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and to take the seat of honour at the supper table. His Royal Highness had Mrs. Black on his right; and was supported by the following ladies and gentlemen: The Acting Governor and Lady Carrington, Admiral Seymour and Mrs. Bell-Trving. Sir John Carrington and Mrs. Holland, the Commodore and Mrs. Von Looper, Hon. J. J. Bell-Irving and Mrs. Jackson, Hon. T. Sercombe Smith and Mrs. Wise, Hon. C. P. Chater and Mrs. May, and Mr. Von Looper.
The catering was carried out by Messrs. Madar and Farmer, of the New Victoria Hotel, and as usual they were most careful in seeing that the arrangements for the supper were in every way satisfactory. The following was the
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Hors D'Oeuvres. Lobster Mayonnaise Chicken Mayonnaise Ham Sandwiches Beef Sandwiches Caviare Sandwiches Sardine Sandwiches
Boned Capon with trouffles Paté de Fois Gras in Aspic Joints.
Baron of Béef
Roast Saddle of Mutton Roast Turkey and Ham Boiled Shanghai Corned Beef Game.
Game Pie Boar's Head Roast Pheasant Quail Jelly Tomatoes Celery Lettuce Watercress Pastry.
Blanc-Mange Almond Macaroons Mince Pies Finger Cakes Chocolate Sponge Cakes Dessert.
Vanilla Ice Cream Assorted Jelly Maraschino Jelly Strawberry Ice Cream
Bons-Bons
Beef Tea Cocoa Coffee Cheese, Fruits.
THE HONGKONG WEEKLY PRESS AND ́
The menu card was most artistically and appropriately illustrated by "H.W.B." At the head was the double eagle and a representa- tion of H.M.S. Centurion, and on the left side was drawn the Prince's ship Deutschland, be- low which was a picture of a British and a German sailor smoking the pipe of peace.
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[April 2, 1898,
“CHINA?
Mr. H. A. Ritchie, Superintendent of the P. and O. Company, writes us as follows :--
"I much regret to inform you that I have telegraphic advice to the effect that the R.M.S. China, from Australia, went ashore at Perim at 10.30 p.m. on Thursday, 24th March.
But during his short stay amongst us His Royal WRECK OF THW P. & 0. STEAMER Highness has shown that he has other claims to our esteem and regard-olaims which founded on his own personal merits. (Applause.) For it is the simple truth to say that His Royal Highness, by his frank and chivalrons bearing, by his courtesy and considerate manner, by his love of manly games and sports, and by other qualities characteristic of a true sailor Prince, has during his sojourn amongst us won the hearts of all with whom he has been brought into contact in this colony. (Lond applause and cheers.) I call upon you, therefore, to drink, with the greatest cordiality, and with the fullest honours the toast which I now propose to you, "The Health of His Royal Highness Prince Henry of Prussia,
The whole company rose and honoured the toast by singing "For he's a jolly good fellow." Prince HENRY OF PRUSSIA, in reply, said- Your Excellency, ladies, and gentlemen, pray believe me if I say that I am deeply grateful for the words Sir John Carrington has just ex- pressed, and which I, personally, hardly deserve. At the same time, allow me to thank the civil com- munity of Hongkong for this perfectly charming reception which you have offered me to-night. I also thank all of you for the bospitality shown to myself and to the officers of His Imperial Majesty's Navy during our stay in Hongkong. (Applause.) Hospitality is a quality which is known amongst all the Europeans in the East, but allow me to say it is nothing uncommon in a British colony and amongst loyal subjects of Her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen. (Hear, hear and applause.) I. therefore, may be allowed to propose the toast of the colony of Hongkong, (Hear. hear and applause.) In so doing, I request my fellow-officers to join with me in giving three hearty cheers for the welfare of this colony. (Load Applause).
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The cheers were enthusiastically given. His EXCELLENCY THE ACTING GOVERNOR. in responding, said-Your Royal Highness, I rise at somewhat short notice to express the thanks of the community which I have the Lonour, however feebly, of representing, to Your Royal Highness for the gracious words which you have just uttered. There is nothing that can further the true interests of Germany which can injure the interests of the United Kingdom. (Hear, bear and applause). The Germans and the English are branches of the same stock our languages spring from a common root, and I see no reason under Heaven why we should not be friends. (Hear, hear, and loud applause). Therefore, on behalf of the whole nation, and on behalf of this community-which, although living under the British flag, still has amongst its inmates many men of your country -on behalf of that community I thank your Royal Highness and the officers of your squad. ron for the gracious way in which you have drunk to the health and prosperity of this colony. (Loud applause).
During the supper His Excellency the Act. ing Governor proposed "The Queen" and "The Emperor of Germany," and the toasts were loyally and enthusiastically honoured. Then Sir John Carrington proposed "H.R.H. Prince Henry of Prussia." This toast created a tremendous outburst of popular feeling, and when Sir John mentioned that the sailor Prince had, during his stay in the colony, won the hearts of all with whom he had been brought in to contact, the enthusiasm found ventin hearty cheers, and at the conclusion of Sir John's speech the whole audience rose and lustily sang "For he's a jolly good fellow." His Royal Highness, who spoke exceedingly well, returned thanks and then proposed the toast of "The com- munity of Hongkong." He spoke with much earnestness and emphasis of the hospitality of the British residents here and concluded by asking his brother officers to give them three ringing cheers. The Prince, with a full glass of cham- pagne in his right hand, led the cheering and I-March "King Cotton" then drank & bumper. His Excellency the 2-Overture "Light Cavalry Acting Governor made one of his characteristic | 3-Valse "Espana speeches in reply, and the party shortly after-4-Song "Loreley wards returned to the ball room. Dancing was 5-Selection "Reminiscences of all
Nations" kept up until two o'clock in the morning.
