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entrance fees, When the cup is won cut | right, the enimnce fees to go in second and: third in the proportion of 73 per cent and as percent. One mile and three quarters, Mr. Buxey's Rore Rose, 10st. 12lbs., .....................
* Mr. W. W. Cox 1 Mr. Wingard's * Algerine, 118]. 1lbs.
Potra declares to win with Bebel King" and
Mr. Waillemier 2 the result did not exemplify t glorious un
The result of this race was a foregone con- certainties of the turf as Wuillemler secured clusion. Rare Rott, with Cox up, was pro- the race, although Burkill on Darri King tent i
nounced by all to be the wisser although a few out to do the pacing, had all his work cut out staked on Algerine on the off chance of a big to keep the little devil from slipping into the dividend. The ponics raced together from the first place. When the jockeys were being blar. After rounding the bend for the second weighed out to the utter disappointment of all me, waillemier applied the whip to his Brilliant was declared scratched for the mount, but Rare Rose, confident of the race, Champions. He had become a three-legged was hard held, and just passed Algerine at the borso. For the seventh race, the Phaston half mile post, when he declared unmistak Stakes, we had the best field of the meeting, deably that the race was all his own. Algerine less than 13 lining up in front of the stater, made a bold bid to wrest the race from Rare with Segunha fancied runner. Following Rose, but he was no match for the latter, who a couple of false starts the wälers got away to
won the cup, outright for Mr. Buxey in 3.52 a bad send off with Tyro ahead of the bunch. Mr. Mody was loudly applauded as his pony But he soon dropped and Crighton's 'mant samped home down the straight, applause being crept forward to second at the Rock, fint at accorded both him and the rider as the horse the bend and came home a length to the good. was led by the owner along the paddock to For the China Pony Champions a very small the weighing stand. field turned out, Pandur winning the event with Rebel King second and Rare Rose third. Instead of a fine run the Waler Champion Stakes fell flat with only four mounts, three being from the stables of Mr. Master. His fekibin and Kemsani got first and second respectively, while Runway Girl came third, for the final event there was an exciting race between Flickumaron and the Fox, the former winning.
The band of H.M.S Oczon, under Bandmas | ter V. de Robertie, played the following selec tions:-
.flume Suppe ..jones ...... Picorini Sullivan
March..............The Avenue,............. Overture... Poet and Peasant... Selection.........San Toy................................ Valse.......
....Angelo Abis.... Selection........The Gondoliers..... Serenade..........La Paloma.........Hartmann Detals of today's racing are as follows:- THE SPRING STAKES-Value $401; sicond rective Size; and third $30. For to China griffins. Weight for inches A5 per scale. Previous winners of one race 5 lbs. extra; of two races 7 lb. extm-nf three races 10 lbs, extra. Entrance SFO. From the two-mile post once round and
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Mr. Buxey's H’inter Rus, 10st. gibs.
Mr. W. W. Cox Me Tremsaine's Flickamaroo, tcst. 12lbs....
Mr. Hart Huck's Silver Foxy, tost, 12lbs.......
Mr. J. H. Lewis's Starling, 1955. ilb...........
Time 3.52
The PARSEE CUP-Presented Second to receive $150; and third 5 ̧¤ For China ponies. Weight for inches as per scale. Win ners of one race at this meeting į lbs. extra, of two or more races 7 lbs. extra, Unplaced ponies allowed 5 Ds." China griffins allowed io Ths. Subscription griffins of Foochow 1902 and Amay 1903 meetings allowed 5 bs. Entrance $10. One mile.
Mr. G. H. Potte's Rebel King, 1st. ¡lb......
Mr. Wuillemier :
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G. H. Potts's Disert King; 11st, zibs....
Mr. Burkill 2 Mr. F. B. Marshall's Disgust, jost, gibs.
Mr. Ellis Kadoorie's Snowdrop, lost. 7lbs...
