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Mr. John-Peel's handsome chestout, who bad to give way to Blue-fre inside the distance. Time amin, grisecs.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1897.

Mr. Baxtys blk. Blackangle

Mr. McKia and Govala skd.

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NAVAL COURTS IN JAPAN.,

Writing to the Kobe Herald on the 6th just,, Mr. Baxey's d. Surpelac, zost raib Mr. Jones a respondent sigeing blazel! Briton" makes Red Fish started very hot favourite, with tack upon the system of Naval Court Black Eagle and Sisbed next in demand. Ergolies as pursued in Japan. The writer says; Aspirant rushed to the front as soon as the fire" That Japan is ambitions to appear before the fall, but was quickly passed by Provest Marshal world as "the England of the East" is, to any helt ind (P. field. He led past the Grind the least, not only a compliment to England but who speedily placed about langths between

Stand and right

RAILWAYS FOR CHINA,

A FRENCH VAW or THE SUBJE The Paris Temps has a lengthy alicle dealing with the projected rallways to China, recapitulat ing much of the-news in connection with this object which has been current during the last few months. In concluding, the writer states to be expected that the great European industrial that if the Peking-Hankow line is made it is not

THE NEW CHINESE MINISTERS.

Intimations.

HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCK-

COMPANY LIMITED.

NOTICE TO SHARYROLDERS,

Straight 1 cluster, Roltelet, who was ridden 1. end Sir Thomas Satberland, in his speech at the prattilon of the good things, What will happen reason, Hwang is a man of good sense, modest Repart of the Directors and the Statement of

SHAREHOLDERS will be held at the THE ORDINARY YEARLY MEETING of OFFICES of the COMPANY NO. 14. Praya Central, o'clock NOON, for the parpore of receiving the OD MONDAY, the 22nd February, 1897, at 12

Accounts to the 31st December, 1896, and of approving by resolution of the proposed purchasq of Hung-Ham Inland Lots Nos. 171 and 173

Marine Lot No. 27 and to Hang-Ham Marine Lat No, I on terms to be stated.

Mr. Sampson o Fish a good third, Time, 3 min. 18 sec. Tal herself as formable fa commerce as abe bad bauling English rolling stock over ralls furnished | the purrait of lis visiona political, Industial, and Band of the proposed extensions to Kowloon

The LADIES' PURAE; for all Chlon ponles; weight fat laches as per scales winners at this meeting ather than abscription gif giba, extra į asplaced pontes allowed lbs; previous non- stasters at the meeting salby, extra; entrance $1. Beven furlongs, Messrs. Mckle & Gove's ch, Roltélèt, xrst rib. taler, Crawford Mr. John Peel's ch. Heatherbell, Ita rib...

Mr. Master a Hi, Dryaidnat's d. Shiney Villiam, tret 4lb...

Capt. Hunt 3 Mr. Arucid's d. Straightforward, rost glba...... Mr. Grasson Mr. Boxer' cb. Comet, 11st 1lb...Mr. Reynello Mr. Baxey's w. White Lilac, rist lib..........

Dr. Noble' g. Gray Lez, 11st rib...Dr. Nob'e o Grey Leg,lamping off with the lead, held the rails until nearing the vilive when he had shot his bolt and immediately made way for Roitelet and Heatberbell, with Shiney Villlam creeping up on their flank. Raftelet, stalling off all challen. ges from Heatherbell, won by a length and half j Shiney Villam a good third. Time, imin graec. After weighing to Mr. Crawford was escorted to the Grand Stand where, amidst load cheers, he was presented with the Purse by Mas 3. Jackson. In acknowledging the present Mr. Crawford thanked the graceful donor and called for three cheers for the ladies of Hong: kong, demand that was readily and fully responded to. An adjournment was then made, for tiffin.

The ROBINSON CHALLENGE CUP presented by H.E. Sir Wm. Robinson, K.CM. G.; for sub- seription griffins of this season; to be won twice by ponies the bona fide property of the game owner or owner; Grit pony to receive 70 per cent. of the entrance fees; second 20 third to per cent.; weight for inches per cent. ́as per seale; winner of the German and (or) Tat Yeuk Fonz Cops ioibs, exits, winners of any other ces gibs exus; entrance fee $10 One mile and a ball, Messes Mckle & Gove's g. Gleniffer,, 11st

lb.Mr. Crawford 1 Mr. Dayandust's g. Gauntlet, tost falb.........

Capt. Hunt 2 Dr. Noble's r. Humbug, ristölb Mr. Master 3 Mr. Bablick's d. See-saw, 11st 7lb...Mr. Jones o Mr. Hari-Back's d. Croxión, 11st 3lb Mr. Buck o Messin G. Steward & Lovebandi d. Hasten-

way rin gib.......................Capialo Loveband o Mr. Tilbro'ng Wakeful Joe, tost gib.........

