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"PLAYMATES.""

A TRIUMPH OF YOUTHFUL ART..

12th inst.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH SATURDAY APRIL 14 1906.

gallantly volunteers, and tells of a gallast band very near at hand, which at his request will go forth to seek the missing links,

HO FOR THE HIGHLANDS.

A body of Highlanders clad in silver-faced jackets, sporrans and kilts hereupon come into view to the tune of the "Songs of the move tais." With praiseworthy skill they dance the Highland Fling in a style suggestive of joy unconfined, are favoured with vociferousa clam ours for an encore, considerately oblige, and amid a tornado of clapping leave for foreign service.

Last night, in the presence of a large audi- enco, an innovation, in the guise of a juvenile cantata was performed at the Union Church Schon Hall, by the children of Quarry Bay, under the direction of Mr. Robert Dickson. This histrionic performance was styled "Play- mates," and the action of the play was con- ened to a single day and took place in one

Feeling lonely without Farmer Jack, Whil scans, vis,The lawn outside the coltage of Mother Goose, in the village of Whaurist.ington and Cowboy Jack, the holiday makers unite le singing "When from playmates we There were ten principal characters in the

are parted," a song wherein is revealed the cast, their respective parts being taken as

hope of seeing the absentees 'once more. follows:-

The fall of the curtain at the

Mother Goore, Jack Goose....

Farmer Jack,

Flora Macdonald,

Dick Whittington, Annie Lin,

Cowboy Jack Maggie Lauder.

Simple Simon,.... Aunt Sally,

Chorus.

Misa Maggia Hoskins.

Masier George Hoskina. Masse Maicol McNell.

.. Winnie McNeil,

Minster Jahis Gri

Miss Frida Scheonfelder.

Madler Hemrich Scheonfelder.

Ms Jersie McNeil

Mimates Barcin Gibson, Min Gracie Morphew.

Highlanders,

A masterly interpretation of a beautiful and melodious symphony "was followed to use a dramatic critic's phrase) by curtain raising with silence and lights to match," On the rise of the curtain the audience was confronted by the spectacle of charmingly attired children, å fine stage, splendid scenery, and an artistic group ing of incandescent lights.

THE GLUEN EGG.

fortune to witness "Playmates" as produced at! the Taikoo Club and at the Union Church!! Hall. To sum up, we may without fear of contradiction, assert that the performance last night was a hugo success-a varitable triumph for the children. It might be niso stated that the proceeds from the sale of tickets agreeably augmented the Union Church Hall New Piano fund.

12th inst.

- HONGKONG'S IMPORTANCH 70 AMERICA.

RANKS NEXT TO LONDON,

12th inst

We are informed by Mr. Wilbur Gracey, acting "merican Consul General, that he is in receipt of news by private telegram, to the effect that the Bill providing for the reorganiza- tion of the American Consular Service has pasted two houses of Congres and become HONGKONG WATER SUPPLY. And will probably go into effect about the it July. This Bill makes many changes for the service. It provides for the classification The majority of the residents of the Colony w ular off fcers in grades given. the will no doubt just now be sympathizing dearly aident adthority in transfer officers from one with the feelings of the "Ancient Mariner in station to another; provides in inspection his bitter ery of "Water, water everywhere, service with five inspectors, who will rank an but not à drop to drink," for notwithstanding comuls-general receiving alomant

compensation of travelling expenses; clerks requires that all Americans, It prohibits consuls engaging in low or ather basiner, and requires that all consular fes whether official or un

fficial are to be turned into the Treasury,

ACTIVITY OF VICEROY SHOM.

OPIUM-SMOKING AMONG OFFICIALS CONDEMNED.

[From Our Correspondent.]

Canton, foth April. H.E. the Viceroy, left here on Sunday, on a our of inspection up the East River district as far as Watchow, the river being now high enough to permit of steam-launches preceed

right up to that city.

