No. 5800-FEBRUARY 24, 1882.].
MEMOS FOR TO-MORROW. Miscellaneous.
Noon, Lol Banks close
Claims against the uphrates must be sent to the Mowers Rossell & Co., on or before this date. Transfer Books of The Hongkong. Iso Company, Limited, closed from this
data to 6th March.
Amusements.
9 p.m.-Performance at the City Hall,
General Memoranda.
SUNDAY, February 26 :---- "
EDITORIAL NOTES.
THE CHINA MAIL
"Pirates of
www.
cumulative. Subscription Grillins al lowed 7lbs. From two milo post onco round and in
7.THE CONSOLATION STAKES,-for all
benten Chiun, Manila and Japan Ponies at this Moating Weight for inches. Entrance $5, with $100 added. Second Pony to receive $50. Seven Furlongs.
8.--The NIL DESPERANDUM STAKES.-for.
-
all beaten Subscription Griffins. Ea- tranco 5, with $100 ddod for the. first Pony, and $30 for second Pony. Weight for inches. Half-a-milo. 9-THE CHAMPION STAKES, A Forced Entry for all China, Manila and Japan. Ponies, winners at this Mositug optimal to unten Ponies. Weight for inches. Entrance 820 Winners of two Races, 830 of three or mor Racos; 850, with $100 added. One- nife-and-a-half.
The Limestones are well represented, endence of a girl's. Tha part next those of Purse, which has generally been run on The disregard of the evil consequences to whether Volitic Crystallind-thicso the females presenting the most onbar- the second day; and the Native Scramble made his first appearance pt.
Rose was considered the favourite, and society that must ensue from laxity of latter being both-white and dark. Among rassing predicaments, was that of Price for competition. Mr.A. Coxon and Hor. this race.
usually run on the off day, are put down.
the mooting in prison discipline, in tins Colony, does not the miscellaneous aro: a natural magnet Caramel, and I was glad to recognize in it P. Ryrie acted as starters, Mr. Shopperd as in starting this field, but the panics at, hast Great difficulty was expericneed give Sir John Popo Hennessy the slightest from the Philippines, and some dark iron the Lord Plate of three seasons ago, whe, dg, and Mr Hoppius at the sales. The went of at a furious paco, Boscola and Second concern. His popularity" has been per and (probably magnetic ore) foam in the having a stronger than platonic love for the exorted bunaelf to manks all go noctly. Violingeing bothofrontalonca. Going uphill
Clark of the Coures (Mr H. J. Tripp) chased at rather an expensive cost to the Province of Canton. The spacinon of the Princess, feigned parannation of Barbe-Appended are the results of all the races.
aguin
community of Hongkong. His exceptional "ant-eaten coal" () makes an important rini al enticed her to his lair,-veliere,"
they came together, but in the descent they The following selection of music was por separated alightly. Coming into the Straight action with reference to the local gaol revelation in Natural History. The ter. However, he found he had caught " of the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, under the whole soven werealinnatin a ling, Second
formed during the afternoon by the Band reflects on his predecessors in office directly. mite is known to attack live vegetation in Tartur," and subsequently his rival, Prince the leadership of Bandmaster E. Wallace, Violin and Roscola lost their place, Sunlight charging them with gross neglect of duty, Australia, where the only timber capable of Doro, come and pressed his suit mocess-
and added grently to the enjoyment of the coming up with Rose close behind; Rélstert ned, such inhuman tendency as to totally withstanding its ravages is said to be the fully, after rominding her that they
visitors Ind incapacitato them from further administra jarrak. The species found in Hongkong already been aarried: a marriage that slie OVERTURE,. Banditea Streiche,Supps length, Time Zin. Teces. Rove taking not being far away. Sunlight won by a MARCH,....." Little Arthur"...E Wallace. Daylight. Haitoong leaves for Swalow,tive employinout under the Crown. On munt, certainly, be of a very formidable declared was only a dream. The character SELECTION,Olivette, F. Godfrey,second place, slittle in advance of Redstart.
