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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, MONDAY, APRIL 30, 1900.

SOCIAL GATHERING OF THE

KONGKONG-VOLUNTERS."

ANNUAL DINNER OF THE "C" MACHINE GUN.COMPANY

After dinner the programme opened with the toast of "The Queen."

CHINESE GARDENS IN KOWLOON.

ploughing or other agricultural employments of

THE CITY HALL.

AMOY AND SWATOW.

Messrs.

Lodge, at the Freemasons' Hall.

N. L. steaner. Prinz Heinrich loaves

WEDNESDAY, and.

for Europe.

less than a hundred dollars and to those who 8.30 for 9p.m.-Regular Meeting of the Zetland wish foraslight insight into China without being able to be extrvagant of either time or money, the trip is admirably suited. Many there are that come to Hongkong and can never afford Noot the more expensive journey to Japan; to such as these I would say save for a month or two | Noon-1. and take a trip the same as I have done. I can promise them they will never regret the Gwney as die knowledge acquired and the health gain-

M. II, W.

MUD-FLAT NORTH. (From Our Own Correspondent.)

consequence of the foreign pressure and it is a

TIENTSIN, April zoth." Another Edict has been issued, obviously in few shades more knock-kneed than the last try round, I believe, and a great show is heing one. Troops are being sent to scour the coun- made of putting down the rioters, but it is not likely to amount to much when the people can read. strong sympathy between every line of

sneh edicts as this,

IMPERIAL EDICT.

5.15

C. S. Co's steamer Suisang leaves pm-Public Lecture at the Chamber of

for Singapore. Penang and Calcotia. Commerce Reom, City Hall, by Mr. H. E. Pollock.

THURSDAY, J P. & O. steamer Malatea leaves for London

&c.

SHIPPING AND MAIL NEWS.

MAILS DUE.

German (Prinz-Heinrich) to-morrow, German Mamburg) to-morrow. Indian (arraleon ¿lfcar) zid prox American (Chine) sth prox. Canadian (Empress of Japan) 10th prox. Ameriraa (Deric) 15th prox.

Singapore on 28th in, and is dus in Hong

The C. S. S. Cola steamer Diunted; left kuny about 3rd pros,

Mr. G. H. Potts's Tocsin, 1st 11th,

Mr. PA. Cox. 1 Mr. G. H. Potta's Demon King, 1st olb....

Mr. Gresson 2. Mr. Johnson's Yellow Dwan, Irst 3th

THE HETURN JOURNEY. We should like to draw the attention of the Mr. Johnson 3 Unique Rose, irst Blb...Mr. Walwyn o

Sanitary Board, or whoever it may concern,

(Communicated) Mr. Hart Buck's Deséspoir, 11st 13lb..........

to the stinks (no other word. is appro

The fog which had been our constant atten; We, not having the honour to belong to "C"priate) emitted during the process of manuring dant all the way up the coast still kept us.com Mr. Hart Buck o Mr. Anderson's Paradox, fist zib. Bir. Flower a

Company, were not able to be present at the the native gardens in Kowloon. The charis pany and delayed our entrance into Amoy dinner, but as we are of opinion that these seems to be especially bad at night, when no -Pedigree, at 8ibMr. Wibel o

for several hours. This time I was very much social gatherings greatly conduce to the Capt. Hon. H. W. Trefusis" Rascal, 11st Sib.

doubt the dew makes it hang low over the more favourably impressed with the city, or popularity of the Volunteers we give it the grouri, instead of searing heavenwards. Capt. Trefasis of publicity which it deserves. We are indebted simply permeates some of the English resident's ships lying in the stream. In my last letter

I rather the trade of it; quite a number of Englished will fully compensate for the money spent. Mr. Anderson's Pamdox, 11st 71.

to our morning contemporary for the account. houses near the gardens, rendering it impos from this port I mentioned that there is only Mr. Anderson o The first annual dinner in connnection with sible to keep windows open on some particuote British firm that did not still adhere to the Licul. Senipill's, Jim Crack, tost gib,

the "G" Machine Gun Company of the Hong.larly bad nights. By the way, there is a special old conversatism. I found, however, another Mr. Keyes o A good start was made and the Geld kept kong Hotel on Saturday night and was a great Why don't they send a member or two over

kong Volunteer Corps took place at the long. Sewage Commission appointed now in England, onc, Messrs. N. Moalte & Co., who are showing well together the whole distance, the bystan

a great deal of business acumen, having started Success.. Captain G. H. Polis, officer command here to learn something of the Chinese methods ders within ten yards of the winning posting the unit, occupied the chair, and Lizut-Col. of sewage disposal and farming? At home they plant. Business is very much handicapped a soda-water factory and ice manufacturing declaring it to be a dead-heat between first and Sir John Carrington, KL, C.M.G. (Commandant have great difficulty in getting rid of sewage in Amoy by the European settlement being second. Vellow Dwarf was a unly a neck.

