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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1908.

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CONTENTS.

Births, Marriage and Deaths. Loading Articles:-

The Races.

The Peak Tramway Incident.

"Home for the Poor."

Hongkong Banks.

Hongkong Technical Institate.

..meat..

China's Future,

Our Overworked Court.

Telegrams:-

Shanghai Tragedy.

Meetings -

Hongkong and Shanghai Bank.

Sanitary Board..

Kulanga (Amoy) Municipal Council.

Legal Intelligencei-t

Attempted Armed Robbery. Missing Birth Certificate.

Police-

Death of Cupt. Mackenzie:

Child-stealing in China.

An Owner Wanted,

A Gambler's Death.

Stolen Propery. Correspondence:—

The Navy League. Miscellaneous Articles and Roparts:-

"The Liar."

Mooring Buoys.

•Hongkong's Seamy Side.

Hongkong General Chamber of Commerce, The Tatsu Maru.

Off-day Races.

The China Fire Insurance Co,Ltd. - Lighter Founders in the Harbour, Missing Heins.

The Kowloon Land and Building Co., Là.

Canton-Hankow Railway..

Sale of Race Ponies,

The Hongkong Milling Co., Ltd Commercial Affairs in the Far East, Volunteer Corps Order

THE PRAK TRAMWAY INCIDENT.

We fancy that most people who have occasion to make daily use of the Peak, Tramway line will agree that the defendant in the action heard at the Magistracy yes terday may thank his lucky stars that he got off so lightly. The irisignificant fine of $5 which was imposed for an offence which menaced the lives of a score of people is a mere fleabile to one occupying the position of the gentleman in question. But that is not the point to which we desire to call at tention. When the Magistrate canie to "reward" the defendant for his dangerous prank he stated that the maximum penalty that could be inflicted for the particular offence under consideration was $35, that be the case, and we do not seek to doubt the word of the learned judge, then it is ridiculously out of proportion to the character of the offence which might be comimited. In this particular instance, the defence averred that there was no thought of starting a car without the experienced driver, but that acting under a misapprehen- sion he had, in foolishly tampering with the mechanism of the car, given a signal which he had no idea would.be misinterpreted by those in charge at the terminal station. Well and good, but supposing that for private reasons, some scoundrel proposed to en- compass the injury of an enemy by de- liberately starting a car on the funicular railway and, in the event of his end being achieved, declaring that his action Japanese Steamship and Shipbuilding Sub was involuntary and accidental? Would a

sidies.

fine of $25 cover the merits of the case, even providing that no motive could be proved against the offender and no suspicion existed regarding a private wrong having been right ed? Of course were it suspected that the crime had been premeditated the accused would be tried in the ordinary way at the Griminal Sessions. At the same time, as suming that the action is committed without intent, but in the misapplied spirit of hilarity, the maximum sum of Sas that might be imposed as the cost of the offence is, in our opinion, absurdly small. A word should be, said regarding the

The Opium Trado. League Cricket.

Canion Day by Day.

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will make it memorable in the apnals of tres among those bereft of fortune, the blind, market anticipations, and the quotation of silk crop in Northern and Southern China lotter writing and business correspondenca racing in Hongkong. There were the stables the halt and the maimed, of both sexes and the shares follat points the day of announce reviewed by Mr. Medhurst in August, 1907, Science auction: Chemistry, physic Every by bose whose calling, require that represented by the Hon. Mr. Henry Keswick, of every nationality. For such the municipal ment and Further 6 points the next day, did not fulfil those expectations which it one of these classes should be attended

