The consideration of the by-laws was then postponed for a week.
FIRST READINGS OF BILLS.
The following Bills were, on the motion of the Attorney-General, seconded by the Colonial Secretary, read the first time :-
A Bill entitled an Ordinance to amend The Vaccination Ordinance, 1890.
A Bill entitled an Ordinance to enable the Government to provide suitable latrine accom- modation for the public.
A Bill entitled an Ordinance to amend the law as to Flogging.
A Bill entitled an Ordinance to amend the
regulation of Chinese Ordinuuice, 1888.
A Bill entitled an Ordinance to provide for the punishment of stowaways arriving in this colony
A Bill entitled an Ordinance to consolidate and amend the laws relating to the protection of women and girls.
BILLS PASSED,
The following Bills were read the third time and passed:
A Bill entitled an Ordinance to further amend the Medical Registration Ordinance,
1884.
A Bill entitled an Ordinance to declare and amend the law of partnership.
A Bill entitled an Ordinance to consolidate and amend the laws relating to probates and letters of administration in this colony.
ADJOURNMENT,
THE HONGKONG WEEKLY PRESS AND
A sum of $200, in aid of the vote "Isolation Hospital."
A sum of $6,000, for repairs to roads outside the City of Victoria..
The CHAIRMAN said this was a sum he felt sure the Committee would gladly recommend as they would agree that the present condition of the roads was exceedingly satisfactory,
Hon. T. E, WHITE HEAD-Hear, hear. The CHAIRMAN-I am glad to hear that Mr. Whitehead approves.
Hon. T. H. WHITEHEAD-I do not approve. Recently I have been over several roads and
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in order to get a better singing word, as, for instance, "fall" into "fahl," a mispronounciation which is apt to grate on the hearers. Miss Alves followed with an exquisitely rendered mandoline solo, for which she received enthusiastic applause and had to return to bow her acknowledgments, encores not being allowed. Miss E. Carvalho sang the Ballata from the opera "Guarany,” and, notwithstanding that she was suffering from indisposition, gave a highly finished rendering of the somewhat florid and difficult music. It is to be regretted that Miss Carvalho is so seldom heard in public. She has s soprano
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factory state. tainly far from being in a satisfootly trained, and never fails to delight
The CAPTAIN SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE her hearers. Owing to the rule of no encores the audience on Monday was denied the ples- thought the roads were in good condition.
The CHAIRMAN-The Captain Superintend-sure of a repetition. The first part of the ent of Police and Mr. Whitehead must, have been travelling over different roads.
Hou. T. H. WHITEHEAD asked if it was not possible to have made a nearer estimate; the amount was very large and wide of the estimate. The DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS-The roads have been considerably improved lately and a good many outstanding liabilities at the end of last year have been paid out of this year's
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programme concluded with another piece by the orchestra of mandolines, a Serenade, in which the favourable impression produced by The second the first piece was confirmed. part opened with Signor Cattaneo's "Ave. Maria "for bass and chorus, the solo being taken by Mr. J. Kraal, for whose full rich voice it was well adapted. The second item was a trio for first and second mandolines and guitar, by Miss Lysanght, Miss Alves, and Miss L. Hon. T. H. WHITEHEAD-The answer is Lysaught, which was well rendered and warmly satisfactory, but I did not wish to be misrepre-applauded. Mrs. F. Dodwell, who possesses a sented by the Chairman.
pleasing contralto voice, then sang "Life's Lullaby," a song by Gerald Lane, - and
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not- : audience, who, quite charmed withstanding that Mrs. Dodwell returned to bow her acknowledgments, continued the applause until the next performer appeared on the stage. This was Signor G. Badola, who gave a brilliant solo on the mandola. Mr. A. U. Van Neirop and Mr. C. Grace then gave Balfe's well known and favourite duet "Ex- celsior," in which their voices blended well and full expression was given to the varying phases of the composition. A most enjoyable con- cert was brought to a close by another barcarolle by the orchestra.
The CHAIRMAN-I beg your pardon, there was no desire to mispresent your views, which do not coincide with those of the Captain
The Council then adjourned until next Superintendent of Police. Monday.
FINANCE COMMITTEE.
A meeting of the Finance Committee was then held. Hon. J. H. Stewart Lockhart pre- sided and all the members were present.
MINUTES.
The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed.
VOTES RECOMMENDED.
The following votes were recommended A sum of $959.50 for expenses incurred in connection with the quarantine of the steamer Cheang Hok Kian,
A sum of $4,488 to meet the following expenses during the current year:-Personal Emoluments-Assistant Surgeon, Medical De- partment, $2,400.00, Resident Surgeon, Tung Wa Hospital, 1,800.00, Messenger, 72.00. Other Charges-For conveyance, 216.00. Total, $4,488.00.
The CHAIRMAN explained that this vote was the outcome of the recommendations made by the Commission appointed by His Excellency the Governor to enquire into the working of the Tung Wa Hospital.
A sum of $1,200, being increase to the salaries of the undermentioned officers for the current year:-Mr. W. Chatham, Executive Engineer, Public Works Department, $600.00, Mr. H. P. Tooker, Executive Engineer, Public Works, Department, $600.00. Total. $1,200.00.
