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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH FRIDAY MARCH 3 1911-

SUPREME COURT: reassigned for a consideration. HORTICULTURAL SHOW.

2nd inst.

AT THE BOTANIC GARDENS TO-DAY.

The mortgage was givon to sourc any sun, up to $115,000 and on At the Supremo Court, before the face of the mortgage it ap the Chief Justice, the adjourned peared that it was given for the action of the Li Po Hang Bankspress purpose of paying the v. the Yik Lung Bank came on

Imperial Bank. Now what hap poned with regard to the mortgage again for further houring.

was this Plaintiff in fact His Lordship ruled that the onus of proof was on the defend-paid a sum of roughly $31.00) Gardons under ideal wouther can-raised from seed the same season mony of prosenting tho prizos to

to the trustees, and in addiditions. This your the entries-1, C. M. Ede; 2, Mrs. Ho Tung,the successful competitors.

auts.

The annual Flower Show undior the auspices of the Hongkong Horticultural Society was oponod on Wednesday in the Botanic

were vory largo and the exhibits

Worc

Mr. Pottor fiton opened his casetion, to that plaintiff paid the debt due to the Imperial Bank. for the defence. Consol said that When the Court came to rockon the defondants were the sons of the late Lee Shing, and one of thom the amount paid to the Bank was his concubine. Decensed left plasthe money paid to the trustee as one of his proporties the Leo fondant had dono what he had

it would find that practically le Hing Rank, whose business was promised to do under the family carried on after the death of Leg Shing by Leo Pak, and about Masuarantee and that was to pay up 1904 Leo Pak desired to make certain financial arrangements with the Imperial Bank and that bank apparently agreed to make the financial arrangementin ques- tion if the family of Leo Shing had undertaken to perform. Thero was no dispute about that signed a guarantee.. On May 4th The Court would also find that this guarantee the subject mnt-

other members of the family had tor of this suit--was signed by also giyon security for much more seven signatories. They guara thanthey had actually guaranteed. teed in all a sum of no less than was agreed by the family at $115,000. Then about the be the meeting that they would ginning of 1905 in the early partake themselves liable up to of January the creditor banks-

$115,000 aid-an agreement wass mostly foreign-were pressing tho

draw up accordingly. The de-awards: Ilip Loong Bank for debt. The fendants contention was thore-6, puls of annuals or plants pressure got greater and greaterfore that they were only liable to raised from seed the same season and finally a family meeting was held in Jan. 1905. The family Pay pro rata. Howover his client-1, Ro Ko Tong; 2, Sir Paul meeting was most important. This had paid $31,000 in cash and had meeting was admittedly held. Aires a mortgage for $80,000, that meeting there were present yet a claim was now made on in the plaintiff and all the defend-for contribution, which simply ants to this netion amil.another meant that ho had not, porformed Bon who was not a defendant to

quality. For the occasion, special of exceptionally good marquces had been erected round the Fountain. All forenoon the their adjudications and it was julgos had been busy over not till aftor 010 o'clock that the last award was made. $31,000 in cash and $83,000 to rations, Mrs. Pollock and Mrs. to $115,000, He paid roughly. The judges wore:-Table deco- the Imperial Bank which camo to Looker, flowers, Messrs. H. W.. $14,000, In that was he had Looker and F. Howell; vegetables, performed the agreement which Messrs. J. Barton and W. J. Tutcher: Mr. L. Gibbs ably car ried out the onerous secretarial duties.

this and three other people, who had nothing to do with the family. It would be soon what part they played at that family mooting. At that meeting the affairs of the Bank wore disenstad

his agreement, which was not the case. Counsel would' prove bc- and all possible doubt that his clients had paid a very largo amount, larger-thin they had agreed to..

3 pots of flowering plants, other 3, C. M. Edo. than anuals-1,J.II. Armstrong:

MISSING CAPTAIN, `

SKIPPER OF S.S. ONSANG

THE WELSH DINNER.

COMMERCIAL.

MONEY VERY TIGHT IN NORTHERN MARKETS.

We aro-informed on good authority that mongy is very "fight" in the north.

Both Shanghai and Tiontsin are feeling the pinch, and few foroign firms have escaped in either place from the prossuo of the times..."

Dish of strawberrios (not loss Two figuro plants-1, Mrs. Ho than 20 fruits)-1, Sir Paul Tung; 2, Ho Kom Tong Chater; 2, P. W. Goldring.

