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This event only attracted seven entries, and of these two did not stert. On getting away 8t. Andrew took the lead, Bloomding Rose being second Going round by the Bridge. St.

Heri drew was loading by eight lengths from Late having secured second place, and Bloom- Bass third, Margsorite being 20 lengths ing behind the leader. Coming down from the Black Bock the Held closed up and Hermit took the lead, with Blooming Ross second and lists third. After passing, the Village Blooming

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27TH, 1901

behind, with Sinbad fourth and Intemoration Bfth Round by the Village Doctor stiil Held the lead, followed in order by Tit-Bita, Sinbadi, mnd Ante Pating the winning post for the Brettiss, Le ordey Doctor, Interrogation, Sinbau, Tit Bit Ante, Ruibal, Hose de France, and

Sinbad orept up to Doctor by the Trained a neck-and-neck rack ensued: Bul- Bridge, hul was third. Going by the Black Rock Doctor once more took the land from Sinbad, Balbal coming on hard in third place: As the

TIENTSIN.

ROM QUE CORRESPONDENT,

«Tientsin, 9th February, DIPLOMASY: SUCCEIDE WAR,

We are still in a state of Egyptian darkness even in date worthy political news and magad

Boss challenged Hermis, but was unable to get horse passed the Village, Bulbul forged ahead wall inflate ourselves with the East wind the inhabitants' don't seem to think it synony• } wharf and Godown Company. It was proved

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ahead, Hermit frishing length and shat in front, Time, 2 min 26 3/5 seus. The HONGKONG DERBY, a swoopstakes of RUD uach with $1,500 added: (lait forfeit if de clared on or before day of closing entries cont; third 10 per cent; for walus subscribed winner to receive 70 per cent,; socand 20 por for by members as Derby gifins; subscrip tion walet griffins oligible, weight for inches as per scale. One mile and ■ half --- Bir Horace McMahon's, Kismet, 101 101

(Mr. Johnson) Mr. Jay's Rhoingold, 10st 7lbst 201

(Mr. P. A. Cox) Mt. David's Glory, 11st5lbs (Mr. W W. Cor) Mr. J. H. boris-Arrogant, 10st 101b

(Mr. Walwyn) Mr. Gillies's Loyalist, Ost 13bs (Mr.Moller) Capt. O. 8. Flowers Battle Axe, funt 10be (Mr. Lloyd) 30s overweight, ^- Only half-a-dozen of the horses which had eutered run very small fold indeed for the Derby Though Rheingold and Glory and good many backers. Mr. Gillien's Loyalist was probably the chief favourite, Me. Gillies him- self becompanied his trainer as he led the horse, accompanied by a s

a stable companion, on to the course. On getting off Glory took the lead, followed by Arrogant and Loyalist. On the straight being matered the first time the order was Glory, Loyalist, Arrogunt. Glory maintained good load when passing the trand Stand. Loyalist and Arrogant being simost abreast. Having gene once round Bat-- tle-axe ran off the coarse. At the Bridge Kia. wot took second place, Arrogant being third and Loyalist fourth, Glory still being ahend Going up to the Black Book Kismet got straat of Glory, Rhamgold being eight lengths behind, Arrogant was fourth. Passing the Village the order was Kismet, Glory, Rheingold "The or-

ontered der was the same when the straight Glory was, howover, wen to be flagging, whilst Loyalist was apparently finished. Kismet main tained the lead until the finish, winning by two lengths, Rheingold being three lengths. ahead of Glory. Loyalist was fourth. Time 263 3/5. The LUSITANO CUP presented by the mambers of the Club Lusitano; second to receive a the entrance fees, for Chino ponies, weight for inches ar per scale, previous winners at this meeting Tits, extra ponies that have never won a race allowed Sita; entrance $10 One mile and a quarter.

Mr. G. H. Polta's Ferest King, 1st dibs... (Mr. W. W. Coz) Mr. Busey's New Rose, 1st 11b...

Mr. Kingston's Polko, 11s lib

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(Mr. Cumming)

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Mr. Derick's Thunderstorm, 11st lib......

Mt. David's Strategist, 11st 2bs...

