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KING EDWARD'S BIRTH-

DAY.

HONGKONG'S LOYALTY.

·TROOP REVIEW AT HAPPY VALLEY.

gth just..

That Hongkong is ever ready to show its loyally when the occasion demands it was clearly demonstrated to-day-the 66th birthday

the

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH FRIDAY NOVEMBER 15

cheme of illuminations and ICSE Enlène R.N.,

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Rev L Robert, Mr Mrs and Miss Rooks, Mr A. Rantay, Coumdr, C. S, O. Raikes, Lieut. F. A. H. Russell, Rev. F. B. Rawley, Cat W. R. Rush, V.S.N., Prince Francess Reeplyllos), Capt Rochs" and " Officers of Rid. Lima, Miss Robinson, Mr.C.H. Rowe, Secretary lo Admin Moore, Mr A. W. L, Robertion, Mr

Capt and Mrs J. B.

1907

SANITARY BOARD,

FORTNIGHTLY MEETING, The fortnightly meeting of the Sanitary Board was held at Tassday afternoon, in the Board Room

Abmel Rumjanja MAMY SYS NEAR KAI LUNG WAN CEMETERYJEN been served on thChaS complaja•{

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of our gracious Majesty King Edward Vii.owledge of Mr. W.). Kent | . Mr G. G. Fraklin, MrA, A. First, R.A.MC Schellhats, Mr. Findlay Smith, Miss.

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carried out with the techalcat and ofthe Botanical and Forestry

Mr. Mr

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er, Mr Deaman Fuller, Fiayvogel, Mr Arahold Fuchs, Mrs G. Fries land, Misses Flatcher, Mr and Mrs F. G. Fico, Mr and Mrs A Forbes, Rev. and Mrs. H. France, Mr A. G. M. Flacher, Mr B. & Fleming, 3rd Middlesex, Lieut. and Mis C Fromanile, RN, Miss Fisher, Me Stuart J. Feller, Mr. Ala. Fraser, Litol, W. 1. Fletcher,

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Fisher, 2.E. Me A. N. Frisot, RA.M.C., Mr Karl Freund.

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HONGKONG, CLUN OVERCROWDINOSA The application mistira to las overcrowding In the servante quarters of the Hongkong Glab ADDOX, WAR ZUBIE withii In connection with this mation Mosars architects and urreyers; wrote With N and Tamir ference to notices Nos 3 to 45 (No.3 H.D.), signed by Senior Inspector Risdie which have A plan of the Government cemetary for ing of overcrowding i abore Chinese at Kai Lung Wan was forwarded by are instructed by the commalited to point out the Colonial Secretary to the Secretary of the that these quarters are exceptionally Sanitary Board for circulations it in proposed lighted and ventilated and the lndows to open the commery'on the rui January, 190k | open: Jato wide Certain parts of the ground will be leased to dilly under strict spaces, also that they are Кагореан aupervision and the Tung Wa Hospital authorities for burial are always kept in ecmipulous state of clon рогра

lines. The committee therefore ask, that, pro A FUKINESE BURIAL GROUND, viding these quarters are kept in their present **Further correspondence relative to the prostate of efficiency, the Board will direct that no pusid cemetery for the Fukisose population at further con he mist - costatuly Carros

was laid on the table,

M. minuted. I recommend that 133 persons be allowed to: ach only think that do action also los dos cupyˇa space which can legally accommodate. for the present if the beds are reduced to 78 In pumber, which would allow so square foot par head instead of 50 square feet H

Mr. Shoton Hooper-These quarters, being under Europeats supervision and kept l

to the produc lon of ifas disphy when a B. Dowo 1.0.A, Capt. and Mrs W. D. Donner, blending of arborial surroundings and with Mr. W. A Dowley, Mr and Mrs W. H. Dooald, ficial lights are brought into combination. Mr David, Mr H. B. L. Dowbiggin, Mr. W it was truly remarked that, on the occasion, Daniell, Mr F. J. Haver Droste, Cel OH. celebration of the late Queen's Darling, Liest, G. C. Dickens se Lieut. W. Golden Jubilea in Hongkong, the iluminations Harwell & Major FM, Davidson R... at Government Hoult converted a beauty spot Ensign Darian A. D. G., Mr. Davidson, Mr. on the Island into a veritable fairy-land. Then and Mrs J. Dunglasses electricity as an illuminant had not yet been Me and Mr J. E. C. introduced into the Colony, but with the aid of god Mr E. Brit: Jones, Mr G. W. Eres, Mirr. Skinner, Mr and Ms WJ., Saunders Me

light and all the anistic con-Eyre, Mr W.B. Elwes, Ale Jon an Eltzen, Me and My M. J. D. Stephens, Dr. and Mrs T. 0. Arlon an Bred Mas, M. R. Stanhope Tojsier, ar, and the Ca Linolgy a Cara Med Giant Smith, Mez. Shibuya, Mt and Mrs

Leipzig, S. Surgeon Eastmest, R. H.

Shellim, Dr. and Miss Sanden, Miss Ekipton,

Mr. and Mrs R. Shewan, Mr and Mrs Scolland, Miss A D. Sibret, Mr and Mrs Frank Smythe, Rev. J. G. M. S pada, Mr and Mrs E. Brice Shepherd, Mr Mrs and the Misse Shelton Hooper, Gemmodére and Mrs Stokes, Rev. A. J. Stevens, Mr J. Gray Scott, Brother Stephen, Mr S. Swart, Mr Henry Syker, Mr and Mrs. H. W. Slade,

Dalton Sayle, Mr.B Seibs Rev. G. Seatley Capt. 1. RS. Shinkwin, A.8. C., Mr J. U. Smart, A.G.D., Mr Percy Smith, Miss C. Shelbourne, Mr J. R. M. Smith Mr.T. H Col. and Mrs Seymour, Major and am

