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THE DOCK COMPANTS REPORT.
Dr. O. F. van Matfendorf, the German Consul There is very prospect of a grand struggle was a good third, High Jinks almost making a at Mantis and formerly at Hongkong, whom for the Champions to-day, Bandsman being per-dead heat with him. Time, Imin. 56secs. Oostdoar in the science of conchology is well known, hapsibe zigst fancied; bat he will have a hard The VISITORS' CUT, prosented; for China ponies: weight for inches; entrance, $15; second pany has found a valuable spoolmen at Cebu, which way
to receive 50 par cant, third pony 25 per cent. in the passsesion of a resident of that part named tank to boat Counelilor, which wont in fine form
of entrance money. One-mile-and-a-half. Logapi. The Boletin de Cabu says the specimen yesterday. Henesty's excellent performances la termed scientifsally Conus Gloria Marie, and it for those two days also caused it good deal of at- Mr. Sassoon's Councillor, 11st, 1lb............
(Mr. Hutchings) 1 TO THE EDITOR OF THE “DAILY PRESS." appasts there are only two others known of the tention to be directed to his chance, while thes same kind. The first of there was purchased by is expected to be well in it.
SIX-The anionut hitherto expanded on the (Mr. Reynell) Now Admiralty Dook amounts to $494,000. The the English naturalist Coming in the Philip pinos in 1839 or 1840 and is now in the National Museum at London; the origin of the other; which is at Paris, is unknown. Dr. Mollendorf has paid Mr. Legaspi 3151 for this raro ing programde of visio —
oootmen, which is to he sent to the Royal
March...... *Hand in Hand" Marorm at Berlin, and the priss he has
Hanters Quadrille ... paid may bemaal lerada bagatells. This Pol
...."Loco light Mhell is found only on the conste of Bohol, and is delvetlen Près du ToiTM*
Mikado profood at great depths, being washed up onlyVales......
"Exoolsfor** on the occasion of great storms or other dis Mazurka...
***Iclantba". Selection turbando. Mr. Legeept has been collecting Polka Trip Trip BOXE9,aholls and searching for a companion to the one as "Estadsatin'
in question for more than thirty years without Gavotte...... Danse de Czechr
Selection... having found one.
Les Mingastair on " Galop........."John Peel".
Appended are the events:- The SOURAT STAENS, Sweepstakes of $5 eacb, with $100 added, soosad pony to receive $50; for all bona fide Grifins at the date of entry: aubscriptios Griffins of this 888860, 1896-7, non-wionera silowed 71b; weight for izobes. One mile.
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HONGZORO. Fennast 252, 1887.
Une mile.
and bod, writing table, chest of drawers, &e. The saloon galley on poop doek is immediately for with Hartlo's patent safety rudder brako. a sim ward of the engine room. The vessel is fittext pls method which, without interfering with the present steering arrangement, embles the rad der to be bold in eay position, and is sportelly intended to soeurs the rudder in the event of the steering chaise or any other part of the steering gear giving way.
MARINE COURT OF INQUIRY INTO THE LOSS OF THE STEAMEŁ **STRATHEDEN."
During the day the Band of the Northampton- shirs Regiment greatly enhaused the general Mr. Barey's Trooen, Bat. 121b. (dr. Pond) 3 interest on this may be put dorra at the rate of Councillor had the best of the start, bat Con-aver 330,000 per sunum, for which there is as enjoyment by their performanon of the follow-quoror soon sket past him, whila Tyssen at ones yet no ratars. The company is notwithstand- fell behind. Councillor got on terms with the ing this expanse, in a position to pay eight per bize and silver entry in the straight, and osma cent. if the shareholders thick fit. In the course
A Marino Court of Inquiry appointed to en- past the stand the first time abreast of him, of two gare the dock will be earning money, Newton. Tycoon several length's behind. Conqueror and and the whole of itu sarnings may thov be de- quire intothe airaamatecoes attending the loss Ballivas. Councillor kept together to the slope to the voted to writing off until the capital amount of the British steamer Stratheden, of Glagow, Waldtaufel, rook when Councillor wont shand and kept the is reduced to a minimum. and this without in any offcial No. 86,664, on the North Shoal of the
Matenco.
lted to the end. Councillor never had to be rid- way affecting the ablity of the company to go os Parcel Reefs, on the 27th December, 1886. Andivan. .....Liatanden, and he won easily, although Conqueror was paying eight per cent, provided the earnings has been held at Singapers. The finding of the Waldtenfel close ap. Tycoon Burbed about ten lengths of the other deels do not fall o, of which there court was as follows
Kotwan. | babind." Time, 3m. 22eets..
is not the least likelihood. Under these air- The Court finds that the loss of the steamer Varney.
The FAREWELL CUP, presented by C. Stiebel, opmstances I fail to so why the directors should Strathaden is to be attributed to the wongful Gladman.
Esq, for subscription Griffins of this sonson, resort to the novel process of writing down pro-act of the anater, William Hutton, in having A correspondent roads the following anako story to the Straits Times-Alout 12 o'clock
1886-7. only; entrance, $5; entrance money to party as yet uncompleted. More than a fourth preferred the deed reckoning to chronometer go to second pony; weight for inchas, provions part of the company's capital is sunk in the sights, which gave a position from which the on Sunday last, whilst I was taking a stroll in
winners, 71b. extra; penaltine acamalatire. Admiralty dock, and it is merely enough courses subsequently stored led directly on tu the neighbourhood of the Tanglin Barracki,
to oarry this large sun without any return the danger. It was aleu apparent trom the 122 my, abter en was attracted by a numberofnatives standing and dancing about likse lot of manis..
Mr. Bazay's Quis, 10et. 123bs......(Mr. Fondi in the meantime, and leave the writing down sights that the westerly current, upon which the K. W. Sykes's Pat O'Hara, 11st. 41b8......
to be done out of the earnings when it begins to master was reckoning, and not been axperienced, and well in the rear of the crowd was a Kling
but on the contrary, the vessel had, if anything, (Mr Baker) make money. "bobby "with drawn batou, who appeared to be
In sous large nadertakings is England Italy been set in an opposite direction. terribly axsited and was prancing round like a est Mr. Baxey's Joker, 1st. 4lbs...(Mr. Pond) 1 Mr. Sassoon's Royal Flash, 10st. 12lbs.......
