DESTINATION
up on the Isadora at Probst's Corner, and experience and shown that the spirit did not nlm. Amanuensis, Savorgake and Middlemarch made wuya move him to ried at the proper moment. a struggle for places. Sir Galahad came ou imax led the start, Ebino almost with him. with gradual but steady strength, and only and Naboghligh, who came last took thỏ took the lead from Amantensie, who bad row trouble to jump a couple of feet higher than lieved Lord Harry of it, as they name into the the partially broken down burdle required. At straight. Foi Yuen, he intended to win, the next hurdle Rhino and Coup d'Etat stayed too long, and only acceeded in coming swerved to the right, while Apollyon, showing in fourth, Red Cent, who had stood pretty well similarly forward disposition in the other for a time, being fifth. Sir Galahad won a direction, burled-bia-rider-into the ditch, LONDON via SUEZ CANAL eplendid race by a length and a half, Aman-whence be emerged dyed of a muddy colone. NEW YORK uonate and Alexia haring a severe tueste for "high effectually obscured, the blue and white SAN FRANCIS00 places. The time, Sn. Wis., has only once boops, Beino and Coup returned to innke apo Doy been equailod, by Rough Diamond in 1870, and for their omission, and meanwhile Climax nod the race was wen by Coronet last year in 8,20 Atatenoraft sped merrily over their course,
-THE BENERS PLATE keeping shoulder to aboneter and rising to their
Value, $200-Presented by several Members
Do.
Do. jumps with the symmetrica! from of a pair of BANGKOK, of the Shanghai Pnos Chub.--For all Obinahorses in a bas-relief. The ebanece began to MANILA,
Do. Ponies, not utierwee entered as this Meeting, ook in farcar of Statesmfty but at the sixth and that have never been placed in any Itaco. hurdle be swerved, and Climaz taking it will. TOKOHAMA..
Weight, 100k 7lbs-Extrance, The-Once his wonted unflinabing atazdinses, the race SHANGHAI AND rouid;
became his. Statesoraft to due coures became SHANGILAT.........
Do secoud, and the others, with the exocption of Apollyon, all came in..
Mr. Harvey's gwy Humbell, IDat. 71b....... 1 Prakcir'e grey Sam Slick 10st. 71. 9 Lupas' grey Wan Wang 10st, Tib There was again a good field brought out for the Members Plate, and thongh ponies were named, the rage was regarded us upon the whole ona which gave a fair feld and little favour to
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The results of the third day, na published by the NO. Harald, in se follows c
1.THE GREAT NORTHERN HANDIGAR fr. Drakair'e Fagloman.
1.3
i
all entrants. The false starts were antorta-Mr. Fangus' Bon Deri, untely nuwerone, and gave a few of the jockeya Mr. Head'a Kavonsbee.
considerable trouble, but at last a tolorably fair Distance One mile and a half. Timo, 3m. one was managed, which, the cockung French-308.
2-THE TOUTAL'S CUP.
man "toate io mame chose" seized cleverly: Mr. Grove's Grasshopper..... Sam Slick looking after bis interests also with a slickness worthy the abrewd Mr. Voiteb's Horncastle.. clock unker. Tumhammer got left behind, Mr. Low's Sir Launcelot, ant нs te was paing the Stables, his ridor, for the second line to-day, got a spill, hating been previously thrown when Vol winged his erfatio fight through the rails, The unlucky jockey was aft on the Couero, stunned by his fall, but happily, us it after. wards provad, not seriously injured, while bi pony, relieved of the veut of a rider, follow. ed the race eagerly and took a place at the fish, As the fald came mund opposite the Stard, Hare hell drew up on Guiding Star and Sam Slick. Tantur, &c., had to give way, and Maravedi advance towards the Mounment, Godolphin and Wen Wang also taking a place in the race. Harebel improved on the straight and won finely, notwithstanding Bam's utmedst efforts, while Wan Waag best Guiding Stur for third, Maravedi near the latter.-Tinë, 2m. 44). 4TH GERMAN CHALLENGE OUT. Velna, 100 Guineas Presented by several members of the German Comonuity of Shang. hai.To be won two cerassitivo Spring Meet- ings by a pony or ponies the bona fide property of the anme owner-Estranse Tle. 10 wich, Send Pony at each feeling to receive Tla. 5 from the fund. Last Pony to pay third Pony's entranco-Weight, 10st. One mile and
Distance-One mile.. Time-2m: 18.
3-THE KO-PU-ÇA'U CUP, Mr. Darkair'e Fei-Yaen........ Mr. Low's Bir Galahad............... Mr. Jos. Dawson's Red Cent.....
