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Intimation.
THR Straits Times understands that the Singa.. pore authorities are in communication with the leading Chinese in the colony, with a view to taking such steps as may in some degree ob- viate the evils which have followed the repeal of the C. D. Acts. The restoration of these A. S. WATSON & CO., Acts is not the question, but it is hoped some
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HONGKONG RACES, 1809.
STEWARDSHis Excellency Sir Henry Blake, G.C.M. His Excellency Vice Admiral Sir Edward H. Seymour, K.C.L. His Excel lency Major-General W. Gascoigne, C.M.G., S. L. Holland, R.N., Lieut. Rear Admnim Colonel The O'Gorman, C.; The Hon.
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Hanson of the sailing vessel Osaka. It appears thai the mate, whilst returning to the ship in a sampan, missed his footing in attempting to scramble up the gangway and fell into the river. The deceased, named Roverude, aged 35, was not seen again. The matter is in the hands of the River Police.
THE many friends of Capt. Wingate, who left Peking recently for an overland journey to Burma nearly along the same route as the late Mr. Margary, says the Shanghai Daily Press, are getting very: anxious.as. no. news has been heard of him for some time, and the road is known to be dangerous. Capt. Wingate had no Europeau companions with him, but only an interpreter and two servants. PERHAPS the following will assist in showing how the ties for the Shield matches are arranged:-Eighteen teams having entered for Wine re-the competition, the first round consisted of two matches only. The two winning teams in the that drew byes in the first round gave first round together with the fourteen teams matches for and round; 4 matches for 3rd rund, 2 matches for semi-finals, and I match
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A CRUNGKING telegram of 11th inst. to the N. C. D. News says Mr. Liston, H.M.
Consul, has returned from Kuciyang. It is rumoured that has reported to Peking strongly condemning the conduct of the Governor of Kueichow, to whose hostility the murder of
CLERK OF Lt. Col. The O'Gonnan, C.S... SCALES --C. F. Harton, Esq. - JUDGE: The Hon, C. P. Chater, C.M.G.. ASSISTANT?
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CLERK OF THE COURSE:T. F. Hough, Esq. FIRST DAY-TUESDAY, 21ST FEBRUARY, 1800, to the Race Course, and when the first race was Early this morning crowds of natives flocked rung, thousands flocked to the stands and Happy Valley ground. Before tiffin European sight- seeis were not numerous, but afterwards a good number put in an appearance, not withstanding the threatening weather, and on the whole the first day of the meeting went off very well, although most of the fields were small The whole Valley was an array of colour, and the private stands of the Jockey Club looked pretty indeed with their coloured flags and decorations, Mr. Mody's (Buxy, owner of the Derby winner,) being the notables present were Sir Henry Blake particularly well-dressed in the owner's colours, blue and white, by Mr. W. Farmer. Amongst and Major-General Gascoigne. Untonunately
the commencement of the ninth race rain fell and drove spectators to seck shelter.
The Government made a very good thing out of the letting of allotments for the erection of sheds and stands, realzing the large-sum of ten thousand six hundred dollars,
to
There is one thing the Jockey Club have yet
Prince after passing the Black: Ruck by five long his, and Jim Crack took thing place. At the village Jim Crack passed Amoy; but when the home straight was reached Ultimatium drew out of the bunch and passed the leaders ball a furlong front home, winning a good race 3/4 of a length of Strathfleet, who had also spurted and passed Jim Crack by half a length,
The
Prince carried 1 lbs extra. Toe, 1.41
The Foochow Cun, value Sa5o; presented by
third, to par cent, previous winners excluded. weight for inches naper scale Once Round Mr. Ellis Ke
Mr. John Peel's g. Jius Crock, lost mming.
