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FIRST DAY, THURSDAY. 18ru Dressur 1386.

FIRST RACE.-12.30 pm: "Junior Scolle.” For Single Pair Scolling Boats. Entrance, 53. Distance. Ons Mile. Frise," Brakers' Cup." Three Boats to start or no Race. Open to any one who has never won & Scalling Race 22 Carna er Japan.

SECOND RACE.-1 P.M.

For Henry figs palled by Kuropean Non-Com- missioned Officers and Mer of any Regiment or Corps in Garrison, or by Europess Mon- bers of the Police Feres. The Boats to be approved by the Committha, Timo allowed for Ours. Distance, One Mils. Extrance, $1 Frist Prize, $15; Second, $5.

THIRD RACE.-1.30 F.N. *Jackson Cup."--Opea. For Four-Oura. · Dia-

tance. Ons Mila. Estrange, 85.

FOURTH RACE.—2 PLA

FORMOSA FOOCHOW...

Messrs. Kelly & Walah, 8'ghai, NINGPO

Messrs. Hall & Hoita. SHANGHAI.. SHANGHAI......Mcesre. Kally & Walsh. NORTHERN & Mears, Hall & Holts and Kolly RIVER Ports}

Well, Shanghai. NAGARART Messra TLC, & J. Trading Co. HIOGO, OSAKA Messa, F. Walsh & Co. YOKOHAMA....Mosara Kelly & Walsh. MANILA.........Mosara. Disa Puertas & Co.

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TIN DAILY FRISS, WHONESDAY, DECEMBER 15t«, 1886

have disappeared, but the discussion would A largo elephant's task was picked up in the bave been conducted with a more correct Jungle near Bilam last month, says the North appreciation and perhaps a more favourable Borneo Heraid, and exported thores to Salu. This ivory weapon of offonoo, of formidable view of the policy of the Government. If dimensions, wax menured by Moru, H. B. Dan- the Government simply throws a Bill before lop and Captain Bosston Its length was wety | eight in obez, elvennférence at lats twelve inches, the public without a word as to the why oral wolght tider-sight pounds. It had tha a wherefore, leaving it to the nawepsperátorearence of having heen lylug in the jungle for give the keynote to the discussion, nothing many years, and it had evidently taken the fofor Botto time to eraso the jungle, refuss which is more likely than chat apposition may arise bad oollooted on its surface. which timely explanation might have abota”

The Penang Gasella mys:-"A matter of dis to be unnecessary. On all grounds, there-ension in Datch oqmmercial airoles in the fore, we think the statement of objects and ponasal of the erosion for Steam Navigation In Netherlands India. The concession granted reasons should he made at the proper time.to the Netherlands India Stoam Narigation And while dealing with this subjest we may Company will terminate in 1990, and a new also auggest that what is wanted when a state-contract will be fixed in Java The Amsterdam Chamber bas requested that foreign competition

ment of objects and reasone is asked for is may ba azoluded, this being to the interest of not a statement that clause 1 provides this, Datok trade, ebipping, and industry, and is also alause 2 that, and clause 3 something eks-advisable from a political point of view. Such the clause inlf being read as the explanaraqaset is thoroughly Dutch.. tion. This is the course anally followed by Mr. Acasoro, who appears to overlook the fact that the members can read the Bill for themselves. What is wanted is a state Mesars Bohroeder Frèras and ment of the policy in purauit of which the

Bill is introdrond, cot an explanation of de tails and routine with the questions of prin. ciple thrown into the background,

Tour Mr. Ch. Dupont BANGIOK... Messrs Ramsay & Co. SINGAPOEL.....Mesara. Bayle & Co. PENANG... Messa Mayaard & Co. COLOMBO........Mesara. A. K. & J. Ferguson. CALOUTTA...... Messrs. Newman & Co. STORET AND? Mossrs. Gordon & Gotch. BRISANE MELDOORNE...Messrs. Norten, Hargrave & Co. LONDON........ Mr. F. Algar, Ülement's Lane. Lorno... Mors. Street & Ca,30 Cornbill, LONDON.......

Morera, Bates, Hoody & Co. LONDON. Mr. W. M. Wills, 151.Cannon Bt.

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Tas BADEWAN CUP, (presented value Tle 100; for all saboription Grifflue at this and prorious meetings; weights as por soale; winners of one race 7 lbs, artra, of two or mara 30lbs, extra; entrazice 85. - Qus mile.”

Bash

The day of armour-plate protection ure, in of foreign people and their custome would not be mixal up in their religious processions. The the estimation of many thinking man, coming to architecture of the Siamese has been grand also, a close. The gan is victortons all along the not only in olden times as may be witnessed in line, and the increased speed given to the torpedo- the rafas of former cities, but even in the last boat, taken in conjunction with the destructive 1hundred vasrs; in very many temples are to be affrianey attained by the torpedo, makes it a soon specimens of srohitectural design, which are matter of very questionable policy to spend smok well worthy of contemplation by artista

large sums of money as heretofore "upon is During the last few days we have had the last dividual ships. The future of naval warfare is at of the festivals for sure weeks to come. On the present very hey, and it bahores us to exhaust 22nd instant, the saluting of the King's ancos every manne of fading out what direction Laval tore took place. From morning till afternoon development will take. It is for Grout Britain salutes were fred by the men-of-war in port wad to load and nut to follow in the race, for tho-em- at the palnos. At 10.52 m. n slight shook of pire of the suas is ours, and we must keep it. earthquako took place in the direction of,from N.E. S.W.; chi Siamose say that nothing of the Pazzzylvania Courts, he once lost his care by When "Thad" Stevens was a young lawyer in this kind has happened In Siam for soma forty, what he considered & wrong raling of the jades,

TRE HONGKONG Cur. (presented); value $200; for all Chlon ponies; weights na par cale; winner of the Compradora Cup 7 Ita extra; outras.co $10. One mily and a half Mr. D. E. Sassen's Cladiator.........

POLICE COURT.

14th December.

