hard pushed to make both ends meet, and vessels which were not built on modern lines have found difficulty in obtaining charters on a profitable basis. In view of the comparatively poor prospects of Saigon rice, and the famine in Japan, shipowners have been looking to Java to provide cargoes for the north. Bangkok may be disregarded in this connection, because there is little. demand there for the tramp cinas of ships, most of, the trade being monopolised by liners. If the Java floods, prove to be ne destructive as the reporis would seem to indicate, then the Netherlands possession will have less than usual to offer northern shipping agents, and rates will suffer a still further deteriora- tion. There is a ray of hope, however, in the fact that floods, inundations and pro- tracted rains, are not at alt uncommon in Java, Salgar, Bangkok and the other chief rice-producing districts About this time of the year, lava is usually visited by rain- starm, which do considerable, although not irreparable, damage to the growing crops.
on the rains would seem to have been more violent than usual, otherwise suct
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH SATURDAY, JANUARY 20, 1906.
TELEGRAMS.
"HONGKONG TELEGRAPH”
SERVICE.
PARTNERSHIPS REGIS- TRATION BILL.
GOVERNMENT 15. MERCHANTS, SINGAPORE ADOPTS PRINCIPLE, AND REFERS
"
BILL TO SELECT COMMITTEE.
[From Our Own Correspondent.]
Singapore, 18th January, 10:20 a.m.
At a meeting of the Legislative Council of the Straits Settlements yesterday, the second reading of the Bill for the Registration of Partner ships was moved and reconded.
The Bill was read a second time. and afterwards referred to Select Committee for consideration and to
report.
"
I
[ts will be remembered that at a meeting of the Singapme Chamber of Commerce the prin ciple of the Bill was opposed by a majority of the merchants there, the voting being 19 voice 7. The Penhor Chamber, however, approve the Hill by a large mujority,--Ed, H.KT)
STRAITS CURRENCY
report as that stating how thousands of acres of paddy had been destroyed could not have gained circulation. In this connection, it is interesting to learn that Messi Lamke and Rogge of Hongkong, while acknowledging that the situation is undoubtedly serious, are Inclined to believe, that the standing paddyed will recover from the effects of the storm and' that, after the floods have subsided, it may be found possible to save a considerable por- tion of the crop from the Jetsam. Only the other, day that firm chartered a Saigon sugar vessel to bring a cargo from the north-west- em ports of Java to Hongkong-at a very low rate, it may be said. At that time. no word had been heard as to But the inundating of the colony. in a tropical country, especially in Java, which is practically on the line, rain- storm produces. results in half a day which astonish and amaze residents in more
THE DOLLAR RATIO,
'GOVERNOR'S DENUNCIATION,
SPECULATION "A DANDEROUS GAME."
[From Our Own Correspondent,).
Singapore, 13th January,
10.20 p.m.
His Excellency Sir John Anderson, speaking at the Legislative Council of the Straits Settlements yesterday, referred to the high rate of exchange which now prevailed.
The Governor stated it was his belief that this condition of affairs was due to speculations on the inten-
temperate zones. And at the present time, when freights are away down to zero," and competition for cargoes is keener than it has been for months, a disaster to the crops in Java would seriously affect. Hongkong ship ping interests, So far, of course, we have only received the bare facts that the people of Samarang and Pekalongan are perching on the roofs of their houses to escape the floods, and that the paddy is destroyed.fions of the Government with regard Until we receive fuller, particulars on this to the fixity of the dollar, in its rela- subject it would be futile to arrive
conclusion. We can only trusttion to the sovereign. .” that the optimistic views of Messrs. Lanke and Rogge prove to be correct, and that Java is merely suffering from its periodical visitation of the deluge, whose after effects
at a
will have no materini hearing on the ship.
plug interests of this Colony.
AFTER BANISHMENT.
