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CHINA'S IMPROVING TRADE To-day's Advertisements
A New weeks ago our Bhanghai corres-
pondent wired us a summary of the quar
terly returns of China's trade, showing that
A
the volume of businces done was a little GRAND CONCERT
larger than during the corresponding period last year. The Ouloms Gazelta for July to September is now to hand, from which we gather that the Customs revenue for the quarter amounted to Taels 8,336,060, as compared with Taulu 8,197,127 for the corresponding quarter of hat year. The rovenue obtained from the South Chins ports for the third quarter of this year and laat is shown in this table.
1908 1907. Tha. 80,486 63,177 77.118 83,100
Kowloon ...
Canton
Lappa
A
Kongracon
Baoshui
Wuchuw
Nanning
Swołow
Amoy....
Fnachow
Santuac Holhow
Pakhoi
+
880,493 859,118
39,043 20,789
WILL HELD AT THE PRAYA EAST HOTEL
ON
SATURDAY, December 12, 1908. Commencing at 8 PM. Sharp.
ARTETE
LED ROZZINA, Čumquiau, CYRIL LANGLEY, Step Dancer. OTTO MEAD, Oomedian, LEN WEBER, Piccolo Player,
&o..
Bo
Hongkong, December 10, 1908, 1669
WANTED.
3699 57,794ENTLEMAN requires BOARD and 158,059 110,630T RESIDENCE, from 16th January.
18,788 8,756 CONDUIT ROAD Locality,
'STORE,' Apply 391,301 378,311
Care of CHINA MAID ORIGT. 208.003 244,041
Hongkong, December 10, 1908. 252,480 200,805
49,709 41,206
76,400 62,404
50,746 33,246 |
SITUATION WANTED.
SHIPPING
ARRIVALS.
December 9.
Hatching. British etesmer, 1.158, W. O. Pangre, Frostow and Amoy Dzoomber
General-DoUGLAS STEAMSHIP Co. Cheangchen, British steamer, 1.239, A. Traan, Singapore November 20, General.
-ISES.
Ningpo, British str., 1,223, E. Richards, Swatow Deo. 8, Baliest.-BUTTERSTELO & Swine.
December 16.
Chi Yuen, Chipeso steaner, 1,193, C. Stewart, Shanghi Dreamber &, General,
C. M. S. N. OG.
Zweena, British arr., 841. A. Baweny: Samuraig Nov. 29. Gruetal and Sugar.- Yux FAT Hero.
Chili, British str., 1,143, J. Warrick, Haiphon and Haihow Deo. B, Guneral and Ries,-BETTERFIELD & SWIRE.
Jelita, Infini simmer, 2,481, Petite, Bombay and Singapore Nev. 30, General, 1868CAELOWITZ & Co.
Revenue shows a decline at Kowloon,NGLISHMAN, aged 25, has had experi- Lappa, Amoy, Foochow and Hoihow; atence la Shipping, Booking and Sale all other ports it exhibits an increase.
Departments, also an Interpreter in several Chinese dialects, o objection to Out- porte.
+7. F..! Apply to
Care of CHINA MAIL O Hongkong, December 30, 198
WEATHER REPORT.
The following notice is issued by Mr. Figg of the Hongkong Observatory:--
On the 10that 12.05 pm.--The baroneter has risen slightly in . Formosa, and the Philippines, and fallen moderatsiy ver the Loucheon.
1668
HONGKONG HOCKEY CHÁLLENOS
OUP.
Aaryanaz, British str., 9,021, Maclean, Fingapore Dec. 2, GeneralBUTTERFIELD & SWIRE.
New Firk Oct. 8, General and Case Oil. Aragonia, German str., 5.560, Meyer, HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIM.
Clara Jebsen German steamer, 1,109, J. Bendixen, Haiphong December 7, Coal- JEESEN & C
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THE CHINA MAIL.
STEAMERS PASSED BUEZ CANAL. November 6, Nore, Tenkai, Ville de
In Clatas,
November 10, Bogs Maru.
November 13, Mendians, Telemachua, Lituania,
November 17, Thesiva, November 20, Carnavonshire.
November 24, Bensoriich, Sunda, Shi.
18033,
November 21, Surum, Peleus, Sanuki Mors, Yunnan,
December 1, Tanquebar, Foudan, Su- matra, Jonkin.
December 4, Bellerophon, Mannuth hire, Foyn Rickmers. Hyson, Nyinsa. Silové (Ten)
December 3, Beninrig Glenlochy, I drant, Prins Eifel Friedrich.
AREIVALS AT HOME.
VISITORS AT HOTELS,
HONDSONG HOTEL,
Mr P. R. Adams.
Mr A. R. Allen
Miss B. Allen
Mas M L. Baldwin
Miss K. A. Mamoy Mr G. C. MoIntosh Dr G. W. McKenn Mr and Mɛn Megie:
Osborn
De 0. D. R. Black Mr and Mrs D. Mr W. Steele-Boyce Mr & Mrs W. Eram-Mr and Mia C. Mr B. L. Packer
well
Mr & Mrs Chiaverini Mrs G. M. Clark Mr B. L. Cordon Mr A. H. Craok Mr. S. O. Dabia Mrs O. P. Downing
Osborna
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1908.
