*
--
No. 6736.-Pevnuary 27, 1885]
The course was hardly so heavy to-day a4, it was yesterday, bu qvers holes the ponies wore unable to cover the distancus in
Dren fair times.
Daring the three days of the races ardier has boou admirably kept both on the road to and at the Conteo by the Polise, under Chief Inspector Botspool.
THE CHINA MAIL.
before the foot of the hill was gained Dunkeld, who drew close up to Conqueror's he had given way to Warrior, despite hend. The lattor, bowoyar, beld his own the sharp whipping which he received He had next to give way to Finavon, and Merry Monk also began to crawl up on him; futz by this time had fallon to the roar. At the optrance to the Straight, Warrior, Finaton, Major and Merry Monk
The arrangements for the races this year were all well together, and a magnificent were very complete, und wo aver remem- struggle took place between these four all ber seeing them started so punctually or so the way home. By grand riding Sampson well. The Weighorn, the Starters, the and Dunaan brought Migier and Ms vy Monk pant Minaton, and clore up to Judges, and the ubiquitous Clerk of th Course have all discharged their duties
Warrior, who towards the finish had to with care and impartiality, and the mau do all he could to top his position. The ner in which these have been executed ha finish was most exciting. Twenty yards from given general satisfaction. The names of homo Finagon came away with a tremendous the gentleizen' who ofEciated in the capacizush, and in the opinion of most people pass Hod the Judge's box before Warrior. The ties named are:-Weighers, Mesars Hoppius, and C. P. Chater: Stars, M decision of the Judge, however, was in lavour· John Grant and Major Bamiiton: Judges of Warrior, who was declared the winner by
Mesars A, Coron and W. R. Forbes, and Clerk of the Course, Mr H. J. H. Tripp.
The following in the programma for to- morrow, the off day-The first saddling bell will be rung at 2 p.m., the first race being started at 2,30,
"
1.-CHAMPION Maroo's Race, 3.-BACK STAKES, 3-MATOR beturen the STARYKKY ONÅ
CLEAR OF COURSE.
4- VANITE FALE'. Cur.--For heater)
sul ription, griffens.
Three quarters of a mile.
Distance
6. FEN' OUP.-For all beaten ponies. 6.-RACE-For all beaten Majoos. The Band of the Buffs, under Band Ser. geant Kelly, again enlivened the proceed- inga by playing the following selection of sousko, with taste and expression -
March.....Comic Songs,' ................. Ackerman. Overture... Le Lac des Fess,....... Auber.
Quadrille.. Fest,...... ........... Fryst. Selection... Madame L'Archiduc... Leche Valo....... Les Sirènes,....... Waldteufel, Mazurka... Love's Grooting,'. ...Faust. Gavotte.... Stephanie,' ..........Czibulka Galop....... Bar) of Chester,'...............Kreay). The following are the descriptions und results of to-day's events:--
1. THE FAREWELL OCT,-presented by Mre John Swire,for Subscription Griffins ouly. Bateauce $5. Entrance money to go to second Pony, Weight
for inches. Previous winners, 7 lbs. DKITA. Ona milo.
Majǝr Cochrane's Vanity Fair (Hutch-
a short neck; Kinazon second. Merry
Monk and Majer were a dead heat for third place. Time, 2m. 4aec.
4.
THE NAVY Cer-presented by Officers uf H, M. Flout,for all China, Manila and Japan Ponics. Weight for inches. Previous Winners at this Meeting of ony Race, & lbs. sztra; of the Racus,
lbs. Races. I lbs. extra. at this Meeting excluded. Entrance 310. Second Pony to receive half of the Entrated tooney. One mile. Major Bagstock's Grates (Hutchings)
a landed a winner by a short head, Fun being second, and Dunkeld a good third. Time, min. 35jsce. Quite an ovation was given to the porator owner and rider of Conqueror, when he came to the weighing room.
it would be found that this amount would "2
machinery and men at their disposal, work the mine on that system.
Mr Judd asked if any further capital would be required to work the mine on this system.
|
The Chairman said if they could registor. in Hongkong under the present deed 'of settlement the advantages would be ab- VIONS. Mr. Wotton had been of opitiou hofore that they could ; but this had turned out to be incorrect.
days, end, I think, it may be taken a rend. though the stratum first struck was thin Tho only item in the accounts which, I por, yat there was every appearance of an improvement in the excavations think, require special tention is that of which were beag de further out in the 82,900 fine charged the builder for failure valley, and the Board was assured that only
The Chairman said no further capital to carry out the work in the contract time, time was required for the satisfactory dere
lopment of the mine.
