The Japanese cruiser Chitose arrived on the 31st of July from the Pescadores and left non the 4th of August for the same face. The Portuguese gunboat Diu arrived on the Ist of August from Hongkong and left on the 4th of August for Shanghai. The Japanese cruiser Shihia arrived on the 5th of August from the Pescadores and left for a cruise on the 12th of August.
Coronation Celebrations at Amoy.
The celebration of the Coronation of their Majesties the King and Queen took place At this port on Friday, the Sth, and ouSaturday, the 9th of August. On Friday, at 9.30 p.in., there was a display of fireworks on the Tennis Lawn at the Recreation Ground. On Saturday, at 11 a.m., the Rev. W. McGregor, D.D., conducted a service at the Union Chapel, and a congratulatory telegram was dispatched to London after the servi At noon, the Japanese cruiser
salute of 21 guns, and the Chinese fort also then in' the harbour, fired a fired a salute of 21 guns, A heavy shower of rain came down at 1 p.m. and spoilt all the decorations and lanterns prepared for the evening. At 5.30 p.m. there was a display of day fireworks on the Tennis Lowa at the Recreation Ground. All the foreign community were present and enjoyed a pleasant afternoon. At about 7 p.m. a squall came on with some rain, which lasted for one hour and spoilt again the decorations and lanterns ready for the illumination. A 9 p.m. the British Consul, Mr. Hauser, gave an at home, and there was a grand display of fireworks at the Consulate. The hongs, residences. ete, were illuminate ed, and bonfires were lit on three prominent points in the neighbourhood. In spite of bad weather the illuminations were good, especially on the Bund. The weather is very hot here.
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