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music which was played while the ry, J. MeDongail, R. Ross, Haddon, Highlanders were showing off their Thos. McDonald, W. I Ford, G. Glatio: kilts and their plaide, although it The majority of these before they had was declared to be rather lugubrious hy got far from the starting paint had those not accustomed to it had on allowed their org to roll of the spoon, inspiriting wind-up and seemed to charm Inepagator Ora-tock held out for some time, inge-of-war of course were but an unfortunate lurch sent bia trail the natives. The ingest-poon, a great feature of the afternoon, the intersat cargo overboard. The first to reach the -contering in the tug between the Police and goal without accident was A. Niven, alter the Affiller overboard. The first to real frail the Artillery position and not on unfortunately the goal: These his ngg the Artillery The Polleo, unfortunately him coming J. Meliarry and thon McDau did not regain their position and notwith gall Hudden came in among the first, but standing that they worn struggling on unfortunately he dropped his oy just their own terms they had to give in, before reaching the goal: The weand in Although they fought for nearly one mit MeGarry it is said managed to keep his oug nnte. In the course of the afternoon, the steady by keeping his thumb on it. sports were visited by the Acting Governor HURDLE RAOR, 120 YARDS, SIX FLIGHT and Mm Marsh and the Grand Stand was. crowded with ladies and gentlommen.

Boll/theek.

Andes Fug. A on Rural to de

nes,

Anderson.

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Anderson, Esq.; Major Dempstor; J. Francis, Esq., 4.4; A. P. McEwen. Es The Hon. P. Ryria; A. P. Stokes, Esq.

Starters W. M. B. Arthur, EH. F. Haylier, Enq

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on

THE CHINA MAIL.

of course was left behind by him as tho final run, coming in about six yards behind the second men. The final run between Dickenson and Wilkie was watched with keen interest and when the former forged his way a little to the front, he was awarded with a sympathetic cheer, SWORD DANOR, Reis, Sisters &c.

Open to all comers. Prise presented awarded with

by the Hon. P. Byrie

a

THE STANDING OF THE

VENETIA.": MAKINE COURT OF INQUIRY.

I to third albicer

a course

to

ence.-

as

say

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position of the magnetic: We pilot said S. E

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wo steered 8. 11a W by the standard com-offlor at 8 o'clock, and he gave me the You had left me in charge, before when wa. pass, S. 7 W true. That was at 6.40. I course 8 11. W standard and 8W trun, were among native craft that was not in wont below & minutes before that. I am The ship was going 12 knots by the dog, the narrows, however, I dony that you ever A Marine Court assembled at the forking the course from the log. We proceed. The pilot (Mr Davidson) and I were on the called my attention to the cherry

ed on that coume until 9.5, when Hinono-bridge. At that time there was a good deal William Humphreys, sworn, said he was bour Master's office this morning to one on that come until 8.5, when Himono- bridge. At that time there was a grind deal

ki was abeam, two miles distant.

of shipping about, a few stummers and a auable seaman on board the Venttia. Be quire into the circumstances attending the What is your custom with the pilot! great deal al native craft. The course was at the wheal from 8 to 10 on the night quire into the circumstances attending the ki was abeam, two miles distant of shipping shots there was a fried deal stranding of the P. & 0. Co.'s stommer

P&O Fenetia, of Glasgow, offcial No.-68,858, After he has given a course do you lay it off given was sheered until 2.5, with occasional she struck. At 8 o'clock, the ship wan the chart and see if thief officer if he maki was and left the bridge about itness heard the pilots The third Rouf off Tennbe Point, while on 9 at 8.20, thon 3: degtoos for on Osaka Rouf off Tennbe Point, while où on the chart and see if it is corrast 1-No, alterations to clear shipping. Then Himano- being steered B. 15 W. by the boring

miles. Cap. td ayoyage from Keba to Tokohama under. I do not. I seked the chief officer if he maki was aboam, distant two miles. Cap. compass. That course wasaltered & degrees This competition dwindled down into voyage from Keba to Tokohama undor I do not. I led if it is corrast ?-No, alterations to cled until 8, with occasional she struck. This competition dwindled down into the command of Captain W. B. L. Cle was steering of 8. and be said he Lain Clement and left the bridge about 9 at 8.20, thon 3 degrees Just after very small proportions: et a wand dance ment, wh se certificate of consputancy is wasstering Wat ward of B. Thad no other o'clock, giving me instructions to call him witness heard the pilot tell the third ofleor conversation with the pilot about the course whan Siwe Dlinaki was sbeamt The pilot to alter the course to 8 47 E The third there was nothing to be seen.

Dummbared 81,461, on the 26th Match. W. Besten Thos. McDonald and Wra. Mir Stokes, of Mesira Sharp, Johnann other than what I have rotated; I left the then goro me the course to atcer: S. 47 B officer then went aft and stondied the hip

kea, of Mesirs Sharp, John

I Barr competed for Scotch recs: Between and Stokes, appeared for Captain Ule-navigation of the ship in his hands went aft to the standard compias, and by the standard compies by whistle. Have the Co. any special rules about steadied the ship on this course. Then I Witness got his onloers by zile. Whearten- him that the ship lied, the steers that cosme the two form it must have been a dificult mont.

William Edward Lawrence Clement, pilote in these waters do not think came up and reported to him that the ship died, the steering compass showed a opuren For Indian and Chinces Police only task to decide. The latter, who did not Three prizes: 1st and 2nd presented babilitate himself in the only costume in sworn, said-I was Captain of the Venetia there are any special rules. We have dis- was steadied on & 47° E. The pilot left the S-47 E. Be kept the ship on The band of the Northamptonshire Ro- by WM. B. Arthur, Esq., 3rd from harmony with the dance, made a very good at the time she had an accident off Osaka tinct orders that we are to engage a pilot, bridge for about a minute. The instant he until he left the wheel He could not ang

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exhibition until he came to the duciaive point Reef, on the night of the 26th March. We and there are two men who, are specially came up again, I went into the chart room how often the pilot and the third offcor giment played during the day and their music tended greatly to enliven the Sports. For this race from twofve to fifteen on when he broke down. Thereafter Consta- left Kobe on the 26th March at 4.35 p.in. ongaged for the company. Mr Davidson is with the intention of laying down there in the wheelhouse together. He wa tered. At first Blints Singh, P.0. 608, had ble W: Beatou, Mr A. Hogg of the Dooks, for Yokolama. When we left Nagasaki, one of thom, but the Co. hold us responai- course. The pilot emme into the wheel sure they wore in together once, He

So for the safe navigation of the ship.

honse and lay down in the bed there. I had them conversing, but what their audience on the the lead, but he stumbled at the last hurdle and Constable Duncan treated the audience on the Bitli Starch, Mr Davidson, the Com-blo for the safe navigation of the chip.

