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No. 4868. FEBRUARY 12, 1879.]
THE CHINA MAIL.
yot duo, and remuneration to Directors, at Thursday Island to pay all the men one From this sum, the Directors recoin-agreements. He had already paid 228 of there remains for appropriation $507,303.27.month's wages on their producing their mend the payment of a Dividend of One them that was all who had applied. He pound Sterling per Share, which will absorb (witness) was prepared to pay plaintiffs their month's wages upon their producing Tho Directors recommend placing their agreements. None of them had ap- on some wante ground near Shek Tong $100,000 to the credit of Reserve Fund, plied for more than their month's pay. Teul They admitted being stragglers from which will then stand at $1,300,000, and The defendants had not applied at all
carrying forward the balance, viz, except through Mr Francis. the American ship Stonewall Jackson, and 820,625.00 to the credit of New Profit and were ordered to be sont on board their Loss Account. ship.
Edward Scannell, a stoker, and James McMillan, Beaman, H.M.8. Iron Dukes, wore likewise ordered to be sent on, board their ship as straggiora,
The Directors congratulate the Share. holders on the above satisfactory results.
Directors.--Mr Adam Lind has resigned on leaving the Colony. Mr A. Molver has rosumed bia sest at the Board.
in conformity with the provisions of the Dead of Settlement, two members of the Court, Messrs Forbes and Keswick, retire from the Direction, but they are eligible for re-election, and offer themselves accordingly,
Mr W. H. Forbes has been appointed Chairman of the Corporation for 1870, and elected Deputy Chairman, the Honourable W. Keswick has been
beautifully-grown Malden Hair, shown by Dickie; 3, Mr E. Sharp-50 pods of peas, "THERE were very few casos at the Police Mrs Forbes, and three or four extremely 1, Mr Tsoi Un; 2; Mrs Forbes; 3, E. Sharp Court to-day, and none of special interest. delicate tiny specimens of different vartelles, 60 pods of beans (French), 1, Mr M. E. exhibited by Mr C. S. Taylor. In the Murray: 2, Mr Dickie; 3, Mr E. Sharp-25 Thomas Holland and James Holland, two special Fern class, open to the Government potatos, I, Mr Diokic; 2, Mr E. Sharp; 3, soamen, were charged with being rogues Gardeners, one or two of the most exqui. Mr Akau-6 turnips, 1, Mr Chenk Shing and vagabonds, having been found asleep $177,777.77. site specimens were shown, and took prizes. 2, Mr Anam; 3, Mr H. J. Holmes,-12 Speaking of the extra classes open to Gov. onions or shallots, 1, Mr H. Dickie; aramout competition, it may be mentioned 2, Mr AG. Romano; 3, Mr Achiu. that the East Point champion did not even 25 radishes turnip rooted, 1, Mr J. M. A. hesitate to enter the liata with the da Silva; Z2, Mr Diekio 3, Mr Nowrojee. offical folks; and for the "6 Flowering 25 radishes long, 1, Mr Dickie; 2, Mr and Fine Foliage Plants" made a very fair Romano; 3, Mr. Achiu-6 kohlrabi, 1, Mr show. The splendoar of the Bougainvillea Dickie; 2, Mr Romano; 3, Mr M, Murray. Spectabilis (S. America)-somewhat like an -2 savoys (large), 1, Mr Humphreys; 2, azalan counted too much for the Govern- Mr Romano; 3, Air Asiu.-2 savoya (email), mont, and decided the first prize for the o prize-50 brussels sprouts, no prizo.-- Public Gardens. Indeed the Government 12 tomatos, 1, Mr M. Murray; 2, Mr Gardeners carried all before them in all the Romano; 5, Ayau,2 vegetable marrows, special departments in which they com- 1, Mr Cheuk Shing, 2, Mrs Forbes.-2 couTG peted. Among the Cut Flowers, the Boatronohoudas, 1, Mir Romano; 2, Mr. Ayɛu; qauts and Table Decorations attracted most 3, Mr Akau,-6 Horan radial, 1, Mr Ng attention. Those latter exhibited by Mr. Hayllar were rich in splendid flowers, but by intention bare of greenery; while those shown by Mr Wodehouse might have been thought by some to have too much green and too little colour. Several decorations In cultivated flowers and wild flowers (especially the latter) were generally admir- ed: they were the work of Mrs Ford, who, though exhibiting them, declined to com pete, rather than give rise to any feeling otherwise than that of perfect fairness, however groundless. The fruit shown by Mr Nowrojea. included a fine healthy twig of coffee, covered with full-grown berries, and some very fine pumeloes grown from Bombay plants. An interesting bit of so- called Rocawork was shown from Eant Point Refinery, composed of “ellinkers" produced by the furnaces in that buay locality. A splendid tree-fern took a prize for Mrs Forbes.
