1891-01-30 — Page 3

No. 8746-January 30, 1891]

We hear that it is into ded, at the Ck tal Ir is proposed by the Queensland Logia- Inturet aubaidiad iortnightly nail service Musting of the Trus and Loan Compay

to the Straits Settlements, with an august of China, Japan, und the Straits, Limited, sum of 232,00". to be held in London, to change the mans of the concern to the Bank of China, J pan

and the Stralis, Limited, and that the

and the Strafia, Limited, and that the

Ospital will be increased by one million Sterling,

Gazette.

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Tre following reference by the Chairman

MEETING OF THE LEGISLA-

TIVE COUNCIL.

Á weeting of the Legislative Council was hold this afternoon. Hon. F. Fleming,

THE CHINA MAIL

circumstances the Governor considered that it was certainly worth while to ask the Council to continue the arrangement,

The vote was agreed to.

ALLOWANCE TO SCHOOL TEACHERS.

MADAME PATEY'S CONCERT.

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THE NONGKOTO, CANTON AND

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CORRESPONDENCE.

THE HONGKONG LAND. INVESTMENT. CU.

To the Editor of the 'Chrisa Mai.

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THE REGISTRAR GENERAL

JATURALISATION.

THE DANKRUPTCY HILL.

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HARRY WIOKING.

GAUNDERS 9. SHEFFERD.

who came to us of her own accont loft aleonversation of the girls was sokroo of is as to running out the hose at the com-

MAJAU ST: AMBOAT

of her own free will, finding that our school ye tification to him-so great was it, in moliement of the fire. You should run out

COMPANY. MAN mora hose then is actually required to bring |

was not merely an agency for marrying its or, that he had a difficulty in recognising you to the building on fire. It ceustontly The half-yoзrly meeting of this Compous inmates; 3 wore mnt to me by the Registrarse whom he bad men under other happens that very shirtly after a fire has

Genoral; & being the daughters of Christians, dreamstimees. obtained a hold of a building it is necessary

won bald today. Mr E. R. Belilius pro and I was conded to our care tonybrarily pictly ren aring of the National of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce, if $300, being an allowance in lieu of qua bulling. In former days it was Recus L. Pousnecker, PA. Gomes, Puon Pug, the remainderaroiquito babies share

The next recommendations for n voto to u upstairs and get on the top of the side, and there were also present: Mesra until she returns to her family. Two of Anthem in Chinees, accompanted by Mra ees-L: Posenecker, A. Gonce, Puon Pug, the remainderaraiguito babies atdhere had Ust at the harmonium, closed a most agres of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce, if $300, being will doubtless interest local brokers:- Then to six teachers of Government schools,ary to attach a now, longth of hos

to

peculiarly sad past histories key were able hour and the visitors Ind then an Goverment hed consulted the Committee This is a matter that is a little more.com for this

reb pawned by their own parents some opportunity of rigiling them st 8 with ten as to the advisability of legislation, concer-icated than the last. It appears that for engine had to be stopped and consuler aberetury; at Mr. J. Gomes A. Two years since, and the priren's in each swoiurcate la Chi ois.

hat for fur this purpose, nid to do this the Lee Shing, directors; Mr Thos. Arnold, reculiarly sad past historien ; ileg

N. T. ning brukers. The Committee had decided inal year $64 ware allowed for certain tea able tims won nken up in doing so; Gomes, da Silva, B. J. Mesos, M. H. Mi case haring ained ombral Cleistinnity tint legislative interference was not at the chura in lieu of quarters. In submitting but by running out your bone at ones chesi, Wou Hun, J. B. Gomes, A. S. Coben, and grieving over the wrong dens to thoir ADVICES received in Paris from Saigou re- present moment desirable, buzod upon the the estimator for this year Dr Eitel pro to a suficient length to get to the top of F. Henderson, J. B. Bias, S. E. Levy, R. child by selling it hid the nintter before us,

De port that M. Pario had returned there fact that legislation cald not at present posed that this allowance luld be in-

the honas it will be at once available if A. Gubbay, F. Dadwell, J. R. Michel, and we have found friends to redeem and from Bangkok, and left thu mume day for reach and satisfactorily deal with share creased to $300. This suur of 8300 was not

at required, the engines can ho kept at work S. Groundwater, Wong Piug Lum, F. E. adopt the little ones; another one, a big girl, Fonquin A. Pavis had succeeded it his benking. There were, he would not say inserted in the catimeter, inasmuch as 84 and in a moment of time you will be able Eline, N. H. J. Ezra, L. H. Joseph, J. El. during a long residenes in Mission mission, which was to obtain from the scandals, but most irregular proceedings wote taken from the amount which was voted

the scandals, but test irregular proceedings wie taken from the amount which was voted to get to any part of the building. Another Cox, and J. S. Perry

Hospital beard the gospel, and being very Sinese dovernment, the establishment of counted with share sig some months for rent. The amount that has been voted rushich you have often had impressed The Chairman said-It is with regret I anxious to hear more sought admission to

Hongkong, 30th Jry 1891. S-Raferring to your cruela Peonch commercial agencies at all the image and it was to be hoped that the regula for rent this year is 82124 and De Eitel upon you là to avout messsary destrue occupy the chair today, because our worthy or sche Periant points wa the bauka of the river tions made by the brokers themselves reports that this amount will not be soll. tion of woodwork. In the old days it was Chairman (Me Lyric) is ill, confined to his

The following tablu shows the numbers die shore Company and, my action portant

in this connection, I all be glad of Mekong. The Court of Siam hnd, mere-world prove effective. He took that point out of which to pay what it is wea

customary to bronk down every species of home and will not be able to be present for the year,

No. cho pay for Destibule over, mental in the construction of a portuity of warning the brokers that if in proposed to give to the teachers in lieu of of woodwork which one within 100 yards hard. We only hapa Pi, disposition will

co to say that from my point of to agraph line between Sambia and Lmeg for they did not deal with such irregu-quarters. D: Eitul propneca that 6300 of the fire; but under the changed ordots be of very art diation and that we Extract on their support

low the qustion at isso is not

no wholly or in

whether there is Fedhan, thus extending the Indu Chinese larities in a most dratic form, the Cham should be asked for in crier to provide no woodwork is destroyed without the will see him presiding Itera in his would

