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Intimations.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, MONDAY, MAY 8, 1893.

On the 17th alto. Mr. David Jackson sasunted charge of the Yokohama branch of the Hong kong and Shanghai Bank, vics Mr. H. M. Bevis

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of affairs if all holidays were au well osmoed. prire,

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powerful type,

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The PRODUCT.—WIll bear comparison with the Waters made by the most noted makers in England,

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VICTORIA DISPENSARY.

Sports, held on the 29th alto, two old residents of Hongkong, Chief Inspector J, B. Cameron and Major H. J.H. Tripp, falshed first and second. THE agency of the "Shire" Hae of Reamers in by the telegraphic orders, Japan was transferred or of London, owners of the steamers, to Messrs. Dedwell, Carill & Co., on the 18th vito.

LATEST information from Japan is to the effect that a serious rupture with Korea is regarded as extremely probable at an early date, A japanese Invasion of the Hermit Kingdom means a dis- astrous war with Chin

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THE U.S.S. Marion arrived here yesterday (rth | bitting. Hussey proved himself to be an adept last) from Singapore via the Philippines, The returns of the number of visitors to the City Hall Museum for the week ended May 7th are Europenas, 150; Chinese, 1,648; intal || 1,778.

AMONG the passengera from Japan by the City of Paking, which arrived this morolog, was Capt. Risby, of the Fafikas, returned from short sick lewe, much improved.

t ducking and frusted more to this trick than to his guard, and in so doing displayed coolness and judgment. In the second round both men task things a trifle ensier, it being “bellows to mend" in one corner anyhow, but in the third cack strove for victory and the fighting was a bit wild although hardly an opening offered itself with out being instantly taken advantage of. In this respect Hussey was the quicker of the two and got "home" with his tight several times, with stonning effect. "Evers was the decision of the referee, so another round of one mfoute was allowed the men to decide the "mill A most spirited rally resulted and did not meet with thorough approval but as the Ross was declared the winner. This decision

men were boxing for polats no one excepting the referee was in a position to accurately judge

BECKETT, R.È, V. WALKER, B.II:

FR. C. SMOKING CONCERT. ·

Club held a smoking concert in the Gymnals

On Saturday night the Victoria Recreation with decidedly encouraging reenita. The hon. J. H. Stewart-Lockbari, chairman of the Club, presided, and there were about 150 members present. In spite of the very limited space available, the Committe and Stewend had tussle although at first it seemed that the men This event also resulted in an interesting managed to find ample reams for all. The west were most unevenly matched, Beckett having a

of the was screened of and with dago, in the centre of which was decided advantage in each a vosky and entered peep-hele, ten feet square, like a Punch-and into the spirit of his contract in a manner that Judy box, with a raised floor of similar ares, did him infinite credit. Beckett has a most effec- which served as a stage. The rest of the room tive "right but for some reason or another It was was occupied by the audience, grouped in the not once brought into play. Walker did not forget usual manner about amail tables; and the walls his, though, and landed some terrie body and and entrance were adminbly decorated, and shoulder Blows on his opponent. The third laminated by Chinese lanterns. The room retind resulted in such even business that the itself was splendidly lighted by two large are referee decided that "Balsher" of 1 minutes lights, put up for the occasion by the Electric duration would be the fairest way of settling the

point. This was won by Beckeit after. Interesting bout.

MR. TERUMIKO OKAMURA, barrister-at-law of the Middle Temple, was admitted to practise in Her Britannic Majesty's Court for japan, at [38 Yokohama, on April 28th, hy Mr. Justice Mowat,ight Company.

on the application of Mr. Duncan McNeill,

The concert was opened by the band, under Mr. Murphy, in an excellently rendered Mr. R F. Lammert's song My Lass and L Messrs. F. & H.Grimble next played a very pretty planoforte duet, Poet and Peasant," which was loudly applanded. "Miss G.C. Hayward, the charming young Bumbosi Nell of the "Sons of

A. S. WATSON & CO., LD. THE Mutual Shippers' steamer Ching-selection from "Iolanthe," which was followed by recently sold to the Nippon Yusen Kaths, bolated the Japanese flag on April 15th and has been re-named the Wakaura-mare. She will trade between Kobe and Hakodats, via Yok- hams.

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English mak.ra!

The purest logredients only are used, and the

utmost care and cleanliness are exercised in the manufacture throughout.

THE Singapore Stears Tramways seems to be unprofitable; a part of the line is for sale, with all rolling stock, while the rest of the line, namely that portion which connects the docks with the town, is to be kept up for the use of the dock companies.

