No. 7683 APRIL 7, 1888.]
SPORTS,
HONGKONG AMATEUR ATHLETIC 8.-3.40 pin.-PoLa JUMPING-Winners at previous Mootings at Hongkong and olowhero to be penalised 3 inches. Prize presented by the Club Germania. An interesting contest took place for this prize heteron Licatanants. Higginbotham and Honteinman, both of whose vaulting was much actaired. The two competitors wen! on clearing the bar, which was being raised two inches at a time, until it was at a leight of eight feet ten inches At this stage,.. however, both failed to cleat, it and it was lowered an inch, when Higginboth ceeded in clenting it, while his companion failed.
Patrons. His Excellency Sir Georgo. William Des Voeux, K.C.M.G., His Excel, Ioucy Vice Admiral Sir Nowell Salmont His Excellency, Major-General W. Cordon Cameron, 0., Commodore Max woll, R. N., A.DÚ,
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THE CHINA MAIL.
21-5.50 p.m.-ONE MILE FLAT BAOB
Winners at previous Meetings to be. penalised 100 yards for first win, and 60 additional for mutcooding win.
Prizes prosented by the Garrison, Manura E. B. Shophord, (ponalised 100 yds.), A. de C. Scanlari, (pen. 100 yds.), H. S. Woodcock, R. A., Fritz Lammert, A. L. Rose, W; Ingram, R.N., and A. Now. lands, entorod.
by his fua ruuting. Newlands san vary Scanlan again distinguished himself Kore
might coma in first, but in the last lap woll nuarly all the time and looked as if he
Scanlan put no his best apred nad passed him rather easily. Fritz Lammert then
target of the gonial and popular chief of the 'Old Steel-backa...
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That 'T. J. is the progressive man to whom we owe all this aeful bobbery about "phooting, and that therofore the Assocía-
tion is bound to flourish like a green! "hay troa.
That I ses you are still pegging away ni the Docessi for resorting the European hari. Hos comero of our city for Europeans, to the exclusion of large and densely pope lated Chinese buildinga. -"',
SUPREME COURT.
IN SUMMARY JURISDICTION. (Before Mr A. J. Leach, Acting Chief Justice.):
Saturday, April 7.
ACTION FOR DAMADES AGAINST A SHIP
CHINESE EMIGRATION TO NORTH BORNEO.
8., B, Layton, Eau., A., Loach, 1st, C. E. Higginbotham, 58th Reghada Lassle with Nowlands for the second Tit, althw b His Excellency the Governor Appenrod for the plaintiff and the deferida During my recent voyage to Chinn J
Sievards.--Col. Anderson, (58th Regi- mont), Hon. J. Boll-Irving, E. R. Balilios, Esq., W. G. Brodie, Esq., Hor. O. P. Cha tor, Lieut. Colonel Cook, A.C.0.0.; Col. Craster, R. A.; Hon. W. M. Deano, T. E. Davios, Ee, Esq.
W. H. Forbes, Esq., M. Grote, Esq., H. Boppins, Esq., Col. Hughes, T. R. Lower, D.S.G. Hon. 4. P. McEwen,
Thep. Ins, Gen. Martiner, E. W. Rutter, Eay, Hon. P. Ryrie, Captain Suyilies, R. N., E. &. Solomon, Esq., Col. Steevens, Col. Störer, R. E., J. Thorburn, Esq. T. H. Whitehend, Eng, H. E. Wode- house, C.M.G., E. L. Woodin, Deg.
ment, 8 ft, 1 iu,
94,00 EL.—HALF MILE Racz-Opan to all Non-Commissioned Ollicera and Men of Her Majesty's and Imperial Services,
including Felice. Post
place, in which the former succeeded.
1st. A. de O. Scanlan, 2nd Frits Lan- thert, 3rd A, Nowlands-Time, 6 m. 17
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distinctly stated that the line of demarce tion would or could be modified, little or by desiro was evinced by 's unofficial members of Council to critic the line.
entries. Winners at previous Mept 24.6.20 p.m.-INTERNATIONAL TUD-OF- That if the unofficial memhezo not care 10th January at the pay of £5, 58, per month interested, who have during the last twenty
ing in Hongkong and elsewhere to ba Landicapped. Prizes presented by W. Gibson Brodie, Esq. First Prize, 820; Second
Prize $10; Third Prize, $6.
Committee Androw, Esq., C. S. Barff, Esq., A. Dunison, Esq., Major Ellis, Burg,-
·Major Follici, M. D.” Gráhom, Esq., (68th
egment), J. Grant, Eng., H. F. Hayllar, ; Esq., A. Hrzeland, Esq., F. Kock, RK Leigh, Eez, J. B. Stewart Lockhart, water, 68th Regt., Haynes, 58th Regt., Pt. Fanter, 58th Regt., Messrs Book- Esq., H. O Metcalfe, Bag. (68th Regiment), Busby, 58th Regt, Fletcher, 59th Regt., Captain Boynolds, R.A., Capt Rumsey, Mille, 68th Regt., Davis, H. M. S. Cons- R.N., J. Sampson, Est, A. Travers,tance, Andrews, Garam Singh, and Gunder, Esq., Major Tripp..