1 g quillo, but fer would in the course of its duties have quarters for eis teachers. I was mention orders of one of the superior officers, and heal for all time to come. The report

part

whether a fair common sense in erpretabino tolegraphic systems.

t support the Government in dealing with that it does not nee marily follow that that far as my experienes goes I think and accounts have been in your handa Kurasina

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of the clause does or does not support my sun will be expended, the only on requirthas order is a useful and neessary for some time and day be taken as you!.

visne-that the Chairman and Vice-Chaic andreary bo Osiness It is rumour, though we cannot vouch the matter."

ed at the present mommt being $84, the one, and much damage which used to be With reference to the earnings I may say

msn cannot appro riate a commission from for the acorner of the report, that several

som actually paid last year under rent. caused by the destruction of woodworkshes, that business has bosa very dull during the

the profite derived from the unwisely acquir hundreds of packages of Teas recently

The vote was agreed to.

been found to be a needless waste of pro- past half-year, the violent refuntions in Twonly of the destitute or orphs filtrend Reserve Fund of 81,260,000. The point shipped from Foochow to Australia haye be found of to law quality to pass the

purty. Besides the destruction. c.used by ixchange having had the effect of consider have been reived from the Bogstar Cleo raise seems to men distinction without

paralozived de fire a considerable amount of damage is aby curtailing exports from China. The oral. Sudies he been carried on with difference. The calling up of additiona Govorament tost. If the above prove cor-

of damage is from destitute or urphy of trend Reserve Fund of ruct it is matter much to ho regrutied, and

dung to property by the unnecessary use of the of cause of the grat falling off in our quiet perseverance by the majority of the capital at a premium of 10% without any It is but seldom indeed that we in Hongdung

Toen oppo. girls (natural son of the younger bare solid baste of puisto justify it was with will only work further harra to the rade

water. Of coures in all her use of the of cling exports from China have boon toived from

1 all fires the gpost results, however, has been the keen from Fuochow. It is a hand pitica Colonial Secretary, presided, and there were korg have an opportunity of enjoying a object is to extinguish the fire with as little aition which is now going on. The entse boon more dispoed to play than to plodit, exception the most gigantia financial that Teas of such costbifnt quality in the also present: Hon. W. M. Goodinan, Atticnl treat of the quality of that gives damage ne possible, and it is necessary to of that opposition is to well knows to away at books), and the results of both the ass ever committed in the history of c' la and and venture to think above implies should either have been r

ลา Cap-at damage as the flamea themaelres; and I will merely that it was in no way pro showed that good work had been done dar. that every then director must now deeply daxsi by those extering for the publis tasto torres General; Hon. W. M. Deano, Cap at the Theatre Royal last night, by Madame remember that water causes as much render it necessary for me to dwell upon it. Government aut privato oxeninations properous colony, kid I roh

pro.showed in Australia, or that even if ordered they tain Baperiutandout of Police; Hou. 5. Patay and her small concert party. Thas therefore in extinguishing bres while using voked by this Company, and your Direcursing the year. The teaching staff has re-regest the injury they leave done to thoss should have bean porch and by experts at i

by experts at Bros, Surveyor General; Hon. J. II. there ahnld be a good house was only what all the water necessary you should boar in can only express a hope that the differences mained the same as it was last year-Me who confided in their sagacity.

theham, Kwon mind that the unneccnary use of water is botwoon the Shippin supenies in the ham, von Hing kindly attending in, the Iwithdrew my leties gely wonso tho this.Feuchou Eche

Stewart-Lockhart, Registrar General; Hon. would be expected, but considering the prejudicial to the interests of property North, which are eating r cartage, evening as a voluntary helper to give Vice-Chairman throatound to resign, sud We fearn from Pyderabad that there hos C. P. Chater, Hoo, J. J. Keswick, Hon. | plethora of entertaiments in the Colony of owners. In addition to pouring water on may soon tu satisfactcily adjusted. When instruction in advanced Chinese and in breaus his resignation might injuriously been a very pleasant exchange of New Ho Kai and Hon. T. II. Whitehead, and late and the approach of the Choral Society's a Ero there is slow arulher thing to remem last we not, you were informed that it had Geography, Mr. Mok Lai Chi las, owing vet athors. My own intenst is

ber-the direction in which the water been found neccesary to withdraw the to other engagements, felt obliged to dis-limited.-Yours Your's greetings between the Nizam and

side, and the Mr. M. Thompson, Acting Clerk of performances one might almost say the is thrown, Another thing of the utmost Hetingshan for the purpose of repairing the continue his voluntary lessons in Arithnie- the Blister ou the one

audience last night was surprisingly large. aportance is to get at the heart of the leakage of her Loiler. At that time we tie, and biro at bas heen chiefly responsi

[With ali dufrence to Mr Wicking, we Queen-Empress, the Prince of Wales, the Councils.

the duty of a had no idea that the repairs would take as ble for the teaching of this subject. Soma unor road his incaning into the clause. Duke of Connaught. the Duke of Oluence,

The Colonial Secretary-I bave to ex- Madamo Paley, who was, of course, the grant tro as soon as possible. Is is the duty of a had no idea that the repairs would take as ble for the teaching of this subject. Soma

of the senior gitia are now capable of distinctly statos that the Managing Direc anil the Viceroy on the other. The press the regret of Bia Excellancy the attraction, met with a most cordial reoep foreman en weery occasion of a fire to go at long As stated in he report, we were of the senior gits are now capable of

of this steamos for teaching olementary Arithmetit, and we lors shall be entitled to a commission of 34% Nirac's greeting to her Majesty was tele-

to the adineant homes in order to 800 3 months and the loss to the Company hope to utilize their knowledge in getting in the vet profits of the Company Notiung graphed through the Government of India: Great that, on seccunt of his indiapo. tion, the beatly applause which greeted once and at frequent intervals make visits deprived of the

sition, its is unable to be present at the her appearance on the stage being whether the fire is sprossing to these build through laying her ap was considerable. them to assist us teaching the dildren in is enid about how the profits aro to be in the other cases, and in the case of the meeting of Council to-day, Under classe pentaucous and unqualified recogitags and upay any signs of fire appearing For the actual cost of placing the boiler in the lower standards. Dr Eisol's report saraed. The pravis is that the profits must messages sent by Sir Aanan Joh, the teleng

whether the fire le sprosting to these build through laying hor messages sent by Sir Aanan Joh, the tele of the Royal Instruction of 1888, If the position which she has won among there to at ince lake mesures to put it out. an efficient atate we, of course, slain on as follows

amount to 7 per cent on the pid-apcapital.. grew were sunt direct. Der Majesty's

direel. Her Majesty's haewiherefore takes his place.

the great singer of midience last night hydrant supply cart. the great singers of the world. There ware

Educational Department, the midience last night For this purpose amongst other things the the builders under the terms of our agres

Now the paid up capital is $2,600.000. response, which was in most medial terms,

co doubt many in the

Hongkong, Jan: 24th, 1891.

