RANDOM REFLECTIONS.
Half the your gone already! It seems only a fow days sings we celebrated the New Year, and. now we are having midsummer, hest with a soupçon of typhoons.
The typhoon signals were in evidence the greater part of the work, bat fortunately the dread visitant did not reach our shores. What
LOCAL SPORT.
BOXING TOURNAMENT.
A well-arranged and exceedingly interesting series of boxing contests was witnessed by a large attendance at the City Hall on Saturday night. The sport has been dormant for some time now, and it was this fact, coupled with the
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, JULY ATH, 1910.
again, but the former kept covered until the gong brought rallef. When he came up in the twelfth and bet round, however, it was obvious that the soldier had had enough. Once more the heavy right of the coon crashed on his wind, and again Piggott went to the boards. By & supreme effort he managed to beat the counter, stagger again to his foot and sway towards his opponent. Tim the referee promptly and very properly intervened. Detaining the eager defeated mat his quietes, he raised the black arm to indicate the victor. Piggott, however, took the intervention with bad grace. Like the bull dog of his native land, be would not own defeat, and had he boun permitted, would have
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REVIEWS.
HONGKONG GYMKHANA CLUB.
Stolen Honey By ADA and Dudley JAMES.
London: Stanley Pant & Co. A olaverly conceived, attractively written and exciting story, throughout who interest never age. Bright dialogne abounds in its pages, and exceptional chamoters are introduced Passing from chapter to chapter the reader becomes more and more engrossed in the story,r. Bryandust's Sorosis, the exciting climax.⠀⠀⠀ The River Amazons. By HENRY WALTER
is our gain is somebody's loss, or should names of many well-known fighters which were ginime, who was anxious to give the hopelessio and he is fain to close the book until he resohen Mr. Ellis Kadocrie's Borrian Chief,
be the other way about? Anyhow the proximity of the typhoon brought us the much needed rain, and the four dull days were not begrudged when
It meant so much for our material benefit.
BATES, FR.B. London: John Murray. In this learned and interesting work the naturalist on the river Amazon (Mr. Boteay
Bir H. May's Moonbeam (lato Dato Tros), Mr. Hickman's Kerry,
Cape, Hosthoote's Tomahawk,
THE JAPANESE TARIFF,
- The programme for the third gymkhaus
The Times, in a recent editorial, oalla attan- which is take place next Saturday is as follows: tion to a felter written by Mr. II. O. Wiloos A CLANS" OP. ONCE BOUND FLAT BAOn the socretary of the China Association, which, HANDICAP-For all China ponies, Jockeys it states, should be studied carefully. "The who have won more than 5 races in Hong. statements made in the letter are entirely kong, Shanghai or Tiantsin penalised 5 lbs. opposed to the official Japanose view. Our Entrace foo 85. 1st prize presented. 2nd Tokyo correspondent has been assured that prize: 825, (Entrance fees to go to winner) British trade interests would take no harm
from the modifications Japan was introducing into her tariff, chiefly; it was maintained, in order to raise fresh revenue. Though we do not question, or doubt, the
the good faith of the reassuring oflolal statements that have been made, we are momfortably reminded · by them of similar statements made in connection with the American Tariff last year, and of the controversy aroused by some of the provisions of the more recently discussed French Tariff. No foreign country ever admits that proper consideration when it is drafting a new tariff; yet, somehow, we rarely find a tariff in which British interests are not more favourably affected than those of other countries in regard to some of the most important think that shoes for the usually viboso kant-
advertised, that attracted suck a large concourse to the Theatre Royal on each sultry night Apart from the congratulations due to the promoters on theexcellent fights arranged, they aze also to be commended for the action takon The fall in the temperature must have boon with regard to the ringslide seating are stood up to his opponent until he was laid, angives a record of adventures, habits of appreciated. It gava a pleasing cessation from monts. Usually, a patron who booked a seat inert form, on the boards. He was sufficiently I onimals, skatches of Brazilian and Indian GYMEKANA STAKES.-Valná, $100 Distance British interests have received other than the summer moistness which characteris advance arrived at the ringside on the night of unished, however, and despite the outories Me, and aspects of naturo under the
most bodies, and those who suffer from prickly heat must have enjoyed the relief which these four days afforded. The coolth was particularly noticeable in the morning tub. Didn't it make a difference to those who went son bathing? Not only was the water cooler, but the jelly fish w
much in evidence.
