No. 908-DECEMBER 21, 1898.)
THE CHINA MAIL.
THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL. Dr Ayra role, in reply,-Tuur-dages | god of the attonpied murder of the child's |
were removed to the Hygge-6.8. Giava. father, who would be the obiel witros in The Legislative Council mot this aftor-They had been perfectly isolated on board the quas. They would hear that the ac- novu, H. E. Sir William Robinson, from the Ent ymptoms and the usual steps ecand, together with a man named A the Governor, presided. There were pre-were taken by the Health Officer for dis-
infecting the steamer. sont: Hon. G. T. M O'Brien, Co- lonial Secretary; Hen. N. G. Mitchell
A letter from Inspector Germain to the Colonial Surgeon, regarding a case of small- pox on board the steamer Alengarry, was iraulated areasget the members. It was in
FOOCHOW NOTES.
Dávember 18. The continued absenes of rain in threat ening the whoat crop, and other corcula are reported to be in a bad way through want of moisture.
Quarters. Colonial Treasurer; Hon.
MR GOODIAN'S ADSENCE.
His Excellency mentioned that the At torney Conoral, Going cogaged in a murder case, had naked to be excused frota attend-
the following terms
Choong, who had not besp arrested, ongaged a boas to go to the German steamer Gluckaby, with the rident object of sumggling opiusa on board that ismer. The Pisos gooda business is reported be The boat pilcoouded to the atomer, but as be in a fairly flourishing way just now, there was a European on the look out it while the trade in timber, paper and other was decided not to go alongside, and on artioles of export is said to be in a very un Before taking any steps in this matter the return journey the two, it was alleged, satisfactory condition. have the honour to ask if i will be dealt attacked the buttman and
wife Yot another proclamation has appeared with by the Health Officer of the Port, and and thraw them into tha Harbour, about early closing in the city. On th alro I should, in our opinion, be And thon pitched the little girlvasion it is signed by the Grain Comnia- intruding within the province of the Health into the water, The mother and her aloner ordering the proprietors of inne and Officer by dealing with such a case without child were drowned; fortunately for the restaurants to close their doors at 11 o'dock his knowledge or auction?
batman lo w3 a good swimst and very night. Information has reached Bi Fr Ayres replied-The Sanitary Board managed to reach the Ameriona mail reliancy that many of these and other has nothing to do with the assols in port. steamers buoy from which he was rescued analler nublic establishments have bean The duties belong the Health Offner.
opt open until the mall hours of the When this notics la ant to the Sanitary
morning, aiving bad characters the oppor Board it is understood that all precautions
woity of boing about the streets at a later hour than is deemed expedient by the air thorities.
against the spread of infotion have been
takou.
pying dividend for soure time to come, especially as the suspeine sonat would have to bo grednally written off out of earninge. At tho seventh ordinary general meeting of the Company on Hh December, 1891. the suspense account had increased to $8,324 23-practically you bad But all that meary; in fact, it was lost money, and nothing else. No divided loves, yas duclared Immediately following this in accordance with the unanimous wish of. Rumsey, Harbour Master; Hon. A. the shareholders, (with the possible excep. M. Thomson, Acting Registrar Goneral; tion at Mr Findlay Smith), and without Hon. E. Bords, Public Works Do- Any objective, but rather the cordial e-operation of the then partners of Monera partment; Hon. 0. P. Chater, Hon. J. J. Mokwon, Frickel & Un. (Mr de Sonnaville Keswick, Hon. Dr Ho Kui, and Hon. and Mri Maalehose) the manngoczent of the E. R. Bellies, and Mr Arathon Suth, Company was tranferred to my firm. At the algal ordinary general meeting of the Clerk of Councils. Absout:-Bon. W. M. company, on 21st December, 1891, the Goodman, Attorney General; and Hon. report sad statement of accounts wore T. H. Whitehead. pronted by me. There was a net profit om the year's working of $8,561.37, making with the amounts hought forward from the theas previous yearsß10,809.33 available for appropriation. Wo wrote off the whole amount standing at dobit of suspense -ing the meating. count which it was anticipated by your pravicus managers a would take years to dr, and pavi up a dividend of $2 a share. During an exceptionally trying and expen sire year we have been ablo to recommend. a dividend equal to $4 a share on the paid up capital of the company, not a bus dividend be a perfectly solid an attor providias for everything. And this o withstanding that who we took over the Tranway Co., owing to want of funds, the line was Dosarily in bad state of rapnir and a great deal of moy has had to be spent in maintaining and repairing it. In addition to this nar ly all your Stations were in a dangerous state and liable to cause accidents to the pable for which you might have been hold responsible in damages. Wo hava epect a members of the Legislative Council have The Colonial Surges-The notification good deal af money in altering this, and not been shla to ogres as to the composi-sent to the Board that the case has besu re- would ask you to compare the comfort tion of this committee, but I hope at
·ceived on the Bugeia indicates all accessary which now oxists in approaching the Bowen later date to be able to make proposals for steps for disinfection, No, have heen taken, Road and Upper Terminus Stations with a mixed Committs, emps partly of
and that the matter bas best reported to the what existed previously. These m- official and partly of unofficial members Government. provements have beau made Hi very which will be acceptabis to the solny gena
Cost
to the Company.
little"
A very
THE RETRENCHMENT COMMITTEE AGAIN.
