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TRAINING NOTES,

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.

“ODDS AND ́ENDS?

ration in south India with a subscribed capital of £4,080,000.

There are 34 Gold Mining Companies in ope

TIENTSIN.

appointment to Nanking is the more significant

4th January, 1883- It is numoured atong the Chinese that Tso's that this year either in June or July the question and the more so that the visit of the Corean am pending between Japan and China will be decided; nedi-bassador, who returned per facting, had a great deal to do with the supply of 200 fundred cases of arms given by the Chinese to Corea, which the Hurting took to shanghai, and more are for- warded vil slingking to Corea.

A British trade journal announces the fact that there are 6,993 licensed, makers of patent cines and 49,803 sellers of them in Japan.

ponics were measured, the operations as usual The Captain, accompained by Mr. Lang, creating some amusement. It has been generally immediately went on beard, and found the By far the largest attendance of onlookers we understood that the shanghai measurements

crew in a state uliny. What actually have seen this season patronised the race course make ponies rather higher than we do in Hong the evidence, with any degree of accuracy. It is transpired afterwards it is difficult to say from this morning, when the proceedings were of an kong, and we have seen cases in which ponies quite certain, the men drew their knives, and unusually interesting character. We were glad measuring 13.2 in the northem port have been that the captain presented his revolver; but whe to notice such an influential gathering of okipassed 13.1 in Wong-nci-chong. However, it was

ther Mr. Lange was knocked down and beaten as would appear from the evidence of Captain spurtsment, the stewards being powerfully repre- quite a new feature this morning to find Gang Schiffer, his chief mate, and carpenter, or they sented by the Hon. P. Ryrie, Mr. A. Coxon, Mr. Forward, raced in shanghai as First Trumpet at were laboring under some optical delusion, H. Hoppius, Mr. De Courcy Forbes and the 13-1 raised an inch, and sent back 13.2. Mr.

and nothing of the kind took place as stated indefatigable C. C., Mr. H. J. H. Tripp. Un- Coxon is so careful in the performance of his very

by Mr. Lange himself who certainly ought know if he was knocked down and fortunately Taylor" had not anticipated such a delicate duty, and has had so much practical struck-is more than we care to pass an large addition to the usual list of visitors, so had experience, that there is no room to doubt the opinion on.

However after quite a "reign of made no extra preparation, the result being that accuracy of his measurement, so the only reason-terror" lasting for some considerable time, the supplies of rolls and milk were quite inadequate able inference we can draw is that the pony in the cabin, the men gradually quieted down, and during which the officers had to seck shelter in

The Pearl shell Fishery of Ceylon, carried on to meet the increased demand. We must see question has grown an inch since passed 13.1 by on the arrival Dr. Stockwell, the Health during the months of March and April, 1881, If we cannot induce the old man to get an exira Mr. Barnes Dallas, the shanghai C. C.

Officer, the police were sent for, and the prisoners realised nearly 60,000, which is the largest loaf or two, and to keep a couple of his cows on the

given in charge. The case was ultimately ad-result obtained since 1874. fourned until this morning premises on Wednesdays and saturdays.

CRICKET.

THE FIRE BRIGADE v. HONGKONG CRICKET CLUR,

་་

The following is the result of the recent ana- lysis of the best average Indian Coal-Fixed Carbon, 63.68; Volatile matter, 21.02; surplur, 67: Ash, 12.30.

All precious stones, except opal, may be suc cesfully imitated to such a high degree of per- fection that even connoisseurs cannot readily dis- tinguish them from the real articles.

has a leading article on the 29th ultimo about Our local paper, called the Northern Post, the band which performed at Mr. Detring's on the 28th in honour of his birthday; it conveys that the fifteen youths who got their training by to accomplish more progress in a few weeks Mr. Bigel, late of the shuelot, have been able an European youths could do in as many years. Who, after this, will be able to say that the Chi- nese have no car for music? I myself and many others did not hear the performance, so are rather tégé of Mr. Deiring's, and it was written with a dubious, but the writer, like Mr. Bigel, is a pro- view to flatter Mr. Detring, who introduced this band to His Excellency Li, and it is hoped that Mt. Detring will use his influence; so that the Ground, and so give others an opportunity to en- Band can play once a week at the Recreation joy and report upon it-fercury.

