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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, NOVEMBLR 8т¤, 1904.

A Chismaman vaned Wong Pin was removed | cuted. It has been so in some instances, but then, Chinese law and procedure is altogether from Ching Wan to the Yaumati Mortuary, supposed to have been murdered. A woman' responsible for that. Foreigners do not exe.

inforined the Police that she had seen a man cute anybody-even Chinese--without delibenting him. On making a post-mortem oxami

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TELEGRAMS.

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FASHIONABLE WEDDING. A quiet, wedding teak place at St. Joseph's Church yesterday afternoon, whon De Gregory, Paul Jordan and Mrs. Muriqui Josephine Ormsby

nation, however, Dr. MacFarlane, Medical SCENE IN THE FRENCH CHAMBER. Daly were united in the band of holy matri-

Officer of Health at Kowloon, found that t'e man's death was due to playne. This is the first case of plague reported from this vicinity. In our report of the orchestral concert by the Gorman naval band, we stated that it closed

LONDON, 5th November.

In a debite in the French Chamber on some ravalations, which showed that the Ministry for Wur had been spying on oflears by means of

silvor pot pourri : Mr. W. Taylor, silver mounted claret jag; apt. and Mrs. Milroy, silver- fruit spoons; Mr. and Mrs. Bismay, silver tea set ; Mr. ̈ and Mrs. Tilden, silver flower vases; Mr. and Mr. N. A. Siebs, gold-plated fruit spoons; Mr. and Mrs. Gea P. Lammert, carved black-wood

mony, The Rov. Father Kelly (who is an chair; Mr. James Rankin, silver lamp; Mr. uncle of the bride) conducted the ceremony,T. F. Hough, clook.; Mr. and Mrs. Abwet assisted by the Rav. Father Augustine. The Ranjan, silver box; Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Hazeland, silver flower-vases; Mr. and Mrs. Sir Paul Chater (who is an que'p of the J. A. Phimaier, flower bo wls in silver; Mr. church was prettily decorated for the occasion.

at large, and who, in some cases, enjoy the with the British national anthem. There were "perts frem Masonic Lodges, M. André de bridegroom) gave the ride away, while Mr. and Mrs. H. Crombio. fruit-dishes in silver; favour of those in high places. Again, the many Britishors in the audience, who may have clarai that clerical intolerance was still so A. G. Ward acted as best mai. Mr. B. Dunon-Mr. and Mrs, J. T. Douglas, silver bowl; Mr. taken it as a compliment; but as a patter of strong in the army that he was compelled to berr officiated on the organ, and as the happy and Mrs. A. S. Mibara, Ivory fan and silk doy- WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS. Canton editor alludes the fact that large fact the British national anthom is also the sort to exterual channels for information couple came out of the church the Misses loy: Dr. Forsyth, palent ruaors; Mr. and Mrs.

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indemnities have been paid.. This must be admitted; but, on the other hand, it must also be admitted that they were rather large murders. When our Chinese friends go in for slaughter, they prefer to do business wholesale. In this Shameen ease, the Americans are paying an indemnity; and there was no question of malice in the matter. Some sailors, apparently, got drusk; and while acting like drunken brutes, fatal accident happened. That is really all it amounts to, although there is no desire to deny the stern debt owing by those responsible sailers if they could be identified, It is wrong to describe it as a deliberate

Gorman national anthem. We have used it for about 160 years, the Guroans for about 110 years. They call it feit dir im Singerbrants" (Hail to thee in the circle of heroes),

A Foreign office report on the foreign trade of China in 1903 says it was disappointing, although this value of the total trade increased was a decrease of y por cent. Thero 27 per cent. in the quantity of plain cottons imported, and an increase in valud of imports, mainly due to larger purchases of Indian opiums. to meet shortage in native crop. The value of cotton yarn import was £3,814,820, foruding 52 per cent. of total cotton products

imported.

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Stella, Phoste, Iris and Diou May, and Masters Nigel and Bernard Atkinson and Manries and Gerald Shide. Kattered Bowers

erors their path.

regarding the political opinious of officers; M. Byverton hereupon rushed at M. André and battered his face with his fis's; M. André collapsed, streaming with blood, and a wild mole of the members of the Eight and Loft ensued. The sitting was suspended. M. Syva-the

was subsequently suspended, but refusing to budge ing was ramoved by the guarile. The Chamber approved of the Government.