BEFORE ME. N. G. MORELL-INNES

A MUTINGUS SEAMAN,

vessel, on the 13th inst.

1

Amidios Ginetti, an Italian naman belonging to the Italian bargau Frafalianta, was charged with disorderly conduct on board his ship, and threatening & Marini, the chief offer of that Meesra. Lens, Crawford & Co. have forwarded

The defendant was ordered to work, but ze to us for sampling somn sigarettes of a brand fused duty, and Capt. G. P. Bobinfing, ordered which we boliers is new to this colony-Genuina that unless he did burn to he was to be put in Kavels." These cigarettes ara maanfsotared icons. He still refused work, and on an attempt Malta, by the same makers as the universally being made to handeuf him he ran below and own and popular bread, the. Raisar-i, come up armed with a duugroans looking kinfo We have found the new amekea light and ex- and flourishing the weapon in the air he threaten- ceadingly pleasant whift, and can confidently re-ed anyone with death who should dare to ap- commend it to the consu noza of the grateful weed prosch him. The chief mate than desisted from It bars a family resemblance to the Kaiser-fir attempts to handouff the man and exported Ifind cigarette, with rather more flavour, and to the captain, who wont ashore and get the seems likely to become quite as well known and Police, who disarmed and arrested the defendant. largely smoked,

Fined $15, and in default, committed to prison to three months' hard labour,

ANBAULTING-AN INFORMER-

Chung Ayan, shopman, was charged with having aasaulted an informer named Werg Ami, on the 13th inst

years past.

Fer about four weeks the king is exported to Disgusted, he banged his law books on to table make his nostomeil aronrsion for three to four picked up his hat, and started for the door with weeks to the coast or inland. As all sachame vigorous weeds in his mouth. The Judge. cocasions His Majesty in ascotapanied by quite feeling that his diguity was nailed, ross im. a number of Prinson and Kobias, and most of prussively and said: "Mr. Stevens!" Mr. those remaining behind take the chance to make torous stopped, turned, bowed deferently. excursions in other directions; and the machinery Mr. Stevens," enid the Judge," do you inteul of Government so far at level as to paying out by oh nonduct to express your ocntempt for his court And Stevens, with mock seriousuaą. from the treasury" is nearly at a standstill. festivala and exeursions, the Sinnces are bray No, I was trying to conceal it your Hoseur !" In the little time in the year not cenapied by Answered: Express my contempt for this court making projects for the pleasure of their king. The manis for collecting postage stampa mema to gain the satisfaction of their lords, and for to be gaining more ground then over in France, the benefit of the people. But how little up till writes the Faris sorospondant of the Daily now has been achiered to advance the well-being Telegraph. Among the most famous collectors of the people, and truly I skuli in coming weeks in France is a man who has orar millian post- Lavooften uocasion to illustrate certain questions, age stamps preserved in 150 richly-bound us railways and slavery clains for money are the volumes, and another who keeps two clarks on. order of the day,

ployed in albasifying and arranging his onormous The desire for "Jastico" seems to get a little collection. Added to this, there are in Paris stronger now among foreigners as well abant 150 wholesale fras employed in the trade, Siamore. The Siamese Govorament some sight and one of the best known of these bas lately months ago imported a first rate lawyer as legat offered from £20 % 240 for certain stamps of drisce to the Government, and graciously allow the year 1836, Tuscan postage stamps dated him to make a few dollars, heridas his solars before 1000 will be paid for at the rate of £5 in private practice-und so the monotony of cach, while stamps from Mauritius for the year Bangkok life was now and then interrupted

Palmerston was travelling north, on one oces-

Prospoots for the Bagatta which, until the last day or two looked so rosy, are now dealcedly The Garman ganboat Wolf, Captain Jaesthke, nick. For the Chairman's. Members' and American Cup Rig only three or four boat will left here yesterday for Canton.

compete instead of sic, as one or two oarsmen have The Tamaris bringing, we note by the Times, fallen sick, and thore has been much squabbling

The complainant said that a short time since by a libel oase, but also questions of literstaro 1847 teto £90, and French stamps of 1949 ars SAN FRANCO. Mr. L. P. Ficher, 91, Merchants 42 non-commissioned offlers and saggoes to join and contention aszong the rowing men as to the he gave information which led to the punishment and jurisdiction on me before the Consale . quoted at el casă.

taking in of substitutes. One stroke declinos to of a nomber of men for gambling at No. 227. | bunsis. For instance the Siamese claasion, anme the 31st Company Royal Engineers in Hong- make use of the fifth mau hp picked at the outset, Queen's-road West. On aloudsy right he was of which were found so indecent that pious sion, by rail. He purchased a third-class fight. and the otherscbjret to his boring anyone else, in an opium divan at No 242, Queen's-road West, American, who intended to become Missionary, Ht his niger, and entered the coach. One of the We romind our readers that Tenders for Bends the pure man was willing and in fit condition to smoking opium, when a gang of about to men laimed and obtained damages for being engaged empings called the attention of the manager to of the Chiness Imperial Government 7 per cent, row, if somewhat accomplished as an Ourimmas, Caso in offer him. He made his escaps from the in a printing office where this kind of literatura the fuck, remarking, “ What shall we do if Lord Silvor Lean of 1888 close at 4 o'clook p.and this resulted in objections to other place, and ran for shelter into the dafendant's was now and then printed and aoki.

