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No 2224. QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL

Hongkong, 24th February, 1890.

વૃંદ

WINES AND SPIRITS.

BY APPOINTMENT.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1890.

M. Gray Eiq; M. Grote, Esq; G. E. Noble, Erq: E L Woodin, Esq; H. Hoppius, Esq Honorary Steward and Clerk of the Scales. The Hon, C. P. Chater, Judge. R. M. Gray Erq, Assistant Judge. E. H. Gore-Booth, Esq.; Staiter; Capt. Paterson, gist Regt., Second Starter. HA. Herbert, Esq., Hon. Treasurer. F. H. Gore-Booth, Esq., Clerk of the Course.

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SECOND DAY-THURSDAY, 17th FEBRUARY. SELLING STAKES, value $.00, for all China Ponies. bona fide, Griffins af this meeting, other than. Subscription Griffins 7b. extra; weight for inches; the winner to be sold by auction for $te, half of my surplus from sale to go to the Second Pony and half to the Fund; entries to close at noon on 26th February to Clerk of the Course; entrance $5. Hall-a mite...

S. WATSON & CO., LD Mr. Sykes' gr. Carbine, 11st, th..................

(ESTABLISHED A.D. 1841)

Mr. G. T. Velich's wh. Pedro Blanco, 11st. lb. Mr. Easton Mr. Benedick's gr. Don John, 11st. lb........ Mr. Read Mr. Patts' gr. Kettles, 1131. 7..........

Mr. Collingwood 3 Mr..W. Cruickshank's gr. Deveron, 10st. gib. Mr. Maclean Mr. M Grote's br. Fix. 119. 7ib. Mr. Manuk o Mr. Syke's gr. Nordenfelt, tist 11b...

Mr. Master Mr. Morgan's sk. Caswell, it st. alb..

Dr. Robertson o Mr. Mouat's wh. Worthless, rost, 12lb..........

Mr. Green o Mr. Derick's gr. Tip-top, to, 11lb. Mr. Boyd Capt. Paterson's. gr. Pot-hunter, 11st, Ilb......

Mr. Townsend o

Mr. Woodcock o: Mr. MacEwen's ch. D'ye-understan', rast. 12lb.

Mr. Walker o Mr. Benedick's ch. Dogberry, ttat, 3lb.

Mr, Oswald-o Pedro Blanco, Don John, and Kettles were in front throughow, and although the first-named swerved nemas the course half-way down the straight, he had enough left in him to win rather easily from the Benedick's "crack" by nearly three lengths, Kettles being a good third. After passing the post Kettles unshipped his pilot, and two or three others "took charge" and galloped round the course, on their own account. Time, 62 seconds.

- HONGKONG.

ZE invite attention to the following old Winded, Brands all of which are of ex-

cellent quality and good value for the money.

The am being specially selected by our

· London House, and bought direct from the mosi noted Shippers, are importer in wood and bottled by ourselves, thus enabling us to supply the best growths at moderate prices

tein odering it is only necessary to state the name and qa tity of Wine or Spirit wanted, and initial letter for quality desired,

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Orders through Local Post or by Telegram receive pronint attention, PORTS. (For Invalid's and general use.)'

Per dosen

Case. Per Bol.

A Alin Douro, good quality,

Green Capsule $10 B Vintage, Superior quidity,

Red Capsules..... *** 12 Fine Old Vintage, superior

quality, Black Seal Capsule 14 D Very Fine Old Vintage, extra

superior., Violet

(Oht Battled)

SHERRIES.

cc

Capsule

18

A Delicate Pile Dry, dinner

wine, Green Capsule...

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6

B Su crior Pale Dry, dinner

wine, Green Seal Capsule...7.50

C Manzanilla, Pale Natural

Sherry, White Capsule... 10 Superior Old Dry, Pale Natural Sherry, Red Seal Capsule.......

D Very Superior Old Pale Dry, choice old Wine, White Seal Capsule.........

10

'E Extra Superior Old Pale Dry, very finest quality, Black Seal Capsule (Old Bottled).....

- 14.

Per Case

Quarta.

CLARETS.

A Superior Breakfast Claret,

$1,00

The SCURRY STAKES. a sweepstakes of $5 each; with $too added, second Pony to receive $50. for all bond fide Griffins,at the date of entry; Subscription Griffins of this Season, 1889-90, non-winners, allowed gift; weight for inches, One mile.

1.10 Mr. Sid's gr. Enticer, 1st. 4lb....Mr. Maclean-1

Mr. McCullagh's b. Materialist, ist, llb....... 1.25

Mr. Read Mr. J. D. Humphreys' gr.. Vernal 10st. 12lb.

