Co-day's Advertisements.
ZETLANDA
LODGE,
No, sas, E.C.
N EMERGENCY MEETING of the above
ALODGE will be held in the FREEMASONS HALL, Zetland Street, THIS EVENING, the oth Instant, at 8.30 for 9 o'clock precisely. Visiting Brethren are cordially invited to attend.
Hongkong, gth December, 1895.
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THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE ›
COMPANY, LIMITED.
FROM
NOTICE.
"ROM This Date, during the absence of Mr. JAS, B. COUGHTRIE from the Colony, M. GEO. L. TOMLIN has been appolated ACTING SECRETARY to the Company,
A. MCCONACHIE, Chairman,
Hongkong, gth December, 1895. 11708 FOR SWATOW, AMOY, TAMSUI AND TAIWANFO0,
THE British Steamship
"AMUR,"
Captain C. Mars, will be despatched as above TO-MORROW, the jo h inst, at about 1 F.M.
This Steamer bar Superior Accommodation
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, MONDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1895.
Today's Advertisements...
VICTORIA REGATTA.
THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, faTH AND 13TH DECEMBER.
CA
APTAIN BUCHANAN bavlng kladly lont Four-masted Bark TORRISDALE 21 FLAG- the VICTORIA RECREATION CLUB the SHIP, the COMMITTER request the pleasure"of the Company of the LADIES of HONGKONG en BOARD oa the occasion of be ANNUAL REGATTA Through the courtesy of the Acting General Manager of the DOCK COMPANY the Fame will courcy Passengers-to-the-Flagship-each-day," leaving New PEDDER'S WHARF * 12.30 PM. and P., and returning to minutes after the Race.
Admission to the Flagship lice.
LADIES and TICKET-HOLDERS Only.
A Portion of the Flagship will be reserved for
TICKETS of Admission may be obtained from the STEWARD, Victoria Recreation Club, or on Board. Pilce, $1 each day.
By kind permission of Major FAITHFULL and the OFFICERS, the BAND of the Hongkong Regiment will perform each day,
E. D. SANDERS, Hon. Secretary, Vicinila Recreation Club, Hongkong, g'h December, 1895, [1774
INSURANCE HOLIDAY.
HE Undermentioned
INSURANCE
for Passengers and is filled with Electric Light.T OFFICES will be CLOSED for the
For Freight or Passage, apply to
STOLTERFÖHT & HAGAN.
Agents.
Hongkong, q1h.December. räng.
FOR SHANGHAI,
TH
HE Steamship
"NANYANG,"
op
Transaction of Pabile Business it NCO THURSDAY and FRIDAY, the rath and 13th 11718 Instant respectively :-
Captain F. Schulz, will be despatched for the above Part TO-MORROW, the roth instant, at 43.36.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & CO,
General Agents,
N,
CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE, LD. General Managers.
HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE CO, LD: J. EDE
Secretary,
UNION
SIEMSSEN & Co.
INSURANCE CANTON, LD,
SOCIETY
OF
Hongkong, gt5 December, 1805
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B. C. T. GRAY,
Acting Agent,
THE CHINA AND MANILA STEAMSHIP
COMPANY, LIMITED,
FOR MANILA (DIRECT).
THE Company's Steamship
"ZAFIRO,"
Captain Gerard, will be despatched for the above Port TO-MORROW, the 10th instant, at 4 P.AL This Steamer has Superior Accommodation for Passengers.
For Freight or l'assage, apply to
SHEWAN & Co.,
General Managers. Hongkong, ph December, 1895," fizro
CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY,
LIMITED.
www.xx.com
FOR HOTHOW AND SINGAPORE.
THE
Steamship
"FOOCHOW,"
Captalo Blackburn, will be despatched on
WEDNESDAY, the 11th fastsal, at Noco.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents,
Hongkong, gih December, 1895.
CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY,
LIMITED.
FOR SINGAPORE.
HE Steamship
THE
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"KASHING," Captain Hopkins, will be despatched an WEDNESDAY, the 11th Instant, at 3 P.M. ...
For Fraph or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Agents.
