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Intimations.

DAKIN BROS, OF CHINA,

..

LIMITED,

DISPENSING CHEMISTS, &C.

MANUFACTURERS.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 1891.

The Honghong Telegraph.

HONGKONG, FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 1891.

Ir is a great pity that the "win, tia or

THE steamer Six Nansing, Capt. Peters, has been placed upon the Hongkong Manila line the ill-fated Vanning. by Messrs. Jardine, Matheson & Co., to replace THERE are 377.77 grains of pure silver in a Mexican dollar, and 371 grains in an American dollar. It is noteworthy that the American trade daliar, once so common in the Far East, has practically disappeared from circulation.

YESTERDAY afternoon two lots of Crown land situated at Quarry Bay, were put up for sale by public auction; cach of which were purchased by Messrs. Butterfield and Swire, at figures $10 above the upset price.

As will be seen in our advertising columus, a competition for the "Faki Cup" will take place afternoon at the Naval Range, to-morrow Kowloon, under the usual conditions. A launch

competitors.

wrangle" principle has of late become | (Hannat) come up on the inside; and the Fon banglag an Indian constable on the jaw will leave the P. & O. pier at 3.15 p.m. to convey to draft it for him in comprehensible English.

being on the outside. But Major HANNAT, who was riding a pony called jujube—the "'cumshaw" already referred to--had Imbibed some sort of potion that, as his mount was presumably going faster than the two ponies in front, it was Mr. SAMPION'S place to pull out and let him gallant Major, in defence of this verdant trick-act of accomplished jockeying, used which language of the vilest nature with any person of a more bellicose

point of the CTOR SAMPSON THE Singapore Frer Press states that the pro- -the writer of this article, for instance-posed Pakang exploring expedition, which was to have left that place some time since, and in ornament to his profession to the usual pains H. J. Kelsall, R.A., are to take part, has been would inevitably have subjected that which Mr. W. Davison, Mr. Ridley, and Lieut. and penalties of blatant blackguardism: postponed for the present.

in Queen's Road last night Tem Dens, of the Porpoiss, was this morning compelled to sling three bright Mexicans into the hands of the man who runs the shroff pidgin at the Magla- tracy,

A NATIVE paper says that a woman named Sun has been exhibiting in a temple at Fekin a baby | which has two bodies and one head. It is said to be one year old. For economy's sake, the Government should secure this prodigy for an Government sho

the

such a prominent element in local sport CHI

HEMISTS AND AERATED WATER This very offensive innovation has already caused great dissension in our local racing circles, but for its introduction into the manly pastime of boat-racing there can be no valid excuse. Throughout the long period during which racing has been a universally popular form of amusement in Hongkong there has been nothing until this year to reflect discredit on Mr. STEWART-LOCKHART's case was, on THE Marquis de Leuville, who loved Mrs. Frank which is indulged in throughout the Fatherland, would be ready. That was on the 16th of

DAKIN'S BODA WATER, EQUAL TO THAT OF THE BEST

ENGLISH MAKERS.

IN LARGEST BOMBAY SIZE BOTTLES;

CENTS 50 PER DOZEN.

DISCOUNT TO CLUBS, MISSKI AND HOTELS.

(Telephone No. 60.)

the "aport of kings" or its supporters;

Le London Chronic far calling him the Leslie without any responsive spark, bas sued originator of the claque in London and then reviewing the sensations in his career. The Marquis is a first-class “ crank." " for many years well and favorably known in the

no doubt I shall be well enough to attend- Yours faithfully, W. St. John H. Hancock. This letter is addressed to Mr. Ross, the acting recretary of the Company, and was cont yester- day. What it means I regret my knowledge of English does not enable me to understand. It don't know: Mr. Hancock probably knows, hat menns something, I suppose, but what it is I the next time he writes a letter to the Secretary of a public company I hope he will get some one Well, gentlemen, on the 16th of February last there was a meeting of this Company at which the same proposition that you have been called to-day to couilder was put forward, I proposed then that the meeting should be adjourned sína die for the express purpose of allowing accounts of the Marina Company to be brought forward and presented to the shareholders.. (Applause). I consider that was a very fair pro all entitled to as shareholders. Mr. Hancock position. (Hear, bear). It was what we were promised that within three days these accounts accounts are not yet forthcoming. Under ordinary February, and this is the 2nd of April, and these circumstances I should now, whether in thechair or out of it, propose that this meeting adjourn THX area of the Dominion of Canada ta esti- mated at 3.379,00 square miles, or, including sight of the fact that on Tuesday last I happened unill we get these accounts, but I cannot lose