Amoy, irisni and Taiwanïoo.
public grounds, it would. Eo better to orr on nature when it goes ao far as attacking of Price Dro was well sustained by the VALSE,"Oltiado Dijon," Eros Andreto.. the side of discipling than that of undue raineral fuel.
veteran of the anateurs known as Mr SELECTION, PArthur Sullivan 6 leniency. We all know practically, in
Flart." The difficulties of the other parts, OVERTURE, Mirella,' what Govornor Horiosay's over-indulgenze
that of King Partice being, particularly of prisonern has resulted-hoth to himself
perplexing a that of the father of The SCURRY STARES, -Sweepstakes of and the Colony. He has found favor with
romantic and rosolutely wayward Princess, those sensationalists called "horror-ion
and Monarch sensitive to the "opinions of
$5 each, with 100 added-for nil hond fide Grittins at the date of Entry, gora" at Home, and his reputation bids
surrounding nations,"
Subscription Grifins allowed 7ibs., ex- were all overcome cept winner of Valley Stakes. Weight with the usual ability of the local per- fair, in consequence, to rank prominently
for inches. One milo. formers. among the humanitarians of the day! Be
Finally, I must note the accept-
St. Andrew's Huntsman 10st. 191b. what of Hongkong Its prisonera increase
able manner in which Mr Van Aalst pro-Gordon's Airlic, 11st. 1b, (Braudt). 2 Paul's Shamrock, 10t. 121b. (Nickels),... I
(Ogle), 1 grow fat and insolent; and rampant crime, rural, population form the amaliest oon-sided at the. Piano; and the calling of Mr. Faula Strecco, 1st, 121 (Nickels) Gordon's Fivet Curret, 12st. (Brandtpways wrote steamship joi, 2,110 tons fostered by a benign Government; is perpe-sumers of all. These results aro, of course, Baptista before the curtain in recognition Korfect's Bavarias, 10st. 121b. (Hub- Kerfoot's Wild Race, List. 11b. (Hut- trated with greater vigour than ever. The comparative; and we may aid, in connce of the merits of his suono fainting.
chings),... 0
register, 400 horse power, Captain R. D. avil-doors escaping from punishment retion with them, that the military" arn
A good start was mado, with Sirocco A splendidaturl was madeat the drop of the round the world, arrived lies from Manila Lunbain, now an ar eeganie yachting cruice duces a curtain olaes of convictions, and greater abstainers than they are otherwise
leading past the Grand Stand, keoping this Ang, Shamrock leaving his companions, with this morning. The following account of the immunity from detection, escape from believed to be. The toil and exposure th
place till the Bridge was reached, when Wild Race second. In passing the Grand hot voyage is taken from the Straits Times : apprehension, is wonderfully utilised by which boatmen are generally subjected ne-
·Huntsman came forward and held first place Stand Wild Race lod, followed by First
MONDAY, February 27:---
Noon.-Frunch Mail·leaves for Parts of
Call and Europe. Goods per Glenfin undelivered after
this date mbject to rent. TUESDAY, February 28-
Daylight-Finn leaves for Hilow,
Pakhoi and Haiphong Daylight. Thales leaves for Coast Ports. 1 p.m.-Tenders for Hotel Shares. 3p.m.-Auction of Household Furniture, &c, at the residence of Surgeon Major Murray, "Idlewild."
3 p.m.-Malaces leaves for Bombay.
Meeting of Shareholders of
Tas Hongkong Fire Insurance Co., Ltd., at No. 7, Queen's Road. 6 p.m.--Enny loves for Manila,
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We find that, omitting the gay and fast elements of the population of China, the higher civil officials and land owners are the largest patronisers of the crauma pipe, the oxcopious among these classes buing
Wholesale traden insignificantly small. men are four times more addicted to the baudiul drug than shopkeepers, while the
China AMDV ¡Cinzette.)
Gounod
The Town PLATE, value
--pro- sonted,-für Chian, Manila and Jupi Ponies. Weight for inches. Winners of one Hace at this Mooting-Tits
10lbs. extra; and
extra of two Bacon,
of three Faces; 15lbs, extra, Winner of the Foocha Cup, 7lbs, extra. Penalties. Previous non-startera accumulative.
10THE NATIVE SCRAMBLE,for Chins
Ponies only: First Pony, $25; Second, 810 Thur. 85; to be ridden by China-
Catch Weights. Onca round.
iner
to carry 12t. Entranco $10. Second Pony to revive 70 per cent of Entrance THE STEAMER CEYLON" ON A Money; Third Pony, 30 per cent. One-mile-and-a-half.
chings),... 8
CRUISE ROUND THE WORLD. The Inter-Oceanic Steam Yachting Com-
She left Sonthampton on the 27th Octo
Govornor Hennessy to his own credit-ia count for the fact that almost every other Concert on tothout the Amoy Club Theatre, up the hill. Lielie and Huntsman then (Cornet; shortly after this, before mounting her inst, and arrived at the following ports
Police Intelligence. (Before H. E. Wodehouse, Exy,) Friday, Feb. 24.
