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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1882.

THE American ship Phineas Pendleton will un- dock at Kowloon this afternoon, giving place to the steamer Thales. The Coptic will undock, and the Spanish steamer Foloane will dock at Sam-shui-po to-morrow.

A CONTEMPORARY suggestively points out that the Victòria Cross-the special decoration for personal valour under fire in the British army has occasionally been won by a lord, but never by a Prince of the blood.

on hearing of the massacre of Englishmen by the artful Arabi, exclalined: "Mamma; my country calls To Arms-I must away, Just hold me ap light and let me at them" Mamma; con pasionate: "Stay, my son, thou must not go those horrid people will knock you down, and dirty all your good clothes; and, perhaps, stick things into you." Albert Edward, as he sorrowfully un- locks his armour: "Mal thou hast saved Egypt, but lost thy son-go down and get me the comèd

says the correspondent of a provincial journal, which is too good to be lost. About six weeks ago a distinguished Chinaman was travelling in this country, but, like most celestials, he had but a faint idea of men'and manners in England. He had no chaperone, as some of these gen- tlemen have, but in course of time he found his way to the House of Commons, and he sent in his card to Mr. Bright. The ex-Chancellor of the Duchy at once responded to the call, and in the course of conversation, which was conducted--beef-and-pickles," in English, for the Celestial was a good English scholar, Mr. Bright asked of him, "How did you know me ?". The Celestial confessed that his knowledge of the "Tribune of the People" was was derived from the effigy in Madanie Tus-

up, these persons were not sharp enough

SAYS the Morning Call of Sept. 6th-England | I HEARD a story the other night anent Me. Bright, | THE Sydney Bulletin says that Albert Edward, and the United States have two friendly matches in to see that they were being made the dupes of the most skilful set of man stealers and

the course of the present month, in which the re- slave dealers that for a long time have

presentatives of the two nations will contend for supremacy. The first is the international rifle appeared in the history of the world.

match which takes place at Creedmoor, between BELCHER'S cheery voice, and Cum CóOK'S

a team of twelve British Volunteers and an hoarse bass were heard, of course, in the

American tear, and the second a rowing match, chorus, They had come to San Francisco,

between the Hillsdales and the Thames Four spent an evening in Chinatown, and in that

oared Crew. The latter match is now attracting brief period reached conclusions on the

the more attention on account of the disinclina Chinese question totally at variance with

tion-manifested-by-British oarsmen-to-meet the Hillsdales. This disinclination is not supposed those which, after a quarter of a century

to arise from a fear of the result so much as of earnest study, our people had deliberate ly formed. There was a coarse insolence

from a fastidiousness on the part of the British amateurs in respect to matching themselves in the newspapers, which echoed their

against a crew which is composed in part of VEGETABLE AND FLOWER SEEDS, opinions, which for a time was, insuffer

able. It was plain that not one of them is stated that in Asia there are about cerned, the British will send their best men, had mastered the question upon which they 150,000,000 Mahommedans, and in Africa The American team has been carefully selected, 50,000,000. Of the Asiatics there are 40,000,000 but it is reported that practice outside the team is were writing so glibly,

But ex-Minister ANGELL had the ad-in China, 30.000'000 among the Malays, 40,000,000 fully as good as the team's practice. The American in India, and 7,000,000 in Afghanistaji and Central. cagle will temporarily hide its, head if both mat- $7.50, vantage of a sojourn in China for nearly Asia. In Arabin, the headquarters of the faith,ches should be won by the British. lion.

a year in an official capacity which gave there are not more than 17,000,000. him exceptional opportunities for observa- tion. He has not reached exactly the as Californians on

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WE regretto learn that the German brig Auguste, Captain Reiss, well known on this const, was totally Ilost on the Pescadores on the ist instant. Full particulars of the wreck have not yet reached us; but it is satisfactory to know that all hands

WHILE coming in from Canton this morning the Powan, when within about 200 yards from the wharf, ran foul of a large passage junk and sank

were saved. The Captain is at present in Amoy.rofessionals. So far as the rifle match is con-saud's. And such is fame! The story must be her. The damage down to the Powan is of a"

We are told that the wearing of jewellery is going out of fashion in England. It is regarded as vulgar to be seen with a display of jewels the subject. But he is not very far below.unless on great occasions. Bare arms and if he had lived among us for an equal throats are the rule in fashionable society, the length of time and had used his powers of wearing of bangles, bracelets and chains being observation with like effect there is not left to those who do not follow the newest styles, much doubt as to where he would If this fashion remains long in force jewellers are stand to-day. In an address delivered likely to have a bad time of it. at the Social Science Congress at Sara- [431 toga this gentleman pointed out the ong-sided character of our treaties with

