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OHAIRMAN AND VICE-CHAIRMAN.

On the motion of Mr. MACHWEN, Reenadat hy Mr. DAVIS, the Hon, F. B. Johnsour was elected Chairman and Mr. Dalrymple Vise-Chairman of the Chamber for the year.

DI-METALLISM.......

THE DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, APRIL £ri, 1882.

E. Bazeland..

9. A Caldwell.

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A. K. Travers, (1034 yards). .................. 1 K. MeL. Young, (88 yards)......... C. 8. Barf....

A. Denisan (10 yards)..... T.J. Roland (81 yards)

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I. Hughes and S. A. Crick were also 2nd Prize, $5; 3rd Prizs, $3; presented by sort the next Enrish mail, and mast fivo 1:87, those of the Great Northers Co. Probably thay

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Colony might be lod, to believe that the trade ofiżanisation from the International, Moustarybosa lest except the $7,000 carried to scapense 1ft, 10ins., sad he was consequently pounlined MoLeary (R IFGuo (P. I. P.), Tapp Government will doubtless do something on the line betwean Chinking and Nankie, vilh

The Guairaan-Yes; it has been lost. Mr. Fo88-There is an amount at suspense soount Funderstand that is the balsana of $42,UK.

The CHAIRMAN-Yos. I have a list of the losses. These los as are included in the $150,000

Mr. Foss-I taluk they cannot be included in that. They must be included in the suspense asa unt

The GĦAIRMAN—Yes; the losses were written. into the suspense Bocoont.

Mx. Fose Tas profita were written into the mosse soooqot first, and the logras afterwards P

The CHAIRMAX-Ÿeo,

vicky meetings to be penalised 3 yards, Prize, Cap presented by Mr. F. 1). Sassoon. H. S. D. Jarrat F. Grimble....... -1. Haghes....

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R. Sampson, F. Lambert, A. Morris, g Horspool, L. Bard, P. Griuil, E. Lawmart nu B. Grimble, als ran with starts orging up to 20 yards. G. rimble a past all his opponents hofors half the distance was done, and won anaily, with Hall second.

indebted for this boon to the Eastern Į alties of stato." Two gentlemen of hire position- - any sickuoss on barred. And I must say it appear of the firm of Matheson & Co, to represent the to say some hoary claims have fallen upon ne petition for this event was very keen, but at house, 10 pusla; Mr. A. 1. Mawen, 1 yards, pablla

which will Lave to be provided for in this year's | hin second jamp Warzatt cleared 17 feet 9 Mr. J. T. Chator, 15 yards, Mr. J. J. Francis, Extension, Austosis, and China Talogmph and large moans, who recently paid their responta ed strange to me the Ereaativa of this colony opinion of this Chambor in London.

Company, who transmit the daily massage from to His Exenonoy, are said to have taken tho should have taken, no steps with reference to

Mr. Saar-Thero are not a great many accounts, They amonot in all to something inches, and nous of the others succeeded in 15 yards.

ABhough guine veteran, Trippwasewident of charge.

lints he throw dut so far as to subsoribs the resi obtaining some rodrome for these Chipons pas gentlemen hero who have had the pleasure of Jir. over $50,000, and have to a great extent alwayrecohing that diatases, the nearest to him being

Mr. Lamoiro, French Comeal at this part, left, protable sum of Fla. 75,000 batween kizara. The goigore, who left here in accordance with "our, MoAndrew's seqfiatutance, hat the recollection I seen paid ont of this year's resints. Several ghon who was two inchina bohind. At the ly very featuntly trented in the handicapping, awa, and that the initiaties should-svotohere of him is that he is a most suitable man, a salvare olaims are now panding, and thadiroat:rs last necating Doman was the winner with 16 as the rowalt prored, for running in good style, here on Monday morning, the 7th alt, by the position of a Chinese who, in the manips of Siata inken by this" Chamber. I sea happy to mast cautious, thoughtful, and proper person to fourly expect a fair return in respect fest inches, or 11 lakes less than this your lio won the monelly by some top yards from French mail storm to take an is now post of pay and enjoying at aflos under Government Me.still wages to grow rioh in the parsuit of say I have received a letter from a friend of the offes, if he will nocent, it. I have great of a in due course, which will reduce 100 YARDS FLAT RACE-Winsor ne presious the Rav. FC. Sehbing, who was second, with Consul Genstal for Frames in Calcatta

martinga to be pensified 2 ride. Prize. Foss third.

Louanico was deeerrolly popular in this Colony, legitimate trads, in peculiarly open to this form mine in Sydney, who says tho matter has been pleasure, therefore, in seconding the Chairman's the tones Botnethat, besides which an insur.

anoe company has brought an sotion agains? » Logal Cap.

300 YARD FLAT Race (Handioop) Handi. and the Frauch solar durvive la Chica loses of inuendo. Thom neod be pe doght, baravot, brought Lefore the Legislative Council, and proposition

enp to to declared after the Quarter Mile by bla tanusferazen to Irlin, one of its most that sil Cands which Bod their way into thi he has strong hopas some compensation will The motion was then put and carried ous, san.lighterruan for loss of geuds by frá du the 8th February, 1881, whilst on board bis barges in

Flat Raco. Prize, German Jap,

doomplished Chinaus dobolors. It is possible, gaffare of Tea Txang-tang will be judicionaly and COMMITTES, arantually de xwarded to the Chinese sufferers.

F. R. Finhor (10 yards start)........

zowerer. Mr. Lemúre tavy, some day eptum to honestly expended, Thero is another question soarsely relevant to The Committee for the coming year was than Viatoria Dook, London, and should the decision H. 84. D. Jarrett....

The runners wien included A. Denison, H. J.

She Far East in another onpacity.

A report ronahs us from Tisutain that, of the the repert, but which I think will be of public elected by ballot with the following rusait be given against the lighterman we may recoror

-Major-Conseal. J. N. Sargent. C.9. arrivad five tol÷graph-statióna hetwinn that port and interest: We have all heard or road in renant Mesara. Kyrie, Dalrymple, Jackeon, Ponsnooker, something like 519,000 lost by the same disaster. Godgo, J. Sampson, and H. Satspson. The

The folloning also ohmpstod. A. Caldwell, born on the 31st ahíma in thủ P. soil O. steamer this, thron are kaly to as loss a long as the speeches in the Legislative Council and we have Hoppins, Johnson, Sassoon, Kahn, and MacI am glad to say the Company is doing wall los got away wall together, but Hazeland and. soon in the Gallo a list of twenty ratepayers who won.

sinos the commot of this year, and Caldwell gradually drow away from the rost, the and F. Bureau (seratob) C. R. S. Batif, A. J. Kaskyn to php over the commund of the Troops reseats of the line is disappointing? Wither APO supposed to be the largest ratepayors ́in

