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BELILIOS FUBLIC SCHOOL,

MENT PRESENTATION: OF PRIZES.

There was a very large gathering of visitors and friends at Belilios Public School this more. ing to witness the presentation of prizes to the successful pupils who distinguished them. selves at the last examination. Mrs, E. A. Irving, the wife of the Inspector of Schools, presented the prizes. The proceedings were opentid.by an address from Miss Ab Ching which the welcomed Mirs, Irving for being present at the school to-day. This was follow. ed by litle programme, consisting of physical drill, songs and recitations, which was greatly appreciated and reflecte great credit on Mrs. E. Tulcher, the headifistress of the school.

THE HEADMISTRESS'S. REPORT. Mr. Irving, after the programme bad been concluded, said :—Ladies and gentlemen: Mrs, Tatcher has asked me to read out the report for her for 1906.", He read :-

and gentlemen - Mr, Irving, dies

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. SATURDAY FEBRUARY

Chinese Embroidery isi Kwan Yui Yan, 2nd: Ko Of Sind Ng Wan Singa

CANTONE DAY BY DALE

From Our Own Correspondanta

Canton, alth January,

of twenty-five On the 22nd instant a-batch of criminals, who were sentenced to death for the presence of Admiral in the Kong Po committing different cri-nos, were executed in Camp.

Chinste Division:-1st Class: Sin Sau Lan, Treung Mui Tsing, Lai fum, Lo Vio, Lai Yi

It was intended to run rick and and Class-Li Sui Ping, sang Sul Ping Huagu Lau Ping Shim, Li Trul Ping. 3rd Class: Tsui Wai Hing Kung horse carriages on the new Bund. Now the Yuk Mun, Tsai Wai Fong, Tul Wai authorities propose to put on the fame run, in Hing, Li Yuk Ying, 4th Claes-Wong addition to thete, electric, tram CAT, A com Tai Kin, Li Fuk-Num, Leung Kum Ling misten has been sent down to Hongkong (o Wong Sai Kin, Li Shuk Vith make investigations into the system of life Wai Ching: Tang Sui, Au Sui Shum, Ko Tsui Hongkong Electric Tramway Company, for Lap, Yip Of Lan. 6th Class:-Wong So the purpose of making a report on the advisabi Ching Chan Yat Hing, Wong Kwai Yio, iity of building such a tramway on the new Wong So Ching, To Fui Fong, Mc Hon Ying. Bund. Hong Of Chi. 7th Class:To Yin Fong, Kwok Sui Ching. Wong Wai Shim, Wong Kan Yu, Long So Ching, Kwok Sui Ching.

The Teachers and Pupils wish to thank the undermentioned firms and gentlemen moit heartily fortheir liberality in contributing to the Prize Fund-Hon. Sir Paul Chater, C., Dr. Ho Kai, C.M.G., Messrs, Butterfield and Swite, Gibb Livingston and Co, Hughes and Hough, and Matter, Lane, Crawford and Co., Linstead and Davis, Sam Wang Co., David Sassoon and Co, Messra, G. Murray Bain, Chau Siu Ki, A. Forbes, Fung Wa Chuo, A. Haupt, Ho Fook, 11e Tung, W. G. Humphreys, H. E. R. Hunter, Dr. Kew, Lau Chu Pak, Lock Hing, Lun Foo Thomas, A. S. Mihara, H. N. Mody, See W. Woo, Murray Stewart, Tak Cheong, Wilson, and H. P. White.

hospitals are now

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tipg cotton clothing. labin: markets, the Outlook di loom way Shareholders' Association at Men Lan She Yuen. Accordingly, some of the members of and rice to the beggars in various places here.The local officials are keenly and widely awake the latter association had to appear yesterday FRENCH HOSPITAL to the importance of keeping what stocks there before the Magistrate as witnesses, but the Yesterday when the Viceroy paid visit to are on hand a pretest, in the district and members concerned in the meeting, did not the French Hospital, he found that a soldier allempia to export grain that come we plus answer their summonses, so the case still who was seriously, wounded during a hot pure to attempts made to export sice from, ere in ad remains unsettled. Seeing that troubles are so suit of robbers some time ago, in now greatly ollen cropping up in connection with railway improved under the attendance of the doctors place to another inland places in diferent shipped coast-wise, through the foreign Cut affairs, the authorities have instructed the differ of the hospital. B.E. Chow was very plassed province Rice, per steamer, can howe

toms, where, so far, there Liu no restriction on: ent newspapers not, to publieb in future: aby and grateful to the hospital authorities.

the export of grain, Missionaries, lately 10 from the country, state that the crops are bad, more news about the callway company that land to stir up the feelings of the public

and that the people are realizing that thay against the railway company

in for a bad winter, and that provided even the present high prices of foodstuff do not malati" ally increase, that with luck and ea nomy they will get through somehow, yo

"ROBBERS EXECUTED.

