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Mr. PLAYFAIR-Is it permissible to ask a question of the candidate ?
The CHAIRMAN The noties says, “Any other matters connected with the order of pro- ceeding would be determined by the wishes of the majority of the Justices present.
Mr. PLAYFATE-1. would like to ask him
one question. I would like to ask him whether there is any truth in what has been stated in the public press that his duties on the Exoutive Council muzzle him on the Legislative Council? The CHAIRMman was about to ask the direc tion of the Justices on the matter when,-
The Hon. C. P. CHATER remarked-I may
Save the time of the Justices of the Peace pre sent by stating that it is absolutely wrong.
The CHAIRMAN Well, the question has been answered by the honourable gentleman.
Mr. PLAYTAIR-That is all right. The CHAIRMAN-I have recived no other nomination, If no other Justice wishes to nominate any candidate I now call for a show
of hands.
This résulted in 39 Justices voting for Mr.
Chater and none against.
The CHAIEMAN declared Mr. Chater un- animously elected.
Mr. CHATER said-Gentlemen: I have once again to thank you most sincerely for this
THE HONGKONG WEEKLY PRESS AND
THE SOUTH AFRICAN FUND.
A VARIETY ENTERTAINMENT IN AID, On Saturday evening a variety entertainment in aid of the South African Fund was given in the Theatre Royal under the patronage of H. E. Sir Henry and Lady Blake, H.E. Major-Gen eral and Mrs. Gascoigne, Rear-Admiral and Mrs. Bruce, Sir Thomas. Jackson, and all the leading citizens of Hongkong. The theatre had been appropriately decorated for the occa sion. A trophy of Union Jacks adorned each side of the stage, whilst the dress circle was enclosed with British flags, which, the night being somewhat sharp, added considerably to the coziness and brightness of the scene. There was a crowded audience. Every seat in the dress circle had been bespoken, and the other A more parts of the house were also filled. representative audience of the British com- munity in Hongkong could not have been got together. The Army, Navy, Government offi- eials, commercial men, and the general classes all joined to show their appreciation of the
effort to relieve the sufferers from the war.
The Band of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers o0- cupied the orchestra, and they opened the pro- The Poet's Song" gramme with the overture"
(Godfrey), Mr. G. H. Ardron followed with the song "Who carries the gun "(Leslie Stuart), of which he gave an admirable rendering. A
tambourine dance was the next item. It was
renewed mark of your confidence in me by re-elesting me to represent you in the Legis. tive Council of this colony. This is the fourth time you have done me this honour, a fact I can record with equal pride and pleasure. taken part in by Miss Anita D'Almada e Castro, Miss Minnie D'Almada e Castro, Miss Bayer, First in 1886, when your there representative, Miss Mabel Seth, Miss M. D'Almada Remedios, Mr. Frederick Sassoon, went home on leave, you elected me to act for him. Twelve months and Miss F. D'Almada Remedios. This was
au exceedingly pleasing exhibition. The danc later on, in 1887, I was abroad on a short holi. day in India, you again unanimously electeding was graceful and the dresses pretty, whilst me as your representative for the fourth time
in six years. On the completion of that period, early in 1894, you a third time elected me unanimously for a further term of six years, which will expire on the 14th instant, and now you have for a fourth time chosen we to repre- Bent you for another period of six years. If God spares my life and am able to serve for those six years, I shall have represented you in the Legistative Council for nineteen continu. ous years, which you will admit is a long term. Well, gentlemen, I can promise you that if I complete that period, I shall then ask you to elect some younger and more energetic man than myself, for I think a time comes when the seniors step aside to make room for new
comers and fresh blood. During the thirteen year I have already served on the council, I can conscientiously assure you I have had but one object in view, and that object has been the promotion of the best interests and welfare of the colony
the effect was enhanced by the limelight. An encore was demanded. Mrs. W. W. Campbell next appeared in the song “Il Bacio" (Arditi), and in response to a recall she substituted Ninon." Mrs. Campbell has a beautiful and well-cultivated voice, which showed to particular Ninon." Mr. G. P. Lammert advantage in "
“The Absent-Minded Beggar," to musio sang composed by Mr. A G. Ward, orgainst, of St. John's Cathedral. Mr. Lammert did his part well and was deservedly encored. The musical composition, however, hardly goes with suffi. oient swing to ensure any great popularity.
The first part of the programme concluded with the comedietta "My Milliner's Bill" This little piece was one of the features of the evening. It was taken part in by Mrs. Borrett, Viscount Suirdale, and Mr. Noble, the first named appearing as Mrs. Merridew, the second as Mr. Merridew, and the third as the servant. Before her marriage Mrs. Merridew variety hall favourite, and was reputed to be the best dressed woman on the stage. After
[January 13, 1900. characters being represented by Mr. Mitchell ("Lydia "), Mrs. Lowson ("Dorothy"), Mr. G. P. Lammert("Sherwood"), Mr. C. H. Lammert {“ Wilder”), and Dr. J. A. Lowson ("Luppit"). This was another very successful performance, those who took part in it being thoroughly deserving of the hearty applause which greeted their efforts. The costumes were very good Dr. Lowson's capital get-up as the old country publican was particularly commented upon. A couple of selections by the Zither and Man- doline Band of H.M.S. Barfleur took very well, ||whilst the outlass and nine-pounder gun drill by seamen from the same vessel was uproariously applauded. Mr. C. H. Grace theronghly stirred the audience by his spirited singing of "Soldiers of the Queen." Miss Anita D'Almada e Castro next appeared in dance, "Silver spray." This was another very pretty exhibition, and the fair dancer was warmly applauded and re- called. The programme concluded with a most striking tableau entitled "Britannia.” ⠀ Mrs.
arms of the service in Hongkong were repre Gedge appeared as Britannia, and the various sented. The proceedings terminated with the singing of "God save the Queen,” Mrs. Val- lings taking the solo. Those resposiable for the drawing up of the programme are deserving of every credit, as it was most admirably ar- ranged.