Palmerston riden third-class Everyone will to-day,

Gras with G man short taking in sub-shop. He ran upstairs, and the crowd surround- A case of compitency of consular courts was follow suit, and no tiest er second-class tickets stitutes. There are plenty of memburu will- the place outside. The defendst then dragged yesterday before the Brush Consular Court will be sold. The manager thought a moment, ine and evou serious to cow, many of whom him down by the queue, and kicked him out into Dan who had several troubles in the Danish he took two third-class tickets handed them bave trained hard, but this spirit of anti give the street, where he fell into the hands of his Consulate, summoned his Conent (a British sub-to two chimney sweeps standing on the platform, and take throws them all out, sed leaves three onemios, who gave him a terrible boating.

jeot) for slander. Some rather too strong ex- and whared_thera into the coach whore Paims- bnata to compete the cases where there are mante The defendant was fret $3, and had also to prossione sore said to have been used. Júdg-aton sat. Palmerston looked up, and immediately than enough men to fill up the vacancies. Foss-pay smsads to the complainant. He said of mont was given for the defendant. I hear a comprehended the petition and the motive. Ar- bly some arrangement may be coise la before the course he turned tha, mun out of his shop when appeal will be made to Singapore. The question riving at the next station, he purchased two Regatta, otherwise the abuse named threerages wil hy came in there. The Globe of the 4th ult. says: "Wo`under

ls only my far of interest, whether a Danish first-class tirketa, took the sweeps out, and Consnt-boing a British subject-can be brought nahered them into the first-class coach. The stand that Sir G. F. Bowon is about to retire ba akora of all interest. The Griffins and Extra from his official position of Governor of Hong-fours, also, are looking rather dubious, and will

before a tribunal in the event of his having retaliation was appreciated on the part of the keng, and that he will apply for his pension fa

not be competed by more than two or three

slandezed the abarantar of Dane ? At all events railroad managers. bents. Glass, Grimble, and Sampson's boats are

it seems that he cannot be brought up at Copen the nsvni conITRE."

scratched for the Chairman's and Members'

hagen before a Court. It is to be hoped that the un races and Glass's sad Sampson's in tho

Stamase Goverment will also engage a French American Cup Face A little confession would.

and a German lawyer to make juridical proceed ings in the French and Garman Consulates live doubtless restore the greater part of the original

By too-Straits Times Correspondent. interest to this race, otherwise another ballet would be about the best thing that could be resorted to.

A.

LIMITED,

Go The Asset-informs us that the PME 8 Careerer oily of Sydney, with maila de From Sao FraLoisco to the 2016 alt, has arrived at Yokohams, and will mail for this port to day, the 15th inst.

HAVE NOW RECEIVED THEIR HEANON'S SUPPLY OF CONFECTIONERY,

XMAS

AND

FIRST SHIPMLYT OF, FANCY GOODS.

- NEW PERFUMES, NEW SWEETS, NEW CHOCOLATES. CUT GLASS BOTTLES,

For Non-of-war's Giga and Whafers. Distance, One Mile. Entrance. Bl. First Prize; $15 Second $5. Time allowed for Dars,-8 GLOVE AND HANDKERCHIEF BOXES,

couds por Our

FIFTH RACE-12.30 F. M.

Parase Cup." For Double Sculls. Distanos,

"One Mio. Eutraneo, 35.

SrxTH RACE-3 P.M.

'Griffis Rac For Four-Cart. Chinese Cup. (For rowers who have never faced a starter in Regatta). Distance, One Milo. Entranos. $5.

For

SEVENTH RACE. 4 PN. Men-of-w''s Catters. Distance, Oxe Mile. Entranos, $I. First Prize, $15; Be- rond, $5. The for Oam,-6 seconds per Our.

EIGHTH RACE-1.30 P.M. Tho "Chairman's Cup For Four-Ours. Distance, One-mile-and-a-half. Entrance, $10.

SAING RACE.

For Man-of-war's Boats, any rig. Entranea, $2.

First Price. 990; Secund, 810. SAILING RACE.

For Morchaut.ships" Boats only. Entrance, ŞA

First Prize, 330: Soerná, $10.

YACHT RACE.

for lounge. Cap presented by the Victoria

Recreation Clab.

SECOND DAY, FRIDAY, 17TH DECEMBER, 1996. FIRST RACE--12.30.X.

For Gigs pulled by European Non-Coraraissioned Ofters and Men of any Regiment or Carpa

Mile

FOURTH RACE.-2.30 P.M.

Entrance. 81. Firal Prize, 320;

BASKETS OF CONFECTIONERY,

CRYSTALLIZEN ERUITS.

4.,

CRACKERS. Lo..

Sco

A. S. WATEON & Co., LIMITED,

HONGKONG DISPENSARY. Hongkong. 25th November, 1886.

The Daily Press.

HONGKONG, DECEMBRE 151, 1886.

On the occasion of a certain Bill being pro

hope that some considerable time would elapse before the Bill was brought on for second reading, to allow opportunity f studying the Objects and Reasons, which

It is requested that ownore of steam lauaobés will keep behind the starter's launch at the Regatis during the progress of a race, instead of upside the competing boats as has been the

prestles in formor yaars.

...

In the last number of the Graphic is on ill- ustration of H. M. S. Bender rauzing down a sun-fish on the Coast of Japan." The incident took place on the 13th Jane last, and the sketch is by Mr. C. W. Colo, Peyrasstor, K.N.

and verifies Captain Beestou's statement that

quicksilver exists in the Segama district. The Incality of the find is sitasted above Pulo Itok Bata."

of the next London seasou.

PUGNACIOUS seamen.

Jahr Nicolan and John Anderson, Russian seamen, wo sach Sued 50 cents for disorderly conduct, fighting in the streat.

CORRESPONDENCE.

(We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinion

expromed by ovir Correspondovita.] MISPLACED-CONFIDENCE.

YO THE EDITOR OF THE DAILY TRENT.” St-My name appearing in your issue of Sa- turday last must be my apology for asking you to insert this letter.

fidence.

