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HE LOT OF LAND, No. 33 Foreign Concesion, Kobe, Moasuring 8767 fetho more or less, Perpetual Lease as per
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18-Queen's Aggregate.-For competiton
whose retive scores. in the Three Stages of the Queen's make up the Faurancu 81. highest aggregates.
DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.
Prizes to be selected by winners in OR SWATOW, AMOY & FODOROW. ander of merit as laid down by Rulo
13 in Ladies' Competition.
Prizes pirerented by H.E. Sir William Robinesa, K.C.M.G. H.E. Vice-Admiral
The Co.'s Steamship
Faitan, Captain Roaou, will be despatched for the above
Buller, C.R.; H.E. Major-General Black, Ports or FRIDAY, the 16th Instant, at Day C.B., Conn.B. jula, Ight. R.N.; Ilon, J. J. Bell-Irving; T. Jackow
tils-deed, with the BUILDINGS thervon, R. A. Silver Medal will be pre-
THE MUNICIPAL HALL, ceepy-sented to the Member making the highest aggregate in the Queen's with the Martini- ing about 5 tavba. Twu-atoried.
Henry: Tue. 2.-THE JAIL, 65 fanfio. One-storied. 3-POLICE QUARTERS, 16 fondo.
Two-storied.
The winner of a National Rifle Associa tion silver or bronze sal or medals shall
4. ENGINE HOUSE, 42 Laube. The intind to compete once at the Prize
aloried.
4.--WATER-CART HOUSE, 10
One-storie.
tabs
The Jail is built entirely of Brick; all the other Bildloga are of the usual framwork constraction,
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FONGKONG RIFLE ASSOCIATION, PROGRAMME OF THE FIFTEENTH ANNUAL PRIZE MERTING. TO BE HELD AT KOWLOON, FRIDAY, SATURDAY AND MONDAY, April 18, 17 sad 19, 1897.
4X
Ureer the distinguished patronage of H. E. Sir William Robinson, K.Ü.M.G..
H. E. Vice-Admiral Sir Alex. Beller, C.B., H. E. Major-General Wilsene Black, C.B.,
Commodore Swinton C. Hollandi, R.N. 1.-Queen's 1st Stage-Distance 200 yds.
-Meeting of the National Rifle Associati
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRATE & Co., General Managers. Hongkong, April 14, 1897.
770
CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
for 1 Regal Elighness, the Prince of Wales' FOR PORT DARWIN, QUEENSLAND
Prize in respect of ench predal won by him, hut he cannot compete more than ones in each your.
PORTS, SYDNEY & MELBOURNE,
The Co.'s Steamship
Tsinan Capt. C. RAMSAY, will be 19,Asfion, B00 and 10 yards." Mem-
despatched or FRIDAY, bem only. No, of Shots, Five at each rauge, Entries, unlimited, cants the 16th instant, at p.. each. Three sizes value 70 per cent.
The attention of Passengers is directed of the cutries with added, present-to tits Superior Accommodation offered Firat-class Saloon by G. II. Potts. Eng, for highest by this Steamer
of the Eugin. regate scores. Best pore at ach distance to count towards aggregate. Martial-Henry Rifles allowed 7 points.
CONDITIONS.
id situated Forward A Kofrigerating Chamber onsursa tho supply of Fresh Provisions during the entiro voyage. A duly-qualified Surgeon is carried, and the Veesel is fitted through-
1.- Entries will be received by the un-out with Electric Light. dersigned at the actress given up to 5pm.
the tinst, and in the Committee tent on the Range at 11 ann. on Friday, the Fath ins. In all cases, the entry form must be accompanied by the requisite fees, and the sulmeript for the current year if not paid.
2.-in a competicas, three compet- it must enter or there will be no first prize. four or to second, six or no third,
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be
Return Tickels issued by this Company to and from Apartans aru available for Rature by Steamers of the Eastern and Australian S. S. Co., and vico Verde For Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents. Hongkong, April 14, 17.