Major and Mrs E. W. R. Stephenson, Mr G. R. Saltarthwalls, RE Capt, and Mrs Stanger Leathes, 1.M.8, Misi Sicas, Bro. Sylvester, Miss Stacey, Mr and Mrs C. Schruter, Capt, Mrs and the Misses Spedding, A.O.D., Mr and Mrs. A. R. Skelton, Mr. U. de Szentirmay, Mr A. R Sutherland, Mr Fizgerald Sargent, Miss Schoch, Mr. Sloane

Middlesex, Mr and Mrs P. U

M.N. Stanley, 3rd de Silva, Lieut.-Commdr. and Mrs E. Ste yenson, Mr. N. C. S. Simson, RCA Lieut. G. M. Skinner, RN, Staff-Surgeon W, S. H. Sequeria, R.N., Mr and Mrs K. Sutherland, Rev. A. D. and Miss Stewart, Mr. T. Sasaki, Mr Stuart, R., Mr and Mrs Marcus Slade, G. and the Misses A. Seth, ME HOSP Mr. Schumacher and Mrs Basil. Taylor, My and Mr H. E. Tomkies, Mr and Mrs H.F. Tooker, Mr and Mrs W. 1 Tutcher, Mr. Mrs and Miss Teneret, R.E., Capt. and Mrs A. Thompson,

The matter of dealing with the removal of x.a.. Deputy Inspector-General and Mrs

meal from the city slaughter house to the Talt, Mr C. W. D. Turner, Mr A. M. Thomson, Mr. M'G. Taylor, 119th lufantry, Mr D. W markets was then dealt with. This arose onl of a now bye-law which was recently passed, Trataan, Mr and Mis O. D. Thomson, Miss M. T Taylor, Capt. and Mrs A. W. Tuke, requiring all cant carrying park to the market to be of the same kind as beef carts, in which 1.M.S. Rev. C. E. Thompson, Mr and Mrs A.

the carcases of pigs may be hung up. All such Turner, Capt. 1. A. Take, R.N., Lieut. and Mrs II: Tweedie, R.N., Capt. A., Tacon carts to be painted grey in September last a and Officers, d'Entrecasteaux, Mr and Mrs T.

petition was received by the Secretary of the Sani- Takamichi, Capt. C.E. Thursby, R., Mr. B.tary Board, from the pork butchers and dried Tanner, ME, C. Thiel, Capt: B. A. Thompson. meat dealers, praying that they may be allow Mr and Mrs Voretsch; Chevalier and Mme. conveyance of their meat. The carts at pro for W. W. ed to continue using the old carts for the Valps, Miss Vellwock, Chevalie

used by them, argue, very Mrand Mr, C. Vernos, Capt, and Mrs. Vaughan Leo. R. N. Flag Commdr. Vyvy

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the regal weatherfavoured the occasion for the rejoicing. Bright coloura fluttered all over the

S. P. Tooker (of the Public Works Department shipping in the harbour and front many private isisted by his henchman (Mr. H: W. Wolle), it was sufficient to ensure for the embellish- and business houses in the city. The Britishment of Government House and its approaches warships in port were all brilliantly decorated,

fast night the rapst charming effect which a were also the foreign men-of-war. Looking down from the height at the barbour, dotted over

combination of beautiful natural surroundings and artificial lights and colouring can give. withcruisers,gun-boats, lipers, tramps, launches

The verdict of the lar

large number of guests was and many cargo-bosis, all dressed for the occa sion, the hunting flattering to agentia breeze, celled themselves in the tasteful

unanimous that those responsible ideally ex-. display. What flashing bright hues in the sunshine, the picture

Dr. and Mis R, M. Gibson, Mr Eric Georg, called forth commest of general admiration. Mr and Mrs A. G. Gordon Dr. and Mrs F. was indeed impressive.

The main feature of the day was the millingy

was the remarkable idea which conceiv- Grave, Mist Gorham, H. L. O. Garrett, Mr B. display which was held af Happy Valley.

ed the scheme of illumination

the group

Warburton Grey, Mr A. W. Grant, Mr C..H. under the auspices of his Excellency the ing of a number of variegated lanterns Grace, Commdr. and Mrs Grenfell, H., Mr.

оп the Frank Grave, Mr., Mrs and Miss Goit, Mr W. Governor, at which all the troops in the city depending from the larger treas

grounds in imitation of assisted. The crowd that assembled there was

Various fruits.

E. R. Gibson, Mr and Mrs A. E. Grifle, Mr the largest ever seen",

The circular gravel pathway from the main and Mrs L. Gibbs, Mr and Mrs Douglas ar Happy Valley, Owing to the presence of the fleet in port entrance to the porch was lit up by strings of Graham, His Honour Mr Justice Gompertz it was expected, that the Navy would be relighted Interns which shone brilliantly in the Mujer. R. Gale, A.F.D, Commdr. R. W. presented, but this was not to, and many

mistiness of a slightly foggy night. Luxuriant GlennieR N., Lieut, K. Mackenzie Grinre, regrested the absence of the hardymen, whose palms, radiant in their tropical verdure, deli-, Lieut. R. R. Gosselle, M., Ensign W. D. Greentham, U.S.N.; Mr and Mrs G.-Grimble, swagger on the field is so greatly appreciated.

cata ferns and numerous pot plants did duty in The review was fixed for 945 o'clock, but

the internal'decorations of the ball and ball Rector P. Gabardi, Mr and Mrs Gok. long before that hour the roads leading to the 00, which was brilliant with the radiancy of Mr and Ms H. Humphreys, Dr. and Mrs. Heuley, Mr A. C. Hynes, Hr. R. R. zace-course were jammed with a crowd making the electric light, the same illumisant supply-C

ing the lamps which made the matshed erected flynd, Ma V to the ground. The tram were

Hops, R.G.A., Mr R. U.. their crowded, even standing room could not be se

on the grounds resplendent with light as if of Hutchison, Dr. J. W. Hartley, Dr. and Mrs Harvey Hinds, Mrs and Miss Hazeland, Dr.and cured, while rickshas' were it a premium