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Forest King was favourite, with Now Rose second favourite. The race started near the

splendidly and took a good lead from Doctor And Sinbad. Bounding the corner they failed out, Bulbul still beading with Doctor second and Sinbad third; Rose de France was strongly pelting along on the outside. It was a bare appeared from distance, in a hunch, Hase do race as all entered the straight, almost, as it France now shailenged Buibui and Doctor, and passed beth at the Distance Post, winning a me by tusif-a-length, Docter was second And Bulbul third, a long neck separating them. Time, 3 mins: 19 seca The ENCOURAGEMENT STAKES; & sweepstakes of 85 each with 8150 added; for subscription waler griffins of this season, 1900-1901; win- ner to receive 70 per cent.; second 20 per cent; third 10 per cent; previoue winners.er dinded; weight for inches as per scale. Once round Mr. Johu Poole Dingo, 10st 13b8...

(Mr. Gresson)

(Mr. Jolinson) Sir Horace McMahon's Mentor, 11st 2lbs.

(Mr. May) Mr. A. Babington's Sundowner, 10st 13h

(Mr. Hart Buck) Mr. Hart Buck's Lincoln, 10st 7lbs Mr. Busey's Wood Rose, 10st 11lbs.

(Mr. W. W. Cox) 0 Mr. H. Hill's Bullseye, 10st 10its

(Mr. Walwys)

(Mr. Fore) 0 (Mr. Lloyd) (Mr. Bratton) (Mr. Cammnings) Mr. Whoeirut's The Giraffe, 11st 51......

Mr. Dericks Deep Bay, 10st 10lbs... Mr. J. H. Lewis Blazer, 10at Tilm Mr. Blis Kelly's Alaric, 10st 10lbs..

Mr. Roy's Blue Gum, 10st lube

Mr. Oswald's Scintillant, 10st be Mr. Jay's gold, 10at

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give credence to the silly ramours that circulata in military and Chinese circles. The soldier-men profess te believe that the early pring will see them in the transports weil on this little optimism seems to be derived from the way for home: when traced to its origin small talk of Count von Walderses who, it is agreed, is pretty sick of the whole affair and Sade his position anything but a bed of resen The diplomatic folk are, as might be expected, keeping the negotiations entirely in their own hande and there is really little or nothing for the soldiers too. Count von Waldersen's friends affect to think that by coming to China he has lost the chance of the ChancelloraLip. The only determination really reached about the troops is that the Australian Naval Contingent will return home as early as possible, so as to enable the men to be present at the great Parliamen tary ceremony in Melbourant They are to be replaced by the Devoza.

THE PROTECTION OF THE LEGATIONS AT FEKING.

The future permanent garrison of Poking is to consist of two hundred and fifty men for each of the major Legations, and may further in clade a smaller number for these of Spain Holland, and Belgium. The composition of wach force is not yet determined, but it is quite certain that stillery will constitute a goodly part, and that never again will the Ministers be between the Devil and the deep sea, as they wore just June and July. If the Chinesa attack thom they will now have it in their power to do inconceivable injury to the City and Palace; Othe mere knowledge that they can do so will of course be their greatest seourity. All the greater Legations are buy in extending their boundaries without reference to Chinese wishes

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3lbs overweight. There were altogether 13 starters for this race the biggest field of the day. Naturally several false starts were made, but finally all got away except Deep Bay, which was left bon the subject. The British are including in hind. Mentor took the lead, and maintained it their now place the whole of the Imperial Car till the Bridge was reached, who Bull's Eye rage Park and the grounds of the Han Lin took first place, having a good second in Lincoln.

that the Chinese mado their most resolate and At the Black Rock Ball's Eye still led, Dingo Academy; it was from these coigns of runtage and Mentor coming on second and third res pectively Dingo was going strongly, and, effective attacks on our Legation. The new passing the Village, took the lead from Bull's area is a good deal larger than the old, and will Eye, which dropped into second place. Mentorrant only suffice for barracks and now Students' and Sundowner taking third and fourth respec- tively. Mentor now made a spurt, sudut the Dis tanca Fast passed Dingo, which, a good second, was followed by Blue Gam. Dingo was not defeated, however, and succeeded in represing Mentor, winning a hardenco by half a length. Mentor wux second and Sundowner third. Time, 1 min. 49 3/5 secs.