MASONIC QUADRILLE CLUB,

The Masonic Quadrille Club kuid their first dance in the banqueting chapter of the

McLean Gibson, sweet dishes; Mr. and Mrs. Grace, silver dowor vases; Mr. H. Perey Smith," silver specimen vaso: Mr. and Mrs. Ä. H. M. da Silva, silver spoon; Mr. A. H. Skelton, and The bridal party, then botook themselves to Mrs S. A. Skelton, silvor frait dish; Mr. and residence of Sir Pauli Chater at Caio Mrs. Adam Gibson, silver photo frome; Mr. Road where the wedding breakfast was held. Bruco Shepherd, silver pene: Mr. and A most representativo gathering was present, Mrs. J B. Sayer, album; Mr. and Mrs. D. and the large dining room of Sir Paul Chater's H. Silas, silver card tray: Mr. Wei Ou, sver was not snficiently large to hold the guests, bowl Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Hodgins, set of lac who were gathered round sli the doors.

quered tables; Mr. and Mrs. Shelton Hooper, The Hon. F. H. May, in proposing the picture; Mr and Mrs. J. Hooper, silk en breil- tdust of the bridle and bridegroom, askeded tablo cloth, Mr. J. Urange, Chin-se puzzla

Ho to charge their glass 8,

Miss EUs, silver card tray: Mr. and Mrs fall presont

Pinckney, beuk; Mr. and Miss Swan, bridge-** renowned for their bounty box. A. Cluck, tex not; Mr. A. Howard. Indios were was an Irishman, and all knew that Irish

silver ened trays Mr. Mr. Alfred and goodness of heart, and they had oridence of

Herhort Rennie, curved blackwood chair: this before them.

Mr. Fung Wa Chan, Chinoso embroider- ed satin cost; Hen. De Ho Kai, set of silver- mounted finger bowls; Mr. and Mrs. E J. Jordan, clock: Mr and Mrs. Herbert Tom-" kins, voso; Mr and Mrs. Ha Tung, ilver flower stands, Mr. Armin Haupt, close vases; District Grund Lodge of Scottish Free-

mounted finger bowls; Mr. and Mrs. Fred. D. Goddard, silver bowl; Mr. and Mrs. E. Os borne, bronze lobster ornament; Mr. S. D Moonshoe, silver card tray: Mr. and Mrs. T. A. R.se, cushion.

unler, however. The further suggestion the subject of a spirited defence by Sir William Dancing commenced at nine o'clock, about tancially, was a man of the kindest heart, who

that on accunt of similar occurrences, in which foreigners were the complainants, large pieces of Chinese ferritory have been 320.00 peized, is absurd.

if the editors of our vertiacular continuporaries do not know why Chion, has had to yield

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That much abusel article, the appendix, was McEwen, at the Charing Cross Hospital. If all that lui put forward be true, the appendix. has been grossly aligned. Instead of the anornamental uselessness with which it has been

generally credited, it performs an important function in helping digestion, ud is, in fact, the home of a troglodyte microbe which wages

Masonic Hall, Zetland Stroot, hast evening. The arrangements carried out by Bro. Harry Wolta and the Committee, were very good. couples being present. Bras. J.J. Sibbit and W H. E. Sunith (treasureri carried out the duties of M. Cs, with erit. Bro. Jeukias (violin) and Mr. Fickling piano) supplied the music. Bro. Eagleton acted as Stewerd, presiding over the lies buffet. Other members of the committee

The bridegroom both professionally and had endeared himself to these present, and also to many who wore not present. It said Gane thing for tlw Me lical Officer's profa-sional skill that he (the speaker), who had a wife and four daughters present in excellent health, had just diet out on fourteen necessive or usions, nnd

foreigner, they are certainly not fit to the fecesst war against nudigested food. The present were Bres. A. P. Goodwin (sacretary still felt it for moro (langhter). He assured masonry, set of silver flower vases and siftor-

monktong public opinion in Canton. But they do know, probably, and it is no ure attaching ton much importance to their rahid" denunciatious, which have a much turn ancient incentive than this recent regrettable incident. Where we ought to protest, perinys, is in the cases of such Port required for immediate use should bioreign commentators as one who wrote from ordered to be decauted before being sent out. Cant to contemporary that" these episodes leave a sediment of ineradicable batred." That is not the way to put it. The hatted nlready there seems ineraticable, and such

real cause of appendicitis is our ignorance of the right maunor of rating,

Messrs. Walker, Lambe and Co.'s. Chinn Te Market Report states ---Public sales com- prise 1.063 hall-chest black leaf and 692 half- chest ved loaf. Moning sold at 483. per at nhout regent quofation, but Kingchows were withdrawn from 5¡d, to 70 per b. The private market has been less active, with only limited caters for all better quality teas. whathor Keomuns, Kingchows, or Panyongs. Little Jeaf tea is offering at or uuder 434. per .. but demand has rather slackened: Export has been most quiet. Scented capers are quiet, and good

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present case, the incileat has been made a peg on which to hang the rel rag of those bad feelings that seemingly spring eternal in the Chinese breast.

