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Mr. W.H.F

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Mr. H. Dickie's...Asiél.

'Station No. 1.

Mr. C. V. Smith's.Wave

Station No. 3.

White 51 Triangle

Blue and White Anchor

Blue and White Star

Blue and White, and Bayre, with Red Star

· THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, MONDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1883.

Audacious and Vigilant, the former just managing to get home first by a bare quarter of a length, after one of the most exciting finishes of the meeting.

"Capital sport was exhibited for the galling races, the Arrow very cleverly winning the race 2 for yachis under to tons from three opponents; whilst in the contest for all open boats, Chinese excluded, a whaler from the American ship Twilight, which had finished nowhere in the race for ship's boats on the first day, just beat H.M.S. Champion's cutter by a couple of seconds, after a grandly sailed finish.

Mr. W. H. Ray's..Kathleen

The course was twice round from the mark- boat to the westward of the flagshipto Cow-e-chow, and then round a mark-boat off the Cosmopoli tan Dack and back to the flagship. A start was effected at #33 p.m., the Naomi taking the lead, with the Kathleen second and Wave third, the Ariel being rather slow in getting under weigh. On clearing the shipping the Naomi soon placeda gap between her and her rivals, having an advan- Lage of five minutes on rounding the mark-boat at Cow-e-chow, the others being close together, but the Ariel still last. In beating back, Mr. Dickie's smart little cutter commenced to show her sailing qualities, and quickly drew clear away from the Kathleen and Wave and went in bot pursuit of the Naomi. The first round was completed by Mr. Forbes's cutter at 2 h. 21 m. 30s, the Ariel being just

cight minutes behind, the other pair being now practically out of the race. In again making Cow-e-chow the Naomi had, added another couple of minutes to her previous advantage, but in the return journey the smaller cutter rubbed -off a minute,." The Naomi started for the stretch to the Cosmopolitan Dock mark-boat rather more than ten minutes in front of her rival, and this start she increased to 16 minutes 4oseconds at the finish, the wind dying away after the Ariel com- menced the homeward journey. Deducting 7 minutes 30 second time allowance, the Noomi gained her winning flag by 9 minutes to seconds, a very handsome victory, as Mr. Dickie's cutter has greatly improved since last seen in public.

SECOND DAY.

At the finish of the racing, Lady Bowen pre- wanted the prizes to the successful competitors, with a few graceful, and, well chosen, remarks. The Ladies' Purse had previously been handed over to Mr. F. Grimble, the stroke of the winning boat, by Miss Bowen, who expressed her pleasure at having been selected to make the presentation, and complimented the crew on their well won victory, Mr. Grimble briefly replied, and called for three cheers for the ladies," which were heartily given.

Mr. Thomas Jackson, chairman of the exe cutive committee, remarked that His Excellency the Governor had expressed his regret at being unable, owing to lameness, to be present on board the flag-ship, but trusted he would be able to be there next year. Three cheers were then given for the Governor and Lady Bowen, then for Mr. Jackson, and also in honor of Cap Iain Kidley for his courtesy in placing his fine vessel at the disposal of the committee as a

fag-shiplowing are the particulars of the day's racing :--

IST RACE-I P.M.

FOR GIGS pulled by European Non-Commis- sioned Officers and Men of any Regiment or Corps in Garrison, or by European mom- bers of the Police Force. Distance, One Mile Entrance, $1 First-Príza, 815-j- Second, $3. Winner of Second Race on first day, and Outrigged Boats excluded. Station No. 1.

Royal Engineers.The Sapper... Red & Blue... i

Station No. 2.

Royal Artillery.The Bombardier. Red Flag..... 2 The Engineers led from the start and won with ridiculous ease."

SATURDAY, 15TH DECEMBER, 1883---- Fine weather again favored lovers of aquatics,.. and the attendance of spegators on board the flagship and in steam, launches and other craft of various descriptions, was probably the largest that has ever been seen at a Hongkong regatta. even in the palmy days of the sport, of which we hear so much. His Excellency the Governor -was present in the Government steam launch,

2ND RACE 1.30 Pibl.

