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Barkshire followed Voules. His partner, Bill ings, broke up the dull spell of falling wickets and short viss by sending a splendidly hit ball out of bounds for 6. Slow rritet again por „voned for a considerablo number of overs Bus were becoming painfully infrequent, Mena kept up his splendid record by getting Billings caught by Woippert at wicket-keep off a snicked ball, leaving the score at 52-5-11. Mackenzie now joined partuurship with Barkshire, and Buccoeded in driving Alanu to square leg for 4 but was two balls subsequently caught at mid-wickut by Farbridge Score 58-6-4 The ohances of the Straits were rapidly becoming more and more remoto. On every hand the bats mon wore being beaten. Bowling and fielding were both proving too much for them Whitley For two overs he and his partner safely, but without scouting rans, negotiated the bowling Stasion, another fast bowler, was put on in place of Mann, whose record so far had been mucit satisfactory and creditable. The now bowlos continued the barassing tactics which had characterised the attack of his prodesssser but was ouce driven to leg for a boundary by Barkshire. When stamps were drawn at 4.45. the score stobd us follows:-8baaghal, all out, 227; Straits for I wickets,

was next to kat

140lbs.

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THE BONGKONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15TH, 1901

HONGKONG SANITARY BOARD. HONGKONG GENERAL CHAMBER|

OF COMMERCE. : A mesting of the Sanitary Board was held

eday afternoon in the Board Room. The Committee of thus Hongkong General Chamber At the monthly meeting of the Ganoval President (Dr Atkinson, Principal, ivil Medical of Commerce, held in the Chamber Room, City Ofater) sccnpied the chair, and there were pre-Hall, at in an the 7th November, sent the Vice-President (Hon. A. W. Browin, Present: Sir Thomas Jackson (Chairman). fr. 6.8. Slurp (Vico-Chairnian), Mossrs. A. Haupt, Registrar-General), Hon. W. Chatham (Director W. Poate, . 4. tehio, N. A. Sieb, H. C. of Public Works), Dr. Clark (Medical Officer of Tomkins, tou, T. H. Whitehead (ex-adicio), Health), Lieut. Col. Hughes, D.S.O., R.A.M.C., and T. C. Wees (Serotary). Mr. Badeley (Acting Captain Superinten ont of Police), Mr. Lau Chu Pek, and Mr. G. A Woodcock (Secretary).

May Scherz's ches, a.m. Faulo Crete, (6 yrs.)

1401bs... Avis bay g. Hirefinch, late Honesty (aged)

· 14010s.....

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Tus Tokyo STARES-For Amatralian sub-

140los

+

upon Chinese ineptitude and upon their rooted | weight for age; connby breds and Australian hostility toanything, no matter how good, which subsoription horses that have not won more anvours of Western civilisation. As if the than o races 7lbs zilowance. Three quarters of Western barbarian could teach civilisation to Hugo's black g. The Crown, late Truth (aghá) the Celestial! The Chinese who wore pressed into the ambulance service-this occurred in the North during the war between Chius end Jupan-prored to be quite useless as beators in the field, they refused, in fact, to go into the ring line to collect the wounded and on one occasion when the doctor superinten. dent of the hospital arrived unexpectedly he found they had taken the stove from the sick ward to supplement their own (it was cold weather) and had even stripped the patients of blankets and everything that could add to their own comfort. At mother time the doctor found on returning after a temporary absence that the Chinese general had retnored the patients and was safely manufacturing somunition under the Red Cross fiag. The doctor soor put a period to this proceeding. Chinese Soldiers as Patients" and "Chinese Bailors at Weihaiwei" are two most enjoyable ebaptors; that ou "A Chinese Telograph Superintendent" is perhaps the brightest la

the whole book.

scription horses of 1901 winner of race No. 7. Sext day, excluded; weight for age. One mile and a half. Robison's brown `ng. Tasmanian (agedį Elliott's bay a.m. Butterfly (Gyra) 140lbs... Iago's bay a.m. The Orbit (aged) 140