Mr. Sampson 0 Walter's Little Owl, 11st gib......... Mr.

Captain Penny o The penalised Gleniffer won easily by a length. from Gauntlet, who san splendidly; Humbug good third. Time, zmin. 17¡secs.

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Little Owl was in no bury and came home by, himself shortly before sundown, The PARSEX CUF; presented; second pony to to receive $50; for China-pontes; weight for inches as per scale ; winners of one race at this meeting sibs, extra; of two or more races 7ibi, extrag unplaced ponies allowed glbs; entrance $10. One mile and a quarter. Mr. Baxey's w. White Rose, rat rib.....

Mr. Reynell t Mr. David's g. Foemsu, rost pib..............Mr. Jones"a | Mr. John Peel's ch, Boomerang, rost raib......

Mr. Master*1

*Dead Heat.

... Mr. Bobjack's w. Sinful, rost zolb...... Mr. Cox o Mr. Gustav's spd. Compellier, rost 7lb.mime

Mr. Simpson o Mr. John Peel's ch. Heatherb:ll, rat rib..............

Mr. Grenson o White Rose made the running past the Grand Stand and up to the Back Stretch, with Forman and Boomerang lying second and third. A vigo- tous effort by Boomerang to catch the leader on the crest of the fill failed, and White Rose, on- log very freely throughout, disposed of chal- lenge after challenge by Foeman and Boome

Ang to the Straight, finally Dasslag' the Judge's | box a short head in front of Foeman and Boom. erang, who made a dead-best of it for second place. Time, amin, 4510cz.

The PHAETON STAKES; value $250; second pony to receiva 70 per cent, of entrance fees ikīrā 30 per cent ; "for China porles bona fide griffins an date of entry z weight for inches as per scale; previous winners "at this meeting şib. extra; penalties accumulative; unplaced ponies allowed giba.; subscription griffins of iba sexson, 1896-97, allowed 7lbs; entrance $5. From the two mile post once round and

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Mesm. Mckle & Gove's skd. Glenmora fist 6lbs Mr. Crawford Mr. John Peel's g. Silver Bell 11st Mr. Master 2 Mr. Baxey's bik, Black Eagle, prst gibs mom

Mr. Reynell 3 Mr. David' mg. Arthurile, rost 7lbs Mr. Cox D Mr. Gustay's ch. Red-fire, fost r3lbs Mr Janea o Mr. John Peel's g. Crabapple, izit Gibs ........

Mr. Greasen o Mr. Now boy's g. Shaviter, tost 13lbs.

Ms. Suaviter o Mr. Telo's br. Pole, tost talbs.......................Mr. Back o

to the Rock, baraiso x compliment to herself. She has started establishments will leave all the rich prey to coming down the bill Red Fish, Slobad and | amt (st an enormous cost to the taxpayer) 10 | American enterprise. Just so. What we shall Roliglet were shaken up, and, passing Aspirant make a bid for the carrying trade of the world,te will probably be judicious international at the vilinge, collared the leader and entered tha

may possibly be a repetition of what now exists with great jadgment, gradually drew out and

on the northern floe to Taku, There wasen eventually got the best of a desperate folab by

something like this: American locomotives three-quarter of a lengib-from Sinbad; Red

by Germany, and scross bridges constructed by was a popular win, the owner of Rolefet and his

France. To the end we shall see Americans, rider coming in for quite an ovations

British, Germans, Russians, Japanese, and The NIL DESTERANDUM STAKES; a incepitakes

French attke ousted by their Chincas auxillaries, of $5 each with $50 added; second pany to

is the way with commerce at the open ports, receive $50; third pony $aj ; for beaten sch. scalption griffins of this season, IP9-97;

NO.T. AND A weight for Inches as per scale. Half a mile. The Neighbours' g. Landstarm, 11st pld......... Mr. Jones Mr. Baxey's g. Sport, 11st 4lb Capt. Loveband's Mr. Tilbro's g. Wakelut Joe, lost gib..........