Mr. Crighton... 3
Mr. Clarke o
Messrs. A. P. Simpson and White's Style,
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Mr. Carruthers's stylish gray mare who, all the timis as far as the bridge; raced neck and neck with Master's mount. Going up the inclios
chikan simply swept passed the others out- distancing both the leaders. He led from the Black Rock and proved a flyer to the others. Runaway Girl was now done for, fast_lagging |þehind into third place; the following was the processional order passing the Judge's. Box, Ichiban, Remnant, Runaway Girl and Mayfly last.
Time 3.22.
Winner, $31; Pari-mutuel 1st, $15; and, $15.80,
THE NIL DESPERANDUM STAKES. A sweepstakes of $5 each with Sago-added. Second to receive $150; and third $50. For China griffins which have run and not won a race. Weight for inches as per scale. Half a mile.
Mr. Tremearne's Fiickamarod, 10st. 12ib.....
Mr. Master I
Mr. Wuilliemier z
Mr. Crighton.3 Mr. J. H. Lewis's Starling, 11ṣt, tiħ ..........................
• Mr. Armstrong o
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10st. lbs.........................Mr. Moller o Mr. Potts declared to win with Rebel King, his stable companion being sent out to do the pacing. The start was a gool one, the two Kings leading with Disgust third, Style fourth, and Snowdrop last. Mr. Poits's ponies led all | Mr. Hart Buck's Silver Fox, tost. 12lb....... the way, the change in the positions being st the mile post, as follows Snowdrop third, Mr. C. Rademacher's joker, 11st, 1lb. and Disgust in front of Style, who was last This was also the order on the way home, with Desert King an easy leader. In this race he Winner $6.49, Pari-mutuel $5.70.
can never be said to have been ridden. Disgust | Mr. J. 13, Lewis's Claimant, tost, ralb.
Mr. Moller o THE LADIES' PURSE.-Presented. Second tried for all he was worth to beat the com
Desert King was Mr. D. Macdonald's Misfit, 10st, 12lb........... to receive $150; and third $50 For Hong-panions, but it was no use.
. Mr. Clarke o kong walers and Hongkong waler griffins, simply pulled in within fifty yards of the
Mr. F. B. Marshall's Mad "Muliak, 11st. rib.. Weight for inches as per scale. Previous winning post to let Rebel King pass him a winners at this meeting 7 bs. extra for each
winner, as declared by the owner race won. Hongkong waters which have never won a race allowed lbs. Griffins allowed to ths. Unplaced runners allowed- 5 lbs. Entrance $10 One mi'e. Mr.Godfrey Muster's Ichiban, test. 7lbs.
Mr. Master 1 Godfrey Master's Punch rost, 4lbs. ...
Mr. Gedge 2 Hunter's Cheesai, tost, tabs, Mr. Burkill 3 Christie's Vanity, ost.7lbs. Mr. Johnstone o Darius's Glory, 12st. 3ba.Mr. W. W. Cox o Major-General Sir W. J. Gascoigne's' luy,
Mr. Cruickshank o Itst. 6lbs..... Major-General Sir W. J. Gascoigne's Ruby
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rost. 13lbs...... ..................Mr. Crighton o Mr. Kingston's Aligold, 1 ist.6lbs. Mr. Brution o
Magpie's Bay Ronald, 10st. 12b5.......... Mr. Wuillemier Pontifex's Countess, 1st 3lbs...
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Mr. Pontifex o As a suitable acknowledgment of the Ladies' Purse there tumped out the large held of ten houses for this event. zy had to be led to the post, and owing to his restlessness delayed Mr. Matter 2 sontewhat the start. The field was eventually let go, all more or less on even terms, Allgold Mr. Wuillemier 3 showing up when passing the Stand. But his long lead was counted for nothing, all glasses Mr. Moller of being directed to the favourites, Master's Ichiban Mr. J. H, Lewis's Choimuar, 1991, tlb......... (owner up)'and Chei Sài. The race, alter
Mr. C. Rademacher's Jok r, 11st. tib, ..............
Mr. Armstrong rounding the bend, resolved itself into a con- petition between good Bursemanship and fine mettle, Ichiban, unerringly ridden, gradually, but surely, avertaking the leaders, with his opponent closely following on his heels. On entering the straight, the black-and-green were seen together, and with the naked eye it was
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Mr. C. H. Ross's, Ben-y-Glor, 11st, olh.
