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OUR RATTAN INDUSTRY,

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18 1905.

arrives at Hongkong it is practically in the raw men would appreciate his thoughtfulness. Not ́state." All sizes, and lengths are jumbled to a bit of it. They would have nothing to do gether. The Chinese dealer sizes it. Although with hie invention. They had been accustom he has been at the tinese for years, theed to their own rough-and-ready methods and INTRODUCTION OF LINEN FIBRE Chinese trader clings to the antiquated methods they intended to stick to them. He gave up of his forefathers, with the result that the sizing his invention in despair and the workmen are is done by the crudest methods. The milan is happy in the knowledge that they are not deal. pulled through steel plates in which holes haveing with any now-fangled notions. In other been bored and it is sized. Then it goes to respects, also, the Chinese at Shaukiwan have the factory where it is again carefully sized, shown their conservative ideas, Two ma- and the best pieces put on one side: 50 much chines, one for drilling and another for tuming for the rattan,

were brought out from America. They stand uscles in the factory, because the 'workmed

VISIT TO HARRIS-KEENEY COMPANY'S WORKS.

14th inst.

1

RAW LINEN FIURE.

will have no "fuck" with modernity. In fact. Mr. Keaney gave up his suggestions in these

contented. "

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A HONGKONG INNOVATIÓN,

THE F. S. A IN AQUANERY,

13th inst realize the nature of the work which is being Comparatively few people in Hongkong carried on under the name of the Pleasant Sunday Afternoon. The idea that should be fuit in force wheat by thermochemy of the average Sunday afternoon should be in some degree at least avoided, and that young. men who found time hanging heavy on their. hands might have some place to attend where provided, occurred to Mr. Percy H. Holyoak, vice-chairman of the Y, M. C, A. Only a few itself to several local clergymen, was put In in England and Scotland, the PS. A. is a force as the Pleasant Sunday Afternoon scheme. recognised institution, and some of the best speakers in Britain readily give addresses when desired, while the solutsts comprise all who are known in the musical world.

But since Mr. Harris came to Hongkong he has discovered a material which rivals, if it fumilure which does not surpass, the ordinary makan, and that respects in despair and the workmen are quite teresting naturaʼ'un'all mun aro'süre to do their Francis; at any rate it was a very near thing inental and spiritual entertainment should be

is raw linen fibre. The fibre comes from the interior of China, and is a good den! more ex- pensive than rattan, but the beautiful results/

Rattah work is one of the recognised indus tries of the East. On every hand the emfts man's handiwork in this particular line of business is in evidence, yel comparatively few. people in Hongkong are likely to lake the trouble to ferret out the methods adopted in manufacturing (là' mation appears in every house, from the richest to the poorest. It is doubtful, Indeed, if the majority of people have any idea whence the rattan conies. At various places, the canes may be seen standing outside Chinese houses, ready apparently to be converted into the long chair which is the chief cause of lounging here as elsewhere--or a hundred and one pick nicks, from a lady's workbasket to a baby's cot, Hongkong, however, is one of the important centres of the rattan, industry, and the chief factory for the manufacture of all sorts of rattan fumiture is that known as the Harris Keeney Company's Grass and Rattan Factory, situated on the Shaukisan Road. A representative of the Hongking Telegraph visited the estab. lishment the other day with the object of gain ing some insight into the working of the factory, and the processes employed whereby the wil lowy wands are bent and twisted into all man- ner of shapes.

AMERICAN ENTERPRISE,

The Harris-Keeney Company is an American

concern, in the sense that the two partners àre Seattle men. And the story how they came to set up business in Hongkong is an interesting one. Mr. Thomas P. Reeney had long held The idea that there was a bright future for the

rattan industry, if only a couple of energeticmer took it in hand. He looked at the rattan chairs produced by Chinese labour, as they appeared when landed in San Francisco or Seattle, and he It is possible, he said to him-elf, to get these

kong in 1902 and remained in the Colony for

COLOURING THE FIBRE.

