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to carry a great deal of weight in the decision. Mr LLOYD GEORGE in his recent speech at the London Guildhall said: When the post war reconstruction begina, I hope, trust and pray that this morning before Sir William, Rees In the Supreme Court (In Prizo} we are pot to dive into the pigeon Davies, Chief Justice, the Attorney holes of any party for dust-laden General made an application for the precedents unki progracames. Let us contemnation of the proceeds of the think out the best methods for sale of certain cargo on board the Frisia OFtselves in fage of the searching at the time of her seizure.
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facts, of which we knew nothing before the war.. We are a thousand rears older and wiser since the war. The experience of generations has been crowded into just a few winters and we should be unworthy of the great destiny to which Providence has called this generation it we throw away all that for the sake of formulas
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Tarnoxx No. 616,
BIRTHS.
BENNIA -On April 30, at Shanghai, to Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Bass, twin. daughters.
URE-O April 28, at Shanghai to Mr and Mrs. CHARLIES WÜURE, a So, still bom.
KARRIAGE.
WALLACE NIVEN On April 8, at Shanghai GRANT, younger son of Mr. and Mrs. F. IL. WALLACE Shanghai, to EILEEN ANNIE elder daughter of the late Dr. John Lang Nives and Mes, NIVES, Shangha
DEATHS.
Stuber charger wild for small FAMEN. On May 1, at Shanghai, Walter Frederick, belove second Kur of Mr. and Mrs, F. B. FABIAN, aged 5 years.
aming undelivered on "MX DAY, 4th May, at 5P.M.
No Wire bearance wastover with be ⚫fected.
No "claims will be recognised after the Goods have left the Sigamer or Godown. All thatod and damaged Cargo will be landed into the Company Godown, where they will be examined on 14th May, at 10 ..
No Claims will be recognised if filed after the 28th May, 1917.
T. DAIGO,
Hongkong May 7, 1917.
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NOTICK TO CONRIAN ETS.
FROM UNITED KINGDOM, GENOA COLOMBO AND STRAITS.
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KER. -One April 25, at the British Legation, Peking WILLIAM TTENBULL (Be) second sur viving son of Mr. and Mrs. W. P Ken, aged 10 years and 7 months.
clusions reached by the Imperial War Conference, which REETER tablet last week, go to show that even if exclusion does not find a place in the Empire's post-war policy, it is evident that a considerable departure from our historical policy of freedom of trade to all comers is certain.
NEWS OF THE DAY.
LOCAL AND GENERAL
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The only communicable disease reported in the "Colony last week was cne fabal Chinese case of enteric fever. |
Captain▲ Totska, master of the Sego Maru, has reported to the Police that on the 5th instant, ten copper at tanks, valued at 800, were stolen from his steamer.
The first Typhoon Warning, of the Season comes to-day from the Manila; bservatory. It reports a cyclone or typhoon S. E. of Formosa, direction unknown,
The Attorney General said that a previous application for the sale of the cargo, which wis perishable, had been granted and the goods bad been sold, and he now applied for the condemnation of the proceeds of the sale. The s.s. rise was a North German Lloyd steamer and was conilemned on Septem- ber 1914, aurt his Lordship had already
granted an application for the eputem nation of 35 gold bars, a portion of the cargo in January 1916. The Attorney General referred to Storey on the Prize Court and other authorities.
Flis Lordship granted the application
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THE MAGISTRACY.
FORGED BANK NOTE CASE.
The case in which a Chinese cook was charged with the unlawful possession of a forged ten-dollar bank note on the Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China as resurted before Mr. J. R. Wood this morning.
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CHINESE AFFAIRS
Wah Yat Fa'a Service)
ARREST OF THE EX-MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS.
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Faxis, May 6. ottica as Minister of Communications, Hue Sai Ying who recently resigned
was arrested in the Contral Park today where his friends were giving him farewell entertainment.
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He was subsequently liberated on hail, is surety being the Acting Minister of Communications.
POLITICAL PARTIES AND THE WAR POLICY.
PERINO, May 5. the political parties regarding the Bit Owing to differences of opinion among to declare war against Germany the Bill was not introduced in Parliament yester. day, bat will be introduced tomorrow (Monday.)
