"RIGOLETTO."
Jetto has been cursed
the Count Monterine
SHANGHAI Sporting NOTES.
The value of the entries has been higher this spring than for some meetings past. Owing to the almost invincible Prejudice being entered for the Criterion stakes, the public exilently do Hot care to try conelysions with him, and as there is no probability of a second luke, like First Corner bad when he met the little Champion last Autona, owners are naturally shy of entering against hit where they are not compelled so to Mr. Fungus, in years gone by, won the grifins and also the Criterion Stakes on the same Griffins; and it was on this account that the day, when the latter race was placed after the Criterion stakes was placed before The Griffins." Times have since altered, so that at present it is a matter for the consideration of the Stewards, whether it would not be better to re- vert to the old programme which placed the Chi- We think the number of entries for the Criterion terion stakes after the Griffins on the first day.
Stakes at this meeting fully warrants the remarks we have made above, inasmuch as only four owners have been plucky enough to enter against
The above Opera is announced for to-night, and below we give an outline of the plot:-
"The Duke of Mantua, struck with the beauty [of a young girl, whom he has frequently met going to church, falls in love with her, and, dis- guised as a student, visits her at her alinde, Wie her father, the Dukes us in keeps her in strict privacy and seclusion. Rig
by for his jests and scurrility when he came to demand from the Duke the restoration of his daughter. The malefiction preys on the jester's mind. But other evils are accumulating against his peace. Count Ceprano ewes him a glodge, for many foul and opprobations expressions, le has fonind out the residence of Rigoletto's daughter, and, believing her to be the buffoon's mistress, determines, with the assistance of the courtiers, to carry her off. Rigolette, by a strata- gem, is made instrumental te his own daugther's abduction. The young girl is concealed in the palace of the Duke, and after a time is restored in her father, Rigoletto rows vengeance against his master. He conspires with an assassin to kill him. The assassin has a sister who inejustice, veigles the Duke to a lonely inn. she pleads, however, for his life, and the brother consents to spare him, provided, before a certain time, some one arrives whom he can kill instead. R. goletto's daughter, who has been brought to the a by her father, to disclose to her the Diske's perfidy, overhears the conversation, and deter mines to sacrifice herself to save her lover. In her father's absence she knocks at the thur, is admised, and stabbed as she enters, she is put into a sack, and dragged out to the jester. The buffoon is carrying off the dead body, what hes and, as usual, will be thereabouts," but hears the Duke singing as he issues from the inn. Hurrer stricken, he opens the sack, and beholds the body of his child, who has strength enough left to bless him and bid him farewell The scene is laid,in Mantua and its environs."
TIENTSIN.
April 4th, 1882.
fias race is a most open event. Mr. Fearon's From present appearances, we think the Grif Kriffin, Mr. O'Leary's griffin, Mr. Bill's, Mr. Ten Brouck's, Mr. Ring's, Mr. sisel's, and others, are all "in it," though we should not be suprised if the ex-Fanner does put "skim the cream" through the whole meeting. Ifis animals are awfully chark now, int when they do see the light, we anticipate that he will wind up his last race meeting (for the present) in China with celat.
Mr. Ten Broeck has a stable full of good gri
Mr. Bill is fearless still, and sold to Mr. Ten occk on saturday a griffin cheap, that did 3 min. 23 sec., immediately after a mile and a half gallop. So what must Mr. Biff bave lurking in his stable? The two stable is considered among the cognoscenti as being invincible; and under the alle direction of Mr. st. Andrews, assisted by Mr. Pretty Frames, the senior Jock of China, there is no doubt, in our opinion that the blue winners. Mr. Ring is strong in griffins, but his and silver will show to the fore on numerous Tls, 225 purchase is the hope of the stable. Mr. Kelly is also dangerous, but a pony called Imp associated with the same stable, will, probably, prove the trump card, Taker on the whale, the griffins entered are a first class lat, but we see nothing to warrant the auxions expressions which, from time to time, overcast the noble features of the owner and trainer of Prejudice.-Courier, April 10th."
RIDING.
Chang is to succeed Li Han-chang as Viceroy of the Kwang provinces, and Li is to come to Peking. The Censors are going for the Custom's Thotais, and it is high time for them to do so, too.