Mr. Johnstone o
Mr. Robert shewan's Iblis, jost, ólbš...........
Mr. Bruton o Claimant carried 3lbs. overweight. Punctual
of really good tussles. In the majority of ly to time the large field of eight for this event raced on a good start. The winner of the Jockey Cup led the field, Starting was second, and Joker third, the others racing in a bunch some three lengths behind. In this order the ponies passed the Stand, and rattled on a good pace round the bend until the bill was reached when the favourite, Flickamaron, drew out
cases, however, winners were not very difficult to find, and though over one or two of the principal fixtures several fingers were badly burned, in the other races they were pretty much on the spot, and on the whole the *pari' bad not very much the best of the ex- change. Sweepstakes at ten dibs a time drew many patrons and much money, in most quar ters this being the popular form of doing a little on the sly in preference to panting to the 'pari' waiting ten ur fifteen minutes, squeezing
in a narrow doorway, depositing five and, subsequently, after a most exciting race, win- ning 30 cents. Small, wonder is it that the 'J.C.'s' run the show, However, to the racing. A start was made with the Spring Stakes seven FURNITURE out of 31 colours going to the post. The issue appeared to be between Winter Rose DEALERS. and Flickastaroe, and the former brought The Grand Stand Stakes,
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off the event. which came next, drew unly four, but was made an interesting affair as it dis- proved the idea that Legacy was any good. Those who favoured her from the start were in
from the lagging crowd and, forcing his pace, caught up to Ben-y-Glee. The two raced together past the Rock, and led the
uncertain which of the two had the lead, but
nearing the Post there was no doubt that victory was Master's. Punch,stuck to his guns, and beat Cheesin for second place. A popular
win.
Time 1.55
Winner; $8.70. Pari-mutuel 1st, $5.70; 2nd, $8.30; 3rd, 56.90
After the race the ladies adjourned to the Grand Stand and here awaited the arrivalofthe Mr. Master, triumphant, ascended the steps and, in the small railed off
winning jockey.
enclosure, received from the hands of Miss
field coming down the village. 'inter Rose, who shared favours with Flickamares, now
Hunter the purse from the ladies of Hong- came with a rush and soon gained his short kong. Then he suitably replied, and presented an exquisite bouquet ground forcing the pace for the latter, who Miss Hunter with was evidently falling off. Master's mount still in a silver holder. The laly bowed her ac led within the last furlong from the winning knowledgment. On the call of Mr. Master, post, but Winter Rose had no trouble in rush three cheers and a "tiger" were given for Miss ing past him and catching the judge's eys by Hunter, H.E. the Governor, and the ladies of three quarters of a length to Flickameron's | Hongkong. The spectators, there assembled, good second. An equal distance separated then naked for three ringing cheers for the
the latter from Silver Fox, who was third.
Time 2.27.
for woeful disappointment as she was about 2nd, $5; 3rd, 57.30. pumped after entering the straight. She made | THE
starters.
