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year amounted in all to $395, and the expendi- ture to $301.76, leaving a balance of $93 24 to the good of the club, which may be considered as satisfactory enough to a young club just started There were seven of the oue-design class racing during the season, and six cruisers took part in the races provided for that class. The Nina won
the Club's Championship with 48 points; the Gail took second prize with 22. In the cruiser class the La Cigale took first prize (a cup presented by the Vice. Commodore of the club), and the Elfin took | second prize given by the club. The points gained by each boat during the season are as follows:- Nina
48 ppints As(hore 2 points
CHINA OVERLAND TRADE REPORT.
band, instrumentalists and rocal soloists, appealed to the aesthetic senses of the audience and evoked mo:t cordial expressions of approval, and pleasure.
The Band of the R. W. Kent Regiment, through the kind permission of Col. Fitton and the officers, again figured largely in the progamma. They opened with selections from Iolante," and their brilliant execution, roused the assembly to prolonged acelammation. Surgeon Lient. Forsyth followed with a solo! The Yeomau's Daughter," which did not seem to suit his voice too well. In response to an encore he sang "The Romany Lass," which proved a better performance. A master of his instrument. Mr. G. Konig delighted everyone with his finished performance on the 'cells, and complied with an insistent demand for his re- appearance. Oh hear the wild winds blow" was well rendered by Mr. W. M. Stewart. It was 4 points a song that suit-d his voice, and his subsequent contribution, when ene rod, was equally well chosen and surg. The tuneful soprano voice (and perfect enunciation heard
Mrs. J. Badelay sang The Slave Song" won the hearts of all, and to the rapturous encore which greeted its conclusion she replied with a
·The charming little solo, sweetly rendered, Garden of Love." Three inspiriting dauces from Nina
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Hibernia
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Cam Ariel
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La Cigale Elin
20 points 14
Marjorie Active.. Dart
Aileen......... 10
CRUISER CLASS.
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The Commodore's Cup was
by Hibernia and the Hume Cup by Asthore. The cup presented to the club by the China Mail was sailed for under the auspices of the Hongkong Regatta, and was Wol by Warratah The spoous pressuted by Mr. Denison Was won by Gail and respectively. The thanks of the club are due to Mr. Hume, China Mail and Mr. Denison for presenting prizes to the club, and to the public who kindly came forward to swell the member- ship, without whose support we could not be in such a prosperous position, also to Mr. Thorne who kindly audited the accounts. The prospects of the club for the coming season are brightening, with the building of two new boats of the one-design class by Ab King, who expects to have them launched in six weeks' time.
On the motion of the chairman, sconded by Mr. Powell, the report and Lalance sheet was unanimously adopted,
ELECTION OF OFFICE BEARERS.
The following office-bearers were elected by ballet: commodore, Dr. Clarke; vice-commodore Mr. E. M. Hazeland; secretary, Mr. J. W. Bains; treasurer. Mr. I. Reidia; official treasurer, Mr. W. A. Crake; committee: Messrs J. Hand, M. McIvor, Gibson, and Howell.
ALTERATION IN RULES.
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Mr. DONALD seconded and the motion was carried.
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Nell Gwynn" by the band closed the first part of the programme. The band was responsible for two ofber exquisite selections in introducing the second port. Then camo i Mr. C. II. Grace, whose baritone voice was heard to advantage in Son of Mine." Ons has no fault to find with the singer or the song, but surely it is a misnomer to describle it as a cradle song.' It was rather vigorous; in expression and surely could not have been iutended to Lave any soporifi: effect. Mr. Grace was deservedly recalled, but even his second effort did not satisfy the audience and he had to appear a third time.
When you return gave Mrs. David Wood an opportunity of displaying a singularly mellow contralto voice and, singing with perfect ease and expression, her contribution ranked as one of the best of the evening. The usual encere was demanded. To this she responded with that beautiful but inexpressibly pathetic little song written by Burns, Ae fond kiss and then wo sever." Th; singer was in perfect sympathy with her song, and its depth of te-ling was presented in a mest effective, rendering. Mr. F. Jokl sustained his
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The rudder plate shall reputation with another brilliant performance, his artistic playing of "Legende "app-uling so strongly to his auditors that he had to return and give another exhibition. Mr. A. F. Walstow supplied the funny element in au un xceptionalla manner and he also Lad to appear a second time. The Duchess of Dautsic" by the band concluded the programme. Mr. Gritable ! proved an efficient accompanist.
MISCELLANEOUS,
The questions of dates and prizes were left to the committee.
Mr. DONALD referred to the desirability of the erection of a club house, which, on his proposi- tion, seconded by Mr. Howell, was referred to the committee. Other subjects mentioned by the same gentlemen-the questions of securing a launch to follow the rares and of devising a system of signaling for a launch to take yachts in tow when desired-wero also referred to the committeo.
On the motion of Mr. DONALD it was agreed to place on r. cord the club's appreciation of the services of Mr. J. Reidie as secretary. A rote of thanks to the commodore concluded the proceedings.