Mr. Townsend 3 1.59 Mr. Buxey's gr. Fidget, 11st. 1lb.' ...Mr. Pond Mr J. D. Humphreys, br. Votary, lost. 12lb.

Mr. Hart Buck o 0.60

Mr. John Peel's blk, Iuris, 11st. 4lb...........

Mr. Hough o 0.75 Mr. John Peel's b. Ringwood, fort. Izlb....................... Mr. Easton 10 | Mr. Pogose's ch. Senater, fost. 12lb. ............................./ Mr. Green Mr. Ten Broeck's gr. Wild Sage, lost. Izlb.....

Mr. Reynell o Retting: Enticer against the field. Imme- diately the ag fell the favorite was driven to the font and, attended by Materialist, made the whole of the running and won easily by three lengths. Vernal finished a good third, a couple 1.5a of lengths behind Materialist. Time 2 min. 71

1.00

For Cait.

t dos.

a doa. Pista,

1

Red Capsule ***.

$4

$4.50

St. Estephe Red Capsule... 4.50

-5.00

GS Julich

7

D La Rose

11

Per dox.

Саба

BRANDY.

A Hennessy's. Okl. Pale, Red

Capsule........

7.50 $12.00

Per Hot

B Superior Very Old Cognac,

Red Capsule

***

14

C Very Old Liqueur Cognac

Red Capsule mo

18.

D Hennessy's Finest Very Old

Liqueur Cognac, 1872 Vin-

tage, Red Capsule

..... 24

2.00

SCOTCH WHISKY,

8

A Thorne's Blend, White Cap.

sule

B Watson's Glenorchy Mellow Blend, Blue Capsule with Name and Trade Mark... 8

C Watson's Abelour-Glenlivet, Red Capsule, with Name and Trade Mark..............

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D Watson's H K D Blend of the Finest Scotch Malt Whiskies, Violet Capsule... 10

E Watson's Very Old Liqueur

Scotch Whisky, Gold Capsule 13 IRISH WHISKY.

:

0.75

1,00

1.10

seconds.

The GERMAN CUP, presented by Members of the German Club, for Subscription Griffins of this Season, 1889-go, only weight for inches; entrance $10; Secend Pony to receive 75 per cent. of entrance money. One-mile-and-a

quarter.

Mr. Darius' gr. Leander, rost. glb., Mr. Pond Mr. Jones's d. Llygodan, 1st. 1lb., ...Mr. Read z Mr. John Peel's gr. Total Loss, rist. lb........

Mr. Houg's 3 Mr. Benedick's gr. Don John, rist, ribe ...... $1.10

Mr. Metrant o Mr. Derick's gr. Express, sost, talb,, Mr. Boyd o 1.25 Mr. Deveton's gr. The Laird, 11st. 415. .....................

Mr. Woodcock o 1.50 Mr. Gorburn's gr. Athole Brase, 11st. 4lb.....

Mr. Sassoon o Mr. J. D. Humphreys' gr. Valentine, tost, glb.

Mr. Hart-Buck Mr. Jay's gr. Läufer, tost. Izlb....Mr. Walker Mr. A. W. Maitland's wh. Bolero, lost. gib....

Mr. Townsend o Mr. Sammie's gr. Salute, lost, glb., Mr. Reynella Mr. Sid's gr. Enterprise, ust. 1lb, Mr. Maclean a 0.75 Mr. A. G. Stokes' gr. Balmoral, tost, glb.......

Dr. Robertson o Mr. Sykes' gr. Musket, tost. glb., Mr. Master o 0.75 Mr. Tasman's wh. Oamaru, 1ost, gib

Mr. Sampson o Mr. Tasman's gr. Tasma, 11st, 1lb. mom Mr. Collingwood Belting:-6 to 4 on Leander, After one breakaway, in which Enterprise galloped half a mile before being pulled up, the lot were despatched to a capital start, but after going a few strides Enthusiast and Salute cut out the work about three lengths in front of Valentine and Express, the others following in a compact body. These positions were main. tained without any material variation until half a mile from home, where Mr. Pond sent the favorite to the front, and

bo raced 9.40 down to the village four lengths to the good, his nearest attendants being Total Loss and Musket, although Llygodan, who had been conspicuously in the rear, was now thrending his way through the field. Entering the straight the result was a foregone conclusion, and notwithstanding Llygodan's game efforts to Good Leeward Island..$1.50 per Gallen. get up. Leander drew away by himself and won easily by four lengths in the very fast time of 2 min. 41 secs. Total Loss was a fair, third, Musket fourth and Bolero fifth. The FXCHANGE PLATE, presented by the Bankers and Exchange Brokers of Hongkong, for China Pories; weight for inches; Entrance $ro Second Pony to receive half of the entrance money, One-mile-and-three-quarters. Mr. J. D. Humphreys' cb. Volcano, i tat. slb,.,

Mr. Towastad Mr. John Peel's gr. Leap Year, cost, zalb...

