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THE SCOTS' BALL:

BRILLIANT SPECTACLE-

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The annual ball in connection with the Hongkong St. Andrew's Society, which will be opened at the City Hall at nine o'clock this evening, bids fair to out-do in invishness and splendour anything of a like nature since the inception of the Society filly seven years ago. Wherever Scotchmen congregate, and that newall over the habitable globe, the found ing a Caledonian Society sure to be the first ervant in Hongkong, which of all places in the Ras, is essentially Scotch the name day of the Patron Saint is honoured with more than usual enthusiasm. Practically every body in the Colony who is any budy attends, quite independent of nationality, for the all, and no pilns spared to make every guest comban ble and thoughly at ease. In fact, 1. be a far sier matter to compile a list of thote not present, than to attempt an as curve list of the participants.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1904.

scenes in the ball rooms were particularly adi mated, the bright and striking uniforms of the military and naval officers, who turned up in full force, headed by Major General Villiers

QUEEN ALEXANDRA, ¿

ral, inst.

To-day the whole of the British Empire ro

Hongkong Soldiers' ClubTMould come to be sp-ken of as a model one in all parts of the

"world..

Colonel Brown, on behalf of himself and

by means of fear and deception; a hundred way, and save the precious old tower. The and one malpractices have sprung up. The splendid lines of its massive roofs, the alry fair name of the official is on the wane and spire and the fairy wind bells swinging at the these are the reasons, ordinary members, thanked H. R. the G. O.C.I have long heard of the exceedingly bad repute the chance by which it survived to us. There

Now we will first touch on the 'malpractices. gain in one's estimation when one romembers.

corners of the wonderfully bracketed eaves, all for his presence and for re-opening the Club of the llunan underling. Enquines by the way is a second three-storied pagoda in this same H. E. replied that there was nothing further have made known to me the general state of enclosure of the Kokakuji temple, but the great to detain anyone, and a walk round would affairs and a narration will make the hair stand gateways and buildings were destroyed, by show the visitors what a fise club the soldiers on end.

Petitions may be presented on one of minorshrines and storehouses, had.-Captain Fitzwilliams then called for

Are and never rebuilt, and here remain but three cheers for H. E. Major General Villiers the fixed days, or by arresting the atten- Hatton, which were given ringingly.

tion of the official himself, or by means of General and Mrs. Villiers Hatton, Captain E. varies considerably. Even in a case of Among those present were H. E. Major a yamên servant; the scale of fees for these S. Ward, A.D.C. Commodore and Mrs. Dicken, ordinary arrest, three, four or more con Colonel, Mrs., and Miss Brown, Mrs. F. H. May, stables are sent by the magistrate; after Major and Mr. Chichester, Captain and Mrs. receiving their warrant the plaintiff has to it william Colonel and Mrs. Kent, Colonel defeny their invelling expenses, and the Davis, 1.0.M.; Major Ormiston, going into the country, they travel by chair, Captain Rev. E. J. Hardy, Chaplain to the Forces, Rev. squeeze may be anything from ten to a hundred R.G.A.; Major Dopping Heppenstall, 2.E, accompanied by scores of retainers; their C. H., Mr. and Miss Hickling, Rev. Bridia, dollars. Captain Walkim, R.E.; Major Pritchard, HK.Y.C Lieut. Strugnel, R.M.L., Liant Harney, R.A.M.C, Lieut Pezare, ASC, Co- lonel Watts, Sherwood Forester and Major Rosse, D.A.Q.M.G.

heartiest vreetings are extended to one and in the programme were four essentially Scotch Dection with the home life of the poor of London. and Mrs. Webb, Lt. Colonel Bunny, A.O.C, defendant fees so as to obtain a delay. In twelve centuries faithful guardians have watch.

"This mar, spinnal, every room In the build i had requisitioned, and even then we fear there will not be much room to spa The scheme of decoration is pretty much the same as on previous occasions, but it is charm- ing to a degree, and carried out with every regard to the smallest detail. The Entrance Hall, pillars and staircase are elaborately on twined with delicious greenery, whilst pot plants are arranged on the stairs, and at convenient places in the Hall, in endless profusion. At the hand of the staircase a very pretty scene is afforded. The centre window is taken up by an electrically illuminated device, depicting a green and gold thistle surmounting a The windows on either gorgeous mirror, side are draped with St. Andrew's crosses, whilst on either side of the stairs are two large blue shields, bearing in black and silver the Scottish emblem. All these again are grace- fully encircled with garlands, whilst numerous trophies in the shape of arms, including two formidable looking Cannons, a huga bulk's head, and the Scottish national banner, to say mothing of endless flags of all nations, and of alf sizes, will give the guest a pleasant foretaste of the more solid beauties to come.

