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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, MONDAY, JULY 16, 1883.

CHOLERA has, according to the Comercio, made its appearance in the southen provinces of Luzon. Both Ylocos Norte and Sud are now declared infested with the epidemic. SIR Wilfrid Lawson, says that in England a man does not need to go into battle to be made a

Peer" He has only to win two or three dections,

to be a personal friend of the Minister, or to brew enough beer; then be is raised from the beerage to the peerage.

A SAN JOSE journalist remarks of a certain actress that she is "struggling nobly to reach the goal of the hopes and dreams toward which her soul hath reached with hungry arms.", San Jost journalists resemble Silas Wegg in their facility for dropping into poetry. THERE is something like jacoseness' in that rev. cent despatch, to the home press about the Prince of Wales. It says: "He has paid off several of his old debts. The Prince is growing more popular every day." A Prince who pays his debts is sufficiently rare to be considered a phenomenon.

down the Rebellion.

he Hongkong Telegraph French and Chinese Governments in relation to

HONGKONG, MONDAY, JULY 16, 1883.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

OWING to the lengthy report of Saturday's meet ing at the City Hall, and the pressure of other

A PUBLIC latrine in the vicinity of Jervois Street local items, our leader on the "Kennedy Me-collapsed this morning at about six o'dock, and, morial," the telegrams received by the American upon removing the debris it was found that two mail, correspondence from Haiphong, Yoko-

persons, a man of about go years and a boy of hama and Paris, all several other interesting about ten years of age had been killed. The articles have unavoidably been crowded out of bodies were conyeyed to the civil hospital where this issue.

an inquest was ordered for this aftemoon at 4 o'clock

THE steamship Gleniyon left Singapore for this port on the 13th instant."

THE visitors to the City Hall Museum for the week ended 15th July, were:-European, 190, Chinese 2,464; total 2,654

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A NOVELTY in delirium tremena is reported from California, a citizen having seen a rattlesnake with legs.

THE Chinese gun vesel Man Nien Ching, with Commodore Sun on board, arrived in Amoy from Foochow en route to Changchow on the 9th inst.

the Crown (applause). Under him race distinc tions had not yet been invented, and class enmities had not been fostered, and though he was not a genius, he possessed, according to the testimony they had heard from the Chief Justice, that bett ter characteristic of a constitutional Governor. Hu surrounded himself with able counsellors in whom he had complete confidence (applause), and he thought that the highest tribute they could pay to the single minded character of the man to whose memory they were there that day to de honour, would be to follow the course suggested by those who had convened this meeting He was sure could Sir Arthur Kennedy know of our proceedings here to-day of all the honours which he obtained during his distin guished career, he would have prized the honour. which this assembly proposes to do to his memery above them, all-loud and prolonged applause because it showed that his efforts to promets the cominion good were appreciated by all classes, by all races and by all creeds in this community. He cordially supported the pro- posal to erect to the memory of Sir Arthur Ken-- nedy some fitting memorial which would ex press the opinion of the meeting as to the bent. ficence of his rule.applause).

HMS. Espoir, Commander Gamble, arrived in literary and educational institutions. The active toy to the Memorial but he was now away. Inbate Sir Arthur Kennedy was held by them in interest which, during my long career as Micab and would not be back again until Mon- the most profound respect, either of whom, if Amoy from Foochow on the roth inst.

Colonial Gavémor, I have always taken in day. He then read the notice convening the they could have been there then would have such establishments, is formed on the con- meeting

