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“AU REVOIR.”

PRESENTATION TO MR. A

RAYMOND.

THE JEWISH COMMUNITY AT HOME.

The esprit du corps animating the select community of seventy odd Jews in. Hongkong 'was manifested in a landable manner at a gathering within the precincts of the pretty little Club-house on Robinson Road on Satur- day evening last. The approaching departure ‚of Mr. A. J, Raymond, until recently the man- | #glog toprosentalive in Hongkong of the firm of Mesirs. E, D. Sassdon & Co., Ld, on promotion to Bombay, was made the occasion of a demon-

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH FRIDAY MARCH 20 1908.

Prompted by that true spirit of charity which is recognised as your distinctive characteristic, you have done much good unostentatiously with no hope of reward or with a view ofsc}{-}| aggrandisement. The

Animated by the desire to conserve to mem bars of your community their religious tenets and principles, you were instrumental in the erection of the Synagogue, which, in point of its architectural embellishments and its pretty environments, it in keeping with the best tradí tion of our religious persuasion.

one monal influence which you exercised is owing the existence to day of the Obel Le Synagogue built upon solid material foundation and, we will trust, serving as a beacon to that haven which shall be our ultimate goal.

Appropriately was the corner-stone of that sacred edifce laid by yourself, and we take pride in the fact that your same will be handed

COMMERCIAL ABILITY

RECOGNISED.

AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN GOVERNMENT.CONFERE

DECORATION: ARE INERTEN

A HONGKONG CHINESE GENTLEMAN-Y-

HONOUREI

16th Inst.

So seldom are the merits of the commercial world recognised by government that the ap pointment of Mt. Francisco Tse-yat to Be D.S.O. of the military world, that we think it order, which in civil life commandit is one of the most curions and exceptional events in Hongkong.

Thirty years ago Mr. Francisco Tsp.yat_was plain ordinary man in this Colony. Within that period he has organised a business which is second to nore amongst the Chinese traders in Hongkong.

siration which does honour to that section of our down to Posterity as one of its Trustees esteemed fellow-citizens. Mr. A. J. Raymond In social as in congregational matters you

Starting as a keen commercial man and leaves for Bombay ahostly to take over the man-have always been to the forefront when the agament of the firmat its head office after having wall-being of the community could be punade with Europe, Mr. Francisco Tse-yat realizing the advantages and the prospects of piloted his barque on the Chins Sea through moted. To your exertions and to the material extremely perilous times especially duilóg the encouragement' which you have given is dan

opened up an entirely unexplored territory that is to Bay, Austria-Hungary At that time fast couple years when storms beset. Mr. the formation of the Jewish Recreation Club,

there happened to be a conuul general who Raymond's charge in tempestous seas like he enthusiasm which you have shown as one

understood the possibilities of the trade be those witnessed during the critical period of the active members of the Club, in spile of of the yarn crisis and the dificulties which the exigencies of business, will be greatly weed his consul-adneral, but always placed

successive has before his own government the capacity and the character of Mr. Francisco Tao-yat.

He was commissioned by the Austro-Hun garian Government to supply their warships with material coals, food and everything else in fact, he was the intermediary through whom everything was denn,

for some time have been surrounding the all- important opium trade. That the firm should bave emerged from the and is capable of holding its own after a period of such exception: al difficulties is the best testimony to Mr. Ray "mond's business faculty and conspicuous ablthy. It is title wonder, therefore, that in recognis

missed by its numerous frequenteri, mak

The respect and esteem in which you have been held by our community in Hongkong equalled by the extreme popularity you enjoy among the British, Foreign and Chinese com munitics. As evidence of that popularity we will instance your appointments to the Diamond Jubiles.

ommittee, Indian Famine, Fond, Russo-Japanese War Fund, Coronation Com mitec, Kwangsi Fruniae. Fund, and the Duke and Duchess of Connaught and Princess Patricia's reception in Hongkong.

soundness of your counsel and the practical acquaintance with the commercial needs of this Calbay, your appointment to the recent Commission to inquire into the complex pro- blem of the Subsidiary Coinage is the best evidence of our Governor, Sir Frederick Lu- gard's, appreciation of your standard of ability and business acumen.

tion of his success the firm should have elccled to bestow upon their China manager the honour of appointment to the helm in Bombay. During the twenty-seven years of his residence In Hongkong, Mr. Raymond has been sur- rounded by a host of friends. They were not