BRITISH ADMIRAL'S VISIT. -Vice-Admiral Sir Arthur W. Moare arrived" hare yesterday afternoon in the Alacrity and was received with the customary salutes,

DISASTER TO PASSENORR BOAT:

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SALE OF THE "DECIMA”

fernoon, at the sales rooms of Mr. Geo.

aert, auctioneer, Duddell Street, the German steamer Decima, which was wrecked off Cape Kami, Haitian Island, was offered for sale by public aset en with all and sundry bar appurtenances, stores, anchors, cables, chaios, elc. About 1,000 tons of coal, the cargo of the 3.1. Decima, was also put up for sale by auction as a separate lot. ན་

The vessel

Hing for $215, the same purchaser becoming

she lay was sold to Mr. Sui

the owner of the 1,000 tons of coal in her, for $15, making $150 in all,

PROPERTY SALE.

leaves the audience free to comment.fa. the rain of the past week, the supply in the re- crema nat abduni,”atu “consulates shall be 400 souls bilind for Ching Yuen capsized and up for auction in three lots.

vourably upon the realistic acting of the hildren, the superb solos of Mother Goose, the excellence of the dancing, the capability of Jack Goose in the role of Master of Festivi. lies, and the laughable antics of Simple Simos.

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THE LAUREL CROWN.

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servoirs appears to be perilously dear famise point! On the 5th inst, we were enabled to state from the report that in the reservoirs up to the previous week there were 62,417,coo gal lous of water, which even then was barely a third of the amount in reserve at the same time in n the previous year. "But now, not withstanding the late rains, we find, on inquiry of the Director of Public Works, the Hon, Mr. W. Chatham, that the total water now in the reservoirs of the Colony is

This 74,000,000 gallons only.

in.

There are seven classes of consuls-generat, the first class being only two, London and Paris. Under the second class are lengkong, -hanghai, Berlin, Havana, Hamburg, and Bio de Janeiro salaries of $8,00 gold per annum Yokohama comes under the third class with

Ten minutes later the curtain rises for the secund time revealing as it does so a host of children performing the various evolutions of the Grand March in a fashion dear to the heart ofa military martinet. On the retirement of The tramping squads, Simple Simon enters amount, it is anticipated-provided we have $5, 00 per annum ; Canton and Tientsin come

not too much dry weather in the meantime under the fourth class with $5500 per annum flushed with pride at having to successfully should last well towards the third quarter of

Chaloo, Hankow, Mukden, Newchwang, and implished his mission. To him rush the

singapore come under class five with 54.500 1ve-sick trip, Flora, Annie and Muggle. May wen the rains may be expected to set in

The Hon, the Director of Public Works

per aunum. There are ten classes of com Socaking all at once they breathlessly ask

stated to day to representative of the Honguts. Liverpool, Manchester, Antwerp, and As a prelude to further delectable musical fere, the choristers treated the company to a "I be safe? (When will be be back Tentang Telegraph, that, just as he saved off pull. Marseilles cover the first three classes, Under superbly rendered penlig chirus. Jark Goosee, Simon, as quick as you can." Simon

the fourth cia's is found Kobe with $5,000 per now appeared in all the freshness of beliday holds up his hands to still their babble and re-ting on the restriction of supply of water to the Have patience, residents till the last possible safe moment, so

abom under the fifth class are Amoy and marks:-"Artal, whishi attire and sang a song, which, besides giving

Fouchow at $4,500 per ananag under the sixth all present a clue to his entity, let averyone and I'll tell you all about it." After clearing the restriction will be removed at the earliest possible safe moment. Thys we cannot look

clau e Antung, Langchow, and Nanking at into the secret of his success in lite. It seems his throat, Simon purveys fear dispelling news.

for any relief at present.

.$4,000 per annum; under the seventh class to the anxious sweethearts, who, in the excess he had the good fortune to possess a goose

Nagasaki with $3,5ca er annan. of their admauration, crown him with a diadem blessed with truly philanthropic principles and not averse to laying a golden egg each morning. ut flowers, throw a floral garland round his No doubt, many of Jack's friends would like neck, and present him with an exquisite bou. to possess such a rara apir, but gold hatching quet. Mother Goose, the good old soul, deals ot compliments and makes the hero blush by geese are scarce, so Moler Gume seeks to dispel the shadows of disappointment by telling telling him, he is as handsome as the Lord them in dulcet zones how they may win a Mayor of London. fortune sure, some other way."

PIE STRANDED "DUMBARTON!".

IMPORTANT COMMISSION FOR HONG-

KONG ENGINEER.

12th inst.

At Mr. Geo. P. Lammert's sales rooms this afternoon, the properties koown as No. 349. 1 large passenger boat crowded with some 351, and 353, Des Voeux Road West, were put J'he late were sold for $8,600, $8,300, and sunk on Sunday afternoon near Sainam, paly 3 persons were saved. Most of the victims 38,100 respectively, Mr. Sie Tak Fan being the were libimeward bound for the annual ances-purchaser of each lot.

