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SATURDAY, JULY 7, 1906.
OUR PUBLIC WORKS.
Expenditure for 1905.
The report of the Director of Public Works, Hon. Mr W. Chatham, in published in the Government Gazette. The actual expenditure for the year amounted to $2,378,540,46, being $450,000 less than the amount voted. On personal emoluments and other charges a saving of $45,254.44, was made largely due to the rise in exchange, the notual average rate being 1s. 113. against an estimate of le. 8d.; thus the Government made an average of dd, on every dollar paid
to the Civil Servants!
HONGKONG'S BUILDINGS.
Progress in 1905.
BPORTING.
Water Polo.
THE CHINA MAIL.
SKETCHES OF NATIVE LIFE.given ries to another colloquial witticiam.
The Bride.
X
"The marriage of a daughter is three- tenths & funeral." Indeed, predsely the aame kind of weeping is indulged in, in the ona casa as in the other.
In most instances the younger brother of the maiden scorta the sumptuous bridal shair-which is the bride's prison for the hour, for she is locked therein as if she
NEW
CONNAUGHT HOTEL.
fessionals, i.., one-third of the total num- ber. If "Duck's Egga" assertions are correct, and wo sen no reason to doubt thom, his question is a timely one. There A praatles game of water polo between esa bo no doubt that professionaliani is During last year plans for 25 European
A bride is one who, perhaps nowillingly houses and 164 Chinese bouses against 50 the 67th Company, B.G.A., and a V. R. C. pervading cricket more and more annually, European and 156 Chinese in 19% were
team was played at the V, R. C.'s enclo especially cricket in England, though some creates an interest in bersell, and not seldom sent for inspection to the Public Works oploon, yesterday afternoon, result of the Australian amateurs" are not for the hour, ehs becomes the subject of Department. The figures show a decreasing in a win for the V. R. O. by three very far removed from professionals. Intrusive curiosity on the part of her neigh due to a depression in building operatious, goals to one. The match was loosely con- Duck's Egg" also refers to the distinction boura How did she look ? Was she would escape or be abducted to the door HIGH-CLASS HOTEL but the plans for siterations to existing tested, but the soldiers showed improve shown between professionals and ainatours, well dressed "What did she wear" of her husband's house, and thereupon buildings in 1005 were pauch larger than in mont on their last year's play. Want of by dividing them into "gentlemon" and These and similar question are on the lige hands the key over to the bridegroom, who UNDER STRICTLY AMERICAN
"players," and wants to know why a pro- 1904.
speed handicaps them, but in passing theyfessional should not be allowed the use of of her neighbours, who, six months later, opens the door of the chair and bows to
MANAGEMENT. are begining to show out better. In the bis initials. On this point "Dask's Egg" will bok devote moment to her affaire, his bride. Etiquette allows all kinde of coming competition the 87th Company should have many supporters. Ia a pro- unless hor appearance is conspicuous or her banter to be haled at the said brother, Doos the fact that he is paid to play" doings abnormal. The same interent and which at the same time forbids him to should put up a stubborn game with the fessional less a gentlemen than an amateur? outside teams,
render the professional loss a gentleman the same carloelig, deepened perhaps in to make any retort or reply. As soon as the than be who pays to
Booro. The fitting.
Ju-Jitsu.
