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COFFEE ESTATES FOR SALE.

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KNOWN BYTE and KABELI

COFFEE ESTATES near Sandakan, in British North Borneo, the Property of the BRITISH BORNEO DEVELOPMENT COMPANY; the former planted with, about 89,000 traps, the latter 11th about 40,000 trees, all in bearing: also about 3,000 Coconut trees 5 years old.

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WOMAN'S WORLD.

DOMESTIC AND SOCIAL.

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There are now appearing in the

* HONGKONG DAILY PRESS " SERIES OF SBLECT ARTICLES

EMINENT LADY WRITERS, upon subjects of great interest to women's social and domestic welfare,

The following are some of the articles, with a few words about the personality of the writer

HOPPING AS A FINE ART. ".

By Mas, ARIA.

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nised. He routined in the bost while I ran up the accommodation ladder and stepped through the gangway, where a petty officer was stand- ing guard

"My boys ready?" I asked.

"Oh, let me see, you're from the yacht. Yes, I think they're ready, sir. Hera boy, run down and send Davis and Wood on druk.

"Well, we can understand Musgrave's marry

T'desired to get on friendly terms with the ing, but you. Drake, auch a blatant misogynist,

ofloer, so produced my olgar case. It was all to fall a prey to a petticoat-"

"There where you're wrong, old man," II could do. Had it been possible I would have stood him as muchi whiskey as he could swallow, "Wam't a petticoat! exclaimed my friend. regarding the expense as nothing. aid. "it wasn't a petticoat."

"Not a bit of it. You know I'd forenworn petticoats

How the deuca di yon get married then! Thereby hangs a tale," I remarked. And-I teld it.

There were aux training-ships on the river Thames, so I shall not be personal in referring to one of them under a fictitions name. Cap. tain Beauchamp commanded the Gramps, and during his earlier career in the Navy his perior officer, Commander Musgrove, lad r ported him for some derilection of duty, whers. by-his-prospecte ware blighted. So that our Romeo and Juliet had parental Montagues and Capulets to thwart their love.

Two bagt came on dock with their kit-baga. There had been a bit of a shower a few minuter bofore, so they had their soa' westers on.

Now then, are you ready there? You're keeping the gentleman waiting." said the offeer.

"Half a minute, air. if you don't mind," said winked at me. Two other boys took the bags down to the bout, while my two dived below.

It came about through Jack Musgrave's fall- 10, Queen's Road Central. Family and

Dispensing Chemists, Wines, Spirits anding over head and ears in love with Eva Bean-one of them. The other young heggar actually

Cigars.

champ-a common or garden-party attachment. The affair, however, put on a different com

More farewalls I suppose." I min to the plexion later; for it appeared that Era's papa and Jack's governor were on terms of the bitmoer with a smile. Some youngsters were sky- larking soft-doubtless with a purpose—and terost eurity.

their daring gymnastics caught the officera shouted for them to come down, which they did attention. He took u few steps forward and not appear anxious to do. Just then the two boys reappeared, and skipping across the deck dascended the ladder. They and their` sou"- westers pallod well over their focus, and their oil-akin coats were thrown over their shoulders. sky-arkets. He came to the gangway as w I followed bastfly, leaving the officer rating the

were entering the boat, and hurled somIO BRTEBAKU It loss not naturally follow that the com

at the boys for wearing oileys now the rain had mander of a training-ship should be a cross- grained martingt; though the life may be opped, and also passed disparaging remarks at conducive to such a development; but the their want of smartness in tambling into the dinghy. It must have struck the fellow as being captain of the Grampus was an autocrat of the- good old school His daughter, however, trago that the bays sat aft while Jack and I possessed a swest little will of her own, and took the cars. In fact, I saw a puzzled look refused to be the stare of her arrogant father, cows into his face, and heard him atter an She was a handsome blodde, and proved hereincalation of surprise. He erilently thought self to be as sweet and gentle as she was devoted something strange was happening. and determined..

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MRS. ARIA is the Queen of Fashion, Bho inane mandates with the authority of an "Ends, and her subjects obey without a normar, Fashionable London waite eagerly for her announcementa se to "the latest thing, and her suggestions for dainty costumes are welcomed with enthus ash. Mrs. Art is the editor of Fusion F. and The World of Drees, and occasionally contributes to the Qacon. The Woman of Home, and other ladies papers. This arti els, will be of great practical value to our readers,

THE

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THE ART OF ENTERTAINING-

THE

By LADY JEUNE,

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BLACKHEAD & CO..