Black Rock, Forest King getting away firet and SECOND DAY, WEDNESDAY, “7TH FEBRUARY, the Su Wang Fuh; the idea is to squeeze vut

Thunderstorm tailing six longtha habid all the others. Entering the straight for the first- time the order was-Forest King, Strategist, Thunderstorm, and New Hose together,

distance behind. The same order Polka kome was maintained as the horses went round by the Bridge, the only difference being that Thunderstorm had drawn away from Now Rest, and now occupied third place. Passing the Black Rock, no appreciable difference was actice, but New Rose again drew up and took third place, Thunderstorm

Quarters, but will also probably supply that long felt need of a public recreation ground. The Russians are taking in about twice their present area and their new boundary on the north will march with ours on the south. The French, Japanese and (probably) Spanish will push northwards, so as to take in large portions of the Customs Compound and that of The FLYAWAY STAKES; a sweepstakes of all Chinese holders from the ground between each with $100 added second to receiro 850 the Legations and make a solid block of nothing for China ponies; weight for inches as per. scale; non-winners at this meeting allowed but Legation ground.. The only question now. Six subscription ponies of any previous is where the non-ocial civil foreign Peking is season allowed 3th.; provious winners at this to go; there must always be a few foreign vesi- meeting the extra. Three quarters of a dents, and such things as hotels, stores, &e. I inile. The GREAT SOUTHERN HANDICAP: whmer to think it likely that they will find a place in the receive $1,000; second $200; third $50; en-area between the Chien Men and the American tranco $10 for China ponies. One wale and Legation. I may mention that Sir Claude Macdonald caused the words "Lest We Forget" a quarter.

KAILWAY, AND COAL QUESTIONS/

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INTIMATIONS.

BY

EMINENT LADY WRITERS,

"pon subjects of great interest to women's social

and domestic welfare."

The following is a list of the articles with a fow words about the personality of each writer

THE HOUSEWIFE'S WAGES. THE

By Mas. FENWICK MILLER, MRS. MILLER is one of the best- known pioneers of women's work. She is widely known as a public speaker on politi- cal and social questions, and is an ardank adresate of Women's Suffrage. She is the author of several educational books, "and is an industrious journalist. HOPPING AS A FINE ART.

By MRS. ARIA. MRS. ARIA is the Queen of Fashion, She isnes her mandates with the authority of an Empress, and her subjects obey without a murmur. Fashionable Lendon-

to waite eagerly for her announcements as

and arises in ignoranes more than in knything | (c) did bare in his possession 65 cases of p- else. "On the riher hand many excellent new Tolrere without a license from the Captain Superio tradent of Pelion from the Captain departures have been made, especially in the

On the summons using called on the Crown WOMAN'S WORLD. department of publie works! A fine broed Solicitor on behalf of the prosecution withdrew

DOMESTIC AND SOCIAL. thoroughfare is being made by the river bank, the 1st and 2nd-skärgen against the defraudant and the useless old walls are being demolished and elected to prossed on the third charge

alone.

The two cases of revolvers, the subject

-We have pleasure in announcing to our res to make wide streets, and to relieve the unspunk mattor of the charge, arrived by the Sedo Maru ablo congestion of the traffic. Te West wall and Kawachi Maru on the 17th July and 6th

and stored by Hongkong sud. Kowloon A SERIES OF SELECT ARTICLES is already well down and curiously enough, August, 1000, respectively. These were lauded ders that we have made arrangements to issue mous with the end of all things. At prosent, in svidence that the Godown Company do not Gorgos influence predominates in the councils, ie godown warrants until they have received goods. Thess goods who expect a forward pelity in the great the bills of lading for the matter of river improvement, a subject of romained in the godown until they word seined warrant. The two bills of lading and two selves. The New Commissions of Custome, drafts drawn by the vendor of the arms were vital interest to the Chinese as well as to ear by the polise on 30th January last andor a Mr. G. Dehring, is throwing himself into this put in. They were received by the Hongkong The bills of lading were sent question with his nsual real, and we hope soon and Shanghai Banking Corporation from the large and comprehensive scheme by the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank to the to 208 undertaken. If the foreign occupation of the dedown Company and fa exchange received These are dated the 6th City only lasts long enough it will leave its two godown warrants.

