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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, SATURDAY, AUGUST 26, 1882.
We shall be glad when these pleasant times become an established fact; it is positively sickening to be constantly com-
The Penedo and Sea Witch came over from Kowloon Dock this morning. The Asin docked at Kowloon last night.
seizure was taken out) of a store in New York.. The affair has caused, a sensation among the trade here, although it has not got into the local press yet.
SPORTING GOSSIP.
And hearts that hand grateri, Skal meet again, like paried stream, And mingħa as ofokl.”
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The news that has been received from the
Chiarini. The Japanese juggling was well re- Belmore Mr. Beebe appeared on the stage of by the tug. Rocker and another lug, and on near
ing the Southern Cross, and near to where the ceived, as was also the riding of Miss Emma the City Hall as an amateur histrion (and a
Li-tai is moored, the Rocket slightly collided Stoodley and the clowning of Sarony. The capital actor he is, by the way) under the name with the Southern Cross; and the sudden shock Faust family and Mdile Zazo in their acrobatic of Barnaby Belmore; but he bath enters his caused the etigineer of the Rocket, à Chinaman, UMMER REQUISITES. pelled, as a matter of justice, to attack the | A TELEGRAM from Montreal dated July 16th feats met with a grand reception, which was well racers, and rides under his own name. Why to fall overboard, and before assistance could
contemptible acts of a journal which ap-says-The most extensive seizure made here deserved. The artistes were inbetter form last could not all of these gentlemen have been alreach him he was drowned: The body was r
covered yesterday. 1 parently does not recognise what is due to for years by the Customs took place yesterday, night than we have hitherto seen them, the diffi-luded to by their proper names? Not one qut We hear there is every probability that Sir Ju- the public, as well as to its own reputation. It amounts to between $45,000 and $50,000. For cult feats being performed with great precision. of ten readers of the China Mail understood to lian Pauncefote, C.II., K.C.M.G. will succeed Sir It will be remembered when the tele-some time past the officials at this port have had. The performance was brought to a close by the whom "L.C.U." referred; but then "L.C.U. did Thomas Wade as Her Britannic, Majesty's grams were received announcing that their suspicions aroused that New York ten brothers Walhallas in their eccentric sketch not write his article for the information of the Minister at Peking, Sir Julian was called to the bar at the Inner Temple, May 1853 was pri Sir John PorE HENNESSY had applied, brokers were engaged in making false entries of "Two Lawyers at the Jardin Mabille," which sporting public; his idea was evidently to be vale Secretary to the late Sir William Melcs- for and obtained an additional six months teas in order to cheat the Government out of to was received with much laughter. Taken alto- thought a clever dog, and he has succeeded in worth, when Secretary of State for the Colonics; and subsequently practised at the Hongkong bar leave of absence, how vulgarly triumper cent. duty. A sharp look-out was kept, and it gether, the exhibition was good, and seemed to making a consummate ass of himself.
We have weighed "L.C.U.'s" letter in the bs. for several years. He was appointed Attorney- phant-and-knowingly-wise the China-el-to the lot of Deputy Collector O'Hara to attach have given satisfaction. There are inany novel-
General for Hongkong, July 22nd, 1866, and a consignment traifsinitted through the Merties to be introduced in the course of next week lance as a literary effort, and as an exhibition of Chief Justice of the Leeward Islands, January Mait suddenly became. The evening chants Forwarding. Company, by Dudley Hall & by Signor Chiarini, the bareback riders, the that good taste which is so requisite for a true 4th, 1874 He was-Knighted, Jariary 31st, journal knew all about it weeks before the Co. of New York, to Kirkec, Lockery & Co., Watsons and Mr. Charles Stoodley, Mr. French, sportsman, and found it sadly wanting. Now if 1874; and was appointed Assistant Under Secre Governor made his application. The ar wholesale merchants of this city. When the pre- Mdlie Lotta, the lady with the iron jaw," &c. The my readers will bear with me I will try a He was made a-K.C.M.G. January rath, 1880; tary of State for Foreign Affairs, July 14th, 1876. rangements of the Colonial Office were no sent tariff was imposed, the duty on tea imported performing ponies and monkeys have yet to make guage its true value as a reliable indication of and a C.B. April 20th 1880.. secret to the oracles of lower Wyndham direct from the country where grown was entirely their debut, also Mr. Johnson and the Royal coming events. There has generally been a Street-that is the China Mail said so. abolished, but in order to encourage direct trade Bengal tigers, besides many other attractions, great scarcity of efficient jockeys at our Hong-northern ports of China during the past few days Unfortunately our contemporary's vindie-with those countries, a differential duty of to per too numerous to mention, are included in the kong races, so it would be indeed cheering if we tends to show that the breaking off of diplomatic relations between China and Japan is not at all could let any reliance on "L.CU's positive improbable.. tiveness obscured its better judgment; the cat was placed upon all indirect shipments company's repertoire.
