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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1883.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

THE report in this morning's Daily Press of the disagreeable scenes at the racecourse on Satur We read that during the last few years the habit day, in connection with the race for the Am-OFF of opium eating has been making terrible pro-bassador Cup and others matters, is a disgrace ful, and evidently a malicious perversion of the gress in Denmark.

truth. In every essential point our morning con THERE are said to be thirty three schools in temporary's account of what actually transpired Russia specially devoted to educate men to has been garbled for purposes which the public manage and operate railways,

will not be slow to understand. In another. column will be found a complete and reliable re- port of the whole affair.

THIE tonnage of vessels launched at Glasgow in 1859 was 35,709; în 1869, 192,310; in 1879,

HONG KONG RACES, 1938)..

DAY, SATURDAY, 24TH FEBRUARY, 1883. The weather was much colder on Saturday than on the three provious days, but this had no appreciable effect on the attendance of spectators, who mustered in strong force. There has never previously been such a large company in the Happy Valley, on an "Off Day." The Grand Stand was well filled, the matsheds inside were extensively patronised, almost the entire aporting

spectators were ranged along the rails and around steeplechase course, whilst the Chinese in the centre of the enclosure were almost as numerous

interest in the resuscitated steeplechases was as on the regular race-days. The great general doubtless the main cause of this large turn out.

Coxon's wild eloquence was in full blast, and the throughout just mannged to scramble homne half following scene took place:-),

length in front of Buggins, with Darnley only beaten a head for second place.

Mr. Coxon={continuing his remarka) It is no race at all, and somebody ought to be called upon for an explanation.

Mr. Fraser-Smith-Are you referring to me? Mr. Coxon-It is no race, and the cup ought|| to be withheld There ought to be three com petitors, or no race.

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The steeplechase for maidens, led to more un- pleasantness. When the pony Scotch Reel was proceeding from his stable to the track, Mr. Coxen again' made himself conspicuous by calling out in strident tones to the Clerk of the Course You see that, Tripp, take a note of it, I shall object to that pony winning, &c.”. At the starting post Mr. Coxon made some offen-

Reel, to the effect that his starting was pre

not receive the prize, Mr. Gun referred 'Mr. Coxon to the owner of the pony, being in utter Ignorance of what the official, whose duty - is supposed to be confined to starting the ponies, was alluding to. The race was run, and Chat

CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR CARDS | 174,750; in 1882, 391,934. These figures speak THERE is a rather good story told about Ser community crowded the paddock, long lines of been walked over for, I'merely sent the other sive remarks to Mr. Gun, the ilder of Scotch No other country in the world offers such facili,geant Ballantyne and the present Baron Huddle-the water-jump, and other obstacles on the the public. If you can find that I or any person tested against and that if he won he would

IN GREAT VARIETY,

SWEETS AND CONFECTIONERY.

for themselves,

ties for tippling as the kingdom of Belgium, whose 5,000,000 inhabitants annually consume about 60,000,000 quarts of alcoholic liquors. There is an average of one public house for every twelve adult male Belgians.

. FANCY SATIN COVERED BOXES.

CUT CLASS TOILET BOTTLES.

CHRISTMAS CARD ALBUMS. AN Arabic manuscript, dating from the latter half of the Fourteenth century (1365) conveys the IVORY BACK HAIR BRUSHES. curious information that the merchant vessels trading at that time in the Indian Ocean carried SCIENTIFIC TOYS.

four divers, whose dutles were solely to discover and stop leaks in the hull of the craft below the water line. Sound of the trickling water indicated the points of danger.

ATKINSON'S, HENDRIES, AND LUBIN'S PERFUMES.

&C.,

&C

AND PERFUMERS.