An exhibition of Ju-jitsu was given by a creation Club yesterday. The entertain-
be no doubts on that? There cantensity, are manifested by the Chinese when besrers soi dowa the chair, the door is fung definition-of a gentleman has still to be a bride leaves her house for the home of her found-Mark Twain gavo his
future husband. Moreover in connection open, and the poor half dead girl is taken on the shoulder of a female go-between, with Chineas weddings, there baadeveloped, and carried, sometimes over a brazier of when
to his referring
pinion
maintenance of Prays walls and piers deficient la lime. Prosecutions were sus. number of Japanese at the Victoria Re-n it be said that a profession-socording to the prescribed etiquette, a
No damage of any importance was caused to buildings by typhoons or rainstorms In the case of annually recurrent worke, during the year. Much attention was given to the quality of the mortar used in the 917,951.94 was saved on the crisisal vote erection of the various buildings which plus the supplementary vote of 8401,750, were in progress with the result that out On the maintenance of telegrapha and the of 29 samples taken, 7 were found to be : $12,900 was spent in excess of the vote, cessfully tostituted in all these cases and but savings an other items made up for it,
resulted in the infioiin of fines amounting The total vote for public worka extraor-to $1,700. It is hoped, says the Director of dinary amounted to 89,828,805 23, but of Public Works in his annual report, that this only $1,775,129.83 was spent, balog there prosecutions will bite salutary actually less than the original ontimates by effect in improving the quality of he mortar
ased throughout the Volony. 840,761.17. Compared with 1976 the ox-
The Naval Yori Extension and Messrs penditure of 1905 sbors an intrane of Fatterfield and Swira's Shipyard Works 8367, 109.88 dae nimost catitely to publie were la progroes throughout the year. In
works extraordinary.
NEW PUBLIC BUILDINGS.
Progress Report.
men.
CRICKET STORIES.
met was interesting. The men ensinly al cricketer is less a gentleman than Marks luxuriant growth of rules and formalities, burning wood, into the reception room of the devoted themselves to throwing sack other Twain's catchman? Men who have made down by means of leg tripping. Lättle of Engllah cricket famous deserve, at least, which must be conformed to, which would house, in which, with the other inmates of becoming irksome to the Chinese. Most of the etiquette associated with Chi the science of Ju-jiten was demonstrated, the prefix of "Mr," just as much as the be intolerable to Europease and are rapid. the family, she will houseforth reside,
veriost tyro who joins the county team.
In reading the Chinese Classics, one is nesa weddings most be cruelty itself to the but this was due to the want of a com-The distinction is one that does not reflect Potent interproter, as none of the perfor-credit on these responsible for its adoption
Custom demands that mera spake English. After, the exhibition and it discontinuance would, we holio,e,struck with the general, if not absolute bride, often a young timid, and inexperi botween the bride and bridegroom. This after the bridegroom has lifted the heavy the Japanese, who is to take a class meet the commendation of most sports lack of enthusiasm, for the relationship eaood creature. the case of the former, the reclamation, of Club members, endeavoured to give
relationship has added moch bounty to the helmet, with its hanging appendages, oater geay wall and tidal basin were prae- demonstration with J. A. 5. Alves,
literature of the West. Some of the finest which quite covers her face, and has tically completed and substantial progress but here the same difficulty cropped up.
and most striking passages in the English caught the first glimpse of her countevance, was made with the construction of the grav- Ing dock. Several of the buildings con- and it degenerated into a wrestling match,
Bible have their root in this relation the bride shall enter the guast room to meet nected with the scheme were in progrees, Alres bringing into play his knowledge of
ship, and they sparkle with the latheguests, whom shoserves with tea. During some delay bong caused in the oase of the wrestling. Alves is a much heavier man
guage of poetry and love. The "Bride" the ordeal it is the privilege of the guests, pamp-house by the failure of the tim- bortug
About 70 feet in depth, was with his strength, gave the Japanese somoshies, picked up a out, throw it in to Works, the reclamation and teveiling of the
hails with it, put it into his pocket, and ross and the inner pro-
walked off the ground. site made good progresa tion work on the entrance, for, which a very had effectively pinned the other down. hoavy tferdam was required, being in active progress by the close of the year.