A John Jameson's Old, Green

Capsule.

John Jameson's Fine Old,

Green Capsule.............................................. 10 C John Jameson's Very Fine

Old, Green, Capsule............... 12

GENUINE BOURDON WHISKY,

fine old, Red Capsule, with Name, 10 GIN.

B Fine Unsweetened, White

A Fine Old Tom, White Capsule.4.50

Capsule ......

RUM.

0.75

1.00

1.10

1.00

4.50

0.40 0.50

C Fine A.V. H. Geneva.........5.25

Fine Old Jamaica, Violet

Capsula... 12

LIQUEURS.

Benedictine Curaça Chartreuse

1.00

Maraschino Herring's Cherry Cordial Dr. Siegert's Angostura

Bitters, &

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The PROFESSIONAL CUP, presented, for all China Ponies; weight for inches; winners of one Race at this meeting, 7lbs. 'extra; of two Races, 10lbs, extra and of three Races, 15lbs. extra ; previous non-starters to carry fast ; entrance $10; Second Pony to receive 50. per cent of entrance money: Third Pony 25 per cent, One-mile-a-quarter. 1 Mr. Sid's dun. Susewind, 11st. 11h.........

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Mr. Chantrey's ch. Aristocrat, 11st.tlb.........

Capt. Glubb o Mr Nantal's ch. Forerunner, xist. 4ib.............

Mr. Boyd o | Mr. John Peel's br. Hotspur, rost. glb..........

Mr Hough o Mr. Sid's cb. Blazer, 10st. 12th... Mr. Machado o Beuing Mr. Sid's pair · against the field. After one false start, in which Aristocrat baited with Capt. Glubh and, after galloping round the course, got rid of him and took no further part in the race, Waldo jumped away in front and made hot running from Varrum and Forerunner.

Mr. Maclean 1 Mr. John Peel's dun Orlando, 11st, zib... ......

Mr. Easton Z Mr. Ten Brocck's gr. Wild Mint, 10. 6ib,...

Mr. Sampson 3 Mr. Baxey's gr. Pao-shing, 11st, 1lb, Mr. Pond o Mr. J. D. Humphreys' gr. Vigour, 11. 1lb.....

Mr. Townsend o Mr. J. D. Humphreys' b. Grantham, tost. 22lb. Mr. Hart Buck Mr. Morgan's dun Silken Mead, Irst, rib....

Mr. Walker o Mr. Pogost's gr. Senegal, 11st. 11b. Mr. Read o Mr. Sykes' gr. Mullingar, 1st. 4lb. Mr. Master o Mr. Tasman's ch. Timaru, 11st. 1lb

Mr. Reynella Susewind and Pao-shing were the best favorites, bat Orlando had also many stanch supporters. A splendid start was easily effected, but Susewind was quickest on his legs and care past the Stand the first time at least half a dozen | lengths to the good, and this commanding

·lead

was materially increased la rounding the bend towards the back streich. All the way up the hill Mr. Maclean kept the old dun going, and although Orlando, Wild Mini and Paoshing hunted him home it was of no avail, as he scored an easy victory by ever | three lengths from Orlando, with Wild Mint a bad third. Pao-shing was second best, but Mr. Pond judiciously cased his pony inside the distance when he saw he had no chance. Time 2 min. 41 secs.

The PARSEE CUP presented by the Parsee com munity, for China Ponies, being bond Ad Griffins at date, of entry weight for inches winners of one race at this meeting, 7155 extra; of two Races, 12lbs. extra; Subscription Griffins of this Season, non-winners, allowed 5lbs., entrance $5. Seven furlongs.

Mr. Hough I Mr. John Peel's d. Duncraggan, last 12th.... Mr. Tasman's gr. Coonalpyn, 1ost 12 b......

Mr. Sampson 2

Mr. J. D. Humphrey's gr. Vernal, 10st. zzĺb...

Mr. Townsend 3 Mr. Buxey's gr. F.dget, 11st. lb...Mr. Pond Mr. Buxey's gr. Grayling, Itst. Ib...

Skipjack lying next, and Visitation bringing up the rear, At the half-mile starting post Wildo held a three lengths' advantage of the Foochow pony, who was now clos ly attended by Skipjack, but a few strides further on Mr. Buxey's bay rushed through and challenged for the lead, Blazer at the mame time emerging from the ruck and assuming a prominent place, Waldo and Skipjack entered the straight neck-and-neck, and after a ding-dong race all the way down, the fust named outstayed his opponent and won easily at the finish by three quarters of a length. Visitation passed the pulling up Blazer inside the distance and secured third place, half a dozen lengths behind the second Time 1.318. The WELTER & LATE; for all Ponics; weight 125t previous winners at this meeting, 7 lbs, extra; entrance $5, with $100 added. "One mile! Mr. Pogose's gr, Salipetre,' tost, 11lb, ...