Yesterday was a remarkable day in our settle ment. Mr. Deiring is going home for about six months, it is tur
reported to arrange for taking over the ironclad built at stettin in Germany; then he is to return and take over charge of the Naval Department here under Mr. R. Hare's super- intendence, and His Excellency Li Hung-chang's jurisdiction. The Viceroy entertained Mr. Detring at dinner in the China Merchants S.N. Co.'s Re ception Hall. This is the first dinner ever given by him to his subordinates. The élite of Tientsin were present, and it is reported by the Chinese and also by some of the foreigners who come into contact with H.E. Li, that no one of all attached to the Customs service, with whom he has come in contact, possesses qualities equal to those of Mr. Detring, and he profited by this opportunity to display his regards, The Municipal Council also read a letter wishing Mr. Detring, who had been their Chairman for the last four years, a
In nine cases out of ten all the riding accidents pleasant journey honte, and mentioning in very flattering terms the great improvements that had
arise from want of teaching and practice, or in taken place in the settlement during his jurisdic-rever, or bardly ever, ridden before they left home,
other words proper training. Men who have | tion. Today Mr. Betring will be entertained at the Club by the residents.
[Chang is perhaps Chang-shu-sheng, who was acting Viceroy of these provinces in December 1879, and in November 1872, and 'Governor of this province in January 1873. He is an Anhwyci n. But there are several Changs amongst high Mandarins.Ed. S.M.-Mercury Correspondent.
NEWCHWANG.
Nearly every edy thinks he can ride a horse; bet how few among the many who attempt it can do so. Paling like swimming and skating, is an ati which must be lea nt whilst young; and even that is not all. It mast be bred in 'ers who try, that is to say, there must be an innate amount. of pluck and judgment which no teaching will ever give..
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imagine riding is getting themselves up in tightly fitting breeches and boots; and with whip and good deal more; granted getting outside is the spurs getting outside of a horse; whereas it is a first thing to be done; but even that little bit is probably worse understood than all the rest. Ifit were posible to convince people that riding is an art, there would be fewer bruises and broke. bones. It is a cruel sight to see some inen outside of a horse. Cruel for the animal who is trying all he can to understand what is required of him. Such 24th March, 1882.
tugging at the reins, bumping The steamers Yangching and Wenchowo an-
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The first day's programme of the Athletic not pulled half way up to the car, that the saddle sports was got through satisfactorily on the 10th instant, but owing to an unfavourable change in the weather and the opening of the port, the re- mainder had to be postponed sine die.
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Steamers in port are:-Chintung, Foochow, Tamsui, Haikoro, Kamichatka, Miramar, Nor den, Tientsin, Newthwang, Chefoo, Phania. -Shanghai Mercury Correspondent.
THE ROMANCE OF WOOD ENGRAVING.
Here I may say in parenthesis there was a bit of as cruel riding at the last paper chase meet- ing, as it has ever been my bad fortune ta sec. Such a cruel humping of some twelve stone dead weight on a pony's back for two miles. If nothing else would have convinced anyone of the wonderful strength and endurance of the Chinese pony that sight of hammering its back with a twelve stone weight for two miles wault What a sight for a Fordham, or an Archer; a sight to remember! On another occasion I will give a few hints on riding, in- tended for the novice. They may be found fui to some, and may also, if attended to, prevent the chance of a broken bone. Any remarks that may be made on riding will have no reference to the breaking in of raw griffins, this is entirely the business of the professional breaker; park riding, paper chasing, steeple chasing, will be considered, together with a few words on flat racing-Griliin" in Shanghai Mercury,
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Like printing, the infancy of wood-engraving is shrouded in well nigh unfathomable mystery The first wood-cut now known to the world ap peared about 1433, and nobody has the slightest idea who cut the block. The only existing in- pression was found pasted on the inside of the cover of a manuscript in the library of a suabian convent and is now in Earl Spencer's famous col lection. But, according to Papillon, a French wood-engraver, and writer on the subject, there were some blocks even older than this. They were cut, so his account runs, by two twins, Alexandro Alberic Cunio and Isabella Cunio. The maiden is described as being surprisingly beautiful, talented, and accomplished: at thirteen she understood Latin and geometry, wrote excel- lent verse, played upon several instruments, and had begun to design and paint with delicacy and taste; whilst her brother, the chivalric
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ical.