Messrs. Ewens, Harston and Harding, ware tral worship.

tlie solicitors for the vendors, THE EVIL OF OFIVN-SMOKING.' The Viceroy in determined to suppress opium. moking amongst the Government officials. He has instructed his military secretaries to scertain and report to him the game and oc- cupation of any official addicted to this habit. In his circular instructions be says, that the habit is excusable in the old and decrepit who require a stimulant to keep up their energy, but any other official found to make a habit of "pium-smoking will be immediately cashiered, as it is a danger to the nation ait bad and demoralizing to the individual.

CANTON NOVAS,

SURVEY FOR WATERWORKS.

A WOMAN FILLORIE

[From Our Correspondent.]

Canton, 6th April. Survey work on the projected Carton water- works continues, but the Viceroy is at a loss to anderst and where the money to complète same ist come from as the Peking Government have relused to permit him to raise a foreign inan for the purpose.

A Chinese woman at ilonam was yesterday

infidelity.

herself and her son are beller off now than Annie and Maggis excitedly exclaim:-"Guess last November. The contract has been given by the President, which will all be official and publicly exposed in the pillory for six hours for

The means recessary to the achievement of this desired end are then disclosed by the choristers, and lie embodied in the song, Those who honour their parents." Following this comes Mother Goose's declaration that they used to be. Furthermore, she thinks. it only right that Jack should devote a portion of his wealth to the augmentation of the happi- nees of leas fortucale individuals; therefore, she is vastly pleased to find so many children present in response to her son's invitation, and trusts they will enjoy in playful sport a happy day.

A GALLANT FARMER. Unfortunately, some of Jack's fond com- panions are not as early on the scene as expected, but, very shortly, Farmer J: ck arrives. He is cordially greeted by other Gopose and her on, but, in their mutual disappaintment, tells them he is unable to stay. Asked for the reason, he, in vivacious style, sings of a giant living at no great distance from Whaurist, backed by the choristers, but also others of like predatory instincts.

However, before entering into the strife, he indulges in a pleasent Ete-à-te with his sweetheart-Flota Macdonald, and listens with delight to her impassioned vowal of love for "Dear Old Highland Hills and Flaymates his everywhere." Jack then bids far well to companions, throws a kiss to Flora and leaves determined to kill the giants or die in the attempt. To sustain the courage of the girl he's left behind him, the chorus chant "Lille lammies on the lea, Mother anuse suusequent ly rendering with charming feshness a plaintive little ditty" Happy Playmates,"

DICK WHITTINGTON ON THE SCENE. Inspirited by her singing all indulge in a dance which bus scarcely ended, ere Dick Whittington, bundle on shoulder, travel-stained and tired, comes in time to join the revellers. A hearty welcome is accorded him, and he tell of his many adventures as set forth in the song "My story begins." Alter the song, the famous London bells ring out their chimes to which be and Mother Goose listen intently. They speak in a language intelligible to the former who presently sets out once more for the me tropolis determined to achieve success. Before he leaves, Mother Goose with commendable thoughtfulness, treats him, to a little liquid re- freshment.

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OLD PR' INDE.

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RETURN OF THE WARRIOR. An interlude heralds the return of Farmer Jack as Jack the Giant Killer, Towards its finish, Flora crosses the platform, Ar she is in the centre, Jack comes bounding in and puts his hands over her eyes. Upon this who it is? Flora guesses aright but styles her lover Fauner Jack. To this he objects and drawing his sword, observes-Not Farmer Jack, but Jack the Giant Killer." Jack Goose, keenly alive to the dignity of the returned war rior, calls for a hearty cheer. It is given with zesi by all. The choristers in 'n spirit of jubilation. sing. What a merry, merry meating" Flora and her adored one afterwards dance round the stage; the rest of the principale "covering the buckle" t the sides while ile Highlanders make merry in the year.

One moment more

A HAPPY MEETING. The penting of bells presage the advent of Whittington, and his excited pe, Annie Laurie prepares to welcome him. Dick stands in the midst of a large circle of admirers. The indiancy of his features be tokens the pardonable pride with which he glories to the possession of a mayoral gown and chair, Mathet Gouse ever ready to bestow hongratu dich where it is most deserved comnes forward to shower her praise upon the bero. Jack Goose pats him lovingly on the back and calls for a cheet. The others comply most willingly. The chorus bears repetition in honour of Dick, and he then dances with Annie. Everyone also cut capers wherever

100m permits:

Mr. J. W. Jameson's salvage steamer City of Birmingham left here on the oth inst for Vladivostock, en routs to De Castries Bay, Russia, to attempt to re-float the s.5. Dumbar for, which stranded there with a valuable cargo to Mr. Jameson by the London Salvago Association, and he leaves to-day by mail to join his steamer at Vladivostock and conduct the salvage operations. He is also to survey other wrecked steamers on that coast' with a view to re-flanting.