Hongkong, 5th December, 1895.
CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY,
LIMITED.
A
FOR MANILA.
THE
Steamship
"SUNGKIANG,"
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Captain C. 1. N. Dodd, will be despatched
on WEDNESDAY, the 7th Instant, at 4 P.M.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents,
Hongkong, 9th December, 185.
"1719
"SHIRE" LINE OF STEAMERS.
FOR NEW YORK, VIA SUEZ CANAL. (To follow the Steamers Strathclyde and Glengyle.)
HE Steamship
THE
"MONMOUTHSHIRE,"
Captain Evans, will be despatched for the above Port FRIDAY, the 13th instant, at Noon, Instead
of as previously advertised.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DODWELL, CARLILL & Co,
Agents.
Hongkong, 9th December, 1895...
FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND
CALCUTTA.
1E Sicamship
כבבנ}
"LIGHTNING," Captain J. G. Spence, will be despatched for the above Ports cn FRIDAY, the 13th instant, at 3 P.M.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co,,
Agents, Hongkong, 9th December, 1895. [1711
"WARRACK", LINE OF STEAMERS,
FOR KOBE, AND YOKOHAMA, THE Steamship.
T
"LENNOX," Captale Williamson, R.N.R., will be despatched for the above Ports on WEDNESDAY, the 18th Instant, at Noon.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DODWELL, CARLILL & Co.,
Agents, Hongkong; 9th December, 1895. 11356 THE CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGA.
TION COMPANY, LIMITED......
· FOR LONDON, via PORTS OF CALL
HE Company's Steamship
ΤΗΣ
"MOYUNE,"
C. Kemp, Commander, will be despatched as above on or about the 19th instant..
For Freight and/or Passage, apply to
HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co., ...
"Agents. Hongkong, 9th December, 1995,
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NORTH-CHINA INSURANCE CO., LD,
W. H. RAY,
Secretary,
CHINA TRADERS' INSURANCE Co., LD. SHEWAN & CO.,
Agents,
YANGTSZEINSURANCE ASSOCIATION, LD.
J, B. COUGHTRIE,
Secretary,
CHINA FIRE INSURANCE CO., LD,
WM. MACBEAN, Manager,
PUBLIC AUCTION
or
THE STRAITS INSURANCE CO., LD. Hongkong, 7th December, Rot.
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THE
CHINESE PORCELAINS, CURIOS AND EMBROIDERIES.
HE Undersigned has received instructions
to Sell by PUBLIC AUCTION,
ON
SATURDAY, the rath December, 1895,
commencing at 2.30 P:M:,
at bis SALES ROOMS, DUDDELL STREET, A FINE COLLECTION OF CHINESE PORCELAINS,
Comprising
FINE SPECIMENS of RARE SANG DE BOEUF, BLUR and WHITE, FIVE COLORS, HAWTHORNE IMPERIAL PORCELAIN in VASES, JARS, PLATES, BOWLS, &c. of MING. KANGHI, KIENLUNG, YUNG- CHING to Modern Period; OLD PLAQUES, PANELS and SCREENS, WOOD and BAM- 100 CARVINGS, ENAMELS, SNUFF. NOTTLES, IVORIES and other CÚRIOS.
ALSO A QUANTITY OF SILK EMBROIDERIES in grest Variety. Catalogues issued prior to Sale. On Vis from FRIDAY, the 14th December, 1899.
TERMS OF SALE-As customary.
GEO. P. LAMMERT,
Auctioneer.
Hangken gib December, 1895.
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Intimations.
|-DAKIN CRUICKSHANK &
COMPANY, LIMITED, VICTORIA DISPENSARY,
BONGKONG, !
EX 5.5. GLENFARG" AND "MALACCA CA
ASSAM MODSA begs to Inform the LADIES and GENTLEMEN of HONG- KONG, CANTON and the COAST FORTE, that he is now showing Splendid and wall Selected Steek of the Newest Designs and Fashionable Goed for the WINTER SEASON for LADIES, GENTLEMEN'S and CHILDREN'S Wear. Prices moderate. All Orders punctually attended to.. Alan fast unpacked, BOOTS and SHOES, TOYS, large vail ty of Fancy Goods for XMAS PRESENTS and NIW YEAR'S GIFTS.