Neptune, then appeared in his favourite character of attico godinama bary, a perfect #unbeam la a petticoats, and was so successful bis version of the comic song "Ob, Mr. Porter!" that the Chairman was compelled to allow an exception to the rata probibling encores (By the way, this was not the only rule AT the Magistracy today Tang Yau, master of the steam-launch Willing, was fined $t by Capt. Hastings, on the prosecution of Sergi. Niven, for having on board 36 passengers to excess of the number allowed by the terms of bis vessel'e licenco,

THE French have completed their occupation of "BOMBAY SODAS."

the disputed territory on the Mekong river, by We continue to supply large bottles as berete recupying the post of Ho-sang, on the 29th ulta. The Siamese retired quietly when called on in the name of the Republique Française, and are ore, Free of. Extra Charge, to those of our Customers who prefer to have themi to the end-evidently determined to avold bostilities at any mary size.

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An interval of Gfteen minutes followed when a "dark un" from the Navy was trotted out to face the hope of the Royal Engineers, and the hottest battle of the day was confidently expected. This was

OTTER, Linnet, V. THOMAS, RE Otter had all the best of it in weight and reach and the friends of the plucky R, E. man were locking decidedly concerned when the two faced each other, sparring for an opening. Thomas was the first to land home with an eye-opener which seemed to reuse the wrath of the "noble Tax, who at once began to bring his right into Hard fighting followed but B. Eything but pleasant effect on the when, about half the round had

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SHANGHAI SPRING RACE MEETING.

Judges -3.8. Youren, Esq.; B. A. Clarka, Esq. Stewards in Chargo, of the Scales :-John Macgregor, aq.

Lunes, Esq.

Szawaede in Charge of "Telegraph sad Numbres i➡H. J. Trłypi Starters 1-6. M. Gureslooth, Kag. ; C. J. Ashley, Toq; Tizzakmayer 1. E. Jones, Fig.

. : C. J. Budrios. Mag. 3. A. Food Esq.

Clark of the Centre, X. H. Gire-Baish, Eng. Secretary-Bases Datan, Log

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The GRIFTINS' PLATE; value, Tis. 150; for China ponies that have never ren al upy meeting acced pouy, Tls. 50; waight for Inches as per scale entrance, Tle, 5. Three Quarters of a Mile.

Mr. Sassoon's gr. Barleycorn, rist. gib...................

Mr. Fearon

Mr. Machado o

Mr. H. Sampson a.

Mr. Dallas Mr. Sassoon's bl. Blickher.y, 11st, 4lb. Owner Mr. Toeg's b. Conga, FI, Mr. Read Mr. Crawford's gr. Hapbazard, 1181, 4lbania

Owner o FIRST DAY, TUESDAY, MAY 2ND.

Mr. Hampton's gr. Shanks, test, Fold. ............... Postponed from yesterday owing to the heavy rates which have fallen for some days past, the Mr. Sartoon's gr. Scorcher, 1st. lb Shanghal Spring Races word commenced this favorable.. The morning opened cold and damp. Mr. Godolphin's ch. West Barbary, 11st, albe afternoon under circumstances the reverse of Mr. Sassoon's wh, Snowstorm, 111 lb......

and although rain did not actually fall daring races, the surroundlags generally were dismal and

Mr. F. A. Simpson o dispiriting. Bat in spite of all climatic drawbacks Mr. Uta's Sans Pareil, tost, alb. Mr. Reynell o sporting community, and it was quite cheering Mr. Twobeb's b. Imperialist, rast. gib...... there was a comparatively large gathering of the Mr. Trebau's wh. Serenade, rist. 4lb...

Mr. A. W. Burkili o to see so many ladies present, most of whom

Mr. were wrapped and coated wells and yet Mr. Fernando's pd. Buccaneer, 21st, 11ban under Signor Vela's experienced direction, dis-Mr. Ring'ch, Osman, 11st. alb. Mr. Meyerlak a Mr. Midwood o coursed sweet music with conspicuous success, their efforts to enliven a somewhat dead-and Mr. John Gilpin's b. Crue ble, tot alb...... alive business being greatly appreciated; and another 1 ile function, known as tuo gari mutuel, Mr. John Fees ik. Norman was most liberally patronized by the sporting element in spite of that sickening chestnut res Mr. John Peel's b. Oliver Twist, 10, 12 garding hard times, busted communities, and Mr. Bedford's cb. Chlore, 118, 41b......... other beam-rending stredtlen.