THE NANEIN STAKES-For China subscrip- tion ponies of 1991, winners in Japan at lace of entry 5lbs, extra, of more than one rasp 7lbs extra; winners at the meeting be extra. May-Scherz's dan Mez Willem 1551ba Pond's chestnut Irohu 1471bs Starlight's dun Buccaneer 1431bs

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MINUTES.. “The miuntės of the previous monthly meet- ing (held 22nd October) were read and confirmed. THE CHINESE TARIFF.

hockey someon a meating has been called for Tuesday next at the Foochow Club to decide os to the correct reading of certain of the Rules of the game which letters to the Hon. Borotury The meeting will take place at 0.30. have pointul out as bing rather ambiguous.

The harvest of the second orop of rice-com- menced last week, and the reports of the yield are fully as unsatisfactory as autioipated, owing to the long absence of rain. It is estimated half of the normal pronation For the same that the erop will aggregate little more than

reason the sweet potato orop is óqually disp- pointing.

A very enjoyable afternoon was spent on the Recreation Ground on Wednesday afternoon Autumn Bower show, nearly all the residents on the occasion of the chrysanthemum... and

were present, including numerous ohildren who added to the guity of the scous. The arrange- menta wore excellent.

The SECRETARY reported that the gentlemen appointed on the Sub-Committee at last mest ing to consider this question had met and discussed the various points to be submitted to the Special Commissioner, with the result that a memorandom had been prepared on the sabjest, which he now laid on the table.

The CHAIRSIAN said he thought it would be SPLIT beat to roud the memorandum, when they could consider it, clause by clause, and accept or amend it as seened desirable.

The mumerandum was then read, and, after considerable discussion and some slight amond- monts, it was adopted.

With regard to the account of Mr, Cunning. Sham's remarkable interview with Li Hung In the conres of the afternoon the band of chang it is needless to enlarge upon it. Tho thereafter; to be. won three times in all by serred on tho owners of the buildings requiring Chamber thereon with as little delay as possible.

writer of this notion was in England when the gist of the interview

the 22nd Bombay Infantry played selections of music. There was a lorgs number of spectators,

Read letter from the Chairman of the Shang- hai Branch of the China Association, dated 2nd November, forwarding a proposed Tariff of Import Duties or textile goots which had on propared by a special Commition of British Importers at Shanghai and asking to be favoured with the views of the Hongkong After sune discussion,

Committee's approval of the proposed Tarifi, pared by this Chamber for presentation to the Special Commissioner, Sir James álseksy

OR

QUARTER-BOTTLES

TANSAN

For Case of 100 Boltiss...

$7.50

SANITARY BULVETOR'S`REPORT. Tho report of the Sanitary Surveyer for the this quarter of 1901 was laid on the table, The report stated that platis had been deposited daring the quarter for the trainage of 224 bouses Plans for 583 houses were carried for ward from 1940, and 589 from last quarter, making a total of 1,40% in band daring the gaartor. The drainage of 160 houses was THE JAPAN ST. LEGRE-For all horses completed, leaving 1,242 to carry forward. Ro weight for age: winners at looting drainage or repairs to drains were carried out extra; country breds, and Australian subscripin 44 instances, 200 houses being carried for tion hersos of 1899-1901 that have not won more ward: This made a total of 200 homes in than five races, allowed 7lbs. One mile and

hand for re-drainage or repairs during the half

Certificates were granted to 173 1 quarter.

houses that they had been built in accordance Avis' bay g. Hawfinch (aged) 145lbs Russia's bay am. Atira (aged) 140lba

with the provisions of Section 84 of Ordinance 313 of 1901. It was found necessary to open up Russia's bay a.g. The Count (nged) 140lbs

