MONDAY, APRIL 22 1901.
ward position, but that was his look out. Ha must get out of the difficulty as well as he could. It apposted to his Lordship that if defences of this kind were admit
GARRISON ATHLETIC
MEETING,
it would be most difficult to enteron a
The two-days" athletic impeting in con- Indecreo of specific pericamanos, because the defendant, if he was afraid of decree going noction with the Garrison of Hongkong was against him, could dans this defendant had brought to a successful termination on Sa dong and tell the Court as much. His turiny Afternosu, in presence of a large Lordship entered judgment for the plain- till in accordance with the finding of this concures of spectators: The hands of the jury on the issues of fact. There must be Royal Welch Follier, the 3rd Madras tecros for specific performance of this sgroeshent. The mattor of mush-sue a, No-Light Infantry, and the 22nd Bombay In 4, was a small one, but he thought somsfantry attended, and played delightful time had been taken up in dealing music. The following is a complete list of with it, and he therefore thought there. must be an allowance for couts under that the reguits lead to the defendant. He allowal the plaintiff the costs of the sult, defendant basing an abatement of $10) on that on on which, he thought, bojars had made a wrong finding.
Mr II. E. Pistock, KC. (instructed by Megara Johnson, Stokes, and Mester), ap. pared for the pinintiff, and Mr J. Francis, K.U. (instructed by Messrs Moun- guy and Bration), for the defundäntä
.HONGKONG VOLUNTEER
CORPS.
"FIESITAT.
THE CHINA MAIL.
Entertainment.
Presented by Soldiers' Club:-1, Supper Powali, I. E., i min 2, Gun. McCormack, Siege Train; 3. Qun, Barrington, 28th 3.D.
Final Tug-of-War (British Troopa).--- Prize of 835. Prosento by H.E. Major General Gascoigne Wen by Sioge Train. Time, & min. 20 socs.
Bullook Driving. First prize. 86; second, 83; third, $2. Prosented by Hon. J. Kos. wick and some officers of the Siego Train. 1, Bisesar; 2, Devr. Ghasita; 8, Dist. Piyari,
His Excellency Bajer Gemerti Gascoigne C.M.C., defierod a brief airs at the con clacion of the sports on Saturday. He said Enchies und Gentlemen, before calling on Mira Hartie to distribute the prizes, I should Jiko to nuskon few remarka. This Curricon Athletis Mosting is the first attempt of the Throwing the Cricket Ball-First prize, kind we have made, and I need not tell you. that it has required a great deal u organins the second, $10, third, $5. Fronted tion and mogement in finish all the e- by Solis Club 1,Private Lillywbite, potitions in the short time we did. I these. 14.31.0., 18 yards 2 inches; 2. Bombanfier fore think there in a god deal of thanks Norris, R.G.A 3, L. Dickens, R.W.F. due to a number of people who have under- Paring the Weight (Indian Native taken the job and done it so well as it g Troop First prize, 68, second, 84, third, heen done. The committee of officers who $9. Presente y Hon. J. Keswick-1, undertook the management of affairs are the Maula Tinkal, HK.S.BRA, 30 ft. 9 in-fat people to when our thanks are due. Of ches 4.2, Madar, Khan, H.KS.B.R.A.3.UTRO, some of the rnbers of this cra Damaris 5th 1 II.C.
Quarter-mile Race (Indian Native Troops,) Fical prize, $81 mond, 34, third. 82. Presonted by R. K. Leigh, Esq, Babu Sh; 2. Ganda Singh S, Sala Sagh ( 11.K.S.B.R.A.)
Native Trumps)
Fast prize, 69 eccood 31; third. 82. Presented by Him, J. Keswick :--1, Jalue, 4ft. 6ğin,; 2, Sija Bau. Makundi.
THEATRE:
ROYAL,
CITY HALL, HONGKONG. NDER the Directen of Mr. Rosa
BRDUGIL Representative-Mr. AAN HAMILTON, TO-NIGHT (MONDA April 22nd.
THE
BROUGH COMEDY CO. BROUGH COMEDY CO.
TO-NIGHT (MONDAY), April LAST NIGHT!
LAST NIGHT!
OF
LAST NIGHT
'THE GAY LORD QUEX' *THE GAY LORD QUEX'
An Original play in Four Acis, by ARTHUR W. PINERO
To-day's Advertisements
WANTED.
SITUATION in Hongkong, Phip- A
pinoa or China Conat Puits by a TORTUGUESE, Good Conrespondent in English and Spanish, BOOKKEEPER and TYPEWRITER.
With the Salary
$125.00.
EXPERIENCED,* Care of UBINA MAIL' Office.
883 Hongkong, April 22, 1901.
PUBLIC AUCTION. [382 Undersigned has received instrum
tions from S. DOUGLAS HICKIE, E., to sell by PusLIC AUCTION, 01.
WEDNESDAY,
the 24th April, at 1f a m., at their Sales Rooms, Ice House Street,- SUNDRY HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. Comprising — TEAKWOOD WARDROBES, with GLASS
Vessels Advertised as Loading.
Destination.*
Vessels.
Australian Ports Guthrie (8) ..... Australian Ports........ Tai (4) Australian Ports...Yawata Maru (0) Bremen & Ports of Call Prinzess Irene Chinking and Wuhu, Haich-ho (5) Havro and Hamburg.. Konigsberg (8) *** Havre and Hamburg.. Segovia (5) sept Kobe and Yokohama.. Shimano Mara (4)...... Liverpool
Pyrrhus (a) London & Forts of Call Sobmen (6)... Antenor (6)... Canton (s)..