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TRAINING for the Hongkong Races of 1883-if

very trifling character only a few square feet of the wooden side of the vessel being smashed in. We have not been able to learn the full particulars of the collision, but understand that no lives have been lost. The junk is sunk by the forepart, her stern being well out of the water. When visiting the wreck this forenoon we noticed a sampan containing five or six Chinese at work inspecting the wreck, but are afraid that the rough weather will prevent her being raised to-day. Whatever cargo the junk may have had on board is likely to be totally destroyed.

on a somewhat limited scale-has actually com- menced. Whilst riding along Queen's Road East shortly after six o'clock this morning, we observed a bay pony, saddled and bridled, being led towards Wong-nel-chong by a mafoo whose face seemed somewhat familiar. On coming close up we at once recognised the pony as Mr. MacOniodd's bay griffin-the animal we alluded to the otherday as having some defect in his in-

THE bad luck which so persistently stuck to the termal anatomy. This looked like business so we troued smartly down to the Grand Stamtalented Circus proprietor and horse trainer, and waited. Presently a Shanghai riding boy Signor Chiarini, during his stay here, and also in appeared on the scent, and a few minutes later Shanghai, seems to be following him up with a

Tite announcement of the death of Mr. Thomas Morton FitzHardinge Berkeley recalls an act of domestic self-sacrifice which few would be found to perform. The story of the Earl of Berkeley and Miss Cole is well known. The earl un- doubtedly married her publicly in 1796. By a series of forgeries and perjuries, according to the decision of the 'House of Lords, he endeavoured to prove that he had married her privately at the beginning of their intimacy before their eldest son was born. The judgment of the House of Lords in effect gave the carldom to air. Berkeley, but

course have in sight. That form was the vengeance. The Signor was not at all well for some few days previous to his departure for China. He recited the annoyances which acted as interpreter on the occasion and explained he refused to take the seat or use the title, and so ubiquitous MacOniodds himself. After wasting | Saigon, and was suffering from acute inflamation

cast a slur on his mother's fame and his brothers some time-in driving-a-herd-of "Tailor's of the eye which got much worse on the way-- an English Colony. The Zulu ex-King seemed legitimacy. In Scotland and every European/buffaloes from the track, the bay griffin was down and ended in the Signor having the eye

we experience in trading in that country. and among them the "unjust opposition to the passage of goods on their way to the interior by corrupt officials.”

A HOME paper says: Among the numerous visitors to Cetewayo was Sir John Hennessy, the great Governor of Hongkong. Mr. Shepstone

to Cetewayo that Sir Johh was the Governor of delighted with the honour conferred upon him and inquired into various details concerning the administration of Sir John-Sir John answered through the interpreter and expressed the hope

visiting. Cetewayo in his own country, a wish which was received by the Zulu ex-King with the utmost cordiality,"

a form familiar to all frequenters of the race

Communications intended for publication must which the case could be stated. By treaty, that he would one day have the pleasure of the best. If the question were brought before chronicle that business has really begun; and misfortune, one of the performing horses had

be accompanied by the name and address of the writers, not necessarily for publication; but as evidence of good faith.

Whilst the columns of the Hongkong Tele- graph will always be open for the fair discussion by correspondents of all questions affecting public interests, it must be distinctly understood that the Editor does not in any way hold himself res- ponsible for opinions thus expressed.

TO ADVERTISERS.

This, perhaps, was the mildest way in

China has agreed to charge 5 per cent duty on American goods and 24 per cent for transit permits-making a total of 71 percent:

But notwithstanding this agree. ment it levies a third tax, to any amount it pleases, on the same goods when they arrive at their destination and before they are distributed. This is a complete evasion

ARABIAN manners and customs are in many respects amusing to the outer world. An Arab, on entering a house, removes his shoes but not his hat. He mounts his horse upon the right side, while his wife milks the cow on the left side. In writing a letter, he puts nearly all his com- Advertisers are requested to forward all notices of treaty obligation. Mr. AsuELL mig pliments on the outside. With him the point of have added that an American cannot travel pin is its head, whilst its head is made its heel. for more than 100 l, outside of a treaty His head must be wrapped up warm, even in port, without a passport, and that a pass-summer, while his feet may well enough go naked port is usually a very difficult thing to get. in winter. Every article of merchandise which A passport is never issued for a longer is liquid he weighs, and he measures wheat; period than twelve Chinese months, and barley, and a few other articles. He reads and writes from right to left. He cats scarcely any in no case is renewable.

thing for breakfast, about as much for dinner, but after his work of the day is done he sits down

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But on one or two other points Mr.

country but England, the Roman law which re- prevails, and the dilemuna put before Mr. Derke- cognised legitimation by subsequent marriage fey could not have occurred. It is open to some doubt whether on this point the foreign law is not Parliament now by the bishops as it was in the days of the Statute of Merion, it is doubtful whether the Commons would answer, as the barons did then, with one voice," Notumus leges Anglise mutari.”

