MONDAY DECEMBER 17; 1906.
BY TELEGRAPH.
THE TRANSVAAL.
DESPERATE SITUATION.
Lord Milner's Views.
(Exclusive Service, supplied by Reuter,
via Bombay),
LONDON, November 15. Lord Milner, in making a speech at
Manchester, referred to the situation in the Transvaal.
Heaven only knew what the end
A DISPUTED CONTRACT.
In the Original Jurisdiction of the Sup- reme Court this morning, His Lordship. Bir Francis Piggott (Obief Justlos) gave | judgment. In the action Holland and China Trading Company v. Tong Tal firm, a claim for 12317.19, damages sustained by reason of the defendants' breach of contract, Hor. Mr H. E. Pollock, K.O., appeared for the plaintiffs, and Mr M. W. Slade represented the defendants,"
THE CHINA MAIL.
LAUNCH OF THE “PERLE,"
Steamers For Saigon.
-MR, ORAIK'S MURDER.
An Arrest, Minda,
SPORTING.
Yachting.
Yesterday was another unsatisfactory day from the yachtsman's point of view. Thers was a blazing sun and indifferent winds. Early in the morning the prospecta for racing were gloomy in the extreme but about 10.30 a light easterly and later a north-west breeze unexpectedly came up and enabled boats to start. Later in the day s north-caster of fair strength showed itself, and - Insted`a couple of hours, after which palms and puffs from the north-weat were encountered.
HONGKONG VÁČIFT CLUB,
'the liña when it practically ceased, Kath- lean drifted up into second place, Colleen was third and Min was held up for some Lime yard or two from the line. Sha eventually crossed fourth with Bonito lat, Min and Bonita had decidedly bed, luck. They were in an excellent position off Kowloon Point, but the change of wind gave the other boate the advantage. The lines were:-
SPRITE
KATHLEEN
COLLEEN ... MIN.... HOSITO
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3 25 12 CONINTHIAR YACHT CLUB. The one design and handicap classes of this- clch had an unsatisfactory time, but bath races were completed by most of the boats.
A highly satisfactory ceremony for all' The police have felt no stone unturned concorned took place at the Kowloon Docks in their search for the murderer of the late on Saturday afternoon the occasion being Mr J. R. Cuik, at the Kowloon Docks, the launch of the small French river on Friday morning last. Binca the murder steamor "Parlo." The Perfe," together officers of the polios and detectives bave with four other similar steamers that are bean working almost night and day and being built by the Dock Company, is being have now arrested a coolis on suspicion of constructed to an order obtained through having been connected with the murder, An European merchant sonds out his the firm of Mesars Wilks and Jack, who This man under the name of Chan Shut, Chinese broker with instructions to con-have, for years, been well and favourably aged 36, a coolie employed at the Kowloon clude a contract with a Chinese firm, the known in the French Colony. Her owner Docks, was charged with having possession contract being written in English, and the is M. Roque, who is having the steamers of a dangerous weapon, to wit; = sheath broker intentionally or by mistake intro-built to carry on the subsidised French mail | knife for an unlawful purpose and with not duces frosk terms, writing them on the back service between Haiphong, Quan-Yeu and being able to give a satisfactory mocount of to Chinese-In the European merchant Monkay, on the Saigon River, the service his possession thereof. On this charge bound by the conditions imposed without extending from the French city to the defendant was remanded for a wask in Als knowledga1, anked the Chief Justice. Obiness frontier. Bho is built specially for order to detain him while further investiga. A principal was liable for the fraud of his the peculiar requirements of the service tiens are being made. We understand
10.46 over a course from the starting point at Kowloon to Channel Nooke, Lysemom his authority. The fact that the principsi able to go into the creeks and shallow parte suspecting the coolie,
nal Root, and bowe. did not sulkorbe him does not enter into of the river. The "Forle's" ́principal | a
a fairly oven start was obtained, Jean (Bir principle is enough to alarm those who have breadth 24 feet and depth 5 feet. She will
CHAMPIONSHIP CLASS-The star was in E. B. Shepherd), and Thecla (Mr W. A. the matter. The mere statement of such a dimensions are length, Over all, 145 feet, THE WESTMINSTER GLEE
a light weaterly wind and Version had Crake) boing Gret, followed by Fan (Capt. business with the Chinese in the Colony have cabin accommodation for thirty first