After comparing positions with the chief mate (Mr. Hatebinga) power has been obtained in the Acts of Parlia on hot bricks, bat did not dare. to approach the Mr. Sason's Harvester, 11st. 116.
ment to pay dividends ont of ospital during the at 7 pm. on the 27th Decembar, the asster Rose too closely. I quite thought some frightful
(Mr. Hutchings) Mr. E. George's Dragon, 10st. 91bs.............
(Mr. Machado) 0
process of constraction. The Directors of the should at once have hauled the steamer woll out dood was being perpetrated, bat on closer inspes- Mr. John Peel's Red Coat, 11st. 1lb............
Dook Company propose to go on a diametri from the danger instead of only altering the (Mr. Boynelt) 3 Mr. M. Grove's Play Pidgin. 10st 6lbs. ..... tion I found that such was not the case, but that
(Mr. B. Crawford)ocally opposito principle, and take the earnings of cenres ly half & prizt undertakings already in operation to pay for about a dozen Malays were tugging vigorously Mr. Baxby's High Jinte, 10at. 12tbs,
In the opinion of the Court is was imprudent at the end of a long rope the other end of which
Hr. Nickles) Major Davies's Moonlighter, 11st. lib.
te carry sail, which to some extent obscind the (Mr. W. Crawford) writing down an uncomplated property. Instand
of impounding profits in this way it would be vision, when doubt existed as to the vessel's pori- passed through the window of a Chinaman's shop Mr. Baxoy's Gay Lad, 1 1st. 1lb. (Mr. Baker)
Mr. Jay's Dirt Cheap, llet. Obs.. at the Tsarlin oroas roade, To my astonish Mr. John Poel's Battareny, 11st. Abs..........
(Mr. Hoboke) sonder policy and more satisfactory to all parsion; also four hours is too long an interval to ment I found that the rope was attached to the
(Mr. Hough) 0
tive to raise more capital if neoassay--Iza, keep a man on the look-ent, if vigilant attention Harraster started a strong favourite. Aftar Mr. Humphrey's Veration, 11st. 11b.........
to duty is expected. neck of a huge python, about 20 feet in langta.
(Mr. May) Sir, youra, sta,
INVESTOR. and in girth as large as a man's thigh. Thin several false starts the ponies wore got well away,
(Mr. Hough) snake had called its tail round some furniture in High Jiate leading, with Gay Lad and Horses Mr. John Peel's Whipper In, 11st. 71bs...... the shop and defed the crowd to dislodge hira.ter next; Battoreup was fourth turning ont of after trying all kinds of dodges to get him the Straight, and Joker fifth doing round the Mr. Busey's Jolly Boy, 1st. 15th Nickeld
(Mr. 0 fres without success, three Chinaman entered bottom of the Course all the pooles olosed up to- the shop with long stout sticks, and after gather, and Mr. John Peel's colones then showed Mr. Jay's Chiarini, 11st. 7ibe....(Mr. Drude) 0 thrashing the poor brute for four or five minutes ahead. On the far side, however, Joker was Col. Anderson's Wyaberg, 10st. 12lbs.........
(Capt. Compton) 0 he ist go his hold and then, with a tremendous worked quickly up, and at the foot of the slope yell, the men tagged harder and harder at the to the rock ho took the lead, and was folly & Royal Flush was the most fancied. The rope and out came the snake through the window length ahead of everything going down the slope ponies gave a great deal of trouble to start bat very anddenly, ard down weat the men who had on the other side. Harrestor est oT in hot parvoare gat of moderately well at length. Pat In the House of Commons last night Mir. for the loss of the steamship Stratheden, sad ad-
judges his certiloate, No. $6,693, to be spend Parnell in A moderate speech moved an hold of the rops fit on their backs and then suit of him, and gradually closed upon him until O'Hara at cada cat out the running, closely fol
youded. The Court roommands that a Chif there was a scramble to get out of the way of st the tarn to the straight he was almost on lowed by. Chiarini and Play Pidgin. Chiariai amarsmart to the Address in reply to the Spached for a period of one year, and it is horsby TE- the snake. I never witnessed a more exciting level terms. Hutchings followed his usual tactics got ahoad at the bottom of the concus, bat Pat from the Thrung, sud douled that disorder ate's certificate be granted him whilst his cer-
tificato de Master is empordi tug-of-war-one snake defied ter men. At last of steering his moont wide to the far side of the O'Hara was soon in frent again, and led all the had taken place in Ireland, where the rents had
The certificates of the other offioors and hero- it was placed in a basket and carried off trium cores but Joker was also taken across that way round to the Straight. Quix gradually drewbern suitably reduced. Autonomy, be mid, not side, and shut out the favourite as he was oon-thronrh the field, and in the straight he oaught repression, Le the only remedy the present
with returned phantly to the barracks for Tem ay Atkins's "
The Court sammonds the behaviour of the inspection. The snake was caught that morning up on that side, Hatohings had to take his Pat O'Bara, whom he boat fairly easily, and won crisis of Irish affairs.
Sir Charles Warrea has forbidden a torch- poay out behind Joker, but his obanos was gone by a longth. Royal Flush was a good third, with inglutbejzagle near the Tanglin Crow Roads
Wynberg and Play Pidgin close up. Time, light precession which was announced by the Bo-Chief Mata and the Engineers in electing to re- 2min. 18 sees.
cialists to take place in the West end of London main with the more helpless members of the crew, Somalistic riots. tonight, that being the anniversary of the although passing the means of leaving them.
The Agents (Moore, Jardine Matheson & Co.) inform us that the Glen Line steamer Gleniyon, from Londen, left Bingapore yesterday for this
port.
The British troopship Himalaya arrived here yesterday from Port Hamilton, which port she left on the 20th inst., bringing off 6 offccra and 92 men of the Royal Marines who were stationed
there.
Sir Biotard Ronnie, the Chief Justice of B.M. Supreme Court for Chine and Japan, is expected to arrive in Hongkong in a few days, and from hoes will proceed on a tour of the southern perte en ofisial business in connection with the Provincial courts.
Dr. Townsend, Burgeon of the O:8: 8. Co.'s steamer Achilles, died suddenly on board that reased on Wednesday evening while on the voy ago from Shanghal to this port. The flags of United States.
