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water in the vicinity, and all the firemen could do was to stand impotently by and watch the fire burn itself out. The cook-house attached to the mat- shed also caught, and collapsed in five minutes, as did the matshed itself. The trees and her bage in the vicinity were set ablaze, but the fire did not make much headway in this direction, the vegetation being too green.
THE HONGKONG WEEKLY PRESS AND
Song (Comie)" Bobbing up and down like this." Mr. F. J. WALWYN, R.W.F. PART SECOND.
Selection
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** Band H.M.8. Undaunted. Song "Even Bravest Heart" ("Faust:") Gounod. Mr. G. P. LAMMERT. Solo (Violin). "Sylvia". Martin Marsick. Mr. Li A. DE Graca. (Accompanied by Professor Galuzzi.)
The Toreador" Mr. ALEC MARSH. "Kathleen Mavourneen "}
[December 18, 1900. LODGE ST. JOHN" INSTALLA,
TION AND BANQUET.
On Wednesday evening several important functions took place in connection with local Masonry, namely the installation of the B. W. Master eloot of the "Lodge St. John, No. 618, 8.c., the investment of the officers for the ensu Bizet.ing year, followed by a grand banquet, which was attended by representatives of all the local Cronch. Masonic lodges.
The ceremony of installation, which was Song... "A Song of Thanksgiving"... Alliton.very impressive, took place in the Masonic
The damage figures out at something over $300. The 'matshed itself was valued at that | Song
sum,
THE CONCERT IN ST. GEORGE'S HALL.
If success is to be judged by attendance-as assuredly in such ventures it must be-then the promoters of the concert in St. George's Hall on Tuesday evening in aid of the funds of the Royal Naval Canteen have reason for congratu lation. H. E. the Governor (Sir Henry Blake, G.C.M.G.) attended, and there were present a large number of naval and military officers, besides a numerous sprinkling of the general publio.
The opening selection by the band of H M.S. Undaunted, which was well received, was follow- ed by the appearance of Mr. C. Lammert, who sang All my World." Mr. Lammert possesses a very sweet tenor voice, and on this occasion may be said to have surpassed himself. The violin solos by Mr. L. A. de Graça (accompanied by Professor Galuzzi) wele a revelation in the pos- sibilities of the instrument. Mr. de Graça is a master of the violin, and combines accuracy of fingering with a certain fineness and delicacy of stroke that greatly enhances the melody His first solo (from Cavalleria Rusticana) was encored, and in response Mr. de Graça repeated the latter part of the selection Of Mrs. Mudie and Mr. Alec Marsh it is un- necessary to say that they fulfilled every expec- tation, and had to respond to enthusiastic encores. In "Afton Water," that fine old Scotch composition, Mrs. Mudie was heard to especial advantage, and brought vividly before her audience the deep pathos of the song.
As an extra taru the singer gave, “Within a mile o' Edinboro' Toon,” and portrayed to the fall the part of the backward young lady in the song. "Comin'
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thro' the Rye," with its lively, easy-going air, was sung in response to a hearty encoro for "Kathleen Mavourneen." Mr. Marsh's rich baritone voice was never heard to better ad-
Song
Recitation
Mrs. MUDIE.
Mr. E. E. HILL
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Mr. J. Mossor. Accompanists:-Mr. A. G. Ward and Professor GALUZZI.
HONGKONG VOLUNTEER CORPS.
A BALL TO BE HELD IN FEBRUARY.
Hall at 5 p.m. in the presence of the members. of the Lodge and many visiting brethren. The R. W. District Grand Master the Hon. C. P. Chater, C.M.G., assisted by P.D.J.M. E. C. Ray, installed the R. W. Master H. B. Bridger, and invested the offiosrs of Lodge St. John.
The following were the officers invested: Immediato Past Master, Wor. Bro. J. Lochead; Wor. Sen. Warden, Bro. W. Muskett; Trea- surer, Bro. W. C. Taylor; Senior Deacon, Inner Guard, Bro. G. Sim; Wor. Jun. Warden, Bro. H. Jewett; Organist, Bro. W. J. Terrill; Bro. J. A. Tarrant; Secretary, Bro. W. M. Dir. of Ceremonies, Wor. Bro. W. Farmer; Everall; Junior Deacon, Bro. H. A. Allen; the Tyler; Stewards, Bros. F. Allen and R.
A meeting in connection with the Hongkong Monday night for the purpose of considering the Volunteer Corps was held in the Institute on advisabality of giving a ball. The Commandant referring to the object of the gathering said it (Sir John Carrington, C.M.G.) presided, and in had been customary for the Corps to give a ball elapsed since the last it had been suggested every other year, and that as two years had Jones. that another should be arranged for. added that the matter had been brought up at in favour of a ball in view of the fact that it a meeting of officers, and the feeling was would be the means of bringing the members of the Corps together and in this way tend to have a beneficial effect. It was unanimously decided that a ball should be given and that the arrangements be left with the officers and the add to their number. $5 per member was the senior non-commissioned officers, with power to limit fixed upon, with $3 per friend, ladies being should come off some time in February. Be free. The meeting also decided that the affair fore separating the Commandant reminded the members of the field day on Saturday, im- pressing upon them the importance of muster ing in as large numbers as possible.
THE DRAMATIC SEASON.
