HONGKONG RACES, 1852.
TRD DAY. SATURDAY, 25TH FEBRUARY, Stewarts-11. Sir John. Fope Hennessy, K.C.M.G. ; II., Lieut.-General Donovan; Com modore Cuming, Rey: Lient-Colonel Geddes, Royal. Inniskillingifiers; Hon. F. Ryrie; Hon. F. Bulkeley Jeon; A. Coxon, Esq.; II. Happis, Esq; H. De Courcy Forbes, Esq.; T. Jackson, Esq.; F. D. sassoon,; W. H. F. Darby, Esq. Judge, E sheppard, Esq.; Starter, A. Coxon, Esq.; Clerks of the scales, 11. Hoppius, Est, and W. H., F. Darby, Esq; Honorary Twasurer, J. Thorburn, Esq; Clerk of the Coarst, H. J. H. Tripp, Esq.
with Redstar pulling double on the oki dun's quarters. These positions were preserved until rising the Black Rock Hill where Redstart was beaten, and Tajmahal rushed to the front, and, retaining the lead to the end, won in a common
anter by six lengths. Tine, 3.55.
The Lates Persia, for all China, Manila and
Japan Ponies, to be handicapped by the Stewards; entrance $5. Seven Furlangs, Mr. Gordon's brown second Violin, zest. th.
(Mr. Brandt)......
Mr. Henry's g. Roscola, tost. 12. (Mr. Ogle) Mr. Gordon's brown East Wind, rost. 120. Mr. Cordon's grey strathisia, 30st. 4P...(Mr.
(31r. Hutchings).......
Fraser-smith)
Mr. Gordon's dun Dauntless, tost. ft. (Capt.
Lindsay)..
Str. Gordon's grey Gang Forward, 145. 7th
(Mr. Essex)....... Mr. Paul's ch. Rose, 11st. 40...(Mr. Reynell)
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Fine weather again favored mcegoers, and although the son was rather strong at times, the day proved a most enjoyable one. The fields were not so large as on the two previous days, but most of the finishes were close and exciting even ternes, Gang Forward assiaping the lead Shell, notwithstanding his 7lbs, penalty, bad after going fifty yards, Roscola and Rose lying very easy task set bin in the Cathay Cup, Mr. second and third, second Violin, Dauntless, East Nickels steering the crack subscription griffin to wind and strathisla following in the order named. victory in gallant style from sub Rosa and Wiltsell
Ascending the hill these relative positions were A very small ficht contested the Challenge Cup maintained, and no change occurred until enter- Tajmahal eventually winning in a common canter from the Derby winner Huntsman, Redstarting the straight where second Violin rushed from finishing a bad third. Seven competitors faced the starter for the Ladies Purse, Mr. Gordon sending ng less than five panies to the post for this highly prized event, last year's winner second Violin being amongst the number. The old pony was apparently let off easily with 1ost. rolbs, having carried 12st. 7lbs, to victory a year ago, and although he earned five pounds over weight he won very easily at the finish from Ko. scola and East Wind, the last named, ridden by Mr. Hutchings, coming with a tremendous rush at the finish.
The rider of the winner after weighing in was led to the stand and presented to Miss Pennell, whe handed him the purse, and said :-"Mr. Brandt, I have much pleasure in presenting you with this purse from the ladies of Hongkong, and beg to congratulate you on so gallantly winning it, and hope you will have success in your future effous." Mr. Brandt replied in the following terms: "Miss l'ennell, I beg to thank you in
particular, and the indies of Hongkong generally, for the prize now so gracefully presented to me, When I won the Ladies' Turse last year, on the
same pony which has now so nobly carried me
the rack, and taking his place next the rails made the remainder of the running and won cleverly by a clear length from Roscola, East Wind coming with a tremendous rush at last, and losing second place by a short head. Rose was fourth, Gang Forward fifth, Strathisla and Dauntless whipping in. Time, 1.52,
The NAVY PLATE, value
presented by
Officers of II.M. Fivet, for all China, Manila and Japan Ponies; weight for inches: previous winners at this meeting of one race, 5ths. extra; of two races, 788, extra; and of three or more races. roths. extra; non-starters at this meeting excluded; entrance $10; second Pony to receive half of the entrance money. One Mile..