The Theatre has been set apart for supper, tables being laid both upstairs and down. Beré the decorations though not so pronounced are exceedingly effective and in the full glare of the electric light, and crowded as it will be, the sight will be both entrancing and brilliant. We could not help noticing the seemingly bañeces sary removal of the front of the dress circle, and in its place, wooden spears with coloured word suspended between each subelisted. As some of the dining tables come quite close to this doubtful protection we can hardly agree with the wisdom of the arrangement. The stage J'set as for the second act of Dorothy, and in the centre a horse shoo table has been laid for the more prominent guests and officials of the Society. Above this, the indispensable graces ara príated in white on a black ground:

"Some hae meat an they can eat

An soma could eat that want it.

But we has meat and we can ear

So may the Lord be thankit,

Great Chieftain of the Puddin Race,

Abin them a' ye tak yer place,

Kail painch and thairm

Weef are ye wordte o' a grace

As lang ma airm.

It will be noticed that the first grace is some- what different to that which students of Burns are accustomed to read. The catering is in the hands of the proprietors of the King Edward Hotel, which in itself is a guarantee of excel

lence.

Away at the back of the Dress Circle, in conspicuously large black painted letters, is dia- played the following very dubious sentiment: "Hero's tae us, Wha's like us? D-the Yin." We venture to think this can be taken Anyhow. It is obviously a weak piece of bumour on somebody's part.

Coming to the St. Andrew's and St. Georga's Halls, where the actual dancing is to take place, the decorations were extremely light and pleasing. Garlands of greenery and

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tively, side by side with the conventional black the completion of her sixtieth year, We, in Hatton and Admiral Sir Gerard Noel, respec Joices with Her Majesty: Queen, Alexandra on the members of the Club Committee zod of the shore man, and the kills of a few en Hongkong, are apt to overlook some of these thusiastic Highlanders contrasting charmingly important events in the lives of our Royal with the many beautiful dresses worn by the Family, but the anniversary of the birthday of ladies. The whole scheme was admirably stage managed and nothing was left undone, the gracious lady who plays such an import which could in any way add to the comfortant part in the many affairs of the Empire is and pleasure of those present. H. E, the one that would never be forgotten. Ships in port Governor. (Sir Matthew Nathan, R.E., R.C.M.G.) were gay with bunting throughout the day, and arrived on time, and took a lively part in the long continuance of such noble life, many were the good wishes expressed for the proceedings, remaining in fact until two o'clock. which throughout the past forty years has The programme contained twenty-two dauces, been a story of philanthropy and charitable exclusive of extras during supper, and was as diversified as the most exacting could possibly work. Her most ambitious and grandly plan. wish, Dances for every one in fact. Included ned philanthropic scheme has been in con- dances, namely, two eightsome reels, and two They know that in her they have a true friend, strathspey and reels. To the soul-stirring wish for many years of happiness will be. and it is from them to-day that the sincerest music of the pipes nearly forty couples took part, and danced the same with considerable expressed towards our Queen. skill, not to say agility. For the remaining eighteen dances, the services of the band of the and West Kent. Regiment, just recently did their work in uncommonly good style. arrived amongst us, supplied the music, and The programme was as follows

Lancers..................................... Gondoliers. Waltz Th

.............................Santiago. Caledonians.....Scotch Air. Wallz...........................Sourire D'Avril, Eightsome' Reel...Deil amung the Tailors. Waliz..........the

.......Espana Caledonians....Scotch Airs. Strathspey and Reel, ......Caber Feidh. Waliz.....

.....Valve Bleue. Two-Step

Whistling Rufus. Walte........

Amoureuse. Waltz

......Estudientina. Eightsome Reel..........Dunse Dings A'.. Waltz.........Blue Danube. Strathspey and Reel Lady Sinclair. Waltz

........Choristers. ..Mikado.

Lancers ARTESANATORY

Highland Scholische ....................... ......Scotia.

Polka....... See me Dance. Caledonians.....Scotch Airs. Waltz............Love's old Sweet Song, Waltz ..................................................Bid me Good-bye. Galop

.....John Peel..

THE SUPPER,

Shortly before twelve o'clock, supper was served. The theatre in which this all-import ant affair took place looked adthirably suited for the purpose. The gaily decorated tables, with their complements of merry feasters was a particularly interesting sight. The catering was in the hands of the proprietors of the King Edward Hotel, who submitted the follow ing m/nu:-

Turtle Soup. Saddle of Mutton. Roast Turkey. York Ham. Roast Kobe Beef. Corned Beef. Corned Tongue, Roast Capon, Game Pie. Sheep's Head Pie.

