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ns
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is thr ughout
The British steamr Pokien reporta * #Tamsini to
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AND
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The Co.'s Steamship
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For Freight or Fassago, apply to
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NOW READY.
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Hoek Kun and Ychain. Steamers Phra Charm Alan, Lecsang and Camelot.
Christmas Confectionery The British steamer Botterophon reports! Had light N.B. winds and fine clear wea-
JUST RECEIVED ther throug
throughout.
YRYSTALLIZED FRUITS, Eilish steamer farisbrooke reporta:ROCOLATE OREAMS. The Sailed from Saigou on 13th instant, at 0.30
BURNT ALMONDS, and p.m., and passi
and passed Cape St, Janure at 7 p..
SUNDRY SWEETS. Experianel strong wind and sea to Cape
Padaran theuce to port light to moderate
| The O. & 0. Co.'s stormship San Pablo, with the AMERICAN Mats to Dec. 21st, was to love Yokohams on the 14th in
The
about the 20th inst:
No. 7016-JANUARY 18, 1888.
A MEETING of the Medical Commission was her neon, and reared with laughter when held this siternoon, at which al the memo described Lydia Languish as a girl as
headr
The Pandstrong yang laly of this languishing,
stant, and may be exposted here on or bere axerpt Dr. Manson were presont. It the Niles an allegory on the banks of
pandawos intimated that 39 replica had been watipicutal yot steamship Soghalien, with the Tite received to the list of questions, but that of was nuly Blod by Men Whittall It may MALL of Dec 16, was to lenye
be difficult in this? day a Saigon
to imagine a girl on Wednesday, Jan. 18, at 3 a.m.,
whose romantic disposition would lead her. and may be expected here on or about
u prefer an olupenunt to a grand wedding with all its surroundings but such is the Saturday, the 21st Jan. This packet brings roplice to
to letters despatched
character drawn by Sheridan in Lydia Lun from Hongkong on Nov. 8.
hish, and it was delineated in all its stilted artificialness with great success. part of Julia (Mr Laurie Syries) is not a doul-stirring role by meara, aud it was made even shorter than it originally stands by the excisions above referred to. Julia's life had once been anved by Fanik-
The Glen Lite steamer Gleacam, from London, left Singapore on the 12th instant, and may be expected hero.
about
the 20th Jan.
The
un or
D. DIL steamship Daphne, from Bamburg
on the 14th inat, and may be expected here on or about the 21st inst. The D. D. R. steamship Cassandra, from Humburg, luft Singapore on the 17th inst., and may bo-expected here on or about the 24th inst. The P. & O. oxtra steamier Koshyar
Singapore the 17th instant, at 4 p.m., and may be expected here on er about the 24th inst.
these only 20 or 26 had been distributed to members, una member not having even yet seen the first batch. It was therefore resolved to adjourn till next Wednesday, to give time for all the momboreseeing all the papers.
Tus Singapore Free Press anys-The As trian Lloyd steamer Elektra, which luft
The
left Singapore for this port Singapore on the 8th must. for Hongkong, and, but her life is made rather miserable has put back to Singapore, arriving under by the foolish caprices of her loves ever sail. Her sbaft broke down when she had after. But little of this, however, appear proceeded about 800 miles on her journey: od in last night's vorsion, and the in- of Julia was consequently She sailed down here from the place where treat in the part of Ju
much narrowed.
appeared bat seldom the accident occurred at a rate of very mar
hand
na the demoro and quiet confidante of ly sight knots an
anbour.
the runre talkative Lydia Languish, she had Lucy, the THE Singapore Free Press, referring to some very little to do or say.
