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landed winzer by a neck, a length separating second and third." Time, 2min. 41sso,
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The PARBER CUP presented by the Paraco go
muity: for Ohian popios, being bont de grifins at date of entry: weight for inches; ginner of one race at the meeting, its extra; of two rades, 12lbs., extra; subscription griffins of this season, non-winners allowed alba entranco, 8. Saron furlongs. Mr. Busey's Bumbshell, 11st. 5lbs. (Afr. Ponds Mr. John Peel's Flatfoot, Ust. 12ba
(Mr. Hough) Mr. Sid's Chaser, list. 4bu...(Mr. Sassoon Mr. Tell's Jurs, 11st. Jib (Mr. Rangg) Mr. Sid's Bonbur, 1st 4lbs...(Mr. Machado
2
0
o
Mr. J. D. Humphrey's Vanquisher, 10st. 12lbs.
[MK)
Mr. J. J. Humphreys's Vengeance. 11st. b.
a
HAIL SUFFLEMENT TO THE “HONGKONG DAILY PRESS,” FEBRUARY 17TR, 1980,
to arrive on the scene and inting the after-Bombshell in the order named. This order wahan boou seen at this meeting. There was con noon the attendonce wassup to the average maintained well round the course till the village siderable trouble in getting a start, Talisma was arranged during the afternoon the two litigation. aud in the interest of gund Govern
This match, which was not in the programme, dietion to beorderly and well contacted, to avoid was heart to advantage in the rocal parts that of the first two days. The rasing, was quite was reached, when Victory came up with Senegal, casing a good deal of delay by taking matters ponis having coms it in the Hank Rawe first ment and of the preservation of quist, to ad as good as on the opening days, and this closely followed by Silkon Mead. On turning into in his own hands and going over the years and third reapestively. On getting Away Mac operate with him and to enable sim to carry out Bir Denson played the parts of Lelie and
fell to her and her singing of "Ob foolish tay mooting will certainly rank, as predicted, as the the straight Senegal again led, and Silkun Mead enon before the day fell. At length when led till the Black Rook was reached, where Velour his good intentions for their, vellure, Hy ont
wae kully ridemanded. sire. Lightw most accessful the Jockey Club Laserar beld, padest Viotory, who dropped into third place, they wore all got away Glovesica took begau ti come up and catching ze at the vil placas that he is above-maroonary motives, and
As regard racus, the third day contributed its Silken Mesel pow made desperate efforts to take the lead, with Quadraped sud Frigate well up lage passed him on the taca into the straight that his ghid desire is that justice should thing to bo desired.. Both Indies sang musically, Cella rospectively. Although thoir perform. ancas wore on the whole passable they leave some- got to the surprises which the meating has first place, but after an exciting finish Sonegal bohind. On tuzaing into the straight it was and wou easily. produreod. The most important upset was passed the post a head in front, Victory being evident that ensaira, barring acaidonts, had Agroto CUP: prosented by the Benedicts" in the whole district. He argently onjoins all of the sise of the Theatre Royal, and in the Champions, which after Pao Shing's por third. Time, 2min. Beso,
be property administered and order proserved but their voices are hardly ample enough to ill the raço in hand, and so if proved in the result, formance on the second day was consideret &
although Reve d'Or made a good race at the
for unplaced ponies, unsori griftas exhis bits to raport at once any attempt any of their best points were lost through that safe thing for him, but Orlando, whom he de-. fented over the saune coursa on that occasion, won
Azish, coming in second, while Pattaa mas 2nd pony: 20 par cent. to 3rd sny. Distance, Ho her nirendy a few days back writtor to the The part is hardly as suitable a one might be copted): entranos 85: 70 pat cont. to go to on the part of his subordinates to extort money. doftot. An Phyllis Mise Withers again succoed- this event with comperative cose. The Ladies'
good third. Time, Imin. 200.
ed through hoor hard work and determination. Purse"
to suppress dishonesty and to do everything for dan to ber that she gives suck a good gentry unking them to make keern his wishes selected for her, and the greater predit is thom. vas, UXYal, well contested, and Way won by Hotapas Mr. Raynoll up.
for the welfare of his subjets. The purse was presented to tha Junky jockey in the Grand Stand immediately Mr. Bucy's Jokir, Ila 4iba...(Mr. Machado
The KARCHONG CUP; for China ponies; sooond pony foreceive $50; weight for inches: entrance, Mr. John Pol's Leap Your, 10at. 19.
810. From the Black Book twice round and in
(Mr. Reynell)
Mr. J. D. Humphreys's Victor, 11st. b...
(Mr. Ker)
2
3
ane mie
Mr. Fall's St Gothard, Unt. 1lb. (Mr. Key Mr. Toll's Muhlberg, 1lat., 1tb. (Mr. Heugha Mr. Tell's Jura, st. 1b.(r. Enorg arr. Pogoso's Sag-o-urn, 10st. 12lbs........
11st. lib.
(Mr. Machado (
OFF DAY, 23rd Februsty, The off day was faronrad with a very good attendance, and produced some orient racing,
The anal proosion and serviors took place representationias she dous. Her singing, however, The programme was a rather loager one than
in the temples at Lion-chow. Mr. Hart Buok) after the race, by Miss Ryrie. Mr. John Pesi | Mr. Telli Malhberg, 1st. lib...[Mr, Ruegg) o usual, bat by kooping" strictly to time was got Mr. Emandon's Gone Away, Mr. Nicholl ronis at length refusing to provide them with the whole pion. Mr. Lightwood, at the Lord thoroughly rudsema any minor defects of hor Mr. Tell's Boaletin. 11st. llb. Mr. Sampson) through before dark. The wossher was again
Two brothersroaddicted toguabling anderery impersonation, and her performance of the vice, and run through their father's money. Their character stands forth as one of the beat in Mr. John Peel's Honesty, 10st. 121bs..... bright and warm and the day was in every way Mr. Pogon's So-Deakin, 11st. 71s
(Mr. Hough)ilting close to the most successful rase mesting
any farther money, the easead sem, zeizing
Chancellor, was not wholly satisfactory. The or held in Hongkong)|
(Mr. Jardin dagger daruars to intimidate his father, but were file to be noted in his performance of Mr. Lightwood's Lord Chaoillor, 11st. Ibe BEATEN MAPoos; for all beaten poiss; distance, Mr. Eas Cherry Blossen, 11st l
Subjoined are the details of the stenta :---
the relativismo in good time to lay hands on
the sharaptor on the first night and these unfor- (Mr. Osborne) 0 the rebellious and to send him in to the ately have not disappeared. Mr. Lightwood Debe round 1st prize, 320; 2nd, $10; 3rd, 85.
isuthorities
is too am an uctor act to give a very pausabla Mr. Fraser's-Smith's Rosy More...
(Mr. Maclan) 0. At village called Watson is Flennia a no- ..(Joe) 1
representation of any part ho assumes and On getting away the ponics went well together torions criminal was strasted, Chou-ah-jang therefore as a great deal is expected of hi Mr. Teli's Maloja......... (Schipman) tell the Rock was rend, when Mr.Toll's by name, who at the investigation held pleated his premation of the chief male character The Old Boys' Dunkeld....