INTERNATIONAL RACE. "Challenge Cup," For Four Oared Canton Cutters. Distance, One Mile. This Cup to be won two consecutive years before being finally held. Entrance,

(Stotch)

$10.

'LEEK.".

Thistle.

The huge, French barge led from end to end and won by about a hundred yards. The Dar.. ing's cutter was a bad third.

GTIL RACK-3-go M "LADIES PURSE-For Four-Dared Canton Cutters Distance, One Mile. Entrance, $5.

BLEEK,"

Station No. 4. Black and Gold, Bow, Mr. T. Glass, 1st, olbs." No. 2, Mr. R. Goodladost. lbs.. No. 3, Mr. A. Dennison,

Stroke, Mr. F. Grimble........10st. lbs. Cox, Mr. G. A. Caldwell, ...... 8st. 11ibs.

"Rose."

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AFFAIRS IN TONQUIN..

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BROTHER GARDNER ON DREAMS.

FRENCH ADVANCE ON SONG-TAI.

ADVAN

"Now, gem'len, I had a few remarks to git off ****(FROM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT.)

some lwp y'afs ago on the subjick of dreams, an

desiah to express a few mo." I am giben to HANOI, rth, December 1883 1haye only time to send you a hurried line members believe in dreams an' shape deir course understan' dat some of our mons' prominent by a launch which is just leaving for Haiphong, accordin. Ize an old man, and Ize had about & The long expected advance on Song-tai has millyon dreama since I began bizness. Dar's been made. Admiral Couthet left here this morn-sunthin in 'can, but not much. 1st. albs.ing with all his available forces (I hope to sent!

*To dream that you is crossin'a muddy stream to steal turnips signifies dat you had better go to you numbers and other particulars shortly), and work an' nin some taters. directed his course towards Song-tai, where a landing was safely effected, without much difficulty, on the right Bank of the Day. Propara tions for the attack were.immediately commenced and are now in progress. The general assault hat, I am informed, been ordered for the morning of the 13th, and will be made simultaneously by Land and from the river. Great confidence is felt by the French troops, and as they are in strong force and ate supported by a fleet of gun- ought to capture the fortress without a great deal vessels and several batteries of artillery, they

Bow, Mr. C. Bart. 12lbs.)

Station No. 3-White, Blue Sash. No. 2, Mr. G. P. Lammert, ......11st. 6lbs. No. 3, Mr. C. W. Richards, ...... Jost.-tolbs. Stroke, Mr. J. J. Hughes,.........tst.

Cox, Mr. G. Grimble,

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Station No. 1-Blue and White.

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Bow, Mr. B. Buschmann,.........fost. glbs. 1 No: 1; Mr. E. W. Rutter; 9st. 4lbs. No. 2, Mr. J. H. Stewart-Lockhart, 125L, Olbs. Stroke, Mr. G. Kültzau,...last. Bibs.

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Cox, Mr. H. Sampson,......... 9st. gibs. Grimble's crew were hot favorites and led from start to finish, winning comfortably by several lengths. A close and exciting contest for sec- ond place between Hughes and Kiltau, ended in favor of the former by a few feet. The Sham. rock did not take part in the race, one of the

crew, Mr. Wilford, not being able to start, owing to the effects of his severe exertions in the American Cup.

7TH RACE 4 P.M. To Be ROWED IN 5 OR 6-OARED ROYAL NAVAL GIGS OR WHALERS, By Officers of H.M,'s Fleet, in Harbour. Cup presented by the Members of the Hongkong Club. Time for Oars, seconds per Oar.

POST ENTRIES.

of trouble, I am told there are no Chinese troops in Sorig-tai, but 1 merely give the state- ment for whatever it may be worth.

The information you published in the Tele graph some time ago to the effect that Monsieur Hammand had been recalled, and that Monsieur will leave Haiphong by the next Messageries Tricou, the late French Minister to China, would be his successor, is quite correct. M. Harmand Maritimes steamer on or about the 19th inst., and it is expected that M. Tricou will arrive in one of the French mea-of-war before the present, Commissaire General takes his departure.

I will endeavor to send the result of the assault on Song-tal, by the next, steamer leaving Hais phong for your part.

CHINKIANG.

