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IMPORTANT OPIUM CASH,

28th bit.

At the Magistracy, this morning, before Mr. H. D.J. Gompertz, four Chinamen from 107 Benham Strand, were charged for being in possession of 2n taels of raw opium, 714els a mace of prepared opium, and a taels of opium dross, without valid certificates from the Opium Farmer. The defendants pleaded that the opium was only for samples, but section 6 of the Opium Ordinance lays it down that no person other than the Opium Famer, or a duly licensed dealer, shall have in his possession or under his control, any loose opium without a certificate of purchase from a licensed dealer, unless he can. prove to the satisfaction of a magistrate, (1) that the said opium is covered by a certificate from one of the licensees, and (2) thai he has received it under an official export per- mit; provided always that it shall be in the absolute discretion of the officer charged with the issuing of export permits to grant or with hold the same, and that this section shall not apply in samples not exceeding two taels covered by a valid certificate. In this case expert evidence was led lo prove the mode of, testing samples of raw opium, in which it was shown that the raw opium has to be boiled before the quality of the opium can be as- certained, and the Ordinance farther.provides that no person, ether than the Opium Farmer

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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1904.

Chan Wing, manager of the Fu Fung Chinese firm in Wing Lok Street West. He said that shortly after 4 p.m, on the 23rd ult, be received

Information of the fire, and on proceeding to the spot found it raging in No. 3 godown, whilst the other godowns soon caught. He could not get near the fire. In the godowns his firm had stored 5,584 bags of rice, each bag containing 193 lbs., 875 casks of broken glass, a quantity of brass and brass tubing, the latter weighing about 25 piculs; ten bags of cotton wool, and other goods. The whole was insured for $55,000, In eight different Companies. His godown books were all burned. These werd kept by the godown-keeper.

Examined by Mr. Looker-There were six partners in the business. His business was to buy, and sell from the godown. He knew what was in the godown at the time of the fire from the books. He had not been in the godown for about a fortnight before the fire, He could not say where or how the rice was stored. The godown keeper who slept thore, could tell Some of the rice in the godown had been sold but not delivered. He had no idea how much." Not so much as half of it was sold.

thought: Nelson's County will carry out this part of the Scheme,

Hongkong, General Garcia (retd), and officers. of the Portuguese Navy, military and civil officials, besides the leading Portuguese ro sidents accompanied by their wives and daughters.

KALAN, THE DECORATIONS._^_-

Song. Under theshadow 85. Harris, RE

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God Speed Ye Merry Gentleman. (Two Gentlemen of Verona), GOD SAVE THE KING.

TURF TOPICS.

THE TOAST. The Lord Warden of the Cinque Parts, Lord

Lello, in the course of which he said that the The toast was that proposed by Dr. Curzon, writes a sympathetic latter, in which

Governor greatly regretted that on account of he says: "I am not sure of my right to speak at all on the forthcoming Nelson, Centenary

his health, he was not able to be present among Celebration, in the above capacity, unless: The decoration and illumination of the build were united the social elements of Macao and so brilliant and charming a gathering in which derive any title from the fact that Lord Nelsoning were most efficiently carried out. At one Hongkong. In behalf of the Governor he visited Mr. Pitt, a Walmer Castle, before he ascended the pathway leading to the Club from thanked the committee for their special lovite. sailed for his last great campaign, and that his Rus Central a biste of light shone above in He said that the ball was the most brilliant body lay off the shore there in the Pictory for the hundreds of coloured lamps that picked and enthusiastic one that Macao had sees and a day or two before it was landed and taken to out the front of the building and the Japanese that it could rival the best of its kind in Eu-

ST. ANDREWS STAKES.” its last resting place. I have, however, the Jantems which lighted the entrance from the rope. As the function has had such a succes excitement prevails with regard to the forth.

goth ult. common right of every Englishman, to express arches of evergreen and flowers over the iron ful issue, it behove all for one and one for

Amongst the sporting fraternity not a little life so noble and so patriotic, and to say that lamps twinkled brilliantly in the little vessels gatherings, forgetting any little differences that tion to the St. Andrew's Stakes for sub my profound admiration for stic lessons of a railing. Along the whole length of this fairy all to promote for the future many pleasant coming Saturday morning's sport. In addi in my opinion no English boy should grow up of pretty variegated hues. Once within the might have existed and which might stand be what gives promise of a very interest to manhood without reading more than once

scription griffins of this season there will that splendid and inspiring book, Southey's objects of attention. Over the main doorway added that there could be no more opportune ing match between Little Atome and Dezert etrance the national ensigns were the fint the way of the realization of his wishes.: He Life of Nelson.”