given cordial support to the object this inftial The Chairman, on resuming, said that they meeting had met to promote. Perhaps height viction that, in the absence of moral and mental culture, the fabric of domestic, life, had now heard the notice read convening the also be permitted to say on his own behalf, that and even the apparently firmest guarantees meeting and the objects for which it was to take although he was a comparative stranger të a of politcal institutions, are equally insecure. It place. It was called for the purpose; as they had large proportion of the community, he had been is admitted on all sides that the most formidable heard, of discussing the question as to whether identified with its interest in one continuous impediments to civilization and good governer not memorial should be erected to the period since the time he landed here, nearly thir ment are-ignorance, and the evils which igno memory of the late Sir Arthur Kennedy, and to ty-three years ago. He had watched the pro rance produces. The mass of suffering and of decide, if that were the general opinion of the gress and prosperity of this place since the time Grime directly or indirectly traceable thereto is meeting, what form that memorial should assume. when grass might be seen freely growing in A REPORT'was current in the colony the other appalling. Thence come most of the inmates of it would be in their recollection, that within Queen's-wad, and when the germs of the pre- day that Mr. Parker, chief officer on board our gaels, and of the victims of drunkenness, vice, the last few days the sad news of Sir Arthur's sent magnificent city they now knew, consisted and disease. The aggregate of their misery, and death was received, which news was received under of a long draggling street, with a few bungalows Messrs. Douglas Lapraik & Cole steamer the loss of their services to the community are in peculiarly affecting circumstances. Sir Arthur scattered here and there on the hill-side, and Kwang-tung, had died from cholera on the pas deed grievous; while the cost of their punishment Kennedy, at the close of a long career spent in the he ventured to say, that which he was sure sage up to Foochow. From facts which have is a very serious item in the public expenditure. public service, had atlast retired in order to enjoy the other speakers, who were more intimately since come to our knowledge we fear the rumour Every effort should be made to bring about a same period of rest at the close of his life; and connected with the subject than he was, would cure, or at least, a diminution of such evils; and they would know that after leaving Queensland bear him out in, that the full tide of the prosperity. was only too well founded....

next to the influences of religion, no effort appears and before arriving at Aden he died-about they at present enjoyed, set in during the ad 100 miles this side of Aden-without ever reach-ministration of Sir Arthur Kennedy (applause) We observe from the Amoy Gazette that on the tore reasonable, more ready at hand, and more

likely to prove efficient than the liberal supporting that rest to which he had looked forward. Though he was convinced that the prosperity of evening of the roth inst the brethren of the by the Government of Colleges and Primary These circumstances render bis death a very this place did not depend upon the policy, good Ionic Lodge entertained Wor.' Bro. Bain at a Schools, coupled with public libraries, museums, touching one; and to them who knew him so or bad, of any man-Hear, hear)-yet it was farewell digner, and presented him with a Past and literary associations, calculated to raise the well, it was the more deeply so. We all of us, he nevertheless true that a good and impartial ad;. Master's Jewel and an address. There was a moral and intellectual tone of the people, and to believed, remember him with feelings of esteem ministrator, Labouring or the benefit of all, was a breathe a right spirit into them. I will not, on and affection. It was shortly after he came up great blessing. By the testimony of all who large gathering of the brethren, whoenthusiastic- the present occasion, enter at length on a dis- from the Straits Settlements he learned, much to knew him, Sir Arthur Kennedy was a courteous ally wished Brother Bain' happiness and pro-cussion of the various branches of education which disappointment, that Sir Arthur Kennedy gentleman, an able and impartial administrator/ should be taught in the Public Schools of this was then leaving. His parting with us occurred and a worthy representative of the Civil Service Á SAN FRANCISCO paper says that if the Em-sperity in his new field of labour.

