The ATTORNEY-GENHEALTH, but instead.) of in the fernt về a Mill, to do it by pasing a CO- solution, which would give amplo opportunity for tho disenssion of a policy of the propesul nd: burntion art would notontail the inconvaniongo that sometnes attaches to passing a Bill:-This kon. gentlemen Bor sd the clause.
His 'EXCELLENCr-Experience may slow in ennrs of time, ut the district is silkor too large or too small or that there is aut imparativo noosity for some other district, being treated
DETACHING Branch Five AND UNCOUP- LING TWO LEXTRA OF HIS TEASE MEN 1st Pris, 83 for each winning triplet; 2nd Prize, $2 for each next winning triplat: 3rd Prize, S1 Limited to thirty competitors, to be. Palotad by ballot. Compatitora in. fa nút to be allowed to compete. The start to l from end farthest from branch pipe. Prise to be forfeiteil if couplings are slack. The winners 3n this entry were Nos. 39, 54, and 19. Tims, 18sens.
in the same me. It is a matter that) TO SUBSTITUTE NEW LENGTH AND ÁTTACH could ander any circumelaneas ba done by a Bill and the nina body is brought in toda aide the matter by resolution. The only object is to are the many difficulties of an Orilinanes. Iu, case the clance moots with approval any variation will be made by a zosolution of the La gislative Crubell.
Tho class was passed.
Hon. P. BY-Your Excelleray, profi that the line of demarcation should not be passed at this meeting. I have had representations wade te me to itay about it. I would therefore Frepose that clans? 2 be postponed to anaflær. moting, ts there has hardly boon time for people to think over it, and private intarests might be alected seriously by li
The notion was tot seconded.
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MAIL SUPPLEMENT TO THE "HONGKONG DAILY PRESS," APRIL 101, 1858.
His EXCELSEROXsald-Ithank you very much for your kind oxpressions of feeling on behalf of myself sad my wife. She is unavoidably about owing to not being very well, otherwise I amants she would have been execodingly pleased to be present to-day.
HONGKONG BIPLE ASSOCIATION.
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G. E. Hirviabotham (8 yorda
J. M. Atkinson (2 yards).............
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this meeting because this to be mined my nooupation Maclean who, however, just mannged to breast
A. H. Mielesa (scratch)........ in the Northera district, and I think there costa tapa fret. Time, 15th res
ons hulp very much to raise that military spleit which we all want in those ontests of our Em pre, 1 think no undocisking has been taken up more energetically than this Rifle Associa tion, but we always take up things onergatically in this Colony. The only thing in that some- times peoplo fall away and things drop. I hope that. En undertaking will prosper bettor will be taken up more freely by one and all than the Hongkong Ride Association. (Appiansa.) Wo have just received instructions from bune to prepare aur defences with regard to the meane we have at our disposal, and it therefore behova us all as citirens of Hongkong to do the
ONE MILE WALKING HAGA--Winners at pre.!
tions mostings at Hongkong and alaswbere Pepalisad 20 roconds for each Bocording n prize prosented by the Hon. J. Bell-Irving Winner at last meeting-F. F. Hayllar. Timo,
9mis, Desc.
Startars-H. Dowler and . H. Potts. Potts, who started only to make the rage, dropped out after doing about fifty yards, and Dowder was left to walk over aloue. This ho did
H. G. Dowlor..
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This avant proved an easy vistory for Potts of Hart v. Mille. Having referred to ibis casR, and Barfi. Time, 18aces.
G. H. Potts
C. S. Bar
R. Thomeen H. Huntsm SMALL Gints Rad
4.
(Haptoapl-Uflor. 7 versofage; prizespresont by the Committed Floven entarii Romit
Miss RodgaYB
Misa Stopoul.. Miss Kenya
BrovOLE RACE, 1 MILE-Post Entries; start on the end lle; prize presented by E. R: Dolilios, Esq.
Mr. Francis aubmitted that defendant was 17- tiled to have the case ro-argued. With all dust rospect, he thought a wrong view hul broń, kits a of the cave Ilari v. fille by the Court Bojow. This case, which had nevor bien questioned onl which was quoted as an authority in the most
vour. If anything, his case was stronger than out books was distinctly in fondant's fa Le pro.rsterred, to
Mr. Jiuities Losch asked if Mr. Franuis moved for an appeal merely on the question of law.
Mr. Fransis said entirely. Hle Lordship's statement of the fiets was cutirely in accordance with their eantention.
The Acting Chief Justice said that the ques
E. F. Hayllar, C. Kew, and G. H. Potiation of fraud had lost touched upon in the jud
ment. It appeared to have been stated in the Hayllar at exce tock the load, and it was clear evidenco that thers had been some attempt at before & quarter of the distance was covered that fraud in placing good toplon the top and that of started in this race,
an inferior quality underneath. Of course if he had the race in hand. Time, dala. 20sec. -
fraud could be proved it would break up the H. F. Hayllar...
svutract, and ho wished to know whether Mr. Francis could bring any frost evidence on that
000
C. Kow
poizt.
the
`ISTRIBUTION OF PRISĖS, The prizes of wined at the late mooting of BRANCH PIER. THRKE MEN, ALLOWED.
the Hongkong Rifle Association were on 18 Prize, for encha winning triplet 2nd Friday, the tb inst., presníci the Frizo, lar each next winning triplet; 3rd winners by Lady den, Venx, assisted by Trim, $1. Limited to thirty competitors, to
Mrs. Contena. The prosuntation took place heat we can, with the small moans at nur disposal, in very even style, the time sareoly varying a be related by ballot. Competitorsiin (a) and (b) not allowed to compete. Prize to be for in St. Ankow's Hall, at the and of which to defend this grand outpost of Old Ragland sad for the first four laps. The last two-laps a platform had been erected ma tuble against any anemies that ou come against wore done about seven sonda plower. Time, foited if couplings Tiro.lacie. The triplet who carried off frat prize in this on whisk the prizes wees set ont. A large numit. Lond applause). You cannot al: bo sxpected to 9. 15sep.
ber of ladies and gentlemen were present to wit become adests in manoeuvring, but I think you vont were Nos. 3, 9, and S. Time, 21.
