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LEGISLATIVE.COUNCIL.

The Colony's 'Flog.

At the Legislative Council yes- terday the Hon. Mr. H. E. Pollock, K.O., asked the following ques tions standing in his name:-.

With reference to the Matshed which is being put up on the lot of land to the West of the Hong kong Club, will the Honourable the Director of Public Works

· Hlato:—

(1.) Who is orecting the said matshed;

(2.) For what purpose the said matshed is boing erected and Bubject to what terms and condi-

tions;

(3.) For what reason the said. matshed contains two stories;

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An Artistic Volte Face:

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, TUESDAY, APRIL 16, 1912.

conch took twelve months to

WOMEN'S

knowledge to it. The advent of this discrimination of taste has [been gradual but it is so goneral

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"I confess" said the speaker, HERE AND THERE. that this decision was a great surprise to me, and before accept The King's New State Coach. [ing it as final" I would like to

The King's now State coach, give hon. members short au- workmanship, has been taken to matchless piece of British count of the origin of the oxisting Buckingham Palace. This is no badge as recorded in the archives rival of the massive gilded conch [Items of interest to women, English styles of the 18th of any department. It would ap- which appears on occasions of notices of forthcoming and notes century are the fashion. No pear that in the spring of 1800, fullest State. It is lighter and on recent social events, and kin-Englishman or American with the Crown Agents for the Colouies less, gorgeous. The body is dark red paragraphs will be cordially any pretensions to taste would approached an oilman at Wap-in colour, but the panels are welcomed.

have a "French period" house. The co-operation ́of ping with the request that he made splendid by the full Royal our lady readers is asked in order The old English lacquered furni- would design a badge for the Arms. The frame is of British to make this feature at once es-ture of the William and Mary Colonial flag of Hongkong. An economical bargains driven sish, and, from first to last, the pecially interesting and useful.]" and for a fee of some £3 the ox-build. It takes the place of tho isting badge of the Colony was one that was burned a year ago. painted. It was thon sot in o

The Kaiser's Signature. bluo ensign and sent out to Hong- kong as the flag of the Colony, votel hie ationtion to the Kaiser's A Berlin graphologist has de- Local opinion was not consulted, signature. To begin with, says

A Modern Revival.

The heavy glass chandeliers and it seems that the artistic the expert, there is a crochet, à

Lace has a charm for every wo- that were discarded some years feelings of the community re-sign of pertinacity, followed by man, its beauty appeals to her and ago when electric light threatened CERALLY sitasted, up-to-date Hotel, Recently ranurated, and under ceived a rude shock when the vertical dash, showing audacity, its rarity. It is a thing everybody their supremacy are obtaining Cuisine under the supervision of an Experienos. FRENOE CHEF, and new flag was rat unfurled, energy, regardless of any ob cannot have, and historic "pieces," fancy prices if of the genuine cut separate Tables, Hot and Cold Bathe, Flooirie Light throughout. Terms

stacle. Then there is an acute gossamer of exquisito design, are, glass, a good specimen costing moderate, First Class accommodation for Families and Tonrista, angle, a sign of firmness and worthy to be ranked among "art" some hundreds of pounds, maybe. For particulare and rates apply to

Mirrors, too, are in the fashion. aggressivenoss. The first atroke treasures. of the "W" indicates a feeling of superiority over the rest of the English lacs have been preserved, a room minus a mirro: Th

Some excellent examples of No Society woman will tolerate universe. The termination of the and it had been stated by an black wall papers have died out Imperial "W" suggest that the authority that this English Ince in the Society houses. There Sovereign sometimes finds him- compares favourably with that was a craze for black rooms are of us thoughts or the power fortunately, lace-muking le an in- down to the class below. The Sessions: self struggling with the multi-made in any other country. Un- at one time, but it has gone of his instincts.

dustry which has not flourished artistic will nono of it. White: The other letters forming the in England for centuries, al- walls and woodwork are also signature show similar character-though attemple have been made taboo. There is a desire for buff 4 p.m. to 10 pm, In conclusion he remarked: isties, the graphologist proceeds, at different times to revive it. walls, and green walls and bius "In 1860 the Clovernor, the Exo-The finalm" is indicative of Lady Blossington, who owned a walls, but since every woman of cutive Council, the Community great diplomacy, which to the ana splendid collection, made a strong tasto has her own ideas on fur- of Hongkong and the Secretary of lyst suggests subt'ety. The lol effort in this direction, with little niture, it is difficult to point to carrying out of any Public Work, State for the Colonies agreed in ter also suggests the impossibili-Ruccess.