The English Mail of the 8th October was 131 delivered in Londou on the 5th inst.

An interesting article from our Hambarg

Paris letter has had to be held over.

W. B. Russ, Sammors and T. Swaby. Bro, Vaustone was responsible for the excellent con- dition of the floor.

CRICKET.

A telegram was received by Mc. A. R. Lowe, the Secretary of the Hongkong Cricket Clab, late yesterday afternoon, to the effect that the Shanghai Interport team is on board the P. and O. stemor Mandu, due on Wednesday, the 9th instant, at daylight, instead of by the as expoctet The hosts of the German mil members of the team are invited to mest their 'guests on board ship..

The Straits team will arrive by the Garman Mail on the 9th instant (King's birthday)

Professor Sir Robert K. Dongias lecturing on Christianity in China," said "The task of conveying the knowledge of Christianity to the Chinese had bem a long and dificult one. SUICIDE AT HONGHAM. taking then back to the sixth century." Tator, he said There could not ba, any donht that

Games L. G. Innfford, of the Chiness things were moving in the direction of know-Ravenna cruiser Lekin, committed suicide on ledge and incidentally of Christianity." These Frising nicht last in matshed at Hooghan two statements taken together on thing to whilst the vessel was in dock. When found by

After nearly fourteen hundred years of raission breast, but was still alivo. ary enterprise, there is à perceptibla movement towards, kacwledge, an incidental deviation towards Christiguity. Wonderful"!

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the happy couple that in this right little, tight little island. they would receive the heartiest of welcomes.

The toast was enthusiastically drunk, and cheers for the bride and bridegroom were loud and long.

Dr. Jordan, in responding on behalf of his wife and himself, said

I cannot hral words adeguately expressive of the warmth of my feelings to all who are gathered here to-day for the Hattering reception given to my wife and myself. We shall carry away a pleasant and lasting recollection of tho kindness extended to us.

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With regard to the proposer of the toast, I will not attempt to answer his speech. I can vily say that my relations with him, and with the rest of you, have been one of the greatest of joy and pride, and I have to thank you all for having so cordially reesived us here to-day, and I only ask pon now that the same friendship as you have extended to me in the post, you will still extend to my wife and myself.

On behalf of my wits and myself I have to thank you most cordially for the hearty welcome

ROYAL HONGKONG YACHT CLUB.

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CHAMPIONSHIP CL 88.

The day oponed bright and clear with a light.

went down the harbour, and died away as they breeze from the oust which freshened as the boats

came back.

The Elspeth got the best of the start, but theTM-~ others soon began to catch her up again, beating down to the Myer's Buoy. However, before any boat antilly passed her she was boldly taken by Mr. Rouse in a long tuck right over to the Channel Rock, where the wind was drawing more to the southward, and she soon established commanding load, rounding the Quarry Bay markhost at 1.45, four minutes ahead of the Aileen, who was second. From the markboat in Quarry Bay it was a reach to the Channel Rock, which was rouded in the order, Elspeth, Ahern, Diana. Vernon. Spinnakers were set

OxLYcommunications relating to the news columns correspondent will be found on page 5. Our thustrate the "conservatism" of the Chingrethe Police he had bullet wound in the left extended to us, for your kind congratulatio for the rai to Cnst Rock Buoy, and during the

uacrossed to The Epirou.

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MARIAGE.

At St. Joseph's Chapel, on Nov. 7, at 3 pm, by the Rev. Father It. holly uncle of the bride: sisted by Rev. Father Augn-time, GURGOET PAUL JORDAN, MD,, CM, CS, 40 MARION JOSEFRIST ORMBSY-DALY, daughter of the late Joseph Ormsby, of Dublin.

The Daily Press.

Plague has roured í s horrid head after quile a lengthy slumber. Within the past forty eight hours a Chinesa in the New Territory died of it. The city remains clear.

He declares his

Professor Jonks Eas reached San Francisco on his return from China. belief that in a vory short firs Chine will formally adopt the gold stawiyri.