H.M.S. Audatiour' 6-oared whaler...... H.M.S. Vigilant's 6-eared gig................................. 2 H.M.S. Victor Emanne's soared whaler...... 12th December, 1883.

(FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.); H.M.S. Audacious 6-oated gig................._0_

to dream that you we trabblin' long a dusty highway an' lookin' for a lost pocket-book, wid $50 in it signifies dat you am much mo' satin to be trowed outer de house for non-payment of rent dan you am to pick up a single nickel.

"To dream that you are ridin' a white hoss past a red ha'n an' dat a gray-haired man comes out and pints a blue embrella at you signifies dat de flour bar'l am empty an'dat you had better hunt fur work.

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To-day's Advertisements.

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THE CHINA AND MANILA STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR MANILA (DIRECT.) Company's Steamship "AMATISTA," Captain Hamlin, will be despatched for the FIVE P.M above Port, TO-MORROW, the 18th instant, atė

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"To dream dat you sat on de fence an' saw a drives de hearse has a glass eye, signifies dat yet (Calling at FORT DARWIN and QUEENSLAND funeral purcesbun go past, and dat de man who owe de grocer $375, an have been dodgin' him fur de,las' three months.

"To dream of seein' a woman walkin' ober a creek on a suspension bridge signifies dat your le woman can't go to church for de want of shoes.

"Dar am lots of udder dreams dat means

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lots of udder fings, but dese am fa'r samples of de lot. If dar am anybody in dis hall idiot 'nuff to believe dat he kin lay on his back on an ole straw bed an' groan an' grunt an' dream six weeks inter de fuchar, now am de time für him to pik up his hat an' bid us good byl }

"An' one fing mo!; I understan! dat sartin Hongkong, 17th December, 1983. members of dis club am in de habit of seein' ghosts. I doan' specify any names, but I wish to say to the whole convenshun dat de werry

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of a spook will be cantered outer dis club 10 fast dat de tracks left behind you on de sta's will be somkin hot-We-will-now-pick up de- Dess."-Detroit Free Press. reg'lar programimy of de evenin' an' rush'biz-

The Vigilant's gig-and-the flagship's whaler a few days since by the China Merchants “Since the exodus of troops, which left this port soon jet the other two boats astera and a tre The gig kept slightly in front until within a short around the vicinity of Chinkiang. Yesterday a mendous race ensued during the whole journey. there have been no soldiers to guard the forts sicamers Fungching, Poocht, and Fungshun, distance of home, and looked all over a winner contingent of goo, men arrived from, Nanking: until the stroke of the whaler spurted strongly, they were brought down in native boats.in tow and getting the best of the finish, won very of the Chinese gun-vessel Tu Vin how the French, as a nation, are always overlooked cleverly indeed by a quarter of a length. The other boats were beaten a considerable distance. They are under the command of General Chung by the world at large-frequently even admired

Our Bund is now undergoing a thorough repair.

8TH RACE-430 P.M.95. New piles are being drives in the foreshore, and

MID-WEEK ECHOES.

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It is a curious fact that the big blunders of

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hia recent unfortunate-accident-from-boarding the flagship. However, Lady Bowen, accom- panied by the Misses Bowen and Mrs. W. H. Marsh, honored the proceedings with their pres- ence, and there was quito-a-galaxy of disting guished guests. Amongst others we noticed Admiral Willes, C.B, commanding the British aquadron in Chinese waters, Admiral, Meyer, commander-in-chief of the French fleet in China, Admiral Von Goetz, of the Imperial German navy, the Hon. T. G. Grosvenor, C.B., late chargé d'affaires and secretary of the British Legation at Peking, Mr. W. H. Marsh, C.M.G., colonial secretary, and a great number of mili- tary and naval officers and leading, Government officials, besides the crême de la crime of our commercial and social circles, The fair sex wero-strongly represented, but although the Band of the Bugis discussed a judiciously select ed programme in their best style, dancing was out of the question, owing to the large assemblage. Captain Kidley and his officer were again most solicitous in 'providing for the comfort of the numerous company on board the Copile, and merit the recognition of the public for their kindness and courtesy. It may not be out of place here to state that the Copife, which leaves here for home via Bombay to-morrow, probably never to return, is not only the finest steamer we have ever been aboard of in this harbour, but is the best kept ship we have seen for many years; and it gives us much pleasure to compliment Capt. Kidity and his officers on having so suc- cessfully shown the Hongkong community a White Star Liner in its true colors. The arrangements for tiffin were most admirably carried out under the direct superintendence of Mr. Goths, chief steward of the Coptis, and the management of the Hongkong Hotel 'is' certainly entitled to a very great deal of praise for providing what we have no hesitation In saying was the most magnificent, collation even seen on a similar occasion in the colony.