Distance--Two miles. Time, du, đắú. ;
THE JOCKEY ČOP. Mr. Grove's Grasshopper....... Mr. Morriss' Statesoraft,. Mr. Low's King's And..............
Distance-Three-quarters of a Mile. Tige
THE CONSOLATION CUP. Mr. Jos, Dawson's Aluzi............... Mr. Morrise Screw........ Mr. Fungos' Cocorico
u hai.
1m. 334...
Distance-Oroe Round. Time, m. 1.
6-THE CHAMPION. SWEEPSTAKES. Mr. Grove'a (trasshopper... Mr. Sebrofa Kwo-pt-co ́n.. Mr. Drakoir's Fei-Luen........
Distancs-One mile and a quarter. Tinie, 21. 4218.-
THE SOCAMULN. Dr. Dawn'e Winning Hazard...................... Mr. Morries Statgeoraft... Mr. Llbert's Little Billee.....
AGRICULTURALISTS IN RUSSIA
Pall Mall Gazette) · A Russian paper publishes a very despond.
Mr. C. Aileve chesnut Cakes & Ate 10st Ølb.. 1 Mr. Henry's dun Sleepy Hollow, 10st 2lb...... Mr. Drakoir'e shes of Lord Harry, 10st 0h... 3
A selet-Seld was made up for the Germaung article en the condition of the agricultural Challenge, but containing elements which pro classes of the Empire. These clauses, il mised a good race, Sleepy Hollow was favourite, sage, "pay no lose then 274,000,000 roubles to and Mfr. Attch's pony was leo looked upon the Gororoment in tires, and if we consider as likely, Lord Harry with his wonted that since 185f the country bas beau at peace, petuosity made the rouning on a flying lead that the number of recruite lovied yearly given by Iris, retaining front place till after has been comparatively small, that aerface bes Uary bad qased the Sauter. Sicepy Hollow. been abolished, and labour has been emancipat neantine lingering in the war, woke up to ed from duce which formerly restricted its he work, and promised, when he had got rid of activity, and that the empire bas been pro. bis sleepiness, to give the others a bollow boat-vided with a huge network-of-railways-which- ing Going gradually up, be took the lead po they passed opponite the Stand on the further ade, while Cake and Ale alto proved too much for Land Harry. These threo Tude on amicable terms, however, dowu by the Murument, and only as they approached the last corner did they become confirmed in their respective placza. No. 2 geve the winner a severe race up Whilst du which he lost by half a length, while Harry came in leistely third. Time, inta; young and old, corored with dirty sheep. Bt. Side. Screw, a pony the proporty of the skius, sleep together with their domestic animals same owner, baring on this event at last Spring on the same boards. There are whole districts Meeting, pecume the prize is actually where bathing is unknown, and change of lines carried off this time.
is regarded as Jusary, Black bread, mixed with all sorts of foreign ingredients, cabbage. oup, and milk, are the regular food of our poasuntry. As for the cuttle, every one who usa travelled in the interior of the Empire knows that they bare enormously diminished in numbers. Wo have, as has been wittily said, moro Councillors of State thun town. That
THE MERCHANTS CUP. Value, $200 Presented by the Mérohante of Shanghei For Olina Ponies only-Wiu nners in Hougkong or Shanghai, at or since the Auluan eating, 1873, 5lbs. extra for each race won.Weight for incbus as per sale Entrance, T. b.Three quarters of u mle Mr. Head's grey Ravenshoe Boat. 7lb Morriss chassnt Serew 10t, 8lb Ten Broeck'schermt Comanche 1lat.
enables corn to be rapidly transferred from fertile districts to barren ones, it would seem that there must be an innrease in the general prosperity. But instead of the we are assured by all who are well informed on such subjecta that, witbalewindividual exceptions, our pensanta are, on the average, no better off now than they were thirty or forty years ago. The great masa of our people livetike ahorde of sevages in emok
1 the physical condition of the masses has de
2 teriorated, and the musenlar power of the aver 3aga peasant is less than it was, is shown at The thirty-four entries were much reduced each levy of recuita.
There was sa timo ere the fileume ont. Ravenshoo was award-when- we used to boast of the gigantic strength cd the Merchants Cup by anticipation, and and robust healthiness of our peantry; but walked away with Leusity. Obtaining the loud no one has such illnaibas now, Since there at the slur hé beld it all the way through. have been surgeons and truined suraes in our Comanche made a raid, on the run between the villages, we know that they are neats of disease. Corner and Hone, and some of the others raced Fow fearful ta the mortality, and how few of awiftly, one of the blties, Luy Pren or Hermoar pensanta crer attain advanoce ago." castle, taking a fair position for a time. Erl King and Brine were also in the race, but lont their places to the two other chestnuts, Screw and Comanche. Time, m. S
-THE FAKED CUP.