For your services on the Typhoon Relief confined to the community to which he be Committee io 1906 you have received the lougs. He can count them among the British thanks of our late Governor, Bir Matthew Na- and foreign and Chinese communities. Northan, K.C.M.O., and of His Majesty's Secretary were they. Aming those who moved with of State for the Colonies. As testimony of the him in social circles. Faria the larger sphere of his business activities in Hongkong the subject of out notice is held in equally high esteem whether they be bankers, mer chants, traders, or brokers. His extreme modes ty enhanced the appreciation by which he was hold universally popular. It was left, however, to his most intimate friends to show in a tangi" ble manner, the high esteem in, which he is held. The occasion was one which in every respect justified the feelings of mutual gratifi 'cation upon the brilliance and success of the demonstration. No more fitting place conid have been chosen than the pretty ball-made even prettier by the exquisite floral decorations In taking leave, from you upon your de

of the Jewish Recreation Club. To Mr. Ray-parture from these shores we respectfully beg mond do his community primarily owe the your acceptance, Souvenirs, of a set of Silver founding of this, the youngest social institution | Bowls which we trust may serve as a res mode which wait hours of your home life ia Hongkong..

The invitations for Saturday evening's fare-in India to bridge the geographical gap that well gathering in honour of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. separates you' from those who have the honour. Raymond were issued by Mr. R.A.Gubbay and of subscribing themselves to be Mr. 5. H. Michael, Mr. Gubbay is, by the i

Very Respectfully Yours, way, president of the Jewish Club The in-

[Here follow Signatures.] ¡vitations were, appropriately enough, confined Mr. Raymond returned thanks in suitable

to members of that community. This limita- | tion, while harmonising with the exclusive character of the Club, was held in view out of special regard for Mr. Raymond's rare quality of self-effacement.

Finally, your seat on the Directorate of the leading Blank in the Far East and nearly all the Companies in this Colony at once elevates you to a position of honour and distinction which shed lustre on the community who claim you with pride as one of their own.

terms.

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The address was illuminated on silk and enclosed within blackwood covers of original design. The front panel was richly engraved, Cesky blossoms, and chrysanthemums being carved out in relief. centre silver shield

bore the following inscription :—

Address

Presented to.

Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Raymond On their departure From Hongkong By their Friends.

Hongkong, 14th March, 1908.,

The corners were finished off in silver. The back panel showing four mythical Chinese dragons with a scroll in the centre. The two panels were held together by silver clasps.

The souvenirs were most beautiful specimens of Chinese silversmiths' art. They comprised ane large centre flower-bowl and four corner bowls to match, Cherry-blossoms and chry santhemums were the principal features of the design, the metal being finished alter the "frosted" myle. All the bowls were mounted on blackwood pedestals. The inscription on the larger one read':

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When the Austrian Lloyd live began to run regular steamers from Trieste to the Far East, Mr. Francisco Tse-yat was the mat upon whom they depended in the Far East. Each Consul-general referred to him for advice and information, and the result of it all is that Mr. Francisco Tre-yal is one of the honoured men of the Austrian kjogdom to-day,"

It is no small thing in boast that not a single thing has been done by a Chinaman, which could call for reproach from a Government which is minently critical. It speaks in the highest terms for the work of the Chinese, specially was cadent in Hoogkong that a foreign Government should have thought fit to recognise ia tangible expression the capabilities

of one situated in far from the seat of power,

Unfortunately, Great Britain has no Order at decoration for those who maintain her trade and prosperity. So far as we know Germany is also without an Order of that kind. It is true that lately King Edward has instituted a decoration or rather sa Order of Merit-but Bridge gap.

"WHANP AND GODOWN CO., LD,

ANNUAL MEETING.

Among those present iware ---Messi, E. THE HONGKUNG AND TOWLOON Ralphs, T. K. Daly, EL.A. G. May, RA RA Roberts, G.M. Smith, T. G. Weall, A. O. Levy, J. W. C. Bonang, C. Piper, G. Wieler, Bibok, B. Rowold, A. Ohme, H. Luckring.. E. M. | įda „Roche, Aï? Maber," R. Lear, A. A, dos