Recent events in Coren have There is no doubt the law has been evaded to a pretence of knowing so much was so has-
In addition to the usual nightly performance, assertion that there will be no lack of jockeys hastened what by the outside, world was con- great extent by New Yorkers, the direct trace a special afternoon entertainment for ladies and next year. But can we rely on the jose divit of sidered as imminent for some time past We tily advanced that the evening print, forgot with China and Japan not having developed to children has been announced for to-day, com-this irresponsible and anonymous scribbler ? Let hear that Japanese troops have already landed in the possibility of its impolitic move receive the extent anticipated. There is evidence forth-mencing at $ o'clock.
Corca, ostensibly for the purpose of quelling the us investigate! He tells us that there are already
rebellion which recently broke out in that coun- ing a crushing checkmate. The check-coming to the effect that the tea row held under
two very good riders on the spot. Who are they? try between the Progressist and Anti-Progres. A. S. WATSON & Co.,
mate has been administered. in an unmis
Where are they? The only gentlenen I am sist parties. Of course, this military dis DRUGGISTS takeable manner; "with the result that the
acquainted with in Hongkong who have any could not long be borne by the authorities at play of the Japanese in a tributary state of China
inat China Mail tries to get clear of one series
pretensions to skill and experience in rilling Pekin, and the news that troops and gun-boats race ponies are Messrs. W. M. Morgan, C. Care being despatched to Corca to counteract the of shallow falschools by rushing headlong
Cohen, and John Grant, and the whole of influences of the “Land of the Rising Sun".is into a second edition. If may be, and no- THE Truth of the oft quoted racing saying that 1 devoted some idle tine yesterday in dealing
these three gentlemen have practically aban not to be wondered at. We learn that there doubt will be accepted as a matter of fact"weight will tell was probably never more with the prophetic utterances of the new China doned race-riding. Mr. Grant might possibly departure, and that no less than cleven of the are 5,000 troops at present in Chefoo ready for ESTABLISHED 1941. ་ །
[431 by all impartial and fair minded persons clearly demonstrated than by the victory of the Mail sporting light, regarding the old ponies and be available, but that gentleman modest China Merchants' Steam Navigation Company's in this Colony that on the 21st of last hurdle racer, Friday, (5 years, 7st. 11lbs.) in the griffins which he so kindly promised would run opinion of his own merits-a virtue which steamers have been chartered for the conveyance 'NOTIČES TO CORRESPONDENTS. month arrangements had been marle for Goodwood Cupon the 27th ult. The chesmit son
at the next Hongkong Races, and now propose might advantageously be copied by pretenders of troops and war material to the "Forbidklen Sir Jous Pore HENNESSY's return to Hong Duke of Hamilton, and ran no fewer than ten probable jockeys. The excruciatingly funny creasing weight, has of late years prevented his and Japan. It has been held by many that the of Favonius and Tripaway is the property of the to devote half an hour to what he says about of the #1.C.U." type-to say nothing of in- Land, There have been many conjectures as to the probable result of a war between China It is requested that all communications rela- ting to Subscriptions, Advertisements, &c, be ad. Kong. It therefore follows that the paper times last year, on the fat and over hurdles, 1.C.U." is nothing if not original; but it seems appearing in the saddle so frequently as his Japanese would come off victorious. Wc opine dressed to the "Mainger, Hongkong Telegraph" | which has the reputation of buing, the com-
without winning a race. And yet this third rater a great pity that his originality was not kept friends and admirers could have wished. It is, that they might have an advantage at the out- and not to the Editor.