alightly the better of the other two | Warron), Gaol (Mr M. Molver), Nine (Mr. and italso shows how easteful the Court must and second class passengers and is fitted
bosts, but creeping up towards the Dook E, M. Hazeland), Mota (Mr MeKirdy) and be in dealing with English Law applied to with compound surface condensing engine scous of one of the best conèdits local rest were practically level, Mandie being a the Kowloon side, picked up an exster- The Theatre Royal af last night the Point a calm tras met and the yachts Ariel (Mr-Kinnaird). Gael and Fas, taking| the Colony where the conditions are widely capable of driving her at is speed of 10 knots, dents have had the opportunity of appre-trifle in the rest. light easterly windy breeze whilst the remainder were bo
There is one point is not electric light. The system)
BOYAL The course selected for the flast of the Royal Hongkong Yacht Club was from the Police Pier, Kowloon, to the starbaant of Rowinen Rock, Channel Booke, Lytemoon
ONE-DESIGN CLASS-This class started at
would be, be declared... The only hope fagot if the lntier nots within the scope of and has but a draft of 2 feet was to be that the police have strong grounds for Bescon, back to Kowloon Rock, to Chan Beacon and home, and when the gun west |
was that the very desperatences of the situation, in view of the threatening economie catastrophe, would cause Transvaalers to sink their differences
and effect a temporary arrangement.
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This, if backed by a strong body of anticipated by the English bow and that is and requlying the stern whost which is som stating. The celebrated Westminster Qleo was fult ons spinnakers, rast layered calmot atquest amid treat of Hooghon, ROBINSON PIANO
Colonial opinion, the Imperial Govern
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[RECTER'S SERVICE.} GERMAN POLIFICŠ.
Buelow's Attitude.
LONDON, December 14, The rejection of the Colonial vote by the Reichstag was due to a coalition of the Clericals and Socialists.
Prince von Buelow, in winding up the debate, declared that the prestige' of Germany would be at stake, and thist the Government cannot lot parties and the Parliament dictate the number of troops required for a military operation.
Bir Slate asked for a stay of execution pending appest, which was granted..
TSE INDIAN'S CASE.
Application for Re-hearing.
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the employment of a foreigner as inter-so soldata saan except in vessels for this Singers, under Me Edward Branscombe, Diono, being to windward, improving her The strengthening of the wind eventually sodiary, and in the present is an inter-class of work. The Parlo" is a trim 470 a concert, and the programme left position. She rounded the Dock Point first, moved the whole flest and Thudla over radiory was used. The Chief Justice then little ship of somewhat peculiar appestance nothing to be desired. It comprised actos Veraon and Mandie being still together, took Fas and was second round Channel dealt with the evidence put forward, re- owing to the size and position of her fannel and part songs, and the high standard of Vernon, in trying to cat the Dock Point Rocks, the remainder being farther be- marking that the broker had exceeded bis but as far as can be judged at present she training enjoyed by the singors enabled finely, touched a submerged rock with the bind. The beat to the Beacon w authority. Had he correctly interpreted will be just the vessel for her owner's them to give a performance almost without result that she lost about a minute and Joan overtaks Theola, but she later lost- the contract the principal would have been requirements. The Dock Company and salt. This is high praise, but is justibed. allowed Maudie to get-away from her, way to Fas, the mark being rounded liable, but as he had not done so the Musses Wilke and Jack are to be congratu-The beautiful authem "Send out they Shortly afterwards the wind freshened and first by Goel, then by Far, with principal was not lichte. Judgment was lated on getting the contract for building light was the first number, and its taking all advantage of the increased breeze Joan a few lengths behind, Thecla being given for plaintif with costs.
the steamers, for which there was a good exquisite rendering without instrumental Dione romped round the Kowloon Rock, well up. Gaal kept in mid stream on the run dend of competition.