Apponded wore the following minutes:- My N. J. Eds-I do not agree with the Colonial Surgeon that the Sanitary Board hua nothing to do with vessels in port. It Ordinano Section 13, Sabacation 20, that the Board hus the regulation of the disinfecting of all infented Tassels whether steam or all. For eco- ventence, the Health Officer is oharged with the duty of disinfection, but the Sanitary Board is entitled to know what is done in cach case and to ask for partionlara if need
The Colonial Secretary road a desis ulearly laid down
from patch
1 Socrutary of State for the Coloni which he thought would be of aume intarest to the Council. I referred to sta proposal to appoint & Retrenchment Committee and had been
was as follows:-
received by last Frosch muil. The clespatch
'Downing Strent, 9 Nov., 1893.
be.
Er J. Fandic-I agree with Mr Ede, and Sir, I have lys honour to acknowledge the receipt of your despatches, N. 164 quite understand that the Health Obser 18 16th August and No. 173 30:acting with the cognisance of the Board. Augant, regarding the proposed Ro- The Acting Registrar General...I agree transhment Committen. I teures that the with Me Ide. But a bye-law or bye-laws Colonial Government and the Unofficial should be mide under Section 13.
We rally.
I have, fc.
TOR ESTIMATES,
on the estimates,
RITON.'
The Council then went into Committee The Colonial Secretary said that an all the items of expenditure had beag na- by the Finance Com- animously agroed
have obtained from the Government as some consideratur for the improved enuvenience for the public concessions of fand and clearly-recognised rights to reier. eace to the Company's stations which did not uxist when we took charge. Wo in- dwood Mem S. Watson and Co, to beild a Buffet and waiting rooms for the farther convenience of the public and with a view to give you the godown accommoda-mittee it would hardly be novostyti tako tion absolutely necessary to keep your ro- up the time of the Council by moving each aarre material from the effects of the non- izme separately aguu. He moved several slight alterations, however, which were
ther without any additional cost to you.
A GRANT TO THE BAND OF THE HONGKONG REGIMENT.
There was no spare material, not even a ¦ ngreail to. spare rail, when my firm took charge of the Company, and what valushlo machinery did exist was leftoutin liie sus and rain through- out the year.
this has been altered.
BROVN
interested
111
One of these alterationg was rando in cou- motanu with an appliantion for a grant in aid In any comparison you may make, there fore, I would ask you to bear in mind that of the Band of the Hongkong Regiment. The you have, under our management, in- Ouionial Secretary read the fellowing ex- cruasing divinande combined with intract from a letter received from Colonel Barme - 'Considering that the Band of provement and increased expenditure
the Hongkong Regiment is a porazon oring to the fall in archange avast local institution, the Colony is really improved and more expensive service and
its upkeep than galeguards to the public, suitable stations. and shelters, new wars in phaos of oki and
the few officers who are temporarily attached to the regment and who contri- worn out ones. apare rails and material
bel to its support. Of course it is not for where nope exinted prosianaly, and the ru moral of a very arious danger to your
me to mention how much the Caleny should financial positar br the purchase from the costribute, but I have no hesitation in saying that an amount of $500 a year, with the Liquidators of the Peak Hotel Company of
suffice to meet the spinep. Of course if the
PROARCUTIONS BY THE BOARD.
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by a passing launch.
Evidenco was bon ted.
The jury rotumed a vordiet of not guilty. The accused will ha tried on auther count for the mardor of the boatweman. Hie Lordship asked the jurora to be good! enough not to speak to any one about the evidenco in today's trial ill the other charge had, boon investigated.
THE RACE BALL.
were wall together coming down the straight, f effort. Then Aristocrat sad nga shos bat Foulatie won the race of Grey Beard by forward and on coming down the straight neck. Santa Crus coming u third, a govo Fahlight the go by. In the end length behind.
Conge was the winner by 1.length, dristo- crat seomad. Flashlight third. 2.498 secs. 7.--Tax Cosuororsvar Cur. -Türes quar-
ters of a mile, Baron Benkem's Autocrat, que
(Mr Butlet) 1 General Toptigin's Plutocrat, Dr Gardener's Benjy (Mr Romany) 8
(Mr Drummond)
field ran in the following order, Autocraţ, After a good start and settling down, the
they finished, Autocrat beating Plutocrat Plutocrat, Benjy, Musket, and in this order by a length and Benjy again length ba hind for third place. Mushet was sotaral lengths bakind. Time 1.414 490
Tao, 1.21ja. 2-The Torausaron Our Value $150 with $25 to the Second and $10 to the Third Pony. Ono mile and threo Br Anguste Aristocrat.(Mr Drummond) 2 General Wynner's Boldheart..
(Mr Oswald) 2 Mr.Gamecook's Shaware...(Mr Sassoon) & After the fall of the Bag Boldheart mado the running, with Aratoorat and Wodnian closs up, Sires apparently making waiting race of is. In this order they passed thus Stand the frat time round, while on the second at the same point Fouden had taken second place from Aristocrit Shawnee, still waiting. At the 1 mile post Woudman fatt behind, Aristerat took the lead and Shanence was coming up fast. It was grand racing coming down the straight.