Rn advanced education in the theory Mr. II. N. Mody, Mr. F. B. Marshall and authorities in Europe and America maintain the old shares dropping to 75, and the new might have been calculated would have re- Mr. Ellis Kadooric, besides those of others properly regulated and suitably staffed to 74 A recovery has already taken place dounded to the advantage of trade with gineering or so intimate acquaintance with The possessing the true instinct which dis asylums. Whereas in this Colony of vaunted The fall was occasioned by disappointment China, but this is satisfactorily explained in subjects which will advance their tinguishes the supporters of horse racing opulence and unparalleled prosperity, almost at the fact that the dividend declared was the fact that the Gospcial crisis in the United value. The science section was not appeal to in Hongkong. The sport was clean; entirely the cause of the poor is left to be only a per share for the half-year. A year States brought about a shortage of money very large proportion of the young, but these the racing good-far above the aver espoused by private charity and volunteer ago the dividend was 13 (on ald shares in the Ruropean markets resulting in an who join are certain to find that their fellow stud age the wins achieved on the merits workers. The cater with whom we have of course), and a bonus was also distributed inability to import from China and Japanente in the somewhat dry mibjects of shorthand of the ponies, who under the guidance been brought in contact on the occasion of off per thare. Six months since the the staple commodity of the two countries interest and novelty ans concerbed. No class, of Mr. J. Johnstone, for John Feel's stable, our first visit to the Wanchal Convent are dividend 150, per there. It should principally concerned, add the consequent we are told will be formed unless at fasst: Bre Mr. Vida for Mr. F. B. Marshall of Amoy's sufficiently moving to stir us to a sense of be explained, however, that the bonuses over-stocking of the silk markets of France, todents Jolo, and it abould, be a poor clas and Mr. G. C. C. Master for Buxey's. All the urgency of the appeal which is to-day paid in the past applied for the whole year, Italy and America. Now that the discount indeed, considering the Importance of the rode well and contributed to bring about put forward by the Lady Superior not a day the distribution for 1905-7 and 1905-6 being rate of the Bank of England has gone subjects which are to be instilled, that a

kessionty, Awlater, and, wrapring. some of the most exciting finishes that have 100, 8000, Forty years ago Hongkong was dizes, per dress By raising the actual back to its normal level of per cent, only paltry five students. The pro years past. The officials worked admirably. was reared on the skirts of the hill in an position is mibtless correct that the dis surplus stock will hot soon be worked off As to the conditions of admission, et together to attain success and the result out-of-the way district stands to-day as a tribution will be continued at this rate, and and the accumulated supply of the avail- stated that the classes are usin must be gratifying in the extreme to them: relic of the early days of the Colony. Was it should be remembered that the dividend abld product from China and Japan over 14 years of age, irrespective of nationality, Special mention may be made, without being chai, at the present time, is one of the most is made upon a much larger capital,. In will again find a ready outlet in the but there is also a provision that applicand invidious, of the Clerk of the Course, Mr. T densely populated districts and that by the cluding the amount paid on the new shares, great consuming markets of the world. We udder 17 years of age must produce satisfactory F. Hough, who wae a tower of strength to poorest class of the inhabitants of the Island. the present dividend is actually the sams in approach, in the third place, question references. Now, why should they be called wards the securing of that end which the 'he house referred to is one of eight small amount as that paid away a year ago, whilst which although not immediately concern to produce "satisfactory references? Does it not show a precocity, and desire, for rooms and as demand for accommodation if the £4 per share is maintained in the ing the commercial community in general education, in a youth under 17 who applies for stewards had in view, and whose courtesy to the members of the Press was highly ap increased patch word erections were put up future, the distribution will represent, is, nevertheless, one of sufficient moment to admission, far in advance of those who attend, preciated. The Governor's party attended on the grounds which, because of their £480,000 as against £360,000 distributed a large class of the monted people in Hong or with to attend, because they have

in reached

ched years of discretion and there- cach day, while all Hongkong seemed to be irregular levels, made building operations both upon the shares when the distributions were kong, throughout China and even in the grand-stands, or pacing the enclosure, difficult and expensive. As theoriginal build.£4 xos. per share upon a smaller capital London, that is, the question of the dis fore realise the advantages of secondary

education? And what does satisfactory or circling the rails. That the pari-mutueling was enlarged to the utmost available limit Under the circumstances, the board are tribution of the Bank's profits to the share-i

mean? Is it a stick to whip the dog of the ground, two detached houses were put quits justified la placing a considerable sum holders. We approach the question with which has not a pedigree?: No doubt The Tientsin-Pokow Railway Loan Agree and sweeps gave satisfaction, especially to

those who had the fortune to win prizes, up at diffrent times which increased the to reserve, and the fault lies perhaps in the some diffidence, but we only give expression those who drew up the prospectas bare cannot be doubted. In every way the Hong difficulty of centralising the administrative fact that the shares have been kept at their to the views which we have heard expressed, discovered that undesirable characters may kong races of 1908 should form the criteria for duties of the Sisters in charge. The main recent level without due consideration for by not too large a body of shareholders, enter the classes, but there are not many of buildings are old, and, as evidence of their the large amount of capital issued last year.that the distribution might have maintained that sort under the age of 17 years, and a judging the character of future meetings.

