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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 1908.
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of Architecture, but in Hongkong the rejoin them an fhrew sides, will thus be crea. will are made by the family after the suge twinkling Kghts of the reconstructed mo- of life. Not that thire has been the dlight their Claims to the Undersigned before the| FROM THE FACTORIES
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somewhat young, has already outgrown the and running the risk of an explosion. The Public Works has informed us, the pro. acemanndation afforded by the present juryinen who sit in the February Session greas of Hongkong in commerce pros. Courts, which were built in 1848, sind the always appear tu me extremely unhappy. perity during the last ten er eleren years question of creating a new building has, for end I have olten sympathised with them, has been plionomenat. But, gentlemen, a emiterio time past, exercised he (Laughter). But I have aid enough about when drowsy, disjainted China shall have Laying the Foundation Stone.
winds of the Government and the public, the present Court-house as a building. If been arou-ed by thu hustio of great rail- Yesterday afternoon the foundation stone The first red move in the tontter was tade I have said too much your Excellency kraws ways carrying her merchandise, and the
If something does not happen very soon. of the new Law Courts was laid by flis Ex-in 1899, when the then Director of Public how delig tful it is to ventilate long-sup-whier of the engines bringing to the sur Works. Mr Cooper, submitted tehes for pressed grievances, and will in your good facs her buried treasure, and giving
millions of her in- to bring relief from the strain under which cellency, fir fiunty A. Blake, G.C.M.O contructing now Law Courts on a site im css excuse me. Turning to the work of employment
dustrious people who are now in at presence of a large number of spectnmediately to the North of the one wo are the Court it may be of public interest to
now standing on. The Courts formed only give gone viea of what gues on within its to periodical famines or driven to rubber the Japanese people ars now living, and I believe the Chinese are not at all bands than the reciproc trade of East soinething which slinll leave them a feeling à pure of the Echeme, which cutemplated walla. The erremony is invented with prouliar the erection on this site of public flees te incline toonbark in litigation in their own and West will be indeed an ocean to that their statesmen have not permitted thoir country to be ignored, as being of intures and importance to the Colony,accommodate several other departments country. But they seem quite willing tade lake, and Hongkong with her unrivalled including the Post Ollico. Mz Conper's so in Hongkong. Spoling of the last ten position and her arms flung wide for the wurking, as it does a distinct advance in proposal was referred by the Secretary of months, namely, from Ist January, 190, unrestricted commerse of the world will ättle consequence in the world at large,
In the swaths of the Betite of JACOB Governmental architecture is, the Buat State for the Colonies (BIr Chamberlain) to to 31st Octubor, 1, un less than 1.470 cee her crowded shipping aprend into the there is simply no telling what the results civil notions have been brought, of which doop-dredged bay of Yaust and waiting of the inevitable explosion will be, only
MATREVICH MOLOHANOFF the endnont English architects, Messrs
Late of Moscow in the Empire of The whole of the buildings during duly as Aston Webh nad laste Beth, and, upim no loss than 1,2.0 love ben dieposed of. to land or unlund at the whares of the this may be prophesied with confidence,
Hussia, Morchant decursed. Government offices in Hongkong at present their recommendation, which was based open The amount in dispute in these nations was Kowloon terminus of the seruat arterial that the longer the delay, the moro Borious are either in a dilapidated condition, or are the inadequate area of the site to the North roughly about $90,000. In addition to all railway to Hankow (applause), while will be the catastrophe when it does e-ne mostly hidden in out-of-the-way places, no of this, it was decided to erect the Courts this there have in the same period beon the Chater of that day (laughter) will It is really wonderful how well the people hore. The other departments, to which eight Admiralty cases and 26 Bankruptcy cast his oys over the hills and valleys have hold themselves in hand through cir though related of their unsightly appear
have referted, will Lo provided for on a alte petitions and an immense namber of ap of the Kowloon Foninsals, will make sumstances that bars beau most exasperat. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the the croaked pisces straight, and thoug, and which would have been altogether Court has, by virtue of Section 58 of nace. There is not one timt residents can adjoiniu: Bake Pier, where they will be plications for probate and droinistration.