Group of 12 specimons of A SUCCESSFUL FUNCTION. Special prizes--Dr. Kow, Miss hyacinth, tulip and or daffodils in Patsy Kerr, Sergeant Kerr. pots or glasses 1, Mrs, Ho Tung :| Tho 5th annual Welsh dinner

The following were the awards, Mrs. Maitland.

took place last night at the Hong in the class for pots in plants—

kong Hotel, Mr. Owon Hughes Peak gardens only:--

At live o'clock Lady Lagard (president) occupying the chair. O pots of annuals or plants gracefully porformed the coro Thore was a largo company pro- sont, overy Welshman having the privilege of inviting two guests. Shields, bearing the names of the counitios of Wales, adorned tho walls, whilst above the president's It is also whisporod that sons- chair was tho national embloin, tional charges are being brought DISAPPEARS.

the rod dragon. The docorations against some well known resi hd boon most effectively, carried, dönts of the Model Settlement. The-es. Onsing, of the Indo-out by Mrs. E. A. M. Williams, China Steno Navigation Com Mrs. Harvey, Mrs. D, Danolly, and pany (Messrs. Jardine, Matheson), Mrs. F. M. Crayford,

The usual loyal toasts having arrived from the north. to-day under the command of the thief boen honoured, Hon. Mr. Roas pots of freesia-1, Mrs. Hoofficer, Captain Bullor being mis-Davies, Attorney-General, sub- sing since the vossel loft Ching-mitted the toast of the evening, } wantno,

Tho land of my fathers," and do livored a most oloquent address The tonut was acknowledged in Welsh by Mr. G. T. Lloyd.

3 pots of geraniums-1, Mrs. Turner; 2, Mini Wilkinson.

3 pots of dahlias-1, Mrs. Ho Tung; 2. F. H. Armstrong,

3.pots of mignonette-1, Mrs. Ho Tung; 2, Mrs. Jones Hughes. Turner; 2, Mrs. He Tung

8 pols. of nasturtium-1, "Mrs.

Tung; 2, Mrs. Jones Hughes.

3 pots of narcissus tazetta-1, Mrs. Ho Tung; 2, A. B. Rouso,

3 pots of heliotrope-1, Mrs. Ho Ting: 2, Mrs. Moxon,

3 pots of fon pahus-1, F. I.

During the afternoon, the hand of the 13th Rajputs played a live-Armstrong; 2, C., M. Ede. y musical selection. A very

3 pots of palms other than fun large number of ladies, including palas-1, Mrs. lle Tung; 2 C Lady Lagard, graced the Flower A. Ede. Show with their prosonce.

Appended are the earlier

Chator.

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3 pots of flowering plants other than annuals-1, Hon. Mr. II. Koswick; 2, P. W. Goldring.

#pots of French or African marigolds-1, F. B. L. Bowloy; 2, Mrs. Hu Trung

Mrs. Leefe; 2, Mrs. Ho Tung,

3 pois of pot marigolds-1, 3 pots of marguerite-1, Mrs. Loofe; 2, Mrs. Turnor..

Plants in pots-open to all, who do not employ a gardener:

3pots of annuals or plants ruis -3 pots of fan palms-1, Sirod from scod the same sonson-1, II. N. Mody Sir Paul Chator. A-Hoggarth

3 pots of lowering plants other pols of palms other than fan- palmas-1, Miss Wallace; 2, Miss than anmals-1, A. Hoggarth; Arinstrong.

3 pots of roses-1, Mr. Ho Tung; 2, Hla Kom Tong....

3 pots of geraniums-1, Sir Paul Chater; 2, Mrs. Jordan.

2, Miss Wallace.

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3 pots of palmxs-1, Miss Wallace; 2; A. Hoggarth.

Vegetables, etc., Poak gardons only:

Collection of vegetables, not less than 6 variolios-1, Miss Wilkinson; 2, 0, H. Wakoman.

pondence which lid since beon 3 pots phlox Drummondii-1, | disclosed. They were very impor-Mas, Ho Tung; 2. Sir II.N. Moly tant lotters and Counsel thought he would have to put them very clearly to the Court before closing his address. Theso letters, he believed, proved defendant's enso up to the hilt.

heads of celery-1, W, R. 3pots carnations and or pico-Harris; 2, A. B. Rouse. tees 1, Sir Paul. Chater; 2, Ho Kom Tong.

His Lordship was averso to granting ashort adjournment and Sono discussion took place

them,

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3 pots of dianthus, othor varies, ties, excluding carnation and picoteo-1, Hon. Mr. Keswick; 2, P. W. Goldring.

