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ANTI-FOREIGN FEELING IN

SHANGHAI

MEETING, OF THE CONSULS,

1.5. "BONAVENTURE", DETAINED.

[From Our Own Correspondent.]

Shanghai, 12th December,

11.30 a.m.

H.M.S. Astron has arrived, The arrival of the British cruiser is believed to have some connection with the apprehension of devolop- ments arising out of the Mixed Court trouble.

H.M.8. Bonaventure is detained in port, and parties of marines are held in readiness to land at a moment's notice at night if required on an einer- *gency,

The Mixed Court has been sus. pended..

As an under-current of the disturbe unce, which the fracas on Saturday was its outward visible sign, there is apparent a strong anti-foreign feeling in Shanghai.

A meating of the Consular Body has been convened and will meet to- day to discuss the growing serious- ness of the situation... S

THE LIEN-CHAU CRI MINALS.

TAOTAI WEN'S SENTENCES.

DECAPITATION AND IMPRISONMENT.

AN IMPORTANT PROCLAMATION.

[Foam Due Spain) Representative.]

• Ying-tak, 10th Dec., 1905,

3.12 p.m.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH SATURDAY DECEMBER 16 1905.

THE COMING ELECTION,

THE ELECTION TO A VACANCY ON"

THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

"THE EARTH, INGA

VA LECTURE AT THE UNION CHURCH

LITERARY CLUB.","

figured voila lavishly trimmed with chidon, lice}, and kalin," and carried i superb bouquet of tea roses; lillem and ferns: Her head was adoradi with a ravishing picture hat, whose sweeping! brim was trimmed with white satin and chiffon, Last night a lecture on "The Earth the exostrich feathery The bridegroom's gift to the PAID

BA and trailed luxuriantly with magnificent,white,The questi traction of valuable constituents was given by bridesmaid took the form of a valuable and whether Mr. Frank Browde, Government Analyst:

to

griffins of this meeting, allowed folba, to differ, with all due rospect, from thê conf. I publicar pointed out how forgeous 'dresses adding en agree to the ore benefits more by the T

The

from the

and

STHE CAPTAIN HOPE" CHALLENGE CUP-Presented. For all China ponies. To be won at two consecutive winter meetings or three times in all by ponies the bond fide property of the same owner or owners. Entrance Sro to go to the winner until the cup is finally won, when

TO THE EDITOR aftur Hanakong TelgaRA TILES the second pony will receive the entrance fees. Weights as per scale. Subscription thanking you for your advocacy of my chains was a good a

SIK, I hope that I may be permitted, whili Mr. Hursthouse occupied the chair. There unique gold cash bangle. All the ladies of the Chib attendance of members and of the bridal party were becomingly costumed their or whether

charm for the Foreig One mile.

den views which you express as to the result Mr. Bridge's Tiara.

of the forthcoming election for the Council. carlical times the composition of the earth Crosbie, acted as best man, while the officiating hole in the Settlement, but

regrettable absence though illness of Mr. Inter condition than My friends, Mr. Howelt and Mr. Slade, have had afforded an interesting study to many 6.THE HACK STAKES-A distance handi-secured good support, and I have no hesitation observare in many lande. He enumerated the groomsmen in the church were Captain Majer ber of those now living under

Cap of $5 each with $5 added for each whatever in predicting that, at the forthcoming theories held 1

1 Mr. Holmes.. After the nuptial knot, bid shows; and the ancient philosophers and by starter. For all China ponies not other election, the successful candidate, whoever he pointed out how, little by little, as chemical been tied, a reception was lield at the Hong Chinese must wise entered. Catch weights over .11;

knowledge advanced, and methods of analysis

kong Hotel, where the numerous guests were by the Consular stone. Jockeys who have never won '1

Yours faithfully,

isolated, so that at present there are at least 28 flowered patters, and affected hats of straw prisoners, is fully dese

charming in a dress of mauve and bite, property, an race in China or Hongkong previous to

and, thes H. E. POLLOCK. this meeting allowed 7lbs. Three quarters

elements, He described the processes com trimmed with ribbons and heliotropes. Dunag and support. So Hongkong, 15th December, 1995.