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OHINA & MANILA STEAMSHIP
COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR MANILA VIA AMOY.
The Co.'s Stenship
Bomer aida, Captain Tarar, will be despatebed for the above Foris on SATURDAY, the 17th Justant, at Nude.
3.Crampetition No. 4-The Ladies' THE Nomination,-is open to Members, non- mate by Lady Members, present in the l the time of nomination. No Colony Lady to nominate more than ane represed- ative, har may enter to shoot for more that one Laly. Each Lady to present her Champion with a colour, or favour. to worn by i wlast shooting, without which no one will be adroitted to shoot.
4-tifles:-Martini-Henry, M.-H. Car bines, and the English Service Magazine Rifle only to be used. Pull off 6 lbs. Rides assy be tested before, and or after shooting,
6.Sights--Slips of paper or other sub stanes expable of being shifted, and sliding wind-gauges on Rifles or Carbines are not
slowed.
Mambers only. No of Shots-Seven:
Position:-Any, except in Competi Entrance 50 cents. Three prince value 70 per cent of the Entries with $3tion No. 1 when the member to 330 stand or kneel whitet shooting, and in Competitions Position-Standing of
added
Dalented by the Hongkang gas. 8, 2, 10, 11, 13 and 14 wher he must
Kneeling,
2.- Murtini-Henry Carbine Competition.
Distance 2 yards. Meniers only No. of Shots-Seven Entrance 50 cants. Thran prizes value 70% of the tries with So added presented by
Hongkong Daily Pr
the
adopt either the sitting, kneeling or prone position.
-
7-Martini-Henry and Lue-Metford munition will be provided on payment, and may be obtained at the Committee tent on the range.
Competitors can shoot in any match
3.-Association.- 200 yards. Meribere at any time during the Moeling unless
Culi-otherwise specified."
2.-Two sighting shote kete price 10 cents each to be obtained at the Com- ittee tent-will be allowed as cach rango- in every competition.
10-Members shouting for the Queen's Aggregates will have precedence at all-
Tanges.
No. of Shots--Seven. mited Entries. 30 cents each. Three prizes 70% of Entries. 4-Ladies Nuvination. Open to Lacy Members or their Noraines Distanets 300 yards. No. of Shot Seven. No Ratrance fee. Prizes presenteni. 5.-.--900 yards. Manhers on-
11-Range-keepers, on the day on which ly. Monday after lunch. No. E Shots-Seven. Unlimited Entries, 30 they have kept, deure detalled to keep a couts each. Three prizes of 70 orange, for not less than 1 hours), and the Hon. Secretaries will have precedence Eiries, 8.-Martin-Henry, Carbine Competition over other momics.
400 yards. Members only No. of Shot Seven Entrance 30 cunts. Three prizes ralus 70% of Entries with $5 Added presented by Flo. E. it. Belive, C.M.G. 7.-Asociation. - C00 yards. Members only. No. of Shots-Seven. Unlimir- ed Entries, 30 cents such. Three prizes value 10 per cent of the entries. Queen's 1st Stage-Distance, 500 yards. Members only. No. of Shoes -Seven, Entranco 50 cents. Three prizes value 70 per cent. of the entries with su added presented by Hon. E. R Bellies, .M.G. Martini-Heary Rifles allowed 1 point.
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12. Firing entries to commence at 9.30 am. on each day and cease at, or about, but no later than 5.30 pm, oa Friday and Sabirday, and 1 pau, on Mominy, with the exception of as cogards Competition 4; Sea Rale 13.
13-Competition No. 4, will be fired between 3,30 and 5.30 o'clock on Monday, 19th April, weather permitting, during which tune all other Competitions will be required to cease.
Lady Winners, in order of merit, shall be permitted to select their Frises, provid ed that they, or sonic persona authorized by them, attend at the Committee Tent at the Any the Competition. amelusion of Winner who does not allend of is not daly B-Quem's 1st Steg-Distance 500 yants.resented will have a prize allotted by
Members caly: No. of Shole Ten. Entrance 50 cents. Three prizes value the Concittee. 70 per cent of the entries with 85 added prosented by Hon. Commander R. M. Huay, R.N. Martini-Henry Rifles allowed 2 points. 10.-Queen's 1st Stage-Distance 800 yards. Members only. No. of Shots-Saven.