Have you been this voyage before I asked him if he was quite sure of his course, otvoraation was abo he could not before I und were in together once, He Patron:-His Excellency the Adminis and Chimuon named Lo You, P.C. No. 601 to some Scotch remain on the bagpipes, all pany's pilot, took chapaese Government. have never hatin Lo Japan waters before and he said, he was quite core of his coume say except that he heard the pilot may trator, Hon. W. H. MARSH, C.M_Ch

the compasses are correct my comme c'eared hearty licensed by the

sing grosted with President W: DC DEANE, Eaq., Cape nared all the hurdles took the place of their attempts being grosted what pang'a pilot, took charge. Mr Davidson is

in front of him and carno in first by two ar applause by the audience. The shrill After clearing the port I called Me David-When you camo out of your cabin were if our compasics were right, and that that Superintendent of Police.

three yurde. The third man who was a noles of the bagpipes were evidently aeon's attention to the deviation card, which the engines moving-They were stopped, course would take him 2 miles off Siwo is correct. The third officer was in the I was not sare until I went on the Misaki. As we were passing a good many wheelhouse he should say for two or three Stewardes The Hon. E. J. Ackroyd good way behind was Eagwan Singh. Con- novelty to most of those present and they was in the wheelhouse nailed to the parti-bridge as the wind was so strong, I did innks, I was anxious about the lock-out minutes. After he left the whool he went

Regt.kard

cussed by the listened with apparently unabated enjoy. tion just above the chart Cable. He said, not know at that time when they stoppeti; The night was much darker, and the wind on watelt on the forecastle. The right was

thosey

enjoy-tion openned Licut Gel. Anderson, 58th G.Osiderable insgliter was breathed Audorson, Haq W. M. R. Arthur Est: mishaps of several Chinese who got clumsi ment to the music of the Scotch Highlands Very well. Passing through the islands, not

Very well. Passing through the islands, but I know directly after; nor did I know was in the N.M.W. So I went on to the very dark, and he saw to land until just the music of the Scotch Highlation fust above the chart table. He said, bridge as the rare until I wont on the would take him 2 miles off Siwo is the compasses are correct my comme transferred to a scene not altogether in between 9 and 10, I made the resers to who had ordered them to be stopped. I bridge and concentrated all my attention two minutes before the ship struck. Dr. P. 3.0. Ayres, J. S. Brower, Esq.ily mixed up with the hurdlen,

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red to a scene not alterande Very well. Passing through the said not know tried was so strong, I did ski. As we were passing a good mass is correct. The third officer was co with the mother home of the rude Mr Davidson that we were passing rather emitted to say that after I gave the orders on the look-out. The course, S. 47° E., By Lieut. Kogwin-The land was right Col. Crawford, A.; Major Dempster: A

Go-Keeping

cioas to the islands. He said the islands

the islands. He said the islands com-ahead.

I Falconer, Esq.; Cul. Foster, 08th Ragt; Too-or-Wan.Open to al Chineas in Go keeping with the mother home of the rude Me Dartson that

verament empley, Tansside. Fifteen music.

standard com By Mr Davidson-He could not remem- J. J. Francis, Esq. 9. Bujor General Major-General

fect to be pulled over. Nu sitting down For the dancing the prize was award were quito baid and it was the best plan to I apiko of I ordered the third officer to was also being stored by the bridge com fect to bo ved: Prizs pipe composition for spikes allover. Fize pronteded to Constable. Baaton, and for the bag do so i caso the wenther becains thick. He write up the leg. At 9.5 the island of piss, which agreed with the standard com Gordon; H. F. Hayllar, Esq.; N. G. Mit.

There wore great many native bar of the third offices being in the wheel- Cho-Tunes,

pipe competition to Mr A. Hogg. As said the only danger was off the island wonki wanbeam, 5. 83-8, distance

the island mitos, the coams then being S. 47. E. That bonts about, and I had to port the helm house by himself at any time. He might obell Janes, Esq.; GH. B. Wright, Reg.

womitos, by the Hon L. D. The fire on F. Stewart, presented to Constable. Beston prize was award. close to the islands. Heating rather who had ordered for nor did I The night was much about the look any wheelhous The Hon. A. Lister J. H. Siswart-Lock-

High were hun passing. I made no other romark toon Inspector to the must elixracteristically crossed High- werslun passing of the spring course was eat, shortly after 9.5. Previous twice to clear them. About 10.30, it ba havo.coms in without witness sooing him, The first tug was between lart, Esq. Mackaan. Een A. P.

court I as the door was behind him MoEwen, Caq; 4. Molven, Esq. Mulle, Rae's Fire Brigade team and the Ear-Lander it took some time to decide as about the navigation of the ship. In going course was eat shortly after.0.5. Previous twice to clear them. About 10.30, it ha

into George King Wright said he was chief Etq., c.3.; The Hon. Sir G. Phillippo, bour Master's Team offered by Inspector to the characteristics of the various High through tire straw places I was always to that the equete had been S. 11" W., hus came so dansely black that I thought it

wheelhouse and called Lius. Immediately officer of the Fructis, and held a master a Knt.; The Hon. J. M. Price: Ozpiain Cradock. The Water Police easily drew landers who danced or played the bag-pipes on deck myself to ace the pilot's orders S. 7 W., and we passed the Light on that necessary to onll him, and I wont img the

crew at their Lieut. Keigwin-I did not know what I stepped out on deck again, the bank of certificate. After getting the boats lowered, Knk; The Hordur Justice Russell; no opposition. The Police team and Ore Mu

By stations to sea there was no accident.

bridge and asked tho Ramsey, 5.1 His Hordur Justice Rummell the Fire brigade, the latter actually offering He eventually decided to divide the prize carried out, in fact I saw the crew at their course.

the light. I was on the port side of the ance of land. Ishouted at once to the man pilot what course he had been steering, and houted at ang appear witness went on the be the boats lowered, The Hon. P.-Ryrie; The Hon. F. Stewart; opposition. The second pull was be between Mr Hogg and Mr Beaton.

pilot replied that he had passed two A P. Stokca, Esq.; A. K. Travera, Etween Inspector Quinooy's Police team and ONE MILY HANMUAR RACE-Open to all From what I saw of Mr Davidson I should the proposed course was. I did not see cloud lifted, and there was a strong

the Water Police, or Harbour Master's comers; Three prizes: lat presented say the ship was perfectly safe in his hands. A. G. Wise, Faqe

by A. P. MuEwon, Beq., 2nd and 3rd After leaving Kobe nur course was set, and quarter deck walking up and down. It was at the wheelport the hilm. By this time the pie course he had been steering, and team. The Water Polico again scored the

deviation high water about 11 that night. My cabis Mr Davidson was out, and he gave the orders miles of Hinonenaki and wasteering S. 47 Jedges:Lieut. Col. Anderson

from Fund.

we got azimuths to verify our

thegen is aft. I don't know of anything in the hard-sport and stop the ship, which was dete, by standard compass. He then went to de Co's regulations regarding the hits in immediately. Almost inmediately after the chart room, ad book the parallel ruders J.victory, but lead to pull about 20 secs.

