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RANDOM REFLECTIONS.
Marvellous! The Port Office buildings are being treated to a coat of paint, or it may be two, a thing which hasn't been done before for years. Looks as if the authorities were not in hopes of getting into the new premises for same time when they are spending money in this way.
There has been an impresalon in the Colony that the heat begins to lesson in September, and not a few bathing parties are in consequence discontinued at the sad of August. That impression is not strengthened by the experience this year, and those who continue their bathing excursions have shown a wisdom which is to be
commended.
There has been the "criminal conversation"
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RODERICK RANDOM.
A NEW HEALTH RESORT,
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 6TH, 1909.
HONGKONG GYMKHANA OLUB.
Mr Johnstone ..... Captain Brierley Captain Triss...
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ONE AND A QUARTER MILES HANDICAP-
For all China-Poufso. Entrance fee, 35. First Prize: a Cup presented by John Johnstone, Esq. 2nd Prizei 825. (Entrance fees to go to winner.) Hon. Mr Gresson's Lammerton 1491bs, 7 lbs
overweight (Mr Johnstone) 1 Mr Blank's Greyback, 147 lbs *** Mr Brico's Toddles (late Phœniz), 147 lbs,
(Mr Mackie) 2
THERE IS SKILL AND-
OF CONSTRUCTION
IN ALL
PIANOS
WE IMPORT
SUPERIOR VALUE
THIS CLIMATE.
The visit of the Dutch squadron to Hongkong mingle with the happy laughter of the recalls the almost forgotten fact that three older folks as they all disport themselves
FOURTH MEETING, Netherlands ships of war were here nine years, in the briny. It is a delightful sight. It does
Only six competitors same forward but an THOROUGHNESS ago, and that when they went north to one good to see so many happy folks, and when
Patrons His Excellency Sir Frederick interesting exhibition of skill followed. Mr one has enjoyed a swim there and climbed Lugard, K.C.M.G., C.B.. D.8.0.; His Ex-Johnstone had 11 points to his credit, Captain Shanghai they saved the situation there, so far as that port was concerned, at the time of the hill in the same light attire in which he came celleney Vice-Admiral Hon. Sir Hedworth Brierley 10, and Captain Twiss, 9. Boxer outbreak. They were the only ships of downs and has dressed in the comfort of Lambton, C.B.; His Excellency Maj-Genl war present when the danger was most the house, then one has tasted something. R. G. Broadwood, C.B., Bear-Admiral H. imrument. Another interesting fact is that of the joy which Cheung Chau offers to the Lym, R.N: the Hon. Mr. Hewett, who was then Chairman visiter or more particularly to the summer Committee:—The Stewards of the Hongkong of the Shanghai Municipality, received a resident. To inhale ita fresh breezos laden with Jockey Club (Ex-Offois). The Hon. Mr. F. H. decoration from the young Queen of Holland health giving osone, to sit ins chair in the cool May, CM.G., Hon. Mr. W. J. Gresson, Mr. for the part he took in the reception accorded and calm of the orening and come under its rest J. Johnstone, Mr. J. A. Japp, Mr. H.F. White, to the Dutch ernisers.
ful spell, to gaze over the beautiful little harbour Mr. G. K. Hall Bratton, Mr. John Paterson. with its forest of masts into the blushing Major W. A. Eaton. Major W. A. Eaton,
- 9 the overweight. (Owner) 3 When the East Indies Squadron return here bearers, or to turn the eyes towards Hongkong in the early part of November it might be pos. and look at the glittering lights of the Peak-ge; Mr. J. A. Jupp and Major W. A. Mr. Seth's Tortoins 149 lbs, 14 Tbs
Eston, handicappers.: Megstu H, P. White
overweight (Ownar) o sible to arrange sports in which the men of all these are a few of the pleasures of this island
(Mr Dupros) 0 The week's pabulum has shown a rare variety.services could participate. It should be remem life. And then to sleep on a bod which needs no and F. B. Deacon, clerks of the scales; Mr. H. Mr Dryasdust's Best Friend, 161 lbs...
