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ICTORIA
REGATTA.
THIRTY-FIRST MEETING
TO-DAY AND TOMORROW. 17th and 18th, DROEMBER, 1986.
TATION;
HIS ELCELLENCY W. H. MARSH, C.M.G.
VICE-PATRONS
H. E. VICE-ADMIRAL TESEY
TON, C.B., R.N.
KAMIL-
C.B.
11. E. Major-General CAMERON, The Hoo. Sir QHORGE PHILLIPPO, Kat Commoders MORANT, R.N.
STEWARDS:
Colonel ANDERsox, Nor | E. I. M. HUNTING
themptonshire Regt.
Híon, J. HELL-IRVING.;
TON, Han,
N. G. MirсHELL-
INNES, 189.
Couder. McQUIAE,
R.N.
.
Captain HAR RN-STEWART, Esq.-
CoL STORER, R.. Honourable H G. THOMSETT, R.N.
W. M. DEANs, Esq.
D. Grus, Esq.
Major.General GORION.
li. Horries, Esq.
6. D. BUNING. Brg.
A DENISON, Esq.
N. FALCONER, Esq.
T. GLASS, Esq.
COMMITTER.
Mon An P. AlicEwEx, Olainiana.
P. GRIBLE, Esq. 7.1. Hugues, Esq.
P. Koon,
sy
J. Sameson, Esq.
C. H. THOMPSON, Esq.
J. H. STEWART-LOCKHART, ESQ.
Hon. Secretary.
R. T. WRIGHT, Esq,
Hon. Treasurer.
JUDGES OF THE ROWING LACES, Commander RUMSEY, B.N., AND
A. K. TRAVERS, E UMPIRES AND STARTERs.
Hon. A. P. MACHWIN. Rowing............B. L. WooDIN, Esq. Yaobté.........W. H. RAY: Eeg **Open-Sailing Boats E. BURNIE, Esq.
JUDGE OF THE SAILING RACES: Liut. KLIGWIN, RN.
SECOND DAY,
- FRIDAY 17TH DECADE, 1586.
Fruer RACE.--123) F.M....... For Gigs palled by European Non-Commissioned Officers and Men of any Regiment or Compa in Garrison or by Europeae Members of the Police Force. Distance, One Mile. Entrance, $1. First Price, $15; Second, $5. SKCOND BAGE.-1 P.M. International Rane. Challonge Cap."-For Foar Jars. Distance, Ona Mile. This Cup to be won two consecutive years before being finally bald. Wou last year by the Scotch. Distanen, One Mile. Entrar, $16.
THIRD RACE. --1.30 P.M. Boys' Race (open to the Schools in Hongkong.)
Half-a-mile. Age 15 and under.
FOURTH RACE.-230P.M.
Distance, One For Men-of-War's Cutlers
Mile. Entrance. $1. First Prize, $20 Second, $10. No time allowed for Ort, (Winner of 7th Race. 1st Day, to excluded). FIFTH RACE P.M. Gadi Puri"Par air Ours: Distance, One Mile. Entrauvo. 25.
SIXTH RACH-3.30 PM.
A. B
INTIMATION.
WATSON LIMITED.
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HAVE NOW LEOLIVED THEIR "EASON'
XMAS
On..
BurTLY OF CONFECTIONERY,
AND
FIRET SHIPMENT OF FANCY 600 D 9.
NEW PERFUMES. NEW SWEETS, NEW CHOCOLATES. CUT GLASS BOTTLES.
GLOVE AND HANDKERCHIEF DOXES, BASKETS OF CONFECTIONERY, CRYSTALLIZED FRUITS; .
UBACKERS, &c..
20.
A. S. WATSON & Co., LIMITED, HONGKONG DISPENSARY. Hongkong. 23th November, 1896.
NOTICE TO CURRESPONDENTS.
THEN DAILY FRESS, FRIDAY, DHOBMENE 17TH, 1866.
Goodled and Laurie had rather the moet increased into a nios besets they epetied out of the tace (double suit) by mu varfortunate not, however, last long. for the ward soon fissiod of eix, which is as moar as the prophets generally out of the rach. The four boats wrat off to a fanciers, but by s miafortans they were thrown Green Ishad. This happy state of affaire d'd mishap, otherwise I am only out in one tip out. good start, the Mand having slightly the best of out and left the yachtsmen, presumably, to pray got, don't you know I hope I may be as acords Gig Race-For this, the first event, in rssinz it. The boats kept nearly a straight line for their way through stelt of flat on it. This unfal to-day. aout 150 yards by Goodlad snapped one of asun! devotion was shortly after followed by a
Next qumos, the big event, the International, the bout was out of the hunt. Hayllar and soon struggling in the water. It was at first ner has won on many previous occasione. his senils across at the leather, and of course plash close alongside the Naomi and a man was gige, I fancy the Engineers, though the Gan- Shepherd then began to fail habind, while the feared that modern Jenahs were feing sacrificed
After about half the dis-limh of the law, who was providentially en crew after all, and I congratulate them on their other two boats made a hot struggle of it fer to the grant Jou, but we afterwards learnt that Baco. I hear the Germans ses pathing at a the rest of the racs. tancs had boon oorered Friedrichs and Glass as board, painted ent that under no sisting oriin-porting spirit. Tho Sootou are being heavily, sumed the load, and hold it to the finish, thongbance could whales in this harbour ba compelled backed against the English at two and thron to Ladies' Purso--(pale cars);-) voce for Master they had to pull themedies woll out all the way, te rastore the man to the bosom of his family, eat, and I shall sxpset thom to win, but I once taken on board, when prayer was razumeri. and they won by about two lengths. Tize, ?und, and, we are glad to be able to report, he was at fancy Ellis's crow will make them do their best. A light air borced about the Cow-e-abaw and Lawrie here, though they did not finish frat 12ees.
As to Men-al-war's Gigs and Whalers, I enn mark Loss, but it provokingly recadad a thoin their heat. yachts spproached. Ultimately they drifted up to the turning point which they rounded in the only say "no savvy following order, Kathleen, and driel gibbing round the mark:-
Det. gibs.
Bat. Zihe.
11at. Abs.
GRIFTING RACE, For Four-ders; Chiness Cap (For rowers who have never faced a starter in Regatta). Distance, One Mile. Entrance,35.
"Look"-First, Btation No. 1-White with Red Sask. Blow, F. H. Shepherd. The judges of the rowing events are
Ng. 2, R. D. Tabi, ........ N., R. E. Withers, Commander Enmay, R.N., and Mr. A E.
