IntimatioI.
'STILL LEADING.”
WATSON'S
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LIQUEUR SCOTCH
WHISKY,
$15 per case.
A. S. WATSON & CO.,
LIMITED.
WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS.
ESTABLISHED-A.D. 1841. Hongkong, 28th September, 19ob.
“NOTICE,
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12 1906.
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Ho Chung Sheeg, a broker, residing at No. 48 Graham Street, was arraigned before Me F.A. Hazeland, at the Magistracy this morning, on a charge of grand larceny. The complainant was Leung Sik Cheung. The defendant, who wa defended by Mr. Cute Kong Sieg, was alleged to have stolen from the complainant a deposit receipt made out on the Fu Chung Bank for $4,000, on the 20th August last. The case was à journed.
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Dr. Laird, medical officer for Crowej in a report to the local health committee, points out that in the first seven months of the present year
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HONGKONG GYMKHANA CLUB,
The programme of Gymkhana to be held at- the Polo Ground (weather and state of ground permitting) on Saturday, 15th inst.,.commen. cing at 3.30 p.m., is as follows:-
biggin
Bay
-Hoo. Mr. W. J. Gres-14-Mr. G. C. Moxon 5-Mr. W. S. Dupree 13~Mr. D. Menocal
... Bon
7Mr. J. E. Gresson 19-Mr. C, H. Ross
Mr. L. N. Leste
there were exactly as fewer deaths than in 1905. The association of flies with certain ailments, resulting from the transferenca by their agency of infective materials to food, has BENDING FACE-in and out between 8 been fairly proved. To the absence of the flags, with a run of about 40 yards. Start' from a pint indicated, leave the first flag on usual summer plague of flies, Dr. Laird says
your left hand, the second on your ri ht and must be attributed a large share of this, free.
so on, turning sight-handed round the eighth; i dan frein disease and death. He adds that
on the return journey pass the seventh flag although it is impossible to appreciably reduce on your left hand, the sixih on your right and the number of flies, it is easily within the reach
so on. To be run in heals if necessary. of householder and ihopkeeper to protect
Mr. H. D. Belgrave 9-Mr. A. F. B. Live- articles of food from becoming infected. The Capt. C. H. Colman 10-Mr. C. G. Mackie new by laws compelled all milk dealers to cep covers on their vessels, and there was
3-Mr. W. A, Cruick"ti-Mr. G. C. C. Master
abank absolutely no reason why all articles of food4-M, H. B. L. Dow- 12-Mr. R. F. C. Mäster should not be projected in a similar way. Two legal lights, who live at owloss, have lately been put jo a good deal of trouble by Did not res anybody near the thing, so I thieving servants. One of them in particular thought it belonged to no one, and took it. 1. has been putting in a good deal of his time had no intention of stealing it." Such was the attending to his flowers which he intended to... excuse tendered to the Bench by Chan Sing exhibit at the next Flower Show, but as soon Kam a coolie (who murived here this morning ai the flowers got into full blooms they invari by the A. Hamkow, when he was charged ably went missing. The same gentleman also before Mr. H. H. J. Gompertz with stealing a keeps poultry, but up to the present he has to bundle of clothing from the ship. His War-purchase Eggs from the market. Malters got to ship sent him in for fifteen days and ordered such a stage that a sharp look-out had to be him to be exposed in the stocks for six hours kept, for fear that one morning they might get near the Canton boat wharf,
up and find garden and poultry yard gone The strict watch kept resulted in the arrest o the lawyer's ricksba coolie and gardener, who re caught stealing wood from the garden. The police arrested the sicksha coolie of the other legal ichinary for helping himself to what wreckage was left on the beach at Yaumati They were charged before Mr. . H. J. Góm pertz to day. The woud Alcalers were 'sen- tenced to three weeks' hard labour, and six hours' stocks cach. The third mas had to on swer two charges. He was sentenced to three weeks' gaol and Lix hours stocks on the first count, and on the second to pay a fine of $50, or in default another three weeks.