ually well-informed quarters that he had gone stale and was off his feed; but the supporters of Caman, Congo, and Mr. Sassoon's flect

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Mr. Hough o

Mr. Inglis o

Mr. Rimsay o Sans Parell frit favorlie, but closely pressed by Osman, Congo, and Berleycorn: Blackberry and Snowstorms were also substantially backed. The flag was lowered to an irreproachable starti and Barleycorn at once took his colours to the froh, ble nearest attendants befag Conge, West Barbary, and the favorite, Blackberry bil ging up the ear. The leider Increased his advantage after pasing the Monument, Congo now being second, Blackberry rapidly making up his lees turned for home Barleycorn came right away way and the others out of the hunt. Once and won very easily by two lengths from Black- berry and Congo, who ran a dead-heat for way down the straight. Sana Parell was fourth, second place after a ding-dong struggle all the Scorcher filth, and the rest widely scattered. Time, mln. 37 seca

The CATHAY CUP, value, Tis. 150; for Chlon Pories; weight for Inches as per scalo griffin at date of entry allowed 7lbs.; entrance, T. 5. One Milo and a Hall Mr. Sasioon's ak. Hero, arst. 7lb...Mr. Dallas !

Mr. Hough a Mr, John Peel's gri Talisman, 116t. ib....it Mr. Waveny's bl. Nolimont, 11st, 1lb.Mr. Read 3 Talleman 35, and Noirmont 11.

In the part-mutual Hero had 93 backers, After one falsa start caused by Hero breaking away, the three racers were despatched on even terms, but tha before a quarter of a mile had been covered he fed by a dozen lengths, and making 'a waiting race in front he cantered home by himself in

The Jockey Cup--Value, Tis. 100; for China poules that have sever won a Race to be ridden by Jockeys who have never had a winning mount before this Meeting; weight for Inches as per scale; entrance, Tis. 5.- Once Round.

steamer leaving after receipt of order.

For COAST FORTS, Waters are packed and placed on board ship at Hongkong prices, and daylight this morning. This is the first bulk beautiful iro could not fall to be highly appre- rounds with Reynolds, R.E. Just to fill in time; steered by his sporting owner, secured a popular 3 min. 274 10. the full amount allowed for Packages and Empties when received in good condition.

Counterfall Order Besks supplied free

whenever practicable, are despatched by first THE tank steamer Clam arrived in harbour nor" in good style. Messrs. Grace, Otter were not "trying it on," wtich was openly Toeg's Congo, who dead-beated for the tacle 50 big skewbrid was at once pushed along and

yesterday and at once went alongside the kerosene depot wharf at Sam-rul-po, where she commenced discharging (by means of pumps) at age of oil for Hongkong. By the way, is not the name "Shell Line of Tank steamers " suggestive of "coffin ships?"

application, "

Our Registered Telegraphic Address is "DISPENSARY, HONGKONG." And all signed messages addressed thus will receive prompt attention.

The following is a List of Waters always kept ready In Stock:

PURE AERATED WATER

SODA WATER

́"JIM" CAMPBELL, R. R. 9. "BILLY" WILTSHIRE, R.E.

Mr. Ut fra 10, 81, 1, Souter Mr. Utola gr. Sans Parell, ront, ralð.............................. Mr. Sassoon's bl. Blackberry, EYBL 4lb.is

Mr. Hegnater 3

Mr. Jones

M., Broom's gr. Flatcatcher, Trst. 4lb.......

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The course was a regular quagmire, but it improved as the alternoon were on, and taking everything into consideration the times made for the various events were certainly above the average. With few exceptions big fields ruled. and the racing proved of a most interesting and exciting character. The ball was set a-rolling by thirteen Subscription grins sporting silk for the Subscription Stakes, and when all the favorites went down before Joke, with a novice in the saddle, whose rolitary backer in the

p minus commission, for his 85 investment there pari" picked up the nice little sum of $650, was quite a sensation in the enclosure, and it is avon asserted that Mr. Peter Pond was heard to pronounced the all right." With Hete in broken on Saturday ; for the R.C. building

shackle audibly when the Clerk of the Scales been reserve for the Cathay Cup, Majestic, with Mr. can be served after nine o'clock. As an used up. Thomas' chance came and with Sassoon ridlog, had an easy task set him in the lightning stab he got home on the sailor's Celterions and he scored a bloodless victory which was equally well received. Mr. W. E.