Hongkong o elsewhere to be penalised two Best the prveentation. Lady des Yeux, accom-might all bicome good shots. I might be able HIGH JUMT-Winners at provione meetings al BOLL OF ONE LENGTH OF Hoss-1st panied by E. the Governor, arrived at the to post you all on such places, as military mes
inches for one win, and ose ach additional for YARDS FLAT RACE (HANDICAP)-First more than one wi; prize prosented by J. J. pelzo presonted by Han. 4. P. MrEwen; 50-
Mr. Francia said he was instructed that. Prize, S; 2nd Prize; 82; xd Prias, 81. In City Hall shout half-past four, where she was onll vantage grennd, in case of the Colony being
Francis, Esq, QC.
cand prize presented by the Committee.
no further evidence than that given in the case of equal excellence prisc of merit to be received by Ganeral Gordon, the President af attacked, and I am sure you would be able to
Winnor at last mosting-G. H. Potts, bft. Hin.. Winner at last meeting (300 yards)-H. Fearing of the snit erald be produced on allotted to each compotitar. Speed not esson the Assnuiation, the Band of the Northampton-render a very good decount of yourselves (Load
Hayllar; time, 35sec.
that point. The only evidenoo to confirm Two only entered for this event, H. F. Hagliar tinl, but to be considered when competition isehire Reginaat, stationed at the top of the steps, plouse.) It is a great thing for every man
A Maclean saratoh), A Denison (2 yds. W. the attempt at frand was that when H. Potts, last year's winner, who was otherwise equal. Computitors in (b) and playing a for bare of "God, Sara the Qan." choot well, and I hope you will all be geol shole. fej mat allanol to compete. Limited to ton Lady dos Vaux was supported on the platform ogain thank you on behalf of Mrs. Cameron and
by Mr. and Miss Cameron, His Excellency (Applause.) competitors, to be selected by ballot.
Mr. WCODIN proposed a vote of timuka toponalised two inchos. Eayllar made a vory Stoward, R.N. 13 vs.), C. E. Higginbotham,frat lut of oval was put ox board it was not thats docided inferior quality was being put on Nos. 51, 43, and 10 word tha wifiners of the the Governor, HE. Major-General Cameron
standard, and ended in clearing 4ft 11in. Potta, entered in this compotition. His EXCELLENT-I any say in referen
This proved to be a fius race, the first and board. The infarance drawn from that was what to this matter that no privalo interests so far first prize
Cal. Anderson, Mr. T. Jacksin, General Gor
but was zouble to ronch last year's 58th Rogt. (6
sooond isau ennning very dosely together until he been stated in evideros. However, they a few yards from home, when Higginbotham in-hs not raised the question of fraud as part of as we are aware are really affected bỳ this Or
. H. Potts dinamos. It has been brought to my notine ice)
do. Mr. EL. Woodin, and Mr. Blodton-Hooper
therefore again carried off the prize with 58. (Secretary) The prizes which were many in
3in. to his grocht. number and consisted of really valuable articles, the last menting of Counel that the Land Com.
Timo, 258con..
of the case or the question of law. mission, with his Honour the Chief Justice.
presented most impossing effect and the pre
creased his pace and won by about two yards. their defenes, and ho now asked for a ro-arguing
C. E. Higginbotham (6 fards)
Their Lordships granted the appeal. now absent, sitting at its hend, tresited the co-
sentation occupied considerable tia. In the
A. H. Maolean (scratch) presentation, as already mentioned, Lady Dos strictions, on the building of Chinyen house as-
6th April. though they worn legat. In Bot. they wore re-win for Clan Fu. emmended to be continued. Of course it is-HAND PUMP RACE FOR INDIANY-FIFTY Vox was usted by Mrs. Camera, while her YARDS Frizo, 83. The Hand Pump to Lalyship's youthful daughter, who accompanied not from the Bauch, but the inference to be
At the naelusion of the presentation General drawn from that is that the restrictions are be full of water. Penalty of one second for lor, also asisted in the distribution. atury toch of water below brim.
GORDON, dressing. the menting, said it was Iegal regizietions, Thng have boot always in fores
Fatty Dad was declared the winner of this now his posing daty, on behalf of the Associa Of conese they might not intend to give it so Jarge a mining, but it curtainly simply event,
offer their most hearty thanks to Lady Des Vanx thas the restrictions people in linngong have ONE HUNDRED YARDS WATER BUCKET, and the ladies and goutlemen assembled, to supposed to exist zu in recordance with kaw.
BACT, BOCKET TO BE FULL OF WATER for her great kindnow in couiiug there to present- If the Chief Justice holds that it in clour thes
For Europeans only. Plty of one second the prizes win at the last meeting. (Applane) for every inch of wider below brim. 1st Prize, He was sure they were all deeply obliged to her Ordinance affects no rights at all. Do you FIS
$; 2nd Prize, $3; 3rd Prize, 81. Limited to Indyslip for coming there is indifferent houlth what I mean. Mr. Byrin Do you allow ne?
Hon. P. RYBIN-T
ten competitors, to be selected-by ballot nad in bad weather in order to gratify them in -Competitors in (a) not to compote.
His EXCELLENer-Because it only declares positively to be the case what bin fact an in frath been existing before."
B. P. BytThe matter has been?
XRED YARDS RACK FULLY EQUIPPED. OPEN TO ALL NOT HAVING BEEN ENTERED IN PREVIOUS EVENTA-1st Prize. 83; and Prize, $3rd Prize, §1.
After a hard struggle the ovent resulted in a
W. Beuteng
W. Jobusten
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T. MacDonald
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mont for the assistance they had given the Association in connection with the recent rifle menting.
The vote was passed with seclamation. COL ANDERSON, in retaening thanka on keball of the Regiment for the kind manner in which they had recived Mr. Woodin's proposal, sald he hoped that so long as the Regiment resized in Hongkong the same good feeling would oxist as had always existed between them and the Civilians. (Applause). In all their sports the people of Hongkong had assisted them in every do so with regret. (Applause.) way, ord when they left this Colony they would
RIFLE COMPETITION.
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QUARTER-MILE FLAT RACE-Wors as pra vions meetings at Hongkong or chewhere penalised 10 yards; and more that ene, 15 Yards; first prize presented by E. A. Solomon. Beq; second prize presented by the Committee. Winner ut the last mesting-H. N. Thomp
ana. Tue, 5 sec. There entered for this-R. Markwick, W. Sie-
Maitland. ward. R.N, Fritz Lammert, A. Denison, and F.
A. Dozison (@yards)............ ONS MILS FLAT BAC-Winners at previezs
mealings to be ponalized 100 yards for first win, and 50 uiditional fee a succeeding win; prizes presented by the Garrison. Winger at the latinosting. B. Shepherd. Sinin. 10sec.
IN BUMMARY JURISDICTION.