THE WRONG MAN.

"CRUELLY ALLEGED TO DE MARRIED.

12th inst. In the Summary Jarisdiction this morning, before His Honour Mr. A. G. Wise, Puisne Judge, a case of D. R. Captain, verur D. Meyer was called; and Mr. D. Meyer stepped

forward.

His Renour: Do you owe this money? The summoned man: No, my Lord." His Honaur: How is this? Have you got the wrong man?

Planiff: The gonds were sold to Mrs. D. Meyer.

His Honour: Oh, yes, I see, the summons made out against Mrs. D. Meyer. (To Mr. Meyer) Are your married --No, my Lord.

Nothing whatever, my Lord. All I know Then what have you to do with this matter?

about is that I was served summons,

with that

GIONAL REALMS, AFAR. Preceded by music, Jack of the Beanstalk

Then I can have nothing to do with you. eners, disguised with a cloak. Mother Cause (Ta plaintiff): You have pointed out the wrong advances to greet the gentlem..n travelling

cog, and remarks "You seem to have travelerson to the bailiff; you had better go and seive the woman, and the case will stand led far, Sr?" The unknown admits the im pachment, and goes on to say he has travelled adjourned for one week.

in ethereal resins, Mother Goose is inclined to doubt his Honour's werd, and is about to question further when Maggie comes forward, and exhim "Don't you know who it is, Mother (ioase? | know. Of course she does Why shouldn't she? One lover would know an other in the dark. 1's Cowboy Jack 1 or rather Jack of the Beanstalk. Jack fione feels so delighted that nothing short of an ear-piercing iges" will suffice in honour of the explorer. To cap three hearty cheers are given, and a final dance indulged in.

Believing that one good turn deserves an- At this stage of the proceedings, Annie Lau- other, the three heroes favour their playmates rie, Aunt Sally and Cowboy Jack turn up from with songs which describe in detail their "some place east of Suer" to add to the juflifica respective adventures. Mother Goose takes tion of their playmates. Each singsa song;Annia these disties in hand and from them extracts a Laurie's dealing with the braes of Maxwellion homily which she loses no time in placing in (her birthplace at Sally's bespeaking the the safe keeping of her youthful friends. They amount of drudgery which inevitably falls to the in retute promise to keep her advice ever in lot of someone while the rest of the world is at view and, when in doubt, do-us she advises, play; and Cowboy Jack's relating the passage in the west the sun sets to rest; night follows of angry words between bluself and his mother day, and darkness effectually puts an end to. arising out of a difference over the price of a the merrymaking. Lifting their lusty voices in cow. Jack said this animal for beans only to unison, the entire company bring down the get more of a different brand on his return to | boase and the curtain with a magnificent ren- home and other. Luckily for him the investering of the grand-finale "Playmates, now ment in beans proved a profitable speculation the day is denu” and restored his, fost prestige.

Lest we forget, it may be bere mentioned that a wee little girl of some five or six sum

A CLOSE SHAVE FROM GAOL.

12th inst.

The Bill provides that inspection shall be made of consulates under instructions from the Secretary of State, and that each consular office shall be inspected at least once in every two years. Every consul r officer will be required whenever application is made to him therefor, to administer to or take from any person any oath, affirmation, affidavit, or deposition, and to perform any other notarial act which any notary public is required or authorized by law to do within the United States; and for every such notarial act performed he shall charge in each instance the appropriate fee prescribed turned into the Treasury of the United States. The sole and only compensation that consular afficers shall be allowed to receive will be the regular salaries fixed by law. The Bill alsa provides that every consular officer shall be be provided ad kept supplied with adhesive official stamps, on which shall be printed the equivalent money value of denominations and amounis to be determined by the Unied Sinte's Binte Department, and whenever a con. sular officer is required to perform any.com sular or notariat act, he must affix and duly cancel an adhesive stamp equivalent in valtic to the fee prascribed, and a sucts act shall be legally valid within the United States unless such stamps are affixed.

1. PHAR TRAMIVAYS.

LITIGATION TERMINATED.

12th in We are auth died in state that all the dis. suit of sentin shareholders in the recent

is

FRENCH ADMIRAL'S VISIT, Vice Admiral Richard and staff paid un official call on the Viceroy yesterday morning and was entertained at lunch; he left for Hong- kang to-day.

