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PUBLIC AUCTION.

“HE Undersigned have received instructions

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to Sell by

PUBLIC AUCTION,

on

WEDNESDAY, the 27th June, 1900,

at A. M

CENTRAL POLICE STATION.

A LARGE QUANTITY OF SURPLUS STORES,

ALSO:

By MAUSER RIFLES, 137 MUZZLE RIFLE, 300 REVOLVERS and PISTOLS, BAYONETS, RIFLE and REVOLVER AMMUNITION, GUNPOWDER, COPPER, LEAD, IRON, RICE, SUGAR, RICKSHAS,

$

LOADING RIFLES, I WINCHESTER

TERMS: A Usund.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, SATURDAY, JUNE 23, 1900.

Entimation.

of breaking it up into local associations, one of Peak Residents, one of City Residents, one of Kowloonites is good. The Govern ment will doubtless provide it with arms but, if it is to give any really effective training in arms to its members, it will, we are sure, have to provide ammunition and ranges at

A. S. WATSON & Co., its own expense, or, by public subscription.

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FOR COAST PORTS Waters are [packed and placed on board ship, at Hongkong prices, and the full Captain Tachd, will be despat hidas aluse amount allowed for Packages and Empties when received back in good order.

on TUESDAY, the Math instant, at Nous,

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Captum Pennefather,will be despatched as above on WEDNESDAY, the 27th instant, at a P.M. The attemion of Pangngers is duerted to the Superior Accommodation offered by this Steamer. The Vessel is filted throughout with ↑ Electric Light

For Freight or Passage, apply to !

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THE PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY.

STEAM. FOR

STRAITS, GETLON, AUSTRALIA, INDIA,

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THE Steamship

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Onders through Local Post or by Telegram receive prompt attention.

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It will not even get from Government a

sufficiency of ammunition for any adequate

practice and, before the Government can find and furnish a tange all China will have

drgone a revolution àr two and Russia will dave been for some time in passession of Peking.

The Home Guard must go all they pos silly can for themselves and depend on the Government for nothing.

We most strongly recommend the forma ton of the Thane Guard on the lines hidicated, and the ratsing by subscription in the Colony-we will head the list with fre if only to make a beginning of a find tor providing that Honic Guard with ranges, ammiiion and such as amount of field page and necessaries as will enable it to go on night duty or on duty anywhere in the island for a day or two, without having to what is not there. The smallest and handiest depend on the Military Store Department for description of machine gun might also use fully fue added to gach unit as part of its equipment.

A to ranges, Swiss Ranges must edi They are suficient for all practical purposes, 1f our Home Guards are able to put six shots a minute in a 2ft target at yards they will be quite grand enough for all practical purposes. Familiarity with the weapons, and reartiness of band and eye is pectful. Suitable ground for short ranges is available anywhere. Constructed Swiss fashion, with modifications, they are abse utely safe, They rau be open all day. As to drill, if anything elective is trị bé une it will have to be in the early, morning. The day's work in Hongkong is too hard and the

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HONGKONG, SATURDAY, JUNE 23, 1945

NOTES AND COMMENTS.

The Situation.·

To say the least of it, the situation in the north is decidedly puzzling. We were in fed the other day that no less than seven thousand Russian troops had arrived at Tientsin, yet our Shanghai Correspondent wired yesterday to the vilect that the Chines were bombarding the foreign seulement at Tientsin with forty-under guns and had despoved the United States Consulate. To- day we fear thot aammition is running short and the Russians are hard pressed, while most of the concession is in flames,

hit came of the canceller

is what has become of the seven thousand Russian troops and how is it that they allow el the Chinese to bring heavy guns within range of the foreign settlement? We have We publish in another part of this issue a letter signed by a nunder of gentianen,re

had no news of a Russian forer starting sicent in this play, well known for their for Peking or us the relief or assistance sound common sense, inviting the support | of Admiral SEYMOUR's column, yet it seems of all the members of the Community to that the bulk of them must have left. Tien- † scheme for die formation of a set of tronetsin or how is the ketabardment on be

Guard, to form a reserve behind the regular accounted for? and voluntary forces for the defence of, the Colony in the case either of domestic enemies for it torrigan foes. There can be no dubt that some such three is urgently requin i thest every man in the "colony, certainly every British subjeen, should be provided with arms and be trained to the use of arms so as, in case of necessity, to far in a position to aid in the defence of the island.

