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THE Haiphong correspondent of our morn- ing contemporary is evidently an original character. His warlike description of the "Capture of the Citadel at Hanoi" is à
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states that: The lombardment cont- menced at 8.15 aml lasted until 10,45 a.m... when the French troops, six hundred strong, advanced to the assaut, and by eleven o'clock the Citadel was in their possession. The Annamites made, for them, brave and stubborn resistance. They returned the French fire with Birthe Inter-
having been purchased by the Homal Sen Kwaisha. She is a fine little vessel, in every respect suitable forcoasting purposes, and a great acquisition to the native coasting trade. The Captain and officers have been retained by agreement.-Rising Sun.
SIGNORA STLÍNE will sing the exfebrated cavatina
from Meyerbeyer's "Roberto il Diavolo," and Signor Labicci the grand aria from "Aida," at
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tleman Gibb." He was emphatically a gentle- han in every sense of the term. His open- banded liberality was notorious; his charitable nature made him frequently the dupe of caning hypocrites; but it may be confidently asserted that his assistance in a deserving cause was always forthcoming. By the death of Mr. Hugh Bold Gibb, Hongkong has assuredly lost one of the best men the Colony has ever kitown.
The German steamer Carlos was docked at arranged, having a line effect. During the whole of the performance the audience were most Kowloon last night.
enthusiastic, showers of applause, and buuquets, falling to the lot of the channing contralto, while a tray, which the audience had a slight look at, in the hands of Signor Brunetti, bore the follow ing handsome presents from the admirers (and their name is legion) of the fair cantatrice. One pair brilliant earrings, one set, gold brouch and
one silver coulier and locket, one silver conlier LOSS OF A BRITISHI BARK IN THE earrings (set with pearls), one pair gold earrings,
We learn that His Excellency the Administrator paid a visit to the Governor of Macao at the Hongkong Hotel yesterday morning,
been exiled, being suspected of a conspiracy to REUTER wires that 43 Egyptian officers have assassinate Atabi Bey at the instigation of Ismail.
Far snatching yesterday a parcel containing one silver necklace,
HAITAN STRAITS.
The British Bark Garstang, Captain Yarnal), bound from Alchuuzue to Amoy with coal,,was ost last week. It appears that on Friday last
I mission, sending red hoi balls into the town Signor Corú's benefit to-morrow, "Crispino eta 4o in silver from the band of Hayno Sze, a
and against the Concession; several pur-
Comare" should be eminently suited to the co-lamp-trimmer in the employment of the Mitsu assisted by Signari Vanzetti and Ciocci, gave the 21st instant, her Captain thinking that Turn- tions of the suburbs were soon in flames. The city proper and the French Concession entertainment has been provided for the bene morning to six months' hard labour by Str. fairly brought down the house by her exquisite aS.W.course with the intention of reaching Amoy
have not suffered from the lombardment. The loss on the part of the French. I am glad to say, is very small, only three be- ing wounded and none killed, but the An- namites lost heavily. I hear that they had 300 men killed, how many wounded I can't | say as yet, besides the natives and Chinese
that must have been killed in the suburbs
pany's capabilities. so that a capital evening's
of the veteran bass. We hope to see a large attendance..
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According to the Nagasaki Express, The United States Consul for this port, in his des- patch to the Department of State on the Fish- eries of Nagasaki, says:–“ Dr. Dale, U.S.N., at- wached to the U.S.S. Pados, an able ichthyologist,
whilst at Nagasaki, was' employed in making a
Disli Company, Ng Akwai, a farmer, was sent this
Wodehouse,
A TELEGRAM received from Shanghai this morn ing, states that it is raining heavily. After the result of the Shanghai Stakes, in which the great gun Prejudice went down before both Wild Dash and Tajmahal, the Champions now scems a certainty for Wild Dash, Mr. Kerfoot's powerful pony being a capital goer in mud.
by the bombs fired from the Citadel. It collection of fish for the Smithsonian Institute. As Mr. Marsh has shown the courage of this He informed me that in his opinion there is no opinions by acting in direct opposition to the is much to be regretted that so much blood should have been shed through the obsti-ish market in the work superior to that of Xa-policy of Governor Hennessy in several instances, nary of the mandarins."
