holders the twelfth annual report of the company to the Set Dogsher, 1882.
Tho nat premio sarad daring the year, loss o- ittances and return premis amounts to $188, 117.05, which the diantara recrot da suurewhat loss than heat yer, principally, owing to the withdrawal of saveral blook rinks.
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After dedueling losses, $149,009. 19, interest paid to shræskolders $13,000, and working expenses, the onere and justice of your rulo sonak obora a doble balazos of 13,907.18, which when takite into consideration the shims amounting to Over $50,900, paid and adriood at date of last annoal which has born inceded to the assuaity. meating, in fairly satisfactory.
DIRECTORY.
WK. EZINERS, Chairman,
Hongkong, 27th March, 1939.
The CHATMAN said-Gentlemen, the ropart
Wm. Darby
| John Tharbgen
S. Bat
A. felvér
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W. B. Adamus, M.D.
for the past year has been in your hands for Rail-Irving Home days, nod with your pormission I will take
J. T. Koatoil
it as road. Your directors regret but it is not. Butanjeo
more favourable was, but those shareholders Framjee H. Arliavo who were present at our mooting last year will H. M. Mehtn romesbar my statement that heavy losses already: Ph. B, C. Ayres
C. V. Creagh muting to over 350,000 had bean inoacred. C, D. Bottomler Daring the latter part of the year all want wall 8. Young enough, and had it not been for the losses I have H. E. Dalrymple just mentioned as well as writing off 82,184,61 William Forrect for depreciation in velas of seobrities, and the J. L. Mackenzi discontinuamos of savoral block risks, there would. D. Seanoor
E. Mackintosh have been a ennsidorable balanss at erodit.
Our Jon Gorzard gross receipts are a little behind the previous C. P. Chater yese's, which is principally if not altogether due T. Jackson to the withdrawsi öf several block risks. Apart A. Cozon from this one bueface has not decreased,. Coverjoo Seu
F. Aalton and your directors look forward with confitisnes. D. Goddard to the future and hope that bettor times are in E. Bookt store for this company. Tan will obzarve that T. D. Davies the interest account yielded a profit of ovar $6.000 more than the previous year.
Victor H. Dosco
Matters
H. J. H. Tripp
1. E. Baddo
R. Lyal, J.P.
for the prosent your have not been progressing so, favourably as could be desired, owing to somo Jaunes L. Cox new heavy losses, of which I may mention the A. E. Vacher largest one that on the steamship Kenmare | T: 0. Willamsez Castle. This steamer foundered in the Bag af. L. Dornge
Douglas Jones Biscay on boe way from London to Chian. WoW. II. R. Moseup. bad a full line on her of £5,000. She was a first J. Theo. Chater cism risk, and other China Companies wore (ales 1. T. V. Ver
Veraon interested. 7 held in my hand a statement of: Pani Jorden lusas known and estimated, as well as on.09.
Husky Misking? Andrew Jchneten Simated working scound up to the 24th inst., H. N. Mody which showe a debit balance altogether of about 1.0: Rogera $49,000, against which we hold a reservo | W.-M. Morgun fasd of a las of dollars. Your dizootors are Edmund Sharp using every axertion to reduc's expenses and A. G. Stokes
G. Romalios
Jon Mari G. Peraira
2. Lourdito
Comella Corvath
F. H. V. Axovodo
. Grottl
J. F. Tavros
L. J. Ontharros
L. I. Baptieka
A. Een da Silva
C. T. 11. Marquen
F. M. Gutierroa
J. A. GntierV?
A. As Silveira
Ant. dos Remedio
A. E. G. Silva
E. NATORES
P. A. da Ubata
F. A. Ozatio
J. D. d'And
A. 9. Rozl
L. A. Rozario
V. 0. Hools.
F. H. da Silvs
M. J. de Bozarid
B. B. Komtur
D. B..Teta
John, Hatchison F: Vhim Ribeiro Wei Ayuk
Wai Lai E
Chan Cter
Ny Wei
Woay Shing Wong Yat San
Oh Lyu KFBL
Teo & Ting Ho Soak
Young Mor Choang 81Khz Ina Fak
Wong Sea Ty Yung Tat Tong Orsaville Sharp
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Baney Carford
Rob:. Goodad
H. H. Read..
H. E. Denn
DOWEN, Q.C.M.Q.
SWEARING IN.
THE DAILY PERSS, TUESDAY, AFRIL Jen, 1883
His Excellency Wax Awóra is at a meeting of iko Legislative Council held at free o'clock in the afternoon. There were present
Hon. Sir Grona PAILLIPro, Chief Justice, His Excellency Major-General SARGENT, C.B., Member of Executive Ucungit.
Hon. W. H. Mannя, CALG., Colonial Sosre tury.
HONGKONG SCHOOLS ATHLETIC SPORTS.
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QUIETES MILE FLAT Racz, open to boys
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N. Mohamed THREE-LEGGED RACE, open to all boys under 16. Post Detrios, Bret priza $4, second 52. There were a large number of tripoda com poting this avout and after a very olosa race. it resulted as follows in 142-5ths sees.
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The house was opened there before the Corner, Mr. H. E.
Too or War, St. Joseph'e College v. Unitedamannition, and a packet of cartridge wuloh the Naral Elpapital to the Cemetery was stud
Schools.. UNITED SUBOOL. ST. JOBKPI'S COLLEGE.
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which serently required public works hars beem, p59- "ARRIVAL OFGOVERNOR SIR GEORGE was at the tiris of his feowiss, though he looked motod and pathal forward within the short perķd daring
ply at water, howevor, wan brought to hear upon of the gunshot wound he sustained. Front oldor, owing to the ravages diasase bad wanda-dar- which you hate hold office, mars, ovidhut to us thổi nữa.
lom, and the firemen attacked the fames from the first it was known that the wound was ing the last two years in bis once robust and
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the roof and from the rear with excellent effoot. sovinns one, but it was not generally expected equal whainiauration of oxcutivo abhority dispansel by
sturdy lookingframa, Mr,Spawdon was appointed .M. Duuenborg His Brcallaney Governor Sir George Ferguson Piso Judge of Hongkong in Mamh, 1874, and Taras Raq, open to Boys and Girls under wind was blowing, the danger. In that erosded threo weeks sinen Mr. Hickiston was competin
Tad James had affected No. 103, and sa a high that it would so soon have a fatal offect. "Only you without fear or farove, and with a single ringed ro kard tu shu priblis wolfuro has aspired, all classes of our Bowen, G.C.NG., arrived hereon the morning of daring the nine years of bla reailonos har eks mixed population with complet confiance in the sum the 30th alt. by the P. and0. Company'amail str. won the universal regard and esteem of the com
2 yarda start or each year, post oatrías-First quarter, of a sorious coafingretion assmed to be at the stblatia sports, in the bloom of path and girl deil; socied, work esse; test boy clock; rather imminent, when the efforts of the tre strongth. The fatality is one of the saddest yo You have made Government House the sates of so. Descon. His Expellendy is ancompanied by Lady the following brief sketch of his career. He wan
munity. From the Colouisl Olloo List we guther sound, Humical box.