Two prisoners who had been found guilty on the charge of committing an armed robbery, and who were arrested and brought, back to Canton from Hongkongi-were sentenced to death for their crime. Yesterday they wore executed on the execution, ground by ordess from the Viceroy...

THE OPIUM. HABIT.

WUCHOW NOTES.

HANNING CUSTOMS STAFF.

It is now my pleasant duty to thank Jardine, Vatheson and Co, Johnson, Stokes railway question, when the right of building licence for apiun amokers from: Peking,iln« ¦enced in obtaining passages from here to Nan

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all for your presence here to-day, and especially Mr. Irving, who, in the unavoidable absence of his Excellency the Governor, 10 kindly contented to come and present the prizes. As you have just sean, his Excellency has again honoured us with the gift of a very handsome prize, this time a work basket, which has been awarded to the pupil who most distinguished herself in needlework. Hoth she and her "follow-pupils are deeply touched by this further proof of his Excellency's kind remembrance of the school, and we all additionally regret that his Excellency could not be here to present his gift in person. We also desire to tender our hearty thanks to the Various gentlemen who kindly furnished the funds for the remaining prizes, and whose names are too numerous to mention here. Scholarships, which take the form of one year's free education, have this year been awarded to Lily Fok, Lo Lai Wah, Fung Fün Lin, Kwan You You, and Chauso. lacunclusion'l have only to thank the various members of the staff, who have so harmoniously and conscientiously co. operated with me during the past eight months. Holidays for Chinese New Year will he from now till Monday, 4th March. (Applause).

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Mrs. Irving then proceeded to present the prites, after which site addressed the assembly in a few words, which was quite inaudible al

far As the far end of the she could be heart, she said that it had gives her great pleasure to present the prizes Everyone present, she was sure, enjoyed the programme put before them, especially the recitation, The Washerwoman and the Chicken," by a Chinese girl, which was really fascinating. The school was very satisfactory and she congratulkited the girls in the hygiene team. (Applause).

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THE INSPECTOR'S REPORT.

THE VOLUNTEEN BALIĄ,

A SIGNAL SUCCESS...

It is reported that the Viceroy, has received a despatch, accompanied by a copy of the

prohibition of officials against opium smoking, structing him to pay special attention to the to make the sale of the drug a Government monopoly and to have all the opium smokers licensed... has ordered the officials of the Sin Hau Kak to print these forms, which will be put into use at an early date.

Wuchow, 16th January, Some additional changes have been added to the Nanning Custo staff, Mr. RN llansfield, saistot A. Mr. E. Watson also "Tanter Lai' Kwai Pul, a Cantonese, was for

from Canton; is appointed.Assistant Examiner o the new part. A Chinese Clerk too, from merly a representative of the Canton Cofn- muuity, sent to upeh to negotiate with HE.

Canton, is transferred to the Nanning Customs Chang Chi Tung on the Canton Hankow

Indoor Staff. Some difficulty is being experi this railway was bought back by the Chinese

new port is $400 per trip, and this is consider. Government. He was afterwards arrested

ning. The hire of a launch from here to the on nne occasion by orders of the ex-viceroy

ed excessive, considering the journey only Shum and was not released until about

takes from 1 to 5 days. The first batch of March last year, when his release was petitioned

Customs officials have been dispatched from Wuchow perjunks or houseboats, but as these for by the whole of the Canton community, who had appealed to the Wai-wa-pu. No soon

craft take from 25 to 30 days to complete the or had he been sciensed from custody than he

Jumney, it is a question of doubt as to whether ALLEGED BRIBERY OF OFFICIALS. made many speeches and suggestionsprim portance of railway construction, by which the Yesterday the Viceroy ordered the Numhoi team 'conveyance is perferable to sail, and which would be cheaper in the end. It's a natives were so much encouraged that in con Magistrate to send for the officials of the poor nutlook for these sent to Nanning, and who lisve to go up in junks or houseboats, to sequence the capital of the Yuet-ban Railway Kering Chai Hospital to inquire whether at Company was fully subscribed in a very short the recent meeting of the guilds the represalbe cooped up in a native sailing craft for a space of time, but since then he has left Cautives remarked that Goverment officials have month. The new port presents lots of discom ton for the North. He is a clever and very heen bribed by the Hongkong shareholders. if forts, in those going to Nanning, as bread, enlightened gentleman. Through the recon- the statement not true the authorities will

awl one has to fall back on "hard" and ent mendation of the Ministry of Posts and Com- inquire of the ang Sheng Pao from what beef, mution, etc, are practically unobtainable deudorised American canned goods. Of course munications he has been selected to go abroad source it gathered its news. the various countries. The gentleman arrived

this will only be for a short while, as no doubt to study the shipping, and railway systems in here the other day on a home visit and will start on his tour about the beginning of

next spring.

