SATURDAY, JANUARY 28, 1897.
Ar a meeting of the Machine Gunners at THE YOKOHAMA POISONING Shanghai on the 18th inst., Mesars C. M, Adamson and T. O. Anderson were olootel first and second lieutenanta respectively of the new infantry company.
Os grounds of economy, the Viceroy of Nanking in discharging extra, hands engaged on board the Nanyang feet Aurin: the war, and over 1.000 people will be paid off vincial treasury of nearly half-a-million dollars will be effected--Mercury-
CASE. SYMPATHY WITH MISS JACOL (Special to the N-U. Doily News")
Kont, 17th January. The trial of Mrs Carew was continued on Friday and adjourned till norrow morn ing.
Cenemi sympathy is expressed in
POLO.
MR MAYA CU".
THE CHINA MAIL.
MUSICAL NOTES.
Yesterday the second tie in the competi-season well, after being in a manner re-day evening at the City Hall, en certainly. K. Luigh, J. H. Lewis, Major Lindley,
tion for Mr May's Cup was played at the Polo Ground. The first tie was played a few days ago between the R.A. and the West-Turks, and resulted in a win for the Artillery. The game yesterday was Civil
The Philharmonic Society started the
organised, and music lovers were in hopes that a series of first-class concerts would be given during the season, yateix weeks have elapsed since the first concert, and still
that the Conditor has mat with the diffi- culty usually found in such societies, irregularity in attendance at rehearsala It is dificult to understand why members of Chairs, Choral Union, etc., join at s if they do not intend to turn up regularly
claim to be the most successful function of this nature held during the season. Many circumstances were certainly facimralds to this success. The weather is one of the
SA GEORGE'S BALL.
1. J, felme, E. Jones Hughes, 1. St George's Ball, which was held yester. Impbrays, T. J. Hutchings, C. C. Ench
Bald, Capt. Laghurne, A.; B. Layton, I.; Cat Lovsband, A.DC; C. W lay, T. W. Mitchell, C. Palmer, C. G. Q. II. Putts, W. Powell, II. B. Sir Win Platt, Lient. Flamar, INH. E. Pullook, Robinson, IL.C.M.G. Ilon. Comm. Murray Rumsey, H.N.; Herbert Smith,
PHIZE-LAUT.
TRESENTATION OF PRIZES AT QUEEN'S COLLEGE
Cheung, A.A., Luk Kwong, A.A., Clau Oxford Juncul Certificates.-Senior, Sin King-taing, A.A., Lai Chan-pong, A.A. Juniors-Chan Ming-taung, C. Ellis, C. H, Lus. Preliminary R. H. Craig, 1 E. Abre hain, H. Pustovice, S. 4. Ismail.
Scholarships-Morrison Senior, I. 4,
this month. An annual saving to tas pro- Yokohama for Miss Japh, and to crabians . The Club, and the following were nothing is heard of a second. I suspect principal conditions to be reckoned with Mr Justice Sarcombo Smith, A. G..Stoker, Chau King-taing. Morrison Junior, IV.
SIR Robert Meade, Permanent Under Secretary, for the Colonies, was removed from Westminster Hospital on 19th Dée. to bis residence, near the Marbin Arel, and was progressing satisfactorily. This step Was taken as luis, can maquest, the veteran official observing to a friend in the morning: -Hero un aking up & hod that might bo occupied by some pour fellow sorely in need of it, and so I am off."
• Tax Manila Comercio publishich a list of military honoura and rewards conferred in connection with the operations against the
The list occupies n Philippine rebus.
her to employ a lawyer $1,100 was sub- scribed in a few hours.
REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
(Supetarn to muɛ 'CLUNA MAIL,'],
LONDON, J. 21.
THE RECENT MASSACRE OF THE
EXPEDITION TO RENIN,
-The recent expedition to Benin, which was massacred, was a porceful one, bearing presents to the King, and was proceeding
the
competitors:
CIVILLANU.
Mr Whitehead.
Mr May.
Mr Hastings.
Mr Ross.
THE CLCD.
Captain Loveland, Sury-Capt. Edye. Mr Creagh. t'aptain Long.
for the success or failure of these ontertain. I. Thompson, A. Tillatt, H. E. Tom, Ng Fung-chan. Stewart, I. A, Siu
--NOTES FROM MANILA. Some 3,000 individualn have been enroll
Chang. Belfios Sanior, 1. C, C. H. Las Bulilios Junior III. A-hu-Kam shut, Belilies Extra, Ill. à, The Ching-fong.
Special Prizes-upil Toushers, 1, Sin Cheung (merit); 2, Li Chan-pong.