boga bogia to tell and it was noon apparent have known for many a long day. Mr. Blakis. clal stimation by the liberal and graceful hospitality Bowen and three daughters, and Mr. Bashfort educated at Hagby and University College, Ox- the first two boys, and another we for the Arab was pretty nearly antted, and No. 103 somewhat that moraing, and in the aftercoon an inquest About 30 entered. There were two prizes for that they had the firà under control. No. 105 ton died at the Royal Naval Hospital early The are pleased to Inaro, that the Pablle Service of the Maguire, Private Boorstary. The vessel having ford; graduated DI.A. in 1966; in the same year two girls. The boys took the two Dent places daruged both by fire and water. Celery will act be deprived for some dise to see ooms to her moorings, the Governor and party was asllad to the English bar and practised I D'Almada winning a good race from B. Lopes, where the fro broke out was accupied by a Wetnhouse, and Mosera, H. Giles, C. Bond, and Mr. doo, O. Scott having saigned his sont on Lour. your valuable comparation and that you will resume your fug fixe queny, Miz. Henry Boss has hasa stecated in founder post ate Colonini Suoratezy. We trust that when Were brenght where in the Govorament stein on the meter viunt ut at the Bristol, Bath, second, and Miss A. D'Almade, and Mia Ada basket-mako:, and the basserent wus packed Chin U Faiaz jury. Dr. Bentham gave medical his plavo, and his appointment requires confirmation.ya do leave us it will be on theerenaina of your appoint launch, accompanied by the Hon, W. H. Marah, Sppointed causal for the tretenry at the Salis
and Salisbury borough naslons. In 1851 was Bamsey send the two girls' prizes.
with baskete A, man is in onstody on evidence as to the cause of death and the stro four, ang Tang and heo Tack Choong retire in meat to higher offoe ualer the fow to which your leg M.G., who had got off to meat thom, au bary sessions; in 1802 he was made a super-
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suspicion of being the onge of the Aro. It is of tho wounds, and he stated that the injurias metation, bat baing eligible offer thembras for ro- and ablo public career have so will quafdel election
With the suurance of our profqual age. We bow board. The lanting took place at Marray aunerary ravising barrister, and subsoqmonely
said that he was san to go into the house with wero sach that no other than a fatal result could a lighted canal, be left after being Inside a have been expected from the first. There was AUDITGUS,
the honour to be, Bêr, your most obedient servants, Wharf, uider the ususi anlats from the abcracted as deputy county bourt judge. Ho re- Mr. L. Hauschi and Mr. Thomas Aeuntil havaj P. Ryvia
G. M. Carvalho
buttery, and a gased of honors from the oered the appointment of serier magistrate of
at which he left, the plase was found to be ou fachos in length and thres in with, the masalas short time, and in a few minutes from the times gunshot wound in the right groin about four sudited the accouts, Mr. Arnold, having been ap-F. Bukoley Johnson printed in lion of the late Hr. Henry Smith, decensod) E. R. Bolla
Buffe and the land of the Regiment wore drawn { the Strails Settlements in November, 1871, and
fr. and the directors hare much plastro in roommand- Akrod Listur
Jup on the Cricket Ground, A larga con- in 1873 was mado squier paisno judge of that go,
of the pelvis were destroyed, and part of the hip On the 26th altion & tragis necurrenos hing hono was laid baro on both sidee. The deceased ing them as anditars for the current year.
conesa of persons hal sesembled at the wharf, lany. In March, 1874, he was appointed to the There was again a big old entored. G. Costa ponad on beard H. M. sorvette Cleopatra, a war. was conscican when admitted to the Hospital, including the Wambers of Council, Military paisvo judgeship of Hongkong, and has twins hold the lead far the greater part of the way, rant officer committing antoide in his urbin by and rausained en till his death. The Audacions Olloera and Civil Offciala, and the varicus acted as Chief Justice. In both capacities Le but Grimble was running a well judged race, sloting himself. At about ten d'alock, the men being away from the colony, no evidence as to Consuls. Amongst those prossut we unticed proved ominently minetaking and conscientivas, and passed him a hundred yards from hoxe, had just wished mossing in the fare cont the manner in which the injuries were receiver! the Chief Jostics, Sir George Philippe Major vor aparing himself, and exhibiting a courtesy, wiming very asily in 634 sea, a very good tima.partmant, when they heard the report of a tifu was obtainable, and the inquiry was adjourned General Bangent, O.B., Hon. F. Stewart, the At. kindlove, and consideration for others that never G. Grimbla
alot near by. A carpenter's mate named Wil- until nort afternoon at the Magistracy. On the torney-General Hoo, E. L. O'Malley theoried. His sirole of personal frienĉe was very |----
liam Houry Sydonbam saw make comiar out of let inst, the Audacious arrived in the harbone, und | Colonial Treasurer, Koc. J. Russell Hon. P. large, for to know him was to love him. The
Byrio, Hor. F. B. Johnson, the Surveyor. femural, which took place yesterday, was attended QUARTER MILE FLAT RACE, opon to boys 9-13, Sydenham at once pallod the curtain which was Blakiston was out with a hooting party on the the door of the cabin of Gooner WiBin West. from inquiries made on board we learn that Mr. General, Hon. J. M. Price: Sir Walter by a great consomme of the residents.
-First prize, cup; sacond writing gase. drawn in front of the door oo cue side, and look. 20th alt., sad, probably from scarcity of gaman. Modhurat, Bishop Burdon, Bishop Raimondi,
Another big field. This was a ompital raos, pur- log in, naw Wost in a hauling position in one they were amusing themselves by shooting at the United States Coural, Colonel Mosby; the
haps the best of the day. Mahamed took the lead pornor, with a gun lying on the door close to tarnips, M., Hookes,au oagineor offerofthe fu French Consel. M. Lan Dejardin, Mr. W.
in the carlier part of the race, but half way round, him. Blood was pouring anpionely from bis dacious, was present, and his gas was lying down Rohur, Consal for Russia and Austro-Hun
Arthur, who had been making up steadily, went head, and he was to all appearance dead. The whan another person present called biracleation gary; the Italian Cuasil, Chevalier D. afasko;
past him and hold the lead. Bortio Sampson ship's aureon. Dr. W. IL Stewart, was sout for, to something staat the rills. Dr.O.F. von Mollendorff, German Vios-Consili
Mr. Hooken took wes running well within himed! however, and and heattended at onse and examined the body,hold of the gas by the barrel, and was drawing Mr. Loureiro, Consul-General for Portugal; The annual athletic sporta for the young.
