February 9, 1901.]
Oh One God! Creator of the world! Thou doest all that Thou pleasest and there is none in the highest or the lowest regions to say unto Thee, "What doest Thou, or what workest Thou," for all are Thy crea tures and the work of Thy hands.
Oh True God and Just Judgo Thou hast ordained and decreed that all who are born are to die, and thus it has pleased Thy Divine will to take from us the pride of our eyes and to remove from our heads the orown of our glory, the God-fearing and virtuous Queen, our Sovereign Lady Victoria. Our hearts are sore, and our grief is heavy at this great and irreparable loss.
Most High God, King of the Universe! May it be acceptable to Thee to hearken to the humble prayer that we lay before Thee, with tears and broken hearts, to admit into everlasting life and peace and happiness, with the souls of the upright and the righteous of all time, the soul of this virtuous Queen under the protection of whose rule we have enjoyed the just and benevolent laws, and of the love and mother. blessings of freedom and prosperity, by virtue of her ly caro which she extended to all her subjects of whatsoever creed or nation. Give her, we beseech Thee, of the fruit of her hands and the enjoyment of of that Light, reserved for the Righteous in the world to come, which no Eye hath seen but Thine, O Lord! Merciful Father! In thy manifold merey, comfort the hearts of her Royal sona and daughters, and of all the Royal Family, and comfort also our hearts and the hearts of the various races and nations who are mourning her loss to-day. Comfort us all in our affliction.
Let her enter into peace, let her rest in her bed, and let her uprightness go before her.-Amen.
Psalm xlix. was then sung and followed by the Kaddish.
PRAYER FOR THE KING AND THEROYAL FAMILY
CHÍNA OVERLAND TRADE REPORT.
THE QUEEN'S STATUE.
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A floral shield was
thy goodness and loving-kindness to us and to ↑ Charles H. Lammert," etc. all her other subjects during her glorious placed on the monument by the Committee of sovereignty on this earth, and we beseech Thee the Club Germania, the shield showing "V" in to give Thy car to our prayer for her blessed- | violets and a ribbon in the German colours bear- ness which goath from our unfeigned lips and ing the inscription. “Club Germania." The from the fulness of our hearts.
'Staff an Departmental Sergeants' Mess" also contribute a beautiful wreath, as also the Hong- kong Branch of the China Association, the French Consul, Hongkong Club and Lieut. Col. Welchman and officers of 5th Hyderabad In- fantry Regiment. The Filipinos showed their wreath of passion flowers, wisteria and tea roses, rospect for our late Sovereign by placing a pretty with black leaves, the whole covered with black gauze, the loose end of the knot tying the gauze bearing the letters in gold, "From the Filipino Residents." Mr. and Mrs. Danby also placed a have already noticed the little tribute with the large chrysanthemum wreath on the Statue. We inscription.
a grateful pensioner." Statue with the floral design "V.R." in the centre. Watkins, Limited" deposited a wreath on the
The base of the Queen's Statne on the Praya, which was erected to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty, is semi-circled with floral wreaths and other tributes of respect from Hongkong residents. Many of the tokens appropriate expressions of sincere bereavement. are tastefully designed, and bear the most Immediately at the foot of the status is one from the Hongkong General Chamber of Com- morce, a St. George's Cross, encircled by a broad Wreath of white chrysanthemums, &c., in the centre being a black velvet shield bearing the letter 'V' in gold thread. A broad silk band bears the words “Hongkong General Chamber of Commerce."
The Freemasons of Hongkong provide a handsome wreath, of white chrysanthe- Royal Welsh Fusiliers are fully represented, there mums, &c., and blue flowers in the centre. The
first, with a broad black satin band tied in a lover's being four wreaths from the Rogiment. The knot, boars the following inscription on a card: May He Who dispenseth salvation unto kings and vereign Lady Queen Victoria, from the Officers. In respectful and loyal memory of our So- 2nd Ba, Royal Welsh Fusiliers." The second has the following words: "In devoted memory Sergeants 2nd Bn. Royal Welsh Fusiliers. The of our Most Gracious Queen Victoria: From the third is a wreath surmounted by a St. George's and a St. Andrew's Cross combined and is inscri- bed as follows: To the memory of our Beloved Men of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers." On the left Queen Empress: From the N. C. O.'s and of these the fourth is a beautiful wreath bearing the worris In loving memory of our Queon, from the women of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers." Another prominent floral offering is that of the Parsco Community, placed at the right side of the status by Mr. II. N. Mody, with the words wovon in silk, To her, the Good Ruler, the Pious Queso, Obit. 221 1901."
dominion unto princes, hose kingdom is an ever- lasting kingdom, Who delivered his servant David from the destructive sword. Who maketh a way in the sea, and a path in the mighty waters, bless, pro- serve, guard, assist, exalt and raise nnto a high eminence our most gracious sovereign King Edward VII., his Royal Consort, the Duke and Duchess of York. and all the members of the Royal Family. May the Supreme King of Kinge exalt and raise him May the Supreme King of Kings, through His infinite on high. and grant him a long and prosperous reign, mercy, inspire him and all his counsellors and officers
with benevolence towards us, and all Israel our brethren. In his days and in oura may Judah be saved, andIsrael dwell securely, and may the Redeemer come to Zion. May this be the will of God, and lot пз say,-Ámen.
PARSEE MEMORIAL SERVICE.
The Committee of the Parsee or Zoroastriau
Religious Fund in Hongkong, under their President, Mr. H. N. Mody, hold a Special Memorial Sarvice for the late Queen Empress Victoria at their premises in Elgin Street at 3 p.m. on Saturday, 2nd inst. Almost the whole of the community met for the special occasion, and general prayers were first offered and cer- tain religious ceremonies in commemoration of the dead performed in accordance with the rites and tenets of the Zoroastrian religion. A special prayer was said by the President, Mr. Mody, in a very impressivo and offective manner, and the whole congregation devoutly joined in offering the prayer after him.