Heavy weights R.Gatshbuse, P.O. 1st class, I got a heavy blow on his than'é left jaw, and for Albion, v. J. Lavus, 2-0, tst class, Tamar, a second-Francis looked like going down." He Middle-weights-Pte. I. Kidd, Albion. A managed to rally and went in nothing daunted. Deverson; A.B. Giòry, and H. Jordan, A.B. The fighting wad mixed and going hard as On These three mon will draw, one having time was called. The third round saw Francis to hora bygggghh | going ahead stid after one or two clinches Light whights :--R. J. Clark, Gym. Ins. Glory, Walker, changing tactics and form, put in some M. Raskin A.B. Albow, and F. Cursen P.D. straight blows on the head and body of his ad and Class, Glory. The above men to draw, versary, who, thereupon, rushed in but failed one also boxing a bye.

in an endeavour to hook. He sull kept Walker Featherweights: Francis, A.B. Albion moving and made a lot of the running. The A Walker, AB Sutinf

referee announced that Walker-won a deci Bantom-weights Pte. J.Pucksmith, Tamar, sion received with different feelings by factions of the spectators. A great many were of Wilkes AlB., Glary, Tonight's boxing should be of's very opinion that the fight should have gone to very best. We have heard that it is the inten- and both men fought well and plackity. tions of the following men to challelige the Feather-weights, A. Eglington, Glory, u. Ji for the third place. The first two tounds passed Wade, Chi Yeo. Sig. Hogue (Lightweights), and well engeged that they must fult for it. His [strongy_AB/ Vengeance (Featherweights), Fa rather tamely, the teferde painted but to the flckey Lacey, AB. Vengeance (Bantamwords took effect, for the third round warned weighis).

up considerably and Liddle got on to work in better form than the other Tau so, according to determine the results of the naval boxing com- the other tivo were spent in sparting."

Last Saturday evening saw the final bouts to the Raf words, "won on the third round as petitions, that have extended over three nights

'The Officer's final next took the httention of and interested be maty persons. The spacious those present. Midshipman Konworthy, R., larger attendance than on either of the pre-repeted his success of Friday night by defeat and most convenient hall housed a much

ing Lieut. Cantrell, R.M.A. The middy, who great number of sailors and marines of the style quite his own, continually rushed vious evenings, those prosent comprising a Rest; augmented by 's considerable attendance

197 man in a ducking position, but nevertheless was most effective in his face panches, while from the Kowloon dockyard,

the blows of the Lieut. of Matines passed harmlessly over the right shoulder. One or two go!, stiff uppercurs would have changed

made against him, so the verdict was for the their positions, but, alas! the Lisut. failed to think of the mode of receiving the attacks middy...

The rattan chair has to be “dipped in bio winners in their respective weights: Halligan, Liddle, Glory, contested three rounds to decide weeks ago, the deh, which had commanded

rih inst..

which are obtained from its use in the con.baths of gelatine to fill up the pores, and after- Vents (Middleweights), Terry Arm struction of chairs, and the better class of work, wards it is "painted" with thellac which gives amply compensate for the extra cost. The raw the gloss. In the case of chairs made of raw limen fibra comes in the form of ropes no thicker liner fibre or sen grass, these are stained in than a piece of ordinary twine, and its another bath and afterwards painted the colour durability is beyond question. More than that, desired. Green teams to be the favourite and it takes on such a beautiful gloss, and is so and it certainly appears to suit the character easily coloured for decorative purposes, that of these chairs to a nicety. its use is a distinct gain to the realm of art furniture... What is the difference, it may be asked, between the linen fibre and rattan? Briefly it is this, that whereas ordinary roltan lends itself to only a few designs the linen fibre can be worked into all sorts of picturesque patterns, on account of its extreme pliability.

A COMPARISON.

It has to be observed that the articles urned out at the Shaukiwań factory are

Chinese dealer. And it may be asked; why rather more expensive than those sold by this

should this be so? Take the long chair for example, which we all know and appreciate The Chinese chair rests, as a rule, on eight legs, none of which is of the same length, if the The braces are of bamboo, which is not the chair is wobbly, it is hardly to be wondered at. heat material for distributing the strain. As a result, the braces lose their grip. The raltan strands give way and begin to unfurl, and

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GALA CHAIRS. ・・・

Keeney showed the prekaman a variety of With regard to the complèted article, Mr.

were chairs witli rockers which are of camplior chairs all built from his own designs,, There wood-office chairs which came to pieces for cleaning purposes, travellers' chairs which fold- ed up like a camp 'bed, chairs with leather seats that could be removed, and chairs with linen fibre seats stuffed with mitan shavings aluminium paint-Messrs. Carmichael and Several chairs had the frame work paisted with

Clarke's patent-and they looked exceedingly handsome in their gala dress. It is proposed at some time in the future to manufacture hard- wood chairs and machinery will be imported that of two Chinese hats, inverted, made into a for that purpose. An ingenious design was lady's workbasket.

IN AMERICA.

