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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 1882.

efforts of the dramatic critic of the China Mail are inferior to those of the late Wii-

LIAM SHAKESPERE. Mr. BANDMASN is a

corner of the world; and while we again felt the thrill of delight at the words of the great Magician, and realised once more that richness of imagery that "light of great actor-probably the greatest actor heaven so peculiar to his incomparable that has ever visited China, although that language, the sense of refreshing seemed' is by no means certain--and his great somehow to redound to the credit of the abilities will ever command their due meed of attention and respect. We are celebrated tragedian who had thus ren- dered possible the revival of early and intimately acquainted with his drama- pleasant associations." The Cooli hastic career, and have seen him under struck out a path is descriptive word various auspices, and in many different it is no doubt parts. We are perfectly acquainted with painting for himself. cheering to have the household word of his true position in the galaxy of stars in the Divine William adequately spoken, the theatrical firmament, a position, so far and to have his pre-eminently natural and as the English stage is concerned, which searching thoughts (whatever that phrase only one other foreigner--the late CHARLES may mean) worthily revealed to the mental ECHTER-bas over equailes, and which vision' in this far off corner of the work, reflects great credit on Mr. BANDMANN's We are glad to know that this heaven-perseverance and energy, Without genuis no man could have attaineri the celebrity horn critic felt a thrill of delight at the words of the great Magician (whether and position in the profession which are this BARDMANN or Shakespere is alluded to here gentleman's. seems dubious; hut what in the name of

all that's wonderful can he mean by say ing that "the sense of refreshing seemed somehow to redounál to the credit of the celebrated tragedian who had thus ren-

THE attention of the police is directed to the fol- | judged from too high a standpoint, but assured lowing true story. At noon to-day a licensed the public that they would do their utmost streets obstructionist, No. 351, knocked down a poor old China woman, who was crossing the street opposite Kelly and Walshe's sters. She was knocked under the wheel of the 'ricksha, and cut rather severely as traces of blood were left on the ground. The obstructionist, instead of assisting the poor old woman to her feel, deliberately attempted to drag the vehicle aver her prostrate hody, but failing in this backed his hicksha and made off at his best pace, A crowd was collected, but no attempt was made to stop the coolic. When all was over a Sikh Constable appeared on the scene

to give satisfaction. We can of course under stand that it would be impossible to bring a first class dramatic company to the Far East with any prospects of a financial success, and can only say that, and the advent of the Bandmann Combination not been heralded with such a flourish of trumpets, our criticism of their ap pearance in Hamlet would have been of a much - less sweeping character. We will even go farther than this, as, although our remarks in the light of a dramatic criticism, were amply justified, there

SAYS the Overland, Mail of April 28th The perplexing and often-asked question, "What are necessaries ?" was asked again for the thousand and first time in the Cominon Pleas Court last Saturday. The defendant in a suit then beard was a lively young gentleman named Robertson, who seems early to have acquired a taste for horse-flesh, and who, at eighteen or nineteen years of age, kept about fifteen horses, which were principally distinguished for the names bestowed upon them by their owner, some of them being named after the Evangelists, but others after less reputable characters, such as Pontius Pilate, Barablas, ani Judas Iscariot. The saddler of this youthful and humorous sybarite sued him for rather more than food, for gouts supplied, and for the defemlant there were three pleas, the most important of which was that the goods supplied could not be regarded as necessaries for a person who was technically an infant. Just as there is a good deal of "confused eating in a sheep's head, so there is a good reports the withdrawal by Mr. Trescott of the respects were quite unprepared to do justice to deal of confused inaterial for argument in such a plea, but unfortunately on Saturday a compro- mise left the British spendthrift and the British tradesman still in doubt as to the limits of safe purchase and sale. Neither would be worse for

a good lesson.