Mr. MACEWEN stated that he would be loay avery effort is being made to extend the deld former mort whood of Caldwell, and of the floish Easton. J. J. Bail-Teving. O. R. Farao, and in Chim and the Stenita-Stilegunta, His Ex-the report itself is trustworthy or not, we have the Colony Tast list draws a contest being the colony shortly and suggested that tho of operations in sneh diretione as will lead he breasted the tape warly a yard ahead of big H. Sampson 2 yards), and J. Huseland (30cellaneg Gougeal Donwean going home na pro. an doubt whatever of the entranthase of the East tween the rates payable by foreigners and those gentleman having the next highest numberofentato ny safe and remunerative risks as possible, Haghes was about two youts behind Caldwell, yards. The Llicapping was altogether extra motion. Major F. Garder, of the Sad Battalionasigand as a reason. In the first place the co payable by Chiago. When I first read that horli po placed on the anmmittus in his steam happy also to say that the prospects of and the rest close upon his heels in a claster. Farrant in this as for neither to scratchath Lansbirà Borisont (late 8 Prat), mercid public aes not onerangal to inaks freo fiat must any I thought it disclosed very

The name of Mr. Mackintosh, who had the business in rat la ristra from Jackow and The time was 17 seesmis, that of 38 Anderson me, nor those plaud antwhore not thom had he has ben appointed Amidont Militarynan of the line, all talagrana erept Consaler the ghost of a obna Fisher, with the splen-Secretary in Major-General Sargent, arrived on teaving, we are assrud, to ne through the. interesting nuts, which showed that the Chinart biglast number of voter, was then subuti the North gamerally for this soasou promise well last your boing 10 3-5th a

Yande at Tantala This of itualf in sofaisut to nese were acquiring confidence in the prosperity tated for that of Mr. Maulwon the Can Londen risks are now confined to basiness with TuROWING THE CALCKET BALLWinners at did start of 0 yards, kept Lis feed so the finish, with his chief in the Kashgar.

prorinna meatings to be penalisol 3 yards. and won with a pson of about few yards from We sero fo losen that intelligenoa. Im accountformach. In the noncoil plana thora scams India, the Strait», Chion, and Japan only, and myof this place and a permanent interest in thẻ | mistoa,

the hairy louaesTMChat daring the past two year' Prize, Cricket Bat prosented by the Hong. Denison, who paised Rowland, and took second bean received, by wire from Singapore, of the un doubt that the tariff-rata la tos high for all Isad. But when I came to see the ago that a88

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place noir to finish.

sadden death of Mr. A. L. S. dol Agaike, Sonjor pracționi purposes. It la bo' shower to say, na made of tboss figuras I felt very great surprise.

resulted from risks in other directions will not With these remarks I move tha

SOLDIERS' QUARVES MILE RACE-Open to all Marino Ofear in the Hongkon Past Office. Mar Correspondent Insting byrved the other It has bean stated, ne' appears in

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Siltiors in the Garrison. Lat Prize, 870: del Aguila left her by the last Peach muil today, that the prions aburzad ure no hieher tant Gord Kimberley, which was pablished a few

report and recourts be passed, but before doing | so I shall be very glad to answer any’qasstions, wooks ago, that the Chiuuse tre not only the

Mr. Fo-I eo nothing in the report about

almost immediately on lits arrival in Singapore, Jaro not, but thay might be ovan lower, an 1 yol H.B. Lieut. General Donora. most numerous but the waglihiest ratepayers in

Grean (Baff)............

He had been for nearly twenty year in the ho much to high. In the same contination we the Colony, and we hate hoen led by atterances Tae CHAIRMAN-Now, goutlaws, I have to the balance of about $42,000 brought forwal among the competitura. Ar the testing

Robinson.R. I. M.)......

service of the Post Ofe, and Bed in barneas, may aid that some of the tofagraph-pupils t.a'u- from a high quarter, or isther those outside the intimate to you that we have received a copilast year, Are we to daderstand all that has Trosor was the winner with a throw of 99yde,

He learns five childten naprosids for, but the al by Mr. Batts at Tionisip are abject to maka 5yarda This, however, proved no obstacle to

Simpson, Mituss and this place is rapidly passing ont of the hands Standard Association, whoss object in the alio- nesemt?

aut foreign superintendence Their work aid his winning again, for at his first throw, he (Baffs), and Hidrow Enginears) also compete. their behalf. of foreigners into those of Chinese, and that cating of a universal bi-metallic money standard.

sent the ball far beyond the other compacitara, Molary ran to the front at the slack, and The prospectus of the Lanzon Sagar Raining to be very gool, the line between Tientsin aid foreign interesta hore as in a state of decadence. Thus subject of bi-metallism has been protty wall Now, I venture to say this list, when proporly routilated, and I do not know that wo in this

Attempts, and at one of their subsequent throws held a good lead of all his competitors, till with. Company, Limited, has been issued. The ospital Tain having prozed to be lid, aut to have dil they powe witbia many verds of bin, in about 150 y is from the tape when Green, is $700,000 in 7,000 surces of 2100 oseb, to be hitherto lasted wall-Daily News. examined, as published in the Gazette of the 4th Chamber are at all agrood upon it. There may

-It is, we think, possible to fad in tho Peking Travere thos tock tha ball again, and made who had hann lying about fourku, bogau to dear fully paid up on allotment. $.500 of the ebaren Marel, hos ne signis anges whatever. The per. bo come to suppose that bimetallises would ons boss rates are-found-there-insy or mayben-great-boon to the world, and there are others

other fine thron, this time clearing 103 yards, up, and catching his man as thog entered the have niteady been subscribed for, 500 na ratarved Gazelle of 25:5 January, where a Memorial on not be the owners of the property In respect of adroute mono-metalliem. For my own

The second best throw was that of Young, 8 straight, beat him very cailly. MaLasty was for Manila, and for the remaining 1,000 applica the Nanking murder one is published, an indi gaits pumped, and at the fulah Robinaon just tions will ho vescived from the shareholdere iucation of que reason, at least, for the dissatisfac which those rates are paid, they may or may part, I mitat confess I have not arrived at any

verds 2 fost, Barff had the third phos. 120 YARDS HURDLE RAUR-Winners at pre-pasand him, Time 1 minute 32-5th seconds. the Chias Sagar Refining Company, Limitel, fion felt at the coadust of Liu K'an-yi while not be even the lesse holders; they may be, and very decided opinion upon the subject, but it

10YARDS FLAT RACE FOR BOYS(Hendioap). Mezers. Jardino, Mathoson and Co, are the gadis. Tiogray of the Liang Klag. Although this probably are, in many cases simply the col sortainly appears upon the first rooding of the

·G. Grħablo (samtalj....na maafine

ral agents and the concern will, we believe, be subjach did not appear in the Gasella buforo tae lectors of the rents of the Ioperty in objeota of knis nososiation as if something might

worked to a certain extent in conjunction with the 80th of Desember, the facts of the once waria 10 respect of which-those rates are paid. Now, be done at any rate by agitating the subject.

business of the China Sagar Redding Company, doubt known to the Emperor's advisere s consi I think that statement as it stands forth There are certainly are very influential

“Mr. Elə Kai, barrister at law, mas, on the 2941 dorable time provlansig, and it the conduct of has put forward a fallssy, and I have been appended to the airoular, and I suppose that