THE CHAMPAGNE CHALLENGE CUP-For the dreins of buildings, 2 of which required Australian subscription horses of 1901 and reconstruction and 6 amending: Notices were horses of the same owner or owners, Ons mile them to exputo the necessary work. In ad- Sphinx's-bay a.m. Fourée (4 yrs.) 145lbs Satsuma's brown a.m. Ojoenma (4 ST.) 145b82dition to the foregoing, 3,957 houses had been insproted, with the result that 353 drainage nnisances were discovered 4 notice was in THE BANZAI STAKES.-For country caused by its appearance. Mr. Cunningham's

and Australian subscription hordes of 1891 and abate the naisance, In all, 160 Anisances were success in getting an audience of Li was ac counted-and is still a great joursic fest; that have not won more than five races at reported to the Medical Officer of Health and date of entry; winners at date of entry 5 Is 81 to the Director of Public Works, to be dealt it is only fitting, therefore, that he oald put extra, of two more races 7 the extra; non with by them. The drainage-inspector had

The SECRETARY stated that a copy of the re- on. private the result of it upon permanent rd in his winners at the meeting 5 lbe allowance; wincleansed 246 choked drain-traps hook. Now that Li is no more, Jerusal ofners of more than one race at the meeting property Tables were attacked showing (a) port of the committee appointed to consider

5 lbs extra. One mile and a quartor.

the drainage work done during the quarter, (b) | the question of the registration of the names of the expression of his views on this Chinese Satsuma's bay a ni. Mudge (4 yrs.) 130 lbs... the auntber of repairs additions executed partners in Chinese firms was despatched on Tatsuta's bayam, Matankuse (5 yra) 142 lbs during the quarter, and (e) the total work done the 23rd October to the Singapore Chasinber of May-Scherz's ches. a.m. Faule Grete (6 yrs.)

since the Public Health Ordinance came into Commerce with a covering letter, and on the 147 ba..

31st idem a telogram was received from Mr. force.

Gann (the Secrotury) asking for twelve copies. THE MOST POPULAR WATER IN Mr. Frank Browne's report on the analyses Application was at once made to the Govern of the public water supplies for the month of ment for that amber, but the Colonial Secre October were laid on the table. The result intary replied to the effect that only five could be each case showed that the water was of excellent spared, and these, with covering letter, had

been sent to Singapore, quality,

was cabled

It was decaled to write in reply expressing the TANSAN

among them being H.E; the Governor We home and remembers well the sensation Hugo's Day 8. The Orb (5 yrs.) 52. breds, each. cage served on the owner or scempler to and to forward copy of the memorandum pro

regret to hear that the accident which Dr. Dane met with in the forumoon necesitated his attendance at Hospital,

the t Appended are the scores and bowling walysis so far as the game has gone bi je porad

SHANGHALA

First Innings.

A. E. Lanning, 6 Greeti; b Mastaggart

H. J. McEnen, b Bharp, we do notổn

Capt. Rose, b Whithy....

Capt. Pride, b. Fillings ...........

F. W. Potter, o Vaules, b Sharp

J. Hana, e Kerr, b Billings

Y. H. Lanzing, b Billiga”......

W. K. Starion, e Vorkshiro, b Billing

W. H. Weippert, B Billings

B. C. Farbridge,

Whitler

W. H. Tarabull, not cut

Extras:

• Total.....

STRAUS.

First Innings.

A. B. Youlen, b Potter.

W. Langham-Cartons, b. 31 at

H. W. Sharp, b Maun

C.F. Green, Manu

G. M, Billings, o Waippert, b Mann

C. A. Barkshire, not out.

R. M. Mackenzie, o Farbridge," "b"blan

MH. Whitley, not upt

J. G. Mactaggart

A, G, Wright

to bat

Dr. Dang state)

Extran

Mackenzie

Sharp ......

Whitley

8

Total (for 6 wickets) ...... (2

BOWLING ANALYSIS.

Billings Mactaggart

60

SHANGRAL.

First Iminge.

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5

12.34

4

25.10.37

8.

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In the Straits' incomplete innings, Potter had I winkot for 18 runs, Mann 5 for 31, Stanion 0 for 5, It may be mentioned that Mann bowled 7 maidens out of 13 overs and Potter 8

out of 15.

REVIEW.

has an accentuated interest.

