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INTIMATIONS. INES AND SPIRITS.

ÚJ APPUNTMRÉT,

9. WATSON & Co., LIMITED.

(ESTARLIGHED A.D. 1841.) HONGKONG.

Ye Invite silention to the following old landed Fir ads, all of which are excellent quality and good value for the money.

Yders through Local Post or by Telegram rive prompt attention. IRTS. (For Invalidle and genercil uan.)

Per dos.

Case Per Bot. Green Capanla$10 $1.00

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THE GRONIN

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vah is that Jullivan, and

Antwuz Kaukor, replied “that a cent a tan should be regarded as a maximum rat

The result of the It is now proposed to increase this mate,

bick wanta be regarded as a maximum. commented with the infatu

tko jury have fused- Cragho the rate: had been found insufficient suck & Burke guilty of murder, and they have been covile would have been reasonable and proantoored to imprisonment for life. por, but an a matter of fact the existing mute St

of one cont per ton is more than sufficient to

over the spears both of the Gg Book and the

CRICKET.

If

Biation No-Boarlet and White Bow W. Thorbaço.

10st. 6lbs. Stroke, D. Henderson 11st Blba. Bat. 1lbs. Cox, G. C. White,

Eileen."-Third, VA Station No. 5-Blue sed Gold Seah Bow A Duer 10st. 10. Stroke, E. B. Shepherd 10st. 5lbs. Cor W. Stopania 6Tha

Lima Wuite.

Bow, D. M. Blair 10st 5lbs. Stroke G. C. O. Master 10st: 51b#.

Cox, A. T. White

Bai, 101b.

was increly an excess of legal nicety. Dostorn al totaled 16 before Moore fall toilage and it soon became evident that the Lily

A splendid stort, the Lily, the larourite, quick- Istilaon came up larel and gradually took the ging bond for about twenty yards when the led going in cary style, the Fileen being third and the Mawd last. The Eileen that took nocond

took a considerable part. Whén about half & Tas out of the rues, & result in which the cor. nits was covered the Mand, which had at first made a rather poor show, but on a spurt and After jussing the Llly took the second pleas, The Kathlon, which throughout the race was and far the last quarter of a mile the mos was going very easily, contiened to inoresss its leadi rory much of a procession, the boats being in the order in which they won with about kalt æ as lougths between. This distance was very the winning past about 6 langthu ■hend of the little altered to the finish, the Kathleen passing

Had the winning boat been pres- Mand and the esme, distamos separating ker

existing lights. The mere fact that the Gap Boran ARTILLERY #. HONGKONG MEDICOS. This match, which is lafended Lo be an annual Rock light will be outside the Colony tan real- the same being specially elsated by ourly no hearing on the argument, because the j-one, was played yesterday, and aftor, zeme pasd Lion Hoose, and bought direct from the most original intention was to provide the bust and occasionally amusing cricket the game ended. aed Shippers, are imported in wood and bottled lights practicable, and the striking out of in favour of the "Sawbones" by a large number ourselves, thus enabling us to supply the best the word "approach in the Bill of 1873 of runs. Robbins and Moore opened for the wths at moderate priser.

In ordering it is only accesary to state tname and quantity of Wine or Spirit wanted,

Major Milos Ball balped Rohbiar to take the Hoore to 25, when the former sent one up in the wrl-iuifial-letter for quality desired.

sir which was easily hold Lowson and Robbins then commended to pile on the rans, the former paying partionise attention to Major Miloa, bit ting kim ocazionally orer the boundarios. Not withstanding various changes of bowling there batsmen rousined together till tiffs. On re suming after öfn Bobbins was immediately bowled by a packer Free Doone Barrow did not stay long, as he soot as esay one back to Major Milos, which that gentleman soopbod. from Filsen. On Bhatileworth joining Lowson the scoring, she would no doubt here done the mile in much better tion. The Uma was 8min. 14 100. was again very rapid, Shuttleworth sending HONG PAIRS Cup presented by G. E. Noble,

·Esq.; each crew to consist of two members of several to the boundary, while Lowson" "drovo

the Bame Mereantile Hong distance on Major Miles into the Marray Barraoke, then

milo; entrance. 85; to bo roved in bosts the over the North boundary, and finally into the

property of the Violeris Recreation Clab.

"Lily"-First. harbour. The Medim declared their lenings closed at 25, Lower having got 31. and Shuttleworth 20.

A Alto Douro, good quality,

B Vintage superior quality,

Red Capaulson 12 Fina Old Vintage, mp erfer quality, Black. Bsal Capsule nie wi

14

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SHERRIES.

1.2

L.50

A Delicate Pale Dry, dinner

0.60 wins, Green Capsula ...... 8. B Superior Pala Dry, dinner.

wins, Green Seal Capsule.. 7.50 0.75 C. Manzanillo, Pale Natural

Sherry, White Capanlo

1.00

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Natural Sherry

Capsule

10.

Pilk

10

1.00

1:10

Very Baperior Old Pale Day, choice old Wine, White Seal Capsule 12

E Extra Superior Old Pala

Dry, wary floost quality. Black Seal Capsule (012 Bottled)

CLARETS.

14

1.25 Per Chas. Por Case.

I do. Quarta.

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Fizta

A Superior Breakfast Claret,

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The following are the scores.

TRX MEDICOS Burgeon-Major Rebbies, Bodno..... Pages Moors, R.N., A MEA re

Dr. S. Bell, Pirts, Woolk

Dr. J. A-Tawang, met out, anggeng man Burgos-M Barrow, a nud in Miles. Furgeon B.tardasth, E.N., actit DOM, AN

Surgeon Walzate maraca pen Burton Kr........