After the ceremony the brethren descended to He the Banquet Hall, where they were joined by
a number of non-Masonic guests, and a com Hall had been splendidly decorated by the pany of about 160 sat down to dinner. The Decoration Committee, who, with coloured fairy lamps, illuminated emblems of the craft, plants and flowers, coloured tapestry, and. the many other things which lend themselves to the art of ornamentation, had transformed the and extremely picturesque dining-room. Con ordinarily bleak compartment into a brilliant spicuous amongst the decorations were the very signed by W. Bro. Farmer, placed at the end pretty illuminated insignia of the Lodge, de- of the room opposite the R. W. Master. An excellent dinner was provided by Messrs. Madar and Farmer, the wines being from Messrs. Watson & Co., Ld.
Playgoers will have a variety of entertain ments provided for them during the present season. The Taylor-Carrington troupe play from the 26th December to the 9th January, when the Pollard troupe are due, and the latter hold possession of the boards until the end of that month.
vautage. As encores he obliged with "The Yeoman's Wedding," in the hearty, rolling strains of which he especially delighted his hearers, and "Simon the Cellarer." Mr. G. P Lammert and Mr. E. E. Hill have good tenor voices, with an abundance of volume. The former had to acknowledge an encore. Com- ing to the lighter part of the programme, Theatre during the month of February and by Bro. Barrie. Bro. Tirrell sang well, re-
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The Amateur Dramatic Club will occupy tho
will give as usual six performances of the comic opera His Excellency (by W. S. Gilbert and Dr. Osmond Carr) on the following dates :- 11th, 12th, 14th, 16th. 21st, and 23rd February.
The banquet finished, the rest of the evening was devoted to toasts, speeches and harmony. The programme was very happily arranged, and it is worthy of reproduction, the quotations being very acceptable. The speeches were mostly well delivered, and touching references were made to absent brothers in South Africa, and those who had passed hence. The songs of the. evening were the two by Bro. Alec Marah, ho singing "The Banks of Loch Lomond" as an encore, and "Father O'Flynn "sung later
and Bridger were loudly applauded for their ceiving an encore, and Bros. Stephenson comic songs. Among those who also sang Smart. Bros. Ward and Longhurst accompanied were Bros. Longhurst and Jenkins, and Mr.
the singers and a mest enjoyable evening was
Mr. Walwyn, B.W.F, quite convulsed his audience with that pantomime favourite. "Bob- bing up and down like this." Mr. Walwyn's get-up and actions were a splendid imitation of the variety artist, and—as was sure to happen----- he had to "bob up" again in response to an on- core that would brook no denial. His What their most successful pieces being San Tou spent by all present. The toast list was as
ho! she bumps,” dressed up as he was in an ex- aggerated sailor costume, surmounted by a yachting cap possessing the dimensions of a small cart-wheel, was just as enthusiastically greeted Mr. J. Mossop gave two recitations (humorous), and proved himself an elocutionist of no mean ability. In a word, the concert, from beginning to end, was an unqualified success, and on this fact we congratulate those respon sible for its organisation.
The piano was lent by Lane, Crawford & Co., Ld., a
and the booking, etc., was executed free of any cost by the Robinson Piano Co., Ld.
The full programme was :--
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PART FIRST, Selection
Band H M.S. Undaunted. Song.
All my World"... Hope Temple. Mr. U. LAMMERT. Solo (Violin)........' Cavalleria Rusticana" Pietro Mascagni.
Bong,
Song
In March the Dallas Co. are due with a first-rate Comic Opera Company; amongst
and The Belle of New York.
In April Mr. Robert Brough's talented company will be with us. The Gay Lord Quez, Lord and Lady Algy, and other popular pioces will be played."
An Exhibition is to be held at Hanoi, as already announced. The head of the Agricul tural and Commercial Department of Indo- China now has the matter in hand. The first idea was to acquire one of the palaces at the Paris Exhibition, or its frame-work at least, and transport it bodily to Hanoi; but this ambitious proposal had to be abandonced on account of the length of time necessary to carry it out. Tenders were accordingly invited for a general plan of the Exhibition, and M. Bussy, Inspector of Buildings at Tonkin, has obtained the con- tract. There will be a central palace, with annexes and grounds, but the details are not yet public. The date of opening, it has been Sullivan, decided by the local committee, will be post- poned until 3rd November, 1902, the originally Clesdhill chosen date, 1st December. 1901, being _îm- practicable. It is suggested that the Exhibi- „tion may lead to the establishment of a perma-
nent Indo-Chinese museum at Hanoi.
Mr. L. A. DE GRACA, (Accompanied by Professor Galuzzi.) The Sailor's Grave
Mr. ALEC Marsh.
Afton Water"
Recitation
Mrs. MUDIE,
Mr. J. Mossor.
follows:-
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TOASTS.
We'll e'en has a wee bit crack."
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-Heart of Midlothian.
The Queen and the Craft.” Proposed by the R.W.M.
Tempered, august, abiding, reluctant of
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prayers or vOWB.'
· National Anthem.”
Kipling.
"The Most Worshipful Grand Master of the
Grand Lodge of Scotland.
Proposed by the R.W.M. He carries himself nobly, as beseems
one in Power."
-Shakespeare.
"Ye Banks & Braes O' Bonnie Doon.
"The District Grand Master and Offoers of t
the District Grand Lodge of Hongkong and South China. ” Proposed by the B.W.M. “A Goodly Company—the flower of the men,
------Tennyson.✨ Responded to by Wor, Bro, Anderson, P.M. Song .” Queen of the Earth"...Bro. Terrill,
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