the largest of all the British possessions, consti-

were discussed in the presence of a large muster of which is over 8,000,000 square miles. Canada wigs and full attire. I don't know exactly as the whole continent of Europe; it is nearly something in connection with the affairs thirty times as large as Great Britain and of this Company; and I have to recognise Ireland, and is goo,000 rquare miles larger than the fact that the Chief Justice, on the the United States, exclusive of Alaska Canada covers rather more than one fourteenth part of the earth's surface, but contains only one two hundred and eighty-sixth`part of the population of the world.

THE German Emperor having called attention are now wearing glasses, a doctor has suggested to the fact that so large a number of his subjects that this may be due to the constant smoking but the worthy medico discreetly ignored two

ness-+-beer and bluster. Crosé and effect.

other potent agencies bearing upon short-sighted

race-riding have in several instances bean boat at a place where, as the Umpire | Wg are glad to learn that Mr. J. Douglas Rosy, its water surface, 3,519,000 square miles. It is to be in Court when the affairs of this Company.

of the Chinese Revenue cruiser Chuen Tias, has

principle, exactly the same as this one; troubles of minor character have

there was, of course, no foul language or occasionally arisen, objections to matters of racing law or the etiquette of bullying, but the attempt to pass the other made, but it was left for a distinguished has distinctly laid it down, there was officer.of Her Majesty's Army, the owner room for only one boat to pass, was a P. & O. Co,'s service, and latterly as chief officer tating 40 per cent, of the Empire, the total area of solicitors by no fewer than three barristers in of a "cumshaw" pony and part owner of gross error of judgment and a deliberate been promoted to the command of the crufser lacks only 237,002 square ráiles of being as large what they were talking about, but it was another equally expensive racer, to bring infraction of the laws of boat-racing and Leis, vice Capt. Brazier, who goes home on an element of discord in our little republicport, which cannot under any circumstances Kick leave.

be justlied.

ACCORDING to a trade annual, the capital of round degradation. In due time we shall of sport which has proved an almost 'all-

Companies In Great Britain employed in making beer amounts to nearly eighty-three millions (37 | deal fully and fairly with Incidents which

sterling. There was an increase of seventy-nine it would be the height of folly to

companies during last year. No mention is made of the capital of the consumers of this ignore or set aside; but leaving the

beer, so it is to be inferred that all who drink do scandals of the latest Hongkong Race

not necessarily pay, vide the latest report of the Hongkong Hotel Company. Meeting, and the contemptibla so-called Investigation held into the same by, the A. S. WATSON & CO., LD. Stewards of the Hongkong Jockey Club

(ESTABLISHED A.D. 1841.) - HONGKONG..

Nos. 32 & 34' QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL

Hongkong, 26th March, 1891.

BY APPOINTMENT,

Wanvier Brands, all of which are of the E tavile attention to the following old

cellent quality and good value for the money,

The same being specially selected by our London House, and bought direct from the most- noted Shippers, are imported in wood and bottled by ourselves, thus enabling us to supply the best growths at moderate prices...

In ordering it is' only necessary to state the name and quantity of Wine or Spirit Wanted, and initial letter for quality desired,

Fu don

A Alto Douro, good quality,

Green Capsule ............... ....$10 B Vintage, Superior quailty,

Red Capsule

13

CFine Old Vintage, superior

quality, Black Seal Cápsula 14 D Very Fine Old Vintage, extra superior, Violet Capsule (Old Bottled) kinosisene. 18

SHERRIES.