of the Corps), Captain Bland, R. A. (Adjutant and they would have every opportunity here to situated in an old Chinese bartal, greand, and behind Denon King

to the Corps), and the lion, R. D. Ormsby read, murk, learn, and inwardly digest sewage TENT PEGGING.-Paints for pace and style. (Director of Public Works) attended as guests,

so it is very difficult to to get lühel on which and operations connected therewith

to build, the Chinese having an extremely Three runs. First prize presented by together with Mr. A. Rodger, of East Point, There is not much of the poets "delicious high idea of fug-shui and wherever a house Mackay, Esq. 2nd Prize. Entrance fees. l. 6. M. Fan, Sergeant Milligan, R. A., and sniell of the freshly turned earth" about the

is proposed to be built this fung-shui is Entrance fee, $1.

Sergeant Keating, R. W. F. There were also

trotted out and three times the value of Captain Bland......

present Lients. Underwood, Stewart, and the Chinese husbandaan.

the land asked. For this reason Mr. Moxon

Duncan, Sergean-Major Rodger, Sergeants

Moalie & Co have been obliged to locate King, Sinillic, and Bevan, and about 20

their two factories apart and in consequence gunners, etc.

have to utilize two separate sels of power

The Tuan organization established by the machinery. The soda water factory is situated villages of all provinces for self defence, and to just by a well that is famous all round the coast manufactured article therefore is of a very high for mutual aid and protection. If the members for the purity and goodness of its water, tie

protect their families and properties, is a per: petuation of the good custom formerly adopted

which I think deserves consideration by the quality. There is a complaint I heard in Amey

are contented with their condition and observe the law, they should be allowed by right. But Naval Authorities, namely, the difference with

we fear that good and bad characters are con- which the German firms are treated to that metet!cerned in this, and thus trouble may be created out to the British. Competition is excessive at with the Christians. They do not know that these ports and a small windfall such as the the Throne is treating both people and Chrisi. advent of a national warship is most acceptable. ns with the same fatherly kindness, and that With the Germans a cruiser came in and stopped seven weeks the German firms all that should be fully understond, and sympathised no distinction is made between them. This and so receiving a nice helping hand. With any ill-feeling or give cause for offence by seck- time supplying her with different commedies in by the people, and they should not harbour the British a gunboat comes in and orders ing opportunities for crime. Let the Vinerays and then off she goes again. I was informed authoritiesin clearly notify the people, and make U.S.S. Manierey bread and meat to be delivered in half an hour and Governors strictly enjoin upon the local by the firm supplying the bread, that the them attend to their duties, and enjoy the that day. It may be answered that the British mindful of our unvarying instructions. residents of Amey had to go short for breakfast pleasure of perpetunt peace. They must be Res. hare bigger fish to fry than these small towns, pect This. bul, it must be remembered that these coast

Tientsin has contributed altogether $4,085 ports are actually the outposts of trade and if and Tls. 55 to the Toglian Famine relief found they cannot hold their own against foreign and £525, 3 to. to the Missus and Kids at competition our trade in China will very soon divinish. No good general ever, neglects his space of three months, considering the calls. home, which is not bad, I think, within the posts and surely we have enough ships to

that are always with us, and the fact that we pay a periodical visit to these ports and én have extensive public works not only here courage then a bit. "

but at Peitaike. It woul!, I think, be difficult | intally and more unanimously than. Tientsin. to find a community which gives more con In larger centres a certain number get of scot free, but here an unwelcome conspicnous- ness is attached to the closed purse.

Six enties. A very poor exhibition of skill was given, not one competitor being able to carry away the tent peg. Capt. Bland struck it three times but was unable to keep it on his lance- Mr. Moxon struck it twice. Captain Berger was greatly handicap. ped by his mutint, which must have been quali. fying for the Royal Engineers, as it sapped its way up to the peg by a zigzag approach." STEEPLECHASE-For all China ponies. Over usual course. Weight for inches as per scale. Previous winners of any Steeplechase, 7 fas added. First prize presented by Hun. T. II. Whitehead and prize, $20. Entrance fer, $3. Mt. Gresson's Corbic; ist ... Mr. Gresson 1 Mr. Johnson's Wizard, rist til Mr. Johnson a Mr. G. I. Pott's Demon King 11st 7

Mr. 1. A. Cox 3 Mr. Walwyd's Landsknecht, 1151 54...........

