THURADAT, DRONKozz 0, 1307.
VICTORIA REGATTA, 1897.
President: His Excellency Sie William Robinson, O.C.M.G.
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Trek
964. alb. 11at. lbs. 12at. 5lbs. ... 10st. lbs.
9at. Ølb.
745
TOME
Station No. 4.--White. Bow, L. A. Rose ...... No. 2, E. Thouistt... No. 9, W. Arinstrong Stewards-His Excellency Admiral Sir
Stroke, A. A. Alves Alex Buller, K.C.B.; His Excellency Ma
Cox, F, W, White jor-General Black, C.B.; Dr J. M. Athin
Hon.
Thistle. E R. Belilios, C.M.G.; D. E. Brownington,
Hon. The Chief Justice
Station No. 6-Black, pink sash. Sir John
C.M.G.; Colonel
Bow, A. E.. Alves...
5lbs, Fraser, R.A.: Lisat. Col, O. S. Gordon,
No. 2, G, H. Pottn... ... 12st. 3lbs. No. 3, G. Mallieann... 12st. 4lbs. P.W.O., WY.K.; D. Gillies, Esq. Com- modon Holland, R, N., A.D.C.; Hounsoville
Stroke, R. F. Latomert... 11st, s Jack- American
Consul; T.. Wildman,
Cox, E. Grant Sarith... Bat. 0lb. Eag
You L Esq. J. H. Lewis, eun, Esq.; J.
There was a little delay at the start Looper, German Consul: Majar Lindley, R.E.: A. P. MacEwan, Esq.; St. owing to the difficulty of getting the Blich einen EE. W. Michell, Starter's luish inse line. When the gun Esq.; R. M. Moses, E.: Π. Ν.
Jose de
O'Gorman, gother, but the Kornidums did not start, D.A.A.0.A.; W.
Esq.; Major Ro- and fancying it was W. H. Ray,
a false start the Romano, Esq. tallick, H.K. R.; A. G.
Fritz Lasa- Ross Starter re-called the buata. Consul General for Portugal; A. Esq; H. A. Ritchle, Esq.; Hou, Comman-agt's ad Henderson's beats had a
R.N.; N. A.
Lieut., Esq.ed, four of the boats got off well to
der R. Murray Rumises; T.; Hon. Tight advantage of the others. but,
Siebs, Esq.; Herbert
Sercombe Smith; Hon. J. 1. Stewart of course, it was difficult to say if tho Lockhart; C. A. Tomes, Esq.; Hon. T. II.uthor strokes ware exerting themselves. Waitahend; Hon. H. F. Wodehouse, It was then learned that Sanders, stroke of Esq., C.M.G.
Ommitis --Com. W, O. H. Hastings, the Kornblume, had broken his oar on the R.N. (Chairman); E. Bischoff, Esq.; G. Arst stroke. Mare dolay ensued in getting A. Coldwell, F.; R. F. Lammert, Esq. tho regaining four boasa in line, and when R. K. Leigh, Ex W. Armstrong Faqi A. Danison, EqG. L. Duncan, E.; the gun wont Prank-Lammort's craw-had H. Reid, Ex.: M. A. A. Souza, Kay. the worst of a fairly even start. The Leck
I. Treasurer:-W. 1. Potts, Faq. Acting Hon. Secretary:-W. Machell,
Esq.
THE CHINA MAIL.
The B Class boats, owing to thole being long way behind, were necessarily neglected by the Umpire, and, no for as we know, the ruce was not concluded, The time at Green
Emanuel boat got away first, but the Royal Engineers shortly afterwards show-a od the way. Hall-way down the coins somewhst the Royal Artillery bow broke his out. The Engineers incrissed their lead all the way, and the Centurion grew pulled away Island, for the two leading bouts, weto --- from No. 2 Victor Banud, Nearing the flagship the West Yorks gave out The She Engineers won by four and a-half lengths and the same distance separated second and third. Tine-6 min. 47 socs,
Royal Engineers. H.M.S. Centurion
3
11.M.S. Victor Envinui (No. 2) 3 CHINES Our; open pairs; creme to be schnitted to the Bust House Committee. To be rowed in beats the property of the Vistoria Recreation Club... Distance, one mile. Entrance, 85.
Koibles.
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Station No. 1.-Black, pink wash. Bow, A. A. Alves... ... 10at. Tibs. Stroke, R. F. Lammert... 11st. lbs.
Cor. G. A. Caldwell ... 9ut. Olb. Maude. Station No. 2.-White.
Ost 4lba. Bow, P. Hyndman,.. Stroke, A. J. EI5........... ...list. Oft." Cox. F. II.Kew... Ost. Olb. Lily
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Station No. 3.—Blua,
Ladybird
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The Cosmopolitan Dock Buoy rounded as follows :---'
Sho... Ladybird Princess...
CORRESPONDENCE.