set; but the powerful fleet of the Chinese, and of his celebrated sire (Favonius won the Good This person's references to the gentlemen jockeys refer to either of these gentlemen. Who then wear down the presumably higher trained mili- Why, at the last moment, it has been de-wood Cup for the late Baron Rothschikt exactly of Shanghai are scandalously libellous, grossly are the "very good riders already on the spot ? lary system of its opponent. Had there been no cited that Guvernor HENNESSY (the "Exten years ago, having won the Derby the previous offensive, and gratuitously insulting. Before I think it probable that Major Hamilton is a
occasion for Russia to look closer at liome for Governor of the Ching Mail is another ex year) to enable him, over the severe two miles subjecting "I.CU's" literary style to a few good horseman, and have no doubt that with future troubles, it is more than probable that the Muscovite Empire" would become an important to defeat at a difference of 13lbs. and a year, his assumed knowledge of what jockeys are likely department of sport-he would soon be able to a Chinese and Japanese war.-Courier. sporting prophets, who so confidently predicted a presumption, as he cannot possess the slightest like many other gentlemen who can ride a little, such top sawyers as Tristan and Geologist. The to visit Hongkong next February is impertinent hold his own with the Shanghai "cracks ; " but series of Cup triumphs for the American horses means of forming any opinion, accurate or other-the gallant Major has not sufficient racing prac
SHANGHAI TURF NOTES.
ན ད ད ད Foxhall and Iroquois, have had a bad time of it.wise, upon the subject. "I.C.U." wished to tice to pince him in the front rank. Mr. D'Arnoux' As a set-off to the paragraphs in the Foxhall won the Ascot Cup by a fluke, and then appear in print, and the..Chitauitail people, is-a-finished rider, but he does not happen to be
August 19th. Landon and China Express and Overland Mail | could not get within hail of Fiddler for the who could scarcely tell the difference between a in Hongkong at present, and I am quite sure ing with a quarter of a mile pow between two referring to Governor HENNESSY's arrange-Alexandra Plaic; and this is the only victory the racehorse and the dodo, complacently allowed him "I.C.U." cannot guarantee that the popular griffins, both moving well, especially a big grey ments with the Colonial office, the Mal American "cracks" have gained. Fiddler, by the to display his ignorance and low breeding in the French sportsman will be here next February, with a long sweeping stride. After this a good
many ponies went for pretends to have received "private advices" way, is also the property of the Duke of Hamil scurrilous and contemptible hash-up now underDoubticas, several officers of the "Buffs are lowing is the result of my observations -Pillager
quarters," and the fol that Sir GEORGE Bowes will, without doubt, and no doubt told His Grace the exact time notice.
masters of the art of equitation, but so far was going beautifully. Plunderer "interferes, of day with regard to Friday's prospects for the
Here is what "1.C.U." predicts about jockeys 'ns is known they are comparative novices and has a ring on his fore leg, which may per A few Gernian gentlemen, haps help to prevent his extending himself pro- Duke of Richinond's trophy; is a chesnut, by jockeys; two very good riders are alrendy on the who appear to ride fairly well, are regular perly. Anyhow this pony does not impress me favorably, although during the last tmining he Hermit out of Thrift, and belongs to M. Lefevre; spot. The Foochow crack will be here to ride habituds of the race course and the-Shauki used to move very nicely. Incubus is, as white the third Geologist, by Sterling out of for Mr. Grammont; and Messrs. Snip, Pip, wan Road; but rond riding and riding in always was, "piggy," and Dictator hammers Silurih, is owned by Mr. F. Gretton, Both arc Harry, Mard, Frames and Puddle will most racing colors are two very different things. Mr. along in his oldly style. White Knight likely be down, Mr. Spy, who was so very suc- Easton has left the Colony, and the only other too short apparently, but I should like to see him (hard held) was goung, with a quick short stride': cessful here last meeting, will be going home this jockeys (?) I can call to mind are Messrs. Essex, gallop with a lighter hand on his mouth. Fel- autumn, so Mr. Henry will have to get down the Fraser-Smith, and Sampson, three outside pas- ham went fairly well, whilst Too-Too, next to (Opicy? one toride for him. Should the Oyley tengers so far as riding in pony races is con- Pillager, showed the best form of the morning. one decline, Mr. Barnaby Belmore will have to cerned, if public form goes for anything. From Mr. Bill has a handsome looking skewbald He covers the ground in a way that I like to see. The second performance of the above. com pilot the Kecchong ponics to victory, and right the style in which I have seen Mr. Tripp steering("own brother to the cow), which moves very HONEST WILL SHAKESPERE in his charming hit the nail on the head, shortly pany was given last night. The audience was glad should we be to see Mr. Bamaby among old Detonator over the jumps on the steeple well; but then it is an exception for Mr. Bill to
We can state authoritatively that no ap- not so large as might have been expected; seeing us once more.” Before dealing with these asser. play All's Well that Ends Well" says pointment has yet been made, nor is it that the night was favorable; however, the schistions as matters of fact, it will perhaps be advis
chase course, I should say that the worthy C. C.