Earl Spencer, late. First Lord of the Admi-

the l'ortuguese flag hung against the wall, and moment, in the name of the Governor and in King who, it will be remembered, have tied ralty, whose ancestor when First Lord of the flag and to the left, the Stars and Stripes. Pereira Marques and the other members of the the Gymkhana club's challenge cup, and the neither side of to the right, the British his own, to tender his congratulations to Dr.n the matter of marks for second place in Admiralty had the insight to appoint. Nelson to the command of the squadron which found

Over the side doors were suspended the committes and those who saisted for the owners have decided to run the tie off on Satur Napoleon's fleet at the Nile, writes I am

tricolor and the flag of Italy to the right, while success that crowned their labours. He pro- day morning next. Mr. Clarke who claims the glad to hear that you propose to have some

to the left the Bpanish colours and the eagle of posed "Vivas!" to all, which were loudly fems, and Mr. Greason will do likewise for seven pounds jockey allowance will pilot Little Germany were in conspicuous evidence. The responded." Yip Sec, the godown keeper, was called ard Nelson Centenary year. I heartily with you hear the entrance. It was presided over by Mr. Lello for the kind words that had fallen umber of the horse-loving public of this colony presentations to certain boys and girls in the gentlemen's cloak-room occupied a position In response, Dr. Marques briefly, thanked Desert King. It is to be hoped that a goodly said that he lived on the premises, of which success. he kept the keys. He made the entries in the Vice-Admiral Lord Charles Beresford, Com-

two sailors from the gunboat Dis who did duty from him and desired his acknowledgments of both sexes will tom up on this very interest godown books which had been completely mander-in-chief of the Channel Squadron, au.

as only the "handy-men" only know how to might be transmitted to H. E. the Governor.ing occasion. destroyed. About three o'clock on the after-thor of Nelson and is Tims, writes:-May self in the matter of its decoration. Long the courtesy abown the bachelors by their pre- carried off by ponies from Jardine's stable.

do. The large dancing-hall was simplicityHe also thanked the ladies and gentlemen for

The St Andrew's Stakes looks as if it will be noon in. question he heard a lot of coolies the best of good luck attend you in your effort mirrors on the walls and bracket lamps were shouting fire' in No. 2, Godown. He went out to remind the boys and girls of the Empire' of

sence that evening.

This morning Meris, Johnstone and Craick. and saw a lot of smoke coming from the all that they owe to the pluck, chivalry, and dancing hall was provided in the old billiard assisted by the members of the sub-committee, quarters of a mile, and both seemed to move in the only ornaments in evidence. A serónd To Mr. G. da Rocha and Mr. B. d'Azevedo, shank negotiated their griffins over three- godown. He went back to his own godown, splendid War Organization of Lord Nelson. locked it, ran to the shop and reported what The Empire depends for its existence on the

room. Here the artistic display of Mr. F.the credit is due for the tasteful decoration of capital style; in fact, they did the best three. had happened. He tried to return, but could gallantry, readiness of resource, and indomit- walls, From the ceiling hung fine silk em Dancing was kept up until the small hours of ponies did about 1.55 for a like distance.

Brandão found amply scope on the spacious the supper room.

quarters ofthe morning, viz., tigį. All the other

then in dames.

under all conditions of difficulty and stress of workmanship, and over the doors and windows was just about the hour of dawn. A word, in in beautiful style this morning. I shall expect weather, ensure the punctual delivery of our food and raw material. To police and guard choice collections of Count de Setina Fernandes rendered by the sailors of the Dis who gave to hear from this animal about race time. Mr. stretched the beautiful wall-hangings from the conclusion, must be said of the untiring service the seas a powerful Navy is imperative. You and Mr. C. A. R. d'Assumpção kindly lent for invaluable help ip the committee; and to Apcar's big yellow dun also did three-quarters do well to wake up memories of Nelson, not only to the boys and girls of the Empire, but

Messrs. Noronha & Co, the local printers, in taking style with Mr. Gegg up. I under also to every inhabitant of these islands, whose

printing executed in artistic style. The masters Saturday morning in the St. Andrew's Stakes. the committee are indebted for the gratuitous stand that this gentleman will be his pilot" on lives depend upon the command of the sea."

