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HONGZÓNG, DECEmber 14to, 1888.
H. M. E. Wanderer, Commanilor G. A. Gut. ferd, RN. arrived at Singapore from Hong kong on the 5th instant.
The Austrian corvette Furons, Captain Emil von Wahlgemath, arrived at Bingapore on the 5th instant from Bangkok
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by Lockleet'a stew, and it is to the fact of the sadden palm on the water junt Betono yaling starter's gan fired that they can, peorigen cheer victory, and in some small manner to the stupide storing of the boats pulled by some of their otherwise dangerous opponents, Although there⠀⠀⠀ might have been some callusion, however, be- tween the Secretary of the Club and the clerk of the weather, zo one will grodge the Scotch me their victory, albeit patriotism should assert
SECOND DAY, Friday, 14th December, 1888. For Grae pulledby Earopean Non-Commissioned Offers and Men of any Regiment or Corps in Garrison, or by European Members of the Police Forve. The Boats to be approved by the Committeo, Winning Bost, Bao No. 3 First Day, mart change two of H. M.'s Crew. before it ma ha allowed to start; distanc one mile; entrance, $1; first prizo, 315; second, $5.
Cambridge, ...... Ubiqua. Gunner.
"Shamrock."--Thied. “
hind than ta blows craw,The Victoria's crew, Paying the mark boat, taking the course inside -* Station No. 4—Red and Black Sash, nothing daubed at being in the roar, reach Stonnentters' Island. At 2.18 p.m. Naomi alip Bow, G. L. Duncan
10st. diba.
gallantly to their work, and in response to a call ped into first place, tacking again at 2.2), and No. 2, G. Hi Potts
11. 11lbs. gaso 'n spurt, gripping the water in right good cleverly taking the weather gange. Wind fall No.5, W. Forell
12st. lbs.
earnest, the result being tint who hail the ing Light, Naomi lest the wind on the Kewloon Stroke, F. B. Shepherd 10st.: 016. DOORSO Wes povered, the Victoria and Lock were abure. Ariel, carrying a light or over on the
8 lbs, Cor, M. Froderická
level. Tho Shamrock's orew had in the mein Stonecutters side, slipped into first place, Kathleen time boen eticking pluckily to their work, but coming up astern. 8.30pm dead calm. At 4.13 Koriblue." Station No. 8.-White with Blue Sash
seeing the way the Victoria went away, they no Ariel, catching a light air from the northward, Bow, W. D. Braidwood
9st. Bila: doubt tels disheartened and gare apk Having setting ringtail off Custom Heuss, slipped No. 21. Melbye
tha. obtained the lead, the Vistoria's orer had the way for flag ship, the other two becalmed. At No. 3, J. S. Legge 11st. 01. rene entirely within their hands, and ultimately p.m. dead calm, and it being apparait that the Strake, A. Den 11st. 2lbs. it is hoped the mains will be laid by April next.itsolf in the broast of overy true Eng
passed the winning post aboxt two and a half race could not be finished in daylight, the roos Cox, J. Tighost b lengths in front.
was declared off by consent of all competitors, and lishroom to the extent of urging him to pray The Singapore Free Prear of the 30th Novem for a different result in the International to in surprise, the Leek securing the victory in
This race, es we predicted it would be, resalted SOLDIERS AND Sailors Ĝis Eave; distance, it was decided thist it should be run over agaia ona mile; entrance, $1; fizet priss, $15; menoad, to-day starting at 1 pm., large and small yachts hør says:- The Hydra, the latest addition to the.
85; time allowed for ours, 8 seconds per car. “
to start together. local Blue-funnel line, arrived from Dell this day. A marked fester of the day's pro an excellent manner, which stamped their streko
Door as a good and sermühle oarsman. His su Royal Artillery's Ubiezo 1 morning. She will be put on the run to Beng. ceedings and one that tended to liven up throughent the day, which was far ahead of kok. We bear that there are still two more the spectators, depressed by the weather, was that gained by any other stroke, was perhaps at
Royal Artillery's Guener
2 Voter Braunel's Admiral's Gig 3 Blue-funnels to come, ona for the Straits of Ma« the enthusiastic manner in which the par-much op socount of his head work as his physical For this arent there were firs other competi lanca trade and one to be put on the Western times of the various army and navy crown ohear strength. The start for the race was a fair one, bors; the only one of those that proved at all Australian sine, which trade is at prosent ea ed on their parties and greeted the winners. the Shamrock getting a slight advantage, while dangerous was the gig from the Fictor Emanual. tirely in the hands of the owners of the steamer The result of this was in one instance a pln. the Kornblume's erow was vory lato indeed is The thres beats were together at the half mile |
catching the water. The latter boat was hope distance and, at the three quarters, poaltions were Referring to the first cousion on which the shie win, as we do actimagine that the Ubiqun
Jasaly Loft Yefore half the distance, and very ennut much altered. Then the Ubique crept away Propontis pat back to Bingapors, the Fyes Press Falled in the second race on the programome sibly gave in. The Rose and Shamrock kept and when it was acertained that she was als of Wednesday, Gib instaat, says-The steamer by the Royal Artillery, would have been in the lovelfer some minutes, but the Look wee brought for a win all interest was contred in the Genner propontis, which left here on Monday afternoon finish at all had it not been for the booking up in with a good spirit, the Shamrock belog and the Victor Emsun'a beat, which was a rost for Hongkong, pat back to port this morning of their auppaziora at seritical time, which caused aght out with the newspinat. Nearing the boats same very sloss to the leader bat could not driven off at the time and leaving the Rose tooretting tussle for the mastery. Ultimately both It appears that a certain brand of Tapps.co.then to take heart again and eventually win the level of Hangham Docks the Leek shook her outch ber, and ske landed the avant safely, a which, asoording in orders received. from Hong- keng, was supplied to her here, was found to bo 80.
opponent off and forwanlad some length, only length from the Gunner which best the ces gig nafit for baraing, and the boiləm woró unabio
The following were the Officers connected to be caught again, however, near the flagship by about 2 feet. The winners were enthusiasti to get up foient steam with it to carry the with the Regatta-Patron: His Excelleasy owing to an idiotis piece of steering on the part wally cheered by a large crowd of friends, and stmer to Hongkong against the monsoon.