THE PHILIPPINES REBELLION, To the Editor of the "China" Map"
Amay, Nov. 29, 1897. DEAR SIR-I have been pained y read lately in your usually well-informed and 00 very-oralitably directed paper news from 55 the Philippines regarding the insurrection was which mostly was absolutely incorrect.
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OPEN BOATS (over 18 faul); any rig, Chi- mese-owned boats excluded. Entrance, 32 Priz, 925. Course, nine miles, Poat untrics. Centurion's Launch......42 ft. Allow. Centarion's Pinnnco......36 ft. 9 minutes. Victor Emanuel's Galloy 32 fi. 15 Victor Einanuel's Cutter 30 ft. 18 Centurion's Gig... 30 ft. 18 Southern Cross Cutter 28 ft. 2
.21 Victor Emmanuel'a Gig ...28 ft. 21 No. 7.Polius Boat...26 ft. 24 Victor Emanurla Gig ...24 ft. 27
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Filipinas resident in
The news you publish in your number of the card int is so entirely false that think it my duty to call your attention to it. in no doubt one of the Your informant is no dou members of the Patriotic (17) Directo tu, which has catablished one of its bran
ard whe; to liacicmail che in unfortunate
China, publish startling and trus new favour ably to their cause, to obtain maane to sup- port the roha lion, but which funds are so ually diverted to their own private uss. Ora
and I all who compose this wilf-elected Directorate are adventurers having no means of livelihood as anymo desiting to check
out. my statement could easily find It is entirely false that the insurgents hare any strongholds; they are scattered in the Provinces of Nueva Exijen, Pam- Bulacan, Laguna, and Carte, living Panga A start was effected at 1.47 pm, the more like bandits than rebels in imaocas- Lusts being in a fair line, with the excep-side mountain and forest, dropping on Bow, C. Hayward 11st-6lbs,
tion of the Cexturion's launch, which was undofunded villages in small parties of a some 100-foot-the-of-the starting few hundreds and committing every kind Stroke, E. D. Sauders... 12st. 101be.
line. A light S.W. air was blowing, of outrage. Cox, C.-T. Kow .........- Dat. Olb.
and an ebb tide-ranning, and all the Tho now Governor General of the islands, This was practically a walk over for Sentraals experienced considerable difficulty Don Fernando Primo 301 Rivera, is woll ders and Hayward. A beautiful start was in getting clear. of the shipping The known for his military ability and at the
tacking down to the mark-bost and the Thistle, from the outset, wont away ado, but Fritz Lammert broke his strot
boat. views. If he has not been able to entire- from the other couple. Alves rowing a cher shortly afterwards. Hyrdman and Island was tedious work, as fire sanc time for his liberal and magnanimous the Rowing Races:R. Klightly faster stroke than Fritz Latamort. Ellis pulled wretchedly and opposite the to round it being the Victor Emanuel'sly suppress the rebellion it is on Ac Esq.; Hon. Cum.W. G. H. Has After the first quarter of a mile, Laminert i godown wharf Ellis caught a crab, and ¦ galley at 3.30,50, followed by the coount of the nature of the
into the winning post. Gen crawled
Centurion's launch
at 4.3.33, and the Cen- At one time, Fritz having got his stretturion' ance at 4.10. Spinnakers cher teinporarily repaired, he and Alves were not, at the boate ran with a looked as if they were to come in second, fair wind wands Cosmopolitan Dook
but what. bearing this point but he again broke his stretcher, and pulled Buny out of the race. Hayward and Sanders wind tame away from the eastward rowed the course in 8 min. 45 seconds. The Buoy was rounded by the V. Emanuel's galloy at 4.32.20, od alt SNAKE BOATS; open to Chinese snake the other wals of us
timg
were boats. Distanco, one mile la Petar hopelessly out of the race. At 5.15, owing $10; 2nd prize, $3. Eight boats to start
to the lateness of the hour, it was decided to for two prizas. The snakes wore gathered together inte. finish the rare at the starting line, and in the day Half-a-dozen boats entered, this was notified to the leading boat, which and an exciting race finished with No 5 passed between the works at 0.82.
OPEN BOATS (18 feet or under); 'any rig. lauling by several lengths, No 2 was second- and No. 6 third.
Chinese-owned boats cacluded. allowance, 10 seconds per foct in length of hosts per mile. Entrance, 81. Prize, value $20. The course, starting at 3.40, from the starting line, round mark boat Y Green Island and hunk,
F. D. Goddard, Hag
tings, IN
Umpires aut Starters-Starter, (Row.got more vim into his crew and the Thistle ing), W. H. Potta, Esq. Umpire (Row appeared to go well, but the stroke side was Ing, C. H. Thompson, Esq. (Yachts), G. C. Anderson, F (Opon Sailing Busts), pulling round the bow ride and the ro- sult was that the cox had the greatest dith Judge of the Sailing Races-Lon. Com.
culty in keeping, a straight cous. The W. 0. H. Hastings, R. N.
Leek was still going best, however, Alves Time-keeper :-T. F. Hough, Esq.