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The racing was again of an interesting charac ter. In the International Race, the Scotch crew, as we predicted from the first would be the case, won from start to finish without being once called upon, and the victory was an ex ceedingly popular ope For second place a severe struggle took place between Germany and England, the former just managing to get rid of their antagonists a few yards from the winning boat. The Scotch were not only the strongest crow, but they rqwed in much the best form, although Stewart at stroke depended far too much on arm work, making little, if any, usa of his body and legs. Glass and Goodlad were not only the two beat men in the boat, but in our opinion were the two best carmen of the mtetlag, and after them we should place Grimble and Fisher. Kulsau is a power fal oar, and proved himself the mainstay of the Germans, whilst Isaac Hughes, if not ex. actly the beag ddeal of forms, poasdises plenty strength and is game to the backbone. Lock hart is not such a good man in a boat as ht augift to be from His muscular frame, although. Ac pulled very well indeed in the International, Travers was out of all condition, his rowing en tirely lacking the dash which used to charac- terise it some five or six years ago.

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Bow, Mr. T. Glass,......... tist. albs, No. 2, Mr. R. Goodlad,.....10st. lbs. No. 3, Mr. J. H. Stewart-Lockhart, List. lbs. Stroke, Mr. G. Stewart, 12st. 8lbs. Cox, Mr. G. A. Caldwell................. Sat. 11lba.

(German) "KORNILUSIE.". Bow, Mr. B. Buschmann,.....

Station No 1.-Black, White and Red. No. 2, Mr. G. P. Lammert,.

rost: ģībs. No. 3, Mr. H. Müller,.......

11st. lbs. Stroke, Mr. G. Hiltzau,....

.125t. 7lbs. .12st. 8lbs. Cox, Mr. H. Sampson,... 9st. gibs.

(English) "ROSE." Station-No-White, Red Sark, Red Rose.” Bow, Mr. H. El Angier,............ gst. 5lbs.); No. 2, Mr. E. W. Rutter,......... 9st. 4lbs. No. 3, Mr. J. 1. Hugbes,ist. lbs. 3 Stroke, Mr. T. R. Fisher lost. 10lbs.

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Cox, Mr. F. A. Sampson,...... 5st. gibs., The Scotch crew were made-favorites at last, even money being laid on them against the field, An excellent start was quickly effected, the Eng lish on the right catching first hold of the water, and obtaining a slight advantage after rowing few Krokes. The beats kept well together for a couple of hundred yards, Fisher setting a quick stroke of 38 to the minute, Kültzau 36, and Stewart 34 The Scotch were pulling in much better form than their opponents, and soon com- menced to draw ahead, Long before the coal sheds were reached the race, barring accidents, was a certainty for the Scotch. A quarter of a mile from the finish the leaders were about three lengths in advance, the English and Germans be- ing close together, and rowing a desperate race. Stewart slowed down on nearing home, and was contented to win by a length and a quarter from the Germans, who beat the English by nearly a length. Time, 6 minutes 20 seconds.

3RD RACE 1. PM.

FOR HOUSE BOATS and/or GICS PULLED BY CHINAMEN., Distance, One Mile. Entrance, $5. First Prize, $is ; Second, $5. Winner of Sixth Race on first day excluded. Time for Oars,-6 seconds per Oar.

Station No. 1.