SA Mr. Master
MAGAME. Moller 3
Mr, Wuilleümler o
Mr. Arnold's blk. Straightaway, 1st giban
Ma Buxey's g Bourbon Rose, lost olb
Mekic & Gove's g. Strathmist, tost
Eight starters, Blizzard taking the lead, Straightaway and Jim Crack following close. At the Bridge the first two put lengths between Sirdar and the others but after the Black Rock was passed Sirdar, came
the Foochow community; second pony to Mr. Derick-Hunter's g. Bilzzard, Lost Izib. receive $sor for China ponies weight for
Mr. Burkill o inches as per scale; entrance $5. Two Miles | Messrą. McKie & Mr. Hopeful'a g. Tyne, irst 4lbs
Mr.Cmwford, o Mr. W. W, Cox | Mr. Newcome's w. Unit, List 1lb Mr. Green a Messrs. McKic & Gove's g. Meneji, Tost 12lb Mr. Tierce's apd. Variety, rost 11lb
Mr Crawford 2
INNER Mr Cruickshank o Out of 13 entries, there was a poor field of two starters, Tyne and Meneji, the former having the best of a good start. At the bridge Tyne kept the lead, and the same positions were maintained until the bridge was nearly renched, when Tyne's jockey pulled up "Pclose with Straightaway, Jim Crack. evidently forgetting the number of rounds, and having passed the later. Blizzard still led at Meneji went to the front, but Cox saw his the Village, but on entering the home straight mistake and spurted and won, the race by at Sirdar was given rein and ran in a winner to least 30 lengths, The time was fairly good Jim Crack and Stmightaway, the two latter with only two ponies running 4" $43
running almost a dead heat. On entering the feld-for-the-race, Unit-throw Green and bolted The HONGKONG DERBY, a sweepstakes of $25 back to his stable. The time of the race was
each with $1500 added (half forfeit if de 084. clared on or before day of closing" entries); for China ponics boná, fide griffins on date of entry (Saturday, 14th January, 1899); "first pony to receive 70 per cent.;-secund, 20 per cent.; third, to per cent. weight for inches Mr. Busey's ch Wild Rost, Lost 12lb v as per scale. One Mile and a Half.
Mr. Wuilleumier
Merars. McKie & Gove's skd Strathmore,
Do.
lost 13lb............
Mr. Grawford a Mr. David's g Ivanhoe, 11st Mr. Moller o Mr. John Peel's dSeaweed, 1 st rib Mr. Master 3
g Douglas, 11st 7lb Mr. Repnell Mr. Derick-Hunter's g Century, lost zb
Mr. Burkill o Mr. Glendaye's br Aberdeen, 11st jib ................
Mr. Cumming o Mr. J. H. Lewis' br The Wizard, 1st b Mr. Hopeful's blk Obi, 1st olb Mr. WW. Cox a
Mr. P. A. Cox ɑ
Mr. John Peel's in Centipede, 1 st bank
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On the 11th of Februan, before H.B.M.'s Consul, and at Holy Trinity Cathedral, Shang- hai, by the Rev. H. C. Hodges, ANDREW W. | MAITLAND, to EMMA T. GOODFELLOW.
DEATHS.
At Shanghai, China, on the Sth of February, DONALD CAMPBELL LANDELIS, a native of Oban, Scotland, aged 35 years.-Glasgow papers please copy.
"Al No. 4. Miller Road, Shanghai, on the 12th- of Febritary, JOHN G. HAMLYN, aged 62 years,
The Hongkong
justice except under compulsion. It is hoped that Sir Claude Macdonald will take action in the matter of the Governor's conduct. A SERIOUS fire, causing the death of a Chinese giri 9 years of age by'suffocation, broke out in Fulkien Road at an' early hour on Sunday
morning, says the N. C. D. News of 14th inst.
and before the firemen couki get it under six native houses and shops were destroyed and four others damaged. The water supply, though somewhat better than on the occasion of the recent fire in Chekiang Road, was still at very low pressure, which naturally impeded the efforts of the Brigade. During the progress of the flames a somewhat alarming accident befell P. C. Lundquist, who sustained fairly consider. able injuries to his head through the falling of a wall The damage was, we understand, covered by insurance.
learn, that is how to treat the pressmen. Not even a table was provided for writing purposes, nor a place of shelter from the rain. This is far different from the way in which the press races, however, are expected. The WONG-NEI-CHONG STAKES, a sweepstakes of $5 each with $100 added; second pony to receive $50; for China ponies; weight for in- ches as per scale; griffins on date of entry allowed 3 lbs.; Subscription Griffins of this season, 1898-99, allowed 7 lbs. Half a mile.
Capt.
Lambtor's & Ute, 11st 1lb... Mr. Molier
ANTICIPATIONS.
