ROBERT FORTER & SON'S
BULL DOG
LIGHT ALE
IN PINTS AND SPLITS.
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A. S. WATSON & CO., LTD.,
WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS,
HONGKONG.
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To-day's Advertisements
THE
NOTICE.
BANDMANN OPERA, COM. I
BIRTH.
TISDALL-On Sth March, 1917, at
Quarndon No. 15, The Peak, the wife of G. A. TISDALL, a daughter.
DEATH..
THE CHINA MAIL.
each State the victorious side alone is represented in the Electorali College, though it may have a majority of only a few vores.. "That
THE HONGKONG HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.
.'
39-8 pate of Verbana-1st, Lady Ho Tung 72nd, Mr, A. E. Ormiston,
SECTION 2.
Plant in Fots--Pysk Gardens only.
20- pots of Marguerite,-Ist prize;
C1Mason.
is why...one..hears so much of the FLOWER AND VEGETABLE SHOW, M. Murray Scot; 2nd prize, Mr. G. importance of carrying this or that i Suite, in which the result is considered doubtful, for in the State
of New York, for instance, if the Democrats won by only 500 votes,
Flowers and sunshine are usually associated with one another in our minis, and although the curly mom
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it would mean that all the 45 votesing skies werd somewhat clouded of the States in the Electoral College at when the tine came to admit the public to the Botanical Gardens -consisting of 631 electors—would
this afternoon, the weather condi, be giver for Dr. Wisos. The tions fily justified the simile. Electoral Cellege meets and votes ou
The Judges must have experienced the accoud Monday in January, considerable difficulty in arriving at following the State elections and their decisions; the entries in practie the result of the Presidential election ally all einsses being numerous and is finally announced in the House of the exhibits all very fine specimens Wednesday in February. The new of their particular varieties, President does not asanme office until. In Section Sir Paul Chuter and March 4, President. WILSON enters Mr. Ho Koni Tang, were particularly, Fuson his second term of office with a successful. Special mention must
tremendously increased weight of falso he maile of the gatips of dower... responsibility resting upoa hising and foliage plants exhibited by shoulders, but with a clear and firm these two gentlenen. conviction of the duty which renta
Considering "The "dry season the upon his Government to uphold the display of vegetable was excellent, dignity and maintain the rights of particularly the tomatoes, of which there were some very fine specimens. the United States "against the contemptuous disregard unblushinglyful pots of Linacia kindly lent by M. We must also mention, the beauti
10.—3 pobi of Tall Nastartiem-Ist, Mr. A. R. Harrin; 2nd, 3r. Hay.
3-5 puta of Dwarf Hasturtium--int,
fe, C. D. Wilkisson; 2nd, M. Hay-
*32-6 pots of Annitala or plants raised from seed of the same season-1st, Mrs, Ede: 2nd, Mr. N. I Watean
THURSDAY MARCH 8, 1917.
90-8 Tomatoes.1st, The Matilda Hospital end, Sir Robert Ho Tung.
10-4 Tagips-Mr. Eda (cas prize only).
1.- Vegetable marrows.-No ex- hibit.
SECTION 6.
CUT FLOWERS OPEN TO ALL
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HONGKONG CHARIYARI.
[By Ota OwN HUMORIST.]
With reference to an advertise
PRAK GARDENS AND CHINESE MARKET of "a house on the Peak or higher levels being waoted, an inquirer wants to know how much
GARDINERS..
higher the advertiser expects to go.
Classes 97. 98 90, 100, 101, 16 and 103
staged in regulation standa.. 9-19 bunches of Cut Flowers, distines varieties, not more than two varieties of the same kind, shown in vases supplied by the Society-Lady The author of a letter in a mort- Ho Tung (one prize only)
*93-8 bunches of Sweet Peas, con- inc contemporary writes of the Wilkinsontaining 13 steins euch (one or more members of the Bandmann light
blooms on each stem), only one colour in Cleach bunch, shown in vases supplied by opera
the society 1st Mr. A. Nicol; and Mr N. Bardwick.
*33.-3. pots of Flowering plants, sther| than annuals-lat, Mr. C. D. tone prize only)."
34-3 pots of Petunias-lat, Mr. D. Wilkinson (ons prize only).