P. & O. Co.'s, 5 oars...gig........... Naval Yard, 4-0ars.....Maud ................-

Blue with White St. George'

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the Victoria Recreation Club. For Four-facing or sca-wall, I hear, will be commenced, Oared Canton Cutters. Distance, One-mile- The British gun-boat Espoir arrived to-day, at and-a-half Entrance, $10 Winner of 30 p.m., and came to an anchor off the settle *****The Chairman's Cup" excluded.

ment-Maxiry. "KOENBLUME."

Station No. 3.-Blue and White, Bow, Mr. C. Denklas.11st, olhs,] No. 2, Mr. G. P. Laminert,...st. 6lbs. No. 3, Mr. H. Müller.............128 109. Stroke, Mr. G. Kültzan, ......12st. 8lbs.

Cox, Mt. H. Sampson,

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The BAR, DILLIARD ROOM, and DINING ROOMS, are fitted up in a Superior manner, and are all under European Supervision and

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"SHAMROCK."

Station No. 2.-White, Red Sash. Bow, Mr. B. Buschmann,.........1ost, glbs.) No. 2, Mr. F. C. Willord,........ost. rõlbs. No. 3. Mr.J. H. Stewart-Lockhart,11st. lbs. Stroke, Mr. T. R. Fisher,.......................1ost tolbs.

Cox, Mr. G. Grimble, 8st.. ib.) Owing to the indisposition of No. 3 in Fisher's boat, this race was looked upon as a gift for the Germans, Fisher got slightly the best of the start, and setting his men a lively stroke obtain- ed a lead of half a length in the first bundred yards. There was no change in these positions until passing the Wizern, where the Germans had drawn into first place, Wilford having hung out signals of distress long before this Fisher kept pegging away, ably seconded point was reached. Notwithstanding this,

by Lockhart, who seemed as fresh as paint, and fairly held their opponents until well in the line for home. Three hundred yards from the finish Kultzas quickened, and, after a brief spurt, obtained a decided advantage, which was increased as the winning post was neared, the Kornblume ultimately-winning a good race by between two and three lengths, in to minutes. 38 seconds. The victory of the Germans was a very popular one, the winning crew beingheartily, cheered on returning to the flagship. `~** *

SAILING RACE

FOR ALL OPEN BOATS, Chinese excluded. En- trance, $2. First Prize, ŝao; Second, $10. POST ENTRIES. PLÀ

American ship Twilight's whaler ......... H.M.S. Champion's cutter'.... H.M.S. Champion's pinnace

Among the passengers on board the Tokio mar, which arrived here yesterday the 7th inst., frous Shanghai, was Mr. Zappe, His Imperial German Majesty's Consul-General for Japan. Mr. Zappe is now returning to Yokohama after successfully completing his special mission to Korca, having signed on behalf of his Govern. ment a treaty with the King of Korea on the 26th ultimo, the same day on which the British treaty was signed by Sir Harry Parkes. We understand that both compacts were made con jointly, and that their provisions contrast very favourably with the treaties formulated last year. A

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in which the French Government finds itself in consequence of the attlude of the Radical party, the stupid and ruinous milltary expeditions, the deplorable condition of the finances-all this seems to be overlooked by the majority of even intelligent people abroad. But about a petty in suit offered by the mob to the King of Spain every dude and parlor cad in creation has some- thing abusive to say; as if Kings and Queens had never been hissed or mobbed before, both at home and abroad. Queen Victoria has been. more than once hissed by her own subjects. Napoleon and Eugénie were a number of times jusulted at home and almost driven out of Spain. The late Czar was hissed in Paris. The very same Alfonso XII, in company with the King Portugal, was but a short time age hissed nad oranges were thrown at him at a bull fight in Madrid. Dozens of similar instances could be given; but they seem all to be ignored, and over the little incident of a mob hissing the young Al- fonao for becoming a German Uhlan a worldi | We notice in a recent issue of the Yagan' wide fuss is made. Of course, the fact that it all that a cylinder for a compound engine has served Bismarck's purpose that a fuss should be been cant at the Mitsu Bishi Company's works made has something to do with it. But the in Yokohama, and weighs about five tons. This people abroad, and especially in this country, casting, the Mall, reinacks, is probably the ought to know better than abuse the whole largest ever manufactured in Japan. The Mall French nation for a trife like that. Where impression as to the capability of the local engi- serves rebuke from other nations is in the lenien- will not, we trust, feet offended if we correct its France is dangerous, requires watching, and te- neering establishments. Not many weeks ago cy she shows toward her demagogues, in her Messrs. E., C. Kirby & Co, of the Kobe Iron foolish entanglements in China, and in the reek Works, cast a cylinder weighing slightly over less management of her finances. A row in the thirteen tons for the engines of the corvette they tell whether it will not lead even to the over Chamber seems to be inevitable. No one can are building to the order of the Japanese Gov- ernment, and only the other day a second cylinder throw of Grivy. A war with China may breake which is not very much smaller was made at