Mr. Walmyn o Lieut. Sempill's Orinoco, 10st 1ch Mr. Keyes o Mr. Anderson's Sea Fog, ist gib

Mr. Andersoni Mr. Cruickshank's Charger, Fist 4th............

Mr. Cruickshark o Mr. Bretton's Bandoler, 1st 11 Mr. Brutton o The course was land twice round the inner field and consisted of jumps placed at conveni ent intervals. Corbie and Wizard came over the last obstacle together, Corbie winning by an extreniely short distance in the home, stretch. ONE MILE HANDICAP- For all China ponies. First Prize presented by Hun. C. P. Chater, C.M.G. Second Prize, Szo. Entrance Fee, $3 Mr. R. Wildman's Thistle, 1st. Zib.......

Mr. Johnson 1 Capt. Richards' Pilgrim, 1st, 7th......

Mr. Walwyn 2 Mr. G. H. Potis' Tucsin, rist............

Mr. P. A. Cox 3 Mr. Johnson's Vellow Dwarf, tost. 13th.

Mr. Flower Mr. Hart Buck's Impahla 1ost, Sh.................

Mr. Hart Back Mr. Grey's Tube Rose, 1st. lb. ........................................

Mr. Cruickshank This was a splendid race, wap principally by the able manner in which Thistle was ridden. He is a rather small pony, white in colour, and by his form shown at this year's race meeting started as the favourite. Round the course Mr. Johnson kept him well in hand being almost at the tail end of the field on passing the Village, but here he called upon him and started to overhaul those in front. Securing the posi- tion near the rails he was brought to the winn ing post in fine style. LADIES' NOMINATION-Each Competitor to start from a post 100 yards up the course and ride to the lady who nominates him, take one pototo from her each time, return and drop it into his bucket. Should he fail or the

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Captain Potts then said he had got a very pleasant duty to perform that night, and that was to make a small presentation to Sergeant Keeting, who was with them when the com pany was first formed, (Hear hear.) They Keeling started them and put them to the right were practically his handiwork. Sergeant about, and they all very much regretted that it was acally through ill health that he had to give show their estees or him the men without any up being their instructor. (Hear, hear). To pushing af all, all having come forward spon ianconsly, had made up a small token in the way of a gold chain and pendant, the latter

having

Sergeant Keeting's naine on it. He hoped that when Sergeant Keeting left the colony he would always wear it and remember the foration of "C" company of the long: kong Volunteer Corps. They were really only recruits and wanted a lot more drilling (Hear, hear) Every man in the company was very keen on the work, and there was no question about it that if they went on as they were doing they wou'd soon be at the top. (Applause)

Sergeant Keeting was loudly applauded an rising in acknowledge the gift. He said he wished to thank them sincerely for the present they had made him, a present which he could not say he was entitled to, but which he knew had been given spontaneously by the company. He could only thank every member of the company for what he had done towards it. He was the first instructor to the company, and he was glail to think they were getting on so well, He had not the least doubt that if they made the same progress in the future which they had made in the past the company would become the best in the Corps. (Hear, heat.)

Captain Potts, in proposing "The visitors," said they did not count Sir John Carrington or Captain Bland as visitors, but they counted Mr. Orsty as one. Mr. Ormsby was a Vounteer in Ceylon a good many years and retired as a Captain-more honour to him (Ilear. hear) At the same time they were trying toget at him for a grant of land for shooting. (Applause.)

that if they would only point out where the The Jun. R. D. Ormsby, in responding, said land was which they wanted he would give them his strongest support in their endeavour told them he mind served as a Volunteer. Itc to secure it. (Hear, hear,) Captain Potts had was proud to say he had done so. Volunteering was a thing every young man should go is f When he Sow thơm drilling in first of his affice iz reminded him of the time be spent with the Volunteers, in Ceylon. He began as a private, and then—rather unfortunately for himself-he was pitchforked into the position of Lieutenant without having gone through all the courses.

men in the colony had come forward as Volunteers. It gave one a sense of security in

The following is the report to be submitted subscribers to the City Hall, to be held at 4 to the annual meeting of shareholders in and o'clock pan. on Tuesday, the 1st of May.

The last annual tweeting was held on the 23 Jamiary, 189.

COMMITTEE AND STAFF.