Messrs. Butterfield and Swire's vessels ia har Japanese.
hour worn half-masted yesterday in consequence. STING-Oosts of the Consting Steamers of Dr. Townsend was formerly in the Army Medi- P.L.O.S.N. Co. China & Manila S. 8. Cc.onl Service and possessed a medal. The cause Messag. Maritimes. Siemesen & Co.
of death, we beljovo, was heart disease. Japan M. S. 9. Co. Indo-China S. N. Co. Douglas. Co. China Mer. 9. N. Co.
Freach. German: Chiness Northern.
II. C. &.M. 8. B. Co. Scottish Oriental 8. B. Co. Misoollansons Coast
Starmart
The Dand of the Northamptonshire Regiment will play at the Cfloors' Moss, Murray Barracks, this evening, the 25th instant, commencing at 7.30 o'clook. The following is the programme: The LIST OF RESIDENTS now contains March......"Hand in Hand".. the zares of
The MAP and PLANE have been mostly re-engraved in a superior style and brought up to date. They now consist of
FLAGS OF MERCANTILE HOUSES IF CHINA. CODE OF SIGNALS IN UBR AT VICTORIA PEAK. MAP OF THE FAR EAST.
Among the other contouts of the hook aro- As Anglo-Chinese Calendar, Mean of Barems
ter and Thermometer, Rainfall, &c.
whom we
....
weight for inches; Frerions winners at this The FLYAWAY STAKE, for all Chias ponies, meeting, 7lbs. ortrs; subaeiption Grifhas of this season, 1886-7, allowed 71bw.; entranos, $5. with $100 added: second pony to receive $50. Three-quarters-of-a-mile.
1
2
nasty coming out wood and Hoogly third. Cheapside took third plans soar the rock, but the old monk held a clear lead of a length to the vil Lugo. There Honesty began to come up on him and cought him in the stnight, beating him after a capital race by a length. Hoogly inst hent Cheapside for third place, Time, In. 36eron.
mile.
To its issue of the 13th alt. Kahlow's Trutthes, and the latter won by a isagth. Time, 2min. 11. Red Coat came up the straight Review, obronicling the visit of the Prince Ko- with a rattle, and finished a good third. zaten to Berlin, says: It is now 25 years since
ere and Erohanga Brokers of Hongkong: for the Count Frits Euleuburg brought over from The EXCHANGE PLATE, presented by the Bank. Japan to Berlin the first ambasador to raprasant
China ponies; weight for laches; sutrance. Smith, that Empire in a European country, and old in-
810; sed pony to receive half of the en Linole Bergo".. Overture
Adam, habitante will no doubt remember the wild cum-
trance money. Two milea THIETSEN THOUSAND AND FIVE HUNDRED Quadrile. «A Renting Soone "............---
"Is Gitana"....... Vess reser
... Bossload.motion caused by the appearanos in the streets of "Le Bijou
Kottang. this son of the East, on his way from the-railway Mr. John Peel's Mistletos, 11rs. 41ba
Mr. John Peel's Honesty, 11at 61ba. FOREIGNERS
Belection ...
Mr. Hough) 1 Bucalossi station to the Hotel Brandenburg. What a woo-
(Mr. Reynell) arranged under an Alphabet in the striotost Belection... "Lombard
For droga okanpe there 25 years have wrought! The Mr. Buxey's Rolloker, 11st. 1lb (Mr. Pond) 2 Mr. John Peel's Merry Monk, 11st. 41, ... order, the initials as well as the surnaTD.ES
(Mr. Baker) The bulk of the property stolen from Mr. Japanese have worked toegalven early on a level Mr. Sassoon's Victorians, 11st. lib................................... being alphabetical.
Mr. Hutshing' Kr. Sassoon's Hoogly, 10st. 12lbs. Kuha's premises in the recent burglary has been with the most civilised European countries, and
Mistletoo's performance of the previous day
Cr. Hutchings) recovered, and it is expected that the remaiador who thinks now of looking aftor a native of Japan
Ano ke passes along the street! To what an ex-rendered him a hot favourite. The race only Mr. Huxey's Cheapside 10st 131ts. Mr. Nickels will be in the hands of the Police to-day.
All the Mr. W. Sykes's Sqaireen, 1088, 9lbs....... nubar of armsts have also been made. The tent the development of civilization and modern began virtually in the last half round.
(Mr. W. Crawford) 0 property had been taken to a gotown. The go-Feropean onstoma bars affected the once "hearest of the way the favourite and Victoriosus
Merry Monk's impetuosity caused some trou- doza.keeper sud his wife are charged with rothen" Japanese, was perhaps never brought into ran abreast, with Rollicker hanging rather over eiving stolen goods, and Mr. Hanerianth's so much prominence as last. Thursday, when the a length bobint. At the slope to the Rook on bis at the start, and when the ponies were got MAF OF THE ISLAND OF HONGKONG.
oook and his two brothers, who are related to Prince and Prinoras Akihito Komatsu wero by the last round Mistletoe began to leave Via-away he dashed off, as usual, with the lead. Ho special invitation prossuted to the Emperor sad turious behind, and was a longth ahead at the PLAN OF THE CITY OF VICTORIA.
the woman, are charged with the burglary.
Empress of Germany, etthe Imperial Palace. The rook. Rellioker began to close on Viatoriosus PLAN OF MOPSTAIN DISTRICT, VICTORIA.
The British steamer Killarney, which arrived | sight we beliers was one to be remembered. The just before reaching the village, and was on PLAN OF FOREIGN CONCESSIONS, SKANGĦAT.
Lore yesterday from Bangkok, met with vary Prites wore a Japanese military uniform, and had lost terms with him on entering the straigst. PLAN OF YOKOHAMA.
baisterous weather after passing Cambodia Point. decorated himself with the order of the "Golden The two had a hot fight down, and both chased PLAN OF MANILA.