&c.

held in Paris lately, M. de Lesseps promised that Ar a meeting of the French Geographical Society, the Panama Canal should be ready to be opened

A. S. WATSON & Co., CHEMISTS, DRUGG 1 ST S. in 1888. He described the sanitary condition of

the people employed in constructing it as satifactory. The mortality at Panama in not, he said, higher than in France, that is to say it does not reach 2 per cent, of the population. As will be seen from an advertisement in another column, the Hongkong Choral Society will give a performance of "The Ancient Mariner" in the St. Andrew's Hall, on Wednesday evening the

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7th March. The orchestra will be composed of the Buffs' string band. As the cantata has been in Letters on Editorial matters to be sent to "The rehearsal for some considerable time back, a Editor" and not to individual members of the successful performance will doubtless result. staff,

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himself highly pleased with the appearance of the men, and after the inspection briefly addressed them and said he hoped they would continue to keep up the good name of the "Grand Old Buffe."

THE Bermondsey Vestry has decided that a tradesman who had told a cat as a rabbit should be exonerated from all blame, because the cat, one of a parcel of gonaine rabbits imported from Ostend, was bought "and sold in good faith as a specimen of the latter animal. The purchaser had taken a fancy to that particular rabbit, but afterward took it back, whereupon the vender took it to Dr. Dixon (the local medical officer) for examination, when its true character was dis-

covered.

stone, who, after a life of tuft-hunting, was raised into the seventh heaven by his marriage with Lady Di. Beauclere, sister of the Duke of St. Albans. The two were at Homburg in the days when cards were not prohibited. Huddlestone,

as has been said, was notorious forhis tuft-hunting proclivities. Wherever there was a titled person he was sure to make his way to that neighbor hood. A game was going on. A Duchess of some German principality was busily engaged in a game of rouge-et-noir. Exhausted by excite ment, she sat down upon the nearest knee, which happened to belong to Sergeant Ballantyne, The Sergeant waited until the end of the play,

across the hall :-" I say, Huddlestone, what will and then, regardless of consequences, shouted you give me for my trousers? A real Duchess has been sitting on them."

THE late Mr. Alexander, the eminent architect, was under cross examination at Maidstone by Serjeant (afterward Baron) Garrow, who wished to detract from the weight of his testimony, and after asking him what was his name proceeded; "You are a builder, I believe?" "No air; I am not a builder; I am an architect. They are much the same, I suppose?" "I beg your pardon, ir; I cannot admit that; I consider them to be totally different," "O, indeed I perhaps you will state wherein this great difference exists?" “An architect, sir,” replied Mr. Alexander, "con- ceives the design, prepares the plan, draws out the specifications-in short, supplies the mind; the builder is merely the bricklayer or carpenter. The builder, in fact, is the machine; the architect the power that puts the machine together and sets it going," "O, very well, Mr. Architect, that will do. And now, after your ingenious dis tinction without a difference, perhaps you can inform the Court who was the architect of the Tower of Babel?" The reply, for promptness. and wit, is not to be rivaled in the whole history of rejoinder: "There was no architect, sir, and hence the confusion."

The first saddling bell was rung at 1.30, but it was considerably past two o'clock when four competitors of an entry of eight went out for the first event, a steeplechase for all ponies, dis tance twice round the course. Chatterbox, ridden by Mr. Nickels, opened a hot favorite, a rumour that he had been tried a good pony across country in Shanghai causing him to be backed at evens

Lindsay's Dalhousie, owner up, and Ghille against the field when the numbers went up. A good deal of money was forthcoming for Captain Callum, with Mr. Guninthesaddle, had also a few admirers, Mr. Reynell had themount on Cobnut, but this pony's erratic behaviour in the Derby and Garrison Cup stalled off the usual supporters of Mr. Kerfoot's popular colours. After the pontes got to the post, Chatterbox suddenly became a much worse favorite, six to four, and eventually two to one being freely offered against Mr. Paul's big griffin, whilst Dalhousie became in request at a slight shade of odds against the field. The lot were despatched to a wretched start, Cobaut immediately taking the lead from Ghillie Callum and Chatterbox, Dalhousie lying oft. The leader swerved slightly at the first obstacle, but Mr. Reynell got him over safely, the other three clearing it in beautiful style. Nearing the water Cobnut showed signs of cutting it, but, hard ridden, he managed to get over, and then boited off the course, taking no further prominent part in the race. Chatterbox, Dalhousie and Ghillie Callum raced together to the brook and landed on almost equal terms; but the two first named im mediately shot ahead and charged the next two obstacles in close company." At the wall opposite the Black Rock, Chatterbox led Dalhousie about a length and a half, Mr. Gun lying off within easy hail. These positions were maintained until

