a lumpy stone, only rose out, and if cut to proper shaped brilliant it would probably not weigh more than 140 carate.
No. 7079-APRIL 8, 1886.]
COMMUNICATION wore ressived at Ply. mouth month ago, from Vancouver's Island, reporting the existence of a very bad feeling among the men of H. M.'s Ir appears that there are a couple of carmen sloop Felican, Commander Hope, now in the United States anxious to share the on the Pacific station at Vancouver. There
off late of Captain Webb':~ have been forty desertions, and some off. late cers have narrowly escaped serious injuries at the hands of the crew.-Madras Mail.
Mn J. O. Edmond, proprietor of Womb well's menagerie, sends to a Liverpool contemporary an extenordinary account of a dag suckling a young Hou. He says: Three months since two lion cube were born in my manngerie. Three weeks after wards, for nome reason, the mother forsook found one dead, and the other neatly them-probably her milk failed. We 40. My howd keeper removed it, and put it with a female dog to suckle, and has sus
to cooded in resting it to its present age. The strange fact is that it refuses its natu- ral food-raw fosh--but partakes freely of any cooked food, especially vegetable of all Linds, and actually takes ton with rolish, kinds, and acto attached to the keeper's It has become quite wife, and follows her like a dog."
Tun Times observes that the value to both parties of a firm alliance between England and China is no longer to be ignored, and the Chinese are at least as sensible of the
fact as we are.
Baston, February 28-Fred
Plaisted, the Darman, says that the proposition of him. self and Wallace Boss to row, through the Niagara rapids the coming summer was not
a
for 813 a month and found, and we get than thurs is in going out on the frontier 82500 for what we are going to do. One point about it is that we row with our faces toward the dangor, instead of rowing in the ordinary way. We were bath up at Niagara falls a week ago and made our calculations and measuremonts of the distance."
CHIARINT'S CIROUS AND
MENAGERIE,
THE CHINA MAIL.
Star Fand woro distributed to the mucoomful
by whom or in which way, I again thank others. After her came Miss Huntington, is not the failing off in the quality of ton, who was followed closely by Miss G. 0. but the desire to buy it cheap that is infur- your Excellency for your kindness. This concluded the proceedings.
Smith. The time was 17 seconds... Froming the trade. Some say that the difficulty 10 to 20 ram
at is due to tho shortsighted policy of the Chi-
ATELÉTIO SPORTS.
THE HONGKONG SCHOOLS
13 to 16.
the
2nd prize, Boys, 18 to 18.-
6 to J.
rear.
a
of machinery in its preparation Only by
redusing the daty and
can
same
PRESENTATION OF MR BELILIOS PRIZES AT GOVERNMENT HOUSE.
An interesting cerimony took place at After an absence of three years, Signor
14. MILM FLAT RACE, 1st prize, Cup, nose, who do not recognise the supreme
value of honesty in trade, and desiring im Chiarini, whose reputation as a travelling Government House this morning, at eleven
2nd prize, Boys, 9. be 13. janga circus proprietor stands almost if not
proprietor stands almost it not olsak, when the prizes from the Pelitis
14 MILE FLAT RACE, 1st prize,
This was a well run race more than for themselves. I do not agree with this modiste gain, try to deceive others only to twenty twenty boga entered and the majo suffer themselves. I do not agree with this: majoanffer wholly unrivalled, reopened bis oircus and Sta
SCHOOL;
COLLEGE;
rity of them kept up until the end. explanation. What is recuinite is that the oud. Chinese and foreigners should esch labour menagerie on the old site at Bowring pupils by His Excellency the Acting Go GOVERNMENT CENTRAL ST. JOSEPH'S
DIOCESAN HOME
VICTORIA SOHOOL During the first found O. Cook, Chinese and foreigners should each labour The reception vorner (W. H. Marsh). The presentation ton yesterday evening.
who had 39 yards start, took the lead, but to improve the quality of their chief pro- was made in the presence of Mr. Marah,
39 yards start, he was afterwards pessed by F. Santhey who ducts-ten and silk, opium and forsiga given to this voteran showman' and wa
Hou. F. Stowart, Acting Colonial Secretary; Book-Lapan might do worse than adopt a hago joke, as many seemed think, but his troupe. was
The sports in connection with the schools did the running for some time, but towards goods-without trying to furee dowu prices splendid one; aver A
linen and in Hongkong other than the Hongkong the end he showed that he was pumped out in order to increase their gains. The pro- fits of Chiness and foreigners are interdes as a model for their advertisements the an enterprise that would surely bout 4000
and fell behind, C, Marques coming in de following announcement which lately adorn. tempted. I do not think it dangerous, ha 4000 porsan sesembling in the vast tent Mr A. P. MacEwen, Tristan of the Halilios Fund; Bishop Raimondi; Dr E. J. Eitel, which had been erected and greeting the Government Inspector of Schools; Captain days ago, came off this afternoon on the short distance from vach other. Time 7oing whether sald. The boat will have plenty of beam, which had been erected and greeting the
Public School, whose sports were hold sight good frat, while C. Cook and F. Kew cauis pondebt; the want of honesty of the Chi- on the notice-board of a certain Oxfords grating for a floor, and no bottom. If we efforts of the performers with hearty and Porter, aide-de-camp to the Governor, Bay,
Porter, aide-de-camp to the Governor, Bay, days ago, came off this ofternoon on the in second and third respectively at a very neae traders only should not be blamed.
