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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS. SATURDAY, JANUARY 30ru, 1904

same way, and, if the mediation were to be i broken off at length through Russia's fault, to force her to accept their decision? They

WATSON & CO., could not do so, and a failure of negotiations

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the present we do not believe that this is the necessary end of a Russo-Japanese war, loudly as some critics proclaim it. Japan is in a very favourable position just now. It is of to use to talk about Kussin's millicus of meu, as if all they have to do is to walk into Tokyo. The decisive blows must be etrack on the sea. In the course of an article in the North-China Daily News early in this week, the situation was summed up Our contemporary sketched

WHISKY.very justly,

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The Loudon Gazette annonnoos that the King TELEGRAMS.

har boon pleased to approve of Mr. Friedr.oh Krüger as Consul of Germany at Hongkong

The London correspoutkut of the Indian Daily Telegraph, cabling on the 8th instant. stated that the Russo-Japante crisis had eclipsed the fiscal d'scussion in England.

The following details, condrming a special telegram from Londen published by us imat wintb, will be of interest :-Ou Tai-tchang. the

REUTER'S SERVICE.

JAPAN AND RUSSIA

LONDON, 27th Janaury. Advices from Tukyo, 27th instant, state that new Minister to Austria-Hung vy. has been the Governmout hus intimated to the Russian recalled by his Government, is sucesor has Minister that au early response is desired to the breu nominated, though his meme has not yet last Note. It seems likely that Japan will act been suursunced. Ou Tai-tching was the Brot decisively in a few days; though many havo Minister accredited solely to the Austro-hitherto abjeewd to Japan taking the initiative, Hungarian Court, and is regarded as a very

THE NORTHERN CRISIS.

The Kobe Chronicle of the 21st inst. bas a scathing article on the way in which the censorship is being exercised over, Press tele

SPORTING NOTES.

The Japanese papers state that at a recent

The ràturn match between the R.K.C.C. and meeting of the bankersconvened by the Miniator the garrison takes place on the Cricket Grand of Fluance at his official residence to discuss the at on to-day. The first game this sunson was financial boating of a war with Russia, the played on the 14th November, when, after all Minister er'imuted that a war would cost Japan prospects were doomed in favour of the Club, bat less tunes four hundred million yen (nhont the Garrison, thanks to execrable fisiding on | £10,000 000). It appears that arrangements the part of the'r opponents, ran up a score of have been made for the prompt issue of 178 Capt. Radcliffe 74. Liut. Smith 29, Lent. Exchequer bouds to the amount of 100,000,000 Hodgson 20) and gət nine Club wisketa dowa yen, should the docssion require it, and tho for 141. Thou came the sensational stand be- .

In band the features of the present season. opinion is expressed that the Banks of the teen Mast and Lowe, which stands out strid

and more without difficulty.

light both batsmen hit the military bowlers all Empire are in a position to supply that sum

over the field, brought thy scores level, and west on until 191 was richad, when Lowa was caught and bowket. Must carriol his bat

censur. objects to in message bo deletes,

can look for no such excitement to-day, but the and the message is then forwarded to its gaus should be worth seeing. The Garrison destination in its emasculated form, with assi ost of the XI. who so early prov. 1 out any intimation of the mutilation being sesalut in November, and of the other five some are almost now to the Colony. I should Fress messages are now forwarded from Japan mention, by the way, that I was in error de gir n to the asader. It may be explained that an the "receiver-to-pay" system, and though saying that Corporal isvadford, A.0.0.. loft the receiver world, of course, be charged only for on the Pitward. He is still horn to take the putuber of words ho receives, it is cou-winkels. The HK.0.0, sido to-day ja decided- ocivable that if the sander were informed that by an experimental one, though it con- the sensor hed deleted essential portions of his taissa Lt of all-round strength. message, bo would, in the majority of cases, decide that the balance of ho message was not worth this cost of transmission.

the probable plan-uf Japan's campaign, capable diplomatist. It is als reported from the majority would now welcome,uu ultimatum, gramus in Japan. It appears that whatever the for 43 and was chaired int the pavilion. Wo

| 'saying: —” Höstilities will be opened by

The Rasstan naval **nastal mugag mens. "force is at the present moment în Ehree "sections, the largest ré Port Arthur, one "at Vladivostock, white tur third is now its **way from Su, p creded by the two new Fayoum BL ND Japanese cruisers. fpm Gemua,

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"in the centre between these three wee We learnt a few days ago that The Vladivostor; section of the Rossion **dert started out to join the main body a Port Arthur. Hut had to return 4 brause, owing to the ie, it would not

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Berlin that the Clines Minister there has also

been recalled. These changes are believed? ta be of a personal character, conseted with the appointment of Prince Ching us successor to the tale Yung L, and to be withont spreist political significance.