It is really amusing to be told with an air of military authority that the Annamites. made a brave and stubborn resistance, 7 returning the French fire with little inter- mission, and sending red hot balls into the town and against the Concession." The citadel, according to the Daily Press corre It is requested that all communications rela ting to Subscriptions, Advertisements, &c., be a spondent contained 7,000 Annamese and dressed to the "Manager, Hongkong Telegraph" Chinese troups, armed with rifles, and mit and not to the Elitur.
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were behind the walls of the fort, which were defended by heavy guns. The French attacking party numbered six hundred
men.
gasaki, either in regard to the number of species or in the quality of the edible kinds. During his stay here he secured specimens of some 2co different species, comprising those of almost every known family,--and this, too, at the poorest season of the year. The crustacea, Dr. Dale thinks, are but little less numerous and valuable
than the fish themselves,"
TSANG SAM, a stone-catter, was up at the Police Court this morning on a summons taken out by Brother Peter, Assistant Director of the West Point Reformatory, for unlawful by and negligently blasting stones there to the danger of people. The complainant said that last Friday the defen-
dant, who is a building contractor engaged in some works near the Reformatory, caused a rock to be blasted so near the Reformatory that some of the debris fell on to and broke the roof. He had complained of it before, but as the contractor persisted in the dangerous pastime, he summoned him. Inspector Thomson said he had seen the place where the blasting operations were carried on, immediately at the back of the Reformatory. The blasting was dangerous unless proper pre- cautions were taken. Ifheavy pieces of wood and pink were placed upon the stone to be blasted, as he had previously told the blasters to do, there would be no danger or inconvenience to the inhabitants, Defendant, who admitted the charge, was fined five dollars.
about Island was West North West of her, steered
and earrings, one gold and ivory brooch and ear- rings, one pair silver bracelets, one silver napkin ring, one silver purse, one ivory card casg, and Between the 3rd and 4th acts, Signora Silini,
Grand Tercato from Verdi's "I Lombardi,” and
acting and singing, having to appear twice before by daylight. At about ten o'clock at night she the curtain at the end of the scene, the audience struck upon a reef and only got clear to strike. being warmly enthusiastic. Signori Vanzetti and again within half an hour of the first accident, Ciocci added much to the success of the "Ter and here she remained. At alaplight she was cetto" by judicious acting and artistic singing, found to be high and dry and was surrounded and deservedly shared the applause which was by macrous junks, the natives of which plun- so liberally bestowed. We repeat our previous dered her of everthing on board. The crew were statement that no such three high-class artistes
so thoroughly out-numbered as to be unable as Signora Silini and Signori Vanzetti and Ciocci
to offer any resistance, but the Captain with his have ever previously performed together in Hong-wife, officers, and a crew of eight Malays suc kong. We criticised the opera "La Favorita" ceeded in getting on to a fishing junk which was at full length on its first production, so need only alongside. The crew of the latter being unable to we might suggest one improvement His Excel-
now say that, as on the previous occasion,
estort money from those saved, tried to force them lency might effect which would meet with the the whole of the artisica engaged acquit on shore, but this they did not succeeded in doing, approval of the entire community. The bar at ted themselves with much credit Signora and they remained in the boat. Eventually a more the City Hall on entertainment nights was abo-Silini as Leonora and Signori Vanzetti and
humane Chinaan than the rest appeared on lished by Sir John Pope Hennessy, on what we Ciocci as Fernando and Alfonso respectively, the beach and interceded on their behalf, the have always considered insufficient grounds. scoring legitimate triumphs by genuine histrionic result being that they continued for a time this Legally, perhaps, the Governor was right, on com- ability and cultured vocalization. Signor Corti mode of travelling. On the following morning, mon sense grounds his action in closing the bar as Baldassarre, Signor Brunnetti as Don Gasparo however, at half past five they went ashore, and to the great inconvenience of the public, was un-and Signora Bertelini as Ines, rendered efficient
commenced to walk, the Captain's wife being ac- justifiable and altogether unnecessary. The pre-service, whilst Signor Cattaneo conducted with
commodated with a chair. They travelled on sent Administrator has, no doubt deservedly, the his usual care.
