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GOVERNMENT HOUSE.

· LADY LUGARD, AT HOME.

Another concert took place at Govornimont House last evening, this one being puroly amatour in charactor but exceedingly good in quality, and rollecting the highost praise on all who took part in it. Thanks to the kind- nos of Lady Lugard a large au- dionco was gathared to enjoy the intisic.

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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH FRIDAY FEBRUARY 10 1011

the occasion will be furnished by the band of the Garman cruiser Scharnhorst. Apponded is the programmo→→→

Sinfonie H. moll (the Unfinish ed Ous), Schubert; (n) Allegro moderato, (b) And ante con moto. Sehnsucht der Sommerin, Ole Bull, (a) Monnott, Bochorini; (b) Siegmund, Love-song from Oper Walker, Wagner. Inverture, Morry Wives of Windsor, Nicolai.

YACHTING.

The Corinthian Yacht Club's sixth race will take place on Sunday, in connection with the The evening was almost on-handicap, Hayward nys. and

MARINE COURT.

·Chan - Shap, master of the stoam launch E-Wo; is charged

ENERGETIC VICEROY SNUBS OFFICIALS. FOR 'LEAVING POSTS.

by Sgt. W. R. Sutton for failing [THE to observe the rules of the road,

the 8th inst... a laid down by H. M. order, on

The case will be heard on the 13th inst, boforo Commander 0. W..Beckwith, R.N........

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Cauton, Feb. 9. Since the Canton Viceroy took up his souls of office, His Excel- leucy has been very energotic in the dischargo of his duty.

SATURDAY'S SPORT.

LEAGUE CRICKET.

To-day's Advertisements. RACE HOLIDAYS.

for to-morrow's longue cricket: THE EXCHANGE BANKS will

The following are the fixtures

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Le CLOSED for the transaction

Kowloon Cricket Club on the of PUBLIC BUSINESS at 11.45. Military ground, Happy Valley,.m. on TUESDAY, WEDNES

DAY and THURSDAY, the 14th, at 2.15 p.m.

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Hongkong Cricket Club "A" team vs. Police Recreation Club, on the Cricket ground at 2 p.m.

Ronnants" vs. Civil Servico Cricket Club on the latter's THE THIRTIETH ORDINARY ground at 2.15 p.m.

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ANNUAL MEETING SHAREHOLDERS will be held st The following will represent the Offices of the Genoral Managors at

tirely dovoted to Beethoven, the Gael classes. Starting time as Tai, master of the launch Cam the prefect replied that ther the O.S.C.C. on the Naval ground 12 noob, on TUESDAY, 28th initant,|

first half of the programme being an arrangement for 2 pianos, strings, flute, and timpani of Symphony No. 5, Arrangemonta ure not. always desirable but they enable us to formi- some idea of works which would layo fower hoarings if they could only be performed by the. large oroliestras for which they are written. However, the arrange ment last night was quite satis- factory. At the pianos wore. Mrs. Barrington, Monsieur Jobort and

This morning, before Com- mander. Beckwith, R. N., Loung Kaun Yang, mastor of the steam lameh Cho Loy, Cheung usual. Course, North Fairway, starboard, Channel Rock, port Kai; Chau Hung Tuk, master of and home. Ten Miles.

the launch Hof How; and Lou Chui, Mint cup; course Stonecutters were charged with carryingnum- Four ton cruiser race for the master of one launch Hoi Kong Island, starboaril, Lyenu Boner of passengers in excess of the con, port and home..

number allowed by their licenses, viz., 54, 100, 50 and 77 respec tivaly.

Motor boat, fifth Champion ship faco, will be run over the usual course.

THE EMPIRE" THEATRE.

To-night and a few following

All four ploaded guilty and the Magistrate imposed a fine of $50 —or 3 months' hard labour in the first three cases.

Some days ago, the Taotai for Shir Hing sub prefecture and Lo Ting profouture and the profect for Shiu Hing came to Canton When they were presented to tho Viceroy, His Excellency naked what business of importance had brought them together at the same time, and the Taotai and wished only to give their yearly

pleased and told his two juniors greetings to the Viceroy,

Tho Viceroy was much dis that New Year'sgrooting was only à mattor of form, and that it was not advisable for a tothi and a the same place together, as their profect to leave their posts from absence would certainly be great- ly missed in case of trouble oc curring.