of hor conswain. Doer'a good mannsgement, how were pulled bodily aboard their lanach after the Sir G. William dos Voeux, KC... Vice-over, just saved a defest and he passed the well won victory. ⠀⠀ Beferring, to our remark, the continua. Patrons;-His Excellency Lieut-General Case-winning post a good length in advance of his "GERMAN CUP," presented by the German Cem- tion of Mr. Bechor's connection will the amm, CB, Cœumodore Marvell, RN., A.D.C. dangerous adversary,
mualby a forskelt-care; distanca, ora mile; Panjom Mining Company, the Singapore Free Stewarda-Colonel Anderson, Northamptonshire
antxauce, 810. Press says:-"It will be seen from our adves Regiment; Bon. J. Hell-Irving, Colonel Cros* tisament columns that Mr. H. M. Bacher has nlready established himself as a Consulting tor, RA, Hon. W. M. Deane, Mr. W. H. For- Mining Engineer in Singapore, with offices in bes, Mr. D. Gillies, Mr. T. Juokien, Hor. B. D'Almeida Street." After giving details of Layton, Capio May, R.N.; Mr. St. C. Michael- Me. Becher's staff, our contemporary proceede "It seems to us that this enterprise of Mr. 992, Commander Smythies, R.N.; Colonel Store Becher's is perhaps the most striking evilsur RE.; Hon. H. E. Wedeliouse, C.M.G.; Mr. E. that has you boom furnished as to the wealth of L. Woodin. Committee:-Mr. H. I. II. 'Tripp' the mineral resources of the Peninsula. It is a (Chan), Mr. A. Denison, Major Ellis, Mr. proof that a mining engineer of experience ho lieves that mining will so largely develop in the E. Frederichs, Mr. E. Grimble, Mr. F. Keah, immediate faturo as to furnish supla employ. Mr. J. Sampson, Mr. C. H. Thompson. Hon. ment for a consulting engineer and assaying Secretary i—Mr. J. H. Stewart-Lockhart. Hon. staff in Singapore. Mr. Becher evidently relies Treasurer-Mr. R. T. Wright. Judges of the upon an early boon' in mining in the Southern part of the Feninsals, and the fact that he is in Rowing Racus:-Commander, Bamsay, EN, reating his time, experienes, and money on the and Mr. R. K. Leigh. Umpires and Startera: strength of this belief is a ton of the firm faith-Rowing —Startar-Mr. J. Andrew, Umpire he has in the prospects of his new enterprise.” - -
The Singapore Free Press of the 5th instant Ray-The first application under the New Bankraptoy Ordinance was made in the Bu preme Court baforo His Honour the Chief Justice yesterday morning by Mr. Willam Nan son on behalf of alesers. Guthrie & Co., and was of rather an nuasaul nature. A Chinese trader hero died last month, and there was eze will ing to take up the administration of his estate. Subsequently a brother came from Stan and spoke of a stanil composition, which the creditors would not listen to the more so as there a
reason to think that the estate wasnot a bad ono
Mr. E. Woodin; Yechts-Mr. G. 0. Ani
derson: Open Sailing Boats,-Mr. E. Bursie Judge of the Sailing Races-Lieut. Beli. RN. Clerk of course:-Mr. Sampson.
Everybody was glad to see Major Ellis oce homo a winner in the Gorman Cup, after a hard fought battle with four other boats' erowe, and manok sympathy was expressed for his losing bia principal race, the Ladies Purse, through bad steering, which, speaking generally, was the most erratic we ever remember having soon. Barring White's turns at the ropes, and the efforts of
as things go. A potition for the Administration the youngster who piloted Messrs. Bussel's
the official assignes iu.mediately to possession kept moring into the line of racing, and of the estate. We enspect the Chinesa son- seriously disconcertad the caramon. cerned were considerably surprised to find the law
Owing
LADIES' PURSE pressatod by the Ladies of Hongkong; for four-cam; distanos, one mile; entrance, $10.
"Votarts."Firet. Station No. 3.-White and Blas with St. Andrew's Cross.
10st. 9. 10st. b. No. 8, A. G. Stapher 10st. 10lbs. Stroke, J. H. Stewart Lockhart, 12 016.
Cox, W. Stopani,.................... tist, Ulbs.
"Shammok"-Seoind
Sow, E. Blair) No. 2, W. Taylor,
Biation No. 4-White and Red Cross. Dow, L. D. Crichton
10st. 10lbs. No. 2, F. 9. Field,
..11st. lbs. No. 3, RB, Garde.......
Itst 2lbs. Stroke, T. D. Hiokley, .........11st. lbs. Cox, W. Howard............... 9sti ·21bs.
"Kornblume-Third.
No. 8, A. Denison,
Roma-Fizet. Station No. 1.-Black and Red Sash. Bow, W. Taylor...... .......Z, 10xt. Olb. No. 2. G. L. Duncaq. No. 3, T. Dalby.
Stroke, Major Ellis
Cox, J. Tighe
"Shatarock."-Second.
Royal Engineers...... Royal Engineers" INTERNATIONAL RACK.
Royal Engineers"...
** CHALLENGE CUP." For four-days; distance, one milep this Cup to be won two consecutive years before being finally held; distance, one mile; extraneo, 10. (ENGLISH.)
10at. Olb
Station No. L-Black and Red Bach. Bow, E. B. Shepherd. No. 2, G. Bramwell.
Stroke, Major Elli
Cox, J. Tighe
Nor H. C. Metoskis.
10 lbs.
21st 2lbs.
at
Gat. Olb.
.11st. Ob.
10zt. lbs. 1lat 2be.
Station No. 4-Red and Black Sash. Bo, E. H. Jameson, No. 2, J. A. Fredericks, No. 3 T. W. Tammert, Stroke, E. B. Shepherd, ... 10st. lb.
- Goz, M. Fredericks-8ab21bv_
"Victoria"Third. Station No. 2-White and Blue with St. Andrew's Croя. Bow, J. Little
11st. Oll. No. 2, W. D. Braidwood........ Sat. 8lbs No. 3. A. Daer 106. Bibe. Stroke, J.H. Stewart Lockhart 12st. Olb.
Cox., W. Stopaui.
Est. Bibs.
Korablume. Station No. 3.White with Blas Saab. Bow, J. M. G. Manúk
10at. 10lbs. 11. J.
No. 2, G. H. Potts..
Station No. 1-Black and Rod. Bow, F. H. Shepherd,.
9st. Ribs. list. libs.