14-Every Competitor for the Queen's. Prizes.in specially requested to send in his
This Steamer has superior Accommoda tion for Passengers and is fitted with the Electric Light.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
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Meeting.
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Lodge,
General Memoranda. FatDay, April 18:
Luca Baulis eleme. Insuranes Office olime.
2.30 p.m.-Auction of Household
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BIRTH
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14, 1897.
avowedly non-progressive, anti-foreign,
In Tientsin, on March 28, the Wife of ignorant of the world outside China, and
DE ALFRED L. SHALEIGH, of a Son.
The publication of this issue coramenced
at 6.20 p.m.
The China Mail,
an uncompromising enemy of Li Hang Chang, for whose effacement he constantly alrives He is a native of Kanget, and owes us high position to having come out fifat in the Palace Examinations. He is, in fact, a sort of Senior Wrangler, and his brain' le na obfuscated du jt in possible for the stagnating operations of the Chinese classics to make it. He may be regarded as a typical product of all that is worst in the Chinese educational system.
HONGKONG, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14, 1807 Warning from Peking on the 31st March, Dorrespondent informs us that Li Hung Trao was then rumoured to be dying. Li Hung Tero in one of the roost powerful Tanother noted warrior who completes oficiale rear the Throne at the present this extraordinary military administration time, and his death might have an import Jung Lou. Although not a member of Fueniant effect on the drift of Chinose politics. the Cabinet, he is acknowledged to be an Along with Prince Kung, uncle of the influential official at the capitel, He is Emperor, and Wing Tung Ho, the Empe-President of the old Bourd of Way, a mess- ror's tutor, IA Hung Too is a member of ber of the Teung-li Yaren, belongs to the tho Triumvirate in whose lands far the Beard of the Civil Offico, and is Military shaping of the destinics of the Empire. Governor of Peking. He is about sixty He is, of course, a member of the so-called years of age. His ability to hold thess Cabinet and of the Taung-il Yaren (the so. high military commands may bé' juiged called Foreign Department of China). He when we state as a fact that he has had 8.30 p.m.-Merting of Victoria Chaptor.is also one of the four officials whe consti- absolutely no training whatsoever in nedern Goods par Ninberk Rickmers undelivered tute the Special War Department led warfare or tactics. Such the Special
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DOURONG, April 14, 1807. OPIUM-Now Patua, chab,... 85514
014
670 New Benares, cash, 652) Old
...: 700 100
11
11
31
Now Malwa, credit,
2.
Allowanes, Tauis,... 48/61
Old Malwa, credit,. 770/820-
Allesranes, Taels,... 0/16 Parziau, Oily, cash,. Allowance, Tarts,... Persian, Paper tied 740/700 Allowance. Tool, 0/16
Exchange.
HONGKONG, April 14, 1897. On London-
Bank, Wire, ...
244
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On demand,
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4 months sight,
Crodita, 4 1ว
Documentary, 4 months' sights,
Per Ernest Simons, from Hongkong: for Saigon, Mr S. Ismail, Mrn 8, C. Ismail, And servants, and 24 Chinese; 5 children
Одинн for Singapore. Mre Li, Mrs Chan, Messra hung and How, Lieut. F. G. Hendley, Mr A. Lowis, and 14 Chinese; for Oo- Rov. lombe, 1 Chineas; for fondichery,
for Marseilles, Mr and Mre Grasberno
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Mr Mr E. & Clark, Consul and Mrs Hena, de Caaplard, Missea Francbini and Mietta, Ray, Innocent, Mrs and Miss Innocent, Ou Paris-
Rattin,
Ducane, Morers Rayvien suraun, and J. Vulcain 769 Roecangan, J. Anderson,
From Tokcham for Singapore,
for Port Mr Robe n Brown: for Colombo, Said, Messrs Todo ani Ayub Palagni; for Marcailles, Mr J. W. Bennet, Mr G. Addin, Baren and Earoane Hoshi and servant, Mr and Mrs Van de Polder, Mr K. Ochiai, Mrs Parsons, 2 children and Ama, Rev. Able Key, Mestre Abily: Yamegata, Thompson, Thripall, Jossling, Caftes, Smith, and Burntly.
