SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1907.
BY TELEGRAPH.
MR MAY.
NOT GOING TO CEYLON.
(From Our Correspondent.)
SGAPORE, February, 16.
FACING THE MUSIO.
The A.D.Ü. at the Theatre Royal
John Smith faced the male to come purpose last night. It has become so much the custom to speak of 4.D.0. performances in the superlative degree, that when they do an exceptionally good thing it is difficult to convey appreciation lo sufiolently con
THE BANK MELTING.
THE CHINA MAIL.
A Satisfactory Report.
The ordinary half-yearly meeting of the barebolders in the Hongkong and Shang- bal Banking Corporation was held in the City Hall at noon. Mr A, Haupt, Chairman of the Cours of Direitora, presided, and
vincing terme. There is no getting away there were also present: The Hon. Me As regards Japan, great activity has from the fact that all A.D. productions W. J. Gresson, Mease R. Shewan, A. J.
AMOY NOTES,
· February, T.'.
EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITY. On all sides, wo are met with evidence
cargo is already going more frosty to Man-they have given to our affairs during the churia and there la good reason to expect past twelve months, and, Sir, I think I am that the opening of the fee. bound portavoling the feelings of other shareholder next month will see inre active demand, when I say so long as the Board consista considerably reducing stock. Better trade of representative busineṣr men of the in the North will no doubt be reflected here Colony, such as I see sitting around your that Chins is waking up, and Amoy’is not to some extent and with the assistance of table, we can rest assured our interests will to be behind other parts of the Empire. moderately good clos orope, which we can be justly preserved and the bank will The latest move is the determination of at least hope far, we should find better continue to maintain the position which it the business men of Amoy alty to open a times ahead than we are leaving behind enjoys in the world of finance here in number of Primary Day Schools, 18 lo sit,
the Far East and laswhore (applause).
The Chairman thanked Mr Marshall, Prevailed there since the close of the volums of Le trade both in exports meeting then closed. and imports. Indis, where we also have Important branches, has produced abundant. drops commanding record prices, enpaalaliy so in the oven of jute, and, to consequence, that country has bem a very large huyor of eliver for currency purposes in addition to the usual requirements of the Native Bazaar, Gentlemen, we see a sound and satisfactory expaneled of our business at
one for cash ward of the city. Whether subscriptions, or by a small rate or tax, is,
are good-like the Irishman's whisky there Raymond, G. H. Medhurst, G. Balloch, 1/war vosolting in a large increase in the bat his remarks wore janindible. The the initial cost is to be defrayed by pablla
4. Siebe, E, Goetz, O. H, Leneman, D. M. Nissim, H. E. Tomkins (Directors), Me J. R. M. Swoich (General Manager) and Messrs
The Colombo Observer states authorita none bad- and that being admitted it tatively that the Hon. Mr F. H. May's can easily be said that the effort of last night was one of the bait. Facing the appointment as Lieut-Governor of Cey-Masio" in a farco puro and simple. It is Ion has been cancelled, and that Mrrellicking, old-fashioned laugh producer, B. Humphreys, A. G. Wood, W. H.
bullt on laos not to be critically analysed. Davis, G. C. C. Master, G. de Champeaux Hugh Clifford has been appointed to the
Are fanny, and, after all, fan ln what¦ position.
It is believed that the change is due
of Sir-Matthew Nathan's health.
IIt has been known locally for some time
all the situations are impossible-but they. G. Morris, J. Orange, J. M. 8. Alves, wanted in this prosale workaday world. 9. Kadoorfe, WV, H, Wickham, A, Like the poet the playwright must have Findlay Smith, A. C. Hyoos, R. R. Bynd,
is
scope. James Henry Darnley has taken J. C, Peter, W. A. C. Cruickshank, Ptinued efficiency of our Managers and
orltio does discover that the John Smith
all points, which speaks for the con
SHARK REPORT,
In thole weakly share report, dated 18th Feb., Mosins Vernon and Smyth state
The
ROBINSON PIANO-
COMPANY, LTD.
TRE
not yet finally settled. What is to be the MINIATURE GRAND
chaiseter of the Education remains to be seen, but that it will be programira there can be no doubt. Even if English is to be taught by the teachers, there ought to be, no difficulty in getting a sufficient supply numbers of young men are leaving the various Middle Schools with a more or less porfect knowledge of the English language.