Seven por centon that is $175,00. If the was telegraphed direct to His Highness,

who had enjoyed the pleasure of hearing aydrant supply cart should be used. It is ment. We have only quite recently been

Report on the C.M.S. Vietoria Home profits amount to that sum, by the legal and it need sareely be said, wes raceired

The Colonial Secretary-The Queen ap- Midane Patay before, and it must have the duty of the faremas on all versions to ale to send forward fall particulars of this

to the means claim, but we havone reason to suppoa that and Orphanage School for Girls 1890. and common-Base interpretation of the with lively satisfaction. The other re-pointed Mr Stewart Lockhart as a member added to their enjoyment of last night's exercise judgment

With the exception of Dictation and His-clause, the managing directors are ontitled spanbus were equally corda-imbuy of this Council during the time he holds parformance to find that her magnificent necessary to prevent the spread of bra to it will be met otherwise than in a fair spirit.

the adjoining hooses. In order to It is perhaps too only yet to sy whether tory, in each of which subject que acholar to their commision. In order to give the the fice of Registrar General. He has foisa has lost none of its power or charm, gut at the heart of the fire it is usually these repairs have been entirely succerint, failed in Standards 11 & V, every child da use Mr Wieling'e interpretation, it would not teen able yet, by mason of his absence The Theatre Royal, as is well known, is aut

Royal, as is well known, is a very favor have to read "lar cach current year in which THE 'CONDOLIERS' IN BERLIN.-Sir A. in Europe, to be haitted as member of meat ungrateful and uncomfortable plus necessary to go inside the building instead but the Captain and Chief Engineer report passed in every subject. This

ful and uncomfortable, ply has ben obtained without tok the net profits derived from the paid-up to the enth. There- to

like used in every Sullivan's operetis, the Goadotiers, has just this Council or to take the oath. There to sing in, but a voics htke Madame Fatey's of playing water from the roof which that since the steamer resumed rasuing able result a beauct. This very favorire Sullivan's operetis, the Gondoles, at fore he will take the necessary oath to-day rims superior to acoustic defects, Harren-By getting inside the roem sa fire the fire The varsel Las proved a very suitable one the School, under the Gods, of using the art year in which

take the math to day-toing in, but roos he defects. Horror very aldom takes effect at the right place. everything has been working smoothly. ing advantage of the privilegs open to capital amount to 7, or, for each eur been given in the Friedrich Wilhelmstadt

the net profits amount Theatro, for the first time in German. I

dering of 'The fare' was a splendo have never seen the Berlin premiere publis A Bill for the naturalisation of E. J.hibition of vocal power which called forth is very soon extinguished, with a saving of for the trade. She has fine facilities for easier Roman, island of Christ, a then it year

of sa for the purpose so eager to applaud as on this occasion. Max Paquin was reaci a first time. round after round of applause, hut it a property and time. An instance of this the quick receipt and delivery of cargo, easier Runs, instead of Clines, charac-7 per cent on the paid-up capital and

urcises in Composition and Ancient History.hich is 7*, on $3,750,000.-20. 0.41.] when she sang 'She wore s wreath of rote Rifts for the naturalisation of Lai Sui when she sang She wore a wreath of cores occurred the other day at a fire in Queen's which can all be slowed uu deek, this tooth purgeau of writing. Even theez-reserve fund,' that is amount to $262,500, Many parts of the operetta, especially the

which Road. For a long time the flames reged effecting a great saving in scolio hire, which were done in the current Chinos character Secord Act, were entimsinstically encored. Tog std Choi Wai were read a third timene of the class of hallads in whic

the distinguished songstress is supremo and essible, after cooling down, to put a heee at very cheap rates. Quantity affects liet

in the house, and as soon as it became enables us to carry common or junk cargo and done very fairly The decorations and the performans were and pasted.

SUPREME COURT. The sahjeet of Arithmetic stond out pro- excercises her great at power-hint the potho on the whole excellent, and Lie Gondolers

I excarceas

into the houss, one was as trade imuptores, I minently as the ones in which the children

pat in the first and speed favourably, and he toe will largely had leon specially well taught, but the at-Before Sir James Russell, Chief Justice.)

IN ORIGINAL JURISHIUTION," has proved a brilliant access The Earliner

very hate na very hate no danbt that this boat The Attorney General said the Bank sumiration of the audience reached the into the houss, one wis part in the first and speed favourably, and as anuity, all Tegellatt writes: 'Sullivan's new operetta

operita Bill Wedved

64 65 63 k

zul increase the earnings of the line. Wh

arnings of the line. tainments of the children in Geography met with a right friendly reception even in upay Bill would require some re- pant of onthusiasm. The enthusises another in the second floor, and in a vers

Therefore I wish you to bear in regard to her speed she is fully up in the and Bible Bistory also shewed solid found met with a right friendly reception oven inside ration. It involved a great many when she sang The land of the leal,' s

Friday, Jun. 20, the First Act, but in the Second it elicited ration. It involved a great many increased rather than diminished few minutes the fire was under control. this First Act, but in the Second it elicited details, which it might not be advisable to song the deep patties of which she is to

dealing with fires to make requirements of the contract, and passenger ing tine very fond uplause. The music is wall able

all these preliminary arrangements. Dor- seem satisfied with the time she is king. Good order and discipline appear to pro affe inflist apon the whole of the man here will able to express. Madame Patoying the last year we inay engratulate She was only detained by low water at vail in the school, and this without a sign thur ughout, aften humorous and vary bett the Council until the Bill was in ne perfect good onough to respond to two encores, ourasives on the comparative immunity Macao on two occasions in December last, of that sort of reimen which betrays itself day,

a sign the ughout, often humorous and very effe inflist upon the whole of the members of song the deep pathos of which she is to wind in dealing with fires to make

