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THE SECOND MRS TANQUERY Pinoto's gresk memuational play.
MONDAY. 1kt March, WHAT HAPPENED TO JONES The intensiy amazing farelical Comedy.
TUESDAY, 2nd March.
THE LITTIE, MINISTER 3. M. Barrie's Masterpiece.
WEDNESDAY, 3-4 March,
A NIGHT OUT
The Sornamingly furný farcical Comedy,
THURSDAY, 4th March, THE LIGHT THAT FAILED The Dramatized version of Rudyard King's Book.
FRIDAY, 5th March, THE LADY OF OSTEND The Side-splitting farcical Comedy.
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Hongkong, February 16, 1909.
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THE CITY OF
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No.
THE CHINA MAIL.
PARIS, anuale has coded in the downfall of the domestic hygiene, all must be pressed people among whom it was developed. vigourously if the race is to be saved by STREET.
When the Greco-Roman civilisation in its working classes. By enlarging also 536. the world-empire of Roms had spread the moral and intellectual horizon for along all the shores of the Mediter-the race in ite broadest massay, múch rebean the Roman raos perished, first can be done towards achieving the Ready made Day and Even-in Rome and Italy, and then by degrees object which all genuine social reformers
ing Gowns, Paris Models in the provinces. It became the task have at heart.
in Hats and Toques, Laces, Trimmings, Under- clothing, Boots and Shoes, Hosiery and Gloves, etc.,
etc.
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NEWS OF THE DAY.
TUESDAY. FEBRUARY 28, 1909,
ITEMS AT THE COURTE.
For trespassing on Crown lands a scolis was to-day ordered to pay 250, or undergo a month's imprisonment.
Helena George, & Tiresian, Marie Chassa- not Loment, a Frenchwoman, both of 2, Beaconsfield Arends; and Lisetta Vittalino. sa Italian, were emol ordered to pay $10 at the Magistrney to-day for soliciting in the streets.
* THE INTERNATIONAL NAVAL CONFERENCE.
AGREEMENT ON ALMOST ALL POINTS,
(Exclusive Service, megplied by Reuters via Bombay.)
LONDON, February 22, The International Naval Confarenos"
The Commodore's coolie was-charged at sitting in London has reached sa ogrce. Owing to the great scarcity of draught the Magistracy to-day, before Mr J. H.
to
animals in the Philippines it is proposed present a bill to the Assembly authorising the importation of elephants from Ceylon to work in the lumber camps,
گو
Kemp, with aaulting a lokong. Itment on almost all the questions which appears that at the Races the lukorg havs come before it. That of contraband” ordered the coolie away from obstructing
the traffic, he refused to obey, a scuffle presented the greatest difficulty, but ha took place, and the coolie punched the now been estisfactorily concluded. Inkong in the stomach. A fine of $10 was imposed.
HOUSE BOY ATTACKED.
of the Germanic nations, not, indeed, to defeat the Romania in war, bot merely to occupy the places where the Roman people had lived When Arab civilisation had attained its zenith the Amb empire began to decay, and soon 67% collapsed. Of the ancient empires of
Field Marshal Sir Evelyn Wood has Egypt and Persia, and, to a certain anvelled the monument erected in St. DEATH.
extent, also of the Spanish monarchy Paul's Cathedral to Sir William Haward At "Craigieburn," North Finchley, in wondern times, the same thing is Russell, the cclebrated war correspondent, London, on the 20th instant, LILLAS
known as the friend of British soldiers. LEISHMAN CLAWFORD, widow of the late essentially true. Wo recognise that. D. R. Crawford, in her 69th year. By the very culmination of civilisation
At about 7 o'clock last night the house sable.)
