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CHINA OVERLAND TRADE REPORT.
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Coronation of Their Majesties in 192, and ENTERTAINMENT AT THE KO BRING THEATRE. In the time of the Sungs a famous general we hops shortly to see it erected and in place. Apparently these calls were responsible for pissed sentence of dễath upon his only son for I am bapy to be now in a position to state the delay in the arrival of the Duke and Duchess į marrying a lady who was chieftain of a band that my friend and partner, Mr. H. N. Mody, 'at the Ko Shing Theatre where the local of outlaws. His twa lieutenants pleaded has offered to present to this Colony the statue Chinege Committee had arranged a tea and ansucessfully for his life. Just before the of Her Royal Highness the Princess of Wales, entertainment which was not the least interest-execution was to take place the aged mother and the permission of His Majesty the King ing part of the royal programme. The exterior of the general was sent for, but her interosssion for its erection is being sought. When all thege of the building was adorned with typical Chinese was also una railing. Next an Imperial Prince, statues are erected, this Colony, the first floral emblems, but when inside there was a very the brother of the Reigning Monarch begged acquisition of our late Queen's reign and the striking change noticeable. The i terior had the young man's life, but all in vin. In the first to perpetuate hier beloved name, will possess ! be-n completely transformed. It certainly was nick of time the young chieftain her elf within its City of Victoria a square of which a thing of beauty. Crimson cloth was freely appeared on the scene, and by the offer of a it may justly be prond. The site on which we employed in covering the gallery and the bare migie wand by which alone the death of the now stand was in 1887 a part of the barton. wood work, and festoons were suspended on the opposing general could be effected, and by a Your Royal Highness will readily recall front of the gallery and stretched across from solemu promise to grant the aid of ter gallant to mind that in 1890 you laid the foundation' side to side, while floral baskets, ong at inter- band in the coming campaign, she induced him stone of this reclamation which, now complete. vals from the roof, formed a preity feature of to rernke the sentence of death. has added so large an area to our islaud and the general scheme of decoration. Abore the provided us with so fitting a position whereon
s'age was the word Welcome" in large floral ! Duke of Connaught, H.R.H. The Duchess to place these memorials of our great Queen letters, this being flanked by a crown on either | of Connaught, Princess Patricia. General Victoria the Good, of her son and graudson side. Facing the stage were large embroideries Maxwell. Miss Pelly, and Captain Ponsonby, and of their consorts. It is. I feel, a which won the first prize at the Carton Exhibi- A.D.C. rery happy opportunity which enables tion and which it was the intention of the i H the first of these stilue, which have been | Chinese Committee to present to the Royal ¦ erected, to be unveiled by your han2, marking i visitors, together with silver tes howls and as it durs in 8 measure the culmination of that work which you initiated seventeen years ago. I will now ask Your Royal Highness to unveil the statue of His Majesty the King.
His Royal Highness then pulled the rope which loosened the covering cuveloping the statue, and as this fell away thousands of rested on the magnific-nt present which Sir Paul Chater has made to the Colony.
Mr. T. F. Hough called for three cheers for the King, to which the spectators responded with hearty good will.
HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS, in reply to Sir Paul.! said-I thank you for the great pleasure and honour you bare done me in asking me to unveil what is to me the first sta u- of our gra inus Sovereign. The community of Hongkong owes you a deep debt of gratitude for having present. ed such a fine sta ue of His Majesty which is also to be followed by one of the Queen. In this fine square which you remind me was only a few years ago a part of the harbour, gon will have one of the greatest ornaments that any city could wish to have, and I congratu- late Hongkong on the possession, not only of a fine statue of my beloved mother, Queen Victoria, but also of oue of my brother, the King. As I said in answering your very kind address, there is no one who takes a deeper interest in the future prosperity and steady advancement of this great and im portant port than His Majesty, and
bappy to think that you and H.B. the Governor have given me this opportunity of being a second time associated with your city, this time in unveiling a statue of His Majesty the King whom we, and those who follow after, will always look
to up
and always respect FIN one who has done his ut- most to follow in the footsteps of our late beloved sovereign; and it will teach the rising generation to look up to the Sovereign who, ever since he has been on the throne, has done his utmost to promote all that tends to advancement and prosperity of empire, and to the peace of the worl i.