There was no loss of time in getting to work, the business commencing with M. Parkin, A.B., of Abu, v. R.-J. Clark, Gyn Ins. of Glory, weights. Parkin led with a left swing at the who met in a semi-final bout for the light

head and both men closed up to about ex- change, Clark working a straight left to good effect. His opponent faced the music and retaliated smartly and well. It was noticed and as the same time trying to find the spot. they were doing their utmost to gain the points The round closed with paists looking pretty

a return,

Final Lightweight:-F. Cursen, Glory, . M. Parkin, Albion, for the first place and cup Curson was in the better condition, owing to presented, by the Kowloon Dockyard officials having only had a bye to box, while Parkin had in the earlier part of the evening had hard together at once, and Cursen, being the fresher,

to have too much of his own way, Parkin con-

first round Bow Cursen in much the better

even up matters, but could not make any

The idea seems to have come as a surprise pcaket to Hongkong. When it was announced by means of huge posters that Pleasant Sunday afternoons for men would be given at the City fall, a scanty 'audience composed mostly of the military and naval service turned up, and until yesterday the average attendance was about 40. Considering that several gentlemen who might be otherwise employed give their. services gratuitously for the benefit of those who attend, this result was somewhat als

PSA, it should be explained, are undenomin appointing, and the Rev. C. H. Hickling said as much yesterday. The proceedings at the

There is a chairman who gives a short address, ational, exceedingly simple, and edifying. and a speaker who delivers the speech of the while the service is brightened by the singing. day generally dealing with interesting topics, of hymns and golos.

After the sual service yesterday, the Rev.

business then being done could be doubled the chair is finished it is as safe and firm as a His office is in Seattle, but he intends visiting | straight left, which landed, but his upper cut fought out at a, killing pace for Parkin who had puth on the work of Christlamity when it came

headway against the attack. The round was to give way. On the third meeting. Cursen right place or Parkin must have gone down. continued advancing, but, could not find the Cursen was declared the winner,

even. On the call of time for the second

saw that they were of the roughest description, finally the chair collapses. On the other hand, 6bre chaits at the rate of a thousand a month, and right upper cut and got away without mado the running., Still, he was not allowed regarding the progress of the P.S.A. and called The Company are turning out rattan and round, they went straight to work, and here work to dispose of R. J: Clark The men got C. H. Hickling made an interesting statement

again Parkin scored with a clever left swing the long chairs made by the Harris-Keaney although if it were absolutely necessary they people to do things right, so he came to Hong Company, test on four legs, placed at the top. could manage to produce two thousand, which for loat time and pressed hard. Both men testing manfully every second of the time. The mittes with the object of considering the future

Clark endeavoured to make up and bottom, and the frames are of Malacca is not bad for what may be called a compara fought their best until time was called when all the ins and outs of the ratian trade; he reinforced by side braces which distribute the ing manager and he has just completed a very No. 3 found them up smiling and smart, and six weeks. In that short period he had learned cane. The braces are strongly made, andtively new business. Mr. Harris is the travel favours were slightly with Parkin, Round position, Parkin came up quickly and tried in Nearly all the'audience remained behind. recognised its possibilities and saw that the strain evenly all over the chair, so that when successful tour through the Southern States. after a short preliminary spar Clark tried a and trebled in a very short time if only intelli rock, although it still retains its slasticity and gent men, and men of ideas, were at the head comfort.

the Eastern States soon and may take a run failed and before he had properly recovered of affairs. When he returned to America he

across to London with the object of opening Parkin was sailing in left and right and, giving had too rattan chairs in the vessel's bold, chairs

up connections there. The Company which no time, forced the fighting. The judges found which had been made, to his own designs and

Messrs. Harris and Keeney have started in that Farkin won a decision, received with Hongkong is one of the most flourishing in the acclamations. Both men deservedly received under his own supervision. The chaise Caught

Colony as it deserves to be, considering the hearty cheern on leaving the ring, as the match the popular fancy and went off like hot cakes To make a long story short, the enterprising

amount of energy and solid hard work which had proved a good, honest fight T Westerner joined partnership with Mr. Emmet

the partners put into it. Harris and the Harris-Keeney Company was the result. The Company has now been at work nearly two years and the belief of the partners in the ultimate success of their busi-Bad what not, was, thoroughly well finished. ness has been more than verified.

WORLD-WIDE CONNECTIONS.

At the present time the Company are ship; ping every kind of ration work to all parts of the world. The stores are filled with big crates for Durban, South Africa; for San Francisco and Manila. They have contracts to supply goods all over South Africa, sending so many month; they are shipping regularly to

Copenhagen, Berlin, to Australia where the Company have a special agent, New Zealand, India, and the Philippine Islanda. Curiously enough, New York and London are the only two great centies which the Company have

regard to New York; the Company have been trying in every way possible to reach that market, but so far without success, and why ?