Towing a clean fast stroke, and is half the distanço ha was leading by a clear length. Bow in the hurtle was rowing for too short and No 3, who was towing a dirty. oor, also got out of the water before
FIRST DAY-Thursday, 9th December.
The bitterly cold weather that we have recently been having gave way to-day to a lovely Regatta sunshine. Soklom has the
annual event come off under more pro tione circumstances of sky and sea. The the arrangements were perfect and flagship, the Hohenzollern, (kindly lent for the occasion by Captain Blcokar) was thronged with spectators enjoying every event. We have been scrustomed in recent
stroka.
Off the Torpedo Depot, Bander son and Frank Lammert were no longer in the race, and the Umpire's launch eloned in behind Fritz Lammert and Alves. At the Wharvos, Fritz spurted to the gamest fashion, but Alves was holding his own and responded with a fine, dashing spurt at the finish, and passed the judge
afterwards
SAMPAN RACE; open to regular Chinese Bampans distance, half mile; let prize, $10: 2nd prize. 25; eight bosts to alart for two prizes.
There were no entries for this race.
to bo TUB SOULLING; (tub sculling boate); dis.
tance, half mile; entrance, 81 rowed in beats the property of the Vic- toria Recreation Ckib.
Ting
of the
country he has to operate in, which is very moun. tainous, and with the rainy season upon him ho could not more his troops. Now that the dry season has ast in there is no doubt that he will very shortly terminate the history this very unfortunate episode
domination of the islands. It is
solutely
datras that Spanish officers, as well as common soldiers, are enrolling themselves under the insurgent sag. Only one Peninsular officer was trea- cherous to his Mother Country. He was a defaulting captain, cashier of his regi ment, who, to erade being abot, deserted f.to the enemy.
fellows. of their
attire,
CHLESS COLUMN. CONDUCTED BY BACK BISHOP.
Communications should be addreutil, CHESS,CHINA Mail Office,
Original Probleme should be maqompanied by Solution and Analysis,
The Hongkong Chess Club meets every Monday, Thursday and Friday from four il half past seven p.m. at the Public Li brary, 18 Bank Buildings.
Problem No. 71. From the Sydney Morning Herald. Black 19 Pipoes.)
White (9 places).
White to play and mate in two moves.
Solution t Problem No. 69 by Rev. J.
Jesperson,
1. Et-K 7.
Then if 1. Etx Ke
1. Kx R
1. R-Kt 3
2. B-B 7 2. Q-RZ
1. B-B3
2. QxB
A
1. B-K) 2
2. Qxr
1. QB TOTES 2. Q-Q6 1. PXR 2. Kt (Kt4)-B6 Corect solution received from
player (Macao).
Hongkong, Dec. 9. The Field comments on the fact that in
(a) Inferior, Eicher Kt-RTM 4 pr, it' afraid of the Goring attack, B-Kt should be played.
(b) This is now a stronger attack than those Black endeavoured to avoid,
(6) Kt-Q R 4 is still comparatively better.
(d) Bottor Rx Kt ch.
Gams No. 176. МАСЕМАЯ САМЕТ.
White.(Facun). Black (M-
1. P-04
2. P-K4
3. P-KE'S
6. B-Q3
6. P-83
8. K
5. RxB
10. B-KK: 5 11. Q-R
12. KQ S
13. K-K 4
14.
15.
18. QxFch
17. K+-16 ch
18. BxP.ch
P-Q4 PXP PXP Kt-KB 3 B-KKt 6 P-K-3 R-Q3
P-QB 3 BK 2
Q4
PK3
FxQ
Bx Kt
K-K 2
19. R-B7 chK-Ke
20. R--R7 mate
FOOTBALL.
HONGKONG F.0, 1. 11,38%; *CENTURION." This match was played at the Happy Valley yesterday afternoon, où thu Club Ground, and resulted in a win for the Club by 3 goals to 0.
At the kick-off, the Clab faced tho Monument goal. The Centos were the first to invade their right wing over- running Kow and Deacon, but Mayson relieved with a long kick. Play thou settled down in front of the Naval gasi, and after some disjointed forward play Anton had a wank try'nt goal," A few minutes later he essayed another shot at close quarters, but kicked over the cross-
each of the gunes played between Hong har. At last the naval team got away and kung and Singapore a pisco 'was lost by an
crossing starting line from trust to east has st-cade wings, calling both committees in the last match corsi. mouth. Several tries werk nulis to get
five miles. Ist entries.
·No. 2...
Victor ATO TE AB feet. Allow
Victor
Tumar's fig..... Centurion'a kic
15
had a columa
K
with a lead of two longths. Time 10 min. Station No. 1-F. E. Kew......Boat No. 5 Vietor Eenal's skiff No. 2..... 11, Pauvasion. I may but I have before me a with a few minutes of the receipt of the cab forwards came away with a rush from
year to associate the Rogatta with the coldest of Novembers blasts, and many 5 secs. fears were entertained, this year's should prove no exception to the rule, but when the!
A. A. Alves
Fritz Tammert
11
11
17
55
3-M. E. Asgar...