Aristocrat forgod ahead, winaing by length. Shaunes de had to rosign it to Boldheart, losing it, desperate offre le gain second place, but however, only by a neck. Time, 4.06ļa. 8-TER WINTER STAKES
DE $5 each
with $60 added. Three quarters of a milo.
PASSENGERS EXPECTED, Par P. and O. steamer Thames, from London, Nov, 16-To Yolabark: The Johnston, Colonel W. 1. Samuel; ne Mrs W. D. Stuart, Bir J. O. A. Rashleigh. Bombay: Mias K. S. Birnating), Mr and From Brindisi,To Shanghai: Mr. Lind. strom.
wing a hall was given at the Foochow As a fitting termination to the west's lob last night under the auspices of the Stowards of the Fobkien Roo Club. The Ulub house was bezhtifully decorated with avergreens, artistic deral designs and
Per P. and O. steamer Valeta, from THE CITY HALL REPORT. Bowers in pots, the daing room partion Barun Bantum's Tarre...(Mr Sassoon) 1 Londay, Nov. 23.-To Yokohama: Mir sind larly being very pleasing in its effect with Mr Cass's Primrose...(Mr Oswald Mr A. Campbell. Via Bombay: Mire The following in the Report to be sah- the racing colours of the ridors displayed Mr Ramsay's Congo (Bir Remay) 3 Lyie, Mre Honding. To Shanghai. Mir P. To a good start, Congo, Democrat and A. Cor. To Hongkong Mr and Mrs itted to the Annual Meeting of Shrre-bore and there on the walls. There wer bulders in and Subscritora to the City Hall, nearly a hundred guests present,
cammenced at a quartor before ten o'cuckinren went off and passed the Stand Horspool, Me Fromantis and infant. From
Brindisi-To Yokohama: Me F. B. Pe the oppaile straight Yarra was ridden out about three in the morning.
Dantiag
to be aeld at half-past twelve on the 2ŝud and was kept up with great spirit et altogether, Yarra waiting on thom. Upoock. To Hongkong: "Miss E. Morris,
day of December, 1893.
The last Annual Meeting was held on the 22nd day of Dresuaber, 1892.
Gammalt «.-No changes were made in the personal of the Committen during the year. The Members am the Tannerable J. J. Keswick (Chairman), Messrs H. Hoppius, B. L. Dalrymple, . N. Mady end B. Laston.
a
FOOCHOW RACES,
FIRST DAY.
Tuesday, 12th December, 1893. The weather on the opening day of the Winter Mauting of 1893 was nothing shor: of perfect. How could it be otherwise with bright blue sky suda tomperature of 56 degrees in the shade? There was somÈ little complaining of the dust on the road to the Course, but after all, es explained by those who make the best of everything, how homelike this was. The attendance was large, as large an ever wa recollect at op previous race muoting in Forchow; certainly there were mens mure ladies than we remember over having seen before in the Sand and enclosure, and besides a large contingent from the Anchorage there were spo:temen from Shanghai and Anny. I wan hoped that when wo found Adiniral Fremantle with sarday, he might have beer inducu ar stay, and, with the oficers of the fare viense and laerity, spend our holiday week with Hg, but it was not to be. The crowd
sad oballenged the Beld. It was not, how- For P. and O. stoamer Chuan, from ever, until quite near the wis ning post London, Nov. 24.-To Yokohima: Mr. M that be actually obtained the load when he Rumley. beat Priserve by a neck; Congo third, a length babind. Timo 1.29s.
THE BAEKWAN ÜUP. Value Tla 100. Once rund.
Per P. and O. steamer Himalaya, from London, December 8.--To Yokotas: Min H. 5. Spicer, Miss Evans. To Shang- hai: Mia S. A. Austie. To Hongkong: Miss Ough,
Min's Grey Bearde Baker) Major Chebaacuddin's Santa Cruz...
(Mr Drummond 2
For F. and O. steamer Ballarat, from Baton Boukuu's Joss......(31r Sassoon) 3 London, Dec, 14.-To Yokohama, riz Bom
Here was a field of griffius again. Joss bay: Ror. and Mrs J. B. Brandracs and and Balle made a poor fight of it. Grey children. From Brindisi-To Yokohama, Beard in spite of the weight he was carrying via Bombay, Rev. and Mrs & Chapman managed to come in 5 lengths in front of and child Santa Cruz, Jos, well ridden, coming in 2 lengths behind Santa Cres. Time 1.20s,
-TRE SUBSCRIPTION STAKES. For Fu. chow and Aawy Subscription Protes, Seven furlongs.
Dr Gardoner's Benjy(Mr Samecon) 1 Goneral Toptigin's Mitocrat,
4
Por P. and O. steamer Parramatta, troim London, Dec. 21.-To Yokohama: Ble and Mrs Wilson and child. To Shanghal : Mine Wilson sad Infaat, Miss Wilson. From Ismailia.-To Yokohama: Colonel W. D; Santuels.