Since the last meeting the Hon. J. J. Kes wick has returned to the colony and resumed his post of Chairman of the departure of the Hon. J. Bell-trving. The Committee have to report with much regret the loss sustained who had been a member of the Committee for by the sudden death of Mr. H. L. Dalrymple. 20 years. Mr. II. E. Pollock has been appoint consists of the Ilon. J. J. Keswick (Chairman), ed to fill the vacancy. The Committee now Messrs. 11. Y. Mody, B. Layton (Hon. Tren H. L. Dennys (Secretary, &c.) went home on surer), N. A. Siebs, and H. E. Pollock. Mr. leave in June.

THE STATE OF THE BUILDING, The building was thoroughly inspected by the Architects, Messrs. Palmer and Turner, in October, 1899, and they report all the main timbers to be in a sound condition. Sundry subsidiary timbers principally in the verandahs, had to be renewed on account of the attacks of white onis, and one of the small dentes required extensive epairs from the same cause.

been scraped and colour-washed and all the The whole of the exterior of the building venetians repaired and varnished at a total cost of $1,000 (including architect's fees). This ex- penditure falls into the present year's account.

The expenditure on repairs during the twelve months ending soth June, 1899, amounted to $1,988.66, including $700 contributed towards, the alterations in the Theatre,referred to in the last report, to which the Amateur Dramatic Club contributed a similar sum.,

The interior of the Theatre, the balls, stair cases and entrance halls will soon require to be

re-decorated.

Owing to the heavy expenditure on altera tions and repairs during the year ending Jane 30th, 189, the year's expenses exceed the re ceipts by a small sun.

basinessing a performance given at tife Amoy While I was in Amoy I had the pleasure of Cub Theatre by the local talent. It will be sen, by the appended, progrannie that the artsis have a very keen sense of humour in- ching their names as aspirants for histrionic lauels. These assumed names, however, were rotsufficient to hide their identity. The play selected for presentation was a comedy written by Mr. S. Theyre Susith entitled "Which is Wich? As the name implies, the story hinges on he individuality of whit, a

certain person, to natully falls in love with a young lady spinster. The here is puor and and, it is just as natural, that his rich uncle should' want him to marry some one else; lie latter had plenty of the ront of all evil while he former's wealth could be represented by the minns sign. Two ladies coins to his lodgins and young Capper has just made up instead of riches when he finds out le has his mad not to obey his uncle and have love modo the rich her be has fallen in him to marry. The piece is a simple one but love will is

the talogue is smart and the situations comic. Milfs, the landlady, caused inuch, amusenient by her constant interference under the pretext ol sole dusting to do in the appartment in which the young people were assembled. Robert Capperpertens is not a very difficult part to play as most young en in

the East

come more or less naturalto many, the pan was extreme, ha, through the generosity of Sir Thomas unkind when I say that quite a few of his de A fine portrait of Her Majesty the Queen by Mr. Kell. I hope I shall ont he thoug, acted Jackson, who presented the pictare to the pressions seemed to be taken from personal Hongkong community, been placed in St, Experiences, they were given so naturally. The George's Hall.

remaining members of the Company took their parts very well and if there had been more with equal merit. leading parts no doubt would have filled them

USE OF THE THEATRE ETC. 1898, to 30th June, 1899, the "Theatre was en During the twelve months from 1st July, gaged by the Hongkong Andur Domatic matic Company of H.M.S. Penerju, dhe Dag

, the School's Sports Committee, the Dra-

and others. The St. Andrew's Hall was used for concerts and musical entertainments and the Ball Room suite was let for several Bails. The St. Andrew's Hall and other rooms were as usual placed at the disposal of educational and charitable establishments for examinations,

though his attack of pleuresy was acute. His Sir Claude is, I believe, nearly himself again, eldest child has had scarlet fever, but is happily.

recovering.

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THE PLAGUE,

Cases reported to 28th instant

Do. clo. during past 48 hours...

Total...

Do.

Deaths reported to 28th instant.

· ¢la. during past 48 hours...... Total...

12

88

Hinsang, from Maji, reports:-Moderate N.E. Captain Spencer Wilde, of the steamship monsoon and sea with fine weather throughout. Captain W. Ellis, of the steamship Busters, from Kobe and Moji, reports:Left Kobe on experienced fine weather to arrival.

NOTANDA.

potato not remain, he must dismount, put the It was pleasant, to find that all the young prize distributions and bazaars, free of charge. state of debt and so would are in a chronic the 24th inst. at noon and Moji on the 25th,

potatu into the bucket and mount without assistance. To win, first past the winning

post 3nt time in, with all 3 potatoes in the bucket. Three Prizes from the Gymkhana

Fund.