a bold bid for victory, but. Burkill's little browa inount kept her ground and won in a canter. In the ensuing event things were even worse, only two numbers going up with 20 non- The public regarded Rare Rose as the winner, and the general estimate was justi tied after the first round wheh Mr. Buxey's chestnut got ahead and won the cup. She secured the trophy last year and this being the secund win furthestable Mr. Buxey, figuratively, pockets the cup out-right. The trophy, which was presented by Mr. J. J. Bell-Irving, is a beauti- fully worked bowl-shaped cup of about eighteen
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It is of a floral design with exquisite chasing, and inscribed, "Hongkong Jockey Club Race Meeting. The Challenge Cup presented by J. Bell-Irving, Esq." Mr. Mody received the congratulations of all on his popular win. In the Ladies' Purse affairs were the other way round, and instead of small fields we were treated to better measure, as ten of the 27 booked weighed on and lac d the starter. BAY VIEW HOTEL. Venity showed the way at the start and kept in the position until getting beyond the Rock when he fell back to Ichiban, and then to Punch and subsequently Cheeri. Mr. Master rode well and deserved a victory for which he secured the loud plaudits of all those pre- sent. Then came the little ceremony of receiv ing the purse from the hands of Miss Hunter, on behalf of the ladies of Hongkong, followed by further cheering, led by Mr. Master, and afterwards, on the call of one of the sports" present 'whoops' were given for the winning "jock." It afterwards transpired that as Major. General Gascoigne's little brown mare, Ruby, was being led from the course into the paddock ∙she stumbled, near the Leighton Hill Road, and immediately expired. Eight was the
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Winner, 539.60. Pari-mutuel, 1st, 37.20; THE HONGKONG STAKES-Winner to re- ceive $750; second Sago; and third Sico For China griffins. Weight for inches as per GRAND STAND
scale. Winner of the German Cup 5 lbs. TAKES - Value
exita. Entrance $10. $750; Second to receive $z5o; and third
One mile and a half. $100. For Hongkong waler griffins. Mr. J. F. Lewis's Muscatei, 10st. 12lbs. ...... Weight for inches as per scale. Winner of
Mr. Moller
Mr. Crighton 2
the Derby 10 lbs. extra; of the Malden Mr. G. H. Potts's Jigoku, 115, 3ls....................... Stakes 7 -5, extra; of any other race with the exception of the Encouragement of Racing Stakes 5 lbs. extra. Penallies nc- cumulative. Non-winners allowed lbs. Entrance $10. One mile and a quarter Mr. Hunter's Chresai, rost. 13lbs.......
Mr. Burkill Mr. Morgan l'hillips' Legacy, 12st. zibs.......
Mr. Hart Huck's The Pirate, 10st. 7lbs. .....
Mr. Dari Buck's Con moner, 199), 12lbs......
Mr. Wuillemier. 3 Messrs. Deacon & Morris's Munkaitan, 105t.
Jzlbs.
........Mr. Burkill o Mr. Houston's A'icodeinus, 10st. gib................................ Mr. Rutherford Mr. Master 2 Mr. J. H. Lewis's Claimant, 10st. 12lbs. ......
Mr. Armstrong o Mr.. Wuillemler 3 Mr. Robert Shewan's //ril, 1st 1lb. Mr. Christie's Tyro, 11st. 3lbs. Mr. Johnstone o
Mr. Mackie G Cheesai started a hot favourite; 7'yo any odds in favour to
Mr. Tremearne's Dewdrop II, 11st, 4lbs. ... fancied horse led on a good start followed by secure last place. The
Mr. Johnstone o Jigoku repeated his exhibition of yesterday The Pirate, Legacy, and Tyro last, Cheesai n the German Cup. Upon a false start, he rated through the distance in the premier kept the field at the post by rushing one furlong position. Legacy overhauled The Finale in away before allowing himself to be pulled in. When the flag fell Manhatan was on the going up the straight. Past the Rock Cheesat was seen to be first, Legury second, and The rails, and with Dewdrop I led the field Pirate third. Tyro, by this time, was out of the by about three, lengths. They passed the running altogether. Master began to use the Stand ahead of the others, Jigoku (who whip rather freely on making the village bend, shared attention with
in the and, although he managed to reduce the dispari') being fourth. it was last by
Burkill's mount long way. Muscite pulled up at the five he staying powers of the latter told against the furlong post. The first favourites now made fine formed brown mare. Cheerai won by a the pace hot for the leader, but before they length. The Pirate a bad third,
negotiated the Rock Mustatel had reached Time 2.25ł.
the second place and soon forged. past the Winner, 59.10, Pari-mutuel, 1st, $5.401 20d, others coming down to the Village several $540,
lengths ahead of the field. Jigoku's extra THE CHALLENGE CUP.-Presented by weight and the distance were against him, and
J. Bell-Irving, Esquire. A forced entry of $5 each. For China ponies. Weight for inches as per scale. To be won two years consecutively by a pony or ponies the bond fide property of the same owner or owners, Win er to receive 70 per cent, second, zó per cent, and third 10 per cent, of the
lance between him and
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be could not manage to force his way to the front by he time the Box had been gained. He lost by a length to Muscatef's victory, with Com money a fair third.
Timg 3.233- Winner $20 40. Pari-muuel; 1st, 6.60; and $5.301 3rd, $5.80.