11st 12lbs.
Stroke, H. F. Hayllar,..
Co
11, 2lbs.
Ost. Olb
"Lest."
No. 2, W. Watt.
10st. 016.
No. 5, H. 1. Metcalfe
.12st. Mb.
Stroke, G. C. Rookfort.
Cox, G. A. White
Bow, J. S. Legge
Station No. 2.-Block and Red Sash. · Bow, E. B. Shepherd... No. 2, G. Bramwell, No. 8. H. Mstealfo, Stroke Major Ellis, Cox, J. Tighe,.
14st. 7lbs.
...12s1. 01b. 6 011.
"Leek."
1st. 71bx
11at. 263. Ext. 2lbs,
..11st. Olb.
Station No 5-White, Red Sash.
No. 2. A. H. Ough
.10st. 11. No. 3, G. H. Potts...
...11st. lbs. Stroke, F. H, Shepherd. Sat. 8lbs.
Cor: E-Dole min9-&t. 5lbs.-- which a better style of rowing was shown than A slow but well ovatested event, sad. onu in.
in any other race daring the day. The start the Shammock and her next door neighbour, this Kornblume, well away from the others the
former in particular being well off. She was
race, owing principally to the fact that it would A great deal of interest was centred in this print with some degree of certainty to the resnit of to-day's International competition. At the start, which was a very good un-tire Lek and ly shend. Taisorder, with the Kornblume at the Vistoria showed in front, the latter being slight;
rear slowing the Shamraak the way, was pre sorved for half-a-mills when the Scotch crew got altogether: From this point the race was a their lead inorbased and out-distanced the Leak
quintaresting erkibition. The Leek's crew, for soon ovorkaaled by Denison fu the lastor, how- some naaccountable reason, went to pieces, and over, and the two kept at an even distancs for wain were thrown right out of the race. Ther back, and although close up to the ruck the whole were passed by both the Shamrock and the time was revor in the race again. The Victoria Korabluze, Hayllar in the latter boat made his ear in shore then challenged the Saamrock, and part to Int, or else he would not only have the Leak, incited by the movement, made a good occupied second place bat very probably have straggle to keep up, but not with the same fits as go ahead of Lockhart in the Victoria. The the Koruhluwe. The Rose on the inside which roving was very slow, and, except in the case of bad boën palled' sieng up to the hall mile at a Hayllar's crew, altogether out of form The Ralcady easy stroke by Major Elis quickened alittle Leek were both greed urs than one by md get her nose on a level with the rudder of juske, which continually interfered with the the Vistoria. Gradually drawing upon this, she progress of this races and sensed a great deal passed farther on sod at 1,200 rand's was clear of
annoyance.
of
hat and all but lorol with the Shamrock, which
Shepherd had been handling carefully for tho
The transfer of Mr. Sator to Montevideo leaves the office of Minister Resident and Consul-General in Siam vacan!. Tho puat of the Estate in Bankruptcy ander the new bong to victory in the Hong Race, the steering is one which is becoming every day of more law was filed and application was immediately throughout was disoralitable and caused totally importance. The extension of the British afterwards made to the Court for the appoint-different resolta from what should have been re-i ment of Mr. Hornby, the Officis Assigneo, as protectorate over the state of the Malay interim receiver pending the bearing of the gistered in many races. During the earlier part peninsula has brought us close to to Bites
petition on Monday. The order was made and of the day junks, sampons, and stem-lanuches frontier, and various questions will almost of necessity arise with Sista which will re- walking with such quick steps, for until this to some ikisunderstanding between the Poion owing to the execrable storing of their cox200 yards, when the Korablems gradually fell quire an able man to conduct them to a Ordinates it would have been the work of and the Harbour Master, which ended in a tisfactory issue.
The relations between weeks, probably, to do anything effectual, and slight departmental tiff," there was no police Fransa and Sam also want watching, for al-property is very liable to disappar nader such boat on duty, and it was not until late in the though the colonising ferer in France has instances. There will probably be more
afternoon that one of the harbour offes jaunos subsided for the time being, it is at lorgarprises in store under the beer Ordinance.
was put on to do the work and keep the course On Wednesday night Chiariri's Cicous and clear of intraders. since schemes for the aggrandisement of the Menagerie presented a frou programme Owing French Indo-China possessions at the exin a great riassure. to the inclement state of the
The sailing recos were tame in the extrame ponse of Siam were in progress, Thio con-weather the house was very thin, but there was no and there was hardly any competition to speak struation of railways in the country is combatement in the promised long programme, which of. The cross of the boats had the pleasure of was given throughout in an exellent usare long weary wait for two hours off Stonecutters, under consideration, and should the decision Tts great attraction of the evening was the be in favour of the new means of communicet rendered by Mr. George Harmaton, which owing to what little wind there was falling off. was loudly applauded, boing perhaps the elover. The only noticeable festure of the proceedings tion a great extension of trade may be expect est exhibition of barebacked riding. ever seen with regard to the sailing boats was the clever ed, which means the growth of foreign inter in the Colony Miss In Blonde Harmatos us Diana, the Huntress," in which ast sho gave a eats. For all these reasory it is eminently dificult and faultlass exhibition of in Bad out desirable that a strong and able man abould riding around a number of flowerpots, ako met
Alias K. Hancock presented the Cup for the be appointed a British Minister. Whether with well merited applause. Her trained pi. Ladies' Purso to the stroke of the winning crew. Mr. CHALOGEN ALABAPTER would be dis-on and was also very well rewired, although Mr. Lockhart, immediately after the race was in one or two instances the birds were obstinate posed to exchange the wave of his Consulate and refused to carry out their performance. ship In the presence of a large number of laty won. The presentation Look place on the flags at Canton for the more serious responsibi- The hores - Duke," intralised by Mr. Obinrini,
waltzed and performed many olover, antics, subsoriberg Hy of the Ministry at Bangkok, and, finishing up by walking round the ring The Hanken of the Colony will be closed to- it may be added, for the worry on his biud logs. e elephuta were put and annoyance which of late has a through their aid perforacanes by Mr. Aludis, day and is the intention of most of the tended the exercica of the Consular jurisdiccusement. Ar. 1. Benhum in a clowning act half holiday. It is to be hoped, although there and, as they generally do exoited a deal of foreign business hongs to give their state a tion over British subjecta in Bia, we are not performed several fears of hand balancing and is little prospect of it as we write, that the day aware, but we think it would be impossible tumbling with chas very cleverly indeed. The will be fine.