They are both in similar terms, and cofamence mark in many departments in which the Chi-and 2th days of September, 1900, respectively. nese could never havo boan expected to move.

as follows: "Received on storage from Hong- Their vicious system of short appointments and kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation on of allowing officials to make their hay during account of Messrs. U. Norvegna & Co., and held the short spushine quite precludes all urban to the order of Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation." These two godown warrants liave been in the possession of the Bark eror since. improvement ou a great scale.

The two drats were accepted by Norregna & Co., The railway from Fuking to Tong-ku is now bat on being presented for payment were dis

defendant is summoned under Section & of the under German adinhistration, the only notable honored. Both drafts are still unpaid. The who chango so far is they have greatly increased the Ordinance, which is as follows: No person farus and have given nothing as an equivalent has not a license from the Captain Supermten- The rolling stook is now a pitacus plight, the dent of Police for the purpose shall either carry overworked locomotives having been out of the any arms or ammunition or have any arms or the interpretation section there is the following shops for monthe. Strange to say the British ammunition in his passion in this golony." Ia bold and maintain the last eight miles and the definition of the word gassersten Arme or terminus at Peking. The Shanbaikwan live is ammunition on the body of or in the enstody or possession," The point for my still in the hand of the Russians, though it is under the control of any person ahall be deemed decision is. What is the construction to be posted that it too will soon be handed over to the to be in his

โต British or the Germans. There is still a complets placed on the word postcasion in Section 5 of break at the Peitang River and bridge-build the Ordinance? The true test in my opinion ng is impossible till the spring. The Tong whether the defendant ever had that right to notion in trover against a person who had wrong- shaa coul-pits are in a bad way and no coal is passion so that he could bare maintained nu being taken out. The workings are all flooded, fully converted these arms to his own use either and this most powerful pumps can only reduce the actually or constructively. I am of opinion that A vendor's-lion- head of water about an inch per day. Fortu. he could not have dous an. In order to main-

the right to present possessipte. nately the wine up at Lin Stisin good order end-tain this class of action a plaintiff must have for his unpaid purefusa mahey will deprive him when once the line is re-opened there will be no

941. Bayley J. in the course of his judgment danger of a fuel fumine though the decreased of the right to possession. The loading case on

saysWhere goods are sold and nothing supply-will of course keep up the present high the subject is Bloxham v. Sanders 1825 4 B. C. prices. It is a great pity that a small siding and the fine hard coal of Puking be brought to the seller has to do with them is complete, the cannot now be made up to the Western Hills, said as to the time of payment and everything Tientsin. The former objections to this step property rests in the buyer so sa to subject him were wholly those of obstructive officials; the to the risk of any accident which may bappon to the goods and the seller is liable to deliver line would be an extraordinary boon to the whenever they are demanded upon payment of The vendor's right in respect of the prople of Peking and Tientsin, as it would in- the price, bat the bayer has no right to

price. definitely cheapien the cost of the coal at present have possession of the goods till he pays the borne by camels. Like all the now dopartares price is not a shere fien which he will for- out of his original ownership and dominion and undertaken in this interragnum its continue foit if he parts with the possession, but grows tion could be ensured by the Treaty.

payment or a tender of the prica te á condition precedent on the buyer's part, and nutil he makes auch payment or tender he has no right to the possession.

CANTON.

[FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT]

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A letter was put in dated 19th September last and signed U. Norvegna & Co." enclosing a list Canton, 24th February.

showing the quantity of arms. they had in the place where they were stored and to whom they. The anniversary birthday of George Washing were sold. The list evidently contains the arais

WASHINGTON'A-BIRTHDAY. ton was celebrated in Canton on the 2nd alt, the subject matter of this charge.