The wirices which would be required for the purpose the misa A. Wainewright said it was incorrect. The amount is the equivalent of 145 days followed somed to warrant a belief in this and machinery were anificient. The idea according to the Attorney General, but he at $20, and the charge is made under the rovement; the stratura was as the was to got as many tributors as possible to Mr. Wainewright) was waiting for another Manger had said, becoming thicker and work round one centro, so thone set of opinion, which might be diferent. Thoro terms of the contract. It is possible the more regular, and a continuance of the pumping machines, etc., coil be applied to was ao doubt, however, that the formation THE CONSOLATION STAKES,- for all to decfimas to aasent, but the General quempitied) was advised, not only by theualy to keep the mine drained, to watch the in Hongkong as in London.
figures may have to be altered as the working (thus stoppage of which had been drain several late; on the Company had of a new sciupany could take placu na wall baaten China, Manila and Japan
Manager, but by others who had visited working, and to see that they got the 20 Posice at this Mouting. Weight for Managers do not anticipate having to do rapau. Advices on the first practical re- per cent of the tin guaranteed to them to wors had nothing to show whether it wanki The Chairinan said at presont tho. Dirco- inches. Entranco 86, with $100
be more advantageous to register the Com added. Second Pony to receive $50., as the time has been computed with sulis wore received in the middle of July, soc, in fact, that they were not defrauded.
when 50 pieuls of Tin were sent to Pouang, The shuroholders would see that in the 6th pany in Hongkong or in London. Person- grout fairness to the contractor, araplo al- the Board being at the same time informed condition prepsud by Mr Haughton thereally he thought that Hongkong would moet Seven furlonge. Mr. St. Vincent's Iris (Sampson) 11st. lowance being made for extra and that the mine was improving, several struta was a very inportant stipulation-and one likely prove more advantagesun; but tho
lit....1 Mr Jay's Schuts (Dunn) 11st. ib. 2 should he be so ill-advised na to go to law, being uncovered, varying from 6 inches to which they were not certain that they could Directors wished the inatter left open,
6 feet in thickness. Mr F. S. Gordon's Shamrock (Pond) 10st.
Between the middle get to the full extent. The condition rund that they could adopt whichever plan proved of 131b....3
nut Tapay the company, what it has lost in and the middle of, August, 193 as follows :-(6) The tributors to pay, or to be the more advantageon,
pients of tin wore produced, anot unsatis give the company 20 per cent of the tim Mr. Latham pointed out that in any, cree Mesara Kerfoot and Mouat's Nutmeg
wages actually paid doring this period. factory result, considering the failure to after smelting, provided that 20 per cent, is the re-formation of the Company for the (Hatchings) 11st. lib....0
strike the
the stratum in the frat ozcavation, of a minianum monthly value of $350. In Mr F. S. Gurdon's P'tavan (Ituttonjec)
I have nothing to add to the report. The Manager constantly repeated his as the event of the 20 pur cent. not amounting carried by a resolution of a majority of urpose of registration would have to be 11at b. Everything is working amoothly at the murasers that the mino only required time in value to $350, then the tributer to pay two-thirds of the shareholders. It would Factory, and the General Managers hope for development, and promised larger re-or give the company auch further percentage therefore have to be brought hefore tho Mr John Pool's Torpedo (Dunnau) 10st.
Glbs....0
tarna as the work wonton. No improvement as is required to take up the value of $350) shareholdere again before it was finally The start was not a very good ous, Iris ahortly to see it working up to its full capa was, however, shown by the work of August Mr Haughton had suggested-and it was carried out. being considerably behind the others when city. The Superintendent (Mr Scudder) and September, and at the end of the latter perfectly new idea-chat if the 20
The Chairman said Be Directors would did not amount to 8850, the tributors should refer Hongkong, but they did not want the Dag fell. Schutz and Nutmeg got away reports that the untrained native work-onth, the Board determined to obtain the
opinion of a first class mining engineer make the amount up to that. There was: be tied down to it if it were found undusies best and kept the lead until the Black Rock men are learning the routing of the ma- upon the tin deposits and the prospects of genot doul of discussion going on between able. There was, for instance, the
chines with great quickness and facility. I the Company generally
qucation was reached, when Iris drew up and took hope that it our next meeting we shall the engagentent of Mr Haughton, who ther they would agree to that; but Mr Company were registered in Hongkong,
this resulted in Mr Haughton and the Chineso se to whe- of a
a possible conflot of jurisdiction if the. scound place, schits still loading, Shamrock have a working account, showing good re-report upon the Block at Papua, uad the Haughton considered that
Mr. Wainewright said there was nothing. if they got being next after fris Going down the move that the report and accounts, is pre- hands of the shareholders
salts, to lay hefore you. I now beg two Blocks at Chandariong, is now in the a rainimum of 2260 guaranteed it would be whatever in that. If the Directors wera The report a good thing. It would be a good thing to going to frighten them with that ejection, situated at Sanma, have a minimum an guaranteed, because he should pres his amendment; but if they has not yet been Haughton, instructions were sent to the date as that of the engagement of Air. outcome would be, at the lowest point. Hongkong, he would withdraw it.