Shop Burg General Par Basgeda Dicko

Extras

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The toisi praaunt received as tight ducefrum the time they were impossá atraucted up la the end of last year to $299,462 What the iginal com of the lighthouses was ware unable to say precisely, but it was certainly well within $90,000, and the cost of up-Keep sarying from $5,000 to $8,000 a year, has not atpounted to more than a similar in £ $90,000. Deducting the expenditure of $180,000 from the revenge of $289,000 we have a balance loft of $118,000 with which to cuningtop, the constrnetian of the Gp Rock Lighthouse, and whatever further suın may be required for the completion of the work would be made up in a very few years by the ordinary, excess et revenue over penditor. However, the principle of an additional rate has already been assented to,

The R. A's commenced with Lient Wood- and it will probably not be thought advisable cook and Sargt. Ball The wickets went down to re-open that part of the question. But rapidly and, with the creeption of Major Miles, what has been agreed to is simply the none of the Artillerymen were at all at home lory of a rate for each term an may with the bowling. The total only reached 107, so hé decemary to cover the cost of the that the Medicos won by 97 rana Lowson bad B now light, The Gotsroor admits that wickets for 35, Robbing and Shuttleworth barizg *** there

under case for 22 and 28 runs respectively. most distinst atanding to that effect. Experience has shown that i will not be safe to rely ona listinot underlanding aneupported by, or press legal provision. The Hon. P. Eriz -xpressad the hopa on Wednesday that "what Mr. MacEwan had stated and what Ca Foz Bot. His Exellency bad agreed to would be noted down.". But this is not sasient, because thinga "noted down" are very often neveri looked at agnio, and when they are their binding effect is sometimes disputed. It will therefore be prudent to have it expressly provided in the Ordinance that the levy is to cek ke 40 seen a certain aam sha)" have heen collested. Notwithstanding the very distinct understanding that existed at the time the Lighthouses Ordinance was paused, when it was suggested, after the cost of the 0.75 lighthouses had been much more than psid for, that there should bos rédaction of the dave, the Begratary of State replied that

So far as the opening day is convorged the he would not sanction, aur diminution of ibei watceaof revenue. From this ve mayes bor Regatta of 1889 is worthy to rank with its pre- important it is that the powers of statins it decessors. The weather was fine, the sport good, is proposed in give to the Governor in the tho abondance largo, and the various events in nantly every instance well contested. The present ease abould be limited and net gen-Rongkong Marius Company's vosel, Morim eral, Tha malter is one that specially comes within the worince of the Chamber of Com- merge, and we would suggest, to that body the desirability of taking legal advice on the Bill and submitting to the Governor auch Amendments as may be necessary to secure that the dess to be levied shall not exceed In their gra amount the cost of the new lighthous, or, if any difficulty be appre headed in adjusting the account, then czéfain Fred wain, nay $150,000 or $200,200. The cost of the sten touder Fame would, -E courge, have to be sucluded in the calculs tion.

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ROYAL ARTILLERY. Limal. Wontenak, b Lowon is megs Boat, Ball, Lewend. Cam Staker, Shultiporch, bobbins. Major Miles, Lowenst Banu Cywis, bw, Zoween...... Lieu: A. Loe, & Blutdewarth Bospl. Dowie, act cal Both Pierce, bo Co:pl, Wilma, tz Übuklowork, & Lowcos.

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VICTORIA REGATTA, 1889,

FIRST DAF, 19th December.

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wis kindly placed at the disposal of the Regatia Committees and made an excellent flagship, white the number of private launches presect was larger than in any previous year. The Hongkong Hotel Company were the caterers this year and supplied an excellent and well- served tiffin and refreshments on board the flagship. The events wore, as already mention;

ed, well contested and tail of interoet, but, in more than one case expectations were entirely upset in the recall. In the race was this me marked than in the first noe, the “Porare Cap," where the forourite, the "Lily" was nowheTE,, the "Kathleen" making an easy wio. The "Hong Pairs was likewise surprise to many, the "Bank" best making an aastor win than was

Station No. 4 White Bank Flag. Bow, A. M. Brno 10st, Sibe, Stroke, A. Stepben 11st. Olb

Bet. 6lba Cor, W. Stopsni

Eileen."-Blocond. Statins No. 1-Blue and White. Bow, A Duer, 1st. 10tbs. 12st. 116. Stroke, G. H. Potte

Bet. 121b.

Cox. G. C. White,

Maud."-Third.

Naomi

Arto!

FOE LIGHT GIan open to European Non-Com-bul gone. The times on

missioood efficere and men of any Regiment, were :--: Corps of the Garrison, or European crews of Ray of HM's vessels: entrance, $1. first prize, $15; resend prize, 35; time sliowed, for! ears, 8 conde por car; boats to be approved, by the Committee. Distance, ono mila. Royal Engineer's Engines, 6-03-

$3 30

Close bauled for a time nutil the net mark was clear, the two made the best of their way, the Naomi wetting her jib topanil again Thors was no rags to describe! The subiquent mark, #boats wore passed, as follows,

Chang Hce:

70

Naamka Arial A

Flagship (first round)

Naomi. Ariel

Bagatta Bay

Niomi

92-

No. 2. B. Hyde

*Kornblumes,*

Bow, E. H. Shepherd,

Blation No. 2.—Adimírni'- P Bon? P. Oliver, j

St.

9. Sibe

No. 3. R. B. Garde..... Stroke, J.-D.-flokiny,

Cos; H Brooklubank, ..................

** Thistis."

11a Gib

11st, 11iba.

ext. lib.

Station No. 3-Red and

Black Bánh.

10 5lbs.

No. 3. E. Bleie,

10st Sibe

No. 8, J. Little Stroke, G, Bramwell,

11th Alba.

... 12st. 2lba.

Cor, G. C. White.........

Est. 121ba.

"Boss."

Bow, A. H. Skokon,

.......at101be.

No. 2. G. L. Dадсам, ......

10. lbs.

11t. 21.

20

Stroke J. M. Laing,

10at. Tilbs

Sat. 10ths.

Bow, W. Tarbarn.

10. Bib

ariel not ap at 5 15 p.m. Naomi eventually getting hor gan at 4.58:55. The Ariel was of scurve hopelessly out of it. TAUNT BACE for yachts under 10 touri entrance, lime for tonnage: prize, Cup Mr. F. H. May's Calloon Bawn ...