F
Băd pots of Antirabianm.—1st,. Mrs.
*43 Red and/or Pink Roses, stands upplied by Society-1st, Mr. A. Nichol-
Leute, and Mr. H. N. Laker. Ho Tung; 2nd, Mr. C. D. Wekinson.
3-3 pora of Agum.-1st, Sir Robertson (ene prize only)
atands
498.-3 White and or Yellow Roses, by Society.-1st, Bir. End, Sir Paul Chater any colour, standa sup-
"a7,3" pots of Cactus Dahlias-14, | Ho Kom Mad G. H. Caly (sue, prize only).
י.
96.-4 1.- pots of Jablies, other than plied by Society 1st, Sir Paul Chater;
End, Mr. A. Nicholson. Cactus.-Nő exhibit,
2-3 juta of Ferns, distinct varie-Chater; end, Mr. A. Nicholson.
978 Cactus Dablins-1st, Sir Paul
fat.. Mrs. Edle (one prize only). *968 Carnations, and/or Picotees.-- keli gots of Freepin-Let, Mrs. Ede; 2nd Mr. C. E. II. Havin
+1-il pots of Geranium-1st, Mr. C. D. Wilkinson; hd, Sir. Robert Ho Thng.
42-3 pots of Heliotrope-1st,,, Siz Robert Elo Tung: 2nd, Mr. N. L. Let
43.-3pots of Larkspur-1st, Mrs.
dula officinalis) 1st, Mr. A. H. Harring
A. Hustinus (one prize only). 443 pats of Pot Marigolds (Calen
PANY having been asked to assist COMITON :-On the 27th February, at shown by the German Government Ho Kom Tong for decorative pur Sad. Mr. H. W. Looker."
in & FAREWELL ENTERTAINMENT Lion BATURDAY night next, 10th March
to those members of the Hongkong. Community who are leaving-for the Frent, have kindly agreed to do so.
For this reason the PRODUCTION advertised for that night. "The Bing
Shanghai, Jous SAMUEL COMPTON, of the Shanghai-Nanking Railway and late of Wenchow, aged 76
years..
The China Mail.
reach.
for public law. It has taken the President a long time to the stage of his present viewpoint of the situation. "We stand firm in armed neutrality; we may even be drawn on by circumstances to a more immediate association in the great struggle itself" It is clear that in
Boys A Hore" is "CANCELLED. HONGKONG, THURSDAY, March 8, 1917. this matter President WILSON has
Those holding tickets for this per formance can either have their money returned or ex-hange their tickets for any other of the advertised nights
1550 Hongkong, March 8, 1917.
THE HONGKONG VOLUNTEES
CONTINGENT.
THIS bas now been definitely arranged for SATURDAY, 10th March. The Dinne will be held at the Hongkong Hotel at 7.30 PM. The Variety Enter tainment will be given in the Theatre Koyal commencing at 9:30 Pist. of arrangement with the Bandmann Opera Company who have kindly consented to
HONGKONG AND THE WAR
LOAN
NEWS OF THE DAY.
LOCAL AND GENERAL
priser,
The Judges were: For Peak Ex. hibits of Pot Plants and also for Open Pot Plants, Mr. Leefe and Mr.} Nicholson: Cut Flowers' (Peuk and Open), Mrs. Nowall and Mr. E. Green; Vegetables. Mr. Tutcher and Cornmander Beckwith: Table De- corations, all the Judges.
The Officials are: President" Mrol Nicot: Treasurer, Mr. Leetc. H: W. Looker: Secretary, Mr. A.
compang AE tragedians t Evidently the irony is quite uneqr-. scions on the part of the writer- but there's many a true word,spoken by inadvertance,
The Ladies of the Colony ars
generally agreed that is any more loen residents are to be "mention- ed in the London Gaiette forwar 1st. Sir Paul Chater 3. 2nd, Mr. He Kom services in Hongkong the Hon.
Dahlias other than Cactus.Secretary of the War Charities Fund... | 1st, Sir Paul Chater; end, Mr. A. Nichol is entities to that honour for his
*100. bunches Mignorette.-1st,
Tong
Mrs Jordan, 2nd, The Ladies Recreation valour on the occasion of the meet- Club
101-8 bunches Nasturtium-1st, Ming of lady war workers at Gover- Nicholson: End, Mr A. E. Ormiston.
mént House. He was the one and Fansies-1st Mrs
*102.-19: Makeban; 2nd, Mr A. Nicol.