STEINWAY'
Since the date of our last report, owing of young men able to teach it, a large 18 a work of creative art which
"THE TONG WEX INSTITUTE.
stande alone unqualifiedly THE BEST.
PIANOS
The eighth report of this excellent institution has just been issued, and shows by all other Leading Makers
FOR SALE OR HIRE that it has continued its career of useful. mass throughout the year. It has two foreign tonghers, Mosers C. J. Weed and
Matthew Nathan he found him of great It was there, "whips" of It, so they any in heung Shui, Cheung Pal Kai and othore. ago and Mr H. E. R. Hunter, whose man-Shanghain and no buyers the rate dropped Oscar Gorralt, bath graduates from the
--ED., Q.M.]
the colloquist, and no wore-smpty chairs, The dress circle was falcly well patronised,
AT.
Mr J. B, M. Smith read the notice sonagement at the Head Office during Me from $920 without any intermediate sales U.S. A., sight Chinese teachers, and air PRICES consistent with
Smith's absenco has given every natisfao but below there were mostly rows of grin-woningthe meeting, and the Chairman, after ning seats. It is, sincerely, a great pity that reading the report for the balf-year saidtion to your Board, will resumo charge of
(applause). As stated in the Report your Directors have carefully considered the desirability of Ingressing the Bank's Capital and are unanimously of opluton that the time to do so has now arrived. Since the Capital was last increased in 1899 our busines has kept pace with the expansion of Eastern trade, and we are satisfied that remunerative employment will be found for increased recoUIKOS Whatever political changes may be in store for China there can be little doubt that the ultimate outcome will be a wider Held for the operation of foreign capital and a
to $900, at which laat zato several Iola pupil-teachers. During the year the changed hands, and more shares are antes se time of closing. London zemsine ur changed at 8108, Nationals remain with boyers at 851 and no sales to report.
Marins Insurance-Unlons here for ther improved their position to $820, after small sales at $800 and $810, the market closing with buyers at the higher rate (820), Cantons remain unchanged and without business. In the Northern stocks we have to changes or business to report,
Fira Insurances-Hepgkongs, after fur. ther email sales at $370 and $375, have im proved to $58) with buyers, and at time of cinsing we have to report a sale at $388, the market closing steady at the last rate
number of students on the books, was 310 though all of these have not boon present all through the year. On the day of in- apection by two well-known Amoy residents, there were 237 present out of 254 on the roll on that day, October 30th, 1900. The report of the Inspection Committoo is very satisfactory, as they say, "we have no hesitation in recording our sppreciation of the caraful and successful instruction given by the teaching staff of the institu
tion." I notice, too, that the Total of
quality and BASED ON PRESENT RATE OF EXCHANGE
JUST LANDED.
The Famous Austrian
and
Amoy very generously presented a large COFFEE overy Standard. Thirty-two Standard number of prizes to the School, enough for Medals and Special Medals were also pre- seated by the Trustees for excellance in scholarship.
Fo
CREAM
LIQUEUR
chiefly to the intervention of the Ubiness New Year holidays, we have but little business to report. Raton, with a few ex to the necessity for retaining a strong
options, have ruled fairly steady and at the pleaty of it in mixing on the happy homes Smith, H. Gosdeckar, D. D. Gauder, G. generally and I am sure you time of closing, with the removal of the man in Hongkong in view of the state of the John Smithe, and if the carplagg. Fott W. H. Potts, D. Von der Hyde, will approve of our having again voted incubus of the Chlok Now Tane soitiemont, decu manufacturo trouble for himself what'. B. Maraball, D. Forbes, C. W. Lay them a bonus of 15 por cent. on their closs with su upward tendency. Exchange that efforts were being made to retain the the odde, since, as mentioned, amusement Captala W, E. Clarke, Dr W. J., Noble, salaries (applause). Our esteemed Chief on London: T/T 2/ un Shanghai Ta servicen of Mr Bing in this Colony, Sic what is sought. The pain of it in there Hon. Mr E A. Hewett, P. Smith, Manager Me J. R, M. Smith returned 73.