CUSTOMER AND DEALER.

"The finish on one of our chairs," said Mr. Keeney, costs more money than the native chair when it is completed." He tells a story about a purchaser who wanted a chair even before it was in what he calls its "finished state." Truth to tell the average purchaser might well think that the chair, even before it has been singed and shellacked, and polished,

At any rate this customer thought so. “I said to the purchaser," Mr. Keeney remarked, "you can have the chair as it is if you like but I tell you it won't last 50 per cent: as long as a chair would in its finished state." The purchaser was not to be denied, and the chair was given up. What the ultimate fate of that chair was it would be interesting to hear,

DESIGNING THE CHAIRS,

first drawn by Mr. Keeney who is what might When a chair has to be made, the design is be termed the business manager of the firm, The measurements are then prepared, and these are sent to the frame maker who is

THE LATE REV. FATHER

TORRES.

14th inst,

D

Albion, and Bob. Lavar, P. O, ist class, Tamar, The heavy-weights next took the boards, in the persons of R. Gatehouse, P..O. 1st class, these being the only two entries at this weight. through the three rounds, although both of The men proceeded to take things pretty easy, them gave and received several unavoidable hard knocks. Nothing serious happened, dur.

upon the audience to resolve itself into a Com-

of the Pleasant Sunday Afternoon scheme.

had been wondering what anity when came The Rey. Mr. Hickling remarked that they

as a flash of inspiration that they should start sectarian and they were actuated solely by the this .S.A. These gatherings were strictly un spirit of brotherhood and mutual helpfulness.

Sundays the weather had been so cold that Referring then to the attendance at the meet- 185, he observed that during the past four many people had doubtless been deterred from attending at the City Hall preferring the comforts of a roaring fire to the advantages of the P.S.A. indeed, one soldier in a barrack-roam which ha had visited skid plump and plain "Isn't it nicer to be near the fire on Sunday afternoon

laughter) of course, there was another aldo to the question. When, they first came to the theatre with the object of deciding what room they should take, they found a brilliant sunshine flooding the theatre, and they thought that the use of the electric light would be, unnecessary place in which to hold the meeting to co so they thought the theatre would be the bast

the total expenses up to nearly $100 a month. 801 the use of it for $50 a month, but the cost of the lighting, posters, coolies, etc., brought The collections bitherto had amounted to about $20 a month. That was the siste of affairs at present, Several friends had offered subscriptions, but he bad refused them on the

at all it must be self-supporting. At present it was not self-supporting and he asked the audience to express their opinion on the sub- were worth continuing; or whether it was better ject. The question was whether these meetings

to remove into another place, one of the smaller rooms in the same building, for instance.

failed to invest in their ramifications. With coached by Mr. Keeney in the requirements well-known and much esteemed Procurator before be recovered himself. The audience ming up the competition stated that every one ground that if the P. S. A. was to be 'a success

TARIFF AND TRANSPORTATION,

The Chinese foreman, who, of course, is a walking encyclopedia, says he understands the idea right down to the ground, but occasionally it happens that as a frame maker he is a little bit of the base, so Mr. Kenney sets him right The frame, then, is made, but it only serves as a model for other chairs of similar design. When the second franie is ready it goes to the weaver, who is equally certain that he knows all that is wanted. And he does as a rule, but we are all liable to make mistakes and the weaver is no exception to the general rule. When this second frane has been under the

requirements, it becomes a model for the

seemed amused at Wilkes dancing, perform ance, and ripples of laughter were occasionally heard. It was patent to all present that Wilkes could not get a favourable decision. The third round fougid Wilkes still running away; while Puckantith was following quickly and giving all the punishment and receiving next to no retums. The decision was in favour of Packsmith

"

Final Middle-weight:-In this go H. Jordan, An Ocean, having previously fought a bye

Deverson, Kidd's wonderful left-hand did not met and vanquished J. Kidd, Pte. Albion, who was still feeling the effects of his contest with avail against the hurricane advances and vi- he fought bravely it was to no purpose. Jar cious right books and swings of the compari- tive fresh man he was up against, and although dan having only missed getting into the light weights by a pound or so nevertheless gained the best of this encounter.