The twenty-first. ordinary annual meeting of Remedios, F. Sutherland, Mensenthin, G. Priedemann, C. G. Gok, G. Boolean, shareholders of the Hongkong and Kowloon Baderson, W. Pringle, W. Burgess, Wharf and Godown Co, Ld, was held in the Bunge, E. Bunge, C. Bunge, R. Knox, J. J. City Hall, Jest Saturday afternoon, for the par- Leiria, R. Laurens, Figueiredo, G. Merciero, pase of receiving the report of the directors and S. Harms, V. C. da Rocha Hi Dislbrooch, the statement of accounts for the year ending, CAH Westerburger DAP Loper, 3131 December, 1907 The Hon. Mr. Hedry F. D. Musso, L. Muito, J. A. Basto, B. 8.-F. There were also presents The Hos. Sir 11. A. Sicby, F. J..V. Jorge, Frank J. V. Jorge Keswick (chalton of Director) presided. Basto, H. M. Basto, F. D. Barretto, O. W. Bar. Paul Chater, Messrs. G. Friesland, A. Fuchs, fetto, P. M. N. da Silva, Chief Detectiva: Ins E. Shellim; A. SD Cousland, G. H. Med pactor Hanson, Sergeant Territt, E. H. Einds burst, C. S. Gubbay, (Directors), the Hon. Mr. Leiria, Moffatt E. Hayaard, E. Osborne (Secretary), Messra, H. W. Locker, A. M. Barradas, W. E. Clarke 1. Arnold, TF Hough, W. E Clarke, Frank Smyth, Mr. Mackie, Mr. L.. Winkler, Mr. F. Silva, Mr. Henry Humphreys, ES: Kadoorie, W. H.

The Secretary as Figueiredo, A.Seth,8,A. Setb, A.V. Apcar, T.M. Wickham, Ellis and Capt. Brown,

read the report convening the Taolal Wen, foreign secretary to the Pro- Gregory, Capt. Douglas. Capt. Mercedes, J. Kew, Dr. Justi, Z. Volpicelli, J. Bribosia. vincial Goversinent at Cantor, sent an excep, tionally beauty telegram congratulating Mr Francisco Tse-yat on his decoration.

H. M. Tibley, 1.

Mr. Wei Han, director of the Kowloon Canton Railway, regretted that he was inable telegrams in similar terms were displayed. to be present at yesterday's function, and other Messrs. Wing Ken and Company ware elabor. It should be stated that the premises of ately decorated, that fireworks were the order the foreign and Chinese communities were of the day, and that the congratulations of both unalloyed and unstinted.

THH~"-KAIFUKU-MARU!

The Japanese steamer Kaifuku Maru, whịch rao ashore at One Tree Inland on Monday night, was reflonted yesterday and is to be locked at Tolong Pagar for examination, says the Singapore Free Press of 6th inat. She was on a voyage from Rangoon to Yokohama with a cargo of rice.

The steamer was floated off at midnight, on the 4th alter discharging about 270 tons of Some plates are bent about the forepeak,

into lighters. but, reports Captain Sude, the ship in hot

leaking.

The Kaifuku Maru is a ship of 1,093 tons, owned by. K. Tomekurs. The consignees are the M. B: K. She is now at the whatf.

that does hot bang restrian Government OFJUM CONFERENCE AT PENANG,

have had the mass to see that their actual, C existence depends upon their representatives abroad. In Mr. Francisco Tse-yat they happen. od to find a gentleman, whose rectitude could not be denied, and in whom they could rely in alf seasons and in all weathers. It is not surprising therefore that the Government of Austria-Hungary decided, through the re presentations of the various consuls-general who have represented that empire in this Colony, id reward one who was a real asset to the country.

Some days ago Mr. Francisco Tse-yat was decorated by the Consul General for Austria Hungary with an Order, which, as we have already staled, equals in civil life that granted by England and known as the D. SI U

The friends of Mr. Francisco Tae-yat desired to do him honour, but it was only after much persuasion that he allowed himself to be the centre of appreciation.

Yesterday forenoon, Messrs. Wing. Kee and Company were at home at Connaught Road Central, and to quote the terms of the invita bon, in honour of our general manager Mr, Francisco Tse-ya-on the occasion of bis bo ing decorated by His Imperial and Royal Ma- jesty Francis Joseph 1, Emperor of Austria and King of Hungary.

Nearly every one of the Chinese community connected with the import, an i export trade the Latin countries of Europe was present, in fact, from the list which we publish below it will be sean that there was scarcely a compradore, in cluding the princely houses and the banks, who did not attend at the "At home" which was given yesterday to congratulate the quiet, Souvenir to Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Raymond.unostentations and well-liked member of the From their Friends and Well-wishers in Hong firm of Wing Kes and Company..

Standing at the top of the stairway and kong, 14th March, 1908."