76. There must be some capable of explain- collage: laving lont a volume All with water we cannot zink, because
ing whether or not those views are corrent. of Inwette Plet laving lenta velama grating for a floor have plenty of beam, which ad
In of Jnwett's Plato to some one, and being we will have air-tight compartments frequent applause. This result was without J. C. Edge, several ladies, and the following Cricket Ground. The weather was bright and unable to remember to whom he has lent around the best, and the water we tako in doubt in a great measure due to the Managers and Teachers of Schonls which and sunny, and although a little too hot in 15-100 YARDS SKIPPING RACE, 2 prizes, the leat of the 8th March the leading artiale gives a dialogue be it, ventures to point out to the unknown will quickly disappear through the grating manner in which Mr Frank G. Wilson, Manager of the Basel Missionary Society: competed for the prizes:-Rev. G. Reusch,
the sun, it did not interfore with the succoss Girls, 10 to 14...
tween the writer and a foreigner upon borrower that, under the unusual circum If anything should happen, we are both
About a dozen entered for this race, the ten-trade. The foreigner declares keenly con- stances of the case, he would be quite good swimmers and would make grand Signor Chiarini's experienced advanco agent, Rev. F. Hartmann Berlin Missionary of the sports. Tho racas were keenly con-
which was won nasily by Miss C. Noronha, the decadence of the trade is due, as much
asily by Miss C. Nocas Society; Rav. J. B. Oat, Church Missionary tested, about forty young folks entering for Miss M. Aives being a very good second, as anything else, to the heavy export duty justiãod in returning the book to its owner struggle before guing andar. It will be kept the Circus before the public; and his Society: Miss Johnstone, Female Education without waiting for a more direct invita- money in our pockets if it is a success, and efforts to
Society; Miss Johnstone, Female Education
of Tls. 25 and the lekin of nearly the samo tion.
if we fail our wires and children will get efforts to reuse public expectation have Society; Mr Luang King-hara, Government some of the events. At the commencement The time was 18 seconds. the benefit of it. There is positively less boon highly successful; and it is only just Girls' School: Rev. Dr Chalaiera and Miss shore wore only a few spectators in the 10-50 YARDS FLAT Rion, 2 prizes for amount, while tea which was worth Tla. 50 Boys, 3 prizes for Girls (under 6). a pioul when the duty was fixed, is now created impressions F. Burghign dangar in trying to row through the mpids to say that he has created impressions Rowe, London Missionary Society: Rev. Grand Stand, but as the afternoon advanced Womb-dagar trust.
The heat boy was J. Remedios, while for worth only Ta 30 at the outside. Tea is which hare tot been disappointed, for last Mrs Hanlon, Victoris School; and Hov. it began ntier which have not been disappointed, for last Mrs Hanion, Victoria School; and Rev. it began to fill with ladios and goutlomer the second place H. Bain and A. Seth were better now than it was six or dorer yours
been disappointed, for last Burghignoli, Roman Catholic Mission
ago. The falling of in the trade is due. night's ontertainment, was in every way Society. A deputation of the pupils from band of Northamptonshire Regiment played M. Almada second. Time 11 seconds. night's entertainment was in every way Loung On-tong, Wesleyan Missionary interested in the apurts of the youth. The a dead heat.
Of the girls, J. Noronha was first and Erst to the greed of dishonest, traders, thon the ratious schoole accompanied each
to the heavy imposts levied on it, and worthy of Signor Chiarini's reputation Society. A deputation of the pupils from band of Northamptonshire Regiment played and deserving of the patrounge it received. Manager and Teacher. Thirty schools, in several pieces during the intervals. A suf- 17-MILE FLAT RACE, 1st prize, Oup
thirdly, to the use of hand labour instead
histo suf-17-MILE The arrangement of the Oirous was similar which English, Portuguese ani, Chinese, in fcient number of boys did not ontor for the the Cantonese and Hakka dialects, had been in almost every respect to that of three taught, were represented, and in all there Garrisou races and the Committee decided A prizo; consisting of a handsome cup, the value of the too, making it very with was offered by Mrs Marek for the winner tea, and by importing THE A. D. C. AT THE CITY HALL menagerie was ranged round the aides; and to the Acting Governor and Mrs Marah by andor their auspices. The Garrison boys during these rounds, but at the laat lap he Pears ago. In the outer tent, the small must have been about sixty representatives, to hand over the prize money to the milita
of this race. About ten bora started and proper machinery, can China retain the As tho parties arrived they were introduced
the parties ar
ry Race Comunistes and let the races be run made a good race for two rounds. A Chi- trade The performance
nese boy 20 ans for two of started and nance given in the Theatre here also a refreshment bar, ran by the the Inspector of Schools
nese boy contested botly for the first place
PRINCE NAPOLEON. Royal last night by the Hongkong Amateur Victoria
the Hongkong Amateur Victoria Hotel, was fitted up;
Among When all were assembled in the Drawing were of course admitted into the other during these rounds, but at the last lap he Dramatic Club did not, naturally, draw
Prince Napoleon has forwarded to the the suimals are three excellent specimens Roam, the Acting Governor called upon races on the same conditions as the others fell out, his strength evidently wasted. The the Inspector of Schools, who stated briefs The sports were honoured by the pre- race then lay between Master W. E. Rose
honoured by the prand Master A. Gazee. The latter, however, Senators and Deputise the following letter: together so largo an audience as is usual on
of the African lion and thros equally good the nature of Mr Beillios Fund, the ar- sotide of E. E. the Acting Governor and
had managed to get a good lead and he kept - The proposal has been made to you such occasions, owing to the counter-attrac-apecimens of the Bengal tiger, the dens rangements tion at Bowrington. Thes
specimens of the Bengal tiger, the dens rangements that had been made for the Mrs Marsh,
The following are the narges of the gan-it to the end coming in about four yards in to make outlawe of the membors o competition, the mode of the examinations, was, at the
front of Roso. The others were far behind, the families mode of
who have reigned over being entered alternately by Mr James the subjects which had bean given out for tlemen who organised and conducted the
France. A law of szila or of catracíam aatao time, a fairly large attendance;
Frame, the intrepid tanier. There are composition in English and Chinese, and H.E. The Acting Governor
sports:
18.ALL FOURS FLAT RACE, 2 prizes, Boys, France.