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MONDAY, MAY 77 1917-
SATURDAY'S FOOTBALL MATCH.
HONGKONG TENNIS 'LEIGUE
ASIGU
DIVISION I
LADERS ERENRATION (LUU, V, ervic SERVICE
Played at Civil Service Ground Euppy
The Football Match between the Royal Engineers and The Ress, which was to have been played last Saturday week, but was postponed, was played at last Valley on Saturday, 5th May, Saturday on the Club Geund. Owing to the indisposition of Hortop of the
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Engineers, he was replaced by Charters... c. Tim
Elgeler was abstitute for Corin
in "The test.
The first half of the pure consisted of | F. Bevington and fairly even play, the sewe. being one all Cooney bea when the whistle went at half time. In
J. M. Souters and. the second half,.."The Rest" tried barri to'g
CIVIL SERVICE TEAM.
6, W. Hans-
sto eta "Dto:
Capt Smith, best 9 8 5 9. A. Jonckheer and
H. Verwey bent, 74 २. 3 101
1 12 20 13.34
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LR won by games to 30,
LAWN BOWLS.
Bowling thrun took place on Saturday
o'get the lead, pressing their opponents hotly. The kick for a penalty, awucdus? in favour of The Rest, did not give them any advantage and from this time to the end of the witch the Engineers had the best of the gaine, scoring the anish, the result being Engineers, another goal and retaining twir euch to
The opening of the Civil Service Clala two goals and "The Est," one.
afternoon and was largely attended. Wilkinson: Blamfickt af Coxon: Vandali, da Orm of the Mid The Teams were:-Royal Engineers-eland Serein, C.M.G., Lt. Col. J. Ward,
Those present included, the Hon. I
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Charters, Smith and Richards; Millard, dlesex Regiment. Four Binks were
a self Townsend, Sentt, White and Pearce. Sut the Club failed to secure any of the "The Rest Crocker; Cple and rophies. At the close of the gamer The Hon. Mr. Chad Sorurn presentel A CIVIL GOVERNOR REPRIMANDED Dickenson: Edgeler, Stewart and Hod spoons to the winning tears, after ger: Hepper, fretton, Youngman, Me which the captains of the visiting teanw Tavish and Stalker. Mr. Wells refereed thanked the Club Members for their After the match, "Mrs. Holyoak pre-Club, Mr Sever made a witty speech
hospitality. Replying on behalf of the ** sented the up which was given by the and expressed pleasure at seeing se Hongsong Daily Pres some years age, many visitors prescht, Mr Bond, refer- and merials to the Royal Engineers whu ring to the death of Mr Davidson, suy are the winners of the Hongkong Langue. Rested that a set of bowls left in the club, formerly beloning to Mr Davidson The Hon. Mr. P. H Holyoak, summing should be auctioned, which was done, up the play of the season, said that great and a sum of 83 was realised in be pro- credit reflected on the Engineers since sented to Mrs Davidson. Mr Bond
pressed the pleasure the members of the they
were the amallest unit
inb experienced at the presence of L the Command. He also announced that Col. John Ward, M.P, and the officers of the collection taken on the ground for his regiment, to which Lt Col Ward the St. Dunstan's Home for Soldiers selections of music were rendered by the suitably replied. During the afternoon and Sailors animunted to $120.02.
band of the 18th Infantry.
BY THE PRESIDENT.
PERING, May 6. The President in a interview with the Civil Governor of Anhui told him that he should not have left his post to come to Beking and that, se a Civil Governor, he ought not to have attended the Military Conference.
The defendant, who was represented | by Mr. Leo D'Almada, entered the witness box and deposed' that he found the forged bank note on the deck of an ocean going steamer about soven or eight years ago. A friend bad then informed him that it was a forgery and although be retained possession of the Frie, Vida & Doris. forged bank hote, he had never at tempted to pass it.
HONGKONG AEROPLANE FUND.
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When asked by Inspector Kent why 1. Legg [be (the defendant) had not destroyed | F. C. Senkiu
the bank note when he knew it to be a H. A. Eanimert
A. Balese forgery. the defendant replied that be
forgot."