_____Second Day, February and. -The Sturry Stakes:
Yellow Dwarf.::
Douglas
Ob
The Exchange Plate Queensbury Rookwood Tube Rose,
3-The Garrison Cup —
Mainstay...... Seaweed. Ivanhoe 4The German Cup
Quentoy Sirdar Strathfleet 5-The Navy Cup Sandstorm.... Montebello White Rose The Flyaway Stake Cairngorm Tocsin Amer Seglin
Mr. Cruickshank The principal race of the day brought out to starters out of zi entries, Obi being favourite. after a couple more bids Obi took the lead of a | 7 very good send off, Seaweed and Black Rose close up. At the Black Rock Wizard drew into second place, and the two leaders. maintained, Wild Kose fourth. Passing the Stand for the the fead to the Village, Obi running third and first time the positions were Seaweed, Century, Douglas and Centipede, but at the Bridge they"
8-Tai Yeuk Fong Cup:
Century Obi
Aberdeen
Forest King Pineapple
Tyne
10-The Gymkhana Stakes -
Jim Crack-
Blizzard
Strathfect
changed to Seaweed, Century, Obi and Wild The Professional Cup Mr. John Peel's g Grassshopper, 11st rib Rose, Aberdeen being last. On approaching the Mr. Master Rock Centipede was finished. On reaching Mr. Glendaye's g Cairngorm, 1st b
the village a second time Wild Rose took the Mr Cumming 3 lead by four lengths ahead of Seaweed, Cen Mr. Buxey's d-g Wood Rose, ost 12lb...
tury and Strattinere following in that order, Mr. Wuilleamier ohut up the home stretch Wild Rose opened out *Allowed 3 lbs.
and won by 8 lengths ahead of Straibnore who had passed Seaweed and Century. Seaweed was a very good third. The time was the slowest since 1886–3.29). The LUSITANO CUP, presented by the Members of the Club Lusitano; second pony to receive half the entrance fees for China ponies: weight for inches per scale previous wins. hers at this meeting 7 lbs. extra Subscription Griffins of this season, 1898-99, allowed ha: entrance ro. One. Mlle and a Quarter. - Mr. Derick-Hunter's D. Changer, List 15
A good start, Cairngorm taking the lead, Wood Rose L. On nearing the village Grasshopper went to the front, Cairngorn, Ute and Wood Rose following in that order. Positions were still the same on entering the home stretch, but when about half way up Ute closed on Grass- hopper and man in a winner by a length and a half ahead, Cairngorm following halfa lengthy behind. race. for third place. Time 1.03 Moller mode a good
A WUCHANG dispatch reports the expected arrival at the city of H.E. Yit Yin-lin, the nex. The Toni Soepstakes of Governor-designate of Hupeh, about the oth $te each with Szgo neded; second pony to instant, to take over his seals of office. It will receive 350: for Clina ponies; weight for in be remembered that soon after the coup d'état
ches as per scale. One Mile. elegraph of Chibli, was appointed Governor of Mr. Glendaye's g. Forest King, 11st 4lb......
last September Tseng Ho, a nephew of Yu Lu, Mr Derick Hunter's g. Sandstorm, 1st 1lb
HONGKONG, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1899.
REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
ELECTION.
f
THE FRENCH PRESIDENTIAL
LONDON, February 19th. The election of M. Loubet was supported by the Radicals and Dreyfusites and that of M. Méline by the Aloderates and Anti-Dreyfusites. An article by M. de Beaurepaire published on Saturday virulent attacks M. Loubet, accusing him of, when Premier, shielding Baron Reinach from prosecution re the Panama scandals.
Hapel to keep a watch over Chang Chil-tung's movements, but Tseng Ho was cashiered and dismissed for ever for a too progressive mem: orial he had sent soon after his appointment Yi, who was Provincial Treasurer of Formosa at the time the island was ceded to Japan, how- ever, appears to be a progressive official also and so may be expected to work hand in hand with Viceroy Chang in Hupeh.
THE Football Shield Committee met last night and drew the ties for the third round and for the semi-finals as follows:-
THIRD ROUND.
1-Royal Engineer Winner of (ACompany,
R. W. . . Hongkong Football Club) To be played ten Saturday, March 4th. 11-25th Corapany, Eastern Division, IL. A. v.
H.M.S. Powerful.
L
To be played off on or before March 11th.
H.-H.M.S. Victorious v Winner of (25th
Hostile demonstrations with shouts of Panama marked M. Loubet's return to Paris. Delourede harangued the mob and invited a great demonstration against the present régime on the occasion of the late President's funeral. Disturbances which continued until past midTo night resulted in forty-six injured persons and two hundred and fifty arrests.
