eisuaticn in the English Seta the open air in a fall Jan. maximum 33.58, and the inst 37.86, 45.06 and 41.46 January 101. The rainfall in Jann: 0.82 inches, and rain fell measurably on 3 st 6.99 inches in January 1901, and an and 3.8 days for the en received here follows, the Ist instant ary Mother sick go."
it has been found impossible the intended pient of this publish it in the hope the Mu. H. P. Wilkinson, the Br nex. has returned from where he has had several: mportant claims before him. There are still some adjourned eases to be heard in Shanghai, and claimants are now at liberty to make arrangements for their hearing. Mr. Wilkinson attends daily at his office for this purpose.
Tue Fire Brigade were eviled out on Sund at 19.30 pam. to put out a fire destroyed two yr three huts on the ngtsepoo Road. This was quickly done.
Tuere are rumours flying about the East of a coming amalgamation of the ish India and P. & 0. Companies, with Sir James L. Mackay, K.C.LE., as Chairman. took place at the Ist of Lloyd and hel Hanisch wore married by the H.C. Hodges, M.A. The bride's dress was remarkably pretty and the bride looked very charming. Her bridesmaids were three of her nieces. Miss Buchanan, Miss Dora Lincoln, and Miss Vandine siz. The bride was given away by her brother-in-law Captain Buchanan, and Roberts and Messrs. Aistrup and Miller were best men and ushers respectively, A reception was held at the residence of the bride's mother and was well attended by numerous friends of the happy pair who, amid lusty cheers and arty good wishes, left for Hangchow at o'clock.
A coutrsrex occurred _in the harbour on Monday between the Russian steamer Argon and the French gunboat Surprise, but fortunately resulted in little damage lying at anchor opposite the Bund and the Argo was coming up river, when just above the chow-chow water the Argon got foul of the Surprise and struck the latter vessel on the starboard quarter. The Russian steamer suffered little or no damage. The gunboat had a few plates store in above and below the water line and the bow of one of the boats on the davits was badly damaged. The Surprise s leaking slightly, but we unde-stand that the damage is not serious Tse new Shanzhai steam fire seems to have, given a_great deal ut faction. Its recent official trial dis its power very effectively—the Municipal Council, moreover, being well represented on board. The necessary experiments were made off the French Bund, where a variety of streams were tried, all with success, The float is certainly an acquisition to our Brigade.
Tar energetic manager of the Astor House announces another new departure, The wint-r garden is to be inaugurated to-day; ladies and children can go there and pleasantly spend the afternoon hours, while the Red Hungarian Band plays from 4 te 6, and light refreshments will be served at moderate prices.
Tue Stewards of the—Shanghai Race Club for the ensuing year elected at the annual mosting eld" on Tuesday are Messrs. R. E. Bredon, A. von Butler, B. A. Clarke, W. J. Gresson, W.
E. A. Probst, and W. Scott, of ce, Messrs. Butler, Clarke, and Probst continue to hold office from' last have received a copy of an open dressed by Inv. Harry Forrester Dowdall, Hanson and MeNeill, in which the writer asks the latter to institute the proceedings threatened in their letter of the 18th of April last. ne_is a report that the 2nd-class Eclipse, Captain R. H. S. Stokes, and Talbot, Captain F, G, Stopford, are to be transferred from this tothe Australian station.
We are informed by y the agents here that the steamer Indrasamha has arrived at Singapore in a leaky condition and will be obliged to duck there, so that considerable delay may be expected. Further informa tion will be duly advertised.
We are cour.eously informed that ata meeting of the directors of the Shanghar Land Investment Ca., Ld., held on Wednesday, it was decided to' declwo a. final lend of 6 per cent, making 12 per cent in all for the year 1901.
Tne annual meeting of the Shanghai night, with Major D. Mackenzie in the Voluntoar Corps Look place on Thursday chair. It was private, but we understand, that an account of the proceedings will be furnished.
Tae annual report of the Mercantile Marine Officers' Association, for the year ended 31st December, 1901 has beer: issued tothe members. The report states The year 1901 has been a most pro-sporous one for the Association and every effort has been made to ensure its con, tinuance. Another new billiard table by Thurston & Ca. has been added and an old one disposed of. And n contract has been made with Messrs. John Birch & Ca, of London to supply the principal' liquors, by which we hope t" save about 20°/, and to obtain a better quality of liquor." The number of active members on 31st December was 256, absent 20, visiting 468, joined 74, resignations 20, deaths The Committee trust that the result of the year's working will be found satisfactory to all and take this opportunity of thanking Messrs. Dawson, Wood and Carter and others for presenting many valuable books to the library.
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