.

16,000 MILE JOURNEY,

The article contains a number of analyses, which will be exceedingly interesting to the medical profession, and is illustrated with a number of photos of the country. Altogether the Lancet Commissioner gives a very interest- ing sccount of his 16,000 mile journey, and the article, which covers twelve pages in the Lancet is of real educational value, and gives a clear idea of the diotic proporties of Lorico, Oxo and Nursing Oro. The illustrations give just sufficient ides of the magnitude of the industry to make one realise that its greatness can really only be understood by those who haro been fortunate enough to see the factories aně farms for themselves..

'THE WHITE CITY CLOSED..

The Franco-British Exhibition ended crowded life on October 21.

its

The great "Entente Fair:" as it has been called had run exactly five and a half months. It was opened by the Prince and Princess of Wales in a doluge of rain on Thursday, May 14, and it was stated officially that 140,000 people paid for admission on that day.

The daily attendanco, however, grew rapidly, no fewer than 255,000 visitors passing through the turnstiles on the following Tuesday, making

total of 1,000,000 for the first five days,"

A telegram from St. Vincent (Windward Islands) announces that the schooner Lady- Kensington, bound for Trinidad, has been seized while beslined by Venezuelan officers and her passengers and crew put in prison.

On being informed of the seizure the Governor of Trinidad requested Sir Vincent Corbett, the British Minister at Carneae, to investigate the affair. It is surmised that in seizing the schooner the Venezuelan authorities were acting in virtue of the decree recently issued by Pre- sident. Castro, which practically prohibits trade between Trinidad and Venezuelan ports Reuter.

To sum up, the entire production was in the highest degree praiseworthy. The orchestration enhanced the value of the performance and the mounting proved very affective. tableaux in the opening of the second astroused the enthusiasm of the audience, the effecta baing very picturesque. The costumes were beautiful,

His Worship found that the defendant The furnishing was entrusted to Messrs W. failed to carry the proper lights required by the Powell and Company, and the business side of regulations for the prevention of collisions, the production was looked after by Mr. A thereby causing a serious collision between the Chopman, as business manager, assisted by Mr No. 2 police launch and his junk. But taking M. Northcote as hon. secretary and Mr. E. into consideration the fact that the defendant Manila in modern times was held on Sunday poople passed the barriers. It is believed that ordinary meeting of shareholders to be held at had suffered considerable loss by the collision last, the Manila Callenews says, in connection this is a record for any exhibition except the the offices of the General Managers, Shanghai

Ormiston as kon, treasurer.

The large audience which witnessed the opan ing performance last night was very appreciative and, had time permitted, a few encores would have been given, but, as it was, the promise of three hours' merriment was more than fulfilled.

Was

POETIA'S SUCCESS.

he would impose a nominal fine of $10, in default, one month's imprisonment.

THE POPE'S JUBILEE AT MANILA.

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It is now estimated that the total attendance has reached the enormous aggregate of more than 26,000,000.

The greatest number of visitors on any one One of the roost gorgeous celebrations hold in day was on Saturday, May 23, when 300,000

with the jubilee of Pope Pius X. Not only Chicago Exhibition of 1883, which had 716,881 were churches decorated but many private visitors on one day.

gaily houses and all church institutions put on a gala appearance in honour of the event.

THE EWO SPINNING & WEAVING CO., LTD.

Tho report for presentation at the thirteenth

on Tuesday, 15th December, 1908, at 11 am, is as follows:-

The General Managers submit a statement of

The senio railway easily leads the side shows in attendance records. Two million eight hun. dred thousand people have experienced its accounts to 31st October, 1908, showing the

result of twelve months' working to that date, glorious thrills, while the calmer joys of the The balance at credit of profit and loss is flip-flap have attracted visitors to the numbers. 110,109.42, which it is proposed to deal with

as follows:-

Here

are some interesting figures of the number of visitors to others of the side shows

The Canadian toboggan... ... 807,000 The spiral railway...

Old London

Johnstown flood

Pharaoh's daughter

To pay a dividend of Ths. 5.00 per

shers on 15,000 shares

Tis,

653,617 500,000 715,102 349,268

To place to repairs and renewals

....... 75,000.00

account

25,000.00

1,289.09

To write off furniture account

One million, one hundred and eight thousand To carry forward to new account.... 8,820.39 Tis, 110,109,42 seven hundred and two people have cruised about the waterways of the exhibition in the different boats, and the Irish village, with its colleens,

During the year the sum of Tls. 15,574.53 has has attracted nearly two million more.

The catering for those gigantic crowds has been expended on special repairs and renewals naturally been one of the chief problems to be out of the amount of Tls. 45,939.90 set aside for

that purpose in 1905. faced by the authorities. The greater part of the arrangements has been carried out by Mesars, Lyons and Co.

The centre of the celebration was naturally the cathedral. Bands of music paraded the MORE SUBSCRIPTION GRIFFINS.

streets of the Walled City. The solemn cele buration was held at ten o'clock, Mgr. Agius, the of 1,110,800.

The Twenty-three more subscription griffins arriv-

apostolic delegate, being the celebrant. ed from Shanghai by the ss Hang Seng yes spacious onthedral was crammed from end The high altar was beautifully tarday, and, were drawn for in the afternoon at to end.

and brightly illu Kennedy's Stables, Causeway Bay. The drawing decorated with Towers resulted as follows-Lot No. 25-White-Capt.minated, and the body of the church was s mass of electrio light shed from thousands of Mle, Hélène Miropolsky, the handsome Por- tis, of the Paris Courts scored another triumph Barker (Buffs); No.26-White-General Broad- incandescents strang throughout the arches of last month when she scoured the sequittal wood; No. 27-Bay Admiral Lambton; the aisle.

