December 30, 1897.]- Symphony" (Hadyn). Corporal Harper played the flute, Corporals Seaborne, Scragg, and Aslin, the clarionets, and Musician Wheeler the bassoon. Both pieces were excellently ren- dered, the combination having a very pretty effect. An oboe solo, Serenade Villageoise," by Riviere, was next given by Musician Quaid, who is certainly an adept on this instrument, and his performance was heartily received. He was accompained on the piano by Mrs. C. S. Gordon, who, as usual, most ably fulfilled her duties. The last item of the first part was Gounod's "Faust," which was given by the whole Band. This has always been a popnlar piece with Hongkong audiences and on Thurs- day night it again gave much satisfaction.
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Handel's Largo signalised the opening of the second part, the Band being assisted by the Philharmonic Society's orchestra, M. A. Giraud playing the violin obligato and Mr. G. Grimble the organ.
This item was most beautifully given and won the admiration of the whole audience. Godfrey's *Reminiscencès of Bellini" was next played, and in this the Band fully maintained their high standard excellence. A brass quartette, Mendelssohn's Farewell the Forest and The Hunter's Farewell" next commanded attention, Musicians Haley and Seaborne playing the cornets, Musician Good the baritone, and Musician Brown the Euphonium. The interpretation of these beautiful pieces was very realistic and so de- lighted were the audience that they demanded and received an encore. Mr. W. G. Bentley then gave a
clarionet solo, Beethoven's "Romance in F," Mrs. C. S. Gordon again ae- companying on the piano. The solo was one of the choice tit-bits of the evening and as a reward Mr. Bentley was compelled to respond with The last rose of summer" with varia- tions. The last item was the grand national fantasia arranged by Mr. Bentley. At the conclusion the Band played the Regimental march, God Bless the Prince of Wales, and God Save the Queen, and then the audience
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warmly cheered the Band and a highly success- ful concert was brought to a close.
And now a word as to the West Yorkshire Regiment itself. The men will leave Heng- kong to the great regret of all the residents, who, we are sure, will wish them success in whatever part of the British Empire their ser. vices are required in. We have never had a better behaved regiment in the colony. Their ex- emplary conduct during the whole of their stay he e has wou for them the admiration of every one, and it is to be regretted that they could not remain on the station for a much longer period. Their proficiency in drill bas also been much commented upon and this high standard is no doubt to some extent attributable to the good feeling existing between Colonel Gordon and his officers and the rank and file. The men love their Colonel the "old man as they like to call him-and ander such circumstances the Regiment must prosper.
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FIRE AT THE NAVAL YARD. Soon after one p.m. on the 22nd December a fire was discovered in the cookhouse used by the Indians at the Naval Yard. The cookhouse is in the police quarters block and is situated on the roof at the extreme western end of the building, which is three storeys in height. How the fire originated is not exactly known, but it is thought that carelessness on the part of an Indian cook caused the outbreak. The alarm was given immediately the discovery was made and the whole of the Naval Yard firemen were at their stations in a most commendably short time, and three minutes after the bell rang a copious supply of water was being directed on the flames. It was very fortunate indeed that the firemen responded so promptly to the call, because if the flames had obtained anything like a firm hold the whole building would most prob- ably have been destroyed. There is a large store containing thousands of gallons of oil on the ground floor of the block and if the fla...es had reached this part the damage would have been enormous. However, the firemen worked admirably, Commodore Holland superintending the operations, and before the arrival of the oity firemen, who were telephoned for, the flames were practically subdued. The roof at the far end of the building was burnt and the
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wood in the cookhouse was likewise charred, but perhaps the most serious damage was done to bedding and certain stores which were soaked with water.
THE BRIBERY PUNISHME T
ORDINANCE.
At the meeting of the Legislative Council on the 20th Dec. a Bill entitled "An Ordinance for the more effectual Punishment of Bribery and certain other Misdemeanours " was read a first time. The following statement of reasons and objects was attached to the Bill:-
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Mr. Master applied for an adjournment, as he wished to ascertain if the report was cor. His client was not going to pay any rect.
if his licence was to be refused. He (Mr. Master) could quite understand that the application would be refused if the report was founded on fact, as it really said that the Hook Goons were to run the hotel in somebody else's name. If that was the case he would have nothing to do with the application, but he was instructed that the application was a bonâ fide
one.
The Justices consented to adjourn the appli- cation until Friday week.
OXFORD LOCAL EXAMINATIONS.
TENTH YEAR.
Superintending Examiner, Rev. T, W.
Pearce.
BOYS. Senior (Pass).
(J) Franco, J., A.A. (J) Noronha, E. J.,
A.A.
In England, every person convicted of a mis- demeanour, for which no special punishment is provided by law, is liable to fine and imprison- ment without hard labour (both or either) and to be put under recognizances to keep the peace and be of good behaviour, at the discretion of the Court. The statutes 3 Geo. 4 c. 114 and 14 and 15 Vict. c. 100 s. 29 have, however, added power to inflict hard labour in addition, in a number of cases, and the local Ordinance, No. 2 of 1869, section 7, conterred a like power upon the Court here, in the cases mentioned in 14 and 15 Viet. c. 100 s. 29. In the more modern codes, approved by the Secretary of State and in force in some of the colonies, the law authorises imprisonment with or without hard labour for any term not exceeding a year in all cases of misdemeanour where no special (D) Beuning, G. punishment is provided, and it is thought that (D) Lewis, W. A. a similar punishment, with or without the ad-(D) Waller, R. H. dition of a fine, should be provided in this (J) Guterres, L. E.
(J) Pugh, E. A. colony,
(J) Ribeiró, F. X. V.