In his book "The Complete Grieketor," Mr A. E. Knight tells a Bamber of good stories, Among them he tells how Julius Cesar, when the last two men of a twenty- two looked like playing out time, ran after hit which went past cover-point to the
Hon. Mr W. Chatham, Director of well as the excavation for the pump than the Japanese and his height, combined boundary, where there were some coconut who" adorneth herself with her jewels" is and they are not slow to avail themselves Public Works, makes the following completed. In the case of the Shipyard thing to do to throw him, as he adopted Lookyer at the wicket, who chipped off the net an unfamiliar ägare, and in this simple thereof, to pass nay criticism they liko oni
defensive tactics. The struggle was a good
monta on the new Harbour Offico, Poot of the graving dock was completed; fons, but was stopped before either man
Office and Law Courts in his report for
1906-
HARBOUR. OFFICE.-Progress on this work was much retarded by the difficulty experienced in obtaining the granite reces. sary for the completion, of the principal front of the ground sterey and it was 1105 until November that all the requisite stone was obtained and set. The other portions of the building, which are of brickwork, were, however, pushed forward with the result that the main part of the building was almost completed by the close of the) year and most of it roofed in. A consider able amount of the external plastering was done, some of the floors laid and ceilings,
|
The Fourth Gymkhaus,
The fourth meeting of the Hongkong on Saturday,
The best of all, however, is that of a very stout umpire, whose way of standing incommanded the bowler. On boing To quested to stand sideways, he plaintively replied, "Lord, sir, Im bigger, that way!"
“DALNY AND NEWCHWANG,
her charms or her defects. Her face and
with which the soul is familiar; the unique her feet come in for special attention. and natural adornment, she stands for much heart-unity of the bride and bridegroom more than once illustrates the closest and most mystic union between the soul and its Maker.
Doggerel rhymes are gemetimes vulgar. Daring this period the bridegroom remains coated with the best men, but custom for- bids that the brido should be seated.
Nor do we find, to any appreciable extent,
It is known to readers of Chinose that that in China, poeta hure $ielded them-
chapsticks are really "mimble sona.“ esives up to the depicting of the fast font-When the bride and bridegroom enter their ing-hours, in which young manhood and chamber, instead of being deluged with womanhood meet, and, almost unmind-
HOT AND COLD WATER THROUGHOUT,
TABLE D'HOZE. CUISINE EXCELLENT,
Осиморова Rooms WITS Етву COMFORT.
For Terms apply to
A. W. SLATON,
Manuger Hongkong, April 12, 1966.
700
ROBINSON PIANO --
COMPANY, LTD.
NEW
PIANOS
$70 Cash
AND 18 PAYMENTS OF EACH
or $385 Cash.
TO ANYTHING IN THE COLONY. GREAT STRENGTH AND SUFERIOR
times thrown into the room, a custom fal of the future, live tho zloh full life lo ten pairs of "shop-sticks" are some of the prosent. Her youths have for which indicates that it is the with of the opportunities to captivate the hearta of the maidens of their choice; her be born. "Chop-eticks" bring the pair STEINWAY,
aldens know nothing of the heart beats,
The remaining largo blocke of buildinga on the Praga Reclamation east of Fodder Street, inciding, York Building" and "Botol Mansiona," "King'a Building,
Regal Building," were completed daring Gymkhana Club will be held the year A great many of the loading July 21, weather permitting. The pro firens of the Colony-businesa, commercial and professional-Bre now housed in these gramme is as follows :---- and other buildings occupying the area indicated. The buildings have an impos. ing appearance and compare favourably in many respects with similar buildings in our large home cities,
Other works worthy of me tien sro
in Japan. It is recognised that three when, with blushing countenance and
On the following day; another feast in 9. 130 p.m.-WELTER RACE 3 FUR places are cotapeting for the advantage of tremulous voice, the brief cuphatio word stranged, at which both the bride and the Sharp's Memorial Hospital. Mount Kellett,
nd the new Military Hospital sove LONGS. For all China Polnes which have: Bowen Road, both of which were searing not been entered for any of the regular recognition as ports of entry of Manchuria; is uttered, and the soul begins to feel a bridegroom are present. There is then a completion at the close of the year. Work racing events this Gymkhaus season. Catch namely, Vladivostock, Tsiren and New-stronger beating of the palsss of life.
weights over 13 steno. Riders in the chwang. Among the throa Tairen is As most know, no meetings, clandestins
1. p.m.-ONE Mile and a QuALYER FLAT RACE. HANDICAP.--For all China Ponies, Non-winning Jockeys allowed lb, Entrance fee 86. fat Prize: A Cup; 2nd Prize: $25. (Entrance fees to go to winner).