Captain S. Barcham, carrying Her Majesty's Mails, will be despatched from this forum BOMBAY, on SATURDAY, the 7th Jule, at Noon, taking Passengers and Cargo for the

above Ports,

Silk and Valuables, all Cango for Fruce, and Tea for London (únder arrangement) will be transhipped at Colombo into a steamer proceeding direct to Marseilles and London; other Cargo for London, &, will be conveyed

vid Bombay with Transhipment.

Parcels will be received at this Office until 4 P.M. the day before sailing The Contents and Value of all Packages are required.

Shippers are particularly requested to me the terms and conditions of the Company's Bills of Lading.

For further Particulars, apply to

Is

A. M. MARSHALL,

Acting Superintendent, Hongkong, zan! June, 1900.

IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE.

STEAM FOR' SHANGHAI NAGASAĶI, HOGO AND}

YOKOHAMA,

THE Imperial German Mail Steamship

" *STUTTGART,

of the NokumGUTSCHER LLAVĐẹ

Captain P. Grosch, que here with the award German Mail about the 27th instant, will leave for the above places about 24 hours after arrival

NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD, For furthei-Particulars, apply to

MELCHERS & CO.

Agents,

Hongkong, 230 June, ayuo.

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The fact that forty pounders were used in the bombardment serves to show that the Chinese Intperini troops in the vicinity of Titin have joined the Bovers? It is absurd to suppose that the fingers theme selves were in possession of heavy ordnance i and it is plain that it could only have been obtained from the troops, and that by their joining forces with the member of this anti-foreign society.

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TELEGRAMS.

Special to the Hongkong Telegraph."

SPECIAL TELEGRAM. THE TROUBLE IN

THE NORTH.. BOMBARDMENT OF TIENTSIN. CASUALTIES HEAVY. REINFORCEMENTS URGENTLY

C

NEEDED.

RUSSIANS HARD PRESSED.

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

SUANGNAL, June 23rd. 2.45 pmn.

Tu Echo da China says that the Franco Chinese Syndicate, at the head of which ́are Messrs. L. Sculfort and M. Lemaire, are about to establish a monthly service by the steamer Naschau between Hongkong and Kuangchou- wan, calling, at Macao and Chinese ports on the way, such as Tienpak, MANY of our renders will be glad to learn that

Mr Sims who was Gunner of H.M.S. Powerful, has been promoted to a lieutenancy for his services in South Africa. It was through Mr. Sins excellent gunnbry that" Long Tom" was silenced. This promotion is. the third of its kind during the Queen's reign, two. warrant officers having received a similar promotion in the Jubliee year.

Wert the increase in the number of Police Stations, says the Shanghai Mercsiry, petty cases have increased so much of late at the Mixed Court that we think the time is not very far distant when it will need two courts sitting

A despatch received here yesterday concurrently in order to dispose of an average from the British. Consul at Tientsin day's work. This morning without a single case of any great importance the court-though states that reinforcéments are urgent-siting uninterruptedly since 10 o'clock—bad ly needed.

by noon, still the cases of two police stations to

The casualties are heavy and the supply of ammunition is insufficient. The Lussians are very hard pressed. The Chinese troops are keeping up au incessant fire from large guns on the j

concession.

Beceived 8.45 p.. Published 5.30 p.mi,

take.

THE BOXER TROUBLE.

HIS. Pique and the destroyer Hart are unde orders to sail for Shanghaion Wedesday.

It is evident that the Hongkong Volunteer Corp intends to be prepared for any emner- gencies that may arise during the present trouble. All members have been asked to render certain information as to their addresses

by day and night, and the nearest telephones to their residences and places of business, in case if an immediate muster being ordered

The steamer Hallsong, is loading stores and ainmunition for the North, and it is expected will er 13.9appers of the Royal Engineers. t leve to-night if possible., She also takes

Th: Indian Brigade now under orders he jun this nation will, so far as the accommodation on the beats by which they ate proceeding wilf adnut bring all their equipment and stores dicee-5ary for tht campaign on these boats. The quanti of stores will of course be gr. atly in excess: what they will be able to bring. "Tie militar authorities here are making arrangements liy wire with the Indian Goyment for the trans port of these sites, and they are daily expect

ing to hear at both the troops and stoves Lave left.

