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His Majesty's Progress,

LONDON, August 5th, His Majesty the King yesterday uscended and descended staircase of the royal yacht, unaided.

the

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, THURSDAY, AUGUST 7, 1902.

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should like to say one word only. We had hoped to be able to present Your Excellency with

preay well known to every one, but it may not be out of place just to give a short sum- mary of the facts. Nearly four years ago scheme was brought forward by Mr. Ford, the SOUVENIR OF THIS OCCASION head of the folanical Department, to whom, in the shape of a little silver barrow, but the "therefore, the principal credit is certainly due silversmith has not completed his work and we (Applause) Well, the scheme came bolore would ask your Excellency to do is the honour me in my capacity of Officer Commanding the of accepting it when the work is finished Troops, and opposed it. Looking back to

(Applause). my reasons now: I can truly say that my op: Reception of Visitors.

position at that time was as honest as have Admiral Idjumi, of the Japanese Navy been my endeavours now of late to further the has been received in audience by Kingcheme. Tut it is simply that my views have Edward.

tadened as my experience here grew. First of ullah had no means then of being able to see the courmous progress and prosperity that foretell boils for Hongkong and Kowloon Then also the garrison of those days was about one-half the strength it is now, and it seemed to me then that with the small garrison it was

Ex-Empress Eugenie visited"

Majcs ties King Edward and Queen Vexandra yesterday

(Shanghai Timer) Conferences over Biam. FRENCH COURSE TAKING SHAPE AT- ST. PETERSBURO..

LONDON, August 3rd,

better to keep it together because I had not then realised the enormous possibilities of this Kowloon hinte.land, which we had not at that lime occupied-the possibilities for maneuve

any other place in the world the

enjoyed this year, by reason of the fact that a licence is required for the possession and carrying of armis Payment has to be made for the licence. It is absurd on the part of our authorities to order the enforcement of a | provision of our laws for shooting in territory belonging to China. It is the Chinese who can exact payment from sportsmen, since shooting is indulged in on their territory. It His Excellency replied, Chlef justice, ladies is not all the enactments of our Code that are gentlemen,—I am not going to inflict a long applicable to our colonies. The Government speech upon you now. I am afraid I made a might have bean more considerate before long one just now but, as 1 have said, every-promulgating an uapopular measure calculated thing had to be explained and it took some to restrict the liberty of its own subjects. little time to do so. It only remains for me to thank you from the bottom of my heart for ALLEGED SMUGGLING OF ARMS having honoured us by identifying both myself and my wife with this opening ceremony, and. also to thank you for so kindly coming here to see it. I know that in the present state of the

weather it was a strong and a plucky thing for many ladies to come here. With

THE TYPHOONS

Franco-Russian relations in Asia having troops which 1 think are enjoyed in hardly morning it is a kind and gracious act you

POSSIBILITIES OF RIFLE EXERCISE

come the subject of active diplomatic conference at St. Petersburg Territorial projects in Siam are believed to be under consideration. b. for the troops, which I think are of a higher Doumer, until recently Governor of Indo-China, Expresents. French interests, but the French scope than you can find almost anywhere else; Minister at Bangkok, is expected soon, when and, lastly, the possibilities of quartering troops in heakly camps where they can practise those plans concerning the future course of Francmancevics and rifle exercises which our recent Siamese territory will probably invite Russian official sanction. Siam has taken alarm and is seeking counsel of England in hope that neutrality of the Mekong Valley zane may be préserved.

TYPHOON WAINING.

In bis daily report issued this afternoon, Mr. F., G. Figg states:--

On the 7th at tram. The typhoon is crossing Central Formen, moving probably towards North-west, Bad weather in the Formosa Channel.

Barometer falling on the China coast and over W. Japan, rising slowly in Luzon. High pressure over E. Japan. Forecast-West to South-west winds, moderate; fair.