A company styled the Canton River Iron Bridge Company, Ltd., has been formed, with a capital of $4,000,000 in 100,000 shares of $10 each. The bridge is to span the Pearl River

at You Lan Mun on the Canton side to the opposite side at lona. A charge, will be. made on all those who cross this at the follo

raiceriestrians's cash per head, goods t cent per load, rickshas 2 cents and chairs 15 cents, and horses 15 cents per head. The company proposes to build three bridges at

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CANTON WATER WORKS.

demand for them exists,

The French gunboat left here for Samibul the 36th and 11.M.S. Sandpiper, this morn. ing The U.S.S. Callao and German" günbbat

singlaw are due here next week.

THE METROPOLA HOTEL L)

THE CASE OF MR. C. A. BIDDLENG Following is the judgment delivered by U.S. Judge Wilday in the caso of the proprietor of the Metropole Hotel, of Shanghái, against Miề C. A. Biddle, general manager and secultry the Co.:-

His Honour. The judgment in this caso will be for the plaintiffs in the sum of Túels 6,000 and costs. The District Attorney is hers by directed to file an information against. Charles A. Biddle for abiaining money under false pretencas, basing the same on the facts disclosed by the evidence produced at this the Court does not hesitate to enter judgment trial. Evidence of fraud is up palpable that for plaintiffs immediately. And the character of the evidence is such that the Court for and acarigned under false pretences. The Court; however, does not mean by this detion in forecast what the judgment of the Court will be in the criminal action. The decision. of the Court in this case, reviewing the evi dence, will be handed down later, wie kre M. Musso said he understood defendant was leaving lown, and asked for allevy (of execution.

His Honour said that criminal proceedin would not be necessary.

The Canton Water Works have decided to erect a large water tank on the site of the old Compradore shops will soon follow, where n called upon to order defendant to be arrested Cheung Shnu. Monastery, which was confiscat- ed and broken down by the ex-Viceroy Shum. The work of construction has already com. menced.

Canton, 30th January.

DASTARDLY WORK OF INCENDIARIES. Yesterday whilst on a visit to Faishat, I was told of an incident which happened there and which I here recapitulate. "On the early morn of the 28th instant, about 4 o'clock, a band of rascals gathered in a small lane a little dis Fatshan, and ware busily engaged in soaking the wooden framework of a certain building in rob this lane with kerosene oil and set fire to it. with the intention of committing bery in-the-neighbouring street, when he residents of the locality were aroused by Before the evil act the alarm, of fire. was accomplished, an old shoemaker and his gun who were residing on the opposite side of the lane were aroused and on looking outside saw the flames, and the father hurried out of the house to raise the alarm. The in: brutal manner. Then they seized him, drench ed him with kerosene, and burnt him to death. The night being dark, cold and ralny his cries. vicinity. Then the son ran out attempting to being treated in a similiar manner when the raise an alarm, but was also se zed and was street watchman. came upon the scene and raised, the alarm. the rascals ultimately de- cimped when they found the place too hot for them. The fire was eventually put out, bai the incendiaries managed to effect their cape.

CHINESE ACHOOL SPORTS

A novel and unusual sight was sed on the parade ground a day or two ago, when the native foreign-trained schools met collectively to compete in an atheletic sports tournament. The faotai and leading officials attended as did a large number of the gentry, and the com petitors in the varinus events gave quite a been laid out for sprinting purposes and 14 decent exhibition, The parade ground had courie was marked out with bamboos, stones, etc, and though the track was not in very good condition, and no new records were establish ed, as far as times were concerned, still the meeting was ably conducted and was a success. chne, and the students are lads between 30 There are a number of these schools in Wu- and 18 years old A signficant feature is that all the students are minus their queues and wear foreign clothes, the majority having adopted khaki uniforms. scholars in addition to getting a education (of sorts) go in for gymnastics and military drill, and are being smart at the latter, The students are mostly of the middle and being orderly and polite.

NAVAL.

the place of Miss Olson-who resigned in leaves nothing to be desired in that direction which he had collected in Faishas,. When he for help were out heard by the people in the Vigil ute and H.M.S. Sandpiper.

These

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The Court then rose..

