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THE EPIDEMIC HULK HYGEIA is being repaired, and the Government has voted $1,244.60, in aid of a vote of $1,000, for the purpose.

A FIREMAN named Ito Heljiro, formerly employed on the Toya Kisen Knisha steamer Nippon Alaru, has been arrested charged with stealing a private seal and issuing, a forged

document.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

In continuation of our report of yesterday's meeting of the Legislative Council which was proceeding as we were going to press the following additional business was transacted.

CONGRATULATING THE ACTING ATTORNEY GENERAL.

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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. FRIDAY DECEMBER 6, 1901.

OLGAN REGITAL.

community. In his removal we have suffered a great loss. Dr. Kem was the senior, mis Before a large congregation, every soat Insionary in Canton and his sterling honesty, the body of the Church being taken, Mr. Geo. strong conviction of duty and uâtiring devotion Grimble gave his second organ recital at the to the great work to which his life was cop- Union Church yesterday evening in aid...of thesecrated won for him universal respect. Organ Fund.

The recital was opened by the promoter with Lefebure-Wely's Offertoire in G. Major. It was at once evident that some of the reeds of the organ were out of tune, owing no doubt to the cold, and although Mr. Grimble rendered this difficult piece with his usual skill the organ failed to do its work and the efforts of the per- former were consequently thrown away. The second item on the programme was The Holy City This was sung by Mr. F. Gold- ring but be was very nervous and failed to do himself Justice. Mr. Goldring has a very powerful tenor voice and if he will only get over his nervousness and close his upper notes he will rank with the foremost in the Colony. Sullivan's "Lost Chord," was then beautifully rendered on the cornet by Bandmaster Sharp. H.M.S. Glory, accom- panied on the organ by Mr. Grimble. We have not had the pleasure of hearing Mr. Sharp before and we hope that this will not be his "last" appearance. Item No. 4. was a Soprano and Baritone Duett, "The Lord is my Shepherd, fautlessly given by Mrs. Anderson and Mr. G. H. Ardron. Anderson, who, by the way, is, a pupil of Madame Marchesi, is possessed of a high soprano voice and she is, undoubtedly, the finest soprano that we have heard in the colony. To describe her sich silvery notes and the beautiful contrast between her piane and fortissimo is impossible; we can only congratulate ourselves on having such a splendid musician in our midst. Mr. Ardrop, who has not appeared before the Hongkong public for some time, contributed his part of the duct perfectly. Mr. Grimble followed with

His Excellency the Governor said-Gentle inon, as this is the last occasion on which the Acting Attorney-General will appear at this Council, I think it would not be out of place for me and other members of the Council to offer him our congratulations on his recent appointment as Attorney-General of Fiji. Our congratulations are not unmixed with regret at the loss of his services to this Colony, for every one here knows the conspicuous ability and care with which the Acting-Attorney has per- formed his duties in the Colony. But nobody could know more clearly than the Governor of the Colony what an immense amount of public duty devolves upon the Attorney-General. He is responsible for the legal aspect of everything that passes through the Colonial Secretary's office and for the settlement of all those various legal questions that, even in simple matters, present themselves for the Governor's con- sideration. Upon his advice the Government are dependent to save the executive from sometimes very unwittingly-finding them. selves in a pretty awkward position that might be an inconvenience to the public or possibly involve undesirable conditions with reference to the Government in its relation to the public; and 1 wish myself to express my personal ob-St. Paul," ligation to the Acting Attorney-General for the immense, and ready assistance I always re- ceived from him in every matter that came

before us, I think you will agree with ine gentlemen, in offering to him our best wishes for his future, in congratulating, the public ser- vice eq having so practical and excellent an official, and in, hoping that the Attorney General for he is now practically the Attorney-

Mrs.

"The Angel's Serenade." Item No. 6,

Jerusalem, thou that killest the Prophets."

was accounted for by Mrs. Mudie, a lady who delighted us last season. She had her voice fully under control

and gave a perfect interpretation of this work. Mr. Grimble followed with an Organ Solo,

"Andante from Grand Duo for 'Cello and

Piano, Op. 25. He was again handicapped by his instrument for, being unable to play the faully notes, the 'Cello part, played on the men was too loud for the Piano accompaniment.