Stroke, L. B. Cosner, Trevors; the Hon. A. P. Melwen and Mr. E. L..
Cox, J. Wallace, .......... Woolie sore to have been Starters and Ura.
Kornblame."-Second. pirea, but the latter gentleman, being indisposed. found a vary able substitute in Mr. Crawford D.Station No. 2.--White and Bite with Blue Cross. Kott, who, as many may remember, is an old Hong kong carswan dating no leas than 20 years back. This gantieman also acted as official time- keeper. The Umpires and Starters of the sail-
LORt. 12iba. ..... 8.st. 8lbs.
The Penang Gavella sayThe Achinese sp--the Cutters raon; the Masscacy's men dierol to pear to be loving it all their own way. for we row it over again, and if they do they will pre learn that the formal sieze laid to Bagit in April last, and which we reported it the time, is still bably win with their time allowance, s they have going on uninterruptedly. Coustant practice in the best best, and the advantage of spoon Waded the science of artillerywarfare enables the Aobin-. The double walls also produced a Ane se to fire with rather the Dutch-tos on-straggle; bat it was hard liuss du floodlad and |plessant accuracy, and it is no ausret that the garrison has saltered seasiderably. It is now Lawrie that auswoident should harn thrown thom time that the Dutch Home Government cast off out of it. The Griffine put in some capital row Bastion that policy of easterly inactivity ing, and made a very interesting race, while their which must, if farthor persisted in, result in on time was very fair. The Chairman's Cop race. doubted disomfiture. Each and every mouth is characterised by the invaliding of over one-tenth again, though only three boats competed for it, of the garrison, and there appears to be very prodteadsnother fine struggle, the favourite again the vanales being filled up winning. The spot boat sailing tacos finished little hope for some considerable time to come.
The shortly after the rowing was concluded, but the coarion polisy bas boon tried, weighed in the balance, and found wanting, and a sort of Jachts were after time, as the breone fell light abake-hands-and-bury-the-hatohet-policy appears at the fish. The new four-orri gare much to have been subetituted in lion thereof. With satisfaction, and made considerably hester time what result, the present unestisfactory state of than the old Canton anftare. affaire more than amply testides. Take it which way we will, it does not spesir maca for the art of modern warfare-science the Dutch would have a believe they have attained to an almost extraordinary extent-when we once to realies the fact that the Achinese-3 race of people tballs acquainted with any systematis or 122 organised mode of motion-hore confined the invaders to an ares no limited that it can only ba desorbed as a veritable Tem. Tiddler's ground. be The burlesque of "Bombastos Furiosa" absolute "Tholy palos in jurtaposition with in opisade in Dutch chronicles so comicc-tragics as the Achsen "war" snd an an historical event weing races were Messrs. W. H. Ray and E rarely think the same will be considered worthy Barnie, and the Jalgs List Koig win, R.N.
Appended as the vents:-- of record. The Dutch: authorities in Achsen have done their best to struggle out of the JUNIOR SUCLLS." For Single Pair Solling diffimalty, but without substantial aid from Hal-
Boats. Entrance, 85. Mstaace, Que Mila.
Het. 7th. land the situation indeed seems hopeless.
Prize, Brokara' Cop." Three Boats to start
No 3, J. A. Fredericks, or ao Eco. Open to say one who has never Stroke, J. D. Ankarson,... 12. Blbs. won a Stalling Lace in China or Japan.
Cox, M. Fredericks,
st. 5ih. C E. Lawrie
Dairy. I
Connor's bost was favourite A capital start R. Goodlad
Primrose 2
was speedily affected, the boats going on in gaud A. Turner...
........ Violet. S
line. The stroke side of Anderson's beat was Goodlad started favourits, but Lawrio was a apparently too strong for bow side, and the cox good deal fancied also. A good start was allowed it to carry the best round a bit at first, Affected, And the first to show ahead was Turner, and u lost some ground by having to tear in but he got into difealties after a few strokes again. Kow's and Connor's boats kapt pretty with bis right hand seall, and was quickly passed well abreast from the start almost to tho uer by Goodlad, who led for a short distance. Be piers. At the half distance Kew's crew was fore the rock was reached Lawrie bad caught fasding by About half a length, and going wall, and passed fondled, who was not neuiling in his but Connor's boat with the inside place erept up, boat form. Lawrie, on the other hand, wezt very and before the first pier was reached they had a prettily, keeping the same clear stroke right up slight lead. From here Connar sparted, and to the finish. From this point ha steadily went keeping an increased stroke up to the end his away from Goodiad, and the race degeaarated boat won by two lengths and a half is the very to proosion. Lawrie's load steadily increased good time for grilas of Train. Baacs, and both to the end, and he won easily by about a doron feading boats showed very fair form. For the longths. The tima was, 7 53, the tide being greater part of the race Connor est s stroke 32 about slack, and a fresh brate against the boats. to the minute, Kerr 34, and Anderson $2 and FOR HEAVY Grospalled by Europeaa Non-Com- ander.
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DEATH.
At Herron, on the 15th inst., He3a Br. DAVID (2364
JARRETT, late of The Buffs.
The Daily Press.
HUSOKONG. DECEMBER 17TH, 1986.
The meeting of the District Grand Lodge of Freemasons of Hongkong and South. China will be held this evening,
Captain Lowry, of the steamer Medusa, in- forms the Straits Times that a serere, shook of earthquake, lasting to sounds, Decaged as Bangkok or the Sad November.
We hear that the Chinese Imperial Govern ment 7 per cent Silver Loan E of 1988 Lag on Bucosefully Anated, tenders at 3 por cent. pre-
To bo Rowed in 5 or 6-Oured Royal Saral Gigsminn receiving 90 per cent. of their applications.
or Whalers, by Officers of Ships-of-War.in The Agents (Messrs. Butterfeld & Siro) - Harbour. Cup pensented by the Mombers of form us that the O. 8. 8. Co.'s steamers Stentor the Hongkong Clab. Time fo: Oars and Telemachus, from Liverpool, loft Singapore on the 15th and 16inst. rospectively for this port shopuče per Dar
SEVENTH RACK-4 PM.
We have received from Messrs. Melchors & For Mos-of-war's Gigs and Whalers. Distana.
One Mile. Entrance. $1. First Prize, $15: Co, the agente, a large illustration, in colour, of Second, 83. Time allowed for fars, seconds a portion of the fleet of the Norddeutscher per Our Winner of th Face on 1st Day to Linyd's leaving Kremnon, the fine steamer Elbe being in the foreground, making an effective be excluded)
piotura
EIGHTH RACE~4.30 P.3:
Presoated by Mumber of
Members' Cup.”