moro conveniently situated, from a public I find that on an avenge for the last live rough places; plain, and buttd a city too much for the patience of almost any Ordinance No. 3 of 1897, mado un Order to arrive this month. point out to the visitar as something to be
point of view. The area to the North of this years the valia of the property for which that will make the Sanitary Board other people, naturally of an excitable limiting to the 23rd day of Novemb
All Creditors are hereby required to send proud of. In taust countries the Govern. will the oferu remain built up, and an probate or administration has been granted hugh with glee (laughter), while her temperament. But the effects of the strain 103, for sanding in Chinuagainst the above ment buildings lead the van in the mattor almost unrivaled size for the Courts, har se boon nearer 84,00,000 the $3,000,000 thousands of prosperoun workers will gaze atomtaltogetherinvisible, since everywhere Estate,
ing regard to the open spac a which will ad porannum. Ton afraid some of the Chinese with admication in the quiet night on tho me detects a dange in the ordinary effica
foreigacis in general which was intimated. Dated this 13th day of November, 1903. verse, unfortunately, seems to be the case. red. Lack of funds ha breu responsible to pustil testator's death (ughter) as anther city tying nestled at the foot of the est evidence of that feeling of antipathy to aid Date.
DENNYS AND BOWLLY, in thist apocryphal story which is alleged. City
Rolicitors for the Administrator, adiuinistration and find (Applause). In such a With the building of the Law Courte, bow-some extent for the delay which a minile arrangement to prevent having guardian Peak and clinging to ita sida
nroestary Laid, then arise this splendid building with to have come from a diplomatist at Vienne,
Supreme Curt House, etur, a new crá hás e mand, said it wil gecurred in undertaking the work, and to take out
my hero mention the 11 securitie
Hongkong. without doubt be Ceaught with advintage Jenys go on egitation was got up Indeed I had a very funny so-called its lufty done will be a Siting and a proper who declared that the race hatred was o
It arrest the progres of the reelin will prosented for probate noly yester temple for the pure, impartial and incor-strong that we foreigners would be in 304 to the Colony.
tion works, Ly the carrying out of which day which begins with nasal candour by ruptible administration of justion tempore danger of everything torrible, In the Perhape the chango is to be seen in an If the hope expressed by His Excellency the site for the Conrts has been rendered reciting that be tectator is now already with mercy that is the foundation and the event of disaster to Japan's arma anul
As the cost of the wacks will dead. (Jughter.) It rather gave the rock upon which slone contrated misty ambition. available, in his remarke yesterday that the space to out $760,000, it has not been scheme away, and is interesting as showing may endure, and in that sacrei unus of Jas- facing the northern portion of the site be an easy matter to provide for it scene the ingenuity of some of our Chinesoties it has been my happiness to lay the abnormal dulness in commercial circles, a This concluded the ceremony and the replenish stocks in trade; or perlings one wonders at the apathy of the people who roserved as a public paéton, adorned by the the numerous urgent demanda fur public fellow citizans. As regards the crizainal foundation-stop this day. (Loud applause) disinclination to en arge operations or to a crop of ungetal bountifuluess is to be status of the King and Queen -be realized, works caused by the rapid development of jurl-diction 111 persons have been indicted,
Other factors in causing and 1 have been convicted, by the spretaturs dispersed
garnered probably it is that intangible something in the air to which no one con then the Courts, with their harbour front deny have been the dificulties arising our Supreme Court, during the last 10 months.
sily give a name, but there is something. age, will be in an incomparable positiuri to of the contret for the foundations, the But I hut not woary you, Sporting necessity of remaving the Praya Reclama.generally, I may say that the Court is at
It betraya itself in a measure when the timplay their architectural beauties. The tion Office in order to clear the site, and present, working is a satisfactory mammer,
Jappese ask what one's opinion is as to the reason for Russia's extraordinary building will be a handsome structure of sal equently of piling the area which it with little friction or delay. Indeed, there had occupied and the difficulty of obtaining is not a single esso on my paper for trial,
wilfulces in doing things which cantor three stories and will be surrounded by a
a tender to construct the suporstructure in which the parties are ready to proceed, Now that which has not been disputed of. i think,
but make them feel that it as with a fixed dowed. Moorish character, which will rest for a reasonable BUTT.
unnecessary delay in the administration of prospect of the work progressing sali pinnaclusof polished grapito will rise, and on quantity of dressed granite to be employed having asked me to make these remarke, the very top of the dome-12 foot from the over 150,0 cubic feet,-progress utat And I will no longer hinder the per reree gropni -- milf rest a crowse-capped enters. necessarily be slower than if bricks and of the interesting function of lying the plaster were used as in the case of most of foundation stuns of this much-needed
The building edilicu. (Applause.) The external walls of the Count will be the buildings around us.