Mr. Foss-Would it not be advisable to give

ult, on the motion of the Attorney-General, the late Viseray was on a par with that ascribed furnished by my friend Me Afford with a for them gentleman have given the matter their ser. figures which will show a vary different state of ints consideration. In Chin bore, we are tacno. the secount of the working for the year? $42,000

admitted to prantias at the bar of the same to him here, the people at Nanking are certainly things. Mr. Altord han obtained far me tha metallist, our currency boing silver, and the wars caeried forward and there is no account

Cuart of Hongkong. The Chief Justice sail he to be congratulated on bis removal. might say for his own part, as well as for Mr. The tolegraph is tõing rapilly orfended ove Crown rental payable in respect of the whale of mabject. Fes not occupied maab of the attention of it. the lots of land owned by the twenty of the people here. As far, however, as the mattor KIRK=T; Lk it is cory good

Instics Bowden, that they were artramaly China Aliuc has bons laid by the Great Nar pleared to have the opportunity of welcoming the Telegraph Co. four Chinking. to Nau- ratepayars, and I sad these lots amenat to goes, seeing the names that era apon the airoaler, advice, and we sball follow it in future.

No other questions being pat, the CHAIEMAN

Mr. Ho Kat, as they understood he bat distinking; this is to be extended to Wahu, élecca it 176, the Crown ropta being $32,209.99. perhaps some of the members of the Chamber, or

gnished kim olf acneidersbly in his examinations will be carried on to Hankow by the Vissey of One forsiga firm pays 31 per cast, of the it might be the majority might wish that the moved the adoption of the report, which was so

at bome and belé à saholseably in equity. They the Liang Kiaug, Li Han-chaug, Some of the whole rental. 79 lots are owned by thros Chamber alioald forward a subscription, and conded by Mr. McCULLOCK, and carried quant.

wers erfreuely pleased that any of the Obines stations between Chiakiang and Tientsin ne to Europeans with a rental of $15,714, and earcl itself among the members of the Associs. mersiy

The competitors ales inninded H. E. Baily, residents should so distinguish themselves, and be slowed, as there is at present insuficient em zeu- tion. I only throw this out as a inggestion as 97 lote are hold 11 Chinese with a tal of $16,493 whila six of the Chineas held this paper haa bean sent to us, and there are some

F. R. Fisher, and H. Sampate. Baily, Fishey had great pleasorn in Polcondag bim Heployment for them, which is not earprising. her, and Estou ran abreast,until the commesso.

was sure the gentlemen of the Er would feel Wa bear from the North that the Japauces no property at all. Now, ever if the persons natos te it which we know very well, and

the same sentiments.

ore watching the Chine warlike preparation ont of the scoond lap, when Baily shot in thero named were the nominal ownora of thought this would be a favourable oppertunity

On Saturday vaning Mr. William Hyde, with great care, and take drawings of every fork front, with Eastoni lying sscort, add Fisher these grounds we know that many of them are of ascertaining the feeling of the Chamber.

aplain of the statuer Pernambuco, died at the areated, and all particulars. Both oantries aro third for a lime, but the latter was soon mortgaged and mortgaged to foreigners. But Mr. SHARP-I do not think, gentlemon, wo

afterwards passed by the other competitors. Civil-spital. The deceased was attacked by showing the greatest friendship to each other. the list in print of fact has no significance at should let this sabjoot slide altogether. I was

and Penny took third place, which he held for paralysis while between here and Saigen, the effect More Corsan goaths are to arrive; thay ara all. We have only to consider the fact that asked to say something about the matter at this back, only he had got leave of absence for four the great local banking corporation here, whose meeting, and my reply was that I know nothing months.

some distance, when he got in front of Easton, of enustrekte, and when the Fernambuco arrived wall connsated in Corn, and they are really The motion was thon put and carried.

and then passed Bails, ca al dil Easton here on the 24th alt. he was at once taken to hostages to that Cores may ostry cut China's ospital and reserve of $7,000,000, all practically about it, but the object of theAssociation possibly Owned by foroigars, pare probably only a few is to get the, abject canvassed and talked Co the notion of Mr. WILLIAMSON, seconded

soon afterwards. Baily gave up when Sampson the Civil Hospital, where he gradually sank, requests; the pretext is their education, but the hundred dollars rental and taxes, to know abonk We have a silver orrrensg, and it has by Mr. CHATEE, Mrs. H. Smith and L

passed him. And the faster then closed upon and diod at 7.50 p.m. on Saturday. The funeral Chinas Goterument are little about their edu

(sation, and would prefer that Cores sanubro- Easton, and after a short struggle took took place at 4.30 on Sunday afterness, and that rate paying is no adequate tast of been sadly depreciated in volas, as anyone knows Hauschiki, were re-elected auditara."

The CHAIRMAN-That is all the business

second place, rauing in very good style many friends of tas lato captain gaid their main as it is. To foreigners Li pronobes that the foreign interest in this colony. I do not who is going to carry his fortune home to Eag hesitate to say, with regard to foreign latoroste land. I do not see how this merceat pan possi- before us to-day. I thank you very much for

a much lesstood the lead which Penny last tribute of respect to his momary by following he is trying to open Cores, but if she is ever And assumed, but he had nearly shot his his remains down to Happy Valley, Captain opened it will be through pressars from Japan, in China, that ut qu period of tursign intercourse ble bar ne. If we can get our silver coined, your kind attendance.

Mr. Pous I wish to call attsution to one of

bolt at the bad of the fifth lap, and had to take Hyde had been engaged on the cessat trade for and not by Li, whame great power, morenwar, is with China has the amount of the mpient and and pay our debts in silver, that haing cor only

Article 77, clansa 7,

a breathing walk. Still be kept second place several years, and was well known and mah rodonsidered to be andermiced in Paking. wealth prosesser in the aggregate or individual currency, it would be to our advantage. The the articles of association.

We hear from the North that the manager of JJ. Bell-Ircing...... $ for the greater part of the Inst und until he spoofed. ly by the forden fens engaged in that poor dollar has sadly shrunk from what it says If in the opinion of the board the basi

Jumping commenced at 4ft. 6. son Irvibe was displaced by Easton. For the meantime

--As-about-noor-on-Saturday, the 25th at the the China Merohnuts S. N. Co. has been actered trade boan geester than it is now. The was when I came to China, and I am getting Dess of the Company in acy year be such volume of trade in their bands bas never boss anxions as to whether I shall have anything to not to warrant the payment of interest was the first in fail, as he knocked down Panny had been plodding along in capital style, troopship as lett this colony on route for Singa. to prohibit the railway from renning; tha arder greater or more profitable, and foreign interests carry home with me. If we were to send 350 or at the rate of 212 por cont. per arnd the splint at 4ft 8in, sed did not abeceed in and was a very long way io front, winning at pore and England. She had on board the head wust have been given by Li Hung-chang; this have never been in more prosperous state es subscription, I do not see what harm could be "on the "prațil supital it may dering getting over after another trial. Hugher failed the finish by olat 50 yards in 5min. 10eas, be- quarters of the Royal Tuniskilling Fasiliare for is the effect of the Connor's memorial and is Singapore, besides a number of invalided and time humiliating to J. The Chinese bore ara dia- (applauso), Tisore kas unquestionably Bean dons, sad we could then at these influential" such your reduce such eats to such lower at Aft. 10in, and Jarrett went ou jumping antiling hoertils applauded as banished.

arpired men for home.