monly used for the ex raction of metals from the breakfast, Miss Guy treated the company fairness and though of a mile.

their pres, and then showed the laboratory methods of extracting gold and silver from the large number of valuable and useful presents they have never moval

an enjoyable

planoforte recital,:: Quite m} tended to them by the substances usually associated with these metals,

were on view, those chiling for particular int

in the Land Regulatias The processes were practically illustrated, and the use of various furnaces and implements praise and comment being silver ten of one or more Chi was pointed out. He then gave an account of et dragon paltern; silver flower stand Council at membe the diamond mines of South Africa, and of the and silver butter dish from the staff of roma self-committed separation of the diamonds from the blue clay.

Taikoo Sugar Refinery, Quarry Bay Anthem, but, of con After this the audience were enabled to see methods by whichʻradium could be detected

had been heanlly toasted, Mr.

"Galacting" under the in minerals, and the amount estimated." "A

loway left for Macao amid the felicitations of number of experiments were performed and s

their friends. The bride travelled" in an ex-

view. good number of metallurgic exhibits were on

quisitely pretty costume composed of blue Inced cloth matched with satin trimming, and wore a bat of blue satin, straw and, ribbons to "match. The list of guests' present at the rs."

ception included

may be, will only win by à very small major improved, a large number of substances were received by Mra. Purves, who looked simply Council the

Mr. Willie Shay's E, Bau (late Merida): 7-THE TEAMEN'S CUR-Presented. Value $150. First pony to receive 70 per cent., second 20 per cent., third to per cent. For all China ponies, Weights is per scale. Winners at this meeting 5lbs. extra. Entrance $10. Twice round and a distance,

B.

Mr. Min's Mans. →.

THE MANDARIN'S CUP-Presented by the local authorities. Second pony lo receive $25. For subscription griffins of this meeting. Weights as per scale. Winners ylbs. extra. Entrance $5. Seven furlongs.

Mr. Stella's. Ducentaur.

SECOND DAY.

1-THE WINTER STAKES.—QI #10 'cach with $70 added, divided 70, 10 and 10 per cent. to the first, second and third *** ponies. For subscription griffins of this meeting Weights as per scale. Winners 5 lbs. extra. One mile.

Mr. Thomas' Blackstrap.

2. THE BIG Sweer ConValue $150. For All China ponies. Weights. as per scale. Winners at this meeting 7 lbs, extra. Entrance $10. Seven furlongs.

"Mr. Min's Adrian.

CORRESPONDENCE.

(We do not necessarily endorse the opinions expressed by Correspondents in this column.)

THE LEPERS FUND,

To tar EuroN OF THE "Ilantikong TusxoRANI,

donations towards the Leper Relief Fum. In Dear Sir, I am very grateful for some good order to relieve the worst forms of suffering during the next ten weeks we will need some more help. We hope that soms more friends will remember these suffering lepers.

Please acknowledge the following contribu tions, and oblige.

Yours truly; ANDREW BEATTIE.

A Chinese Friend J. Tavaria, Esq

A Parsee Friend...

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Canton, Dec. 13th, 1905.

GLOOMY WANCHAI.

$23

20

RESIDESTERS ACHHING FOR WATER.

CARRIVAL OF THEA. I.

"DUNERA."

DISEMBARKATION ARRANGEMENTS.

14th inst. The transport Dumera arrived yesterday from Southampton and Bingapore with details for Hongkong and the North;

The following were the arrangements for the disembarkation of troops:

At 7 a.m. a Hghter and coolies went along side for heavy baggage...

At 9 am, R. G. 4. disembarked with light baggage.

At 9 30. ... Infantry and détails disembark- cd with light baggage.

At 10 30. a.m. Married families disembarked with light bagg*ge.

