Hongkong, 13th December.
The Past Week L-has been fine and bright, with, for the greater part, a nice cold temperature, rising towards Friday, and—falling again this morning with " fresh breeze from the N. E.
Function At Government House.
H. E. the Officer Administering the Government and. Mrs. May he'd their first function since their residence at Government House on the 10th inst. when they were ' At Home" from 3.30 to 6 o'clock p.m. Numerous invitations had been issued and most of them were availed of, numer rous brightly attired ladies and officers in uniform being present. Tennis, croquet, golf, ete., were indulged in and enjoyed. The weather were perfect. Mrs. May, whois the most popular lady in the colony, makes a most charming hostess, being gracious to all.
Hongkong's New Gene!
Major-General Hatton, C.B., now Commander in Chief of the Forees in Hongkong, arrived here by the P. and the 7th inst., accompanied by Mrs. Villiers Hatton and Lieut Ward, A.D.C. At the General's request there was no official welcome, his Excellency landing in mufti, and being met by Col. Brown R.E., late Acting Officer Commanding and other staff officers. The party proceeded straight to Headquarter House, the official residence of the head of the military establishment. "The Importance of being Ernest" by the A.D.C, 'A very successful performance by the Hongkong. Amateur Dramatic Club was given on Friday, and will be repeated this Raturday evening in the Thentze Royal, City: Hall. The attendance was large and appreciative. Most of the performers made first appearance, if not altogether, at least to Hongkong, and pro' themselves of a very fair order of merit. The new scenery painted by some members of the A D.C. was most creditable and a pleasing change after the long years the old scenery has been in use.
Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.