Router's Agency at Puking wires that China or, if necessary, a declaration of war.

bus invited the support of the Powers to attempt to liate between Japan and Russia. The Times correspondent at Peking confirms this, France is willing to use her good offices to ogdestour to arrangs a modus eisendt with the assistangs of England and Asserica. In reply to Priner Ching's communication, the British The Sultan is accompanied by iris mother-in-la and a large suite. He was taking all is and American Ministers, acting in agreement, farailers to Europe with him, and had on budine explaited the difficulties of mediating at ths presoal jnnsturo. Prince Ching admits that the suggestion to invite the meliation of the Powers emanated from the Russian Minis-

The Fultan of Jobe « arrived in Colombo 01 the MM. Sabazie on the 8th inst, and con- tuned his journey use the see afternoon,

* 39 hors-pamer French motor-rar, on which he intended to travel through Fraces from Marseilles. After a Lour throng, that country. be will go straight to Englead and afterwards

FREEAR'S FRIVOLITIES."

On the football fold th Rugby game bat weou the Club and H.M≈. Albion will be the chief event, As the former's three-quarter fins is qaite problematical (the departure of Barnes "Freear's Frivolition," it is perhaps tuner.sbeing severely felt), it looks as if the nasal mon tobe savel. But, of course, Menara "S. O. Elsa" the Theatre Royal to-night and Monday, under and A. N. Other" may surprise their enn.

make more than four knots. The real trafrel through. Norway. The Sultan is about tor; the objɛet of the move evidently being to sary to remind our readers, will be on view at will have to be beaten forward if the watch is

* reason for its rotaru was that. Hin Japanese “standing squadron was waiting for it in "the Coreat Straits. The naval engage inent that we are awaiting will come looni Japan's determination we to allow the Vladivostock squadron or the squadron Ahe following are also crcommended, and “that is coming from Europe to join the are of fine qudity:

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to sell a large number of his race-harsas, pre⠀ paratory, it is rungured, to breaking up his | establishment altogether. It is indeed stated- on what authority is not coclain, that the Salten is in negotiation with the British Government. with a view to plasing his dominious weder their control; rasiring in their sto il a larg annuity. He has sold his okl yasit aut recently purchased a new tamsand-tones. The Sultan as a country cast in England, where he may settle down,

“main body of the Russian i at Port "Arthur." It is still-the progress of the cruisers Nisshi and Kosnya, which should now be between Colombo und Singapore,"

The following was the passage in the Germun Kaiser's speed at a banga-t in Hanover lust which must detersine Japan's decision as to the fire beyond which further waiting is wonth which pave such offenes in Euglaud (→ unprofitable. This is at, of course, bonuse With arty thanks I raise my glass (and I | of any enormous value attached to the new Lope that all of you will follow my example) in warships, but that when they are in fonchoutemplation of the past to the health of the Gernian Legion, fu memory of ita incompar be with the rest of the feel, the Japanese Navy deeds, which, in conjunction with Blucher and will be at its strongest possible, and ready the Prussians, rescued the English Aray from A. S. WATSON & CO. to strike a blow in any of three directions, destruction at Waterloo, to the past of 1866, Russia's Mediterranean squadron will be still when noble, brave, and andaunted, the untar. coming out slowly, hnuspered by the duty inked shield of Hanoverian honour was bekl high and bright; to the past of 1870, to tho of conveying the torpedo-boats, and in theboro of Reaune la Rolande, whis, alas! is no event of a declaration of war must be cut longer among us; to the present, which is off entirely by want of coal. The Northern kore assembled, and which I hore great froma fleet will still be divided in two icetious, and my heart; nad to the future, which is pledged the control of the China Sea must be in the thres regiments, and which I hope Japan's, unless she meets with some great may be as briliant sud as bright pure, and naval disaster. Even in event of the dis-I act the regiments. The German Legion and ablement of any Japanèse warships she has its traditions. Hurrah! Hurrah! Hurrah!** abundance of docks and harbours to fall back on, whereas Russia will be in a very different cuse. In fact, only au absolutely overwhelming victory could roseue Russia We are bidden to frora impotence. Ir is now clear tinut the present relations

look at her enormous urules. These between Japan and Russia tousi come to an

wo suppose, will pour into Ceren and The news is cun- end in a few days” time. firmed from Japan that Kassia has been maintain themselves by means of the Manchurian railway aul the good-will

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The Daily Press.