Arrangements were made to distribute bag gage to units from the A. 8. C. Pier,

to

the

| soon as the health of the bride allegea room, the present case, it

Mr. and Mrs Templeton, the Rev. C. H. Hickling and Mrs Hickling, Capt. and Mrs. Majer, Mr. and Mrs. Galt, Hrs and Miss Hos kiss, Mesdames Meade, Smith, McGlashen Grimshaw, and Hardwick, Misses Grethe and Holmes, Mrs, and Miss Guy, Massis, Roberts, McKirdy, Hickie, McQuillan, Boulton Pea cock, J. McIntyre, C. A. O'Neill, and others Messrs. Weismann & Co., Queen's Road, Vic, toria, supplied the magnificent bridescake and Mr. Mes Cheung tock photos of the bridal group in the grounds of the Union Church.

LAUNCHES IN COLLISION.

MASTER'S CERTIFICATE' BUSPENDED.

Mr. Basil Taylor, assistant Harbour Master, hold an inquiry at the Harbour Office today. into the circumstances attending. a collision which took place in the harbour on the oth inst, between the launch Sex Sum, Kwok Mun master, and the Hot Chut, Leung Pak, Kwok Mun said that at 6.11 a.m. on the oth init, he shoved off from the pler at Shemshui-po on his way to Hongkong with The undermentioned are the details of yes-passengers, the Hot Chut leaving another

Weary Wanchal! They are invariably the 3-THE HARKWAN CUP-Presented. Value" first to be pounced upon when the Government A fatigue party of N. C. O, and 6 men from Tis. 100, For subscription griffins of this has any new scheme to introduce. "Here's the R. 6. A., R. E, and 2nd Royal West Kent

patent thunderbolt destroyer," says the As Regiment were detalied to parade at the A. SI. meeting. Weights as per scale.. Winnerstronomer Royal. "Try iton Wanchai," replies C. Pier at 7.30 a.m. to sort baggage, and a re lbs. extra.. Non-winners allowed 5 hs. the D. P. W. "If they stand it, we can gradu-presentative from each corps also attended at Entrance $5 Once round.

ally acclimatise the rest of the Colony to its that hour to assist. use". Now the Wanchai district has just been Mr. Min's Halsain.

smitten with an affection of the eyes which.

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Taotai Won Tsung-yao, the Chi nese Commissioner on the joint BoardTE HONGKONG Cut-$150 to first and $50 to second pony if three or more of Inquiry, have convicted and son-

starters. For all China ponies. Weights. tenced, up to the 5th inst., the pri

as per scale. Subscription griffins of this soners found guilty of murder, and'

meeting allowed 7 lbs. Winners at this others for complicity in the Lien-

meeting 7 lbs. extra. Entrance $ro. One mile and a ball. chau riots as follows:---

(a) Three found guilty, under the

capital charge, are to be de capitated.

() Four to be imprisoned for five,

years, two for three years, two for one year, and one for six months.

(c) Two to be cangued; and (d) Five to be bambooed. Proclamations have been issued by the Chinese authorities cautioning the people that no witnesses, who have tendered information and evid- ence before the Board, shall be mo- losted.

The proclamation proceeds to state that all religionists [P converts] who are Chinese subjects will be shown no partiality in their favour as against any other of their fellow-nien:

As to the other criminals who live thus far eluded capture and justice, they will also be punished after arrest and conviction.

THE LIEN CHAU COMMIS- SIONERS

BACK IN CANTON,

From Our Special Representative.

Shameen (Canton),

12th Dec., 1905, 2.16 p.m. The Lien-chau, Commission of In- quiry is back in Canton, having, ar rived here to-day.

FOOCHOW RACES.

- YIKST DAY.

The winter meeting of the Fanchow races commenced on Tuesday. By courtesy of Mr. T. F. Hough, clerk of the course, we are enabled to give the results received by wire

as follows' -

1-THE STEWARDS CUP-Presented. Value $100. For all China ponies. Weights as per scale. Entrance $5. Half a mile.

