CHOICE.

Amontillado Sherry

$1600 per dozen.

H. PRICE, & CO.,

12, Queen's Road.

No. 12,713

The China Mail.

MACEWEN FRICKEL & CO..

SHIPPING AND FORWARDING DEPARTMENT.

LISEED

1 B

க.

日五初月---十年外發

HONGKONG, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1903.

湖三十月二十年三界百九千一英

Business Notices.

Removal

20th Dec.

To England...

To France

28th "

To Germany

21st

27

To Italy.

21st

O

W. S. BAILEY &

CO.,

To United States via San

18tlı

11

Francisco...

CHINA PARCEL EXPRESS.

SHIPPING DATES.

Business Notices.

To United States via Suez Canal 20th

To India

To South Africa...

11

20th

11

20th

11

To Australia and New Zealand 28th 18th To Canada...

Estimates for Freight and free delivery charges upon receipt of Cubic Contents and Weight.

DELIVERY ANYWHERE. OFFICE -3 DUDDELL STREET. Hongkong, December 17, 1903.

TWO

board.

Wanted.

WANTED.

2047

Friends to Share LARGE BEDROOM

No. 20, Connaught Road,

Central

(Opposite Douglas Wharf),

HONGKONG.

HONGKONG, CANTON, MACAO

Fine Old FRUITY-

-

PORT

$17.00 per dozen,

458

H. PRICE & CO.,

12, Queen's Road.

PRICE, $8.00 Per Month

Business Notices.

BELL'S ASBESTOS EASTERN AGENCY, LIMITED, GREEN ISLAND CEMENT CO.,L

(SOLE AGENTS FOR BELL'S ASBESTOS CỔ., LTD., LONDON).

Portland Cement

Bell's Asbostos 'Dagger,' 'Demon,' and other well known packings for Piston In casks of 375 lbs net, $4.75 per cast, ex Factory. Reds, etc., suitable for highest pressures, Pump Packings, Jointing Material, As- bestos Cloth, Tape, and Boiler Door Joints, matallic or non-metallic-Rubber and Vegatable Fibre Valves for Air and Circulating Pumps. Gauge Glasses, Packing rings of Asbestos, Rubber and Woolite.

Bell's Asbestos Non-conducting Composition for covering Boilers, Steam Pipes, etc. (only best quality kept). Boilers covered with Boll's Composition repay expense of covering in a few months by saving of fuel. Estimates given for Covering Boilers, etc.

Bell's Asbestos Expansion Tape, Millboard, Insertions, and Rope. Bell's Asbestos Special Engine Oil-unsurpassed for Marino Engines. A large Stook of Engine and Cylinder Oils always in hand.

Eoll's Asbestolino-a Solid Lubricant, clear and efficient-1 lb. is equal to from 2 to 4 gallons of oil.

Bella Boiler Preservativo speedily removes existing scale and provente corrosion— does not injura the plites.

Asbestos Packed Cocks, Stop Valves, and Gauge Columns. Steam Gauges and othor engineers' requiḍtes always in stock, Lists and Prices on application

BRADLEY & CO., Managers,

Hongkong.

OFFICE, & DLs Vœux RoaD, opposite King Edward Hotel entrance.

in Knutsford Terrace, with or without AND WEST RIVER STEAMERS. LANE CRAWFORD & C

Address—

'Y.,'

Care of CHINA MAIL' Office. Hongkong, December 15, 1993.

Intimations.

CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS.

2632

N accordance with the provisions of Ordinance No. 6 of 1875, the Exchange Banks will be CLOSED for the transac ion of Public Business on FRIDAY and SATURDAY, the 25th and 26th instant respectively.

2577

Hongkong, December 22, 1903, CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY EXCURSIONS TO MACAO,

THE

THE Favourite Passengor Steamer

WING CHAI

Will run Special Trips to Macao on the 28TH, 27TH and 28TH DECEMBER, leaving her Wharf in Hongkong at 9.30 .x. machi day and Macao at 7.30 P.M., arriving Hong- kong about 11 P.M.

FARE-Return Ticket, available for 3 days, $3.00.

The Steamer will also run on Christmag Day leaving Hongkong at 8.30 A.M. and Macao at 2 P.M.

JOINT SERVICE OF THE HONGKONG, CANTON AND MACAO STEAMBOAT CO., LTD., AND THE CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY, LTD. Hongkong-Canton Line.

5.2. HONAM, 2.363 tons, Captain H. D. Jones.

8. POWAN, 2,338 tons, Captain G. F. Morrison, R.N.R.

8.8, FATSHAN, 2,200 tons, Captain A. W. Dizon,

8.8. HANKOW, 3,073 tons, Captain O. V. Lloyd. 9.5. KINSHAN, 2,800 tons, Captain J. J. Lossius. Departures from HONGKONG to CANTON daily at 83.m. (Sunday Excepted), and at

5.30 p.m. (Saturday Excepted). Departures from CANTON to HONGKONG daily at 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. (Sunday excopted). These Steamers, carrying is Majesty's Mails, are the largest and fastest on the River. Special attention is drawn to their Superior Saloon and Cabin accommodation.

SERVICE OF THE: HONGKONG. CANTON AND MACAO STEAMBOAT CO, LED.

Hongkong-Macao Line.

5.8. HEUNGSHAN, 1,998 tona. Captain W. E. Clarko. Departures from Hongkong to Macao daily at 2 p-Sunday excepted.

from Mack to Hongkong daily at. S & m}

Do.

Canton-Macao Line.

86. LUNGSHAN, 219 tons, Captain T. Hamlin,

This steamor leares Canton for Macao every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at about 7,30 a.m.; and leaves Macao for Canton every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at about 7.30 a.m. MING ON & CO.

2511!

Hongkong, December 16, 1903.

MADAME FLINT & CO.

LA MODE DE PAZIR.

MILLINERY and DRESSMAKING.

CONNAUGHT HOTEL, Rooms 4 and 5.

Hongkong. September 16, 1903.

1301

ZETLAND HOUSE, No. 10, Quers'S ROAD CENTRAL.

SUPERIOR ACCOMMODATION.

Moderate Charges.

MRS. WATLING,

Proprietress.

Hongkong, January 14, 1903.

96

PURE LINSEED OIL

Awarded Bronze Medal at the Paris Exhibition, 1900.

JOINT SERVICE OF THE H.K., C. AND MACAO STEAMBOAT CO., LTD,, THE CHINA NAVIGA- TION COMPANY, LID., AND THE INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LTD.

Canton-Wuchow Line.

5.8, SAINAM, 588 tonn, Captain B, Branch.

9.8. NANNING, 569 tons, Captain C. Burebart. 8.8. TAK HING, 618 tons, Captain K. D. Thomas.

Departures from Canton and Wuchow about five times every week. Round trips tako about five days. These vessels have Superior Obin Accommodation and aro lighted throughout by electricity.

Further particulars may be obtained at the Office of the

18

HONGKONG CANTON & MACAO STEAMBOAT CO." LD.,

18, Bank Buildings, Queen's Road Central, opposite the Hongkong Hocel,

Or of BUTTERFIELD 481 SWIRE,

Agents, CHINA NAVIGATION CO., LTD.

C. WESTERMANN,

CHRISTMAS and

NEW-YEAR GOODS

XMAS TOYS and GIFTS. FANCY LEATHER GUJDS in Great VARIETY,

ELECTRO-PLATED WARE. PHOTO FRAMES.

MEERSCHAUM PIPES AND CIGAR HOLDERS.

HUNTLEY AND PALMER'S

XMAS AND GENOA CAKES.

CROSSE AND BLACKWELL'S -

In bags of 250 lbs net, $2.85 per bag, ox Factory.

FACTORIES-HONGKONG AND MACAO

Glazed Stoneware, Drain Pipes and Fittings, Gla Paving Bricks and Tiles, Fizo Brieka and Fire Olm

FIRE CLAY WORKS.-DEEP WATER BAY HONGKONG,

For further particulars, apply to

GENERAL MANAGERS

*UP

Shewan, Tomes & Co., VICTORIA DISPENSARY.

for

Dakin's Aniseed and Licorice Cough Balsam Coughs, Colds, Hoarseness, and Soreness of the Chest Price 50 cents and £1.00.

CRUICKSHANK'S COUGH REMEDY,

A valuable remedy for Influenza, Colds, Bronchitis, Asthma, and all Diseases of the Chest and Lungs-Price $1.00 per Bottle.

THE

HONGKONG

A FIRST-CLASS HOTEL IN EVERY RESPECT.

HOTEL.

WELL FURNISHED THROUGHOUT, BEST QUALITY PROVISIONS AND LIQUORS. EUROPEAN CHEF.

XMAS PUDDINGS ! ! ! FILBERTS, BRAZILS, ALMONDS, BARCELONAS, EVERY COMFORT FOR VISITORS. PRICES MODERATE.

ELVAS PLUMS, CARLSBAD PLUMS.

FIG 3. FIG 3.

FIGS.

CADBURY'S SELECTED CHOCOLATES.

CHOICE SWEETS and CONFECTIONERY.

MUSCATELS, ALMONDS, METZ FRUITS. SULTANAS, CURRANTS, RAISINS.

TOM SMITH'S, and CALEY'S CRACKERS.

GORGONZOLA, STILTON, and McLAREN'S

CHEESE. SELECTED YORK HAMS. DOLLS! TOYS! DOLLS!

LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.

PIANO AND ORGAN BUILDER. Hongkong, December 7, 1903.

Gold Medal at the Indian Industrial TUNING and RBPAIRING GLORIANS PIANOS of any Size and Construc-

MANUFACTURED BY

1901.

THE GOURPORE CO. LD.,

CALCUTTA,

Contractors to the Military and Public Works Departments, State Railways, and all large Consumers -

throughout India, the East, and the Colonies.

W. R. LOXLEY & CO,

Sole Agents,

HONOKONO, Cable Address 'LoXLEY,' Hongkong. Hongkong, July 22, 1903.

THE POPULAR

SCOTCH

IS

1519

BLACK & WHITE

SCOTCH WHISKY

པས་ཏག་ཏུ

THESE CUNKINS

JAMES BUCHANAN & CO.

SCOTCH WHISKY DISTILLERS. By Appointment to

EM. THE KING

and

SSH the PRINCE of WALES

Supplied at all the eading CrA BS and HOTELS, and to be obtained from LANE, ORAWFORD & Co., Queen's Road Central

tion; also, all Kinds of Musical Instruments. PIANO TUNING, 12 TIMES

**

ONCE

$2.00 Each Tino. 83.00 81.00

""

ALWAYS ON HAND A.LARGE STOCK OF NEW MUSIC,

A Largo Stock of all Kinds of Musical Instruments of the best Gorman Firms will arrive early next month.

Hongkong, December 8, 1903.

THOMAS P. HALL,

C Westermann,

FOR DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COX., OR many years Master in the Service

LTD., has the honour to inform the Ship- ping and Mercantile Community that he has this Day established himself as a MARINE SURVEYOR.

T. P. HALL,

1, Prince's Building, 3rd Floor.

Telephone 418.

Hongkong, August 24, 1993,

All over the world

the wonderful stimulating and sustaining properties of Bovril are known and valued. Some of the greatest scientists of the age have publicly recom- mended the use of Bovril. In Great Britain alone Bovril is regularly used in over 1,400 Hospitals and similar institutions. Bovril is without a peer.

BOYRIL

9, BEACONSFIELD ARCADE.

2464

CHEE WING & CO., § 292, LEE YUEN STREET (WEST)

HONGKONG.

DEALERS IN

All Sorts of JOPPER, BRASS, STEEL

IRON WARE, &c.

STEEL GIRDERS and TEES,

1647 CORRUGATED IRON, PIG IRON, &c.,

Suitable for .

To be obtained at all STORES, CHEMISTS,

China HOTELS, &c., throughout Hongkong, and Japan.

SHIP, ENGINEERS AND HOUSE BUILDERS.

Hongkong, May 29, 1900,

1227

WILLIAM MACLEOD, D.D.S.,

DENTIST..

11 & 12, BEACONSFIELD ARUADE. Hongkong, September 22, 1903. 1758

KING EDWARD

HOTEL

A HIGH-CLASS PRIVATE

HOTEL.

Ladies Afternoon Tea Rooms.

Private Bar and Billiard Rooms.

Hot and Cold Water throughout.

Electrically Lighted. Electric Fans (if required). Electric Passenger Elevator to such Floor. Table D'Hote at Soparate Tables, For terms, &c., apply to the

MANAGER.

Hongkong June 10, 1902,

192

Cutler, Palmer & Co.,

LONDON

(Wine Shippers to China; since 1815), Have always Stocks of their well-known Brands wh

SIEMSSEN & CO. 14 Boogkong, 15th July, 1901,

CHAMPAGNES

+

FROM

CHARLES HEIDSIEOK

|PURVEYOR TO HIS MAJESTY KING EDWARD

SIEMSSEN & CO.,

SOLE AGENTS FOR CHINA AND JAPAJ

TO LET.

IMMEDIATE POSSESSION,

5 SPACIOUS OFFICES, 1st Floor, WATKINS' BUILDING.

QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL.

Rental $70.00 Per Month. Apply to

WATKINS LIMITED.

Chemists.

TANG YUEN,

FIRST-CLASS BOARD & RESIDENCE.

'ST. GEORGES. HOUSE,'

2 & 4, KENNEDY ROAD.

AND TOWER HOUSE, KENNEDY ROAD. IXCELLENT TABLE. Every home

Enfort. Wellfurnished rostis facing

the harbour,

For terms, apply to

May G. SACHSE,

St. George House.

1989 Hongkong, July 15, 1993.

OARDING ESTABLISHMENT.

Blondid View of Harbour.

No. 18, MACDONNELL ROAD. Under European Management.

Apply at the House,

ór

Að FATRALL & CO., Opposite Hongkong Hotel. Hongkong, June 10, 1903.

97

The Peak Hotel

2190

Admirably Situated--Sheltered from the North-East Monsoon and Open * *

South-West Monsoon.

A COVERED GANGWAY LEADS FROM THE TRAMWAY TERMIND;

Telephone No. 29,

INTO THE HOTEL. 89. Telegraphic Address:-PEACEVOL

Town Office, 1, Doddell STREE,

CONNAUGHT HOUSE HOTEL,

QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL.

A FIRST CLASS HOTEL, SITUATED NEAR THE BANKS AND PRINCIPA) - OFFICES. EXCELLENT CUISINE AND WINES.

Large and Lofty Rooms Elegantly Furnished. Hydraulic Elevato Hot and Cold Water throughout. Special Rates for Tourists. Launch Service for Guests.

-For Terus, apply

THE MANAGER.

34

MAC LAREN'S

CANADIAN CHEESE

In Jars (Medium and Small) Wholesale and Retail from

LANE, CRAWFORD & CO., Hongkong, May 6, 1903.

SOLE AGENTS.

983

FAIRALL & CO.

#IGH-CLASS DRESSMAKERS, MILLINERS AND DRAPERS,

'ARE NOW SHOWING

Robes, Nets, and Trimmings of Sequin, in Black, Silver, and Colored. Crepe de Chines and Mousseline Voiles (the latest for Ball Gowns); Flowers in Garlands and Trails for Evening Wear.

· A LARGE SELECTION OF BROCADED SILK SUITABLE FOR EVENING CLOAKS AND COATS.

Hongkong, November 16, 1903.

W. BREWER &

QUEEN'S ROĄD.

CO.,

CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR PRESENTS.

1650

|NEW VOLUMES-Boys' and Girls' Annual, Young England, Little Folks, Chatterbor, Nester's Annual, &c.

A LARGE STOCK OF BOOKS SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES. Pocket Books, Lotter Cases, Cigar Cases, Cigarette Cases, Writing Cases, Albude and Leather Goods of all kinds.

MANY OTHER GOODS SUITABLE FOR PRESENTS.

CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR CARDS.

CALDBECK MACGREGOR & CO.

Telophone No. 75.

Wine and Spirit Merchants.

15, QUEENS ROAD,

HONGKONG.

LONDON-RANGOON STREET, CRUTCHED FRIARS.

GLASGOW-ST ENOOH'S SQUARE.

SHANGHAI-FOOCHOW ROAD.

SINGAPORE-RAFFLES' QUAY.

Hongkong, December 11, 1903.

Intimations.

Milkmaid

CONDENSED MILK

MILKMAID BRA

SWISSCONDENSED!

CIAM, EWITZERLAN

BRAND

Milk

Guaranteed

Full Cream.

Largest Sale in the World.

TRADE MARK.

G. FALCONER & Co.,

WATCH-MAKERS AND JEWELLERS

NEW SELECTIONS

OF

DIAMOND JEWELLERY AND ENGLISH SILVER WARE, HIGH-CLASS GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES. LARGE ASSORTMENT OF SPECTACLES. PINCE NEZ AND EYE PRESERVES.

4. FALCONER & Co. ARE AGENTS FOR ROSS'S FAMOUS TELESCOPES AND BINOCULARS, LORD KELVIN'S NAUTICAL INSTRUMENTS. ADMIRALTY CHARTS AND BOOKS,

شه

EASTMAN'S KODAKS AND FILMS.

Intimations.

-- NOTICE.

THE CHINA MAIL.

MEETING of HIS MAJESTY'S JUSTICES of the PEACE will he held at the MAGISTRACY at 2.15 p.m., on TUESDAY, the 29th December, 1903, for the purpose of considering the follow. ing application:-

64. QUEEN'S ROAD.

M. MUMEYA,

JAPANESE ARTISTI, ANDE PHOTOGRAPHE

ENLARGEMENTS ON BROMIDE, PAPER

AND FINISHED IN ORAYON

ALL KINDS OF WORK DONE FOR AMATEURS. Sa QUEEN'S ROAD OENTRAL.

JAPAN

MITSUI BUSSAN

(MITSUI & CO.)

COALS.

KAISHA

From one JAMES D. M. CAMERON for the transfer of his Publican's Licence to sell and retail intoxicating liquor on the premises situated at Nos. 40 to 44; Elgin Rond, Kowloon, unler the Sign of the Occidental Hotel, to one RUDOLF MAT

THAEY.

T. SERCOMBE SMITH,

Police Magistrate. Magistracy,

Hongkong, December 17, 1903.

2 23

HEAD OFFICE:-1, SURUGA-CHO, TOKYO, LONDON BRANCH :-34, LIME STREET, EC. HONGKONG BRANCH:-PRINCE'S BUILDINGS, ICE HOUSE STREET,{FIRST FLOOR

OTHER BRANCHES :

Now York, San Francisco, Hamburg, Bombay, Singapore, Sourabaya, Manila, Amoy. Shanghai, Chefoo, Tientsin, Newchwang, Port Arthur, Seoul, Chemulpo, Yokohama Yokosuka, Nagoya, Osaka, Kobo, Maidzuru, Kure, Shimonoseki, Moji, Waka matsu, Karatsu, Nagasaki, Kuchinotsu, Sasebo, Maidzuru, Miiko Hakodate Taipeh .

Telegraphic Address: MITSUI' (A.B.C. and A 1 Codes.)

ZETLAND→

No. 525, E.C."

LODGE.

2375

Intimations.

DANCING.

MRS DONALDSON (Daughter of Pro-

Eessor F. F. WALLACE, of Rosemount Dancing Academy, Glasgow) has pleasure in advertising a SECOND BEGINNERS' CLASS to open in the CITY HALL, shortly.

Practice twice weekly... Fee $10 a month.

Pupils will lease enroll at the Robinson Piano Co., Lt.

Hongkong, December 1, 1903.

2412

CHAS. J. GAUPP & Co., Chronometer, Watch & Clock Makers, Jewellers, Gold & Suersmiths. AUTICAL, SCIENTIFIC AND

N

METEOROLOGICAL INSTRUMENTS.

VOIGTLANDER'S ČELEBRATED BINOCULARS AND TELESCOPES. Rizome's LIQUID AND OTHER COMPAESE

ADMIRALTY & IMRAY CHARTS. NAUTICAL BOOKS. English SILVER & ELECTRO-PLATED WARE. REGULAR MEETING of ZETLAND | Christoflo & Co.'s ELECTRO-PLATED WARE.

GOLD & SILVER JEWELLERY in great variety, DIAMOND S

A LODGE will be held at FREEMASONS

HALI, Zetland Street,

on

MONDAY,

the 28th December, at 5.30 for 6 p.m. pre- cisely. Visiting Brethren are cordially invited to attend.

ONTRACTORS OF COAL to the Imperial Japanese Navy and Arsonals and th Stato Railways; Principal Railway Companies and Industrial Works; Home and Foreign Mail and Freight Steamers.

SOLE PROPRIETORS of the Famous Miike, Tagawa, Yamano, and Ida Coal Mines. SOLE AGENTS for Hokoku, Hondo, Kanada, Fujinotana, Mameda, Mannour. Onoura, Otsuji, Sasahara, Tsubakuro, Yoshinotant, Yoshio, Yunokibara, and othe Onala.

N. INUZUKA, Manager, Hoagk ng.

Hongkong, April 28, 1903.

SEATTLE

A healthy child is naturally full of life His mother will tell you

Rainier

Boek

did her a lot of good It's pure ingredients It's perfect brewing when used in moderation all tend to build up the system.

Better try it yourself SEATTLE BREWING. & MALTING CO.

SEATTLE, WASH PHONE RAINIER 30

Рег Саво (Special terms to large buyers)

6 dozen Pints,.........

$16.50

or 4 dozen Quarts,

A. S. WATSON & Co., Ltd.,

Solo Agents for HONGKONG, CHINA AND MANILA,

ENO'S

FUNCTIONAL

INVALUABLE IN ALL

'FRUIT

OF THE LIVER.

DERANGEMENTS-

SALT.

The value of ENO'S 'FRUIT SALT' cannot be told. Its success in Europe, Asia, Africa, America, Australia, and New Zealand proves it. THERE IS NO DOUBT THAT where it has bean taken in the earliest stages of a Disease, it has, in innumerable instances, PREVENTED what would otherwise have been A SERIOUS ILLNESS.

CAUTION.-See Capsule marked ENO'S 'FRUIT SALT. Without It you have a WORTHLESS IMITATION.

Piparelents by J. O. ENO, Ltd., 'FRUIT SALT' WORKS, LONDON, ENG., by J. C. ENO'S Patent.

Sold by Chemists, Co., ovcrywhere.

1113

2678

Hongkong, December 22, 1993.

HUMPHREYS' ESTATE & FINANCE

SH

COMPANY, LIMITED.

HAREHOLDERS are hereby Notified that in accordance with the Special Resolutions passed on 31st October, and confirmed on 18th November, 1903, they are entitled on Application to an Allotment of one Share for every two old Shares hold by them. Forms of Application will be sent to every Shareholder.

The Sum of $2.50 per Share will be pay able, on application, on or before the 4th of January, 1904. Two Months' Notice of any Calls will be given.

Shareholders desirous of paying on or before the 14th January, 1904, the whole Amount payable in respect of their Shares, can do so, and in such event will receive fully paid up scrip in Exchange.