CASSAM MCOSA,
47, Ran Central,
Macao, gth December, 1895.
THE SPORTSMAN'S POCKET BOOK.
น
PUBLISHED
AT THE
Macro.
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PRICE$1.50 PER COPY.
N.B.-This work fi a complate record of the mast recent Hongkong, Shangkat and Court. Port Race Meetings and, in addition to a good deal of other useful information, contains a revised list of Record Times made, ou, the Shanghal Course, as well as several pages of Sporting Memoranda and a useful indam.
Hongkong, 19th October, 1895. [1406
SPECIAL NOTICE.
AERATED WATERS,
IMPLE AERATED WATER.
SIMPLE
SODA WATER.
TEMONADE
*inger ale,
SARSAPARILLA R*
ASPBERRYADE, &c.
DAKIN, CRUICKSHANK & Co.'s WATERS are
mada under the constant supervision of a duly qualified English Chemist and will bear compa rison with the best Engilsh, Manufactures.
Special terms to HOTELS, CLUBS, MExres and other Large Consumers. AnyTM complaints should be addressed, so the Manager, Mengkong, zid Mar, 1Rot.
THE
11650
HONGKONG DISPENSARY
bas just received Fr›SH SUPPLIES DÍ
·WHOLESOME CONFECTIONERY
AND
DELICIOUS SWEETS,
of the HIGHEST QUALITY and PURITY.
These include...
CADBURY'S SPECIAL CREMES
PATE D'ABRICOT, JORDAN ALMONDS
CARAMELS, PRALINES.
DESSERT CHOCOLATE,
NOUGAT, FRUIT JELLIES, CRYSTALLISED FRUITS,
METZ FRUITS,
ASSORTED TOFFEES,
MIXED BONBONS,
FRY'S CHOCOLATES, TANGERINE BISCUITS,
ORANGE PASTE ORANGE ROLLS,
&c.,
&
Together with the Latest Novelties in FANCY BOXES, which are very suitable as Seasonable Presents
for LADIES and You`a PEOPLE.
FRENCH
CONFECTIONERY and CONSERVES
in Large Assortment,
from the BEST PARISIAN HOUSES.
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THE HONGKONG DISPENSARY, “
ESTABLISHED AD. Jāu. Hongkong, 30th November, 1805,
Hongkong
commited by him while he was Alcalde of THE Foochow salama race meetlag commeṛces" Madrid.
to-morrow, and will be continued on Wednesday and Thursday.”
Bosch has tried to turn -the tablen against the Marquis by publicly stating that the crusade in nothing more nor less than a political ma ceuvre. His attempt to bring on a pailtical crisis wa folled for the reason that Srior Canovas del Castillo has completely checkmsted Buch...
BOSCH OUT 1
MADRID, December rat.
Bosch resigned to-day.
THE WAR IN CUBA.
MADRID, November 29th. The troops are now driving Maximo Gomes' men from the sugar districte, in which much damage has bean doza là the crops.
In January about 10,0 men of all arm will be forwarded to Cuba.
THE UNITED STATES AND SPAIN.
MADRID, December 4th.
and reiterated his intention to maistain strict neatrality in connection with the Cuban rebellion. In his Message to Congress Presdent Cleve-
Two members of Congress are going to bring forward a rerolation that it is expedient for the United States to Intervene in Cuba. II this is carried, President Cleveland will vote it,
AN OFFICIAL DENIAL
MADID, December 4th. President Canovas del Castillo dentes that there is any truth in the rumour about a Cabinet crisis. Nevertheless great interest is evinced in the meeting of the Cabinet to be held to-morrow,
(Special to Chiwa Gositie) PROMOTIONS.
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Toxio. November 30th. Major-General Okthara' has been appointed chief of the 4th Brigade. Prince Fasbimi, who was commander of the 4th Brigade, has been sppolated chief of the 1st Brigade.
MR. GOH'S SUCCESSOR.