A warrant for Biddle's arrest was issued

little later and accused was lakes into custody was fixed at $3,000 Gold. by the marshal. It was understood that bail

The information subsequently sworn agaist the accused read as follows:-The undersigned. accuses C. A. Biddle, a cinkan of the United States of America, of the crime of securing money under false pretences, committed as follows

To judge by the stream of arrivals, and the rapid filling of the tooms prepared as Recep tion and Daucing-Halls, in the City Halil last night, but a very small minority, of the invita- tinda issued for our "Citizen Boldiers Ball would appear to have been unresponded to. From the moment of entering the Hall every tlring indicate that the functios about te be held was distinctly a military one, and, as everybody knows, the military know how to catcitain when they set their minds to it oven if they are but Volunteer military. Pioneered by such experienced members of committees as the following, could it be doubt; cd that the B i would be the unqualified success it proved? The indefatigable wurkers were: Dance Committee-resident, Major A. Chap man; Hon. Secretary, Lieut. J. T. Hayton

sst. Secretary, Corp. A. E. Wright. Supper and Wines-Lieut. M. S. Northcote and Seg.different points of the city, but the aforementance from the Pun Far Hotel, in Ying Tsa, Majors Rodger, Andrew and Logan, and tioned iron bridge is to he undertaken first of ners Dide and Pelley. Decoration-Capt. all. The company's undertaking has been Crake, Serg. Major Gloya, Staff Serg. Avenall, already approved of hy H., the Viceroy, and

will be duly registered at the Ministry of Com Sergt. Henderson and Bevan, Gunners Sorby Invitation-Lapto10-11Mace

merce at Peking ns a limited company. The and Quick. donald, G. P. Lammert and T. Skinner. Cloak iron bridge will be 75 feet above the level of and Card Room-Capt. Macdonald, Licute; the river at the high tide.

On the approaching of the Chinese New Mr. Irving said that Mrs. Tutcher had ogain Forsyth and Ross; Trooper Dowbiggin, and Sapper Frost. Daucing and Music--Captains

Year the railway passengers on the Canton asked him to read the report on the schont, for W. Armstrong and Wood, and Serg. Murphy. Fatshan Railway are very numerous and bad what reason he did not know. He began -

These gentlemen could not but have been

characters take this opportunity of getting Staff: Mrs. Baieman having retired on pen sion, on 20th May, Mrs. Tutcher was appointed ratified with the result of their labours

for which their deserve the greatest credit. among the crowd to pick pocket, Several cises headmistress in ber place, Miss Bateman was

the East few days. Yesterday a man was a made assistant mistress, and the post of and Given really seasonable weather, a large ball of this description have taken place within cendiaries caught him and treated him in a geotry classes and are a very well behaved fot, and Sr. Yung that the Municipal Authorities of

passenger on a train coming in from Faishan assistant mistress was abolished. Two junior room, perfect flour, ideal music, that, coming

to Canton with a rum of $200 in his luggage. teachers were appointed during the year. Miss from a band that knows how to inspire the Hyndman and Miss Bird-the former taking feel of Terpsichoreans to perpetuai motion,

reached Shek-wai-tong he found that his own pretty faces, good dancers, and everyone in January. Premises :-Owing to the ravages of

the best of good humour what can the heart of luggage was missing and that there was another

substitute put into its place, but it was empty. white ants, it was found necessary to put down man, or woman, desire more as concomitants

A report of several robberies in the Shun Tak District is to hand: Ob.the-atst instant -new floors in all the lavalories, and various

to an evening's thorough enjoyment? Surely other small repairs were necessitated by ti.c

about thisty robbers' attacked-n-cenxin shop typhoon in September, but the colour-washing thing, and these the eight hundred odd

in Ma Kong Village and took away goods and and painting of the entire building, so much guests and hosts bad in fuliest measure fast

cash to the amount of several hundred dollars, needed, have bad to be postponed. Attendance: Dight. Nothing, was ich undone that could have been done, and if the scheme of de-

On the evening of the 23rd instant adwell- The numbers on the registers at present are

corations reminded as of "war, blondying house at Kwan Pu Fong was pluddered resistance of peace in

and the local soldiers, offered and ult malely scattered the rascals n the The muzzles of guns could have been more in keeping with the fitness of things?

the 24th instant á certain gentry was marrying hi daughter at Kong Boy Fong near Ma were much in "evidence, while the minia-

Kang Village and the bridal procession ture for at the top of the main staircase

whilst on its way to the bridegroom'l house wn held up by a gang of five armed robbers was a work of art. But greenery was DOL

whn relieved everyone of all valuables. wanting, and was used, prolusively, while the decorative bunting was displayed to

indeed, Intely. advantage, especially at the head of the stairs were hung the Volunteer colours, supported Robbers in this district seem to be very active. on either side by the Union Jack, on which a search-light, specially prepared at the Volun teer Headquarters, played with fine effect

