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Co-day's Advertisements. BIJOU THEATRE.

RECLAMATION GROUND, PRAVA WEST,

TO-NIGHT (THURSDAY), 23rd February, 1898. For the First Time in Hongkong. The Great Spectacular Diorama of "THE SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR." SANTIAGO AY NIGHT,

The Bombardment of the Spanish Forts. The Sinking of the Merrimat. Escape and Capture of Lt. HOBSON, the American Hero.

The Meeting of the Rival Squadrons. The Destruction of the Spanish Fleet off Santiago Harbour.

MAGNIFICENT SCENERY.

STARTLING MECHANICAL EFFECTS. The whale produced on a Scale of Realistic Grandeur never before attempted in the Far - East.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1899.

Entimation.

A. S. WATSON & Co., LIMITED.

LADY Curton is having her hunters sent to India, and is expected to join in the cross- country paperchasing next season.

Two well.knawa native sugar merchants carry. ing on business in Shanghai have put up their shutters in consequence of heavy losses.

AN Imperiul edict of the 14th instant grante P. Chater, C.M.G.; T. Jackson, Esq.; D, Gillies, tailed off. On entering the bend of the home in 6 lengths behind Strathmore, Seaweed being permission to Yu Chih-k'ai, Provincial Trea. surer of Kuangsi, to retire from office owing to WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS. prolonged ill-health.

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NEXT SATURDAY, the 25th February, FAREWELL MATINEE, at 4 P.M. Hongkong, 23rd February, 1899.

LECTURE.

16,20

Port after removal should be rested

D deliver an Address, on "THE GRA. for a month before use.

JORDAN has kindly consented to

PHOPHONE AND THE PHONOGRAPH," which will be accompanied with Vocal and Instrumental Illustrations,, in the ST. AN- DREW'S HALL, on MONDAY, the 27th of

February, at 5.45 P.M.

The MEETING will be open to the Public

and Ladies are invited.

The Undersigned will take the Chair.

HENRY E. POLLOCK,

Hon. Secretary.

HONGKONG ODD VOLUMES SOCIETY.

Hongkong, 23rd February, 1899.

HONGKONG RACES, 1899.

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THE "HONGKONG TELEGRAPH'S"

ACCOUNT OF THE

1899 RACE MEETING will be produced in PAMPHLET FORM con- taining PLACED and UNPLACED PONIES,

·JOCKEYS and OWNERS.

PRICE 50 CENTS. Only a limited Number will be printed. Send Orders early to

The Manager, "HONGKONG TELEGRAPH OFFICE, Pedder's Hill.

Hongkong, ngid February, 1899.

OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY. FOR LONDON VIA SUEZ CANAL.

HE Company's Stłumship

THE

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Captain Goodwin, will be despatched as above on SATURDAY, the 25th instant, at Noon.

For Freight, apply to

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,

Agents

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Hongkong. "3rd February, 1899.

DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY,

LIMITED..

FOR SWATOW, AMOY AND TAMSUL Captam Bamurs, will be despatched for the above Ports, on SUNDAY, the 20th instant, at Daylight.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

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SHANGHAI native papers report that two native banks in Wu Shak closed their doors at the end of the last Chinesa year, and that the managers have not since been seen. Their liabilities are reported to exceed Tis."60,000.

AT D'Arc's Bijou Theatre to-night the public will be afforded an opportunity of witnessing a spectacular representation of Lieut. Hobson's daring exploit at Santiago, this forming one of the subjects of the diorama of the Spanish- American War.

THE last census of Johannesburg revealed the fact that, of the 100,000 odd inhabitants, 50,907 are of European origin, 4,807 are Asiaties, 952 are Malays, 42,533 are natives, and 2,8 7 mixed. Twelve years ago the site of the city, was a bare extent of country.

