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according to our view, under which is not only justifiable but necessary. Our with China come within that category.
THE REGULATION OF NATIVE DAIKIES.
cases
not return by that time there would amnain be a further adjournment.
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ACQUITTED.
Wallace Edgar Fleming, a sailor, of H.M.S: approval Centurion, was charged with assaulting a bar- The maid at the Grand Hotel !
Fancourt
Hon. W. M.Goodman (Attorney General) prosecuted, being instructed by Mr. H. L. Dennys (Crown Solicitor.)
The jurors were Messrs. J. M. V. Ribeiro, W. Whiley, G. William, E. A. W. Hamann, W. Lysaught, F. M. Grace, K. M. Ross.
Mr. H. S. Cooke was called as a juror, but he was excused on the ground that he was going to Canton on business in the afternoon, with a friend who had come specially out from England.
The jury unanimously found the prisoner not guilty and he was discharged.
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RN., who took the 1 Chesney and Charley representations of the college and ably seconded THE AMATEUR- DRAMÁTIC CLUB'S the fun going. Mr. V. A. Cresa
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At the last meeting of the Sanitary Board was decided that no native dairies should be licensed in future unless they have water laid on to the premises. The decision is a wise one and the only reason for surprise is that it was not arrived at earlier. The purity of the milk supply has a very im- portant bearing upon the public health and sanitary authorities cannot be too strict in their supervision of dairies and the enforce- ment of cleanliness therein. A few weeks ago there were several cases of typhoid fever amongst Europeans in Hongkong and suspicion was directed to the milk as the On Saturday evenin
the Hongkong Ama. possible cause. The suspicion was not con-
teur Dramatic Club gave a performance at the firmed, and it was argued that had the Theatre Royal, the programme consisting of George Grossmith's satirical musical sketch infection really been conveyed by the
Cups and Saucers" and Brandon Thomas's means suggested the number of
farcical comedy “Charley's Aunt." There was would have been greater, as all who used a full audience, and amongst those present was milk from the infected dairy would have H.E. the Governor, Sir William Robinson. been liable to contract the disease, and also In Cups and Saucers," an amusing little that the cases would have been less scattered. curtain raiser, there are only two characters, Mrs. The disease did not become epidemic and Nankeen Worcester (& China maniac) and General Deelah (another.) The lady's part was has now disappeared, and the milk supply taken by Mrs. Francis Clark, who had a captivat remains, so far as that is concerned, with a
ing appearance and gave a very lively representa "clean bill." The small scare created will, tion of the character. Mr. C.H. Grace played the however, not have been without its good part of the General with his usual ability, mak- effect if it causes increased attention to being every point tell and bringing out all the paid, not only by the sanitary authorities humour of the piece. The applause at the con- but the consumers,
to this article of clusion was warm and continuous and the cur- diet and the character of the establishments tain had to be re-raised on the final situation. In "Charley's Aunt" the cast was as follows: from which it is obtained. The description
Stephen Spettique
Mr. W. S. Frowd, R.N. given by Dr. CLARK of the Chinese dairies Ch Bir Francis Cheaney, Bart at Whanchai shows that they stood in need Jack Cheney of some improvement in the arrangemerts Charley Wykeham for the supply of water. It seems that they Brassett have hitherto drawn their water from the two streams in the neighbourhood of the Kennedy Road laundries, both of which receive waste water from the laundries. As Dr. CLARK says, "The use of such "water for washing milk cane, etc., may at "any time give rise to an extensive outbreak "of enteric fever should it happen that the clothing from any such case be washed at one of these laundries before the disease is recognised." In addition to compelling water to be laid on Dr. CLARK suggests the adoption of additional by-laws for the re- gulation of dairies, as the practice adopted by many of the Chinese milk sellers of storing their bottles and utensils in a tene- ment dwelling is calculated to prejudice the public health. It is to be hoped that this matter will soon receive the attention of the Sanitary Board; and that in addition to having water laid on to their premises the dairymen may be compelled to provide themselves with proper accommodation for their business outside their dwellings.
CC.
SUPREME COURT. CRIMINAL SESSIONS.