out at any moment and disturb the trade of the same works.

the whole world. Meanwhile the budget for the current year already shows a deficit of over $40,000,000, about one-cigth of which has been produced by the miserable Tonquin ex- pedition. At the same time the trade country, shows a steady falling off. In the last ten years the exports from France have de creased over $50,000,000 a year, while the im ports have Increased nearly $300,000,000. This increase, however, is mainly due to natural

i causes-bad harvest and phylloxera. The im ports of cereals have increased since 1875 some $115,000,000, and the imports of wine $65,000,000. France imports now practically more wine than she exports. A nation which under such dir cumstances throws millions away upon publie buildings to keep her socialistic workmen quit and spends many more millions upon risky milli. evidently be in an abnormal condition, and does not present a comforting sight to the world at tary expeditions to keep her soldiers busy, must

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The annual installation meeting of the Lodge "Hiogo and Osaka," No. 498, S.C., was held at the Masonic Hall on Thursday evening last, December 6th, when the following office-bearers for the ensuing year were duly installed

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There were six entries for this race, viz., H.M.S. Champion's pinnace and cutter, steamship. Di Bay's gig, Twilight'swhaler, Spartan's cutter, and Messrs. Arnhold, Karberg & Co.'s dingy Conchita. The P. & O. crew, with a decided advantage p.m. The Bay's gig and Arnhold, Karberg & The boats got away to a fairly good start at 1.40 in their craft, drew away from the start, but it Co.'s dingy got into trouble in setting their anils, was a severe struggle, the Chinese pulling and lost considerable ground at the commence manfully throughout, and with the six secondsment of the race. The leading boats kept well allowance, the Naval Yardseemed to have a fair together in the run down to the Green Island chance of winning on time, until, through some mark, the Spartan showing the way, and misunderstanding, they left off rowing in the last rounded the stake boat in the following order fifty yards and suffered an easy defeat. Tiap Spartan's cutter at 2.07; H.M.S. Champion's 8.40.

pinnaco 2.8.40; same vessel's cutter 2.10 Te 4TH RACE.-2.30 F.M. "AMERICAN CUP," To be rowed in Carton 2.20. The small craft then hauled to the wind, fights whaler 2.11; De Bay's gig 3.12 Conchita Fours. Distance, Ona Mile. Entrance, $10 the men-of-war boats showing their superior

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sailing qualities by rapidly overhauling andvitedis Station No. 2.-White, Red Sash,*** passing the Spartan's boat, which had hitherto Bow, Mr. F. C. Wilford,...cost, xolba,“) led the way, The Twilight's, whales now No.2, Mr. J. H.Stewart-Lockhart, 12stolbs. showed her salling points by coming through The sace for the American Cap proved a great No. 3, Mr. Hi Miller det 7be1 and taking third place. The three leading boats Consul Troup, wife, and family, passed surprise, this handsome trophy being regarded Stroke, Mr. TR. Flaher, ost. rolba. in the light of certainty for Hughes' crew in Cas., Mr H.E. Angier, noi gi ba

made a capital race to the Chong Hus stake-boat through in the Kumamoto Maru, en route to the Las Like many other "certainties, this

which was passed as follows-Chasapla Koha, to take up his appointment as British cutter at 3.35: Champion's pinnace 2.39;T Consul thereafter one just failed to come off, Fisher spurting gamely Station No. 4-White, Blue Sach. at the finish, and, to use a common metaphor, Bow, Mr. E. W. Ruiter. 95. 4108

light's whaler 241; Spartan's cutter 245; De fairly snatching the race out of the fire, a result No. 2, Mr. R. Goodlad, Tost. Zibs

