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OVER a thousand Japanese laborers, left Yokohama the other day for Honolulu, by one steamer alone.

A RATHER sharp shock of earthquake was experienced in Kobe nt twelve minutes past three on the morning of the 12th ulto, The direction appeared to be from West to East, and the duration about thirty seconds. The tremor was the mast violent felt in Kobe for a long time

past.

THE annual meeting of the Japan Brewery Com pany Limited, was held at the offices of the Company, at Yokohama, on the 17th ulto,, when a dividend of five per cent, making ten per cent. for the year, was declared. At an extraordinary meeting held afterwards it was decided that the Directors be authorized to increase the capital of the Company to $300,000, with power to issue as may be required.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9, 1890.

MR. WADE GARDNER will act as Chief Manager of the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank, vier Mr. G. E. Noble, who has gone home on sick leave; until the arrival of Mr. Thos. Jackson. Mr. Jackson, we understand, will leave London almost immediately for Hongkong

THE Chemulpo correspondent of the Shanghai Mercury wiites on March 14th "I am sorry to have to report a sad acci'ent which occurred yesterday on the de arture of the Owari Maru for Fusan.. Owing to rough weather there was We learn that the very handsome gift to the a pretty smart sea on at the time, but principally Masons of Hongkong which Wor, Bro.the Hon. due to the clumsiness of the boa men, a sampan C. P. Chater, Wor. Bro. Gillies and Bra. Mody with numerous people on board capsized, and are making, will consist of a new Lodge-room there was suddenly a scramble and general swim on exactly the same lines as the existing one, in for dear life, and the consequences might have the rear of which it will be erected-This-will-been much more serious if it had not been for enable two lodges to be held at once. The cost

the timely arrival of the master of the German is estimated at about $15,000,

steamer Signal on the scene, the latter vessel being moored about half a cable distant from the THR Locomotief notes the fact that the Chinese Owari Maru. The flood tide was setting from at the Java ports feel restive under the restric

the Japanese picket towards the Signal pad tion on the importation of ammunition enforced Captain Meyer, not without imminent peril to there, and have hit upon a neat trick to pass himself and crew, saved everybody, with one gunpowder through the custom house. They exception. The dead body has been recovered manage at Singapore to empty that article out since. The circumspect, energetic and brave of tins into Chinese preserve pots and then

conduct of the captain on this trying occasion import the powder in Java as provisions.

was beyond praise, as was the splendid discipline of his bants' crew. Most of the wrecked people were taken on board the Signal and very ten- derly cared for, and one of them, a Japanese who was hf-drowned, certainly awes his restoration to life to the attention and skilful treatment bestowed on him by Captain Meyer." THERE was a rumpus" in Queen's Road West last night (ist inst.), which, but for the pluck and promptitude displayed by a few bobbies" might have eventuated into serious trouble. It appears that a ricksha party, consisting of a few foreign ladies and gentlemen, was making its way round to view the illuminations, and when near the new Central Market found the street quite blocked by a surging crowd of Chinese, who were gazing at a penny prep-show, One of the gentle men appealed to the nearest constable (P.C. 54) to make a road through, so that the, ricksha's might pass. This the gallant, bobby endeavour ed to do, but at the outset met with all the business end of it could offer. The music of the peep show here played slowly, and the scrimmage became general. Bricks fell as thick as hail, but the "blues" stuck to their men and managed to lay three of them by the heels. This morning they were up before Capt. Rumsey at the Magistracy, and a most picturesque group they made. One was dressed all in his Sunday best, and had evidently taken a prominent part in the Reception Committee; the others were attired in villany and blark eyes only. They'll look next upon the sams-not when it's red-but when it's three months older,

In the Antona-Kungpai collision case on the and inst. some interesting evidence was elicited respecting the photograph of the engine-room log slate. The chief engineer said he had nothing to do with the said photograph; it was the Captain who had the photo taken. Possibly a photo of the log siste will be anxiously inquired for in future cases arising out of collisions on the high seas. We merely mention this as a wrinkle to those whom it may immediately concern.

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and Gill the many vacant seats. There were very few Madons present, and not balf a dozen Roman Catholics. The booming of cannon at 3.40 announced that the royal party had left the Imperteuse, and in a few minutes they appeared, and were escorted to the central scats.