Mr. Master 2 Mr. David's d. D ́mierlic, 11st rib...... Mr. Cox a Mr. Quintet's g. Query, 1 lb. Gedge o Mr. Sam's ch. Sunflower, zostal

Captain Penny o ears. G. Stewart and Loveband's d, Hark- Mr. Bobjack's d. Scont, erst rib Mr. Lawford ©

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last annual meeting of the Fenlasalir and Oriental 5. N. Co rald that if she proved

proved herself in the war against China she would be no mean competitor to men!. Now, Str. so far. at Japan has gone, she may be likened to a ship with a fale wind and plenty of sea room. The more she becomes a part of the world the more will she, find the winds biffling and the channela narrow and fa- tricate; and I submit ihar to meet there changes an experienced eye and cool head will be required on the quarter-deck. Not only will it be necessary to take advantage of every favour able flaw in the wind but të mike the most of every adyette flaw. For this a quick Intelligence will be indispensible. I am induced to make These remarks after reading reports of proceed- ings at Naval Courts of Enquiry, I submit, Sir, that it is becoming more and more evident that some one is wanted who - has bad many years of most careful and practical experience. In this country !! a captain- of a ship meets with an accident there is what I cannot help but cail a vham trial. The whole of the circumstances is known to the Count That Court meels and, with the assis Landaturm, who eave a good deal of trouble tance of charts, books and argaments, one with at the start, causing three false starts, came through the field with a grand rush at the Rock, the unfortunate master, who must perforce make another, formolates a lot of questions in pat; to and was never in danger of having the oppor .. His answers are then scrutinized and tually to show that the one who very offen argued over by the members of the Court, mad comes out on top is he whe, despite all reveries, finally, sometimes after several months' delay, acts up to the split of the motto wf? der which delay'ta always against the skipper. Berandum. Wakelul Joe, hard ridden throughout decision is reached. Mesnilme the poor wretch by Mr. Master, started a hot favourile bat Land.

of a skipper has his mind wracked with the stars and Sport were too good for bim in this money less he has caused his owners and per

mile sprint, and he had to be content with a bups, with the unfortunate diowalog of a few, bracket for second place. This was a popular may be one or two hundreds, of his fellow crea-- win, and it would have been equally an had tares. These are things sufficient to anman the elther Wakeful Joe or Sport succeeded in wrest- bravest sailor that ever trod a ship's dick. Yet ing the laurels of victory from "The Neighbe is not allowed the assistance of a lawyer. Is bours "speedy iron grey. Time, ,62 erconds."

away, 1011 talb............................................Mt. Gressan o Mr. Wayleong's br. Camshaw, 114t rib..... Mr. Waller's g. Little Owl, tilrib Capt, Hunt o

M. H. Buck a

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OFF-DAY-SATURDAY, 20TH FIBRUARY, The Off-day Races commence to-morrow and there are no less than 'x events on the pro- gramme, some of which should prove very Interesting. Raclag commence after tiffin.

The following is to-morrow's programme :— The "GLEN "CUP; presented; second pony to

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this so in England? Is it by any such petiifogging playing with principles as are from time to time wlinessed in this country that the British Empire Sle, that before Japan can rightly make any has been built up? I thlok not, and I contend, clim to be treated a great ballon she must first show herself giest on the side of Justice, and show a true desire to take no unfair advan- accef man er men under trial. Lat such men

CALENDAR.

FEBRUARY. Meteorological means based on tan years' observations to 1895, Barometer... 30141 Thermometer 57-3

Humidity.79%

Rainfall.

*seraine 1:76 inches,

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On dita st. Os cats at

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Friday, 19th February, 1897. Chluasa,-18th of 1st moon of 23rd year of Jewish.-17th Adar, 8687. Mohammedan,-10th Ramadan, 1914.

With reference to the sclusal of the German Government to accept Hwang Tron-shinas Minister for China at Berilo the Tmps pabilates tome particulars, which those who know Hwang will appreciate Test Germany should have refused Fiwang Teat-shin is not vary autentik- ing, but that it was on the grounds of rink it rank to thus of Lo Feng-in, nominated to could not be, scelog that Hwang is of equal London, and that of Wa" Ting-fing, Misle ter at Washington. If Germany does not wish to: Hwang, is truly for quite another and hacen, bat having Hitla apliude for the discussion of European questions, and his support would be of little help to Germany la commercial Lo Fest-is, qulle os the contrary, is a man of intelligence and of rare fixaria. He has been, besides, the fatimain confidant, the counsellor, and one might say, the collaborate of Ll Hung-chang in recent years, and it is by his Intermediary that English and German ladustries have obtained such an important success, Is it astonishing, then, that England and Germany should be disputing the favour of possessing such Auxillary? Is it astonishing, also, that he should be st London and not at Berlin, since he bas no knowledge of the German language, and that, on the contrary, he speaks very correci | English 7. It was Lo Feng-lo himself who asked to be sent to London, and it was]Li Hong-chang who nominated him. It is regrettable for Ger many, which thus sees its ambitions menaced. We Frenchmen have no cause for congratula tion nor for complaint, since in any case Lo Feng-to has not been sent to Paris. At to Lord LJ, it is scarcely probable that the English and showed a lively desire to possess him, which is quite conceivable,"

THE POWÈR THAT PULLS DOWN.

