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where he saw the success of his months of hard work, and received the congratulatious of his friends. He expressed the pleasure he felt at seeing around him so many of those wh in a busy place like Hongkong had no doubt l-ft their offices at considerable ing nvenience to he present.
Mr. Mur an in a neat speech responded to the toast of the visit rs, and thanked the builders and the owners for their hospitality.
The toasts of the catere:s and of the Captain of the ship were also honoured, after which the vessel steamed to the Company's wharf, where she pre sented a pretty sight illuminated by electric light and decorated with bunting.
THEATRE ROYAL.
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review, which is shaped from the shorter tales of the Adventures und Memoirs of Sherlock H Imes, there appear the spiking futures oʻ such stories as A Scandal in Bohemia, The Rwul Coronel The Five Orang, Pips A Blue Carbuncle, and The Final Fem; whilst in- cidents are borrowed, fray the complete novels A Study i › Scarict and Ine Sijà of Fore,
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As with the other pieces of their repertoires the Janet Waldorf Company prodced some-, thing entirely new to Hongkong theatre-goers in staging Sherlock Holmes, so that in addition to its other good qualities tho play carrial with it the charm of novelty, ever app:eciated in the
estimation of an audience.
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[December 15, 1902.
CANTON.
FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.]
Canton, 10th December,
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AN UNFORTUNATE CHANGE.
district, is to be transferred to Yam Chow in Li Ka-cheuk, Acting Magistrate in Sun Tak
the prefecture of Lim Chow. Kwangtung, and Wong Sung will be reinstated in his former place Li is friendly to freigners, while Wong is anti-foreign. During the anti- Christian agitation in Sun Tak, Li Ka-cheuk has been doing a good deal for the Christians and saved many a life, for which he has been rewarded with a medal by the French govern- ment. Ever since he took up the acting appointment of the Sun Tak Magistra e no complaint has been made against bin. It is a great pity that he is to be transferred, for Sun Tak is a very important mart for foreigo
With Mr. Noryal McGregor by the dep etion of the principal character, Sherlock Holmes, and the intricacies of the part ha followed with scrupulous
All c. ra,
the idiosyncr sies of the great detectivo, as have read of them from the pen of Sir Conan Doyle, were denoted with exactitude, and his fautastic met! ods in the unravelling of c ime admirably portrayed. Mr Wilson Forbes had responsible part in the role of Professor Moriar- ty, and although his conception of it did not sug- gest the intellectual genius who was able to laugh at the enmity of Sherlock Holmes, being watched by a Chinese gunbat or torpedo-
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The representation which the play gct on the 5th inst. was in every way praiseworthy, Miss Waldorf never perhaps appeare to better advantage than as Camille. Her reading of the passionato nature with its mauy-sided aspects was convincingly true, while her acting was wholly to be admired. In the scene with Armand's father, the gambling and the closing scenes, Miss Waldorf's emotional powers were brought into play with splendid effct. The the interpretation Mr. Wilson chose to Armand of Mr Norval McGregor was as fine agire the part was a convincing one.
Miss bit of acting as we have yet seen him do in the Waldorf had little to do as Irene Adler, varied roles in which he has appeared. Mr. but she drew clever
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picture of the McGregor seems to make a greater hit than rôle and in de the most of ber oppor- before in every new part which he takes in tauities, fleeting though they hand; he has certainly g ined a st rling re- Watson was cleverly assumed by Mr. Albert putation in Hongkong. Another member of Goldie, and his housekeeper, the garrulous Mrs. the Company who invariably puts himself on Hudson, had every justice done her by Mrs. A. good terms with his audience is Mr. Wilson Dow.-Currier,
The other parts were pl yed Forbes. The part he took in Camille was that generally to advantage. of Armand's father, M. Duval, a character which became, und r bis representation of it, one of the mos', striking of the dramatis persona,
full of life and interest, Mrs, Dow-Currier's study of Madame Prudence was worthy of this lady's high abilities. A special word of praise is due Mr. William Fitch tt for his Gaston; Mr.
Fitchett is a young actor of distinction in method and of undoubted telent. Miss Amy Stanley was charmingly natural as Nichette,
Miss Mildred Yoke made a conscientious Nanine, Mr. St. Clair Bayfield a good Count de Varville, and the ot' ers of the cast were Mr. Ernest Macken (Gustare), Mr. Arthur Elt n (Messenger), aud Miss Edith Haye (Olympe) The audienca gave the piece and the Company presenting it a very cordial reception, and several recalls had to be acknowledged.
*FTGMALION AND GALATEA.”
An excellent comedy, Pygmalion and Galatea |
had a fine recommendation to the audience in its presentment on the 8th inst. by the Janet Wa!- dorf Company Miss Jauet Waldorf assum d the rále of Galatea, and claimed admiration by her clerer depiction of the eccentricities of the living statue. So, too, did Mr. Norval McGregor, whose acting in the character of the ardeut Pygmalion was in every way masterly. As Chrysos, Mr. Wilson Forbes had au im. prant part to enact, and his contribution to the success of the whole play was as pronounced as appreciated. Miss Mildred Yorke ma e a god appearance as Cynisca, and for the rest. Mr. Jean de Lacey (Lysippu), Mrs. A. D w- Currier (Chrysos's Wife), Miss Amy Stauley (Myrene, the sister of Pygmalio.!, Mr. Fruesi Macken, and Mr. William Fitchett (slares to Chryscs and Pygmalion) proved generally cap- able exponents of the characters they were ullotted.