Bay's gig 2.46; and Conchita aga. It was now

The Prince, narrated his exploits in hunting which was in no slight measure due to the judg. No. Mr. G. Stewart,

Sibs."

a dead beat to windward to reach the winning

the antelope the previous day, and gravely stated. mark The Spartan tried the inside course ment displayed by Mr. Angier, who steered the Stroke, Mr. J. 1. Hughes, it

11b. to the northward of Stonecutters' Island, but

that while pursuing a pair of "shu," when riding winners. After their brilliant form in the Welsh Cor, Mr. G. A. Caldwell, 81. 11lbs. lost the wind and her chance of winning the race.

broke, vas plooideal banda a very restive horse that he had, his head-stall Cup, the Ladies Purse whe sat down as a good at KORNBLUMEH.MS. Champlon's boats and the rolig thing for: Grimble's crow, and when, owing to

Station No. --Blue and White.

whaler had now a well contested beating matchy

should have tried to stick on as long as the **What should you have done, doctor ?" - ? Wilord's temporary collapas, Fisher had to

the last named boat being well handled through The expenses incurred by dredging operations ground was good, and, expecting in accident, scratch his boat, the way was made quite cleat Bow, Mr. B. Buschmann,

out, and finally succeeding in vinning during the month of November are given swifted it SHIZA capitally contested race. The Twilight's whaleres 5644, at the space cleared during that that was bechase you were not a Prince arrived at 4.01 p.m.; the Champion's cutter at period as 1080 (subdoni per il tycker

for the favorites, who casily disposed of the

other pair when it came to racing. Contrary

No, a, Mr. W. W. G. Phillipa,

gibs,

No. 3: Mr. E. E. Ravenhill, **,** Stroke, Mr. G. Killzau,enter

olba.

Blbs.

5lbs

to expectation, the Member Cup produced Cox, Mr. Hi Sampson, Crew in the Kornblusis and a mixed crew stroked in THISTLE

aj, most exciting, race between the Gennan

Station No. 3-Green and White

by Fisher in the Shamrock As Wilford, W Bow, Mr. CW. Brownlow, angst. lbs sick and dead-beat before the start, it was thought No. 2Mn G. B; Lammert, 16lbs! the Germans would have almost a walk-over || however Fisher keps his men hard at work and No. 3 Mr T. Glasg

it was only in the fest, furlong that Kültzan got Stroke, MA. K. Travers, and othe

clear, and won't fire race by about two lengths This resulted in another grand race, Fisher's

Cox Mr. T. Lammert, at lbs. the losem slowing down at the finish, susardia sithe race for house-boats was a miserable show of outsiders upsetting the favorites after a affair, and, as might have been expected, the 12 close fight, and winning cleverly. Kiltzau finish oared cutter from the Vision Emanuel and a fair third, Travers, who ceased to persevere the Daring-to-cared boat could make mo- the last quarter of a mile, being a long way thing

show hout me allowance off, last Time 6 minutes 39 seconds. against Admiral Meyer's 18-oardd barge, The

TH RACK-3PMATAN. omen, tuwing a long sweeping stroke for FOR MEN-OF-WAR'S CUTTERS Distance, One Wara men, led all the way and won, with 1 Mile Entrance $1. Fint Prize, $20

cances There was a grand race, for 20. Second, $10. No time allowed for Cars.

ited by the Hongkong Club, to be. POST ENTRIES

6-oared Royal Naval gigs or ficers of Her Majesty's fleet in veen, the representatives of the

French flagship Victorieuse's barge, 18 cara... I H.M.S. Victor Emanuals cuitteni da care......, a HM.S. Darix's cutter; 10 dare lange

perienced here during the small hours of yester Arather severe shock of earthquake was ex- day morning.

•

Intimations.

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A CARD.