Mr. Bridge's Tiara, 2-The Maiden STAKES.-A forced entry

"

Mr. Oswald's Cross-in-Hand, THE CHAASZE Cur-Presented. Value $100. Second pony to receive $25. For all China ponics. Weights as per scale, Winners at this meeting glba. extra. Now winners allowed 5 lbs. Entrance 85. Three.quarters of a mile..

'Mr. Min's Adrian." 6--THE COMPRADORE'S CUP-Presented. Value $480. First pony to receive 7o. Second pony to receive 20%. Third pony to receive 10%. For subscription griffins of this meeting Weights as per scale. Winners 5 Iba, extra, of two or more races 7 lbs. extra. Forced entry $10. One mile and a half.

Mr. Min's Copaiba, TUE FODCHOW STAKES.-Of $10. dach with $100 added, divided 70, 20 and 10 per cent, to the first, second and third ponies. A forced entry for all China ponies entered at this meeting, except those entered only for the hacks, and optional for subscription griffins. Weights as per scale. One mile and a quarter.

· Mr. Thomas'. Rustic.

THIRD DAY.

compels the poor people there to gaze constant- ly at the heavens. Once, not so very long ngo, you could have told a Wanchai man by the way be kept his eyes on the ground, just as you can tell a Manchester man by his umbrella. The Wanchai people have a pet anecdote that an inliabitant of that district--and it is a district with customs and habits quise distinct from those of any other part of the city-that one of

their number once picked up a genuine they used to gaze anxiously into the gullies ten-cent piecs on the sidewalk." That is why and nullahs which occur in the sidewalk, why they hop, skip and jump over boulders and chasms, why they never complained about "road ander repair,” or beware of the tram way and the irresponsible ricksha," or paused to think of the better life. They just plodded along with their eyes on the ground, occasional- ly passing the Canteen even, such was their ab- saiption in the pursuit of the cent, that never returned.. You would see them make a frantic dive at a shining disc in

the pathway emilting a weird" "hissing sound of exakta. tion such as the Martians do, if Mr.

W. G. Wells is right, when they are pleased.

But these shining discs are only the tia rings which cover the corks of the finest Are they cast, or rather, were they cast down? German larger beer bottles. 120 they repine? Not at all.

On they went, never hurrying, never dullying, but quicily, methodically, swinging their Wanchai heads from side to side, as the London mendicant does when in search of the stumps of cigars. But now the scene is changed! No longer are they intent upon the earth earthy. They have even cast aside somewhat of that brusque don't bother. me-please style which characterised thiem, for have they not elevated their minds by gazing at the sun, moon and stats? With head in air. 1-THE AU REVOIR "CUP.-Second pony pack of time-expired soldiers gone mad. And shoulders erect, and jerky gait they look like a to receive $ag. For subscription griffins how has this sudden change been brought of this meeting. Weights as per scale about? It was a complete mystery to the out- Winners of one race glbs. extra, two of

sider for a time--and the Wanchai people with mere races 7lbs. Non-winners sibs. En-their special concerts and street-dumping com. trance $5. One mile and a quarter..

petitions are not a communicative people when the outside world is concerned-but we think Mr. Min's Copaiba.

we have found the clue.herlock Holmes, so far as we know, is dead; but we have studied his methods and here is what we claim to be

PURSE, Presented.

4. THE CONSOLATION CUP.--Value-Sroo, For all on fide beaten China ponies that have fun at this meeting. Weights as per scale, Entrance 85. One mile.

Mr. Stella's Centaur, ....

the clue-six lines in the newspapers: "It is hereby no.ified that in the absence of further rainfall, on and after Friday, the 15th instant, the Supply of Water will be turned on in the public mains in that portion of the City of Vic-

THE NEW ARRIVALS,

terday's arrivals -

Lieutenant G. 1. Down. Lieut. (D. 0). O

From England: Royal Garrison Artillery.-- Sullivan, wife, and 2 children. 178. B. C. O's and men, to women, 19 children.