the District Dramic Vận Chia chúng since

cashiere bad

government.

o elicit the true

A

migrated and settled the Kekor, one is known

(2) Mentorial from the many tribes who

hag Chang-chin. Of

from time to time as the Kangtsan. It is subdigd into eight, clans and was one of the savage Feng, its chiefs tendered their allegiance to south of the Yellow River. In the reign of Hsien theg dwelling

former Chinese political agent as Hai-ing, and they were thereupon removed north of the River, and rules were framed for their future These rules were scrupulously pronounced! tendency towards civilimation until observed by the tribe, who began to exhibit 1870, the date of the outbreak of the rebellion in the NW. Even during the troubled time that succeeded, when China had her hands too full to although acts of robbery and violence did occur be able to attend to affairs of minor importance, within the limits allotted to the tribe, no distur bance was created by it outside those limits. After the pacification, the chiefs' sent to the Chinese authorities, for punishment, those of general confusion and insecurity prevailing to their tribe who had taken advantage of the indulge their propensity for crime; and, ever since the tribe has continued quietly to follow its pastoral pursuits, and has avoided giving cause of offence to its neighbours. Its numbers, however, have greatly increased of late, and un less measures calculated to confirm them in their obedience are from time to time devised, it is possible that they may come to forget their. last year, with the object of familiarising then with the processes of civilised government,

with a former suggestion of Tso Tsung-tang, to and their numbers were found to amount to 15,800. Mentorialist now proposes, in accordance entrust their chiefs with patrol duties in connec- tion with the defence of their frontier, and to isstic to them, quanerly, largesses of oats; amely, to each of the two chiefs; 24 piculs; to each of the five captains of thousands, 12 picula; picuts. This allowance, Memorialist remarks and to each of the thirteen captains of hundreds, can be curtailed or withheld in case of any re missness

On the case being brought on to-day, Charler Kinch stated-I am boatswain of the Andromeda. The second defendant was drunk on the 21st instant. He struck me twice and knocked the town. I had given him no provoca- tion; and second defendant had a knife in hand which he threw at me. I was in my room at the time and was told to go there by the captain.

In reply to second defendant, witness said-coffee, so far from accelerating, impedes the was drunk, which was the reason the captain digestive process when unaccompanied by Sugar

Richard Kietter said—I am steward on board its only good effect being to relieve the torper | ABSTRACT OF PEKING GAZETTES. obligations. A census of the tribe was taken

sent me to my cabin.

me on the mouth and nose on the 21st inst. I do the Andromeda. The second defendant struck

not know why he did it.

The prisoners, asked no further questions. In defence, the first prisoner said-1 have nothing to say; I was drunk; and do not re- collect anything.

The second said-I did not have a knife to use against the boatswain. I drew a knife when the captain showed his fist torme. I do not re- collect much of what accurred; I was too drunk drunk.

Third prisoner- have nothing to say; I was Fourth prisoner-I did not strike any one, but

I was drunk.

Captain Thomsett then sentenced the first and third defentiants to four weeks' hard labour; the second to six weeks,' and the fourth to two weeks' hard labour.

THE HONGKONG PUBLIC SCHOOL.

of the above mentioned institution for 1881-

The following is the Report of the Committee,

The Committee of the Hongkong Public school have to present to subscribers and the public generally their report on the working of the school during the second year of its existence, be found on the next page. with the accounts for the same period, which will [

A French saran, M. Leven, manitains that

after meals.

A disastrous fire which recently occurred in ridge of the roof of the building having been India was attributed to some straw under the

damped by rain, and the consequent generation of latent heat under the tiles as cause of the fire.