Commander T. L. Shelford, RN, in sum

present owed a debt of gratitude to the Dock yard officials for their kindness in lending the hail and also for the heity way they had help: it to a successful termination. A debt of grati- ed to make the arrangements necessary to bring tude was also due, be said, to the mea for the way in which they had fought. That the fights had been fought with the Recostomed fairness Continuing, the Rev. Mr. Hickling said he of service men to one could gainsay. In had asked several people what they thought conclusion, he thanked the audience for the might be against these meetings. The only order and appreciation they had shown.

reason he had received was, that the meet- After the distribution of prizes by Mr. .ings are too religious. "If they were made

chosen words to the lucky ones by the above filled. He did not think, however, that any loon Dock Co., accompanied by a few well sing song nature, they might get the place Naval Officer the company dispersed thoroughly of those who came in to help would care to give up their time on a Sundny afternoon to s satisfied at the display they had witnessed.

sing-song. There might be nothing wrong in a thought he could una his three days' competitions:--

it, but personally The following is a brief summary of the time better, so he was not inclined to accept.

that suggestion in any way, to got number at the expense of spiritual profit.

Simply on account of the prohibitive tariff and heavy transportation expenses. But now that the Great Northern Steamship Company have commenced running huge cargo boats across the Pacific, it is believed that freight charges will come down with a rush, and the New York market will come, within the bounds of the Company's business. If they cannot get to New York by the Pacific then the Suez weaver's hands and is certified to be up to the shelter in a land beyond the sca-the Pbi | Deverton, who seemed the finer made man. Lambert, Superintendent Engineer for Kow. more entertaining," he was told, "more of a

Canal route must be tried, for as Mr. Keaney

said: "Our big business is to be in New York; and we must and will get there," . The Minnesota, one of the Hill boats, is on the way to liongkong from the western coast of America and it will then be seen whether the freight charges are to be reduced. As to London, the Company are now in negotiation with a big firm there and it is expected that should these negotiations reach a satisfactory issue, a large

business will result.

AT CHICAGO EXHIBITION, Every year, two furniture exhibitions, are held in Chicago, and at the exhibition which is now opened, the Harris-Keeney Company have a floor spice of 990 square feet. An assort- ment of the various rattan chairs, settees, and fancy articles in case, grass and raw linen, which the firm are prepared to place on the market, is on view, and from all accounts the exhibit should lead to increased and widely extended demands. When it is remembered that at these exhibitions all the chief furniture manufacturers of America and Europe have stands, the position occupied by the Harris Keeney Company will be better understood, although anyone paying a casual visit to the factory at Shan-ki-wan will readily realise that the Company would occupy a leading place in any competition, where beauty of design, skilful workmanship, sound materials, and careful selection were required and appre.

ciated,

EASTERN RATTANS, .

Ratten is indigenous to Java, Bumatra, Bor neo, the Philippines and some parts of Chino, but there is only one sort of rattan that is con- sidered of any value and it comes from Java, Sumatra and Borneo. The rattan from the Philippines is of poor quality and unsuited for factory purposes. It is true that a species of rattan which is particularly suitable for making into walking-Ricks is found in the newest American colony, but that is about all that can be said about it. At least, there are no signs that a high-class rattan is to be got there Even if it were, the Filipinos are said to be so lary that they would not take, the trouble to prepare it for the market and that they would establish factories to deal with it on the spot is out of the question altogether. The rattan found in, Chine grows mostly in the southern districts, but it also is of inferior quality,

JAVA RATTAN.

weaver and remains in stock. So that it is not | until the third frame is made and has passed through the hands of the wearer that it is on anything like a fair way to completion.

A'SUMMARY.

Next came the final at bantam-weight-F. Wilkes, A.B., Glory, facing J. Pucksmith, Pte. Tamar. Wilkes, early evinced a liking for dodging to escape the gruel, and danced away merdly from his opponent who had the advantage of a longer reach: But Pucksmithing the encounter which resulted in the referee At the Roman Catholic Cathedral, "Glenealy," and chasing bis man over the ring and even Awarding a draw,

was not going to stand these movements long, anticipating in apparent arrangement and a solemn requiem mass was celebrated this tually got bim into a corner, and punished him morning in memory of the late, Rev. Father severely before he broke clear. Wilks attempt Torres." Rev. Father Gracia, vice-procurator,ed to stand, but had ia give way to a rapid hall officiated, and was assisted by Rev. Father of blows, He, however, answered gamely: Augustin. The various Catholic institutions swung a vicious right on the head, and dodged of the Colony were represented at the services;

under the arm. Wilkes appreciated the call okulam. The church was, as is usual on smith rushed in and dealt several heavy swings, there were besides some French Fathers from for him. When they again got together Fuck- these solemn occasions, draped in black.. dodging in turn but quickly returned to the A contributor sends us the following apprecia encounter, and getting Wilkes clate to the live reference to the deceased prelate.