A. & S. Highland ore Sutherland, 8, Royal Artillory's Ubique, be H.M.8 Victor Emanuel's Monarch, 0 H.M.S. Vistor Emanuel's Ariel H.M.B. Cordelia's Minnie, gran H.M.8. Impérieuses Unkubwn....... 1st A. & S. Highlanders Argyll... 6 Nino boals; two beyond the entries, started finished first, the Eegimental boat being second. for this race The Engineers after a clone TROS Time Fains, 414mar.

day, Esq. Chairman of the Vioteris Rearsa CHAIRMAN'S Cup: pressated by J. F. Hells tion Club; for, font-awrs; distance, one-mile- and-a-half; entrance, $10. To be rowed in boste the property of the Victors Recreation Clab

Thistle First.

Bow, A. M. Brace...

Station No. 5-Yellow and Blick.

No. G, L Duncan

As la the rass for ysekts over 10. tone, the No. 3. J.T.H. Sample.

entries fa this class were united to two baste Stroke, D. Konnedy ! 12st: 7/bs only, and the race, if it must be termed under Bet 19ibanch a misleading heading, was ahontas tame Shamrook. Second,

they make 'am. The Colleen Bawn bas vory Cox, G. C. White Stalion No. 4-White and Navy Blas Hash. little more okanoo of ever basting the Arron

Bow, W. Thorburn,

on her time allowance then she would hara ni beating the Aris), and if there was evim, may doubt about it, there should be nove now, for yesterday the Arrow had points la baud at

very kind of saillag.

-10-----$16: 10xt. #1ba ....Lt. 9lbs.

10 Giba ́12ắt...flb..

11at. Tribe 12.-1b.

Br. 1.1lbs.

No. 4, 0. H. Potts...... No. 8, J. D. Biakley...... Stroke, Capt. Dávidson

Cor, H. Brocklebank

Look." Station No. White, Red, and Black Bash

Kow, E. G. Young,

Ort. 41b 11st. 11. 2st.

No. 2. F. Jenkins.

No. 3, G: Bramwell, g

Stroke, A. G. Stephen:

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ex Sunbeam, 74 tona. Mr. B. Cooks's Arrow, 8 tons.

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The two little clippers were sent away at thr 27 mine. 58 cos, and the Arrow never had the least coassion to foar her opponent. Had the Jatter boen formidable or ever the slightest babit dangerous, she would have punished the Arrow severaly for her steering to the mark 17st 0lbs.

or which int off Cow-e-chew; she made bave mesut a loss of 5 minatie to her, kn as it was, thay shot the mark as under:

Cox, W. Stopmal,

Sat. lbs.

Victoria."

Blation No. Blank and White.

Bow, H. M. Jamoson,

11st 1b.

No. 2, D. Benderson...

136. 51ba

No. 3.-F. E. Martini, "*.

•12at. ·91bm

Streks. G.C. U. Master,.......

Wat. 51ba

Cox, M. Fredericks,

9st. Olbe

Kornblume,

Station No. 9.-Bisis and Gold Sash,

Bow, C. H. Thompson,

No. 2, E: M. Blair,

Stroke, E. B. Shepherd,

No 3: J. Little..

Cox, A. T. White,' ......................

10 5lbs.

10at. 5lbs. 11st. 8lbs.

5st. 10lbs.

10st. 5iba.

It was no soy task to start the six best

Colleen Bkwn ......

*** 2 1 10 2 $2,00

The good breeze which the boats et just before turning the flag was as macomfortable to the Colleen Hawn as if was grateful to the Ar row; the latter "took it on " and smiled, whilst the half-ton smaller, boat funked it, and towered her pocket-handkerchief which did duty as a jib-header. Granted that it is unwise to oyar. load racing yacht with canvas, it is on the other hand well to know when it is necessary to take in. The re-notting of this topsail whes the ad fill soon afterwards was so much time lost;

Station No.-Blue and Gold Eusk Bow, F. Shepherd, 10st, 91b... Stroke, E. B. Shepherd....... Wat. 5lbs

Cux, H. Brocklabask, 5st, 1lbs... Three boats started, the Kathlon baring Beratched. A good start was made, the Tảy taking the lead with the Nand stone up. Mand Kridually caure en even teams with her. Eileen with a good send of but John was quit should have been carried throughout. As the teoking like being out of the raps. The Mand more equal to the session and the whole went Arrow, noted thang Ene it was noticed that then gained on the Lily sud od by about two off to one of the best starts of the day. The the ing boat had either drifted or had been lengths, but the stroke was a short chappy one Rose looked very promising at the com

asual, and just as the yacht had shaped a courES and the Lily shortly afterwards began to gain mencement and took the lead, closely followed placed in a position much farther East then the Thistle and the Shaamok, the to weather it, the mark was towed by a team on ber, The Mand tried to spart, but their by quick stroke bere told on then and though work latter going in splendid style to Davidson's lanach to its prepar moorings plans to the ing hard the Lily gradually erupt ahead. The steady aniaging stroke, with the Victoria com NE orner af Chang Hue. Barely such a Biloen, which had b ea rowing steadily, but not ing-np in the rear, and the Lawek so far behind a pressing as this is unwarrantable Wa point. to look out of it. The Vintoria, then went ahead of ont a similar occurrence last year, and we making much headway, now began to conte the front and gradually overhauled the Mand.considerably and was for a tow yards on even

proceeding as moving stake hosts during the This Lily, going in fine style, won fairly easily by terms with the Shamrock, Thietla, and Rose think strong objection should be taken to such a length and a half, the Eileen just measging Then the Thistle and Rose showed the other ce, especially when, as was the onse to-day, a the way, the Shamrock, hanging on to their to get in second, Time 8mina, 33100m,

well to windward and the Arrow FOB MEN-OF-WAS'S GHS AND WELLERe, dis-sterus His gir death, without, however, yacht is almost on the top of it. Fortunately The Thistloanon left the mark tin bow of the awach or her lazos, one mile; entraace, $1; first prise, $15; quickening the struke. second, $5; the boats to be approved by the passed the Rose sad shortly afterwards the starboard hand. Had it not been so, could the ommittee; time allowed for cars, 8 sesonds Shamrooks dil ditta and it became apparen umpirs have compelted her to go about, atd. par nar; fer boste taust start for two prizes that the rate was between the Stareck and and the mark when suberquently moored ? the Thistle. When the Shamrook came on We hear ths Colleen Bawn, which carried a aran terms with the Thistle, betting was very powerful legal row, have van now lodged a strong on the Shamrock, and 10 to Exiled in protest, but considering that at Chung Hub many Instanous to find takkora Tho Thistl

Post entries.

