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floor without the permission of the Sanitary Board,
To paragraph 13 we desire to add
We are further of opinion that no cubicles erected or to be re-erected in future shall be placed nearer than six feet to any window the area of which is included in calculating the required window area of one-tenth of the floor
area.
We also desire to add the following:- 17. Upon mature consideration we strongly recommend that the further erection of dwel- ling-houses of a greater depth than 30 feet, which cannot be ventilated and lighted on each floor from the back as well as from the front, should be absolutely prohibited and such ventila- tion should be provided by means of an open space, or yard, of an area not less than one-eighth of the area occupied by the building.
T. H. WHITEHEAD, N. J. EDE. Hongkong, 9th March, 1898.
PRINCE HENRY'S MOVEMENTS.
Shanghai, 25th April.
THE HONGKONG WEEKLY PRESS AND
HONGKONG VOLUNTEER CORPS.
DISTRIBUTION OF PRIZES BY LADY
sence.
CARRINGTON.
[May 7, 1898.
ledged the small service of Lady Carrington in distributing the prizes. Allow me on behalf of the officers, non-commissioned officers, and men, to thank you very much for your kindness in The parade ground of the Hongkong Volun-attending our little concert to-night, and also; teers presented an attractive appearance on
let me make our acknowledgments to His Ex- Saturday evening on the occasion of the distri-cellency Major-General Black and Mrs. Black for bution of prizes by Lady Carrington, wife of the honouring us with their presence. (Applause.) genial and popular Commandant. The square
I am very sorry to think, and I am sure you will was out-lined by lanterns, and at one end stood all concur in that feeling, that this is probably a stage in the draping of which the Union Jack the last occasion on which we shall have figured conspicuously, the Stars and Stripes also their presence at our prize distribution. You having a place. The weather was most favour- kuow what this concert is for. It is to raise able the evening being pleasantly cool-and the necessary funds for the maintenance of this had the effect of inducing quite a rumber the Band. You probably know that the Band of people to find their way to the Parade Ground. has only been organised and working for the His Excellency Major-General Black and Mrs. last six or seven months, and you will be Black honoured the promoters with their pre- surprised to hear that up to the present it has practically cost the Corps not a penny, owing to the exertions of a few enthusiastic members, at the head of whom has been Battery-Sergeant- Major Duncan. (Applause.) I am sure all the members of the Corps feel very grateful to him and the others for what they have done. (Applause.) A good many of you were at the Inst inspection, and I think you will agree with me that the result of some six or seven months' practice was fairly creditable to the Band. They practised with very great assiduity. I am inclined to think some friends of mine who live is the neigbourhood of Headquarters. are of opinion that they practise with rather too much assiduity-(laughter)-especially when the big drum is beaten by a strong arm. So much for the Band. With regard to the Corps just let me say one word or two. We have had I think on the whole a very prosperous and happy year. His Excellency was kind enough to compliment us on the Parade Ground at the last annual in-
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The band of the King's Own Regiment, con- ducted by Acting Band-Master George, were in attendance. They opened the programme with an
overture by Kela Bela “Roman- tique "--subsequently contributing Music to Henry VIII." and The Geisha." The en- tertainment throughout was most enjoyable. His Royal Highness Prince Henry of Prussia Though in the open air the artistes could be left Shanghai for the South this morning after heard distinctly in every part of the ground. a stay of eight days. During his visit here the Mr. B. Carter, who took the place of Mr. E. Prince, who travelled simply as an Admiral of Mirow, was the first vocalist to appear, giving the German Navy, has made the most favour- an excellent rendering of "The song that shall able impression by his courtly yet simple man-
live for ever.
Baudsman Upton followed with ner and his urbanity to people of all classes "The British Jubilee," a comic ditty which was and nationalities. He arrived at the P. & 0.
