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officer, witness and the usual escort of officers. He produced the Governor's Warrant for the execution.
Dr. Moore testified to being present at the execution. Death in each case, he said, was instantaneons, and on examination be found the cause of death in all three cases due to dislocation of the neck.
THE HONGKONG WEEKLY PRESS AND CONCERT AT HONGKONG THEATRE.
[March 19, 1906,
WEDDING AT HONGKONG.
The wedding of Mr. Norman Habert The concert which was given at the Theatre Rutherford and Miss Margaret Dorothy Fund of the Union Church was one of the Cathedral on the 10th instant, the Rev. F. on the 10th just, in aid of the New Organ | Wakefield was solemnised at St. John's most enjoyable that has been given in the T. Johnson officiating. A large number of The jury returned a verdict of death by Governor had given his patronage to the
Colony for some time. His Excellency the friends were present at the Cathedral, which hanging in the due course of law.
was adorned with palms and ferns. The bride, concert and occupied his nsual seat in the dress circle. Concerts as a rule are not well attended Wakefield, RG.A., wore a dress of ivory who was supported by her brother, Captaiù in Hongkong, but this one proved an exception. duchesse satio, trimmel with flounces of One price two dollars-was charged for admis-twisted chiffon and true lovers' knots tied with sion to any part of the house, and only the back rows of the pit remained unoccupied. :
NAVAL GYMKHANA.
The Naval Gymkhana held on the Polo Ground at Causeway Bay on the 12th iust. was a decided success, and the events of the programme afforded sufficient amusement for the large number present. H.E. the Governor was in attendance, also H.E. Major General Villiers-Hatton and Mrs. Hatton, Sir Gerard and Lady Noel and many other representatives of the services and civilians. Small tables, at which the ladies were regaled with tea and cakes, were arranged on the ground, and the band of the Royal West Kents provided music throughout the afternoon.
The opening event was the Polo Ball race, in which competitors had to hit a polo ball from starting line, down polo ground, through the opposite goal and back through the first goal on starting line. This was won by Major Pedley with Captain Casserley second. In the Bicycle Bending race each competitor was nominated by a lady, and after many of the cyclists had had a fall Mr. Chambers, who was nominated by Mrs. Bailey, was declared the winner. In the Lemon race three chairs were placed a short distance apart with a lemou on each. Competitors galloped past and picked the lemous up. This race Was won by Lieutenant Noble. The hat trimming competition proved an amusing and the artistic designs of the milliners event; were much admired. The competitors in this were required to run with
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The promoters were extremely fortunate in securing the assistance of the excellent band of the German flagship Fuerst Bismarck. It is only when this ship and the Hansa visit Hong. kong that the community is able to enjoy orchestral music which would do credit even to the best concert halls of the European capitals. During the evening the band played the overture to Öffenbach's operetta Orpheus in the Unterwelt," a largo by Handel; the introduction and chorus of the Friedensboteu from the opera Rienzi (Wagner); and a faufaren Marche which concluded the programme. The two first-named items espe cially were exquisitely played and the audience gave unmistakeable proof of their appreciation. Each piece was rapturously applauded, but owing to the length of the programme, the band gave only one encore piece, and that a second fanfareu Marche at the end. The community will have another opportunity of hearing the band at the Theatre on Tuesday, and no one who enjoys good music can afford to miss the treat they are certain to provide.
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orange blossoms. The bodice was trimmed with lace and garlands of orange blossoms and white heather, while a tiara of the same flowers and a tulle veil were worn. She also wore” A pretty pearl and ruby pendant, the gift of the bridegroom. Her bridesmaids were the Misses Duffle and Mabel Dickson, Aileen Hastings and Sylvia Ross, all of whom were dressed in white crêpe de Chine trimmed with guipure lace and satin ribbons. They also wore wreaths of pink banksia roses and carried baskets of flowers and wore brooches, the gift of the bridegroom, while Master J. P. Dio (son, dressed in Highland costume, acted as page. The bridegroom's best man was Mr. W. K. Robertson. A reception was held in the Hongkong Hotel after the ceremony, and then the happy couple left for their honeymoon.
THE A.D.C.
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The next effort of the A.D.C. will be "Lady Huutworth's Experiment," a comedy in three acts. The dates fixed for the production are March 31st, April 2nd and 3rd. The characters bave been allotted as under :- Capt Dovaston ...Lt. Com. Lloyd- Rev. Audley Pillenger... Mr. Gaster Rev. Henry Thoresby... Mr. L. J. C. Anderson Gandy
..Mr. Tester
Mr. Whittamore Newspaper Boy Mr. Crayle
...Mr. Looker
Keziah Miss Hannah Pillenger.. Mrs. Painter
Mrs. Grace Caroline Rayward ...Mrs. M. W. Slade
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FIRE AT HONGKONG CEMENT WORKS.