3. pots of pansies-1, Mrs. Ho [Tung; 2, Hon. Mr. Keswick,

3 pots of violets-1, P. W. Goldring

3 pots of tignonetto-1, Mrs. Ho Tung: 2, Hon. Mr. Keswick.

pots of nasturtium (tall varie- ties)-1, Sir Paul Chater; 2; Hon. Mr. Keswick.

a pots of nasturtium (dwarf EW. Goldring. varioties)-1, Sir Paul Chater; 2,1

Kom Toag; 2, Mrs. Tung, 3 pots of mrcissus tazeta-1,

Chuter; 2, Ho Kom Tong.

#pots of azalens-1, Sir Paul

On the Court re-assembling, in detail. Loe Phit was askoil to Mr. Pottor regrottel to have to provide a list of the debts which ask the Court for short adjourn-3 pots of dahlias-1, Mrs: [lo were owing. This last was pro-ment to consider cortain corresTung; 2, Sir Paul Chater. vided. It would be found among the list of debtors presented to the family, the debt owing to the Im porial Bank, for which plaintiff was now claiming a contribution As a result of the family meeting in January 1905 an agreement was drawn up and signed by the plaintiff and the defendants in this action whereby ench of the brothers promised to contribute *$80,000 and another branch of Mr. Alabaster said that he could the family $80,000 towards pay-only admit that the letters were ing the debts of the family. Thore in the handwriting of the solici- was a further document excented tors who appeared to have written at that meeting. It was thought desirable to apponit taro tristops His Bardship gave Mr. Potter. to deal direct with the banks and leave till 2.30 to close his the parties concerned agreed tong speech. appoint Yu Yu Cheo only. A Mr. Potter then called Yu Yu further document was made out Cheo, one of the trustees, and ask- on these terms, What happened that he be not sworn so that he after this was that they all conmight not be cross-examined by sidored-and-they-can-to-the the other side. Counsel quoted conclusion that the trustee could deal better with the banks if he trustee was subpoenaed only to procedents for so doing. The had some property in his hands. produce some documents. All the partios then agreed to

Yu Ya Chi stated in the wit-3 pots maidon hair fern-1, mortgago some property, up to $80,000-Plaintiff gave a mortness box that He had lost the Mrs, Ho Tung; 2, Ho Kom Tong gage to the extent of $115,000. original of the family agreement as Another defendant gave a mort-well as the list of debtors, which gage for $100,000. Lee Pak put worn together. He did not produce up securities up to $115,000, either his appointment as trustee. In fact they all agreed to give so-

Other evidenco was then led. caritios for the mounts set against their names, But thero was a point that should be noticed and.

3 pots of Chinese orchids-1, That was that notwithstanding

Ho Tong. that Loo Pak gave a mortgage to Tho two matches played lust Group of flowering and foliago the oxtont of $115,000, yet he night in the Soldiers' Club tourna-plants (space limited to 12ft, by was besides deprived of all his mentresulte las follows: Private 10ft-1, Mrs. Choa. other properties. Now plaintiff Strandring, of the KOY.L.I., Collection of vegetables not claimed from Lee Pak, one of the defeated Master Gunner Fuller less than G varieties 1, Mrs. guarantors. He was sued under by 23 points. The game was a Rodger and Ho Kom Tong the guarantee as one of the por-close and interesting one. The (bracketed); 2, Dr. Kow. sons liable to contribute under second game was between Private 4licuds of celery-1, Sir Paul the family arrangement. Before Spiegelhalter and Master Gunner Chater; 2, Ho, Kom Tong; 3, Mrs. arriving at the total amount of Brown. This time the game result Dorabjee. the debt they would have to pay, ed in favour of Brown by 250-213. they were careful to estimate this The last two gamos between the value of Lee Pak's property and Loft Half K.Ö.Y.L.I., and the tako it into account. Tho guar-FR.G.A. Staff will take place to- antes referred only to the debts night, first game to commence at of the Hip Loong Bank but at the 7.15 p.m.

family mooting all the debts. due by the family wore rock-

oned up and to arrive ut

the sum they would each have to

BILLIARDS

2id inst

SHANGHAI TRADE,

Moss Noel, Murray & Co.'s

maiden hair ferns-1, Mrs. Ho pols of ferns, excluding

Tung 2, Ilo Kom Tong.