Pate de Foie Gras in felly,-----

Lobster Salad. Chicken Salad.

Roast Pheasant. Roast Wild Duck.

Hot Potatoes.

During the supper the President of the Society (Dr. Rennie) read the following tele- grams which had been received from kindred societies:

Weihaiwei: Brither Scots send greetings, Regards,-Lockhart,

Singapore :-Sir John Anderson and Singa. pore Scots send kindliest greetings Hoog kong brither Scots,-81. Clair.

Theast Chief Mackintosh and Tientsin Scots send greeting-Henderson.

Amoy:-Chief MacDougal and Amoy Scots greet Hongkong brither Scots. Marshall.

Yokohama: Yokohama Scot greet brither Scots, -McClure, Chief

Shanghai-Chief McKie and brither Scots send hearty greetings,

Swalow-Bwatow Scots drink a bumber to Hongkong Scots this night, Richardson, Forbes, Young, Currie.

THE SOLDiers club.

RE-OPENED BY H. E. THE G. Ó, C.

Ist inst.

CONTRABAND.

HONGKONG GENERAL CHAMBER

- OF COMMERCE.

There are some remarkable carved wooden statues in one shrine, but before- another priest, Kobo Daishi, as a perpetual green offer. spreads a noble pine tree planted by the great

are trained away too feet in one direction and ing to the Healing Buddha. Its lower branches. 130 feel in another and rise gedeeltity and rounded green dome sixty feet in the all t ed over this pine tree, trained, and propped, every year thinned its follage to an ever green and led it away in its picturesque lines, and cloudiness, and picked out the heart of the Banging up the petition after it has been leaf ends on each branch and twig to restrain. visded by the Magistrate, notifying the Magi its wild growth. A thousand years has but strate that the plaintiff has come to have his added to its beautiful lines, and Kobo's pine case tried, examining the extent of bodily tree seems good to remain a thing of beauty injuries incurred, sending an evil-doer to the yamen for punishment, the investigation of a old wisteria vine behind the temple which for as many years again. There is a splendid case, the production of evidence, the settlement would be even more wonderful if all this At noon to-day H. E. Major General Villiers

of a case, a case being arranged privately and countryside did not contain many other trellises Hatton, G.0.C. formally re-opened the Soldiers'

many other occasions; for all these fees must of great extent surrounding twisted and gnarled. Club on Queen's Road, Central, which has been

be paid amounting to several hundred dollars. | wintaria trunks that are like those of ancient closed for some time, to permit of certain repaire

The fees for adjourned cases and appeal plum trees. When the purple tassels droop and alterations being made to its internal ar-

cases have all to be settled afresh. On this two feet, three feet, five feet long, then it is a rangements, as well as a new entrance being

account an untold number of families are ruinsight to see, and almost unreal to walk under made at the side. The Club premists had We are in receipt of a copy of the following ed and a large amount of property lost. the canopy of pandent flowers. One deplored been very tastefully decorated by Mr. Hather correspondence -

In serious cases of murder or robbery with the racial limitations, too, that prevent him ington, the Manager, with flags, evergreens,

Colonial Secretary's Office,

violence, there are examination fees, erection from putting his soul into a line or two of and potted plants, while on the walls of

Hongkong, 15th November, 1904,

of sheds (in which the case is tried over the graceful verse in praise of the blossoms, and the billiard room, in which the re-opening cere.

Sir, I am directed to transmit for your in-body), and travelling expenses, if the case is fastened the leaf of poesy to the old vine, as mony took place, were bung portraits of Their formation a copy a telegram which is trate presiding (paid by the criminal), the fees around one to often do. The wisteria is the tried in a different baien to that of the magis even the humblest appearing of the pilgrims Majesties the King and Queen, and T. R. H. Excellency the Governor addressed to the for which are still more heavy. the Prince and Princess of Wales, and in front | Secretary of State for the Colonies with the of the dais one of Sir William Gascoign, L.C.M.G., reply received thereto respecting the attitude

park, many of whose anciant, treat are overran flower of Nara, the crest of its oldest shrine, and now is the time to see the great temple the founder of the institution. Punctually at of the Russian Government as regards the noon H. E. the G.O.C., accompanied by treatment of food supplies as contraband of Captain E. S. Ward, A.D.C. and with Commo-war.-I have the honour to be, Sir, your obe

and lighter foliage mixing with the sombre to their higher branches with the colls of the wisteria vines, their bunches of purple flowers dore Dicken, and Colone! Brown, entered the dient servant, ball, and proceeded to his place on the dais

evergreens. There are old trellises, bere and between the billiard tables, when Col. Brown,

courtyard such a giant vine, with its great loops there away from the road, and in one temple President of the Club, addressed H. E. as fol lows Your Excellency, ladies and gentlemen, on the 17th of October last the club was closed to the Secretary of State, London,

and twists of thick barked truck stems, as would alone be worth coming to Nara to see. In provements have now been carried out and for general cleaning and renovation, which im. from Governor, Hongkong, dated

this same courtyard of the Kasuga temple, a completed, by a contribution from the War

the 4th November, 1904.