Entries: Whithrond (Naval Yard), and We found there was an error of a degroo over the line. this occasion before they got their rivals

Gundah Singh (Gun Inscars), scratch, Gun- and a half on our card ou-a S.S.W. course. Co.'s regulations regarding the hits in immediately.

the ship took the ground, I asked Mr Da and measured off the course, and showed which pilots are to take charge. only. Suchat St, Smith, Bi

By Captain Orr--The pilot is supposed vidson what he would do now; and I asked the pilot that he had just stoored for the TABER-LEGGED RACE -For Police only,ner Davis, R.A. (20 yards), Ptas. Stay. The wind at that tirse was light, and the

him it be would go astern, and he said spot where they had struck. He next hire if he would do now; and I asked a mossured off the course parallel ruders Suchat Singh (35 yards), Ptes Butler, weather was find. At 8.30, I heard the Three prizes from Fund.

This completed Captain Clament's evid-No, we ate too well on ground. I gave asked the pilot what course the pilot had Referee J. H. Stewart-Lockhart, Eaq.

ones, For this them entered about eight paira. Hynds, Nutt, Bmith, Birl, Wilkins, Pul gong go several times, and shortly after have charge until we get to Yokohama

they blow the steam whistle. I was als

the order to sound the wells, and by that intended to stoer, and the pilot said S.E the from the cabin found Mr. Ho ship clear Government. Matera certi certificate hues to steer the wheel end, courne, wrong witacss muid deviation the Committer:--Acting Chief Inspector T. Constables Pault and Burn soon took the lins (50 yards).

William Sherrard Davidson, sworn, time Captain Clement was on the bridge. El Witness faid :** You were on the bridge and found Mr. Davidson on said I am a pilot licensed by the Japanesa By the President The position of the doing so. The pilot then corrected lime Groy; Inspector J. Cradock; Inspector lead and kept it till the end although they This was & very interesting contest.ing from the cabin to the bridge. I went

rather hard content with toro Bicha, Whitbread, who started scratch, brad ze top of the whodbeuse, piloting the ship clear Gaverament. I have an English and also ship at 9.6 was arrived at by a four-point self and anid he meant to stover 3. B. 35 D. Thomson: Inspector J. Matheson: had a Sikhs, the on the bridge and found Mr. Davidson on Inspector Lindsay Lospector A. Muckie; P. U. 598 and P. C. 608 Bhola Singh. The fourth position for the first two or three

a hose Witness then said You don't seem to be Inspector W. Quincey; Inspector W. Stan-third pair was D. MuDonald and 3. Me Doug. rounds, but towards the end he came of the fishing boata

give the number of the English certifiente house door, when the pilot gave me the very clear what course you wore steering ton; Bergeant G. Hennessy; Sergeant J. all, who were very close to the two Indians to the front, and between him and the and said: You want rather close to those a Japanese Master's certificate. I can't bearing. I was atsuding at the wheel. Wit

pilet without referring to it; it is a Gouderland order to steer S 47 E, and he was inside. The pilot pointed to the deviation card, the pilot sa the pilot I Robertson Sergeant A. Mann; Burgeant RACE FOR INDIAN POLICE-Unce round. Indian Gundah Singh there was a hard fishing boats. He said: Yes, but we give the number of the English certificate house door, when he lo Robertson Sargeant A. Mann; Burgeant RACE FOR INDIAN FOLKUR-Unce round struggle for the first place. During the did not touch them. By this time per certificate. I am also specially ougaged ss and the man at the wheel said,5 47 and said he had allowed the deviation the G. Sauors; Constable Ford; Jamadbar Three prizes: 1st and 2nd presented next to the last round however these two came off the wheelhouse, and I said, 'When

the F. & O. stentaurs. I went E., and studied the ship on that course, wrong way, as the lamp threw a bad light. en Siwasaki Light is aboani you can go below, on board the Venetia ab Nagasaki for a teok that to mean that we were to steer upon it. Witness and be inuas have al- Surmak Singh: Sergeant Sheik Allam; by A. K. Travers, Esq., 3rd from it

had it not all their own way; four ruen Siwosaki Light is aboam you can go below, pilot to the F. & O. steamers. I went E., and steadied the ship vers, Esq. strugglo da G. J. W. King, Esq

kept almost in line and passed and re- and tell me whore you shape your voyage to Yokohama. We left Kobe be- S. 47 E. by the standard. I steadied the lowed both variation and deviation the

ret, as Hon. Treasurer. 8. de Souza, Esq. The winner of this race was Surder Singh passed such other frequently. Whithread to, so that I can enter it in my log boots tween four and five in the afternoon on the ship on that by the standard. A winste or wrong way

on East Official Time Keeper: J. Mudie, Heq., who ran very well, the second buing, Inds and Singh, however, showed their powers The third officer was the officer in watch 28th March. We passed through the Fogh two before the pilot gave me that order I Mr Davidson to Witness--If the course

Keeper:-). Mudie, Heq., who ran very well, the second buing Inda passed each other frequently. Whitbread to, so that I can enter it in my log book Voyage to. Yokohama. We left Robe be- S. 47 E. by the standard

of Singh and the third Bhola Singh. Time,

nn tween four and five in the afternoon on the ship at the last spurt about 300 yards from The pilot replied. One milo 8 of Rock I

of the era strait of Asinn-I havent got saw him consulting the chart and aleo the given and stoored was S 47 E. and the

· Clark of the Course –0, W. Duggan, Esq. 141 secs.

the finish, they got about ton yards in Teland Light. There were a few other era atrait of Asina-I have'nt got saw him consulling the chart and e