TOKIO, Nov. 30th. Mr. Matomo has been appointed Secretary to the Minister for Foreign Affairs.
ANOTHER KOREAN PLOT,
TOKIO, Nov. 30th. Latest Seoul telegrams say that L Hanslo who has been in hiding in the Russian Legation, had arranged to surround the Royal Palace with 300 soldiers, but the plot was discovered by a government spy and revealed to time to frustrate the evil designs.
THE "STRATHNEVIS,”
Messa. Dodwell, Carill & Co., the agents, hare courteously supplied as with the following good news about the Northern Pacific Huer Strathnevis, respectlog whose exfoty some anxiety has recently been felt in shipping circles :-
HONGKONG, December 9th. We are glad to say that we have a telegram this morning from our Tacoma firm stating that news has been received, by a sailing vessel which has arrived at Victoria, B.C., that she had spoken the Strathnesis on the roth November, with her main shaft broken, and that she wa making the best of her way back to Victoria under sall. Our telegram adds that the Strathuguts was all well, and that there need not be any anxiety about her, Leiters from the, Captain of the | Strathneviz were dus at Tacoma to-day (9th), and if there was anything of importance in theat letters our Tacoma firm would again telegraph to us. We would further mention that the main shaft was broken in Latitude 49'14" North and Longtitude 16437" West, and that the sailing vessel spoke the Strathnevie in latitude 48'40 Worth and Longtitude 145 Wast..
(d) DODWILL, CARLILL & CO.
General Agents.
LOCAL AND GENERAL.
THE return of the number of visitors to the City. Hall Museum for the week ended Dec. 8th, #re-Europeans, 173; Chinese, 1,839; total 7,011,
NEWS reached Shangbai on the 3rd that the Lillion 7. Robbins has been dismasted off Cape
AN emergency meeting of Zetland Lodge, No. 525, E.C., will be held in the Freemasons' Hall, Zetland, Street, this evening, at B.30 for 9 o'clock precisely. Visiting brethren are cordially invited.
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AJOLLY TIME AT QUARRY BAY
The members of this anagllitle -club- composed of the residents of the QATTY Bay community, who have for years past bead favourably konwn for the efforts they have mado · provide pleasure for these friends, hava this
1 year made a new departure.' Finding thele old quarters too cramped for their purp"ses, they have added a new wing to the clab building, which they have strangeď ́ as a concert hall of † theatre, the auditorium searing the purpose of a
| AT the regular meeting of the United' Forvide
Lodge, No. 1341, held on Saturday, w.dancing ball admirably. This makes a vast Br, W.CH. Hasilogs was elected W. M., W. Bro, H. J. Watson was elected treasurer and Bro. J. Maxwell, tyler.
subscription griffins, landed- ex. Talsang on AT the Horse Repository this afternoon, twelve
Saturday, were drawn, for, with the following results +
No. 19. b. 53, 15, 1.36), T. H. Lewis, + 30, W. 32), 1.04), 1.29. C. Rogge,
24
# 21, 2. 323, 1.04), 1.40, M, Leroy,
22, d. 33, 1.04), 1.36, R. M. Gray,” 23, ch. 338, 1.05, 1.36 4-5th, R. H. Bruce. 24 R. 33, 1.04), 1.38, Lord Conyngham. 25, Cr. 31 3-5th, 104, 1.40, F. W. Hohnke, 26, g. 33, 1.04. 1.37 1-5th, R. M. Gray... 27, K. 33, 1.04, 1.37 2-5th, Lt. Col. The
M
1
O'Gorman.