Bir Wainewright asked what were tho Manager at Pagan so enter into no new present monthly working exponaes not absolutely necessary, and to reduce ex- excavating contracts, to pay off all labor mino. penses in every possible manner until Mr Houghton lud given his spinion.
even if
per cent.
extra; and of three or more | Straight Iris succeeded in getting before Bonter, be adopted and passed; but before upon the fourth aired, At the same it would enable them to calculate what the distinctly stated that they were in favour of
Non-starterz
Mr Buxoy's Belgravia (Pond) 11st, 1{}ba....2 Mr St. Vincent's Trinkph (Sampson) 11st. Mr Jay's Schutz (Ruttonjos) 11st. 1lb.....
9lbs....3 Mr Baxay's 7. J. (Dunn) 11st. Blb. Mr John Peel's Bardeman (Diannao) 1st.
Schutz and passed the post a length in front of him. Shamrock was a good third. Time,
Amin. 4500.
show vũry much.
doing so, 3 shall be glad to answer any aire to put. Of course, wo have been questions which the shareholders may de working such a sort time that we cannot 11st. 2lba...1.-THE NIL DESPERANDUM STAKES,-[OT Mr Weedin seconded the Chairman's
all beaten Subscription Griffins. Co-proposal, which was carried ananimously.
The Hon. F. D. Sassoon proposed, Mr trance 85, with $100 added for the first Pony, and $50 for the second Pony. Foss seconded, and it was agreed that the Mr F. S. Gordon's Kilwinning (Bampson) Weight for inches. Half-a-mile
Consulting Committou be re-slested.
Lust, be... Mr Nuptune's Belladonna (Hutchings)
11st. 118....2 Mr John Peel's At Last (Duman) 10al.
gibs... Mc Grammont's Discard (Ruttonjec) 10at.
12lbs....0
11/by....0 Mr Buxey declared to win with the best of his two.
At the second attempt a splendid start was effected. Before the frat hundred
by Air Vancher, Masara G. S. Coxon and 7. Arnold were re-elected Auditors.
The Chairman:-Gentlemen, I have to thank you for your attendance, I hope we shall have a good account to lay before you Mr Coughtrie proposed a vote of thanks
at our next nicoting,
yards had been covered Schutz and Triumph Mr Buxey's Teddy (Dana) 11st 10 to the General Managers and the Chair obtained a slight lead and retained it until | Mr Buzey's Fice Cents (Pond) 10s, 12b...0.
Mr Darid Sassoou's Satellite (Augier)
cue to the Black Rock, when Belgrania, who had been running third, como to the front, but only kept his load for a very short distanco. Graziese puddenly. came through with a rush, and passed both Triumph and Belgravia, Schutz having by this time dropped behind. Down the
11st. 4....0
Mr Jay's Schutz (Drude) J'st. lib.........0 | fajor Cochran's The Pinkhon (Gigdes)
10st. Dis....0 This event brought out the largest field of the recting, nine ponios coming to the pest, two of whom, lielladonna and Teddy,
able difficulty was experienced in getting
From Mr Haughton's report upon Chan
of the
The Chairman-Other things being equal, wo certainly aro..
Mr. Wainewright-If the Directors are The Secretary aid that they had not got distinctly of opinion that is would be desir- got up a cluar munth's accounts ut the re-able, if practicable, to register in long- Anced seals; but it was understood that the kang, I will withdraw my maden expenses would be $1,000 a month. That The Chairman, after consulting with the other Directors present, said they were for that opinion
On the motion of Mr Caughtris, seconded, it will be soon that he lays great includodeverything-theexpenses in hang
atress upon the value of the company's pro-hai as well as in the Straits. party there, and strongly advises an imme- Mir Want wished for an explanation with Mr. Francis Bai thero wawone point.” ka Bate settlement of boundaries, and a regard to the item of Concussion Purchases, should like some information uprin. It was commencement of work. The Directors Tis. 20,328.59. he saw that last your this with reference to how the Company was to have thought that this can best be arrived stood at Tls. 13,216. He wished to know be managed. They knew with regard to at by personal communication with the how the amount was made up.
the North China Insurance Company that Government, and have therefore authorised
The Chair
Chairman said that since the last the
Lagement was entirely carried on in Mr Haughton to take the matter in hand Annual Meeting further shares had been Shanghai; but he wished to know how this and settle it for the best interests of the issued, to the full number under the Deed would be if the Company were registered in This conting ta of Sotilement. This made the amount up Hongkong. He thought the shareholders company; cobeyed and he will to what was in the accounts. Shanghai has been
woukl be very sorry to have the not be present at the moosing on the 20th Mr Ward asked if anything had been not carried on elsewhere. If by nginte- The General Managers beg to lay before instant. As soon as Mr Haughton arrives, done in the way of writing of depreciationing in London tray come kup
plant this year.
here, and by management.