funds will commence. The charge of in- ordinate delay in apportioning the reliefs will thus be seen to have been frivolous; at any rate premature. That there, exists the suspicion of bogus claims upon the charity of the community, must be accepted as a certain possibility, which in no wise minimises the duties and responsibilities of the Sub-Committee in scrutinizing carefully and conscientiously the merits of each in AMONG, the passengers arriving by, the s dividual case. Besides examining so large Taming to-day was Mr. Kenilworth Gentry, ad- a number of applicants for help, the duties vertising manager of the falla American, Mr. Gentry is visiting Hongkong on business of the Committee embrace also the care and
for his paper, but wil probably return to Manila the superintending of the housing of some
on the x.s. Dakot, his paper desiring to finve three hundred and fifty people left destituica representative with the Otis tourist party, by the great typhoon; To provide accom. when they arrive to his city. This is the first modation for so large a timber of people, sime Mr. Gentry has been outside of Manila three houses have had to be rented, there
for six years. being no room in the Tung Wa. It may be Incidentally mentioned that the Sub-Com mittee lost one of its most valued and active members by the untimely death of the late Capt Bernies-Lawrence who, as stated by the Governor at yesterday's meeting of the Legislative Council, tell a victim to his care for the interests of the Colony." The vacancy caused by the Harbour Master's death was offered to his efficient locum tenens, Mr. E. Jones, who, by force of circumstances had to decline the appointment by reason of the tax on his time in the 'carrying out of the official duties pertaining to his own. De partment. On the return of the Hon. Mr. A. W. Brewin, Registrar General, be touk his seat at the Sub-Committee board ex officio, Mr. E. A. Irving, who acted dur ing Mr. Bigwin's absence, retiring in the latter's favour. Owing, however, to Mr. Irving's connection with the initial working of the Committed he was invited to fill the place of Capt. Harries-Lawrence, deceased, which invitation hasbeen accepted. From the above it will be patent to our readers and to the benevolent subscribers to the Relief Fund that the gentlemen entrusted with their administration are not sitting with folded arms. They have gone about their self-imposed task in a very businesslike fashion, and if more expedition is not apparent to the ordinary man in the street in the matter of distributing the money, it is certainly due to no hole-and-stated, and threatened to choke him. The case corner system in regulating the details of a complex affair whose management requires not a little tact and a great deal of judgment and care.
LOCAL
AND GENERAL.
By kind permission of Lt. Col. Price, 0.5.0, and Officers the Band of the 129th Baluchis will play the following programme of music at the King Edward Hotel, during dinner at 8p... on Saturday, the 13th inst., weather permitting,
March
"El Capitan Chertune .......... Le Plantiste
.....". I. MV S. Piaskoe"..lafitillivaa. Vake........... "Cutessante ; ..... Thire Dances from Henry VIII Selection.........." The Earl and thelifl"..Muncktai Gavotte
** The First Kie. „Schuilen. Two Step."Bisieland "
.{Jaines.
Kling.
Linkuri Ceriaxil
Two Arabs, one named Jeremiah, a foremán. of No. 74, Wanchai Road, and the other Sulo mon zekiel, alleged to be a merchant, residing at 1o. 52. Pretireet, were arrested yesterday and placed before Mr. H. J. Gompertz, at the Police Court, this morning, charged with assaulting one P. S. Levi, a broker, of No. 23 Elgin Street. Mr. C. E. H. Beavis, of Messrs. Wilkinson and Grist, represented the defend- Rats. The complainant, who is still in hospi- tal, suffering hom a stiff neck, was alleged to have had a quarrel with the defendants, when the fatter seized him by the throat, as it is
was adjourned until Monday, next, the date complainant is expected to leave hospital.
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A KICKSHA Coolie by name Ng Cheong was charged at the instance of Inspector Gourlay, at the Police Court, this morning, before Mr. Gompertz, with stealing a pair of service boots, valued at $2.50, the property of George Paleman, a sailor of H.M.S. Flora
At the Central Sanitary Office yesterday, Hon, 134 Dr. Atkinson conveyed the thanks of His. Ex-st night,
All communion intended for pallistiem” in The HONGKONG TELEGRAPH" should be addressed to The Blitar, 1, Ice House Road, and should be armupenied by the Writer's Name and Adurom Ordinary sinunications -Bould be addreyed
to The Matinger,
The Kälter will not in fortate to be responsible for any rejected MS., our to return sny Contribution,
SUBSCRIPTION RATER (IN ADVANCE). DAILY-150 per annum WxAKLY-$13 per annum.