jaw laying him fairly in the dust where doubt from four opponents. Sans Pareil's sensational encore Mt. Hayward gave “Madame Duvan," Crow was not heard to advantage in "The less he saw more stars than are in the heavens

performances in training made him a hot favorite Bandit," as the ridiculous stage drapings almost above. Thomas allowed him ample time for the griffins, notwithstanding reports from to "come round" and although declared completely smothered the, cound, which was

the winner he volunteered to conclude the greatly to be deplored, as smoking cancerle are not usually productive of many really good three rounds if the matter were agreeable musical items. Mr. G. Vowles was enthusiast to the son of Neptune. This was agreed

were all more or kas sanguine, and as cally applauded for his very funny song "The to, but after the Engineer had landed one

matter of fact Barleycorn, ridden by Mr. Good Old Annual," with a fine chorus and in or two on "Jacks pot bow he cried Dallas in the peacock bloc and old gold held response to loud calls for another exceptions go, and without word or warning, tossed the issue safe from start to finish, winning easily to the no-encore rule, ha gave “Katie Cop-off his gloves and walked out of the ring. If from his stable companion Blackberry and Mr. Lammert, and Crow, in "Queen of the Night," certed, it is to be hoped that there are not apportiosed to the second pony. Here had no were handicapped by their surroundings, many more of his kidney wearing the good old difficulty in running away from Talisman and mentioned above; but in spite of all, such a Blue. After this Thomis boxed three friendly Noirmont in the Cathay Cop, and then Firefly, victory in the Jockey Cup, beating the over- clated. The concluding item of the first half of then came the vertest event of the day. the programme was The man who broke the

rated San Parell by a short head_with the Bank at Monte Carlo,” by the popular favourite,

Grimas runner-up a capital third. Bovril, In Mr. C. Robinson, in whose caso another "excep

Both men are reported to have won

much better condities than when he raced in THR anadian Pacific Rallway Co.'s Royal mail tion had to be made, the audience being many hard-fought and sanguinary battles Hongkong last Febrosty, made hacks of Home steamer Empress of Japan, which left Vat- favoured with "Good company." The second and each being envious of the laurels of the Guard, Vagrant, Lightning and two others in couver on the ath site. (having been delayed one part was commenced by Mr. Murphy and other it was decided that the delicate question of the Klang-su Plate, covering the mile and day for the mall) arrived at Yakobana yesterday his merry men is a selection of Coster Song, supremacy, conli not better be decided than in three quarters in 4 min. 13 secs a wonderful (Sanday) morning, one day abord of schedule admirably performed. Mr. Robinson again the ring at Causeway Bay. Jim "lax youth performance on such a heavy and bolding track, time, thus reducing the ordinary rus by two days. obilged with "My old Dutch with chorus by of the bean-stalk stamp and when in Sighting Scorcher, from the leviathan stable, an outsider She left again at 10a.m. to-day for Kobe, the audience, an undeniable recall producing array walghs something near store although that can very isst la the Griffins, apset all "Yass" with which Hongkong audience have between 6 and 7 feet in height. He is beautifully calculations in the Hart Legacy Cup wc, Nagasaki, Shanghal and Hongkong.

been delighted on previous occasions. Staff balanced on his feet, like most High anders, in the hands of that old Hongkong "sport" THEN, C. Daily News of the 1st May confirms Sergeant Tennant warbled "The Cuckes to the and Cannot well be knocked off them. the report published in the Hongkong Telegraphite, with much saccess, though the fort of Wiltshire, on the contrary, is of medium this Porte de la Holly Maroc, Mr. Umber's gr. Vintage, 10st. 12lb.........

the favorites, including: Hollyhock, Teutonic, some time ago, that the members of the Taung. the audience to join in the somewhat difficult stature, and does not stand are a thlid Memy Thought and other famous short distance Mr. Dann's gr. Starveling, 101, 11st.... Il Vamén are at prosent unwilling to sanction chores were more energetic than artistic of the ground laken up by his oppacent. flyers. That enthusiastic Hongkong patron of Sir Robert Hart's proposed visit to Europe on Mr. J. Meler followed ja his irresistibly comic Their styles are new to the boxing world and racing, Mr Buxey, was credited with a popular Mr. Ring's gr. Ariso, rost, talb...Mr. Whitney a leave of absence, owing to the Pamirs complica song "In Pasewalk," beyond a doubt the most were subjects of spirited discussion and compa- | win in the Racing Stakes by the aid of Torch- tious, Sir Robert is an accomplished diplo brillant triumph of the evening, unless the pre-rison amongst their immediate followers. For light-a pony that puformed ve y