Colony. But I desire to take this opportunity of within these walls, and many of those now pre of peior of China would like to have all his subjects The following, says the Gazelle, are the charters pointing out the, supreme importance that the sent were present on that occasion. Those who "In San Francisco go home to help fight the effected in Amoy during the past fortnight youth of all racet in this heterogeneous commu- were present at the farewell banquet given to French in Tonquin, we will consent to their Chateaubriand, 10,000 piculs, 3 to 5 months at nity should acquire, for their own sake and with him would well remember the feelings with a view to their own advancement in life, a prac which they then parted with Sir Arthur Kennedy sacrifice on the altar of Mars with the same $935, commencing, at Newchwang, inward ex-dical knowledge of the English language, which, on his leaving us to assume the Government of cheerfulness that Artemus Ward displayed in penses for charterers account; Wagrien, 4,500 like the English race, is fast overspreading the Queensland. These feelings, the speaker be sending his wife's relatives to the front to put picula, Amoy, Tientsin, Chefoo and back to world from one end of it to the other. Already leved, have not been lessened, but on the cons Amoy, 26 lay days, $1,450; Cart Wilhelm, nearly 1 millions of mankind, in the British trary, notwithstanding his absence, have re- Isles, in the British Colonies, in the United mained firm; and he felt sure there were many Iview of the anticipated-trouble-boween the 5,700 peculs, Newchwang, to Amoy, 18 lay days, States of America, and elsewhere, speak English still amongst the community who feel for him the $1,050 ; and Heruline,. 7,con picule Taiwanfoo, as their mother tongue, while certainly not-more-same feelings of attachment which were given vent Tonquin affairs, it has been numored in New Chefoo, Newchwang and back to Amoy, 30 lay than 40 millions so speak either French, or Gertoon that occasion. It had been some years since man, ire European languages most diffused after the speaker first made the acquaintance of Sir Ways, $2,000. York that a combination was about to be formed

English. On this subject, I will content myself Arthur Kennedy. He had joined him first on by tea importers to advance materially the price. We are in receipt of letters from our Haiphong by quoting the opinion which an eminent states the West Coast of Africa as Queen's Advocate, of teas for the next sixty days, and that this ad-corespondent, by the French steamer Nam- man and scholar of France expressed some years and for some time was intimately connected with vance was to be stimulated by strict enforcement vian which arrived this morning. Nothing of ago, as "to the mission of England and the him in all concerns of a public nature. He could English language." He said: "England's great not speak so much of his conduct here from per. of the law against adulterated leaves and the much importance has transpired since our mission is that which was foretold by Shakespeare sonal experience, because he was with him for last advices were published, nor is it expected with his wonderful spirit of prophecy, not far so short a time, but during the period he served general iniquities of the tea trade.

that any military operations of consequence will from the time when the Pilgrim Fathers first set with him as-Queen's Advocate on the West be initiated until the cold weather sets in. The foot in the new World. It is to form Empires; Coast of Africa he should say that no man could to be fagna Virum Maters to spread over the have more conscientiously performed his public French transport Annamite has arrived from earth, Freedom and Civilization. Filly years duties than did Sir Arthur Kennedy-(applause) Saigon with reinforcements, and is now with hence the United States of America will be more He had followed in his footsteps some time after the fleet under Admiral Meyer in Fitz-loong populous, more wealthy, and more powerful than wards and weat to the colony of British Columbia, Bay. Unusual pressure on our space compels hence Australia will be a greater Nation than of Sir Arthur's services. Whilst he was Governor community of this Colony, said it was his desire any European community. One hundred years and there had beard on all sides the saine account Mr. Reiners speaking on behalf of the German us to hold over the full text of our correspondent's the present United States. Some 300 millions here, he met him once or twice as he was passing to add a few words to the able speech of Mr. communication until to-morrow..

