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R.E., Euphonium ¡—Bandsman, S.F.; Drum: Mr. Caesar H.E. the Officer Administering the Government and Mrs. May were present, as well as a large number of officiale, nearly all the clergy at present in Hongkong being also present. The history of Mendelssohn's com- posing this grand work has been so often written and re-written that it were, perhaps, superfluous to re-capitulate it be e Suffice it to say it is
one of his best and most favon ed works when- ever two or three lovers of good music are gathered together for their own and the musical entertainment of others.
The performance will be repeated on Tuesday next at the same time.
NEW MEMBELS' STAND ON THE HONGKONG RACECOURSE.
place of matsheds erected annually for the A new masonry structure now takes the Hongkong rapes. It would be optimistic indeed to introduce the argument that because com- paratively inexpensive matsheds bave answered the Jockey Club's purposes, and have never caught fire during all these years, a practically fire-proof building is unnecessary. It is neces- sary, and has been necessary for
years. Think of the consequences, if one of the many cigarette-ends carelessly thrown away ignited the dry-as-tinder matting. In almost less time than it takes to write, the whole structure would be ablaze. Independent of the great danger of fire, however, it is high time that 8 Jockey Club of such standing and large membership as Hongkong's should possess efficient accommodation, and the new members' stand will supply a long-felt want The new members' stant is a two-story building of a somewhat blunt-ended wedge shape to suit t'e site, which is that upon which pari-matsheds
have, on previous occasions, stood-to the left of the Grand Stand. The ground floor will be used for the pari-mut el. Besides three main entrances, one in front and on each side, there are 13 small exits Three staircases lead to the upper floors which is completely cut off from the ground floor. Another staircase, opening to the rear of the building, has been provided for servants, etc. Staircases and floors are of iron and concrete so as to be fireproof. The up. stairs, in the centre of the block, will be used as a members' stand for the exclusive use of m. mbers of the Jockey Club. T. is is 75 feet long. Cloak rooms, lavatories and boys' rooms are at the buck. On the right of the members' stand is a stand for H.E. the Governor, and a steward's stand; on the left are two private stands. These four stands are each 25 feet wide. To the rear, in each instance, are cloak rooms, lavatories, and boys' rooms. A projection is being built to the rear of the building. Horses and riders, after leaving the weighing room, will pass under
one
this.
In appearance, the elevation in front will be somewhat similar though more ornamental than the old stand. There are seven half- timbered gables. In the centre is to be r small tower, a weather-vane sa mouuting it, Flagstaffs will project from each of the other gables. Upper-floor stands, or verandabs 80 to speak, will be fitted with teak wood hand-rails and pillars; the balustrad. ing will be of ornamental wrought iron; while beneath, just above the level of the pari-mutuel exit doors, will be a number of iron barred win- dows. Messrs. Leigh and Orange
are the architects. The new structure will be ready before the Race Meeting.
That portion of the nullah in front of the Jockey Club enclosure is to be covered over with concr te. This will afford an additional 15 feet space. The judges' box and railing are being moved forward.
The Times of Ceylon writes :-Our coming Governor is evidently as alive as Bir West Ridgeway to the importance of improved sanit- ation and of the difficulty of the task of making an Eastern municipality face the problem. Sir M. Nathan will have before him for confirms. tion or rejection the appointmeat of a body of trustees charged with the remodelling of the overcrowded parts of Victoris, Hongkong's capital. If Sir West's successor created s similar body here it would be hailed with delight,
CHINA OVERLAND TRADE REPORT.
MASONIC BANQUET.
INSTALLATION AT. LODGE 8. JOHN.
The Right Worshipfal Deputy District officers of the Grand Master, R. Wor Bro. E. C. Ray, and Hongkong and
District Grand Lodge of installed Wor. Bro. J. A. Tarrant as R.W.M. Sonth China, oa Saturday of lodge S. John, No. 618, 8. C, in succession to W. Bro. T. H. Jewitt, who has acted as R. W. newly installed R. W. M. in rested his officers as M. of Lodge S. John during the past year. The
follows.
Wor. Sen, Warden, Bro. E. A. Earby, Wor. Junior Warden. Bro. J. L. Cotler; Secretary, Bro, H. B. Bridger, P.M.; Organiat, Bro. E. C. Wor. Bro H. Horley, P.M.; Treasurer, Wor. Atkins; Senior Deacon, Bro. C. J. Tyndale Lea; Junior Deacon, Bro. W. Maxfield; Director of Guard, Bro. A. F. Goodwin; 1st Steward, Bro. Ceremonies, Wor. Bro. J. Dickie, P.M.; Inner B. Ctorke; 2nd Steward, Bro. 8. Handley; Tylar, Bro. J. Vanstone.
were
After the installation ceremony the brethren of Lodge S. John, and sister lodges, joined their non-Masonic friends in the Banqueting room attached to the Masonic Hall. The room was beautifully decorated for the occasion. A line of evergreen and flowers surrounded the main porchway. The windows inside brilliantly decorated with bunting. Lines of greenery and flowers extended right along the centre of the banqueting tab`es. At the head of the table, where sat [the R.W.M. was a dazzling electrical cesign of the square and compasses, with a G in the centre.
The com- passes and G were of white bulbs; the square of blue. At the opposito end of the hall was a very pretty design illuminated fom the back. It showed a picture of S. Andrew surmounting & P.M.'s apron of the S.C A piano and raised platform were at this end of the room.
The King and the Craft, the first toast of the evening, was propo ed by the R.W.M. All present rose and sang lustily the National Authem,
The Most Wors ipful Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Scotland was proposed by the Rt. Wor. Master,
The District Grand Master and Officers of the Distriot Grand Lodge of Hongkong and -onth China was proposed by Wor. Bro. H. B. Bridger, P.M. Wor. Bro. Mallery responded.