The state of the Bruilding. -A thorough search was made in the middle of the year throughout the building and wae found After discussion it was agreed, on the that the actual damage done by white anta casting vote of the Chairns, to pass the during the previous twelve mucha was com- following motion proposed by Mr Francis:paratively slight
The main beam of the roof and the floors That the Secretary bo instructed to write to the Colonial Secretary to requzet, en bewers examined and found safe, but several half of the Sanitary Board, that the officers juiste showed signs of having been attacand concerned in all oness of intentions ar cen. by white ants and these were taken out and tagious disso be requested to report to the replaced. The wedwork of the small domes on the roof was found to have mifered some Sutary Bard direct.'
what extensively from dry rot,neoussilating an sutlay upon repairs to this portion of the The Asting Secretary reported that building of $2 10. The tatal sim expended thirteen prosecutions hul besa conducted by in carrying out the anocal search and com- the officers of the Sanitary Board before the ploting the repairs found to be redesairy was Police Magistrates. In one case a man was do addition to the above on and to the Just-car!); and Lwo pero wore lined furordiuucy amount apcat on repairs the Oem of natives in the cunts of the Couro kaa milo post sad kept the lead, coming in an Mr Dulaffet, Mr Fino, Mr. Reidio, To lued for burung Government property (a
mittes have gone to considerable expense in very large, crowd remarkably quiet sod easy winner by a lengths, Plutocrat acond, depositi og rubbish an the public footpath.
Aur J. Prancis, 4.6-1 do not think having the whole of the exterior at the welt bahared. The racing throughout was Muakes longths behind. Timu 2.04. the last the cases un the list are proper building colourwashed and the Ball R.om very good, and the events on the whole.-THE POUCHOW STAKES, One mile and a suite, together with entrance and land- were pretty evenly divided between the procsontis to be conducted by the Sanitary ing, done op and decorated, and a commutending stables. Board. The last two are tainly clear ouses for police. The Board should only pros sute for insanitary nuisances.
is thoroughfare. Here the nuisance in obstruction of the pub
0
Mr. J. D. Dauphings I hope this pro- secutions are not being carried the length of interfering with legitimate industries nven of the mennest surt.
MORTALITY STATIUCS,
$381.34
plaints reached them with reference to the disagreeable smell in the pit of the Theatre which arose from the waitary arrangements in the basement the well holes road the windows on the fat loved were filled in, and it is aoped that a further inconvesionne wil be experienced from this oLİRA,
a reinase coreeant to supply the Park toonthis contributions of the officers, will the death-rele per 100 of the estimated po required fur some time.
it
9
The Acting Superintendent reported that
fast was wrt against 20 in the curras pulation for the week ending December ponding weak last year. For the week end 107 against 24-6 in the corresponding week ing December 16 "Isst the death-rate was
of last year.
1-THE STEWARDS CUE. (Presented.) Valuo
810). tall a milo.
3
Por P and O. steamer Britainia, from (Me Drummond) 2 London, Jan. 5.-To Yokohama: kie and Cardock's Musket...(Me Oswald) 3 Mre Hugh Frabar, Miss von Babe After rather a bad start Plutocrat made Hongkong: Mr and Mrs Wooley the ruauing, with Benjy and Strathmore in close attendance, Kylakin and Musket fol- Melbourne, from Marseilles, Nov, 26. --Ta For Kassagarias Maritimes, steamer towing. Benjy passed the leader at the Yokohama:-De Yamamoto, Mr H. Matem, Bengkung: Mr Rogers and son, Me Bour
geois.
Per Menangories Marition
steamer
Oceanien, from Marseilles, Dec. 10-To Shanghai: Mr W. D. Little. To Hong-
quarter,
Mi
August's Aristocrat.......nt
2
1 kong Mr and Mrs Sprungli and child. My and Mes F. Gitzebruck and child. Me and Mrs Berthoin.
4
(Mr Drummond Mr Trot wr's Brewing....Mr Hartleet: Mr Gary's Flushlight...(Ir Sassoon) Mr Case's Primrose (Mr Oswald)
General Wynner's Boltiheart........ Biron Buskan's Yarn ...(Mr Sason 3
(Mr ༣
Oswald) 3
For Messageries Maritimos tenet Sa Flashlight went off with the lead and at ghalien, from Marsailles, Dec. 24.-To This was st euay win for Beeswing by the top of the opposite straight Baldecart Yokohama: Mr Hardtd, Me Inko, length; and a length separated the second tried land to eat his down, Aristo:rot and and third ponies at the finish. Time, 63 Woodmas close up. Uoming round to the
Per Canadian Pacific steamer Empres 2-THE GROPING STAKES. Of $10 each
with $50 added. For all China Ponizer dristocrat began to make for Flash Hongkong: Mr C. P. Patton, Dr. and Mrs Wordinan dropped behind and of China, from Vancouver, Tiến. 16, - To that have never ron at any Meeting, light, and on eutering the straight they Crane.
Three quarters of a milo, Messrs Rouge et Noir's Fondette.....
(Mr Gawald) Major Clechazouddio's Santa Cruz ....... (Mr Drummond)
mile
were on svec terms, hat in the aerogels at the finish, Aristocrat succeeded in win- ning by neck.
Boldheart a bad third, Time 2 Alja.