The attention of boxholders is called to the necessity of carefully scaling such boxes with some recognisable seal, and of sending a chit- book or receipt with them. The emission of the latter precaution leaves a doubt as to whether the contents of the box ever reached the Post Office: the omission of the former, as to whether part of them might not have been abstracted for the sake of the Postage stamps.
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RATES OF POSTAGE.
Letters, per & oz. Post Cards, each
Books, Patterns, and Commercial |
Papers, per 201........
.......? Newspapers & Prices Current, each Registration STIERA
Do.
10 Centa
3 Cents.
z Cents.
2 Cents. 10 Cents. with return receipt...... 15 Cents. Commercial papers signify such papers as, though written by hand, do not bear the charac ter of an actual or personal correspondence, such as invoices, deeds, copied music, &c. The charge
is the same as for Books, but all packets of and under 4 oz. weight are charged 5 Cents.
LETTERS FOR THE UNITED STATES BY SAILING SHIP.
When it is desired to forward letters to the United States by a sailing ship which is not noti fied as carrying a mail, It is only necessary to post the letters in the ordinary way, marked with the name of the ship, and prepaid to cents per half ounce as usual. The Post Office then undertakes the duty of obtaining notice of depar ture and despatching the correspondence. It is requested that the letters be posted if possible at
G. H. MUMM & Co's CHAMPAGNE least one day before the date fixed for sailing.
QUARTS.......
PINTS...
Apply to
$22 per Case
Hongkong, 2nd March, 1882.
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THA MUSTERS.
$23 per Case.
Persons who send Musters of Tea through the Post in Tins are requested to have them made MELCHERS & Co.
flat or square instead of round, as it is impossiblo [132 to pack round tins securely in the mail bags. It is believed that the tea will travel more safely in flat tins, which are not so liable as round ones to be bulged m, 4 by 3 by 1 inches is suggested as a good size. The tins should not have sharp
FOR SALE CHEAP. HACKS AND CARRIAGE PONIES. A HANDSOME BAY PONY.
ROKEN to harness; a first class lady's
hair fron. 5 to 6 feet long. By constantly using B HACK, and excellent Carriage PONY. Per-
this shampoo Wash as directed, you will
NEVER BE BALD.
The proprietor offers the Wash to the public entirely confident that by its restorative pro- perties it will without fail arrest decaying Telegraph, which has a guaranteed circulation of and cures all diseases of the scalp. It does not As the scale of charges in the Hongkong hair. It completely eradicates scarf, dandruff, AUBER MINDRED COPIES asunud ige by it cooling. is fixed at an exceedingly low rate, the attention properties it allays the itching and fover of the of Advertisers is directed to the many advantages scalp, which is the great cause of people losing offered by this journal as a General Advertising their hair. Medium, and the support of the Mercantile com solicited, munity and the public generally is respectfully
Hongkong, 1st April, 1882.
Mr. MOORE has succeeded in being able to put this wash up in bottles without allowing it to ferment, and he will guarantee it to keep any length of time in any climate.
fectly sound, and warranted quiet under saddle A PAIR OF BAY CARRIAGE PONIES. and in harness,
A GREY CANTON PONY. SEVERAL CAPITAL HACKS; good trol-
lets, quick and up to heavy weightswats Also two English made PONY CARRIAGES by Lenny of Croydon.
For full Particulars, Apply to
F. S. G. "Hongkong Telegraph" Office. Hongkong, April 3rd, 1882.
...comers. ....... '
STAMP OFFICE.
3-cent dic, Books of Receipts, Rent Collectors Books, &c., can be stamped beforehand in the orms can also be stampel if required. same manner as Cheque Books. Loose receipt
The above Office being now provided with a
No responsibility can be accepted in this De- partment for erroneous replies to verbaleanyi-t or to notes addressed to subordinate officers. The shroffs told off to sell stomps should espe cially not be regarded as able to give correct information. The Postal Guide alone is the standard on all points on which such information may be required.
But not Warrant Officers, vir, Conductor, Chumer, Boatse wain, or Carpenter.