Sans Parell and Firefly were about equal Indifferently matist, and the bigh Chinese authorities at the ference must be given to his encore effest Der the better part of the first round careful sparring and rather inconsistently at the Hongkong favorites, Blackberry beleg most lo request of capital fally recognise that fact,

Abt von Philipsbran." The change from comic

was indulged in, but "Jim" was fast showing Jockey Club meeting who was ridden by Mr. the others, but all the competitors had sanguine to classical music would have been much mora agreeable if Mr. Grace's "I would I were

signs of impatience and shutting his sinister Hector Sampson with great judgment, and beat supporters. When the flag fell Flatcatcher WAR optic swung bis mighty right for the place where

ing race The same jockey steered Smuggler Jolat tuoning from Blackberry and Vintage, the except a very few oficials and faffans, though had been untrammelled by the acoustic luique more solid than air in that direction he pivotted to victory in the Roadsters Plate, bearing ofbers following in close order. Firefly lost his the correspondence may be and often is highly ties already mentioned. Mr. G. Vowles, the to the right-and drove, but with no better three better favorites in Arimas, Cartridge place at the Loeng.fel gate, leaving Sans Parell important, we think it worth while to mention, Fast Polat orator, then appeared in his rourite result. "Billy" in the meantime was not idle and Ta-rk-a-boom-de-sy, and the day's pro- to pioneer the deld closely pressed by Black

reis, with nigger costume and gingham, and for he too was churning the air in his own corner

ceedings were brought to a close by Omar, berry. Once in the straight Mt. Josser's gray as possibly interesting news to somebody, that addressed his brethren" anwarious subjects, vainly feeling for the valiant Campbell. At Meyerink up, easily landing the Grand came again in rare style and catching Sans Parell (among many others) letters are waiting for after which Mr. G. C. Hayward and Mr. R. Fart they opened their eyes and gasing savagely Stand Stakes from Blve Beard Norseman opposita Belle Vue, had a trifle, the best of a Bailey, Miss V. Dagmar, and Mr. G. W. Ward. } Lammert went through a fairly satisfactory doet for a moment rushed at each other, Then and eight others. The arrangements were att splendid folib and won by a sbort' head, with

Another selection enamed a grand display of fistic science. "Jim" THE police certainly do all they can to suppress entitled "Land ahoy "

that could be desired and the starting, excepting Blackberry very close up. Time s min. 47k the nalanoce, referred to by a correspondent in by the band, Smoker reminiscences" of Mr.led for Wiltshire's fase but missing the mark fell in one or two instances, was quite up to Mr.

The KIANG EU PLATE, value, Tin. 150; for Chiem si: "The Hongkong Dispensary, Hongkong, these columns recently, caused by storekeepers Murphy's composition, rendered with spal's right into the latter's arm: some upper-cutting Gore-Booth's best form

was attempted, but each bad the other in so

pontes; weight for inches as per scaler and others using the public thoroughfares as brought the programme of a very pleasant even-

entrance, Tiz, 5. 18 mile. branch workshops, to the obstruction of traffic. Ing to a close. The Chairman at the conclusion frm an embrace that little damage was done.

Mr. Treban's dun Bovril, 11st, xib...Mr. Read I On Saturday a number of coolies were engaged expressed a hope that this very successful cos Tims saved them both from falling. in front of godown in Praya East, opening and cext would be followed by a series of periodical Round two was repetition of the first

Mr. Baker ä repacking 94 bales of cotton, on behalf of Mr. reunions on similar lines. Mr. G. C. C. Master, but the third and last was more spirited,

Mr. Baxey's gr. Home Goard, 1151. ib....... Mr. John Peel's gr. Vagrant, sort, rzib............... Abdoolally Ibrahim, who was consequently in proposing a very hearty vote of thanks to the Campbell's friends rallied round him and ad-

Mr. Hough brought before the Magistrate to-day and fined Chairman, cordially endorsed the wish, and all vised him to get the "Billy Murphy" on, while who were present must be of the same opinion. Wiltshire's chums were counselling him to be

Mr. Hampton's gr. Comul rist, tlbs Thanks are also doe to the organisers of the WAIT.