AN auction of Crown Land was held at Mong- kok-tsui on Tuesday last, when a lot measuring 6,075 square feet and facing the main street Wine re-realized $1,675. Another lot of the same area and situated on a side street sold for $1,025. The purchasers were Chinese. THE latest intelligence received by the Shang hai authorities from Korea reports that some 20 Europeans, accompanied by a large number of Koreans and Chinese are hastily engaged in surveying the track of region between Seoul and Wi-ju, Korea, on the pretence of laying a

quired for drinking at once should be ordered to be decanted at the Dis- Pensary before being sent out. These Wines are too favourably known to need comment.

Sample bottles and smaller quanti-railway there. ties will be supplied at proportionate wholesale rates.

We only guarantee our Wines and Spirits to be genuine when bought direct from us in the Colony or from our authorised Agents at the Coast Ports.

A. S. WATSON & Co., Limited, THE HONGKONG DISPENSARY.

BIRTHS.

On 14th February, at Ichi Ban, New Hir bour, Singapore, the wife of Dover FARRANT,

of a son.

At 4, Makalec Termance, Shanghai, on the 17th of February, 1899, the wife of WILLIAM BRIGIT, Chinese Imperial Maritime Customs Service, of a daughter,

MARRIAGE—

On the 14th instant, at St. Andrew's Cathe dral, Singapore, by the Revd. Archdeacon Parham, W. F. CANOCI ASIMONT, of Munich, Germany, to EMILY, youngest daughter of the Late Caniaip William Burrongs, Singanore.

he Hongkong Gelegraph

HONGKONG, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1899.

REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.

EGYPT.

LONDON, February 21st. A son and heir has been born to the Khedive.

THE ANGLO-AMERICAN COMMISSION. The Anglo-American Commission has failed

HONGKONG RACES, 1800, ·

to the front and Tyne fall back, fourth; but ating the running, Century ran into fourth place the Ruck the running was done by Earl Mar at the Bridge, and then Century led Seaweed STEWARDS-His Excellency Sir Henry A. for the first time the four leaders ran well togeth Rose inking third place. At the Village Cen- shall, Centipede and Blush Rose. At the Village and The Wizard down the back stretch, Wild' Blake, O.C3.c.; His Excellency Vice Admiraler, but at the stand Blush Rose fed, followed by tury led by four lengths, and Strathmore min up. Sir Edward H. Seymour, K.C.U.; His Excel- Wild Rose and Tyne, l'ineapple a close fourth second. At the bend for home Strathmore lency Major-General W. J. Gascoigne, c.3.0.

On reaching the Rock a second time Tyne went to the front and increased his load to the S. C. Holland, RN, Lieut. "Rear-Admiral

went to the front, Wild Rose and Blush Rose winning post. Dunrobin opened out about Colonel The O'Gorman, C.8.0. The Hon. J. Jnext, but before reaching the Village the latter threequarters of a furlong from home and an Beil-Irving; C. F. Harton, Esq.; The Hon, C Esq.; The Hon. F. H. May, C.M.a. R. M. apple drew up to Tyne. A good run resulted The CONSOLATION STAKES, a sweepstakes of

Straight Wild Rose took the lead, and Pine- three lengths further behind. Time, 2231. Gmy, Esq.; The Hon. T. H. Whitehead; M.

up the straight, and it looked as if the mace S5 each with $130 added second pony to: Grote, Esq.

was Wild Rose's, but Tyne's rider knew what

receive $50; for benten Chian ponies at this his pony could do, and let. Wild Rose do the

neeting weight for inches as per scale.. running. A few lengths from the winning-post Once Round. Tyne opened out into a grand stride and won by half a length, three lengths. dividing second- and third. Tyne won the race last year, but did it in of seconds less time then, the time to-day being 3.58, Herod's time in 1892, The LADIES' PURSE, presented; for all China ponics; weight for inches as per scale; winners at this meeting other than Subscrip tion Griffins 5 ibs. extra; unplaced ponies allowed 5 lbs previous non-starters at this. meeting Ibs, extra; entrance $5. Seven Furlongs.