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SHERLOCK HOLMES.
As was anticipated, the dramatisation of Sir Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes proved a strong attraction, and the Theatre Royal was crowded when on Wednesday evening the Janot Waldorf Company made its debut in this highly interest- ing play. It has already ben said that the drimatisation follows the text as closely as possible, and presents in concrete form a series of incidents culled from the most po̟, ular of Sir Conan Doyle's storie: The adventures of the wonderful detective, whose prototype, we bo liere, is to be found in Dr. Bell, of Edinburgh, possess an absorbing interest for the reader. aud their presentment in the form of a drama makes an equal claim on the attention of the spectator, Thus, in the play under
were.
Dr.
OXFORD LOCAL EXAMINATIONS,
Hongkong Centre-Rev. T. W. PEARCE,
Superintending Examiner.
Dr. G. H. Bateson Wright, Headmaster of Queen's College aul Hon Local Secretary for list for the 15th year :- the above Examinations, sends us the following
Seuir-
BOYS.
Strangmau, H. H., AA (D); Marceau, P. G, AA (J); Vasquez, A. D), AA (J Gollenberg, H., AA (P); Bunje, E. T. H,, AA (Q); Hung Kwok leung, AA (Q); Silas, M. D., AA (Q).
Over Age
Jackson, I., (D).
Junior ~,
Blumenberg, W., (D); Hagen, E. C., (D); Hast ngs P. E., (D); Mackenzie, A.. (D); Melbye, A, ( raça zorio, J. M. R., (J.); Bunje, C. (Q); Bunja, II, (Q); Ho Yau-sik. (Q; Tam Wing-kwong, (Q); Tso Tsok-kai.
Over Age-
Li Hou-ching. Preliminary-Houours List --
Pass
Third-class-Le Breton, L., Diocesau List -
School.
Blumenberg. C. B., (D); U Wai-tak, (D); Jos ph, F. A., (P); Ahwen A., (Q; Alonga, A. (Q); Alaraki-, C, (Q); Ford, W. F. (Q); Hung Iu-chi, (Q); U Hang-tok, (Q); Wal- log, H., (Q).
Orer Ago-
Arnold, E. L. G., (D); Moyhing. A. E., Di
Curreem, C Y., (Q); Hung Iu-kwoug, (Q); Lee, W. K., Q; Paug Kwok- sui, (Q).
Senior
GIR'S.
Joseph, J. F., AA (P). Preliminary-
Silas, L M., (P).
D. Diocesan Sel ool; J. S. Joseph's School; P, Private ;uition; Q, Queen's College.
H. Schoen, lately agent for Messrs. Carlowitz & Co., has been arrested at Saigon on a charge of embezzling about $2.) -0 belonging to that firm. It is alleged that Schoen absconded from Hongkong after collecting the money on behalf of Messrs. Carlowitz. Arrangements are being made for his extradition.
commerce.
ONE EFFECT OF MR. EVANS'S DEATH. Since the attack upon the late Mr. Evans the river route from Bogue Forts to Canton has been divided into five sections, each section
boat.
A M LITARY APPOINT. ENT.
Chin Ping-chik has been appointed General of the native levies in Canton, with full powers to shift about the "braves," and to increase or He is said
diminish their numbers as he likes. to be a trustworthy Chinese official.
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AN USEFUL "BATTLESHIP. Li-chou, the Admiral on the Canton river, is a
well-to-do man, and is very fond of showing it. Lately he has bought a flower-boat to turn into a battleship for cruising about the river and
This boat is very. creeks to catch pirates. gorgeously fitted up and newly painte'. She hus a paddle-wheel at her stern and aro:her poop added to her for the accommodation of Lis soldiers and servants, while the saloon is used for the entertainment of guests. boat is too heavy; so that once when she was taken in tow by a steam-launch to Sowkwan she was very nearly capsiz 'd. She now ramius at anchor b.side the Hoichu fort.
ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL.
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About two months ago a certain Chinese merchant shipped a large quantity of paper from the West and North Rivers to Canton to the valu of over one hundred thou and taels, On the boat passing West River she was attacked by pirates. It happened that a mandarin boat was cruising near, which succeeded in driving the pirates away. The soldiers took possession of the paper and refused to give it up, saying that it was taken in reprisals against the pirates. The merchant came to Canton and asked a certain German firm in Shameen to take up the case for him, through whose intervention he has now got back his goods.
A few days ago just as the price of paper was rising, Lo sold his stock at good profit.
MACAO.
[FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT]
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Macao, 12th December. "PAUL DOUMER AI HORF. The steamer Heungshan was detained at Macao this morning owing to the gunboat Diz being anchored in the channel at the entrance of the river. The s.s. Paul Doumer went on shore off Barro Point in trying to clear the Diu, and as the tide was falling with strong N W. wind blowing she will probably remain there till next high water. detention of the Heungshan was most incon- venient, as she was under contract to tow a large junk with a consignment of opium out to
the s.s. Empire, a distance of 10 miles off and also in baving a great num- ber of passengers all anxious to get to their destination. The matter of obstruction in the Channel was, I am informed, duly reported by the Captain of the Heung- shan through the Company's agent to the Harbour Master, but Lo action has been taken to clear the Channel. Con idering the very shallow state of the harbour and its approaches, surely all facilities should be given to vessels
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