Valse, Tls. 240-Prescated by the American Residents, and T. 75 added-For all China Ponies, Weight for inches as per scale.-Win- nére ut this Meeting of a Race of one wile or under to carry ba, extra, if over a mile ibs. extra; pepelice not accumulative-Entrance; Tie. 10. Disney, Two miles,
relations between France and Germany, is the A significant eridence of the new and botter fot that the Emperor and Empress, the Crown' Prince Biainerak, were among those present at Prince, the Imperial Princes and Prizesses, and
grand soirée at the French Embassy..
COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE,
MAY 5TH,
TANING,
New Pathu, $5971 to $602), quiet; Old Pat
Mr. Heary's du Shepy Hollow 10ut 81b...... 1, 8645 to $550, quiet; New Benares, $550 to
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Low's proy Siz Galabad 1lat-b... 23555, quiet; Old Benares, 8550 to $555, quiet Rebrof's white Snowdrift Het 5lb... 3 Malwa, 590 to $600, in gund demand, first. Troy's chestunt Plebe Net St..... O quality drag wanted. Sales to some extent at Snowdrift and Sin Gulabel were considered $590 cash, exbject to inspection and approval. to be much more than a watch for the other Olosing rate, $595 easb, for good drug." two, but Snowdrift being evidently not up to the mark, the chances were considered to, be pretty even between the Hollow and the Knight. Snowdrift started off with the race, collared for a time by Fishe, but the latter's jockey finding bis puny too eager for a two-mile event restrained him severely. This regimen, bew evar, he appeased to carry on too long, and by the time the running actually commenced Flèche was disgusted with bis work. Snowdrift raa steadily in the van till the ibre-quarter was Chinees usurance Company-$25 per share reached on the second round, the pace.
Union Insurance Society of Canton, now shares China Traders' Insurance Company's Shares
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China and Japan Marine Insurance-Tis. 112
*950 per share premium,
per share,
Wesercing, very gently sept it. As thin. premiangngen an nå, metal, m
#longbow Life Insurance Company' # Share=
praealed the last corner bu dambad appeared $325 per share premium.
to be forcing Snowdrift to yield bim precedence, China Fire Insurance Company's Shares-839 And the Sleepy one began to get more litely.
per share premium,
For Sale.
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THOMPSON
BEG to call attention to their extensive As. SORTMENT of NEW GOODS" just
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WHITE CAMBRICE, JACONETS, MUS- LINETS, and BRILLIANTES.-
LAWNS, GRASS CLOTHS, and HOL LANDS.
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A Selection of
LINERY, in the Latest Novelties.
ELEGANT SPANISH COMBS and MIL-
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LADIES' and CHILDREN'S BOOTS and
33, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL. 440 Hongkong, 18th March, 1873.
FINE
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Also a few copies of the GRAMMAR of the
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PORTER.
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ARE
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̈660: Hongkong, Sth May, 1875.
FOR SHANGHAI AND HANKOW, HE Russian Steier
THE
"TOEIHATCHOFF,"
Do Witt, Master, expected here from Singapore on or about the 8th instant, will have quick despatch as abou
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THE O
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TOKOHAMA
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masivrilatore,.
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TIBE above granite floored DOOK, of the
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Hongkong, 28th April, 1873.
It is harchy notified that, a British Post Oflee having been established at Emy-no, closed Maits vill, in future be exchanged between the British JOHN FORSTER & Co.,
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o., &, can be obtained on application
are as follows, viz.
$78
Mav S.
EY SPECIAL APPOINTMENT_
TO HIS EXCELLENCY IS GOVERNOR,
AND
To H. J. H. THE GRAND DUKE ALEXIS OF RUSSIA.
T. N. DRISCOLL, CIVIL, NAVAL, & MILITARY TAILOR, WOOLLEN DRAPER, HATTER, HOSTER, AND GENERAL OUTFITTER. 45 and 47, Queen's Bond, next in Oriental. #f109)
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LACE BANDKERCHIEFS. LADIES and CHILDREN'S UNDER CLOTHING and BABY LINEN,
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NOTICE.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.