Bank. With sellers of Hongkong and wore not many seekers after it last night, B. Layton, Ho Fook, Ho Kom Tong, Lo from a well deserved holiday » few weeks smsistance, and consequently interested himself in moving the Colonial Office to reconsider their proposal. Mr May ac quiesced in this, unt desiring to leave the Oclony jest at prosent, and now that it has the pubilo of Hongkong do not accord a Gentlemen, Year Directors have, again our Shanghal Branch at an early data been decided that he is to remain there will warmer first night to the premier and the pleasure to lay before you a half yearly baa more settled fealing generally, Great planeer organisation of local entertainers, care has to be observed so far as the It cannot be pleaded that there was general report which I am sure you will consider Governor's health is concerned, and if it doubt as to the merits of the production. satisfactory. We are glad to be able to no happens that he has to go away for o At the dress reheateal on Thursday the par- recommend Dividend of £1 16 and
Wo voyage, tho Colony generally will be pleased formance was sufficiently canslatent to war. Bonus of £1 per share in addition, that Mr May is here to take over the reina rat an excellent production boing gust also propose to add $750,000 to the Silver of Government. Mr Hugh Clifford, who antood, and it was noticeable that there were Reserve Fund and to carry forward the has been appointed to Caylon, joined the sufficient people present (the tickets were service in Perak in 1883, and rose to gratis) to sprod the opinion over the balance of $1,721,668.00 I hope you Torn British Resident at Pahang in 1901, being Colony weretit twice as big as it is.. It will approve of this distribution. transferred to Trinidad and Tobago in 1903. that was done, well, there is some othering to the accounts our figures show There he was Colonial Secretary, and at reason for the fly in the ointment; it it was comparatively little change. With the times has administered the Government not it is the busloese of the Cotamtige to further rise in exchange it will be observed regulate the issue of dress rehearsal tickets. I that the Silver equivalents of our Gold
A weathy gentleman of Amoy, que of Those worda sró written more in sorrow totals are again lower, but xe those total considerable increase In "ovarssa trade, Chinas, on the issue of a good report and than in anger, and with the hope that more are taken into consideration in the working We propose to increase the Capital from the recommendation of a dividend and the founders of the school, has recently. cordial appreciation of the efforts of those of the Bank's commitments in Gold and $10,000,000 to $15,000,000 and the necos bonus of $5, gradually ross to $100, at provided for four free Boholarships of $25 who spend time and money to antertain the theatrically-impoverished residents of the Silver, the shrinkage in the Silver equival. ary steps have been taken to get our which a few shares changed hands. Later, per year each, to be given to intelligent
We solicit the favour of a Colony will be extended to-night, Mondayenta does not affect, from a profit and lose Ordinance amended to allow of the propos- however, with further sellers and no more and deserving youths whose financial ciretious and Excellent in Flavour. night, and on all future occasions. The point of view, the value at which they stand ed increase. In due courses special circular bayers, the rare weakened, and offers to ouinstances do not permit them to carry A.D.O. Itonostly deserves it, and it should our books. Apart from this there is will be tout to Shareholders and an Ex soil at 899 meeting with no response the on their studios. These will be competed be accorded without stint. Among those very little change in either our Gold or traordinary Meeting will be called, when market clossa weak at the last named rate for at the beginning of next term in visit and invite you to sample
Shipping-Hongkong, Canton and Mak
this most popular Liqueur. The death occurred in Tokyo on the 31st present last night were Sir Matthew Nath-lver Deposits. Our Nota circulation is the resolutions necessary to obtain your
Our large but necessary 0309 haya been placed during the week
Changes are being arranged for Mis
Per Bottle... Chinese Now Toar settlement, and Blila Pay- before you. ultimo, after a protracted illness, of Man, Sir Natharriol Nathen, Mrs Mag and bighor, as usual, with the approach of the sanction to the scheme will be put
Bionary Schools so as to bring up the party from Government House, and they Nishimura Katsuza, president of the well- and the others who constituted the audience able also show so increase, to the extent of Reserve Fanda hare bean built up with 4V 831 on the dividend of $1 paldi known leather Grm "Sakura-Gaul," in-howed by their angontrained enthusiasms 8364 lacs. On the other side of the Balance the consent of Shareholdere, freely given, on the 12th instant, and close teady teaching to the level of the Government Per
Shoet our Cash and Bullion in band and in This fact has been borne in mind when to strong at 230 ex dir. Indos bare seventy years of age, was a armarai under As anatunced at the nutact Juhnouit are about B11 Ints higher. Indian tocommending that the price of the new barn negotiated in amall lots at $86. Shell schemes, but without endangering the the Education. The Three Missione work- the Tokugawa régime, but entered basinose Smith faced the music to some pa. Government Rupee Paper is only changed shares, be fixed at £30 per share, a Transports have improved considerably, more specificially Christian chameter of in ita Silver equivalents. Consels, Colonial price which confers on Sharabolders and after small unimperat sales at 3ising in the Amoy rogien bave carried soon after the Restoration. He was the post. The cut was selected with excel and other securities, are likewisp affected substantial bonus and at the same time and 25. are now in demand at 87/6 without through at last a long-desired plan for a first promoter of the tailoring, best and bent judgment, and repeated rehearsals by exchange, but also show a small reduc-allows for an appreciable addition to our Snding any allers. We have nothing Union Theological College for the training of students for the Christion Ministry, as shoe, brick, glass and leather tanning under the watchful, opes of Maseration compared with last half year. Our Reserros. These proposals will wo trust further to report under this headlog.