Vessels Advertised as Loading.
DESTINATION,
VISITA.
Amoy & Shanghai..... Frechasa (6)
II.
Amey & Woonhow......siching ()
Australian Ports Empire (6)......
C.
Mr A. W. J. Pesto
De and Men W. W.
Pearse
De and Mr G. de
Ferindorge
and Mrs J. F.Mr N. P tersen
Elit Mamer Elinc Tomber 8, asilia. Hitachi Maru, Dr K. E. Elis Pinganey.
STEAMER MOVEMENTS.
Mad
ENGLISH MAIL of the 19th Nov., felt The P. & O. Chi'a as. Delta with the Strigapore on Saturday, the 5th Dec., at 930 m., and any bis expected hers on or about Thursday, the uth This packar brings D., 10. m. repilon to latters despatched from Hongkong on the 13th Os, and the parcel mails closed in London for des parch by the all se runta on the 4:3 November, and for despatch vortané on the 11th November. ourrying the German Maile with dates Imp. German Mail R.A. Deringer from Berlin of the 18h November, left Colombe on Sunday, the ith Dec., p.m., and may be expected hers en er about Thursday, the 17th Dea. The T. K. E R. Hongkong Muru mailed for Ynzabarns on the 7th D., and will bo due to active in Hongkong of The P.a. Hongking December 16, Mar carries the American Mail from San Frane Beu of November 17.
Cirverdon, British ateamer, 2080, Pott,The Card ff Oct. 14, Coal and Patent Fool. DODWELL & Co., LD.
Loksan, British str,, from Canton. Esang, British-str., from Canton.
DEPARTURES.
December 9.
LL Entries for the HONGKONG The typhoon has regained the Preite as HOCKEY CHALLENGE CUP a moderate depression which is lyg to the should be sent in to the Secretary, Hong-Arcona, Gerar cruiser, for Batavia. S. of Meisen Sina thie morning.
December 10,- Pressure has given over N. China and King Hockey Cup Competition, fongkong Club Entrice should be accompanied by increased in E. Japan. Areas of lightranee Fen of TEN DOLLARS and the Lome and address of the Secretary of the pressure are lying over S. Japan and Central China.
Cab entering
Gradients are less steep and the monsoon will decrease in stron th in the Formosa Channel and the N. part of the China Sea. Hongkong taintalf for the 24 hours erd g at Ban to-day, 0.24 inches.
Forecast for the 24 hours ending at noon to-morrow -
FORECAST DISTRICT. 1.Hongkong and Neighbourhood: N. winds, fresh, fair.
4.-Formosa Channel: atvong,
N.E. winds,
3.South coast of China between Honig. kong and Lamocks: Samu as No. 1.
4-South coast of China horseen Hong kong, and Hainan: N. winds, nixong.
Entries close on December 24th, 1908. Further particulare on application.
T. H. KING, Bun Sec., H.K.B.C. Hongkong, December 10 1908,
1664
20TH CENTURY IMPRESSIONS OF HONGKONG, SHANGHAI, AND OTHER TREATY PORTS OF CHINA.
NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS.
FARE
Guy flors of the 20th Century Im pressions are making every effort to effect delivery to Hongkong Subscribers in January next,
In the meantime Mr S. J. KADOORIR, cf. E. S. BADOORTE, St. George's Building. Hongkong, will answer any farther enquiries.
POST OFFICE NOTICES.
Mails will close --- For PORT DARWIN, THURSDAY ISLAND, COOKTOWN, CAIRNS, TOWNSVILLE, BRISBANE, SYD-2, NEY, MELBOURNE, ADELAIDE, PERTH, HOBART, LAUNCESTON, NEW ZEALAND & FREMANTLE.
Per Aldenhem, a 9.m.
the 11th Dec.
For AMOY.-
"LOYD'S GREATER BRITAIN PUBLISHING
Do., LTD.
REG. LLOYD, General Maraget. Tudor Street, London, E.C.
December 10, 1905.
Friday, XMAS -
Per Changches, at 9 am on Friday NOVELTIES
the 11th Dec.
For SWATOW & SHANORAL-
Per Shuohsing, at 9... Friday, thoị
11th Dec
For SHANGHAL-
For Tipanas, at 10 am on Friday, the
11th Dec.
For HAIPHONG.
Per Hongkong, at 11 a,m., on Friday
tho 11th Deo.
ENGLISH AND FRENCH CONFECTIONERY.
Gregory Apcar, for Shanghai. Are Maru, for Moji. ghoshu Mare, for Swatow, Choskun Muru, for Swatow. Amara, for Honray
Segoria, for Singapore and Hamburg. Haizzan, for Swatow.
Hochany, for Stanghai. Sigan, for Heihow.
CLEARED Bang, for Shanghai. Capthing, for SwION. Chĥnień, for Canton. Siangan, for Ealgon. Chengchere, for Amoy. Loksang, for Swatow. Yesan Maret, for Kuchinois. Sultan ran Langkat, for Singapors. Shrohsing, for Swatow,
PASSENGERS.
ARRIVED,
Por Haiching, from Foochow, &c., Miss
The C. P. R. c.'s 6.8. Fimpress" of China left Yokohama on 31onday, the 7th Desember, at 3 p.m. for Vierocia and
Vancouver.'