is intelligible. He who is the stronger and among those prosent were H. E. the
also two performing elephants, a few the ramos of the successful candidates;
The boy who came in first was F. Lopes, strikes the weaker whom he fears. In that most of the details of which are contained Hon, W. H. MARSH, U.M.G.. Ading Governor and Mrs Marsh. The
reptiles and a few other interesting, animals, in the following memorandum by the In-
Stewards:Hon. F. STEWART, ILD.: who was about 15 yards ahead of the others what you are going to do? No You are
EQ0; 0. without even Laving the frankness to 1280
Dr. P. B. C. Unfortunately, ad and had run a small bits thoas suspected. You point them programme consisted of Mr Palgrave
In the inner tent, a spacious ring occupies spector of Schools, and placed at the disposal J. J. FRANCIS, Esq. Q.C.; Dr. P. B. C. Unfortunately, however, he had got off his going to pass a law against suspected persons Simpson's comedy Heads or Tails and
the centra. Round this are ranged the of the representativas of the press by the AYRES IL. Foss, Esq.; W. M. DEANE, hands for a second and had run a small bit, without even Laving the frankness. to using Acting Governor's Aide de camp, Captain Esq., M.A.; A. P. MACEWEN, Faq. A. G. and although by far the best runner in this those pooted. You point them ost in a
he was disqualified. Next to droll manner he was disqualified. Next to vague and general way. It is a first category There is not the least Messrs Dilley and Allen's force 'Chiselling,'
ROMANO, Esq. boxes and dress eirole, and stalls, Pertar :~~~ with elight and behind these again is the capacions and
Committee Rer. J. B. OST; Rev. Fa-him but far behind was J. Nolan and close which you intrust to the caprice of a Minis- ground for the conjecture that the change the latter boing a repetition, with slight.
tor. monneet criminals has guarau- Mr E. Befilios decided, in 1884, to esther VGANO; 4. FALCONER, Esq.; J. W. beside him was J. H. Smith. About a r... The mancat of o
toes which might embarrase your absolutiam: of Government has given the policy of this changes in the cost, of a comparatively well-fitted-up pit. Towards the close of the tablica (side by side with a Fand for the re- Josas, Esq.; R. M. JAMESON, Esq., B.A.; dozou ran. Time 17.
JAMESON, Esq., B.A.00
by the polica Can you place on the m country a biss unfriendly to China. At the recent performanco.
performance, the tent became rather un- ward of efforts made to save life in typhoons Masters Thos. LOUREIRO: SINON FIRY; 19-600 YARDS FLAT RAE, 1st prize, Cup. You suppress them, and you replace justice same time, our desire for an alliance and
or during riota) a Fund "for the encourage FRED. GRRELS; GED. SAGE; ERNEST 2nd prize, Boys, 13 to 10 'Heads wear our disinclination to wrangle with the Chi-
Tails' is a slight pieco, fairly comfortably hot, but with auch a largement and advancement of female aduca HAZELAND; C. W. DIERVER.
lines the Bourbons and the Napoleonst About twenty entered for this race which The descendant of Philippe Egalité, by nese must not be allowed to produce the interspersed with bright bits of dialogue,
fun, Treasurer:-G. II. I. WEIGHT, was well contested for about a lap and the dowy data represents Mourchia impression that because we have waived the
irony of fate, represents E. Wodehong GEO. SAGE E. Wodehouse and Mr AP. MnoEwen to Reg, M.A.
half, when M. Dansubery forged his way right, and I, a descendant of Napoleon L, right to contest the so-called suzerainty which depends mainly upon the contrast audience as were present last night this is tion in Hongkong," and appointed Mr H. HAZELAND; C. W. DIERVER.
tong, Mary: suzerainty,"
administer this Fond as Trustees He also
Hon. Secretary-G. Piszox, Esq.
far ahoad of the others. S. Piry made up a be nothing but by the national so thers. S. Piry made up Monarchia and are willing that presents should be ex. drawn between Harold Dyecaster and probably unavoidable.
An overture having been performed in ordered from London a supply of silver Clerks of the Course-A. DRRISON, Esq.; somewhat and came in about eight yards verei obanged, now so heretofore, between Man-Christopher Quaile the former being a good style by
good style by a small orchestra from the medals and bronze medals in form of a star T. K. DEALY, Faq.
behind him, the others who had not fallen vereignty. I am acquainted with exilo; I dalay and Pekin, there is any likelihood fellow of prompt action, who decides all Band of the Northamptonshire, the pro-bearing, in the centre, a representation of Starters!W. M. B. ARTHUR, Esq.; G. out with the exception of one being far in was born in it, I grew up in it. These can
ascted with me, prescribed by the Holy nected with that proposterous demands for territorial
A. CALDWELL, Esq.
Alliance, have carried to the highwa a of casions will be entertained, or any pretext his doubts by tossing a half-peasy and gramme was opened by the execution of a the judgment of Solomon and the name of number of pretty equestrian mantenvres Mr Behlios. When these medals arrived, in
Alliance, have Those can- Julge:-J.H. STEWART-LOOKLET, Esq.; 20-100 YARDS JOOKRY RACE, 2 prizes, foreign lands their invincible love of coun- for Chinose interfereuse in Upper Burmak. going on the chanes turn of heads or by a party of aine Indics and gentlemen, February 1855, the Trustees requested the H. F. HAYILAR, Esq.-
Horus under 18, Riders over 0 (by try. But which of us has ever been seen in tails'; the latter being a poor mortal wheled by Miss Victoria Blanche, to the airs Inspector of Schools to make arrangements Referee-W. WATSON PIKE, Esq., M.8.