Five gigs started and the distance was cover- end in 7osins. 93 secs. The rought was s

Troganis

GERMAN COF." Pranted by the German Community; for Four-Dars; distance, one mile; entrass, $10; to be rored in Beats the Property of the Victoria Recreation Clab. "Leuk."-First.. Station No. Red and Black Sash. How, A. Ongh,

Inet. Alba. 11st, 315.

No. 2, J. T. H. Sample, No. 9, F. E. Mortini • Btroke, Bramwell, Cos, W. Stopani,

"Base."-Secourl.

1at. lba.

12st b

Set. 8lbs

10at, 51ba.

10st. 61bn

Ilst. 2lbs.

18st. 21b.

Station No. 2-Blue And Whita

Bow, A. M. Bruce, No. 2, G. L. Derican, No. 8, T. H. Dabby, Stroke, E. Friedrichs,

Cox, H. Brocklebank,

"Koroblame."-Thiri Station No. 3-White How. F. Jenkin No. 2, 1, Jameson No. 3, 0. Kennedy,.... Stroke. J. Little, .....

Cos. GG. White,.

Ost. libs.

Pat 11b... -L·Lat. b.

1st. ib. ..... Ilst. Abs Brit. 12lbs. This was the best onested race of the day. Os being started Kornblume took the lead with the

Arrow... Colleen Ban

2.47.00

F 30

Irad. Just as they were nearing the winning.

od on in good style, but the Shamrock kept the their timex word "takan:- push and the result was getting oficial, a launch

we think it will scarcely be upheld. The mn right across the bows of the Shamwok, near- ly swamping the boat. The Thistle, Inokily for Arrow ingreased her lead on the home run, sad themselves, had side water and going shoedd the flag ship shont three minutes ahead won by about half length. Time Ilusion. Iso of the time named balow. For some res SAILING RACE. FOR ALL OPEN BOAT, son or other the gun did not fire matil that rig: Chinese owned boats excluded; entrance time had past. The Colleen Bawn pat in an appearance star on with an English ensign *2; Brat prise, 5:0; socond priss, $10. The following were the enfria.

hong half-mast, but so their racing flag was not lowernd in sympathy, we conclude the half Commodore's Galley,

mat ng only referred to the protest mentioned earlier. Timas at the flagship were:--

Amoons's Cutter.

H.M.S. Impérieuse's Eire...

Mr: C: Smith's Gatter, ..................

The Bailoong's Cutter.

The Inire Inférieurs's Gig. N The Nantes In Harre's whaler.

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A good start was made at 138 pm. The Commodore's galley quickly wont ahead and the fest mark was rounded as followed by the leading boats

Commodore's galley

· ¤ovra's culter

Mr. C. Si's cotter

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The breeze then freshened and the second mark was passed se followe→→

Commodore's galleg Angenaʻa enkbar.

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9.

4 17.0

8·22.00

Mr. C. Smith's cutter...... 30.00 The basts all followed the course outside

fuished as below:-

Commodore's galler Amma's cutter

In the case of Regina, Li-Hi, tried at the nt üret exprotad. The Ladies Para Que Rosa and the Leek alasi babind. The Lack on the programma, was going in splendid style, then went ahead and Criminal Sessions on Wednesday, Dr. Ho Kai of the best Tacos

atracted to prosecute, wat to defend. won in expital style by the Victoria," the kept the lead to the think. When half the boat smit to judge from the dislavon was cover, the Rowe. which had The gunboat Oockohafer, Lient. Commander "Military Maxwell, left bere yesterday with the bomeward applause, the win was doeidedly popaler. The gradually dropped to the rear, put on a spart up well on the leading bont, but Bramwell and his Comuniortion on Eitional mattore should he sonant flying, her place being taken on this Chairman's Cup" was carried off by the This! and passed the Karnblas They then pulled Stonecutter's Island and the leading boats

who had, however, a lot in their favour to nocountorew had a lot in kendi sad kept the lead maily. The Superintendent informs us that the P& for the win; still the crew did wali and are des winning by about a length. A good rou oned for second place, the Ross winning by about O. stunner Oriental, with the part outwardarting of overy praise:-- English mail, laft Singapore at 5 pm on the

It is again, pecessary to refer to the way quarter of length. Time 8 miza. 4 sons, 18th inst. for this port.

in which the course is kept. So much has been aid aboal this in prarious years, ihat, with the help of the new regulations framed this year, it was hoped that the grievance would hare dissppeared altogatker. Unfortunately this is not the vise. During the first part of the; day the course was kept in a way which was

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TELEPHONE No. 12,

The Daily Press.

We notice that the izll chimney of the old Oriental Ruger Refinery at Wanchal is beius pulled down. It is now about desde since this sbatt gave out any smoke, and we presume the remaining buildings of the refinery will soon make way for dwelling-houses.

An Imperial Decres of the 15th December has beer received at Cantos by telegraph int mating that the request of the hats Visor Chang Chih-tung to be allowed to organise thres fresh regiments (osob consisting of 500) for the Chin-chow prefecture, cannot be com- plied with.

great improvement on former years, but afterwards, the manner in which uses crowded in on the competing boats, giving them the full benefit of their waab, was simply disgraceful. In one case at least, if not in others, a race was entirely spoilt by this. Among the number of launober which go crowded it is al-

We hear from Canton that on Tuesday night, Hosakung, Droamber 2018, 1899. the 17th just a fire broke out in Bin-ehung, most impossible, though desirable, to same eng Houm which destroyed ten hour. Bɔme of individual offender, much as we should decire Txx unofficial members of the Legislative the fire brigade men tried to lay hoses through to do so, but a Cantoma eel, presumably, Council are naturally auxious that the the adjacant houses, but the occupants resisted, as it was bearing the Chinesa fing, was each s ent the hoses, and in the melse that ensued for palpable offender that we think the notice of the special rate to be levied for the construction men were wounded./

Palion should be drawn towards her. In onecas of the Gap Rock Lighthouse should not be

We understand that grave complaints have at least the spoilt the finish completely. Such allowed to become a permanent charge on been made against etesm-launches at the Regattas violation of courtesy and fair play deserves shipping frequenting the port. They might infringing the Regulations made for convenienos even go farther and contend that no rate for of the rasing crews. Is all probability several very reprobation and we regret that we are samudases will be issued in contention with table to give the name of the launch.. Bad as the purpose should be levied at all. When yesterday'e proceedings, and it sang be desirable this case was there were several others, of whois the Hongkong, Lighthonies Ordinavos was to draw attention to the Regulation which the unfortunately we are also unable to learn the introduced the preamble rond: Wherese lashes are said to have infringed;-

Under the provisions of section 2 of Orliances No sea, who ran ber very close in this way.