of inen, then most energetic in the world, through the Straits Settlements; the last time Johnson; and although he could not add much will then speak English as their mother tongue, he met him, he was sorry to say, was just after to his marks-be-thonght he was 'expressing A SWATOW correspondent writès to the Amoy French German, and Italian will then be dialects he had heard the news of Lady Kennedy's death, the universal feeling and opinion of his country. Gaselie on the 9th inst.: am sorry to have to as comparatively insignificant as is now Dutch, which, as we all knew, occurred while he was men in saying that they not only approved: record that this port is put in Quarantine by the Those French, German, and stian authors Governor of this colony. Sir Arthur, he believed, of the objects of the meeting, but would also Hongkong authorities on account of cholerz. It would write in English." It will be recollected up here only to find, as he said before, that he was out the intention of the meeting, and give who desire world-wide and permanent fame was never the same man afterwards. He came with the greatest pleasure assist in carrying has been carrying off as many as 6 or 7 Victims that this is the testimony, however, by an emin- leaving this colony for Queensland. Now, with their cordial support (applause). Those who in separate families within a few hours. In this ent Frenchman to the victorious progress of the regard to Sir Arthur's character and so forth, it was were living in this colony during the adminis neighbourhood, Mr. Crowell, chief officer of the English language. I would remind all who not for him to discuss it; questions of politics tration of Sir Arthur Kennedy be thought could teamhip Toonanied this moming suddenly. whatever race he may have sprung is by his but neverthelear he thought they would all agree-always-evinced towards-every-section of the hear me that every native of this Colony, from would be out of place so far as he was concerned, not but remember the friendly feelings be and I hear that there are two more cases on very birthright, a son and heir of the British with him in saying that Sir Arthur Kenndy was community. (applause). In erecting a monument board steamers. The symptoms vary in different Empire; and that it is alike his duty and his a fine old English or Irish gentleman of the old to the memory of their late Governor they would individuals. In some they are diarrhoea without interest, whatever career in life he may choose, school-the terms were synonymous and that only be too happy to cooperate with those pres pain; in others soreness of the bones and pain into make himself master of the English language. he performed his duties to the best of his ent and he had great pleasure in commending the (applause.) In conclusion, my young friends, ability, and-with-a-conscientious desire to do intention of the meeding and asking them all to the bowels. Others are taken suddenly ill as if thank you Beartily for the addresses with what he considered right to all sections of give it their hearty support-applause). with sunstroke: they drop down and in two or which you have presented to me, and for the the community without favour or distinction. Mr. A. G. Romano, who was next called upona three minutes are dead. These last cases bave heany welcome which you have given me on my (applause). That was the character he had by the Chairman, said he begged permission first visit to St. Joseph's College. I congratulate icquired in every part of the world where the to make a few remarks on the proposal to erect been on the Swatoe side principally..

you on the splendid site, and as the excellent speaker had known anything of him. With memorial to Sir Arthur Kennedy. But what THE following translation of a communication arrangements of this institution, and on the regard to the members of the Civil Ser- could be add to what had been already said, and progress which you have evidently made under vice, he could appeal to those present in this after auch speaker as they had heard? He from Mr. Ho Kwan-shan, and the committee of the care of the Christian Brother. I have seen room, and could say that with regard to them, could say that he was very glad to be present the Tung-wi Hospital to the Registrar-General, that Brotherhood at work in the great course of Sir Arthur Kennedy was invariably just and there to support any step that might be taken to is published in Saturday's Government Gazette: education in many parts of the world, and straightforward (applause). Sir Arthur Kennedy accomplish the object of the meeting (applause). He knew the late Sir Arthur Kennedy when he THERE is, if the American papers are to be-The undersigned Committee have the honour always with success. I shall have great pleasure always gave every man the credit of doing what

in visiting St. Joseph's College again at the be considered best for the public good, if he was Governor of this colony, and whenever believed, a possibility of a misunderstanding, to report that, in accordance with the established annual distribution of, prizess, and until then I believed that he did so. Otherwise, if he found he had to meet him, either privately or off not to say an unpleasantnesss, between France regulations, a Public Meeting of the members of wish you all health and happiness.-loud that anybody was endeavouring to shirk his duty cially, he always showed him every attention and and Great Britain about the possession of the the Kai-fong of the whole of Hongkong was

cheers.)