MADAME NILSSON-ROUZACD has received the following letter from the King of Sweden, dated Runzad, am sure that you have not doubted

and grufily instructed the injured woman to move one. This should be seen into, as affairs of similar nature are almost of daily occurrence. We take the following from the single Brazilian Tirs of March 15th, -"A Valparaiso telegram

offer of United States suediation, the Chilian Government refusing to modify the demand for territorial compensation-viz., perpeisial cession of the territory of Tampaca, and temporary occli- an indemnity of $30,000,000, and meantime, right pation of that of Moquegua until Pers had paid to half of the guano exported, the other half to go to the creditors of Peru. By a messenger

from Ica it is known that Caceres beat the united

were circumstances connected with the poor show made by various members of the company, which, had they been known to us, would most certainly have induced us to make far greater

allowances than we did, for all shortcomings. Most of the artists were suffering from sea-sick- ness and the effects of their voyage, and in other

the various roles. That these, and other causes which we need not dilate upon, prevented them from doing themselves justice was amply shown by the general improvement visible in last night's

prunounced as a fairly satisfactory representa. tion of a very difficult comedy. performance, which, taken altogether, musi be

It will thus be seen that we are ready to give praise where it is due; to treat Mr. BASUMASS, and all other artists who solicit publie patronage according to their deserts. But we decline to write dered possible the revival of early and lying, fulstane flattery to please anybody. from Christiana:- Dear Madame Nilsson- forces of Mas and Paniza at Ayaculo and cap. finelex of the working of his mind, and reflects as

We can neither be bribed or intimidated pleasant associations"? What in Hea-

a single instant of the very sincere sympathy 1 to barter our independence and self ven's name is the sense of reficshing A

have in the cruel trial which has fallen on you. We are ready to admit that a fair criti-respect. The China Mail is at liberty to

"cadge" for patronage and curry favor. The news reached me very late owing to my cism of a "star" can only be made by

journey to Christiana, and when at length I heard of the death of your husband it was too late to comparing him with other great actors, so as it thinks hest; but on every possible occa- that the Special Chair Coolie of our evening sion where truth and the freedom of the telegraph, and I preferred waiting till I could contemporary is perfectly justified in compress are sacrifice:l through ignorance, or properly write a letter in your great and natural paring --so far as any fair comparision cam for self interest, we will not remain silent.afiction without being obtrusive: Dear Madam be instituted the Hamlet of Mr. BAND- We will not permit the public to be hood-Nilsson, I was much distressed when I read the MANS with that of LENRY IRVING. It must winker, where their interests are in any circumstances which led to your terrible misfor-zilian exhibits, and general service, Major Girard dement is of course a leading feature in Mr.

God alone can give you strength of mind way'concerned.

and body to bear up against such a trial; but he will give it you, I hm ecitain, and you have my sincerest wishes for your future. You are yet young and in full possession of the great artistic qualities which have founded and justify your renown. You will find consulation in work, and your very sorrow, by the help of God, may con- tribute to the development of your genius. You may long, very long, I hope, reunie the great artist who honours the country which gave you birth. It is not so much in my character at King of that country as an amateur, and above this. Yes, rely on these sentiments on my part, and believe me, your ever affectionate Oscar"-

however forcibly strike any student of Communications intended for publication must be accompanied by the name and address of the SHAKESPERE and all who admire, or know writers, not necessarily for publication; but as anything of the histrionic art, that the com evidence of good faith.

Whilst the columns of the Hongkong Tele-parison drawn by the China Mail critic He- graph will always be open forthe fair discussion by co. espulents of all questions affecting public interests, it must be distinctly understood that the Editor dues not in any way hold himself res- ponsible for opinions thus expressed,

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LOCAL AND GENERAL. Tur regular monthly meeting of United Service Lodge, No. 1341, will be held in Freemason's Hall, Zetland Street, this evening, at 8 o'clock

tween the two great actors above named, is inconsistent, and conspicuously devoid of common sense. There can be no man- precisely, ner of doubt that the Hamlet of HENRYTHERI was the usual muster of unlicensed avthe impersonation noted for sub-haskers and no light or pass gentry before the blety and fine metaphysical discernment of Magistrate this morning. Nominal fines were conception, and characterised by quiet in-imposed.