Canton, 28th January. The banger of the corps, with the motto adopted by our citizen defenders Nulli fecundus

As already reported, a mass meeting of the in Oriente, above the miniature fort made shareholders of the Yuct-ban Company has been fixed to take place at the company's office fine showing, and elicited, much admiration, The Band of the Middlesex Regiment supplied

an the 25th day of the 1st mann, for the pur the music, and all who have heard that band, which has been with us but such a short line, Pose of electing a president, vice president and a certain number of members of the board of know how irresistible are its strains directars, etc. The directors of the company

have now transmitted a telegram to the Minis musique de la dunce. From start to finish the

try of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture, function was a pronounced success, and hearty

and the Ministry of Posts and Communica tions asking the members of these Ministries Congratulations are due to all concerned in

to send a committerto Canton in time to at securing that success.

DOMINEERING "TAX-PAYÉK,” tend this meeting. They have also despatch ed a similar telegram to H E. Viceroy Shum, who is at present staying at Shanghai, inform

103, in the English Division, against go at the corresponding period last year, and in the Chinesa division. Of those admitted during the year, fully 50% were girls over 11 years of age, which seems to show that there is a grow ing desire on the part of the girls themselves for en English education. Visual Instruction in Geography:-The upper classes have just finished a course conducted by the headmaster of Victoria School at that place and the children have greatly enjoyed and profited by the viewe exhibited, illustrating life Jand scenery in the United Kingdom Belilios rizes:The important study of Eng lish composition which presents so many diffi culties to native children, has received a great stimulus from the generous offer of Mr. R. L Belillos. When on a visit to the school last May, Mr. Belilios kindly signified his intention of providing annually five prizes of $6 each to be awarded for the best compositions on a subject chosen by the Inspector of Schools. There has already been a marked improvement in the ordinary exercises of the classes com. peting Belilios Trust Fund: To encourage Amongst purely Chinese girls a more distinct and audible tone of voice in reading and spark- ing, the Trustees of the fund have, on the adrice of the Inspector of Schools, kindly offer.. ed Sig in prizes to be competed for, next sum mer as elocution prizes. Priza Fund:-A sum of $15 has this year been grated by the Government to help the Prize Fund, which up 'to now has been dependent on the kind sub- in scriptions of various gentlemen interested education. Hygiene:-At the examination in December, this schont sent up six candidates in the advanced section, and a team of five in

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YURT-HAN RAILWAY COMPANY.

DRASTIC PUNISHMENT OF VIRE-RAISERS:

A CHINESE INVENTOR...

An artisan name Fan Kwak Leung has in. vanted a fire-extinguishing apparatus and yet. terday proceeded to the Bureau of Commerce, Industries and Agriculture to have his invention patented.

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OFFICIAL VISITS.

To-morrow, H. E. Viceroy Chow will proceed to visit the French and the Canton Hospitals.

THE LOTTERY FARM, Yesterday, a certain official applied to the Viceroy for the sole right of carrying on the shanpu and pupiu loftacies in Canton, He agreed to give $300,000 oro per annum "than the present holders of the privilege, which would bring the amount of the royalty itp to $1,850,000 per annum. The right holds good for three years and the official also agreed to furnish a security of $300,003, as a guarantee of good faith and as a guarantee that the lot teries will be carried on in a fair manner.

ACCIDENT ON THE RIVEN.

On the tinst while the steamer Heung- than was proceeding up the river, a paddle ferry boat was caught in the backwash and sank.. Three poisons, it is stated, were drowned.

MID-CHINA FAMINE,

Canton, 31st January.

There are gunboats in port, the French he former intends making the journey to Nanning, when the river rises. There has been a fair amount nl rain during the past week, which has resull ed in the river rising a foot, and has done the country a lot of good. The German gunboat Tsingtau is dus here shortly, and will make a stay here of about a week.,

· PIRACIES.

