October 24, 1903.1
RESCUE IN HONGKONG
HARBOUR.
About half-past three o'clock on Wednesday afternoon Mrs. Dawson, wife of Captain Dawson of the China Navigation Co.'s s.s. Tuiyuan, was out sailing in the Harbour in a yacht with her son of 17 years of age and her little boy and girl when the boat healed over and capsized near Jardioe's godowns at East Point, and about 80 yards from the shore. They were all thrown into the water and were in imminent danger of being drowned when Mr. J. A. Lyons, senior sanitary inspector, came to the rescue. He was passing along the Praya when he saw the accident happen, and £8 the Chinese boat people made no shape to go assistance of the yacht he at once ran down to the end of the wharf opposite Observa- tion Place and, throwing off his tunic, jumped off the pier and swam out to the relief of the party in distress, Mr. Lyons is a very fine swimmer, one of the best in Scotland, and it was a very fortunate circumstance that he was at hand to lend assistance.
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He swam out rapidly to the yacht, which by this time was lying on her side with all her late occupants in the water; on the way, he called out in Chinese to some junk people to pull to the relief in a dinghy-the native shallow dug out. Just as this craft got up to the capsized boat Mr. Brons succeeded in getting hold first of the girl who had just rolled off the mainsail into the water, and then of the boy He transferred them the dinghy and hurried to the rescue of Mrs. Dawson aud ber son who were both immersed in the sea. He assisted Mrs. Dawson to the boat and then helped the son, and his difficulties were made worse by reason of the fact that in getting the party into the dug-out it partly filled with water and was in danger of sinking. However they were all safely got on board at last and were taken ashore, very much exhausted, Mr. Lyons was unable to find room in the sampan" and had to swim ashore.
This brave action of Mr. Lyon calls for the highest commendation, and we trust it will receive due recognition from the authorities.
I jamping from the wharf, the gallant rescuer injured himself, and was further hampered by his trousers and boots. The risk attending the rescue was accentuated by the sails and rigging in which Mrs. Dawson and ber family were entangled, besides the choppy sea and strong current. The lady knew enough about swimming to keep herself afloat her eldest son also swims a little.
The rescued party were further taken care of by Mr. Lyons and his wife at 17, Morrison Hill Road, where restoratives were administered and dry clothing found, with the happiest results. Mrs. Dawson lost a diamond ring and some other jewelry, but otherwise is none the worse for the immersion.
Capt. Dawson, arrived on Thursday morning in the Taiyuan.
THE A,D.C.
The Hon. Secretary of the Hongkong Amateur Dramatic Club informs us that the Club will present Lord and Lady Algy about the middle of November, and the piece is now in active rehearsal. The following is the complete
cast
Mr. H. W. Bird
Duke of Droneberough, Marquis of Quarmby (his younger
eon).
Mr. John Hays Lord Algernon Chotland (his Mr. H. T. Butter-
younger son)
worth
Hon. Crosby Jethro (of the Cold.
streams)
Capt. Standidge (of the Cold-
streams)
Brabazon Tudway
Richard Annesley
Montague Denton
Mr. Jeal (a reporter).
Kinch (a sheriff's officer).. Swepson (valet to Lord Algernon) Mawley Jemmett (LordAlgernon's
jockey)
Wyke (Tudway's footman)
Lady Algernon Chetland
Lady Pamela Mallinson
Ottiline Mallinson (her niece). Emily Cardew
Mrs. Brabazon Tudway Mrs. Vokins (her mother)
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Capt. Bushe, R.A.