KING'S PARK.:

YESTERDAY'S CEREMONY.

experiences in South Africa have shown to be 30 necessary for the proper training of troops So when Mr. Stewart Lockhart, the Jale Colonial Secretary, brought up the scheme again to me, my former objections were ro moved and I endeavoured to further the scheme

in all possible ways.... He brought the scheme up first to the Coronation Committee and it was accepted by them; and I believe also it has been accepted by the whole of the people of Hongkong and Kowloon. (Applause.) But the time was short. It was proposed to make it a part of the Coronation celebration. The time was short to do it.. There are

are many interests involved. The Navy has interests. the Army has interests, and the Colonial Go vernment have great interests. I was going to say at first that these interests were conflicting, but as long as the present Colonial Secretary, Mr. May, and myself are working together 1 can truly say that those

we have bad and with the heavy storm this

have done, and I beg to thank you all. Before and the Coronation Committee, especially Mr. I conclude, I must also thank the Chief Justice Chatham and Mr. Hewett. Mr. Chatham has put up things not once or twice, but I think three or four times, and as he put up the maished so the typhoon blew in down (Laughter.) Yet, at the same time, he went on with perseverance; so with Mr. Hewett. He determined the thing should he done, and determined it against typhoons and against the weather. I have to thank them with my whole heart and to thank you all. (Applause.)

Three cheers were given for Major-General and Lady Gascoigne, and after the visitors witnessed the military siluting the crowd dis

persed..

MACAO NOTES.

(From Our Correspondent.)

MACAO, August 6th.

THE TYPHOON. The main topic of conversation during the end of last week and the beginning of this has been the storm. While Hongkong suffered some daniage and fatalities took place by the collapse of houses, Macao did not go altogether A BRILLIANT FUNCTION.

INTERESTS WILL NEVER BE CONFLICTING, unscathed. The appearance in port of the because both he and myself share the same Inhabitants of Hongkong have recently been

5. 5. Bleungshan on Sunday afternoon after views that the Navy and the Army and he civil having been overdue more than eighteen hours somewhat unfortunate in selecting dates for the performance of various public functions, and commercial element all go hand in hand relieved much anxiety, and the account related and depend each upon the other. (Applause) by the passengers of the exciting trip from Land not the" least noteworthy instance was the.

Therefore wherever there are many interests Hongkong evoked much sympathy for our turning of the first sod of the, new park at Kowloon particularly, On no less than three it is simply a case of give and take. But, ladies welcomed visitors. The storm did not rage occasions the ceremony had to be postponed, and gentlemen, where there are many interests here with anything like the same force as it did but yesterday fine, weather favoured the it takes time for there adjustment and therefore in Hongkong nor yet was it of such long occasion and King's Park, Kowloon, is now an was very glad to hear the Chief Justice say duration.

The damage done was incon- established fact. II.E. Major-General Sir W, that you must not expect because this park has aiderable. Afloat the only casualties to be J. Gascoigne, K.C.M.G., arrived punctually at been apend to day you will in a week's time recorded is the capsizing of three Chinese time to perform the ceremony, and members have a properly equipped park. The main fact junks. Ashore Lyo Chinese houses collapsed of the communities, favoured by the Govern of the question is that the Secretary for Warand in Bazarinho, one of which was attended by the ment loan of double deck launches, the Secretary of State for the Colonies have loss of four lives-three women and one maa. werd in great evidence. The Army, both promised that this park shall be, and there. A big theatrical matshed erected for the annual officials and the Coronation Committee, ac fore the park is an accomplished fact, although native festivals held at this season of the year companied by their wives, were also well it may take some little time to get it into proper, was blown down. Scaffoldings and sheds over represented. Intending spectators were can order and adjust the interests I have already buildings in course of erection throughout the veyed free from Blake pier to Blackhead's spoken of. Well, you know that the opening town suffered more or less the same fate. The wharf situated not a long distance from the of this park was intended to form part of the smaller and older houses in Chunambeiro, the park, where the Band and a company of the Coronation celebrations-the Coronation of our most exposed position on the Praia Grande, Hongkong Regiment, under Major Berger King. Weall remember, everyone of ushere, the were badly shaken. Through the roofs of some commanding, were placed at the entrance feeling of horror, almost of despair, when news rain poured in, literally, in torrents and innun- of the new lung." On the arrival of came of the King's dangerous illness and how dated the floors below. In one house as much H.E., accompanied by Her Ladyship, the Coronation had to be postponed; but happily as two fest of water collected on the ground general salute w given and six bars of the wa have better new's now. But as it was post-floor with no means of draining it off. The National “Anthém played. The suite. were poned I was content that I should take a back sooner the relaying of this district is taken in condially received by His Honour W. Meigbsent. I was content with having done my hand the better.. It is a work deserving the Goodman, Chief Justice and Chairman of little part in connection with the park and it early attention of Government. the Coronation Committee. He conducted did not signify who opened it. I was anxious then to a stand, specially erected for the that the qu occasion.

