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A. S. WATSON & CO.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.

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We learn that the Calcutta opium steamers left Singapore yesterday, the 30th April, for this port. We observe that IL.M.S. Vigilant with Admiral

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WHOLESALE ASH RETAIL On the 26th March, a Russian sailor named by what the Americans know as bluffing. Willes, on board, arrived at Shanghai, on Sun-

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SHANGHAI Autumn Races commenced to-day. Our Intest advices from the north predicted a rainy meeting. We expect a daily account of the races by telegraph.

A STATEMENT appears in Saturday's Gazette that during the quarter ended February 28th, 48.600 catties of spirits were manufactured at the Wing-un Distillet, Skekt-ongisui. REUTER wires that the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs (Karl Granville, K.G.) in reply to a question, denied that the protocol gemating an amnesty to the Bosnians had been signed. THE steamship Anerley docked at Aberdeen on

Saturday. The Spanish steamer Leon 77 will undock at Som-shui-pa this evening, and the French steamer Mensalch will! bę docked there. A TELEGRAM from Peking dated the and rio states that the well l ́hown race pony East Wind, which proved such a disappointment at the last Hongkong meeting, won the Yemen Piize, two miles, at the recent l'eking Races.

Penny was brought before the Eolice Court | Perhaps Captain ThomsTer was annoyed at Hongkong charges as a rogue and va- Į that such a very swzall affair as the death of We have to acknowledge receipt of the Report gabond, as he had been arrested while | a common sailor, who was a ́vagabond, † of the Council of the North China branch of the begging from house to house in the lowest should be the means of his heing called | Royal Asiatic Society for the year 1881. portion of the town. The case was re- upon to answer such important questions. manded till the 3rd April when the man Probably he thought that it was monstrous was let out on his own recognisance as he that the whole course of officialism should and represented that he thought he would be disturbed because a sailor' in despair be able to leave the colony by the Ame- took it into his head to hang himself. His rican cos zette „Alert. They would not take conduct can only be explained on his sup- him on this vessel and the next day the position. However on the 21st the enquiry man was arrested again for begging. He was continued and Captain TnoMSETT is was brought before the Court and sen-

more reasonable and the corner is less tenced to three months' imprisonment, with pressing." The coroner does not directly hard labour, as a rogue and vagabond. | ask Captain TuousETT those unpleasant Two days after he had been taken to gaol, | questions which so annoyed this gentle- he was found dead hanging from'a rope | man on the previous occasion and com- he had secured to the window hars of his polled him to take shelter under the dignity rell. It appeared, as a loral journal re- of his position. But he got from him the marked at the time, that the unfortunate required information.

After heating Captain Tuniseer's evi- man despairing of his condition, which a review of his past life in the colonydence, and that of a constable as to the showed was without hope, had thought deceased having been in the Colony for it best to terminate such a remediless twelve months and having been continually state of things by taking away his own

found begging, the jury returned a verdict life. An inquest was held on the body, of file de se as there was no evidence' to and a pretty state of affairs it disclosed show that deceased was not of perfectly Captain H, G. TONSETT, R.N., Harbour sound mind. The jury suggested to the master of the colony, was called to give Government the advisability of instituting evidence in the case, presumably because an inquiry into the means of livelihood of he coubl explain some of the circumstances unemployed and destitute seamen in the that condured to PERRY taking away his Colony, and what opportunities they have own life. It was quite natural to reason of obtaining employment. The whole case that hail the deceased been in good cir- is, a peculiar one; it shows the incon- siderate, insufficient, and hard system un- der which destitute sailors are dealt with; and considering the circumstances that produced the imprisonment of deceased, and which lead to the committal of the act which took away his life, is not the verdict, to say the least of it, consistent with the other objectionable features of the whole proceedings in connection with the life and death of the deceased? teresting to know the reasons which in- duced the jury to return such a harsh ver