By the death of the Rev. Father Torres, the nearly fell taking

roper, he missed half arm hook and few lively blows General for the Spanish Dominican Missions in the Far East, a gentleman beloved by all who knew him, has been removed from the community. He was born at St. Maria, in the province of Palencia, Spain, in the year 1846 and after going through a two years course of philosophy in the Seminary of Toledo, he joint ed the army of the great St. Dominic in Sep. tember, 1866, and in the Convent of Ocalia com pleted the second course of theology and was

The hext two candidates for fistic fame, ardained deacon. In consequence of social and

were: J. Kidd, Pto. Albion, v. A. Deverson, political disturbances then reigning in Spain, A. B. Glory, who contested in a semi-final for he choose to leave that country and seek middle-weight honours. On time being called ippines--where he arrived in 1871. There he took the offensive and went for bis antagonist was ordained priest on 21st September, 1873, big licks. Kidd, using a very powerful left, de University of St. Thomas three years later. and he finished his course of theology at the livered straight from the shoulder, kept him At the end of 1875, be began his missionary ed many hard knocks, but Deverson, failing to from getting too close. Both gave and receiv. labour at St. Isidoro in Tubuan, where, a year

xee why he should be so continually denied, The buildings of the Company at Shauki-later, be met with a most painful accident that kapt up bis rushing tactics and always received fault, There are so many partition walls and dog appeared in the village causing consider second round opened with a fooler from Kidd, wan are very extensive, but they have one resulted in the loss of his left arm...A mad the straight fab on the nose or mouth. The staircases that a great deal of space is lost. able alarm among its inhabitants, three of followed by a clip on the left eat, while his The question has been under the consideration whom were bitten with fatal results. Father opponent rushing in swung left and right and of the Company as to whether anything should Torres, who was ever ready to defend his flock, had Kidd in queer strait for a brief spell. be done to secure more accommodation, but hastily seizing a rifle gave chose to the animal. nothing has yet been decided upon. There The weapon, which had not been cleaned for Again the straight arm felt stopped Deverson's rush, who nevertheless still kept going strong, are two storeys' above the ground floor and some time and was otherwise out of repair, although he could not evade the ever- each is packed to its utmost capacity. When exploded on being fired causing the sad acci ready straight arm, which kept jerking it is stated that the average number of men at dent. The patience and fortitude exhibited in his head back with unfailing regularity. work is zoo, and the usual stock kept on the this trying circumstance, were the most prom! Deverson's plack never failed him and, despite premises is something like 5,000 articles, some idea of the extent of the business done by the the deceased gentleman possessed. In Octo

ent among the many sterling qualities which the punishment he received, be stuck to his Company may be gained. And orders are flow-ber, 1876, he was appointed. Vice-Procurator much in favour of Kidd. The third encounter man fighting hard all the round, which closed ing is so fast that it takes the Company all they and sailed for. Hongkong, where he discharged opened with what Kidd must have thought a can do to keep up with the demand. The the important duties of that office till 1881, whirlwind attacking him, for Deverson, character of the work turned out is best exem. when he returned to Manila. During the anxious to change the complexion of affairs, plified by the fact that although heavy duties succeeding five years he filled important fairly rushed his man taking all that came his have to be paid in many of the countries served offices of the Order so satisfactorily that be by the Company before their goods can be was chosen by his superiors to take over the could not keep clear of Kidd's left band, which way with an unflinching front. But, afas the landed, they are able to meet these charges high office of Procurator General of the Misalthough failing to knock out, piled up points to and yet compete with focal Arms which are sions at Hongkong where he landed in 1886, Kidd's benefit. Kidd landed a right arm clip protected by tariff regulations,

and during the succeeding 18 years ending and bis opponent found the floor, remaiding 1904, this venerable planeer was ever. to be down to the count of wine. After another In the frame making department, the skele-seca piloting the financial barque entrusted to bright rally time was called and Kidd adjudged him through difficulties which, only those acto be the winner. This had proved a very in quainted with Oriental, and especially Hang teresting mill, and although Kidd was a lot kong, life can adequately realise. For some better on points he received rather a big dosa the 16th ult. he was advised to go to Manila for months past he was confined to his bed, and on

change. This, however, did not prove of any Glory, for the Goal la lightweights, in which

of gruel and had his right sar badly mauled.

A bys was now boxed to qualify F. Curion,

called forjan real slogging, but was a very clever exbibition of sparing, and both men kept Busy. It was at any rate a pleasing changs after all the hard fighting that had previously been witnessed

AT SHAUKIWAN

SKELETON WORK.