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course ? EUROPEAN WHEATLING -For Police only. front of the others and made a hot strug remarks ande. Before leaving, I went to the time of that. After clearing the reef, deviation card. He conanked the chart deviation and variation, were both Easterly EUROPEAN WRESTLING -For Police only. front of the uthors and made a hot

bridge to steet S. by W. At 9.6 pm. Hims. There was a table for working the obert on Witness--5.89 E Cumberland Style. Best of three gle for the first place. Whitbread however the third officer and asked him to call me told the officer in charge of the previous to Himonosaki being abem: what would that make the trus PUTTING THE SHOT, 18LBS.7 fest run (no

Lieut. Keigwin Thoco was no diff - Thanosaki follow) For Police only. Threo throws for last pair. Price presonted was the more even runner and made his whica neuring the Siwosaki Light. I then bridge to steer S. by W. At 9.6 pm. Hims. There was a table for working the chart on

I was a ke way in front of the Indian, coming in left the bridge and want to my cabin That nosaki was aheam, distant about three miles. the wheelliouse After Mr Davidson went By L by L. Mackean, Esq., throws. Three prizus: 1st présented.

front. The third man who

the ship bad steadied on her

the card a little. But whet by G. O. Anderson, Eng., 2nd and 3rd This rather novel feature in Hong- about a yard in front. The third man who was about 9 as near as I can remember. I then gave the officer the conte, S. 57 E. off the bridge I went in to check the course culty in seeing the card. There

But whet kong sports ovoked a good deal of in- was about 10 yards behind was Ganzer dropped over to sleep sitting in my chair The third officer was on watch then. After laid down on the shart, but Mr Davidson tosine lamp, with a bright shade, which from Fuod

dance, who came just thea, and as it was a black darkened with a bright shade, which about 10 o'clock, and the next thing, I the ship bad steadied on her course-

Witauss was reading his evidence, whos night and I was anxious about the shipping turned up, it threw a brilliant light which For this first event not one half of those terest and in this final bent, which was. Davis B. A. Time omnin. Sauca, For this first event not one half of those hercely fought, the interait and excitement Tro-or-WAR.-Open to Navy, Military, one outside: The ship is on the ground. he was reading Witness said he was road. By Lieut. Koigwin. We have dem down the card could still be read,

know, was hearing the steward my to some I know, was The ship is on the grand he was reatment made at Yokohama. To just before striking, going the shade is of end that they had now tary, one putaide: The ship is on the ground. the president interrupted by naking what I went straight out again, would enable one to road small privit in steam any part of the wheelhouse. When turned Volunteers, Fire Brigado and Police. I immediately went on the bridge and in his statement made at Yokohama. The stearing gear. who had entered put ia an appear

know was hearing the steward my to some the president internat

By Lieut. Keigwin-We have brilliant light which ace. The names of those who contested of the spectators were strained to the at

Ten a side. Fifteen feet to be pulled asked Me Davidson whether tho ship President said he might refer to it for lines holen just before striking, geing from 8.47 bir Davidson-1 bag to point out that are-R. Simpson, L McKay, Janes moet. The first trial was between L.

avor. No sitting down nor spikes. Stowort, W, Barr, J. McDougall, and 6 Mekar and W. Dickenson. McKay with

was on shame. He said Yea, hard President said he might refer to it for lines or. The ship answered her down the card could still be read, turned

Yen, hard but What made you ask the pilot if he was

copper. allowed. Prize, from Faud.

certain crders about could not be allows sait After the elup sure of he and fast. I gave cortain orders about and so forth to refresh his memory, but he E. to S. 7 E the shade is of cupon to point out that

The Court intimated 33 The second tassel was between Thor. Hadden. McKay put the shot 3 feet 9 out much difficulty turned ovor Dickenson.

the core intimated The first tug was between a crack team inches, and this distance was not reached McDonald and Bart. There was a little of the Police consisting of Gidley, McKay, sound round the ship, and to make signals had steadied

said-After Resuming, witness said After the elup sure of his course?--I don't know what all the evidenes before them they desired, her course, I called the made having nothing far by any other; the next to him being Jines bit more of a tassel in this case, but event Stuart, Panli, Hurr, Ball, Ross, Robotsan, that the ship was fast to the ground. fleer iaitu, tits, whosbouge, and laying remember asking the question as plainly as ther to add, the Gourt was elated: Stewart whose distance was only 32 feet bit more of a tassel in this case, but event of the Police consisting of Gidley, McKay, the boats being cleared away and to could not be allowed to read any statement. What made you is Stewart whose distance was only 32 feet ually, Butr got the mastery over his rival. Kemy and Foz, against tam

a of the the

size priza was 0. tin. The winner of the third pestors. In the final heat which was but wewn Barr Marine Artillery. The Police pulled their pretty piece of work: you have put me in a chart, I told him I wished to make S.E. by had never been on the zime voyage be-

In the final heat which was between Barry her, The Police pulled their then said to Mr Davidson: This is parallel rulers over the courses on the possible. We had had more conversation. On its being re-opened an hour later, the One of the competitors, J. and McKay the struggle

uske byle. Hadden, One

Was very Marine Artillery. The Police pulled their then said to Mr Davidson: This is officer into the wheelhouse, and laying remehe do it, nor what led up to it, but and Captain Clements hint they desired,

antagonists in cloven seconds. feet McDougall, who covered 32 foot thin, sent keen, and after the men had tagged each

very awkward position. He replied: McDougall, wheel with McKay, but in other for several me both fall on their Northamptonsh Regiment in about 5 dark cloudy a mistake in the deviation I looked over is a drawn

I'm entirely to S. At the same time I pointed out that this fore. A Chius gigbuy had gone to the The second pull was between a cracker

compass two 01 three times and We find that the British steamer Venetia, level with McKay, but in other for several minutes without either team of the Artillery and a team of the blame, er werds to that effect. The wind Itsiya Foint. I then went off the bridge for reported to me that the ship was the shot in in-, stead of putting the shot over his shoulder having any advantage both foll on their Northamptonshire Rogisent. The Artil was then blowing strong, and it was about live minutes, I think. On my return on the right course.

that the ship was stoedied.

official No. 08,388, William Edward Lau- be made a draw and throw the shot, and having any advantage both foll on their team of the Artillery and a team of the don't see that at all. be made a draw and threw the shot, and sides and were so used up and so evidently lary pulled the Regiment in about 15 dark cloudy night. The pilos also said: I found the officer at work on the chart

evidenti Northamptonshire Regiment. Tho Artil: blaine, or words to that effect. The wind course world take us four miles clear of standard

way that this fore. A China

rance Clament, master, whose certificate this was not allowed as a fair effort. The

the chart Did you lay off any of the courses on a match for asch other that they agreed to seconds, насолов.