'M. STRUVE" WRECKED.

TOTALLY ABANDONED BY THE CREW,

Irth inst.

vessel

We have received information to day to the effect that the steamer M. Struve, of which Messrs. S'emssen and Company are the local agents, has been wrecked on her voyage to Chinking. The 5.5. M. Struve, commanded by Captain F. Bremer, let this port on Friday last, with a cargo of sugar consigned to Chinkiang. Sho is reported to have struck aro k some time on Sunday last near Ock. seu island, midway between Amoy and Foo show, and about three hundred and fifty miles from Hongkong. The agents informed our representative that they "wett in receipt of telegraphic news from the captain of the vesicl to the effect that the crew had abandoned the and had arrived in Swatow this morning. The Captain returned to the wreck with six persons, while the German gunboat Tiger had left Ansoy for the scene of the wreck, and will, it is understand, remain there till such time as her services are a longer sequired at the scene of the disaster. It is stated that the ship is a total wreck, and at

the agents present do not expect that any salvage operations will be undertaken. The M. Struve, according to the telegram, is badly damaged forward, but as formation is forthcoring at present. The regards the other sections of the vessel no in-

The vessel is in cargo of sugar is also lost." sured in local companies to the amount of ABDUCTING A NATIVE WOMAN. $160,cco The as. Al. Struve was a com-

paratively new

was built in 1903, at Lubeck. She is 1.581 gross tonnage and got net.

11 E. Brown versus the HK. High-Level Tramways Cod, have sold their holdings at $.35.00 1er share on the condition that all appeal procedings be dropped. As these shares carried a share of undistibuted profits up in the 18th cuber,

which 1905, ented to be about $35.00 a share, the dissentients get exacity what they were off rel in the first instance, viz: $2 per share plus dividend. The de. fendants in the suit will pay the costs in ac- cardatze with the judgment of the Court, but as the plaintiffs are liable for untaxed costs, they are worse off than the shareholders who supported the resolutions.

The Tramway Co. will probably lose about

1 was coming to Court Jast Friday, in 4- Sinoco, but as they have had a year's delay and's year's profit Tree from 'apposition, they can well afford it.

swer to the summons," said a defendant is a case before His Hanour Mr. A. G. Wise, in the Summary Court this morning, "when i met the plaintiff and had him arrested."

His Honour: Yes, I know, on a false charge to prevent him coming to Court. Do you not know that to obstruct the administration of justice constitutes contempt of Coun?

Delendant: I don't know. I

you

His Honour: I bave a very great mind to send to gaol to teach you a lesson. How ever, 1 shall not send you to gaol, but there will be judgment and costs against you, and if the plaintiff brings as action against you for false imprisonment, he'll get heavy damages.

In this case the plaintiff had sued his shop. master for wages due, and on the day set for the hearing of the case the latter looked our for the plaintiff, and with the object of having the case dismissed he had the plaintiff arrested and taken to the Magistracy, where he was charged with the theft of a cushion and a kamp.

There was absolutely no evidence discharged. In the meantime, ewing to the against the accused and he was accordingly absence of the parties from the Summary her sweet singing of the first verse of Annie

When, however, the plaintiff got clear of the Laurie's contribution, "0, Happy, Happy

Magistracy, he swore but an affidavit, explain- Birthplace." Simple Simub also evoked congra Mass Maggie inskins advanced to the footing all the circumstances of the case, and ask. tulation with his instable piscatori I exploits. lights and in the exquisitely expressed "Cool" ing for a heaving! This request was granted, The munner in which he entered unperceived,

the case being set for this morning, and the appropriated Aunt Sally's inel and wash tub,

hearing resulted as above stated. cast a fabing line into the latter, and angled for whales was fully capable of tickling the risibility of an anchorite,

MUSIC MATH CHARMS...

Is an introduction to Part II, Mrs. Stub bia « played several·lively and popular airs an

on the paal of those present. A little later as the curtain rose for the third and last time,

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12th inst.

In the case in which Chinese constable No. 336 who was charged and remanded recently, at the instance of inspector Collett, for abduc ting Chinese womati at West Point' on 27th March tast, judgment was delivered by Mr. Hazeland at the Magistracy this forenoon,

Mr. N F. C Mamer (of Messrs; Johnson, Stokes and Master) ppeared on behalf of the defendact.

boat.

She

CHINESE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE,

ils

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THE KELPTOMANIC PLEA.