Shinto shrine dedicated to the imperial ances Department of £140, and the rest by the profits whether Russian Government now recognize

white buildings, with their caves swinging with Mercantile Community wish to know

Nara almost seem to culminate. The red and tors of twelve centuries ago, the attractions of many additional comforts have now been pro- at belligerent ports are not contraband goods.

trees that tower above them, and although the of the now self-supporting Club itself, and that food supplies consigned to private parties

votive brass lanterns, are dwarfed by the great vided. I will now ask your Excellency to re-Reply anxiously expected. open this Club for the use of its members.

simple mirror and folded papers are all that one seas in the shrine's Interior, there are trea sures of old paintings, masks, swords, armour and costumes in the treasury that have been handed down for the ages that the temple has been in existence.

(Sd.) M. J. DRAYSON,

pp. Colonial Secretary

TELEGRAM

TELEGRAM

from the Secretary of State, London,

to Governor, Hongkong, dated

the 14th November, 1904. In answer of your telegram of 4th November Russian Government have admitted the pris. ciple-that-food supplies are only conditional contraband. Onus of proof in such cases will is with the cap, but owners should be prepared with evidence sufficient to disprove any prima facie case which might be made against them.

is not one family only that suffers. And all Relatives and neighbours are dragged in; it this results from simple litigation. control over their underlings, how could the If the officials would but exercise a little people suffer like this? Surely it is not that and connive at it? As a matter of fact the all officials are ignorant, or is it that they know common people with aching heads and sad. hearts can only blame their rulers. How can the officials take pleasure in screening their underlings and sacrificing their own fair name?

already commanded the Provincial judge to how to reform this degenerate practice. I have I, the Governor, have given much thought

local authorities honestly to reduce the number instruct all Tastais and chihfus to order the of their underlings and to control them. If they are doing wrong they must be punished, and punished severely. But if we wish to eradicate this accumulated mass of malpractices the best plan is certainly to introduce gradually a system whereby petitions may be presented in parson; This is the best way to get rid of the underling abuse and at the same time to help the people- A set of rules is appended to the Order and | EXTRAORDINARY KOBBERY IN the manner of extending the method is ex plained at the end of this dispatch. Read them together and you will understand. They hava already been printed to our satisfaction and we write this dispatch to cover them, on receipt of which you will order your subordinates to act in accordance with our commands. In cases of murder, robbery with violence, fornication, fight ing, or assault, there is no necessity to abide by these instructions, and at the commencement of ly to employ them. Begin on our case; the people will derive benefit from that case and fater on will trust in it as implicitly as in their own limbs.

On rising H. E. Major-General Villiers Hatton, C.M., said:-Colonel Brown, ladies and gentlemen-It gives me much pleasure to come here to-day to re-open this club, I have been here frequently, and can see the marked advance and improvements made in this club, It had previously its drawbacks; one was to be found in its publicity through having its main entrance into the side walk in Queen's Road Central, but this has now been put right, and the members can now feel, as they should, and 83 every one likes to feel, that the club is as it were ones own property. This club is a most prosperous institution and a club is always a good thing, as it makes a man feel that he has a place of resort that is in a way his own pro- perty, for pleasure or for study. We must thank Capt. Fitzwilliams, who runs the whole show, HOW THE FOLKS AT HOME REGARDED THE their introduction, it is not necessary exclusive. and Colonel Brown, the President, who also Fitzwilliams has worked hard to takes great interest in the Club; but Captain place the Club on its present basis of prosperity

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THE RECENT CRISIS.

NEGOTIATIONS,

(From Our Own Correspondent.)