Last week's return of communicable diseases shows one Chinese case of diphtheria, and three fatal Chiness cases of enteric fever. Two Europeans from Weihaiwei also had enteric.

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The trade between Birmah and Southern

A revolver was lying beside him, one of the abandees of which was discharged.

The degrast owed a considerable sum of money and had brou drinking heavily of late,

and also for your lovely presents.

run. Dime took second place. The happy couple then received the congrata-

The tide was sow beginning to flow, but still lations of all presont, and, taking advantageon account of the wind being more favourable on of a quiet moment, left the house, thus avoiding the north side, those that kept to that sits dia

Siam for the year enling March 31 shows thewed this is supposed to be the reason of his the shoirers of rice with which they would best, Mr. Ronse cailed the same esurse in the

large incercise of 279,54 per cont., principally in imports of cattle, elephants, and silk piece-goods, and in exports of jewellery and silver. This revival of trade is largely due to the tranquillity which has succnded the recent uurest in Northern Siam. The restoration of quiet revived teadé also with the latter country, the returns showing ay increase of 5041 per cent. Cattle and elephants are the principal items of increase Speaking of Christianity in Japan, the Rov

Terk timber, though showing a decrease in Herbert Moore last month announced that quantity, shows an increase in valuo of 11 per them had been most sor ous leakage-went over 1901-2, und of 45 per cent. over "estimated actedly at $2 per cent "--among th Protestant bodies,

The contraland case at the Supreme Beart

HOVORONG Ozeres : 14, DEVEUX ROAD Ol. LONDON OFFICE: 131, FLRET STREET, H.C.Festerday being a partiently interesting one

HONGKONG, NOVEMBER STH, 1904.

Now that the native Press of Cantou is

to argumen 1.

Mr. Collior, Attorney-General of Singapore: and the French Consul hore were invited to sit. in-Court next to His Lordship.

Return of visitors to the City Hall Library and Museum for the week ending the 6th No. vember, 1904, were 237 non-Chinese and Chinese to the former, and 112 nou-Chinese and 1,774 Chinose to the latter institution.

1902-8, due to the partial closing of the Siamese forests nul a growing demand.

Sonth

fuond what were

Bomaltting suicide.

LAND SALE.

A piece of Crown laud at Kowloon Tong, New Kowloon,

auctioned at the

was

Public Works Department offices yester day afternoon. The term was for 75 yours. reasable for the remainder of term of lease from China. The land in question is known as Now Kowloon Inland Lot No. 13, the contents in square feet being 3,150; suuual ront, S22; upset price, $190. The Basl Mission purchased the lot for $20 above the upset prica, there being no opposition.

POLICE CAPTURE OF

DESPERADOES. ·

Four Shanghai Manicipal detectives, with several untive members of the force, recently brought off a Roinewhat important expedition

A correspondent has written Home of Fushan, over the Hun river, are some rich coal mines with good steam coal easily worked. For haudreds of years no ano dured to excavate into the sacred hills in which the Imperial | Prapon is said to dwell. A few years inco, simmer ing down, it may be more ameuable

however, the Russo-Chinese Bank obtained a Of course the murder of the

special privilege, and Chinese compradore Ho Tsoi-Yi at Shameen

believed to be coal beds which had never bo worked, and certainly, in Chinese historical

into the country, in quest of a notorious ruffian was a very shocking affair; but bad as it

records, nothing hus been found relating to Vah Ku der, who with a gang has troubled the was, there was nothing in the incident to

A marriage has been arranged, and will takethout. The Russians at fist laboured with

onter limits of the Settlement. The party left justify the clamour for revenge that the place at Hongkong in January, between. Major primitive native methods, attacking the nearer

Arnaud C. Painter. Royal Engineers, and coal seams, bat later on determined to bore prepared for a desperate ventaro. They re turied with four men in custody, but unluckily Cantanese seribes raised, even after the inquiry was over. For some of the remarks Katherine Therost, only daughter of Colonel deeper and introduce machinery. A special without Vali Ke-dor himself. As far as can be ascertained the expeditionary party came upon made, we should have hurl considerable Hairy Fyers Turner. 4.B., late Royal Engi-and highly trai ed engineer. M. Nope, was placed in charge, and he discovered that at sympathy, if they had been scuoled in a

lam Ngiri, the ox Experor of Annan, who deeper levels thers had existed thick and rich and his associates in a creek, and made a dash There was, how-

sailing boat and were warned in time to make less incendiary fashion.