What induces a Chinese subject, after he has been deported as an undesirable char acter, to risk herty, and life in order that He may remain in the Colony from which he has been, banished? Cases occur almost daily at the Magistracy, in which the Accused in charged with returning to. Hong- kong, after having been carefully decoried aboard an outgoing steamer and told that if he return he will be severely punished and re-deported. The other day, a Chinaman, who had been sentenced to a long term of imprisonment for being implicated in a burglary, was banished by order of the Court. On completing his sentence, he was led aboard a Canton boat, and the police officials having
the vessel leave the wharf, walked away satisfied that they had done their duty.. That same day or the day following, the outlaw takes up his residence-not in an obscure hovel or a teeming hive, but next door to a police station. Within a fortnight he lo again arrested on a charge of burglary. That is only an isolated instance; the Magis trates' roll must be cramined with similar
seen
cases, and the annual police returns positive.
Such speculations His Excellency characterised us a "dangerous game."
He assured the people of the Colony that the Government. were not yet in a position to fix the value of the dollar, but it was their inten- tion to fix it at a standard as low as possible, consistent with financial safety.
{The course of exchange on Singapore has been on a daily rise since the beginning of the year, as appear from the following thi-3rd JARURTY, B
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*
MORTGAGE COMPANY, LD.
ANNUAL MEETING..
pany at Singapore. Mr. Chope was a capablo | 67;INA PROVIDENT LOAN- AND agant, and did much to advance the interests of the Company and maintain its prestigede the Southern Colony. He was vice-chairman of the Chamber of Commerce in Singapore and a member of the Municipal Commission. He also acted a Reuter's agent. Mr. Chape was about 45 years of age. He leaves a widow, two daughters, and a suu, who is in the military service in India. Kd., H.K.7.] · ·
SHANGHAI SALVAGE
WINDFALL FOR SHANGHAI TIREMEN
(From Our Own Correspondent.]
Shanghai. 17th January,
2.15 p.m. the Supreme Court of Shanghai Judgment has been delivered by
in the action at the instance of
the Stinnghai Municipal Council against the owners of the steamsliip Perlak, concluding for damages, for salvage services rendered,
ST. GEORGE'S DAY.
THE PATRON SAINT HONOURRIS
¡AN UNQUALIFIED SUCCESS.
DRILLIANT ASSEMBLAGE AT THE CITY HALL
20th inst.
supper
was served in the theatre som of
of the China. Provident Loan and Mongage The ninth anonal meeting of the shareholders
PREPARATIONS FOR THE VALL.
As had been anticipated, the ball given al the City Hall Buildings in honour of England's Company was held in the office of the general
19th insi. magers, Messrs. Shewan, Tomos and Co.
Englishmen in Hongkong to-day are pre Under the blaze of a myriad electric lights, patron saint proved to be a huge success. is forenoon, The Hon. Mr. Robert Shewan
pared to declaim at the shortest notice those well-known lines-le England what she wil, and the vivacity which characterised the pro- the decorations appeared to the best advantage, pir-ided, and the others present were Dr. J. with all her faults i love her still". For th's iceadings was worthy of the best tradition o W. Noble, Meurs. J. S van Buren, Chow Hing St. George's Day, and for the first time in the
1.of. CASE.
Kee, H. F. White, E. W. Terry. I. McCubbin, G. history of
the City Hall. Over a thousand people Murray Bain, W. D. Braidwood, R. Robertson, honoured in royal fashion. There have beening the cumber of dancers the Halle did not
Colony the the
patron saint will be
invitations to the ball, *PD | capied "PERLAK'S" OWNERS MULCTED. Fung Fai Tong, Chang King, and J. Somer. E. D. Haskell, A. Babington, Fung Wa Chun
, but notwithstand strangers who, on arriving in Hongkong, have ville, secretary.
