No. 8473.-MAHCH 8, 1890.]
FRAGRANT WATERS' MURMUR That there has been some mis rubension, about the preparations for the reception of the Duke of Connauglit,
That if it be granted that one or two of the lending representative men in the Co any were omitted fron the. Committee, thoro is not very much to e-mplain about in the mode of procedure.
That the illumination of the public build- inga and the chlaf honge was tho prinot pal thing to be done, and the public offices were to be lighted up by means of a vote in Council.
That the Publio Ball, bad it been prasible orgamotable, would have been essentially
a public matter, but its sollapse, seorned, to render a public meeting almost anne- Cossary,
That to the principle of publicity, when any questions concerning the public go. nerally have to be settled, no main of aanse would ever dream of objurting. That in public questions the sentiment of "cliqueisin' ought never to enter, however much it may away relents in social malters.
That it would have been perhaps the better plan to have consulted a public mesling before the Pr gramme was telegraphed for the Doka's approval, but the pereis. fent fuilure of the en-called 'mass ravet ings clearly showed that the public had not bean greatly outraged. That the Race weak had auch to do with the independent action of tlie Committee, and I do not think any lote and curner' policy was intended.
That the calling of the public meetings, after the programme was setiled upon and approved by the Royal visitor, was a Mistake
Tint
its,
stone with masonic honours.
is
That the evidence sufficient for a Jadge (or a Jury) to decide against any one in a civil action might not be deemed auf cient in a criminal charge; and here to hayo no Public Prosecutor to tako up
•such cases..
That the Honorary Secretary of the Athletic
Sports deserves the greatest credit for the energy ho has displayed and the pains he has taken to make the meeting of to day a succes, and the rosult is apparent in tha
duprecedented number of prizes and of entries for the various evento
That while little or nothing is being doos. to open the West River for trade, I 500 that our Gallic neighbours are taking time by the forolock, and they may soon be making bag in the sunshine of success, while our Representative at Peking is dosing over his duties in the roost truly Oriental fashion,
BROWNIE
HONGKONG AMATEUR ATHLETIO SPORTS.
ANNUAL MEETING.
Saturday, the 8th March, 1890, Patrons His Excellency the Admini. atrator, Francis Fleming, CM.G. His Ex- cellutiny Vice-Admiral Sir Nowell Salmon, V.C., KC. His Excellency Major General J. P. Edwards, as, E.; His Honour, The Acting Chief Justice.
Judges Hon. A. J. Leach; Captain Davidson, lat A. & S. H.; A. G. Wies, Beg. R. K. Leigh, Esq.
Judges Danding-Col. Chater, Ist A. & S. H.; David Gillies, Esq. Captain Q, C. Anderson; F. W. Koch, Esq., (Judge, of Exorcisos on German Horse).
of
Handicappers-A. K. Travers, Esq. C. H. Thurepro, Esq.; G. A. Caldwell Esq., and Hostor Sampson, Tag, (Hand perks of the Course:Jalin Grant, Esq.
of Bicrolo Race). Clerke John
Beq.
Start, Thompson, Esq.; F. A.; Bagoland, ag
Time Keepers-R. Franse Smitli, Esq.; Hector Sampson, Esq.
Treasurer -A. G. Stephen, Esq. Ilon, Secretary ?—W. H. Young, Eag
These sports took place on the Race- course to-day under very favourable condi- tione, and were highly extccessful.
That the variouavpinions expressed about the
The at wall attendance-that on the one hand the Dilamma reflected upon the Committendance of spectators was very large, the tee, and on the other upon the objectors grand stand and enclosure being crowded, -reminded one ofra vestry meating; but that the general desire to celebrate the While, the rails on the inner side of the
ccasion of the Duke's risit, in a manner
course were lined by a gathering that re- creditable to British subjects all the mind one of the Race Week. The whole world over, was clearly manifested.
of the arrangemauts in connection with the The work of any public movemetik over accomplished by the Sub-Commit-weeting were admirably carried out, (that ke and the lion's share thereof by the in a great measure to the exertions of the Secretary. That the Traya Reclamation scheme inson. Secretary, Mr W. H. Young), and boon ro-christened the Now Harbour thera was nota hitch from the beginning to Works, and the Duke of Connaught, the end of the lengthy programine. The who is a high Freemason, will lay the first competition in most of the events was very That the re-appointment of Mesara Erri keen, especially so in the racing, where iko and J. J. Keswick on the Legislative times generally were remarkably fast, as Connell is an incidunt of moro thun pase- ing importance, and .. the Acting compared with those of past years, This Governor took the occasion to make one may be accounted for to a considerabló ex of these neatly-turned tittle speeches for tent by the condition of the track. The which he is becoming í
famous.