His Excellency advised the two

at 2 p.m. against the Remnantai-to retire, a Statoment of the Com- pany's Accounts to 1st December, H. T. Jackman, Captain, H. R.1910, and the Report of the General Bird, A. G. Pile, A. F. Churchill, Phelips, H. Tillman, R. E. . Managers... W. McKay, A. II. Cox, H, Ellis, J. McEwen, F. Bacon, Reserves:

A. M. Thornhill.

E. W. Dawson, P. Heathcote,

C.C. v. the A.0.C. will be played The friendly match of the

to-morrow on the O.C.C. ground.

In reference to the last case the

consideration the special good Mr. Tuxford the viola, while the treat in store for them in the Chai, in saving life on this day violinists woro Mrs. Von Wiser, Mrs. Edwords, Mrs. Lindsey shape of the large now film from his launch at Sai Cheung, and Mr. Timmerscheidt, and portraying the powerful story of I order the nominal fine of $25

love and tragedy having for itsar two months' hard labour. Mr. George Lanimert con- ducted. Thie-absence-of-the-collo

central figuro Messalina, tho-wife- made the lack of tho bass The films the reputation of

of the Roman Emperor Claudius. FUNERAL AT, HAPPY rather felt in places, while, the time was not always strictly kept, coloured productions.

being on the best of Pathe's but these wore minor defects and bean specially, prepared from It has on the whole the Symphony was well playo:l. El individual performances by the Comedic playor was very good although Francais, Paris. There will bo nore practico would have given

matinees to-morrow.and Sunday. added polish.

Miss Harker, Mrs. Tibbs playou nights, patrons of the "Empire Magistrate saïl-Taking into officials to return to their posts atat 2 paix. The following will ro- | the drums, Major Hunter the flute, Cinematograph Theatre luivo conduct of the coxswain, Lan once, which advice they acted on present the 0.0.0.-H. H. Tay-

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Canton, Fob. 0. the funeral took place of the re-to all the Banks here with a view At Happy Valley this morning Instructions have been issued mains of the late Mr. . Woxon, to relieving the financial situa Imperial Maritime Customis, who tion.

VALLEY.

lor, H. A. Carvalho, L. A. Rose, J. D. Noria, P. Currie, S. B. Bat liwara, A. R. Ellis, W. H. War- ronor, H. Rapp, R. Phillips, A M. Suffiad..

The league match between Hongkong A and Police will (Saturday), on the H.1.C.C.' ho played to-morrow afternoon ground, commencing at 1.45 p.n. The following will play for the was drowned at Konginoon on The Ministry of Finance has

Club-Messrs H. R.. Makin, 29th ult. while yachting. The telegraphed to the Canton Viceroy A. R. Lowe, A. P. Dashwood, J. dlord boily of Air. Woxen was in the course of which it is point-Hall, Rov. S. W: Payne, Messrs. found. a few days ago some od ont, that in view of the P. Jacks, A. O. Lang, D. Bernard, distance up the river, where financial condition of the country A. Mackenzio, G. Hastings, Ilon. it had been carried by the and the disorganisation of the Dr. J. M. Atkinson... tide. He was only 30 years of money market so easily brought age. The funeral service was about by the failure of banks, an conducted by Rev. C. E. Thomp-investigation into the number of son: There was a large number the banks, their capital and of mourners present; including thoir financial position generally SOLDIERS' CLUB TOURNA- Mr. A. H. Harris, Commissioner is most important and immediate- of Customs, and Mr. W. G. He-ly necessary. The plaintiff, on boing queswett, tide surveyor. tionedus to the genuineness of tho noto, said he had once lost it and on reprosonting the matter to the

In the Summary Court this afternoon, beforo Mr. Justice Hazeland, a Sikh sued a nativo named Laihong for $330, being monoy due on a promissory note, Mr. Harris appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr. Dixon for the

dofondant.

TRAINING NOTES.

defendant a fresh noto was made MR. KADOORIE'S SPORTING send deputies to determine who

out to him.

