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DEATH OF SENATOR LODGE.

PASSING OF A FAMOUS AMERICAN.

A SUMPTUOUS BALLROOM.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,

At the western end of this] room is a rockery or grotto, in which are embedded all kinds of) forns and trailing plants, covered MAJESTIC HOTEL'S MAGNI-by half-dome of stained glass.

FICENT ADJUNCT.

At the back of the grotto, on the top, is a large bronzo dolphin, from whoso mouth gushies a [SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH.")miniature waterfall which flows What is without doubt the most into a pool below. At tho sumptuous ballroom to be found opposito end ja an alcove in the East is that attached to the with a beautiful marble fountain, Majestic Hotel, Shanghof, which whilst opposite the entrance, was opened to the publie on in the contro, is a large circular November 1st by a big dinner bay also containing a marblo dance. The scone was one of in- fountain. The dripping of the describablo brilliance, the boauty water from these fountains pro- of the setting combiving with the duoes an extremely protty and amazingly choice and varied refreshing effect. Through the gowns of the lady guests to pro-Įdecorative work and the trellis in duce an effect to which words the pilantors around the walls cannot do justico. Incidentally thore filters a beautiful glow of it may be montioned that the soft light. The floor is carpstod dancing commenced to the strains with a design. in trailing, plants, of the Majestio Waltz, specialty and the furniture is a mixture of composed for the occasion by Mrs wood and wickerwork, finished | J. H. Taggart.

in white onamol. the chairs The Ballroom is an entirely having cushions of brilliantly Reuter announces the death, now building, with an entrance coloured iris flowers on a black) after a serious illness of several from the hotel at the south-wost ground. days, following a stroke, of corner, and it is built and decor- Bonator Henry Cabot Lodge.ated in the Adam stylo.

It is of

. OTHER DETAILS.

In connection with the ladies')

Mr. Lodge one of America's one storey only, but with the cloak room is a magnificently great men of the passing genera- adjacent kitchens and other furnished and decorated retiring tion. Born, seventy-four years structures it probably covers an room, with a modelled plastor ago, in Bosion, he took degrees at oven greater area than the hotel coiling. The appointments and Harvard of A. B., LJ. B., and Ph. building itsolf. The plan of the accommodation both for ladies

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edited dancing floor is not of the con-bar, having a marble counter, all) such publications

the ventional shape, but is in the the appointmonts boing in good North Ameriran Berie and form of four-leafed clover, tuste. International Review. Elected for with a brilliantly-lit fountain The kitchens are a marvel of Maanachusolts, he served first inlin...the centre surmounted modernity, and they include a peter Personof Representatives and by a bronze figur wonderful dish-cleaning machine thon in the Sonato over a period mermaid: At tho intorsection of and many other up-to-date. going back to 1880. His lectures the donte with the four bays are features, whilst the cutlery, and publications have been note-four niches, each containing a boautiful silver table appoint worthy, being on a varioty of life-size marble statue. The sitmonts, etc., are extremely chasto matters of an 12 very high ting-out area is higher by two in design, as also is the wonder- quality.

stops than the dancing floor, and ful array of cut glass. has sufficient accommodation for "The ballroom building was plan. five or six hundred guests.

ned by Mr. A. Lafuente; the con- DAINTY DECORATION.

tractors woro Messrs. Tai Chong The coiling is decorated in and Co., the novel lighting offoots very light raliof fibrous planter (uvolving no less than 75 milos work of the Adam stylo, and is of wiring) by Messrs. Scott, Whatever might have been said supported by palo rose-coloured Harding and Co., Ltd., and about him when he lost to Rufo marble pillars. The whole scheme Messrs. Larsen and Trock; the Cannion in Shanghai "Matty" of decoration has been finished plumbing by Smith is fighting fit to-day and in light tonos of ivory, with whilst the

· on figured tho whole of the furniture there is every prospect of a scrap "worthy of the nazo, whon he meets OP.O. Cartlidge

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THE BIG FIGHT.

"MATTY" SMITH'S

evening.

TRAINING.