2-P. Hyndman...
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31
A
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11
13
J. H. Logan....
11
This mea finished with 'Hyndman first, Nes-Com-Rew second, and Asgar dirt, but Hynd-
Victor Evanud!' skiff No. 4.
Lianet's glam Victor
161 1910
Emanne's skiff No. 4...... Mr Denson's dogby
The time for the boats under 18 feet, which started with the larger, boate, was, mark boat off Green Island by 4.30, when it was deemed impossible for them to finish the race.'
In not a single engagement wore the in-oversight, and a well-known player in Sin-locked very dangerous, but again Mayson surgents successful, and it could not be gapore writes to the China Mail to say oume to the resouu. Getting hold of the otherwise when brovo, disciplined and well-armed forces are fuced by a poor rab the late match a fair trial of.
that the Singapore players do not consider hall, Yule made a dash down the loft wing. and and sent іть beautifully judged but bio of badly-arined unfortunate nativos, doabtless the Hongkong
play_!
see of the rather weak shot which the Cento goal- the led by chiefs, who, to poor same opinion. Ho that a returs keeper caught easily and threw out. Later, doluded
'hands' was given match should be played forthwith, with
the Center, and Paven against dressed in a spiritual power,
more definite conditions. He says that or go more
that Ken
placed the ball nicely into the goal to battle
Jack themselves Arabiangul Gabrics
dered it a point of honour that replies the ball through, but there was As to the statement that the insurgents should be given as axon as possible, sod in judgment in the Club front ranks, and
operating in
in the Province of several cases he believes a reply was called last the ball was punted down the field.
From
throw in on the right wing, the a well-informed person, written letter from 2
bital of that Department;
beyond mid-field, and at the capital that not one insurgent has aigeared in Pangasinan, so warm is tus reception given them by the loyal inhabitants, who to the every attempt made by the insurgents to plunder their
3. A time limit of 24 hours on each side, With these plazations, I weald von ture to suggest that you be
with an understanding that moves arriving more after b p.m. shall be considered as coming trne newe the next by so-called conspirators,
ext morning. with
An agreement that if a move oversteps the only object to deceive. Besides, the time in the incident shall be attributed
stating
yazbio and sailing bosis get off in geol Liogy G109; open to Eat of any Rogi- man was disqualified for having taken not taken, none of them being near the immber of 2000 volunteers, have repulsed
time a balmy and almost too gentle breeze gave promise of a lovely afternoon. A rich sunshiny' hazo added poetic beauty to the i dipping white wings of the crampeting craft. On board the Flagship, the Committeo's arrangements wore complete in every do- tail, and exporta in racing as well as tho more looker-on found all their wants fully mat.
During the afternoon, excellent sic tris playon ing vao la mà như không bi Regiment
missioned Officers and
ment or Corps of the Garrison or to European crows of лау of HM. vessels or European mauhers of the Police Force; entrance, 81; distance, ore mile; boats to be approved of by the Com- mitter time allowance, seconds per var; four beats must start for two prizes. 1st prize, 15: 2nd prize, $10.
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H.M.S. Victor Emannel...
1
H.M S. 1phigenia (No 2)
H.M.S. Tr...
3
4
the
"Paingr
No.
Kew's courie, and Logan haring dropped out of the race, he was awarded third place. Tine 7 min. 63 secs.
BALLING RACES. YACHTS AND PARTIALLY DECKED BOATS; (in twn classes); Y. E. A. handicap: prizes, a Cap for each class; entrance, 84. Course D'iles.
▲ CLABS
24 18 xalo, 18 oc 2018
18
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18
Names.
Baticg. La Cigale... Mr. L., Allow Buśc. Mr A. Depisan Maki Marian Mr. Mag....... Phase...... Bon. F. 7. Mag...... vs is
314 18 Chanticle 3r C. A. Tomes. Active Mr. Pullook.29 182 Meler
- Q. H. Ker
23, 18 2 19 18. Frincess. Mix J. McKin
218
Iphigen, the
Nearing Jyll. Oficem, 11,E......
the come to
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H.M.S. Iphigenia (No. 1)) Ary good start was madu, the Victor Emmanuel having a rery slight lead. The berts were pretty equal for sometime, after We do not know who was responsible for which the hunts assumed processional order it, but it is worth mentioning that an Edi.Victor: Emanuel, No.
1 Iphigenia - and son phonograph on the forward deck pto winning post- vided excellent amusement for the chillconfront and contested No. 2 Iphigeni Porno facere, il 21 bes
for ancond place: The Victor Emanuel won by phout two lengths, with No. 2 The opening outrigger race did not pro Iphigenia second, hard pressed by the duo the exciting finish wo have been seamar's lost. Time-9 min. 25 secs. customed to expect for the Chairman's CoFFER PUNT; go as you please; distance arranged; lat priza, 37: 2nd prize, $3; Challenge Cup. Sandora, unfortunately, 3rd prize, 82. Five bosts to start for was out of the race from the word 'Go,' three prizes. having soapped his car on the first stroke.. Ne punts appeared for this race.