E. McL, Blair (for Tientsin), 76 'N. C. T.'s Royal Engineers:-Major H. Broke, Major and men, 4 women, 4 children.

A. 9. Carruthers.

Staff for Engineer Services:-Aasi. Surveyor

inaster.

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pier at Samshui-Po at the same time. with models. The Noi Chut overtaking the Witness showed the position of the launches. Swe Swin struck her on the part bow. Witness overtook the Hot Chut, but did not get clear ahend of her.

then

assessor, who will, of Consul-General, and the, Con are all deeply interested lo the male

Interd the independence, and integrity, national Settlement, *** The way of exaltation that has come over the Chinese since Japan so easily defeated the big Power which has fascinated uhina for years, as the py hop dons the rabbit, must be checked before it becomet dangerous as it may easily become If we wait for the ebb to come, as no doubt it will do. Meanwhile, our remonstrances have to be ada dressed to the Total and to his superior, the Viceroy, the Mixed Court magistrates to merely lostruments, whose position obliges them to carry out strictly the orders they re- ceive from above. But Mr. King, if the reports are true, should show better results of his three years' course at King's College, London.

THE STRANDED" TABLAS

The Manila Calamans, of the gih inst., saya' Up to closing time yesterday afternoon, at, the Bureau of Navigation nothing further had been Tables, or the safely of Second Officer Hdwin learned concerning the grounding of the Harriman and the four members of the crew who left with him in a row boat the

moming after the grounding of the Zablon

director Helm on board. The Robert K. was The Coast Guard Cutter Basilan, left at 5 o'clock Thursday afternoon, for "Apo, with to have left at daylight yesterday morning, but after being under way about an hour the re- turned with a broken spindle. One boiler had to be emptied before repairs could be made, and it was not until to o'clock that who finally Knt under way. The naval tug Piscalegwa ef late yesterday aftemoon for Apa Island

Although no word has been received as to the whereabouts of Second Officer Herriman and his crew, the folks at the Bureau of: Navi- vation do not consider them los Captain

iller, the Marine Superintendent, explained, to the Cablenews waterfront reporter List the are to the north east. The direction from Apo to Covo, the destination of the little party is south west, and consequently the

would of necessity tack considerably,

Ip Kwan, a boatman, employed at the Samshui-Po Police Station, said he was a passenger in the Sun Sum, and with the use of the models described the movements of that 2nd Royal West Kent Regiment-Lieuten launch, contradicting the previous witness, the Yates, 105 N. C. T's and men, abi O. Y. Hibbert, Second-Lleutenant W. G. ioi Chui striking, according to this witness,Prevailing winds in the vicinity of Apo reef

the Sun Sun on the starboard side, child.

Cheung Min, an engineer on the Sun Sum, Shinkwin, B. L. leddy, (for Wei-hat wei).

Army Service Corpss-Capials 1. R. Said he was on dec at the time of the cold sion. He had a second hand, uncertificated, Lient, and Mr. M. T. Rooks, wife, and child who was below. He here showed the position One warrant officer, 6 N.C.O.' and man," and movements of the 'launches which corro-

borated the evidence of the first witnesa. women, 5 children.

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woman,

Army Oriinance Department :—Lieutenant;. Colonel E. H. Seymour. Capt. (N.C.O.) T. C. Morris, wife and child,

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eung Pok, laster of the Hof Chul, corro-; borated, in all essential points, the evidence given by the first witness."

Army Ordinance Corps:—to M.C.O and Mr, Taylor said that the master of the Sun men,

Sum was to blame, as, being the overtaking I woman, 2 children.. Brogden, (for Wei-hai-wel), 1. P. Jones, wile, His certificate, No 802, was suspended for one Royal Army Medical Corps -Majors }, E. | lauach, he should have kept out of the way.

and wife, A. N. Fraser, (for Wei-hai-wei) 16 and child. Leutenants A. T. Frost, C. Ryley mouth. N.C.O.'s and men, 4 women, 5 children.

Army Pay Department :-Capt. G. Monteal.. Army Pay Carp-a N.C.O.'s, t woman, 1 children.