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That the said C. A. Biddle, on or about the unlawfully nad knowingly did falsely pretend: 31st day of October, 1905, in Shanghai, China) to Woo Ah-sang, Zung Yu-dong, Ng Sih-yich the International Settlement of Shanghai, China, would allow and permit in the building known as Nos. 4 and 5 Mohawk Road, Shang hai, China, and also known as the Chisted Grand Stand, Chinese gambling games to be played during the Autumn Race Meeting of 1946, in Shanghai, China, which said pretences were falso as the said C A. Biddle then and there well knew, and by said false pretences the said G. Biddle, with intent to defraud, enlawfully did obtain from the said Wob'Ah- sung, Zung Yu-dong, Ng Sih-ylch and St Your the sum of Tis. 6,000.00 Shanghai Sycue as the said premises to be to used for the said

renting gamčej 'whereas in truth and

WILFLEY'S PURSEL

¿ THE ENERGETIC JUDGE:BREAKS,

NEW GROUND. A PASSOL

The following report ja taken from the Shang A Times of 14th inst. At the United States. Court for China yesterday," before his Honour fudge Willey the following information was filed by the district auorney against the per- sons mentioned therein charging them with the common law crime of keeping, bawdy. houses in Shanghai. The accused were s

Maxine Livingstone, Alice Duncan, 2 Tihat Road; Minnie Kingsley, 16 Soochow Road's Dorothy Grant, to Hongkong Road; Emily Moart, 53-Kiangse Roadj Zize van Boten, to Hongkong Road, Mona Montieth, S.Kiangse

Wuchow, 28th January, 1997. The Tang Yuen' and Kuan, How districts fact the said C. A. Biddie well knew that the. have lately had a bad-time at the hands of raid Authorities would not permit sain games pirates. Fifteen cases of piragier, in the above in and on said premises as he did then, and districts, have taken place during the last there o falsely pretend to the said Woo b month, end in the majority of cases the pirates sang, Zung Yo-dong, Ng Sih-yich and Sz Yung have got off scot free with their booty. For which said false pretences the said Woo Ah- some usaccountable reason the pirated junks sang, Zung Yu-dong, Ng Sih-yish and S Vung do not report these pirates antil-long after the did believe to be true and paid the said Ti event, and only then do so with great sinwill-300.00 under and belief of the truth af said ingness Occasionally a jank or steam launch pretences, Contrary to lawas dis when pirated report sams to the Customs. As the Customs have no cruising launches in this district, the information received is usually handed over to the native officials, and as nothing tangible results from this, it is apparent that there is some reason for the pirated vessel preferring to keep their own counsels rather have no remedy or relief afforded them. There than have the officials know all about it and is also the prevalent idea that if a vessel that has been pirated and makes no fuss about it, such as notifying the Customs and or officials, that the vessel in question will not he molested in future. How much traib there is in this theory it is hard to say, but what lends con firmation to this idea is the fact that the same boat is hardly aver pitated twice. Absolutely nothing is done for the sup. pression of piracies, and jonks have in consequence united to leave for their destina. tions in groups; instead of in single numbers As accused were called and the information as usual. Nowadays, it is the usual thing for half a dozen junks or so le leave port together, read to them, they acknowledged, that they were American citizens, with the exception of sail or track all day, and all anchor together somewhat in the form of a circle. The launches,Miss Moore, who claimed to be a Canadian aying she left Canada when she was thirteen tot, now steam in pairs for greater safely, and years old: Her parents were British but sho

was willing to accept Americas jurisdiction.

All the accused, in answer to tum Court, said: they had not yet been able to procure Course). His Honour said they would be put jinder bond of $2,000 gold, each and to appear in Chun on Friday morning at nine o'clock to be arraigned. Those who could not put up the necessary bond would be kept in jall. Hi "Honour added that he would state, for the benefit of the accused that the Codit would crept cash in lieu of bonds. In the case of bonds, the bandamad Wola jins would also have to be American citizens, he suretier, who were owners of real estate, box

Ayung spark, dressed in kill, staggered out of a drinking saloon at Kowloon at night, anding him of the proposed meeting. standing on the footpath scoured the horizon for a ticksha. In swaying from side to side hir effort to spot a vehicle, le collided with n passing policeman, who was in a hurry to get back to the Station and to his bed. After the late one had regained his equilibrium and the junior division. The results are not yet to speech following the collision, he leaged telephone, and at once appered on the scene, here. is expected that the Canton people well armed to resist being boarded by pirates.

against a pillar.

hand. (Applause).

Au address in Chinese by one of the girls brought a very pleasant function to a close.

PRIZK LIST.