The rest of the evening was spent in dancingsbered b Chinese gentlemen, Mr. Fracciece which was kept up to the small hours of Sun Tse-yat recensed his guests and friends. They

We have said that the beauty of the hall was enhanced by.. the scheme of effective decorations. For the artistic effect of the Aoral embellishments carried out for this. special occasion, credit is due to the ex- cellence of taste and originality of idea. of which Mr. R. A. Gubbay has shown himself to be possessed. Over the main entrance the Union Jack with the Stars and Stripes hung in graceful folds beneath the greeting: "Welcome Raymonde” picked out in large red letters on a blue ground. Right opposite this the guests were faced with the parting legend: "Au Revoir! not Good-bye." Across the southern side of the wall stretched" the wish: Health and Happiness to All and the northern wall above the door frame bare the injunction: "Eat, Drink and Be Merry," Each of these inscriptions wase enclosed within a framework formed of evergreens, the striking contrast of the pleasing colours was brought out in pretty relief by the brilliant effect of the electric light. Over the main arch on the glass faulights the inscription: "Prosperity to Our Club" was seen through a pretty trans- parency with the crimson letters let alo mais of green. Evergreen's entwined the mas sive beams supporting the rool bad at intervals large floral baskets depended from the timberday morning.. stays. Little konts of roses filled the room with an exquisite perlume that blended well with the violets and, the lilies, which formed the circleta around the brackets of aba electric bulbs on the walls. "Setters lined the bay windows with their pretty outlook across the moonlit lawn over the light-bespangled waters- "of the bay, "At each corner of the spacious 7 hall "With its waxoned floor were miniature bowries of verdant palins, luxuriant ferns and other dainty pot plants.. Two massive silver cups held the choicest of seasonal cat flowers, and it should not be out of place to mention these valuable trophies. Oa the plate of one was engraved: "Tennis Cup presented by E. S. Kadoorie, Esq., to be won three times in succession or five times in all." The other cup is of special interest in refer cuce to the memorable occasion. It is the Billiards Farewall Challenge Cup presented by A. J. Raymood, Esq.,to the Jewish Recres tion Club,"

A

MA GIRL'S, MIND."

AMUSING STORY OF HOW MERE MAN WAS SERVED.

16th inst. There being no breach of promise laws in existance in the Colony as yet rejected lovers are expected to patch up their own shattered hearts and bear the shock quietly." This much was hinted-although not exactly in these words by Mr. H. 3. J. Gompertz at the Pa- lice Court, this morning, when he declared that a girl can throw up her sweetheart whenever it so pleases her-io use the exact words of the gallant Magistrate, "A girl can change her mind whenever she likes."

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ANNUAL MEETING

The nineteenth ordinary, general mesting of Shareholders of Gao. Fenwick & Cò, Láy was held in the Hongkong Hotel at noon last Satur» day for the purpose of receiving the report of the directors, and discting, director, and audites. Mr. A. Rodger occupied the chair. Others present were:Mesin G. K. Baston (direc tor), John, J. Andrew, (general, manager). Parique, H. Percy Smith, J., Forben, J., ale

The notice calling the meeting was read by Corquedals and 1 Rodger. the General Manager. Hvis

The Chairman said: Gentlemen,The ro

port and statement of accounts having been in your hands for some days, I will, with your permission, adopt the usual custom and a them as read. Your directors regret expiedinge ly that the result of the year's working fünder: review, has proved so unsatisfactory and un- The Chairman sald-Gentle cp. With meeting.

remunerative. We had anticipated a prolijon: two large stern-wheel steamers which wà bullies your permission" ! propose to take the report Unfortunately, we were very much disappointed and accounts as read. From the accounts pre-in this respect, as the result, showed a lot of sented you will learn that there was a larger nearly $20,00¿This was caused by delay in decrease in our profits fast year, but in view of the first instance, owing to a scarcity of labour, the very adverse conditions of trade during and secondly, by difficulties arising in getting the 1955 typhoon. nothing else could have been that year, and in view of the crippling effect of

different items of expenditure involved by that expected. The report shows in detail the syphoon; you will recognise, however, that regarded as representing an entire loss for the though the total outlay is large, it cannot be reason that the major portion has been spent in giving us new wharves, now lighters, and im- proved godowns in place of partially worn and therefore less valuable assets. In view of this *xpenditure and the. fature outlay which has- still to be met, your directors cannot recom mend the payment of a larger final dividend than 3 per cent, making a total of 7 per cent. for the year. This is a time for husbanding pect further competition and we must be, as we our resources especially as we may shortly ex- are, prepared to meet it. From its very begin. ning our Company has had severe competition o face, has met it and overcome it, and when you consider that our clients are also to a large extent shareholders you may look for ward with equanimity to the future. We shall undoubtedly have hard times, but our business is on sound lines and with the improvement and increase of the trade of Hoogkoop, which is bound to come, we may reasonably look for more prosperous results. The completion of the Canton, Kowloon Railway will be of in terest to us, chiefly, as a link to the future

lines; directors have.