RWANGTUNG

Tienpabsien belongs to Sh'uitung, where there are many merchants and commerce is very prosperous. On the night of the 5th of the 9th mean there suddenly came a band of daring robbers, numbering over a thousand, and dressed up in uniforms, exactly like the Mausers, some smokeless powder, rifles, and soldiers of a certain regimeat 400 and 500 countless cartridges sufficient to last for a long time in case of a conflict. They marched in order, and were well commanded. The officers wore blue buttons, peacock feathers, and cerer If the local authorities are able themselves monial robass they roda on white horses and

ages according to local conditions, they can or can pick out its advantages and disadvant that they were going to welcome and receive to devise a new scheme, better than this one, when inquiry was made, the reply was received

inform us and wait till we have considered its to Sh'ullung they at once commenced action, the newly appointed Kaollen Tactal Coming merits and have advised them. If they let shutting up the Yamens all around, and plunder- sincerely make a start, or if they begin, but amounting in some cases to as much as Tis, things slide, and betray their trust and do not ing the Likin stations of their valuables not thoroughly, and so cause divergences, or 500, with the loss of one Chinese Secretary trate it, or, being long in office, adhere to old pened to be there at that time, and who was listen to their underlings making plans to frus-employed in a Likin-collecting boat who hap

the Governor, when I hear of it, will certainly ing market met with a similar fate, losing methods and treat our commands lightly, I, shot in seven different places. The neighbour several hundred taels, while, all the shops in

Penang Penang St. Andrew's Society greet tricoloured bunting fell in graceful festoons their follow exiles of Hongkong.-jamieson, as Hon. Secretary of this Club, may not be out full reparation, punishment for the guilty, and dismiss and denounce them and will thorough the market town were sacked, and those whose

President,

from the roof or nestled cosily along the walls. On each of the imitation ornate columns round the room, was attached a board bearing the name of every country in Scotland. In the large hall the familiar painting of Her late Bajesty Queen Victoria was treated with ouching loyalty. Above the picture, taken when Her late Majesty was barely in middle lile, the national coat of arms richly emblazoned in gold and colours was placed, whilst supporting the portrait (the frame being set in evergreens) were massive British flags of all descriptions, The Band will be located in a circular stand

open to both Halls. It is needless to say that the fluors are in excellent condition, a whole regiment of e olie. having been called in to perform the necessary duty of waxing. In the smaller hall a fine picture of St. Andrew and

and success. Included in the repairs was tha floor on the upper storey which is pearly sew, while the lower floor has been paved to pre vent the depredations of white ants which had to be guarded against. You members have here a charming home, and I hope you will long enjoy it, but not be kept here longer than your proper term of service requires (cheers), re-opened. (applause). I now have pleasure in de laring the Club Capraia Fitzwilliams then spoke as fol. lows Your Excellency, Mr. President, ladies and gentlemen, perhaps a few remarks by me, of place. The origin of the Soldier's Club is api to be lost sight of. It was a free gift by the officers to the garrison four and a half years ago, Sir William Gascoigne, KCM.O., the founder, whom the garrison have to thank for its existence, raised the funds to start it himself giving $1,000. Of all the members of the garrison who contributed to its inaugura tion, one alone remains, our gallent President, Colonel Browne (cheers). The Club has changed since those days from a dirty disused We have already referred to the capable and insanitary store to what you now see it, manner in which all the details were arranged it is so clean, new, spick and span that we and carried out, the following representative Committee being in charge

The telegrams were received with considar able applause.

After supper, a further adjournment was made to the ball rooms and dancing heartily continued until well into the morning. At the close of the proceedings, marked by the play ing of the National Anthem, everybody ex- pressed the opinion that the ball of rood was one of the most attractive and enjoyable, if not the best, yet arranged by the Society.

London, 29th October. speech announcing the settlement with Russia Mr. Balfour made last night his now famous and the reference of the matter to the Hague Tribunal, I have just received the morning bave scanned their various comments. First papers as they came wat from the press, and I let me go back and say that never in the been so much at one. Liberals and Labour memory of this generation has the country

nouncing the Russian outrage and demanding men vied with their Tory opponents in de-

guarantees for the future safety of peacefully examine loto the case and show no mercy, shipping. The story of the Russian Admiral A special order and not to be disobeyed was derided all over Europe, and he was simply credited with having had a bad attack-

N. C. D. News, of Jim-jams or common funk. Therefore it is not surprising that to-night there is not a quite unanimous note of approval over the settlement. I went up the street as the news was posted in the windows of the Dally Chroni cle and the crowd was making commenti which would not be printed in cold type if ! sent them. One stranger turned to me and said savagely "What a.......shame!" I am

· THE HEART OF OLD JAPAN.

doors were shut after having heard the alarms, were set on fire, thus reducing the chances of escape to a minimum. Indeed, the robbere carried fire and sword everywhere they went, and it was not until midnight that they began to depart, taking away as booty a sum of over Tis. scoooo, When mominy came, the terrible news of such a calamitous occurrence to the The heart of old Japan, writés Miss E. Scid-welfare of inhabitants far and wide, to the Nara, the capital of the empire during the persons were killed by the robbers, to each of more in an American journal, abides still at astonishment-of all and it was found that thres eighth century, and reigns of those seven Narawhom they gave, undoubtedly as compensar

A VISIT TO NARA.