18th December.
BEFORE HIS HONOUR DR. CARBINGTON (CHIEF JUSTICE.)
THE CHARGE, AGAINST MCKINLEY. Mr. Ƒ). J. Francis mentioned the charge gainst McKinley and said that the steamer Hañor was due to leave here on Saturday night morning and as there were two or ant witnesses on beard he asked to be adjourned until the return of
case until the
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Lord Fancourt Babberley
The New Footman
Mr. V. A. Cesar-Hawkins, Lt. Pryce-Browne, R.M.L.I. Mr. V. A. Lawford, R.N. Mr. L. K. Davis.
Mr. H. W. Looker. Mr. E. Ormiston.
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made an excellent Colonel Bir Franci alike in appearance and in ac Frowd, R.N., as Stephen Spettique, had that suited him admirably. Mr. H. as Brassett and. Mr. E. Ormiston New Footman were both Cesar-Hawkins: gave an agre tion of the part of Donna and Miss Coxon as Amy Spettique Carey as, Kitty Verdun were amusing. Miss Lucy Danby_made on the stage in the rather so1 Ela Delahay and is to be co self possession and the enunciation.
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The performance as who diverting and went splendidly; the last few moments, when there a sudden falling off, a and the fell flat after the boisterous fun of part. We have not had an oppor referring to the book to satisfy ours the point, but we are inclined to thi mnat have been a little outlin judiciously executed. The audier was very well satisfied and at the close company was recalled.
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By kind permission of Colonel Gordon and Officers, the Band of the West
Donna Lucia D'Alvadores... Mrs. V. A. Cæsar-Hawkins. Regiment played the following progr Amy Spettique
Kitty Verdun Ela Delahay...
Miss Coxon.
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Mrs. Carey. Miss Lucy Danby.
The piece has only once before been given in Hongkong, by the Willard Company a few years ago, and for the benefit of those who have not seen it we may briefly describe the plot. Jack Chesney and Charley Wykeham are college chums who have fallen in love respec- tively with Amy Spettique and Kitty Verdun, who have been on a visit to the university town and are about to leave for Scotland. It there- fore becomes necessary for the young men to bring their love affairs to a crisis and they resolve
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Overture Valse Intermezzo Seng... Belection
"Light Cavalry........Suppe. .....Sobre las Olas" "Cavalleria Rustica
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Rosas
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"The Geisha Sidney Jones.
The performance was repeated on Monday evening.
HONGKONG PHILHARMONIC =
SOCIETY'S CONCERTER
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The Hongkong Phuharmonio Lociet be congratulated upon the very excellent results of its initial effort of the second season, the concert given in St. George': Thursday evening being a splendid That these concerts are appreciated public was proved by the foot that the the chairs in the hall were occupied and a few listeners had to be satisfied with sta Amongst the audience was His Governor Sir William Robinson was an exceedingly good one items, most of hich fully approbation with which th orchestra, which was con
to ask the ladies to luncheon in Jack Chesney's rooms "to meet Donna Lucia D'Alvadores," Charley Wykeham's aunt, a rich old lady who has just returned to England from Brazil and who has signified her intention of paying a visit to her nephew; her arrival, it is calculated, will coincide very fortunately with the luncheon party, thus providing for all the requirements of pro- priety. It. so happens, however, that Donna Lucia changes her mind and a message arrives to the effect that she is not com- ing until a couple of days later. The young men are thrown into despair by this disarrange-by the presence of se ment of their plans, as it would be impossible of the West York to have the young ladies without an elderly lady to chaperone them Lord Fancourt Bab. berley, who has rooms adjoining Jack Chesney's, then opportunely makes his appearance. His Lordship is getting up for a private theatrical rehearsal, his part being that of an old lady, and on seeing him Jack and Charley at once press him into their service and compel him to personate Donna Lucia for them. Meantime M Jack Chesney's father, Colonel Sir Fran
unexpectedly arrives and Chesney, Baît., one of the luncheon party, as also does Spettique; the young ladies unidian, and in the course of the afternoon the Lucia, accompanied by Ela Dela
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