FIRING CRACKERS,
first increasing the eficiency of the local man among them socks relief and protection Pulice Force, and next in the enhanced in the moderate use of opium,
gendered from his humano views and moral tone of the Chinese population
superior treatment? His Excellency is certainly clever. We have always given him credit for abilities, although song of then are of a very negative order, With some folke, figures ray be made to prove anything but with others they are worth- less unless supported by facts. Sternreulity
his assertions wrock; and, in the mean- is the rock on which Sir John will split-
while, we have to accept the inevitable the injurious consequences arising from the unscrupulous exercise of power by one vested
Four Chinamon wero sunned for firing the sum of 25 conts each. crackors in prohibited hours, and were finel
Before. Frederick Stewart, Esq.)
BREACH OF OFIM OKBINANCE.
possession of prepared opium without a Ho Ahang and Ng Akau, were found in permit from the Opium Farmor, on the was reinanded till the 24th instink, bail 16th instant. The first defendant's case
The second defendant was feed Sot, in defanit six months' hard labor. All the epium found to be confiscated.
Malle, Olga Duboin gave her Farewell
R. S., Rrrived en 15th from Swatow,
H. M. S. Moorhen, Comunnder Corie, The Rerense Cruiser Fei Hoe arrived here on Friday evening (17th) from thi Light-house
The
charters were effected in Amov fortright
Auguste, 5,000 prcals, Taiwanfoo to Tientsin, 18 ly days, $1,650.
Fuugh Bubnigh, 6,000 peculs, Foochow to Tientsin, 18 ly days, $2,260.
Helene, 6,000 pecula, Chefur and back to Amoy, 14 Iny days, $1,700,
FOOCKOW,
(Heraldi, Feb. 16.) The final close of the present Tea Season at this port will take place in a few days, London what little stock there is now ro whom the S. S. Geifer will take away to maining.
paired of and a good race ensued between the Hill, Wild Face dropped out altogether, these horses all the way home. Time, leaving Shamrock and First Cornet herk and 2 min. 115 sec. Tentsman winning by half neck. a length. He was reganied as the favoarite, 2.TUE EXCHANGE PLATE value $500,--
• ́ presented, by the Bankers" mit Er- change Brokers of Hongkong,-for Chin Ponies. Weight for inches. Entrance $10 Second Pony to re- ceive half of the Entrance money." Two miles,
Grammont's Strathpeffer, 10st. 12b. (Hnt.
chings),... 1 Gordon's First Corset, 11st-4lb. (Brandt), 3 Paul's Tajmahal, 11st. 11b. (Nickois),... 2
Going away togather on the first trial,
First Cornel lod Tajmahal, the favourito, by a neck passing the Grand Stand, with
from one to three days at each port: on the dates mentioned, taking a stay of
43
Fort-Snid. 17th Suer18th Bombay.... 4th Jan. Colombo....118h:
Shamrock bade farewell to First Cornet entering the Straight, and finished Lisbon..... 5th Nov, Itholes....13th
Bordeaux....80th Oct. Sungrua... 9th Dec, five lengths ahead. Time, 3min. 20scés, Gibralter..... 9t Alexandria..I6th
Malaga 11th one minute lesÿ than list year,
Marseilles....16th Gunna 18da Napica..
. 21st Palermo, 7.THE BROKER CUP, value $250-4Malta
25th) forced entry of $5 each for all entered Firus.......30th Subscription Gridlins. 70 per ecnt of Constantinople 4th Dec. Penang. 2ard Feb, the Entrance money to go to the
Cilla 18th "Mariras....17th Calcatta...nd
The Ceylon experienced
second, and 30 per cent to third pony in the Mediterranei.fino weather"
Weight for inchos. Provions winners. 7lbs, extra. Panalties accumulativo. One milo.
loft: Suoz on
the 23rd Decurabor, having been detained for four days in consequence of the canal being blocked by another steaner. Mere Henry's Sub Basu, 10st. 1216. (Ogle), over, hot speed from Sues to Bombay was Kerfoot's Wild Acil, Lost, 9lb. (Hutchings), 3 foul, She did not touch as Aden, but went Jediar's Kataplar, 1186. lib. (D'Arnoux), much reduced owing to her bottom being
with a little brief authority, who maintains, being admitted in two sareties of $120 faroured with the presence of two British Strathpeffer coming on essy. The two first Theo's Lightning, 10st. 12b. (Reynell), ... straight on to Bombay. After her depar
fully, the unenviable reputation acquired
showhere.
It is a subject for regret that military Ferrico with the Sikhs and Muhammedans of the Panjab has ouaned to be an attrac tion and is not so popular as it once was. Thoir clowncos to chlist and the unsatisfac- "The publication of this issue commenced tory quality of the men is now a frequent,
at 8.05 p.m.
complaint. There can be he doubt but that this limited resource of fighting-ren has been indonted upon largely during the past
The China Stail.
