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October 21, 1901.] undoubted musical abilities of these young ladies. Mr. Alee Marsh next appeared, and was applauded on taking his place on the plat- form. Mr. Marsh, who sang Hybrias, the Cretan," is so well known in the world of music as to make comment unnecessary. Suffice to say that he was never in better voice. addition to being a clever pianist, Miss Chunyut showed herself to be the possessor of a soprano voice of good quality, and delighted her listen. ers with her rendering of that pretty song
Mr. W. J. Terrill made Asthore." favourable appearance in "The Charge"; and in her song, "Come to Me," Miss Leykum was also heard to advantage. "Out on the Deep ceived a capital interpretation from Mr. C. H. P. Hay. The interval came after a second turn by Mr. Marsh, whose singing of "A Japanese Love Song" was rewarded with applause as unstinted as it was deserved. As an encore he sang “Long Ago in Alcala."
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Tradition has given to the trombone reputation not enviable amongst musical instrn- ments, but the performance which, marked the opening of the second part of the programme proved that much-maligned instrument to be capable of great possibilities in the bands of a master. That this title belongs to Band Sergeant Hunt and Bandsmen Thompson, Hughes and Green, the trombone quartette, was shown by their performance, which was loudly applauded: the blending of tone being first-rate. Mr. A. Cunningham's baritone voice heard advantageously in Sullivan's "Thou'rt Passing Hence"-a song difficult of interpreta- tion. The tit-bit of the evening was provided in the duet by Mrs. Yeats and Mr. Alec Marsh. Mrs. Yeats has a nice soprano voice of good tone and compass, and sings artistically, although not with the same volume as Mrs. Lowson, who was originally intended to take the part in the duet. The applause that greeted it was sufficient comment on the entire success of the duet. A quartette, "Sweet and Low," was the next item, and an excellent Mr. Marsh followed with a new song-one of his latest Song of the Tinker," for which he was' encored. A clever cello solo by Mr. J. H. Moir, and a tastefully-given song by Mr. P. W. Goldring, who has a pleasant tenor voice, brought the audience to the last item on the programme-s part song, which was given by nine voices, with great success. "God Save the King" afterwards marked the close of what undoubtedly was a most successful entertainment.
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The accompanists were Misses King and Leykum, Messrs. Marshall and G. Grimble, and all performed their functions with capability.
THE MEETING OF THE PLANETS.
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FROM A CORRESPONDENT.] A rare and pretty phenomenon is the array of six planets in the western sky, visible these evenings, weather permitting, for a brief fort- night. The appearance at the same time, in the same part of the heavens, of six planets, that is of all, to be seen without the aid of a telescope, is a rare occurrence, though of far less interest to the astronomer than to the astrologer, if in this new century there be still any straggling adepts in that forgotten lore. Such a meeting of planets has not taken place for a century, perhaps not since the discovery of Uranus in 1781. They will come together again for another short fortnight next March, then they will part, holding on their several ways, never to
close together again by mortal now living.
The six planets were seen together from one of the heights of Macao, for the first time, on the evening of the 4th inst., about forty-five minutes after sunset. Mercury was then far enough south to be free from the Lappa hills, and to appear just above the southern slope. Next came Venus, the queen of all, and a little higher up Mars, losing something of his angry appearance in the soft twilight. Next, about half way between Venus and Jupiter, was Uranus, to be picked up with the naked eye only by one with sight undimmed and knowing exactly where to look. Young persons, with the edge of the sight undulled, discover the planet with ease, when its position is pointed out. Then comes Jupiter, the giant planet,
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on the eastern border of the Milky Way, last of all Saturn, a little farther to the east. This display of planets will not be seen from the city of Victoria, nor I believe, from Kowloon, as the Peak will cut off Mercury, which is seen only near the horizon. About the middle of next week Mercury will be getting too low to be seen, and the present reunion of planets will be Moreover, the moon is getting broken up.
bright, Uranus can high now, and when she hardly be distinguished, even with the aid of binoculars.
What may not be the propitious horoscopes of happy infants born these favoured days under the light of six planets? But perhaps, alas, the ascendancy of the malignant Saturn mars the otherwise auspicious auguries. Let us hope at least that such a conjunction of planets this year porteuds, if anything, something propitious for the century; or, to speak more Christianly, we may hope that He whose glory the heavens show forth, and to whom the morning stars sing together, may grant poor mortals of this little planet many years of true and solid progress, with a minimum of war and bloodshed, ere the coming together again of the earth's sister planets in the western sky.
MACAO.
FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.]