She left Kohsichang on the 16th instant, at 5 Flower." The Emperor had donned the uniform of the favourite hard. Vistorians was beaten PLAN OF SAIGON, PLAN OF TOWN AND ENVIRONS OF SINGAPORE..., with ane weather and moderate N.E. wind the 1st Guards, and wore the samas decoration the rather over half way down the atraight, and till passing Cambodia Point, when the wind in- Golden Flower asthe Japanese Princo. The Prin-Rollicker drow ng close to the Evourite, hat the PLAN OF GEORGE TOWN, PEYANG.
creased to a strong N.E. galo soonanied with sens, who was dressed in European ecstazure, was later came away again when Mr. Hough shook high seas, which washed the decks fore and aft, simultaneously readived by the superable Em. him up, and won by a length. The time, 4. damaging the water-closet, ook's honga, &o. press. à distinguished company had been in- 32, was two seconds ro than Mistletoo's The wind and ses continued high till she camsvited to meat the Imperial strangers and two mile time the previous day. to lat 17.30 when the weather moderated, and their site, smong
The GERMAN CUP, presented by Members of from thence to port she experienced moderate Count Hatsfoldt (the Garman Loudon Am-
the German Club; for subscription Griffus of bassador) Count on Molike, &e, Ae, and light wind with thick kase.
this season, 1886-7 only; weight for inches is very pleasant day was spent. Conversation The Straits Times regrets to bare to record was conducted in English, the visitors being
entrance, 810; second pouy to recivo 75 por cent, third peay 25 per cent. of entrance the death, on 14th inst. of Captain Thomas Todd. acquainted with last language. They any
gry, Onlin.and-p`quozbor=" Ocernment rusioner, and was of leo ultation is the sincerest form of Battery". Thaman's Wagga Wagga, 11st. 11b...... master mariners in the fast, he being abore 65 years of age. Captain Todd joined the Straits the Japanese havo imitated cur customs in at
certainly we Germans ought to feel flattered, for
(Mr. Hough) Government sorrico somewhers in 1850 as light
(2 Poud) house keeper, as the last appointment he held variety of ways: their curl was remodeled on the Mr. R. Fesser-Smith's Dance Gray, 11st. before retiring on a well red pansion was ties our title of Graf, besides adopting several Mr. Uumphreys' Vanity, liet libs.
(Mr. R. Crawford that of Acting Deputy Mastar Attendant, an
of our wilitary titular names. appointment which he filled with mach ability
Mr. Sassoon's Busted Flush, lat. llb.....
(Mr. Hutongs) jon acecant of his long nautical experiencs. Cap. tain Todd was a very unostentations man, add
Mr. Felisa's Howo Pontiant. 10st. 12lbs..
Mr. Baker) bis narrativos of his eas experience in overy part
Mr. Sidney's Not Mucb, 10st, 12lbs............ of the world were always interacting and amus
(Mr. Machida) o ing to his friends. By his death the Straits
Duncan Gray and Wagga Wagga wore tho Government has lost an old and faithful servant
ruest fancied of the crowd. After one false start and his numerous soqaintences « staanah and leal friend.
the pozics were get off capitally, Vauity quickly rashing to the front, asted Flash, Dracau Gray, and Wagga Wagge keeping abreast behind, and in this onder they came past the stand, Vanity about a langth and half ahead. Turning out of the straight Busted Flush fell aloend gradually upon Vanity, which halt the bahind and became whippor in. The other ponies
lead to the half mile post, where Duncan Gray and Wagga Wagga passed him, the latter going up the slope to the rock abead.. All three were here rid hard, and they same alean away from the rest of the Gald: Wagga Wagga kept the lead to the village, where Dan- can Gray closed with him. The pair made a tremendous strargle all the way down tho The corvettes Cordelia and Calliope bave straight, with Vanity close at their heals. saileil for Chins.
Wagga Wagga had the foot of Danean Gray sil the way, however, and though the latter was
A fall Chronology of romarkable events since the advant of foreigners to China and Japan, A description of Chinese Festivals, Fasta, &c.,
with the day on which they fall. Comparative Tables of Money, Weights, &a. Naw Scale of Hongkong Stamp Duties. The Hongkong Postal Guido for 1897. Arrivals and Departures of Mails and Parcel
Post at sud from London and Hongkong.
Scales of Commissions and Charges adopted by the Chambers of Conures of Hongkong Shanghai. Amoy and Nowchwang. Tongtong Chair, Jiariokaha, and Boat Hire. The APPENDIX consists of
FOUR HUNDRED PACKS of closely printed matter, to which reference is aunatantly require by residents and those having commercial or political relations with the Countries embrace within the scope of the CARONICLE and DIRECTORY,
The Contents of the Appendix are los numer. ous to recapitulate in an Advertisement, dat include-
* TREATIES WITH CHIN
Great Britain, Nanking, 1842
Tientsin, 1558
45-France, Tientsin, 1858
Convention, 1580
Tientsin, 1885
Treaty of Comucros, 1886. United States, Tontslu, 1858
Additional, 1869
נ
Prussian aystem, and they added to their digai-
REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
SUPPLIED TO THE "DAILY PRESE
LONDON, 22nd February. THE NEW GOVERNMENT PROCEDURE BILL.
The dispute between the French and Chinone
M. WH. Smith has introduced his Procedure Delimitation Commissioners with referere to B in the House of Commons. During the Cape Paklung is still unsettled. The Frenob have placed Mongkai in a state of defante, and debate upon it Mr. Gladstone deprecated any
it is now in a position to withstand not caly a introduction of party spisit into the discussion
inslequate.
THE GERMAN ELECTIONS, The sleations to the German Parliament have resulted favourably for the Government. RELIEF VESSELS FOR THE BRITISH
Chafoo with Additional Article andders assault bota prolonged slegs. The but thought that the proposals ware wholly and all others not abrogated.
troops are supported by a number of men-of-war, and the correspondant of the Courrier d'Hai phong says the Chinese mandarins will pause before they take any hostis stopa, as Admiral Biennior fold them a short time ago that if any thing happened to a member of the Commis sion he would bombard a hundred leagues of the Chinese coset. The Viceroy of Canton is credited by the correspondent with having in- structed the Chinese Commissioners to lay claim to the disprted territory, which, it is said, is un- doubtedly Anmunite.
Posing, 1880
German, Tientsia, 1801
H
Peking, 1880
Russia, Japan, Spain, Bracil, and Porn. TREATIES WITH JAPAN-
Kotherlands Coros
Great Britain
United States
TREATIES WITH CUMEA
TEEATLES WITH SIAM
THEATTES WITH ANNAM
TREATIES WITH CAMBODIA CUBTOME TABIFFS
Chinese Japanese LEGAL
Sizmasa Corvas
SQUADRON IN CHINA.
HONGKONG RACES, 1887.
Hongkong. 24th February, 1887.
LATE TELEGRAMS.
The following telegrams are taken from the Saylon Observer:—
LONDON, 8th February,
THE P. & O. 5. N. CO'S STEAMER "COROMANDEL."