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in your person you unite alike a son of the the Colony had been invited to meet the distin- Sovereign under whose gis we are living and a guished visitors, a number of nav and military brother of that Order to which we belong. As officers also being present. The arrangements the son you recall to us, if that were necessary, were complete in every detail, and the scene in. the emblem of Great Britain's constitutional the brilliantly lighted theatre was one to be power-as the brother you remind us of those long remembered. It is fashionable to be late teachings which we profess, those tenets which now-a-days, so that it was no miller for surprise we seek to follow, and as both it is our that the special gueats of the evening did not, pleasure and our pide to greet you in arrive until aboutien minutes past eight. Imme the most eastern of the Queen's posses-diately after their arrival dinner was served, and sions. To us, as Masons, you come as how well everybody fated may be gathered from

the following BADA one allied by the nearest ties of blood to our Grand Master, the Most Worshipful the Prince of Wales. To us as residents under the British Crown, you approach as one who, in a yet young. life, has already attained a position in the dis tinguished service which you have adopted as your profession,

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Mrds Nest SnapS a. Stewed Shell-fish.

A. Charta Mushola

14. Ceab and Shnaks' Fins..

MENU :-

́§. 1R»ant fluèf [S" l'Anglaisc; } Roast Chicken and Ham,

Fish Cilis,`

* Larded Quaila,

11. Slice Teal.

2. Peking Mahom

13. in Pheasant ( Pang-

toise).

7-Pigongs-Eggman, Winter MushrooITING) **

Formation (Boiled Quail, RET

Fried Marina Delicacies. 10. Roast Turkey '& Ham -

[ l'Anglaise.)

17. Roast Foul & Ham,

-12. Rechtsdemer,

draw your attention to the fact that Sir William Des Voeux has made stipulations as to building upon the new ground that, from a sanitary point of view, cannot but be regarded as unprecedented in the history of this Colony-stipulations thai were somewhat fought against atifiist, for they undoubtedly do not allow the building area to be too overcrowded, as it unfortunately is in many of the older portions of this City, and they expressly provide for that free circulation of air, which it must be 'admitted is so ersential in erecting healthful habitations; and I think I am justified in stating that every right-minded man must agree with me in approving the firm atti- tude assumed by His Excellency the Governor, when he insisted upon having some personal in teresis slightly incrificed to ensure a decided advancement inthe new buildings for the Chinese. In addition to sanitary improvements, archi-To-every-Mason-the-progress of Masonry in tecture and other embellishments will not be the colonies of the Mother Kingdom can never ove looked in this great addition to our Colony, fail to be of interest, and we are gratified that and it will no doubt interest your Royal Highness we are able to state. that its prospects here are to learn that a site an this immediate neighbour- most encouraging. It is needless for us to hood has already been selected for the ultimate express our regret that you cannot honor us resting place of the Jubilee statue of her most long enough to test for yourself the advance gracious Majesty, which will shortly arrive from that has been made, but we can assure you that England, and which has been presented by the in these lands Freemasonry has lost none of its toyal inhabi ants of this far-distant, little Colony, ardour, none of its vitality. Its glorious and for. let me in conclusion assure you, Sir, that though enlightened principles, embodying amongst them this Colony is small in area, it is second to none the cause of Masonic Charity, one of the most in its unbounded loyalty to our Sovereign, whose ennobling doctrines which Masonry ordains, banign sway is appreciated not only by the have gathered in the past, an they will hold in English residents, but also by the many varied the future, the Masons of the East in no unwilling bonds. Our signatures alone, as members of nationalities who enjoy and appreciate the privilege of residing under her, to all alike, the District Grand Lodge of Hongkong, and Rice Wine Rose Dhu

South Chino, of the Scottish Lodge of St. John's, impartial rule.

and of all the other numerous Lodges that have taken root here, amply attest the fact, and the organization, whose brotherhood we share with you, and whose branches permeate all countries and all climes, will never, we (cel sure, want supporters here.

1. Sliced geeTh sa Snipe (A PAnglaite) ar. Macarool ( "la Peklog.) DISHES.

DAS SIDE ** Cold Revit Sečking Pie.

Cold Razit Duck, Cold Host Fowl Cold Roast Mutton.

TABLE DISHES.

Preserved Eggi

al-SaPAWER

FRUITS.

Preserved Apples. Chiroux. Tientsin Pears. 44 Pomegranaten, [Cara balas Greengages ·Pineapples?

maar als PASTRY, Sweet Lotal Soup Almond Custard.