BEFORE MR. A. J. LEACH, ACTING POISNE JUDGES
LUOAB V. DENER AND ANOTHER, 8018.74. Mr. Wilson fof Messrs. Wotton and Deacon's) In this unit the report of the Registrar, to whom the claim had been referrel, was read, tho appeared for the plaintiff,
Steward led from the start, closely followed
The starters wors-E. D. Shepherd (polisol by Markwick, Denison having third place. Lastmort the overtook Merkwick, who shortly 100 yards), A de C. Scanias (ponatised 100 afterward dropped out, and in so doing oliy acted yards). H. 8. Woodoock, R.A., (ponalisod 150 Davison's ruting for a second or so. Lammort yards), Fritz Cammert, A. L. Rese, W. Ingram, Un A capital field tarbed up for this race. A competition betwecu a team selected from then put on a spat at the finish, and shortening, and A. Newlands, entered
the distance between himself and Steward came
with a rush, it being generally thought that getting started lugram took the lead, Rose be-mount being reduced by him to 8781.54
the manner she had. They also owed their best the Northamptonshire Regiment and one from thanks to Mrs. Cameron, who had so kind help the Garrison Shooting and Hongkong Police ed her ladyships in the distribution. He thought Clabs took place on Thursday afternoon, the that perhips it would not be out of place as her 1
in
to ay notice. particularly in referones (U) GET MANHAL READY FOR WORK with ladyskip was a now comer to the Colony and 3rd inst, on the Kowloon Ranges, when ward the winner. Time, 59 seos
of the town in Wanchai
The clause was thon pat and passed. His EXCELLS er - Thut boing finished, an moet andesitans any ans for a moment alread imagine that in Orffaire affecting any rights shoull be passed through hastily, and they being after all u bnery in the matur. I think. though there is ne secondar to the Hon. Mr. Ryrie's motion, we might leave it in Committee till the next meeting.
THE RATING DILL.
The Council rasumed Committee on the Rat ing Bill
The COLONIAL TREASURER-Felure making encorat amendments are in propos, I should just like to explain that at the last mooting of Council I did not make me of a phase which was put in my mouth by the newspapers, “hypo- betul tanament." There is no such thing. Whist I said was a hypothetical tenant." "I think histermis as well known in connection with rating nattore in the United Kingden na "John Dosant Richard Rre "used to be. The hypotan- tical tenant" is a tenant who is imaginary when there is no real passing. The hon. gentioman ther proposed several technical amendments.
His EXCELLENCY said he thought notice of ameatments ought to be given, parlentarly in tong Bill like this, and that they should to put down on paper. He did not like passing them in this hasty way, because there were many things that might be affected that one did not
remember at the time.
TheCOLONIAL TREASURER said he would givA notice of his amendments, and have thom printed for the next meeting.
to
Amongst the amendments proposed wis ons alpiks out the words "praises of " before City Bat in the exemptions, leasing it simply The City Hall."
Hon. J. BULL-IRVING-Is it your intention 'to lax the theatre, which is in the City Hall?
The COLONIAL TREASCERE No, the City Ball bus be regarded as one Building.
ADJOURNMENT,
The Council adjourned until Wednesday. the 11th just.
THE FINANCE COMMITTEE
A meeting of the inaues Committee wa hold after the meeting of the Legislative Council on Wedunsday afternoon, the Colcuial Secretary, Han. F. Stewart, presiding.
The recommendation by H.E the Governor that a vote of $770 by passer for the conversion of the boatman's quarters in tho Barbour Offiss ine as clice for Co-Imports and Exports de- Fartment was considered.
The CHAIRMAN said it was always the inten tion to have this office at the Harbour Office but at the tie it was established thero was no
most an
the Regimental tava bout their opponents by 57 prints. The weather was cell therefore, know but very little about the Association, if he gave her a short history of it. faventable for a display of marskemanship. The prosat Hongkong Rifle Associa i was the successor of a similar association which had a fuling heavily, the whole time, bat dos lied a ustaral death. The origin and birth of its this some very creditable scores were em the present Association wars owing ontirely to piled The conditions were soven shots each at his stored friend Mr. Jackson (Applause),0), 500, and 600 yards. Appended mothe
ONE LESOTH OF Hos-First appearance of Water from nozzle test of winding. Five Europeans tuus manual, ton Chinese and two Ladians allowed for paniping. The Chi- nose ferns in be selected by ballot. $1 to each of winning team. Limited to ten Euro- pears to be selected by balat. Two Manuals only to be used. Prize, $15.ir oguul amounts. Mr. Jackson about two years ago called Winning Tulane in event (2) excluded from a mocting of gentlemen who were interested in ile booting and presuaded them to form themselves into an Associatica. He wont farther thes that, and gare them very material help, withont which they could never have started, and thenfore they laust look upon Alt. Jackson
this event. Two maands Nos 6 and 7 competed for this, the team working No. Gwinning with a good bit to spare. Tione, min. 11secs.
PUNTING MATCH-PRIZE FOR ENDUR. ANCE TEN CHINEEE AND TWO INDIANS FOR EACH MANUAL TWO LENGTH HOSE-ADY of the srow leaving off not to be allowed to resane, water at ac time to be less than fifleur feet higher than nozzle, hoight of water to be decided by opinica of Superio-ent of fals at their disposal was also small, fending Judge, hose decision to be final. Priza, $10 to be equally dividest. If both enntinne pamping for half an hour each to oh tain half the prize. Crews to be salestort hy ballet Competitors in ( not allowed to compete..
The two manuals Nos, & dad 7 were again the ones used in this competition. After pumping for about seven minutes it aas decirled to divide the prize between the two teams, No. 7 manual boing, much more difficult to work and conse- quently heavily handicapping that team,
tions oquai.
penas.
Four teams compoted. The winning team was wmposód of Nos. 17, 18, 32, 67, 47 and 67,
DRIVERS, PRIZE FOR FLEST GETTING EN- GIVES TO WORK-Flaw to be laid on the ground. Koilers to be fall. Event to be de cided by Best steam pressure of eighty pounds Confined to Drivers and Stokers, Engines to be balloted for. If Brower to be Special Judge of this event. Prize, 35 lo Driver, $3 for Assistant Driver, and for euch Stoker.
them c-day.
&
scores:--
597 BALIMENT,
600 202 500 YDE, IDA. TDE. Colour Sergt. Thlandy... 33. 3. Borgt. Corporal Liley30 31 26 Colour-Sergt. Lowrie Colour Soret. Philips 3 30 Sergout Fricker Lieutenant Smith Colour-Sorgt. Kendrick, Liontonant Prichard ...
TOTALL
37
84
al
81
3097
SO... 23. 25...... 41... 22
3124
23 20 101 Avorige $0.37.
26
£43
GARD ON SHOOTING AND HONGKONG POLICE Coues.
200 500,600 TOLAT TOS YDE. EDS Sorge, Adame, G. Staff. 31. 23 B. B. L. Mersen, E.A.. 31.
3... 20 Sergt. Mann, Folion...
a. G.S. 31 Cr. Seret-Dicheva, Capt. Knight, RE 28 25 Corporal Hawkins, E.B. 30 Sorgt Attos, R.E Sergt. Fowler, Police... 29
91
20.
高雄
76
76
73
18......
72
70
59
£30 173
588
HI
HONGKONG AMATEUR ATHLETIC SPORTS.