Un cantianous chaliter of wheels, the clanging

this cards the guests were invited for Mss W. Hunter, Mrand J. L.van Houten, Mrand of bells, the excited yell of the conlies 930 pm. Up to ten o'clock a constant stream Miz A. F. Hollingsworth, Mr and Mr G. A. conies visitors hexan to arrive, and as they stepped Hastings, Mr and Mrs R. Harding. Mr and when vehicles were held immovable A crowd, ware deafening

in and wended their way, in processional Mrs J. Scott Harston; Mr and Mrs B. A. Hale, Arriving at

at the Valley, a most order, into the State room, they were proscuted Miss E. S. Houlder, Miss Hawker, Miss Hart- pleasing picture came to view. The variegated and, ever changing, colouring of the crowd,

owd, to Lady and Sir Frederick Lugard by whom shara, Mr A. Haupt, Dr. J. Spencer Haigh, at around the grounds seemed like as end tach guest was individually welcomed. The Mr H. C. R. Hancock, Mr P. M. Hodgson, Mr

the bright sun mer less kaleidoscopic pattern:

large assembly was a representative one of the C. C Hickling, Hon. Mr. and Mrs E. A. dresses of the ladies, the gaily-hted robes of the Sister Ervices, the Foreign-Navy in port, Hewett, Mr F. A. Hazeland, Dr. and Mrs Chinese gentlemen and their ladies, the sparkle members of the Consular Body, the Civil Montagu Harston, Mr W. T. Hockaday, Mr of steel, matched with the uniforms of the Service, the mercantile and civil tammunities 0. C. R. Hill, R.0.A., Mr E. Jones Hughes, Mr. officers, gave a vivacity and brightness to the of Hongkong both British and foreign-and and Mis R. Hancock, Mr and Mrs H. K. scene. The troops arrived in the stene, stly, though by no means, the lens, a group of Holmes, Capt. A. Hart-Syaott, DO, Miss with hands playing, some time before the hour our esteemed Chinese fellow-citizens who Hamilton, Mrs. T. W. Hornby Mr and Mrs fixed for the review and marched to their respec attended the function to do Honour to His E. R. Halifax, Capt. M. Hamer, 129th tive positions. Shortly before ten o'clock, his Majesty to whom the Chinese British-subjects Baluchin, Mr and Mrs Vivian Hogg, Mr G. L Hall, Capt. S. V. de Horsey, R.N., Sub Excellency Sir Frederick Lugard arrived on we allegiance. the field with his staff and took up a position

When the presentations had been concluded, Lieut. Hampton, K., Sol Lieut. R, V. de Hal. the State pert, R., on. Dr. Ho Hai, Mr and W recording to conventional practice. The official i. and Mias Humphreys, Mr A. E. Hardy, Mr group was as follows:His Excellency, the H. W. S. Hinton, Mr and Mrs Hodgins, Major Governor and Mrs. Stakes; Admiral Moore and and Mrs A. E. Hatch, egth Baluchi, Mr, Mes

way to

tramcar

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facing the centre of the line, while the Royal assembled troops His Excellency was dress. sed in a grey frock coat and top hat, and was

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Commander

clean condition axemption should.

Hon Mr Hewett-la view of the special position cupied by the Hongkong Club

occupied building masonable latitude might be granted

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It will be remembered that Mr. Ng L hing, of 64, Bosham Strand West, applled to the Government for permission to make use of. 150 acres of him and Kowloon City as a cemetery for the Fukinese. I from a suitary point of view, the site was not considered suitable he was prepared to murien der the ground to the Govenment in exchange for another site suitable for the purport.be Later the Sanitary Surveyor inspected the land and reported that there was 20 objection to the site being used as

a cemeter Two members of the Board minuted that the offer should be accepted, and since then the matter has bean in abeyance. Registrar-General. It has been arranged," "The latest minute og the subject is from the he writes, "if the Board approves for the cemetion of fresh air. tery to be presented to the Tung Wa Hospliul, the Tung Wa will then be responsible to the Government for the sanitary management of it, and will consult the Fukinese as to the interakl ampgements and regulations. I recommend that the T. W. H. be given authority to ure this land as a cometory, if Mr. Ng Li-bing presents it to the hospital."

REMOVAL OF MEAT

the purpose. They had been told by Inspector

as ta the number of servants: allowed to reside on the premises. The exact number should be fixed after the matter bas: been circulated by the Board,

The Hon. Registrar-General-It is a ques

WUCHOW NOTES.

TROOPS FOR YUMCHOW, Kalau

Wuchow, Bib November. General Ling with about soo Chinese troops, consisting of infantry and artillery units, arrived bere a couple days ago These troops, which are all foreign-drilled, are being sent up lo Yumchow via Nanning, så reinforcements quell the rebellion. The troops were conveyed from Caston in a number of houseboats towed by Government cruisers.: On arrival at Wachows one of these cruisen in making, a running moor ran into one of the other cruisers and dici

ents to

some considerable damage. The damaged cruiser has been sea: down to Whampoa for repairs. The troops have beco garrisoned locally until boat accommodation can be secured for despatch to Yumchow.