Trans lation, E to C, Ho Kau-kwan; Co Chan Chu-lat. History, IA, Ch'an Ming-toung
T. C. R Pestonjes: II. A,
It was decided two games of eight munutes each should he played. The fit one wa play that Im len observed for many days to a conductor to find only half the on the ground being absent. The Civilians intimbers present; it is unfair not only to pressed their opponents more than oner, bar to tack was repulsed, Loveband him but to those who have put in an ap saving a goal by a smart cross hit ; and in perance. If a concert is not satisfactory thoomi neither side scurol. Captain Barney, who had kindly consented to umpire, gave is the conductor who got all the blame in two camped parties which were sapa-the contestants a rest for several minuten. but very frequently the irregularity at character, although Loveland did not shaw up in his uaul Kem. At first neither side ninagel to score, though both goals were alternately in imminent danger. After about six soinutes play Blye munaged to remaining two minutes resulted in na further testing. On Monday, wo ander sland, the final pie is to be played between the RA. and the Club, when some fast and exciting play should be witnessed.
rather a stickey ona, the nsual brilliont when required. Is is most dishesrtantry his large number of assistants. The ded in the province of Pampanga, as valutein, Composition, I. A, Ch'an Miny
lens than mine columus! The Dongola rately ambushed and amasacred, only one The second game was of a nine fister rehearsals is the real cause.
Honours Gazettà nay now hide its dimi- niehod head. If it an la an average co- Jumin that was about all. As a home con temporary says serculically it will # bucana an honour to be luit out of des-
patches-Singapore Boren Press. Ir in reported from Hungchine, thut the youthful titendi of that ity, hoaring it rumoured that the pracineis authorities had misslved the Imperial commands LO establish a large government in that city for this study of foreign Languages and. sciences, owing to wint of funds, recently petitioned Governor Lino anggeating the closing of several colleges which have be come superlivous through fack of atten dance and applying the revenue of several | thousand taudu per aan to
jote. college. The high authorities have there- fore been having consultations recently over the alter, and it is now given out that a new schoul will be built in the eastern part of the city.-N.-C. Daily News.
bester nut of 250 excapitty.
THE ADVANCE TO KIMARTOUM.
power.com
teers to operate against the rebels,
On the morning of the 10th instant, in the steamer Brutus, 531 volunteers frun oils arrived at Manila, to be at the dis
tsing; LB, Chan Chiu-uh'; 1. c c. B, Silas; II. A, Tal Tin-tsoi: 1. C, 3. Wal ilove; III. A, Hu Kam-shui; III. B, Fang U-ka
2.
ments, and yesterday evening it was supers. sins, W, J. Tucker, J. G. Velteh, J. Y.-V. Vorton, E. S. Wheatler, A. C. Wilcox, C. The arrangeraonta for the comfort of guests. Wilkinson, were alsa of the incst complete description, and this is due to the efforts of the energa. the Secretary, Mr T. Sorambe Smith and
carations were carried out on a ugnificent sale. The entrance hall had a very pretty appearance, the pulls being tastefully de- curated with barbon plants, which gave
Class Prizee... 1, Chan King-tring. the passage to the staircase the appearanceposal of the military authorities,
a sylvan grove. The staircase was
2, Tak Ki-wong, IB, 1, Ho Wan shong According to a Madrid telegram in the K. Fuckeera; N.I., 1. A. Ismail.; II.A., Wong In-tso; N... 1, 0.11. Lee, 2, A ranged with pot plants, and on the firit Connció dated January 14, the Brigadier, La Pun-tai, 9, 1m Yat-wing: N.III, landing an illuminated representation of Sir General Don tafel Sueroy Marcolata in Abrahan, M. Sins; NIV., 1, A. George and the Dragon was placed on the appointed for service in the Philippines
Stockhausen: III.A., Wong Kai-leung wall. Oder pretty effects had een carried
9, Te Ching-Long: II.B., I, Cha U-tok, In a letter just to hand did th D-2. Leung Chi far; IV.A. 1, Ng Fung largo trophy of lagurete occupied a pro minent position. The St. George's 'moss reference is made to this discovery if a cun. IV.B., 1. Piur-chark, 2, Cho Ting choung book the Hatest paruaninent position in all the party mongst the native nurpits, having V.A.1, Lain King-fan, 2. Wong decorations, The Chinese lamps which for its object the sassination of all the, H. Fuckoora; V.B., 1, wera hung in the passages and verandahs Spaniards. The military authorities pre-Kwong, 3, Lam bore representations of St George's g, coded at once to disarm the whole of the Sham, 2, Cheung Kai-un: VI.1, 1, 1p and banners and penants with the reitors and had commenced to sumantily Pak-wing 2, Lashing : VI.C, 1, La Silk- Cruss were bi evidouce sverywhere. St. of the plot.