Horse) poules took the land and were neyor cellared, guilty to the charges of ribery and murder of the piece in all the more disappointing.s M. Benedik's. Melapi Mr. John Pal's Floetfoot
Tod) Bt. Gethard, the Isidor, winning easily. brought against bin
Lord Mostanerat, Mr. Stokee again gav Mr. John Peal's Vandoita
A men and woman committed suicide by goal account of bis part, although he was fittle swallowing opian, as they were act allowed in out of voies, and honce the vocal paris auftored, Mr. Emonden's Gone Away Mr. Est's Bloyale.......
became kusband and wife.
somewhat. Mr. Greig has improved in bia asting Mr. Sid' Gesoges
Mr. John Pool's Hotspur, Hat. .. Mr. Trind's Harborar, 10st 12155
(Mr. Reynell (dr. Greaven) After two false starts the ponies got away to pcd send off. Closer led the rest closely fellow ed by Vanquisher and Hotspur. This order was kept till reaching the Rook, when Fleetfoot, with a swinging stride, emerged from the group at the tail, geodally overhauled, and led by a couplo of langtha by the time the village was reached. skapt his advantage, and on turning into the arsight the esce looked a certainty for him. Selection. WL within about wrenty yards of home, how noo stor, Bombalull beat up in aplondid stylo, and Galop catchting Flootfont when nonris on the post, wan by a neck, Chaser being third. Time, min. 41se The HONGKONG CLUB Cur; prented; for h
China ponies; weight for inches; entrance. 915; second pany to recaire 80 per cout; third pony 25 per cent of entrance money. Опо mile-aud, a-half.
2
3
0
Mr. Busey's Pao Shing. 1st. b. (Mr. Poad) Mr. Join Pool's Orlando, 11xt. 716.
(Mr. Royuet) Mr. Baxoy's Arabic, 1st. 12lbs. (Mr. Machado) Mr. Alex. Prie's Exeter, 1st. 9th. (Mr. Green) Mr. J. D. Humphreys's Vigonr, Tat. 1b...
(Mr. Ker), 0 Mesara, Morgan & White's White Parks...... Itst. 1. (Mr. Greaves) Mr. Toll's Huhlberg, 11st. Hb. (Mr. Bucggi 0· Some daley was caused in the starting owing to the frisky behaviour of Exator, who succee-I- ed in backing his rilor of, and the bolting the raileorsaled considerable costernation in the contre of the course aong the liq.ao un til finally captured, Who the start was made, Arabic, who was making the running for tha Derby winner. demand the first time, closely followed Ostudy aud Muhlberg, with Pao Shing next
On passing the Black Kask, Arabie dropped away, and Orlando, followed by Pao Shing, camo up. As 800 a few mors yards had bar onverod. Orlando and Pou Sbing were together, and passed the Village in this lion, when on taring into the straight Pao Shing vent ahou, and gradually increasing his distance. won easily, Orlando second, Arabic third. Time, Smin. 11sec.
The Jockey Co, for subscription ponies of this and last season; winners oxoluded; to be ridden by Jockeys who have nover had a wiesing mount presions to this meeting in trance, $3. One mila.
Tangere Polk
BAND.
The River of years. The Bugle Call. Popi
....... Haagarian
Wonolurken...
God say the Queen. PIPERS
(Aging)
(Asu) 0
Q
(Lewor) ..(Alto) o
(Fat Jan 0
was the most successful owner on the third day. carrying off un less than four recen. Messrs. Darius, Pogose, Buzey, Humphreys, and Fraser- Smith were each credited with ond. Mr. Mr. Craw's Daphne, 10st, 12lbs. (Mr. Greaves) Reynell heads the suxessful jockers with Elareo
Seven horses put in an appearance for this, wins, Br. Pond follows with two, and Mosers. the longest rave of the meating. A splendid Bassou, Kor. Hough and Maclean hal each one-start was obtained, all going off wall together. Daring the day the Band and Pipereof the 91st Considering the length of the race, the time at Begiment played the following selections --
the outset was amazing. Honesty, making the ranning for bis alable companion, took the Food The Old Gard
Crook and cau away from the cost, closely followed by Liddell. Muhlberg, Victor, and Daphne. On the first Vatere. tizze rond this order was maintained with litle Leaceq. Brahentoration. When the Rock was reached for the Fanat first time Daphne olosed up, with Viator well on
bis quartors. In this way the village was pass ed, and when passing the Grand Bland the so- Mr. J. D. Humphreys's Vingoane (Ezmoh) Tha Glasg Gaolio Club."cond time Honesty was still going in fine form. Mr. Fraser-Smith's Lochingar(Jim) The Back of the Chauge House," Leap Yar then came up with him, and the two
Leoh Tay Nido.
Au uxcollant held turned out for the opening The Brura Bia raced together, Daphus being second, Victor and race and the ponterwere got away to a capital start ...*lengary March.blbers, next, and Juker oloso bobind On When about a quarter of the distance was very Appended are the results of the raJER J
taruing to load Honesty began to drop away aloja was leading, and almost ap to the last The BROKERS CUP, presented, a fowed entry was well ahoul. Daphne thesi gase ont, and hand, but when oloas on the best toey Morn and on resating the Block Rock Laap Your moment lonkel as though he had the caca in of 35 each for all eatured subscription gris Vistor took second place. From the turn into came up with a rash, and santood the caca by of this season, 1882-9; 7 por cant. of the en- trance urey to go to the second, and 30 per taking things very easily, won with a good bit The ROADSTER'S CUP, value, $150, prasosted
tbe straight Tap Year increased his distauer, and a hand. Dunkeld being a good third. cont. to the third pony; weight for inches; in hand. Vietor. pressed hard, scoured the provions winners, by oxta; penalties oocoond place, Juker, who came up on the bead
by H. N. Mody, Esquiro. for Teoquin Sub-1 cumulative. One mile. Mr. Darlas Alaerity: 10st. 12s, (Nr. Poud! The GARRISON Cue; prosented by the officers
being a bad third. Time, dusin, 58wo,
Foription Arabs, weight 11st. 7lbs; entrano Mr. J. D., Humphreya's Violent, 11st, 2ibe.
Si, to go to the second horse. Distance, one of the Garrison; for all bona fide griffins at Mr. R. Fraser-Smith's Roderick Dhn, ...... (Mr. Kor) Mr. Maclean's Quadraged 10st. 121b......
rints of entry; weight for inches, previous (Mr. Nicholl)
Real
·Serathapos March March
2
3
Mr. J.-D. Humphreys's Vis Inertino, Lat Mr. Jay's Haben. 10st. 12lbs (Mr. Roogg) (Mr. Maclean)
2ibe. (Mr. Hort Buck) 0
Mr. Fraser-Saith's Methren, Ilst. 12lbs.
T
accumulative; entrance. $10, snbcription grifling of this season, 1888-89 allowed 3lbs. From two mile-post ouce round and in.
mile.
SUMMARY OF THE
KWANG-PAO."