I have made a mistake in the deviation I looked over his shoulder, and saw he had this chart 1-Yos, la

of competency is 81,541 of London, left bo had off the two lines distance reached by the first man is only divide the priza bots een shown.

is only a match for

Koba on the 28th March, 1856, on a vog- The last and final pull was between the card, pointing in it; the light was so bat datiy myself. I found that

between the card, pointing in itvorastion that took chart I then enquires, that is the two miles where she struck. The their vessels Japanese Government. The last and final pull was between theI have made a mistake in the deviation found the officer at work on the chart Did within about a foot of the distance.

and, pointing it; the light was bad made by the winner at the Amateur RACE FOR CHINESE POLICE -Ource round. Folice and the erol team of the Artillery on all the conversation that took laid a course down, drawn a line on the shown after the chip struck

POLICE-One That was churt. I then enquired if the course was

of I looked over his shoulder, and

age to Yokohama, haring of board as the was all

Why? To satisfy

Pilot Williaus Sherard Davidson engagod These prizes: 1st and 2nd presented This was the great event of the day in the place. The night was so dark that when all right; he replied: Yes, that is the two miles of Himancanki would just Sports with a two pounds lighter shot.

by JH. Stewart-Lockhart, Esq., 3rd way of Tugs of War at least. I came out of my cabin, I could not see tre

came out of my cabin, I could not see

the course

els and who holds a license is RUNNING LONG Jour-For Police only.

Artillery who had carried everything with that the ship was ashore, and the wind was true course. That was, the course I gave and the ship where she struck. The Choic

tried everything with case out of or so dark that when churt. I then drawn line on the this chart?-Yes, I laid of the courses on his. I also enquired if it would take us pilot wanted to say that the ship had passed

aned Three prizon 1st presented by the from Fund.

former-apists won by Lo Yan, who got then at the former pets it was thought blowing fresh, between 6 and four miles of, and he replied: Yes, a good live wiles of Himonosaki, but it she had That at about 10.40 pin the same day... This race was won by Lo Yan, who got then at the former sports it was thought that washing. it P. Hon. . J. Ackroyd, 2nd and 3rd

sitting and the Even He then went to the He then went to the from Fund.

good way ahead of P.O. No. 420, Lam Sau; with the condition of not sitting and blowing fresh, between 6 and 7-I think him. I also enquired if it would take a bind to ship where she struck. The by the P. & G. Company for worview in

spikes, would the moon came up

at all Police. And surrounded by reefs. For this event there were only thren the third being P.U. No. 461. Time 48 spikes, would moet their match in the when my eyes got acelistomed to the four miles off topiren; Vos, a good live wiles off Himonoki, but if she had by the Japanese Government.

Police. And although the contest was darkness, it was still very dark. Later on house, I trantit wheel done that on the course she was going she

the line and the Cape. Seeing the distance faaki Reef. not decided in favour of the Police, they the moon came up, when we found wo were use, and I measured the distance botwcon would have passed on the other side of entries, J. McDougali, J. McKenzie and T. conda.

Did you see any breakers just before you James. The contest lay between McDou- QUARTELL MILE RACE-For Police only. adu good stand and did not yield to ense to jettison the cargo. There was the log back, which was lying on the table, struck-No. Everything look

made a good stand and did not yield to surrounded by reefs. We then commenced the line and the Cape. Seeing the distance Free prizes: 1st presented by H. the Artillery team they had struggled for a lot of iron which we commenced on. I and happened to see the course entered on my port hand up to the time abo gall and T. James; the third entry not

a coumenced on. I well clear Being able to approach the other. McDou the Offivor Administering the over-64 seems. Some word was heard about expected to get off that night, When we and happen i had every reason to believe, atruos, sud I had no ide s of timoges sván

прр

the Officer Administering the over the Artillery team they had struggled forence to jettison the cargo. There was was correct, I glanced, not intentionally, ataki Reef.

as S. 30 E. I idea gall made the longest leap, and after hu

the Police having ast down, but it is only pected to got

found so much water aft, three or four that although one or two were

the line drawery reason to beliore my port ything looked well

drawn on the chart that when the ship struck

ship struck, onk-out was fully socure of the first place he took

fair to state that although one or two were fath

jettisoning forward sing the

Who had you on the look out 1-An able. another leap and passed his former distance

only. Nos 1 and 2 holds. Of course, we laid the ship was making that course. About

Of course, we laid 10.30, I think, I heard the officer may port bodied saaman named Bumplireys and we

10.30 by soveral inches, making a total length of

knocked on their backs they at once rose to fathome, wo wee their feet and continued the struggle on only

out anchors, ropes, &c. We laid out the I mayport,

and 16 feet 6. Janes only reached 15 feet.

the fair torms they laid down,

bosincere; one lesser being on the forecastte atresin and bower anchors right natura, from where I was scated by the wheel inscars; one lesser being on the forecastie atrenin and bower andhers right nature,

and TOLLOWING THE HAMMER, 16-Open to

You heard of the captain's order to verify and Hove them on board. There were house I saw a light on the port bow, and the ether on the bridge with me.

Immediately after the officer onme to the all comers. Three throws.

ropes made fast to the bower. A wire Immediately

fast to the bower. A wire wheathense and desired me to come out and the courses 7-

I did not hear is that For European Police only. Three prizes: 1st prosented by J. S Brower,

rope on the bawer carried away. I looked have a look. I prizes: 1st preaunted by J. J. Fencis,

I went on deck at once, and night. It was understood.

unduratodis Esq., 2nd and 3rd from Fund 22

over the bow at daylight past morning before I could ses clearly, coming out from By this President-I lind no convenation. Baq, qc, 2nd and 3rd from Fund, Entries: R. Patterson, W. Burz, R. Ross,

This contest lay between the Water Police saw she was only drawing 11 feet 4 For this there entered: Constables Me-

we were S.E.

the light of the house, the quartermaster with the pilot as to the S. by 3. course, When wo left Koba we were I

Did the pilot lay down some course on T. James, Pt. Busby, Pt. Quiun, P. U Binder of the Naval Dock Yard. By far Kay, Paull, Hadden and Simpson, McKay and Gun Lascars. The Bun scars won inches.

hard pull for ik we found 5 fathoms aft the mizzenmaat engines, and there coing up the ladder When did you write pitno after we found & fathoms aft the mizzenmast, gave the orders hard-a port, and to stop the the chart and call your attention to it 3- the best thrower was W. Burs, a tall power at once took the lead and was closely fol- but they had a very hard pull for it. The drawing 19 feet 5 inches. When counding shouted out, Breakers ahead. I instantly.