Tho New Issue will rank for Dividend pro rata from 1st January, 19, according to the amount paid on such Shares on 4th January, 1904.

The REGISTER of SHARES will be CLOSED from 17th December, 1903, to 4th January, 1904, both days inclusive.

JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & SON.

General Managers. Hongkong, December 1, 1903.

MER CHEUNG,

2415

HIGH-CLASS PHOTOGRAPHER. Developing and Printing for Amateur. ENLARGEMENT A SPECIAL FEATURE. BRANCH

1587

AND

DIAMOND JEWELLERY, Splendid Collection of the Latest LONDON PATTERNS, very moderate prices. 472

FRESH XMAS CAKES.

RY Our Fresh XMAS CAKES made

Intimations.

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG.

In the Matter of the Estate of CHARLES

WILLIAM AFAH, lato of Saigon, in' the French Colony of Cuchin-Chine, Mercantile Assistant, decensed,

NOT

OTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Court has, by virtue of Section 58 of Ordinance No. 3. of 1897, made an Order limiting to the 7th day of January, 1904, for sonding in Claims against the above Estate.

from the best Ingredients and Pure Fresh AUSTRALIAN BUTTER.

We can supply at present 1 lb., 2 lbs. and 3 lbs., and of other Sizes made to order by giving previous notice.

Coast Ports Orders will be carefully attended to,

All creditors are hereby required to send their Claims to the undersigned before the said date.

H. RUTTONJEE, No. 5, D'Aguilar Street. 36 to 38, Elgin Road, Kowloon.

2524 Ilongkong, December 14, 1903.

CARMICHAEL AND

CLARKE,

CONSULTING ENGINEERS AND

Dated the 25th day of November, 1903.

A. SETH, 2386

Officiel Administrator

SHIPBUILDERS, SURVEYORS AND CONTRACTORS, REPAIRS PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO.

TELEGRAMS: CARMICHAEL,' HONGKONG,

A. B. C. Code, 4th Edition. A. 1 Code.

Lieber's Standard Code.

TELEPHONE, 232.

Hongkong, March 14, 1903,

663

CHINESE SCHOOL BOOKS

HONGKONG HOTEL CORRIDOR.

II.-Ts'in Tsz Man. Translated into English

by Dr. E. J. EITEL. PRICE: 40 Cents. CHINA MAIL.' Qffice 6. Wyndham Street,

TONGKONG HIGH-LEVEL TRAM-

WAYS COMPANY, LIMITED

H

TIME TABLE.

WEEK DAYS,

7.30 a.m. to 8.00 a.m...Every 10 minutes. 8.00 a.m, to 8.30 a.m...Every 15 minutes. 8.30 a.m, to 9.30 a.m...Every 10 minutes. 9.30 a.m. to 11.00a.m...Every 15 minutes. 11.30a.m. to 12.45 p.m...Every 15 minutes. 12.45 p.m. to 1.15 p.m...Every 10 minutes. p.m. to 1.45 p.m...very 15 minutes, 1.15 1.45 p.m. to 2.15 p.m...Every 10 minutes. 2.15 p.m. to 3.00 p.m...Every 15 minutes. 3.30 p.m. to 5.30 p.in...Evory 15 minutes. 6.30 p.m. to 8.00 p.m...Every 10 minutes.

NIGHT CARS,

8.45 p.m. and 9 p.m., 9.45 p.m. to 11.15 p.m. every half hour. SUNDAYS. 8.00 a.m. to 9.00 a.m...Every 15 minutes. 9.00 a.m. to 9.30 a.m...Every 30 minutes, 9.30a.m. to 10.30 a.m...Every 15 minutes. 10.30 p.m. to 11.00a.m...Every 10 minutes. 12.00 Noon to 1.00 p.m...Every 10 minutes. 1.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m...Every 15 minutes. 5.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m...Every 10 minutes. 6.00 p.m. to 7.00 p.m...Every 15 minutes.

p.m. 7.00 p.m...Every 10 minutes. NIGHT CARS as on Week Days. SATURDAYS, Extra ca at 11.30 and 11.45 p.m. SPECIAL CARS by Arrangement at the Company's Office, 38 and 40, Que. as Road Central.

JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & SON

General Managers Hongkon", June 4, 1903.

1061

THE REVENUE OF CHINA,"

A SERIES OF ARTICLES, Reprinted from 'The Ohina Mail.' WITH AN APPENDIX.

To be had at the OFFICE OF THIS PAPER.

Messrs. KELLY & WALSH, LAD. And Messra. W. BREWEL & Co..

Price, 50 Cents.

THE.

Bangkok Times.

THE LEADING NEWSPAPER

IN SIAM

JAPAN

THE

CHINA AND

TELEPHONE

ELECTRIC

AND

COMPANY,

LIMITED

SUBSCRIPTIONS.

Payable Quarterly in Advance.

EXCHANGE LINES:

$100, and Private Lines by arrangement.

DR. WILSON,

DENTIS T.

LATEST AMERICAN METHODS.

REASONABLE PRICES.

WEDNESDAY, DECIMBER 23, 1(03.

To Let.

T Moderato

TO LET.

Rentals, High-class

A OFFICES.

in ALEXANDRA BUILDINGS, occupying the best business position in the Colony.

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Russian gunboat

810

B

730

Comdr. Guintor

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Russian cruiser

2600

Б 4700

Comdr. Gramatobikef

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Askold Bayarin

Russian cruiser Russian cruiser

6000 27

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Russian gunboat

Russian cruiser

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Diana Gaidamak ¡Jremisstchy

Russian cruiser

3200 1050 6640 6731

6

8

1150

Comdr. Erjockovitch

Shanghal

12

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Port Arthur

Port Arthu

6

D

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Russian gunboat

500

?

3500

Comdr. Yourieff

Port Arthur

Russian gunboat

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Gromobot Guiliak

Russian battleship

1490 12,364

2000

Comdr. Zagarauský

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14,500

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Russian gunboab

11

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Coindr. Shumoff

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Courauder Muravie Comdr. Vasilieff

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Russian gunboar

10,960 16 10,600

950

1125

Sivootch

Russian gunboat

1050

8

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Comdr. Ginter

Russian cruiser

6500

27

20,000

Capt. Bahr

Port Arthur

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Russian gunboat

600

3300

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1230

15

1194

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640

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Commander Marshall

400

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THE CHINA MAIL.

10~The publication of this issue commenced al 5.40 p.m

The China Mail.

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Notes by the Way.

The Italian cruiser Elba has turned up in Japan from Honolulu.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Regatta Dinner.

The Regatta Dinner of the Victoria Recreation Club will be held to-night at the Kowloon Hotel.

The application of Xraysis said to have. greatly relieved an epileptic patientin New Hill's World's Entertainers. DONGKONG, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1903. | York, and a complete recovery in regarded

as almost certain.

LOCAL AND GENERAL,

The Taikoo Sports.

Wo have been asked to point out that civilians will only be entitled to enter the open events at the Taikoo Sports on New Year's Day. A mistake was made in the

piper.

The King has presented to the British Muscum a fine coloured papyrus of the Egyptian Book of the Dead,' which was discovered at Thebes.

Rendera arc reminded that Hill's World's Entostainers open a short season at the Theatre Royal to-night. An adver- tisement appears in this issue.

Fine Trees.

During the past day or two persons passing along Queen's Road Central must His Highness Sir Jagabjit Singh Ba-have noticed numbers of young healthy pine advertisement recently appeating in the hadur, K. C. S.I., Raja of Kapurthala, the saplings for sale in Wyndham Street. Ranee, and suite, who have been on a trip Since the Afforestation Department has to Japan, are at present guesta at the Peak

gone to considerable expense to plant auch Hotel.

trees about the island and mainland, it would be interesting to know whence the Chinese got those they are exposing for sale.

Post Office Notices.

The Osaka Ashi learns that the

The Post Office will be closed on Christmas day, the 25th, and Boxing day, Bottles.the 26th inst. There will be one delivery Russian Volunteer Fleet has decided to each day and a collection from the pillar construct four new steamers in the place Bottles.

boxes as en Sunday. All outgoing mails of those vessels which have been sold to will be closed at 9 a.m. On Friday, the the Government. 1st January, the Post Office will be open from 8 till 9 a.m., and on the arrival of There were 222 European and 73

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General Memoranda.

FRIDAY, December 25 :--

Exchange Banks, Close. Insurance Offices Close.

the English Mail for one hour. On Satur-

day, the 2nd January, the Post Office will be open until 10... for the despatch of the English Mail to Europe. The Money | Order Offico will be entirely closed.

Letters and Postcards are now receiv. ed for transmission to Europe via Daluy and the Trans-Siberian Railway, and should be marked accordingly. No Printed Unpaid or Un-

Geoda per Goronnundd not cleared at 4| matter can be accepted.

p.m. on this date subject to rent. Goods per Namsang undelivered after

Noon on this date handed.

SUNDAY, December 27-

derpaid correspondence cannot be forward- ed. The Rates of Postage by this route will be the same as at present via the Suez Goods per Radnorshire undelivered after Catral. Letters intended to go by this route should be posted not later than the Wednesday in each week, so as to catch the fast Russian Beat from Shanghai to Daluy which, leares Shanghai every Sun- day.

this date subject to rent.

MONDAY, December 28:-

Gp.m.-Meeting of Zetland Lodge.

CHINA WARES. | FRIDAY, January 1:—

PASTEUR'S MICROBE-

PROOF FILTERS, ROCHESTER LAMPS,

WHITE TURKISH

TOWELS and

COUNTERPANES.

COOKING RANGES,

..-Military Gun Practico, TUESDAY, December 29:-

2.15 p.m.-Meeting of His Majesty a Justice of Peace at the Magistracy. SATURDAY, January 16-

9 pm A Concert of Hongkong Volun-

teer Corps at City Hall.

An Irish Girl's Retort.

4

Chinese Customs Revenue.

The Customs Gazette, July-September. 1903, just published by the I.M.C, Statis- tical Department, shows the following com-

quarter, in Haikuan taols:-

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1903.

LOCAL AND GENERAL,

Lord Charles Beresford.

TELEGRAMS.

['CHINA MAIL'S' EXCLUSIVE HERVICE.]

SUPPLIED BY REUTER, VIⱭ BOMBAY,

THE NORTHERN CRISIS.

GREAT BRITAIN AND FRANCE- SEEK PEACE.

Lord Charles Berosford Was once breakfasting in a small country hotel, and accidentally upset a cup of coffes over the cloan, white tablecloth, which the good lady of the house had dug up from her most sacred linen cupboard for the benefit of the British Admiral. Unfortunately, the upsetting of the steaming coffee also upset the lady's temper, and sho soundly rated Lord Charles for his want of tact. 'It's a good thing for you,' she said, that the coffee has not left much stain on It was too weak, madam,' re- my cloth.' plied the Admiral, 'You'll have to stain Britain and France are acting in accord your coffee before you can expect to stain with a view of securing a peaceful your table linen. Use more beans, maʼam; use more beans.'

Reassurances from Russia.

LONDON, December 22, ‹ It is stated in Paris that Great

settlement of the difficulties confronting

|Japan and Russia.

A Young Authoress.

Probably the youngest authoress in the It is also reported that Count Lams- world is Commander and Mrs Peary's little dorff, the Russian Minister for Foreign daughter Mario, who at the age of nine has

Affairs, has again reassured the French produced a large buck about her recent visit to the Arctic, whither sho went with Government with regard to the situation her mother to meet her father. Mario is in the Far East.

Chinore visitors to the City Hall Library, parative figures of the revenue for the known to thousands of book-roaders ns 'The

and 41 European and 2,139 Chinore visitors. to the Museum, during the week ending 20th December.

The rainfall of the present year had been so excessive that it hul gone some distance towards making good thodeficiency which has been accumulating during the previous sixteen years,

Messrs Caldbeck, Macgregor & Co., following their usual custoin, forward to their constituents a most useful little reminder, this year a pucket-pencil. The seasonable souvenirs are very neat and handy.

1903

1902

Chinese ports 1.7,585,055 Kowloon and Lapps... 170,834 Lungchow, Mengtzo

Szemau, Tongyueh 42,557

(REUTER'S SERVICE.] THE SITUATION IN THE FAR EAST.

LONDON, December 21. The papers generally recognize the gravity of the situation, and the possibility of Great Britain becoming involved. The Morning Post says Grent Britain ought to A Russo- be ready for all eventualities. Japanese war would involve Great Britain in serious responsibilities, to meet which preparation is needed.

Snow Baby, which was the name given to her by the Esquimaux, for she was born 7,725,69 among them. In the Esquimaux langunge 207,859 this is Ah-ri-ghi-to. The book is called 'Children of the Arctic,' and it describes 42,33G

her voyage and the habits and customs of 7,799,046 7,975,604the little girls and boya in the land of ics and snow. Now and again the Snow Baby's mother helped her in the book, but in the The Osaka Shosen Kaisha.

The Osaka Shozen Kaisha bes retarn-nuiin it consists of extracts from her diary, ed its business receipts for last month as Yen 394,579 and the Government subsidy A Brilliant Idea.

On the journey from Vienna to St. granted during the same month as Yen

To-day's information from the Far East 92 300, making a total of Yan 486,879. Petersburg, a thought-reader entertained his The money expended for the month was fellow travellers by guessing their thoughts, shown that the si uation remains critical.. Yon 365 751, and the company's net profits One of the travellers, a foreign merchant, Japan now proceeds to request a recon. for November amounted therefore to Yen who took the whole thing as a hoax, offered sideration of the Russian proposals, which 121,128, which make a total of Ven 706,253 to pay the thought min the sum of fifty guil. if granted will be followed by further from the beginning of the latter half of the ders if he could divino his thoughts. Visi negotiations.

bly amused, he accèded to his request, mili said: You are going to the fair at Niji Novgorod, where you intond to purchase Tho Nagasaki Press of the 14th instgoods to the extent of twenty thousand states:--Admiral Starck's flagship Petro guilders, after which you will declare your re-pavlovsk, the Poltava, the Bayarin, the self a bankrupt, and compound with

your Bobre, and destroyers are now at Chemul creditors for three per cent. On hearing po, while the cruisers Rosin," Rurik, these words, the merchant gazed at the No them, Gromoboy and Bogatyr are at present at speaker with reverential awe. Vladivostock. The remainder of the Rus without uttering a word, drew out of the

At a mass meeting in Cape Town; it was sian squadron are now gathered at Fortieg of his bont a slally purse and handel | resolved to condemu energetically. Chinese Arthur. It is reported that two of these at hit the fifty guilders. Whereupon the labour. Vladivostock will shortly proceed to Post great inegician triumphantly Inquired; Arthur, the other two being ordered to pass Then I have guessed your thoughts, eh? the winter months at the Siberian port. “No,” replied the merchant, `but you have

given me a brilliant iden.”

Admiral Von Holtzendorf, Second in Command of the German squadron, who lately arrived at Yokohama from home, was received in audience by H.M. the An officer in a cavalry regiment sta-Emperor of Japan at the Imperial Palace tioned in Dublin attended a ball there. on the 14th inst. The Admiral will fly his In his own estimation he was a very fine flag on the cruiser Hansa, now being fellow, and was very critical about his paired at the Uraga dockyard.

A

RAMBLE THROUGH SOUTHERN | partners. May I introduce you to Miss

FORMOSA:

M-?' asked the M.C., She's one of the *If she is,' prettiest girls in the town.'

By G. TAYLOR, I. M. Customs.

With WoopUUT?

[Reprinted from the China Reviczo.] KITCHEN UTENSILS, One of the Best Sketches of Formosa Life

and HOUSEHOLD

Price

yes written.

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21.00.

Band at King Edward Hotel:

present year.

Russian Warships.

Charitable Bazaar at Macao.

PROMOTED.

COMMODORE ROBINSON

Commodore Robinson, H.M.S. Tumar," has been promoted to the rank of Rear-

Admiral.

CHINESE LABOUR IN SOUTH AFRICA.

THE KAISER AT HANOVER, A speech by the Kaisor at a military celebration in Hanover, in which, he de- cinred that the Hanoverians and Blucher saved tho English from destruction at Waterloo, has evoked great irritation in England.

By kind permission of Major Radcliff he responded, trot her out. The lady and Officers, the Band of the 3rd Burma in question was near enough to hear the Infantry will play the following programme condescending remark. When the in- of music at the above Hotel, during troduction was over, and the officer asked dinner, on Thursday, the 25th inst., if he might look at her programme, instead (Christmas Eve), instead of Friday, 25 of giving it to him with a radiant smile, usual:-

The Washington Post...... she inspected him with a supercilious air, March

Lancers... A Country Girl' .... Monckton REQUISITES. Jurna MAIL' Office, 5 Wyndham Street, and, turning to the M.C., Baid-'He won't Selection, Reminiscences of Scotland'

On Saturday and Sunday next, at Rear-Admiral Robinson. Hongkong.

Godfrey Macao, a charitablo bazaar is to be held in Considerable satisfaction was

folt Song... The Flight of Ages..... Bevan aid of beneficent institutions under the amongst Commodore Robinson's numerous Selection. The Geisha" Sidney Jones Valiz.....The Blue Danube' ....Strauss charge of the Canossian Sisters of Charity, friends when the announcement was TD- Mazurka.. Slavonic Dance... Karoly Klay Great preparations have been made for the ecived that he had been promoted to the féte, which will be held in the public gar | runā of Rear Admiral in H. M. Navy. It dens, San Francisco (Praia Grande.) From has been the good fortune of Hongkong 2 to 6 p.m. admission will be free, but for many years to have at the head of the during the evening the price of admission | Naval Yard gentlemen who have taken a for adults (with right to a souvenir) will be lively interest in the social and public a Cabinet which would dare to tell the

WM. POWELL

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Russian Officers for the Korean Army. According to a Seoul despatch appear- ing in the Osaka Mainichi, Li Keunthalk, Korean Minister of War, acting under instructions from the Emperor, signed a

private agreement with the Russian Minis- ter, M. Pavlof, at the Russian Legation on Dec. 9. The substance of the agreement

GOD SAVE THE KING.

The 'Firth of Forth.'

The Unready Nation."

In his new book, Story in Soldier's Life, Lord Wolseley describes England as 'the unready natior,' and'enys: We are nover ready for war, we never have had

The finding of the official enquiry into the loss of the Firth of Forth (a portion of the evidenco in which was reproduced in $1; without souvenir 25 cents, and children affairs of the Colony, and Admiral No-people this truth, Our absolute unreadiness our columns) was that the vessel was in 20 cents. Tickets can be purchased at the binson, from the time of his arrival, for war is known to all our thoughtful sol- good and seaworthy condition when she hotels, on board the steamera and at the showed that in no way was he to be behind diers, and, without doubt, all the details sailed from Hamburg, and thatthe master, Public Gardens gate. Given fine weather any of his predecessors. Both Admiral which go to make up the fact are duly re- Captain Brady, did not make every possi. the bazaar should be a great succes, and Robinson and Mrs Robinson have made corded and docketed in the War Office of

is, the despatch adds, as follows:-Art. 1.-Kores will engage a number of Russian Dressmakers. A. S. WATSON & CO., Army officers for service in the event of any emergency in the Peninsula. Art.

blo effort to save the vessel, and that she since special steamers are running to 2.-The Russian officers, when engaged in was abandoned prematurely, The Court Macso on both days it should attract reany accordance with Art. 1, will be distributed suspended the master's certificate for visitors from Hongkong. among the battalions of the Korean Army, twelve months and refused to give him a and also among those of the Imperial Body-chief mate's certificate for the period. Guard in times of necessity. Art. 3.- The Russian officers, to be engaged by Koron will number two or more for each battalion. Art. 4.-Korea will pay the Russian officers in her Army a monthly salary of Yen 400 for a Colonel or Major, and Yen 200 for a Lieutenant, Art. 5.-

Grand

Xmas

Bazaar

NOW OPEN.

Toys!

ONE

Dolls!

Thousand

Gifts for Young and

Ola.

A. Fine Selection of

High Class

Fancy

Leather

Goods

For The

Christmas

Season

of a nationality other than Russian.

Rugby Football.

+

a large circle of friends during their stay every nation.'

in the Colony, and. their approaching

some

departure will be regretted sincerely. In Additions to Japanese Navy. the Navy Admiral Robinson has specialised The Japaneso corvettes Kutsuagi, in torpedo and electric work, being Tamato, and Musashi, the gunboats Takao, - A team from the Glory and Planer | For Fairplay of 5th November makes some

time at the head of the Maya, Atago and Chokai, the despatch boat defeated a team selected from the Talle Vernon School of Instruction, during Yaycyama, and the torpedo cruiser very interesting comments on the case and

and gunboate, at Happy Valley yesterday which time he proved himself to bo{ Toyohashi have become obsolete by reason by fourteen points to nil. The game was one of the inost efficient officers of age. To make good the decrease in the fast, and forward" play was conspicuous, timt

post. During strength of the Navy, the authorities have,

the insurances on the vessel.

British Shipping.

held the had

The Cardiff Chamber of Commerce The Glory and Pamar forwards beat the his stay here he has taken a keen interest has resolved to send a deputation to the Talbot men for the ball, and were ably in sporting matters, and bis yacht the Ter Korea will engage no foreign army officer Board of Trade on the question of the supported by their back division. who non at prosent leads in the Championship reduction in the net tonnage of British passed and tackled woll. The losers were Class of the Royal Hongkong Yacht Club. vessels which invariably follows their lacking in combination, but played dogged. | We take the opportunity of congratulating transfer to a foreign flag. During the past ly. The teams were as follows:-- Glory and Comiacdor Robinson on his promotion. five years it was reported that British ships Tumar: Full-back, Venning; three-quar arriving in South Wales and Monmouth ters Forbes, Barnard, Frybury, and Corn Can it be True? ports showed a decrease of 13 per cent.abe; halves Foste Forbes and Holden;

Japan's Financial Annual.

As usual, we are selling one of the BEST

of GOODS FOR

PRESENTS:—

of Rare Design.

CHRISTMAS

K

Russian ports are not as hospitable

4

it is reported, decided to construct 2 cruisers of about 6,000 tons cach, 4 de- stroyers and 2 torpedo-boats, within a term of five years commencing with the next fiscal year, Besides the aborc, work on the construction of a battleship of some 15,000 tons and -au arinoured cruisor will. shortly be taken in hand in England and at Kurt repectively.

The Clam' in a Gale.

Wo have to acknowledge receipt from ASSORTMENTS IN THE COLONY Mr Y. Sak-tani, Vice Minister of Finances in Japan, of a copy of the 'Financial and Economical Annual of Japan.' This is the while foreign shipping increased 52 per forwards, Formby, Barnaby, Edge!!, Wi as they might be, although Russian naval third issue, and when we look at this evid- cent. The net British register tonnage son, Noble, Bayly and Dr. Lindop. Tabulofficers are mist punctilious in paying visits ence of intellectual ability and activity and decreased 9 per cent., while foreign ton-

and gunboats : Full back, Campbeli ; three to foreign ports-to see how the land lics. CONFECTIONERY in FANCY BOXES compare the Japanese au ministration with nage increased 92 per cent. The reason quarters, Chambers, Longmore, Stoyle and A few weeks ago (according to a story told | the Chinese, we wonder why, in some was that hundreds of steamers, formerly Parker; halves, Germain and De Veuile: circles, the Japanese should be denied British-owned, had been transferred to forwards, Wells, Kilvert, Clare, Wilson, credit for what they have done while the foreign flags, and in every caso the Walbor, Haddon, Richards and Rowley, Chinese are praised for what they might do. tonnage had been reduced. A great in- After giving the weights, measures and justice was thoroby done to dockowners Victoria Lodge Installation. moneys of the country, with their English and also to shipowners.