The hearing of this case was resumed to tire. The firsen Contrier, which is a port the Council until the Bill, as in as perfect will able to express, Madame Patoy was all these preliminary arrangements. Dur- seem satisfied with in time she is mil

surt sua form as the law oflicers and others could of Berlin Figars, calls the operetta agereture it to. Ho therefore moved that it was The minstrel boy and the other faked dimmation on what occurred two until souething has boon done to remedy nervous tremor. The children presented 10, appeared for

oth of which were very acceptable, Oro

f-cm faces which this Colcay bas enjared, a and of comes this will happan periodically at examination time by shyness and Mr Robins, instructed by Mr Wilkin Bine blood relation of the Mikuda. The th

Mikuda. The Passisch, is of opinion that the dented te, consisting of the Attorney General The L

be referred to the Standing Law Com-The Laird of Cuckpea, and it would be son, the plaintiff and Mr miss of a long miture, consisting of the Attorney General difficult to say the patriotic spirit of the or three years ago. Although it is never the shoal state of the harbour. I under- avery appearance of happy self-reliance. Leach, instraced by Mr Gedge (or Menors success of the opera gives promise of a long mitue, consisting of the Attorney General The Laird of Cuckpen, and it would be marked dimmution on what occurred two until

ent as to what may bap-stand that special commission is now The stat appears to be more then suficient Johnson, Steles and Master's clice) ap tau, especially as the music is very alegre, the Jouncil, auless it st desired, would not of the latter was the more successfully ren-Pay of water confiagrations may occur believe that the Mares Government us fally present singe of development, rau, especially as the music is very algust, and four other membara. If that was done difficult to say the patriotic spirit of the or three years ago. Although it is never the shoal tits bon durie to remedy nervous tremor. The children

pen, and through nofortunate accident or sitting on this important question, and I for the requirements of the Shool at its peared for the defendant. The jurors

Ihe piquant, and humorous. Many of the the Douncil, unless it so desired, would not farmer or the quiet and dignified humour safe to be confident as to what may hap-stand that

Many of the hate to consider the Bill clause by clause dired. At all events, the audience appload similar to those which have happened in alive to the fact that something will have

were: Meners J. Galbraith, E. Marton, J. unolodies of the Gunduliers will, I anticipato, have to consider the Bill clause by class of the latter was the more successfully rea-Pen, and through nafartanate accident or sitting on a special commission is now The staff appears to bo

dered. At all events, the audience appload want

P. Roeca, F. M. de Las and A. Moir. in fill committee.

ed and cheered with the greatest ssible

(Signed) E, EIZEL, zoon became as popular hore as those of the

The Colonial Secretary said the Bill was vigour and brought the accomplished the that they bave nit taken place during of interest ate smaller than they were

done.

The plaintif, Ers Waunders, seeks to re- Atikada still continue to be.-Eerlin Corres-

Inspector of Echools

cover certain furniture in the house No. 44 an important menaire about which all meravigour and brought the accomplished the past, we may congratulate ourselves so to be the fact that something will have pondent of the Times.

This report speaks for itlf and is, Lyndhurst Termes, taken possession of by bors of Council, as well as those of the Lawariate out several times to how her acfar that they bave not taken place during of inter Our meipts under the bead the past year. A brigade in the same post- during the proceding six months, but this knowlegenta Committee, old as those of the Lear artists and brought thatrat possible sirailar to ter configrations Committee, would probably like to know as Miss Bertha Rossor, who sang savarat

tion as the Hongkong Brigade, manned by arises from the fact that we have bad I think, encouraging. Eleven of our the defendant as Official THE FINANCIAL PROSPEOR.The main con- impression ones owing to this transference paid out for the value of ditions see oppored to a revierlof, husainers much as they possibly tould A Bill of this taps, male a highly favourable in session volunteers from the felice force and linbirens funds to invest, owing to the money girls presented themselves in Douember the cause alte ca dentiscratch of ditions are opposed to a revivel of hueiness dreiption would be far better examined Her voice, a soprano of considerable range chan to different stations, it is Ordinary repairs that base been paid fur up

Olie Shaw asid live at 62: Hollywood: : on the Stock Exchange, the Brittniss of deation would be far botter examined impreso from the fact that we have bad I think, encouraging. Elevnad

by tbs who'd Hot present the suits are Read. I livet at No. 44 Lyndhurst Ter-

examined Her a out for the value of the vetool for the Bellios Prize Ezamiration, but December 23rd states, and consequently Col. It was open to any insubur after ad very pleasing quality, was her to excestlingly necessary that there should be in the half year have been accounted for not known. We hope, even if no prize race with the plaintiff for some time. December 23rd states, and consequently by the Law Committos than by the whole or voice, a soprano of considerable range to changes owing to the transference paid ul forest, owing to the many girls presented theresolves in Doornber the markets present as a whole a dull and that committee reportal, if au was not wishes, which effeited a most eroplatic

Council. to of man to different stations, it is Ordinary repairs that have been paid fur up to the

Throes went there in January 1893. Me Apcar greatest advantage in Pinsult's Throc uainteresting appearance. Bad weather, for for were

wat wishes, which oficited a most eroplinic the heartiest co-operation between the The Pored is in dock. She has been should fall to auy one of them, that there with t leas favourable trade prospects, and the satisfied, to move that the bill be considered demonstration of approval; and her ability police authorities and the Brigade authori- thoroughly overhauled, and after he is examiners will fad they have sent in cre- was then visiting the house. He told me leas favourable trade prospects, and the by the shola Cosubil in committee. The demonstration of app conspicuously show tius. I am happy to say that for a long ready for service we have good ground to dilable papers. Fritude 10 most Hud that he intended to pay for the furniture financial difficulties, both at New York and

one of very considerable import as an executant, was coupitalay, pa tine past this co-operation has existed in a state that she will be good for another 26 in sending gifts of many good things at in the hoaze. Miss Saunders sleo told nie in the Hiver Plate, tend to crush out the Hill was one of very considerable import as an executant was conspicuously shown tius. I am happy to say that for a long ready in the Hiver Plate, tend to crush out the anes and it should not be pacted by the so found it impossible to dony to the slightest friction between the police and member on these wo vessels to her and I treat like liberality at Chiness. Now that the furulure was hors and at another crush out the us Malachoss she was to

