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No. 4518-DECEMBER 22, 1877.]

“LUUAL ́AND GENERAL

as French mall left Blagapore for this port to-day.

Chung Asee, who was convicted of steal- ing one bag contatalog $1881 in allver, was brought up for sentence. His Lordship said the theft was a very clever one, and It also showed that he was a practised thief by the way he substituted the bag of

s German, S. 8. Bellona has gone to silver with a bag of cash. The prisoner towloong Dock.

was then seat to eighteen months' hard labour, this being his first offence.

EB.str. Malabar left Singapore for this ort yesterday, the 21st Instant.

W understand that the latest private telegrams from London are of the most

Warlike nature.

Lee Oban Ying, who was convicted of having committed a common assault on Mr. Kernaghan, was brought up for sen tence, His Lordship did not understand why he should have committed the assault, but the Jury did nos and bithor of assault for the purpose of robbing, other- wise he would have to be severely punish

months' hard labour.

THE CHINA MAIL.

Station No. 1.-Folios, The Beat, Blue. and White.

Station No. 2-28th Regt. F. Company, Lady of the Lake, Blue,

Station No. 3.-Royal Artillery, The Scan, Blue with Red Star,

Station No. 4.-Royal Artillery, Can do, Bed, White and Blus.

Station No. 5.-28th Regt. G. Company, Shamrock, Yellow.

Only two boats (The Beat and Shamrock) came out for the First Race, Lady of the Lake, as winner of Second Race yesterday, being excluded, The Shamrock made a very bad start owing to one of her orow getting his oar out of the rowlock, and The Beat

HM. 8. Pamar sent two boats to take the place of the Christoforo Colombo's; there were thus three boats presented. The Victor Emanuel cutter, manned by Chinese 14 oars and the Tamar's two cutters manned by Europeans each 13 oari. A very pretty. race was the result. The Victor's outtér was a little bebind at starting, but soon got in line with the other two, when all three pulled well together arged on by their Coxswains in true naval style. The Cox- wain of the Tamar's No. 2 cutter scarcely touching his filler but thrusting at the men as if commanding or entreating them

**ELEIN." Station No. 3.Magenta and Black. Bow, Mr W. D. Harper,.....10st. Olb. No. 2, Mr Coker,

No. 3, Mr Davidson,....

Stroke, Mr E. L. Woodin,......12st. 6ld. Cox, Mr E. Tyė.............

*TICISTLE."

8st, 6lb,

mark was passed as follows in the first round...

Naomi, 2 hrs. 19 mins. 30 sec Naiad, 2 21

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Naomi, 2 hrs. 47 min. 80 secs. Naiad, 2 48 40

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Station No. 3.--Dark-blue, Bow, Mr D. C. Travers.....11st. llb. mark and Chung-hue the wind foll const. No, 2, Liont. Walker, 28th Rgt., 11st. 5lb.derably, and Naomi balng the leading boat No. 7, My A. K. Travers,............12st. 71b. was the first to feel the calm, Naiad closing Stroke, Capt. d. Conner, 28th

Rgt..

10st: 71b. upon her rapidly. All three vessels bad Coz, Mr G. P. Rickard, Bst. 61b. again aet their topmasta. The Chung-hus

getting the arows together, and Sylph was

Some little delay was experienced in was passed-

ont in the cold for some time before the

of a length. The Shamrock's wow put on a marriment. The Victor's outter soon got was effected in good order and no advantage Chun Aloi, and Imi Ayan were brought up spurt and collared their adversary before away from the others with a good lend she is now twenty-three days out without for sentenos for having obtained money by they bad got any considerable distance on of about a length, leaving them still well bome. Hore Sylph shewed about half a hyer and shyer and the spinnakers had to

was gained by either until nearly half way false pretences by representing a plece of "tin-toong" root te be ginseng. The 1st the course, and The Beat found they had together, and continued to increase her length in front, Elfin and Thistle still keep We taust that something may yet be heard Prisoner had no previous conviction against all their work out out to keep the lead. distance from them, and by the time the Ing well in llpe. Thistle soon came forwarding. Stone-cutter's Island the wind fell

him, so he was sent to six months' hard of the visuel Captain Thomsa, who was in labour. The 2nd prisoner had two previous Nearing the Coal-shads the boats appeared | Sheds were well abeam was unmistakeably and contestod the lead and got in line dead balts, and all the boats were stationary, command, has had a long experience in convictions, but they were not for serions offences. He was now sent to two years