The general condition et the building is now aliafactory and the committee have rason to believe that, unless necesitated by typhoons or other autoresses osouravres, no further extensive
THPEIRS are likely to be Hotel with wate, free of cost in perpetuitycelony agree to contribute to the support
The Theatre and St. Andrew? ball were
TO OVERCOME WEAKNESS~~Popper's Quinise in consideration of a small concession of
of the Band. I will take
daru that
avaneć of
and Iron Tonis giros New Life, Appetite, Health, by the following companies &c. [and (applause). What that might have gat
during the twelve months ending the 30th
Strength, Energy. Gates Neuralgia, Indige you in a water famise you may, porbars, plays periodically for the public boneit.
Mr Chater lave very much pleasure be able to figure sat for yourselves.
on, Nerre Debility. Specially useful in hot, June 1813--The Stanley Opera Company, air Min's Grey Beard Mr Brescu) S-TUR RACING STAKES. Unos round. in Reconding your motion.
depressing climates orm farjous dia rics. Every The
The two favourites, Arey Beard and Santa Mr Augue's Democrat (Mr Drummond) one should keep up strength by taking Peppers. Fire London Lyria Company, Mars Waters, amount taks this opportunity of saying that we ro-
is certainly got very much that acting in your interest shall be more than repaid by the
Harley a very small one, and
Canaris, Tama Kids, Freear Ching went off with a cash and kept the lead Mr Cass's Primrose (Mr Oswald 2 Quinine, the world-known Engilshi Teme Bat- Ling Foo, and druse. Smaking concerte flowed by Jos, File and Bullet. & Mr Trebaa's Beeswing.....(dr sartleo) 3les everywhere. we had the misfortune to causa i mandee
pleasure which the band wi
to the igiem ta
were giren by the king Cudoris The far atraight Joss fell behind and Roulette The field got u well:ogether. Bersing standing over the reviset tarahich was
Five dealers in thark's fins having beenClub and the Noadsworlpis, an Assault-ut-osno up and there was good racing home,
TO DAMEN GHET HAIR-Lookyor's Silphur We must re Lalended to partly cover the cast of the inhabitants of the Colony.
Áring the Victoria Feoreation Club, and tonette winning by a neck; half a length improved survies, as well as in respect of goise the liberality and pergy of Colonel ordered by the acting Secretary to abate a the bufet which to hoped would have Burow and his odisers in having applied biance by messing to bucle and dry Amateur performance by the Amateur separating Santa Urs ou Grey Beard.
band, and I am sure we cannot dele shark's fine in or 10 proximity of their pre-Dramatic Club and the Suns of Neptune. Toe, 1.44). than support them in a matter which is
mines when the shark's fins er refuse there. As in former yeare the Theatre and t. 3 - Тия Покикого Пет (Presented.} [tbird, 3 length behind. Time 1.225. rald. mare for the public bonefit than
from are in decaying and ofensive aundi- Andrew's all were placed at the disposal Value $200. One mile and a half. other wiso-(applause).
of various leau esuritable and educational; establishments either free or at in rules.
B
The vote was agreed to.
The other busutea was merely format. He Excellency and he did ont think it would be necessary to meet again within a month-opplause).
revived this favour and shyport of the re- sidents in the Hill District as uffering a convenience to ladies and visitors which When the ostatish- did not exist before ment of a ladies' waiting room and bufet at the Peak were projected there WAY DU piace in the Cotony to which ludy could go, o she could in England or anywhere Blac, euch as the retreshin room or the waiting room
both of santion, and get a ghss of wine or a cup of lia. I do not eay ex- isting places are not respectable, but they THE SANITARY BOARD. are places whers dies do out go. In taking this step we thought we wurd dong
The usual fortnightly meeting of the Sa Komething new, something that world nitury Board was held his afternoon. Hou, supply a want acid winch wumid receive the
A. M. Thomson, Acting Registrar General hearty support of the people whom it was intended to benetit, and have no doubt it('resident) in the hair. There were also would have doma a if our intentione had present Mr H. H. Lethbridge, Aslung Cap- not beou misrepresented by a man-(tain Seperintendent of Police, Mr Chatham, Shareholder: The Bogey Man)-whe
if not a wadman, at least a very eccentric Acting Director of Public Works; Dr pemon indard with very remarkable idas Ayres, Catomial Surgeon; Hen Dr Ho
his ป
The bafft we intended to orer the cost of the ladies' waiting rooms.
Kai : Dr J. Oantlio; Mr J. D. Eumphroys;
Curer
<WD.
so that the public mold have the benefit of Mr J. J. Francia, Q C., sud de 4. H.
without cost to the Company. If the Reenic, Acting Secretary. buffet in practic lad shown may sign of proving a source of langar or abuoyance to the supporters of the Teaway, we would havo, of our en agcard, immediately
MANDS AND THE WATRE AMHORITY.
Mr Francis explained that he had been absent from the Colony during the grantor
the Board.
PETITION FROM SHARK'S FIN DEALERS,
tion.
31 J. F. Reece, solicitor, forwarded a bulky petition from the dealers abmitting that such precedings are likely to result in irreparable injury to their businesses, and desiring the Bunad, it they are of equion
suisance exista, to make such regula trans as may not unduly interfere with the shurk's tus business, and, meanwhile, to cuspend the proceedings of the Inspector.
The following minutes were appended Mir N. J. Ede - ats in favour of tem- irarily suspending the autres and that a all inquiry be made by the Board, either through a small Committes or otherwise This question of nulances caused by the processes of trade requires careful con-
eideration.