London........
Manila
London
Manila
Manila
Manila v. Amoy
Tainan (8)...... Famoralda (6)
Yawata Maru (8)......... fuer Yuensang (6)
Apult.
Date of Leaving.
Gibb, Livingston & Co. May 8, at 6 p.m.
Butterfield & Swiro....April 23. Nippon Yusen Kaisha April 26, at 4 p.m. Norddeutscher Lloyd May 1, atmoon. Sionissen & Co.......... April 23, at 4 p.m. Hamburg-Ataka Linis May 3. Hamburg Am'ka Lini: May 26, Nippon Yusen Kaisha. April 26, daylight. Butterfield & Swire....May 10.
P. SO. S. N. O... April 27, at noon. Buttonfield & Swiro....May 14.
P. & O. S. N. Co..... About May 18. Butterfold & Swire.. April 23 Sheran, Tomes & Co. April 27, at 5 p.m. Nippon Yusen Kaishs. April 20, at 6 p.m. Jardine, Muthcson& Cc 4 przì 23, at 4 p.m. Mensageries Maritimes May 6, at 1 p.m. ..... Nippon Yusen Kaisha. April 23, as Novu. Carlowitz & Co........ bout BEAT 4.
boat April 23.
Marsoilles v. Saigon..Terra (a) ......... Moji, Kobe & Y'm...Hiroshima Mare (8) New Yorky.BuazCanal Asturia (s) New Yorky.Suez Canal Richmond Castle (s) ... Dodwell & Co., Ltd New Yorky.Suez Canal Foradeno (8) ...... Dodwell &Co., Ltd... New Yorky. Suez Canal Afridi
1 (0).
Dodwell & Co., Ltd...ny 24. Knight Companion (a).Shewan, Tomos & Co. About May 20. San Diege & San
Bany
3.
fustice stand out in greater relief tharz | TOMORROW (TUESDAY) and WED- TAUles, Vienna CRATES, TEAKWOOD.OVER" } B. Francisco v. Japan. (Goelio (6).*****
DOORS, MARrls-Top WasHSTANDS, TOILET Portland, (Or.). Strathgyis (0) Butterfold & Swire....April 24.
others and first amongst these I might mention Captain Pritchard, of the Royal Artillery. (Applause.) He had the whole *C’Machine Gun Company..
management of the refreshment department ir his hands—(aughter) and whether in Ou Saturday evening, the manibars of
performed his duties to your satisfaction can ful). (Renewed CMachine Gun Comping, Hongkong
or not a best Volunteer Corps, held their accid anus)
laughter.) Not only had lay that to do, but he had also a gonil dent of management of menoy connected therewith, as we hard dinner in the Hungkong Ilotul. In the absence of Captria G. H. Potts, Lieutenant
resolved that any expenses attached to that department must be kept quito separate 3. H. Underwood presided, and Company
from the expenses accruing is the sports, Sergt.-MajorJ. Fudger discharged theduties
All this bas given him a great deal of extra Ono Mile Race fopen to all natives of wrk. Next on the list of use to when of croupier. Amongst the guests present
India in Government employ)First we are indebted is Quartermaster Campbell, wire-Lleut.-Colund Sir John Carrington, prize, 310; second. 86, third, $2 Present of the Royal Engineers. Our greatest dubi Kt., O.M.G., Commandant of the Co-ped by It Bhuwan Eag1, Gunds Singht. of gratituila in due to him, and it fa no ux- Hon. J. J. Keswick; Captain C. Pritchard H.K.&.B.R.A.; 2, Binja Run, 22nd B.I.;ggeration to any that without him we R.G.A., Adjutant; Capt. E, D. Sanders, Mugen Kim, H. K. Reg.
A Machine Gut Co., Hon. A.D.C. Capt. Macgregor Forbes, D Infantry Co.; Licat. Mussop, Field Eattery: Llout J. W. Graham, L Engineer Co.; So.
Au excellent dinner was served by the Hotel managcinent, ander the person supervision of Mr H. Haynes,
Hundred Yaris Race (British Troops) Prizes prasented by Soldiers' Club, Cor. Grifithe, R-GA, 11 secs: 2. Sor gent Walli F.G.A.; 3, Ben. Front RG.A.
3,
call not fave made this incnting so suc Football Pince Kick (British Troops)cess wo have. (Applaus.) Be has given First prize, $15; second, 810; third, us not only the beacht of his grant ex- seated by Boldiers' Club1, Ser. perience in these matters, but he has also Rath
R.G.A. 2. Bom, Curran, R.G.A workcork morning, non and evening to
achieve the snecoms we have realised. (Ap Pts. Preedy, IW.F. Siegn Train Followers Race-Find lause) The, leatly, I carte to my
$3; third, $. Pre-Aide-de-Gemy, Cupstais Trofusi (Hear, pan Cameron. 1, Shuik Fone) All E cuz tell you is that he has seated by Captain Jawar 2, Kullon; 3, Ragtatue.
een working for the last four or five days 12) Yarda Race (for British warrant and up till late at night to get the whole thing Goffisers and men of six year Aurico | ingether. (Applauso.) Besides these, the and miwariis; one yard allowed per your emmittee have told me that a debt of bve tinimum). First prize, 16; second, thanks is due to a great number of officers
IN
i
NESDAY, April 23rd and 24th.