Sister Lod es and Visitors was proposed by the Wor. Senior Warden, Bro. E, A. Earby Wor. Bro. Boggs responded for sister lodges, and ir. F. C. Barlow for visitors.
The Hongkong and South China Masonic Benevolence Fund Corporation was proposed by Wor. Bro. J. Dickie, P.M. Wor. Bro, A. O'D. Gourdin responded.
The Rt. Worshipful Master, the toast of the evening, was proposed by Wor. Bro. T. H. Jewitt, I.P.M. The R.W.M. responded.
Musters, and Retiring Officers was proposed by The Wor. Immediate Past Master, Past
Oboe Solo
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programme of
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Bro. Geo. Grimble played the opening over- ture in his customary excellent style. Bro. Philip W. Goldring, who figured second on the programme to sing "My Pretty Jane", was, perhaps, received on the platform with more enthusiasm than anybody else. All figuring on Goodwin, especially, rendered a good aromat the programme was appreciated. Bro. A. P. of himself "God Save the King" terminated a most enthusiastically conducted and enjoyable function.
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A NOTABLE CHINESE FUNERAL IN HONGKONG.
Valley, there took place the funeral of one of At the beginning of the month, at Happy the great Reformers of China. Haug Chuen
have been seen wending its way to Happy His has been a Fook was laid to his rest. troublous career. About midday there might Valley & magnific-nt hearse and pair in handsome trappings. As it passed along Queen's Road towards the Protestant Cemetery. one heard pedestrians query, "Who's dead " and the people wondered at the strange cortège and its escort. It has now transpired that that hearse contained the mortal remains of Hung Chuen Fook, alias Sam Years"), the great Taiping warrior general, Chin Shiu ("Prince Three Thousa.d and nephew of Hung Shau Chuen, the "Taiping Wang." It may be remembered that Hang Chuen Fook was the chief military organiser of the formidable revolutionary movement of the “Lague (commonly known 48 "Triads," aud by various other names), which rising was planned to take place ou Chinese New Year's Eve at Canton.
of Patriots
When the plot was exposel Hung left for the Straits Settlements. After a short sojourn there he returned to Hongkong in order to reorganise his men for another attempt. But Fate would have it otherwise, as he returned to this Colony only to die. Shortly after his return, it is reported, he began to feel anwell. Ceaseless worry and chagrin and disappointment at his failure quickly brought the brave, fearless old warrior to his deathbed, and he was very soon beyond all medical help. It is reported that the British Government, having been informed of his presence in the Colony, kindly Government Civil Hospital for proper medical consented to have him removed to the
treatment. There he lingered for about a fortnight before he expired. Hung Chue. Fook was 69 years of age when he died
Chinese Government in Hongkong the friends Owing to the presence of emissaries of the and sympathisers of the Revolutionary cause in South China thought it wise to stay away from the funeral. Hung is dead, but his deeds
lowered into the grave in the presence of will survive him.
Arriving at the cemet ry, the coffin was
representatives of the Detective Staff an Police, who acted as escort to the fuerul. Hung was a Christian and dressed in European style. At the age of 18 he was the leader of battles around Nanking with the Imperial 10,000 troops and fought many sanguinary troops under Tseng Kwok and Li Hang o After the fall of Nanking, which ended kopes of the Taipings" to restore a Chines+ government, the young "Prince" left for the United States.
the Rt. Wor. Master. Wor. Bro. Jewitt responded.
Wives, Sisters, Daughters and Sweethearts of Masons was proposed by Bro. E. M. Everall.
All Poor and Distressed Masons, proposed by the Tyler, Bro. J. Vanstone.
The following, was the music :- Overture. Selection from Belle of New York
Bro Geo. Grimble Song" My Pretty Jane"... Bro. Philip W. Goldring Song..." he Deathless Army "... Bro. W. Maxfield
Ever since then he had been travelling about Song (Comic) "The Horse the Missus dries her in all parts of the world, gaining kowledge clothes on " Bro. R. H. Stephenson and experience as he grew in years, and fondly Selected ......B.o. W. Anderson hoping and praying for the day when it would Song (Characteristic) “Café Chantant "
be his duty to take up his sword again in the Mr. M. D. Silas cause of Reform and the freedom and indepen. Violin Solo......" Selected" Mr. F. C. Barlowdence of the great Chinese race from the rule Song "Silence Reigned Supreme" Mr. H.S. Spurge of the Manchus. Song "The Veteran's Song" Wor. Bro. J. A. Tarrant | Recitation ."Selected". Bro. E. O Murphy
Song......" The Longshoreman
Wor. Bro. H. B. Bridger Oboe Solo "The Promise of Life"
Bro. W. Anderson Song (Comic) “When the gentle breezes blow" Song "Smoke, Smoke, Smoke" Mr. E. P. Austen Kro. R. H. Stephenson
Song (Comic) S ng...O Promise Me .B.o. Cullum
Let go, Eliza Mr. H. 8. Spurge | Song Song
"Echo".........Bro. A. P. Goodwin "This is my dream" Mr. W.Davies Song
Molly mine"...Bro. W. Maxfield
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It is said that if the New Year plot bad not been disclosed by the Canton spies in the employ of the Chinese Government, the whole of South China would by now have been declared in- dependent or a British Protectorate in pre-
ference to French rule.
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13s lost a true patriot and the Manchus have In the death of Hung Chuen Fook, China
lost a formidable and dangerous foo. But, although he has gone, he has left a host of able lieutenants who are only burning for an opportunity to emulate his valorons (seda, The seeds of a great revolution have already
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