Refineries-A for forced eales of Chips well as a scheme for a Union Boys Board- enterprises in Jepio, having obtained the Sutherland wa Jola Robertson, the stage holdings onder this heading are liable to meet with your approval, and I hope the knowledge of these businesses during his mangers, ensured an evenness in the per- vary from time to time and it was consider ingreased resources will bring increasing Sugars have been made during the waskating School. In these institutions, Mis travel in Europe and Ameries in the ently formance that is chiclly ass ciated only ed advisable to realise some of the stockstufense and prosperity to the Bank. I reduced rates, bat the market has otheralesionaries of each Mission will work and with professionals. All performers were in view of the condition of the home money conclusion I am glad to say that is good rated fairly steady st #128/122. Lach side by side, thus effecting a saving clear in their enunciation and intelligent in markete, to which I shall refer later. With start has been made for the new half year, without change.
Before moving the adoption of the Re-
Mining.We have nothing to report in time and energy, and a corresponding greator benefit to the students and their conceptions of the parts ontrusted to gard to the Starling Reserve Fund, it them; the business" was studied and far remains unchanged. As you are aware port. and Accounts I shall be pleased to asdar this heading.
Lands, Hotels, and Building Hongkong scholars, who will be drawn from all parts trom ovardons, and the dressing and stag- it was formed with the object of hold. Dswer any questions that may be asked
Lands have ruled very quiet and without of the field, irrespective of what mission ay business to report. At time of closing, the Churches belong. Thus the Union however, a small demand exists at $107. effected is twofold first among the Hotels have found buyers at the improved Missionaries themselves, and also among
placed at the rate, Helders, however, sem Christian Churches already established in
SOCIAL AND PERSONAT,
Mr Charles M. Alexander, M.A.. the famous evangelist, will speak and sing to- morrow at the Thestro Royal at 9 pm,
A large choir will aestet.
Tokyo. The deceased gentleman, who was how heartily they enjoyed themseiren.
Joars of the Meiji era.
The end news of the unexpected demies of Miss Ysabel's Henderson has caused
great regret among her many friends in the Colony. She was extremely popular
ing чего extremely creditable, The ing £1,001,009 in Gold as a set of (applause), outstanding character wan, of course, John against our filver Capital $10,000,000
March.
MENSIONAET - SCHOOLA,
her noquaintance. Her illness was brief. sherbert and water, could indulga ta racing/Investments beld against it, were ontered and Gentleman. It is gratifying to us all of $123, and more could probably be the members of the various Chinese
Valloy and was largely attended.
WEATHER REPORT.
The following notice in issued by Mr Figg of the Hongkong Ubservatory :—'
heading.
We
AN EARTHQUAKE.
What is believed by most people to hara
bean a slight earthquake occurred at about,
some far-distant shook. There was a
latera
VISITORS.
