October 17, 1904.]
"Those who grasp the meaning of this should avert the calamity and flee for their lives, thus saving their whole family to the third genera- tion.'
It is not eas-y to get at the exact meaning of the above, but doubtless the initiated know what is meant. Another proclamation was issued ordering all foreigners to be killed on the 15th of the 8th moon; immediately after. wards all the followers of the foreiner are to be dispatched and an advance is to be made on Peking. The officials are very loth to take steps to suppress these secret societies of which the country is full.
All the crops have practically been gathered in, and farmers are rejoicing in what they call a "nine-tenths " harvest, the best for eight or nine years in this district. Ordinarily good crops mean a cessation of rumours and trouble, but some think that revolutionary methods are rather helped than suppressed under such conditions. Anyhow. unless some measures are taken to suppress these societies the government will find out too late the extent to which they have grown.
The wording of proclamations concerning the increased taxation is increasing and intensifying
the hatred against the foreigner. Whenever some new form of taxation is put forward "p'ei-yang-k'uan (pay the f reign indemnity) occupies a prominent place.
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ENTERTAINMENT BY THE
CATHOLIC UNION.
On the 8th instant, before an appreciative audience, the members of the Catholic Union produced as their eighteenth performance a drams in five acts, entitled "St. Louis in Chains," translated from the French.
The piece as a whole was very good, and acted in a manner quite above the ordinary amateur standard, showing evidence of careful coaching. The star" part, St. Louis, was admirably portrayed by Mr. F. H. Barnes, who revealed the monarch's righteous anger in a natural and emphatic manner. Next in merit to Mr. Bar- nes we are bound to place Mr. J. D. Osmund, whose Adhomar was acted in a way which showed he had a thorough grasp of the character. Mr C. M.. Soires was the "Sultan of Egypt." As netai, Commander of the Mameluker, Mr. J. McLopes did well. The minor parts were well sustained, and repeated applause testified to the keen appreciation of
the audience.
The important duty of the designing of the costumes was entrusted to Mr. F. H. Barnes, who affected a very faithful representation of Oriental dresses with limited materials, while a considerable contribution to the success of the performance was due to the excellent stage management of Mr. M. J. Danenberg. In the concluding farce, Blue Devils," the player "let themselves go more, and evoked both mirth and applause. During the intervals the Sociedade Philharmonica discoursed a selection of music in a creditable style. The performance was repeated on the 15th inst.
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PILOTS' EXAMINATION.
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FOUR EUROPEANS PASS.
Five European candidates for Hongkong Pilot Certificates were examined at the Harbour Master's Offic on the 13th inst. Four passed the and other failed.
The successful candidates were Captains Mason, Walker (master of the river steamer Kwong Tung). McIlroy and Bell Smith.
The examiners were Mr. Basil R. H. Taylor, Assistant Harbour Master; Lieut. Knox, R. N. (King's Harbour Master); Capt. Brown, of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company; Capt. MeIsac, of the Hongkong and Whampoa Dock Company's tag Robert Cooke; und Capt. Hall, the surveyor.
The certificates will not be issued till enough pilots pass to fill in the limited number of licences-ten-to be issued. The ordinance will then come into force, and unlicensed pilots will not be allowed to`ply.
There has been some talk amongst the Euro- pean candidates of running a pilot launch.
CHINA OVERLAND TRADE REPORT.
HONGKONG WEDDINGS.
On the 13th instant Mr. W. H. Williams,
head master of Saiyingpun Anglo-Chinese School, and Captain of the Hongkong Football Club, was married to Miss Emily Watkin, of Birmingham, who arrived by the N. D. L. 8.8. Prinzess Alice. The ceremony was perform Hickling. Mr. E. F. Aucott acted as best man, ed at the Union Church, by the Rev. C. H. and Mrs. Hooper in lieu of bridesmaids. Mr. wedding dress was of ivory crape de Chine. Owen Hughes gave the bride away, The
and bridegroom were present, those of the A very fair number of friends of both bride
bride being passengers by the Prinzess Alice. wedded couple walked down the aisle to the At the conclusion of the ceremony the newly- strains of the Wedding March, played on the organ by Mr. W. Brand, After the usual showers of rice, Mr. and Mrs. Williams went in chairs to Tang Yuen Boarding House, where they Here, friends gave them hearty congratulations. There were beautiful presents.
intend to reside.
many
Mr. and Mrs. Williams
left for Macao on their honeymoon yesterday
afternoon.
Mr. Thos. Shand, Electrical Engineer at the Taikoo Sugar Refinery, and of Biggar, Scotland, was married at the Union Church yesterday to Miss Sarah Ovens, of Laureston, Edinburgh. Mr. R. A. Ferguson was best man, and Miss Hickling bridesmaid. Mr. T. W. Robinson, gave the bride away. Rev. C. H. Hickling performed the ceremony; and Mr. Brand acted as organist. Mr. and Mrs. Shand left for Macao by the Heungshan.
NEW OFFICES.
On the 7th instant Mr. T. F. Hough auctioneer, of Messrs. Hughes and Hough. auctioned off the old furniture used in Messrs. Shewan, Tomes and Co.'s old offices in Des Voux Road.