investigate the affair against the authors hung, 2, U Yau-pni; VILA, 1, Tam Kam George's and St. Andrew's Halls were
king 9, Clan Kwan-sun; VII.B. 1. Hung nicely decorated, some very pretty electric tumors Antonio Topen and Mex-Kwok-leung, 2, Lam Vik-bing: VILO, 1, light effects having been carried out. In tevedio arrived at Manila on the morning of Hung Hing-kam, 2, Wong Ying-Lai; VII. the centre of the ceilings of peek of the January 18, with battalions of Nos. 12 and 4, 1. Wong Wai-chui,, Chan Cham; Mie successful carrying out of a very de./oon was attended with the same measure ing tho St. George's cross was placed, and These men are the first of the lot of 11,000 VILI.C. 1, Fung Shin-pang; 2, I U-tong. halls an electre fight decoration represent 13, to nies of No. 15 of Cazadora, VIII.B. 1, Tang Pat; 2, Chieng Pan-leung from the centre to the edges of the celling Philippines to take up the 25,000 men men destinul as reinforcements for the lung. The other decorations in the half- from Spain to crush the rebellion, festoons of reg white and blue cloth were
rooms were carried out with banners and,
In many chairs at Home it is the rule that no member shall appone at a public
Reuter's Agency learns that the garri hit a subsidiary goal for his side, and the performance unlusa & eertain number of put by means of trophies of arms and one cember, from Malahan, y the Comercio, chau, 9, Tsung-fuk, 3. Chung Thung-pal
sons at Debleh, Korii, and Merawi will advance early in the sommer to recupy Ala Ianud mul Herbar subsequent to a movement on Kurtula.
of
fb Indo Chine Francise.) THE FRENCH CHAMBER,
י
PREIS, Jan. 13.
+ FRAGRANT WATERS' MURMUR That St. Andrew, St. David, and St. Pa trick swald unite in heartily congratu
3. Brisson bas been re-elected Presidentting their saintly Brother Gooige on the Chamber of Deputics.
THE NEW RUSSIAN FOREIGN MINISTER.
M. Mouraviow, Russian Minister Pleni- potentiary at Copenhagen, has been ap- pointed blinister of Pureign Affairs for Russia. The Praner Press exlubits its approval at the appointetent and congmtu- Jates 31. Mounview, who is considered a friend of Fringe The Over will ho pleased
to learn that his advisers on the French Press have approved of bis selection.--En., GM]
· Catile information has been rennivad ut Shanghai from London, says the Jigrray, to the effect that Capt. R. M. Andrews of the China Morchant? $. N. Co, died on Saturday, 10th January. Capt. Andrews was one of the oldest and best known un ter mariners in the empley of the (2. M. §. N. Co and was highly geted mindr of the China Muretuntite, (nu.
He was visiting ngland in connect with the building of the new vessels for uk C. M. S. N. Co. sad was superintending their conn truction. The news of his deinise was rÙ... ceived with profound regret in Shanghai and flags at the Mercantile Marine Officers of the Senuto. Association, shipping offices, and lecal steamers were half-sled out of respect to **-his memory.
或
A
THE FRENCH SENATE.
PAK, Jan. 15.
M. Louber hus been re-clustel President
J
THE LAOS OCUPATION.. A decres classes ampugst the obligatory contributions of the various Indo-Chinn
indgets the share contributed by each of thy countries in the Union towards the cost of the occupation of the Laus territory.
A DECLARATION OF FRENCH
POLICY,
COMMENTING on the news, publisher origi nally in the Chine Mutt, of the retent four hours trial of the Chat-trion, when she averaged 15. knots, and for half-an-hour she worked up le 19 knots, contemporary says. The recent experience of the ship mly shows once again that the best is never get out of a ramel until her punchinery has Eaen some tire at work and her engine- roun staff have become accustomed to her Unluppily we have a knack of bringing ships into condition and when they and taken from the Fleet Reserve they have to rm a few thousand miles before thoir en- gios get into working order-and then he added, Cochin Chins deserves favoured telegating thou to the dull work și rocking | krvatiunt. Ha believes that the time has -at, moeringa- or alongside jetties. Truly, amived when French colonists should
we are a practical race.
At a hanques given in his honour yester, day, M. Doumer, the new Governor Gone ral of Indo-China, declared himself in fav- our of the Union in Indo-Chin. However,
penetrato China for the promotion of com- merce, industry and civilisation.
WEATHER NOTICE.
The following notice is aged from the Observatory
'DAYBRAK' writes in Sport and Gossip :-- Shanghai is about to lose a German friend that in sportig oe well as in all viber cir cles is one of the best I refer to Mr Böning, for some years a steward of our. Race Club and one who worked his
very hardest for the Club. He will be greatly On the 23rd at 11.25 .. The sticyclone missed at the scales next Spring, which for has extended Eastward with the highest some meatings now has been his depart-pressure now lying over W. Japan. On ment in mice days, and how ably he has the Chinn Coast tho barometer has com filled the position is often referred to by menced to fall again. Gradients slight to jockeys weighing out and in for the dierunt moderate. Forecast moderate and events. In saying goodbye to him I was fresh N.E. to FL. winds; cloudy, dull. very glad to hear that he was not leaving us for good, but that altera time in Hong- kong he hopes to have a trip home and then return to Shanghai. Wishes the very beat go with Bir and Mr Bäning, and any they may win many races in Hongkong at the coming 'Meeting is earnestly hoped by Daybreak.