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Chapters VIII and IX-the two last-coal respectively with "The Insurrectos at Malisbon' and The Siege and Capture of Manila." In

SECOND DAY 5th NOTENDER. his introdnation: Mr. Cunningham mentions, in

THE NIPPON STixes-For Australian sub. rather an apologetic tene, we faucy, that he leasacription boraes of Autumn 1901; weight for inserted this history of the siege of Manila to age; winners of racas Nos. 2 and 3 first day cause he was one of the two special newspaper excluded. Three-quarters of a mile.

Sphinx s black a.m. Eleve I (5 yrs) 137be... correspondents who went through it, and there Starlight's boy ag. Bucephalus (6 yrs.)

140lbs is no record of it from the Spanish side except such as may be gleaned from the newspaper files, Sataums's bay a.g. Muauko (6 yra) 1401ba The cause given is an excellent one; the account itself, is a better. It is a vivid description of the stirring events of that stirring time and will doubtless prove valri in fixing authorita- details of the tively the dates and i sampaign with which i It only remains to i

at the book is got up in a manner con ith its mattor. Dealing as it does almost

with Chinese afters, Mr. Cunningham has given it a chata teristic and withal pretty drees. The paper used is Chinese the binding is Chinese, and the nine illustrations distributed throughout the book are germane to these. Mr. Cunningham's ventare deserves all success.

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TOKOHAMA RACES,

FIE

ANALYSES OF TUBLIC WATEE,

RATS COLLECTED.

The number of rata destroyed, and paid for during the month of October was, according to a statomens by Dr. Clark, 3,921.

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THE-PLAGUE-IN MANILA. «The total unmber of plague cases and deaths 1in Manila up till the 2nd of November was respectively dana 17. There were no plague 3 case during the week ending on the above date, but three cases, with three deaths, occurred during the preceding week.

PROPOSED REGISTRATION OF CHINESE PARTNERSHIPS.

A copy of the report was laid on the table. THE MEDICAL INSPECTION OF SELFB The SECRETARY reported that, in accordance with decision come to at last meeting, a letter THE SHANGHAI PLATS-For China ponies;

was, on the 24th Oct, addressed to the Govern- ruent in reply to that of the Colonial Secretary weight as per scale; winners at the moting

dated 18th Sept., announcing that H.E. the ths extra. Ono mile and a half, Hugo's brown Sunrise, 153bd

Governor had recommended the appointment Tytherleigh's black Aberdeen, 150lbs...

of a Second Health Officer of the Port and ex- pressing satisfaction therewith. A further Russia's grey Mogol 150lba...

THE BRISBANE CUP-For country breds,

letter was on the 30th Oct., consequent on a and Australian subscription horses, of 1899.

suggestion by Mr. H. A. Ritchie, addressed to 1901 that have not won more than 5 races at

the Colonial Secretary, pointing out the neces date of entry; winners at date of entry 5 lbs The PRESIDENT-As there has been practisity for any new Health Officer appointed being extra, of two or more races 7 lbs extra weight eally no case of plague in Manila for the last possessed of a Pablic Health Diploms to ensure for age: winner of No. 1 race first day claren days. I move that the Board recommend his competence to deal with disinfection, sog- excluded; non-winners at the meeting & bathe Government-in-Council to withdraw the gregation, and other questions connected with

-restrictions against Manila. Hugo's chest. a.xa. The Coronet (aged) 1471s Cherry's bay ag. Oieuataer (6 yra.) 1421bs... May-Schera's ches, am. Faule rele (6 yrs.)

allowance. Ona mile.

1421ba

THIRD DAY 7TH NOVEMBER. THE PRIX DES HABAS (Handicap).For horses. One mile, Hugo's black g. The Crown (aged) Bussia's bay am. Mira (aged) Takanta's boy am. Mateukase (5 yrs.)........ THE CESABEWITCH STAKES (Handicap) For China ponies. One mile.

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all

1

3

We have received from our correspondent at Painch, Formosa, the following resulta of the Fading under the auspices of the Nippon Has Ulab at Yokohams on the 4th inst and fellow ing days. The entries at the musting wers-Tatanta's grey Melforse - One ́country-bred horse (Saikio), 96 Australian Tytherleigh's black Aberdeen. subscription horses, 4 Australian race horses, May Behera's grey Mag-be late Dot Revee)...

weight for age. Mile and a quarter.