The following extracts from the Japan Mail will be read with interest -
The idos of making Tairon (Dainy) a free port is strongly supported by public opinion
parents that a son or sons shall soon
good luck.
which are of timber, fxed and most of the was begun on the erection of the built racing events to be barred. Entr certainly the best mitunted. Vladivostock or permitted, are allowed" to the young of This is somewhat tame compared with some
anco fee $6. Tro prizes.
3. 6pm-UNA CUP CHALLENOS Cer. Distanos One Mile. Venal conditions
4. 5.30 p.m.--LADIES' NOMINATION, 5. p.m-Tex QUARTERS OF A MILE
and Newahang labour under the great diandvantage of being ice-bound for several months in the year, whereas Tairon is
to form the premises of the Hongkong joinery was in readiness for Azing: Milling Co, in Junk Bay. The Star Ferry LAW COUNTY.-Horo also great difficulty Co 's new pier opposite the end of Salis1 ury was experienced in obtaining a supply of Road, Kowloon, were constructed during granite, especially during the earlier part the year and was nearly ready for trafie. of the year, with the result that the pro- It will afford a much more convenient point gress of the work was slow. Owing to the of arrival and departure than the d pier, 1 FLAT BACK HANDICAP.For all China always open and Newchwang is further "pinion of the West, can say no more than, numerons granite arches extending from both for the farry steamers and for passeit. the pillars of the colonnade to the main gere and vehicles, being clear of the walls, it was not possible to proceed with Kowloon Wharves with all their obstruc. the brickwork above the level of the first tions afloat in the way of cargo-boats, floor until these had been built and overy lighters, etc. and ashore in the way of rails, offort was therefore mundo to got the tracks and russes of cargo onnatantly being granito work pushed on. It may be en-moved to and fro. The now pier alan tioned that each of the stones in the pillars affords much better accommodation and of the colornadu weighs from 2 to 3 tons protection from the weather than the old and much careful dressing is necessary to one. adapt them for setting in the work.
renewal of the jesting. A specimen of the jibes flung at the bride is the following. of the other:
"When the glowing sun sets behind
the hills in the yellow twilight,“
BECHSTEIN,
KRAUSS, HAAKE,
HOPKINSON,
WINKELMAN
ON CORRESPONDING TERMS,
AL80
The hen hides her chickens under the BABY GRANDS
shelter of her wings;
The mother iso takes her children and
nestled them to sleep;
But the bride, who has no children, nestles close to the side of her bus- bard."
AND
PIANOLAS.
WEISMANN, LIMITED.
the different sexes in China. Mr Giles, who has doce his best to shampion the one of the Chinese-st the bar of public aftor careful investigation of the subject- Penisa. Non-winning Jockeys silowed handicapped by its poor harbour, which I have come to the conclusion that certainly 16. Entrance fee 25, 1st Prize: & Cap: 2nd Prize: 825. (Entrancs foes to go to gives access to nothing in the shape of is saven casss cut of ten the intended bride. winner).
ships displacing aire than 2,000 tous.groom secretly procures a sight of his future 8 6.00 p.m. HUBOLE HAOS.-For
But were this true, which I think China Pories Ponies. Dlataren about Ons But Newchwang has one point strongly in wife." Mile and a Quarter Catob Weights Matite favour, namely, that it lies at the mouth is doubtful, it amounts to little, and would 8 lb. Winner of Hardle Face at First of the Lino River and is consequently the be no more exciting than "procuring a
In one of the The bride must repeat this ditty, and if Second and Third Gymkhanae to carry & lb. terminus of Manchuria's greatest water.eight" of a photograph. extra. Entrance foo 15, 1st Prize: A Jap; 2nd Prize: 825. (Entrance fees to go to way. To neutralize that superiority the most satirion series of the Lin Chai, one she hesitates, atambles, or declines, winner).