inQui Pater, ila voce. She, Jika basehan and 30 spirit of speculation and depress the generalce and it should not be parsed by these found it impossible to deny the very marked manner there has not been years. The Honum goes in next, and re- Christmas, thus enabling us to give a sub-that he was to pay for it and spirit of speculation and depress the general useil unless all the members were satis- renest of so highly appreciative as the fire brigade, and it is due

stantial Christmas dinner to our inmates, pay him back. She told me at one time Cheil unless ald aut be passed by the Qui la voce. She, like Malaco Patino mappy to say that for a long to ghly overhauled, and after he is examine tone. In addition there is the seal oluncil unless all the members were satis Loue. La addition there is the soul hol-fied that every care and attention had been dance, and therefore she gave one enote, nes of Assistant Superintendent Horspool remarks, but I andl be happy to meas

the aseist-will be somewhat heary. I have no further

Your time will enable us to provides timo she told me she was Apcar's houss day, or end of the year influenco, and un-led that every care and attention had been rest of so highly appreciativo a su the slightest friction between the police and Fam

look forgiven to it,

the well known Comin, thro' the wants of Assistant Superintendent Horspool remarks, but I shall be happy to answer Your time will enable us to provide der all conditions it seems idle to look fok

similar keeper. I remember a modig at Mr Whitehead-I understand that o soything her dayligargentino cria

15 and the officers of the Police that any questions.

which salar treat for our now anmerous family,mo she told me she was Apcar's housse which she sang with charming naivete. like a return of life uct we are little time are a now Bankruptcy ordinance soything

No questions then proposed the adop Tading Co., through A. H. Skeels, dale on the furniture for 210,000

Measta Powall & Co. asut as one patch-Mr Van Eps and Miss Saunders and I wore were well in 1891. More daylight may then be

Mr Patey was, we think, hardly so happy such harmony had prevailed. Groat as passed in Singapore. Would the Gov-

The Chairman then proposed the adop. work material and toye, and the Hongkong present. It was about a bill of sale. Mr seon aboad as regards the Argentino crisia,

E. Eng., Apear wanted Miss Saunders to sign a bill of The

a proposed measures of relict, as sub-ernment furnish the merubers of Councit in the selection of his songs as he might is taken in sulesting, men, for the Sup

have report and accounts,

Mr Cohen seconded and the motion was sent us some places and paterns and are on the furniture for 816,000. He said mitted by the leading banking institutions with a copy of that ordinance for their best, bearing in mind the scoutes erintendent of the Fire Brigade of tion of the

of the Theatre. His voice, though not ocarse bas no knowledge of the men ha

quantity of sea and patterns and Apcar wanted Misa bura bili of sale. Me quantity of sweete these later I need the furniture was worth $13,000 and he hero, forming what are know

hat are known is the guidance and ipforundrinance for their va best, beating in mind as he might is taken in Bulecting end. Groat eure

The Colonial Secretary-flow long is it

of the grand order, is of pleasing quality appoints and he has always to be guided carried.

Mr Dodwell proposed the re-election of hardly state, were much apprecated by the would make her a prosent of the difference. since the ordinance was passed in Singa. I'm coauer, a rather trying song, would experience I am not ware of ong instance.

police. In my Messrs Gourdin and Henderson as auditors, children. Our best thanks are due to all the They had frequent quarrels about bills, and aro only half relished in certain quarters, pors?

Mr Cor reponded and the ion was friend who thus remember ts. I hera Mr Apsar said he would pay the bille if and in others are positively denounced, and wh

hare been much better appreciated in an which the arrangements made have not carried.

mention, for the information of say in a sae signed the bill of sale. She was always Air Whitehead I do not know exactly, place where less pawer of voice was requirre the result will, it is to be feared, bana. but I believe it is not long time ago

not know exactly, larg been much bettering song, would superior officers of the polis

position to help ce with patterns and dis-worrying

disse thing done. The mere

The Colonial Secretary-I am not aware

ed, but, as it was, the low notes were not so reflected credit on the choice. In addition

duty of extinguishing fires the VICTORIA HOME AND ORPHANAGE grateful for such gifts; they om be most 2120 a month for board and lodging, sod most she had no money, I paid Mas Saundera Argentine Govern proposal for the but I believe it Argentine Government to suspend payment that a copy of the crdinance was sent to Philadelphis, his second song, we ziera has to make

DISTRIBUTION OF prizes at this save the purchase the Managbug Director ang where a math to go. They

seefully for on a nomney. of coupons for three years, indicates pretty that a copy of the ordinanca was sent to elective as they ought to be. Of is to the duty of extinguishing fires the

The annual distribution of prizes at this usefully employed by the girls and often two other park paid the

girl same. dearly into what a serious pass the inate this Colony. It might be desirable Philadelphis, his second song. The niere Superintendent has chewn upon him, he VICTORIA HOME AND ORPHANAGE carded clothing, that we are always most worrying and crying over mener. She aald

inaccept

accesfully rendered, but the ditty itself is has to make arrangements applicable to all

Cross-exaunad-Miss Saunders was dal affairs of the Republic have boen di- of similar ordinance passed in Singapore, figures in the pro ramme.

only and what keinulle have been that we should be in possession not up to the level of the other items which res to prevent confusion, when one pecut institution took plase today. Among the to the kindness of the Managhy Director For this reason tha appliances attached to save the purchase of new material. Owing For this reason thaappliances attached to friends of the institation present ware of the Feas Tramway Co, we were able platen where a math who was visiting lawed to drift, or, speaking maro pisinly, a Gres oceard.

speaking more pisinly,

reat favourite here the brigade Eave but considerably in- in summer to have been hurried. And the fact that the ra phan hy visited the colony some time ago, a rea kave been hurried in basession accesfully rendered, Lave been hurried. And the fact that the before passing the present Bill. However, feared in the pro ramme.