come to the very natural
ral conclusion that appear to be unduly crowded. Three Halls
they had landed in a
had been set apart for dancing, but only two The Chairman, in submitting the report and about St. Andrew, and hesion. They heard
14 Scotch
were actually utilised, the majority preferring to ball at which accounts, said: you have had the report Scoismen asismble to their hundreds, and per
the famous
disport themselves in the room set apart to St. and accounts before you for some time we will
David and in St. George's Hall. The balle form exploits whose description lasts till the
ball opened dispense with reading them now. The gross following November. They heard of Burns The earnings for 1905 amount to $131,720.2 as
and his merry against $132,863 for 1904, so we are able to
nuses, and they were assailed the King Edward Hotel were responsible for og every side with the heavy cadence of the un to the round figure of $100,0:0, leaving saint not a word was spoken. For that matter. Yeomen of the Guard, who had been on duly 20,000 to resetve, which will bring that fund lander's bar. But of England and her patron service of waiters was admirable. pay the dividend as before, viz:-8%, and place Glasgow accent, or the rich ring of the High the catering, and it has to be stated that not only was an excellent manu submitted but the Four be carried forward" $1,794.73 10
the credit of St. David of Wales was a comparative nonently provident system; you will notice, continue 10 the present
Year's
account, Our loans on the toans being so excellent is a very satisfactory
while St. Patrick might still be chasing dars of the evening, appeared on the scene entrance, to the City Hall, in the early
feature. As to our other loans we have, of they must put an
snakes out of Ireland for all the attention paid when joins were announced. To the lane slowly increase, and the security for these 10 his excellency by the Celts of Hongkong of "The Roast Beef of England, the The Englishmen were the first to realise that
beefeaters hoisted an immense tray, bearing the end to such a stale national dish and to consider each one separately on its course,
of affairs, and huist the banner of and the risk depends more ur less on
a boar's head, on their St. merits our good judgment; but I can only assure you that of hose loans gives us the slightest celebration should take the form of a ball, were proposed, and shty nsible idee, for those
shoulders, and solemnly marched year that St. George's Day should no longer Piggott, did the honours. Only a few toasta George. Accordingly, it was decided man's table, where the Chief July the chair- Sir · Francis never take any undue risks, and not.
be ignored; and it was further resolved that the on. unea in When you consider that although To-night, the first public St. George's Ball takes in the dress circle and at the back of the stalls
which was an extremely we have paid a regular dividend of
not the slightest doubt that it will be one of the accumulating a reserve of $3,000, out of profits, we have not incurred any
successes of the season, vicing with the 51. they were drinking. After health of the King man said, and had to guess to whose health Andrew's and sikado Balls which have pre had been pledged the toast, "His Excellency (beyond the most trifling), you must, I think, ceded it, An admirable committer was ap Some time ago the Perlak, an oil innkareless on the point of security. There is pointed to look after the decorations-a com- 1 the utmost enthusiasm ; the guests sang." For
recognise that as I said last year we are not
the Goversor," was submitted, and received with steamer, caught fire, and it was with the monothing in the balance sheet at requires the cause of St. George; and the result of their "
mittee which thought so labour too arduous in difficulty that the members of the shing the special comment.
jolly good fellow," gave half a dozen The items are all very much Fire Brigade, succeeded in extinguishing the
efforts is to be seen in the beautiful scheme His Excellency Lowed his acknowledgments. "tigere,” and wound up with shouts of" Bapani,” flames and saving the vessel. Subsequently, the same as last year except that the Light and of embellishment which has been adopted" St. George and Merrie England" was hon the Shanghai Municipal Council brought an ower debentures having all been paid off that
throughout the various Halls. action against the owners of the Perick, suing. Cem dippers. Our holdings of Lireen Island for damages in respect of the salvage of the Cement Co's shares of course, been vessel. The result of the case is stated in the increased by the new issue which we took up..
bove telegram.—EL, H.K.T]
No questions were asked, and the Chairman moved the adoption of the report and accounts, Di. Nable secarded, and the motion was „Unanimously adopted.
1-
The Court has awarded the sum of Tk. 1,500 to be divided among eight members of the Shanghai Fire Brigade.
The Municipal Council have been ever, since the company startel besides / place in the City Hall Huildings, and there is did not hear a single ward of what the chair
1.
awarded. Vls,, 300 services.
for salvage
CANTON TROUBLES. VICEROY SHUM OBDURATE DENTRY'S MASS MEETINGS OFFICIALLY IONORED. (From Our Own Correspondent]
Shameon, 19th January,. 2.25. p.m.
The situation in Canton, as the outcome of the Viceroy's proposals to Impose fresh taxes for the construo: tion of the Canton-Hankow railway, has reached an acute stage.
The Viceroy refuses to yield a single concession to the gentry and merchants, and remains inflexible in is resolve to carry out his original intentions, despite the clamour and disturbance crested by the unpopu. lar propositions.
bad debts
he's
of
a mead
The | moming.