The second halfof this program- me opened with two songs by Mr. Frank Grove, In Questa Tomba, and 'Nature's Adoration.' oxel- loatly rendered in a fino lass voice. Following came part of a Boothoven Sonata, Mrs. Grove, whose excollonce as 4 pianist is wall known amongst us, taking the piano and Mr. Timingrscheidt the violin, Thio-Sonata was well played, the violin getting a full and round tono. Then fallowed tho gem of tho ovening, a -song from 'Samson and Dolilah

Mon

Cour Souvre a in Voix sung by Miss Oliver,

For the defence it was alleged a lady possessed of urich and cul turo contralto-voico, which she that defendant had only signed used with toute and feeling, play-the note as a witness, that he had ing her own most difficult necon-not noticed at the time the words. paninient with the greatest case. "We jointly and severally pro- In response to onthusiastic apmise to pay," and that he lind not planse an encore was given. We received any; money at all from much regret that Miss Oliver is the plaintiff. not remlining among us, but are grateful for having had the plea- sure of hearing, lier once.

Mr. Timmerscheidt next gave n violin-solo, the prize-song from *Meistersingor, which played in fine style; it was much appreciated. Mr. Danon. nberg accompanied on the piano. To conclude the programmo came

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His Honour was satisfied that there was no question of the fle fondant having read the noto, before signing it.

Judgment for the plaintiff." LATEST MAIL NEWS.

CHANCES.

All the Banks in Canton will be required therefore to send in aroport of their condition to the Provincial Treasurer, who will

ther their reports are correct.

It is hoped by this means to prevent dishonest merchants money market. absconding, and thus upset the

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Two other matches took place last night at the Soldiers' Club in connection with the abovo Hongkong, 10th Feb., 1911.

H.K.V.C., and Gunner Hemmings competition. The first game was between Sergeant Major Rodgers,

of the R.C.A: Rodgers was in grand form and ran out the win- hoc by 73 points. His best breaks were: 31, 28, 24, 24, 15

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Happy Valley, Feb. 10. Not many ponies were sean out galloping this morning. Owners' restricted them to trotting and,

The next game was between sweating work only with the ex-

Gunner Wilson, H.K.V.C., and coption of Mr. Ellis' Kadooria's

Sergeant Short, R.G.A. This Dorby representatives, who wore

game resulted in favour of the sont over the 1.1-2 mile course. (TUR "TEL8966" ('ORRESPONDENT.G.A man, after a poor show They look ft and have a sporting chance of securing a place at the The Taotai for Lien Chow has

Canton, Feb. 9, Two other games will take place finish next Wednesday, although reported to the Canton Viceroy if either of them should socure that a Fronch traveller has boon the Judges' verdiet the win would

causing a lot of trouble to the be a decidedly popular one. He people of Ling Shan district of THE DYNAMITE EXPLOSION. must be a pony much above the the Lion prefecture.

Last night the first game in

· The persons arrested have been average in order to be able to. The foreigner is alleged to have Mr. File (owes 100) and Mr. Kod- the 3rd round took place between released on bail. Among the sight show the heels to Mr. Buxey's fired on many peaceful villagers, ward (owes 30). A very poor arrested are the Captain of the Coronation Rose for the covet He has now left the boundary of exhibition of billiards was given dynmnite buat, representatives of ted Derby honours. The latter Lien profecture and is on his way, the Powder Company that was pony is par excellence the only shipping the dynamite, and em, contestant for the race and holds 10 wong Si. The Taotai begs ployees of the New Jersey Central' undisputed sway over public I append the times of the few ponies that were called upon to de good solid work this morning. They are

Just in Sport (F. A. C.), I mile, 2.12, nit quarter 31.

Just in Fun, (F. À. C.), I'mile,

Railway.

two part songs, Holy Night, and Spring Time, well sung by a chorus of about 30 voices con ducted by Mr. Lammert..

The hourty thanks of all present were due to Lady Lagard, who was not only the kind hostess of the evening, but the organizer and

London dan/28.--The Radical sympathetic supporter of the whole concert; to Mr., Lammert, weekly, "The Nation," is angry whose efforts at the practicos have over the execution of the Japanese beon untiring; to Mrs. Tibbs, who anarchists and laments the exis- has helped most energetically intence of the Anglo-Japanese many capacities; and finally to the alliance, which, it says, is un-

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At St. Joseph's R.O. Church yesterday, Captain W. A. Mearns, who isattached to the Military Hos- pital at Kowloon, was married to Miss Koegli. Captain H. L. G. Bell, R.E./ gave away the bride, There was. large number of friends prosent at the wedding ceremony,.

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2.13, last quarter 30.3-5.

Just in Time, (F.A.C.), 1 mile,

quarter 30.2-5.

Servian Chief, 1 inile, 2.22, last

Tickoy (G. WG.), 1 mile, 2:15, last quarter 33.