DEFENDANT CONVICTED OF STEALINO.

11th inst The Chiman who was ordered by Mr. P. A. Hazeland some days ago, to be taken to The Government Civil Hospital to be examined

s to his mental condition was brought

up pa it will be emand this morning. Defendant, remembered, was arrested at Wanchal for tealing, two gladstone big last week. On rrival at No. 2 Police Station defendant said he was a kelptomanic and could not help steal ing anything he fancied. He had already been convicted in America for a similar offence, His Worship-What about this man?

Gauld-The doctor is of opinion that Insp the defendant's mind is sound.

His Worship-Is anything known of the Mefendant?

Iosp. Gauld-Nathing, your Worship. His Worship-Three weeks' hard labour.

CIBAP EXCURSIONS TO

CHAK-WAN.

arth inst

An excursion which should prove a very welcome change from the stereotyped routes is that promoted by the owners of the well-known river boats Kwong-chow and Kwong-lung. It is proposed that during the continuance of the great annual Chinese festival which takes place at Chek-was, these vessels will run trips to that port, beginning the excursions daily from to-morrow. The vessels will leave the Wing Lok Street wharf at 8 a.m. each morning and leave Chek-wan on the return journey to Hongkong af z p.m. The single fare to Chek. wan will be $0.50 and the return fare $2.50,, 0 that it cannot be said the expense will be very great. Meals will be provided at the uniform price of $1 each. A very large number of resi dents are sure to take advantage of the trip, which will in a way be a unique experience, It should be noted that these vessols will not un to Macao on Sunday, 15th inst. The ex- cursions to (bek-wan will continue from to- morro until the roth inst.

AN AWFULLY NICE" HOUSE-BOY.

DEPARTS FOR TILE INTERIOR.

roth just. Mrs. Schse, of St. George's House, Kennedy. Road, issued a summons against her house-boy for leaving her employ without giving notice. The "boy" entered the service of another family after leaving her, but had recently

returned to the interior.

His Worship-The "boy" is away. If you want I can adjourn the case sine die until be

return.

before he left,

Complainant it is not worth it. He was an awfully nice "boy," and I paid him his wages His Worship-Do you want to withdraw the summons?

Complainant-Yes,

The charge was accordingly thrown out,

PHYSICAL CULTURE,

NEW HONGKong gymnaSIUM.

Iith inst Another effort is to be made in Hong- kong to establish here a school for physi cal culture, in which boxing, wrestling, and gymnastics will be taught by two expert exponents of these manly arts. This new school has been opened at No. 17 Queen's Road, Central, text to Messrs. Gregor and Co.'s offices, and is under the superintendence of Mesura, Bert Delaney and Lou Romah, both gympasis of wide experience, who have taught the uable art in most parts of the world including America, South Africa, India, Australia and the East, Mr. Delaney himself having had ten years experience in pray for the exteaching in the Fast alone. The gymnasium is fired up with all the lastest appliances in the way of puncli-balis, Indian clubs, etc., i new departure being a small punch-ball fixed to the floer, instead of being suspended from board above, thus giving play to other muscles thanmer lythoreofthe arms. Special instruction is being given to ladies and children in this mornings from to a.m. to 1 p.m., while in the uflemoon the gymnasium is open for gentlemen desiting instruction, and already the school has a promising number of pupils, among the professional and business men of the Colony. As exere is the great essential for the mains tenance of health in the tropics, and as it is here afforded in all forms, this new school should go on and prosper: for it certainly supe plies a real want,

mers, Miss Aida Dicke, applause with the no which were received with applause Court, the claim for wages was dismissed. 5. ;. I reserve my decis on a in the con- femption of the Chamber from the operation of

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covered berself with credit. In response to an encore, the favoured the audience with that perenially charming song "Dreamland, and was made the proud récipient of a lovely flower-embellished basket.

THE GOLD-BRICK GAME.

SIMPLE HAY SEEDS AND TRUSTING WOMAN.

with inst

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As the ssib AILIPPINE COMPÁNY, LIMITED

EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MERTING.

11th inst.

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INAUGURAL MEETING IN, SINGAPORE. A meeting of a large and influential section In giving judgment, Mr. Hazeland said: of the Chinese community of Sivapore was The defendant was charged before me for that held at the Tung Chu Yuco (Chinese Hospi he did unlawfully take or cause to be taken antal Wayang Street, on Saturday, the 318

married girl ramed Yeung Hang To being and a resolution was unanimously adopt- ander the age of eighteen years out of the passes ed to form a Chinese Chamber of Commerce sion and against the will of the complainant, in Singapore with the object of affording having the lawful care ar charge of the said members the benefits of such an institution.