E. Ormiston, End Mrs Jordan.. *103-4 bunches of Violets-18%, Mr
SECTION 7.
45.-1 pots of French Maripolls,—180, "CUT FLOWERS-PEAK GARDENY ONLY. · Mr. A. H. Harris':. 2nd, Mr. T. E. Pearce.
Classes 108, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114 and 1st, Mr. Sketion; 2nd, Mrs. Murray taining 15 stems each, (one or more 43-3 pots of Maiden Hair Ferns.-115 must be staged in regulation stands. *104-6 bunches of Sweet Peas, con-
Seotb.
blooms on each stem), shown in vases 47-3 pots of Mignonette.-1st, Mr.supplied by the Society-lat, Mr B. F. E. W. Looker: And, Ung Fletcher.
- pots of Varbends, Mrs. G. 4. Hastings: 2nd, 3r 3. Seons Harrison, 40.-3 pots Parisies and/or Violas 1st, Sir Robert Ho Tung: 2nd, Mr. G. C. Moxon..
50.-3 pots of Phlox Drummondii. 1st, Mr. T. E Pearce: 2nd, Mrs. Murray The Scott
The Bund of 18th Infantry was in
attendance.
The winners of the Challenge Cups were Sir Robert Ho Tang, Mrs. A. H. Skelton, Mr. A. Nicol and Mr. C. D. Wilkinson.
*
Looker, Ind, Mr H. B. L. Dowbiggin
*103.-3 Red and/or Pink Roses, stands supplied by Society-No exhibit
103-3 White and/or Yellow Roses, stands supplied by Society. No exhibit *107-3 Roses any colour, stands sup plied by Society- -No exhibit
108.6 Carnations, and/or Picotees.
No exhibit.
-51--3 pots of Roses-1st, Sir Robert | plied
SECTION 3.
PLANTS IN PUTH OPEN TOTLE WHO DO
"NOT EMPLOY A MADENER
*50.- pots of Annuals of Flants raised froth need the same season.-No exhibits.
*53.-3 pots of Flowering plants, other than anus-No exhibit
54-3 pote of Foras.-No exhibits.
SECTION 4.
not so much led as followed public opinion, and in taking up the very strong attitude he has done towards the handful of obstructionists in the Committee consists of Mrs. Stabb; Senate he has the knowledge thats Newall, Mrs. Taylor, Chu Pau Ho Tung (one prize only). At the last meeting of the Legis- the overwhelming sense
Sien, Commander Beckwith, Mr. J. | of public Hative Council H. E. The GOVERNOR opinion in the Uited States is at
PS: Hurston: FAREWELL ENTERTAINMENT TOentioned that special facilities had his back."
been given to the Civil Servants of the Colony for supporting the War Loan, the Government taking up the amounts they required and the Civil Servants repaying the Government by mouthly instalments. There were many people in the Colony, we believo, who enried the Servants their special advantages in this connection. We see that in It is inroossible to accommodate at the Dinner all those who desire to be Hosts, some other Colonies the Governments and it ans therefore been arranged that offered such facilities to the public
shall rest with the Guests, choice who have each been asked to name one generally. For instance, we see in will be notified by the newspapers of Colombo" an These chosen Letter
The
In the Theatre, tickets of official advertisement on the subject their Guetta
"We ure" informed that the China frutescens)at prize, Mr. Ho be sent. Seating which begins: "The Government of admission thereto will be accommodation at Tables will be Ceylon desires to give the people of Mail S.S. Co.'s 8.3. China arrived at ou Tong: 2nd prize. Mr. H. E.
in the Stalls Smoking will e
will be the Island an opportënity of sup-
San Francisco
on March 6th. She is Ormiston. permitted. The program announced later. Those who have no porting the War Loan by affording due to arrive here on April 10th, and
2-3 pots of Nasturtium (Tall carie. ties)-Ist, Dr. Forsyth 2nd, Sir Paul already signed the lists circulated and who wish to be Hosts are requested to then conveniences for payment." will sail from this port approximately Chater. sand their names to the Hon. Secretary And the advertisement sets forth on April 15th, emitting scheduled Farewell Entertainment, c/o Hongkong that in order to provide for the case call at Kobe and Honolula.
