To the Editor vf th ta-Cursa Datty News."
Sie,—I wonder if the foreign journals of this port have taken notice of the report not attained, and doubt if T ever s hall; but published in the native papers relative to i there is no' knowing, and some day you the daring robbery committed by burglars; may see even me revelling in all the armed with revolvers and swords on the delight. of K.C.LEs., CM.Gs., K.C.Bs., evening of the 17th instant. etc, That, however, is, of course, in the Tt appears that on the evening in quescipal guest, I congratulate him that he is cee a cee en cee Chines diaster womb of the future, Referring to our prin tion, at about 7 pin. two Chinamen enter-a Scotsman, and I congratulate ours Ives Samed Yuan Sauhowt, No. 8, Teungiing that he is a Scotsman. Aman who can! Road, near North Szechuen Road. make the mark that he has dune des pretence of consulting him. After' site to be a Sootaman, and we have over 4 while, they told him that four more to he proud of him, gentlemen. who were outside, also wanted to sce him not know that I have anything else Mor -ansdieal trestwent. Boleg jelaod by Our guests are such as we can all toast the now-comers they. in a secoinl, seized with a clear conscience and feel better of {he doctor and his attendant, hound their having such. One moment, I have made funds behind their backs, and pointing an omission. There is one guest T would two revely-2¥ at the former as well not willingly have omitted. He being threatening him a hybrid like myself, more than with swords, commanded Scottish and a little less than full Engli 'a gentleman whom we all admire for his sterling qualities and who comes under the denomination of "Geordie." I our worthy friend the Rev. Mr.
Gentleman, he is a Geordie" and a good one. If he had lived earlier he would have been a Scot, and recent geographical and political changes may change a man's name, but they cannot change his spots. Tolaim Mr. Darwent as a Scot. Genth men, I have nothing more to say will close by asking you all to drink with hielan' honows and no_heeltaps the health of Our Guests." God bless His speech was full of originality and humour, and was re ed with the cheers and laughter it merited. On its conclusion, the company was delighted by trio by Messrs. Burns, Lindsay, and Bain, "0, Willie brewed a Peck of Mant," sung with true Scottish fir- and lilt, 2 then Sir James Mackay returned thanks for the guests in very well-chosen words, in which he r xi to the notable hospitality of Shanghai and its Scotsmen, and the great pleasure the St. Andrew's Society had given those it had invited him to produce the keys of his boxes; ecnsequently the doctor tremblingly told them where his keys were. They then proceeded to open his boxes and extracted from them money, including banknotes, silver dollars, and ten-cent pieces, amounting to over three hundred dollars, besides a number of pieces of silk dresses valued in all at about six hundred dollars; and having secured their booty they. disappeared. It was ascertained afterwards by the neighbours that the robbers had four more accomplices, two of whom guarded the front entrance of the house and two the back, while the six robbers were inside robbing' the doctor.
The ductor after he was released raised an alarm and immediately reported the robbery to the police authorities. But I have since been informed that the police detectives have so far failed to obtain any clue which may lead to the arrest of the perpetrators and the recovery of the stolen proper That such an outrageous 1 have been committe in the town at buchan hour, and that the police detectives should have so signally failed to bring the culprits to justice ced a matter of surprise to the undersigned, Tam, ete., 24th January.
The health and vigour of an individual depend upon the quantity and quality of the blood. When the tissues have been P. §.—I learn on good authority that a imilar robbery has also been committed n named Mok, liv coaster" has said, but I wish to impress on the marine department of the I. M. C. the necessity of a light being installed on the Button Rock immediately, whether a gas-lighted beacon, or a prism refecting the Bonham light. I believe there is a prism on a rock on the Scottish Coast re-Hecting a light from a lighthouse on the main Jand, distant much further than the Button Rock is from Bonham Island. The dangers on approaching the Button from the Northward on a dark and rainy night are many, and are made a hundredfold worse by the currents, which are rotatory in that vicinity, thus making it practically impossible to make sure of one's courses. A red sector over the Button from Bonham. ight I do not advocate, being very little better than a bearing of Bonham, which is at present available and is of no extra confidence to the navigator. Writing from practical experience the Button is the greatest bugbear and causes me much more anxiety in a dirty night, than any other place on the China Coast.
"The approaches to Shanghai always commanded special considera tion: " to quote from your article. Bonham Channel is one of the approaches to Shanghai, and the Button is a rock practically in the centre of it, hence 1 and many others hope something will be quickly done to distinguish it; sometimes having to anchor for an hour for the weather to clear, or await daylight, might and often does mean losing the tide and 24 hours before arriving in Shanghai. A first order light on' Tungying next year is welcome news to all, Tam sure. Although a light on Pedro Blanco would be a first-class aid, T am afraid it's out of the question on the plea of expense, but the alternative, a light on Cholang Point, is much needed, as practically speaking there's not a light from the Lamocks until you got to the approaches to Hongkong, viz., Waglan, which is under the control of the Hongkong authorities, a distance of over 180 miles; there is Breaker Point light, I know, but often you cannot make it, or you pass too far off and seo it only in fine, clear weather.
There are many other places where we all would like to see lights exhibited, but these are two that really ought to exist, more expecially the Button, also both lights will suit big and small ships, so there can be no excuse as to not being necessary to the liners. I also wish to record my appreciation of the work done and being dac, by the Customs cruisers. which are extremely useful and cannot very well be done without.
The need of something in the North Channel I will not speak about, as it is acknowledged to be imperfect, but will be content with the hope that' when the Gas buoys are distributed it will not be overlooked. I feel sure the seafaring community on the China Coast must. and do feel grateful for the interest your valuable paper takes in this most important topic. and as your columns are open to practical experience, perhaps others may give their opinions and suggestions. Tam, etc, work, there are thrown into the blood on the evening of the 2Ist instant, and ated, but through any cause detained in i their efforts to arrest the rubber waste products, and if these be not elimin- that the police detectives were also baffled
the blood, they influence nutrition and func-
27th January. tion and finally produces organic disease."—The Humanitariun. In cases of Scrotala, Scurvy, Eczema, Bad Legs, Skin and Blood Diseases, Pimples and Sores of all kinds, the effects of Clarke's Blood Mixture are marvellous. Thousands of wonderful cures have been effected by it Clarke's Blood Mixture is said everywhere at 2s. 9d. per bottle. Beware of worthless imitations and substitutions.
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