MANTELS With BEVELLED GLASS, LEON BED- FIRST PRODUCTION IN HONGKONGSTEAD with WIRE MATILERS, &C., &c.
TEMÁS usugÌ,
13 TIE
MANEUVRES of JANE' MANŒUVRES of JANE' A Comory in Four Acts, by ENRY ATU JOMBA
THE
THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, April 25th and 26th. Adventure of Lady Ursula Adventure of Lady Ursula A Comedy in Four Acta, by AxTHONY Hore.
THE
SATURDAY AND MONDAY, April 27th and 29th. 'Second Mrs. Tanqueray
Second Mrs. Tanqueray'
An Original play in Four Acts, by
ATUUR W. PINERO.
The Box plans are now on view at The Robinson Piano Co., where Seats can be honked Six Days in ADVANCE Stall, 2010 $15. Dress Circle and Stalls 83, Pit $2, and Back Seats $1. Doors upon 8,30. Curtain 9. Darriages 11.30.
Hongkong. April 22, 1901.
The loyat toasts linving bem houndred, Licut. Undorwood proposed the toast of the Navy Army, and Reserve Forces IA $10; third, 8. Pressed by R. Sherau, els voluntarily gave their services or the Late Trams 15 minutes after Performances
Y
B2. Khan Singh, H.K.S.B.R.A. Guada Singh (do.)
Com-
Auctions.
PUBLIC AUCTION
OF
884
VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD
FURNITURE (MOSTLY OF MARINURK MAKE).
13 instrue-
doing so, he referred to the steakly progres 1. Max Guo Chisholm, B.G.Amund freely and heartily. (Applause.) de by the Hongkong Volunteer Corps sees; 2. Der Grifiths; 3, Cor. Tuahy, it was only by such an oporation that we under Sir John Carrington's fostering eRAM.C
could hope to arike a big meeting of this and, incidentally, annuioneda hat it was not Long Jump (Indian Native Troops in the access it has been. I will not the fan of the Cups that it was not, re- Firat pilza, 18: serond, 84; third, 82. detain you much longer, hat I would like presented in the South African emagýgn: Presented by W. Prate, Eq-1, to say these last few words. Dar bost and In the operations in North China, Frow-Abdullah II 22nd B1, 2, Gunds Singh, last thanks-I speak on behalf of the
had borbe no K.S.R.R.A 3. Sadu Ram, 22nd B.I. uver, the Volunteers
garrison I have the honour to
to unworthy park. The Australian aral
British Officers (sword v. eword, mount-mandate duo those outsiders Volunteers had won high praise, and the
outsile A cup presented by L. Boylo, Esq; that is,
of soldiers--who oil), few Hongkong volunteers who succeeded
Capt, Finch 1st
have been kind enough to give us any B.L getting to the front also aequitted ther-
Hundred Yards Taco (Indian Nativo number of prizes I liked to aste for. (Ap- selves hively (ine of them, amelier Troops) First prize 8 second, $1; plause.) This kind of spirit is a new of ond of the Machine Gun Companies ho
efore to Be Still obsed third, $2. Prevented by R. K. Leigh, thing in Hongkong. I donly to write to his commission as a Second Lenteunt in 1, Shaik Abdullah II, 22nd B. I., snybody-Sir Thomas Jackson, the Hon. C. T. Chator-my number of people, aut the regular army for the services ho ron
thoy gave ine not only one prize, but any dored, a fact of which they us a Corps were 920 Yards Race (British Trompa)-First number I asked for Hoar, one, and proad.
Captain Pritchard, whe replied, spoke of Prizs, $15; second, 610; third, 86. Pre-applause.) In consequence, pur sacoons the efficiensy of the Corps, and of the pleasuresented by Soldiers Club:-1, Cor. Griffiths. has been so assured that we have been able 25 Beck 2 Sur, Wallis; 3, Dom, Reed.to conduct the naneting at a much smaller 25th E.D.
expense to the Sokliers' Club, through which the meeting was originally started. I will detain you in longer, and have very groat pleasure in ending upon Mrs Batfie to give out the prizes. (Lal applause.)
Mrs Bertie. wife of L'out. Col, the Hon. R. H. Bertie, R.W.F., then distributed the prizes, at the conclusion of which, on the call of Major-General Gascoigne, the lady was given threa hearty cheers. The proceedinga then terminated
Ails.
it gave him to be pesonated with it as their Adjutant. He had, unfortunately, to go Two Hundred Yards Followers Race home on business (laughter), but lo hoped (other than Siege Train)-First prize,
KONT
his rotum to be again appulated to second, third, $9. Presented by Hon. position which he found so thoroughly es. CF. Uhater 1, Ram Bhag, 6th I.H.C.; joyabla
22nd B.I.
便
Sorgt G.J. W. King propect the healthRay Khan. 1st BiL.; S, Hawaz Khan
honours.
of the Comuərxbaut, his call being must, British Officers' Bice. A cup presented enthusiastically responded to wish musical
Baby Sir T. Jukson, Kt. -1, Mr Cowie; 2, Sir John Carringtom, in acknowledging, Mr. Wakefield.
150 Yards Race (Nativo tificers).-First referred in malamentary terms to the
prize, $20; sesond, $10; third, 85. Pro-
Undergrad has received in the THURSDAY and FRIDAY,
the 25th and 26th April, 1901, commencing each day-at-290-paat No. 2 and 4, LYSPHOUSY Gigo Street, (CORNER of TERHAUE),
THE WIKILE OF THE VALUABLE FURNITURE,
Comprising: DAWG-ROM SUITES UPHOLSTERED IN SADDLE-BA and FLUSH and SILKTAPESTRY, EASY CHAIKH, BEVELLED MIRRORS, VERY Fişe OneRRY LACQUERED SUBREN, SILK
HUGHES & HOUGH,
Auctioneers Hongkong, April 22, 2001.