Field Marshal Lord Roberts, of the sister

Ramos, carried out their duties in a manner of ceremony, Dr. L. P. Marques and Mr. Luiz believe there will be to to 12 starters in this Service, writes: "The Nelson Century Booklet

event and with shoes off on the grass and 'Victory' Souvenirs, which you propose to

that earned the good feeling of all, while Mr.. course, should be run in fast time. I distribute among the boy and girl collectors of

musicians, attended to their comfort par does not think of starting his bay griffin; Leveria, who had charge of the needs of the am very sorry to hear that Mr. Mody the British Empire and the United States, should prove a lasting memento to them of one

fectly welt. And last but not by any means perhaps he is right, as the pony is certainly, a of England's greatest heroes, and should stimu

accorded to the indefatigable worker, Mr. Car. beginning to improv in looks and condition, the least special appreciation must be little nervous and a race now, just as he is late and encourage them to do their utmost to follow his noble example in the performance

los Cabral whose affability and invaria- would perhaps do film untold injury. Never- of 'duty in their after lives."

ble, courtesy ingratiated him with the fair theless, I should really have liked to see him guests at the same time as they contributed in starter, as at present there is nothing on the a large degree to render the function the un

course that can compare with his style of qualified success that it is unanimously pro. moving; he has such a grand racing shape and table bachelors and their friends of Macao. nounced to bave been attained by the hospi- points, the only ones which I dislike are that ha is badly ribbed up and also he has rather a small eye sat in a mean head.

H. E. the Governor has a little blue dan grif

sholt prepare opium within this Colony.

A Chinese witness, called for the defence, stated that he was employed by the defendants, and the opium was prepared on the defendants' premis s. The defendants bad received per mits to keep two tacks of samples in their possession, but with chops had so allered not get near the fire, his own godown being able energy of the Mercantile Marine, who, broideries of exquisite. Chinese design and Sunday morning, and when the party broke it a who appears to be training on and he moved these permits as to make them cover four taels each, which, of course, was contrary to the Examined by Mr. Looker:-He slept upstairs Ordinance, and the possibility of doing so in the godown, and kept his books there showed a very lax method of issuing these per- When he heard the noise made by the coolics mits. There are nine raw opium dealers in in No. 1 godown be was sitting at the front this Colony,

door of his godown. He could not hear what Mr. Hoggard, chief excine officer, pressed for they were saying, so got up and went through the full penalty against the four accused of the main door of No. 2 godown which he saw $1,000 each, by Mr. Gompertz stated that as was on fire. The coolles were shouting and try- this was the first case of the kind that hading to put out the flames. He then found smoke come before the Court, and as there were no coming into his godown.

Ile did not go previous convictions against the accused for upstairs to get the books because he was breach of the Opium Ordinance lie would inflict afraid of the flames. He used in the room only the minimum penalty against each of the where he slight, a small pea nut oil lamp, necused and fine them $36 sach, with a warn Occasionally when they worked cargo at night ing, all the opium and preparing boilers to be they used lamps. At the time of the fire, they confiscated.

had on the premises only. a lew catties of kernsins. This was kept on the ground floor, near the door.

THE PUBLIC GARDENS.

28th ult. Relevant to the letters that have been ap pearing in the local Press, regarding the muevano uruqu sunivenka la kiru rubitu adatuens, cases came on before Mr. Hazeland this morn. ing in which cross-summonses were taken out for assaults alleged to have place in the Gardens on the afternoon of Thursday last,

Mr. Looker drew attention to a number of discrepancies between the evidence given by this witness now, and what he sad before the police the day following the fire.

The data wha juurned until eleven o'clock to-morrow morning.

CORRESPONDENCE.

Captain A. T. Mahan, United States Navy, the gifted author of "The Life of Nelson," "The Influence of Sea Power, &c., writes: "I should think your project of utilising the Centenary of Nelson's Death, as an impulse to promote national interest in the welfare of sea- men, eminently suitable. As I read his life, his interest in seamen was not only professional, but personal in its kindness”..

The Society in this commemoration will not offend the susceptibilities of other nations, but

The evidence showed that in consequence of do not necessarily endorse the pinions expressed by rather-be-disposed-to-help-their seamen, and