A Delicate Pale Dry, dinner wine, Green Capsule.........

6

1.10

1,50

for after consideration, we propose at present to devote a few lines to the disputed some correspondence yesterday. boat-face, respecting which we published

Luckily the question in 'dispute in this particular case is easy of solution; the only nasty clement we have to deal with is the pot-hunting claim for undeserved honors and emoluments made by a beaten crow, who had no leg to stand on, neither on the broad basis of sport norțin accordance with Orders through Local Post or by Telegram the recognised laws of boat-racing. This receive prompt attention.

is the win, tie or wrangle" principle to PORTS. (For Invalids and general ust.)

which we, in common with all man who Chew Bot. admire and support sport for sport's sake,, $1,000 strongly object. The facts are these:- Four boats start for the final heat of a race. Owing to some bungling on the 1.25 part of the committee of management, it was found inadvisable at the last moment to row over the course originally marked out, And instead of going outside the gunboats anchored in the fair-way, it a60 was decided to make it a "go as you please" business, and three out of the four 0.75

competitors elected to go inside. Two ofthe 1.00 boats, Capt. HINDERSON'S and Mr. G, C. C. MASTER's, met with accidents Immediately .co after the start, and were consequently out of the race, so that we have only to deal with the craft "stroked" respectively by Mr. Jar. A. SaMPSON and Mr. Stewart- LOCKHART. It appears that Mr. SAMPSON'S 1.50 crew led until nearing H.M.S. Aerity where the channel, it is contended, admit of two boats passing abreast. At this point Mr. STEWART-Lockhart made a spurt, $4.50

5.00 and in attempting to pass the landing 7:50 boat on the laside, that is between the boat and the Alacrity, a foul occurred. On getting clear, Mr. Lockhart's boat lost her steering gear and; of course, Mr. $1.10 SAMPSON west on and won easily. On what fair and sportsmanlike grounds Mr. 1.25

LOCKHART Bfterwards claimed the race, is 1.50❘ not apparent from the published decision

CC

C Manzanilla,

B Superior Pale Dry, dinner

wine, Green Seal Capsulo...7.50

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

D Very Superior Old Pala Dry, choice 'old wlae, White Seal Capsule.........

10

K Extra Superior Old Pale Dry, very finest quailty, Black Seal Capsule' (Old Bottled) apponitura 14

CLARETS.

Par Co. Por Cam

dos. ⚫dos Quata Fan.

WAS

too

A Superior Breakfast Claret,

Red Capsule

$4 B5. Exple, Red Capsule... 4:50. C St, Julica

17.

D La Roser 20

Pardo

· Cake.

BRANDY.

A Hennessey's Old Pale, Red

Capsule..

B Superior Very Old Coganc,

Red Capsule unui

14

C Very Old Liqueur Cognac,

Red Capsule........................ 28 · D Hennessey's Finest Very Old

Liqueur Cogase, 1873 Viņ. tage, Red Capsule .....

SCOTCH WHISKY,

8

A Thorne's Blend, White Cap-

sale-P B. Watson's Glenorchy Mellow Blend, Blue Capsule with Name and Trade Mark...... C. Watson's Abelour-Glenlivet, Red Capsule, with Nama and Trade Mark.ATTR(K) 3201581905. D. Watson's H K D. Blend of

the Finest Scotch Malt Whiskies, Violet Capsule ... ke I Watson's Very Old Liqueur

Scotch Whisky, Gold Capsule 15 RISH WHISKY.

Capeale.............

$2.00

For Bot.

narrow to

of the Umpire, Mr. Jour Andatw, who la 200 nevertheless both a sportsman and a

gentleman, a rather rare combination in this'most notorious of electro-plated British *75 colonies. We regret that "honest John" should have given a decision that not only 975 contradicts itself, but is in no sense in accordance with boat-racing practice,

1,00

1.10

ays There were no stipulated, positions in this race, and the boats had to select whatever courses they thought fit, at their own risk. If, na Mr. Axnazw says, there was only room for one boat to pass the Alacrity, it is quite clear that Mr. Lockhart's attempt to take the lead at this point was a deliberate foul for, which no justification 1.po can be offered. The question of Inside or 1.10 outalde position does not enter into the

A John Jameson's Old, Green

3

0.75

..