H. P. White, nd fir. J. W Noble as members incipality are displayed. While the old Ball will become a recognised lostitution in
Mr. Braidwood moved the re-election of Mostr 5. Van Buren, Chow Hing. Res. of the Consulting Committee.
Mr. McCubbin seconded, and the motion was adopted.
the
Unlike the canny, clannish Scotsmen, who oured and St. David" also secured can never see too much of the thistle and the inued until an early hour thied, and con.
recognition, Dancing was heather-when they are away from home- the Englishrasts have not absorbed all the music dispensed by the band of the West Kents was exceedingly happy and catchy, and in rooms in their national pride. They have set apart one Hall-that known as St. Andrew's respect the St. George's Ball came up to to the honour of St. David, where the leek, the Hongkang realise the support such a ball la expectations. Now that the Englishmen of goat and all the national emblems of the likely to receive, we may take it that St. George's Chamber of Commerce room is a sort of inter national entente cordite place, with the British colours intertwined in token of good companied the President, Sir Francis Piggott,
Colony:
following constituted the party who ac-`
ed by Mr. Terry, Messrs.... O'D. Gourdin and decorations is the sense of proportion and Lady Noel, Commodore Williams, and Mrs. Arst strikes the visitor en viewing the and Lady Piggott, Sir Francis Piggott, and at his table on the stageH. E. the Governor W. H. Potts were re-elected auditors of theistic perception which have guided the Company.
Hatton, Col. Kent and Mrs. Williams, Sir H. workers. There is no gaudy display of tinsel and glistening gimcracks; the embellishments W Chatham and Mrs. Clark, The Hon. Dr. Berkeley and M. Chatham, The Hon. Mr. are chaste, somewhat subdued in tone, and yet everywhere delightful to the eye. The blood R. Shewan and Mrs. Guibert, Col. C. H. Dar
Francis Clark and as. Dicksun, The Hon. Mr. red cross of St. George appears at every turn.ling and Mrs. Stewart, The Hon. Mr. G. Ste The carpeiting on the main staircase is An end.
On the motion of Mr. Murray Bain, sacond-
Dividend warrants are now reidy.
The Chairman-That is all the business.
"HONGKONG LAND RECLAMA. TION COMPANY, LTD.
ANNUAL MEETING.
The fourth annual meeting of the Hongkong and Reclamation Company, Ltd, was held in day, the Hon. Mr. C. W. Dickson, chairman of the 'Company's offices, Victoria Buildings, to directors, presided and the others present, were Tung, directors: V. M. de Graca, land. He Sir Paul Chater, Messrs. E. Shellin Ho
Graca, Ho Fook, ila Kom Tong, A. Shelton The gentry, on the other hand, looper, Lo Cheung Shia, H. N. Mody,. J. roused by the arbitrary nation of the Ceter und H. Percy Smith,
The Chairman said :-Our reclamation at I premium; 4th-84; 5th-10; 6th- | Viceroy; are holding mass meetings, Kowloon Poist was complet divided into five ted during the year, Are and thus resulting being Toy 8th-11; gth-tri zoth-12; 10th-15; fath-15.4 13th-155, it will be seen from the denouncing the Viceroy for his high-sections comprising & Marine and 7 Inland shove that the rate of premium on a Bank tele-handed and oppressive measures, and Lois with graphic transfer on the Straite has risen from protesting against his continuance in
on the 3rd to 15 this morning-Ed., ...]
JAPANESE ENTERPRISE.
PROPOSED SHIPPING DEAL.
OFFER TO PURCHASE PACIFIC NAIL SERVICE. [From Our Own Correspondent.]
Shanghai, 15th January, 2.26 p.m. A proposal has been submitted, on behalf of a Japanese shipping com- bination, to acquire by purchase the service of steamers owned by te Pacific Mail Steamship Company.
Mr. Harriman, the President of the American line, has the matter under, consideration.
офротран
FRENCH MISSIONARY
MURDERED AT LIEN-KIANG-FU.
[From Our Own Correspondent.]