Handicappera Major Ellis (53th Regi ment), W. H. Young, Est., Major Tripp A. K. Travers, Esq.
Hon Secretary.0.
Thompson,
Hon. Treasurer.-J. Gray, Esq. Clerk of the Course. -Major Tripp.
entered,
Private Panter had a woll deserved victory in this mee, He ran in eapital style and finished wall in front of the Esq.second man, Haynes, although the latter
was by no means a bad neconsi..
Jat, Pte. Panter: 2nd, Drummer Bags
WARTrial Hents. 8 men. Bide. Nationality to be decided by that of the father. To be pulled over 10 feet. No spikes or sails allowed. No sitting dows. Byes minst be pulled against scratch teams. No holes to be dug in the Ground before starting. Prizes presented by tho Parsee Community. This event was taken part in by two teana, representing England and the other Ireland. They wera composed as follows. England: Major Ellis, Smith, K. N., Lieu Johnstone, Lout. Lloyd, Lieut. bekalfe, G. H. Potts, Captain Smythies R.N., and and Lieut. Powell. Ireland: Mesara E. J. Coxon. A. K. Traveri,
aver, Licht. Martin, Licat Muller. The English tam succeeded after Little, Lieut. Somerville, Messrs Luther and
Anе
to indicate where the limits of the Re. mervation should be," giving facts and figures if necessary, they can hardly ex poot Government to halber themselves
about it.
trade shall not be raade less profitable, and traflio, anded very large fortunes by this who are determined that their consequently oppose the overtures of any Europeans which tend towarda cheapening the price of caelias
2. That in consequence of the ring' motioned it in teless for Europeans to endeavour to obtain labour at Swatow and
Quotations.
OPIUM-New Patna, cash. 485 571-
Horakone, April 7.
Old
Now Beuates, cash, 4773 to 480
Cold
870
Bone to 48
Now Malwa, osch 560 Allowance, Trols 32/40 Old Malwa, crab, Allowauto, Tacis Persian, Oily, carb 555/600 Allowance, sela, 8/16 Peraian, Paper tied 020 Allowance, Tesla. 16/2
On London-
Exchange.
HONGKONG, Apri 7.
Bank, Wire,
#
On demand,,: '':'
30 days" sight,
months sight, Oredite Documentary, 4 punktie“. operat
on Now York
On demand,...
F
Credits, 4 months' sight,
On demand, ...
Credits, 60 days' sight,
That, as hepe deferred maketli the heart ick, the community, with overy desire to be patient, would be thankful to hour on 30th March and I was discharged on Amoy, as the prospects of making terms On Calcutta
3rd
On Bombay
Wire; On demand,
Wire,
3.86.
2201 2201
Tito British North Horico Herald says: The following romarks by Mr LE Abrabamaon on the question of Chinese Immigration into British North Bornes are MASTER, So much in accord with our views, and con This an action by E. O. Smith, late-tain so many facts which cannot fail to be Imate of the British ship. Uster, valuable in our Tobacce Planters and other against Capt. Ryfkogle of that vessel. Plain- tiff cinimed $178 as damages for the alleged employers of labour, that we are glad to be wrongful detention of his certificate of com able to publish the same for the information petency by the defendant. Mr Caldwell of the public, Mr Abrahamson says (— conducted his own çast. The defence was that plaintiff's cortificata haver came into made this a special object, and study and dence defendant's possession. The folle wing evi- tind
Edwin Ohell Smith plaintiff, mid-I hold at the parts of Amoy and Swatow, tho 1. That a ring of coolie brokers exista a curtificate as second mate. I was second principal ports for the expert of coolies, in minte on the Buster. I signed articles on which Chinese Officials are without doubt It I applied to a Mr Williams.com Sad Londary fondant arranged the rate of wages and the and I sne the defendant in his afice. De amount of the advance. I left my certifi- cute as security for the advance. I have naver soon my cortificate again dxcept ooco, which was on the articles in the shipping office at Sydney Occasion of my signing on 10th January. We arrived in Hongkong
asked Captain iast, I
·for: Ryikogle something about the Taitam works, discharge, and he gave it to me. I was with the rings are hopeless, and has been That fover is beginning once more to not satisfied with the duties required of me vainly tried by Englishmen, Germans and nor with the treatment I received. When Dutchmen, the latter of who sent an spread, and that the typical element I was paid off I asked the defendant for my agent of their Government to further, their becomes more general and more pro- sertificate and papors. He said they were objects, but without any success. nounced.