Mr. Paul's chesnut Rose (Mr. Reynell) 1 Mr. Henry's grey Reseala...Mr. Ogle) Mr. Gordon's bik. Land ofthe Isles (Mr. Brand) 3 Mr. Paul's brown sunlight...(Mr. Nickels) Mr. Grammont's g.Strathavon (Mr. D'Arnoux) Mr. Kerfoot's g. Wild Race...(Mr. Hutchings)
At the third attempt a good star was effected, tended by Strathavon and Sunlight, Lord of the Roseola at ance 1ashing to the front, closely at 1stes lying next, Rose, and Wild Race bringing up the rear. After going half a mile, Will Race was beaten, and on making the descent for the
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.
The CHAMPION STAKES, a forced entry for all China, Manila and Japan Ponies, winners at this meeting optional to beaten Ponies; weight for Biches; entrance $20: winners of two races, $20 of three or more races, $50, with $100 added. One Mile and a Half Mr. Paul's dun Tajmahal..
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PIECE GOODS TRADE.
Mr. P Maclean's Reti sapeet of the Piece Goods
loud and rude remarks. On being gently re monstrated with by a foreign policeman, the offender brutally threatened the officer, and during one at the entractes used some insulting expressions towards the policeman and struck trade continues to prove a useful record of the him in the face. Thereupon he was promptly course of the market during the past year, and is arrested, and taken to the station, bail having been
fall of valuable and comprehensive statistics, given for his appearance at the American Court which show at a glance the position of the trade this morning. The man was connected with a for years past, Some of the markets have shown seafaring occupation. A master mariner had to
singularly little variation daring last year; the be removed from the dress circle for disturbing price of the great staple, lbs. shirtings, contact during the evening. It is
commenced at Ts. 1.8.8 per piece, and strange that is persons who ought to know how to behave them-
at Tls. t.S., having once descended to Selves in a public place should conduct them-
Tls. 1.8.1, whilst showing no advance upon the selves like hollums," but as there are indivi
January figure. Common shirtings seemed to duals of this kind who frequent the theatre, the
have lost more. The deliveries of firey shirtings police should keep them under surveillance, and their action last evening in removing the per-up to those of 1879, they are however alone the have been larger than last year, but do not come sons we have alluded to is deserving of praise. Average of the last five years. The deliveries of -Courier.
T-Cloth have slightly decreased during the year; and are in fact the smallest of all the eleven years giren hi the tibles, For the last five years, lowever, the variation has been very small. In Drills there is an increase, chietly in American goods; "the sound and faithful character of the American manufacture has ena-
TIENTSIN
February 1st.
(Mr. Ogle) Mr. Paul's b. sunlight...(Mr. Reynell) Mr. Paul's b. shantuck........(Mr. Nickelis) 3 Mr. Gordon's g. Gang Forward...(Mr. Brandt) Mr. St. Andrew's w. Huntsman...(Mr. Allen) o Mr. Kerfoot's dun Wild Eddy (Mr. Hatchings) o Mr. Crammont's grey strathpeffer (Mt. D'Ar-
noux)......... Mr. Granumont's g. Shell...(Major Hamition)
Long odds were in many instances laid on Tajmahal against the field. The tag fell at the second attempt to a good start, shell and sunlight cutting out the work in from of Tajmahal and shamrock, Huntsman, Strathpeffer, Gang For ward, and Wild Eddy following in the order named: At the half mile post (time, 10g) shell turn out of the straight the subscription griffin our door amusements-Paper hunts; Rifle shoot-bied the importers to be Faidy firm and resolute led sunlight by two lengths, hat on nearing the dropped away beaten, and at the six furlongsing at targets, Americans v. Residents, the former Our community has now fairly settled down to post (time, 1-41) Mr. Reynell sent his any to the gaining the principal prices; Foxhunting and front, Tajmahal, Shanock, and Gang Forward, it is announced that from 6 1.1. to 8 pm
Skating In lo-day's cal newspaper, Northern tions. Half a mile from home time, 2.15) invites our missionaries to come out and enjoy at the same moment assuming prominent post the skating Rink is to be laminated; the editor Tajmahal assamed the lead which he maintained this instead of attending to their regular prayer to the finish, winning cleverly from sunlight by extius, which takes place every Wednesday four lengths, Shamrock a length behind the
Among the Chinese a topic conversation is second, with Gang Forward close up fourth. for the Railroad to Peking. The strangest part that 1.E. Li has again memorialized the Throne The others were widely scattered. Time, 3-18. The CoNSOLATION STAKES, for all beaten Cinta Japanese Consul for particulats regarding their it of is that the Japanese are tenderers, although it is known the E. Li had enquired of the Manila and Japan, Ponies at this meeting; weight for inches; entrance $5. with Stoolways, and for this reason Mr. Tong King-sing added; second Pony to receive $50.
took a trip to Japan, Furlongs. Mr. Paul's brown Gold Bar......(Mr. Reynell Mr. Gordon's black Lord of the Isles (Mr.)