Buy colour being predominant, what is the nature of sach Public condemning the badge which had ty of the suppression of the

There is a movement on foot unless we mention a "Suneltino" been foisted upon us willy milly Work, and what is the contract- the then Crown Agonis. it minates the Imperial autograph meeting with a fair measure of succession of coats of different ego. The flourish which tor-now for this purpose which is shade, which is produced by a is the case to-day that a complete shows a suppleness of spirit, a encouragement. Ono wishes it tones of yellow, and given a very volto face has taken place, and desire to be loved, aleo self-oa- well, and trusts it will awakon bright result to the wall. that the community has at last teem. The two terminating points enthusiasm for this branch of art. standards of fine art, then I have the characteristics are those of an cultured women are finding laco- oducated itself up to Wapping indicate defianco, and gonerally A hopeful augury is that many no more to say and I can only beg extraordinary imagination. | making a most fascinating hobby, for leave to withdraw the resolu-

Niagara Falls Treaty. and the woman of artistic ability, tion now standing in my name. The treaty between Great Bri-who can make her own designs, But I find it hard to believe that tain and the United States which must experience keon joy as she this is so, for I am reluctant to has just come into operation, by manipulates her bobbins and sces think that it is only a minority which a strict limit is set to the her thought of beauty mater- in this Council to-day which amount of water the power com-ializing in the fair linen thread. agrees with the Council of 1869 ponies operating at Niagara Falls

(4.) Whether any rout is to be paid by anybody, and, if so, by whom for the use and occupation of the anid matshed;

(5.) Whether it is intended that any, and, if so, how many coolias andar workmen should be housed in the said matshod, and for what reason or reasons;

(6.) If the said matslied is boing

orected in connection with the

price for the completion of the

Aanio;

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(7.) Why are bricks being piled up on the ground to the North of the said matshed?

The Repiles The Director of Public Works replied us follows:-

(1.) The shod is boing erected by Kang On, contractor.

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The Colonial Secretary ten gave details of letters written by Sir Richard Graves MacDonald protosting that the design was unsuitable and pointed out that 1870 a new design was approved white crownover the initial letters consisting of a blue ensign with of the Colony, but for some ren son the flag was never eant out to Hongkong.

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Queen Bess's Lace.

MILITARY WEDDING.

very pretty wedding was colebrated at St. Andrew's Church, Kowloon, on Saturday, Rev. H. O Spink officiating. The groom was Captain Penton of the 25th

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(2.) The matshed is being erect-in considering the existing badgo may take from the Ningara River, ed as a shelter for workmen who decidedly obnoxious," I do had become essential to proserve There is one kind of lace-that Punjabie and the bride, who has will be cmployed in dressing not at the moment press for the the Falls from destruction. Allo is seldom seen, and that is the just arrived in the colony, was stone in connection with the adoption of any particular new gether some 18, 0) cubic foot of woven from gold and Miss Aedloy, who belongs to Sur design, but I do press for an water per second can be abstract-silver thread. This variety_cap- contract for the erection of rail-expression of opinion by this ed by the American and Canadian tured the fancy of Queen Eliza rey. The church was decorated ings to enclose the areas to be Council that the existing bulge in companies who have been grant- both, who, as is well known, in red, while and blue, the colours laid out as gardens. The permit extremely defective both in do- od franchise for power purposes, love gorgeous apparel, and of the bridegroom's regiment. CO. OF CHINA, LIMITED. issued is for the period ending sign and in execution and that and the New York States Geolo fitments.

The bride, who was given away fresh and more suitable design gist recently stated that when the It is recorded that Lady Pagot should be substituted for it." companies reached this maximum presented her Royal mistress by Colonel Dyer, wore a charming

Lacking In Dignity.

the water at the Americnu side with à New Year's. gift of "a gown of white chamouse trimmed would bo down to rock bottom, petticoat of cloth of gold stayned with lace and pearls, over which The Hon. Mr. E. Osborne didThen," asid the expert, "the black and white with a bone hung a beautiful chiffon veil with| oflice, kitchen and latrine pur not protond to the artistic tom-Americau Falls will be but a ghost (bobbin) lace of gold and span the conventional orange blossom, poses. The sides of the large perament of Wapping, but he of their former magnificence-agles." Lace made of human hair shed towards Connaught Road thought that the present design weakly, thin apron of water car-was also in uso at this time.

She carried a sheaf of lies tied and the Hongkong Club are to be was lacking in dignity. close-boarded and the remaining The Hon. Mr. C.H. Ross agreed impulses."

riel forward by the slenderest of, It is claimed that the making with silver and white ribbands. sides are to open. The only that the existing badge was

of bobbin race, which includes Captain Torrill performed the condition is that those sheds may inartistic, but it had the dignity

among others, Honiton, Valen- duties of beat man. After the Ir. A. Koclior, of Berno, cionnes, Bu kinghamshire, Italian not be used for habitation.

