The chartered transport. Haiching, which arrived here on Sunday last, the 8th inst., from Taku, brought back Colonel Retallick, officers and men of the Hongkong Regiment, who forthwith landed and proceeded to their Barracks at Kowloon. Pinderstand they are to be disbanded as 'a regiment, but when has not yot been announced, It is now believed that the Royal Welsh Fusiliers will remain here until dune next, when they will proceed to Singapore.
Asile de la St. Enfance.
The sisters in charge of the Asile de SG Enfance held their annual bazaar or sale of work douc by the girls in the onvent, consisting of needle and lace work, on the 10th inst. The sale realised $1,600. The band of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers played in the hull during the afternoon adding to the attractions of the bozal which was ntunerously attended, and a brisk business transacted by the fair stall-holders Hongkong Regatta.
The Hongkong Regatta, which has not been held for the past year or two, was resumed again this week." Wednesday and Thursday, the 11th and 12th inst., were devoted to this function. There was a good attendance and the weather was all that could be desired. H.E. the Governor was present both days. A grand stand was formed at Kowloon, gaily decked with flags and evergreens, and the band of the 22nd Bombay Light Infantry played a selection of music. Somie of the races were well contested, especially that for the Ladies' Purse and the International Challenge Cup, for four oars, presented by the late J. S. Lapraik, Esq. This was a good race, and was won by the English crew amidst wreat enthusiasm. After the last race had been rowed Mrs. Powell, wife of Commodore Powell, C.B., presented the prizes to the winning crews, and in turn was the recipient of a handsome bouquet of flowers which was handed to her by the Hon. J. H. Stewart Lockhart on behalf of the Club. The regatta of 1901 was brought to a conclusion by three cheers for Mrs. Powell and three for the President of the Victoria Recreation Club, the Hon. J. H. Stewart Lockhart, who continues his interest im the Club, having won laurels in past times as an oarsman under its auspi Naval Intelligence.
Under this heading I have nothing of interest to record. The arrivals during the week have been:—On the 8th inst. the German cruiser Hertha from Amoy; on the 9th, the British gunboat Britomart from Macao boat Bramble returned from Ca having paid a flying visit to that port.
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