The following gentlemen were then unani Yeung Hang To, contrary to section 26 of ur dinance 4 of 897, at Victoria on the 7th day ously appointed to form themselves into a at March, 1906. The sectia in war Ordinance temporary Cmmittee to lay the matter before is a re-enactment në 24 and zë Victoria, C. 100, the local Covernment and struction to be placed on the word "fer" in the Societies Ordinance 1889. Goh Siew Tin, the said section. In the case of Reg versus Chop An o, Fukien Province; Tan Hoon Handley and anoth 7 1. F. and F. page 6,B, Chiu, Chop Jon Hang, Kwangturg Province

Chan Tiau Lam and Tan Tek Soon, secretaries charged under жете the defendants

with the abduc- pro tem. - Gea, C. 3. S.

6. girl under the age of This tlon of a section is exactly the same section of the Statute 24 and 25 Victoria C. Foo. This later statute repealed the statute of Geb. IV C. 31 and the provisica relating to the A MEDLEY OF CHARACTERS,

Dressed as a Gus Elen in embryo, Master

offence of abduction of women and children Prior to Simple Simon's exhibition of "fool- John Grimshaw's appearance was welcomed

re contained in the po and 25 Victoria C. 100, pidgin," the piece yale resistance was placed be with a spontaneous eruption of laughter-

In charging the jury, Justice Wightman :— fore the audience. It consisted of a duci, laughter hat prevailed throughout his intensely Mother Goose singing" Happy Maymates" in comic delivery of "We all walked into the Chan Chan and 'Hun Chau, coolies, were said: ""You must also, be satisfed that the concert with the cheristers interpretation of shop. As he strutted to and fro upon the charged this morning, at the instance of In prisoners, or one of them, look the girl out of the "Lammies on the lea." This net with an stage, one felt irresistibly hilarious and watch spector Collett, before Mr. F, A. Haseland, possession of her father. For this purpose, a extremely gratifying recep inn. Heverting ed the grotesque zigzagging of the chimony with obtaining four gold finger-rings from taking by force is not necessary; it is suf.

moral force was used. again to Simple Simon we find that bis fuking pot tile with unabated intensity. Needless to native, woman at First Street, West Point, on ficient in such has proved unfruitful owing to the unwarranted relate, his singing pleased all and sundry and the sih instant, by false pretences. The means na to create willingness on the girl's interruption of Jack Goose; that he has desha was not allowed to retire until he had con- by which the defendants were alleged to have part to leave her father's house. If, how. paired of catching either a whale or sprat; ] 'tributed extra verses.

duped the woman are ingenious, but by no means ever, the going away was entirely volun that sleep has overcome.. him, and in this dormant stale he has remained undisturb

A violio and pianoforte dust "The Sea is at West Point and told her that they were now not be guilty of any offence onder this Statute. ed by the

melody of Cowboy Jack's England's Glory" as played by Miss Winnie arrivals in the Colony. They had some bank

in Reg. Olier, 10 Cox CC, 401, the propose that the firm of Mestrs. E. 5. Kadoorie Club, Mr. R. J. Grist, took place on the 7th to By keeping hol-foat on the trail McNeil and Master Malcolm McNeil won de notes to change, but could not locate a monay, defendant was charged under Section F of the and Co, be appointed General Managers of 9th April, inss. The heavy storm which look

ture, served

the Company in the place of Messrs. Benjamin, place on the morning of the 8th instant pre- of the programme, we, at this juverkins secured universal commendation with his change the

I appreciation, and Master George Hos.changer's shop. Would the woman kindly Statuta 24 and 25 Victoria, C. 100, with tai Kelly and Potts and that article 56 of the Comvented many players from putting in cards. find Maggie Lauder in quest of her

note for them on being girl under 16 out of the possession of ber Ainge feelingly of hand from pure joy contribution to the extensive programme, remunerated? A parcel containing gonuine father. In eating the law of the cass to the pany's articles of association be altered by sub. The winner proved to be Mr. F. R. Barry.