We have been favoured with a visit from Mr-Frank Lonwood, recently Lecturer In
There being ao questions the Chairman and well liked, and her death, which Smith-the Smith of the world, who, so that the Bank might virtually have propered the adoption of the report and occurred at the Peak Hospital yesterday unlike the other Smith person who distrito Capitals, one in Silver and occunts,
Mr Henry Humphreys-Mr Chairman came as a great shook to those who enjoyed batod tracts and slaked his thirst within Gold, and the Sterling Reserve with the Over a week ago the contracted a cold, and and drink," and yet de a lady A good at the nominal exchange of 21. on both to receive again a Dividend of £1.15 per disinclined to part except at an advance such great numbers in this region. on Saturday was Fomoved to the hospital tum in time of need. Lieut. Commander sides of our Balance Sheet: the ontries #hare and a bonus of £1, after strengthen- Humphreys have been the medium of ing the Bank's position by the addition of some small Investments at $11.20 er the There it was discovered that the young lady Lloyd Thomas played the role with credi, still appear to our accounts in that form, 8750,000 to the Reserve Fund. You have dividend of 80 cents paid on the 11th suffered from appendicitis, and an oport- The varying phases of pasalon, perplexity I may mention the present market value of referred, Mr Chairman, to the difficultiosity and cless steady at that rate.
ing, 9th inet. It nemed at first like tho tion was performed, but the patient did not and humour werd excellently done, and the securities representing the £1,000,000 Exchange Banks have had to contend with have nothing further to report under this ten minutes to eleven on Saturday even- recover and died yesterday. It is sad to particularly commandable was the fancied £1,056,000, Exchange Banking in China during the past six months; wo can there-
Docks, Whares and Godorons, Hougrumble of very distant thunder, but it note that Miss Henderson was making spectacle of the Good. Samaritan. being during the past six montha has not been fore congratulate phrselves the more that arrangements to leave with Mrs Henderson robbed in the Landen fog. Lt. Commander without is difficulties. Silver ranged in our Directors, Managere and staff have kong and Whampoa Docks, after farther shook the window panes in such an un- for Homo very shortly. Great sympathy is Thomas has not been seen on the loos! price from 29 13/16 to 33 1/8, and stood at been able to girs such a good report small sales at 140, done with probable buyers usual way that there seems little doubt felt for Mrs Henderson and Mr Robert stage to hatter advantage. As Nore, his $25/18 on Slat: Decomber, as szalust 30 (applause). Our thanke aro dus to thor at that rato. Kowloon Wharren have change that it was an earth tremor, the edge of Henderson in their sad bereavement. The wife, Mrs. Van der Wunde inlused consider-3/16 on 30th Jano. Its course was marked for this good work and I am sure wo aled hands at $914, Shanghai Dooks at 198. ́ funeral took place this afternose at Happy eblo dramatic feeling into her part; she extreme and rapidly recurring docoa-approve of the Bonus voted by the Board We have nothing farther to report under second but alighter shock a few minutes
tions making for unstability in Exchange. to the staff. It will be welcome news to this heading. was natural and unaffected, and garola mot A sharp and appreciable advance in the shareholders to learn that the management Cotton Mills Internationala havo to finished performance. The same might be value of money in England and the Con- has decided to increase the Capital of the proved in the north togs, and Soychees to Bald of Mies Shelton Booper, who repro-tinent took place in October and was Bank from tou million to fifteen million 410, Hongkongs have been placed locally sented the Rev. Smith's wife in a dainty immediately followed by great stringency, dollars, and that, the New Scrip will be at 911, and more ses wanted at the rate. New Testament Greek in Mansfield Col. and womenly way. Her various encounter and high rates in India. The Benk of issued at the favourable rate of £30 Miscellaneous-Cements have found for lege, Oxford, who with his wife is taking an eighteen months' tour round China and with the other Smiths were excellently England rate remained at 6% for the por share. It must be just a welcome to thor bayers at $245, closing firm with more India, in order to study the conditions of carried through and she scored a decided exceptionally lone poried of three months: the Bank's clients to know that the Bank buyers. A few China Lights have been Missionary work at first hand. Unfortu ancocas. The humorous character of Mrs on the 17th January, 2007 it was reduced upon which their wollars so much depends placed at 44, and Electrics at 16. Toes mately, owing to the essen
the end
of the Chinese Year, could Loochoos and the E. and B. costs of Ponting, the housekeeper, sfforded Mix to 5% trut this high level is still maintained will be in a better position than ever to still enquired for at 250 without business at
only spare us two days in Amoy, bat opportunity of and very dear money also prevails in India.
for trading. Before concluding, I should Continent to the North of the Yangtze, and was a capital one, indeed. As a character money boing exceptionally easy and plenti like to say that we are all vory pleased to depression appears to be forming to the sketch it was the heat of the ereulog fal, but business in this Colony suffered so nur Chisi Manager, Mr. J. R. M.
a few of the Inland centres. We had E. of Formona.
hoped he would have preached at the Union - Strong
N.E. and N. winds may be'ex Miss Marchant was in the role of overaly from the disastrous typhoon of Smith, back again (applauss). Some years
Kulangau, on Sunda Mare left Church,
orening, but peated in the Formosa Channel, and fresh hiss Fotheringay, at sctress saved in the 18th September, which brought in its ago it was my father's pleasant duty to
his steamer, the S. 8. to moderato monsoon over the Usins Sea. the fog by the John Smith, and the lost train a deplorable loss of life and caused welcome Mr Jnokson (now Sir Thos, Jack.