Mr. F. Hayley Bell Surg. Norris, R.N. Mr. A. Chapman Lt. Davidson, R.A. Lt. Hodgson, S.F. Mr. Hudson
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NOTES FROM THE BOTANIC GARDENS.
purpurea may be seen in flower at the Albany At the present time a specimen of Bauhinia
entrance steps, and two others in the Albany lower is a very pretty sight. Many examples Road. It grows into a small tree, and when in
may be seen in Macdonnell Road, Kowloon; Lower Richmond Road in Hongkong. The Macdonnell Road, Garden Road, east bank, and flowers are about four inches across, produced dark purple in colour. The tree has been known in short-peduncled corymbs, and from light to in England since 1,778, and is a native of the Himalayas, Khasin Mountains. Ceylon and also stated it extends to China, but it is not Peuaug. In the Flora of British India it is included in the list of Bauhinias in the Index family. Flora Sinensis. Bauhinias belong to the Pea
A plant with terminal, erect spikes of bright, rosy r d flowers, nearly an inch in diameter, and known under the name of Plumbago rosea, is now represented by several specimens, in pots, at the fountain in the old garden. It grows to a height of a little more than 2ft., and is apparently a native of the south-east of Asia, and is largely cultivated in India. Sir Joseph Hooker thinks that it may be a variety of rally in the East Indies and in the neighbour Plumbago Zeylanica, which is found wild gene-
detected by the late Dr. Hanos. hood of Stanley, Hongkong, where it was first
The genus Clerodendron contains many useful garden plants, and Clerodendron nutans, which forms a shrub 6 or 8ft. high with rather long, terminal, pendulous panicles of white flowers, is one of the best. Two or three plants are in flower in the new garden on the banks to the west of the deer-pen. This plant prefers a northern aspect in Hongkong. and it should never be allowed to suffer from drought. It is a native of India and Burmah, and belongs to the natural order Verbonaceæ.
The rainfall for the month to date has been 78 of an inch, and for the year 92.14 inches.
THE DEATH OF THE REV. H. C. HODGES.
Ladies' Benevolent Society on the 17th inst., The concert given in aid of the Hongkong on the Volunteer Parade ground, (which had described as a great success. and judging from been kindly lent for the occasion) must be the very large audience present,
no doubt given will benefit very considerably, through the Soiety in whose aid the concert was the kindly exertions of those who took part. ready applause and many encores testified to The programme was well arranged, and the the appreciation of the efforts of the performers by those present to hear them. Part I opened with the Overture to the excellently played by the orchestra of 3
Bohemian Girl performers, under the very tble conductorship close touch with his company throughoat. of Mr. George Grimble, who WAS in One of the most pleasing items evening's entertainment was the perfor. mance of a violin solo by Miss Gretta Bunay, a dainty little maiden of some and expression, gave Singolee's Fantasia on ten summers who, with remarkable taste
Il Trovatore, with a fineness and delicacy of touch which proclaimed ber undoubted posses sion of the gift of music. She at once fiddled her the storm of applause she deservedly received, and way into the hearts of her audience, as shown by
of this charming little player in the near future. it is to be hoped we shall hear more from the bow Parted," by Mr. J. Ellinger was very well rendered, as also was The Mission of the rose" by Captain Phillips, R.M.L.I.