in the service, he had, as he himself knew, some kindness, and he found he acted as a good and Bishop Raimondi thanked His Excellency in times rather a hard time of it, With regard to genial gentleman and a wise Governor. He had New Hebrides Islands. The Australians urge summoned for the 13th day of the 5th moon

bis own and the Christian Brothers' name, and the Civil Servants of this colony, Sir Arthur Ken- no doubt that all his countrymen in this colony the British Government to annex the group, (17th June, 1883), for the public election of new

added that St. Joseph College being under the nedy had told him before he came up here that agreed that Sir Arthur Kennedy was a wise Go- though France has indicated soine intention of Directors who should take over the manage grant-in-aid scheme and the greatest part of the there was, he believed, as able a set of Civil Ser-vernor and a good gentleman, and he was sure doing the same thing. The New Hebrides are ment of all the affairs, great and small, con- pupils being British subjects, It was and always vants in Hongkong as there was id any part of they would do all they could towards promoting near New Caledonia, the French Penal Colony, necies with the Tung-wa Hospital. The sur

would be their duty to promote a good sound Her Majesty's dominions (applause) and that be any project for perpetuating his memory English education, and to make the boys learn found from experience he was quite able to leave platrer des added names and names of the twelve newly elected the language of that noble nation, and liberal a great many things to them which would Mr. Ho Kal, upon being called upon, said it Directors are now herewith submitted, with Government of England, which protects and have been spoiled by his unnecessarily interfer was on behalf of the Chinese community that he A request that they may be forwarded to His favours them so much.

ing. These same remarks Sir Arthur Kennedy rose to address the meeting.The melancholy Excellency the Governor for his information. After listening to recitations (in English) from repeated when he was leaving this Colony, at the news which reached them last week of the death Subjoined are the names of the twelve newly several of the scholars, the Governor was es banquet which he had referred to. They would of Sir Arthur Kennedy was received universally elected Directors: Li Yat-lau, of the Lai Hing costed through the building, and expressed all remember that he then sald If I have been with grief and sympathy by the whole Chinese & Co.; Pau Ping-kwan, of the Chinese Insurance mente. Firm: Ng Ping-un, of Messra, Jardine, Matheson | his entire satisfaction with its internal arrangeable to effect any good in the public service, I owe population (applause) grief which was m Ofice; Lo Hek-pang, of the Hongkong & Shang-

it to the gentlemen by whom I was surrounded genuine, and sympathy which was most sincere. From St. Joseph's College, His Excellency and and who have so ably assisted me." He thought, it was many years he thought over five year hat Banking Corporation; Leung Tai-shang, of suite, accompanied by Bishop Raimondi and Fa- speaking in the public service generally, that hill since Sir Arthur Kennedy had been amongst the Chukkal, of the Thun Shing Yam Dealers; Vocal and Instrumental musical selections were variably found a friend in Sir Arthur Kennedy, many who had the advantage of living chinese the Kwong Fuklung Piece Goods Dealers; Lf ther Reldhaar, proceeded to the Italian Convent, those who performed their duty to the public in- and ble memory was still green in the minds of

WE note from telegrams in the American papers that Her Majesty's despatch vessel Lily, which stranded near Stornoway, with the Royal Com missioners on board, as reported in our columns a few days ago, was fast breaking up. Doubtless the ship would become a total loss. This will WE are informed by the Agents Messrs. Mel-probably prevent the Vigilant returning to chers & Co, that the Austro-Hungarian Lloyds England next spring, as was originally arranged. steamer Orion left Singapore for this port on the 15th instant.

THE Southern Star Minstrels gave a performance in the Theatre Royal, City Hall, on Saturday evening last to a rather thin but appreciative audience. The old favorites maintained their reputations as comedians and vocalists, and we regret that the unpropitious weather prevented many from attending. These minstrels, who are the balance of the Mastodons, have not had very pleasant or profitable times since they landed here, and are doing their best to get away from the Colony.

TENDERS for the public scavenging of the city of Victorin and the village of Yau-ma-ti will be re- ceived by the Colonial Secretary up to August ist. Form of tender, specifications, and other particulars may be obtained by applying to the Sanitary Inspector.