lanc.

delicate touches which characterised Phelp's

scene with Antonio and Bassanio Mr. Bandmann

than THREE O'CLOCK so as not to retard theellectual culture, andthorough consistency CHARLES MURRAY, described as of England, all as your friend, dat 1 do not hesitate to say lowlands of the province of Rio Janeiro continus despised race towards the proud Venetians. In

--is far and away the finest representation though the name would indicate that Murray TO SUBSCRIBERS. .

of the character seen since the palmy days comes from north of the Tweed, a private in the Arrangements have been made to publish

of the elder Kean. No living tragedian-"Buffs", was charged before Mr. Wodehouse The Hongkong Telegraph daily'at 4 P.M. Sub

with being drunk and refusing to pay chair hire.ON the subject of the Bill of Sale Amendment scribers in the central districts who do no: receive Edwin Booth alone excepted--has even ap-Defendant admitted the drunk and was dis- Act a correspondent whites as follows to the their copies before FILE CUCK will oblige by.proached the Prince of Denmark as played charged on agreeing to settle with the chair by England's finest actor. The writer in the China Mail saysHERR BANDMANN'S CON-

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HONGKONG, THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 1882.

......

THE Special Chair Coolie of our evening con- temporary has again come out of his shell, After coming to such hopeless grief in the musical line-rate his notice on the amateur concert held in the City Hall on the 1st

coolic.

Tue Fremdenblatt, the organ of the Vienna

taking place on Saturday evening next, between the hours of eight and nine o'clock. All preli- minaries were satisfactorily arranged, scorers, julges and unpire being elected by the unani- mous voice of the competitors.

London Daily News-This Act has passed through Committee, and will doubtless in a few more months become law, but surely those who are responsible for the proposed alterations in the present Act can know little of what was required to remedy existing evils, or they must have been badly advised. One important alteration is that no bill of sale shall be valid when the sum lent shall be less than 50%. The effect of this will be that thousands of well-intentioned persons who are temporarily embarrassed for smaller_sung than 50%, will be debarred from raising the money, and if threatened with county court or other executions must either take their goods to the pawnbroker or see them swept off. Whereas by being able to obtain a loan on equitable terms they might recover themselves. Without ad vocating very small loans, such as 57 or tol, ! think the Legislature might wisely have fixed the limit at 207. I will not enter upon the many other proposed alterations, suffice it to say that practically, the effect of the bankruptcy clause alone will be almost to extinguish bills of sale, as the security to the lender will now be very slight indeed. Many persons will say So much the better;" but there always were and always will be borrowers, and I contend that an Act quight have been framed which would have given pro- tection to the borrower without so greally jeo parlising the security of the lender.

a few other respects we might find fault, In

such a great actor we

Can't forgive the paltry arte

By which he makes his way to shallow hearts; Mere pieces (finesse, traps for applause. Avaunt, unnatural suarı,-affected paure,"

Still, taken as a whole, Mr. Handriann's Shylock is a histrionic as well as an intellectual triumph, worthy of the actor's fame.

Mr. Bandnann's Shylock is unquestionably u tine performance-probably the finest of all his Shakesperean impersonations. His face is the tured both leaders. It is said that he has signislainly as in a mirror, the character of the cruci, fied to the United States Minister his willingness tricky Jew. However, Mr. Bandmann's concep- in recognize the new organization, being in favour tion is not the more type of cruel, unscrupulous of peace. Telegrams from Buchos Ayres an

greed so long recognised as the traditional Shylock. nounce that the insurance comparies there have