SUCCESS OF THE BERESTURD MEMORANDUM.

wwwwwwgacm

The statement that the Duchess of Albany contemplatas marrying again is probably correct. Why should sho met marry again? She has not by any weus reached the prime of womanhood. Even the Quinea, who is opposed to second mer ringes nudor ordinary circumstances, must r cognias the fact that the young widow of Prince Leopold is not bonad by any consideration to r9- main-lo her prosent coalition. The fature husband of the Duchess is Prince Fanir de Barriers, the owner of large estaton in the South of Eussin, and it is said that he knew and fell in love with the Princass of Waldeck-Pyrmont long before the Ducs of Albany appeared t Waldeck The Prince has considerable in-

the 9th November the Metropolitan Opera

House at New York blazed with glory, Biuca it was closed it bas baor put in apple-pie order, aud every prospect foreshadows a season of excep- tional success, artisty and social. The initial

Sheba," with Frauleins Brandt and Lehmanz in

* Mildred " writes in the London Figara- My youngest brother is in the consular servion of his country at Tokyayand from the lotte bo sunt me by the ant mall it would seem that the

A well-informed London correspondant tele. Prince of Wales is shortly to become the posses

graphs to the Liverpool Post-Tha heason that At the mosting of shareholders of the Hong Lord Charles Beresford did not make his 1- We are to acknowledge receipt from the local ser cf a new decoration of exceptional value nud agonte Messrs. Gilmos Co.) of a wall almance beauty. That he was to receive the "Order of kong Steam Laundry Company, Limited, held at pected great speech on the state of the Davy at issued by the North British and Mercantile Ia-the Chrysanthemem" I had road in the papers, the Hongkong Hotel on Friday, the 10th inst, I the dinner given to Lord Stanley of Preston at

certainly did object vory strongly to representa- the Mansion House the 'ather night, is a very Busace at the Bassian Court; but the engage. 22surance Company. It is furnished with a more but, from whst George tolls me, this "order"

I have it from mont, if it takes place, will not have the slightest able indiouter showing day of weak and of mouth. will be a most rara example of the finest Japanese tives of the Press being excluded on the grounds satisfactory and consolatory one.

art work. The Mikado has given carte blanchs, that it was the second half of a meeting the first his lordship hitself that his Memorandum which political significancs.

In the tideles, sun-warmed Mediterranean, iu soy for an expanse goes, to his kinsman, Prines half of which had taken place on the 26th Nomado sa mach stir roosatly has produced the One of the Pall Mall Caseite racont prize Komiten, under whose persaal direction the vombor and had been fully reported, and then desired effect in the mind of the Admiralty, and the coral bound lagoons of the Southern Oce corapatitians was to propound the most diffenlt Prince of Wales' decoration is being mads. again because I know that a large majority of that the Lords of that august body have accepted, or by the grave-clad barks of Burmese rivera, question. Das competitor asked "What is the Two of the very best workers in gold and pre- the votes would be simply represented by prox with a full desire to carry them into effect, the swimming become both a luxury and a cond nama of the list inhabitant of Peking." Ansioas stoava which the Empire of Japan dan les in the Lands of one of the Directors, in which proposale of Lord Charles. Berseford. He is so aature. Let those testify who remember the other asked How 10any inches the Emperor of furnish have been at work on the Prince's ass resolutions might be got through without well satisfied with the spirit his mileage autemueled urchina flinging thomsolves from China measures round the chost"

"Order of Chryasatherman" for three months any of the absent shareholders knowing what have erined in regard to his recommenda past, and the result is said to be well worthy of their vetes had been used to support. This Itions as to the improvement and reorganization: the bowsof boats in Malta Harbear to dive for and It will be seen from the advertisement in art reputation of the Japanese as an artistic considered nefair. Now, Mr. Editor, the meeting of the navy that he finds it unnecessary to keep secure the coins fang from the dook of some newly- day in the fetid, drain-polluted waters of the dock- For Yachts Over 10 Toas. Eutraure, $5. Tima posed for first reading in the Straits Logialelor clain that through the courtesy of Mr. nation. When it is finished Prinon Komiten is annsisted of ten shareholders only, holding ap further agitation, and now only intends to arrived vessel, or disporting themselves day after tive Council the other day, Mr. SHELFORD, Gilies the Pilot Fish will leave Fedder's himself to bring the "Order" to England, and amongst them two hundred and twenty-five keep the Board up to the measure of their good yard. Lat travellers bear witness who, with pre-

Wharf on the three days of the Rogatia at zoon ba is to be accompanied by his wife, a olarming votes, the balance of votes represented by pror-intentions. one of the unofficial members, *expressed a】ard 2.45 p.m. to convey visitors to the Flagship. Little Japanese lady, whose pretty face and still is being about four hundred, or nearly two-

The London correspondent of the Liverpool sibly bumurons exaggeration, have told na how, in Barmah. toddling infants can swim at which will be moored off Kowloon Point, au reprottiar oanbers are well known to the English thirds of the whole voting power of the meeting. Courier writes-It is anderstood that the least as soon as they can walk, and how a mother, turule the same wharf after the last rase on colony in Japan. The Princess Komiten, ladies This was a very extraordinary, and dangerous Admiralty contemplate messages which will in- ench day.

will be glad to hear, has not yet began to order position considering the meeting was made a pri relve at once a considerably increnand expenditos busy for the time to look after her youngant the river to arause itself with its playmates, and her dresses from Parie, and is having some rate one, and I think from what took plase artare on the navy, but the whole of the increase porn, will chefully and conduently place it in Hadji Bakar returned to Bandaken from the veritable triumphe in the way of Japanese plained later in this letter you will agree that will not necessarily be charged on the Estimates in Garrison, or by European Members of ware not yet in the hands of all the mem-rper Sogama at the beginning of last month, ostamas especially made for her Baropean was doing my duty in tas interests of absent for the ensuing financial gear. The policy of when she has leisure will swim ab among the the Police bro Distance, Cue Mile.bers." In Hongkong it is not, now cat-with. him Bå annees of gold, and some rary fine in work tó lenro Boylish, "nud.I do not hesitata [uk reporters. After the Chairman's paning which Lord Charles Beresford is our of the most and brought it to land. In such a care as this Enya the North Borneo Herald Ba brought journey Princes Komiten has also set tosily shareholders in protesting against the exclusion Ford G. Hamilton and the present board, af boling children until she has found her own Entrance $1. First Prize, $i; Becoad, $5. SECOND RACH-1 PM.

sidered necessary by the Government to state weinens of treat inundar, also some samples to predict that she will be one of this ranst in-speech one of the Directors in alinding to the influential membres, will probably be fanud in there on be but little teaching: swimming must litary instinet, developed by the constant cala International Rava.