at Sydney. I applied to the Harbour Mas- Canton labour. The prospect of obtain tor, and he
my certificate I should to do good work when there is no Era to him. I con't get a ship as second mats its theas agreements not Thore wil), | {Taken at Mesers Falconer & Co's Premilect,
proxecute tho Canton Province la not encouraging, understood, at the Bailors' Howie, where I am paying however, he no difficulty in engaging toolies without my certificate. I am now staying are looked upon a trapa $8 a weak for my board.
for North Borneo
ou agreemen's for three By the defendant-Captain Yool's name years at 80 por mouth wages, advances and BAROMETE was on the articles as captain of the Buster commission about $50 per head. Those when I signed. When I asked for my dis will have to be shipped via Hongkong and FERMOMETER M charge first, you (defendant) said. No, osamined before the Registrar
General, said you were satisfied with me. Sub-present Mr. Stowatt Lockhart, a gentleman aid I intended to
Do. anded to pay my passage to gration to North Borneo every assistance and I applied to the Harbour with whom I would advice the Government bad seen my certificate on board the sassol. Muster When I
• sintod: 3
that I was alrapat sure I to communicate and obtain advice from. 1ody
Communication and Free Emigration. you that I had soon the certificate on Until steaza communication between Chinn board the Buster and that I could prove.. ie reestablished there will be so considerable By Mr Caldwell had no means of free emigration, as coolies object to remain proving it this was simply a bluff I had on board sailing vessels for indefinite periode, been told by one person that I had the certificate, but he says he is not pre- Monsoon. The fact of having communica-
1s is the case, especially in the 5. W
the chief officer of the Butter. If he had of free emigrants, who would no doubt in pares to any so now, Tint was Mr Davis, tion with China will tend
to bring unabara ment that would have been the proef I their positions buttered in this country. been prepared to stick to his original state-duce their friends to omigrate, if they found
There can be no doubt that the labour ques-4. will be direct communication with China."
On demandt, On Shangha
On demand,... 30 days' sight, Gold Leaf, 100 fine...
Judgestion. W. M. Deane, R. K/3rd; G. Daris, E. M. L 1-Time 2 m long and stiff palls in dragging their oppon-That the Government Fire Brigade appears proda Baid if Captain Ryfkogle did nöt ing labour for tobacco agreements front dyreign
Starter.-W. H. Young, Esq.
Leigh,
ich E., Webdin, Ent.
Time Keepers, R. Fraser-Smith, Esq., J. 14.10 p.m.-Hazr MILE RACE (HAND2 Sampson, Esq.
CAP.) First and Second Prizes given by the Ladies of Hongkong. To bo Tho unfavourable state of the wonthor
presented by Miss. Hughes, Measra A. du C. Scanlan, E. B. She detracted a good deal from the enjoyable-pherd, H. F. Hayllar, F. H. Shepherd, A. ness of these sports, which were held this Nowlands, R. H. Burder, and Fritz Lau- afternoon on the Cricket Ground. There mert, entered.
wax, however, a large turnout of spectators who watched the proceedings with much interest. The programme was opened paretually at two o'clock with the 100
Farda flut raco
At the conclusion of the sports the prizes
Scanlan, one of the scratch men, ran in One style and passed Hayllar, who had teu gards start, at n ding-dong paco win- ning more easily than was generally ex- pected.
1st, A. de O. Scanlan, (scratchi); 2nd, H. F. Hayllar.Time 2 min. 12 sec.
wors prosental to the successful compotí-11-4.20 p.m.-120 Yards Hardlo Haco. fare by Mrs Cameron,
The following are the details of the sports: 1.-2 p.m.-100 YARDS FLAT RACE-Win-
nera at provioita Meetings at Hongkong and elsewhere to be penalisod one- yard-and-a-half. First Prize presonted by T. Jackson. Esq.; Second Prize presented by the Committce. First three in oach heat to run in the Finial Messrs A. Maclean, F. N. Johnston, J.
-Winners at previous Meetings at Hongkong and elsewhere to be penalis ed 5 yards for one wit, and 2 yarda for each succeeding win. First Prize presented by H. N. Mody, Esq; Second Prize presanted by the Com- mittee. First two in each hant to run in the Final.
58th Regt, A. Maclean, G. E. Potts, and Menara A. Denison, C. F. Higginbotlars, P. W Bush, E.N., entered.
Maclean bad rather a formidable oppon-
M. Atkinson, P. W. Bush, R.N., F. Maitent in Patta here and was very nearly let. land, A. Denison, W. Stowart, R.N., and R. Markwick, entered.
This, the opening event, was very closely contested, the finish being specially good. Atkinson had by no means an ozzy win, having only succeeded in getting an inch or two in front of Maclean at the tape. The race, however, was hardly an fast në lust your's.
lat, J. M. Afcinson; 2nd, A. Maelenti (penalised 1 yards)-Time, 11 seconds.
ting him gat in first. The raco altogether
was a good one.
