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The application was refused less a water supply independent of the main could be obtained.
MT. CAROLINE CEMETERY.
Correspondence was read relative to the extension of section C of Mt. Caroline Cemetery and the burial of bodies from the west of Possession Street in the same cemetery.
Mr. Ho Koм TONG minuted-The restric- tion as
to stopping persons who died west of Possession Street from being buried at Mt. Caroline should be removed, as I do not see why people who already have graves of relatives in that cemetery should be compelled to bury their dead elsewhere. If the grave spaces are being rapidly filled up, let the same section be further extended and exhumation taken in hand as soon as possible. Failing that, the Government should look out for another site at the east end near the present cemetery to meet the requirements of the Chinese.
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Mr. LAU CHU PAK-I fail to see why the Chinese should not be allowed to bury their dead in any cemetery they like so long as that cemetery is specially set apart for their use. There is always spare ground for extension.
The PRESIDE T stated that Mount Caroline Cemetery was filling so rapidly that it was found that section C as well as sections A and B required extending. No extension could take place within six months of the time agreed to by the Board, therefore, it was now necessary to get the sanction of the Board so that the work could be proceeded with. He proposed that the cemetery should be extended to two areas adjoining section C.
Mr. LAU CHU PAK seconded, and the motion was agreed to.
With regard to the burial of bodies from the west of Possession Street in the same ceme- tery, the PRESIDENT stated that there two cemeteries in the western district, but for some reason-probably the extra undertaker fees-the one at Kaileungwan was boycotted. At the present rate Mount Caroline Cemetery would be full before it could be extended sufficiently to go on with burials.
Mr. LAU CHU PAK asked if the period for exhumation could not be shortened. The PRESIDENT said it could not, as it was laid down in the Ordinance that six months
must elapse before the Governor could make an order. It was now probably cheaper to be buried in an expensive section of the Mount Caroline Cemetery than in a cheap section of Kaileungwan.
Mr. LAU CHU PAK said that when Mount Caroline was full he was sure the Chinese would go to the other cemetery, consequently restric- tions were not necessary.
The PRESIDENT pointed out that the Mount Caroline Cemetery could not be extended indefinitely. When exhumations took place there would be plenty of room for burial for some little time, but if burials continued there at the present pace the cemetery would soon have to be closed.
Mr. LAU CHU PAK moved that no re. strictions be imposed on burials in the Mount
CHINA OVERLAND TRADE REPORT,
· CANTON,
FROM OUR Correspondent.]
10th September.
THE WEATHER.
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For the past fortnight the heat has been intense day and night, but a thunderstorm. this afternoon, and a good downpour of rain has cooled the atmosphere.
THE DISTINGUISHED VISITORS,
When Prince Tsai-Hsun and Admiral Sah arrived here on Thursday, H. E. the Viceroy and all the High Officials went down to Wham- poa to receive them.. s it was the anniversary day of some former Emperor, the Prince and the Admiral were dressed in their Court robes, The Prince used a green chair carried by eight bearers. There was a gathering in the Mun-lan College, where the Prince received an address of welcome, and a similar address was presented by the Chinese erchants' Guild, all the prominent merchants, literati, and officials being present The hall in which the address was presented was most gorgeously decorated with Chinese lanterns, flowers, etc., and the Prince was pleased with the sight. As there was no suitable place for the Royal guest for the night he returned about midnight to Hong- kong.
COLLAPSE OF A HOUSE.
An ærated water factory under construction suddenly collapsed about 7,30 p.m. on 8th inst. near Yun-lan Moon. There was naturally great excitement in the nighbourhood The Chinese police, with the assistance of members of a hospital staff, saved many per- sons, but four people lost their lives.
GAMBLING IN CANTON.
A Cantonese official in Peking, Chau-Hing Kwei,recently memoralized the Throne to dis- continue the gambling monopoly in Canton Instructions were sent from Peking to the Viceroy, but the Viceroy replied that the state of the revenue did not admit of the abolition of the gambling monopoly. The same gentleman in Peking has again represented to the Throne that unless gambling is absolutely abolished in Canton there is no hope of exterminating the pirates and robbers in the neighbourhood of
anton.
A NARROW ESCAPE.
Inspector Fenton and Detective Cashman had a narrow escape from instantaneous death or serious injury during the brief thunderstorm on Tuesday night. Both officials were standing in the telephone room at the Central Police Station when a vivid flash of lightning shot between them and was followed by an explosion like that of a bomb, the flashes of light with which it was accompanied temporarily blinding both men. The report caused all in the vicinity to hasten to the telephone room, bu as they gained the door they met the Inspector and the
but unhurt.
Caroline Cemetery, and that when further Detective coming out, considerably frightened,
extensions Were no longer possible the cemetery should be closed.
Mr. H KOM TONG seconded, and the motior was agreed to.
APPLICATIONS FOR EXHUMÁTION.