It was easily to be seen that Mr. H. A. Tozer is a favorite on the concert platform, for his appearance was the signal for continuous applause. His rollicking soog, Wouldn't you like to go?" and the encore were excellently given, and delighted his very appreciative audi- encs, so much so that at the conclusion of his songs, a wag handed him up a bouquet! The first part closed with Brahm's Hungarian Dances, I and 2, in fiuished style by the full orchestra. After an interval of ten minutes, during promenaded about the grounds, the orchestra which the majority of the audience rose and again showed their power, skill, and training in selections from the incidental musio to Henry The N.-C. Daily News of the 17th inst. says: VIII, which was followed by a very fine render--Yesterday morning the foreign residents of ing of
"Oh hear the wild winds blow" by Shanghai were greatly shocked to hear of the Mr. C. H. Grace, who has a true baritone voice. death of the Rev. H. C. Hodges, who for so Mrs. J. Whiteley Kew was very pleasing in many years has been the Chaplain at Trinity Astbore," and her encore song, Violets," Cathedral. The deceased was not well for three violin solo followed, excellently played_by which were charmingly rendered. Another or four days previously, but the indisposition was not of such a nature as to confine him to Mrs. Arthur Ough, her selections being "Ber. his room, and on each day of the Interport ceuse," and "Capriccio" Mr. Ellinger again cricket match he was an interested spectator of ppearaand gave Dedication," by Frauz, in the game. Early yesterday morning, however, solo by Mr. Tozer, who gave it in his usual attacked him, and he expired at about eight good style "Let us pause" was the concluding a serious illness, accompanied by severe sickness, jolly style. The playing of the waltz " Carlotta" o'clock. Bishop Scott was present at the by the orchestra was a grand performance and deathbed, but the seizure was so sudden that brough a very entertaining concert to a close, before Dr. Macleod could arrive at the deanery and sent the audience away delighted with where he was summoned the end had come. The their evening's amusement. Mr. Davidson, cause of death is not yet known, but a post- and Mr. George Grimble must not be
mortem examination of the body was to be forgotten in dealing out the measure held. A preliminary inquest took place at the praise due to all, for their very excellent work mortuary in Shantung Road yesterday afternoon as accompanists.
before the Coroner (Mr, J. C. E. Douglas) and a jury composed of Messrs. A. Wilson. W. H. Bell, and P. F. Lavers. Evidence of identifica-. tion of the body having been given by Mr. J. L. Scott, one of the Trustees of the ⠀ cathedral, who said he received a telephone message at eight o'clock in the morning from Dr. Macleod saying that deceased had just died, the enquiry was adjourned until Monday morning at H.B.M.'s Consulate. The Rev. H. C. Hodges came to Shanghai in succes. sion to the Rev. F. R. Smith in May, 18-6, so that he occupied the chaplaincy for seventeen years. During the whole of that time he took an active part in the good work of the Foreign Settlement, and his name was con- nected with many of the useful and charit- able institutions in our midst; with school and mission work he was particularly identi fied, and his devotion to the cause of the Thomas Hanbury School produced most beneficial results. His interest in Shanghai Public Library, end his sympathy with the efforts of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, were shown in many useful
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The following is the full list of those who so ably played in the orchestra.
ORCHESTRA.
First Violins :-Mrs. Arthur Ough. Miss Drew, Miss Gratta Bunny. Mr. F. C. Barlow, Mr. C. Schröter, Mr. G. Sydney, Mr. A. Howard, Mr. Xavier, Mr. Schmidt, Mr. Rozario, Second Violins: Miss W. Bateman, Mr. Dom- nisch, Mr. Hell, Mr. Sheffield, Mr. Sibbett, Sergt. Jenkins, R. E. Mr. A. Beck, Mr. W. L. Pattenden, Mr. Galloway, Mr. Alves, Mr. Catchick Mr. Remedios. Violas: Dr. Swan, Mr. Gonzales, Mr. Rozario, Juur. Violincellos: | Mr. Koenig, Mr. P. L. Miller. Double Bass: Mr. P. N. Se ueira. Flutes: Mr. Kammel, Mr. P.W. Goldring | Mr. Silas, Mr. Usmand. Oboa: Mr. W. An* derson. Fagotto: Mr. A. S. Tuxford. Bass Clarionet: Mr. G. W. Assumpção. Clarionet: Mr. A. S. Tuxford, Mr. Gubtay, Mr. Murray, Mr. Beck. Euphonium : Mr. Osmund. Cornets: Mr. Godwin, Mr. Gidley. French Horu: Mr. Spratt. Tenor Trombone: Sapper Powell, RE. Piano: Mrs. 8. J. Powell, Mr. F. F. Bovet. Conductor: Mr. George Grimble.
Mr. M. D. Silas Major Baker Brown,
R.A.
Mrs. Grace Mias Hazeland Mrs. Fullerton Mrs. A. Chapman Mrs. P. N. H.Jones Mra: Baker Brown
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