Challenge Cup For the objects and ressons of a measure until it of doods. This is a very important discovery tornating lions-ar-abuaid I say "lionayo balance-sheet before the meeting, said that tho consist of a plan for raising money by terminate code almost naturally-shall we say from here- very ausaltictory position abown by the figures annuities for the purpose of at once putting our made up it, and tranacitted from gezuration Four Oars. Distanco, Ous file. This Cup

is the result in great measure of a misplacedoop-ships into a state of officiency, and of providing to generation. to be won two consecutive years before being is brought on for second reading. Formerly finally held. Won last year by the Bcotch. it was the practice here, as it apparently

In the Queensland Legislative Assembly ortajuly pleased, to hear a candid ornfession This is to be done, se to speak, with bor-

I was somewhat surprised, although for the adequate defence of our scaling stations An American paper says that on the night of Distanon, One Mile. Entrange, 310.

the 16th November, in the coures of the dabate still is at Singapore, to append to each Bill THIRD RACE.-1.30 PM.

on the Estimates, Mr. Madrossan said it would coming from the quarter it did, and I think that rowed money, bat it would obviously be of Boys' Race (open to the Schools in Hongkong.) pristed statement of the objects and rea-

A telegram in the Globe, dated Rone, Novore have hou noticed that there was a great deal of the absent shareholders particularly are entitled little use to plass the navy on a footing Half-a-min. Age 15 and under.

sone, but for some reason or other thie wanber 1st, says It is stated that the Chiance agitation is the Northern portion of the colony to have the proper application of this wisplaced of absolute efficiency unless it was intandad discontinued several years ago. Whether the Government will send to Rome at the end of regarding the Chinese mining on the grid sida, confidence carefully exposed to their viary. To to maintain it in that condition. To do that For Men-of-War's Cutera. Distance, Quotatement be printed or made orally by notify to the Pops the costing of age of the F-in the towns. He would like to point out to the later lettor assume the role of Acting Seerstary to the normal yearly expenditure, and thin addi.ipera of the new on was the "Queen of

Desomber a high official personage in order to and it had been taken up outside the geldheids effort this chjeet most thoroughly I will in a will undoubtedly involve a permanent addition Second, $10. No time allowed for Oars, the attorney-General, the proper time for it peror of China, and to pressut to his Holiness Promior the report sent to the South Australien to the Hongkong Steam Laundry Company tional sum must, of course, ba planed apen the the cast. It has become the custom of arpats of (Winner of 7th Race. Ist Day, to be excluded). is undoubtedly on the first reading of the the respects of bis Majesty and the Imperial Government by the Boy. J. B. Tenison Woods, Limited, from May. 1883. and tell my own tale. Estimates; but nother the House of Commone boxes to fit up ante-zooms for visitors. D: 0.

FIFTH RACE PM

family, The Chiness representative is expected who visited the Northern Territory recently what I have dose and what I have left undone, nor the pablie will grades the increase charge has lined the walls and calling of his bor and the consequences, when I think tho share if they can be scared that it will eftect the ob with red silk brocado and furnishof the apart "Lavice Paese. For Pai: Oars. Distance, Bill. The very object of taking the first to arrive here at about the date of the Emperor and who had experienes there. He had visited

One Mile. Butrence, 35.

reading at oue meeting and the second at attaining his majority."

the East, and seen the Chipsas miners at work, holders will be able to decide without hesitation jact desired. When the First Lord of the Admont with handsome ebony braccata sul furni SIXTH BACE3.30, F.M.

tars of unique and granatal pattern. Ex. Minia and pointed out the danger of allowing them to what handsome remuneration Cam justly de- mirsity introduces the Navy Estimates next To be Boved in 3 or 6-Oaret Royal Naval Giganother is to allow time for caseideration';

The Officers of the Gerrison have offered for mise on our goldfields. He wanted to know from serving of for the valuable serviess as Acting spring we may expect to hear him announce not for to Franes, Leri P. Mortou, has hung his box only a new departure in the matter of shipbuild with very heavy red silk brocade, which admira- Whalers, by Officers of Ships of War in and the statement of objects and reasone competition by the members of the Recreation the Premier i he had considered the ques Seratazy I have rendered to the Company.

Now, to return to the private meeting. Mea ing and armament, but the introduction of many bly sels off the white and goldatucco ornaments Harbour. Cup prosented by the Members of ought to form the basis of that considers-Club a Cap to be called the Garrison Cup, for a tion and what policy be intended to intra- the Hongkong Club.

Time for Darstion. It cannot afford such a basis at pre-mile and half four cared race. The condi- duce to grapple with the Chiness question, sures of a preliminary character were passed to minor reforms such as an improved system of on the oiling and doorposts. Jahn Jacob Astor to the disposal of the Company's property, bat education for naval officers, the formation of is has lined his box with vary heavy draped brocade, seconds per Oar.

tions are the same as those conncoted with the for it must ba grappled with-if not by the SEVENTY RACE- F.M.

sent, when it is not mado until after the oup gives by Ollicers of the Navy years present Government, by their sucess. Sir there not being a sufficient number of votes, the training squadron, the strengthening of our coal-set off by broad gald molding. There is a large For Men-of-ware Gigs and Whalers. Distance, consideration has taken place--if it take age, which was pulled a short time after the RS. W. Griffthy said he had noticed the agits-presaribed object as per the advertisement could ing stations abroad, better provision for the deVeRotias looking glass, in a handsome glass

bot be effected

fense of the mercantile ranrine of our coasts, frame, and old-gold plush sofa, two chairs and a One Mile. Entrance $1. First Prize, 315;

There was sue measure dealing with the share-and the ineroase of our naval voluintear force, bandsome cabinal · An expert, curious in such Second, 35. Time allowed for Dars, second place at all-for it is not made until the gatta, vis, that the officers select strokes, who tinu. but as far as the goldfields were concerned, are fodraw their crews by ballot, not by selection. he thought the laws were sufficient. The Chinese