Hcussed with the Government the prelimin Waries for establishing sidings into our property,

and it is inconceivable that the Colonial, Rail way paid for by Hongkong ratepayers will not, afford every facility to the Hongkong-owned wharf enterprise. Before proposing the adop tion of the report and accounts I will be pleased to answer any questions you may wish to put

There were no questions.

A Perak journal, in a reference to the forth coming anti-opium conference at l'enang, makes the remark that all who have the welfare of the large Chinese communities at heart, would be very pleased indeed to know) that so questionable a method of raising revenue as is the case in respect of the Opium and Gambling Farms is to be abolished as. speedily as possible in the Straits and F.MS and be replaced by a new system whereby. Government would exercise full control over the use of the pernicious drug, whilst substitut ing for the gambling farm revenue other means of supplying the needs of the public service" The only point that calls, for any remark in that sentence, says the Singapore. Free. Press in a leading article, is the pression that the Government should itself. control the use of opium, and should look to

1.

Mr. Hough, in seconding, said: 1 rise to second the ad pilon of the report and accoupis. After the explicit manner in which they have been dealt with, and the remaiks from our Chairman, nothing I can say about them would be necessary. I think, we can place every confidence, an in the past, in the hands of our directorate. With those few remarks:) bog to second the adoption of the report and accounts.

The motion was carried unanimously. Mr. Clarke, moved the re-election of Mr. G. K. Medhurst and Mr. C. R. Lenzmann as directors.

Mr. Humphreys seconded, Agreed.

Mr. Smyth moved that the appointment of Hon. Mr. H. Keswick, Messrs. G. Friesland, A. Fuchs, E. Shellim, and A. Cousland 20 directors be confirmed.

Mr. Kadooție seconded, Agreed.

Mr. Wickham moved, and Mr. Ellis seconded, that Messrs, W. H. Petts and A, D. Gourdin, be re-appointed auditors, and the motion was carried.

The Chairman :, :That finishes the burizens of the meeting, Dividend warrants may be had on application.

-COLLAPSH AT WEST POINT..

SEVERELY NARROW "ESCAPES.

16th just

ibeln vessels to come up to the speed con- tracted for. Consequently, heavy claims were made for demurrage and further eXPODSE WAS incurred in making the necessary alterations." I am glad to say that we get a fair share of the usual work offering, both in the harbour and on "shore, but on account of the vary, keen competition mat with, the margin of profit bas to be cut very fine. The plant, machidary and building have been kept in a fairly good stam of repair. Owing to the long and still existing depression in the land and property matket, we have been unable to sell,: "Ičase or ter any portion of our property, therefore we are still heavily bandicapped in- having to pay interest on the mortgage, Crown-rent and taxes, and receiving no re „vanda in maturo, but we can only hope that this depression may shortly vanish, and briskoats in business take its place. In consequence of his retirement from the East, we reluctantly part with Mr. Parlane, who has served faithfully on this Board for about 17 years, and" I'am sure we all wish him every happiness and succesE in the future. (Applause). I may mention that in view of the musatisfactory result of the year, 'the directors have waived their usual fear.. Bé- fore proposing the adoption of the report and accounts, I shall be pleased to answer to the beat of my ability any question relating to the business before the meeting,

The Chairman proposed the adoption the report and accounts.

Mr. McCorquodale seconded. Carried:

- Mr. G. K. Haxton'was re-elected to the di- rectorate on the motion of Mr. Parlant, so- conded by Mr. Forbes.

Me. Rodger proposed that Mr. H. Percy Smith be re-elected the company's auditor for the coming year.

Mr. McCorquodale seconded. Agreed.

The Chairman-Gentlemen, that is all the business before the meeting. I thank you for your attendance. 1am sorry that I cannot say there will be 'dividend warrants.

That concluded the meeting.

CONCERT AT 57. GEORGE'S

ARSHALL.

On Saturday night last, at the above Hull, a grand orchestral concert was given in aid of The Blind Bome" at Kowloon by the Band of 51,5 Fuerst Bismarck, the German flagship, in the presence of a large and appreciative audianco. This was composed mostly ofmam bers of the German community, The Concert was further honoured by the presence of H.R. companied by Captain Taylor, &.D.d, Mr. A. J. "Sir Frederick Lugard, K.CHO, who was se

Brackenbury, private secretary, and party,

The following was the programme's 1.-Introduction to the3rd. of the Opera

-Fansmain from...nnengaroooo", Faust "queroinárias 3-Hungarian dances No. 5 and 5.. 4-(a) Bering quartetto

hedgrin"

Love dream after the Ball Pizzicato Polka”.