Shanghai
Shangbai
886
PUBLIC AUCTION, THE Undoraigned will sell by Post
AUCTION, ON
WEDNESDAY,
the 24th April, 1301, m. 2.45 pm, at No. 2, KNUTSFORD TERRACE, Kowloon,
A QUANTITY OF HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, (Particulara from Cataloguo). TERMA-Cash on Delivery. On View on day of Sale.
**GEO. P. LAMMERT,
Auctioneer.
Hengkong, April 23, 1901.
THE
PUBLIC AUCTION.
jo, & o. §. 5. Co....... May 7, at noon. S. Francisco v. Japan. City of Peking ()... Facific Mail S. S. C. May 1, daylight. 3. Francisco v. Japan. America Maru (8) Togo Kieen Kaisha.... April 23, at noon. Shanghai
......Ballarat (8)....... P.&O. S. N. Co.......out April 27.
Subraon (a)........&O. N. Co.......Mar. 31, daylight. .....Elita Nossacks (s)....Fast Asiatic T. Co.,LfApril 23, st.4 p.m. S'pore, Calbo &B'bay Kagoshima Mara (s)... Nippon Yusen Kaislu. April Ef, at noon. D. Buskours, Buns & Co. Ajril 25, at 3 p.ni. S'pore, Ponnng &Cʻtha Lightning (4) Stow, Amoy &Fohow Anping huru (9) Mitsui Buseno Kaisha. April 24, daylight,-- Swatow, Apoy & Tfac Aknehi Mart (3) Mitsui Buesas Kaishe. May 1, daylight.
.......Mitani Bassan Kafsha April 28. Bratov, Amoy &Tou Daijin Maru (8) Tacoma (Wash.), &e... Olympia (8) . ............Dodwell & U», Limited April 26, at noon. Vancouver (B.C.), &c. Empress of India (6)... Canadian 13c R. Co. April 26, at room. Victoria & Vancouver. Tartar (8). D. E. Brown About May 1.
To-day's Advertisements geiles, Mr Drazkali ; from Singaporo, Mis
THE HONGKONG STEAM WATER
BOAT CO., LIMITED..
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
N INTERIM DIVIDEND of 19% per 889 Ansum (THIRTY CENT por use) for Six months from ist October, 1900, to 31st March, 1901, has been declared.
DIVIDEND WARRANTS will be issued and posted on and after THURSDAY, the
Undersigned has received instrue-
tions to Sell by PUBLIC AUCTION, on
SATURDAY,
the 27th April, 1901 at 2.45 p.m., at No. 3, LYBENGON VILLAS,' Howfoon, the Re- sidunce of W. G. Stackwoon, Esq..~~
A QUANTITY OF HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, *(Particulars from Catalogue.)
TERM-Cash on delivery.
On View from FRIDAY, 28th April, 1901.
GEO. P. LAMMENT,
Auctioneer.
Hongkong, April 22, 1901.
888
THE OSAKA SHOSEN KAISHA, LD. FOR TAMSUL, FLA SWATOW AND AMOY.
THE Company's Steamship----
DALJIN MARU, Captain T. Davey will he despatched for the above Turts on SUNDAY, the 28th
Inst.
For Freight or Passage, apply in
THE MITSUI BUSSAN KAISHA,
Agents.
Hongkong, April 22, 1901.
881
THE OSAKA 8HOSEN KAISHA, LTD.
UIDERED SCREENS, CIOSONNE VABES, BRONZES, Carpets, Rocs, Etc.. Etc.
FIRHLY CARVED MARINHORK SIDEBOARD FOR SWATOW, AMOY & TAIWANFOO, with VELLE MIRROR, MARINEUR Oven-
MANTELS, DINING Table, Morocco DINING TB Company's Steamship
work of the Corps during the pust year at Ranted by H. E. the Governor :-1, Jem particularly to the excellent record of 40 Company, complimenting Lieut. Undrubber assan, and B.I., 2, Sub. Alnoed woed upon its efficiency. He admitted Deon, H.K.§.E.R. A.; 3, Gowan Sami, 3rd Tas 0, & 0. Co.'s 5.5. Grelic, with the ENGRAVINGS, ELECTRO, GLASS B CROCK- the above ports on WEDNESDAY, the
taken by
M.L.I..
Oba Milo, Race (British Trump).-First prize, 225, 10; third, $5. Fre sentant by I.E. the Govenor:-1, Bands man Andrews, R. WF, 4mins 56 sec.; 2. Mas. Gan, Chiaboin; 3, Eem. Nord,
there wore a good thany dead heads in the Corps; but he trusted these would swit bo eliminated and their
their places Active volunteers. W
responded to Hen JJ. Keswick
This fast of The Quests, expressing his entis
Obstacle Face (all natives of India in faation that so many of the members of the Government employ)-Firat prize, 813; concern with which he was so intimately second, 68; third, Bi. Prosented by Bun. associated were also members of the Corps, OP. Chater:-1, Nullah Singh, B.K.S B. He then proceeded, at the request of the Shaik Gillmon, rd M.L.I.; 3, Chairman, to distribute the prizes won dur ing the past year, among the principal he ing the Potts Cup won outright by Sergt. Smillie and the Gubbay Challenge Cop won by Bombardier Shelbred, who holds it for a year. For his win. Bomb Shoolbred received a handsome grild badge. -
21
mong
A very adjoyable night was spent, the contributors to an impromptu prossop, Mir H. Hazsthouse, Sargh To gmmo Loing Capt. Forbas, List Uctor French, Sergt. Instructor Bliss,
pol Tirol, Guntars C. V
WMarshall, Collins &
At the clous, a hearty rate of thanks was corded to Ginner Marshall, who, as Hor Aceurotary, had so nhly organised the even Sug's omtertainment.