Trastesmer Flintshire laft Singapore fored. As it was, he would be sent to three then got away with a lead of three quarters to continge their exertions, caused much others put In an appearance. The start

this port on the 29th of November, and as

anything having been heard of her,

fears are entertained of her safety."

these waters.

pe Police Intelligence.

(Before the Hon. O. May.) Deo, 22, 1877.

DEUNK.

Woo Akwong, a storekeeper, at Wanchi was charged with being found drunk and Incapable in the streets, and was fined 50 cents, or 1 day's imprisonment.

Allah, a watchman at West Point, was Uned 50 cents for a similar offence he was very disorderly, flourishing & stlok about to the danger of persons in the road, near the -British Hotel.

Jamos Duncan, boatswain of the British ahlp May Queen, was aned 60 cents, and to pay 10 cents obsit-hire, for being found drunk on the Praya, near the Harbour Master's Office. Dofondant said he was sorry for it and was trying to get on board his ship when arrented."

UNLAWFUL FOBJESBIOK,

bard labour.

to be running abreast, and the race was evidently a tight one. The Police were encouraged to greater exertion by some of The old man Ng Apoey, who was found their followers and both crews took the guilty of obtaining money by the false pre-hint and let out in very good style. The tence of representing three bangles to be of pure gold when the hollows were filled with Bear's crow adopting a much faster stroke copper wires, was brought up. His Lordship than the Shomrock won a very pretty raos said he would not sentence him now, by about half a length. as there was point of law reserved in his favour, as to whether the representation was merely a puffing or false pretence with intent to defraud.

Fan Acheung, who was convicted of stealing a quilt from the watchman at the Tak Bing Lane, was sent to two years' hard labour.

Wong Kam Tal, who was found gulity of stealing a coat, was brought up for sen tence. There were two previous convie- tious against bim, but one was only for want of security, and this his Lordship would not take much into consideration. But the other one was for lareony for which he was sent to two years' hard labour. Chan & I, & coolle, was fined 20 whil-Phis, however, occurred ten years ago and during all this time, the prisoner had been lings, or 14 day's hard labetts, for being living an honest life. His Lordship sald found in possesion of three pisses of iron the prisoner would have the benefit of these bolts, at the Patent Blip, West Point,

ten years' honest. life. He was therefore only sent to one year's hard labour. Ho Ayan, amah to Mr Humphries*

Chun Afook, who was found guilty of family, was charged with beating Mr Hum-child-stealing, was sent to three years' penal Parles' child. As the complainant did not servitude.

pppear, defendant was discharged.

A GENTLE NURSE.

SUPREME COURT.

25 IN URIMINAL SESSIONS, Before His Honour Mr Justice SNOWDEN,) 22nd December, 1877.

The Beat,

The Shamrock, Time, 8 min. 43 800.

SKOOND RACE-1.30 P.M. For House Boats and Gige pulled by Chine men. Distance One Mile. Entrance $1 First Prize, $15; Second, $5. Winner of Sixth Race on first day excluded. Time for Qam, 6 seconds per Oar. Station No. 1-Police, The Best, Blue, and White.

Station No. 2.--The China Mail's" House Boat.

Station No. 3.-Commissariat Boat, Black and White.

came forward for this event (the Commit sariat and the Police boats); Lane Craw ford & Co's boat, as winner of the sixth race yesterday, was excluded, and the only other entry, that of the China Mail bost, did not put-In- an appearance. The Commissaria The Sessions were then adjourned till got away with a slight lead, pulling Thursday next at 10 a..

a very rapid and determined stroke evi- dently meaning business, The Pollos were after them, but were apparently a little discomfited by the Commissariat's outra

CORRESPONDENCE.

To the Editor of the "OHINA MAIL

Hongkong, Dec. 22, 1877.

the winner. Tumar's No. 1 cutter was at this time about a length ahead of her sister and gained second place. The Fictor win ning by 5 or 6 lengths.