One more, remark we should like to make with

it in expedient to erect lightbonner, buoys, 10 of 12, the folowing regulations having boun ap or bescens in the barbours of the Colony proved by His Excelleriny the Governor, will be ob- regard to the Regatta, and that is that the served on the 19th and 20th instaut, being the days subaoriptions do not flów in sa freely as in years and the approaches thereto," eta. When of the Vinsaris Beersation Club Regatta. the Bill was in Committee, however, the then-4 Red Burges will be holsted tasted on the before, It must be remembered that the Rs.

Chief Justice (Air JOHN SALO) suggested

that the word "approaches” should be omitted, as we could have no jurisdiction

Juäger Stand & minutes before the starting of x1808, pulta is almost entirely dependent on outside and will be kept lying until that ece is fluisbed.

2-During the time that this Bed Barges is dying, mupport and unless this is given freely, it must all boats, jazlea, eta, sis to keep outside the Western sollapse. Hongkong has not too many holidays.

undary of the Civores, in side not to interfore

and it would be a pily, if after thirty-fone years with the competing crews.

3-The Western Boundary of the Course will be a sf life, our Aunsal Itegatta, in an increasing and outside the Colong; and it we wilted Gigs wa fens the Judge Stand of its Kowloon cordingly. The Colony is now, however, Godown to the gunboats mooring-buoys of the Regal prosperous colony were to die for want of abunt to erect, pay for, and maintain Establishment at Kowloos, sed continued on sustenance... lighthouse outside the jurisdiction, and 'if

to Tal-kokątani Point.

Launches fallowing the receu must keep aatern

of the sternmost of the compating boats,

His Excellency, the Governor was present on

the word approaches" had not been struck (N.B.-Tula rogulation does not apply to the launch the course nearly the whole day, in the earlier

ous on that occasion the Bill introduced on Wednesday fast would have been underas, sary. The Lighthouses Ordinance 野兽 subsequently incorporated in the Mor chant Bhipping Consolidation Ordinace, and the Bill om before the Council "to amend the Intter in for the purpons | - of authorising the levy of rate for a lighthones outside the Colony, the existing law only anthotining light dua for light bouses in the Colony, It is clear, however,

of the Umpire or other Official of the Club.)

B. MUSSAT RUMEY, Eet. Com., BN., Harbour Mantos, do Harbour Department, Hongkong, 1th Dec., 1999.

REUTERS TELEGRAMS.

[DUPPLAND TO TH*DAILE PREAG"}

4 Corvention.

THE

LONDON, 15th December. ALARMING EPIDEMIC“ "THROUGHOUT EUROPE.

Fon MEN-OF WAE'S COTTERS--Distance, one mile; entrance, 31; irst priza, 920;' necend prize, 310: time allowed for oss, sooonde. por our: buals to be approved by the Commit. tee; four boats. to start for two prices. H.1.8. Alaority's Catter, 101 H.M.3. Vietor Emanoul's Twister, 10-Ûars. H.M.S. Rattler's Catter,

1. I.M.8. Impéries Tst Catter.... H.M.S. Impérieuse's 2nd Cutter, The whole of the boats got sway' to a good tart. The Alacrity's cutter went ahead almost immediately and kept the lead to the finish with rather an easy win.

BatutYG BACK (Handloap); for partially deck. od beste not exceeding the following dimes. alons: 20 ft. (long) by 5 ft. (beam) by 9 ft. (draight), Copy presented by this Hon. A. P. MacEwen. Entraves, 82:

A C. J. Wisus's, Mr. G. P. Lammert's

Mr. E. D. Shepherd'e.........

Violet-- Irece Christice-3

Chameleon

Jeanette

Mosquito,

Mesars. C. Pape & A. fl. Ongh's Dai Mr. 6, 8. Longe

Mr. C. H. Thompson's...

Mr. R. W. Withers's

The boste started at 1.38 p.m. There was s light wind and the first wark was rounded as follows:-

Irope..... Violet Chrisline

2 871 00 2 300

Arrow... Colleen sw33

2. м

3:26 10. 4 28 60

The following is the programms for today--

FRIDAY, 20th December.

JUNIOR SCULLY: Cup presented by J. J. Fan ais, Esq. QC open to say member of the Victoria Beoriation Club The has never won- Scalling Eace in Chius Japan, distance, onit Entrance foo, 85

Bootis W: II. Potts, 12st. Aba

H. W. Metalfa, Lüst. 9ibs Dairy Jombe M. Fredericks, st.

FOR HEAVT G108; open to European Non-Com- missioned officers and men of any Regiment, or Corps of the Garrison, or to Europos members of the Polleo Forse; the hosts to be approved by the Committee; distance, one mile; time allowed for cars, 8 seconds per oar; four boate must start for two.prises; witranos. $1; firet prise, $15; second prize $5; (the winner of warm No. 2 first day to be expluded) Post entries. Royal Engineer' Royal Artillery's INTERNATIONAL RACE. CHALLENGE CUP," Presented by the Victoria Recreation Club; for four-oses; one-mile-and-a-half; entrance, $10 to be rowed in boats the property of the Victoris Recreation Club

Engioner ...Ubiqua.

"Bootch." Station No: 1. White, Thistle Badge. Bow, E. M. Blair..

No 2, D. Kennedy.. No. & A. G. Stephen. Stroke, Capt. Davidson..