Registering the shareholders the annexed statement of specia! general meeting will be called, of
the shareholders will be able, after The Chairtaan said, No-there was prac-Hongkong they could not, Re thought they cut of the Congang made up to 3d taking his views, to decide upon the future tielly nothing to write off. The mathamery ought to register in London. Junday 1285.
was in perfect The building of the factory, which ac-
Dir. Wainewright, on behalf of the long- kong shareholders, whom he represented; The accounts of the Company will be very little et crur, and there had book cording to the contract with the builder found at the end of this report. They
The report and acecunts, as presented, said they had not the slightest wish Lo alter month of July, was, owing to protracteding delays on the part of the contractors, noting tin unoold] of some $45,000; from this re-elected u. Director, and Mr R. 31. Camp
The meeting then adjourned.
The following is the Report:
when
working of the Company.
wear or use.
it
inga) lat. 1h....1 Straight a no race ensued between the started with 3lbs. extra weight. Consider should have been completed early in the show an amount of cash remaining tinclud-ware then passed, Mr B. Q. Arbuthnot was the place of tusingement, He believed Mr Burey's Five Cents Donn) 1'st three leading ponies, Grazios winsing by goin off, one or two of the ponies being Enished till December. In addition to this amount, however, has to be deducted the boil was elected Auditer for the coming could have the Board of Mannge:ent
some time was necessarily copied in start-ups at the mite for January, an se-year, ut a fixed remuneration of Tiz. 100,
coint of which has not yet been received. The Chairmen proposed That this The Chairman believed tive workmen how to nascend to gut mutilen the contradation of the Manager, Utuites hability,
various
Mr Jay's Schmutz (Dunian) lat. 116......3 Mir Sassoon's Pilgrim (Pond, 11st. Ib.....0 Four ponies come to the post, Vanity Fair being a warm favourite though peta- lized 7lbs., and the eront justified the can- fidence placed in hita. All the ponies got away well together but very soon paired off, Five Cents and Fanity Fair drawing away from the other two. Going up the hill the two loading ponies increased their lead to five or six longtha. Just beyond the Black Rook Pilgrim was pulled up by Fond, and
half a length; Belanesia buishing about a length ahead of Triumph. Tine 2,
2/ACC.
5-TUR KABOBOND CUP,presunto,for China, Manila and Japan Ponies. Weight for inchos. Entrance $10,
From the Black Rock twice round
and in.
1lb....1
particularly troublesome,
after three trise, a start was officted it was anything but a good one; Discurd and an- other gotting several longtha advantage, while Belkadoana was almost pulled up short by Hutchings, who evidently thought
tous.
may
here the Company were registered in Bengkong
too; but still What last, ing the machinery and in toaching the na-There is at itame in the accounts Los meuting is of ofunion that it is highly dit was 20t proved, and he thought that of this launch, | sirable to the Company as one of what Mr Francis had mentioned was an
without delay, an additional reason for keeping it เปป the b
beginning of the present your that the
open to tako factory may be said to have really com- Company and was consequently disposed steps thay
provod sukces for the purposes of the authorizes the Directors
all not tying theurselves down to Hongkong. deem necessary; + Mr Thucbarn suggested that representa- menged making rope, and there is thereof. The quantity of tiu produced, so to carry out this object. He said thus tions should be made to the flongkong hureholders on this common presepresented By Pin. Aconent, is about 50 present would perhaps remember that at Government for the purpose of inducing
occasion.
the Grst anaval meeting the Directors, in then to alter the Ordinances so that Co- it was another false start. In spite of The General Managers however have At the Special General Meeting of Share- Mr John Pool's Co queror (Dunman) 11st. this disadvantage, however, by the time much pleasure is stating that the Company holders held on the 16th January of this sound Anual meeting to bring forward a kong without diftigalty.
their reports,
suid that they hoped at the panies in Shanghai would regaster in Hong appears to
to have every prospect of a success- Major Bagstock'a Whitechapel (Hutobings)
the Village was reached Belladonna had ful future before it. They have secured year, a resolution was brought forward resolution for the purpose of registering tho
The Chairman thought it would be in- 1st. 4us.... come through the ruck and was on oven torms the services of a first-class rupa-maker from a shareholders in the gusation Gmpany as a limited company. This was possible for them to bring forward sy Conquerer was in high favour in the bet with the leader Kilwinning. Coming down America to superintend the business of the of existing the Copy; at lingkong the second annual Lessing, and the Dirt-reason which would induce the Hongkong
fitaited Schmutz soon after pulled close up to Fiveting, and long odds were taken against him. the Straight there was a very close race bra given genstal satisfaction, being the Attorney General opinion in trong. in tita meantime a spetiel messing had been would gain would be a few fees. He refe
Company. Since then the tore now brought forward the resolution Government to a tar their laws for the factory the quality of
of the rope turned out Directors have obtained an opinion from which they had always intended to bring befit of residents of Shanghai, sile regati. forward. They would also remember that ing that the only advantage which they Gents, this position being hold to the end. The raco needs little description. The two tween the two named the other ponies bonounced by competent judges equal to the ing the his opinion is to the effect that held at the Isquest of ourtain ahureholders red to the strenuous efforts which had been
of registration Vanity Fair won easily by half a length.ponies ran together for the whole first ing in: a cluster two or three lengths best ever seen on this "arket, while the kong, and Time, 2.30.