Le Mascotte. The movements were with
ballot).
the ranks of tho émigrés? You wish to de of La Mascotte. The movements were with the Managers of Girls-schools in the Asoren romarkable instance of the suc-is always deliberating what he is to de gone through with remarkable precision, Colony to compete at the close of the year
Official Time keeper T. GLASS, Eg
taken by S. Es his adversarise the the revolution, and The first place was taken by S. Pay, who confound in the same precription then na jockeyed by young Gubbins. This adversariss the Bonapartes, dofondera com of M. Foster's treatment of hydro- until it is too late. Quaile has been thros and the blending of the handsome dresses for medals or other prizes to be granted The first event on the programme did not pair was about 15 yards in front of the and soldiers of the revolution, and the phobla
wan cited
cited by M. Pastour in A years in making up his mind to propoes of the riders with the gay trappings of the from the above-mentioned Fund, The la- come off.
athers. Diercks, jockeyed by Elphinstone, Bourbons, whose destiny is to combat and horses made a very striking spectacle. spector of Schools then invited the repre- 2-100 YARDS FLAT RACE, 2 prizes, Boys, came in second. The time was 14 seconda betray it. What crime have I committed? Rosamond Wrangleworth, statement rando by him to the Paris marriage to Rosamond Wrangleworth, Two clever
Two clever young acrobate, Mastere Henry sentatives of every Girls' school in the Colo-
time I 21. SHUTTLE-cook, Chinese.
What law have. I violated t. I am a French Academy on the 2nd March. The case was and Dyecaster walks in and secures the and Walter Zetina, then kept the house by to meet with a view to coming to an
going agreement with the Trustees as to the rules Those of 16 years of age were scratch, and two companies of four each from the Centrout judges have inquired into, my whole
About forty boye entered for this cace.
This was played in seven heats between citizen. It is a title which no one can take
Citizen: It I a po
mie, You have recognised it yourselves. that of a boy named Juliot, living at prize (after some tossing-of his halfpenny) in capital humeer for ten minutes by going agreement with the Trustees as to the rules Charonae. He saw an Infuriated day before Quaile knows where he is. The same time difficult exercises on the horizen- the competition. At a meeting held on 6th a yard was
through some extremely comical but at the aud conditions proposed for the purpose of
6th a yard was in most cases allowed for every tral School and Diocesan School. It was Your judges have inquired into my whole approach, and opened his mouth in terror
repeatedly applandede Mungers of Girls' schools in the Cold only about a yament. The first was AMASTER RACE-100 Yards at Mr Tublic is the logical consequence of to scream for help. The dog seized his character of the choleric, obstinats but tal bar. They were repeatedly applanded March 1885, and subsequently, nearly all year under that. The boys run well and won by the Central School, whose aggregate conduct, rummaged all my papers. What face and bit the palate, the lip, and nose. good-hearted old uncle Wranginumri was sad amused the audience thoroughly. the Mongers of Girls' schools in the Colony six or seven of them came in close together, time was 76 seconds, their rivals only have they found? Nothing. By seven
good-hearted old unclo Wranginumri wa These young gentlemen give promises basis of the examination annually held by M. Braga, the second M. Dazenberg,
millions three hundred thousand suffrages Cauterisation was impossible, and, without undertaken by Mr Hockey, and it is unne becoming most accomplished gymnasts. basin of the examination annually held by
These young gentlemen give promise of agreed to join in the competition on the only about a yard and a half separating the ranaging to keep up for 44 seconds.
first from the seventh. The first was ASTERS' RACE.-100 Yards Flat Race.
the nation has appointed me. Did Lawa
I the inoculation, M. Pasteur is confident
becoming most accomplished gymnasts. basis of the examination annually held by rst from the seventh. The first was
your threats in order to recognise that the that the child must have perished. The cemary to say that he did most ample Signor Chiarini himself then introduced the the Inspector of Schools for the purposes of M. Braga, the second M. Danenberg.
3100 the your Government.
Only three started for this race--Mr an 3-100 only patient upon whom she treatment has justies to the part. The rattling role of trick panica Figaro' and 'Bonito, both the Grant-in-Aid Scheme: The Trustees 100 YARDS FLAT RACE, 3 prizes, Boys, K. Dealy (scratch), Mr. W. Jones (4 yards) topublic is the logical consequence of
of whom he put through a number of subsequently agreed with the Inspector of
9 to 13.
and Mr W. M. B. Arthur (15 yards),
merriment, proved inefficacious was Louise Pelletier, a Herold Eyecaster, the man of chance, was movements which exhibited in a high de- Schools that any girl astrally attending, na child of ten, who was not brought to M.