Akau; 2, Mr Cheuk Shing,--20 shoots asparagus, no prize.--Best collection of sweet and pot herbs, 1, Mr Diokic; 2, Mr Vaucher: SPICIAL PRIZES,For White Carrut, Mx C. P. Chater-For Arrowroot, Mr A, G, Romano-For Red Cabbage, Mr H, Dickie,
FRUIT,Best collection of fruit, grown in Hongkong, 1, Mr D. Nowrojce; 2, Mr A. G, Komano; 3, Mr N. Mody.
SPECIAL PRIZE-For Citron, Mr C. P. Chater.
SPECIAL PRIZES.-6 flowering and. fine foliage plants, Mr Li Achiu.-6 ferns, Mir Li Achiu.- specimen fine foliage plant, none.—I doz. different kinds vegetables, Mr Wong Ayau.-50 poda. peas, none. Salud, kinds at least, (colory and beetroot ex- cluded), Mr Wong Ayau,
LOUAL AND GENERAL,
Taoss who wish to see "H.M.S. Pinafore" had better provide themselves with tlaketa, as none will be sold at the door.
Of the Vegetables, the Bestroot and Tomatoes were better than those of last year; the Onions and Long Radishes were very good; the Cabbage and Potatoes were good; while the Carrots, Beans, Shart Kadishus, and Cauliflowers were fairly PENDING the receipt of Her Majesty's good. Some of the Inst-named were exceedingly heavy and of good colour, Exequator, His-Excellency the Governor though not large. On the other hand, the has recognized Colonel J. 8. Moseby as Celery was not so excellent as it ought Consul for the United States in Hongkong." to have been, while the Lettuces, Peas, and Bavogs were not by any means up to THE M, M. atsainer Djennah, with the standard. In Turnips there was a fair Show, and the toothsome Swede, this outward French Malls, left Singapore for year presented itself for the first time.this port via Saigon this (Wednesday) One new vegetable also appeared on this eccasion, in the shape of a few fino spool- mens of Arrow-Root, grown by Mr Romano At Pokfolum. It appears that this delicacy of the nurse y has been found to be in cul- tivation at a village near Cape d'Aguilar, and also at Hongkong; but it has never heen exhibited until today,
morning.
There was also one case of unlawful possession of a gold watch, and a remanded dane of burglars from Mr James' house, jo which two men were connected. One of these men (the famous "Tattoo Hing" was also charged with the unlawful posses. son of Mr Arnhold's watch. They were both committed for trial.
THE Band of the 74th Highlanders will perform the following programme at the Flower Show to-morrow afternoon, com- mencing at 3 p.m. :---
Foster.
Marob....................Skidmore Guardı........American.. Overture,..............Rob Roy.......... Salection,.....La Gazis Ladra....... Roseini, Valio,.............................Les Roses. Metra. Selection,........It Lombardi,........... Verdi Mazurke, La Rose Faust, Galop........... ...Sleigh.... ..Kubner. THE following account of the average amount of bank notes in circulation in Hongkong, during the month ending Slat January, 1879, is published in the Govern ment Garette !---
Banks.
Oriental Bank Core
Average Specie in Amount.
410,800
poration....... Charted Mercantile Bank of India, London, & China... 689,342 Charterad Bank of India, Australia & China.... Bongkong & Shang- hai Bank, Corpora tion......................... 2,008,796
€65,102
Keserve.
200,000
260,000
P
F. D.. Samoon, Chairman. Hongkong, 11th February, 1879,
Singapore.