was probably the best That Me Byriu-tsitally styled the Senior Veterene' Rece
Unofficial
Member, t., the Father of exhibition of that kind the old re- the House-can show a record of good sidents' havo ever given, and Mr Young work on the Council, and tha Dommunity hope that his great experience will long had a very creditable win in 13 seconda. retain at the disposal of the Council. That the appointment of Dr He Kai, in The International Tag of war was even place of Mr Wong Shing, will, I fancy, more exciting than this event usually in, meet the wishes of Chinese and and the victory for Scotland was undeniably, ropeans alike, for the new member has the result of superior judgment and brawn boru virtaally the representative of the Chinese community during the notoinal applied to the pulling of the rope. Freign of his predeceatur. That the Hou. Hu Kai will bring to his duties in the Council not only an in- timate knowledge of the Chinese views and feelings, but the power to place these clearly before his colleagues. That the Hon. Wong Shing, whom you
were wont to call the
the 'silent member' is
a most worthy gentleman, but he is low
In addition to the prizes mentioned in the programme, the Sports Committee gave third prizes for the 120 yards Douglas Challenge Cup Race, tho 220 yards
Race and the Veterans' Raco,
The remainder of the prizes were given away by Mes Fielding Chacks.
The Ladies' Pures was prosented to the winner, R. E; Humphreye, immediately and possesses no readiness in gising ux-after the race, by Miss Gaskell,
to the vast amonot of know- pression Jedge ho possesses about his countrymen. That much talk and a great deal of time bave been wasted over the now Central Market, and it would be well were a start mad.
pon the remodelled structure,
without any market
The Band of the lat A. & S. Highlanders,
as by kind permission of Col. Ubater and off-
on ordinary typhoon will probably leave cers, played during the afternoon.
All
minater laks hours, and days, The programme was finished about 630,
TILL CHINA MAIL
Entrants, O. E. Holworthy (soratab), F. C. Dundas (8 yds.), A. da Costa (9 yds.) J. M. Atkinson (scratch), Walter Steward, R. N. (5 yds.), R. Markwick (0 yds)
F. 0. Dundas R. Markwick
J. M. Atkinson: The
K
paco was very hot all the way and the distanco was covered in the remarkably good time of 221sce. Dundas kept a good lead most of the way and won easily.
7.-BICYCLE BACE, HALF-MILE (Handicap) Start on Saddle; first and second prize by Bicycle Club.
Entrants, A.Denison, E. L. Collingwood, 0. H. W. Kew, soratch, C. H. W. Aitken (30 yds), J. W Kow (50 yda:), J. J, H. Sample (90 yds.)
1
2
3
J. J. H. Sample C. H. W. Aitken C. H. W: Kow Sample,
who had fat tas much of a start, led all the way and won by thirty yards, Aitken catching him up fast at the finish. Time, Imin. 34100
8.-HA-MIZE FLAT RACE (Post Entries.) Open to Non-Commissioned officers aud men of H. M. Services, including Polies; winners at previous meetings in Borg- kang or elsewhere to be penalised; Erst prize, $20; second prize. 810; third prizo, 35; presented by J. J. Francis, Haq, Q.0.
Pte. Gorman (91rt). Pie. Murdoch, (Dtai) Ganda Singh
1
2
|
Gedge led most of the way, but coming down the straight, Humphreys passed lune aid Gedge then gave up the race, Tiine ô min, 6 scó.
De
K
- TOO LITTER FALL FOR HOUSE DELINGEN
They are at ligger
enches, willing
each odber higher than a uile, and the laring English companies thinking of the over. growing German competition. Add to this. the unadul demand for steamer officers owing to the early opening of the Tientsin river.
hoodsome roturn in the shape of rents for
THE BAY OF OFFICERS ON BOARD the additional etalla provided. It seems to In many instaneca, the howe-drains COASTING STEAMERS. me that the matter alould be represented have, for some part of their length, at Novico, writes as follows to the 3,-0. to His Excellency this Governor audare least, too little fall. It is, everywhere
Doily Neles-Sir.--Will you allow ing a commendation made that provision should
the Morcantile 19. VETERANS' RACE-120 Yarda Flat Racob aade in next year's estimates for execut desirable that house-draina should have a little of your valuable space to say a few
good fall. Hers it is specially important; words regarding officers in Handicap)-Competitors to be over 35 ing the required extension of this market.because of the small volume of sewage,
Marine
It seems to me that affeira în the years of age and of not less than 10 years TEE VARIOUS HEALTH DISTRIuns. large size of the drains, and the improper Shanghai, among our slipping merchants, residence in India, China or the Tropics; The measurement of lenament dwellings substances that there is good sonson to bo- are at a pretty pass, first prize presented by the Hon. Pis
have Clinter:
assend, prize by Sports Commit is practically completed in the Central and are the lion often introduced into them in tce.
ing the results obtained is being proceeded sixty, seems, generally, to be looked upon K. Leigh (scratch), Capt. Rumey a N. (6 office permits.