accompaniment whetted the appetite for followed by Matuidis and Vernon. Here home but bore towards Honghom, whilst MINIATURE GRAND Amongst those who were prosent at the the musical least that followed. The quar- the loading boat tacked out towards the down and Fas took the Hongkong share, faunch were:-Mr and Mrs Wilks, Mr and tette Mesara Edward Branscombo, Edward southern ahore bat the other two elected Thecla and Nina bearing straight for Hung- Mrs W. C. Jack, Miss Jack, Mr and Mrs Dalzell (teners). T. O. Sterndale Hennett to keep to the north. Neither of the boats hom Point. Ariel gave up on the tua down Murphy, Mr and Mrs Puddepha, Mrs (bass) and F. A. Pitman (baritone) sang with made anything on the best, Dione rounding and was soon after accompanied by Meta Wilkie, Mr R. Mitchell, Capt. Innis, Mr marked expression and harmonious effect first. On the ran to the Kowloon Rock back to the slipway. At Hunghom Point Howies, Mr J. M. Lyons, Mr C. Stook-The Bells of St. Michaels Tower" rich Vernon picked up considerably on Maudie Gael was first with Nina second and Thecla is a work of creative art which hausen, Vico-Consul M. Lejone and many composition requiring considerable vocal and there was very little between them. On third. Joan and Fas were becalmed off others. The signal having been given Mrs restraint and unsullied melody, and Hack the beat up again she still further improved North Foint, and a similar fate befol disel Wilks christened the ship by breaking a Thee my Baby," à solo "The Rose and but Maudie rounded the Beacon second, and Nina when they got to Cust Rocks. A of bottle champagne over her bows and she the Ring was splendidly sung by Mr Vernon being still last. Dione by this thin shore breeze from the northwest pulled slid down gmcefully into the water, without Branscombe, with vocal accompaniment. time had established a strong advantage them out, however, and Gael finished Brat PIANOS the slightest hitch, amid haarty choors. Mr Fitman, well developed and and apparently the race was all over with Nina second. Joan Inckily seped At the invitation of Mr R. Mitchell the tuneful baritone, was delightful in his selec- bar shouting." However, Vernon caught from her position, and overtaking Thecla by all other Leading Makers company then adjourned to the docktions "There is a green Hill," and the Maudie and a luffing match occurred which at Blackhead's Point finished third. Thacks Mr M. W. Slade (instructed by Mr J. Hrecruation room when wine and refresh are number "Three Green Bonnets," took both boats further to the south. The retired owing to the paucity of wind and Gardiner) represented the appallant (Hyatments were served.
FOR SALE OR HIRE Ali Shah) and Sir Henry Berkeley, K. C.,
whitet Miss Marie Hopten was highly wind foll very light again, Dlone ranning Fas drifted within a biscuit throw of the appeared for the Crown.
The glasses having been charged Mr appreciated in her rendering of "My sin into a dead calm, when near the Dock lie for about an hour, ultimately finlabing
Folk." and other soles. One of the hits of the Point. The other two boats were for fourth. The times were Mitchell proposed the toast of Success to evening was made by little Albert Hola,tunate enough to have auflicient wind to The Chief Justice announced that after the Perle," coupled with the name of chubby little chap with a delightful soprano King Chacar II of Sweden is the oldest of visiting the scene of the alleged occurrence Mrs Wilks. Mr Wilson (Chief Manager of which ho uses like an experienced profes." keep them moving and they gradually over- Chanticleer (Mr J. McCorquodals) Doreen
both he and the Puise Judge had arrived the Dock Company) unfortunately could at the same conclusion; neither of them not be present at the ceremony and had would have convicted the appellant.
charged him with a very pleasant duty, Mr Slads-What is required in order to that of presenting Mrs Wilks with a gold
THE KING OF SWEDEN.