TO DEPART Par Hailong, for Swatc#, 200 Chinese.
SHEWAN, TOMES & Co.,
General Managers. Hongkong, April 14, 1897.
NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA, JAPAN-AUSTRALIA LINE.
MONTHLY SERVICE
(Under Mail Contract), FOR NAGASAKI, KOBE AND YOKOHAMA.
The Co.'s Steamship
mi Muru, Capt, C. Youre, will be despatched for the above Ports on SUNDAY, the 1 th Instant, at Daylight.
Thit Steamer is fitted with Saporior Passenger Accdmudation, and is highted by Electricity throughout. A day-qualised Doctor and a European Stowards are carried.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
NIPPON YUSSEN KAISHA. Bouglong, April 14, 1897.
NOTICE,
- COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES
MARITMES. PAQUEROTS POSTE FRANCAIS,
24. 2....
A
BRIPPING KEPORTS.
The British s'exmar Haitan reports
Light N.E. to E'ly winds, and fine west her througlast. Stearner in Fanchow: Haskin. Steamous in Amy: Formosa, Yung Ching, Sloamers iu. and Chang Hock Kinn. Swatow! Fockeany, Fechili, Cantos, and Ficterit.
The British steiner Kwelin reports: Fine wasther and light winds to Nawki:
On demand,...
Credits, 4 months" sight, On Berlin-Demand,...
On New York-
Oa demand,..., Credite, 60 days' sight,...
On Bombay---
Wired
On demand, On Calcutta
On
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On Shsoghai
On demand,
member.
into existence during the progress of the Board of War of which Li Hung Teno is a Chins-Japan wer, and to "whoad' initiative
one share in the progress that may hare Wa would onll attention to the programane taken place in the reconstruction and re- of the Hongkong Rifle Association Exeter formation of the Chinese army and navy Meeting which will be held on Friday,
Whether the special Saturday and Monday next, may be credited. Bourd of War really deserves this credit is
to doubt, however, We have 10 eived too late, for insortion in opon
to-night's issue, from Mosses J. D. Hum.
The incapacity of the old Beard of War, which, throughout the campaign, resined
www.
the mines of the Oliver Frecliold and Bal Phreys and Eon, copies of the reports on
moral Gold mince.
so far independent of the emergency Board that it retained the power to appoint or degrade all officers from the generals down- wards. was amply demonstrated at the Kowloon residents will read with pleasure time; so much go that were it not for our the announcement that Mr H. Ruzzonjes knowledge of Chinese official lite we would has decided to open a branch establishment he astonished that it still exists. Curzon of his store at Elgin Road. Mr Rutionjes, draws an admirably correct picture of the with truu buainees instinct, recognises the situation at Peking and throughout the growing importanes of Kowloon, and that 2,01 20, public service when Japan hurled her the waste of the steadily increasing popula- 2/0
forces against her gigantic adversary- tion of the popular suburb must needs be 2/01%
From the Palace downwards," he says, sorved. If he can see his way to tako over 2/01 ... 20
....2.54
there was no centralisation of authority or responsibility, no unity of counsel, no 2.581 agreement as to netion, no plan of can-
the general compradore business of the Kowloon residents, he will confer a boun upon them, and, we venture so think, will
... 2.06paign. Stupefied bewildermont, helpless find it profitable to himself.