Lan chairs are built. The Malacca case used in the frame is a great advance on the bamboo which is commonly employed. Malacca cane is easily manipulated and it can be nalled of screwed in a way impossible with bamboo. The bending process is interesting. A Chinaman takes up a roll of the leaves which form sugar benefit, for shortly after his arrival, be breathed. Andarkon helped him along. This bout baskets, and sticks it on a nail. He lighis the his last, surrounded by the sons of St. Dominic roll and passes the Malacca cane over the flame, in a convent of the same order, holding the cane in a wedged staff. By con tinually working the cane, he gets it into proper shape and when cooled the curve remains. Steam was tried at first, but it spoiled the wood and failed to retain the curve or crook which was intended. Then the Malacca cano goes through gelatine glucose which fills the pores

NAVAL BOXING.

Yet another bye followed to enable H AT KOWLOON.

Jordon, AB, Ocean, to compete in the final for 17th inst. middle-weights, F. Wade; Ch. Yeo. Sig. Hogue, Pressure on our space this evening dosi not took the ring and gave Jordon a good run for of the raitas and renders it impervious to the permit of our printing in full the account of the his money and made him lively in all his joints weather, It should be added that the nails second night's boxing at Kowloon. Following That Wade seems to be quite a favourite with uted in the industry are all tinned so that they are brief results:-

the sailors and marines was shown by the may not runt.

Cameron v. Parker (concluded from the applause with which he was greeted: Having WEAVINGS

vious evening) terminated in a win for Parker now finished the two, byet that were necessary Light-weight (second round)-Clark, Glory for the continuation of the evening's sport, we beat Besles, Aldion. Parkin, Albion, best settled down to more real hard business. Wade of the Fogut. The fight was won on Fibal for FeatherweightsThe combatants a foul given against Wade. Parker of the Ocean both la fine form, were &. Walker, A., Suite scratched to Curse of the Glory.

v. R. Franci, A., Albion Francis opened Middle-weights (first round) (—Kidd, „Albion, the ball by lending left and right, managing to

From the frame akeleton: | Java sendo more ráttan to Hongkong than goes to the weave. In the case of a rattan Sumatra and Borneo put together. It is a chair a great deal has to be done in order to give firm, plastic and reliable cane, which can be the chair a good appearance. Ordinary rattan worked up into any design. Domeo falian is Is jurzy, and if that were allowed to remain, as

FIRST NIGHT. Bantam Weight Competition -G. Mc. Donald, Albier, defeated J. Ross, Astrava: F. Wilkes, Glory knocked out Whitehouse, Glory; T. Pucksmith, Tamar, knocked out J. Adams, Glory.

Feather Weight Competition A. Egling. ton, Glory defeated W. leksley Ocean's A. Walker, Sutlej beal W. Gill Glory; T. Liddle, Glory beat W. Blake Astres; R. Francis, Albion based a bye

Light Weight Competition :-F. Farker, Ocean defeated D. Cameron Albion; R. J. Clark, Glory defeated W. Lanniford Ocean; F. Cursen, Glory bent B. Lovatt Sutlej; M. Parkin, Albion beai]. O'shea Ocean; S. Beales, Albion beat W. Buckle Ocean; F. Wade, Hogue, boxed a bye.

SECOND NIGHT.

Tamar, defeated McDonald Albion; F. Wilkes, Semi-final Bantam Weights: 1 Pucksmith, Glory, boxed a bye.

bion, defeated J. Liddle, Glory; A. Walker, Semi-final feather-weight-R. Francis, Al Surley, beat A. Eglington, Glory.

Glory, defeated S. Beales, Aibien; M. Tarkin, Light-weight competition: R. J. Clark, Albion, won on a foul from F. Wade, Hogue F. Cursen, Glory, left by Parker, Ocean, giving up his chance..

bion, defented J. McCarthy, Rambler; H.Jordan, Middle-weight competition, Kidd, A. Ocean, knocked out J. Rose, Glery; A. Dever son, Glory, boxed a bye.

Officers over 108. 4 tbs.Midshipman Ken- worthy, Glory, defeated Lieut. Gregor, Whiting. defeated F. Wilkes, Glory

Final bantam-weight-J. Pucksmith, Tamar,

defeated R. Francis, Albion

Final feather-weights:A. Walker, Sutla,

defeated R, J. Clark, Glory; F. Cuesen, Glory, Semi-final Light-weight:-M. Parkin, Albion, boxed a bye,

Finale weights-F. Cursen, Glary, defeated M. Parkin, Albion.

Semi-final middle-weights:—J, Kidd, Albion, defeated A Devenson, Glory; H. Jorden, Ocean; boxed a bye..