2nd Royal Dublin Fusiliers; N.C.O.; (for Wei-hai-wci).

Military Prison Staff. Corps :-3 N.C.Q., 2 women, & children.

Royal Navy Chief Carpenter, Mr. F. Stears: From Gibraltar:-RE. 4 men, Miss (7. North, indulgence.

Captain E. McM-Seddon; and Royal West From Malta:-Royal Garrison Artillery, Kent Regt, 73 N.C.O's and men; Educational Dept, Schoolmistress Hoison.

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THE OUTBREAK AT THE SHANG-

HAI MIXED 'COURT.,

it might even be blown out of fit couring In this event the party would probably land at the little station of Coron on the Island of Busuanga, where they would be safe, but would be compelled to wait them for the first bost coming along.

"A CARGO OF LUNATICS,A

AFFAIRS AT ODESSAY

The officers and crew-or most of them of the i. 1. Whampoa, which passed through Sin- gapore some two months ago with a cargo" of Russian Junatics on board bound for Odessa, returned from the Black Sea by the Blue Fun- The following is taken from the M. C. D.net. Stanfor this morning, the Strater Times News, of th inst

(Singapore), of 6th ina, says, en-route to Shanghai, 11 will be remembered that at tha time this strange cargo of mad human kind. was passing through the Port, the Stralfi Times bed a special article on the subject... All the pallents were men-soldiers of

saliore who had gone mad in the stress and strain of battles them back to Russia. When they arrived in The Whampoa was specially chartered to carry

recoveries, but we learn wat as the voyage ran Singapore from the North there had been to on quite a number of them recovered and were landmassa in component Sof the poor fellows, however, never regained their senses and had to be taken away by their rein. tives-tragic wrecks from the seat of war

An incident occurred at the Mixed Court yesterday morning so serious in its bearing on the future status of this institution, that it demands special notice. It appears that two men and three women ware brought up before the British assessor, Mr. Twyman, and the trase, Mr. King, an a charge of kidnapping magistrale, Mr. Kuan, and "assistant magis

From Colombo-Royal Garrison Artillery, victims being in Court. The case were

girls for an unlawful purpose, fifteen of their N.CO's and men; Royal Engineers, to N.C.O's and men, Staff for Engineer Servicer; manded, and the British assessor ordered the Surveyor, 1. 5. Addenbrooke, wife and child municipal police to take charge of the pri (indulgence); Royal Army Medical Corps, tem, to the institution known as the Door of soners, and ordered the girls to be sent, pro Lieut. D. S. Skelton, (indulgence),

Hope, marking this on the charge sheet. The From Singapore: Royal Garrison Artillery, magistrate, however, wanted to send the girls Captain F. S. Butcher. Second Lieutenant H.

One pathetic incident of the lunatic cralen Balster (indulgence), N. C. O's and men

to the cells at the Mixed Court, and told his connected itself with the case of the gallant indulgence), Staff for engineer services Asst.

runners to take them away from the police. young Russian Lieutenant who went mad on Surveyor J.1. Ren. T. C. D. Keal (indulgence), was the result in which the police were vic. Inpanese fleet when be thought

A frea fight between the police and runners being restrained by erdarn from attacking the Royal Army Medical Corpe, z man.

torious. The girls and prisoners were put into collent and effective opening for him torpedo? the Black Maria, on which the runners locked boat. This officer became quite well on the the gate of the Court, yard. The police then voyage home and proved most interesting asked the magistrate to order his runners to companion to the few Britishers on board. At open the gate, the reply of the magistrate Odessa he was met by his wife who, in his

his back being that the police could break down the name drew the whole of

pay, amount gaics, break up the whole Court and killing to about Scoco, then decamped with the him if they chose. On being asked if he i.whole lot ipags

within dissolute young refused to order the gates to be opened, the officer magistrate left the Court, but the gate word When the Lieutenant realised his loss he shorily opened, and the prisoners and their attempted to commit suicide by shooting bio“ victims were disposed of in accordance with self with a revolver. The bullet, however, did The British assessor's directions, and the Coan not reach a vital part and he was still ul suspended ita sitting

when the Whampoa men left Odessaire

THE FLOWER SHOW,

14th inst.