·B great amount of native trade between Chinwa people at home fight it out amongst themselves,amonat as it may consider desirable for he cleared "5ft., higher than which he failed to CONSOLATION, 120 YARDS FLAT RACE-Op vmbarked for Singapore:-Liest.-Cal. Geckles, said that the memorial to the Throno is got The fallowing officers oussing the memorial a good deal, and it is I think that get. Last year this event was won by W

to all competitors who have not won a prize. Capt. G. B. Michaelson, Lasuts. W. S. B. Levett, up to find an tonourable way of ratrast sat of and Chinese developed here and on the Hon. F. B. JOHNSON-I la not propass to go "the interests of the company."

Prius, Cup, presented by Mr. A. Coros most of which of pore scossarily fato the mysteries of bi-metallism; only wish under the present constitution of the company Darman with a jump of 5ft. Sşin.

J. F. W:Chazlez, 8 Mala Young, E A Sanders the Kolping wines, as. there le no coal, and if falls into the hands of Chitars, owing to its to say, in few words, that entertain a very dif-you pay the interest before yrat natually know

(adjutnut), C. J. L. Davidson, J. L. Armitage, they are stopped by the Emperor's order the intricacies but we know the greater part of ferent opinion indead from that of my friend wast the outcome of the year will be. The l

and S. Badolifo. Capt. Manners Kerr, shareholders cannot complain.. It is true that no that trade is catried on by foreign capital. I opponite (Mr. Sharp), as to the depreciation of forestis payable the Birt December and the 30th do not wish to draw invidious comparisons; I liver. My impression is that the depreciation June, and the socounts are handed to the shire. only desire to show the interest of foraigners of aliver has been an almost unmitigated boon to and the interest of Chinese are one. I cousive all the trading interests of the East. It has it is to forsign skilled enterprise and foreign opened up trade which otherwise would have been capital in eo-operation with the immense in forpossible. It has created a great trade between dustry, the undeveloped aptitudes, and the nata. the countcies that use silver as their ouersney ral resourons at the disposal of toe. Chinoso that and the countries that ass the gold standard we must look for our common prosperity. I fully that otherwise would have been impossible, resoguise the fact that we are indebted to oar The subject is far too dep ons to be discussed, Chinese friends for the mainstay of our prosperity on sa occasion like this, but we must all feel that in this place, and I 'hoge ander every anncessive if the value of our dollars bas been depreciated Governor not only will their wants ha consider. we should also take into account the enormous ed, and their opinions taken, but their prejudican rise in the value of real estate and all dessin even respected, but I cannot acquiesce in the tions of property which is now taking place in the language of falsame odulation towards them Ext. The main use at the bottom of that indulged in in apme quarters, and I say those riso in value I consider to be the depreciation

Mr. Scorт, proposed the re-election of the Hou. E. R. Betilios aud Ir. Williamson as dirvos,

Mr. FUNG TANG seconded,

Mr. Foss askal if Mr. Belilios was noming back again.

The CHAIRMAN said Mr. Bolilina was coming

Along the Tanusrs also C. S. Bart, JJ. Ball-Tering, C. R. 3. Payas, and G. A, Caldwell, A good start was effected, and the lot cleared tto first hurdlo alcost simultaneously, Payne fall at the shurd hurdle and was out of the cages Ms Price Winner of In-Prize and Jarret bad by that titab got well shond. at one nocting to be penalised 100 yards; He increased his load standfly, and won easily at two mealing to be ponalised 150 yards.

Prize, Garrisna Cap; 30d Prize, Cup. by several yards, Grimble being segund, with

W. H. Penny Hurbes pressing a glose. The time was 19 seconds, Daanian's time last year being 18 1.5th

A. J. Bosteo eccende. BOTH FLAT RACE. 200 YARDS.Age under 15. Opsu to Bureponas sehool Prize. Cup prosented by Mr. T. G. Williamson. G. Grimble ...... H. Arthar H. Holl

B. Sampson, F. Lammert, J. Grimble,, L. Barff, and T. Wallace also raz. G. Grimble book the lead from the first, and running in excellent form, he rapidly put a long distance between himself and his competitors, winning at last very easily in 26 1-5th escude; Arthur was savond, with Hall a good third, HIGH JUMP-Winners at previous meetings to

be pozalisod inches. Friso, Cup. H. Sti D. Jarrett (581) T. Hughes.....

tren 119 FIAT FAce Prive Cup, presented by His Excellaney the Administra

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G. A. Caldwell.....

J. Hazeland

T. J. Rowland .................................

holders some three months afterwards. Weak it not be desirable to pay the interest at a time

F. R. Fisher was the only of her compatiter after the board meeting it is done so in all other companies-and then the directors world As soon as the gun was feel, Caldwell at once see whether they could pay 1 per cent. Now ren to the front, whilst Rowland assumed second you pay 12 par cent, without knowing wheiber plans with Hazeland third. Caldwell kept the you bave cared it. That would require az al- lead, which he steadily increased, in this and laration of the articles of association, of ovuese, winning in a osuter a long way ahead in luia. think it is a subject worthy the consideration of secs. In the meantime Hazelaad Lad taken the directors, because you may notually be borton-asennd plass, with Rowland third. ing money to pay the dividend when you barH INTERNATIONAL TUG-OF-WAL-Eight mon 'n aide At to be pulled over. Nationality uut earned it. There are many of the shars.

to be deciled by that of the father)-Prize, bolders who would agree with me in saying they would rather receive a smaller rate of interest Ladies Paca

ENGLISH Gaumay. you thought it pecessary.

of silver and the industrial activity it has The CHAIRMAN-The directors will take the

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of the Army Pay Departout, attached, Mrs. coals have come down. Then some say that the H. do . Perbes and 3. Hazaland álab -PAN, Forbes at first lonel like winning, bat ho bad Geddes and two children.. and three shildren of Manager of the China Merchants' drove up the to give way after out 50 yards had been covered, Lient. Windrum (who remains behind for a short shares to Tla 280; so, thinking it was a gbrious and Rowland took dicat pisce, which he main-time), with 109 usa-commissioned officers mud thing, the people in Peking wanted the shares, tained to the fish. withing by atcut two yards man. 10 womer, and 14 children of the Royal and therefore broked up the Memorial. Others from Duaison, witz ist at the second Inniskilling Fusiliers, and nine Chipsse servantseny that if it has to die ansy, the corner the

The following will be conveyed homo:-Lient. f botter and under the ples of an Imperial Edict place from Hughes at the finish. OBSTACLE RACE. Over Bouro-1st Prize, Gamble, 1st Norfampteushire Regiment, Lieut. otherwise sarely the great Li, proud as he is, Cup..pressted by Mr. T. Jackson, Bad Johnstone of the But, and 76 time expired who cannot brook to bavaany of bls schemos at- Price, Cup,

and invalked man of the Inuiskillings. Royal tasked, would have not given the ordor, to stop Artillery and Royal Engineers Basiles these running the railway roady.—Merdury woro Mrs. Hall and Mastor H. Hall, ad Mfrs: Manners Here for England, and Capt. Thank

F. Grimbe..

C. 3. Earl.. A. Denison....

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The other runners wore . A. Caldwell, G.ray, for Pang. The troops left the Murray Tomlin, and lowland. This was a most Barracks shortly after wine o'clark, and marsha amusing event to the spectusers if not to tho to the Murray Fier, being nouempauled by the campotitors. The obstacles in the course were bad of the Buffs, which played them off, striking

TIENTSIN.