Navy Contractors, Shipchandlers, Sail- makers, Provision and Coal Merchants. Fraya Central, next-Hougkong Hotel

We bont our backs to our work and want the Our two new. When the old map heard of the engagement the boat flying over the water.

hands sitting on the stern-bench did not have he fumed, and made the atmosphere of the bat-

the appearance of rollicking young sedog. tleship a bit suffocating; but as soon as his fury Poor girls, they had been through a trying. had effervesced itself into a state of calm beden Evn was deathly pale-and-not far-off- chuckled, and thanked his stars he lived on a vessel moored out on the river and not a short strain best, and now clasped Era's band

fainting, I imagined. Madge had stood the tightly He was captain of the Grampus, and could. rule all aboard with an iron baud. No medieval Baron could have dealt mera effectively with a recalcitrant daughter than it was in his power to do. So Eva was locked in her state-room at night and confined to the ship during the day, He vowed he'd bring the girl to ber senses.

Musgrava took me into his confidence: his Freat wish was to find equis means of uni eating with Eva.

in hers, and in many mute little ways tried to cheer and comfort hor cousin. As we lesmered the distance between us and the Grampus her eyes brightened, and her face caught the flush of excitement. She did not allow her ein- harrassment to overpower her, as did Eva, but seemed to catch the true spirit of adventure and rise upon it: As I watched her little fnshed free pooping from beneath the son was We ought to be able to manage that," Iter. I was forced to wimit that for the first said. My boat is moored under the stern of time in my life I was adoat with a girl who the Grampus, and I've often seen Bliss Bean- kurmonised with her surroundings, You're

plucky little girl, Miss Madge." I thought. champ standing on the gallery. Come and

They are not chasing us, are they ** khe spend a few days Board, and we'll try and open asked ma ap rommunication with her."

*No. 20, I answered roussuringly, we're completely given thom the slip."

"He did so, and Miss Beauchamp soon' recog nised him. It was rather a quaint balcony scene Juliet leaning over the rail of the stern-gallery of the old war-ship, and Romeo tin a son westar)

B

Hurmh!" she cried.

We soon arrived alongside the Lilith and

serenading her in dumb-show from my dinghy found Rogers had everything ready for a start. There was a nice whole-sail breeze from the He was eager to instr it, and she quick to learn, westward, and in a few minutes the yacht was and a post was established by noons of ander was hurrying seawurd line suspended from her stateroom window.

With a diacrest fellow like myself noting as

Musgrave gavo a sigh of relief, and the ten- BISMAROK & CO.,

So far, so good, Navy Contractors, Ship Chandlere. Post Master Genern, this clandestine corresponsion of his features relaxed,

Provision and Coal Merchants, Sail-dence was carried on successfully. The feat Jack," I said.

letters that passed were merely silly protestations and your nerves are like iron."

You're a good follow, Drake." he remarked, makers, o Fresh Water supplied to

of inve and did not concern me, but presently him what a miserable funk I'd been in aboard Vessels in the Harbour

Eva wrote in a different strain. Her father was

the Grampus. treating her shamefully-she could no longer KHONG SANG & CŨ,

Sailmakers, Hardware, tolerate the indignities of her position. Her Shipchandlers,

Engineer Tools, Brass and Iron Mer cousin Madge was coming on a visit, and they

would take counsel together.

ebants, 144, Des Yeux Road.

MORE & SEIMUND,-

A second young lady appeared on the stern- gallery the next day--a piquant little brunette affectionate and impulsive creature, to judge from her bearing. I was not wrong in thinking that this little Madge would bring uatters to a crisis That night's post brought us the following from Eva:

I did not tell

I alood

The girls had retired to the after-cabin to attire themselves more conventionally. The skylight was opened an inch or so for ventila tion, and I heard Marge chattering an at the tiller. Then I heard Era uttar an ex- clamation of dismay, and her cousin exclaim, Oh, goodness." A silence followed-broken by Mudge's rippling laughter. Evidently nothing. very serious, had happened sail, "You have my dress, or "wond the My cousin and I have seriously discussed reply came. Certainly not. Eva. I'm all right my position, and I have resolved to put an end as I am--I don't care," Jack came ait, to this, intolerable captivity..