Shanghai, 15th January,
2.25
p.m.
ly revel in statistics of deportees who have returned. The answer to the question may be that the criminal is overcome by an over whelming impulse to visit the scenes of his first exploits. The hankering after the old sights-not the sights of his boyhood or even his native land becomes a passion, which develops into a mania, until the victim flings prudence to the winds, and dares all to be live in the land from which he has been ejected. It is a curious sentiment which actuates the ex,convict. One would think that his feeling would be that he could not get far enough away from the prison pre It is reported that a French mis. cincts. But it is not so, and Hongkong issionary has been murdered at Lien- not peculiar in this respect, for it is the com- mon experience all over the East. After all, there must be something in the air of a British possession which attracts the wrong. doer, but whether it is that in a British co lony he can exercise his evil genius with less fear of the consequences, or is incited to rai turn from pure love of the country; or wishes to show his contempt for the law and Its prophets, is an open question. It should certainly interest the psychologist.
HUCKRY.
BALUCHIS v. WEST KENTS.
17th Inst
On the military hockey ground at Happy Valley yesterday afternoon the 29th Balschis played a friendly game with the West Kenis Regiment. The lippery. turf seemed to be favourable to the Indians; for, although, tha
kiung-fu.
There are no dotails to hand.
SINGAPORE FAIALITY,.
P.&O. AGENT MORTALJA
INJURED.
RESULT OF A CARRIAGE ACCIDENT.
[From Our Own Correspondent.]
Singapore, 17th January,
10.85 a.m. The death is announced of Mr. H. I. Chope, agent in Singapore for the Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company.
Mr. Chope was the victim of a carriage accident, in which he
office.
The Viceroy turns a deaf ear to all this imbroglio, and pursues his course, heedless of the hubbub in the city.
A settlement of the dispute be. tween the Viceroy and the gentry is remote in the extreme,
So far, the city remains outwardly peaceful, although the question at stake is being discussed excitedly. on all hands.
DELUGE IN JAVA.
MANY DISTRICTS INUNDATED.
TITOUSANDS OF ACRES OF YADDY DESTROYED. [From Our Own Correspondent.] ·
Singapore, 19th January, 11.45 a.m. Heavy rains have fallen ja Java. The rivers are swollen, and break- ing their banks, with the result that a vast area of country has been in undated...
Great havoc has been wrought in many districts by the torrential downpour, particularly in Sumarang and Pekatongan.
Thousands of acres of paddy have been absolutely destroyed.
It is still raining heavily, and no signs are apparent of the weather elearing up
The inhabitants of the inundated districts are taking refuge on the roofs of their houses.
It is feared that the natives will experience a period of great distress As a consequence of the damage done by the floods, and the destruction of the growing paddy in the fields.
FIRE IN A GOLD SHOP.
9th Inst.
total area of 582,508 square fest,
Dae of the Marine Lots has been already sold
has neatly beco acquired at a premium of
it
The
at the price of 54 per square foot and the remaini
(area we still hold 382,821 sq. ft. with a rea frontage of 778 ft. Nans of these lots have been written up in value, but stand in the Company's bookt at their actual cost. Our other
property, Kowloon Marine Lat. 49, continues to yield a fair return and the right to reclaim in front of cents per sq. f. which was paid before the end of the year and is included in the sum appearing in the accounts as invested in property. reclaimed area will approximate 244,000 sq. ft., and have i fron age of 660 feet, with deep arder that you may have all possible data from which to form for youselves an opinion as tú the Company's future prospects. The ac counts, I think, are self-explanatory; but if there is any further information
you would like to have I shall be glad to give it.
No questions were asked, and the Chairman moved the adaptions of the report and accounts. Orange seconded, and the motion was Bonimously adopted,
water, I have mentioned these full details in
The Chairman moved the re-election of Messrs. A.. Raymond and E, Shellim as directors of the Company.
Mr. Ho Kom Tong seconded, and the motion was adopted,
On the motion of the Chairman, seconded by Mr. Percy Smith, Meters, W. Hution Poits and A.O'D. Gourdin were re-appointed auditors of the company.
The Chairman-Thank you, gentlemen, for your attendance, Dividend warrants will be issued on Monday.