It was also prored in evidence that the int at home. The gunboats in port dressed in defendant. I sin of opinion that neither of the the U.S. Consul Mr. Bobart MaWade being for the storage of the sail arass was paid by the banting and saluted just at noon. The Con- eirenmstances above mentioned can affect or From the time the arms were landed until safate was tastefully decorated. By his open alter the position of the defendant with regard heartedness, urbanity, kind and liberal treatment to these artis. of all alike, irrespective of rects, or nationalitics, the Godown warrants were issued the maidh arnis Mr. MacWade has gained a great popularity were in the custody of the godown Company

göžking on fourth and Polka bringing up tud The GARRISON CUP; presented by the officers to be painted in the angle of the wall whore bura. Between 12 and 1 p.m. the different Con- for und en babalf of the owners of the two

rear. New Ross still continued to overhaal,

and passing the Village had taken second place Forest King still maintained the lead by about two lengths, Entering the straight, Forest King was hard pushed by New Lose, which in turu was followed by Strategist The last named, however, som dropped away. Forest King, going easy, won hauts down by five lougtha; New Rose second, and Polka third Time, 2 mins 42 2/3 Bács, k The COMPRADOR Cci's, prosented, sound to receive half the entrance fous; for subaorip tion waler griffins of this season, 1900-1001; weight for inches za per scale; winner of Valley Stakes

7lbe extrs; entrance S3. One mile, Mr. Hammonin's Baron, Iles 2bs

(Mr. P. A. Cax) 1 Mr. J. H. Lewis Innocent, 1st 1lbs....

of the garrison; second to receive $100, for the Han Lit joins the Legation as a memorial dente, Naval officers, merchants, hoads of Euro-eteamers in which these arms arrived From

pean firms, Chinese officials, and many residents the dates of the issue of the two godown war- Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation of Shameen were pouring into the Consulatents the arms have been under the control of the in great numbers to convey their greetings and as bailous for and on behalf of the unpaid vendor of the arms. Applying either the common law- definition or the statutory definition under the Ordinance I am of opinion that the possession of these arms was never in the defondant. I good wish to the U.S. Consul.

therefore order this summoss to be dismissed.

His Worship postponed risking an order for the return of the arms..

POLICE COURT.

Tuesday, 28th February.

welers sabecribed for by members in derby grifsbscription, paler gridine eligible; of their hottest corner. handicap previous non-starters to carry top. wolght, entrance $19. One mile The GruMAX Cur; presented by the members of the German Club; second to receive half the entrance fees; for subscription waler grif sins of this season, 1900-1901; weight for inches as per scale entrance $10. One mile and a quarter The NAVT CUP; presented by officers of H.M

Fleet; second To receive half the entrance fans; third $25; for China ponies; weight for inches as per scale, winners of one race at This meeting 3lbs. extra; of two or more races, extra man-winners at this meeting al lowed St.; previous non-starters to carry 1st entrance 310. One mile and a quarter. The EXORANGE PLATE; value 2500; presented that in the early days of the capture of the City Raad when he felt a tug at his pocket. Tin her bedroom in the pavilion in a very rentices

LI HUNG-CHANG'S MEALTH. Little attention should be paid to the almost daily reports of Li Hung-chang's death. The old man is of course somewhat focblo, as one might expect from a man who in another fortnight will be an octogenarian; three weeks ago, more- over, he had a very bad attack of influenza which prestrated him for six days and provent. ed him signing the preliminary, agresment, but. those about him deny that he was ever in extre- mis. The old man is living ia a plase near the Tsungli Tunion, which, by the bye, is now closed under German mal; it is not generally known

BEFOLK ME. HAZELAND,

prosecutor said that on the previous (Mr. Walwyn) 2

Mr. A. Babington's Sundowner, 10st 131bs.

(r. May), 3. Sir Horace McMahon's Mentor, at

(Mr. Johnson) ( M Hart Buck's Croston, 10stlibs

Mr. Hart Buck) 0 All got well away at the start, but very alow ly. Inuocat, if anything bading, Faking the Winning Post for the first time, Croxton forged aledd, and was followed by Innocent, Sundowner. and Mentor Haron coming on last. At the Bridge, Croxton, gens gamely, had a load of twelve lengths, Menter and Sundowner occupy. ing second and third places, and Innocent and Baron being about equal distances behind. Croxton still lead sa the horses neared the Bhok Bock, but on passing it he suddenly went down AWAY the hill, and when pulled up had fallen behind. The lead was now taken by Baron which entered the straight first, closely followel by Innocent & splendid race the two resalied in swan for Baron by four lengths, Loncont being second and Sundowner thin. Fire lengths between second and third Mentor was fourth and Croxton last, Time, Imin. 593/58008.