CA. Mutton'
E. IF Dunje His Worship explained to Mr.R. S. v. Considerable damage was done by D'Almada that in view of the evidence Anonymous hug Inst fire which broke out in the offices of and the decision in the case Dickens. Hew Fun Messrs Dodwell'
The China Mail. Yokohama, on the 25th ult. The cause comtnit the defendant for trial at the D. F. Beith...
HONGKONG, MONDAY, May 7, 1917.
THE BRITISH TRADITION.
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Is a letter which oppeared is our issue on Saturday Mr. F. B. L BOWLEY said he had not seen in
our columns any reference to the
of the fire was a defective flu..
It. Sutherland
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The Hon. Treasurer of the Alice Memorial and Affiliated Hospitals bags to acknowledge with thanks the follow ing donations to the funds of the Hospitals:-
Culonial Governmont
$300
Our anonymous corresponden
D. F." should state his views.co
C. E............. A. Salt
next Criminal Sessions.
On the application of Mr. D'Almada,,, who asked to be gives an opportunity. Lambert
to refer to the case in question before. by ................................. his client be committed for trial, the D. S Hawker" case a adjourned until tomorrow. Tobias.... morning.
UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF ARMS AND AMMUNITION,
A boat woman and two boat men,
Folico Reserve Committee. In any charged with the unlawful possession of
Asving arrived. Consiguers of Cargo by her Historical aspect of the question case, letters which are not accompanied
arm hereby informed that all Goods are
being handed at their risk into the relating to the Exclusion of Oermana. by the name and address of the writer arms and ammunition; were before Mr.
hazardous and/or extra hazardous Godowas
of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and He pointed out that Freedom to Godown Co., Ltd. whence and/or from trade with all the world has been the
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the wharves, delivery may be obtained.
Goods not cleared by the 14th Bay, British watchword,, and many wars
at 5 will be subject to rent.
All broken.
are not accepted for publication in the China Mail
The Hon. Treasurer of the Alice Bahwa chaler and damaged pack. have been fought because others tried Memorial and Affiliated Hospitals begs they will be axamined by Mesere, Goddard to enforce against as that policy of to acknowledge with thanks the follow
where
xant be
& Dougl on 14th Mayat 10 x exclusion" which some now seek to ing donations to the Nethersole
imposo on the Germana.”- The Hospital Extension Fund
Tang Cheung Shi argument is ingenious," but the
Mrs D. Wood
Cl-is against the teaser presented within 10 days of arrival other wise they will not be recognized..
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No Fire Jomarance will be effected by na instances, Mr BOWLEY qooted do not any case whatever.
$50
Melbourne this morning.
E. F. Aacott, S. E. Usimstone, A. B. Stewart, R. E. Macdou- gall. A. W. Eastman: M. Mac- Latyre, F. Riach, J. Macdonald,
Reed, B. L. Front, W. 2 Edwards, J. Hutchings, D.. Sutherland, J. A. Howe, C. Saro, J. U. Miller. T. R. Thomas, W. Snowston, E. P. Bandford, another Salt, So each 100 It was alleged that the threa defen-Collected by Mr. W...I. Elsce:- danta represented the crew of a cargo.
Mr. Lotties ................ $20. HP Wiseman .......... boat on which a rife, two pistols and 500. sounds of ammunition had been found concealed in burlap baga.
Mr. F. X. D'Alamada, who appeared
as solicitor for the defence, pleaded not guilty on behalf of his clients, keď 10.explained to the magistrate that the defendants bad been unaware that the
ls of Lading will be chopremiqued by strike us as convincing in their ap JANDINE, MATHESON & Co., L., plication to the circunstances of the
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Agenta. Hongkong, May 7, 1917.
1775 present war. Mr. BowLay's premissea
also are rather misleading. In the first Marine School in Kobe: The Kobe was the licensee of the cargo-boat) 850, His Worship fined the woman (who place let it be remembered that it ia Herald understands that Mr. Kawasaki, discharged the two men, and ordered not, proposed to impose perpetual Vice President of the Kawasaki that the arms and ammunition be con exclusion upon the Germans, but Dockyard Co. Ltd. has presented fiscated rather to sentence them to banish ment for a short period of years,
It is reported that the Japanese arms and ammunition were aboard their Department of Education has sanctioned boat, having helieved the burlap bags th the application put in by Mr. Kawasaki contain cargo. for permission to establish a Mercantilo
THE CALENDAR.