Dr. Cantlic-I agree with Mr Ede that a Committee be appoitud and to sit for three wonthe to make a full report to
the Board co trade nuisances and their cor- reution.
Lae.
by
The Acting Regis rar Genera?—I have no objection to be appointing of a Cominitter. cimed it, and converted the apace to see portion of the last fortnight and had not Ou the moliun of Dr other purpose. Gentlemen, I think I
Cantliv, hire bad time to go in the subject of which seconded phed the history of the Company farly be gave nuties at the last acting of lowing
Mr Francis, the ful before you 1 have reterred to maters
Committee was appointed to perbags which are a little ontside the he would all attention to the extremely doneral, Dr Ho Kai, and Mr Humphreys.
With the Board's permission aneider the subject:-the Acting Registrar port; at the same time I have no doubt the limited supply of water-5 gallons per head public would expat suae expression of allowed the Chinese by the Water An-
Thie was the business of importance. ogision from cost respect of the little thority. matters which have caused some misunder- awading. I shall be glad to auawer suy questions.
No questions vers asked, and the Obar- man moved the adoption of the report sad
accounta.
Mr Murray Bair seconded the proposi tion for the adoption of the report and passing of bas autounts as presented.
Agreed,
The Chairman sani Mr Poon Pong, who was a very large shareholder, had been naked to jota the Consulting Committee. He propaned the re-election of Messra Poon Peig, C. Ewes and J. Orange as members of the Consulting Committee.
Br J. F. Oox seconded.
Agreed.
THE FLUSULING OF DRAINS--A GOVERNMENT
PROFCELL.
Fram the Colonial Secretary a letter was received in which i was stated that it bad been suggested to the Governor to have the Grains flushed with sea water supplied by the fire engine. The matter was referred to the Buard for their opinion. In the event of the Board'sapproving the suggestion the Seoretary of the Board was authorised to communicate with the Superintendent of the Fire Brigade and the Director of Publio Works with a view to carrying it t
The Ohairman proposed the re-election approval 18 as auditor of Mr B Lyall
Mr Gorhamn recorded:
agreed.
The Chairman intimated that dividend
watrante would be toady to-morrow.
The gross amount received as runt for the Theatre and the St. Andrew's Ball during the twelve months ending 39 June 1693 was $4.121.8) sugainst $8,586.96 in the
previous year.
2
Sir Gamecock's Shawnee (Mr Sansus) 1 Mr Ma's Shawstorm (M+ Baker) Mr Angual's Aristocrat (Mr Denmanac) 3 At die suurt Showstorm wout off wiù a rush and I on tirs pussing the Stand be was
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Once round and
Mir Bacon Bunkum's Woodman
(Mr Bartleet) 3 On the fall of the fing, the Euld want
eating, with Aristocrat and Shaw tee handy and it was only on pasting the Stard the second time that dristocrat gave the Bud The
rent received for the Ball Rupa place to Shawnee, though a sheet might during the same period was $002.58 an hara cosured the thres. It was a grind against $566,95 bor the twelve muntas end-rme down the straight home, Sharonet win-way in the following arder, Demcerat, ing 30th June 1891
ning the rado of Browstoria by length, Sawstorm, Food, Shawnee, and so There was half a length between the sound remained to the end, Democrat Buishing a and third. Tino, 3.28.
a third 13 length behind, with Shawnes quits
"The Labrury, Thirty-eight new works were contributed during the year, of which testy were works published in Hongkong Comal Covernment The proprietors of and forwarded to the City Hall by the the cal newspapers kindly tinned to
supply that joumals free of charge as in former pears and the thanks of the Con-
mittes are also due to the Committee of the
upon months.
4-THE MIS STAXES. One mile and
quarter.
length ahead of Snowstorm:
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clusu np. Time 1.343. Mr Min's Grey Beard (Hr Sassoon) 12-THE BLUR Qur. Que mile and a half. Mesare Rouge at Noir's Roulette
Mr Rouge et Noir's Roulette (MrOswald) (Mr Oswald) 2 Mr Min's Grey Beard Mr Baker 2 Mayor Clachnacuddin's Ranta Cruz......