Entrants-W. H. Young (scratch), R with as rapidly as the routing work of the as en amplo fall. I am of opinion that, whenever practicable, a fall of at least one in yards), G. Anderson (yarde), H. B.
thirty or one in twenty-five akonla bo uted. I freely admit that house-drains with Robinson, M. (10 yarda), J. Kirkwood (12 yards.)
going orgured during the month call gradients of end in sixty, or even less, en engut teie omplotunity for os hang
to work perfectly. But to do in,
Engineers a requites freely diluted zonego, woll chosen large self-appreciation have ages ago hand
двота all appliances, and
use.ed themselves together. They demanded care in
was it taking advantage of the hour ?— Here there are no water cicnets or other higher wages. It is stated that they auc- appliances which give an automatio ftual. Consequently steep gandionth shanka bo ceeded, that third engineers, so it is adopted, whenever possible. There are but rumoured, now got $83 a month, contrast- ing vividly with the chief officer's $75. Poor Fifty Dollars, what does he say
ing for reinark.
COXTRACTS.
W. H. Young, who got a very good start,
·HOON MCCALLUM, ** made the pica a hat un, and there was a
Sanitary Superintendent, Young touched the tape Hongkong, 7th March, 1800. apital TEC several yards abord of Burnie, Leigh a good third, Time 19 sec-a remarkably
time for the Veterans, good time
20. INTERNATIONAL TUO-OP-WAR--8 mea a side. England. Scotland-National ty to be decided by that of the father to be pulled over 15 foot ng epikes or nails allowed no sitting down no hodea to be be dug in the ground before pulling
THE DRAINAGE OF THE PEAK.
DISTRICT.
tion.
What
The following report, by the Hon. O. few cases, in the Peak District, where Chadwick, 0.3.G., was laid on the tableplo gradients could not be obtained,
It is argued that under the present at the meeting of the Sanitary Board Felderly at the cost of a little extra excava
uxigent circticnstances of Shanghai trade yesterday
I have in another communication, p int. ships officers, having duo regard tu To the President and Members of the cut to the Board this ficcessity for the commen weal (which don't always
Sanitary Board, to be decided by, ons pull.-Prizes prequest I have examined the drainage syservices. so that I will not puranethis sub.the British motto Nover hit a man wheti
Gentlemen,-In accordance with your amplifying this bye-laws as regards house-identify isa.f with quo's puckets), and
ject further at present,
of their | dowa,' should not lako argill wait a Canual obstructions are an invariable
and strike. incident to the carly history of any bollietis, ofiocre patiently loyal. We do we sus maineers successfully desira
a not bi hier wagan, but of course we
4011.
tean of the Penk district.
THE CONDITION OF THE SEWERS."
soated by the Club Gerinavia
RN, Teams Engib Captain May. Paynter Olarke, B.N., Licut, Hinkley, RN., Bajor Barker, R.E.. O. H. Potts, The points, to which I directed my at-drainage system, more especially when Surgeon Major F. . Burrow, Lieut. Bar. tention, word:-The workmanship and building is going on in the district. To ton, BML. Capt. Siniranda, R. A. 3
design of the sewers, their integul cop-guard against these or rather to ensure can ro-form the Association (not Scotchy-Col, Anderson, Inspector Camer-dition, regards deposit, as to the stato of their prompt removal, supervision is re.that stage, sailors cannot attain to, Ptc. Conelly Gorman, who made a capitalen, Dr. Lowson, J. Melns, D. Kennedy, the air within thons, as to the location of quired.
somo say, too menn and jealous, and ethora race of it, was penalised 10 yards owing to
At the present momont the person who too independent and lofty), and be content his winning the race last yent. He canio Capt. Gardiner, & Stowart, Capt. David the outfalia and the banner of treating the
Booras, away from the others easily just on the
swage thereat I also made ser af looks after the working of the Peak with a Bar, Billiard and Reading tape, winning by a couple of yazds.
The English team, conched by Capt. observatious sa to the direction of the air-Drainage las other functions to perform, Never would we take unfair advantage Gunda
ander the Surveyor General. The super. We'll wait till trade is slack, companies third: Time, 2min: Sjzee.
Rumsoy, spent their strength at the first,currente in the sewers." Singh and Conelly together made a capital while the Scotch who were tarily The general workmanship of the severe vision will be better performed by a man banded and sailors at a discount, and so borsed by Mr W. Legge, lay back, and is good, and the gradients are quito out- specially appointed under the Water and fight like the trae British-noilor, against after getting firmly rottled, pulled their foient, oven in the fastest portions, to Drainage Department or by the Sanitary all odds.
In reward for this perhaps the companies opponents denn vor, without giving wayscoure solf-cleansing velocity, with a Buara's Ineprotor.
without much pressure, might vodude muc an inch; do?. Anderson, the "and can, small flow of water. The internal cou
pay to wuks up, the extra saluries of the looking as if he was about to run away dition of the acwers was tested, by
Four-
As to complants, due to cavacs not con- Engineers, and in retam sobscribo to the with the whole crowd. One pull decided ing water down the manholes, sacuvasisely, nected with the sewers, I will give an Officers Changling davciation Feeling
commencing at the lower end, and observ
example. A complaint was made of a myself extremely puzzled, perhaps svine of ing the mankole below that down which it was Mile That Race-Presented by Jalan Spoured. In every case, but one, the Erat question, there was be manhole, and on disposed to enlighten me and the com Lapraik, Esg to bo wou two years in lush brought away a small quantity of enrefal examination ne lenkage was found, wanity on what must be a public notifor
but tho putrescent carcass of a cat was die second bucketfal of succession before becoming the property deposiy, the seco
covered under bridge near by of a Compatitur; second prize by Sports passed through, protically, clean. It is The existing outfalls were not intended Committer.
clear, therefore, that a moderato Bow of
wage stil sullico to keep these sowers free to be fuel. I am of opiator, that the time from deposit; and render them inofis at hand, when the sewage of this district abould be concentrated to two outfalls fensive.
only.