Japaneso introduced, sa billed, a large number to find a better man for the post. Mr of new balancing toate, all of which were per
The Fockt Bace has not yet been decided, bad ALABASTER, is the best of the Britisà formed to perfection. The breaking ladder act, will be sailed over again this afternoon. The Reprise paired the post air lengths ahead of the
ho is almost a most wonderful feat of skill and strength, gatta is to be continel half an hour earlier to. Consule in China,
was succesfally performed Master Frenkiertay in order to allow of the prograromo boing the senior, and the long connection of bis.
assisted by bis brother, was loudly cheered fur finished before dark. Apponded are the corults Jate brother Mr. HENRY ALABASTER wish his plucky horse riding. The clowning was 3
conalderable improvement on that of the previous of the racer
LATEST TELEGRAMS.
Siam should make him a person grata storening. The measgeria was well patronised Bangkok. He has always done a great deal throughout the evening, the great how being for every community he has servad, and be, the large boa constrictor, which has been lately if any one, might be expected to re-estab. added to the collection, and which is a m
Formidable looking repfib. lich. harmony amongst the British cou munity at Bangkok, a matter in itself of zo mall moment. Bat it la ou account of the growing political importance of the
(FROM SINGAPORE PAPERS.] position of Minister Resident in Siam that we
LONDON, 29th November. would moro especially urge Mr. ALABASTER'S LORD SALISBURY AT EDINBURGH, appointment. At Cinton Mr. ALABASTER
Lord Salisbury, speaking at Edinburgh, has comparatively little moops for the exercise appealed to Scotch roters not to support Home of his abilities, but at Bangkok, where events are likely to more rapidly during the next for years, he would be able to render real would result. ly valuable service to his country. The Canton community would, no
Rule, and said that if they abstained he was corvinond the dissolution of the Separatist party
manner in which the little Chameleon was
brought home by Mr Long.
JUNIOR SUULIS," for single pair selling boats; entrance, $5; distance., one mile: prize, "Brokers, Cup," thres boats to start or no race open to any one who has never won a aculling race in Chica or Japan.
G. Bramwell.........
M. Froderioka ****.
F. G. Brooker
1
This race was started punctually at 12 o'clcok by the Clerk of the Coarse. Mr. Sampson. The send off was good, the mea breaking out fast at about 38 to the minute. Fredericks showed a fow feet ahead at first, but his rush was ineffectual as Bramwell kept his distance without exertion, and, while fe first three handred yards had heen negotiated, passed him. Brooker begun to fall away at the half-milo, and Frodericks, sparking, drew up to within a length of Bramwell. From this out, however, the race was merely a procas. aion, Bramwell taking the calls in his hands and drawing away as he pleased. Ho passed the winning post a good arven langthe shood of Fred- An Impecial Ukase his given sanction to aurinks, who was the same distance in front of on personal grounds to part with Mr four per osat. Baskian lan for 123,000,000 Brooker. None of the competitors rowed in good ALABASTER, but they would be glad to see roubles geld, for the purpose of conversion of the him.receive promotion in the service, which loan of 1877. is his case has boss so well inerited..
doubt be sorry,
faw monika, and next season the residenta
LONDON, 2nd December.
THE RUSSIAN LOAN.
CRUIOKSHANK # CO., LIMITED.
The statutory meeting of the abere Company was held yesterday afternoon at the Hongkong Hotel. There were present Mesara. W Cruickshank Chairman, D. McCulleet, A. Bain, C. Grant, C. A. Ozorio, J. Stephens, and
B. Rodyk, (of the office of Mr. Wobber; soli
form.
FOR MEN-OF-WAR'S GIGS AND WHALERS
distance, one mile; entrance, $1; Arst prize, $18; second, 85; time allowed for care, 8 so conds per oor.
H.M.S. Imperisase's Surpriso
·IL.M.& Victor Emanaal (Ühinese Crew.) 2 B.M.8. Imperionmy's Alacters, Kernan H.M.S. Imperieuse aRattlesnake.
A great deal of trouble was experienced be fore a start was effected, oving principally to to the above starters, then were two other boats, the stupidity of the Chinese crow. In addition
grows which howevor, made no show at sli through the race. The Alactory got the lead and kept it for about 300 yards from the Sur priso and the Chinese orer. The Barprise then drew up and passed both the other hosts, which mile. At the mile, Surprise, rowing a flue wore runaing cory evenly together at the half clean stroke, passed farther forward and inorean od their lead considerably. Inforest then oen tred in the race between the Alustery and the Chinoman, which was mast exciting. The Sne other two, there being about a foot separating. these at the finish. MEN-OF-WAR'S CUTTERS; distance, one mile
entrance, $1; first prize, 820; second prize, $10: no time allowed for cars.
H.M.B. Imperieuse's... Vistoria. For this race three other crows entored, bat from the start the Victoria took the lead, and maintained it throughout.
THE ST. PATRICK'S CUP" for Hong Pairs; presented by J. J. Francis, Esq., Q.; Crows to consist of Members of a Hong; distance, ena mile; entrasse, 35:
"Eilen."-First Station No. S-Blue and White. Bow, A. Doer...
10sf. 8lbs. Stroke, G. E. Potta
11st.11lba. Out Sha
Cox, G. A. White
"Kathleen."Scooad.
Station No. 1-Red, White and Blue; B. & S. Flag Left Breast. Bow, F. H. Shephard
9gt. 8lbs. Stroke, T. W. Lammert........... 11st. 2lbs.
Cex, E. Colo.,
8st. 5lbs. Lily.”—Third. Station No. 2- Bow, E. Travers. .-- ----- - Stroke, A. G. Stephen.
Car, A. Stopati
10st. 101bg. Est. 10lbs. Gat. Gil.
naftaaslo, Itcamenbout 300 yards from the post and Ellin calling on his men honded the journey home. Leckbart made a good efort to hang on to him, butdropped away and althougħ Shepherd'a crew tried all they know to avert defeat they | wers a length from home when the gun on the Bagelip epoks... The win was very popular one.. and the crew of the leader deserved the applausa. that followed them back to their station. SALLIKU BAUK: for all open boats, say.rig. Chi- ness excluded; outrance, $2; first prize, 380, vocand, 816. Commodore's Galley... 1 BMS. Tietor Erannnel's Whaler............ Mr. J. R. Barrows' Mary. FMS. Imperieur's Fionace Davawourse's Gig... Mr. F. H. May's Gig Kitten Devawangue's Life-tnat ..... Nanahan's Gutter Thales' Gutter.... HMS Victor Emanuel Whaler. H.M.S. Leander's Panace........