Bill being ra phanh visited the colors some time ago, se creased and improvinents have been Mrs Shore, Mrs Blackburn, Hon, in the summer to give our girls an ex- Eropean women fight not to go. Thay

oreased and how Hancy,

have been Mrs Share, Peak, which they most made it up en Miss Saunders' birthdays position, aftor such careful and able ex- that med not prevent the Bill being a Mr Lomnone was a great favourite here the brigade have buty considerably in friends of the institution present word

ex-fred amination, suggest in the meantingstore, amination, suggests so long period of and his reception last night was exceedingly

the Law Committee. It will prohen he visited the colony some time ago, sa creased and improvetnente havo Mrs Forbes, Mrs Keswick, Mra Ball-Irvin of the Feals Tramway Co., angry with Apear because he was going to made with the view of saving time Stewart Lockhart, Hr 3, J. France, thoroughly enjoyed notwithsanding the whon Apoar presented bur with a report; and amember of Miss Amy Sherwin's company, made with the view of saving time larg, Mrs Blackbute, Hon, J. 1. carsion to the Polypu gile an ex- European women puglit not to go. They to the improved water and Mrs Francis, dis Pleroz, Mra Banu inclemezey of the weather dating the latter dine would be a better birthday present I referred before to the improved water Stewart.Lockhart, .. curion to the Peak, which they most made it grace, moase a very dificuls problem for habis be some time before they report; and 40ker of Miss Amy Sherwin's company, made with the view of saving time Mrs Sharp, Mrs Backbare, Hon, J. 1. grace, means a very difficult problem for cordial. Hin solos which were in every way the ter

exceedingly supply which we shall soon Me, ring She said A lease of the

have throughout solution, and one, perhaps, which may yet been prased in Singapore, no doubt the worthy of a Prince of Bautists' were great composition of the brigade will be neces: 3. Bosshard, Rey, W. Banister, Dr and from, a fund Braned for that special pur politirely refuted to give a hase. In April solution, and one, perhaps, which may yet in the meantime, if such an ordinance has sad his reception last night was excead ugly I referred before to the improved water Stewart Lockhart, Mr. 3, J. Francie, Q..

Floor, hotwithasanding the wade it up on Miss Saunders Birth Rave, Pastor Hartmann, Mrs Rousch, Rev. town necesJ. Robinson, Miss Top

Rave, Pastor Hartmann, Mrs Reusch, Rev. Pres and presents have been provided than the ring, which she did not want. He

part of the der, further xuriously click the return of con- Singapore Government would be glad to god.

house fidence on the Stock Exchange.

Singapore Quvorriment would be glad to worthy of a Prince of Bautists' were great. the town 1 possibly fortier changes in the Ars Thomson, Misa Field, Mist Davis, Miss Inclemezey of the weather dating the latter diamond rented bar with a compositing of the rice changes in the Mrs Thomson, Miss Field Mrs Hanty, thoroughly enjwa wish they most repeat women pighit not a visiting send & cupy if it. I will mention the aug. Hermann Morris, who played the anty. I a

Mr Herman Morris, who played the saty. I am unable to give any outline of Bosshard, Rev W. Banister, Dr and from a fand pruned fo

роза and to which several kind friends have Miss Saunders intended to go to America what they will be, but it stands to reasons Browning, Mrs Robinson, Mist Tap Tax Singapore Free Fress writes:- The gation to the Governor, and I have no

accompaniments and a couple of gulos, dobe he will be anxious to examins such showed himself to be a highly accomplished and other appliances handy in all parts of Lady Des Voeux present to give away the found in the Prite and Present Fond Ac- she came back. Apear refused to give the

couple of

most cheerfully contributed. As the names to see her people and bring feels gitle, and Rev. J. B. Ost aid ther had expected of those who has thus helped us will be she wanted to be sure of the house, whet Coluby of Ceylon is just now abaerbed it an ordinance before passing the present genit and his merits were cordially red the town. The immunity from fites which we prizes, but she was unfortunately prevented count, when the 00-01 report k published, lease. The reason why he wanted the bur the consideration of what is pertinently res

is pertinently an ordines before passing the pressat showed himself to be a highly accomplished they will obviously consist in having hoses, Mr and Mrs H Tang, and others.

yanitt and his interits were cordially rig. and other appliances hasidy in all parts of Rev. J. B. Ost aid they had expected most cheerfully contributed. da the names to

the town. The immunity from fires which we of those who has thus helped he will be se

from Great D, and others. formed by the press there the Military

Mr Whitehead-I think it would be de.rised by the indicate.

have enjoyed ascompared with previous years prizes, but she was unfortunately prevented found in the Pite and Present Fond Ao she wanted to be sure of the house whet have enjoyed as compared with previous years from attending, and Mrs Forbus had kindly I will not now mention them by name of sale, was that an Misa Saudars was going Exaction, and by this mail comes the text

have enjoyed of the Fire In-sensented to fort is as follows is due to the introdinance has been the annual report which est gratitude to aver the institution. Our interval of sale he might soil the vet treat him as esirable that the Bill should be submitted to

is dae to the introduction of the Fire In- count, when the 90-01 report is published, of a really masterly state paper, a peti-the Judges of the Supreme Court and a

quiry Ordinance. This ordinance has been consented to take her place. He then read I will not zow mention them by Dama, lease. The reason why he wanted the bill In conclusion I would add that we are to America she might die on this way and tion, drawn up, it is believed, by by

in force over two years and has worked the annual report which is as follows

It is with feelings of descot gratitude to vernment. She said if she made a bill of

at all times very pleased to show visitors Arthur Gordon, the former Governor, copy forwarded to the Chamber of Com

#accessfully. a KE WODEHOUSE ON THE WOUR OF THE

On every secusion when Almighty God that we review the work of from 9 am to 4pm., with as interval of sale he might soll the house to another and signed by a series of powerful names herce for any observations which they

Are occurs, when the cause is not fully Almighty God that we review the work of over the institution. Our School hours are all his hard earnings would go to the Go- fro there is rason to suspect it has the school. Fritake a lively interest one during the hours above slsted.

another-the 3 representing the

Tho Colonial Secretary--I do not sup- !.