4 cauliflowers or broccoli-1, Mrs. Moxon; 2, A. B. Rouse,

4-cabbages-1, Mrs. Moxon; 2, F. H. Armstrong.

lettnees-1, Mrs, Ho Tung; 2, F. B. L. Bowley.

G boots-1, C. M. Edo; 2. Mrs. Grillin.

carrots), Mrs. Ho Tang: 2. F. B. L. Bowley.

turnips-1, W. R. Harris; 2. Mr. Wilson; 3, F.BL.

6 parsnips-1, C.M. Ede; H. F. Tooker.

12 tomatoes, It. W. Looker; |2, C. M. Ede.

Considerable anxiety is being felt as to the whereabouts of Captain Buller, who is one of tho company's most trusted servants.

ARMED ROBBERY.: [THE "TELEORÁBN" CORRESPONDENT

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Welsh Literature," which was highly appreciated.

At a mooling of the Board of Directors of The Shanghai Tug & Lighter Co., Id., it was decided to recommend at the annual general meeting the payment of finni dividend for 1910 of 3 1.2 per cont on the proferenco ahares and 6 per cent on the ordinary shares.

DISTURBANCE IN PORTUGAL.

MOVEMENT AGAINST

Mr. George Lammert gavo a Song (Mr. Chapman accompany ing on the piano) and Mr. Wobb favoured with a comic song, aftor which Mr. B. Jamos, B.A., gave

CHURCH." Curiosities of nn address ou Canton, Feb. 20,

London, Fob. 18.-A Lisbon On the afternoon of the 23rd

telegram states that a disturbanco". inst, a daring armed robbery was suecossfully carried out in a house Major Evans, of the Tamar, has broken out at Oporto, in op- occupied by the Loung family in submitted the toast of "Other position to the Roman Catholic Old U Hing Lane of the okl city. Nations," which was duly hon-Church, the rioters even destroy- On that day both the in- oured: Mr. Hickman obliged ing newspaper offices. As those mates were out and the door was with a violin solo, which was disturbances are tending to alien- securely locked but the rob highly appreciated. The respon ato the sympatliy of men of posi lors, two in number, broke tlieders to tlio toast wore Mr. Holy- tion from the Government, it is lock, and ransacked the premises. oak (Roiss and Co) and Major demanded that strict measures bo adopted for the suppression of While in the act of leaving with Dykos, R.G.A.

the present disturbanco. their booty the thiovos werd het by the mistress of the house who

POLO, came home first. Before she had time to cry for holp, the robbers had drawn their choppers, and threatened to kill her if she didn't keep quiet and successfully made. their escape.

LIENCHOW REBELS.

DISPERSED BY THE IMPERIAL TROOPS.

THE "TELEGRAPH" CORRESPONDENT]

Canton, Feb. 26.

Mr. S. Moore (who has just ro- turned to the Colony) was in excellent voice and sang soverul solos in his well known style!

"The President" was proposed THE KING'S GORONATION by Mr. B. James, who paid a tributo to his enthusiasm in all that he undertook. Mr. Hughes briefly replied, and submitted

The Vice-President."

A hoarty vote of thanks was tondorod the artistes, as well as to the ladies who had decorated the room.

GOLF.

CUP

that the King has approved of tho The Ranelagh Club announces

title of the "King's Coronation Cup" being given to a.spcoisl polo cup, to be played for at Ranelagh on July 15.

The trophy is a L250 challenge cap, given by the committee of the itanelngli Club, with four souvenir cups to the winners. It Ranelagh Club, and is open only

After several months' work, ROYAL HONGKONG GOLF will be played for annually at the

the commander of the Imperial troops at Lienchow sont there to quoll the rebel rising, has suc- cooled in Capturing the ringlead ors and dispersing their followers

Tho place is assuming its for Bowley.mor tranquillity, and in order to ensure the safety of the people and provent the recrudesconce of similar trouble, soldiers are stationed in several neighbouring places. Wa Chung U, the coni-,} minder, returned to Canton from the front two days ago, and submitted a detailed report of the oporations to His Excellency the Viceroy.

radishes-1,Miss Wilkinson; 2, 11. W. Looker; 3, C. M. Ede.

15 pots of poas-1, Mrs. Io Tang: 2, Miss Wilkinson; 3, JI. W. Looker,

25 pods of French beans-1, W. R. Harris.

25 Brussels sprouts-1, Mrs. Ha Tung.

2 vegetablo marrows-1, F. H. Armstrong; 2, Mrs. Ho Tung:

3 pots of Marguerite chrysan-special Mrs. Jones Hughes; coin- themums), P. W. Goldring; monded, H. W. Looker. 2,Sir Paul Chater..