Brandt
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Mr. Henry's grey Gprim Death...(Mr. Agle) Air. Monat's chesnut Redstart (Mr. Hutchings) Mr. St. Andrew's grey Iroquois (Mr. Allan) Mr. Henry's grey Roscola......Mr. Arnold) Mr. Gordon's brown East Wind (Mr. Essex) o Mr. Gordon's grey Strathisla (Capt. Lindsay) o Iroquois was freely backed against the field. The favorite had much the worst of the start, but before going fifty yards had assumed a clear lead which he maintained until making the as- cent for the Rock, where Lord of the Isles rushed
the village. Redstart was beaten at this point, and through his horses and immediately drew clear away, leading by two lengths as they approached with Iroquois and Roseala crying a go, Gold Bar
attended the black into the straight, the race be ing now confined to these two. Lord of the Isles
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The Copper Mine shares are up to T74. 140; for Kaiping Mine shares holders here are asking Th 70 without being able to sell them,
loss of four houses and no life. Had there been A fire occurred at midnight in the principal street of the suburb; it was suppressed with the any wind it might had been one of the greatest fires known, as the buildings for over a mile are simply storehouses,
The weather remains extraordinarily fine. The Chinese fear that unless snow and frost has consequently risen in value.-Shanghai come, the winter crops will be destroyed. Grain Mercury.
NAGASAKI.
February 11th.
Consulate in Japan, the Corean Government has asked the opinion of viceroy Li, and will be In reference to the establishment of a Corean
guided by his advice.
through the year, and it became more evi- dent that the Chinese consumer is fairly alive to long sun than a filled, although noninally chale the fact that a good sound cloth is cheaper in the
to be congratulated on the steadly manner in manufacture. The American manufacturers are which they have abstained from reducing the cast of their productions by the introduction of sizing into the cloth and it is becoming more and to follow their example if he means to keep in the more evident that the English maker will have
not the whole trade." Of Drillings generally he field. There will be necessarily, always be a de- mand for cheap cloth, but this is only an item says There have been several prominent features in the trade under this heading and one of the most important has been the afst complete cessation in the demand for the ordinary quality of 14lbs. English Cloth. Up to the end of May,
speculation. After that date prices began to or even into June, all went fairly well and the native dealers bought largely, to some extent on decline and by and bye it began to be apparent the question was not so much one of price, as entire want of desire to purchase. An offer once refused was rarely repeated and so things went from bad to worse until a point was reached at never stood before. Many reasons are given for which onlinary 1lbs. English Drills certainly this, may not the real one be found in the gradual lowering of make and pick, and the free use of size? The natives aver this to the true one.
the American fashion, which have sold readily The better classes, beyond the common to or dinary n akes, have not suffered so much, and
throughout; whether the prices have been re- done than ever in fine English Drills packed in again, there has been a much larger business
all
to victory, I said I would do all that lay in my village Land of the Isles, after being twice dis-had the best of the struggic until within a hun-/ proposal of Mr. Kitagaki, the governor of Kioto,. been well maintained and the article bids fair to
power to win this much coveted prize again. 1
appointed, managed to get through his pics
must say that I have tried my best, and an glad that my efforts met with success. Again I beg to this point a fine race ensued half way up the and entered the straight with a clear lead. From Jender you my very sincere thanks,"
| he dropped away beaten, Rose at the same mo. straight, where the weight told on sunlight and ment taking the lead which he maintained to the end, winning a grand race by a shout neck, last year's winger, being only three quarters of a length away, third. Time. 2.91.
The Kerchoga Cue, value $-, presented, for China, Manila and Japan Paaies; weight for inches; enuance Sio. From the Black Rock
Twice Round and in.