At the Hongkong Hotel last night Wor equivalents, the preliminary portion of the

Bro. C. W. Longuet was installed by Wor. annual sets out the geographical situation

Bro. E. C. Ray as R.W.M. of the Victoria Ladge,-1026 E.C., Hongkong. On being from the simmering stage to boiling point Seas, and when off Luzon she encountered of Japan, the extent of const and area, and EBONY-BACKED TOILET MIRRORS. the population of the Empire. There are sponsible for 'Sub Rosa' and other im- follows:-Senior Warden, Bro. C. H. Saying that he proposed to do himself the bulkhead was stove in through the labour.

installed the R.W.M. invented his officers

and Commerco; Foreign Trade; Banking | Leader, including most of its Parliament. Grace; Junior Warden, Brò. W.. C.. Bar./lionour of returning his courteous, visiting of the ship, her steering gear fair-lead

GOOD PIPES in Great Variety. CIGAR and CIGARETTE-HOLDERS.

CIGAR and CIGARETTE CASES.

FANCY PERFUME SPRAYS.

PERFUMES in FANCY BOXES.

EBONY-BACKED HAIR BRUSHES.

SOAPS in FANCY BOXES.

MANICURE SETS:

FANCY PUFF BOXES.

AND SO ON.

TOM SMITH'S CRACKERS.

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ARTISTIC AND PLEASING

Wise, and Otherwise!

Mr. Spencer Leigh Hughes, who is re-

six parts: Finance; Agriculturo, Industry portant features of the London Morning

Formosa.

All vessels arriving from the south report very bad weather-a strong NE in the Manchester Daily Despatch) the

monsoon amounting to a gale. Vessels Russian Admiral at Port Arthur paid a

which generally make the ran from Singa- surprise visit to Sir Cyprian Bridge, in command of our China Squadron, at Wei-pore to Hongkong in six days have taken. hai-Wei, and there was a pretty exchange The Shell line steamer Glam (Captain eight or nine during the past few weeks.

of international amenities. Sir Cyprian

Frans), loaded with liquid fuel from Balik Bridge for a few weeks go by, and when

Papan, took eleven days to come up. Her Far Eastern matters threatened to pass

course was through the Sulu and Culobes ho telegraphed to the Russian Admiral

a strong N.E. gole. The forward well deck

Prepare for Emergency THAT would you do if taken with

a severo attack of Colic or Diar rhoca and your physician could not be roadily summoned ? Provide yourself with and Diarrhoea Remedy, and you will then a bottle of Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera,

The Russian Admiral in an excess of broke down, two boat skids were smashed, rett Treasurer, Bro. W. S. Allen; "Sec- and Money Market; Communications; and ary articles, has been lecturing recently on

Fa hen coop and bridgo ladder wore wished Anyone in possession of this the Press. In the course of his lecture, rotary, Wor. C'D. Gourdin; Senior Deacon, Courtesy telegraphed back that he could.

not think of putting Sir Cyprian to such inaay, and several other smaller deck fit--- annual has, in handy if somewhat formid- Mr Hughes related some remarkable. J. G. Whiley; Dir. of Ceremonies, Bro convenience, Sir Cyprian replied: Not

Bro. P. W. Goldring; Junior Deacon, Bro.

tings went by the board. able form, a collection of facts which will expressions that he has heard used by

at all-only too pleased. Then the Russian enable him to farm an estimate of the rest- Members of the House of Commons. Here

J. M. Crago; Tyler, Bro. J. Vanstone;

Ho WOR less activity of a clever people, who may are some:

Steward, Bro. J. Hagelberg. After the Admiral telegraphed again, I will even go so far to ven-

investituro a banquet was held, at which extremement desolé, but, as a matter of fact, yet become the premier Power of the Furrure to think;'Where are the honour.

the following toasts were honoured :-The there would be hardly room for H. M. S.WB East.

able gentlemen sitting in front of me?

King and the Craft, by the Worshipful Glory in the harbour at Port Arthur. Sir They are conspicuous by their absence;'

Master, H.R. H. the Most WorshipfulGrand Cyprian continued the telegraphic corres PREVENT CROUP, begiu in time. CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR TT first symptom is hoarseness;

The Home Secretary shakes his head, aster and the Grand Lodge of England, pondence by saying that he did not propose this is soon followed by a peculiar rough and I am sorry to hear it By right by the Worshipfui Master; The District to come in his flagship but a picket boat, be prepared for such an emergency. cough, which is easily recognised and will hon. friend has gone to the very top of the Grand Master and Officers of the District Thon the Russian Admiral was extremely During the summor months children are never be forgotten by one who has heard it. The time to act is when the child first tree, and landed a big fish, indeed;The Grand Lodge of Hongkong and, South sorry to say that he was about to go away subject to disorder of the bowels, and should receive the most careful attention. becomes hoarse. If Chamberlain's Cough time has now arrived, and is rapidly ap China, by The Worshipful Master; Sister for a few days. And Sir Cyprian Bridge As soon as any looseness of the bowels Remedy is freely given. all tendency to proaching, when we must be prepared to Lodges and Visitors, by Bro. Senior Warelesed the correspondence by saying: is noticed, Chainberlain's Colic, Cholera, croup will soon disappear. Even after the

and Diarrhoea Remedy should be given. croupy cough has developed. it will pre- follow in the footsteps of those calming den; The Worshipful Master, by. Wor. Bro. Am content to take my chance of seeing When children aro teething they havemore vent the attack. There is no danger in after us.' Incidentally, the lecturer re E. H. Ray. Songs and recitations were you. SirCyprisu found the Russian Ad- or less diarrhea, which can be controlled giving this remedy as it contains nothing marked that when the House of Commons rendered by Mesare G. P. Lammert, C. Hmiral on board his flagship, and found by giving Chamberlain's Cholera, and injurious. It always aures, and cu: es was considering any matter apart from quickly. For anlo by all chemists and Lmedicine vendors; WATKINS Ltd., General party, it was the most fair-minded body of Grace, G. Grimble, A. O'D, Gourdin and Port Arthier crammed with Russian ships and, medicino v ndors: WATKINS Ltd.,

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LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL,

member heen present at the time when he introduced the definition he would not have given expression to the opinion that he (the Attorney General) had given the House a wrong impression with regard to the Sanit- ary Loard's definition. There was nothing

THE CHINA MAIL.

Sir Henry Berkeley--If you give notice A NEW STEAMSHIP SERVICE TRADE WITH NETHERLANDS-To-day's Advertisements

the question can be answered ucxt meeting.

Mr Pollock-No, 1 move the adjourns ment of the debate. I want an answer

with regard to particulara.

Mr Chatham-I am unable to give a

די

Peru and the Orient.

A consular report fra Lima, Peru,

INDIA.

The Consul General of Netherlands-

Flis Excellency the Officer Administering the Government, the Hon. F. H. MAY, presided at the meeting of the Hongkong in the objects and reasons attached to the positive date as to when the fan was in. (quoted by the Japan Timės) ways that the India writes I havo the honour to in. form you that ships or vosarle arriving in stalled, but I think within the last 10 days, local Chinese residents have promoted a new

stedwship company called the Compania Netherlands-India from Hongk org archt The Attorney General moved the second | Maritima Occidental ä

longer subject to quarantino, the port of reading of the Bill entitled An Ordinanco

Legislative Council which was hold this afternoon. There were also present :--

Major General VILLIERS HATTON, C.B., (Officer Commanding the Garrison).

Flon. . M. Trossos (Acting Colonial

Secretary),

ATTORNEY GENERAL AS COUNSEL.

the Attorney General appearsas Counsel,

The Colonial Secretary seconded, and the motion was agreed to,

Vapor, with the

ill which could lead anyone to think that ho had said that the definitio submitted by the Government was in substance that drafted by the Sanitary Board. And there was nothing in Hansard to show that he to provide for payment of Counsel's furs by object of opening a new steamship survice Hongkong being declared to be not longer bal said anything to that effect upon the the losing party in certain cases in which between Poru sud-thest. At prosont infected with plague. The prohibition of necond reading of the Eill. The objects and reasons were, put in the Bill in com- Planes with a custom which was peculiar to Hongkong, and was not the tom in any other legislativo body. What was said was that an amend- nient was to be inado in the Bill, and in or Hon. R. JI. BASIL TAYLOR (Harbourder to give elect to the Sanitary Board's Master).

recommendation a new définition.cf uxternal air was submitted to the Coun-

Elon. Sir H. S. BERKELEY (Attorney General).

Hon, L. A, M. JOHNSTON (Acting Colonial

Treasurer).

Hgn. W. CHATHAM (Director of Public Works).

Flon. A.

General).

W. BREWIN

Hon. Sir C. P, CHATER.

Hon C. W. DICKSON,

Hou, Dr Ho KAL

Hon. WEI A Yu..

Hon. GERWHOM STEWART. Hon. H. E. POLLOCK, K. C.

FINANCIAL BUSINESS,

(Registrar

The minutes of the previous meeting of the Finance Committee were referred to the Finance Committee, and the report of the Committee was adopted.

PAPERS.

There was laid upon the table a Pre- liminary Report by Dr W. Bunter and Mr A. Gibson, Veterinary Surgeon, on a cattle disease in the Colony of Hongkong and a Reput on work done by the plague staff from 22nd. Au just to 6th November, 1903.

DEFINITION OF EXTERNAL AIR.' The following motion stood on the paper in the name of Air Pollock,-

That the Government do obtain from the Secretary of the Sanitary Board, and do lay upon the table, for the information of the Legislative Council, the recommendation which was nine by the majority of the Sanity Board as to the definition of 'external air', and the names of the Mem. bara forming such majority.

The Colonial Secretary laid the following

infomation upon the table :-

Section Sub-rection External air menus the clear and unobstructed open

air oft-

"(1) any street in front of an existing building which is not less than 8 foot in

width throughout.

".

(2.) any street in front of a building

hereafter erected which is not less than B feet in width throughout.

(3.) Any open space in the rear of any building which is not less than 13 feet in width throughout.

(4.) any open space at the side of any existing building which either-

(i) extends continuously along the side of such building and has a continuous width of at least eight fect in every part; or elac,

at least twelve feet in overy part of such three-fifths: any open space at the side of any building hereafter erected which extends continuously along three-fifths of the side of such building and has continuous width of

eil,

cus-

UNDESIRABLES.

Council rosumed discussion in Committee on the Bill entitled An Ordinance to pro- vide for the Recovery of Charges incurred by the Colony on account of certain un- desirable persons introduce into the Colony and after discussion passed the

FINANCE COMMITTEE. The Finance Committee met subsequent to the Council Meeting and agreed to the following recommendation :→

326,500 in aid of the vote Public Works, Extraordinary,

following items:-

measure. The hon. and learned member was confusing a recommendation to pass a new definition with somo suggestions by the Sanitary Board as to the shape of that re- commendation. There were others besides the Sanitary Board who made suggestions, and because the Sanitary Board sent one in it was not to say that the Governmont was bound hand and · foot to adopt it. In the

and

OT in reasons objects

thero WAS not speech

importation of Bomo articles is also can- celled ao that all gooda can now be import ed into Netherlands-India..

CANTÓN LEPERS' FUND.

marine communication as confined to the round-about route via North America. It is true that there is one Italian sailing vessel plying between Callao, Peru, and Hongkong, but she makes only "i wo voyages a year, a single voyage Tasting two or even three months. Then, Japanese steamers,

'China Mail's' Subscription List. carrying emigrants, make occasional trips"

We would remind generous readers that to Peru, but they only connect this country and Peru. Moreover, the we are prepared to receive, acknowledge, Peravian Gavernment and loading business and despatch to Dr Beattie, of Canton, any men are now bent on finding some means contributions forwarded towards a fund for of opening active tradal relations with the alleviation of the sufferings of the Japan. All theso considerations have on- fepors at Canton. We are pleased to couraged the Chinese promoters of the pro-acknowledge the receipt of the following:- sont scheme This company will have a capital of $25,070, and though the sum may scem inadequate for such an enterprise, it will be sufficient for the company, which is to charter vessels for the time being and does not contemplato owning any. The IN CRIMINAL SESSIONS,

company's capital has already been sub- (Before His Lordship, Sir Wm. Goodman,scribed to the amount of aut $20,0:0,

his word

2.

about asking the House to adopt the do finition which had the sanction of the Sanitary Board. If Mr. Poliück und bein present he would have understood helfer what it was ho was asking the House to do. He regretted, though, that in framing the objects and reasons of the Dill he did not iterate and reiterate sufficiently to make the question clear to others.

Mr Pollock, in reply, said that rine persons out of ten would have drawn tho

he did from samo inferenco ns

objects and reasons, tho

and from what the Attorney General had said. By comparing the Bill passed into law and the recommendation of the Sanitary Board it would be found thint they were cutirely different in substanco from one another.

The Officer Administering the Govern. ment said that he regretted very much that there should have been any misunderstand. ing in the matter and he felt that it might assist to a better understanding of the question if he stated what policy the Govern ment had followed and intended to follow

WOS

under

the

1. Resumption of Kowloon lu-

land Lots 1012 to 1015.......8 21,000

Strip of Kow- loon Inland It 1087,

2,500

$ 28,000

Total,

SUPREME COURT.

Chief Justice, and a Jure.) Wednesday, December 23.

VILLAGE HORSERY IN THE NEW TERRITORY.

In the case of Wong Hing Kwai and Chan Siu, who were charged with receiving the proceeds of four robberies which occur red in Taitong Village, in the New Territory on November 26, Mr E. El. Sharp, K.C., who prosecuted on behalf of the Crown, said that the Attorney-General had with drawn the charge against Wong Hing

Kwai.

Tho Chief Justico said that the Attorney General had informed him that he was not going to file any information against Wong ing Kwai, as he did not consider the formation tiled, flis Lordship directed that he be discharged.

evidence satisfactory.

As there was no in-

.

the shareholders boing..lmost all Chinese.

STEAM LAUNDRY COMPANY.

Annual Meeting.

The First Annual Meeting of the Share- holders in the Steam Laundry Company, Limited, was held on Monday afternoon, at the Works, the Registered Of:o of the Company, Causeway Bay, next door to Kennedy's Stables.

Mr W. Hutton Potts, Chairman; presid- ed. There were also present: Messrs D. H. Brown (Director), U. Mooney (Secretary), F. G, Allen (Manager), Mak Fek, and Lá

Yuk.

The Secretary having read the notice convening the meeting,

The Chairman said :--With your con-

W. H. Willie Wimble

...$ 20

10

E. J. B.

15

B. M.

.5.

-H. Hursthouse

10

G. M. B..

St. Stephen's College

(2nd contribution)

27

HS

10

H. Skott

Total

$117

THE NEW TONIC WINE.

STEARNS WINE OF COD LIVER OIL

ANT ITS VALUE IN NEURALGIA:

Inclement changeable weather brings with it it usual ploutiful crop of neuralgic infucnza cases in abundance. This is the paina, not to speak of colds and chills and time when strength and vitality tut bo

are to be resisted. With a valuable tonic maintained at full power if these ailments like Stearns Wino of Cod Liver Oil at our right hand this may be easily offected. The following case will be of interest to many of our readers:

27, Canton View, Woodhouse, Lecds. It gives me great pleasure to inform you of the great benefit that I have derived from taking Stearns' Wine of Cod Liver Oil. For the past month or two I have

felt wearied out, have not been able to eat, and have suffered very much from neuralgia: but after taking a fow doses of the wino I am ablo to eat, and enjoy a good meal, and the neuralgic pains have become less frequent. I shall recommend it to my friends as a most excellent tonic.

E. TURNER,

Stearns Wine of Cod Liver Oil is do-

in regard to the amendment of the Public Health and Buildings Bill. When that very voluminous measure was passed the Govern- ment practically undertook that for some yara to come it would not introduce any fresh Sanitary legislation if it could possibly avoid it, so therefore, in the amending

This was done and accused was liberated, Bill, which passed the Council at the last

Chan Siu was charged, and pleaded not meeting, only such amendmente as were guilty. The following jury were sworn: absolutely necessary were made. It was found in the principal Ordinance that Moagrs E. IL Summers, A. T. F. Bune, B.

J. Spittles, G. H. May, C. B. H. Schu- currence, I propose to dispense with the the definition of external air

reading of the report of the Board and tho. unworkable, but it was not anticipat.macher, A. Becker, and W. Domnick,

Mr Sharp said that the prisoner was statement of accounts, which have been in ed that it would be found to be unwork- able, because the principal Bill gave the charged with receiving clothing, jewellery

Are aware, this Company is the successor (i) extends Continuously along the Governor-in-Council absolut discretion in and things of that kinds, which were stolen your possession for several days. As you last, from two houses in Taitong Village. Limited, registered in August, 1900, whoso three-fifths of the side of such build-granting exemptions to buildings which did. by a gang of armed robbers on Nov. 28 of the Hongkong Steam Laundry Company, in nnd has a continuous width of not comply with the clause renting The goods, or nearly all the goods, stolen sets and liabilities we took over on the licious, appetizing and very digestible; and

*external air. The Governor-in-Council

were found by the police in the house of 1st June, 1902, the shareholders in the old whilst assisting in the natural processes of could, therefore, really allow anything at all to be regarded as external air. The prisoner in F'ing Un village. There was Company receiving in exchange for the ten assimilation and nutrition, it imparts that amendment of the definition raust not be every suspicion that the prisoner was ac dollar share one of five dollars in this nerve strength which is absolutely essential taken to indicate that the Government tually a member of the gang, but the only Company, and those of us

taking

inmates of the house at the time the rob-members of the old Company have had, incipient consumption, anaemia, and other going to adopt a different, policy to that bery was committed were women, who were like many other shareholders in local wasting diseases, Stearns' Wine of Cod which it took up when it passod the princi- terrified, and could not satisfactorily iden- industries, to pay for our expirience by Liver Oil is now very generally prescribed Every application fortify the thieres. The gang entered the first the loss of half your capital and ander by the medical profession. It is a pure, pal Ordinance. exemption from the provisions of the Ordin-house, in which a woman was sleeping, and, these circumstances we are the more rich wine, in which al the curative ance would recrise the just no impartial after waking her up, they proceeded to pleased that we are now in a position elements of cod liver oil are embodied, the consideration of the Governor-in-Council clear out everything worth taking amount to recommend a dividend of 8 per cent. oily matter being eliminated. Thoaddition and he could assure bon, members that the ing to about $100. The house next door or 4 per cent. on our original invest was also visited and the same thing happen-

ment. With regard to repairs and re- tonic effects amendment was made merely make clearer the meaning the Government hnded there; goods to the value of about $60 newals (83,534.47) this may see in large for in its mind when the principa: Ordinance or $70 being stolen. Six days afterwards, one year's work, but you must remember the police obtained a warrant and searched that work has been carried on continuously was passed.

song articles, some of which you the since September, 190, and it was only missing were hid- during the perind covered by the Accounts den amongst some grain. The prisoner now before you that the machinery began to wear out, and repairs and renewals be- for which he is now being charged. He said unde a statement at the Magistracy which mounted to an admission of the offence, he knew the organiser of the robbery, and said that that man brought the goods to his house, and he took them in.

at least twelve feet in every part of

such threo-fifths.

For the purpose of measuring the width

of such street or space, a straight line shall

be drawn from am at right angles to the

external sincs of the front, back or side wall as the case any be, er, in the event of A structure projecting from such wall from and at right angles to the outermost portion of such projecting structure exclu- sive of any cornice or eaves gutters,

STATEMENT SHOWING THE VOTING ON EACH

PARIORAPH OF THE DEFINITION,

Paragraph (1.)-For--Mr Lsu Chu Pak, Agailut The President, the Vice Pre- Mr Pollock. Bir Rumjahn, Sir Howej.

sident, Colonel Webb.

Pangraph (2)-Carried unanimously. Paragraph (3)-For-The President, the Vice-President, Colonel Webb, Mr Pollock, Mr Hewett. Aga'nal:-Mr Rum- jahn, Mr Lau Chu Pak.

Pangraph (4), (i) and (ii).-For-

WAS

Assure

different, or A

WAS

It did not indicate any

Change of policy and the community and the members of the Council might rest

that no hardships would be in

would not have been imposed under tid posed under the present Ordinance that principal Ordinatice. The effect remained Precisely the same as under the principal Ordinance. He asked Mr Follock scuid ho take it that he would withdraw his motion

Excel-

Mr Poliock--No, Sir, desire to leave it formally on record.

Will your The President, Mr Lu Chu Pak, Colonellency allow me to mention-

His Excellency--I'm afraid you are out Webb, Mr Pollock, Mr Rumjohn, Mr Heyat. Against":-The Vico-President,

The Board was unanimously in favour of the succeeding paragraphs.

The Colonial Secretary, in placing the paper on the table, said that he did not think that it would now be necessary for Mr Pollock to more the motion standing In his name.

B.

Mr. Pollock said that he intended to

of order! You have spoken before.

Mr Pollock-Well, it will only involve

mo writing to the newspapers to explain.

A PUBLIC NUIANCE.

Mr H. E. Pollock, in pursuance di nu-

Evidence was then led,

The Jury brought in a verdict of guilty, and accused was sentenced to two years' imprisonment.

The Court adjourned sine die.

HONGKONG HIGH-LEVEL

TRAMWAYS CO., LTD.,

tice, asked the Acting Colonial Secre The nineteenth ordinary general meet

tary,

who were in order to ward off winter ailments. In

of peptonate of iron adds to its valuable Sold by all Chemists and A. S. WATSON & Co., LAMITED,

1

OF ALL CHEMISTS.

STEARNS' HEADACHE CURE CURES.

will always be a large-itom, so much of the came necessary, though we believe they To-day's Advertisements plant being constantly wet, the washing machines in particular suon deteriorating.

WBS

DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP

LIMITED.

FOR SWATOW. THE Company's Steamship.

HAILOONG,

THE

COMPANY,

From the formation of our predecessor we have had innumerable difficulties to con- 1: tend with, one of the principal being ac commodation, the present building being badly design id and much too small, with no ground for drying in the open. The Captain EVANS, will be despatched for water supply

also a

causo of the above Port, TO-MORROW, the 24th inconvenience and great

anxiety, it Inst., at 4 p.m. during boing impossible,

the last two winters, to obtain sufficient for our requirements during the one or two hours it was supposed to be turned on in the town maing; but, fortunately, after purchasing for game little time from water boats, we struck a good flow of water in the Another wells sunk in our compound.