Brepeated.
1 N. Y. K... Kanchi Mars (Baro peau Line) left Singapore for this per on the 4th December, and is expected bere on the 10th December. The Glen e R. Glencer left singapore on tha 6th Doc., and is expected to arrive here on the 12th Dec,
M: F. Encou
M1 J. Evers
Mr and Mrs J.
Fitzgerald
Mr LE Phipp¤
Major Mad Mrs B.
Ray
B.
Mr B. Raf
Mr W. Vaughan Rob
T. inson
Mra R. Rodger and
child
Mr J. P. Rodier Mr V. Roditi
Mr G. Francis Capt. F. Feekei Me Decan Faller
Mr & Mrs A. Schaefe Capt. T. A. Hall Mrs A. Henderson Mr Schlatheper Hon. Mr. A. HewettMr W. Scbernian Mr H. H. Hoyt
V. Boatington apt. K. Innes M.L. Jupp Mr J. Lancaster M. J. P. Lowier
Lyton
Mrs O. H. Layann Mr and Mrs E.
Mr L. I.allback Mr and Mrs R.
LAlt3
Miss polis
0.
Mr C, W. Smith Mr J. Spistles
Mr W. T. Stabbing
Mr J.. W. Stewart
Mr H. P. Thomas Jndan and Mrs J.
Tracey
Mr D. Unnensta
Mr O. Wallsch
Mr and Mrs 0. J. Wamfold-Lock
F.
G.
Mr F. C. Waterbury
Mrs Westcott Miss Whelan
Mr L Wilson
Sie Francis Lovel! MH. B. MaeCulloch Mr A. Mrokonzis Mr S. Weld Mr and Mrs G. E.Mr J. D. Woods
Markley
PEAK HOTEL
Dr Aurey Mr E. F. Aucott
Mr H. N. Jeffrie Mr and Mrs Joseph Ocl. and Mrs Bedford Mr Alber: E, Lanning
Mr Lawford
La Bell
Mr and Mrs Bolton Mr Lloyd Lt. Col. & Mrs BoyardMr R. Marten Mr and Mrs Bowen Mr R Mitchell Misa Campbell
Bag.-Comdr. and Mrs Die and Men Consland Montfeld Capt and Mrs Craig Mr A. Moreno Col. Darling
Me Poa! Mr Davidson Mrs Dover
Mra Ellie Rev. and Mrs
Ennis
Mr T. L. Perkins Surgeon aud Renduel!
DallasLt. Col. Reid
Mrs
Mr & Mra H. Rand Mr and Mrs Sayle Mrs Saver
The 8. A. L... Burcefon lett Singapore on Sta Dec., at 8 am and may be expected here on Lith Dr., : TO. The 6.8. Ghaze left United Kingdom in
the 6 h Dec. for the Far dast. The Buu Line steamer Benledi from Mid- Mr E. Davidson diaslo, Autwerp and Londen, lefties Evans Singapore on the 8th Dev., for this Capt. and Mrs FizobMr A. Sinclair
Mr and Mrs Fishor Mr A. Findlay Smith Mr 8. H. Galbraith L-Col. Stacpole Me Gausden
Capt. & Mre Stewart Mr L. 8. Grocahill Me Suter
Lt. & Mrs Thompson Mr and Mrs Hassan Mr Tottou
purl.
The & A. steamer Busters, which left here on 12th Nov., arcived at Sydney on the 4th Decembar.
Stringe, Messrs Bate, Morrison and Siqua. The
DEPARTED.
Per Monteagle, for Vancouver, &c, Mr
at. Buy from Colentra and the Straite, et Singapore for this port on the 4th Dec
Mrs Grieve
AGENTS.
DATE OF LEAVINĖS,
Butterfeld & Swire. Dec. 12, at 4 p... Dongles Lapralk & Co. Des 15, Daylight, lbb Livingston & Co. Jan. 7. at Noon. Carlowitz & Go Dee. 12. st. Noon. (6)......Aenhold, Karberg& CoAbout Dec, 18..
Bay, S'pore, Penang Tschid (0) Boatos & New York. Tudor Prince Cabu & Follo... Kaifeng (0) Europe, Gooben (8) Genos, Mar., L'don, &c Hirano Maru(s) Havre, B'mon, H'bary Segovia (6)......... Hotboy & Haiphong Chihli (8)
Java Tibodas (9) Japan & Portland, Or. Nicomedis (8)
Butterfield & 8wire... Dep. 18, 44 p.m. Melchera & Co.Dao, L, at Noon, Nippon Tason Kalshe Dec. 30 Daylight. Hamborg-Am'ka Linit December 9, Batterfield & Swira... Dec. 14 at 10 am. Java-China-Japan Lijo First half Des Portland & A., Co. Dec. 18, at Noon.