HONGKONG, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1882.
SUPREME COURT.
During the past fortnight we have, been
and one Russian vessels of war. either a feast or a faning
It is
kels).
this respect altoration up the hill, Tajmahal gradually James' Kei Quat, 11st. 1lb. (Gran 0163. Gammon one of the lady masongori,
ponies kept this position without much it is now some time since we had any ves making his way, alongside the leading pong. ael of war at all in our harbour
A Bug
for a telephone exchango Going down hill First Cornet again stretched in Food
oen mooted, and no dust forward into first place, keeping it till the Buch
to the primitive but invalu
will enormously Stand was passed the second time, when facili
pesa ho place is large Tajmahal strove to take the place nearest the
adequate remuneration to the
the scheme.
rais. Down kill the second time, First Fined that the Stewards of the Cornet dropped behind, and Strathpeffer Fokien Rue Club held a Meeting on the collared Tajmahal, Those two ran well Léta instant to consider. the question of a
IN SUMMARY JURISDICTION. (Before the Hon. J fasll, Acting Prine Ur
Judge.)
Friday, Feb. 24.
eng
falling off in number and a deterioration in physique of those who now care to serve in the Army. There are so many greater only gave them leave to bu absent that night munity enjoyed themselves in December were all ridden by first-class jocks. indacements offered by foreign service that we are not surprised at tho Punjabis avail
REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
[SUPPLIED TO THE "CHINA MAIL."] (Pir E. E. A. & C. Telegraph Co.'s Line,)ing themselves of the same. That they do largely may. bu verified by the fact that the Police Forces and Gasl Guards of the Andahansand, Nicobare, Burma, the
BISMARCK WANTS TO KNOW."
LONDON, Feb. 23,
a
Hamilton),...
Sason's White Cloud, 10st. 12. (Nie-
Gearmont's Grenade, 10st. 31b, Kahn's Spectre, 1at, 121b. (Sampson), Clough's Scotch Mist, 10at, 91b. (Ra), Kahu's Phantom, 10st, 121b. (Easton), ... 0 Kerfoot's White Stockings, 11st. 11b. (Es. EXXX), Gordon's Glengarry, 10st. 12lb. (Lindsay),
A larger number of griffins appeared to contest this race than in any other of the
day's events. Considering the number, a
vefy fair start was made. Lightning same
away, with Sub Rosa second, the rest all
plan took the race in hand, the former grifin coming in a winner by some four 3-THE GERMAN Cur, value 100 guinças,
presented by Members of the Herman lengths; Rataplan 'second, and Wild Sell, Club,for Subscription Griffins only mounted by Hutchings, rushing up placki Weight for inches. Entrance $10.ly into third place. The other arriving Second Pony to receive 70 per cent. Third Pony 25 per cent of entrance anyhow. Tin, 2min. 14acc;" Grammont's Shell, 11st. 4lb. (Flutchings), 1 money. Onewadia gharter mile.
ture from Stzuz
unfortunately died at us on the 27th December. The young lady had started on the cruise with her father, Mr. The following is a list of the 36 Gaturnost, and her cousin, Miss Garron,
passengers
Mr. T. J, Fisher. Mr. O. t. Fisher.
he had on board on arrival at Boobay Captain Kennedy. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. & Mrs. J. E. Whilby, Mr. Whitby, (Junior).
Whitby.
Mr. . Chatwood. Miss Bracken. Master A. Chatwood. Miss Holroydo. Miss Button.
Mr. Gammon
Miss Garron,
Міне 8 магр. Mr. Fripp Ompi, Noil-Donglas. M. D. T. Alloard, Mr. J. Aflourd. M. A. Rickmana, Mr. Lolbol.
Mr. Barangha
Mr. Pearson.
Mr. Loos.
Mr. Miller. Mr. Fload, Mr. Beattie.
Rav. A. Hushwaite, Rev. W. H. Essery. Mr. C. J. Henderson.
The Caplon was built at Poplar by Messrs
LEE AYUE AND AND.. Manda, $7.93. This was a claim for wages for a part of the rath of February. Ti plsintiffs were Spring Raco Meeting, and that after some together, all the way up the Straight, chair coolies to the defendant, and on the conversation and weighing carefully the Strathpoffer getting ahead and winning by
pros, and cone, it was unanimously deciced short neck. Time, min. 28secs. This race thirty years, and the apparent result is a night of the 17th instant had asked permis to hold a Two-Daya' Mooting jurk of the created a great sensation owing to the vary scampering together. Lightning was soon
alon to leave the next Year, which permission, they said, was
insuediately day,
Chineso New will take into consideration the ing positions of the three ontrants, who put out, however, and Sub Krsa and Rata-Mr. Green.