3 pots of primula-1,. Mrs. Ho Tung

3 pots of salvia-1, Hon. Mr.

Koswick,

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4 cauliflowers or broccoli-1, P. W. Goldring; 2, Sir Paul Chater.

Caut flowers, open to all excopt Chinese market gardeners:-

12 bunches of cut flowers to be

SCORING INTHE CRICKET CHAMPIONSHIP.

T

25th ult.

A mosting of tho Advisory County Cricket Committee was summoned to be held at Lord's yesterday..

Yorkshire's proposal forreekon- shown in two regulation stands of ing points for the county chum-

banches each, not loss than O

pionship will be submitted-viz., varieties in all, nor less than 2 one point for a side leading

on the varietios in the same stand-1,first innings, and two additional Hon, Mr. Keswick; 2, Mra. Ho points for a win outright. If no Tung.

result on the first innings, the match to be left out of the reckon ing, and in the case of ties the points to be divided.

12 roses-1, A. Nicholson; 2, Sir II. N. Medy

6 dahlias--1, Mrs. Ho Tung: 2, Sir Paul Chater.

12 carnations and or picotees

Sussex would allot three points for a win, otherwise one point for 1, Sir Paul Chator; 2, Mrs.a.lead on the first innings. Jordan.

12 pansios-1, Mrs. Io Tung; 2, Mrs. Jordan.

2 ludios' flower sprays and 2 gentlemen's button-holes, A. 4 cabbages-1, P. W. Gold-Nicholson; 2, Ilon. Mr. Keswick. ring; 2, Dr. Kow.

1 hani boquot in vase-1, A. Nicholson; 2, Hon. Mr. Keswick, Bouquet of wild flowers to bo shown in vasos, for children not exceeding 15 years of age- 1. Miss Mary Badeley; 2, Miss B. Armstrong.

0 lettuces-1, Hon. Mr. Kos- wick; 2. Mrs. Ho Tung,

2 vegetable marrows-1, Mrs. Rodgor.

6 beets-1, Hon. Mr. Keswick; 2, P. W. Goldring.

6 carrots-1, Sir Paul Chater;

contribute, they took into account report to Shanghai pioco all Lee Pak's property. Counsel goods trade says:-No improve- submitted that it would be mont is observable in the gonorn} | 2, Mrs. Ho Tung. difficult to establish one's right demand since our last report, but

0 turnips-1, Sir Paul Chator;

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4

CLUB.

to the winners, of :---

The Captain's cup was played for at the Happy Valley from the. 25th to 27th February with the 2. following results:-

Captain's Cup

Grow Handicap, Net.

81 5 79 85. 3 82 95 13 82 18 83-

Lt. Col. Q. Closo ....... E. J. Grist..... L. Evans...... J.Hoopor...... 101 W. Ross........ 00 D. Templeton 106 35 ontries.

Pool.

Col. G.

3.

The inter-regimental' tourna-, The Hurlingham Champion

mout;

Cup:

The Itanolagh Opon Cup;

And approved teams repres onting India and the Colonies and Dominions of the Empire. If there are more than two toams entered the first tie will be 12 84 played off on Wednesday, July 12, or Thursday, July 13. The match has received his Majesty's immediate patronage,

18. 88

SL

Closo ........

81

5. 79

A. W. W. Wal-

kinshaw...

81

1 82

E. J. Grisk.....

85

3 82

L. Evans......

05

13 82

F. G. Walker..

09

W. Ross... 00

30 entries.

:

16 83 12 84

Winnor of cup. § Winner of pool..

CHINESE SUFFRAGETTES.

CANTON LADIES MOVING.

(THE "TELEORA" CORRESPONDENT]

Canton, March 1.

Soveral high-eluss ladies in, Fatshan having taken into con- sideration the fact that the females in the city-generally depend on more nian for support, and THE PLAGUE. cannot find means of subsistence. scleme They have drafted a REASSURING REPORTS.

for the establishment of a society Poking Fol. 22.-A decided for the general, enlightenment of all-round improvement is reported females. The monthly subscrip daily in regard to the plague. tion for each momber will bo 60 Tho deaths reported to-day were cents. When the fund of the as follows:At Fuchintien two, society has been built up, a Mukalon eighteen, Kuanchongizo portion of it will be devoted thirty-five, Harbin fiftoon, Tientsin to the erection of a factory or training the gontlo sex in needlework, sowing, weaving and knitting. Space will also be al- lottod for the housing of poor and homeless, women, The rogula tions regarding the formation of the socioty are being considered by the promoters of the scheme, and copios of the samo will be widely circulated.

one.