His Excellency then directed his atten- tirely of white granice, and a broad-room-when completed will be in every way worthy
of the Colony and of the high purpose it is tion to the white block of granite which ado with tusoleted pavernuts and grabite designed to serve, and it any safely to was swinging ready to be lowared upon its Arches will surround the baitling. The predicted that, in it, that justice which tin bed. On its face was inscribed, This contre of the Western elevation will be play so important a part in British rule stue was laid by Hin Excellency Sir Henry
will
continue to be administered for many Arthur Blake, G.C.M.C., Governor of surmounted by a podiment which will em years to come. I would now not you, Sir, Hongkong. Willian Chatham, M. Just. brace a group of the Royal Arms and to lay this story, and for this purpose IC. E., Director of Public Works-Aston which will be crowned by a sint us have to hand you this trowel and mallet Webb, R.A., E Ingress Bell, F.R.I.B... Before the stung was lowered, copies of the „Sf Justjea nine feet in height. Like the spirit level which are the gift of the Architects, Chaa A. Tong. contractor, Mr Chan A Tong
local newspapers and coins of the Colony and other records, were placed in a recess
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Invido, the walls will all be built of red brick, plastered over, and in the lavatories glazed file dados will be used. The stair eas will be of granite, with iron balusters polished wood handrails. Hardwood blocks will ́empoxo the flora, except
Contractor,
His Excellency, then formsly applied the trowel to the mortar and tapping the stone with the mallet, Baid-In the name of justice, I declare this stens to be well und tealy laid,
His Excellency then said-Sir William
Goodman, Mr Chathain, ladies and gentle-
From
not care to check Russia's aggressiveness in the Korean frootier. H. C. Austen: E. F. Ancott, G. R.Matcharin and
who read the newspapers which do some write Macdonald, J. W. C. Bonner, J. M. For These questions are oftest asked by zester, W. H. Willians, H. A. Brent, ft. S. Professional menud by students-those Cooper, R. A. Whitmoru and J. D. Danbything more than give the news of the rhy
then a rather questionablo feuilleton for. At the conclusion of this match Mrs Atkin- and the gossip of the streets, with now and Ron will present the Challenge Cup the asses; and the mor of such men medals to the winners of the six-side football.
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Hongkong, November 13, 1908. mov her ray and navy and the Russian forces will disappear from off the The malict, travel and spirit levci were
face of the earth as a house of cards tumb- les down at a breath of wind; this sort made out of blackwood, silver mounted, and bore the Bollowing inscription: -Pre-beneath it.
of utterance comes with an emphasis which semel to His Excellency Sir Henry A.
increases inversely as the age of the speak er. The older students, the teachers, Blake, G.C.M.G., Governor of Hongkong, on the occasion of his laying the foundation
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buasffaloes, are in those exceptional 12 William Goodman then said Your
Tho distance between Manila and Hong-gras with it, but without any bintant Sir Excellency very kindly asked me this mon, by I add, gentlemen of the jury kong is unt'y covered by the Loongsung case which have caused considerable morning, as Chief Justice, to make a few (laughter)-I felicitate myself on being in s remarke, on this extremely interesting position before I leave the Colony to lay in 62 hours. She arrived this morning afsiguemout and have not really done any most importstilter a trip which occupied 61 days--days of Just what the position of affairs may be the ease of the Invatorios, which will bo ocension, upon the present Supreme Court || the foundation stone of the statements hard rolling, pitching, and tumbling about. | no ono, excepting those few in Tokyo who LORD AND LADY ALGY the first one that she gave