have a bad mover in iris stable. Foxhound-con can ride a bit; but as he must ride nearly 14st. back lame, and is the subject of numerous sug tinues his vagaries, going out sound and coming One that lies three-thirds, and uses a known truth to pass, a thousand things likely that the decision of the Secretary of were fairly well filled. The programmie was the able to put this young man right on one point, he cannot be one of "1.C.U.'s bottled-up pets: gestions to his puzzled trainer; and Poileen in with, should be once heart, and thrice -State-will-be-made-public_for_some_con.same, baring one slight rion, as on the pre-in-which-he-ens-greatly. We refer to his partic-The whole of this business can be summed up another doubtful one that I should be sorry to beiten." It would appear that the Editor crable-time to come Sir Joux Portious evening, the first it doing the popular ularly offensive mode of referring to the jockeys in a few words. There are plenty men in Hong-have any money on.
HENNESSY is still Governor of Hongkong Mousquetaires de la Reile, introducing nine of of the north by childish nicknames. The cus-kong who can ride well enough if they would go The coffee is excellent. I mention this, as a
"Signor Chiarini's admirably trained horses, which tom for gentlemen to register assumed names in for practice; but as the Stewards offer no
Letters on Editorial matters to be sent to ... placint ally of the "princely house". stands happens to possess enough of the staying power within. the limits of decency and good taste. however, almost certain that "1.C.U." did not the vast resources of the Empire should in time
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convicted of a gross perversion of truth
Editor" and nut to individual meintiers of the
Communications intended for publication must be accompanied by the name and address of the writers, not necessarily for publication; but as
Whilst the columns of the Hongkong Tele.hibition of our contemporary's love of and a half of the Cup courst at Goldwood, trenchant criticisms, I may state at once that all practice-which is the secret of success in this factor.in what may turn out, al no distant date,
evidence of real faith.
graph will always be open for the fair discussion by correspondents of all questions affecting public the Editor does not in any way hold himself res interests, it must be distinctly understood that
ponsible for opinions thus expressed.
TO ADVERTISERS.
Advertisers are requested to forward ail notices intended for insertion in that day's issue not later than THRER O'CLOCK so as not to retard the carly publication of the paper,
TO SUBSCRIBERS,
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truth, and good taste) will not return to Hongkong, is at present a mere matter of speculation. We shall doubtless receive a true version of the affair all in good time.
The Hongkong Telegraph daily at 4 2.36. Sub. e our mest Governor. This is a pety Goodwood Cup. Tristan, the second for the for our next races:-"There will be no lack of at pony racing, scribers in the centralelistricts who do not receive their copies before FIVE O'CLOCK will alige by -at-once communicating with the Manager.
The
dodge which will impose on no person with any pretensions to common sense. Sir GEORGE BOWEN, makes about the tenth officer appointed to succeed Sir Jous Pork
Hongkong Telegraph essay in the governorship of Hong-four year olds, and cried Bet. Hele
HONGKONG, SATURDAY, AUGUST 26, 1882;
kong by our oveninį.contemporary within the past eighteen months. As very few other government, servants appear to be available for the post, the China (Mait
CHIARINI'S ROYAL ITALIAN CIRCUS.
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Mr. Ten-Broeck started the fashion this mom-
he.