9.-HERELE RACE, 120 YARDS, 10 FLIGHTS. Winzers at previous meetings at long kong or elsewhere to be penalised 24 surds; first prize, presented by Hen. A.
P. MacEwen; second prize, by Sports Committes; fist three in cach cat to run in the final
Entenuta. Denison (penalised 21 yards), F. L. Jackson, L. C. Barff G. B. Potts (ponalised 24 yds.), C. F., folworthy, Capt. C. Davidson, E. L. Collingwood.
Cap'. Davidson
E. L Collingwood F. L. Jackson
2
3
Capt. Davidson, who came to the front soon after the start, kept the lead and won easily.-Time, 193 suc.
10-LADIES PARSE, HALF-MILE FLAT RACE (Handicap)-First and second prizes given by the Ladies of Hongkong to be presented immediately after tho race by Min Garkell,
Lammert (5 yds.), R. Humphreys (20. Entrants: Gedge (scratch), R. F.
yds.), F. C. Dundas (25 yds )
1. ፱.
Humphreys
R F. Lammert
the contest.
A DEAD CAT.
21.-DQUOLAS CHALLENGs Cue-Quarter condition of the water, as it passedateuch from the sewers. At the point in your numerous correspondenta night" bo
Entrants, J. M. Alkinson, R. Markwick, Walter Steward, R.N., E. J. Collingwood R. E. Humphreys,
J: M. Atkinson W, Steward
V. L. Collingwood Atkinson and Stoward had a close race just before the finish, but the modico's form Tins 50era. ·
water
As the present moment, the normal flow is excocdingly.small, consisting of a stream about 1 to 2 in width at the bottom of the pipe, and consequently from 2/29 to p/36 in depth. This bagly suffices to establish a self-cleansing velouter, even with the steep gradients that prevail. It is not,
wis found; tnt the deposit was, in every enso, of a femporary character, removable a moderate dush; each as a bucketful of water poured down briskly,
NEWCHWANG.
8th February. Tho brat day of spring, sccoralug to the native calendar, wa on the 35th of the 1st monch, (4th inal) and, as if to bear out the fact, the weather was quite mild for several, THE OUTFALL TOWARDS ABERDEEN,
days, quite a thaw set in the rouds becanis The fluent of the three systems dis- very heavy for curts and horses, and the i charging into the Aberdeen valley should on the river had a rotten appearance..
The be collected and carried down to the lower wil has changed to the Noah sgain and and flatter part of Bu
the valley where it should the thermometer (Fahr.) shows 203 degreen be used to
this purpose can, I believe, befand so serve as the last judging f
from the iltick at sufficient distance from a road on from ness of the ico on the
ivory 28 to 36 inches. which ensures any European dwelling in peavent it from about 13 inchce only ugust 28 to being a luce In this manner, the in previous years, yet iyos say the season
Was the betler and he won easily after all-rofore, surprising that a slight doppsit site for this igato a garden, A suitablo.f of frost. The winter thus far has not been
23-STEEPLE CHASE-HALF MILE, 9Jamps First prize presented by J. Y. V. Vernon, Beg; bacond prize by Sports Committee.
Entrants, Capt. Dividson, H. S. Wood. cock, J. 1. Laing, F. L. Jackson, W. E.
. i. Putts.
H. J. Gadge Humphreys and Lainnert made the run-Rust, ning all the way. At the finish Laminiert tried to spurt, but the effort was not anc cessful-Humphreys beading him by a fow yards at the lapr.-Tino, 2 min, 8 aer,
11-HO JUMP-Prize by R. E. Leigli,
Esq.i Entrants:-G. H. Petta, Capt. 3. David son, L. C. Bert, J. M. E, Maclado,
Captain Davidson, 6 ft 3 in. Machado dropped out of the competition atancarly stage, leaving the contest between Captain Davidson Potts and Harif, each of although he touched the bar at whom jumped well, Captain Davidson, lawer elavation, sleared bis 5 ft. 11 in. sasily. Potts and Barf finished an inch lower.
13.-Biorele Race Ove Mils (Haudiesp.) Start on saddle; first prize presented by G. E. Noble, Esq.; seccad prize. by Sports Committee.
