The olet of the entertainment would have excused far greater short- comings than were visible in the rather funny representation of Gilbert and Sullivan's well known comic. opera II.M. S.Pinafore. Mr. Belmag, a first rate character actor with ex- collen facial powers, was an exceed. ingly humourons Sir Joseph, although binsical attainments were hardly equal to his histrionic abilities, and the requirements of the part. "Corporal Griffin played Capt. Corcoran with much discretion, and in the duct with little Butter-cup, shared with Mrs. Magee, the musical honors of the evening. Private McCurrie nade a good looking Rackstraw, and although rather weak in some parts, his rendering of the pretty aria "Farewell, my own," was lieartily encored. The Dick Deadeye of Car- poral Cain was a very creditable per- formance, and Sergeant. Campling was quite satisfactory as the Boat- swain. Mrs. Campling worked hard in the difficult part of Josephine, and with Mrs. Magee deserves commenda- tion. We have also a good word for little Miss Windrum, who was a very efficient Hebe, and always ready for her cues, besides display- ing a tact and self possession rarely seen in one so young. The Cousins, Aunts, Sailors, &c., and the general stage effects were really first rate, and evinced a most careful stage. management. The performance was in every respect a thorough success, and we must not omit to award high praise to the Band of the Iuriskill- ings, which did excellent service throughout the evening.
The performance will be repeated this evening, when doubtless a largo audience will attend. Might we in- all friendliness suggest to the man- agement that the opening piece of buffoonery be either omitted from the programme or considerably toned down? Also that the service of the gentleman in the patched coat and trousers be dispensed with, at least in that disreputable garb?
LATEST COMMERCIAL
INTELLIGENCE.
Wednesday, June 22nd, 1881.
One o'clock P.M.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22ND, 1881.
China Sugar Refining Company, Li- to see that the Porte adheres to the mited $187 pér elaco, salos.- proper fulfilment of the Convention China Sugar Refining Company (De-St. Petersburg, 4th June. The
bentures) per cent premium. Hongkong lee tonipany's Shares
$126 pin share, sellers,
Hongkong & China Bakery Company,
Limited-842 per share. Chinese Imperial Government Loan
of 1874-(Nominal). Chinese Imperial Government Loan
of, 1887-(Nominal).
On LONDON,
On
Exchange.
3138-
Bank Bills, on demand, Bank Bills, at 30 days' sight, 38 Bank Bills, at 4 months' sight, 3/3 Credits, at 4 months' sight,. Documentary Bills, at 4
months' sight,
PAKIS,-
S
310
Bank Bills, on demand, .......4.63
Credits, at 4 months' sight, ...473
On BOMBAY,
Bank, 2 days' sight,...
Bank, 3 days' sight,
On CALCUTTA,-
On SHANGHAL,
Bank, sight,. Private, 30 days' sight, ..
2254
2253
721
Hongkong Temperature. (Taken at Messrs. Falconer & Co.'s
Register, Queen's-road).
.... .עגין :
99.960 29.044 ...89.
Russian Government has increased the customs duties on jute to forty kopecks por pood, two roubles on jute or hempen sacking and coarse packing material, and fifty per cent, on jute fibre, rope and other similar fabrics.
Cairo, 4th June. The Eyptian Government have decided to extend this year the cultivation of jute in land belonging to the Daira Sanich und the domain estates.---
Algiers, 5th June.-M. Bringard, Inspector of Telegraphs, and twenty- six men, have been massacred by Arabs between the towns of Frandah and Geryville in Algeria.
London, 6th, Juac.-A disorderly meeting of women took place yes- terday at Tulle in Ireland, at which Miss Parnell made a speech advising the ostracism of the Police.
The Standard, in its today's issue, published a telegram from St. Peters- burg, stating that a plot has been discovered to assassinate the Czar..
At an open air meeting in Hyde Park, Mr. Parnell made a speech in which he demanded of the Govern ment a cessation of the evictions in Ireland: otherwise, he declinedto be responsible for the consequences.
The latest advices from Ireland HongKone, 21st & 22nd Jane, 1881. state that the Government has issued BAROMETER-PW,
a circular to the police which shows Dos
a détermination to put a stop to any THERMOMETER-1 PM.....
opposition to evictions. Do. 4 PM..