"and others.
B CLAES
Dart Dealer von Dak
Bhel K. M. Haseland, 215€ •
Ladybli's... A 2. Dr. Wilki
ibis
16 11
The course for the yachts and partialy- docked boats, starting at 1.30, and for the onen. 8
sailing boats, starting at 1.40, was: From a line between two mark-boats moored to the south of the flagship, round
mark-host north of Green Island,
lamping
OVER three thousand retail kerosoro mesos in accepting na
ΠΙΟΤΟ,
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n race with the Ceato half-back lino Maberley was the fastest, and dribbled brilliantly down the re-field and hanged the sphoru into the net.
Briefly, his suggestions are those : -- turn match.
1. Au wamediate challenge for the 2. A playing committee of six on each
side.
on the line.
woro
This was all the score at half tine.
Play after the resuruption was very de- sultory and ragged. The Club forwards for feebly preesing, and Noble shot goal. Unfortunately for the Contes, one their backe sent the ball back too hard to the
goalkeoper and the result was. second gul for the Club. There was again a spell of dull play, but the Centon waken
ad
turbates and it is feared that wouble may hey should not have any sympathy shown to a block teams as the following might had been lying up too far, and they fairly
Some such
up and gut past Spencer Deacon, who be suitable:
bonbarded the Club goat.
Mayson saved Singapore. P. A. Routens, A. L. Chit.
but
could ropeatedly, tenden, Dr Stephens, B W. Hullett, J. B. kick. Siada was also very useful at this not get in a heavy Flaum, aud P. Molntyru
period. At last, breaking through the Cal, to Herman, P. de Cento forwards and half-hacks, Mayson Reid, E. J. Moses,
unta batereen the was an exchange of long punta I commend the suggestion to the com- back divisions. Mackay now scared the would add that the sooner the matter is wing, centred in the nick of time, and mittee of the Hongkong Chess Club, and ball, made a dashing ran down the right put in train the better.
Co. of Yokohama and are cow, slitag tank foreign country', quoting a passage from Sogling Pollock, W. Hendley, T. Hkiaked strongly down the fuld, and i
JUAN.
•
while Anton attended to the Cento" back Noble shotaplandidly into the not. Short
•
chants in Tokia are showing signs of dis-
arise at any moment. The matter orginat
it is borns in mind that their them, ed in the fact that eight of the principal primary plan was to murder in cold-blood wholesale dealers in the capital, under the title of the Hakkosha corporation, made a
all Europeana in the islands; divide the contract with Messen Samuel Samuel &uropean women atzongst themselves, and sall the islands to the highest-bidding oil at very low rates,
Bo ngents of Meesrs. Sanned Samuel &
I will cluso by Ca, are, more- over, selling some cheaper oil as the ralatter of Mr H. Reado to the London Daily of 15 sex per box, and recently entered News: I would ask your feudors to suspend their judgment as to these stories, into & contract with the Hakkosha to de- and to have some pity for sorely-afflicted liver the same at the rate of 15 sen por hux. This has created the disturbance among has done much to repair the neglect of pre- nation, which, during the last twenty years, the retail dealera-Jiji Shimpo.
rious centuries, and whose life harbaran cruelly lighted by the exertions called The Times Cho Column says that onely after, the whistle sounded, and a plea VERY good accounts have reached us of the forth by the wars in the Colonies," of the greatest hindrances to the spread of sant, but by no means brilliant, game ended progress that Mr Gorvais Cocke is making
Apologising for taking up as much of the knowledge of chess is the system of in a win for the Club. In prospecting Klangst and Anhai pro-your valuable paper, I beg to remain, dear mill oliques, and another is the assump vinces, the latest advices received frem sir, your obedient servant,
tion of those who, having learned some. him being under date of the 22nd of November My Cooke had found coal it to starboard, round the white conical at gevors! Dear the Yangtze-
places starboard, across the starting line from the west to east, round the west buoy off
prospects sto very good, will probably Meyer's oil works at East Point, leaving it be fully developed in the near
He then went on to the Anhui
province Karnitunne. Station No. 1.--Blus.
thence into Ningkun prefecture, where he The yachts crawled over the starting Bow, E. Theners...... 11st. 2lbs.
6-foot No. 2, G. C. Haywarl
scam of good 11. 6lbs.
line at 1:30, the Chanticleer, Meteor, Maid came upon
which it' No. 3, E. Bischoff...
Pay Esq A. W. Walkinshaw, Esq. ... lat. elbs.