KEROSENE BOATS REMOVED, AN{ The ‘ordeted' all»boats

to be moved out of the Fuh Ho to the Mařilma Customs Kerosens_Anchorage," The officials, in view of the late fire, bave evidently realized"-

outbreak of fire and have, witely ordered their

the Fu Ho, which carry or dined attendin

mounted on a beautiful black horse. The Lady Lugard; Commodore Stokes and Mira] and Miss Brotherion Harker, Mr VWright, Mr. W. G. Worcester, Hr A. W. 3. J proient used was an advantage to the coolies.. the menace' those boals are in the event of an

on

Waison that they must uwo hoavy beef carts. As the demand for pork-fresh, roasted or dried,... | was very great, the lightness of the carts at The petitioners therefore prayed that they be quickly and easily bring their, meats to the

Mr and Mrs E. Irvine. Mr F. V. İzard, Wall, Mr C. PG: Wood, Mr A. P. Wilder, allowed to use the old carts so that they could removal to a safor anchorage, AN ALTE

troops were then inspected, at the terminaline Hou. Mr-F. H. May and Mrs Alkinson: the

Colonel Darling and Mrs Chatham ; the' | Helms, Mayi of which his Excellency returned to the

Hon. Mr W, Rees Davies and Mrs Hewett R.O.A., Lieut. E. Isemonger, R.N.. saluting base, and the firing of the che Hon. Mr. W. Chatham and Mrs Brewin Dr. and Mr G.P. Jordan, Mr and Ms F. J. de joie and the playing of a bar of the

the Hon. Dr. M. Atkinson and Mrs Basit V. Jorge, Mins Jacobs, Rev. F.T. Johnson, Mr. National Anthem: were: gone through the Taylon Dancing was kept up wil consider T. Jackman, Major and Mrs T. P. James, guns of the Indiad artillery joining in." Three Cheers for the Klog were then called for and be enthusiasm to the small hours of this M.C., Mr. P. facks, Mr J. C. Jobogblo, Mr it was given with such enthusiasm that the shouts morning. The programme of music was ren- and Mrs E. Jones, Mr W. Jefferd, 3rd Middle- of the crowds echoed down the Valley. The dered by the Band of the 3rd Middlesex Regi-sex, Mr P. 5. Jameson, Mr C. Bulmer John troopsthen marched peist the saluting base, while ment Supper was served on time lower flant: the, Capt. W. LCJones, RMLI, Mr C. W. the Bands of the 3rd Middlesex Regiment, the arrangements provided for the sitting of the effries, S, Surgeon and Mrs K. H. Jonent.N., 119th Infantry and the 129th Mahrattas played appropriate marches to the advent of each corps, the troops returned to the original positions, the National Anthem was struck up, and the parade'ended.

excitement and the heat.

guests in relays, the attendance leaving nothing Mr F. Jung. to be desired, The supper menu was 14 Mr FC. Kendall, Mr and Mrs E. S. Kadoorie,

follows:-Clear Soup, Mayonnaiss of Lobster, Colt. Quail, Lamb Cutlets in, aspic, Galautine of Chicken, Roast and boiled Fowl, Ox Tongue, Capos, Snipe in aspic, Pressed Ileef, Quail in Turkey York Ham, Game pie, Galanties of aspic, Salad, Fruit Jelly, Tipsy Cakes, Choco Chocolate Russe. iffe Cream, Prune Jelly, Lemon Cream,

Hon. Mr H. and Mrs Keswick, Dr. W. V. V. Koch, Mr Kikuchi, Mr Robert King, Col. F. E Kent, RA, Mr. S. Kingsbury, Mr T. Kosg- Keyt, Major and refi. Kelsall, 2.0.A., Ward- mato, Lieur Commdr. J. Kiddle, R.N., Dr. F. room and Gun Room Officers of TM:9, King Alized; Mr and Mrs M. Kobayashi.

CHINESE GUESTS,

even more animated that he falls us, The return journey from Happy Valley war "blocks" being 'frequent and progress slow, Fortugately po accidents occurred, thanks 10

Commendador and Mrs J. J. Leiria, Capt.and the able way in which Chief Inspector Daker,

As a social function the King's birthday ball Mrs G. P. Lammert, H.K.V.C., Mr and Mrs H. Inspector Gourlay and their men handled the traffic. A mid-day approached, the con- will loog be remembered at the most success. W. Locker, Mr. T. C. Lethbridge 115th Infantry, gested traffic eared down, and the streets of the ful of its kind, and the hospitality dispensed by Mr Mrs and Miss Layton Mr and Mrs Lairents, city regained their normal aspect, as the in- by Their Excellencius Sir Frederick and Lady Mr P. Loureiro, Mrs and the Misses Loureiro, habitants returned to the houser, tired with the Lugard will remain as an appreciated recol Mr. C. Lowe, Mr L, K. Leeson R.G.The Chinese guests invited are:

ection by those who were honoured aud Mr D. R. Law. Mr and Mrs L. N. Leefe, House last night invitation to Government Rev, and Lewis; Mr. W. A. Lloyd, 1.N.

Rev. and Mrs Longridge, Mr L. C. Larmour The list of invitations issued is as follows:-1.0.A., Mr R. S. Lucy RG.A., Major H; E. Dr. G. E. Aubrey, Capt. W: Armstrong, Miss Lowin, 119th Infantry, Captain and Mrs F. W. Mr and Mrs F. R.J. Adams, Mr. 1, Armstrong, F. Lieb Mr A. R. Livery R., Mr E, C, Mrs J. M. and Mini Armitrong, Mr. and Mrs Late, Mr A. R. Lowe, Miss M. Lee, Mr G. Tadaichi Arima, Capt. and Mrs T. H. E.. Lloyd, Mr Lewisohn GA Commander Anderson, &.G.A MIE. A.Abdenon, Rev. D. Leatham RX, Mr M. Logan, Mr 11. E. Aval, Mr R. D. Aik oson, Surgeon W., F. Large, Mr C. R Lenzmann. Archibald, R., Lieut. A. F. Armitage, R.N. Eng. Lieut. A. S. Allen, RN, M: F. Austin, Dr. Edward Armitage, Ward Room Officers of H.M.S. Astreta.

During the forendon a goodly number of residents and the consular called at Government House to pay their respects, At noon the guns from the ships thundered out detonations were repeated by the foreign war

their salute for the occasion and the joyous Allaway, Han. Dr. and Mrs J. M. Atkinson, Lyons, Mie C. F. G. Law, Mr. E. P. Lang. Ven Lai-chun,,Wel Wah-leen, Wong Kami - ·

ships

fith inst.