almost identical cases they give one that

cumstances he would not have been ar-

rested in the act of begging, and that had he not been begging and acting like a vagrant, he would not have been in gaol. and had he not been in gaol he would not have committed suicide, and had he been relieved seasonably or attended to in the fisrt case he would not have been reluced to the state that required him to be con- tinually cast into prison. The question then arose who ought to have looked after the matter in the first case, and who then

gircumstances that culminated in this miser-

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MEMBERS of Lodge St. John No. 618, S.C. and | THE General Agent of the Pacific Mail S. S. Co. the Craft generally, are reminded that an informs us that the steamship City of Tokiv, Emergency Meeting of the above named Lodge with dates from San Francisco to 8th ult, left will be held at the Freemason's Hail this after- Yokohama this morning for Hongkong and is noon at six o'clock.

due here on the 7th inst.

THE One Thousand Guineas Stakes nun for at Newmarket, over the Rowley Mile, on Friday, April 28th, resulted as follows:- Mr. W. 5. Crawford's ch. £. St. Marguerite, by

Hermit-Devotion..........(C. Wood): The Duke of Westminster's ch. f.Shotover, bý

Hermit-Stray Shot......(F. Archer) 3 Mr. L. de Rothschild's ch. f. Nellie, by

Hermit-Hippia.........(G. Fordham) 3 We will have something to say about this race in our next issue. It is somewhat remarkable

and all chesnut in colour.

Tur case in which Wang Aluk, cock to Sergeant Inkpen, quartered at Spring Gardens, was charged with indecently assaulting Georgina Hollis, aged four years and nine months, daughter of Quarier master Sergeant Hollis of the Royal Engineers, also living at Spring Gardens came on again this morning before Captain Thomsett. Mrs. Hollia, mother of the little girl, appeared to-day and gave evidence as to what her child told her about the cook, and as to the little one's condition when examined by her. The little girl herself, a pretty interesting child told the Magistrate what occur- red, and said she was very much hant. A certi- ficate from Dr. Stockwell was also put in. The defendant, who denied the charge, was sent to

REUTER wires under date the 29th instant, that Earl Spencer has been appointed Lord Lieuten-

ant of Ireland, but will not consent to remain." This probably means that-Karl Spencer, who was Lord Lieutenant of Ireland when the Liberals were last in power, has been offered his old posl- tion, and has declined the responsibility. We have little doubt that Lonl Dufferin will be the new Viceroy,

that the three placed horses in this race should all be by Hermit, winner of the Derby in 1867, RIFLE MATCH. BUFFS. V. POLICE. The retina shooting match between the Ser- grants of the Buffs and the Police, eight aside, was fired off on the range at Kowloon on Satur day, in presence of a considerable gathering of spectators. A light wind blew from the left rear of the position, the atmosphere being somewhat hazy just in front of the targets, especially at the long distances. That the team which the Buffs sent against the Police at the initial competition on the previous Saturday, was not composed or their best aven, has now been amply demonstra- ted; and the wataing in mur issue of the 26th ult., that the Police would have to look to their laurels at the next contest, has been proved sist to have been unneeded. With our wonted pre-

the bogus attack on the citadel of Hanoi by our science in warlike and other inalters, including

Street, we scent defeat or disaster from afar, and sanguinary contemporary at the top of Wyndham endeavour to wake up our friends to a sense of their danger. If our warnings are unliceded, not ours is the blame, and so we retire nightly to cur virtuous couch with a mind serenely at ease with itself from a consciousness of duty performed, Like the hero of the Nile and Trafalgar, we can chicefully exclaim, "Thank God we have done our duty," Viewing the results of Saturday's firing, from a critical and intelligent standpoint, and comparing them with those of the first match, we cannot help thinking that the Buffs purposely kept their real strength in reserve at the latter. They imagined, probably, that they would not find in a non-military body like the Hongkong Police-a force which in its own special department of running law-breakers in is

six months' hard labont.