9th Marcb.

Two or three days ago the Haikuan Taotsi

who tell them plain and wholesome truthe aretiralated. I therefore think we are componented, matter into ooùsidecution, and I am sure we will rationalities faced no othar, the opicion of the of a most formidable description. About 20 op "Ault Luog'ri," as the departing troops brought be a ferei mes from Poking. Tas vola

by the inorsanad value of the possessions we

their best frienda

The CHAIRMAN-If no other member has ayy remark te mako I will put the motion that the have other than silver for the nominal deprecia- rport and coconuts be adopted and pasand. tion of what capital we may baya in our books

Carried quinimously.

zominally as allvor oupital. I apologise for Mr. SHARP-Belors you go on, Mr. Chair making these for remarks on this entfect, bet man, with the farther business of the most.I merely wish to express wry own opitiou that ing, I should like to any one or two words the depreciation of silver has not beon the evil with regard to the treatment of Chinese pas which my friend seems to think it is. sengers on board the steamship Octan, to

know what the opinion of the directors of the Hongkong and Shanghai Dank might be.

that the rulers, those high in power and author ity, are greatly awayed by there. I am quite sore, however, that the action which has been taken by

addressing the legal Government, and in com- do soything. municating with the Colonia Odoo at home,

the Chamber of Commaros in Hongkong in

When the sights representing these two

a sizare of silk embroideries, outrals, sto.,

do just what the shareholders expect.

bystruders was mostly in favour of the Germans yards from the start there was a pela across being towed off in boats by steam latuakes, the enfantail goods is said to be about. Tis On the motion of Mr. McCULLOCH, seconded who were considerably the heavier team. The the source, jabout a foot above the ground,

After a long period f inmurity from snof74,000. It is said, "but I repeat the nur with by Me. VERNON, A Fots of thanks was oorded man in the English teate were lighter, and bad ab which had the erased under, then some outrages in Hongkong, the residents have for all verre, that the foreign owner of the goods altogether inferior appearauso às te etrongth. At yards farther on was a raised platform of a considerable time noted upon piener within had not provided himself with a transit pass, the start the rope was strained, bol for soms bamboos laid parallel to the verse between the waters of this colony as a thing of years neither had be paid lebin dues. If he bed had a Fazards did not move one way or the other; which the luga of the cotetitors slipped to one by, before the pork had advanceda ang transit pas be would escopo Tetin tollas and then the Germans were carried an inch or two, the ground. Deyeat this, after a fight of thing like its present well unloved coalition. Forversely, if he had no tenait pas he inaurrad but recovered and again lost their grand. Onos hurdles, was a kick framework of bamboo which Formerly, as it well known, it was not an af. the tibility ta local faxation just sa if he had more they picked up their lost ground, and i had to bo olimbed over, The after another together extraordinary great to hear of sons been a Clinomag pure and simple. The lacident

to the ChairmEU«

HONGKONG CIVILIAN AMATEUR ATHLETIC SPORTE.

11th March.

The confecation of silks, anamals, eto, from

The CHATEMAN-There is one point left for which Mr. Johnson has referred. I happened discussion, I think. If our property is to rise and of the Civilian Amateur Athletic Club took place the line. Lirat. Windram, whe caseled the lang pegged dean to the ground, under which it though of late years, our water potion, and these tests to unite o firm about squirt mas On the 23rd ultimo, the sunnal athletic sporta hegan very gradasily to draw the fogliah toward digit or two of hardli was a net aluat 23 feet vessel beior pillaged by plates it the harhnar. is worthy of nation, as it confirms to carrent to be down in the colonies at the time of this silver fall, the question comes to be, where is it on the Chicket Ground, and wore in almost orory Maglish,in tos totimaalled spon his men only as possary for the euanges to wriggle in and generally imprevail ondition of the scentists are likely to therefore, quietul, Patina foetus eccurroner, and had concepportunity of forming to stop? If anything could be dose by a society way a success. The wasther was fine, while the to hold on sad lag bsok. When, however, Oape, wat mong the states, and beyond those was of the shipgina bave kappily rendered such ochorial, and, therefore, unaful, or in an opfaion as to the way in which the matter has of this kind to bring about sa nezement of the athletes were protected by friendly glade from Newington, the Captain of the team, was row of arrols with Liv onde hncukod sat, through Carnous simust impossible. The semas ferrading, the nature and ends of which has been besu regardest. The fealing thero against the nations to limft, no, it rem, tia fall in silted, the rays of the san, which have lately been sobie drawn nearly to the line, Liont. Windram entied which the competitors and to 1988, appearing carity which this long period of immunity bas much debat not wombiefietary is a sense, do Chinese is a very strong ons, and a vary cowardly some good might result, but, if silver gees of what powerfal. The apart affurdod was very upon the English team to pall, and they rea one, and is held by a largo portion

on the other side like millors, having go well gendered has been a little shaken by an act of of seisuse is not unsatisfactory in a be- the dropping from time to time, where will it end? working men. It is not sympathised with in sud therefore I would advocate having the indeed all the events were well anntexted,

which they nourly lost again. At the next

The case is only Febing there was no good reason why a Danish sny degree at all by the better informed, the thing thoroughly ventilated, and I think this and though the absence of some of the ental heartily, gaining two or three inches covered with flour in getting through the bar. piracy which was committed in the harboat be, as if Brilish, French, German and other petitors of former years from the colony caused hesve, however, the Germans were drugged Tola. Grimble oloard the first obstacle the close under this shadow of the toro, on Tues; Treaty-power traders are debarred froui ontoring

most rapidly, and obtained a clear lead, bot or day, the 8th nit, af-andnight more sultantial, and that class of people who Chamber might sasist the scolety in London. the time of some of the events to be not quiles. should be the meat influential. But to strong is Mr. SHARF-Wa have three of the principal the power of the labouring classes is Australis books in the East reprosentul uure. I don't good as last your, yet there were more cases in forward several iuotes, and then in story soccos passing the and Bar was close upon him, small one of its kind, the pirates consisting of firm should be allowed to have a fat trade all to

lol Inst your's record was beaten. The file pall the Germans wore brought nearer and after a false attempt at climbing the bamboo about half a dareu Chinese, and tho pirata itself Rose was a notable inatarios, for though last year was hailed with almost frantic abwering by the something by falling buntong from the top of generate dicendants of the pirates who onc to the line, and ultimately over it, which result frame, they were both together, sirkts gained oraft a sampan which it is believed the de Tas CHAIRMAN-If you will allow me I will the redenbtable Badger was the winter, the partisans of the victorious foam, omozga: whom, this songitustion. He did not hurt biarself infested this island stole for the purpose. Peking has been brought to a orditable and take it for granted the Chamber is indisposed to was then 5min. 35seos, while in sec. and those of the Germans, and indeed all the by and having scoured a good lead, be leaped The proy marked out for seizure by these reseals satisfactory scnolasion. Tae owaur, who is a more than Peasy took for the mos yesterday standars the most intense excitement prevailed. the inter rening herlies al got under the net, was a pull-away bost lying just off Masses, respectable resident of Hongkong, proved that winning at the finish hands down. It must,