HONGKONG RIFLE ASSOCIATION.
·SHORT· KANGK CUF AND HPOONS, The attendance was rather below the
average ou Saturday, and the souring very much so. The light, and on uncertain ar wind garo considerablo trouble at 600 yards. Mr Cramer recorded his first win on this cur Becrea
Mr.J. CraNET, *QM. S, West, RE 30 31 20 Mr A. Mackohale, 31-29 20 Set Ins, Wake,30 133 26 Mr J. Pidgeon.ico 25 39 40 CM.S. Wallace, R,E. 20. 31.15 Mir F. Pennings 20 20 25
WEATHER REPORT
The following nuties is issued from
servatory
On the 2nd at 11:54. The barna
hastisen alightly-outhe
Treasure reinsins low user: Cer
and gmdients continua slight for S
6: winds on the coast, and in the N
Shaik Kullo, 22nd B.I.
SECOND DAY.
AMERICAN MAIL dated San Frans
of the 30th March, toft Yokohaza on Saturday, the 27:1 April, at kaylight, and may be expected here in or about Monding, the 29th April,
The lupurial Gorman Mail 8.5. Prettren, Carrying the German Mails with dates fram Berlin of sho 1st April, left Co Jumbo on Frisby afternoon, the 19th April, and may be expected here an or about Wednesday, the 1st May. Tho T. K. K. 8.5. Hongkong Maru, with mail &, left San Francisco for this port ria Honolulu, Yakolatua, Inland Sca, Kobe, Nagasaki and Shanghai, on the 9th April.
"High Jamp (British Troops).-First prizo, 815; aceond, 810; Unrd, $5. Pre- seated by Soldiers Cluu:-1, Baudvamu Gregory. R.W.F., St. ; 2, Gun. Me Cano, R.G.A., Sft. H.; 3, Bon. Frost, The C. P. R. Co.'s 5.8. Empress of Japan
Sites
left. Vancouver on Monday, 15th April for Hongkong, via the usual Japanese ports of call.
The P. M. S. 5. Ching, with mails &c., left San Franciscus for this port via Hono- Lulu, Yokoham, Juled Sas, Kobe, Nagasaki and Shanghai on the 17th April.
Room Suit, BoeKCASES, BRASS FENDERS, CRY WAKE. CUTLERY, CANTON BLACKWoon Tables and STOOLS; LACK CURTAINS, Etc.,
Etd.
DOUBLE BRASS and TEAK BEDSTEADS, FINRLY CARVED MARINECSK WARDE BES with GLASS DOORS, SEVERAL MARIE-Tor Borsanx and WAISESTANDS, TOLLET CROCKERY, BE LINES, Et, Etc.
BATH ROOM and PANTOY REQUISITES.
And
4 COTTAGE PLANOS in excellent COLLARD and COLLARD, condition (by BACHALS, and RONHILLT),
I MINER'S SAake,
1 SILVER MOUNTED DURING CASE (MACIN and WEB).
On View from TUESDAY, the 23rd
Inst.
Catalogues will be inued. Tema-Cash on delivery.
$43
Foros)First prize, $15 second 810)
220 Yards Race (members of Police third, 85. Presented by Soldiers' Club :- I LO Cast 2 PC. Googe. Two ran
150 Yards Race (for Indian Native Troops of 12 years' service and apwards; one yard for each year above minimum). First prize $8, Becond,. &; third, $4, Presented by Hon, C. P. Chater:-1, Faizali Khan, 22nd B.L.; 2, Gunds The N. Y. K. 8., Shingno Mars loft Sir-doors, or, to Seil by
Singh 2, Bujan Singh, Siege Train, Bullock Est.
Final Hurdle Roco (British troops). First prize, $15; second, 810; third, $5. Presented by Soliere Clah:-1, Sor. Wala, 19 Mack,2, Cur. Griffiths; 3. Cor. Tomboson, R.W.F
Long Jump (British Troops), First preo, 816; esond, 810; third, 55. Fr. sented by Sildion Club:-1, Bandsman Greaty, & Gin, McCann, & Sor Ruth.
Bullock Riding First prizo, $5.; second, 3 third, 82-Presented by W. Poate. Esq1, I N. Dayran ; Dove, | Maikry; 3, Goolan Mabommel
Puting the Shot (Petish Troops). First prize, S15 second, 10; third, $o. Presantor by Soldiery Club:-1, Sar. Kath 25ft 7in. 2 Bor. McMurray, 3, Con Grifiths. Slot weighed 1ffbe,
Oas Mile Race (open to Europeans) — first priza, $25 second, 510; third, 85. Presented by Soldiers' Club; -1. Baniscun Andrews, Sain. aseca; 2. Con Sheehan, Naral Yard, Beni. Curmu
Dibal Tug of War (Native Troops).~~
Manners Expected.
gapore for this port on the 18th April, and is expected to arrive here on the afternoon of 23rd April. Thos.s. Bestern left Purt Darwin for this
port via Manils on 15th April, and is due hero on or about 27th April.