and its actual practical working. Perhaps public building. to express, in the nine of the members and the Director of Publin Works you will The Loongeing got away from Manils last And the Friday orening to schedate the Though of the legal profession, the satisfaction have gathered the reasons, a big widu nxitures leading fund the experience in being put here oncessity for the abandonment of the No. 4. typhoon signal was Lying at the day sad in knowing that, all obstacles present Supreme Court, which was ne western entrance. The large Count will be saving buen at length overcome, your Excel-quired at a time when the population of observatory, and small craft were taking Colony was 21,000, and the for shelter at Cavite, it was hoped she "a lofty apartment, lighted by four largo Tency is now about to lay the foundation this windows, and will let in the centre of the store of a building thoroughly worthy effeglties that have provented the might edge actors before anything happen the position of this Colony, and of the tra- countruction of this nobilo pile up to the pra first Boor. The small Court will be placed itions of the administration of British sent moment. We have heard of the dif. ed. Corregidor light w«s passed at 8.4.m. jutics. It is most important, especially foulties of the present Supreme Court from and shortly afterwards on taking the open in be separated from it by a wito corridor. the rental oetries, that justice the Chief Justice, and I spathise with the weather was found to have broken liuld be administered not only with deeply, and I think-itstruck me while A library will coupy the southern end of firmness, impartiality and promptitude, he was speaking-that for the present, if the and possessed to threatening an appearance this floor, td small rooms for the ralieitora, but also with dignity, and in surroundings so difficulties arise, we should change the that Captain Weigall considered it prudent in consonance with Supreme Courts of His motto uvar the judgment-sent and make it and witnesses, a jury room and Judge Majesty the King, wherein he administers Lat Justice be dude thoughthegam shot to seck shotter in Mativales smug little retiring room will also be provided. The justics, through bis Judges. There have fall. (Laughter). The Chinfusiosalocom harbonreitusted at the entrance of Manila offices of the Alterncy Coners, Crown bean times, quite recently, when it hus plained of the noise of the roller, but he has Buy-where sucli pa fect shelter is affordul Solicitor, clarks and officials are to be een somewhat difficult for the Judges to emitted to state that the roller was engaged that a typhom may be ridden out with a various Go-grument Departments have told |
keep up even a combhpce of dignity. For in smoothing the way for the litigants to certain purposes, I believe, it is convenient the Supreme Court, where the probability single anchor. Unfortunately the tele. is that the figure there that attracted them graphic communication between there was the Chief Justice sitting delivering his
tiled.
the first Acoz, to which necrea will be gaia
All the Courte will be accommodated on
I may be pernitted, in the first instance, that have been made by the Chief Justice
on the north side of the large Court, and is
i
I
are conducting the negotiations, cas give
even a shrewd guess, and the reticence of those statesmen is both proper and perfect.
ly aaintained. It may be taken for grant-
more in the way of concession to grant, ed now, however, that Japan has little and precious little more patience with which to bear further regressions and to wait
and thesa enditions being so patent to indefinitely a decision to be arrived at: anyone who takes the ticable to Teuk a then, it is surprising that any Russian official evaid pormit himself or hin aubur dinates to commit tht not of folly at Youg ampho, unless it was the stupid deed of an idiot, or intended as a deliberato act which to a declaration of hostilities by Japan. would be considered the last straw nud leed As to proparations, well, the heads of the
are not to be discussed, it is probably wies the newspaper man plainly that there to say nothing about them, especially ainco practically all that a layman could have to
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the second floor, while the Land Office, Registrar's office and prisoner's repairing to be in the closest proximity to the Gene
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the vine of the property. But in the judgments, with the calmness of irritation and Marita was broken down, so no Electric light will be installed throughout, Cse of the Supreina Court Kash imme. in knowing that every stamp meant for the information could be gained as to how the
diate proximity is a
Colony at least five conts or perhaps more. typhoon was moving. But the ship's kericus drawback, and a life, provided with electrical power, fumy own experience, are your (Laughter.) Now I think the lesson we have barometer remaining low indicated that the
aade for moving in a big way she ta not AS PROPOSED TO THE HONGKONG Lave no more learned from his observations bave thrown Excellency that you
GOVERNMENT AND THE MARINE will conveg visitors to the upper floor.