unstable condition bamboo shoring has If some feel a little disappointment, they their lovel, which was equal to the dividend boy who presents his $4 admission fee beer, run up to support the external walls, must assuredly be gratified at the declared and bonus together declared in past years. may usually be taken as having a real while the verandah is propped up by timber figures, and the strength to which the reserve But. the applause which punctuated the thirst for information. However, WO MAY remarks of the chairman at the meeting on committee have sound and valid reasons for presume that the director and his advisory supports. The staff of ten Sisters is housed funds have now attained.

Saturday as to the proposals for the this restriction, although we should like to on the premises. On the ground floor is one large room which, at the time of our visit, was

Bank's distribution of last half-year's - know who are to, say, whether an applicant'a used as a refectory. Around one long table |

profils would seem to minimise the im references are satisfactory or not. The majority: there sat some 40 or 50 Chinese women,

(18th February.)

portance to be attached to the opposition of references are not worth the paper on which from young girls to those who have attained The statement presented to the share who held that the dividend should be they are written and if it is the advisory com

mittes which is to discriminate between boy that period ofsen llywhich has been described holders of the Hongkong and Shanghai maintained at its old level. That is, how and boy, then all we can say is heaven help as the second infancy. To our represents Banking Corporation by their chairman at ever, by the way, but the assurance that the them when they exclude a young scholar. tive's question one woman answered, through their annual meeting on Saturday proves the dividend on the basis of £2 will be main- So long as he pays his fee,' every youth years in Hongkong should an interpréter, that she was quite happy in a difficulty there is frequently found in the tained comes as a gratifying feature of the between 14 and home where she had lived 30, to 40 years. position of those who are able to control in stable position of the Bank as showing his be allowed a seat at any of the classes which Asked her age, another said I was eighty formation which will lead to a correct pro- ability to car fixed dividends for the he may claim to attend, provided always, of fifteen years ago! I came from Sha-Uphecy in financial matters of forecasting the holders of its shares.There is another course, that he can read and understand English, and that his general educatión chung A third was completely blind. An probable course of events even within the point to which reference might be made; warrants his laclusion in the class. We sup ofher was paralytic and had to be helped by short period of a half-year. Far be it 'from

we allude to the question of the liability of pose that the satisfactory references phrang the kind Sister in attendance. Several had our purpose to minimise the difficulties and shareholders for the unpaid capital of the will not be interpreted too harshly and been reclaimed from that under world anxieties, which have attended the operations Bank: We believe we have spoken on this that promising Europeas and Chinese whereto the Home extended its bospitable of exchange bank managers here in the subject on a previous occasion and now children, between the ages we have nam calls. All these 40 inmates within this ward East with the crisis prevailing in America reiterate the observation that were the liabil.ed, will be allowed every opportunity of pursuing those studies for which they were having their mid-day meal of rice and towards the end of 1907. The prospects ity to be eliminated we fanty, as lay critics, Bunger. At the same time the phrase is a salt fish with a bowl of tea. Their ration of which Mr. Medhurst held out at the prece. the Bank's scrip and, therefore, Bank quota curious one, especially when it is considered- the humble yet sustaining fare was limited ding meeting were such as might have led tions would stand in greater favour with the that the Institute is a Government institution only by their appetites, as we saw one after to anticipations, the results of which were investing public in China and in England. and not a private school where the headmaster another proceeding to the large receptacle not realised at the meeting over which he We guess we can discover the motive may pick and choose. A very wise provision replenishing their bowls as their contents presided on Saturday last: That is not to for retaining $15,000,000 liability in is that which says that pupils at day schools will not be admitted except with the approval were emptied. Even the blind women in say, however, that the very large earnings of the strengthening of the position of the the principal of the school they attend; Fow stinctively walked to the spot where they the Bank for the last half-yearly period Bank in relation to its foreign constituents; boys who are day scholars are mentally fit to have leamt to help themselves. The meal were not such as to furnish cause for but we argue that having consolidated its