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The Governor of Macao with tho Portuguese Consul-General and others placed a beautiful tied with ribbous of tho Portuguese national wreath on the front base of the Statue, colours.
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Romano in person, and while ho was doing so This wreath was placed by Senhor H.E. the Governor of Macao, Lieutenants Carvalhaes and Gouvêa, the commander and officors of the cruiser Adamastor, and a large num proceeded on foot to the Statue after the Memo-, bors of the Portuguese community, who had all rial Service, nucovered and respectfully saluted
The Italian Residents" have also con- tributed a floral offering side by side with the Royal Engineors. On the right front is a Austro-Hungarian and German Consuls and the
token in the form of a huge floral anchor on- The prayer was as follows:--
twined with a narrow black ribbon, bearing in Blessed be the name of Holy Ahura Mazada. gold letters the names of the differeat ships of Hear the voice of our prayer, O Ahura Mazada, the British Fleet in the harbour. Another Holy, Heatenly, Pure; Be gracious unto us beautiful wreath with palm leaves and a varied Thy Mazdayaçnian Servants; and satisfy us with Thy mercy: Vouchsafo to us Merciful surrounded by a broad white satin ribbon, is assortment of flowers tustofully arranged, and Creator that our late blessed Gracious Sovereign from the German community. It bears the Queen-Empress Victoria bo partaker of over- following inscription in silver, Dom Andenken lasting glory. in Thy Kingdom of Heaven. Ihrer Hochseligen Majestaat Koenigin Victoria She, the Fravashi of the Pure, put her trust in In Tiefster Ehrerbietung Gewidmet Von Den Thee; she was led into righteousness and justice Deutschen Hongkongs." by the multitude of Thy divine mercy and
Other wreaths and grace, and, set on the throne that ever judged Chinese Justices of the "Peace;
crosses bear the following words From the rightly, ministered to the well-being, peace, and Members of the Hongkong Club,"
From the prosperity of the various nationalities put by Co," "From Lane, Crawford and Co.: In loving A Chee and Thy divine wisdom ander her care these memory of our Beloved Queen;" "A Token of three score years and three, and ministered to loyal devotion from the Hongkong Police Force,' the edifying of her earthly kingdom for ever- V.K.;" "From the Chinese Club;" "From the increasing strength and durability to the ever-Tung Wah Hospital;" "From the Hongkong lasting glory of Thy heavenly and highest Commercial Union;' name. Therefore, O Good Ahura Mazada, be favourable to her, receive her to the glory of eternal life in Thy imperishable Kingdom of purity, and let her rest under the shadow of Thy throne in heavenly calm from her labours in the number of Thy elect Amshaspands. We, Thy humble unworthy servants of the Zarathustrian faith, give Thee, Father of all Mercies, most humble and hearty thanks for all
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men's Committee;" "Ip Chn Kai, Messrs Reiss & From the District Watch- Co.'s compradore," "From Po Leung Kok;" "From the Chinese Chamber of Commerce:""In Memory of our loved Queen, From I. E. and S. Hongkong;" "From the Institute of Engineers and Shipbuilders;" "From the Jewish Com- munity; Many daughters have done virtuously but thou excellest them all;" "From the Hong kong Volunteer Corps," "From Mr and Mrs.
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SERVICE AT CANTON.
[FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.]
Canton, 2nd February.
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Shameen, on Saturday morning, the 2nd Fe Queen Victoria was held at Christ Church, A special service in memory of the late
bruary, at 11 a.m., at which the largest congre- manifest their respect for her late Majesty. Fation of different nationalities that assembled in the Shameen Church met to Among these present were the Consular body, the Taotai Kung Shin Tsan, representing the residents of Shameen. The Rev. H. G. Johnson Acting Viceroy of Liang Kwang, the naval
delivered the funeral sermon. officers and marines, and nearly all the foreign
THE KING'S MESSAGE.
A Government Gazette Extraordinary pub- telegram to H.E. the Governor from the Se- lished on the 6th inst. contained the following cretary of State for the Colonies, dated London, 5th February :-
His Majesty commands mo to transmit the following message to you for publica- which I have received from every part of my tion:- To my poople beyond the seas.
dominions over the seas tostify to the universal The countless messages of loyal sympathy
grief in which the whole Empire now mourns the loss of my beloved Mother. In the welfare Greater Britain the Queen ever evinced a and prosperity of her subjects throughout heartfelt interest. She saw with thankfulness the steady progress which under a wide exten- sion of self-government they had made during failing loyalty to her throne and person, and was her reign. She warmly appreciated their un- proud to think of those who had so nobly fought and died for the Empire's cause in South my constant endeavour to follow the great Africa. I have already declared that it will be example which has been bequeathed to me. In these endeavours I shall have a confident trust in the devotion and sympathy of the people and several representative assemblies throughout my vast Colonial dominions. With such loyal support I will with God's blessing solemnly work for the promotion of the common which I have now been called to reign. (Signed) welfare and security of the great Empire over Edward, R. and I."
of their
The Macao correspondent writing to our As soon as the official news of the death of H.M. contemporary O Porvir on the 2nd inst, says :-- Queen Victoria reached this Colony orders ware given to fire the guns every quarter of an hour for three consecutive days, and the flags at all the forts and Consulates were left half-mast till the day of the funeral. On this day all the Government offices were closed and the minute gun started from 6 a. m. to 6 p. m., as a token of respect for the late Queen of England.
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