Hongkong Offic/?14, DeVerx ROAD S. LONDON ÜFFIER: 131, FLEET STREET, EC.

HONGKONG, 6 JANUARY, 1904

beautiful as the past. That is the task which

The Loudon Globe gives the following account of the negotiations for the por

impress the Chinese in favour of Russia,

WHITAKER WRIGHT'S SUICIDE.

LONDON, 27th January.

the late Whi A post-mortom inquest on taker Wright disclosed that death caused by prussic acid.

was

[Our correspondent gives the poison as eyanide of potassiom-ED. U.P.]

the patrounge of . E. the Acting Governor and the residents of Hongkong. Mr. Freear Quos gave his entertainent before the sultan of Turkey, and it wilno doubt be of interest to hear what wereilu impresions of artist and Sultan respectively. Mr. Freear of course can only speak for himself, but ho has a medal to show as a testimony of the Saltun's impressions. A repentatiro of the Daily Prema naw Mr. Fremar yesterday, and in course of conversation the subject of Turkey-doubtlessi inspired by recent news from the Balkans--was discussed.

rules. Tursing to the Association game, tho Cressy and R. E. teams should ment to day, the last day for the first round of the Shidd, but the Gressy is still up north. It has not yet been lec ded whether to extend the sto se na to allow the Cressy to play. Otherwis: the draw. For the second round will be as follows:-Albion 27. Tamar. Leviathan v. R.A., H.K.C.C. Ocean, Sherwooil Forestois v. R.E., the first- cuse having choice named club'in, ench of grand.

This week's hoekoy has been interesting. On Monday the Club loss to the Occt (0-2); on Wednesday the 3rd Burmas bait the A Bulgarian band of 100 men has crossed.proachable. I had read in an English periodi Ocean (-2), white tho Club was defeated by the the frontier near Palauks and, after exchangingcal that any antertainment that visited Con-Albion (1-2); on Thursday the Vengeance beat stantinopla always received a command to ap the Bird Burmas (1-0); yesterday the Cisb It isn't trus. I had lost to the 33rd Bermas (0-1). The Club Leats has pear before the enltan. quite ou experienes in getting before bim; it been much warkened lately, Barnes going to would take too long to say how I managed it, Indic, and Chater, Hooper, and Daries being on

TURKEY AND BULGARIA.

Lobos, 27th Jannery.

shots with the Turkish outposts, rotiral.

The 1th Army Corps at Erzerum is hastily mobilising,

U.SS. "ZAFIRO" SAFE AT CHEMULPO.

How I got my madal anakes quite a story," Mr. Frecar said, when asked in reference to the decoration. The Sultan of Turkey is unap

but I dil. I had to dress in black and wear a fea. I didn't know the etiquette of the latter, and naturally when I went futo the imperial presanes took it off-go, that is hardly correct, for before I got it off several made a rush for The fez most

The wife of Capt. Whitton, of the U.S. truus- port Pofico, which has been missing since shemo and I pushed it on again, left Manila on the 29th ult, bound for Corsa with U.S. marines on board, received a telegram in Hongkong yosterday morning announcing that the versel has reached Chemulpo safely.

er must anyone sit or luugh, and I had to pre- not be remored in the Sultan's prosence; neith-

CRICKET.

H.K.C C. 1. THE GARRISON,

The following will play in the watch H.K.C.C. v. the Garrison to-day, commencing et 11.30 a.m. :——

sent my ontainment before the most rigid and andemonstrative audience ever any-per-

former appeared before,

"Of course I got no applause, as that would not be permitted. His private theatre is a drost, a bed of gold studded from floor to roof with rows of electric lights; the dome is the dark blue sky, with electric lights in the shape of a half moon and stars. There are no seats and the grand piano stands in the body of the theatre, the audience baving to stand under the Bancock. Capt. G. N. A. Harris, R.M.A., circles. The ladies of the latem are bobind Surgeon R. K. Horley, R.S., F. L. Horay,Tardors' (transparant curtains) so that they Sorcombe Smith, W, C. D. Turner, and Lieut.