Easte. We do hope the granted; but the defendant said that he dindvantages under which the racing com- received 36, in advance, not all next and
Thoy had also fast. on luan, in order Wo learn that several of the parents of to spond the Now Year. said they had wrongfully left, the defen have sent a petition to the Peking Authori His Lordship in disinissing their claim returned to China from the United Statue, the Chinese Students who live lately lant's employment and their current vagos ties requesting that perinission be granted was liable to forfeiters for their misconduct to their sons to return to Amerion in order If the defendant chose he might also recover to complete their studies. These parents 36, which was advanced, but he, His also say that if the Chinese Govermont do ship also said that it was not usual for add that they will guarantee that their sons dant would take that trouble. His Lord-sulveu will do it, servants to absent themselves for such a stal serve the Chinese Government, ap
and, in their
petition they
length of time as they had done, it being
return, for a given length of customary only to grante half day or night and not one day and two nights, as the plain- tifs had been absent.
The failure is reported of a native Tea hong with liabilitiue astiated at 850,000 to 80,000, and the managing partner, & Chin-chew man, is said to have fled froas his disgrave. It is stated that its diffent. tios were mainly connected with the disas thuong only have recovered what was das trous season of 1880-1881, and that, could
the crisis would have been prevented, to them from their connection upcountry, The hong has been in existence thra: sea aos, two only under its present constitu
The German Government has domanded Straits Settlements, the Native States of Lordship, did not suppose that the defens ( not care to defray the expense, they thom-Sassoon's White Cloud, 10st.
explanations of Skubaleff's speech.
THE LAST OF BRADLADOH.
LONDON, Fab. 23. - Bradlangh has been expelled and a now writ issued.
Canton,
Bleak House, Feb. 22. of the 15th, the amateurs of our Theatrical According to the intimation in my note
Society gave the attractive play of "Bar- berini" at Concordia Hall last night; and
their
tirue
1275.
Hoary's Sub Rosa, 10st. 1215. (Ogk), ----- Jediare Hukent, 11st. lib. (D'Arnoux),
(Nickele),... 2 3 Bukkeley's Grey List, 10st. 1216. (Allan), 0 Kahn's Sperire, 10st. 121b. (Easton),..... 0 Morgan's Cromwell, 11st. It. (Ensur) Reiner's Swift Wing, 10et. 121b. (Lindsay),
On the second attempt the ponies went off, with fub Rest, who had a good start, leading, the rost in a cluster. Banpion heat bim out, and graduatly cropt into the or showed up, but Shell came ahoad aud
first place, but was again oustad by Sub Rosa. The field became somewhat slack
Mr. Wood, Mr. Wilkish. Ale. Bloks.
30
Str
under whose
Samuda Brothers in 1858. Her length is 26-1 foot. She was purchased from the 306-1 feat, brendth 40.9 fact, and depth Peninsular and Oriental Company for the special purpose of sending for upon an extended
yachting oxpedition and the 8-THE FLYAWAY STARRS, for all China, company, it is aald, parted with her solely Manila and Japan Ponies. Weight for because her yedht-like qualities unfitted her inches. Previcius winners at this competing with large cargo ships in.
for con Meeting, a extra. Subscription
marchandise. Her spacious and Griffis allowed fhs. Entrance 25, roomy maindeck, perfect ventilation of hor 0
with $100 added. Throo-quarters-of-4d pussenger deck, together with a.mile.
simple and well-arranged domnestio Fan's Sunlight, 11st. 21b. (Nickels) 1 stanmer. A laties boudoir and a well- offices, render for a luxurious passenger St. Andrew's Tragevis, 10st. 121b, (Uzle), 2 appointed smoking-room have been erected Grammont's Straligetter, 11st. 5lb. (Hut
upon the upper deck. She was surveyed Gordon's Gang Forward, 11st, 8lb
ching), 3 and fitted out under the
Edward J. Rood,
M.P., the (Brandt), 0
Gordon's Doulter, 11st. Alb. (Lindsay), Leyton curriosastoam launch, which is in at- sitperintendenco the Indian troppstips were built, fitted, and equipped. The Two attempts at a start were made-in tendance upon the passengers when the vessel and walked away from White Cloud, who formance of yesterday, bolted half round those who preferred to make the vessel communication with the shore, so that was had gained first place. Shell won in a the course, again reducing his char.co of
their
headquarters or home when in canter, Time, 2min. 49ses. White Cloud winning, as ho pressed the winning pony ance and expense that would be insured might be able to do so without the annoy took second honours, about three lengths closely through the greater part of the if obliged to employ nativa boats for this ahood of Sub-Bosa, Grey Mist a bad fourth, race: Whear the horses went of, frogs purpose, and submit to the heavy and the others nowhere..