Tomahawk (K.), 1.1-4 miles, 2.59 last quarter 33.

Artesian (G.W.G.) and High land Burn (K) 3-4 mile, 1.42, last quarter 36

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His Excellency for permission to telegraph to the authorities at tourist arrested in accordance Kwong Si to have the French with treaty stipulations and His Excellency has instructed the

Governor of Kwong. Si to order the Lung Chow Customs officials to have the Frenchman arrested. POLICE COURT:

by Mr. Pile for a player of his reputation; from the start to the finish there was only one man playing and that was Kedward. most consistent and his opponent The scoring by this player wa stood practically still while ha scored at a very rapid rate.

time taken for the player to score Just over one hour was the

300, and this was very good go- ing.

His chief breaks were 26 twice, James Froderick Sinirk, brakes. 23 twice 20, 15 twice, 14 and man on the Peak Tramway, and 13, while Pile could only score Fred Soug Fin, fireman, were 13 and thres 128. The scores charged this morning with beat the finish wore :--Kedward, having in a disorderly mannor in 250; Pile, 51. the Travellers' Hotel. The com To-morrow night (Saturday) plainant did not appear in court, Mr. Thornhill meets Mr. Percy. and the defendants were discharg ed.

the s.s. Japan was this morning A Japanese stowaway on board sentenced to six weeks' hard

performers themselves, who gave American rapprochement. But

popular and prevents an Anglo-2.14, last quarter 30, of their best for the entertain- the orthodox view held in the most of their fellow-colonists.

The programmo was as foliberal camp on this subject is lowe

indicated by the silence of the "Westminster Gazotto Part I Symphony No. 5-

on the Beethoven. Mrs. Barrington,

mattor and tho "Daily Chronicle's" piano, Mons. Liebert, piano, Miss Warm defence of Japan.-"Osnka Harker, piano, Mrs. Tibbs, drume, Mainichi. Major Hunter, flute, Mr. Taxford, viola, Mrs. Von Wiser, violin, Mra. Edwards, violin, Alra.

The final gallops will take Lindsay, violin, Mr. Barlow, violin, Mr. Grove, collo. Con-

place to-morrow and Sunday morning, the hardest work being labour. ducted by Mr. G.P. Lammort.

Part II. Song: (a) In Ques.

roserved for between 7 and 9 a.m. ta Tomba, Beethoven, (b).

on Sunday, although I have heard

S. A. Marican was summoned Naturo's Adoration, Beethoven,

that Mr Buxoy's stud will be this morning for allowing his Mr. Frank Grove, Sonata No. 5,

given a rest that morning. It is motor car to travel in Konnody Op. 24, F. Major, 1st Movement There was a solemn High Mass expected that there will be large Road. Bound over in the sum Boothoven. Piano Mrs. Grove, at the Roman Catholic Cathedral crowds at the Race Course to- of $10 to appear when called Violin-Mr. Timmorscheidt. this morning, and the beautiful morrow morning to witness the upon, Song." Mon Cour, s'ouvro a ta building was crowded. The last but one of the gallops this Volk Jain, Saens. Miss Oliver. occasion was the 53rd anniversary training season, Violin Solo, Prize Song from of the apparition of Our Lady Moistersinger Wagner-Wil- of the Immaculate Conception at holmj. Mr. Timorsheidt. Part Lourdes in 1858. At Lourdes Songs:-(a) "Holy Night" itself the day is one long series Boothoven. (b) "Spring Timo" of roligious oxercises, many of Boothoven.

them most striking in cliaracter,

Dr. von Boroh, the Gorman Consul at Swatow, has arrived in Hongkong and is staying at the King Edward Hotel,

This evening at five o'clock, Lady Lugard is At Home at Gov. ernment House, The music for

Fung Wu of no occupation, was

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Friday, 10th February, Volunteer Dance.

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Mons. Liebert, the French Con- sul-Goneral, in company with Vico-Consul-Chancellor M. Pail lard, visited the Scharnhorst and Minotaur this afternoon shortly. after three o'clock. They were recoivod with the usual salutes by the warships,

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of clothing and cigarettes, to the value of $265, from a Grook.

Mr. H. K. Hohnes defended. Caso romanded."

A number of men and women woro summoned for firing crackers and bomba during prohibited hours, Chinese New Year week. The fine varied from $1 to 85,

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