The Tace-course was open for galloping pur poses, and although rather sticky on the far side afforded good sound going. The whole of the distance posts have been put up, that at the This annual match, as stated in our yester- quarter mile being an innovation, and a very day's issue, was commenced yesterday forenoon, scusible one. Dunrobin was the first pony on and terminated before gun-fire in the ignomini- the course, cantering a mile and a half in excel- ous defeat of the Firemen by an innings and 5 lent style, and pulling very hard on passing the runs. The Brigade, playing a very weak teani, winning post. Dauntless went a mile at an went first to the wickets, stebbing and St. Croix easy pace, the old pony moving in faultless form, trundling for the Club, and both bowlers being -but blowing like a grampus at the finish. well or the spot nothing like a stand was made Strathavan and Strathpeffer galloped at half throughout the innings, which closed for a total speed, considerably over a mile, both these cele- of 72 runs. Only two batsmen reached double brities showing racing attributes of a high figures, Hynes playing in good form for a quickly. order, although old "Avon" took our fancy got 34 before falling to a trimmer from steb. more than the sprinter, and he certainly ap bing, whilst Isaac Hughes again displayed his peared to go the stronger of the pair at hitting powers, scoring 19 before getting his leg in the 'finish. The summer's rest at Amoy has the way of one from St. Croix. Stebbing bowled evidently worked wonders with Strathavon, and well, taking six wickets at a cost of 42 runs, st. if he keeps sand on his limbs, of which Croix being credited with two wickets for 29 runs. there can hardly be any doubt as he suffered Carpenter and Bell Irving for the Club faced from no serious lameness a year ago, we are.

the attacks of Hynes and Leigh, the naval man quite prepared to see him come out at the races immediately commencing to score, Irving also like a giant refreshed, and add several valuable being in hitting mood. Both batsmen got well prizes to his long list of victories. Strathpeffer set, when Travers, who was late in arriving, looks as sound as the day he first came to Hong-relieved Leigh, and quickly effected a separation, kong two years, ago, and he is quickly getting bowling Irving for a dozen, and sending st. Croix back to his grand old form. He was never quite back to the pavilion without troubling the scorer. so high class as "Avon," although always able Carpenter played a good innings of 26 before to hold his own against all comers for half a mile, being clean bowled by Hynes, and stebbing gave besides being a racer at all distances, as his

a great deal of trouble before giving Hynes a splendid race with Tajmahal in the Keechong chance, which that sure catch accepted. The Cup last year amply testified. East Wind last named player had shown good cricket for

problem relative to reverbatory echo-the, till An accidental discovery has solved the acoustic went a mile and a half, pulling hard all the very respectable score of 36. Whyte fell to

now, unconquered enemy of the best orators. It the way; his stable companion Lord of the Isles Travers, after scoring half a dozen; but when The average number of pupils throughout the is alleged that it is only necessary to hang a row going a mile at half speed, but in anything Davies and Dormer became associated a deter-year has been 23, of whom we came from Manila of fine wires from the roof in order to divide and but the brilliant form of his griffin days. mined stand was made, the bowling being specially to attend the school. Owing to a triding break up the sound waves and practically stop Wild Race and Mr. Kerfoot's white griffin knockedall over the field. The younger player bat some weeks the Autumn, only 14 boys (as against their further advance.

epidemic which kept the classes very empty for were sent separately a steady gallop, and similar tedin excellent form, scoring zowithout giving any-11 in 1880) had made up sufficient tendances work was done by Wild Eddy and Bohemian,thing like a chance before failing to stop a good to be presented to the Government Inspector, and ridden by Mr. Hutchings. W.s." Wild surf, ball from the Secretary. Davies can fairly claim

all these 14 passed. and "Harry's" subscription griffin went together at about three quarter speed, and it certainly looked as if the small grey pony could have run away from his companions. Too-100 and Wild Scud went through their usual trotting perform ance, finishing up with the favorite sharp burst down the straight; but Pedrillo and sub Rosz galloped a mile and a quarter in good style. Jet and Frascuclo were confined to trotting exercise on the outside track, the first named still very lame behind. Airlie, ridden by Mr. Brandt, and Hualachan started slowly for a mile and a half gallop; at the three quarter mile post Lochiel joined in, and showed the way home, the three finishing close together, time for the last three quarters 1.50, for the whole distance 3.55. First Cornet and Gang Forward in the same stable, had previously covered the Derby distance at an casy pace, the grey having his work ent out to hold his own at the finish of the spin. Redstart with his nid pilot in the saddle galloped a mile very steadily, and in his well known taking style. Tajmahal and shamrock, steered by Messrs. Nickels and Reynell covered the mile and a half at an easy pace, cantering home together in 3.39. sirocco and Hurricane, Mr. Paul's Derby griffins, were also sent along at a good pace, and evidently gave satisfaction. Mr. Grammont's subscription ponies, and old Detonator galloped at various distances, the whole of the team showing great improvement. In a sharp spin between Mr. Jediar's dun, and a grey griffin in the same interest, the dun had it all his own