complaints made to a certain resident on Wednesday evening by his awah regarding the interference of the Chinese gardeners and lukong employed in the Gardens, he, in company with two friends, went to the Gardens after office hours, and on arriving there his child informed him thit a gardener had kicked her heat away when it was lying on the grass, and told her to get out of the Gardens, the went up to the gardener and remonstrated and as the man tried to run away, he caught hold of his quene. An indian constable came along and told him to let the gardener go. The Complainant, however, desired to know why the man had interfered with his child, and refused to let the man go until he was answered. It was alleged that the constable then struck him on the lower side of the left jaw, clutched him by the coat, to drag him away from the gar- dener, and in doing so, wrenched the button off his coat and tore the button-hole, and the right sleeve. He then let the gardener go, and sold the constable to follow him to the Central Police Station, where he would be charged with the assault. Inspector Withers testified to the appearance of the complainant when he arrived at the station. the torn coat, wrenched- off button, and added that he had a red mark on his jaw, caused either by a blow or by being suddenly roughly seized by the collar. In the result Mr. Bazeland fined the defendant 55 in first case, and in the second case ordered the constable to pay $5 to the complainant as com pensation for the torn cast! The whole affair seems to be the outcome of an omission on the part of the authorities, and should have the effect of impressing upon them the need for certain reforms which have recently been advocated.

Dr

EXTRADITION CASE.

Ist inst

The case against Harrison Noble, the alleged embezzler, wanted in Manila for certain em- bezzlements of sums of money in that city, was again called on this afternoon, before Mr. I. H. J. Gompertz Mr. Looker, of Messrs Deacon, Looker and Deacon, addressed the Court for the defence at great length to prove that the requisition for the extradition of his client must come from the Secretary of State

consul-general, inasmuch 3

as the Philippines were, if they were anything at all, part of the United States territory and not colonies or dependencies, and the British law on the subject, under the jurisdiction of which the extradition of his client was requisitioned, mentioned only "Colonies or dependencies," while the Philippines were neither. Mr. Looker submitted that under the British law the Court had no jurisdiction to cause the extradition of any person upon such requisition as was before the Court, and then proceeded to read certain sections of the con- stitution of the United Stales, to show that under the laws of the United States also, the application for extradition in this case was illegal, and beyond the jurisdiction of His Worship's Court,

THE REGENI FIRE A1 KENNEDY ZOWN GODOWNS.

INQUIRY OPENED.

2nd inst.

At the Magistracy this afternoon, Mr. H. H. J. Gompertz opened an inquiry into the cause of the recent fire at Kennedy Town Godowns, whereby an immense amount of valuable mer- chandise was destroyed.

The Magistrate in opening the Court said the inquiry was held under the Ordinance of 1895 The Captain Superintendent of Police had taken possession of these premises, and made report on which he had decided to hold this inquiry. Under section 4 of the Ordinance it was awful for en Inspector of Police or four interested persons to examine the witnesses in the matter that such persons might give due and proper information as to the cause of the fire. Anybody interested in the insurances effected on the buildings could put any ques- tions that were relevant to the issue.

Must of the Insurance Companies were re- presented, Mr. H. W. Looker appearing for Messrs. Siemssen and others, Mr. Cottim re *presenting. Messrs. Bradley had Company, twhilst most of the Chinese Companies were represented by their Chinese managers,

The Magistrate thien read fospector Colletta report made shortly after the fire,

The first witness was

Correspondents in this column}

THE MACAO BALL.

To TIK ETOR OF THE "HONGKONG TREEGRATE"

even promote the entente, cordiale. The Pre- sident of the United States, Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, in thanking the Society for the sailors, says in a signed letter: "Let me courtesy and kindness extended to American

which closed the wonderful career of your great extend a cordial greeting to you on this occasion of the Centenary of the heroic death Admiral Nelson. With renewed thanks and all good wishes."

the occasion. The blackwood furniture in Committee by the kindness of Commendador this room was placed at the disposal of the

converted into a buffels for the evening where Ho Ling Wong. The Club card room was choice confectionery and dainty cakes could improvised card-room for gentlemen; but the be had throughout the evening. There was an Terpsichorean votaries totally disregarded the halls was the subject of general and favourable pastime io this quarter. The lighting of the

comment from all. Its efficiency was entirely due Mr. Luiz Ayres under whose supervision twenty-four vapour lamps were

installed and worked.

THE BALL.

Dancing commenced just about to p.m. when Dr, A. Lello, who represented Governar Montenegro in His Excellency's unavoidable absence, arrived. He was received with musi- FAREWELL 10 THE FORESTERS. cal honours, the Police band striking up the pational anthem as the Secretary General was received by the members of the Com- mittee. The first quadrille opened with

84 couples, the official grouping being as

WELCOME TO THE WEST KENTS.

2nd inst."