CHUN ASHING, 's painter, was brought before Mr Wodehouse this morning on a charge of Jarceny of an umbrella valued at $240 the pro- perty of a blacksmith. The painter admitted the charge and also five previous convictions. Mr. Chun was sent to six months' hard labor

In the "Retreat."

WE (Japan Gazette) understand that the depar- ture of Sir Harry Parkes will not be delayed quires Important events are passing in China, and the friendly and indeed cordial relations between that country and Great Britain will ensure for Sir Harry Parkes a hearty welcome at the hands of the Chinese government.

longer than the convenience of the minister re-

and it is for an extension of her convict settle- ments that France desires the acquisition. A SAN FRANCISCO paper remarks, with a great A RUMOUR is current to the effect that France deal of reason, that the French method of mak having arranged a secret alliance with the Buring war in Madagascar-sending a leet to sail around the island and bombard the native towns mese court and the knowledge of the same will not tend to the increase of respect for, the having made its way into British and German national prowess and humanity. There are diplomatic circles, the two latter powers have several million inhabitants in Madagascar, and assured the Chinese of their sympathy, and that France should either send out a force sufficient Chiu Chuk-bin, of the Iki Nim-pak Hong: executed with great taste and skill by several of and that was one great reason why the members benuant and wise administration. The Chintsa

If necessary armed assistance will be granted her. But it is the express wish of both Great Britain and Germany that Chins shall herself oppose, effectually if possible, the intended pro - fectorate of France over Annam; meanwhile Germany and England will assist China with arms, ammunition, and sound advice. We give this report with a good deal of reserve, as we consider its accuracy’extremely doubtful.

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tion, (re-elected) Yau Wan-chi, of the Sui Lung- chan, Nam-pak Hengs U Yuk-shin, of the Wing Mau-ch'ung Autralian Exporters Firm; Li Sul-P6, of the Shing Wo Pawn Brokers Firm; Kwok, U-tain, of the Ki Un Opium Firm Further are subjoined the names of the three of the above Directors who have been appointed to manage the financial affairs of the Hospital:

with

racter that will merely irritate the natives against

welcome were delivered. The Governor briefly him: In his own experience, he knew of many of exprssing their opinions and heart-felt portow perceptible impression on their strength. all foreigners, without inspiring fear or making

responded, speaking in most eulogistic terms of who were brought forward by Sir Arthur Kennedy in public manner (applause); and he assured the great amount of good which had been ac simply for their devation to the public service, them that in the death of Sir Arthur Kennedy complished by the Sisters of Charity. The and many of whom were now fulfilling important they felt they had lost one of the greatest and THE excursion to Macao by the ones yester

Orphan's section of the institution was then duties not only in the colonies, but even in the best men that the English Goverment have visked, where His. Excellency was greeted with mother country itself. With regard to the ever had in their service. It was the general day was largely patronized, and the affair proved

the "Orphan's song," which was admirably sung general community he thought he might safely desite he thought that a fifemoral of some kind | in every respect'a great success. The threaten

by the European children; two short addresses say that Sir Arthur Kennedy endeared himself should be raised to the memory of Sir Arthur ing character of the weather early in the morn-Li Yat-lau, Ng Ping-ún, and Pau Ping-kwan, were also delivered, the second of which to all. He was always ready to see anybody Kennedy. It was true that those who were peret ing doubtless prevented many from taking ad- Noon of the 12th day of this moon (15th July; was very touching. The Chinese orphans and always ready to discuss any question of (sonally, attached to Sir Arthur Kennedy, and We regret to bear from Macao that three Chinese vantage of the Steamboat Company's liberality accounts, deeds, and all affairs, great and small of His Excellency was received with musical hon ready to give an answer to any question that capadly, over to honour and respect him, and 1883), has been selected for handing over the were next visited, and the school for the blind. private or polnical importance. He was always those whom he won, by his high administrativo; passage boats from 'Sea-ki (Heang-shon) were

however, the rain clouds were quickly dispelled, the hospital to the management of the new Di- capsized in the gale the other day on their way and the sun shone brightly the whole if the journey rectors.