The CHAIRMAN explained, in reference to this vote, that it was considered the officers named were worthy of an increase of salary and the Secretary of State for the Colonies approved of the recommendation.
Hon. T. H. WHITEHEAD thereupon uttered a somewhat doubtful "Hear, hear,'
The CHAIRMAN-I am glad to hear the approval of the hon. member elected by the
Chamber of Commerce.
A sum of $28,612.32, being the unexpended balances on the following votes for 1896 for Extraordinary Public Works Slaughter- house, pig and sheep depots, including pier, $8,471.16; raising Praya wall, Shektongtsui, opposite M. L. 126 and 177-183, $5,000.00 im- provement of street lighting, $8,872.65; storm water drain, Wing Fuk Street, $3,943.51; Salisbury Road, Kowloon, $2,325.00. Total, $28,612.32.
A sum of $2,424.93, being the unexpended balance under the vote "Isolation Hospital
1896.
A sum of $550.00, to cover the salary and allowances of the newly appointed student interpreter from 1st March to 31st December,
1897
sum of $600, in aid of the vote Mainten ance of Juvenile Offenders in the Reformatory.
The last vote was a sum of $3,438.76, to meet expenses in connection with the Kennedy- town Hospital during the months of January, February, March, and April, 1897.
ADJOURNMENT.
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The Committee then adjourned.
SIGNOR CAT ANEO'S CONCERT.
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FURTHER RELAXATION OF THE NIGHT PASS LAW.
A Bill read a first time at the meeting of the Legislative Council on Monday repeals section 30 of the Regulation of Chinese Ordinance, 1888, and in lieu thereof substitutes the follow-
A concert was given at the Lusitano Club
The piano accompanists were Mr. F. Danen- Monday evening by Signor Cattaneo and his pupils in aid of St. Joseph's Churchberg and Signor Cattaneo, organ fund. There was a large attendance and amongst those present
were H.E. the Governor and Commodore Holland. Signor Cattaneo's concerts are always of a high class and very enjoyable and Monday's was no ex ception to the rule. The chorus consisted of between thirty and forty voices, the parts being well balanced; and several concerted pieces were rendered by an orchestra of mando.ing section lines, mandolas, guitars, and banjo, seventeen lady and gentleman amateurs taking part in these. To the general body of the audience the mandoline music appeared to give much satisfac- tion, the applause after each of the items being very hearty, but some there were who thought there was too much of the mandoline in the pro- gramme and that thongh one such item might tolerated in an evening as a pleasing novelty the mandoline is not capable of the highest musical effects and becomes tedious when it is heard too often. We can only say chacun à son gout, and certainly the great majority of the audience enjoyed the items in question.
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The first number on the programme was from "Maritana," the opening chorus, the soprano solo and chorus "It was a Knight," the mezzo- soprano solo and chorus "Tis the harp in the air," and the angelus "Coro Religioso." The opening choras was very finely rendered and was the best thing of the evening. In the solo "It was a Knight" Mrs. Stringer, who has a good soprano voice, unfortunately appeared to suffer somewhat from nervousness. Mrs. Mancell with con- ""Tis the harp in the air sang siderable sweetness, but her voice, we should say, is capable of some further cultivation. In the Angelus the chorus again worked well together and gave evidence of careful rehearsal and training. The second item was the Bar- carolle "Tonjours dans ma gondole" by the orchestra of mandolines, etc. The performers were all evidently at home with their instru- ments and the piece was rendered with agree able spirit and precision. The audience was evidently very favourably impressed and was warm in its applause. Mr. A. C. Van Neirop next appeared, singing "Yes, let me like a soldier fall," in which his fine tenor voice was heard to advantage, but we would suggest to him that it is a mistake to change the vowels
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It shall be lawful for the Governor in Council, from time to time, by order to be published in the Gazette, to direct that no Chinese of either sex (without reasonable excuse, the proof whereof shall lie
upon the person alleging it) shall be at large in the City of Victoria between such hours of the night as may, from time to time, be fixed by such Order, without a valid pass under the principal Ordinance.. For the purposes of this section
Night' means from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.
The statement of objects and reasons is as follows:-
Although, with a view to emergencies, it is requisite that the Governor in Council should retain the power at present possessed of requir- ing Chinese who are out at night to be provided with passes under the Regulation of Chinese Ordinance, 1888, it is thought desirable so to modify section 30 of that Ordinance as to admit of the relaxation of such requirement when it seems to His Excellency that night passes may be dispensed with without prejudice to the safety and well-being of the community.
At present, section 30 of Ordinance 13 of 1888 requires such passes between 9 p.m. and sunrise, unless other hours are fixed by Order in Council.
The effect of repealing section 30 and sub-
night stituting the new section will be that I passes will only be compulsory when they are required by Order of the Governor in Council, , only between published in the Gazette, and then, such hours of the night as may be fixed by such Order. In the absence of such Order, they will not be required at all.
The P. & O. steamer Sunda, which arrived from home on the 29th April, had her passenger list angmented an route, a birth having 00- curred on board on the 8th April.
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