Mr. Wilson now applied for judgment against On doing the third Xay, Nowlands. he had won. The judges, however, declared Stong wall up.
who had been going very steadily, passed Rose both defendants for this amount, with interest and shortly afterwards took the lead. He kept from the date of the issaing of the wet and coata. His Lordship said it had boon admiflod by the W. Steward
this place till doing the last lap, when Scanlan Fritz Lammertime
passed him and abortly afterwards. Lammertuber side that the first defendant really own the money, the second being security for him. A Denison
Scanian kept the lead, and won casily by shout a
He now gara jndgment for the plaintiff against dosen yards. Time, 5to. 174500.
both defendanti for $18454, with interest from the date of judgment aud Costa
THROWING THE CRICKET BALL-Winners at previous moetings at Dongkong and olsewhere to be penalised five yards; prive presented by the Hongkong Cricket Chab
Winner at last mesing-F. H. O Wsda 109 yards.
Competitors. E. Potta, Ross Thompson, A. K. Travers (penalised 5 yards), A. H. Maclear, F. Maitland, C. S. Barff (penalleed 5 yards), and A. A. Lloyd,
The throwing was decidedly bebind that of the previous occasion. O. 8. Pari was the winner, being credited with 94 yds, hin, a considerable falling off from the highest scars last year.
C. 8. Bar
R. Thomson
A. K. Traver
3
POLE JUMPING-Winners at previous meetings at Bongtong and elsewhere to be penalised 2 inches; prize presented by the Club Germanin Competitors in this event-U. H. Poils, I. Jvatsman, and C. E. Rigginbotham.
The standard was firs Oxed at six feet, and raised two inebes, after each jump. Potts ro-
tired soon after the start, and the other two care
ried on the contest till both had cleared 8ft. The bar was then raised to 8 feet 2in., at which both failed. There being only one prise, the standard was lowered oas incb, which Higgin botham got oret, but Huntsme failed to clear.
C. E. Higginbotham ....
Pie Pinteres Drummer Haynes
1
3
R. Daris, H. M. S. Constance......... Boond prista given by the ladies of Ilong HALF MILE RACK (HANDICAP)-First and
kong; to be presented by Miss Hoghos Winger at let mesting-H. N. Thompson (scratch), 2min. Sjese.
3
1
3
A. de C. Scaplar............. Fritz Jammert..... A. II. Newlands CONSOLATION RACE-120 yards; open to all have not won a prize; prize presented by Ma competitors who have run at the mostings na
jor 'Tripp. Starters-H.S. Woodcock, E. B. Shepherd, F. Maitland, H. Hanisme, R. Markwisk, and A.
Denison.
This race was von vary slovarly by Woodcook, very proditable performans ouusidering that he had only just an the mito in the previous svent Time Ish neo.
H. S. Woodwork
H. Enotaman.............
A. Denison that t
T. A. Gomas G. Ferguson. Me. Caldwell appeared for the plaintif, Mr. Webber for the defendant,
In this suit the plaintiff claimed $240, being Government Bonds which he had purchased two years interest on thene Chiness Imperial from the defoudast on the 18th June, ING, whereas i transpired, on the 18th January, 1889, that they had already been drawn five months
before the sale.
Hi Lordship, in delivering judgment, having reviewed the Lacts, said that for the defenco & now and startling proposition sad be put for ward, namely, taat upon such a tale there was no INTERNATIONAL TUG-OF-WAR-Trial Hosts; 8 implied warrenty of title, but His Lordship was men a sido; nationality to be decide by that toable to acucur in a principle which might be of the father, To ba palled over lá cet: No applicable to the sale of personal chattels but spikes or tls allowed; No sitting down, could not be applied to a case of this kind. He byes maat he pulled against scratch toano; was also of opinion that the doctrine of careat no holes to boug in the ground before start-emptor coald vat he relied upon. Judgment would ing; prizes pécsonted by the Pärsoa Commun- therefore go for the plaintiff with coste.
ity.
Two teams eziered for this event, English and Irish, and although the Irish palled gamely the English throughout had the advantage end. pulled their opponents over the mark twice in anecossion. The toams were composed as ful- low
INZIAND.
ENGLAND.
H. Smit, RN. Livat, Jelastopo
J. Sapron Lluus. flord Lout. Powel Capt. Soros, R.N. G. 1. Patt Ziout. Metcalfe
E. J. Coron
A. K. Triers
Lloul. Machin Libat. Little Lieut. Somers ifle
J. Luther
A. Muller A. N. Olhor
SUPREME COURT.
4th April.
IN APPEAL
BEFORE THE FULL COURT
YENG CHEUX HOI AND OTHERS KU HUNC TAK.
CORRESPONDENCE.
We do not bold umráolven responsible for the opinione expressed by our Correspundvaite. !·
THE POSITION OF WARDERS IN VICTORIA GAOL.
TO THE EDITOR OF TLE "HONGKONG DAILY PLESS."
SIR-Kindly allow me a short spacs in your paper on a subject which I notice is at present the miserable par under discussion. I refor
of the European Warders in the Hoogkong del Allow me to pises before you a few facts con- neated with the Singapore prison, and then let Dormon sonte speak for itself.
I read with deep interest, the acemat in your paper of the year's report of the gaol here in Hongkong. I was simply amazed at what it said, as I was always of opinion that it was for ahead of the one at Singapore, but this I find is not the case.
The Singapore new prison is barely six years old. and encloses the old civil gnol (built 1847) within its walls, thus making the two into one, as it In this enit, Mr. Francis, Q.C., instructed by were. It is situated upon a hill about one wils the defendant for leave to appealagainst the jade buildings on all sides. Outside, about 100 yards ment delivered by Mr. Justice Leach in Summary away, we have a beautiful terrace of some 30 or Mears. Wotton and Deacon, moved on behalf of from the centre of the town and clear from Court, in favor of the plaintifs in this case, on mora two storeyed houses overhang with a large verandah and well raised some four feet from the 27th March.
the ground. These konses are the Warders'
Mr. Francis said the plaintiffs wore a number
the uthor of the birth of the Hongkong Rifle Association. (Applause). Like most chili- Ten bornia this colony the Asscelation suffered good deal is its infaney, The Bamber of members were small and consequently the While their expesses were consistaruble. The Association lad a very sickly life at fizet, and the probabilities were for some time that it would perish like its predecessor. Howevor, at the most critios, moment another gentleman, wh was wel known and popular in the Colony. and who face, he was sorry to miss among. came forward, and helped thon greatly. More members then joined, buriptions came in, and they managed to pay their expenses with a little to spare. Still their expenses were large while the subscriptions small, and being anxious to keep the Association FO HOIST LADDERS, SAIBU BRANCH PIPE, AND together, it was decided to make an appeal to the ATTACH SUPPORTS-Prize for neatuses and publia. That appant was made with the grant st
H. Huntsman....................... steadiness and control of ladder. Spend not muccess. Everybody came forward and helpeil, essential, but to bo cunsidored if other candi and by giving a larger uber of prizes to be
The above sports were held on the Cricket HALF MILE RACE-Open to all' non-Commis sioned Officers and Mon of Her Majesty's and Five Europeans for each luker. competed for, more members were induced
Imperial Services, including Folico; post Prize, $25 Teams to bo glected by ballet, jedo, with the result that the Association grow Groand on Saturday afternoon, the 7th April.