foot the whole day, and then boarded another reputation of being a gentleman of independent
junk which brought them to Foochow on Sunday morning last. We understand that the whole character and enlightened views. We assure him that the ban placed by Governor Hennessy
crew left the anchorage per Thates for Amoy, at on the sale of refreshments at the City Hall is a
which port a thorough investigation, we presune, serious inconvenience to the community, and that its removal would be generally appreciated. We take the fiberty of asking His Excellency, in the public interests, to remove an interdict which is really a grievance,
MR. A. S. Martin, Usher, & at the Police Court, stated this morning in a case in which Chan Atai, master of a carpenters' shop in Queen's Road East, was summoned for obstructing the footway by leaving a number of chairs and beds thereupon, that on going to the house No. 107 yesterday he saw a Chinawoman whom he asked where Chan Atai was. She said he was not there. He then gave her a copy of the summons and told her to give it to him when he returned He left the shop, when the woman called him back, and asked him to take the summons away,
their copies before FIYE 'Clock will oblige by wretches, who never contemplated resist-viewing the advance cargo of Chiarini's Royal He refused, and she then said that Chan Atai
at once communicating with the Manager.
The Hongkong Telegraph
HONGKONG, WRnesday, May 3, 1882.
men. And we are asked to believe that Whilst the columns of the Hongkong Tyle seven thousand Annamese and Chinese, graph always be open for the Lair discussion protected by a fort which they deemed by correspondents of all questions affecting public impregnable, fired for two hours and interests, it must be distinctly understood that the Editor does not in any way hold himself res-half into the advancing French, without killing anybody, and only wounding three The Hongkong public are doubtless ereziulous to a degree; but this is rather too large a pill to swallow. It would be much better to tell the truth frankly and openly, as it must be evident to every person of ordinary intelligence that the French could have met no résistance what seever, that, in fact, after firing for two hours into a defenceless crowd of terror-stricken OUR Zoological Special had the pleasure of inter-
Bengal tigers at East Point this morning, coa sisting of one full-grown male and three cabs. The former, two-and-a-half years' old, is a mag- nificent specimen, measuring fully twelve feet from the nose to the tip of the tail. Our Special, with his usual thirst for knowledge and desire of accuracy, suggested to the keeper to oblige him by entering the tiger's domicile and applying a measuring tape to the animal's snout, carrying it on in as direct a line as possible to the tip of the tail, but, to his great disappointment, the keeper cried "dead off" and as he did not wish to be intrusive or interfere in other peoples'
to effect the desired incasurement himself, and so was contented with obtaining as precise an idea of the tiger's entire length as could be gained by a very fair pair of oculars applied with critical discesament. Our Special being anxious to have a glance at the interior of the animal's, mouth, the keeper gently twitted the tiger with a long pole, when the fierce creature jumped promptly from its recumbent posture on to its legs, and emitted a growl, not loud, but so deep that it seemed to proceed from the very lowest down recesses of the anitani's interior, causing our Special, though he has been the hero of many "moving accidents by flood and field," to invo- luntarily sheer off several paces from the iron cage in giving expression to this awe- inspiring growl, the tiger very conveniently exposed the whole of his magnificent dental system, and what a sight! Four molars of pro- digious crunching powers presented themselves, making our Special feel ineffably happy that they were not being tried on his tender carcase, which they would have speedily reduced to a very fragmentary mass indeed. Iron bars have been bitten through by them. A very ancient author has propounded the interrogatory, "Can the tiger change his skin?" in reply to which we would ask, "Would he, if he could ? At all events, we know that were we possessed of a magnificently striped hide ke that of the Royal Bengalee now at East Point, we would not change it not for dollars. His tigership, we learn from the very fair appetite, being keeper, has able to put away 2th of raw meat at a meal, but as he is only fed once a day, it is not much after all for an animal of his calibre. The rc-
was under doctor's treatment, and it was impossi- ble for him to attend. He told her if he could not attend to tell him to send a partner or some one, or write a letter explaining his absence. She said it was no business of hers, and at any rate Chan Atai could not show up. He again essayed to leave the shop, but was called back by the wo man, who said Chun Atai wanted to see him. | He went upstairs to the first floor and called out for Chun Atai, when some one said "Come in." He went in, and found Mr. Thomas Ide Bowler in bed, and people applying medicine to his oculars. Mr. Bowler asked him what he wanted.