MEMO FOR TO-MORROW,
20 Auction of Furnitare, Blackwood, Tennis Poles and Netting, Pianos etc. etc. at Hers Hughes and Bough's.
General Memoranda. "
WRONKIDAY, May 9:---
Proclamation of King George V. 19.43 -Full Moon.
Noon-Indo-Chin Steam Nav. Chi
Meeting
WED. 9. THULA 10 & FRI, May 11
11-duction of Tahioids, Patent Medicines, Perfumery etc. by Mr God. P. Lammert.
MONDAY, May 14-
to mark the public sense of the
Y1,200,000 as an endowment fund.
Lieut. E W. Evers (formerly of Messrs S. Watson & Co.), writing from
enormity of the crimes committed France on March 22nd, says: I am
by the German nation in the course fence more in hospital with my fourth
our
THE OVERSEAS CLUB AEROPLANE FUND.
CONCERT AT KOWLOON.
A very successful smoking concert
of the war. We do not fabandon wound. This time it is a damaged was given on Saturday night at the traditional reverence for the hand and wrist-fortunately nothing Kowloon Masonic Hall, the object being liberty of the subject because a serious. I hope to get back to my to raise further funds towards the pur policeman overcomes the resistance regiment very soon and join in the
of an armed robber and a Magistrate great move forward."
adds to the robber's sense of defeat
Telegrama to the Philippines, and
the punishment of penal servitude to Honolulu, etc. are now subject
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taken by Mr D. Harvey and a large class of an aeroplane. The chair was
gathering was entertained by an excol- lent programme of songs, Instrumental music and also a conjuring display.
The contributors to the prograinme included Messrs. V. W. Daniels, E: J
for a term of years. Neither do we to the same conditions as those to Hamilton, J. J. Eryan, S. Gray, J. abandon our traditional policy of America Any of the present eight Hennessy, A. B. Allan, H. Relph, J. P. freedom for all by punishing for authorised Codes may be used. Code Flynn Anderson, Day, G. M. Cooke and A definite period of time a nation addresses, it registered before 1st "The Oddities" (consisting of Mesara which has avowed its intention of January last, can be used. All other J. Edwards played the piano Rage, Thompson and White). Mr. E. .15 p.m.-Extraordinary Meeting of wrecking-if it can- Empire addresses used should be sufficiently accompaniments,
the Members of the Hongkong Club which by its hospitality in the past be written in English or French.
full. Telegrams in plain language must At the conclusion, the Chairman WEDNESDAY, May 18
has to largely contributed to place
congratulated Mr V. 0, Labrum "who Entrica close for next Gymkkan.
organised the concert, upon his selection that nation in a position to turn and Dr. Gilbert Reid, managing editor provided such a pleasant evening's of the artiste whose talent had
Election of a Justice of the Peace for broadly, is the point of view from the American, Consul-General (Corresponding Secretary of the Ovarian rend the hand that fed it. That, of the "Peking Post," appeared before entertainment. Mr. J. J. Bryan, the which most men will consider this Fred D. Fisher) at the American Club, for the substantial and raised by Saturday, May 29 -
Club, returned thanks on behalf of the Gymkhana Mooting at Happy Valley question. That sentiment governed Corsulate Court in Tinntsin for the concert The Hon, M. Claud the expression of opinion by the preliminary examination on the charge Severa CM who was prevented of publishing a seditious libel against from being present owing to a previous recent public meeting in Hongro President Wiken and the American engagement sent a cheque towards the ALWAYS RECOMMEND IT.