CLERK OF) LL-Col, The O'Gorman, C.5.0. SCALES C. F. Harton, Esq. JUDGE: The Hon. C. P. Chater, C.M.G. ASSISTANTĮ

The Hon. F. H. May, cată. JUDGE:-) STARTER-M. Grote, Esq.

SECOND STARTER:-A. S. Anton, Esq. . HON. TREASURER J. C. Peter, Esq. CLERK OF THE COURSE-T. F. Hough, Esq.

THIRD DAY THURSDAY, 23RD FEBRUARY, 1899.

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Mr. Derick-Hunter's d: Sandstorm, Isról...

Mr. Bürkill I Messrs. McKie & Gove's sk. Strathmore, 11st.

3lb........

....Mr. Crawford Mr. G. H. Fourb. Tocsin; 11st gib

Mr. P. A. Coxt2 Mr. Upwey's g. Tube Rose, 1st alb

Mr. Wailieumicro Mr. Busey's d-g. Woad Rose, fost rolb

Mr. Cumming o

The Jockey Club was again favoured with ideal weather, for the third day's racing, and being the ladies' day, it brought out a bigger number of spectators than on either of the previous days. The Valley self was a occupied by a moving mass of Chinese, and along the rails, stood hundreds of soldiers and sailors. All the refreshment stalls and places of amusement were doing a "roaring" business, and every place was lifeCapt. Lambton's g. Uic, 1st 6lb...Mr. Moller o Mr. Oiven o and bum. After the Ladies' Purse, Miss Blake Mr. J. H. Lewis' br. The Wizard, tea: tolb. presented the prize to Mr. Burkill, the rider of Mr. John Peel's g. Grasshopper, fist 1lb......

Mr. Cruickshank o Sandstorm, who gave in return the usual bou- quet. The ladies attended in large numbers, Mr. John Peel's cr. Yellow Dwarf, fist olb... Mr. Master their best,

† Dead heat. and all of were arrayed in newest and daintiest gowns and hats, lending

For this, the third day's big event, nine colour and enchantment to the scene. starters out of 25 entrants faced the starting

The course was in much better condition and

the racing was a good deal better than yesterday, as will be seen by the times,

The band of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers was in attendance again discoursing, charming

ACCORDING to a Shanghai paper a Land Syn-musica dicate has been formed at Wei-hai-wei with a capital of $10,000, and has already purchased a large piece of ground on the West Beach. Temporary Postage stamps have also been issued of the values of 2 and 5 cents. Chinese Government are also going to open a

Post Office there at once.

The

ORDERS for our special account of the 1899 Race Meeting, to be published in pamplilet form, containing Plated and Unplaced Ponies, Jockeys and Owners, should be sent in as carly as possible, as only a limited number will be printed. The pamphlet will form a bandy memento of the meeting to send to friends at home or in the coast ports.

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The GRANDSTAND STAKES, value $150:second pony to receive $50; third, $25; for China ponies bond fide griffins on date of entry winners of one race gibs, extra; of two races. 7lbs. exten; and of three or more races lbs. extra subscription griffins non-winners allowed sibs; entrance $5. Once Round. Mr. Glendaye's br, Alberdeen, 11st 9lb .........

Mr. Cunning 1 M. David's g. Dunrobin, just 36 Mr. Reynell a

Rose de Franée, rost 12th Mr. Buxey's

3. Wailleumier 3 Mr. John Peel's m. Centipede, 11st lib

Mr. Master o Mr. Derick Hunter's g. Century, rast glb.......

Mr. Burkill o Mr. Hopeful's blk. Obi, Frat b

Mr. W. W. Cox o Me J, H. Lewis' br. The Wizard, 11st 116

Mr. P. A. Cox o

Mr. Cruickshank o Obi spoiled a good start and with Minstrel spoilt a second. At the third attempt Dunrobin took the lead, but Minstrel's start was a poor last. On arriving at the Fridge Dunrobin led,.. with Centipede and The Wizard. Entering the back stretch Dunrobin led Obi by two lengths. Centipede falling back fourth. At the Rock the position reader still

Cau. Cilipour maining a two approaching the Village and mu into second plice, followed by Aberdeen and Century, the last two having spurted from almost last. Up the straight, Dunrobin, Aberdeen and Centi pede showed the running, but on appropching the winning post Aberdeen was given rein and won the race by ball-a-length, if length divid. Time, .58. ing Centipede from Dunrobin for third place.