[Kwong,WANT to prosent a single ides in the foot and clearest words at my command. Here goes for a try (Fast month.) at it. From the time you are first able to stand on | Syn-Rites mi.................................. Chr. Simin

Your

foot, to the time you can stand no longer,

up to Moon-In Equater10A...

Selt-_yumnakunyuma. Tār, ¿TITÍM. there is always a power pulling you backward and

downward.

You waist, and it peralata. It wine High water-Morning 10kr. 38mts.

partial victories over you every day, and finally it lays Afternoons...............10kr. 38min:

you by the heals. Now what is the name of that | Low water-Morning 44r. 58min.

power? Don't be too quick with

4th your Answer. It t

bowird over confident oricketer who gets Afternoon `i 4 min. Perhaps the reading of there lettere may help ron.

"In the spring of 1891." health, previously good, began to fall. I am naturally energetic as most persons and enjoy being up and

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ANNIVERSARIES.

1817-Lord Ambert's. Embassy shipwrecked in the Jav Sex 'while returning from Chisa. 1879-Melancholy suicide of Hr. T. M. Farmer

al Chefoo, at Hongkong.

1894-Yessageiles Maritimes-steamer Safgon

wrecked near Pulo Cambir..

TO-HORFOW, Saturday, zob February, 1897. Chinese,-19th of 1st moon of tård year of Jewish.—18th Adar, 6087.

[Kwong-sil. Kobammedan.-181k Ramadan, 191),

(Fast month.)

the

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woman,

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Et cow for some reason I felt low, weak, and I had no reliab for food of any kind, and what gare me pain

shortness of breath.

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tights and oppression around a flag of oppression around the waht, with After a tima the pains went to my shoulders and and all over me. The distress after eating was so hive the benefit of legal assistance. This, I

that I hesitated before swallowing a mouthful, grest tha venture to say, tribe first great trairement in

well knowing what the result would be. I took many medicines, order to ensure fair play in Naval Courts of Ea

but none of them gave me Buy 646. galiy in Japan. The consiliation of the Courts

time

went on I became weaker and wesker, often learing my household work for a bit so as to lie dowi another dolet that demands consideration. What practical sex experience bave any of the mem-Sur-R£46kr, 31min upon me my spells of work got shorter and my spells on the couch and rest. And as this debility increased bers of these Courts bad? Very Hitle. The

Sets Court certainly bus tera st

of rest langer. ............... 5år. 57min. of rest Moon-In Periga...... High waler-Morning dar. 18mis

Sometimes fesling a triflo, better and

then again worse, this was practically my condition month after little or no good. He said I was suffering from Afternoon.....11kr. 10min. month. I saw & doctor, but his medicines did mo

sea, but for what length of time? How much service has any one of the gentlemen who

receive 70 per cent of the entrance fees; third 30 per cent. for all beaten subscription griffins of this season, 1896-07; placed ponies Denilised 7 lbs; entrance $to. One mile. The "R FISH" CUP; presented; value 9200; second pony to receive the entrance fees for all beaten griffins at this meeting; weight for, Inches as per scale; sitowance-applaced mouth-plece of Derby griffins Ths. ; naplaced subscription griffins 7 lbs entrance 85 fourth day win-tually act as mouth-pieces to the Court seen in Low water-Morring Br. Bot. ners barred. One mile and a half. The "LUCKY" CUP; presented; second pony to receive the entrance tees; for Besten Sub- scription Griffics of this season; ponies that have run second penalised 3 lbs; anplaced pooles allowed 3 lbs; weight for inches as per scale; entrance 25; fourth day winners barred. One mile.

The MAFFOO'S CHAMPIONS; first prize, $25;

second prize, $15; third prize, $5; for win meru only ; weight rost ; entrance 85. Ona mtie and a quarter.....

The HONGKONG SIKEPLICHASE CUP; for all Chlon ponies; previous winners of a steeple- chase ylby, extra; entrance $5 to go to second pany; over a coarse selected by the Stewards. Six to start or no rece.

The JOHN PEIL CUP; presented; for all beaten pontoc at this meeting; placed.ponies" gibt. extenz gefffins of this season allowed 51br.; subscription griffins of this season allowed Tolbs; weight for inches sa per scale; entrance $5 to go to second pony; fourth day winners basted. One mile and quarter.

The Marood' RACE; first prizm, $20; second pilze, 819; third prize, $5 for all bestea ponter weight 10s!; entrance 85. Once Round. SAILORE RACE first prize, $17; second, gre;

third, $to. Once Round.

