The latest news we have of the wrecked P.&O. steamer Sobraon was brought in by H. M. S. Daphne on the 3rd inst. The salvage party from Shanghai were co.nmencing pumping the vessel, intending to try and tow her off on the high tide if all was ready for the trial. With this information it would appear that they had some ope of getting her off—a feat thought to ba impossible by many nautical men -who have geon her in position. The silk and parcels went to Hongkong per s.s. Irene. Of the remai-.ing passengers, Mrs. Phipps and three children and Lieut. Gibbs were brought to Pagoda by the Daphne and these left yesterday per Hximun for Hongkong, while Mrs. Hunt and her fantand Sirs, Sharman who also arrived per Daphne retura to Shanghai to-morrow by the Haeshin, TNE FLOWER stow. most successful flower show was held here on the 29th ult. For some reason or other many years have passed since we had a show of the kind, and considering thatjonly a fortnight's notice was given on this occasion the exhibits were surprisingly good. This augurs well for next your's show. The Viceroy's baud was in attendance and a very pleasant afternoon was spent by the community,
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