The ancient Persians brought up their sons to always apeak the truth; the modern Persian educates his boy to draw the long bow. Euro peans who live among them soon learn to dis- amusing: Illustration of Persian exaggeration is count any statement a native may make. An: given by an English physician who resided for can be obtained for a part

PRIVATE BOARD AND LODGING Feveral years in that country. He says SINGLE GENTLEMEN 'DR. "MARRIED COUPLES

was conversing on the subject of hunting teng now with the King's son, and a large circle of cour

No. 6, QUEEN'S ROAD EAST. | The Japanese barque Tsurunoye afaru, und lers and priests filled the room.

Next Door to the Temperance Hall. from this port to Yokohama with a cargo of coal,

Terms Moderate. put back on the goth uterowing to the 3rd officer and the crew refusing duty, shallot,

Hongkong, roth July, 1883.

Japan, arrived in the Nagsys Maru on Mon-

· General. Van Buren, U.S. Consul Genetal to day last, and is making a short stay here as the guest of General Jones, U.S. Consult

4.03, and the saque vessel's pinnaca at 2.13. The On Tuesday last, H.Y.G.M's frigate Leibsigheid. I leant forward, and unclasping my wind during the race was too light for the heavier arrived from Corea, having on board the Ger belt, placed it in the horse's mouth ar a bridle | they had not an opportunity of showing then. Geme Mr Zappe, and stall: We hour ghar killed both antelopes boats, and although they were well handled, man Minister Plenipotentity and Consul. and thus directing him, pursued my game and superior sailing qualities.al, what they

YACHT RACE,

AITOW Eva

S

FOR YACHTS UNDER 16 TONS. Entrance, 85, Time for tonnage Cup preser by the Victoria Recreation Club Mr. Wohlter's, Mr. McCallumn' Mr. Lang's, Mr. Tripp's Mr. H. Dickies

Sunbeam Scalark Iris

then round a mark-beat bf Chung Hue and

Course from the flagship to Cow-e-chow back to the flagship; thence round a boat off the Cosmopolitan Dock and back to the fagship

The yachts started at: 1.29 pm, and the race finished at one minute past 6, the Hrrow best ing the Eva by 8 minutes 35 seconds. To these two the contest was confined throughout, ne?!

speak out if you don't, I shan't be offended in the least

M.QUEDES

J.M.

AGENT. MEMANGNE HOUSE AND LAND BROKER LAUCTIONEER AND COMMISSION

NO. 33. WILLINGTON 'STREET, HENGZOMG,

Hongkong, 3rd January, 1883.-

FF DAYER MISCELLANEOUS STOREKEEPER, No.4 LYNDHURST TERRACE, HONGKONG

bove.

the new kreaty between Germany and Coren was All the circle applauded: (as of comes theyAS always on hand a large assortment, of

Wines, Liquors, American Tobacco, signed on the 16th ult. and we are given to worn bound, to do.). I was silent, 11) (7 na wafumery and Useful and Omamental Articl understand that by it much more favourable You don't mean to say you don't believe Also just received Christmas Cakes and Plus terms hays been secured than those contained in that?! said the Princes suust kujun

Puddings, Hams,, Gents Hosiery and a varie last year's treaty, The treaty negotiations having

„I smiled.

of other useful articles, & been carried on confolatly with those conducted

Good and Cheap by Sir Harry Parkes on behalf of Her Britannic signeddathesame day. The Laorigieft Jerichuan Majesty's Government, the two documents were

Hongkong, 6th December, 1883

in the 1st inst, and called at Fasanenosfe/ Mr. W. G. Artou, the newly-appointed British Consd of Corea and the Corean language, was specially at that port, who, from his extensive knowledge detached to assist Sir Harry Parkes at the treaty making, block över a panenger by the Leipzig HB.M's corvette Sapphire left Jen chuẩn the day previous to the Zripatg, and affer" obavering Sir Harry Parkes to China, arrived here on WednesdayKinng Sun, December 8th?"!

*"Well, your Highness, I don't believe it! unblushingly replied his Royal Highness, and -44Quite right, darogh bood” (It was a lic),

burst into a fit of laughter quite unabashed) the ircle, of courtiers, of course were chavulisa

the lie is no insult in Persia tives a common,, erpression is, and the general, reply ela "Museverate the statement by an bath, fers being shown at the

RULING IN ALL, ITB

AVERY

*Elegant