On enquiry at the offices of the C. 2. R Company we are informed that a for buil known by micials thrp- Li Praten zu las norbanked for the North.

The fact of the matter is and possidethes departure that coor three-gun she tour mayexplainthe nunanurabout the zeal Vn coa s pany wore asked to reserve cinsin agrenameds. iiona the Empirerse) Fudino, jeaving here on the 27th just, for a Chinese geralera trematanzon The arcottotlation asked for suggested that was for an influential perounge with a large retinie. W this influential persuna is, ta Jeft for as lo manjecture.

The nanics of the officers of the sanadian Furr, Daly and frie, ondered to thina. are.

** DAREM."

THE crime of infringing the rights of the Post- mnaster General by illegally conveying letters, &c., is becoming very common. This morning about seven o'clock Sergeant Terrent was walking along the Praya when he saw a samm: pan making for the Michael Jebsen. Suspect ing there was something wrong about her, he The houses in the concession are bounded her and found a large blothes box or trunk full of letters addressed principally to nearly all burnt.

Haiphong. He immediately arrested the man in charge of the box, Han Hong Fu, a tallyinan who later on at the Magistracy was fined $100

THE members of the Customs staf' at Ichang recently performed a graceful act of recognition of the Christian charity, when they presented the Mother Superior of the Convent at Ichang with a purse of $100 for the benefit of the mission. The letter accompanying the doma tion explained the circumstances under which Lie RV-Charles S. Westerlan it was made. It stated that a poor Chinese junk-tracker had sustained a compound fracture of the foot, and but for the merciful act of the sisters in receiving and caring for him, he would have died a death of slow, torture on the

REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.

THE WAR. AN ARMISTICE.

LONDON, June zist General Buller wiring from Sandspruit Station on the 20th inst., says that his head quarters are two miles N. W. of the railway. An informal ärmistice for, five days has been concluded with Commandant Boths, at the expiration of which Lord Roberts will take vigorous action,

GENERAL.

THE UNITED STATES. MCKINLEY'S POLICY APPROVED

beach.-N. C. D. News.

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Capetin - Harry S. F. Niblett. Coiander--Bentinck J. W. Yelverton Licurenant.--(6.) Frederick 6. Liri.

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Captain

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ING Edwin V. Underhill. Harry A. P. Glossop. Albeit E. Harris

Herbert L. Edwards, Reginah] (1.. Ower

Wilfred E. M. Santh Licu, A. M.-Wyedham H. Stopferd. Chap. & Nav, Just.-R. Francis C. Harte; a Stag Sury.-Alfred E. Werginoon. Fleet Pav.-Edward 11. thanks. Staff Eng. -John E. Jenkins. Sub-lácií. · Henry B. Coss. "Surgeon Reginal Waterfield.

st, Ban Emen W. Fellowe. Engineer. -Percival G. T. Baven. - Asst, Engineer, John Kelly,

CADET CORPS uniforms are, we are glad to see, to be simplified and rendered less expensive by the adoption of a Norfolk jack and trousers of neutral tint, with a slouch hat ac cording to the latest pattern. It is very desir able that boys at school should be taught at | Gunutr. - Frank Williams. than the corrents of drill and discipline and

BY THE REPUBLICANS. with that view every facility should be offered The Republican Convention at Philadel- | for all boys of suitable age to join their school Parents may naturally object to the phia has adopted a platform strongly ap corps. proving of President McKinley's domestic additional expense of a uniform consisting of and forego policy, and declaring a steadfast ansaitable or unnecessary articles but if that tiform is kept to the common sense descrip. adherenie to the gold standard,

tion as given by Mr. Wyndham in reply to a question in Parliament few if any people can possibly object to it.

OBITUARY.

LATER.

The death is announced of Cornit Mura-

vie, Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs.

FURTHER RE-INFORCEMENT FOR THE BRITISH CHINA SQUADRON.

A wist and billiard tournament played between the Staff and Depärtmental Sergeants' Mess, and the Sergeants' Mess of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers was brought to an end last night. The first rounds were played on Thurs day night. These friendly contests are alway well enjoyed both by spectators and players,

11. M. S. Ships Isis and Dido have been especially while the plague restrictions curtail

ordered to China.