Oure, , the children singing in Chinese; two of the was laid before him, and when one got an answer those to whom he endeared himself by his gene The undersigned, whe have to girls also said a few words of welcome to their from Sir Arthur Kennedy, be might rely upon tlemanly kindness, courtesy, and hospitality, to the Portuguese colony, with the loss of about cross. Macao was reached a few minutes after retire this year, but will act as Assistact illustrious guest, speaking in the Italian tongue, he meant what he said (applause) Such qualis pel no ngrial of any kind to remind them of ́two hundred lives. It appears that the junks

Directors, now state the matter as in duty Before leaving the convent the Governor ex tice as these in a Governos, were qualities which Thim who i they could not forget him.:but were at ancher, the captains, fearing that bad eleven o'clock, when the majority of the excur and submit it for inspection: The Statement pressed himself highly gratified with the result were, in his opinion,

more

Satil it was thell wish to find a messa and Disbursements" of of his vlalt. - sortists left the ship for the usual round of visit of the Reselple

than even the most brillane itellect

they might wess theis feelings most publicly, as weather was impending, but owing to the perting and sight seeing... Rain fell for a short time the Hospital for the Yam-ng year (1882-

nameťof Sir Arthur plause). In saying these few word suasions of a passenger of ons of the junks, who during the afternoon, but it afterwards quickly tion. A Return phewing the number of in- 1863) is soberowith submitted for your Informa had lately come from San Francisco, and who cleared up, and the evening proved delightful patients, patients discharged from the Hospital,

PROPOSED MEMORIAL TO SIR gard to Sir Arthur Kennedy,

no desire on the speaker's part? ARTHUR KENNEDE. assured the captain that there was no danger of pleasantly cool with a beautiful moon. The

mreulogium upon his conduct or character, a typhoon, the anchor was weighed, and a start Honam left the wharf atop and after a mostitutes admitted into the Hospital, male and fe deaths, out-patients, free vaccinations, and des

this colony no eulogium was required. The enjoyable trip arrived in Hongkong about three

In accordance with the terms of a duly adsence of so numerous an assembly showed full made for Macao, the other junka immediately hours later. Our War Special," who went over male, for the year 1882, having been submitted vertised proposal, a well attended meeting was well that all appreciated him; and he must ka afterward following suit. About fourteen miles to take in a fresh supply of ozone, will have on the 19th of the 1st moon (26th February, held in the City Hall, on Saturday last, at that he thought their presence there reflected the from Macao they encountered the fury of the something to say about the trip in our next issue. 1883), the undersigned beg to be excused from o'clock p.m., when the subject of the erection of bonour "upon themselves as well as upon the gale, and the three vessels capsized.

sending in another one.

a memorial in Honor of the late Sr Arthur Ken Govenor are death they as deeply Tamented bodies were brought into Macao yesterday.

SAYS the San Francisco Daily Alta of June

nedy, one time Governor of this Colony, was because it showed that in this communit 13th-The British steamer Canton which ar- THE GOVERNOR AT ST. JOSEPH'S taken into consideration, and discussed by many events, public and private virtues, sith CHUN AHING, a 'ricksba driver, was this moming rived yesterday" from Hongkong, is a remark-

of the residents of this place. There were close ostentatiously exhibited are deemed COLLEGE. sent to the Arbuthnot Road mansion for a spellably fine-looking vessel, and a fast one also,

upon 203 persons present of all classes, the honour by the community in gederal (1 Chief Justice of Hongkong, Sir George Phillippe applause) Paper of six months' hard labor, for picking a scaman's and her appearance, neat and clean as the is

His Excellency the Governor, who was accom being in their opened by the Chairman the meeting said. When he We The Hon. F. Bulkeley Johns pocket of $2. José Vera, Polanes, a son of the speaks well for her officers. She has not beenpanied by his aids-de-camp Liest. Lewis of "The