changes usually made in and Gang Forward hade & slight advan- an experienced surgeon pa bos
She has 4--THE PARSEE CUP,valno $150,--pre-tage; which they kept till they reached the services and is provided with a library, on board, whose at the disposal of the passengera without foo
and a band of twelve mon have been made for supply- a gooding to the vessel at many foreign ports the test English newspapers, magazines, and
Panl's Gold Bar, 10st. 121b. (Reynull),... of Consulting Naval
the Malayan Peninsula, and Hongkong are largely drafted from this elaas. In Perak there could not possibly be under 000 men se employed; and the extent to which wo utilise the same material for civil and mili- tary purposes in Hongkong, hardly requires LOCAL AND GENERAL.
qualification. But it is a noticeable fact The next Aucas MAIL, bringing San that even here, civil employment is more Francisco date up to the 26th ult.,popular than military enlistment. The may be exposted here on or about the records of our Police Force would show 27th inst.
that vacancies among the Indian contingent The next FRENCH MAIL, which passed Cape are seldom, and these nover long unfilled,
St. James at 10 am, on 23rd, may be expected to arrive here on Sunday, the whereas the Gun Lassar Company is never 26th, per M. M. str. Yangtse. Shoup to its full complement, is recruited with of its presentation by the hearty applause predecessor it is not surprising to learn
were rowarded for the exceptional meritation, and with the past season following its going down the hill. Sheil put on a spurt one of which Iroquois, repeating his per-port, maintaining a regular and frequent, brings Lordou dates to the 20th Jan,
difficalty, and compelled to accept those of a full audience, including a considerable that one of the monied, partners rejected by the other service. The popu uumber of visitors from your city and other anxious to clear out of the concern. larity of the Hongkong Police Force may places: Reverting to what I then wrote, be instanced by the number of men in it na suggested by its descriptive title of "an who have abandoned their prospects in the Extravaganza," I hasten to noknowledge i Indian Army-Bonie of them wearing its its acceptability in a degreg warranting war-medals-for employment thergin'; and repetition during the season.
It has loss we hope that it will always maintain the high prestige it has deservingly attained.
YESTERDAY morning permission was granted by Mr Justion Russell to allow, on the motion of the Attorney General, Mr Her tert Mininwaring Bally, Barrister-at-Law, to prsotise in the Supreme Court.- We may note that the astoundingly auda alous Minute apponded to the Protest, published in the proceedings of the last meeting of the Legislative Council, has nok escaped our notice; and that the remark- ablo statement there made by Governor. Henzessy will form the subject of comment
later on.
THE Ceylon, which is on a cruise round the world arrived this morning from Manila with
W.
1min. 344sec.
latest
port
A party of 33 ladies and gentlemen. She is mia applications, aru too well known to be obliterating the then present sense of seem.ng as yesterday and excitergent over some Paul's Thistle, 11st. 1b. (Reynell)... 01.-THE-CATHAY COr, valus 8150,-pre- | steamer the vessel at the former por
A tart was made with Behentian about
mile.
Hongkong Races,-1882,- SECOND DAY, FRIDAY, February 24." of the sensational than that title imports; Hennessy, K.C.M.G.; His Excellency Lt.
Stecards-His Excellency Sir John Popa and thanks to the refined taste that, with General Donovan: Commclore Cuming, surprising slaptability to the character, killings; The Hon. F. Ryne; The Hon. B.N.; Lout-Colonel Geddes, 27th Innia- A collection of specimens representative in manner, voice, and costume, the gen-F. B. Johnson; A. Coxon, E.; H. of the Geylogy and Mineralogy of South lean who hore the part of the Princess pins, Esq. II. de O. Forbes, Esq. 1.