J. Gedge, starter; Mr. Maraus Blade, 2nd
Tortoise got left at bored that the Hollanders have acquired them quite net. That is indeed a pleasure.
the start but STAMPING THEM IN EVERY WAY starter; Mr. M. 8. Sassoon, time keeper,
cluster, from One cannot emit from a description of a visit and Mr. C. Gordon Mackie, hon. sec. and the others went off in proceedings in Court, the visit of the evangelist football craze, and though they are not so export
which Lammerton separated. Passing the party, the arrival of Bandreann's Merry Little with the leather as some of our best teams, they to Cheung Chau a reference to the repro-treasurer;
sentative of law and order. A hospitable Very successful was the fourth meeting of stand the first time the order was Lammer- Maids, the oratorical outburst at the Bonitary will doubtless bo oble to put up a good game.
Scottish poline sergeant looks after the the season which took place on Saturday after with Tortoise closing up the gup. At the bashes ton, Toddles, Greyback, and Best Friend' Board, and the interesting meeting of the
infosets of this peaceful community and noon at the Happy Valley, and though the Legislative Council, possessing some unusual
takes & pride in its welfare. As policeman attendance might have been larger de abtless Greybank came up to the leader and the two BUILT THROUGHOUT FOR
ran neck and neck. For a time the trio kept features.
his duties do not seem onerons if the records of the heat kept many away-the programme gare together, but near the rock Grayback had passed VISIT TO CHEUNG CHAU.
prosecutions be taken as a guide, but he donhtlast general satisfaction. Most of the events provided into first place and Lammertan was now lying In the "riminal conversation " case the counsel on either side made the most of their An American is reported to have discovered does something to prevent crime. What delights some good running and Sne finishes, and the tent third. In the straight a fine struggle was opportunities for effective phrasing and pictur- the North Polo, and it is an American or the visitor is to find a little post office with all pegging was decidedly interesting. As the re-witnessed between Grepback and Lammerton, Deque illustration. Sir Henry Berkeley seemed Americans who discovered Cheang Chan. True, its equipment of post marks, dates, statult of the small attendance, the Pari-mutuel the two running neek and neck, but the
It is like a toy post office, but happy when ho tried the "how-do-yon-de-old-it has been in the possession of Great Britain and so on. boy" style of thing, and on the other hand, Hr. for more than ten years, passing into our charge it is a boon to the foreiga residents. In addi. did not pay very large dividends, and neither victory went to the latter. The Pari-matnel paid
did the cash sweepstakes produce the large $14.50. Cash swoops, 8444.50, $126.90, 863.45. Alade apparently enjoyed going for the senudal- when the New Territorieswers leased from Chins, tion to being postmaster, the sergeant is a
prites of former meetings, Added pleasure mongers, "the old cats of Kowloon." The jury but its value as a health resort has only functionaire of the Harbour Office, and is reɛpon- seemed the most unhappy of all. They wished been realised a short time. Cheung Chau, ale for the collection of no small amount of was given to the proceedings by the presence to be relieved from serving for quite a long time, or Dumb Bell Island, is known to most of us. dues from the shipping. Another of his of the Buffs Band, nador Bandmaster Hewett, but the Chief Justice declined to accede to On the trip to Macao we may have glanced at duties is that of land oflour and he may be which discoursed solvotions in their usual finished
stylo. their request. However, he did it so nicely that it, being attracted by its size or perhaps by the seen acting an actioneer as well. Although I am sure the jury didn't mind.
European houses situated on its breezy uplands, the Sanitary Board has no jurisdiction hero
a bathing excursion may have made us
savitation is not quita neglected, and thu weekly cleansing carried out by the police officer familiar with its shores.
This island, one of the largest in the archi-rainer Cheung Chan far above the lovel The reason why of the ordinary Chiness village in xo- palago, posseses three names. Britons call it Damb Bell island is apparent spect of cleanliness. It seems a happy little once you have looked over it. Two round ball community, and credit should not be withheld like pieces of land joined by a narrow strip from Sergeant Gordea, who has doubtles improved on the good work accomplished by his pre- aggast the instrument of exercise. On the other hand the Chinese namo, Chenng Chau, which decessors. Certainly his tactful administration means Long Island, is no lose appropriate. It is appreciated by both foreigners and Chinese. was not called Long Island out of compliment to the American visitors. But that by the Until two years ago Cheung Chau a fairly largo island as only known as in which resided an industrious fishing com- munity, but one or two men belonging to
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According to the Daily Press account of the Erst roting of the visiting missionaries in Hongkong, Mr. Alexander showed a sporting spirit which must have appealed to a larger audience than faced him that night. The idea of offering a bynin book to anyone who would stand up and sing the shorus of a hymn just introduced was decidedly novel. A few sports took him at his word nad went through the choras with a quaver I moan quiver and sat down with a feeling of triumph when the choirmaster complimented them on having done very well. How would the principle work ont in the churches? I am afraid there would not be a run on hymn books, but the prizes might take some other form Sn
or
way.