We would draw attention to the performance announced for Thursday night, "Crispino e la Comare" for the benefit of Signo: Corti. The painstaking basso has seen better days, and even now, sometimes uses all that is felt of his once magnificent voice, which at one time made the name of Corti famous in musical Italy, with good effect. Signor Corti will play the part of the Cob- bler, and judging from his performances of Don Gregorio in "Tutti In Maschera," and 111 Dottore Dulcamara in "L'Elisir D'Amore," we should say that the veteran will be well suited with his part. It is to be hoped that a bumper house will be accorded Signor Cori on the occasion of his benefit, as the Hongkong public certainly owe him a good
turn.
But for Signer Corti we would probably never have had the pleasure of hearing the talented artistes whose season is rapidly drawing to a close, the Signor having brought the Opera Company from Italy at great expense, and being compelled, by financial embarrassments, to give up his position as Impressario and On accept an engagement as primo basso. this occasion Signora Silini will sing, between the nets, the celebrated cavatina from Meyer
Roberto 1 Diavato," and Signora Lubicci thegrand aria from Aida. We anticipate a "bumper" house and an excellent performance.
beer's
DEATH OF MR. HUGH BOLD GIBB.
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It is with much regret that we have to chronicle the death of Mr. Hugh Bold Gibb, senior partner in the well known firm of Messrs. Gibb, Livings- ton & Co., an old resident in Hongkong, and for
will be made into the case.-Foochow Herald.
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His Imperial German Majesty's gunboat litir, Commander Klauan, arrived at this port yester day the 30th ult. from Swatow, and the steamer Fokien arrived in the evening from Hongkong and Swatow with the English mail.
A Naval Court is held to-day (April 29th) at the British Consulate, Koolangsu, to enquire into
Bay (Haitan Straits) on die 21st inst.
the loss of the British barque Garsteig at Kwing
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The following chatters have been effected in Amoy during the pist fortnight
"Carl Wilhelm 5,700 piculs, Saigon to Amoy, 9, lay days, $1,600; Kristina Nilson, 7,000 piculs, to Saigon and back to Amoy, 24 lay days, $2,600; Helene, 6,500 picule, Takao to Yoko hama, 20 lay days, 2 cents per bag of nettaken in, with option Isiwanfoo, chiefoo, Amou 26 lay days, $2,015; agrion, 4.500 picim Taiwanfoo, Tientsin, Newchwang and Amoy, 28 lay days, $2.550; Chioris, 7,6ce-picuis, Taiwan- foo, Cheloo and Amoy, 30 lay days, $2,250, if back via Newchwang, $2,700; 7, 6,000 piculs, Taiwanfoo to Tientsin, 20 lay days, $1,900.