Mr. Fraser-Smith-Nothing of the kind. The Cup was given unconditionally and could have

pony out to make a race for the amusement of

connected with me betted so much as a ten cent piece on the rice you had beiter report it to the Stewards.

Mr. Coxon-I suggested nothing about betting. According to the rules there should be three com petitors.

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Mr. Fraser-Smith-Will you show me that rule? I think you are quite well aware that I walked over for the Huntsman Cup last year with Hualachan.

Mr. Coxon-That was because they permitted it.

Mr. Fraser-Smith-It was because the Cup

nothing in the rules of the Race Fund to prevent was given without any stlpulations, and as Mr. Guedes gave this Cup unconditionally there is its being walked over for. You can easily refer to the rules.

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Mr. H. de Courcy Forbes referred to Rule 11 which is to the effect that in the event of a walk over, the entrance fees only, and not the prize or stakes will be given to the winner. J

Mr. Fraser Smith-But you see in this case there are no entrance fees. The Cup was given without any stipulations, and I contend that both according to the rules of the Race Fund and to precedent, I was entitled to walk over if so desired. Instead of doing so I sent out the two ponies to run on their merita.

Mr. Coxon-You know the rules of racing quite well; this is mere.quibbling. In the opinion of myself and everybody here a more disgraceful piece of business I never witnessed.

Mr. Fraser-Smith-Speak for yourself, please. There is not a man in this room who supports your opinion. This is not the first time since the beginning of the meeting that you have made yourself offensive; but if you associate my name with anything that is disgraceful you tell a lie.

Mr. Coxon-I will make a note of that obser- vation, and take steps to have it looked into.

Mr. Fraser-Smith-You can do what you think proper. I repeat that if you dare to hint event

terbox won very clevery, with Scotch Reel sec- ond and Blunder Blas third.

After the last race. Mr. Fraser-Smith went to the weighing room to take possession of the Am- ̧ ̈ bassador Cup, when he was informed by the clerk that Mr. Tripp had given instructions that it was not to be given up. : The Cleric of the Course was Immediately interviewed on the subject, and it

a matter of right by Mr. Fraser-Smith, and re- was elicited that Mr. Coxon had lodged wit protest. A copy of this protest was demanded as fused by Mr. Tripp on the ground that he had no

then asked on what grounds Mr. Coxon's protest was based, but refusing to give any information Mr. Fraser-Smith expressed his intention of taking possession of the Cup, which he accord- ingly did. Meanwhile another scene had been going on between Mt. Coxon and Mr. Brandt. The former gentleman on being asked to ex- plain what he meant by telling the rider of Scotch Reel that he was starting under protest and would not get the prize if he came in first, used several most objectionable expressions, and pushed or struck Mr. Brandt on the chest. An animated controversy ensued, and it looked as if violence might be resorted to, when Mr. Fraser-Smith took Mr. Brande

away.

instructions from the Stewards.- The C. C. was

The Grial tableaux occurred when Mr. Fraser

Smith was removing the Ambassador Cup Meeting Mr. Tripp in the paddock be informed that official that he had taken possession of the Cup, and would hold himself responsible for it to the Stewards. Mr. Tripp remarked that he had asked him (Mr. Fraser-Smith) not to take the Cup, to which the latter replied that as the Clerk of the Course had refused to give information respecting the so-called protest, he had

TOUCHING the various definitions which are be nearing the water the second time round when that I am associated with anything disgrzes bim any ercised his right as a matter of -

ing given of obstruction," the St. James Gaselle says that newspapers were largely in debted for their privilege of reporting Parliamen tary debates to an act of downright obstruction committed on their behalf by Edmund Burke.