H.K.C.C.-A. O. Brawn, H. Hancock, R.

the sick-list.

Ten entries have been recoived for the Hokey Cap. The following in the draw

114th Mahratias H.M.S. Vengeance i

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98rd Barmas (II) byc, 110th Mahrattas 93rd Burmus (1) B.K. Hookey Club. H.M.S. Albion H.M.S. Ocean H.M.B. Leviathan. Į H.M.S. Centurion 3

The first round is to be finished on or before

the 10th February, the second on or buforo the 22nd February.

A ladies' race for a prize presented by Rear- Admiral and Mrs. Robinson, and Staff-Sorgeou Parker, will be sailed by the Royal Hongkong. Yacht Club to-day, there being no Club race.

The course will be from the Kowloon Polics

asked for an.orly response to the late Nove of China, as far as provisions are concerned. For the same reason Japan likewise declined to/R.N., P. T. Lauable, H. A. B. Pouzouby, T. may not be seen. His Majesty sat in the centre Fier, around the Chantil Rocks, and home. Tho

REUTER adds to this addressed to her. information the repark that it seems likely that Japan will act decisively in a few days (ie., from the 27th instant,and that, though

many have hitherto objected to Japan taking the initiative, the majority would now welewear ultimatum or, if necessary

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But it cannot be argued that they can transport themselves into Japau without the

Vivian, R.N.

When the Consti of the two Chilian Battleships a being strictly authentis. tucion and Libertad first came into th⚫ open market the British Government declined for various reasons, notably on acecast of their acquisition interfering with the Admiralty's shipbuilding programare, to purchase there. buy them. The progress of events in the Far Eust, however, canand the latter Gosarn- mont to reconsider their decision, sud negotia

The We still think that tious for their purchase were begun. the best guarantee of peace is Russia's Japanese Government, however, did not ability to go to war at the present moment show sufficient re diness to bring the bargain Therefore Japan is well advised in doing as a conclusion, and stipulated that the she is stated to be doing, that is, pressing payout for the ships should be made in

instalments covering a considerable period of A. N. Other. It is not because time. While these negotiations were procced. she lightly faces a war which she estimates ing the Russian Government suddenly wando a will lost her £40,000,000--this is the figure firm offer for the ships, amounting to £1,809,900, the Happy Valley, when the following willing whether I was to get away alive, n Pasha at which her Finance Minister arrives-but to bá paid in cash within 24 hours. because she knows that, if war must come, secasion

command of the sea.

for an immediate answer.

the only war out of which she com hope to come well is a war to-daş,

The Garrison.-Corporal Bradford, A.0.0., Lient. Chesney, R.A., Major Chichester, D.A.A.G., Lieut. Cooper, R.E. Cap. Davies, 4.0.0, Lieut. Dobbyn, RG.A, Lient. Heath 110th Mahrattus, Liout. Hodgson, S.F., Capt' Kirkpatrick, I.G. 4., Lieut. Pledge, F., and

LEAGUE MATCHES.

The Parses C.C. will entertain the R.E.

The play for the bome team —

At this was extremely critical.

psychological moment our Government acted with statesmanlike decision and promptitude, aud to the intense relief of Japan, they wers Mrs. May will present the prizes at B-lilios immediately acquired for the British Navy at

the price of £1,875,000, - Public School to-day at 11 am.

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A China New Year falls on the 16th of next

mouth it is probable that the Criminal Sessions will be postponed from the 18th till a later date.

This, we suppose, a doclaration of war. refers to pinion in Japan, not in Europe; for it is very unlikely thin opinion in Europe has changed suddenly the now it would welcome the outbreak of war. Continental European pathy, it is true, bus veered round slightly in favour of Japan owing to the honesty of her attitude compared with that of Russia. But still none of the Powers on the Con- tinent desire to see war. It is unnecessary to add that Britain does not either, but in Britain it would be equally unwelcome to see Japan diplomatically woisted. The in-

The Hongkong Ride Association competition sincere attempt of that contemptible Russian to-day will be for Spoons, commencing at 2.30 tool Prince Cunna is only interesting as Fr. Raages, 200, 500, and 800 yards. Soven showing that he is as much under the shots and a sighter at each runge.

The thumb of the Muscovite as ever.

