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Show It Meant Mntlny. One morning a British man-of-war was seen entering Hongkong harbor with the ensign inverted, which is the usual sign of "mutiny on board." Immediately Im-mediately this was noticed a couple of man-of-war cutters put out, full of bluejackets, blue-jackets, and dashed across the harbor toward where the newcomer had anchored. anchor-ed. Perhaps it was a little regatta enthusiasm, en-thusiasm, or perhaps it was purely the spirit of duty which stimulated them, but anyhow a most exciting race ensued in fact, there was a narrow escape of a bad smash as they reached the vessel. There the officers and some of the crew were at the taffrail, shouting themselves hoarso and beckoning to the two boats to come on faster. At last, half dead with their exertions, yet eager for the fray with the mutineers, the tar? tumbled on board and were warmly complimented on their rowing pace. It must have blown them badly. Would they have a drink? "A what? Where is the mutiny?" gasped the senior officer in charge of the boarding party. "Mutiny! There's no mutiny in this ship. We are all the best of friends, " was the reply. "Then why did you wan us? You yelled loud enough." "We thought it was Hongkong Hong-kong regatta day and were cheering the Winners. " Staggered for a moment, the officer pointed inquiringly to the ensign, still flaunting its appeal for aid that was not required. "Oh, d n the boy! He always puts it up wrong if we don't watch him simply out of stupidity. Let's all go and punch his head."- St Tames Gazette. |