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SHOOTING:-The Hongkong Rifle Associa- tion will hold a Spoon Competition to-morrow, commencing at 2.45 p.m., Ranges two hundred, five hundred and six hundred yards. It is to be hoped that the weather will prove more propitious than it has done to-day, otherwise shooting is likely to be somewhat wild.

RESOURCEFUL, "T_A."-There is no limit to the resource of Tommy Atkins for his , amusement, no matter how great his loneliness on the veldt. A lady in South Africa writes that on visiting the soldiers at a station near De Aar, she found them playing draughts on a ruled newspaper with their regimental buttons.

THE NUMBER OF VESSELS entered at Capton during the third quarter of the year was jog as against 930 in the same period of 1990, and the number cleared was 713 compared with 953 the corresponding quarter of last year. Of those numbers there were 387 steamers and eleven sailing vessels entered from Hongkong. and 416 steamers and ten sailing vessels clear- -ed for the Colony,

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH FRIDAY DECEMBER 20, 1901.

ALLEGED ARMED ROBBERY..

At the Magistracy this morning before Mr. F. M. Hazeland Kwok Wai, hawker, of West Point, Kong Chan Shing, firewood dealer, Prayn, W., Ng Tu, fireman, Praya, W., and Lam Leung, cook, of Tai-kok-isin were charged with robbing Man Yung, an oyster deater, while being armed with revolvers at Castle Peak, on the 16th inst. It is alleged that they stole from him five pieces of clothing, a blanket, a cigar holder, a silver watch and. chain, one jade-stone bangle, and 565 in money,

They were remanded until morning.

to-morrow"

THE CATHOLIC UNION:

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AT THE MAGISTRAUY.

December zoth,

A SWEET HAU.

It is very evident that Li Mo has acquired a sweet tooth while boating in the harbour, He stole seven bags of sugar, weighing 1300 lbs. and valued at $48, the property of the Fat Hong Company. He leaves the sea for three month.

ABSAULT.

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Heary. Thompson, a stoker, on H.M.S. Cressy got astray in Ship Street the other night and assaulted four "ladies" of casy virtue. He paid $3 into the Catanial Exchequer.

THE DEADLY. DRUG.

Lau Chung Chi collects rates in addition to The following appeal is issue by the above trading in opium. Whether he is very successful institution :—.

in his former capacity is a matter of doubt, The other day he was found with 14 taeis and three mace of prepared opium, and is inets eight mace of dross. He preferring paying $350 to going to gani for three months.

Mission House, Caine Road.

Hongkong, December, 1901,

A XMAS APPEAL ON BEHALF OF TÚS POOR CHILDREN AND THE POOR OLD PEOPLE. WHOSE HARDSHIPS ARE MANY AND PLEASURES FEW.

A NEW SYSTEM of house erection is said to have been tried and proved successful.

Dear Sir,-We know that you are very busy Instead of building brick by brick, the struc

at this time of the year, but we know your tures are formed by pouring a kind of cement between moulds. When it has set the moulds.oodness and we are fully confident that in are removed, leaving the house starding in spite of the pressure of business, you are always gladly willing to do something, any little thing one solid piece. Needless to state it will not be tried in Hongkong, where so many systems that is within your reach in assisting us in pur

have failed.

THE CHARGE against Mr. R. A. Hendrils, Malay and Siamese interpreter at H. B. M. Consulate Bangkok, of, having on or before October 22nd last, stolen an extract of an entry in a register of births in the colony of Hongkong from H. B. M. Consulate office, and with having sold or otherwise disposed of the same to a Chinaman named Tay Kow Keng has beer 'decided in favour of the defendant.

THE HOPE, DIAMOND originally weighed 112 carats. It was bought in India in 1642 by M. Tavernier, a well-known French traveller, who sold it to Louis XIV. It was one of the jewels of the French crown until 1792, when it was seized by the revolutionists and deposited in the Garde Meuhe. Some time later it was stolen, and absolutely no trace of it could br found, In 1830, however, the stone, which had been considerably rug came into the possession of Mr. Eliason, and was pronounced by experts to be part of the stone bought in

India.

L AND THE NOVELIST:-The following story concerning the late Li Hung Chang and Mr. Richard Harding Davis, the American novelist and war correspondent, appears in the current issue of Today :—“When, a few years back, Li visited the United States he had Mr. Davis as a fellow-passenger, and the two got into conversation. Questioned by the Chinese Viceroy, Mr. Davis stated that he was a writer by profession, and was at that time engaged in writing a novel. When he received this in telligence, Li turned on his heel, with n look of utter disdain on his face, and, as he parted from Mr. Davis, said cuttingly, Writing a novel indeed You ought to be ashamed of yourself? A big, strong, able-bodied man like yourself ought to be at work. Why don't you find some work to do To this question Mr.. Davis was discreetly silent."