“AT HOME” ÁT MOUNTAIN LODGE.
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HE, the Governor held an "At Home?? Wednesday at Mountain Lodge, and from 4:30 until 6 o'clock there was a constant procession of chairs from the tram station at Victoria Gap to the summit of the Peak. The cool Com-breezes which prevailed yesterday added to the
In connection with a number of applications for exhumation and reburial, Mr. LAU CHU PAK thought it would be well to refer these applications to the Select Committee.
The PRESIDENT moved that the Select mittee be empowered to deal with any applica tion for exhumation other than those connected with the Colonial Cemetery.
Mr. LAU CHU PAK seconded, and the motion was carried.
Father Wenceslao Fernandez, O. P., for 35 years a missionary among the Chinese in the Tonquin missions, died on the 6th inst. at the Convent of his order in the walled city of Manila. On Friday he was stricken with cerebral hemor rhage, and while he rallied somwhat from the stroke he did not recover. He is the author of a Spanish-Annamite dictionary and several interesting works on missionary work among the Chinese...
pleasure of the gathering. Tea was served on the grounds, and tennis and croquet were played on the courts. The Buffs' Band was in atten- dance during the afternoon.
ACCIDENT TO MR. J. J. LEIRIA.
While leaving the Portuguese Consulate on. Saturday afternoon to proceed to the Corin- thian Yacht Club's swimming carnival, Consul- General Leiria slipped on the road and fractured his right leg. On Sunday the leg was set by Drs. Stedman and Marriott, but Mr. Leiria will be confined to his bed for some time. The Consul had the misfortune to break the same leg about three years ago.
PROMENADE CONCERT AT
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A pierrot entertainment is a novelty in Hongkong, and this being the attraction offered at the Kowloon Bowling Green on Saturday a large number of ladies and gentlemen gave their patronage to a promenade concert which proved one of the most successful given this season. The programme was certainly distin- guished for its originality of conception and freshness of ideas, and the promoters as well as those who played their parts on the stage are deserving of the highest commendations.
The scene revealed in the course of the programme was one pleasing animation. The brilliant illuminations, the fine stage effects, and the moving throng made up a very charming picture indeed. Music and creature comforts were administered in a manner to give universal satisfaction, and it is safe to say that no one left the grounds who did not appreciate the night on the green.
Seven pierrots and pierrettes held the stage— four pierrots in green and three pierrettes in red, but others, dressed in white, were engaged in various occupations in connection with the event. The costumes were very effective indeed, and were in keeping with the original and artistic features of the concert. The seven entertainers called themselves "The Port and Starboard Lights," and made their debut with an introduction set to charming music. Monsieur Maraschino (Mr. Ayris) rendered "Take a pair of sparkling eyes" very well, considering he was suffering from a cold. He was followed by Mdlle. Chartreuse (Miss Parke), who was quite at home on the stage and was easily first favourite. Her singing of "Molly Molyneux" was so agreeable that she had to respond to an encore, and she gave “Mr. Crocodile" in a very attractive style. Monsieur Curaçon (Mr. White, of the Tamar) used his baritone voice to advantage in "The Longshoreman,” and an encore being demanded he complied with "Devon, Glorious Devon," while Mdlle. Creme de Menthe (Miss Logan) sang very sweetly "Bed- time at the Zoo," Then came Monsieur Vermouth (Mr. Wilkin) with his amusing rendering of "British Slavery," a song which depicts the eastern idea of certain phases of western life, such, for instance, as "men are put upon the racks till they pay their income tax." A trio was contributed by the Port Lights, Little Silver Moonbeams.". It was exquisitely rendered and an encore followed. The Buffs Band, which played charming selections at the opening and the close of the first part of the programme. contributed "Teddy Hears' Picnic" and "Miss Hook of Holland in the interval. The second part of the programme was devoted to Gay Green Islanders," a little light sketch which gave plenty of scope for singing and dancing. Miss arke and Mr. Wilkin were deservedly applauded for their clever delineation of certain aspects of London life. Miss Logan's
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"A basket of flowers," in which she was ciated with Mr. Ayris, and three Port Lights roused the enthusiasm of the audience with their song and dance. The choruses were well taken throughout, and the very original pro gramme was carried through without a hitch. The pianist was Mr. White.
THE CHINESE NAVY.
We learn from a Chinese contemporary that the Central Government proposes that the preliminary cost of the reorganization of the Navy, amounting to 18,000,000 taels, shall be raised by the Provinces in four years and that the annual expenditure of 2,000,000 taels be also contributed by them. The latest news regarding the re-organization of the Navy is that Prince Tsai Hsun and Admiral Sah have decided to begin with the building of battleships and cruisers, the opening of Naval Ports and the drafting of a code of Naval regulations. The first order for men-of-war and guns will be divided between Messrs. Arnhold, Karberg and Company and a Japanese firm. A Special Board for Naval Affairs will be established in the Spring of next year.
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