The robbers of Canton have of Into been directing their attentions to fresh scenes. A gambling den in the 18th ward of the Canton city was plundered bj marauders about fortnight ago. Although a desperate attempt was made by the yar blers to recover the money, they were unsuccessful. To add to their misfortu they nearly shot a member of the gentry, during the fight with the fleeing For endangering his life the man bring the occurrence to the authorities, but by " handsel we gamblers he was mollify FORTIFICATION REPATRING, The stronghold on the opposite bank of the Hlakow fortifications Ins form long time been falling i and at present the fortress is ta a deplorable omit This fact having been brought to the notice of the high provincial authorities, officers have been sent to supervise the repairs, On the 27h ultimo, His Majesty_the
fa large company of tributary a Enuperor entertained a he Tae Kon hoblen The elvet tenture of the enter ment was a bauquet, hile acme theatrical performances were also included in the programme, Among those present were the two Legates from Corea. On the bth of auth another banquet was given, to h the members of the Grand Gouncil and the Presidents of the various Beards were invited.
White to play and mate in three moves (easy problem).
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