The Court condemns the conduct of its Maa- tor, after the disaster, in leaving his ores, when the alreamstances imperatively demanded his standing by them; and had loss of life ramalted, the consequenose to him would have been most serious.
Haring regard to all the circumstanses, sud after carefully weighing the ovidence, the Court finde-That William Hutton is alone to blatos
H. A. TrorSDN,
Prosident of the Court.
JNO. BLAXE,
Meater Maritor,
KENDY AVILE,
Kavigating Lieut..
ASEBBBOCA.
The following complate description of the Coromandel is furnished by the Greenock THE STRAITS FIRE INSURANCE CO. Telegraph -
According to the now principle she has invert- ed direct-acting compound triple expansion on- gies, thres aro three cylindere and three doublo endod boilers, with a working pressure of 1d 1b. steam and 3,200 indiante borse-power. The cylinders are respectively 36 in. 36 in. and 89 in. with a 5 ft. 6 ia. stroke. The number of farmaces is 25; the condensing surface is 7,000 square feet; and the first-grade surface 323 square feat. The principal dimensions of the Coromandel are:-Langth, 400 feet; breath, 45 feet: depth, 31.9. Ter displacement on a draft of 25 feet is 8,800, and the series 4200 tons deadweight. The gross regiater is over 4,487 tors, and the nett register over 3,640 tons. The
LIMITED.
The frat ordinary general meeting of the Straits Fire Insuranos Co., Limited, was hold ju the Company's Officos, Singapore, on the 16th inst, ander the presidency of Mr. Th. Sakst,
The following is the
REPORT.
Te the shareholders of the Straits Fire Insurance Company, Limited, GENTLEMEN,-Your directora bog to place before, on the saxed statemeat of accounts to the 31st December, 1884.
Business was opened or the 1st October last, but it was thought best to sonhaa operations within vary moderate imits until the paid up capital was, in grout art, sotusly in head. The 30400 hores are allotted to a point, and as this date but $3,370 rendis to be nollentil out of the $400,000 called
The zot premium earnings from the Fat October fu the 3 la: Desember amount ta lesa rotura uni rosu- saramos promiomst $11,502.98, whilai interest earned aggregates $1,983.81.
Happily the company has, o far, harm inwived" in a casualty whatever.
The balance carried forward on working mount is 137.718.40
Your directora propons that the first "yes" of the company's boxinge shaŭ embrace the period from the let October, 1984, to the Sle: December, 1997.
AUDITORS.
The WALTER FLATE, for all ponies; weight vasol has most luxurionacosodation for 111 12st., previous winners at this meeting, 7ibe.first-clas and 44 second-class passangers, and a extra; satrance, $5, with $100 udded. One fitted up in evan a more palatial style than her predecessors There aro 195.000 cubic feet of (Mr. Pout) 1 clear cargo space, exclusive of large mail and Mr. Paxey's Fan 128.199. Mr. John Peele Battercup,
baggage rooms, and there are the most recent (Mr. Hough) 2 appliances for fasilitating the easy loading Mr. Sassoon's Gladiator, 12st
and discharging of cargo. The Coromandei con (Mr. Hatchings). Sarily be converted into a Government trans port, her lower deck being spep'ally itted up Mr. W. Brkes'a Home Bulor. 1st
for troops. The steamer has ben built entirely of (Mr. Coxon) @
wild steel, all of which has boon carefully tested, Fan was favourite. A good start was soon
so that ite great strength might be known and effected, and the favourite at ones cut out the its quality ananred. She is divided into sight running, Home Raler lying second and Butter-water-tight compartments. All the water tight cap third. Fun standily increased bin lend all doors are worked from the air duck, that being 3 Home Raler into sound piso. and began to been built with a straight stem. elliptic stars, and round to the rock, where Battercup get past a good bright above the water line. The vessel has draw upon the leader, getting within a length three decks, with full poop and topgallant forecas of him at the turn into the straight, while
the, houses on poop forcompanion, captain'saabin, The CHATEMAN said that before putting the Gladiator here passed Home Ruler. Han held smoking room, galleys, kc, rigged as a thras first resolution, he would make few remarksapon bis load safely, however, and won in a encanton masted solaban. The pooy, wain, and lower the accounts which were before the abarstolders. canter; had third. Time. 2min. 12seos.
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brought up with a magnificent rush at the end be got past the post first. The judge's decision There was a fair sikandanou at the Theatre
Was half a length, but we should not baru Royal last night for the benefit of Miss Loun
thought the difference was so much. Vanity was Salinger, ut Salinger's Opera Bouffe Company.
ABOUND DAY, 24th Fabrosty, The opera was the aver popular "La Alle da
not a full length behind, in third p'ase. The rost | Madame Angot," in which the beneficiaire took! Terday the holiday members of the coin were all tailed of. Time, 2m 18iseer.
the part of Cinerette, and Miss Tilly Saroney manity were favoured with another delightful The PROFESSIONAL CUP, presented; for all that of Mille. Tange. In the dust "Oh! happy day for the Esces. After another dubious, sort -China ponies; weight for inches; winners of days of childhood" Miss Salinger's voice of night the day broke bright and mulling, and
une race at this meeting. 7lbs, extra; of two races, 101ba extra; and of three races, 15lbs. Orters in Council for Government of II.B.M.hard to great advantage, Miss Barney singing
zaonuda. An Score was loudly demanded and though the sun shone on the festive scene for
extra provions non starters to carry 1st.; Subjects in China and Japan, 1885, 1977, was complied with. Mr. H. Salinger made half the day, a cool breeze tempered the ardour ontrance, $10; second pony to receive 50 par. 1878, 1881, 1884, 1888.
a sery Amusing Tresita and Mr. Fawcett of ita rage. There was again a large attend. sent of satranes money; third pony 25 per Rules of H.R.M. Supreme and other Courts acted and sang well an Anga Pitos. Then, and II. B. the Asting Governor, with Mrs.
dant, One-mile-and-s-quartar. part of Pomponget was taken by Mr. G. C. Wi-
The Mr. John Peel's Bandsman, 11st. 11Tha...... BOB, whose singing is always pleasant to hear Marsh, were amongst those proment.