We are very badly off for stormers, writes
the Ichang correspondent of the M.-C.
HONGKONG LIGHT DUES. The following corresponderos has passed betien Mr.H. A. Rilebie, Superintendent shipping, and the Hon. Secretary of the of the P. & 0. Company, as representing: China Asociation on the subject of light
dues:-
Peninsular and Oriental Stear
Navigation Company
Hongkong, 14th January, 1867.
Daily News on the 8th inst. The Shest-Dear Sir,-On behalf of the agents and
was intending to tow the disabled Changes representatives of companies at firms OFT
lightful function.
That the St. David assembly was perhaps the next largest assembly held in the City Hall building the Ball known as the Grand Master's Installation celebra- tion (Hon. C. P. Chater), and the only other which could approach it in size was one of the St. Andrew's gatherings. That I do not mean for a moment to refer
rehearsals, including the two list, have been attended. It is is difficult question: often we find really good societies HU- ing to pieces, because members wit not attend. The poor Conductor deserves a very large anunt of sympathy.
I understand that the second perform anoo of Hayda's 'Toy Symphony' at Row:
of success as the first. Many who were for brunt how prophet, wanted, orisi: net present are inquiring who the condue
time, as some my an old prophet has re- appeared. Doubtless iny readers will be pleased to leam that feriana is now in will probably la produced under tan baton preparation and that in a few months it of the matre sondector. The A.D.C, wil
have to look to their havela.
An udic tras issued in Manila on the plants, the handsinad being decorated with th st. proibiting the trafie of amall crafts between Manila, Pasig and Laguna. rociory. The balonios were proti. Tale step was taken in order to prevent of, dags-pleasant retreats between trist on by steamers only until the cessation rangel fa little loves, joined by moderations. Trathe is permitted to be cer- danes. The retiring rooms were mainly event position. decorated with flags, and the design of 56.1 George'sting had been carried out on the floor, events, some 2) natives-in Manila aml 000 Influenced perhaps by the recent turn of We hear a great dgtl about England be. Supper was served in the Theatre, and here to bulk and numbers as meaning anything ing an oninus.cal nation, but the old coun- the pillars being axep three parasites withsource f
Java applied to the beyond this, that the English hosts ex-try seems to be quite as far advanced their staves round. The stage was a very Manila, and lege numbers of individuals
the decorations were very pretty, to each of S. Felipe. tended their hospitality to the atmost any other nation. Riviers anys that in pretty picture of a tropical scenu, the civil as well as military, have been obarget Councils of war being held frequently at degree of comfort.
his orchestra of 36 at Llandudno last starlet uniform of the band of the Houg with being connected with the recent re- That your loucriptive account of the decor, he have only 6 foreigners, and not one
tions and the general arrangements will of these six vas a German In his list of kong Regiment--which played selections bulbs In several of the charges against donthes cover all the leading points, 42 players for next season, all but four are during ruppe hang a striking contrust them, of belonging to secret societics (what but one of the prettiest natural beauties English. was the lovely fresh venue of bamboo
is termed masonry, mention is made of Dr set from the outer entrance to the ai
Rizal, as the protanded King of the Philip staircase.
pines. That the event of the week-after, perhaps, the St. George's Ball-was the publien. tion of the Trotest of the Shipping Firm against the imponition of any further light dues in Hongkong than those which aro-necessary to maintain the prosent fights.
green foliage. Startly before hing o'chick His Excell- ency the Governor arrived, unst was ruseir. A further evidence on this point, weed by the stewards. As he proceeded have the testimony of Dr Uito Neitzel, a upstairs to the hall-room the band of the well-knora Geraan pianist who has re Wast Yorkshire Regiment played the cently been on a visit to Enghud. He National Anther. Dancing was thep warns his countrymeu repeat the comamoed, the West Yorks Band, under story of unmusic. England. What the Bandmaster Bentley, supplying excellent" worthy doctor has heard in England has music. The following was the prograinine. convinced him that wo can at least hold of dunces :— our own as musicians.
Talking of Germans reminds me of a statement recently made that the Princd Censort introduced Gerican bands into this statement, but it seems to the to be a England. I don't know who first made
monstrous attempt to tarnish the fair fam of the lato prince.
Valse.. 2.-kucers. 3. Valsc... 4. Polkn... 5. Valse.....
Inneera ர். 7.--Vnise.
8.-Parn Danco
153
Laura. Lo Chyale. Pinie D'Or. .See me Dance, ................ Bokbummerlied, Knight of St. George.
blue Downte,
0-Valeu............ La Gitura. 10. Polka... Le Pressler Pus.