Fine desks, counters and other similar goods were sold off to Chinese bidders for one-tenth
is
of their value-for a ** mere Building, where the new offices are situated. All song. There is nothing shoddy in St. George's
the furniture is new, locally made, and of teak or other substantial wood. The ground floor, excepting two rooms reserved for Messrs. Shewan. Tomes & Co. facing the waterfront, who will more in to the premises shortly. The are to be occupied by Messrs. Blackhead & Co., first floor is entirely occupied by Messrs. flat being its-long counter extending the whole Shewan, Tomes & Co., a special feature of the
breadth of the building. Partitions divide the separate apartments. The large room everything. to the minutest detail, is neat. light and airy. Its corridor is tiled, and Messrs. Benjamin. Kelly and Potts, share brokers, have rented the front part of the second floor, while the Hongkong General Chamber of Messrs. Gibb, Livingston & Co. move into the Commerce have three rooms at the back.
does the "Star" Ferr Co.'s wharf. at the top floor to-day. The building, facing as it corner of Ice House Street and Connanght Road, is right in the business centre of the city. It covers a plot 160 feet by 75 feet.
The somewhat ornamental walls and large verandalıs that is on the three sides facing the roads-give a very fine set-off to the neighbourhood. The floors are carried on girders and columus, Canton red brick and granite facing comprise the walls and piers. Some 250 tons of steel and iron have been employed in the building. At the Chater Road entrance, the main entrance. there is an electric lift, supplying a service to all floors, a supplementary staircase also being provided. Messrs. Shewan. Tones and Co. hare! also another staircase at the Praya entrance. Messrs. Blackhead & o.'s premises on the ground floor are very light, large plate glass windows extending their whole length. Over the inner side of the lofty shop is a gallery extending almost the whole length. for light goods. Lavatories and servants quarters are situated at the back on each floor. The verandahs are paved with marble.
The Board of Commerce has rejected the proposal to make the salt into brick form and thus economise waste, because, says the Peking Times, the idea is altogether too new.
THE GYMKHANA.
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The gymkhana on the 8th inst. was happily", favoured with fine weather, the afternoon, farther- more, being agreeably cool. There was a very fair attendance at the Race Course, His Excellency the Governor being included amongst the spectators. the Gymkhana Club and its keer secretary are to be congratulated on the arrangements. Those on the committe-the stewards of the Hong- kong Jockey Club being ex-officio members were Messrs. P. Alderton, T. F. Hough, J. F. Knox, G. H. Potts and Capt. Nugent; Mr. J. Judge; Mr. G. H. Potts, starter; Mr. W. W. A. Jupp, clerk of the scales; Mr. H. P. White,
G. Ross, second starter; and Mr G. K. Hall band of the Sherwood Foresters played selections Brutton, hon. secretary and treasurer. The during the afternoon.
The Pari-mutuel and bar, as usual, were run by the King Edward Hotel people. Results were as follows :---
O. B. CUP.
This was a mile-and-a-quarter flat race for China ponies. There were eight starters :- Captain Ward's Royal, 10st. 8lbs.
(Mr. Johnstone)
Mr. Hall Brutton's Little Momo, 11st. 4lbs., Mr. G. H. Potts Pandur. 11st. 3lbs. (Owner)
(Hon. Gresson)
Mr. G. Mäster's Grafton, 11st. 2lbs., (Owner) Mr. Inglis Eclipse, 10st. 3lbs., (Owner) Mr. W. G. Clarke's Standard, 10st. 2lbs. Mr. F. Ellis' Once More, 9st 11lbs., (Owner)
(Owner)
Mr. Craig's Alarm, 10st. 12lbs. (Owner)
1
2
30 00
The competitors straggled out at, the start. Passing the judge's stand for the first time Grafton was leading with Standard and Alarm following in close succession, then the bunch. and finally Mr. Fred Ellis on Once More. This was Mr. Ellis' first
appearance at a race meeting, and he did not seem altogether at ease. Later in the afternoon, however, when he came home second in the Distance Handicap, he showed much better form. Returning to. the race, Grafton was Club's pavilion. Both continued neck-and-neck levelled by Standard towards the Football
up hill to the black rock. Towards the village Royal and Little Momo came to the front. There was a hot race in the straight, Royal winning in good style by about three-quarters of a length. The Pari-mutuel paid $21.10.
WALTON CUP.
Mr. Woodgate's Starling, 11st. llb..
A hurdle race, about one mile, for China ponies. Starters :~
(Mr. Alderton)
Hon. W. J. Gresson's Glenburn, 11st. lb.. (Owner) Mr. J. Patterson's Zufall, 10st. 13lbs.,
(Mr. Johnstone)
2
Mr. Gillingham's Muscatel, 10st. 10lbs.,
(Owner; 0
Mr. Babington's Rocket, 11st. 3lbs.,
the
trench to get into the track. In spite of the
(Mr. Rutherford) Glenburn misbehaved. jumping over efforts of his rider and a mafoo he absolutely refused to jump, finally getting into the water, and up on the other side. At the fall of the continued to lead right throughout, winning in starter's flar Mr. Alderton got away, and he
a canter. The hurdles were not particularly high. The Pari-mutuel paid $21.
LADIES NOMINATION. There were six nominees in this event:- Mr. J. Johnstone nom. by Miss Bird
Mr. W. A. Cruickshank nom. by Mrs.
Petar
Mr. J. Patterson nom. by Mrs. Gedge Mr. Rutherford nom. by Mrs. Tulloch Mr. Hall Bratton nom. by Mrs. Hall
Wright
Mr. Hodgson nom. by Miss Watts,
The riders galloped up to their nominatos, who tied white dress ties round their collars, and handed dress costs to them to put on. The riders then raced back, being supposed to go through a paper screen." As a matter of fact, none of them did so, but the foremost, Mr. Johnstone, broke it.
DISTANCE HANDICAP.
The Distance Handicap was open to all horses, ponies and donkeys. There wase
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