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A arge carved ivory ball with 24 pieces in- xide. All along Queen's Road the Chinese were gathered in large numbers and it seemed
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if almost the entire nativa population turned out to see the distinguished visitors, ¦ Undoubtedly there was no gainsaying the fact that the Chinese were kenly interested in the proceedings of the day.
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Not till elos- toon fire o'clock did the Royal Tarty arrive. They were received by the Hon. J Dr. Ho Kai, the Hon. Mr. Wei Yik, Mesara Lau Chu Pak, Fang Wa Chun, Ho Fook, Ho Kom Tang, Phu Yen Chun, C Hoi Chau, Sha Po Shan, with the Hon. Mr. Brewin, and conducted to their seats at a specially decorsted table. The Duke and Duchesss led the way. followed by the Princess and the Garroor.
The guests were arranged six at a table, one
place being occupied by one of the Chinese gentlemen acting as host. In addition to the chopstics laid on the table there was a small fork which Fas doubtless appreciated by the articles. The menu was as under : many not initiated into the use of the Chinese
Menu.-Birds' Nesta and Pigeous Erga in
Syrup. 1-Mashed Bean Turnovers. 2 – Walnut
and Hawthorn Cakes, 3-Pea Cakes.
Lotus Nuts in Syrup. 4-Herb (akes. 5— Sesamum Seed and Apple dumplings fi-Rose Puffs.
7-Ham Cakes. 8 Jam Almond Cream. I
Sandwiche. -Nut Pudding.
Tea (Water Fairy) 10. Mince Dumplings. 11-Crab Kissoles. 12 Shrimp Rolls. 13-- Melon Dried Lechees. 14-Dried Apricots, 15 Seeds. 16-Almonds. 17-Preserved Tomatoes. 18. Preserved Kumquat, 19- Preserved Plums 20—Preserved Ginger.
His Royal Hi.hness aud party were then conducted to the dais before the statue of the Prince of Wales where the
Hon. Mr. V. J. GRESSON said Your Roral Highness-On behalf of Mr. James Jardine Bell-Irving, who has left the Coloty. I have the bonour to ask you to unveil this status of the Prince of Wales.
Again the Duke pulled the dope and the enveloping shroud fell, revealing another hand.
some s'atue.
Once more Mr. Hough called for three cheers which were accorded with right goodwill, the band following with the air God bles the Prince of Wales."
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Invitations were isan d to H.R.H. The
Sir Matthew Nathau, K.C.M.G., Capt. H. C. Coleman, Mr. R. A. Ponsonby, Lieut. A. B. Ogle.
H.E. Vi-Admiro Sir Arthur Wm. Moore, K.C B.. K.C V.O., C.M.G., and Capt. Charles H. Rowe, R.N.
HE. Major General R. (. Broadwood, C.B, and Capt. E. H. Bonham. A D.C.
Commod re and Mrs. H. P. Williams, and Mr. H. W Woodward,
Hon. Dr. and Mrs. J. M. Atkinson, C'olouel and Mrs. Aitken.
Dr. A. Van de Sande Bikhuyzen, Mr. A. Vau Bie vhet, Mr. and Mrs. G. Murray Bain. Sir Henry and Lady Berkeley and Misses Berkeley, Hon. Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Brewio, Lient. Charles W. Beck eith, R.N., Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Badeley, Mr. H. F. Butter. worth, Mr. A. Babington, Mr. L. Beriulongue, Mr. and Mr W D. Brandwond, Mr. J. Barton, Mr. J. Bwty, Miss Blair, Mr. G. Balloch, Mr.
F. B. Powley, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Bolles,
Major and Mrs. Chichister, Hon. Mr. and Mrs. W. Chatham and Miss Chatham, Sir Paul Chyter, C.M.G., Dr. and Mrs. F. W. Clark, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Cruickshank, Mr. G. de Champ-aux, Mr. T. l'. · ochrane, Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Craddock, Mr. and Mrs. A. Cunningham Mr. and Mrs. A. S. D. Cousland, and Mr, J. McCubbin.