The Anti-Dreyfusite papers denounce the election as a public misfortune and M. Loubet as a inediocrity tainted with the Panama Scan- dals. The Moderate journals and the Revi- sionists eulogize M. Loubet's uprightness and preach Union and pacification.
REWARDS FOR LORD KITCHENER
Sir Michael Hicks-Beach will submit a vote of £30,000 to the House of Commons for the purchase of an annuity for Lord Kitchener.
WEATHER REPORT. The Observatory report says On the 21st at 11.40 a.m. The baroinster has risen slightly on the S. coast of Chinn, fallen considerably on the E. coast. Pressure is highest over N. China, and a depression is moving Northwards to the West of the Loochoos, Gradients steep in the North, moderate in the South, FORECAST: Fresh N. winds; dull with rain at first, probably improving later/
LOCAL AND GENERAL.
YESTERDAY: a lot of Crown Land situated on Barker Road at the Peak was sold by public auction. The lot comprised 34,300 square feet and was knocked down to Mr. W. Newton for $4,491.
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Company, Southern Division, R. A. z. B. be played on Thursday, March 9th.
Company, R. W. F.) IV-G. Company, R. W. 38 Company,
Southerr Division, R. A. To be played on Saturday, March 11th March rith
This round must be completed on or before
SEMI-FINALS. Winner of IV. Winner of II.
To be played on Thursday, March 16th, Winner of III Winner of 1.
To be played on Saturday, March 18th.”
FINAL..
The final tie for the Hongkong Football Challenge Shield will be played on Saturday, March 25th on the ground of the Hongkong
Football Club
The first mentioned team in cach die has choice of ground and must supply ball.
Matches must commence not later than half- past four,
My
MUCH interest has been excited in the neigh bourhood, says a home paper, by the announce
Mr. Burkill
Mr. Cumming ? Mr. Buxey's g. Tube Rose, rist b............ Mr. Orr's d. Rookwoad, 11st 7lb...Mr. Moller o Mr. Wuillaumier 3 M. John Peel's g. Queensberry, 1st 11b
Mr. Master
Five started. After a couple of attempts," Rookwood get away with the lead, followed by Queensbury and Forest King At the bridge Rookwood still led, but Forest King had headed Queensbury. On approaching the Black Rock Sandstorm being third. At the village Forest Forest King drew level with Rockwood, King took a slight lead, but on entering the home straight Sandstorm drew up to Rookwood and when half way up caught Forest King, and when about half a furlong from the winning post led by a good two lengths; Forest King inade an effort, but failed to catch Sandstorm by a bare length. Tube Rose was a good third, Time, 2.191
The MAIDES STAKES, value $400; second pony to receive $75; third, $50; for China pontes bond fide griffins on date- of entry; weight for inches as per scale; entrance Sid Three-Quarters of a-Mile.
Mr. Burkill:
Mr. John Peel's spd. Montebello, Jost alb Mr. Master Mr. Buxey's-w. White Rose, Tist ilb
Mr..Wuilleumier 3 Messrs. McKie & Gove's skd. Glenmore.
..... Mr. Crawford o 1st b Mr. Orr's d. Rookwood tist 7lb Mr. Moller a Mr. G. H. Potts' b. Tocsin, 1st 4lb i
Mr.P. A. Cox &
February 21st, 1899.
EARLY BIRD.
The following is the programme for
Tw
SECOND DAY,WEDNESDAY, 22ND FEBRUARY, 1899.
The SCURRY STAKES sweepstakes of $10 each for Chinn ponies bond fide griffins on
date of entry; weight for inches, as per scale; winners 7 lbs extra. One mile. The EXCHANGE PLATE, value $500 presented by the Bankers and Exchange Brokers of Hongkong second pony to receive $50; for" China ponies; weight for inches as per scale bond-fide griffins on date of entry allowed siba winners at this meeting 7 lbs. extra; entrance Sto. From the Two-mile Post Once Round and in
The GARRISON CUP, presented by the Officers of the Garrison; second pony to receive $50; for China ponies bond fide, griffins on date of entry; weight for inches as per scale; wine
The GERMAN CUE, presented by Members of the German Club; second pony to receive half the entrance fees for Subscription. inches as per scale entrance 810, One Mile Griffins of this season, 1898-99 weight for
and a Quarter,
A field of six out of 18 entries, :A'good start, Charger and Rookwood leading. At the grand stand Tocsin took front place and Rookwood headed Charger, Montebello fcunth, Atthe Briners 7lbs extragonirance, sic,. One Mile
and a Quarter, dge, Tocsin Rookwood and Charge led, Glern- more last. When the Black Rock was passed Rookwood, Charger and Montebello rau the Village Charger went to the front. White in that order, Tocsin falling back fourth. At Rose being second and Montebello third but at the distance post White Raso, spurted and went to the front. A grand race then ensued. Charger challenged the leader and ran in a winner by of a length ahead of Montebello, who had taken the lead of White Rose. The time was slow owing to the heavy ground 2.544.