provment to the Club, which is now as pretty and comfortable a place for an evening's cater. tainment as can be found in any part of the Colony,
Thelamallisings, which-ls-intended-to-be-used- ether as a concert platform or for amateur theatricals, bus an background repre. sentation of the view of Lyceman Pass from the verandah of the Club. The painter of this scene, Mr. W. Farmer, has admirably depicted tkia
view, and was bighly complimented for the great palas he had taken to producing this, as well as the excellent effect of his flys and wings, which farnish a most appropriate setting for the scene. As the Chairman of the Club, Mr. Lochead, aald in a very neat speech at the conclusion of the concert, the members of the club hoped, with the adjuncts they now have at their disposal, to largely increase the scope of their efforts to pravide light amusement for the friends who visit them from time to time. To mark the opening of the sew wing and fouogorate the winter's festivities,
large number of in- | vitations to a concert and dance were issued last
Ivour issue of the 22nd ult, we called attention to the fact that the Chinese authorities at Foochów had established wholly legal "squeess? stations, levying extra taxCH 200 certain Imported goods in transits, and this despite the fact of the goods (chiefly kerosene oll) belag covered by Transt Passes. We then urged prompt and determind action, and, if necessary, | an appeal to Peking. We now learn from the Foochow Echo ofthe 30th ultimo that the Megal tax of two cents per caso on kerosene all has been abolished as the result of" the strong remonstrance of the Consul whore country produced the oll," Well and good so far, but the foreign representa- Ilves thould not be satisfied with a compromise of this sort. The abolition of the tax fe evidence that it was wholly illegal, and we trust to hear later on that the Ministers in Peklog will insist on-(a) the Chinese Government giving asin-ance that no such illegal Impast will again be exacted in any part of the Empire; (5) that the full amount of money collected at the "querzs" station referred to shall be returned to those from whom it was unlawfully obtained. Flagrant breeches of the treaty such as our friends at Foochow so justly protest against should be dealt with in a very firm and thorough
98; g. 32, 1.04 4-5th,′1.39 2-5th, R. H. Bruce. 29. bl. 301, 1.03 1-5th, 1.45, Capt. Radclyffe.tk, which remited in the attendance on 30, ch. 304-51b, 1.03), 1.40 1-5th, Dr. Lowson. kong residents. A very excellent variety pro- Saturday night of about one hundred Hang-
gramme had been arranged for their smut8- consisting of songs and a sketch by the "Talkoo ment during the early part of the evening, this Awfuls," The singing of all the songs was very good, the delineation of negra characters in the sketch realistic, and the exhibition of Indian Club swinging more than usually perfect. Mr. with piano. selecilens, and likewise acted as Tyndale-Les opened both parts of the programme accompanist on several occasions. The follow- ing wat the programme :—
manner.
PROFESSOR C. J. Whitney, the well known American reader, mada his debut before a large and fashionable Hongkong audience at Mount Austin Hotel last Saturday evening. He was well received, and evidently succeeded to plexing the audience, for his efforts were rewarded with a good deal of applaure, both during delivery and following each number. Professor Whitney has a pleasing voice and presence, which claimed the attention of his hearers from start to finish, He makes asa of no book, make up, or artifice, depending upon bis art alens to produce a given character or delineate some well known scene. Excellent judgment was used in making up the programme, which consisted of eight parts and was one well calculated to try the endurance of the talented elocutionist, who never seemed
It would be difficult for us to particularite to tire, the fast item being given with even more dash and spirit than the first or to state wherein he appeared at his best, but | his impersonations in "The Dabating Society, his heavy work in "The Raven," and his bumorous description of "How Ruby Played" may be mentioned as special features of the entertainment. Taken as a whole the recitations were give in first-class style, and those who were not satisfied, if there were any grumblers, murt be very difficult to please, for the entertainment was at once novel (in this part of the world) and enjoyable. Professor Whitney has been requested to repeat his reading at the Theatre Royal, and If it can be arranged he will probably do so in | a day or two.
Ar the Magistracy this morning, Tong San King. temporary read boy at Mount Morgan (Mr. J. D. Humphrey's residence) was charged with unlawfully detaining a registered letter addressed to his mistress A Post Office letter-cartier
PART 1.
Plano Selections etmekkar smasounBir, Tyndale Len SongtTM Corsa foto the Garden Maad"...Mz. J. Waddell, Comla Bong..That was enough for me”.....Mr. R. Dickson, Song....."The Saliers Dance”..............Mir. 7. White. Indian Clubs Song....
Bang
PATRONAGE SALE Adert, Smith. asion** Sanga of”ArM "... Mr. R. F. Lammert. ." Saved by « Chlid”...Mr. O. Kirkpatrick.