The election of the Kulangsu Municipal British and United States Ministers appear Council, Amoy, took place at the Amoy Club to have treated him very politely, while Theatre yesterday afternoon. The following getting him to admit that the suggestion rato-payers offered themselves for election as put forward by him to invite the mediation councillors for the year 1904-Medre. 8. N. of the Posers between Japan and Russia Akatna, J. J; Daone, B. Hempel, the Rev. J. emanated from the Minister of the latter Macgowan, F. B. Marshall, and W. H. Wallace. According to a Canton despateb, quoted by country, at Peking. since we learnt that Japan hul informed the NC. Daily News, H.E. Slam sent in his the London, Washington, and Borlia Gore.resignation to the Throne recently on the ments that mediation would not be nerep-ground of chronic ill-health. The request was table to her. This being the case, it is refused and HE. has been given another month's respite from work, after which he is too late in the day for Prince Cursa to expected to leave Canton for Kwangs to crush appear on the scene in the charactor of the rebellion in earnest. sonite deve ez machina. We cannot but hold that Japan is right in refusing at this time to listen to talk about mediation. Russia's policy having been all through one of procrastination for the purpose of strengthening her position, could the medi- of the King's Africas Rifles. Our London ating Powers guarantee that she would not correspondent announced these casosities at the use the time spent in negotiations in the time,

It is a week ago now

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The two oficere killed in General Egerton's frat serious engagement in Somaliland are Liontenant C. H. Bowden-Smith, of the 1st Hampshire Regiment, and Lieutenant T. R. Welland, the medical officor of the 6th Battalion

By kind permission of Major Radcliff and officers, the baud of the 93rd Burma Infantry will play at the Hongkong Hotel from 8 to 9.30 p.m. to-night. The programme is as fol- low:--

R. E. Cooper (Capt.), J. A. Chinoy, J. D Narin, J. M. Master, N. Bajonjoe, J. N. Mehta, H. C. Golls, B. K. Mehta, M. D. Vaais, D. Captain, and C. B. Möwrabwolle.

start takes place at 2.30 p.m.

box. He was visible with the Grand Vizier

A four-oared V.R.C. scratch race takes place. and secretaries, who are known by aumiers ranging from one to some forty or more. His to-day, starting at 2,30p.m.; the secretary's launch Majesty's band, which stands also under the leasing Blake Pior at 150 p.m. Nothing with circle, plays whenever they feel like it, and I regard to the V.R.C, will be seen in the Happy would sometimes have to wait until they got Valley to-day. A smaker comes off on the through before I could make an appearance. 6th of next month. The athletic sports are not Once or twice there was a little ripple of mirth, yet definitely fixed. If enough support is given

and instantly every back was turned so that the ruler might not know who had dared to be guilty of such irreverence.

"When all was over end I sat down, weader-

a gymnasium cluss, with an instructor, will be started.

I mentioned a short time ago that a Cup

presontod by Mr. T. C. Gray and bean put up for competition among the members of the Hongkong Club bowling team, Six of the

opproached me, saying I was to make haste and get dressed, as His Imperial Majesty had com- mandled that I be decorated with the meist eight compofed, and the rosult was as follows :---

dressed so quickly, although I am supposed of Fine Arts. I had no idea I could have to be a quick luge artist. However, I got The H.K.C.C. Reserves and R.A.M.C. also there on time, in fact, had to wait for the band meet in n League match to-day.

The following will represent the second XI of the Civil Service C.C. in their match against the second XI. of the Craigongower C.C. on the ground of the former, commencing at 2.15 p.m. sharp, to-day :--

Fitt Yarch...... "Die Kriegsgefangene

F. T. Robins (Cept.), F: Allen, A, Carler, Rossini Overture ..."Semiramide". Selection. The Grand Mugal

Audran W, Dabbs, G. King, D. McKenzie, A. Brown,

Hoby Intermezzo.." Eluryne"

W. Cooper, J. Hutchings, H. Knight, and W. Three Lit le Maids

...Rubons Selection Waltz......

"Whisper and I shall hear" Clothilde Parkinson.

Villen Dance,

Hungarian 1God Save the King.",

MENU. Hors D'Œuvres Cavinto and Olive Croutons. SOUP.

Potuge u la Reine.

FISTI,

ENTREES.