Kobe & Yokohama... Kawsob! Maru (s)....Nippon sen Kaislaan 12 Daylight. London, &
Dayanha (9)
P. & C. B. N. 0 Dec. 12, at Noun Mar., Lidou, A'erp, Palermo (5)
P. & H. NON About Des. 16. Mar., Havre & H'burg Sithonis (s) Hamburg-Amks Linie December 7. Marseilles, London &o. Wakas Maru (a) ......Nippon Yasen Kaisha Dec. 28, Daylight, Manila
oengsang (8) * Jardina, M'xon &C, Lajoo. 19, p. Manila
............................Yususang (8).........is Jardine,Maou & Oo Deo. 11, st 4 p.m. iTanla
...................... Tran (9) ... -
Butterfeld & Swit Dea, 15, ob 3 p.m. Taalla ............. Taming (8)................. .............. thutterfeld & Swite
Dan. 9, at 3p.m. Mantle
........ Rubl (8)
Showan, Tomas & Co Dec. 19, at Noon Manila
presora. Zafiro (6)kinyson thevan, Tomes & Ct. D, 18, at Nom. Mando, Allan Porta... Prinz Waldemar (6)... Malchers & Co... Dec. 30, at 5p.in. Marseilles, v. Sxigen.. Dumbes (8)
Messageries Maritimes Dec. 29, so I p.m. Manila, Allan Poets... Nikko Mara (8) Nippon Yusen Kaisha Dec 24, at noon. New York. Lennox (6)
Dodwell & Co. Limited about Des. 28. San Francisco v. Japan Chiun (6)
Pacific Mall 8.8, Co. Dea. 19, at noon, Paolfe Mall 9.8. Co.. Dec. 19, at Noon. (9)Toyo Kisen Kaisha...Den 23, st. Noon
San Francisco v. Japan Manoharis (8) San Francisco y. Japan Hongkong Mara
San Francisco v. Japan Asis (8) ....................../Pacifio Mall 8.6. Co.. Jan, 2, at Noon.
Seattle, v. S'hal.Japan Minnesota (a)
Nippon Yusen Kobe. Jan, 9, at Noon
Stow, Amoy & Thasal Joshin Maru (8)waka Shres Kalaba Den. 1b.
S'hal, Kobe & Tham Tonkin (0)
S'bai,N'kt, Kobe, Tm Dorflinger (e) Shai, Kobe & Y'hame Persia (s) "............ Shanghai & Kobe.....Totomi Mara (9) Shanghal..
Wishing (a) Shanghal..........
Kwoogsang (8). Shangkat. ...........Tjipands (8)............... Shangbai.
...............................]Dalta (8)......
32s, Majt, Kobe, Tanda (8) B kol, Mojl, Kobo, Yas Kuteng (0) S'pora, Pang, Calcutta. Namsang (a) S'pore, Pang, C'bo, &o. E. Fr. Ferdinand S'pore, Ol'bo & Bbay, Yeboahl Mar (1) S'porn, Pang & Gentha Lightning (a) Swatow & Shanghai... Shaohsinz (2)..... Swatow.......... Haimon (0)
tow, Amoy & F'chow Balyang (a)
A.00
Mesageries Maritimes About Dec. 81. Malchors & Co........ About Deo. 17. Sander, Wieler & Co. Dee, 17. p.m. Nippon Yuden Kalaha. December 11, Jariine, M'son &Co, Ld Dan. 11, st Noon, Jardins, Meon &O, L' Dan 13 Daylight Java-China-Japan Lijn First hall Deo. P. & D. 8. N. CoAbout Doo, 11 ...P. & 0. S. N. Co....... Abent Bioe. 20.
Jardine,M'son &Co, Id Dec. 16, at Noon. Jardipe, M'son & Co, Le Der. 21, at Noon. (e)... Sander, Wieler & Ca. Aboat. Deo. 21. ......Nippon Yusen Kaisha, December 17,
D. Bassoon && Co, Ld. Deo. 1. at Noon. Butterfield & Swire · Doo. 11, at 4 p. 89. Douglas Lapralk & Co. Dec 13, at 10m..
Douglas Lapraik & Co. Des., 15, at Noon Victoria, B.C., Seattle Toss Maru (6) ....... Nippon Tusen Kaisha Dee 22, at 4 p.m. Victoria, B.C., Tanoma Kumeria (8)
Dodwell & Co.. Id... Dec. 11. Victoria, B.O.. Tacoma Inverio (0)
Dodwell & Co, Litafred Jan. 14.. Vancouver, (BC), & Empress of India (s)... Canadian Pfic R. Co. Dec. 18, at 7 a.tn. Vancouver, (B.0) & Empress of Japan(s)... Canadian Pfs R. Co. Jan, 18, at 7 a.m.
SHARE LIST.-QUOTATIONS.
Studio.
TANKA,
December 10, 1906,
No. of
Fania. Shares
Pold
tag
Dioning Quotablene
125 eli
9850, ro £82,0.0
Hongkong and Shanghal Bank Corp. 120,000
KARINE. INSURANCES.
National Bank of Obins, Limited ... 99,928 £ Canton Insurance Office Co., Ll... 10,000 a China Traders Insurance Co., Ed.... 24,000
7 A $61, bayer
10 60 960
$195, se
5.23 15 95 $87
A. M. Koapp, Mr and Mrs Worley.The N. Y. K. 8. Feturufu Maru: (Bomb Mr W, T. Hockaday. Lt. nad Mze Tweedie North-Ohlua Insurance Co., Ld..../20,000 2 16 18 5 Me, 100, Eryers
1665
Mre Angelo. Mr G. F. Obey, Mr J. N.