EARLY this morning H.M.S. Gruftow left for | Mr. John Peel's bik. Minstrel, Jost 12st Wei-hai-wei with the dredger St. Enoch, which vessel she is to convoy to her destination. is in be hoped that they will experience better weather than on the voyage from Singapore The St. Enoch bas hind a thorough over haul and it would be a pity for her to arrive at Wei-hai-wei almost shaken to pieces.

here.

bad

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on H.M.S. Undaunted. He was sent aloft to clear a flag which had become fouled and, missing his hold, fell from the foremast head into the fighting top, a distance of some sixty fect. He was carried down and immediately attended to by the ship's surgeon, when it was discovered that, beyond a severe shaking and a sprained ancle, he was none the worse for his lofty tumble.

THE M.C.D. New learns that the Russian troops numbering about 14,000 at Port Arthur are enjoying excellent health. There were some ninety deaths from typhoid owing to the

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Yellow Dwarf was the favourite, but the pony made a poor show Tube Rose and Wood Rose went away with the start, but at the Bridge Grasshopper took the lead, and down the back stretch. Ute ran into third place. After the Rock was passed the positions of, the leaders were Grasshopper, Tocsin, Tube Rose and Ute, and thesetwo maintained their positions drew up from the back followed by Tocsin and until the Village was passed, whien. Sandstorm Strathmore. Up the home straight race took place, but Sandstorm was well ridden by Burkill, and ran home a winner of the coveted purse by 14 length ahead of Tocsi and Strathmore, these two running a dead heat for second place. Time, 1,523.) The BLAKE CHALLENGE CUP, presented by:|

His Excellency Sir Henry A. Blake, G.C.M.G.; for Subscription Griffins of this season; to be won twice by ponies the bond Adr property of the same owner, or owners: first pony to receive 70 per cent of the entrance fees; second 20 per cont.; third 10 per cent; weight for inches as per scale: winner of the Valley States and/or German Cup 14lbs extra; winners of any other paces 7 lbs; extra, penalties accumulative up to 14 Ibs.; entr.nce fee Sic. One Milė.. Messrs McKie & Gove's g, Strathfleet, ist 31r. Crawford Mr. Pugose's d. Tourist, 10st ólb ............

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Mr. John' Peel's spd. Montebello, lost alb... Mr. Busty's d. Ten Rose, 1st b

Mr. Master..

Mr. Wuilleumier

Mr. Cruickshank 3

MY P. A. Cox Four beaten ponies entered to try and obtain one prize out of the meeting, and it proved to be a very good race, Montebello being success ful. The winner took the lead, followed by Ten Rase. At the Bridge the lenders were Grasshopper, Montebello and Ten Rose. Grasshopper led Montebello by four lengths at the Rack At the turn to the Village all closed, but on entering the home straight Montebello went to the front of Tea Rase, Tocsin not far behind. Then Tocsin took the lead when fairly into the straight, but Montebello quickly overtook him. Tea Rose, however, challenged Montebello, but the latter won a capital race by three quarters of a length, Tea Rose being only a shon head in front of Grasshopper. Time; 2 mina The CHAMPION STAKES, with $250 added; for China ponies winners at this meeting only; a forced entry entrance $30 winner of two races 835; of three or more $50; weight for inches as per scale. One Mile and a Half. Mr. Hopeful's g. Tyne, 1st 4lb. W. W Cox! Mr. Glendaye's b. Forest King, 11st alb..... Mr. Cumming Messrs. McKie & Goves g. Strathficet, rost

12b... Mr, Crawford 3. Mr. Derrick-Hunter's b. Charger, List alð ...

