RASHKB Journal 皇家亞洲學會香港分會學刊 | RAS-1969
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THE LIBRARY OF THE HONG KONG BRANCH, ROYAL ASIATIC SOCIETY

Report for the Year 1968-1969

The Library has continued to grow during the past year, both through gifts and by purchases. The total number of books added was twenty, of which seven were donations, bringing the total stock to 343 volumes (excluding unbound periodicals). The Branch wishes to thank the following for their welcome gifts:

Mr. J. A. H. Saunders (Wayfoong, by M. Collis) Mrs. Crawford, daughter of the late Mr. C. A. Tomes (East India Register and Directory for 1832)

Mr. José dos Santos Ferreira (Macau sã assi)

also the publishers of various volumes which have been sent for review in the Journal of the Branch.

Purchases were made from the small balance of the Asia Foundation grant, now exhausted, and from the Branch's own funds.

It is regrettable that the Library must continue to be divided between two locations: the bulk of the collection, comprising 166 books and 60 volumes of bound periodicals, is housed in the British Council, Gloucester Building. The remainder, comprising rarer books and some of less interest totalling 50 volumes, 22 pamphlets, over 200 unbound parts of periodicals, 5 Chinese books and a number of other items, are kept at the University of Hong Kong Library (where also the stock of publications of the Branch are stored). The Branch again expresses its appreciation to these two institutions for providing these facilities, which are however far from ideal, since the Library is not easily accessible, and few members have taken advantage of its existence. Members are reminded that a complete author catalogue of books in the Library is provided, on cards, in the British Council Library. Those books located at the British Council may be borrowed by members, whilst the ones kept at the University of Hong Kong are for reference only. The bookcase at the British Council is now filled, and until the Branch has its own premises it will not be possible to make available a larger number of volumes, except to those members who are able to visit the University Library.
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RASHKB Journal 皇家亞洲學會香港分會學刊 | RAS-1989
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Th: Lyceum Theatre (1)

N: Rose Edouin's benefit

R: SCR 22.4.1865; no review.

1.4.1865 (Tue)

J.B. BUCKSTONE: "A Dead Shot" (1827) T: Farce (1 act)

J. KENNEDY: "Sweethearts and Wives" (1823)

T: Comedy (2 acts)

C: Lewis A.D.C.

Th: Lyceum Theatre (1)

N: Mr. T. Andrews' benefit

R: SCR 22.4.1865; no review.

13.4.1865 (Thur)

J.B. BUCKSTONE: "The Rough Diamond" (1847) T: Farce (1 act)

H.J. BYRON: "The Bride of Abydos" (1858)

T: Burlesque extravaganza (1 act)

J. OXENFORD: "I couldn't Help It" (1862)

T: Farce (1 act)

C: Lewis A.D.C.

Th: Lyceum Theatre (1)

N: Julia Edouin's benefit

R: SCR 22.4.1865: no review.

15.4.1865 (Sat)

H.J. BYRON: "The Maid and the Magpie" (1858)

T: Burlesque burletta (1 act)

The Daughter of the Regiment

Numerous pieces with this title are mentioned in HED; possibly by E. FITZBALL (1843; new version in operatic style (1847)

C: Lewis A.D.C.

Th: Lyceum Theatre (1)

N: Miss Tilly Earl's benefit

R: SCR 22.4.1865; no review.

17.4.1865 (Mon)

H.J. BYRON: "The Babes in the Wood" (1859)

T: Burlesque (1 act)

"Aurora Floyd". For possible authors see 26.11.1864,

C: Lewis A.D.C.

Th: Lyceum Theatre (1)

N: Miss Lizzie Naylor's benefit

R: About "Aurora Floyd"

the Record was very satisfied and it thought that it exhibited the Company to the best advantages. CRESWICK as Hargreaves acted one of the most repulsive characters ever put on the stage with consummate tact. Aurora allowed ROSE EDOUIN to be seen to advantage; and in one or two scenes her acting rose to a high point of dramatic effect. Mr. GILL as Grub was capital and was assisted excellently by Miss NAYLOR who as Mary sustained one of her best characters. This lady acts such pieces with a spirit and ease seldom seen and reminds us strongly of Miss Saunders" (SCR 5.5.1865). The reference to Miss Saunders may have been to Ann Mathew Saunders, died 1891; or Charlotte Saunders, d. 1899.
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