RACH BOOTHS;
ALLOTMENT SALES.
18th inst.
At the Happy Valley this afternoon, 'as is the annual custom, Messrs. Hughes and Hough Government auctioneers, sold
by public
Buc. on the lease of several lots numbered to
19 on plan which had previously been on booths and matsheds en Government ground adjoining the Race Course, north of the grand
view at the auctioneers' office, for eréction of
stand enclosLITE,
P
less chain of St. George's banner. The pillars war and Mrs. Grant, The Hon, Mr, H. E. are encircled with white and red bands. One of Pollock, KC, and Mrs. Kent, Sir O. P, Chater the features of the decorations on the staircase
One of C.M.G., and Lady Berkeley. is the beautiful layer of white chrysanthemums
The menu was as follows i which covers the balustrade, while at each
THE MENU. orner ibere, are large standing cleric lighis
Hors d'Oeuvres. *1.-Labaer Mayonnaise
Ham Sandwichus -Caviare Sandwiches window, and concealing from view, is a
7.-Pate de Fole Gras in Jelly
concealed in imitation flowers. Over the mur
large-sized representation of St. George over coming the dragon-after the design which appears on the sovereign. The picture was drawn in the first instance by M Bird, 'of Messrs. Palmer and Turner, and enlarged by Chinese artists. Around the frame, ac.. inultitude of electric lamps, and when these we lighted and the staircase la illuminated the national hero should stand forth in transcend-
int plants of every desc and evergreens, besides
at of every description line the staircase. 41, the top of the staircase, above the reception
root, there is a fine represe station ofthe dragon,
while festoons of greentry enliven the duli tints of the walls.
Naturally, St. George's Hall is one of the principal rooms in which the decorators have spent their time. The walls are ling with the eng of St. George. Around the cornices, there are large tador roses, while the ceiling has been convertert into one gigantic banner, with the red cross on a white background. there are 667 in all-and these are picked our The ceiling is covered with electric lamps- in red and white as required to form the flag. There is no St. Andrew's Hall on this oc casian-ai become at. David's Hall, and is breathes Wales at every corner. On the walls are shields which bear strage and marvellous signs ar mottoes, One of these inscriptions reads "Cymru ain Byth" or words to that effect, and the general consensus of opinion is that these cabalistic terms signify Wales for ever." But he best of the mottoes is that which politely hints-Yoldraig Cochaddyry Gychwyn." The linotype machine in Its wildest moods mover excelled shat sentence. People who have been visiting St. David's Hall to-day, gazed awe.
at that sign.
It would requiro ® Daniel to read the lesson conveyed in those magic words. Nobody in the Hall could make them out; nobody could pro
nobody tried, nounce them;
COUTED
they. meaning of "Cead mille failthe," or "Honi mean something. Most people know the soit," etc., or
"Deus rogi
etc., but "Yduraig," etc., is beyond the ordinary man, beyond the Anglo-Saxon at all events. So we will simply that molto boldly in the face and pass on. Two great leeks, the emblem of Wales, have been erected at each end of the Hall, and on one wall there is the mountain goat and the other the Prince of Wales's feathers. The
strick
on
ceiling lights represent the sun, moon and stars. Allogether, those responsible for. St. David's Ball have done their work remarkably well.
What was formerly the Chamber of Com. merce room, is for the nonce the British
B-Baron of Bref
Jonits.
Chicken Mayonhalas Beandwiches 6.Sardine Sandwiches
Roast Saddle of Murton 10 Rosat Turkey and am 11-Boiled Shanghai Corned Beef
Case-Bour's Hood: 1-6hangbal Game Pie.