Wonchai. bis personal papers were in order, and gave valid Mt. MAGEWEN-I think it is a matter that however, ta boras in mind that last year Roiger

SCOTCH T. IRISH.

through which he wriggled more quickly than Jardine, latheson & Co.'s godowns will have the hearty sympathy of the might safely ho left to the Committee.

The next maton was batwoan Scotoh and Iriala Bar, who was sened, and faished the race she boat is No. 1,649, and belongs to a mon explanations, on which the Total ordered the Was penalized 100 yards. Travers was again best classes in the Australian Colonies, and The CHAIEMAN-The Committee hase о

to the fare in the farewing of the cricket ball, teams, bet the latter tarned out to be composed long way that, with Bat second, and Denises named Cheang Tai Hi. The boat was anchored goods to be released on payment of inland fares

of all soldiers and sailora One or two among the loss behind him.

off the Fraya, and the owner, with his wife, a only. It is evident that a sharp look-out is being they will feel that we are strengthening power to aubsoribe.

this year heating his last your'e distance by about Bontoh teats refused to pall against any but a At the coecision of the sports the prizes boy of 12 years, and a obili of these year, were kept, and foreigners who make purobases in their hands against the people there. I had

Me MacEWIN-Wall, I make a proposition four yards The tug of war, the event watched civilian test, and when at length they were por: were awarded to the successful coupotitors hy sing nuleóp, when somew bara còar médulght the Peking will in future lo well to obwin all required little illustration before me there, aus day, of that it he left to the Committed to decide. the feeling which exists with regard to the Mr. FOREST seconded.

with more interest than any other, after two naded to overcome their objections, the Irish had Mra. Donovan, with the exception of the Ladies other best cams quietis no alongside, and the doos morts before the goods are despatched for Chinese. While I was riding iú sa omnibas,

Mr. Davis-I think we ought to take into Delish team, who though lighter than ground. Upon this a soratoh team was got up by Miss Gordon, and the Administrator's Frize, Bleeping nocupants, Chapng Tai Mi fought brave protected by a transit pass will not Lave Ro splendid and most exalting contesta fell to the taken umbrage at the deles, and walked off the Parse for the tug of war, which was prosented en hoarded her and quickly overpowered the Tisatsin. Probably the first seizure of goods Chicauan got to, and a gentleman of spenderation whether the Chamber does not by either of their opponents, proved themselves to pareatly rospectable position tried to impede this endorse the viare of the Association, which ba in better condition, and though the fight apot in it, as may be kingined, used to pell

yu the spot, aut thoughs some good men were which was given by His Excellency.

ly in dofonee of his little property, but he was ontgood so ending for the real owners. Every one Chours were given for the wetara Tripa on with knives, and marcilessly beater until he is glad to see that the Chinese anthorities are his way in getting into the omnibus, and he might be a position the Chamber might not like poared to be going against them first on each together, and collected at a moment's notioa, his receiving the prize. for tho Vaterans' Fan was incapable of further resistance. The other now more vigilant than before. If they would said as the man was passing him, "get along, to ononpy. The Association seems to have d

çoasion, their greater staying powers told in you beuta," so that everyone in the ear could definite programme, namely; to endeavour to the end, and they triumphed sidst perfectly they were not able to make any effectual stand for Captain Newington on the presentelion to Genupants of the boat were. Barnrely bound, and take some careful notes about the taxing sintion

Branco me, a fellow countrymann of wine, the fall in silver, and by aabsoribing the Chem. Eastyear the Scotok team was victorious, and the to pri into the old, and after a short struggle, for Mrs. Donovan, the Ladios, and Hia Exool.attacking party took both boats over to the official will know what to charge, an owner of Thegontioman then said, "Edonot wish to say soy-bar andorses those views. If it warau individual het ware kasten by the Irish too. This year they found themales on the wrong side of the loney the Administrator. thiur against the Chioso. I believe they are an it would be a differout thing. It seems to be axcodingly indestrime race, and very valuable it is a mattar rather for individuals tha acoes of the affale was vory mnou eultanvel, in Australia,” but I su quite sure bie policy for the Chamber. I have no very detinile by the selection of music which the band of the was changed by his attention being called to the optator, but I think it is a great question and Haffe dienaarsd fact that the notice of the people in the car had one we ought not to commit ourselves to unleas been attracted to what was, at any rate, a brezol we are satisfied it is one that is worthy of our

· of boapitality on his part. I think, Mr. Chairman, sapport.

we bave only to analyse the relations between the Homa Government and the Australian Colonies to believe that the Government at home will faol

The CHAIRMAN-Well, I will put Mr. Mau Ewen's proposition to the nesting at any rate.

that the little colony of Hongkong is doing well dissentient. in the notion it has takon in thle maltor, and in

in regard to the gendust of the Australian polonies in attempting to exolade the Chinese, they have suctioned, simply from force of urgency from Australia, the passing of these

THE CHINESE, INSURANCE COM-

PANY, LIMITED.

Line.

Ireland was anropresented in the content. The

FINAL PULL

HONGKONG.

-Kowloon side, Deer Teim Te Taui. There they code will know what to pay, and if, further, all -stripped-their-prize of money, clothing, and taxes cold be pominuted by one inclusive pay- everything they could conveniently takes away,ment, whtob should be recognised and final, anch securing property which the socupants of the good world be done. The foreign. Customs se The final pull tetoun the Booth and English teams for vistory was a matter of the greatest The past fortnight has been pretty lively, haat have stated to be worth 570. At place vice could arrange a simple ayatem of osllection, not far away from this apet, polies that would be immensely beneficial to both tax- intarost to all pretent, sad again when the rival

amusements huing plestiful and official obauges sheer en daty saw about half a dozen men on gatherers and tax-payers. the ground, who gave the stowards some work in was favourable to the Eoglial as theic opportřed bere on the 28th alt, and assumed the office they took to the water, and he lost sight of theru. would be cordially given.