Cox, W. Stopai

* English,"

"LADIES' PORSE," presented by Ladies of Hongkong: for four-Dars: distance, var-wife; entrance, 310; to be rowed in Boats, the pro- porty of the Victoria Racrvation Club or Bosla imiliar in build to those belonging to shooting the first mark and at next mark the Na 3, G. Bramweil the Victoria Recreation Club.

"Victoris."-First.

No.2, Capt. Robinson No. 3, D. Henderxa. ....

Stroke, Capt. Davidson, Cox. B. de C. Boyd,

The Violat then passed the Irene shortly after

boats were as foll

H. X. 4.

Ficlet Irene...... From bere the boats came up well together and a good finish resulted follow

Christine

Station No. 5-Scarlet and White:

Bow, W. Thorburn,

10st. 6tb..

1st. lbs.

llat. 5lbs.

1st. lib. 9st. Olbr.

Vialo....

Ezdag

Kornblame." -Becond. Station No. 1.-Admicalo Flag.

:

How, P. Oliver,...... No. 2. B. Hyde,

·Pit. JUR. 9st. 9lbs. 11st. 6lbs. Lat. 11lb. dsb. llls.

No. 3. R. B. Gardo, ... Stroke, J. D. Hiskley,

Cos, H, Brocklebank,

Bow, B. M. Blair,

Thistle."Third. Station No. 2-Black and White

10st. The Test. fb. Jixt. on. 10st. Kibe. Est. 19bs.

No. 2, G. Bramwell, No. 3, A. G. Stephen, Strok, G. C. C. Master, Cox, G. C. White

"Boss'

Station No. 8-White and Orenge.

Bow, A H. Skelton, No. 2, G. L. Duusan, No. 9, T. H: Dalby,

Stroke, J. M. Laing,

Cox, A. T. White

9st. 10lbs. 10 Blbs. llet. Etbe. 10st. 11lbs Sat. 10lbs. Bhamrock." Station No. 4.--Blne and Gold Sash. Bow, A. Daar

* 1st. 10lba, No. 2, G. H. Potts

12st. 1.

st. 7lbs. Stroka. E B. Shepherd......... 10st. Sibs.

No. 3, D. Kennedy,

Cox, W. Stepani, 8st. 6lbs.

2209 4 28 0.

88 00 YACHT RACE; for Yachts OPBY 10 toan; co- trance, $10; time for toauage: Cap presented by the HoC. P. Chater.

10st 51ba 1st Tiba.

Flat 01b.

12st. ib.

Sat. 6lbs.

Station No 4-White and Orange.

No. 3, T. H. Dalby

Cox, A. T. White

"Shamrook."

Ftation No. 5.-Sourlet and White.

No. 2, Capt. Robinson,. list. Bibe. No. 3. D. Hundersho.

list: 51bs. Stroke, Capt. Davidson, 12at. Ubm. Cox de C. Boyd, 9t. Diks. FOR LIGHT Gias, open to Europian Non-Com- missioned Offers and men of my Regiment or Corps of the Garrison, or European Crew of any of H.M.'s Vesels'; entrance, 33, frat prise, $15; second prize, $5; time allowed for are, 8 seconds per var; beats to be approrad by the Committee; distans, cae wile; post entries. Winner of 8th ron. 1st day, to be excluded.)

AMERICAN OUT," presented by the American Community; bir fone-cars; distance, ozie milo; entrano. $10. To be rowed in hosts the pro- party of Victoris Ereation. Chab

** B**"* Station No. 1-Blue and White. Bow, Thorburn .... No.2, A. M. Bencin

No, 3, A. G. Stepbys

Etroke, K. Friedrichs

10ut albu

10t: Sibe

11st. Olh 18st

Cox, H. Brickhalaak. Gut. 21ību.

*Victoria."

Station No. 2-Black and Whits.

Bor, B. B. Garda

11 fits

No. 2, F. E. Vartini

12st. Zibs

No. 8. J. Little

Ilat. Btba

Stroke, G. C. C. Master

Bat. 5lbs.

Goz, G. C. White.......

Bxt. 12ibs.

"Look."

Station No. 3d and Black Bush. Bow, A. Ongh...

No. CL Chompeon

10st. 9lbs. 10st. 3lbs

No. 3, G. Folte... 12. 1lb. Stroke, Gr. Bramwell... 12.t. 2lbs. Cox, W. Bamog fist (lbs.

"Thistle."

Station No. 4-Tellow aud Black.

Bor, F. Jenkins, No. 2, 6. L. Datos. No. 3 A. Duer, i. Stroke, D. Konnedy, Cox, W. 86pasi

list. llb

10at, élba.

10st. 20lbs.

•

12st 716.

But Sibs.

10st: he

· Karablume," Station No. 5.-Blue and Gold Samb. Bow, E. G. Young, No. 2. J. T. H. Sample,' No. 3. E. M. Blair,

Stroko, E. B. Stephard,

Cox, A. T. White,

hamrook.

Tist. 3lbs. -.

10at. lhe

1st. Slba.

St. 10lbs.

"Station No. 6.-White with Red Sash

No. 2, T. H. Dalby, ........ Fan, R. M. Jameson,...

No. 3. J. D. Bickley,

Stroke, Capt. Davidson,

Cor, M. Fredericks,

Alat. lbs.

11at. Biba.

Tist. lbs.

1. 1lba. 9st. ba.

FOR MEN OR WAR'S GIGS AND WRALSas; post

entries; distance, ona mile; entrance, 31; first priza, $10; second, 85; the beats to be approved by the Committes; time allowed for nata. B seconds per par; four hate must alsri for two prisek (Winner of 4th rana, 1st day, to be excluded).

!

MEMBERS CUP;" for all competing viremen who have not won a race at this Regatta, pre inated by the Members of the Vistoria No- oreation Clab; for four-cars; diatasou, nas mile; entrance, $10; to by rostad in boats the property of the Victoria Ragation Club; Orows to be chosen immediately after the con- clusion of the race for the "American Uup." SAILING BACK: for all open luste, any rig. Chinese ergluded; entranos, 82; first priss, $20; second price, $10.