Does the Government propose to takeing of the Hongkong Trainways Company, address the Council on, the muntion, and any, and if so, what steps to prevent the Limited, was held at the Company's offices, would give the reason why he had sub. public latring near the No. 3 Police Sta-38 and 40 Queen's Road of noun to-day, trouble was aud continues to be, though in

A

tion from continuing to be a nuisance to

persons passing along the Queen's Road Mr Hart Buck was in the chair, and there East?

The Acting Colonial Secretary-The Government has already taken steps to remove the cause of the complaints inde. The door at Queen's Road end has been permanently closed and the side windows have also been permanently closed. A ventilating shaft with an electric exhaust fan has been installed.

THE ROADWAY OF PRAYA ZAST.

Mr Pollock further asked,-

The Acting Colonial Secretary.-Fefore

were also present Messrs Henry Humph

Mancell, J. A. Tarrant, R. K. Leigh. 105, C. Ewens, G. Murray Bain, A. H. W. H. Gaskell, J. M. Wong and J. L Cotter (Sceretary)

that because we are

For Freight or Passage, apply to

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co., General Managers. Hongkong, December 23, 1903.

COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES,

2581

FOR SHANGHAI, KOBE AND YOKOHAMA. THE Company's Steamship POLYNESIEN, Captain Le CouPELLZER, will be despatched for the above ports on or about WEDNES- DAY, the 30th Decon.ber.

"GRAND

CHARITABLE BAZAAR

IN AID OF TAR BENEFICENT INSTITUTION under the Charge of the

CAÑOSSIAN SISTERS

E OF CHARITY, AT MACAO, on the

26TH A 27тп DECEMBER, 1903, to be held at the PUBLIO GARDENS, BAN, FRANCISCO, (PRAIA GRANDE),

Admission free from 2 to 5 P.3.

Tickets of admission for the evening,

with the right to a souvenir, 81,00 Do. without souvenir

...0.25 Do

do. (for children) 0.20 ** Tickets on sale at the Hotels, on board Steamers and at the Public Gardens gate:

Hongkong, December 23, 1903.

2586

KOWLOON BOWLING GREEN CLUB. THE Members of the Kowloon Bowling. Groen Club will be at Hume, on the Green on CHRISTMAS DAY, SPOON COMPETITION will take place commen cing at 3 P.M. The Final Tie for the Vice President's (M JAS, MACDONALD) Prize will also be playçel off.

Hongkong, December 23, 1903.

NOTICE.

TO THE WEARIED.-

-2693

THERE is no nicer place to spend a few

da ya in quiet rest than MACAO,

And there is no more comfortable Hotel in the Far East, than the MACAO HOTEL.

WM. FARMER,

Proprietor. Hongkong, December 23, 1903. 2587

ARNOTICE.

bo hold on The Opun

TAI-KOO SPORTS 1904.

THE above Sports will

NEW YEAR'S DAY. Events are open only to the Civilian Re- sidents of the Colony.

R. H. STEPHENSON,

Hon. Secretary

T. 8.. 0. Ilongkong, December 28, 1903.

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Steamer

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and

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Return Fare $5.00. Cabina 85,00 extra. Tickets obtainable on board the Steamer. By Order of the Board of Directors, T. ARNOLD.

Secretary. Hongkong, December 23, 1903. 2585

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ON Sunday Evening, the 20th inst., in

Elgin Road, Kowloon, a SMALL BLACK and WHITE-MARKED JAPA- NESE PUG DOG, with Yellow Ribbon round neck.

to Occidental Anyone roturning same Hotel will be rewarded.

Hongkong, December 23, 1903.

2591

THE FIRE INSURANCE ASSOCIA-

IT

TION OF HONGKONG.

CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS.

TT is hereby notified that Fire Insurance Offices WILL BE CLOSED for the transaction of Public Business on FRIDAY and SATURDAY, the 25 h and 26th inst., respectively.

By Order,

A. R. LOWE,

Secretary.

Hongkong, December 23, 1903?

Entertainments.

2582

THEATRE

G. DE CHAMPEAUX,

Agent. Hongkong, December 23, 1903,

INDO-CHINA SIEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND

a lessened degree, the unreasonable claims nitted it. It was because the Attorney

put forward by some of our patrons for less General had stated in the objects and

or damage, which if entertained would reasons attached to the bill, and also, if correctly, reported in the newspapers.

works. Some people seem to have an idea upon the second reading of the bill

probably have caused the closing of the a Company nothing the definition on December 7, that

should go wrong, forgetful or indifferent to of 'external air' contained in the bill was

The notice convening the meeting having the fact that we have to depend on the in substance the definition as recommended

been read, the Chairman said :-Oentle-untive workman, who has to be educated to by the Sanitary Board. He was quite sure

men, As you have doubtless seen, the re- our system, and his work closely supervised that the Attorney General made the state-

port and statement of accounts I will with to ensure his natural tendency t, fold up ment in good faith, that was to say, that

without remark a damaged or soiled articlo your permission consider them as read. I he made it under an erroneous impression.

am pleased to say that our business during which is in many cases returned in a con. What Mr Pollock contended was that the

What is the object of raising the road-[the last financial year has been as good as dition that brings discredit on the Laundry, | Director of Public Works-who was

way of the Prays East? Who is paying before, and that we are in a position to it being quite impossible for the sorters to member of the Sanitary Board and wh

pay an increased dividend. Tho improve open up and inspect every article out of a was present at the deliberations of that the cost of such work?

ments to the station at the upper Terminus daily washing of four or five thousand Board. which after great difficulty and

the Praya East Reclamation can be taken have been completed and have given pieces. It has only been through constant

CALCUTTA. after spending considerable tirue, arrived at

As you

are of worry and persistent effort that the above- n decision regarding external air'-should in hand the existing Praya roadway must gener! satisfaction.

aware, our capital, $125,000, mentioned troubles have been partly over- have got up in his place in the House and be raised so as to cuable the drains and courco

NAMSANG, removed the impression caused by the sewers to be brought up to such a level does not in any way represent the value

cone and wo are able to shew the present Company's Steamship Attorney General. The question was a that they can be extended out to the new of our property, in fact, if at the pre-results. We can congratulate ourselves Captian Gro, PAYNE, will be despatched as very difficult one, and when the Sinitary Praya front. If the Electric tramway lines sent time we were to construct a similar that oura is, as far as we are aware, the above on WEDNESDAY, the 30th inst.,

were laid along the existing Prayn, the line with the same kind of buildings at the only Steam Laundry in the East that has at Noos. Board after two or three meetings of the

bo put to great incon- various stations. I think wo should require survived native opposition, which always sub-committee arrived at a decision upon public would

on, 48 the tramway a capital of at least $500,000, which would carries with it the pecuniary sympathy of it, that decision was submitted to the full venience Inter modling of the Sanitary Board and was traffic would be aeriously interfered with naturally reduce our present substantial the native domestic, and the fact that wo subsequently forwarded to the Govern- by the raising of the road, and the relaying dividend to a comparatively insignificant have been able to carry on makes it evidert I may add that in view of the fact that the cleanliness of our methods and the ment. That recommendation was absolute of the lines. The cost of the work, which one. ly and entirely different from the one which is being done under contract, is debited to that almost all the building sites in the punctuality of our delivery is appreciated, that our patrons no longer appeared in the Public He Ith Amend- an advance account, and will be recovered Peak district are now built upon, we must and

doubtful 25 to where their ment. Bill. Therefore, it seemed to him in due course from the new Praya Re-look to the visitors passing through the boing that the definition had been passed clamation Fund when that Fund is ostab-colony for any further improvement in our clothes have been laundried, or have through the Council and, had gone into Habed.

law undor an erroneous impression ns. the 10th August last.

to what the Sanitary Board recommend-

WHERE IS THE RIDER MAIN SYSTEM?

Mr Pollock also asked the Director of Public Works, ---

HE

For Freight, apply to

2589

For Freight or Passage, apply to

JARDINE, MATHESON & CO.,

General Managers. Hongkong, December 23, 1903.

FOR ODESSA, VIA BOMBAY.

THE Russian Steamer T A vote was taken for the work on returns. Before moving the adoption of been lying for a week or more, are more

HERMANN LERCHE, the report and statement of accounts I inclined to look over our shortcomings, to be despatched on or about FRIDAY, shall be pleased to answer any questions. The Accounts have been kept back until the 15th January.

There being no questions the Chairman now, the money being required to mest proposed that the report and the statement monthly expenses, and it being safer to sco how the current year opened before paying of accounts be passed,

Mr Murray Bain Gentlemen, I have great the dividend which we now recommend. pleasure in seconding that proposition. I We are glad to say that our earnings up to the present compare favourably with the think sbareholders generally will agree that the Company is in a very good position same period last year, and with an in- The crease in our already large ship-work, financially, and in every other way. general managers deserve great credit for this year should show better results. the way in which they have managed the Before moving the adoption of the Re- business during the past year.

port and Accounts, I shall be pleased to answer any questions.

There being no questions, I beg to pro- pose that the Report and Accounts as pre-

Mr D. E. Brown nously carried.

ed. Therefore, when the question of further amendments of the Public Health Ordinance) came. up, as it was sure to Have any, and, if so, what steps been do shortly, he hoped the Officer Admin- taken by your Department in connection istering the Government would allow the with the introduction of the Rider Main definition of external air to be treated System into the City of Victoria ? By as an open question in consequence of the what date do you anticipate that the Rider erroneous impression which had been con- Main Systom will be in proper working or soyed to the Council with regard to the der throughout the City of Victoria? recommendation of the Sanitary Board. What grounds have you for that anticipa. He did not complain of the fact that the tion!

The Director of Public Works replied- Director of Public Works might have thought that another definition than The necessary materials for the work and that submitted by the Sanitary Board staff to supervise it have been requisition-Messrs C. Ewene, R. K. Leigh, and the

The motion was unanimously carried. Mr Humphreys -I beg to propose that

BRADLEY & Co.,

Agents. Hongkong, December 23, 1903,

INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION

2593

COMPANY, LIMITED.

FROM CALCUTTA, PENANG AND SINGAPORE.

*2592

ROYAL,

Commencing. WEDNESDAY NIGHT, DECEMBER 23.

HILL'S WORLD'S

ENTERTAINERS Will play a short season, presenting for the first time in Hongkong a thoroughly High-class performance, introducing Star Ac's from the principal cities in the world,

THE BEST COMPANY AND THE STRONGEST COMBINATION OF TALENT EVER BEEN IN THE EAST is the unanitnous opinion The following are of the Press.

among the members of the company:

HILL and SYLVIANY,

IN POSITIVELY THE GREATEST CYCLE "AND

UNICYCLE ACT IN THE WORLD.

A Continental Star Performance from

the EMPIRE, LONDON, the

BERGERE, PABIS,

FOLIES

WINTERGARTEN,

Pay for the Records now and for the Machine later.

PIANOS

Magnificent Instruments at specially Low Prices during Xmas Week.

Do not fail to inspect our Stock if You wish to make a handsome gift:

OUR NEW STOCK OF MUSIC

FAS ARRIVED MISO,

HEINZ

"The 57'

MIXED

PICKLES

HEINZ is the man who writes the

rhymes,

Which have no rhythm or meter About his things in cans and jars

Which never jar the cater,

He cans what garden truck he can.

And what he can't he bottles His relishes add relish to

What'er goes down our throttles.

ASK YOUR

BERLIN, And KEITH'S and ORPHEUN GROCER FOR

CIRCUITS, AMERICA,

KELLY and AGNAS,

Comedy Skotch Artistes, introducing Ec- centric Dances, Acrobatic Comicalities and Mirth-provoking Finnles,

MISS LESLIE NORMAN, New Zealand's Greatest Operatic Mezzo-

Soprano.

LAZERN THE MYSTIC, From the Crystal Palace, London, present- ing a novel and up-to-date exhibition of legerdemaiu.

LEONARD NELSON,

wis advisable, but he complained that the led from England. I anticipate that the Hon. C. W. Dickson be re-elected to the sented be passed seconding, it was unani- Copsignees of cargo by her are hereby in. Just a Plain Comedian..

Director of Public Works had not re-work will be completed in about two and a Consulting Committee for the ensuing moved the impression given by the Attor. half years from now. This is merely an your.

estimate, there are no grounds to go upon. On being secondod by Mr Mancell the noy General.

Sir Henry Berkeley said that as the Co- Mr Pollock-Your Excellency and Hon, motion was carried.

The Chairman-I beg to propose that Jonial Secretary bad laid upon the table of members, I beg to move the adjournment the House a paper containing information of the debate to obtain a further answer to Messrs W. H. Potta and W. H. Gaskell with respect to the details of the sugges. question 1. The Director of Public Works be appointed auditors for the ensuing year. Mr Leigh seconded, and it was carried. tions of the Sanitary Board he did not think says that certain steps had been taken to

The Chairman-That condudes the busi it would be necessary for him to say any put in a dour end a fan, and I should like

ness of the meeting. Dividend warrants thing, except for the impression that exist know on what date these measures were ted in the mind of the hon. and learned taken "because I was recently along the will be ready aftor 3 o'clock to-day. Thank member who represented the Chamber of Queen's Road East, and there was then a you for your attendance, gentlemen. Commerce. Had the hon. and learned very bad smell,

The meeting then closed.

HE. Company's Steamship Namsang Thaving arrived from the above Ports formed that their goods will be delivered A from alongside.

Cargo impeding the discharge or re- maining on board after 12 o'clock Noon the 25th inst., will be landed at Consignees" risk as Auditor of the Company was agreed to, and expense into Godowns at Ear POINT'. on the proposal of the Chairman, seconded by Mr Brown.

On the proposal of Mr Mooney, seconded by Mr Allen Mr Brown, the retiring. Director, was re-elected.

The re-election of Mr A. O'D. Gourdin

The Chairman then intimated that that was all the business before the Meeting, and Fchat dividend warrants would be sent out

on Wednesday,

No Fire Insurance will be effected. -Bills of Lading will be countersigned by

JARDINE MATHESON, & CO.,

General Managers. Hongkong, Decomber 23, 1903.

2583

FUND IN SHADOWLAND,

New and Novel Act by the Entire

Strength of the Company.

SPECIAL HOLIDAY. MATINEE, SATURDAY, 26rx DECEMBER. FREQUENT CHANGES OF ALL ACTS,

Plan of reserved seats now open af Robinson's.

Prices

...$3, $2 and $1. Hongkong, December 19, 1903.

2563

ONE OF THE

'57'

DANG CHEE SON & Co.,

Wholesale Agents,

SOUTH CHINA..

Shipping.

HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE. NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD.

OSTASIATISCHER FRACHTDAMPFER DIENST.

Taking Cargo at through rates to, ANT, AMBIERDAM, ROTTERDAM, COPENHAGEN, LIGEON, OPORTO, LONDON, LIVERPOO), G54SNOW, TRIESTE, GENOA, PORTS in the LEVANTE BLACK SEA and BALTIC PORTS; NORTH and SCUTH AMERICAN PUTEs). .

PROPOSED SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG.

SUBJECT TO ALTERATION.

FOR HAVRE AND HAMBURG. CALLING AT SINGAPORE AND PENANG.

30th December, 1903.-

}

FOR NEW YORK, Via SUEZ.

Freight.

About end of December, or beginning of January. FOR ROTTERDAM AND HAMBURG.

CALLING AT SINGAPORE.

THE CHINA MAIL.

Shipping.

OCEAN STEAM SHIP COMPANY, LIMITED,

AND

CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGATION

COMPANY, LIMITED.

JOINT SERVICES.

FORTNIGHTLY SAILINGS FOR LONDON AND CONTINENT, MONTHLY SAILINGS FOR LIVERPOOL.

TAKING CARGO ON THROUGH BILLS OF LADING FOR ALL EUROPEAN, NORTH AND SOUTH AMERICAN, WEST AUSTRALIAN, JAVA, AND SUMATRA PORTS.

FROM

Freight & Passengers. GLASGOW AND LIVERPOOL

10th January, 1904, FOR HAVRE AND HAMBURG. CALLING AT SINGAPORE AND COLOMBO,

15th January, 1904. FOR HAVRE, BREMEN AND HAMBURG. CALLING AT SINGAPORE AND PENANG,

Freight.

3.8. Nürnberg.

Capt. JABURO,

5.S. Nubin,

Chipt. Voy Horr',

8.8. Savoia,

Capt. DEINAT,

A.S. Ambria,

Capt. DUCKSTEIN,

S.S. Winsburg,

28th January, 1904.

Freight & Passengors.

Capt. v. BISEER,

For further particulars, apply to

HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE,

HONGKONG OFFICE,

Queen's Buildings, No. 1.

CANADIAN PACIFIC

RAILWAY

COMPANY'S

ROYAL MAIL STEAMSHIP LINE.

1809

OUTWARDS

STEAMERS

„PYRRUUS ******** GLASGOW AND LIVERPOOL..............Tydeus ......................... GLASGOW AND LIVERPOOL.....NESTOR GLASGOW AND LIVERPOOL ......KEEMUN................ GLASGOW AND LIVERPOOL ..............KINTOCK GLASGOW AND LIVERPOOL ...PINGSUEY GLASCOW AND LIVERPOOL ......MOYUNE.... GLASGOW AND LIVERPOOL ..............GLAUQUR

FOR

AT SINGAPORE LONDON & ANTWERP

DUM

....27th December, 27th December. 1st January. 8th January. 14th January. 2nd January. J-nuary. ..28th

3rd February'

HOME WARDS.

STEAMERS

.19th

TRANSHIPMENT

YANGTSZE.... NESTOR ....

...KINTUCK

MARSEILLES, LONDON & ANTWERP....DARDANUS.... MARSEILLES, LONDON & ANTWERP....YANGTSZE * LIVERPOOL, WITH

* GENOA, MARSEILLES & LIVERPOOL...KEEMUN.. LONDON & ANTWERP LONDON AND ANTWERP

MOYUNE....

* Taking Cargo for Liverpool at London Rates.

TRANS-PACIFIC SERVICE.

TO SAIL 5th

January. January.

19th January. .2nd February. 15th February. 16th February. .1st March,

PENINSULAR

WILL

Shipping.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1903.

& ORIENTAL STEAMSHIP NAVIGATION COMPANY

ILL despatch VESSELS to the indermentioned

named :-

STYAMETS

PORTS on the DATE

TO BAZI. ON!

Noon, 24th December. About 28th

LONDON & ANTWERP, V1▲ ( Manila

STORE, PAN, CL'BO, FORT 1. G. H. LEWIL- Sam & MarsEILLES,

Muzayon SHANGHAI AND KOBE

W. 1. S. HALL................ J ́Decomber. Y'AMA, VIA S'HAI, MOJI & (

Palermo.................... KOBE (passing through the

E. G. ANDRE WE INLAND SEA). SHANGHAL...

LONDON, &C.........

Bengal.....

G. PHILIPS

J Stania

1

FR, SUMMERS

SINGAPORE & BOMBAY • Tientsin

H. W. KESRICK, R. F.R. Calling at PENANG if suflicient inducement offers.

For further Particulars, apply to

P. & O. S.-N. Cs.'s Offico.

Hongkong, December 22, 1963.

About 28th December.

About 2nd January. Noon, 2nd January.

About 6th January.

BEXARKS. Freight, and

Passage.

Freight only.

Freight and Pansago. Freight and Passage. See Special Advertisement

Freight only.

E. A. HEWETT, Superintendent.

26

HONGKONG MANILA.

Highest Class, newest, fastest and most luxurious Steam- em between Hongkong and Manila.-Saloon amidships. -Eicctric Light-Perfect Cuisine- Surgeon Stewardess carried.-All the most up-to-date arrange- ments for comfort of Passengers.

CHINA AND MANILA STFAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.

Shipping.

IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE.

NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD,

HAMBURG AMERIKA LINIE.

FOR SHANGHAI, NAGASAKI, HIOGO AND YOKOHAMA. THE Imperial German Mail Steamship BAYERN,

THE

OF THE NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD. Captain H. FORMES, duo hore with the outward Gorman Mail about WEDNES- DAY, p.m., will leave for the above places about 12/24 hours after arrival,

2568

NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD, For further Particulars, apply to

MELCHERS & CO.,

Agents. Hongkong, December 19, 1903.

REGULAR STEAMSHIP SERVICE TO NEW YORK, VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL. (With Liberty to Call at PHILIPPINE PORTS)

PROPOSED SAILINGS FROM Hongkong.

TO SAIL.

1903,

LOWTHER CASTLE...About Dec. 24.

and SIKH

SAGAMI AFRIDI

1904.

1.1

Jan. Jan. Feb.

12.

26.

9.

For Freight and further information,

Apply to

Agents, Hongkong, December 22, 1903.

DODWELL & CO., LTD.,

110

THE FAST ROUTE BETWEEN CHINA, JAPAN AND EUROPE, VIA CANADA AND THE UNITED STATES.

Dollinget SHANGHAI, NAGASAKI, KORE, YOKOHAMA AND VICTORIA, B.C.

SAFETY-SPEÈD—PUNOFUALITY.

Capres Tein Screw Steamships-6,000 Toe-19,000 Horse power--Speed 19 knots.

Saving S to 7 Day across the Pacific.

PROPOSED SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG. (Subject to Alteration.

R.M.S. EMPRESA OF OHINA..... R.M.S. ATHENIAN"..

R.M.S. EMPRESS OF INDIA RMS. TARTAR

6900 TONS......WEDNESDAY, Jan. 13, 1904. 5862 TONA......WEDNESDAY, Jan. 27. 6000 1ON6...... WEDNESDAY, Fob. 10. 4425 TONN......WEDNESDAY, Feb. 24. 600) TONS......WEDNESDAY, Mar. 9. 6000 TONS......WEDNESDAY, Mar. 30. 2000 Toys......WEDNESDAY, April 20. 3892 TONS......WEDNESDAY, April 27. R.M.S. EMPRESS OF JAPAN ......... C090 TONE...... WEDNESDAY, May 11.

R.M.S. IMPRESS OF JAPAN R.M.S. EMPRESS OF CHINA RM.S. EMPRESS OF INDIA R.MS. ATHENIAN

11:E and

INLAND SEA OF JAPAN, and usually make the voyage YOKOHAMA TO VANCOUVER (B.C.), in 12 DAYS, saring THREE DAYS to ■ WEEK In

Trans-Pacific

journey, and

Vancouver with the

make

connection

at

FOR

STEAMERS

VICTORIA, SEATTLE, TACOMA, and

N'KI, KOBE & YOKOHAMA.....

Steamship.

Tons.

Captains.

TO MIL

29 December. 24th January.

RUBI ZAFIRO PERLA

2540 2540 1980

R. W. Almond

R. Rodger........ A. H. Notley.

TYDEUS

ail PACIFIC COAST PORTS, VIA PINGSUEY

For Freight, apply to

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,

Agents.

CHINA NAVIGATION CO., LD.

Hongkong, December 23, 1903.

FOR

SWATOW AND SHANGHAI, NINGPO AND SHANGHAI SHANGHAI..

MANILA

PT. DARWIN, THURSDAY ISLAND, COOKTOWN, CAIRNS, TOWNS.