80 well appreciated that he had to oblige jetty at 10.30 a.m. when there were a large again. Messrs. Broadhurst and Whiting came number of residents, official and general, forward as "The two Macs" and kept the au- assembled to see him off in the P. & O. tender dience in a roar the whole of the time they oc- Victoria, which took him down to the Gefion cupied the stage. Gunner Williams also cou- at Woosung. H.R.H. sent this morning for tributed to the humorous part of the pro- Capt. Pattisson and Capt. Mackenzie and gramme, being encored for "That is where they personally thanked them for the admirable found me." The rollicking song
Ho Jolly police arrangements made during his visit, Jenkins " was done full justice to by Gunner upon which subject H.R.H, congratulated the Crispin, Mr. Van Nierop was recalled for officers named. The Prince, attended by his Take a pair of sparkling eyes," which he ren Aide-de-Camp, Capt. Muller, Baron Von dered with excellent taste and effect, and Mr. der Goltz, and Dr. Stuebel, Consul-General, Somerton's pleasing voice was heard to great came down to the jetty punctually at the hour advantage in "The promise of life," which was appointed, and was warmly cheered by all pre-enthusiastically received. Mr. Muskett, who sent as he embarked. Several of the Consuls recited · Ballad of East and West," showed were at the Jetty to see him off, and Sir Nicholas himself to be an elocutionist of no mean order, and Lady Hannen accompanied him to the Mrs. Sherwood and Messrs. A.. J. Farr and G. tender. The Chinese officials, some of whom Grimble efficiently acted as accompanists. had been about at the place at 9.30, but went away again, just arrived as the tender was getting away into the stream, and the Provincial Governor Kwei, Treasurer Nieh and the Taotai Tsai, though they burried up at the last minute with almost undignified haste, were only able to wave their adieux over the water. As the Victoria passed the revenue cruiser Ping ching, the men were lined up on deck and the flag was dipped as the tender went by. H.R.H. proceeds in the Gefion to Matsu near Foochow, where the Deutschland lies disabled, and it is expected that the Gefion will either tow her back to Hongkong for further repairs, or will tow her up to Kiaochao.
In any
case it is expected that the Prince will be back here for the Races, if he does not go over to Manila to watch the impending American naval opera- tions against that port, which as a naval officer he is said to be naturally anxious to see.— China Gazette.
[SPECIAL TELEGRAMS TO THE "DAILY PRESS."
SHANGHAI, 29th April. Prince Henry is at Matsu with three war-ships.
SHANGHAI, Ist May. Prince Henry, with the Deutschland, Gefion, and Kaiserin Augusta, is expected at Woosung to-morrow (Monday) to coal.
SHANGHAL, 1st May. The Gefion, with Prince Henry on board, has gone to Manila,
SHANGHAI, 2nd May. Prince Henry and his squadron will proceed to Kiaochau after coaling.
SHANGHAI, 4th May. The Gefion joins the Squadron, leaving Woosung for Kiaochau to-night. The Cormoran probably goes to Manila,
The Spanish transport Isla de Panay, Capt. Baste, from Manila for Barcelona, arrived at Singapore on the 25th April. She had on board 101 officers, 44 soldiers, and 39. passengers. It was reported that she had come in in disguise, but this, the Straits Times says, was wholly wrong; the vessel was not disguised in any way.