10

A Jahn Jameson's Find Old,

C

Green Capsule

John Jameson's Very Finn

Old Green Capsule......... 19 Gevorg BOURBON WHISKY, fineold, Red Capsule, with Namei ro

GIN.

A Fine Old Tom, White Capsule 4.30 B Fine Unsweetened, White

Capsule.....4150

C. Fins A. V. H. Genera...........5.25

RUM.

Finest Old Jamaica, Violet

argument; If there was room for only one 1.00 beat to pass the Aldrily, the right of way by every rule of fair-play as well as of racing law belonged to the boat 40 | leading at that point, and as Mr. Sampion 50 was leading, the, attempt on

part of the other boat to accomplish an impossibility by passing where there was

1.00

Capable 12

the

TELEGRAMS.

THE NEWFOUNDLAND DIFFICULTY.

LONDON, March 24th.

Lord Koutsford has deferred bringing forward the Newfoundland bill until the sixteenth proximo, in order to give time to receive and examine the views put forward by the Colony. MR. SECRETARY FOSTER AND GOLD BULLION.

March 25th. The Secretary to the American Treasury announces that he will continue the policy of declining to furnish gold bars, in exchange for coln; for export,

THE CZAR. AND M. CARNOT. His Imperial Majesty the Czar has conferred Repablic, the order of St. Andrew. on M. Carnot, the President of the French

ITALY AND THE UNITED STATES. 1st April

demanded his passport owing to the slow pro- The Italian Minister to the United States hax gress made with the adjustment of the New Orleans difficulty. Congress meets forthwith.

OBITUARY.

The Eul of Granville.

The Right Hon. Granville George Leveson

Gower, K.G., eldest son of the first Earl, born May 11th, 1815, was educated at Eton, and Christ Church, Oxford, where he took his degree is 1834, became attacks to the embassy at Paris in 1835, and was elected to the House of Commons for the borough of Morpeth in 1816, being re-elected in 1837. Early in 1840 be accepted the appointment of Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, which he beld for some months, and shortly after took his seat as member for Lichfield, While in the House of Commons he supported the Liberal party, and was an able and consis tent advocate of free trade. In 1836 he succeeded to the peerage, in 1848 was appointed Vice-President of the Board of Trade, in 1851 obtained a seat in the Cabinet, and in Dec. of that year succeeded Lord

A RECENT number of the Lancel reports the removal from a lunatic's stomach of a skewer and a pipe-stem, which the man had swallowed, and stranger still the patient's ultimate recovery is reported. In another case a couple of pounds of such articles as nails, knife-handles, iron shoe heels, pebbles, screws, buttons, &c, were dis- covered in a lunatic's stomach. After this the ostrich loses caste, and should forever retire from swallowing competitions. SHOULD the weather permit there will be a cricket match on the ground-Club. Navy; play to commence at II a.m, to-morrow, Tiffin will be served in the pavilion, and players are requested to be as punctual as possible. The following are the names of those representing the Clab-T. S. Smith (Capt.), O. C. Bevan, Dunn, Capt. Dumbleton, RE, G. G. Boyle, G. S. Coron, S. Coxon, A. J. Campbell, Capt. R.A., Major Hannay, W. S. Sidney, A N Other. OUR Manila contemporary, the Comercio, states that the Spanish consul at Quebec has been exerting himself in furthering trade relations between Canada and the Philippines, drawing the attention of the mercantile community in the former to the commercial products of the islands likely to find ready sale in the Dominion. He has been to Vancouver In British Columbia to inspect a refinery there, which draws supplies of sugar from the Philippines. He faucles that a direct line of steamers between the islands and Vancouver would pay, as schemes are in the air for starting rope works in that city with Manila hemp as raw material. The consul also has hopes that Philippine coffee will, in the car future, be an important article of trade in the Dominion of Canada.