There was a large concourse of spectators upon sights faced each other the balans of opinion important. The Hon. W. II, Marsh, G., the shore, and he went in pursuit of than, hat Government does not acoupl the assistanso that keeping them out of the course, and the stand nants were the heavier team. At the frat

It is a pity the

18th March.

wan wall filled with ladies. His Exsellonoy the start the English gained a faw innkes, hnt of Administrator Major-General Sargent, C.B. There mer aro believed to be the pirates, and if It is now known that the disinclination of tho Administrator, Vice Admiral Willes, C.B and subsequently lost ground, and after a protracted arrived on the lat. ult., and to assunto, that is the last that has been as yst heard The motion was than put and carried with one Mrs. Willas, Licht, Geroral and Mrs. Done struggle, they were dragged right uptothe line. gommand of the troops; Dr. F. Stewart has of them, for at present no arrests have been Chinese fandom and tankerner rather parcial The Hon. F. E. Jonnor mored a vote of rou, the Hon. Chief Justice and Mrs. Phillipgo, Lient Winderm now called upon them, and they rainstated in the post of Acting Calarial-Bawade to other occupants of the stacked disinclination, as the Cantonese nad other n

Mr. Justine Snowden sad es. Snowden, Commanfally put their strength upon the rope, and retary Meers. Tonnooky and Dussor wit

was unray baro parlost confidenos in the forsigu innovation to be strongthoned. The Hane Government de which he had songsged the affairs of the Clam- sivil, ontak; and viilitary cHeera wors present on their lost gronad. The Soolel foam then ralian Athletic sports were held on the 23rd mit polico, and the woorded" E strengthening their bands, fer their bands need thanks to the Chairman for the able way inmodore Caming, RN, and a large number of recovered in two or three heaves a good bit shortly go home on leave. The Amateur Cici 6ampan at once conveyed information to the tives who have had much contact with torowode

to the Governmont Civil Ecapital as soon rises from the feat that the various Guilds not desire to qcurrol oatright with the Australian ber during the past year, which was carried by the ground.

doubled their efforts, and drate their opponents and were largely xttosdet. The Italinu Opers as possible. There it was fuzed be had three bave not yet prepared their oppbet ces or antonies, and baring clearly exprazead their views | aoclamation.

In a few wooks arrangements The sports were under the patronage of His Ex-unpleasantly near the line, but the tide of battle Company have given a unuber of performance severe outs on the head and another on the right cryptograms. Dellency the Administrator, Vice Admiral Willas, onde moes surged the other way and the captain, at Theatre Tical, some of which were very suo-arm, besides souw nasty bruisins, giving altogether will be made that will enable the sender of mas C.B., Lleut. General Donovan, and Commodore Loggo, having got, too dicse to the man behind desful, and other ascents boys her evidence of very merciless headling. His consage to communicate by abbreviated farms Caming. The following geatlemer acted as

vided. The Chamber of Commergo held their dition, however, is not considered serious, and no agreed upad. Then is hometar reason to sup him, his strength was lost for a moment as ic stewards-Capt. Tracy, RN, Col. Parnell, C.B., took a hold farther ahead, and the Beatsh west annual meeting at the City Hall on the 22nd fatal result is anticipated. Next morning the pose that the Galids of bate Shanghai and measures. Tint the dispatches, which I rend The annual mesting of the Chiness Insurance Lieut. Col. Gerides, Lieut. Col. Papillon, Lient rapidly forward towards the line. A little later nit. The Luzon Sagar Refinery Company. Li-police fond & bout with no occapante moored Tiantais are, or at least wore, incliped at first to carefully in Australis, to the Governments of Company was beld at the Company's Office. Cal. Crawford, Liert.-Cel. Hebson, the Hon. E. age had to give us exhausted, and Zia teaia mited, has been floated during the fortnigh to the pier ut si Sa Teul, and this is believed discourage the use of the band wire, because Quesneland. Victoria, and Southern Australia are Queen's-read, Hongkong, on the 24th March Hyrie, Hea, F. B.Phaeon, Messrs. C. D. Bottom were then drawn over the line abama. Tas the proposed islegraph line between about and the attack and which it is also tirught they eat of the Guild councils, and, as you will

The Kwanging aathorities have approved of to be the craft with which the six men made it would tand to raske native traders independ moat anmistakeable in the strong language which There were present Messrs. W. Reinera (obsie-ey, H. Hoppize, T. Jackson, A. P. McEwan, and sheering was immenso, for the excitement ofer We may we a pop you. Therefore I think that man). T. G. Williamsou. G. C. Scott, Loo Tuk A. Mavor. The committee was composed as fol. this contest was if anything grotter than in the Kowloon, ind it is intended that- tas work of stole. Five men have since been arrested and easily understand in Shanghai, the Chinese taken by the that instans which have hana Checng, Fong Tang (directore), B. B. Falish-laws Rev. F. C. Stebbing. Capt. F. A. Newing. Bret one. Lieut. Windrum & excellent conching putting up the wire bail be commenced almost brought up before the Police Magistrate, and combine by tale while the foreign traders om- taken by this Chamber in sileripting to stand walla, V. U. Rocha, E, Foss, J. Y. V. Fernox, D.on, Capt. Howarth, Lient B.F. Holme, Liont.J. of the English team stood them in very good stead. The Manil Comercio says it is officiall, some of the stelen goods been found in the pos- pels with asch other. In a few months by use forth as the champion of these defenceless man McColloch, J. T. Chater, A. B. Vancher, Charley; Lisut. Q. E. Book, Mr. H. Fiachan,The teams wars composed as fellow- under the circumstanges whish bave been Dar. George, W. Leggs, A, OD. Gonedin, Meng Rea, the Hou, W. M. Dosus, Dr. Clouth, Mosais. A. rated is the lushing Recount which Captain Wy Sing, Fook Yuen Long, We Hang, Lee Sing, Coron, H. Foss, W. Hynes, B. K. Leigh, H. J. Cast, Newington (apt.) Webbor has given of the way in which even a Kar, Tam Pan, Lee Tong, Sea Ubes Nam, F. Trips, and H. Wodchoose. Mr. E. Mao-Lerfonaek Inok, water itself was denied to thers poor Chinese on Pow Chow, Poon Sai Tia,, and D. McLaurinkoan was indefatigable as Hou. Seuratary. Mr. J. Sampeon board the steamship Ocean, merits and will re(acting neoretsry).

W. Hynes was a very judicious startar. Capt... Westby, eeiro not only the sapport of the best classes in The CHAIRMAN Baid-Gentleman, the rapors Howarth was time keeper, and Mr. A. Coxen and T. Davite. the Australian oslonies, hat the support and contar thu phat year has been in your handa for the Bev. F. C. Stabbing so ably fulfilled their E.0.Cottel some days and with your permission I will take porta sa julgas that Capt. Deano was not called | 9. J. Moris. it as read. The directors much regret not to be puphs to carry ant the functions of his office as able to pleso a more avearable-report-before-forma. The sports comanenood at two-volock Rev. F. D. Stabbing

J. J. Fruscia. you. As you well know, the past year was as follow-

zideration of the authorities at bome (applause). YEW MEMBER.