15.--Konie, Wild Duck, th–Rossi PasKSANS-
17-Tomatoes
18.-Celery, 19.-L41
*.—Waterkreas
2.Uland Mange
Swael
-Almond Macaroons,
13.-31ince Pas 14-Chocolate Sponge Cakes
5.-Finger Cakes
Dessert. 26-Valida Ice Creamer-Assorted Jellies 21.--Maraschino Jelly -39-9frawberry Ice Cream, 10-Assorted Caksa
Charte
Тод
Bon Bone. Beef Tra
Caffon
Cocoa
The music played by the band of the Baluchi regiment during supper was as follows:
MarchReturn of the Troops" R. Elneaborg Bart Dance Happy Darklas Patrol..." Whaalman's "Banté france
"The Huling Bes
..Tharban Mazurka
****Cantifalle
«Kerdann Palka............." Picaroon" Örsas falao je promysli Aphrodila #magrammer kopali Apanish Serenade "La Paloma
Gradley The Committee in charge of the arrangei the result of their efforts, particularly the Chief ments have every reason to feel satisfied with fastice, Sir Francis Pigott, who was the life and hall, and Mr. Beavis, the secretary, who worked soul of the movement which culminated in the
assiduously to ensure success. The committee was composed of the following gentlemens.
PATRON.
H.E. Bly Mattháw Nathan, kama PRESIDENT, Sir Franci, Piggott. VICE-PRESIDENT,
Mr. R. Atkluson
Sir Henry S. Barkalay,
GENERAL COMMITTEE.
Col. AE. Aliken Nr.§. 1 Day Mir. 1. Darton
F. Dadelay
Capt. Balios
Mr. J. A. Jupp
Mr. L. 3. Lewi
Mr. H. W. Looks
Mr. C. W. May
Mr.
H. Medhurai
Mr. E. W. Wlectial?
Sir Henry B. Berkeley, Chair Mr. C Maxon
nian.
Mr. F. B. L. Bowley
Mr. O. H. Butterworth Mr. G. A. Caldwall MWYSE Clark, My
Col. H. Darling *.*. Mr. W. H. T. Hava
where the Union Jack foats triumphantly, Mr. V. H. DEACO The royal standard also has a place bere. The three Halls, St. George's, St. Daivd's, and the British will be utilised for dancing, so that there should be plenty of room for the dancers, even although over 1,000 people are expected to attend the function.
Supper will be served in the theatre. A very pretty scheme of embellishment has been carrie ed out with bunting and flowers in front of the dress circle facing the horseshoe table on the the cluef officials responsible for stage where His Excellancy the Governor and sible for arranging the ball will have their seats, is a small St. George's Cross, circled by sing Francie Piggott, has
buckla And The Chief Justice, S bean the moving spiri
making preparations
for the fitting celebration of St. George's Day.
It was he who drew up the scheme of decor.
Mr. P. B. Deason Mr. A. Dankon Mr. H. W. DermOT Mr. B. T. Daạ Mr. C. Fitusek L-Col. Fistant, p... Mr. A. G. M. Fletchar Mr. H. 1. Gedge Mr. C. B. GrasK Dr. G. M. Hamon
Hancock
Mr. B. A. Hankay Mr. P. A. Haselked
Mr. R. &.
Mr. A. C. Holborow Mr. A. Shelion Hoaper Mr. Jones Hughes
Hod. Sec. Invitaila Comalitee Mr..P. P. J. Wodehouse.
The Hon. Mr. H. E. rollock,
K.C.
Major Phillipi
Tr.W H. Fost
Major C. G. Pritchard" Mr. B. W. Rutter Mr. W. 1. Bounders. "Mr. E, R.
Mr. M. W. Blade
Dr. 7, O, Bedmat
Mr. A. O. Brokes
Mr. A. Brooks Bod)) The Han, Mr. T. Satoombe
Bath
Mt. A. TurnaT
Mr. A. W. Whittal Mr. H. P. White
Mr. E. C. WI
His Honour Mr. Juasion Dr. Datason Wright
Hon. Secretary
Mr. C. EH. Braylay
PROPERTY BALB,
At nose to-day, Mr. Gio. P. Lammert, anc
Thors were quite a few bidders present and little past the hour mentioned for the auc on to be held Mr. Hough remarked that the prohibitory Ordinance relating to gambling was itill in force and under that Ordinance the sale took place as formally. Bidding was very fast and we append below the prices paid and the names of those who secured the lote. Lot 1-Hr. Ah Wong, 5310; Lot 2Mr. Ab Wong, $180 Lot 5-Mr A-Mr.