The rates per quarter and per mensem, preperisanal The dally im is delivered free when the address in accesible to mowenger. Da cupien sent by post an additional $1.60 per quarter in charged for posinge" The postage on the weekly ise to any part of the
world i 80 cents per quarter
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HONGKONG, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17, 1906.
TYPHOON RELIEF.
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Defendant denied, that he
PICKING UP HAT-Kids over hurdle to a point indicated, pick up your hat placed on ground without dismounting. Return home over same course with bat 'ön head. Ordin- ay sửa hala to be sad.
Mr. H. D. Belgrave 6-Mr. L. N. Leele Mr. Brulton
7-Mr. C. G. Mackie
3-Capt. C. H, olmau 8—Mr. R, F. C. Master
Mr. W. S. Dupree 9-Mr. D. Menocal s-Bon. Mr. WrJ. Gres-to-Mr. G. C. Moxan
FOD
RUNNING, LEADING AND MOUNTING COM PETITION OVER 4 Hurdles.---Conditions:- Start from flag, dismount, run and lead pony over first hurdle,. Mount and ride over se cond, dismount at flag (about 10 yards be yond second hurdle), run and lend pony over Third hurd e. Mount and ride home over fourth hurdle.
-Mr. II D. Belgrave' J—Mr. L, N, Leese 2-Mr. Brutton 8-Mr. A, F. B. Live-
say
3-Capt. C. H. Colman 9-Mr. C. G. Mackie 4-Mr. W. S. Dupree 10-Mr. R. F. C. Master
--Hon. Mr.W.J. Gres- 11-Mr. D. Menocal
son
YARD
The muat prouiness of the proceedings in the [ 6-Mr. J. E. Gresson · 12—Mr. G. C. Moxon Tuisne Judge's Court of Summary Jurisdiction | 4 LADIES NOMINATION: --- FARM was considerably enlivened this morning, when two Chinese women made the rafters ring and
the window sashes rattle with their shouts ned
4:
STAKES.-Gentlemen will be given name of
animal, ridė to lady and make noise of ani mal. Lady will write name on blank sheer of paper, place it in envelope, seal it, and hand envelope to gentleman who will ride back to starting point. First in with name of animal correct wins.
1—Mr. H. D. Belgrave, Miss Marjorie Berke
ley 2-Mr. Brutton
3-Capt. C. H. Golman 4-Mr. W. A. Cruick.
bank
Mrs. Cruickshank. 5-Mr. B. B. L. low-
biggin
Miss, Joan Master 6-Mr. W. S. Dupree Miss Man-field 7-- Hon. Mr. W. J. Gree
shrieks. The trouble was a matter of a dis pated 56, which one woman claimed as three months' wakes for services rendered as an amal to the other, at $1 per mensem. The defendant said the plaintif, was never her amab., she was only a boarder in the house, and they turned bar out because she would hot pay for her board. Plaintiff asked defendant if the reason she turned her out of the house was not ba- cause the latter had a lover visiting her in the absence of her husband, who was a seafar. ing man. "Certainly not," said the out aged dame, with all the dignity, at her command. "You were turned out "because
9-Mr. L. N. Leefe you would not pay what you owed for your board and lodging." Defendant called several 10-Mr.A. F. B. Livesay witnesses in support of her story and event-1- Mr. C. G. Mackie Mrs. Bruttoo 12-Mr. R. F. C. Master Miss Master Pally his Hen ur gave judgment for the de-
fendant with, costs; and then the Pantomime 13-Mr. D. Menocal
son
8-Mr. J. E. Gresson
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cellency the Governor to all sanitary inspectos ricksha and drove to the Seamen's Institute. I began! The defendant opened the show by 14-Mr. G. C. Moxon Mrs. Moxon
who had been instrumental in saving life and to those who had diligently carried out the extra work caused by the recent cyphoon,
A BOARDING house runner went aboard the steamer Hong Wan'? yesterday, while the was entering the port, without the captain's permis. sion, and got arrested. He explained at the l'alice Court this morning that he went on board on business. "He was told that his business could have waited until the ship was at her anchor, Fined $5.