(in the proposition of the CHAIRMAN, scended

by Mr. PODSNBCEES. the election of Mr. A. Coren

is a member of the Chamber was confirmed.

REPREAKNCATION IN LONDON.

ous of many disasters in the Cirpa Ses, and PUTZING THE Saori-No follow. One Hind, the Company, as was to be expected. seeing

a large portion of its business is confined to this.

ENGLIAL

.

Ilentenant D'Aoth. :

BURATOR

A. K. Travure,

7 foot run. 16 lus. shok Prize, Bankers

agios.

Cap.

A. Sillor.

H. Nel. Young, 30ft in..

E. K. Ligh

1-

A. Freis.

9. A. Crisk, 25ft. Bin..

T. Hugbon, 27ft. 8in...

The CHAIRMAN-The next business of the particulae quaeter, sufforad to a considerable ex- Chamber is to express an opinion as to what tent. And then again, shippinie dianstees un the gentieniau in London syould be a proper person count of India have been unusually suvetu, in 00TO- to represent the opinion, of this Ubambar. I da ral of which the Company wasnnfortunate sangYoung took the last throw of the firee, and not know that the duty of representing the to be interested. The failing off in the nut reipt boat both his competitors' throws, and neither of opinion of this Chomber the British and of premis as compared with that of the previous them in the two other attempts allowed managed Colonial Union might be very acceptable to your is in a great measure, accounted for by theto reach the Itanos, Crick bying second bast. some gentlemen, but still thero le que gentlemso reduced tariff of rates of promis la respect of local with 27 Feet 8-laobes; Young-then made another I should like to nominate for election, though risks, which has been in force díres the com.throw and covered 28 feet 9 inches. whether he will accept it or not I do not mencement of 1881, brought about by keen com- Love JTMR--Winnern of Prises at proviens Fnow. He in a gentleman who has been long-petition in this business. Gentlemen, it is my counasted with China, and who took au intorcat duty to supplement the report now in your bande," in the affairs of this Chamber in its earlier days. by a few remarks. You will observó that the 1813 notance he was not chairman of the Chamber amount carried forward is very small and will at one time, bef I know he was connected with not cover the losses which have had' to be mot it I would propose that we invite Mr. McAndrew, since the beginning of this year. We are sorry

meetings to be penalized 6 inches. Priso, Cap presented by Hor. F. B. Johnson,

H. Bt. D. Jarrett, 171t. 3in.....

I. Hughes, It. io

1ERMAN

E. Goorg (captnia).

J. H. Smitt..

H. Bolaer. K. Muller. Baron Voronction. Liou loans Krausso.. Chief Engineer Hampali. Conical Von Mollvadorf.

SOTJIE.

W: Longe foxptain).

Mel Yooby

E. Buruia

.".

Inspector Liniesy. Inspector Mackie.

MoCrac

J. Kry

H. McCalls.

In the fanl tug, C. J. Hirst took the plan of Mortis in tlie Fcglish tean, VETERANS FLAT BACE, 120 YARDS (Handi- eup).Open to all 30 ventand and upwards. Winners of opeu erunts at this morting to bo penalised 5 yards for sach win. Prize, Cap, presented by Mr. C.-P. Chator.

H. J. A. Tripp (22 yards start)...

Rev. F. C. Stabbley (3 yarde) pagas II. Fose (8 yards) .........

The other are were Me H. do C. Forbes, Beratola; Capt. Howarth, 3 yards; e. R. L. Symbs, 4 yards; Mr. B. F. Smith, 4 yards; B. Fraser-Smith also competed. The ecm. Mr. J. Morris, 8 yards; Mr. H. A, Woda

J. J. Boll-Irving........

at once,

eession of one of their number. The case was reported that on the 13th March, in the district remanded for further evidence. of Lepants, a young woman, fifteen years of age, gave birth to tea zona and three daughters. Four of the a obildren are living, in a periect state of baslih,.-

CHINA.

SHANGHAL

of codes and daily experience, all unfounded but. not vazatural suspicions of a nevelty will wear away. I have been told that at the outset of the China Merchants' Steam Co's enterprise pre- judícen izinted, and for a time foreign regenla had a preference. The unjust suspicions in this A telegram has bang received anenacing that

cass have long disappeared. Suot manifestations the steamer Jamions Castle h-broken down in One of the latest additions to the Chias Mer of suspicion are not now or peculiar to Chien, as the neighbourhood of the Snor Gaunt while on ohians Steam Navigation Company in the steamer you will rooliast. the dogged retistance of the ker passage out. Her crank shaft is broken, and known as the Wycliffe & ftur boing overbooled, people of British India & the loxy of neons- The return-papers were regarded a first there will probably be considerabile delay in her repainted, &c., she bus in out of the Old Dock tax. arrivel hero.

with a new name Sho will henceforth be known, step towards a forend melat or canfeention, and The Ha V. H. Mann, C.M.G. and Mrs. under the "Ileagon Bag" as the fung-patowing to the popular resistance thatex had to be Marsh arrived bara on Tuesday avorming, the2th Courier.

repealed. alt.. from Sung by the Mussagories Marl

17th March. A privato letter bas been received from Li

An order has boon Traund stopping work at the times stomer Saglodien. Mr. March was sworn Ching-foug, sen of the Vienroy of Chilli.saying io sa Administrator, woud De. Stewart as Asting that Bila Excellmmy's mother has not only per Kai-ping tusa. The objection stated against Colonial Sour Cary, in the afternoon at the Lefortly recorecol from her lato illness but is bettor there in the memorial to the throns was, I under- gislative Council.4.

than she bug over Uson for the last ten year. stand, that foreign methods of mining go down.

The Open Staam/hip Company's Ateamer We may mention also, with respect to the charges into the vitals of the great earth-dragon-Chi- Agamemn, which left here on the 23rd ultimo brought against Li Han-chong, the Viceroy of mass methods only take his kids-use he is carried among her pussougers Mr. C. F. A. the Liang H, whose geest La Ching-fong now unemy, in fust angry. Casegooatly the late Sangatee, Duty Rogistrar of the Sepreme is, that, so far from Two Tsung-tang being bin Empras cannot rest quietly in her grawit is Conrt, Blieriff of Hongkong, and Organist of St. avonsbr, he has undertaken the investigation of therefore necessary to cease farther operations John's Cathoden. Mr. Sangster goes home on the matter at the express request of the Visory of that sort. My ora impression is that this year's leave. Io will be mask mised in xausies of Chibli, who feels saro Usat Tro-will not ne be will only be a temporary celestion of operations,

iroles, and by his numerous triends.

Comes a man of honour in so serious and delicata and that the Viceroy will carry the matter on, Monita has now been included in the Meteo- an affair.

seems to me almost a test case of necessity. rological Register published in another cola, We hear from Chinose sources that the Vice If after all the suscessful prosecnsion of those (received from the Harbour Master), sud adds roy of Napking has already begun to levy co-extensive works to the present, and the im- considerably to the value of the record. The tribations from wealthy nativos: for "the neces-muodiats prespetual great results they must now