The sum collected in school fees has been

to be the hardest hitter in Hongkong, and yester-$928, as against $716 in 1880, more than half of day he served all the bowlers alike, driving the year's revenue having been collected from everything that came within reach. When sources other than public subscription. The Matchitt at last caught and bowled this leviathan Hon. E. R. Belilios gave a munificent donation he had amassed the very respectable total of 67 Imperial Ronds, and will yield the school a con- of $2,000, which has been invested in Chinese runs. No other stand was made, Forbes falling to tribution towards its annual income. a catch by Tomkins off Leigh before getting his eye well in, and Stainforth and Royds both failed to reach double figures, the innings closing for 197 runs, including six extras.

The health of Mr. Sutton, the head master, having so far broken down as to render it.ad- another summer, he was released by the Com- visable that he should not remain here for mittee from the third year of his engagement, With 123 to get to save a one innings defeat, and has returned to England. Mr. G. Caldwell, Tomkins and Easton commenced the second in-

the assistant master, after doing good service, nings of the Brigade, stebbing and st. Croix, as

obtained employment in a Government School. in their first essay, leading off the attack. A bit. Mrs. Hambling, to take joint charge of the These masters have been replaced by Mr. and of a stand was made at first, Easton just reach-school, Mrs. Hambling devoting herself to the ing double figures when St. Croix spoiled the younger boys, who, from the difficulty of classify- symincity of his stumps, the lawn-tennis "cracking them, require individual attention, and euch falling to a catch at the wickets off stebbing after by one teacher for the whole school. Mr. and increase the severity of the task to be undertaken totalling 17. S. Hughes quickly ran up 10, and Mrs. Hambling are both trained teachers, and then, as in the first innings, ran himself out. the Committee have the best reason to hope that Isaac Hughes and Leigh both got into double be established under their superintendence.

an orderly, systematic, and energetic régine will figures, but the remaining batsmen made no show whatever, the whole team being disposed of for a total of 74, only two runs more than their first essay. It is rather singular that the number of runs scored off the bat by the Firemen should have been exactly the same in both innings, the difference in the scores being accounted for by a brace of extras in their second essay. The Cricket Club were thus victorious, as stated above, by an innings and 1 runs. Details appended:

FIRE DRIGADE FIRAT INKINGS,

ARCOND INNINGS. run out.....I₫ ant out alt.........

Mr. S. Hughes, runt 2 Mr. W. Hynes, & Stekking 34 Mr. A.K Travers, thaw, Seeking t Mr. A. G. Blake, b Stebbing 7 Mr.R.K.Leigh Sadler, biebbing

1bw, b Craig

b Irvingam 3 Turbat adunar

St. Croix

·Mr. 1. Huglich obiento 1 St. Croix..

Whyte, b Irvingto at Whyte, b St. Croix.

Whyte, b Stebbingty & Irving...

Mr. A. J. Mir, A. Cxon, St. Croix

Mr. B. Tomkinsula) not out.. 3 Mr. A, P. Ethelem (sub. Darby),

Sadler, b Stebbing

way at the finish, although evidently carrying Mr. 11. Matchitt, a and b Stebbing by far the heavier weight. That very smart racer,, Sunlight, galloped six furlongs at a very fast pace, and although he appeared to he pulling his rider out of the saddle the whole of the journey, the watch registered a performance seldom accomplished in Hongkong. We did not observe Rose on the course; but Thistle and Mr. Sassoon's griffin were sent steadily along, the chesnut, as might be expected, lob- bing along easily by the side of the little white subscription animal. Phantom, Spectre, and

Cromwell-did-nothing noteworthy, but the two luns are coming on very nicely, and their con- dition at this comparitavely carly stage of the proceedings, reflects great credit on the judgment of their veteran trainer. Mr. Theo's big grey pony Thunder appears to be slightly "screwed up" behind; but the white, Lightning, in a three quarter mile "pow" with Mr. Paul's black con. clusively demonstrated his superiority winning casily In 1.45, hard held. Glengarry, Souter Johny, and Whisper galloped together over the Valley stakes course, the first named streaming away from the start, Whisper going very stiffly at first, whilst Mr. Brandt could not persuade

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HONGKONG CLUB.

Mr. A. Carpurer, R., Tynes...