The following letter is said to have been mast, inopportunely at 2 o'clock in the Longbong Relay, for inchhormous of the opportanfilen gives her. The great damage to vasols and cargo in the sou. Bart.) on his stem the Toceived by a large by The Jones Mber visiting In
afterapan for Foochow and Shanghai.
Hankow he in ing at 10 am. to-day, 0.60
10 to go over to Forecast for the 24 houre ending at noon assurances of the lady of the stage was harbour and for a time seriously inconvent. He said on that occasion that Mr Jackson Montresi, Canada -Mister J. T. Jones Japan
big Students' Conference, admirably depicted. The Rer. John Smith, enced and disorganized our shipping, upon always brought sunshine with him. Well, and companes, Notre Dame street and shen to return to Shanghai for the to-morrow.
Fonour DETRIUT.
who had the misfortune to take a flat in the which the welfare of Hongkong so fargely gentlemen the sunshine came right enough Montres, P., Dess F-1 receer the Missionary Conference to ba hold there in
go May. After that he 1.-Hongkong sad Neighbourbrod: N.E. same building as the other John Smith, depends. The course of Exchange directly and I feel sure that Mr. Smith's return will winds, fresh; fait.
8-Formona Channel: N.E. to N, winds, was the barmless and helpless curate to affects our trade and theprice of money la fin likewise be colucidout with better trade Boykel witch I buy from you altite, but tein and Peking, returning South on his strong.
life. He played so well that poople felt ancisconteos effects commercial transactions conditions and continued prosperity, to the for why you don't and me no enddel, what way to India, where he and his wife, art de use of de blaykel when she don't have to spend the whole winter, before they get 8.-South coast of China between Hong-sorry for him. Another Staith was Colonel generally. Locaily, Chinese dealers over Hongkon Bank Our friends in the North
TZAR kong and Lamooks: Same as No. 1.
Danean Smith, unele of the Bmith, and, as
Owing to the intercalary month the played by Mr II. M. Kendall, was the gay estimating the probable domand, contracted will be glad to hear that Mr Hunter is no saddel- I am loose to me my customer back Bally to the old country.
not very pleasure for me. Wat is de matter Now Year is very late this year. old spark we so often read about. The heavily during the year for Yar on low returning amongst them and I am squally are ting by no having de seddel and date EE NEW make up was very good and the
silver basis to find an already dull market sure we are all sorry to lose him. in thorough keping Mr L. D. Lethbridge further depressed by lower prizes in Indis I have much plessure in seconding the impersonated the irresponsible Dick
acham of the Smith, with and the riso ta Exchange in China, with adoption of the report and accounts.
He was over the result that many failed to most and reckless, and regarded their engagemeuta and busold stocke
has risen over Japan, and fallen over the
On the 16th at 11,50 a.--The baromotes
Chins.
AF Lloyd Thomas
of steamery.
he
The high pressure area remains over the ehowing her ability, and her portrayal In Chains the reverse has been the ose grant them proper and reasonable facilities resulting. We have nothing else to report, homes to return here in the sutumn for a
South coast of Chios between Hong
kong and Hainan; Same as No.1..
Rainfall.
The rainfall rec rded at the Obororedīt,
vatory during January was 3.45 froḥes.
The motion was carried.
IMPORTANCE OF THE POSTSCRIPT.
longer ebay, when he may be able to go up
.
country and see something of the work
North to Tien-
wit you mastar Jens and companes, is no There will be usual dislocation of business
of noise the my money 87, good like anedder mane. the usual waste of money in crackers, with You loss to me my trade on I am veroe their accompaniment of
of unmbling by well-high body truly,
Most Delicious, Highly Nutri-
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Memoranda.
TRURDAY, February 21.