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this far distant colony of the British Crown 10 find so many of the flower of the colony ready to defend the colony against attack (Applause). Capt. Gwynne nom. by Mrs. Morris.....

Sir John Carrington, who was loudly applaud Mr Johnson nom. by Mrs. Rounseville Led on rising, said that when away in April, Wildman ...................... 1809, a little over 12 months ago, there was no Mr. Moxon nom, by Mrs: Moxon3" Machine Gun Company in connection

This competition caused much amusement to the on-lookers, especially as the horses seemed to take a diabolical pleasure in kicking the bucket over, this of course necessitated the rider having to dismount again and pick up the potatoes already placed there. The line of buckets extended across both courses, and so presented a very lively scene as the riders keep crossing and recrossing front one end to the other. Mr. Johnson had hard luck with his first potatce but pulled up in a most praise- worthy manner afterwards: 14 MILE RACE-For all China ponies. Weight for inches as per scale, with 3 ths added. Subscription griffins allowed 7 lbs. Winners at this meeting 5 the extra. First Prize pre- sented by R. Shewan, Esq. Second Prize, 320 Entrance, 83. Entrance feel $3. Mr. R. Wildman's Thistle, 1st glbs......... Als Johnson

ST. GEORGE'S BALL

The portrait was unveiled by .. the Go- ber, 1899, in the presence of one of fier 11 vernor at the St. Andrew's Ball on goth Nuvem jesty's grandsons, H... Prince Henry-of Prussia and the other guests of the St. An- drew's Society, and it now adds greatly to the appearance of the ball.

THE LIRAKV.

The proprietors of the Government Gazette,

Robert

*WHICH 15 WHICH." CHARACTras.

A young Artist,)

Ausic Prale. Mi Berita Bingham...

Cappen in debt. Mr. G. Mexander

Mr. F. G. Kell- My Siargle..........(if Uncle).

Mr. Dan Leno Mr. T. Thuinas. Publies......(An Oil and Colourman)......Mic. Regr Bolm Tree

Mr. A. Comming.

„Mrs. Sisa“ Baslı Miss Saunders.

bound Mrs, Lang Tire aliss Warten,

Mrs. Murnbull, Very fond of duning. Scene-Ap Artia's Studio,

SWATOW.

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the Daily Press, the China Mail, the flangberg Telegraph and O'Extremo. Drienir have to be thanked for continuing to supply their journals gratis to the Library, Sir John Carringión, | Ms. Mill... ¿Capper's Old Servant).Mes, Brown Patter Col. Wheeler, Dr. Doberck, and Messrs. Figg and H. Dennys have kindly contributed books to the Library, to which Mr. H. L. Den- nys has also lent over 200 volumes dealing with China and the Chinese. The Hongkong Club has supplied back numbers of the Times, and Mr. H. A. Allen Lloyd's Weekly Newspaper" Copies of fifty-nine volumes published in Hongkong have been supplied by Government, votional pamplets in Chinese or Latin, published of these the majority are educational or de:

by the various missions in Hongkong.

About 7,000 persons visited the Library during the twelve months under review. The Library is now open until 11 p.m. free to all nationa: lities every day of the week except Sunday, and is likely to prove a convenience to many people, Mr. Pollock and other friends have to be by them. Mr. Pollock has also generously thanked for books and pamphlets contributed promised to contribute a sum of $500 towards the purchase of standard works for the Library.

Fog again made us late in entering Swatow hatour, but as the bule of the cargo to be taken on bard comprised Chinese deck passengers, we were not delayed over night. I could not find out the number of robbers killed by the letters, but jutging from the brave show made Swatow Volunteers mentioned in one of my

by this newly formed regiment I should think it was pretty extensive, nor could I hear of any depredations yet committed by the outlaws, perhaps the soldies are waiting for the robbers to begin, then the dollars for slain chiefs will roli into their pockets. Swatow needs some. thing to wake it up a bit, Messrs. Hyde, and kang, intend to do their level best to attain Simpson, both gentlemen well know in Hong that object by starting a hotel which will be fiued with billiard tables and run in a high

with the Hongkong Volunteers. A few months after he left the colony the Company was fully formed, and when he returned two and a half months ago he found the company going very strong indeed. He had asked the Sergeant-- Major for the figures relating to the company. He found that the establishment of the company was three officers and 38 non-commissioned officers and men. The present strength of the company was four officers and 37 non-commis- sioned officers and men. The company was formed in May or June of last year, so that really they were not yet 12 months old, and yet as the result of the drill season which had just expired it appeared that there were four officers efficient and 35 of the non-commissioned officers and men ear, hear.) He thought Captain Bland, the Adjutant of the Corps, whom they all respected-{applause)—and whom they all admired-applause)-would agree with him that that was an excellent.report, Mr. Hermann's Minor, tost 12]}"

Mr. Cruickshank 2

He would remind them that this was a re- cord to live up to." It was record not to. Mr. Hart Buck's Desespoir, 11st 4h...