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the last five-and-twenty year? Take for example the recent Himal Maru enquiry.

What sex-going to display such lofty, I met had to entitle him to

I may Bry monumental. indifference to

Master Mariner's rights ? What experience of the currents in the China Sex have any of the gentlemen had who sat in judgment on Captain Tipple ?"

AN INTREPID EXPLORER.

DANGKOK TO YONNAN-DR, MORRISON'S

TRAVELS.

Afternoon, får, 88min.

ANNIVERSARIES.

MEMORANDA.

TO-DAY-19th February.

| weekness, and would have to get my strength back gradually. The autumn and winter of 1891-2 slowly passed and I was about the same, only more thin and well again.

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1845-First Issue of the Chima Mall newspaper. bis. I had almost given up hope of getting really 1867-Dachens of File born, 1963-Outrage on Sir Harry Parkes in Japan," April (1892) I was in our shop one day and heard a customer speak about Mother Beigel's Curative Syrup, and what remarkable aures of different ailments I had done in the district. It may be the right thing for me, I sald, and sent for it that vory day. After taking one bottle I could cat better, without any distress or pain to come after it. With the additional food I gained strength, and one week after while keeping [on with Mother Belgol's Syrups Found mysoit able to do more work and herding less rost

I took only the Boigel's no between times. other medicine. I could stand and walk once more

9 pm. Merting of Victoria Chapter. 9 p.m.-Willison's Circus at back of City Hall,

TO-MORROW, 30th February. Off-day Races.

4 pm-Performance at the Circus, 9 pm.-Clear,

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9 PAD Performance of "Les Cloches de Come vil" by the A. D. C. at the Theatre Royal, City Hall,

English and Indian malis dag.

SUNDAY, 21st February.

SHIPPING AND MAIL NEWS,

MAILS THOR: English (Kaiser-(-Fited) 21st inst. India and Straits (Kutsang) aut İnst. Australian (Menmuir) azud inst,

·Canadian (Empress of Japan) agih lost. Tacoma (Tacoma) 3rd prox. American (Gaelle) 4'h prox. Tacoma (Victoria) 6th prox. American (City of Peking) 15th prox.

THE Matasi Lise steamship Oulang, from Glasgow and Liverpool, Left Singapore for this port yesterday afternoon, and may be expected here on or about the 24th inst,

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without thinking about it, and was soon in as good health and spirits as are. You are free to print my letter if you desire. (Bigned)? wife of G. W.

and Ironmonger,

W. Woltingham, a Ootilogbam,

Bootier, Lincoln, April

O fourth, 1985,"

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KAYI another, HI suffered

from constant woskndis. May natural strength was gong, and nothing I I did or took seemed to bring it back. My food-and I ate but little, hayleg no appetite did not go to the spot, as we my. I was none the better or stronger for eating it. Indeed 1 was the worse ; for it caused me great pala and distress In the stomach, alost, sides, and book. I was working in the mill and never quite gave up my employment but I did my work in the face of pain and weakness, Finally, I was cured by Mother Selgel's Syrup. I heard of th

by means of a little book, The Byzap stopped the pain after eating, and soon I was another and a brighter woman, My strength came back, and can walk, stand,' and work with esso. (igned) Mrs. Elsabeth Jackson, Birk Street, Glossop, October 10th, 1995,"

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Now what was the power that pulled these women down? Weakneck," you my, and they say Woskness." But what is wonkases? Is It a desas? Tax Canadian Pacific Railway Co's steamship the resales of discuss. Strength, the opposits of

Mo, old age always brings

and it is always one of Is created only by digested food. Nothing 71. yesterday, and left again at 3 p.m. the also same day for Shanghai, where she is due at 3-3 m, to-morrow,

szet. Tathe crisful cỉding of Mr Master was † H. b. Edwards, to the Iphigenia, to date Jan. 19 fortber nonh to Zioman, the point advocated † Empress of Fapan arrived at Nagarak the sun will produce it. Lose the

This was a great" upset," it being generally expected that Silver Bell would win in a com- men canter, The favourite was, however, besten, Glenmore winning pretty easily in amin.

des the placing of Silver Bell, and but for the skilful horsemanship of Mr. Reynell it is doubt fal whether Black Rock would have got a place at all. THE CONSOLATION STAKES ; « sweepstakes of 35 auch with gro0 added; second pony to receive 850; for beaten Chias ponies at this meeting: weight for inches as per scale. Once

SHIPPING RETURNI From & þ.m: yesterday to § pami today, ARRIVALS, Brasmarter, from Tacoma