IKSANA of Stroke, E. D. Sanders ... 125, 10lbs. little as they got to the westward and Phebe to work it.
and Cox, C. T. Ker...
fine slant on the transporting it to a place of shipment, got away ahead with But. Olb.
stardboard tack, followed by Mateor and that could only be done if a railway were TEE CLun Gur ; value $100. For subscrip- [ 1 do not altogether believe this. Cera Korabi Anam 4090 18-8 8 115 Sybil, the latter holding well over
rate Mit Cooke to the mine. As any rate Stone followed by La Cipit and the has proved that there are extensive rosi others-Erico only holding to the which would pay to work, and would be fields outigaous to the Yangtze in Kingsi kong shore. Chanticker, who was beating very valuable as a source of suply for straight down channel, forged ahead beautifully, and was first round the Green Shanghai and the district-N. Duty
News- Jaland mark-boat, followed by Maid Marion Times were
and
other
Tas only two crows in the race were thosa LADIES' PRIZE Presouted by the ladies of 1 bany at Cosmopolitan Dook, leaving it to towns of Kiangsi-of which the
stroked rompactively by A. A. Alves abd Fritz Lammert. Lammert has bon su invariably successful that he found many backers, but there was an equally strong body of supporters for Alves, who was'opotted' by our sporting contributor, *Spectator, as if likely winner. As it Eured out, Alvas won, and this rather His boat led from start to easily. finish, but was pushed hard for about three- quarters of the way by Lammert. The batter's crow was badly balanced, however, and the stroke aido, in spite of a current act- ting in the boats towards the shows, showed a tendency to pall the boat round, which gare the impression to those who followed the mea that Lammert's coxswain atqoring erratically. Fritz's final spurt was a plucky effort, but was met by su equally plucky finishing spurt in the opposing boat. Henderson had beaten Frank Lumiere's orow before both gave up.. Lasur Gues, open to the Chinese crews of
Hongkong for four ore; distanca, one mile. Etrance, $10. To, be rowed in
creation Club.
hoats the property of the Victoria Re
Rose. Station No. 2.-Black, pink sesh. Eow, L. A. Rose... Ost. 01b. No. 2, F. Lammer.... ... 10at. 10lbs. No. 3, W. Atumstrong 12st 51bst Stroke, I. F. Lammert... 11st. lbs. Cuz, G. A. Caldwell Dat. Dlbs.
Uri
Thistle Station No. 3.--Rod and Whito. Bow, A. E. Alres... 10st. 5lbs, No. 2, A. A. Alves...
... 10st. 7lbs. 12st. 11lbs. No. 3, G. Wilson ... Stroke, J. M, Henderson 11st.
future.
FOOCHOW RACES.
SECOND DAY.-Wednesday, 8th December,
thing of the game, assume a very superior GERMANY'S ABIATIC BQUADRON. air and ridicule thus who are earnestly The feet which Germany will shortly | struggling with first principles. It is perhave in these watera will comprise the tainly not easy to resist a smile when Kaiser, Kaiuris Augusta, Gekon, Irena, watching beginners, bat the temptation is Feinmus Wilhelm, Arcona, Kormoran aud one to be rusisted. There is a good deal Meteor. These sight ships will constituto | that la maan-and- contemptible in the man- quite a strong squadron. We will place. Stewards.-H. Baker, Esq.; B3. Edgar,pers of some fair players who ought to base them in tabulae form
learned better. On the other hand, wo
Bije.
Teas, Speed. Guns, fon 7,531 146 24 668 mistaken, and never to express an opinion Getion....... 4,207 200 24 319 except upon the surent grouad,
Irste
193 16 358 Prinzess Wilhelm... 4,400 187 19 388 Around 9,373 144 14 287
to port, and across the line. from east and surveyed part of Wuhu profectura and Fsq.; Thos. Gitties, Esq.; J. C... Oswald, I would warn beginners to err on the side of Kaiser
west. Distance 9 miles.
Marian, leading. The breeze freshened a coal close to there war, R. Ramsay, Esq.; A. P. Simpson; saution, to always assume that they may be | Kaiserin Augusta. 6,331 22:5 20 358
outter.
Chanticloor .. Maid Marian...
lbs.
Phoebe.... Erica La Cigale
Cox, J. M. E. de Carvalho fet. Ob.
A bad start was made, Benderson get-Sybil ting away with a short lend. Fritz Lametecs... mort pulled up his crew and when opposita the coal godowns gat about a length ahead.
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BUAGEOS-Major-General Sir W. A. Mackin- non, honorary surgeon to the Queen, late director general Ariny Medied Department, (news of whose death at 28 Erulyn Gardens, South
Kensington, at
at the age of sixty- seren, was received by the lust mail), was 8 13 50 & son of the iste Rey, John Mackinaon, ,of
Sorach, in the Isle of Skye, He 3 14
was born on June 27, 1899, and was educated at and i and Edinburgh Universitive, Edinburgh, in 1851, and alexted a Fallow in 1872. Katering the Medical Department of the Army in February, 1855, he served throughout the Eastern Campaign of 1854 55.