Victor Emanuel's cutter, Tamar's Time, 9 min. 14 500,

FIFTH RACK-3 P.X.

Senior Sculls, Cop presented by the Par. sea Community. Distance One Mile. Entrance $5. Winner of the "Ladies' Purse" excluded..

Station No. 1.--Mr G. P. Rickard's Lady Godiva, Blue Pennant with White Maltese Croes.

Station No. 1.-Mr J. B. Edgar's Beacons- feld, Red and White.

Station No. 8Mr H, M. Schulta's Lady Golightly, Dark and Light-blue.

This race was started before the Cutter race, as the competitors for the latter were not ready in time. Schultz as winner of the Ladies Purse was excluded, and the

with Sylph at the end the village; alie. soon after gained the lead, which she gradually but steadily increased. Abreast of the Coal sheds thoy all got in a cluster, but Thistle still leading, with Sylph second. All now put on a spurt, but Sylph who was steering a very irregular course had to sheer out to give Elfin her water, and Thistle reached home the winner of a most exciting race.

SAILING RACE.

For all Open Boats, Chinese excluded. Butzance $2. First Prize, $20; Second, $10.

Station No. 1.-H. M, S. Audacious Lannoh Arethusa, Blue.

Station No. 2-Messrs. Lane, Crawford & Co.'s Boat, Red, White and Maltese Cross. Station No. 8. Mr. Bremner's Boat, Red. Station No. 4.Sailors' Home, No. 1 Boat, Red, S. H." in White.

Station No. 5.-Sailors' Home, No. 2 Boat, Blue, "B. H." in White.

After rounding the mark both boats sent double spinnakers up; but the wind got

be shifted from boom to bow-sprit. Near-

The Ware getting a slight wind, and having

passed the other boats. Naiad also felt the Beta "ring-tail" slowly crawled up to, and

wind a little, and took the lead of Naomit which was lying in a perfect calm. Although becalmed in this way Naomi was within few feet of the boats which were greeping

past her. Naomi for some unaccountable reason hove round on the starboard talks and ultimately got "In irons," it boing several minutes before she was again able to gather headway, Neind and Wave in the meantime plaked up a nice little breeze off Stone-cutter's, and with spinnakes on bowsprits were reeling off a good fiva knots, but as they opened out Regatta Bay the wind "fizzed" out once more, und Naomi

came up again and joined the fleet although a good deal to losward. The "home" mark was passed :--

Naiad, 4 hrs. 15 min. 40 secs, 17 Wave, Naomi, 4, 17" 20

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Wave havlug dragged through Noami's les when close up to the mark,

In the second run down to the western

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mark Noami took the load of Wave, the mark being rounded in the following order--

Naiad, 4 hrs. 66 mins, 46 seas. Naomi, 4 09 55

2) Wave, 5 After rounding the western mark Naiad and Naoms tacked and stood over for the Hongkong shore, but Wase hold on for the Chung-Bue mark. Ariel, which had gala

Station No. 4.-Mesers Lane, Crawford &

Station No. 6.Messrs. Blackhead & Co.'s Co.'s House Boat, Red, White Maltese Cross,

As in the previous race: only two boats race thus rested between Rickard and Edger. Boat, Blue and White, Red Ball.

The wind had by this time died away, Station No. 7.-H. M. S. Nassau's, Whe and the little lop of a sea, which so disler, Blue, White Cross. concerts the contestants in sealling matches Ten boats started, including all the and proved fatal yesterday, was conspicu- entries except the Arethusa, and four post ons by its absence, the water being nearly entries, vik, two outiers of the U. S. 8. 2 smooth as a mill pond. A very pretty Monosacy and one each from 88. Namos race was the result of all these favor and Yeseo. They all got off in good order Both got away well at 1:32, and presented a pretty ploture as able circumstances. together, but Edger soon distanced his they filled and passed the Flag Ship. rival, and took the lead by about a Blackhead's boat led, followed by Brems length. He then, whether intentionally ner's, Lane Crawford & Co's, and the two or not we cannot say, crossed his adver- boats of the Bailor's Home. Passing the ide, and the deviation he thus made from order as follows:-Blackhead's 2.80; Sai-long distance behind, passed the western