The pride and meditative individuality of race declined, owing to the defective fire service of

are strong points with Mr. Bandmana; and the delineation of domestic passioh, and burning that city, to insure the exhibits of the Interna

hatred of all Christians when the Jew learns tional Exhibition in Buenos Ayres. in conse

of the loss of his daughter and his quence, the Brazilian Government has decided on sending thither, for the protection of the Bra:

The tragical ducats, are splendidly handled.

with 16 men of the Bombeiros and proper appa-Bandmann's Shylock. In the trial scene where ratus. General Maximo Santos's election as

the undying hate and fanatical ferocity of the Fresident of Uruguay was effected for four years Jew are seen at their worst, the, actor rises to by a majority of 45 out of 50. Four of the rest voted for one year and the ether for the comple- the situation, and the result is most im tion of Dr. Vidal's term. The Uruguayan Co-pressive. Of course there are imperfections vernment, in consequence of the numerous reclain the impersonation. We miss those sub mations against pressing. Brazilian citizens into the Army, has ordered that no foreign citizens Shylock, and which in the hands of Irving have shall be enlisted unless by a contract acknowled to such unparalleled successes. In the first tedged before a consul of his nation. Harrowing fails to show that cringing servility which we accounts of the loss of life, and of the complete consider in keeping with the positions of the impoverishment of thousands of families in the to come to hand, and the Emperor has opened the subscription for the relief of these unfortun ates with the gift of $6,con. ACCORDING to the Overland Mail Mehemed Ruschdi Pasha, the ex-Grand Vizier, who died the other day in poverty and bacishment, was of

Miss Beaudet's Portin was a pleasing imper- humble parentage, like so many cininent Turkish dignitaries, and owed his original start in life to somation, especially noteworthy for its womanly the following curious incident. When he was a grace. Entering thoroughly into the spirit of the young infantry corporal, in the days of Sultan part the young actress fairly realised a most in- Mahmoud, some ladies of the Imperial Hare, telligent conception. In the trial scene Miss while shopping in Pera, one morning, after their Beaudet's acting was worthy of high commenda. wont, were greatly attracted by the quaint antics tion, and her impassioned delivery of the famous

fa monkey capering at a window of the Grande lines ixeginning:- Rue. On their return to the palace'they besought their lord so importunately to give them the animal for a pet, that His Majesty ordered one of the household to procure it for them without delay. This official, however, finding upon inquiry that the ape belonged to a Freneli subject, hesitated to take possession of it. Sultan Mahmoud was an unflinching stickler for the capitulations, and upon being referred to in the matter, at once commanded that negotiations should be opened with the monkey's proprietor for its purchase. Not a soul in the Imperial household understood French; but the ladies were impatient to possess the object of their hearts' desire, and worried the Sultan accordingly. What was to be done? All

and promising actress. The minor characters of a sudden a happy thought struck the Chief Imam, who had by accident noticed a young cor- poral of the Palace guard some days previously were much better filled than on the previous studying a French vocabulary while on duty. evening. Mr. D'Orsay Ogden was everything Mehemed Ruschdi was sent for, and, having been that could be desired a Bassanio, drcesing the entrusted with plenary powers to deal with the part well, and showing a thorough appreciation mockey-owning Giaour, acquitted himself so suc of its various requirements. Mr. R. J. Inmann to reward him in person, and caused him to be personation of the volatile Gratinng, and Mr, cessfully of his mission that Mahmoud resolved deserves a word of praise for his very spirited im summoned to the, Presence. "Thou hast done O'Brien as Antonio, and Messrs. Arnold and well, my son," said the Khalifch, a Mehemed Russell as Lorenzo and Launcelot also did fairly

the the 19th May, of Kad uger, Amy, the wie of R. 1. Aception of Hamlet comes to us as a mixture Foreign Office, speaking in reference to Egypt, of the refined and robust; and we must