Claret, Orange Wine. Champagne (KHK)

Fear Wind

"Optimus *. Wise,

During the progress of dinner, which, by the way, was puusdally, well served, a company of Chinese actor said to be about its best in the Empire-performed various well known and popular dramatic scenes, or sketches for the amusement, and entertainment of the guests. The Committee, with much forethought, had provided the following translations of the argument ly hese comedies :----

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-The stage is entered by eight Genit în various costumes (such as those of a Farmer, a Prince,

Han

ELEVEN years ago, yesterday (and inst.) the resistance à big stick with a coolic at the requested me to compile a short sketch for your 'difficulties on all hands—has now gained the annihilated by the human mind, and von will be- &c.) (AERATA here I am from the

gallent grst fought the decisive battle of Gingilhava, and relieved Etchowe, turning the tid: of misfitune which the British arms had

met with at isandiwhana and elsewhere. Last

night the staff-sergeants and sergeants of the Regiment celebrated the anniversary in their wantert mianner. by entertaining their many friends a dance in the City Hall. Amongst the attractive decorations were several paintings of scenes in the engagement, trophies, &c. A plenul pregiamme was provided, and the 'mos hoyatality shewn by the hosts the

chai a short time since, Robertson's career in

Lu Turpin Behold flowers in bloom all around, og grede for

Ta'ao Kwoh-chin noise as of a drum has Hau Hsiang-izu

The Duke, in reply, said ;-Mr. Chater, I cannot thank you too heartily for the words which fell from you at this opening ceremony, in which you have asked me to take a leading a part. It is very satisfactory to hear how warmly this very important work that is being

Varying as we do in nationality, we yet have inaugurated to-day has been supported by H.E

a common object, a common aim, in working the Governor, Sir G. W. des Vaux, whore absence through ill-health so much regret, under the Masonic constitutions of Great Britain, I feel that it is largely due to him most and, remembering whose flag protects this island,THE EIGHT GENU CONGRATULATE THE GOD ably supported by the Hon. C. P. Chater we accept the opportunity afforded by your visit OF THE PLANET VENUS," ON ATTAINING -

to Hongkong to record for your most gracious many t30 A GREAT AGE: and those gentlemen whose names we have

Mother our expression of profound respect. heard enumerated-that this work-which I can

Distance is bridged by human thought, space la well understand must have met with many approval of all the authorities, without whose lieve that, far though we are from English shores, sanction it could not be carried out. I sincerely itis cunearest hope that the wise and benificent mountains hope that this work-which i cannot but feel Sovereign who for so many decades has will be a lasting benefit to the town of Victoria influenced the destinies of the British Empire and to the whele Colony of Hongkong-will with her advice, her judgment and her care, prove the success it deserves to. I rejoice will still occupy, to the fulnes; of time, the royal to think that no questions have been left, throne of England. out-that the important point of sanitation has been most strictly adhered to. 1, consider with you and the residents in this Colony that this will prove an immense addition to the city and the colony. You referred to these magnificent harbour works at Alexandria, with which I am well acquainted, and I am sure there are many here who know them as well as myself, and all will bear witness to the magnificent, works they are in point of architecture and utility. I hope this wuk which you have so kindly asked me the success which it deserves, and enhance the beauty of your splendid harbour, and it will always be a source of the greatest pleasure to myself to think that you, Sir, and the residents here, asked me to take the part which I have, in helping to lay this memorial stone of the Pray Reclamation scheme. (Applause)

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We ask you to accept our kindliest welcome to Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Con- naught, who,' with you, is realising round the world the course and the extent of Her Majesty's. dominions.

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Li. Tich-kwa

Ho Hsien-k

Lan Ta'ai-ho.

Chang Kwok-Ido

„Teached our cats.

We too have heard the strange sound and been attracted here.

the colony was a sad one. He was a native of pered, and the popula inn grew -was trequently participate in to-day, wil be crowned with exemplify in your own life the brightest and claim.our advent to the world. Here we have

backbones of the Regiment," THE cover competition for the Kwoon Kwan EX-SERGEANT James Robertson, of the Hong Yun Challenge Cu's by members of the Hongkong Police, was buried in the Happy Valley kong Ref: Anciation took place on the 22ed yesterday (1st inst) having died the previous day in the Government Civil Hospital from the effects ari 29th March. The conditions were-first stage. 13 shots cach, at three, five, and six of an accident he met with at his house in Wan hundred yards; -econd stage 15 shots each at seven, eight, a d nine hundred yards; match tiles to concede 30 points to Martini-Hearys, Lieut Carlyle, R.A, proved an easy winner. totalling 130 at the first and 162 at the second ange, Mr. C. Ford being second with 116 and 140 respectively. Mr. F. G. Collins, who was thud on the list with 246, did badly in the first stage,mly coringg, but he pulled up splendidly a the seven and eight hundred yards, Mr., La Woodin, who totalled 136 at the first stage with a match rifle, did not compete in the second

stage.