round, and then Conqueror took the lead behind. To spectators on the stand it with that of the horse article. The work of The Directors, however, have their atten- taken which was insuficient for the pur-pany for upwards of ten years to indues
cost of production compares vory favorably, it cannot be done in the tranner proposed. for the same purpose, and that a vote was made by the North-China Insurance Com 2. THE CHALLEnes Cue, vales 100 gui-
until the Grand Stand was passed a second peared that Belledonna had the best of it, the factory is now proceeding steadily, and tion still directed to the question, ati will poso the shareholders had in slow, an that the Evans Government in exuertt Tr:6 ness,for China Fonics. To be won time, when Whitechapel was cloverly steered but Kfturinning succeeded in winning by sinue to increase as the Chinose hands learn them to take all auch steps as they may opecial meeting he (Me
of machines in ase will con- at the meeting ask abarebeiders to authorise it practically came to nothing. At
At that
Companies Act to two years emsecutively by a Pony or
about half a head No third was placed, to rasnags them. When the machines are deem necessary for the purpose of placing that the Hoard had written to Hongkong to their ultimate failure; contending that this
Drummond) stated of
of companies being
cing registered here, and to Ponies the bond fide Property of the same Owner. Weight for inches. En-
furlongs led the way. Conquefur soon re- as it was impossible to say which was best all going, and local demands have been the Company on the footing of a company obtain the opinion of the Attorney General Campany would be no mora Tikuly to mite- trance (forced) 35. First Pony to regained his leadership, however, kept it at all of two or three which passed the post to fidant from enquiries they have made that
fully met, the General Managers feel unwith liability limited by shares.
as to whether the Company ould be re-
cood
with the Hongkong Government than ceive 10 per cent; Second, 20 per the way, and came in first in a common gether. Time, 1 min. 7 seu.
In accordance with the terms of the gistered in Hongkong, as they had been the North-Chika Insurance pant; and Third, 10 per cont of En-
the surplus can be exported and disposed Deed of Settlement, Mr E. O. Arbuthnot informed by Mr.
Company had on other markete,
Wotton, solicitor of with the Home Government. trance money. One-mile-and-three-ster in 5m. 423s.
profitably
retires in rotation from the direction, but Hongkong, that it could En registered an. The amendment having been within IE, Consulting Committee.- Mr D Gillies is eligible for re-election:
der the present c
deed of settlement without the reaslution was carried hy a large ma joined the Committee soon after the furms- Mr R. M. Campbell resigns the post of any winding ap or liquidation. If that jurity. tion of the Company. Mr M. E. Bassoon
The meeting terminated with a voto of
quarters.
into the insido position and for a couple of
Mr Buxey's Belgravia (Pond) 11st. 4lbs...16-Tus GARRISON CPP,-pressated by the Mr Ten Broeck's Wild Jack (Hutchings)
11st. 4lbs....2
Mr St. Vincent's Herschel (Sampson).
103. 19lbs....3 Mr St. Vincent's Ambassador ((riedas)
11. 4lbs....0 Mr John Peel's Knight Templar (Coxon)
11st, diba... Mr John Peel's Torpedo (Danina) 10st.
6lba...
Mr Jay's Trulz (Duun) 11st. 1lb.. ..0
Officers of the Gartian,for all bund fide Griffine at data of entry. Weight for inches. Previous Winners at this Meeting be extra. Penalties ao- cumulative. Entrance 8:0
Sub- scription Griffins ullowed 7 7lbs. From two mile-post unce round and in.
St. Vincent's Emperor (Sampson)
ilet. llb....1 Mr Ten Brouck's Wild Jest (Hutchings)
11at. 4lbs...
Mr
Canton.
(From our Correspondent)
be
Feb. 25th, 1880. The report of the capture of Langon created some amount of sensation in official circles hero. An inspection of the forces and defences of the river was ordered for Chincau New Year's day, most unusual procedure. A number of torpedoes have
the
of
·
has resigned in consequence of leaving theditur, na required by the Doed of Settle- could have been done it would have been thanks to the Chairman,, moved by Air
Colony, and his place has been taken by Mr E. E. Sanoon. In accordance with Section VIII of the Articles of Association Mesara C. D. Bottomley, D. Gillies and E. E. Sassoon retire, but offer themselves for
election.
ment, but offers himself for re-election.
W. V. DAVROND, Chairman. Shanghai, 17th February, 1885.
very inexpensive, and it would have been
meet desirable to carry it out; but the Francis and seconded by Mr Wainewright. Directors folt that they were bound to op-N-C. D. News,
pass the motion, as they had not received
Ts
it.
Liabilities Aso Asares to sath Feliranzy, 1885.