Is our blef notice of the ball at the Club Lasi- tano we omitted the name of Mr. J. F. C. da Rozt, a member of committee who bore a pin FOUR tailors were up this morning before Cap cipal part in the general arrangements, and to tain Thomsett charged with assaulting Kwok whose untiring exertions much of the success Aline, wife of a seaman, on the 20th ult. The which attended the entertainment was due, complainant said the defendants lived on the HIS EXCELLENCY SENTIOR GRACA, Governor of first floor of the house of which she occupied the Macao, accompanied by the gentlemen who for a second floor, and that as she was on her way to the Embassy to Japan came over from Macan by her domicile at 8p.m. the first defendant pulled the steamship 'hite Cloud this forenoon. The her about and put his hand on her breast, using embassy is composed of H.E. the Govenor, Mr.language to her of a highly improper character. A. J. Bastos, Jr. (Secretary) and Mr. Eduardo She naturally let him have the full length of her Marques, Mr. J. L. Hare-Milner, and Lieut. tongue, when he struck her a hard blow on the Oliviera (attachés.) They leave for Yokohama occipit, the other heroes of the scissors also striking her, as well as her husband, who, hear by the steamship Oceanic to-moLow afternoon.

ing the row ushed down to her aid. Tailor No. REFERRING to the Shanghai Races a correspon- I was sent to fourteen days' hard labour, the dent writes to the Mercury as follows: hear other three being ordered to enter into personal that Mr. Ring is going to ride for Mr. Kerfoot's recognizance of $10 to conduct themselves pro It would be in-stable, consequently Azalea or their best pony perly towards the lady for a calendar month.

(which is presumed to be Azalea) has beaten Orion and Co. on the Road, and, through Orion, White Knight. The want of a rider has hitherto

ridiculously cheap, but now with this able man. Hongkong patiners with lots of land profits, &c., to invest, we shall see different odds at the lotteries."

may interest dabblers in the swindle known as the Hop Yik lottery, which is carried on here on the lines of that model of official gambling

second to none that we know of--focimen worthy

of their steel, and so were careless as to the composition of their first team; but having once learned prudence by defeat-a lesson, strangely

Arrangements have been made to publish was responsible for this whole series of dict as that of fdo de ae when in the other caused the public to let Mr. Kerfoot's stable gropriety the Manila lottery, the winning num- enough, that requires to be taught our gallant scribers in the central districts who do not receive able man unfortunately taking away his does not expose the defunct to nominal agement, and since the arrival of Mr. Kerfoot'sbers in the latter being those which take the army in almost every war it enters upon-they

their copies before FIVE D'CLOCk will oblige by at once communicating with the Manager.

The

Hongkong Telegraph

HONGKONG, Mosday, May 1, 1882.

A KEʊrew's telegram, dated London, Apill 23th, which came to-hand late on Saturday afteranon announces that the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland has resigned. There can be little doubt that

own life? To explain this circle of cir- penal consequences. cumstances which commenced with destitu- tion and ended in death, Captain THOMSETT. R.N., was 'called. He was accordingly asked by the coroner. It he had not, in his capacity as Harbour-Master, considerable experience of destitute seamen. He re- plied, "They frequently come to me and complain," which implies that he had con- | siderable experience with the class. Then

THE Overland Mail has received from the the coroner instead of asking what course

India Office the following communication with he pursued with respect to those applica-respect to the telegram of the Times Calcutta

Lord Dufferin will be the new Viceroy, and no man living is more eminently qualified for this responsible position, or could be more acceptable to the lush people.