In consequence of the visit of Prince Ankur of Connaught it has been decided to make an alteration in the date of the Flower Show.. It will be held on the 1st and 2nd of February instead of on the 8th and 9th as originally pro-

A QUARRY BAY WEDDING.

GALLOWAY-HARRISON,

|

Relevant

which the makes vatrometa na pon was bought by the Rusal

she remains there to engage trasport

service. While the vessel was lying at Od

2. THE CRITERION STAKES Of $10 each with $100 added, divided 70, 20 and to per cent. to the first, second and third ponies. For all China ponies. Weights as per scale. Winners at this meeting glbs. extra. Non-winners allowed sibs, One mile.

toria lying east of Arsenal Street from 6 am, la Mr. Thomas Platelayer.

9 am, only. And of course that emanated from the D.P.W departiment. Coming along the LADIES' 3-THE

Praya East this morning one could not help. Second pony to receive $25. For subscrip- remarking the, shall we say, smile? on the tion griffins of this meeting glbs, extra. faces of the sedete even. solemn people of Non-winners allowed gibs. Riders who Wanchai, Having no longer any need an have never won a race allowed ribs.parently for cents they have taken to 'sickshas Entrance $5. Three quarters of a mile, and it is quile evident these marvels of the

East cap ice with their chins, for withomposed. ́ Mr. Stella's Busenlaur.

shifting their attitude one little bit they would converse with one another. Fine, breezy day this," said one, it is that; 'feel my corn

This incident, in

in causing: The one on the little toe; it's bound to be rain stoonin'

n'," was the reply. "Which .com?

trate was doubiless acting under orders from his sup

superiors, is part of the endeavour.being today. This is the 15th." The other with

made by the higher authorities, to assert that "his eyes rivetted on the Peak -observed— An event of more than ordinary, interest to the Mixed Court is a Chinese Cour, which it officers had many excliing adventures

"Grand cloud up there-misty I should say." Quarry Bay and Kowloon people was witness. not, and to abolish the protection which first mutiny among the military and navy was It was obviously misty and the reply "Mislyed on Thursday morning, when Mr. Robert the municipality is bound to give and does ever, but there were prognostications of forther is the deluge we'll be getting again" was given Dryden Galloway, Quarry Bay, was wedded to give to Chineze, in the Settlement. This at troubles and hey could go nowhere, without is part of the franked basses On several occasionKen almost ecstatically." I dreamt I had chillblains Miss Isabella Harrison, eldest daughter of the titude of the higher authorities is | last night," one new resident incautiously re- fate Mr. John Harrison, Greenock. The general obstructiveness and anti-foreign policy they made attempts to go into the country by marked. You ought to be tarred and leather wedding ceremony was performed, to the pre of which there have been so many indications rall the lack of proper passports led to their ed" shouted sixteen throats, "Why?" asked sence of a large congregation, by the Rev. C. since the success of the Japanese and, their arrest and they were sent back to the shipu the innocent. Because chillblalon come with H. Hickling, at the Union Church, Kennedy ignorant fear of the returned students turned The authorities at the end must have considers frost, and if you haven't a corn that itches or Road, Hongkong, and the sanctuary - WAS

of those who | of the situation critical for they ordered the their beads, The new patriotism of rheumatics that ache, or bones that stiffen you'd tastefully decorated for the occasion will a have imbibed a smattering of Western know steamer to Sevastopol for "greater secontra

out of Wanchai and try Bonham profusion of palms, fems and beautiful tropical ledge may have some good points, but the phase There was so rioting of serious characters with Stoo added. A forced entry for Strand," China ponies and open only to winners at people of Wanchai. After a silence an in- party, appropriate selections were played on has assumed, since the Chinees have persuaded enough to lay at Odessa after the lall of the Have you seen the the organ by Mr. Browo, who also rendered a themselves that what Japan has done they can first mutiny and before the second and mom. this meeting except the winner of the dividual remarked's hacks, and optional for the winners of the weather forecast today? Nobody had seen it. pleasing Wedding March as the party ad do, and do it much better, make it extremely serious disturbances which Renter has cons