LADIES' BENEVOLENT SOCIETY.
PROMENADE CONCERT.
Sir Henry Berkel-y, ascend ng the stage before the close, spoke on half of the Ladies' Committee, thanking all present for their patrounge and encouragement to the committee who wou'd be enabled as the result of that concert to better carry on the good work of relieving distress and alleviating the sufferings of the poor who by the stern law of nature must be here with us in Hongkong as elsewhere. The ladies and gentlemen present woul I be glad to know, and the Ladies' Com› mittee (would be gratified to learn that, as the result of that encert, the funds of the soci-15 would be increased by something like $1,100) (applans-). He ventured to say that that was a result creditable to any emmunity. The ladies of the society desired him to express their appreciation of the attendance of the ladies and gentlemen there and especially to these who had contributed to the programm‘. In conclusion he said he thought I was expressing the feelings of all present in saying they had a most enjoyable evening, and he called for three hearty cheers for all the performers, and for those who had assisted in other ways.
These were given, and the company dispersed
after the National Anthem.
Animated doubtless by philanthropic matives as well as a desire to enjoy the musical treat which had been arranged, the attendance at the Volunteer Parade Ground on October 7th was; larger than usual, and the concert, promoted on this occasion by the Ladies' Benevolent Society, was eminently successful, both from an artistic and from a finaucial point of view. Of course, the weather was not without influence in attaining this desirable result. There was not the slightest premonition of the rain which had somewhat marred previous concerts According to a Tokyo tolegram appearing in in the same place, and the atmospheric 1 con- the N. C. Daily News, plague has broken out ditions were ideal. The picturesque environ. in the neighbourhood of Lake Dilainor (or ment, illuminated as before, had a pretty effict | Kuluu), on the western borders of Manchuria. in the soft moonlight, and this, together with The Trans-Baikal provinces the exquisite musical contributions from the infected.
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STREET STABBING AFFAIRS.
ONE FATALITY.
Two stabbing incidents are reported as having ocenrred in town during Tuesday. The first occurred at a house in Third Street, West point, a Chinese Christian establishment in charge of Wong Kam. It appears that Wong objected to the introduction of women to the premises, and would not allow another Chinaman, Kung Fat, to enter with one. The second man, after an altercation, stabbed Wong in the right side with a knife and the sufferer had to be removed to the Government Civil Hospital. His
ssailant has escaped,
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The second affray occurred iu Des Vœux Road shortly after noon. As & Chinese boy from the Hongkong Hotel was walking along near the Harbour office, he was attacked by another native who ran a knife in his side and quickly decamped. The boy was taken to the Tung Wa Hospital, but refused to say who his assailant was, or why he attacked him. He succumbed to his injuries at 6 o'clock last night.
THE CANTON-MACAO RAILWAY
PROJECT.
CHINESE CAP TALISTS RESENTING
FORTUGUESE DELAY,
About a year ago Imperial sanction was given to a project for the construction of a line of railway from Canton to Macao, the capital to by subscribed in oqual proportions by Portu- nese and Chinese subjects. According to the Chung Ngoi_San_Po, the Chinese director of the railway (Lam Tak Yuen) has suceeded in raising the Chiness portion of the casital (two million dollars) and recently patitioned the Director General of Railways (Shoug Kung I'o) to cancel the agreemeat made with the Portuguese Government on account of th unnecessary delay on the part of the Portuguese in raising their moiety of the share capital." T'he memorial further asked that the right to construct the Ine should be re-eived to Chinese subjects quly, and assured the Director-General that there would be no difficulty in raising among Chinese capitalists the entire amount required for the construction of the line. The Director-General, however, has replied that it
is too soon yet to consider a request to cancel the agreement and he advised his petitioner to wait a while. Lam Tak-Yuen has recently traversed the proposed route of the railway.
REGULATIONS FOR BLAKE
GARDEN.
The following regulatious for the main euance of good order and the preservation of property in Blake Garden have been made by the Governor-in-Cohncil :---
1. No person shall pick or handle flowers or plants or do any harm to plant or tree.
2.- No person carrying a load shall enter the Garden.
3. No public or private vehicle shall ba allowed in the Garden except sedan chairs for the use of infalids, permits for which shall Lave been first obtained from the Superintendent of the Gardens) and perambulators.
4-No person shall put his feet on the seats, nor lie up ́n any seat.
5.- No person shall cut or injure any fence · or other property of the Government in the › Garden.
6-No kites shall be flown in or from the Garden.
7-All persons using the Garden shall conduct themselves in a quiet and orderly
manner.
8. The Superintendent may close the Garden or any portion thereof and grant admissiou thereto by ticket or otherwise on such occasion so may be approved by the Governor.
The
"At Homo" held by His Excellency the Covernor yesterday at Government House was numerously attended. Tea was provided on the lawn and the Band of the Royal West Kents discoursed an excellent programme of music.
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