When in March, 1771, Lord Mayor Crosby

you are guilty of telling a lie.

Mr. Coxon-I must ask you Mr. Fraser-Smith to walk out of this room.

however, retained hold of the reins, and even Jockeys.)

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Mr. Fraser-Smith-Yes; two.

principle. Mr. Coxon's inopportune arrival fed

to further acrimonious discussion, in the course of which Mr. Fraser-Smith in response to ma observation from the C. C. as to ungentlemanly conduct aald he was one of the few gentlemen on the course at the time. Mr. Tripp sarcasti

theworthy Clerk of the Course seemed to take:

the allusion about the gentlemen as a personal

Mr. Coxon-Well, you had better see and have matter, was assured that nothing personal was meant, to which he responded with the them out."..

| somewhat-vague remark that the observation. Mr. Fraser-Smith-Please to mind your own business; I am quite capable of attending to mine.

Mr. Coxon-(acating himself on the end of the clerk's table) Now, you know, Mr. Fraser-Smith, if it had not been for the great physical difference between us you would not have dared to give me the lie, as you did just now.

Mr. Fraser-Smith Mr. Coxon, if you were not old enough to be my father, your imputa tions as to my having been concerned in what you called a disgraceful affair would have been resented in a somewhat different fashion. When you commence to talk about what you could do physically you make a great mistake,

had a very limited scope. The parties then went their respective ways.

The following is a full report of the afternoon's racing STEEPLE CHASE Entrance $5, with $100 added, for all Ponics, Weight for inches with 70s. extra. Twice round. Captain Lindsay's gr. Dalhousie, 11st. 5lban

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Mt. F. S. Gordon'sgr. Ghille Callum, 11st, gib. ** Mr. Paul's gr. Chatterbox, 1st. 816. Mr. Nickel's FAST Mr. Gun's Mr. Kerfoot's gr. Cobnu: 116t. 81b: Mr. Reynell o

the leader drew out half a dozen lengths, and still further increased his advantage after landing. The other pair quickened after safely negotiating the water and the bank opposite the

Mr. Fraser-Smith-And 1 decline to go, as Parsee Stand, Captain Lindsay drawing on the have as much business here as you or anybody leader very rapidly in making the bend out of the else. Do you see that notice (pointing to the JAMES MAYNE, a native of Ireland, was charged was sent to the Tower for protecting the straight.. At the Black Rock Chatterbox came to notice hung on the wall which states that the cally thanked Mr. Fraser-Smith for, the piece before Mr. Thomsett this morning with being reporters of the London Evening Mail, who grief,rollingoverandunshipping Mr. Nickels, who room is for the officials, owners, trainers and of Information, which he hastened to con drunk and behaving in a disorderly manner in had been ordered into arrest, Burke took ually remounted. Meanwhile Dalhousie had L. Mr. Coxon-Have you any ponies for the next Vey to Mr. Caxon who was standing by. Äs! the Sailors' Home yesterday. Mr. White, up the reporters' cause in the House Rassumed a commanding lead, and although HONGKONG, Monday, February 26, 1883- the steward of the Home, said defendant ginald Palgrave, in his interesting little mono Ghillie Callum looked dangerous a quarter of a was drunk and he advised him to go to graph on the House of Commons, of which he mile from home, a refusal at the kurdle leading H.M.S. Vigilant proceeded out of harbour bed, which he refused to do, in most offensive is the Clerk Assistant, tells us how this was this morning for the purpose of making language, and also behaved in a disorderly man done:-"Burke could not prevent the committal getting over at the second attempt, he could on to the straight spoiled his chance, as, after a full power trial of her machinery at the ner. P.C. James Johnston stated that he was of the printers, but he made the proceeding look