American missions in Canton and vicinity, The evangelista who "passed through" anxious to secure a place more convenient than Hongkong would not feel highly tattered had the missionary resort at Kuling in North Chins they read the notice on the Star Ferry on where they could recuperate and at the same Tuesday announcing that a late forry would time escaps the sweltering summer in Chinese be run ten minutes after the conclusion cities, sought for a suitable locality in the of the performance in the theatre." As the neighbourhood of Hongkong. Their search took Theatre was occupied by the evangeliste that them to Cheung Chou, with its high elevation, night, it looks like a reflection on their methods its lovely valleys, and its beautiful stretches Revivalists are frequently charged with theatric. of beach with their bathing facilities, as ality, but not often so innocently as in this a steam launch service kept the Islanders in instance. It reminds me of the sooffer who communication with the outside world, which saked a friend: "What do you think of Parson
Blank as an actor?".
What a time the Sanitary Board bad on Tuesday The members seemed to satiste themselves with all sorts of business and looked
determined to exhaust the agenda as well as the unfortunate scribes whose duty it is to note the words of wisdom as they fall from the lips of members. Fortunately their task is lightened
What the Americon visitors have done surely
suggests ideas to some of our residents who can afford to live out of the city. Cheang Chau is only an hour's call from Hongkong. It has three or four launches running daily. It has ohanp building sites, and it has good water.
What more is wanted P. If the distanco is too great for the busy Sommerolal mun to cover- daily, ita suitability for weak and pleasure need not be overlooked. Although there are no roads on the island the Government might come to the assistance of residents when the number of house is greater. Still that is a detail. It is ne detraction from the rural delights of Choang Chen. While suggesting a future for the island it might be as well to mention some of the ideas of the missionaries on the subject. They hops
MEHANA STAKES.-Vaine 3100. Distance One Mile. For all China Ponies. Catch weights at 10 st. 6lbs. Winners of an open mce or open Grifin race 5 lbs, extra. Non- winning Subscription Grifins allowed 5 lbs. Jockeys who have not won more than two oficial races in Hongkong, Shanghai Tientsin allowed 5 iba. A Cap called the Gymkhans Cup will be presented at the end of the Season to be won by the Pony scoring most marks in the races for the Gymkhana Stakes at the Gymkhana Meetings during the son sor, counting 4. -points for a firet; 2 for s second and one for a thir. The benefit of marks already scored to pass with the Pony en a sale. Any winner of the race to carry 5 lbs. extra for cach win in subsequent starts for the Race, but in the event
pon 2 lbs to be carrying the penalty not winning, 2 bi deducted next time he starts. Such 2 lbs. to remain deducted until he wins again, when he will carry the fall penalties without deduction. Penalties accumulative up to 15 lbs. trance fee, $5. 2nd Prize, $25. (Half entrance fees to go to winner).
(hir J. Johnstone)
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NOTES AND NEWS.
UNITED STATEN TARIFF.
Nearly twenty Niners failed in the race to
reach Non Toxis in trao to escape the new tariff. It is estimated that importers will lose a quarter of a million dollars thereby.
BOUNTIES ON BIRTAS The drilling birth rate in France is at last copying the attention of the Government. 'the autumn session It is hinted that in proposals will be introduced in the Chamber with a view to encouraging rarents to roar large families. The idea is for the State to pay £2 for the second and £40 for each succeeding child. The population of the country will doubtless be increased by this means, but there are other matters which will
have to be taken into account.
THE LONGEVITY OF PENAIONERS. That interesting little, Blue-book just issued, the Finance Accounts of the United Kingdom, bears eloquent testimony to the longevity of as well pensioners. For instance, there is still a sur vivor on the pension list of George IV., an
of four pensioners who date back to the reign Eu-William IV. And our thoughts turn to Dioke
Hon. W. J. Gresson's Garth, 154its... Mr Dryasdust's Triad, 1571hs (Mr Mackie) Mr Dryasdust's Best Friend, 157lbs...