Commodore's Galley. HI.M.8. Impérisuse's Loire. Ancona's Cutter.

Mr. C. Smith's Cabtec. 1. S. Ispuriouss's Barp/s SAILING BACE(Handicap), for partially decked boats aut roeeding the following dimensions: 0 ft (long) by 5 ft. beam! by 3 ft. (draught), priza, cap; entranca, $2.

Messrs. Pare and A. H. Ough's...... Dai Chameleon Mr G. 8. Longʻʼn gemensa

Mr. C. H. Thompson's

Mr. G. PLammert's.

Mr. E. B. Shepherd's

Mr C. J. Willisina

Jeannette

Iran

Christine Violet

Mr. E.. W. Withers. Mosquito YACHT. BACS; for yachts over to tons; en-

trance, 810 Litas for tonnage: Cup presented- by E. T. Bellice, Bog."

Mr. W. H. Forbwe's Naomi,

tone. Mess, Potts sud Van Buren's Arial. 14 tons. YACHT RACE; for yaouts auder 14 tons; en-

tranea, 35; time for tonnage. Prias, Cap Mr. Maya Collen Bawn or Sunbiam, 7 tons..

3 tona. Mr. B., Cooke's Arrow, bu

SUPREME COURT,

19th December.......... ORIMINAL SESSIONS

BEFORE HIS WOWOTE ME. FIELDING CLARKE,

ACTING CHIST JUSTICE, AN

A STABBING OLDE -Wong Ayan was charged with outting and wording In A Mun.

The Attorney General (Hon. A. J. Lonoh) prosecuted; prisoners were undefended.

The jurors were:-C. A. E. Hirst, V. C Rosario, W. Fisher, J. W. Croker, A. D Death, R. K. Davis.

Station No. 2-Bed Bath St. George's Cross Dow, E. B. Shepbord 10 5lbs. No. 3. G. H. Potte 12s 1th. Stroki, G. C.-C. Master 10 5lb.: 12st Albe Cor, G. C. Whitebat, 12lbs. FOR MEN-OF-WAR'S CUTTERS, distance, ope

The Acting Attornar-General said the pri mile: entrance, y fest priss, 316; econd couer was chargedttrich stabbing the complain $10; time allowed for oss, & seconds per our sat in the back in the sourse a dispute which boats to be approved by the Committee; (win arose. The complainant was on the Recreation ner of 6th race, 1st day, to be excluded); four ground and had some moasy taken out of his. bosts to start for two prizes. Port entries. houd by a small boy.. He osptered the boy and BROKEN' Cup, presented by the Brokers of was punishing him when the prisoner interfer- Hongkong for double somlls: distance, one ad. A quarrel ensued and the prisoner stabbed mile; entrance 83; to be rowed in boats the complainant. The wounds were not dangerous. property of the Victoria Recreation Club

Hand"

Biation No. 1, Blue and White. Bow, M. Friederiebe,

Put. "Olb.- Stroke, E. Fredericks,

18. £lba. 6:11lbs. **....... Cox, W. Haunay, managing

vile Station No-2-Blus and Geld Bash. Bow, W. H. Potte,

12et.ibe. 10st.

Bet 61 Netz Kathleen. Muga

Station No. 3--White Baw, G. Bramwell-wise Btroke, Capt. Davidson,

Stroke, E. B. Shepherd,

Cc, W. Stop

und

The sutries for this race wero nót ko nu- merans eu to cause much excitement about towe, and we fancy there would not have been much adverse sammont had Mr. Chater, under the air. oumstances, transferred big saluable price to some other race with a larger field of competi tors. Of course such a step would be rough on the try owpers who tood the mark, but when we look back on our past yachting records here, it does seem better that we should lay to" bit and nee i omitting the item from the pro- gramme for a time would templ yachting on- thueals to build, parchsse, and sell. Thej, Kathleen was not entered this year, in fact the extenaire alterations which have been decided! upon by her now owner are already commenced. Yacht racing under certain-züd more often un- der uncertain circumstance-bas a little touch- of danger about it, and with a scarcity of life belts in the Colony Mr. Eto desided that, so far. M.S. "Impérieuse." he was concerned, "it was not a good risk." The entries therefore were reduced to

Mr. W. H. Forbes" Naomi,) t Meesra. Pottsund Van Buren's Ariel14 tons.

part on board his own launch the Victoria, sed la ter on hond Hon. C. P. Chster's launch the Bells.

The following gentlemen officiated:Com mittee-Lent. A. Bramwell, Capt. Da- vidson, E. Friedrichs, F. Koch, J. M. Iming.

This, the alie! rse of the Arst day, in At early morning there appeared very little F. H.Shephard A. G. Stephen, F.

avery way worthy of the importance given to it. prospect of sport for those solely interested In Thompson, A. Turner, G. O. C. Master, Hon. The Thistle was originally the favourite, but the sailing races, but matters desse more hope Soc, and R. Wright, Hos. Treas; Judges many as bad pusned their faith to this fal later on and at one o'clock there was just Lt.-Colonel Chater, Mr. R. K. Leigh Starter, ere began to bani dawa after previous scoegh air moving around to blow despairaway; Mr. J. Andrew Umpire, Mr. E. L. Woodin: perforcuaces of some of the crew and bet. When Captain Anderson departshed the two Slater for yachts, Mr. G. C. Anderson; Starting was prolly strong in Layour of the large boats there was only allokent breese frem Vistoria. Our barly starter, "J. A.," again the .N.E. to fill the caness bet it was better ter for sailing boste. Mr. E. Burak's Judge of showed his fitness for the position by getting then nothing at all. The start was made at 1 An alarming epidemic of interes, which has sailing boste, Capt, Festing, EN.; Timekeeper, away the Ere boats to a splendid start. The 5245, and thoamatier of the two rachte being mreh from the reports of the proceedings in Coup-spried over Europe, has reached London. In Mr. B. H. Gore-Booth.