II Auditors-The Accounts have been aue Capital 5,600 Shuren at $50! which are
allotted: dited by Messra T. Arnold and G. S. Coxon 4,977 Shares at $í a ex. 72.90. who were appointed by the Consulting Committoe, and are recominended for elec
This event brought out a hold of seven Mr Busey's T. J. (Dunn) 11st. 121ba.....0 | been laid down in addition to those already tion.
competitors, amongst whom Herschel and Belgravia were the favourites. A capital. start was effected, Herschel getting away
This race was supposed to be between laid. Fur aume months torpedoes have
T. J. and Wild Jest, but the lame outsider been laid in the West River to prevent the Emperor sailed inte firat place without hav- French coming everland and down that
Balance Sheet to 3rd January, 1885.....
$150,000.00
Cantel
IALITIES.
£2,605,50
Butruớn due to Grenaal Managkawalan kak 4,607.57
3517,602.07
TL. 181.17.1.94
The 21,099.01 2.60
the Attorney General's opinion. Since then they had received his opinion; and bo dresd just two lines of (Afr Drummond) would i
It was a very carefully considered opi- 161,174.94ion, and the Attorney General said, The auswers are subject to the question whether or not this Company is capable of being registered in this Colony or not. It appeata to me that it is not. That opinion was most clear and distinet; it therefore
and it Furniture at flai, Fener, Tapan, de 21 appeared to the Directors that the postin
250 they took
up in refusing to to the resolution proposed at that speci- meeting until they knew on the best authority what the law was, was
By Carbon Current account
Cash at pencies
Tinio stack, 157 pirulse
Plant Accunt...........
Concession Purchase semalam setia Suspense Accoust
2,048.20
*Sumtus' lin
Advante on Üre..
25,318.00
0.58
Balance of Working Acecont so blat March
164.......
........ $9,40,41 Balanes of Werking Armount to 14th Feb..
1885...........
67,158.07 Tis. 161,174.04
ary, lase, ćuwň and fixed in tactOTY........ 2065,360,20
$159,108.68
Werzisa Acover in 14th February, 1865.
Dr.
To Tin Account.
Interest Accourt.. Exchange Account
Tis. 13,948.05
AMETE
Cost of boiler, cugin, and special machi
with a alight load, but he was soon displaced to put forth an obat. Emperor got viver to Canton, Every preparation has Sundry Crediter
the beat of the start, and when the ponies been, or is being mado to give them a by Wild Jack, with Torpedo well up. Passing the Stand the first time Torpedo galloped past the post was a clear fongth warm reception. Officials of the Intellig had taken first place. At the Black Rock and a half from the second pony, Wed Jest ona Department run down to Hongkong Wild Jack again took the lead, and Herschel Immediately after passing the Stand, Am-to enquire into the movements of the Cost of site and factory buildings... 67,788.46 had taken second place. Passing the Standar materially increased the distanes French. A strict scrutiny is kept of the the second time Herschel and Wild Jack between himself and Wild Fest, who was mon engaged on the defences. Several of wara still leading, the rest being in a cluaterly beaten by 75. oru the slone was them are suspected of being apice for the regobed. This order was maintained all
The other day two root, were arrested for
Frunch.
Less-Tino charged builder forfail-
to zaplete buildings by contraei duze (in suspent:).... 1,000
Interet:
1,951.15 184.8
154,957.43 1366.
120.00
Cast of Bose plant, too,....
Expenses reformation of Company -
about swe lengtha, behind, with the see the way to the village, Emperor all the time tion of Knight Templar, who was 珑 dozen lengths behind the rest. The same positrawing away from the other, two, and supplying stores to the French. It is said Baraboo pier tion was retained until passing the Blackally, coming in any number of lengths Rock for the last time, when Belgravia took ahead of the second pany. Time, 2.
tha lezd after passing Wild Jack and Ber- schat. Coming down the Straight for the last time Belgravia increased lis lead ap parently without any difficulty and won essily by several lengths, Herschel and Wild Jack had a splendid race for second place, the latter eventually beating the skewbald by a short neck), Time, dm'o, 178so.
50s.
they supplied the Army in Tonquin, but how that could be done from Canton seems rather difficult. However, such is the 7-THE CHAMPION SIKEA Forcadarge. One e a Fears Catholic. It Entry for all China, Manila and Japan requires do prophetic power to predict the Ponies, winners at this Meeting: up. fate of these men, with such a charge
Winners of against them.
tional to beatan Pension. Weight for inches. Entrance $20.
two Races, $30; of three or more Races, $t, with $100 added. One mile-and-a-half
Mr John Peel'a Conqueror (Bell-Irving)
The Governor of Kisung Si, So Un Chin, is said to be dead. Whether he was killed
at the attack of Langion or committed
Promotion money per Article of Association. stock of rupe, humpul, ital. éc
Fire premium prúd out 1854. bundry Debord..... Petty Cash at futury.....