nt the straight te came out with a wet sall, and Ending lifa ortinet. The man had evidently put it towards himself. when, alther from the trigger Mr. R. Boschman, Acting Cousal for the No-stors of thin colony took place on the Cricket pressed Arthur hard, but the latter succeeded the muzzle of the gun into his month, and catching or from anino other cause, the olurge therlands; Mr. C. Vincent Smith, Aoting Con- Grenad on the 28th alt. The weather was in keeping his lead, and won by about a yard then fired it, for the shot had passed though exploded, and lodged in the groin of the Ascossed, sal for Sweden and Forway; Mr. Tara Ando, ororything that could be desired for such as
and half. Tima 69 1605,
the roof of his mouth, up through his head, who was but a very short listanne from the Consul for Japan, dv., &c. Several presseta ovation, and though rain bas fullon lataly in such
H. Arthur....
carrying pan ofthe skull away with it, and mussle of the gun. This melancholy avont s Licua kuring boen made on the wharf His Ex quantities, the short space of fine wasther we have
B. Sampron
Chor passed through a four-taob plank thrown a gloota over the whole ship's crow selteney and family prooooded to Government enjoyed sinne Monday afternoon was soient to
of the deck abova. The ductased bore a vary and especially among the unfortunate young gor House in two onrriages which had been placed allow the ground, walah always dries rapidly, te
good charmster, and had belonged to the Cleo-tleman's fallow midshipmen, with-whom-he-was- at their disposal by the Hon. F. B. Johnson and gat into fale voudition, though it was of course
paira sinos July lust. He was of a some very popular. The last tribute of respont to the Mr. E. R. Belilios. His Excellency worn the affe hoovy. The concourse of spoofktors on
what irascible temper, hat farther than that no- poor youaz fellow was paid on the fat inst. insignia of his order. At Government House the ground was a very large one, and all resont
thing peculiar appears to have been noticed when he was buried irith all the bonszer - the Volunteer Artillery Corps formed a guard seemed to take a host hearty interest in the per
about him. He had been under the treatment of carded to the body of a British naval officer. The of honour, and the road from the wharf to Go-
formaren of the juveniles. Amongst thnao pro-
Dr. Stewart sometime previocaly, but he ovineol funeral was timed to take place at Eane o'clocks, vernment House was lined with Sikh soustablos. seat wore H. E. the Administrator, with Mrs.
no mental paenllarity. In his position as gavant before that hour, a large number of sailors, Math and Miss Thornton, and the stand w
ser, the deceased lead access to the racks where soldiers, and civilians had presseded down to well filled with ladies. The groats woro all very
the cilles were kept, and to the magazine for the Happy Valley, and the road from the gates of numerously contested, and it speaks volumes for the management of the affair, that snab á
bad baan opened was found in his cabin. Anded with knots of people, whilst others awaited leo thy programme could have been worked off,
inquest was hold on the body at the Civil Hosthe Funeral cortège in the Cemetery. A large including the distribution of prizes, before five
pital before the Coraner and Messrs. W. Dolat, amber of boats filled with blue jackets left the o'clock. Nearly all the arents were predpotive
P. Hurley, A. 8 da Rosa as jury, by whom vartens British mon-of-war in the harbone and of oloss contests, and several of the Inda perform-!
averdict in conformity to the evidence was ro.conveyed large numbers of man shore to be pre- ed in a way which leads are to ozpact that in a
Enzeed.
sent at the mournful ceremony. Shortly after. few years time they will be distinguishing
A lamentable and fatal accident occurred on
four o'clook the procession was formed at the themselves in the atolt sports, when their sohool
the 20th alt, on board the Goruss Barges Adele. Royal Naval Hospital, and proceeded to the Ceus- days are over. The times of the rags and tho
Capt. F. Hi Logawaen, the master of the vassal, tory in the following order. In the front come distacces jumped were highly acditable, and
was ashore daring the evening, and reterned on the firing party of bine jackota with arOTE TO. altogether a more successful series of sports has
board at about midnight. Hu went to his sodiu, vorsed, and hobind these were the band of the There was a large attendance of the general never been hold hors. The Endicapping was too big and Leavy for the ethers, who were had some esaversation with his second mate, tas" Dead March in Sast," and other music of The St. Joseph's College boys were altogether changed bis erat, and lit his pige, and having ship followed by the band of the Butts, playing public, the whole of the available space in tha Conncil Chamber and about the doors being rather ausgest, for there were many-boys very team also had the advantage of training which below into the lower forubold in company with hindthe band came the romains of the deccased in
done by ago, and this made many of the contesta drauged over the lise very easily. The winning Jolt Piel, st to the basinoes of the ship, he wont character saitod to the solemn ocasion. occupied. A goard of honour from the big for their years. who were on the same mark Reimant and the hand wore drawn up with much smaller lads, hat, it would be most, the other, being a agraton team, bad not. on the verandah, and when the oaths were taken diffonlt to satisfactorily arrátce a handiosp by
the latter to see after the ballasting of the ship, a handsome black coffin with silver clasps, cover. KIOKING. THEN SHUTTLECOK. a royal salato was given, the band playing the other means than ago. The courser wore well treen the appar and middle Chinese schools at his way ap the ladder. As soon as he saw the sme a body of midshipmen, followed by other
This was a match got up on the ground be the 'swoon decke, and held a light for bin to see
Pial accompanied the captain up again as far as d by a Union Jek, and drawn ona gus tárriago National Authen. Lady Bowen, the Missas laid out, and the programme was worked of the Central Sobanl. It was a thoroughly Cli- captain had got a high as the combings of the naval officers, and behind these Major-General by a number of htua jogkat. Next to the soffin Bowon, and Mrs. Marsh occupied chairs mour without a hitch. The band of the U.S.&. Rich-nos sport, and much interest was taken in it by hatshway, the sound mate tarned to go where Facent, C.E., and Commodore Coming walked the Governor's seat.
His BIGBLLENCY opened the proceedings by hance the enjoyment of those present by playing the coutout being which of the two representative than three stops when he heard a fail. Piel at flours, and a large number of people followed mid was on the ground and did mach to ah, the Chinese boys present. They had three triste, the men were working, but he had not gone are together. In the rear walked a body of military saying I now pradaos Her Majesty's Commies capital election of airs Owing to tbo great teams could keep the shattlecok in the air the once slid dowa a stanchion into the lowe hold, and sccompanied the procession. On arrival at slun appointing me to be Governor of Hongkong number of outrics, the names of the competitors and its dependencies, which will now be read by in minty of the events were not taken at all, solouger. The event was won by the middle sabool, and there found the captain lying in a pool of the gates of the Cemetery the ecfia was lifted Mr. Maguire, my Private Seuratary. It is in that we are able to publish the names of the Achool 14 seconds, seven seconds, and 2 min. 17
and the times these trials were-middle bloed. He sang out for assistance, sad the body from its aarriage, and boras on the shoulders of the original, and there are also fore printed placed performers. The sports woro sudor see. The times of the apper school were 213 board as speadily as possible, but the unfortunate sin of the dudasions, who read the burial ser was taken at dook: Dr. Clouth was summone lon six seareen to the clapet, preceded by the Chap oopies for the use of the Council.
the Rianagement of the following goatlemen Mr.MAQUIBEread the commissions follows Committee-Rov. IL. Wilson Lee, Rev. B. Vigano 50, 0., and four ass, the latter coming man was the past oil treatment, as his skull was vice in the shapei, aur by the gravo rils. : The Rez, B. Cyprian, Mr. 4. K. Travera, Mr. H. W to end through a misunderstanding among the completely smashed and the bone drivon into the remains of the deceased were lowered to their Humbling, Air A. Falconer, Mr. G. Peroy, and
playera.