Mr. Hart Buck 3 fall back from. They bad their work cut out Mr. G. H., Pott's Pirate King, irst 4b......... in the future to maintain the efficiency which Mr. Gresson they had attained during the past drill season. Capt. Richard's Pilgrims, Irst 7th Mr. Walwyn oleat, bear.) The compay was not quite up It speaks well for Mr. Johnsons capabilities to strength, being one man short. It was a as an occupant of the pigskin, that he good thing not only to be up to strength but to was again successful in bringing the same be a litle over, because as they knew, in the mount first passed the judge's box in the two severest", races of the

were always claims on men which prevented meeting, 13 it must be remembered that Thistle is by no

thein from attending drills now and then, and,

class style. At present there is no opposition means an extra strong pany, though decidedly it was desirable to liave some supernumeraries, sturdy. As the Jackey and his mount passed. He would urge then to endeavour to get 15 or The Museum has been kept up as usual,ard it undoubtedly will fill a want, if it is only the spectators on their way to the stables they more men to join them. It would be in every want of funds and space preventing its develop the excursionists who have nowhere to go while

ment or improvement. The Hon. E. k their steamers are in harbour. were greeted with well deserved cheers, the way a good thing if they could do so. He genial owner also falling in for his share. hoped they would bear that in mind. The Belilios, Capt. Chichester, R.N., Dr. Atkin- son, Messrs. C. Ford, Fichardt, Gale, Drury, HALF MILE RACE -For Whalers,. Catch drain on a Volunteer unit in Hongkong was

Weights over rist. 7lbs. First Prize pre very considerable. There were always a good Bryer, Edward, Mounsey, Cattaneo, H. L number of men leaving the colony, whether on Dennys, Bertie Sayer, Jaunes Mitchell, Wai sented. Second Prize, $20. Entrance, fee, $3. leave of absence or permanently. Mr. Onsby Tsi Sing and Wong Kam. Fook and Miss Mr. Hart Buck's Flemington, 11st. 7B.........

said all the young men in the colony were Vol. Barker have to be thanked for presenting or Mr. Vyvyan's Lyonesse 1st. 71b, Mr. Flower z

unteers. This was not so. There were a good lending various interesting specimens, includ Mr. Hart Buck's Randwick 3.

many young men in the colony who mighting an insurgents' cannon from the Philippine Mr. Burton's Sydney! 1st. 71b. Mr. Cruickshank o

come and join them and they must en Islands, an antelope and numerous birds and Mr. Moxon's Paddy Tist. 7. Mr. Moxon, that 12 months hence when they had their Capt. Hall, produced a large family, which was deavour to induce them to do so. He hoped snakes. An Atlas moth, kindly presented by annual dinner they would invite Mr. Ormsby, carefully reared in the Muscum and resulted and that they would them have the great satis in the addition of number of fine specimens, faction of being able to congratulate him on During the year 9,462 Europeans, Americans, the admirable head-quarters, he would have and other noa-Chinese, and 111,676 Chinese,

visited the Museum. provided for the Corps. (Applause.)

Mr. Hart Buck 1

Mr. Higgon's Jonathan 1st 7, Mr. P. A. Cox

Kitchener, f1st, 7lb.............

Mr.. Anderson o The dusk of evening was falling fast by the time this race was run and the interest,, which had been well maintained up till now showed signs of diminishing. The mce, liowever, was well contested and amply repaid those who stopped to witness it.

THE "TERRIBLE.".

From Singapore papers to hand we note that a committee has been formed and subscriptions are being raised for the purpose of extending a fitting welcome to the officers und men of the Terrible who have fought in South Africa We hear that a similar movement is on foot here. We must not allow Singapore to beat'

case of a Volunteer unit such as theirs there”

THE MUSEUM..

ACCOUNTS.