1,453 81
6,000.00
1,109.71
12,529.28
1,257,51
25,00
$177,502.07
We have compared the above statement with the bocks and vouchers of the Compa- ny, and have found the sathe in accordance therewith,
TUOS. ARNOLD G. S. COXON
Auditors.
C
By General Charges Account.
Balaries Amst.
-
groe
SUPREME COURT IN SUMMARY JURISDICTION. Bojore the Hon. J. Russell, l'uine-Frige.)
Friday, Feb. 27.
Sty Ka Mov SAI URUK TIXO, 8013.25. In this case the plaintiff, who carries un business as a merchant in Hongkong under the name of Hop Hing Sung, claimed pay- of the above sau, being the value of a case by the defendant, a tobanes denler, of general merchandize left by with the defendant to be taken care of by the plaintiff
ment
to
sound
positiou to take up. They, however, thought that it was most desirable that the him, pending the departure of a certain
steamer for Manila, t which Company should be registered as a luited plaintiff intanded
ich port the company if possible, and as soon as possible. daye after the care had been left with ship the case. a fer The fact that there were two companies in defendant be sent word to the plaintif that Shanghai at auy rate the North China fe 77634 Insurance Company and the Yangtze In the case had been stolen from his warhorse.
surence Company-which had been wound by a thief who had obtained entranen b up and reconstituted in England as limited means of a fales key. The plaintiff having companies,
nies, showed clearly that it conld enquired into the matter, was led to
the truth of this statement by the defen be done in England; but there was notdant, and accordingly commenced proceed. a single
instance in which a Shanghai 12,10 Company had been registered
1,978.00 $7,108.07
Tis. 72,653.72
Tle.
6,591.75
10,720.81
„, Directors' and Auditor's Reen, lees manafor
fece collected...... Warks and Buildings, patte
Telok Anson.......101.37 "Selma Finch meant..... ** Lonu on mala of Laumeh.............
1,495.00
Anileyi and found coerset,
E. 3. CAMPELL
Flaaghal, 171: Fobazary 1636,
C. J. DRON, M
Bertiny.
arrive in
go upon.
WH
Ld.
suicide on buing defeated is not yet know. PERAK TIN MINING AND SMELTING | But as there was a question ponding with did not bind them down to Hongkong, but
-doubt.
ings to recover back from bine the case of
ment was reserved.
Today His Lordship delivered judgment for the plaintif, with costs, holding that it had not been satisfactorily proved to him that the case had been stoleu, or that tho defendant had not been culpably careless in his custody of it.
Mr Mossop appeared for the plaintiff,, and Mr D. Caldwell for the defendant
in Hong kong. They had therefore no precedent tude or its value. The cass came on for
bearing on the 17th instant, and after evid There
however, very littl doubt that the Company could be registered age on both sides had been taken, judg in Bongkong by vesna of ting wound up Tla. 7,530.72 and reforme, just as easily as in London
but that was an expensive method, and the question was whether there was any Auditoryautage to be gained by doing it in Hong kong over doing it in London, and whether it w was desirable to do it at all.. The Directors The Chairman, in opening the meeting, thought it advisable to find out what could said it had been expected that Mr Haughtonbe done, and in which place it was mist 11st. lib.I
would
cavenient to register. The resolution Shanghai by the last mail; Mr Buxey's Fun (Pond) 11st.. 7lbs...2 Five thousand Chinese are said to have 3. THE LADIES Purse, for all China, Mr Ten Beck's Dunkeld (Hutchings) been killed at Langson.
regard to the boundaries of the blocks at simply empowered the directors to obtain Manila and Japan Ponies, to be
11a. 7lbs....3
The second annual general meeting of Chanduring, which land Mr Haughton con- the advantages of limited liability in the handicapped by Stewards. Entrares Mr Ten Broeck's Wild Jack (Raitonjes)
[The number of Chinese killed and shareholders in this Company was hold sidered to be very rich, it was thou.ht de cheapest and meat speedy manner 25. Soven farloage.
11s 10...
wounded at Langson has been stated, un affices in Nanking Bond. Mr W. V. Drum settle the boundaries with the Resident of on the 20th February at the Company's sirable to get him to stay in the Straits and Mr Samoon's Warrior (Duun) 19st. Mr St. Vincent's Triumph (Angier) 11st.
good authority, to be no less than 10,000.-mond, Chairman, presided, and there were Perak before coming to Shanghai The 12lbs...1
4lbs....0 Mr F. S. Gordon's Finaven (Buttonjeo) Major Cochrane's Vanity Fair (Dunn)
Who, C. M.]
also present Mesars E. 0. Arbuthnot and directors had therefore telegraphed
to him G. H. Wheeler (Directors), R. E. Waine to stay there to effect this, and had-sent just, 3lbs...
Tilbe....0 Mr St. Vincent's Major (Sampson) 10st.