(SCOTCH.): Thistle."
12st. Olb..
.Idst. 7lbs.
12af. Dib.
6st. lb.
Station No. 2.--White with a Thistha. Bow, E. Blair
10%. Dlbs. No. 2, W. Taylor...
Lost. 016. No. 3, A. G. Stephen.......... 10st. 10lbs. Stroke, J.H. Stewart-Lockbart 12st. 01b.
Cox, W. Stopani.................................................. 6st. 6lbs.
(IRISH.) Shamrock."
Station No. 3.-White and Greek. Bor, E. Osboras.................
No. 2, E. Travers
No: 3, J. Little
Stroke, G. C. Rochfort
Dat. 9lbs. 10st. 101ba
"Glancos
10at. 9lbs. 11.1lbs. 11st. Olt.
Station Na 1-Red and Blas Bor, E. Blair, No, 2, F. 8. Field, Ne, 9, J. Eltile. No,, J. D. Hickley....
No, H. C. Metaalfo.. Ne, 6, J. Q. Boclifort, No, 7. Bramweli,.... Stroke, Major Ellis...
Cox, J. Tigho,
"Radioan." Station No:
Bow, F. H. Shepherd.. No. 4, B. B. Bhophard No. 3, W. Taylor.......... No. 4. G. E. Potts ................. No. 5, J. 8. Legge..
No. 8, A. Duer......... No. 7, A. O. Stephen
11st, 11ibe. 14rb 7lbs.
11xt. Elba. 1. Olb. 1st. Olb. det. Olb
2. Blbs .10st. 01b.
.105. Olb.
Ust. 1.1lbs.
list. Oth.
Lat. lbs.
108, 101be Stroke, J. H. Stewart Lockhart 1st. Ofb.
Cir, W. Stopani
Bat. G Saiso Bace; for all open boats, (Chinees sa-
chided).
Mr. J. R. Burrows' ................
May.
·H.M.S. Imperiease's. ... Pinnes. Registrar General's Gig. Kitton Devawongso's Gig...............
Dovawongo's Life-boat.
YACHT RACK; for yachts over 10 toujo
trance $5 time for tonnaga; prize, Mr. W. H Forbes' Yacht
Naomi. Mr. W. II. Ray's Yacht.... Kathion. Messrs. Potte' ond ran Buren's YACRT BACE; for yachts under 16 tous: en-
Fecht..........
Ariel
trano 85. Time for tonnage, Frise, Cup, pre seated by the Hon. Q. P. Chater.
Mr. W. H. Lobb's Yacht..... Joàn Gilpin, Mr. E. J. Main's Tacht Sunbeam. ~Mr. R. Cəskə'ä Täöbb ......... Arrow.
SUMMARY OF THE "-KWANG-PAO.”
A proposal submitted by Mr. Kleinwachter, Commissioner of Customs, on-furlongh, to H. E- Heü, Minister to Germany, forms the subject of the tsäiling urtivis of the Kwang-pao of the . 12th instant. The proposal is divided into sec fâons, treating respectively m the shspa, value, and weight that should be observed in the mint ing of the largo and mall casta med in Chixeso
NEWS.
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A man lving in the Western suburb Lakes great pleasure in the performanse of meritorious doods. One day, going by a street, by perosives one of the slabs of the pavement out of plazo, and
List Dib. ........Ilst. Uba Cox, G. A. White ... üst 21by FOR MEN-OF-WAR'S QUITEES; distance, one
mile; entrance, 81; first prize, $20 second $10; no time allowed for oare. (Winner of sixth raca, first day, to be excluded) H.M.S.. Imperianes ................. Victoria.. straightway' tries to set it right; when, to bis Pranie Souoota RACE CUP. presented by H. intense surprise, his discovers jar containing N. Mody, Esq.; open to all boys whose names $204, a disecvery construed by all sa a reward are on the roll of any school in the colony for his good deeds. for Evur-cars; distence, one-mile,
"Thistle." Station No. 1.
Bow, f. Horspool No. 2, J. Rose
No 3, F. Lammert
Stroke, B. F, Lounert
Cox, W. Stopani
**Leak." Station No. 2.--White and Bow, H. Grimble No. 2, L. Eitel...
But, 21b But. Sibe.
Bet. lbs. st. lbɛ. bat. lbs.
Pink Sash.
Bst, gibs. st. 3lbe
No. 3, C. T. Kew. 9ṣt. 12ba. Stroke, M. Fredericks V........... 88. Blbs. Cox, G. A. Whi......... Bat. 1.
"Victoria," Btation No. 3.—Whito with a Black Star. Bow, H. Gonsalez.........
Bet 4lbs. No. 2, J. Query......
8. 10. No. 3, V. P. Genato.... Stroke, R Gonsaləz.....
Cox, J. H. Pidgeon.
Kornblame."
Bat. lbs. Ost 01ba. 7s 7be
Station No.-Dark-blue sul Red...
(Cap only.)}
Bow. F. Dicoke No. 2, F. Southey.....
Bet. Dlb. Bat. br.. Bat: Sibs.
A story told of a poor man who borrows mozny of a wealthy person, and who, se a pledge, leaves his daughter in trust. The rich can secretly 'marries the girl and takes care that her parents
hear nothing about it. This girl howover, seems to have been engaged to a young man from the mountry, wie on a certain day comes Canber
to calm his betrothed. Her marriage is then mada known to him by the wealthy man, who readily gives him compensation to enable him to choose another party.
A robbery takes place in the old factories; the tale in, however, caught and punished.
A man, an absophisticated young man, landa on the whark from the Hongkong stramer. The wily Canton sharpors, perosiving in his an onay pray, stupify him by means of drugs and deprive bim of all his luggage and effects."
In Futaban a well-to-do family in visited by a band of rabbire, who, after appropriating stary- thing that takes their fancy, are about to leave, when the inmates of the house are aroused. Tho thier, in order to insure thoir safety, and to effect their escape, carry along with them the "DANISH CUP." presented by the Danish paterfamilie. The neighbours parme the band, Community for four-care; distancu, one, but fearing at the man should be hurt, abstain milo, entrados, $10.