Chulka.

Schrapase

g-Songs by the cigldren of the Blind Həme¦

() Intermezonicaquapar

Stille Nachts Christmas song, **Olary Song "mergencjgpáreby Bt. Alemanders Overture to.

Wilm Tell"..., Rowini. 7-Pilgrim's Chorua and Song to the Evening star spa

* **Tannhauser "munto»Wagner 2-11ofmann's TANKU

Oporetle

Der Zigeunerbaros "Stracas: Ood Save the King.

As will be noticed part of the programme consisted of songs by the children of the "Blind Home.” Ond of the girls played the harmODİUM' while the others sang. They all kept very good time throughout. One of the children could not have been more than four years of age, and her skill speaks much for the good work done by those to whom the management and care of. the children are entrusted,

DUMPING A DEAD, A

All salvage work in connection with the fire-Scholzer for which gutted five godowns—Nds. 370 10 378, Des Voeux Road Weil--and partly destroyed No, 368, on Thursday night last, has had to be discontinued, awing to the fact that one half of the fire swept wall collapsed early yesterday morning.” At the time of the collapse several firemen were at engaged in their final attempt to extinguish the late fire which is still smouldering. There were several hair breadth escapes. One man was hurt by the falling mortar, not so seriously, however, as to necessitate his (removal to hospital. The col-. lapse weakened the walls of the adjoining bouses somewhat and the tenants were ordered to vacate them immediately. The fans at the back of these buildings-Sai Yun Lane--is entirely blocked with the debris. Work of removing the rubbish was begun fate yesterday afternoon. Firemen are still watching the buildings in case of emergency.

BODY:

AN EXPENSIVE PRACTICE.

14th inst, How-Li Lo, a dust cart coolie, residing at

of revenue to supply place of that of the gaming farms. It is the phrase "other source of revenue" in its general application that invites remark. It is to be observed that all excise revenues are ideal, in this respect, that their incidence on the popula. tion at large is altogether optional. And a man may determina for himself whether he may pay an excise tax or no by the simple process of con- suming or retraining from consuming a specific excisable commodity. The theory that any Gov. crnment goes on in fixing a rate of taxation on sticles of excise is that a sufficient proportion of the population will consums such articles, and that to a sufficient degree to reiuro an estimated revenue. Any increase of consump. tion of a particular commodity subject to excise-she rest of the Budget being assumed, 10. be, siablo, and there being an sssumed equilibrium between revenue and expenditure- would warrant a reduction in the rate of excise tax upon that article. Any decrease of consump comprised all nationalities-British, Norwe-tion would warrant a rise in the tax on that gias, French, German, Italias and others, article, and if that decrease were so great as That in itself was a testimony to the regard in seriously to disturb the fiscal equilibrium, a dew which the dayes of the occasion was apprechannel of revenue would have to be discovered ciated.

There are certais taxes that affect certain limited classes. -Most of the Europeans present wanted to

For instance the British working make speeches and one gentleman in particular man does not pay anything an armorial bear, made so many addresses on the subject of M

ings, nor on man servants, por, except rarely, Tre-yat's decoration that it is entirely probable na sparkling wines, If we leave Britain with knother decoration will follow.

its more or less racially homogeneous popula- The first to break the ice was several Gertion and come to our own Colony with its well, mans who gave a good and strong" Hoch" and demarcated races, the distribution of taxation a few Englishmen followed with the old song, should thereby be really rendered simpler

"For he's a fully good fellow.”

Numerically the majority of the population is Arrivals were continuous and when Mt. Chinese and Chinese alien at that. Now thaoboto Ara hoon Seth, Registrar of the Supreme the diversity oftastes of the different raceswefind Court, delivered a few remarks, congratulating that in the consumption of one excisable com the recipient on the honour which the Austrian modiry the Chinese have a practical monopoly. kingdom had thought fit to bestow upon him The opium revenus is provided by, the Chinese there was loud and enthusiastic applause. Teh alone, leaving out of account the small medici

19 Lo Leung Hang, attempted to bamboozle a entire difficutly was that the modest recipient nal consumption of opium preparations through

his efforts to get rid of a dead body, was doa- lukone at Hunghom last Thursday morning in The case that called for these, by no means

was so busily, engaged in personally handing the regular dispensing chemists for Euopean povel remarks, so far as Hongkong and Kow-

cribed to Mr. Hazeland in the Police Court, out the wide to his friends that he had barely or other patients, The Europeans in the loon are concerned, was that in which a young

yesterday morning. At about half-pasi sérén and rather good-looking Chinese woman, call-time to bow his acknowledgments.