up the log —I nors upper bridge. While going up the laddor fully-built man who sent the hammer 77 flowed by Paul and Simpson. Simpson Water Police more than once regained the we found & fathoms aft the mizzenmaat, gave

way, and 4 fathome over the stern, 4 inches, five feet in advance of the second however stambiai at the fourth or fifth ground they had lost and on y yielded and 2 forward, 2 on the port after gang engines, and then want to get on to the No, sir.

had the ship took the ground. Some few seconds generally took notes and wrote it up after throws hurdle and fell out of the rade. It was after fighting for 46 seconds.

and man, R. Paterson-all his three this eventually won chaily by Pauil, Mokay 100 YARUS RACE.-Open to Inspectors, to jettison all the cargo in Nos 1, 2 and 3 came off the bridge and asked the officer somusica, not a werd was written in the log 2 after, seeing the ship was hard and fast, I my watch was finished. On this particular being in advance of the others. The third abip was not drawing any water. I had after, see

Fall Sergeants and Clian stall Two holds. I hove on the lines and went how he had beets steering He replied until con 'clock on the morning after the

I have on the lines and went a was 1. James, whose distance was 71 feet being second and Endden's good third,

fect Time W seconds.

big water prizes: 1st presented by R. B. the antern with the engines at bigh water. At 18. 47 E. The Captain then came up and ship struck, after I had been an hour down prizes: 1st presented by B. E. the bulls.I pe off the bridge and asked the officer occafica, 11 inches.

Ocer Administering the Government, 1 o'clock on the 27th, the steamer Morayauquired how we had been steering. Ire below breaking up the cargus When 2nd from Fund..

came and took, 8. 47 E came and took the passengers of I did not quested him to look at the log book and on I came to write up the log, as usual, Entries-Inspectors Perry and Quincey, ask for nesistance, and she went on with

GE.

HIGH JUMP.For Police only.

przes, from Fund.

Thrae

Throo

ment, 2nd and 3rd from Fund.

3rd This sad

For this there entered about a dozsu constables, J. Wilkie won easily by about six yards, the second being S. Fox and the third F. J. Knopp. Time 04 scannds. HURDLE RADE, 120-YARDS, SIX FLIGHTS

GIRLS RACE.-For Daughters of Members

of the Police Force, over six and under ten years of age. To be handicapped by the Starters: Two prizas, presented by Mra Deanie. Na

About six little girls entered for thie race, which was won by two or three yards by Miss Unley, the necond being Maggie Thomson; the third was very far behind,"

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ASIATIC CONQUEROR'S TUG-OF-WAR-A Forced entry for the winning teams of No. 7 and 11. Prize presented by His Honour Justice Russell..

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KINDING.

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the Venetia stranded on Isaki Reef, near Cape Tenabe, Cape Tenabe That after justasonning a quantity of cargo

the ship was got off at about 1,20 p.m. the 2015

30 the 20th March, and the ship not having apparently received serious damage and nut making any water, the Mater pro- corded on his voyage in Yokohama, where she arrived on the 30th March

We are of opinion that the casually was brought about by an improper course being steered after leaving Himonosaki Point in delormining which the error of the compass was wrongly applied by the Pilot in whose charge the Master had left

average the2039 the shipp

The Court, after due deliberation, Ende that the Master committed an error in that he, having regard to the attending circumstances, omitted to verify the course set by the Pilot, and had he dona thie the casualty would have been avoided, but seeing that there was a licensed Pilpt in charge in whom he considered he might depend we do not consider that this amounted to a wrongful apt or de fault, and the Court therefore do not deal with bis certificate, which is therefore re- turned to hunt The Finding wax signed by all the mem

The Court then dissolved.

Bangkok

(From pur Correspondent.)

Basuro, 7th April

Eatries: L McKay, D. Haddon. O

Mr George King, Inspectors Bremner and the passengers and mile to Yokohama. the c

Bremner and the passengers and maila to Tokobama. the chart, The Captain, I think, did look I put down the three Paul J. McDougall, and T. James. Only

Thomson, Sergeant Sintpson and Inspector At eleven that night we again tried to get at the log and on the chart. Then the chief by afsndard and steering compasses, and S.-

to get officer one up and he asked mo how we true. I found out the true course bers of the Cour three remained after the pole had been

the ship of by moving the engines and officer came up and he asked mo how we Mackio. raiseal one or two inches, and of these Paull first auccinabed, and then for the

Inspector Quincey made his way to the heaving on the stern lines. At 0.30, find had been steering. I simply repeated what by consulting the deviation card: 1 bod the hell some conversation with the Cap So as I know the entry, 39 E first place there was a long contest betwrens

front at the very first and kept it till the ing ahe weuld not mise, stepped the the third officer told me. 47 E. The chief not consulted the deviation card before, oud. Not far behind big was reorge engines and went on jettisoning cargo. Attain, and then went into the wheelhouse was never in the trus course columa în Mr Georren a would not move At 0.30, find had been steering he asked mo how we by asndard and steel49, 8:47 E McKay and Fadder. Both cleared 4 foot

King between whom and Inspectar Muckie 11.45 am. next day the chief engineer - - time he were a ship's log 44 inches; but were unable to get beyond Boys' RACE-For Sons of Members of the and "The ship's made a cotas S. 55 E By Captain Orr-There were a ship's log an interesting run for the second 1.5 nm. next day the chief engine tain, and the conversation with the Cap- So far the deviation card before.

and 41 King between whom and Inspector Mackie 11.45. this, and the Best prize had to be divided Police Force, orer fire and nader eleven place, the former gaining by only a yard or There was a little leak, but it was stopped true. I had no further conversation with and a deck log. The ship's leg was a cor- this, and the first prize had to be divided Polios Force, over five and nader eleven there was an interesting run for the second rted a small crack in the engine roon. Some time elapsed, and on his return he the log at any time that night. Gen. 10

À case that has sacited some interest in years between them.

of age. To be handicapped by Time, 12 seconds.

by beling shored up by the carpunter. We anybody on board the ship about the rect copy of the deck log. I am quite sure this place was tried at the British Consulate the Starters. Two prizes presented by

then went on discharging cargo aft; walong way to Mr Baler, H. B. M. Minster, on the Master Hubert Dempster (The Stasher). 120 YARDS HANDICAP RACE,--For the Band then went on discharging cargo aft; wasnybody on

of the 59th Regiment. Tares prizes, found the ship was on the ground aft. accklot. I way mention that the shade of the pilot said 47 not 37 I did not all the this place was tried at the British Consulate

egimont Tares prizes here

izes, found the charging sapunter, true. The ship's on his resu. Was

into the lamp threw a shadow on two-thirds of Captain because I thought the pilot was 12th and 13th alto. During the month from Fund.