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drawer. His chestnut pony is certainly one of Mr. Forrest must be considered a lucky the best shaped; he has that broad bind quar ter and ragged hips, and hocks well let down,

Mr. G. H. Polts's well known racing voy without which no pony can certainly expect to stay any distanco over a mile. Messrs. White & Pirytoo have drawn a pony the exact prototype Pandur and should this griffin only prove to be like him in his way of winning races: the owners will be lucky men. Mr. Dorabjes has

of

Sir-Will you please allow me, through the colomas of your journal, to return thanks on Vengeance to the president and committee of the behalf of myself and Bandsmen of H.M.S. Bachelors' Ball at Macao on Saturday last for of us during our stay at Macao? The uniform the liberal hospitality dispensed to one and all courtesy and geniality of the gentlemen who

We give the above quotations from among studiously regarded our comfort during the very Centenary Scheme has already secured. many as indicating the reception the Nelson pleasant hours we spent in the Portuguesa Nelson's flag-signal: "England expects that colony are beyond words of acknowledgment. During my fifteen years' service in the Roval every man will do his duty" is still his Twen. | Games-(?), Hr. F. Brandão--Miss Hidalgo, form and gave their duets with as much fresh-believe that over 130 have already arrived in

tieth Century message to the men of the sea Navy and eight in the Army never have I experi-and to the nation. It unconsciously revealed cipients at Macao the other day and for which enced the hospitality of which wo word !* His own strenuous life freely given to duty. the Bandsmen and myself are greatly indebted cockpit, and his eye turned to the great

And as that life abbed away in the "Victory's" to the Portuguese Residents in that colony.seen, he died with these words upon his lips:

"Thank God I have done my duty." CARLO GUIDOTTI,

Donations may be sent to the Nelson Cen- Band Master, H.M.S. Vengeance, tenary Memorial Fund, Bank of England; The H.M.S. Vengeance

Union of London and Smith's Bank, Lid; the Treasurer, Right Hon. Sir Joseph C. Dimsdale, Bart.; and all communications may be sent to Edward W. Matthews, Secretary, British and Foreign Sailors' Society, Passmore Edwards Sailors' Palace, 680, Commercial Road,

follows:- Dr. Lello with Mrs. Vieira da Rocha, spent among the Junior non-commissioned Last night a very enjoyable-evening was Dr. L. P. Marques (president of the committee) officers of the Royal Engineers, Royal Army with Mrs., Fontoura Guedes, Mr. A. A. d'Eça-Medical Corps, Royal West Kent Regiment Mrs Garcia de Carvalho, Mr. V. Freitas, R.. and 1st Sherwood Foresters in the N.C.O.'s Miss Rocha, Mr. C. Cabral Mrs. T. N. Man Mess Room at Wellington Barracks. The pony whose movement, lo my mind, is most Mr. J. Fernandes--Mrs, Silva, and Lieut. L. farewell to their comrades-in-arms, of the present he is pig-fat, I fancy that when he nera, Paymaster F. C. Ramos, R.N.Mrs, O. occasion was a smoking concert given by the promising. He gallops very close to the ground d'Oliveira, Mr. F. da Silva-Mrs. A. Basto, Jr., Junior N.C.O... R.E. and R.A.M.C. to bid and has a wonderful, long stride, and while at Caes, R.N.-Mrs. Nolasco, Jr. The sub-com- Sherwood Foresters, and at the same time, to gets fit will make people open their eyes. Bo mittee's group was formed of Mr. Nolasco, Jr., extend a welcome to their new friends of the far only twenty-six pontelout of the fifty-five with Miss C. Cogigas, Mr. L. L. Remedios Royal West Kents. The programme was

ordered have arrived, and I understand the con. Mis d'Almada e Castro, Mr. L. Ayres-Miss sparkling throughout, says a correspondent, tractors have applied for an extension of time, 13. Remedios, Mr. D. Ribeiro-Mrs. Mello, and was not allowed to flag for a moment up to the 15th December. These griffins when Mr. Ribeiro, Jr.-Miss C. Remedios, Mr. J. The "Two B's" were in great entertaining they do get here will be pukka new ones, and I.

riques-Miss I. Jorge, Mr. G. Rocha-Miss the gathering in an uproar of laughter with though whether we shall get the last of our Lieut. Lopes Mrs. Canavarro, Mr. A. Hen- nesa as ever, whilst Burnett and James kept Shanghai and have been auctioned. 1 doubt Gutierrez, and Mr. Gi Pereira-Miss A. Mattos. their various highly amusing songs, Messrs mob until about Christmas time. Un-gramme, in addition to a number of "extras," ly to the harmony of the evening, suitable

Following the quadrille, the following pro- was gone through with much spirit

Ray and Wolfe and several others added great: .!

