, 1896-09-05

The evenings were enlivened by concerts,
etc. The Kingston Artillery Militia pro-
ceeded TO Port Royal, where drll exercised
OH The guns were practised flr the required
per cd.
OPENING OF THE PORT ANTONIO EXTENSION LINZ.
The formal opening of the extended rail
way line from Bog Walk 10 Pprt Antonio
took place on Thursday, 9th inst. The pas
sengers train from Port Antonio to Kingston
arrived on time, but on the relurn Darney
the train was delayed en- route owing To the
incapacity of the engines, and arrived at
Port Antonio two hours late. Since then,
however, the trains have been running mp to
schedule time.
ST. ANN RACES.
The annual St. AIMS Races were held over
the Draxhall race coarse. Several of the
best animals in the island were entered, and
on both days the racing proved of interest.
On the second day, Showainnemeshim, the
English mare. strained one Of her forelegs,
and it is feared that her brilliant form will
not be seen on a race course again.
TIE CRICKET TEAM FOR DENERARA.
The selection Of the cricket team which
will proceed TO Demerara and endetvour -
uphold the jana "a colours dev,lved upon
the Commute e Of the Kingston &C. The
work of the Committee has NV practically
been completed. and the team will leave
Jamaica on LIST September. \ m2trh between
the Demerara team and All Corners took
place at SHblna Park the scores we're All
Corners 1873; Demerara team SO.
THE GOVERNMENT AND THE WEST INDIA COMPANY.
Considerable speculation regarding he in
tention of the Government to take over the
new Port Antonio Extension Llle f ON the
West Indies improvement Company has ex-
listed. The Acting Colonial Secretary has,
however, infolme tho Cleaner, srmi-onici-
ally, that arrangements are being made
between the Government md the West India
Improvement Company whereby the latter.
on signing an agreement undertaking he
responsibility of completing the line accord
ing to the requirements Of the Government
Inspector of Railways, will receive the bal.
anoe of the money to which they are entitled
under the law. There are other conditions
under the agreement aud the delay occurred
through the objections Of the Company to
several sections; but it is stated that the con-
ditions have been modified and the Com
pany's objections overcome ana an agreement
entered into on Friday last.
AMAICA AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.
The monthly meeting of The jamaica Ag-
riculturRl Society took place on the 10Th
instant. The Hon. S. c. Burke presided, in
the absence of M~aior-Gencral lIarlowcS. Two
IOCdA dbIlCultuId I eOCi6GldS were dlIllhJtU
with the Society, and a committee appointed
TO consider the rules referring to llocal socie-
ties. The business was for the most part
routine work.
The CASTLE DISEASE.
Prof. Williams, the eminent Veterinary
Surgeon, of Edinburgh, has been examining
various cattle herds which are suffering from
the unknown dis, ase, aud 1t is stated TINT the
has discovered two distinct diseases amongst
the cattle. The nature Of these diseases and
the primary causes of the outbreak have not
yet been revealed, but it is expected that
the Professor will smbrdy his opinions in a
report to the Government.
TYPHOID FEVER
An outbreak of fever occurred at Hope
School, when FIVE students and one of the
masters were attacked. A Board Of Inquiry
investigated the circumstance attending the
outbreak, and in q report to the Schools
Commission suggested various improvements
in the sanitary arrangements of the school
and in altering of the drinking water.
KINGSTON COMPANY MEETINGS.
The annual meeting of the Jamaica Street
Car Company was held on 18th inst. The
report showed an increase Of 81 ,277 fares,
and n net revenue of "a, 366 odd. The re.
port was considered highly sal satisfactory. The
annual meeting Of tho Kingston Ice Making
Company WINS held on the 18th inst. Mr.. II.
Stern presiding. The annual report was