In (Wet bulb) 81. Do.
4 T.M. Do. $1. BAROMETER-9 AM..... .........39.012 THERMOMETER, A N. 186.
· · D6. 9AM. (Wet balb) 81.
Do.
..88.
Do. Maxima
.89. Do. Minimum (overnight) 84.
NEWS BY THE ENGLISH
MAIL.
The P. & O. S. N. Co's steamer Rohilla, with mails from London dated May 20th, arrived here yester- day afternoon. The following tole- grams supplied to the Indian papers, we take from the Straits Times Extra of the 15th inst. —
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A disorderly meeting of Land Leaguers has been dispersed by the police.
The following items of interest are taken from the London and Chiga Express of May 20th:--
Latest Mail Advices:-Yokohama April 2nd, Shanghai 6th, Foochow 5th, Hongkong 11th. The French nail, with the advices dated as above, was delivered, cit Naples, on the 16th instant, its due date. There are ne later advies from Japan, vid San Francisco. The next inward mail arrived at Brindisi this morn. ing, and will reach London on the 23rd instant, one day early.
The business of the revision of the London, 3rd June. The Premier Treaties with Japan is progressing replying to a question in the Com-slowly, but considering the, compli mons, said there was no foundation cated nature of the questions involv for the statement that the Govern- ed, which have been raised by the ment in Ireland had advised the sup- Japanese Government, they are ad- pression of the Land League. vancing with reasonable despatch. We understand that nothing definite has yet been decided with reference to when Sir Harry Parkes, Her Ma- jesty's representative in Japan, will leave this country to resume his post, but it will depend on the pro- gress made here in the matter of revision.
A serious affray has taken place between the Police and the peasantry in the Ennis. district. The Police whilst serving writs were repeatedly attacked by the peasants, who were armed with Snider rifles; ong was killed and many wounded.
As we predicted, good business has been done in Banks at an advanced rate on previous quotations. A lot of shares were transferred yesterday afternoon at 10k, and there have been sales this morning at 103, and 104, the latter price representing the. value of the stock at prosent. The China Sugar Refining Company's Shares have been sold at 187, but only in small lots. Hotel shares are rather better, although they are The Daily Telegraph and the still on offer at 924, and a few haveMorning Post both publish a para- changed hands at that figure. Docks graph stating that Earl Camperdown are stationary at 51 no business, and has been offered the Governorship of other stocks have undergone no Madras. change since yesterday.
por
cent.
Lieutenant-Colonel White, 92nd Highlanders, receives the Victoria Cross, according to yesterday's Ge- zette.
Shares. Hongkong and Shanghai Banking
Corporation Shares-104
5th June. The disturbed condi proniun, sales.
tion of Ireland is assuming a serious Union Insurance Society of Canton-- aspect. The Lord Lieutenant has $1,625 per share ex dividend. demanded further military reinforce China Tradors Insurance Company'sments, which are being promptly
Shures-$1,700 per share. North China Insurance Company-Ts. despatched. All officers absent on leave have been ordered to rejoin 1,125 per share.
their regiments. Yangtsze Insurance Association-Tis.
share,
810.per
Chinese Insurance Company,
per share, Sales,
$312
On Tai Insurance Company, Limited ---
Tis. 148 per share, Hongkong Fire Insurance Company's-
Shares- $1,000 per share, sellers. China Fire Insurance Company's Shures
-$300 per share, sellers. Hongkong & Whampoa Dock Com
pany's Shares-54 per cent prom.
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The new gunboats for the Chinese Government left Newcastle for Ply- mouth on the 19th instant, but had to put into Deal the same evening. owing to the weather, which was somewhat boisterous. They have since proceeded to Plymouth, and from thence will sail direct to China.
the Flying Squadron, will be detach- ad therefrom when the squadron reaches the China Station, and will join the flag of Vice-Admiral Willes.