Mr. Burkill & Mr. O's d, Rookwood, 11st 7lb Mr. Muller or Mr. David's g. Douglas, 1st 7ib Mr. Reynell o 3. Glendaye's br. Aberdeen, 11st 4lb......... M. John Peel's cr. Yellow Dwarf, zast glb...

Mr. John Peel's g. Grasshopper, 1st alb Mr. GH. Pott's b. Tocsin, 11st 4lb

Mr. Master.

Mr. Cruickshank o

Mr. P. Cox D

Mr. J. H. Lewis's g. Chaffinch, 1060 12lb...... M. Buxey's'g: White Rose; 11st tlb....................

Mr. Wuilleumier o Ten starters for-the-big-and-interesting event, Mr. Glendaye declaring his best to win. This is always a very open ovent, and opinions were many concerning the winner. There was: trouble in starting, but after a couple of attempts Douglas went away with the lead, Aberdeen and Forest King close up. Yellow Dwarf was. a miserable last. Tyne took the front position going down the back stretch, and then came Douglas, Aberdeen and Rookwood. At the bend the three leaders still kept to the front, but up the straight for the first time. Douglas went up second. At the Bridge the leaders were still the same. Then Forest King passed Rookwood going down the back stretch in the last round but, Douglas was fairly finished at the Rock. At the bend to the Village Tyne, Aberdeen and Forest King were in front in that order: but after passing the illage Forest King went ahead, Charger coming out of the bunch into fourth place, White Rose came up with -a spurt and challenged Forest King, and then straight, but he failed to overtake Forest King and the latter was beaten 'on the post by a short head, Strathfleet being a good third, The time was not as good as last year (3144) being 1 secs. alower-3,16, NIL DESPERANDUM STAKES, a sweepstakes of $5 each with $ço added; second pony to receive to third pony $25; for inches a per scale, Half a Mile. ·

fines up the home

Mr. Wailleumier z rebuseyng-Molcor_Rose11sat 211

Mr. Camining 3 Mr. David's g. The Prince, #1st 8lb.............

Mr. Reynella Mr. Derick-Hunter's Concession, rost Trib Capt. Lambton's bik, Quenioy; itst b

Mr. Moller O Medsis Mckic & Gove's eh. Strathdoon, Irst

1lb.......

.........Mr. Cruickshank of Mr. John Peel's g. Jim Crack, tost glb...... Mr. Master Twenty-six entered, but there were only eight starters. The Prince took the lead of about the best start of the niceting, and Quemay The Civit. SERVICE CUP presented; second and Strathdoon soon followed. Tourist made pony is receive half the entrance fees; for queer swerve on starting, but quickly got

Mr. Cumming into the crowd. At the Bridge Quemoy bad Subscription griffins of this season; 1898-99 drawn to the front with The Prince, Jim Crack Mr John Peel's glin Crack, 1ost glb weight for inches as per scale; Previous close up The same positions were maintained Mr. Fogose's d. Tourist, 1955 6lbs Mr. Master winners 7lbs, extra; penalties accumulative past the Black Rock until the bend to the entrance $5. One Mile.

Village was reached, when Strathfleet drew Mr. Newcome's w. Unit, ist, ilb Mr. Green a Mr. Wailleumier 3. into third place, Quemoy fall behind, and Mr. John Peel's ch. Traveller, fist 4lb......... the running was done by The Prince, fin

Mr. John Peel's ch. Jim Crow, lost th

Mr. Master

Mr. Tierce's spd. Variety, rost glb..

Cormed that all Goods are being landed journed to midsummer.

to arrive at an agreement and has been ad-unsanitary condition of the Chinese town, but Mr. Ellis Kelly's g... Sirdar, 1st. 8lb Crack Strathfleet and Tourist Halfway up Mr. Amoldea Cruickshankia:

at their risk into the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company's Godowns whence and/or ironi the wharves delivery may be obtained.