LARRY LINH speeches being made, and responded to, the WARNING TO`SHIPS OFFICERS. Waliz....................." Amareuse."

party breaking up after having spent a most Barn Dance Two-step.....................

"The Gat"

enjoyable evening's entertainment. "Mosquito's Parade."

28th ult Lancers......" Cigale."

i am, elc

At Hongkong, 35th November, 1904.

CENTENARY OF THE DEATH OF NELSON.

"TO THE EDITOR OF THE "HONGKONG TEGNAPH." S-Next year on the 21st day of October will be the Centenary of the Death of Nelson. From a sailor point of view, perhaps, there is no date in the English Calendar more memor- able than the day when the hero died. Teany- son sang of Nelson :-

"Thine Island loves thee well, thou famous man,

The greatest sailor since our world began."

Even if this were not so, his unique sea. victories, his marvellous personality, his over- flowing humanity, combined with a courage and capacity, perhaps, never surpassed at sea, service to bis great profession, King and country, his pathetic death on board the historic "Victory," his sailorlike recognition of the God of the sea, all this and much more must ever touch the imagination and heart of the English-speaking people. The nation with ever honour the memory of Nelson, because she sees gathered up in him, embodied and ex. emplified, the fine sailor qualities which gave her, and retain for her, the sovereignty of the seas. A great sailor is a special gift of God to his nation.

London, E

We have the honour to be, on behalf of the Society,

Your obedient Servants,

BRASSEY, Past-President. JOIN CORY, President.

KINNAIRD, V.P.

J. HEREFORD, V.P.

F. B. MEYER,

President Free Church Council.

SAMUEL PRENTER,

Moderator Presbyterian Church of Ireland. THOMAS SUTHERLAND,

Chairman P. & O. S. HOPE MORLEY, V.P.,

Governor Bank of England. J. WILLIAMS DENN, M.P.,

Chairman London County Council H. M. BOZIER,

Secretary of Lloyds,

D. N. WELCH, V.P. Captain R.N. THOMAS MASON, Chairman, 4. Rood Lane, London, E.C.

THE BACHELORS BALL

ÄT MACAO. (From Our Own Correspondent.)

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Waltz

Sourire d'Avril." Two-step

......" Regiment." Polka.......

"A pouffa de rire." Waliz

"Ella."- Lancers..

"Army and Navy." Barn Dance........" The Skirt." Waltzmanneden

Bleue. Polka..................." See me Dance."

"Geisha" .............................." Die Hydropaten."

Selection Waltz Quadrille

Intermezzo...

Two-slep.....ET

March,

SUPPER.

"Cavalleria Rusticana."

Selection.............." Prohibita."

Waliz... ........................

Lancers......

Waliz

Barn Dance

Quadrille

"Monte Christo." "Sweetheart."

"Reine du Danube."

"Mascotte."

."Au Revoir."

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The following committee looked after the arrangements, and took care of the comfort

On Saterday afternoon the chief officer of the 6.8. Kemun received a report from one of the of their guests: President, Staff Sergeant. H.

crew that there were two brass-bound port fit- Į. A. McCaffery, and Staff Sergeants Etings in the 'tween decks. Investigations proved Menage, and A, T. Walstow, and Corporal that these had been deliberately removed from F. T. Wood, VA

After supper Sergeant Major Morgan, R.E cabias. They had evidently been taken off by the part holes of the chiefs' and second officers' called upon all present to charge tlicit some cute and cunning Chisaman for the valus glasses, and this having been done the of the brass, and he no doubt intended to secrete toast of "The King and the Royal Family" them on a cargo boat and so get them ashore. was duly honoured. "Smokes" were then handed round, and as soon as every one was Seeing the theft was discovered he, of course, contentedly puffing away, the concert began at large. While the same vessel was in Singa

gave no sign, and so the would-be thief is still every item of the programms was heartily appreciated by the audience, During which was his watch and chain, and bung it on pore the second officer took off bls coat, in the evening the President presented Sergeant the hooks above his settee, on which he then Major Roberts of the Sherwood Forresters, on laid down and went to sleep. When be woka behalf of himself and his fellow non-commis

and

sioned officers, with a large handsomely framed HP soon after, he discovered that someone had put his band inside the port, taken his watch photograph of members of the Royal Engineers and chain from his coat, and got clear away Mess. This was received and suitably acknow-with it. In that case the thief could not be ledged by the Sergeant Major amid the cheers traced. Mercantile, marins officers should take of the assembled company. The programme, warning from this, and be careful of their pro- Staff Sergt, McCaffery, was as follows-

PART L

..........Orchestra”

The music was superbly rendered by the Bands which had been most artistically penned by perty when in port and crowds of strange light.

