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HONGKONG,
The hot weather has at last left us and we are now enjoying a delightfully cool and clear air, but the welcome change did not come until after a spell of very wet weather, on one day over six inches of rain falling in the colony. The Volunteer Concert in honour of the cricket- ers had to be held in the City Hall on Wednesday night, it having been postponed on Tuesday in consequence of the inclement con- ditions which prevailed that day. At Thursday's meeting of the Sanitary Board it was reported foot and mouth disease had broken out amongst the cattle at the Pokfulam Dairy Farm. On Saturday the Taikoo Club held a bicycle tournament at Quarry Bay, and on Monday a meeting of the Legislative Council was held.
It is notified in the Gazette that the Vaccine Institute has been re-opened.
There were 2,202 visitors to the City Hall Museum last week, of whom 166 were Europeans. The new Japanese battleship Yashima arrived here on 19th November from England en route to Japan.
Dr. Doberck. Government Astronomer, re- turned from leave of absence on 19th November by the N. P. steamer Victoria,
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The steamer Kwongsang, which arrivedon 18th Nov. from Chinkiang, rescued the crew (four in number) of a fishing junk on Wednesday after- noon. The junk had been capsized in Wednes- day's galo.
On 18th Nov. the Straits cricketers left Hong- kong by the English mail steamer Ancona and the Shanghai team by the American mail steamer
Doric. Hosts of friends took leave of the teams on their respective boats and raised loud cheers in their honour.
At ten p.m. on 21st Nov. information was received at the Central Police Station that a fire had broken out in Winglok Street. The brigade promptly turned out and halter at a rice shop in Winglok Street. After a diligent search the firemen, with the aid of lighted candles, found a beam in the ceiling of the first floor smouldering. The sparks were quickly smothered with water and practically no damage was d ne.
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The weather of Tuesday night and Wedneday, 16th and 17th Nov.. was almost uopre. cedented for the month of November.
o'clock Shortly after twelve
оп Tuesday night thunderstorm broke over the colony and heavy rain continued to fall until daybreak. As the morning wore on the weather improved and the sun occasionally made its Re-appearance, but in the afternoon rain again set in steadily. At 11 a.m. the Observatory notified the existence of a depression to the southward of Hongkong and the north cone was hoisted. The rainfall for the twenty-four hours up to 10 am, on the 17th as recorded at the Obsery- atory, was 5.18 inches, while at the Botanic Gardens 6 22 inches were recorded.
We hear that the Amateur Dramatic Club contemplate producing "A Pantomime hearsal during the Christinas seuson.
The death rate last month was, for the British and Foreign community, civil population, 11; and for the Chinese community 17.3.
The lower end of Pottinger Street, from Queen's Road to the Praya, is to be closed to wheeled traffic from Wednesday next, during 10 cunatrnction of the new storm water drain. At the regular meeting of the Perseverance Lodge held on the 16th Nor Wor. Bro. J. W. Edwards was re-elected Worshipfal Master, Bro. A. Seth Treasurer, and Bro, J. R. Grimble Tyler for the ensuing year.
At eight o'clock on Monday morning what might have proved a serious accident occurred in Lower Shelley Street. A dust cart was being dragged by six coolies, and when it had reached that portion of the street midway be tween Hollywood Road and Staunton Street, one of the coolies slipped and fell. The others, committed the double murder at Shelley Street with the exception of a man who was pushing and afterwards tried to commit suicide by cut-behind, released their hold, and the cart rolled ting his throat, is progressing favourably in the Government Civil Hospital.
We learn that Lam Tsan Wa, the mau who
The Austrian Lloyds H. N. Co.'s new steamer Trieste arrived here on 19th Nov, on her first voy- age. She was built in the company's own ship building yard at Trieste, and is a steel ship. with a length of 400 ft, and beam of 48 ft., and a gross carrying capacity of 7.925 tons. She has superior and luxuriously fitted cabin accom- modation for passengers. The Moravia, another new vessel of the Austrian Lloyds, also arrived yesterday.
It is notified in the Gazette that the Ordinance to further amend the Medical Registration Ordinance, 1884, and to repeal Ordinance No. 1 of 1897 has received Her Majesty's approval. It is also notified that the Governor has given his assent, in the name and on behalf of the Queen, to the following Ordinances -The Appropriation Ordinance, 1898, the Chinese Extradition Amendment Ordinance, and the Interpretation Ordinance.
down the street. Fortunately upon reaching the Hollywood level, one of the wheels gave way, and the career of the vehicle was effectu- ally checked. The coolie who had retained his hold was thrown under the cart, but sustained no injuries. Several children were playing in the street at the time, but bappily they managed to get out of the way, and two private, rickshaws that were on the other side of Hollywood Road also escaped being smashed.
[November 24, 1897.
The Hongkong Philharmonic Society will give an orchestral concert in St. George's Hall on Friday, 3rd December. The Committee of the Society is composed as follows:--Hoo, W. Meigh Goodman, Messrs. W. G. Bentley, A.R.C.M., A. H. Bottenheim (Hou. Treasurer), A. Cumming (Hon. Secretary), H. Ehmer, A. Giraud, G. P. Lammert, E. Mirow, and A. G.
Ward. Mr. Bentley will conduct at the con- cert. We understand that it is the intention of the Society to give a second concert before the departure of the West Yorkshire Regiment, when the pieces will be rendered by the West Yorkshire Band and the orchestra combined.