THE Japan Herald of the 20th March says:- The departure of the Canadian Pacific Co.'s steamer Parthin from Yokohama, was som what delayed to-day, (20th) owing to the fact

Scotland, and one of the best educated and most intelligent and acuve men that ever fined the

His Excellency the Administrator then rose and saidt affords me very great pleasure to welcome your royal highness among us at this, the inauguration of what I think I may truly call the most important of the many important works that have been undertaken in this Colony-a Colony which has not, as yet, celebrated its Jubilee year, but which is soma Colony, which, since about to do the time it became a British possession, has been made to prosper and thrive beneath the august rule of her gracious Majesty, who has never ceased to look with much solicitude ever the subjects of her vast colonial empire. We regret that one is not here who ought naturally-to have been here to-day-Sir G.. W. des Voeux-1 am sure there is no one who takes a deeper interest in the progress of this work than he does, and I am sure he will learn with pride that this memorial stone has been laid to-day, and the commencement of this work begun under such auspicious circumstances. (Hear, hear). When this scheme is completed a no less area than 37 acres will be added to this nowover-populated town of Victoria, including an esplanade 70 feet in width, and, together with a street extending along the aggregate length, of not less than 656 yards. This great work is due to the initiation of the Hon. C. P. Chater, who has for some time past been a member of the Colonial Legislature here, and whose energy, enterprise, and industry in everything connected, with the welfare of this Colony has in no small way brought it to the prosperous position it at present occupies. He can explain much better than I can the history of this great work, and therefore, with your permission, I will ask him to add a few words to what I have stated. (Applause),

The Hon. C. P. Chater then advanced, and said;

May it please your Royal Highness-His Excellency the Officer at present Administering Her Majesty's Government in the Colony has Royal Highness of the great work you have been graciously pleased to inaugurate to-day, and in which, we therefore assume, you are taking that interest which it is so well known you see in the habit of taking in all public works, throughout the Empire so ably ruled over by our august and well-beloved Sovereign. I have endeavoured, Sir, to make this sketch as concise as possible, only allowing myself to touch upon the main features of the scheme, and omitting all ally- sion to the many and vexatious little troubles

Han Chung-Li-Hall To-day we celebrate the anniversary of the 'God. So let us away that had to be gone through, and which

Our words are few, but our good wishes are

to congratulate him and present him with our are perhaps naturally incidental to a great under-

In brotherly friendship.we bid you peaches and nectar, the Elixir of Life, potomy. "O taking in which many interests are involved.

many. welcome to the Far East, in brotherly love we The other Genit 4-Agreed! Agreed!glish in my frequent intercourse with the late,

meet you here to-day, and in brotherly lo The Eight Genti together: The lee-hills out- Surveyor-General, the Hon. Mr. Price, the greatly congested state of the inhabited part of

ship w cho the hope that the Great Architectide sparkle like dinonds. Our golden vessels this island-state of overcrowding that had

of the Univers may long spare you to tenler brim over with choicest wines and fat of sheep. your public services to your country, and to see, a lucky cload flats on the horizon to pro naturally to increase as the Colony pros-

En decoction of paradtions, and a life-giving peach before us and freely discussed, and upon

most beautiful precepts of our Craft. my suggesting the reclamation of the foreshore

Mr. Cha er then handled the address-which culled, from the orebard of Wang Mu, the was printed on parchment, and enclosed in a Emperor's mother. The mortal: Pông Tru fronting the main part of the city of Victoria, Mr. Price greatly approved of the suggested

handsome push case, with costly and artistic celebrated his eight hundredth year with a feast to bis, well-wishers. First let us break into. plan, provided the necessary funds could be

gold mountings-to his Royal Highness. raised, and no engineering difficulties presented