inertia, er arrogant. contempt for the invader, prevailed alternately, sometimes
nderstand that by Architishop of
simultaneously, in every wamen. Each man Manila, after refusing two invitations to
101
181
was absorbed in the effort to get the better
Madrid, has received a peremptory order to
procced there at once, and that he will
30 days sight, (privato papor), Gold Leaf, 100 fine, (per taal)... $50.23 2844. Sovereigns (Bank's buying rate) $9.74 Silver (por cz.1
of somebody else, and to make something 161
for his own pocket out of so paying all ther come to Hongkong er go to Singa 1611
ceru as a campaign. Viceroys swindled pore in order to travel horse by the French governors, governors swindled generals, mail steamer in preference to the Spanish and general swindled subalterns. There steamers. This recall to Madrid is pre were infinita and delicately shaded grades Lably due to the disolenures of Gener of peculation. Of patriotism, or enthin. Blanco, Polavioja's predecessor in the sins for the war, or loyalty to the dy Governor Generalship of the Philippines, nasty, or self-respect for the race, there on the subject of undue puestly intuende was not a fign. Chinese telegraph élezká throughout the islands. sold important intonation to one p
neas; Chiness officers accepted bribes to We see from the Dumfries and Galloway
thenoo dense fog at intervals to Brothers, A. S. WATSON & Co., retroat or to surrender. Nobody thought Courier and Herald of the 10th March M
fine and clear to arrival. Speks Britiel str. Singau, from Hongkong, el Single
771|| Island.
STEAM FOR SAIGON. SINGAPORE, BATAVIA, COLOMBO, BOMBAY, ADEN, EGYPT, MARSEILLES, MEDITERRANKAN AND BLACK SEA PORTS, LONDON, HAVRE AND BORDEAUX; ALHO
res not later than 2.59 pan on Monday, PORTS OF BRAZIL & RIVER PLAJE 19tit April.
15.-One Blow-off that will be allowed
at the 800 and 900 yurile ranges. BlowN WEDNESDAY, the 28th Inatant, Bund Company Stenship SALAZIE, Captain Paul, with MANIS PASSENGERS, SPECIN, and CARGO, logo this Poel for MARSEILLES vio BOMBAY. wil |
70 per cent of the cutries with 85 pits.
16.-Ties, anl matters not otherwise added presented by Hon. Commander EM. Ramsey, R. Martini Honry provided for, will be decided by Bisley
Ridos, Kifles allowed 8 points.
17.-Competitors must write their names 11.-Queen's 2nd Stug-Distance 600 yarda
Members only. No. of Shots, Fifteen, and descriptions on their tickets distinctly, Entrance 30 cents. Three paizes value in English characters,
18.-The Committee tent, where tickets
This Steamer connecta at COLOMBO takes on her Passengers and Maik, leaving with the a.. Ville de to Ciotat, which vessel that Port on the 9th May, direct to SUEZ,
70% of the Entrion, with $5 added, pro- and all information can be obtained, will PQRT SAID-aud MARSEILLES.
ented by Hon. Comdr. R. M. Rum-
R.N. Martini-Henry Riles be near the 500 yards rango. noy, allowed 8 points.
The Committee reserve to themselves 12.-Association00 yds. Meulers only. the right to alter the description of any of ...No. of Shots, Seven. Valiusited Er- the prizes herein stated, and also times of tries 30 cents excl. Thren prizes value Shooting, Entry, Ranges, and Targets.
Persons wishing to join the II. R. As- 70% of the Entries. 13.-Queen's Sid Stage-Distance 800 yds.;sociation should stud their nanies, with the Shots, ten. requisite fees, to the Hon. Secretary. Sub -members only. No,
Entrance 50 cents. Three prizes value acription 95. Ladins $1. 70% of the Entring with $5 added pre- sented by ft. H. Potta, Esq. Martini- entitled to fire as such, or to the enjoyment
of any Henry Rifles allowed 5 points.
privileges, unless their subscriptions 14.-Queen's 3rd Stage.--Distance 000 yards are paid on or before Friday, 16th inst.,
Membors only. No. of Shota, Ton, at 11 u.m. Entrance 50 cents. Threo prizes valuo 70% of the Entries, with $5 added presented by C. H. Potta, Esq. Mr. tini-Henry Rifles allowed 8 points. 15. Martini-Henry Carbine Competition.