The COMPRADORS CUP, presented; second pony to receive half the entrance fees; for Subscription Griffins of this season, 1898-99; weight for inches as per scale winner of Valley Stakes 3-lbs. extras entrance S5-Ons Mile.
Mr. John Peel's er. Yellow Dwarf, lost rotb...
Mr. Master. 1
Mr. Buxey's g. Meteor Rose, fost gib. “Mr. Buxcy's g Róse de France, fost 13lb...
Mr. Wailleuner i Mr. Willeumier z
Capt. Lambton's Blk. Quemoy, fist lib.......... Mr. Derick-Hunter's b Mainstay, 1st 1lb...
Mr. Moller a Messrs. McKic & Giove's ch. Strathdean, Mr. Burkill 3 Mr David's d Dunrobin, 11st 31
Itst lib
Mr. Crawford Mr. J. H. Lewis' g. Reveller, fost ralb Mr. Reynell a Mr. John Perl's blk Minstrel, rost 12b......
FRAME. P. A. Coxo Hr. Cruickshank o Mr. Drick-Hunter's g. Concession, rost tzlb Out of 17 entries there were only five start Mr. John Peel's g. Jim Crow, rost 9fb....
Map: Mr. Burkell o
start, Mainstay taking the lead, followed by ers. A processional race, but a very good yellow Dwarf and Dunrobin. When the back
Mr. Master streich was reached Mainstay led by 3 lengths,
Only 6 starters out of 27 entries, Concession and Jim Crow led Quemcy, but at the stand 4 lengths dividing Dunrobin. At the Black Meteor Rdie drew into second place, Jim Grow Rock Yellow Dwarf led, and Rose de France third. The positions were still the same at the took third place. When the Village was reach-mile post, Strathdoon being last. At the Rock ed Yellow Dwarf led, Mainstay taking the lead. same positions, Jim Crow drawing close-id- of Rose de France. On coming up the home second pony. On approaching the Village Me. straight Master gare Yellow Dwarf rein and
teor Rose took the lead of Jim Crow and Con cession. Entering the home straight Jim Crow Eight lengths divided Rose de France and Mainstay. The time was better than any of the other races-1.39. Dunrobin, fourth, carried albs over weight.
ment that a lizard had been discovered alive in the pony ran home an easy winner by 6 lengths, challenged Meteor: Rose, but the latter was
12lb.