The following observations of the Shang hai Courier on the subject of -- Vagabond Seaman," and the circumstances connected with the enquiry held on the death of the man PERRY, who hanged himself in Victoriations put this question to the witness-correspondent on the reduction of the judicial Gaol, will repay perusal -

WE hear it is in contemplation to have a rifle range near Little Hongkong, should a suitable site be obtainable; and in such event, we under- stand the men going through the annual rifle practice would be quartered in the Sanitarion now in course of construction at the Gap, which would be at a convenient distance from the range. We believe the Military Authorities have been looking out sometime for a site for a pange, to take the place of the one at Kowloon, which is not considered very suitable, we hear, and which we suppose, will be abolished in case a new range be established on this side.

sion, save that Inspector Whitehead was replaced by Inspector Fleming, but the latter gained three more points than Whitehead did at the first con-

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prizes in the Hop Yik cheat, that the lucky (7) put forth their latent strength, their calm, Buff- holder of the first prize $6000, in last month's like energy, and-conquered. At the previous drawing of the local, and evidently spurious match the Police beat the Buffs by 35 points. imitation, presented himself at the Central Station At the match on Saturday the Buffs beat the yesterday with a face almost as long as the guardians of law and order by 28 points, and this historical ladder of the Hongkong Fire Brigade, against shooting by the latter which only fell from the summit of which the daring fireman eight points short of their previous score. The did such vast execution on a recent occasion, highest total score made by the Police-at the and represented that although bolding the win- first competition, was 449 points. That made sing number, which he produced, he was unable by the Buffs on Saturday totaled 469. The to obtain a red cent of the money. We believe | Police tearn was the same as on the previous occa the lottery speculator was given the alternative of a prompt shift of pivot or a "run in." EVERY right-thinking person will admit that nove test, and, so far, his accession to die team was a "And what is the difficulty in dealing with salaries in India :-Under statute 24 and 2g Vic.,

lists have a grievance-who has not? Ouida, gain rather than a loss. The "Grand old liuffs" whose volumes have often been more than freely far outstripped their previous effort, making the They are not so considerate with sinning them." The witness replied “there is no cap. 104, section 6, the Secretary of State in

criticised, writes to the Times complaining that respectable total of 459 points out of a possible seamen in Hongkong as they are in difficulty; when they have a claim on the Council has power to fix the salatics of the judges We are officially info:med that it has been deter her latest novel, "Moths," is about to be pro. 568, as against 454 on the first occasion, an ad- Shanghai. In the former place the autho- Board of Trade they are taken care of by of the Indian High Cous. In the exercise of mined by the Home Authorities to abandon the duced upon the stage in a dramatised form. As vance of no less than 55 points. This was due rities when they have to deal with the case mis, but if they have no claim I do not re-

this power it was decided some time ago that the scheme of building the new prison on Stone she has not given her sanction to this piratical entirely to the infusion of new blood into the of a vagabond sailor generally take a lofty fieve them.” But adds Captain Tuon salaries of the Pisne julges of the Calcutta cutters' Island, and that other arrangements are

High Cours should, as respects future appoint under consideration.

course she says:-"1 beg hereby to protest most team, the total made by the new men-Color Ser- air of the matter and the unfortunate is SETT allow me to say that I think the ments, be the same as the salaries of the judges Secretary of State so far as Stone-cutters' Island robbery because in the present ridiculous state Robinson-being higher by 69 points than that This decision of the emphatically against such robbery, none the less geant Harris, and Sergeants Quinn, Duffin and treated in something the same way as the questions you are putting to me might of the other High Couits-namely, those at is concerned wilt, we think, meet with general of the copyright laws it is not one legally punish of those whom they replaced; while the total "pauper that nobody owns." It is all very more properly be put by a Commission Madras, Bombay, and. Allahabad. This would approval. The necessity for a new prison on able. I should have infinitely more respect for made by the other four, who all fired at the first well telling a forecastle hand who has been of the Government. I do not think they have reduced the salary from 30,0:5 rs to Stone-cutler's Island or elsewhere has never

a stealer of my roses, of my grapes, of my horses' match, fell short of their previous score by 14 stranded in an out-of-the-way place in the have Anything