SPEECHES AT THE SUPPER.
His EXCELLENCY THE ACTING GOVERNOR proposed "The Queen" and "the German Em. peror," and both toasts were received with great oordiality, the band playing the National An. them.
Sir JOHN CARBINGTON-Your Excellency, ladies, and gentlemen, I have the honour to in- vite you to drink the toast of the health of our distinguished guest, His Royal Highness Prince Henry of Prussia. (Applause). When His Royal Highness came amongst us be came with a three-fold title to our respect. In the first place he is the son of the angust lady who was formerly our Princess Royal. (Applause.) In the next place he is the grandson of our beloved sovereign Her Majesty the Queen Empress (applause) and lastly, he is a Prince of the reigning house of the great and friendly Ger- man nation, by whose illustrious sovereign he has been entrusted with an important command in the German Navy. (Hear, hear, and applause.)
The Prince and party then returned to the
ball room.
The band of the Hongkong Regiment played the following programme of music during supper-
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.Sousa. Suppé ...Waldteufel. Nesvadba.
Godfrey. Caryll.
6---Barn Dance "Circus Girl"..
God Save the Queen. The following is a list of the sub-commit- tees:-
Invitation.-Commander Hastings, Hon. T. Sercombe Smith, Mr. M. Grote, Mr. G. de Champeaux, Mr. G. Stewart, Mr. David Wood (Hon. Secretary).
Decoration. Mr. R. Cooke, Mr. W. Wick- ham, Mr. H. P. Tooker, Mr. J. Ford, Mr. D. Macdonald, Mr. G. C. Anderson, Mr. W. Danby, Mr. G. A. Caldwell, Mr. P. Brewitt.
Wine and Supper. Mr. A. G. Wise, Mr. L. Suidter, Mr. C. Nicolle, Mr. J. M. Forbes, Mr. H. Bird, Mr. J. Y. V. Vernon.
Dance and Music.-Mr. D. Landale, Mr. A. G. Stokes, Mr. A. Haupt, Mr. A. Schellhass.
Card and Smoking Room.—Mr. J. McKie, Mr. G. Murray Bain, Mr. J. H. Lewis.
Cloak Rooms.-Mr. D. R. Crawford, Mr. T. Hongh.
Hon. Secretary.—Mr. E. W. Mitchell.
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"The passengers have been landed safely and steamers have gone to her assistance.
"The R.M.S. Cormondel, which sailed from Hongkong on the 5th instant, connected with the China at Colombo, and a list of the through passengers from China and Japan is appended."
LIST OF PASSENGERS, From Japan-Mr. V. Osborne, Captain N. P. Pollock, Mr. H. W. Commons, Mrs. H. Collbran, Miss Collbran, and Mrs. More.
From Shanghai-Mrs. Wade Gardner, 2 children and nurse, and. Mr. C. Smith.
From Hongkong-Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Ç. Platt, infant and amah; Mr. J. Randle, Mr. G. Rowe, Commander E. F. Donville, Mr. ande Mrs. Gompertz. Sergt. Foord and family. In- spector Hennessy and family, Sergt. Hall and family, Inspector Mann and family, Inspector Butlin and wife, and Mr. Call.
Reuter's telgram states that the vessel is full of water.
The China is one of the latest additions to the P. & O. Company's fleet, and the wreck will represent a loss to the Company's insurance fund of probably something like £250,000. The local Insurance Offices will also be affected by the lines they had on the cargo. The China was a sister ship to the Arabia, Egypt, and
India.
On 27th March we received the following communication from the Superintendent of the P. & O. Company:-
"With reference to my letter of yesterday's date respecting the stranding of the R.M.S.S. China at Perim, I have since received a telegram from our Agent at Aden, informing me that the passengers had all been transferred to the Company's steamer Carthage, all well, for Brindisi and London, and that the vessel was expected to leave Perim yesterday evening."
The Superintendent of the P. & O. Com- pany informs us that the following telegram has been received from the Company's Super- intendent at Bombay :-" Carthage left Perim evening of 27th March with all passengers mails specie and baggage ex China.”
THE OUTBREAK OF BUBONIC PLAGUE.
At a confidential meeting of the Sanitary Board, held after the ordinary meeting on 24th March, Health Districts Nos. 2, 4, 5, and 6 of the City of Victoria were declared infected with bubonic plague, under the provisions of by-law 25, made under Section 13 of Ordinance 15 of
1894.
The eastern boundary of No. 2, Health District is Wanchai Market, the western bound- ary is Garden Road, and the southern boundary is Bowen Road. The eastern boundary of Nos. 4, 5, and 6 Health Districts is Pedder and Wyndham Streets and Glenealy Path, the western boundary is Tank Lane and Cleverly Street, and the Southern boundary is Caine Road.
The official return issued on 28th March gives the following figures :-
Number of cases reported up till noon of
the 26th March
Number of cases reported during the past
24 hours
187
3
Total number of cases reported to date... 190 Number of deaths reported up till noon of
the 26th March
160 Number of deaths reported during the past
24 hours
Total number of deaths recorded to date 166-
WEEKLY ABSTRACT. Week ended.
Cases, Deaths. 1st January, 1898. nil
8th
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1
15th
nil
nil
22nd
11
29th 11
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5th February, 12th 19th
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