● straight coume gave Rickard a chance to lor's Home (No. 2), 4.31; Lane Crawford's, mark at 5 hrs. 14 mius: 30 sec, regain lost ground. Richard made a very 2.34; Sailors' Home (No. 1), 2.35; and Chung-bus, mark was passed

Naiad, 5 bra. 34 mina, 30 seca. straight courus throughout the race, but Bremner's, 2.40-others a good distance

Naomi 5 89 10,, Edger wrote his name all over the course, astern. Unfortunately the wind then fell

Wave was about a quarter of an hour and the rival crew put forth their

The race could not be finished by 6

The

LABCENT IN THE HABBOUL, Regina v. You A Cheung. The prisoner pleaded guilty to stealing

x containing clothing and other things, the property of a Chinese woman who was going to Singapore la the steamer Japan.

His Lordship said he found that the pri-bottom planks out and quietly lying on the This unoozawalo-like behaviour settled the and was not pulling neatly so well as at the calm, and the boats were in the "dol-

BIR,-in your issue of last night, I oh.geous behaviour in going off so abruptly sarg'a-bow and took up his position out-Flag-boat of Green Island, they were in laatly held on the whole time, although a sorved a paragraph stating that only one The Foltoe Cozewal in his indignation al Boat (Commodore Watson's Galley) came most forgot to give the necessary Coxswain forward for the Fourth Race. Now, Mr Edi-bob" and steered in a most reckless man stor, allow meto inform you that it was notthe

well-known qualities of the Commodore's ner. He was deaf to the warning voice of the Galley that drove the Fly's whaler of the Umpire and came near fouling ble adversary. field but the fact of her having one of her

Governor on the 1st December, for his Ber vices in nursing the sufferers by the Tesso explosion. On the 11th he was found in possession of the box which he admitted he stole, and previous that he was in Gaol for six months for stealing a pillow box from the Namod. He was one of that large class of men who went on board teamboats to steal when they could find a chance. He would have now to go to Gaol for three years. He was then sentenced to penal servitude for thred years.

As the prisoner was leaving the dock, he muttered in Chinese that two years would ive been suficient, "why send me to three years?"

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that the Boat should be ready in time for the Regatta, but why she was not will re main a mystory to the whole of the Crew of the Fly.

remain, Mr Editor,

ONE OF THE CREW.

VICTORIA REGATTA.

TWENTY-SECOND MEETING.

Patron: His Excelleney John Pope Hen- nessy, C... Fics-Patron: Commodore Watson, R.. Stewards: H. B. Gibb, Esq. W. H. Forbes, Esq.; H. Hoppius, Esq.; Hon. W. Keswick; Hon. Col. Bassano, C.B.; 6. B. Emory, Esq. Committee: T. Jackson, Eaq. (Chairman), Capt. Ducat, 28th Regt.; H. E. Wodehouse, Esq.; Lt. R. 8. F. Walker, 28th Regt.; E. L. Woodin, Esq.; W. Hynes, Esq.; A. P. McEwen, Esq.; 0. V. Smith, Esq. E. Beart, Esq.; H. M. Schultz, Esq.; D. Gillies, Esq.; Dudley 0. Travers, Esq., (Hon. Secy). Judge: J. P. McEuen, Esq., AN. Umpires: Rowing, Hon. C. C. Smith; Yachts, E. Beart, Esq.; Open Sailing Boats, E. Barnie, Esq. Star- The following Jury was empanelled:fers: Howing, Hon. C. C. Smith; Yachts, Heas B. Oxley, J. P. Da Costa, E. O. E. Beart, Esq.; Open Sailing Boats, E. Chastel, R. H. Boyd, O. Vogel, R. E. Barnle, Eaq,

LARCENT FROM THE PERSON. Regina v. Choy Aming. The prisoner was indicted for stealing one handkerchief containing $22 in notes and other things from the person of Alexio Dias, a Spanish seaman belonging to a Spanish steamer in the harbour, on the 2nd December.