PAQUEBOT POSTE-FRANCAIS,
WE Company's Steamship THE
"IRAOTADDY"
Captain Bourdon, will be despatched for
SHANGHAI, shortly after her arrival from Europe.
O. BERTRAND,
Principal Agost 697 Hongkong, 3rd May, 1873.
THE A1 British Steamer
FOR SAN FRANCISCO (direct) Туна
"CANTON,"
BY APPOINTMENT TO ·
HE, SIR ARTHUR KENNEDY, Governor of Hongkong;
AND, TI H. 1. H. THE GRAND DUKE ALEXIS OF RUSSIA.
Invites inspection of his large Collection of VIEWS of FooCHOW, SWALDW, HONGZONG, CANTON, BRG MACAO
WYNDHAM STREET,
} 6m] (Formerly occupied by Athletią (lub.) [513
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-Newspaper.
if unde: 1 ounce.
"
2
4
13
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ay
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It is heroby notified that henceforward the passage on letters addressed to Newfoundland, which must be paid in advance, will be un fol- loze, viz.
When forwarded via cute each donace.
Brindisi
When forwarded via Marseilles.......
When forwardad vial
Southampton...go.
General-Post-Office,
+28
-F, W. MITCHELL..
Foshuaster General,
Hongkong, 32nd February, 1878.
It is bereby notifed for general information, THE Bakery hiiberty called KUNG-wonor that the Postage on Lettere addressed to Nor
KEE, No. 21, in Endicott's Lane, was ce- way, when forwarded vin Southampton, will tablished by the co-partnere KwONG-SING-honceforward be 30 cents for each balf cunce," roza and KWONG-ON-TONG, but as KONG which way either be paid in advance, or it may SHING-TONG.desired to retira from the basiness be left to be collected on delivery of the Letters. on Sed moon, 17th day, (15th April, 1873,) Unpaid Letters will be subject to an additional after due settlement of all accounts ho trans, churge on delivery. fered his interest in KWONG-UN-TONG, and the
F. W. MITCHELL,·
name of the Bakery has been abanged from
Postmaster Ganerul.
Hongkong, August, 1870
J. Jaques, Master, expected from Shanghai on KUNG-WO-HÓP-K to KUNG-WO-OEKEN. General Post Office the 5th fast, will have immediato despatch as From and after the date of transfer the goods,
above.
For Freight or Caliu Frasilge, apply to
RUSSELL & #o. 688 Hongkong, 1st May, 1838.
COOMAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY,
FOR LONDON via SUEZ CANAL. THE Company's Steamship
*DIOMED
will be despatched on or about the 10ch instant, | Insurangų rieka accepted on behalf of the Com
pany es under :-
On Tea 32/6 all riska, 23. *, F.P.A.
Silk 19 do,
Cargo laken at through rates for New York and Mediterranean Foris, Apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Apenie.
108 688 Hongkong. Ist May, 1873
STEAM FOR BANGKOK,
(If seroient inducement offers will call at BAIGONJ HE Steamship
THE
UPERIOR MALVASIA WINE, in one the above port.
-đóżeu cases.
Do: MOSCATEL DE SETUBAL
do.
Do. PORT WINE, (Vintage 1840) do. Do.
1947) do. 1860,) do.
Do,
Do.
"DANUBE,"
stock-in-trade, and all known debts of the shop became the property of Kung-WO-ON-KES, and It is hereby notified that beneforward the KWONO-SHING TONG bas ro interest in the postage on letters addressed to Norway, when. business. If any debt not known dne to any forwarded vik Southampton, will be 3 cents pereon, whether foreigner or native, the party per half-ounce, prepayment optional. Unpaid contrasting it only will be responsiblo For-festers will be subject to an additional charge. fear of say dispute in futuro, this notice is ou delivery. given,
·KUNGWOON-KE÷ 7d681 Hongkong, 1st May, 1873.
STEAM FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG, POINT DE GALLE, ADEN, SUEZ, MALTA, BRINDISI, ANCONA, VENICE, MEDI- TERRANEAN PORTS, AND SOUTHAMPTON;
ALSO, BOMBAT, MADRAS, CALCUTTA, AND AUSTRALIA. THE PANINGULAR AND ORIENTAL, STRAM NAVIGATION COMPANY'S Steamship ***MADRAS,” Captain J. BERNARD, with Her Majesty's Malls, Passengers, Specie, and Cargo, will leave this for the above places on SATURDAY, the 10th May, it noon. for Spacia and Parcels at the office until 2 .M. on Cargo will be received on board until 9p.m.,
Captain Hopkins, will have quick despatch For Freight or Passage, apply to
TACK-MÉE &..