"Companions and

Smoke, Smoke, Smoke." The evening's en banknotes would be produced. The wo- Jury, Tramwell, B., said: "I am of opinion stituting the words "E. S. Kadoorie and Co.," The following returne were made: mates, the chorus taking up the refrain and tertainment closed with the passing of a vote

Mr. G. C. Moxon accouded, man was, of course, only too glad to be that if a young woman leaver her father's house for the words "Benjamin, Kelly and Polts," of resistance to them. dealing with it intelligently. During this of thanks to Mr. Robert Dickson, who so ably

But this did not without any persuasion, Joducementerblandish

unanimously, suit the men. chorus Aunt Sally eaters and takes away her conducted the piece, to Mrs. Mitchell whe

How do we know that ment hald-oal to her by a man, so that she has

home. and then goes to The ChairmatThat is all the business, tub. Simon is left first asleep, fishing rod in acted as accompanist, and who also had deval- are honest and will not steal our money!" got fairly away from band. In this position he attracts the attentioned every available moment to the training of The woman, with the object of making few his, although it may be his moral duty to re- gentlemen, am muck obliged for your of Jack Goose, who slaps him on the back and the youthful artlater, and who, despite innumer.

erdoilars by changing their banknotes

into fur Bar to har parents custody, yet bis not attendance, pokes fun at him. There is an exchange of able drawbacks, such as inclament weather, co silver, hauds over her jewellery as security doing so is po infringement of this Act of compliments; an aspersion is cast upon Simon's mention but one of a host; had brought the in this case four gold rings-takes the packet Parliament, for labe Act does not say he shall fame as a fisher not of whales, but of red her work of the juveniles to the highest pitch of alleged to be containing banknotes and makes restore her, but only that he shall not take ber rina! Cowboy jack now suddenly finds him- perfection. Mr. T. Grimshaw for his admirable for the nearest manayebanger's shop. On AWAY salf in need of a stump or something and goes arrangement of the stage and its effects receiv- opening the parcel she finds that it contains

In the present case the prosecution have not into a West l'oint joss-house yesterday after. ed a large meed of thanks and much congratula- old paper. She burries back to find the men, satisfied me that the girl, Yeung Hang To, left noon and sallied forth with half-a-dozen candle. Lauder-in the depths of despair,

were the services of the Quarry but they have disappeared. The defendants the complainant's house in consequence of any sticks under his arm. He had not far to go Flora, Annie and Maggie, bere of their Bay. ladies and gentleman forgotten, nor those pleaded guilty to the charge. The first defen persuasion, inducement or blandishment held before he was arrested a few yards away from flancés, give expression to their grief in the of the children. The later receiving tokens of dant had a previous conviction of four months' out to her by the defendant. According to her the door. On Monday, at the Police Court, crying og "Oh| Oht Ooohit," then all esteem in the shape of floral tributes from their gool for a similar offence. Bis Worship evidence her going away was entirely voluntary, the thief was sentenced to be exposed in the aloud for s. magond natured young fellow will { númerous admirers, as well as a round of rous. sentenced defendants to ale weeks' hard labour. My Adding is therefore for the defendant and 1 stocks for six hours and to go to gaol for three

-wecke, with hard laboor, ing to search for their playmaica three, Simon ng chuers from the people with had the good each and four hours' stocks: z western), order his discharge?-

Voice

off in a hurry leaving his adored one-Maggie

tion. Neither.

FINALE

An extraordinary general meeting of share. holders in the Philippine Company, Limited, was held at the office of the National Bank of China, Ltd., Queen's Road, this afternoon, for the purpose of passing a special resolution.

There were present-Mesert. J. F. Wright (in the chair), G. C. Noxon, E. Haskell, J. E, Joseph, Chan Ki-pan and Leang Pak-lung.

The notice convening the meeting having

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THE ROYAL HONGKONG GOLF CLUB.

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The first monthly competition for the Cap.

new. Both men met the woman in a quiet place tary on the part of the girl, the prisoner would beenman sa di- Gentiamen,--I beg.io tain's Cup, presented by the Captain of the

you

Cartled

The meeting then ended.

THINKING be was not seen a coolle walked

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CAPTAIN'S CUP,

Hr. F. R. Barry...

80

SCL

Ea

Mr. J. Clark...

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86

I

Mr. R. Miller

* 1031785 Mr. T. C. Gray ...

9 89 The pool was won by Lt. F. Gibson, R.N., with a net score of $8.

MAY CUP, The competition for this cup took place on the samo date, the following returns being made.

Mr. A. H. Fraser...... 104 - Mr. F. W. Pentycrone 111 -- Mr. F. C. Kendall, 113-***

+ Winner

16 85

1688

18 = 95

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The next Club competition will take place

on the 14th to 16th April for the Robertson Yarowall Cup.