PART II.
Piano Selection
...........Mr. Tyndale Lea, „The Year That's Awa“...„Mr. J. Waddel, Plantation Sketch..............." Jake"...... The Taikoo Awfile. Song" In Old Madrid"...Me!R P. Lammet. Bougnies Carmen."Love's Old Bong * ........Mr. F, White. Coal Bong
You can't think of...Mr. R. Dickson.
Everything Comic Song......"I Can't Changa iz "......Bir. D. Curria. 565miş.."Oh Love Divine 7...Mr. G. Kirkpatrick.
At the conclusion of this varied programme, the room was'cleared while the queate partook indulged in to music suppiled by three members of light refreshments, after which dancing was of the Rifle Brigade Baad. This wound up very pleasing enter ainment, which opens the season's pirasures in a way that will conduce to succeeding evenings at Quarry Bay being looked forward to by those fortunate enough to be invited thither. And the club is, moreover, to be much complimented on securing the very enable them to extend their proverbial bospl handsome addition to their premies which will
tzilty more freely and satisfactory.
REGATTA NOTES.
INTERNATIONAL-At the last moment two crews have backed out of this event, namely, now he between the pick of Scotland, Ireland the English and the Spanish, so the race will and
The following are the crewat
Germany F. Lammert (st.). E. Bischoff
(1) E. Asguit (2) F. Lammert (bw) Scotch. Henderson (t), S. Mallison (1).
W. A. Stopani (1) T. Meék (baw). Irish-J. B. Grimes (11) E. W. Sanders (3)
O. Stewart (2) A. H. Barlow (bow).
I cannot give any idea at present as to the
presented by the "pars mentioned; they bare Individual merits of each crew. Fills Lummert "go" all the time. The Scotch are well re- should be able to keep the Germans on the
done lots of work lately and had plenty of good coaching. I think the Irish should be well to the fore in this race, despite the fact of their barieg come in att the death," This will I think, the best contested race this Regatta, be, and I expect to see desperate finish. It tes pity the English can't get together a crew. It
British lasks queer la
colony, and reminds me
of the last t Shanghai Regatta, respecting which our correspondent reported that the Scots couldn't muliers crew for the International,
TUB SCULLA1--Your have entered for this, namely, P. Hyndman, H. Kennett, T. Gifford, and É. Ells. It should be a walk-over for Hradmin.
GIORACTS Ferthegig races (open to the Army, Navy and Police) I have orly heard of the Police (who have very appropriately named their craft Paler) the Engineers and Artillery entering. The Follce should made a tall bid for nest honours If their stroke can augment the "time" and the cox keep the men better together. I fancy the R.E.'s a good deal, as I have seen them out very often, and they go very well together, ably. cached and coxed by a prominent Sergt. Maj.
helegraph | St. James, and towed into Saigon. It will take stated that on Saturday, the 30th November, The Artillery, too, are very good, I believe, but
HONGKONG, MONDAY, December 4, 1895, TELEGRAMS.
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REUTER'S MESSAGES,
THE TURKISH. IMBROGLIO,
LONDON, 6th December. Said Pacha's action, in taking refuge in the British Embassy has created, a profound sensa THE "HONGKONG TELEGRAPH ́tion at Constantinople,
The Sultan sent als Ministers to fodson: him be on sale at the Hongkong and Victoria Hotels, opposite the Hongkong Club, and at le quit, but Bald Pacha refused to do so, Pedder's Wharf, Evany Evenxo from 5.30 to 7.30 o'clock.
PRICE..........TEN CENTS.
(Special to Slam Observer.)
THE WAR IN CUBAN
Lowpow, Nóvember sóth,
some months to effect repairs.
||
between 7 and 8 p.m., he delivered several | I am sorry to say I have not seen them often on leitors to the defendant for the house, ons of The RB. should make it hot for all the water. The Rifle Brigade entered yesterday. which was registered. The boy took them
bave kept some of them in A, 1, form. opponants, for their summer regallas must
I belleva the Torpedo Depó: and the Victor boys" are going to have a shot at this, so affairs, especially if, ad is hear, the oferite. Is going to show the soad to the "crack? R.B.