substance of the bands, so that death must have last resting place by his mensmatca, and then the Mr. A. Danisa. Julger-Capt. F.A. Newingtribution was the next item. Mrs. Marsh bond opinion that as the deceased waa ambking a long The last honours were thea pail, and the very This eozeladed the avonts, and the prize dla bez jostantaneous. The second mate as ofting party fired three volleys over the grave. ton, R.M.L.I., Mr. H. Foss, Mr. & H. Red to the successful bays the trophies of their pipe, it was knocked out of his hand as he was merous gathering of people presant laft the Wright, H.A., and Mc. W. MoKivuoy: Staters-
geting over the combings, and in bis effort to Cemetery. reover it, Capt. Logemann lost his balanse, and foll. The distance to the bottom of the lower hold was 25 feet. The deceased had been touster of the Adelė,since she was fret turned out, about
{FROM A CORSESPONDENT.} two years and a half ago, soil we understand ho
20th March. The past fortnight has bean unnansily event was very much lised by all bie erem and others On Friday last an alarm of fire was given ini in this Colony. A meeting of the Logislative who came in contaat with him. Au inquest was from the Monte Fort, and the signal hoisted Hon. F. B. Johnson presented a petities last alt, bofeo the Coroner, Mr. II. E. Wode-turned out that some of the wainheds in that Council was hold by the 24th alt, at which the held on the body at the Civil Hospital on the fliere intimated a collagration at Patane: it favour of the continuanos of the Cathedral grant house, and Messrs. E. Booker, C. C. L. Routor, loeslity took fire, which communicated to two and various busiasm was transantal. On the and DE. da I. Alamûs ay jury, when tio abave others, and these were raced to the ground. 29th ult, an address was presented to the Hon. facts were deposed to in evidente, and a verdict A sad coeurrooce took plios baro the day be W. H. Marzu, C.M.Q., on the orcasion of his ap- of accidental death was returned. The fonors fure yesterday attended with the loss of thron proaching rotigesagt, from the post cf. A. took place from the Hospital at 4.30, sod a lives. A young Fortuguese zamod Jannario da ministrator. The addrass, pousand in the warm umber of the deoxsod's friends accompanied Silva, who had some time ago beau employed et est terms of admiration for his administration his remains to the grave,
Tokohama as clock in mercantils firm, returned and esteem for him personally, was signed by holders of Vaion Church was held on the 29th mind, so much so that the other day ho strack numerous representatives of every rada, creed,
The annual meeting of the members and sent to Macao a few months sinos with a deranged and class. On the 30lb alt. E.B. Sir George Itine, Rev. J. Colville presiding. In the his mother, who laid a complaint against him Bowen, G.C.M.G., arrived by the P. & O.steamer Secretary's report reference was made to the with the authorities. In reply to the judge, Decean, accompanied by Lady and the blisses hores attendance at the services of the who soled him the reasso of his violence to- Bowen, and received's hasty welcome. On the Church, apoially of young tean; sino to the wards his own mother. he said that the judgo Sign Manual and Signet boring date the Tour day of HIGH JUMP, up to boys 13.16, winner at last of the Legislative Council, in presanse of a good of the Chinese Church meeting in the sime pause Cudsnl at Macao, and therefore act with-
rame afternoon he took the oaths at meeting Bov. J. C. Edge's accent of the progress Lad nothing to do with bin since he was Jo April, 1977, appointing Our Trusty and Well-botoved Jutr Pope Honasay, Esquire,
mosting penalized 2 ine.-Fist prise desk; sauber of portature, by whom kis inagural ad. building. The Treasurer's rupset showed a ba in the jurisdiction of the Portageaze tribunsiz, grafsked Order of Saint of Our Most Distin
and Saint George, now
cond, book. Sir John Falo Hanangay Knight Commander af Da
dress was most cordially received. The Hong-lance at the end of 1832 of $153,40, but it was By his demeanour in the court and by sech an Kaid Mos: Distinguished Order, so be Governor and Co Brags, who won the younger boy's amp last 28th alt, and went off very successfully. A sat this would be reluced to rely nominal insane and on that soonat he was discharged. All the ton buys competing but Leon and kong Schools Athletis Sports were held on the estimated that at the end of the present year answer it was plain enough that the man was mawlor-in-Chief of Oer said Gilany and its Dependencies. IV.And We do hereby samud all and singular Onr
your, failed some tima hafore the finish, and those wooldent, ending fatally, occurred at Mira Bay sum. Efforts had been runde in Eugland by The poor mother, however, was afraid of his Officora, Ministers, and loving subjects in Our said Colony x juzuped together till 4 feet 4 inches was rea on the 29th alt. Mr. Peyton Blakiston, N., Mr. D. B. F. Crawford to form the nucleus and declined to have him any longer in her and Dependencies, and all stars who is any conobed, whes Braga failet, and Look went on and of the Audacions, was out with a shooting party of an endowmout land, bat had been unsuo-house, se s brother of bis. Placid by name, who erra, to take due cetics honef, and to give their iady cleared i foot & fushes, a rómarkably good jump and Mr. Hosken, engineer officer, was taking his ted and passed. The followitz wore olested Lsga Island, took him thither. On Monday
desafol. obodioase acordingly.
The report and accounts were adopis az employe in the Custours station on the For a boy of his age.
gun ap by the barrel when the chargo explodai
Erich Coorg they hope to iny before you a batter report when Edward Beact we meet here again next year. They sisa trast F. Handerson the shareholders will come forward and assist the G. James Company with their contributions to a greater Wiliam Lagge extent than bithorto. If this is done we shall. Jenna Hos no doubt get along very well. There is still one
J. Ross Anton -putat I should like to touch upon in a few words, Geo. Morrey Bair
J. Brewetor and that is with regard to the loss of the Quinta, į A. G. Mora We lost and paid $9,000 in respect of that dis.A. O'D, Gourdin aster. You will be glad to bear thore in every E Harkat ohanes of our recovering about two thirds of J. M' Water tbatamomt from the Chinese Authorities: The Philip R. Doral
Yasao Baghan mattor is in the hands of the Gerrao Consel at T. N. Driscoll Canton, M. Travors, whom we have to thank for J. Keating his great sand and the trouble he has taken in this case, Gentlemen, with these remarke I will move that the report and accounts be passed, but before doing so I shall be glad to answer any questions you may wish to bring forward.
No questions being asked, the CHAIRMAN for. mally moved, the adoption of the raport, and the
passing of the accounts.
Mr. GEORG seconded.
Carried utanimously.
On the motion of Mr. BELIL103, redunded by
Mr. POLISHWALxa, the directors" election of
H. 4. Macboon
♬ M. Stene J. Fabireon Alex Wamyes Erest
Butter
R. Laigh Chas, H. Bar
J. I. Hasoland
H. Matchitt Walbor Poate
A. Shepbord
Thos. Howarde
8. Godfrey Bird
Clement Palmer
A. W. L'evis
Mr. H. Foss to a seat on the board was con-1. Gibbo firmed,
K. A. Siebe E. Traill
A. Gülizow
Un the motion of Mr. WILLIAMSON, seconded by Mr. GRORG, Meners Fang Tang and Loo Tuck Chang, the retiring directors, were re- L. Flemming elented:
J. C. Daczer C. Flothow
On the motion of Mr. Foss, seconded by Mr.. W. 5001 “POLISHWALLA, Messrs. L. Hauschild and T. M. E. Sagoon
Arnold were re-cleated wuditora.
The CHAIRMAN-That is all the businos before us today. gentlemen. I am very much obliged to you for your attendance,
HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY,- ZIMÍTED.