No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remain ing undelivered after the 2nd proximo, will be subject to rent.

THE STRAITS COMMAND. Col. Dickson Commanding the Cavalry at Colchester has been appointed to the Command ofthe troops in Singapore

THE ARMY ESTIMATES. All Claims against the Steamer must be pre-

The Anny Estimates which have been issued; sented to the Undersigned on or before the 9th--show-nn increase of £1,091,700 and an increase -proximo, or they will not be recognized.

of 7,493 men exclusive of India. A large scheme for the re-árnament of the defences at home and abroad is in course of preparation, in concert with the Naval authorities.

All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on the 2nd proximo, at 3 P.M.

No Fire Insurance has been effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co.,

Agents.

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Hongkong, 23rd January, 1899.

Entertainment:

THEATRE

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CITY HALL.

At the Special Request and under the Patronage of THE HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB, HE HONGKONG AMATEUR

DRAMATIC CLUB

THE

will give an Extra Performance of thie Pantomime

WEATHER REPORT.

The Observatory report says-On the 23rd at 11,55 am: The barometer has risen on the China coast. The depression is moving to the N. E. across Japan. Gradients light on China const, moderate with fresh monsoon in the N. part of the China Sea. FORECAST ---Moderate N. winds: fine.

LOCAL AND GENERAL,

SEE to-morrow's issue for Notes on the three day's Races,

the officials took the matter in hand and have thoroughly cleansed the affected tlistricts. The one drawback now is the lack of suitable ac commodation, the Chinese dwellings being most inadequate owing to the inclemency of the weather.

Mr. David's g. The Prince 11st 81b......

the home straight Strathflce spurted and passed The Prince, and the latter was also headed by Tourist and Metcor Rose, the last two running second and third respectively. A soparating-second-and-third Time, 217 length divided first and second, liter lengths The PARSEE CUP, presented; second pony to receive $50 for China ponies; weight for inches as per scale; winners-of-ono race at this meeting 5lbs. extra; of two or more races 7lbs, extra unplaced ponies allowed -glba; entrance $to. One Mile and a Quarter Mr. Derick Hunter's h. Sandatorin, fist 8ib... Mr. Burkill Mr. John Peel's g. Queensberry, lost tolb...

Meneji, 10st 12lb

Mr. Master 2

Straightaway, rist 4lb......

Mr. Moller a Mr. Derick-Hunter's br. Blizzard, rost 1216, Mr. Jay's & Greif, lost 136. Mr. W. W. Cox o

Say Head Mr. Burkill

Mr. J. H. Lewis & Reveller, Fost izlb....... Capt. Lambton's b. Amer. Ist jalb Mr. Keys o

A very good field of ten starters for this Com Mr. P. A. Cox o

short-distance race, but there was ʼn lot of trouble. in starting. When they did get off Traveller had the best of inatters. At the bend Blizzard went to the front, Jim Crack and Straightaway. running neck and neck at the leader's quaiters: The Blizzard still led an entering the home, straight, but on getting into it, The Blizard fell away, Variety and Jim Crack passing hiin in fine style. Then Tourist came out of the banch, the lead to the finish, and the last race of the meeting ended with Variety taking first place, Jim Crack second, and Tourist a good third

mounted on hardy and fleet ponies and well- who went off all in a line, Tourist, perhaps, Mr. McKie & Gove's B. Mr. Crawford 3 challenging the leaders, but they maintained:

A MOUKDEN dispatch to the N. C. D. News reports the the settlement, just prior to the end of the last Chinese year, of the new frontier line dividing Chinese from Russian jurisdiction in the Lingtung Peninsula. The delimitation was made by the sub-prefect of Kinchou (near Fort, Arthur) acting under orders from Moukder, and the Russian authorities of Port Arthur, and is a straight line east to west, twenty north

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Mr. Buxcy's g. Rose de France, 10st-12lb