Mr. 3. J.Ecil-treing, Travers...

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Mc., de St. Croix, braven ............... Rev. F. C. Stellag, R.N., e flyne, bleigh33

Me. 11. F. Whyte Traver

Mr. 1, de C. Fiber, e Tomkins, & Leigh... Mr. C. Dormer, R.N., Hynes 30 -Mr-T-E--Davier, and to Stato

Mr. F. M. Rayda, R.N., and b Hynos... Capt. Stainfoth, R.1.E., Matchitt, fynes s Mr. A. Sadler, not out

bib, w

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MARINE COURT.--THIS DAY.

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A case of a very serious nature was commenced Thonisett, R.N. Marine Magistrate. John Han- in the Marine Court yesterday, before Captain son, John Fogelberg, John Johnson, and Lewis- Johnson, scamen on board the German ship Andromede, were charged with being drank and disorderly on board, on the arst instant.

lt would be idle for the Committee to profess that they have at any time since the school was started been satisfied with its condition. It has difficulty-that is all that can be said. The gone on, and gone on without any very serious Committee do trust, however, that the result of their Chairman's personal selection of a master and mistress will be more encouraging.

It has even been necessary to refuse applica tions for the admission of boarders, because there has been removed, and at any rate a few pupils was no one to look after them. This difficulty

from other parts may be expected.

November 20th.-(1) Twelve pages of this

for reward by the Board of Rites and the Board Gazette are occupied by a Decree embodying and approvin, of a list of officers recommended of Works, on account of services rendered in con- nection with the late Funeral arrangements,

(2) A Decree, directing annual donation of

Kansit.

its engagements. Rescript:-Let it be as re

the part of the tribe in carrying out quested; let the noard concerned take note.--- N. C. Daily News.

SUPREME COURT OF APPEAL. CIUNA TRANS PACIFIC STEAMSHIP COMPANY LIMITED V. COMMERCIAL UNION ASSURANCE COMPANY",

bited at the International Exhilsition of non-

Of the best of "erated waters" recently exhi-300 pics of rice to be issued to a new charitable institution inside the Chang-yi Men, the object of which is to provide a home for destitute chill. alcoholic drinks held at the Islington Agricultural ren, and to dispense aid to widows and girls who Hall, London Doctors affirm that only three of have bound themselves to a life of chastity,

November 21st.(1) Memorial from Yang thern were teetotal beverages, all the rest contain- Chang-chun, provisionally acting as Governor ing not less than three per cent. of pure alcohol. General of shankan. In 1974 the late Governer General, Tso Tsung-tang, received the imperial 'something less than an eighth part of the po- sanction to a proposal to establish an assistant tential energy of the food consumed by a healthy Magistracy at Hsin-ma Kuan, which should in District Magistracy at Tung-chih Chen, and n man can be got out in the shape of mechanical future be known by the name of Pingyuan work, internal and external, and a diet, the po- Hsien. Orders were hereupon issued for the sur tential energy of which is equal to 3,950 foot tons,vey of the sites in question, and, the construction is the minimum necessary for a hard working little difficulty was at first experienced in raising particular average loss brought by the plaintiffs, of a wali and public offices at either place. some

This was an action to recover in respect of a laborer in southern Asia.

the funds necessary to the commencement of the shipowners, against certain underwriters. The andertaking, and it was finally decided, on present appeal was from a decision of a of the troops stationed in that portion of order directing the plaintiffs and all persons grounds of economy, to employ the labour Divisional Court refusing to disturb or vary an Memorialist is now in receipt of a interested in the proceedings, and in the insu the building operations, to the effect that the and show all ship's papers, &c., to the defendants report from the officers deputed to superintend rance and subject-matter of the action, to produce foundations of Tung-cbih Chen were laid in The plaintiff objected that this order was too 1876, and by 1879 a wall of nearly three / in wide, and would be productive of much incon circuit and twenty-five feet high, comprising 404venience, as it would compel the many, under- embrasures, ten battlements for cannon, and four writers who were concerned in the insurance of lofty lock-outs, was completed. Inside the town, the ship to make affidavits in respect of the to which four gates gave access, had been con-