"Atlas" writes in the World:-I am glad to matters, figured up the wealth presented by tas per Our. (Winner of 4th Base or Lot Day to moment when the puto la called for. The entries are already quickly filling in, though a were not allowed to go op to the now fields. He bolders' money for which I persume the proxies be excluded).

present sparse is eminently unfair to the mile race would doubtless be more attractive had raad the Rev. Tenison Woods's report with were specially obtained and the reporters of the hear that Lord Charles Beresford and his me-boxes in the Metropolitan Opera House sa EIGHTH BAGE--4.30 P.M.

vary great regret to think that the South Aus. Fress spocially exaludad. It was to cumshow morandum are receiving the cordial and unan- $720,500,000

The state of Tangier if the idea of a street Members Cup Presented by sabors of unofficial members. To say nothing of the than a mile and half.

tralian Government should allow such a state of $1,500 for certain spenis) and invaluable servicesimous support of his colleagues at the Admiralty, the Viator Club. For Four Oars Dis. unnecessary inconvenience and trouble it

The Florio-Rabattino line steamer Dominico things to arise. He would take care nothing of rendered, &o, &c. However, my ezt letter will and that his wise and well-considered suggestione

aneves pathways-wind between whiteräshad - tanes, One Milaand-a-half". Entrance, $10.

SAILING RAUN

throws on them in having to look up for Balduine in still mining, and nothing has been the sort occurred in Queensland. He could not show exactly what these invaluable serricas, ara already bearing frait. The sew Intelligence can be conveyed by narrow, unpaved or ill-pared, For All Open Boats, Chinese excluded. Bathemselves all the past legislation or the heard of her since the date of her leaving the any what policy the Goserament would amounted to. I would like to sok the question Department in practically organisel; the officers walls, windowless, und not offen more than Efters Singapore, the 28th alt. She is now over 16 days adopt, as it was a large question. The Chinese as to whether those shareholders who signed have been already selected; and is a short time or twenty fest high. There are srched doorways, subject and to ascertain the effect of the oat, and it is pretty certain some serious mishap Government had appointed a commission to visit their proxies were aware that such a measure was our Navy will, it is to be hoped, possess a power through which, when open, you can see into the to to brougat before the meeting or whether of mobilisation which is not surpassed by way of patio or court, off which the rooms give. Three various places where their countrymen were For Yachts Under 1 Tour. Entrance 55 repeating clause if there be one, in what must beva

befallen her; probably she has domicile, and no doubt would insinde Australia. this little business was siruply and setely a touch our possible foos. Lord Charles Beresford be glimpses into the patios, even of the poorest. Time for Tonnage. Cap prisented by the position will the unofficial members into dis broken down and bean driven ashore The cotomissions bad boon formally commended of the "Confidence trick" I hope some of them lieves that the morale of our seamen was never houses, are very pretty bis paints they are to Victoria Recreation Cluh,

cuse. any important question of principle if been here in fass than half the time that has to the Government hers, and when they came will respond to this and express their rows on batter than it is at present, and he looks with reddes the floors and blue the basements of the

equanimity on the future. the Government refuses to show its band elapsed since she left Singapors, as she is the Government would give them all the atten- the tranmotion.

fine, powerfal, host, and sister vessel to the tion in its power, and if it could convince them antil the moment of debate arrivee? No op commisdors ship of the fleat, the Rafaela Bubat that Queensland was a very bad country for them Boats.portunity is afforded for controverting er ting. The lossl agents, Messrs. Carlowitz & Co, to come to. they would do so. The question roneous statemente, if roforonco or research bare telegraphed to Singapors for information, could not be dealt with during the present eug- bat in that port they are equally in the dark as sion, and he hardly thought urgent necessity be necessary for the purpose, and even quas to what has cefallen the vessel. As we stated hat arison. For Mrchant Vassal Gigs- Distance, Ope

Mile. Entrance, 51. First Pria, 315; Betions of argament can hardly be thoroughly youtoniay, she had a very large number of Chinese coad, $5.

appreciated without a little time for reliec passengers on board, and a very valuable earge.

REUTER'S TELEGRAMS..

Theperformance of the cantata "Landa on " Professional Cap. (Opsa to orems composed of tion. In any conflict between the Govers-

It is expected that within six months the waing, sits, crosslegged, a grocer, let us call [SUPPLIED TO THE "DAILY PSESH.") Professional, Mercantile, and Trader Fours)ment and the uretficial members, therofura, at the Cathedral yesterday afternoon proved

The time between full moon in October and able to be laid between New York and Brazil which consists of black alires, dates, soft soup, LONDON, 11th December. full moon in November may be styled the holy by French and American companies will be in white batter-indented with many fager marke German Cap. Distancs, One Mile. En-the former, which is in possession of all in- great szeress, Mill was a treat to admirers of

working order, trance, Bio.

Mendelssohn's music. The Choral Society up- THE FRENCH MINISTRY. month of the Siamosas." The King, princes, no-

gugar, tea, coffes, sta, 'The main street runs formation on the subject of the Bill, and is, paret in grest fores, and with the assistance FOURTH BAC3-200 PW. To be Bored in Cars (20 to Naval and or ought to be, prepared to meet all probable of the Cathedral Choirgave a very fair the Ministry, assumes the portfolio of the Minister and other useful things to the legions of priesta. I don't know!" said he "But Ithink the most of city to the great Seko, where the country people

M. Goblet, not having succeeded in forming ables, and people visit the different innumerable

up from the Marino, past the principal mosque, An Trishman, who had on a very ragged cont, with its green-tifel tower, through the little temples to worship and to give presents of cloth was asked of what stuff it was made. Bedad. Military Officers of all Nationalitie) Dir objections, would be placed at a distinct ad-composer's other works. The choruses were of Fordgn Aim in the interim, General The royal procesion by Land and by water, espe

of the which is not so generally known as the

Boku, or market plase, out of the gates of the Lane, One Mile. Time for Vara.