No. 3, R. P. Malcampo........ Stroke, L. Malcampo..
tex, G/L. Shuster
Set. 4lba
436. lbs.
*Victoria." Station No: 1.-White and Blue with St.
Andrew's Cross... Bow, W. Watt
11. llb. No. W. Taylor
Jost. Olb. No. 3, E. Blair
.....10st: 9ths. Stroke, J. H. Stewart Lockhart Lat. lb.
Cox, W. Stopani............................. Get. 6Tha
"Kornblume." ~Station No. 2----Whits with Blue Bash.
10st. 10lbs. ...10st. lbs.
+
3
Bow. E. Travers
No. 2, E. Melbye,
4
No. 3, J. S. Loze
...119. 01b.
0
Stroke, T.-W. Lümmert,
at,
iba.
@
Cox, J. Tighe
fist Olb
@
"Leek.
0
The boats guf wway on fairly wvan terms at 1.18, with a light breeze from the eastward. wange's Chine-rigged Gig, the Commo dore's Galloy, and F. H. May's Chine-rigged Gig Kitten closely followed by the Thaler" Cintiati led--the way on the ran down to Green Island. They rounded the First Mark Buat as follows:-
Devawongue's gig Commodores galley
F, H. May's gig mei Thale's utter
Inperioane's pinnaos
Leander a pinnade
Btation No. &.-White, Red Bash.
Bow, J. A. Fredericks.....10st. 6lbs. No. 2, H. Gugl
No. 3, P. R. Simmonds....... Stroke, F. H. Shepherd
Cox, E. Cole
"Rose"
10st. 111be.
.1st. 10lbs.
9st. Alka. Bet. lbs.
Station No. 4-White and Black Bow, W. D. Braidwood
190 40 57, 0
No. 2, G. L. Duncan No. 8 A. G Stepher..... Stroke, A. Daer
58. 0 200 -2 2 0
After rounding Green Island Mark Boat, the beats hauled on a wind; sad in the run to Chung Hue the Coinmodore's Gallay overhauled and passed the Derawanger'e Gig, a good race taking place between Kitten and the Thales Cattar. The Chung Hoe Mark Boat was passed in the following order
Commodore's alloy Borawongo's gie F.. May's tea The on cultur Taperienso's riasco.
Loader's pinach Burrow's Mary
a 13 0
¿ 19 ስ
2 21:0
'221 30
29 0
27 0 2 27 30
After this and up to 4 s'olcok, the wind foll and a nasty rain followed. A light breeze from the not-por-east sprang up after a long time of
of the competitors kad got jammed behind weary waiting and the Kitten and Mary taking advantago of it came away in full swing. Thres
oftior boats beat up gradually on an inside coures. till they got home.
FOR HEAVY GIS palled by European non-of the day, was the most exciting. At the sound This race, although the most leisurely contest Commissioned Ofcere and man of any Regi- of the gun the Kathleen caught the water first, Stonecatter'a and drifted to leeward rapidly ment or Corps in Garrison, or by European and soon wasted the lead. The Lily, however, The Mary passed the flag bost at 615 and two Members of the Polise Forse; the hosts to be seemed in no way to harry, consequtly she minutes after this, the kitten levelled it. The approved by the Committee. Time allowed was left far behind, and before half tourse for oare; four boats must start for two prizes; had been covered. she gave up. The contest distance, one mile; entrance, $1 frst prize now laid between the Kathleed and Eilsen, the - 215; second, $5.
former leading by about two boats' lengths. The long, strong strokes of Daer and Potts of the Eilsen soon brought their 'craft on a level with her opponent when, owing to the bad steer
Royal Artillery's Utique
Royal Engineer's Cambridge. Royal Artillery's Guiner.....
1
2
3
SAILING RACE HANDICAP; for partially decked bosts not exceeding the following dimensions -20 ft. long by 3 ft. beam by S it, dranght: first prize, Cup; socond, up; entrance for, $2. Mr. W. James' Mafoo.
Sox months ago the idea of providing a gas supply for the Peak was discussed. ja thers columns. We are glad to learn that arrangements have now been made by the Gas Company to lay a mnie to that districl. The work is expected to be completed io seitor to the Company.
This was without doubt the most closely con- ing of the Kathleen, who took the Eileen's water Mr. G. S. Long's Chamiloon. tested and best rowed race of the day. The start and narrowly escaped a foul They cleared, Mr. E. B. Shepherd's Christine. The CHAIN Haid-Gentlemen, this meet was perfect, the whole of the men gotting away howovor, and when about two boste lengths. Mr. J. Batizge' Mayfly on the heights will. enjoy the luxury of ndder the Companies' Ordinado of 1865, and is the first to show in front, the Gunner and Ubique water, necessitating the stroke of the Kathleen Mr. C. H. Thompson's Beauty,
ing is the statutory meeting of the Company, well together. The crew of the Cambridge were ahead, the again deliberately ran into the Eilsen's Mr. H. T. Hawkins Cruiser. baving gas is their luminating agent purely formal. This being so, there is no basi keeping very close behind, and on a level with raising his soull to allow the Eileen to pass. The Mr. T. W. Lammert's Irane instead of oil. The change will dos before the meeting, but I may take this each other. In this order the orow were kept Eileen now assumed the lead and won easily, and Mr. Sloan's Fixie much to farther popularise the already the shareholders, that the bastas bus prors doing their att. At the ball-miss a retura, by some masig unexplained, esized was the first to show out of the boy of small: opportunity of saying, for the information of for about half a mile, the whole of the competi- after receiving the metal complimentary shears, good start was affected, and Jom Mater popular and rapidly, growing Peak district. greased very favourably since the formation The Ubique's crew slacked, and it was thought her besta crew the occupants having to be resoned craft closely followed by the Chameleon. Thie Within the next year or two probably Kow-offs Company. Ithank you for your attendance that they were finished with. The men in the by a passing launch. Had it not been for order was preserved to the Green Island Mark,
hero today. loon will also be placed in the enjoyment of
Gunner then closed with the Cambridge, and for the exoomivoly bad atoering of the Kathleen, which was ronuded by the Mafoo in 2.10 and The meeting thon dispersed;"
Lover 100 yards the rowing was level between she would have stood a fair chance for a win. gas saite illuminant, for that district is like-
by the Chameleon a minute later. Directly the these boats. At the tune the Ubiqas, mashCHAIRMAN'S CUP," presented by Major Tripp, First Mark Boat was passed the Chamdeon wise increasing rapidly, Mosowhile we hope
to the earprise of everybody, began creeping op Chairman of the Victoria Recreation Club xml, Mafon changed paritions, but this di the interests of the residente of Victoria,
again, and assouraged by the cheers of their oomrade, who filed a launch following then, both as regards the quality and price of gas,
they gradually overhauled their two rivals. will not be lost sight of. It would be affecwas started yesterday, when the frat dey's pro this position for 100 yards with very Bile The three boste in ano again, kept tation to conceal the fact that complaints gremme, with one exception, that of the yachting change. The Guanor and Cambridge draw off on these heida
are still Crequent. We race, was gone through. The P. & O. Lighter again, but the Ubique was not to be denied, and believe the "ides has been mouted in Go. Katie was utilized for the ccossion as a Bagship, sparting in a game manor handed the race two hundred yards from home The Gunner than
VICTORIA REGATTA, 1888;”
The reguits of the Victoris Recruation Club
AMERICAN Cap," presented by the American commmity for tour-cars; distance, one mils: entrance, €10.