SUPPER, DANCES,
1.-Valse
2.--Voloc
3-Valse
That to
to almost erely civilian resident and overy outsider who has read this com pactly expressert and able document everybody interested in Hongkong must have read it--it must appear to be a That I have reason to suspect H. E. the
protent that cannot be answered,
Governor should, I think, make a full explanation of the situation) that the concretice which he publicly expressed on 3rd Dec, inst with the cod of x- A correspondent recently wrote: There ing an independent lovy of light dues (2 is a mystery which I cannot solve, but, instead of the old 1) e., the lery now perhaps, and or other of your readers may objected to by the Julb of the mercantile fe able to do. Year after year the same commanity, would not have been given Gornan bands perambulate the streets of hnd His Excellency known all the views London, and play over and over again the of the shipping community.
sane selection of ansic It is popu- That a perusul - the Governor's speech larly supposed that practice ruakes par- in Council, and the correspondence, feet, but according to my experience the will show where the unofficial shoe began moro practica minkes tho more im- to fit into the advisability of recommend perfect, at any rate as far as Ger- ing an inorcased
Inan bands are concorned. Why do these That of course the question in dispute, as musicians persist in playing out of tune. to which tax is the best, need not enter In another world it may be permitted to into the personal stage.
us to understand this and other matters.' That the matter is purely constitutional,
and reminders have been given in thie Those who were present at the Guver column that even the irregular and semi-nor's Lentare upon Charles Dickens' necrot confabulations of unofficial mom the other afternoon will remember the bers of Council, without any reference to extract wherein it was explained that which occupied a central position on the
roost.
TEFORGE.
CORRESPONDENCE,
THE PRESS AND THE NAVY LEAGUE.
To the Editor of the Chura MALL. DEAR SIR-I have hour desired by the Cekinil Committee of the Navy League in Loudon to convey its Luanks to the Hong kong Press for the fail and cordial manner in which the Press has chroniclel the doings of the Navy Leaguo in Hongkong,
I am, dear Sir, yours faithfully,
HENRY E. POLLOCK, Tion. Secretary. Navy League, Hongkong Branch. 18, Bank Buildings, 22nd Jan. 1807.
LATE TELEGRAMS..
THE GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP OF INDIA. Calenta, Jawtary 7-The Amateur Golf Championship of India has been won by Mr F. Murray, who has just returned from England, where he played all the goif matches. The second was Mr F. E Stewart, formerly Captain of the Oxford | University Golf Club.
Marguerite. Jyosotic. Our Lask. 11.-Valso...... Hosen aus dem Suder. 12. Lancers.
Trial by Jury. 13.-Barn Danco...... Faust up to Date, 14. Valse
Ridorado, 15.Boger de Coverly. Origa 16.-Yalso...
Sobre las Clas. 17.--Polk....
Fictorie. ¡Valas and............ The Shop Girl, Galop................... Firat. An excellent supper was served in the Theatre from 11.30 to 1.30, the purveying the superistandence of Madar and Farmor. of cases, bitt all are imported being carried out by the Peak Hotel, under
pretty good representative in a huge rous The Hoast Roof of Old England had a
18.
Hors d'Octures.
A. KUROPEAN DEATH FROM THE FLAGLE. Surgeon-Major Manser died yesterday morning of the plague at Bombay.
THE PLAGUE AT TOONA.
In Poons there is an alarming increase
CRICKET ADMY & NAVY.
A two-daye match between teams repre sentative of the Army and Navy was play. Lobster Mayommaice, Chicken Mayonnaisena on Friday and Saturday. The following
Ham Sandwiches. Beer Sandwiches.
were the scores --- Caviare Sandwiches. Sardine Sandwiches.
Gordon, b Badwell
or consultation with the residents prin toll-koopers were man win adopted their carving table. The following was the cipally interested, have come home to voention in order to revenge themselves men'
upon their follow-creaturos. Perhaps I That, like education in Dougkong, the dey suggest to the correspondeut that cision go to which tax should make a members of these German hands are like. I do not know of the existence of any with the object of inficting torters upon the amount required to be raised, is wise men, who, after being grievously dis problem.
appointed in life, band themselves together constitutional role which is problematio mankind. in character governing the proceeding. objected to by the shipping community, unless the Secretary of State has mis
duty
taken his
to Hankow but in the attempt got disableding vessels trading to and in the Far East, herself so had to give up the job. The I beg to hand you, herowith, for the in-That Changes is lying 40 miles below felang in fondation of the Committee of the Hong. a helpless condition and the Shast was pro- kong Branch-of the China Association, a ...ceeding to Hunkew with a cracked shaje,cony of a petition, dated 24th December, And working one engine only. We are now 1886, praying His Excelency the Governor limited to the Kiding and the reli, We not to carry the recommendation of the hope the other steamers may to all right raajority of the Unofficial Members of soon and back to the regular run. Two Concil, that a tax of 2s cunts for light ladies who came up here on the gorges dues should be permanently levied in November have had rather an eventful vessels calling at this part, into elect time. Twice they have left Ichang to pro-also enclose a copy of the letter received cead to Hankow and are back here again on fem the Colonial Secretary acknowledging the Keil hoping to return with her in the receipt of the petition. safety to their destination down river. The disasters to the Changizo and Shurt the force then to come back here.