THE MIXED CHAMPIONS.--For all horse Avis' bay ag. Hawfisch!!!

THE CHINA CHAMPIONS. For ponies; weight as per scale.

The Chinees Soldier and Other Sketches. By and 14 Chins ponies. 21 different stables war

ALFEED CUNNINonam. Hongkong - Daily || represented. Press Offca

Hugo's brown Sunrise

3.

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THE AUSTRALIAN CHAMPIONS-For Aus- tralian subscription horass of 1901. Aild and

A quarter.

FIRST DAY-4TH NOVEMBER, THE COSMOPOLITAN PLATE-For country Ar such a time as this when the gaze of the

breeds, and Australian subscription horses of quarter. world is being again and again attracted to

1899/1901, that have not won more than fire Chins, this book of Mr. Cunningham's makes races; weight for age; winners at date of * very ant appearance. The writer has had sentry 5. lbs extra, of two or more races 7 lbs long and varied experience of life in the Far extra, Three-quarters of a mile. East and deals with his subject in a well Iodo's, bay a.m. (c.b.) Solkio.(aged) 147ba

Satsuma's brown sm. Ojoama (4yrs.) 185lbs 2 informed as well na in a pleasing literary Spling's bay mm. Fourree (dyrs.) 1371hs.... manner. As its till implies, the work is som THE FIRST GRIETIS BACE-For Australian posed mainly of sketches illustrative of the subscription horses of Autumn 1901; weight methods, character, and capabilities (or rather for age. Three-quarters of a mile. incapabilities) of the Chinese soldier, it alsodo's bay am. Tenriu (6yrs.) 140lbs.

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Fend's brown a.m. I Comteren (6 yrs.) 140lbs 2 Hague bayam, The Orbit (aged) 140lbs

THE SECOND GRIFFIN RACE--For Austra linn subscription horses of Antami 101; weight for age. Five furlongs. Yoda's hay nm. Tenriu (6 yrs.) 140iba Fabien brown ag. Tasmanian (eged) Starlight's bay ag. Bucephalus (byrs.) 140lbs 3 THE ALL-AGED STAKES. For all horses; weight for age, country breds and Australian absorption horses of 1899/1901 that have not won more than five races, allowed 7 lbs. One

contains a most interesting account of sh in terview which Mr. Chaningham had with Hung.chang at Canton and an excellent de scription of the mege of Manila. In depicting the Chinese soldier the author does not strive for the attamment of elaborate military statis11601b#! tical comparison. While imparting much in formation of interest, to the Service man writes for the general reader frat of all, treating his subject with a lightness of touch and in variety of aspects extremely refreshing

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GRAND STAKES.For sountry breds and Australian subscription horses 1898/1901, that have not won more than five races at date of entry: weight for age; winners at date of entry alta extra, of two or more races. 7lbs,

half. extre One mile and a

chen. a.m. The Coronet (late Tobuj (aged 1471b, May Schers's hay am. Brushilde (5 yrs.)

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Mr. Canningham's personal experiences as Avis bay g. Hawach (sged) 140lbs Russin' bay a.m. Mira (sged) 140lbs journalist and ps war correspondent in the spot (Two starters ont of nine entered.) recant military operations in the Far East THE CRITERION STAKES. For China provide an ample supply of incident and adven ponies weight as per scale. Three-quarters ture for the groundwork of the sketches, while of a mile. enabling him to speak from przelical Hargo brown Sunrise (late Pluto) 1501s 1 knowledge oúnserning the value of the Chiuse Tylerleigh's skewbald Standard Rose 150lbe

AURUS roy Mogel (late Emerald) 150lba 5

author *binvő.... es, a fighting force. approves the statement that, in attacking the Chinese, the safest people are in the firing line; and gives many instances which go to support this vion. The tactics of the Chinese brave" are, he remarks, simplicity iteoff to shoot and then run away When supported he is worthy of his name and will fight well in long he is convinced that his opponente are not getting too near. The recent operations a

and Peking revealed the brave" as a Ighter; but lack of true figating spirit, due to want of competent guidance, confidence, and control caused the principle of self-preservation to assert itself. When it comes to foreign-drilled Chinese troops, howover, Mr. Conningham adds his testimony to that of other Eastern observer's who have desired that a Chinaman, will treated, well drilled, and well led, makes a good soldier. One cannot help saying a fervent Amen! to his

Taku,

sigh of relief in that the existing misgoren

ment renders de extensive system of Toreign-

menace to the rest of the world.