18th February
A win, aged Hr, baring died, her clothes Lard Telloller, bat the same cannot be said of wore distributed among those who waited upon as singing On Saturday night he was dò- her during her sicknows, and it is said that shecidedly disappointing, his notes being forced haa appared to them in spirit and claimed realmest ovary, song be altomptul Of Mr. The Kipang-pac gives the purport of a letter stitution of her property. written by the Magistrate of Isiang-san to the
Grace's performanos us Strephan it is impossible raribas gentry, asking than to co-oprento with shop-pela and
A row oscars in a pawnshop betwor the to spink too highly. Mr. Grace's voice i him to suppress kidnapping and robbery, clothes that he had pawn. A compensation vor. His song in the second act was agaia man who woal to 1olec Proves cu zoquaintance, and his sting is as goodī
that is going on, and enjoten them to do all it ella span them to inform him of orerything of a few jolas et lod the alteration,
well received, although for some mysterious their power to prevent the lower effimals from works on the ocasion of some festival, a row be difficult to tell, consitoring that sa ang In a bude during a grend display of fire-
reason it was ant vncored. Why, it would
district. artorting money from any of the people in the broke out which raight have led to serious results iuforier offorts were so recognised. Mr. Ling but which was luckily suppressed in good time, again gave a good personation of Trooper A robbery ecours in gambling shop; ne ofer, his auling and aging being marked by
thieves was alaste and handed over to the careful attention to the smallest detail.
The officials.
ohoruses, the uninstay on former occasions, wara A passage boa is attacked by piratus and consideráhle propity ourrjod away.
24 February
A presentation umbrella was given by all the shopkeepers outside the eastern suburbs to the Prefoot of Chuo Chow. for the assistance ren- dered by bin in the release of their grievances.
A
at the Prefect's yamen awaiting trial,
him.
(Mr. Maeloan) an inled his aoape, but the police
Mr. Paul Jordan's Excelofor, (Owner) 3
Os starting Ezoslcior led, Bar Silver sing I'wo men were arrested for
had ran away with property and straight was well-to-do sise, had come across a sorrant whe at hands on him. He was trying to obtain the return of his belongings when the poles tack thers both in charge."
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hardly good on Saturday night. That of the peers was curtainly god, indoit as well nigh perfect "as. could be imagined, but the fairis suffered from lack of numbers and voice pesor, The dresses which we may mention were lied
A letter fang. Expectant Taofai, nt by Mours, Hall and Holtz, the mounting of the
winners at this meeting, 7ths extra; potatis Mr. H. T. S. Grown's Bar Silvor, (Owace) ceded in approhandiaghting in the Shangtaj was, it śuld appear, wribwn to Lo-piece and the scenery would have boon's credit
easily, third. When the half-mile was nine
od by philanthropic tives and urges him, con- quire attention tha Soously have emory reason to second, and Katrick Dhu, who was matters rore oftrat. On iuuiry, it was found that the one, ahsiao-ling, Chinese busel in Japan. some time to veo a profissional performance, and althongt back. The Tului, ire of Canton, was prompt as alluded to there are certain points which re- Bar-Silver had pressed Excelnier, sad Roderick Dhn beginning to come up with bio. Ou tarn
provizes of Kwangtu, to let him know what sequent apen the palence of lerroay in the be proud of iluir performance as a whole. ing into the straight Roderick Dhu took the. end, and from that point he was never pressed,
treatment is prescribi in Japan. The Inotai winning easily in a canter. Bar Silver second,
explias that he has prd ou good authority and Excelvior a bad third.
that the Japanese are y saumssful in the care, of the disease, and be the Cousal to make every inquiry from offlet doctors and to el him know what is best. 1o. The paper to-day gives sto reply of the Cob, who informs the
The secanteroth ordinary. wling of the expectant Pastai that aptalist, Dr. Fa has decided to procal Caton ana is shareholders of the above Campany was held at collection to defray the axles of the doctor. Lane, Crawford & Co., on this 3th instant Subscriptiona would, it sees to be in conso the office of the geusrat inaugers Mera At the examinatiou hold shansing few here were present:-Moses. I. Crawford.
AB
MATCH; "Aneroid" ". "Violent." Distance
nos round.
person.
A
THE HONGKONG AND CHINA
HAKERY COMPANY;
LIMITED.
Hongkong or hina, weight for inches;eti fourteau horaes facing the startor for this, the the rest being still pretty oven. On passing Black Rock, Violent came up with Aneroid, and the report is ourrent that the ovil spirits which even hundred, were strong recommended by tig. 5. Whraller. H. Denshu, J. McCallum,"
VISITUES GEF, for Ponies that have starlod of this meeting and not won a race; entrance, Mr. Tell's Mout Brevent 10st, 15.
to go to 2nd pony. One mile-and-half.
desler in dogs came to an untimely end, andthye back two hundred calates, vat of the Gairman), E..L. Wrath Director), W. Wil possessed some of the dogecnosed his license and
outl
local authorities The application of a Heitai, who arrived and G. Pariane. too late for the competition, wi granted by the examicers. The reason assig having hoes weeting
fecture.
Mr. Bazay's Arabio. 10st. 121be, (Mr. Pond) Mr. Jay's Soll. 10at. 1215s..... (Mr. Deyueli) Mr. John Peel's Flatfoot, 10st, 12lb..........
Messrs, Morgan & White's White Pasun, Mr. John Peel's Grey Goose, list. Ib.........
11st. 1lb. (Mr. Sasacois)
(Mr Hough) 0.
(Mr. Heugh) Mr. Benedick's Aneroid, Ilst. 8lbs...
Mr. J.D. Humphreys's Vanquisher............
A girl was found all alon vit the street, when 10st. lbs. (Mr. Kor) Mr. Vun Tanner) Ù Mr, Tasman's Zara, 11et. 7lbs. Mr. Sampson) o Mr. Fraser Emith's Methven, list. b......
a friend of hers mesting her asked her where she Mr. Pogose's Say-a-nara, st. is
was going. She explained that she was leaving (Mr. Maclean) 0
her mother-in-law's housons she was badly treat Mr. Belbell's Frigala, 11st. 71ba.
(Mr. Bassoon) Mr. Triad's Harborer, 1096, 121ba..
Mr. J. D. Humphreya's Violent, 70st, 0th,
ad and that she was going to her husband. (hir. Greaves) (7 Six pozies entered for this race.
(Mr. Ker) 1 A fight takes plang inu temple in Eatshan (Capt. Des Vosx) 0
A good Mr. Benedick's Aneroid, 1st. 1..............
during a theatrical performance, and the delin- Mr. Borodick's Wisenere, 1st. 1lb
start was obtained almost immediately.