Mr. St. Andrew's c. Thiving cloud (Mr. Ogle) Mr. Gordon's g. Huafachan.. (Mr. Hutchings) Mr. Paul's white Hw.icane...(Mr. Nickels) 3
The Navy Plate attracted six competitors to the post, last year's winner, Lord of the Isles, being amongst the nunther. Sunlight was made a hot favorite, but the 7lbs, extra proved tod much for the speedy brown, and, after a tremendous tussle from the quarter milé post, Rose jëst managed to get home a neck in front of Roscola, with Lord of the Isles beater three pits of a length for second place. Only three competitors contested the Keschong Cup, but the race proved the best of the meeting. Driving Clout was freely backed against the wogriffins Hurricane and Hualachaa, Mr. Hutchings having the mount on the Derby fa-Driving Cloud was baghed at evens against the vorite, and after a tremendous struggle from the field. The tag fell at the first attempt, the old village between the old chesnut and 1 valachan,the chesnut cutting out the work at a hot pace, the judge's fat was a bare nese in favor of Mr. st. two griffins lying together about four lengths be Andrew's pony. A better ridden race has hind for the mile. Passing the stand the second seldom been seen in Hongkong, and it really time Driving Cloud's lead was somewhat de- looks a mystery, why Hualachan lost the Derby. creased, although he still led by twn lengths; Bohemian won the Stand Plate rather cle- Fut making the ascent for the last time Hua- verly from the penalised Craftsman, this belachan parted company with Hurricane and ing Mr. Kerfoot's first wis at the meeting.coming quickly upon the leader, challenged for Mr. Paul's luck being apparently deail in, it was the lead as they entered the straight. All the way no surprise to find Gold Bar returned the winner down a magnificent race ensuer, and although of the Consolation, although Lord of the Isles ran a good, game pony, and old Grim Death made a bold show after warming up to his work. Wild sell won the Nil Desperandumi after making the whole of the running, and a good day's sport was brought to a conclusion by Mr. Paul winning the Champions with Tajmahal, the same owner's Sunlight and shamrock running second and third respectively. The Mafoo's race was lek over until Monday aftemoon, when no doubt a few other races will be arranged. The band of the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers was again pre- sent, and played several selections between the races. Mr. Paul's good fortune was the special feature of the day's racing, no less than four races falling to the bearers of the "yellow jacket
white cap."
A match has been arranged to be run on Mon- day afternoon over the Derby distance between shell, winner of the Valley stakes, German Cup, and Cathay Cup, and Hualachan, the third in the Derby, 10st. 1obs. cach, for $500 aside. This should prove a thoroughly sporting event,
Details are appended :——
The CATHAY CUR value $150, presented, for Subscription Griffins only; entrance $$; en- trauce money to go to second Pony: weight for inches; previous winners, 7bs. extra. One Mile.
Mr. Grammont's grey shell...(Mr. Nickels) Mr. Henry's brown Sub Rosa...(Mr. Ogle Mr. Kerfoot's grey Wild sell (Mr. Hutchings) 3 Mr. Bulkeley's grey Grey Mist......(Mr. Allen
In a field of four, shell was made a het favorite, and as soon as the flag fell sub Rosa rushed to the front at his best pace, and cut out the work in front of Grey Mist, with the favorite next, Mr. Hutchings lying off with Wild sell. They ran In this order until nearing the village, where the favorite at once assumed the lead, and cantered -home, the castest of winners without the sem- blance of a struggle, with sub Rosa second, and Will sell a fair third, Time, 2.126. The CHALLENGE CUP, value 100 guineas, for China Ponies; to be won two years consecu tively by a Pony or Ponics the bond fide pro- erty of the same owner; weight for inches; trance (forced) $5; first Pony to receive yo per cent; second, 20 per cent.; and third, to of entrance money, One Mile and Texojuarters.
everybody thought that the quondam Derby favorite had got home, the julge's verdict was a short head in favor of Driving Cloud. This was an extraordinarily fast un race, the last two miles occupying 4.29 1-5th; tull time, 5.5. The STAND PLATE, Sweepstakes of $5 each, with 3100 added for all bond fide Griffins at date of entry weight for inches; previous winners at this meeting 7ths. extra; penalties accumula- tive; Subscription Griffins allowed 7bs. From Two Mile Post Once Round and in. Mr. Kerfoot's brown Bohemian (Mr. Hut-
chings)
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dred yards of the chair, where his opponent get on terms, and, getting clear in the next few strides, won all out by a bare half length, with Grim Death a fair third Time, 1.52 1-5th.
HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCK
COMPANY, LIMITED.
The following is the Report of the Board of Directars of the Hongkong and Whampoa Dock Company, Limited, to the Ordinary Yearly Meet. ing of shareholdels, to be held at the Offices of Wednesday, the 1st March, 1882, at 3 o'clock the Company, No. 13, Praya, Hongkong, on
pn.:-
fiestyants—The Barebors drive to to submit to you the Berith a Statement of Acceanis for the half-year ending the 3 Metabert
Several rich merchants of Coshiur approve the They intend to contribute 2,000,000 yen towards to cut a canal and lower the water in Lake Biwa. the cost of the undertaking.
The British brig Arger, which vessel left here for shanghai on the 1st, got ashore whilst sailing up the river on Saturday last. On Sunday the not succeed. The work of lightening her was ingboat Heron attempted to tow her off, but did
then commenced.
A telegum has been received from Wladivo stock, stating that a quantity of cargo landed on the ice from the steatuship Faverly, on her last trip, was lost through the ice unexpectedly giving way shortly after the ship left. The cargo was owned principally by Chinese, and was, we be lieve, uninsured,"
about midnight, and as the weather is call he Audicrous story is told concerning the Himeji rubberies. Recently a detective was patroling covered his face. Presently he met three other men with their farces concealed, and thinking them to be rabbers he laid hold of ore. A profits, deer play the alteress the ad cheese straggle casted, during which the wrappers fell albos are for test tal cualet fail to faints, unput to The Sayoff, and the detective found that he was trying so which has to be added the Balince belanght for word
to arrest two police inspectors and a brother free ecotukak --- -- - --- ------
detective who were out to see if the police were all attending to their duties,
The fire eats for the f your a Big57.19 and net
making available
appropriatio
from which has to for deducted -
Directors fors Auditors' fees
250
asa
1750 Sin
The Dregs recommend Put a divend after cont.. Spree, be put the Shareholders, of Samen srichter, she ate of the value of in- lains, Tus, ad Siesta laumes, he placed to Reserve Fat Bakat e Mality fe conietto aeneat.
The Digital 1948 Fick have less thirmly over haule repairs and the expuse juured prompts for the
ree in their value as compared with me presinus statement;
they are both in first class der
The and Mathinery at the various esaldiassen die all in good working eder. and the Directors congratulate the Share- Gublers the prosperous conditions of their property.
HIRUCTORS.
Mr. A. Amire and the Him, W. Kessick resipatel on dening the Ifan. F. 15. Johson and Mr. H. de Carcy Furies to seats then which appointmes require confirmation by the Sharet-dera as this mealog. Messrs. A. T. Manger and .. Hanell, Jun. retire by rotation at offer themselves for re-election. AUDITORS, The Acounts Ive been audited by Mos. T. Amold and E. W. Davis, and the Fan) recommend the reelectlou nochese gen. demes as Aufitura Gr the year 180
51. Horris, Chairman,
the Colony, and the Directors have glertel Mr. Wm. Heiners,
SHANGHAL
February, 21st.
gone up to So per cent premium here. They are 30 per cent discount in Tientsin.
Mr. St. Andrew's white Craftsman (Mr. Allen) Mr. Henry's brown sub Rosa......(Mr. Ogle) Mr. Paul's brown sirocco......Mr Nickells) M. Gordon's grey Airlie .........(Mr. Brandt) Mr. Henry's grey Pedrillo (Mr. Essex) o Mr. Paul's chesnut Thistle ......Mr. Reynell)
At a fast pace, sub Rosa and sirocco made joint running, Craftsman lying third, Airlie and
The China Merchants Steam Nav. Co. received Bohemian close together next, with Fedrillo out-
a telegram yesterday 16th saying that the river paced from the start. Making the bend from patching two steamers, the Hing-sing and Hea was free from ice. They are accordingly dis- the six furlongs starting past the leading trio had ting, laden with tribute rice. The rice will likely drawn themselves four lengths away from Bo-be discharged into boats outside the Taku bar, -hemian and Airtle, but nearing the Rock theyif as most probable there is little water on the commenced to come back quickly, and by the in any casnice has to be transhipped into boats time the village was reached Bohemian had probably leave on the 24th-Mercury.
case. The regular trading steamers will
HARMS. Strelock arrived here from Kobe Shanghai. We hear the Gornostar is at length on Sunday fast, and left again on Tuesday for approaching completion, and will be ready for sea shortly she has been in the hands of the Slip authorities some eighteen months, and may, in fact, be termed an entirely new vessel. The French corvette Champlain, having finished her conimission in the East, has left the station; she is to be replaced by the Villars, a vessel capable of steaming sixteen knots.