About at equal number of boys entered Mr Aribur kept good the start the institated by a Blonarchic seembly, is aim
is Perliavaentary lines, which lives Pasteur until the thirty-seventh day after filled by Captain Bunbury, and although gree the thoroughness of the training which a pupil, any public or private school in the for this race. They started well on the had got daring the greater part of the ply a Parliamentary oligarchy, which lives
until to an exuntivation
their master had subjected them to. Both Colony during the year, should be allowed firing of the pistol and kept together for race, although Mr Jones beat up amount which evento le mie of persecutions, adventures, and being bitter. From examination of thers was a certain accountable air are beautiful pouies, high spirited and yet to compote without any limitation as to age some time.
are beautiful pouies, higla spirited and yet to compote without any limitation as to age some time. 5. Thompson, however, who little towards the end and lessened the wastefulness, and which has ended in na
tional isolation and public misery. The statistica incuba
concerning the period of incite of shabbiness about his get-op, his roat docila in the hands of Signor Chiarini as or nationality, and that composition. (espo- started scratch, fought his way to the the distance by one half. Mir Dealy gave tion for the development of rabies, Proof Eessor Pasteur expresses the positive con- preasntation of the character was viva-na intelligant, well-trained dog. Atong ofally in the English but also in the Chinoso front and entos in about bait a yard up after running but a short distance. Republie must be reformed and not-over- turned. The people should elect their chief. viction that most of the 380 patients upon clous, amusing and pccessful. In several with remarkable correctness as to time and awards. In accordance with this arrange- The conditions for this
other tricks, these ponies dance a waltz language) should be the principal basis of in front of C. Marques, who was second. Time 12 seconds.
Democracy has need of authority as much race ore--boys of whom ho has operated have now not the
22.-TUD-OF-Wan, Boys under 18.
na of liberty. If it is a crime to say, of the scenes he was particularly sue movement; while one, we are not sure ment examinations were held by the In- 13, scratch, of 11, ons yard, of 10, two slightest ground for fear,
St. Joseph's College Central School strike me. France and history will judge cassful. We think that Mr Leslie was which, placenitahead against Signor Chiarini's specter of Schools in December 1885 and yards.
ten aside and 15 feet to pull. The first yon hack of the papera 4.—100 Yanus Flar Race, 2 prizas, Roya, trind ended in failure, for although the THE N.-C. D. News records the death at preliably at hoppy in his personation and gently pushes him round the ring January 1886, and on the basis
at a gentle trot and finally out of the ring. submitted to the Trustees, together with a 6 to 9.
Central School had undoubtedly the warat a san Shanghal on the 28th ultimo of a Foreigner of Christopher Quaile as we have yet Next came a gracefal oxhibition of fandy report by the Inspector of Schools, the re-
About fifteen little boya ran. Those of of it, the first boy on the other side thinking Me (in His dressing was good, and riding by a young artisto named 'La Petita maining Trustee, Mr A. P. MacEwen, been pulled over seen him. The deceased, a citizen of
years had 3 yards start, and those of before they were over the line let on the the United States, came to Shanghai from his conception of the part was most credit-land, with some excellent fooling from the absence of Mr H. E. Wodchoase) de-eight years started scratch. Those of the Central School Lad boer.
his conception of the part was most credit- the old favourite, Mr Frenchi. Miss Rolland cided to award for the year 1885 no silver 6,5 yards. The running was all done by rope, and the others followed his example, ablo, while bis acting was consistent failed once or twice in attempting to pro- nedal, as none of the papers was of peculiar E. Lopes, who came in about five yards in At the next trial, St. Joseph's College palled Manila in April 1871 at the request of the
quette, and received rather ping to pro- nedal, as noms of the papers was of peculiar 6,5 yards. The running was all dose of before they were over the line lot go ther
sharp alake excellence, but to give,
front of the second boy, J. Xavier
the Central School in 484 seconds. The United States Government to give evidence throughout. The sricezing, though saus-ouette, and received rather
when she failed firet, but she pluckily per- 1. To Mary Spencer, pupil of the Italian against the at that time-notorious pirate ing, was a little monotonous; but Mr Leslie asvered in ber attempts, and ultimately Couvent School, a bronze medal and a prize
The 5th event, a race for Carrion boys, condition of the tug being the best of three, another tug was pulled. St. Joseph'e Peass, who had been pillaging villages and is to be congratulated upon this successful succeeded, when she was greeted with loud (silver pencil case and gold pen)
greeted with load
in small vessels, among the latter, a Mission delineation. The part of Rosamond was amusing Mr Horace Rolland succeeded Convent School, a priza (a portable writing and hearty applause. Mr French was very 2 To Annie Wallace, pupil of the Italian ary achooner called the Morning Star, in
and hearty applause. Mr French was very aryachooner among the 18 villagus anteng, was the vicinity of the Philippine islands. The played by Misa A. Forastier; and although Miss Rolland and gave a short but surprin desk.)
About a dozen contested in this event. deceased, another witness, and the pirsie she looked and acted in a pleasing manner ingly dever balancing performance.
The boy who covered the greatest distance ware brought over in the U.S.8. Colorado Posse was lodged in the Consular ghal, in the quieter soones. she failed to throw in appreciate this it must be seen, and wa
was Mootee, whose distance was 29 ft. 9. The will therefore not attempt to describe it.
west boy was F. Santhey, with 28 ft. 5 in., Partly and shortly afterwards, Coffin and the other sufficiant life and action into the mors in- Then came a remarkable performance by a
while the third was C. Marques. Mootse, witness caugh ngh: ught the small-pox. Both were
however, it was discovered, was more than cephalus Forcarican To Pong In reported as having died from this disease, piriting passages, such as the love making Cynocephalus Forcaria, an ape with a head watch.