(Singapore Daily Tunes.) Captain Simpson of the three-masted rohooner Clara of Singapore arrived here with his crew and reported at the Master Attendant's Office, that on the morning of the Blot instant, his vessel struck on an unknown rock at the entrance of the Rhio Stralia. She soon filled and foundered; all efforts to save her by the Master and Crow proving ineffectual,
SUPREME COURT, IN SUMMARY JURISDICTION. (Before His Honour Mr Justice Snowden.) 12th February, 1879.
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At this stage-past 6-the Court roes and the case was adjourned till Friday next.
ARRIVAL OF THE ENGLISH MAIL. The P. & O. Co.'s steamship Geelong, Captain C, Fraser, from Bombay, with the London mail of the 3rd January, arrived here late last night.
(Straits Times Extra.) Alexandria, Jan. 27.-Arrangements have been made to establish a national Bank of Egypt.
Bombay, Jan. 29.—Wall Mahomed, s brother of the Ameer, has arrived at Kur- ram and has solicited General Robarts to receive him. He is accompanied by s number of lufluential Afghan Chlefz,
Paris, Jan. 29,---Marshal Maomation has refused absolutely to accede to changes in the Command of Army Corps, stating that he would rather resign his position than allow the army to he disorganized. Majo- rity then intimated that if he tendered his resignation it would be accepted.
London, Jan, 29.-The Colonial Instituts has appointed a Committes of Enquiry to ascertain the practicability of a Colonial Exhibition in London.
Paris, Jan. 29. — Maribal Macmahon persisting in his refusal to accade to the proposed changes in the Command of the Army Corps is considered to have virtually resigned the Presidency. His formal re- signation will probably be tendered to morrow. A Congress of the Senate and the Chamber of Deputies will then meet to elect a new President of the Republie
Paris, Jan. 81. — Marshal "Macmahon
intends retiring into private life.
(From Indian Papers.)
St. Petersburg, Jan. 10h-The semi-offletal Agence Russe announces that the great Powers have assentod to an extension of the Roumelion Commission.
Paris, Jan. 20,-In consequence of a compromise between the Ministry, and the Republican leaders, the Chamber of De puties has passed a vote of conßdence in the Ministry by 228 agalust 121, notwith standing opposition from the extreme left. Paris, Jan. 20.-The ministerial compro miso is expected to involve some alteration amongst the officiala,
By Mr Francis-Witness had received no bewa from Sydney about the strike amongst the seamen, All be know of the matter was through the newspapers. The beadmon were responsible for the men they engaged, and if any of them ran away be would have held the headmen responsible for the advances and passage money. If any of the men complained of Lot having received their advance of the headmen, witness thought it would be entirely a mat ter of account between the man and the headmau, and witness would not interfere, Captain John Johnstone was then called, and deposed as to his having proceeded to Thursday leland under a special arrange juditori―The Accounts have been aud-ment with Mr Baird, the Agent at Cook led by the Honourable Phineas Ryrie and town of the A. 8. N. Co. He was to go Mr H. B. Gibb, and the Directors have to Thursday Island and was to receive a pleasure in recommending the election of certain sum to take the Mecca's passengers these gentlemen as Auditors for the year to Hongkong, and another sum if he 1870.
took them to Sydney. He did not know which place ho was going to until ho got to Thursday Island Witness bad spoken to some of the men, mapy of whom spoke English very well. Mr Baird asked them if they wished to go to Sydney or return to Hongkong, and they stood in groups and discussed the matter for several hours. They at length decided to return to Hongkong, with the exception of one man who wanted to go south, and he was sent south by the Company, Witness was sure there were no threats used to induce the Chinese to return to Hongkong. The population of Thursday Island is seven, Mr Chester le sub-collec tor of Customs and Police Magistrato, He was present when the arrangements were made with the Chiness and assisted to write the indorsements on the agreements. The mén went on board of their own free will; they pulled the boats themselves, and four policemon had to go on board to keep imore going on board than could be accommodated. There was no hindrance to the men going on shore, the boats were Lee Afat u. The Australasian Steam Navi-at their service. 250,000 gation Company, $217.00. Ho Ato v By Mr Francis Witness did not under
Same.