(Mr. Yoo Tanpor) 2 quents were bantal over to the authorities. (Mr. Hutolings) they passed the Grand Stand all were so well Mr. Lightwood's Lord Chancellor, 11sh. 7.
tegather that there was little to pick botwess for about a quarter of a milo; when Aneroid bad characters and stripped of all he had on his On galting away the ponies raced together At Chien-shan. man was waylaid by three Mr. Collingwoody o them. On turning the first bend Arabic took out aload and gradually morning the dis- The third day opened with a goal beld, the Innd, followed by Flatfoot and Vanquisher,ce let by alout a length. On rushing the first ruce. After two false starts a good send the Black Rock Fleet Foot joined Arabie, the two ran erenly together passed the village Mr. J. D. Humphreys's Vis Inertie........ off was obtained, and when passing the Stand Vanquisher took second place, and White Pash and into the straight. On neuring home Vio- Mr. Betholl's Frigate, 11st. 71bs.....
at 9lba. (Mr. Nicholls 1 for the first time, all were well together, Sell, thirt. Onpassing the sillagothe two leaders were
Habon, Vis fortire, and Frigate bons in the first still neck and neok. while Vanquisher began to pusseil the post about half a length in front of that he was trying to raiso some money in archer | Fonud, valid, he has been allowedenfor the ball. Į ont let himself out, and going in good style
A man was soon bagging, and he explained (Capt des
Voeux 2 rank. This order was kept till well round the drop away. Ou taking the straight, Arabio, who Aneroid. Mr. John Peel's Grey Goose, 11st. b. bend, when Vis Inertit fell back litla Violant was going well within hisself, put on the PRO
take steps for the recovery of his young daughter to pay the wwwxury fees for the authorities to MF. Belbell) 3 coming up and taking his plane with Grey time White Fasda esne up at a rattling pace and Flestfoot by a longth." In the mean- Mr. Boning's Springinstald, st. 126.... Goose close on him. Du -pussing the Black
who had been kidnapped. (Owner) o Rock Mr. Jay's two is still led, with ad caught Fliet Foot, Arabin, still going Mr. Lightwood's Lord Chancellor, 11st. lbs. Violent next mal Alacrity and Grey Goose asily, gradually put on the pace and rain
(Mr. Osborne) 0 hebind. On searing the village, the tail came easy winner, wille, White Pasha, who had caught Mr. Twains Faved'Or. Ust. Ib. (Collingwood up in fue style, and the race was still an open Fleetfoot, passed him and took second place. Mr. Cruickshank's MacDuff, 10st. 6lbs.....
eat. On turning into the straight Alacrity Fleetort a bad third. Time, min. 21soc Mr. Philip's Talisnau, 11st 1lb..
Capt. Sankey) came up with Violent and Soll, and Haben drop The CONSOLATION STAKES: for all benton Chiun
pod away. A splendid rane then ensued be Mr. Benedick's Post Boy, 10et. 12lbs.........
r. Woodcock) tween the two leaders, Alacrity feally winning!
by half length. Quadruped, who was wall (Capt. Hesrael ridden by Mr. Nicholl. part ou & spurt at the Dr. Pegoas'a Sayanure 1st. Sibs...
last out and took third place, Time, (Mr. Bengngun) 02min 1230. At the finish of the rheo Mr. Mr. Pogos's Sedeska, 11st. 71b. (Mr. Jordan) Hatchings, the rider of Wisenere, enterad
There was a large torn out for this moe, eleven protest against Mr. Rugg, the rider of Ilahen, horses facing the starter. There was some for foul riding oth riders were called before trouble is getting them away, and when o start the Stewards, who, after vousidering the batter Mr. Tell's Maloja, 11st. 1lb...(Mr. Regg) was made it was not a particularly good ane, decided that Mr. Hutchings's objection could not Mr. Emandon's Gone Away: 11at, 11b........ Ce passing the Grand Stand Vis Inertize tunkko.upheld, the lead. Lord Chancellor, McDaft. Frigst and Groy Gong baing aoxt, pretty much ou loval. O nearing the Rock, Frigata joinot Vi Inertim with Grey Gonse close behind. On passing the village this order was maintained. and from here to the winning post Vis Inertim and Frigate ran a sploodid nock-ad-cock. re the first named winning by a-asek. Reigate - being a good third Time, rain. 16363.
The FLYAWAY STAKES; for all Chim ponies,
weight for inchos; presions winnors at this moting. 7lbs extra; subseripticu griffius of this Season, 1888-0 slowed 516; entrance, $5. with $100 added; second pony to receive 350. Three-quarters-of-a-mile.
Mr. Burcy's Skipjack, 1st. 51b9
(Mr. Machado) 1 Messrs. Morgan and White's Silken Head,
1st. b. (Mr. Yon Tanner
Mr. Tell St, Gothard, 1st. 11b (Mr. Kuegg). Mr. Jotut Peel's Pacolet, J1st. be
5. J. D. Humphreys's Defiance, 11st. 7lbs.
Mr. J. D. aphroys's Viking, 10st, 12lbs.
Mr. John Peel's Bandsman, 12st: 7ibs.........
ponies at this meeting; weight for inches: entranos. 85, with $100 added; second pony to receive $ath. Once round.
Mr. J. D. Humphrays's Viotory, 11st. 1lb... (Mr. Ker) The Old Boys' Dunkeld, 11st, 7b.
(Mr. Greaves)
Mr. John Pasi's Vendetta, 101, 121bs
(Mr. Ruogg) 1 Mr. J. D. Humphreys's Victor, Ilsi. lib
(Mr. Ker) 2 Mossra. Morgan and White's Silken Head...
11st. 1lb. & Mr. Sid's Chaser, 11st. b. (Mr. Maclean) Mr. Graw's Daphna, Just
The Flowing is the report presented to e The zoner!
tions also came off in the She-ching pre-for the year on the usual statement of nowounds, Ou the 5th of this mou, the litary exam to husharelagere live the plassars to wahmit
The not profit on December Inst.. father, who had to proceed on busius away from $2,594.15. The geark lapail to the oceany, i
A young girl is entrusted to a herd by her 92 477.09, ut the working account for the year including $73.20 diviesca at profit and less aronet, home. On his return be found a dangiter procul that $1 per share it for your gous. She was, it appears, sold 2cx consider which will take 5,400,--belarri as a divilemi, cariad te now account. ale, $181.15, bring A collision takes place between webbate, the
The plant and machinery smaltirane of which sinks. The mer on ward working apier and the cost of 'n koptly thorough swam on share and began to palt the ople on the other boat with brickbat and stools, break tug the steersman'a hand.
The savages that auumally came to Llonchow an the first day of spring to le prosout at the seremonies did not cums this year for fear of be- ing arrested for raile nommitted by them.
In the Puu-yu district a thief was apprehend-able cint
who at first pleaded not gulity, but after a application of the bamboo at once askutledged his offence.
18th February:
pesso con aut.
en carried to ax. CONSULTING Commi
The przeunt committce, Mewers.
Crawford, J. D. Hatchison. and D. Moodin, H. in accordance with the vrticles of axelára
aligible for re-election.
n, Bad
Two graduates who applied for payment of the sim out of the fund specially kept to 110 expenses of candidates proceeling to Roking refusal by the manager of this funt, a petition wyballet- fawxamination, having been insalted by rude
the rannagar to account and ordered immediate has been forwarded to the authorities who called payment of the sum applied for
Telbe........
