This delightful and pretty function which took place in the Astor Hall was given by the unmarried engineers of Shanghai, under the direction of Mr. J. Mitchell, chief engineer of the Pel: in. The Hall was tastefully laid out, as one lady was heard to say as a beautiful nursery," but perhaps this bat ants have a most brilliant' record against not only opponents of their own sex but also field chosen for action was situated about judgment is somewhat inadequate for the women and children, Mr. Heenan has alr four li from the College and known by display. The ceiling was festooned with been divorced four times without the option of a fine for riding a hieyele without a light when the huagle sounded, the name of Vanwangza. At 1.30 p.m. evergtvens ami the wall covered with the defensive pictures which were arrayed with cli for full details see the Merman at the Press. force consisting of three companies of ivy, the upper windows were all dai {Cheers.) Ihave not sufficient space at my student-soldiers fell i in front of the dressed with green bamboo enlivened with osu to entunerate the numerous achieve-College buildings, and were marched out by bright-coloured shields. At the lower end ments of Mr. Sayers, but hope to do so when their commanding officer, Mr. Z. L. Yang, of the Hall and under the gallery hung the the Settlement Extension is an accomplished to seek a suitable spot for defence. Soon most appropriate device of the engineers, fact. This will no doubt put you all in high afterwards, their assailants under the Non Sibi sed Omnibus, whilst a" choice dudycon, as he undoubtedly bus skit. wi leadership" of Z. J. Tsu assembled collection of plants stood in front of his raw "uns, (Cheers,) Revenons nos ree consisted of the same num: moutons! This competition will be held the stage. Not a flag was used, the ber of Miers but with the addition under the auspices of the Municipal Counci whole decoration being a. happy floral of a cannon. and we have—specially engaged the After an hone's marshal. and pictorial one, converting the hall into ling and general con-el's, the force new Traffic Superintendent to keep. the 4 festive drawing' room planned solely for clear, In the mayne all will be childlike and by thy cannon which. tivach weston marche out of the College ware headed the entertaining of the young folks. How-Wand. There will be no fear on cither ride, wan enough to surprise the country. full in the galleries, on the stage, and at paul any attempt at rhove-tam ly suppressed. No welch-ing will he allowed will be prompt: Seoute were sent out Incenthete the the side entrances, every thing was arranged for the comfort and convenience and exch man's motto will be "ewitd me as position of the defending arty while the of the parents and friends, At the Yard as you can, neither being prentice hands main force was slowly im; arching in an appointed hour the little guests began to at the yuma, (Cheers) The father of the ni certain sort of way, perhaps from a senso arrive and by four o'clock over 350 had winner being present will part is -om on the of f prudence as well ax from the absolute assembled, At ten minutes past four tea back at the conclusion of the contest when ignorance of the enemy's whereabouts, the other man is dead, (Cheers.) 'The combat was announced which was perfect in detail After 30 utes' prying search, the scouts will be fought to a finish, but ifncither of the and most thoroughly appreciated even by found the situation of the fortress.
Tew: pugilists can effect this end before daybreak, the most dainty fairy as well as the with much difficulty: they were able to we have a medical attendant on the premises hardened marines, By five o'clock the make their comrades in arms understand who will make a certainty of it. (Cheers.) youngsters once more appeared in the Hull the This of course is being frank with you. location of the enemy for the and were skilfully marshalled, in order of In addition to the above, I may mention tmosphore waa rendered at that time size, two deep, and to the strains of music that the following regulations have been extremely cloudy and sariily by the Paper a grand march was carried out headed drawn up by the Committee Hunt Race" which crossed the field of by Mr, Mitchell in full Highland cos-It was difficult to decide the 1,—The muzzling anier to be enforced. tume, followed by the two tallest lassies not attack, for the defenders had in the room. Several evolutions were 2 Wy clatter will be immediately: shot. ifed themselves moat stra cleverly performed but the final part was 3,-—No low silence allowed, except during hounded by creek, a dry ditch, an oven abandoned owing to the fleeting enam: the intervals when the principals will natural sot grave mounds, The A waltz followed, and this ly requite rest and quiet, frst essayed an attack on was most interesting, causing no little—After the contest Messrs. Beak and side ut the warrivon ant at astonishment amongst the elders, at seeing vill collect. the remains of the loser, donee found the i npreguahility of the place, which will be conveyed to the General quite a number of mites going through for only one stone I lye ran across the Hospital. a tHieic paoea witha grace and precision that. reek and a company of soldiers wan might well be envied. 'The very snull lbs gloves will be used which will st rationed by the bridge rely to repel any the' desperate character of the ones sought the chairs, thoughtfully dis-al counter. attempt in that quarter. So they wisely tributed round the sides, thus leaving the retreated and tried to come up by a difformore space for the dancers. The next on E. & 0. E, by onder of the Committee, ut but they were alarmed at Good Old Reddy. (Chwers.) the programme was ' Kiss in the Ring," the number of. liers hidden in a ditch. and here all and sundry joined in and It 0 farther, again impress upon After havi these rules, and before I app red th the defenders were provid jollity reigned supreme. Then came an-gentlemen and brokers, the absolute ed with able ani rms out of which they other pretty waltz and a set of Inicers. By croated sham soldiers with bamboo and this time "the youngest members were ness of silence, and any one creating of rushes and those they stationed in the thoroughly at home, every. trace of disturbance will be. immediately dejected. ditch, Certainly thie attacking point waa shyness having worn off. "Nuts in May jAs wwe, wanted on this. have the timing calle price we indented afforded no means of concealment. Though suspicions occasion to no hetter than the first as the open pi ce more brought all hands to the one toe ce merous anil Herfectly aware of the risky situation, the children's voices made one nincat cove and with the sweet mingling of ona tear on strike: commander was forced to begin an attack scious of peeping into fairy land. hat! to fallback on our % his, soldiers wore already fatigued by was succeeded "by The Washington own resources and keep what. time we like, more than an hour's marching and if they Past" yaily joined in. Then came the and this no doubt will mest the view of yor gentlemen and brokers. (Cheers.) Owing to the vigilance of the police I have to deplore the absence of most of the Committee, and have to take upon myself all their duties As I have no knowledge of them this is a most onerous task, but Ital them up with a light heart as I have considerable pecuniary interest in the result of the match. "After these fe sensible remarks, I do not know that I have anything more to say beyond again calling your attention to the necessity of absolute alienee. We must hare silence, gentlemen and brokers. Absolute silene: plaud and give vent ings as much as you like during the rounds, but you must keep silence, absolute silence, during the arvals when the principals are sleeping and testing "from: their.labours. (Loud cheers.) 3 It only remains to add the vocalists were indebted to a new comer, Mr. Ormiston, for nearly all the accompaniments, and that the guests were well louked after' as usual and liberally provided with refreshments by the Committee. should delay attempt to attack from th he west, it would take another hour's marching.
So from the southern side, the assailants began to attempt to dislodge th heir enemy Becwuse of the advantage ous sit selected by the defenders, the lac of forethought on the part of the assailants their repeated march hrough as of rugged country, the attad force was ann dilated after 40 minutes'
fi To the credit of the assailants let inhered that under the circumstan cos they did very well indeed; with a yer force and simultaneous assault from the East and North they we ould probably have carried the position.
After the usual three cheers and a "tiger" the combined forces marched homeward, dusty, hot, and tired but having thoroughly enjoyed themselves.
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