papers. structed a yamen for the assistant magistrate, another for the subdirector of studies, a granary all, had been expended in defraying the cost of and the usual official temples.. Tacis 7,540, in labour and materials; but the work was entirely new, there being no ruins of another city on the the spot of the remains of the old city Ilsia-ma site. The building works at Ping-yuan Hsien were rendered less laborious by the existence on Kuan, which were largely employed in the cou struction of the new. The repairs were completed According to some published statistics showing within a year, at a cost of about 800 taels; and the proportion between physicians and populathe city is now entirely restored on its former tion in different countries, France and the United willing and efficient nature of the labour under model. Memorialist speaks highly of the States ought to be, respectively, the healthiest taken by the troops, who, owing to their and unhealthiest parts of the world-the ratio in long familiarity with hardship and privation, the first instance being one physician to every

were enabled to push forward the work much 34-36 of the population, and in the second, one done. The district town of Ho-shui, he mentions, more rapidly than ordinary labourers could have to 616. The corresponding ratios for England, has also lately been repaired in a similar manner, Austria, and Italy are nearly equal, averaging at a cost of some 380 tauls. Memorialist con about one to 16.50, while Germany nuns France heaps of reins are low being converted into busy next American mail, left San Francisco on the cludes by remarking on the rapidity with which The P. M. steamship City of Tokio, with the closely with a ratio of one to 31.15.

places of trade, and he begs that marks of Im-2th January, and is due here on or about the 7th perial favour may be bestowed on those civil and February. inilitary officials who have most contributed to this desirable result in the case of the towns which have formed the subject of his present Memorial-Granted by Rescript.

The variety of useful purposes to which the motive power of the electric battery may be ap. plied is now without a limit. At Berlin a rail. way is worked by electricity, and at Paris 4 steamer on the seine is propelled by the same agency. It has now been successfully employed but the most novel application of all is its utilisa in the working of a French sugar manufactory; tion for Agriculture to work ploughing machines.

SWATOW.

accordance with the practice established before

Their lordships affirmed the order, as being in. by which a more ample right of discovery was the Judicature Act, and not altered by that Act, given to underwriters than to ordinary plaintiff for, inasmuch as they had no means of knowing shown towards them by the assured. There was what was happening to the insured property, they were entitled to have the most unbounded faith nothing in this order which, if rightly interpreted, included the underwriters, who were not persons interested in the proceedings, within the meaning of the order. The order meant to include the the people who were able to give information. persons interested in the ship, freight, or cargo The appeal was accordingly dismissed-London and China Express.

MAILS EXPECTED,

THE AMERICAN MAIL.

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THE INDIAN MAIL. The direct steamers, with the next Indian mail, left Calcutta on the 1st January, and may be expected to arrive here on or about the 8th February.

up the river to lchang, starting from which place Liang Hu, reports that some weeks ago he went ̧(2) Li Han-chang, Governor-General of the

he made a tour of military inspection, visiting Ching-chou Fu, Hsiang-yang Fu, An-ku. Fu, and other garrisons. He returned to Ch'ang-sha Fusoft June twilight. on the 26th of October, and after the expedition

river and review the forces' stationed in the east of some public business which demands his attention there, he proposes to proceed down the of the province.

November 22nd.(Court Circular.) The Beard of Astronomy presented an almanac of the coming year to His Majesty.

cat with straw and placed it around her waist A New York girl stuffed the sleeve of an old

as they sat in the bay-window wrapped in the.

It looked all right and natural from a distance, and broke the neighbour

strained moonshine.-Detroit Free Press. girls all up with envy, but the satisfaction she derived from the hug was about as thin as

A lady in Austin sent her coloured servant, Matildy, to the grocery store to get a loaf of bread for breakfast. Matildy got back pretty soon with the bread, and as the lady of the house took it she remarked-This is nice fresh bread. makes it hot," interrupted Matildy, "What does It is warm yet from the oven." "Dat ain't what make it warm "I put the bread under my arm and run de whole way from de bakery. Dat's before the lady did when she heard this explana- what warmed it up so." The bread got cool