Yesterday evening a strong glare was seen over the bills to the eastward, indicating a fire somewhere in the direction of, Stanley. As En-0 report concerning it was received at the Central Station it is presumed to have been merely the scrub on the hillside.
the Vistoria Cla For Four Oara Dis- sance, One Mile-sad-a-half Extranca, $10. SAILING RACE: For All Opon Boats. Chinese excluded.
trance, $. First Prizes, 20; Second, $10.
YACHT RAGE. For Yachts Under 10 Tons. Entrano, 85 Time for Tonango. Cup presented by the Vistoria Fearsation Chub.
THIRD DAY,
SATURDAY, 18Tя DECEMBER 1986., FIRST RACE.-12.30 F.M. Senior Seulis. For Single Pair Scalling Bosto, *-*-*----Entranės, 35. Distanco; flue Mie
SECOND RACE.-1.30 p.m..
We (Pmany Gazette) regret to say that no- thing appears to have been dann towards getting. up entscription on behalf of Mr. John Fay, one of the sufferers in coiocotion with the H Canton tragedy. We believe that the matter has been referred to HL E. the Governor but in? the meantime, surely something should be done.
RECTER'S TELEGRAMS.
[SUPPLIED TO THE "DAILY PRESS,""]
LONDON, 13th December.
THE FRENCH MINISTRY. - M. Finarena, an official of the French Forsign Office, has been appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs.
POOCHOW WINTER RACES. The following are the results of the third day's runcing:
THIRD DAY, 13th December.
THE FAIROPPER UHALLENGE Cor, for all China ponies; to be wor two years consecu tirely by a pony or ponies the bend de pro- perty of the same owner or owners; weight for incles as per scale; ontranoc for 510; one balt of the extrance foos to be added to the Cup until finally won, and the other half to go to to first pouy. Oneslie and a ball. Ficcadilly
?
THE MANCHU STAKE, of €10 Back; weights- as por acalo; for all non-winning subscription Griffius at this masting. One mile.
Paul
THE LADIES' PURSE, (pregonted); for all Fol kien owned pozzies, waights as per sento; wiz ners at this meeting 7 the extra; entrance $. Once round. Almenzer
1
THE ST930RIPTION GRIFFIN CHAMPIONS & forced entry for subscription Griffus at this weating of $10 with $50 added to first pony, sasaad pony ta receive 85: weights as per sale; winners of two races $15 extra, of mero linn two races $40 extra. Ove mile and a quarter.
Mr. D. E. Sassoon's Curator
....... 1
THE LEDGER CUP, (presented); first pany to rosive 3100; Bernd pay $25; for all China pories; weights as per scale; winners of oss rece during tas meeting 10 ltr. extra, if of two ur mors 14 lbs. extra; enteroce 35. Once round and a distance.
Wild Goat
THS CONSOLATION CUP, valde $100; second pony 25; for all bond fide beaten ponies that have as at this mosting; weights as per scale; entranos 85. One mila
For Merchant Vessele Gigs. Tristance, One the Chinese Commissioners had visited the Cri-Mr.D. E. Sassoon'a Vizier
Mile. Entrance, $1. coad, $5.
First Prize, $i;
-Witts reference to a paragraph na reprod med from the Singapore Free Freas to the effect that Seming Gaol at Singapore and expressed their se- tonishment at the way in which the prisoners wars trested, our routemporary learne that the slatemont was quite incorroet, as the Commis sioners never visited the Gaol at all, and it ex-
THIRD RACE-NA Professional Cap (Opens in news composed of Professional. oroantils, and eatles Fours.
Gercash Ong. Distance, One W. E-press its sorrow the statement was inade. trane, $10.
POURTH RACE.--2.00 P.M
We learn that another Grand Fête is to be To be Rowed in Gigs (Open to Naval and held early in February, this time on behalf of St. Military Offenes of all Nationalities Dis- Jabo's Cathedral Organ Fund. It will not ba held in the Gardens but in the City Hall, the Lauce, One Mic. Time for Uara
FITH RACE-2.30 P.M.
whole of the building being thrown open for the American Cup," Four Qars Distance. One purpose. There will be a fancy fair, theatrivals,
Mile. Entrance, $10.
La grand panorama, and other attractions. The
SIXTH RACK-0,00 pm. For Harry Gigs pulled by European Non-Com- missioned Officers and Men of any Regiment or Corps in Garrison, or by European Mam bern of the Police Pores. The Boats to be approved by the Committee. Tiwn allowed for Ours. Distance, One Mle. Eatranca, $1. First Prize. 15; Bacond, 35. (Winner of 2nd Baca First Day, excluded).
SEVENTH RACE-3.30 PM. Extra Ruco. For Canton Fours Open to Grifas and Rowers not picked in the other Club Races). Distance, Oos Mila
SAILING RACE,
For all Open Boats. (Chiness. èzoladed).
SAILING BACK.
YACHT RACES.
For Hakko Bouts. Entrance, 51. First Prize,
310; Second, $5. For Yachts Over 10 Tons. Entrance, 81. Time for tonnage. Cap presented by the Victoris Recreation Club.
For Yachts Under 10 Tous. Entraon, $. Timo for tonnage. Cup presented by the Victoris Recreation Ginb.
noram is being speriaily obtained from Eng land and is expected to prove a great "draw" to the Chinese, for whom it will be exhibited several, evenings in sudoestion.
THE CHAMPION STAKES, of S10 each with $100 ale; a forced entry for winners; (excepting winner of the Hrok Stokes, Consolation Cup and subscription GridBus at this meeting); win- ners of two races at this meeting B13 oxtra, of more than two cacos 810 extra; weights a per scale. One mile and a quarter.
Dunkeld
Bow, G. L. Dausa,... No. 2, . H. Swalee, No. 3, B. Lagge. Stroke, C. H. W. Kow, Cox, G. A. Caldwell
16st. lbs.
10st 5lbs. 11st. lb. 8st 81bm. Bat. Biks
Station No. &-Blue and Red. Bow, F. W. Wuita, .... No 2 C. E. Holworthy..