Japanese railway, as the Asahi Shimbun Ma who wished to marry, confided to a she must pay a money forfeit, which fx-fairy that his wife" most be possessed the guests are entitled to expend in Entrica close to th Tion. Secretary justly observes, must carry goods at 1 ses of surpassing beauty"; and further de- wine. Another usage obtaina: & pic BAKERS and CONFECTIONERS. Hongkong Gymkhana, Club on Saturday, the 14th July, at
most accompany on- thin being done. By the close of the year Mall 8. 8. Do., advises us that he is in P.m. Kuttance fe Hongkong Club at 7 per ton por mile, instead of exacting 3 orclared "that he must have & peop at the of native pleh lamp-wick, which is very
son as is done at present, and the lowest lady before the final arrangements wore frail, and sasily broken, about an inch REFRTSHMENTS Ery otherwise antry will not be accepted.
This was accordingly arranged long, is need. Bride and bridegroom re- Entries for ovents Nos, 1, 3, 5 and possible scale of charges must be adopted made." 8, must state name, enlour, and height for wharfage and storage accommodation. and the would-be bridegroom was ap-spectively take an end between their teath, of Pony, also racing colours. Entros will be accepted for
Of course a very great deal will depend on parently satisfied. On the suspicions day, and thus joined together, so to speak, Nos. 2 and 4. Forms of Entry may be the arrangements offected for the junction however, math to his obagrin, he dlayer amidst roere of laughter from the assembled daily was 124. In addition to the stong 28th and "Dorie" on August 4th, and in had on application to the Hon. Secretary, at Changchun-that is to say, a very grouted that his bride was humpbaoked, gueste, must walk around the room.. ASSORTED IOR CREAMS
Much of the steelwork and concrete forming the first floor were laid early
in the year, the internal walls having
thon rosehed such a levol to admit of
nearly all the uxternal walls were complet-
BY WHARF AND WAVE.
▬▬
Mr 8. Silverstone, agent of the Pacifle
to the same level, the pillars of the ropeipt of cable advice that the s.s. "Sibc- colonnade were built to an average height ria" will sail from San Francisco on July of 16 foot and some of the arcbus weru in 7th, "China" on July 16th, "Mongolia" progress
on July 20th. "Nippon Maru" on Jaly employed average number of masons
The
set in the work 126 granito halustors were prepared, bringing the number of those ready for fixing up to 200.
POST OFFICE. The contract for the foundations was nearly, but not quite com. pleted, completion being delayed by the
tbe
the order named above will sail from Hong or at the Hoogkong Club.
August kong on August 14th, August
28th, September 4th and September 14th.
From the foregoing, it is clear that the strike at San Francisco has been onded.
Home Cricket.
Fost
Bronik
mata p
THE GOVERNOR OF HONGKONO."
URVEYORS TO HIS EXCELLENCY
for tho
HOT SEASON.
always on hund.
10E UREAM SODA
ICED SODA WITH
deal so far an the traffic to Europe is oon-pigeon-breasted, with a short neck like the wick is broken or either party in cerned. It is more than probable that the tortoise, and bost-shaped foot fall ten Advertently drops ari end, again a money Russians if they are bent upon securing inches long." Evidently his sight was not forfeit must be paid, to be spent in the same way. Thus the guests have eraty for Vladivostock the position of Far-Eastern severely critical t
Arrangements for a daughter's marriage interest in getting a victory over the con- Bresh Lemon Juice, Raspberry Juice, terminus of this trafico, will endeavour to undertaking of additional work. One of A serious collision occurred on the
The present season at Home bids fair to throw every possible obstacle in the way of girl when she is wory young, though the the roars of laughter, and the sally of jokes Pine Apple are frequently made by the parouts of a fused pair, for the sake of the wine, and Strawberry the principal items was the
with asphalte, entire area of the baseman covering of the Huangpu River, opposita the Internationalhe a record brøsker, if only with regard to connecting facilities at the point of junction. | rato, nesma to be that botrathals are aos are not to be ignored." which was also carried up the outside of Dock, Shanghai, au June 30. Shortly "Tom" Hayward, the Suroy professional.
Nor does the bridegroom himself sacape the main walls, so as to prevent the par- before 5 p.m. the Esat Asiafle Co.'s str.