Most Worshipf. 1 Sir, and brethren-I am deeply then form in vanke to offer our congratulations Bro, the Duke of Connaught, in renly, said:→ | song shouting Immortality 1 Immortality!" ánd themselves. Governor Des Voeux, who took the greatest possible interest in the scheme, lion,

touched at the fraternal greetings which you and perform:lle appointed rites, oured me by discussing it with me almost daily,

bave extended to me in your words this day. Vem2. DiPROMOTION a vdrag devoting a great amount of his valuable time

Believe me when I say that amon the many This play, which is, in pantomime is only performed at night, when an Officer of high mak to considering the points of the proposed plan,

cordial words of good-will and welcome which His Excellency, after reviewing many sugges

I have heard from the loyal inhabitants of

is presents, and, then as a compliment to him, tlons, decided upon the plan which was ultimately

Hongkong none have been more welcome, and The Actor enters richly rabed, unfolds a scroll none will be more cherished than the words which adopted, after it had been approved by the

and be promoted in Tank" and then points up- Lord Kaut frd, whom I had the honour of

have fallen from you. In this address breathes then which is inscribed may you rise in office true spirit which should guide our fraternity ward signifying" may you rise as high as the interviewing in London, where I went to give the Colonial Office any assistance in my power in the

see in it the feelings of devotion to the Almighty, sun when at his zenith. 3 and love and respect for our Sovereign wef 1 THE FAIRY WIFE, way of explanation, Asketch plan of the proposed reclamation was made by the Surveyor General,

see in it the kindly and brotherly feelings ex and each marice lot-owner was allowed to gain.

tended to one whose highest pleasure and pride This play illustrates a popular Chinese story! id addition to his present holding, what the

has been to have been able to serve in The hers, Tung Yang, who lived about. B.C, different offices in Masonic lodges. I assure you 100, was the first scholar of his year, but was so Government apportioned to his marine frontage,

poor that, on the death of his father, he provided that he undertook to pay his share of

that I feel most warmly the very well chosen words in which this address which you have sold himself as a slave in order to defray the the cost of the reclamation, and subject to certain stipulations made by the Governor.

presented to the has been prepared; I feel most funeral expenses. One day while lending his After much discussion these propositions of

fully and most hettily bow warmly you have cows he was accosted by a beautiful fairy, who the Government were unanimously accepted at

received me a brother in your midst. It is offered to be his wife and told him not to heed an influential meeting of the marine lot-owners

aa great a satisfaction to myself as it will be to his present misery.as all i would be well if he held on the 3rd July, 1888, and at which our

our respected Grand Master, my brother the followed her instructions. Tang Yung thereupon friends the Chinese were largely represented by

Prince of Wales, to know how admirably and took her to his master's house and married her, many of the leading members of that powerful

how satisfactorily the Lodges in this eastern part At the end ofenphundred days, his wife told him branch of community, I will now endeavour

of her Majesty's empi e are getting on. He that site was a fairy, and that the time was come to state, as concisely as possible, certain

takes the deepest interest and pride in the Craft for her return to her home above the clouds. Qe statistics of this scheme which your Royal

it is his earnest desire to keep it in all its leaving she gave him one hundred pieces of embroidered bilk for presentation to the Emperor. Highness may find of interest. It is estimated

purity and integrity, and, when I tell him, on that the proposed reclamation will cost about

my return, of the beatty welcome which has This offering so pleased the Emperor that he three million dollars, and the building area

been accorded to me, not only as the son of our at once ennobled the donor and gave him a to be reclaimed will be about 37 acres,

Sovereign, bot as his brother, and as one who passport for the Royal Palaces. On his way of which 5 acres will be Government

has had the pleasure of filling offices both in there with his suite, he was met by his fairy wife

who entraited His child to his cater ground, and 26 will belong to the marine

England and the dependencies of the Crown, 1 Lot-owners--but this refers to building Area

will please him to know that the samefeelingsexist in the hearts of the Masons here as at home, alone, for there is In addition to this a consider able amount of reclaimed area which will after-

I shall ever remember: Worshipfat Sir, the wel. wards he used as crose stre.ts, the new Fraya, and

come accorded to me in your Grand Lodge, and ever cherish the kindest feelings to the for widening what is the present Praya by 25 feet,

brethren who bave so warmly received me on PRESENTATION of a Masonic ADDRESS.