most undeserved slur was cast upon it in a porti
--of-the-China-Mol-bas-for-some-consider-twithstanding all the China Mait may { was capitally managed, both riders and horses dis- is legitimate enough, and. sanctioned, by the Jangible inducements to encourage "bout fide cal effusion which lately appeared in your con-
able time past been-strenuously endeavor- ing to qualify himself for the responsibilities say to the contrary and as his term of and honors indicated by the above gem of office dues not expire for the next seven worldly wisdom. Our contemporary does months, all predictions as to his successor, are mere guesses, utterly unreliable, Sir GEORGE FERGUSON BOWEN would probably, make an excellent administrator for this Colony; but it does not seem probable on the face of it that the distinguished officer who has been governor of Queensland. New Zealand. Victoria, and Mauritius will receive an Irish promotion to Hongkong, If Sir Grokox Bowes is sent here. it will be the highest timony Her Majesty's Go- vernment could give of their appreciation of the results of the administration of Go-
playing signs of careful tuition and incessant prac tice. The perforinance was deservedly applauded The Japanese balancing was again received with much applause. Mr. José Romano' intro- duced the Shetland pony" Harlequin; "this hand some specimer jumped in capital style, but was wanting in tractability: The clown in this act point of the act is, the instructor of the pony was Mr. Angelo, of whom more anan. The making a bet that his steed will jump over the hurdle three times in succession and being frustrated by the "funny man" getting the pony to do the jumping twice and refusing point blank at the third time of asking. A good deal of fun might be made out of the situation; however, as the pony did the jump three times, both clown and instructor were thoroughly demoralized for a few motients and only scratched out of the difficulty, in a very clumsy manner. In writing yesterday of Mr. Angelo we said that as a single handed man in the ring, he was about as funny as a funeral. So we presume that our criticism brought forth the expression that some person was as funny as a coffin, and the rather siy remark that it didn't pay to be too funny in Hongkong, as one 100 funny. "Poor fellow," we really pity his
not seem to be aware that whose tongue ́soc'ér speaks false, not truly speaks; who speaks not truly lies. Nor has the lengthy campaign of coarse misrepresenta- tion been carried on with the skill and ad- dress which might have been expected. frou such an experienced artist. These lies are like the father that begels them; #gross as a mountain, open, palpable. So palpable, in fact, have been the wild utterances of the evening print, so openly stamped with the die of untrustworthiness, so outrageously opposed to well known truths, and recognised, probabilities, that they can only be explained by, believing that custom has made such a sinner of the Mall's memory that he has actually credited his own lies. However, beyond directing the attention of the public to this regretable idiosyncracy of our contemporary, we will cudgel our brains no more either to explain opened fire with artillery upon the British detach- might be sent to gaol for two months for being
the peculiarity, or to compel the mistaken- opponent of enlightened views by sarcastle criticism, to rotrace his misguided foot-
vernor HENNESSY.
TELEGRAMS.
BOMBAY, 25th August. EGYPTIAN AFFAIRS.
A' fresh water canal has been cut, The enemy's advance guard is at Ramses, and
ment.
temporary.
of the mob, in Mfr. Dallas's coumpound, I found them to be equal to the average of early arrivals. will no doubt have been settled before, this ap- At Loong-fci there are also eight steamer griffins equally deserving of attention. The fate of all
pcars in print.
of
This morning the training was a mere matter routine, concerning which there is nothing of
voice, given me the result of his observations at
Jockey Club, simply because it frequently hap-amateurs, they can't see the fun of uselessly
August 21st. pens that inany thorough sportsmen and en-wasting time and energy without any hope of it
Wending my way to the Course this morning, thusiastic patrons of racing, have private and favorable result; and so there is not a single just at the break of day, the first thing that met personal reasons for not racing in their own jockey in Hongkong to whom Mr. Hutchings or
my eye, just visible through the early mist, was names. The English custom is faithfully carried Mr. Tennant could not give a stone and a beat-griffins to be held thereabouts. On inspection the telegraph fing, which denotes an auction of out here so far, that few owners of race-ponics ing. I have been trying to remedy this defect on the programmes in their own names. for years; but without success; but I am hopeful figure China, nor is it. at all requisite that they should to see if this reproach cannot be removed from But jockeys do not register a nem de course in that the Stewards will do something this season do so when it is remembered that we have no the Colony. professional element to deal with. It may possi "I.C.U.” says that the Foochow crack will be bly be the custom in Shanghai for a parcel of here In February to fide Strathpeffer for Mr. hangers on; the pariahs of true sport, to speak of Gramtiont. I hope he will, but have been told Interest to report.