(Mr. Machado 0 The report with regard to the bad benith of On getting away chaser led, and the Black Rock for the first time was roached any foundation.
the time Li Hung-chong, inquities show to be devoid of was leading by a couple of lengths. On passing the Grand Stanil he was still leading, but shortly afterwardi Viator, followed by Mont Erevent and The womag-juto of to-day gives the substance pasand him. Mout Breat took the lead, and get Magistrate to all the subordinats eBoers in his (Mr. Hongh) 3 Silken Mead came up will him. The three then of the urgent instructions iwned by the Nanhai fing well away won by a couple of lengths. Victor jurisdiction to at once inspect the ambankment (Mr. Nichollscond, Silken Head bird." Tin, Sia. 17400c, at various localities in the district as a precau- HACK RACE, Cup prosouted by the Jackey Cinh; tion against any inundation that may possibly (Mr. Raynell) 6 Moser Morgan and White's White Pagka.
for hone fila Hacks or Pole Poniar, to be rid-fake plaos during the rainy season. The officers dou by residents of Hongkong who have never concerned are instructed to lose no time in mek-of her mistress, who is kept in eastody 11st. lb. Mr. Sampsam) 0 Mr Sid's Gangre 11ut. Hk My Warhamm had a winnjeg mosat in Hongkong or Chius:in the most minuta surveys in ramartine
'
weight for inckes; previouswinners of any raonany necessary repairs. r. Sid's Chesar, 1st. 4. Bassoon
to carry 7lbs, extra; distance, ones zanni; on- Courable dolny was experienced in getting the home way, and the send off was rather a
trance fue $3; ad pony to recesiva 70 per cout. of satranen feos; 3rd png, 30 per coul.. poor n the fall of the lag Ganges and M. Humphreys's Valuar. lat, 71s Chaser led, with Maloja, Vendetta, and Vistory Mr. Boynell well up, and Dunkeld a little a the roar.
(Capt, des Veuz} ] turning the test boud Chaser drew a little Capt. Den Tour's Grey Friar, 1st. 12lbs
(Mr. Buthell dr. Keygahead of his stable companion, and Vendetts and Mr. Fraser-Smith's Mao...(Mr. Collingwood)
The CHALLENGE Cur, value 100 guineae for Mr. Alex. Prica's Exeter, 10st, b
China ponies; to be won two years secu sively by a pouy or ponies the bona fide, pro- perty of the same owrior, weight for inches; nismen (fureud), 5. but optional bu sabah tion gifs this season. 1899-9; and pony to receive 70 per cent, cont. 20 per cent." and third, per cont. of entrance money. One mile and three-quarters.
Mr. John Peel's Orlando, let. b............
Mr. J. D. Haraphreys's Vigoar 1st, n...
On
Mr. Craw's Daphne, 10st. 1216 (Mr. Freaves) 3 Victory, with Maloja at their heels, went up. Mr. Pogone's Aring ato. 11st, 41b............... Mr. Baxey's Busybody, 11st. 4s.(Mr. Foud) 0 After passing the Rock Chaser fell back nud
Mr. John Peel's Pandlet, 10st 9b8..
Mr. Borey's Arabic, 1st. Ills
2
(Mr. Hung) Mr. Machado) Dr. Molean)
The CHAMPION STAKES; a forood entry for
all China ponies, winners at this meeting: optional to beaten ponies; weight for Inches entrance, $20; winburs of two PLOSH, $30; of three or more races, $50, with $100 added. One-mile-and-a-half.
. י
(Mr. Hough)
and Daphne took his place, Arabie dropped Mr. Buray's Pao Shing. Ilst. further Lepind when pausing the village, Mr. Ten Broeck's Gridiron, 11st. Wha......... Vigooremaing close behind Daphne. On turning
into the straight Orlande began to push through Mr. Baxey's Skipjack, 108 ba
h. (Mr. Pond
(Mr. Maclean) 3
(Mr. Machado) 0
(Mr. Ker)
c.
(Mr. Ruegy)
the others.. Papline put on tho puce, but Orlando still perserored, while Vigour followed Mr. J. D. Humphreys's Vengeance, 1st 1lb. his example, and after a splendid race Orlando
came in first, followed by Vigour, who pasand Mr. Tell's Mons Brivent, Ist. 19ibs. Daphne just on the post. Time, 3min.
The LADIER PURSE, for all China ponies, to be Mr. J. D. Humphreys's Vigour, 11st. Ib...
Landicapped by the Stewards; entrance, $5. Seven furlongs.
Mr. John Peel's Hotepar, list. Olb.
Mr. Sid's Gunges, 10st. 1. (Mr. Machado) 2 Mr. John Pes's Challenger, tst b........... Mr. John Peal's Fleettoot, s
(Mr. Hough) 3
th
Onlers have been issued to the Prefect sia to inspect the oxumination ball and to soard list of the necessary addition to the cells and of this repairs to the whole establishment.
A
notorious criminal, Pông-fui, was arroste d by a military offer at Ilonam, and order kave been given to the Nanhai Magistrato by the Viceroy to bring him to trial.
0
The usual illumination.took place on the 15th of this mion. Artistic lanterns were suspended in every street, and sheds were erected lit up must brilliantly. One of these sheds caught fire, (Capt. Saakey) 0 but was soon extinguished.
(Mr. Boning)
............
In the Western suburb a young girl was (Owner) found dead, ani na investigation has brought to light that she was driven by bad treatwear to commit suicide.
Mac took the lead at first, but Valour 2000 hug him with Grey Friar close bsbind, and the fermer eventually won by half a length, Gres Friar second, and fac third. Time, 2min VIOLANT". CUs, presented by J D. Han phroys, Esq.; for beaten subscript lon griffius entrance, $5; 70 per cent. to go tu 2nd pony: 50 por cont. to 3rd pony. Troo-quarters of a mile.
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Mr. Jay's Soll, 10st. 121b...(Mr. Sampson) 1 Mr. Fraser-Smith's Methven, 10st. 12lb
Mr. Madien) Mr. Maclean's Quadrapad, 10st 1lbo,........ (r. Nieboll) Mr. Syke's Strawberry Jam, 10st, 9lbs......
(Mr. Kae), Mr. W. Cruickshank's McDuff, 10st, 6lbs.
(Mr. Sirkey) Mr. Pogon's So Desk, 1st lbs.
(Mr. Jordan) Mr. Sid's Starry Night, 11st, 1lb...
(Mr. Machado) Mr. Lightwood's Lord Chancellor, Hist. 716. (Mr. Osborne) Mr. Benedick's Port Boy, 10d. 12s
(Mr Blingsby Bethell) Dir. Twain's Bore d'Or, lat. 1lb..
r. Collingwood) Soll lead from start to finish, and although hard pressed when nearing home, won by a length. Methren second, Quadroped third. Time Imío.
death is attributed to the work of evil spirits.
A doctor diad in the F'an-yà district, and his
A man who mout to try na: oxperiment with cartain larves he had plucked, is poisoned by the decoction which he brewed.
A curtain Dr. Haag war waylaid by three rob bers who tried to deprive hirs of all he had in his chair; the plucky medica refused to accede knocked down one of the rob.
and after ho
bars, the two ofliers begged for grace.
An inquiry was held into the circumstances of 3a row that occurred in a temple at Fatalan, bat the first report of the enso was not supported by the result of the subsequent investigation. In-
༢SĒR6- CHAMPION MATOOR; for winners; first prize, #30 2nd, $15; 3rd $10. Distance, One- mile-and-a-quarter.
the sodann d
covered in one of them a very valuable powl.