THE ACTUAL OPENING CEREMONY THE ATTENDANCE.``

should not take place until the park was ready The local celebrities present included Hon. really to be opened. But a number of the W. Chatham, Director of Public Works; Hon principal residents of Kowloon some ago of R. Murray Rumsey, Harbour Master His them came forward and in a petition to which Honour A. G. Wise, Puline Judge; Hon. C. Sthey signed their names asked me in a way Sharp, flon. G. W. F. Playfair, Hon. R which I can never forget if, who had been Shewan; Hon. Captain H. W-Trefusis, ADC interested in this park, would come to open it Mr. F, J. Badeley, Captain Superintendent of Well, ladies and gentlemen, I can only tell 1 lice; Mr. R. F. Johnston, Private Secretary you that of the many kindnesses I have received to His Excellency Mr. E. A. Hewell, Mri Gin Hongkong this was the greatest kindness Stewart, Mr. H. P. Tooker, and Chevalier 2 Volpicelli.

and the greatest honour, and both myself and my wife will never forget it. Well, naturally.

fcordially and gladly accepted the invitation. Therefore to-day it is my great honour and my great pleasure to take a part in this opening ceremony of the King's Park, I believe as 1 said before that it will be a lasting boon to the future residents of Kowloon; and I trust that they will always associate with it the name of King Edward the VII, our King, whom we

THE FRENCH АТ МАСЛО.

In your paper of last Friday Lord Cranborne is reported to have stated, in reply to a ques- tion by Mr. Weir in Parliament, that he had

war at Macas on the 25th June last. The fol- not heard of the arrival of any French man-of- lowing extract from the local official gazette of the 5th ult, is an eloquent comment on the Bri- tish Intelligent Department in regard to affairs in this part of the world :-

Shipping Return,

Harbour Master's Office, Macao. Vessels entered and cleared from

the 23rd to 29th june, 1902.

OFFICIAL ENQUIRY AT MACAO,,

as late as Wednesday evening. On Tuesday, he was apparently well and bathed with bis companions. This seems to somewhat dis- count the promaine poisoning theory, More over, this particular boy did not sit at either of the two tables referred to, but as another table; though it is considered possible that he might have had a second helping from due of them. However, an inquest was demanded by the local authorities, and the body of one of the Gray-Owens was conveyed to Shanghai for a ̈ post-mortem examination. The results of the investigation were such as to leave no doubl that the unfonunate boys had fallen victims not to plomaine poisoning, but to cholera. From which it follows that it was net necessarily the pies that did the mischief, but that the salad which the boys took with the pic, or even the water they drank, may have contained the fatal. germs. There has been a good deal of cholesdi is the large native town that backs the settle

To-day's Advertisements.

NOTICE

Government House for June 16th are

LL those who received Invitations to

reminded that the Postponed: Reception will

take place on MONDAY, 11th instant, at

GOVERNMENT HOUSKARAZ

DRESS: Evening Dress Naval and Mili- tary Officers Mess Dress,

Hongkong, 7th August, 1901,

We have received from the Consul-General ment of Chefoo, and experience goes to show from the Registrar, Supreme Court,

copy of the Boletim Officing of Maceo of the for Portugal, Conselheiro A. G. Romano, a

possible to make certain of keeping out the that, in such circumstances, it is well nigh im

dread disease.

DROWNING FATALITIES.

on..