The Pan-American Congress has practically completed;its work. The congress has adopted a recommendation that the countries repre- sented at the congress should prepare tables showing the stuctuations in the rate of exchange for twenty years past, and the effect thereof on commerce, the idea being to facilitate the estab lishment of a universal gold basis.-Renter.
By kind permission of Lieut Col. A. (i. Fition, D.SO., and Officers, the Hand of the and 15 "The Queen's Own" (Royal West Kent Reg will play the following programme of music, during dinner, at the Hongkong Hotel, on Saturday, 13th inst. :-
March.iberty Bell " Overture...... ....e Clirvalde Etoure' Valve
................" Lysineeta" ..... Selection front. The Catch of the Season Sag (Crot Solo) Killarney.. Cinvotle Sketch.
Wedding Hell
•Down Southin Rod Save the King.
......
Auber. Kircke.
71. Balte, Himmer.. Myddleton,
- Those cavillers who appear but tou prone to find fault with the apparent indifference in the prompt distribution of the large funds raised for the sufferers by the great typhoon of last month, have but a poor conception of the stupendous labours involved in the THREE Spanish ships captured by Admiral sifting of the large number of cases of op. Dewey in Manila Bay, May 1, 1898, were sold peals for relief by the General Committee by the navy department, Washington, Aug, 21, for $103. These ships were advertised at charged with the onerous duty of administer several Asiatic ports, the total cost of adverti: ing the funds so generously contributed sing being $28, and the navy department is within and without the Colony. During the well satisfied that the bids were sufficient to whole of this week a Board consisting of cover the expense of advertising. The three twelve members of the Sub-Committee, ships are the Albay, Manileño and Mindanao whose constitution has already been made They have been stripped of everything move. able and are simply old hulks, practically use. public in these columns, has been sitting as a less for any purpose of the navy-News and Board of Investigation, from an carly hour Courrier. in the forenoon till late in the afternoon inquiring into the very large number of A PRACTICE, which is extremely dangerous, but which is common among native boatmen,
stole the boots. The salon engaged the Wanchai, where he told the coolie to wait as he had some business to transact. Ile left the rickslia, and went into the institute, leaving parcel containing the hoors on the seat of the vehicle. A lukong who was near by saw that as soon as the sailor had disappeared into the premises the coale picked up his ricksha and went away. The policeman (No. 216) followed and arrested the coolie. The coolie said that he was going to his stand to wait the return of the sailor, but the police stated that the nearest rick'sha stand in that locality was in the next street. His Worship sentenced the coolie to fifteen days' imprisonment and six hours' strcks.
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basting out crying. "She's won her case, said his Honour," what's she blubbering about?' Plaintiff, through the interpreter, explained that she wept because the wicked plaintif had let out about her lover visiting her. The seconds were then taken up by the defendant, who yelled, shrieked and shouted in a very convincing manner, a d drew ali the Court officials to the scene to see what all the racket was about. the meantime the servant maid in the defendant, who had given' the chief evidence against the plaintiff, trok up the strain and joined the chorus, and as the trio continued to exercise their lungs to thei full power, as if determined to show there was no consumption in their families, and refused to be removed from the Court, his Honour brak a hasty retreat, until the disturbince was over, and the ushers removed the weeping women The latter, however, conti ued their noise and shouting until they reached the street, when the ushers hustled them into rickshas and sent
ings resumed the even tenour of their way. them about their business. Then the proceed.
6.
hits, up the ground round a flag and back DRIVING POLO BALL IN PAIRS.-Alternate again, finishing through goal posis. † Mr. 41, D. Belgrave
|| Captain C. II. Colinanı
Mr. W. Cruickshank 3. T. 5. Futrest
,1 Mr. W. S. Dupree Mr. G. E. Its
/Hen, Mr. W. J. Grossan '{ M2. J. 1.. Gre sot
Mr. D. Menscal
-51 Mr. G. C. Moxon
LE-GRAMS.
"HONGKONG TELEGRAPH'
SERVICE,
THE NOTORIOUS PAH kader.
SENT TO SOOCHOW,
70 COMPLETE TRIAL
[From Our Own Correspondent.]
Shanghai, 12th October, 2,35 p.m.
The brigand Vah Kader has been sent to Soochow to complete his trial.