The Chinesa could not have felt his death- more keenly, and naturally so, for during all the long years, he lived in Canton he never spared. himself; but aired every oppor unity of alleviating their pains, enlighten- ing their minds and teaching them the truths of eternal life,

The service which he has rendered to the cause of missions has been invaluable. The large hospital of the Medical Missionary Society which has been built up mainly through his exertions, the number of medical. and surgical books he has translated and the Refuge for the Insane which was, his last achievement, are monuments which will testify for years to come to Dr. Kerr's indomitablo courage, unflagging energy and dogged per severance.

He was a member of this Conference from

its first organization, and bore, his full share of the responsibilities and duties of that position:

We wish to assure Mrs. Kerr and his family of our sincere sympathy with them in their great loss; but at the same time we rejoice" that having finished his course he now resta from his labours. It may well be said of him that, "he served his generation by the will of

God":

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In the death of Rev. B. C. Henry, D. D., this conference has lost one of its most valued mental bers. His faithful work, untiring industry, earnest preaching and abundant labours have South China. Deeply sympathizing with him left an enduring mark on mission work in as he passed through the valley of humiliation through failing health in his latter days, we re- juice in the assurance that he is now forever at rest near and like his Lord.

We send our heartfelt sympathy to his

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A. R. MARTY, Agent. Hongkong, 5th July, 1901. NOETH GERMAN FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF HAMBURG. THE Undersigned AGENTS of the above Company are prepared to accept Firs Class FOREIGN and CHINESE RISKS a

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his passing away.

BAZAAR.

The Annual bazaar of the Weselyan Mission in aid of the Boarding School for Girls was

held this afternoon and evening. The Club Theatre was placed at the disposal of the ladies

Hongkong, 18th May, 1895.

Auction.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

..

No. 209.

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of the mission. The hall was very tastefully decorated and the different tables were well supplied with fancy and useful articles. The attendance was large and the sales were rapid.THE following Particulars and Conditions,

Sale of Crown Land by Public been held in former years,

General of Fiji-will find his new appointment The programme was brought to a close by Mrs. This baxaar was quite equal to any that has

the first step in a successful and brilliant career in the judicial branch of His Majesty's colonial service. (Applause.)

The Acting Attorney-General-was-received- with applause when he rose to reply. He said Sir, I hardly know how to reply in fitting terms to the extremely kind appreciation which you have been good enough to express of my services in this Colony. I am only too con- scious, Sir, of my imperfections; and my per formances have often fallen short of what I

Anderson with "A Song of Thanksgiving This was the gem of the Recital and her last notes died away leaving a feeling of deep regret in the hearts of all

The Recital was undoubtedly a success and Mr. Grimble is to be congratulated on the same. The collection aingunted to $140. The following was the programme →→ t. Offertoire in G. Major...Leftbure-Wely. "The loly City"......Adams. 2. Tenor Solo...."

Mr. F. COLDRING.

3. Cornet and The Lost Chord" } Sullivan.

Organ ... 1 Cornet-Bandmaster StART, H.MS. Glory. 4. Soprano and ("The Lord is

Baritone Duett (my Shepherd "f Mts. ANDERSON and Mr. G. H. ARDRON,

The Angel's 5. Organ Solo

Selenade" "Jerusalem, thou

should have desired them to have been, Your Excellency has spoken only too kindly of what I have done for the public service of this Colony. The duties of the Attorney-General, as your Excellency has stated, are sometimes: very arduous indeed, and I am only too con- scious that at times perhaps I may not have shown myself entirely adequate to performing 6. Sprano Solo

them. But I shall at all times, Sir, carry with me, when looking back upon this Colony, a recollection of the very great kindness and courtesy which bave been invariably extended to me by your Excellency and all the members of this Council, official and non- official alike; and although there haye been occasions as there must be always- where the Attorney-General was not able to see eye to eye with some of the other members of this Council, I must say, Sir, I have always met with the very greatest patience from those who differed with me and the very greatest kindness and consideration upon every occasion. From my heart, Sir, 1 thank you for the extremely generous words in which you have spoken of me, and the members of the Council for the cordial manner in which they have received the words which have fallen from you (Applause.).

The Council then adjourned sine die.

FINANCE COMMITTEE,

.

A meeting of the Finance Committe was held immediately after the Council. The Colonial Secretary presided.

THE EPIDEMIC HULK.