is now residing at Algiers, and who has lately conl Lods which had been completely worked to sure them. The desperados were in a fast over, nothing excusable, nothing defensible, been at Versailles, will shortly marry a Freach out by perpendicular shaft, denoting in every the most of their load. The police pirsued and the chase lasted for ebout fifteen miles. At last in the sly suggestions tending toward more lady, Mile. Ialos, daughter of a judge of the way a high degree of scientific skill which is

entirely lacking in all Chinese mining Yah Ka-der, finding himself hard presseil, ran lawlessness that the native editors were Algiers Court. The ex-Emperor has been distries within historic times,”

his boat aground on the mid and took to tho wicked enough to publish; and it was a receiving up to now a pension of 30,000 frenos

Mr. A. C. Lambert, American Vice.Consul at country. In spite of every effort of the pur most mistakes and highly reprehensible a roar. On the recusion of his marriage the

Tameni, reports: The question whether or not saers he managed to escaps, but four of his party course to insinuate that the American pession has been raised to 80.000 franes.

foreign vessels may lead cargo and embark were secured, as already mentioned. The police officials could have discovered, the culprits

In his trade report for the year 19, the passengers at the Formosan ports of Tamsul, also secured as spoile a bouse-bost, tho mailing if they had wished to do so.

Commissioner of Customs at Shasi gives the Kelaug. Anping, and Talian for the ports of bout, and some arms and ammauition. following gura, obtained from one of the Nagasaki, Kobe, and Yokohama in Japan, WAS chief cotton districts of that neighbourhood, brought up last year by the British Govornmoift.

Very naterally, the Chinese were quick to raise the odorous comparison, and to

neers, of Bath.

point out the strong action usually taken showing to what extent cotton gins are gaining After some delay the Japanese Government has }

Those

WEATHER REPORT.

The Hongkong Observatory yesterday issne the following report :---

The barometer On the 7th at 11.55 a.m.

favour with the people there. In 1901 the decided that the above-mentioned Formosau when a foreigner is murdered by Chinese cotton gins at Ching-k'ou' and its vicinity They pictured for their renders how in such numbered 43, in 1902 they increased to 5.0, and ports may retain such privilegos as they enjoyed under the Chinese regime, when there was no case the mandarins are bullied until they during 1993 1,290 have been in use, produce the culprit. They night have said imported are all of Japanese origiu, but rollers bar to their trading with the open ports of

bottoms to load cargo and embark passengers at iu N. Chiou and N. Japan. capegoat, without being for mise; but for &c. are now made by the Chinese at Shanghai, Japan, and that it is permitted to foreign has risen in 8. China and Formoss, and fallen

and obtained from there for replacing worn-out

The depression in N. Japan has moved slowly their immediate purpose, it was not neces- parts. The price of a complete machine at these parts for Japanese ports, It, is to be

Gradients are much diminished on the China sary to remind their readers of any of the Bhasi is from Ik. Tls 25 to Hk. Tls 39, which note, however, that foreign vessels are not to the H.S.E. and has now reached the Pacific, wcandalous tricks resorted to so often to is about double what it costs in Japan. They permitted to trade between the several open

This question will be Coast and a very moderate monsoon will be met evade the justice of the "foreign devil." are worked by ons person, who is able to clean ports in Formosa.

300 cattien of cotton per day, or more thau ten brought up, I am given to understand, in the with in the Formoss Channel, farther to the They said that in the case of murders by times the quantity that could be separated from near future, most probably by the British euthward a fresh monsoon may still be expected.

1. Forecast Moderate N.E. winds, fiue. authorities." Chinese, the oulprits were summarily exc- the seeds by hand-sorting.

have otherwise beon greeted...

Varied and handsome were the presents, a large mumber being brought out by the bride from friends at home, she having but lately

arrived :-

The following is a list ---

Sir Paul Chater, a diamond necklace, and pondant; Mr. and Mrs. Chan Kei Ming, pearl bracelet; Mr. and Mrs. Loigh Parker, gold bracelet, Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Mareball, gold match-box: Mr. and Mrs. S. Sassoon, gold necklet with sapphire and pearl pendaut; Mr. A. . Stokes, silver cigaretto case: Mr. E Palmney, gold chain, and Good Luck Brace let; Mr. Wong Lai Sang, gold coin bracelet, Mr. A. N. Mody poerl and diamond ear- rings, Mr. and Mrs. H. M. H. Nemajue pearl-mounted watch Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Gaspar, writing case; Mr. and Mrs. Hold- sumes, carved black-wood table; Mr. Wei On. silver punch bowl; Mr., Mrs. and Miss Brothor- ton Hacker, ancient panels; Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Slade, silver photograph frame; Mr. and Mrs. T. Jones, vashion; Mr. and Mrs. E. Jones, cushion; Mr. Shigeungu, ancient Chinese ves with silver dragon; Mr. F. H. Arjanee, silver frame; Mr. and Mrs. Humphreys, silver card tray;. Dr. wil Mrs. Bell, silver-mounted inkstand; Mr. and Mrs. Beck, silver spoons Mr. and Mrs. Goetz, satsuma card tray