The Committee have to thank-Trustees of
City Hall for use of Theatre, Lt. Col. Bertie and Officers, R.W.F., for Band, the Gas and Electric Light Companies for free lighting, the four local newspapers for free advertise- ments. Messrs. Robinson & Co. and Lane, Craw. ford & Co., for pianos, Messrs. Quedes & Co. for sundry printing, the Hongkony Telegrapk for programmes, the China Mail for tickets, Messrs. Brower & Co. for loan of pictures, the Tramway Company for extra trams, Mr. Lau A Yau for running the booking office, the A.D.C. for scenery, property, dresses, &c., Messrs. Kruse & Co. for welsbach apparatus
THE RECENT FIRE AT WEST POINT.
OPENING OF THE ENQUIRY ON THURSDAY.
On Thursday afternoon Mr. Gomperts opened an enquiry at the Magistracy into the circum- stances connected with the recent disastrous fire at West Point, on which occassion three godowns were completely gutted and other damage done. Representatives of the different insurance companies interested were present and suggested some of the questions put to the
witnesses.
was '8 Captain Buperintendent May, who conducted the enquiry, said he proposed in the first in-
(Applause) How could it be otherwise, seeing her marriage she endeavours to maintain this stance to show the contents of the godowns.
that I have spent more than two-thirds of my
life in it, and that all my interests are bound up with its prosperity. I have shared in its ad- versity, I have partaken of its prosperity. I may have made mistakes--who amongst us has not-but I can truly say that my conclusion were taken for the best, and that if I made mis- takes I suffered for them. Gentlemen, it is said
that experience teaches, and I claim to be open to its teachings, so that we will hope that the new period on which we are entering may be marked by greater prudence and a ripened discretion. I thank you again for the great honour you have done me in electing we four times
Council to represent you in the
(Applause).
The CHAIRMAN-That, gentlemen, is all the business before the meeting. It will now be my duty to make a proper report of the pro- ceedings to His Excellency the Governor.
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reputation, with the result that her dress
a year has been allowance of £200 ceeded by twice that amount. She is threat ened with legal proceedings, and is at her wits end to know what to do. She fears to tell her husband of her dilemma. He, however, has been enlightened from another source, and las arranged matters, but decides to give his wife a lesson before informing her of this. Conse- quently he disguises himself and sends the poor lady into a fit of terror by representing himself as "a man in possession." He proceeds to mark the furniture Lot 1," "Lot 2," etc., and only consents to delay extreme measures on condi. tion that she entertains him with a song and dance, which he professes to have admired in her variety hall days. She agrees to this, and the unwelcome visitor subsequenty takes his de- parture. Her husband immediately afterwards makes his appearance. Explanations ensue, and at rest. It will the lady's mind is set
that there is nothing very special Mr. E. Georg, ju his weekly share list dated be seen 6th January, says :-The December settlements about the comedietta itselt. It owed its success have passed off better than expected, and on entirely to the clever acting of Mrs. Borrett and Tuesday the market opened very strong with Viscount Suirdale, who certainly eminently Viscount Suirdale's buyers for a good many stocks. A very fair distinguished themselves. general business has been transacted during the disguise as "the man in possession" was ex. week, and at rates which, in most cases, show cellent, whilst Mrs. Borrett's dancing was very a substantial improvement upon those ruling | clever. before the holidays. The market closes strong "with an inclination to buy, and this in spite of the fact that financial facilities are difficult to obtain at present, which feature presents a Strong probability of an increased demand as soon as money becomes more abundant again.
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Chan Sy, who keeps the accounts for the Chap Yik Godown, was the first witness called. He said he resided on the premises; and produced the books kept by ‘him show. ing what was stored in the godown at the time of the fire, with the exception of the contents of three compartments which were rented out. The godown was divided into nine compartments, No. 1 was his office, No. 2, 3, ane 4, were godowns, No. 5 was used by the jokid to live in, and Nos. 6, 7, 8, and 9 were godowngs In No. 2 godown there were stored 463 pack- ages of dre crackers and another lot of 34. There were 12 packages of fire-crackers in No. 9. His book showed that there other packages of crackers stored without the godown being book referred to seven other gedowns, which specified. Besides the Chap Yik Godown his were' not burned. The last named orsokers were stored in No. 256 Godown, where a fire took place last October. He was in the colony at the time of the fire, living in the godown.
Cheung Choi, the court translator,said he had examined the books produced, and certified that the entries therein corresponded with those in the translation produced. He read out these items.
Other evidence as to the contents of the
godowns was given, and the enquiry was adjourned,
The Band opened the second part of the programme with the overture "On Land and
The return of cases of communicable disease Water" (Dankley). Mrs. G. R. Vallings was recalled for Blumenthal's "The Requital," | reported last week shows that there were two fresh cases of plague with three deaths and one which she sang beautifully. The next item was a selection from the first act of " Dorothy,” the | case of enteric fever.
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