7. Organ Solo

Smart.

G. Braga.

that killest the Mendels Prophets * (St. solia. Paul)

MIS., MUDIE,

termann.

Frances

"Andante from Grand G. Gol

Duo for 'Cello and Piano" op. 25 6. Soprano ("A Song of Thanks-

Solo

giving" 5 Allitsen. Mrs. ANDERSON.

AT THE MAGISTRACY. ·

December 6th,

FALLING THROUGH.

A. M. Phillips, steward at the Hongkong Club, got on the wrong side of the cup that cheers with the result that he behaved in a disorderly manner at the Club while under the influence of drink. He was fined $10, and bound over in the sum of $50 to keep the peace for six months.

CANTON NOTES.

"

A FIRE.

- (From Our Own Correspondent),

CANTON, December 4th. The Governor recommended the Council to

A fire of a suspicious nature occurred in the vote a sum of 51,24460 in aid of the vote of residence of a Mr. Hui, on Ko Tai Street, the $1,000 for Repairs to Epidemic Hulk Hygeia, night before last. Mr. Hui is Governor of The Chairman said-The Principal Civil Fukein province. He is a Cantonese and had Medical Officer pointed out that certain altera- a large residence in Canton. About three weeks tions were necessary on board in order to ago 3 fire occurred in this residence and result- improve the ventilation; and this money ised in considerable damage. It was suspected necessary to cover the expenditure in order to at the time that the fire was the, work of in carry out the improvements recommended by

him.

The vole was agreed to.

NEW PROPELLER FOR THE," STANLEY," The Governor recommended the Council to yote a sum of $2,345 to cover the cost of two new propellers for the steam leader Stanley

The Chairman-lon, members will remen ber that one of the propellers of the tender Stanley, which was built only a year or two ago, unfortunately met with an accident which necessitated the renewal of it or rather furnishing her with an entirely new propeller; and the Harbour Master at the same time. reported that be thought it would be wise and indeed, in the long run, more economical if an additional propeller were also obtained so that

cendiarism. It is said that just before the fire three suspicious looking persons, were seen moving about the premises. The occurrance of a second fire in so short a space of time tends to confirm the suspicion,

CANTON MISSIONARY CONFERENCE, ! The Canton Missionary Conference met yesterday, Dec. 3rd. There was a good atten. dance. in fact throughout the year the Conferences have been well attended and considerable interest manifested. Rev. Andrew Baattie read a paper on The Genesis of the Theistic Idea? -

The following resolutions regarding Drs. Kerr and Henry, two members of the Confer. ence who have died during the year were adopted by the Conference.

If an accident of a similar nature, occurred in "Whereas God la His all wise providence future. the ship would not be rendered unhas seen fit to call J. G. Kerr, M. D., LLD available while it was being made. I think from our midst after he had almost completed hon members will agree that is a wise suggest ion on the past of the Harbour Master.

the vote was agreed to..

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To watch the water gushing down,

The rains of many a week. "Ingrates!" he muttered, neath his breath,

Tis thus my gift you waste; By insufficient reservoirs ; Now drought the town shall taste!"

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"Tylam is overflowing, and

Pokfulum holds no more;

And idly down the mountain side, I hear my waters roar.

Did they but utilize the waste To flush their putrid drains,

My anger were in part appeased," But now, I'll stop the rains!"

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And on his watery fingers then, He blew a gurgling call;

And forth from every reservoir,. Leapt out the demons small; Il-omeaed sprites, of watery eye, The genii of the place, Who at their master's summoning, Dashed forth in headlong.race,

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I doom the Public Works. To everlasting contamely, For look ye, how it shirks Its duty, by not building up Sufficient tanks to fold,

The water that they, yet shall find, More precious far, than gold."

"Go thou," he turned to Tyiam's sprite, "Andirend thy dam in twain'; And give my waters liberty; While ye, cut off the rain, Go, tell the clouds withold their tears; Nor any drop shall fall,

To case them of their throbbing pain, When thirst assail them all cha

Then Smithkins heard the waters rushi- To mingle with the sea,...

And clouds, that precious moisture nursed, Evanished spectrally.

And all the Hongkong people did To business thirsty.crawl, se migë And cursed the Public Works that built, The reservoirs too small.

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the angry hum, kl He beard his name, pronounced

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