[Singapore, Frie Press.] Sedition in Perak.
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BRAHMINS ARRESTED,
Ipoh, 4th October.
• Twa Brahmins have been charged with on offence against the State, it is alleged sedition,
They have been remanded for a week..
FUCT-HAN RAILWAY.
IRON BRIDGE TO BE CONSTRUCTED.
[From Our Own Correspondent.]
Canton, rith October.
A few days ago, the vice-president of the Yuet-han Railway Co., Mr. Wong King Tony, cilled a inseting for the purpose of floating a company to build an iron bridge across the Pearl River, from Canton lå. Honam," "This geotler, man has petitioned the Viceroy on the matter and the Viceroy has replied as follows: That he was aware that the Yuethao Railway Co. has the intention of building such a bridge, so he has ordered the Namhor Magistrate and the Prefect of Kwangchow to inquire of the Com pany and ascertain whether they intend to carry out this constraction. Yesterday the Kwongchow prefect forwarded a despatch to the Railway Co, stating the facts of the case and explaining that, of the Company does not undertake the work, the Government intend to grant the privilege to the new company.
.HONGKONG LOAN..
PAYMENT OF INTEREST. We translate the following from the Yamg Shing Po, of the 10th igst,
Mr. Low Po Shun, one of the directors of the Mercantila Administration of the Kwangtung Section of the Yuet-han Railway Co., Ld., bas gone down to Hongkong to repay [the interest on} the foreign loan of the Company. As soon as he arrived at Hongkong he received a tele-, grams from Mr. Chang.To Chai, the president of the Company, that Mr. Shiu Tai Shi and Liu Shia Man would also proceed to Hongkong by the first night steamer with a despatch from. the British Consul-General at Canton. The telegram further directed Mr. La. to go together. with the other two gentlemen and make the payment as aforesaid in person,
TO OPEN UP COAL MINES, ♪ Mr. Chan Ki Chiu, a shareholder of the Rail- -way Company, forwarded a letter to the Com
pany suggesting it to raise a capital of $500,000 to work the coal mines of Tai Ling in the Nam Hoi District and to obtain the coal for the company's own use. He states that a certain Heungshan mining expert has already exami ined the site and found coat in payable quanti- - ties. No doubt the Company will bring this matter up at its next meeting,
Mr. R. Master Mr. C. G. Machia LADIES NOMINATION-ROSETTES 'AND BARRELS Conditions: Each lady will be presented with a coloured rosette. Corres ponding roseltes will be hidden in one or other of several barrels placed in differens 'parts of the course. Start from flag, ride over hurdle to the barrel of your choice Having, found a roselte mount and ride. home over hurdle. The lady holding the corresponding roseite to that brought home first to win.
Nominated by
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Mr. H. D. Belgrave 2-Mr. Bruttan-
Capt. C. H. Colman 4-Mr. W. A. Cruickshank. 5-Mr. H. B. L. Dowbiggin 6-Mr. W. S. Dupree 7--Hon, Mr.-W. J. Gresson 8-Mr. J. E. Gresson 9-Mr. L N. Leefe Jo--Mr. H. F, B. Livesay Mr. C. G. Mackie -Mr. R. F. C. Master 13-Mr. D. Menocal 44-Mr. G. C. Moxon
Mrs, Cruickshank Miss Jean Master
Miss Brutton
Miss Master
THE ROYAL STANDARD.
The Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty have notified in a circular letter that the Royal Standard, being the personal flag of the Sovereign, is, by his Majesty's command, not to7-SADDLING RACE.--Conditions: --Com-
LAM Kin, a hawker, residing at No. 44, Third Street, who says he is on a few days rest, found his way beloze Mr. H. H. J. Gompertz, this morning, anra charge of stealing $10, in small coin, from the pocket of a Shanghai blacksmith, complainant, who arrived in the Colony a few in Des Voeux Road, yesterday afternoon. The days to ck, left his boarding house yesterday afternoon and went for a walk. He was accom. pan ed by another Shanghailander. When they got on to the side walk-in Des Vieux Road Central, said the complainant, the ac- cused bumped against him and in the twinkling of an eye his pocket was cut and $to, which he bad in the pocket, changed owners. Cambe displayed in future on board his Majesty's. plainant and his friena seized defendasi by ships, or on official buildings, as has hitherto the queue and dragged him into a shop, but been customary on his Majesty's birthday and the Sio had already been pissed to a confe other occasions, but is only to be hoisted on derate, who escaped. The defendant was then occasions when the sovereign is actually present, turned over to the police. Accused said he
or when any menfer of the Reyal, family is was a foki to a hawker and was taking a few representing the Sovereign for the time being. days' rest. He would never rob a countryjnap,
In such case that member of the Royal family His tonic was three weeks' hard labour and six may fly the biandard for the time being, but on hours' stacks.