Max, Midwood a Mr. Sassoon's ch. Lightning, rost 13lb.......... concert, to the performers, and to Mesum F. and

Mr, Dallas a H. Grimble, who divided accompanists'

Mr. Uto's cb, Au Revoir, tost, gib honours. The latter gentleman, we regret to hear, has now left this Colony for Japan, where

Wr. Crawlord a all will sincerely hops he will be as much

Bovill, Lightning, Vagrant ard Home Guard appreciated as he will be missed in Hongkong.

were fancied in the order name 4, the dun having decided call in the betting, Lightning got best away and, mide, the pace for the first mila in front of Boyti! and Comu, with Au Revoir and Home Guard close up a'ad Vagrant whipping in. Six furlongs from me Bovril deprived the Hongkong Derby woner of the lead and raced up the back stretch with Home Goard and Vagrant in kot parsalt At the top of the straight the day, had all his opponents settled, and" "griding along in grand form he cantered past the post about firs lengths in advance of Home Guard, the latter beading Vagrant a long Way for second honors. Time, 4 min, rê secs. ¿ The HART LEGACY CUP, presented by the late › James Harts vilne,The 100'; for China pontest weight for Inches as per scalo j entrance; Tis. 5 i half-a-mile, da

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The Hongkong Celegraph.

As the list of persons for whom letters are lying Government Garside, which nobody ever see

Mr. F. A. Sampson o

Mr. C. R. Burkill`o.

at the Post Office is only advertised in the | King,” an excellent song excellently rendered, he had last seen his man. Meeting nothing Congo and Preceptor after a most interest. left behind, and Sana Pareil and Firearmed

$25.

HONGKONG, MONDAY, MAY 8, 1893.

TELEGRAMS. THE following are the returns of the average amount of bank notes in circulation and of specie la reserve in Hongkong, during the month MAY-DAY AND LABOUR.

PARIE, May and. ended 30th April, 1893, ascertified by the Mana- The Socialistic and Labour Unions annual-gers of the respective Banks-m

Notes. Specia demonstrations throughout Europe passed off quietly yesterday.

THE FRENCH CHAMBER. In the Chamber of Deputies, an interpellation as to the arrest of M. Bindia was met by the "order of the day pure and simple," with the approval of the Government, carried by 316 to

130.

M. Constans, ex-minister, has refused the offer of a diplomatic appoftment.

THE FADING GLORIES OF CASTILLE.

tuhl Revolutionary party is creating great

trouble in Cuba.

FRANCE AND RUSSIA

At a royal banquet at Rome (in honor of King Humbert's silver wedding) the Archduke Vladimir proposed the toast of "France"

Banks. Chartered Bank of India,

Australia, and Chlon...$1,443,048 $800,000 Hongkong and Shanghai

-Banking-Corporation.... 4,518,404 - 2,000,000°

$5,961,452 $3,800,000

The SUBSCRIPTION STAKES, Sweepstakes of

The 5 each, with Tis. so added for scription griffion of this meeting only weight for inches as per scale, Three-quarters of

mile..

Mr. Master's ch. Joke, 10st. 12lb, ............

Mr. C. R. Barkl Mr. Tewkesbury'a ch, Gesler, Ifst. lb.

• Mr. Read 'Mr. Weed's ch. Vean d'Or, 11st, albajan zi

Mr. Malherbe 3 Mr. Crawford's b. Pretence, rost, gīb, Owner oljup

Mr. Dallas o

Mr. Burkill o

Mr. Reynell o

Final round. "Billy," contrary to advice, forced matters and got a drive on the kisser for his pains (the first hit) that seemed to surprise him. Camp.ell followed up his advantage but swinging both right and left at the some moment soon found: Mr. Samoon's ch. Plakan, 101, 126............. himself entangled to hopeless knot.

This was Wiltshire's chance and he took all the Mr. Alec Reiss' gr. So and So, xxst. Ilb, advantage of it. that is bewildered condition

THE BOXING TOURNAMENT.

would allow him. He landed once on Campbell's Mr. Kanuck's wh. Micmac, List. xibə............ On Saturday afternoon this much talked-of "lng" mod swinglag for a knock-out missed his Mr. Justus' b. Gloria, fast, gib. Mr. Armstrong entertainment was sucessfully carried out at footing and rolled over. He gazed up at him and Mr. Min's das Clover, 11st. lib...Mr. Baker, Causeway Bay under the management of Mr. opponent and Campbell gazed down on him and

Mr. Newboy's gr. Pick a the Bankel, B. F. Taylor, proprietor of the Wereo Hotel | neither seeming to know what the next move