3.- "pots Salvia-Int, Sir Paul Chater; 2nd, Mr. Ho Hot Tong,
assist in the programine.
Club.
will receive Hosts
the Community who are leaving for the
Civil
If by any mischance any member of of those who are not prepared to Front have pot received their invitation pay £47 101. (the price of £50 of will they kindly communicate with the stock) in one sum, the Government Hon. Secretary in above.
Hongkong, March 8, 1917.
TO LET.
2 VICTORIA VIEW, Kowloon.
Mrs. W. N. Beauclerk, daughter of the late Sir Robert Härt, and her two daughters, the Misses Ecanclerk, are visiting Feking. Mrs. Beauclerks, husband was formerly first secretary of the British Legation in Peking.
The Bishop of Victoria will to orrow, (Friday) give a Leat Lecture
PRAK GADESS AND CHINESE
H.E. The Governor and Lady TABLE, OPEN, TO ALL EXCEIT May visited the Show shortly after 4 o'clock. Indly May had kindly consented to distribute the prizes at 5.,„, chick.
1:
"
4.
SECTION 1.
Plants in Pots-pen to all except Peak Uprdens and Chinese Market Our deners. 1.-"pets of Marguerite "(Chrysanthe-
4-8 pots of Annuals or plante raised from seed the same season-1st, Mr. Hs Kom Tong: 2nd. Dr. Forsyth.
MARKET GARDENERS, :
man
only present and seeined entirely unabashed l
Extract from the report of a Polied Court case at home arising out of a quarrel on the Golf Links:
The chairman said that golf was no productive of good temper and golfers. were-not—alwoje polite, to each other, birt an assolt was committed in this
น
What have Hongkong golfers to say to these generalisations?
A writer"in a Japuress paper bas been trying to prove that the
+109.-6 bunches of cut flowers, dis- tinct varieties, to be shown in vases sup Japanese are descendants of the B. Wilkinson and prize. Mrs Ede.
the Society 1st prize, Mr.Jews. It would be easier to estab- bunches Nastcrtium, not less lish the fact that the Koreans aro than 4 distinct enlours.-1st, Mrs Ede; the Chosen people. 2nd Mr. D. Wilkinson
(It may he nevekary to explain that 11-12 Tansies-1st, -
Mr N. L. Wist-
Chosen is the Japanese name for Korea. 30; and Mrs
*111-3 bunches of Violets. 1st, The--ED.] Matilda Hospital: end. Mrs Murray Sents.
313.6 Cactus Dahlias.-1st, Sir Ro- bert Ho Tung: End, Mr A. H. Harris.
114 Dahlias other than Cactus- No exhibit
175, 6 bunches of Mignonette-Tat, Mrs Habrey; and. Mr N.L. Watson.
SECTION 8.
GENERAL EXHIBIT OPEN TO ALL 116-2 Ludies Flower sprays and 2 -*55,--Collecting of vegetables, (not less Gentlemen's Birston Holes.-1st prize. than six varieties), Theee mint be Mrs Scanton (one prize only). staged in a box not larger than 4ft. Nicholson and Sir Paul Chater
117-19 Cut Hoses 1st, Mr 4ft. x 3 inches deep-fat, prize, Mr. Ho Hem Tong (one prize only). Note. The winner of the First Prise in
class 65 will be ineligible as a Prize winner in any of the clannes 57-74 Inclusive.
66-23 pods of French Ben-1st, Sir Paul Chater; 2nd, the Hon. Mr. C. E. Anton...
118-Beat Wedding Bouquet-1st, Mrs J. J. Harrington (one prize only).
110 Vase of Cut Flowers (to be judged for decorative Harringtor
day
end, irat).~1st, Kirs
tė
HONGKONG GYMKHANA GLUB.
PROGRAMME FOR FIRST
MEETING
The first Gymkhana Meeting the season has been fixed for Satur dey, 21st April. The programme is a_ollow :-
ད
I. HALF MILE for non-winning Sub- scription Griffins of this season. Allowances for unplaced ponieer
and jockeya.