stand Chinesa Ele'was aware of the strike These were test ossen and actions on the at Sydney amongst the Company's em 1,000,000 part of two firemen against the above Comployees. The agreements were endorsed pany for liquidated damages and balance of on board the steamer. The policemen were 2 months wages (from 9th Deo. 1878 to 9th sanding behind Mr Chester the whole | Feb. 1879).
time. They did not have fixed bayonets, Mr Francis, for the plaintiffs, in opening but had side arms and short rifles. The bis case stated that the defendant Company endorsements were explained to the men. agreed by contract to employ the plaintiffs in batalios. they had not signed the
from the Company's steamers in 2 months shore. If they had elected to go to time, and be claimed theliquidated damages Sydney, they would have had to go ashore and wait for the next steamer. Witness under clause 6 of the contract.
The accountant of the City of Glangow Mr Brereton, for the Company, put in a believed he had told the Chinese about the Bank to-day testlied that he prepared special defence as follows:-
atrike at Sydney. If he did he would have socurate balance sheets of the Bank's ag 1.-That the agreement in the summons said something in this way sydney have counts, which were altered in red ink was by a subsequent agreement, dated got too much bobbery," He would not under the direction of Messrs Potter and 17th Jan. 1879, annulled.
tell them that they would be thrashed if | Stronach. : The alterations enormously 2-Payment tuto Court an regards $14. they went to Sydney. There was law in understate the bank's liability, « 3.-Payment before action as regards $21, Sydney. The reason witness took an in- St. Petersburg, Jan. 22-The Chinese 4.That the plaintiffs' engagement by terest in the matter at all was that the defendant terminated by the chip. Mr Baird had no knowledge of the wreak of the steamer Mecca.
Chinese, and witness had. Mr Baird 5. That the defendant discharged the spoke pure Bootch (laughter), Witnes
plaintiff with his consent.
did not hear any a e tell them that if Both contracts were put in by Mr Francis, they did not sign the agreements they and he submitted that having proved them would be put on shore where there were It was for Mr Brereton to open his defence. nothing but savages. There were a great Mr Brereton stated that the plaintiffs, many throats used in Sydney against the with about 300 othere, were engaged by the Chinese.. A few men were hustled but said Company in place of the European not many. It was argued at every st.set Melbourne. The 800 Chinese so engaged
Re-examined by Mr Brereton :-Wit- employds who had all struck in Sydney and corner. 4. That the Postmaster General la satis-were shipped in the Mecca, and this un-ness meant by what he said regarding fied that the loss occurred whilst the correa-
fortunate steamer was wrecked on Thursday the men not being allowed to remain on ponderos was in the custody of the British Island. There were only two Europeans board culese they signed the agreements Postal administration in China, that it was on this island. One a Mr Chester (a quasi | that the agreements were accepted as not caused by any fault on the part of the Magistrate) who had witnessed the wreck, passenger tickets and unless signed were seuder, by destruction by fire, ur shipwreck, and who had put up tents and had oselear so far as he witness was concerned. "could" for those wreck Captain Edmondson was next called and nor by the disho.ssly or negligence of any done what ha
Mr Brereton Hongkong Post Office, person not in the employment of the cd.
then continned to gave evidenco as to the accident his vessel. London, Jan 24-The Manchester say that 28 tha
Mecca had been (he Ocean) met with and his going in Cotton Manufacture Conference has agreed wrecked the contract had terminated, as search of the Mecca. He also stated that to a resolution in favour of the abolition of he bad brought 88 of the 800 men to Indian Import duties. Consols roniela at had been used. tongkong and that no threats or coercion 96
Berlin, Jan, 29.-The Lower House has Mr Breraton submitted to his Lordship passed a resolution condemning Princa that was very strong evidence if it could Bismarck's now Parliamentary Discipline be shown that 298 out of the 300 men Bill which is aimed against the Socialists. free will, and it was very strange is a one had signed the agreement of their own pany like the A. B. N. Co. would use threata with the remaining two men,
We are informed by the Agents (Mess | Do, do, at the Porta 201,98388 100,000 Batterfield & Swire) that the U. S. E. Cove steamer Ulysses, from Liverpool, left Sin-
Total $4,164,823a× 1,800,000 gapore for Hongkong this morning (12th).