Seriously III,
LONDOy, December 14. The King of Sweden is seriously ill and the Crown Prince has been appointed Regent.
present reigning monarchs, having been born at Stekholin on January 21,1829, the next in order of ags being Emperor Francis
The application for a rehearing of the criminal charge laid against Hyat Ali Slah, of the Hongkong and Singapore Battalion R.G.A., by Mustafa Ismail was continued before the Full Court, their fardships Sir Franois Pig.ott (Chief Justice) and Mr A. G. Wiso (Pulsne Judge) prosiding.
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THE BEST.
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HANDICAP CLASE-Annie (Mr Kynoch), PRICES consistent with quality and BASED ON slonal, in the solus The Swallow, hauled the leader, but before getting abrant Mr Hil) and Tremona (Mr G. Williams) :: "When Groen Leaves, ote Cherry Rips. of Dione a south-easter sprang up and away started in this class at 10.50. In.a light PRESENT RATE OF
Love was anos 5. Little
Boy." little chap haa
Diono went. The wind came strong out of easterly wind to negotiste a course from * pleasing stage presencs
EXCHANGE. and singe with great expression. That ther Hunghom Bay and Vernon put in towards Polios Pier to Channel Recks, Lysemoon Mastern O, Cooper, R. Salm shore to meet it, but Maudio kept to mid- and back. Doreen got away from the fold haring launched the "Perle." The
(alto) Me
Harry
Ivimey.contributes musical Perle" was the first of four sirailar sketches, and will be heard for the first steamers they had received an order to time in Hongkong to night Those who build from Meara Wilks and Jack, the love music should not fail to be present at others, which were being pushed forward day night. in line while a
He was married on June 6, 1857 obtain a re-hearing is to show either one of bracelet in recognition of her so kindly sopranos) and H. Friser, channel and again passed Vernon, having and led round Channel Rocks followed by
two things that in arriving at the cou clusion which the Magistrate arrived at be omitted consideration of certain facts,
Joseph on Austria Hungary. King Oscar II is the son of the lato King Oscar I and Queen Josephine (Princess of Leuchten- berg) to Sophie, princess of Nassau and four children were bom to them, the allost being the Prince Royal, whe has now been appointed Regent. Oscar Gustare Adolphe, Duke of Vermland, was born at the Chateau of Drottningholm on Jane 16, 1859, and married Victoria, Princess of Bade, on September 20, 1881. that we wish to hear you. Three children were born to then: the
Mr Slade-How far do you require mo aldest being the Duke of Scandie, born November 11, 1832. King Oscar II is one
to go I submit that it is unsucessary for of the most popular kings. The most the appellant to show other grounds than
or that the evidence was manifestedly
gainst the decision.
on, C.
We are now. Preparing
considerable lead by the time are reached Chanticleer, Annie and Tramons. After Blackhead's Point, Dions had practicaly piebing the rocks a fresh easterly enabled finished by this time. Maudie felt the some good tacking to be done towards the strong side and the wind having again Beacon and Doreen Ted round, some CHRISTMAS
to be to-night and Tues-
The Chief Justice--It is on that point rapidly, boing the "Rubi," "Saphir" and morrow afternoon at 4.30: n'clock, instead dropped she made little way and Vernon, minutes ahead of Chanticleer, the others
momentous occurrence during his reign that the conclusion was one which, taking was the division of his Kingdom, Norway & reasonable view of the evidonon,, the electing to withdraw from the union and King Haakon was appointed ruler of that Magistrate should not have arrived at country.-E., O. M.] ·
THE HOUSE OF LORDS.
Bills Read.
CHRISTMAS SHOPS,
**Emerald." As the boats were urgently of 3.30, as previously advertised. required the Dock Co. were doing their best to complete the work as soon as in getting the materials out from House, possible but unfortunately, owing to delay they would bo a fow days behind their
contract time on this occasion instead of a
The Puisar Judge-It is not enough for few days ahead as they always tried to be.
The Savoy.