5. To Wong Nyit-fa, pupil of the Basel 13 years of age and he was consequently there being ustensibly and shore boing ustensibly no witness and the unravelling of the head or tail like a dog. This animal was introduced by
Mr Sylvester, under whose guidance it Mission Boarding School, a prize (Savings disqualified, the first prize heing awarded against Pease, he was released. Coffin, letter difficulty. Mrs Bunbury's Winifred went through a number of feats on horse- Bant deposit receipt for $25.')
number of face Nyit-fa, pupil of i
to the second boy and the second to the however, recovered; the other man died,
Lord third cond bey His Excellency then said My Lord third.-- and the rolesse of Pease was considered at was in overy way an admirable bit of act back, into some of which it introduced an
aint of humour which was, to say the Bishop, ladies and gentlemen, I have been
7.-Hien Jump, 2 prizes, Boys, 13 to 16, the time a grave scandal. Mr Coffin; having. As the servant maid, the archness, Loast, surprising. Besides showing great asked to distribute the prizes to the success. The cutries for this event were A. M. ing recovered from the small-pox, joined loquacity, and sharpness of the character intelligenes throughout, every time it man fal competitors for the Belilice prizes. Brage, J. P. Braga, M. Danenberg, 8. Piry, the Customs service in October 1871, and
This is a kind of neutral ground. where the Mooteo and M. Couto, S. Piry proved to he remained in that employ till the time of were capitally bit off, while ber ease and eged to get on the horse's back of a spring competitons for the Bellice' prizes. Brags, J. P. Braga, M. Danenberg, 8. Piry, board in a particularly easy manner, various Schools of diferent denominations be the cost jumper and managed with ap grace helped to make her representation broke out into a laugh, or a bark which was various months of a hit would thoroughly enjoyable. It is true that the intended for a laugh, and quizzed the audi- can all meet together. It would have been parent esus to get over 4 ft. thin. For the taine an interesting article on the causes of
obviously inconvenient, in fact impossible. seernd place that obviously insouvenient, in fact impossible seernd place there was a keen struggle the decline in the too, silk, and opium trade THE Shanghai Courier learn from the role is fuller and livelier than these minor ones is an extremely comical manner. It for all to hare mot in one Schools, and I between J. F. Braga and M. Dauenberg
wound up its performance by drinking such pleasure in needing
Sovereigns, the re- Both cleared the same height and although in China, of which the following is a sum Hupas, that on account of the unsatisfac parte generally are; but we have seldom bottle of lemonade at some other beverage, at that fou should meet here as a neu. Braga seemed the more graceful jumper a mary.
up tory condition of the arms which were seen the pert serving girl acted with greater whip, embracing Signor Chiartai as it pass that I had to stipulate that not more thar.
and then trotted of with its tutore riding tral ground. The only regret that I have prize was rewarded to each of the boy...
quest that a and t formerly purchased for the Government, effect that on this occasion. The comedy ed on its way to the dressing room. This a certain number should attend, as there is
Sir Robert Hart wrote to the Taung liek 8—220 YARDS FLAT RACE, 2 prizes, Boya, Yamen last year pointing out the rapid in ( (Taken at Messrs Falconer & (n,'a Premises, tbo Chinese Ministers to Foreign Courta
reign Courts was well received throughout, and the Com. concluded the first part.
ease of the export of tea from India and not room to accommodate all in Govern- After an overture by the Band, Messrs went House. I art bound to express ray old were scratch, while the other had from 10 teration and bad preparation of the leaf, in are instructed to select one or two of their pany were warmly recalled at the fall of the Franck and Angelo, both old favourites, Appreciation of the public spirit and inter- to 15 yards start. The first was J. Reme- the hope of increasing their prothies in
About 31 boys entered. Those of 12 years Ceylon, and warning the teamon that ado-BAROMETER I AM Attachés who shall be qualified for inspect ing arms and munitions of war whenever curtain.
would Do. performed on this double trapeze, end se est bir Belilios has shown in devoting modica, who had a start of 10 yards and who inevitably injure their trade, since Chinn is Tou tho Government may purchase thom
The same paguan Arsenal has at part of Larkspur,
The only charges in the cast of Chisel ented a number of dificult and trying move ney to this object. I regret that he is not The name paper learns from the same
ments in a postave araucation in all deno- the second, was A.
not came in about firo yards in front of the no longer the Suabury took the ments in a neat and dashing manor here that I may thank him personally. He second youth, H. Arthur, who had a start The Yamen communicated the letter to the
manner. that Captain Bunbury took the Signor Chiarini then gave further proof of has always taken grost interest in all mat of 9 yards The third, who was close on Superintendent of the Southern Ports, who
Do. Bource that the Kiangnan Arsenal has stalling were, that Captain Baabury took the ments in a nest and dashing manner, or times bought munitions of war fax the use part of Larkspur, the sculptor, instead of his skill in training horses with the black ters counected with education in all deno the second, was A. Rose (scratch) and the directed the Taolais to ocnvey the warning of the Province of Yunnan, and it has been Mr Hopkins, and Miss Harris recolt Dake, a really magnificent looking minations, and has subscribed a very large fourth O. Marques (scratch)
bis skill in training horses with the black has always taken grost interest in all mat scoond youth, H. Arthur, who had a start The Fame solo tea-producing country.