Jackson, Esq.; F. D. Sassoon, Esq.; China would be simply invaluable to the Tolo conceived and performed it, the plea EL. F. Darbs, world at large, and a great desideratum insurable impression of the moment (to which
J: Thurborn, Esq. Honorary Treasurer, the local Museum. The practical adven- the younger gentleman who had the part of H. J. H. Trippi E, Clerk of the Couric. tages to be derived from this class of her Maid contributed in fully relative pro- exhibits, as regards their useful and scoro, portion) deepens with the lapse of time,
The events to-day were fully as interest
to be docked at Aberdeen to be cleaned, as discussed. A cursory examination of the ing incongruitles in other portions of the of the fuora seemned to run higher. The latterly she has lost, on an average, no less collection already made impols us to an presentation. The interest of the Play assemblage was larger, but the ladies did two lengths behind, which unquestionably than three knots an hour. She is expected expression of regret for its smallness and sentres in the Princosa, and the essentially appear to be so numerions, although the prevented this pony carrying away the first to be ready to proceed to Nagasaki, her next poverty, Some of the samples exposed on poetical conception of the character is a day was as bright and the air much loan prize. Craftsman went off if the first place, THE CHALLENGE Cp, valua 100 guiriens, port of call, next Thursday. During their view are, however, deserving of potios. interesting study, to which the present per. keen. Several times during the afternoon closely followed by Huaiachan, who pressed stay the voyagers will visit all the places of Conspicuous among them are the argenti former of it has lent much attraction. In an enthusiastic burst of chouring was given hard. Reaching the Black Rock Craftvian interest in and sand the Colony In an-ferous lead ores. Of these, the variety of her we see the imagination of a highly res a winning horse went past the post. The showed the rond, with the other four ponies other column will be found a full description lens found on the Lai Chow mountains ned nature excited to a pitch of romantic course was again in orcellent conlition and closing in until the Straight was entered, on the Kwong Sai boundary deserves men- enthusiasm for the wild and picturesque, was well kept by a detachment of the Bulla, when Bohemian urged forward, took second tion. But the sample said to have been a escape from the enforced seclusion In most of the races the time was con-position, which however, it could not main- It is now generally believed that the leading found in the Wing On District of the Wal and conventional restraints of her station siderably feater than last year. The, hontain against Hualachan, this pony coming Chinese residents are being canvassed by Chow Prefecture calls for special reinark, at the court of a King, who is nervously ours have been more equally divided to-day up in grand style into second place, Crufts Mr John Pitman, regarding their will. It is said to contain 75 per cent. of lead, seraitive of the proprieties of life and the than yesterday, both as regards ownors and man only a length Time, Imin. 521 ingness or otherwise to erect a statue in and runs 40 ounces to the ton when crushed exacting regard of his neighbours. In short, riders. Mr St. Andrew's win by Hunts secs. Bohemian made an excellent third. memory of the humans administration of The specimen of lead ore from the Pre-ayouthful Princess imbued with the romantic hun, ridden by Ogle, in the Scarry Stakes The time in this race was less by five Sir John Fope Hennessy. The suggestion fecture of Chiu Chow contains the usual spirit that studies Paul and Virginis," www rather a surprise to the knowing conds than last year, when Niskel brought to place the statue on the present aits of combination of associated minerals. The the works of Chateaubriand on American ones. This gentleman was also successful in Snow Storm in 1 min 67 sec. the whipping post is not what could be alata from Kwang Tung has not much to Indian life, or the stories of Italy and Sicily, in king the Panee Cap with Crafte termed a happy one, as it is well known commend it as a building material when or even the more recent poetical pictures of man ridden by the same jook Sun that the Chiness are diametrieally opposed placed beside thered sandstone from the same Indian life by Longfellow, would impress light and Shamrock took credit for the to Governor Hennessy's views in the matter Province. This latter would be extremely upch so receptive an imagination; and Professional Cap. and Town Phate rospec flogging. We do not fully comprehend valuable for architectural parses, having the claver representation of the part last tively two honours which Mr St. Paul is why the present Governor should have, aan agreeable tint, and being also dense, night has shown us that somewhat exags to be congratulated on achieving Mr. statue any more than, former administra close-grained, and easily worked. Macao gerated eccentricities of manner are recon- Grammont's well-known pony Strathpeffer Paul's Bunlight, 10st, 91b. (Nickels),..... 1 tive hasds of the Colony; but of course is magrely represented in the colloution, cilable with the utmost purity of thought won the Exchange Plate by a hard squeeze, start, slate (Huleringe), 3 then may be good reason for Mr Pitman the specimens being conâned to varietics of and refinemont of feeling: A devarness and the same gontleman's pony Shell ear. Monaty Redator 11st. Lib. 3 holding an entirely different opinion. That granite, and of scarse-grained, variegated, of adaptability that relied the perfection ried of the much-coveted German Cup Grammont's Stratham, 10st. 12lb. (D'AF- the foreigner that name will succeed sandstone. The volcanic hummocks of of art in the song on the last page of the easily, both horses being ridden by Hut
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sented by the Parsso Community for Straight. Sunlight then took Jeare of his China Ponies, being bond fide Griffins companions, and won cloverly by a length. at date of Entry. Weight for inches. Winner of one Race at this Meeting, Iroquois second, and. Strathpeffer Tibs, extra; of two Races, 12tbs, extra. third, the latter having commenced to prees other periodicals, and the progress of the Subscription Grillina, non-winners, al-forward at the same time as Sunlight. Time, vessel, being telegraphed from such lowed, 7. Entrance. Seven furlonge
Port, is to be advertised in the London : 31-Andrew's Craftsman, 10st. 1216.