THE UNITED STATES. The Republican Convention has un-

animouslyncrainated McKinley as President and Roosevelt Vice President. -

We are for all practical-purposék at war with China at the present moment. Her

If one body of troops have, joined the regular forces have turned the guas of the

Hoxers we think that there can be very Taku Forts upon our ships and lives have little hope of the reminer holding aloof, heen lost; da fons have been captured and in all probability the allied Powers have Land are

now held by got men, and a now the whole of the northern Chinese naval brigade is pushing 153 to Peking any opposing them, which will mean. very large force indeed will be by love of armas under our Aliniral. The that a various Chinese Arsinals, notably that atquired to settle matters oneg more, and Shanghai, are any prepating munitions of the settlement will take months, perhaps wir for use against the foreigners and is reported that the Boge Furs have ones north to strive to reduce the socalled rehe£1 fallen in the North, risen in Formosa and on

j to oppose the passage to f'anten of any Bri- dish men of war. We know that others were given tan long sime to the Gouws and Vie toys along the Yangse to be preparel I to oppose our ships at all hazards in certain

; eventualities.

even two or three years.

La Huge-cing is said 16

be going

WEATHER REPORT.

The Observatory report says:- On the 23d at 11.55 aan: the barometer has

the S, reas of China. Pressure remains high in the Pacific to the S.3. of the Loochoos, and a depression is moving Eastwards over the N.E coast of China. Gradients slight for S.E, and S. winds in S. China and the N. part of the China Sea. FORECAST :-Moderate S.E. winds; fair

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

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Wallu J. Cole, John H. C. Heatil Edward B. Scott.

Henry E. Kent

oatswaid--Richard Reel.

Carpenter

Joseph F. Boyd.

Joseph Halinta.

kipinas. Willian Tester Furles. Bertors CCAE, Mitford

Midshipman.

tran f. C...F. Matford Cecil J. Crocker. Richard E. Limake. Hugh L. Foster-ikarhaan

Willius S. Fa ter-Frabe Fach

Hugh Fetcher.

Arthur H. Walker_ Geulirey MR. Royne. Franci A. Chapunan

Everand. Hain an lones. Henry O. Nas

Henry de Ti. Tupani Class F. Aguilar. Nori F. 1 arcy.

Clerk-Prosper (7. C. De Favo

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the chances of recreation and they tend a great | Capizin, --Plülip F. Dillash deal to keep up that don camarade feeling Commander--Seymour & Esskone which, while helping to maintain the esprit de Lárusmant, in Linore A. 4. Ward

(8) Frank Creagh-4-inner corps, always should exist between the messes

Charles P. --Müller.. of different units. The results, which we give

Arthur C. Gr:"D. below, she a win for the Fusiliers in billiards | Lieut. R. A. R. Even W. Wise. by 291 points, but in the card game the tables Lirut R. 37. -Geo. E. 12, Manies.

Chap & Navind.-V. drank H. ja kour, Mi were turned the Staff Mess beating their op Staf Says-Ernst F. Bira: ponents by six points.

Paymaster Tom Setiaan.

R.W. Fusiliers.

M. S. Holloway Sergt. Rubertson Serge Howlands Serge Jones Ar. Serg, Williams Sore

Hickman Sergt. Keating

B. W. Fusiliers.

Parchas by the 5s, Palette are now ready for...... delivery.

in their use.

lius element 16 finder. but we think that the time has passed for even his help to be of any avail, He would do much better to remain in Canton and tum his attention to maintaining order in the Two Kwangs, for We are un mierely at war with Crficial the Chinese are apprehensive of his depar- jbina. We may find ourselves in a state of

ure being the signial for a general rising in hostility tomorrow with every Chinamon in the south, If such a rising takes place the Empire. Boxers are not to be found Hongkong will be in anything but an envi only in Peking. The feelings that animate alde position. Our food supply will be cut the Bosets are to be found everywhere in off by the closing of Canton, servants and China and in greater or lesser degree Chinese in European employ may be expect in every class of the population. The ed i desert and business will be brought neighbouring provinces are seething with practically to a standstill, as has been the A, SHANGHAI paper understands that the French Volunteer Company in the Model unrest and discontent and à long course case in the northern ports. We must also of feeble and unwertain government has be on the qui vire for disturbances breaking Settlement has just obtained from Tonkin two given the troublesome classes a certain out both in the Hinterland and in Hongmitrailleuses, and that the services of a resi-' [22 amount of confidence in themselves and akong itself, and we are pleased to see that dent, lately an artillery officer in the French certain audacity. Our own newly acquired the Volunteers at least are alive to the dan-army, has been obtained to train the volunteers territories are not yet brought quite under ger. Steps should be immediately taken to control and they have most turbulent neigh. ensure the safety of the Colony. The police bours to the North still sore from the effects force should be increased and the military Tuk Band of the Hongkong Regiment will play of their recent defeat. In the Colony we forces hell in readiness to act at a moment's at the Hongkong Hotel this evening, fram 8