Agenita 17 & 18, Frays Was 108 074 Hongkong, 1st May, 1873.
FOR SHANGHAI, THE British Steamer THE
Do
Apply to
J. M. V. nz FIGHTSFREDO,
Chamerry Lane, No. 5.1 Im 66 Hongkong, 20th April, 1878.
F. W. MITCHELL,
----Flextuuselor General.
General Post-Office, .
Hongkong, 2nd February, 1872
It is hereby notified that henceforward the -- postage on letters addressed to neumar's, when forwarded via Southampton; will be 28 cente per ballance, prepayment optioun: Copaid fetters will be subject to an additionsbebürge on delivery,
F. W. MITOMELL.
Postmuster General
General Post-Ofice,
Hongkong, And February, 1978,
The Post Office of Victoria(Australia) baving given notice to the General Post Office in Lon don that articles of Jewellery received in that the undersigned considers it necessary to make. Colony we chargeable with Customs Duties,
this Regulation known to the Public, and to For Particulara regarding Freight and Pas- jetata that any letters er packets containing sage, apply at the P. & O. & N. Co.'s Office, such articles sent through the Post are liable, Hongkong CONTENTS AND VALUE OF with their contente, to be forfeited, PACKAGES ARE REQUIRED.
the 9th dem
F W. MITUFELL,
Postmaster General, A Written Declaration of the Contenta and Value of the Packages for the Overland General Post-Office, Routeisrequired by the Egyptian Government, Hongkong, 2nd January, 1873 and must be delivered by the Shippers to the Company's Agants, with the Bills of Lading or It is hereby notified for general information with Parcels; and the Company do not hold that on and after the 1st August next, the themselves responsible for any Detention or Commission chargeable on Money Orders Prejudice which may happen from the incor-issued upon the finited Kingdourat Hongkong, rectness in such declaration.
Shanghai, and Yokohama will be as followe The Company reserve the option of forward- | viz.c ing all goods shipped by their Steamers for On some not exceeding £2..........18 ccats.
SHAFTESBURY," Blethew, Master, expected from Shanghai on NE
TEITHER the Undersigned for the Owners or about the 2nd May, will load as above at of the German Ship Georges, now lying Canton and at this port, and will have quick in this part, will be reapoueitto. Yor any debts
despatch contracted by the Captain, Oficers, or Úrew of For Freight or Possage, apply to tho uxid vessel.
WM. PUSTAU & Üo., DUHOST & C CABLOWN 9 Horgkong, 24th Apr Tents Europe through, Egypt, either by milon by Above all acid not czczedze £5 36
6m-436 Hongkong, 18th March, 1873,
NOW READY.
IMPKETAL QUARTO,
He bad considerable leeway to make up, Lai Victors Fire Incurano Company's Share- managed to come to even terms with the two $15 per share premium. front ponies at the luat caper, and as they came Hongkong, and Whampoa Dock Company's ENGLISH AND CHINESE DICTIONARY,
Shares- per cent. discount.
into the straight was ridden out noble, racing Hongkong, Bunton and Macao Steamboat Co.'s närmast round the others in a beautiful Sores which at onee ensured his winning, Sir Galahad a longti
Shares-8 per cont, premium.
and a half behind and Snowdrift two lengths Shanghai Steam Navigation Company-Tis. 110 from the latter. Enthusiastic cheure greeted per share, owner and jockey as the winner came home, for Hongkong Gas Company's Shares $65 per
share.
cent, discount,
SANDRA WITH THE PUNTI AND MANDARIN PRONUNCIATION.
An ANGLO CRINESH DICTIONARY, published at the Daily Press Office, Hongkong. O comprehensiveness and practical service this Work stande ourivalled. All tao now words which the Chinese have of Jate years bee Teutinaschinery photography telegraphy, and
it was felt that no betier deserved Buccess had Hongkong Hotel Company's Sharca-43 per been achieved at the meeting-Time, u. 37, 7,-THE TSATLEE CUP. Valus, Tls. 220.-Presented by some of the Hongkong Distillery Company--25 per cent.compelled to coin to express the unmerous al Silk Inspectore of Shanghai, added to a Sweep-
discount.
discount.
stake of Tla. 10 each. For a Coina. Ponics Indo-Chinese-Sugar Company-70 per cent. in science generally, which the rapid advance that Love never won a race al or prior to this Hongkong Pier and Godown Company,-50 bare given in extenso, Fach and every word is Meeting.-Weight, 10st. for 13 hands-To-
give or take 6ibe for every inch ander or over,
The winter to pay Tle. EO to the fuudse
wik
por vent, discount.