The N.-G. Daily News of the 16th January Maya-We understand that so far eleven candidates have been nominated for the new Council. Four of these are members of the retiring Council. Mesa Alford, Cooper, W. D. Little, and Moses; for as is known
I
We have no doubt that we can rely on
I have heard some people in Hongkong say that they infinitely preferred a German not been educated up to the bag-pipe band to the bag-pinen. Probably they have standard.
Prawns.
Boned Capoo with Trottles.
Pite de Foie Gras in Jelly.
Joints.
Beron of Beef Ronst Shidlo of Mutton. Roest. Turkey and Hem. Boiled Shanghai Corned Beef,
Game
Boar's Head.
ARMY:
11
Caps. Dynon Arbuthnot, b Bowden
Smita M. D. Wood, WY.R., b Bedwell TH. Howard, W. Y., b Bedwell Rev. G. F. Yallings b Bedwell... Surg--Maj. Johasion, Farie, b Bed-
well
110
Two-hing; 23
HONGKONG.
AN APPRECIATIVE CRITICIS).
Но
The Edicion Español del "Scientific Ameri can' ontains a half-page illustration of the the following notice of which we give a frou Botanic Gardens of Bongkong aking with
translation ---
Hongkong, which mours in Chinese.
Finng King (rivulets which exhalo Red Port, is the name of a British
fragrance), and, in fact, the territory of the Colony in China. It was also onge called
rocky island of that name is tartreed-or all sides by rivulets whoso serpentina courses run through valleys of luxúriant mangoon and fragrant lemon flowers. The Colony includes the island and part of the Peninsula of Kowloon,
Victoria is the principal town on the island. Situated on the bay of that name, is extends for three miles along the gun alore, occupying all the hollow space at the foot of the precipitous hills forming the background. The public buildings, bailt of stone mud bricke, are superior to those of China! The houses of the merchants are large and elegant, with commodious balconies and hosutiful gardens which look: most enchanting when, in the month of March, Spring aderris them with ita flowery vesture and bugs it with its fragrant breezes. The tecompanying illustration gives a good idea of the beautiful Botanical Garden. In it are many distinct, clames of palms, arranged with artistic
The sickness and squalor which, prorails: in the Chinese quartar unfortunately form a and contrast to so much beauty above, for the native rosidences are mere piles of loathsome and nauscous Bats where disease and misery are toa often present. Oh, these Chinese!. Neither death more sickness or neary scom to frighten them. The European section, of. the city a different. In the Harbour Fines of mexbart steamers are anchored from
Wast Wast
songaid clot
int to the other extremity, and
the warves on the Hongkong. side lie the magnificent passenger steners which ply to Canton and Mac Notice- able features in the town are the gasworks, Queen's Road and the aquedust, Amongat the public
House Badings are Government.
Gaol, the
the Court-house, the &c. There are also a
cathedral with its opiscopal palace,' edu
ONE cational edifices, the London Miznica and other missionary schools, and Civil, and Military and Naval hospitals.
At the procont moment, when there ara dissensions in eo mony Calories [Spanish meant...), is inter
18 and the Mother Countryway
-25
10.
to enquire into the relationa betweek Whe
ie do persons consider themselves honl eared in calling themselves. British without desiring to break at inte
18 A
34 war, imperilling property and crying all
10 authority? Because in her Colonies Great
Britain has established the spirit of free-. dom and intelligent Colonial administr tion. Everything has been done to majo beautiful gardens and to improve the sani- tary condition of the Colny, not from Landon but on the spot by the initiativo of the local admistration
of. -composed Governor
Executive Council if officials ข and a Legislative Council of officiala and
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Gaine Pie. Roast Wid Duck. Ronet Phonsant.R. Tancke, W. F.K., dand barbuthnot
Capt. W. S. Carey, b Arbuthnot Of juvenile prodigies there is no end
Tematous. Celery, Lettuce, Wateroresa. Rall. W.Y.F, not out another is appearing in the person of Ruul
Pastry. Kozalski, who, although only in his Minco Pies.