(Mr. Baynell) 1 though bis voice is not a powerful one. The sport was good, the ponies carrying the popular My Ten Brasek's Ficesdilly. Ilst. 11b......... other characters were well represented, and with favour being mostly successful, and on the
(Mr. Hutobinga) 2 the exception of a little weakness in the oboruses whole the Dalds ruled better than on the first Mr. Bussy's For, List. 7lbs. (Mr. Nickola). in the frat at the performance was anocessful
in China and Japan
Tables of Consular Feos
Cole of Civil Proceduro, Hongkong
Table of Hongkong Court Fees
Admiralty Kales
Foreign Jurisdiction Act
Regulations for the Consular Courts of United
States in China
Rules of Ceart of Consula at Shanghai
Sien
New Rules of Legislative Council
HONGKONG
Charter of the Colony
Port Regulations
5.
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throughout. To-night the Company will give day. While mentioning all these favourabls Mr. Baxoy's Cacapside 16st 12lbs. (Mr. Pond)0|
Rademan started a strong favourite. The their farewell performance, when the programme circumstances wo agrot to have to record also will consist of the comfo operas the Hose of one unfortunate mishap, which has placed a poules readily went off to a splendid start, Fun Chiness Passenger Aot
Auvergne" and "Up the river" with a musl-young rider on a bed of suffering, Mr. May, in reached, and he came down with a clear length's outting out the running after the straight was TRADE RECTLATIONN
eal Interlude.
riding Vexation for the Farewell Cup, was lesd, with Baadsman and Ficastilly shrest be. Chins Гарад
Customs Seizure, China We have to acknowledge receipt of the Fabrn-driven by the rack upon the rails at the farm bind, Cheapside whipping in. Going round the Customs and Harbour Regulations for the ditary number of the Chinese Recorder and into the straight, and his log was broken bottom of the course Fan insreased his lead to twe
ferent ports of China, Philippines, Biam, ko. sinary Journal. The frat paper is on "Mis
He would not stop his pony, the slope to the rook the three drew upon Fun, length, and the other threadlosed together. At Pilotage Regulations
sion progresa a step in civilization" by the Right against thera. Rev. Bishop Bardon, being an address delivered which earried him round the conse again and before the rock was reached Bandeman at Fosshow on St. Andrew's Evo, the day mafoo Sually stopping him with difficulty, Mr. collared him, and speadily got in front, while pointed for intercession for missions. Speaking May had the additions), mísfortane to BA-Piccadilly took third place, and entering the of the higher ides of morality insisted upon by tam a fall freis the beast. However, for a straight got past Fau. Hutchings tried hard to Dativa Christians, the Bishop says:—" Every 008
catch the blue and silver orack. but after getting who knows anything of the language and life of that any pesident had occurred until the Police within a length the latter shook him off, and Orders may be sent to Laily Prens Ofoe, where the Chinese knows how much they are ass brought in an smbalsase to convey him home. haring, second place seonro, be eased up his The most sucosesful stable was Mr. Johu horse Bandeman thus won in a cantar, and Fun it in published, or to the following Agents-peuple, from the highest to the lowest, addicted
ne frequently rises to governable passion days; Mistleton won the long distance race again The PARKER CUP, presented by the Parsee Como- nnivarai 'squvere immorality, angor which Fool's, which has done remarkably well both made por third Tirea Swiz. 45sees
mmity, for Chins ponies, being bona fide in which language of the most fearfully fl. (Exchange Flate). Bandeiras the Professional
Griffus at data of antry; weight for inches thy description pours forth from their mouthi
-winners of one rece at this meeting, 7lbs vi tre; of two races, 12be extra; subscription with a zapidity and inventivenous truly appall Cup. Got Away the Parsee Cup, and Honesty ing. The latter vise may be found obiady among the Flyaway Stakes total of four first places.
Griffins of this season non-winners, allowed, the lowest classes, but I do not se ppose that Mr. Bazey's ponies stand next with three wins
7lbs.; entrance, 35. Seven furlongs, elase in China is free from it. As Joker with the Scarry Stakes, Quis the Fare- Mr. John Peel's Gone Away 11st. Ub......... the Chinese no knowledge of God well Cup, and Fun the Wolter Plate. The
MACAO..
.Mr. F. A. ds Graz.
Messrs. Quelck & Co.
Messrs. C. Gerard & Co. Messrs. C. Gerard & Co.
SWAIOW AMOT TORMOSA
NINPO
Mers Kelly & Walsh, S'ghat. SHANGHAT Hall & Holty Co-operative Co. SHANGHAI....Messrs. Kelly & Walsh. NORTHERN) Hall & Holts Co-operative Co. BITER Ports and Kelly & Walsh, Bhangbai, N40ARARK... Messrs. The C. &J. Trading Co. Hioso, OKAZA., Mestra. F. Walsh & Co. YOKOHAMA .....Mesure. Kelly & Walett. MANILA.........Mesare. Diaz Purina & Co.
Foocnow........Messrs Hodya & Co.
SAIGON
to the vises of lying, purloining (embodied in the
any
hava
(Mr. Reynell) 1 as their maker and raler and are not a religions on Ton Broeck confederacy were not in Mr. Buxy's Merry Andrew, 11st Uh........ race their oaths take the form not of klasphemy,
(Mr. Nickels)
but of Bith. This very accurately hits off a great luck, baring only one win-Councillor with Mr. Bury's Gay Lad, 1st. lb. Me. Feud) painful feature in Chinese life. If missionary the Visitors' Cup, hardly what has been expected Mr. Sassion's Superstition, 11st 11. ......Messrs. Schreader Frères and enterprise induces greater cleanliness of lan from Mr. Sassoon's stud of orachu. Hoogly,
Gardes
rusge this would not be one of the least of
Mr. Hutchings)
The following is the programme for to-day, The BыOKERS' CUT, presented; a forced entry of $5 anch for all catered subscription Griffos of this season, 1896-7; 70 per sent, of the ea trange money to go to the second, und 30 por cont. to the third pony; waight for inches; previous winnera. Zibe extra; penalties ac comulativo. Qua mile
In axordnaco with orticia 142, rene diesators ap. pointed Maren. James Lya!! and Alexander hilo. These gentlemen to retire, but offer themselves for re-election.