"Look-First... Station No. 1-White and Black. Bow, J. Little
Jist. Oh, list 21.. 10st. 51ba..
vernment circles of buying out thỏ Ga and anolored of Kowloon point formied both hauled off, and in the dght between the two re the winning post, and the rendezvous where maining crews the planky carsmen in the Ubique, Company and taking the works over on throughout the day visitors met and oppoulated who deserve great prelit for the performance, public account, as has been done, with on the chances of the races. During the after-were first on a loval with the flagship. most gratifying results, in many of the large noon the Band of the 58th Regiment played, towns of England. The proposal, a far as under the conductorship of Mr. Moran, on the wo are aware, has not yet asumed definite fagalip, and tifin and refreshments were provid- form, but it is one well worthy of considera. ed. by Messrs. Dorabjoo and Hing Koo. Dall tion. The gar supply, like the water supply, drizzling rain, and a murky cold atarasphere, ought to be in the banche of the community were shered in with the early morning, nad itself, and not be a monopoly of a Company when at eight o'clock several art showers of whose only object in big dividends. The Gas rain fall, it was thought by averybody that Company paya 12 per cent, on its capital is, however, dopided to let the rous prooned, and the Rogatta would be postponed. The authori The colony could borrow all the money.it sonordingly at 19 o'dock, in perhaps the drearisat Wants at per cent and supply itself with manther imaginable, the wante were started. gas at a much more moderate rate than is The only race during the outre of whisk the charged by the Company.
day was- at all aliar waii the Ludied. Puzzo, won
No. 2, T. Dalby
No. 3, JA. Tradarioks
Stroke, A. Due. 10st. Abs.
Cox, &. A. White
bet. 21b. "Rome."-Second. Station No. 2.--White, Ped Bach. Bow, J, M. G. Muzuki 106. 10lbs No. 2AH Oogh
10st 11lbs. No. AP. R. Sinemada 19. 101by. Stroke, HH Shepherd
Fat Bike,
for four-cars; distance, one-mile-and-a-half;uot avail her mach, the whole Best Fay antramos, $10.
"Vistoria.”—First,
Station No. 3.—Red and Black Sach. Bow, A. G. Stephen
No. 2, A. Daor
No. 3, P. E. Bimmonde
Stroke, E. B. Shephard Cox, M. Fredericka
Leak.*Second
Lost 10
10st, Bibe. 12mt 1016 Out. Olb
8st. 2lbs
Station No. 2-Black and Bol Sask. Bow, G. L. Duzon
10st fits. No. 4, J, 6. Legge
Ilst. Olb. No. 3, J. Little .......... 11st. lb. Stroke. Major Ellis, ....... 12st. Olb. Cox, J. Tighe 6st. lb.
"Shamrock"-Third.
Station No. 1.-White with Green Sink.
How, E. Blair
No. 2, J. A. Fredericks
No. 3. T. Dalby.
Stroke, G. Bramwell
Cox, G. A. White
10st. 9th.
10st. Subs.
11st. 2lba.
1st. Ob
Bat. Kibr.
tossing about becalmed for over dwg högre. Then the Chameleon caught the breeze at p.m. and after an hour and a half finished with on easy win from her rivals, which were mostly Towed back here.
YACHT RADE; for yachts over 10 tons; entrinios,
BS; time for tandege; prize, Cap.
The stack was effected at 15 pm. yachts get- Sing away in the following order:→→
Dr. Pult's and Mr. van Buren's cution. Ariel Mr. M. Beart's vatter... Kathleen HW. H. Forbatter
All three setting everything, wind healing more to the cust as yachte drew near to Green Island. The yachts rompied Cove.chan mazlı boat in the following order -
F
Ariol
Kathleen.........
Naomi...
1 48 90 p.m. 140.mt, 1.500 m
Yachta downing kites as they rounded and
hanied to the wind. Naomi took second place
H...
The race was watched with the keenest in whom about half way to next mark boat. Yashte terest throughout. A good start was affected, Į rounded Stonecuttare' mark bost as follows - ecoli crew catching the water duulfasonaly. The long, clean, and powerful atrokes of the wew of the Leek soon phased that cratá a good din- tance ahead: The steering, however, was faulty,
Adel
Kathleen Tu
2 12 40 p.m.
2 15 12p.m.
2 18 5
che hawain giving more heed to the boats bes The yachts stood away on atarboard took after
Cox, G. A.: Waite" ...
But. Blbe 10st. Siba.
10st. 101ba .10st. 8lbs. Gat..2lb
**Shamrock." Station No. 5.-Red and Block Bash. Bow, J. M. G. Manuk
.........10st. 101 No 2, R. M. Jameson No. 3, G. H. Potts Stroke, E. B. Shepherd.. Ooz., M. Fredericks
1st Orbe Llet, liba ....10ạt Olb.
Sat. 9lbs.· TO BE ROWEL IN CLUB FOURS, (open to Naval offloors of I nationalities); cap promated by members of the Hongkong Club; distance, one mile; time for ours.
"Shaw book.”
Station No. L-White and Blus.