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THE S. 5. "TAMSUI MARU.”

cannot close the account of my trip around the coast without giving a word of thanks 10 the officers and crew of the good ship on which I went. When I started I was rather dubious at the advisability of my choice of a purely Japanese steamer, visions of Japanese chow and Asiatic smells haunted my brain. The first meal dispelled all apprehension as regards the and well served up As regards, the smells, food supplied; it was excellent, well cooked have never seen a ship kept cleaner, and that is saying a good deal, as t'have been travelling amand for the last twenty years, both in British and American ships. All the officers could speak some English and were always willing to do all in their power to make the time

pass as pleasantly as possible. One accompanied me to Taipeh, taking great pains that I should

set everything of interest and should have

CALENDAR.

Meteorological meað vel

"observations to 1895: ten years'

Barometer Thermometer

....30.034

020

.85.0

408

Humidity Rainfall

TO-DAY.

WEATHER EXPORT

1:30.08

74

De date t hi dute al

30.08 74

Barometer..... Temperature Humidity........................ ¡Rainfall .......................ginee

TO-DAY.

Monday, 30th April, 1900. Chinese--and of th moon of "26th year of

Kwang-sit. Sun--Rises

Sur, sumin Ohr. zemin, jihr. 1min. Johr. 58min. 4hr. 42min. Afternoon... par. 58min.

Sets..... High water-Morning

Afternoon Low water-Jorning ..

ANNIVERSARIES.

1878-Feng, Taotai of Shanghai died. 1883-Ceneral Grant arrived in Hongkong 1896-Onwe Newchwang collision at Woo sung: loss of the former with 300 lives.

TO-MORROW.

Singapore by des port on 28th inst., and may The steamer Snela, fonn Hamburg left he expected here in or about the 4th prox.

The Canerai Pacific Railway Co.'s R.M.S. Empress of India, arved at Shanghai at mid- day, p... the 28th inst., for Nagasaki tighten itday, the gethinst, and left on Satur where she is due to an ice to-days

HONGKONG ANTE WH SAUGA, DOCK KITÚRNS: Isle de Cab...

Kowloon Dack,

St. Ivene Progress..

D. Iwan Austria Independent Bevawings..

Casinopolitan

PASSED THE CANAL.

Sackson, St. Mary, &trend, Franch.

Onward-25th April fulinor, Bewalder,

Homeward 1st April -Savola, 25th April --Calhas, Parramatti, Sydney,

Arrivals at Hous-15th April-52. Mark, State of Maine, Sarzedoi.

Shipping.

Arrivals Hantons, British steamer, 783, 1. Bathurst, 29th April, Seats 28th April, General,

Douglas, Laprak & Co. LOONGSANG, Iritish steaner 1,097, G. S. Weigall 22h Apil,--Hoilo 25th April, -General-Jardine, Matheson & Co. CHILL, British steuner, 1,158, Newcomb, 2011 April-Chinking 24th April, Gene- mal--Butterfield'& Swire.

ISION, British steamer, 2,275, R. T. Thompson, 29th April-Moji 25th April, Coal.— Butterfeld & Swife.,

29th April,--Dangkok via Koh-st-clang zisť

MACHAON, British steanter, 4,276, L. T. Han April, Rice and Timber.-Bradley & Co...

nah, 29th April,-Shanghai 26th April, General-Baiterfick & Swire. WINGSANG, British steamer, 1,917, T. H. Sellar,

29th April,--Canton 29th April, General..

Jardine, Matheson & Co. LYEEMOON, Germah steamer, 1,238, C. Heuer- mann, 29th April,--Shanghai 26th April, General-Siemissen & Co.

EASTERN, British steamer, 3,600, Winthrop Ellis, Joth Aptly – Kobe 24th April, and Moji 2gen, General ---Gibb, Livingston &

Co.

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HERMES, Norwegianstemmer, 849, J. C. Jensen,

10th April-Hungay 28th April, Coal- Jareline, Matheson & Co.

30th, British steamer, 1862, R. Clegg, Dodwell Salon 25th April, Rice.-- HINSANG, Brush Sie..

lad.

Wilde, goth April, Moj 4th April, Coal

1,536 Spencer' --Jarcise, Mathieson & Co.

NONANMA, Danis steer, 1.117. A. Ras- Presen, soth April. Mol. 24th April,

stentnek, 79%

HATING

April,-Ha

and Hoihow 201......... Joth

General -A. Bjarty.

Clearances at the Zarbour Offico.

ringsang, British str., for Swatos Chainshan, British str.. For Sw. Wow.. Kongaan, British str., for Canton. Lycemeen, German str., for Cantun. Saikong, British ste, för Samsti,

Emata" Luyken, German str., for Singapore. Thales, British str., for Swatow. Wo Krai, Chinese steam launch, for Wechow, Chikli, British str., for Canton.

Departures.