STEAMER

NANCHANG + TIENTSIN..... HANYANG t.. CHINATU *.

TO MAIL

24th December. 24th December. 24th December.

30.h December.

CHINGTE *

1

4th December.

..........................Tairuan t....

1st January.

VILLE, BRISBANE, SYDNEY and MELBOURNE

ΚΟΒΕ

For Freight or Passage, apply to

183

Hongkong, December 18, 1906.

* The attention of Passengers is directed to the Superior Accommodation offered by these Steamers, which are itted throughout with Electric Light. Unrivalled Table. A duly qualified Surgeon is carried.

Taking Cargo on through bills of lading to all Yangisze & Northern China Ports. Taking Cargo and Passengers at through rates for all New Zealand and other Australian Ports.

N.B.-REDUCED SALOON FARES, Single and Return, To Manila and Australian Ports.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,

· AGENTS.

Hongkong, December 23, 1908.

For

[

Sailing Dates.

Manila Direct Dec. 26, at 10a.na Manila Direct Jan. 2, at 10a.m.

Shewan, Tomes & Co.,

General Managers.

$245

OSAKA SHOSEN KAISHA.

REGULAR STEAM-SHIP SERVICE

BETWEEN HONGKONG, SOUTH CHINA COAST PORTS AND FORMOSA.

PROPOSED SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG-

SUBJECT TO ALTERATION,

For

FOOCHOW, Via SWATOW

AND AMOY,

TAMSCI, Via SWATOW. AND AMOY, TAMSUI, Via SWATOK

AND AMOY,

STJAMER

ANPING MARU,

3. Сото, DAIJIN MARU,

Τ. ΟΟΑΤΑ, DAIGI MARU, T. W. GROTEP,

LEAVING

Į SUNDAY, 27th December.

Į TUFSDAY, 29th

December TUESDAY, 5th

January, 19.4.

The Co.'s new Steamers are specially designed for the const_trado of South China and Formosa, and are fitted with all modern improvements. Excellent accom- modation is provided for 1st class passengers, and aduly qualified Doctor is carried.

By the Co'a Steamers-for-Shanghai, through Billa of Lading are issued for Cargo to Yangtze River Ports, as well as for North China Ports, in connection with the Nippon Yusen Kaisha's Steamicze from Shanghai.

For Freight, Passage and further information, apply at the Co.'s local Branch

T. ARIMA, Manayer.

PALATIAL OVERLAND TRAINS of the CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY, IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE one at No. 8, Des Voeux Road Central.

which leave daily, and cross the Continuat FROM THE PACIFIC TO THE ATLANTIC WITHOUT CHANGE. Close connection is made at Montreal, Quebec, Halifax, Nw York and Doston with all Trans-Atlantic Lines, of which Sansengers to Great Britain and the Continent are given choice of,

Passengers booked through to all principal points and AROUND THE WORLD. Return tickets to various pointe at reduced rates, Good for 4, 6, 9 and 12 months.

SPECIAL RATES (first class only) granted to Missionaries, Members of the Naval, stilitary, Diplomatio and Civil Services, and to European Officials in the Service of China and Japan Governments.

The attractive features of this Company's route embraco its PALATIAL TEAMSHIPS, (second to none in the World), the LUXURIANCE OF ITS TRANS-CONTINENTAL TRAINS (the Company having received the highest award for sane at Chicago World's Exhibition) and the diversity of MAGNIFICENT MOUNTAIN AND LAKE SCENERY through which the Railway passes.

TI, DINING CARS AND MOUNTAIN HOTELS of this route are owned and perated by the Company, and their appointments and Cuisine are unexcelled.

For further information Maps, Guides, Books, Rates of Freight and Passage, 4pply to

D. E. BROWN, General Agent,

PEDDER STREET.

Hongkong, October 21, 1903.

PORTLAND AND ASIATIC STEAMSHIP COMPANY.

MOJ, KOBE & YOKOHAMA; FOR

NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE. STEAM FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG, COLOMEO, ADEN, SUEZ, PORT SAID NAPLES, GENOA, ANTWERP, BREMEN/HAMBURG; PORTS IN THE LEVANTE, BLACK SÉA AND BALTIC PORTS; ALSO LONDON, NEW YORK, BOSTON, BALTIMORE, NEW ORLEANS, GALVESTON AND SOUTH AMERICAN PORTS. STEAMERS WILL CALL “AT GIBRALTAR AND SOUTHAMPTON TO LAND PASSENGERS AND LUGGAGE, N.B.-CARGO CAN BE TAKEN ON THROUGH BILLS OF LADING FOR THE PRINCIPAL PLACES IN RUSSIA. PROPOSED SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG—SUBJECT TO ALTERATION.

Steamers.

Sailing Daten. 1904. KIAUTSCHOU *

WEDNESDAY, 6th Jan, SACHSEN...

WEDNESDAY, 20th Jan. BAYERN

WEDNESDAY, 3rd Feb. GERA

WEDNESDAY, 17th Feb. WEDNESDAY, 2nd SEYDLITZ...

Mar. PREUSSEN

WEDNESDAY, 16th Mar. WEDNESDAY, 30th Mar. WEDNESDAY, 13th April. WEDNESDAY, 27th April.

1112

ROON

HAMBURG *

SAILINGS FROM HONGKONO, viu INLAND SEA 17 JAPAN, PORTLAND, OREGON, OREGON RAILROAD & NAVIGATION CO.

PERATING IN •

CONNECTION WITH THE

STEAMBRIP.

Toxa.

CAPTAIN,

ENDRASAMHA ................ 5197 W. E. CravoN` ............... INDRAVELLI

4899 R. P. Craven

HONGKONG. December 24, 1903 January 14, 1904 INDRAPURA................... 4599 A, E. Hollingsworth ..... February 13, 1904 Through Bills of Lading issued to Pacific Coast Points and all Eastern, Canadian and United States Points. For through rates of Freight and further information, communicate with or apply to

PORTLAND & ASIATIC STEAMSHIP COMPANY. Hongkong, December 21, 1903,

2

NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA.

THE JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY.)

PROJECTED SAILINGS FROM HONCHONG-SUBJECT TO ALTERATION

steamers.

KAGOSHİMA MARU,

K. KORI,

BINGO MARU,

F. DAVIES,

HÍROSHIMA MARU,

J. NAGAO,

KAGA MARU,

N. OHNO,

KASUGA MARU,

Destinations.

{ MOJI, KOBE and YOKOHAMA.

MARSEILLES, LONDON, and ANTWERP, Via SINGAPORE, Pen- ANG, COLOMBO and PORT SAID.

{

MARUNTER,{

YAWATA MARU,

A. E. MOSES,

}

Sailing Dates.

FRIDAY, 25th

Dec., at Noon,

SATURDAY, 20th

PRINZ HEINRICH

* Steamers of the Hamburg-Amerika Linie,

N WEDNESDAY, the 23rd day of December, 1903, at Noon, the Steamship KONIG ALBERT, of the NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD, Captain, PoLatif, with MAILS, PASSENGERS, SPECIE, and CARGO, will leave this Port as above, Calling at NAPLES and GENOA,

and Specie will be received on Board until 6 p.m., on TUESDAY, the 22nd December,

Shipping Orders will be granted till Noop, on MONDAY, the 21st December, Cargo

and Parcels will bo received at the Agency's Office until Noon, on TUESDAY, the 22nd December.

Contents of Packages are required. No Parcel Receipts will be signed for less than $2.50 and Parcels should not exceed Two Feet Cubic in Measurpnient.

The Steamer has splendid accommodation and carries a Doctor and Stewardessen, Linen can be washed on board.

Norddeutscher Lloyd.

Melchers & Co., Agents.

For further Particulars, apply to

1947

NORTHERN PACIFIC LINE.

NORTHERN PACIFIC · S, CO.

BOSTON S. CO. BOSTON TOWBOAT CO. CONNECTING AT TACOMA WITH

NORTHERN PACIFIC RAILWAY CO.

PROPOSED SAILINGS FROM. HONGKONG FOR VICTORIA B.C. AND TACOMA

VIA

SHANGHAI, MOJI, KOBE AND YOKOHAMA.

Steamers.

Tons.

Captains.

VICTORIA *, LYRA + OLYMPIA SHAWMUT †

VICTORIA *.

3502

J. Truebridge

4417.

J. V. William

2837

A. Dixon'

9606, 2812

W. M. Smith

M. Ridley

3502 ..

J. Truebridge

Doces at Daylight. TACOMA *.

BOMBAY, VIA SINGAPORE and } TUESDAY, 29th

Dec., at Noon,

COLOMBO.

VICTORIA, B.C., and SEATTLE,

U.S.A., Vis SHÁNGHAI, MOJI,

KOBE and YOKOHAMA.

NAGASAKI, KOBE and YOKOHAMA,

(SYDNEY and MELBOURNE, Via

THURSDAY ISLAND, POWN- BVILLE and BRISBANE,

* Have no second class accommodation.

To Suil.

December 30. January 20. February 11. February 19. February 26. March 16.

+Cargo only. Not calling at Shanghai.

FOR MANILA.

The largest, steadiest, and most comfortable steamera for -Manila.

TUESDAY, 29th

Dec., at 4 p.m.

S.S. SHAWMUT...

S.S. TREMONT

WEDNESDAY

Dec. 30, at Non.

WEDNESDAY,

Dec. 30, at 4 p.m.

Through Fassenger Tickets issued to the Principal Cities in the United States, Oscada, and Europe, in connection with the Great Northern Railway and Atlantic Steamers. Found-the-World Tickets also issued. Between Moji and Kobe, 1st and End Class Through Passengers have the option of travelling by the Sanyo Railway.

For further information as to Freight, Passage, Sailings, &., apply at the Con- zay's Local Branch Office in Felnoe's Buildings, First Floge Chater Road..

A. S. MIHARA, Manager, Hongkong, December 12, 1505.

About 28th January. 9606 tons | Capt. W. M. Smith...

About 9600 tons Capt. T. W. Garlick ..

1st March,

CHEAP FARES, EXCELLENT, "ACCOMMODATION, ATTENDANCE AND CUISINE. ELECTRIC LIGHT, DOCTOR AND STEWARDESS.

The Twin-screw 8.8. Shawmut and Tremont have just been fitted with superior Accommodation for First and Second Class Passengers. The large size of these vessels Barber's shop and steam laun- Quaurea steadinces at sea. Electric fan in each room. dry. Cargo curried in cold storage.

PARCEL EXPRESS TO THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA.

For further information,-Apply to

Hongkong, December 23, 1935. «

TOYO KISEN KAISHA

(ORIENTAL S. S. Co.)

REGULAR SERVICE BETWEEN HONGLONG AND MANILA IN 48 HOURS,

HE Company's well-known Steamship ROSETTA MARU, 3380 Tons, Captain H. S. SMITE, will be despatched for MANILA on TUESDAY, the 29th December, at.11 a.m.

Dosler

and

To be followed by the ROHILLA MARU on the 2nd January.

Magnificent Accommodation. Comfort- able Cabins. Excellent Table Unrivalled

Light. Speed. Electric Stewardess carried.

For Freight or Passage, apply at the Company's Office, & Queen's Buildinga, Ico House Street.

K. NAKASHIMA,

Manager. Hongkong, December 22, 1903

9286

COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. PAQUEBOTS POSTE FRANCAIS.

NOTICE.

STEAM FOR...

SAIGON, SINGAPORE, BATAVIA, COLOMBO, ADEN, EGYPT, MAR- SEILLES, MEDITERRANEAN AND BLACK SEA PORTS, LONDON, HAVRE BORDEAUX;

Also PORTS OF BRAZIL & RIVER PLATE.

ON

TUESDAY, the 29th December, 1903, at 1 p.m., the Company's Steamship SALAZTE. Captain NEGRE, with MATLS, PASSENGERS, SPECIE, and CARGO, will leave this Port for MARSEILLES, Via Porta of Call, WITHOUT TRANSHIPMENT.

Cargo and Specie will be registered for London as well as for Marseilles, and ac- cepted in transit through Marseilles for the principal places of Europe.

STEAM FOR

257

STRAITS, OEYLON, AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADEN, EGIPT, MEDITER. RANEAN PORTS, PLYMOUTH AND

LONDON.

'SHIRE' LINE STEAMSHIP

COMPANY.

FOR SHANGHAI, NAGASAKI, KOBE

AND YOKOHAMA, HE Steamship

TH

RADNORSHIRE,

Captain C. H. Buron, will be despatched for the above ports on THURSDAY, the 24th inst., at Daylight.

This steamor has superior Accommoda- tion for Passengers.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

SHEWAN, TUMES & CO.,

Agante. Hongkong, December 22, 1903.

2000

CHINA COMMERCIAL STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.

司公限有船輪華中

FOR MOJI, KOBE, YOKOHAMA,

SALINA CRUZ-MEXICO, AND SAN FRANCISCO.

THE Steamship

OLAVHENG,

Captain BARTON, will be despatched for the above Porte on THURSDAY, the 26th December, at Noon.

For Freight, apply at Company's Offices, No. 20, Des Voux Read.

J. S. VAN BUREN,

Superintendent.

Hongkong, December 12, 1903.

2500

BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGA-

TION COMPANY, LIMITED.

FOR AMOY, SWATOW, STRAITS:

AND RANGOON.

THE Company's Steamship

AVOCA, Captain W. A. FAUGSET, will bo despatched as above on MONDAY, the 28th inst.. at Noon.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,

Agents.

2012

Hongkong, December 21, 1903,

THE AMERICAN ASIATIC STEAMSHIP CO.

STEAMSHIP SERVICE FOR NEW YORK, VIA THE SUEZ CANAL.

THE Steamship

THE

HIMERA, Through Bills of Lading issued for BATA.

VIA, PERSIAN GULF. CON. Captain LOUKHART, will be despatched for TINENTAL, AMERICAN

the above Ports on or about MONDAY, SOUTH AFRICAN PORTS.

28th December.

SUMMERS,

AND

THE Steamship SIMLA, Captain F. Maile, will bas, carrying a majesty's for BOMBAY, on SATURDAY, the 2nd Cargo for the above Ports. January, at Noon, taking Passengers and

For Freight, &c., apply to

2536

SHEWAN, TOMES & CO.,

General Agents. Hongkong, December 15, 1903,

'SHIRE' LINE STEAMSHIP COMPANY.

FOR LONDON AND HAMBURG.

FLINTSHIRE

Silk and Valuables, all Cargo for France, and Tea for London (under arrangement) will be transhipped at Colombo into a steamer proceeding direct to Marseilles and be conveyed vid Bombay. London; other cargo for London, &c., wilTHE Company's Steamship.

Parcels will be received at this Office Captain J. M. HAFFNER, will be despatch. until 4 p.m. the day before sailing. The DAY, 28th December, 1903.

ed for the abovo Ports on or aboat MON. contents and value of all packages are required.

Shippers are particularly requesto2 to note the terms and conditions of the Coun. pany's Bills of Lading.

For further Particulars, apply to

F. A. HEWETT,

Superintendent.

Hongkong, December 21, 1903.

FOR LONDON, HAVRE AND

THE

HAMBURG.

THE Company's Steamship

DENBIGHSAIRE,

Captain W. A. Evans, will be despatched for the above ports on or about FRIDAY, the 15th January; to be followed by the 2071 Steamship

GLEN LINE OF STEAMSHIPS,

FOR LONDON AND ANTWERP, THE Steamship

THES

GLENFARG, Captain HOLMAN, will be despatched as ahore on SATURDAY, the 9th January,

1904.

For Freight, apply to

MCGREGOR, BROS. & GOW. Hongkong, December 17, 1903. 2653

AUSTRIAN

LLOYD'S

STEAM

NAVIGA- TION COMPANY.

STEAM TO FIUME and TRIESTE Direct, Calling at SINGAPORE PENANG, RANGOON, COLOMBO, ADEN, SUEZ and PORT

SAID.

(Taking cargo at through rics to the BRAZILS, to SOUTH AFRICA, RED SEA, BLACK SEA, LEVANT, VENICE And A para- TIC PORTS).

Shipping Orders will be granted till Noon only on MONDAY, the 28th December. Spocio and Parcels received until. 4 p.m. on the same day, No Cargo will be 10- ceived on board on TUESDAY.

eived on board on TUESDAYnt on board; T

thoy must be left at the Agency's Offico. Contents and value of Packages are r quired.

For further particulars, apply at the Company's Office.

Dodwell & Co., Limited,

QUEEN'S BUILDINGS,

GENERAL AGENTS.

77

Hongkong, December 21, 1903. --

17:

G. DE CHAMPEAUX,

Agent. Hongkong, December 18, 1903.

2518

HE Company's Steamship

VINDOBONÄ, Captain COBOL, will leave for the above places on THURSDAY, the 14th of January, p.m.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

SANDER, WIELER & Co., Agents Prince's Building. Hongkong, December 21, 1903.

2576

RADNORSHIRE,

about

Captain C. H. BURCH, on or SATURDAY, the 30th January, 1904.

These Steamer have Superior Accom modation for Passengers.

1.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

SHEWAN, TOMES & CO,

Agents. Hongkong, December 22, 1903. 2579 HONGKONG-MACAO LINE.

S. S.

• WING CHAI,' QAPTAIN SAMUEL BELL SUITE. EPARTURE from HONGKONG on week

Ddays at 7.30 A ki,; Excursion on Sun days at 8:30 A.M; from MAOAO week days at about 2.F.M, Sundays at about 7.30P.M FARE (week days), 1st Class (including cabin and servant) $3. Return Ticket $6.

2nd class $1.

3rd

50 Certe.

1

On excursion Sundays 1st, 2nd, 3rd Class

Single Ticket $2. Return Tisket 93, 133 turn Ticket, including titin and dinner either on board or at Macao Hotel, $5. Un Sundays, 85 extra wil be charged for each cabin which has accommodation for 2 or moro passengers.

Wharf-At the Western end of Wing Lok Street.

The steamer runs an excursion trip every Sunday. It takes only 34 hours to reach Macao.

MING ON & CO.. 2nd Floor, 16, Victoris Street. Hongkong, September 7, 1903.

1859

99

I

14

19

Q

6 Wyndham Street.

SHIU ON S.S. CO., LTD.,

No. 8, QUZEN'S ROAD WEST.

"THE BACK

DOOR.'

J. R. M. SMITH,

Olief Manager.

Hongkong, May 30, 1903.

611

Hongkong, October 2, 1903.

366

THE

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TRADE

THERAPICN

MARK,

This successful and highly popular remedy, as cployed in the Continental Hospitals by Ricord, Restan, Jobert, Velpean, and others, combines all the desiderata to be sought in a medicine of the kind and surpasses everything bitherto employed.

THERAPION No. 1

in a remarkably shart time, often a few days only, removes all discharges from the urinary organs, superseding injections, the use of which does irre- parable bam by laying the foundation of stricture and other serious diseasca.

THERAPION No. 2

--for impurity of the blood, tcurvy, pimples, spots, blotches, pains and swelling of the joints, secon dary symptoms, gout, rheumatism, and all diseases for which it has been too much a fashion to ploy mercury, sarsaparila, &c., to the destruction of sufferers' teeth and ruin of health. This pre- paration pures the whole systera through the Blood, and thoroughly climinates every po matter from the body. Kdy

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fornervousebaustion, impaired vitality, sleepless. ness, and all the distressing consequences of early error, excess, residence in hot, unhealthy climates, &c. It possesses surprising power in restoring strength and vigour to the debilicatod.

is Fold by all

THERAPION the principal

Chemistsand Merchants throughout the World, Price in England 2/9 & 4/6. In ordering, state which of the threenumbers is required and serves. above Trade Mark, which is a facsimile of wond *THEMATION' as it appears on Htish Government Stamp (in bite letters on a red ground) affixed to every palkage by order of His Majesty's Hon. Commoners, and without which it is a forgory. Sold by A. S. WATBOY & Co., Limitel

Heagkong, China in 1-3ails,

HONGKONG SAVINGS BANK.

THE

business of the above Bank is con- dacted by the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORA. TION. Rules may be obtained on ap- plication

INTERÉST on deposita is allowed at 3 PER CENT. per annum. Depositors my transfer at their option balances of ONGKONG AND $100 or more to the SHANGHAI BANK, to be placed on FIXED DEPOSIT at 4 PER CENT. per

annum.

For the Hongkong and Shanghai

Banking Corporation,

J. R. M. SMITH,

Ohief Manager. Hongkong, May 1, 1900,

E. W. RUTTER,

Hongkong, August 13, 1908.

NTERNATIONAL

NORPORATION.

CORP

Dab, Sa Mang Yu Dace, Wong Mei Lun

BANKING Dog Fish-Tit Tu Sa

CAPITAL, SUBPLES AND UNDIVIDED

PROFITS:-

Get $7,992,173 87......about £1,640,000.

CAPITAL AND SURPLUS AUTHORISED,

GOLD $10,000,000 £2,054,000. HEAD OFFICE-1, WALL STREET,

NEW YORK, LONDON

OFFICE-TUÉEADNERDLE HOUSE, Halibut,-Cheung Kwan Yu

BRANCHES AT San Francisco, Washington, Mexico, Manila, Shanghai, Singapore, Yokohama, Boubay, Calcutta and Agents all over the World."

HE NATIONAL BANK OF CHWA, Union of London and Smith's Bank, Ltd. Oysters-Sang Hoo THE

LIMITED.

AUTHORIZNO CAPITA.................£1,000,000. PAD UP CAPITAL,

Credit Lyonnais, Dresdner Bank, Compto National d'Escompte de Paris, &. Par oth,-Kai Kung Yu

Perch, Tan Loc

Corporation every de-

524,574. Tscription of lauking and Exchange Pike,--Fa Paw Poong

ELLAD OFFICE-HosokosG.

Board of Directors....... CHAN KIY SHAN, Esq. | J. ScorT HARSTON, CHOW TONG SHANG, Exq

J. LAUT, Hoq Chief Manage Gro. W. PLATYAIR,

Bay.

I

Interest for 12 months find Evagong, May 12, 1905,

SH

business, receives money in Current Ac- count and issued Fixed Deposit Receipts either Gold or Silver at rates which may omfret, Black,-Hak Chong be ascertained on application.

Pomfret, White, Pak Chong Prawns-Ming Ha

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER

AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MAIL. LONDON -F. ALGAR, 11 &-12, Clement's Lane, Lombard Street, E.C. STREET & Co., 30, Cornhill. GORDON & Gorcu, Ludgate Circus, EC. BATES, HEY Y&Co., S1, Guanon Street, E O. Sasinet Deacon & Co., 150 & 154, Louderdeel Street. W. 31. WILLS, 151, Cumuon Street, E.C. ROBERT WATSON, 150. Fleet Street. C. MITCHELL & Co, Sume Hill, Holborn Viaduct, E.C. SELL'S ADVERTISING AGENCY IAD., 167, Fleet Street, E.C.

PARIS AND EUROPE: -- MAYENCE, FATRE & Co.. 18 Rue de la Grange Bitteliere

NEW YORK:-The CNESE EVANGELIST

Office. 52, Wed 22nd Street. SAN FRANCISCO and American Toris generally -BAN & BLACK, Sun Fron-

cisco. AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW ZEALAND :--GoRLON & Gorun, Mel- bourne und Syalucy.