The Cul.&O. 8. S. Co.'s R. Carlide City left San Diego on 25th March, for Japs and Hongkong.
The P.&O. 8. N. Co.'s un. Tenkit left Bombay for this port on the 10th April.
The es. Polurstjerne from Japan, China and Hongkong arrived at New York on the 14th April.-
The N. P. Co.'s 5.3, Braemar sailed from Tara on the 16th April, for Vladi- vostock.
GEO. P. LAMMERT,
Auctioneer. Hongkong, April 17, 1901.
PUBLIC AUCTION. THE Codersigned has received instrne. Public Auction,
EPIL
SATURDAY,
the 27th April, 1001, at 2.30 P.M., at his Residence, No. 3, Seymour Road,
THE WHOLE OF IS HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE
Comprising
DRAWING ROOM SUITE, OVER MANTELA, CURIOS and ORNAMENTS. A Fine Selection of OIE PAINTINGS, PRINTS and WATER COLOURS, by Chapman, Hall and others.
BOOKS: CHAS. DICKENS' WORKS, DINING TABLE, English rado, MA. The N. P. Co's e.s. Caushiet sailed from HOGANYSIDEBOARD, Marinlark-ware
Yokohama for. Hongkong, on the l41A | DINNER WAGGON, April.
DINNER and DESSENT SETS, GLASS and PLATED WARE.
The NP. Cu.'s as. Ficturist sailed from Taconia, for Japan and Hongkong en the 13th April
Latest Advice. Fred of $35 Presented by H. E. Major The H. A. L, stemor Segaria, from Ham- burg, left Singapore fur this port on
General Chiscagno Won by H.K.S.B.K.A. Throwing the Hammer. First prize, 15 sebou, 810, third, 85. Trosented thay Soldiers Club Gun Jinergan, The Siege Train, 81 ft32. Sar. Ruth; 3. Bors.
Khud (ravine); Race First prize $13; sooood; 28', thin, 54, Presented by Sir Thomas Vapor, Ke Binjai; 2, Naranai Misgh, Shail Namen (all 22nd
of the China Fra Forecast, minders Betion font pegging pen to tears of
wida, aliuwery-
Ar one of the WAY
Hongkong resid four British officers Franta) au Frimented by Hon. Soo,
Captain Loring's Atel
Glasgow Rotan Caibidig print
akes great interest in the
flock engaged at t
#them on tur u
man, but
and then
your tirrenos
price
rds Bace Hoogkang Volunteer -ray prize = $11, neend $10; Lafed 85- Eresented of Buldiers Club
Gallery 35 3600*2, H. Gidley. Twe
ou Bullocks--First prize, So third, $2. Presoto by Lieut. logo, team beat
ebird 10
BRASS MOUNTED DOUBLE IKON BEDSTEADS, IRON COT and CRADLE. Double and Single WARDROBES with GLASS DOOR. MARBLE TOP BUREAU with GLASS, and MARBLE TOP WASH- STAND.
AKASHI MARU, Captain K. Sunzuxz, will be despatched for
1st May, at Daylight.
819
For Freight or Pasange, apply to
MITSUI BÚSSAN KAISHA,
Agonise" Hongkong, April 17, 1901.
NOTICE.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARYTIMES.
• PAQUEBOTS POSTE FRANCAIS.
SAIGON,
STEAM FOR SINGAPORE,
BATAVIA,
COLOMBO, FONDICHERRY, MADRAS, CALCUTTA, DJIBOUTI, EGYPT, MARSEILLES, MEDITERRANEAN AND BLACK SEA PORTS, LONDON,
HAVRE, BORDEAUX ; PORTS OF BRAZIL & RIVER PLATE.
MONDAY, the 6th May, at
ALMO
25th Instant,
The TRANSFER BOOKS will be CLOSED for Registration of Shares from the 24th to the 27th Instant, both days inclusivo.
By Order,
J. W. KEW,
Manager. Hongkong, April 22, 1901. 885
SHIPPING.
ARNIVALS.
April 20. Cheang Chew, British steamer, 1,213, Frampton, Penang April 11, via Singapore 14, General.-CHINESE.
Yale Mart, Japanesu steamer, B54, J. Hatteri, Chufoo via Amoy April 13, Gen cral,-MITSUI BUSHAN KAISTA.
April 21.
Saith; from Saigon, Mr Bompard, and Mrs O. Koma. For Koho: from Marseilles, Mr Horada; from Colondo, Mr Bethna from Singapore, Mr Hasan, and Mis Omcoco. Fu Yokohama from Marseilles, Mr and Mrs Marty and childt. Mr and Mrs Merechi, Messrs Hawakita, Invonae, Jousselm and Mustralot.
Yokohama, Me and Mrs Woolley and four Per Oceanita, for Hongkong: from children, Messe Jabot and Bertran and daughter; from Shanghai, Mr and Mrs. Pilkington, A. Bewley, Mrs Lambton, insson, Me and Mrs Danne, Messrs H. Monary Witmuss, B. Burgoyne, Ross Tay. or, Mr and Mrs Frankes, Musara Evenburg, and Parr. For Saigen: from Shanghai, E. Tapia, Cothen, R. Lugue, Yoins, Gomos Mr Sandell: For Singaporn: from Shang. bai, Mrs Anchant, Mrs Vincer, and Mr. E. Hamash. Far Columb: from Yoko hana, Mr Adal. For Port Said: from Shanghai. Mrs Edelusi, and Mrs Prichain.. For Marseilles from Tokohsina, Mr sud Ira Tisiro from Shanghai, Messis P. d'Earollat, A. Fraser, Miss F. Hiculae, Mra Renault, aul Mrs Yarin.