Anderson, Misa G. K. Harris, Mr Johan Lemm, Mike Leo, Masers D. A. Collin, E. K. Salcombe, W. A. Birke, and W. Iloyd.
CADBURY'S OHOCOLATEL TOM SMITH'S CRACKERS. CRYSTALIZED FRUITS.
For SINGAPORE, PENANG & CALDOLLS!
CUTTA.-
Per Lightning, at 11 am. ma
the 11th Doc.
For SHANGHAI,--
Friday,
Per Washing, at 11 am.. on Friday,
the 11th Dec,
For SAIGON, SAMARANG, SOUEA-
BAYA & BATAVIA.-
For Thibodas, at noon, on Friday, the
11th Dec.
For MACAU.-
PASSENGERS EXPECTED. The following is a list of passengers ex- pected :--
Per Deifinger, das Dec. 17.-Prof. Dr. Fraesland. Mr and Mrs A. B. Crew, Mr and Mrs II. 3, McCuy, Rev. H. Maurer, Meaars O. Hencke, H. Hagedorn, W. Lory. O. Filitz, C. Tarloff, G. Wallrafe, Luigio, and O. Ann.
Per Print Estel Friedrich, das 30th Dec. -Inspector J. Nielsen and family, Mrs 3. Frobl, Dr Jahrling and family, Mr Marly, Dr L. Gorediske, Mr J. L. Mowinckel, Dr and Mea R. R. Walker, Rev. and Mrs T. H. How tt, Mr and Mrs J. Wilker.
Line) left Bombay for this port via Colombo and Singapore on the 30th Nor, arid in expected here on the 21st December.
The &
Cigar left Yokohams on the 24th October for Tacoma, WHAT. The Bank Line Ltd.'s e,s. Suveric sailed
from Yokohamas da Ind December.
balest Advices.
The . P. R. Co.'s .. Empress India with the CANADIAN MAIL, left Shang. hai on Tureday, the 8th December, at 6 p.m., and my he expected here on Thuesday, the 10th Dec., at 11 p.m. The Austrian Lloyd'ans. Ferrio left Sin- gapore for this part on the 8th Dac.. P.m., and is due here on the 15th
Dee. NUTS! XMAS CARDS !
H. RUTTONJEE & SON, Wine & Provision Merchants.
Hongkong, February 97, 1908.
FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND
CALCUTTA.
Per Sui Tui at 1.16 p., a Friday, THE Stamship
the 11th Dec.
For MANILA,—
Per Yuansang, at Sp.m., on Friday, the
11th Dec.
Fo SINGAPORE, PENANG & BOM.
BAY
Fer Ischia, At 10 m., on Saturday, the
12th Dec
For MANILA-
Per Rubri at 10a.m., on Saturday, the
12th Dec.
For AMOY SHANGHAL
LIGHTNING. Captain A. E. GENTLES. will be despatched for the above Ports on FRIDAY, the 13th instant, at Noor, instead of as previous-
advertised.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DAVID SASSOON & Co., ED.,
Agents. Hongkong, December 10, 1908. 1669
FROM NEW YORK.
Per Sechu, se p.m., on Saturday. H.A.L. Steamship
the 12th Dec,
For AMOY & FOOCHOW.
ARAGONIA,
Captain MAYER, having arrived, Con
Per Hutching, at 5 p.m., on Saturday, signees of Cargo are hereby requested to
the 12th Dec. FSHANGHAI.---
send in their Bills of Lading for counter- afgnature by the Undersigned and to take Per Kwongsang, at 5 p.m., on Saturday, Inmoediate delivery of their goods from
the 12th De
For SWATOW & BANGKOK.-
alongaido,
Optional Cargo will be forwarded unless notice in the contrary be given before;
Per Pitsanulok, at 5 p.ro., on Saturday.To-DAY.
the 12th Dec,
J
MAILS BY THE UNITED STATES PAUKET. The United States Mall Packet China will be despatched on SATURDAY, the 19th December, with Mails for
Shangbai, Japan, Honglalu, Sau Frau- Disco, Faited States, Canada, Peru, &o, which will be closed at follows: Printed Matter and Bamples at .. Registration at 9 a.
Registration, with late fee of 10 canta,
up to 9.45 a.,10.
Registration, Kowloon 3.0., a.m. _No late.fce.........
Letters at 10a.m.
Supplementary Mall on board up to the time fixed for departure of the mail, Extra Postage 10 centa.)
MAILN BY THE BRIDER PACKET- The British Contract Packet Devanka will be despatched, on SATURDAY, the 12th December, with Maile for
· the United Kingdom, the Continent
of Europe, and countries beyond, wie Brindim to the Stenite Settlements, * Netherlands India, Barmah, Ceylon, Aden, Egypt, Malta, and Gibraltar, Printed Matter and Samples str 10.m Registration at 120 á.m.
Begiration, with lab fee of 10 conis,"
S Registration, Kowloon HLO 10 min.
up to 10.45 am.
No late fee
Ente Letters 11.00 h,ka, te moon.
Postage 10 seats.