-GYMKILANA STAKES. One Mile. 9.B CLARS HANDICAP. Once
Round..
TEST PEGGING..
1; Peatbyntion to be paid fos of any season. Penalties for
of flowers and 5-ONE MILE for Subscription Grif-
*153-Basket of. Unt Powers for children between the ages of 7 and 15 ta be set up by the exhibitor without aid.-- let, bliss Ormiston : 2nd, Miss Stall.
191.-Best Table Decoration (First 2nd, - Beuts-1st, fr. G. K. Hall 1st Mrs S. Dobie;
Harrington. Brutton; 2nd, Mr. Ho Kom Tong. Prints -Lightness and eleganco 8; 68-25 Brussels Spronta.-1st, Mr. G. Uniformity of colour or harmonious M. Shaw; 2nd, Lady Ho Tung.
blending B 69.- Cabbagelst, Mr. A. E to accessories. foliage 6; No Ormiston; 2nd, Inspector Hughes.
*129.-Group of Flowering and 60,- Caulidowers or Broccoli-lit,Foliage plants-1st, Sir Paal. Chater;
house at St. Paul's College at 10.45am.ad, Sir Paul Chater. to Ladies in the Chapel attached to his
*6.3 pots of Flowering plants other Lady Ho Tung: 2nd, the Rt. Rev. Bishop 2nd, The Hon. C. E. Anton.
193-Dish of Strawberries, not deas than panual-1st, Mr. HoKem Tong: Lander.
than 20 fruits-ist, Mr. Ho Kom Tong; 61-6 Carrots.-1st, Mr. A. Nicol;nd, Mr. G. K. Fall Bretton the loan on their behalf and, will the subject being, "Spiritual Vision": accept payment by ten monthly On Sunday next he will preach for the Faul Chater; 2nd, Mr. Ho Kom Toog
0-3 pota of Antirrhinum-1st, Sir 253, Sir Paul Chater
*124-3 pots cf Daffodile-1st, Mr. 62-4"Heads of Celery.-Lat. Mr."G. N. L. Leits; 2nd, Conimir. C. W. Beck. instalments. Thus if any one desires Bible Society at St. Stephen's Chinese.
with. 7.-3 pots of Arumslet, Mr. E. J.M. Shaw; 2nd, Sir Paul Chater. to obtain £50 worth of stock, he Church West Point at 11 am and at Chapter; 2nd, Sir Paul Chater.
63.- Lecks.-1st, Ledy Ho Tung: Narcisus Tanetta) to cover a space not *1-Group of Bulbs (excluding 2nd, Mr. A. Nicol. can do so by paying to the Colonial St. John's Cathedral at 6 p.m. on,
more than 3 ft. x 3 ft. No exhibit. Treasurer
64-6 Lettuces (cabbage varieties) - of Rs. 71.26 What Christ may do for every man, Sir Paul Chater; 2nd, M. Holst, the Hon. Mr. C. E. Anton; 2nd, Mr. Lind krown not to have been previously *126.-3 pots of dowering plants, of a monthly for ten months Should, Keep him from falling.”
exhibited-1st, Mr N. L. Watson; 2nd, Me Ho Kom Tong-
197-Exchange Class:
1581
of Ceylon will make application for
FURNISHED or UNFURNISHED,
Apply to-
LLÖYDS."REGISTER,
Alexandra Buildings.
Hongkong March 8, 1917.-
(Continued an Page 8.)
1583
B
SUI
however, one or more instalments
were
THE DIARY.
4
to
L
8.-3 pots of Begonia '(semperflorens)..
Kom Tong.
D-3 pota of Carnations and/or Picotees.Ist, Sir Paul Chater; 2nd,
Ho Kom Tong; 2nd, the Hon. M. G. E. Axion."
קי
་
W. Hardwick.
65-6 Lettuces (cos varieties)-1st, Mr. A. Nicholson (one prize only).
11
3 pots of plants, (in this class ADY number of
exhibits may be entered by
winners and allowances for un- placed ponies and jockeys. 6.-LADIES' NOзISATION. Bending..