The Savoy is at present one of the meat
us to say that we would not have convict However he could say that since the popular centras of attraction for buyers, ed, but you must allow that on the evidence materials had arrived not a moment had whether ladies or. gentlemen. In the finel
been wasted.
by keeping close into shore, gradually lessoned the distance between them and ultimately passed Maudio and crossed the lins second. The times were:-
DIOSE...... VERNON
being a long way behind. On the run down Doreen maintained hee lead until she reached Blackhead's Point, when she was |becalmed behind a júnk unloading stoner at the wall Chanticleer, got into first
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wore again out and got sway at′11,40 in s light north-west wind... Min (Mr J. Hast- Ings), Colleen (Mr H. E. Pollock) Bonito (Mr H, W. Bird), Kathleen (Major Wat ins) and Sprite (Mr W. H. Donald) crossed the line in that order with about
wind, passed Doreen as she lay becalmed Twelve bottles of the Choicest and secured second place. Trewens did not finisk.
Football.
the Magistrate should not have done so.
now shop in Queen's Road will be found a Mr Slado then dealt with the evidence, contrasting the girl's story with that of
The toast was honoured enthusiastically great variety of useful articles that will be and Mr Wilks, in replying on his wife's much in demand at the present season, LONDON, December 14, cortain withcases called by the prosecution, behalf, said that he and his partner bad and that such is the case is amply confirm The Merchants Shipping Bi and the and enlarging upon the discrepancies. Trades Dispute Bill have been read a third
Before Mr Slade had concluded the patienced a great deal of trouble ined by the continuoua stream of ladies who time, and the Workman's Compensation Chief Justico intimated that had heard Rotting the order for the steamers. There are to be seen any morning or afternoon Bill a second time, in the House of Lords, enough and asked Sir Henry Berkeley to thicker than water and old love better with the greatly increased Christmas trade Spinnaker were set and the flest spread toou in the Happy Valloy in the prestado were other in the field but blood was entering and leaving The Baroy. To copo
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FRANCE.
Bishops Expelled.
LONDOS, December 15, Soveral Bishops and many Seminarists have already been expelled from their residences, amid slight disorders.
deal with the point from his eido.
Sir Henry argued that the evidenco than now and in the ond the work came to the shop is now compelled to remain open hofore the Magistrate justified the de-
Hongkong. Thuy know that materials cision he arrived at, and pointed out that could not be obtained from Home in a day hour later in the afternoons and the the accused's attitude when arrested-be and he had great pleasure in testifying to dres making department is so busy that did not deny the charge--was a factor the way the Dock Company had pushed the tailors are nightly kept working late. that had to be taken into consideration.
the work ahead in the face of many diff. Here many of the dresses for A. D. C. The Chief Justice, after consultation culties, including the torrible typhoon. production** The Hobby Horse" and all of He hoped that this order would be the the dresses for "Are You a Mason ?," to with the Puiano Judgo, said:--We quite fore-runnor of many others.
be produced by St. George's Club A. D. C. Mr Jack also expressed his appreciation are being made and many other orders
The people of Lyous knelt in the streets conceiveho principle Sir Henry Berkeley
on his leaving the palace.
mattresses..
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
M. Sarazen, Instructor in the French language to the Crown Prince and Princess of Japan, died on the Ist inst.
of other facte and statements, then if those
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Czou-Back, A. Gregory; threequarters, E. Pearce, . M. Preshaw, F. 0. of wind caused spinnakers to be lowered, Kendall and J. Hall; Ilves, J. U. Joughin and beating in a light north-easter ensued, and J. Blackburn; forwards, H. G. 0. rouger breeze being picked up of the Bailoy, H. M. Kendall, H. W. Lester, Docks. In the tacking Sprite took com- 8. Greenhill, A. Ganga, W. J Danial,
and and led round Hunghom Point, close B. G. Maxio and T. G. Drakeford. upon the heels of Vernon, whe bumped
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and received the blessing of the Archbishop contended for, that we have to come to the f of the way the Dock Company was carry have had to be turned away. The Savoy the ground. Min was closa up, with Kath. Taylor, Lecky, Lensmann and Jones: Cup for the month of Decembar at the 200
The gordarmes at Arras were compelled views of the case, whether any reasonable commissioned by M. Reque to present Mfrs largo turnover and a comparison between Vernon's 'mishap trust have been witnessed Ranking, Cheaney, Holmes, Smith, Hogers, L. G. Bird
conclusion, quite irrespective of our owning out the work and said he had been trades on the lasis of small profits and a isen on her port quarter, and; though halves, Haunay and Jotham; forwards, / parda ranga. There were 90 entries, to force an entrance to the dominary which man should or could have come to tho Wilke with a souvenir of the launch? was barricaded with trees, thorns and conclusion at which the magistrate arrived.