KING'S BIRTHDAY DINNER..

On the occasion of the Goth anniversary of the birth of His Majesty the King, H.E. the Governor and Lady Lugard gave an official dinner at Government House, on Saturday. Covers were laid for about seventy gitests and Among those present were:-. Rev., Bishop Colonel C. H. Darling, Hoo. Mr and Mrs. F.Mr E. C. Blanchflower, R.N., Mr and Mrs A. A

Mr. R, Mochiji, Mr. C. P. de Martin, Miss Molony, Mr.CD Melbourne, Mr C. W. May. Mr F. Macdonald 3rd Mida, Mr and Mrs C.

THE APPEALS FROM THE U. S COURT.

Mr and Mrs W. Malcolm Watson; Mr Mrs and Miss Wilson RANC, Drand Mrs Bateson

Miss Wilkinson, Mr E. D. and C. Wolfe, Mr A, MEG. A. Woodcock, Mr and Mri Franz Winkler, Mr C. M. T. Western, 129h Batt, Mrmarket. A. T. Walker, Mr L. J. Wishart, Mr R. de W. An investigation/was then made by the Waller, Major W. A F. Williamson, A.5.C., Assistant Registrar-General and his report Mr and Mr F.A. Wends and Miss Tharma- to the Registrar General is appended:-(1)

The N. C. D. News of 8th inst. says hieu, Staff-Paymaster Wilson H. G.. Wilson, The means of conveying pork at present,

Peculiar interest attaches to the cases dènit» R.N. Mr and Mrs W. van de Wonds, Lieut. he writes, are in small band carts, which

ed below in which the decisions of mis Hosoar ars covered - with-oil cloth. (2) The cou of C. C. Walcott, Bls Honour Mr Justice

Judge Willey have been reversed on appeal to Wise, Capt E. Whitehoad, R.O.A., Mi S. F. vans, such as are used for the conveyance of the Home Courts. Whan Judge Wilffey came van Weilmer, Capt, and Mrs G. K. Wair, beef, varies from $133,10 $168 new. (3) At Mr and Mrs W. H. Williams, Capt.". H.-],

to inaugurate the U. 8. Court in Shanghai he present the beef vans are only used by the

was fully aware that the incoherent sints of Walker, R.E. Mr. P. P. J: Wodehouse, Mr and beef lau* to bring carcases from the slaugh American law as applying in China would ex Mis J. Wright, Mr A. J. Williams, Hon. tei-house to the au in the L'entral Market.

pose him to many difficulties. For, in establish From the "la" to the various shops at the Naval Instr. R. Weatherhead, R.N., Mts Wake: different markets the beef is taken, slung on a Appeal as that of the Ninth District of the g the Court, Congress fixed the Court of Mr Wei Yok, Engineer-Lieut. L. Walker, RN, FO

or'on a cart, and covered by oil cloth. field, Mr. G. F. C. White, By Mr T: A. Whyte, A.A. Mr and Mrs. Wilzer, Mr W. The only beet vas in existence belong to the

United States, but it did not fix which legalme tura should control the conduct, and the judg. "Why, Mr H. P. White, Mr G. Wieler, Mr P. "hu (4) The case of park differs from beef, ment of the Court. One system of common law in that the pigs are brought from the "lau" by R. Wolff.

rans through the whole of the Districts, but its Mr 1. M. Xavier.

the butchers alive, and the butchers then application differs widely or slightly in sach Mlus Z. Young:

selves have them slaughtered, 15, there District The possibilities of confusion eriting fore, the use of covered rans is -iasines from this state of affairs is amply shown in the upon, the expendo will fall on the shops and Biddle and rice casei, son tala

C. .A. Biddle, who was yesterday released Messis. Chan A Fook, Chau Siuki, Choa stalls. The dried meat shops also buy their

from gaol, was charged before the U. S. Coun Leep-cbee, Fung Wachts, Hig Fook, Ho Kom putk alive, and their requirements ameual to

for China at Shanghai nn February 1, 1907. Tong, Mr and Mrs Ho Tung, Mestry. Huiore or two pigs a day, and sometimes not ergo

As much as that, It ieobviously very hard, for The indictment against Biddle, who was the Shum-chum, Kaw Hong-take, Lau Chu-pak,

some of these smaller shops to supply them- manager of the Hotel Metropole, was that is the Leuig Pai-chi, Tong Laitun, Treung Sz-kal,

selves with these vans, which, in addition to previous autuma he had unlawfully obtained the initial expense, would involve an increase Tis. 3,000 as rent of a house in Mohawk Road fuk, Yung Hin-pong, Chan Chun-chuen, Lau in their staff and also requiresome provision by persuading certain Chinese that the Mani- Yamsun, Chut Chad-sam, Ku Eaisham,” Li

for the housing of the vans. Their present hand cipal Authorities would allow gambling there Sau-him, Pun Yanato, Ckan Pan-po, Tam

carts are taken to pieces when not in use and during the aula. Races. At the outset Mr. Tezkong, Cha Sik-ue, Yam-chi, Wopg

stowed away in the shop or stall. Beef van Ellis, who defended, entered a plea against the lutung, Chao Keng-wan, U Chu-man, Tso

housed near the slaughter house, presumably at jurisdiction of the Court on the ground that Sip-wen,

Chan Kang-yue, Chan Lok-chun, Chan Teok-peng. Chan Tex-wun, Cheuk lu. The expense of the "lat") The obvious under the laws of the United States it was not an offedce indictable before this Court, and do not think they will de this without official Common 1 aw in this case, as no pro- combine and get one van between them; but that the Court had no food Court, and assistance, as there are a great many difficulties vision had been suada for dealing, with this in the way of making arrangements that will offence. Common Law, he said, only deal be fair to the smaller shops, (6) If the pork with chesting and fnod of a particular lind. 4 could be made to undertake the Obtaining money by false pretences was dealt slaughtering and provide the vans, the diffi- with by State Law in America. The laws of culty might probably be avoided, though I have the Bolted States only dealt with offences Bet yet sounded the pork butchers or the "tu" gait at the Government. His Honour re on the feasibility of this. There is, of course,

quested counsel to submit a written argument: TONNAGE BEFORE AND AFTER THE WAR.