Mr. Walileumier

DR CARL P TER'S NEW BES EXPEDITION,

Mr. Cumming 2. Mr. Reynell Mr. Arnold's blk. Straightaway 1st All...... Mr. Derick Hunter's g. Uttinatum, ist alb

Mr. P. A. Cox o

Mr. Burkill a Capt. Lambton's h. Amoy, rest-12lb............ It is reported from Newchwang, says the

Mr. Bioller o A-C.-D. News, that-a-new robber chief-has-Mr.-John Peel'a che Traveller ust 4. recently suddenly sprung up in that vicinity in

Mr. Cruickshank o the shape of a ferocious Lama, whose band, Mr. Pogose's d. Tourist, lost 61b...

Mr Wuilleumier o consistng mainly of priests, make a clean sweep Mr. Tierce's spd. Variety, lost gl of whatever place they visi. Troops have been

Mr. Crawford o sent against the marauders, but the latter, Twenty-seven entries brought out nine starters,

Such is the terror in which this Buddhist Straigtaway took third place at the Bridge, and armed with Winchesters, appear to defy pursuit.just having the best of it. At the stand the leaders were, Tourist, Amoy and The Prince. priest is regarded by the villagers between down the back stretch the positions were the Newchang and Liaoyung that mothers quiet same until the Black Rock was reached, Mr. Hopeful's b. Amur, rist olb their refractory children by merely uttering

when Jim Crow run into third position. Be

Mr. W. W. CoxoTime 103 the words "The Lama is coming ?"

tween the Rock and the bend to the Village Five starters out of a3 entrants. Amur carried the positions changed, and were, Amoy, J4lbs. over weight. The start was taken by made a spurt into first place, but on running lend, Amur being second, and then teneji and Crow, and The Prince. At the Village Variety Queensberry and Rose de France, Entering the home straight Rose de France took the the home straight Jim Crow and Sadar

opened out, and the former won a very pod race by Sandstorm. At the Stand Rose de France led, A farewell dinner was given to Dr. Carl a length, half a length being the difference be. Queensberry, Amur and Meneji running neck Feters recently at the Hotel Cecil in connection tween The Prince and Sirdar, the latter being and neck. At the Bridge places were still the with his approaching departure for South second. The time for the distance was faster than yesterday's, because the course was in

same, and so until the Rack was reached, Africa as the leader of an expedition to the when Sandstorm got Inio a better position to regions of the Zambesi. D. Felers said he very good condition, although a little on the Queensberry. At the Village Sandstorm took the proposed to explore certain districts of the soft side. Time, 3.14.

lead and increased it to many lengths going Zambesi which had been, thousands of years up the straight, and Queensberry ran in second age; the field of exploration and industry, but of the Pitzewo River, distant 200 li from Kin-

24 lengths in front of Meneli, Sandstorm being which for many centuries had been allowed to chou and 340 li from Port Anliur. The country

an easy first by four lengths, Tumej 2,44, remain undisturbed, He mentioned the region. south of this line used to be under the jurisdic

The PHAETON Stakes, value 5zjo, second pony to receive 70 percent of edtrange fees, tion of the sub-prefect of Hsiuyen and north of

third, 30 per cent.; for Chinn pouses dond file, Uniform to the Pit.

it under the Fuchou sub-prefecture.

Griffins on date of entry, weight for inches The Ticket Office is now OPEN and will con-

na per scale ; previous winners at this meeting tinue Open each Day from to A.M, to 4 P.M.

ACCORDING to a Tientsin dispatch robbery

5s extra penalties accumulative janplaced Late Trams to the Peak.