satries winers at pervious meetings in. and competitors in events and h dot to le, its present flourishing state, in which he The weather which was very threatening,
Hongkong and elsewhere to be handioupped; visi bo aliowed to compota. Limited to 'ten kuro hoped it would contine. To show the great behavel better than was expected, the com
prizes presented by Gibson Brodie, Esq.; halp ad encouragement that had been given thompetition being got through with the
first prize, 20; second prize, $10; tird Two teams of Europeans competed for tho by the general public he would quota from a short tation of only about a couple of showers. arcnt, each being allowed two tria's. The team memoriadam which he had received from the The heavy rain of the previons two days
Competitors-Ita Panter, 58th Regt, Pte. comprised as follows was adjudged to have shown Beccelry. From this it would be seen that the land. Lowever, rendord the track very heavy, most dexterity in the handling of the laddere: aaupi spout in prizes at the last greeting was and consequently the time for the various vanta Beskwith, 52th Regt. Drummer Haynes, 55th $1,417, Of this amount the Association itself had was not as gued as laat year. During the Ragt, Pte Busby, 58th Rogt, Ple. Fletcher, 58th J. McDougall T. Moffet. D. Macdonald.
T. Duncan.
spont in caps and otherwise $276, in money afternyon the urls were witnessed by a large J. Campbell.
prizes 8253 and the general public had anbeerib number of spectators, among whom were His Regt., Ple. Mills, 68th-Rogt, R. Davis, H.M.S A good start was made, and Panter almost im ddy Do. Ede CHINTEE. SIX MEN VOR riced to the Association the sum of 883. (Applause). Excellenoy the Governor, H. E. Vis-Admiral Constance, J. Andrews, Guram Singh, aud LACOR Frizo, 56-mompetitors in exunta fe only hoped that thus gauerosity would be Sir Nowell Simon. H. E. Major-General Ganda Singh (ponalised 60 yards), (a) and (b) not to be allowed to compete, cantined in the future. At the last-meeting Cameron, Mr. Cameron, the Misses Cameron.mediately took the lead, which be kept to the teams to bo selected by ballot. Limited to they hul endeavoured to give every body change, and a number of ladies. The arrangements were fluish Gunds Slugh, who had carried off the So many prizes were given for the members, so efficiently carried out by a Committee consisting twenty-four Chinese.
many for thegeneral public, so any for tlu Gar-of-Mors, J. Antra, C. S. Back, A.Fro for this event on so muar previous ocea
come in fourth Time, min, 9aec. rison and Polica: so that every bady might with Denison, Surg. Major Ffolliott, Lions, Graham, one, was penalis 140 yards, and mangod to litt perseverance gains prizu. That had been J. Grant, H. F. Hayllar, F. A. Hazeland, F their en, and he thought they had been fairly Koch, J. H. Stewart-Lockhart, Lient Metcalo, accesful (Applauso). The only opposition Capt. Reynolds, Capt. Ramsey, C. H. Thompson that he Association bad wet with was in on. Soc.) and J. Gray (Hon. Treus). The the top of a bit of obal from the goutle bandicappers were Major Ellis, Mr. W. R. men alled Mr.rownie," who noensionally Young. Major Tripp, and Mr..A. K. Tessers. mil them with his writing. Two or three The judges were Hou, W. M. Donas, Mr. E. week ago there appeared in the China K, Leigb, and Major Ellis. Mr. W. H. Yoring
Messrs. A. de C. Sean's (scratch), E. B: Shop rom thers. Arrangeraonis kad now been The Ava Govermout engines competed in the asparagraph in which he said that so meu officiated as starter, Major Tripp as Clock of prizas were going to be given that everybody the Course, and Mears. R. Fraser Amita and J.
hord (sematch). H. F. Hayllar (10 yards, F. Harbour Office into an office for the Superiot the pecossary pressure in twelve minutes.
mle for coa rerting the lower portion of the event, which resulted in a win for No. 3, which wonki bu able to carry away a dozen or se to Sampson as time-kooper whole well contestod. Shepherd (10 yards), A. Newlands 15 yards, R. fordant was Ka Hung Tak, trading as thy-Ban of them are. The houses bare four good-sized
give a thoir wigs at their sisters, and their The events were on the dent of Imports and Exports. He and he might This engine was the one which took the prize on mention that the Imports and Exports ofles bad the last ocassion, when the time was nin, 230, consis and their aunts. (Laughter). In carrying and Saturday's meeting was in most cases worthy H. Burder (15 yards), and Fritz Lammert (30
On getting away Hayllar took the lead for a fased on the part of the defendant to marry out and a room for a sarsant in n pavod yard at the been earpected by islophone with the exchange. but the fact of the fires being then laid Bafore at their idea the Assolation bad been justified of being ranked with its predecessors. The time, yards) entered for this event.
The vote was approved.
coming to the ground and the friel being dry. by tha rasalt. While at their first meeting or as already mentioned, was not so good as on the
ocal and fifty tons best Takasimas coal, washing stand, a dressor, and wet of shelves. THIEMAN said the next minute for cou-dowblings accounted for the better time. The two maly about 8 or 90 het competed, the precious occasions, but this was more the fanlt of short distance, but was soon overtaken by the his crotract, Plaintifs stated that they contract-back, with water laid ou day and night. Each situation was a recate of 325, in connection Volanters competed in yesterday's event al aumber of competitors had increased at the hat the case than any sign of degeneration on the scratch men. These two then razed together for ed to sull defendant fifty tons hest Australian bones is Atol with a large double wardrobe azi with the colebration of Her Majesty's Jubles though they did not enter, and hand the bononresting to over 300, and he hoped that when part of the competitors. As usual in these com a short time, when Shepherd became "pamped" year in she wild, it is necessary at of being the first to get steam up. They hud, the wathy Mr. Brownie aguia called atton positions the unsher of actual competitors felt and dropped out, leaving Salau, to nish in that defonduit took delivery of twenty-que A married couple or two single non occury one year in which it was voted, it was necessary it howorer, the advantage of haring their Bro laid tinn is then it would be to pat thots on the book very for short of the amber of entries, but on the easy style. Time. Zmla. 1180.