Mr Franole, instructed by Mr Sharp, Crown Solicitor, again officiated for the Attorney General.

Smith, and I. P. Madar.

The facts were briefy these. On the

was turned. The man was afterwarde

guilty,

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The weather to-day was far more enjoy.

wind, which had bean W.N. W., sprang up from N.H., thus giving the advantage to the boats astern. The leading boats passed Chung Hue mark in the following order —

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behind, but was not timed.

'clock, and consequently no prize will be mark at about quarter past & p.m.; the next

awarded. The Naiad rounded tha winning

powers and got away from blm near the boats were well in line, when Edger follow. village, and soon secured a good two lengths ing up the poling he appeared to have lead, and continued to increase their advan-adopted from the first, made another tack, tage, winning easily by 7 or 8 boate lengths, and crossed Rickard's bow, leading by a The winner made much better time than good clear length, and continued to diverge Sailor's Home (No. 1), 4.08; Bremner's boat, the Naomi, belng some distance bo- the Europeans, the water having become from the straight line steering "full and

much smoother.

Commisariat,

The Beat, Time, 8 min. 6 260.

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THIRD RACE.—9 2.3. Members' Cup"-presented by Members of "The Victoria Recreation Club"-- for Four-Oared Canton Cutters. Dis- tance One Mile and a half. Entrance $10. Winner of "The Chairman's Cup éxoladed.

bye" until Rickard again come up with him, Here Edgar again pressed forward and won easily.

Beasonsfield (Edgar) Time, 19 min. 22 1005.

1.

SIXTH RACK-3,30 .. For Officers of H.M.S. Audacious agalet Fleet in harbour, Cup presented by the Members of the Hongkong Club, to be rowed in Canton Fours. Distance One Mila. Entrance $10.

"AUDACIOUS."

Crost

4.12; Monocacy (No. 10), 4.18; and Satlor's Home (No. 2), 4.19. After rounding the wind freshened, and remaining steady gave the leaders a famous ran home. They ar- rived in the following order --Sallor's Home (No. 1), 4.45; Bremner, 4.46; Bal- lor's Home (No. 2), 4.48; the Monocacy. (say 4.50), and the others following at lalaure. It ought to be mentioned that the winner had a narrow escape of losing the race by going on the wrong side of the Flag-ship at the finish. She was signalled to by Capt. Reeves, and with much pre-

"ELFIS," Station No. 1.-Magenta and Black, Bow, Mr W. D. Harper,.. .10st. Olb. No. 2, Mr A. C. Reddio, .10st. lb. No. 3, Mr A. K. Travers, 12st. lb. Station No. 1.—White with Red St. George's sence of mind and clever handling, the Stroke, Mr E. L. Woodin, .12st. 6lb, Cox,

Mr E. Tye,...

Sat, 6lb, “VICTORIA," Station No. 2-Red and White. Bows Mr M. Saunders, B.d....10st, 4lb. No. 2, Mr T. W. Gingor, ..ilet. lb. No. 3, Mr C. V. Smith, list. lb. .10st. Olb. 8st, Olb.

Stroke, Mr J. B. Edgar,

Cox,

Mr A. J. Lewis,

"THISTLE," Station No. 3-Dark-blus. Bow, Mr W. P. Anton,..... 9st. 9lb. No. 2, Mr J. A. L. Coker, B.,,12st.Tilb. No. 3, Mr D. C. Travers,.....11st. llb. Bircke, Capt.G.Conner, 28th Rt., 10st, lb. Cox, Mr W. Dunman, ... 9st. 8lb. Thistle as winner of the Chairman's Cup as excluded from this race, and it thus

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Sat. 121b. Mr A. Barry, No. 2, Mr H. Hart,

10et. 8ib. Bet. 101b. No. 3 Mr H. Knox,.... Stroke, Lieut. J. E. Goddrich,.10st. 1216. Cox, Mr L. Browning,..... Set. Dib.

FLEET. ad December the prosecutor was making able than yesterday, a bright sun doing

Station No. 2-Blue Flag with Gold purchases at a second-hand clothes atal

Lassas Row, when he felt the much to lessen the chilliness of the air.