pers for the information of friends of the
home
The passage money I passengers at Gordon's Huachan, 11st. 1lb. (Brandt), 2
(Oglo),... 1 The following are the eronts set down
for the whole tour from Southamp Kerfoot's Behestiun, 10st. 12 (Hut for competition to-morrow
ton and back is £600 for
for each and this amount includes the transit from
Pannenger Paul's Turricane, 11st. 21b. (Nickels) 0. Ackings),... 3
THIRD DAY, 20th Feb.
San Francisco to London, Liverpool, or Southampton via Pacific Railway and mail from New York, for those who sented, for Subscription Griffins only desire to leave Entrance S. Entrance money to go and proceed quickly homewards. The most to second Pony. Weight for inches. recent inventions and maprovements have Previous winners, 71b. extra. One been introduced a number of marble baths, fitted and supplied with hot and cold hot and cold shower, lavatories, China Peres, hoe lo quinto, pricans, dros years consecutively by a Pony or Ponies
The Ceylon
also
visits Manila, Hongkong, the bond fide Property of the snue Shanghai,
Nagasaki, Hiogo, Owner. Weight for inches. Entranca Honolulo, San Francisco, (forood) 85. Fiat Pony to receive 70 Panama, Guayaquil. Calino, Valparaiso, per cent; Second, 20 por cont; and Falkland Island, Monte Video, Rio, Bahia Third, 10 per cent of Entrance money. Cape do Verde, the Canaries, and Madeira, THE LADIES' PURSE, for all Chin One-mile-and-three-quartere
returning to Southampton about the end of
1882 This comprehensive pro Manila and Japen Ponies to be most of the principal places of interest onables the passengers to visit handicapped by the Stewards. En-throughout the trance 35. Seven furlongs.
world, with comfort to themselves and at 4-TEE NAVE PLATE, value 8300-pro the rates by ordinary mail and passenger cost very much below. Bented by Officers of H. M. Fleet, steamors, while much trouble and anxiety for all China, Manila and Japan as to the transhipment of baggage and the Fonies. Weight for inches. Tregions ever On the arrival of the vessel at San expense of hotels in foreign ports are Winners at this Meeting of one Rece, Francisco in the early part of April Hite, extra; of ive Races, 70s, extra pige frat plass passes to NOT
of the vessel.
THE PROFESSIONAL, OUR value 5 for China, Manile and Japan Fonter. Weight for incher. Winners of Ashley or Inniskilling Cups, 71ba extra, or of both, 12lbs, extra Entranca 810. Second Pour to receive half of the Entrance money. One milo.
Doux).... O in proving the mecessity to the Chinese is, Hollow, and Haman, afford lava; said there book I send you, wherem his voice naturchings, To-murros promises to be the St Andrew's Driving Cloud, 11st. lb. we think, somewhat doubtful,
is also a piece of trap from the same island, ally, as it were, fell to the sweetness and heaviest day of the meeting, as the Ladies Benry's Roscoke, 1st 1b. (Ogle),
(Allen),... 9.
und of three or more Ross, 101b.
Liverpool
Tokelama Mazatland,
and
Or
southe
estro Non-starters at this Mesting thenos to London, excluded. Entrance $10. Becond aptch by mail steamer, will be provided Pony to receive hall of the Entratice for those who desire to return home by Money. One müe
routa of who may be pressed for time, thus 5-Tan KERCHONO OJF, valuo pre- end of April, 1882, having meanwhile inads enabling them to reach England about the Bented, for China, Manila and Japan the biroul of the world in six 810. From the Black Roels twice their disposal may proceed with the Panics Weight for inches Entrance Those again who have more leisure tanie
months round and in
on her voyage down the fouth American
6. THE STAND PLATE-Sweepstakes of 80 Coast tough the Straits of Magellan, and each, with $100 sadad for all bond fides homewards by the Falkland Islands, Griffins at date of entry. Weight for Monte Video, etc,, arriving at Southampton inches. Previous Winners at this in about nine months, that is about the end Meeting Fibe, extra. Penaltion ac of July, 1882,