(J) O'Toole, C. L.,
A.A.
(J) Xavier, E. M., A.A. (Q) Humphreys, A. D.,
A.A.
(Q) Lee, C. H., A.A.
JUNIOR (CLA88),
(D) 2nd Class-Ford, E. S., Distinguished English. Junior (Pass).
(D) Reiners, W. (J) Hopun, P. M.
The misdemeanour of bribery is treated very severely in the Straits Settlements, where a maximum punishment of three years' imprison- ment with or without hard labour, as well as a fine, may be inflicted not only on public servants who accept bribes, but also ou those who offer them. The provisions of the Penal Code in force in that colony as regards offences of this description are, however, somewhat complicated. (D) Li Chi-on
(D) Olson, J.
(J) Simoes, M. P. (J) Talara, B. (Q) Silae, C. D. (V) Joseph, J. E. (V) Ruttonjee, J. H.
Over Age.
(Q) Pestonjee, R. (V) d' Aquino, E. G.
(J) Biard, H. V.
Preliminary (Pass).
(D) Herton, E. R.
Over Age.
(J) Costa, H.
GIRLS. In Hongkong, no power of inflicting hard
Senior (Pass). labour on offenders convicted of accepting or offering bribes exists, and this state of things(V) de Souza, A. M, A.A. (V) Mehta, S., A.A.
Junior (Pass). should not be allowed to continue. It is thought (V) Baker, A. E. J.
(V) Rodger, M, F. that the provisions of sections 3 and 4 of this Ordinance will meet the requirements of the (V) Henderson; I. C.
Over Age. (P) Rustomjee, G. M.
Preliminary (Pass) Over Age,
case.
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Section 7 of Ordinance No. 2 of 1869, which omitted some misdemeanours which might fitly have been included in the circumstances of this colony, is, accordingly repealed.
SPECIAL LICENSING SESSION.
On the 28th Dec., a special session of the Jus- tires of the Peace was held at the Magistracy to consider the application of G. H. Schwalm for a publican's license for the premises, formerly known as the Grand Hotel, Nos. 240, 242, and 244, Queen's Road Central, under the sign of the Central Hotel. Hon. H. E. Wodehouse presided and there were also present Dr. Hartigan, Rev. R. F. Cobbold, Messrs. G. Murray Bain. H. Wicking, and W. M. B. Arthur. Mr. Master appeared for the applicant. The Chairman read the police report, which was signed by Deputy Superintendent Howe. It stated that the applicant was a man of straw. He had never held a licence before and the ap- plication was merely a blind put forward by An agreement had Hock Goon and his wife. been entered into by the parties to the effect that Mr. Hock Goon had disposed of his interest in the house for $2,000, $200 to be paid down and the balance to be paid over as soon as the licence was granted, Hock Goon and his wife to remain in the place until the amount was paid. The smallness of the amount to be paid over at once showed that the sale was not bona fide and that it was decidedly objectionable for the Hock Goons to remain on the premises.
Mr. Master called for proof of the statements contained in the police report and handed the Magistrate a copy of the agreement mentioned' in the report.
Mr. Arthur mentioned that there were two applications for this house and in each case the same two sureties came forward. Apparently the man offering the best terms was accepted.
In answer to a question the applicant said the Hock Goous would remain in the house until the money agreed upon was paid.
(V) Marcus, M. (V) Yvanovich, A. M.
B-Baxter School; DDiocesan School; J-St. Joseph's College; Schools.
(B) Benning, A. (B) Logan, C. P=Private Tuition; Q-Queen's College; Victoria English
MASONIC INSTALLATIONS.
At the regular meeting of the Ionic Lodge, No. 1781, held at Amoy on the 14th December, Bro. John Hutchison was installed as Worship- ful Master for the ensuing year, and appointed and invested his officers as follows:-S.W., Wor. Bro. F. Cass: J.W., Bro. W. E. Keay; Treasurer, Wor. Bro. F. B. Marshall; Secretary, Bro. F. H. Edwards; S.D., Wor. Bro. C. S. Po- well; J.D., Bro. C. H. Best; D.C., Bro. A. Piehl; Steward, Bro. A. B. Barrier; I.G., Bro. H. T. T. Moller; Tyler, Bro. J. Phillips.
At the regular meeting of the Corinthian Lodge, No. 1806, Amoy, held on the 11th December, Bro. J. G. Gotz was installed as Worshipful Master for the ensuing year, and appointed and invested his officers as follows:- SW., Bro. J. H. Pearson; J.W., Bro. E. Q. Cooper; Treasurer. Bro. Lee Khong Teek; Secretary. Bro. F. H. Edwards; S.D., Bro. R. C. Radomski; J.D., Bro. F. H. Lucassen; D.C., Wor. Bro. F. B. Marshall; Steward, Wor. Bro. B. Nicholls; I.G., Wor. Bro. B. N. Jenkins; Tyler, Bro. J. Phillips.
A regular meeting of the Zetland Lodge was beld on 27th Dec., when Bro. G. J. B. Sayer was installed as Worshipful Master for the ensuing year by the Right Worshipful District Grand Master, Hou, C. P. Chater, C.M.G., assisted by Wor. Bro. E. C. Ray, D.D.G.M., and the Lodge officers. Wor. Bro. Sayer Grand then appointed and installed his officers as follows:-S.W., Bro. J. Lochead; J.W., Bro. G. Piercy, Junr.; Treasurer, Wor. Bro. G. A. Caldwell; Secretary. Bro: H. W. Ken- nett; S.D., Bro. G. C. Hayward; J.D., Bro.
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