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get employment in the Docks. It was wonder. ful the number of Chinamen who tried to get in, but Mr Kerr and Mr. Lumsden looked after that; keeping down the number of men was the only way they could make a profit.
Mr. R. MITCHELL could only say that he and the staff of the Kowloon Dock were very pleased to see them that morning. He thanked Lady Goodman for successfully launching the Shanghai. Mr. Dixon and all the staff of the Dook Co. took a particular interest in putting a good class of work into the Shanghai and doing the work quickly. Even the Chinese No. 1" men and some of the foremen had been working 18 hours a day, so as to carry on the work with greater despatch. He thanked them again for their attendance at the Kowloon Dock. (Applause.)
Mr. DIXON called upon Mr. A. R. Lowe to propose the toast of the Ladies.“
After this was responded to, the company dispersed.
The Shanghai has a deadweight capacity of about 1,900 tons on a draft of 11 ft. 9 in. Her length between perpendiculars is 310 feet; breadth, moulded. 46 feet: depth moulded, 14 ft. 3 in. She has a double cellular bottom. She will have two sets of triple expansion surface condensing engines. the cylinders of which are 14 in. 24 in. and 394 in. in diameter respectively: the length The two boilers are
of stroke is 30 in.
single ended. of mild steel: mean diameter. 15 ft.; length. 11 ft. 6 in.; working pressure. 190 pounds. She will be fitted throughout with electricity. Her speed, when fully laden. will be 11 knots. Work putting in the engines can now be proceeded with rapidly-that is, of course, as soon as the vessel is brought under the sheerlegs.
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SUGGESTED MEMORIAL FUND.
Addressing the large concourse of mourners at the Parsee Club on Saturday afternoon, after the third day" ceremonies. Mr. H. N. Molly said (in part) that they all knew the genial and kindly character of Mr. Dorabjee Nowrojee-his ready sympathy with all classes, how he could be old with the old and young with the young, his liberal and unostentatious charity. Of him it could be truly said that his left hand knew not what his right hand did. They knew how could always rely on his assistance, not only the less fortunate members of their community
in relieving their pressing necessities, but in finding employment for those requiring it. while his friendly counsel and advice were always at their disposal. Nor did he confine his acts of charity to the Parsee community alone, but he was liberal to all alike whatever their creed or nationality. He was. as they knew, a very liberal contributor to the charity funds of their own Anjuman, of which he was one of the trustees, and it would be very difficult. if not impossible, to find anyone to worthily fill his place. His (Mr. Mody's) object should that day open a fund in connection in addressing them was to propose that they with their own" Anjuman." which should at benefactor and should keep his memory green once be a tribute of respect to their lamented
in future generations. The fund should be Mody) would have much pleasure in subscribing. called the "Dorabjee Nowrojee Fund." He (Mr. and he commended it to their liberal considera
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having a slight cold. she could not do herself full justice. Mr. G. Victor Loydall | was much appreciated as a comic songster the is really funny); and Miss Bishop, who possesses an agreeable voice, was admirable in a chorus du temps jadis. A Piccadilly Johnny with a little glass eye," which was well received. Tim Howard. the funny little man. did com- plete justice to his title, his
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The Orpheum Comedy Co. on the 13th inst. It appears from the Board of Trade returns made their second appearance at the City Hall. that with regard to the details of our trade with Owing to the heat the audience was not so larga the Far East there was last month a very
as the performance justified. but theatrical considerable decrease in the export of cotton companies visiting Hongkong in summer can yarn and twist to China, Japan, and the Straits hardly expect bumper" houses. After un Settlements, the figures for China being 16,000 | overture Miss Hettie Fuller
Kang with lbs., against 466.100 lbs., and for Japan 1,500 a sweet voice of remarkably high register. lbs., against 54,600 lbs. last year.
For the five and considerable expression. Mr. Jim Morris, months also there is a large shrinkage all round. figuring on the programme as a buck and Taking the total trade in all kinds of piece wing dancer. gave a coon song, and was called goods, shrinkages are shown by China. Japan back. Miss Lyla Thompson rendered My Last the Philippine Islands and the Straits Settle-Night Out," a rollicking song with which, ments, the Dutch East Indies alone showing any increase. For the five months there is again a shrinkage all round, none of the coun- tries mentioned showing increases. The export of linen manufactures to the Philippine Islands shows a satisfactory increase for the month, but there is still a considerable fallin off in the figures for the longer period. The shipments of woollen tissues to China show an increase for both periods, but a decrease for Japan. In worsted tissues the same remarks apply. In regard to metals there was a falling-off in the quantity of mixed and yellow metal shipped to China both for the month and tive months, whereas the value of textile machinery and millwork sent to both China and Japan shows satisfactory increases. Larger quantities of old iron and steel for re-manufacture were shipped to China during both periods, whilst that country also took an increased quantity of lead. The quantity of lead exported to Japan shows a decrease for both periods. Turning to imports we find that a much larger quantity of tea came from China last month, the figures being 241,740 lbs.. against 47,362 lbs. last year: for the five months also there is a considerable increase, the figures being 5,152,108 lbs.. against 3.966.818 lbs. last year. Silk shipments from China show good increa es both for the month and five months. but there were none from Japan. Shipments of hemp from the Philippine Islands were larger for the month by some 4,700 tons, and for the longer period by some 13,000 tons. From the Straits Settlements increased quantities of tin were shipped during both periods.