Final middle-weights:-H. Jordan, Ocean defeated J, Kidd, Albion

He then asked all those present who thought these gatherings are calculated to do good and were likely to continue to do good to signify their opinion in the usual way, by a show of

hands:

The meeting unanimously expressed their · belief in the affirmative,

ings should be continued? The audience said Were they of opinion that the P.S.A. medt-

"Yes" with no dissentient voice.

The Rev. Mr. Hickling said he was greatly encouraged by the result of that meeting. There had been 70 present at the P.S.A. which was a good augury for the future. In ons town where the PSA, had been started they had an audience of ta on the first day and g on the second and there were people who said “I told you to.”. But very soon they bad 100 ance did seem rather low. With regard to the in attendance, so he did not mind if the attend.

question of holding the meetings in the theatre

the subject. or in a smaller room, he wanted their opinion

on

Half the audience voted' in 'favour of the of removing to a smaller room. theatre being retained, and about half in favour

A sailor cried-"It's a bit too cold in bere." The Rev. Mr. Hickling replied that he had shuting all the doors he could tee, but it had done all he could to keep out the draughts, by to be remembered that the Weather at present was exceedingly cold. Arrangements 'would be made at the next meeting to live these matters Tooked after. No doubt some of their friends would give their services.

All the audience pledged themselves to endeavour to interest their friends in the P.S.A. and bring them to the meeting,

for the encouragement they had afforded him inded as that the meetings would be con-

The proceedings thön ended,

The Rev. Mr. Hickling thanked the audience

usual,

CRICKET LEAGUE,

coming to the front also, but it will take alitiis on ordinary native-made chairs, the furre beat. McCarthy, Rambler, Jordan, Ocdan, get both home, but in trying to clear Final heavy-weight;-R.: Catehouse, Albion, The following is, the Lengue table up to

pretty long time before Borneo becomes any- | would be a regular barbour for bugs. . But at the thing like a serious rival to Java. The rattan Shaukiwan factory, the chairs, after pausing from the Do'ch colonies goes in the first in through the hands of the weaver, are taken to stance to Singapore, which is the distributing another room and hang on hooks which de centre. The rattan is a clinging plast, and it pead from the ceiling. A piece of cotton wool grows to an immense length. Rubel fringes are crefully burn died, and all the scarcely believe it," remarked Mr. Keeney, fringes are carefully burned out. "but have seen rattan 300 and 400 yards long" At which we expressed astonishment.

CHINESE RATTAN DEALERS...

The rattan. used by the Harris-Keeney Com pany are obtained from the Chinese, dealers at Wanchai and West Point, When the rattan

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CHINESE CONSERVATISM.

In this connection, a rather interesting ro mark was made by Mr. Keaney. He stated that when he first started; he invented a handy little instrument to hold the daring alcohol and

draw with Bob Lavus, Tomar..

date. (3 points for a win and 1 for a draw.)

Club

... Matches.

Played Woh, Lott.' Drawn. Polits

A, O. G. 13

owicon

11

14

beat Rose, Glory. Deveron of the Glory, bye, he recolved 11p on the face and a pretty, Ofcers: Final Midshipman Kenworthy,

Bantam weights, (semi-final);Pucksmith, Upper cut on the ribs. Both settled down to Tamar beat McDonald, Albion. Wilks of the work and blows raised almost too quick Glory, defeated lieut. Cantrell, ... the Glory, a bye,

to take the Yufi "agalicance of them, and the blow, beat Lit, Glory: Walker, Suite, but clever men,glofwinging Walker missed and to-day (10th inst) a new per poder, forage Sale

Feather-weights (seal-final):-Francií, A Judges, if they marked all points, were very THE Imperial Bank of Chins are asuing Eglington, Gry.

turned right round on a plyot, Francis pressed and $50 notes. We have seen specimens of R. E... Oncers over lost. 4 Thi-Midshipman bim Kürd and Veemed to have the best of them, and they ale really works of art, adorned.K. Police ... Kenworthy, Glory, beat Lieut.

Gregory, the exchan eshen the time arrived to go to as they are on each side with the figure of the R.G.A. 83rd Co. Whiting.

Corders."* Both lads came up edger and willleg | God of Wealth, and they relect great credit | 11.K. C. C. "A" for the second fo, and soon yot busily engaged on their designers, and on the angravers, Civil Service ... (br^in^ler: "Francis doing plenty of leading fidemed to be Mesors. Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co., London, ↑ R. A. M. C.

making the most points. Walker, however, NV, C, D. 'Niwi.

Parsees

„TO-NIGHTS' PROGR Following are the map rem he naturally thought, that the Chinele work. | semi-final and foals of competiti

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