Colony pay excise taxation on spišis, and Then the crackers went off and nobodycould bears, and a certain number of the native,

o'clock that morning the lakeng was patrolling" ing herself Tang Kwan, was accused of ob

along the waterfront at Hunghom when he taining zo under false pretences from a hear anybody else's voice. The crowd in the population also contribute to the liquor cxciva hawker zamed Yeung Loong, in February last.street may have wordered or they may have taxation. It will be plain that if the opium

"saw defcedant, wheeling, a dust.cart inħbise direction, When he got to a certain spot The story begins some time during the latter known; but we understand that they also par revenue is diminished that would mean that the majority of the population, the Chinese, were

defendant stopped, the cart", and started to“ part of January when Miss Tang, stated ticipated in the celebration...

ceasing to pay their estimated share of the A somewhat remarkable capture was effected shovel out the rubbish. Out of curiosity the around a table gossiping with some other women in her bouse at 15, Macgregor Street,

revenue. It would clearly become the duty of in the Central district this morning. At an Tukong approached the cart, mainly to inspect Wanchai, boldly and unblashingly, remarked

the Government, sbrough some readjustment early hour, six o'clock to be exact, a Chinese operations, and on. gening within a few. fest of taxation, to accure from that puticular se policeman standing on the sidewalk in Queen's he noticed a bundle fall from the cart. that she was looking for a husband. She was tired of working for a living, she said, and want

tion of the population, the proportion of revenue Road saw a coolis disappearing into a side His suspicions were immediately aroused, for ed a man-any man-to step into the breach,

that had failed to be derived fron oplum,tase, carrying two pairs of English shoes and as it not about a week ago that the remains would be quite ridiculously inequitable that pair of boots. The Jukong gave chain and of a child, who had died from smallpox, was any general abstention from the consumption of caught up with the coolie in the lane. Then found by the police on this same spot? The anexcisable commodity on the partolose section he made a violent attempt to grab him by the labong touched the defendant and pointed at of the population should be made to throw an

quens, but the conlie swerved to pas" side the bundle; si the same time calling upon him additional burden upon another section who were and darted up the lane, with the ludong in hot to open it. Defendant had no other alternative still continuing to pay their own fair share ofexs pursuit. Amiring outside à certala house in and, very gingerly, he unfastened the strings, cisorevenue. Thoseibon who, rightly, according Aberdeen Street, after a five minutes race, the revealing the corpse of a female infant. He The parchment, which, of course, was into their lights; are encouraging the Chinese to coolle dropped the shoes.and ran into a house, was then arrested on a charge" of "removing German, was translated, in the following abstain from contribution to revenue by the locking the door behind hits. The constable for burial a dead body without a permit..

Defendant denied the chirgs, full simple process of refraining from consuming waited outside the building for a while. He sext His

*He stated that "ha found the bundle in the' ceal the fact that now taxation upon thesection man would choose that way to escape, but with cart and he believed it was dumped there by of the population alone responsible for revenue no results. Picking up the shoes somewhat dis some person. shortage will be imposed to meet that shortage appointingly, but fallyconvinced that he was not in fall, According to those interested in the ye beaten, the fudong made for headquartersnad agitation against the use of opium, the relie reported to Inspector Ritchie who ordered him quishment of that habit will leays the Chipers: back to the house to watch. The lukong hid him- community the healthier and the wealthler.) zelf bebifid a door at the entrance to one of the That groster ability to bear some substitute houser on the opposite side of the read. Ha axation for that no longer paid by the Chinese was there for about an hour when he saw the bataipera will be carefully noted by the coelia open the door and look up and down. represented hero,

Soversment, which may be accounted quite the street. The coast was clear, he thought, and Before you take your departure from among

From Chancellerie of Imperial tielelligen! enough to, placa the needíul fresh he left his refuge.. He was pounced upon before | Us, your friends and co-religionists who have

Austrian Franz Joseph Order. Raxation upon the right shoulders, and upon he bad gone many yatdı. After much barangur **** been in daily commercial and social interconne

** (Sd), EDUARD F. V. BAYER," : [no çther, The Government has, only to con- ing be told how he came in possession of the Although the function was only supposed to “ault, itazowa, Land Office records and the boots. Her jaw a glass cue banging ou with you-beg to take this opportunity of When the case was called on this morning,

itles wiibing the wall outside 144, Queen's Road, he said, festifying to an appreciation of the honour and Mr. Gomperts, discharged the accusod, re- last for one hour it was long after noon balore distinction, which your achievements have Lond, marking, mentioned above, that a girl cou'd the list of the guests bad dispersed. Mr. the Colony starknow,

coptaining many pairs of boots.; Babawasted ferred upon the community to which we balong, change her mind whenever she liked. He Franciso Tas-yat has great reson to be proud of, pro

money he smashed the case and took the shoes.