No; Swatow is really not such a dreadful kind of an "Qut-Port" as some fastidious or uncharit- any amount of fun knocking about lately, and able people are inclined to think; there has been some big business transactions as well. With regard to pleasure, there have been amateur performances (the last on the 27th ult,) in the Opera House,which latter would look none the worse for the judicious application of some new paint; there have also been private theatricals, plaster and a liberal allowance of white-wash, or on the 31st ult, at the hospitable mansion of Mr It may be said that there are not enough Richardson (of Messrs. Bradley & Co.,) Consul children obtainable here to allow of the school's for His Netherlands' Majesty; and a very plea ever being a success. It is, however, because sant entertainment has been given by Professor there are children, and yet are not many, that Payne, who passed through Swatow recently, (1) The Prince of Tim and other report the the Committee's task is as difficult as they have The Protestant Church, built by voluntary public termination of their duties in connection with the found it. The children to be provided for are subscription, is finished now; it is a plain but late Imperial Funeral. The various ceremonies those of persons who cannot afford to send their tasteful edifice, and although it is small only, it is on the way, and after the arrival at the Tung families to Europe, and the Committee's conten- certainly quite large enough for the churchgoing Ling, were duly performed, and on the 8th of tion is that this is an increasing class. Fifteen portion of the Swatow community. The Church November at six in the morning the tablets on years ago it world have been difficult to find ten is situated in the same compound as the Theatre, which had been inscribed the canonical title of European boys in the Colony.

the Club, and the Lawn Tennis ground, which Believing that the experiment of a school for

the deceased Empress, together with her seal proves that the good people of this port not only were placed on the two stone tables "inside the this class of children has not yet been so coth understand how to combine the agreeable with tomb. A handful of auspicious carth. was then plete as they are certain the public would wish the useful, but also with the higher aims of life; placed in the 'golden welt, or the small hole in it to be, the Committee confidently appeal again close to this interesting, compound" is Queen the middle of the slab communicating with the to public liberality for support and assistance. Victoria's Hotel, otherwise termed Her Britannic well underneath, on which the late Empress wasXJANTED, EMPLOYMENT-by-the-Ad- -Even during the past year the school has grown Majesty's Jall. The latter fine specimen of local then reverently invited to take her everlasting vertiser as a General Assistant in a somewhat. There are more boys, the school architecture is built in what may be called the rest. After this, the high Princes and officers Mercantile Office, either in Hongkong or Shang. fees are more by thirty per cent., and the number "Modern-Swatow-Renaissance-Roccoco-style."noininated for the duty entered the tomb, to hai. The Advertiser understands BOOKKEEPING, of Government passes secured (under great dis-some people are under the impression that assure themselves that nothing more was wanting INSURANCE, and SHIPPING BUSINESS. Salary advantages) is more. The Committee consider fever and ague have been more prevalent last there, and the stone gates were then closed for Moderate. that an attendance of 40 boys may casily be year on the Kakchio side of the port, than ever secured, with possibly a class of girls also, under before, several cases having terminated fatally suitable conditions. And, as said in last year's perhaps if sanitary measures of cleanliness with report, they believe they will not have to ask regard to garbage, refuse, cesspools, etc., in can in vain, in Hongkong, for a couple of hundred nection with native dwelling houses, were more pounds,

rigorously enforced by the powers that be a change for the better would very soon experienced. Landed property has gone up enormously in price, at swatow, since Messrs. Williams & Co. have sold their wharf and go downs to the China Navigation Company; since that sale a small piece of river front-

COTTON SIZING.

be

ever.

superintend the completion of the path leading to The Prince of Tun stayed behind to the tomb, and En-cheng proceeded to convey the

spirit tablet to Peking.

the "souter" to extend himself, although he lay arrived here on Saturday, and took up a berth Peoples'to buy heavily-sized cottons by keeping age, which was in the market a few months secretaries Tsai-ling and Ch'üan-ching return-

a good second until entering the straight, where

the Manila sportsman's pony, took hold of his

standing. For an-

tion.

Entiuations.

X, Y, Z

Office of this Paper Hongkong, 25th January, 1882.

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WINE MERCHANT AND COMMISSION AGENT,

No. 33, WELLINGTON-STREET, HONGKONG.

Hongkong, 23rd January, 1882.