and is shared, we venture to Government in time of war. The
funds almost every community thereaffirm throughout the Empire. It accused ended not guilty Mr. O GOOD RULE FOR THE HOME some one whicse life has been saved in for tuose who
Lo onerous Vongehr figured in court ng complainnet, mich
MONDAY, MAY 21 --
the Licausing Board,
by Chamberlain's Colin Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remely Such persons seldom task of
and these recommandations and its nover
to
wis an opportunity to recommeid settlement iniling qualities account for its great practical affect can
For by all Chemists ent
the terms of and accused was not legally representex
whether
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Proceedings were brief and purely
but we can
that
derations
to the formal, and accused was remanded on
AFE it a rule of your home to always keep on fund a bottle of Chamberlain's Colle Cholera, and Ting Thoes Remedy nd exfeguard against bowl complaints It always
bail:31. G. $1,500 to take his tril before promptly and no household is safe with Judge of the U8. Court for O hinatatit For sale by all Chentiata and
[Storekeepers.
TENNIS.
-CHAMPIONSHIP SEMI-FINAL..
On Saturday afternoon MH. Nisbet and the Rev. C. L. Cooper Hunt played off the semi-final match in the Cham- pionship singles, which resulted in the defeat of the latter by 6-2, 6-1, 6-3. This result came somewhat as a surprise, for
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The teams and results of the games wero a failows:-Messrs. Grant, Sim, Pulley, Stanley, Duncan and McLeod. Gerrard and Pitt (Police) beat lesars
7 shots to l
Messrs. Watburspoon, Russel, Prowe and Fergus (Tuikpo) best Messrs. Hudson, Tacchi, Bond and Fincher, ✡ to 13.
Messrs. May, Chapman, Harvey andł Russell (Kowloun) beat Mears. Mace, Graham, Fisher and Blake, 29 to 16.
Messrs. Middleton, Watt, Foulds and Weir beat Messrs. Oxberry, Rynoch, Bacon and Hon. Mr. Severn, 54 to 9.
the defeated player had placed himself on the list of possible winners of the Championship by reason of the excellent THE form be bas displayed during the course.
of the tournament. What was more surprising still, however, was the extra brdinary return to his old form on the
THE SHANGHAI RACES.
TODAY'S RESULTS,
PAPER HINTER'S CUP (three quarters of a mile)
Mr. Stübbs' Blackford
(Mr. Watis)
part of Mr Nisbet, whose recent play. Mr. E. S. Hine's Uganda had created the impression that bis staying powers were becoming impaired. atr. Uto's Panama..(Afr. Schock). 3
But if this return to his old form, ae displayed on Saturday, is not a mere
"flash in
the pan
Time 1nt 32 45secs.
(Mr. Hill) 2
Ng Sza-kwong THE CRITERION STAKES. (One mile). will have a hard fight this evening, Mr. Henry Morriss" Castlefield and will have to play at the top
~ (Mr. Stewart)
of his form to secure the opportunity Mr. Fuy's Nirvana...(Mr. Heard)
of, eting. Mr. Green on Wednesday Messrs. Toeg & Spectman's Sir
Victor(Mr. Watts)
Time, 2mts. 05 4-recs.
charities The amount secured should THE GRIZIN'S PLATE (three quarters
next for the Championship honours.
$
The War Charities Court will be used
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and the proceeds will be devoted to whe
S. Mitford
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(F. Cowell
10
be considerable, in view of the fact that of a mile).
3. Farrell
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J. E. Jone......