Timo 20 secs.
1st, A. Maclean; 2nd, G. H. Potts-
12-4.40 p.m.--Boys. Race -100 Yards
HANDICAP-For boys under 10 years of ago; open to all. First, Second, and Third Prizes presented by A.. K. Travers, Esq.
Quite & awarn of youngsters came for ward for this event and the race caused
22:10. p. PUTTING THE SHOT. 16 some amusement. The leading boys ran 1h-Winners at previous Meetings at very well indead and were deservedly ap Hongkong and elsewhere to le perplauded.
ents over the mark twice in succession, thus securing the victory.
extinguish, and looks well when burnish ed up and accontred for parado. That it also dous good work against fire, sud would do much more, if the Government would leave off enacting the part of the deaf adder.
ля
FRAGRANT WATERS' MURMUR That His Excellency the Governor may rest
assured that the residents who objected"; to the Imports and Exports Registration Ordinance kasw.very woll what were the That the Asting Polios Magistrato in a most sequently I asked you to discharge ne, and who is disposed tä give the matter of Emi-
own businese requirements, apart alto- gether from Adam Smith; and that when they want, the Ordinance, they will ask. for it.
That in the meantime they fully appreciats. the constitutional action, or inaction, in the matter.
That possibly the Governor, as an advanced student or a past master in politica! economy, may see further thu ordinary merchants, but some allowance must bo made for the orndo idons of the Chinese on such a subject.
That we as a nation have tried cur hands at Protection, and failed; the United States
but residants
deserving young man, would prefer to see mature age and es- perience on the Bonch, and think the Government very short-sighted ia repeat- ing the appointment.
That the Times Correspondent must have beau very poorly informed when he wrots shout the first trout caught with the fly in Asian watara,'
That I have heard of and known men who
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havo often caught trout in Saghalien and should Lordship-I did not know who tien can he solved, but its principal selvent
near Vladivostock with the fly; and al though Kamskatcha may be looked upon by Indian anglers as mythical, still it is a portion of Asia for all that, "
By His
was captain of the vessel when I signed; I thought the defendant was captain.
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have done likewise, with no great succes That the Viceroy of Canton proposes to be about plaintiff going on board 39 second tulled to procure labour until he visited | Amoy
and their Fresident has now sont a Free That the native press has begun educate
Trade message to Congress.
the Chinese, and no doubt in time they will know all about Free Trade princi. plos: santime they believe in monopo- lis, when they can soenre them. That in a Colony where the officials are not in touch with business inen and com- mercial interests, the real welfare of the community-kan” “A chance of boing over- looked.
That the Prize Distribution of the B. K. R. A was what paragraphists would call
alised one foot Prize presented by D. ist, J. dos Remedios; 2ad, 0, Bilra; an imposing ceremony, and overal of the Gillies, Esq.
3rd, George dos Remedios. Lieut. Lloyd won the prize for this event maily, putting the shot 28 foot 3 inchealt
lat, A. A. Lloyd, 58th Regiment, 28 feet. 3 inches
3.-2.30-120 YARDS FLAT RACE (HAN
DICAP) First Prizo presented by E Mackintosh, Esq.; Second Prize pre- sented by the Committee. First two in each heat to run in the Final Mesars A Maclean, Ross, Thomson, J.
10.
4:00 VETERAN'S FLAT RACE, (120 YARDS HANDICF).-Competitors must be 35 years old or upwards, and of 10 years residence in India, Chins, or the Tropice-First Prize presente by The Han, C. P. Cháter; Second Prize presented by the Committee. Majur Ellis, 58th Begt, scratch; Caps. Smythies, R. N., acratch; Mr Dawson R.N. yds. Capt. Romacy B N., 5 yds.; Mr T.
M. Atkinson, W. Stowart, R.N., C. EH. Whitehead, 5 yds.; Mr E. Burnie, 9 yds,;
Higginbotham, 58th Eogh, R. Markwick,
Bir H. L. Mather 10 yds.; Mr R. Fraser
marksmen were very much in their cups, Mr Woodin carrying off pino. That the mutual congratulations were a
pleasant and appropriate that any further pattings on the back can bardly be con sidered desirable.
That at the same time the gallant and wordy President deserves a 'pat, pat
settle his currency question in a very practical, maunor, and the machinery of bis Mint has arrived. That I trust the scheme for working the gold mines of Manchuria will be a stic cass, and that the result will have some appreciablo effect on the sad shrinkage in the dollar.