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HAYWARD'S SCORES.
CENTURY SCORES.
the following conturtes were made
It will be for Japan, who negotiating her generally final until the parties concerned
Lime:
Sarsaparilla
Vanila! Red Berry
15
› Bergamot Pear
13
Ginger
and Apricot Juice. Hongkong, May 28, 1906.
TO LADIEST
Ask for and insist on getting
AND
Tinned Provisions,
colation of tidal or subsoil water into the Indian" (Capt. Ingomaan), which had On June 7 against Notts, Hayward scored new commercial treaty with Russia, to approach the age when marriage is conscot-free, varybody knows what a high basement rooms, which are to be used for heen lying in the lower section of the 144 runs, not out, in the first innings and obtain the insertion of such provisions as sidered imperative. In South Chine custom premism the Chinese place on "Gulden the storage of maila, stc. The asphalte harbour, waigbed anchor to proceed on ber 100 in the second, a total of 244 for once will nullify that danger. Already Vladi-esnotions the marriage of a daughter at any Lilies," that is the email festofthe women. was laid on a layer of lime conereto 12 voyage to Vladivostock, via Nagasaki and out. The following day he compiled 13 Yostock has the advantage of priority. Jage between sixteen and twenty. Betrothale It is often demanded that the bridegroom inchas thick and was copared with a layer Fassn. A little lower down the river the of coment concrete, 6 inches thick, the
C. 8. "Loksang" was at anchor and against Leicestershire, following it up by Every day advertisements appear promis.are mado binding by written agreements, shall measure with minuto exactness the thickness of the asphalte being incli. It was just beginning to swing on the was also decided to ranke provis an for a food tho. To passing through the scoring 125 in the second innings. This is ing to the travelling public easy and mpid given and received by both parties. In size of bis bride's, ahoe, and in so doing be clock tower in the building and this necas narrow channel between the steamers
a marvellous performance, 512 runs in four overland transport to Europe vid Vladivos addition there must be an intorchange of must kreol one knee, and on the other, the sitated some alterations and additional and the Shanghai shore, either soms innings, pace not out-an average of 170.66tock, whereas the world remains ignorant as certain prosents, which seem almost as bride places her foot. Previously be bride's work in connection with the foundations. thing went wrong with the "Indien's" per inninge. In view of the foregoing it is to whether and when the Dalny route will i essential to the bargain as the bond itself jahoe has been covered with strong pepper, The addition of these items has cometearing gear, or slar. che bumped not surprising to note that Hayward has be opened. If there is any way--and
If, after betrothal, the bridegroom should and whilst the bridegroom is engaged in SILVER DISH sidembly delayed the completion of the bottom. At say rate, she made a sudden contract.
Hams, Bacon, Cheese bero total number of piles cheer, and struck, how on, into the stars already this season completed over 1,000 there ought to be-of currecting or die, before the wedding. The maiden is still getting the dimensions of the shoe, his driven has been 1,808 of an average length beard of 44ft. 6.
arranging a second marriage.. She general. the shoe. The reanle can be easily conceirod.: the hull of the latter almons a far down as
quarter of the "Lokuang" cutting runs in Erst-class cricket. We begin to diminishing that disadvantage, it should bride, and etiquette forbide her parents friendo roughly push his head forward on A contract for the superstructure was the water line. The Indien suffered wonder how many thousands he will be seized at once. entered into with Messrs. Sang Les aud little damage, with the exception that some compile before the season enda,
In connection with the approachingly govs to the home of her would-bease contact with the pepper sets, bim s Co. on the 1st August. A quarry from of her bow plates were badly dented. She
resumption of the civil government of husband, as one of the family, sad not meezing with desporate energy, which in I's which suitable stone could be obtained for a able to proceed to Vladivostock yea-
Newchwang by the Chinese, a question has seldom as the drauge. Some timea turn evoked exuborant laughter from all the work was selected at Ngau Tau Kok, in tarday morning. As soon as 16 WAB Reen
Just prior to the last mail leaving Home arisen as to the cost and the completion of ceremony is arranged by which she is mar. who are taking part in the fun. I havo but New Kowloor, and a constiterable waount that i collision was inevitable, the
certain roads and bridges undertaken by tied to the spirit of her deceased lover. I touched on some of the stranga customs the Japanese during the period of their recently saw in an illustrated paper a picture which still obtain, throughout tosny parts. To be obtained from all repar Northamptonshire Notts, 100, against military occupation. These works are said of the ritual that coufers this privilege on a hint, and with which the folk, so dealers in Rongkong. the impact. The "Inkming is still Northamptonshire.