JONN ANDERSON (Chairman) 2
Directors. 'I'I. SORAT Singapore, 8th February, 1837.
ducks are of steel from stem to stern, sheathed They covered only the early period of the Com. with teak three inches thic, while the top dock pany's working existanes, and results hul naty. has the cual stringere and longitudinal tias furilly baon small sad aotansatisfactory, and he sheathed with pitch pins The beams of all the hoped with some confidance that snocen would. deeks are of great strength, being of the batter-attend the Office's operations in the future simi- fly section, and present to the eye very neat lur to that which had been mot with by the appearance es compared with the plates and an-Marins Company. With regard to the itera Charges, ho 'gles commonly used. The first-clays passenger of $2.837.16 for Formation accommodation on the main deck extends almost thought that such zaight be considered very
The CHALLexas Cor, valus 100 guineas; for ing been given to ventilation. They are com com ay. The item of $1,351.20 apparing
the entire length of the ship. The staterooms are moderate, in view of the dzy obarges and other commotions Apartments, every possible care hay-axpenses Inoidental to the starting of a public Chins ponies; to be won two years sensen-piste in every respect, including Crosbie's patent due for interest to the 31st December might sall tively by a pony or poriss the hand side pro-bedsteads, whatonte, chests of drawers, mirrors, for some explanation. Interest on mortgages perty of the sume owner; weight for inches: toilet raske, and every other requisite to make we paid every thras months, and this amount Butrance (forced) $5 first pony to receive 70 the rooms comfortable for the travelling publio represented interest to the end of the year, but per vent.; second, 20 per cent.; and third, The plumber arrangements have been executed not actually day for payment. With regard to the 10 per cent of entrance money. One-mile by Maura. Wallace & Connell Glasgow, in their charge of $1,200 for directors feas, recent letters and three-quarters.
ural irst-clasa atyle, and are by no means in the local daily paper soomed to posessitato Those letters The LADIES' PURSE, for all Chias ponies, to be out of their sight when risitors go aboard, a fow remarks upon the item.
bandicapped by the stewards; eatro, 25. for ono of the rights is a splendid bath, appeared to hare baon written under a mie Seven furlongs.
their patent combining spray, warm shower, apprehension, as they hapied that the Directors and donchs. The first-class baths have those; had dous but little work. Such, he would as- and are made of marble, The saloon, which sure the meeting, was by no means the 189. Be is situated immediately abaft the engine-fore the Company started business the labour room extends partly across the ship for a distance connected with its formation had been exceed- of 21 foot, and abait of that the state-rooms are fagly heavy, and although for a short time after on anoh side, the total length of the saloon being the 1st October, Board meetings of the tw about 130 fast. The saloon is fitted up is a Companies had been held on the same day, it anperb and easily style, to a design of Messrs. was soon found that sittings of three hours were Wallace and Flockhart, London. The panels frequently not sufficient to complete the basi The BEECHOKO CUP, proasted; for China and pilesters are all finely carved and have ness in hand, and it was datamined to hold ponies second pony to receive $50; weight apparently ban carved with delicate tools by the two Companies' Directors' meetings on
It was far from the Di for inches; entraro, 810. From the Blank skilful workmen. The doors, arbitrares, side. different days. Book twice round and in.
boards and chairs are all designed in fine style, rectors' intention to be in any way grasping sa The GA22tson CUP, presented by the offers er in italicste carvings and softly-shaded mould-heet included in the accounts in accordance with executed in the finest wainscot ask. They are to their fees. They had in the present instance
The NAVY Cur, presented by officers of H. Ma feet; for all Chins ponies; weight for inches; previous winners at this meeting of ons ran Sibs, extra; of two races, 71ba extra; and o. three or more races, 10lbs. extra; non-starter. at this meeting soluded; entrance, $10, ne cond pory to receive half of the entranca money One mila,
The CONSOLATION STAKES, for ali teaten China
poules at this meeting; weight for inches Balance, 85, vich 8100 added; second pony to receive $50.. Once round.
of the Garrisca; for ill bond file Grifini A
inga. At the fore end of the saloon there is a mus-the provisions of the Article of Association, but date of entry, weight for inches; previous size deep-toned marble chianty piece, of noble the Chairman distinctly assured the meeting winners at this meeting, 71ba extra; penalties and impressive design, sarmonated by a highly-that this snm of $1.200 would be refunded should accumulative; anuance, $10 subscription carved wainscot mantel, with mirrors and oras-the result of the Company's business at the end Grifins of this season, 1888-7. allowed 7lb tally-carved pillars, the whole nolong of the warrent year not sooza to warcoat its re- From two-mile post abos round and in.
grate of elaborate metal work, with a hearth of tention. The Report and Accounts had been in decorative tiles, and with marble fender and po- the hands of the shareholders for some days, and read, Before pro- Bished fire brasses. Two dianer waggons are ho would therefore take them situated at the after end of the saloon for hold-posing that they should be passed, he would bo ing the many dainties which will adorn the table.happy to answer any questions shareholders The CEIMPION STALES, & forced entry for all the panelling of the salon, of wainscot oak
The tables and reclining chairs are the samo as might pak
Mr. SMITH wished to know if the Articles Chins ponies, winnerant this meating; optional The general design of the saloon has been car might be assumed to be legally in order, they to beaten ponies; weight for inches; entre ried out in a thoroughly artistic manner. The not having been passed by Shareholder 890 winners of two raone, ; of three or paneling and decorations are well contrasted, Tho CHAIRMAN replied that the Company's more races, 350, with 8100 added. One-mile-nd are harmonious and effective. There is a legal adviser had stated that they were perfectly and-a-balt.
large deck-honse abore the mioon which forms binding and in order.
No further question being asked the CHAIR- The NIL DESPERADUH STAKEY, for all beaten part of the dining saloon, and which gives a height
subscription Griftas of this season, 1886-7. of 17 feet clear. The salon is antored by the WAN proposed That the Eeport to the 31st entrance. 85, with $100 added for tho Brat grand staircase from the upper deck. The com December, 1886, be adopted and that the o pouy, and $50 for the second pony; woight for panion-way is fitted up in a gostly style, the counts, es published, be passed inches. Half-a-mile.
panels of which are all fitted together in small This was moonded by Mr. McKay and pieces (parquette pattem), the rails of which are passed with ono dissentiunt.
of aluminium brouze. Immediately formed of Some other formal business was transacted. The late Baron de Joext, who thought nothing, the saloon is the pantry, all mahogany fittings, in and a role of thanks to the directors having been it seems, el urdering his coachman to take him elading racke for tumblers, pistes, glasses, de, two passod, the meeting separated - Condested from for a drive at night during a blinding snowstorm, hot closets by Hedsdale of London, and a bain. Straits Times. and who need to have a new attendant once a mairis and boiler. Immedinta ysbreast of the pan-
The Cear, according to the Cologne Glasetle, fortnight, has bequeathed all his property, try is the first-class bar, all fitted up in a superb amonating to 2100,000, to the Paris Society for Canner. Forward of the pantry, on each side of Proventing Cruelty to Animals. Possibly this the ship, to the break of the poop, are drstrenently invited the German Military Attaché, was his way of making amenda for his treatment class state-room, enginoon" and offcors, bath, Colonel Willaume, to dinner, whan his Majesty, of the human animal, who ought to be able to W.C.%, &c. At the fore-end of the poop is the sailingly asked him, "How are you after being call upon the Bocisty for some solatium post office. Tight forward on the main deck shot dead by ma!”