INSPECT Gourlay, of No, z Police Station,
ao other occasion
The Royal Standard is to be used for her Majesty the Queen in the same manner as and a squad of detectives raided a gambling for the King. As the occasions for all Royal house at No. 1o, Macgregor Street at eleven salutes are officially notified, it is considered o'clock last night when the game was in full swing and made, a handsome capture when that the use of the Royal Standard is un- the excitement was over. Twenty-seven gamecessary when Royal salutes are fired in the blers were secured, and Soy which was found absence of the Sovereign.
THE WEATHER.
on the table seized. This house has been under police observation for some time and it was only last night that lospector Gourlay
First Assist of the Hongkong Observatory:- On the 12qfat 12.20 p.-The barometer hav fallen prer & Tapan and risen over W. Japan, China and Formosa,
The typhoon appears to have moved away over the Pacific to the South of Japan.
The highest pressure is still over China to
claims for assistance. The Board meet daily is that of leaving dangerous goods uncovered decided to act. While the policemen waited 4e follering report is from Mr. F. G. Figg, at the Tung Wa Hospital. That an idea when such cargo is on their boats. Not very at the foot of the steps for a signal to "rush may be gained of the stupendous work with long ago a junk master was heavily fined for the house" one of their men in disguise which the committee of twelve gentlemen committing this offence. He had on board his was looking on at the game, among the have to cope, it may be stated that already junk a cargo of gunpowder. The cargo was gambiers. There were about thirty meo play. over a thousand claims have been submitted in no way protected. A fighted stove was burning As soon as the police entered the flat and each and every one of them carefully ing merrily not far away from the explosives, excitement commenced. The leader picked and minutely examined. It is not expected yet not one on board the junk gave a thought up the table lamp and dashed it on the floor, the North of the Yangle, and the lowest over
Luzon and adjacent watera. of what one spar from the stove blown in the and had it not been for the prompt action that all the appeals can be disposed of until direction of the gunpowder could have dope. of the police in smothering the flames a fire next week. By that time it is believed the This morning, Sergeant Aris, of Kennedy Toki.would have resulted. The place then being in records of each individual claim will have Police tation, prosecuted the master of junk | darkness the gamblers sought means to evade been completed when a whole history of the No. 861 H before Mr. H. H. J. Gompertz for capture. A few no doubt escaped, but the petitions for help will have been carefully failing to properly cover a cargo of kerosene majority were taken. They were paraded eil which was aboard his boat yesterday, while before Mr. F. A. Hazeland, at the Police Court compiled and submitted to the General, she was at anchor off West Point. The boat this morning, when the two leaders were fine Committee for adjudication. It is than, and man admitted that he had made a mistake and $250 and 5150, respectively, and the remainder no; until then, ibat the distribution of the | the Court floed him $15,
$3 each.
Strong monsoon is indicated in the Formosa Channel, and strong . and N.E. winds, tor gales over the N. part of the China Sea.
FORECAST.
Hongkong and neighbourhood, N.E. winds; m:derate to fresh, fine.
2. Formosa Channel, N E. winds; strong,
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petitors to line up dismounted, with ponies. Moun, ride bare-back to saddle, saddle up and ride buck. (wo girths must be used. Both must be buckled and saddle to be cumplete with leathers, irons, &c.).
MACAO EXCURSIONS,
Those who have missed the Sunday excur sions to Macao by the temporary disorganisa- sign in the service of the Hongkong, Canton and Macao Steamboat Co., following the typhoon of the 18th September, will be pleased at the announcemtor"that the Company, in running the weekly excursions again. com. mancing from next Sunday leaving the Com. pany's own wharf with the Honam. The · departure from this end will not be made from Douglass whatfas: Iefore, and intending excursionists-of whom there will surely be a great many-would do well to note the facts, Particulars as to hours” of di parture, &c, will be found in the advertisement on he front page.