never get near the first named, Captain Lindsay deep sea draught. Puactually at 10 a.m.the called to the Home to take charge of Mayne who absurd; he made them sick of the job. For

twelve long hours from five o'clock one after winning very easily by over twenty lengths, vessel cast off from the buoy, and steam was was in a very excited state. A fine of one dollar noon till five o'clock next morning-by twenty-Chatterbox swerved a little at the hurdle, but gradually worked up until cleven o'clock was imposed and Mayne parted smilingly. three divisions, by farcical motions, by jest, by

got over all right, and finished several lengths every kind of absurd proposal, did Burke delay when the trial commenced. A course was THE print room of the British Museum has been and make contemptible the attempt to silence behind the second. The winner's success was shaped for Ling Ting which was rounded in a measure compensated for the loss of the the newspapers. The result of that victory of exceedingly popular, the gallant rider receiving shortly after noon, the sea outside being famous Botticelli Dante of the Hamilton collec- the 14th of March, 1771, is most conspicuous- quite a flattering ovation on returning to scale. somewhat rough; however, the ship behaved tion, which was recently carried off to Berlin the gallery, namely, which runs across the House Captain Lindsay rode very pluckily and in capital

above the Speaker's chair."

form, and well deserved to realise that admirably. The trial, which was under it has acquired a set, purer and in an earlier

One short hour of glory, the direct superintendence of Mr. Wir state than any yet known, of the extremely rare THE members of the Italian Opera Company and treasured illustrations to the "Triumphs of gave an entertainment in the Theatre Royal LIAMS, Inspector of Machinery in the Naval Petrarch," the design of which is ascribed to Fra City Hall, on Saturday night, for the benefit of Yard, was in all respects eminently satis. Fillipo. The set was found in a volume, other Signora Silini and Signora Bertolini. The au- factory. There was a total absence of hot wise of no great value, which came to the ham, dience was rather larger than has recently been bearings, the water service not being re-mer during the sale of the Sunderland library, the case at these performances. The first quired at all, while the bollers gave a full it was bought, after keen competition, by Mr. | item ОП the programme

was the final supply of steam without priming. The Quaritch for $10,000.

act of Marchetti's opera "Ruy Blas" which was results, which are given below, clearly REGARDING the new ordnance which of late admirably rendered by Signors Sillai and Petro show that the Improvements eflected in years has been introduced in Great Britain a

vich and Signori Clocci and Petrovich. The the machinery of the Vigilant, have greatly correspondent of the Naturs writes: "In the latter half of the entertainment was composed of Increased the efficiency of the vessel; in

Autumn of 1841 Sir H. Gough took the batteries selections from the works of the great composers. fact, it is especially noteworthy that the

of Chusan by a turning movement, and thus Signora Bertolini distinguished herself by a very power obtained this morning was in excess spoiled the Chiness preparations. The force correct and tasteful rendering ofthe grand aria from of the original six hours full power trial captured a large number of guns, some very fine Petrella's "Contessa d'Amalfi," and also with Signore Silini and Petrovich in the comic tercelto bronze ones, but there were also a good many from Cimarossa's "Matrimonio Segistte "Signara when the ship and machinery were new.

The pressure of steam was maintained they were ordered to be destroyed. The Royal Braga's serenade "Légende Valaque and smaller iron ones, and as these were of no value Sijini sang the bolera from "I Vespri Siciliant at 30lbs., one full boiler pressure. The Artillery tried to burst, these without success at the romance from Flotow's "Martha" in her revolutions averaged 31.5 per minute; the first, and only after sinking the muzzles in the usually brilliant style, whilst begin the well

grand voice was heard at its best in the vacuum in condenser 28 Inches; the in-ground did they succeed. It was then ascer-

known romance from Dinorah." Signor Gord's dicated horse power 1320, and the speed

contribution was a fantasis of his own compost. of the vessel 12.5 knots per hour. The

tion, an attractive Trancis which he played Vigilant made fast to the buoy, off the

most brilliantly, recolving a unanimous recall Naval Yard at 1.30 p.m. and is now ready for sad, awaiting the commands of Ad-

miral Willes.