to do

with the case 45, s.; but at the same time it was deter been apparent to us, and we trust that Lordsats, or of my cook's batterie de cuisine than 1 points. One notable falling off was that of Ser- Fast that he must be punished for being before the Court, and I do not think you mined that as judges chosen from the Civil ser- Kimberly and his advisers will decline to make have for the purloiners of my ideas and of iny highest score made in either competition, to 54, a geant Kelly, who dropped from 67 points, the without means of support and, for getting are authorised with all due respect-in vice paid 4 per cent on their salaries to provide any further provision for the off scourings of the creations. How long, I ask, as I have asked dead loss to his team of 13 points. Had he main- drunk; but then his case must not be put the questions. The question before for their annuities, thereby reducing the salary to Kwangtung province. The present gaol is quite before, will the law protect our saucepans and tained his previous shooting the Buffs would julged by the hard facts solely. but the the Court is as to the death of a man, and 43.303 rs, this later rate should be fixed for all large enough to meet all requirements if a proper our cabbages, and refure to give us any protecvidual scores, we observe that, while the highest have been much further ahead. Coming to in- circumstances that have produced those can give no evidence whatever with re-

European Puisse Judges in future (the Civil ser method is adopted aftreating the criminal classes. tion against theatrical thieving?" This indig at the first competition was 67 points out of a facts, and that surrounil the unfortunate gard to that. You can enter this down as their salaries as a contribution towards pension).subject shortly,

vants being exempted from any percentage on We shall have something moro to say on thisnant and pithy protest has been uttered in leas possible 84, the highest at the contest on Satur man. In Shanghai this is generally done.

forcible language by lesser powers in the literary day was only 64 points, made by Inspector a protost," The Coroner apparently Under the rates intended to open to them mote

Thomson. Two scores of 63 points werd at and in dealing with sailors' casus, the took no notice of this outburst of dignity, extensive employment in Indio, natives, while As will be seen by an advertisement in another world for years. still echo answers, "How long,

tained, by a new man, Sergeant Robinson of the Buffs, and one by Sergeant Butlin of the authorities, more particularly the British for he put this pertinent question When appointed to be judges, will receive two-thirds of column the Italian Opera Company will give an and how long?" and American, lean on the side of mercy do you, relieve a

extra special performance on Thursday evening,

Police, 63 the destitute seaman"? this salmy,

the 4th instant, for the benefit of Signor Corti, SAYS the Melbourne Herald-The Scots casion, and may be considered one of the Palice Father than on that of indiscriminating Captain, Tuonsert replied "if he has a THE prospects, says the Army and Navy when Ricci's famous comic opera, "Crispino e Church, Collins Street, Melbourne, was on Mon- team's best men. Color Sergeant Meredith of They take into account the claim against the Board of Trade I relieve Gazette, are not very bright for infant.y subalia Comare will be produced. Signor Cori is a day (March 6th) the scene of a fashionable wed. the Buffs failed to maintain his previous good score of 64, and, as we have already said, Ser cireuinstances that distinguish the case of him, but if he has no claim, I do not. Iterns. There are now 148 superameraty cap hard working, conscientious artiste, and pains-ding. The church was crowded to excess, the geant Kelly fell woefully behind, Inspector The Orley, if we are not mistaken, has a much a sailor who sins through destitution, and should wish you also to put down that Itains to be absorbed. In only eight regiments taking vocalist, who has undoubted claims to audience consisting mostly of the fair sex. the ordinary vagrant that is so often pu- use my own discretion in relieving seamen, has the catablishment been reduced to its proper public support. The members of the Company bride was Miss Marie Carandini, daughter of better record as a shootist than either of the last two matches has given him. He must nished at home for having no means of and if I go beyond my powers I have to proportions-viz., in the Liverpool (B), Lan- are giving their services on this occasion out of Madame Carandini, a lady who is well and put himself together for the next tussle in