A WRITER for the Boston Herald went to a matinee performance of Pinafore, and found that he was half the paying audience, as he was the only person in the dollar part of the house, while the ten others were in the ten-cent gallery. "This inade que arrogant," he says. "I scornfully re- pelled an offer of my dollar back, and explained to the manager that the rhatter betwixt him and me was in the nature of a contract; that he was, in law and honor bound to have Pinafore per formed before me. I refused all advances toward a compromise. A whole proscenium box for that evening had no temptation. My case was founded

he Hongkong Telegraph mentality, which the Chiness offer so lib-domains of his house salt it is this is done. conscientiously, and when Sir Joseph' caine an

HONGKONG, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1882.

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Clerk of the Course that it would improve matters,

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mounted and trotied twice round the course, taken out altogether. The inflammation appears an old stager. He was not cantered; perhaps fears are entertained that the Signor will be- to have spread to the other eye, and very grave moving in easy style, and behaving himself like

the noble owner did not wish us to see too much

come totally blind. In addition to the above at once. However, we are happy,to be able to

as training will no doubt become general during that the veterinary surgeon,

an accident to its patella joint, and it seems not having the next few weeks, we would suggest to the thoroughly diagnosed the case, blistered the greatly if "Tailor's" buffaloes could find fresh"

fetlock joint which caused mortification to set fields and pastures new for their morning diver-chapter of accidents was not yet finished; the fesh in from which the poor brute died. The

of the defunct animal was given to the tigers for 'chow chow, and a few days after the large male tiger died, it is believed from eating the horse flesh. Chiarini has gone to Bangkok and from there the intends visiting Singapore. We hear it is the Signor's intention to make for San Fran cisco as speedily as possible, and theresell off his show so that he can lie back for a spell and have his eye scen to by the best available talent. The Signor has our best sympathies in his misfortunes, and we trust that his eyesight may long be spared him, Chiarini is a fine judge of a horse, a talented showman and a very liberal minded man; his departure from the ranks

We hear from Saigon of a rather laughable in cident which occurred at a performance in Signor Chiarini's Circus there. The patronage of H.E. the Governor had been obtained, and, not wishing the affair to be shabby, the Signor arranged a monster programme for the occasion. The Governor's band of instrumentalists was pre- sent, and led by Chiarini's own "chef d'orchestre." After the inevitable "Mousqetaire de la reine" had been received with great ap plause, and an infliction of a most excruciating nature had been "bolstered on the audience by

ANGELL's views were not altogether sound to a full nical swimming in oil, or better yet, in equity, and I triumphed. The orchestra out. Angelo, the funeral clown, and Sarony, Mr. of circus proprietors would leave a blank which He is evidently still a captive to the senti-boiled butter. His sons cat with him, but the numbering the nine to one, played an overture Fred Watson appeared to do the all nations" It would not be easy to fill.

He rides a donkey when travelling, his wife walk- ing behind. He laughs at the idea of walking in the street with his wife, and of ever vacating his scat for a woman.. He knows no use for

erally in the case of opium. He professes belief in the statement made to him in China, that if the British opiam trade were abolished the cultivation of the "poppy would be suppressed. This thing has been dinned in the cars of the British for a long

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chairs, tables, knives, forks, or even spoons, un bureaus, and fireplaces may be placed in the same less they are wooden or bone. Bedsteads,

board with his sisters, cousins, and aunts I found myself confronted by an assemblage of thirty. four persons. I fch my dreat responsibility as an audience, with all the applause and hisses practically at my command. What could I do if that company and orchestrh should take a notion to turn and rend me? I fancy that I gave no

UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF CANTON.