B. Runge's hayag. Illis ( yrs) 45lbs.

THE FLEMINGTON CEF-Fex Australian subscription horses of Autumn 1901, weight for age; winners at the meeting 5lbs, extra- Ons mile and a quarter. Cherry a bey am. Broion Bass (6 yrs.) 140ibs Decimns bays. Merry Thought (8 yes) Russia & bay am. Amoor (4 yrs.) 130lbs

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.... 3 THE MONGOLIAN PLATE-For subscription Chins ponies of 1901; weight as per scale; winners in Japan at date of entry lbs oxtra, of more than one race 7b extra. Three-quarters of a mile. May-Beher's dua Mar- Willem, 150lbs....... Bussia's bay Qurod, 160lbs

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This was all the business.

Lient Col. HyGuzs seconded, and the motion was carried.

MORTALITY OF THE, COLONY. The mortality statistics for the Colony for the weak ended 26th October ehow a total of 25 deaths per 1,000, against 278 in the previous wook and all in the corresponding week of last year.

NEW DISEASE IN THE COLOST.

health statistics, I may mention for the in- The PRESIDENT-In connection with these

quarantine.

Read reply, dated 4th Nov., stating that H. E. the Governor would have pleasure in forwarding the suggestion to the Secretary of Stato for the Colonies.

THE MERCHANT SHIPPING AMENDMENT

ORDINANCE,

The CHAIRMAN asked what had been done in connection with the amendment in No. 16 of the Quarantine Régulatious in the above Bill which had been rejected by the Government in Conefl

Mr. POATE said that a petition to the Seure-

THE BANKEUPTCY LAW,

The SECRETARY stated that, in conformity with the views expressed at the hat meeting, a letter was despatched, on the 24th October, to the Government, concurring in certain proposals made by the legal adviser of the Board of Trade for making clearer the law relating to bank- ruptcy in this Colony.

THE KING'S BIRTHDAY.

1formation of the public the prevalence of autary of State for the Collar was being drawn infections disease in the Colony which has been Pp and signed by the Shipping Firms, and it but rarely met with here; I am referring to would be sent in to the Chamber for transmis- dongue. The reason for my drawing attention sien to the Government. to This is that the disease is very infections, and it is advisable, on its occurring in a house. hold, for the patient suffering to be isolated, Mile and a

if possible. I would suggest that in the case of any member of a household becoming infect ed a radical attendant should be called in as early as possible. This disease is not dangerous; there is practically no mortality from it. The mortality, I think, is about 01 per cent. But it is very intentious, and causes considerable inconvenience from its infectious nature. It com meuces very much in the same way as ordinary maleria with fever and marked redness of the face and neck. The fever usually lasts for two or three days, and after an intermission La few days there is a slight return of the fever with a well marked papalar eruption. It is accompanied by pains in the facts to allay generally. mention these any alarm. I have heard several people in the Colony talking about this so-called unknown disease, which is well known to medical men.

Robinson's brown a.g. Tasmanian... 1 THE MIXED CONSOLATION.-Weight for

Une mile, age Bateania's brown a.. Ojok, no (Hyrs.) Cherry's bay .g. Oimatsu (6yrs) Robs... May Scherz's bay am. File Jets (Gynd.)`'

140lbs

1301ba

THE CHINA BOLACH-Weight as per scals Que mile. Pond's ches. Iroha, 1471be

7 dead Tytherleigh's black Aberdeen, 150lbs heat.