before coming on the ground, and slehongh they and encourage them. He did not think that whole the feds ruled quito as large az al. former waited until the Government engines and they bad given too many prizes. It would bo enetings, while in one instance at least, the theirs ready, bore lighting up, this doubtless found that the average number of winners auong Veterans' Rune, a larger number came to the thought was a very fair ons. The position of Ab erent which we might anggest shonid be Fave them a slight advantage. The drivers of the competitors was Duo in seven, which he mark than las huen wessed for some years, the winning engine ware
the Association was at present very satisfactory, dropped from the fusare programmes is the mila They had 6 life members, 22 lady aerators, and walking race, in which apparently bat little in-
He trusted that their tocest is taken. Ist year two men only pat Tuke off middle length of three lengths 136 other members. while water is playing and change brauchaumbura wald inorenss. He wished he were an appearance for this competition, and on Satur pipe from third length to first. Three men endowed with the most persuasive aloquence days Recane mau was only induced to-start for allowed, water pressure of filly pounds that he could indust every cus to join them, the purpose of making a rade, A fresh event Two seconds penalty for slack joint. Prize more sapcially the young, the rising ope of this nesting was the Bicycle Raco in which H. $3 to each of winning loan.
England. (Applause). He was afraid he had F. Hayllar was the winner. In the Luternational Two teams cewpoted for this. The winning wandered anewhat from his text (acor, basr), Tag-of-war, for which two teams only wore raised, which was to thank Lady des Voeux End Mrs.is, English and Irish, the Engin bad some W. Benton
Q. Macdonald Chrawon for vowing there to distribute the what an easy victory.
prises. He could only assure her ladyship that As the corolusion of the sports, the prizes were T. Pholps 2-Put on midille longth and take branch pipe a un falt trion as pread of winning a prize, preserted by Mrs. Cameron, who kindly under- when it was presented to him by a lady so esteemed took to perform this office in the absence of Lady from first length to third. Three menshewas (applause-зnd he was sure that those da Vanx. The Ladies' Prize for the Half-mile | fifty pounds water pressure. Two seconds. penult for each plank joint, Open to all soidira who were present fally appreciated the Handicap, which was won by à de C. Scanlan, as Enropeans, not competing in (a), (b), (e), (d),kinds of Mrs. Cameron, who always took sneh presunted to the winner immediately alter the race by Miss Hughes. During the afternoon the Band and (e). Temos to be selected by ballot and an interest in their welfare. Applause)
Ou the call of Mr. JACKSON, three cheers were of the Northamptonshire Regiment was in at- the gizen for Lady Drs Vour and are tendance, al, under the direction of Mr. Moran, Cameron.
played various selcations of music...
Appended are the details of the exeuts Is EXCELLENCy, in zataraing Hauks, said-- D. Hall
On Whalf of my wife, I beg to thank you very 100 YARDS FLAT RACE-Winners at previous mush for the kind manner in which you have meetings at Hongkong and elsewhere to be penalised one-yerd-and-a-half; first prize pre- At the close of the events both Brigades har responded to her name in relation to what has
sented by T. Jackson, Beq; second prize pre- ing been drawn up to form the three sides of a occured to day. She has come here with great
santed by the Committee. www.bel Lolkw square,
pleasure, but at the same time, since the Presid.
Winner at last meeting-A H. Jackson. Time, 1035the ecos: Bho has come here in earlier part Mr Woathouse and mon of the Government buy say
The competitors for this event were—Å. of the day tha Governcient Brigade went Brigade, Mr. Mallory and men of the Volanteur indiferent health and against the very strong through a number of exercises, for which pri Brigade, I have had great pleasure in being pro-wisher of her medical advisor, and bat for the Maclenn, (penalised 14 rarda) F. H. Jobaston were awarded. At 4 p.m. the Government an Volunteer Brigades were drar up at the back sent to-day and sewing some of the manoeuvres very kind way in which she has been assisted (pemliard 14 yardia, J. M. Atkinson, P. W. Bush, ected with your honourable compation, and I by dra. Cameron, she would not have been able .N., F. Maitlam, A, Denison, W. Steward, The opering event was run in good style. satisfied, in-ro far as one who is so sutirely to uglartake it. (Applaee). It has given me the R.N., and R. Markwick. ignorant of these wattars can be satisfied, chat greatest pleasure to be a witness of what bas ve
should be rented.
Hon. P. BY RI-Has the racray been paid P
Fion. J BELL IRVING, said the money ought
to have been paid some months ago
The COLONIAL TREASURER said he thought
it had been paid.
The CRACMAN-No, it has not.
The COLONIAL TREASURER-I think I ref meruber signing a cheque.
The CHAISMAN--Bus it has not been paid Eleg. P. RYATHAnd where is the money? The CHAIRMAN-The xiousy is in the Tron- Bury,
Hon. I BELL-TRVING-I suppose it will be paid now with intarest
The CHAIRMAN-I don't think you will get muy interest. It was put in hand as you asited Brit.
The vote was approved.
A vote of $270 for quarters for the toner was approved, the quarters of prirucni ne capied being required for departmentál purposes, A vote of 836 to the Basil Mission Schock for extension purposes under the grant-in-nil scheme was approved.
HONGKONG FIRE DRIGADE INSPECTION.
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team wa
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J. Grimble d. J. Mitchell.
the nature of the event to be aho determined by hallot Prize, S7to exch of winning to
Eu his event the winning team was
W. Robertson
J. Stewart.
The Fire Brigade Inspection sa Thursday, the 5th instant, on the Cricket * His EXCELLEROY addressed them as follows ont of the Association has alluded to it, I Ground, Hongkong. In th
at the City Hall to be inspected by II E. the
Governor, Shurtly after four o'clock His Ex
very
J. M. Atkinso
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of Chiareo trading as the Yeo Eang, and the do quarters, and res pictures of Old England mony
and delivered and for demages sustained by re Each hours lins a well fitted cook-kouse, w.c. W. The plaintiffs claimed $295 for gand sold rooms in such, two upstairs and two down.
tons of Australian soal but refused to take loare. A single man can have bed, mattress, the balance of tho oral, and they claimed for theebeets, blankets, and pillow from the prison for pries of the twenty-coe tons túken and practical- į bis on a uso, free of charge, for the asking. In ly the loss incurred by the reduced sale by ane the sume terraco is a most excellort brilling 180 YARDS HURDLE RACE-Winners at pre-tion of the balance which he refused to talus, and undug by itself, riz, a canteen billiard saloon vious meetings at Hongkong and alsowhere to also for oxpanses. Having read the judgmout and library The Chief Wander has a honge bo penalised 5 yards for one win, aud 23 yards delivered by Mr. Justice Leach, Mr. Francis the terrace also standing art, a little larger called thair Lordship's attention to the fact that than the others, and in the ease of a married man for each succeeding win; Erst prize pro- sented by H. N. Mody, Esq.; scoond prize plaintiffs in bringing the case into court divided with a large family tre homes are merged tuto the contract into tre parts. They claimed for ono for bin ecnvanistice. In front of the quartors, proconted by the Committee.