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The HongKora Cram Our presented; second to receive the entranos fees; for China popies; : weight for cheese per scale; entrance $15, One miler and a finis e Mr. Boxeya Bose de France, 10st 12

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Mr. Derick's The Dooter 11 libe

Month (bir. Cummings) → Mr. J. H. Le Ballet, 10st 126

Cir Joheaton) Mr. G. H. Potte's Interrogation, 21st 4lbs

(Mr W. W. Cox) Mr. Drresduits Tit Bits, 104 90

(Mr. P A. Cox) Air. David's Tarantula, 11st 11b

Mr. Moller

Mr. Dryssdust's Binbed, 10st 9lbs

Mr. Maustell Anta, 17m

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by the tankers and orchange brokers of the Yamen was for two entire days in the Hongkong; second to receive 8100; third $50 for Chins ponios; weight for inches possession of the Busius, and subsequently per scale; winners of one race at this meet for three in that of the Japanese. It is amua. ing Sitia extra; of two or more races thing, if not alarming, to think, of the chances this extra, enplaced ponies allowed 5s.; previons may have given to clear up doubtful points in non-starters to carry 12st. entrance $10.

policy of rivals. One mile.

The JooKEY CUP; value $150; second to receive $50; for subscription waler griffins non winners of this season, 1000-1901; to be ridden by jockeys who have not had a win ning mount previous to this meeting in Hongkong or China; handicap; entrants $5. One mile.

THE PEXINO TRAGEDY.

The Capital last week was shocked by boing the scene of a murder and suicide on the part of two Tientsin foreign visitors. Lieut. Lym- berg of the Danish Navy and lately in Chinese Bervice in a paroxysm of marital jealousy shot his The TAY YEK FONG CUP; value $200; pre-wife dead, and then blew his own brains out. Cri sented: second to receive 856; for walers ticism or explanation is prestaded by the fact subscribed for as derby and subscription. griffins; winger of the Garrison Cap ozolad that it reflects on the dead; but for the sake of living survivor who was included in the tragedy it must be stated that the most intimate friends of the deceased gentleman have made representations to the British military anthori ties exulpating the young anbaltern of Bom Imy Cavalry from that condemnation which the

ed; handicap. Once round.

The PROFESSIONAL CUP; presented; second to receive half the entrance fees: third $25; for China ponies; weight for Inches as per scale: pr lous winners at this meeting of one.

of extra; of two races flbe, extra of three or more races 7 lbs, extra; non-win.

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nors at this meeting silowed 3 the non starters at this meeting excluded; entrance

$10. One mile and a half.

censorions are ever ready to extend to a third party in matrimonial disagreements. The said ambaltern was at the same time shot in two places by the maddened husband; it was feared

THEFT FROM A HARINE OFFICER. Chan Fat was placed in the dock charged with stealing a silver watch from the person of Thomas Haury Lechon, a chief officer, at evening present residing in the Sailors' Home. The he was riding in a ricksas along the Queen ing round he saw the prisoner and at once of his man and captared him after an exciting run. jumped out and gave chase. He rever lost night Mr. Heury Michael Hall, an engineer employ. at Messrs. Butterfield & wires, corroborated, and said he saw the prisoner approach the riek sha, make a grab for the watch, and boit down the strost. He joined the prosecutor in the chase, and-without losing sight of the prisoner came up with him at the capture, and assisted in taking him to the station.

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His Worship thought the offence proved sad sentenced the prisoner to three weeks imprison

ment with-kard labour.

THEFT OF GOVERNMENT TIMBRE, Upon the complaint of Inspector Robertson, who stated that robberies of timber from

the alternative of three weeks imprisonment, Government lands were increasing daily.

lie named. Sit Fat was fined $10, or for cutting down a quantity of fir-trees and otherwise damaging some Crown landa.

COMPROMISING AN ASSAULT.