Tax following Post Office Noties, dated the
Vegetables on the preseni occasion wors Ous report of the Court of Inquiry upon 4th February, appears in the Government for 3 years; they however wore dinobarged agreement they would have had to go on
The Judges of both the Flowers and Messrs. O. Ford and J. M. Armstrong; the Captain of the Black Watch (Korruish) and there is therefore a possibility that this Flower Show may pass over without any-the result of which we noticed last night "flowery" language on the part of exbibiis held over to make room for more im tora. No twu better judges could bayo been found, and we can testify to the portant matter,
great gare taken over the adjudication. We learn on good authority that at Cape
Those of the Committee who were specially occupied, other than the Judges, were Mr A. G. Romano and the active Secretary (Mr W. M. B. Arthur).
Gazette of to-day-
Indemnity for the Lon of a Registered Letter.
The following Regulations as to the Indemnity to be paid in certain cases Ou the loss of Fegistered correspondence have been made by His Excellency the Governor
under Ordinance 10 of 1876, Section XL,
The Post Office is not legally responsible d'Aguilar Idghthouse, et 1.22 a.m. to-day, for the safe delivery of Registered corres- Mr Lopes, 3rd Light Keeper, while on pondence, but henceforth it will be pre- watch, felt two distinct shocks of earth-pared to make good the contente of such correspondence lost while passing through the Post, to the extent of $19, in certain casos, provided:
The following gentlemen composed the Committ, a:-Hon. T. O. Hayllar, Presid-quake in the Tower, at about two seconds eut J. M. Armstrong, Esq.; O. P. Chator, interval, which made the glass cylinder Eeq; H. Dickie, Esq.; M. J. Holmes, rattle against the chimmey very strongly. Esq.; C. Ford, Heq.; W. K. Hughes, Eaqi A. G. Romano, Esq.; Ed. Sharp, Leg.; J. M. A. da Silva, Esq.; A. E. Vaucher, Esq.; W. M. B. Arthur, keq; Honorary Trea- surer and Secretary.
PRIZE LIST.
One Portuguese freuds have at last de cided to part with their "White elephant;" the Theatre attached to the Club Lusitano is to be set up to anction. Probably not more than a dozen performances have been
PLANTS IN POTS.-3 fine foliage plants, 1, Mr H. Dickie; 2, Mr J. M. Price. 3 plants in flower, 1, Mr H. Dickie, 2, Mr given in the nice little theatre during the C. D. Bottomley.Specimen plant in Hower, last three or four years; and by its sale 1. Mr C. S. Taylor, 2, Mr H. Dickie, Specimen fine foliage plant, 1, Mr H. the abareholders will get rid of the only Dickie; 2, Mr C. S. Taylor.-3 ferns, 1, Mr burden now weighing upon them. It is H. Diokie; 2, Mrs Forbes.-Specimen Feru,
1, Mrs Forbes, Mr C, S. Taylor.-3ikely to fetch a good price. camellias, 1, Mr E Dickie; 2, ir R. Tur Idshon papers brought by the mail of Howe.-Specimen Camellia, 1, Mr D. Now- rejea; 2, Air C. P. Chater. 2 or 3 chrysun. last night give the particulars of several themums, 1, Mr H. Dickie; 2, Mr Shin battion fought by the Portuguese with great Hing. Specimen. chrysanthemums, 1, Mr success their armus against King Da- H. Dickie; 2, 3r. Mow Fong-3 Roses, 1, Mr A. G. Romano; 2, Mr H. Dickie.homey. Reinforcements were arriving in Specimen Rose, 1, Mr R. Howe; 2, Mrs Afrioa both from Portugal and from Goa. Forbes.-6 pote annuale, 1, Mr H. Dickie; The 1st battalion of the "Batalha do 2, Mr A. G. Romano.-Specimen anuaal, 1, Mr H. Diokie; 2, Mr A. G. Romano Ultramar," which arrived in Goa on the Specimen azalea, 1, Mr A, G. Romano; 22nd December, left the very next day for 2, Mr H. Dickio.-3 dahlias, 1, Mr N. Mody; 2, Mr H. Dickie-Specimen dah-Africa in consequence of telegraphis orders lia, 1, Mr H. Dickie; 2, Mr C.-8. from Lisbon. Taylor, geraniums, 1, Mr H. Dickie
2, Mr C. S. Taylor--Specimen gera- MB Brereton, in the course of his remarks, nium, 1. Mr H. Diokle; 2, Air C. B. Taylor. in reference to the suit in Court to-day, -2 or 3 China asters, 1, Mr D. Nowrojes;
2, Mr O. P. Chater. Specimen aster, 1, Mr said, that that the Mccoz was wrecked on