TILIGRAPHIC Intelligence was recently received in Manila to the effect that, the protest of the Chamber of Commerce at Manila against the taken no effect on the Home Government. new customs tariff in the Philippines, has The duties will be enforced as they stand. The manufacturers in Catalonia are preparing to take advantage of the change by reading heavy consigaments of goods to the islands, and the Chamber of Commerce at Manila has taken steps to ascertain the opinion of the mercantile community there, both Spanish and foreign, on the subject of the tariff. Questions bearing on the matter have been circulated, not only among Its members but also among all the mercantile firms in that city. It is expected that a mass of valuable information will be got together in this

way.

strength of an affidavit signed by Mr. Hancock, and I believe by Mr. Cheong Kai and the other Chinese directors of the Company, and on that affidavit alone, decided to adjourn the applica tion for the compulsory winding up of the Com pany by the Court sisa dia.. We must remember this, as we cannot fight against the acts of the Court (Hear, hear). I think we had better agrée and, if so, you must appofat three shareholders to the voluntary winding up of the Company,

present to-day, three outside independent men, to go into the accounts and to supervise the winding up. Of course the winding up will be under the supervision of the Court, but I think we don't want any of the Directors to the liquidation. We want thres men who will asalat In be independent and who have a little know- ledge of accounts, as hitherto our Director have failed to give us any statement of what they have done since they took charge of our business, and as we see by this statement Mr. Hancock took fire thousand dollars, the lakings of the Company, of which at the ever, but he has stuck to the money. These are present time he has given no explanation what- things we want to know about, and that

suggest the appointment of three independent under the supervision of the Court.. I would members as liquidators to wind up the Company

have opposed this entirely if Mr. Hancock had meeting be adjourned sine die until he had bean here I should have proposed that the brought forward his accounts. But he is not here; in fact, in plain English, he has "funked coming here. There is not the remotest doubt Mr. Cheong Kal and Mr. Tam Kit responsible about it; but we are going to make him and for the whole costs and outlay of this Company. They will be held legally responsible for every- thing I shall take care of that myself. If the two Chinese Directors have chosen to be the

I

why

Tix Warrant Officers, Stall Sergeants and Sergeants of the 1st Battalion of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders gave their annual the presidency of Cr. Sergt. J. J. Scott. The Quadrille Party at the City Hall last night, under building was very tastefully decorated for the Turkey-red, while the St. George's and St. occasion, the staircase being covered with Andrew's Halls were effectively got up with flags and shields, the latter bearing the dates of the various engagements in which the gallant grst. have charged with fixed bayonets, Excellencies General Digby Barker, C.B., Their and Sir Frederick Richards, K.C.B., and their respective afdes-de-camd were present for a time. Supper was served at midnight, after which decals again resumed. A thoroughly enjoyable night was spent, and the ball was

tools of Mr. Hancock they must take the respon generally voted as being one of the most success-sibility. We have invested money legitimately ful yet given by the gallant entertainers. In this Company, an enterprise which would TRUTH has ever been written down as stranger but for the manner in which it has been mis- have paid well and ought to be paying well now, than fiction, and we feel sure that many of our managed.. I shall be prepared individually to more respectable readers will doubt the accuracy of the following tate which had its opin fo stand the brunt of every word I am uttering now. the classic region of Graham, Street, and above If you take my advice, gentlemen, you will agree fair-little Nowry aimed O'tam entered have plenty of money, if we make the Directors which the angel of peace perpetually hovers, to a voluntary winding up. I am quite sure w the House of Justice when Mr. Wise pay all they ought to, to pay all our debts, and presided this morning, and there related as

after that it will remain for us to say what, we

Royal, on Saturday night, and promises to be one "Ron Roy" will hold the boards at the Theatre of the most successful shows yet given by the pred popular Mila Dramatic Company, wave produced this play with wonderful success throughout their lengthened tour. The formance will be under the of that the Company's aracts as with the Russell ministry early in 1853. Lord whole-soaled Scotsman, the Honorable Phines would allow her, the tale of her wrongs, they stand.". (Applause). Granville, who has held the offices of Master of the Buckhounds, Paymaster-general of the Fences, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Treasurer of the Navy, was appointed President of the Council in 1853, and in 1855 undertook the ministerial leadership in the