That the exchange rate is going to the dogs again, and even tho Tes-Boason cannot very greatly improve it.
to
of the
APRIL AT 10 A.M
We believe that Count Geloen d'Elsloo's Tokio ......... Captain Ryfkogle, the defendant, said On Saturday 7th January I inet plaintiff at recent experience will bear out Mr Abra-Nagasaki.. Mr Williams' office. Mr Williama spoke to ason's remarks as we understand that he Shanghai.. mate. He recommended inm as a good mi. Canton, whero he has apparently succeed. Hongkong 120.81 counted take him. He wanted £3, he is reported to be bringing coolies Haiphong. 20.82 advance, which I tafused to give unless Mr direct to Kudat from Hongkong in one of Belinu 20,86 85 Williams Wall
would be-sacurity.
Mr Williams the Australian steamera. We do not know Manila... 25.78 92 plaintiff would leave his certificate with labour, but the important fact remains that W'lastork. 25.86 26 96 agreed to be security on condition that apon what terms the Count line procured him. Pirintif handed over his certificate. he has succeeded, in spite of
ring gof
Tokio By Mr Caldwell I was acting as quut coolie brokers, which is a great point Nagasaki.. 29.97 64 when plaintiff joined; I was not thus gained. We aro informed that the ques. Shanghai.. 20.98 56 master. I
think
plaintiff's certificata abould ion of direct steam cimmunication
with
Amay engaging the attention of the Hongkong 21.87 71 91 es have been among the ship's papors handed China is to me by Mr Williams, but it was not.
British
North Bence flasornment, and it Haiphong. 29.80 7595 would seem that this is the main factor re- His Lordslug, after hearing Mr Caldwell
Bolinao.... 23,91 84 and-the-defendant, sul he thought the soit quired for the supply of labour, which must failed on two.
be secured before any rapid development of
Mauila..... tro grounds, he was suing
the wrong
pbrann. His Lord. can take place ship was perfectly satial sd on the evidence in Mr Williams office were as stated by him, of the Captain that the actual urearrences Ho had d carufully noted the demeanour both witnesses, and given his
(From the NC. Daily News Corres
pondon- ovídeuce thought the Cat he must say that he
straightforwarity
and had admitted -On the 14th' instant the Ministers of the things that told against him. He had not Tonng-li Yamen paid their visit of con- been cross-examined at all upon his treat-dolence to the German Minister, and on ment of the plaintiff, and there was not a the same day the telegram was received an 1 of to show that plaintiff had nouncing the arrival anlistmed of Frederick
evidenca to -treated in
in any was..
His Lordship III at Berlin and of the funeral of the late звест ably well.
bad come That some details of Columns not before in Mr Williams' office.
planatif had misunderstood what
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That longkang is desirous ofging op by Plaintiff ought to bere, he thought the country, especially in tobacco planting dients are slight for SE. winds. Overcast,
the Tramway to collect the dew on the Peak on the morning of May Day, and hopes that Mr Findlay Smith will have steam up for the occasion. That it will afford much satisfaction to friends of the gentleman lately so very olaborately married to learn that not only has he survived the trying ortical,
the
nonsuited, because,
Peking.
but when ust heard of was doing remark-haan il-ly to the conclusion that the peror. On that date also & Decres ap
occurred peared in the Gazette
The barometer is still falling and gra warm and damp weather prevaila W. Dongbos, Government Astronomer, Hongkong Observatory, April 7.
1. BaRomzren, reduced to a degrees Fahren eit, and to the level of the ses in inches, tenths and hundredths.
1. TEMPERATURE, in the shade in degrees, Fahrenholt.
3. Ever, in percentage of saturation, the
humidity of air saturated with masters being
4. DIRECTION OF WARP, to two points.
100.
The pro-
3. Foson or Wire, nocording to Besutors. cale
(as the children say), and I'd gladly published have reached to,coat of perfectly reasonable that the Captain should of the 4th moon (May 20th) to the new
warm his broad shoulders if my hand wore only big enough.
F. Maitland à. Newlanda, and JL. Haze / Smith, 10 yds.: Mr John Grant, 12 yds. i \ That there is no doubt this mooting was a
land, entered.
Tuis race, which was originally intondad to be run in three heats, was run off in one.. There was a very close contest between Maclean and Higginbotham for the first place.
end Mr J. Andrew, 12 yds.
The veteran- fiuld maĉo quite a-brave show and made a very good mac There was very little to chooze batreso T. H. Whitehead and Captain Burnis at the finish, and several other members of the crowd were quita close behind. J. Grant looked very like Ist, A. Maclear (scratch); Zud, 58th Re- os if he would be at the front at the finish, giment, (3 yards given)-Time, 13 secs.
when unfortunately his foot caught some 4—2.40 p.m. →→ONE MILE WALKING HACE ostale and he did an impromptu somer
mult. The race was of course watched Winners at previous Meetings at with the most intense interest. The time, Hongkong and elsewhere penalised 2013 secs, was not at all bad for veterans. seconds for each succeeding win. Prize. presented by The Hon. J. Bell-Irving. This was a walk over for Dowler, Potts, who started with him, culy walking a few yarda Dowler did his walk in good style, finishing in the fairly good time of 9.13, four seconds lunger than it took Hayllar to do it in last year.