Activa
and energetic Civil servants light upon the charity of our Chinese disturbance was liable to come that way less prepared to-day. The dippant way iu
SIR PAUL LOT-HOLDERS BY el may friends because I have known much of it, Sunday was passed in that asfo anchorage which some of the nativo papers have Yesterday the site was partially enclosed than these engaged
spoken of the superiority cali the carpentering branch of the and now we hear from the Chief Justice hung with flags and strummerą,
Parcels Pust and the machine-stamping that when an unfortunato man is at his along with a email feat of other vessels, soldiers over the Muscovites, up for man, which was a rather pleasing a-pect to the departmouts of the Post Office, and tho fast gasps he is nursed, cared for, and at including the ss. Rubi, all being weather-finds no echo in the expressions used by scene. Facing the foundation stauna Collector of Stamp Duties. (Laughter). Last last buried, and after that his will is made bound. On Monday a orning the glass the cala, lougheaded, experienced army The Full Delads Printed in Famphlet Fororder
not talk, but words sometimes slip out that and had been erected, the centre of year, I recollect being entirely suppressed (Laughter.) Can charits do
ay Judge. It was in Chambers; and when (Laughter.) Well, from time to time I rose, and, as there was also an improve-or navy nicer. Of course, then last do which was reserved for the vice-regal party ever the legal gentlemon got to most in- hero mad sarcastic strictures upon the ment in the weather, a start was made for carry soutences in esel une, and manner is On this stand were acconimodated the teresting points of their gument, the sapireness of the Government in their delay Hongkong against a fresh north-west gala often more vocal thau incre wonde; and it in carrying out this most necessary public stamping machine would cunnence opera laties, of whom a large number wore pro tions, with the rogularity of a smith beating builling, and while I wished I had Aladdin sf with a big houd ses. This continued until is perfectly clear that the officers of higher Copies may be had at CHINA MA Office,
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[Reprinted from the China Revien,]
One of the East Sketches of Formosa Lile fot written.
monk realise fully that war with Ruesis in sent. On the left hand side ways plat-on an naril-a smith who was certainly uut lamp I wondered if those who carpent on Tuesday midnight-the Latitude at that not to be the child's play that scrimmage form which provided accommodation for harmonious blacksmith.' (Laughter.) The understood the time that was necessary in time being about 17 degrees nurth, when with China was ten years ago, and that the
uschine was within 20 feet of the seats o carrying to its conclusion a great building were occupying, and we had, day after day.of this kind. First of all, immediately the north east monsoon came down like a experience gained during the Boxer dent fro:n which to reason in forecast to select our most parauasive officer (it was after the Commission, we had the plans burricane, bringing with it at which inade troubles three years 500 is not mostly Mr Sath-you know the egothness prepared here and sent forward to England. the steamer toss and tumble abone to a of his tongue) to go round and beg for half Then they retarred the plans saying that considerable extent. Sails were set to helping the results of a combat with such a rest military men in this country do not bour's castion, as it was imposible to on mugideration those plans were rejected, steady the réssel, but they wero no sooner great power as Russia, In addition to His Excellency, Ladybos word. (Laughter.) After much cor and others were referred to as, which were up than they were ripped loto ribbon, besitate to any that it would be infinitely
respondence with the Government, during
with Russia over that territory, but they Blake and Sir John Keane, there were your Excellancy's abseries, that machine admirable in their way, but unfortunately.So forious wna the gaic on. Wednesday hotter to let Manchuria go. than to fight Translated by EDWARD HARPER PARKES
ignored the fact that Hongkong had a
zummer olimate, no head way could possibly have been made.draw the line sharply at the Korean fron- present: Sir William and Lady Goodman, was removed, but 1 beliery the Collector of inter as well as Sir Henry S. Harkeley, Attorney Gene-Stamp Revenue has never been thorough's which necessitated a reconsideration. Then Fortunately the coures was at right angles tier, and they are right in that: while uppy sinos. (Laughter.) But as for the again, when these plans were returned, the to the wind and set. Nearing the cast ral; Hon. Gursham Stewart, Hon.
the huumering W carpentering and
details were obliged to be considered the galo gradually abated and twenty miles Russian influenco in northern Korea has prat assos, thear, to the by the fudges, and tho Bar, nod south of bean distinctly better than has that Japan Chatham, extor of Public Works. parcels
would sadly stultify herself should she sit His Honour A. G. Wiss, Puiano Julgo, M. posé, aro over with ue, and at times, solicitars and all the people concerned, the over of Woglan it was anesh water. in other parts of that counts of a proximity their recommendations as to whist was time refused to believe that all the officers interests of the latter are such that sho we hara, owing to our A. Seth, Registrar; Mr J. W. Jonos, to the Queen's Road, visita frun the steam necesary for the proper administration had washing accounts had been satled. How quietly by stil see Kezes transformed into
alna and the lung spell of had weather
Rasian province, benccounted for, they asked. No mission- Deputy Registrar; Mr M. W. Salc, Heller, which seems to consider that the hose atin, and again be considerel
The newspaper demand that Japan refuse granite in front of the windows of the When you come to romesaher that had to 1. Gompertz, Messrs. H. W. Looker, FCourt House is host crashed into abapt he done you will agree with man that this
another day unless every. Russian soldier B. L. Borley, J. Hastings, P. W. Gala during the sittings of the Court. I believe could not be done very rapidly, even by
be withdrawn from Manchuris and tho Ang, D. J. Grist, C. E. H. Beavin, G. C.my colleague, Me Justice Wise, was once the aid of the telegraph, at a dianace of
railway awards be converted from available C. Master V. Deacon, E. &. Biner, 7. very nearly committing the steam roller ten thousand miles. And then, whon Fench, Mail.