Distance 500 yards. Mombers only. No. of shots, Seven. Entrance 50 conis, Three prizes valos 70 per cent. of the odtrics, with 25 nuded presented by G. H. Potte
Esq.
16.--Carbine Aggregate. Fer competitors
Oarge and Spools will be registered for London as well as for Marseilles, and so- opted in traanit through Marseilles for the principal places of Europe.
Shipping Orders will be granted t Noon.
Cargo will be received or board unit! 4 Fm. Srsofo and Parodis until 3 p.m. or 3h 27th Talant. (Fall are not, to be
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For SINGAPORE, COLOMBO, & BOM-
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WINES
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of China. In the first resort a man cared W. A Cruickshank, and Mr D. Landalo only to save his own face" in the last, to (of Messrs Jardine, Matheson and Co.)
yo his skin.
When the war broke have been keeping up their racing form. out, neither War Office, Horse Guards, Both took part in the Thunfties-shire Hunt nor General Staff oxisted to Formalsto Pointo-Point Race, and Mr Cenickshank to direct the campaign. There won on his own horse Nero, after an excit- no Chinese Commander-in-Chief, ing race. Mr Landale was unplaced. The Bach commanding otticar acted with course was shout three miles in extent, and cheerful irresponsibility of combined over a stift piece of ceantry. The follow jealousy and ignorance. Commissaris, ing account of the race will be interesting transport, and ambulanto our scarce, to Houkung and Coast Port sports-
It was mainly over old grass, with a fair ly be said to have broken down, for
admixture of plough, the going on the latter ALL these oro salvated by our London
ever been artificially being soft. There were plenty of obstacles, they had never Hongs, bought direct at frst hand, import-bolstered up. The army was an unsleldy and so the suosequent oronts showed, they werd trapps, and spills were of frequent this core on subscribed for a cup for the winning member of the Hunt, and, maddi- roasters, who had stlest- peeurones. The ladies of the Hunt on
tiou, the two joint-r ed the couro, gave a parse for the tenant farmer first past the post. Under the
and regulations each home had to carry 12st. was an entry of twelve, who, after mebling at the Kennels, faced Mr It W. B. Jardine, who acted as starte Near Double Lodge all got safely away to find the material and the men, to and the paod at first was very hot. The stiff
PO, NAGASAKL FUSAN & GRN-ed in wood and bottled by ourselves, thus and disjointed mass, without naity, with BAN-
strength, with no mark of an organism Por Sakata Jaru, at 3.30 p.m., on Thurs. Saving all intermediate profits, and enabling out cohesion, without a brain, without us to supply the best growths at MODERATE Rave a ravenous stomach for the rationa day, the 15th April.
that were only procurable by plander, and For CANTON,
Per l'owan, at 8 pm, on Thursday, the Pators,
for the retrograde movement that grew to 15th April For TOURON & QUINHON.—
The Special Board of War was supposed
For
Por Cosmopolit, at 5 g.m., on Thursday, PRICE LISTS, with Fall Details, to bu ha so alluring.”
the 15th April. SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW. —
Per laiton, a p.m., on Thursday.
the 15th April.
OUTTA- For BINGAPORE, PENANG & OAL-
For
Fer Kutseng, at 11.30 a., on Friday,
the 16th April
THURSDAY PORT DARWIN ISLAND, CAIRNS, TOWNSVILLE BRISBANE SYDNEY & MEL BOURNE.
Por Tsinan, Registration at 2 p.m., Lat- tere, &c., at 2.30 p.m., on Friday, the 16th April
had on Application.