to be essential to the town's well-being, the maiden, Modern thought is set to themselves, often at the expense of the bridegroom and always at the expores of anchored below the lower section, but will
W, M. Turner (brother of Major A, J. and it would be at ones unfortunate from a oppose this superstition, and rightly too. have to undergo considomble repairs.
Everybody is familiar with the accusation the bride. Many of them are irksome; The Loksang" (Capt. Lishman) has Turner) for Essex, 104, against Derby public point of view were they landoned had her bill of misfortune of late. As shire.
and unfair from a Japanese point of view made against the Chinese that the bride some are cruel, and it is not surprising that “chero fjà révolt ngainst cushy of them on recently as the 22nd of April last, she ran
were they taken over without any compen groom mest purchase the bride. There is with the first breaking is of a new light sation. It is therefore proposed that the some truth in the allegation but not so the part of the pative press, and, in some Customs dues collected by the Japanese much as the bare words would imply. It cases, by the people themselves, Tho daring their occupation, which are now true that the go-between, has at times excitment of the hour soon fades, however,
of her husband's household..... ing in the Specie Bank, should be devoted some trouble to arrange this part of the and the bride speedily becomes the drudge to ro-imbursing the outing hitherto incurr traumation. On the other hand unless the ed on account of these works and mooting bride's parents are extremely poor OF the expense of completing them. An olish, most of the dollare they receive are agrooment in that sense is said (Hochi spent on ornaments for the bride, such as
The following natics, is itsood by Mr Shimbun) to have been drafted by the oar-rings and bracelets, as well as on Figs of tho Hongkong Observatory Japanosu Legation in Poking during furniture for the new home. Indeed, at
Do the 7th at 11:00 am. The barome WHITE WINES Uchida's tenure of office, and to have re
It further times the girl's parents must supplementer has risen generally, particularly in the|OLARETS.......... colved Chinese approval.
of preparatory work was carried out to Indien lot both anobore, and the enable a good supply to be obtained,, a “Loksaug" paid out more esble, and this quantity of rougly-squared blooks being to a large extent lessened the eaverity of in rosdinese to transport to the site when it became available. Some brick and plaster modola of the principal parts of the stone work were also prepared.
A BELGIAN MARRIAGE FAIR. ashors on the raefe near North Point,
BAUSSELS JOUu. 4. Ecaussines-Lalain was to-day, the soon of the assembly of 2000 bachelors from Belgium, Franes, and Germany, who came
Hirst, for Netta, 189, against Oxford.
Humphreys, for Kent, 100, ngainst whilst on a voyage from Shanghai to Sussex. Newchwang She bad boon undergoine | P. Perrin, for Essex, 110, against Glou- | ropairs at fúnkadoo Dock for some weeks
past, and only came out of dock last week,cestershire.
this Owned by the Indo-China 8. N.
A. J. L. Hill, for Hampshire, 110, against vessel is a popular coaster of 1,550 gross Derbyshire. and 979 not foonsge. She was built at
Arnold, for Worcestershire, 100, not out, against Warwickshire.