Among the persons of high rank present of a pretty young Breton girl, named Marie No. 29-Bay-A. Moir, No. 29--Chestnut

were the Governor-General and Mrs. James F. Thepault, who, in a moment of anger, had Capt. Honblon (Buffa; No. 30--Chestnut-Smith and the Spanish Consul-General. Ro plunged a carving knife into the breast of a faithless lover named Maurice Dubousset. It. Anton; No. 31-White Lient. Leeson: No presentatives of the university of Santo Tomas Du 39-Bay J. B. M. Smith; No. 33-Dark Gray and of the several religious orders were also the ordinary "orime passionnelle." bousset met the girl in Brittany, where he was A. C. Hynes; No. 34-Black-Major Finlay present.

The choir of 200 voices under the direction his military service. When he was No. 35-Gray-Hind and Hynes; No. 36

of Sr. Maliovort interpreted the beautiful mass from the army, Marie Thépoult left her home and followed him to Paris, Bon-Macdonald and Howarth; No. 37-Iron of Villaseca, holding the congregation in bringing with

with her £33 which she had saved up. Gray-P. W. Goldring: No, 39-Grey-Lieut. ecstacy. The cathedral choir is noted for it Villagers, Rustic, Farm Hands, &c., & Dabousset, when the money was gone, treated Stoda; No 39-White G. Friesland, No. 40 excellent interpretation of the works of the Mesdames Gilby, McFarlane, Capel, Tarrant, the girl with grest brutality, and ultimately

told her he wished to have nothing more to do Bay H. P. White; No. 41-Chestnut-W. J. great masters in music but on this occasion it

excelled itself. Missne Seth, Andrews, Tennant, Lambert,

Gressen; No. 42-Grey-F. B. Deacon; No. 43 At the loss of the soleman ceremonics Arch- sympathetic. Mesere. Miller, Hance, Sayer, Schmidt,

with bar, que jury were my propisky need-White-J. H. Lewin; No. 44-Iron Gray bishop Harty explained to the congregation in Electric wires Flamming, Coughtrie, Lammert, Wilson, St. them to tears, and the result was no longer in Wyfong Mess: No. 45-Grey-H. N. Medy;

eloquence of Clair, Young, Nugent, Turner, Walker, Ayris doubt. Members of the jury stopped the advocate. No. 46--BayJ. Wheeley; No. 47-Grey-H. Graff, Sayer, Thomas, Hayward, II. W. Bayer, and sald they did not wish to hear her further, Euphrey's

as their minds were made up. For mere form's The principal dancers were Miss Ella Rowe, asks they retired to consider their decision. Mrs. Honry Humphrey's, Miss Hooper, Mrs. Five minutes later they wers back with the Gilby, and Miss Seth, while Mrs. McFarlane verdict of not guilty, which the foreman blurted

out in the intervals of drying his eyes. sang "Come to Devonshire". with a most

Hesching from the prisoner's bench, Marie delightful vigor and charm.

Thépanlt put her arms around the neck of Mlle. Miropolsky who was sitting just beneath, and Lissed her on both checks. The President dug his pen viciously inte bis blotting pad in order to conceal his emotion.

Miss Chatham. and

Mrs. H. A. Stewart.

The musical director was Mr. George Grim- bie, the orchestra being composed as follows: First Violins, Capt. H. M. Beasley, B.A., Mr. JR. Hargeares, Mr. E. Wolf, Mr. C. A. P.

last month at Tarmonth, where a woman, who

An astonishing domestic record was disclosed;

failed to appear to s summons for not sending a child regularly to school, was stated to have been just confined of her sixteenth child, and there were ten children at hoing under eleven years of age. The father sa a labourer earning 15s. per week. The magistrate imposed a fine of 24.

of

It is estimated that the wages bill of the exhibition staff for the whole period will work out at more than £800,000. Here are a few further interesting figures as

for Total bill illumination

125 miles.

CONSULTING COMMITTEE, On his departure for Europe, Mr. E. E. Clark resigned his seat on the Committee and Mr. P. F. Lavers was invited to fill the vacancy.

AUDITOR,

In accordance with Article XVII, the Mem- bers of the Consulting Committee retire, but all £38,500 are eligible and offer themselves for re-election.

Mr. G. R. Wingrove has audited the Com- confirmation of the shareholders.

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., LTD.,

General Managers, Shanghai, 20th November, 1908,

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a few chosen words, the meaning of the calling Exhibitors,hibits minus art sections £12,000,000 pany's Accounts and his re-election requires the tion. The ceremonies closed with the chanting Value of exhibits minus art

Ta Denn the

The exhibition opened at the usual time on At six o'clock in the evening the Archbishop October, 21 and the ordinary sideshows were held a reception at his palace on Calle Arzobispo. open to the public. In the evening there was a This reception was well attended, Manila's best grand firework display in the Stadium, followed being in attendance. People from all walks in Williams, the band-master of the Grenadiers. Amarican, Spanish, Filipino, and foreign society by a massed band concert, conducted by Dr. life were present, civil and ecclesiastical, military. The bands concluded their programine with naval and commercial,

"Auld Lang Syne," after which the ontente During the day special services were held in cordiale sat-pieces were exhibited, including several churches in particular in those of 8. portraits of King Edward and President Beda under the direction of the Benedictine Pa fathers, San Agustin, Santo Domingo and the The Franco-British Exhibition of 1908 has shurches of the religious orders.

now become only a plassant memory.

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