(Mr. W... Dupree) 3 Mr Slater's Pioneer, 1361be
...(Owner) The quartette got away well, but Best Friend took the lead very early and retained it till past the stand, Pioneer all the while lying close bebind, Entering the bend Garth successfully the efforts of Triad who hang on to his flank.
ons and little Dorrit on discovering that the "Bailiff of the Marshalses s'ill draws the a lowance granted when his office was abolished sixty years ago. Da
LADIES' HATS AND THE HAIR TRADE. Hair, it le said, has considerably risen in price. In the city of Limoges the principal market for hair a kilo of hair, worth £2 a fav the Gentlewoman states, fetches 4- 10s. This is has been caused by the incressed size of ladies' hats, which nocesitates an extra supply of hair so as to offer a proper
to part with their tresses, and the dealers in young French peasant girls are less anxious hair are unable to cope with the demand made upon thera.
ROBINSON PIANO
CO.. LTD.
[36 when shipwrecked. The plank adventurer brings the list of cross-Channel aspirants to fame up to nine. At the present time four. aeroplanists and four swimmers are waiting to
orces.
THE ILLUSION OF "RETIENMENT, In the St. Martin's le-Grând a writer points out that "among the illusions of life there is. more more common than that which associates retiremont with blissful dreams of pleasure and repose." He avows himself as one of the dis "Whatever retirement may have illusioned: meant for others (he says), to me it has brought none of the Elywian delights I had once imagin ed. The dexion of unrest has instead dogged to induce superstitious belief in a malignant footsteps with such relentless persistener as my star. The irony of the situation lies in the East that I was supposed I to
D'Rest" mure. require Rest, forsooth! What I really needed was as much movement and change of scene as possible, Perpetual motion would have been the ideal thing.He admits that the degree of dis illusionment differs, but he believes all the retired experience it to some extent.
PHILIPPINE MINERALS.
A pamphlet entited" The Mineral Resourcon of the Filippine Islands" has been issued by Mr. Warren D. Smilth, chief of the division of geology and mines, Bureau of Science. The a number of articles scientific men, the results of special. by
in the present instance is represented by Hong-land which could be utilised as a public place
to obtain from the Government a portion ofhallenged, and secured a substantial lead despite basis to the new structures, Moreover, the pamphlet contains
was the island discovered.
and
eculd not get the winning place, Garth getting hems by half a length. Time 2min. 81/5 secs, Pari-mutuel, $12.10. Cash sweeps, $245,70, $70.20 and $35.10.
kong, the men who had come to spy out the of recreation, with a tennis court, In the straight Triad gained on the leader, bat land decided in favour of Cheung Chan. Thus they hare ambitions for an assombly hall or school where their children could be taught. By and by, they would like to import one or two public chairs. From all this it will soon that American enterprise will do as much as possible at its limited command to develop the island and make it attractive as a health resort. Macracken, of the Canton Medical College, is
sibilities, and with him as leader in the movement Cheung Chau should become better known.
Building lots wore obtained at little more than nominal rates from the Hongkong Government, whose only stipulation was that improvements to the extent of $2,000 should be made on a lot within two years. Two or three houses were erected in the course
Dr
by the fact that they are expected to exercise of that year, and the experience of these pioneers quite enthusiastic over the taland and its pos their discretion, with the result that there are induced others to follow, until now there are many words spoken and many speeches made which do not find their way into print. Were eight houses completed, accommodating at the it not so, another authority would have to be height of the season-July and August-some created to suppress the nuisance created by the sixty folks young and old. That is a substantial Banitary Board.
interest.
BANDMANN'S MERRY LITTLE
MAIDS.
POLO SCUERY-Distance, From 2 Mile Post in. Ponies to start, facing the village and turn right Luded it fall offing. Catch weights 117. (All ponies entered must be bond fidc polo ponies and passed as such by the Becre tary of the Polo Clab). Entrance foe, 85. First Prize: A Cup presented by the Officers of the Garrison. 2nd Prize, $25. (Entrance
fees to go to winner.) - Hon. Mr. J. W. Gresson's Middlesex, 1611bs
(Mr. W. S. Dapres 1 Mr. J. Johnstons's Blue Ruin,1611bs(Owner) 2 Mr H. J. Gedges Desire, 161 lbs...(Owner) D Commodore H. Lyon's Swan, 161iba (Owner) 3
THE FAME OF SANGASTE
It is curious that the village of Sangatte, near Calais, which, as the starting-point of Latham's attempt to dy across the Chand has come into the glare of publicity, should have an association which is the antithesis of speed and flight-sualls. The snails of Sang atte-fat and juicy escargots are well esteemed in France, rivalling, as they do, even the famous snails of Bargundy. At the proper times and seasons they hang thick upon the thick set hedges of the district. In the Latin Quarter of Paris escargots form a favourite course. They are served very hot in their shells, so used in butter, and garnished with shopped parsley and garlic,
research into the various matters treated. The table of contents shows the follow- Ing list The Non-metallic Minerals, by Warren D. Smith: The Metallic Minerals, by H G. Ferguson; Philippine Raw Cement Materials, by Y. J. Cox; The Gold Fields of Surigaa Peninsula. Mindanao, by Mairies Goodman; The Production of Structuat Material, by George I, Adams.