An extraordinary goreral meeting of the Hongkong Fire Insurance Company Limited, was held on the 30th ult, at the offee of the General Agents, Messrs. Jardine, Hatheson
John A. Mosoly
B. George
E. U. Smith
C. Vincent Sraith
William Hartigi
G: Chamberlain
M. Blum
Ho Kai
Siding Bancook G. de Chan Joseph C. Enghsa Cecil Holliday A. P. Mokweu 10. Fiebor Jaz, Stephen
Stil
Maokon
3. Lamka F. Dodwoll
A. B. John Hoy Holmss
& Co. There were present-Hon. F. B. Johnson (Chairman), Messrs. T. Jackson, C. D. Bottom ley, W. Refour. J. H. dos Remedios (Consult ing Committes), C. P. Chater, Dr. Ada, M. R. Polishwalla, IL. Wioking, G. C. Cox, and B. F. Alford.
Alfred Parker Stokes Juo. S. Cor The CHAIRMAX said-Gontlomon, as the last H. P. Tosant annual general meeting I said that se soon as B. Tayton possibles proposal would be laid before the. L. Woodin shareholders Enving for its object the splitting Air. Weckley up of each one of the existing shares into four.dward Osborne
W. Tarfist That statement was received by the meeting D. M. Tehtn with aaqanlißed approval. The proposal bas since B. N. St. John been rary freely and generally discussed and there W. H. Ray is not the slightest doubt it bas met also with Jaa. B. Coughtris the fall approval of the general body of the shara. Q: L Tomlin aolders. Under these circumstances I will not co- oupy year time by saying anything in addition to what fell from me of the last mosting in faroar of the resolution, and I wilt, now simply put before you the resintion, which is moved from the chair.....
That clause No. 30 bestzuck out and expunged from the artiales of association of this company add do cons to form portion of the Artioloz of this company from the 14th day of April, 1583, and Eline the follow.
Jatt Horison M. Falouer Williams Wettoa
F. W. Hamermanu
W. Kerfoot Hughes
Hennequin
Chae. C. Cobon Jno. J. Francis Thas. L Rose. H. C. Best
H. A. Woolnough
V. A. Cesar Harkine
ing plansa be enstituted instead thereof and do form. E. Joleton portion of the articles of pesociation of the company Henry R. Coombs from the last mentioned day and be numbered 30. D. Kuttanjee
39That the company way with the sanation of A special resolution provionely given. in mooling sub- divide the uxlating ehates of the company into shares
of such amount as the maeding shall dire
I move that resolution.
E. Sonia
L. Torcker
W. Beiners
G. C. Anderton
E. Fiora
Mr. JACKSON-I have much pleasure in se. Kenneth MoK. Ro
conding the resolution,
Carriod unanimously,
J.J. Bel-Irving F. H. Slakhak Willm. Aitchison The CHAIRMAN-A meeting to confirm this. W. Richseis Toletion will be held on Saturday, the 14th A. C. Maslend April, at noon, and immediately afterwards at D. Rillia cther extraordinary meeting will be bold to pass P.N PATE
, B. Poliskwalls the resolution for the sub-Hivision of the shares... Asgar which we shall then be able to do in assequence Abdal Cadar Monsabhoy of the alteration in the articles of Basoaiation.. F. Tamboly That, gentlemen, comprises the business of the. Mt. Metta meeting.
PRESENTATION OF AN ADDRESS TO HIS EXCELLENCY THE ADMINISTRATOR.:
On the 29th pit, an address was presezted!
E. J. Chapaan
Wm. Roffey
H. Albe
F. Wilford
Jum Booke
Hobt. Larg
J. Skarp
F. Grooi
John Edgar
A. Bhaw
Jumes S. Hagon
A. J. Lance
R. Pina
Fract. faylor
I. Kir
F. Hunschil
J. H. Lochhead
A. H. Byuukig
The Al
F. B. Aubert
Saml, Ambton
Dorabjno Саркиса
J. Pestonjos
C. Enonn
19. Кудее
S. Corrie Jozes
F. W. G. von Stockhausen
- CHIMÉLY TOR Wille
F.E. Fostor
Dalton Sayla
A. G. Romano.
J. T. Raimondi
B. Chatterton Wiloor
G. 0.0ox.
L. Mallory
Goc. R. Starens- *****
D. Warren Smith
Ng Ein Fog
0. A. Cornish
Léon Dejardin
3. Loureiro
E. P. Sequeira Kavaj dalji A. V. Bibair
J. M. Siquoko Daniel E. Caldwell,
eo. . Caldwell Hot. Hay
M. Grote
Frad. T. P. Foster
Tare Audo
Jan. MoCallam
J. FL. Suit
T. Echwarskop?
C. S. Goodwya
D. HARRO
Slux On
Wai San
Tam Ta'énig-hotg
Kong Ca'eng-lung
Co'an Subayang
Fox Lang
Chin Lang
Lai Un
We Bi Compaty
Kwong Mautseong
Shiu Bing Compsay Ou Fet-wing Kuong Choáng tri
I'.tai Hoog
Man Wo.tong
Hong Ki-borg
Un Fhi-hong
Hoping bang Thủng thang mẬU Kwang Ch'eing wo With Toog ok Chan Vo
Man Ch'oam-t'ong Mar Shun.heng. Han Ch'enne
Mac Shan
rki
Wing Oc-ta'uug-
Kwong Shunchang
P6 Or-t'ai
Han Fung-houg.
Tin Yik
Wing On-ch'aang
Tin Hing
Krung Wing-aling
Hin L
Wo Shing
FTik
Tous Ch'eang
Him Kat
Wing Ki
T'Chang Tung Hi Lo Bok-p'any Alomade Long
Cart Clonth, M.D. I. Sadors
H. T. Sicmano
Robert G. Naty
H. Marton
H. Jaana
A. Krien
Bhallorbing F. Mahomed Th. Koffer Abdoolabhoy Moun D. Galia
J. P. da Costa'
J. P. da Costa, juzz.
Ed. J. Nisnes Erbat C. Gayar
J: D. Boxing
A. A. dos Kamadio....:
H, Echiman
O. Wegener
..da Boza
J. H. Laffman
W. T. Ra
J. M. V. Riboiro
II. Dude
Hongkong, 39th March, 1888,
A... Ribuire
Hon, B. L. O'MALLEY, Attorney-General. Hon. J. BUELA, Colonial Treasurer, Hon. F.KYLIE.
J. M. PRICE, Sneveyse Gonorai. Hon. F.B. JOHNSON.
HONGKONG.
•Caracolasion passed under the Royal Sign Manast aut Siguet, apprintingSie George Ferguson Bowen, G.CALG ta be Gerstoor and Comander-in-Chint of the colony Horgkong and its Dependencies,
B.
Victorie, by the Grace of God of the United Kingdoia at Three Britain and Ireland, Queen, Defender-f the Faith, preas of India:-To Our Trusty and Well-be loved dr Gorge Forgion Bowen, Kaight Grand Crest of Our most distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George, Grosting,
We de by this Our Ceraminian Under Our Sign Manual aal Sgcot appoint you, the mid Sir Goorge Forgana Bowon, to be duritie Our pleasura Our Governor and Commander-in-Chief in wad ogor Our Colony of Hongkong
and the Dependendas, with all the parera, rights, prin lages, and advantages to the said office belonging pr. pertaining
-And Wude bureby authoriat, ranpower, and bom mand yna to exercise and perform all and eingular thy porrexs and directions cautuinot in Que-Letters Paton Tinder the Great Seal of Cat United Kingdom of Great Eritain and relaud, constituting the office of Governor
Carmandin Chief of Der said Colony, bearing data ai Wasimaisstar, the Ninth day of April, 1877, in the forlieth year of Our Raign, esording to each Oniors and Instructiis Our Govern and murder-in-Chief for the time being hall laty received from Us or un you all hereafter receive from Us.