A LOT of Crown Land containing 72,400 square

seems to be very rife this winter there, the dar

ponies allowed 15 lbs. Subscription Griffins H. C. NICOLLE, feet, situated between Kennedy and Bowen ing gentry even robbing houses of wealth Mr. Hopeful's g. Tyne, 11st 415............................ of the season, 1898-99, allowed 7 lbs:

Acting Manager. Roads was put up to public auction yesterday people inside the City walls with impunity. Mr. Baxey's cl. Wild Rose, 10st 121

MH. W. W. Cox I

entrance 35,1: From the Two-mile Post Once Hongkong. 18th February, 1899. [206a and knocked down.to

Round and in Mr A Denison for These brigands disguise themselves by daubing

Mr. Wuilleumier 2 Messrs. McKie & Gove's akd trathmore, $8,713,

their faces and putting on false beards, and, Mr. John Peel's ch. Pineapple, rost gli.....

test gibrozado Me. Crawford 1 Mr. Master robbing in large gange of thirty to forty, defy TO-MORROW afternoon on the Happy Valley the interference of the night patrols sent by the Mr. Busey's g. Blush Rose, 1181 4lb..........

Mr. David's d Dunrobin, strib.

Mr. Reynell 2 in the second round for the Hongkong Foot City garrison commandant. It is also stated

Mr. Cumming a Mr. John Peel's, d. Seaweed, List 1lb LES HONGKONG.

ball Challenge ahield 25th Company, Southern

thai a Japanese travelling in a mule.cart on the Capti Lambton's br. Earl Marshall, tist 7lb....

BRUNOUMA. Master great Taku highway between the Taku forts and HIS ESTABLISHMENT, situated in the Division, R. d., will play B. Company, R. W. F.; Tientsin was stopped on the road the other day. Mr. J. H. Lewis' g. Chaffinch, rost talb.....

Mr. Moller o

Mr. Büxey's ch. Wild Rose ist all

Mr. Wuilleur elegant Building known as "CON- | kick off at half

past four. NAUGHT HOUSE," offers First-class ACCOMA LECTURE on "The Graphophone and Pho

by a gang of a dozen robbers who drew their

Mr. P. A. Cox o Mr. Derick Hunter's.g. Century, Iret alb modation to Residents and Travellers.

swords and threatened to cut down the first Mr. John Peel's mm. Centipede, 1ist 1lb......

Mr. Burkill o Passenger Elevaor, from Entrance Hall tonograph" by Dr. Jordan, will be delivered be the robbers left their victims unharmed but There was a small field of only seven starters Mr John Peel's pillz Minstre), frost 16lb

person who dared to resist. As no one did so,

Mr. Cruickshank o Mr. H. Lewis' br. The Wizard, is soloffie Nile to Cape To

MY PRACOK O Bach Floor, in charge of experienced Attendant, fore the Odd Volumes Society, in St. Andrew's shivering on the roadside, having made a clean out of an entry-of 44 ponies, owing to the event Favourable Arrangements made for Families Hall, at 5.15 r., on Monday next. The lecture sweep of everything in the cart even to the being forced entries. Tyne was a strong favou

My Chickbank o and for Monthly or Extended Periods.

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will be accompanied by vocal and instrumental warm winter clothes on the bodies of the vic Praprietor & Manager Illustrations and will be open to the public.reward for the capture of any one of the gang, time: The Tientsin Magistrate now offers $500 Hongkong, 3rd April; 1895.

Ladies are invited to attend.

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THE YELLOW DWARF SATURDAY, 25th February, 1899, at 8.30 P.M.

Dress Circle Stalls Pit

Half-price to Soldiers, Sailors and Police in

Motel.

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WE hear that all the divers of the fleet at pre- sent in port are to be employed in scraping the bottom of the battleship Victorious as the next best alternative to docking her.

On Tuesday last H.M.S. Sandpiper left Canton for Wuchow on the West River. We hope soon to hear that she is doing great things against the pirates op chai waterway.

The CHALLENGE CUP, value 100 guineas; for China ponies; to be won two years consecu tively by a pony or ponies the bona fide property of the same owner; first pony to receive 70 per cent.,, second, 20 per cent. and third,, to per cent. of entrance fees; weight for inches as per scale; entrance (forced), S5, but pptional to subscription griffins of this season, 1898-09. One Mile and Three Quarters.

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