Now that the revision of the treaties is fairly under way, and a prospect of affairs being put on which we live, we feel inclined to ask whether a footing more in accordance with the times in the question of ground-rents at the treaty ports has received, or is likely to receive, the attention it merits at the hands of those engaged in the
munerative to the importers is known only to themselves, int the standard of the cloth has There is a marked falling off in the sales of compete with its better known American rival." Cottons Goods by auction. From 1,100,000 pieces of Grey Shings sold in 1877 they have sunk to 406,000 in 1881, or from more than 25 per cent. to about 8 per cent. The sales of other Cotton Goods by this method have or the whole fallen of, whilst there has been a large increase On the whole the Piece Goods trade, although in those of Woolens owing to large arrivals,
rapid expansion. A useful table of the destribe- in a healthy condition, shows no tendency to tion of shirtings shows an increase at Hankow of 300,000 pieces over 1880, and a Buch larger increase over the average of previous years,
which was owing to the efforts of Mr. Consul due to the carrying out during the last two years equal in fact to about 70 per cent. This may be or so of the transit causes in the Tientsin Treaty, Alabaster. Were such a policy pursued by alt the Consuls at the parts, a very gratifying in. crease of the Coltons Goods trade would cer fainly be bet recal
China for 1881, and their effect upon the import. Mr. Maclean gives a glance at the politics of trade. We may remark that he takes the same view as ourselves, and which seems to be reluc tantly adopted by others of the foreign press, the Daily Press of Hongkong for instance, that "the
to foil
adopting western improvements only
Entimations.
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WANCHAL
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L. MALLORY,
Proprietor..
Hongkong, 24 June, 1831,
THE CHINESE INSURANCE COMPANY,
LIMITED.
NOTICE.
From Tips DATE, and during the absence of Mr. J. BRADLEE SMITH, Mr. D), MCLAURIN will act as Secretary,
W. REINERS, Chairman, Board of Directors. Hongkong, 1st January, 1882.
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TAGER the NEW YORK BOARD
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COMPANY, 31, RED LION SQUARE, HOLBORN, W.C, LONDON.
THE
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NEWSPAPER, BOOK, MUSIC, & GENERAL TYPE FOUNDERS.
Sole Proprietors of jouxson and ATKINSON'S Automatic Machinery for Casting and Finishing Printing Type, and Manufacturers of JOHNSON'S Patent Hard Metal, patented April 5th, 1854.
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All kinds of Printing Machines, Presses, Paper, supplied on most reasonable terms. and everything connected with Printing Business
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THE
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HE HONGKONG DIRECTORY
WILL BE SOLD BY Messrs. KELLY & WALSH QUEEN'S ROAD.
THE
HE HONGKONG DIRECTORY
WILL CONTAIN THE REVISED ISSUE OF THE POSTAL GUIDE.
OFFICE, 6, PEDDAR'S HILL
1 WILL BE SOLD BY
oil the barbarian," but Mr. Maclean adds "and compete with him for a share of probable of the Chinese, we should hail their movements trale advantages." If that were the only motiveTHE HONGKONG DIRECTORY in the direction of progress with the greatest| Messrs. MACEWEN, FRICKEL & Co. is encouraged, the Chinese populations benefit by wonth. As far as trade with foreign countries the free intercourse of commodities, but we only the advantages which every nation derives from
restricted trade, and no disposition to widen the destroy or take away the shadowy profits of a see in the attempts of the Chinese a desire to
channels of trade, or to advance the prosperity of the great body of the people of this misgoverned county-nothing to improve the condition of the
QUEEN'S ROAD.
T THE NAMES OF THE OFFICERS OF THE BUFFS NOW ON THE WAY TO THIS STATION. OFFICE, 6, PEDDAR'S HILL
HE HONGKONG DIRECTORY.