The meeting, was sea, stated that he belonged to the Spanish cleaned for nine months, yet the Captain states Buffs," and Mr. Rochefort Maguire, his private who said he had been asked by some of fellow the last speaker) in the gunboat Marques del Duero. Yesterday at she averaged 11 across and when clean be can secretary, paid a visit to St. Joseph's College on few days ago, to take the chair on this occa somewhat presumptious on his part

the leading members of this community, a had made to this meeting, ha about 2 pm, he was standing near the get 143 out of her. She has a full cargo of rice, the afternoon of Friday last. Arriving at 3 o'clock sin, and he was only too happy to consent prominent part in these pr Yong Heng shop waiting for his compañeros merchandise and a large quantity of opium on His Excellency was received by Bishop Rai- to do this, as the object of the meeting bad that during the whole term s who were inside purchasing. Mr. Chun, the board, when she will discharge at the seawall mondi, and the Brother Director of the College before proceeding further with the business of the then met together, he was not a

his warmest sympathy. He thought, however, Governor in honour of whose richsha man, said to him "look see" and The same journal on the following day remarks: On altering the hall, the choir, composed of the meeting, that it would be advisable to appoint a Colony, and he possessed

"While the British steamer Canton was lying pointed with his hand at a fair damsel looking in the streams, yesterday morning one of the scholars, sang "Welcome to our Governor," and secretary to take down the minutes of the pro and limited acquaintance with out from a window with a conspicuous teapot ar crew, a Chinaman, was engaged over the side in five addresses were delivered by the boys, two in ceedings, so that a proper record might be pre Arthur Kennedy. But he ranged on her head and a fine pair of almond painting, and in some way lost his hold and fell English, one in Portuguese, one in French, and served, and that before proceeding with the stood there, not in his own shaped sparkling eyes. He looked above as re- overboard. The mate of the vessel bravely one in Italian seterans business would be asked to read the notte anmic of the firm of which he quested, and stroked his moustache with his hand him was compelled to free himself, as he clutched. jumped over after him, but after getting hold of

His Excellency then said ip to try and nitract the lady's attention and while him so tightly that he was nearly drowned him Monsignor Raimondi,

thus engaged Mr. Chun, thrust his hand in his self. The mate was picked up by the revenue Mr. Director and Gentlemen, pocket and made away with the 82. He ran steamer Hartley which happened to be in the but the unfortunate Chizaman was akong after the thief who was eventually secured rated. The mate of this vertel must be a by Wan Akut, á lukeng, who ran him up to the man of sterling material to rúk his life for

human being in the fearless manner he did.”

Central Station.

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calling the meeting, and he would therefore sug, and which has been iden Fluggest that Mr. MacEwen be appointed Secretary, since the foundation of the

fast (applause), and they would call upon him to the late Sir Arthur Kennedy

notice and then go on with the proceed.mote (applause). And, be thought Thraure you that it was with much pleasure ings.

mature to speak as the representati Mr. MacEwen said he would have much plea- | immediate "predecessors that I nccepted the invitation to visit, this day, St. Joseph's College. It is alle my duty and sure in acting as Secretary, to the meeting, occupied, who had the most amp my pleasure, at the Governor of this Colony, to but he would like to mention that Mr of forming a correct Judgment and encourage by every means in my power, all George had kindly consented to act as Secre authority he ventured to say the chara

"the meeting bring forward Led) for eresting a

“Sir Arthur Ken-} smit to the meeting. the feared that they ehension in saying

cheme for the pa the memory of the later. was true that the eing consulted by several ents of the colony, with cost of a public statue, desired to have this of this meeting-arë favour of that description of himself boast of having sonamental works of opportunity of con #gentleman in the hich he was cON-

ble usight into the information outside this position to estimate of the probu: Atne in the event of their predilect; direction.hathe cost of a figure r heroic stature, that is to say.... than life, executed by the best į and erected on a pedestal of stanile, would conie to about $8,000, a sum the