To-day our good friends the Americans cale brate their national fête. But apparently it is not to be so fateful as in provious years, as the authorities in "God's country" are trying to modify the jubilations so as to reduce the death Foll
Most men who haro used language when they tried to find a missing collar stad must have pondered in their calmer moments why their lives should have been plagued by such on inven- tion, which really seems a device of the evil one to lure weak mortals into sins which they never contemplated. Sir F. Carruthors Gould has, I notice, given us an explanation as to why man invented studs. He says that man saw what was coming with the revoltof woman, and so he invented studs, in order not
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a contest to flad it "jumped, but on this occasion the old onston did not work, Tha usurpers were removed, as they should have boon, and it will be a step in the right direction if other promotora follow this wise example, Mr. Jack Dongsey acted as reforce, Messrs. Kelly and Bend were the timekeepers, and Mr G. Turner, was master of ceremonies.
The first fight of the evening was a six round contest between E. Coyne of the Naval Yard, & stone 13 iba, and Drummer Bouchier of the Buffs, 9 stone 9 lbs. Bouchier and advantages in weight, height and reach, but Coyne WEN generally fancied as a winner on account of his excellent record. He was not up to his usual form, however, while the Drummer showed marked improvement. Bouchier showed up wall in the first few rounds, but Coyne improved in the third, and in the fourth scored all along, but was not in fit condition to maintain his advantage. He retired "groggy," and coming up in the fifth round was stopped by a heavy right swing on the jaw, which would probably have been his waterloo but for the welcome sound of the gong. The sixth round was socruber, both men mixing it until strength failed, and neither had a hit left. Bonchier was given the decision..
his suppertors, the referee did what was right.
LAWN TENNIS LEAGUE.
TAIKOD 8. T.MIC,ATI
Played at Quarry Bay on Saturday this match resulted in an easy viatory for the visitors by 84 to 15, Bares
Edwards and Hickling beat Rose and Macaskill 11-0, McCubbin and MoLennan 9-2, Hamilton and Aitchison 8-3,-*-
Lo Briton and Vivensh beat Rose and Macaskill 10-1, MoCubbin and MeLeguan 22 Hamilton and Aitchison 9-2.
Shorey and Clements beat Rose and Macaskill 10-1, MoCubbin and McLennan 10-1, and Hamilton and Aitchison 8-3.
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equator during sloven years of travel. From this book the reador can learn much of the wonderland of South Ameries, of the peoples who inhabit the region of the mighty Amazon, and of the flors and fauna of the vicinity. Mr. Bates researches in the wilds of the great Seathern Continent, and his contributione to the science of natural history are extensive. Even if the reader is not a síndent of natural
The book history, be manut but revel in this alluring story of the little-known Amazon. is well written, and judging by the author's description the Amazon region would prove a terrestrial paradise to Tixed Tim as well as to the naturalist and sportsmen.
Mad Shepherds and other Human Studies. By L. P. JACKS. London: Williams & Norgate.. These aketches of two strong typos of rural In celebration of the opening of their pretty charactors are well drawn. They are original, little green, members of the Taikoo Club held yet true to nature. Baarley Bob is a shepherd an "at home" on Baturday afternoon to which who communce with nature, learns the lore of members of other bowling clubs in the Colony the heavens, and yet is rufficiently human to get drunk at times, One wonders whether he is wero mado welcome, Bowling matches were arranged, and tennis was indulged in, while sane or not, but whatever the verdict his dependent on women and needlework as before.
refreshments followed on the axertions of personality and his words will be found attrac But all the same, man without the help of
the players. Members of the home club mettive. A sweeter disposition is that of the blushed to find it known. The stadies arė woman and the zeedle is a very indecent object. Then came Lauce-Corporal Harris, 11 stone teams from the Cosmopolitan Docks, the Ciril agnostic shoomaker, who did good by stealth and intensely interesting, and the volume-which is the first from the pen of the gifted editor of the Hibbert Journal," should be appreciated by all who are stimulated by thoughtful writing.