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Lady CARRINGTON distributed the prizes as follows:-200 yards handicap, Guuner R. Hen. derson. 400 yards handicap, Gunner J. H. R. Hance. 500 yards handicap, Sergeant R. V. Rutter. Field Battery championship, Gunner W. Stewart. Maxim Corps championship, Sergeant G. P. Lammert. Corps championship, Gunner W. Stewart. Corps championship 1897, Sergeant G. P. Lammert, Aggregate handicap, Sergeant R. Rutter, Gunner W. Stewart, Sergeant G. C. Hayward, Gunner W. Hart, Sergeant F. Smyth, Battery Sergeant- Major G. Duncan, Corporal A. Brown, Gunner J. Wilkinson, Gunner J. Swanston, Corporal D. Gow, Bombardier W. M. Deas, Gunner T. Donaldson, C.-Q.-M-Sergeant G. Watling, Bombardier A. Nobbs. Recruits' prize, Gunner W. A. Baker. Instructor's prize, Sergeant R. Fitton, 1st K.O.R. Baud prizes: 1st, Gunner W Hart; 2nd, Corporal A. Brown. Signalling and trumpeter's prize, Trumpeter C. Plinston. Inter..... Corps Challenge Cup: Winners (Field Battery) -Captain A. Chapman, Battery-Sergeant-Major Duncan, Lieut. McDonald, Sergt. G. C. Hay- ward, Sergt. P. Rutter, Corporal A. Brown, Corporal D. Gow, Gunner W. Stewart. Officers' Cup, Lieut. M. W. Slade. 200 yards rapid, Sergeant G. P. Lammert. Camp Gazette Cup, Sergeant G. P. Lammert. Consolation Cup, Gunner F. Richardson. Volley firing, Serge- ant McPhail's section. 64-pounder competition, No. 1 detachment, Sergt. G. C. Hayward. Seven-pounder competition, No. 1 section, Lieut. W. Machell. Machine Gun Competition, No. 3 detachment, Sergt. E. C. Shepherd.
Lient. SLADE, stepping up to Lady Carring. ton with a handsome bouquet-As the winner of the Officers' Cup it becomes my pleasing duty to ask you to accept this bouquet on behalf of the officers and men of the corps. (Applause.) Lady CARRINGTON-Thank you very much. Three cheers and a "tiger" were given for Lady Carrington.
Sir JOHN CARRINGTON, who was received with applause, said-It is my duty to acknow- ledge the kind way in which you have acknow.
spection, and to say that we had done our drill better than at the previous inspection. That was comment we are grateful for. We still have our faults. We are sensible of our faults. We speak of them among ourselves, and are fully persuaded in our own minds to mend them as soon as we can. I hope that during the next year the same good feeling and fellowship which has prevailed among the officers, non-commis. sioned officers, and men during the past year will be continned and if possible augmented, and I hope that if 12 months hence I have the pleasure of standing before an audience similar to that which I see before me to-night I shall be able to speak as well of the Corps as I am proud to be able to do to-night, (Applause). Through the kindness of His Excellency the Major-General, I was appointed to command the Corps some year and a half ago, and I can only say that during that year and a half it has been my pride and pleasure to see that the Corps has gone on increasing, and I hope it always will. (Applause.)
Mr. FRANCIS, Q.C.-Three hearty cheers for Sir John Carrington, the best Commandant the Hongkong Volunteer Corps has ever bad.
The request was heartily complied with, and Sir John bowed his acknowledgments.
An amusing sketch entitled "The smart boy" was then given, the characters being taken as follow-Mr. A. Roberts, Bandsman Carter; Edgar Vere de Vere, Bandsman Upton; the Smart Boy, Corpl. Williams.
The proceedings terminated with the playing of the National Anthem by the Band.
THE STRANDING OF THE" SISLAN,”
MARINE COURT OF ENQUIRY.
On 3rd May a marine court of enquiry was held at the Harbour Master's Office for the purpose of making enquiry respecting the cir cumstances connected with the stranding of the British steamer Sishan (John Jenkins, master). The court was composed as follows:-Comman- der R. Murray Rumsey, RN., Stipendiary Magistrate; Staff Commander Richard J. Rogers, R.N., H.M.S. Tamar; Captain Inman Sealby, Coptic; Captain W. R. Rendle, Sung- kiang; and Captain J. Williamson, Choufa.
A letter from Messrs. Bradley and Co., agents for the Sishan, was read.
John Jenkins said-I am master of the British steamer Sishan. I have been on her three months. I have a master's certificate, No. 378, of Hongkong, dated 1888. We were bound from Hongkong to Swatow and left Hongkong on Friday, 22nd April, with a general cargo. The ship's draught of water on leaving Hong-
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