PROFESSIONALINY IN CICEPT Writing to the Standard Duck'e Egg"
to find brides. Triumphal arches and Glasgow in 1891 and is a stool coroW appropriate mottoce welcomed the would steamer with dimensions; length, 250 foot; be Benedicks, who included a tusu, 78 breadth, 98.1 foot; depth, 15.6 foot. years of age, from Luzon burg. After a The Indien reception by the Spinators Committee, avostock on the 22nd of March fast and
Toft Odessa for Vladi
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concert was held in the Grande Plago, and arrived at the latter port early in May. She raises the question of the isoronse of patipulates that the works shall not be alter the sum out of their own purse. Therefore NOTEDAVİ BA
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arrived here from Japan on Thursday fast fessionalism in first-class cricket. Ho then the bachelors adjourned to the Town and this is her fint trip from Shanghal to
ed or abandoned after the casumption of girls in Chinese family are generally at a Pressure is highest to the NE of Japan ST. LEHON
in the North, and over the part of the WINE Hall, where were scared the 97 marriage Vindivestock in connection with the Chisaks: Is cricket, in ita first close variety, Chinese administration.
discount, for they are reared and fed in Chin Bea in the South. The lowest pres
BURGUNDIES- abla young ladies of the place. A vacant nese Eastern Railway service. She was degenerating into a mere money-making chair was beside each, and at a given signal formerly the Bibby as. Co, str. York congern, and are county clubs being run statea, in regard to the opening of Dalny
A Tokio niesango to the Masnicht de to serva another. Sure is over Chins
The bride begins to dissover that she in Fresh S. and Biods are indicated the mon scrambled to secure the coveted | shira" and is a steel borew, four-masted str.
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of the Chins Sea.. at, Refreshments and dancing concluded of 4,289 gross and 2,751 vet tonnage; her simply as companion for the purpose of frea ports that the Japanese author an important person some time previous to in the formois Ghadpel, and the N. part:i the day's programme. Many lettere con dimensions bolig length 400,7 test providing professionals with salaries and ties have decided that the Chinese taining offers of marrings were received by breadth, 45 2 fest; depth, 28.2 feet She the public with shows He goes on to shall be located at Palanien, on the the day appointed for the wedding. NoForecast-Frosh S, windo;:-equssiya the Spinsters Committee, whilst soversi
was built at Belfast in 1889 by the well-
Kwangtung border 2 it is considered one of her family ventures to parrest or showery. sympathisere with the tête forwarded as Brm of Herland and Wolf, I point out that out of the 13 counties which inconvenient to have the Custom house st
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were engaged in championship matches Dalay itself or in the contral part of the cross hur. Ferhaps a natural sympathy territory leased by Japan. It is reported will partially explain this; but there is
LITTLE Forethought will often save during one work one was represented that usgoiations to this and have alromy a superstition behind it. The saying runs to end of trouble. Think of the pain THE MISTAKES OF YOUR LIFE.
entirely by professionals, two others had been opened with the Chiness authorities. The came from the lips of a bride will be and suffering that must be endured in case An Otten telegram received in Idroth austur among thom, and two
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falslled, and therefore should be avoided.". of Au attack of pain in the stomach or oramp colio whan medic ne must be set Another custom obtains and demands that for Every family abould have a bottle f the maidens of the Goighbourhood shell Chamberlain's Uolis Uholera and Dres
before the marrings, and indulge in wailing onthen, it will be wanted at once. Buy it most together in her house some daye Romedy in the house. It is auro to be bondse che in tearing them. This has now. It may save life: Sold by all chemists
and storekeepers,
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a bottle of Chamberlain's Colic, Cholers pool states that the Allan turbine steamer others had two apicco. In a match, out COLIC AND DIARRHOEA. and Diarrhoes Remedy: Being of year 14 Virginian landed the mails from Eng of the 32 players engaged, 21 were pro- DAINS in the stomach, colic and diar family may be goddenly hand at Riecki, Quebeo, at 6,18 on May fessionals. Those are, of course, only the
rhoes are quickly relieved by the use ommp colic or diarrhoes, whilwara prevalent during the war ether, and 80, having accomplished, the voyage from
choos Itemedy. When in need of such lamediste relief is then accessary. Get it Moville in 6 days 2 hours 20min. The most striking instances, but evou if all the of Chamberlain Colle, Cholers and This to-day, it may save a life For sale by all bont previone pateage for the trip is on tasms ngaged are taken together, the medicine, give it trial. For sale by all
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