We understand that several changes will take place shortly in the Catholic Mission of this pro- vince. The Reverend G. Burno, the present in cumbent of the Roman Catholic Church at this port has been appointed Procurator of the Spa- rish (Dominican) Mission in China, to reside in Hongkong and will be superseded by the Reverend Massot, now at Foochow, and that the Reverend Fernando Sainz, the present Procura- where it is rumoured, à Roman Catholic Chapel will be established for those who find it, incon- venlent to cross the waters. It is also asserted on good authority that the Missions at Amoy, under the diocese of a Bishop who will reside, in Kang-bee, Chang-chiu and Formosa will be Koolangsu
ance, killing 300 according to their own ac- count, they entered the citadel unopposed; and commenced the work of plundering which will degrade France in the eyes of the civilised world. The French bombs, we are told, played fearful havoc amongst the Annamites in the citadel. No doubt they It must be allowed that a Crown Colony did. It must have been splendid practice possessing a large surplus has its advan- for the French gunners to try the effect of tages as well as disadvantages, and we their new armament on a crowd of ignorant question under the peculiarities of Colonial and defenceless barbarians, who were in- administration whether the latter do not capable of offering, the slightest show of business, he thought it, best not to offer He answered Chum Mai,” Mr. Bowler then many years one of its brightest ornaments Partor will be stationed on the island of Koolangsu generally outweigh the former. If Hong-resistance, kong is taken as an example it can scar- Before commenting further on what can- cely be denied that its civil officers are as nut but be regarded as a gross violation- well paid as any under the Crown, but if of treaty rights, and international laws; we except the Bench. there is hardly an we await the receipt of fuller, and more official of position in the Colony who does reliable particulars from the scene of action. Hot fill wound in some cases three and four How the arbitrary measures of the French separate appointments, carrying with them authorities will be defended, it is at present additional emolument as a rule. In fact, un-imposibe to say: but so far as can be seen less a regular incumbent has some addi- they have not the slightest excuse for this tional appointment tacked on to his office, it high handed, and heartless treatment of a has becoms to be considered a grievance, | friendly and Inoffensive people. At the Probably Governor Hessassy's unpopu- termination of the Franco-Prussian war, larity in the civil service is due in a great when what was once the first military measure to the fact that he discouraged power in Europe lay helpless at the feet such an anomaly. A surplus is apparently of the German conqueror, the French peo looked upon by the Colonial officers as ple expressed great surprise at the small caused by their diligence and formed amount of sympathy they received in their for their special benefit. This fallacy is great tribulation from other nations, not however confined to the local officials; There was however really no cause for but the Secretary of State and Crown surprise. French barbarities when deal- Agents are all apparently interested in the ing with weaker, nations have long been reduction of the fund in a manner which notorious, and have effectually alienated we doubt would be impossible under other from France the affections and good wishes circumstances, at least we maintain that of her neighbours History repeats itself, we are entitled to draw this conclusion It has done so in this latest French atrocity from the actions of the Government. A in Hanoi. Colony without a surplus certainly compels
a stricter surveillance over expenditure, and AN Energency Meeting of United Royal Arch a more careful consideration.of the necessity Chapter, No. 1341, will be held in Freemason's of things before they are sanctioned. We Hall, on Saturday next, the 6th inst., at 8 p.m., do not grudge our officials their furlough, precisely.
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said, "I am Chun Atai, what business have ticulars of the sad event have not been received you got here ?" He showed him the copy of the here, but we learn from Shanghai, that intelli- summons. Mr. Bowler said, “Are you the per-gence of Mr. Gibb's death #which occurred on son who gave this to the old woman?" He the 22nd ulto, had been wired from home. As answered "Yes." Mr. Bowier rejoined, "Do you the head of one of the oldest established and think I did not hear the old woman telling you most influential firms in China, Mr. H. 11. Gibb, that Chun Atai could not attend Court as by right of his position, bure a conspicuous part his eyes were paining him? I shall report this in the public affairs of this Colony. He was a matter to-morrow to His Lordship the Chief member of the Legislative Council under two Justice orto the Governor for intruding upon my different Governors, and worthily upheld the best interests of the Colony whilst acting house, on a sick perton who is under doctor's
as the representative of the public. It will treatment, and who has strict orders net to see any one." He told him he had not intruded, be remembered that Mr. Gibbs was chairman of the "Indignation Meeting" held on the the wontan having said that he was called
Mr. B. said he didn't care Cricket Ground, to protest against the lenient by Chan Atat whether the woman told him or who toid treatment of criminals by the Government, after him; that he was intruding in his house, and the celebrated Wing Lok Street raid, In October, said "Go away, will you?" He told Mr. B. 1878, and he performed what proved a most onerous and delicate task, with much ability and discretion..
there must be some mistake about Chan Atai,
"LA FAVORITA" AT THE CITY HALL.