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lbs, and Gunner Bedbrook, 10 stone Sihs, to try Most people in the East have at one time or confusions in a contest of eight two-minute other amusing experiences with native sorrants, rounds, Bedbrook was decidedly too clover for A French lady down in Annam tells how sho Harris, but the latter's capacity for taking was startled one day when the found her cook punishment, and the apparent toughness of the rolling rissolan by "rubbing them up and down vulnerable parts of his anatomy, carried him his bare body with the palm of his hand." It is through the mill. Bedbrook's right was swing. not surprising that her visits afterwards to hering heavily on his opponent's jaw or crashing chefs quarters were less frequent.
Even the thrilling adventures of that great American sportsman Theodore Roosevelt palo pato insiguifcance when compared with our local big game hunters. Mr. Roosevelt graphically describes his adventures in the wilds and is able to name the wild boasts that have fallen to his unerring rifle.
Bat our raliant sportsmen, who set out to shoot a tiger whom transgression on the bound ary of oivilization was not appreciated, fired sensation into print which has actually kept Hongkong Allys for a week.
over the heart, but the blows lacked the sting necessary to stop the tough lanco-corporal, whe seemed to improve as the fight progressed, and gave his opponent a hot time in the final rounds
The referee sould not separate the men.
A ten round contest fellowed between Gunner Arandel, 10 stone 3lbs, and Eddie Burns of Chicago, 10 atone 10 lbs. The man from Chicago met his match in the active and clusive gunner, and were it not for his smartness in covering would hare seen innumerable stary and won many stripes. In the first few rounds the contestants felt their way, and then * Gluger" appearod eatisfied as to the capabilities. of his opponent, and set to work. His right To begin will, the bold fecal husters, whose swang on to the jaw of Burns with tiring effect, descriptivo powers are evidently high-coloured, and although he stopped a fer heavy left snoceeded in bluding a journalist, and in par swings, ho generally succeded in eluding the suading him that they had shot the tiger. This exchanges. From the eighth round Burns glad news was detailed to Kowloon residents so began to ure, bat in the last two minutes ha that "they might sleep peacefully at night."livened up considerably, and the apartators witnessed a stormy time until the sounding of the gong. Both men mired it," but Arundelk activity kept him clear of the vicious swings of his opponent, and when the wild excitement of the audience had died down, he was proclaimed the winnor.
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As is only natural, letters of congratulation poured in on the successful huntsman. Then appeared, in the light of further information, that the animal killed was of a species unknown to zoologists. The few who saw it, men not versed in the science, wers doubtful whether it was a puma, a wolf, a panther, or a bear.
From ik remarkable performance in the jaws
of death, however, it could be none of these, and I do not wonder that one of Its slayers stood aghast when he saw it leap thirty foot into the air with a broken spine and thon pro- "ced to dig its own grave.
Meantime, the skin of this unknown quadruped. has been left with earviers in the New Territory
After the fight the American phallenged. Arundel to a twenty-five round contest for any
amount of money.
The main event was a twenty three-minute round fight between Sergeant Piggott and Battling Wilcott, better known as Simms, Piggott's weight was given as 11 st. 5 lbs., while Simms turned the scale a pound heavier The result of this event pricked another of rumour's bubbles, and bolled the reputation of Bergeant Piggott which was so widely circulat
Service Club, the Police Recreation Club na the Kowloon Bowling Club in a game of gi honds, and stored a win by five points. The homo team bost the Cosmopolitans by twelve pointe, and lost to Kowloon by four, to the Civil Service by two, and to the Police by one point.
Prior to the play, Mr. Grimshaw asked Mr. Robertson to open the green, at the same time presenting him with a silver jack on a stand.
Mr. Robertson rolled the jack along the green, and declared it open
Gentleman of Virginia. By PERCY JAMES BEDUNHR. London: Macmillan & Co. Hongkong: Messrs. Kolly & Walsh, This is a stirring story of the times of the Freneli Revelation. In some respects its Mr. Harvick, who has devoted so much time reminiscent of The Boarlet Pimpernel." It and attention to bringing the green to its pre-is so absorbing and fascinating that once com sent state of perfection, was then made the menced it has to be fluished practically st one recipient of a handsome ross bowl mounted on sitting The story is not concerned with the a blackwood stand and the thanks of members great events in that historis cataoylyem, but the background of blood and strife, the heroism and of the Club.
sordiduess affords a picturesque setting for a vory pretty tale. The gentleman of Virginia is a son of the new bom Afnerican ropublic, who, fired by the heroism of Marquis de Lafa- yette when he offered his services to the Americans in their struggle for independence, decides on reaching man's estate to strike a blow for the people of France. The diionity of fighting for the sacred cause of liberty when anarchy prevailed in the land and his evoca tion with aristocratic friends leads to many complications and adventures, in which of course the love olement is particularly strong. How. ever, he wins through and the story ends with marriage belle in Virginis.