notice. We do not want to see another p.m. to 9.30 p.. have a horde of Chinese with nothing to THE OFFICES of the HONGKONG loose and everything to gain from a riot, insang fasen in the face of a Chinese

TELEGRAPH have This Toren ignorant, casily led, full of the strangest ideas removed to No 50, QUEEN'S ROAD about us and our doings and capable on any CENTRAL, Second Floor, (the premises sudden provocation, however imaginary, to formerly occupied by Messrs. Poweri, & Co.) | violent subrenks. All things are possible to which address all communications should and the Colony might without warning be he addressed.

called on for help from Canton and at the Ern. F. SKERTCHLY,

same time compelled to look to its own Manager.

safety and protection. The garrison is Hongkong, 1st May, 1890.

grieviously depicted. It is, in some three wecka time, to be replenished to more than its former strength, but we cannot count on having these men even for a day. Urgent demands from the north may compel them to move on. The Colony in its own in- terests and in the interests of the Empire must be prepared to defend itself. •

Intimations.

NOTICE.

AN APPEAL.

CONVENT, CAINE ROAD, begs most SUPERIORESS of the ITALIAN respectfully to APPEAL to the Residents of Hongkong and the Coast Ports, for their kind patronage and support, and desires to state that she will be pleased to receive orders for all kinds. of NEEDLE WORK.

Gentlemen's Shirts made to order, and Cuffs and Collars renewed on old ones.

Ladies and Children's Under-clothing Cou

dren's Dresses, and all kinds of Embroidery, Materials can be supplied, if required.

The Superioress will also be most grateful for any PAPER, or old ENVELOPES to be 'made into Books for the Children of the Poor Schools, who are taught by the Sisters,

Hongkong, 22nd April, 1892,

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We have a fair volunteer force but it might be better prepared and wore numerous than it is. It is utterly without mobility in the military sense, i.c. it has no camp equipage or transport even on paper, and it might find itself any day on campaign at the other side of the opposite hills.

e other side of the opposite of the letter to which we refer, will be a very valuable addition to our means of defence, especially against any local disturbances. The idea

rising.

British North Borneo.

PROGRAMME. -Match...... Fra Diavola "geos

"Sancha Panza -Selection rovature"

ValThe Gay Parisiense" Serenade

Before his Windory 6. Pellick......" Ma Mie Rosetim ".... Con save me Queen,

Auber. Willams Verdi. Kiefert.

.Davormen.

The murder of Mr. H. S. HAYNES, Magis trate in charge of Gantian, by Drak Police, which was reported by our Labuan Corres-1. pondent the other days serves to show how WALTER HARRIS, seaman of the British deeply the zot has sunk into British North | barque Glrusher, was this moming charged Bomeo. We remarked some time ago that before the Harbour Master with wilfully dis- if North Borneo was to be saved, Mr. He obeying the lawful orders of the master of his CLIFFORD, the new Governor was the man to ship. It appears dat Harris went ashore with- do it, but apparently lie has arrived upon the scene too late. The mere fact of yakout leave and, on being told that he would have to forfeit two days pay, refused to do any more Police stooping to mutiny and murdering a European officer shows that there must be work on the vessel. He was sentenced to something radically wrong somewhere, for, fourteen days' hard labour or until the ship the Dyaks have invariably been most loyal sails.

and have proved their loyalty to the British Hout service journals by yesterday's mail upon very many occasions.

We fear that the reign of the British North mention the rumoured resignation of Sir W. Rurneo Company is practically at an end.While, Chief Constructor to the Admiralty, it may not suit the book of the Home Ciny. The gentleman named to probably succeed ernment to take the country over just at him is Mr. Philip Watts, who has seen nearly present, but we think that so soon as the all his service in Portsmouth Dockyard.. He South African and China troubles have is an enthusiastic Volunteer, being Colonel of been settled that the Company will cease to the Elswick Volunteer Artillery and through exist.. They are incapable of protecting life his instrumentality & Corps of 320 Volunteers

are now out in South Africa. and property and they must go.