their prices and those ruling at Chinese by Kathleen's helmaman she also went Bennet, Hitches and Bowbotham, WJ. Saunders
The Club had the better of the game and. Blowey This was a ring set with pearls, gud was shops will speedily convince residente ground, but without much loss of time. If the case had been reduced to the bare I presented to Mrs Wilke amid renewed that they will be in pocket by Bonito and Colleen came up saturn and won by 21 pointe (3 goals 9 tries) to BJ. 8. Lewingdon foots which Sir Henry Borkoley put to us, applause.
giving their business to the European the Bret mark saw Sprite leading by I groo that there would have been
stores. The Savoy is not making any Kathleen third. A good wind spread the a couple of lengths from MIs, with
coalusion; but when the simple facta very great difficulty in coming to a
display of exclusively Xmas goods, such as boats out on the tack to Channel Rocks Tar resulted in a draw, NO SCUTCA,
An Association match between Kant and toys, but has a large selection of urosed the Beacon, and owing to Sprito mla- are said to be supported by all sorta
The Austro-Hungarian cruiser Kaiser fal articles that would be highly acceptating the course and over reaching Mr F. A. Hazeland again presided as statements are so inconsistent as not to be Franz Joseph," arrived in the harbour these are a large selection of lace novelties and Kathleen, who got some lengths ahead. defeated the Present boys in an associa. Maltland
iable as Christinas presents. Amongst Channel Rocks she lost way to both Min The "Old Logs of the Diocesan School First Magistente at the agistracy this ever understood by people who have been this morning from Swatow and exchanged for ladies, hand worked embroideries, morning, and Mr C. D. Melbourne in the to view the place, I cannot think it is just salutes with the fort and men-of-war in Chinese and Foreign, and some really in kopt the lead round the Beacon with tion match by 4 goals to mil. second court, Mr T. Sercombe Smith that the man should be convicted on such port. Later in the day the German dag- beautiful hand nude and trimmed Irish Kathleen and Sprite handy, and Bonito having returned to the post of Colonial evidence; and further, I think it is ship" First Bismarck" and the Luchs" blouses. In the gentlemen's department and Colleen some distance off, but on the
there are the very latest things in Secretary.
Jeridonco that no reasonable man should entered the harbour and salutes were noakties, gold pins, mutilers, hate and fun to Kowloon Hook Sprite closed up and have countenanced. No two statemente exchanged between the port and the other other articles of a similar chamcter. In rounded second a length or two bobind After the launch of the steamer "Perle" really are consistent. The statement of warship in port. They were accommodated grocerias, both at Queen's Road Central Min and about the same distance shoad of on Saturday afternoon members of the the girl is absolutely inconsistent with that We have at present representatives of seasonable is offered. It is interesting to did not alter the position with the exception pleon at the Gon Club on Saturday after-er was won by Mr I. G. Bird with a score with berths in the man-of-war nichorage, and the Kowloon branch, every thing Kathleen. The tacking to Channel Rocks Book Company's staff buried away on the of other witnesses, while the statements Britain, France, Germany and Austris in note that as an outcome of the 200ent that Kathiren closed up on Sprite, and noon, when a strong wind from left to right of 65+1=70. errand of attending the funeral of Tho whole thing is such a mass of inconsin- can floot are expected to sail from Manila Bervants of the Colony Tho Bavoy haa Bonito and Colleen made up some of their made the clay pigeons very erratic in their ||
of the boys are really hardly to be believed the harbour and as the ships of the Amorico-operative movement amongst the Civil
(Continued on Page 8) murdered comtrado the late Mr John R. toney thit with the greatest respectite the for: Hongkong in a day or so and will been appointed the civil service store. Craik.. The whole of the members of the magistrate-I think this is an unreasonable remain here over Christians there will be a European staff who could get off duty anding which
which no reasonable man ought to representativy gathering of war-ships dur- crossed over to Wauchai by Launch and laro como to.
ing the festive season. The American joined the funeral on its way to Happy
The Puime Judge I-quito agred.