WANT
A
Per Lutzow, due 34th Jan, 1909.-Mr
and Mrs Lockwood, Mr, Birs and Miss Craig, Miss Jobustou, and Pastor Kriele,
Per P. R. Luitpold, due. 28th Jan, 1909. Rev. 3. G. Topo, Rev. O. D. Censins. Per Pinza lice, duo 11th Dec., 1909. Mra B. Wegner and child.
VESSELS AT THE DOCKS.
A Fork.Usher, H.M.S. Whiting, Gilbert, H.M.S. Virago, Hinsang, sing- tau, Hilary.
Cosmopolitan.---
alberdom.-
EXCHANGE. Hongkong, December 10, 1908. Or London---
...IjB
Bank Wire...
Jur
On demond,....
"30 days' sight
4 months' sight....
Credits, 4 months" sight,
ILL
...184
...18
Documentary, 4 months" sight...181) On Paris-
On demand,. Credits, 4 months' sight, On Berlin
On demand, Or New York-
Any Cargo impeding her discharge will bo landed into the hazardous and/or extra hazardous Godowns of Hongkong and Kow-On loan Wharf and Godown Company, Limis ed, and stored at Consignees risk and
expense.
All Claims winst be presented within tom
days of the steamer's arrival here, after which deco they cannot be recognised.
No Claims will be admitted attor the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods
remaining undelivered after the 17th of December, will be subject to rent.
All Broken, Chafed, and Damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they |will na examined on the 16th of December,
No Fire Insurance has been efforted.
HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE,
Hongkong Office, water Hongkong, December 10, 1908. 1667
·POST OFFICE NOTICES.
|
On demand, ...; Credit, 60 deye' aight....
Bombay Wire On demazi. On Calcutta ---
Wire,
On demand,... On Singapore-
On demand, ....... On Manila--
#
The Indo-China-S. N. Co. Ltd.'s a... Zai. ay from Okleutta and the Strait, loff Singapore for this purt on the 8th Doo.
The Can Ling a., Gandson lait Singapore
Mr & Mrs Van Houton. R.N. Mrand Mrs W. Ham-Me G. A Watking
phreya
Mr M. R. Whorkirst Cape, and Mrs K. D.Dr Fits William
Hutchison Me P. Jacks
Mr D. Wood
Union Insurance Society, Bimited... 10,000 Yangtze Insurance Asscolation 4, 12,000 $
FIRE INSURANCES. Obtus Fire Insurance Co., La........20,209 Bongkong Fire Insurance Co. Ext. 8,000
250 $100 $825, bayaba 100 8
688160
∙100 350
20 8304, exlas
50 $330, sellers
·DAČER, ETD
Akong
Whampos Dock Uo., Ld. 50,000
60
all $91, solista
18,000 10,000
35
25 312 sellere
KING EDWAND HOTEL Mr G. E. Allem Mr & Mrn 3. Mao Geo- Fenwick & Co., Latted....... Mr and Mer L. P. donal
Now Away Dock Co, Ltd. Bailey
Miss Macdonald Shanghel Dock and Eng. Co.. Ld.... 55,700 TL 100 Tis100,Tls. 79, sellers Mr&Mrs F. BensonDr M. Mahlo
Mr H. J. Mardling Me H. Briggs Me GK. Browneigg Mr T. D. McKay
Mr H, N. Mody Mr R. U. Burgene
Mr The. D. Morgan Mr G. B. Corse
Mr D. M. Nicolson Mr C. S. Cay Sir James &
Erekine Miss Krokine Dr. Felvus
Mr and Mrs J.
Goodell
M. Grenfell
Mr. E Bare
LadyCapt. and Mrs W. O.
Passmore
Mr. Gao, HarriAOD
on the 10th Dec, and may be ez pected to arrive here on the 16-h Des.
Mr J. II. Hermana The E&A. steaman Empire from Sydfr and Mrs Huks
the 10th ney, & left Manila on Dec, az 10a.m. The Imp. German Mail 8.8. Prinz Walde. mor left Manila on Thursday, the 10th Dec., at 3 a... and may be expected here on or about Saturday, the 12th December, at noDEL
Hongkong Tides.
Comd. and Mrs Piko Major Priestly
S. Me 1 Mm E. A.
Robinson and child. Capt. and Mrs F. E.
Ù. Ryan
Mr & Mrs S. Silver-
stone
Mr T. Shinner
Miss A. Square:
Me and Mrs TagenchiMrs A. G. Smith Miss Ingenehl Mr Kolth-in Cart F. Kolod Mr Thos. W. Kydd
Dr W. B. Lamb Mr & Mrs E. Lens Me and Mr A. C.
ផងដ
Mr D. V. Stevenson
Et. H. W. Sco
Misc 11. Stirling Mr & Mrs Thompson Miss H. M. Thompson
ABTOB HOUR.
Mra Harry AndersonDr Houghs Mrs M. Bagley Mr G. Hudson
The tide table given below bou been sompiled at the Nandos Almanse Olon th London from the result of the analyse of observations taken by mekua of an Ad tomato tide-recording machine in the Wa M. Baillet ura A. M. Jack tor Polica Basin at Talm Sha Twol duckig the year 1887-8-9.