Baked Garonpon a la Norsade. Chicken a la Parisianne Fillet of Beef a la Bearnaise Macaroni Croquettes and Tomato Sanco.

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JOINTY.

Roast Sirloin of Beef and Horseradish Roast Pheasant and Bread Sauce Boiled Leg of Mutton and Turnips.

SALAD. Cauliflower. SWEETS.

Custard Pudding Baked Chestnut Vanilla foe Cream and Finger Cakos. Apricot Tart Tipey Cake. DISSEKT.

Fruit Colloe.

FOOTBALL.

This afteravou, in the Happy Valley, the Hongkong Football Club will play H.M.S. Albion under Rugby rules. Kick-off at 4 p.m. The Club will piny in stripes. The following

will play for the Club:-

Lient. S. B. Macdonald, fall back; W. R. Robertson, 8. O. Else, A. N. Other, and R. A Whitemore, three-quarters; J. P. Jordan and A. B. de Ventle, halves; E. P. Hallifar, Tient. Strover, H. E. Rowley, Lient. Hichards, Lieut. Rogers, C. H. K, Newman, W. A. Crako, and H. T. Churd, forwards,

PARCELS POST BETWEEN HONG- KONG AND MANILA.

A parcels post convention having just been signed, Hongkong will at last be able to send parcals to Manils direct instead of via Europe and Son Francisco.

to stop, when I was ushered into the Imperial presence and presented with the medal and A little rod satin bag containing my roward in gold and a box of H.I. Majesty's Turkish cigarettes."

CHURCH SERVICES.

9. JOHN'S CATHEDRAL 31st January Septuagesimu Sunday. Holy Communion (7.39 a.m.).

Mating (11a.m.). Fesponsos, Talis; Vonite, Macfarreu: Psalms, Woodward, Crotch, and Woodward; Te Deum. B. Smart in C, Benedictus, Goss in E; Anthem, "O give thanks unto the Lord," R. Smart Hymn, 489; Offertory Hymu, 29,

Evensong (5.45 p.m.): Responses, Tallis, Psalms, Turton, Turle, Pimbault, and Humphreys,; Moguificat, Trent A flat; Neue Dimittis, Wallace in E; Hymns, 83,170, and 429; Vesper Hymn, Ward (No. 1)

S. PETER'S CHURCH, Queen's Road West. Holy Communion, 7.30 a.. Matius (11 8.m.). Venito, Jones; Te Deum, Woodward; Bone dictus Troatbeok Hymns, 285, 412, 445,

and 443.

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2. D. H. Hiuda 3. J. Hooper

4. J. W. U. Bonnar... 6. C. P. Chatar ... 6. J. E. Lee

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A sceand eight is practising hard for a match German 2nd VIII, the match coming off soon. Probably after that the German Clab will again challenge the Club for the Shield.

I see that during the season the Shangbai Recreation Clab has played so far eleven foot- ball matches without a loss and with only one draw, 52 geals have been scored against 6. The Football Club has played 12 matches, winning 7 and losing 3.

On the fish inst. at Leicester, the Arst inter-

national Rugby match of the reason was playod, Wales meeting England. An exciting game resultel. At the interval the score England 2 tries-6 points; Wales, mit. In

Was --

second half England added two goals, whilst Wales scored three goals, the result being a draw. It is six years ago since England last defeated Wales at Hugby football, the victory baing won at the Rectory Field, Blackheath, by goal and three tries to a dropped geal and have accumulate thiresa goals (two from a try. In the subsequent matches the Welsh penalties) and seven tries to two goals and three Evensong (6.30 p.m.). Magnificat, Goss; Nuns Dimittis, Cretoh:Lries, or eighty-two points to nineteen. Hymas, 203, 415, 390, and 394,

It has transpired (as the penny-a-linop-in sù The Church launch Dayspring will call on ships carrying white crews to bring friends fond of saying) that the donor of the perpetusi ashore to the services, between 9.15 and 10.30 trophy, which is to be held by the winner of the a.m., and between 5.15 and 6 p.m. (Kowloon rubber in the Anglo-Australian test matches, is Police Pier 10.30 and 6); returning afterwards, the Lord Mayor of Melbourne, and that ibo The Answering Tennant, is the call flag. All trophy will take the form of a casket contain Visitors welcome. Books, &c., provided. Bunday of all the test matches. the sittings are free and unappropriated. ing a scroll, on which are inscribed the records School 10--10.45 a.m

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