DEPARTED.
For Indus from Hongkong: for Shang- Mere 11. Ziegler, 8. To Yat, and F. Williams, Mr T. Allomas and chit; fur Yokohama, Mr and Mrs J. B. Coulson, Fire G Abella. Messrs D. Ruch, A. Adal, M. Hackin, and N. Bushing,
Per Oceanien. from Hongkong for Saigon, Meyers W. Hewat, Lawler, Reople- Yang, British steamer, 1,128, P. R.ger, L. Dassalata, E. Lustere, D. Cozman, Rolfe, Manila April 18, General.-JANE, and Rigal; for Singapore, Mr M. River; MATHESON & Co.
for Marsoilley Mesars H. Lawlose, A. Millar, F. M. Tilly, J. Collingwood, J. M. Evans, Rers. Vollencare, Gandu, For- raud, and Beal.
Chura, German steamer, 075, A. Hansen, Pakhoá April 18, and Hailrow 2, General. -JEESEN & Co.
Indus, French ateamer, 2,330, Rignier, Marsoilles March 23, and Saigon April 18, Mail and General.—ERIES MARL TIMES.
Oceanien, Franch str.. 2,081, Schraitz, Yokoham and Shanghai April 18. Mails and General.-MESSAGELIES B1ARITIMES.
Faisang, British sir, from Canion. Fushan, British str., frym Canton.
April 29.
Hawa, German str., 1,250, F. Ziegler, Saigon April 17, Ries.-WING Woo.
Bichraond Castle, British Sr., 2,208, P. Watson, Japan and Shanghai April 18, General-DowWELL & Co., Ln.
Macduff, British steamer, 1,882, Robert Glegg, Moji April 17, Coal-DonwELL &
Benvoirlich, British steamer, 2,165, R. W. Thiumson, London via Singapore April 10, Gopéral.-GIUE, LAVINGSTON & CO.
Tetarios, German str., 1,576, T. Deslor, | Java April 14, Sugar.-SiExsan & Co.
DEPARTURES.
April 20. Luzon, for Fort Townsend.
April 21. Ceylan, for Shanghai. Giscia, for Yokohama, Charles Rogier, for Bangkok, Macettening for Shanghai. Skarp, for Bangkok. Chiyes, for Canton.
10 in the Company's Stimmship YARRA, Captain NEGRE, with MAILS, PASSENGERS, SPRUK, and CARGO, will leave this Tour for MARSEILLES, Muadzuru Maru, for Swatow. Via Ports of Call, WITHOUT TRANSHIPMENT. Hoitan, for Swatow,
Cango and Specie will be registered for Obi, for Muji. London as well as for Marseilles, and at
opted in transit ihrough Marseilles for the hai. principal Places of Europe.
Shipping Orders will be granted till Noon, Cargo will be received on board until 4 p... Specio and Farcels until 3 p.. on the 5th May. (Parcels are not to be sent on land; they must be luft at the Agency's Office).
Coufonts and value of Packages are.ro. quired.
For further particulars, apply at the Company's Office.
G. DE CHAPEAUX, Agent. Longkong, April 22, 1901.
881
STEAMSHIP INDUS COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERLES MARITIMES.
TN
Calion, British hospital ship, lor Shang-|
April 29.
Oceanien, for Europe, &c. Indus, for Shanghai
ingunn I, for Amoy. Yeratora Americni genbest. for Manila. Lizunk, British gunboat, for Hoihow. Taisung, for Shanghai. Cheang Chew, for Amoy.
CLEARED.
Eu, for Bangkok. Madgascar, for Portland, Or. Nanyang, for Chefoo.
PASSENGERS.
ARKIVED.
SHIPPING REPORTS, The British steamer Yuzushing reports: Light variable winds and fine clear weather, Entonch sea.
The British steamer Richmond Castle re. ports: Moderate to light variable winds, smoothies and thick hazy weather the whole distance, intervals of denso fog in Formosa Strait.
The British steanor Bensoirtich reports Light nive and enku and fine throughout.
POST OFFICE NOTICES. MAILS will closu :- For CANTON.-
Per Hantone, at 7.80a.m., on Tuesday,
the 23rd April.
For
HOTHOW & HAIPHONG, ---
Per Hanvi, at 9 am, on Tuesday, tho
23rd April......
For MOJI, KOBE & TOKOHAMA,——
Per Hiroshima Maru, at 10 am, on
Turelay, the 23rd April,
For SHANGHAL.---
For Fashion, at 1 pm, on Tuesday, 10
23rd April.
Per Sechuca, at 4 p.m., on Wednesday,
the 24th April.
For SINGAPORE.—
Per Marie Jeboen, at 2 p.m., on Tuesday,
the 23rd April.
For MANILA. –
Per Richmond Castic, nt 2 p.m., on Tues-
day, the 23rd April.
For AMOY & MANILA.—
Per Fuensang, at 3 p.m., on Tuesday,
the 23rd April.
For CHINKIANG & WUHU
Per Hsieh Ho, at 3 pm on Tuos ixy,
the 23rd April.