says "At the present moment, even the Dicta- frankly confess that, although IRVING may torship of Arabi lley would be preferable in the give to the great role a greater consistency certain anarchy which would follow his removal. than Basusanx seems to do, his representa | The consequences of his removal would lead to a tion in some points falls short of that of his conflict which, for the present, every European Anglo-German-rival In-refinement, Mr.Power would desire above all things to avoid.” HANDMANN's Hamlet is almost equal to that THE competitors for the Silver Cup, presented by of IRVING; in physique and presence Mr. Colonet ike Austin for competition amongst the BANDMANN has decidedly the advantage of Amateur Marksmen of Hongkong, met last even- the two tragedians; and in declamationing at right o'clock and decided on the firing and in power of naturally delineating pas. sion we think BANDMANN will maintain his own with the greatest erelit? Those who know anything at all of the matter are well aware that the points in Mr. Basu- May's Hamlet, which the Special ChairYE AKUI, Maha Afuk, Leung Afuk, Wong Alum, Croc praises, his robust conception, fierce drama, and now poses as a dramatic critic. declamation and physique-are actually The Special Chair Coolie possesses an un- the tragedian's greatest weakness. limited amount of what is vulgarly termed needs no experienced critic to convince "check; "sp much in fact, that we are not playgoers that Mr. IRVING's slight quite certain whether brazen impudence and graceful figure is far more like or gross ignorance is the predominant the young Prince of Denmark, the quiet feature in his composition. He went to the City Hall the other alght to witness HER BANDMANN'S Hamlet, and he gives the thrice blessed roaders of the China Mail the benefit of his critical tastes, and vast experience. As the Special Chair Coolie is an ignorant impostor, it pleases our many excellences would otherwise have for the complainant stated that the parties bad officials, and here we had to wait some time, in Ruschdi prostrated himself on the carpet at his

inst he has abandoned music for the

It

student and philosopher, than are the gigantle proportions of HERK RANDMANS. in fact the German actors's physique, and his noisy, declamatory style, have hitherto prevented the impersonation front taking the high place in dramatic art which its

The quality of Mercy is not strained: It droppedli, ex illo gentle rain from heaven" Up the place beneath."

are evidence of high plocutionary powers. In the last act Miss Beaudet proved herself a versa- tile comedy actress of exceptional ability, and fairly gained the approbation of the audience. Miss Nelle Ferguson doubled the characters of jessica, Shylock's daughter, and Nerissa, Portia, and in both fairly companion to achieved all she attempted. As Jessica she had very little to do, but that little she did well, whilst as the sprightly Nerissa she gave a very bright and natural comedy sketch. Miss Fergusson is apparently very young and inex- perienced; but she is undoubtedly a very pleasing

well.

Mak Achui, and Wong Atuk, boiler makers in the canplay of the Hongkong and Whampoa Dock Company, were charged with assaulting Nowis Khan, Netter Alli, and Mahomed Alli, watchimen at the Cosmopolitan Dock, remanded from the 4th instant, were again before Mr. Wodehouse this morning. The defendants were bound over in the sum of five dollars each to be of good behaviour for the next four weeks. ROBERT HOWARD and William Dyer, scames of MR. I. F. Short, of Bloemendaal, near Capetown, the British baik. Still l'arer, charged with no has written a description of an interview, he was saulting Andrew McCord, the steward of the hind with Cetewayo. He says: "A quick walk above ship white on the passage out, remanded through Bloemendaal soon brought us to the from the 3rd instant, were up before Mr. Thom- captive King's residence at Oude Malen. We sett this morning. Mr. Caldwell who appeared were received in the visitors' room by one of the

The comedy was satisfactorily dressed, but the leet; "I will recompense thee with 5,000 plastres been brought together and bad arranged, as

consequence of other visitors being with the

scenery and stage effects were simply awful, whichever thou wilt. Choose for thyself?" The