that Mr. Tennant's presence is not an absolute. the well known race riders by ridiculos nick certainty, although he hopes to be here. Mr. names, but it certainly is not a custom among Nickels will of course bring down Mr. Paul's the gentlemen, and patrons of sport in the Settle team, and Mr. Hutchings will as usual have ment, nor is it usual with the newspapers which charge of Messrs. Kerfoot and Mouat's' ponies. deal with racing matters. No; it was left for andon, Mr. Allen for the St. Andrew stable, and Mr. Brandt is likely enough to ride for Mr. Gor anonymous twaddler to write, and the China Mr. Henry is certain to secure an experienced era paper that preached a sermon the other jockey-and nothing else can be reckoned on day about its respectability, in which it said that with any degree of confidence. That other horse- one of the good old fashioned guides in journal men may come down is likely enough but it would be sheer folly to speculate on matters istic practice was to the effect that the publica- which are at present outside the knowledge of. tion of anything which was calculated to offend even the persons interested. In the course of a against good taste was more to be dreaded than few weeks I hope to be able to take some steps which may induce our local riders to go in for the printing and circulation of honest strictures practice, and if the movement is substantially upon public men and matters which might be supported I feel assured that the Stewards will construed strictly as an offenti against the law giva Hongkong Jockeys some tangible encoure ment at the next meeting in the shape of a prize of fiber-to publish, one of the groascat, most
confined solely to Hongkong residents, offensive, and most uncalled for libels over seen in
present state; however, when "Angy" gets on LOCAL AND GENERAL.o the trapeze we will be able to yank him in a few Luder conscientiously. The Mesdames Stoodley
grand reception. One word in your ear" Gil," nothing but brazen faced impudence and low bred" and Sarony as the "-Bewitching Belle"-met with absurd and insolent references to these gentlemens be a little more careful of your fixings in future:-vulgarity. It is not unusual for sporting writers We don't want to say hard things about you, you to allude to their personal friends, or to famous
for pulling a pig through was hall a crown, for instance Mr. C. H. Hutchings is well known there isn't any nonsense about us, and butter is among bis friends as "Wild Harry," but that is not at all plentiful. The above is a hint, which mere pleasantry which, under the circumstances: Butt ask who in Hongkong cares to know that we hope you will take in good part. The is no offence against either custom or good taste,
steps. If we had any hopes of reforming We are informed by the agents, Messrs. Ceo. R. were again well received as the Highland loveis, a public newspaper. There is no wit in "I,C,U's." the-evening-maudler we should not Stevens & Co., that the steamship Hungariana hositate, for old acquaintance sake, to con- arrived at Foochow, on Wednesday, the 23rd tinue whipping hypocrisy; but this looks inst., from Sydney, N.S.W.
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A musical bird, has, with his usual melodious
an early hour on Sunday morning, and being an "early bird," he is highly clated at his success. in catching the worn. The result is that subjects of competition at an auction advertised large number of kept-over griffins are to be the to take place this afterocon, and those desirous of purchasing paper hunters, hacks, &e, will have a good opportunity of investing their hardly earned savings.
3 August 22nd. There was a very good attendance at the griffin - auctions yesterday, but the bidding was not of s lively character, caused principally by the ponies being of an ordinary stamp, besides, which the affairs it takes a little time to work up the ex- first griffin auctions are always rather tamo citement. I have only heard of four griffin purs chases. Two by Mr. Risk, one of which (a white) is a thick set, long, but low, regular Strath-like animal; the other is a bay, not at all the Strath shape, but moves well, which is more" than can be said for the white. Mr. Henry is the-possessor of a fica-bitten gray, a free level. troiter, and to my eye a lively looking antirul.” Sir Thomas Wade is wanted at home by the The only other sale was to the Bucketing Society The Japanese have dispatched about 30,000 him, and, I should say, a good appetite. When troops to Korea. They are trained troops. this pony fillsout, he will, I think, be quite shapely. The Medical Dispensary belonging to theThere was not much doing this morning atthe Ing in Shantung, has been destroyed by fire, sent his two griffins for a little wild exercise to English, Medical Methodist Mission, near Loal Course, Mr. Risk made his first appearance und through a cask of spirits of wine catching fire
AN OLD SPORTSMAN.
SHANGHAI
a hopeless case, for, to again quote the A. CHAIR coolie in the employ of Mr. Alfredo know, but like the pork slaughterer whose charge riders, by some familiar but harmless appellation: Ministry to consult with about the Opium question. of a dark pony with a great many points about
Immortal WILLIAM, "your dull, ass will never mend his pace with beating."