of which defendant refused to take delivery. If hand by the chain-ging, and when füished will Winner at last meeting-A. Denison-11-5th the actual coal takon, aud claimed for the balance, what originaligas a swamp is being taken in Starters-A. Denison, C. E. Higginbotham, the judgment was to be stained planéit's air form nost extensive pleasure grounds for the the whole smoant. So far as the facts were ocn-foot-lower than the low as themselves. The Go 58th Regi, A. Maclean, G. H Potts, and P. should have been for refusal to take delivery of Warder families, especially as it lies Home 20 This was a very keen contest, the second man, cornod, they had no objection whatever to make pernor's house stands above the Gaol bat withi W. Bush, R.N. Potts, holding the war close up to the fapo. to the judgment. The question upon which they 50 yards of the outer wall, and the Dooter's and appealed was as stated by the judge dresser's houses are between this and the quar- There was que entire cou vere of the warders, while the native sub-narders the court Islam. Time, Russe.
A. Maclean......
tract for beet Takasin coal and beat Australive at the rear of the, Gaol, near the Gaol G. H. Petts
iam eon, the price for the whole to be paid Cemetery,
Most of the warders have come out from home, P.W. Bush
Innse, sum. The contract was whole and in- Boys FACE-100 YARDS HANDICAP For divisibis, and the only question was whether the still we find rucoy who have joined locally from boys onder 10 years of age; open to all: first, purchaser indtog the onthe quality not on to the Regiments stationed from time to time ut Sin- second, and third prizes prested by A. K.that contracted for was justified in ropudiating gapers, meking a total of about 30 or 32 to a Travers, Esq. Twenty-one entered for this race. Time, 14 sao, the entire contract, or whether the repudiation average of 1,003 prisoners. It sometimes fails was vitistel by retaining a portion of the caal to 900 (but sellom) and I have seen the muster Reaalt:
which was aleady pat into the bunkers out was reach over 1,100. The yarders work the J. dos Ramedios ATZETA
mixed with etal already there. With referater whole number of prisoners. Thero are aime 20 T. C. Bilva...con gra
to the gofidnes of the parties, their Lordships odd native matte-usitas, mostly Klings, on G. dos Remedios e world notice that payment was not made for the some nine dollars a mouth, called anb-warders; VETERAN'S FLAT HAGE, (120 YARDS HANOL twenty-one tous of coal taken until after the soit unt their influence upon the prisoners is nil car)-Competitore must be 25 years old or Xad been instituted in the Court, and that when they simply not as messengers or errand boys upwards, and of 10 years residence in India, the price of this eml was paid, it was paid witt generally. There are now some 706 colls in use, China, or the Tropics; first prize presertod by the distinct solsier that such faytuset was to and when the present oxbensive alterations are the Hoo. C. P. Chater; second priga re he taken as any admission that the coal was of Suished some 14 more will be added, making a the quality contracted for. There was no admis total of Win all, thus even then leaving some Fonted by the Committee.
sion whatever that the twenty one tous of coal out in the fold. I will not hers go into any Winner at last meeting-H. Toga (7 yarde),
particulars about the system of working in the 13 45th seo.
received into the ship's bunkers were Competitors-Major Ellis, 58th Reg(scratch) the proper quality, He submitted, with reprisa, I am buss engaged upon a little book to this question of acceptance, a to be called "Prison Life," and which I think efear Estinction must be drawn between more will prove very interesting to those at work in Captain Smythies, N., (eratoh), Mr. Dawson farence
I now pass co
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ellency arrived and having been received by the your present position and efficiency are worthy of ourral and ses people of all classes, members of the Atkinson took the Ised on geting away, but was R.N. (5 yards)7R. I. Symos (sorátek); Cap H. E. Wodehouse, C.M.G, inspected both Briare hal suck aupropitious weather and haTA offices of the Garrison, and representatives of the abort to take the race when he slipped, and being 15 yards); E. Barnio (9 yards); H, L. Mather goods wero sold by surapie the parokäser had to
examine them and see whether he would accept on agreement for so many years, and start on Buperintendent of the Governingnt Brigade, Mr-your honourable ronerd. I am very sorry that we Executive Council, members of tho Police Force, ciosaly followed by Maclean, who appeared to be taia Rumsey R.N., (5 yards)12. H. Whitehead receiving and acceptance. In many-eams where our Eastera Gaa the warders' pay and gades: The Dion were then put through a nam-ths been prevented from seeing as much as we Taricus racos competing together. It is slequable to recover the last ground, Atkinson um 10 yards); R. Fraser Smith (10 yards); John receive into zotnal possession before he could duties. Those men who came out from home are This event ninally exoites great interest, and or reject them. Here, he submitted, there was $60 per month for the first year, $64 the second, ber of exerclees, but the effech was considerably oftarwigs should bare done, but I am quite save plassing to us us new-comers, to see an old resi in a winner by about a yard. Timo, 12 2-5th seca. Grant (12 yards); and J. Andrew (19 rards), inarred by the navy showers of rain which began that you are so coustened to a much dead-dent le Mr. Woodin, after being out here masy A. H. Macloan ........
this year's meeting was no exception; to the rule. in the first instance, simply receiving and not and son, rising $ per year. The local war to fall about this time. A ramber of ladies lier element; thut the rain has taken very year, not only looking so well, but shooting o attended the inspection and competitions, and little, from your sejoyment. It has given me well (Applaninə). To new-comióra this is a very PuritкG THE SHOT, 18 lbs.-Winners at pre- A good fleld turned up, and a capital start was Booeptance. The coal was simply retained, and deri stari on $50 per month, and if recom rioas mortings at Hongkong and elsewhere modo, Frazer Smith led up to within about if the vender had insisted upon having it back,mended get 60 is two or three years, but cau'l B. Major-General Cameron was also present. As great pleasure to su persons representing satisnetery prospect. I am also pleased to see it
to be purulised one toot; prize presented by twenty yards from the winning port, when he he would probably have had it returned to hem claim it. All warders locally pay $2 pee month All warders after passing their probation rat -the afternoon wore ou the weather, if anything the various races in the Colony contand so many of our temporary residents, the soldiers
D. Gillia Esq.
gave out." "Grant, who was holding hith, well, ou his paying the expenses of getting it out of to the widow and orphans fand out of $59.
about the same time. the broken Plaintifs never claimed to have grow worse, and it was finaly decided to postponing in a spirit of benqurable emulation in an of the garrison, have taken prises. I am quite sure
Winter at last meeting-H. N. Thompson, $4 coming a "cropper" several events, which remained to be competed in, occupation which is of such very grant-service that the poople whose great liberality has pro
feat.