Mr. Read Mr. Sykes' gr. Mullingar, rest. 4lb. Mr. Master 2 Mr. Sid's gr. Enchanter. 11st, 71b. Mr. Maclean 3 Mr. Morgan's dun. Si ken Mead, rist. tib....

Mr. Walker o Betting: 2 tot on Enchanter. The favorite. and Sal patre made joint running for half a mil when Mullingar joined issue, and at the Rock Mr. Maclean had to ride hard to keep his place. Making the descent to the village. Saltpetre and Mullingar drew away together, the distance, where Mr. Pogose's representative and a close struggle ensued until inside obtained a decided advantage, which he main tained to the end and won cleverly by rather more than a length. Enchanter was a bad third, and Silken Mead tailed off from the fall of the iag.

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AT Tangier, almost within speaking distance of European shores, a caravan of 500 slaves, freshly arrived from Timbuctoo, were sold in the public market one day last month. The men were sold at $30 each, the women at $40. The young girls breught $80 apiece.

ARTIFICIAL gems at the Paris Exposition are said to have surpassed anything ever before shown, some of the specimens puzz'ing even dealers and experts. The artificial pearls were specially successful, no means being found to distinguish the genuide from the ntlificial, excepi, the use of a file.

Wito says. Hongkong isn't the boat building centre of the Far Enst? The first of a number of fine-river-launches, intended for service on the Bangkok river, is now being completed by a Chinese firm, and the Manila Diario states that a new Regatta Club there is sending here for tubs, wager-boats, etc.

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A MAN in Illinois lately married his sixth wife. Every one of his wives brought him a farm, and he is now one of the largest landed proprietors in this country. This shows that marringe is n great success if it is managed properly, and tha if a man sticks to that business, as well as anj other, he is bound to come out ahead in the end. THE Japan Herald says that another new order of knighthood is to be created by the Japanese Government. The two classes are Kinposho. (Order of the Golden Phoenix), and Gingoshe (Order of the Silver Phoenix). It is, however, to be a purely military order, and according to the native papers no person, even the sovereign himself, will be entitled to, receive it unless he porary adds:-Now if either Germany er Russis has been present in a battle. A Kobe contem- announced the introduction of such an order at the present moment, the boltom of half the Bourses in Europe, would be ready to drop out.

A GERM N was boasting in the presence of sonie Russian about the obedience and discipline of the German army, citing numerous. instances from the war between France and Germany. "Gentlem ́n,” repli dene of the Russians, "what you say about the discipline in the German asmy amounts to nothing at all, when compared with what occurs continually in the Russian amy But I will merely recite one instance of what

the Czar Nicholt, when the discipline in

the Russian army was comparatively jax,

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THE robe of the Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court is black Chinese satin p the other Justices wear black silk. One woman has made these robes for forty years, for which she gets $100 apiece, They are all made alike. IT may be interesting to the community generally to learn that, although the medical fraternity have refined from openly stating. it, a mild farm of influenzɩ exits almost throughout the European portion of the colony. It isn't called '. that, as we said, but it is there,

THE Polo match on Tuesday, R. A. v. The World, proved a most exciting cortest, even- tually ending in a draw with two goils each, The military, however, had considerably the best of the play. A match will be played on Saturday afternoon, commencing at 4.45, the Club authgonising the R. A. THE "Singapore and Straits Directory" for 1800 has been forwarded to us by the publishers, the Singapore and Stralis Printing Office. It is a production second to none of its kind in the East. It records with equal accuracy the habitat of the scattered venturers in the remotest cornèrs of Melaysia and the growing populations of the Settlements, its range extending from Borneo to Sumatra. Information of the most multifarious kind fills its foo pages, and altogether it is an extremely well got-up and necessary volume Messrs, Kelly and Walsh are the agents here,

THE following is the handicap for the Veterans' Race, distance 120 yards, to be run at the Hong- kong Athletic Sports on Saturday, March 8th:-

W. H. Young and R. K. Leigh, Scratch. F. Dodwell, yards.

Surgeon Major Barrow, 4 yards..

L. Mendel, A. G. Wise, H. E. Wodehouse, and W. F. Richardson, 5 yards.

A-6 Morris, and R. M. Rumsey, 6 yards, R. Fraser-Smith, 8 yards.