AMIRANJE MI, Midwood o In exemplification of the ancient adage that we There was not such a muster of the talent sought to be the referee stepped in and took have to go abroad for news of home we repro was confidently expected, especially as the advantage of the occasion to deliver a Mr. De Nantre's ch, Mahatma, zist, Elb, zemie:

air, von-Tanner-o dace the following excerpt from the Rangoon

show had been so widely advertised; but no telling eration on the value and usefulness Times of the syth alt.Many connected with doubt, the fact that it had to be postponed from of the noble art of self-defence. The piadia Mr. Holmefield's sk. First Extra, sort: 12lb

maka pesma dok£r, Inglis the theatrical profession will regret to learn the the previous Saturday had much to dators promptly availed themselves of the truce and death of Bir. Genese, the popular advance agent with the scant attendance, for when crents of gathering themselves together disappeared late Mr. John Peel's br. Watchman, xost. Talbos

- Mr. Houghto of the London Lyric Company, which took place this site, once hang fire they rarely the dressing room; though which of the two lub d

Micmee was best favorite, Gekler and Pick of recently in Hongkong. Mr. Greness had #alight

element was strongly represented and the civil before they ever entered the arena.

the Basket of the others having most supporters. attack of fever which he disregarded, and come gains full measure of support. The milliary the better man, is still as debatables point as plications ensuing he died suddenly one sherwell, by some thirty or forty members. It A collection from the audience and a benedic After some delay at the start First Extes showed noon while talking to some members of the may be fairly stated that the charge of admission from Mr. Tayloy brought the proceedings the way to Clover and Vean d'Or, the rest of the company. His remains were interred

Happy sion to the front seats; $1.50, was a mistake: to an end; but it is to be hoped that the promo seld following in a compact body. First Extra Valley,

one *Mexican" is a popular figure and we would ter will see his way to arrange periodical tours gave place to Clorts and Veau d'Or after A SHANGHAI Correspondent" writes to the advise the promoter, if it is his intention to con- naments of a similar nature.

going furlong, and this pair with Gasler, led Into the straight, well in advance of the field. Courrier d'Haiphong, selating a French Unue these extertaluments, to adopt that scala.

Early in the afternoon the weather wore HONGKONG RIFLE ASSOCIATION| Half-way down Joke came with a wet sall, and, story of the late German Minister to China, as

havley his opponents at once, dead settled, the follows-Sicce 1872, M. von Brandt has been throatesing aspect but the rain beld, of and at carrying on nerolaitons which resulted in the times the best was most appressive. The

Seven members of the above competed for the outsider 30 to rehance in the part-mutuel sale of the whole stock of artillery (now obsolete)} "zing was in admirable order and

these only Inspector Mann shewed anything like third Time, imla, 41 secu, k H.M.S. Alacrity, with Admiral Fremantle and which served the Prusalens in the war of 1870 Pm, the first bogt was called on, Mr. “Ü Long Range Cup on Saturday afternoon, but of won easily by three lengths from Gesler) a good Mr. Crawford's ch. Varone, "cost, zalb. OwneT":

1871. He bas assured as that the Chiusse Water was chosen referee and Mr. Tennant staff, arrived here on Saturday evening from Government paid for the guns at twice their time-keeper. One or two of the former's decl decent form. A fair 45 points at the 700 yards range, followed by the first-class, score of 43, at proper value. Further, several hundred thousand sloan were questioned by

trophy, and net aggrezate Spoon with a total of SA Folate, Mr. K. Güilies won the Handicap, Spoon with a score of 74 points. The scores Po Net Handicap Grad yazdı, yarda, Aggro. Polata, scil.

- LOCAL AND GENERAL.: H.M.S. Caroline left on Saturday (6th last) for Shanghal SINGAPORE Spring Races begin to-morrow (9th) and will continue on the Ith and 19th inst,

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Mr. Bassoon's gk, Scorcher, frst. 21........... Mr. John Pool's gr. Merry Thought, 115, 116... Mr. Hough a Mr. Enry's b. Islander, 1st, 71.

dark mag kan båt. H. Sampson 3 Mr. Choufeur's gr. Fally, rost. talb......

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Mr. Bassoon's br. Hollyhock, srst, slb. Owner o in each, with Tis. 100 : addedy for Chias | Journ

Mr. Hegnaner o

The CATTERINSTAXES, & Sweepstakes of 18 Mr. Uto's hr. Nonparell, rost, 131b,

SATURDAY'S Gazette contains the new regula- } breech-loading rifles have been sold to the | but on the whole 1394ome of the rulookers | the 800 range, landed him the winner of the ponless weight for inches as per scales second - Mr. Weed' gr. Dan, 11st, fib.Mir,: Malherbe a-

Hons made by the Governor in Council for the Volunteer Corpm. -***

THE slik ex steamabip Victoria, which left Yoke hama on the 15th alto, was delivered in New York on the 5th inst, ((wenty days)..