Mr and Mrs Baviduin Mr W. H. Kelly Mr and Mrs Bers and bir A. Bendall
Mra Kendall Dhild Mr and Mrs M. O.Ms Kundson
Mr Z. Marourile Bioland
The word of the table corresponds with the zero of the soundings in the Admiralty Charts which has boon found to be 4 feet 3 inches below mean sea level,
Mrs A. E. Cabling Dr H. A. McConnel To obtain the depth of water on the cdo Me C. R. Camen Miss McKan gange at the Victoria Naval Yard add 8 Mise Louise Chapusubir L. McKee fest 4 Inches, sad on the gauge at Lamont Mra J. Chapman Dook, Aberdeen, add 10 feet 6 inches to
the height given in the table,
Wetk.
December 11th to 17th, 1908.
Mrs Clark
Mr B. Davidson.
Mr J. Medly
Me J. Muiskaff
Mr D. 8. Maberley.
STEAMBOATS, POCK, ETÜ. China and Manila S. S. Co., Lď. ...|
30,000
25
85814, gəllərə
Dongina Steamship Co., Limited.... 20,000 H.B. O, and M, Steamboat Co., L. 80,000 Indo-China 8. N. Company, Ltd.
БО
All $38, bavar
26
80,000
6
| 10,000 Biar Ferry Úc mpany. 17%, anima-- || 10,000|g
8,500.
Shell Transport & Trading Co., Ltd. 1,000,000 Taka Tag and Lighter Co., Ltd: Shanghal Tugand Lighter Oo.. d. Į00,000
Preference.
do.
REFINERIBO
Chien-Begar Company, Limited
Eason Sagar Company, Limited... Perak Pacar Cultivation Co., id.....
WHARTO
100,000 Tls.
0.000
-7,000
1629, Roller
الم
.1.3 837.1
017 10.1094
101815, buyere
16 148/ 60|Tin, 50 Tis. 45 50 Tis. 50 Tle, 59
12a, 44
100 all $1124 100
all 20, weilers
7,000 ... 50 TL 50 Ts. S
50
all44, sellers
H.A. & Kow. Wharl& Godown ... 60,000 Shanghai and Hongkow Wher! Oo... 88,000 Tls, 100 Pie109 The, 118-
AND AND BUILDING.
56,000 g 100 100 $93, allers
78,000 T 50 T50 Ti 116
6,000 3 50 50 835
Hongkong and Investment andĮ Agency Company, Limited...... Shanghai Land Investment Co.,
Limited A Kowloon Land and Building Com
pany AT Wai-hai-wei Land & Building Co... 3,674 T
Humphreys Batste & Finance Co....150,000
35 Ta 26 Tls. I
10
all 30
7014
West Point Building Co.: Limited.. 12,500 60 60 846, vellers
| 25,000 [810
TRAMWAYS,
The Peak Tramways Ux, Ita 60,000
MINING.
Solébé Francise des Charoon-
angos da Tonkla
Raub Aust, Gold Mining Co., Ld....
ail #580, buyers
10$
18,000 Fau: 850) 200,000 £
118/10 88), ales bugars
12.000 3
440
35
10 10 59, bayare
[10,000 8.
HOTELS, ETC. Hougkong Hotel Company, Ltd. or Aster House Hotel Co., Ltd. (9'hai) 80,000
LISE ENCARIES,
Me and Me A. F.B.4.5. Wataon & Co., Limited.....
| Watkins Limited pinayoi Silva-Netto & child
MIGHTING. HarryMr W, Odgere Mias Oppleton Mr and Mrs Gausin Mr. l'ani Pelliot Relir A. J. M. Gomes Mr J. Rstykowski
------- | Mr H, Grandt
Mr Thomas Temple Mr Gas R. Harvay Mr C. E. Wright" Mr C. Holm
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172)
Mrs Douarnen Mrs Killa
zhen WATER.
421
Boughong
Nue
LOW WATER. Hongkong Height Bian
Tinné,
Mr and Mrs
Eyre
1287
Mia M. A. Beordon'
BABY,
1971
He J Gravit
Tel.
21
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549 a
1.1
4.0
Mier Haefner
Mre D. Swift.
126#
1.4
Mr J. C.. Hamilton
Mr J, N. A Bara
Mr W. Hamilton
Le
729
FA 15
821
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704
Ther. 17 X
On demand,... Gold Lont, 100 fine, (per taal) Sovereigns (Bank'a boying rata). Silver (per va.)...
FR
...828
.881.50 $11.70
Bar Sifror in Hongkong
Chinesin Copper Cash
Copper Centas b
On demand, ...
Oni derhand,
On Shanghai-
30 days' sight, (private paper) Gu Yokohama ---
Rate of Native Interest...
Chinese Sub. Coin...
Approximate, times of closing maile at Hongkong Sab. Coin Shanghai vis Dalny and Siberia..
17th Dec. 8.30 AM. 26th Decisimest 10,00 nm. Blat Deo... 8,50 p.m.
dio
dia.
BRAND VANKAON, MOME
Mr A. &bins...
M. 8. Lack
Mr S. J. Buldon Mr and Mrs Lane. Mr and Mrs.Brooke Master & Mize Labe .... 5p.