. CRICKET,
The following have been asked to play in a maich to-morrow, the 13th instant, between a teain representing "Stayers at Home" and the Interport Team," play commencing at a p.m. sharp :--
Stayers at Home.-1 Hon, T. Sercombe Smith, z Capt. 'C. Druce, R.W K:, 3 Major S. H. Pedley, R.W.K., 4 R. E. E. Krickenbeck, 5 Mr. Harry Hancock, 6 Lt. J. U. Hope, R.A., 7. Mr. Wm. Dixon, 8 Mr. W. A. Powell, 9 Mr.
R. A. B. Ponsonby, 10 Mr. W. Peake, II Mr.
Mr. H. D. Belegrave. 2-Mr. Bruitor, 3-Cpt. C, H, Colman. 4—Mr. Cruickshank. Mr. H. B. L. Dowbiggin. 6-Mr. W. S. Dupree. 7-Hon. Mr. W. J. Greason. 8--Mr. J. E. Gresion. —Mr. L.N. Leela,_ro-Mr A. F. Livesay 11-Mr. C. G. Mackio, 12- Mr. G. C C. Master, 13—Mr. R. F. C. Master, 14—Mr. D. Menocal. 15-Mr. G. C. Moxon. 8.-MESSAGE RACE-ENTRIES BY THREES. Np. at starling post, Nos. 2 and 3 at two other points indicated. At starting poss an important message will be communicated
No.
On the word "gó* they will mount, rise up, to their Nos. 2, dismount, hand over pony
and communicate message. Nos. 1 will ride up to their Nos. 3 dismount, hand over peny and communicate mesiago. | Mr. R. E. O. Bird, Nos. 3
will mount and ride to a point where
to
perci s and paper will be found. They will dismount, hand pony to maloo, and write out message. Write their own and partner's names on envelope and run up to winning past and hand message to Judge, First' home with
most correct message to win. Captain C. H. Colmao. ?? Mỹ A, E. J. Livebay, Mr. C. G. Mackie.
Hon. Mr. W. J. Gresson
2 Mr. J. R. Gresson
Mr. L. N. Lecfo. Mr. R. F. C. Master.
G. C. Mo
C. Moxon.
Mr.
Mr. Bruton.
'Mr. C. H. Ross,
1
4 Mr. W. S. Dupree.
Mr. H. D. Belgrave. Note. The events will follow each other in rapid succession. A warning bell will be rung
E. A. Fowler.
Interport Team-1 Mr. R. Hancock, z Mr. W. C. D. Turner, 3 Mr. T. E. Pearce, 4 Mr. II. W. Woodward, R.N., 5 Mr. H. E. Stanger- Leathes, LM.5.16 Capt. H. W. Smith, R.A., 7 Lt. R. S. Lucy, R.A, 8 Mr. G. E. Morrell, 9 Mr. G. H. Mackay, 10. Mr. W. E, Dixon, ii.
SHIPPING AND MAILS:
MAILS DUM. Canadian (Tartar) 13th inst. American (Amarica Mary) 14th inst. French (Australien) 15th inat.. Indian (Namtang) 16th inst.
American (Siberia) 20th inst. Canadian / Empress of India) z1st inst Gorman (Willehad) zand inst
The P. M. S. S. Co's sa. Mongolia-arrived at San Francisco on 9th inst,
The E. & A. sis. Eastern left Sydney yester- day for this port via Queensland Ports,
The 1. C. 5. N. Căla sa. Indrawadi frem Calcutta and the Straits left Singapore for this port on toth inst., at daylight
The T.K.. K. is. America Maru kailed from duo to arrive in Hongkong on Saturday about *am,
and Lamocke, same as No. 1.
1--South coast of Chins between Hongkong before the commencement of each event and Shanghai on Thursday at 1 B and will be 4-South coast of China between Hongkong and Hainen, sànte na Noʻk,
competitors must be ready to compete within two minutes of the ringing of this bill,