WILL CONTAIN
Chinese, but a desire to divert the ports of trade WANTED, EMPLOYMENT, by the Ad- to the pockets of soure Chincsc.
shanghai to Kansuh.
as a a
HONGKONG HOTEL.
labour referred to. It is a well-known fact - without going into figures-that Nagasaki, as one of the first opened ports, is the most unfa- yaurably placed in the matter of land-reats; they possible that the Lanchowu Woollen factory hal. The Advertiser understands BOOKKEEPING, We notice that Mr. Maclean thinks it quite Mercantile Office, either in Hongkong or Shang- are on all hands acknowledged to be exorbitant, will cease operations when the contracts of the INSURANCE, and SHIPPING BUSINESS. Salary and out of all proportion to an equitable ex- foreign employes have expired (which will be Moderate. change of amenities. Indeed, to one ignorant of next June). That is quite possible, if it is true the early history of the post, it would seem that that the factories cannot compete with any class
X. Y. Z., We hear that Kaining Coal Mine shares have the fand on any terms whatsoever. It is, of riage from abrics, after adding the cost of car-
our predecessors were only too eager to secure of imported
Office of this Paper. course, impossible, owing to the want of sys-
Hongkong, 25th January, 1882.
[66 bund lots being placed on a different footing (under rather peculiar circunstances) we may teni evident in the assessing of the land- the literary style of commercial circulars, but HAIR DRESSING SALOON
It is not customary for newspapers to criticize from hill lots-to make any accurate comparison congratulate "Mr. Maclean" upon being able to there is not a settlement in the East, including English, which is perfectly intelligible to mer- with the sister ports, but generally speaking, express sensible notions in sound business-like the China posts, so highly taxed as we are. The cantile men.-Shanghai Mercury. policy, too, on the part of the Japanese, is suicidal Lots that would probably be retained indefinitely, if they were less highly charged, are given up and left in the hands of the authorities. Almost the whole of the flat land at the rear of Oura is at the while the hill lots, although more inconvenient, present so much unoccupied waste property; being somewhat cheaper, are levelled and built ground-renters ought upon. It seems to us that a meeting of the memorial on the subject might be drawn up and be convened, at which a forwarded to Tokio. It is not unlikely that the matter was noted by the individual residents who the question of the revision of the treaties, but it were some time ago asked for their opinions on is of much wider import and consideration, and in it-Rising Sun, we hope to see soon some concerted action taken
worked into the front rank. At the quarter-mile post, Craftsman and Bohemian singled them-13th instant regarding the instructions received Referring to a paragraph in our issue of the selves out, and a fine race ensued until well by a powerful Viceroy to prepare for all emer within the distance where the former's penalty concluding in a satisfactory manner the contro gencies in the event of China not diplomatically told, the favorite winning very cleverly by a
versy now existing between it and Japan, we length and a half, Time, 2.251.
hear that the instructions are general throughout China to make war-like preparations for an reception the next time they attempt to annex emergency, so the Japanese may expect a warm Formosa.
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The NII. DESPERANDUM STAKES, for all beaten Subscription Griffins; entrance $5, with $100 added for the first Pony, and $50 for second Pony; weight for inches. Half a Mile. Mr. Cleugh's grey scotch Mist...... Mr. Ogle). z Mr. Kerfoot's g. Wild sell...(Mr. Hutchings) : Mr. Charles's grey Lah-di-dah...(Mr. Reynell) Mr. Kahn's dun Phantom.........(Mr. Easton) Mr. Theo's grey Lightning......(Mr. Nickells) Mr, Gordon's grey Lochiel...(Mr. Brandt) o Mr. Gordon's grey. Glengarry......(Mr. Essex Mr. Jadlar's g. Kanplan ...(Major. Hamilton) o Mr. Jadiar's dun Rataplan ...(Mr. D'Arnoux) Mr. Reiner's g. Swift Wings... (Capt Lindsay Mr. Bulkeley's grey Grey Mist ...(Mr. Allen) o The large field were sent away on equitable terms at the second attempt, Wild sell and scotch Mist making joint running in front of Lochiel and Rataplan, these four quickly drawing clear away Mr. Paul's dun Taimahal...(Mr Nickels) from the ruck. At the quarter mile post every Mr. Andrew's white Huntsman (Mr. Ogle 2 thing was well beaten excepting Wild sell and Mr. Mouat's c. Redstart...(Mr. Hutchings) 3 scotch Mist, and after a semblance of a race Mr. The three competitors were sent away at the Kerfoot's pony landed a clever winner, Lah-di-dah first attempt, the Derby winner'making the run passing two or three pulling up panics and finish ning at his best pace, Tajmahal lying second, lng a fair third. Time, La.