a-certain amount of pork which is imported

on this point, and meanwhile the case was direct and which never goes into the | lat," It is pointed out that at the time hostilities but in much of such cases, the shops that im

proceeded with. On February 4 Judge Wilfler found defendant guilty of the offence as broks,out with Rosus, the Japanese flees re-

port is in a big way of husisers and it would charged in the complaint, but he gave him not be any hardship to them to have to provide an opportunity of x-funding the money befors presented a total tonnage of 280,00. Daring

themselves with vans (6) However it sentence was passed. Biddle was unable to re- the war the battleship Hatsuse and other ves sels, representing an aggregate tonnage of aboutraged, the provision of vans is bound to cause turn say of the money, and sentence of twelve 46,700tons, were lost, but as the result of the war a heavy initial expense, and as the responsibl months imprisonment was passed, but Mr. J. the feet was augmented by about 101,000 100% lity, apparently devolves upon the batchers, Hays immediately gave notice of appeali The in ships,is: addition to about 20,000 something more then a mere warning that such sentence began from February 11, bail-being vans are required by the law will be nects refused, the judge aying that be war tón Mafuye, Maniky, Karaiki and Hwanto, bich

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vinced of accused's guilt after having heard the. are now used as dispatch-boats. So that the Japanese fleet thus gained about 357,300 tons The MOH wrote-His Excellency the case twice. A motion for a rehearing and.

Governor does not approve of the carcuos new trial was filed by Mr. F. Ellis on Febmary of the war. 'When we include. as the result

of pigs being conveyed from the glanghtar | 18, but a new trial was refused, and Mr. Riks ; the battleships Katori and Kashima, built in

heuse, to the markets in open trucks. Thisisthen filed a bill of exceptions and petition for England, and the battleships Sarma and

contrary to No. of the bye-laws governing appeal. On February 25, the District Court and, but the darauchbo 13 Tony Megani slaughter houses within the limits of the city of Appeal in California ordered that: the de and buks, the dispatch boats Tone Megami of Victorie. Warn the pork butchers that fendant in the case of the United States v. S. and Yogo, which has been built or are now in course of conatiuction in Japan, together with they must provide proper covered carts in R. Price be admitted to bail is $4,000 Gold, thirty destroyers built or to be built, the ships which the carcases of pigs can hang-as is Judge Willey decided that the ruling of the Appellate Court in this case applied to, the case of the US. v. C. A. Biddio, and the latter kas offered ball in $4,cos Gold, but he newer found it and remained in gol until yesterday,

whom the Coon ordered his

'received a tele?",

11. Messer, Dr and MuH. Macfarlane, Mr fong, Chiu Uelin, Kwok Iu-wus, Li Wai-rently is for 10 many shops in the market to Mr J. W. Belles, Ven. Archdeacon Banister, F. Macgregor, Captain and Mrs H, C. Moultong Li Yau-trun, Lo Kun-teng, Lo Tso-shan, Rev., Mys and Miss Bone, Lieu and Mes H. frie R.G.A., Mr C. Moorsem, ir and Mrs WB. Mok. Maa-cheting; Mai King-shek, Ng. Li Mr and Mrs K. Maisuda, Mr G. H. bing, Pang Shau-chub, Siu Yuen-ial, Tang Butterwonk, R.N., Mr and Mrs F. D: Barretto, A.

Dr O. Marriott, Mrs G. Muller, Mr Lan-kon; Ue Yuk-chi, and Uen Oiue,

.D. Pizzoni, Hit Honour Mr Justice Wise, Mr G. O. T. Bagley, Major If Broke, RE, Matty, Mr Mrs and Miss Master, Ma-

A DX B.

H. May, Han. Mr A. M. Thomson, Han. Mr. Botelho, Mr and Mrs Jose Bribosia, Ms Jor and Mr D. Macdonald H.K.V.C., Miss W. Kees Davies, Hoo, Mr and Mrs W. Chat. Bramble, R.M.I.I., Mr F. A. Biden, Maire Miss A. M. T Millington, Rey J. Muller, ham, Hon. Dr. and Mrs J. M. Allinson, Sir Mr and Ms Frank Browne, Miss Edith Very Rev P. M. de Mars, Mr and Ms A Paul Chater, C.M., Hon. Mr E. A; Hewer Bachme, Miss Darker, Miss llarrow, Rev. Marty, Hon, Mr and MH H. May, Mr F. His Honour Mr Justice Gompertz, Hon. Mr Auguste Brun, Mr G. K. Hall Brutton, S., 5. de M. Morgan, Mrs May F. S. Mergao and Mrs A. W. Brewin, Hon. Dr. Ho Kai, Burgeon: Baiss and Mrs L. A Baiss, K.N., R., Lient. V. A. Manhall R.N., Mr and C.M.G., Hon. Mr Wei Yu., Hon. Mr and Mrs Mr C. E. Barton, Mr R. J. Birkbeck, Mr Mrs A., C. More, Mr and Mrs. McCaffery, H. E. Pollock, tion, Commander Basil R. H. H. Blason, Mr. R. Bayes, Dr. and Mrs Miss-Massay, M. W. Melchers. Mr. and Mrs Taylor and Mr Ta lor, Ven. Archdeacon R. A. Belilios, Mr. F. Boulton, Miss Boulton, F. Maitland, Captain W. T. Miller 3rd Midd. and Mrs Banner, Captain F. W. and Mr G. 1. Beita, Foiler, R.GA., Mr. F. Beving. Capt. R. H. P. McCulloch, Midd., Capt. R. H. P. Bare Fletcher, Rev. FT. ton, Mr and Mrs. J. Beck, Mr and Mrs. McCulloch, DS.0, R.C.A Mr. C. B. Mullins Lyons, Jubnton, Lieut. R. H. Scovell, Mr: Havre Baker Mi J. Barton, Miss Bird, Capt, G. T. 2. L.1. Capt and Mrs Michant, A.P.D., Mr Droeze, Chevalier Volpicelli, Mrs. de Szentir. Brierley, R., Capt. and Mrs. Bessley, R.C.A., E. J. Main, Capt J. da F. Monteiro, Mr. and

Miss FF. Markay, and Mrs G. C.