Messrs. W. Armstrong, G, Murray Bain, H.Te-appropriate and convert it into something the majority are I think pleased to have an shadow of itself, the city of 500,000 inhabitants paper with these words, "In sympathy with

else. The Club's motton should be "What honourable peace, for we are suffering now very heavily in commercial depression as a R. W. Borthwick, A. Boyd, N. S. Brown, W. its good behaviour. The Club is now self-result of the drain of the South African war.

G. C. Balley, W. Neish Bain, J. W. C. Bonnar, I have I hold "-pot by right or might, but by

bis Crass exhibited, also well in a pleasing D. Braidwood, H. F. Campbell, H. E. Carmi-supporting, and all these improvements have frame al bunting, figs, and foliage. Apattchael. T. P. Cochrane, W. A. Cruickshank, C. been paid for out of its own funda. To-day it from the alrearly excellent lighting facili Dickie, W. H. Donald, Duncan Clark, Geo.

has made a ro-start, and will run more smooth. tims of the City Hall, many scores of new

Duncan, Geo. L. Duncan, Andrew Forbes, Dr. ly and better than the tram outside (laughter) lights have been put in. The main corri. Forsyth, Messrs, H. W. Fraser, A. W. Gallo-

as there will be less noise about it. Its future dor which it to be used for sitting out

way, A. G. Gordon, W. D. Graham, R, Hender- functions are to be social and sporting. By etc., is hung with the shields and coats of arms

son, T. F. Hough, J. L. Houston, Dr. Hunter,"social" it in understood that all soldiers and of the more famous Scottish families, whilst Mr. P. S. Jamieson, Lord Kelbourne, H.M.S. sallors of the garrison may mix, Irrespective of venth of palms and foliage plants give a Alacrity, Mesir. D. Macdonald (Butterfield rank. It offers privileges to those who wish for delightfully cool appearance to the whole and Swire), C. W. Mackie, D. MacDonald a quiet time, to read or write, away from the arrangement. There are also numerous ladies' (Kinghorn & MacDonald), Lt. G. B. MacDonald, nolae and publicity of the Barracks. For the drawing rooms whilst the usual cloak room Mr. G. McCubbin, Capt. Milroy, Messrs. R. nucleus of our library we bave to thank the facilities are all that could be desired. The Mitchell, A. C. Moore, Major Ormiston members of the Hongkong Club. By "sport," whole arrangetnenie have in fact been carried (RCA), Mesars. W. Parlane, Paterson, it is understood that it will be a place where all out with completeness, and the greatest praise. C. Petor, G. W. F. Playfair, W. Ramsay, records of events in the garrison can be seen, is due to the President (Dr. Rennie) and the Dr. Rennie, Messrs. H. W. Robertson, A. whether cricket, football, shooting, bxing hard-working Committee, on the success which Rodger, J. Rodger (Mercantile Bank), J. Gray bas attended their really Herculean labogın,

Scott, Hos. R. Shewan, Thos. Skinner, J.R.M. A we have previously announced at nine Smith, Lt. A. J. Souter (R.A.), Hon, Gershom o'clock the skirl of Scotia's national musical Stewart, Messrs. Murray Stewart, W. Stopani, instrument, will proclaim the opening of festi. W. Taylor, R. Sutherland, James Walker vities and it may be taken that they will merrily W. M, Watson, H. 5. Wynne and Mr. David

Wood, honorary secretary.

continue well into the sins' wòs hours,

THE CANTON:HANROW RAILWAY,

I have, I say, scanned the papers. The fun nest is the Daily Mail which has earned fresh Jaurels as a fabricator by printing daily scare yams of ultimatums and expired time and so forth...all without foundation. Today it is hard put to it to make an intelligent com achieved by the most energetic action op ment so it says that the result bas only been