23, 1908,

Insurances.

NORTH BRITISH AND MERCANTILE INSURANCE COMPANY. TOTAL FUNDS AT 31ST DECEMBER, 1902, £10,378,771. Authorised Capital £3,000,000 Subscribed Capital £2,750,000 Paid-up Capital Fire Funds.....

H

...£687,500 0 0 ...£2,807,215 14 10

LIAVING been appointed AGENTS of the above Company we are prepared to accopt Eunorzax and CHINESE RISKS at Current Rates.

SHEWAN, TOMES & Co., Agents. Hongkong, June 20, 1903,

SALAMANDER

Banks.

MERCANTILE

THE CHINA MAIL.

BANK

OF

THE INDIA, LIMITED.

.£1,500,000 .£1,125,000 .....£ 52,500, ..£60,000 BANKERS: LONDON JOINT STOCK BANE, Limted.

AUTHORIZED CAPITAL.. SUBSCRIBED******* PAID UP..... RESERVE FUND.....

INTEREST allowed on Current Accounts at the rate of 2% per annum on the Daily Balance.

ON FIXED DEPO :- For 12 Months

6

13

!)......

1537

3

M

FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.

CEYLON:W. M. SMITH & Co., THE AGENTS for the above Company are THE Undersigned having been appointed

prepared to accept Risks against Fire at Current Rates.

APOTHECARIES Ce, Colomby. BATAVIA II. M. VAN DORP & Co, SINGAPORE, STRAITS, &c. :—Kelly &

Walsh, Ltd., Singapore, PHILIPPINE ISLANDS:-A. S. WAT-

ON & Co., Manila. CHINA:-Amoy, N. MOALLE & Co., LIMITED. Fachorr, BioCKETT & Co. Shanghai, LANE, CRAWFORD & Co., Yokohama, and KELLY & WALSH,

LANE, CRAWFoud & Co., and KELLY A: WALSIL.

Notices to Consignees.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

HOLLAND CHINA TRADING Co. Hongkong, November 28, 1903, 738

Intimations.

MINERAL

ASSAYS & ANALYSES.

HE YANGTHE VALLEY COMPANY, LTD.,

Thaving down well-equipped Labor. atory, is prepared, in order to assist in the Mineral Development of China, to do Assay

.21%

EVAN ORMISTON

Manager.

Hongkong, May 25, 1903.

THE

234

YOKOHAMA SPECIE BANK, LIMITED,

Yon 24,000,000

ESTABLISHED 1880.

CAPITAL SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL PAID-Ur ... CAPITAL UNCALLED RESERVE FUND

19

31

18,000,000 6,000,000 9,210,000

HEAD OFFICE—YOKOHAMA,

BRANCHES AND AGENCIES: Τόκιο.

Kock. NACABARI. LYONS. NEW YORK, LONDON. SAN FRANCISCO. HONOLULU. BOMBAT. SHANGHAI

TIENTSIN. NEWCHWANO.

PEKING.

LONDON BANKERS:

THE PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL work of all descriptions, Quantitative The London Joint Stock Bank, Limited,

STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY'S

STEAMER COROMANDEL,

FROM BOMBAY, COLOMBO AND

زبان

STRAITS.

YONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above- named Vessel are hereby informed

Analyses, and to classify minerals for Mine owners and others.

Mines as well as Minerala of Economic value purchased and consultations arranged by appointment. -

Terms moderato.

Address:-THE LABORATORY,

49, Szechuen Road,

Parr's Bank, Limited,

The Union of London and Smiths Bank, Limited.

HONGKONG BRANCH-Interest allowed. On Current Account at the Rato of 2% per annum on the daily balance.

On fixed deposits for 12 months, 6% per

Arlum.

On fixed deposits for 6 mouths, 4% pur

annum.

'YANGUESES,' Shanghai.

5th October 1901.

1726

andumi.

that their Goods are being landed and Cable Address, placed at their risk in the HONGKONG AND KOWLOON Whaer and GoDOWN-COMPANY'S Gonow at Kowloon, where each consign- ment will.sorted out Mark by Mark and delivery can be obtained as soon as tho Goods are landed.

This vessel brings on Cargo :-

From LONDON, &c., ex s.s. Himalaya. From AteTRALIA, CX 8.8, Australia. From PERSIAN GULP, ex s.s. B. I. S. N.

and B. and P. S. N. Co's. steamers,

Outional goods will be landed here un- less instructions are given to the contrary before 5 p.m. to-day.

Goods not cleared by the 25th inst.,

at 4 p.m., will be'subject to rent.

No Fire Insurance will be effected by me

in any case whatever.

MARTIN'S

APIOL&STEEL Afor Ladies: PILS

A Fronch Remedy for all léregulariiles. Thousandı of Tadini koep a buz of Martin's I-ills in the house, do that on the fret slitg of any Irregularity of the Bratem a tinuty dose may be administerous "hose who use them recom mandaism, hence ibele erförmous sale. All Chemists so Bores, or post teso N- MARTIN. SOUTHAMPTONE NOLADO

DON'T COUGH. DON'T COUGH.

E27

There is absolutely no remedy to speedy and Lectual. One Lorenge alone gives relief, Sure in action, and can be taken by the most

Zelicate.

Damaged packages must be left in the Godowns for examination by the Con- DON'T COUGH, signees and the Company's representative at an appointed hour. All claims must be presented within ton days of the steanor's Arrival hero, after which date they cannot bo recognised. No claims will be admitted after the goods have left the Godowns.

E. A. HEWETT,

Superintendent. Hongkong, December 18, 1903.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

2560

KEATING'S LOZENGES KEATING'S LOZENGES KEATING'S LOZENGES

20+

If you cannot sleep for coughshing. KEATING'S LOZENCY will bet un right, They at once check the cough sad remize

the cause.

EASILY CURE

FROM MIDDLESBOROUGH, LONDON, EASILY CURE

AND STRAITS,

THE Steamship

THE

RADNORSHIRE,

Captain C. H. BURCH, having arrived

from the above Ports, Consignees

of

EASILY CURE

KEATING's Covan Tozenore, the unrivalled remedy for COUGHS, HOARSENEES and THROAT

chemists.

TROUBLES, are sold everywhere in bottles by all

Cargo are hereby informed that their THE WORST COUGH. Goods are being landed a their risk THE WORST COUGH. into the Godowns of

the HONGKONG

AND KOWLOON WHARF AND Gonowy Coм- PANY, LIMITED, at Kowloon, and støred at Consignces' risk and expense.

No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods

THE WORST COUGH.

三芝區

remaining undelivered after the 27th Int. 1.-THE TRI-METRICAL CLASSIC.

will be subject to rent

All Broken, Chafed, and Damaged Goods

ar to be left in the Godowns, where they will be delivered on the 27th Inst., at 9.30 p.m.

No Fire Insurance has been effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by

SHEWAN, TOMÈS & Co., General Agents. Hongkong, December 21, 1903.

千字交

2.-THE THOUSAND WORDS' POEM

Translated from the Chinese

by E. J. EITEL, PH.D. To be had-Price 40 Cents the set-from the CHINA MAIL Office, 5 Wyndham

Streat

2570

THE

STEAM TO CANTON.

HONGKONG

THE Splendid new Steel Twin Screw DOCKS.

Steamer

THE

011

KWONG CHOW,' 1474 Tons, Captain WALKER, leaves HONG- KONG for CANTON at 8.30 p.m. SUNDAYS, TUESDAYS and THURS. DAYS, returning to Hongkong the follow- ing days, leaving Canton at 5 p.m. Unexcelled accomn.cdation for First Class Tassengers. Ship lighted throughout by Elcotricity.

Passengers Fare $4.00 Single Journey. Meals $1.00 each.

A Record of the Founding

and Development of the Hongkong and Whampoa Dock Co., Limited.

Reprinted from the CHINA MAIL.'--

Price

Fifty Ceuta.

The Company's Wharf is West of the To be had at the 'China Mall Office?

Hongkong Harbour Master's Office.

Intimations.

ROYAL

OYAL

INGP

BAKING

POWDER

Absolutely Pure

F

OR making the finest bread, cake,

scones, puddings, etc.

Ren-

ders the food superlatively light, delicious and wholesome,

Greatest in leavening strength and the only baking powder unaffected by climatic changes. Keeps fresh and of full strength until used.

Carefully observe the maker's name or the label to prevent the substitution of spurious goods.

ROYAL BAKING POWDER CO. NEW YORK, U. S. A.

Banks.

CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA,

ou fixed deposits for 3 months, 3% per THE AUSTRALIA, AND CHINA.

G

TARO HODSUMI,

Manager.

7

HONGKONG `AVERAGE MARKET

Ib

Salmon-Ma Yau Yu

28

馬友

PRICES.

Shark,-Sa Yu

p

Corrected to Thursday, December 17, 1903.

At 100 cents per Dollar Mexican.

肉食

Skate,-Po Yu

Shrimps, -Ha

Snapper,-Lap fu

Solca, -Tal Su Yu

Butcher Meat.

Beef sirloin & prine cut-Mei Lung Pa

Corned-Ham Ngau Yuk

--

,, Roast,-Shiu

15

Breast,-Nagu LanĮ

11

Soup,-Tong Yuk

Steak,-Ngan Yuk' l'a

-Cutom Ngau Lau Sirloin .. 19 Sausages,-Ngau Chaung Bullock's Brains, Siow

"

Ilump, Salt-Ngau Kin

NO 11

Tripe (undressed)-Ngau To

Calves' Head and Feet-Ngau-chai-tan-kak, set 75 Mutton Chop,-Yenug. Pai Kw Leg-Young Fei

Shoulder,-Yeung Slau...

Tigs' Chitlings-Chi chong

31

Brains-Chi Know

+1

Feet,-Chi Keik

"

Fry,--Chi Chak

IN

Ilead, Chi Tau

·

Heart, Chi Sum

Kidneys,—Chi Yiu'

Liver,-Chi Con Pork, Chop,-Chi Pai Kwat

""

INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER 1853. HEAD OFFICE, LONDON.

589

CAPITAL PAID-UP... RESERVE LIABILITY

*...£800,000

OF SHARE-

HOLDERS.

...£800,000 ...£725,000

11

Hongkong, September 11, 1963,

UARANTY TRUST COMPANY OF

NEW YORK. (AMERICAN BANK). Established 1964.

PAIN UP CAPITAL ...U.S. $2,000,000 Gold SURPLUS AND

5,180,000 Gold UNDIVIDED PROFITS do.

U.S. $7,130,000 Gold

HEAD OFFICE-NEW YORK.

LONDON OFFICE;

33 & 35 Lombard Street E.C.

F. C. BISHOP, Manager Ettstern Dept.

LONDON BANKERS:

PARR'S BANK, LIMITED.

HONGKONG OFFICE- 4, DES VŒUX ROAD. General Banking and Exchange busines transacted.

INTEREST ALLOWED.

Un Current Accounts at 2 per sunum. On Fixed Deposits:

for 3 months 24 per cent. per annum.

6

+

"1

F

...12

4

"

EF. GROS,

Aching Blanuger, Hongkong, December 1, 1902.

1364

AND SHANGHAI

HBANKING CORPORATION.

PA-TE CAPITAL. RESERVE FUND-

Sterling Reserve, $10,000,000 6,000,000 Silver Reservo

RECZKI Z LIABILITY

PROPRIETORS

310,000,000

-$16,000,000

RESERVE FUND

INTEREST allowed on Curront Account at the rate of 2% per annum on the Daily balances.

On Fixed Deposita for 12 months 4 %

Acting Manager.

Hongkong, May 19, 1903.

EUTSCH-ASIATISCHE

DEUTSCH-AS

RAID-UP CAPITAL, S'hai Tle: 5,000,000,

*

HEAD OFFICE: SHANGHAI.

BOARD of DIRECTORS: BERLIN.

BERLIN.. HANKOW, TSINGTAU (KIAUTHCHOU).

LONDON BANKERS Messrs N. M. ROTHSCHILD & SONS.1 The Union of London and Smiths -Bank, Limited.

Corned,-Ham Chu Yuk Leg,-Chu Pei

Fat er Lard,-Chu Yau

411

י

Snceps' Head and Feet,-Yeung Tau R rk set 65

"

Kidneys,-Yeung Yia

Chicken,-Kai Chai ...

Dores,-Pan Kan

Eggs, Hen -Kai Tan... Fowls, Canton.--Kai

་་

--

Deutsche Bank (Berlin), London Agency, Direction der Disconto Gesellschaft. Interest allowed on Current Account. Geese,-Ngoi Deposits received on terms which may be learnt on application. Every description Geese, Wild Sh'ai,—S'hai Yer Ngoi, of Banking and Exchange business trans- Musk Deer,-Wong Keng

acted.

H. FIGGE,

Manager.

OF

296 Hongkong, September 1, 1903

BANK IMPERIAL

CHINA,

ESTABLISHED BY IMPERIAL DECECE OF THE 12TH NOVEMBER, 1896.

$10,000,000 | SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL, Tis. 1,000,000

COURT OF DIRECTORS :—

A. J. RAYMOND, Esq.-Chairman.

H. E. TOMKINS, Esq.-Deputy Chairman.

Hon. C. W. Dickson.

E. Goetz, Esq.

C. Michelau, Esq.

H. Schubart, Esq.

E. Shellim, Esq.

N. A. Sieba, Esq.

II. W. Slade, Esq.

E, S. Whealler,

Esq.

| C. A. Temos, Esq. CHIEF MANAGER : Hongkong J. R. M. SMIE,

MANAGER: Shanghai-H. M. BEVIS. LONDON BANKERS-LONDON AND COUNTY BANKING CO., Lr.

HONGKONG-INTEREST ALLOWED.

On Current Account at the rate of 2 per cent. per annum on the daily balance...

ON FIXED DEPOSITS :-

For 3 months 2 per cent per annum.

6

"

"

12

*

PAID-DY CAPITAL,

HEAD OFFICE-SHANGHAI. BRANCHES AND AGENCIES.

CANTON,

CHIEFOO,

HANKOW, PEKING.

PENANO,

SINGAPORE,

* TIENTSIN.

THE BANK PURCHASES and receives for Collection Bills of Exchange drawn

on the above places, and Sells Drafts and Telegraphic Transfers Fayable at its Branches Agencies.

HONGKONG BRANCH. Advances made on approved securitles. Bills Discounted.

Turkeys, Cock, Phur Kai Kung..

31

llen,-

Na

ench 6 梁心

2.2 200 10

Tench-Wan Yu

***

Turbot,-Cho How Yu

Turtles, small, fresh water,-Kerk Yu

Fruits.

Almonds,-Hung Yan

Apples, (California)-Kam San Ping Kho

(Chefoo)-Tin Chun Ping Khor

וי

Small,-Hoi Tong ...

Custard,-Fan Lai Chi

Bananas, fragrant, Canton,-San Shing

Houng Chin

+

Bananas, (brides), Macao-San Heung Chia

Chestnuts, Chinese,-Foong Lut

Carambla,-Yeung Tuo

***

A

Lichees, Dried-Lai Chi Con

Mango, Manila-Lui Sung Mong

dozen

Oranges, (Canton)-San Shing Tim Chang

Pears, (American),-Kam San Shut Li

او

Walnuts,-Hop Tuo

Green,-Surg Hop Tuo

Vegetables, &0.

15 ND Artichokos, Shanghai Sheung Hat Ah

Chi Cheuk

Beans, (French), Macao,-Ob Moon Pin Ta

LA EN E

Wild Ducks, S'hai,—-Shanghai Sui-ep pair 150 LAB Teal,-Sui Ap Chai,

*

Wild Ducks, Contaon,--SangSling Sai Apca.

Barbela Yu Bream,-Bin Yu

Fish.

Canton Frosh-Water Fish,-Ho Sin Yu Interest allowed on Current Accounts at Carp,-Li Yu the Rato 2% per Annum on the Daily Catfish,-Chik Yu

Balances.

On Fixed Deposits for 3 Months

...

Beet Root,-Hung Choi Lau

Bamboo Shoots,-Chouk Shun

"

Chilies Dried,-Con Lai Chi

Green-Ching Lat Chiu

Curry Stuff, English, Ka Lec Chol Lia...

Oucumbers, Chàng Kwa

LAR

Garlic,-Suen Tau ...

Ginger, young,-Sun Tez Keang

old,-Lo Keung

Horse Radish, S'hai-Lik Kan

55

TH

11

lb 17

* 11

17

17

13

牛腩

White Bait,-Ngan Yu C,

ཤྰཀླུ བ ཋ ླ 82་ཚ。 |

10

21

20

18 權沙

14_

18 左會

ΤΟ

脚低

銀魚仔

**

13 湯肉

17

牛肉耙

2€

牛柳

• 11

16

牛釀

*

per set

8

午腩

20

20 金山平臺

Tongue fresh,-Ngau Li

each 45

牛脷

corned-Ham Ngau Li

;, 55

戯牛脷

Head, Ngau Tau

Lo

牛頭

***

...each-

菓子

杏仁

天津平

海棠

番荔

Heart, Ngau Svin

Dir

Ib. 9

牛心

3 省城香蕉

13

牛津

4

Feet,-Ngau Kerk

03ch 8

牛脚

9

Kilneys,-Ngan Yiu

8

心願

楊桃

Tail-Nau Mei

16

年尾

Cucoanuts,-Yeh Tsz...

...each 9

Liver,-Nguu Con

... lb. 9

牛肝

Lemons, China-Ning Moong

8

5

牛肚

America-Kum San Ning Moon...

*** 13

11

7 金山檸檬

16

荔枝乾

... lb. 24

羊牌骨

1

Fresh-

荔枝

24

... ">

羊肶

Limes, (Saigon)-Sai Kung Ning Moong...

5. 匯貫檸級

20

**

...oach

猪蔽

Mango, Ssigon-Sai Kung Mong.......

per set

2

**

猪腦

Man osteens,--San Chuk Tez

12

猪脚

12

23

豬雜

1+

Small, Tai Kut...

13

豬頭

Olives,

Pak Lam

省城甜機

D

D

6

each 9

猪心

呂宋老

西貢花

山竹于

大槠

白糖

山雪素

6

猪腰

(Canton), Cooking,-Sa Li

沙梨

... lb. 21

猪肝

31

(Shanghai),—Sheung Hai L.

15

上海棗

19

Peanuts,--Fa Sang ...

10

花生

18

93

Persimmons Large,-Hung Chic

***

22

77

猪比

Pinc-apples, 1st quality,Sheung Poon Ti

Paw Law

紅柿.

each 8

18

猪油

}

2nd cocking-Chung-tang-paw-law

Plantains,—-Tai Cheu

2

SA

Heart, -Yeung Suma

Plums,-Swator Hung Lai...

www

紅梨

9

""

Pumelo, Siam,-Chim Lo Yau

10

追邂椪

Liver,-Yeung Con

lb. 22

***

羊肝

15

6

3

"

3

24

.

91

"

T. P. COCHRANE,

46

BANK.

Sucking Pige, To Ordor-Chu Chai Suet, Beof,-Sang Ngau You

Mutton,-Sang Yeung Yau ..." Veal,-Ngau Chai Yuk

is

合機

"

猪仔

17 1.

***

生牛油

生合機

22

... "

生羊油

18-

牛仔肉

B

11

Sausages,-Ngau Chini Yuk Tong

Poultry.

生日

6

茶蔬

Jian

10 澳門邊荳

Ib

Brancres.

IN

26 鷄仔

(French), Shanghai,-Sheung Hal Pin Tau...

上海邊發

CALCUTTA. TLENTEIN.

Capons, Large, Small,--Sin Ka. Ducks,-Ap

32

Sprout,-Ah Chol

2

茅菜

50

11

Long, Tau Kok

14

荳角

cach

2

each 14

紅菜雞

per dezen 20

Brinjals, Greco,-Ching Yuen Ker

IN

元茹

30

17

...

Hainan,-Hoi Nam Kai

25

Red,-Hung Ker... Brassica,-Pak Choi...

IN

104

4

M

"

海南雞

DAR

2

20

**

12

911

竹笋

pair $1.70

上海野鵝

Cabbage, Chinese, com.-Kai Choy

***

2

芥榮

each $3.00

黃鲸

Cabbage Root,-Kai Lan Tau

cach

2

芥蘭到

Huro, Shanghai,-Tu Chai ... Partridge,--Che Khoo

65

..

免仔

Cabbage, (Shanghai),—Yeh Choi

"

NEW

5b

Cane Shoots, bunch,-Kau Shun

2

17

鷓鴣

"

Pheasant,-Shan Kai

palr $1.40

自收

Cauliflower, Large size,—Tai Yek Chol-fa cach 30

Pigeons, Canton,-Pak Kup

each ...

28

白鴿

"1

Medium size.--Cheung Yoh Cho -fa

61

Hoihow. Hoi How Fak Kup,,, Quail,-Um-Chun

24 海口白灣

cach

17

Small size,-Sai Yeh Choi Fa... Carrots,-Kam Shun

"

15

20 【椰菜花

茶花

6

*

鵪辋

497

11

2,500,000

Rice Birds-Wo Fa Chenk Snipe,-Sa-Chui

dozen

Colery, Chinese,-Tong Kan Choi

4

禾花雀

唐芹菜

18

沙錐

English,-Young

6

11

即刻

60

大鷄公

White,-Pak,,

7 白

.18

50

火鵝乸

19

Red,-Hung Fa

10

7

55

水鴨仔

S' 省城水

5 žu

5

海鮮

Bitter Squash-Fu Kwa

Th

5

Do

13 加魚.

5

12

鱸魚

8

IN

18

13

10

鯉魚

Indian Corn,-Suk Mai

104

pieco

11

Lettuce,-Young Sang Chol

acb

1

IH

...

6

17

"

12

Codfish,-Mun Yu... 3% ....4% Crabs,-Hai .....

5%

12

...

怒魚

Wator Cheanuts,-Ma Tal

生菜

馬跑

16

Mandarin,-Kwoi Luni MaTal, „

6

桂林馬路

13

13

***

12

Cuttle Fish,-Muk yu

墨魚

Mushrooms, Fresh-Sang Cho Kho

**

生草

10

Onions, Bombay,—Young Ching su

.

7

Manager.

1970

...

洋葱口

11*

,, Green, Sang Churg

EX

I'

---

跌倒沙

11

Shanghai,-Sneung Hal Chung Tau

上海源動

Eels, Congor. Hai Mann...

15

海鳗

Japan,-Yu Poon

6

Fresh water,-Tam Siu Ya ...

14

Ukross, Mo Ker...

*

-

73

Eels, Yellow, Wong Sin ...

24

黃鱔

Parsley, English,-Young Un Sal per Bundle

1

Frogs, Tien Kai

32

田鷄

Green Peas,-Ching Tan

25

Garoupa, Sek Pan.....

60

石班

Potatoes, Sweet, Fan Shu .

2

Gudgeon-Pak Kap Ya ...