$300 F Lot 4-Mr. Lesbirel, $300 Lot birel, $1801 Lot 6-Mr. Xavior, $170; At about 3.30 p.m. on Wednesday, the 17th | Lot 7, Mr. R. J. Remedios, $390;
Lot &, Mr. instant, & fire was discovered to live broken Mok Yuk Tong, S230; Lne 9, Mr. Ritchle, . Ritchie. Szos Lot, it. Mr. penetrating his lungs.
No, 14 Bonham Strand East. The fire started | Kaxack, $:50 | (The late Mr. Chope joined the P. & 0. in the back of the pramisas where we ahuated Mr. Arrak, $115; Lot 14, Mr. Ho Chuk Wan, The above match was played on the Hockey Company in 1878, closely following Mr. Z. A. the moves for melting the gold, ford of the $1841 Lot 15, Mr. Ll Wing Tai, 5:68: Lo 16. should mark the various Halls, and he the mortgages, the valuable Isasehold property has been indefatigable. In attending 10 situated in Caine Road, and registered in the Club ground at Happy Valley yesterday after Hewett, the agent for the Company in Host-outbreak was given by one of the jets to the Mr. Yee Pak Hung, $135.1 Lat 17, Mr. He Sam,
кес Central Fire Station, and this was responded 5100; Lst 18. Mr. Ah On, 190; and lot No. 19,
that his ideas wore adequately car.
Land Office at Escţious ♬ and of Inland Lot noop. The first ball of the play was uninterest. kong. Indeed, throughout his career, Mr.
ried loto effect, The' workers" Ware HE No. · 573.). This property was put up for spetton ing as also Hecla players had "all the say" Wippe followed in the footsteps of Ms. Howell, before it had the pubdued Mr. Ah On, $50.
follows: St. George's Hall-Messrs. Wick in two lots, known respectively as No: 73 and at half-time they were leading by four goals When Mr. Hewett was transferred to ap before it had had time to get a
thold, and 10 a single. In the second half, however, the other agency from
ham and Wilks and Captain Belson; Caine Road, baaring a Crown rent of $5.70. the London Office, much valu bla propriety was there":" saved. VICERON of the
Crow He came
Music room and reception Bowley and - tables were turned, and the Club made play Mr. Chope took his place.
Wakupu, by telegraph, that the two American. Mdles, remene spoin, toll and staircased rent of $1.63, suspectively, together with the fast and exciting, Cheed and Bailay playing out to thBombay, la 1889 he raised Bar, 4th ini, telegramenities Newer of Runbora have been withdrawn, and that the Major Pritchard, Mesars. Dunn and Turner messages and buildings tharon erected, good game. The Club continued on the want to Bombay. In
Mr. saya-Regarding the anghai riot, military strict have Aggressive, and are long the score was four all. Howett at Yokohama, where he spent some Great Britain intends to demand demalty been instructed to increase the number of Fillock, Mr. G. E. H. Beavis, the hop, secre
suppor room--Messrs. Duon, Denison and The first lot, consisting of 3,065, square foot, ** was knocked down, to: Mr. G. 3. da Roma, for i › Both teams did all they could turning the score years. He was also at Kobe for a tims, and in❘ but the Waiwupu strongly majetans that the before time was called, but failed. Born and 1899 was appointed chief clerk at Hongkong, Consular Body should be blamed and it is be preventing trouble during the reconstraction of order, and the success of this the initial celebra Tings for 311,000. The bidding was fairly troops stationed at Llan-chau with the view of tary, has laboured incessantly to get things in $13,000, and the second ipt to Mr. Lan Chil KicGhan a good work for the Hirla. He remained in Hongkong for about a year, loved that it will firmly oppose the British the American church in that city,Shanghat, sion of St. George's Day in Hongkong is keen. Masar, Kwana, Harmen and: Harding 'Rossi: 4 Four all
and in'sgow was appointed agent for the Com3 { claim, when and if it is made.
1 Astured.
ware the solisitors for the motigagoo)ymous?)
West Kents put up a better combination, the sustained mortal injuries, his ribs out in the "Woo Shing" gold shes situate. at 52151 Lot Lot 13, Mr. Arrak #180 11.0 13. tion, who designed the characteristics' which tionear, offered for sala by auction, by order of..
former defeated them by two goals to nothing
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