"Thistla"
But, 41kg... Pat. llibe
Nami
Kathison Artel
2 55 45
53 5
$.53
A light N.E. breese now sprang up and the beste went tripping gracefully away for the Chang Hue mark with jiblopsalls and ringtaila
In the reach aortas Naomi increased her lead and driel sailed into second place, the follow- ing being the time the mark boat was passed
Naomi... Acial Kathleen
31 43 4.34.41 37 01 Fib topsails and ringtails were taken in and the bostaclorhauled. Naomiand Arielatood some dis- tanes into the bay and then tasked for the best up the harbour to the flagship, the wind freshen ing to a nice sailing broers. "Kathleen proferred the North-east passage behind Stone Cutters Island. The mark at the Flagship was passad by the
Naomi Al
Mombers' Cup Here I have a big fald to pick from, and I must say the task of aelse- tion is uncommonly difficult. If I thought Major Elba's No. 3 was in a fit condition to stay the mile and half I should take that boat for choice, but I has my doets of bin, and I shall pto my faith to Goodlad's crew-I-anticipate A. smoking hot race of it.
I may say that I hear the prize Mr. Edo has offered for studies race has brought out, con trary to my fears, quite a number of entries, and the roos will be pulled on Monday afternoon. I hear also it is to be inside the Breakwater, so KN toget smooth water. There is some idea of making it as private as possihla, but that is all atnif; of course the Hongkong pablie is not going to be, kapt from seeing the most interesting race f the whole meeting, and I bope the ladies will not be unkind as to endeavour to dang ny that pleasure.
Kathleen being some little distance behind,We the passage lack of Stone Catters' Island not having improved her position. The mark bost off the Cosmopolitan Docke was reached by-
Naomi Ariel
H. 8.
5, GL- 5. 10,
the latter clipper having wiped off eleven minutes in the ranch down the bay. It was rident that theorem of the Noomi were at their devotions and could not spare time to set spia nakers. No such socaples weighed on the son adianoce of the crow of the dried-it was business first and service afterward with them, and in The winning mark was reached by the Naomi this instance it paid.
at 56. 120. 98. and by the Ariel at 6h. 14m. 583,
missioned Offcera al Men of any Regiment For MEN-OR-WAR's Guiters. Distance; Ona stipulated time, it will be sailed again to-morrow.
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ir Corpe in Garrisor, or by Europeat Mom-
Mile. Entrance $1 First Prize. $15; Be bere of the Polios Fores. The bonts to be sp
cond, $5. Time for Oars,-6 seconds per Qer. proved by the Commition. Time allewed for
Batranes, $1.0.9.8.Mouscacy's 10-Oared Cutter Dars. Distance Ons Mile.
HYSRumbler's 12-Oared Cutter First Prize, $15; second, $5.
H.BLS. Wanderer's 10-Oared Cutter ..Mudlark. 1 Royal Engineere.........
H.M.S. Leander's 12-Gared Cutta: ....... 8 Date. 2 Royal Artillery.
Victor Emanuel's 10 Carol Cutter ..................... Royal Artillery Loushiro Lack
Wivern's 12 Jared Cutter ............ Northamptonshire Regt...Renée. Northamptonshire Regt. A Co. Beat. Northamptonshiro Regt. Forward. Northamptonshire Regt...Johnny.
The Monocacy's 10-Oared and Leander's 12. Oared boats made an exciting struggle all the way, the former being the best raning boat of Que of the regimental bosta did not compete, the lot and the only Carver built oue. The and the Johnny had a rowlank broken soon after Bambler's boat finished a short distance ahead, The batthe Monooney'shont wait on her time allowanco. the start, which paklier out of the race. Royal Engineers Mudlark was a far anporior Time, 7min. 15s004. The second boat sized to boat to the rest. and it went off with the lead at win on a foul.
For Four-Ours. once, and held it to the end The only two bosts The "CHAIRMAN'S CUP.",
Distance, One-mile-and-a-half. Entrance, $10. which chased her at all were the two Royal
"Roze."-First. Artillery boats, and theas made bat a poor show against her, but they had, for the greater part of the distance, a very good rses for escond prize. Up to the first long quer they were nearly level, No. Artillery landing. No. 1 a little con after that the fatter gave up. The Engineers won by any number of lengths in rain. sec., No. 2 Artillery second. The regimental srewe were badly handicapped by their boats, which were heavier and alder than those of the R. E. and R. A..
Jacksor CT, Open For Four-Onca. Dix- tanca, Ons Mile. Entrance, 85:
Bhamrook."Fiesta
Station No. 3.-Yellow and Black. Bow, G. C. C. Master.. 10st. 12lbs. No. 3. D. Kennedy
11
lbs.
No. 3, Friedriche 18st 2 Stroke, H. N. Thompson
121. 10lbs. .9at. 3th. Cox.. A. Turner
Station No. 4-Blue and White Jersey. Bow, H: P. Wadman...: Na 2, R. E. Wilbers No. 3. G. Bramwell
Stroke, R. Good ind Cox, G. Bage
but as the T20s was not Anished by 6 o'clock, the The following is the programms for to-day :--- Fox Gros palled by European Non-Commission. ed Officers and Men of any Regiment or Corps in Garrison, or by European Members of the Police Force. Distanca, One Mile. Entrance, 81. First Prize. $15; Second, 85.
The Gqnubr. Royal Artillery.. Royal Engineers The Slappar The Janet. Royal Engineers................ INTERNATIONAL BACE CHALLANGE CUP." | For Four Oars. This Cay to be won two consecutive years before boing finally held. Won last year by the Scotch. Distance, One Mile. Entrance, $10,
(ENGLISH).
Station No. L-White and Red Basb. Bow, Bramwell.
...123 lt. 11st. Giba. 10.st. 101ba.
(Boorca)." Thistle."
No. 2, H. F. Hayllar
No. 3. G. C. C. Master..
Stroke, Major Ellis..
.Get. Albu..
Cox, W. Stopari............
12et 01b.
Lat. 5km.
..Sat. 21hs.
Bow, C. E. Lawrie
No 2, E. Goodlad.
No. 3, D. Kennedy.
Stroke, T. Glaes.......
Cox, G. A. Caldwell.
"Kornblame."-Second, Station No. 3-Light-blus and White. Bow, E. W. Butter
....... 19st, Ofb. No. 2, F. C. Wilford 10st. 9lba. No. 8, J. U. Stewart-Lockhart...121b. 4lb. 13st. 2lbs. Stroke, E. Friwtioh
xt. Ilb. Cox., C. Grimblo
"Thistle."Third, Statim Na. 5-Yellow and Mack. -- Bow, J. Liftlə
11st. 3by .9st. lbs. .11st. Olbs 12. 10lbs.
Stroke, H. N. Thompson
Cox, G. A. Caldwell
No. 2, E. Osborne.................................
No. 3, C. 8. Barif
"Victorio."-Serend. Station No. 2.-Dark-blue and White.
Bow, H. F. Havilor
J'lat. 61hs.