cashire Fusiliers (20th), East Surrey (31st and They also bear in mind the pay up." In answer to the further quesynth), West Riding (33rd and 76th), East Esso compliment to their late manager, and as the favourably known in the musical world. The hooting off the tio on Saturday. One con

ex-impresario has had rather hard times lately, bridegroom was Mr. Robert Walter Wilson, stock

upon us by the results of Satur friendless and hopeless position of a sea- tion.-"In the case of a deserter you grant | (44th and 56th), Middlesex (57th and 77th), York it is to be hoped that the Hongkong public will † and station agent, from Queensland. The brides-day's firing is, that if the Police look to be suc- The no relief-Captain THONSETT stated." and Lancaster (6gth-and-B4th), and Cameron. rally round the worthy veteran, and give him a maids were Miss Ida Palmer, Miss Emily Pai- cenful in any future shooting matches with the Buffs, they will-have-to-go in for earnest and officials in Hongkong rarely act in this "The whole matter of the Board of Trade Highlanders (79th), seventeen regiments have, bumper benefit. We understand that Signor mer, Miss Parker, and Miss Turner. Mr. Gilbert diligent practice, and it might not be amiss [[". manner; they look solely at the offence, Expenditure is at my personal discretion, however, only one captain to absorb, vis, the Hoflich will defray the entire cast of the perfarm-Wilson, of Brisbane, the bridegroom's brother, following the example set them by their opponents not the causes, for which they are respon- and I relleva them or not as I think fit. Devonshire (11th), Leinster (17th), Scottish Rifles ance, so that the whole of the proceeds will godreases of the very palest shade of duck-egg tean. By no other means, we conceive, will

The bridesmaids wore they infused a "wee bit new sible, that produced it; and after the erring The coroner next asked "What is done (26th and goth), Gloucester (28th and 61st), Corn to the beneficiairà.

green The underaklits, were of pale pink; gonists of Saturday. It affords us sincere plea they be able to vanquish their formidable anta sailor, or destitute has left the court either with regard to foreign seamen? Captain (37th and 67th), south Lancashire (40th and 82nd, THE Italian Opera Company repeated Rossini's duck-cgg green Gainsbought here and pearls, wall Light Infantry (32nd and 46th), Hampshire

sure to see the champlons of the two mighty to go to gaol, or to return to his former ToмSETT declined to answer this question Oxfordshire Ligist Infantry (43rd and 52nd), Derby- ever popular "Il Barbiere di Siviglia" before a pale pink, soft pale pink feathers and pearls; powers of the State, the civil and the military, needy condition, they care not what bepoint blank saying, "As I told you before,

shire (45th and 95th), North Lancashire (47th and large and appreciative audience on Saturday pale pink gloves; each bridesmaid wearing a thus brought into friendly and beneficial rivalry comes of him.

and we it will tend to cement the bord of

hope He is not to them un Mr. Coroner, I protest against any inquiry 81st), Royal West Kent (goth and 97th), South York night. The cast of characters was identical with costly brooch and bouquet, the gift of the pauvre diable qui s'a pas le sou, but a person by a coroner's inquest to examine into the shire (51st and 105), shropshire (53rd and 8gth), that of the former representation, and the per bridegroom. Mrs. Palmer, sister of the bride, who has no right to be distressed and had manner in which I conduct my duties." As Manchester (63rd and goth), North Staffordshire formance proved equally successful. Signora wore a very elegant purple velvet train over better keep out of the road of the police. he persisted in his refusal to answer the (64th and 98th), Royal Irish Rifles (83rd and 86th), Silini was a most fascinating Rosina, both her pale lavender satin, elegantly trimmed with, As a matter of justice it may be right question, the coroner adjourned the enquiry Royal Dublin Fusiliers (102nd and 103rd). Some acting and singing being well nigh perfect. "Una lace; an elegant bonnet of the two colours beat enough to sternly reprimand a deserter for a week. Considering that one of the regiments have three, four, five, and as many as