Hall properties, there is no reason why Mr. commences his critique (?) with a glaring BAXMANN's 'Hamlet has utterly failed to committed, that his client would withdraw the were standing and walking about with very

chose the promotion offered to him. Such was mis-statement, in asserting that HERR attract, simply on account of its possessing charge. Mr. Thomsett accordingly dismissed clothing on. They were very inquisitive, examin-young soldier without an instant's hesitation sent a most effective mise en scène with the City ing narrowly all we had on. They seem to be, the commencement of a career that culminated Bandinann should not, by exercising a slight BADMASN is the first high class tragedian certain doubtful attributes which the China the summons.

like most people, fond of money. I being rather in his occupancy of the highest office in the Otto-amount of care, be able to do the same. We that has ever visited this Colony. Has the Macritic, in his ignorance and folly, wouldA MEMPHIS "darkey.". stole a mule not long

man Empire. Coolie ever heard of Mr. BooтHLove FAIR- lead us to believe are evidence of histrionic ago, in payment of wages which he could not tall, one of them signified that he would like to Clovan, a gentleman who appeared at the genius, No person in the world is better collect from the owner. Upon being arrested he sent for a lawyer who had saved him from prison City Hall in several scenes from Hamlet acquainted with these facts, than Hear

once before when the law was after him for about three years ago? We presume he BANDANN himself. He has experienced stealing bed-clothes, The lawyer reminded his We will not follow the China Mail oracio quondam client that a fee was still due for ser- vices in the bed-clothes case, and refused to help in London in Shakesperean works than through the dreary waste of words, which him- further until that was paid, "Why, boss,"

humour to have a few moments amusement warranted. In cultivated circles in Eng

at his expense on affairs draniatic. He land and America, it is no secret that Mr. both sides were at fault when the assault was King. Being a very hot day several of the chiefs or the rank of bimbashi (major) in my aring. As the Italian Opera Company were able to pre-

has not, and therefore Inform him that Mr. their bitter truths. FAIKCLOVOR achieved far greater successes

little

measure his height with me. Being confident that he was taller, he seemed very bright, but upon being told the reverse the pour follow walked away with a downcast look. They are all fine, well-made men, without one exception. By this time, the visitors having come out, we were met by Mr. Samuelson, the interpreter, who introduced us to the King. I was very much struck at first exclaimed the disconsolate darkey, in a last

at his prodigious size and muscular strength, bis attempt to touch the layer's heart, "I stole dat frame being well-made and possessing great mule specially to sell him and pay you." At last power. He was sitting in his chair, attired in a accounts he was still without a legal adviser. 'suit of navy-blue serge, and wearing on his head an embroidered smoking cap. He was looking MAN AFUN, a scaman, was charged before Mc. Wodehouse this morning with stealing twenty rather downcast Inquiring after his health, be dollars in silver, and clothing of the value of said it was pretty good; but he was not well, and eight dollars, the property of Fung Acheung and never would be until back in Zululand. He

"THE MERCHANT OF VENICE" AT THE CITY HALL.

The landmann Combination made their se

cond appearance in Hongkeng at the Theatre Royal, last night, în Shakespere's famous comedy, "The Merchant of Venice." The attendance, although a fairly good one, was scarcely so large as on the previous evening The orchestra was again untenanted, the arrangements made by the management with a pianist having for the second time unfortunately fallen through at the last moment. Although the audience were the suffer

ers it would be unfair to attribute all the blame

have a local scene painter well up to his work, who would be a valuable acquisition to the stage management. Taken as a whole "The Merchant of Venice" may be described as a successful performance, and it was certainly appreciated by the audience.

We understand that the next performance will

be given on Saturday night, when "Narcisse" will be produced.

THE ENGLISH MAIL.

The P. and O. S. N. Co.'s steamier Kaisar-i- Hind, Captain J. C. Babot, with the English noon. The following.ktems are taken from the mail of the 5th ulto, arrived in harbour this fore

No further authentic news has been received

as to the mysterious disappearance of Mr. Suzuki,

of

the Japanese. Legation, in Paris, which was reported in our last issue.