scond round, foteliina tbo markboat in Quarry Bay hyn tack to Channel Rock and then aeroas, and finally brought the Elspeth in an easy first. The following were the times at the finish :--::

Elspeth

Dious...

Fernan

Airen

H. M. 9

3 21

47

3 25 30

3. 30 45

3 34 17

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ONE-DESIGN CLASS. This ruce was chiefly remarkable for the fine sailing of the Min. She was actually quicker found the course than any of the championship › boats except the Elepeth or the fast dla nah in the Handicap Class. The day was one in which a good deal of judgment was necessary for taking the best course, and evidently Captain Crichton has a good knowledge of the ways of

this difficult harbour.

The Colleen and Kathleen made a good finish, the former only winning by 8 seconds. We are Surry to see that Erica was again an oksentes from this class.

Times at finish :---

∙Min... Colleen Kathleen Bonito

H. M.

3 32

3 39

2

3 39 10

8 43 50

HANDICAP CLABS, Payne (Capt. Watkins stoering) got away,

She and

Mr. and Mrs. Hutton l'otts, pair of silver photo with much the best of the start.

frames; Mr. and Mrs. Edward Shollim, silver Doreen, however, presently went too close to the card tray: Mr. and Mrs. Peters, silver punch shore and wore becalled for two or three minutes; Mr. and Mrs. 4. G. Aitkens, silver dragon more in midstream, the last named boat gelling

the best of the wind, then took the lead. The" bowl; Mr. and Mrs. E. Ellis, silver toust-rack; whilst Alannah, Iris and Chanticleer kept Mr. V. H. Dessor, silver coffes sot; Mr. and Mrs, Arrathonn Seth, silter liqueur sot; Mr. 3. A.. Quarry Bay markboat was rounded in the fcliet- Sethi, silver writing set; Mr. D. Macdonald, silvering order: Alennák, Chanticleer, Iris, „Payne, card bowl; Mr. A. Babington, drawing-room Doreen. Chinanol Rook was rounded in the same clock; Hon. Mr. and Mrs. F. H: May and the order. Alannah now beginning to romp away. Misses May, eilver writing set; Mr and Mrs. The order was still unchanged, Berten, however: J. A. Jupp silver ink-stand; Mr. J. R. Mdropping asteru, while Payne was coming up. Smith, solid silver selver; Mrs. Vernon, silver On the Test to Quarry Bay again Alamak- -ernet sut; Mr. and Mrs. A. Mackenzie, silver got still further ahead, but the old Payne did photo frame; Mr. A. G. Ward, silver photo wonderfully well, and actually honded both frame; Mr. and Mrs. Volpicelli, carved ivory Chantistoor and Iris, though she rounded the vase: Mr. Aratoon V. Apear, silver punch-bowl; mark slightly astern. This order was maintained Mr. and Mrs. Grant Smith, silver trinket box rond the Channel Bocks, but Payne quickly Dr. Koyt, silver oigerette case: Mr. and Mrs. caught Iris manta capital rece home ended in John A. Plummer, pair of silver sweet dishes; Chanticleer coming in only about 15 minuts Dr. and Mrs. J. M. Atkinson, four silver flower ahead of Payne, who was about the same ahead. vasos My. A. F. Forster, silver match holder; of Iris, with Doreen last; Alannah having D. and Mr. Kew, silver box; Mr. B. J. Botli-finished some 15 minutes before,

walla, silver photo frames Dr. and Mrs. Hnater, silver photo frame; Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Slado silver flower vases; Hon, R. Shewan, silver egg diak; Mr. John-Gregory, silver ourd tray; Mr. C. J. Cooke, silver pin cushion; Mr, and

Mrs. Mowbray Northcote, silver butter disle, and flower holder, Mr. and Mrs. Tarrant,

Times at firish

Alannah

I. M. 8. H. M. 3.51.55 3 51 55 Chanticleer. 48 0 8 59 Payne...

49 17 3 55

4. 4.9 56 4 1137

Iris

Doreen

Gloria not timed.

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