Transfer Books of Hongkong Fire Jnace
soce Co., Id Close from this date so 7th March, inclusivo.
FRIDAY, February
Goods par Goptic undelivered after this
date anbject to rent, MONDAY, February 23 ----
Noon-Meeting of Hongkong & Who pos Dock Co., Ld., at Co.'s Offices.
every ThuBUDAY, March 7
11 &m Meeting of Hongkong Fire Insurance Co., Id., at Moors Jacdine," Matheson Doe Office
•Mr Ostickerk proposed the confin. Anger for dat an now it is to you at you what a nation TV
Presting of Chine Fire Tosurance
a companes I send to you back at wuncement are
that are
This in the wettest January on record mince the complications into which his friend fell were largely increased. Now Dealers nation of the appointment of Mr G. Ar fools and no good mister T. J. Jonge children tho 1887, which had a fall of 8.43 inches. The ith the light heart that gocerally the are coming into the market and we Balloch to the Directorate, and the re- your bicykel bosserro for suro baka was you gostei, deo
Loterfees those gentlemen as average for dancery for the last 23 year candle at both ends," sa Mrs Porting pa's it may be they will be more careful election of Mosarsi. Haupt, R. Shewan re such a foolishnes peoples. Your customs ought not to be overlooked. 10
Inevitable
representative of the police than thair predecessors in discounting the and A. J. Raymond as director, Duffell, and in the role Dz. W
is 1.32 iroboe.
was er hls, future of sarkets and Exchange, hang M. do Champeaux seconded and the since i tite dis letter and de siddel in de buginese facuity so largely dovoloped..
Hartley
performance hal and the North are sind carrying heavy motion was engrid All through there A JAMAICAN LADY SPEAKS HIGH-being clean and e
Was uniformity in the acting, and the result stocks of Tarn and Piscogoods but business -VOLT-UP CHAMBERLAIN'S
DOUGH REMEDY.
Mesare WH Potta and A. G. Wood was that the situations were wall worked up there is principally done on a sterling basis were to clected auditors on the motion of and besame screamingly forny.
and Dealers mavo fortunately not committed Bir Orange seconded by Mr Wickham
of the New respectulice, J. P. St. Danila. P.8.is passing strane that a zation with the box. excuse to me.
should have consented to this sandat hiatus for so long period...
SOUND ADVION. TEVER neglect a lid cold, You cann
SPRAINE Aprain may be cured very quickly by applying Chamberlain's Pain Balm to
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BHEUMATIC PAINS QUICKLY RELIEVED
THE sorulating pains characteristic of 1 rheumatism and sciatica are quickly
RS Michael Hart, wife of the superin was delighted, and ap
tondent of Cart Servico at Kingston, Not one of the performers was once Jamaica, West Indies, says that she has for allowed to make an oxit without recogni change settlements. Cotton has also helped gentlemen; thank you for your attendance some years and Chamberlain's Cough Relan, and at the end of each set the applause them by continuing a steady market, and Dividend warrants will be ready on Mon- medy for goth ha croup and whooping was hearty and prolonged. The band of goods on the sunt capnot be replaced at the day
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Bir Morsball-Mr Chairmann, before we Jongh and has found it very beneficial. Sha H.M.S Monmouth" be without a bottle of it in her home. Sold ally are recommended to go and see how to regolas this fact, and we are now able separate I would like to propose a vote of
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to record a greatly improved movement; thsuks to the Directora for the attention all chemists and storekeepers,
dapplause Athens lees to say, great ortone to low ex- The Chairman-That is all the business the injured parts every hour, and rubbing not tell how it may result,: A afturla relicyed by applying Chamberlain's Pain
has implicit confidence in it and would not enlivened the intervals. The public gorer. equivalent of lies! prior. Bugera appear
vigorously at each application. If the rub home remedy will often bring relief and Wilts. The great polo relieving power of the bing causes too much pain, apply the Pain should not bo ignored, but there is nothing tuiment has been the eurprise and delight Balm without rubbing. It should be apo reliable as Chamba lain's Gough Bomedy of thousands of aufferers. The quick relief plied as soon-s possible after the injury in It is well known for its quick-curd of from pain which it fordy is alvun werth realwed, and bolore the parts besome in-
chomlets and storekeepers. And storekeepers, amid and swollen. For sale by all chemists coughs and colds. For sale by all chemists mapy timed its co For sale by all and storek espars,