Entrauta:-A. Denisou (scratch), O. H. W. Kow (20 yards), C. H. W. Aitken (30 yards) J. W. Kew (50 yards), J. J. H. Sample (50 yards)
Q. II. W. Aitken JJ. H. Sample.
A. Denison
1
1
H. 8. Woodcock Capt. Davidson. Captain Davidsin and Woodcock raced home together, the others having collapsed at the jumpe. At the last jump-a pretty staff to over water-huth waikin tugether and plumped into the ditch. Woodcock scrambled out slightly ahead of his compa. aiu, and Davideour was unable to catch bin
np.
•
A DEFECTIVE SEWER. The excaption to the immediate removal of the Jupait by the first Bush, was bserved in the case of a length of the
Mount Rollot sewer near to It.”B. L. 63 Flere five buokata of water were required to
03 enters the Bower.
sewage will be dispused of effectively, and will be à lata on roads have bee
pollution of the atram below will be very good for traffic, except a few days sje
This stremi al- whan the thaw melted the tow prorunted effectually.
#xd
though not as present used for douestie produse has been sterou up its large purposes should be protected from pol-qusutties for shipment by the first vessel. lution so na to be it for us about it We hear of a now stea nor company aboít be wanted.
The luxuriant crop of self- ta start, under foreign and native owner.
5800iatio
sium will go in Eur' a share of the freights ex
NORU BARTON,
lection,
Test couplete remoral of deposit. Att tomatoes, immediately below the pre-ship, and sieu that a Gennan atcummer this point, the house-drain from B. L. sent outfalls, shews that the sewage is
suitable for irrigation.
Moreover I believe that the establish This house-drain has, necessarily, a very
The port keeps up its fame for livelinoes, moderato fall; and I have reason to easpectent of gardens, on the lower part of the and there are parties, dices, concerts, to Aberdeen valley, will tend to facilitate the say nothing of the usual bowling and other that it contains deposit, either on acreant of faulty constraction, deficient water removal of oxoruts, by creating a demand matches, to prevent one going to alap till supply or improper age. I have ordered for it, and thus insuring couplete ou the small hours in the morning. That is it to be opened Phich has been the source
ale news for you, and there is none other At this point,
A POPULAR FALAOK,
to give.-N.-U. Daily News............... 35-Consolation Rasz-120 Yards, Post of many cmplaints, there is
Victoria On should be united by means of RELIGIOUS SERVICES
The two systems of sowers to the wost of Entries; open to all computitute (except tank which receires the angel che those in events Nos. Bent 14) who have house only, B. B. L. 59. The
frohe Austin Ars, so as to av 8.30 2.x. Mais ar 11. Holy Com
langt of Bewer along the new road in
ST. Jons's CATREIBAL →→ Porada: Servico- tün but not won a prize; prizo presented tion of water in this tenement appears to common cutfall at the cap. The bust union at he 11 ucluck fervice in the by Hus. P. Ryrie.
be anall that the tank only fills and
way of dealing with this client wil itself once Battants-L 0. Alroy, C. E. Holwor-discharges
of sulphate of
Evensong et Maria) month. fron to its contents, the tank fa itself have
My bi
direction object in observing the
using
A
10
thy, J. A. Lawson, F. L. Jacksun, A. dadays, Prior to the 90, or even three end it down into the City system of drain. 18, 3rd, ked si fit any) Sundays in the
Queta.
C. E. Holworthy J. A. Lawson J., C. Airey
2
Tals was a very oloso rice, Holwerthy winning ca the tape in 19 seer.
been a scures of nuisance,
The
tomatic flush tanks act adminbly;
s
USION URURO-Mimeter
ter Rav, G. .
of the currant of air through the sower, Bandied Services at II AM. and 7-9
as 10 enable ine
was jo
ի
facla, recorded
perea that in P.M. Temporary
but would naturally, be more efficient locally, disproving the
they received more sewage, and dischargedous steep grment, there is n
there ntents oftener,
visible
up-Tualt
if sower-gas like in
weeding
Uisy Hall
GERMAN BETHESDA
Theatru,
frequently observed, This is pouring outing e chimney, and Gertadh language, by Rev. F.Hartninzin,
week, and months to pa round, tho events having been admirably kept up Jarde start but had 150 knocked off, led till action of Health Ordinauce at the meet-gmell from a manhole or ventilator is I! the whole the descending ourront
and things do not get any more for to tho
than the fareer with his claret,
eeting place,!
CHAPEL-Sorvico ia smoke On raising the manhole covers, a bad
through the ventil, every Sunday, at half-past ten a.., in the am WE8
Chapel of the Berlin Foundling BousE, not to be wondered at considering the small ators at the top.
West The direction nas detormined by means
Point SANITARY SUPERINTENDENT'S ·
atross of highly concentrated, and I aus
ST. PETER'S SEAMEra Onuncu, Sailors' LEPORT FOR THE MONTH OF
of the cloud of smoke produced by the past, putrescent rowuge, which was staying juxta-position of animonin and bydrochierio Elonie-Service su Sunday, at 114.M. and FEBRUARY 1890.
through them. It would have caused an
Thumday, at F. The Holy avid, DRAINAGE WORKS, -
equally bad amalt if it had been carried
At the outlet the current was found to be Communion is administered on the Second Sampla, who was originally allowed 200 The prosecutions annotioned for I reach of past one iu n'bucket.