Sergi. Jones.eumu Sergi Rowland,

Serg, Jones, ...

Sergi Jones, V.; Sergi. Notan Sergi Clarke..

WHIST. Points,

Paints

Sipff Messe

5. Seu Elli, A. 1N, C.

3 5

S. Sgt. Miller. R.AM4415

15

3 Mr. Sherwin

13

14 Mr. Low...

7

15

M. S. Ros

5. M. Brown

Q.M. S. Pickering

45 Sergt. Aldridge

BILLIARDS,

Score.

Staff Mess.

200 Sergt. Burrell men sån

200 S. Sergt. Ellis

4

Win-

Score, ning

Point.

18

500 5. Sergt. Miller 20

122 30

Q.M., Pickering 10

200 Serg Nichols

153 47

200 Q. M. S. Rost.

177.

2008. Sergt. Cunack ...... 175. 200 Sergs Ward.

24

159

Total....

THE PLAGUE.

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Cases reported to zand instant

Do. do. during past 24 hours...

Total... 666.

*

660

6

Deaths reported to 22nd instant Goo Do. do. during past 24 hours....4

Total... 604

SMART WORK'

Thus the Shanghai Mercury of 16th inst. --- It is a pity that when striking is necessary,. cannot be done with the celerity which our naval men show when tested.

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Staff Enge-Frederik, 31. D. 5,mas. Sub Lical-Ddward T. Inman. Surgeda. Edwani 6. j. 4) Maller. Asst. Pagro-Slamchi T. R. Forin Enginter, James Legate.

Assist. Engineerre- William L. Colgadores Gunner.- Waber 3. Sentt.

Jugės 24. Claprizore. Albert K. Bronk

Carpenter --George T. Phillip

Midshipmen. Kifte! Surman.

Charles P. Azioaby. Spdary G. L

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Midshipm-a---Lachts it. 1. Mack mára

Prodeck I EL Clarem Perc, 2. Stepihak, s Edgu. Batem

Caplainc Wintr. Commander. Japh R. Bridven

Lieuterant-u häid Sullivan.

Hugh F. W. Smith

Nithelle C. A. Moos..

Harry C. Steriin.

Janes B. Hunt.

Lirutdrant 1 MR-Edvard J. Bogh-s

Lieutenant R.M.- Robert Cator.

Chaplain R. M. Res, Thomas Ravensbay.

M. A Staff Surgeon - Vidal fi. Thorpe. Payin. -Charles D. M. Farrant Staf Ang-William T. Wiggins.

·Sub-Lut-Claude H. Woodward Assist Paym-Ercit C. Chamberlaiz Engines-Charles G. Ware. Assist"Engineer. -Alfred W. Mekinly.

John B Wishin. James Hughes GunnerGeorge . Flux.

William S. Weeks. Boatsbain-George Quinces. Carpenter James J. Collins.

11.3.5.1518.7 Captain George M. Henderson. Commander--Genge A. Baland. Lieutenant-H. D. Margessen.

Wenthworth.

Edward G. Housca;an. Roland H. Bather.

. Edward H. J. GrogHÁR. Julins A. Lanc

Last Sunday night it occurred to the gallant was under orders to leave, and all her shore commander of the Hermione that as his ship going paraphernalia were snugly stowed away, it would be an admirable opportunity for one of those little surprises, which enliven the dul ness of every well conducted vessel on occasion. Not a word was said, but next morning just as one officer was in his tub, and another hade half his face shaved, the word was passed neccesary arms, accoutrements, and a day's Lieuteng -Heary R. N. D'Ugly. roud to land every available man with all Lieutenant "N. R.-William H. Niles. rations in the quickest time possible Chaplai & Naval Rev. Percy IL Jones.

Thomas Atkins naps occasionally, but the Staff Surgeon.Anthony Kidd. man doesn't live who can boast of catching a Fleet Bym-John A. f. Wood. A. Stap Engineer John 13. Rees the command was obeyed, and in half an Sub-Li-Frances 0. Dos hour from the giving of the order the landing Surgeon-Harold G. T. Major.

Assist Hym Witam H. Stephens, party was on the Bund

Zinginers-William H. Glasipolo,

Barvo, Hermione (453