Whitehead and Baie then forged ahead, White-the coal returned, but brought the case into every year one superfine uniform la bine cloth, to another day. The Band of the Nortianptou to the camnarity, in fact without which the rided these prizes will not be the lese pleased to
Competitors A. A. Lloyd and . H. Potts, head winning by about a couple of fuet Time, Court on two separate items. One for the price two pair English lace-up or spring-side boots, of the coal taken, the other for damagos for one sun kelmet, and four suite of white drill. shire Regiment was present daring the after probabhty is we should not long exist as a know that they have been won by those who as
Two only entered for the competition, and the 14 1-5th sec.
breach of contract. There was no acceptance uniform. The days are long and short a long noon and played various selections of music. community. I had imagined, that thero might ist in defendlag us against the Qason's enemies.
was anything but "frat-class." T. FL. Whitehead (5 yards) ......................
or what could be construed into acceptance at day is from am, to 5.30 pm, but allowing The competitions were carried out under the be symptons of race dislike, which would sppear Aming the Military Fobserve my friend Co petting "
E. Burnie (9 yards) ..................
distinguished from receipt on the part of the one and a half hour for breakfast and two hours direction of a Committee consisting of the upon an cocasion of this kind, and it has been lone Anderson is a successful competitor. (Ap Lord was eventually declared the winner.
Major Ellis (eorafob)...............................................
defendant natil the price of twenty-ons tous for in; a short day is 5.15 am. to 4 pm, with Superintendent, Mr H. E. Wodehouse, C.f.G with feelings of the greatest satisfaction that I plano). I am especially glad to find that he is Distance, 28ft. Lins. the Assistant Superintendents, Chief Inspector has viewed all nationalities working together so stressful with the wagon with which I na
Hongkong and elsewhere to be penalised under special cireumatanoas because it on Subtisy duty occurs ofery other Sunday, when Horapoo and Mr. J. K. Brewer: Colonel
faund that plaintiffs were treating the contract the wurder on duty gets Saturday from noon prize prezented by H. Mackintosh, Esq;:
inches: prize provonted by Club Germania, Andoros, referon: Hing. A. P. MacEwen, Hon. harmoniously. I cannot pass over an this deraand he nearly wet with a fatal accident. As 120 YARDS FLAT RACE (HANDICAP); first LONG JUMP-Winners at provine dinge was poid tuto Court, and this suta was paid braskinst the same but one hour only for tiffin.
oomaion an event, which I am quite ears has you may possibly not have heard of it, I will tell
second prize presented by the Committas.
Last year's wiuper-G. H. Potts 17ft:Six.
as two separate ones, and in paying this sum no and vice versa. Night Guard quvo in ten nights W. M. Té, Commander Ramsay, R.N.
caused the greatest sorrow not only to myself you what happened. A rideman was bring fate
Winner a last meeting-C. E. Holworthy,
Two only competed-G. Potts and A. - ability was admitted either us to quality or en sa averige. Say to-night it is my guard (two Mears. I Mallory, II. J. H. Tripp, and R. K but to the whole community, I mean the vory the air and unfortunately the bullet found Co.
Time, 1245 sec.
lean. The contest was rather along one owing viec. Defendant had done nothing more than warders only keep grand and 12 natives), I got Leigh, indges; and W., M. B. Arthar, time serious accident which owurred to the foremnu lone Anderson's hood there and consequently keeper.
A Maslon, (socatel) Row Thomson f yards to its closeness. Polis considerably impr ved foceive the twenty-one tons of coal It would off at noon, come on duty at 5 p.m. and remain u I think nearly doprived us of our popular Colonel. (Ap of the Volantoor Brigade, Mr. Rose. The following are the details of the various it will be gratifying to you, bis comrades, to plauk), I am quite sure that all have heard THA (kizsea, ( yards), W. Steward, N. bar record, hat six inches penalty have boon uxtremely difficult after the sont bad duty 13 hours till 6 a.m., when I go off home till competitions --
know the deep sympathy which is felt for him with pleasure the graphic aneount of the As yards), C. D. Higginbotham, 58th Hegt. (3 yards), proved too much for kim I-FOR CHINESE ONLY.
by myself and the whole community in his auf socistion given by General Gordon who takes se R. Markwick (2 yards), F. Maitland (3 yards) (a) COUPLING TWO LENGTHS OF Hosn ANDfering, which was caused-by-the-terable accident much terest in it fixat the number of A. Newlande" (5 yards), and J. I. Hazeland
ATTACHING BRANCH PIPE THREE MEN. which covered while performing, in common with soubers will go on inoressing, especially when (ID yards), stored for this Tave
All got away well in the rood excapt R. THREE LEGGED ECE 120-YARD Eext and sang group only be tested in using, and of doing good to a number of men who work 1st Prize, $3 for each of winning triplet; 2nd yourselves, his honourable and dangerous duty, it supported with such great liberality by the Price, 92 for each of next triplet: 3rd Prize, I will not keep you here any longer in the rain, pools of Hongkong. (Aadies and gentle any chases of a place. For the first forty yards Thomson, who slipped at the start, and thus lost 81. Limited to thirty capetitors to be but again convey to you my hearty thanks for selected by ballot. Prize to be forfeited if what I have witnessed horn this afternoon. men. I suppose I ought to add a few words, and Hazlond lat, and the Athiasor and Machen
The entries were-G. H. Potts and C. 8. On the call of ME. WODEHOUSE, obers were I thank you most heartily for the way in which came to the frost, olosely pressed by Hig couplings are slack, Phytom of the six of this competition then gives for His Excellency, for Lady Des you have expressed your kind wishes to Mrs ginbotham. The last named then passed Barff (penalised 1 yard); J. M. Atkinson and F.
quito, alkome at A Winsor sed made a nookand-neck race with Maitland; K. Thompson and H. Huntaguan, were 30, 109, and 80. Time, 20secs.
: Vœur, und for "Misjor-Generad Šaut
General CAMERON
A. A. Lloyd
1
A. H. Maclean (18. i) 1
G.H. Potta(18ftin, ponalised in.) 2
tries; prize presented by the Committee. Winners as last mosting-Potts and Barf.
Tize 17secs
passed into the ships' bankers and become mixed the next day, ie, 24 hours' rosé. A. wärder in with coal already there to have returned Singapore van sare $15 per month with onse H it. The caes might almost bo put on th he does not wilfully rau into debt.
as where goods had be Trusting these ample fants may be the mean rent and could where, in-testing, a certain portion was waed rory hard for their daily bread in Hongkong,--I up. Although perhaps this was not quite such am, Sir, your most obedient servant,
TURNKET. strengosse as that, it was sa mear it as it could possibly be. In receiving these coals, defendant
was catly in the same position as in the case
Hongkong, 8th April, 1888.
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