G. C. Anderson, 9 yards.

E. Burnie, H. J. Holmes, Paul Jordan, and Paymr. Robinson, 10 yards,

John Andrew, James Kirkwood, W. Danby, and Mejor Dempster, 12 yards.

Handicappers-A. K. Traveis, A. Denison, l', Hozeland, and C. H. Thompson.

THE Japan Heraid states that, the price of rea

TO-MORROW'S SELECTIONS. To-morrow's racing is bound to be of a sensational character, and in the Champions it is quite on the cards that Pao-shing's mile-and a half record may be cut. The Civil Service Cup is a race that a wise prophet would leave alone, Mr. Keynell o but an opinion has to be given, and Mr. J. D). Humphrey's d: Vivid, fit. lib....... can do no harm, I may as well chance it. Mr. Hart Buck oLeander, of course, will not run, and therefore Mr. A. P. MacEwen's gi. Norraan, ist. fib... if Llygodan is sent out he ought to have a fairly occurred at the beginning of the reign of having gone up.considerably of late, and the

Mr. Walker o easy task before him; but he may, and probably Mr. McCullagh's br. Materialist, rust, alb................ will be kept for the Hongkong Stakes. In Mr. Read o that event I am disposed to most favorably Mr. Pogoic's ch. Senator, rost, valb.Mr. Green regard the prospects of Total Loss and Bolero. Mr. Sid's gr. Enticer, 12st. alb. (incl 12b.ex) The Challenge Cup lies between Home Guard, Mr. Maclean o Entertainer, Volcano, and Orlando, and this Enticer, notwithstanding his alb. penalty, quartette are likely enough to come to the post. was freely backed against the field, but Materialist The Derby winner is a grand, pany and a fine and Duncraggan were also strongly fancied. To stayer; Volcano's successes in the Foochow Cup a good start Materialist made play just in front of and Exchange Plate show what a clinker over a Enticer, and before a furlong had been covered distance of ground Mr. Humphreys' big cheanut this pair were at least ten lengths ahead is; and no judge of racing will believe of their field. Rising the hill Materialist was that Orlando's true form has been shown done with, and before the village was reached in the two one mile-and-a-quarter races in which Enticer had also shot his bolt. Coonalpyn led he has, taken part; but with all this, my view is into the straight, but was quickly challenged by that name Guard is an exceptionally gaine and Duncraggan, and the latter, drawing clear way, staying pony, and I shall expect to see him scored an easy two lengths victory from Mr. returned the winner of this coveted trophy. Tasman's grey, with Vernal a good third. Vivid Orlando will probably prove his most dangerous was fourth, and Enticer fifth. Time 1 min. 5 当然C痰。

The HONGKONG CLUB CUP, presented, for China Posies; weight for inches; entrance $15 second pony, to receive fa per ce Third pony, 25 per cent, of entrance money, One-mile-and-a-bail.

Mr. Pond I

Mr. Buxey's gr. Home Guard, ttal, tlb...... Mr. John Peel's dun Golden Hope, tist. lb...

Mr. Hough 2 Mr. Sid's br. Sonnenstrahl, 1st, 4lb............

Mr. Machado 3 Mr. Sid's rn. Ali Baba, rist. 1lb................................................

Mr. Maclean o Mr. J. D. Humphreys' gr. Vigour, 11st, 1lb...

Mr. Hart Buck o Home Guard, who was backed at odds of 2 to I on against the field, gotslightly the best of the start and raced away with Ali Baba, Golden Hope and Sonnerstrahl lying next, and Vigour lying off. These positions were maintained unti half a mile from home, where Ali Baba had shot his bolt, and from this point the racs became a procession, as the favorite came away by himself and won in a common canter from Golden Hope by half a dozen lengths. A grand struggle for third place between Sonnerstrahl and Vigour ended in favor of the former by a neck. Time for one mile 2 08, for a mile and a half 2.14-

The JOCKEY CUP, for Subscription Ponies of this and last Season, winners excluded; to be ridden by Jockeys who have never had a winning mount previous to this meeting in Hongkong or China; weight for inches; entrance $5. One mile.

Mr. Benedick's br. Claudio,, rost, glb.: ........................ Mr. Meuranit

Mr. A, P. MacEwen't gr. D'ye-act, 10st, 12lb.

opponent.

The Navy Cup-Pao-shing

Susewind.

Ladies Purse.Arabic or Fair Sport. Hongkong Stakes-Leander is said to be in lavender for the Champione, so that Llygodan should win this event, and probably Musket will.

be his immediate attendant.

Keechong Cup.-Leap Year. Garrison Cup.-Ringwood or Materialist. Consolation Stakes.--Blazer.

The result of the Champion Stakes will greatly depend on the running in the Challenge Cup. but at present it seems to me that Home Guard st win, and that Entertainer and Volcano will fill the second and third places.