From the introduction to the pamphlet wo take the following interesting data
In 1907 the gold production for the Philip- pina Islanda ameanted to only $78,000, which was indeed mall: however, it marked only the beginning of the industry. We who were on the ground had faith in the country and what it could produce. It was different matter with those outside the Philippines, to whose cars there came, year after year, reports of fallure. Es- sides, we had inherited a host of troubles from the days of the Spanish régime. The man to whom we appealed asked not for opinions, vor
point to them then. Therefore, it is with extreias satisfaction that we can now show these results; point to the facts. In 1903 the gold production amounted to over $200,000, a cent. gain of over 100 par
increase to the forsiga population of any part of our dependesey, and naturally it is not with-- out affect on the little island community of Company had another successful night at the Mr H. J. Gedge's Rufus, 170 lbs... (Gegg) 01 levelled at le "Ave-foot bookshelf" collection for excusas. He wanted results. We could not Cheung Chan, who are not slow to appreciat at least the material benefits which follow such an innovation.
The Bandmann Merry Little Maids Comedy
Theatre Royal on Saturday when “Havanna". Middlesex showed the way from the start, was produced. The play was well patronised, and was ap onsy winner, Timo 21-2/5 secs. Faci- although there was not such A large mutual, $13.50. Cash awebps, 349.65, $49.90, attendance of Hongkong's theatre-goors as on the previous night. ... ...
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and 849.95. THEEE QUARTERS of a Mile HANDICAP -For all China Ponies. The race will be plit up into higher and lower divisions by the Handicappers provided that there are 12 or mero entries. Entrance fee, 5 First Prizes. The supe presented by Commuters H. Lyon, and the Hongkong Gymkhana Club for Classes A and B respectively. 2nd Prize: $25. Entrance fees to be divided between Winners of A Class and B Class.
CLABS B.
THE WORLD'S BEST BOOKS. Dr. Eliot has at last replied to the criticiens
of the world's best books. The Professor has been deluged with letters of protest from people all over the country calling his attention to the notable, omision in his list of both the Bible and Shakespeare. Up to the present he maintained a discreet silence; but the Professor now declares that bis omission was intentional. He never imagined that anyone who read books at all would be without the Bible and Shakespeare's works; and he drew up his list on the assumption that these two greatest of all books must necessarily be the anciens about which even the smallest library was formed...
score
Before our coal deposits were opened up there were many who predicted many difficulties, both in mining and in using the coal. The fact remains, however, that the coal is being mined, cheaply, and is being need inter aloud trading, ely over a stirs of the beginning of 1907 was almost nil, toward the end of the year it amounted to 25 togs a day, at the present time in is 50, and it is planned very soon to increase the output to 150 tons, owing. to the fact that a large amount of development work has been done in one of the mines. The Government coal mine is producing at the present time 80 tons a day.
It seems an extraordinary proceeding that s legislative assembly should pass an ordinance giving powers for the suppression of a certain mnience and then withdraw it in order to
In addition to the eight heusas built,' two try the effects of sweet persuasion. The. anti-epitting clause is to be deleted from the others are in course of construction, and six Criminal Amendment Ordinance, and local building lots have been let which must have the
Mr. Frank Danby, na usual, was fall of life, Chinese are to be allowed an opportunity of necessary improvements carried out within a checking the insanitary and disease-producing year. That means that in about twelve months He and his friend "the poor sailor" kept the habit. It is to be hoped they will ancceed, time there will be sixteen European houses house in fits of laughter, and Mr. Fred Coyne's The experiment will certainly be watched with erected on Cheung Chau- big difference to interpretation of the "Merry Widow waltz" was the island Several of the houses are built of much appreciated. To-night the Company stage brick, in others & locally made concrete has been "The Girls of Gottenberg.". It will be noticed Running across an ancient mariner the other employed, and in one instance, if not more, stone from the advertisement in another colum day, be grumbled, as is the habit of mariners, has been used. Labour on the island is cheap, and that the Company will prolong their stay by One night. Instead of the variety entertain ancient and otherwise, and the burden of his the dwelling houses have been completed at what complaint was the lighting of the harbour, must be regarded as reasonable figures. Of course ment on Tuesday they will, by special desire. Pointing to the new light on Signal Hill with a in some cases experience has been rather dearly night "The Mikado."