April 29, Maidzuru Maru, Jap. str., for Swatow April 29, Future, British str., for Swatow | April 29, Chingo, British str., for Shanghai.

April 29, Kalgum, British str; for Canton. April 29, Priyang, Gennan str, for Nagasaki.. April 30, Decima, German str., for Chefoo... Chinese-grit of fri moon of 26th year of April 30, Hanet, French str., for Haiphong.

Tuesday, 1st April, 1990.

Kwang-si Sun-Rites

Sel

shr. 29min.

Ghr. 5min. 9kr. 39min. Afternoon 11hr, 45min.

High water-Morning

Low water-Morning .... 3hr. iomin. Afternoon ..... ghr. 45min. ANNIVERSARIES.

1764-Rev. Robert Hall died. 1841-Hongkong Gazelle first published. 1830-Duke of Connaught born. 1196-The Shah of Persia murdered while enter

1 ing a shrine near 'l'ebeşan. 1898-Americans destroyed Spanish fleet at 1898-Battle of Cavite.

1899-Ports of Kunson, Masanpo, and Song German adopta rd postage to her Colonies.

Ching in Korea opened to trade.

Manila.

AGENDA.

TO-DAY!

Captain Bland, in responding to the least of "The Army and Navy," said that in regard to The balance in the hands of the Hon. Trea- "C" Company he was never more surprised surer on 30th July, 1800, when the accounts up than to see the way the company came out in to 30th June, 1899 were closed, was $1,705.55, the last examination of non-commissioned

as appears by the accounts; showing the best accomodation procurable. 1 am Cargo ex wa Mare subject to rent.. officers for efficiency and the way in which the corporals and bombardiers acquitted them- selves (Hear, hear.)

a loss on the year's working of $35.68. There

is also a reserve fund consisting of $13,621.69 on fixed doposit with the Hongkong and Shang

also indebted to Captain Sobajima, who left

us at Tamsul, as it was on his interven.

TO-MORROW,

tion that the Japanese hotel was ransaked O. S. Co.'s steamer Afachaon leaves for London Subsequently the prizes which have been hat Bark, including interest up to 24th June, and at Tamsui, was also kind, pointing C. & O. Co's steamer Carlisle City leaves for

for my edification. Captain Nagat, who took-

via Suez Canal. competed for during the season were presented, 1899. Sergeant Bevan getting the volley-firing prize. The total receipts show a falling off from the presented by Lieut. Stewart and Gunner Bald previous year owing to the smallness of the win the medal to which be was entitled as the number of travelling companies visiting the winner of the." Gubbay Cup

colony..

Several members of the company contributed songs during the evening, Mr.. AM Farr accompanying

J.J. KESWICK,

Chairman, City Hall Committee.

San Francisco via Honolulu." Noon-0.&O. S. S. Co.'s steamer Gaelic leaves

for San Francisco via Honolulu etc. p.m.-Presentation to Mr. W. H. B. Arthur

at the Magistracy.

outthe different places of interest as we passed. I must not forget to mention the liberality with which the table was supplied at Tamaui, al- though only twenty five cents a meal was 4.30 chirged, whit the ship remained at that port, thereturcket not covering the time there. 5 p.m.-C. & M. 5. Cos steamer Diamante The wavin holiday can be taken for considerably

leaves for Manila,

April 30, ingsung, British str., for Shanghai. April 30, Volkyrien, British bark, for Rajang. April 30, Lyceuen, German str., for Canton. April 30, Chili, British str., for Canton.

Passengers-Arrived. '

Per Stain, from Bangkok-to Chinese. Per Loongsang, front Hoito-4 Chinese, Per Halinong, from Swatow-135 Chinese. Per Chikli, from Chinkiang-Mrs.. Fildes and child, and 4 Chinese.

Per Lytemoon, from Shanghai--Mr. Böcker, and 19 Chinese.

Per Eastern,· from Japan-Mrs. W, H. Sparke, Mis, Groundwater, Miss A. Goode, Mr. E. Thomas, and Hon. Percy Elliot.

STEAMERS EXPECTED.

Namis.

Hays.

To-morrow To-morrow

May 2nd

May 3rd

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Hamburg......Singapore Prinz Heinrich... Shanghai.. Tamba Maro..... Japan Arratoon Apear...Singapore Diomed. Singapore. Sarala Singapore -

lapani

China

Empress of Japan. Vancouver.... May oth Dorit

.............. San Francisco... May 15th We would direct the attention of skipping femas to the style in which Steamer Expected" and "Projector Railing are now publiated in these fans, end in so doing w fully urge the managers of shipping is to se ondel Co..

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