The NAVY CUP presented by Officers of H.M. Flect; second pony to receive half the en trance fees for China, ponies; weight for inches a per scale; winners of one race at this meeting 7ibe extra; df two or more races, to Jus, extra; previous non-starzers to carry 1286; entrance to One mile and a Quarter
The JOCKEY CUP, value $150, second pony to receive $50 for subscription pontes of any sexson, winners excluded to be ridden by jockeys who have not had a winning mount. previous to this meeting in Hongkong or China; weight for inches as per scale; en trance $5. One Mile
The ELYAWAY STAKES, sweepstakes of $3 each with $100 added for China. ponies 1 weight for inches as per scale, subscription ponies of any season non-winners allowed 7s subscription ponies of any season win- ners allowed 3by previous winners at this -meeting 7Ds, extra.” Three Quarters of at The TAI YRUK FOND CUR-value $100 pro
sented second pony to receive, 850; for Ching ponies bond fide griffins weight for inches as per scale, other griffins 70s, extra į previous winners. 7lbs, extra;'entrance SIA . One Mile and a Half,"
The PROFESSIONAL CUP presented i second pony to receive balf the entrance fees; for China ponies; weight for inches as per scala previous winners at this meeting of ons raco ghs, extras of two races 2bs, extra; and of three or more races tolls, extra | non-starters: at pls meeting - excluded, "entrance 810 One Mile and a hair da GYMKHANA STAKES, Value 3200 press
theGymkhana's Committee
Kolege, cack for BOY, JERRON **winners and "non-starters excluded first pony la- rece
weight for inches as per scale,
well ridden and won the race by a neck. One and a half lengths divided Quamoy, who had passed second and third ponies, and Strath-a doan, who had run into, third place. This was the second win for Buxey's stable, Time, 3.11) The HONGKONG CLUB CUP, presented second - pony to receive half the entrance feas; for China ponies, weight for inches as per scaló; entrance $15 One Mile and a Halfa per cent, second 20 per cent 'thiled, to
lump of Derby Brights coal at Teddington. Mrs. Pippett, wife of Dr. Pippent, of Wildhurst, Coleshill-road, Teddington, it is stated, nade the discovery. The page broke a piece of the
The VALLEY STAKES. a sweepstakes of coal, and curled up in a little hollow inside
each with $200 added; first pony to receive Mrs. Pippatt found the animal, it being in a co-
70 per cent.; second, zo per cont; third, to per cent.; for Subscription Griffins of this matose state. Dr. Pippett advised that it should season, 1898-99; weight for inches as per warmth it soon became lively. The creature is Mr. Derick-Hunter's g. Ultimatum, lost 9th be put into hot sand, and under the gradual
scale. Three Quarters of a Mile..
Mr. Glendaye's b Forest King, sist Alban Mr. Burkill 1
NAANG Mr. Cumming r nothing like any English lizard, in length it Messrs. McKie & Gove's g. Strathfleet, tost Mr, Buxey's g, Blush Rose, fist-416 is bin. from head to tail, of a curious black in
Mr. Crawford
umier a colour, with yellow streaked belly, an➜ skin of | Mr. John Peel's g. Jim Crack, rost rolb
Mr. John Peel's ch. Pineapplenjost gib a "knobbly, though quite soft texture. Its
Mr. Master 3.
Mr. Master A head and feet are its most remarkable points. Mr. Darius apd. Woodcock, 11st 3lb. Mr. Hopeful's b. Amur, ut fib. Mrr W Toz It has a broad flat head, its mouth and nostrils Mr. Robert Gordon's phd, Athos, 1ost glb... post, the four being capital racers Pideap
Mr. Reynello Four only out of 15 entres faced the stamin are sealed tightly as if they had grown so with.
-Mr. Owen 6 | had the best of the fend, Blush Rose disuse, and its eyes, dark green in colour, only -- Mr. Jay's d. Greif, 11st olb.......Mr. W, Cox o''second. At the Black Rock Blush Rose emerged the day after its discovery from a heavy Mr. Ellis Kelly's g. Sirdar, ust albahend, Forest King last and ar posed to be a relic of the Carboniferous age, lid skin which hung over them. It is sub-
Mr. Cumaiing o Blush Rose had a good lead Capt. Lambton's b. Amoy, test 12lb
the order was the same; but down and its destination will probably be the Na Mr. J. H. Lewis' g. Reveller, 10s 12lb to the leader. On entering the
Mr. Moller o stretch Pineapple and Forest King tural History Museum at South Kensington Dr. Pippent, has had many callers to see the Mr. Pogora's & Tourist, sest Glib...winning good faith-b
Mr. P. A Cox o Forest King opened out and
Tu, China. Gagette learns that it has now American scientist of repute as an authority on Megan dr.: Wailleumier o Rose passed Pineapple, 80 being definitely fixed that Nanking is to be reptilin. He stated that he had never met a Mr. Tierce's spe. Varjety, ost olb declared open as a Treaty For from March an extinct species He also stated that the A good field of eleven starter, and Amoy milar reptile, that he believed it belonged to
Mr Chuckhunk 31st, while Nanning, in Kwangse, is also co-creature" limbs resembled those of the quad took the lend of a fair start Prince follo
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THE revenus derived from the petroleum wells of Burmal increased from R.177,000 to R.261,000 last year. A great future awaits petroleum as fuel, especially where coal is almost prohibitive in price.
As will be seen by reference to our advertise. ment columns, the "Lion and Rose" Lodge of the R. A. O. B. meets every Tuesday evening at the Sportsman's Arms Hotel, Visiting Brothers are invited to attend.
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