Fira Race-2.30 P.M.

vantage over its opponents. As, however, ably sag, the leads being promptly taken up Benlangar that of the Minister of War, and cially the latter, are all that can be imagined of it is mads of fresh air."

eome and sell their rodno. "American Cup." Four Oars. Listence, One we cannot think the Government seek such showings vast improvement on the Messiah" Admirat Aube that of the Minister of Marine majesty, splendour, grandeur, and beauty.

Mile. Butrause, SIQ.

More than a hundred large but gracefully SIXTH BACK-8.00 г.M.

trance, $. First Prize, $90; Second, $10.

TAOUT KAGE.

THIRD DAY, SATURDAY, 18TH VSCEEBEL. 1893. FIEST RACE.-12.30 F..

Senior Souls. For Single Pair Satling

Entrance, $5 Distance, Ana Milə.

SECOND RACE——1.00 PM,

THIRD RACE.—130 P.M.

whoce on the way. The vowel should ha

Until my nort, in which I state that I will as-

me the role of Anting Sematary, dn: (in search of a caushaw),-I am, yours faithfully,

R. O. HUBLEY.

1, Daddell strest, 14th Decomber, 1886.

SIAM.

BANGKOK, 21st. November.

whitewashed walls are mixed with water and con- rtantly boing applied, so the solours are very OLLA PODRIDA.

bright, and as is the sonlight. There is often i fig tres or vine in the middle of the patio, and the shadows of the broad leaves lie like stains of Petroleum of a good quality has been discover parple on the red, walit for. Here and there ed in the Hartley Fool Collieries, England in these uncommercial little streets there is

recess in the wall fire or siz feet square and about The Emperor William has giron 50,000 marks three fost abore the way. Hare, protected to areot a monument to Martin Luther in Berlin- from the sun or weather by a rude wooden

Bridget (who has been sent to oresk some nuts

(an advantage, we are entirely at a loss to given last Easter. The quartette" Ya who from This means that the, two latter Ministers shaped boats, some of them richly gilded, and in proparation for Mrs. Blank's little dinner

For Heavy Giga palled by European Non-Com-conceive way they should "keep dark," to missioned Officers and Man of 217 Regiment ose a common expression, as to the objects or Corps in Garrison, or by Enneau Mam-

his waya have Larned" went smoothly and with

him, dipping the fissaway from his merchandise,

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Austria has given to the world a tenly great provisionally retain the posts they held in the Freycinet Ministry-ED. D. P.]

ssol prope led by more than a hundred men. torm party, to be held during the evening.enters with ton. The me of this Colossus is Winkelmeier, the procession, the best carrying His Majesty & few badly cracked upon a plate)-Aaindade, and that carrying the Loyal presents of course Misses Blank, Oill lose me place before Oi break solipaing all the others! Well, the sight of me tathe a-orackin' any more of thim ants. Me such processions is not easily forgotten, and jaw's all lame now, as it is, so it is." there are many foreigners who candidly admit

FOOGHOW WINTER RACES.

grout credit to the singers, and the solo (soprano) Lord, at all times, I will bless Thes" was sung with great tasto and feeling by a lady who made bers of the Police Force. The Boats to be Bad reasons of the legislation they introduce. her first public appearance in the calony on this approved by the Committee. Time allowed Ocensione may very easily arise which will occasion. Sbe poncesses a tras soprano voles, for Data Distance, One Mile. Entrance, $1. ilustrate the force of our remarks, Ar Sin. clear and excellent in tone. Mr. Drange son- First Prize 315; Eccord, 85. (Winnor of

́ducted with great ability, and Mr. Rangster pre- 2nd Race, First, Day, arcluded).

gapore there baro recently boon numerous sided at the organ. About $170 was collected SEVENTH RACE-3.50 P.M.

divisiver in the Council in which the official for the Organ Fund Extra Race. For Canton Fours. (Open tord unofficial members have been arrayodį

Griflus and Rowers not picked in the other in solid phalanxes on opposite sides, and it more serious rogale took place at the bottom of A fracus which might have boon attended with Club Races) Distance, Ôno Mito.

may at any time happer that the Govern. Pottinger-strest yesterday afternoon. From ment here may enter on a policy which will what we have been able to heat of the occarrones Goot be disapproved sa strongly as the policy of was, alighted from inricksha in which he had TER MAIDEN STAZE, of $10 such forced cairy t sppears that a European, probably a sea-faring the Straits. Government on certain points is been riding, and a dispute arose between the jin- with 850 added second pony 25; for Bab

soription Grifins at this meeting; weights as For Yachts Over 10 Toas. Entrance, $5. Tize disapproved. If it should happen that the riskshe coolio and the passenger about the frre,

when after some bandying of words the por sale. Three quarters of a mile. for tocoage: Cup presented by the Victoris fight were to wage round a Bill it is surely European struck the calls a heavy blow on the Mr. D. E. Samman's Curator.

Fat fair that the Government should head with his stick. oansing blood to fow

For all Open Boats (Chinese azindədį.

SAILING RACE,

SAILING RACE.

YACHT Rapes,

For Hakka Bostante, 11. First Prize,

$10: Second, $5.

it

FIRST DAY, 13th December. The Brewards Cop (prosented); value $100; for all China, porta. weights as per scale entrance $5. Half a mile.