Both Sir Matthew Nathan and his A.D.C. are (says the Singapore Free Press) polo players and keen sportsmen generally-facts which will be appreciated in Hongkong, and the journal suggests that if time allows, the Singapore Polo Club might arrange a short game during the stay of the steamer,
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and whistling song being amongst the best items on the programme. Messrs. Rockley and Morris concluded the first part with the topical duet Did you speak As an encore they gave a very good burlesque boxing act.
In the second part Miss Lyla Thompsou sang Cowrie." and part of the audience joined in the chorus. Mr. Alf. Rockley was very good in a squib parody on Good old summer time." Miss Hettie Fuller, a B Spanish Senora. gave a very good dancing exhibition. Mr. Leonard Nelson, with a capital 'make-up." rendered a somewhat tedious comic song entitled Poor. Proud and Particular.” for which he was encored. Miss Violet Bishop rendered Skylark" in good style, but she created a far better impression with her serio-comic song in the first part. A really good per- formance. deserving great praise and much sup- port, terminated with Patsey's Manouvres, an original farce by Miss Helen Collins and G. Victor Loydall
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There are now eleven men in custody at Shanghai charged with implication in the recent murder of an Indian "informer" there. This man, it may be remembered, gave informa tion to a Taotai about some of his associates who were "wanted." In the night, a gang of them went to his house, which is quite close to the race-course, and riddled him with bullets, One weapon secured by the detectives is a
modern ten-firer Mauser.
R. A. O. B.
(July 16, 1904.
On the 9th instant the members of t'e Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes enter- tained their friends to a very enjoyable smoking Mr. J. H. Oxberry, president, was in the chair, concert in their Club Rooms in Queen's Road.
ent; while Mr. J. J. Blake, secretary, saw after and was supported by Mr. Goodhall, vice-presid- the comfort of the visitors and the general arrangements. A capital programme, arranged by Mr. Walstow, was submitted, and so good was the entertainment that everyone felt sorry when it had to be brought to a close at mid- accustomed ability and was untiring in his night. Mr. MacLean acted as pianist with his
efforts. Among the features of the evening were Mr. Bacon's The Deathless Army," Mr. Oxberry's The Carnival," Mr. Rogers's
Every Bullet "; a trio, "Tell me, gentle shep- herd," by Messrs. Bacon, Harris and Walstow; a recitation entitled "Mother Hubbard," by Mr. Goldenburg; banjo solos by Mr. McGrann, and mandoline solos by Mr. Allwork. There were plenty of comic songs among those sung. In this line Mr. Evans and Mr. Walstow distinguished encores.
themselves and both got Among others who contributed to the harmony were Mr. Harris (baritone), who sang finely the ballad "Because I love you
Liza ; Mr. Cooper, coster song Johnson"; Mr. Purser, gramophone selections; Mr. Laing, comic song, “Oh, what a difference"; and Mr. Neal, concertina solos. At the con- remarks anent the condition of the club and its clusion of the concert Mr. Orberry made a few
aims. When it started, he said, there were only some 16 members: now there were about 130. They wanted still more, and he urged all those present who were not Buffaloes to join at The toast of The Order" was drunk with honours. Afterwards the visitors were toasted by Mr. Goodhall, Mr. Poole responding. God save the King" brought the concert to a close.
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PIRACY.
We seem to have heard more about piracy within the past few days then we have dons for mouths. The captain of the 8.5. Mee Foo. it will be remembered, recently reporte! having passed three pirate juaks off Kupchi Point, ab ut 25 miles from Breaker Point. Capt. Ellis, of the Naval launch Alexandru, was attacked by pirate in the waters of samki Island. and the most recent case of ali happened in the waters of this Colony. On the 6th
inst. a gang of pirates held up a junk moored off Lantao Island. They then attacked another boat, but one of the occupants of this escaped and report- ed the matter to the Taipo Police Station. P.-Sergt. Floyd, in charge of the local force of Indian police, hurried to the scene, and four of the pirates were captured. One of the Ľudian constables, Bhan Singh by name, received a slight scalp wound while taking part in the arrest. The case has been remanded till the 14th inst.
COREAN OFFICIAL AT HONGKONG.
Considerable interest was evinced in Hong- kong yesterday in the appearance of a Corean official, who was wearing the native Court dress. This gentleman is Mr. Laq Ping-koon, Assistant Grand Secretary of Cores. Speaking to s Daily Press representative, through a Mandarin interpreter. he explained that he was on his way from Fohkien Province to Canton and Honam on a mission for his Government. This would be his second visit to Canton.
A description of Mr. Lau Ping-koon's dress will be interesting. To begin with;. he wore a black hat which we have heard variously described 88 8 sort of folded serviette." and as a cross between a Roman Catholic priest's baretta and a three- story pagoda. His long coat, opening in the front, was of blue silk lined with red. He wore a white scarf; and a piece of cord was tied about his waist. His boots were typically Chinese, excepting that the soles of them were rather thicker than is usual. The costume, altogether, was just as curious to the Chinaman as to the European.
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