On the fat of January of this year the copy- Those who are interested in dress reform will are busted the crow's space, Insours native
of this object have been fored in Sweden, in hammocks, Right and left of the stairs which Madams Clara Seismano, ia about to avail or be glad to bear that moieties for the advance galley, wash-house, W.C., &o. The crew sleep right of Schaman's works expired. His widow, Norway, Denmark, and Friedland. They in-load to the lower deck are spacious store.rooms, self of this opportunity of bringing est a com- tend to work on the sams lines as the English including earring row, best rooms, wine cellar, plote edition of l her husband's worke
Another now shell, which is called the Mitrail- Rational Drees Society, and as far as possible into., all of the most approved construction, for its benefits. The next satiola is entitled the supposed crack spriuter of this stable, mate Mr. Jay's Legislator, Ilst. 116.................
(Mr R. Crawford) conncation with it. The formation of these the safe and convenient stowage of the ship's lease, after the calebrated field-piece of that Floods." It is by Mr. Beginald Radcliffe, a first appearance yesterday, and very much dis
societies in significant, as showing the wider re-supplies. The provision stores are immense name, basbeen invented by a mechanical engineer, and consists of a serios of texts strung appointed his fanciers, Enishing a poor third to Mr. Burey's High Jinks, 11at. 2lbs
(Mr. Baker) cognition of the fact that women'e drees in its rooma en each side of the ship, se arranged that nored Thimon, who has sorred in the artillary together without any very poweptible coa Honesty and Merry Monk. Honesty is still bearing
High Jinks rode four pounds overweight present form is unsuited to the daily life and nearly everything is before the steward in This terrible engine in productive of four differ nection. The Rev. W. Campbell, F.R.G.8.
work of women in the present day.
charge Mail and baggage rooms are also situat-out results. It shatters the object at which it contributos "A few notes of the Pescadores" at the fulfilment of his early promises. The other Gone Away was the popular favourite.
At the first attempt the ponies want off to s Mr. Inne Cao, a rich shoemaker of Philadel-ed on this deck, Racks are coseniently arrang is aimed, and continuing its coarse, sends twelve which a great deal of very interesting, informawianing owner was Mr. Taman, whose Wagga tion is given. "A Chinees view of Korea" is a Waggs just best Dunean Gray after the bast capital start, Merry Andrew at ones sulting out phia, who left his property to public charities,ed to receive all travelling requisites, so that the bulleta forward and the same number backwards, MELBOURITE... Mesa Norton, Hargrave & Co. translation by Mr. E. H. Parker from a Chiness struggls of the day. The owner of the latter the running, Gone Away lying soond. Gey Lad opened his first shop opposite to the boiling staterooms shall be kept alsar of luggage, and finally exploding and discharging 144 ballets.
Be carefal, Ooooks, of the nature and amount author. “Smoke” is the title of a strong
however, one out with a rush and took the lead where he bad bou a servant, and put up a sign (at the after end of the ship on the poop dook is BRISBANE...... Mesara Gordon & Gotch. LONDON. „Mr. F. Algar, Clement's Lane philippis against the fragrant weed by the Rev. pony, however, did not appear to endorse the before the turn into the far side was made. He which read "I. Came from over the way." situated a laxarious smoking room, with of the washing rods with which you selben peas. agricultural LONDON..
Messrs. Stresi & Co, 30 Cornhill. J. E. Walker, who says it is a fact that tobason Judge's verdist for this racs, and idly protest held the lead with Gone Away and Merry An (Somewhat like this was the sign of a tavern- teak skylight overhead. Batteen extend right Nearly 100 people at Carlisle, who had been LONDON. Messrs. Bates, Hendy & Co. is a polmon, and that ho fade good aathority ed that his entry had won easily. Mistleton's drew hanging together ofoss bahind until the kosper, zamed Danger, nasr Cambridgs, who, round, with swing trays for glasses in conve- partaking of peas-padding LONDON Mr. W. M. Wills, 151, Cannen St, for aserting that about one smaker in one has oond win over the two mile optree shows him slope to the rook was reached, when the latter having been driven out of his house, tail nient positions within easy reach, and air dinner, have been offering more or less froze. SAN FRAN'00. Mr. L. P. Fisher, 21, Merchants heart disease in special form so characteristic to be a thoroughly reliable long distance pony, load up on Gay and was held Mors all over the way. The successor retorted by pat- covered with indim-rubber. The captain's room they are all recovering, but they have hould not eloned Lad, passed him going other opposite, and Inscribed it "Danger from marble topped card tables The desks are the effects of the sods used in this way. Happily, Erah.nge.
that it is called närvatism of the heart. The NEW YODA....Mr. A. Wind, 21, Park How, remainder of the number is taken up with corros-but there are evidently some very good stilo drew safely all the way down the straight, and ting up a new inscription," There is no danger on poop is situated forward of the first-class com- ing bad time of it, and the incident should not
beat him fairly easily by half a length, Gay Iad hare now."
pod malogany Attings, lacinding sofa be without its warnings for cooks generally. among others of the new posien. Paily Prese Oboe, Jaquary 1887.
† pondence, rariaws, etc.
ΠΑΝΟΙ .....ι Mr. F. Meinfroy. HAIPHONG...... Mr. G. Gavalle.
BANGKOK Messrs. Rackay & Co.
SINGAPORE.....Meears. Beyls & Oo.
PENANG.....
„Mezera. Maynard & Co.
COLOMBO........Mosers. A. M. & J. Ferguson. CALCUTTA Minera. Newman & Co. SYDNEY ......Mosers. Gordva & Gotch.
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