C. Alexandra ..........
(Mr. Johnstone)
10
Mr. G. D. Coutts' Shirley
10
G. W. Eldy G. A. ESIM. dien L. B. Edwards
H. Jackson, Eylebrit Lawson, F. T. Harris. D. Goldenberg, TV. McCrackey, R.. Tilkins, HL. Simpson. G. Atkia. SCD, W. Anderson, G.-C. White, A. H. Brown, B. A. Ballantine, E.. A. Smith. J. y Simpson, Walker J.-Ft- patrick J. Swansen, E. Munric F. Best, W. Batcher, A. Beveridge, T. Blair-Muir, W. E. McCarthy, H. W. Tay lor, B. J. Daikip. E. Thompson, A. J. Pater soa, W. G. Johpson. W Mckinnon, C. M. Five- tes, E. A. Martin, J. H.. Wire W. S. Ludin W. Cox. A. Mckschine, S. P. Talleck, A. Har- rison, W. Smith, J. Col. qubeur, H. P. Carvon Benson, G. Erwin, H. V. Cameron, H. Law. rence, W. G. Davis, A. M. Short, H. Fox, Me. J. Dirgen F.. £. Townsend, H. Morton, Rexburgh. WeCormack, W. Brewer E Stors, EL B. Hope, A. Kerr, R. Thor burg, W. Suiter," J. Wardsew, E. Beiti, J. McIntyre, J. Barter, E. Bisser, P. W. How. gegs, J. Edwards, A. G. Love, D. McCormack, W Faxton, L. E. Paine, W. Dryden, O. B. Wilks, E W. Pritchard, A. Jack. son, 85 each
Torres, A. Crawford, 82
22299
odged
848,30
Total
the game will provide an exciting strug-Mr. Shanghai's Grey Goose gle, and the attendance will no doubt be large
FIXTURES.
Mr. and Mrs. Nisbet (owe 30) and Lt.- Col. Crisp and Mrs. Laws (owo 15.3) are down to play off their mixed doubles en gagement to-morrow; and Messrs. Nisbet and Dod well are to meet Messrs. g Sze Kwong, and Wong Po Keung in the Championship Doubles next Thursday.
LEAGUE TENNIS.
RESULTS OF MATCHES.
K.O.C. A. v. "UNIVERSITY A.
Me.
8. E. Green and E Abraham.
A. H. Ramjahn, ̈arki. Gitlins
K. G. Q.
Univer
8. E. Green and E. Abraham v... S. C. Wong and W. et. Chun 8. E. Green and E. Abraham v. F. Redmond and K. Brayshey
W. Kay and L. Forster v. R
and U. W. Kay and L,F
and C.
W. Kay and
and B.
Forster . W.
Forster v. R
OR. Chunyat and A. V.Brags
v. F. and G...
O. R. Chanyut and A.V.Braga.
v. W. and C.
O. R. Chunyat and A. V. Eraga
v. Rand B.
E.C.C. B. v. UNIVERSITY, B. CW. Jeffries and CC. Stark
T Shue and 3.0. Aug
0. W. Selfies gad C. O. Stark v. P. L. Aug And H. C. Hung 0. W. Jeffries and 0. 0. Stark
V. Martin and ...
0. Stapleton and J.
and
C. Stapleton and J. Ralston 7.
A and H
0. Stapleton and J. Halston v.
M. and WAS
JW. Christian and Jewsbury
J; W. Christind and Jewsbury
Aland
W Christind and Jews
(Mr. Dalgleish); Mr. Rusnick's Golden Hörn
(Mr. McBain) Time, 1mt. 82 4-wees. THE CATHAY CTP (one uile ani a
half).
Mr. Henry Morriss Beaconsfield. (31r. Stewart) Messrs. Torg & Speelman's Zui
der Zee
(Mr. Heardly Mr. John Peel's Lights Out
(Mr. Johnstone)
Tune, 3mts 10 1-sees.
FAVOURITES FOR DEBBY AND CHAMPIONS.
At the Race Club lotteries on Saturday evening, says the N. C. Daly News of April 30th, for the Derby, Valleyfield was first favourite.. with .Gladiator, Winsome and Hasty's stable and Grey Goose next in demand in the order named. For the Champions, the Field "stable was naturally frst favourite, with the Robson and John Peel stables second and third favourites respectively.
We understand, says the N. C. Daily Newr, that Mr. F. R. Vida will not be seen in the addle at the forthcoming meeting (May 7, 8 and 9). After witaewing the races; he intends to sail for Australia on May 10, accompanied by his step daughters and sister-in-law
METHOD IN LETTER SORTING.
The Rev. I. H. Phakespeare told the following story to the council of the Evangelical Free Churches at the
City
noticed three labels
visiting & Government office
deak which emtained piles of
The labels were inscribed Queen Anne,
* Micawber," and Lloyd Georga.
e Irwas? informed that the
Anne, labol indiented letter:
| dead and blóno with
ad letters waiting for som
wophils the
indicated letter that had to be with cinimed