Omnibus. handkerchief which contained $22 snatched | There was a capital sailing breers in the

Bow, Mr G. Gubbins, H.M.S. from him. He saw the man zunning

.10st. alb. He kept the earlier part of the afternoon, but later on, away and gave pursuit,

Swinger,

No. 2, Mr W. T. Anton, H.M.S. man in sight except for a moment there was an occasional salo, The attend.

10st. 3lb. Figilant, .............11. or two when the corner of a street and on board the Flagship was perhaps a

No. 8, Mr G. V.. Rashleigh,

*12 t. 41b. stopped by a district watchman, and the little larger than yesterday, and towards

H.M.S. Fly, prisoner was that man. His identity having the close of the proceedings, there was a

Stroke, Mr E. D'O. Algin,

.11s e1b. been dearly established, the Jury returned little dancing to the strains of the Band of

H.M.B. Vigilant... a verdict of guilty.

Cox, Lisat. W. C. C. Forsyth, reated between Elfin and Fictoria. The

..7mt. 121b. His Excellency the The prisoner was then arraigned on his the 28th Regiment, previous convictions, to which he pleaded Governor visited the Flagship for a short latter appeared to get away with a slight H.M.5, Fly. ...

A very good start was effected, both boate lead and both maintained their respective His Lordship sent the prisoner to four time, in the early part of the afternoon.

positions for the first half mile, when in keeping well together the greater park of Feats' penal servitude. In passing sentencs, At the close Mrs Jackson presented began to alatanse her adversary, and on the distance nearing the end of the village his Lordship said the prisoner bad been the prizes, and while doing so in a twion convicted this year, and one of these Dosalone was for pocket picking, and it very pleasant manner accompanied each Passing Formattes Village had scored a the Audacious crew drew ahead and would be useless to pass a short sentence with appropriate congratulations to the good lead of two lengths, pulling 32 strokes scoured a lead of about a length, pulling 89 per minute to Victoria's 86. Victoria now strokes per minute against their adversary's winner. Captain Conner (28th) resolved In the care of the prisoner Chun Amat, no less than three cups, and Mrs Jackson began to regain het lost ground And 36. This speed she soon iuerenced to 40, was presing forward manfully, her crew the Flest adhering to Ed, both arewa mean Who was found guilty of stealing a box at specially complimented him upon having gradually increasing their speed to 88 while pulling exceedingly well although the the cold make not an offence panin when the gallant Captain was greeted with other hand maintaining thete 33, pulling stroks. The Fiest pulled forward pastos charged, as there was no law in existence taken the lion's share of the good things strokes per minute, Bifin's crew on the Audacious adopted a somewhat too short three cheers, and one sheer mors. Three steadily, Victoria's crow pulling somewhat the shed but too late, as the Audacious won here were then given for Mes Jackson wildly toward the finish; and Elfin came in a tight rase by about a length,

a winner of a very pretty race by about three quarters of a length. The voters Stroke of the winning boat was warmly congratulated on this well-won victory.

Time, 10 min, 68 250,

on him...

Bingapore, he was brought up and dis

able in this Colony,

In the case of Chun Atal and two others, convicted of stealing a bale of white shirt one for the Chairman (Mr Jackson), one ing consigned to Mesars Birley & Co., by the steamer Flours Odatle, the prisoners were brought up for sentence.

Addressing the 3rd prisoner, the tally man, bia-Lordship mali be was not going to sentence him,gat although there was some svidaños against him, his Lordship did not think it sufficient to prove his gulit. He would therefore have to go blok to guol now, but his Lordship would apply to the Government to pardon him if they thought The lat prisoner, the wife of the owner of le bost who was not here, was sent to nine-

southi' hard labour,

The Ind pelsoner, the sailing master, was wat tonighteen months harti labour, S

for the Secretary (Mir Dudley C. Trayers), and one for the ladies. So onded the Be gatta Festivities of 1877. -

SECOND DAY

DE SATURDAY, 22nd Dzuzus12, 1877.

First Bach.--1;P.#£..