SK for ASAHI JAPANESE BEER,➡ AG. Girault
Time 2.11.
Winner 19 50. Fari-matuel, 11t, $5.60; 2nd, $6 20.
THE PHAETON STAKES.-A sweepstakes of Sto each with $30 added; second to receive $150; and third $50. For Hongkong water giffins, Weight for inches as per scale. Previous winners barged. Three quarters of a mile.
Mr. E. H. Hinds's Sequek, 1 1st, olb,
Mr. Crighton 1 |Maj.-Gen: Sir W. J. Gascoigne's Clare, 11st.
6lb.
.........MI, Cruickshank 2 Mr. Hart Buck's The Pirate, tost. 12lbs.......
Mr. Wuillemier 3 Mr. Buxey's Winning Rose, 11st. r2lbs........
Mr. W. W. Cox o Mr. Christie's Tyrn, 11st. 8iba. Mr. Johnstone o Messrs. Clarke and Pontifex's Brigginshaw,
11st. 7b..........Ms. Macmillan o Mr. Hart Buck's Wallflower, 11st. olb.
Mr. Clarke o
Col. G. A. Hughes's Prince Charming, vost.
12lbs
........Mr. Moller o
Col. G. A. Hughes's Princest Charming,
Inst. obs.........
Mr. Master o
Mr. Kingston's Thief, rost. 6lbs, Mr. Brutton o Mr. R. K. Leigh's Will O' the Wispy-1ost oib,
Mr. Mackie o
Hoo. F. H. May's Mirabel, 115t. alb.
Mr. Gedge o
Mr. Pontifex's Madelle, 1 1st. 6th. Mr. Pontifex o The leader by a long way of a wretched start, Sequah easily won the race with the largest field of the meeting. Clare a poor second, and The l'irale third.
Time 1.25) Winner $38.70. Pari-mutuel 15t, $7.20 ; 2nd ́$7.20; 3rd, $6.
THE CHINA PONY CHAMPION STAKES.-
With $750 added. A forced- entry for all winners at this meeting. Entrance for wind ners of one race $20;of two mces $30 of three or more races $50. Second to receive $250; and third $100. Weight for faches as per scale. One mile and a quarters Mr. G. H. Potts's Pandur, Tost. Tälbs.
Do.
Mr. Berkill I Rebel King, list. 1lb.......
M. Wuillemier 2 Buxey's Rare Rose, tost. 11lbs, isinusse.
Mr. W. W. Cox 3 „Wingard's Algerine, 11st. ib. .............
Mr. Wuillemier o
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A disappointingly small field. Desert King- had been expected to contest for the race, but the owner knew better as the distance did not seem to suit Desert King. On the fall of the
Mr. Rutherford o
Mr. R.G. Smithers's Portasía, tost, gibs......
Mr. Johnstone a Eight horses Ined and, at the first go off a false start was made and a fair one with fo'er leading followed. In the straight, however, Joker was first overhauled by Flickamaroo and then by Silver Fox. An exciting finish-en-
sued.
'Time 1 min. 1 Sec Winner $11.80 Place. Pari-mutual 35 40.
OFF DAY.
THE COSMOPOLITAN STAKES.—A Sweepstakes of 510 each with $100 added. Second-in receive $150; and Third $50, For all Walers entered at and which have run at this Meet- ing. Weight for inches as per scale. Win- :uers of any Race except the Encouragement, Racing or Phaeton Stakes to lbs. extra. Winners of Entouragement, Racing or Phaeton Stakes 5 lbs. extra. Penalties accumulative. Hongkong Waler, Griffins allowed 8 lbs. Hongkong Walers which have never won a Race at time of starting allowed 5 lbs. Unplaced Runners at the Meeting allowed 5 lbs. Winners of the Hongkong Derby and/or Waler Champion Stakes barred, From the Two Mile Post Once Round and in. Mr. A. S. Anton's Body, 14.21. Mr. Buxey's Winning Rose, 14.22
Do. Hardy Rose, 14.37 Mr. Carruthers' Ruŋr.way Girl, 14/3 Mr. Christie's Tyra, 14.2 Mr. Darius' Glory, 1437 Major Denry's Diamond, 14,24 Mr. Hart Buck's The Pirate, -14.08. Maj-Gen, Sir W. J. Gascoigne's Juy, 14.12
ME. H. Hind's Sequah, 14.1 Lieu Col. G. A.