No. 2, C. S. Barff
No. 3, J. H. Stewart Lockhart.
1let. Its 12xt. 41.
1
Stroke. C. E. Lawrie
Cox, J. Walla
10st. Elbe Bst. 8lbs.
Station No. 4-Black and Rai
Raw, J. Little .......
No. 9, I. Metcalfe
Stroke, Major Ellis.
Coz., M. Frodericks
"Thistle."
The COBROPOLITAN CUe, (presented); vaine $ for backs and subscription griffius at this or prations meetings; catch weights over 11st. Abs. To be riddon by residents of Amoy and Foochew, and officers of the Army aud Navy, entrance $5. Three-quarters of a raite. Ban Atal
VICTORIA REGATTA, 1896.
FIRST DAY, 16th Deserabor.
As far as the first day's proceedings go the
With regard to the consting junk called the Kip Teck Lee, Singapore owned, which was seized on the cast of Annam by the French Authorities about July last, for the alleged breach of cortain regulations regarding the im portation of guapowder into Aunem, the Singa. pors Free Prear understands that the Straits Government, when appealed to by the ownSE, who was supported by a representation from the 3lat Regatts of the Victoria Beraation Club Chamber of Commerce, communicated nearly has fully awered all later expectations. There thros months ago with the French Government has been some,ospital sport, a fair fresh breeze in Saigon and the British Consul there. The loging for the sailing events, and its direction griwance of the owner lies in the fact that his junk elaared for Singapore in June, and that being off the shore, there was a very fair rowing during his coasting voyage (and not until the aurae. On the whole the races were namer mouth of Augusta was any notification madeously and well contested, several of the fialehes public of the new regalation regarding the in- portation of powder, of which he was therefore being mcat exvifing. On the lighters which dit
"Lesk."Third.
No. 2, G. Breawall
11st, 31be. .12st. 2lba
1st. 7lbs. 12st. 4ibr
...Ont. 31b
Station No. L-White and Red Hoops.
Bow. H. P. Wadman
No. 2, P. Goolad
Ne. 3. B. E. Withers .........
Stroke, T. Glass
Cor, W. Stopani ......
Bat. lbs. Lat. 5lbs 11. 12.
11st. 9lbs. ...Sat. 4ibe.
Sst. 11lbs.
frifia
The boate soon went off to a capital start, the Reab soon showing slightly ahead, while the Kornblume fell lightly astern At the mile post Goodlad's host led Thompson's by nearly
length, while the latter was & in front of the Korablume. This order was maistained to the half-mile port, whore Goodlad bad over a length's lead of Thompson, who led Friedrichs by about half a length. Hero Thomp son made as effort to catch the leader, but after meeping up a bit was again stalled off, while Friedrichs began to come up on Thompson. It was evidently Goodlad's race hore bar accidents, while some of Thompson's crew showed signs of flagging. Friedrichs' boat got past them when of the piers and the craw soon afterwards gave ap. The Kornblume rame up well after that, bat Goodlad's boat was too far ahead to ha caught, and it won by about two lengths Time.
m.soco
To-day the Ragatis proceedinga commence Thompson had most backers in this race, but again at 12.30, and the Pilot Fick will convey Cas's and Lario's ears were sles Hired, while spectators to sad from the Flagship as yesterday. for Elfia's boat was not so much fancied as There is again every promise of a capital day for it was shown to deserve. There was a good the sport.
start, and the cut are to show akoad was Major BAYLING RACE--FOR MEN-OF-WAR'S BOATS, aby rig. Entrance, 82; Arst prize, 320; second, Ellis, who set a stroke of 35 to the miante.
$10.
B.M.S. Thompson, who set a similar strok, wax the next ahead, while Glass and Lawrie each set 34. The when the Thistle began to fall behind, and boats kept close company for a short distance,
Loander's Pinnace ...... Androus's Piana.co Victor Emanuel's GaRey U.S.S. Morotcy's Launch HM.S-Andoadotia's Launch
Cutter
.13
1
Chilter
Darge
tries for the Yacht Bares must be sent to Mr addressed by Lørd Rosebery, Chairman of the either following up. the races or clustered began to show signs of Bagging. The other two Round the first buoy the times were.
1
+
0
0
한
0
12st. 4lbs.
5st. lbs.
3tation No. 2.-White with Thistle.
.10st. 8lbs. 10st. 5.
11et. 81. 11st. lbs. 2st. 11lbs.
(GERMAN) Kerablano" Station No. 3. Bow, A. Tirnsboia. 11st. 91bs. No. 2, T. Lammert-lbs. No. 3 G. W. Lohmann 11st. 9lbs. Stroke, E. Friedrichs lat. lbs..
Cox
FOR MEN OP WAZ'S-CUTTER-Distance One Wile. Entrance, $1. First Prize, 2); Second; Winner of $10: No time allowed for Cara. 7th Race, Ist Day, to be excluded H.M.. Audacions 1 Oared Catter. LADIES' PWRSE-For Fair Oars. Distance,
Una Vila. Entrance, 25.
"Kathleen."
Station No. 0-Red and White Bow, G. C. C. Master Stroke, C. E Lawrio
Station No. 0.— Bow, G. Stewart Stroke, J. E. Edmonds,
Cox,
10st. 10lbs. 10st. Blbs.
Ost. 0lbs.⚫
...12st. Olbs. ......11et. Olbs. Dat. Olbs.
Station No. 0-White and Red Hoops. Bow, H. N. Thompson.
Strok, T. Glasa.......... Cox, G., Caldwell
.1xt. Ilts. 1let. alba.
FIFTH MAN.
CORRESPONDENCE.
expromed by our Correspondente.]
do not hold curwives roupamaites for the opinions
--
THE LATE FIRE.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE "DAILY PERSS." DEAR SIR-Parmit me to point out, with reference to your report of the late fire, thist the Government Brigads was nat working an dee the directions of Mr. J. S. Brower, Super intendent of the Government Brigads," that gantleman being conspicuous by his abeauce throughout the fire To Mesars. Horspool & Wagner, the assistant superintendents, every the Goyurament Brigade.-Yours truly, praise should be giron for their management of
FAIRPLAY.
Hongkong, 16th December, 1886.
THE PACIFICATION OF BURDAR. The subjoined talegrams are taken from the Rangoon Uacette :~-~~
NINOTAN, 13th November. A skirmish with the rebels lately took place near Shivaho, in which Lichtenant Balfour, of the Yorkshire Regiment, was killed.