The following is the report for presentation to

trick act scene. The impersonation of Roti Roy was a success, and the enthusiasm of the throng knew no bounds as the inimitable Fred, like a flash of greased lightning, changed his attire to that of a French soldier, the band breaking into the Marsellaise hymn. Alas, a sad change then cane. Watson's next "dart" was as a British Jack tar, the shareholders at the ninth ordinary meeting, and the band very appropriately struck up "Twas

to be held at the Society's Offices, at 3 o'clock

The Directors have now the pleasure to submit to the Share" months ending 34th June, 189-he net Premium collected for the year atter deducing Rauma and Reinsurances, amounir to $958,3 38,72,

Is an article headed "Ex-Minister ANGELL's Testimony," the San Francisco. Evening Bulletin of the Sth ulto, says:-Ex-Minister time, but they have never taken any stock category, if he be an artisan he docs work outward token of fear, however, but leaned back in Trafalgar's Bay.". Oh Gehenna; this was too ANGELL Speaks fairly in ́some particulars in it. If the Chinese Government were sitting, perhaps uses his feet to hold what his brazenly in my chair, and tried to do my whole much. "H.E. the Governor is evidently a man of / P.m., on Friday, the 27th-instant-

on the Chinese question. His fairness is the result of knowledge he has acquired, As might be expected, he differs radically from the sentimentalists who forced them selves into the discussion without the slightest acquaintance with the facts. There is no problem that can ever come up to treaty with China, Americans are pro- with Bie comforts of life.

sincere, it would institute reform at home hands are engaged upon. He drinks cold water before attempting it on the outside. It with a spoon, but never bathes in it unless his will never get a bearing for its opium com-home be on the seashore. He is rarely seen plaint till it shows the reality of its con- drunk, is delicient in affection for his kindred, has victions by its works. Unter our recent little curiosity and no animation, no wish to im- prove his mind, and no desire to surround himself

puzzle mankind which these persons will not undertake to solve right out of hand. They comprehend it all intuitively. It was

hibited from engaging in the opium trade. But the invariable testimony of our Con. `suls in that country, is that there is no Chi

SAYS the San Francisco Morning Call:-The country will hardly moum, but his trainers and

Mr. "Tug" Wilson. The gentleman's arrival on

After providing for the payment of an Interim Do and Dividend pa declared in Stay last, and adding the mual proper tion to the Reserve, thus appropriating Syah, 103, 77, there remalus * belines it Credit of $764,991.30 sa per annexed statement of. Working actors rapose paying a Second Interim Banus of

The Directors now

duty. When Josephine cat her 'suitor-fowly travel and knows a thing or two. With one bound alderatie Report of the busons of the Society for the Year born song short by two verses, I stamped, he seized his chapeau and was out of the marquee clapped and cried hi-yi' until she gave me the before anyone could say knife, or guess the cause rest for an encore; when 'Sir Joseph' and Dick of his exit. A moment's consideration explained Lead-eye took no pains to be funny I brought to some the reason of the undignified bolt. Can them up to their work with a hiss; when Little the recollection of that day when our one eyed Buttercup' sang the whole of her first song with- and one armed gunner went to glory for "England,

like it-in the Saigon breast at least. ¡¡ out leaving out a word or a bit of the business I home, and beauty "stili rankle? It seems rather applauded wildly, and when 'Hebe' came out into the auditorium to sit down and expostulate

per cent. on Contributione, Second Interim Dividend of $yr per Share, and to placa 86, 324.45 10 the Reserve, which will than od at der,ćta. This will absorb. 15108 leaving balance of dood.rs, and as there are liabilities and claims still. nending the Directors propose carrying this man forward to bo dealt with herafter

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not a more daring light than usual for nese ship which is not engaged in that backers are feeling despondent in New York with me I said: 'Go back behind the footlights | A PARADE and inspection of, the Government Balance of Working account tools .8442,187,38 them to assume that they knew more about traffic, and that nearly all the officials have because of the departure for his English home of and earn your salary, Miss Sinclair. It makes and Volunteer Fire Brigades took place at the the Chinese than the people of California, who have for a quarter of a century been confronted with the questions, social, poll.,

American soil led to an immediate revival of no difference to you whether there's only one of the "manly art" in sporting circles. While heme or five hundred. I'm getting my dollar's continued among the boys, nothing was heard worth, and you're earning your $50 a week-or but reports of fixture "engagemenis," in which less," Thus the entertainment was concluded

to the auditor's satisfaction.