fourth Woited
Time 34 contained in it to the guilds. animal Miss Emma Stoodley, who, with sum of money to be invested in such a man- seconds. customary for a Weiyuen to be sent to
Care in the patrols of poput her skill and a grace During reprezentate this will sizes next or the Angoud B. Gumes, pe in 20 autinually lowers without hoped to give placed Miss Carr in the part of Afr her brother, Charles Stoodley, was very nur na to provide prizes not only for schools Shanghai, who would take charge of them. placed Miss Carr in the part of Alex
Now insufficient firing and adulteration Last winter, 1,000,000 Remington caririd Piper, the landlady. As this rols of popular when the Circus was here last, next of this kind, but lias also subscribed money
the
9-130 YAKER HURDLE RACE, 2 prizes, are of course detestable practices, and, Rea were ordered for Yuunan; and they Larkspur was the second appearance performed with a dash and a grace which the hospital. I am glad to see so many the first hent R. Kaw, à. M. Brags, L. foreigners greed for low prices drives if they are allowed to go on unchecked, horsewoman, and for other institutions, as, for instance,
·Boys, 13 to 16. Lave been here for several months, but no exhibited her skill an
This raco was run in three heale. For the export must daily fall off and pro one has yet been deputed by that Province of Captain Banbury during last night,
night drew forth enthusiastic applause. During representatives of the girls' schools, and Rose, H. Dananberg, S. Piry, F. Pereira foreigners greed for low price
schools, and pr
A. fits daily ditoinish. But, unfortunately, to take them away. The manager of the it may fairly be said that the Captain con- the performance, Me Godfrey introduced I hope that this will stimulate carnett Rose, H. Dabarberg, S. Piry, Kiangnan Arsenal considers, that Shanghai, tributed his part to the amusement of the turned some somersanite in exceeding with all due deference to the Lord In the second heat, there run Mootee, trees! But, however, well the tan be Kiangnan At evening. The hume
number of drolleries, and at the end competition for the prizes next year. 8. Firy, M. Danenberg being second
entered. It was von easily in 19 secs, by saliers to seek any means of making a pro- being situated on the cast, is too damp for tributed his part to the amusement of the number of drolleries, and at the end I hope that this will stimulate earnest Rose, H. Dananberg, S. Piry, F. Pereira foreigners greed for low prices drives compet dus deference envy should be 31 Couto, Wallace. It was won not continually lost without hoped to give the Lord in second heat,, Supen, G. Belected and prepare prices, until capital storing munitions of war, and therefore evening. The humour of the faros was wallly good style. The Zetics fatnily of With all dus deference to the petitioned the higher authorities to send a maintained from beginning to end, and the sorbata, consisting
sorobats, consisting of four members, robaked, I taink in the matter of prizes for Sage 200 T. Wallace. It was von in 20 selected and prepared,
fatails of Bishop, although it is said envy should be trade and gain permanent reputation in Couto, J. B. Guties, Soupen, G. business But, however, well the tos be despatch to her authorities to foro evening. of the Weiruen, who should take the charge fun caused by the vagaries of the living including the two young gentlemen education a small amount of envy is rather Erie and T. Wallace. It was won in 20 selected and prepared, the foreign buyer
who appeared in the first part of the cartridges,
human status was enjoyed as thoroughly as Forniance, followed with a very pretty arcevere tebaks.
wholesome feeling and not deserving of acconds by Gi Bage; Mootee, who was not continually lowers his prices, until capital far behind, being second. In the final heat is gradually lost without hope of profit. if the place had not been performed hera batic display, winning much praise from
the audience. The anwieldy Ceylon ole- prizes to the successful pupils, to each of urate, canis in second, while G. Ergo, tests, ith longstanding abutes. It is
quing much ty are wholesome amount of eyes for
His Excellency then distributed the M. Danenberg came in first in 18 seconds, In consequence, dust is added to give are mixed in the Is Auguol 1884 the arrival of the colebraton two or three months ago. Miss Harphants then for a time amused the sudi- whom he addressed a few suitable remarks, same in the silk trade.
phants then for a time amused the audi- prizes to the successful pupils, to each of S. Firy, who along with Danesberg was weight and willow leases 457-carat Bno white diamond from South ris (as Mrs Piper) deserves a few words saco by thei: ponderona: but woll-mount It appears that the prizes wero varied its who had seven ya da start, was third Bage do away with one ended but the fall. enco whom he addressed a few suitable remarks, surate, came in second, while G. ego, tes. It is almost impossible auddenly to
that tits had the first position for tro-thirds of the the same in the silk trace. Africa was announced, znd its subsequent of praise, for her admirable get-up and her efforts to appear clever, one of them actually scordance with the circumstances of the
indulging in a waltz, which, from his frisky recipient, as, for instance, ou Indulging and morting The ally 10-musin, si nosit of size, advised purchase by
frisky recipient, as, for instance, one of the succe; but he stumbled at a hurdle and lost cannot be wholly ascribed to the Chinesa syndicate of London and life-like and careful representation of the attitudes and snortings, seemed to afford a papils, a Hakka girl, who will have ground.T-
dealers. Se to afford plent, as, for instance, tances of the had the first de start, was third, tea. It is almost as are mixed in the Opium is chief drain on the specie Paris diamond machete. The gem was landlady. She was not more amusing than him great gratilleation. The same fellow, to work in the fielde, was presented with a 10-100 YARDS HURDLE RACE, & prices, of him the sun probibition, however
China. And intrusted to the care of one of the most her predecessor, though we fancy she is where to be very muslin more suitable prize theun gold watch, looked ris, 6 to 10 pe
musically to lookesi Akilful outters, who has been engaged or more of an adept on the boards than Miss his trunk on the mouth organ taining a first deposit
clined, played a touching selection with ohsin sis. a Savings Bank book, con- The first was C. Remedios, the second J. stringent, could do away with the trades, Remedios, the second J. Bat of late the decline in the quality, the the atone during the past eight months, and
organ,taining a first deposit of $23 His Excel. Neronis, and the time 30 seconds. Abadis, their trail Then Mr Eusebio recipient not to when it would come in Abadin, their trainer, seems to have them lency, in presenting the prize, advised the 11-200 YARDS FLAT RACE, 2 prizes, Boys, increase in the amuant of native opium increase of in, together with the rapid expects to complete the work in April next Carr can be.
well under control Then Mr Eusebio et well under control. Then Mr Eusebio recipient not to draw the amount out until The performance was on behalf of public treated the spectators to a dashing display she was married, when it would come in As anticipated, the stone will turn out the
"B.to D.
it grown, zonder is likely that in a few decades most wonderful brilliant-cut diamond ou charities, and we believe that a substantial of volting and leaping over obstaclea with a ureful for her outfit.