III—And further, We de bergoy appoint that so soon as you shall have taken the proscribed oaths, and have entered upon the ratios of your office, this Our preecak Commission shall supersede dar Commision inder Our
Given at Our Court at Windsor, this Niach day of Do ecmbar, 1888, in the forty-sixth yate of Our Beign
Ry Hor Majesty's Comcated
KawaLBY
The oaths of office an? allegiones were then administered to His Excellency by the Chief' Justioo
-Cassin.
F. Romedion. G. Young Akin.
J. Colaço.
J. Jorge.
J. Loureiro. W. Dixon
Mr. W. M. B. Arthur and Mr. C. A. Caldwell; Press, and at the conclusion the lads gave Clock of the Oparse Mr. W. D. Ifutohison; ringing cheers for that lady, and for H.. the Roteroo-Capt. W. M. Doans. Time Keeper
Administrat. Mr. H. J. H. Tripp. The events went off in the following order
LONG JDMг, open to boys 18-16; wiener at last meeting penalized Ginobos.-First priza,
colour box; second, book.
inches for winning last year, but nevertheless he Six competed; G. Cesta was penalized atx vot sasily with a leap of 15 feet 3 inches. Brugs was second with 14 feet 5 inches.
2
G. Costa (15 feet 3 inches) 1 B. Braga (11 foot 5 inches) HIER JUMP, open to boys 9-13; winner at last mating paimalized 2 inches-First prize, ma- thematical instruments; asud, "book, The nies boys made a very good contest and thinced ott gradually until it lay between White, Braga, Mubomed, and M. Danenborg. The three former foiled at a fost 9 tushsa, which Dason barg olaared easily.
M. Daunubarg (3 feet 9 inchis)...... 1 F. White (3 fcob 8 inobes)
2
J. Leon (4 Fast Gipebas)-1 B. Braga (4 feet 3 inchry)
100 YARDS FLAT RACE, one to boya nader 9; two yards a year allowance-First priza cup second paucil case.
Rose, a moratoh boy, and a remarkably sturdy His RXCELLENCE addressed the Council as fol. youngster, ran to the front ut once and won with Lower-Hou gentlemon of the Legislative Coun. the greatest ease with a long lead in 16 45th Iell, I hars now taken the customary estha of office 6. which be could have improved, had he been
and assumed the Government of this important prossed. Morria just sovured second place.
A. Rossegamet and interesting colony-this great fortress and į.
A Morris emporiora of Great Britain in the Far East, at onde the Gibraltar and Malta of this part of the 100 YARDS FLAT RATE, opon to boys 9-13; 2 world. On these ouusions I believe it is vas-
yeris-start for each year first prize, oup; tomary for the Governor to address ä few! Becond scarf ring. rumarks to the Legislativa Council and
No less than 32 boys started for this mos, H. other gentleman who may be present to observa Arthur (scratch) made light of the start he gave, hia inauguration. In the first plass, I desire and got in front early in the race. The won with to express my deep conss of the hearty welcome good lead in the excellent time of 15 econds. which has been aoc ded to me, as the Rape. Mahored just secured second place, sentative of the Gasso, sul to my family, by sil
IL Arthur (snatch) classes'cf the population on my first arrival in this fair oify. -I trust that this one first menting will provo auspicious forthefutare. (Applause.) For myself, I shall endenvoer to show my gratitude for your loyal courtesy by a diligent discharge of zy duty alike to the Crown and to the Colony,
N. Mabomed (2 yards).....
100 YARDS FLAT RACE, open to boys 13-16; 4 yards start for each year. First prize, cap; second, mathematical instrumanta.
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HONGKONG.
MACAO,
Ba.
and lodged in Me. Binkiston's groin, causing members of the committee for the ensaiar year. last the young was wishing to come over such injuries that ba died on Saturday morning ees. J. D. Hutchison, W.N. Esin, D. Gillies, to Marso, his brother gave him some money at the Royal Naval Hospital. The gloom the F. Loogroger. A. Falconer, J. G. Smith, W. D. wherewith to pay his passage both ways, but ou melancholy sooldent caused was dropaned on Hutchison, and G. Hayward, Mr. W. D. bis return he refused to pay his fare and his Szoday by the death of the Hon. F. Snowden, Hutchison to act as Secretary sad Mr. Davis ts brother remonstrated with him, non which la Paises Judge, at kia residence, Caine Road, Tresence The Rev. J. Colville-and Mesars, deaza carolve and first too, his brother. Thi after a long linens, which, however, had only Ball and Macgregor were oleated sa the Musicst fell dead. Not satisfad with this the moldat bonceus alarming a few days previously.
Committoo. Thanks wars tenderad to the choir, fed a few mory shots on the corpss. A Ching-
We regret to loan that a telegram was re-to the Sunday Sction) tanchers, to Mr. Banker man in the Customs station thei samo forward ociyed on the 29th ait, feara. Sues annonsoing for bis services as Aoring Treasurer daring and upon speaking to the tony az to his prima the death of Mr. W. Z. B. Duna, of the firm of Mr. Davis's absenou, and to Mr. Cesw. the latter shot luia dead, alo, after which to Mesars, Duan, Melbye & Co. while ou his ford for his efforts in connection with the at-madman drove away all the other Chinese in the pasago to England, Mr. Dana died when about tempted formation of an endowment fund. A station by firing upon them, and bocsma mastor one day's sail of Macz.
resolution was iso, passad. resorting the moot of the place and of all the arms there Now The following appears in Saturday's Gazette:—ings geuse of the grant loss the Church had raschol Miwan shortly afterwarde sad a body of His Excellency the Governor has bean plassed sustained in the death of the lain. Mr.J. Nobis, six men, from the polico forné wis despatched te to make the following provisional appointments, The Rok J. Colville in proposing and the Eer, the soone of the ocourrence with instructiont in-consequence of the illasse of hic. Justice. C. Edgy inseconding the resolution och spoke however, pot to take any cotion in Chinese terri. Suorden Mr. Jainss Russell, Oolonial Traa in feelings forms of Mr. Noble. During the tory; theosasuquencobaing that they did nothing. surer and Registrar General, to be Acting Pai-, souras of the meeting reference was made to the Atright fall the man was seen with a lamp in one me Judge: Dr. Frederick Stewart, Potion Ma-2000sity which would shortly arise of taking head and a revolver in the other walking about gistrate, to be Asting Colonial Treasurer and stops to scoure the danetal position of the in the Customs station, and achody dared to ap Loting Registror Geatral; Captain H. G. Thom- Church, the Treasurer remarking that a reproach him. Noxt morning he was scen mak- sett, R.N., Harbour Master, to be acting Polica garded money they would this year bave resohed | king hĩa way towards the village armed with a Magistrato in addition to his propse duties. Those the end of their presont tother, as the period of revolver on each side, one in one hand and a appointments will date from the 2nd instant. the guarantee fund would shortly expire.
sword in the othor, firing shots all round. The The Franch steamer Nam Vian, Capt. GarcoDE, On the 20th ult. there was a very large muster villagers, having no other alternative, rasponded which serived baraon the Ist inst. from Hoihow, of plantesre at drill at Hoad-quarters. The drill to his firing and abot him dead.