simpio. servant romarks
Brownie with regard to port and pre-eminently made by the Singapore
u aid, was performed in a lively and credit- Volunteer Force, saye -Our contemporary
will be gind to learn that the able manner, by Miss Croisdale, the cha Singapore is virtually assured, and that it voice, while she had thoroughly will be so constituted sa give a strong guaran into the spirit of the piece: tee of permanence, efficiency and real mili. account of herself, however, seEVEL tary
value to
to the Colony. Tuz Singapore Free Press says:It is said that the Duke of Sutherland may be exprst-dong nothing else than emble voll
to take a new departure, it
it woh it to pass through Pingapore on his way to to Sam about the 18th mit Fossibly it is repaid the pains and trouble spe
Own
The O. & S.: Co.'s steamer Palamed, from stablishment of the new artillery corps for Fudter being evidently wol adapted in her -
Liverpool, loft
loft Singapore on the 17th ina, an
and may be expected hore on or font the 24th inst. The steamship L'atna left Singapore on the 18th instans, and may be expected here on or about the 25th inst
Tu Carisbrooke, which arrived his morning from Shigon, has gone to quarunting, as of small-pox being reported on board.. Tan Agent of the M. M. Co. informs
red
From He
must have been of a very indifferew
oron worse than thead If the
Just century The "fine"
than niore
1a coipoidence that Sir Andrew Although hat exactly the hero of the picco, Clarke and the Date of Sutherland should Sir Anthony doute makes himself an both be paying a visit to this part of the
ihead winds and sen, with fine weather ROSE WATER & OTHER CRACKERS that the Co.'s abr. Saghalien, with the next world at the same time, and, if rumour important personage and there can be no
throughout. Arrived in Hongkong at 10
on the 18th instant.
2.11, 12
The German steamer Chind reporta: South of Cape Padarau, in derate N.E. monsoon; then light breeze and mustly calm.
The British steamer Glencoe, reporta ; Had fresh Southerly winds to Turnabout; thence moderate N.E. winds and cloudy. wasther.
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for STRAITS SETTLEMENTS.-
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us
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to
CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR CARDS Tz will be a football practice under Association rules instead of the Match to morrow; sides will be picked up on the ground; play to commence at 4.30..
Camomas or SWISH AND HOME SCENERY,
Suitable for Framing.
NEW ILLUSTRATED PHOTOGRAPHIC
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ONGKONG, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18, 1888.
TELEGRAM8.
(SOPELIER TO THE 'CHINA MAIL']
(Via Southern Line,)
THE EUROPEAN SITUATION,
LONDON, 19th January, 1888.
It is stated that Lord Randolph Chure
that ho
That Mr Grace'a tendering of Sir acung. Hooley, his enter hired, upon a similar if not identical Antony last night was a splendid piece of enterprise.
predecessor on the loes) stage, Mr Grace THE United Service feite of the 3rd Dec. has invariably done justice to the part
a new fold; and says-On board the Zephyr, which arrived slated to him. This time, however, Ho at Plymouth on Sunday last, was au essayed
thats to say przien ho be designated as a survivor from bùn no
may
of the the Fagp. Be went out in that ship as vividly recalled some ward-room servant, but left at Singapors of against his wish, his place being taken by a and made up to perfection, hit Chinos Elis friends were not aware of the sand too rough change, and have for the pass three weeks and leaves no room. been wearing mourning, supposing him to the same could be said of his son, Captain (alias Ensign Bororloy), though it have gone down in the ill-fated ship.
Absolute
be unreasonable tu expeut it. It THE Sken Pao gives the following account many ht once he admitted, however, that wo of Mr. E. L. B. Allen's conflict with a tiger have seldom econ sa young an actor in a
heavy part near Amoy, Tasing advantage of the re-ending th more hopes of advan part like this to more advan
nore of Me Hockey in his best days.or
amira criticism. We wish
Messus Butterfield & Swiro inform us that the O. 5. S. Co.'s a s. Pulmal, from Liver. pool, left Singapore yesterday afternoon, and is due bere on or about this 24th inst. MESSig. David Sassoon, Sons & Co. inform us that the p. 8. Patna (in place of the sepite from his official duties, allowed to him tago and Japan) lott Singapura to-day, and is ex- for his fortnightly ablutions, (officials wash Indeed, although his neting lacked vigour
interviews power, his
with ed at least overy ton days in the palmy days and sustained pected here on or about the 26th inst...
ho played the of Chinese civilisation), Mr. Allen's generous bis father (whon
and subdued Ron) were creditable and indignation was aroused during his walk at coming. His self poss
he heard
-possession was hopeful, of certain tiger's coming. ravager. Purchasing
he ata bis enunciation was exceedingly correct, and is all-round securney was most com andendable. Ho lacked dash; his laugh with lustful saliva sa he ob caught somewhat of the heartiness and wors had it
a call n
DURING the delivery of the very thoughtful the atories
loney the Governor at the detribution of before long, the tiger sprang
dripping
wed the obediunt
be
and suggestive speech made by His Excel-toned himself at night in thesare, i have been none the wo
prizes at the Government Central School1d the calf. "Mr. Allen took the oppor- of Bob Acres and be missed.
to-day, the Right Rov. Bishop Bardon,tunity to empty the contents of two barrels
The canse
'THE RIVALS' AT THE THEATRE KOYAL
When it was announced that the mom
2.30 PM Post-Office closos, but Corres-bill's presence in Russia lends M. Flourens
pondence may be posted on board the to believe that an understanding way because I uoliero that by going out bers of the Amateur Dramatis Club had re- Packet with Late Fee of 10 cents Extra possible between England, France and Rus- sinong your people in your own cruntry, solved to play Brinsley Sheridan's Comedy Postage until the time of departure.