At 0.40 p.m., at high water, again tried to the deviation card. dan ke

in sole charge

goas I saw the land quits clear of February letter appeared in the Sat At 0.46 the wire-hawser. move the ship water, again tried to the lamp thraw

Captain Clement-When you wished the on the port side and as I had no doubt of Weekly Advertir, signed Impartial In- This race was well contested and was carried away. At 4 o'clock the pargo in Nos course set to 8.E. by S. what course did the course, in fact I was quite sure the quirer, reflecting on the character of threa won in vory good time by Spinks, davolas

and 3 holds was finished, and we sound cost and as

was to take us two mica clons of the gentlemen holding public pualtions here you give 1

coarse miles there, ed No. 2 hold and found one plate dented Witness-S. E. 37° E.. Stapleton being second and Walsh third,

Land.

No namen were mentioned, but any me no yULLY EQUIPPED RACE, 100 YARDS--For and two of the frames cracked. There was The deviation car was here put in, and By Linut. Kagwin-I was sore the quainted with the place resting the lotter

Police only. (Fall winter uniform and no leakage. At 5.10, the Oni Maru. from

frein witness pointed out that the shale was cast course was to take us tro miss would have no hestation in mogling out Cap, belt,and truncheon in case, lamp Kobe was signalled, with Captain Byrne, on a certain part which he aid prevented clear of the land beanana the pilot the partica meaut. These gentlemen, Capt and regulation boots) Three so,

ree prizes. Lloyds Sarveyor on board. Captain Byrne him from making out clearly East from told me in Clements-I did not hear the Consol; and Mr Panson Foss Master, 1st presented by Employds of the HK same on board; Captain Swain, commander West

regalation boots) Three prizes: Lloyds witness pointed out that the shale was

100 YARDS FLAT RAUE.-For Folice only. Three prizes: let prosented by A.. MeIrer, Esq. 2nd by J. F. Lidstone, Esq., and 3rd from Faud The Europeans who entered for this race wers W. Dickenson, B. Simpson, O. Paull, J. McDougall, FJ Koopp, R Bonn, Hadden. J. Wilkie, about half a dozen

a

H. Gidley won this race by a short dis- Lance, J. S. Swanston being a good second. There were about ton entries. GARRISON BOYS' RACE.

This was a 1400 hold over from the last Sikhe and an equal number of Uniness. It sporta. For it. there entered about eight was a very close and interesting rsou. For the second, who was cluse up to the first race. young folks. It was won by James Toiser: the half of the distance they kept well together, but nearing the goal Wilkie, follow and who fought well for the premier posi

tion, being S. Maclure. od hard by O. Hadden and O. Psall, forged tion, being S. Maclure. his way to the front Between these throe there was a keen struggle for the first place. About fiftaen yards from the string, Haddan got in front of Wilkis and came in first, leading by about two feetopsh also beaten up in excellent style sud came

and

in about four or five inches ahead of Wilkie,

who was third. The time was not officially

takon, but I supposed to have boen 12 se

Hor, Szar, AND June For Police only, Three prizes at presented by

VETERANS' RACE-For Members of Police

of ten years' service in the Hongkong

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consu

By

By Captain Bush, Harbour Master; Mr Hamel, Dach & W. Ducks, 2nd pressuted by W. MI. of the Umi Muru, also came on board, and Do you remember a conversation we had pilot assign any reason for the accident brought an solion against Miz 8. J. Smith, Deane, Esq., and 3rd from Fund. I asked him to remain until noon, next day, when I came on duak 1--No, I don't re- the first time I heard 8.37 B mention-editor of the paper, for publishing the latter

vinced as I expected the ship to come off next day: member any conversation wo bad, ed was before the Consul at Yokoham

Conversation we had, pad was before the Consul at Yokohams referred to. Several lines were called. referred to. mills Police, 100 yards. To be handicapped to this race and it is a great pity that not like to risk it. Captain Bwain ennen very awkward position?--Yes, I re giving mo orders was to give me them Mr Satow awarded plantina 1,500 Teke A good deal of curiosity was svinced as I expected the ship to come off next day, when I came on deck - No. I don't re-lo seigu any reason for the sccident and Mr Panaron Fost Master

after jettiarning all the cargo: but I did we and

Did you hear me say "Ton have put me By Me Davidson-Your anal bustom in bed wilmarenere

by by the Committes. Two prizas: 1st mors of the Force in full uniform exhi-sented to remain on board. At 11.15 a member that something of that kind dkt exactly as you gave them presented by Major Dempster, 2nd by bited their capabilities of making chase again put the engines and tried to move tako su said. I don't see that that af-give me the course by

bited the peace cempate,

did exactly as you gave them that night. You ge WM. Deane, Esq., Captain Sugerin-after a prisoner. As it was, only four fully line off to the Omi Mury

astore, and took a place.

consulted the desiation cards and chart and Dr Willie has just brought to a cloan a tendent of Police equipped defenders of the peace compated, hor. As theship would not mare, we kepton fects you 7-Yes. tendent of Police Captain Sugerin after per capabilities of making chase sented to remain on board At 11:18 fans very awkward position?--Yea

after a prisoner. As it was, only four fully again put the engines astore, and took a member that something of that kind dit giving mo orders was to give me them by plaintiffs, and at the dose of the evidence And you said: "I don't see that that afgive me the couras by standard compass very successful course of lectures to faciles Once or twice you gave me maguete in connection with the St. John's Ambul- Entrios: Inspectors Gray, run-coal from the bunkers, and lowered the stone? I beg your pardon.

Cradock, John McDougall H. G. Baker, G. Gane,

on Iance

discharging

courses, but these were exceptions, Keule yards' start, Inspectors Quincey, Bramber, sad Moran. McDougall was the best run discharging cargo. We went on discharging And the! I alone am to blaniu1-1 courses, but these were exceptions.