perform their home lessons received at the day. finished, the refectory is converted into a gratification to the fortunate holders of reserves by the recent increase of capital, school and also absorb the instruction imparted" work room where those who are able are the Bank's scrips. Our object, however, added to the large premium isaue, and the by the evening tutors. In fact, in the majority taught useful and profitable occupation.is to point out the fallacy of those anti. enormous aggregation of dis silver and gold of cases we should say the thing is practically Adjoining the ward was the dormitory and cipations, which in fairness to the chairman reserves, there is in the words of Sir Paul impossible, and headmasters of schools in here, for want of another room, is placed of the Bank must be attributed to circum-Chater, the seconder of the chairman's Hongkong should be exceedingly chary in the large medicine chest. The same room stances, over which he and his co-directors motion on Saturday, ho banking institution granting the required permission, no matter how badly they may hurt the feelings of the does duty as the surgeon's consulting cham could exercise no control. In the first place in a stronger position than that to which aspiring students. One thing at a time is a hers for the out-patients, once or twice a we will take the very hopeful condition of Hongkong has given birth. Finally, we good principle to follow and particularly so in week. Stepping out of the dormitoryourrepre- India when he reviewed the trade of that

come to one other question also not referred the case of a boy, or a girl for that matter, wha in sentative was taken over the grounds which country in August fast. s regards that to by the chairman, and that is the facilities harassed by the intricacies and perplexities of, are laid out as a small vegetable garden and great dependency he said: "In India, afforded local enterprises. We are fully say volgar fractions or algebra, and has to pre on a higher terrace are the two detached especially, prosperity goes on, I may say, aware that the raison d'etre for the existence sent the result of his efforts next morning, An- of the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank has admitted to certain of the classes on application other,excellent regulation reads: "Women are buildings we have just referred to. As to the unchecked; the increase in the quantity of farger building its existence is acknowledged her crops and their enhanced value create a

been exchange business with the markets of to the director. Certainly we confess to a to the unificence of a Hongkong benefac large demand in that country fot silver, not the world. But we make bold to assert feeling of fear of the lady who would huil a tor. It is set apart for the accommodation only as currency to move the crops, that the ramifications of its enormous dissertation on the principles of mechanics of men and boys. With the exception of but also as bullion for manufacture of business might very well include, as it at our head, but we would rather have one inmate they were all Chinese. Many pesonal ornaments; its effect is seen in has already included, the facilities that than the insipid, ignorant and 'egnti- presented all the symptoms of epilepsy in an the advance in the price of silver." On accorded to local industrial enterprises,tistical chatter which is all too prevalent acute form while a few suffered from that Saturday, speaking of India, he remarked We should not care to see a repetition of the the world over at the present day. "Strict punctuality and regular attendance ara eston- form of inanition through early neglect. In that: Lack of seasonable rain in India liberal advalices which contributed, although al in another rule, but it should not be the "Home" solicitous care is bestowed caused the partial failure of crops which at indirectly, to the financial crisis in Hong pressed too hardly, for there pre occasions on all alike without distinction. The other one time promised to be good. Trade in keng towards the end of the eighties, but when no satisfactory excuse, ca pre occasions and smaller bullding is reserved for that country naturally suffered and the de- there are two extremes both of which might by a budding genius desirous of reaping, the women and girls whose segregation the mand for money, decreased. The Indian be profitably avoided, and it is the golden benefits placed at his disposal by a benevolent nature of their cases rendered advisable. Government consequently ceased to be a mean which we trust will commend itself to Government. We notice that in the rule which

skyg" Each student should provide" himself It was noted that the demand for accom-purchaser of silver and the effect of this was the directorate and the management of the with the text-books, Instruments, apparates, modation so taxed the resources of the at once apparent in the fall already referred Bank in Hongkong and Shanghai. It will be etc.; recommended by the lecturer of the Home" that even the anthosses are used to in the market price of that metal. The remembered how, through the lack of finan-class he attends the predicate is in the subjenc for sleeping apartments. Indeed, we were difference between the highest and lowest cial facilities, a scheme originated among tive instead of the imperative mood. There informed that within recent months no less quotations for silver during the half-year was leading shipping and commercial men in must be many a poor boy, who having paid bis than 200 applicants had to be refused ad- 8d or about a5 per cent. While on the Shanghai but did not proceed beyond the 54, would find it impossible to equip himself mission for want of more room. The question of silver, it may be observed that embryo stage last year owing to the short-with all the machinery whish might be con turopean women's wards are laid out at the earlier of the two meetings the Bank's ness in the supply of the wherewithal for dered necessary to his advancement by