TELEGRAMS.

LONDON, February 23rd. SUSPENSION OF THE MEMBER FOR ROSCOMMON.

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la worth mango wfhout a name," The Ambassador Cup-presented by Mr. St. Vincent for all beaten griffins, to be run for over the Derby course, produced a scene or rather a series of scenes which were anything but credit able to those responsible for introducing petty spite and private malice into what should be an honourable pastime. As the questions at issue will most probably be made the subject of a thorough investigation by the Stewards ofthe Race Fund,

in common fairness to all concerned we withold

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for the present our comments on matters which affect alike the honour, honesty and good faith of the gentlemen implicated, and merely give correct report of what actually took place. At the time for hoisting the numbers for the above

weighed out, and it looked as if the affair were named race only one pony, Scotch Real, had

to end in a walk over. To prevent what would

Mr. Coxon-I don't think so. I know very well what I am talking about.

Mr. Fraser-Smith-You would not be the first that has made a mistake. However, if you have any complaint to make you had better make it to the Stewards, according to the rules of racing.

Chatterbox was made a hot favorite at first, but the betting veered round in favor of Dalhousie before the start. The four competitors were sent on their journey in straggling order, but Cobnut was immediately raced to the front and led over the first obstacle a couple of lengths in front of Chatterbox and Ghillie Callum, these two Msing in the air together, Dalhousie being- Mr. Coxon-You can't teach me anything real lengths in the rear. The pace was in- about the rules of racing. I forgot more about creased as they raced at the water jump in magam showing the way, and all got safely over racing law twenty-four years ago than you ever front of the Stand, Mr. Kerfoot's pony still knew,

although the leader tried his hardest to refuse, and bolted off the course on nearing the next obstacle, and was thus early out of the race. Chatterbox and Ghillie Callum then carried on the running with Dalhousie close at their heels, straight Chatterbox held a slight advantage of the trio fencing in splendid form. At the top ofthe the other pair and came down to, the brook the second time half a dozen lengths in front. Chillie

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Mr. Fraser-Smith That may be, only it was acquired in very different circles to these where

exactly.

gained my experience. I know your fatur

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more about it. You had better go and put it all Mr. Coxon-Well, I don't wish to hear any in your paper. (referring to the Hongkong Tele graph of which Mr. Fraser-Smith is editor and proprietor.)

Mr. Fraser-Smith-You had better leave the Telegraph out of this question, as It is has really nothing to do with it

Mr. Coxon-It has had a good deal too much to say about racing here.

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have been a gratuitous insult to the donor of the Cup, Mr. Fraser-Smith, the joint owner of Scotch Reel and sole owner of Cutty Sark, ug gested to Mr. Sheppard, who was Steward in charge of the weighing room, that in order to make a race he should start the last-named and let the pair run on their merits. "All right" observed Mr. Sheppard, "hurry up and get weighed." Cutty Sark was accordingly weighed out for, and the two stable companions were proceeding towards the course when Mr. Atwell Coxon, the gentleman Mr. Fraser-Smith That may be your view who has been officiating as starter throughout the but I don't think you have any supporters, mecting, rushed into the weighing room and ex. But you may as well understand that. I am pressed his opinion in no mensured terms that it not to be bullied or put down by was what he was pleased to call “dd rot to have tried it before, but not with much successi race allow the ponies start, as a confederacy between After a more words the belligerents part the two stables had been declared, "It is all and the racing proced right" replied Mr. Sheppard, "the confederacy has A good field of seven been declared off, and they are going out to make pion Mafoos race,