House of Lords. In 1ge Lord Granville acted as Vice-President of the Royal Com mission for the Great Exhibition, of which he was one of the most diligent working members, and accepted, in the autumn of 1860, the Chairmanship of the Commission for the Great Exhibition of 1861. In 1856 he was sent upon an extraordinary mission to the court of St. Petersburg, as representative of the English nation, at the coronation of Alexander I. Lord Granville, who retired with Lord Palmerston's first ministry in 1859, was re-appointed President of the Council (having failed in an attempt to form a ministry himself) in Lord Palmerston's second admluistration in 1859, and retired on the fall of Lord Russell's second ministry in 1886. Lord Granville was made Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports in Dec. 1865. In Dec. 1868, his lordship accepted office under Mr. Gladstone as Colonial Secretary, and retained that position till July, 1870, when he was

Ryrie and the other members of Saint Andrew's Society, and needless to add of every son of Sola within or about, the City of Victoria. When "Rob Roy was last played in Hongkong it was sadly burlesqued, but the present company Pdf doubles to it with a metalled effect and will doubtless meet with a most enthusiastic reception, not only from all John Tamson's balus, but also from the general public, THE Shah, like all other.too-much-married men, finds the domestic hearth is never so attractive as when viewed from afar off. It was but the other day that he returned to the busoms of his furry cats and the other members of his Court, and now we read that be contemplates another lengthened tour which, if the gods be good and true to us, may even include Hongkong. He intends doing India thoroughly, and thence on to 'Frisco and New York. He has informed us confidentially that it is his intention to visit us if possible, before proceeding across the pond to be instructed to the procedure recognised In the Great Republic. We have, metaphorically apealding, touched 'paws' with the Shab, and have assured him a hearty welcome and sound advice, both of which it may be incidentally observed are also open to the Czarowitch when

it is creations and of beginning of far off Japan, but at present from a palace is originally hailed from one of the green Graham Street which bears the registered number of 20. Peace dwelt with Otami until a young gallant named Henry Howard canse galiy along last night, when it is alleged this presentative of a glorious old name did unlaw. fully and maliciously damage the door of the hall of O'tami to the extent of five shekels of silver, Howard called a comrade-in-arms who, with chivalry worthy a better causa, solemnly testified that he and his fellow plgrim had, as In accordance with the customs of such places, demanded admission for temporary repose, but the seneschal at the who by the by, is known as Old Stone Eye turned upon them and sternly bade them to depart, and aros the defendant refusing, a scattle arose, which resulted in the door being damaged, Upon the scales of Justice being balanced. they tipped slightly in favor of Howard, who went on his way rejoicing in the fact that O'tani will have to mend her own door as best she may

THE MARINĂ, LIMITED.

SOME PLAIN ENGLISH FROM THE CHAIR, An extraordinary general meeting of share holders in the Hongkong Marins. Limited, was held in the Hongkong Hotel yesterday afternoon, for the purpose of

considering a proposition

for

made on the Directors and, you all know, I Mr. Rodyk-As certain reflections have been

only joined the Board about two months before am one of them, I think it right to state that I the hotel closed. I may tell you also that I hold five hundred shares, all fally paid up. As a matter of fact I paid a dollar per share premium for them. When the gentlemen who formed the Board thought it convenient to elect me, I consented to join, as I considered that the mismanaged, but I am sorry to say it was then affairs of the Company were being disgracefully. too late. Accounts have been to a certain extent put before the Directors from time to time, but as far as I am concerned I have steadiantly refuted to pass them. (Applause),

The Chairman-You"ll understand, gentle men, that I made no reflections on Mr. Rodyk, as I thoroughly understand the position he has occupied. I thick he was foolish to Join the Board at the time he was proposed, because at that time affairs were hopelessly involved, and. the Directors made use of his name and inflience, whatever

going a little longer. So far as I know Mr. they may be worth, to keep the thing Rodyk has acted in a perfectly straightforward and honest manner. In refusing to give his adhesion to these accounts I think he acted an an honest and sensible man," because nobody could honestly give his assent to the accounts put forward by Mr. Hancock to be passed by this Company,