1 hour at 1 o'clock, and if fronda would lady. She said she could not trust him as in London. There aro W, H Gregory,

te aspect it hot the school. Friends in Hongkong and like to see the girls at work they ought to he had acted so meanly with hur in London. There Copion Association might choosy observations which

heen caused by improper means, a most England continge te take a lively interest

the schol. Friends in Hongkong and Uhairman, J. Whittall, Vice Chairman, pose the Government will have any ohjee. The first official inspection of the known and there is ta on to suspect it has another the third year of the existence of from 9 am to 4pm., with as interval of verament. She said if she made a bill of Arthur Gordon, Herentes Robinson, J. R. Commerce: I do not know it is a matter held to-day on the Prays, behind the City he results so far 03 proactions ars Christian friends who have promised to of the rasipients, all of whom were somewhat us.

tion to forward a copy to the Chamber of erernment Fire Brigade for this year was careful inquiry is instituted and every is its wellbeing, and daring the past year cone during the hours above slsted. By His Lonship-I have only teon Miss some fresh children have been adopted by Mrs Forbeather distributed the prizes in Saunders ones or twice since I left the Longden, Arthur N. Birch, J. L. Shundommeren. and Wm. Martin Lake, Secretary; a list that the Chamber of Commerce would give held to-day on the Praya, behind the City thing learnt that can be learnt. Although in its wellbeing, and daring the past your cone during the hours above slsted.

23 manner which quite won this confidence house. There has been no quarrel between a liat tut the Chamber of Commerce Hall. After the men were paraded and concerned must be negative the moral pray for our work and especially for the of the rasipients, all of whom were somewhat us alist information on. However I will mention no fewer than four past Gover ncluding no fewer than Cow it is a matter. aure of Ceylon, and one Lieut. Governor. the suggestion. As regards the Judges of the appliances examined, and effect must be considerable in touching the children provided for by their liberality, bashful about facing the platform. This Jamon Francis olork to the Chartered The cren for Ceylon is put at great length information about it, I ani aure the Gover Brigade, saidOficers and mon of the Fire setting fire to their prades to be biuremise. Amongst this number is lady oved on. A few remarks by Mr and Mr Kiley had just won

the Supreme Court, if they can give any

Mr Wodehouse, Superintendent of the o to put money in their pockets by s cannot be exprseed in any terma of and, aided by Mra Ost, the happy proces. In

Chinese who might otherwise be inclin- The blessings this is onleuleted to bring to difficulty was obviated by Mrs. Forbes Bank, said I represent a large creditor, ed to and flie argenes to the military mate hare done so already New Year, about the Brigad been in existence or cause falended well to air not heard only has adopt thank all car supporters and flic arguments on behalf of reasonable

behalf of reasonablence careful and cautious abeet taking such well known in Hongkong Lady O'Malley.

za cannot be expressed in any tenna of kindly advancing to the front of the table, Mr Kiley, whose claim scounts to $15,000. treatment in referenes to the military con- will have no objection to salt them to Brigade, as this is the first official inayos. setting fire to their prawn to be bure mine. Amongst this number is é lady and, aided by Mra Daf, the happy proces. In October 1889 ápcar was in difenities. 800,000 in the tribution are marshalled with consummate red through the ordinance. Perhaps they ton of the

tion of the year I think the occasion is careful and cautious about taking such Dat

With ability. That document require area may have done so already.

careful reading and it would be premature to dis- the Council adjourned to Menday fork-are aware, has been in existence ever cause for any complaint whatever. The mal

Monday week being Chins New Year, et foappropriate for making a few remarks steps to ineraass their wealth. Monday wosk being Chins New Year, about the Brigade, The Brigade, as you during the last year, there has been no ing his residence here, has become in an pecially the series

regard to the behaviour of the brigade Dr Young, who was no well known by his Mrs Ost on the history and character of the Manila Lottery, and this was advanced to of benevolent work amongst las Chinese dur prize winners were very interesting, es Apcar, who give him in retten, post-dated the car understood from cuss it just now. But from other sources

Thing his residence here, he become an an pecially the description of the fallot for the cheques and godown orders which I have

borders night.

50 years,

It was founded in the time cause for any complaint whatever. The mats ecriber of 825-the amouat nece good conduct prize, which resulted in two since found to be bogus, Almat $8,000 has of Sir Richard McDonnell and has have worked well at fires: I have not heard cally has adopted one of our orters, vote.

equal votes, one of ports child so that he practie ran the choice of last year by a majority No. 44 Lyndhurst Terrace. On on of Bir Richard McDonnell and has mien have attended well to their duties and

have worked well as ares: I have put heard sary to supports child so that he practi- girls receiving equal votes, one of whom been paid to Mr Kiley. I understood from tres: I have not heard Apear that he had a licu on the property boen conducted on muali: the same A meeting of the Finance Committee was u

girls. I desire to thank all our supporters, vote. ears that have any cars to punish or dismiss any fireman. European and Asiatic, The

a Kiloyat $8,000 has tion was drafted that Ceylon was to bear hold after the Council to consider two nes during the 30 years that live single case in which there has been eally has adopted one of our Restitute was the choice of last year by a major been paid to Mr Kiley. I understood from The prizes ixing distributed. Mr Ostension I went there along with has European and Asiatic, whether hore or in

a lottaton s the whole sost of its military establishment, Gancial minutes which were referred to it. lapsed since his administration. On any canto to patish or dismiss any fireman.

Superintendents and other officers have The soldiers attached to the trigade rare England, for all the kind help so generous intimated that he had received a letter Apoir and s valuator to value the goods.

andre including what must be admitted to be the The Colonial Secretary presided.

come and gone, but the Brigade remains on done their work remarkably well and I look ly given during the year under review. Al from Lady Dea Your unclosing a donation We went through the various rooms. Misk

mortable addition purely imperial naval station of Trin THE COLLECTION OF HOSPITAL BILLA. mach the same lines as in 1868, when it on them se a most valuable addition though we have had cases of illness from of $25 to the institution and expressing Saunders gotio a rage about it and we left. comalee, situated in a quarter of the island The Coloniat Spcretary-The first recom-was formed. The chief des derata of a fire to the brigade. Ism sorry to hear that time to tino-obialy climatic fever-I am the good wishes of her ladyship and Sir Next meeting was in a pair's office. I

lose t love mocess of the went there and found Apear and Miss in which the grect agricultural and planting mandation is that asam of 8240 be voted as brigada are of course an abundance of some of thet are required to

Saunders there. They had apparently Interests of Ceylon are practically no a sterratis labous in a good cape. He was Produse your ledger and let tu see how interests of Oeylon are practically unrepre- an alle wotice to the Steward of the Civil water and plenty of fire extinguishing opin e short time, but I have, so doubt their not removed any of our number. The work

