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October 27
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OBSERVER:
HONGKONG VOLUNTEERS IN CAMP.
QUE REPRESENT
Bunday Night. **The Hongkong Volunteers, went into, camp at Kowloon on the evening of the 19th inst, at 5.15.
“In conséquence of the occupation, of Stone- PAMANINGAR fastingen cutter's Island Jugen
by detachment of Indian troops, the Hongkong Volunteer Corps had to look round for fresh site for their annual camp of instruction, which commenced on Fri- day evening, 19th inst,, and some elevated off Austin Road, Kowloon, near the Police Range, ground was fired upon. is ample room for the tents, which are a great improvement on those of previous years, being of the Indian pattern double covering, Accommodation has been provided for 330, men, and 80 Lar the attendance has been satisfactory. The sergeants have a couple of tents allotted to them for meals, and the men eight, a canteen with open front being close at hand.
The entertainments promise to be much better
than heretofore. A committee, composed of Lient, Armstrong, Sergeant King and Bombar dier King, have arranged for three or four con certs and football matches and tugs of war. The concerts will be held on a piece of sloping ground close to the camp, on which a stage has been erected.
The
„programme of{ drills is pretty much as usual-one before breakfast, one after, and
third in the afternoon.
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CHINA OVERLAND TRADE REPO
THE MURDERS AND PIRACY
ON THE NÀO CHÂU
October
Não-c did steal,
other money and and further the tent to commit such pirač feloniously, wilfully, and thought, kill and murder
Atthe Magistracy on the 20th inst. Mr. Hase-of- allver land (as Coroner) and M. Leon Gme. Le Roux the French Consul (as representing the French Republic) eat to enquire into the circumstances attending the deaths of Leong Tai Yau and To Kit, seamen of the launch Não-chan which took place on the 12th inst., while the launch was on the high seas.
To Kit, mariners on board the said ship Nao-
chau.
the
Dr. Thompson said he was the Medical Officer Publio Mortuary. On the 15th inst. he ex-|: in charge of post mortem examinations at the CONCERTAT ST. GEORGE'S HALL. stated to have been brought from the launch amined the bodies of two Chinese who were lis Nao-chau, and both of whom were identified by the Captain, Cheong Kwai, and by Leong Hang Kee, the compradors. On the body of To Kitas e there were two bullet wounds on the left arm and one in the abdomen. There were three on the right leg; one on the right hand, several compound fractures of bones in various parts of the body and he (witness) was of opinion that death had been caused from gunshot wounds. There was a gun-shot wound on the body of the compradore, the bullet passing through the right lung, He (Dr. Thompson) on the right side of the upper part of the chest
was of opinion that the cause of death had been hemorrhage through the bullet wound in the chest.
Sabeonption Concert
Messrs. Aleg Marsh and A. G. Ward's First at St. George's Hall last night, beginning o clock. A large and, representative gathe Lady Blake, and suite, an vas present, inclu hi. H
proved a thorough succes to end. Mr. Messrs. Lamm-tana Brewitt, Mis. Messrs. Ward, Grimble, Graca, and Schro- pass a most pleasant evening Encores wer most eager to express its approbation to instrumentalists, enabled all present to
occasion, indeed, little too early, thereb frequent throughout, and the audience,
ing the end of that fine song Cheong Kwai, the captain of the launch, said the evening, of course, was the magnificent
dered by Mr. Marah. The main attrad that the vessel belonged to Messrs. Seulfort and Co., and traded between here and Kwongchau-Mrs. Mudie, Mrs. Lane, Mr. Marsh, and Mr.
song bycle, "In a Persian Garden, ** 1 win. On the 12th instant as they were making Lammert introduced to Hongkong & composi- their way from the latter port to Hongkong, tion which we are not likely to forget soon. The and when a little N.W. of Mongs-shan, at about
quartette blended excellently, though Mr. Lam half past twelve in the morning, they were boarded by three men who immediately made had just arrived from camp, we believe. All mert was a trifle hoarse towards the end he for the bridge. The pilot, quarter master, and four performers came in for unstinted applause, the bridge together, and the two ladies, who were both making their
the witness were on
Life,
peared on one
ren. on of
which
After the Saturday morning's drill the Com- and without saying a word the three men début, Mrs. Mudie as soprano, and Mrs. Lane mandant (Lient. Col. Sir John Carrington, C.M.G.) addressed a few words to the men, im pressing upon them the importance of making the best use of their time in camp..