Ist, T. B. Whitehend, ( yarda given); 2nd, E. Burnie, (9 yards given).--Time 14 seconde.
16.-5.5 p.m.-Losa Juur.-Winders at
prarious Meetings at Hongkong and elsewhere to be penalised 6inchos. Prize presented by Club Germania. 1st, A. Maclean, 18 feet 4 in.; 2nd, G. Patta, 18 feet 6 in. (ponalised six
16,-5.15 p.m.-TREE-LEGO RACE, 120
YARDS-Post Entries.-Prizo present- ed by the Committee.
1st, H. G. Dowler-Time, 9 min. 13 secs,
5-3.0 p.m.-Hron Joxe-Winners at B.
previous Meetings Hongkong inches) elsewhere to be penalised two inches for one win, and one iuch additional for more then ono win. Prize pre- sonted by J. J. Francis, Esq., Q.C. Only Potts and Hayllar went in for the high jump. Hayllar jumped very well and Iooked dangerous for the last year's chaní- but had to give up the tople of inches, contest at five foot, Putts afterwards clearing five-feet-two.
lat, G. H. Potts, 5 ft. 2 in. -
6-3.10 p.m.-QUARTER-MILE FLAT Race, Winners at previous Moelings at Hongkong or elsewhere ponaEsed 10 yards; and more than one, 15 yards. First prize presented by E. A. Solo. mon, Eng Second Prize presented by the Committee
Mecara R. Marwick, W. Steward, R.N., Frits Lammert, A. Denison, and F Mait land, eatered,
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lat, G. H. Potts and C. Barf (penalised one yard).
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"great success, "an 1; barring bad weather,
must have been very enjoyable to all! concerned, although the prize-taking was buch more pleasant than the resting of
orthodox blue (a logacy from one of the i have asked for some security for the on southern-004, or laks, which is crossed by hafi lightning, o ovestast, ƒ pazzitag ahoworn,
he TATION the man
leather shoes, silk boso (clocks specially fore, the cortificate of contain's chase of the Bonsu Cathelia Norderaf
prepared from a recipe long preserved in
bever
time
6. STATE OF WEATHER blue sky, do sched clouds, & dzisxling, rain, fog, y gloomy, equally, rain, anaw, thunder, e visibility daw (well. 7. Iars, in inches, tomise and hundertha
Money Orders.
1-Bloney Orders are issued at Hong-
referring to the He thought it was posed removal of the Court on the 10th day arl. palace built at the south end of the earlier Villiers Cesara), troweets equally tho
rande, as ho had never soori
before
and
as the
the plaintiff the beautiful marble bridge, where exten orthodox pupper-salt mixture, palant had not than actually shipped Therave repairs have been going on for a long
time. A part of the achate was tho pur ing come into the
his Lordship failed to see how Cathedral. This will doubtless lead to the family), wael-cost trimmed with the plaintiff could sue him for dams finest view in Peking. As the Court
for the
closing of
osing of the Marble Bridge, the swau's-down, and bos and muf to match Lidslip thought the suit ought to be dis has
ita non-return, On the other hand,
disany of the summer palaces, this step is tries and places: of sunflowers exquisitely arranged, and charged himself from the ship. At the recommended for the sake of health and as freely dispensed hi saweetest smiles upon he was going to Sydney, and now he wanted present, and the funds of the country would* Azores Is
time he
Amoy she got his discharge he tell the Capt. an agreeable change. It is not intended at Krauch-awod but admiring andionee. and the Colony in general, if followed,That in Michigan, U. S. A., an unusually few months. Of course it was an anfor- restored: the expenses of the present re
3178 as prospective damages for the next not permit of Yuen-ming yuon being
* Belgium.
tunate thing that he had uut gut
biy certift-sidence the lake have
Take havo beo met, it is este of competency, and his Tordship known, by the Empress out of her own suggested that defendant might possibly private cavings. Instructions are given as see his way to give plaint a passage to to the routes to be observed in having an Sydney. The scit would be diantissed, diences. As formerly remarked. Wan show
Captain Ryfkoglo said he was quite will-
it will bo a
one's stomach en the clamp grouud at the That the Bridegroom carried a bouquet | missed because the plaintiff bed really debut for a long pred kong and Shanghai or the following coun
butts could have been.
That the good advice given to Brownie ' (not Mr, the General will please noto)
will turn the community into a host) of good marksmen, and (if properly stationed) good targets also.
That the residents of this shooting Colony
large number of young men are admitted into the State Lunatic Asylum, their in- sanity being said to be the result of cigarette smoking.
must feal grateful at the liberal offer | That in this deduction there is a strangoing to take plaintiff on board and to pay fitting resort for the i
the Ceneral Cotumanding to be placed in conspicuous places when the general- shooting begins.