Nil Desperandum." Whipped Dog."

AN OLD SPORTSMAN, Hongkong, 27th February, 1895.

TELEGRAMS,

GERMANY.

LONDON, February 25th. Twenty Socialists have been elected, and prob ably many more at the second ballots will come in three Dutch Socialists lenders, have been anested in Berlin.

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At that time, before the telegraph was dis covered, the Russians used signal stations which were a few miles apart. The soldier made a signal which. was repeated by the soldier at the next station, and thus the news was conveyed thousands of miles. One day a soldier at a station near St. Petersburg did not see the signal in time, and, dreading the punish. ment that awaited him for negligence, deliberate ly hanged himself on the signal tower. The soldier at the next statian mistook this fra signal, so he deliberately but promptly hanged himself, also. In consequence of the discipline' which prevail in the Ru's an army, cex day it was discovered that all the soldiers at the signal stations from St. Petersburg to Warsaw had

banged themselves on their signal towers. Of COUTEC much stricter díscipine prevails at present, and-" That will do," replied the German, "I give it up."

This smallest draft ever issued by the U.S.

Treasury Department will be drawn in the course of a few days, says the Chicago Herald. Itis for the magnificent sum of 1 cent, and is to pay for property worth, at the lowest estimate, $40,000. At the last session of Congress the representa Live from Lowell succeeded in having a bill passed appropriating $200,000 for the erection of a public buliding there and the purchase of the site. Half a dozen different property-owners were anxious to have the Government buy their property, as they thought it would be a good thing for them. The famous bunting mill, in which General B. F. Butler is such a large stockholder, own a large plot of ground near the mill, and offered it the Government for a very low price, thinking that if the Post office were built there the company's other property would enhance in value. Considerable property was owned by an estate at the other offered land equally as desirable. The contest end of the town, and for the same reason they between the two waged warm for a time, until at last the Butler people executed a master move and offered the property to the Government for $1. But the other syndicate heard what had been done and offered their ground for r cent, and this offer the Government finally accepted, and the draft for: cent will soon be sent to the agent of the owners. The same routine will have to be followed in regard to this draft as (1 it were for $1,000,000. All the papers will have to be carefully examined by the accounting officers in the first instance, and there be about fourteen signatures on the warrant before the draft is finally signed by the Secretary of the Treasury.

workmen at the spinning mills at Osaka being distressed thereby, they have applied for an' in- crease of wages, which was, however, refused by their employers on the ground that'yarns were not selling well. They, however, stand fast in their demand, and have sent a circular around among all the workmen of the spinning mills, on an increase of their wages; in case their totalling over go 000, calling on them to insist

demands are not acceded to they are to go out on strike. Many cases of extreme privation are hundred paverty-stricken people in the Toyama reported in all parts of the empire. Some two Prefecture made a raid on various rice shops in the locality, and five thousand one hundred and sixty persons are being relieved by allowances of rice gruel at one temple alone in th: same Prefecture,

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THE unpopularly of marriage, saya tḥe Poli Mali Gazetle, continues unabated, and last year was the first in recent times in which, while the

price of wheat fell, the marriage rate remained stationary. It is now 14.1 per thousand. The decline in the popularity of matrimony is greatest with those who bave already had some experie ence of wedded life. Between 1876 and 1888 the marriage rate fell 12 per cent for bachelors: and spinsters, 27 per cent. for widowers, 31 per cent for widows. The drop in the remar riage df widows, however, is probably due to the glutting of the marriage market with sur- plus spinsters. The excess of women over men in England and Wales is estimated at 765,000. Another interesting fact is that the bieths have now reached the lowest rate recorded since civil registration beran. In 1876 the rate was 363 per 1000; it is now 30.6. This is very satisfactory, and it is also notable that the illegimate birth rate bas declined, the propor tion, 4.6 per cent, being the lowest yet registered, The worst feature in the Registrar - General's return, however, is the fact that the male bittha bad fallen in prop ition to the female; in the last ten years "1038 baby boys were boin for every thousand girls, and last year the male preponderance had dropped by 5, and is standing at 1033 to 1003. With surplus female population of three-quarters of a million, this is a move in the wrong direction, It is worth noting that while the increase in marriages between Eng ish people has not kept pace with the population, (having increased only 4 per cent in the last nine years), marriages according to Jewish rites have grown no less than 65 per cent, If this rate is kept up wa shall become Anglo-Israelites indeed, in a way not dreamed of by those enthusiasts who have identified us with the last Ten Tribes.

FIGHTERS' FADS.