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of old ago. He was of the opinion Switzerland, who is now visiting point de Flandre and Ducliesse, wedding the happy couple passed and Complete Telephone Installations (3.). No permission his boon that a small improvement such London, is one of the most is most restful and soothing to under an arch formed by the given for the erection of a two- as the addition of a pagoda or a celebrated Furopean surgeons. the norvos; and of course, it swords of the officers present. Atoriod shed. Before these quas junk with the Peak in the back-lis father. Dr. Theodor Kocher, affords great scope to the artisti- Subsequently a reception was hold tions reached me the Contractor ground would meet the case. who is still living, is recognised cally inclined woman who can had been instructed, to removà The Hon. Mr. Hewett agreed throughout the world as the design, as this plays a most im-at No. 1, Knutsford Hotel,

with the previous speaker and greatest of all operators on the portant part in lace-making. It where the bride sliced the wad. LONDON, remarked that no proposal had throat and glands of the throat. has been said that it was the lack ding cake with her husband's (4.) No rent is to be paid. been put forward which in any Most of the modern operations on of good designs that caused the word. Husio was contributed by (5.) No coolies or workmen way compared with the old flag. the throat have been invented by decline of the industry in En- the band of the 25th Punjabis, will be allowed to live in the His Excellency must say him. He possesses marvellous gland. shod, but this does not apply to that I am not enamoured of the dexterity and is said to be the

Lacc-making is not trying to presont badge of the Colony; it fastest operator in the world. (0) The first part of this came out three months before His spood in operating is a valu- the eyes, and the outlay and ex- question has been answered was born. It has, however, the able asset, and in many cases pense are very little. An hour or albye. Contract time 7 months merit of antiquity. The difficulty delicate and extensive operations two should be devoted to it each from March, 1

The Pork, 1012,

is that we cannot get any nem have to be performed without the day, then the art is soon learnt. Tho

bar to agree to anything elso, and administration of anaesthetics. do, well to read some of the

The intending lace-maker would} ›

rer the Tram 7ampinos. amount of the contact is

therefore I am afraid, we shall Only recently he removed a $11,286.26.

Tel 16: fascinating books which have have to stick to it.

growth from the jugular vein of bean written on the subject.

For Terme, apply to the (7.) The bricks are for building | The Colonial Secretary-I bag an English lady.

27] kitohen and latrino for tho leave to withdraw the resolution Dr. Kocher's life has been one Hand-made lace lenda distino- of continual self-sacrifice in betion to one's apparel, and once .... High Art`st Wapping.

The bill entitled "An ordin-half of the indigent and suffering the art is mostered there are many The Colonial Secretary moved anco for promoting the General people of Switzerland, with the new and beautiful pieces one can the following rosolution:-Re-Revision of the Law by repealing result that he is to-day a com-create, such as dainty neglige solved that the oxisting badge of certain enactments which have paratively poor man, His foes caps, collars with quaint lappots, tho Colony is not only inariiatic ceased to be in force or have be- have always been low, while in flounces, berthes, dainty ruffles, but if is unsuitable for reproduc- come unnecessary, by anonding innumerable caros he has given handkerchiefs fit for Titania, and aprons, such tion especially on flage, elo, and certain other enactments which advice free. Consequently, in or- fascinating "tes" resolved therefore that the de- stand in urgent need thereof, and der to make ends meet, he has as were the mode in the reign of siga laid on the table, being both by incorporating certain amend had to work ten and twelve hours Queen Anne.

That these aprons were elegant simpler and more artistic, bo sub-ing Ordinances in their respec-a day for many years. Yet, in stituted therefor on a date to tive principal Ordinances, and spite of his personal need, he trifles is shown by the fact that it be hereafter notified in the Gov-for repealing Ordinance No. 49 gave away in charity the whole is obronicled that one of the of the Nobel prize for medicine Queen's ladies paid two hundred of-1911,-and-replacing it-by-a- In doing so he pointed out

now Ordinance" passed its third which was awarded him a couple guineas for a beautiful reading.

of years ago. A Swies millionaire Art and the Home. that since the resolution wae last

The Ordinance to provide for act that he sent a donation of was so impressed by this generous discussed; a young lady resident

Among the wealthy and in Hongkong bod designed a the deportation of undesirable £8,000 to the hospital with which born, said London's most fashion badge consisting of a naval anchor aliens was read a third time, ar Dr. Kocher is connected. able expert in old. housecraft, and a Chiveso grapnel orcseed un-was also the Ordinance amending Fireman's Novel Wedding.

"the oraze for the beautiful is derneath an imperial

the law relating to Dangerous grown.

At the wedding of a Leicester growing steadily, and I doubt This was submitted to Sir F. Goode, and the Ordinance pro fireman, solemnised in the ruins if there ever was a time Lugard and approved by him, hibiting the importation and of a half-burned church, the when tho culture of the and subsequently circulated circalation of foreign copper and bridegroom was conveyed to the amateur reached so nearly to the among the members of the Ex. bronzo coins.

ceremony on a motor fire engine, high water mark of the connois- Bentivo and Legislative Councile, The Ordinanes to amend the and his comrades formed an arch sour as it does to-day. I am who decided by a vote of 8 to 6 Magistratos Ordinagoga was left of axes for the newly-married able to put my finger on any one

in Committée, to retain the old badge.

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