"A" CLASS" HANDICAP.
Ons mile and a quarter.
SHIPPING LOSSES.
SOME INTERESTING FIGURES.
The naval expert of the Chronicle writing on January 20th "Daily
66-12 Onions.-1st, Lady Ho Tug the same person).—1st, Mr A. Nicol (one said: There is a strong suspicion that 2nd, Mr. A. Nical.
2nd, Sir Paul Chater...
not be paid at due date, viz., on or Attention is "drawn to the announce-Mr. Hó Kom Tong- before the last day of each month, ment regarding the farewell entertain. 10- pots of Dianthus, other varieties instalments already paid will be ment to be given on Saturday to local excluding Carnation and Picotee. 1st, liable forteiture." Employers men who are shortly leaving for the Dr. Forsyth; 2nd, the Hon. Mr. G. E. 97-6 Parsnips. 16, Mr. A. Nicol;;
invited to asaist the front. Although some inconvenience to Autos.
68.-25 pada of Peas-ist, Lady Ho the theatre going public who hold tickets 11-3 pots Cactus Dahlia 12. Tung; 2nd, Mr. Eo Kom Tong. Government in this matter by
for Saturday night's performance will allowing their employees to arrange be caused, there is no doubt that it will
69-12 Potatoes.-1st, Lody Ho Tang: to have the instalments paid by be overcome by a general feeling of Cactus-1st Sir Paul Chater; 2nd, Lady Ormiston (one prize only)..
123 pole Dahlias, other than 2nd, Mr. Ho Kom Tong. deductions from their salaries in the satisfaction that the guests at the variety Ho Tung. Aame way that Government servants entertainment are not being allowed to 1-0 pet of Heliotropsemist, . kir. 11.30 am-Auction of Household were able to arrange with the leave the Colony without a whole Ho Kom Teg: 2nd, Sir Paul Chater.
Colonial Treasurer. It this was hearted send-off, and thanks are due to 14 pse of "Larkspurs.-1st, Bir Hogher
possible in Ceylon, why not in the Bandiman Co. for faltering their Paul Chate; 2nd Mms, Jordan, H.K. H. Society's Annual Fiówer and Hongkong also?
16.-3 pas of Maided Hair Ferns arrangements to allow of this being done. let, Mr. Nicol; 2nd, Mrs. D. Temple. Tegetable Show.
MEMOS. FOR TO-MORROW.
-6.68 4.m. --Full Moon.
Furniture Hough'a
st Mesur
General Memoranda.
Saturday, March 10:-
10:30 am Auction of Dress Materixin”
Hats, Perfumery etc. at Messrs. Hughes and Bough', 11-30-Hongkor Rope Co
Meeting.
Dinner and Entertainment to HK
· Volunteer Contingent. MONDAY, Marri 12–
6.15 p.m.-"St. George's Day" Meeting
in City Hall, FRIDAY, March-18:-
11 Auction of Bugs, Bwater Costs, etc. at Hughes and Hough's. BATURDAY, March 17:
St. Patrick's Day M
Dance at “Kingaclars.". Tumba", March 27 —
THE AMERICAN PRESIDENT.
*
CHINA BUGAR REFINING CO.,
LIMITED..
tota
16.-, of Froesia.-1st, Mr. Ho Kom Torg 2nd, Lady Ho Tung
17 Jots of Geraniums.-1st, Sir Foul Chat: 2nd, Mr., Ho Kom Tong,
19-0 fota of Mignonetta.—Ist," Mr.
21. pote of Nasturtium (warf.
Mr.
70-26, Radishes.-1st, Mr. A. EL
对
71-4 Savoy Cabbage.-1st, Lady-Ho
Prize only).
SECTION §.
ouz,navy is destroying many more Ger- man, aubmarines than is "oficially en- OPEN TO CHINESE MÄRKET GARDINIES. nounced, although the Admiralty has +128.-12 bunches of Cut Flowers, not published any lists. It is certain, distinct varieties.-No exhibit
however, that the enemy are building 10-Wedding Bouquet-No ex-submarines faster than they are being hibit
destroyed, and that or tonnage lanes are increasing. Germany claims to kare Bunk British ships of 300,000 tons in November, and of 419,186 tone in Decem bez making the total British tonnage destroyed since the war began 3,947,475." Official British figures admit, the loss of ships totalling 787,575 tons from Jann- ary to October of last year. The tonnaga hop. The Fire Brigade arrived early of new British ships launched during thes. on the scene but the fire had been war and up to September 10th war extinguished by the inmates and the never more rapid than it is now. Nearly 1,874,000. The building of ships wor
Tung; 2nd, Mr. G. K. Hall Britton.