Ma. G. P. Lammert, auctioneer, this mo nlng in and presently returned saying bis mie put up the American ship Wandering Jew for | tress was busy and would not sign, so be sale. The bull, with masts standing, and one must return on Monday for the receipt. The cher and chals, was purchased by Capt. etter carrier left and irtorsed on Monday at Anderson for $7,860, which is thought to be a I p.m. He was told then by defendant that the good price. The walls, senning gear, stores, and mistress was asleep. Again, on Tuesday, he spare gear were afterwards disposed of lo sepa- called for the receipt. He did not then so rate lots, bringing fair pricar,
Copies ordered from the Office will be charged the usual rate-23. cerita.
Owing to the conilawed acitylty and success Advertisers are reminded that the Honghong || of the rebels in Cuba It has become necessary.lo' || total abulalier i Telegraph has by far the largest eficulation of reinforce the troops in the islas d; and accordingly any English newspaper published in the Far 5000 were despatched from Madrid yastaday,- East, THIS IS GUARANTEED, "Terms DEL application
as
is being carried on in earnest and I rejoice
We are now close up to race-day ; training
know that none of the elect" hare gone staler In fact some of them so far from being stalu seem
was bit too "fresh."
defendant, but in consequence of what the foht told him, he then reported the THUR & Victoria, B. C., dally in as the proposed who made inquiry by letter to Mr. Humpty the Ezitish four-masted barque Terrisdale will matter to Mr. Solly in the Post Office, partition of China and the recent Russias He know nothing foriker about the maller.
Thanks to the courtesy of Captain' Bocharum coup ¡--" Bdtala's navy has been called her Mrs. Humphreys - said that Jahe did not receive (fath and 13th,) while through the courtesy
be converted into a gagship on Regatta days long art. This gives her a grest advantage In
the letter on the Saturday, and that the ārstume the Acting General Manager of the
Dock the laternational land-grab game. So long as she aw the receipt form was on Tuesday, when Company, the fast and furious Fame will conver baz neighbor play at it, J. Bull has a sight to the boy (defandani) brought her receipt and spectators to the flagship from New Fadders have his finger in the pie."--Exactly so, but the declared he had delivered the latter on Satur of Major Faithfall and the officers, the band of wharf at 12.30 and 1 p.m. By kind permission worst of it is that poor old J. B. has turned day,in Mr. Humphrey's presence, and she "Our Very Own" will play pleasing selections
then told him she would sign the receipt of music each day. - Later. She did not receive the letter
I think a great
deal of interest would be added A Morr muccesful smoking concert was given that day, Mr. Humphreys stated that on trophy were offered for competition among to the Regaits generally if a Championship on Saturday night by the members of the City Saturday his wife did not receive a registered || crews picked from the various branches of the Cish. Mr. J. P. Cottam occupied the chair, and | letter and tell the boy to bring the receipt later services-naval, military and police. It should ably dicted the show. Mass. Donnenberg and The defendant made a statement embodying the tan bien suggested be a money Dasenter accompanied, the latter also playing ktory as set out abort. He insisted he had but a cup of which the holders would be fasily the opening selectian, sad items were contributed delivered the letter, and had been told “I ana busy, should be won two years, in succession by a crew prond And it might be arranged that the Cap - THE MUNICIPAL SCANDALS
by Maners. W. Hughes, J. B, Duncan, F. Waits, boy, Tell the carrier to come on Monday. The (not nizessarily the same win) enpresenting the slopke Kapam, Moronkhor Hock {R. R. Wilson, L» Martel, J. Labley, H. B. Bridger, boy, was arrested by Detective Quincey, after bunch of the service which proves victorious «LETTERS CUT AND FILLED WITH IMPERISHABLE | gravecharges against Sèfor Bosch y Fu
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vas, ) was received with loud dyplause and'all present guilly and sentenced him to three months' ins-
«merks consideration, LEAD GENINY,
Hongkong, 14th October, 18gr.
BROWN, JONES & CO.
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