The new screw-steainer Ban Whatt. Soon, built and engined by Messrs. Blackwood and Gordon, Port Glas- gow, for Messrs. Adamson, Gilfillau and Co of London,whose launch we notced in a recent issue, wont down the Clyde on Wednesday, 11th inst, on her trial trip. A select coinpany of ladies and gentlemen were on board, including representatatives of both of the above firms, Messrs Nicoll and Smith, inspectors, Glasgow &c. The steamer accomplished the measured mile at a speed over 10 knots, which was above contract. The day was fine and all were evi- dently highly satisfied with the day's performances. This steamer is to be owned by a Chinese firm in Singapore, and is intended to trade in the Malay waters. The Ban Whatt Soon is a vessel of about 300 tons gross register and 80-horse power nominal. She has left. Port Glasgow for Singapore,
The Fire, an iron screw-steamer" of about 1,150 tons, class 100 A1 under special survey, has been lau- nched from the shipbuilding yard of Messrs Alexander Stephen and Sons, Linthouse, on the Clyde, Her engi- nes, also of Messrs Stephen's own make, have cylinders 29 and 56 in- ches stroke, with a working pressure of 75 lbs. The vessel is intended for the China coasting trade.
SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
ARRIVALS.
2
June 21, Suzdz. British str., 1029, J. Reeves, Yokohama 12th Jane, Mails and General.-P. & 0.8, N. Co. June 21, Meath British str., 1331, John Johnson, Australia 16th May, Coals-Geo. R. Stevens. June 21, Chinkiang, British steamer,
799, S. M. Orr, Canton 21st June, General.-Siemssen & Co. June 21, Lochiel, British 3-mr schooner,
216, D. S. Ewan, Whampoa 20th June, General-Siemsson & Co. June 21, Rohilla, British str., 2252,
Win. Barratt, Bombay June 4th, Gallo, Penang, and Singapore 16th, Mails and General.-P. & O. S. N. Co.
June 21, Namoa, British steamer, 863, Gro. Wostoby, Foochow 17th June, Amoy 18th, Swatow 20th, General, Douglas, Lapraik &
Co.
June 22, Julieta, Spanish bark, 376,
J. Aring, Manila 18th Jane, Gen. cral-Melchers & Co.
June 22, Huai-Yuen, Chinese steamer,
934, O. Wilson, Canton 21st June, General.-C. M. S. N. Co. June 22, Glenoarn, British steamer,
1400, W. E. Duke, London May 12th, General-Jardine, Mathe- son & Co.
June 22, Ulysses, British steamer, A.
Thompson, Singapore 15th June, General. Butterfield and Swire.
CLEARANCES.
AT THE HARBOUR MASTER'S OFFICE. June 21st.
We are pleased to hear that Mr. T. R. H. McClatchie, of the Japan Consular Service, has passed at the Schwan, Germanbrig, for Newchwang. head of the examination of the Mid-Yangise, British steamer, for Shang- dle Temple in Roman Law,
His Excellency the Marquis Tsung, the Chinese Minister, arrived in London on the 16th instant, from Paris, accompanied by a suite of twenty persons.
Mr. Goschen has resumed his scat in the Commons,
4th June. The House of Com-The Chinese coolies working on mons has rejected the vote of the Pacific Railway at Gale, in Brit- censure brought forward by the Irish ish Columbia, havo struck against members respecting the policy of the the tax imposed by the Chineso Government towards Ireland by 130 headinen. An affray occurred with against 22 votes. Mr. O'Kelly, niom the police, several of whom were ber for Roscommon, was suspended injured. The destruction of the for disregarding the nuthority of the town was at one time threatened. Speaker.
sellers.
Constantinoplo, 4 Jung-The Am Hongkong, Canton & Macao Steam-bassadors of the Great Powers here boat Company's Sharosper have urged upon the Porte the no- share premium. China Coast Stow Navigation Com- cessity of expediting the transfer of
pany Tl. 162 per share.
the territory ceded to Greece, accord- ing to the terms of the Convention Hongkong Gas Company's Sharos
$82 per share..
signed by the Ottoman Government on the 33rd ultimo Hongkong Hotel Company's Shares
$923 por share, Sales.
A Commission has been appointed
A Distinguished Service Reward has been conferred on Colonel J. Hackett, half-pay, who served with the 44th Regiment in the compaign of 1860, in the North of China, in- cluding the action of Sinho, and the. nault and capture of the Taku Forts (medal with clasp).
The Cleopatra, 14 guns, 2,300 horse power, one of the vessels of
hai
Lucy A. Nickels, American ship for
Cebu,
Sophie, Gerinan brig, for Amoy.