A man who purchase oysters at Hopan dis
The acle of a servant girl has led to the serost
A servant girl having made it her practice to Atom 2.3 122 cestody penting carry sway properties bolonging to ber stress and depositing it in a house opposite, the owner
of thethouse has now been ordered by the Na gistrul to manke good thy amount stolen.
A tiger was killed in Hosbrin-kaian and fefoled over too.
22nd February.
The leading article to-day treats of the or clusion of Chinese froin the United States. The regulations are stigmatised as most unfair and unjust, and suggestions are urged to a vebemont manner that Chinu should adopt a polley of ra- taliation, and at once expel from Chinese terri for all residents of American antiality, and proibit the settlement of any United States Citizens in the Empire.
News.
On the 37th of this moon the marriage of the Emperor is to take place, and for ten days grand illuminations will some off in Canton.
Previous the entry of the scholars in the Examination Hall at Shao Chang, the usual search was made of thoir parsons. Several of the students rofused to allow the neinls to carry ont their orûere, and even went og far as lo në- suult theto. One or two of the contumotons candidates were detented and arrested.
ABITOKE
The necounts have been audited by Mr.
LANE, CRAWFORD ́& Co.) General Boragara. Hongkong, 20th February, 1889,
ABREZACT OF ACCOUNTS, FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31ar DEBER, 1958. BALANCE SABUT.
ה 1.19:31
ans, Crawford & Co. Capital seruusk... Protes
$900,00 269.27 2,583.15
$32.650.43
ASVXTS.
17,300.00
93.8
4,124.21
300.00
500.04
4,0+0.00
S467
3,LAZ,75
100 0
$82,859.42
WORBING ACCOUNT."
0.
Real patte Stock on baud Cash Furniture Hongkong & Shangbai Baik current account Hongkong & Shanghai Bank deposit acrobat
nearance Rexpired Outstanding accounts, 158. /7 Pulstanding accounts, 1888 Fetty cash
Exposes acroant Fugl account .... Seli con stock accouat Commission account Taxes aequunt Profit and loan
Insurans ciunt..
Salaa..... Interent scorint.
A msn roturaing from a dinner party in more Outstanding count
or lesa high spirits, walks into the river, but for
dood there turned out to bo ranch ado about notunately bo was saved. thing
A few days back a junk was drifting, down river to the latense surprisa of the caplain sud erow, who had mule hör fast. They, however, soon discovered that the anchors had been stolen and the chain out in two
A small bout containing two or three passeu- gers was attacked by thiorus, and considerable Property was cade away with. One of the pas kougars who hail about two hundred tuels on Lis.
in
While cash were being thrown to the actors
theatre a few coins bit a man, and thus gave rise to a lond altercation.
A dispeto takes place in a tea shop between s customer and one of the masters en account of an alleged surcharge.
A large number of carp were purchased Intely and set at literty by would-be performers of meritorinis deeds.
20.10
10.40
357.46
177.55
$19,607.75
0.
16,800.00
20.0
9,162.70
$19,677.75
PROFIT AND Loss AccpUNT.
attending seżounta....... Balance 414 48-19 Tra
3,000.00
170.71
258415
SON.SU
3,199.09
2,477.63
78.20
Dividend, 1957
A man warned in his dream of tae presence of aluse from last year large fortune in the grounds of his houses, in Working acet titul soarele the next morning at an early Dividende onlaimed hour, and actually decovered a large jar con-
person hul s presence of mind to threw the bandie into the river. I afterwards szoccoded in fishing it unt
Another beat was atineked and several han-taining money. dreds of dollars taken anzy.
Three robbery cases orourred at Tsin Hing.
$5.694,80
In one of them a man was killed by the volbars. The CHAIRMAN said-Gentlemen, you baro 19th February.
In a village in Hsiang Shan premeditated mud the raport and sinement, of accounts before A long argument on the Four Hooks opens the stack pou a house was repulsed by the palion, you for suns tims, and I propons to take them who suveeeled in killing several of the burglars, as last year, except that we have nothing to carry as road. The accounts are very much the gamo paper of to-day. It is shown iu very detail while the rest managed to get away. form that the chief and foremost, in fact the only.
A proclamation has been issued by the Fm-yu as in the previous year. As stated in the report, purpose of the Four Books is intended to incite Magistrate asking bankers to nisko application everything is in good order and we are prepared people to forsake evil, to exhort them to become for the collection of land tax for Gormument. to undertako as mucb-work us we can obtain. £ rood, and to-admonish them to perform- good,- virtuous, and meritorious, deeds by exponading to them vielce în all its beyutine, ita mērīta, and its attractions.
(Mr. Jordan) Dunkel esma up with the leaders. Ou passing Mr. Gray's Kingston, 10st. 12lbs the village and turning rennd to the straight Victory, Dinkeld, and Muluja were well in a line. Victory thom prostai ahead, followed by The C. C.'s Palapoosa, 11at. tibs........ Mr. Tell's Maleja, 11st. 11b...(Mr. Sarapson) 3 Mr. Teu Broeck's Gridiron, 10st. 121bs......
Daakeid and Malcis. When about 3 yards Mr. Osborne's Excelsior, tost. 12lbs..... from home Maloja fouled Dnakell, Dunkeld, Again a good start and a finem. On rotting however, wantahu, and came in second, Victory Mr. Emaden's Gone Away, Hat 1lb.........
(Mr. Hoaghaway Arabic took the sail, the rost being in winning by a neck and Yendotta coming in a line, with Gridiron last. Ou cearing the Black bad third. Time, 1min. 55sen At the close of (Mr. Graves) Rock for the first time, Dupline joined Arabio, the race Mr. Gresses, the rider of Deckeld, and Gridiron came up with the others. On lodged a protoal against Maloja’a rider, Mr. (Mr. Hart Buck) 0 passing the Black Rock, Baerbody put on a
Ruegg, for foul riding. The Stewards will give spurt und came close on the heels of Gridiron.hoir decision in the matter this morning. (Mr. Kar) 0 When passing the village the tail came up Mr. Frasor-Smith's Rosy Maru, 1st. 176. again, and all were well in lion on coming up. Mr. Maclean) the straight, Arabic and Daphne leading. Mr. John Fools Honesty, 10st. 12lbs...... Arabic gradually increased his distance, and (Mr. Rayuel) 6 on turning the band was leading by about two Mr. Triad's Forerunnor, 11at. lbs.......
lengths, Daphne being next, and Vigour, (Mr. Boltonjes) Busybody, and Gridiron being in a-line, third, Mr. John Peel's Orlando, 11st, Jib.............. Mr. Fraser-Smith's Lochin rr. 10st. 12lbs.. On aouring the Rock Arabic began to slachou.