Overture

Toast.........

of 1.M.S. Vengeance by kind consent, of Captain Leslie Stuart C M.G., and officers, and of the local police through the courtesy of Commandant Guedes. Due appreciation was shown to Signor Carlo Guidotti, under whose leadership the Vengeance "boys”, executed in a most charming mauner the selections from The Geisha, the Cavalleria Rusticana, and the Prohibita, the applause that greeted each Song........... number was load and long. It is not too much to say that the performance of Signor Guidotti Song and his bandsmen contributed much to the harmony" and success of the function. Bandmaster Placé and the Police Band deserve praise for their creditable performance which was also much enjoyed.

THE SUPPER.

It is peculiarly appropriate that a maritime nation should in various ways suitably com memorate the Centenary of the Death of Nel- son. Many of your readers will be interested to know that the British and Foreign Sailor's Society, of which Vice-Admiral H.R.H. the Prince of Wales is Patron, will, with the hearty approval of many respresentative men,

Macao, 27th November. "The most brilliant function that was ever carry through a Centenary scheme, in the shape witnessed at Macho "-these were the words of a "Nelson Centenary Memorial Fund."

Many of the old naval ships have necessarity Governor, uttered in the course of his toast at that the Colonial Secretary, speaking for the been broken up, and many persons feared the Bachelors Ball on Saturday last. Dr. HMS Victory, after her recent accident would Lello bad but succinctly described what was follow her unfortunate consort; but the King the opinion of one and all among the very large is credited with having commanded that she gathering that assembled to do honour to the ment of the heroic past. The Lords Commis- Macau on the evening of the 26th inst. From a should be preserved as te one floating manu-hospitality of the bachelors' at the Club de sioners of the Admiralty gave to the above social point of view the ball on Saturday bespoke Soc ely the whole of the old material taken a harmony and an enthusiasm seldom seen from H.M.S. Victory. The Society has a'so at any gathering, much less in one that secured the entire parcel of copper of several comprised so large a number of people in this tons left from Nelson's flagship the Foudrogant, City. And from the artistic standpoint the wrecked in 1897, and will therefore be in a position to present some million Netson Victory upon the tout ensemble of the Club building committee brought their united labours to bear Souvenirs to the boys and girls of the mpire. exteriorly and interiorly in antanner that The Royal Albert Hall is secured, and other does credit to all who were responsible for suitable centres will be taken both in ladin, the unqualified success of a delightful evening the Colonies, as well as in the British isles, for spent amidst the youth and beauty of Macao a great Nelson celebration, at which the pre- To response to the invitations there were no less sentations will be made simultaneously on the than 107 ladies present at the Ball including 21st October, 1905. It is felt the souvenir, many from Hongkong, those from Canton which can be worn if desired, will be all the being unable to come owing to the regatta more appreciated, if the recipient makes a little taking place in the northern post. Amongst self-denial, from the pocket exchequer, or those present were noticed: Dr. Alfredo Lello, collects in the home circle of relations and colonial secretary, representing the Goverdr friends, not less than 58. for the Nelson Cen- who wrote expressing his regret at his enforced tenary Fund. It is hoped that this memorial absence on account of a severe attack of fund-to be used in various ways entirely for influenza; the Attorney General, the Chief of the benefit of seamen--will reach not less than Staff Mr. Vieira da Rocha and Mrs. Rocha, one million shillings (£50,000). While the Inspector of the Revenue Department Quartier d'agnen Hure en goléc

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Sgt. Jenkins, R.E Cpl. Roberts, 2.E The King and S. M. Morgan,

Royal Family R.E. Humorous,...S. S. Walstow,

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fingered Orientals are on board.

RIVER STEAMERS TO DUCK

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Donam will shortly take up the berth in the The H.K, C, and M. Steamboat Co.'s B.4. Kowloon docks just vacated by the same Co.'s CLE Haungihan. She will be in dockyard hands Selected.....Q.M.S.Randall, for about a fortnight during which time the s.engines will be completely overhauled and the Piccolo Solo......Selected..... Sgt. Carbury, s. bottom scraped and paisted. The is. Hankow Song .... .....Old-Brigade...Q. M. S. Bacon,

is at present undergoing the usual periodical Mandolin Solo... Selected.....S.-M. Allwork,

Le merge and

overhaul at Samauipo, and will be there a few days before her familiar figure is seen again on RAM.C. the river traffic. EW Song Gallery & Boxes, S. Taylor, R.E. Violin Solo...The Broken Melody Make Song...