A Wellington Street cloth merchant named Pookumall was the complainant to a summons which had been issued at his instance against Hassa Mall, anotlier Wellington Street trades. The parties having expressed the desire to men, for an alleged assault on the previous day. settle the enmons out of court, his Worship consented to the proceedings being withdrawn,

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the latest thing, and her suggestions for dainty costumes are welcomet with enthusi- 8. Mrs. Arin the editor of Fashion and The World of Dress, and occasionally contributes to the Queen, The Woman at Home, and other ladics' papers. This arti- els will be of great practiest value to our Fondore

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HE SPINSTER OF YESTERDAY

AND TO-DAY.

By Miss O'CONOR ECCLES Mrs O'CONOR ECCLES is one of LouLou's best-known lady journalists, is an authoritative critic on our early and modern novelists and is n.type of Irish wit.... und keen intellect.

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O ATHLETICS DESTROY.

DOMESTICITY?

By MISS ANNESLEY KENEALY M199 KENEALY, besides having á charming style and lively imagination, has attracted the public attention by her amus ing, but not the less energetic, rusule against sporting females."

THE ART OF ENTERTAINING.

BY LADY JEUNE.. LADY JEUNE is the wife of the Hight Hon. Sir Francis Jeune, K.C.B., President of the Probate, Divores, and Admiralty Dirision, and a Privy Councillor. This lady is renowned for her benevo ent work in the service of the poor, as we I as for many rrilliant contributions to leading reviews. and magazines upon topics of social im portance. But in London, where she is a leader st.. society, she is faced, above eerything for lur brilliant art of enter taining, which attracts to her gatherings men and women of the highest rank, learn- ing, wit, and renown. The article Lady Joan lus written for our columns will be welcomed by all hosts and hostesses. Ludy Jeune's articles on the Late Queen will. Do fresh in the minds of our readers.

WOMAN AS A DOCTOR.

By Ms. ERNEST HART. Mas. HART has the distinction of being the pioneer of women medical students, In the seventies she studied medicine in London and Puris, and hY book entitled Diet in Sickness and it Health is a well- kuown and standard mannul A lage port of her life has been devoted to Irish in- dustry and technical education, to which- cause she has contributed her private for tans. The uliove-named article gives a sketch of woman's work in the medical pro- fession, and explains the career and pros pects of a woman doctor.

THE DUTIES OF MOTHERHOOD.

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By Mus. ADA 8. BALLIN.. What mother or maid does not know Mrs. Ballin Vory for wo think. The editor of The Hubysun Womanhood has been the good counsellor of the home circle for msny a day, and her name is "familiar in Our our mouths as household, words." artiola on Motherhood," from her pen, gives some practical advice and sympathy apon the duties and responsibilities of maternity.

THE LAST DAY AT OSBORNE. The Times special correspondent gives the following brief account of the 22nd January at Osborne-

All last night (21st January) the Queen-lay- state. It was locked, the only persone allowed within being the doctors, the dressers, and two Nurse Sual, from the sanatorium on the estate. maids, who were under the superintendence of The early morning bulletin, which spoke of diminished strongil, showed that the end

Within drawing near, and in the meanwhile all the wombers of the Royal Family who were each wore summoned. The Bishop of Win-WHY cheater, too, was sammoned, and was with Queen to the sud.. Before noon the flickering fame of life burned up more brightly for moment, and her Majesty as able to recognize Then she fell asleep, but there was a relapse at 3.30. By o'clock it was announced that she those who had been summoned to her deathbed,

was sinking slowly, and at half-past came the end. It was abseintely peaceful and painless, of her children and grandchildren, of the Bishop of Winchester, and of the Lord Cham and the Queen breathed har lest in the pressace

just in time. berisin (the Earl of Clarenden) who arrived

EXPORT CARGOS.

the

Per steamer Prometheus, mailed on the 5th

GIRLS MARRY AND WHY

THEY DON'T.

By MBS. C. E. HUMPHRY - Ma. C. E. HUMPHRY is perhaps better known to the general public by the name of "Madge." under which she has contributed the Girls' Gossip to Truth since those articles were first started. She is the anthor of these popular worka en tilled Manners for Men, Manners Homen, and a Word to Women. The orti

very ale we have obtained from bor pen is vivacious, and likely to preve of absorbing interest both to marriageable maidens and those who have passed that erentful stage.

(563 Hongkong, 23rd February, 1001.