Mrs

may, Sh. R. Soulanges Tessier, Dr. and Mrs ir Henty Berkeley Lady-Res keley and wood Mr R. & Walker, Mr. G. Mida all, Mr C.-W.

Eves,

Mr and Mrs Bri-

Mr R. Marten

Maus:

THÉ JAFAŇUSE NÄVY,

repulsened by the smaller steam at doccton,

ing

Mr, F. M. Brooks sa

Voretisch, M. Siamo Colonel C., Capt. E: Bonham, Capt, F. S. Butcher, and Miss Mansfield, Cal and Mrs. Scott Mon- boria, Consul-General Romano, Dambleton, Colonel F. E. Kent, Colonel Scott R.GA, Comm. W. Hamber. & Mr and crieff 3rd Midd, Mr. A. S. Mihara, Mr. S. Moncrieff and Mt Scott Moncrieff, Major and Mrs LG: Bird, Mr and Mrs H. W. Bird, Mr. Mashiko, Mr.J. L. McPherson, Mr. G. E. Mar Mrs Chitty, List Col. and Mi Carter, Lieut. Rev. and Mrs G. A Bunbury, Miss A, M. Fleet Surgeon C. G. Matthew, RN, Llau-A. 1. Dyer Ball, Mr and Mrs J. W. C. Bonuar, ell, Mr. Moreno, Sub Lieut D. Maxwell, Z., Col. Reid, Lieut-Gol. and Mrs Seymour, Lient. A. B. Ogle, Mr Fung Wa Chun, Mr. Lau Cha Bateman, Ward Room Officer of H.M.S.4 Mellin, Caps C. I.. Mayhew, R.M.L... Miss pak, Mr Ho Kam-tang, Mr Chau Siu-ki, Sir Redford, Gun Room Uficers of H.M.S. Bedford, Mutter Admiral bir A. W. Mears, Comunicats Barry and Lady Berkeley, Major and Miss Mr R. F. Brayn, Capt. R. Boyd, Miss Majendie, H.M.S. Cadius, Gun-room Officers Clupman, Mr B. Law, Mr C. Mcllraine

Mr and Mrs R. Shewan, Mr G. W. P. Braga, Hon. Me and Mrs AW. Brewin, foom Officers of H.M.S. Monmouth, Dr. Mus Mr and MAH. Rennie and Captain Lien, N. B. C. Brock R.N. Mr A. Bryer. Mr grav R. Noval, Mr. M. S. Northcole, Mr of the Japanese fleet will represent a total tone already done with beef and mutton. Monteira, It will be noted that part by Dr. and Mrs

from F. B. L. Bowie, Mr. Gay Blood H.K.V.C

Mr and Mrs Beríndosgue. Fr.

and Mrs H. Nakayama, Capt H. Nicholson, unge of, go,,300. In addition two battleshipi aspector Wation, of the Markets; replied to the members of Council, who were virtue of their official position, some members Capt. F. L. Bennell R.G.A., Contre Admira B.KV.C., Capt, R. Nugent, Mr, Mes and Miss of 20,000 tons each are shartly to be built, the above, as follows:- am afraid it will of the Chinese community were included in Boisse, Mr and Mrs N. F. Blanch, Mrs Bourne, Parker Nesi, Flag Lient. Nicholson, RE, Mr | Within two or three years the chances are that require much stronger measures than a warning the invitation list. We are confident that this Mrs Black, Mr and Mrs Barrel Mr J, G. G. and Mrs E. Niedhan.

the Japanese fleet will grow to about 550,000 to get the pork butchers in comply with this breaking away from the old-conservative cus. de Bernedo, Mr J, W. Bains,

Mr and Mrs Evan Ormiston, Hon Mr E.too, and although the Japanese representatives bye-law, So far as I can leam po steps have Mr E. S. Carruthers, Mr and Mrs D. W. Osborne. Mr A. H. Ough, Mr G. N. Orme, Mr at the Peace Conference expressed themselves yet been taken by the pork butchers to com-gram from San Francisco stating that the tom, when our Chinese féllow-citizens were WELC pot considered on the occasion of official social Craddock, Major, Mrs and Min Chapman, P. O'Sullivan, R.G.A., Capt A. B. Ogle, R. as favourably disposed towards a scheme for ply with the bye-law, and I would suggest that Appeal Court, bad reversed the decision of functions at the gubernatorial residence, will Mr G. Cruickshank Mr II. F. Chard, Capt. Capt J. d'Orly, froth Infantry

the limitation of armaments, it is hardly likely there is an expenditure of several thousand Judge Wildey in the case of US §. R. be duly appreciated by those who were the and Mrs P. Collingwood KAM.C. Hop. Mr and Mrs H. R. 1.helps, Mr and Mrs JA.that 550,oco tons wil prove the limit-fagan dollars involved, the Hon. Registrar-General Price, who was inflicted on January 15 with a betiked to explain the daw to those concerned Georges Hotel, by pointlaga revolver alibim, A. Jovanzen, manager of the 1. Chatham C.1.0. Mr and Miss. Plummer, Hob Mr H. E. and Mrs Pollock, «Mr. Chrpalole, recipients of the honour of an invitations Chatham, Lieut. Col and Mrs. T. Carver, and Mrs S, L, Pereira, Major, and Mrs L. H.

anil to allow thakre reasonable time (say three, rian, Mr and

mooths) in which to provide the carts required. In this case sentence of six months' impiliona Mrs Parry, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Peter, Commander Lugard are setting a precedent in the matter

C And Mr M. H. Penfeld, Miss Plunkett, THE ROYAL HONGKONG GOLF After the. God time then prosecute for annment was passed on Jandary 18 and Judgo

compliance.