"Well, it says Fresh N.E. winds; dull driezvanced up the aisle. The bride appeared unpleasant for

While she was at Odelea kwa malike that man with caresses if they could have elaborately trimmed with pleated chiffon and The crisis at the Mixed Court has been the Russian mayr were brought their even down to ferra firma. As it Mattese lace, and was given away by Mr developing by degrees for the past year, and shot The City was inc wasthey clawed the air, thereby signifying their Purves. She wore a veil of Brussels net and the embarrassing Attitude of the Viceroy at condition, apparently thibe good intentions. Never has the Hongkong a wreath of orange blossoms. The train of Nanking and the Shanghal Taotai kas ausume akajast Observatory stood so high in the minds of these chiffon and lace caught up with sprays of ed many forms. As far back as June last, Dr. in has been known for innocent Wanchai people. But when you orange blossom was carried by two pages Knappe, the late Senior Consul, bad occasion Kawasaki Docky come to think of it, what droethy, folk ihesa Masters David and Lancelot Purves attired in to write the Tastai in a dispatch, that his many Ing foreign capita Wanchaites must be when three hours water a while silk Russian blouses over knickers of nr of handling the g scution of female prisoner Chronicle belles day is not sufficient for them. One wonders the same material, and wore collarettes of the Mixed Count showed, as he had shown loan if that is where Hongkong's milk supply comes Maltese lace. The bride also carried braut. in many other matters, persistent spirit of from-but no, it falls from the bills where the ful shower bouquet of roses, crysanthemums obstruction to all progress dictated, in the ins Dairy Farm is. What can they want so much and heather, and displayed a gold, brooch and terest of humanity, it is quite unnecessary 18, water for, then? Not for babing purposes, gold bangles, the gifts of the bridegroom: Miss dwell on the difference it makes to these poor that is clear. What then I.... There's the rub; Holmes, as bridesmaid, was robed in a dress of kidnapped girls who, when they once come

5-THE MANCHU STAKES.-A forced entry of Sig each with $70 added divided 70, 20 and to per cent. to the first, second and third ponies. For all bond fide beaten subscription griffins of this meeting that have not won a race. Weights as per scale. Once round. :.

Mr. Nalcal's Dengue.

of $10 each witli Sob added. Second pony 6.-THE CHAMPION STAKES-Of $10 cach better getrost fierce and sarcastic are the flowers. Prior to the arrival of the bridal and its sentiment of China for the Chinese The Whampra seems to have been lucky,

to receive $50. Third pony, 825. For subscription griffins of this meeting Weights as per scale. Three quarters of a mile.

Mr. Stella's Bucentaur. -THE TOTALISATOX Cur-Value $150.

For all China ponies. Weights as per scale. Entrance Sto. One mile and three quarter

Mr. Oswald's Cross-in-Hand, 4THE MIN STAKES.-Ol. Sto each with $70 added, divided yo, ao and 10 per cent. to the first, second and third ponies. For subscription griffins" of this meeting. Weights, as per scale. Winners glba, eitra. One mile and a quarter,

Mr. Min's Copaiba...

Manchu, Stakes and Consolation, Cup ingrain or mist," They would have smothered channingly arrayed in a gown of cream silk Chinese themeiner and dangerous to theed of late had broken out, yoARMARKE

Winner of two races at this meeting $15 extra, more than two races $40 extra. Weights as per scale. One mile and a

quarter.

Mr. Bridge's Tiara. 7-THE LEDGER Cur-Presented. Value f100; second pony to receive $25. For all China ponies. Weights as per scale. *Winners at this meeting 7lbs, extra. Non

winners allowed gibs. Entrance $5. Three quarters of a mile.

Mr Thomas' Platelayor,