Unly once, did I pero-ive any offensive ascending, then descending strongly. On Sunday in the month at 7:00 .5 on the
Sund Firat Third Sundaya, at NoO on the within the last 50 yards, when Aitken paeseding held on the 3ist January last bar walked along the road. This cine the of suveho increneed. At the t
predis minated, and increased in strength when Fourth Sunday, at Eventing Service. liar and won easily. Sample stoerod with one
Services are conducted by the Rev. J. A. badly at the finish, otherwise he stood a victions obtained in each case and to The flux if sewer-tainted air was tenipor from the sew
through the il-fitting joints of the cover of the hill a strong down draft waa obzerved Turner, in the WABLETIN Motos Ilonas
and here there 1.27 Queen'e Read | East, on Sundays at 9:45 be blasts the Bokhara Rock, when 1,-FIERCINE ON TER GERMAN HOBIE good chance of winning. Time, 3 min. 514 tial penalties inflicted. The correspondence grynly for, gh phased and repassed / train the sewer above, A
First Prine, proson ted by Sports Comunit-Déc.
showing the reason for the exception la
in sirculation. es
Sr. Joru's CHURCH, Garden Ron- ten Judze, F, W. Kỏch, Erg.
found to be alternating in direction, the Cansing breac the need for a Ball entered for this event, and the competiti n
Only W. Jackson and J. II. Underwood 18.-100 YARD CHALLENGE CT--PICS, the chie! renting Ioan gather the apst are times that day, and sab strong ameil Geuorally the currents word 4.. and 3 B.
much more persistent nuisance was ating ed by I. N. Mody, Esq. to be win two this section lies in the circumstance that early; I bays stover purocired it aguir. descending screent on the whole predominu. Mass and Sermon, 5.30 P, Evén
On several sccutions the current ing Service, Benediction. scary in sucession before becoming the when contracts ars entered into for build proced by the surface-channel rewed in too asms naubale in opposita waa, rather temey Jackson won by ons geta finished.
eceives
directives in either property of s Dompetitor; second prize ing houses a late day of the month is fixed Rural Building lat
or side, the seango There is, therefore, ir completion. presented by Mr Justice Fielding Clarks for their com
manhole ander observation. Gret three in each heat run in the frequently a rush to blah the house to an of which are not
thewers. able ferite to outer on the 1st day of the final.
Aimilar alterna Or Wednesday ......
following month so as to accure rent as early
tions in current were observed, but th
worhaps owned, and the air moned colder than
That
and
Ader
That the Acting Governor may well pass
cre
So many
works of paramount importance
That
even tho
ara under way.
extension of Government
Bousserally admitted-night stand:
rocm in
over unit something
Appended are the details:--
2-120 YARDS FLAT Rice (Handicap).
Frist prize presented by D. R. Sasson, Ergsecond prize
Committee, Freiatsin pals by Spruta in the final
That I have given up all hope of Victoria point.
College over getting pompleted. That the Gap lock, the Central Market, the Drainage, the Ponk Water Supply, the Water Mains, the new Mountain Lodge, the Praya Reclamation, and the new system of roads are all to come when, oh when, can they be accomplished? That it is immaterial when a public work is decided upon Victoria College was voted for doring, two or thres tenures of Govdroment, and is not water-tight even auch being the case, the Aeling Go-
That
veruor might do general blow-up? among the Departments before he tackles
• the Nokhara Rocka.
That I think most residents will agree that
Governor Des Voeux
in making right
a clean breast of the cost of the new Bali-
room
That
at Government. Hour.
at hent-Eatrania, O. P. Holworthy,
L. Collingwood, J. M. Atkinson, R. Mark wick, A. da Costa, R. F. Drury.
E. L Collingwood, 7 yards,
J. M. Atkinson, 2 yards,
R. Markwick, & yards,
Time, 15 secs.
C. H. W. Aitken, C. N. Young.
1
2
3
one exception, been fualitatoil, con-
Lif
which of a tenement, the drains
unicated to the
public
from
to 230
To set up I am of opinion that the day) was noctorkinly warm CPIUM—New Patua, veshipa:"
Entrants-J. M. E. Machado, F. C. Duu possible. This rish interferos with the Peak & more are so constructed as to be day, 4. da Cista, E. La Cullingwoud, Roper Romplation of the house, and, of capable of conveying away the sewage from ward, F.N., G. F. Lammert, K. F. Denry, reyor to grant his certificate till the Las ablu uinti, ar nay danger to health, Marckwick, J. M. Atkinson, Walter Ste-course, it is quite impossible for the Sarthe district, without cuting any apprecian Monday. The brvations canrak L. C. Atrey.