"There's something wrong with the ward. Escape in most difficult, as there is always an officer on watch rebe." I said, adding towards the indies cabin. to prevent the boys from deserting. We hope, companion, and Jack ran to her.

In a for minutes Eva's head appeared at the R. HAUGHTON & CO...

Naval, Military and Court, 10, Queen's Road, however, some opportunity will aid us.

Opposite Kahn's Curio Store.

LADY JEUNE is the wife of the Right Hon. Sir Francis Jeune, K C.B., President of the Probute, Divorce, and Admiralty | D. Division, and a Trity Councillor. This Indy is renowned for her benovo ant work in the service of the poor, as wel as for

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Oh, Jack," I heard her say, "those stupid We discussed the matter half throng the boys have made such a terrible mistake. They night, and the result of our deliberation was packed their begs intending to escape later in that Musgrave asked her to elope with him, sa that they could be married at once. This she the evening, and somehow Malge's agreed to do, and asked Jack to help them to mixed with theirs, and now she finds that she escape from the ship, stipulating that Madge has got Wood's things, and I suppose he has was to come too, for she would not leave her got here. What shall we do?" cousin to meet her father's wrath, nor would Madge leare the shipeuntil she (Eva) had got safely away.

This stup decided on we made our plans. I wrote to the captain in the name of a fellow clubman who yacht lay further down the rivor, usking to be supplied with a couple of time-expired lads. The ship, I know, was al- ways glad to find berths for the boys, and I received a reply stating that two reliabla lads were at my disposal and awaiting instructions to join the yacht. Of course we were acting in collusion with Eva, und after communicating with her, fixed a certain orening on which to call for the boys. In the meantirns the girls had to arrange their difficult and trying s capade, and Jack to see to his part of the contract. Our anxiety was lightened by our knowledge of the fact that the boys on the ship liked Evans much as they hated the Captain, and I had little doubt that the bewitching Madge would soon surround herself, with train of loyal courtiera.

We moved the yacht half a mile down the river, and there waited the eventful day My man Rogers, being a trustworthy, follow, was taken our wonflence. He grinned, "I've ween some run starts in my time, sir, but this beats all" Rogers was familiar, but he was Loyal: and as a matter of fact it was a bit un- conventional, though that was not our fault.

I am ready to admit that I funked going aboard the Grampus for those "boys." I told

I admit it was most heartless conduct on my part, but really I could not help laughing up my sleare. But, you know, I did not feel that the rogaish Medge would be overpowered by the coutretemps. If it had been Eva who had lost her bag. I should have been sorry for her.

Ou-astrong ebb-tide, and with the wind dart aft, we made a good ten knots past the land. The night was clear, and we should have the on presently. One thing was certain, none breeze held. I began to feel hungry, which was of the ship's boats could overtake us while the a sare sign my anxiety was wearing off. Ro. gers came aft, and I wont down to tes.

Eva was looking pale and interestingly dis

lont with

tranght, but she gave me a generous smile and offered her hand. I was always

the spirit of remance. I bent down and kissed wemon, but to show how impregnated I was by her fingers. Think of that, ye fair damsels who have flouted me! Jack was quite affected. I expected our milor-boy (the very uniform sag gasted impuilence) to laugh, but she didn't. She gare me quite a respectful glanes, then threw her army round Eva's rack and kissed She was sympathetic and affectionate little rogue.

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R. J. REMEDIOS.. OBLIGN AND COLONIAL STAMP

DEALER

No. 87, CAINE ROAD, HONGEONG. The Undersigned having been appointed Will be glad to send STAMPS on approval AGENTS for the above Company, are preto any addrem su receipt of satisfactory refer pared to ACCEPT RISKS against FIRE et ences. | Current Rates.

STEMSSEN & CO.,

Agents.

Hongkong, 16th May, 1892.

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Is also prepared, to purchase need PostAGZ

STARFS in Large or Small Quantities for Csab AGENTS WANTED.

15 to 25 per cent Discount Allowed. [3020