The steamer Pandors," observed an hoy in the service of Capt pink, of 5 —— Erings with it certain circumstances auous writer in a contemporary, Lochial Terrace, Cameron Road, Kowloon, detrimental to the moral and physical “leaves Southampton to-day for Tristan da opened the door of the residence in answer preservation of the race; in the first Cunha with mails and various commodities. 1 to the ringing of the hell, and wan attacked It is two years since the last post was de-by two men, one of whom threw pepper in 8 p.m.--Auction of Household Farni- place, the development of life in towns livered. The mail is said to be very light." his face and blinded him. The disturbance
faro, de, at Mr H. Humphreys' resid. where the physical conditions are less
attracted the attention of Mr Les, residing ence, Abertholwyn,' Peak Rosd,
next door, and he managed to effect the 2.45 p.m.-Auction of Household Furni- favourable than in country life, and
capture of one, but the other man escaped. turo, at No, 14, Knutsford Ter-where sexual excesses and Malthusian
In the possession of the man arrested was rave, Kowloon, Sp.m.Auction of Ponies opposite the practices become rampant; in the next
found a quantity of pepper, an iron bar, s City Hall,
place, the widening separation of the
quantity of wire and a pocket-book, Neth- classes, causing the decay of the rich Geoda per Forwarts undelivered after
this date subject to rent,'
through the vices of indolence, and that 】 We would draw the attention of our Goods per Delta not cleared at 4 p..of the your through the pressure of coaders to the advertisement appearing on
on this date subject to rent.
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HORTICULTURAL
HONGKONG SOCIETY.
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INTER BOTANIC Gardens.
FRIDAY, 20th Frauvaaz:
London House.
The following are highly re- commended:
Ideal Perfume, Fleurs D'Amour, Bouquet des Amours, Indian Hay, 4711 Eau de Cologne,
Open 2 r.. to 5 r... Admission $1 Farina's Original Genuine Eau
Mis MAY has kindly consented to distribute the Prizes až 5 .. SATURDAY, 27th FEBRUARY:
Open 10.30 1.36.10 3 r., Admission
50 cente. 5.. to Br... Admission 20 cents. Children Half-price.
Tea will be obiniñabla on the grounds.
By kind permission of Major Evans and
de Cologne. Peau d'Espagne, Trefle Incarnate, Azurea, Camia
The number of Japaness going to Hawaii has fallen off from 699 Let January to 125 in October and 95 in November. Is April last, 259 Japanese went to the United States, while in October there were but 75,
is
63 in Novamber. The same failing-off shown in the number going to Canada,
drudgery and distress. All these fac page à in connection with the establish- tore are to a very great extent at workment of Messrs Hung On and Co's, new amid our modern civilisation, although Furniture Store at 17- Qusen's Road Central. They make high clam torkwood 11 p.m.-auction of Household Formi-its democratic development has prevent furniture a speciality.
ture, &., at Seaview fasst ond of Keunsdy Road),
ed the rise of certain of the worst evils 2,30 p.m.-Auction of Valuable dowel.
Bxies Rooms,
FRIDAY, February 28 --
Noon-Tenders for the supply of Provi- sions will be received by Deputy Vic tualling Store Office, H.M.Naval Tant. 12 2.30p.m.-Meeting of Hongkong Hotel
Co., La., at Co.'s Hotel
The Band of the 2nd Batt, the "Buffs"
lery, do, at Mr Gea, P. Lampert associated in former times with the is advertised as giving a concert on Mon growth of slave labour, and the scientific day, March 15th, sarinted by lous! Indies armament of modern times supplies and gentlemen, in aid of the Hongkong
Ladles Benevolent Society. Tho concert such enormous advantages over un-will be held in the City Hall; and the plan civilised races that the defeat of our is at the Robinson Piano Co. civilised states by these vigorous child- rem of Nature is completely out of the question during our historical epoch, This, indeed, was the catastrophe which
2 p.m-Auction of Household Farmi ture, &c,at Mr W. E. Clarke's residence, *Abargeldie,' the Pook.
Blonds per Montrose nodelivered after
thte date eubject to rent.
Goods per Flintshire undelivered after.
this date subject to rent. Goods per Manchuria andalivered at
moon on this date subject to rent.
SATURDAY, February 27-
Noon-Meeting of Hongkong Rop
!
•
Chisi Justice, Sir Francis Higgott, in all The exemplary sentences passed by the
the cases of armed robbery which came before him on Monday in the Criminal
Sossions of the Supreme Court, west with
was stolen from the houss, but it is evident that the men ware bent on robbery.
NEW CHAPLAIN'S HOUSE
AT KOWLOON.
Will be Presented to 8. Andrew's Congregation To-night.
Members of the congregation and the numerous friends of S. Andrew's Church,
SERVIAN CABINET
RESIGNS.
(Yocclusive Service supplied by Router vin Bombay.)
LONDON, February 22.
The Servian Cabinet has resigned,
THE REORGANISATION OF CHINA'S NAVY.
(Wah Ta Yat Po's Servics.)
PELING, February 22. Prince Su and Ti Liang, in an inter- view with the Prince Regent, recome mended that Tam Hok-tang be appoint- ed to reorganise the Navy.