Mr Baroo Bunkum Joss (Mr Bartloel) 3 (ir Drummond) 3 Ou first passing the Stand the thros were Hongkong Club and Messrs Neidhart and Grey Beard took the lead but was clessly altogether. On passing. the
ilo post Fredertuk for newspapers supplied by them. waited on by Roulette and Sander Cruz, and Jess and Roulette wer The number of viators to the Library dur-at the mito post the two former were rou Grey Beard in close attendance. At the wero racing together with Mr J. 1). Humphreys—I agree with Meing the year was 2,653, a slight increase tag back and neck. In the end, after a top of watraight Jose fell back and was the number in the preceding twelve hard eneste down the straight. Grey Beard out of it. Then Grey Board did his level
wun the race by a read. Santa Cruz being beat to outch Roulette, but it was so gav The Museum. This part of the Building length behind the second pony. Roulette one in a winner by 1 length, is in ae ealisfactory a condition as can be wgrund and most exciting raos. Time, with Jos bad third. Time 3.4013. expreted with the materiala at hand, which 3,01
3-The LADIES' PURSE. Once roued. are auther gifts or lonas, and taking into 5.TER TEAMUn'a Čor. One mile. Mr Treban's Beeswing...(Mr Bartine) 1 considerativa the difficulties that have to be hit Rainey's Congo (Mr Ramsay) Mr Raner's Congo,...Mr Ramsay contended with in the way of olioate. Mr August's Democrat (Mr Drummond) 2 Mr O' Primrose,...(Mr Oswald) Visitors to the Colony appear to continue to Mr Cass's Primrote (Mr Oswald) a Beering made the ranning with Congo appreciate the enlisting, as during the year After a fair start, Congo took the lead, challenging him Redcoat soon dropped 100,672 persons visited the Museum fter the Geld ran practically altogether to out of it, and the other two behind. Bee Winish nuieber 91,685 Wire Chisuse. The the top of the opposite sraight, then Cangasing rantained the lead beating Congo following are the mes of contibutors dur- skit forward and at the maile post was by 13 length, with Primrose third, Time ing the twelve months: The Boo, R. Re langtha ahead which he improved as 1.22 a Belilive, Messrs. G. Haldwa A. I entered the home straight to or 8 Chincy, Duncan, C. Ferd, J. lengths, then emport and Primrose tried 4-THE MANCHU STAKES.—Forall Soné fide Hirst, J. D. Humphreys, Neidhart, bd to carob hite, but it was no use, he
Sentou bina Ponies that have never fun Robbins, Tam Kit Hiog, J. M. Vieive and Bhabod thres legibs in front of Democrat, Mr Min's Bechout,(Me Oswald) previous to this Moating. One mile U. Wedell.
Primerce being on length behind the Major Olachnacuddia's deeta-The Balanos in the hands of second. Time, 2.
Santa Cruz. the Honorary Treasurer on the 50ck June 6-Tae HoCK STAKES. Half a mile.
(Mr Drummond) 1893 was $2,201.10 na shewn the follow- Dr Gardener's Benjy...(Mr Gassoon) 1 in secount, 15 addition to thẻ 810,000 on | Baron Burkan'a Autogut (MT Bartleet; * fixed depuait in the Hongkong and Shanghai Generat Tentigin's Fliteerat.. Bank,
(Mr Drumond) Kither a bad start. The poutes were. however, soun elpas together and rate
SUPREME COURT. IN CRIMINAL SESSIONS. (Before His Homoter-My-Wilding Clarke, Chief Justice, and a Spadol Jury.) Thursday, December 21.
ATLAGED MURDER OF A GIRL.
Chan a Lo, blacksmith, was charged with wilfully mardering K. Yau Kan by drowning ber in the Eurbour on the 23rd November last.
Messrs Lau Wai Chueu, Mr N. J. Ble, and
The accused pleaded not guilty. J. D. Hamphreys, and Drs Cantk and The Attomey General (Hon. W. M. Kai and the Colonul Surgeon all expressed foodman), instructed by Mr A. B. folin
The Aeting 200, Crows Solicitor, conducted the Lates Director of Public Works considered rosecurion, The accused was defonded the scheme imprudlicable, and the Acting by Mr E, Robioson, instructed by Mr Registrar Generi agreed with him. The Borleg (of Mr H. L. Dennys' office), Acting Captain Superintendent of Police
The following jury was empanelled wrote it was impracticable, the Director of Masra S. Haddock, P. fordan, Public Works should be called upes to pre- Haskell, A. G. Stukes. F. &. Gumes, C. Tachbald, and E. S. Wheeler.
.D.
Mr Rustomjeu ṇail-Before we separate 1 pare a zoheme which was practicable at UBLOT Drango, Wat Yeak, and Hei
have to propose that a vote of thauks ought footive The steaches at the Peak as well
to bo giren to the general managers. During as on the lower lards must are long cauru Fook were also called, but at the instance
the whole time they bare held offico they an epidemic.
hava discharged their duties vary natiafac- torily, and I do not think the Company's affaits could have boon in boiter hacia (applause).
of the Attorney General, Mr Orange, who After a considerable amount of discussion is recovering from suvero illauss, WIS
it was ultimately agreed, ou the proposition of allowed to stand aside and the cool fr
Mr Francis, that the Board, without com- the defence objected to the Chinese jurors. mitting itesli to any opinion on the pro- Mr J. D. Hutchison was called, but failed paula made by the Colouis) Seamtory, see to put in sc appearance. His Lardship A FAIR, BEAUTIFUL SKIN-Sulpholine Seap no objection to the experiment bang fried, issued a sugaras requesting Mr Burchison gives the natural tint and peach-like. Bloom on, but must leave it to the Government to to appear before his, Perfect Complexion; makes the Skin south, make its own arrangements for carrying supple, healthy, confortable. Sulpholino Soap, out the scheme,” GETablete, Erorywhere.
INVER COMPLAIT-Dr King's Dandalon
THE BOARD AND SMALLPOX CASE.