It will then, as far as widih" is 'concemed, be

THE MASONIC CERIMONIAL.

this occasion.salamat bandang ha

VISIT TO THE MOON The Duke of Connaught did go out yesterday the main artery of the Colony, 75 leet broad,

Elaborate preparations had been made by the The District Grand Master, agajn rising, sald ;

Hydry favourite modern play adopted afteroon (rst inst.), after all. Soldier that which will also be the width of the New Playa, 47 ho is, be braved the elements, and inspected built with a frontage in an average depth of Masonic body to honor the Duke as befitted his Before we terminat this ceremony it is

the Ly-te-mun forts, The Press represstar 20 feet of water at the lowest tides, instead high position in the Craft, and to shew him that, my pleasing daty, Right Worshipful Brother, from a fairy tale, Fai Yuyu lived, about A.D. tives were not permitted to accompany him, of the mud banks with their funwholesome although the weak actuples of H. E. the Hon. to express to you the great satisface 805 and was a great scholar, The Moon God it being feared that their, vivid descriptions exhalations which exist at present, In addi- F. Fleming and Mr. J. Francis prevailed in tion the brethren have experienced at the descending to earth in search of a rele met him tion to the streels and roadways, the colony respect to the last mentioned function, he would opportunity given them of welcoming in their at an inny coffversed with him over their wine on would templ the Czar, or Rajah Francis, or will sise gain the new sewers, drains, and nevertheless be welcomed by his brethren here midst the brother of dir Most Watshipiul Grand the classics and other literature and was much some other potentate, to plan their capture paving of the whole of the reclaimed ground, The Masonic Hall syryter Cively furnished Master. As a Mason yourself, you will realise pleased with him, On the departure of the God, Towards dusk H.M.S. Leander, Severn, and without involving the expenditure of any public and decorated. An airing-room had been this feeling, and the crowded state of this lodge Pai Yuyu fell into a trance during which he Porpolis sleamed through the Pass Into the Harbour, fiting as fast as possible, the forts on money, with the exception of the proportion sumptuously fitted up for his Royal Highness' to-day bears ample testimony to the popularity as conveyed to the Moon where he met cach side replying. The idea was to see how appertaining to the reclamation in front of those use, and on the dais in the Lodge-room stood of the Craft in the Far East The reason 1 beatiful fallyThe couple were so charmed the capturing businces would go. The verdict of ground which already belong to the bis chair, ride by side with, the R. W. M, It have; pointed this out this to show that with each other the They bgized to marry, and was that, between the forts and the submarine Government and this reclamation belonging to was beautifully carved, with the royal arms at the existing accommodation fracaicely, aum-lived together happily for a little time. But such mines with which the Pats is studded the vessels the Government will be worth when carried the top, and the Masonic symbol in gold on the clent. At it is not often that we have the joy was not to last and one day Pai Yu-yu found were theoretically a busted flash. Intheer ping out, about a million and a half, Apllars accord. back the upholstery being of blue velvet, and honos of welcoming in ble far-off lands himself returnid to earth desolate. He there the Duke and Duchess with their suite (see the log to the estimate of the late Surveyor General, possessed a historic interest in being the chair near a relative of the Most Wor. G. M. upon took up bit abode in a cave where he lived sppeared with her attendants and to the marine 'about Up to four o'clock the stream of Masons was memory of it to our children's children by Bh fairy wo Daily Press diagram) dined at Headquarter who also estimated the value of the reclamation used by the Duke of Edinburgh in 1869. desire to perpetuate the event to and down the 2 bermit but what was his joy when one day House with Ger eral Beyan Edwards, Atten the belonging In March and beaver, Mr. Pace unbroken, and when the Grand Lodge was erecting a new wing to this bollding, and placed in all arm hit child: The Hate in the

$8,000,000 tinues to come down very sparingly. Const-taltoo accurred, About three hundred High- owing to failing heals, resigned, and Mr. Brown opened by the R. W. D. G. Manter (Wor. Intend, subject to your approval, to call it the Mobo fà &t bf jealousy descended to earth in wise. The part of Newchwang was open to landers, headed by theRegimental band and pipers, was appolated Surveyor-General of Hongkong. He Brother the Hon, C. P. Chater) the hall war Connaught Ha, the donort being Bro Mod haman siz co harm his rival's child'. He was navigulinn on 19th instant and the Kangat matched no, about fifty bearing torches They proposed considerable modifications in the crowded to excess, the brilliant regalia, of the Wor. Bro, Gilles and myself, Thus, Right Wor met by Pal You, and the two had recourse to away, with inward round the grounds for a couple of micutes, and andyther being hampered with toward executed the Duke of York's evolutions, marching form of construction of the Braya wall which brethren making very imposing appearance, Bro,, your visit to this Colony will, remain not all the magical is known to them. Finally, have been approved by the Secretary of State. The proceedings, commenced a little, before only in our minds, but it will become, known to the Moon God descending captured, the Hare, thus the Herman and his child were left in Cargo, Several settlements for Swatow