A large proportion of mankind is prone to be in fuck, but in the pugilistic fraternity every affected by sign, omens, and more or less belief

Individual is the personification of superstition. The modern prize-fighter could as soon be weaned from the beer glass or the black bottle as from the belief that there is a charm in some article of his fighting costume that he has worn in victorious contests.

LOCAL AND GENERAL. IN an Interview with M. Pasteur, he was asked whether he considered In grippe" was oc- casioned by bacteria. The Professor smiled sardonically and shrugged his shoulders, but sald ́ nothing. On being asked what he con, Mr. Jay's gr, Haben, tost, rzlb...Mr. Hohnket asidered the best remedy for the malady, he Mr. Ardy's spd. First Venture, 1st. sh.......

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remarked: "Let men and women both qui: Mr. Derick's gr. Express, fost. alb........................

smoking tobacco and smoke camphor instead, OLDHAME's Statistical Chart states that in 1838 88.7 of the world's steam tonnage was built in Capt. Paterson and they will probably escape the pest,"

Great Britain, and of the steel steam tonnage Mr. Gorbum's gr. Athole Brose, Tist. 4lb. an

Capt. Glubbo PROPLE of Hongkong, learn-or rather hear 182.2 per cent was built in Great Britain, Of the Mr. J, D. Humphreys' gr. Valentine, tost, glb. reiterated that you are the meanest community | 11,553,10s tons of seagoing steam tonnage in the Mr. H. Humphreys in the Far East. For three months the much- world 7,304,815, or 6zt per cent, belong to the bewailed monotony of the place has been un- British Empire, and 6,890,176, or 595 per cent, Mr. May o Mr. John Peel's gr. Good Hops, 1st, 1lb......

broken by a regular attraction-save that of the to the United Kingdom alone. Of the 10,260 Mr. J. M. Forbes o Pantomime-and now, when a company with steamers in the world of over 100 tons gross Mr. Sid's ch. Enthusiast, tost. 12lb...

a reputation like that the Fisk Minstrels have. regliter, 5914 are British. The United States has Mr. Manuk o extending to our very gates, comes to please but 425 seagoing steamers of over 100 tons gross Mr. Sykes' gr., Thunderbolt, 10st, 12lb ......... the public for a few nights, they have a register, with an aggregate tonnage of but 516,251.

Mr. Master o beggarly audience of fifty persons, Last night tons, being surpassed by France with 490 vessels Peter Jackson, who is just now about the most Mr. Twain's b. Rayon d'Or, 1st gib........

that was the case, at any rate, but they of an aggregate tonnage of 740.325 tons, and by conspicuous member of the fistic profession, has an abiding faith in the virtue of an old thread. Mr. Collingwood o nevertheless courageously reddered every item Germany with 640 vessels of an aggregate ton- Haben, Rayon d'Or and Claudio were all on the programme, and were rewarded with nage of 726,044 tons. The Kingdom of Sweden- bare plster that would have been a chestnut in * misfit parlor fifteen years ago. When Peter extensively backed. Thunderbolt made play applause from every man there. And if the Norway has 760 vessels of an aggregate tonnage

arouse his of 348.661 tons. The total tonnage of the world, 'Incases his elongated for in this ancient gar for the first half mile, Athol Brose, Claudio and Colonial Chaptals would like to Valentine following in close order, with Good half-dean of a congregation from the ordinary steam and sail, is 20,943,650 tons, of whichment he looks like the cook of a "*lume-fulcer ** out of a job. His counterpart can be seen Hope lengths in the rear

Haben, who lethargy on Sunday next, he will make an 10539 188, or over 50 per cent, are British. Our got badly away, showed prominently coming effort to engage the dark nightingales for tonnage engaged in the foreign trade in 1888 any day on the Liverpool docks or in other down the hill and at the top of the straight gat Sunday's service and let the public know. It: wax 565,348 tons, steam and sail, as against English seaports where culinary artists of sable 6,017 447 British cons in that trade. In the kuc are found in abundance seeking marine Mr. Sid'siblk., Myth, gost, 12th... Mr. Maclean 3 on terms with Claudio, this pair coming right away

same year the aggregate of exports and imports engagem ots. In point of fact, Peter's well-worn Mr. Boxey's gr. Arable rost. alb... Mr. Read from their field and racing home locked together, THE Salvation Army leaders, the Sydney Bulla-

was $3 425 000 000, as great coat began service when the now world. Mr. Nantal' gr. Blúc Ryễn, 1195,- 4lb.Mr, Boyd o A couple of strides from the chair Haben led din says, are commencing to pile up riches on for Great Britala