(the Disa 20 Watch) including the
and Bataclava,
The wind unfortunately falling light, the
E. 题。
with the 2nd Alma
Fuit afterwards kopt an easy pace, and run to Cosmopolitan Dock Buoy was any-a member of the Royal
anderson pulled fast stroke to regain his thing but exciting, being more a case of the same bong or office, regiment, or position, 4 good race took place between drifting than sailing. On this rou, Phebe department, or ship. -Bosts must carry a these crees, Sanders being almost's couple times being
and Erica overhauled Maid Marion, the European coxswain. Boats to be passed of lengthis behind. Opposite the Torpedo by the Committee. Distance, one mile.
Depot,
Fritz had taken the lend of
about Time allowance, 8 seconds per oar: let length which he maintained until hearing. Chanticleer priza, $10; 2nd prize, 8o. Post entry.
the winning post, when a Franeh steam Phoebe... Two boats entered from the Ficior cutter stood up the course. Henderson Erica
burst his strap just at the finish, and al Maid Marian... Enaruci-Joan ia the inside course, and lowed Sonders to pull into Rosand place, Meteor... Marjorit. The Marjoris crew held a slight Laanert winning by two longthe. Time La Cigale
Going past the -0.47.
lead from the stark Torpedo Depôt the beats were pretty level. Marjorit afterwards resumed the lead, and won by a length and a-half.
R. F. Lammert
E. D. Sandere.
J. M. Henderson. After the race an adjournmont was mais
Sybil
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At 4.30, the slight pir, until than Wee terly, freshened to East, and prospecte looked more hopeful of going over the whole course the Umpire having decid would finish at Meyer's Buoy.
Desperation.
4400
20,82
tion griffina; waights as per scale win-tainly it has never been my misfortune to Meteor ners of one racs 7 lbs. extra, two or more mast the superllious experts who saile
12. 00 racós 12 lbs. extra; entrance, 65, Seven derisively when watching a tyro's chess, furlongs.
Total And I trust they do not even exist.
128 2,596 At the The Ritiser is practically a battleship, hav same time, the latter part of the paragraphing went inches of armour and carrying eight ocatains a moat important piece of advice, ton gans, a most formidable battery. for few things wreck shess game more in addition to the guns mentioned cach shilp The Foocnow 87. Læger; a sweepstakes that the neglest, when one seans Carrios e notaber of achino gues which
rapidly of 810 each, with $100 added 1 61st pony good move prisuible, to spend a couple of could be landed to protect the non shore.
Seabreeze Trazyboy
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70 per cent., second pong 20 per cent.,unutes in search of a better. Abdall
and
third
pouy 10 per cent for China the beginner, even if he meets with ridi To oppose these the Chinese have suron ponics that have never been raced pre- culo, should keep on playing steadily and ships of 2,110 tons each and three smaller
rossels. Needless to
the eight German vious to the let January, 1897 weight always, mesured that this is the royal road
warships would take shirt work of the 10st. 10lbs; winners of one race $ 100. to success. extra, two or more races ́10 Iba, extra.
Chinese fect, but we need not anticipate One mile and three quarters.
the Chinese making any resistance-Japan
To edo... Ancient Saraband....
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The Chess Editor of the Japan Mail has Gasstie.
arranged to give lessons in fotos, and a
room has been set apert twice a week for 88 Pianos by-14 different ankers in stock, The WINTER STAKES; of ouds with $50 The idea is no excellent one, and should in stylo, price and quality of tone in the the purpose by the Yokohama Chess Club.all built for climate. The greatest variety added; for all China ponies; weight as give an opportunity to explode the foolish East, W. Robinson Cp. jor scale: winners at this measing 5 lbs.ides that chess is so excesively difficult extra for each race won. Three quarters that none but those who have devoted years The Winchew, correspone of a mile.
Millstream....
of
of the X-0. to its study can find pleasure is it: Is IN charge of
not too much to hope that something simiy News wroch en 30th Roy. A pain- | ful gloom once more enshrvude this amall took part in the expedi
far may soon be done in Hongkong that the Houpa
and our joy over the return number of devotees of the game may be in exhilarating weather has been turned to Yenikah, in the
tale The BONGBONG COP; valus 8200; for all cressed.
China punies; waighte ne per scale; sub September 6, and in the
scription griffins allowed 7 lbs. ; final fall of the fortress, for which he
winners at this weeting? Ibe, aztra; entrance §1a Ono mile and a half,
Castanet Kuroy
had the medal with, three clasps, the Knighthood of the Legion of Honour, and the Turkish wedal. He next saw active
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to the dagship when the prizes were prered that in the event of darkness the in the Indian Mutiny and in the The HaлKWAN Cur; presented; value Tiz. i
Zealand War. He took part CHAIRMAN'S CHALLENGE CUP; for four sented to the winning crew. Mr W.
principal mediest officer in thes oats Cup to 1 held by the winning Machell, Acting
the Ashanti War of 1872-74 phase when he Hon Secretary, presented crew for one year; but to remain the pro- the winning crew to Mies B. Jackson, who is, unfortunately, had to be done, upon socompanied the foros to Coomesajo. In
race
100; for all Chins ponies first raced in Fooshows weights as per scale; winnera
party of the Club. Distanci, ona ile exprused the pleasure she had in present-food-tide and
a pre-arranged signal given. A strong 1870.90 he was principal medical officer in Iba, extra. Entrance, 84. Once round,
ed in beats the property of the Victoria
and the
gone.