Mr and Mrs Comperer and Mrs Makes. *.. 12P.
Master Compore Mr B. Milar .....14% die. | Mr F. G. Dale Drand Mrs Moure
My W.J.: Daniol Me M, Moore MTFW. Daniel Mr J. Nollin MFU. Davies Mr K. Newman Mr E. Way--- Mr P, 0. Pothe MBO. Fletcher Mian Rasy'. Mr J. P. Flasher Mr E. Resso Mr Andreo Gaedri Madame Ribs
Me H. T. Rigge Mr A. J. Roised. Mr G, Shield wil Mr F. Smyth Br J S. Theissua Mr JF. Young
Hongkong Register,
On date sh©n date us | Mr V. Goulbor
Me R. A. Göwen Mr AJ Guakel Mr C. M. Hey
· 30:10. 30.24
Bö
30.17
进
BK
Temperaturo. Hongkong Des 10, 1908
Barometer in Tooperatart Humidity
80.17 Erection of 30.11
Wiride
30.08 Fores
Weather Of
Do.
9. A 1.2.
Do
(Bapplementary Mail on board up to the
KIZ B
time fixed for departre of the mall.
Do
68
- Tatra Portue 10 contou
Do.
Do. (Wet bulb) 94
in time for the first clearance will be insladed in this control
ally
Do
Paspel mall will be posed at E jx mu,
Letters posted in all the Pillar. Baxte
Mr W. Hote
Blout. Kiman
KOWLOON HOTEL
*te (1. 8. Allen
Mr G.D. Mölzlm
Mr A. £. Barrows = Mr 2. -ond
Mr A. Bolsen
Mr.R. L. Browa
Mr R. E. Carter
Moe Backen H]W Rabies
Mr Arndt
KINGSOLERE HOTEL,
re Dennys nurse Me A, R. Austin child
Captain Hz Bosley, Mc P, S, Dizon
RA,
Mr. H. Beasley
Mr P, Bovington
MrJ. 1. A. Brnek
Mr and Mrs Burgess
Misa O, Dixon :**
Mr K. Freund
Miss G. E Harrla
.w
U.R. and Uhina Gan Co., Limited... 7,000 Shanghai Gas Company, Ltd, 8,000 T, HourLong Electric Q Limited 60,000
MEUELLANEOUS,
Green Island Cement Co., Ld.
10,060
H.K. Milling, Co. Ed., in Liquidation 10,000 Belts Anbaaton Kastern Agonay, 3,804
20, buyer 28 $16
1010, selec
10 all 9193, bavere 506T, 110)
10, sellers
10
16: $18, boyars
10
100
100 Nomual
12/8 12/69, buyers
United Asbestos Oriental Agency, 4,000.
Idultpd - insist Union Waterbast Co., Limited
10. 413
100 tr 50,000
10 10 930,
10 10 10 hnyarw
&
Shanghal Waterworks Ltd 18,860
Mr H. R. Flunt Mr A. Köhler Mr. and Mrs W. Mr E. A. Köster
Carter
Mr L. V. Langiteia. Admiraland. Lady:Mr R. 8. Morrison
Oberper
M & Mrs James Reid Mr and Mrs A Brs G. Suche: Omgee___Min K. S chee
Mr G. 6. CruickshankLious, Tizor, U.S.N. He W. 8. Cesblug Mrs Tour'e ekilä, ā Mr and Mrs H. L. nurse
Mrs Tozer
"Dennya"
Mr KR. Denny
Mine Denoss
Mr B. Wabb
ME. B. WILLAMEN
ORIENTAL-MUTEKA
Mr and Mrs. £Mr R. & Lawiy
Aadro
Mas Andrew
Me Wm. B. Bore.
Mr Chappla
MFG. Curry
De Mastrich
Mr Amedee Obl retreat fr Mr H. W. Hobjobs HET Bowley,
He & MIT CAMP C. H.Avicker
Hongkong Dairy Farm O25,000 Hongkong lon Company, Elelked ... 5,000-30 Robinson Plano Co., Limited 4,000 8
Pole 2 Ts, 410
H'kong Rape Manufactory Co., Lt $7,000 Hongkong Untien Spiusing Co., L128,000 Two Gotzon Spinning and Waay- ||20,000 T4. 60 720 80
Eng Co., Limited
International Cotton Manniastar |
Ing Up Limitedmén
10 1010, solat
20, beyers
20,000 75 1.75 Ts, 55, beware
8,000 (174 100 10100 Ts. 797, Hollere
■,000 Tis: 500 T1,500 Tis, 240, bayem. Uhins Provident Loan Mortgage200,000 $110 $91, buyers
Calns Borneo Company, Ladıkamak 80,000 $19
Lau KageMay Cotum Spinnhag
"And Wanying Chang Leda motor
Soy Chee Cotton Spinning Co.
Co., Limked
sallere
Osmpbell, Moors & Co., Limited .....
| 1,200 18:00 19 ||ll.
19,000
W. Powell, Limited
3,000
10 10
callers
Bouth China Morning Post
Chins Light and Power Comp
+86), sallam
100
100 $100
Storm Laundry Comige Welleman Limited,.
Philippine Co., Limitad Allramabes Limited.
nday, the 11thi Dic