Mr. J. Pitman-Ax probably one of the largest

Affairs in success Secretary for Foreign | he lands here to-morrow.

to the late Eail of Clarendon. He eccupied the latter position INTELLIGENCE was recently received at Penang until the resignation of the Liberal Cabinet in of a daring attack made by a party of Achinese Feb. 1874. Early in the following year, when on boat containing one Europeas and some the Opposition, Lord Granville became, by appears that on the 18th ultimo the party Mr. Gladstone retired from the leadership of / Natives at Edie, on the coast of Sumaira. It the voluntary winding up of the Company. There shareholers, who bought his shares dona fide at Eeral consent, the leader of the Liberal war rowing between Campang Edie and were present Messrs. A. B. Rofyk, and 30 per cent, premium and who holds 700 of them, I consider the demand for the accounts was per- party, Lord Hartington being chosen as its the Kuzla, not 500 yards distant from the Cheng Kal Directors), John Pitman, R. Fraserfectly reasonable and perfectly right. We cannot

Smith, A. G. Gordon, C, D. Wilkosen, A pokesman in the House of Commons. On Dutch Fort when the Achinese pulled up to Barretto, C. A. Ozorio, Alexander Bala, D. da one of the finest specalations, in my opinion, in sce in what direction we are moving. Here is Mr. Gladstone returning to power in May, the best in a prahu and then cut at the Eure- 1850, Earl Granville again becams Secretary pean, seeing which the latter's men jumped Roza, (Acting Secretary), and others. of State for Foreign Affairs. 9a Junu 13:h, in aver the side. In rising to do the same he Wilkinson, the Company's solicitors) said that colony the whole capital of which has been Mr. Wilkinson (of Messrs. Caldwell and 16 small way, that has ever been floated in this that year his lordship was presented with the received another cut and fell into the water. the Chairman of the Board of Directors, who expended, and the ship remains a derelict at this freedom

of the

Fishmongers' Company. In Robbery la said to be the motive for the attack, Mr. Gladstone's ministry of 1856, Lord for the Achiness afterwards had a look in the bould under ordinary circumstances take the moment. I bought my thares from one of the chair at that meeting, was unable to be present les of the enterprise, and I think it is a shame 1 at that premium, believing in the bond Graville held the post of Secretary of State boat, but finding nothing in it cleared away for the Colonies.]

with all speed. No sooner had they left thần

on account of illness. The Companies: Ordin the European was brought, ashore, where his

ance provided that if there was no Chairman' it and a scandal that such an undertaking should wounds were attended to by the milliary surgeon

was for the persons present to elect a Chairman be allowed to perish in this way, withost'a single account being prescaled to show the for the time being, of the place, and we are glad to learn that the

ргорова gentleman is in no danger, and is in a fair way to

position wo stand in. (Applause.) :"1" that the Company ba

and recovery. None of the Achiness bars yet been

that Mr. Fraser Smith, Mr. Rodyk,, and c arrested.

Alex. Bain be appointed liquidators.

LOCAL AND GENERAL, WOODYEAR's Royal Australian Circus was, at latest dater, still doing a rattling business in Singapore.

THE underground systems of telegraphs' of the German Empire, it is reported, has a total length of 3,600 miles.

Mr.A.B.Rodyk proposed, and Mr. J. A. Barretto seconded, that Mr. Fraser-Smith should act as Chairman, which was carried, manimously,

Mr. Fraser-Smith--Gentlemen, I have benu elected to a position which I should- Mawa Men very glad to have avoided." I venture to think that Mr. Hancock, who called this meeting, should have been here to-day. · I believe he xaya ||

directors

Mr. Bain--I thank you, Mr. Pitman, but as counts are altogether out of my line I would rast Mr. Gordon as a more suitable person. Mr. Pitman haring substituted Mr. Gordon's

Good Leeward Island...$1,10 perGalilon, not sufficient room, was a deliberate foul! Pier at or about a p.m. to-morrow, and win / Portable charpoy or mattress and carried lay before you a statement showing the proSONE | CACTION MEME COMPAN

LIQUEURS.