DEPARTURES
Yokohama, ⠀
June 21, Sarpedon, British steamer, for June 21, Nelson, British steamer, for
Saigon.
·
Juno 21, Albyn's Isle, British bark, for
Iloilo.
June 21, Diamante, British steamer,
Amoy.A
June 21, Boulder, British steamer,
for Shanghai.
PASSENGERS.
·ARRIVED.
Per British steamer Sunda, from Yokohama, Mrs. Jackson, 4 children and 3 servants, Mossrs Goff, EH M. Gower, and Mrs Waters. Uno European and 7 Ohinese, dook.
Per British steamer Meath, from Australia, Messrs Bauardy, Nohart,. Traverso, and Hart, two Malays, and 139 Chinese.
Per British steamer Rohilla, from
Boubay, &c., Messrs Layard, Cald- beck, Huges, Hulm, and 100 Chinese.
Per British steamer Namoa, from Foodbow, Mr Do Courcy Forbes, and` 328 Chinese.
Per Spanish bark Julieta, from Manila, 3 Chinose.
Per British steamer Gleneärn, from London, Messrs Massey and Muller, and 124 Chinese.
Per British steamer Ulysses, from Singapore, one European, and 200
Chinose.
SHIPPING REPORTS.
The British streamer Meath reports. left Melbourne for Newcastle, May 16th, had strong heat winds and sen, arrived in Newcastle 19th and left again after loading coal on the 22nd for Sydney, and arrived there same night; left again on the 24th for Brisbane which was reached May 27th, and left
again 28th for Townsville, calling at Flat Top Island and landing 30 pas- sengers. Arrived in Townsville June.. 1st, and left same day for Cooktown, arrived in Cooktown June 2nd, and left again same day for Port Darwin, ar- rived June 9th and left same day for Hongkong, had very wet and squally weather all the passage.
The British steamer Namoa reports Jeft Foochow 17th June, Amoy 18th, and Swatow 20th, and experienced moderate winds and fine weather throughout, Steamore in Foochow Beuled for London, Canton and Hung
On the pas garian for the Colonies. sage, passed the steamers Bengloe and Steamers in Glenfiulas, bound in. Amoy. Athol and Paladin; the steamers Miramar and Folien left same day, In Swatow, steamers Hochow, Lorno. Marlborough, See-wo, Thornhill, Pakhoi, and Kwangtung.
The Spanish bark Julieta reports moderate breeze throughout.
The British steamer Glenearn re- ports left London 12th May, Suez 27th May; crossing the Indian Ocean ex- perienced fresh S.W, gale. Arrived Singapore June 15th, sailed next day, bad, first part, variable winds, squally, rainy and overcast weather, Off the Paracels spoke steamer Sea Gull, thence to Hongkong fresh to light easterly winds, cloudy, and rainy.
The British steamer Ulysses reports fresh variable having experienced winds with continual thunder and rain squalls,
THE BATTLE OF LIFÈ..
"Go forth to the battle of life, my boy,
Go while it is called to-day; For the years go out, and the years go in, Regardless of those who may lose or win,
Of those who may work or play.
And the troops márch steadily on, my boy,
To the army gone before;
[feet You may hear the sound of their falling"
[meet; Going down to the river where two worlds
They go to return no more.
[boy, There is a place, for you in the ranks, my
And duty, too, assigned; Step into the front with a cheerful face- Be quick, or another may take your place.
And you may be left behind."
[boy There is work to be done by the way, my
That you never can tread again; Work for the loftiest, lowliest men, [pon Work for the plough, spade, spindle and
work for the hands and braid.
J
The serpent will follow your steps my boy.
To lay for your feet a snare;" And pleasuro sits in her fairy bowers, With garlands of poppy and lotus flowers
Inwreathing her golden hair.
Temptations will walk by the way, my boy,
Temptations without and within And spirits of ovil with robes as fair A those which the angels in Heaven Will lure you to døndly sin. [might wear,
Then put on the armour of God, my boy;
In the beautiful days of youth, [shield, Put on the helmet and breastplate and And the sword that the fullest arm may In the cause of right and truth. [wield,
And go to the battle of life, my boy,
With the pioco of truo faith shod: And before high heaven do the best you can, For the great reward and the good of man, For the kingdom and crown of God."
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