diors into hartles policemen, finda no and its driver for kuncup of Carr, but I everything was neitied, cam the getting
officer; not because they are afraid. to response in the average army and navy try conclusions at an assault at srmie, but because they deprcoute the con- victory would bring no commensurate sequent loss of life, and believe that even denntage. To be sure they, torpro coin- marsial enough to realise that the loss of tra- dustrial interests of their country, yet they ding phate would be a bad blow, to the in- was being
feel that loes mast be but a temperary One, since if Remis wêre really established in E, A. Hewett, H. G. Fisher, Hon. L. A. Attorney-General's and Crown Solicitor's got through with as much speed aa
. Bicycle Riders
Manchuria and her sovereign rights re M. Johuston, M. S., Northente Rov. C. chambars, and remain there now. At one
time I remember that the Registrar General time has come when the difficuties are
Fou ride a bicycle you are always ongained by the great nations of the world, Supreme Court overcome and the foundation stoge in at had rovina in the
At first Hable to have a fall. Chamberlain' it must be but a short time until Russia would have to ask the banking and cur. Bilding, one had to push une's way laat ready for the superstructure. through a crowd of Chiness applicants for I think it was mentioned-it was to bave Pain Babu the best liniinent for cuts, these namerous licenses which he has the been placed upon the northern portion of sprains, and bruises. It will heal the mecial nations to help her to develop the duty of granting or withholding. I can this vacant ground; I mus glad that was parts in our-third the time any other country, and that would man open ports speak only from personal recollection, of a rejected, because my view is that the nor trestment would require. Fain Balta is to which Japanese merchants would have usriod of some years, but that is quite lougthern portion should never be built upon. Also famous for its cure of Rheumaatian equal access with the rest of the world, public se The soothing and healing properties of and if Japan is spared the demoralizing enough to impress upon me this fact that but that it should remain as
hare upon lior industries, sho must be there is on heating aparatos in the Court, den to be adorned by the statues of their Chamberlain's Pam Balm makes it a effects which a foreign war would certainly Once there were hot water pipes, bet no Majestien the King and Queen, and to favourite remedy for Cu's, Bruises. Burns officer war deputed to lank after them, and became in linie s firing entrance to the city and Selds. It will hou, sich injuries in taken account of in reckoning the comtuar
one third the time any other troutment tue of the former Chief Justices preferred when the Statue Wharf is replaced by a
new pler of the same description as Blake world require. For aule by all chemists tching cold to listening to the weird
General Agents, blood-curdling noises those pipes produced Pier. (Applaus): As the Director of and malicine vendors; WATKINS Ltd.
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Tho M.M. steamer Arivind Behje due S Hamster, O, D. Thomson, J. Hays, Bf. daresay there w re difficulties in the way out of the snoringus mass of details of the 1. D. Sutheps, S. W T and FX of getting it upstairs into the presence of quantitive, which wars work of many months hote shortly has been hitherto on the Ans- cuted Inde tresciss the erited too, at one tips Felt the impatience of tralian run and this is her frat voyage to 'Abeds Lutra i Ha Mantunce (Laughter) At present the uninstructed gure and with ch 1 Lusial Secretary; Sir Past Chater, Houdt ng magpahabat Balf-tus determined to po dun and mine fue is a sip to the C, W. Ickson, Hon. Dr J. M. Atkinson, ground foot of the Supreme Court. 17o myself the works wil push forward what I Australien, Folynesien and the Fille de la nenator on my roturn from leave of thought the work of the laggard draughts-otot and is taking the place of the Tonkin, man. 1 left the offies with a chestoned P.V.M.O., Hon. Dr Hà Kai; Chpt. F. W.xmenco, somo years ago, 1. found that the Lyons, de lug Captain Superintendent of Pet Offee had expropriated me. (Laugh. spirit (laughter), sud with the consciousness which is undergoing patentes repairs it l'elios; futura J. Dyor Ball, H. P. Tucker, ter), I could plaid no Now Territories het Marseilles after the disastrous bound
Japan. Trosty, and they took possession of the getting out the quantities
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