voce poco fa "as usual, elicited most enthusiastic tifully blended with pansíci. Madama Caran or a destitute for his, conduct and sen-objects of the enquiry was to ascertain the six captains to be got rid of before there is any applause, this chaiming aria being sung in the dini wore a gorgeous dress of dark green gros tence him to fourteen days imprison-primary circumstances that lead to the prospect for the unfortunate Junior rank some Signora's best style. Signora Bertolini gained grain silk, handsomely trimmed with satin; bon ment for the offence, which is generally death of deceased, the conduct of Captain for it is scarcely likely that young officers will be able xendering of the well known. "Sempre gridi, ornamenta of dead gold. The bride wore a hand-dy......

means ought to be found for removing the block, the suffrages of the whole house by her admir-net, old gold, with pale pink feather; handsome drunkenness, with which he is charged, THOMSETT on this occasion is of a very satisfied with their lot where their chances of &e and Signor Corti was equally successful in some grosgrain silk of the palest cream, elegantly Bergt. Quan but the question is what is to be done with doubtful, if not reprehensible character, promotion are so very remote. There are still "La Calumnia." Almaviva found a dashing made; veil beautifully trimmed with old point, Sergt. Inst. of Mastery Bilia, him after he comes out of prison. The His refusal to answer these necessary ques- tome 100 adjutants serving with the Auxiliary representative in Signor Vanzetti, who was in an elegant wreath of orange blossom on a simple Sert, Robinson answer is pretty plain-Drift from bad to tions and the tone of that refusal, placed Forces under the old regulations. Every induce capital voice; and of Signor Ciocci's Figaro we coiffure head, and an elegant diamond necklace worse and become an incorrigible loafer. him in a most unfavourable light, and if the ment should be offered to these officers to take need only say that it was everything that could and cross, the gift of the bridegroom, completed It is this question which is considered by odium of the whole affair is laid on his de- retirement at once, so as to relieve the block be desired. Signor Patierno was an efficient Dr, the beautiful costume. The ceremony, which the authorities here and which tw powerspartment, and if his conduct in dealing with that it is a mast serious matter when promotion Fiorelle. The performers were frequently an- Charles Strong. The bouquets were got up to which exists in tlic Ling, for it must be admitted Bartolo, and Signat Brunetti a painstaking was very impressive, was performed by the Rev. that be" in Hongkong completely Ignore; cases similar to this one which ended so un-

in the junior ranks of the army is virtually at a plauded during the representation, and called good style, especially the bride's, who had splen. Inspector Quincy for they seem to think they have done fortunately, be regarded as harsh, inconsid- standstill for a year or more, and no stoneshould before the curtain at the end of the last act did bouquet paper trimmed with white silk, orange their only duty in relegating the culprit, to crate, and unfeeling, he has no one to blame be left ustumed in order to bring about a more Signor Cattance conducted with bis customary blossom, swan's down and lace, prepared by H.B.M.'s gaol. The ovils of the heartless but himself. His attitudo on this accasion | healthy state of affairs,

ability,

harshness.

support.

man left here without any means.

the best man.

Scott and Sona.

forced

union, and foster the kindly feelings, which should always subsist between them. Lieutenant Foster, the Instructor of Musketry, was present looking after the Buffs, avho were captained by Sergeant Major Cleeson, while Sergeant Robertson coached the Police, though get to success, which, although they may deserve, it is not given to feeble mortals to command. We append the scores

Bergt. Dulha_g

Cr. Bergt. Harris

BUFFS,

Cr. Sergt. Merelish...

Boyd, ooyda, too yıla. Total (Beven shots it such distance)

Da

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POLICE

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Inspector Orley... -Sergeant-Pullinn -

Inspector Thomson ................. P. BicKay

Instur Pening PC, Gaver

Sings Robertson

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