CANTON OPIUM MONOPOLY.
The following is a continuation of the notiss issued regarding the Opium Monopoly :-
11. The salary of the Deputy is to be paid by the Bureau and the business men have no responsibility in this matter.
12. The Deputy has no right to receive any romittance from the various districts, but is to confine himself to investigation only.
13. Shonk any trouble arise in the transaction of the opium business, the business men are requested to petition a deputy to clear up the dificulty and the salary of such a deputy shall be paid by the merchants,
14. The amount of opinin imported into the province last year was --Foreign opium, 18,538 picals; native, 7,972 plents, from which 21,208,000 taste of prepared drug were made The tax at 30 cents per task would produce
$6,362,400,
15. The year before last the amount of opiam imported was 1,430 ploule less than the previous year, and last year showed a further falling off of 420 pions. The conemption of native epium is becoming less and less daily.
The Oxford Colleges. By Elsie M. LANG,
With 24 Illustratione, London: T. Warner Laurie,
Books about Oxford seem plentiful at the present moment. The latest is a very neat little volume, almost literally of waistcoat pocket site, being uniform with a sexlos which Mr. Werner Laurie is publishing on various ea the drala, castles, inns, ito,, of England. One of the recent works about. Oxford was confessedly written to satisfy the curiosity which his sistors and his cousins and his pants" are likely to manifest is the place of the undergraduate's
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a key to adverse treat-
Mr. L N. Loefe's Besolution, Mr. Ellis Kadoorie's Roumanian Chief, Rear Admirat Lyon's Llama Chief, Mr. Blank's Sider Dhe Mr. Ellie Kadoorie's Nizam Chicf.
One mila. For all China, ponies. Catoh weights of 10 st, 6 lbs. Winners of an open race or open griffin ane 5 lbs.extra. Non-winning subscription grillas allowed 5 lbs. Jockeys who have won more than five races in Hongkong, Shanghai or fiigatan Paparan lbs pronted at
tho ans will the end of the Beason to be won by the scoring most marks in the races for the Garment applied, in practice, to British merobantes khana Stokes at the Gymkhana Meetings dur and manufacturers by foreign countries is to be found in the remarks of Count Komura, ing the season, counting 4 points for a first 2 referred to in Mr. Wilcox's lattor. Count for a second and 1 for a third. The benefit of Komura anid laet January, with reference to marks already scored to pass with the pony on mutual conissions between countries in rogard are for each win in subsequent starts for the fectly Frea Trade cossions from other a sale. Any winuerof the race to carry 5 lbs. to scales of duties, that England, being a for- country, had no means of pur- race, but in the event of a pony carrying the la
chasing
nutions," penalty not yiuning, 2 lbs. to be deducted Apparently, as England has no means of pur- next time he starts. Such 2 lbs. to remain chasing such conesssions, it is not the intention deducted until he wins again, when he will of Japan to gather any, in spite of the carry the full penalties without deduction.
atmost oaro to considor British interests" Poualties accoumalative up to 15 lbs. En which the Japanese statesmen maintain that tranos feo 85. 2nd Prize: $25, (Half entrance they have shown. fees to go to winner.)
Mr Dryasdust's Sorozis, Messrs. Moxon & Gedge's Temptation, Capt. Heathcoto's Hinton (late Uranus Sir H. May's Moonbeam (late Dato Tree) Mr Ellia Kadooric's Servian Chief, Mr John Johnstone's Odds On, Mr. Ellis Kadeorio's Belgian Chief, Rear-Admiral Lyon's Llama Chief,
Mr Hickman's Kerry.
5 lbs. allowance.
MARKS.
Blackmere Vale... Temptation Llams Chief
Hinton (late Uranins)..