The reports from Shantung are vague, hit the situation, there is apparently improving.—“N.C.D.

Lancashire propose that a trial be given to their scheme of lust season for 1911; also, Surrey would not allow trial balls if both, Nows.", batsmen are at the wickets.

AVIATION.

ARRIVAL OF VAN DEN BORN IN HONGKONG,

28th ult. The cololunted Belgian aviator, Van den Born, has arrived in G bunches of cut flowers, dis-Hongkong und as already stated tinct varieties1, Mrs, Ho Tung; in these columns, under the man-

Mrs. Moxon.

ngement of Messrs: Arndt & Co., will fly at Canton and Taipo.

Cut flowers, Poak gardens only:

6 bunchos nasturtium, not less than 4 distinct colours-1, Mrs. Ho Tung; 2, Mrs. Griffin.

6 parsnips-1, Dr. Kow; 2,2,

-12 tomatoes--1, Ho Kom Tong; 2, Sir Paul Chater; 3, Sorgt. Korr.

12 potatoos-1, Mrs. Ho Tung.2 25 radishes-1, Dr. Kow; 2,

to contribution after having takon it cannot be denied that clear-2, R. W. Goldring. all one's property to pay those uneos of oarlier purchases, most- vory debts. Now plaintiff ad-ly the auction sales that were Sir Paul Clinter. mitted that in pursuance of an deferred in order to clear sho agreement defendant lud given a New Year holidays, have on the mortgago for $115,000 to pay the whole boon entirely satisfactory, debts of the Hip Long Bank. while with goods bought privately In his reply to this daindefen- to arrivo delivery is taken prompte dant however denied that they so soon as the steaner comes | Sir Paul Chator, security was given in pursuance in. Vory fow importers are in a of the family agreement or in position to soll from stock, and consideration of any payments. with the drop in exchange, and Tofondant stated that the mort-wonk attitude of cotton, there is gage was given for the oxpross not much inducement to be in- purpose of paying all the debts of terested in any further buying in the family and the mortgage was the home marketa.

感

95 Brussels, sprouts-1, Mrs. Dorabjee; 2, Sorgt. Kerr.

25 pods of peas-1, Mrs. Ho Tung; 2, Hon. Mr. Keswick.

25 pods of French beans-1, Sir Paul Chater; 2, Ho Kom Teng, Hon. Mr. Keswick,

12 pansies-1, Mrs, Ho Tung: Mrs. Turner.

1 bunch violets-1, C.M. Edo, Generaloxhibits, open to all :-- Best kept private garden at the Peak-F. B. L. Bowley.

Best table decoration (first day only)-1, Miss Wallaco; 2, Mrs. Maitland.

One stump or rockwork-1, Mrs, Ho Tung

NIPPON CLUB BANQUET.

2nd inst.

THE REPUBLICA.

At the Nippon Club last night Commander Tadokaro and the ollicers of the 'Japanese training cruiser Tsugaru wore entertained to a banquet by Vico-Consul and Mrs. Yagi and Mr. T, Takamichi, We regret to learn that some of president of the olub. A numbor our readers have misunderstood a “ of local Japanese merelunts and portion of our article in last thoir wives formed part of the Saturday's issue and have imagin- company which numbered in allod thus we intended to reaffirm some 130 porsons."

someof the defamatory statements The club was bonutifully de- contained in the original article corated for the occasion and a of Wednesday last. Wo had no spot solected, and that is Ex- temporary stage orecto, Songs such intention and though we do cellency the Viceroy will be and dances in Japanoso fashion not think that our article read as a { present.

woro given by various membera whole could hour the interprota The "Sheung Po" states that of the company.

tion put upon it, we heroby un aviator made a sgries of

stato, so as to avoid any possible successful flights at Shanghai.

misunderstanding of our attitude Thousands of poople, including Memorial and Affiliated Hospitals in the matter, that our intention begs to acknowledge with thanks was to withdraw unreservedly the following donation to the and apologise frankly for all the funds of the hospitals: Groat defamatory statements in the Northern Telegraph Co, $50, original article,

Our correspondent in the City of Rama states thât Sha Ho is this

all the Chinese officials, were procont.

Mr. Van den Born visited Taipo

to-day,

The Hon. Treasurer of the Alico