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THIRD YEAR OF CHRISTMAS-TREE ENTER- TAINMENTS TO THE POOR 'CHILDREN

AND THE OLD PEOPLE.

With the help of our kind friends last year we were able to provide Xmas Trents to about 50 Children and 150 Id People. To continue effectively the work this year we need every body's help.

If every reader of this appeal would send along one thing, the total number of gifts would leap from tens to hundreds.

SIMPLE INEXPENSIVE ARTICLES are the best for our purpose. · Send anything in the way of Toys, Picture Books, Scrap books, Sweets, Cakes, Bonbons, which children revei in Costly toys and clothings are unsuitable.

The gifts will be distributed to the Poor Children in the rooms of the Orphanage Glenenly on Christmas Day at 3 p.m. where

and when they will be gathered for a Tea-Party, We shall be glad if you will be present on the occasion, for if you were to witness the joys of the children, and to see the pleasure given you would feel indeed amply compensated for the assistance rendered.

Any gift you can send will be gratefully received by our Chaplain, the Revd. Father G. M. Spada, or by

Yours faithfully,

W. GARDNER,

Vice-President.

THE RETURN OF THE COURT.

YUNG LU KEEPS HIS WORD.

KAIFENG 14th December.. Yesterday (13th) the weather turned out cold and lowering and in the evening it came on to drizzle. At about mini, ht, however, it became clear again and at ro o'clock this morning their. Majesties made the first move on their return journey to Peking. This was the crossing of the Yellow River at Liuyuan (outside the city walls of Kaifeng); their Majesties lunching on board the Imperiál barge, en rout. The Im perial Travellers will pass the night at Hsintien, the first stage of the return journey towards

Peking.-N. C. D. News, Cor,

Comniending on the above the North China Daily News says:~

A NEW BOOK-The Chinese Soldier and Other Sketches, By Alfred Cunningham, is little book that ought to become very popular amongst Hongkongites, and which will serve as a capital souvenir for residents and globe- trotters to send home. The sketches are in. teresting, well written and full of interest, deal-ed this morning in anotheir column, it will he ing as they do with malters ranging from a Chinese telegraph office to the fall of Manila.

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Pung Hong keeps a store, and Wong Sing deals in fish. Tung was unlawfully possessed of two tzels of prepared opium, and Wong was satisfied with a smaller quantity of dress. The storekeeper got six weeks, and his fishy col- league a month with hard labour.

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Lau Kwan is evidently.a.fighting man. H& was found unlawfully possessed of three re- volvers and 75 cartridges, and when accused assaulted a constable. He could not pay $250 on the first count and get three months, and for the assault he goes to prison for another month. The arms and ammunition were forfeited

FOOCHOW NOTES.

FoocHow, December 14th. H. I. G. M. Cruiser Geter arrived at Pagoda on the roth instant.

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The Winter Race Meeting, which extended over Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday this The weather was week, was a great success. all that could be desired and the attendance: was larger than ever known. The enjoyment of the three days was greatly enhanced by the presence of a band which came up each day through the kindness of Commander Hilbrand of the Geier.

At the Auction of the Race ponies this after. noon, the following prices were realised, Sans- atout $60 ; Chicane $30; Poacher $35; Pegasus 522; Teufel $30; Golobock $21; Nutberry $65: Rose de France $175 ; Alergury and Sobraon advertised for the sale were, withdrawn before the auction.

Tickets may be, hd from Mrs. FORBES, East Point, or from Yembers of the Committee of the Society.

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The repetition of the performance ofa Libény | ..: -- Hali" which took place last night was a great success. The representation was considered even better than that of a fortnight ago.

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NOTICE is hereby given that the SEVEN- TEENTH ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING of the SHAREHOLDERS of theatre Company will be held at the Regis tered Offices of the Company, 38 and 40, Queen's Road Central, on FRIDAY, the 27th THE VICTORIA day of December, 1901. at Noon, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the General Statement. of Managers together with a Accounts for the year ending 30th November, 1901.