B OLSS OF ONCE ROUND FLAT RACE HANDICAP,—For all Chins ponies. Jockeys who have won more than 5 racesin Hongkong. Shanghai of Tientsin penalised 5 lbs. En trance for $5. 1st prize: presented. 2nd prize: $25 (Batrance fees to go to winner) Mr M. W. Slado's Trowint
The Hon. P. G. Searlett's Nankin Major Eaton & Mr. Potter's Jock Scott Mr G. Marewald's Hootor Mr H. Humphreys' Corcomb Mr Frederick Blis Triad
Mr O. K., Yarboro Mr Ellis Kadooria's Belgian Chief Mr H Humphroys' Barry- Mr Blank's Spirit Level
An examination of Mr. Wilcox's lotter will convince most people that manufac tarors and shippers of British goods who trade with Japan will be seriously prejudiced by the new tariff. The investigation conducted by the China Association was very difficult in the Absence of fall statiation as to the trade of Japan, which are available only to the Japanese Govern ment; but the figures set forth by Mr. Wilcox respecting certain of the more iniportant classes of articles export from the United Kingdom to Japan aro courlusive evidence that, in spite of protestations to the contrary, British trade will auffor seriously by the changes in the tariff. On many of the articles the rates are doubled, and on several they are trebled, and the urticles in question are, in nearly all cases, imported chiefly from this country. As Mr. Wilcox says |--"The increased rates, or the effect of the increased rates, will fall mainly on British manufactures." He adds that when they are put in force they will compel many British firms now trading in Japan to abandon their business there. A superficial glance at the more changes in the ratos on various articles shown in the new tariff- as compared with its predecessor, may easily give a very misleading idea as to the real incid- ence of the new duties. In the first place, the olassification has been superseded by a much wore elaborate ogo, In this second ploce, it last.. once evident that, although the rate on mach description of gooda is identical for all countries, Kome of the very heaviest incraison fall om articles which are imported much more largely from the United Kingdon than from BLY other tariff that the country. The art of so derising a products of a particular. Stato shall be more heavily taxed than those of soine other State, or Etates, from which " concessions" have been obtained while the tariff was in process of con struction has been carried to a high pitch of perfection of late years, and the country which
TENT PLOGING IN SECTIONS OF THREE-
Open to teams, mounted on China pontes, and composed of any three members of the Gymkhama Club. Three small cups to be presented to the winning team at each com- petition and at the conclusion of the season to the team which a Trophy will be given cores the highest aggregate of points, all
suffers most in this way is the United meetings included. In competing for the small cops & competitor need not necessarily Kingdom. In spite of the disclaimers offered represent the same team on each and every in the official explanation, the result in the occasion, but if competing for the aggregate
case of the Japanese Tariff, seems hardly more trophy he can only represent one team during agreeable to us than if there had bec inch un- the season, that is to say, he must continue to avowed favouring of nations which aro our com compete for the team first selected by him mercial rivals. We can hardly beliers that the and for no other. To provide for sickness, responsible statesmen of Japan realize in full absence from the Colony, or for improve the effect which the now tariff is bound to have ment of stoara, new members may from time upon the trade relations between the two coun to time be Introduced into a team, bat in order tries. to win the aggregate Trophy two at least of the Membora composing the winning team must have competod in not less than thres PECULIAR EFFECT OF THE HEAT competitions. Entrance fee $1 each man ench Gymkhana,
The Committee of the Gymkhans. Clüb will appoint a Judga who will judge this competition throughout the season and whose devision shall be final. In the case of illness or theence of any Judge appoined the Com- mittee shall appoint a substitute,
MAŽĖS.
Mr. Gudge's toa... R. G. A The Magpies 'Mr. Blason's
The Buff's A The Baff's B The Nivala
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On the NB. Railway, half-a-mile from Kilsyth, owing to the intense heat the rails expanded to auote on extent, that they suited
cork-screw shape, Fortunately no train wre due at the time, and the local surfaceman happened to be working near the spot. Every precaution was at once taken for safety, the passenger trains from either side being ran forward to the point of obstruction, and the passengers detrained there, afterwards walking over the point a
t affected. It took a large squad of men several hours to put matters right, "The rolls" wrote, a correspondent, had serpentined to an extent incredible arless one
seen it. Thore seemed to be at least 40 yards. of symmetrical and even graceful deflection, on a it seems, followed immediately upon the slight loosening of one mil by a gang of platelayers. As soon as it was ensod, it and its neighbours sprang into a series of ourvos, which not even the most docile of trains could possibly have followed,"
The huntsmen have not yet decided who shall ed. Piggott may have brought a good record 16. The nonnal tax on this drug will amount residence. Miss Eang's book, though less am LADIKS NOMINATION 5. FURLONGA FLAT normally straight piece of lino. The ecoantricity.