The Acting Secretary, in acordance with
Mr Hutolianu appeared and excused himself on the ground that he forgot the case was coming on to-day, Hia Lordship asked him to make an stavit to that eflaut.
and timinina Livar Pill, without Mercury, as instractions received at the last veting poteat remedy remote all Liver and Stomach of the Hoard, wrote to the Colonial Surgeon
The Attorney General explained to the Complaints, Biliontues, Headache, Sickness, Shoulder Pain, Hestborn-Indigestion, Cen. asking a report repeating the four cases of jury that Ko Yuu Kau was a child of eight stipation, Made only lo London." Sold every smallpox removed from the steamer Giava years of age. During the trial they would where.
hear of the murder of the child's mother
I to the Hyjeta on fich Devamber leat
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Not Responsible for Debts. Neither the Captain, the Agents, nos Owners will be Responsible for any Debt contracted by the Officers, or Crew of the following Vessels during their stay in longkong Harbour
BANDAIDEE, Britiab ship, Capt. RD, Congdou. Showan &Co.
CLARA JACKSON, British achogar, Capt; Charles Butchart-Gibb, Livingston & Co. Lorgas, Italian barque, Captain J. B Oh franga--D. Mus Guthrie.-Government.
MACMILLAN, British ship, Captain Bobt MARY BLACK, British barque, Capt. Thos, Askin.--Hostor.
Bartlost. Jardine. Matheson & Co.
SACHEN, Amerison ship, Copia. J. Ø.
WM. J. Roten, Juerican slip, Capf. S. Lancaster-Melchers & Co.
Quotations. Boxoxong, December 21, 1893, OPIUM-New Palna, cash,... 51.
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Old Malwa, credit,; 620/30 Alanes; Gattios,
Paralan, Olly, New, 55090
Allowance, Catiles, Persian, Paper tiod 600/610 Allowance. Catties, 4/1
HONGKONG REGISTER
Mr Rama's Bullet, Hamay) 3 After a fair start Bullet saamed the bad and appesad as if he meant to keep it, but. ed away, Santa Cruz and Joss corning up. ha was collared by Redcoat and soon drog. In the vad Recent won the race hy 3 tenths, Santa Cruz sosoud, Bullet 2 laughs Barometer...
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us shewn in the last Report 4.83 the fish. Boy beating Autor by behind to take third place, Time 24 Temperatore.
length; Pintour length behind. Huio,
To Bulance in hands of the lon Treasurer wa 30 June, 1893,
Hoeipts from Theatre, St Andrew's Hall, Bell Boom,
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Subscriptiona collected be tween 1st July, 1802 and 80th June, 1899 ......... Government Grat for 1803 Interest on fixed deposit of 810,000 in Hongkong sod tanghai Bank for us year. Taterost an erront aquun Hongkong and Shangha Bank to auth Jear, 1893
Hy Wages &o. for 12 months „Repairs, alterafinus do,
QUR
637.00 1,200.00
£30.00
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28,820,00
SECOND DIF.
secs.
4-TAB CONSOLATION Cvr.-Valuo $100.` | Direction of ) NE
For all bende beaten China Fanies that W have at this Meeting. Entrance $5. Force One mile.
Wusther
Eishoot upon air temperature on the Wt7] Lowest open air temperature on the 29th..............32 FG. 1100, First instant. Hooong Observatory, Des, 21, 1805
7-THE CH&Asge. Our. Trico round and
a distance. Mr Ramsay's Mashlight...(die Sassoon) i Mr Augusta Aristocrat (Me Drummond] Barou Bunkum's Wooden Rattles Ms Cane's Prinrase.................(Mr Dawald) 1| Rain
Flashlight went off with cush, Aristocrat Mr. Baron Bunkum's Woodman.... nasa ka trying hard to pase him the second time
(Mr Bartloce 2 raquo without Ruccess, and then Woodman General Wynnor's Boldheart,. showed himself to be ani of it. Mashlight
(Mr Sassoon) 3 unly won the race of Aristocrat by fa To a good start the field sailed away Fall leath. Weadman a bad third,
together. Snowstorm was the first to fall Time, 3.09%
back, a position ho kept to the end. Du fitat ping the Stand the others st, ¿ Primrose, Suldheart, Wade, and order was kept until nearing the alraight when Woodman passed Baldur and ens in second, saly Josing the race by a neck. Primrose ng pas well. Time 2.14 oct 26. MAMPION STAKES.-O $10 th
with added. One mile at a quar (Me Drunenand) Baren Bunkum's Jos want to I-Pamay's Cange, Mr Baker] 1 700.40 geof start and dipeal to keep Mr Auga Artery (Mr Drummond] 120.80 the lead, but the company WAS 3,901.19 Qully to good for him and out Me Barany's Phishlight (Mr Sassoon) 3
aming the Stand was running fourth,
This nu got a good start. Flashlight. $5,680.06 Rotle leaning, Sunts Ore and they card company, the others holding their own for wous away with Congo and Beeso747. În Funging not äod rehse let thus aoms datang if all at & વ્યવસા
Wednesday, 13th Decembar, 1893, 1. THE COMPHADOKE'S CUP. One Mile, $3,848.00 Mr Rouge et Noir's Roulle (Ir Oswald) 155.10 Mi Min's Grey Beard...(Mr Sassoon) 1,303.90 Major Clachescuddin's Santo Crus
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Museum & Olice expenses, priating, bindig &o, &o. insurance premie
391 98
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Government Fire Brigade Patacre
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Temperature. HONGKONG, Dec. 21, 180d,... (Taken at Massy Falconer & Dala, Premises, Cueca's Road.)
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