good deal of a fraud. Then they want on to thej as 15 Mex. cents and as high

PAL omit to give our respectful greetings to 22 Mcx. cents per, picul; the market, however, parade ground, and the forch-bearers surrounded masonry, ser by hand at low water, Mr. Brown Royal Highness received in due and ancient genuine are our feelings in the matter, you ll The Davis Crand Master called 16e brethren our Most Word G. Myour brother, and the band whilst it played "Abide with me proposes to adopt a modification of the design form, finis

of the similar work carried out in Alexandria. has steadied since and 15. Mex. cents. may be

harbour of which be superintended the con- to order and stid-Right Worshipful Sir-When if we may venture to ask Ijito: his August and 'considered the present rate. From Nagasaki to previous to going to the canteen, In the Shanghai a, rather better feeling prevails, the last meantime the Duke and Duchess received the struction. The new quays of that port must be the likelihood of your passing through this Colony pipected mother, our, Queen and Empress charter made being at the quotation given: This morning the Duke was out early in plain familiar to our Royal Highness, as Her was generally known the brethren working in my The National Anthem having been sung. below. For London, via usul ports of call and Suez Canal:-The U. S. 5. Co.'s steamer clothes, and went over with H. E. the Admin. Malaty's forces landed on, and embarked from district were anxious that we should fraternally Bro the Duke of Congauget stid-Mest Wor istrator, in a torpedo-boat, to inspect the Kow them during the memorable campaign of 1882, greet you at another function, But after maturer Sir-You hare, by what you have just sal Sarpedon is on the berth and will sail on the leon Docks. On his return he went with the immediately before the victory of Tel-el-Kebir consideration was decided that this ceremony added another act of kindness and good feeling This modification consists in employing anificial should not form part of the official programme towards by wishing to perpaluate, my lame goth justant Rates of freight 27 per ion and 72/-through to New York. The C. S. M. S. N. Duchess and Mr. Mitchell-Innes shopping blocks for the foundations formed of Portland which was then being got ready, and it was you, Freemasons Halls need not tell you

cement concrete. Each block will be laid by arranged that a private telegram should be sent Co. steamship Ningchew now due from japan quietly, tiffining on board the Imperfensa, e will meet with quick despatch at 30/- and io for this afternoon. The first,

The chief events of the week were reserved steam power, the foundation having been to you, Riking you if you would receive an previously levelled by divers. By this alteration address of welcome from the Craft in Hong: through to New York. For New York, via

the work can be canled on contieneasly without kong. The answer was characteristic of your usual ports of call and Suez Canal There is LAYING THE MEMORIAL STONE, mathing on the berth, in the Cape: The Took place at a quarter to four. The pavillon the loss of time now involved in waiting for loyal consideration, and we therefore proceeded the closing of the Lodge H. R. H. healthTHE ILLUMINATIONS British ship Joseph H. Scammell has been over the stone, at the back of the Cricket Ground, tides, and it is anticipated that a saving in time to prepare an address of welcome to this colony was briefly proposed by the D. G. M., and Taken up and she is circulated at 23/6 per ton of was gorgeously got up in thoroughly Chiness of two years may be effected, which would result from the Masons of Hongkonger will now heartily drunk HUMAN DEV 40 cubic feet. Quotations are:-Newchwang to style, being hung with lanteros, inscriptions, etc.

gain, to the Swatow, 15 Mex. cents per pleul; Nagasaki to Over the stone was e set of automatic dolls, to Shanghai, $1:30 per ton of coal nett, for both with the inscription more loyal that correct Steamers and sailing vessels. Settlements Welcome to H. R. H. Tsang King" Arrange during the fortnight-Nanaimo, British barquements had been made to seat three hundred, 397. tons register, Fadehow to Tientsin $4000 in but the arrangements as to who those three full, 16 lay days; Youth H. Scammell, Bridah hundred should be were very defective "ship 1,411 tons register, Shanghai to New York wid Hongkong, private terms. There are no d'sengaged vistels in port