takes Before they do, might I be allowed to that they should offor it to the museum is, if rumour lies when she says it is all
.mortal of a Chinese wonki
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to $6,000,000 of which 81,500,000 should be collected during the first three months The merchants, aro requested to put up security equal to this mum ($1,500,000), which will be returned at the end of 30 months
from home, and he may be, as has often been
bitionaly planned than that particular work, szerted, a good shadow puncher, but his skill
should serve a similar purpose. It gives, in with shadows availed him nothing when he
brief compass, all that the average visitor wante stood up to a reality to Simms. The black
to know about the twenty-one colleges which make Oxford so delightful a city; and drawS Man was undoubtedly his superior, and having
17. Of the $6,000,000 expected to excrus from attention to their chief architectural beaution. Here is true tiger story. A French lady regard to the Sergeant's past record, it ca in Annum narrates that after she had killed only be supposed that he is now passing into this tax, 10 per cent, will be appropriated by The author makes good use of the quaint Hiera. tiger she went her kitchen later and found that class known as the "has been The the Anti-Opiums Society and 20 per cent by ture which the Middle Ages have handed down the cook pounding up and boiling the eyes of opening stages of the fight showed Piggott the merchants for defraymont of expenses, and to us, concerning the colleges and their great the animal. His little nephew was made to cool and collected, wasting no energy on the remaining 70 per cent, amounting to men, and has herself a pleasant style, The needloss coon dancer taking what punish $4,200,000, will be appropriated by Government. twenty-four photographs which adorn the book, swallow the connection, and the cook declared most came his way and only hitting whim Of this mum an amount equal to 60 cash per though noonmarily small, are well chosen and triumphantly now he always see my Lord blows were likely to take effect, Simas, 1sel of opium will be retsitted to Peking, but the adequate. Altogether, so a first introduction to
Tiger before my Lord Tiger see him."
on the other hand, was as skittish as an rest will be used to take the place of the the old University, The Oxford Collages." Î
book to be recommendel. How simple life must have bean with the anbroken colt, and was probably trying to gambling tax. ancienta And how slow! The present day disconsort his opponent with his gerills like mortal, if it were possible that he could be trans-facial contortions. He repeatedly drove his loft ferred to those byge times, would surely die of on the Sergeant's jaw, while Piggott played ennai The following Boston franscript show, principally for the heart and kidneys. Both, what the anolenta missed WAY
however, wore tough men, and beyond s trickie of claret, the blows had no visible effect, Piggett hnd a clever guard, and was sending Page some very prolly upperents, but the effect was not apparent on the negro, whose left oon tinued to land with unabated forec on the soldier's f face. Simms was somewhat lax in his
The ancients thought the world was flat, I'm really not suprised at that We'd find so flat, I dare to say, If we were Kving in their day
Just think, they had no antos then," No show girls to delight the men, No pipes to smoke and no cigars, No cocktails served at handsome bars,
bridge to play and no pink teas.
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No liners speeding oʻor the sets,
No yellow journals and no flats,
No women's monstrous picture hats, No tariff problems to attack,
No gowne that batton up the back, No and sat hogs with manners rude, No monkeying with the price of food,
No ise bills, no cold storage eggs, No banko steerers and no yeggs, No trolley cars with clang and whirr
No Teddy to keep things astir Soy, is it any wonder that.
The ancients thought the world was flat P RODERICK RANDOM.
18. The merchants must band over the money received as tax every ten daye to the said Bureau. The surplus, after the percentage for expanses has been deducted, will be put into a cortain hink, and at the end of each quarter will be handed to the Provincial Treasurer.
19. If this innovation can be carried out succesfully, Imperial sanotion will be obtained to extend it to other provinces. The annual tax may then he expected to produce $20,000,000.
THE HIPPODROME CIRCUS.
In thess dull days, when amusements after the dave work are few, the advent of Bysack's Hippodrome Cirens and Managerio to Hongkong should be welcomed. This well-known com bination was exposted to arrive here by the French mail at daylight this morning, and will
RACEFor China ponies subscription griffing of the sensor 2909-10 and all bona fide polo ponies. Catoh weights. Fonies to ho nominated by lady. The names of the ponies will be placed in one hat, the names of zidora in another hat, and drawn alternately Ponies to be ridden by riders whose names. appear at the same drawing. Jockeys who have won more than 5 races in Hongkong, Shanghai and Tientsin penalised 5 lbs. No pony to be goratched after entry ercent on Account of sickness.