1. That the sender duly observed all the conditions of Registration require.
2. That the lotter was securely enclosed in a reasonably strong envelope.
3. That application was made to the Poatmaster General of Hongkong im mediately the loss was discovered, the auch application unless it also is lost. envelope being invariably forwarded with
5. No compensation can be paid for mere damage to fragile articles such as portraite, which reach their destination, although in watches, handsomely bound books, &c.,
a broken or deteriorated condition. THE Hongkong correspondent of the Foo chow Herald writes anent the coming races in the Happy Valley :-
A. G. Romano; 2, Mr. H. Dickie,-3 hyt- Christmas days rather unfortunate day but people will doubtless brightea ere the land, where the passengers were all landed. A. S. N. Co. for three years I left Hong-
Taces." "
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London, Jan, 20-Consola olosed at 961, being a rise of on the previous day # qutations.
London, Jan. 23.-Oriental Bank Corpo ratin shares £35; Chartered Mercantile Bank £20 10; Chartered Bank £18; sud Hongkong and Shanghai Bank £33. 7. Cons sols 96. Rentea 1183. Bar Silver 50,
London, Jan. 22-A Conservative has been elected for North Norfolk by a large. majority in suggesston to the late Col. Daft
Minister, Ohunghow, in presenting hữ credentials, alluded to the 200 years friendship that have existed between Russia and China, which he said are dest tined to form one family,
Faris, Jan. 22-The Minister for aget. culture and commerce has resigned.
London, Jan, 22-Consola 864 Madras, Jan. 28.-Latest accounts to date state that in are of the grain dis tricts the crops are failures: in the other
districts they are only fair,
Madras, Jan. 23-Nawab Gholam Hus sain Khan, the Viceroy's first envoy to the Ameer, is appointed to conduct the Civil Government at Kandahar. The city is under the supervision of Major St. John. It is understood that the Ameer, Sheer All, is now north of Afghan Turkestan, Dear
the Uxus.
Quotations.
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the 300 Chinese demanded to be sent being ready to send them on to Sydney, back. The Company at the same time
The Company had bad a great deal of trouble with their European seamen and firemen and had resolved to employ Commutation with two Chinese headmen Chinese. They had put themselves lo each of whom had engaged 160 men, Isegrim is going well, and must win all The agreement was the same as Mr Francis
By Mr Francis :--Thursday Island is a that he starts for. Bismarck is a likely one had stated. The Company had bobaved for the "Derby," and other griffin races.
in a most liberal manner with the mau, very small place about two miles round. In fact, the German and Hebrew atables and every precaution had been taken to There are very few people there, perhaps bid fair to carry all before them. The old show them thenature of the agreement they abous 6 or 7. Witness was never on shore ponies, with the exaoption of Egmont, were outering into. They had received two there and know nothing of what transpired Toleration, Temptation, and Moltke, are
months' wages in advance and had been on abere there with the Chinese, or on going" taurly well. The colony is not provided with a free pannage and provi.board the Charlton,
Chan Aman, a boatswain, was then called. Mions on board the 8. S. Mecca. The S. 8. particularly lively, everybody despondent; sinths, 1, Mr A. G. Romano; 2, Mr Dickie, in this part of the world. In alluding to
Mecca was wrecked on Thursday Is He paid I signed an agreement with the Specimen palm, 1. Mrs Forbes,-3 gla- dialus, no prize. Specimen gladiolas, no the name of the island on which the
They were treated with every kinders on kong in the Mecca and was engaged by the prize,Specimen orchid, 1, Mr C. S. Tag- unfortunate vessel was wrecked, he said, itAr the Annual General Meeting of the the island as they would admit themselves. Yee Li Hong to go to Sydney. Mr James lor; 2, Mr H. Diokie.-Specimen pelargo-
The dates were as follows. The Mecca in the master of that Houg. I know Am. Foochow Racquet Club, held on the 30th left Hongkong on 9th Dec, 1478 was Yoo-Foo and Ab-Kee the latter really xium, no prize. Stumps of rockwork with was called Thursday Jeland-there were ulto, Mr Dermer in the chair, the minutes wrecked bristmas Day, sad on the 17th engaged me. If I wanted employment I ferms and-or creepers, 1, Mrs Forben; 2, Mr number of islands, he said, named after of the previous annual meeting were con- A. G. Romano-Specimon daphne, none. the days of the wook, just as Robinsonfirmed. The report of the Committee and Jan. 1873 an agreement was entered into should go and see Ab.Kee. Te agreement Beat selection of lilies, none.-Narcissus, 1 Orusos called his man Friday.