There was a crowd of runners. Grimble, the biggest of the boys, soon gat before of the boys I trust that when my term of office hore shall in front of him, and running with the greatest have expired, 1 may leare Hongkong sa I have case, won by about three yards with. B. Brags left the other Colonies over which I have pre-asend. The time giver was 11 4-5th seas, which sided, without the consuicuness of any inty
is romarkably good.
G. Grimble. wilfally neglected, or of any enmity wilfully i
B. Braga 2
sauce yon I base coce hither without any
bias of any kind, and determined, so far s
1
On Sunday last an octogenarian lady, aced 83,
CHINA.
reports:-Laft Hongkong on the 27th March, was out somewhat short as that evening was aptively on the 36th instant.
His Excellenroy Soubor Gran vill leave posi bound for Eoibow, and when off Conook Island polufed for the election of officers. There are bearing BE, passed a junk bottes up, which not yet enough men to make twe batteries, and Corte Real was about to be superseded is proved The rameux which was current here that Dr. apposed to have boon in collision, hor bow being so only the offoera nexussary for one battery Dorrad. (Applaaso). In the next place, let 200 YAEDS FLAT RACE, open to Boys under of the crew on board. Shortly afterwards sighted the Drill Hall, voling papers wore pat round here by isst mail for him to stay where he is. completely out off, but there was no sign of any were voted for. The corps having assembled in nor to be unfounded, sincs fastractious arrived 9-First prize cup. sscond, pencil case. another one abeam, and steering for it pada ona bing need for the name of the person nach My opinion, given in my letter of the other day in me lias, to administer the authority which. Eight competitora, Arthur and Armstrong by and found she was also bottom up with her man might desire to select for major, and an has therefors proved to be correct, our Sovereign has committed to x charge, had Il yards etart, but Rose, the winner of the star completely set off and obedy on heard other for thos vamos szeh izdividual might with strict justice and impartiality, for the reals, showed wonderful form for a boy of Beturning from Hollow, when off Neopan write as his selections for the posts of captain of s vary respectable family, De. Prisailio do betulit of every race, every creed; and every class his size. _ Ha raýy to the front in very short Island, bearing 8.E., sighted one of the same and two lieutenants. The made of election was Teindula Braga, did, and the Funors) took plac to His Exoalloy the Administrator, the Hon. The ADMINISTRATOR, in reply, said-Mr. in fa community. I hope always to maintain time, and wou very easily in 284 saos. Morris junks an sean four days previately, which was hardly a good ou; und though a little more time an Monday at 6p. The focal was de ayed W. H. Mamah, C.M.G., at Gevarament Honra,
Byrie and gentlemen, I beg to thank you most the most cordial relations with the Executive was second The presentation was made by the Eou. P. have prompted you to press me with this ad with them, to carry on with energy the on YARDS FLAT RACs, open to all Bogation of steamers on the track
sincerely and earnestly for the kind feelings that and Legislative Connalls; and, in as-operation
more on her side, having driftof during the would have been taken up, we think it would tehe died 15 5 au ou Smuday) to allow of her A, Ron (sorsloh)........
interval a distance of about 30 miles in a bave been better if the election had been divided relations in your plats to be pressat, bat an- Ryrie, who was accompanied by upwards of eighty dress, I feel I have done nothing to deserve the struction of public works and the general admi
A. Merria (acratek)
...... 2 W.S.W. directica and endangering the naviga into three separato ones, Oce for the fortunately the White Cloud did not pat in an of the signatories, representatives of every olassmanifestation of kindly feeling towarda ma nistration of the Colony. As myself an Impe
nodar 16-Post Eatris-First prize cup,
major, another for Baptain, and a third paarance until Tuesday morning at 8 o'clock, The inquiry as the death of Private Ston. for the lieutenants, as 4 considerable ning to a dense fig ontride. and nationality in the Colony being present. that you bave exhibited to-day, for I have rial officer, and the representative of the Queen,
presented by H. E. the Administrator; sond Iske Foster Hiskuost, of the Aray. Hoapital ber had votes in all three capacities. Be Hou. P.BIRIE, in making the presentation, a strictly my inty. If I had done anything of my brother Imperial offers, alike in the really done nothing more than I consider I am confident I may rely on the Joyal support.
scarf ring.
Corps, whose body was found in the water at the fore the election Colonel Crawford read a letter Another tremendous entry faced the starter Commissariat Fier about twelve days since was which had been ressived from Mr. Noble, ons of said Your Frcelloney, the plasing duty bag luss Tabould have been deserving of repicach civil, in the navel, and in the military service of for this raro, and G. Grimble, running from paneluded on the 2h it. The jury war the members of the committee appointed to get hoe esigned to moo of presenting to you a nu instead of prabe. It is very grost gratifination the Crown. In conclusion, gentlemen, I assuré soraich, ecoed saather coar in Mahomed, composed of Messi. C. J. F. Lesbirel, G. D. up the corps, colline to act se an offer or morously signed address from the community of to me to see such an amount of kindly fealing you shall plano nareservedly at the disposal of with a few yards atset, was second, and A. Costa Boning, and V. A. P. Collage. The mystery as account of want of time to carry out the duties.
FROM ONE COERTSPONDENT.
18th March, this Colony, When I state that this has boss and regard displayed towards me by the com- this Colony, the varied orperiones which I have third,
to how the deceased came into the water was hos He, Mr. Noble aid, would be content to re. The Haikwan or Baperintendent of Native a spontaneous movement on the part of all the greatest kindness in Hongkong, bolk on a yes as the Governor of overal of the greatest
G. Grible.................. manity of Hongkong. I have always received saguired during my long service of twenty-thro
cleared up, however, and no further evidence op. main in the borable position of auner. For Customs at this port bas bear granted an exten- Mahomed classes in the colony, I state what is absolute former occasion and since my retorn twelve Colonies of the British Empire. I shall identi- 100 FARES FLAT RACH, open to all Girls under George Robinson was called, but he could gise und rotos hat, by far the greater number,
peared to be forthcoming to throw any more Light | the office of Major Mossra. Tripp, Urancis, Dr. aion of his form of oflea by the Emperor, for A. Costa foot. I boliere that I may be considerad the months ago, and Insanre you the peribd I have fy myself with this community, your interests
apon the matter. An unemployed samanused Adams, B. Hughes, Aitchison, and Hebbook one year. oldaat British resident in the Colony, and during apon by me as cne of the brightest and plaas. honour your success and prosperity will farm resided in tais colony will always be looked back will be by interests, your bonear will be my
His Excellency the Viceroy, who has sufferal 12; two yards for each year, post ohtrios no ovidanes of any importance. There is there thirty-four, fall to Mr. Tipp. who was than Eco iskuses for some months, not baying boen the period of my stay here, I have taken part la antast experiences of my life (Applaaso), my reputation. (Applause).