That the speech of the General Command. ing bad just a little too much of the Jingo spirit about it to suit many of the marks- oen, nome of whom are said to have made their scores by aiming, not at the target, bat at the vanishing man, who was bot there.
misplacement of cruse and effect.
That no sare man, or even boy, ever did
smoke a cigarette,
That the hypeoritically sensitive Wonent of Boston, in their anxiety to avoid refer enice to trousers, have adopted the far mors objectionable term, leglette' to describe souce recently-invented hybrid form of a bifurcated female garment. :
11
in a steam
Bermuda.
* Canada.
Canton, p
Colony,
Geylon. ↑ (Constantinople). *Cypruss * Dunmark. Egypt. Falkland Is.
Fooehow, Gambia
** Germany.
Gold Coast,
Hankow.
*Madeira
* Malta.
*Mauritius
Nahk Newfoundland.
*
*
New South Wales. Kew Zealand. North Borneo.
* Formig
* 8. Helena. Shangbai
* Seychelles
Sierra Leone,
South Australia
Rita Settlements.
kwatow.
Breden.
*Switzerland.
Tsement
Enited Kingdon United
Hofhow. Hongkong.
Holland,
Honduras, (Br.).
Toeland.
West Indies (British, Danish, sud Dutch).
Victoria
States
shan ia alau being repaired Empresa } during the summer. Matters of various kinds are apperently quietly progressing in Their Imperial Majesties will be BLOBION, who Lever goes out or comes able now, or very soon, to enjoy. quite in without falling over an antique jar or privately a trip on the lakes in piers of branza, pernista ir calling his launch and also a ride in a railway. It the wife's collection break-your-back. canal to the Summer Palace were cleaned out and deepened their Majesties could go Burlington Free Press,
between the two My dear young lady,' exclaimed a Min. between
by steam palaces
Jaunch. Lnotice
that a China Mail correspondent neapolis caller upon a St. Paul society belle, I am astonished at your sentiments. You
At S0.81 writes in * most alarming
and actually make me start-upon my word you revolutionary spirit about the Chinese gon 16--5.30 p.m. - SMALL GIRLS RACE That, seeing that our big guns don't come, That women are a curious creation given to do. Well, air replied the damsel, I've noxion, and scoms, to be thoroughly anti-
boeti
waiting
to start you for the last hour Chinese. It is rather odd that so nuty clothing themselves in peculiar garments Paul Newa,
foreigners should apparently quite gratui- and their ideas in peculiar phraseology That thue, however, languages are built up later toull 12 o'clock, do you? No, 10- the letter of the King to the Foperos of WHEN you call on sister Clars, Monsly seek to foment trouble in Curea, and to draw sway Cores from her allegiance to Featherly," said Bobby, sen nover stay China. It is something new to hear that send as it is the privilege of our fair deed, Bobby, and often not as late as that. Clive, rege, in which the suzerainty and are paid less a small discount of sboat enslavers to use them to a much greater That's what pa said. He told me that
the sending of Oorean on- turwarded through the London Post Office, Toys to the West, extent than the inferior eutual man, it there was no danger of you ever staging of Chine is fully acknowledged, is confident ia but tight they should have some voice say later than a quarter of 12, because the ly stated to be an infamous forgery.
saloons close up at 12.-Epoch. in the constenotion of them.
A telegram of thanks has been received No, Puiti hạo no babies. The family from the new German Emperor for the one lave decided that they can't afford It OF
condolenca
‚ op ̧! When they realized that it would cost the Eniporur: youngster £100 every time that he wanted his mother to sing him to sleep, cash up, or no concert, they decided that no baby could stand it without mortgaging the
(HANDICAP)-Under 7 years of age. Prizes presented by the Committee.
About a dozen little maidens competed for this price, which was gained by gaite a little girl, who had to get ever so many yards of a start, but was being rapidly overtaken by the others.
1st. Mies Rodger; Zad Miss Stopani, Srd Misa Kemp.
19.
5.10 p.m.-BICYCLE RACE 1 MILE.- Post Eatrics,Start on the Saddle. Prize presented by E R. Betilios. Eng
Steward an exceedingly well for this A bicycle race on a grass track could prize. Leading from the start he never hardly be expected to form a brilliant allowed any of the other competitors to get avent. The three competitora laboured
Fritz
Lammert made & plucky and almost wheating. Hayllar had an easy victory, anccessful rash for the first place. Stow-leading from the beginning and winning by
good for his about a lap. d's slaying power was tou opponent, however, and enabled him to touch
it is a little disheartening to be, told by
General Cameron that we inve just received instructions from Home to pre. paro our defences with regard to the means we have at our disposal,' That, notwithstanding the severe kicking propensities of the modern shboting irons, I am quite prepared to practice shooting if it be a matter of life and death; but if our defences that have cost so much and tha guns which we have paid for are properly looked after, where is the neces
ity for the entire community becoming "shootists '}'
hat no doubt language originated with thuso fair creatures-bence the expression.