For MANILA, PORTDARWIN, THURS- DAY ISLAND, COOKTOWN, CAIRNS, TOWNSVILLE, BRIS, BANE, SYDNEY & MELBOURNE. Per Tainan, at 4p.m., on Tuesday, the
23rd April.
For SWATDW, AMOY & FOOCHOW, For Anping Maru, at pm, on Tues
day, the 23rd April..
For SHANGHAL-
Per Flandria, at 3 pin.. on Wednesday,
the 24th April.
For SINGAPORE, PENANG & CAL
OUTTA
Por Lightning, at 2 pm, on Thursday; --
the 25th April.
Per Cheang Chew, from Singapore, 206 MAILS BY THE IMP, JAPANEBU PACKEL, Chinese.
The Irop Japanese Packet Amerion Moru will be despatched on TUESDAY. the 23rd
April,
with Mails, for Shanghai, Japan, San Francisco, the United States, Canada, Honolulu, Peru, ko., which will be closed at follows Registration at 10a.m.
Per Yuensang, from Manila. Lt. Coulr, H.C. Gacing, De Wagner, Messen H. A. NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
Polen, J. & McDafoe, D. S. Bradford, F. connection with above Stemmer are Newnan, E. Grow, A. Argosio, A. Rolling. One METAL FRAME COTTAGE that their Cook Fahim, Mr and Mrs. A. B. Castro, Mr and Valuables, are being landed and stored at burgh, Mrs R. M. Thornburgh and child, it ink into the Godowns of the Host Me Meetron, The Mimes Evans, Mry G. KONG, KORZOON WHARY & Gum Co. Tryon, A. H. Reod, F. Ruby, J. Longstreet, Messrs B. Barbiah, A... Gordon, PANY, LTT. st. Kowloon, whenen la Fonom, G. Boss, J. Burns, V. Raspiglor may be obtained immediately after landings. Kigace, J. Shiyoms, A. Sima,
Optional Dargo will be forwarded on unless intimation is received from the Com Michidna, N. Batam, Tabiro, and 78 Chi- signees before 5p m., 7G-DAY, the 21st
the 20th April, and may be expecto PIANO, by Collard and Collard, in First with the exceptions of Opium, Treasure and Mrs J. Finkelstein. Mrs T. T. Thorn-
here on crabout the 3th April."
..Kunsany, from Caleutts, and the Casa condition Straits, Telt Singapore for this port mu Friday, 19th April, at 5 p.. The N. Y. K. Kogashipu Meru loft Shimeunscki for this port on. Risk April, and is expected to arrive here; Con the 25th April.
One PERAMBULATOR, One GENTS." HOWE'S BICYCLE, O COOKING RANGI
A few PLANTS in POTS.
Camingues will be issued and the whole to Tho NY K. 58. Yawalu bars leit be on view on and after Thursday, the 25th
Nagasaki for this port on the alter-instant.
Sec.
nom of 20th April and is expected TERMS OF SALE-As Customary
to arrive here or the morning of 24th
April The P. & 0.0's. Halloarut, with the ENGLISH MAIL of 28th March, loft 8in- gapore in Sanday, the 21st April, at Boob, and may be expected here.as or About Friday, the 28th April. This Pasket brings replies to letters despatched from Hongkong on 25th Feb.
The TM 5. 6. Oity of Peking, with malle de left Shanghai for this port an April ind, at 10 am.
V. I REMEDIOS, Auctionser Hongkong, April 19, 10/1-";
THE BACK DOOR.
871
TIE-Series of Articles entitled THE
BACK DOOR”...”" which ̧'appeared
in the China fad, Ive been reprinted, and may be obtained in Pamphlet form
81.
PRICE
Inst., requesting it to be landed here.
Bills of Laling will be countersigned by
Per Clara, from Pakhei, &c., 60 Chinese. Per Indus, for Hongkong from Mar, Consul General Rocher, Mr Marty, the Undersigned. Goods ronwining voelsim-end Mrs Fisyelle, 2 children and edufter MONDAY, the 20th Inst, at Noon,
before the 29th Inst., or they will not bo recognized,
will be subject treat and bling bargo, amak from Singapore, Mr and Mrs Black- well and child, and Mr Fillie; from Batavia, AR Clairas must be sent in to me on or
Messre G. and J. Diedali; from Saigon, Mrs de Bluie, Mr Ferries, and 30 Chinesa. For Shanghai from Marseilles, Messrs Luglaiza, Colney, Ponit, Ricnnol, Forest, Bernard, Butler, Coerver, Kolte, Fotorson, Frenette, Ivergensen, and Goush; from Saez, Mr Settagarh from Singspart Ble Joseph; from Saigon, Meeste Heron 282 and Exury. For Noganaki frum" ~Bar--
Al Damaged Packages w/ be examined on MOSHAT, the 29th, Inst., a_3_p.me
No Fire Inanranco has been effected.
G. DE CHAMPEAUX
gend
Hangkong, April 21, 1901-
to
1
Registration, with istu fos of 10 cents, up
10:45 au
Letters, 11 a.ID.
(Supplementary Mail on boned up to the
time fixed for the departare of the Mail Extra Podage 10 cents.)
Temperatura..
(Taken at Messrs Falconer & Co
·Premises, Queen's Hood,r HONGKONG, April 22, 1901; BABONETER 29,87
"Do."
29.795
THERMOMITER-M
Do
Da
1.FM
4 P.M. “2477
**
80
81
De (Wah bulb) 9 1.31.. 77 17. 77 Do
Do Maximum
De Mielmen overnight që