J. B. WHITE

Feb. For London; 830. boxes-16,300 PETLAND 24 bales waste silk, 315 paske ginger, 1,442 cases Congou tos. 6,381 bales.homap, 154 bales canes, woodware, 12 cases gum, 6 cason gonge, 3 cases ginger, 100 cases P. L. fans, 12 cases black- 16 pkgs. hides. 18 pkgs, shells, 34 pkgs. cigars, sundries. For Manchester:-1 pkg, P. effects. DYCISION IN THE NERVEGNA ARMS CASE. For Glasgow:-Iosse silverware. For London As intimated in our issue of yesterday, Mr. made a rapid recovery, and is now back in Tien-Haveland on Bonds afternoon gave his defer.opt. Glasgow --170 casks ginger. For London

The GYNKHANA STAKES; value $200; pre- sented by the Gymkhana Committee, added taa aweepstakes of 85 each; for subscription at first that the horror would be threefold, but waler griffins of this tenson, 1900-1901; all to the general satisfaction the youngster has winners and previous non-starters excluded winner to receive 70 per cent; second 20 per cent third 10 per cent weight for inches as per scale. One mile.

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red decision in the case of U. Nertegns, mer-opt. Hamburg-300 cases staranised, 352 bales chant, Queen's Road Central, who was pro Per steemer Laos, saded on the 11th Feb. PROVISIONAL GOVERNMENT AT FIENTSIN.. The Provisional Government of Tientsin City secuted by Captain Superintendent May for

represented waste silk, 26 cases silks, 20 bales hair, 23 rolls in being oxluded, but the military are, after the unlawful possession of 65 cases of revolver For Marseilles-313 bales raw ilk, 100 bales without s license Mr. Bendant. Mr matting, 10 'cones Chinaware, $ eases curion, "104 *** plaga. tes. For Lyons-169 bales raw silk, 3. LIFE AND TIGOUx_ros The Hais --The the manner of their osets, excluding all civilians, the Crown and Mr. Gedge the

Hageland said only article which really possesses nutritious

LTE defendant was summoned before is on nses silks, & cases tea. For Hare:-41 zoils virtues for stimulating, and restoring the hair, from the new offices, though experien os

ROWLAND'S MACI O. i remotes consistantly shown that most awful mistakes the 9th February last andar The Arms and matting, & cases silks. Pearl, harshness, dryness, prevents the hair Synek being vinjured by illness, and should, olmaya bazara been made from the soldiers' cr6-1 Ammunition Ordinance, 1900," for that be un- ting at med for chiaron a hair, no other take me igagrance of Chiness Ideas, in the treatment lawfully (a) did neglect to register at the office The distance, was the parts wack beautiful and Crimey appearance to of natives, The city itself is an example.of the Captain Superintendent of Police the

starts the hair a Rowland's MACASSAR OIL, and if Never in the very worst days of native Anto you have never used it, you are strongly advised administration has rascality in many phases

by to procures bottle without delay, and continue those of aqresing by the employees) been so did furnish an incorrect return of arms, remain Cook eistng It also is a golden colour for fair hair rampant; it a brewerd among the natives, ing in his possession on the 31st July, 1900, and on hard Bold by Storse and Chamiala.

godown in which he stored arms, to wit 30 cases

BEWARE of the Party offering imitations of MAONIVES & CAMERON'S PENS.. "They come as a boon and a blessing to men,

Sold at all Stationers. of revolvers on the 7th day of Angust, 1900; (b)

MACNIVEN & CANON, Ltd., Waverley Works, of rarulvers on the 18th July, 1900, and 35 case The Pickwick, the Owl, and the Waverley Pon.

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BOLK AGENTS FOR CHINA HOLLIDAY, WISE & CO. Hongkong, 16th September, 1899.

COLD STORAGE.

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TIE HONGKONG ISE COMTANY, LIMITED THE HONOR to receive perishable pra- visions for Cold Storage at East Point at

Moderate-Rates.

Manager

W. PARLANE,

Hongkong, 17th February, 1899,

AMERICAN SYSTEM

DENTISTRY

No. 39, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL CHADWICK KEW (LACE OF POATE & NOBLE). Hongkong, 15th September, 1899.

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