(Cspt. Hearne) Araín a zurge fold, twelve ponies starting The ponies gavo the starter considerable tronbin and when he finally got them away. the end off was rather s pour ous. On starting kipjack; Maloja nad St. Gothard took the lead, and when the Black Rock was rayahed the first named was leading by a good bit. Ou ranching the Village, Maloja and S. Gothard closed up nearer, while Paolot began to come ont of the crowd, with Sitkan Mead well at his hools. On coming intre
(Mr. Sassoon! the straight Pacolat closed with Maloja, and St
Mr. John Pest'a Laspyear, 10st. 12lb Enthard dropped away behind Silkon Skipjock then put on the pcs. Nalejs followed
(Mr. Sampson) suit and Paolet teok bird place. When within
(Mr. Reynell) 1 Mr. John Peel's Bandemov, llet, Alb......... (Mr. Nicholl) 50 yards from home, Silken feed came up with Brush, but failed to cach Skipjac, who won
Mr. Reynell) 0 by shont a length, Silken Mead taking second Mr. Ess's Bicycle, 11st. 01.... (Mr. Sassoon) Merere. Morgan and White's Silken Head, place and Maloja third. Time, loin. iso. Me. Enandin's Gone Away. 1st 7iba.....
11st. b. (Mr. Von Tanuor The WELTER PLATE; for al
ponies; wright.
(Mr. Nicholl) 0 Mr. Triad's Forerunner, 1st, 4lba............ 12st; previous winners at this meeting. lbs. Mr. J. D. Humphreys's Vespasian, 10st. 7be.
(Mr. Greaves) 0 extra putrance, 85, with-8100 added. One
(Me. Ker).
As usual, a great deal of interest entred in Mr. Ten Broeck's Gridiron, 1086. 4lbs .................... mile
Mr. Tell's St. Gobbard, list. On.
this race. A good start was made, Skipjack
(Horso) -1 (Mr. Sampson) taking the lead as soon as it was effected, Mr. Baxoy's Arabio. Dat. Lib....(Ah Sou) Mr. Regnell 1 Mr. Benedick's Melapi, 10st, b
and mude is running for his stable com-
Mr. John Peel's Bandsman, st. 41h......... Me Hart Buck) panion, the Derby-wisser, who was in the recond
(Mr. Pirate)--3 (Mr. Groavos) 2 Mr. Fraser-Smith's Loobiavar, 10st. Gib..... rank when aluat half the distance of the first Mr. J. D. Humphreys's Victory, 10s!. 11b..
(Mr. Maclean) 0 round was covered. As they seared the Black
(Peter) Rock Orlando pashed up and came on eran Mr. Baxey's Bombshell, 10st. 12bs...(Boots)
A lofty archway in bamboo and rating was r. Greaves) forms, with Skipjack. Skipjack then dropped Mr. Pogosa's Banagal, 10×6 lb...(Ah Tuo .
up with Orlando, closely followed by Gridiron, Arabic load at the first, the others being weil Yamen as a proof of the reverence in which His Owing to the refractory behaviour of Ganga Bandiwan, and Challonger. As they turned they with the exception of Bandsman, who, follow. Majesty is held and of the rejoicings fell for ing that has been witnessed, so far, thuring the falso ataria.
the ponies were not got away until after several bend for the straight Pao Sbing and Orlando ing bie al tacties, dropped to the few. When the forthcoming marriage of the young Em
When the flag at last all, Flint- mesting. The horses were got into line almost font took the lead, with Ganges close up, the Pao Shing responded, but amidst the and Handsmas, ko bad been gradually coming for the public that matters coming in Quir
were going neok-and-neck. Orlando then put on scaring the village Gridiron caught Arabio peror Krang Su. at once aud an excellent start was made. Aarest being pretty evenly distributed. Un torn-greatest excitement Orlando draw away and won! up. got into third place. The
The officera in charge ofthe tithing boud station they passed the Grand Stand for the first timing the first baud Ganga canght Flostiout and sily from the Derby winner. Gridiron a bad girdod ay a certainty for him, but ble rider jurisdiction should be reported in a 'potition performance of Gilbort and Sullivan's Opera revalan. If there are no other questionis, I bog to
The Engkong Choral Society repeated their the whole field was pretty nearly in line. On the two leaders raced together till the Blackbird Time, 3min. 12. getting to the first band Melapi and Senegal Rook was passed, Hotspar in the meantime
wood his whip, and the pouy gave up, allowing which should be handed to the deputies them-
Iohnthe" at the Theatre Royal, on Saturday wers leading with Dunkeld socoud and Bands haring cumg up to second place. Ou Besting The NIL DESPELANDUM STAKES for all beaten Gridiron and Arabic to pass him in the order selves and not be left at the various offices or evening, the Bud instant, te à crowded boner mau last. This order was kept till bearing the the village Gauges drew away from Tical- subscription griffins of this season, 1888-89;
usme Time, min. 41800.
Landed to the underlings, for fear of extortion The pies on the whole went very well, and Rock when Dunkeld came up with Senegal, with foot and lod, while Hotspur and passed
the aulence was evidently an appreciative Joker close bebiad, Bandaman having in the Fleetfoot by the time the village was left boind.
The POLO CUP; prosented by the Hongkong and miscarriage of justion.
Mr. WHRILLER proposed the re-election of Jockey Club for bonafide polo ponies, the proper
A man in the city wout about with nu insect and a friendly one. There were pus or two the Consulting Committee. meantime fallen quite ten lengths to the rent of On tarning into the straight Hotspur camo on;
ty of and to be ridden by members or honorary Kopt in a glass bowl be insect was said to changos in the cast that played the opera on Mr. DENSON seconded, and the motion was members of the Polo Club; distaure half- the whole.he Black Rock being passed, as eren terms with Ganges, and the two raced to
be able to foretell any ohmages in the weather.the previous occasion. One of the most im-carried. they neared the Villago, Budsman began to gather to within a dozen yards of the post, when
(Mr. Maclean) 1
mile; catch weights over 11st. lbs, entrance
Grest prowds wore attracted by what was portant was in that of the title rols, which
Mr. WOODIN proposed the re-election of Mr. pail up in fine style, and before the turn into the Hetapur gradually came to the front and nuded Mr. Twain's Rêve d'Or, Hạt. Üb............ $575 per cent of the stakes to the second, susidered a wonderful insert.
was previoudy Billed by Miss Sangster, but Whealler as auditor. straight was made he had come close upon the winner by half length Fleetfoot Lock thit. Buray's Pathan, 10st. 12lbs. (Mr. Sampson) 3 Mr. Slingsby Bethell's Frigate, Hat, Gibe...
(Mr. Collingwood) 2
and 25 per ount. to the third pony.
Mr. DENSO seconded. tails of the leader. Dunkeld now made a spurt, place. Time, Imin. 51seu.
The motion was carried, and this concluded and Senegal seconded, but Bandsman coming The NAVY CC presented by officers of H.M. Syke' Strawberry Jam, ist. 71hs.......
business, (Mr. Coxon) 0 Capt. Dos Vœux's Groy Friar, 11at, dīva.............. Beat, for all China ponies; weight for inthis; Mr. Perse'a Sayonara, 10st. 12lbs. (Mr. Pond) 0 previous winner at this meeting of one resa, Mr. Cruickshank's MacDuff, 10st. 61b......... fir. Whitehead's Reindeer, 11st, s
(Mr. Sunkoy) 0 three or more races. ba extra; mer-starters Mr. Boning's Springinstiek), Jóut: 1213s..............