FOUETA RASK ---2.30 ·£.2: For Men-of War Cutters Distatios One Mile Entrance $3. First Frise, $15; Second, #5. No time allowed for Oarn. Station No. 1-H.M.9. Victor Emanuel's Catter.

For Gigs pulled by European Non-Com- missioned Officets and men of any Regiment or Corps in Garrison, or by Europana Members of the Police Force. Distance One Mlle. Entrance $1, First Station No. 2.-H.I.M.S. Christofore Com Prino, $15; Becond, $5 Winner of fembo's 1st Cutter, Green. ⠀ Hacend Bacs on first day, and out-rigged Station No. B-Co., and Cutter, White Bonta excluded.

And Green

boat's course was altered, and she passed the boats lying in her way with only a few inches to spare, thus winning by shout a minute less than she might have done.

Sailor's Home (No. 1),

Cross.

· Brommer's

Sailor's Home (No.. 2),

Monocacy (No. 10),

YACHT RACE.

hind.

Quotations.

Hoxakonu, December 22, 1877.

OPIUM.-New Patna, caah....$630

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Old Patna, cash,... None

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New Benares, onth, 605

credit

Old Esnares, cash, Nons

credit,

How Malwa, cash, ---

aredit, 700 Allowanos Tasks,

Old Malwa, exah, --

Allowance

credit, 780

Taels,

Exhange.

Bank, on demand,

100 30 days' night, 6 months' night, Credits,

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3/11 ยา Documentary, &months sight, B/11- Bombay, demand Rupees,... 225 Caloutta, Shanghai, demand, 80 days Bar Silver, 17, duris. B., Sycee,... 14 Mexicans. 140 **** Gold Leat English Sovereigns, Australian Sovereigns,... Discount

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28.20

5.08 5.08 *** 8 a 10

Sharen Hongkong Bank, 88 % pram,- Union Ins. Boofety of Canton, $1,100

Chinese Insurance Co., $262 China Traders' Ins. Co., $2,850 Yangiano Ins. Assoc., 1, 665

China Fire Ins. Co., $175 North China Ins, Go, The 860

.. Fire Ins. Co., $585 HK, W. Dock Co., % dia Shanghai Steam Navigation, Tis 26. Hongkong Hotel 00., 158 E.K. O. M. B.-boat Co., 16 % dis Hongkong Gas Co., 075 Chinese Imperial Trown, £104

Temperature.

Time Entrance $0. For all Yachts.

allowed for Tonnage, 16 seconds per ton. Cup presented by the Vistoria Recrea tlou Ölub. Station No. 1.Mr. H. Dickie's Catter Ariel, 7 tons, Blue with White Anchor.

Station No. 2.-Mr. W. H. Forbes, Cutter Naomi, 28 tens, Blue and White Triangles.

Station No. 3-Mr. C. V. Smith's Catter Wave, 22 tons, Blue, White Star.

Station No. 4Mr. McLeod's Cutter Naiad, 28 tona, Red, White, Red, Blue The four yachts got of fairly well toge ther at 1.20. p.m., all being under plain all with jib-headed topsalis Naiad was the only one to not a spinnaker on the bowsprit, but she soon discovered it would be "nip and tuck" for the mark, to the Amongst the shipping Naomi went for a short tack, the other two holding on, Ark wall was quickly handed and stowed.

being by this time some, distance astern, but Naomi ânding she was doing no good tacked again, and in the operation lost considerably, so that when she filled on (Zaken at Mozirs Falconer å Ös‚'s Frentze the other tack she was to leeward of Savsara Rasa, 4k T.M;

both Nalad and Wass Naomi, how "American Cup,” open to all Membert

And Honorary Members of the Victoria Ever, infled very fast and, abreast of the BAROMETER Recreation Club, to be rowed in Canton Bliy, had got some distance ahead, but Fours. Distance Cas Mile. Entrance a good deal so leeward. Off the Slip $10

Naomi toot in her gaf tapaall, and Housed her top-mast, an example that was Light-blud.

11st. alb. speedily followed by the others; Nalad had Bet. ib. In the meantiine drawn through Wave's 1st,1115

les, but the latter boat did remarkably well until the western mark was reached. This Et.1016

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Time, 8 min. 17) AUG.

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