In the course of a few months we shall
Roye, a clerk, was fined a dollar or four days' by Captain Thomsett this morning for disobedience of orders, and insolence to his master.
the
The Hi-pae said two or three days ago that work off their steamer stillness. One of them seemed to be acquainted with the Loong-fei gatës
no doubt have a new Governor in Hong- A TELEGRAM dated. London the 18th inst. has pirouettes and soniersuulling of Mr. Lavater Leo .kong, and with his advent an era of peace been received in Shanghai' in which it is stated were not so successfully gone through as on the Mr. Bidwell is known in certain circles in Shang snow fell for a quarter of an hour on the night of wanted to run away at the half-mile post, and and plenty, happiness and contentment that owing to a derangement of her machinery previous evening; the chargerseemned difficult to be hal as "Ship," that Mr. Reynell is usually ad- the 3rd inst. at Nanhway, a city just outside little eccentricities with which: Mr. Risk was will be inaugurated, which ought to the Messageries steamer Melbourne has returned
Woosung, and on the night of the 4th inst. at satisfy everybody, and lead to a general to Suez The mails and passengers have been got into the proper pace. Air, Lee persevered and dressed as "Pip," that it is thought good form to Shanghai. This seemed incredible, but a native not altogether pleased. It is with great pleasure eventually succeeded in his somersault, which speak of Mr. H.-T. Allen (behind his back) as friend informs usthat hesaw a letter at the Totals that I have to record the return of Mr. Risk to gamnesty, Revěn among the rebellious transferred to the Amasone?
was loudly and deservedly applauded. The "Frames," that Mr. 1. C. Nickels is nicknamed yamen from the Taotal of Nanhway informing the Course. His familiar appearance this morn- brought us all back to the days of Strathavon spirits of the Fourth Estate. When We are glad to observe from the Shanghai artist wound up by three or four-exquisitely Mard and that Mr. Pond's hame has been aim of the fact. It is considered a bad eaten by and all the other Straths. The Strath stable was POPE HENNESSY'S record has been wiped Courier that Mr. Risk, well known in racing executed somersaults in the ring Mr. S with funereal facetiousness changed to Puddle? Twenty-three griffins anayed per Newchwang Mr. Rick resided with us, and for the thorough- one of the most formidable at every meeting while out by the coming" man, and life in circles as the owner of Strathavon, Strathpeffer, Walhalla who had been doing a little feeble When did Mr. Spy ride in Hongkong? I believe yesterday and 50 are to anive per El Dorado ness with which be always in his ponies, Shang Hongkong resembles a terrestrial para- Strathaird, and a whole host of famous Straths," clowning while the riding was going on, brought Spy is Mr. Ogle's registered name in, the books The former were sold this afternoon. Eight dise there will be no occasion for the China bas again joined the ranks of the Shanghai the first half of the progranime to a close by a of the Shanghai Race Club; but he certainly griffins ex. Newchwang were offered, and two hai is indebted in a great measure to him for contributing to very many pleasant meetings. Mail to unmuzzle daily its venomous in sportsmen. This is indeed good news. It is to series of somersaults which showed that the never rode under that designation, and I should were sold-n-white-and-a-brown-for-Tis 150ther Risk is also heavily indebted to Shanghai.
pair. The Hankow Champion winner Laguna ventive powers; the Daily Press will be be hoped that Mr. Risk will see his way to un- diminutive artiste is much more at home in that say that few people in this colony knew that the was sold for Tia. 139. At Mr. Dallas's auction in a manner in which many of your readers will
furl the "Night blue and rose banner at the line than in the talking funny business, famous Kecchang horseman had an assumed fifteen steamer griffins were offered, but our re- und
readily understand spared the trouble of using folly, like a
scene of his many triumphs in the valley of In the second part of the entertainment, the name. Again who is the Oyley" one ?" I must porter could not wait to report the results of the. stalking horse; and the Telegraph the neces- Wong-nei-chong-next February. The Hongkong musical clowns gave their usual show, and the confess that I never heard of this celebrity, al sale. Lothair, the winner of the last Ladies the fresh arrivals may be looked for on the Course
Turse, died to-day Mercury, N sportsmen, we are sure, will give him a hearty Arabian horse," Abdel-ka-der," was again intro- though I have an idea that Mr. Wintle may be
On Saturday last, about noolf, while the ship welcome,
duced and put through his facings by Signor | the jockey referred to. And who is Mr. Barnaby - Ziander, was being towed up to the Naval Yard
sity of wasting valuable time exposing the abuses carried out under press privileges,
As there are two more, mobs down, nomenol
to-morrow morning.
The highest priced griffin/out of the two sold - fetched Tief Courser