play" The Gay Gordons," and on the following scornful finger, he asked, "Can you was that bought, and one of the earlier houses was vrooked Right?" As I had had only one whisky-sode, by a typhoon. The bungalow style is univarpal, I ventured the hesitating query, "Do you moan and the low, strongly-built structures look we that bright light on the Taikoo wharf, or is it if they would withstand the fiercest wind that that one up above it blinking so fitfully and blows. To this end verandahs have been
Tortoise with its seven pounds overweight feebly?" "Yes," said the ancient one, "that's omitted from every plan, though it is said
A Kashmir correspondent writes to Allaho led at the start, but had to give way to him, the one up above." Having dolivared that one house possesses a verandah which himself thusly, he continued: "Why, if the either through the mistake of the Chinese of the members of the expedition to K 2 arrived two also pairing. The first couple romped off bad that the Duke of the Abruzzi and the reet Cavalier, who partnered Tortoise, the other navigator of a ship wants to see that light ke builder or the amateurish efforts of the in Srinagar on the 11th instant, having from their companions, but at the rook the would have to climb up the hill with his ship, architect is inside. Whether it be true or accomplished the long and arduous march from proceeding which would not be likely to meet not, the writer cannot say, but it is part of the the top of the Baltoro glacier in 21 daya. K2 Tortoise shot ahead. Argyll now took up the remains unconquered, and its ascent, if humanly running seriously, and after a struggle passed the with the onthusiastic approval of his owners or gossip of the island. Roads there are meno, but fessible, still remains to be made, but if an Tortoise and reached the winning post with
the a few paths have been cut, nad these give expedition in every way so fit to perform ready communication from one pari to mother, task failed, the fact almost amounts to demon-planty to spare. Time," 1 min. 38 1/5 secs
The feature of life at Cheung Chau which strativu that the feat is practically impossiblo. Pari-mutual, $16.40. Cash sweeps, $330.75," in Hebrew, HS The fam- & course in mining and engineering chemis-
The party have made a thorough survey of the 194.50, and 547 25.
the insurance company." It reminds one of the
near-sighted individual who on seeing a notice on a lamp-post olimbed up to read it; and was mnoh disgusted on discovering that the notice
" Wet Paint."
rall,
In
AN UNCONQUERED HEIGHT. IURN OF ABRUZZY EXPEDITION FROM THE
GREAT H2
Mr Blank's Argyll, 140lbs (Mr W.S.Dupree 1 Mr Seth's The Tortoise (late Strathmill
150 lbs (Owner) Major H. Findlay's Polo Stick, 165 lbs
(Owner) 3 Commodore H. Lyon's Cavalier, 148 lbs
(Owner) 0 Polo Stick carried 20 lbs overweight and Tortoise seven.
CLASS À
PROFESSOR OSLER. Congratulatious, or commiserations; aro das, to Dr. Osler, the learned and genial Professor of Medicine at Oxford, who entered his sixty- first year. It may be remembered that Dr. Osler ense expressed the playful opinion that all professors and public-teachers should be chloro- formed, on reaching the age of sixty, which inspired an undergraduate poet to sing":
Brothers, I am sixty-one, And my work on earth is done; Pesce should follow after storm, Reach me down the chloroform!" Luckily poots are seldom practical, for the loss of Professor Osler woull be a calamity, not only to science, but to English literatare,
ing
One very regrettable festare about the min.