Mother tongue.
BROWNIE.
yet
India. Italy. Japan.
• Lagos.
Western Australia.
2--Orders on the Countries marked * are
Ed. in the £1, for which the romitter should allow. All such orders must be expressed in British currency the death of the late
3-The commission charged is as follows (according to the currency the Order in drawn in
The Chiman-ft i wouble m not | Up to 2, or $10, or ?
21:
20,.....2.20 conta.
£5, or 325, or R 50,040 £1, or $35, or B 70,9,50
11 £10, or 850, or R100,0.80
B150 8100.
missionary settled. The mail cash began to come into circulation here at the beginning of the up to lim. Just at the finish, however, † hard, but could not of couraé make good That if the means we are at our dis. Sedentary? Well I rather guess Sar the Bad Cold, superciliously, a culties attending the circulation Onless drawn on India, when R150 is the
Busi *Is your father a man of sedentary hab-ey and titings-London Ted. Bils present Chinese month, the second.
nem is very much injured by the great
No Order mount exceed £10 or $50 am the oldest being living. I have been big cash-nose but the very he is. He sits on me every time he sees posal is to be interpreted to mean our me 1 Life.
with men ever since they invaded these now socepted. The cash do not now sit limit), nor will more than two such Orders
biggest being Defences without the promised gube, and
EMPLOYERS of Murrents will be pleased to regions, and will stay with them to the end calate by reason of their being regulation be issued to the same person, in favour of
A to include the H.K. R.A. (under-com-lents that there is a movement on foot to child, why so boastful! You are an infant ash, but simply by shote being up to the same payee, by the same rost.
gaunt, hoery spectre rose and said: “My ba edges to separate them. The time wa20-5.15 p.m.-220 YARDS FLAT RACE
mand of General Gordon), then I shall mistresses at least three evenings in
The wesk-Puick.
compared to
of weight. This is very Money Orders on the United King- › 'me." Who are you T
certain standard four sotonda longthan last year,
p. p. o. cards round at once, and pastor, that you were going to reform of
rainous to Din I understand you I to say, asked them the Joke about the Boarding House nay, impcsality of buying silver with granted by means of Postal Notos, sto tradewing to the difionky dom foresen soms not exceeding £6 Are ButterNebraska State Journal.
these copper cash. The now small currency which seo separate neties or the Hong- The Hon. A. P. MacEwen; Second That it is all very well to talk about the man. I did reform last year and this year seems to have done you a great deal of prove awkward to us, asumistion of Sama not exceeding 850 may be res
had reformed 18th, said the young
OMAKA -Man--Your sojourn in Textwo to one of our big cab-is going to kong Postal Guide, Prize presanted by the Committee. Mösare 1. Maclean, acre on: A Davisonery Apirit, but that I have no burn. I am trying to reform the tatuation good must to a fas olimaks Returned to the thy wash, the ads of soniation
Burdelle
To would explain wasn't the climate, it was the exercise by get accustomed to the new denomine charge of one per cont. for cashing them-
Invalid-1 feel like a new man, but If which was easy. We shall however by and mitted between the Ports of China be Dine one who
means of Postage Stamps, subject to why there is so much more coughing to the Wa haver could prevail on you to sake tund That, speaking of shooting, it is to be square inch in a church congregation than exercise here. I was on the jump all The Emperos prooooded the other day to
hoped that our riflemen will abstain much-vezed question of the hour. Boston of the air 1
in a theater andiones he would solve the time in Texas, Wall, well Effects the altar in the Sun, outside the Chi from cultivating the babit of making a Commantsalih
Noontipodes Omake gate
22nd March,
lat, H. F. Hayllary 2nd C, Kaw-Tide
the taps first, although the tive competitors 4 min. 20 neus, were so close that it was difficult for the
d
Lat, W. Steward, B.N.; 2nd, Fritz Lam-
mart-Time, a seconda.s
3.30 pm. THROWING THE CHICKET ALL-Wioners at previous Meetings aat Hongkong and elsewhere to be penalised five yards. Prize presented by the Hongkong Cricket Club,
O. S. Bar, 91 yarda 6 inches.
(HANICAP)-First Prizs prosented by:
Bend
ek security elsewhere.
2 yds., W. Scenard R N.; 8 yds; C. E. Higginbotham, 58th Regt. Byds; and RR. Burder, 8 yda, entered.
lat, 0. E. Higginbotham 38th Regiment (6 yards given); And, A. Maclean (scratch.)
Time 25 secs,
ing desire to shoot at a man who won't vanish and who shoots bank at me.
some
ur aloney Orders can be granted at Hong
va koug or Shanghai on Ports where there des
ancing of the Hongkong Post Offices
By monia of Portal Notes,