Messrs. A and J. Inglis, of Glasgow, are about

Mr. BANDMANN ever dreamt of. Mr. FAR- constitute his criticism of HERR BANDMANN'S CLOUGH played Petruchio in the charming Hamlet. Let us briefly say that it gives comedy, Taming of the Shrew, at the us pleasure to be able to confirm a great Globe Theatre, under Miss ALLEVNE's deal of what is written in praise of our management, some ten or eleven years distinguished visitor. We agree with the ago, for sixty consecutive times, the longest opinion that "Mr. BasDMANN's Hamlet was run this comedy has ever had. He also a really fine and powerful impersonation,” played Macbeth at the Lyceum in E. T. and although we are not disposed to con- Sara's time with a good deal of success, cede that it was "thoroughly natural," Fang Chun seamen of junk number 2,116. seemed pleased at the idea of going to England for this omission to Mr. Bandmana. Pianists had London and China Express of May 5th:-

The defendant was noticed going into the because he should see the Queen, and he was been engaged both for Hamlet, and the Merchant and was most favourably received in Ham- there can be no doubt of its being highly main hold of complainant's junk this morning certain that lady would soon give him an order of Venice, but for some unexplained reason failed Jet, Richard III, and other Shakesperean artistic. But when the critic commits him about three o'clock, and being followed after to return his own country. He was afraid the on both nights to fulfil their engagements, without roles. We are not wishing to detract from self to the opinion that Mr. BANDANN'S took refuge by jumping overboard with the sea voyage would not agree with him, as he was giving notice of their intention to stay away from Mr. BANDANN's abilities or reputation; we. Hamlet, "independent in its cenception, is money and the clothes. Fung Chun, one of the very sick coming down from Natal. He says the theatre. Such conduct as this cannot be too simply desire to show the consummate as true to the great author's meaning complainants, followed sult by also jumping into that John Dunn is not the man to rule Zululand severely reprobated, and we ate sorry to think ignorance of the critic-heaven save the all round as any that has yet been the water, the thief being eventually collared. and its people. He was degrading, his people by that we have professional musicians in Hongkong mark-of our evening contemporary, given to the world” are really Defendant stated that he went to the held to doing so. Sometimes his old friend Langala so little acquainted with what they owe to them "It is no slight pleasure says the Special compelled to protest against such reck-get some rice and when he heard complainants balilit pays him a visit from Ucht Flught, and selves and to the public.

Our taske in criticising last night's performance Chair Coolie to have had the household less, audacious, and mischievous state- call out, he jumped into the water as he was it is a contrast to see them as they sit the one

is a much lighter and far more agreeable one instant. afraid of being beaten, complainants having said an old man who has been in captivity about

His Excellency Chên Ta-jen, the Chinese Min- words of the "Divine William" adequately ments. Mr. BANDMANN's Hamlet is as much he stole something. Man Afun was treated to nine years, the other hale and hearty," At the than our review of Hamlet. Mr. Bandmann,

arrival here and departure from we announced spoken, and to have seen his pre-eminently | Inferior to that of HENRY IRVINO, EDWIN six month's hard labor, so for that period he will close of his interview Mr. Short presented a when called before the curtain at the end of the ister to the United States, Peru, and Spain, whose ourth act, in a few well chosen words, frankly last week, with his sulte, are staying at the Grand natural but searching thoughts worthily Boorn, BARRY SULLIVAN, SALVINI, and se- have his rice taken to him instead of having to silver snuffbox to Cetewayo, who seemed much revealed to the mental vision, in this far-off veral other great actors, as the literary search the holds of junks for the same.

pleased with the glit.

explained that his company was not, to be Hotel in Paris:

We

to lay down a new paddle-wheel river steamer

for the China Merchants Steam Navigation Com pany. She is to possess high speed on a shallow The appeal in the action of the Heckung and draft. the Lapwing collision case, by which our readers will remember the Hochung was sunk, is fixed. to come on before the Privy Council on the oth