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loaway, Spinnakers were up again for the fight. This made the scoring low but was run-home, end as Hooghom Peipt was a good test for the competitors. Mr A. renched Min was overhauled by Sprite, Tarnier breaking fourteen out of twenty Bonito came down very fast and was almost was declared the Champion for the past
Two hundred officers of the Japanese The abovo establishment has come into in a line with Min whilst Kathleen was but year. Mosse L. A. B. Johnston, AGNavy, who are either of advanced age or
Berkelov There in no furchios mas Eve and are the 44 Woo listence since last Christmas and has not for lengths of Colleen. worked into Wine, L. Plummer, C. G. Moxon and Capt.|
was very large ond and included the The Fuispe Jadgo-Thon you initist con- members of the Masonic Lodge United sider your position. A procent all we can
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Chapter, No 1341, E C., of which theTho rebearing was fixed for Friday. deceased was a member. The service was conducted by the Rev. A., Stevens and was a most impressive one.
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TANY persons and themselves affected small children as it contains no opium or
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fand all now ships. The former it the boon fosted into s Limited Liability Com: Kowloon Bay and a failing wind saw all Butchereach wanted one more bird to Heinficient, are to be placed on the rotired Fingship of Rear Admiral WAH. Brownson pany. The show window it Queen's Road who commands the floeb. The American has been for some weeks past a centre of hosts comparatively becalmed. Not for The Ladies Nomination Handicap was ships are expected to rerasin here for about attraction and to the Chinose a continual ahead Dions of the Championship Class, was closely contested, the winner was cominat Loy lays. So far we have not heard of sources of propede met Badte James to be worn soon to be held up, and, looping towards ed by Mare Hadley who elected Mr. L. 4.
arrangements to rotum the a
of ladies' faney hair
she shore, Sprite took the lead from Mio, M. Johnston to shoot for her. American's hospitality to our fleet on its and
A good
this department and the section of two last visits to Manila:
the shop devoted to ladies
to ladies' toilet an excep.who lost the wind entirely. A change of tionally thriving business being done wind was wet with shortly afterwards and For Xmas presents the firm has what will Sprite picking it up first got level with appoal to most indios-all descriptions of Done. The other boats did not feel the the most delicate perfumes done up in
any
CHAMBERLAIN'S PAIN BALM.
persistent cough THERE is to danger from blood poison attack of influenz As this cough can be reputation of more than thirty years the resulting frora or promptly cared by the use of Chamberlain' ampss successful medielns in 950 for eskis, kind, when Chambesin round of any Dough Remedy it abould not be allowed to up and whooping cough, I always need. It is an antiseptic dressing and
fanoy boxes. Ladise' fancy hair breeze for some seconds, Alin and Bonito combs, toilet coaps and numerous artistes being the last to move. Gently wafted to are also included in the atook. The fum's ed to to keep Inshore. The breeze was that will find a place on the dresing table Blackhead's Point tacking had to be resort-
workmen engaged are export and polite.
Rifle Shooting.
VOLUNTEER BESKRYÐ"ASSOCIATION, The following are the highest scores
Genel Stoessel in an intervion allegea that large quantities of stores wors concealed from him by the Naval authorities. at Port Arthur
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run on until it becomes troublesome. For curea and is pleseant to take. Children like should be in every household. For sale by tonsorial parlour is well appointed and the Gital and just managed to land Sprite overde in the Competition for the Governor's try that he has had his salary increased AZ.
"sale by all chemista sti ditorekeepers"
it. Bold by all chemists, and storekeepers, all chemists and storekeepore.