ON LONDON,
EXCHANGE.
Bank Bills, on demand, 4/4 Bank Bill, at Sworthe sight,4/49 Bank Bills at Bathe' sight,153 to 46 Credits, at 6 months' sight. 4/5% to 4/54 Docunseatury Billujat6 months",
eight
4/53 to 453
N NEW YORK-
Private, 5 monthe sight... ON CALCUTTA, -Bank,3 days' night 227) ON BONBAY,Bank, 3 days' sight 274, nom.
ON SHANGBAL-
Mr. Donn's grey Winning Hazard 10st.316, 1 ,,South's obesuat Gang Forward 10st. 618.2 Faugus's crey Conorico 10st, Elb3 A large field turned out, of whom the favourites were Cotorico, Gang Forward, and Middlemarch, tat there was plenty of room for more candidates for benpure. Cocorico got away with a long lead, which he held for fall two-thirds of the way ranoù; Savernake was an -improving second, and Gang Forward and Bete Noir held places in the vicinity. Till the last corner was reaobed Cocorico: had still a good lead, but here Gang Forward and Saveranke closed on him. A diagnificent rase ended up the straight, in course of which Winning Hazard's jockey and owner brought up his pony with the same skill and gulinntry be Gad shown in riding out Sleepy Hollow, distancing Gang Forward by a sose, the latter in bis tura get-to travelling truder, ting his place by scarce half a length, from Cocorio. Early in the rode the ruler of Mid- to travelling trader dienmarch was thrown, but we are glad to bear received no more serious injury then a rather severe shaking. Time, 2u. 9
8.--THE HURDLE EXCE
A Sweepstakes of Ba, 10 engh, with Tis. EO added. For att China Ponies-Four Ponies to
Bank, 3 days' sight...
Bank, 15 deys' sight
Private, 30 days sight...
20.
754
SALES ON MAY 5, 1973. Brown Sugas, 200 bags, at 33.43, by Hop-hing
As reported by Chinesa.
Catton Scod, 500 bags, at $5.45, by Hop-hing
hing to local trader.c
Eaigon Rice, 2,000 pious, at $1,44, by Hop
Chamois Hora, I package, at $160.00, by Tuetsbing to travelling trader.
loong to travelling trader.
Gypoam, 100 piauls, at $11.50, by Toet-bing
#334 Hongkong, 28th Febrnury, 1823.
PLUMBER, THE
E. R. HANDLEY,
SHIP HOUSE AND
COPPER SMITH, BRASS FOUNDER AND GAS FITTER, 39 and 49, Praya West, Next to the P. & D. Cual Stores,
Bout, th
* 18817 HONGKONG.
Undersigned being about to leave the THE
Colony permanently, Mr. Sroor, D.D.S., acceeds him in the Practies of Dentistry in Hongkong from the let proximo.
HH. WINN, D.D.S. 509 Hongkong, 39th Mar, 1873,
1, Alexandra Terrace,
BROWN TONES &
GO...
UNDERTAKERS, 50, OXFICE-No. 9, HOLLYWOOD ROAD.
Memorial Stories and Monuments erected tf 197 Hongkong, 21st January, 1373.
of foreign relations has imposed upon them, are fully inetrated and explained, forming exer- aises for students of a most instructive nature. Both the Court and Panti pronunciations are given, the nonents being carefully marked on the best principle hitherto attained. The typo graphy displays the success of an attempt to THE Proprietor of KWONG-KE Shop begs
KWONG KEE COAL SHOP. make the Chinese and English type correspond in the aise of body, theraby, effecting a vast been established rinco 1887, at 39, Endicott's to inform the Publie that his Shop has utonomy of space, anbieving a clearness at Lane, and that he has always a great quantily previously attained, and dispensing with those of BEST COAL in sters for Sale. Gentlemen vast margins and vacant spaces which have or Ship-maaters wishing to patrumise him, are | hordofore-characterized Chinese publications.
To illustrate the vast soope of the work, the quated to apply at his Shop. following facta are submitted for consideration.
1y 1885 Hongkong, 80th July, 1872
Ohaligers Vocabularly contains about 16,600 LONDON AND PROVINCIAL MARINE Chinese characters, and Medhurst's Eugliah and Chinese Dictionary, about 100,000, whilst
INSURANCE COMPANY.
this work contains more than 50,000 English THE Undersigned having been I pointed words, and upwards of 600,000 Chiness ebarso- Agents in Hongkong for theabove Com
AUGUSTINE HEARD &Co.