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10 lbs. extra previous non-starters 10 Kttle wit veld upon Chint, obtaining the rank of surgeon-
Boupla and a half. Entrance, 850. To be rowing the prizes. Mr Fritz Lammert thanked
the time the ed the
Seabreeus*** the laction of Hongkong for their handsome first boat, reached Meyer's Buey day, general in May 1863; in Malta from 1880 to
Beggarman me Roorention Club.
prizes and presented Miss Jackson with a light had
from 1882 to Phabe overhauled
1888 The COMPRADORE'S CUP; presented; value and st Gibraltar handsome bouquet. Three cheers and Chanticleer by the time the starting lines
in 1833-By. -1882 he "Buse
8276; first pony to receive $200, the Sir Thomas Station No. 1.-White and Black. "tiger" wuro given for the ladies, and land been ranched, the times of the loaders was appointed to monova
second pony 950, and the third pony director Bow, G. L. Dancen
similar compliment was paid the winning then being ... 10st.
general of the
$30 for subscription griffins weight we per scale; winners 7 lbs, extra, oİRİ in receipt of
or taure raons 10 the extra; previous 30 good service reward from 1885, was made
non-starters 7 lba, szim; a forced entry. of 810 each. One mile."
lbs.
No. 2, 2. C. Hayward ... list. 6lbs, No. 2, G, Wilson 12st. 11lbs. Stroke, J. M. Henderson list. 9lbs. Cux,J.M.Ede Carralho 9st. 0lb,
Shamrock
Station No. 2.White.
Bow, T. Meek...
10st. 5lbs. No, 2, As Brooke-Smith 12st, blbs.
No. & E. Bischoff ...
Strako, F. Lammert
· Goa, F. H. Kew
Kornbluma
crew.
Cormans; confined to men-of-war crews,
The hosts to be approved by the Com-Phoebe
mittoe. Distance, one mile. Lime Chantideer... allowed for data, 8 seconds per nar. Brica. Four beats must start for two prises. Maid Marian.. Entrance, 81. First prize, 815; second Meteor. prise, 85. Post mutzīss,
Book
203t. 10lbs.
95%. Ölb.
1.M.B. Iphigenia (No. 11 H.M.8. Iphienia (No. 9).
Emanual HMS. H.M.S. Tamar
Dari
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Station. No. 8.-Blue.
Bort. E. E. Des000.
Nr. 1, G. R. Steving
in 10st. Tibe. 11h 1lbs.
No 3, Albert Ellie, a 1081. 10)ba,
Strokes, X. D. Sanders ..... 188k 107b4.
Royal Artillery
H.M.S. Centurion,
Pest antries were made by boatu MONI
ned by men of the Royal Artillery,
Medical Department, that pos
E 颞 tion last year. He bad
90a K.U.D. in 1891, and appointed Embrary
40 surgeon to the Queen in February 1608.
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Desperation gigant, da Ancient
After passing the afarting line eastward, out whether he's a philosopher or a fool. The Foucnow STAKES of 810 each, with | Briss made a long reach into the Kowloon
shoco, and hugged the shore; Phoebe him the latter. If he makes fuss he lan's
"That's easy to fled out. How 3 Call: 150 added, divided 70, 20, and 10 por | talking » middle course. This manosuvre the former,"
gava Brion the saba, nd the Hood
tide was almost inresistible. The finish I want to see the lady of the house, said Iwan na followa {~\
the-wandering, gentleman" "I am "they"
. 4. | nowwered the lady, Andyed 1. You look mai 50 | porfnetly happy, and independent that I 1:48:09 | hope you will steuns me lekking you for sås:
owne, to this first, second, and third ponies. A forced entry for all Chian panigs entered at this meeting, except those suvered only fur the Hacks, and optional for subscription grimas i weighta
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anticipated death of two months part sho
Mrs Ayrton. had not been well, but it was nos Fast
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in her death
serious ending in
Ayrton esme of s
the 29th. Mrs
and left.
China, Her father, Cauch MacClatchie, spent his best years out
bore, behind bin yafusble works on Chinese philosophy Sir Harry Parkes, her unde, la a name calling for no comment in a let ter to Shanghai: Mi Ayrton's kindness bears and generosity were woll nigh prov verbial ever cheerful, orer bright, her society will be greatly missed by fer friends, and as to her family the ions in Irreparable Every heart here beats in minowrent sympathy with kir. Ayrton our respasted Consul, and with all his family fr this and bereavement May He who mad the heart give baits for healing. The Dally Nere, adda :- The news of the "deala se. Wenshow of Mm 17,
8. Ayrton on the 28th with was 100
Arion the way well kdown and very duterly bad and re spacted in dantis Wyery port in Chhin, and there is no one The new bar who took not heartily sympathize with hie sscrewing kurband, dhikari, kad other relatives.
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