Vioforis want ahead almost Immediately, with marter away bed an appreciable lead for some the Shamrock and the Thiello hanging on its distance. She had the apparinco from the very cil, that it was beror intended the light Batin the Law Courts, Sohoals, and Theatres During the afternoon the Band of the A. & Set Then the Kornblume began to show up, start of mourning the absence of her old frica dues should become a courem of revenur | are closed. -

Highlanders played the following talections: although it did not look dangeron for the and eppement, the Kathless, and being in the to the Colony, beyond the amount required|

Grant Merch Triumphal Rebinson. first place. The Viptoris was, meantime, lecress sulke did not de half her beat. With every to defray the cost of the construction and up- PORTUGUESE EXPLOITS IN AFRICA.ection amencorollering her lead, although the crew were going well stitch of canvas they owald orant on the spar within thetaieltes. When about half a mile, the two made for the first work boat off The Teses publishes an editorial which Polonaise Masken" keep of the lights themselves. When the

Liddell was distanced the Kornblume again put on Cowes-che-and the Naci oo made it Guloy **Batey, Kato

Crowe. spurt and left the Shamrock and Thistle behind. erkent that she was not golog to humour her original Bill was discared in Committee indicates that Major Phito Ansattacked Makulo Talot The Eater of Yours" on the 31 December, 1878, the Hon., kung several hundred people and capturing PTE COF. Praented by the Farms A desperate attempt ras mode to pass the rivals Insiness, for atre romped away from hat Community for pair ones; distance, one mile; Victoria, but Davidson and bli merry men were befors Green Island was fairly spened up. F. Rreix aid “the aisin poist the Cena-two British age which are supposed to have

entrazes, 65; to be rowed in bosts the proper too good for them, and despite the efforts led Running into a capital whole sail blow on ty at the Victoris Becreation Club. Major Pinto, it is salā, kas unpouneed a policy cil should be clear about was that the provlendly given by Consal Johnson. dues would only be levied to meet the of conquest to Nyama, jen na na ubocmary expenditure and should not be so

Lisbon telegrams state that the Government "brary ar to net uwe burden on the tenda of of F urtogil support their claim ful the Colony," The then Governor, the late Sir | in despite of British meDADES.

LONDON, 18th December.

Belection....

44

Grenadiers''

....Feast.

Kathleen. First:""

Station No. 1.—Admiral's: Fing

Bow, B. B. Gurtowni

Car, H. Brooklabank.

„Stroka, JD. Hieidday

them past the winning post by about a couple nearing the mark boat, the bigger yacht made of lengths at the last. The Thistle was about this most of it, took in her jib topani, and pegged the same distance behind the second best Time away, to get as much of ber time pensity in Suins. 31 oo. The prise was presented imine band as possible. The Arist with bad Inok diately after the race, on the angship, by Mine ran into the bresse when it was half spent, and from that point her chaos of victory, was all

12t. 2tbs. 12t. Lib. Cox, H. Brocklebank, Grt, 11lbs. NATAL OFFICERS' RACE: open to Nural Officers

of all nationalities; say presented by mem-

The prisoner admitted having stabbed the complainant, bet stated that it was done m- (intentionally

है

The jury, after hearing the eridanos, found the prisoner grailty by a majority of 4 to 3.

Hie Lordship eutaneed the prisoner to five year prisonment with hari labour.

ESCAPE FROM THE CHÀIN DABOJ Loong Fan was charged with camping from the shain-gang in June Is. NA MAK

Tas prisoner, who pleaded guilty was san tenced to two years' imprisonment. with hard labour, to take offoot after the expiration of his previous sentenos.

CORRESPONDENCE.

bees of the Hongkong Clab; entrance, $5; Wa denok hold ourselves responsible for the opinione

tance, one soila, gara

For. M. H. Cobbe,

No. 2, F. H. Walter,

No. 3 G. Brabort

Stroke, HW Metcallo

Cox, 1. B. Hasdogok.

Bow, FS Litchield.

No 2, PA Bateman-Chan

Btavke, E. Alton, ............ No 30. IL. UNvies, Coz, A., D. Forb

MS Lapárja Baw. Baylon Tavist

8 191bc

10st. lbs.

7st. lbs.

· expressed by our Carrespondents:}

THE FUNJOM MINING COMPANY AND THE SAN FRANCISCO SYNDICATE. TO THE EDITOR OF THE "DAILY FAB."

-Bince several of the operators and bearu in Hougtong have thrown discredit upon the intentions of certain mining mon at San Fran- H.M. 8. Cordelia," kata cisco. to open negotiations for the purebase of

Kat

the Kanolding leads belonging to the Bet, libs, Papjom Mining Company I now consider it 186t. be my duty to openly ament that the rumours Art. 101beencront are quite at variance with actual facts. But Sibe My report as the Panjom property is in the hands of my explayers and they fully realise the Bal Sibe posilou of the Fusjom Company and the value of bite mining landes. The telegram received, have a Tlak Sibe. Low days ago morsly maked for an offer from the Pasjon ompany, as the intending purobasers Btroke, C. P. Boelly

Cox, G. E. Colridge, când

Sat Albawiabed to aguerlain first what valve the Penjam the Garrison: for four-care: dirlance, one My valuation of curso would be the bals upon Garrison-Onr, presented by the Offord of Company placed opos their unsold property. mile; entrance, $10, to be rowed a boats the which they would not. On Tuesday night I property of the Vistoria Recreation Club or refreda cable requiring me to fursinh by wire bosta similar in build to those belonging to what I considered a fair uker. I did so an hour « Visteris Reoration Club. No International after last night I m idvised by cable that Cras to whter for this race. nên gia the Bank had refused to sol, on want grounča

No 2, A Cilterart,

No. 9, B. H. Sumner,

1st

Som

1 do not know. L'hose, Sir, are actual facts. Victori Station No L Black and White. My employers are men of undoubted standing Hat. 10 besed repute, and although at this inement mat 1Bat: 71ba Low seem rather cloudy I feel pondent that-if. Bor, A. Duri

11st: b wo do not take the whole properly we are deter. 10st Bibs mined against all opposition to parchase the lot Sat, Sibs, carefully prespected by me in Sept-Dot. last,

AoE, Di Keszedjies No. 8 AG Btephenpi

Cox W. Stopani," minis

Stroke, Gh.0.0: Marlar;