PORT after removal should be rested a
month before 180.
there
these on to the somewhat indeficite Eront
matura of the country and the tumbles When required and to control the operations in the field, rapidly dormed the field. Mr Cruick- at frst took up the running, and. for drinking at cuce it should be order so far as we can justifiably use the formaterially increased his lead by cleverly sú lo be decented at the DISPENSARY Control' when it was, on the Chinese side, negotiating the dip beside Denbie Meina at a "continual sture qui post. This Board the Hallidayhill road, he being the only one who took it without swerving Ar before being sent out.
consists of Princo Kang, Wing Tung Ho Jorneon and Mr, Bell made alternate ru
his SHERRY.-Kxcellent Dinner and After LA Hung Taso, and Jung Low. In its ning. Mr Joyrison, who was riding
Dioner Wines of very superior Viu-way, it ought to serve as a warning to Irih mare, led to the brook, with Mr Bell, ME Tylour, Mr Gibson Dyson, and Mr those European nations which are it tad-
with some others Crickshank Gloss up; - tager. All are true Xeres Wines
student or theorist to the elimination of the Lowest Priced, are guaranteed to be the able-bodied, virile leader of men, the dar genuine product of the juice of the grape and are not artificially made from raisins and currants, as in gener. ally the case with Chong Wines. BRANDY.-All, our Brandy is guaranteed
Maan bers are reminded that they are not sout en board; they must be left at the. For NAGASAKI & VLADIVOSTOCK,~ | CLARET.-One Clare's, including the or of placing too much reliance on the following behind, Four fenges from homƏ
Ranges have been detailed as follows Revolvers.Military Range, W.Y.R.- Friday and Monday B p.m. to 5.30 p.m.
Carbines.--Folies Bange-
Friday 9.30 1.0-200 yds
2.05.80 100 ̈ ̈ Saturday 9.80 1.9-500, 2.0-5.30-200 .. Monday 9.30-11.0 -400,, 110 1.000.
All other Competitions at Naval Range....
whose respectiva scores in Events Nos. 200 yds.-Friday 9.30 1.0
2, 6 and 16 make up the highest ag- 300.
gregates. Entrance $1. Prizes to be 500 „ -Friday
Bolected by winners-iwelaroi-merit
as laid down by Rule 13 in Ladies' Com-
petition.
Prize Cup.The Compradors: Cup Prizo Cup-Presented by Hon. C. P. Chater,
Priza Cup.-Presented by Jas. Me- Kie, Esq.
-Monday 2.0 5.80 9.0 6.30 Saturday 9:30 101
600 yds.Saturday 2.0-6.30
Monday 9.0-11.0 809
5300 -Monday 11.0 — 10
'F. SMTIE, Hon. Secretary, Address, ofo Bradley-& Co.
773
Honghong, April 14, 1807...
Not Responsible for Debts.
G. DA CHAMPEAUX, Agri. Hongkong, April 14, 1897.
SHIPPING.
ARRIVALS
April 13;-
***
Hailan, French steamer, 355, Goepel, Palbei April 9, and Hoihow 12, Ceneral. A. R. MARTY.
For Jacob Diedrichsen, at 11.30 am,, en
Saturday, the 17th Apri.
For AMOY & MANILA-
Per Emergido, at 11.30 a.m., on Satur
day, the 17th April. For NACASAKI, KOBE & YOKOHAMA, Por Oni Maru, at 5 p.m., on Salarday,
the 17th April,
Per Feruna, at 11.80 a.m., on Friday,
the 23rd April.
Hongkong Register.
Previous On date atún dato al daystep.m. 10a.m. 4pm.
Barometer Temperature Homidly
29.90
30.04
72
78
76
70
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Wind
Force
Kola
April 14- Wingsong, Briti ste, from Canton. Prente, German 'str., 720, H. Meyer, Weather Chefoo April 8, Bavus.-CHINESE.
Taitan, British etc., 1,183, J. S. Bunch, Fooches April 11, Amoy 12, and Bestow 13, General-DOUGLAS STRAMATZE ÚS.
Ariake Maru, Japanese str., 1,890, 8, Aval, Kutchiaetzu April 9, OL-MITSZI BUSSAN KATHA.