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Biu.
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FRENCH NEWS.
HaNoi, Fth Fan In the elections which have just taken bios beyond, tia Brindisi; to the place, the Conservatives have gained three Straits Settlements, Batavia, Burnah, seats. Ceylon, Endin
Aden, Egypt, Malta, Cibraltar, Mo., &c. The hours observed in closing the Mails, We will bo the same as in the case of the British Packet. Correspondance should be marked Pan GERMAN MAIL, or with the name of the Packet.
MAILS-BY-THE FRENCH Packet.
†
Sater Virginio aud M. Cayol, bead cf| the bureau of the Direction de l'Interieur, have ben appointed Knights of the Legion
of Honour.
BANGI, 9th Jan.
A now action has been instituted against M, Wilson for jobbery.
Sister Virginio died this morning at
as you will no doubt do, by doing some of The Riyala, many residents entertain thing to improve the condition in this lifeed the feeling that they had undertaken too of your fellow-countrymen, you will become missionaries in almost, if not equally as soful a way, as those who hold out to thom the hope of a happier hereafter.'
and
[piece was placed before the public of Hong and as his feeling
ΟΙ
how
ATE
who was present at the beginning, anddenly into the tiger, which then moved of many splendid oppsitiuaities which an ox- མཔ་ལ disappeared.
for his with Shortly afterwards Mr. Alla came across perienced acter would have taken to throw. eone villagers enaged in feasting off the feeling into his part. Altogethet, except drawal, we do not know, He night flush of 3 boiled tiger, and tho skin and when dissembling to his father, Jack was his gentlemanliness savour- have turned sick or had pressing business bones were already in the market. It is too quiet; As, however, his sudden exit took place presumed that this tiger was the one Mred more of the modern dure than that Allen shot, (but it is nos stated who finally of the rollicking gallant of last century.
last night, Me Platt's performance after his Excellency gave utterance to get the skin).
of ever, gives great bipes greater successes the following returk, these who know the
in the future. Me Whittall invariably Bishop's vary strong views about the work
brings with him on the stage a thorough. of the Government Central School are in-
ness and hurtiss which are admirably. this chised to attribute it to quite a different
suited to a character like Acris, and apearance last night was heartily welcomed by the audience. He has almost filled the gap inde in the ranks of the A. D. C. by the retirement of Me Trash, and in his time he bus done more to make Hongkong laugh than most people in this Colony. much. Although against this idea it could rendering of the part of Bobs Acres (Fight
coption to the continual success of this well he urged that the performances here ofing Bob who wouldn't fight) was no ex- The School for Scandal were test enjoy sprightly actor. Mi Whittall his the able, it was argued that Sheridan's pastor Faculty of feeling quite at home on the stage, kong when the A. D. C. was in the heyday thrown of, alt
anxiety passos down to en- away, and the audience settles surico costume We have received the second edition of Mr of its existence. Furthermore, the acces
ame and scenery possible in joment. This is precisely what the audience J. Dyer Ball's 'Cantonese Made Easy. the School' were not available in the did last night, and during some of the
Rivals. Looking The work has been greatly enlarged, and it
both of these per-scenes--notably the duel sceno in King's is now by far the most reliable introducformances, however, and taking into a Mad Fields-the lacgliter was uproarious.
and If Mr count the gorgeousness of scenery and
hittall has a fault, it is perhaps a tion to the study of Cantones that has yet dressing in the School, as well as the extendency to overdo the facial capronion been published. The principal enlargement ceptional ability of several of the actors now and again, but oven that it must is in the Grammatical portion of the book who have passed away from these shifting fanghable, and generally pardonable.