the Treasurer's balance sheet for 1878 were (verbal) by a Mr Baird (who had come to was signed at the Harbour Master's office. Bank, Mr H. Diokle; 2, 0. P. Chàter,
adopted and confirmed. The outgoing
Thursday Island from Sydney) and the and I was to receive $21 per month. Mr CUE FLOWERS-4 oamellis bloom," 1,
Committee were, with the exception of Mr Obineed to bring them on to hongkong James paid me through Ab.Kee two months' Mr C. P. Chater; 2, Mr Nowrojee. Norica is given in the Government Gosette Nind (who had previously tendered bis The Company had sent the S. 8. Charlton advances I gave Ah-Kee $4 as he went chrysanthemum blooms, 1 Mr H. Dickie of to-day that six months leave of absence resignation) re-elected and the post etto Thursday Island with the object of security for me.
Witness then related what be kase about 2, Mr A. G. Romano.- ruse blooms, 1,
Honorary deorotary, vagated by Mr Nind's bringing them on to Sydney, however after Mr C. P. Chatur; 2, Mr. D. Nowroje. (of which four months are vacation leave) retirement, was keepted by Mr Fuste the agreement was made. 20% of the 300 the wreck of the Mecca and the passengere bunches cut flowers, dissimilar, 1, Mrs having been granted to the Attorney Genethwaite. The following members of comte shipped in the Charlton to Hongkong landing on Thursday Island, Witness re Ayres, Mr H. Diokie.--Hand bouquet, ral, the Hon. G. Phillippe, the following mittes were oliesen, visser. Dermer there was no written agreement it could be S. S. Ocean, Some of the men wished to Bir Brereton continued that although turued to Bengkong with 87 others in the 1, Mr H. J. Holmes; 2, Mrs Forbes.-Table
Hickling, Phipps, Postlethwaite, and Son- decorations, 1, Mr T. C. Hayllar; 2 Mr provisional appointments have been made dereon. A vote of thanks to the Chair, taken as an agreement by parale the Chigo on to Sydney, in fact they all wished to H. E. Wodehouse.-Table decorations of by H. E the Governor James Russell, and to the late Bonerary Secretary, terase themselves had desired the cancellation go to Sydney. Twenty-fur of the mon The scent told us that we of the contract and unanimously wished to did go VEGETABLES.-6 kinds vegetables, 1, ar Beq., to be Acting Attorney Ganezal; 0; 7, minated the proceedings.-L'oochow Haralds be taken to Hongkong, although offers would not get any Work at Sydney, and the option of going on to Sydney, Capt. that we had better return. We did not 2, Mr J. H. Cox 3, Mr Anam-2 heads of Barrister-at-lat, to bu Acting Police Ma
heads of celery (large), 1, Mr Dinkie trate and Coroner; and J. J. Francis, Esq,, HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING Johnson would tell the Court that so an-sign any agreement, but a plebo of paper xious were the men to return to Hongkong was given to ne to touch the pen. I did oclery (dwarf), 1, Mr J. M. A. da Silva,-6
that one man who was not included amonget 201 understand the characters that were on The following is the twenty seventh rette 208 swam off to the steamer just as she the paper, but the Harbour Master told us B. A da Silva.-8. beet roots (short or
was leaving.