Blanc Margo. Almond Macaroona, eleventh year, holds the proud position of
Chocolate Sponge Cakes, Court, Pianist to the Shah of Persia. Hu
Finger Cakes. not only possesses remarkable powers of
Degert. execution, but is a composer of to incan Maraschino Jully. Strawberry Ice Cream
Vanilla Ice Cream. Assorted Jollius. ordar, having already written no fewer than sixty vempositions. He has been the recipient of several distinguished erders from crowned beads, and is musician of
That there is a nice dilemus we have hore. probably England is powerful enough to stand being laughedstir small (and even great) matters without any sensible lase of dijmity, but anything better calculat ed to provoke laughter than the Order fulminated by Vice-Admiral Builer re- garding the trimming of moustaches, can hardly be
will probably have reference to the use and abuse of pomade by the A. B. British sailor, accompanied by an injunction to commanding officers to 886 that the spirit of the Instruo tions on the subject is adhered to." That the Brither Scots of Hongkong St.whom we shall probably hear mero in the
Andrew have not given a Bane concert future.
That
•DUxt mined.
a sordial support of the China Association, in furthering the object we have in view.
Apart from other-
for several years back in the City Hall, colorations, which are fully dealt with in car petition, I would beg pint out the impolicy of Inflicting a tax on shipping with the avowal purous of mis
men with this intension in an adjacent ing money for local revenue. If such a tax
British crlony, which has hitherto been a lave port, it is obvious that it must hack a
with very general regret, Mr. J. Scott post prejudical affect on any ropes one of the ablest Chairmen we have ever
decided not to seek re-election. Theutations which may be made to the Gavom- come five more or less oficial candidates, tent of Ohins to bring the excessively Messrs C. Dordall, Freeman, Darby, with that vountry within reasonable tonnage dues imposed on vessels, Mustard, and Probst, all
Hely to he Yalable members. Mr Karbe coming on to linata, or with a view to securing that the represent, the German community, and Mr proceeds of those duon should he strictly Mustard the American cominiunty It is applied to the purposes for which they aro obvious that it is very desirable that one ostensibly levied, which should include, number of lie Council should be specially for instance, the diviging of the Woosung
with Hongkew, which is Acquainted rapidly being covered with foreign as well. I beg to roquest that you will forward
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Bus Buns Boof Too. Cheese. Tea, Coffco, Cocon. The Band of the Hongkong Regiment played the following programme of music fering suppe
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Mr Gamble had been allowed to retire. As usual, the library was utilized as a
Lieut. Farie, 1.b., b Wood H. B. Bedwell, Gordon, J. M. Steel, b Howard
L. Barden-Smith, b Gordon
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Lt. Sir It. srbathnots and b Howard That Monday's venture undoubtedly looks It is with feelings of the greatest satis-
Dr. Reid, Vallings, b. Wood liku treat in store. as the pro-faction that I hear that the Union Church Selection incetons of Euglatice. La F. J. Pienist, & Davies, b Howard
Bra of Ola Englan
Lt. Com, C.-J. Doraser, b Wood. gramme shows good singers, etc., and an will after all retain the services of Mr. Recon Fanfare Stian J Hiokley, b. Wood
*Heity's Dangsters dezashion,, worlEy of the name, are rare in the Coloursh excellent national selection.
George Grimble Organiste-I mean those section Butik-Kondor H. M. Elliott, not out
Wallz "Bweet Box".
Primingidh fortiden, ny, and it would have been a great pity if
Pro Fabian Pix. Certe Lt. Shelford, b Wood ...
smoking room and eard room and here also the creature comforts of the male, questa were abundantly applied. Special pro-C, Ryali, b Bedwell parations had been made for the exception, Gordu, st. Bowden Smith ally large attendance that was expected, all . Isake, b Bedwell the passages being kept clear of ubrug M. D. Wood, b Bowden Smith tions, and the assiduous attention of the T. Howard, 6 Bodwell stowasis to their duties made everything Capt. Dyson,
That the sub-Committee (Mcesta G. G. Anderson, Robertson, D. K. Sliman, said D. Wood) are to be congratulated upou the very aritable arrangements made for this occasion. That the Chairman's spooch at the land Investiment meeting of shareholders the other day contained a great deal more information than usual.
That it might be well if Directors told their shareholders a little more than they do they coull do so safely, to a cer tain degree, in several cases.
BROWNIE
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An excellent programine is provided for the Santch Conont on Monday next, and as booking is proceeding briskly, I would advise all brither Soste book seats without delay.
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American
The Scientif right in
9 the main, but his view of Hongkong in altogether slight and superficial. —ED., 0.M.)
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4 on XE Bzoan T Lira, Clarke's World-famed Blood Mixtaro la warranted to coenas the blood from all freparities from what-- evar sauss aring For Sorotola, Scurvy, Ecrans, Bad Legs, Skin and Blond Dishaned,
wosk smoothly and to the satisfaction of Rev. G. R. egotis b Badwell 0 Pimples, and Soren of all kfuða, ita effeatt aru §
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PATENT MUSI boxes, Violins (fino podels), and chairs was dried out with regularity. H. Logan, a Hickley, b Bedwell Muxlolines, and Strings of all kinds.Wsad without crush, the Poline regulating Capt. Carey and Surg -Blaj, Johnston are Dr. Ward Hall and ED, MO the London and Shanghat branaher of that the best atauge:neat for the fusure of Tar Soandinavian Consul-betteral Ferry launcher for providing addix! as native houses. The other two candidates copies of this letter, with its attachments. We fandy (says the Singapore Free Press) Robinson & Co.