The players in the Tennis Tournament were steadily at work from. two o'clock till dusk set in and there were many hard, fought games. The couples were planned to make a close finish and it was truly exciting to watch According to the Kaifeng telegram publish which of the "favourites" would be "first past the post? You perceive, even I have observed that their Majesties, the Emperor and caught the racing fever, and why not, when the Empress Dowager, with the rest of the it proves a worthy excuse for three new gowns,

date fixed the other day by Imperial Edice of a rechauffé of last season's doubtful,best ; it namely, the 14th of December, for the return has to be the freshest of the fresh to stand the journey to Peking, leaving Kaifeng at 10

test of our brilliant sunshine, The Grand o'clock on the morning of that day (Saturday). Stand and Paddock were bright and very gay. As will be remembered by readers of these You would perchance not look for smartness columns, it was stated on Saturday morning on from an outport tucked away in the depths of reliable, authority that the Grand Secretary China land, but there was much to be seen Yorg Lu had, in reply to anxious enquiries on all three race days that would not have from one of the highest Chinese, officials at been worn amits in Bond Street. How can I present in Shanghal, a few days ago, declared write of racing, who only watch the ponies that that H. E. was certain the Court would start. carry the bonniest colours, but everyone; on the date named. News received yes. seemed glad at everyone else's wins and terday from K'alfing now states that never an overcast face did 1 see, went H. E.'s reply was sent on account of the the luck never so far astray, Alas! that rumours that had suddenly sprung up that the the coming man in Foochow follows not Empress Dowager was afraid to return to In the steps of those who, in the good THE EXECUTION AT THE GOAL Peking on the date fixed by her, owing to the old days, owned trained and rode their own non-settlement of the Manchurine question ponies, but far be it from me to repine if this and the failure of Viceroy Yuan Shiti-k'ai in brings jockeys from the North and South, The inquast on the body of Kwok Tak Kung, persuading the Foreign Representatives to gave fresh faces and all so welcome. Feminine the head of the pirate gang, who shot Chanup the Provisional Government at Tientsin. fancies always centre round the race for the Shing Tak at Cup-sui-mun, on the 13th August Besides what has been given of the reply of Ladies' Purse and the gift of the more than last, and was sentenced to death by the Acting Yung Lu, it is now stated that HE. further twenty coveted sovereigns was an interesting Chief Justice on the 22nd November was held asked the high official in question and also episode. Have you ever, I wonder, realized yesterday afternoon at the Gsol by Coroner those of the Yangtze provinces to keep up the attractions of a stable tes? There is much Hareland.

their hearts as he was using all his best en-to commend the bearing off of one's weary and. deavours and influence with the Empress dusty person by some kindly owner's wife, to Dowager to persuade her to listen to his advice the refreshment of a comfortable chair accom and return to Peking, and that he would panied by tea and sweet things. The stables guarantee that their. Majesties would leave for the time being are converted into the K'aiföng for Peking on the date fixed" In a snuggest nooks, bright with bunting and previous telegram to the same high officials your hostess colours. We have all realized it is stated that H. E. declared to them long. since that appetite is the best sauce,

NAN BUOY has dragged about that he was convinced that China needed and many a day have we bungered for such a Band as has most graciously beautifled our peace and amicable relations with foreign: Race week, and should its favours extend to too yards to the South East of its former

the Ball on Monday it will make your scribe; position, nations and that he would stake even his own life to attain this end-"for my

one glad atom in a joyous throng.

A Due Notice will be given when it is replaced

1 life is of no account when compared to the preservation of the dynasty and the peace and

Following hard on the Races came the in position.

G. A. FORSAITH,'

Harbour Master. integnity of the Empire and that he was repetition of Liberty Hall" and it says much ready to meet whatever fats had in store for when amateur acting will bear a second inspec him in Poking, so long as he could persuade tion. You had my verdict a week ago and the Court to return to that city. The telegram that but an echo of the praises on all sides, a from Kaifeng, reporting that the Court had fresh chorus of which has now braken out actually commenced its return journey towards afresh. Peking on the date fixed, may be taken, there fore, as a proof that Yung Lu has kept his word and that more may be expected from his efforts te consolidate friendly relations between Chipa and the Powers

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The first witness called was Mr. Edgar John Pierpoint, the Chief Warder at the Gaol, who deposed that the body which the jury had viewed was that of Kwok Tak Kung, who was received into prison on the 22nd Nov,, under sentence of death. That sentence, he said, was duly carried out at 5.8 that morning there being present the Assistant Superint tendent, Mr. R. H. Craig. Dr. Lemort, the Acting Medical Officer, himself, and the usual escort of officers.

Dr. R. Lamort, the Acting Medical Officer at the Victoria Gaol, stated that he was called to the prison early that morning, and was present at the execution of Kwok Tak Kung. Death was caused instantaneously by dislocation of the first and second vertebrae, as was revealed afterwards by an autopsy

The Jury returned a verdict in accordance with the medical testimony, and the dopo ditions were forwarded to H,E. the Governor.

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