capricious master, although quite capable on the first floor of the old building. chairman, in expressing his definite opinion launching the scheme which in its incep of assimilating bis arguments from the There are five wards with. 23, 2, 4, 19. on the subject of silver as affecting the proslon promised well had it materialised.examples presented. It is probable, how- and 10 beds each, respectively, Various perity of the Colony, committed himself to These and other observations are offered ever, that this rule about apparatus in A mere form and the fact that it says. Fshould' forms of cases of mania are to be met the statement that perhaps the more general. in the most friendly spirit and we

instead of "must" seems confirmatory of that with, and all receive medical attention. opinion is in the present condition of things would urge their acceptance in the same Amongst the Chinese opthalmic cases in China, a cheap currency means a com- spirit that they are tendered by the direc-view. As we have stated the fee charged is 54 per session for each class, payable in advance, are, almost invariably, a common form of paratively low exchange and is on the whole torate of the Back, We endorse with the

and it is high enough to exclude all those who In another section of this issue we pubi complaint especially among the cases brought best calculated to encourage local enter

are not actually Imbued with the spirit of lish an appeal on behalf of the Home for across from the mainland. In their treat-prises and develop trade. Yet in his opening

learning. We read in the prospectus that: the Poor. It need not be a work of super ment the Sister in charge expressed much remarks last week he observed that the past

"The question of granting diplomas in ene gineering and in chemistry is under 'convidar- ation of Government, and regulations on the fluity to attempt to supplement the statement gratitude to Dr. Harston's unvarying kind year had witnessed a steady decline in the of one so well qualified to speak on the attention. It is notable that, among the price of silver and constant and severe fluctua.

subject will be published in das coure. Cert work and the needs of the Wanchai branch inmates of the "Home for the Poor" tions in the rate of exchange between China

tificates issued will be of value in obtaining of the liallan Convent as its attending were some sent by the Registrar-Gen and gold-using countries. And later on he

employment from the Government or from priti vate firms, in proportion asthecertificates earned physician. Dr. Hanston writes not only cral_and_ons, maintained at the cost proceeded to remark that the heavy fall in

(19th February.).,'.

indicate a greater or less degree of proficiency as the visiting surgeon of the Con of the Hongkong Ladies' Benevolent exchange has naturally hampered new busi

Although the prospectus of the Hongkong and we command it to every youth who has With the latter sentence we thomughly agree, vent hospital for the past ten years, and Society, which afford ample evidence of the neas, all along the China coast. In the more whose gratuitous professional services to the fact that the existence of this charitable important lines, however, the statistical posi- Technical Institute for the second session, that charitable institution the Rev. Mother Institution, among so many in the Colony, tion had greatly improved. How the two which commences on Monday, next, is marked by park of desire to excel Employer Superior gratefully acknowledges, but he is justified by its desire to do the greatest statements during the six monthly interval "Provisional we may take it that the charac. of labour might also assist this admirable suggesting to their younger employes the advise has been actuated as a public-spirited good to the maximum number. It will not could be reconciled with each other Iter of the classes will remain essentially an intitution, whose object la so praiseworthy, by

The classes, which are held in the evening, is an, appeal which should commend itself Superior of the Italian Convent, assisted salt chairman's views being more largely ampli- to afford facilities for the study of engineer evening choliouation classes at the Hongkong to the generosity and benevolence of air by the good words which a leading prac fed. We confess that in dealing with so ing and for giving commercial and Technical Institute. During the next two community who have never yet been appeal tising physician in Hongkong has to say for technical a question as the subject of scientific training... That idea is a most land-evenings, that is to say Thursday and Friday ed to in vain for a truly deserving cause. it, will receive that ready and prompt response, exchange it is not within our province to able ons in Colony, which is so keenly, the lecturers will be in attendance from 6 pm. And the urgent needs of the "Home for the which should be commensurate with the criticise one in the position of the chairman interested in its engineering enterprises, and 7p.. and students are required to consule

who have been instructed in at least the The session commences on the 24th February 21 with after a recent visit to the Institution, this unobstrusive yet indispensable institution Corporation, with his expert advisers at his rudimentary subjects of commercial knowledge, and we trust that there, will be gratifylog Poor" is, without doubt, such a cause. We benevolent objects and pressing needs of of the Hongkong and Shanghal Banking has much to gain from an educated youth them before entering their names for any dare

elbow to assist him in forming a correct Judg. We may as well quote the subjects prinstruction attendance at each of the various classes. 2.:| We have no hesitation in stating that the to Hongkong.