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parenzio which may be freely translated into our vernacular, The Dairyman in the Corner," and he has recently arrived in Paris with the laudable object. of torning his greatness to remu-- suratire account Although he has barely st tained yours of discretion, he stands eight feet

The following are the winners as received that they have witused and admired it with The Gallo correspondent of the Ceylon. Ubiz inches in his stocking feet, which are nearly yesterday by telegra

the greatest pleasure yearly for some 13 years or server writes:-Mr. Antonio. Dominico-well- twenty inches in length. The number of his more. The idea of Europene institutions as known in Galle after several years of unsocean-gleves is algebraically expressed by the letter X. understood by the Siamese is displayed in these ful gemming in different parts of the island has as well it may be, considering that his bands are processions by a number of sabandy, ugly pull at last reaped the reward of his industry. In 14 incluas long and proportionately broad. In ing boats, quite in contrast to the former, manned the Matars district he has been the lucky ander his native country glovers have a pretty symbo by marinas, in clean, white navy jacketa it is true, of a splendid ruby weighing nearly sevou carate lisal way of calling public attention to their but spolling the otherwise beautifel efect and in weight. The stone in its finished state weighs shops by thrusting out, just above their door. at the cremation procession of the lats Quien, onlour, a brilliant lustre. and is considered a rare eraft. According to the account of Winkelmeier's ensemble of the procession. These same maripea, little less than four carats, has a tine carmine way, a huge scarlet band, the emblem of ibsir took also a prominent part in spoiling the affect sample of the rubies found in the island. The manual extremities that reaches ne from Paris, of the whole procession, at least in the eyes of owner has forwarded the stone to the London any one of these incrustine models might aptly foreigners. The band of this corps d'élite was market, and expects to realize quite a little for serve as a last wharoon to pat together hand. probably with the greatest difonity taught to play tune by it.

shoes" that would ascurately fit the great Aus- Handal's Dead March in Saul,” and the troops

trian's mighty dista. Winkelmeier, it is alleged, Chalfan Bridge, a hamlet in the State of Ti. I was born 21 years ago at Friedburg, of parenta deiled to lift their feet uz slow Lampo. Unfor tunately e stoppage occurred in the procession noin, has been the scene of a terrible tragedy, whose sustum iaruished no protext for surprise, just before the feat of the European spectators, One year ago Edward Clarks, a soventeen-year-old or even comment. He himself did not achieve the troops et a standstill lifting like automs- boy, fell in love with a schoolmate, Lena Foltz, anything abnormal in the way of growing before toos their feet, half a minute en ons leg and half) who was then fourteen The girl is said to hare be had passed bis láth year, when he shot up TACK STAmes, of 110 each with 350 added a minute on the other, the band playing half a returned the boy's affection. The parents of the skywards with amazing rapility, until he reash- 1 Chiom ponies not otherwise entered at dozen times over the said March, and created, in young people tried to discourage them because of ad the remarkable altitude at which ho now to- il meeting steept for the Cosmopolitan Cup: the long run, a good amount of bilarity amongst their youth. Finally the Fulta family adopted were above his fellow-men. So inconveniently weights 7 lbs. over weight for inchesj-riders the European community; it might be compared stringent mounke, and Clark was warned to keep tall is be, from the domestio forniture point of who have never mou a race allowed 10 lbs. to clowns in a theatre, cntoring the death scene away from the house. He still managed to see view, that according to a Paris correspondent Half-a-mile

of a tragedy. De sublime au ridículo îî n'y a tha girl, but it appears she lately informed hima-the owners of the hotel at which he has pat 1 qu'un soul past To bear one and same tuns dar-that she would not marry him without her par up after many strenuous efforts to accommodate 150g three or four hours is just enough to make ents' consent. The other day the dead bodies of bim with the upholstering rescuros sotnally st a poce prestaza wild and makes the pour composer the lad and his sweetheart were found near the their disposal. were compelled to abandon the wish himself on earth again.

bridge. He had abol her through the hoad, and Idea of providing him with the ordinary noose- If the Binmese would only know the interest then sent a ballet into his own train. One story sories of test and slumber, as their obain yan foreigners take, and bow much they rains and is that she consented to death, and that a note toy small and their bada too short for a youthof esteem all originality, curtainly petty imitations was left to that effect.

his gigantic dimensions.

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Recreation Club. For Yachts Under 10 Tone. Eatranon, $5. Time

for tannaga. Cap presented by the Victoria give a full explanation of its policy at the freely over the face and head. A crowd THE COMPRADOREs*Cup, (presented), value; quickly collected and surrounded the European, for all Chine poles, weights as par scale; Recreation Club.

proper time, namely, on the first reading, so who, becoming alarmed, made a bolt into the entrance $10. Two Hilo N.D. Eatries for run 2 (First Day), 1 that all parties may be in a position to the closely adjacent Victoria Hotel, Prays entrance, Mr. D. E. Sassoon's Chartrozza .. (Becond Day), 6 (Third Day) close an TUESDAY,

in his harried entry breaking away one of the | tise 14th instant, 21 6 p.10, and must be shot in use it when the second reading takes place. half-doors of that establishment. The was then T in writing to the Hon. BECKETARY giving name The present absurd course is sluo roimetisen want through the Hotel promisen-and-samegod. of beat, colour, number of care, de. Fost su attended by disadvantages to the Government in Portingar-atroot, but being spotted by the trim allowed for races 4 and ↑ (First Day), 4, 6

growd, which by this timas had largely aarisent. wad, (Second Day), and (Third Day). En itself. The Bill for the protection of young ed, shorting in, fa, in the excitatia manner so tries for the Yacht Races wast 36 sent to Mr. “girls would probably have mat with a difusalsmongst the Chinese, be rau book into the W. H. RAY; Fatries for the cpan Baillag Posts furent reception from that actually accorded hotel, ap the stairs, and, it appears, daar Bon Ami to Mr. BUBNIE, ou or before Tuesdax, Üks 14th

the Queen's-road entranco unõbsorved, thus get- iastout.

it had the interesting statement of the Acting ting clear away and attorly checkasting the THX STAND STAKER, of $10 ouch with

added for all Chine ponics; weights Colonial Secretary been made on the motion native crowd who were bowling for vengeance

per scale; winner of the Stewards' Cup 7lbs. for the first reading instead of the second, and waiting for him to make his axit by. the

Praja or Pottinger-street catsauces. The crowd penalty. Three-quarters of a mile.

Dankeld 19990 Not that the objections to the Eill would was Ultimately dispersed by the Police.

J. H. STEWART-LOCKHART,

Hon. Secretary, VICTORIA KECREATION CLUB Hongkong, 8th Deonmber, 1886.....

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