When entoring for this event Compotitors are requested to give Laly Nominator's name, Ownors must provide a rider to correspond with each pony entered by him. The name of riders must be communicated to the Honorary Secretary two days before the date of Gymkhana, Entrance fee 85. First and Second Prizes prosented by the Gymkhana
Club.
Mr Fred Fibs Job Trotter, nominated by Mra
Ells. Mr Hickman's Kerry, nominated by Mra
Muitiazd.
Mr H. Humphreys Coxcomb, nominated by Mrs
H. Humphrey Mr L. N, Leefo's Resolution, nominated by Mrs Mr O, K's Double Dragon, nominated by Mra
Leofe
20. This innovation must be throughout its shortly open at Causeway Bay. Since ila hato Wiser. observance of the rules under which he was course carried on properly. At the end of the visit to Hongkong, the circus has sequired the ONE AND A QUARTER MILE FLAT RACE HANDICAP. For all China ponies. Jockeys fighting, but it appeared that a few of his period the work is to be done as zealously as at services of many new and up-to-date performore,
who have won more than 5 races in Heng * fouls" were unintentional. Once he deliberate the beginning, and no laziness must be allowed while many old faces will appear in the ring.
kong, Shanghai and Tientsin penalised 5 le ly tripped his opponent, and again baited him to spoil the anti-onium cause. Merchants are Now clowns with new biflooasty and new trapeze Entrance tes $5. First pris presented by the officers of the Garrison 2nd prize : 905. under the chin with his head. In the sleworth vined to carry out all transactions with lie artists will make their bow, while the steel-ja wad
(Entrance fees to go to winner) Oriola will give remarkable feats of weight round the American transferred his attention cretion and aysid all cause of trouble. ~-~-
Lifting with their teeth. Then Mr. Karl Kramer Mr. John Johnstone's Odds On from Piggott's jaw to the lower part of
Messrs. Moxon & Gedge's Temptation will give su exhibition of strength, and will be Capt. Heathcote's Hinton (late Uranus). his anatomy, and placed a telling right on
prepared to mest sayone, irrespective of colour, | Real Admiral H. Lyon'a Llama Chief the wind which sout the soldier to the boards with a thud. Simms then walked to his corner
in a wrestling match, catch-as-catch can or the Capt. Heathcote's Tomahawk
Major Baton & Mr. Potter's Jock Scott Grasco Ronian style, The programme, we are Blank's Spirit Level and generously gave the white man a chance, Piggott managed to reach his feet before the
sssured, will be an exceptionally interesting one, Mr. II. Humphreys Barry count had ended, and then Simms was at him
and one that will prova attractive to patrons.
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RUBBER
The Daily Graphic of June 7th notes Ther has been no improvement in the Rubber market and prices have again tended to slip away. The movements, however, are of little importance as
rule. Among others, Consolidated Malay declined 1-8 to 15-16, Clonshiel Highlands and Lowlands, Kaper Pars † to 81. Klapang Produce 1 to 134, Kuala Lumpur, Malacca and Pataling half-a-crown. The Kamuning Rubber reports a rubber output for May of 7,20016. making 57,300 for the ten months.
NEW RUBERE COMPANIES..
The prospectus of the David Young Bubber Estates (British Guiana), Limited, will be issued an early date, the capital being £85,000 in 2. shares, of which 490,000 shares will be offered
at
for abscription at par The company has been formed to acquire as a going concern and further planting and developing the freshold estate of Mr, David Young situated near Mora whanna, on the Aruka River, about 170 miles from Georgetown, together with his nine valu able Government rubber concessiona" in the north-west district of British Guhas,
Messrs. Guthrie & Co. Limited, have just arranged an important transnotion whereby the whole of the share capital of s
Dutch rubber plantation leading
company will be transferred to an English company. From the details which will be publish for public information it appears that the pro- duction of rubber on the state for the next seven years is estimated to exceed 4,000,000. The company owns the whole of the island of Galang, comprising about 37,500 acres, of which 8,000 sores acres are stated to be suitable for planting rubber.