THE GRIPPIN CONSOLATION-Weight for age. Three-quarters of a mile. Starlight's hays.g. Bucephalus (6 yra.) 140lbs 1 Hngo's black a.g. The Orator (6 yrs) 1101b2tio of the Board, the occurrence of two cases Decimus' bay a.. Merry Thought (0 yrs.)

140lba

POLICE COURT. Thursday, 14th November.

BEFORE MR. F. A. HAZELAND, POLICE MAGISTRATE

OUTBREAK OF POORAND-MOUTH DISEASE. Dr. CLARK-I beg to report, for the informa

of foot-and-mouth disease in a shed at the Woagneichsong Dairy Farm. The shed is an open one containing thirteen sows and thrus calves. Six of the cows are buffalo calves, six are Australian, and one is a half-bred. There are ten cows in another abed some twenty yarde distant, and all of them are af present healthy. In a third shed is buffalo-cow dying of matritis following calving. There are also a number of ponies on this farm, but as these animals rarely, if ever, contract AŃ ARMED GOLDMINER,

foot-and-mouth disease, I think no action need Wong Ngan is a goldminer, and, like the be taken in respect of them. The Board should goldminer of the good old days who carried a declare the shed in which are the two dizeused popgun" and shot on sight any man who bad animals as infected, and prohibit the wing of incurred his wrath, he armed himself with a milk froto this shed. Two watchmen must be conple of revolvers and twenty-eight mmads of posted at the gate of prevent the removal of mannition. The police got to hear of the infected matter from the abod. The disease in fact, an arrested the warlike Wong Ngan. net often fatal, and runs its course naually in The Magistrate ordered the confiscation of the about three weeks. The hoonses of this dairy is weapons, and the goldminer will now hare to Mr. Lo Mun. Action must be taken at once to conut himself to the use of the more peaceful prevent the disease spreading, and I beg to move instruments of his profession.

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A letter having been received from the Government on the 4th November, conveying suggestion fra H. B. the Governor that Monday, the 11th, would perhaps be more suitable for a public holiday than Saturday, the A SITUATION for any Claes of Work.

Speaks well the Russian Language, 9th inst, which was mail day, a reply was sent

Apply to- concurring in the proposal.

THE SUPPRESSION OF ANARCHISM. Read circular letter from the Pittsburg (U.S.) Chamber of Commerce enclosing copy of resolutions passed by that body in favour of enacting laws for the suppression of anarchy in the United States, and for punishing sessing like the murderer of President MoKinlay.

The CHAIRMAN said this was a matter that, fortunately, did not affect them. They had no anarchists in Hongkong.

PROPOSED EXHIBITION AT CORK. Read letter from the Colonial Secretary, for- warding copy of despatch from the Secretary of Stale for the Colonies, covering letter addressed to Colonial Office by the Secretary of the Department of Agriculture for Ireland asking if the Colonies would participate in an Indus trial Exhibition to be opened at Cork in May, 1902, E. the Governor desired to have the views of the Committee on the subject.

It was decided to reply to the effect that the Comml.tee approved the proposal, and suggested that the Government should take the matter ap as was done successfully on the occasion of the Colonial and Indian Exhibition.

This was all the business of general interest.

FOOCHOW,

Fooshow, 9th November. Owing to the sad loss which the community that the shed in question be declared infected has just sustained in the death of Mrs. C. to be given with fout-and-mouth disease and that the Board Skerrett Rogers, the At Home"

BEFORE ME, J. H. KEMP. ACTING POLICE prohibit the using of milk from the infected by H.B.M. Consul and Mrs. O'Brien-Butler

MAGISTRATE.

BOLDIER POLICEMAN.

One of the Welch Fusiliers pleaded guilty to three charges (1) behaving in a disorderly manner whilst drunk, (2) assaulting, Lance- Bergeant Abbley in the execution of his duty, and (3) behaving in a disorderly manner in the charge-room at the Central Polios Station

He was fined in all $20 or one mouth's in- prisonment. The fine was paid..

hed, and obtain the permission of the Govora- ment to at once engage two watchmen to prevent the removal of infected watter from the shed.

The PRESIDENT Souded, and the motion was carried

This was all the business.

EXPORT CARGO.