J. M. Atkinson
F Dundas
E. L. Collingwood
2
THE CAUSES OF THE NUISANCES. S
The nasces which have beon the cause of as much complaint may be, for the most
(1) To'an kundoquate water-supply.
bo takou as establishing, any cupnection betwun temperatore nișd the movements of sew.r-air; to do this they would haio to be carried one on an extended sont, and with much greater precision than was possi- ble with the appliances at my dispon
(3) To defective construction. or, at It is probable that the force of this wind,
least, improper urego of botso-draine,
and its direction, as regards the openings, To cast (3.)
have more influence on the sir current than casual obstructions, due to mak ing connectione, or to building oper the difference of temperature inside tho ations, pieces of brick and the like, sewer and outside, and blocking the drain, (4.) To want
has been complied with. That inc uve
unce occurred to could-be tenants ap- peurs certain. Invidkorda havo in some instances, from their point of view, fost a In the first heat Atkinson won easily in
month's rent. Architects have suffered part traced to the following causes 2nd beat Entrants, F. C. Dondas, G.10) seca., Dundas boing second. The second soyance and contractors have been wor ried. The remely lies with owners and Lammert, W. S. Taylor, L 0. Airay, eat was won by E. L. Collingwood in II
zeca, U. E. Holworthy being second middle of a month be fixed for the comple architects. It is simple. Lot a day in the the dual heat Dr. Atkinson won by completion of the week, and then have the dwall- of yards in leess.; Cullingwood a fairing completed so that it will have a fair sbance of turning out que that may be safe. 14.HIGHLAND FLING.Open to Soldiers is espante arising fun structural de ly occupied withoet injury to the health of and Police (post entries not allowed). Too. This is the abject of the scution in Competitors to be in full Highland question and tenants should be its chief Costume Judges: Colonel Chalaz
It is to supporters.
in future building con
F. C. Dundas, 4 yards,
G. P. Lammert, 2 yarda.
C.-E. W. Aitken, 5 yards,
Time, 124 recs.
Final Heat-
J. M. Atkinson, Dend heat, F, O. Dundas,
E. L. Cullingwood,
cetimates are curious things, and have A power of changing their skins which would I put the chamelson out of the run- ning, That the public, while ready to make Go- venment House worthy of the Colony would like to know what can be done in that direction for $25,000, and bow much more for $10,00 That while congratulating the Jockey as hea. On being run off afterwards, Dundas
upon the great success of the last me ing. Iwould point out the great need there is for a how Grand Sland, from which the racing could be seen" That speaking of the fortunato aquisition of Mr Gora Buath as C. C. it teny be re- membered that the Club has ever boou fortunate in thefr selection Lo:
that pust
1
That the Fugar Befinery meeting was a curious indication of the Indiyrence of the investing public, when the dividend
nfairs,
The whole three heats were very close, the third the closest of the three. The ge- neral impression was that Alkinson touched the tape tret, but it was declared a dead
won by 3 yards. Time, 122 secs.
third.
Pta, R. Kelly, A. Cor. A. & 8. H. 1. Lance Corp. Saunderson, D. Co. 2 Pte. J. Stewart, D. Co.
3
MARKITĘ.
of supervision and mausge
-
REMOVAL OF THE. VEKSILATING, OPENINGS,
The observationz sorve, however, to shew that a steady ascending current does not To causes having no connection with obtain. That foul mella issa from The sawers.
(ō.)
is they are temporary, not persistent ; and as
quotations BoxRoxo, March 8,
480
New Bonates, cash, 482,,
Now bleiwa, c carl
520/130 Allowance, Tasir. 3. Jás Old Malwa, cash,
Old
Alkiwance, Tauf 1604 Pereiun, Vily,wel 6207.3). Allowance, Teiz... 16645 Persian, Papor fud 530/540 Allowance, faels... 8043
Exchange. Hosoroka, Maroli 8.
On London-
Bank, Wire,
ז
Urs demand FIT.
5J
10 days' aight;
months' sight,
Credits, 4 Documentary, 4 moontlu'
Paris
The effect of the deficient water-supply is ventilatore, from time to time it a fact, but David Cillica, Esq.;. and Captain Ander will make proviu hoped that ownes twofold. In the first place, the flow in re the games issuing frêm, tõe ventilators are at
On demand; son first prize. 25, pratented by Denote that the completion of the contract duced in volume) and in the second place, ono diffused throughout the ever-changing Gillies, Baq, second prize, 816, present will be indicated by the obtaining of the
it is duly concentrated As long atmosphere, thess odoure pan cause ru real Credits, 4 months, miglak, ed by Captain G. G. Audurson. required certihoute. No doubt attempts water has to be drawn from walls, and car danger to health. The original position. of On Berlin-
wil be made to make this lever to inried by hand, servants will use a little the ventilating openings in the middle of
Chi deinstd,.... water so possible and use it over and over the path-way washjectionable, because any On New York crease fees etc, but such attempts will in again. When the water supply is a implet smell issuing from them wis directly
ander
On dimard, rite fresh computitors to eater on a very d there will be no excuse for such a puz the noses of passengers, and therefore, to "Credits, 6) daya' 3-POTTING THE SHO (10 15.79, ran There was a capital exhibition of High lucrative business, and the ultimate rogut simonious use of water,
the least, au intul, rable nu wencɔ. Now On Bombay *** will be cheaper and hatter work s -no follow. Open ; prize presented by land Pruning, wiricle was nucă admirel,
TAWKAT TKS.BERIDENTS THEMSELVES WAN, Du, | $1500 openings have been sent tests ENERGY Sporta Coinmittoe.