Sat. Jenkins, RE ...Mona.Sgt. Gass, RE Recitation.....The gth Mounted Infantry

Sgt. Arthur, s.r. Powder Monkey Q.M.S. Minion,

R.E.

The French steamers Charles Hardouin and Paul Beau bave also taken their turn, being now anchored in the Dock Co.'s moorings in Hungham Bay. They will be dry docked early next month preparatory to their being placed on the river run under new management They bave had a long period of enforced idleness in Chinese waters, and will require somesitention at the hands of the dockyard officials before they can renew the service for which they are

At z o.m. there was an adjournment from portiere dividing the hall from the supper room dancing to supper. At the appointed hour the.

ance which the latter apartment presented was drawn aside and the bowery-like appear- excited the admiration of all the guests present. Song...... The profusion of flower and verdant arches the colonnades and the palms on the walls Song..... overhead, to ether with the pot-plants against Song Bill BaileyBgt. Bailey, r

whose artificial lighting was obtained from made of the theatre-stalls & temporary garden,

There is no room for me

incandescent lamps hung from the ceiling.

CS.Fielding.s.r. | so well adapted." At the farther end and on a higher level was Selection...Orchestra... Sgt. Jenkins, K.E.

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ASLEEP ON DUTY

the picturesqueness of the scene being added Toast Our Departing the stage, decorated after much the same style, to by the display of numerous lanterns. There

Cpl. Roberts.

ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATE SUSPENDED,

were twenty tables for the guests with seating Song.....

Get 28th mit.

accommodation for 110. While justice was Response...

Comrades...S. M. Morgan, Before Mr. Basil Taylor, assistant Harbour done to the excellent mean provided by direc

Selected. Mr. Oxberry. Master, this afternoon, Wong Su, engineer of tion of Messrs. E. Jorge and Nolasco, Jr, Song..

S M Roberts, the Yaumall ferry service launch Kwong Hol assisted by Messrs, J. Fernandes, L. Remedios,

Br.. was charged with neglect of duty in the waters Selected C. Sgt. Lovatt, of this Colony, on the arst int? The owner of band discoursed fine music to the delight of a D. Ribeiro and Gil Pereira, the British naval Trio

the Kwong of stated that the ladnch) was charmed crowd of listeners. The following is

S. B. Walstow, going from Yaumati to Hongkong, and when the menu:-

Q.M.S.Bacon, nearing the Hongkong pler the engineer fell &S. S. Harris asleep, and consequently did not hear the bell Mayonnaise de homard.

ARE. ring the order to stop the engines, with the Soupe tortue.

.Comic...Jimmer Dono result that she ran into the pier, and badly Paté de foie gras en aspic.t

awesi voskin ylique damaged her bows, the boiler being shifted Paids aux cailles.

Pilot Brave...Q.M.S, Bacon, in the impact, and the steam pipe leaking, ARE, & S. S. Defendant denied that, he was asleep and Harris, R.E said he heard the bell ring once, and slowed Dindon truffé. Legerdemain

Mr. Howarth, down, and then the belli mugagala and Aloyau de boenf.

SongSelected... Mr. L. Rogers he stopped the engines. Shortly after the bell A Faisan bardé au jus. Violin Solo My Dreon Sgt. Jenkins, R..rang twice and he went altern, about wo ... Jambon d'York-chaud froid Song Khai Selected.....Q.M.S, Jones Laconds after that the coxswain rangtwice

Petits pais. Balade.

Again and he went ahead. Further evidence Dessertsi

Selected....Sgt. Simpson, showed that the man was found asleep and SABRE had to be shouted at before he could be Action, Front and C.8, Seaton, R.Z. aroused. His certificate was suspended for six

rich may be expected to contribute (Mr. John Mr. Oliveira and his wife, the Commandant Coy promises five thousand shilling as a shove of Police Major Goedes and Mrs. Guedes off) the poor who have given so many of their and his side-de-camp (Lieut. Taborda), sons to the tea will also participate. Among the British Vice-Consul Mr. Combes, Haricots verta many useful objects contemplated is a small the Commissioner of Customs, Mr. E VAZN Nelson Sailors Rest at King's Lynn, near Brenas, two British officers of H.M.S. Tamar Nelson's birthplace and Sandringham, and for the Vice-Consul for France (Mr. A. J. Basic),

Club Pouding. which an admixabiq gjja is offered. And it is Dr. and Mrs. Dobuck and 'Miss Dobarok of

Panters de fruits, Chocolata,--Hombena fourrių, ats,

Song... Duct.......

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