As will be acon scenes, we do not think that the A. D, O.,
by
a publish the cast above Chinese is said not to have a grammar, but did an unwise thing in deciding upon - The
Theed, the minor parts were taken by gentlemen The Amours and the puthie whi
wind are more or less well known on the local this is not correct. There may be no cla- Rivals.
with one exception, Sir Lamiss modern pieces of latu, and it was, we think, German but there are many rules with re-
a healthy chango to come back to the logi minor charactor, as he has a good deal to gard to the order of words and their signi- timare emely of the last contury. Curious do in working out the plot of the play.
Somerville, R.N., junto a very fair 1275,
The Rivals was rat perform show as when
little toc oroad now acquired by the lescuer before he can hone ed in Covent Garden; and even in thess (From 'Penang Gazette.")
to speak Cantonese or any other dialect-in-days, when Mark Twain, Artemus Ward, and then, the character was on the whole
exceedingly wo
ly well sustained. He spoke roll, FALSE RUMOUR ABOUT H.M.B. tolligibly. Mr Ball has devoted thirty-six and Joshi Billings-not to speak of their
rous imitators have brought the additional pages to this part of his work, culiarities of distorted oxpression and odd and was seldom missed the mark, nud were well received. Mr. J. Bazeland, London, Jan. 4, 1885.-The report of the The classifiers have been rearranged into language to no fue a point, the farcical Fag (Captain Absolute's sorvant), was dress- grounding of H.M.S. Bercules turns out to two tables, one giving the words to which fresh now as it was just one hundred and for a moment as to wh- was master and who misuse of words by Mrs Maladrop is med almost too grandly, and one hesitated Lbe.unfounded.
the man. The part suited.- Mir Hazeland, this name strictly applies, and the other thirteen years ago. ***
very large though not a and he acquitted himself so well that there There was a the words which have a somewhat similar crowded audience present to witness this was little
left to: be
Faulkland desired. use but are not entitled to the name; performance in the City Hall Theatra lust (Mr H. M. Thomaeft), although a some- while a better table of the Personal Pro-night-H. E. General Cameron, the officers what thankless and unmiable part, was nest creditably played, and the fussy, nouna has been drawn up, and important of the Garrison and many of their friends most cred
mark of sympathy and being
abszut, as
disentented and capricions lover additions wade to the idiomatic uses of respect for a bereaved coarado. I. E. the made sufficiently irritating throughout. verbs. The introductory part of the work Governor was not present, presumably for Last, though not least, comes to be men- has also been greatly enlarged. Mr Ball in-home read it, but among those present tioned a curious creation in the shape of Thirty thousand miners at the Reading sists strongly on the student acquiring there Admiral Sir E. Vesey, Hamilton and acid, servant to Me 4 This part
GREAT STRIKE OF MINERS
many lending resid
residents. The Band of the played by Mr Osborne,
and so
so admirably that he seemed to The got
to have correct tones, and he has recast and largely Northamptonshire Regiment, which was extended the tonic exercises. In fact this dy permitand to attend, played oxcellent bank in bioslily size and his disgutze was
selections
complete.
He and not much to do, but of The Rivals he did it well. Although, as we have said,
fully two hours and a and aven when the half, Tone appeared to
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CHINA COAST METEOROLOGICAL
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REGISTER.
January 17,—ATÁ 2.M.
Wostock. 30.23 10 Tokio .76 Nagasaki. 30.02 Shanghai..30.21 45
Amoy Hongkong 20.09
90.05 62
67
Hurasdity.
Wind.
Haiphong, 29.0777 Bolinao.... 29.96 79 Manila.....20.92 84 71 w
JANUARY 18.
ATLANTIC & OTHER CONNECTING Chiakiang January 14, General-JARDUE Wrostock.190.30, 2† 70
STEAMERS.
Steamship SAN PABLO win ba despatched for Sau Francisco, vis Yokohmna, on WEDNESDAY, the 1st February, st 3 pm.
Connection being made at Yokohama, with Steamers from Shanghai and Japan
ports.
All Parcel Packages should be marked to address in full; and same will be received at the Company's Office, until 6 p.m. the day previous to sailing.
First-class Fares granted as follows:
To San Francisco
To San Francisca and return,
available for 6 months....
To Liverpool
To London
To other
$200.00
350,00
$33,00 338.00
ale rates. Sen points at proportion-
....
Tokio
30.03 Nagasaki.30. 16, Shanghai.. 30.23 44 DENNE
Force
11.00 Di
Rain during
previous 24 hp
0.05
January 18- Katongsang, British steamer. 985, T. H.
Amoyo.12
fo 84 B. Bellar, Wuhu and Chinking Jannars 13, Ric-JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.