The Bombay Government have directed that gentlemen entitled to robes on account of judicial or academical offices, clergymen being Univer- sity graduates, &c, should appear at levées in their official or academical costumes.
MAILS EXPECTED.
THE FRENCH MAIL
The M. M. steamer Yangisse, with the next French mail, left saigon at 3 am, on the 23rd, and is due here on the 27th instant.
THE AMERICAN MAIL. American mail, will leave Yokohama to-morrow, The O. & O, steamer Belgic, with the next and arrive in Hongkong about the 27th instant.
THE INDIAN MAIL The direct ateamers, with the next Indian mail, left Calcutta on the morning of the 18th instant, and may be expected to arrive here on or about the 7th March.
WP. MOORE begs to inform the Gentle
men of Hongkong and Visitors that he has reduced the price of Hair-Cutting to go cents. Having now in his employ three competent As sistants who are always in attendance, he guar- antees to execute this class of work, in all its branches, with a perfection which cannot be ex- celled in any part of the World.
Hair-Cutting... Shampooing.
Shaving Trimming Beards..............................
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50 Cents. ...25 Cents..
25 Cents.
MONTHLY CUSTOMERS TAKEN AT REDUCED
......25 Cents.
RATES.
RAZORS MOST CAREFULLY RE-SET.
Mr. MOORE begs to recommend his GOGO SHAMPOO WASH
to the public as unrivalled by any prepara tion ever produced for promoting the growth
The master of the shanghai Paper Hunt Club has issued an express, the effect of which will be to close of the Paper Hunt season. Two postpo nements have been made for the purpose of affording all those who entered for the Paper Hunt Handicap a fair opportunity of racing on
Spectator for the best essay on reforming the made of soap root; the natives of the Philip A prize of Rs. 1oo is offered by the Indian of the hair. The basis of this compound is their merits, and also of securing the coveted
constitution of the subordinate native service, pine Islands never use anything else for prize of the season. Although the question has
with the chief aim of making subordinates inde-washing their hair; they are never found bald, been mooted deveral times as to the advisability. of postponing a hunt, and taking the weather as
pendent of the personal whims of their superiors. and it is quite common to see the females with judiciously. At the present time the country is difference of opinion among legal authorities on Is it a legal offence to be mere spectators of a
The 1st May 1882 is fixed as the limit up to hair fron 5 to 6 feet long. By constantly using it comes, we think the master has acted very prize fight? There seems considerable doubt and which contributions will be received.
this shampoo Wash as directed, you will also another point to be consideret; that is, the Quarter Sessions with assault, the only ground came across at the north-east side three entirely confident that by its restorative pro- not in a fit state for paper-bunting; and there is the point. Three persons were charged at Berks the gravestones in st. Marget's Churchyard The proprietor offers the Wash to the public
some of the workmen engaged in revoving
NEVER DE. JALD. native crops, which are fast springing up. That for which was admittedly that they were pre- leaden coffins of unusual size and make. It is pertics it will without fail arrest decaying meeting on the race course, as in former sent at a prize fight. The chairman directed evident that they had been deposited for many hair. It completely eradicates sauf dandruff, years, will be popular there is no doubt, and the the jury that they were guilty, and they were years, is the metal in some places has liter and cures all diseases of the scalp. It does not men and the community generally. fisture will be filed with welcome both by sports liltimately sentenced to imprisonment. They ally crumbled to picces, exposing the contents contain any poisonous drugs. By its cooling Lyceum Theatre, which necessitated the services served. Such difference of opinion was founding, several coffins of singular proportions have their hair.
Another unpleasant incident occurred at the argued before the Court for Crown Cases Re-
wered bede appel, and the case was so far consist the of the l'olice being called into requisition. A to exist among the judges present that Loxt been found, and it is stated that the discoveries
which is carried on within a huge board scalp, which is the great cause of people losing comfortable to the auditors by shouting in the having the question argued before the whole. man in the Gallery made his presence very un-Coleridge announced that they had resolved on made will form an interesting acquisition to the put this wash up in bottles without allowing it to Mr. Moone has succeeded in being able to intervals and interrupting the performance by body of judges.
store of antiquitica connected with Westminster ferment, and he will guarantee it to keep any Abboy.'.
length of time in any cihaste
a final