Volcano was a very hot favorite. Arabic and by a neck, but Claudio, answering gamely to earth. The basics congratulate the rank and against $1,419911,62x for the United States. renowned gladiator was the undistinguished cook Biskness of trade is indicated by toonage of a merchantship trading between Calcutta and Myth m de joint running from Blue Ruin and Mr. Meurant's vigorous calls, got up on the Leap Year for the frat mile, the favorite lying off post and made a dead heat, First Venturele on the value of the real estate" owned entered and cleared at all parts of the Sydney. After his novitiate in a boxing gym. by the Army! They also advertise their willing- United States, including these on the lakes, nasium in Sydney the colored Hercules made bis a good ten le gths. Facing the bill the last time was a bad third. Time a.11.

ness to grant pensions in return for lump sum was 30,271,936 tons, while that of Great Britain debut as a professional fighter in an unimportant Arabic had shot his bolt and "Croppie at once In the decider Haben was favorite at 5 to 4

as 64.821.643 tons. We built in 1881 but match arranged to test his quality. He wore on HoчGrosa, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1890.

took his place alongside the Tientsin Champions' on, The pair raced together to the Black Rock, donated to the Army, and they will give current

rates of interest for loans! If the Salvationists 218,086 tons of steam and sail abipping, inclu- entering the sing for the first time the old winner, who had run very unkindly from but from this landmark Claudio came clear away

would but lease real estate" alone,, and fake ding barges and canal boats, while Great Britain weather-beaten overcoat, and he won with case, HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB RACE the start, Blue Ruls at the same monent and won easily by four lengths.

up the Socialistic movement, what a power they in the same year built 605,503 tons of steam. After that Peter's threadbare alster became a joining.issue and apparently fall of running. MEETING, 1890.

Myth was the first to give way and then The BROKERS' CUP presented; for all Chios would be, and what a shove along they would tonnage, and 70200 tons of fall tounge. As familiar sight to the patrons of the prize ring,

Ponies; weight for inches; previous winners at

give to Socialism This bankering after wealth may be inferred from these figures, we do but a the Amey pony followed sult, but imme

this inceting, 7lbs, extra; Subscription Griffins and #proputty will effectually destroy the small part of our own trade over sea. In 1889 diately leap Year got clear, Volcano ang

of this Season, 1889-90, allowed 5 lba raison d'etre of the Army. Once they possess 79 per cent. of the tonnage entered and cleared with a wet sail, and at the quarter-mile post

entrance $5; Second Pony to receive half landed property and accumulated funds they will at our ports was foreign, while over 81 per cent. assumed the lead, Half-way down the straight

entrance money. Three-quarters-of-a-mile, wax fat and kick. In the course of a decade or of the tonnage entered and share at British the long-striding chesnut had the race in hand,

two it will pay smart people to belong to the ports was British. Over 7 per cent. in het, of and going strongly to the end won with Mr. Sid's br. Waldo, rist. lb.,,Mr. Macicsa

Army and then-farewell to its utility, For It the foreign freight tonnage of the world was consummate ease by three length from the Mr. Buxey's b. Skipjack, sost, talb, Mr. Read a

is useful. It reaches classes and individuals carried in British vessels. The sum paid by the "Ewa"representative, Myth securing third pigem | Mr. J. D. Humphrey's br. Visitation, rost. 6lb,

Mr. Townsend ostracised by Respectability-bat, alas) it is now | Bililsh Government for the carriage of maile is

$1,163,0 after a close finish with Blue Ruin. Time for s

MARRIAGE. On February 18 h, at the British Episcopal Church, Foochew, by the Rv. L. Lloyd, the Rev. JAMES. STRATFORD COLLINS, BA, Mis- inary of the C.M.S., Fechow, 10 MARY ISABELLA, fourth daughter of the late Samuel Johnson, Esq. j.P., of Brockville, Co. Wexford,

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Stewards:His Excellency Sir G. William des Voeux, K.C.M.G.; His Excellency Admital Sir Nowell Salmon, V.C., K.C.B.; His Excel- lency Major-General Edwards, R.E., C.B.; Com- modore Church, R.N.; Colonel Storer, R.E. Colonel Craster, R.A.; Colonel Chater, grst Regt. The Hon. P. Kyrie The Hon. J. Keswick; The Hon. C. P. Chater G. S. Coxon, Esq.; W. H. Forbes, Esq.; J. Grant, Esq;. R.

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mlle and a half 3.19), for the full distance 3-59, Mr. Boco's gr. Yaum, rost. 11lb.Mr. Reynell o I verging on respectability itself,

and is now as well-known on three continents Am John L. Sullivan's portrait,

Only once did the sable gladiator omit his long-talled garment from the preliminary cere. unfortunate monies of prizefight. That omission occurred when Peter fought Farnum of Melbourne, a sturdily built slogger, who made short wosk of the Sydney pet. It has always been's mystery to sporting historians why the sable gladiátor got licked, so taully by số adg

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