The master and crew of the Garstang, of Melbourne, arrived at this port on April 26th, in the Thaler from Foochaw. They report the loss of their vessel at Quang Bay (Haitan Straits) on last Friday night, 21st instant, by striking on a reef during a thick fog. The Chinese fishermen of the neighbotirhood stripped the ship completely wife, officers and Captain, and robbed the crew of all their effects, actually searching their persons for valuables.
outrages on British vessels in distress have within the past few years become of only too frequent occurrence on the Coast of China. The Garstang left Newcastle, N.S.W. on the 4th March, bound for Amoy, with cargo of coal. We believe a Naval Court will shortly be held to enquire into the causes which led to the wreck.
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"As the Naval Court held on Saturday, the 19th April, at H. B. M.'s Consulate, to enquire into the circumstances which led to the stranding of the British barque Garstang near Haitan Island on the 21st April, the following decision was recorded.
DECISION.
That the Barque Garstang, official No. 56696 of Melboume was bound on a voyage from Newcastle N. S. W., with n cargo of Caals for Ainoy,
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4-That on the evening of the 21st she struck on rocks near the Island of Haitan, supposed to be in Kwing Bay.
5-That the master and officers did their best under the circumstances to save the ship,
and that he (Mr. B) was not the person intended,
Mr. Gibb was a great patron and admirer of so asked back the summons and he would find out who was the proper person. Mr. B refused spart of every description. A Steward of our to give it back, and said he would report annual race meeting he was indefatigable in his him, and that if he didn't go out of the place he exertions to promote the true interests of racing, would call a Policeman to send him away. Mr. and to worthily uphold the reputation of Hong- B. then called the woman downstairs to call a kong Races. Although not a believer in general Policeman, but she did not hear. He then toid radical principles Mr. Gibb was a staunch his servant girl to call one but he (3ir. Martin) advocate of many reforms in Hongkong racing went away after that, leaying the copy of the and shortly before leaving the colony he ex-
2.That from the rgth to the 21st of April she summons with, Mr. B. Chan Atai had not appressed to us his intention of moving for the encountered very foggy weather while rounding peared to the summons when the case came on
formation of a Hongkong Race Club on the lines the North end of Formosa and endeavouring to for hearing. The Magistrate ordered notice of of the Shanghai Club, to take the place of the pre-make Turnabout light.
sent informal institution. His sudden departure duly made from the afternoon of the 20th and 3-That proper watch was kept, soundings hearing to be served on Chan Atai, and remanded
from Hongkong no doubt prevented what every the fog-horn used. the case till Saturday,
body admits would have been a most desirable innovation from every point of view. Mr. Gibb but we question whether the fact of the Louis LAWSON, of Norway, an unemployed sea-mainder of the menagerie are expected down by
was President of the Hongkong Cricket Club, surplus does not account for the liberality man, was charged this morning before Mr. Wode. the Diamante, and comprise three performing
and as keen a cricketer as ever handled the wil. displayed as regards leave and allowances, house with creating a disturbance at Smith's Royal tigers, two black tigers, one black bear, The Italian Opera Company repented Doni- low. Althoughseldom seen in the "tented field and the number of acting appointments; Boarding House, and assaulting the manager onezebra, fifteen performing monkeys, 45 tráinedzetti's ever popular and attractive "La Favorita" of late years, the veteran's interest in the manly and we certainly failed to recognize, in the with a knife yesterday. The defendant, it appears, horses and twelve trained ponies. We hear that last night, for the benefit of Signora Silini, the game never fagged, and his well known form case of Mt. Maksi, who has spent by far complained of the food served, said he would Chiarini's agent has been unable to obtain the prima contralto of the Company, During the was to be seen at almost every match. The use of either the Cricket Parade Ground present season, Signora Silini has become very deceased gentleman was one of the most in the greater part of his time out of the leave, and demanded his two weeks' board ad