[Note -Tam is at present Assistant Minister of the Naval Departurent. He is a native of San Win District, Kwangtung.]
Admiral Sha is ordered to come to
Kowloon, will meet to-night at a social the capital at once in order to take part gathering which is to be held at the British School at 9p.m., when the presentation of in the consultation, respecting the re the Chaplain's House which has been built organisation of the Navy. and furnished through the munificence of
Sir Paul Chater, C.M.G., will be made.
TIONS.
A musical programmie has been arranged BOARD OF COMMUNICA-
will be served. Evening dress is optional. and during the evening light refrealmonts
THE GATHEDRAL CHOIR CONCERT,
(Wah Te Tat Fo's Service.)
PEKING, February 29,
The Grand Councillors suggest, that Chi Shih-ching he directed to tea
in earlier Periods dealt the finishing the entire approval of the Colony. The stroke to those forms of civilisat 30 | addition of the “cat” will undoubtedly act
The repeat performance of the Cathedral which, though degenerate, had not great deterrent as soon as the news in Manufacturing Co., Ld.,at Co.'s Office. completely decayed. As far as wo are bruited abroad among the criminal classes. Choir Concert, given in the City Hall on norarily take up the duties of President
Monday,, was, a gratliying success. The concerned it is out of the question, Washington telegram says that Vice-programme was the same as on the previous of the Board of Communication pending Our civilisation would be able to main-Fresident banks will unke a tour of occasion, see that Miss Brotherton Harker, the investigation of the charge of tain itself up to the stage of complete goes out of otice on March 4. He is inter-lo ill, had to resign her parts in by certain censors. The Frince Regent the Philippine islands immediately after beint to indisposition, dropped out maladministration preferred against him instrumental solcist, and Mrs Daley, who exhaustion, and to us, therefore, is asted in the political and economie pro-
12.30 p.m.-Meeting of Hongkong Ica Co.. Id., at Masure Jardine, Matheson Co.'s Office,
9 p.m.-Performanca at City Hall, Goods per Benesse undelivered after
this date subject to rent.
MONDAY, March 1
March, inclusive.
after this date subjact to rent.
YUAN SHIH-KATS ILLNESS.
Transfer Books of China Fire Insurance vouchsafed a very lengthy period of blems of the islands and has talked with May and In dulci Jubilo" to has not yet approved the suggestion.
Mrs Broughall and Mrs E. J. Main respec- Co., 14., close from this date to 4th time during which we can retard them. He will probably be accompanied
many of the Congressmen who have visited tively. The choruses again went with a Bonds pe Decre Castle undelivered destiny by systematic refertas, and pre- to Manila by some members of his family called for her lovely singing of "Little hearty swing. Mrs E. G. Barrett was re-
serve our civilisation from the fate-of
T. Deardon, British subject, came to Blue Moon," a similar compliment being TAUBADAT, March 4:
Noon-Mesting of The China Wire In-nearly all its predecessors.”
Manila from Australia by the Taiyuan to accorded Mr Denman Fuller for his dainty surance Co., Id., at Co.'s Officer.
take up a position as track foreman with rendering of Chopin's Ballade, As for the closing chorua, "There was an old TODAY, MArch :-
the Manila Railway, but for the present in woman," the audience would not cry con- 12.30 p.m.-Moading of Hongkong Fire
refused a landing until the head of the tent until it was sung all over again. Insurance Co., Lili, at Mesiro Jardine, Matheson Co.'n Office.
Immigration Department decides whother or not his case comes under the provisions of the Contract Labour Law forbidding the importation of skilled labour which may be secured in this country."
NOTICE.
The disturbing factor in all such calculations is undoubtedly the effect upon the race of our present in dustrial system. Much has been done during the past half century to reader the conditions of life in factory and workshop more healthful, while distinct- Letters relating to Business should be addressly harmful trades have in most coup tries been brought under rigid govern
yet to be due and the end is still afar mental supervision. But much remains
off judging by die steady decline in physique which has been noted in all the industrial districts of France, Great
Commumisations relating to news should be addressed to "TuS EDITOR.
ad to THE MANAGER.
Correspondents must forward their names aressed to the Editor, rui for publicativa but and addresses with any communicatione ad
evidence of good faith.
All letters for publication should be written en one side of the paper only.
No anonymously signed communications that
VOLUNTEER NOTES.