Mr Francis rose to propose a vote of been quarrelling Apear wanted to get a sented, and where there is next to no Colo Hospital for Collecting. Hospital Bills at the pllanors. Of late years there has been a piacos will be filled by other men who was slighter ailments have been attended to in

where there is next to no Oslo Hospital for Collecting Hospital Bills at the water and plenty of fire extinguishing ap in a short time, but I here, no doubt their thankful to be ableto state that desih hus William Dag Voux for the group and Sir Next meeting was in Apar's office. I nial stake at all. The London corres rate of 920 per month not removed any nial stake at all. The London corres rate of 320 per month during the onfront great improvement in both these respects. do their duty equally efficiently and pro- the Home, while the mere serious cases thanks to Mr and Ms Ost for their devoted, bill of sale to raise money on I said,

nto the Hospital energetis ago pondent of

Ceylon contemporary man par. It will be during the oufront great improvement in both these teen do their dad filled by other man who will alighter tot of our sumber. The work

vellettug pre-slighter year. It will be recollected that a similar. The sorber of engines we have now in perly. I hope the soldiers who are going tinatly entered as the claim to be at ttu of the tions £350,000 as the full amount die vete was asked for to pay for the service fully sufficient for the req irements of the pay will carry with them pleasant by De Atkinson, where they be rosived he said, a strange to the institution by his uuch Miss Bandore is indebted to you, claim to be until the asked for to pay for the service fully sufficient for the req irements of the Away will carry with them pleats have been sdunitted into the C Hospital energetis labour in a good or their devoted, bill of sale to raise money on. I said,

Subse-town, Water are, will in a short line bethea they will thyera appointed. This medical and agir skill in treatise on noble and disinterested Subse-town, Water, which at one time was most collect and

of collections of the time spent in the fire the closest care and attention arom both own fault and he now regretted that he had He began to read out fist of items, that Colony, and upon this a collected by an offlor attached to the protracted the dry weather may be there being the first official inspect the celebrareing which he desastresly be in the of religion-asure dearvut Subse- town Caspian thanks to Mr and Mrs Ost for ait arany to procure, a the Past Pene. Subseally sufficient for the red have now is perly. I hope qually efficiently and pro slighter ailments have our number. The work as our for the nose, and Sir Next meeting age about it and we left. made on that Colony, and upon this queally to the presort arrangement the bills diflult to procure, vill in a short time be brigade, and with the experience gained by doctors and nurses I desire to place on not hitherto take an interest in a works ad Mies Saunder objected that he had debloed

the lorent care and attention rom both own fault and he now regretted that he had Ho that paper, the Observer, dediates that were attached

| his was collected by an offer strucks to tho distributed throughout the town. However them they will be vasful at the various record duir lively sense of gratitude to the evidently produciro of the most gratifying har oven with the presents he gave her.

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are of fast $1,000 the magnitude of this unprecedented claim Teseury who received $10 a month, Da- protracted the dry weather may be there stations in which they era appointed. This medical and nursing staff of that Justitation results. He would for the future hulp for Miss Saunders said she would take $1, OCO takes us entirely by surprise. It is far-rig the course of the last few years the will be at all times by day and night being the first official inspection of the year for the professier still in fraatuisis and ward what he now saw and believed to be and give to a bill of sals for entirely by surprise. It is far ring the course of the last few record du lively sense of gratitude to the evidently produciro of the mies Saunder objected that he had debloed.

urprise. It is for.ring the course of the last fee unsatia suficient supply of water for con- tion of the colony's jubilee, the men have them. The childry thankfulnes the co-operation of all, irrespective of creet

imse ter ther declared that it is outrageous and calle fees have been collected in a very unsatin-sufficient and being cony,

byder and being also the occasion of the celebrareing which he douanfreely bestoredon unble and disinterested effort in the cause $15,000. Iuld not lat him do so. I did for the most determined opposition on the factory meaner. The matter was brought ing with fires. The attention of the tion of the culony's jubilee, the men have them. The childras who have been in the of religion are dessrsing the hearty nos que Misi Saunders agst till after the of creed death of apeThere was no sonrider- of the local and opposition on the factory been collcoted in a very unsath will be at all time by day be there stations to which they are appointed part of the local poblic and their ripresent intors the Council, and the Council Brigades has frequently been called to the expressed a wish to be photographed, and I hospital remember with thankfulnas the co-operation of all, irrespective of creed death of Apost

case of are are of have therefore pronized the services of a kind offices of all those who attended them or nationality. atives in the Legislative Council From voted $20 per month to the Steward be various details which

Mr List, whilst disclaiming any special ation for the money advanced by Apoar. the general tons of the Ceylon press com.ng $10 extra-ho undertook to collect the utmost importance to observe. On photographer who will new proceed to Our dumbers have been steadily increasing

hoke routs it is plain that Colonial feeling is these fees. Since that aregement the every trial which takes place you have toke the photograph. I congratulate you during the year. When

te you during the year. When wo assembled: 13 meed of praise said that if that had been Apoar was not the head of a syndicate for phon is plantated,

story very deeply agitated, and there is every fag have been collected in every satis- heard, these orders repeated, and I hope on bejug present on this tecasion, and I months ago, after the Chinese New Year's denb was with the one in d bansfitting speculation in which we were sil interested,

Several other witnesses wero examined. symptom of the arousing of a munifestation story mannur. Daring the two months they are now fully impressed on your hopu olore and men will callusie to work holidays, we number 7 las lion we the ferrates of the Hume, who, many of

and counsel iummed up, an of popular resistance of nu almakt inore and 14 days to go of last year he collected neory to that whenever a fire takes place together for the good of the brigade, and broke up for vacation a months previously, thom, neaded sizing in a double sanse.

The Registrar General in sconding Mr Mr Robirasu's address not being cop- strenuous nature that has been displayed $700, and the Unionial Surgeon pentivos there will be no four of confusion from the will at all times, in spite of any short- owing to dismissal, marriage and removal

d'ocok, in this Colony with reference to the same that in all probability a sum of $1300 will non-observance of the simple rules by which comings, which must of course be present, from Hongkong. Since then two have left Francia, remarked how the great moral cluded at six o'o cok, the case was adjourn

be collected every month. Under these you should be guided. One of them rulce serve the colony to the best advantage. 0 are to go out to sertion and the other improvement evident in the manner and ed till 10.30am. to-morror. yuwarrantablé demands.

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