I weekly in the hall of the new

norber Did you not verify those Chames I gave Auce Association. The lectures, were given Parry, Thomson, Mackie, osud Parry, Thomson, Mackie, and Sergeant rer of the quartette and although his hea life busts. We care off next tide, on the you saying that I had pinced you in a no you Ies an every occasion I think I did, vera attended by nearly every lady in vy boots mostly beingst him down stone 1.06 p.m. we again pot the rous prekes, and that I said: You have because at these times you kepts lock out Bangkok Dr Willis desires the thanks of lock-out per attended by nearly every lady in Baker, scratch.

en way toy at

position, Beat of Inspector Quincey soon made his way to time he managed to steady himself and 296b At 1.06 p.r. we again put the rious pasifter, and that I said. You have a Hogg, Esq., 2nd and 3rd from Fund. the front and alter bin case Inspector came in two or three yards in front of engines astern, the Umi Murs going ahead nothing to do with it so far sa I can 600 on the bridge pt lookout Bangkok, Dr Willis desires the thanks of were the community for hit efforts to inercars usely the ship was off the feef. At1.45 anchored -No, Ladies his to act in cases of emergency

At 1.10 the skip began to one, and at 118 soon

Do you remember pointing to the After wo passed Himenasaki word we the tsefulness of the hospital and restrict For this there entered Inspector Qnin tackle. These to maintained the first Baker, who was second and who was closely At 1.10 the ship began to wave, and at 118 Do you

in 19 fathoms of water, with the ship quite mistake 1-Yes. I confess that I made a ly not en dil you have to alter the

19 in 18 fathoms of water, with the ship quite deviation card, and saying yon had made a not clear of the native craft No, curtain the sefuluess of the hospital and festhet gey, R. Simpson, D. Ball, J. Hannah G. and second. positions nspectively till followed by Gans. Tisno, 14 seconds Cameron, J. MacGarry, J. McDougall, the goal was reached the first coming OFFICERS Tue-or-WaB.

tight. There was some cargo saved. After Cameron, J. Maeliary McDoug in about two yards in front. The The last event of the evening was a sup taking on board the valuable cargo trans pointed it out course Twice did not pst the course in hood of Sampen, wo amident report

I course Twics

on the night of the 15th in the neighbour T James, O. Hadden, O. Pazell, Moffat third who was a little way behind was plementary tug-of-war between the officers forred to junks we went straight on to

was a sup- taking on board the valuable cargo trans- mistake in that respect. I don't think I How often dil you have to aber the Another lot of houses was barred do

The Court was then cleared, and on ile

then cleared, and one No, not a The three men who made the best ap. Inspector Bremner, who made & good race of the Garrison and the officers of the Fleet. Tokohama Weststel at 7.10 p. on the reassembling, a number of questicas ware the log book, vok eren in pool,

You say you No pearance in this were Hannah, Powell and Inspector Bremner, who made a good race Plate Carr sug-o-war between the officers ferred to funks we went straight on to pointed it outer course Twiesen pearance in this were Hannah, Powell and with Inspector Cradock and got in front of Between these two there was a very tonigh 29th, arriving at Yokohama on the 39 h at pat to Mr Davidson by the Court with the down the courte on pencil No, not James. The first coveted nearly two feet him as he neared the goal. Time 18 pull There were no restrictions as to how 9 pm. cortet off view of clearing up wat more than the other two, is distare being hina as he neared the goal Time 191 Between these two there was a very tough 29th, arriving at til at 7.10 p.m. on the reassembliuzi a number of our fie

view of clearing up what he wanted by mark, his seconda 36 h in. The next two, Fowell and

the pull was to be made, and the officers of By the President-The course set after steering 5. by Buures. That was When the Captain left the bridge did he Bank, Who, James, were very as the former jumping Hare MILE FLAT BACK-For European the feet, who were evidently the weaker leaving Kobe Light was S. 25 W by the the course magnetic. He said he never give

Tight was Mr Dand the course magnetic. He said he never give you no instruct ous na to varifying the 84 feet B in. And the letter 34ft, din Police only. Three prizes: 1st pra team, fortified their position by digging standard, 8. 18 W true Mr Davidson

David troubled himself with the charts, as the gonted by Dr. P. B. G. Ayres, In 1 and hales to support their feet. Notwithstand set that course. That took me down to the & O. officers inad been in the habit of take How was it rou always verified the courses, EGG AND SPOON RACE, 100 YARDS-F

Srd from Fund

ing; however, their long continued pull, ing what Policy A. Wise,

Wilkie, Whitehill and Kaup behind and only. Three prizes: LADN

into the of Lad He had his course laid down in his guide cams into the whoolhouse and lar down sented by Esq., 2h and Entries W Dickerson, 8. For, J they had to give in at the final trial of got see the ship steadied on L One of the ing true courses. That was not his babit and did not to so on this occasion 1-You

Entries W. Dickerson, BF strength in about 11 minutes, and at the officers did I was on the bridge. She book was

ntries. W Dickerson, 8. For, J they had to give in as the small small island shown of the chart. I did offers had been in the habit of tako Noza Wilkie, Whitehill and Kaup Whitehill

The Court then adjourned for tifinals, and knowing we had had twa notrow Of course there a good deal of led at first but soon fell beinind and second, in about 2 minutes was steadied by the standard compass, which The Court then turned for in there while I was standing by the shark d

soon fell belrind and second, in about 2 minutes at the offers did I was on the bridge. She had his course laid down in his guide and did not to so at this occasion - You

is aft of the wheelhouse, by means of a arbton avoked or this race There on his place was taken by Wilkie Whis The prizes were then distributed to the whistle. We went 14 miles on that vou se third offidate the Fenelis, un hold a second auxious aide the looks ont, and I had the 30 day night, private pl

Heory Sands Bradshaw, sworn, sild-Iam Laughton of

the wheelhouse, book Lered for it Inspectors Cradock and mucay made the running till the last apart when course,

ucoseful competitors by Mrs Deane, and We then went various courses as requisite iets a cortilente, I was officer of the first fallest amidence in your course. Pilots Gold Tour 99 ans

pate, I was oficer of the first sixious look-out, hangha petitors by Miz Deane, and We then went various courses as requisite und slaves before of running down funks I was Shangha and Oonstables Dickenson, Simpson, he was passed in one style by Dickenson successful competitors by Mrs Deane, and We then went serious courses as requisite

throw cheses were given or the winners, for for 11 miles, passing between the mainland watch on the night of the 26th March

Sovereigns, 12.G, Balear, J. Hannah, D. MoBabaid, & Fox who was third for a long time fought the ladies and for the prize givers, and the small Island, Nissima. After that was creechings of the watch from the chief

I. MoDonald, A three cheers were given or the winners, for for 1 miles, passing between the mainland

took over charge of the watch from the chief courses cuso laid down are taken sa Gospel Sovere Malver, E Ebien, A. Aliven, J. M.Gar with Disketsen for the second position, but

fed from Fand

After

took

For the down

April 10.

890.60