Following is the prize list :-English Divi- sion. Special Prize from His Excellency the Governor for needlework: Ah Moi, 1st Class Wan Shuk Ching for arithmetic, geography and history race Ablong for composition and spelling; Ab Moi for map-drawing and needlework; Mariam Alarakla lar recitation; Edith Mow Fung for reading; Olive Lee Chop ly for penmanship; Ah Ngo for diligence Ivy Loo Chooly for good conduct Mabei tong for drill. Marian Alarakia, spec); Wan Shut Ching and Grace Ablong (bracketed) for vis- palkoowledge. and Class-Agnes Lee for drill and geography Flora Rosario for history and Arithmetic; Nellie Kay for reading and needlework; Rose Ahlong for composition;: Dolly Yew for 'map drawing; Lily Rose fns pelling; Andreza Souza for recitation; Fe- Teits Luz for diligence. English Division:- 3rd Class Sissy Rosario for reading and arithmetic; May Lesbirel for composijn; Mabel Moonsy for spelling: Dametilla Au- tonio for geography; Mary Macintosh for needlework; 4th Class: Ethel Mooney for spelling George Course for reading; Fer. sando Rosario for arithmetic Tofants-Nian Rosario for improvement; Henrique Silva for Improvement.

For perfect attendance:-Wan Shuk Ching, Mariam Alarakia, Edith Mow Fung,, Zahara Alarakis, Leung A Lin, Kwan Yan Yau, Chiu Fung Ws, Chau Wai Yau, Chan Lim Tsing. Auglo Chinese Division:-Class IV-Awan Yiln Fau, Fang For Lin, Lily Fok, La lal Wa, Kwin Yup Yau, Class II-Chau Fung we Lily Ho, Hoog Kau Mal Class II Wos Tinal, Chan A Yuk, Lo A Cheok. ChwIA-Chan Pik King, Ko Of Bin, Chau King Chat, Class 13Julia Rodriguez, Mary Tong Beginners-Leucg Of Mei, Wan A Chin Koitting!-Sébion: Kwan Yün Yau, Lily For Janine Ciari Leo, Crochet; Lily How

"Here, officer, call ing a ricksha," he said, haughtily.

"About time you were in bed; think there be a hat-house if you remained here long," the officer replied.

On the 26th instant a conflagration broke out in the soldiers' quarters in front of the yamen of the Namhoi Magistrate, throath the careless use of kemsene nil. The different fire brigades were at once communicated with by The fire was got under control before much damage was done. The Namhoi Yagistrate severely reprimanded the occupants of the quarters in question, and gave all the soldiers one hundred strokes with the cane for their ・gross carelessness.

** ROBBER ARRESTED.

"Now look here officer, don't you palm off

On the 15th instant, through information re any 'sauce' on me. Nothing doing.I am a taxpayer, Do you here that?-hic. Now calceived, a robber, was arrested inside the city, When arrested several revolvers were, found on nie a rick or else you go before the inspect. in

the man's person the mara," said the late one, as he lit a cigarelle, "Look here, young man," said the officer, "you walk home, the night air will do you good."

The yaung spark thought the officer was hinting that he was in a non-suber condition, and consequently showed the officer what an. expert he was in the art of swearing by not repenting himself. "Dis you know I am a taxpayer?" he asked

You look like one," said the officer sarcastically.

"You bet. It's me that pay your salary. Go xhead and call a rickslin," he replied in a tene of command.

SAYING THE MOON. The Viceroy has issued a notice to the diffr est officals and the public stating that an night, and ordering a military and civil officers eclipse of the moon will take place to-morrow to come out to save the moon from the monster.

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SECRET DOINGS OF THE VUET-HAN RAILWAY COMPANY.

Canion, 28th January,

A deputy has arrived here from Kiangnan with orders from H. E. Viceroy Tuan Fang to solicit subscriptions towards the fund for the relief of the famine-stricken people of that pro- The deputy called on H. E. Chow vince, yesterday afternoon and reported his arrival will subscribe liberally to the deserved fund to

PROMOTION, help their unfortunate compatriots.

In view of the disturbed and turbulent coun- try between Wuchow and Tang-yuen,, it was frund accessary to furnish the Customs Staff Chang Wing, the present Magistrate of that left here for Now, with an armed Heungshan, has been appointed to the Magic guard of native soldiers. This is significant tracy of Namhoi, in place of the present Magis and plainly shows that it is not safe travelling ap around here just now. With the nearap. irate, Yu Kwan, who will be appointed to another more advantageous position. Lan Hingproach of the Chinese New Year more piracies of Jun Yu District, vice Chong Wan 1, who every Chinaman wants to get back to his own Tong has been appointed to be the Magistrater are expected, as at this time of the year when lime to settle up, and has the cash with him also is appointed to another posi

La do so, that pirates are keenly on the lookout the foreign gunboats included the waters above The weather in Canton for the last few days for such victims, It would be a good thing if Wuchow in their patrol, as well as the ones has been very cold and bleak. "the 28th

below, hot same can hardly be expected of the limited number, on the West River.

• THE WEATHER,

thunder during the greater part of the day; it instant, it was raining all day, with violent is reported that several persons bave been killed by lightning.

THE RAILWAY,

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VILLAGE PILLAGED.