Last night Lieut. Armstrong noted as Chair:
at a concert. Some capital songs were
This morning at eight o'clock there Church Parade for all units, the Presbyterian Chaplain (the Rev. G. W. Williams) preaching He delivered a most able and appropriate dis- course,L
This afternoon a football match took place between teams selected from the Field Battery and A Machine Gun Company, the Field Battery winning by four goals to nihan dan
There have been a good many visitors in camp this evening, including a number of ladies.
Wednesday Night.
commenced hacking at them with sharp pointed axes which they had in their hands. Witness managed to throw one of the pirates overboard, and he was drowned, but a two remaining
short time afet in pushing the quartermaster
pirates succeeded
over board to meet with a similar fate. Witness up in the after cabin whence they were and the pilot were then taken below and locked subsequently taken out and put in the forecastle, where the remainder of the crew were im- prisoned.**
Leong Hang Ki said it was about midnight when he first heard the pirates, and shortly afterwards he was beaten with some sticks, locked in the forecastle, and struck with thean are, rendering him unconscious. On his coming to and being released he found the
cases of silver valued at $32,000. a'silver watch men had gone, and had taken with them 14
This afternoon being observed as a half
thanked for the pleasure which they have chven
as contralto, instantly made their hearers feel that a distinct addition has been made to the vocal resources of the colony. If only the succeeding concerts are up to the standard of the first, Mesars Marsh and Ward are heartily to be to all who are fortunate enough to hear taken place in Hongkong for many years, if Certainly no better musical entertainment has
ever.
We must not omit to mention that the Con- Piano to, gave great satisfaction, its lone and cert Grand Piano, supplied by the Robinson quality being all that could be désired. (It was we understand, specially constructed for concert work in the Far East by the makers, Mosere, John Brinsmead and Sons, 2015 ashy 20
The Programme, was:
SAAT IS Asy, quite ■ agærter (of visitors belonging to a military gentleman, two watches 1.1
came to the camp, the figure being considerably augmented in the evening, it being guest-night, Among those who were present at dinner were H. E the Governor and H. E. Major-General Gascoigne, both being received on their arrival by a guard of honour composed of the three Tachice, Gan Companies, in charge of Cap-
Vaughan
After dinner a capital concert took places, In the afternoon the different unit went out for shooting practice, the Machine Gon Com panies going to a spot on the Kowloon City Road behind, Yaumati, and the other units to other parts of the Peninsula, que antes.
→ Thursday Night Before breakfast this morning the different ere marched on to the Parade ground in Bobinson
here they were put throngh drill by the Commandant (Lient, John Carrington, C. M. G.), who come the men at the conclusion of the dife anta, mying that considering that little Battalion drill they had done
"Machine Gun Com
got › by “G” place.
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belonging to a man named Ling, and a gold mounted bangle. A case of brandy, a bag of angar, a pair of binoculars, four Winchester car 2. bines, an aneroid barometer, a revolver, and a clock were also taken away.
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Detective Inspector Hanson, who conducted the proceedings on behalf of the police, said 3 Song. that it was most advisable to have the fact that the cargo was broached on the Record,' as the Chinese Government would have something to work upon, and might be able to "place" 5. Song...... the missing cargo, M; Therny manager of Messrs Soulfort & Co. the the
owners of the launch having given formal 6. Song..., evidence of ownership, said he about to visit Kwongchauwan in a few would communicate the result of his to Mr. Hanson. Yeong Bing, the engineer the launch said he was awakened by the nois on deck, and rushed up from the where he was on duty, after Leung The latter was shot immediately he deck He then we
rent below
again, quently by peering £50 robbers leavs
below two of the
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PART FIRST,
Duet (Prelude to Act li
TV Henry VIII") · Gerinan
G. Grimble and A. G Ward
"Oh, Star of Eve” (from
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(b)* “ To Antho KRONER
Mr Also The Requital Mrs. Mudie
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"Beloved, it is
-Mrs. Brewitt
Lovely Spring
Mr. G. P. Laminert
Wagner
Halion
Blumenthal
7. Trio (two Violins and "Pla (orts)
Mosers. C. Schröter, L.. Gr 8. Song:
9. Song*...
10. Quartatte Mesdame
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the 12th
Bong Cycle
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