Referring to Dr. G. E. Martisen, the Times "special,' whose arrival we noted fast evening, the Bangkok. Times of the 18th ult, under the above headings, says ; Information which has from time to time reached us of Dr. Morrison, the famous traveller and Times correspondent, though scanly enough, proved yesterday to bava been only too correct is one particular-ibat of On leaving the wortby doctor's 1-health. | Mr. Warington' Smyth, at · Kont, Dr. Morrison made his way overland to Chiesgmel, Apparently he lost-litila-time in that town, for NAVAL NEWS.

leaving there on May 13th he commenced a four- Captain the Hon. Helworth Lambton, R,N, ney which took blm beyond all beaten tracks, commission the first-class cruiser and into country where a European had never Powerful in April for service as the China before been seen, Crossing from Chiengmal, D. station. The Powerful in the stater ship of the Morrison made for Chieng Hat, and, after sirlk- Terrföls, and the two are the largest and fastesting the Mekong at Chieng Sen, went on through

the southern Shan States of Chieng Tung, cruisers in the world,

The following appointments have been made Thence he proceeded to the capital of the aclga at the Admiralty Sub-Lieutenants, R.NR: bouring province of Chieng Hot Sipong Pana end on leaving bore still for twe've months' training. Midshipman W. L. Tudgeon, to the Centurion, additional, Noval as the ultimate termfous of both French and Cadels: H. W. Bridges, R. M. Kempe, and H. C. British railway enterprise. From Zuman the Buckle, to the Centurion, additional and for traveller went on to the city of Yunnan, the recommission; F. G. L. Johnson and F. A. capital of the province of that name, over Reyne, to the Norffszug, all to dute Jan. 15,

three hundred ́ milci, distan", which he Commenting upon the orders for warships reached in August Inst. The country so far given by China in Germany, the Figaro of traversed was of the roughest description, Jan. 13 Bays that Great Britain will soon receive in fact the worst he had ever travelled over. Mr. John Peel's d. Boomerang, 1öst salbe........

her share of orders, and expresses a hope that There were no rasds, and it wat of such a burns Mr. Master I France will also shortly be in the same pozlilon, mountainous nature íbut progress was only made Islan Mr. John Peel's b. Toculo rist 4lb Me, Grenson The French Mission charged to reorganise be with the greatest difficulty: So great was the Mr. Arnold's d. Straightforward, tost gib .... arsenal at Foochow, of which M, Doyere, second labour of travelling, and of such a malarial Mr. Sampson 3 class naval engineer, is the chief, will leave in-character was the country, that Dr. Morrison Mr. Bobjack's w. Statul, K11ib...Mr. Lawferd mediately for China. The Figare hopes that arrived in Yunnan suffering from lever, so ill, in recover. For Mr. Bobjack's g. Saucy, lost glb......Mr. Cox a France will be able to take advantage of her fact, that he was never expected to Mr. Boyd's b. Kartusb, tost glb....Mr. May a privileged pestifen; which proves that Frases fire weeks be lay sick, and then, still in a very work state, started for Mangise, whence he Mr. Boyd's b. Congo, List. tiba Mr. Hart Buck oil possesses great influence in the Far Fast. Mersin, McKia and Goro's ch. Glendubh, rist According to the Russian Admiralty Pre returned to Zaumia, Thence he travelled down

DEPARTURES. 1897, the Russian Pacian Squadron the tight bank of the Mekongi calling at Mag for This year will consist of the following vessels Sing, and it was during this portion of the

Jour The first-class battleship Imperator Nicolat 27, nay that further misfortune overtook him, Fass (dagship), the first-class cruisers Rossio, Rurth, tog through a country utterly devoid of all rem- Pamyat Azova, Admiral Nakhim Admiral blance of government, be bad reached the Tatywan Kormileg, and Dmlirt Donsket the second southern borders of China when his carriers burns m class craisers Sablaka and Kraster; the deserted in a body, taking with them all his luggage bigh-sen groboats Gramyatchicht, Otunachat, ago. Fortunately, however, though Infs with Tafang sam Koreysis, Manicker, and Stowick the torpedo. nothing but what he stood up is, and without craters Pradath and Gaidamak, and two food, Dr. Morrison rejoiced in the fact that he HONGKONG, AND WHANGA DOCK RETURN. torpedo-boats. In the early summer the first still had his papers sale, and, undaunted, he con- LARS AND WEAPO class Cruiser Vladimir Monomach and the flared his journey, seachlor Chiengmal late to Clare ... gunboat Gilych will also be attached to the Far December. Here it would have been well to take Press Wikal*.*...* Eastern Squadron, which, it will be seen from lag rest, but special reasons prampled him to Kiangam the foregoing mumeration, now forms a strong again be up and moving, and a hurried start was