MAVIMAIS, 14th November. The house of a Chiasse trader in Lower Main Street was attacked by dacoita on Saturday night. The Police and Volunteers turned out Tvs dacoits were shot dead and two arrested.
NINGYAN, 15th November.
The Expedition against the Kymendios Prizes shion left horn at pm yesterday has just returned after marching all night, and having surprised the Kymeudine Prince's camp at 6a. The rebels held a strong position on a hill which was strongly guarded by about 150 men whe were attacked at the point of the bayonet, their loss being about fifteen or twenty with a large Dumber of wounded, the only British casualty being Liontenant Eckersley, of the Somerset- shire Begiment, who was struck in the abdomen by three slugs, and died in fifteen minutes. A woman, said to be the Kyniendine Prince's wife, was wounded by a stray shot, and died from the effects The Kymandine Prince was also wound- ed while leaving bis house. Twenty ponion, three elephants.and a large qasucity of arms which had been taken frein British regiments ras recovered It is believed that the effect of this attack will destroy all the Kymeadine Prizoo's influence and scatter his followers.
It is reported that an attack is to be made on
Ningyan by three combined forces, but this in
not credited.
While returning from the Kymandine Prince's osmp the troops were fired on from holl sides of the jungle for about four miles, which was re- further less in killed and tarned easing wounded to the dacoits, the oxsot numbers of which have not yet been ascertained. A body of the 3rd Regiment M. N. I. while coming inte Tomethen en route to India, were attacked ou the 18th, 30 miles from here, by Tha Hman's gang, during which Colonel Anderson was shot through the neck, four men being killed and seren wounded. Medical assistance was sent out this morning.
ULLA PODRIDA.
The London correspondant of the Iriverpool Poet writer-Sir Charles Dilke's frionda are at- taching great importance to the disclosures in the Erasing Naus. Those behind the scenes declare that far more important discoveries have bsan mede since the publication of this first edition, as it ware, of Sir Charles's brief. They are per susded that the result of the full disclosure will bo to show that the late trial was simply s Station No. 9.-Light-blue and White. Bow, E. Friedrichsst. 2lbs. mockery of English justice. Tho investigation 18 still going on, and a member of the committee Strois, J. B: Stewart-Iwckbart...12st. 4bs.
informed me that it is being conducted "in the Cor. 3. Wallace. But. Mbo. To Be KOWED IN 5 UK 6-OAKED ROTAL NAVAL 10ost serious, thorough, and soleman spirit cou
Arely there ja talk of further log GIGS OR WHALERS, BY OFFICERS OF SHIPE-eivable*
Cup presented by etios, which may either take the form of a OF-WAR IN HARBORE.. the Members of the Hongkong Cheb. Time prosecution for libel or a charge of perjury
egsinst one or more of the witnessss. for Cars, Boconds per Car.
FOR MEN-OF-WAR's Grus AND WHALERS.— A Paris correspondent considera that this would Distance, One Milo. Entrance, $1. First be an appropriate title for the little drams mould- Prize, $15; Second, 35. Time allowed for ad on the lines of a similar osentrenes in Zoln's Carz, 8 seconds per Ost. (Winner of 4th Assommoir" which took place on the dry Nor Race on ist Day to be excluded). 1.8.9. Mosocacy's..
Gig. H.M.S. Ardacious':...
Galley.
ber in the Rue Roobochnaart. An unfortunate garpon, or potman, whe was in the habit of sitend- ing to the thirsty requirements of the lavandiere,
not in a position to be aware: The quantity of duty for flagship there was a good attendance of gradually dropped ont of the rass. The other powder on board was very small, and he saye ladies and subscribers, and a capital tiffin was set three boats made a magnificost fight, of it the NB-Euries for rua 2 (First Day, 1 that it was not more than was necessary for his eat there. On a lighter adjoining, the Band of whole way down, keeping pretty nearly abreast 1Second Days, & (Third Day/eloo on TUISTAT, own protection. The Straits Government seem
The boate more started at 1.20, with a mode- the 14th instant, at 6p.m. crd must be sent in to have received no satisfactory saver from HM.8 Audacious, by permission of Admiral to past the half mila poat. There Lawrio's boat advantage. Thompson daught him again, with in writing to the Hox. SECRETARY giving name Saigon, and are laying the maiter before the Hamilton, added to the general enjoyment by the began to show a bit ahead, but had never mach of boat, color, number of cars do. Past en Secretary of State for the Colonies for diploma-performance of a capital programme of masis. Ellis' erew hanging alongside, and the latter rate breeze, the course being as usual, from the tries allowed for races 4 and 7 (First Day, 4. 6tie remonstrance in Europa
tas Vicloris Becreation Club. Fer Four obnoxiens, through some reason or other, to his The greater part of the attendance, however, boat looked as mack like winning as any until flagship round ons basy off Green Island and and 7, (Second Day). 2 ual ÷ (Third Day) En-
Qara Distano, One Mile and-a-half En- virage-like customers, was suddenly seized by The Singapore Tres Press pablishes a letter was in stoum launches and other small craft, No. 3. who, we believe, was not fully trained, another off Chung Hine, and back to the flagship."MEHRER CUP." Presented by Members of er washerwomen, of that locality, having proved
/trance, $10. besta then forged a bit ahead of Esek and o W. H. BAY: Entries for the open Sailing Boats
desperate struggle ensued to the finish. Thomp to Mr. BuBxIE, on or befops TURSTA, the 14th Imperial Federation League, to the Chair at the finishing end of the coarse.
man of the Singapore branch of the League, in which, after referring to the depntation which this matter we may se well make the oft-rsson made a grand spurt at the end, and being waited upon Lord Salisbury in August is-tested complaint against the persons in charge wall backed up, he just landed a vinnar by a bars fength behind the scoond bout. Time, 6m. 39sec. and the Prime Minister's reply, his Lordship of steam lanzokes. In spite of the entreaties quarter of length, while Leek was hardly a 12200 Ford on to say The Prime Minister has which have been showered on them for years
since takon steps in fulfilment of his pledge. In the Qa6en's Spooch on the prorogation of Paz. they will persist in leading the reces instead of lisment there occars this significant paragraph: following them, and thus giving some of the I have observed with ranch satisfaction the boats the beneft of their wash. It ought not to
instant.
J. H. STEWART-LOCKHART,
Hon. Secretory, VICTORIA RECREATION CLUB. Hongkong, 8th December, 1883.
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Leander's Piz Monosey'slausah......
Vietor Emanuela galler Audicions's pinnage
Sarge
#2
31 Um.
3. 12m
-
3h. 14m.
Sh. 1.
Яh. 15m.