Force. In the completion of ten years service he had attained the rank of sergeant, and prior to going home on leave was acting as store keeper at, the Central Station. On returning to the colony some difficulty arose with the Acting Superintendent (M § »r-General Gordon) on the question of house-rent-Robertson was married man.the amount allowed to the sergeant reing insuffi lent to obtain. respectable quarters any where, and as a result of this difference of opinion the subordinate officer had to send in his resignation. This practically killed Robert son's career, as he was a man with very sensitive feelings, and he regarded the manner in which he had to sever his connection with the Police that she had to disembark a number of China-

as an injurious reflection on his character. He men. There is a law in the Dominion which,

became unsteady, and did not improve in this however, has hitherto practically been a dead letter, that only one Chinaman should be imported respect on obtaining a situation as watchman at for every fi'ty tons of the vessel's tonnage,Aberdeen D cks, which he did not long retain, Hitherto this law has not been acted upon, but it appears that it has recently been put into force, and that the Abyssinin, the last vessel to arrive there, had been heavily penalised for having an excess of Chinese on board, Telegraphic instruction I therefore reached this that the surplus number on board the Parthia were to be disembarked here. This was accom- plished, but not without considerable difficulty and ill-feeling, and the vessel did not leave here until about 11.15 am. The Company will, wo presume, have to send the unfortunate Chinese back again to their homes.

ALICE - MEMORIAL HOSPITAL. Statistics for March, 1890. In-Patients remaining on March 1st......46 In-Patients admitted during March...... 46

Total In Patients treated........ — 92 Of these there were--- Discharged Cured

Relieved

On other grounds

Died in Hospitai

In-Patients remaining on April ret.....

Out-Patients, New Cases...............

Out-Patients, Return Visite.....

Total Out Patient Visits.....

Operations......

Vaccinations...

Dental cases.quina Casualty cascara

£781

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JOHN C. THOMSON, M.A., M.B.

Superintendent."

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MESSRS. WHEELOCK & Co.'s Shanghai Freight Market Report of March 2 the has the following: Another fortnight has passed since our last was issued and yet there is no change for the better to chronicles freights homeward remain same, whilst cargo from the Norancer Forische

And then he had the bad luck to sustain a very heavy fall, severely injuring his head, and this caused his death. At one time Sergeant Robertson was an enthusiastic member of the Masonic fraternity, attaining the rank of W.M, in the United Service Lodge, where he was deservedly popular. We would rather not attempt to guge the moral responsibility attri- butable to the somewhat harsh action of the Acting Capt. Superintendent of Police in sending a man adrift for what is said to have been a very venial offener, but we cannot help expressing regret that so little regard was shown for past services extending over many years, and that the "live and let live" principle was altogether ignored. Robertson leaves a widow to mourn

his loss.

THE ROYAL VISIT.

LAYING THE PRAYA RECLAMATION MEMORIAL STONE.

The Duke then left his seat, and examined the plans, which were explained by the Surveyor- General--Mr. S. Brown. He was then introduced to Mr. Bowdler, the clerk of the works, and Cheng King, the contractor, and chaited affably for a few moments, whilst the plaster was being put under the stone. A bottle, containing a record of the occasion, with coins, etc. bad already been deposited in a cavity in the base. He then stroked the silver trowel along about six inches of plaster, and the upper stond was slowly lowered. During that operation be again turned to the plans, and when all was ready applied a neat level and plumb-rals. Then, striking the stone three times with the ivory mallet, he said "I declare this stone well and truly faid," and went back to his chair.

A salute was then fired by the Imperieuse, at the end of which.

toppen His Excellency the Administrator said; have to thank your Royal Highness for having laid this memorial stone to-day, and to state that with your Highness's consent Mr. Chater la desirous of erecting, near the city, a statue of your Royal Highness, which he desires shall be a gift from him to this Colony (Applause). I have alto, to ask you Royal Highness's consent that the present: Praya Road shall be called the Des Voeux Road, after the Governor of this Colony, and the new Praya Road called the Connaught Road, after your Royal Highness. (Applause).

The Duke, in assenting, said-I cannot suffi- clently thank Mr, Chater for his very handsome present, and I readily accede to your request,

Cheers, were then given for the Duke and Duchess, and for Mr. Chater, and the proceed. ings terminated."

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