Mr St. Vincent's Herschel (Sampson)
wright, IL. M. templu, W. Judd, L. Pila, him full powers to enable him to do it, 4lbe...8
THE HONGKONG ROPE MANUFACT: Latium, W. J. Clarks, R. Francis, A. Tiria would delay. Mr Haughton 108t. 12lbe....0
little Mr John Pool's Merry Monk (Dauman)
Mr John Peel's Banderan (Dona)
Liu, W. O. Ward, A. Thorburn, O. D. longer down there; but as soon as the
H. A Ritchie, H. H. Josuph, and directors knew that he was likely to cum 1lat, 4lbs....3
The first ordinary general meeting of the
would give notice of a special meeting at
11st. 4lbs...0
TURING COMPANY, LIMITED.
0. 'J.
COMPANY....
Quotations.
Hosukone, February 27.
Hr. Arbuthnot seconded the resulation OPIUM-New Patna, cash, 622
Mr. Wainewright mort an amendinent to insert after the word Company in the resolution, the words if possible in Bongkong."
tong." He said if the Company had freritable, it was which peared to be
it was talerably the registration could be effected very Hongkong that in England. The amend Intel more rapidly and advantageously in
This race is always locked upon as one shareholders of the above company was 2.99 Dudgeon (Secretary), representing to Shenghai, te, which he would be pre ant did not tie the director dowa to
sharea and 801 votes.
REPORT.
"
"
رو
Old
cab 005 New Benares, cash.... 605 Old
cash,... 605 Now Malwa, credit, 510. Allowance, Taals...... 32/40. Old Malwa, oredik... 550 Allowance. Taelé 32/40 Persian, Oily 520/30 Allowance, Taela...... 16 Persian, Paper Wed.... 636/48 Allowance, Taela...... 16
Temperature.
The report and recounts for the year seat. The Chairman expressed his willing. Hongkong; it said that if posible the ness to answer any questions which shara Company should be registered in Hong-
konz holders might desire to put to him before. he mo
moved the adoption of the report and
Mr. Lomarchand seconded the amend. (Tales at Mesars Paltoner & Cor's Premises accounta
ment
Queen's Road.) Bir Judd asked for information as ta
The Chairman took it that thers was yery
HONGKONG, February 27, mine at Papan on the Tributo Systems. the terms of the contracts for working the little doubt that rugistration in Hougkeng BanoMETES—
was possible, just as it was possible in Do. The Chairman said the main features of London. The question was whether it was
Mr Jay's Mate (Droda) 10st. lbs......
After two tries the panics were sent away of the most interesting events of the meet held at the offices of the General Managers 1884 were presented, as follows: to a moderately good start, Mute having ing and to-day provod ne exception to the (Mesars Russell & Oct) at eleven o'clock slightly the worst of it." Major at onceale. The second best field of the meeting was this forenoou. Those present were Measta
The Directors beg to make the following stepped into first place, and before the brought out, and after one false start the W, H. Forbes (Chairman); C. D. Bottom-report of the Company since the Annual Bridge was reached he was three good ponies all got away well together. Passing ley; D. Gillies; and E. E. Sassoon (Con- Meeting held in April last year, lengths ahead of the rack, at the head of the stand the first tins Conqueror was aulting Committee); the Hon. F. D. Sas were, from the Manager's reports, expected Practical results from the Papan Mine which was Warrior. On the road up the leading by a length or so, with Triumph in soon; Mosers E. L. Waudio, L. Downes, absence of any output of tin, telegrams bill the ponies formed into a regular pro- second place and the rest together. Going Coughtrie; A. E. Vaucher; L. | cassion, Major leading, Warrior second," up the bill Herschel went into scouizd place, and R. Showan (Becretary). Finaven third, Mula fourth, Merzy Menk with Wild Jack close behind him. Conqueror The notice calling the mesting was read bringing up the rear. At the Rock, led all the way round and appeared to be by the Secretary, when, Major began to lose the commanding lead going easily. From the village to the post The Chairman said-The report, Gen- which up to that time he had held, and there was a grand struggle between Fun and tlemen, has been in your hands for several
Du.
the Tribute Byztet, az propcand by Mr. Haurs desirable to register is Hongkong THERMOMETER- 4.Me
were sent from Shanghai in May, anxiously Haughton, would be in Appendix than in London; and the amendment tied enquiring the reason of the delay, with the U of Mr. Hanghton's mport; but at present them down to register in Hongkong evon result that, on flet May, an answer was re- they had no specific information as to whe: if it were found more desirable to register spired informing the Board that the first ther they would be able to get exactly those at huine, that excavation had not sirack the main stratum. terms. The matter was being worked out Mr. Wainewright thought the adren The alarm which this occasioned was some by Mr Haughton, and they intended to get tage of registration in Hongkong over what alleyed by the Manager's advices that, as many contracts as they could, with the Intion were obvious,
92
1 P.M....
301207 30.150
M...
Do.
1P.B...
50
De
4
P.M.
Do
(Was halb) 9.
82 1 PM 53
Da
Do
Da. Maxitapta
4 P.M.
Do Minimum over night.