Haiphong 3000 7k| bsE lo Fokies, British steamer, 509, J. S. Rosch, Bolinao... 80.03 76 ESE 25 Tamsui January 14, Amoy 16, and Swator Manila..... 30.04, 76, 8310 1, General.-DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP CO.
The barometer bus risen and gradients Bellerophon, British steamer, 1,806, are moderate for N.E. winds. Cloudy, warm Guthrie, Liverpool November 30, and 6ix-sed damp weather prevails. gapore January 11, General. -- BUTTERFILID
Swin
Carisbrooke, British str., 973, R. Caas, Saigon January 13, Rice and Paddy- MORRIS & RAY.
W. DOBRONS Government Astronomer,: Hongkong Observatory, January 18.
1. BAROMETER, zadusel to 89 degrees Fahren China, German steamer, 1,033, P. Haye,teit, and to the level of the sen in inches, tenths
and hundredths,
2. Temperatues, in the shade in degrees, Fahrenheit.
5. HUMIDITY, in percentage of saturation, the humidity of air saturated with mailare being
Saigon January 31, Rice.-WIRLER & CO.
Glencor, British steamer, 1,901, 3. J. reduced rates granted to Ganke, Shanghai January 15, General, Officers of the Anny, Navy, Civil Service JARDINE, MATHESON & CO.
Chinres Customa, to
to ba and the Imperist
or application ambarking at San Francisco for Uhins or MARTY.
pan (or vice
obtainers, who have paid full I
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Ja dises within one year. w pe
This
1:10 farea
"through"
Boas not apply and Topan to Europe
allowatics China
100..
Clara, German steamer, 674, 0. Christes-4. DROTION or W:wo, to two points. sen, Haiphong January 15, General,-A. E.
5. Fown of Fixa, socording to Emanfort
O.. Stets- oz Wearasu, te blue sky, č. da tached alouds, d drizzling, rain, /. fog, y gloomy, hati,lighting, o overcast, p pansing showers, -g aquallyér rain, mow, thunder, e visibility,
wden (wet).
57. Barn,'in linhos, tenths and hundreds,
DEPARTURES. January 18- from Triumph, for Touren.
Thales, for Coast Ports. Edward May, for Manila Sarthe, for oils. Canton, for Whampoa.
Consular Invoices to accompany: Cargo dessiner to pointe beyoud San Francisco, In the United Sites, should be sent to the Company's Offoss, addressed to the Colles tor of Customs, San Francisco
For further information as to Freight ur Pamage, apply to the Agency of the Dompany, No. 504, Queen's Road Central.
O, D. HARMAN,
Agent. Hongkong January 10, 1888,
Maria for Nagamiki –
Zambes, for Singapore and Bombay,
for Whampoa
for Whampoa Kwongeng, for
OLBARED.
Alwine, for Hoihow, and Pskhof, Chow-cow-foo, for Bangkok,
METEOROLOGICAL REGISTER.
AT 4 P.M. TO-DAT Barometer
Temperature
Humidity
Direction of Wind
30.01
Force Weather Hongkong Observatory, Jan. 18, 1888,
HANOI, 14th Jan. The old bareair of the Senate has been
BERCULES.
FIGHTING AT SUAKIM.
The rebola have attacked the redoubt at. Saskim, but were repulsed.
HONOUR TO THE HUNGARIAN PREMIER.
Count Pinza has been invested with the
Grand Cross of the Red Eagle.
collieries have struck work.
!
(From the Singapore Papers.)
bocate rules about inflections, as in Latin and have had their share of burlesque and of rigger might even object to be called a
ficance in different positions which must be by enough, I was on the 17th of January, the irish Baronet, and if his ac-
cent was perchance
part of the book might seem rather for-
numerous
crow
the
And edition Hongkeng andienes,
Was
ITALY AND THE PAPACY. Italian Bishops, reafirmed the necessity of ated to depress han Beginners require some fire acts were seduced to three, the curtain and the audience enjoyed and entered into temporal power, aut maintained that. Italy encouragement and like to bo conscious fall about forty minutes past eleven o'clock, the spirit of the play throughout. The would be a serious loser if she remain at that they are making some progress towards
With the exception that a few of the ullu scenery, though not elaborate or gorgeous, Bions were barely comprehensible, and that was appropriate, and not a hitel, took place enmity with the Papacy.