vance money, shaking his hand in the manager's for the Circus, and that it is likely it will popular with Hongkong audiences for her, de- defatigable pedestrians in the Colony. Sedan Colony, the equity of this Colony con- tributing a large portion of his salaryce, who gave him a push, and told him to go not come on here in consequence. This, we servedly commendable acting in all the charac- chairs were his hbomination, and there can be away. Looking behind him presently, upon his think, would be a great pity, as it would not tera she has attempted, and also for her capital no doubt that he owed his robust appearance and while Cyprus has been enjoying his attention being called by another man, the only deprive the general community of a rich vocalization, which far surpasses that of any con generally good health to his love for walking labours. Moreover, a surplus tends to en-manager saw the defendant with a sheath knife treat, but would also prevent, our local "Jocks"tralto who has previously performed in the City exercise. Every day after leaving the office, Mr. Gibb's stardy figure might have been observed courage pll kinds of extravagant projects inhis hand, with which he threatened him, saying from acquiring some valuable "tips" in the Hall. As the opera chosen for her benefit was not absolutely necessary for the welfare "I will fix you." The manager ran away, the noble art of equitation from the performing one in which the Signora had made a great hít, striding along Queen's Road towards the Happy would have been at once returned to the Masteri of the Colony, and it is only too clear that defendant after him, and got into a comer in a monkeys, who, we hear, handle their steeds in a it was confidently expected that the house would Valley, frequently alone, but occasionally in com economy is frequently lost sight of by Chinese shop, when defendant approached and style not to be surpassed. Alongside the tigers be a "bumper" one, and we are glad to say that pany with some other sporting enthusiast of the and the originators of such schemes, Wo have made three thrusts at him with the knife, cutting there is a cage of chattering monkeys, amongst the most sanguine anticipations in this respect old school, with whom old stories could be plea
his waistcoat in one place, but not-inflicting any which aro-probably the simiantivals of our local were fully realized, the largest audience of the wastly exchanged not far to look to verify the accuracy of
wound. He struck hard, but was too far off to horsemen, but in the presence of the noble-we season attending, albeit the weather was any this statement, and we shall be able to give do much harm. The case was remanded till mean in proportions, not disposition animal he thing but favorable. The spaces between the some striking evidence in support of this Friday to obtain the services of an interpreter in has feebly attempted to describe, our Special had footlights were decorated with choice bouquets at In considering some of the public works Norwegian, the defendant representing that he no thought to bestow upon our ancient and the expense of a Portuguese gentleman of musical now in course of construction in the Colony. I did not understand English sufficiently.
ridiculous looking progenitors.
proclivities, the flowers, being most charmingly
Commercially, Mr. Gibb held high rank as an excellent business man. Socially he was the best of good fellows. The Hongkong public paid a just tribute to the subject. of this brief sketch, when they affectionately spoke of him as “Gen-
6-That at daylight on the morning of the piratical natives who thoroughly gutted. her, 22nd, the ship was invaded by a large body of taking away the ship's papers, charts, Oficera certificates, sails, provisions, in fact everything capable of being taken away including the ship
boats.
7. That the Master and Officers being des titute of provisions, having no means of escape if the vessel broke up at high tide, and she was already bilged, and being in danger of their lives were justified in leaving the ship.
8.-Had the certificates not been lost,
(Sigd) R, J. FORREST, Officers to whom no blame can be attached H.M. Consul and President of the Court. (Sigd) JAMES C. ELLES.
Merchant, Amoy.
(Sigd) THOMAS SHAW,
Master, British steamer Hallow. (Sigd.) LIONEL W. HENLEY,
Clerk of the Court.