Central Fire Brigade Station yesterday afternoon at half past four o'clock. The parade was a most imposing one, nearly the whole of the fire extinguishing machines in the colony being on

Deduct Losses and Claims knowa to data, canonimin $18,000,30 B400,127.36

**As an Extraordinary Meeting of Bhareholder hold at the Hand Off the Sili Septembar Gas it was unanimously❤rmalved to convert the Rockety inte a Liviad Company, whleb Kasotuling was confirmed on the yrd instant and the necessary steps are now being taken to carry this into affect.

interests in it, and are growing rich out of it, and partly at our expense.

The Chinese appear to understand the tleal and economical, which their coming roughly the article of sentimentality that is most taking with some of our philan- has thrown up. From their inner conscious- ness they at once reached the conclusion thropists, who. notwithstanding the alleged broadness of their sympathies, always that we were all wrong. It was not diffi- cult to find the inspired idiot who con- keep a sharp lookout for No. 1, and they sidose that our people were children-ply them with it in the most literal man.

ner. They are adepts in the mixture rounds-failing to do which he was to pay Mr.of the cook, he tells the following story Nico bordered, in by the engine recently purchased for re-election. perhaps spoiled children, who did not know which is so taking in some places, especi-Wilson $1,000, He did fail, and the money was medes, the great King of Bithnia, being once on by the Silk hongs, and worked by their own heard in the Press and the pulpit celebrating the background. But what Mr. ANGELL of Mr. Wilson's luck. His share of the gate re- had a sudden longing for a loach. Some léxico-smartly got up uniform. A large concourse of

what was good for them. The voice was

the virtues of the interesting heathens.

tal in time would enter the Eastern com- munities and offer to perform whatever work was required-of him at unheard of low prices. There seemed to be a wide- spread notion that the pagan was a fanat- ical exponent of cheap labor, and that his mission was to find out how low were the wages paid anybody so as to underbid him. At a pinch, in the minds of some, he would be prepared to work for nothing, and even give a “little something " for pri- vilege. There was the same close, but at the same time absurd, calculation at the bottom at the greenback craze, which once overspread those regions.--Behind

TELEGRAMS.

LONDON, 12th October. EGYPT,

| Tog" was to be an actor. No person since the days of Julius Caesar could more appropriately exclaim, "I canie, I saw, I conquered," than the "Tug" He had been but a short time in New York till it was arranged that Mr. Sullivan should attempt to knock him out of the ring in four

CLOSE together in the opinion of the Greek poet Euphron, are the poet and the cook. Both, he says, attain, by an ingenious audacity, the apex of their aft. And to show the intellectual daring

the spot. Position was taken up on the Praya, No. 2 Government Engine being abreast of the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank, the insurance Company's engine ranging next to the westward, then the new No. 4, flanked by No. 6-manual, supported by No. 3, steam, the whole being

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RACING NOTES.

ally where they are clocks, or calicoes in paid over. This, however, was but a small item a time some twelve days' journey from the sea, men, who were very tastefully attired in a has to say on the general subject, is cer- ceipts for the evening of the "sct-to" was $11,000; graphers explain the word used by Euphron spectators were present to witness the ongoings Behind all this, there was another specu- tain to have the effect of dispelling some, so that he might well boast that he made more as "smelt," but the general consensus is in favor of our daring firemen and the grand spectacle lation of a more material nature. 'There

The prominent supporters of racing in Hong was evidently a secret bellef that the Celes- at least, of the misty and absurd notions money in one night in the United States than he of the former interpretation. His cook served well repaid the time thus spent. The ground which have prevailed-in relation to the could have earned in England for the balance of him up in twenty minutes this very 6th. Every taken up extended from the City Hall to Peddar's Chinese question in some parts of the his life. We, dwell thus on the history of Mr. body wondered-for the season, to add to the wharf. The most prominent members of the kong will be strongly represented at the forth Wilson because he has affirmed that he intends difficulty of the exploit, chanced to be midwinter. Brigade who were on the ground were Messrs. coming Shanghai meeting-that is, if the pub- Eastern States,

becoming an adopted citizen, and if he does, It is said that once while Selden sat in the Creagh, Superintendent, Carvalho, acting deputy,lished programme may be taken as a criterion, there are at least three pugilatie encounters in assembly of divines at Westininster a warm Parker, fire clerk, foremen Orley and White Mr. Paul apparently holds the strongest hand, which he is provisionally pledged to appear, debate arose about the distance from Jericho to head, Wassenius, Government engineer. In his entries in the Shanghai Stakes numbering which will again render him conspicuous as a Jerusalem. Those who contended for the longer charge, Mr. Rose, and Mr. Glass in charge 12 in all, and including such celebrities as Black public character. Mr. Wilson declared on his distance were about to yield to the argument of of the Insurance Company's engine, The Satin, Rose, Shamrock, Financier, Sunlight, arrival in New York, without qualification or their adversaries, that fishes were carried from work performed was mainly of a testing Tajmahal, Braw Chicl, Hurricane, and Huala The Minister of the Interior refuses to allow reservation, that he intended to become a citizen. one city, to the other, when the celebrated lawyer character, such as throwing the water in an chan, besides the "crack" griffins, Snowflight, Arabi English Counsel."--