Road.

Miss Van Buren said she was one of four

The others were Miss Kendell, Miss Tanny and Miss Grant who were ber partnerta

that kept the house No. to Hongkong Road

pirties, all the facts in connection with them A big fight is reported in the Tang, Yuenis Honour said, in rojard to the other. district, where a village get pillaged by rob would come opt at the trial, If any of the The Seventy-two Guilds, and the Yuet-ban bers; ard where a number of the villagers accused wished to go to the Bark, and secure Railway Company have petitioned' Viceroy were killed and wounded. A lot of Chinese funds to deposit cash hail, the Deputy Marsča) Chow, the Tartar-Genera', the Viceroy of the

The accosed then left the Churt.in.company A few days ago, a secret meeting of the Liang Hu, and the Ministry of Posts and Com-troops sent from Weghow to the scene of the would accompany them, Certified Cheque Canson shareholders of the Yuet-han Railway munications, and have telegraphed to H. E. affray were ambushed by the bands and about would be accepted. Company was held in the Kwong Chai Hos. Viceroy Shum, pointing out the advisability of 35 soldiers were killed and a number of them

have deposited their capital in Hongkong sumber, but exactly how many is not known, our then directed the District Alloresz to pitat. Whilst the meeting was going on several recognising the Hongkong merchants, who wounded. The bandit's also lost some of their with the Marshal in search of bail. His banks as rightful shareholders of the Yuct-han More troops have been burnedly despatched information at once Against MishaTsun

One or two of the accused appeare members of the Railway Shareholders' Asso- ciation of the Mun Lan. She Yuen managed to

is eagerly awaited. In the meantime local: gain admission into the hospital; and thus Railway Company, and also asked their views from here, and news from Tang Yuen district Miss Kendell and the Court adjourned, were enabled to learn all that had passed, as to the depositing of the company's capital in merchants who have large stocks of foreign distressed, botably Z438 İvan Est

goods to send up there, are bolding same back albera appeared quite self-possessed However, the resolutions adopted appeared in some of the basks in Hongkong.

as junks refurs to carry cargoes, to this dis-ly asked for writing paper and envelope all the Canton native press on the following

affected region, except at exorbitant rates, and they sent off in vations direc morning, though they were thought to be kept

even then, prefer 15 remain where they are necessary ball. Others.. secret. The resolutions were rather of a 'onture that may lead to serious consequences, so

and not run any risks. the members of the meeting, on the next day, had to deny what they had passed during the meeting, and furthermore, they petitioned the authorities accusing a native newspaper, the Kwok See Pae, of falsely and malicibusly re porting the proceedings. In the 27th Instant the Namhos Magistrate sent for the editor of The Danish salvage stammer Protector left for that piper to his yamon, and questioned him Cape Varella on Saturday to salve the as to how and from what source he got the LA THE WRATHER LIFAN Lagu A further rise to the price of grain ed intranded steiner Wengkel and the lug. Robert pews of the meeting and its resolutions. The Cook Sho proceeds on har mission on acreditor replied to the Magistrate that he obtain

ed all the news from the members of the Rally Count of the underwriters,

The officer aroused in a cerisio pitch mades. speech. You may be a taxpayer or a rate payer of you may not be," he began. "Now, look here, I don't give a blank, whether you pay taxes. Your taxpaying has no effect on my salary. It appears to me your taxes are paid in there," lpninting to the bar-room). "Now you sllave off and keep a civil head on your shoulders, arelse 'drunk and incapable' will be aainst your name in two shokes," he con- cluded,

sa marvellous change immediately. Thanking the officer for his kind advice, he took to the street and in a slight drizzle which was then falling be disappeared around the corner-his list to port being very con spicuous,

There was a

Bank in charge of an official the majority, found bail and were appear on Friday morning. o'clock.

A USEFUL FIND.

1st Febinary. H.. Chang Put-sze, Minister of Agriculture,

TAMINE PROSPECTS, Industry and Commerce, has discovered in the

Owing to the recent rains, the country has district of Weichow a kind of sand suitable for manufacturing glass, and has reported to the benefited somewhat, and the farmers are glad Viceroy his discovery, H.B. Chow it yety of it as their lands will be more fortile for the, pleased with his report and told him to take next grain crops. The present crops as recently, steps to turn the useful material into mant reported are a failure and the price of rice is $34 10 the factured article at an early date,

picull more than 51) Wash at Low montar Flovi

Owing to the cold weather the beggare are necessarily in seed of help in both sinthing and food. The good folks of the diferent

THE light

will antall great bardskipe of the poorer clases and, with the bolders of grain stocks doing their best to export their stocks to more favours li