If 471 Hongkong, 6th March, 1968.
ters. Again, despite all the grammars and pany, are prepared to grant Marine risks at student of is difficult language shanlutely re other alementary works as yet pablished, the current rates. quires examples to display the various appli cations and equivalents of different words which bove uns geternal menning. Of these examples this work contains more than five times as many any other Dictionary hitherto pub lishe,
For practical purposes the arrangement of
UHINA TRADERS INSURANCE
COMPANY, LIMITED. FRA
NOTICE
the work is so complete, that a reference TN conformity with the Spenal Rosolutions
FOR MANILA,
THE 41 Spanish Ship
**SALVADORA," Captain Hormaeches, will have quick despatch for the above port..
For Freight or Passage, apply to
BRANDAO & Co. 099 Hongkong, 5th May, 1678.
FOR NEW YORK. HB 41 German Barque
TE
"JENNY,"
Harimann, Master, will load here and at Wham- poa for the abure port, and will bave immediate despatch.
For Freight, apply to
TOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. tf 172 Hongkong, 50rb April, 1873.
FOR MANILA
THE A1 Spanish Barque
CONORITA," Captain Larrabe, will have immediate despatch to the above port.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
REMEDIOS & Ou if 689 Hongkong, 25th April, 1973.
FOR SAN FRANUI500. HE American Sbfp
THE
"SUMATRA,"
Canal in their owSteamers, or in vessala employed for the purpose.
Ekippers are particularly requented to pote the terms and conditions of the Company's Black Bills of Lading.
A. MolVER, Superintendent. Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Co.'s Office, Hongkong, 28th April, 1879.
THROUGH U.S. MAL LINE FRON
CHINA AND JAPAN TO NEW YORK.
PACIFIC MAIL S. S. COMPANY
IN CONNECTION WITH THE CENTRAL AND UNION PACIFIO RAILROAD COMPANIES.
Abxure £5 and not exceeding £1.5± Above £7 and not exceeding £1679
F. W. MÉTORELL.
Postauster Ocural.
General-Post Office,
Hongkong, 15th July, 1870.
It is hereby notified that Letters addressed to France may be sent either paid or unpaid at the option of the sender; hut the postage on Prices Current, Newspapera und Bouka cannot be prepaid.
For each enco
The rate of postage chargeable on Letters addressed to France per French Paskot is
12 ocats, Per British Packet when marked viù
Brindiai.. Per British Packet when marked via
Alexandria and Marseilas.... 12 F. W. MITCHELL, General Post-Office,
Postmaster Genera
Hongkong, 2nd April, 1972.
THE 8. "ALASKA” will leave Hong- kong for San Francisco, via Tokobams, or MONDAY, the 12th instant, at 9 o'clock FM., taking Passengers, Maile and Freight, for Japan, the United States, and Europe,
It is hereby notified, that benceforward the Through Passenger. Tickets and Bills of Postage on Letters addressed to Batavia, when Lading are issued for transportation to Taks forwarded by French Packet, will be 18 cente bama and other Japan Ports, to San Francisco, for each ball ounce, pré-payment compulsory. to principal points in the United States, Cana da, and Europe, via Overland Railroad and ceaneeting Lines of Steamers, and to poris in Maxico and Central and Bouth America.
A Steamer of the Company will leave Shang-
F. W. MITCHELL,
Perlmuster-General.
General Post Office,
Bougkong, 28th December, 1872.
..
de above. Mollin, Master, will bare immediate despatch hai about same date, via the Inland Sea Ports, It is hereby notified that the rates of postage and wiske aloss connection at Yokohama. chargeable henceforth on Lettera afdressed to For Freight, apply to
The ALASKA" will be dus at San Fran- the United Kingdom, and to places beyond the eisco June 13th, whence daily Passenger United Kingdon, when forwarded by Franch traîne and daily Freight traine are Packot, will be the same as those chargeable on over the Central and Union Pacific Railroad Letters forwarded by British Pucket vià Erin- Lines for New York, and for all the principal dis sities in the interior and upon the Atlanties board, NATO
RUSSELL & Co. tf 507 Hongkong, Let April, 1873
41 British Barque ÷ FUR SAN FRANUNUO.
HE
SEA MEW 465 Tone Register, will loud here for the above port, and will have quick despatel
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & C.. Lf430 Hongkong, 16th Marob. 1878.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO,
1 Oman Bargar FERDINAND BRUMM,
F. W. MITCHELL
Postmaster General,
Hongkong, 9th April, 1872.