Kelly was undoubtedly the best of the per-
points away from the road,
Os demand, I would however point out think the in- Estrauts, J. M. Forbes, D. Kennedy, Corners as regards resiness and ostrves
I desire to draw attention to the remacha habitants of the Peak district, havu it in and any escape from them, will be harmless. On Calcutt Hadden
in the dnt quarterly report of the Colonial provement in the drainage system. Let that there is some obstruction or other On Shangha regarding the Slimkiwas market contained their power, even now, to effect a great deal all in obtary-
any reutilstore it will te e sign On demand, 16-THROWING THE CRICEST BALL-Prize Veterinary Surgeon. My reason for dudugum tage care of the house-drains,
presented by the Hongkong Cricket Club. this is that: two petitions from Shaukivan arrestert ill-fake care of themzelven derangement of the system requiring îm. Entraria: Rries Thompson, Eresidente have been sent to me by the Re-If they flush the use drains, they will
milf Bedinte investigation
SO daya priva ter spy with Gold Low 100 **To sum CUPORAB
water-spy Withers, J. J. H. Sample, J. A. Lowson.
gistrar General The remarks referred to flush the newer. Even with the are as follows R. E. Withers, 924 5L
Shoki was market. No. of stalls 001er-supply, there should be no difties to increated attention on the part of bouse | Boraralanı,
30, in keeping the drains and rowers clean. bolders to the condition of their drains will J. II. Sample, 1 yds.
rove all reasonable cause of dump sint. unlet, pone. This market should be ez The inhabitants 4. the dietrist
Bre The The wicket ball throwing was on the tended, the present esiinmodation not Europeans, every one of whom itaen
Government is taking steps to provide
more still being requited." over five yards less than last year's,
C. Haddon, 35 yards 5 în.. D. Kennedy, 31 yards 7in. - 2 Haddon had an ensy victory in this event,
1
Gibson Brodie, Esq Entrants, G, H, Polte, L., C. Bat. 1.
is so excel and large, to the manage-5-Los Jur-Prize presented by W. That although ho sirecess of the
ment of their
*Gunes:
a
and the
present
If at
Tempurature
Rednery pherunenal, the ly M. E. Macbad., F. A. Lasermon, C. E. Hul whole rather foebis, the best throw being being suficient, at least twebig to thirty bath cotte/nine Froth to fo thirty allons the texuir: and he reet dependa na Fukts it dfeasts Enicosier d ('n, ad rch bên,
rk
uf passing a vera al thakika ta
the Genera Agents, the Consulting. Oommittee, and worthy, Staff, might have been seen to, would have been well thued, That the
-
17f Din
C. E. Holworthy 17ft. 8in.
The jumping was fairly good all round, although the beat jump was a good deal behind those of the last two years,
er in which Judge ablo thatvor. Clarko naravelled the web of question abla evidence in the recent share case will be approved of and admired by most people, and the decided language lic he used in dealing with the defendant's Dase as a conspiracy to defzard should defer others ft. m using the Cunits for junpropet purposes.
6.—220 Yants Fair Race; (Handicar).
First prite presented by Jubur D. Hans phreys, Esq. } second priso by Eporla Commitles
TRIUTO BỊ
A
It means to me that an Endently the confunts of these bath were dis inhabiteni, da APK market it really required. At fit I plug hole of amplo sia pullots of batlis
tha goil wil ad good sense of the
Lusen a dark y
I hate the honour to be, Col meu, LOMETER
CREUET CHADWICK
30.00
19:00
TEMOM TE
D.
this bharged, quickly, through an oreng ve
wild be obtaine
t
an excellens flush Your obedivat Sorrakh are usually midi to small. The ordinary
light tub has an opening which in
17. MILK CHALLENGE CUP-Pesented by thought a temporary structure wald a
R. Balilios, eg, to be won two ply weet the requirements for the present, Ivars in newssion before becoming the La further counideration line led we to the property of a competitor; second prisenelistin that it would be a better plan with an ardinary wine bo to dork The To The Dear. — A Person pared of Deni- by Sports Committee,
to wait a year and hard the necessary work discharge it so se u to be of very little ness and fuises in the head of 23 years Entrante 1, 3. Gedge. R. K. llums done as a porminati; extension to the pro- uns as a fustu. If the zams mouent of sanding by a simple reïnaly, will sond à phruze, E. F. Lammert, F. 1, Jack
sect market. It has to be borne in mind water was discharged through a hole, it description of it free to any Parsen who that & paid o work at this kind is a sound wild weep all depeit in pipe desics applies to Nicholson, 3, Bedford Square, RF Humphreya
financid investment which will give a vary belera is,
London, WC, England
The War mu pre
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