The other two ware not timed. Rennd the
FOR MEN-OF-WAB GIGS AND WHALEES; Chang Hue stake boat the times were
Distance, Ono Mile; Entrance, $1. First Prise, $15; Second, $5. Time allowed for Cara-8 seconds por Onr.
Loender's pinnac
Moosey's launch
1
Victor Emanuel's galley Audazione's finance
S. 45
3. 4.
3.50
The 53.
Victor Emanuel's 6-oared Galley... Audacious B-cared Galley ..... by the people of this country in the welfare of bat an overwoming desire to be in the front, and Kambler's 5-vared Whaler Iauder's Loured Whaler their Colonial and Indian fillow-subjecte, sud I am led to the conviction that there to howl at the rowers seems to ontwaigh all
Torpedo Boat's 6-oared Whaler Victor Emmanuel's 5-cared Whaler is on all sides & growing desire to draw closer, mass of good taste and fairness to the come- in every practicable way, the bands which patitors. In judging the men-of-war's boats
Wanderer's 5-asred Whaler........ Audesions's 6-oared dig en TAX COMPLETE EDITION WITH ITRATIES, unite the various portions of the Empire some of these launches get in between the judge have authorised communications to be ea
This race, as usual, resolved itself into a match PLANE, &c. pp. 182. star ve "$1, THE SMALLER EDITION pp. 752 81. tezed into with the principal Colonial Govern, and the competing boats, so as to make it most
The Fade Mecum for every Resident in the ments with a view to the fuller consideration of difficult to judge for time allowance If such between the sight oared gigs of the Commodore matters of commer interest.". This weighty an- thing occurred in a very close finish it. would anl Admiral, the former manzed by Chinese Far East, from Penang to Vladivostook.
nouncement constitutes su sicch in the bistory be impossible for the judge to tell which boat These two soon led the rest, and made a bot fight of one movement, to which it is the duty of the
won. Another matter we have been asked to of it all the way down to the daith, with soarsely a pia to choose between them The Chicamen Executive Committee to draw the special attan- tion of the League. Our policy has now for the call attention to is the dilatoriness of the Club palled slower and longer stroke lau the Jaoks, first time been officially recognised by the Go- rowing men in turning up at the starting point, and in the end they landed their best, which has verament of this country, which has publicly It would be well if some member of the never been beater yet, a winner by three-quarters of a length. Four of the other boats came up in adopted the suggestions prgad upon it last Committee would take charge of the Beerstary's ruok behind, the other two straggled off. Tima, August. We vonture, therefore, to express earnest epe that members of the League will launch, and barry the rowing men on board, and 7mia. 5secs. ase every effort to obtain from the Government convey them to the rafts, so as to have them ready FARSER OFF." For Double Seulis. Distance,
Que Mila. Entrance, $5. the Legislature, and the Press in their rarione to start up to time. At present, as the Hun. Beo Colonies, carefat consideration, and hearty is rowing in most of the Club events, the launch operation, for the proposals which are to be made by the Imperial Government in accordance with is inno-one's charge. the announcemeat in the Queen's Speech. We
it is published, or to the following Agents: MACAO............ Mr. F. A. do Cruz. SWATOW.........Marra. Quelok & Co. AMOT. Messrs. C. Gerard & Co. FORMOBA......Mauer. C. Gerard & Co. Foockow. Mossia. Hedge & Co. NINGPO Monsra. Kelly & Wash, BANGHAY......less Hall & Holts. BHANGHAI Mesara Kelly & Wash. NosTaR&Mosers. Hall & Holtz and Kelly RIVER Ports }
& Walsh, Shanghai NAGASAKI Mars. The Prading Co.
glani.
HroGo, BAKA..Mosta. F. Walsh & Co. YOKOHAMA .....More. Kelly & Walch MANILA........Mesars. Diaz Puertes & Co.
SAIGON
FONQUIN
BANGKOK
The Junior Boulle did not prove the
"Lily"--First
Station No. 4-White and Red Hoops." Stroke, T. Glass ....
<
raco that was expected, and the
Bow, E. Frivilioks,
would mareover point out how completely the close sation taken by tas Imperial Government is in favourite was beaten edelly. Lowrie reulled so Messrs. Schroeder Frères and accordance with the principles of the league, remarkably well that if he decides to try conclu-
which has refused to commit itself to any
Gardis Mr. Ch. Daport. Mesars. Ratosay & Co.
SINGAPORE.....Mears Bayle & Co.
PETAKO......
Messrs, Maynard & Co.
COLOMBO........Massrs. A. M. & J. Ferguso
CALCUTTA......Messen. Kowman & Co.
SYDDEZAND Mosers. Gordon & Goteb.
BRIHRANE
particular sobeno of Federstion, and hss pre- sion with Glass for the Sendars be will not be ferred to rely upon the luftintive and good withroat backers. The Engineers again won the will of the Colonies themselves, as expressed Gig race, and the Jackson Cup was won by the through their responsible representatives." In ocobection with this subject we may favourite, Thompan's crew, after a most deaper- remind our readers that Reuter anounced to struggle with Lawrie's orow. Major Ell
faw days ago that a deepatoh had been addressed boat would probably have been near winning had by the Secretary of State for the Colonies to all his No. bess in better training. The men.nf- MyLsovnsrNosra, Norton, Hargrave & Co. Governors of colonies stating that the Govern war's boats races were very keenly contested, bat LONDON........Mr. F. Algar, Clement's Lame ment has advised Her Kajsaty the Queen to
Meers Street & Ca30 Corabe summon a conference in London in April Bart, the Gig race, as usual, was a match between the Messrs. Bates, Hény & Co. to discuss urgent questions especially in con Admiral's and Commodore's eight-cared giga, the LONDON. W. M. Wills, 181.Cannon St. nection with the defences of the Empire and former galy just maintaining its old supremsey. BẠN Franco. Mr. L. P. Fisher, 21, Merchants with regard to an Imperial system of telegraph One of the five-nted boats was only beaten by four
Exchange.
extensions." The subject of fodoration will no New York ....Mn A. Wind Bhi Park Bow
doubt be included amongst the urgent que, suede poanting time allomanes for car Patty Prese Boa, Jeanery 1881
LONDON..
tion."
CIL, W. Stopani, mus
Ilat, 9lbs. 13st. lbs. Sat. 4lb.
"Kathleen-Second. Station, Ne.. 2-White. Bow, G. B. Edisonds, E. Stroke, G. Sage
Cox, G. Stewart
·harge.