Lt. Col. Darling, R.E., Mr. W. Danby, Mr. A. J. David, Mr. E. David, and Baroness von Dalwigk.
Mr. L Engel and Mr. C Ewens.
Mr. and Mrs A. Forbes, Mr. E. Freyvogel, Mr. A. G. M Fletcher, and Mr. G. Frie-land,
Mr. J. E. Gregson, Mr. and Mrs. E. Goetz. Dr. and Mrs. Gimlette, Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Gordon, Hon. Mr. W. J Gresson, Hon. Mr. H. H. J. Gompertz, and Mr. 4.8 (rubbay,
Mr. F. A. Hazeland, Mr. and Mrs. H. Humphreys, Mr., Mrs. and Misses Shelton The Chinese theatricals were presented by a
Hooper, Mr. A. Haupt, Dr. and Mrs. G. H. M. number one company. While much of the
Hargiou, Mr. T Hanman, Mr. and Mrs. R. performance was unintelligible to the un alight-Hancock, Hou. Mr. and Mrs. E A. Hewett, ened the programme was useful in giving an The orchestra was outline of the proceedings divided from the stage by the usual screen
which however did not bid- the movements of the musicians which were almost as interesting as those of the actors. The costumes worn by the performers were very elaborate and costly and as a picturesque effet the performance was indeed striking. The tumblers and acrobats were particularly good
provoked the applause of the audience. Appealed is the programme :--
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I-The Eight Genii congratulate the Queen of Heaven on her birthday,
II-A performance in dumb-show wishing the Royal and Distinguished Visitors advance. ment aid happiness.
III The gift of a sun by the Seven Fairies. IV The King of Heaven celebrates his
HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS then replied to Mr. | birthday. Gresson-I bave much pleasure in unveiling The King of Heaven is represented on his this most excellent status of my nephew, H .H. | Throne. The god of prosperity, the god of the Prince of Wales, heir to the throne
H.E, TREG VERNOR-I beg to thank your Royal Highness on behalf of the Colony,
COMPLIMENTARY VISITS.
The Royal party bad tiffin at Government House, after which the Duke prco-eded to the King Alfred and paid a call ou Admiral Moore, subsequently visiting the Japanese Admiral on j board his flagship the Takachiho,
rank, the god of wealth, the god at pleasure, the queen of the Western Seas, the g ddess of the isles, the god of longevity, the gods of wind and rain, together with other gods, are in attendance
offer their homage and felicitations.
V-Tumblers and Acrobats, VI-A General passes Sentence of death on
his son.
Me. H. E. R. Hunter and Miss Hunter, Mr. T. F. Hough, Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Harston, Miss Hose, Mrs. Hornby, and Mr. and Mrs. P. Helt.
Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Irving.
Dr. and Mrs. G. P. Jordan, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Jupp, and Mr. F. Jung.
Lt. Col. and Mrs. Kent, Dr. and Mrs. W. V. M. Kock, Dr. and Mrs. F. Kru-ger, Mr. ani Mrs. E. 8. Kadoori», Mr. Ellis Kadoorie,
Mr. W. Kiep, and M. Kobayashi.
Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Looker, Mr. D. R. Law, Capt. and Mrs. Lyon", Mr. and Mrs. G. Liebert, M. R. Linzmann, Mr. and Mrs. L. N. Leefe, Mr. and Mrs. B. Layton and Miss Layton, Mr. J. H. Stewart Lockhart, and
vant and Mes. Vaughan-Lee.
Miss Moorhead Capt. and Mrs. Muller. Mr. and Mex. A. S. Mibars, Mr. C.. D. Melbourne Mr. G. H. Medburst, Mr. and Mrs. F. Maitland, Mr. and Mrk. A. P. Marty, Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Moxon,
Mr. H. N. Mody, H»!, Mr, and irs. F. H. May, Dr. O. Marriott, ind Dr. and Mrs.
Me and Mrs. D. M. Nissim, and Dr. J. W. Noble
Hon. Mr. and Mrs. E. Osborne and Mr and Mr E. Ormiston.
Hon Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Pollock, Lt. Col. and Mrs. Price, Mr. W. R. MD. Parr, Sir Francis and Lady Piggott, Mr. and Mrs,
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