Benedictine Maraschino Curaços 'Chartreuse

Herring's Cherry Cordial Dr. Slegert's Angostura Bitters, &c.

carried

A WRITER in Frank Leslie's Illustrated News- paper tells us how the people of various nations enjoy their natural rest. He says in the tropics men sleep in hammocks or upon mats of THE Carewitch la expected to land at Murray

wad. The East Indian unrolls bis light he is suffering from fever or something else, but I name or that of Meri Bain, the motion was which in the think it was his daty to be here anyhow, and to seconded by Mr. Bala, put to the meeting and morning is again rolled which necessarily involves disqualification, ment House to return the formal virit of the with a riff, uncomfortable wooden neck-test.

proceed without any ostentations furs to Govern away by him. The Japanese iis upon matting, position of the Company,

The Chairman announced that a confrmatory Let us illustrata and strengthen our Governor.

Mr. Wilkinson-With regard to that, I ought meeting would be held within a fortnight argument by an incident that occurred at Fon speaking ashers from the Canton steamer Carvey of a German bed is its shoriness; unable to attend this meeting, and he desired

The Chinese use low bedsteads, oftes elaborately to informs you that I have moved a lends from rode of thanks to the Chairman, proposed

only mats or coverlids. Mr. Hancock to the effect that he in very land by Mr. Bain and seconded br. Mr. Pitman the recent Hongkong Jockey Club meeting with 270 sel of prepared oplum in his police beside that, it frequently consists in part of a postponement of the meeting in order that be

A peculiarity

by acclamation, and the proceedings. terminated. In the race for the Compradore's Cup Court this morning and there fined $500, with large down pillow or upper mattress, which might be present.

sion, a Chinaman was hauled up at the Police TO SUBSCRIBERS.

In that event the lead was held for the the alternative of six months' imprisonment with the purpose of all the other ordinary bedclothing I think ought to be read, as it is rather Interest spreads over the person, and usually answers The Chairman---Yes, here in his letter, which

THE NEW RIVER. STEAMER greater part of the Journey by Mr. Hecox hard labour, and H. L. it was, SAMPSON on Kubis Khan, closely attended WE would remind our readers that there will be bedstead is still the pride of the nation, but the likely to be at the Marina meeting to-morrow

combined. In England the old four-posted ing. He says "I regret to that I am not

"TAL-ON" SUBSCRIBERS TO THE HONGKONG by Mr. MACLEAN on Glencoe, Mr. Sarson another performance of Romeo and Juliet atiran or brass bedstead is fast becoming universal being confined to the house by sever attack TELEGRAPH" ARE MOST RESPECTFULLY | naturally, Being in front, kept close to missed seeing this play on Wednesday evening | world. The ancient Greeks and Romans of fever. Owing to my being unable to beat Pyesterday afternoon a party consisting of

the Theatre Royal to-night. All those who The English beds are the largest beds in the reholders it is pretty, certain that there will: the rails, and it is hardly necessary to last, and indeed many of those who did not, will their beds supported on frames, but not fat like say that the accomplished rider of Glencoe die teen sy tonight to witness the Mils ours. The Egyptians had a couch of a peculier Dramatic Company is one of their best prodao shape, more like an old-fashioned easy chair lost no more ground ihan he could belp by | wome

with hallow back and seat.

REMINDED. THAT

ALL SUBSCRIPTIONS

MUST EN PAID IN ADVANOJ),

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be no quorum: If that should be, tão cama, Mesara George Peebles (Government Maries

would you announce, or arrange with the other Surveyor), RC Dizen (Assitant Surveyor) Directors to do so if they approve, that the Tin MacDonald, H. Wicking: james Sampon monoting ia nějuzened for one wenig irium 1 bara | Mosser Sempaan, a sapsooVOLALIYO Of SkiS JONENEY