THE WAYS OF YAMENS IN CHINA,

shrunk to a country town of less than a tenth deceased as burial expense," and two suits of that population, its one long street running new clothes with which to shroud him. When tracks, a ribbon between green fields. Here down from the temple gates to the railway they passed the city of Tienpabsien, they made and there on the green, plain and among the failed, the city-gates having been firmly closed, an attempt to force an entrance into it, but groves at the foot of the hills are soaring tem- Disappointed this time, they left, and the ple roofs and slender spired pagodas that were neighbouring villages, which were constantly. once surrounded by the dwellings and all the exposed to external danger and barm, wern busy life of a great city. The oldest Buddhist accordingly made the victims. The still of the temples in Japan are at Nara and its vicinity, night was disturbed by the alarm of the vib the part of the Government. Now the Standard his personal possessions, every articia which rescue was at band. The leaders of the gang and to one of them an emperor bequeathed all lagers, which was given in due time, but no thick the opposite, and contends that the his palace Contained, the "disappointing" result might have been treasure house in all the world. The life patsien, and many of his followers, the nativa most unique are the desperadons of Ma Tuk Kung, Tlen achieved without all the demonstration of fleet of the eighth century la there complete, and bad characters of Sh'altung, Jost the night which now look ridiculous. The whole affair, the furniture and domestic utensils, the art it thinks, has come to an impotent and lame treasures and ornaments, the books, the coa

before the 25th, the former gave public enter conclusion which does not redound to the tumes, the musical instruments, and every and demonstrated their joy and fortune in tainmeats at the Caus Chie's ancestral ball, dignity and bonour of this country. swimming, or billiards, so that a new unit, Morning Poss is similarly, grieved, and the tact for 1,100 years in a wooden building that for plundering by beating gongs and lighting The possible belonging have been stored there in having been so successful with their schemes. coming into the Colony can see on these walls Chronicle is critical on the details. The Times has mercifully escaped destruction by fire reworks: They captured all the pigs and the sporting records of the past. There is a cer regards the agreement with "feelings of deep The world hears of the contents of this imperial cattle sear by in order to satisfy their appetita, tain section of the Garrison who say hard things relief and earnest approval. The rest of the storehouse, but none see them save the officials Petition after petition has been sent to the of the club, and assert it is a source of crime in papers show varying degrees of satisfaction. the garrison, I, for one, very much doubt if

who are deputed to break the seals each year, local. nothorities, and it is hoped that thase It is true, but if it were, the committee who

open the cases, verify the lists, air and to Bends in human shape may soon be brought to The official set of lincers will be composed

consist of the O. C. units, have the remedy in

place the treasures of the empire. Photo-Justice. Suffice to say the people in the affected as follows:-Dr. Rennie (President of St.

their own hands, by debarring all bad characters

graphs and minute descriptive lists were made district have gone on strike saying that they Andrew's Society) and Mrs. Villiers Bation,

from entering the club at all. Elevating the

sixteen years ago, and several, articles have will never continue their work until the proper His Excellency ir Matthew Nathan and Mrs,

status of the British army is a popular cry of

been duplicated for exhibition at Tokio, but steps have been taken and carried out, and the Gersham Stewart, Vice-Admiral Sir Gerard The Commercial Bureau at Canton having the present day; it is by clubs such as these issued by H.E. Chao Erb-sen gives a very sonal properties of a deceased. emperor Times: PAK MANKA

The following translation from an order too much sacredness attaches to these per various places affected are pacified, Eastern Noel and Mrs. Cruickshank, Major-General received a despatch from the Governor of that the soldier can show that he is worthy of interesting insight into the litigation practices for the government to transfer them bodily Villiers Hatton and Ms. Playfair, Sir H. 5. Kwangtung, and a telegram from Viceroy such consideration. It is by such a club that in Chinese yameni. Our correspondent, who to a fireproof bullding and let the vulgar Berkeley and Mrs. David Wood, H, W, Chang of Lianghu, with reference to the pro he can realize what social obligations he is sends it to us, says that H.E. Chao was spe at them. There are Chinese poutaries Robertson and Mrs, C, C Dicken, Hon, posed arrangement of the Canton Hankor ander to society, I predict within the next zo genuinely anxious to reform the procedure is, textiles, and bronses there, Porslin brocade and

THE CANTON VICEROY, Gershom Stewart and Mrs. May, Hon. R. railway question, held a meeting on the 7th of years most garrison towns will have clubt the yameas and did effect something but he metal work, Indian and Greek objects, and an

this moon (the 13th inst.) which the gentry already Candia and India each has one, and was snxious to do too much too quickly, and epitome of all the Japanese arts of that day few marche in the provincial capital of Kwangs Shawan and Lady Barkeley.