Tamarind fighting flotils. The Sibirski Vysstalk the other made on December 3915, and bis arduous sieron day pointed out that li was undoubtedly necesssy months' travels concluded yesterday as alieady for Russia to maintain a powerful feet in the Far related. His difficulties and danger will be all the East as a check upon Japan. The same journal better realised when it is noted that the whole of also complains that the great mas, of Kussian the journey to Yunnan was made during the rainy Immigrants in Eastern Siberis, who come calefly season, and that the traveller only started with two

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The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 8th to the 11nd February, both days Inclusive,

By Order of the Board of Directors,

THOS. I. ROSE; Secretary.

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Hongkong, 1st February, 1807%

HUMPHREYS ESTATE AND FINANCE.

COMPANY, LIMITED,

NOTICE.

THE ELEVENTH ORDINARY ANNUAL HOLDERS of the above COMPANY will be held GENERAL MEETING of SHARK. at the REGISTERED OFFICIS of the COMPANY, 35 & 40, Q seen's Road Central, on MONDAY, the 230d instant, at NOON, for the narpose of receiving the Report of the Governing Directors, together with a Statement of Accounts for the year ending 31st December, 1846.

lil be CLOSED from the 17th to the 24th inat, The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company

both days inclusive,

By Order,

HART BUCK,

Hongkong, roh February, 1897.

THE HONGKONG AND KOWLOON WHARF AND GODOWN COMPANY, LIMITED,

Secretary.

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NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS in the THE TENTH ORDINARY ANNUAL

above COMPANY will be held at the COMPANY'S

OFFICE, No Plays Central, at 12 o'clock (Noor), on TUESDAY, the 23rd February, for Directors, with a Statement of Accounts to gret the purpose of receiving the Report of the

December, 1896,

1.

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 15th to the agr February, both days faclusive.

EDWARD OSBORNE,

Secretary. Hongkong, gih February, 1897.

HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

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THE TWENTY-EIGHTH ORDINARY ANNUAL MEETING of SHAREHOL DERS in the above COMPANY will be held at the OFFICES of the COMPANY, Fedder's Street, on FRIDAY, the 26th day of February, 1897, at 13.40 of the clock in, the afternoon, to receive

Statement of Accounts to 31st December, 1806, and the Report of the General Managers, and to elect Consulting Committee and Auditors.

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 13th to the 25ik February, both days faclusive.

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,

General Managers, HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE CO. LD. Hongkong, 30th January, 1897.

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THE VICTORIA DISPENSARY,

NOTICE I hereby given that the

INTEREST of DAKIN, CRUICK. SHANK & Co., LIMITED, in the Business heretofore carried on by them at THE VICTORIA, DISPENSARY CEASED and DETERMINED on the 14th fustant,

Outstanding Accounts of DAKIN, CRUICK. SHANK & Co., LIMITED before the 14th instant will be PAID by the Undersigned who will also Collect and Receive all Accounts DUE to tbe sold Firm.

The BUSIN 93 will be carried on in the fature under the Style of "THE VICTORIA DISPENSARY,"

For "THE VICTORIA DISPENSARY,"

·J. R. CAPELL, Manager. Hongkong, zalb January, 1807.

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Lose the ability THE RAUB AUSTRALIAN GOLD MINING readings, and loss their grip, your head ita mind its clearness and courage and your The word "weakness" comes from a Baroc word moaning to plaid, to fal, to give way. By its wondrons virtue in correcting the machinery of digestion and enabling the system to get the good of ita dally food-by this, I say, Mother Belgel's Syrup, used in Hime, overcomes weakness and restores strength.

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Auction.

AUCTION.

PRELIMINARY NOTICE.

COMPANY, LIMITED.

TENDERS are invited and will be received up to Noom of 31st March next, at the Qffices of the Company, both to BRISBANE ZB SINGAPORE, for 10,000 CONTRIBUTING SHARES of L1 each Paid-up to 138. 101. each In THE RAUB AUSTRALIAN GOLD MINING COMPANY, LIMITED.

Tenders, which should be soiled and surer. scribed "TENDER FOR UNALLOTTED SHARES,* must quote a price in Sterling per Share for k minimum of 100 Shares or for any malitple of 200 Shares up to the maximum of 10,000 Shares and man be accompanied by 2s. 6d. deposit

Shars,

which will be returned, in ease no Allotment is made,

per

SCRIP be issued on BRISBANE OF SINGAPORE REGISTER to suit Purchaser.