dent of the matter, but the apparent incon- jo fall, as they appear, in the prospectus. The visit has been one as much of painful sur prises it has been one to draw us to a

intency remains to be explained away, and classes will be conducted under three sections: THE TIENTSIN-PUKO In the position of guardians of the trade and The subjects taught this; session will be as

LOAN AGREE, closer acquaintance with that seamy side of this Colony of which Dr. Harston writes.

tion of the Industries of the Colony wo sock for inform follows Engineering section practical mas friends Surprise, was engendered by the feeling that

ink:ation in furtherance of the commercial thematics, building construction, applied ery large the Colony falls in its sense of Imperative.

year, the prosperity the port, a upot which the chasmachine drawing, steam,

the Bank very largely Shorthand es which daly in relegating to a band of noble, self Sacriden omes workers the relief of diredjes

The Imperial Maritime Customs. Sir Robert Hart's Loadm Tenens, China and Japan.

Death of Captain W; P, Johnston, Serious Shanghai Fire!

Shanghai Dancers' Gr evance.

Langkats.

Claim for Professional Services.

Trade-mark Piracy,

Remarkable Outrage in Kyoto.

Fires in Kobe.

The Japanese "Scotch Whisky, Case, Japanese Kerosene..

Singapore Harbour Blaze.

The Manila Carnival.

Big Fire in Bangkok,

Commercial:-

Yara Market, Exchange. Local and General,

BIKERS.

On January, 15, 1908, at Portland, Maine, U. S. Aj to Mr. and Mrs. J. H. CRAVEN, of

Shanghai, a son,

On February 10, 1908, at Ning po, Y. PERCY ROMILLY WALSHAM, of a daughter."

Os Fe cuary 15, 1998, at Shanghai, the wife

of R. J. BWERMAN of a dagghter.

MARRIAGE..

On February 32, 1908, at Shanghai, Jons GRIFFITH THOMAS, Engineer-in-Chief's De- partment, Imperial Maritime Customs, Shang hai, to LAURA MARY, youngest daughter of the Jalo W. Piper Brown, Esq. of Malvern, Victoria, Australia.

DEATHS.

ON February 9, 1998, at Hankow, Master ARTHUR PADI, only son of Mr. and Mr. Pani de Hées, aged 5 years and 11 months.

On February 14, 1908, at Edinburgh, EMMA, widow of C. W. Bucherer, Ph. 13., and dearly beloved mother of Mr. A. A. Crawford..

In Paris, on the 14th instant, Mr. A. A. H. HOTELHO, of Messrs. Barretto and Co., and Consul for Repablic of Nicaragua, in Hong kong. (By telegraph),

On Feb 16, 1908, at Shanghai, EVERINA MARIA OZORIO, widow of the late Francisco A. Ozority of Hongkong aged 5a yzart. -

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MAIL SUPPLEMENT, ISSUED GRATIS TO SUBSCRIBERS.

Honakona; FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1908.

THE RACES, ***** (15th February,) surf have any of the annual meetings held Never perhaps in the history of the local under the auspices of the Hongkong Jockey Cluby been attended with such conspicuous success ze that which was brought to a close this afternoon. The stables were represent

sports" in the Colony and Including our

promptitude of the Chinese pointsman in grasping the situation and, at considerable pent to himself, jumping aboard the car in question, and successfully bringing it to a standstill before any damage had been done, No doubt there were Europeans aboard at the time who would have kept their heads and, from long experience of the working of the car as passengers from the Peak to the city, averted danger by putting on the brako although they could not allay alarm; but the quick-wittedness of a Chinese workman in going to the rescue should not be overlooked. and might well be rewarded.

"HOME FOR THE POOR”

(17th February.)

greatest pleasure the remarks at the meeting on Saturday, crediting the management and the staff for the results which were achieved during the last half year.

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