Kullin, British steamer, 999, J. B. Harris, Tientsin April 8, Groundunts.-
either the Captain, the Agents, nor BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE
Oumers will be Responsible for any Debt contracted by the Officers or Oreto of following Fessels, during their stay in Hongkong Harbour !........
Prize Cup. Presented by H. N. Mody, Esq. 17.-Revolver Competition.-Distance 59 yards. Members only. No. of Shots, Six Unlimited Entries 30 cents encli. First Hizo prosented by Bruce She, bord, Esq., and three other prizes por cent of the entries. Revolver of not boss than 500 calibre to be used trigger pull 4 lbs. mimmut. tion standing Revolver to be with one hard only and without arma rosts of any description. Target or- dinary Sid class-8 inch bull. This Competition will be fired on Friday and Saturday on the Military range (WRegt.) between 2 pm and
Spo, ach day,
Post
DEPARTURES.
Aprli 14 —
FALLS OF DEE, British 4mestad ship, Hangchott, for Cautua. Captain J. H. Lock-Standard Oil Co.
Ernest Simons for Europe, &.
JANDREB, American chip, Capt. John gun, for @watow.
Mogul, for Shanghal;"
B. Stahl-Dodwell, Carlill & Co.
TORRIDALS, British -masted barque, Capt. H. Buchanan.--Standard 911 00:
Choufe, for Hoihaw, Animax, for Shanghal,
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Bighest open at temperaturs on the 10th Lowest open air temperature on the 18th... 69
F. G. Frao, First Assistant. dongkong Observatory. April 14, 1897.
Temperature. (Taken si Meura Fulconer & Co.'s Premiata, Queen's Road.) Horeroso, April, 1897,
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a formidable fence caused some alterations, and closed the eforts of some of the mounts who were getting log Olive-like soldiers who are born to com- knocked up. After crossing the second the front, but Mr Joynson and Mr Dyson mand and lead. Prince Kung, wat had last fanco, Mr Cruickshank mi came to been disgraced and dismissed from offon challenged, while Mr Taylaur sad Mr G. In the Bell wore coming along a short distance un account of the Chinese defeat in Frauen-Chinese war of 1884, was recalled behind. The race was exalting,
Cruickshank's Naro carne along like a bird, ten years later, after the defeat of the third had just cleared the beacle when Mr nese army at Pingyang and of the Chinens Joynagy's mount came down, and Mr Dyson to be pura Cousas, the difference in feet off the Yalu. He is 68 years of age come over on the top of him, and was also Cruickshank kept on, and
with price being merely a question of age and is now untitled physically for the
and vintage.
harassments and vexations of Ohmase offe
WHISKEY--All our Whiskey is of excial life. At no period in his career wa hê enamoured of Western military died, such -cellent quality and of greater age than although he is said by thọno who try “wost brands in the market. The him most intimately to mean well COTCH WHISKEY marked Ei oni is not in touch with modern porgia versally popular, and is pronounced by even in a capital like Pokus.
modernity is one of the last sin the bort local conozimeurs to be features of everyday life. He
superior to any other brand in the Hongkong market.
We only guarantes our Wine and Sears to be genuing when bought direct from us in the Colony or from our sa. thorised Agents at the Coast Porta
A. S. WATSON & Co., LIMITED.
THE HONGKONG DISPENSARY, Hongkong, April 14, 2007,
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the Emperor Twenty or thirty years ho played a conspicuous part
état which placed the ruling F
the Throne of China and whieh cus himself the rank of Chist der the. Empro06-Dowager.
after her consent was obtained wes ro-called from his
Thug, Ho was the tutor Emperor, over whe
sacandanty which he stil 778 said to be sureY. MIDLA
Mr
Jong by lengths! with rounds of sp
who was skilful. Steal's Greyhead,
harrow victory Bell, who was rid-
Maytay, for second and Me Dyson Lalooged interval for ferent farmer wakur A. Keir, Up- and had a Qirliling ox sils from the finish Mr and he was
addle wa nown the scales riding a fow
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