The highest or any Tender not necessarily

By Order of the Directors,

THE Undersigned have received instructions accepted,

to Bell by

PUBLIC AUCTION

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ONE:

TUESDAY, the 23RD FRERUARY, 1897,

AT 3 P.M.

Opposite the CITY HALL One rejected BUBSCRIPTION GRIFFIN and

Selections

———-upwards of FIFTY PONIES, Suitable for Racing, Polo, etc. from the Largest Stables.

Farther entries received until Noom as day of Sule.

C. P. DERRICK,

Local Secretary. Singapore, 1st February, 1897,, ..

THE RAUB AUSTRALIAN GOLD MINING COMPANY, LIMITED,

gramme .................................Mr. Crowford Mr. Stern's d. Bravo, Hut Elb.................Mr. Jones

The field was despatched on very even terme and Straightforward soos asumed the lend which he held until golog ap the Back Stratch, where Bravo challenged, Boomerang and Tecla, who had been in the ruck, closing ap on the leader. Ascending the hill Mr. Master rushed up to Boomerang and, taking the lead, led Into the Straight with Straightforward and Tocsin on his Anak. Hard ridden to the end, Doomes ang won by two lengths, half a length sepa grưng Tocilo and Suaightforward who were second and third respectively. Time, I min, 531 secs. The CHAMPION STAKES; with $350 added; for Chlon postes wieners at this meeting only

forced entry; cairance $25; winner of two races $30; of three or more $50 weight for Jaches as per scale. One mile and a half.

FARED THE CAMAL.. Messra. M'Kia and Gares ch, Roftelat, tilb

OUTWARD-5th January”-Braconshire, Ten- Mr. Crawford I from the agricultural and black-earth region of servants, one of whom died on the way. The Aaf, 12nd Janeury-Palawan, Aga. 26th Jan, Mr. Dryasdant's g. Sinbad, Lost gib Capt. Hunt a European Russia, are totally averse to being greater rart of the time was spent among Chinese Agamanon, Melbourne, Daika Bickmars, Mr. John Peel's ch. Red Fish, tit lib. recruited for maritime sccupations, and, conse-speaking populations, and Dr, Morrison's Inter-Normandie, 29th Jan-Maipomene, Oceana,

Mr. Master 3 quently, there li a completo dearth of Russian † preter only know Slamese, Liotlar, and English, 3 Kestone. St. Andrewi. and Feb.- Agiato, MNE BOX OF CLARKE'S Bar-PILLS from the BRUNANK REGISTER to the SINGAPORE Mr. John Feel's ch. Pineapple, tost gib ...................... constwise craft in those waters. It is owing to a fact which greatly increased the difficulties. ME, Gresson o this necessity that the Imperial Government has Dr. Morrison may well be proud of the achieve Mr. Bords g. Denblane, at 116 M. H. Back ajast farmed on order ahengailog, for the present, ment of being the first white man who has Mr. David's g. Aspirant, zost. zalbum... the cabolage restrictions which ordinarily pre resched Yannan from to south. Mil. Sampson o vami foraigness, from engaging in the Russians Mr. Deynodum's epő. Prevom Marshall, tist 11b, conning under" This rescript appllis, of course,

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Nanchang in Totyvan Spartan, H.M.S........ #

HUGHES & HOUGH, Auctioneers.

Hongkong, 13th February, 1897.

DIVIDEND of ONE SHILLING për Share has been Declared FAYABLE en Shares on the Brisbane Register, and in 15th March, 1847. BRISBANE in respect of

SINGAPORE in respect of Sheres on the Singapore Register.

| Notice_Is. hereby given that the SINGAPORE (303 BRANCH REGISTER will be CLOSED from 1st

to 15th March, 1897, inclusive; -

Notice is also given that no Transfer of Sharm

is warranted to cure all discharges from REGISTER or elis veria will be given affect to Brett Simona, Cyrus, Dordogne, Glaucus, 5th the Urinary Organs, in either sex (acquired or ren-Ceylon, Hector, Kanagawa Marw. 9th constitutional), Gravel and Pains in the Back.

after and February, 1897, until 16th March, TebGlenovon, Menstone, Halan Rickmers, Guaranteed free from Mercury. Sold In Boxes,

1897. 19th Tabominaga, Guadalquiver. 16th Fab, 41. 6d. esch, by zil Chemists and Patent Medi

By Order of the Directors, Rexiarig, Brato, Sf. Gher, St. Jerome, dine Vendors throughout the World. Proprieterus HOMEWARD=10% Tahqunay-Sachten, dag= | "The Lincoln and Midland Commites Drug Come halu, Tumiza, :

PERY; Lábosa, Kagash

C. P. DERRICK,

Local Beatster7) ► Klägapore, 111 Fábruary, 1897/