Accused, Chan Your, who hasɛthiya, DWa; wish to emphasize the fact that, eref advised the Rccused to return the money if she of the esteem and regand, in which he is held juce your striral in Hongkong, you have had received it, and gave the "bomplainant to by the extremsly cosmopollian community of

previous convictions entered against himjman

ziven six months' hard-labour at; tha: P niformly evinced much practical interest in undamand that the next clap wat in the Hongkong, It almost unnecessary to say

** | Bummary (dun 7/10 RC 2257 nedown on that we also accoed him our congratulations!

Amidst all, the picturesqueness of the hall an oil painting of the donor of the Club buildings held a conspicuous position. The representa tion was a faithful likeness, by Mrs. A. K. Dealy, of Mr. E. S. Radnorie. It occupied a place of honour. It front of it on a litle table as the green baize were displayed the souvenirs and the illuminated Address which wore pre- sented to Mr. and Mrs. Raymond.

The guests, who thoroughly represented the elite of the Jewish community, began to arrive shortly after nine o'clock, and when all had assembled Mr. R. A. Gubbay begged leave "of the gathering to do basaur to the guests of the evening-Mr. and Mr. A. J. Raymond:

-THE ADDRESS,

Mr. Gubbay made a few brief valedictory remarks and then proceeded to read the 'address in the following terms ---

Hongkong, 14th March, 1908," TO ABRAHAM JAcor Raymond, Esquire, Hongkong. After twenty-seven years of a distinguished commercial career, during which you have been associated with, and latterly intimately fatarested in, the trade of the prosperous Colony of Hongkong, you are about to lay down the relas, of management of one of the most im-

·portant and influential, firms in this Colony, and; as, reward of duty well performed, “you. have been elevated to the responsible position

While she remained at home.

This

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The cross; insignia, and parchment of the Order to which Mr. Francisco Tee-yat has been appointed were displayed on a small table in the room, and naturally they were the cynosure of all eyes. The cross, carried on a red ribbon and surmounted by the Imperial Crown of Austria, bore the initials "F. JA, on the obverse side. On the reverse, a pair of hands signifying our old Anglo-Saxon ides of hands across the sex, were clasped. Although not an ornate decoration, it is undoubtedly one worthy of the great Empire which has recognised the merits of a simple trader.

A REMARKABLE CAPTURE:

CLEVER LUKONG, AND A FOOLISH THIEF.

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treated as a joke at first and everybody laughed, but when Miss Tang announced that it was serious the married women present de- cided to assist borio catching that "fish." That her more experienced sisters were true to their word is borne out by the fact that on or about the roth February last the hawker-Yeung Loong-was landed. He was introduced to Mise Tang and after a little.conversation.de- } terms. Imperial and* Royal Apostolic Ma-au excisable commodity should also not.com- paid avisit to the back yard, believing that his cided to marry bér, Hákonar

"Before we marry" Miss Tang is alleged, to base said, "I want $50 to buy clothing."

-The hawker" replied that he was • poor

that and could not raise man

sum. The most he could give her, be said, was $10).

Miss Tang @greed, and on the 17th ulto, the hawker in alleged to have given her the money. A day was then fixed for the marrisgé” Let it bo khaid at once that the marriage never came

off. Three times the ceremony was postponed

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of manager at the head office of the firm you on account of Miss Tang's excuses, it

alleged, unt'l finally, Young Loong, believing that he had been fooled and robbed, had ber arrested, y

Jetty Franz Joseph I, Emperor of Austria, King of Bohemia and Apostolle: King of Hungary has with bighest pleasure, on 22nd November, ic07, decided to give to the Chinese merchant in Hoogkong Mr. Francisco Taceyat--the Order of the Golden Service Cross with Crown. The Chancellerie of the Imperial Austrian Fros Joseph Orders present consequently the above mentioned Service Cross. Vienus, 24th November, 1907,

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Sergeant Wall, of Hanghom Police. Station, said that a few days before a corpes was found on this vary spot, and he thought defendant had placed if there uploaded

The Court, asked what was the cause of death. C

Sergeant Watt sald small-pozit ka The CountAnd in this case E The Sergeant did not know. The monuary certificate bad not arrived,e. He did not think, however, that death wardus to may infectious disease as the body was tinite clean.

The Court wanted the mortuary certified ascertain cause of death") and (by remanded yetil to day, a