12

白蛤鋷

01

Shanghai, Sheung Hal Sha Teal

3

上海署

Herrings, Tso Pak...

18

曹白

Japan,-Yut Poor Sha Tea

20

將軍發

American,-Fa Ki

E.O.

1517

LONDON AND CONTINENTAL BANKERS: National Provincial Bank of England, Ltd.

Larus, Wong Ha Ti Loach,-Wu Yu Lobsters,-Lang Mackorol,-Chi Yu Monk Fish,-Mong Yu Mullet,-Chai Yu

16

黃花魚

10

Foochow,-Fuk Chau da Teal

-28

..

烏魚

Macao,-Oh Moon

"

Ha

32

龍蝦

20

***

*

̇無魚

24

Ta da

bas

芒魚

20

**

**

鹹魚

-47

18 生蠔

140

M

ax

13

頸鱸

11

I

Flaice,...-Pan Yu

16

20

黑館®

29

白館

HONGKONG BRANCH: 20, DES Vœux Road Central,

... 5%.

117

46 明蝦

>>

CHARLES R. SCOTT, Manager Hongkong, December 12, 1903.

161 Leach,-Chun Yu

Ray-Pei Pa S

8

龙巷沙

"

Pumpkin,-Toong Kwa

Radish,-Hung Lo Pak Teal-

Shaloba, Con Chung Thu

Spinage, (Chinese)—Paw Chol

Spinach,-Yin Chol

MAN Tomatoes,--Fan Ker

Taros,-Wu Da¤ ̧

Pak

Turnips, Punti, (Long),—Low |

English,-Joung Low Pak Vegetable Marrow,—Chit K#!

Water Cresses,-Sai Yeang Chell

Caltrops,-Lan Kok

Lyroot-Bin Ngaz

D

2

5

·

H

હું જ હતુ,

pleca

2

Б

Rock Fish-Sek Kan Kung

16

石狗始

Yama,-Ts Sho

A

E. ROGERS.

Insector of Markl

洋角雞夢

海本州門多慈乾披覓番芋蔵洋

日本薯仔

花旗銀宮

油門造

乾惠秀

大麵

8

VISITORS AT HOTFIS.

RONGKONG HOTEL.

Mr Altman

Mr E. A Leggatt

Mr Anderso

Mr A. M. Leighton

Mr Ascoli

Mr A. K. Lewis

Mr J. H., Lowis

Mr 11. Baroit

Mr and Mm. W. M.Me Rt. J. Macgowan

Ar Gordon Mackie Black

Mr & Mrs A. Blake Me L. A. Mackinnon Mr&Mrc R. BoggauMr W: J. Mandell Mr E. A. Bonner Dr A. Marriott Mr F. Bonuct

Mr and Mrs E. Most

Mrs R. W. Borthwick Mr Sidney Mest

Mr W. S. Brown

Mr Hurt Buck

Major Bush

Mr W. G Clark

Mr and Mrs W.

Clifford

Mr T. I. McAran

Mr & Mrs E. Meikla

Mr P. L. Miller

Mr R. E Miller

W.Mr and Mrs E. 0.

Mr P. S. Colson Mr C. II. Coulson Mrs A. R. Cowden. Mrs D. Danielsen Mr H. B. Darnell Mre J. T. Davies Mr F. B. Dencon Mr G. Dean Dr Daliors Mr and Mrs Douglas Mr J. C. Downing Mr and Mrs A. Ellis Mr A. Emerson Mr M. Fernaud Mr H. G. Fisher

Mr C. Glover Mr A. W. Grant Capt. J. Hains

Capt. T. Hall

Murphy

Miss L Norman Mr C. J. North Mr & Mrs Oakey Mrs G. Osboru Mr E. L. Palmer Mr W. Parfitt Mr G. H. Phipps Mr A. G. Potter

Mr W. Hution Potts Mr C. H. Purcell Miss Purcil

Dr and Mrs Ramsden Mr Hugo Reiss Mr S. B. C. Ross Mr E. R. Sansom Mr R. T. D. Sayle Mr W. E. Schmidt

Mr and Mrs Siminers Mr H. T. Skinner

Mr Thos. A. HanmerMr C. Skött

Mr C. Harrison

Mr E. A. Snowin

Mr W. B. Haughwout Mr Geo. Somerville Mr J. G. Hayton Miss M. A. Spiece

Mrs Leslie C, Stuart Mr and Mrs Hill,

Mr and Mrs C W. Mra Taylor

Hodgson

Mr J. Trevoux

Mr & Mrs J. Hooper Mr and Mrs Valpy

Mr A. Innes

es. J. Icely

Mr 11. T. Jackman

Mr D. Jatio

Mr T. A. Johnston

Miss E. Johnstone

Mr & Mrs J. Vernon

Mrs J. Walker

Mr G. A. Watkins

Mr O. White

Mrs A. M. Whitton

MI Phili, Wolf

Mr and Mrs de 5. Mr and Mrs C. E.

X. S.

Mr M. A. Kaizen

Mr E. Kenmer

Mr M. Kemperer

My A. All

Mr Kennett Bayley

Mr Andrew Beattie

Mr J. M. Beattie

Mr Geo, Behn

Woolmer

Mr & Mrs C. Gordou

Wright

GOT-L.

Mr R. Marlon Mrs Mayer

Mr A. P. B.

Dermott

SHIPPING.

ARRIVALS. December 22.

Michael Jebsen, German steamer, 710, A. P. Ulderup, Haiphong Dev. 19, Rico.- Jury & Co.

Kweigung, British str., from Canton,

Decomber 23.

Namsang, British steamer, 2,501, F. Wheeler, Calcutta Dec. 6, Penang 11, and Singaporo 15, General.-JARDINE, MATHE LON & Co.

Manila, British str., 2,711, H. Q. H. Lowellin, R.N.R., from Yokohama, Gen- oral.-P. & O. S. N. Co.

Tui Lee, German dr., 828, P. Michelsen, Deli Dec. 10, and Hongay 20, Coal. MEYER & Co.

Clam, British stemmer, 2,311, J. Evans, Balik Papan December 11, Liquid Oil ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co.

Hailoong, British str., 783, J. W. Evans, Swatow December 22, General.-DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP Co.

Tsintau, German str., 1,002, 0. Koch, Bangkok Dec. 12, via Swatow 23, Rice and Wood.-BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE

Hunan, British str., 1,143, W, Frazier, Wuha Dec. 17. and Chinkiang 18, Rice.--- BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE.

Yaneyama Man, Japanese steamer, Yamamoto, Moji Dec. 12, Coal.--DoDWELL dù Co., Lo.

Tamsui, British str., from Canton. Tientsin, British str., from Canton. Chiyuen, Chinese str., from Canton.

DEPARTURES. December 22.

Chinu, for Singapore and Trieste,

Decemb r 23.

Konig Albert, for Europe, &c.

Australian, for Shanghai..

Maidzurn Maru, for Swatow.

Triumph, for Hoihow.

Hue, for Kwong-chow-wan.

draconia, for Singapore and Humburg.

Sangking for Manila.

Heim, for Singame.

|

Kreiping, for Cebu.

Haimun, for Swatow.

Troets, for Shanghai.

CLEARED.

M. Sture, for Haiphong. Radnorshire, for Shanghai. McTamsui, for Shanghai.

Mr Robert Mitchell Major & Mrs Benson, Miss C. Mortimore

A.P.D.

Mr L. S. Nagaio

PASSENGERS.

THE CHINA.MAIL.

Merchant Vessels in Hongkong Harbour.

Exclusive of late Arrivals and Departuria reported to-day.

To facilitate finding the position of any veneel in the Harbour, the Aneboiage is divided into eleven Sections, commencing from Green leland. Vessels near the Hongkong shore are marked k., near the Kowloon shore a., and those in the body of the Shipping of inidway between each shore are markede., in conjunction with the figures derotury the sectionB.- J-ction,

1. From Groon Taland to the Gas Wake

2. From Gas Works to Jardine's What

4. From Harbour Master's to the Muket.

3. From Jardins's Wharf to the Harbour's Officer

5. From The Market to Peddar's Wharf.

6. From Peddar's Wharf to the Naval Yard,

Vessels Names.

Steamers.

Amigo.........

An Pho

Bectrons.

7. From Maval Yard to Bloe Buildings

3. From Blue Duildings to East Point,

9. From Kellet's Island to North Point, 10. Kowloon Wharves,

11. Jardino a Wauri.

Captain.

Flag and Rig.

Tons | Unte or nett. Arrival.

Consigness or Agenës,

Destination.

[Remark

3 cHansen

3 cKynoch

Aragonin

3 cForst

Ger.

Kic British str. Ger.

771 Dec.

19 Jebsen & Co.

699 Nov.

30 Bradley & Co.

str.

3531 Dec.

2 Hamburg-Amerika Linie

Binh Thuan

8 cRibault ....French str.

984 Dec.

15 Bradley & Co.

Rorneo

Ik wMuhle......

3 cSouchere

Clu Yuen Clan

12 h Stewart

12

Evans...

Ger. str. 1842 Dec. French str. 1100 Dec. Chi. str. 1211 Dec. Aus.

17 Melchers & Co.

11 Chinese

230. M. S. N. Co.

str, 2311 Dec.

8 cSchlaikier..... Ger.

965 Dec.

Bourbon.

Clavering

Emma Luyken

8 Barton ...: British str. 3155 Dec.

'str.

70bec. 8 Christophersen Norw. str.

Martens........Ger. str. 1149 Dec, Archibald British str. 2003 Dec. 8 © Mitchell British str. 1410 Doc.

5 h Passmore .....British str. 1267 Dec.

Derima

Elg

3

Empress of China. Fausan

Haiching

Hailoong

Flangsang

3

5 h Evans ad

Wilde

British str.

British str.

Hanyang...

3 cHaswell........

4

Staker...

3 Suzzoni

8 cAdshead

Hipsang

Hongkong Hounslow Indrasaniha Kaga Maru

Kansu. Korea..

Awang Le0

kweyang

bangsang

Losek

Loyal......

3 Craven

3 cOhno

3 c Baddeley

3 Seabury

3 Lincoln

3

Hooker

5 Weigall

3

به

Buhrmans..... kier.

83 Dec. 156 Dec. British str. 1206 Dec. British str. 1041 Dec. French str.

377 Dec. British str. 1860 Dec. British str. 3266 Dec. Japan. str. 908 Dec. British str,¦. 1142 Dec. Amer. str. 5651 Dec. Chi.

str. 1467Dec. British str. 1082 Dec. 1092 Dec. British air. Leuss ....... Ger.

str. 1020 Dec. str. 1237 Dec. Ger.

etr. 1238 Dec. British str. 2711 Dec. British str. 300 Dec. чег. str. 710 Dec. tier. str. 859 Dec. Ger. str. 960 Dec. Brit. str. 2531 Dec.. British str. 1168 Dec. French str. 1669 Dec. Ger. str. 1267 Dec. Norw. str. 701 Dec. British str. 1889 Dec. British str. 1611 Dec. British str. 150 Oct. British str. 1264 Oct.

3 Lehmann

Lowellin

McGregor

Iveenioon

Manila

Mercedes

Michael Jebsen....

3

C

Ulderup

Manekut

3

M. Struve...

3

Brandt

Nainsung

14

Nanchang

Paul Blan

Pitsanulok Prima.... Radnorshire Rabi

Gorsche

Wheeler

3 Robinson

Frangoul

3 Fuchs.....

3 cMeyer.... kwBurch 5cAlmond

....Scott....

3 cMackenzio

12 Engelhardt...... Ger. str. 1004 Dec.

Salamanca

Scotsmen

ARRIVED.

Shautung

Mr & Mrs F. B. Ollis

Per Namsung, from Calcutta, &c., Miss Gaspar, Major Hencage, Capt. Lorrell, und 771 Chineso.

Sinongan

13 c Fol.............

Tai Lee

3 cMichelsen

DEPARTED.

Tansui Tartar..... Tientsin

4 cEdy....

4 Evans.....

3 cGibbs

Major and Mrs J. W. Ormiston, R.A."

Tingsang...

4 c'ânderson

Mr C. de Bolagowskay Sugeon & Mrs Norris, MrsC. de Bolagowskay R.N.

child and maid

Mr Ralph A. Bra and child

bezon

K.C.

Col. L. F. Brown Major and Mrs F. W. Mr J. Showell Plant

Bunny & children Hou. H. E. Pollock, Mice Bunny ta. & Mrs A. Chapman Major and Mrs H. A. Major A. A. Chichos Pratt, R.A.

Mr T. H. Reid

ter

Mise Cooke

Miss L. Curry

Mies Desne

My or French

Count

Mr F. Tliomas

Per Daigi.Mart, for Amoy, Mr Robert Fulton; for Tamui, Mr Tobata,

Trocas.....

Por Konig Albert, for Bremen, &c., His Tsintan H. der Maharajah von Kapurthala, Her Undine H. die Rani von Kapurthala, Mr Arnold, Victoria Mr and Mrs F. Ayscough, Mr and Mrs Whampoa Barton, Mr A. W. Bjarnstad, Mr P. Wurzburg Bouman, Misses A. Bounian, H. Brice, K. Viksang

. de Ria Brice, Mr Gen. Butler, Mr J. W. Cooper, bouchinsy

Mrs H. Day, Mr E. G. Edgur, Mr and Mrs Mrs W. E. Sawer

Fayerweather, Miss Fayerweather, Misa Lieut. Dymock, R. A.Miss F. Sheppard Fuller, Miss Mary Funk, Mrs R F. O. Col. and Mrs G. H.Mr A. Sinclair Foote, Mrs Saji Hayashita, Mr Stafford

Ferrier

Mr A. Findlay Smith Hill, Dr Hohenberg, Mrs Hudson, Mr and Capt. and Mrs Foote, Mr Carl W. Smith

Mrs H. Knapp, Messrs i atrick Kelly, M. R.N.

Mrs Smith

P. Kennaway, A.. Kid, Alox. Kappel, Mr W. O. C. Spalck Lieut. H. W. Innes Lillingston. Mr and Mr and Mrs A. R. haver

Mrs G. S. Mackenzie, Dr Parcia Mall, M- D. Steavenson Fullerton

Mies K. Metzner, Miss Mayer, Mr Mayer and family, Mr F. C. de Menezes and child, Inspector Metzenthin, Miss Miles, Mr Lola Lio Narani, Mr E. Pichl, Mr and Mrs C. W. Porter, Miss Ratte, Mr James Roberts, Major Fornando Rodrigues, General-Major von "Rohrscheidt, Dr and Mrs Solomon, Mr N. T. Saunders, Mr T. H. Schaefer, Miss F. J. Seiden, Miss J. Seldon, Mr Arthur Sparrow, Miss Squire, Dr Felix Szliwa, Mr and Mrs H. Harker Taylor, Mr Robert Weber, Miss Dorothy Wisdom, and Capt. Wuthinan

Mr. A. M. Gade Mr R. Harding Commander and

Hardy, R.N. Mr Hulborow

I: H. U. Jetrios

Dr P. Tuall

MrsMr & Mrs M. Watson

and child

Mr S. T. Wenborn

CONNAUGHT HOUSE.

Mr J. W. Baina Mr and Mrs R. F.

Hume, & children Mr D. N. Blair Capt. J. R. Camp-Mr N. Johanson

Mr K. Kawata bell, R.E. Mr & Mrs D. Christio Mr G. E. Lee

Dr & Mrs H. Mac-

farlano

Captain Corte

Mr John Cronin

Mr W. II. Donald

Mre B. Dufour

Mme. Dulor

Mr E. Edwards

Bfr and Mrs H.

Mr L. Goetschel

Mr I. D. Hills

Mr E. Howard

Mr & Mrs L. Marston

Mr R. H. Newborn

Mr A. G. Roberts Mr W. R. Robertson EyreMr N. H. Rutherford Mr G. Lhompson Mr C. H. Ware

Mr R. Whitamore

Mr W. H. Williams

PELHAM HOUSE,

Mr James Anderson Mr W. A. Long

Mr R. H. Burton

Mr and Mrs Longe

Mr James McInnis

Mr Leonard Nelson

Mr & Mrs W. Carrel Mr A. Macfarlane Captain L. Corte

Mr H. Dunrich

Mr W. T. Edwards Mr R. W. Pearson Mfr Chas. P. GoerrigMiss R. Radcliffe

Mr H. Jewitt

Mr and Mrs

Kolly

Mr E. 0. Sullivan VictorMr A. T. Tipper

Mr J. Westerndorf

Mr E. Julian White

Mr and Mrs Emil M. L. Wattner

Lazern

-Me H.-I. Ling

KING EDWARD HOTEL.

Mr H. B. Cartor: Capt. W. Von

bich Mrand Mr. A.

busset Mrs Hale Mias W. Hawloy Miss M. Hawley

SHIPPING REPORTS.

The British steamer Namng reports: From Calcutic and Singapore Dec. 15th, Heavy monsoon wind from NE. and N., and heavy sea, weather variablo,

The German steamer Tsintau reports: From Bangkok to Cape Padaran, fine wer ther, smooth sea, calm and light winds. From Cape Tadaran to port, N.E. gales, with very heavy son and cloudy weather, clear sky from the 20th to port.

POST OFFICE NOTICES.

MAILS will close:-

For HAIPHONG.--

Sailing Vessels, Brilliant ... rosvenor Palgrave...... Vale of Doon

Alesia,

Shimosit,

Javi,

12.k Phillips

Koch

Dutch str. 1200 Dec. Gor.

828 Dec. str. British str.!

919 Dec. British str. 2768 Dec. British str. 1227 Dec. British str. 1045 Dec. British str. 2657 Dec. Ger. str. 1002 Dec.

8 Torbjornsen ... Norw. str. 1017 Dec. Trucbridge Amer. str. 2112 Dec. Is Laver...................

British str. 100 Dec. kw Binzer........ lder. str. 3240 Dec. SdBowker......... British str. 887 Dec.

23 Arnhold, Kurberg & Co.

11 China Commercial S. Co.,' La Moji & San F'cisco Dec 21. 11-under, Wieler & Cr.

17harlowitz & Co. 21jE. A. Trading Co. 22. P. R. Co. 201Jardine. Matheson & Co. 20 Douglas Sicaniship Co. 23 Douglas Steamship Co. 18Jardine, Matheson & Co. 17 Butterfield & Swire 19 Jardine. Matheson & Co. 22A. R. Marty 14 Dodwell & Co., Ld.

7 Portland & Asiatic S. S. Co. 20 Nippon Yusen Kaisha 19 Butterfield & Swire 14. M. S. S. Co. 2 C. M. S. N. Co.

8Butter ield & Swite 21Jardine Matheson & Co. 1d/Eutterfick & Swire

2Sander, Wieler & Co. 22 Siemssen & Co. 29P. & O. S. N. Co. 12 Admiralty 22Jebsen & Co.

20 Butterfield & Swiro 2A. R. Marty

23 Jardine, Mathieson & Co. 22 Butterfield & Swire. 19 Chinese

22 Butterfield & Swiro 14 Sander, Wieler & Co. 21 Shewan, Tomes & Co. 22 Shewan, Tomes & Co. 27 Bradley & Co. 12Bradley & Co. 22|Geo. McBain

19, Yuen Fat Hong 23 Meyer & Co. 23 Butterfield & Swire 180. P. R. Co.

23 Butterfield & Swire 19'Jardine, Matheson & Co. 20, Arnhold, Karberg & Co. 23 Butterfield & Swire 14Order

13 Dodwell & Co., Ld.

13 Butterfield & Swire

16 Hamburg-Amerika Linie

15 fardine, Matheson & Co.

13 eCowlishaw ................ JB. 4.m.bk. 3650 Oct. 23 Standard Oil Co.

2 cj..

Brit. bor. 516 June 13 Order 2 k'Coutts .B. 4-m. bk. 3076 Dec. 2k Weesmeior...... Brit. bqe. C69 Dec.

STEAMERS PASSED SUEZ CĂNAL, [SUPPLIED THROUGH BRUTH.

Claverburn, Indradco Roon, Wakusa Maru, Palling, Howick Hall, Budenia, Dec. Breizhuel, Gloamin, Palermo,

Maru, Nesior, Preussen, 1; Awa

Charl Chetan, 8; Chardonin, 4; Australien, Keemun, Palma (Delayed through mutilation), Macduf, 11; Glen- gyle, Kanagawa Maru, Sachsen, Shang- hai, Freiburg, 1ō; Ernest Simone, Kamakura Maru, Kintuck, Tantalus, Saxonia, Seneca, December 18.

Mails.

The Imp. German Mail s.s. Bayern carry- ing the German Mails with dates from Berlin of the 24th November. left Singapore on Friday, the 18th Dec., at 6 p.m., and may be expected here on or about Wednesday, the 23rd December, at 5 p.m.

The

O. & 0. Co.'s 9.s. Guelit sails on Saturday, the 12th Dec., at 7 a.m. from Yokohama direct to Manila. Duc at Manila at 3 p.m. on Wednes. day, the 16th, and due at Hongkong some time on Monday, probably, de- pending on promptness of unloading at Manila.

Per M. Struve, at 9 a.m., on Thursday, The T. K. K. s:s. Hongkong Moru, with

the 24th December.

For SWATOW, STRAITS & BANGKOK, Per Loosk, at 9 a.m., on Thursday, the

24th December.

For MANILA.—

Per Loongang, at 2 p.m., on Thursday,

the 21th December.

For SHANGĦAL-

mails &c., left San Francisco for this port via Honolukt, Yokohama, Inland

Sea, Kobe, Nagasaki and Shanghai, on the 3rd Dec.

The P. 31. S. S. China, with mails&c.,

21 Standard Oil Co. 13'Sander, Wieler & Co.

The P. & 0. Co.'s s.s. Jaagon loft Singapore for this port on the 17th

Dec, nt 8 n. m.

The C.P. R. Co.'s ss. Athenian leit Van. eaves on Monday afternoon, the 14th Dec. for Hongkong, via the usun Poris of Call.

Latest Advices. The M. Ma steamer Polynesien, with the next FRENCH MAIL, left Singapore on Wednesday, the 23rd December, at 7 a'm., for this port, via Saigon. The Boston Tow Co 's 8.8. Lyra arrived-at |

Yokohama on 19th Dec.

The N. Y..K. 8.8. Hiroshima Maru left Moji for this port on the 22nd Dec., and is expected to arrive hore on the 27th December.

Tho N. Y. .K.. H.S. Yawala Maru left Kobe, via Moji and Nagasaki for this port on the afternoon of 22nd Dec., and is expected to arrive here on tho 28th December.

The T. K. K. e.s. Rosetta Maru loft Marila on the afternoon of 23rd De cember, and is expected to arrive here on Friday afternoon, the 25th Dec. The s.s. Gregory Apeur, from Calcutta, left Singapore for this port on the after- noon of 23rd December,

Day of

Werk.

Sonth

Por Lyecmoon, at 2 p.m., on Thursday, The C. P. R. Co.'s B.S. Empress of Japan | Bus.

Mr & Mrs H. Maudl Cor-MrEd. Muelle, Consul | For

of Peru Dal-Mr Arch. Reid'

General Von

richildo

Mr and Mrs Geo.