(Mr. Collingwood at this meeting excluded; entrance B10; second
Capt. Gore's Dandy, 11st 61bsOwner pony to receivo bat of the entrance money. Mr. Philippi's Talisman, stb. (Mr. Enogg) Mr. Wooloook's Baddha, 11st. 6lbs.
(Owner) 0 Capt. Reynold's Cocktail, 13st. Mr. (Gray) Que wile.
Mr. Lightwood's Chancellor, Lei, 71bs, ...... Mr. Pogoso's Seungal, Flat 1lb. (Mr. Sasart 1
[Mr. Weedoook)
property. (Mr. Omborne) 9 Capt. Fletcher's Soareszow, 11st. Olbs........ Mears. Morgan and White's Silken desd.
Mr. Tasman's Zars, 11st. Tlbs. (Mr. Greaves) 6
While the military students practised with the the part a few more times, Her impersona of tea from Foochor for the season 1888-80- 11st. 1tb. (Mr. Von Tapour) Mr. Maclean's nudruped, 10st. 12lbs.
(Mr. Fietelier) sword one of them wounded his leg in a serivas tion, as it was on the short notion, loft very Mr. Armstrong's Bouquet, 12st. 2lbs........
little to be desired. Her acting thronghout was London. (Mr. Nighol). O (Mr. Ker) 3 Mr. Bethell's Frigate, 11st. 7lbs. .....
((Owner) _ 0 Ae the crops of lichees hay: toon very bad good, and her singing was aleo satisfactory. Her Americ Ou gotting away, the whole ran together for these last few years, nameron trese have been best effort was the randering of "He loves in Northward... (Capt. Des Voeux) ✪ edis distance, when Frigate and Gray Friar felled and sold as firewood. Mr. Jay's Soll, at 121be (Mr. Reynell) came to the front, and it was evident that the
the second set, which was a thoroughly artistic Mr Denedick's Post Boy, 10st. 12lbs. Mr. Sid'e Starry Nights, 11st. lib........ (Mr. Tanner)
Mr. Sid's Ormonde,............
(Mr. Maclado)
Mr. Bany's Joker, 12et. Olb. (Mr. Machado) The Old Boys' Dunkeld, 11xt. 10lbs.
The Old Hoy's Dunkeld,-12st.0tb-
Mr. Pogosa's Senegal, 12st. lb. (Mr. Sassoon) 3
Mr. Benedick's Melapi, 12st. 0.
(Capt Des Voeux) 0 This rece produed the fuest exhibition of rid
Mr. Tell's Maloja. 12st. Oth. (Mr. Sampson) r. Tell's Mort Blanc, 11st, Olb. (Mr. Rugg) of behind, and male way for Pao Shing, who entas Mr. Benedict's Wiscore, 10st. 116. (The Toad) erected by contributions outside the General's
between thon passed the post a winner by a length, Dunkeld being soond, and Senegal. third. Iue,, min. 10jero. Mr. Eynell bas given as some fine exhibitions of rkling this year, but the ability and judgment be displayed in this race would bo very hard to beat.
THIRD DAY, 22nd February.
albe, extra of two races, 71b...extra; and of
The third day opened with anything but bright prospects as regards the wether. If looked very dark and threatening in the early Mr. J. D. Humphreys's Tistory, Ilet. lib. moring, and just before the first roog was ran.
a heavy shower of rain fell. Luckily, however, Mr. Euzay's Bombshell, 11st. Sibs. (Mr. Pond) 0
the min Me Joku Feel's Vendetta, 10st, 12ibs.....................
by the time a start was mudo
(Mr.
ceased, and although the day was not quita
Mr. Hough) so bright its predecessors, it alesred 'ap Mr. Juka Peel's Bandsman, Hist. libs... wonderfully, es the day wore on. Owing to the threatening state of the weather, however, the at- The field gat sway to a capital start, and joms- tendauce wra not so good for the first two races diately Senegal led the way. By the time the first as on previous days, but as the rain kept off and bend of the course was ruanded he was leading by the weather brightened, large numbers began "a length, followed by Vistory, Silken Mend, sad
outrance; 85; with $10 added for the first pony, and $50 for the seminat, pony; weight for inches. Half-a-mile.
Mr. Fraser Smith's Glonnairu, 10st. 12lb........
was now ru
(Owner)
1
(Owner)
3
trial.
Anoler thief caught and kept in stoly for think-E-have-nothing-slae-to-say-but-if-anyone-
has any question to put 1 shall be pleased ta A missing child was restored to his auther by swar it some shopkeepers who made proper sourch.
"IOLANTHE" AT THE TREATKE
ROYAL, HONGKONG:
Air. WOTTON-I suppose the laud of the Cou- pany is of greater valus than is put down in the Account..
The CHAIRMAN--Cortsinly. The land east- ward has necessarily increased in value.
Mr. WOTTON--It has not been revalued ? The CHAIRMAN—ÑO.
Mr. WorTus-Should at it be revalund ? -- The CHAUHAN-There is not very much to
move the adoption of the roport and accounts.
Mr. MCCALLUM' seconded. Carried quanimously.
A child was born with a horn two or three in-which on this occasion was taken by Mise W. ches bigh is parents were no less distressed Hareland, win, it will be reinewbered, played so than anxious to get rid of their deformed off creditably as Leila, one of the fairies in the the spring. The child, however, soon sitcombed. former productions. That character Miss A servant girl disappeared from a house, and Bazeland represented so woll, that we predicted the master was host to institute inquiries when she would all larger part to good ad Le man servant pat Lim off by saying that she vantage when opcasion offered. Min Bang was all right and would soon ecmis book. A few sfer being absent from the Colony, the hours afterwards, the mann servuot disappeared, opportunity centred, and we were not dis and it was soon discovered that the two servanta appointed In certain small points. Miss-Has». had colluded and run away with considerable land was not perfect, bat these in perfections figures of the shortage and excess in the export would certainly disappear when the had played
manner.
THE EXPORT OF TEA FROM FOOCHOW.
We have been favoured with the following
Southward
An inquiry was held at the Nubai Magistrato's performanco fromevery point of view, and the on ao lay between them. The two rood, neak Yamen luts a charge brought against a notorious coreske revoivodat the conclusion was thoroughly and neck to the finish and it was not a certainty thief, called Li. The culprit admitted his guilt, well deserved. With a little more training Min which bad won till the Frigate'e number weat
'Haseland will, if she goen: well her first Australia... ap first. Mr. Ker) 0 MATCH. Valours. Mao; distance, once round.
20th February.
performance promises, become one of the most Cape Mr. J. D. Humphreys's Valour (Ker) 1
prominest and able members of the Society. Mr. Fraser-Smith's Mac (Moolean) Isiang han joins the people in his juris- ing personage of the piece. Her
A proclamation issued by the Magistrate of Miss Stepani as the Queen, was again the load-
This was the largest feld-sixteen horses with the exception of the Valley fitakes, of any that
'G
Has Tolos
Snoar.
10,459,500
1,345,000
£70 600 7,662,000
Jbm. 20.043.32J
EXCELS,
Total short shipped 18899.
339.500 147,300 19,230,700
1: 20.031.500