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WEDNESDAY, the 13th August, 1902, at NOON, on HOARD, the River Steamer “BAKAN MARU,” now lying of Wanchai, DRA Solicitor, or to the Auctioneers,

For Particulars, apply to S..W. TSO, Esq

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short while ago. On the oth inst, a missionary A sad case of drowning.occurred here a resident here named Dr. Lase accompanied by his nephew, Mr. C. G. Roberts, went out in a

between the shore and a steamer belonging to distance from the sinail jetty to a point midway small boat for a.bathe. They'rowed out a short

the Queen's Hotel, and about ace yards from either. This was at 6.00 in the afternoon. quarter of an hour later Dr. Case was brought ashore by a sampan in an exhausted condition with just enough strength left in him to men were able to swim, but Mr. Roberts was | ejaculate that his nephew was drowned. Both

strong swimmer. It appears that the latter jumped in first, but, on anding himself Undersigned have received instructio farther from the boat than he expected, lust his nerve and immediately began to shout forhelp fatal mistake. Instead of rowing to his assist. His uncle then made what turned out to be a ance he jumped in after him. The drowning man, however, had lost all presence of mind and

not

4th inst. Mr. Romano desires attention to be drawn to a circular letter published therein and signed by Mr. Alfredo Lello, Colonial Secretary. It is addressed to the Harbour Master of Macao. Identical letters were also mayors), the Protector of Chinese, and the forwarded to the Admin-stradores (or city Captain Superintendent of Police. The circular is to the effect that a newspaper, published in Hongkong, having given publicity to the rumour that recently arms have been imported unknown destination, a searching inquiry into Macao and from there re-exported with

was ordered to be instituted with a view to ascertain if in reality, arms have been imported into Macao and what has been their cltimate destination. Separate reports were duly furnished by the respective officers concerned and they all agree that the rumour. is without foundation. Capt. F. J. Rodrigues, his struggles made it impossible to save him. the Protector of Chinese, in his report dated The doctor considers he held on, at imminent risk to himself, for ten minutes, but was at the 4th instant, states: "From the 15th Octo-length compelled by sheer exhaustion to let go. ber last no munition of war whatever has A passing sampan only arrived to be in tinic entered this city, and since the 27th June, 1900, | to be of assistance to the would-be rescuer, and there has not been exported to any place the body of the drowned man was only recovered by divers the next morning. That munitions of war of any description."

such a thing should have occurred in broad daylight, and within so short a distance of the Bund, makes it all the more lamentable. Mr. Roberts, who was ouly 35 years of age, belong- ed to an extreme sect of Non-conformists. He came from the neighbourhood of Bristol and was anticipating a visit home on furlough,

Another fatality of a similar kind befell one of the men of the Cressy. A number of sailors were bathing off the ship, which was anchored in the deep western entrance, when one of them was, it is supposed, seized with cramp and sank immediately, in sight of his com week afterwards, when the body was washed rades.. The sen gave not-up its dead till a ashore near the Parade ground on the main and at a point nearly opposite the Commis sioner's residence.

WEI-HAI-WEI NOTES.

(From Our Own Correspondent.}

WEL-HAI-WEI, July 18th, Wei-hai-wei, as one would expect of a place which possesses a bay six miles by three, and numerous smaller inlets and recesses along its

70 MILES OF COAST,

The European population of Wei-hai-wei has niready been substantially increased by the'

ADVENT OF SUMMER VISITORS from Shanghai, Hongkong and Tientsin. Nearly all the bungalows, including those at Half Moon Bay, are occupied. The Queco's Hotel has doubled itself, and looks more imposing than ever. Though the contractor's date for the completion of the extension (August 1st) has not arrived, there is a fair qouta of visitors! Now The

is a great place, considering its youth, for boating and yachting. The little jetty at Port Edward, which thrusts its friendly length into the sea at the eastern end of the Hund, is a rallying point for sailing craft al and sundry, the largest on this side being a a rater called the Ella. Then the island is the home of many more, either the property of residents on the island or affiliated, stali I say, to one or other of the warships stationed here. So that on a breezy day, the broad expanse of the Bay is dotted with many white wings," bearing their owners to pleasure; and from Liu-kung- tao to the wide southern sweep of the Bay there is a five-mile stretch of sea to cruise in. let me propound unto you a mystery-never or rarely do they "venture" out of the Bay. Strong winds we know are apt to rise with unexpected suddenness out of the South and West, on which occasions, a small boat in the midst of this wide area of sea would undoubtedly have a bad time of it. Now Half Moon Bay and Whitesand Bay, which are along the coast to the north, afford a delightful cruising ground along a coast