About fifteen young boys entered for this there will be no demand at all for India record, surpassing in weight, as also, it is
The first was . Lopes, who had drug. Chigage are as anziany as foroignors believed, in Dolour, horse. This brings us to the the of the brown, and historical brilliants of the Northamptonshire Regiment played during gramme, the sensational transfer ladies and go the sang of all here present, and the third T. Nolau (scratch), and (bey a plain, nor going out ten and silk five yards start and who came in to bay cheaply. The alternations of trade, the Crown, and his party, and lustre, all sam has been realised. The Band of the bare-backed plus over obataolea with a useful for art, when it would come in
izat itam of a varied and entertaining pro- The prize distribution boing finished, s
Bishop Raimondi said Your Excellency, about that distance ahead of the others as the zevolutions of nature, are beyond
is 13 world, world. The stone in its most finished the futervals.
den of bigers by Mr James Frame, the tamer ladies and gentlemen, I rise to thank your The second was Jahu Steward (scratch), human control There is no hill without alabe weighs stil. 990 carate, butin order
Excellency, in the name they without return, Why Mr Frame moran stout among the animals for your kindness in distributi g the prizes were pretty close together. Time 34 ss should only opium, or only at with remarkable freedom and annoncern, your with remarkable freedom and unconcern, and especially for having invited us to conde
having invited us to were pretty close together) and they a plain, nor going a no hill without fall off and rise again! It is the same with but we were nevertheless squeamish enough Corernment Houswhare, without dis to be glad when wo saw him safely outside tinotion of nationality and areed, merit 19.-190 YARDS FLAT RACE, 2 priza, Ciris, foreign cottons, The best, foreigners say. such as foreigners all use, cost fls. 4 or 5 10 to 14 the age
has been rewarded. I think the best way
This race was won by Miss E. Rome. piece. But the price is too high for Chi
Moon Tonight the same programme will be res of promoting education is to recognise and
encourage any good done for it, pa matter / dion who got about 5 yards in front of the | Desp and there is no demand for it. So It co
named Coffin.
his death.
ges
despatch to Yunnan and hasten the arrival
&
to give it the best possible shape and lustze
So
it is intended to reduce its weight to some- Ourones (entering nucxpectedly): So, thing under 200 carats. The Koh-i-noor sir, I've caught you putting water in the weighs baly 108 carats the Regent of France milk Milkman Yes-er-no; that is, air; 236) curate, the Star of the Soutir 125 carsis, I'm only washing it. You don't's pose I'm and the Piggott 82 carats. The Great going to serve my customers with dirty Mogul, weighs 279 ounts. It is, however, mük, do you f
whip
peated.
1
entrance
To
3. To S. Remedios, papi! of the Victoria Day School, a priza (gold locket and chain.) 4. To Pong In, pupil of the Bonham Rand Boarding School, & prizo (silver
did not come off.
6. Hor, STEF AND JUMP, 2 prizes, Boys, 6.-Hor,
9 to 13.
9 to 13.
904
College was again victorious and iu stout half the time they took on the formal trial. pulled the Central School team over the
the
At the conclusion of the Sports the 28 ft. 5 in., price woro distributed by Mrs March,
prizes woro dist in the presence of FL. E the Acting Gov orner and a large number of ladies and in the presence gentlemen.
heers
Three cheers were then given for Mr Marab and the ladies, and for His Excel onoy, and the proceedings terminated
THE CHINESE AND FOREIGN TRADE. The Miên Pao of the 1st of March con-
Who would not wish to extend bir
Quotations Horazowa, April 8. OPIUM--New Patna, cash,........... 545
014
cash.
New Benares, cash... 540/5411.
caali... New Malwa, cash, 520
Allow,
Allowance, Taels...... Old Malwa, cash, Allowance, Taels.
B
575/695
Persian, Oily, cash 460
Allowance, Txels....
164
Parsian, Uncily Allowance, Taela
610
80
16
Bank, Wire,
">
Credits,
Exchange.
Hanukong, April 8. -
Demand,
30 days night,
4 monthe sight,
Documentary & months' sight, 3/4 Indis, Wire,
Shangha
demand,
days' sight, prirate: 17 Gold Leaf 00h hne
Temperature.
$30.60 6.00
Queen's Road.)
30.080
Do,
•1 P. HAFRE
30.019
4 P.....
4 P.Mas
Do.
(Weź bulb) 9.2.M.
Do. Do.
Do.
-1 P.M.
Do.
Doi Maximum
·4 P.1..
Do.
IP.M..
Do. Minimum over night 70
METEOROLOGICAL REGISTER.
AT 4: FM TO-DATA=;
30,00
Barometer
Temperature Humidity Direction of Wind
-Force
Weather Rain
Hongkong Observatory, April 8, 1888.
BUN AND TIDE TABLE FOR
HONGKONGN
(From The Hongkong Almanark ).
AFRI
HIGH WATER.
Day of 1 Morn { ă, Mouth E. M E, M.
0.20 11.13m
Spy
Hises. Beta
10.30
-5.48° 0,18
5.47
6.17
10.
159 0.1 6.46
6.17
14.6.17
15
15
6.00
mins later than Hongkong at the High-water at Whempos : 2 hrs. 30
6.18
3:50 · 1,4 645 6:17
$39 2.54 5.44
6.00 39 8.49 0.18 6.00
Barriez : 3 hrs. 15 mine, y at the Balt
Flats 8 hrs. 30 mins, ; st ShamORT C 3 hrs. 45 mins.
New Moon, 45, 103 Tu, after