Palace Sleeping Cars are ran through on General Post Office. these trains, making Drawing Room Chau by day, and Sleeping Cars by night; and are of the latest and best American pattern, being unexcelled for comfort and convenience.
It is hereby notified that hensforward the rates of postage which must be paid in advance, At New York, Passengers bave selection of chargeable on Packets of printed papers cr various lines of Steamera to England, France patterns of light weight scut from Hongkong and Germany.
to the United Kingdom by the United States. Favorable arrangements have been made for Packets via San Francisco, will be as tallowe
For a packat not exceeding 1 ounce
from Galeutta, Pennag and Singapore, and from Swatow, Amoy and Foochen.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDOON & Oɑ.
if 522 Hongkong, 3rd April, 1873
Return Passage Tickets issued at a reduction. of 20, an regular rates.
Two-thirds (2/3rds) to all contributors, wha ther ahareholders or not, in proportion to
No Freight received after noon of the 11th
start from bona fide opposing stables, or no White Sugar, 182 bags at $8.89, by Tye foong stands English to communicata fochody dinary Meetings of Bharsholders hold on the 754 Tonn Register, will load here for the above Through Passengers and Freight to America vi
to ite pages mables person who under adopted and confirmed at the. Extraor race-eight for inches as per goale, with 715. Rabun to Hankow merchant. extra-To be run on the inside Course, over
with natives who understand nothing but Chi 18 and 15th instante, altering Classes Nos. 190, eight lights of badfeaDistance, about one foong-shan to travelling trader.
Tobur Nuts, 15 packages, at 810.00, by Tyanese. In this respent the work will be found 131, 132, and 158 of the Articles of Association, port, and will keve quick despateb. mile and a quarter..
indispensable to all Europeans reading in (each changes to take effect from 1st Nover Mr. Herry's broen Climas 11st 1151 ahong to travelling trader.
White Wan, piece, at $2000, by Oban China, and to the natives themselves it ex bor, 1871), the Net Proits of the Company will, Morris' gray Statecraft 10st 12 2. Stockfish, 20 pioula, ac 18.50, by Tee-kee toaine subjects fully with which very few in- from that date, le distributed na follar Walker's aportad Apollyon 10st 121b...... 3 travelling trader. The delightful uncertainty of steeple-chasing White Bugar, 300 bags, at 86.80, by Yee-tys made sportsones lock almost universally to Olf to local trader, mat as winter of the Hurdles, frous kin straight riding & famps and bis swiftness on the flat His ways serious adversary was Stateraft, but even against Lin greater dependence could be place on lies, and though Naboolish was admitted to be a splendid jumper, when he liked,
Milled Rice, 2,000 pients, at $168, by Tye loong to local fruder,
to travelling leader.
China Hout, 160 bags, at $2.50, by Meg.chong
Black Pepper, 50 piouls, at $14.00, by Toen on-tys to travelling trader.
dred of them are perfectly acquainted. To parties resident in England and interested in China it cannot but be invaluable occasionally. quark pages,
It comprises upwards of two thousand large
TRUBNER & Ca., 60, PATERNOSTER BOW; W. H. BELL, "DAILY PRESS " OSTIUM, HONGKONG,
E
For a packet above 1 ounce not ex- ceeding 2 ounces............
For a packet abere 2 ounces not ex-
ceeding 4 ounces..................... 6
conte
"
the net amount of premia contributed by BUUssigné informe. Mesajeura len Ospi-petant, Parcel Packages receivad nail 5 and eight cents for every additional Fouroumess.
Ohe-third (1/Erd) to Shareholders generally, according the number of shares held by each
AUGUSTINE HEARD & O..
General Agenti
314 Hongkong, 18th February, 1879.
taines de navirea de Commerce Français me day; all Packages should be marked to des matelote étrangers proveut de Boarding For further information na to Passage or qu'il leur est strictement intardit d'embarques address in full ; value of same ja required, Hansen autres que celles affabeds à la Chanol-Freight, apply at the Agency of the Company, lerie de os Consulat STAMBENE
Prays Wall
Le Grant de Consulat de France,
CHL DE LA FOREST. 1888 Hongkong, 24th October, 1873.
These rates apply to Printed Cirenlaws, Price other than Newspapere, as well as to Books Tsts, Market Heports, and all printed papers and Trade Patterns or Samples.
$
T. A. HARRIS,
Hongkong, May 1st, 1878.
:
Na Ayeni
F. W. MITCHELL,
Postmaster Genegal. General Post Office,
Hongkong, 14th April, 1870,