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Ir is reported that the Shanghat Gas Co, hai proposed to the French Municipal Council to light the French Concession by electricity,

GUZROK HOTLINE BIOL. Jonny Lodge, Na 818 Street, on Friday, the fath Instant, at 6.30 for

Chinese by the Germans. In every one of these big deals, the Minister was the intermediary-I dare not call him the "broker."

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odimiala gava satisfaction. WEBSTER OSPINS WASHINGTON, The physical disparity of these two men Invested this "go" with noʻsmail, amount of amusement even if the exhibition had been were as follow j develd of other comle elements, Webster Is a wrestler by profession and is built on exag forector Mama: perated lines of the renuine exponent of that

et found in no other country than Japan while Mr. Dum Washington, Colored" gentleman; is a pocket edition of the invincible Peter Jackson; pericet

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pony to save his stake. One mila Mr. De Nagus's bL. Zere, szat, Tib............ Mr. Trebau's d. Maj sile, 11st, pib. Mr. Sassoon 1 dom kastreringsdato Mr. van Tanner Mr. Brney's b. Roysitat, 31st. 11b, Mr. Balcar a Mr. Brega's er. Tomonic, art, alk. Mr. Reynell d Mr. Sassoon's br, Mighty, rst. 11h, Mr. Dallas 3 Mr. Sutherland's be

b. Opposition, tost. gib Mr. Valk's gr. Boreas, 11st. yib,,,,Mr. Read a pandues po Mandy Mr. Renny, o Mr. John Peel's gr. Merry Thought, rrat, ilbizrentonic and Hollyhock divided favoritism, of Ma, Mr. Hough 9 | the others Folly alone being backed to any Bettings to get Majestie, 7 to sagst extent. Scorcher had nico supporters out of Boreas, to agat Roys list and Merry Thought, total of 349: subscribers to the list. Hollyhocks and to ggst Mighty. To an excellent stari was quickest on his legs and, closely attended Mighty mass play from Majestic, but at the by Sposcher, rapidly opened out wide gap Loang-fal gate the pair changed places, the between the stable companions and the rest of

S.C.. will be held in Freemasons' Hall, Zetland for the selection of a desiga for the window, in | rounds wein fought without much damage being ver?E INTERFORT RIFLE MATCH order bring as they raced along the back siretch / the Holds At the Monument the leaders hadi

we learn that the Sub-Committes appointed to carry out the decisions of the "Bekbars" and Committee in regard to the erection of memorials in Hongkong and the Pescadores bare decided on placing a window in St John's Cathedral, and wrecting a graska moenmerk on Send-island. Arrangements have been made. London. The granite monument, which his been completed,j) | is now awaling shipment for 9 p.m. precisely. Visiting brethren are cordiallye Pescadores ins British man-of-was, by which favited.

The Admiral Commander-in-Chief' has very Tax death, at Peklog on April 14th, of Mrs. kindly consented to have it conveyed. It can Martin, wife of Professor W. A. P. Martin, D.D., be send during the next few days at the Gan, LL.D., of the College of Peking - tan-kock guany in Kowloon Bay, Arrangements Juan) is repeated. The deceased lady and beers have been made for haring photographs of it El for many months,

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done and out of which hir, Washdagion came smilingly victorious, vans

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telegram was received here today aunque This was the best battle of the day and ing that the Stagspore team had made a total of although Ross was pecnounced the winner the 786 points when competing in the above match; Aght stamped Hussey being about the best their cars belag 35 behind that made by the man in Chian for his weight, which is in the representatives of Hongkong. The Singapore vicially of 140 lbs. In the first round some man have congratulated Hongkong but so far, wetlilast boxing was shown, and home very hard nothing has been heard from Shanghal,

Majestic, Royalist, Mighty, Merry Thought and changed portions and Mr. Machado, wading. Borces, the last named beteg already unable to along the outsider for all he will worthy turned go the pace in the, hagvy going, Royalist and for home with a formidable load. Mr. Hough Merry Thought both made desperate but fully brought up Merry Thought with a rush hall-way attempts to catch the speedy die, who drew down, but the quifis exally held bin ewa anda right away in the straight and scored an easy eventually won in handsome style by two lengths six lesgihe victory.hom Mriy Bager's bay, with Telander dolaning a good third, with Hollyhoc

| fourth and Temoule beaten of, Timis 64 seconds... Mighty close up, Time, a min to) nach