Mr. A. Royer: principal coilinge,

cameo oflecta insets, the ground of which and decoration wore designed Wodgewood blue. The by Messrs. Arts and Crafts, Ltd. bandstand is a notable feature,The idea of the famous winter

at the Theatre Royal on Saturday the back of which scroons thogarden originated with Mr. J. H. The boat is scheduled to last entrance to the ballroom. It is Taggart, the whole of the work fifteen roueds and is for the Light-of weight Championship of Colony.

the shell-like formation. being designed and executed by the calculated to give the best rosults Messrs. Arts and Crafts, Ltd.

from an accoustic point of view, The Majestic Hotel will bo It is not, howover. made of under the management of Mr. B. A Telegraph representativo) availed himself of an opportunity the usual stained-glass, but of W. Alderson, with Mr. Williams beautifully madelled fibrous as assistant manager, whilst the of seeing Smith in training yos- torday afternoon and Mattyplaster work, with, as its central ballroom will be in charge of Mr. soon dispelled any possible doubts. faturn, a panel showing a group J. Rigor. Mons. Lainai, formerly Aftor fifteen two minute rounds of chorubie musicians in low in

be

at a twenty-five-pound bag he relief.

The eastorn and southern indulged in six rounds of sparring, three with Marine Botle and three fronts are almost outirely enclos- with Knuto Hanson. Smith by large bevelled plate-glass balanced the scales at 132 lbs and windows, from which can this will probably be his weight when, ho anters the ring.

Smith intends to work hard to-day and to merrow, to do light work on Friday, and to rest all day Saturday.

obtained a lovely view of the surrounding gardens. and the covered-in trellis loggia which is

striking feature of the grounds. Between the bailroom proper and

Norvice at Buckingham Palace, is the principal chof.

SPANISHI UNREST. -

TWO MEN EXECUTED.

Barcelona, Nov. 10.

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the winter garden is แง Two men accused of participat- extensive raised portion used ing in the collision with tho lin. part as Ա dining room police on November 6th, in which and the soction noar theone policeman was killed and ano FRANCES POLICY,

entrance from the hotel as a wounded, wore court martialled DEFENCE OF GENEVA PACT. lounge. Each section of this part on Saturday and executed this

of the building has a beautifully morning-Router. Paris, Nov. 10.

modelled calling, artistically M. Rodez replying to the ornamented in that most relinod opposition criticism of M. Her styla made famous by the riot, emphasised that. France in brothers Adant: The coiling of signing the

protocol the Geneva

lounge in particular is showed herself really a peaceful modelled with numbers of figures If power, and returned to her trao of chorubs and foniale forms in a traditions.

delicately-tinted sky surrounded "We made distinct cadeavours by richly, modelled set bordör, to prevent a new war, without decorated in the prevailing ivory

A One of the wurest signs that a jeopardising France's security, tones and enriched with gold. We grouped around Franco feature of the decoration of the baby is making good progress is Friendshipe and willingnesser. whole ballroom is the ros-steady increase in weight. Aftor We made the principle of arbitra-trained manner in the uso of gold- the first wook there should be tion prevail and decided to coase leaf in eotting out the distinctive regular and rapid growth if the baby is being properly nourished. ignoring the Russian poople, foatures.

The most common causo of Wo shall resume equitable and All the sitting out places, the honourablo rolations with Gor-lounge and dining room are richly failure to gain weight is malnutri- many. Wo are asking nothing carpated in rese, whilst the tion, the food is either deficient in but to co-operate with our allice, thousand chairs are of simplo] quality or quantity, or the diges- whatever Gavernment they may design in mahogany, covered in tive organs are not-doing their Javo."

black and gold brocade, with work properly. When the stomach M. Harriot insisted that the stuffed, soats of a most comfort-or bowels are at fault all that is absoluto primordial necessity was able typo.

nocoвsary to set matters right is the administration of Baby's Own"; balancing the Budget, and the THE WINTER GARDEN.

the pleasant-tasting present loan aims but to liquidato

In connection with the ball-Tablets,

of it, Canadian remody for little ones arreare. Hovas,

room, and leading out

most strik-of all ages. No foar need be on- ΟΠΟ of the ing And novel foaturos of tortained as to the wisdom of THE NEW MINISTRY. whole building the winter giving these Tablets, because

garden, This was originally a they are guaranteed, under al FURTHER APPOINTMENTS. Irgo conservatory, which housed Government Analyst's cortifloste, London, Nov. 10. many tall-growing palins and to contain not a single partiolo of Viscount Cecil is appointed other tropical troes and plante.opiato, narcotic, or other injurious Chancellor of the Duchy of It has now been transformed into drug, and to be equally helpful Lancaster and Viscount Pool is an adultional lounge, tea-room or and harmloss to the youngest in- mado Commissioner of Works. reception room. The first im-fant as to the ohild of 8 years old Theao oonclude Cabinet pression gained of the place is or more. proper, Reuter,

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60 Klangse Road, Shanghai: Manchester City, one all, Reuter food of goldon light,

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