The hon. treasurer of the Alice Memorial and Nethersole Hospitals begs to acknowledge with thanks the following donations to the funds of the Hospitals
Balance of Hou. Dr. Ho Kai's fare-
well address fund
Choi Chee Bee
$98.52
25.
Young Nai On
25
Chai On Insurance Co., Limited
15
Wong Kam Fuk
10
Kaw Hong Take
10
Chan Shek Shan... Wing Yue Shing Yee on ... Tai Chuen
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Some time ago the export of cattle from the Pak Kong district on the North River was prohibited. A portion of Hongkong's supply is obtained from this district and as a result of the prohibition the price of beef was raised in the local market. A petition was presented by the cattle dealers to the Viceroy of Canton on the subject, in which the petitioners made an offer to pay $1,000 a year for the privilege of bringing down cattle." The petition was, how- ever, refused. We now learn that on the 6th instant a prohibition was issued at Siu Chau, in the Pak Kong district, forbidding the export of rice, oil, and firewood from that place. Several junks laden with those articles happened to be passing at the time, and were not allowed to proceed on their voyage. Great discontent prevails at Siu Chau.
At Wongneicheong on the 19th instant, a woman was asked by one of her neighbours to On doing so, the show the ring she wore. ring was snatched from her finger and all efforts to recover it proved futile. She had no other recourse but to appeal to the Police. Inspector Mann sent a Chinese Constable to inquire into the affair. The constable went to the house of the accused, where he was set upon
We have been requested by the Secretary of the Punjom Mining Co., Limited, to correct the statements regarding that Company made by Mr. by an infuriated old woman, who held in her J. Y. V. Vernon in his share circniar for the band an antiquated and queer-looking little sword. She was, however, disarmed and placed English mail. At the extraordinary general
On Saturday, 20th Nov., she was in custody. meeting of shareholders beld on Saturday last, the 13th inst, no date was mentioned brought before the blagistrate, and it was stated \
that the woman bad ou several occasions as having been fixed for the payment of the call.
been sent to the Asylum by the Police, and had The Chairman simply read the notice which will shortly be posted to all registered share-beeu liberated. She was a continuous source of holders informing them that the resolutions confirming the re-construction scheme have been passed, but no dates were given. At that time it was impossible to fix the date for the payment
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annoyance to ber neighbours. constantly quar- relling with them, and robbing them of their fowls, eggs, etc. Hon. H.E. Wodehonse ordered her to be kept tinder observation for a week.
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Inspector Duncan on 17th Nov. summoned Ng Tin Yan, residing at No. 25, Wyndham Street, for having, on the 16th, 11th, and 12th instant of the call. The matter of the transfer of Both the Singapore papers have referred to caused crackers to be fired and gongs to be shares in the old Company is, we are informed, the Straits cricket team that recently visited us beaten within prohibited hours. Defendant entirely at the option of the liquidator and will as not being the colony's best. This opinion is said he had a permit from the Registrar-General only be done as an act of courtesy to avoid put-repeated by the Singapore Free 'ress in an to fire crackers, and that the gongs were not ting shareholders to unnecessary inconvenience. article congratulating the Straits team beaten before fi a.m. nor after 11 p.m. on any of At a Court Martial held on Victor winning their double event in such splendid the days in question. Evidence was, however. Emanuel on 17th November, C. E. West, A.B., stylo. Taking it all round, the team that went taken to show that the cracker firing was going was tried on a charge of desertion from H. M. S. up was just about as good as any team that
himself gave on, on and off, all day on those dates, and that | Alacrity. The prisoner, who
might be expected to arrange to get away-not the best team but a good one," is the descrip- the gong beating was begun before 6 a.m, and board the Rainbow at Yokohama, said that since
Captain continued till after 11 p.m. Hon. H. E. Wode- he deserted, three years ago, he had served in tion given by our contemporary. house imposed a fine of $10.
several American sailing ships. He gave him. Talbot, howorer, entertained a different opinion, It will be seen from our report of the meet-self up voluntarily in order to rectify as far as At the dinner given to the visitors he referred to the unusual and fortunate circumstance of all ing of the Sanitary Board held on 18th Nov. that possible, the charge of desertion and in doing so some cattle at the Dairy Farm are suffering gave up a good position as second officer of the the best men being able to get away at the same from foot and month disease. The public, R. D. Rice at Yokohama. He begged the court time, and said he did not think the team could however, may rest assured that the milk supply also to take into account his previons good have been improved except by the inclusion of will not be tainted, due procautions having character and the fact that he had been detained Dr. Fox. By the way, was it not rather un- been taken. The Dairy Company has been for a period of five mouths. Prisoner was sen- fortunate that the proceedings at the dinner particularly unfortunate in regard to the health tenced to ninety days' imprisonment with hard were not reported? Possibly the privacy ob- of its cattle. Last year's visitation of the labour. W. J. Brangan and Charles Hodgson, served may have been agreeable to our visitors, rinderpest caused a most serious loss to the A.Bs. of the Peacock, were charged with deser- but the friends of cricket at Singapore and Company, and only a very short time ago several tion and theft. It appeared that while the Shanghai must have been disappointed at not of the cattle suffered from acute diarrhoea, ship was at Yokohama they stole $175 from the being allowed to read what transpired. The while now foot and mouth disease has been box of a petty officer and deserted. Brangan speeches that were made were first-class, a long such occasions. detected in two of the sheds. Has it occurred was sentenced to twelve months' imprisonment way above the average on to the authorities that the disease may have with hard labour and Hodgson to two years, Humour, common sense, and good feeling all
found expression. ben maliciously communicated to the animale ?' both to be dismissed the service.
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