Hughes', Brilliant, 14.74.
Dó. Prince Charming, 1404 Do. Princess Charming, 14,3₤ Mr. Hunter's Chi Sai, 14.9ł ̃ Mr. Ellis Kadoorie's Afgrils, 14-3 Mr. Kingston's Altgold, 14.3
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Extravagarco, 14.3† · *** Thief, *4.3h Capt. P. Langlands' Fraveller, 14.01.
Weary Willie, 14:27 Mr. Magpie's Bay Ronald, 14.03. Mr. Godfrey Master's Ichiban, 14.29
Do. Mayfly, 14.0f
Do.
Do,
Do.
Punch, 13.31 Remnant, 14.2
Mr. F. H. May's Mirabel, 14.1
flag Algerine was first, and the first time Mr. Morgan Phillips' Legacy, 14.3
passed the Stand he was moing with Rare Rose in that position still, Rebel King next. and Pandur, well held, last. Algerine made way in favour of Rare Rose at the bridge who was first in the race up the bill. Then Rebel
Do.
Exau, 14.1
Mr. Pontifex's Mabelle, 14-14
Mr. Smith's Finello, 14.1
Do. Countess, 14.3 Mr. A. H. Rennie's Black Tulip (late. Nar-
*cisius), 141!" King shot past him and maintained a lead of Mr. Robert Shewan's Cynosure, 14.14. several lengths with his stable companion at the tail end. A fine race was witnessed on the run home. Pandur, amidst vociferous call, came in with a grand rush and secured the honours for the China champion from Rebil King Algerine last.
Time 2.42,
Winner $21.60. Pari-mutuelist, $7.50; 2nd, $29.30.
THE WALER CHAMPION STAKES-With $750 added. A forced entry 'for_alk winners at this meeting Entrance for winners of one race $zo; of two races Sjo; of three or more races $sa Second to receive $250; and third Sico, Weight for inches as per scale. One mile and a quarter. Mr. Master's Ichiban, 12st. tolds......
Mr. W. W. Cox I Remnani, 10st 8lbs. ......
Do.
WINNING JOCKEYS.
JOCKEYS.
1st, 2nd. 3rd.·*
Master
& I
Burkill
7
4
W. W. Cax
6 2
Crighton Moller
3
5.
Wuillemier
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Mr. Burkili 2 THE population and number of dwelling Mr. Carruthers's Runaway Girl; 11st. 4lbs...! houses in Nagasaki at the end of December Mr. Cruickshank 3 Jast were officially returned as 148,883 and Mr. Master's Mayßy, Jost, szibw.
2,083 respectively. The number of inhabitants Mr. Master o shows an increase of 6,072, and of houses, an When it was announced that Brilliant, most increase of 513, compared with the returns at fancied, had been scratched for the race, it was stripped of much of the interest that was cent-
the end of the preceding year.
red in the principal event of the concluding day. The same number faced the starter in
SHIPPING AND MAIL NEWS.,
this as for the previous race, three out of the four. being representative Mr. Master's stable. The other competitor was Runaway Girl (owner up). Ichiban declared familiar blue and white stripes of Mr. Buxey. wrong colours, his rider appearing in the
The start was a bad one, Remuant and IcAthain being left at the post when Mayfy and Ruña- way Girl had gat several lengthis away. Master on the former made the pace, vak it eventually proved, much 100 past for
of
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'G. Girault,"
MAILS DUE. English (Bengal) to-morrow; American (Korea) 15th inst. Indian (Namsang) 17th insta German (Stuttgart) 17th inst.. Canadian (Empress of Japan) 171k inst. Gefmkh (Hamburg), zoth inst American (Hongkong Maru) sth prox..
The P&O 5. N. Costeamer Wandin left Singapore farthis port of the tithiost, at 1 pm. ASK for ASAHI JAPANESE BEEN.
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