the ratio in an admirable manner Kow loon residente who attended the ball an
to bat. both of whoin ade sure to receive a
the Association by the first opportunities. Raab would be for the Directors tu sanction Shanghai telegraphs that Dr Sven-Haditional launches before and after the ball, specially indebted to the managers of the grable measure of support, so that the eloc. -I my dear sir, yours faithfully,
preparation of spesial detailed by an expert on an electric scheme on the the celebrated Swedish traveller, has dr
advised by the Manager and then to tired at Liang-chau-fu, in Kansu and to this being an indication that they are aliva lines: - Chat Air Alford shall be asked to take the Fullarton Henderson, Esq., Secretary, consider that fully when randy. If water. de north-asis of Lake Koko Nar, after a kreska dying the roads of
to the necessity of Tag Hongkong Branch, China Association, power chi to waste money continu dan and Koko Nam. Th Svan-death hopes/phabetical order
the work, and if it is avails regions of Northern Thibet by way of Tesis successful Burney through the unknown able, it is a pity Larensties 1 293 Dscose hare sya ously on heavy transport, needlendy to ranch Faring in two months' tape-L hosts of faltera frets pople who have, rocafeed laiku pay sheet, and the expensive main- and great beau Bros e mae of Diarky's Blocrt tetalice
tion next week should be a very interesting
ons. It is in contemplation, we understand,
chair for the ensuing year and Mr Probab
the vice-chair. There may be still-some viore merizations, as, the entries do yo close until 4 p.m. i-day.
90 NEW PIANOS just arrived; best MATSIA, Ashra. 2 daniint be too highly estimated, fue erat many points of 95.j
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WELL, Teddy have you been a good boy day asked his mother upon her return home late in ay aftemon.
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Hongkong Berister.
Fox 168 peni gasrier of a beninty there fo The following list of stewarda is given in tesz and continuous faw of letters herlig
lastmony to the truly wonderful care affected ne by Clarke's Word-amed Blood Mixture, the Dr Ayres, CM.G. Dr. Atkinson, Ad best Blood Pudder that nice and medical iniral 5 Alex Baller, K.C.B.) F.. 3. skill have brought to light Bufferers from Also Cabin and Transposing Piance, ukrán i dobar and lasts the blood fund
Badeley, J. Barton, JM Book Bactria, Soares Eangma, Bad Loga, Bidad bed for the climate. Robins & Cos piriler de la o pred tearinnalt op te The Blood is the adorse from which one Remember that this blood, whetket puza We Carrington, M.G. & Charmikere colleitsd to give it tied to tortaite Temperature
Tthe blood. Iz diannust the body is dis. Browns, G. A Caldwell Chief Justin Bir Blood Diseases, Pimples and Boite de any kind, the blindate Robinam Panity Destet, s'die gom on faciary so was 1 agasins my belt ny, and from which, we deles or imparo, creuistes through the arms of the Site. Cobam G. O. Cox, J. H. Cor, Vessels dele. Bows Obs's West-FARM Boch Batistas fuest Hood Purifier this selezes enfant mental i well as ear physical affifa bina bod-Lauga, Hart, Stomach, Kidneys, Danby, P. 0. Davies, RAJ.
Bold boille, Boward The most searching Blood Clestur hat leaks skill have brought to Righly and we osa with the it the lost i dansed the body a danged, Urgin. If it is laden with polos matter it I
Dennys, R. Destory
Direction of tratta dises on calls yes DL8) Col. Riciale, CA CESTADT editor in the Stagits is no am
Ede Surg CATH Fugers trazi Sovorila Scurry, Ketama, Best Logy, bạạn phu, são blit, generally. Fer Bezoluta, † Trega, Shiu má. Blood-Diseases., Firopies, and fils, Senrvy, Eesotho, Bað kari, ciklh and Blood Taithfull Ma Goodran. T. Grigia series of letters descriptive of RUNTOWA
Ford, Col. Finger, beans. This flustrious individual bar written on
Skin and Blood Dicasen, Faraplus, and Sores of Souter Seris, Had Legay Bel sud Hard Bois of ay kad are solted to give Clarke's Direniss, Plable and Sort of eu kinda la BA BOD my kind are wolfelter to give it a trial to bagi fte Diacres, Flups and Burts of all kinds, its world famed Blood Lists rid to lost its seats of Clucked Mitiate are marrions, shaw, A Honosok, B. Kouruck, 3. Kaninch and wife doing and come and Montan welds Thousands of wonderol card have base fire marsellen Themeauds of wonderful due Thousands of wonderful offins have been those of wonderful the hate effected Sumur Hastings, NVO stay in India, other metiens tekitina stondary
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