that we were to roturn and that we port of the Court of Directors to the Ordinary round), 1, Mr Diokle; 2, Mr. Nowrojee; 8, Ir is notified in the Gausits that "the in
Mr Brereton argued that it would be for were to receive one month's wages, I Mr E. Alford.-6 carrots (long), 1, Air Tsoi structions of His Excellenep the Guverner early Goneral Meeting of Shareholders Mr Brands to prove that the verbal agres have obtained no employment since hat Uni 2, Mr Chater; 3. Med. H. Cox. 6 have been received appointing Un Man-is of to be held at the City Hall, Hongkong, on ment entered into on Thursday Island am contented. We were told that if we Darrots (short or early), 1, Mr Aghiu; 2, Miras Manager of the ramp Uffice Branch Saturday, the 18th February-
between the Chiness and Mr. Baird was ex wished to go Sydney we were to give up B. Cooke 3, Mr Romano parsnips, 1, Agency. The latter office has now been
torted by force or dureaus,
our agreement and they would give us Mr Chater 12, Mr Nowrojee-aulidowers, established at No, 78, Bonham Strand, to
To the Proprietors of the Hongkong and Air Breret a further contended that the passenger tickets. I was willing to come 1 Mr Diokio; 2, Mrs Henwick 3, Mr call by commission, at onrrent rates, all Shanghai Banking Corporation.
men had suffered no loss and were not on back. The foreigners on the leland told me Komano,--2 large cabbages (exclusive of sorta or atamps. The establishment of this GENTLEMBA, The Directors have now titled to damages. Finally he abandoned about the strike in Sydney. We were all drumhead), 1, Mrs Keswick; 2, Mr Chater; Branch Agency originated in the desire to to submit to you a General Statement of the special defense he had set up, as My willing to go there, but the agent told us that 8, Mr. Smith-3 small cabbages (ex facilitate the purchase of Stamps on the the affairs of the Bank, and Balance Sheet Francis said he did not proseed under the the European sailors were assaulting all the clusive of drumhead), 1, Mir H. Dickie; 2, part of the Chinens Mercantile Community for the half-year ending 81st December last. provisions of the Merchant Shipping Act, Chinese. We were well treated on the (Taken at Mesars Falconer & Co.'s Premier, Mr A. G. Homano; 8, Mr T. C. Hayllar. at all times, early or late; But in the case The not profits for tirat period, includies but under the provisions of common law Island. I know Id Afat but dould not 2 sugar leaf shaped, 1, Mr D. Nowrojeo, 2, of all forms which require stamps, it is $10,243.06 brought forward from last s Mt James was called and deposed to his identify him.
Howetone, February 18, 1878, Mir Aokkung | 3; Mr C. P. Chater necessary, in accordance with the Ordis count, after paying all charges, deducting firm (Gec. R. Stevens & Co.) being egents By Mr Frauds -The restón I signed drumhesd, 1, Mr H. Dickie; 2, Mr AI Ģ. peace, to the either impressed or adhesive interest paid and due, making provision of the A. N. Co and as such agents to the agreement was because I wanted to get Batog Romanti 8, Mr Asin-2 lettuce ços, 1, Mr stamps, and there must absolutely be no for bad and doubtful soconate, and for dif the engagement of the 600 men. He had back. I was told by the agent that if I Nowroje; 2, Mr Sheung Lam) & Mrs evasion of the law through a desire to save forente in Exchange between the rate at superintended the engagement personally went to Sydney I should have to go as a Adam lettuce cabbage, 1 Me J. H. the small expense, whereby puniapment is which the Dividend is declared and the cure then deposed as to its having heard of passenger and get work ware I could when TERMOMETER Ons 12) Air Nowrojeci. & Mr Tagi Uncurred. It is sincerely hoped that each rent sets of the day, amount to $318.727.81, the wreck of the Meses, and received in I get there. It was raining on the islend
Click of parnley, 14 Mar Chater; 2) Mr 15, I will not in his trúg sold ketorost,
| of whleb, after taking out rebate on Hills not | strictions from the agent of the Company and we were very miserable in ognanqueure,
`wild flowers, 1, Mrs Forbes...
K. Dickie; 2, C. P. Chater, D. Nowmojo. Creagh, Eag, to be Acting Polics Magle-
beet roots (long), 1, Mr Nowrojee; 2, "Mr Jgistrate.
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