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bit and raced past him catching the grey a few strides past the post. Mr. Reiner's grey griffin galloped six furlongs in company with Strathisla, last year's Derby favorite winning by four lengths in 1.42. This form would appear to give Mr. Reiner's pony a fair prospect of emulat ing the Bayan victory. Flycatcher was, sent a shipmates, the prisoners being the most con- rally show this singular taste? We are more ing offer, wishing to build another wharf in punished by dismissal from the public service.. ateady gallop, and returned to the paddock slightly lame. The East Point ponies did healthy work, most of them being sent sharply down the straight Driving Cloud and Iroquois were walk- ing inside the course. second Violin galloped a mile and a half by himself in very good style, but

(2) Li Ho-nien reports that he took over the scals of office as Governor of Honnu on the 1st of November. He mentions that he has twice before been entrusted with the temporary ad- ministration of Honan, and that he will now do

Hongkong, 23rd January, 1882 "A Manufacturer of Fifty Years Standing"

his best to govern the province as altered times and circumstances may demand. writes to a provincial paper protesting against very conflicting description, that the Andromeda.

It appeared from the evidence, which was of a the theory that he and his brethren force Easter

November 23rd.--(Court Circular). The Grand the market bare of other and better supplies, age for $500 has changed lands for $2,000, the thanks to His Majesty for a present of sacrificial near the ship Hindostan, at the Wanchai anchor- age. The Captain left the vessel with only one with only the proper amount of size in them; other piece of ground, which the enterprising examination into a series of charges brought

He declares that the Chinese refuse to buy goods-foreign hang of long

purchaser being the compradore of a certain cakes.

(1) Memorial from Jen Tao-jung, reporting an anchor down and her fails furled, forthe purpose his firm has tried the experiment over and over American Consul, Captain Williams, had bought against a District Magistrate named Yen Chla- Consulate. During his absence a portion of the report a very limited demand; and sometimes etc., to the China Navigation Company), no less with the sale of salt, and other errors and, in A BUILDINGS, Praya East, with immediate of making the customary report at the German again, but their agents in China continue to for $6,000 (after he had disposed of his wharf, chang, on account of irregularities in connection crew got the worse of liquor-sam-shoo, obtained none at all. This was not the case formerly, he than $35,000 have been offered by a cer- sions in his administration. The charges are, in from sampans it is supposed-refused duty, and admits, and the conclusion therefore remains in other large foreign shipping fim, esta- the main, substantiated, and the Magistrate is possession. of the sailors named Kuehne was made the that the Chinese have been taught to prefer the blished for many years in China and Hong-considered to have been already sufficiently commenced to quarrel amongst themselves. One victim of a savage attack by a portion of his Express, is it the case that the Celestials gene- inferior article. But, observes the .& C.

kong; but the proprietor declined this tempt- spicuous offenders, and only saved himself from disposed to believe that the change has come of the new wharf have been sent already to pute, in which one of the parties sent a present. (2) The same officer reports a case of poison. front of his newly acquired property; the plans ing, arising out of an, uninteresting family dis- Mr. Cari Lange, the Dock Company's foreman men--the Chinese merchants who buy Lanca.Kwangtung) and to Feking, to request the neces was desirous, of a reconciliation.**** being killed right out by jumping overboard. about through the instrumentality of the middle Canton (Swatow belongs to the province of of poisoned grain to the other, pretending that he Carpenter, shortly afterwards boarded the vessel, shire cotton to sell again, and noticing that she was moored in a dangerous

sary sanction of the proper authorities. In the position, close to two rocks, he told the mate. ashore, and told him that a portion of his crew Mr. Lange afterwards met Captain Schiffer A lawyer asked a woman in the witness box her age, and she promptly replied" I sold milk position, and advised him to go on board at onces were drunk, that the ship was lying a dangerous for you to drink when a baby, and I haven't got

my pay yet."

in slow time.

After the "powing" a large number of the

meantime ground is being reclaimed and filled (3) A memorial from Chien-té, reporting the usual autumn review of the Manchu garrisons in rapidly from the foreshore; new houses and within the military jurisdiction of shan-hai Kuan, strects, spring up like mushrooms, and Swatow is the only other document in this day's issue. in getting quite a Boston, New York, or San November 24th-(1) A report by, Jen Tao- Francisco en miniatura, Mudy--Mercury } jung of the rehearing of a criminal case in which

Apply to

;

J. M. GUEDES. -33, WELLINGTON-STREET. Hongkong, 1th January, 1882.

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TWO. ROOMS suitable for an Office, in the Premises No.. 15, WELLINGTON-STREET. Possession on 1st January, 1881.

Apply to

"DE SOUZA & Co. Hongkong, 14th November, 1881,

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