H.E. Tsen Ch'on-hsuan, Viceroy of the Two The following couples have been invited to were all invited to attend. Those present the "Union Jack" is shortly to be opened in he, of course, was not properly backed up. He all of them stored in the original wooden (Kweli), *** expected to leave that city, ac Kwang provinces, who has been for the last alt at the President's table at supper-Dr. were, Ting Pa Hoti, Wu-Sp Pao, Wen Chin London. The Hongkong Garrison, however, bas left a good name in Hunan, and it is a ballding, raised on high posts from the ground cording to,a Canton dispatch on the 24th for, Rennis and Mrs. Hatron, His Excellency Bir Fu, law Yu San, Huang Ho Ting and the can claim the record for the Erst Soldier's great pity that he left his post so moon, Matthew Nathan and Mrs. Gershom Stewart, Presidents of the five leading charitable ins Club started and run on independent lines, and Vice Admiral Sir Gerard Noel and Mrs. H. Į titutions, making a total of over twenty. The can congratulate itself on the state in which | chihfus to give orders to their subordinates for five-storied pageda by the pond, midway in the four months. The resnon for this move in thị The Governor instructs all Totals and only too plainly suggestsite Malay origin. The lency will make his headquarters for the next the oldest style of Japanese building, which Wachow, on the West river, whem ble Excel W. Robertson, Major-General Hatton and Mrs, meeting having been called to order, the H.E.the G.O.C, has this day kindly re-opened it. the extension of a system whereby the people L. P. Brown, Sir H. 8. Berkeley and Mra, telegram from Viceroy Chang was read aloud Sergeant Bryant, a member of the sub-com are themselves to present their petitions, etc. Ramsay, Hon. Gershom Stewart and Lady | and passed round, after which the gentry still | mlitee, then thanked H. E. the G, O. £. for Berkeley, Hon. R. Shawan and Mrs, David maintained the cancellation of the agreement the interest he had displayed in all that ap. not anxious to be a good pubile servant? Now, amongst the off cial class, who is

Dicken, Mr. J. R. M, Smith and Mr. May, I co, Just as it was declared at the vory outset. to the interest of the officers that the club was are hardly to be met. The reason, bow, restoring Shinto shrines to their own priests } { fe considered at Peking that Viceroy Tsen Wood, Mr. G. W. F. Playfair and Mrs E, C, and the management of the railway by Chin-pertained to the club, and said that it was dun Yet those of good and widespread repute the restoration, when sealots went madly about (nephew of the late Marquin Li, Hung-chang), Commodore Dicken and Mrs. Playfair, Hon, P. They also touched on the important question a place where any one could drop in and spend ever, is not simply that of avarice combined | and purifying them of all Buddhist trappios" | may emaily leave-Kwangai and turn his apie H. May and Mr. Cruickshank, -

of raising funds before taking up the concern, happy hour. The Club supported all sports with harshness, but is to be found in their not and appansges, wicked lot of vandal work attention te matters la Kwangtung, * get inst. and expressed disapproval of the organisation and had given challenge shields and cups, for being in close contact wlib, or diligent on As we forecasted in these columns, in par of a Kung Yi Hoi (Society for public interest) outdoor as well as for indoor games. It had behalf of, the people. Absence of close cop Galeways, belfries, revolving libraries, and was done in the name of the Shinto religion. last night's issue, the ganual ball of the Inpal on the ground that the time allowed was top also contributed largely to the erection of the tact causes official bosloess to be placed in especially pagodas were tom or fat burn with On the authority of a telegram just received St. Andrew's Society was decided success, long and the management would necessarily in monument in the Happy Valley Cemetery to the bands of underlings; want of care will, in out any attempt at saving them. The rope from Kwangtong, it is intended to postpone and successful from every point of view, The volve many difficulties. That is to say, ther their comerades who fell in the North. China the end, result in the people suffering lolastice was around the Nara pegods and the mad the payment of the foreign loans due in the oth attendance, as usual, was both [args and distin. I preferred the establishment of a lottery-bank, expedition, The members were proud of their guished, and notwithstanding the numbers pre-it offers no line facilities in dealing with Club, and had looked forward to this zo-open. friends, cutaldean writem and underlinges to pull away when some of the townspeopis, ilon of military finds in Kwallis, Kwangs,

Inside the ramen, are, seryapig and their Shinto enthusiasts were exhorting the crowd. And the toth mpons, on account of the exhaus, gent there was sufficient dancing room. The affairs along the ing.

ing, and he hoped by their good conduct the these suppress public business, they squeeze i gathered courage to protest, to Azjpe the other, Hastern Times,

long ascending street, is the most graceful and beautiful of the many pagodas around Nara, successor of one built 700 years earlier After it has stood, picturesque, for 500 years, as the

condition of Kwangtang province, which is alas bellion in Kwangs. With a strong Goremor Fetting unsettled and in sympathy with the re- at Kwellin in his Excellency Li Bung-hsi