The Leander's pinnace held its own all the way home, but the Monocacy's boat ras besten by two others. The times of the finish of the first three were ←→
Leader's Finns Audacious's
H. X. 8, 5 10 8 5. 12. 57.
Victor Emanuela GlaDay..... 5. -19,–83. only. Entrance, $2; first prise, $20; second, $10. BAILING RAON-FOR MESONANT SEIYA' BOLTE 95. Thales,.....rmines ..... Pintare I
Thales m
Cotier. 0 Only the Thales was represented at this race, The pinoase had the batter of the race all the way, and won by 20 minutes.
J
FOR YACHIS OF 10 Toss-Extrence, 85. Time for tonnage. Cup presented by the Honourable O. P. Chater." The subrica w
Mr. W. H. Ray's Kathleen Mr. B. W. Brook's Ariel.... Mr. W. E. Forber's Naomi
TIX ALLOWANCE..
20 texa.
80 bone
m
17 min.
"Ross **
No. 2, D. Kannedy...
about a dozen of them. His clothes were pealed
off in the twinkling of an eye, and, before be
Station Ne-Blue and White.kory where he was the contents of several buckets of soap-suds and cold water wore amplied Bow, H. P. Wadŋan
on bis derotaal heed: This unplassant baptisas vartinned for a quarter of an hour by the look, at the end of which tinatha ill-starred garcon was allowed to dresa His first visit, aftor, his 41beccape, was to the police, who, figuratively speak-
No. 3, R. E. Withers
Stroka, R. Goodlad
Cox. W. Stopani
11st. 8lbs. 11at, he.
10st, 5lbs.
Sat.
"Victoris." Station No. 2- Dark-bine and White Bow. E. W. Ratter.
10th Olbs. No. 2, H.-F. Hayllar.. 11t. Gibe. No. 3, J. II. Stewart-Lookbert ..12st 4iba Stroke. O. F. Laurie... 10rt. 8lba. Cor, G. A. Caldwell ..... Sat. Ulba
"Kornblume." Station No. 3.-Light-blue and White.. Bow, A Tirnstein... 11. Blbs. No. 4, G. W. Lobmann No. 3, C. H. Grace. Stroka, E. Friedrichs
Ocz, G. Bage
11æt, glba. ...... 12st Siba. 19st, 2ibs.
Gist 2lbs.
Station No. 1:-Black and Fled.
Bow, J. Little
No. 2, G. Branwell No. 3, B. Metraits ....
Stroke, Major Ellis
Cox, M. Prodericks ......
1st ba
12nt. Olba 1et. 71
12st. 4lba. fat. 5lba.
Station No. 6-Yellow and Black Blow, L L. Connor
E. Osborne
Cox, J. Wallace
10st 12be. No.
9. 10lbs. No. 8, J. D. Anderson. 12st. Sibs.. Stroke. H. Nhompson..... 12st Je .... Bst. Albe. FOR ALL OPEN BOATS, Chinere excluded. Entrance, $2. Fret prise, $30; second, $10.
Pinnave. H.H.8., Leander.
Cutter. Catter. Bargo,
ing, throw more cold water on him, and told bim to treat the Itinandièrse with more consideration and politeness for the fulare.
A Brussels correspondent writes to the For- sische Zoitreng an account of the discovery of an- other great navigable tributary of the Congo, which it joins on the right bank, at point be- tween the Obangé and the Lincona. It is called the Sekeli, and was discovered by an expedition. that, starting from Madiville on the Ongeré, prosseded in a north-north-easterly direction for four weeks, journeying with the greatest dif Bualty throug's thick forests and jungle. In latitade 1 deg. 30 min. N. they came on a river wbich the valves called Bokoli, ate point, as they afterwards saran, about ono degree south of its souro, Proceeding farther, they came into the district of the Jambis, who showed themselves so hostile that the explorers considered it for to return. They again struck the Sokoli which they determined to descend; but the natives refused to sell them boats, so thay bad to muske some small- bosta for themselves. The toyage down the river oecupied six weeks. The river, they found, is known by different names in different parts of its course, It flows at first in a direo. tien from west to east and then bends south- ward. About the equator it receives on its right bank a considerable tributary, the Ambili The water in brackish at this point; indeed, the Boil all around is impregnated with enlt, which is gathered by the natives and forms an article of trade for them. The country abounde in large game, wild cren, antelopes, elephants, hippo- potari Balow the equator the southerly direc tion becomes mare decided. The river in between 500 and 600 mètres broad, and has many felande.
- Naomi Doweet Ariel
Nages allowed Kathleen. Ariel allowed Kathleent zambia usavai The whistle to start was given at 1.31 sad the yachts, slipping their springs, glided gracefully 11st. 0lbs.
on their course down the harbour, the Rathle 11. be.
being the ancient stay. The wind was very Set, 21high from east-north-cast and the boasts spread every possible stitch of canvas, ringtalle, spin- nakers, and water mila being the order of the day,
The basts kept alose together for some dis-FOR YACHTS UNDER 16 Tona. Entrance, $5. In the lower portion of its sourse it flows through
**Fileét" Station No. 1.--Black and Red
10st. 27be. Bow, F. H. Shepherd,.....
11at fibe Stroke, H. Hogtier,
Cor, B. Grimbis
Station No. 3-Bine and White Jersey.
How, O. E. LeWTIE,
19sk Sibu,
W
Strake, B. Gooded
1st. 5lbs.
PRP PES ARE Fears at w the poimain fa
Qa, M. Frederiks
The Bat Sibu,
∙anoe, when the Ariel drew slightly ahead, which position was maintained for a for minutae, The down test somewhat to Northward, and an the little wind there was hung to that side of the
b
B.S. Thules..
H.M.8. Audacious ...........
Time for tonnage. Cup presented by the immane grass plains, which fead vast numbers Honourable C. F. Chater.
.
..... 8 tons. Mr. B. Cooke's Cutter Arrow A Mr. A. Rodger's Cutter Bealark... 7 tons
From our aquatic correspondent we have the
harbour she was rewarded. by soon being placed in fiert cition. Off the Gas Works Kalleen forged past Ariel and took woond place; also, at following
of wild cattle, antelopes, and elephante. But the navigation is impeded by the hippopolan. The kaman population is very thin."At last the ex- pedition reached the Congo At the corfence there is a grant delta, almost opposite the former atation of Lonkoléle The groovery the
this print all three reasols took a spinnakers The first day of the regatta has fully answered Sekali bas edged about 800 "klamatzen sa tom. und hattopad ebooja te a fab! 1.17; nine whet me spectacons." One of my Hip was put on marigable peterek ad tas Paper Chege wate
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