A fire broke out in the cooperage of the Green Island Cement Work, Hunghom, at eight o'clock on the 11th inst.. wh reby damage was wrought to the extent of $36,000. The Kowloon promptly to the call, and in conjunction with the Dock and Yaumali fire brigades responded
may complete first our notice of the instru Of the other numbers in the programme we
violin solos of Mr. J. P. F. Jokl, who mental features by mentioning the brilliant played a pretty piece Humoresque by Anton Dvorak and Picrne's ever popular Serenade their lady nominee who handed them hat with materials. When they had trimmed played these morceaur with a grace and perfection A perfect master of his instrument, Mr. Jokl same they put it on and ran back to the starting point with the lady in the riesha. again with Messrs. Koenig and Gonzales in a which delighted everyone. Mr. Jokl appeared Lieutenant Lloyd Thomas, nominated by Mrs. Aitken, was the winner, with Lieutenant Bux-with great success a composition of Mozart's trio for violin, viola and violincello, performing ton, nominated by Mrs. Peters, second. Three (Divertemento: adagio and allegro). teams entered the lists in the tent pegging with swords competition, the champions be ing the representatives of the Headquarters Staff, who were commanded by aptain Ward. Entries in the animal race numerous and included goats, pigs, cats, deer etc. A great many of the animals refused to start, but the numerous dogs that were specta tors encouraged a number of them, and once the field got properly in motion they set out in all directions to reach the winning post. Miss Bentick was successful in piloting her goat to victory. The umbrella race was a sensational item and called forth twelve starters, many of whem were unseated whilst riding bareback. Lieutenant Buxton passed the winning post first, Captain Josling being a good second. fewer than 28 competitors lined up in the driving race. Each carried a lady in a ricsha and was blindfolded. He had strings tied to each arm, and with these his nominee drove hit. Miss Alliway proved most competent with the ribbons, and drove Mr. Pettymau past the winning post first. The concluding event was the nightgown race. rode to a lady, who had a parcel with a nightgown | whose appearance on the concert platform) Colonies for the relief of sufferers by famine in
In this each competitor
duced some new talent.
The vocal features of the programme intro. who saug the first song, is an excellent baritone, Mr. W. E. Leckie, and his rendering of The girl of my heart" met with such approbation that an encore had to be given. In this, a pretty little Irish love singer's nervousuess was less marked than was song, he was even more successful, as the the case in the first song. He was followed on the platform by Miss Humphreys, who in a sweet soprano voice sang a German song ("Allerseelen) with a charm of voice and manner which evoked long-sustained applause. Mrs. D. E. Brown, who made a first appearance before a Hongkong audience, is a decided acquisition to local talent; She No
saug in the first part Я German!! song 'Fruhlinzeit" and in the second an English song, "A May Morning," but encores had to be given to each. Mrs. Brown's voice is a rich and powerful soprano, and her songs audience was enthusiastic in its welcome, and revealed its splendid compass and purity. The a floral tribute of appreciation was handed to Mrs. Brown after her first song. Mrs. Gordon,
in it: On his arrival she undid the parcel and gave him the nightgown, which he had to pu on as he was riding back to the winning post. Lieutenant Buxton
WAS the winner, with Captain Josling second.
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is always welcome, sang Abide with me," to expression necessary to interpret alike the beauty Liddle's setting, with all the feeling and of the music and the sublimity of the verse. was a greatly appreciated item in the pro-
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At the conclusion of the Gymkhana Lady gramme, and Mrs. Gordon, being recalled, sang Noel presented the prizes.
ARRIVAL OF ADMIRAL MOORE,
On March 14 H. M. S. King Alfred arrived at Hongkong from Portsmouth, with Vice- Admiral Sir Arthur W. Moore, K. C. B., on board, and was greeted with the customary salute. He took over the command of the China station from Admiral Sir Gerard Noel, and hoisted his flag on the King Alfred, Admiral Noel took his departure about the end of the week,
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a very pretty little song as au eucore. There only remain to be mentioned the songs of Mr. W. M. Stewart. He was down for one, “O pure and tender Star of Eve“ (Wagner), but, like the other singers, had to oblige again. Mrs Kruger was also to hare sung at the concert, but it was announced with regret that she was unwell and could not attend. All the accompaniments were excellently played by Mr. George Grimble to whom we presume thanks are principally due for arranging a programme which was greatly enjoyed from beginning to end by the entire audience.
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Dock's staff and a detachment of men from the U.S. ships Barry and Callao exerted themselves to extinguish the flames, a task which was only accomplished after four hours' hard fighting, and not before the coop rage and sawmill were destroyed. These, however, were covered by insurance.
CORRESPONDENCĘ,
FAMINE FUNDS.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE DAILY PRESS,'
Sir-Noting your remarks on the funds
started in London and some of the British
Japan, I wonder why it is we hear nothing of Funds for the relief of distress in the famine districts of the great Asiatic British empire -India-where thousands of people are and have been for months past under State relief?
BRITISHER.
NAVAL NEWS.
ingule, which has been despatched in sections, The armed shallow-draught steamer Night. from Chatham Dockyard to the Chins Station April for river service in the Far East. A is ordered to be commissioned at Shanghai in
unemployed since she was built on the Thames crew for the Nightingale, which has been
Shanghai in the armoured orniser Donegal a few years ago, was ordered to take passage to
(Capt. W. J. Grogan).
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