Hatton Cup Competition.
A few more names are still required.
love fenate these days and goes on arraing on Thursday next. 25th instant, from Europe, says the Manila Times, holds The preliminary march will take place
France and Germany have signed a very Headquarters at 6 p.m. Uniform, khaki,
the last four or five years, and Germany satisfactory pact anent Morocco, concerning belts and sidearms, with rifles, Caps to which they have quarralled a great deal in be worn on this occasion..
grow very emotional over the visit of British royalty Meantime Britain drops Drosdaought into the water every few months, Garniany builds like a heaves, avil Congressman from Washington, is abant, to France has dig up 222,000,000 francs for visit the Philippines. He contends that
Colonel J. Hamilton Lewis, fomerly
(With T Fat Po's Service.)
PERING, February 22. Yuan Shih-kai has telegraphed to s Peking doctor asking him to proceed to- Wai Hwan Fa immediately, as he is still suffering from his leg trouble.
FURTHER RETRENCH-
MENT.
(Wah Tu Yat Pa's Service)
PERING, February 22,
It is proposed to reduce thesalaries of the officials attached to the Board of Communication by 50 per cent.
The post of Superintendent of the:
hose already appeared in other papers will be Britain, Italy and Germany. Speakingnaval reform. The squabble in the Balkang the United States should dispose of theisiway Department will be abolished
Safrano, Vera Violetta, Coavrinserted. de Jeannette, Mes Delices, Vio-
of Great Britain alone there can be little goes merrily on but the big guns of Europe Philippines quickly, making Hawaii the
cars, the Band of the 13th Rajputs will let Merville, Floramyi, &c., &c. should be sent before 11 am, on the day after doubt that the upper and middle. sec. have forbidden sny bloodshed on the advanced wastern outpost of Americs.
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TEARNS' WINE OF COD LAVER OD in on Pages 1, 2, 3, 6 and 7, should be sent to the ment than did their grandparents. about to enter the market for 25,000,000 ing te directions, return what is left and I is a standard remedy in all civilized Howqua family of bonkers, Shanghai, are after using two-thirds of the bottle sourd the greatest strengthener of the age. Office, No. 5, Wyndham Street, not later than 11 an. New Advertisemente should be sent in This is due to the "athletic crazo" ounces of domestic silver and a largeur money will be refunded. Foreste by countries, for its auperior qualities hare
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which has been such a marked feature of tonnage of electrolytic copper. Both metals are to come in small bare and will be used English life from 1870 awards. But in hartering. The Howqua family and a the advantages of the middle classes in number of other native Chinese bankers this respect have never been at the are going to finance the construction of a number of projected Chinese milways, disposal of the workingian and his telephone and telegraph lines that are to family, and it is this large class which, be bailt ander the direction of the Imperial after all, furnish the solul foundation Board of Posts and Communications. We a scarcely credit the news of this big on which the modern nation rests. If purchase of silver by China in view of the then the foundation be unsound the ont. present rates ruling in the silver market, Hongkong, TUESDAY, FRBLUARY 29, 1809 look for the structure reared upon it is
It is reported that the wireless telu- anything but reassuring Rome fell for graphic installation on the Tenyo Mam has THE FUTURE OF THE RACE.
this very reason. She provided frem proved remarkably successful. She left food and free entertainonta for her pro-10.46 p.m. on the 1st inst: communications Tokohama on Jan. 30 for Hawaii, auð at DR. RODOLPH Brons, editor of the inletariat, but she neglected the essential were exchanged with the Choeli Telegraph ternational, takes an optimistic view of factor, the encouragement of a sound Elation at a distance of 650 miles and with the future of the European race. Ho mind in a sound body. The modern the Ochushi Station, Hokkaido, at a dis-
Gance of 608 miles. On the 2nd, 68 p sees no fear of our present civilization reformer should bear this in mind a message was received at the Choch being overwhelmed by a wave of Asia- planning his schemes for the future, station from, the Tenyo Maru, whúchi waN then 1,057 miles away, and at 12 o'clock
The China Mail.
tic migrants and for the sufficient rea and it will be well if he and his fellows
bo samo night's message from the vaciet son that Europe is too well supplied thinkers be not contint with simply roached the Ochichi sablon fráma dialenos these days, with means of defence and warding off race-degeneracy but instead of 965 mile - On offence. In the current number of his competent misly striga to lay a founda
me ne developes his theory very tion for the development of higher race.
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