Now there is a contingency attached to his re- cried out,"Perhaps the fishes were intted," upon upright direction, and out to sea. The whole of Hornpipe, and the 1,000 taels Sprite. In addi solution. Perhaps he discovers that the work which the dispute was renewed with increased the engines were in capital trim and behaved lion to these, Sirocco, a cleverly shaped pony An extensive seizure of arms has been made laid out for him in the line of his profession vigor. But the leach in the, present case was handsomely, the most noteworthy incident being that showed good form during training in Hong- is not so desirable as some might supposa, quite fresh. How, then, was it procured? French the shortening and lengthening of the hose at kong last season, but unfortunately went amiss and his only way of escaping it is to get the cooks can, it le well known, make a delicious tached to the new No. 4 Goverment engine for at race time, White Cloud (we presume this is the Atlantic. between him and his promisd anta- soup out of an old shoe, but the curious device the purpose of testing its capacity under the subscription griffin that ran so well in Mr. Sassoon's gonists. His wife claims a voice-in-his affairs. of the cook-of-Nicomedes-will-be-found equally-different circumstances. The engine answered colors in the Valley Stakes and German Cup) She writes him to come home, and on the eve of clever. He took a turnip and cut it into the the call very satisfactorily, throwing a great and the two mile griffin Reefer are entered in the his departure he said to a friend "If she's figure of a loach. He then boiled it gently over body of water to an immense height with Hack Stakes. It would therefore almost appear currency the world ever saw," there was to-night, the 13th instant, at 8 for 8.30, precisely, willing, I'll be back, sure .but one thing is pretty a slow fire, added a certain quantity of oil and the long and short hose attached. The large as if the great Hongkong sportsman meant busf certain if she says 'No, I'll have to stay. I salt-not that indefinite amount familiar to us fire escape was out under the charge of neas in Shanghat, as he would scarcely have en- per money were set up, everybody would. A REGULAR meeting of Perseverance Lodge, No. won't forget, though, to praise the blooming in modern cookery books as a pinch," but foreman Whitehead who put some seven or eight tered his ponies in the fashion he has done unless find his pockets-stuffed-with-Government-1165, will be held in Freemason's Hall, Zetland country, and tell her it's the best I ever lived in measured with exact and learned discrimination members of the Brigade through the escape drill he intended starting them for the various notes every morning when he rose, Street, on Tuesday evening, the 17th instant, at If Mr. Wilson should exert his powers of persuasion and completed the dish by the sprinkling of a in a highly commendable manner. On the It strikes me as being somewhat

During all that period there did not seem clock, precisely

on his wife, and induce her to accompany him to dozen grains of black pepper Nicomedes, whole the parade was the most successful at Sirocco should have been omitted this free land, his happiness will doubtless be devouring the disguised turnip with a good which we have ever, by our presence, assisted, for the SE Leger, the more caped to be the least glimmer that adroit manip- THE small steamer constructed at Kowloon complete. We are not informed whether the appetite, told his friends that it was the finest We congratulate the entire Brigades for the reported to be going like great ulators behind the scenes were playing Docks by the Hongkong and Whampoa Docklady possesses any accomplishments to render loach he ever ato in his life. It is surely but a smart manner in which everything was done, and I remember, most vividly! on their sympathies, in order to scale the Company, Limited, for Messrs. Blackhead & her conspicuous with her sex. If not, her hus- just reward of merit that cooks possessed of such must say that the Engine recently purchased gallop two miles with old debts which they had contracted. Similarly, Co., will be launched at 10 o'clock tomorrow and has already achieved sufficient American powers as these should receive those high salaries by the silk bongs, is a valuable addition to our which stamped him, as when the Chinese "boom" was worked i maning,

notoriety for both.

wo read of in the records of imperial Rome are extinguishing paraphernalla,

at Tantah.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

"the battle-stained greenback," the best A REGULAR Lodge of St. John, No. 618, S.C., will be held at Freemason's Hall, Zetland Street, an expectation that if non-convertible pa-

waters and on this show, with

om the