SPRINKLED WITH ISLANDS, full of interest and natural charm. Yet this is discreetly" avoided. There 15 a general idea, which has its foundation in pure ignorance, that Wei-hai-wei is Wei-hai-wei Bay, and that when you have seen that you may,

that there is, in fact, nothing more to see, it as the Italian says of his beloved Naples, die is a mistake of course, but one which time will rectify. There is another idea abroad which may be described as purely sentimental, and for which "arm-chair critics," and elderly ladies (who have never entered a sailing-boat and never would tempt Providence by thinking of such a thing) are responsible. These people declare with an air of solemn conviction that it dangerous, if not positively wicked, to go "out of the Bay." And it is wonderful to what a range this sort of idea extends if only it is propagated by someone who is best more than others with the gift of speech. However, these good people are always logical. The obvious fact does not seem to occur to them -which would occurto most people-that when these strong southerly winds do arise, the Bay

to be in; while the vicinity of Half Moon Bay is, by virtue of its very position, in the most sheltered part of the territory. This senti in-the-bay croaker could be persuaded to put mental idea is bound to die, but if only the stay-

his theories to the test of actual experience, it would dis a little faster.

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his Lordship to Chief Justice opened the proceedings by addressing His Excellency as follows: Your Excellency, On behalf of the Coronation Commitee I have now. the honour to ask your Excellency to perform the Ceremony of cutting the first sad of the King's Park, and at the same time I would ask Lady Gascoigne to be so kind as to plant a small trée in memory of the occasion. It will pro- thought at one time was to be taken away from received officially by a guard of honour and the is for a small sailing boat about the worst place

bably take some considerable period of time for the

present rough site to lake the shape of what we usually know as a park, but everything must have a beginning, and we trust that future years the people of this Colony will reap

the benefit of the park that you have come here to inaugurate to-day (Applause.)

His Excellency said-Chief Justice, ladies and gentlemen, I confess that it is with a certain amount of diffidence that approach you this afternoon, because I fear almost that

of late my public utterances have been a little'

us by death suddenly in the moment of his Coronation; but thanks to God's mercy we hope he has recovered and will live to rule us for many years. (Applause.) Now, ladies and gentlemen, with your permission I will proceed.

to carry out the programme

RETURNING THE SOD. TO

June 24-French river gunboat Vigilante, commandant Ducoroy, 150 tons, 575 h.p., 6 guns. June 25-French cruiser D'Entrecasteaux, commiandant Fonenet, 8,000 tons, 13,700 h.p. 28 guns, from Kwangchau-wan, with H.E. Vice-Admiral Bayle on board.. The gunboat Avalanche, 170 tons, was also in port on that day. The Adiniral, was customary salute fired from the San Francisco fort. His Excelency and suite were enter tained to dinner on the following day by the D'Entrecasteaux left Mache 28th June. French Consul here, Mr. A Basto. The

The order rendering.compulsory the

REGISTRATION OF VISITORS in hotels here has been rescinded. This is as it should be.

POLICING OF THE TOWN,

BDIVISION OF THE FLEET,

including the battleships Albion and Goliath, and the cruiser Talbot left bere ou a cruise a week ago. They are expected back for the Coronation. The Glory, Ocean, Cressy, Ar- gonaut, Eclipse, Alacrity and Humber are in port. Commander Daintree, who has been for nearly a year in charge of the Naval Depot here, has been appointed to the last named. During the time that he has been here he has done a great service to the community by edit- ing the Wel-Hal-Wei Garetle which had at least the merit of supplying us with pccasional telegrams.

FORMOSA AND CHINA.

THE HONGKONG RUN.

teather of the Osaka Shosen Kaisha is bow running between Formosa and Hongkong twice a month, for which service the Formosan amounting to Yen 52,353 for the cuirent fiscal Government is to pay the Company a subsidy

year. The Formosan Government contem-

plate increasing this subsidy to such an extent Shanghai, and the number of voyages increased to 30 in the year, says the Nagasaki Press. This service is believed to be of the bighest importance in its effect on the trade between

that the route can be extended as” far ́as

Formosa and certain China ports.

OPIUM QUOTATIONS.

Hongkong, 7th August. To-day's quotations are as follows:--

Per chest. NEW PATRA...

5912) BENARES

@912 OLD PATNA ...

@9271 BENARES

.@ 915

@ 97,5/1010 @1025/40 [email protected]

NEW MALWA ...iona OLD## PERSIAN-Best quality.