His Holiness, announced an Encyclical knowing the meaning and significance of the the outlines of the plot were rendered per during the evening. The company were letter dealing with Socialism and the license words. Mr Ball, however, doubtless means bays somewhat less olear than they eight cartily applauded as the curtain foll. of the Preas
the pupils to go back again and again to these have boca, but little was lost by the exci siqua made. The certain rose at a few initial lessons after having learned some minntes past mine, the following being the of the sentence lessons. To this introduces tory part there have also keen eddod vary useful exercises on long and short vowels and aspirated words. The sentence lessuna have not been greatly enlarged, but several important improvements have been made. We think it would have been advisable had Mr Ball trebled this part of the work, fur
Rome, Jan: 5 The Pope, receiving the midable to a beginner and somewhat calend- would have doubtless been too much for the pivey acid think thatit dragged,
THE POPE. Rome, ith JonThe Pope officiated yesterday at St. Peter's at a special mass for pilgrims, of whom twenty thousand assembled. The crowd cheered the Popo and the King.
IRELAND. London, 7th J.-Despite the Ediet of the Government there was a Nationalist display yesterday at Dromore.
ZULBACTICIŃ 2 BIR ANTIOXY Assover.....Mr Grace. CAPT. ABSOLUTE r Pist FAULELAND. Whittall
Mr Thomisti. ArkEH,--,-tE:""""
Six Lots O"TRIGGER Liest. Somerville, an
Mr Bazeland Bir Überun.
Mas MLAs Freer-Broth. LYDIA LANOVA Whittall
Lor
Misa Craisdale.
THE GOVERNMENT CENTRAL SCHOOL
ANNUAL DISTRIBUTION" BY TRIZES.
The annual distribution of prizes at the Government Central School took place this forennon. There were present His Excer
To begin with the ladies, Mrs Malupropenoy Governor Sir William don Voeux, this is really the essential part to which the clearly takes first place, and on this ceca Eight Bav. Bishop Burden, the Hon. Fre- General Solweinitz has received the Order others are only aids. Words and their sion she fully deserves to do so. Her derick Stewart, Colonul Secretary; Mr of the Black Eagle.
GERMANY.
ber make-op and dress were capital; am meaning must be learned, and the beet demeanour throughout Despoke careful Stewart Lockhart, Mr A. G. Romano, way of learning them is by tegns of short study as well as great ability and experi- Consul General for Portugal; Mr Teixka sentences. However, we understand that ence. Notwithstanding the improvemente Minami, Consul for Japan; Ms Slingsby carried out in the building. however, this
to filling the Bethell, Dr. Eitel, Mr F. W. Cross, Bir Mr Ball intends to issne another mall work indy's voice was scarcending the clear-Samuel Gower, Mr D. Noronha, Mr E. Bu supplementing this deficiency, and his reason theatre, so that, bar 29 Palazed, Dec. 23; Benalder, for not including this in the present were doubtless lost in thom the points were Belihos, Dr. Young, Dr. Chalmers, Mr A
LOCAL AND GENERAL.
PASSED SUEZ CANAL.
DUTWARD BOUND-Lord of the Isles, Novom
Glenroy, Orestes, Polyhymnia, 80
ness of
that.
qual
fengngation, some
10 the oppor boxes was that he did no: wish to make the ro With this single exception, however a Seth, Mr F. Varda, Rev. C. B. Hager, Mr ja, Cardiganshire, Braunschweig, Ado yuns, Austin Friars, Jan, S; Pulinu lume too bulky or too costly. At the end defect ruote owing to the building than the Fung For Mr. Braidwood, to Christian
actress the part of Airs Mutopron was si e of the book there is a useful index to the mirably played by Mrs Fraser Smith. The Brothers, Mr. G. E. Bateson Wight, bend.
13. HONEYARD
Nov. 1ogrammatical part. This work of Mr Ball's ease and nonchalance with which the various master Mr A Ficoner and Mr R. M. Yorkshire, December 6 Hampshire, Supplies a great need, and we have no doubt 30; bary, Jun 3, Dardanius, Iphige till Lad its way into the hands of all nia, Kauow, f; Pembrokeshire, 101
learners of Cantonero, Ferwise, lanes 16
points were made and the numberless Jameson, masters Mr A. J. May, M. T. word-wrenches safely. accomplished word fully recognised by the aucienos, who Dealy and Mr. J. W. Jones, Resistant thoroughly enjoyed the aunt's scolding of-masters.
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