Wildey granted leave to appeal on the sims and Chinese in the Colony which cannot fail Cair, Hop. Sir C. Paul Chater, C.M.G. Miss Percival, Miss Pitts, Miss Pearson, Спри H. Fybus, Lleut Col. C. H. U. Price,

The Registrar General-12 is impossible today, but be refused ball: The United-Sintes to promote the best relations and the friend. M. and Mme. G. de Champeaux, Mr and

sethese, butchers to do this. The best and Court of Appeal for the Ninth Circuit." liest understanding between the two people for

The monthly competitions for the Robertson simplest way is for the Goverment to arrange ordered the release of Price on bail, the mutual advantage of both.

Farewell Cup was held at Happy Valley from for the carriage of the Carcasos and sucresse. pending appeal in the sum of $400

Gold, and how released from The follow the slaughter house fee just enough to pay custody of the Marshil of the Court on Fa the 9th to 18th November, 1997

cast. The butchors will raise no objection..

The M. O. The Hon. Registrar-General's bruary at The telegram received yestsiday ~~ROPERTSON FAREWELL CUR

suggestion should, I think, be considered does not fat out the rusons for the revenile Mr. H. Piackosy 878-79

by the Board. Personally, I do not consider Judge Willey's finding and Mr. Price hat noc Mr, E. F. Mackay 85 382 it practicable. I think they should be given yet been formally discharged by the Coon ***,

(6 entries).

six months' notice to comply with the bye-law. Judge Wildey has determined to return to FOOL.

Lu Chu Pak minuled-It is impractice. America in December where he willyrimain

Mr W.

this respect our presort Governor and Lady.. Brother Gncis Clark, Miss A

of the social intercourse between Europeans Duncan Clark, Di

ING'S BIRTHDAY BALL.

A-BRILLIANT FUNCTION,

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W. L. Carter, MrA. H. Crack, Mr W. K. Cook B 8.0., Mr G. Piercy, Mr R. S. Peirey, Mr 4. 120 Bal., MrO, W. Carpenter, Mr T. E. Cocket, Piercy, My W, L. Fattendes, Rev. A, Placzek, Mr., Mrs and Miss Craig, Major and Mrs. W. Bir Francis Piggott, Major P. E. Parker, Capt. W. Chitty, Mr and Mrs Alok. Comming, and Mrs. C. Clayson, Mr and Mrs J. Coch. Fr.: Padra Prat, Mr A. N. Pasion,- Mr W, rane Mr and Mn R. Chapman, Mr and Mrs MD-Pan, Me-and-M-D. B. Pereira, Mr D. R. 4. Crofton, Mr H.H. Chamberi, R.N., Lieut. Percival, Min Pičard, Mr A, C, Putier, Ru. Comm. H. B. Cox H., Lieut, J. C. Cavendish, Rev. Bishop Pozzoni, Mr and Mrs Somerset Never did the prettily lejdouf grounds of R.N., Miss E. Campbell, Mr and Mrs Ewen layne, Capt. and Mrs O. Lloyd Price, Mr H. Government House present such a scene of Cameron, Capt. L. Cathel, Mr. and Mrs H. K. 5. S. Palmer, USN Capt. Arantes: Pedroso,

Mr. and Mr. Pemberton." exquisite beauty and loveliness as they did last Chambers, Mr and Mrs Callow, Mrs Currie. night when the viceregal residence was en fête

Mr G. A. and Miss Parke. Rev. and Mrs I Ing cards were handed in-

rath ipst.

Lieut.-Col A. N. Dumbleton RE, Mr and.

Mr and Mrs A. G. Romana, Mr and Ms on the occasion of the, Bali to celebrate. His Mrs A.J. David Mr C. D. Drew 1d Midd,, Mr A. Ram, Miss Richards, Mr and Mrs A. J. Majesty the King's sixty-sixty birthday. The D. E. David, Mr A, Darby, Mrind Mr T, K, Raymond, Mr and Ms A, . Rennie, Mr and trees and shrubs planted on and around the Lealy, Miss Dobarck, Ba..J. K. Damel, Mr T. Mrs C. Ryley, Mr. Mr and Miss Rodger, Miss grounds by A former superintendent of the EA Dalzelf 1 19 Buf., Mr and Ms W. Dauby Ralphs, Capt. Ranking, Mr Lewis Rees, Lipot, Botanic Gardens Mr. Chan Ford, with Hon Mr Rees Davies, Capt. W. H. C. Davy Colonel Red, Major R. J. Ross, Losiga B. T. “such beautiful" qɗect, always find themselves #ard Midd, Mr W, W. Dimmock 2.0.A. Me O. Rhodes, Van, Mr S, B, Rose, Me Q. H. Ross

Mr. R. O. Hutchison....... 75 scr. -75 Mr. D. B. Murray 89—19-77 Mr. H. Pinckney 90-19=

(entries).

† Winner of Robertson Farewell Cup. *Winner of Póðli

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abis to require every stall-keeper to provide

for three or four months with the object of

a covered part, which is too expensive for a ¦ obtaining if possible, through Congresu s pros

trider of that class" to pay. The Reginn Giberal's suggestion is a good one.

The Director of Pahlie Works--Wou'd sit nat do If the Carts were covered with, canvas, stretched over a light-fcamu work Poste

por codification of American Common Law: for Chica, before Congres:rises in:Milya, Dading. |. Judge Wilfoy's absence the U.8. Court wil

be closed and only its lesser daise will berari tied qalby sas U7. 8. Conenl Generale zakar t