Bow, R. Lee,
·No. 2, R. Hyde,
No. 5, F. H. Martin,
Bircke, C. R. Foot
Cox. G. A. White,
.10st 71ba.
...List. Olb
.12. 101b
..11st 8ibe. fot. lbs.
Station No. 2-White and Bed. Bow, W. F. Tylor,
..10st. lbs.
No. 2, C. B.-DE. Chamberlain, 10st tbs No. 3, F. Gerald,.............. Stroke, C. C. Cradock,
Cox., F. G. Brooker
11st 3lbe. let. Uba ..10st. Abs.
From discharging their firearmA,
A doctor becomes a dope to the practical joke of a few of his friends, Hain told that he is nr. gently wanted by a certain family, and cager to discharge his duties, or probably to earn his dollars, be hastens to the directed house. An anospected reception is in store fer bin. TheTM inmates, who are firm believers in the superstim tion that doctors are a. bad_gineri at a time of good health, poanco-upon-him and khaw him the door, laking great cars to evan- ieraet the evil influence. by compelling him ta pay a considerable rum.
A case of araon takes place at Hui-chow; ra wards are now offered for the apprehension of the delinquents:
A dealer in pigs at Po-sking-chaw discovers that his pigs night after sight disappear, in a mysterious manner. His takes every precaution, but to no nes, as his doorage sltricks at the pro. senos of an enormous tiger..
THE FOREIGN MAIL STEAMERS OR-
DINANCES AT SINGAPORE,
The following is the petition of the Chan- bare of Commercs of Singapore and Penang for the repeal of the Foreign Mail Steamers Orcio.
ANDES -
TO HER MOST GRACIOUS MAJESTY THE
QUEEN
The Humble Petition of the Bankers, Mer- shante; and Planters-coustituting the Obam- bor of Commeros of Bingapore, and the Chamber of Commoreo and Agriculture of Panang, in Your Majesty's Colony of the Straits Settlements
Humbly Showeth
That in the year 1881, Ordinance of the Legislative Commeil of this Colony v psued | under instruction from Your Majesty's Spore- tary of State, ensoting that during the year" 1881, The stesur packets of the Compagnie das Messeraries Maritimes, employed by the French Post Ofise in carrying maila to, and from tsis Colony, shall, when in the ports of this Colony, ba considered and trusted as Mor- | of- Wur, “and shall be entitled to all the rights, privžogos, and immunitios of vessels of war, and „10sť. 10lbs. ahall not for any cause be diverted from their 11st. 11lba, Įspecial duties or be liable to seizure or detention 11st. lbs. by order of any Court or Judge," and that this 11. lbs. Ordinance was, under similar instructions, SE- est. Aba.anally renewed till the end of the year 1887, when it was re-ensated, to remain in forece during the continuance of the Postal Convention with France, of date 24th September, 1858.
"Leek." Btation No 3-Admiral's Flag, Bow, L, D. Crichton, No 2 F. 8. Field,... No. 3, R. B. Garde
Stroke, J. D. Klakley.
Cox, W, Ioward, ..... GARRISON CUF," presented by the Officers of the Garrison; for four-cars; distance, ons mile; entrance 810, S
Victoria." Station No, White and Blue with St. "Andrew's Grom, Bow, D. Blair
10. Ubs ∙10 Oib
· 10st. 10lbs.
No. 2 W. Taylor No. 3, A. G. Stephen Stroke, J. H. Stewart Lookhart, 12st. Olb.-
Cox, W. Stopani Gst tibe
Shamrock"
Station No. 2.Black and Red Bash Bow, L. D. Crichton
...Kr. 10b
No.
F. 8. Field. No. 3. B. B. Garde
Stroke, F. D. Biokley
Cox., W. Howard
-**Kornblunie.”
1st. lbs. Ust. ba
13at, 111be. 9st. be.
9st. 8lbs.
Station No. 9-Black and Red Bow, F. H. Shepherd... No. 2, G, H. Potts S
No. 3, A. Decizan...
Stroke, H. F. Hayllar
Con, E. Cole
11st. lllbe.
Ilof. 12bs 13st. the.
Byt. lbs.
Station No. 4-White and Rad Cross.
Bow, J. Little
No. 2, G. Bramwell
No. H. C. Matcalfe
Stroko, Major Ellis..
Cox, J. Tighe
11st. Olb. 12et. lb. lat. -Vibe. 1st. O
1. Gut. Olh
2.That on 11th August, 1897, under instrne- tion from Your Majesty's Beoretary of Stafa, another. Ordinance, also rupping oqaçurrently with the said posts! Convention with France, whe passed by the, Logislative Council of this Colony, conferring almost identical privileges and im- munities on the steamers of the North German Lloyd Company
1-That the effect of this legislation is, that | the steamers, of these two foreign companion, which have nothing in common with Wen-of-Wx, but are highly subsidised merchant vessels, competing in the passenger and carrying trades with the atearsers if Your Majesty's subjects are given a position and prestige in Your Majesty's Colony denied to British ships, and if so dispésed, might violate with impunity the re-g yenge immigration. sad quarantino laws of the colony.
4That, although the ports of this Colony are free to all comers and Curtivos Datias un- known, the interests of the Optum and Spirit Farma require that the right of waroh iz harbour, should be maintained, and steamers exempted from such search may, at any moment, become Tehicles of opium smuggling, and this, witheat the knowlėilge er vennivance of their OWDEZE OF MAStore.
5-That for the safety of ships sad passengers it has been deemed necessary in Tour Majesty's FOR MEN-OF-WAR'S GIGS AND WHALEES Eastern Coloales, to exact strict regalations for distanos, one mile; entrance, 81; first prise the ponduct of the voolie passenger trallo and to $16; soccred, 35; time for cars- seconds per guard against over-crowding, kidnapping and. Dar (winner of 5th race, lat day te bo ozimilar abacus. These regulations, though ne- oluded
H.M. Imperianse
H.M.S.Imperieuse.
cesssay and nomendable, often press hardly on Surprise,
motions of Tour Majuty's pubjects, who naturel |ly feel aggrinred fast two powerful foreign come H.M.B. Imperieuse
lastery. .......Ratilownika..
panies, subsidized by their respectivó Govern- "Members' Cup," presented by Members of moute, should be exempt from these restrictions the Victoria Recreation Club; for eight-para ; and able to compete with their rivais en unaqual distance, obenullo-and-a-half; entrance, 627. tarma