Macao, 16th October. 60-OPERATIVE ENTERPRISE IN MACAO,
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Emulating the example of successful_public company formation in the neighbouring Colony, and stimulated by the success which a smaller undertaking has proved to its promoters, the directors of the "Empreza Economica have had under consideration ad amplified scheme taking in the parent company and enlarging its field of operation. In the draft memorandum of association which has been printed, and a copy of which is before me, the new company is described as a limited liability one, to be worked on the true co-operative principles, after the mannner of the Rochdale workmen who set
sixty ns the first example some
It is expected that a great deal years ago. of good will result from this new enterprise, the first, if we mistake not, in Macao, by leading young men save money and to take that interest in the management of business affairs in this Colony now so spicuous by its absence. It is proposed that the capital of the Company shall be $60,000, divided into 600 shares of $100 each. difficulty is anticipated in the raising of this amount; indeed, my information goes to show that a far larger sum has already been privately subscribed. The head office of the Company will be at Macao, power being reserved to the Board of Directors (whose term of office shall be for two years successively) to establish agencies and branches at their discretion. In harmony with the principle of the undertaking the directors shall be paid only in proportion to the profits of the business, a sum equal to 10 per cent. of the net profits being set aside yearly for the directors' remuneration and of 3 per cent, and 2 per cent., respectively, to the sub- directors. As set forth in the memorandum of association, the company propose to deal in wholesale and retail provisions, tobacco, articles of dress, and others of domestic or ord
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inary use; to carry on the business of manufac- turers of ice, aërated waters, etc.. and to act as general and commission agents and warehouse-
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The Company is empowered, for the last of the above purposes, to erect and to take leases of godowns, depots, and other stores. An arrangement that can bring about the es- tablishment of agencies here, through the medium of the Empreza, of some of the large firms of purveyors doing such profitable business in Hongkong. must surely be hailed with satisfaction. "No one can be blind to the fact that at present, and many ters of years past, every cent expended in Macao has found its way into Chinese pockets. With a properly and energetically managed concern which the Empreza" promises to be, offering goods at current market prices less rebate for cash payment and to shareholders, there should be no excuse for any money being spent in future that does not ultimately revert to the benefit of one's own nationals. Much as the
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present prosperity of England has been attri- buted to the science which Adam Smith gave to the world in his Wealth of Nations, 80, rela- tively speaking, in a smaller measure can the happiness of the integral parts of that excellent community of Macaenses be contributed to by a judicious individual expenditure-on the daily necessaries of life-wherein not only the law but the right of domestic economy is interpreted.
WANTED A BUILDING ASSOCIATION,
Following in the wake of this society, any public-spirited gentleman, possessed of the necessary technical knowledge of the subject, will render a public benefit if he will formulate and put into operation a scheme for a Building Association in Macao. At present, available urge this building sites are so very cheap that any plan would appear to be feasible. 1 upon the attention of those whose domicile is here, because evidence is not wanting of the land-jobbing fiend already directing his attentions to Macao. The recent completion of certain sales of the most desirable European residences along the water-front and the tenta- tive negotiations for further acquisitions at what would, only a few years ago, have been considered fabulous prices are indications that history like that which has been chronicled in Hongkong may be repeated at Macao.
AN ANNIVERSARY.
In commoration of the anniversary of the birthday of H.M.F.M. Da. Maria Pia, to-day is observed as a public holiday. Official invita- tions have been issued to all the heads of depart- ments (military and civil), to the Consular Body, to be officiated at the Cathedral on Saturday and to public officers to attend 's Requiem Mass next for H.M.F.M. the late Dom Luiz I.
TROOPS FOR MACAO.
The troopship Africa is expected here shortly with a garrison contingent to relieve the men of the Expeditionary Force that has been stationed for some months past. In ex-
here pectation of the Africa's arrival, telegraphic justructions have been received by the local Government ordering the detention of all public servants desirous of returning home until they can take passage by the troopship. Similarly all luggage must be conveyed to Lisbon.
SWATOW.
[FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.]
Swatow, 10th October.
A SEDITIOUS PLACARD.
A fortnight has scarcely elapsed since the of the outbreak against the mission news stations in the interior reached us, when we hear of trouble brewing in some other quarter. It appears that at Tiet Shan, in the Po-Ning district, which is abont 40 miles distant from here, and which was the scene of the late clan- fights, placards have been posted everywhere inciting the population to rise against the Government. The authors of the placards, who are unknown, give as their reasons that the Chinese officials oppress their own people, whereas they help and assist the missionaries. A white flag. purporting to indicate the villagers' hostile attitude, has been hoisted on a pole and exhibited in a conspicuous place. Albeit so far nothing has happened at Tiet Shan and no anxiety need be felt for the present, it yet behoves us to keep wide-awake as to what is taking place in the adjacent villages.
ACTION BY HI. B. M. CONSUL.
I am informed that the British Consul has drawn the Chinese authorities' attention to the present state of affairs around here and to the
# FAH-PO issue of the placards at Tiet Shan.
THE CHINESE MAN OF WAR
left this port for Canton on Sunday last.
FORMATION OF A RIFLE CLUB. It is not so very long ago that I had occasion to remark upon the slow progress made at this port with regard to athletics. I am now pleased to state that we are making a move in the right direction. A circular was issued asking for volunteers to join in a rifle meeting. great part of the male residents so enthusiasti- cally responded to the circular, it has been decided to form a rifle club, which, it is hoped, 'will be accomplished at no very distant date.
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