situation
in these Islands is the fact that so few of the better class of Filipinos take say interest in the development of the mineral resources of their own country. It is true the semi-will Igorots of north-central Luzon mine and emelt copper on a small scale, and hundreds of natives in various parts the Islands are en- gaged in desultory panning for gold,. It is also true that the only iron furnace in operation int the Philippines is owned and run by a Filipino woman. With these exceptions, the Filipino The history of the Bassoons is one of the most people are almost absolutely ignorant about dramatic in the very dramatic story of the
in regard to it. Hebrew race. The original Sassoon re a Boming and, what is worse, seem to be apuchetio It would be far better for the country politi bay merchant, bat, says M.A.P., the family is descended from & Bet the penition of Noset of cally and industrially if some of the fright who at one time held the position of Nosei of Filipino youths who are sent to the United Toledo. The name Shoshan, which signites States for education could-be induced to take
transformed
'DESCENDANT OF DAVID.
into Bassoon,
up
the most menial work. We cannot expert the Filipino, with his peculiar Malay temperament and rest education, to take kindly to this sort of work at first, but we are not without hopo. that some day he will demonstrate that he ma
Many surprises in regard to the Filipino sa a labourer have been afforded ns. If he can only be protected from the unscrupulous labour leader, he will get along very well.
so it
will appeal to most people la the general or whole system of stupendous glaciers, of which
He daim Dorent, and Abraham Bassoon, y, and on their return place themselves 28 communal bathing. Just when the sun
Baltoro is the centre, and the meteorological and Mr Johnstono's Hortsblatt, 1571bs...(Owner) 1 in in some other valuable observations obtained will be of Hon. Mr Gregson's H. H., 1421bs....
that he was a direct descendant of Shephatish, begins to drop in the west and kis In further conversation the ancient mariner elanting rays are intercepted by the little Baltoro alone took six wooks, and the party Mr Lesson's Soadan (late Forfar), 3) 3 literature, but mention of it is made in the
unigus interest to science. The Survey of
(Mr Dupree) 2 the fifth won of David Not only are there many referenser to the name in Hebrew modioral pointed out that the light on Signal Hill was headland, there may be sean men and women actually reached an altitude of 94,500 feet,
(Mr Mackie) quite unnecessary, seeing that already there was attired in bathing costumes and topeos, thereby beating the record by 500 or 550 feet. The race was Mr Johnstone's practically from Talmud. a red buoy light guiding ships clear of all the accompanied by their children, also ready for four months and the hardships endured all leak Soudan was out of the running. Time 1 min. spite of the incassat exposure of the last the start. H. H. made a good second, but
TO CALAIS ON A PLANE. A London man named Westlake intends to dangers of Kowloon Bay. He suggested that the water, wending their way down the slopes exceedingly fit. The Duke leaves Kashmir 56 secs. Pari-mutuel, 36.80. Cash sweeps, try and one from Dover to Calais on a plate. the light on Signal Peak should be taken down, of the island to the beautiful little stretch of almost immediately for Bombay, paying a visit 3450.45, 8123.70, and 864.35.
This plank is eighteen feet long, two feet wide, its power intensified, and placed where it would white sand, which is now recognised and resor-
to Delhi and Agra on the way.
Individual TENT-PAGGING COMPETITION, and two inches thick. Two small oil drums be of some value to shipping. As the Hon. red as the foreign bathing place. Paterfamilias
China ponies only to be used. Best of will be fixed beneath the plank, which will carry Mr. Pollock raised the question some time ago may perhaps carry
three runs. 3 Points for a Carry; 2 for a B mast seven feet high and a yard nine feet long, umbrella which The bine funnel steamer Perseus at presant Drow and 1 for a Touch, The Judge has at An ordinary bed sheet will be used as a sail if of the necessity for lighting the entrance to the he sticks-in-the-saud and deposits his in the harbour is showing a gilded rooster at
his disposal 2 points for Pace and Style over there is a breese, or the mist and yard will Canton river, it might not be out of place to
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all three runs. merely kick her bow. She is evidently "orowing” over the
Lanco exercise will not count be taken out and used as cars. Westlake atates anggest that a desirable home for the light off their shoes and rush into the water, other preformance of which she is proud.
others at having achieved a record run or
towards style. Entrance fee, $2. First Prize: he has had experience on plank, having spent a Cap presented by the Hongkong Gymkhana a night clinging to one in the Atlantic Ocean would be found at Capaimiin Pass.
and soon the toner of childish glee
Club
How To B BRAUTIFUL-Keep your com plexion, Mrs, Ellen's Crême Charmante. Init Charmant and Special Skin Tonic and Poudre Charmant will enable you to do it. Her time, A. 6. Watson & Co. Ltd. Sole Agite Specialities for the Skin are the study of n
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