Hawley

Mr and Mrs Geo. T.

Hawley

Mr A. H. Hollings

worth

Mrs Lambkin

Roh.

Mr & Mrs T. I. RO80 Mr and Mrs E. A.

Semenza

Mr and Mrs M. J. D.

Stephens

Capt. & Mrs Stokes,

R.H.S.

Mr and Mrs M. P.

Talati

Mr H. S. Vaughan

Miss Lambkin

Temperature.

HONGKONG, December 23, 1903.

BABO INTER--

9 A.....

30. 8

Do.

1 P.M....

30.12

Du.

4.P.M....

30.10

TWITMOMETER- 94.5....

57

Dol

1 P.M....

62

DA.

4 P.M....

63

Bu.

(Wet bulb)9 4.3.

50

Do.

Do. 1.M.

51

Do.

Do.

4 P.M.

51

63

Do. Maximum ....................................

Do. Minimum over night 55

the 24th December,

MOJI, KOBE, SALINA CRUZ

CISCO.-

arrived at Nagasaki at 9.30a.m., on Monday, the 21st Dec., and loft again

YOKOHAMA,

& SAN FRAN

at 5 p.m.

Per Clavering, at 3 p.m., on Thursday,

the 24th December.

For NINGPO & SHANGHAL—

on same day for Kobe, where she is due to

arrive at 6 a.m., on Wednesday, the 23rd Dec.

35 86

29

(II

Vancouver (B.C.)

Jan. 13.

Swałów

Dec. 20.

hai & San F'cisco Dec. 20.

Cobu & Illo alanils

¡Dec. 23. Dec. 24. Swatow & Bangkok Dec 14,

Shanghai

Dec. 24.

[Bangkok

¡Dec. 25.

Haiphong

S'pore & Calcutta

Dec. 24. Dec. 30.

S'hai & Yokohama Dec, 24,

Cos'tan Dock

China Coast Meteorological

Register.

22nd December.-A 4 PM.

Station.

WPostock Nemuro Hakodate.. Tokio

Kochi... Nagasaki... Kagoshima Oshima.... Naha.......

Ishi'jima...

*0

Barometer.

99.25

29.06

3) 65

30.14

30.22

130.3

30.31

30.28

T

30.27

"

30.29

41

Taihoku...1 p.30.28 Taichu......

Tainan..... Koshun .... Pescadores! Weihaivci.3 Gutzlaff... Sharp Ik...

Word.

!

Tempe,alurs,

Foraidity.

-vation_

30.13

30.15

警车

+

30.20

T: 30.33 35

80.4 48

30.32 54

"

Amoy 30.33 62 83

1888 18811|18

Swatu....

p.

50.32) 58

Canton ....

64 89

"

p.30.22 6038

Vict. Poak

180, 1

19

30 20 60

11

30.20 63

PARENT

Weiber.

|||5o-032||220000 ||

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23

1903.

Delivation.

Vessels Advertised as Loɛding.

Vessels,

Arts.

Date of Leaving,

Jardine,Matheson& Co Dec. 28, at Noon Amoy, Stow & R'goon Avoca (8)

Nippon Yusen Kaisha. Dec. 30. at 4.p.m. Australian Ports, &o.. Yawata Maru (8)

Melchers & C.......... January 6. Kiautachou (8) 1777 Bremen, &c. Bremen, &c.

Sachsen (8) ...........Melchors & Co......... January 20. B'bay, Spurs & CPbo. Hiroshima Maru (9) Havre and Hambor Nürnberg (8).....

„Taiyuan (8) ......................... Kobe London, Antwerp & Manila (a)

Simla (9) London, o....... London and Hamburg Flintshire (s)..... London & Antwerp.. Glonfarg (3) ......

Manila

Manila

Manila

Manila

· Rosetta Maru (6) ....... Rubi (s).

Zafiro (8) ....Shawnut (s).

(8).....

Marseilles via Saigon. Salazie (s) Manila, Aus'lian Ports Chingtu (8) Moji, Kobs & Y'ham. Kagoshima Maru Mar.,ldon, A'erp, &c. Bingo Maru (s).. Mar., Lon & A'orp. Dardanus (8) Mar., L'don & A'erp Yangtze (8) New Yorky. Suez Canal Lowther Castle (8) New York v. Suez Canal Sikh (A) New York v. Suez Canal Himera (s)...... New York v. Suez Canal Nubia (9) N'ki, Kobo & Y'hamns Kasuga Maru (s) Ningo and Shanghai Tientsin (8) ........ Odesa v. Bombay...... Hermann Lerche(s) Rotterdam & R'burg. Savoia (8) Shanghai & Kobe... Mazacon (8)

Bengal (8) Shanghai.. Swatow & Shanghai.. Nanchang (8). Shanghai.....

Hanyang (s).

San Peise via Japan.Clavering (8) S'por, Pang, Calcutta. Nameang (8), S'hai, Kobe & Y'hama Radnor hire (s) S'hai, Y'hum & Kobe .Polynesien (s) S'haiand Portland, Or. Indrasamla (8). S'haiand Portland, Or. Indravelli (8)... S'pote, Java Ports, &c. Tjilatjap (8) S'pore, P'ang, D'bay&e.[Vindobona (s) Singapore & Bombay. Tientsin (8) Stow, Amoy, Foochow Anping Miru (e) S'tow, Amoy & Tansui raijin Maru (3).. S'tow, Amoy, Foochow Dagi Maru (s) Swatu.....

Hailong (6) Vancouver (B.C.), &c. Empress of China Vancouver (3.C.), &c.jAtlienian (s)... Victoria, B.O.. Tacoma Victoria (8) Victoria, B.C., Tacoma Lyra (s) ...... Victoria, B.C, Seattle. Kaga Maru (s) Yra, S'hai, Moji,Kobe Palermo (8)

Sippon Yusen Kaisha. Dec. 29, at Noon. Lamburg-Am'ka Lini December 30. Butterfield & Swire.. January 1. [P. &0. S. N. Co...... Dec. 24, at Noon.

Jan. 16, at New-n. r. &0 S. N. Co Shewan, Tomes & Co. About Dec. 28. McGregor Bros. & Gow January 9, Toya Kisen Kaisha... Dec 29 at 11a.m. Shewan, Tomes & Co Dec, 26, at 10a.m. Shevan, Tomos & Co. Jan. 2, at 10a.m. Dodwell & Co. Limited About January 28, Messageries Maritime Dec 29, at 1p.m. Butterfield & Swire.... December 30, ¡Nippon Yuson Kaisha. Dec. 25, at Noon, Nippon Yusen Kaisha Dec. 26, Daylight Butterfield & Swire... January 5. Butterfiold & Swire... January 18, ...Dodwell & Co. Limited December 24.

Dodwell & Co., Ltd...January 12. Sheran, Tomca & Co. About Dec, 28. Hamburg-Am'ka LinicjAbout end of Doc, Nippon Yuseu Kaisha Dec. 30, at Noon, Butterfield & Swire.. December 24.

.........About January 15. Bradley & Co. Homburg-Am'ka Liuie January 10. ...... P. & O. S. N. Co...... About Dec. 26,

P & O. S. N. Co... ... About January 2. Butterfield & Swire. Decen ber 24. Butterfiold & Swird... December 26 China Com. S. Co., Ld. Dec. 24, at Noon Jardine, Matheson &Co Dec. 30 at Noon. Shewan, Toines & Co. Dec. 24 Daylight. Messageries Maritimes About Dco. 30. Portland&AsiaticS, CDecember 24. Portland & A. S. Cn January 14. China H'land Ting Co, les cond half Dec. Sandor, Wieler & Co..January 14. p.m. PO. S. N. Co... ... About January 6. Osaka Shosen Kaisha..December 27. Osaka Shosen Kaisha., December 29. Osaka Shosen Kaisha.. January 6. Douglas Lapraik & Co. Dec 23, ut 4 p.m. (s) Canadian Pfic R. Co. January 13. Canadian Pie R. Co January 27.

Dodwell & Co, Limited December 30. Dodwell & Co. Limited January 20. Nippon Yusen Kaisha. Dec, 29, at 4 p.n P. & O. S. N. Co....... About Dec. 24.

SHARE LIST.—QUOTATIONS.

Stocks.

BANKS,

Closing Qudabŝons. Cash.

December 23, 1903,

No. of Shares.

Paid

Falue.

ripi

2070, sellers

all

830, buyers

1

10 £ 8 $30, buyers 1810

*

125 Hongkong and Shanghai Bank Corp. 80,000 8

19,970 £ 10 £ National Bank of China, Limited

29,955 £ Founders' shares 750 £ Do. MARINE KNSURANCES.

250 $ 50 $170, salca

Caston Insurance Office Co., Ld.... 10,000 (8 China Traders' Insurance Co., La.... 24,000 $ 83.33 8 25 $67, sellers

5,000 £ North-Chins Instrance Co., Ĺd. ......... Union Insurance Society, Ld.

... 10,000 s Yapgtsze insurance Association, La.. 8,000 $

FIRE INSURANCES. Chma Firo Insunnce Co., La.......20,000 $ Hongkong Fire Insurance Co., Ld. 8,000 $

DOCES, ETC.

lhong & Whampos Dock Do, Lu., Heo. Fenwick & Co., Limited. Now Amoy Dock Co., Ltd...

KANO

S. 0. Farnham, Boyd & Co. Ld................. STI AMEOATS, TUES, LTO,

Cars and Manlis 9. S. Co., La.

100 2 25 Ts, 219, calca 250 $ 100 $490, sellers 100 8 60 $135

100

250

50

20 $90, rales 50.18310

all 18206, buyors

60,000 |

6,020 8 6,000 8 55,700 Tle. 100 Tis100 T. 128

25 $ 25 $48, huycry 68 87 $38, nellera

$18 80,000 € 150 8 50

all 980, sollere 20,000 $

158 15 $82. sollers

Douglas Sceamship Co., Limitel HK. O. and M. Steamboat Co., Id. 80,000 $ Indo-China S. N. Company, Limited 60,000

10,000 8 Star Ferry Company, Id, ......

10,000 8 Shill Transport & Trading Co., Ltd. z000,000 £

8,000 TIA. T-ku Tug and Lighter Co., Ltd....... Shanghai Tug & Lighter Co, Ltd. 200,000 Tie.

100,000 Preference.

do.

REFINERIES.

60

10

all 875, sellers 10 8 10 830, sellers

5 819, buyera 11 £1.2.6, Bales

10 8

50 Tls 60 Tls. 36

50 Tle, 50

{ Tis. 524, sollere {Tls. 17, ecllers

105

.

100

a

100

"A

50 r. 80

China Sugar Company, Limited..... 20,000 8 7,000 8 Luzon Sugar Company, Limited, .... Perak Sugar Cultivation Co., Id..... 7,000 Tls. 50 T

WHARVES.

AI. & K. Wharf & Godown Co. | '30,000 $ Shanghai and Honghew Wharf Co.... 20,100 Tls.

LAND AND BUILDING.

Hongkong Land Investment and 60,000 8

Agency Company, Limited Slangbai Land Investment Co., Ld. 39,000 Tle. Kowloon Land and Building Com-1

$10, acliere

50 All €97, buyers

100 Tla100 Tls. 220, sales

100

100 $167, sales

60 Ms.50 Tls. 104, salos

10 all 11, sales & buyers

60 60 852), sellers

[any

6,000 $ 3,764 Fle. Wii-hei-wel Land & Building Co., Ld Humphreys Estate & Finance Co... 100,000 West Point Building Co., Limited... 12,500 $

50

30 $35,-bugers

25 Tls.25 Tls. 12), vellers

100

n! $320

5 IS

5 150 centr, sellers

118 118.50, sailor-

1

all 30 cent

15,000 Fos,

250

all 5609, setler

118/16 $8, sellera

50

"

Sur óts Francaise des Carbon-

nages du Tonkin.

Hongkong

Gup Rock Height Macaŭ ......***

Ila phong. • Manila.....

29.86 79 69 Bacolod...3 p. Iliolo .....

"

O.S. Jimer 4 p.

Malate.....!

29 79 81

23rd December.—ar 10 â‚м.

Wl'ostock.. 7.30.21

TEAMWAYO.

"HK. High-Level Tramways Co., Id.j. 1,250

MINING.

Jdebu Mining & Trading Co., La... 80,000 $

New Punjom Mining Co.; Ld........ 60,000

Preferenco shares...... 20,000

Rub Aust, Gold Mining Co., Ld.....200,000 £

HOTELS LTS.

Hongkong Hotel Company, Ltd. ... 12,000 3 Astor House Hotel Ltd. (Tientsin),

all 8148, sales 2,000 T.Tls.50 Tla.50 Tla. 150, buyers

25 $ 25 $28, buyers

Astor Horse Hotel Co., Ltd. (S'hai) 30,000 8

DISPENSARIES.

A. S. Watson & Co., Limited,....... 60,000 8. Watkins Limited

LIGHTING...

€9392899083 38

...

1

20.79 83

December 24th to 30th.

DIO WATER,

Попсколь

Mosa

1Ieight.

Time,

JAK WALPA

Ilongkong:

Tine

h

Ivet

fect,

left San Francisco for this port via

Sca, Frl. Honolulu, Yokohama, Inland Kobe, Nagasaki and Shanghai, on the 12th December.

Thur, 21

1 20 a 4.6

6 36

1.0

11 33 a

0.4

5 21

4.0

26

20 a

4.0

7 17

1.9

$

0 a 1.2

Bat.

26

V

10

6:0

-in-7-59

Coba

400

1.8

7 12 a

4.3

m 0 -54"

6.4

m

42

9.6

10

3 28 a

5.0

0 15.

1.2

Mon. 28

1

4.9

D

B 97

10 10,000 $

all 14. buyers.

10 871, buyers||

1 11 a

118 a

Tues.

3 39

4.8

tn 10 15

29

4 53

3.0

4:90

b

Wed.

5 15.

4.3

m

0 14

3.1

& 36 a

0.4

J 11 4

3.0

Nenuro 6.30.00

Hakodato..!

(30.09

Tokio

30.26

Exchange.

Kochi..... Nagasaki...

30.2

HK. and China Gas Co., Limited... Shanghai Gas Company, Ltd......... Hongkong Electric Co., Limited Now Electrics (new issue)

7,000 £

8,000 Tla.

30.000$

30,000 $

90.98

Kagoshima

30.38

BBICK AND CEMENT. Green Island Cement Co., Ld. ............. MISCELLANEOUS.

Bank, Wire,

On demand....

...1/8 ...1/8,

Oshim..... Naha........

30.32

Manila Investment Co., Ld. .........

30.25

Bells Asbestos Eastern Agency,

17

30 days' night,

IM

...1/8

Ishi'jin..

130,26

Ld.

4 months sight,

...1/819

Taihoku

5a. 30.27

+

Documentary, 4 months' alghe, On Parie

...1/818 ...1/91

Taichu..... Tains.....

United Asbestos Oriental Agency,

Limited

9,000 ord'y $

100 fdem

Ilk. Steam Water-boat Co., Ltd. ...

7,000

Koshun

30.17

On demand,

200

left

Credits, 4 month sight,

215 219′′

11

"

IM

Un Berlin...----

On Demand,

IN

On demand, - ....

F

Credits, 60 days' sight,

414 *** 428

Amey Swatow

Canton

127

Steamers Expected.

Per Tientsin, at 4 p.m., on Thursday, the The N. Y. K. 8.5. Kagoshima Muru loft.

24th December.

For SWATOW & SHANGHAI,-

Per Nanchang, at 4 p.m., on Thursday,

the 24th December.

For SHANGHAI.—

Per Har gang, at 5 p.m., on Thursday,

the 24th December,

MAILS BY THE UNITED STATES PACKET. The United States Mail Packet Korea

will be despatched on THURSDAY, the 24th December. with Mails for Shanghai, Japan, San Francisco, United States, Canada, Honolulu, Peru, &c.. which will be closed at follows:- Printed Matter and Samples at 5 p.u. Registration at 5 p.m.

Letters at p.in.

Supplementary Mail on board up to the times fixed for the departure of the Mail. Extra Postage 10 centa.)

Hongkong Rogister.

Oa dale at date at

¡Ons p.m. 10.,

Opium Quotations.

Previous day

at i.p.m

HONGKONG, December 23, 1903.

New Patua, cash, ............................

1197

Barometer ---

30.28

90.34

- 30.22

Old Patna, cash,

Temperature

68

67

60

Now Benares, cash,

1197

Humidity

17

42.

38

Old Benares, cash,

Direction ofl

NE

NE

W

950/980

Wind

Force-TIM

2

1000/1030

................................... 1060/1140°

Weather...

b

b

Rain.......

Persian, Oily, cash,

Highest opus ir tompărature on the 21st.....62 Lowest open air temperature on the 21st......18

1

New Malwa, credit,

Allowance. Taels, Last Year, Allowance Taola

Old Malwa crodit,

Allowance, Taels,

Allowance, Taels, ..........

Persian, Paper tied, ................................ 800,830 Allowance, Taols (**............

́F. GʻFIGG, Acting Director,

Hongkong Observatory, Dec. 22nd, 1903.

Singapore for this port on the 15th December, and is now duo.

The Glen Line s.s. Glenlochy left Sing

pore on the 16th Deccinber, and is now due.

The A. A. s.8.. Arara, Trom Now York, will leave Manila on the 3rd Dec., and is due here on or about Saturday, the 26th Dec,, at daylight.

The N. Y. K. s.8. Bingo Marn

Shanghai for this port on the 21st Dec., and is expected to arrive here on the 24th Dec.

The C. & M. steamship Perla left. Cebu on Saturday, the 19th December, and

The

about Thursday is duo, here on or afternoon, the 24th December.

Java-China Japan Lija steamer Tjilatjap left Moji vis Amoy on the 16th December, am, and may be expected here on or about the 24th Decembor.

The Bon Line steamer Benledi.

from

Leith and London, left Singapore on the 17th December for this port. The C. N. Co.'s 8.8. Taiyuan, from Austra linn Ports via Manila, left Sydney on 5th December, and is expected to arrive hero on 27th December.

The B.s. Cha les Tiberghien, from Now York. left Singapore for Hongkong via Manila, on the 5th December

The 0.9. S. Co.'s steamer Gilch us, from Tacoma, left Moji on 22nd December, for Hongkong.

HONGKONG, December 29, 1903.

On London-

Oredite, 4-

On New York

On Bombay-

Wire....... On domand, de On Calcutta-

Wire... On demand, On Singapore

On demand, On Manila On demand, On Shanghal-

On demand,

90 days' sight, (private paper) On Yokohama:

DH

29.18

30.17

30.17 Pescadores Weihniwei 9,80.33 30. Gutzlaf 175-Sharp Pk..

NW

30,43 41 100 Nw 30.31 5373

W

20130.39 5170 x

98.

*

62 86 N Hongkong 10.30.32 6131 NE Vict, Pesk 127 Gap Rock

b

-

ENE

D 30.27

ESE

70

Macao...... Haiphong..

29

30.28 87

INNE

11

29.92 82 63 www!

Bacolod 9 A

129.85

"

"T

[29.80 83

127 187 Manila......

Nom. Iloilo

Cebu

Nom. C. S. James 10a.

Malato.....

*** 711

.... 72

891 On demand, ** 2009 Gold Leaf, 100 fine, (per tael)......901.50 $11.70 Sovereigns (Bank's buying rate) silver (pes DR.)

.25}}

VESSELS AT THE DOCKS -At Kowloon.

The C-C. Co's 8,s. Lothian sailed from

Porland on Dec. 18th, for Moji and II.M.S. Amphitrite, H.I.G.M.S. Mowe, Hongkong.

The P. & A. steamer Indrelli, sailed from Portland on the 8th Dec.. vin Japan ports, and may he expected

here about 19th Jan,

Hankow, U.S.A.T. Sacramento, H.M.S. Glory, Heim, Haichiny, Argus. Cosmopolitan, Salamanca, Aberdeen

F. G. Froo, Acting Director. Hongkong Observatory, Dec. 23 1908. LBABOKAT, reduced to 32 degnes Fahrenheit sad to the level of the sea in nches, tenths, and huo. ired the,

2. TEMPERATUR, in the shade, in degrees Fahren-

hels

9. HUMIDITT, in percentage of saturation, the humi tity of air saturated with moisture being 100.

4. DIRECTION OF WID, to two points

5. FOROS OF WIND, according to Beaufort Scale.

6. STAIR Warnas blue sky, edetached clouds, drizzing rain, fog, y gloomy, A hall? Ughtning, a.

verest, p passing showers, g squally, rain,

thunder, visibility, w daw (wet)

7. BAIN in lachee, tenths and hundredths,

snow

10 a $146, buyers

50 TIs.50 Tle. 107, buyers 108 10 $12, buyera

5 $7. 10 3

10 $10 $242, buyers 60,000 8

50 3 20,000 $

50 815 8,80 € 12/6 £12/6 $5, sellere 4 $9, buyera

· 10 8 10 8 10 $210, buyers 10 $ 10 $15, buyers

Hongkong Dairy Farm Co........... 10,000 tlongkong Ico Company, Limited... Shanghai Waterworks Co., Ltd...... 7,200 Tebrau Planting Company, Ltd...... 20,000 8 kong Rope Manufactory Co., Ld. 10,000 Hongkong Cotton Spinning Co., I. Fwo Cotton Spinning and Wear

ing Co., Ld.".....

International Cotton Banufactur

ing Co., Ld.

19),)

71

all 812, buyera

25 all $245, gəliers

20 £ 20 Tis. 425

585 nominal

50 all8146, buyers

10 3 10 8152, buyers

20 000 Tis.. 6) Tls 51 Tls. 37, sellers 10,000fls. 75 Tis.75 (fls. 25, buyers

8,000 Tle. 100 Tis100 Tis. 40, buyers

2,00 Tls. 500 Cis500 Fla. 173

Laou-Kung-Mow Cotton Spinning and Weaving Co., Lì............. hy Chee Cotton Spinning Co., Lai. China Provident Loan Mortgage || 60,000 8

Oo. Ld.........sen

103 10391, sellers

5,000 $

8

all 40

China Borneo Company, Ltd. ...

60.000

12

12 88, bugars

Campbell Moore & Co., Limi ed

1,200

19

Wm. Powell, Id. ......

12,000 8

13. 10 89:

Shanghai and Hongkong Dyeing

and Cleaning Co., Ld.

1,200 8

60 $ 50 $50, Nominal

The Canton-Hongkong Ice and Cold) Storage Company, Limited ........

70,000 8

10 8 10 310, Noning

CIGAR COMPANIES,

Philippine Tobacco Trust Co., Ld.... 20,000|8 Alhambra Limited........

3003

LOANI.

Amount.

Value.

50 850 816 soller.. 600 $ 63 8250

interest

Quotation

VERNON and SMYTH, Shs e-Bròkera..

Chinese Imperial 1888 1T19. 767,200 Tls, 2507 % p. sunum Par

Printed and published by Tros. H. REID, No. 6 Wyndham Straat, Hongkong

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