Co-day's Advertisement.

The latest news from Chefoo respecting the EASTERN AND) AUSTRALIAN STEAM, terrible tragedy at the.

C. 1. M. SCHOOL:

too frequent. That has not been my fault, but I fear lest I should weary you by listening to speeches from one man and that man, moreover, one to whom public speaking does not come sp. easily as it does to many I would ask you to belleve one thing, however, and that is that every word that I say I always honestly and truly mean. When I tell you, therefore, that 1 Invited by the Chief Justice, Lady Gascoigbo cenies from houses in the very heart of the city.ice..of the ice-chest melted with unexpected.

His Excellency, with a spade already placed in the ground, cut out a square of turf, and after casting it into a two wheeled barrow, near by. capsized it again on to the sod, amid loud. There lately arrived from Lisbon five officers does not put a better complexion on the axira- applause. He King's Park, and I ask you all to give three here is the large number of officers, some with-9th int, there live been three more deaths, This is the first sod of the for duty in the colony. What is observable ordinary affair. Since my brief telegram of the cheers for His Majesty King Edward the out even any definite position assigned to them, making the grim total of 13. Up to the present Seventh

the streets of the city. In many roads not a generally Accepted as the cause of the whereas there is a paucity of soldiers to patrol the theory of plomaine poisoning has been single guardian of the peace is met with so catastrophe. I have on excellent authority the that any ill-disposed person can freely commit following explanation of what originally an offence without fear of arrest. Petty lar happened that on an unusually hot day, the

rapidity, so that in two ples on the top shelf, beyond the reach of its preserving influence, decomposition set in Two boys were taken and died that night (Sunday,

consider it

THE HIGHEST PRIVILEGE" AND HONOUR

be allowed

when

men

identified with the opening

30%, an

Everyone joined in giving the ringing cheers, not the least heaty coming from the popular Major General standing with helmet in hand,

have taken place without the culprits being

un to earth.

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QUEEN MINES, LIMITED

JOTICE is hereby given that an EXTRA- N°

ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING of the above Company will be held at the OFFICES of the Company, 38 and 49, Queen's Road Centrai, on FRIDAY, 22nd August, 1902, at 15.45 AM, when the Subjoined Kesolution, which was passed at an Extraordinary General Meeting of the Company held on Tuesday, 5th August, 100%, will be submitted for confirmation as a SPECIAL RESOLUTION, namely

"That the Company be wound up voluntarily and that ARTHUR RYLANDS LOWE, of Victoria, in the Colony of Hongkong, Chartered Accountant, be, and he is hereby appointed, Liquidator for the purpose of such winding up.” DOING MEN

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SUNKEN DANGER; NOTICE is hereby given that Captain W. Clarke of s.2. Heung Shan reports,

that, a large fenk lies sunk in the Great-West Channel,

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The reported Position of the Wrecks is follows: The Northernmost island of Kau Chau, or Nine Islands bearing N.N.W, and Chung Chan. Si Island E. by S. S. At high water the top of the mast is about s feet above. (water;

LA. BYWORTH,

Bay Harbour Master,

Approved,

AUSTRALIAN," Captain Schaw, will be despatched for the above Ports, on FRIDAY, the 15th instant, at Daylight.

This well-known' Steamer is specially fitted

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Commissioner of Customs. for Passengers, and has a Refrigerating Cham-Cesión House, CERAM ber, which ensures the supply of Fresh Provi Carito, th August, 1902. sions, Ice, &c., throughout the voyage.

This Steamer is installed throughout with the Electric-light,

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afterward planted a small tree which, unless removed by a typhoon, may be a lasting, monument to the occasion. Needless to men- tion the ceremony was loudly, applauded t

ven an additional graceful effect by sportsmen are beginning to bestir them the 6th.) and within 48 hours a dozen | are carried.

press Her Ladyship with selves, Two or three weeks from now succumbed, All of these had been sitting snipe begin to appear when the season for at one or other of the two tables from which manly sport may be sold to be heralded in, the fatal pics were served. – One of the victims, The same "freedom as hitherto cannot be however, a boy of to named Cyril Mulloy, died

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His Majesty the King yesterday ascended and descended the staircase of the royal yacht, unaided.

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