First prize stationary case; second goont ease. fere no alas to what became of the mas from the elected to the o8oo. Mr. Francis being next outside his yamen this year, has nearly regained. a good many demonstrations of this kind, and I will, with your permission, now read ray reply to
A large number entered. Miss D'Almada time he was seen with his two companions neer with ten, Counting Mr. Francis's ten vetos as his health, and is resuming active diazharge can truly Boy that I have never sech more this addres
The Council was theu adjourned sine 'die. apocaly took the lead, and rumalug erecedingly the Commissartet Store and the time he got Major on to thoas he received as captain, thero his fanations.. azxiety displayed by its inhabitanta to tootify by
well, kept it to the finish, though Miss Bamsey into the water. The option of Inspector Cor-wore 25 votes, and by a large majority that The troops who wars despatched to Kingah w third. Time 10 oce was then coming up. Misa Stockwall was a good oocan, who was in charge of the case, was that gentleman was pleated to the office, the other fu recently to quali the disturbanca thara, after
ZD'Almad
the man came book to look for a boat to take him gentlemen gated for being Moora. Tripp, MoCal - having put down the rioters, have returned to on board the Mecanes, and in hic intoxicated fum, Bassoon, Mossley, Mohta, Dr. Adams, Darby this pity. condition be stumbled over the side of the pier, and Bobbeck, As Linutenants Meace MaCal- A pawnbroker's shop in the Western Szbarb The Carazer thought it would be useisse to for- lum and Aftolison received the most votes, 32 was plundered in broad daylight ther adjourn the case, and a verdict of found and 18 respectively. Adding the votes ressived by a band of robbers. The gang succeeded i
other day drowned was returned.
for the higher ranks to these a total was made shouting booty, in money, and goods, to the valuo
Annie Bamsey Edith Stockwell
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Gay The address which you have just pro that signatures the feelings they entertained of sonted to sou on the occasion of the approaching tem DEATH OF MR. JUSTICE SNOWDEN, your high abiliting as the heal of its executive, to of my Administration of the Gereznment of this Co [Applanes). The address, as you will observe, falany is most gratifying to me and is highly prized sa cone It is with the most profound regreta regret samoronaly signed by all nationalities, but there ying the marees that whilst diavoaring strictly that will be shared by the entire community
and soartially to carry out the important duties with that we have to reonrd the
death, on 120 YARDS HURDLE RACE, open to Boys 19-16,
3 yards start for each year. First prize cup Francis Snowden, Paisse Judge of this • second inkstað.
ail einssss of the contmanity of Hongkong
CANTON
At about 1.80 pm, on Saturday, the 31st alt for Mr. McCallum of 38, and Mr. Moseley totalled of about $300, with which they got clear off,
fre in the. Western and therefore Mosers. MoCallum and Mossley are been offered for their arrost.
are still a number of gentlemen zozivus to join which I have been entrusted, I have and the good for Soday afternoon, the Ist inst. of the Hon it who from press of time have not had an oppor. to secure the sateozy, and rogard of a penom ro- tanity of doing so. With your kind permission Insel, twelve months ago, the duties which Colony, Mr. Snowden bad for some time. The runners were very patreous ú this race. I the unwalooms sound of the fire boil pealed vat, (up 16, whkön just beat the score of Maitohieur, Į leaving no elas to their identity, à reward bas their signatures can be appended herefter. (AP-Ima Row about to band over to a 'now Glavereor, I did past been to falling belth, and within the Braga, with six yande start, was early to front, and the signal indented planuse) I shall now, with your permission, pro- not expect at the end of my town of othies to receive east for daya bia illness had become and going in capital style, he wore than held Ela district osed to read the address:-
Battering a testimonial, ner could I have hoped that the To En Brower zu HOOVAN WILLIAM aldigobarge of my duties will haverceived each arioca that he was unahin to take his sent on lead of Grimble from oratoh, who was second, don had broken out in First street, Eat-ring-diab, S. Hurbas, Bahwarzkopf, Canby, Tomlin,
general, ecd, to me coeptable pubo regnition. the Benol, but it was only within the last days: The time was 17 2-5the sson,
Any uses I may bare but in in onsideges des to that it was deoided he should take stuk leave and B. Briga
Fanny Ham, D.BL.G., 71 OFFICES ADMINISTRAING
TX COMENT OF KONGLONG, ETC. O, SIW, the undersigned a-official mechera of the Legitative Count, Fardess of the Pesce, Hembers of Profoiens, Merchants, Bankees, sad Boilers in Hong long, dedra La soare to Your Excellency on the ap -pronobing termination of our Administration of the fair of the Colony an expression of our esteem and re- gard as well me of our sons of the stable and effective Thanner in which you have discharged the duties of your high potion.
The vigoar which has been displayed in every depart ment of your Garasament, the introduction of morous Essure useful legislation, was the cupidity with
the hearty co-operation that I here at all fincas received Mr. Russell boome his focum tenens. Indeed Mr. from embere of hott Conseils sad from the saembers of Snowden never seemed to realise how ill he woult have been unb mure difficult one it has proved to be
the Ciril Barvico generally. With their aid my task really was. On Sunday morning he became 120
much wore, sad at two o'clock in the afterno
It turned ont that a conflagra- lieutenante. Mas, Traverz. Dr. Adams, Oka- Trade has continued very dall since the New
Year holidays, bat au improvement is hoped for.
and prepared the scil for planting and sawing.
FOOCHOW.
We learn from the Anoberase that during
pan. Proceeding thither, we found donas aoke Moseley, Woolley, Samoon, Dary. Slowach, unil The heavy rains of the past wok or ten dags have bat a bonafcial effect upon the country round, G. Friable
pouring out of the lower part of house No. 105, Kamp also had votos. coupled by Chinose. The Government steam On the 50th ult. the frigate Audacious zo YARDS HURDLE RACE, open to Boyi 9-13, celerity, and the floating engines was also realy she had been for torpedo practice, dayton
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Donginca were hurried to the spot with all pamible turned to the harbour from Miss Bay, where
I beg to thank you all most merely for your kind ho poscefully breathed his last. The Rev. W.
3 yards for cnob year-First prize opp: soud for us, but was not required. A hom was laid pornow of bringing a midshipman, Mr. Feyton wishes and to stay you that I bare and shall always re- Jennings Colonial Chaplain, whe oiled ja to
povoll s.
on from the Tabingshan Tank, and was the Blakiston, of burorow, to be treated at the Navel the storm on the 3rd Mareli, two astire boats. see the lamented gentlemen on his way home were moon to a peorafnent position, and the time no fames could be son from the outside, by a shot accidentally roccived whilst out with the violence of the wind.
Another long entry. Malomod and Arthur fist to pour water into the burning, house, For a Hoapital, Le having boon dangerously wounded both laden with passengers, woes sized through after service at St. John's Cathedral, resined former, who jumped tas better of the two, went but presently the lower floor fell in with a azah, a shooting party. It was with a fouling of doop fortunate natires were drowned, and only a Twenty-four an with him to the end. Me. Bawden was com.stoadily away and you fu 19 four-fifths soos. Y. and volumes of fame then shot out of the regret that the news was received the mast few of the bodies have been recovered. paratively young, being only fifty-six yours of Brago and M. Denenberg tied for third place, hense worogs the street. Auver increasing mp- day ofthe death of Mr. Blakiston, from the affects We note, with regret, the departárs of
tain the highest appriciatwn of the hour you have ferred on me by pleating mo with this address,
FOTO "W" IL MANER,
Governans House, Hongkong, th March, 1898.