Per P. & O. steamer Formosa, sailed on the Apropos of the presses in London a few 5th October. For London opt. Manchester: weeks ago of several black Bishops, the following 100 bales waste silk, 50 balas punjam silk. For Ir thes, Arauami, 1891b3 amusing story is told certain gentleman in London opt. Glasgow-250 cake preserves

this afternoon, on the occasion of the King's birthday, will not take place.

The performanse of Liberty Hall, which was

"R" Care of Daily Press Office,

2889 Hongkong, 13th November, 1901,

WANTED.

DOREMAN (CHINESE) Wanted, to look.

after Building Work generally. Must be able to Speak and Write English.

Apply OFFICER IN CHARGE OF WORKS H.M. Naval Yard, Hongkong

Hongkong, 9th November, 1901.

SITUATION WANTED.

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DVERTISER having had over Five Years Experience in Importing and Shipping in Chins, desires Situation.

Addross-

C. E. W Care of Daily Free Office.

[2001 Hongkong, 14th Noveraber, 1901.

RUINART PERE & FILS. REIMS

Established 1719. CHAMPAGNE GROWERS AND SHIPPERE.

Ship only the Finest Quality Exten Dry (Green Seal).

LAUTS WEGENER & CO.,

Sole Agents.

Hongkong, 17th May, 1385.

ARBOLINEUM-AVENARIUS ---

to take place at the Theatre on the 15th instant,OLINE UPLA TWENTY YEARS.

is postponed,

There was only a very small attendance on the Course to watch the training this morning

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Throughly reliable preservative for Wood

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and the spirits of those who were present were and Stene against White Ants, Decay, Fangar visibly damped by the sad new which had Hot, and Dampras. reached the stand soon after daybreak, Mr. Bridge's stable was out first; Sane-de-tout accompanied by Sirius doing his mile in 2.21, Chicane covering the same distance in 2.26. Marquis and Melaga. both galloped mile separately in 1.46; and Mr. Min's griffin mile

NOTICE.

in 1:48. Captain Hope's pair of griffins wout THE Undersigned carry in Stock an

1 mile in 3.45, the dua, with his long stride,

line of CIGARS and

- THE SIDEST BRAKERA Sweepstake of vanvited several negro Bishops to dine with him, For Manchester-200 balas waste silk, 2 cases drilled military impossible, for, given such a 20 shoh with yen 250 added; for all horses; but when the time came for dinner none of fless silk. For Glasgow:-6 cares woodware, proving the better pony. Mr. Kiachtar's pair CIGARETTES from the "GERMINAL" the guests appeared. After waiting several London:-3,835 boxes tea, 1,207 cases did their mile in 2.34. Mr. Brittam's grilus FACTORY of Manila, for which they are system, Chins might well, as he remarks, prove FORTABLE SUSTENANCE. For travellers, minatos, be questioned kis bailor as to the miss-preserves, 100 rolls matting, 50 casks preserves, galloped 14 mile separately and alone-Fegasus Sole Agents in Hongkong Prices moderate

miners, and soldiers no food is as purtable w ZEMCO, the genuine Liebig Company's Ex-g guests, mentioning that they were black 86 bales cines, 49 cases Chinaware, 14 cases accomplishing it in 3.14 and the other in 3.18. Stock of specially selected quality. A tris The Wolhaiwel reminiscences of the loc The product of 18,000 balloons was clergyman." Law, sir," said the butler, I merchandise, 18 cases woodware; 4 casts feather, Mr. Dorset's grifu Sobraon went 14 mile in solicited. Special Terms to Experters. ars highly instructive, and some of them.

applied to the forces in South Africa, LEMCO wish you had told me that before. Why, I've 3 cases lair, 5 cases pirate effects, 1 case 3.03, Knightly having chipped in for the last.

Laem tarning away negro minstrels this last silverware, 7 pkgs, ones, 1 case cigars from mile. amusing as well. The chapter on A Chinese the most concentrated form of Mest known.

Menila, 1821 half-hour !" Crom Hospital" is a striking commentary

author

In view of the near commencement of the

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