tained that the reason of the extreme strength of this kind of gun arose from its strange manu- facture. It had an inner tube of wrought iron over which the gun was cast, anticipating by A New explosive has just been patented in Eng many years a somewhat similar plan by Pallias" land by Dr. C. W. Siemens. The compound is a JAMES BENNETT and James Ryder, unemployed mixture of saltpetro, chlorate of potash and a seamen, were charged before. Mr. Wodehouse solid hydrocarban; and is suitable both for this morning with, stealing a pair of boots the mining purposes and firearms, while, If ignited property of Thomas Steward, a fellow lodger at in the open air, the combustion takes place boarding house No. 7, Square Street. Evidence slowly and imperfectly, and therefore without was produced to the effect that lodgers to danger. The incorporation of Ingredients is by the number of thirteen stayed in one room, preference effected as follows: The salipatre, amongst whom were the prisoners and com-chlorate of potash and hydro-carbon (for which plainant. On Saturday, after returning from | may be taken paraffin, asphaltum, pitch, cáout- the races, it appears the first prisoner went to chout, guttapercha, etc.) are mixed together the complainant's bag and took out the boots in pulverulent form by passing through' sieves and invited the second prisoner to come for a or otherwise, and the mixture is then treated walk for the purpose of disposing of the pedal with a liquid volatile hydrocarbon which extremity covers, and also to have something acts as a solvent to the solid hydrocar to wash the Wong-nei-chong, dust out of bon. A plastic mass is thus produced, which the course, Cutty Sark, leading all the way at a | Violin and Sunlight. bis throat. Bennett, denied this version of is then formed into cakes or sheets by passing slow pace, and winning rather cleverly by three when the fing fell, but the the story, and said Ryder knew all about it through roliers or otherwise, and is rendered parts of a length. Some comments were made capital judgment, However, Chan Yung, shop-keeper of 18 East hard by evaporating the liquid solvent used, the on, the style in which Mr. Brandt rode the loser, outside at the three

sheets or cakes so produced being then converted The Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs, instreet, identified both prisoners as being the into grains or pieces of any desired size, in the and a general opinion prevailed that had he comeamed a lead which he reply to a question, said that the negotiations sellers of the boots to him for one dollar. Mr. same manner as ordinary gunpowder. The new sooner with the roan he must have won. The stalling of

compound, which has about the same density as - ponies returned to scale, and the winner was duly Second Violin

hard, posscases weighed in, when Mr. Coxon again appeared on was only with equal volumes more than plosive force of the latter. The intensity or ex plosion can be regulated at will by varying the proportions of the ingredients not an alre the granules. These proportions should the hydro-carbon, when converted into a ga "ally speaking,, be such that for encli valum

fatate, there shall be present in the

dienis shrod volumes of sxyDes

Mr. O'Kelly has been suspended. THE CONSERVATIVE.LEADER AND THE GLADSTONE GOVERNMENT. The House of Commons has adjourned the debate on the Address in reply to the Royal Speech, in consequence of Sir Stafford Northcote having announced that he would challenge the policy of the Government:"

February '24'

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Wodehouse being satisfied that Bennett and

a raca" Mr. Coxon subsided after this rebuff by Allegro, ridden by the ponies went to the post, started, and covered been nicknamed

were about to commence, relative to the opium Ryder had collared the #brogues" fined the ordinary, gunpowder, and is double the exthe scene. The starter, it seems had some fault the Mafoos

trades with the Chinese Minister and that he five pounds each with the option of six weeks' hoped they would lead to a satisfactory result.

retirement into the "Retreat.”. As the "fivers": THE GOVERNMENT AND H

~~THE________ were not forthcoming, the unemployed seamen CA SUSPECTS.

being brokers" from their too lavish piling it

Stafford Northcote intends to move for a on at the Races, Messrs. Bennett and Ryder to select comm se to inquire into the negotiations tired into with the suspects in Kilmainhata' Gool,

period.

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