FIRES IN HONGKONG. P3-12 Tomatoes.-1st, Lady Ho Tang; 2nd, Mr. N. L. Railton.
Late yesterday afternoon a fire broke (one prize only),
73-6 Tamips-1st, Sir Paul Chater out at No. 174 Queen's Road East, 743 Vegetable Marrows-1st, Mr Accupied by a Japanese piece goods Nicol (one prize only).
SECTION 5.
VZORTABLE &O-PEAK GARDENS ONLY.
+75.Collection of vegetables, not less Police. No insurance was, carried and 60 standardised curge steamers are Dow than 6 varietica-1at, prize Mfr Ede; End, two show cases and merchandise valued under construction. These represent prize Me C. D. Wilkinson exhibits Beets-1st, Mr. G. E. Gale; unknown.
78-25 pods of French Beans. No at $2,000 wore damaged by fire and 600,000 tons The United States is The cause of the fire is building at the rate of over 100,000 tons 77-6
persionth.** end, Mr C. D. Wilkinson.
wator.
Ho Tung: 2nd, C. D. Wilkinson.
76-25 Brussels Sprouta-1st, Sir Robt A fire broke out yesterday at No.
It is announced that the new Sar
70 Cabbages-1st, Sir Robert Ho29 Des Voeux Road Central, occupied Tung; 2nd, Mr. H. W. Looker. Ho by several fokin of the Wing Tak Wo, and Garter Hue, Richmond hill, will be
806 Carrots-lat, Mrs. Ide; tad, export merchants. The damage is
J.
Boott Harston.
built of
EO
brick instead of red, a at
President WILSON began has now term of office on the 4th instant, Many people who are not Americans The accounts for the year ending 31st have very hazy notions regarding the December 1916 have been closed and He om fong: 2nd, Lady Ho Turg,
19-8 ots of French Marigolds-lat, process of electing the President.(subject to audit) show a nett profit of Mr. He for Tong: 2nd, the Hon. Mr. Each State of the Union chooses the sum of about $84,000 brought for
about $320,000, which together with C. E. Apon. Presidential Electors equal in number ward from the previous year's accounts, dula offinalis)-let, Siz Paul Chater; 20-3 pots of Pot Marigolds (ealen to the whole number of Senators makes a total of about $404.000 which 2nd, My Ho Kom Tong and Representatives to which the the General Agents (Mesars Jardine, varietie-1st, Mr. A. Nicol; Stats is entitled in Congress, and Matheson and Co., Ltd.) and the Con- . . bekle,
The Matilda
814 Cauliflower of Broccoli, lat, estimated at about $400, no intrance first planbed. The plane for the building Hospital; End, Mrs. Hay being carried. The cause of the Era is were the subject of much adverse out- Sheets the day of the popular ballot for salting Committee recommend should be
22 pots of Petunias lat, The Heade of Celery-1st, Mr. J. unknown Messrs. the choice of the members of the dealt with as follows pakk
Ladies Recreation Club, (one prize mis). Scott Baston; 2nd, Mr. Ede.
23. pots of Pastes and/or Violie.—
83-0 Looks 1st Sir Robert Ho Tung; 2nd. Mr. H. $210,000 fat, Forsyth: 2nd, the Hon. Mr. C.
Looker & E. Aron
1st, Mr. A. H. Harries; 2nd, Mr. L; L. 84 Lettuces (cabbage varieties.) 75,000 24pote of Phlox Drummond also
Flat, Forsyth; 2nd, Br. Paul Chater.
(cod varieties)—– 1st, Bir 25,000
Robert Ho Tung; End, Mrs. Fletcher. 15,003 Tund (one prizs only).
Beavis (one prizs only) 2543 pole of, Primuls-1s, Lady He 80 Parsnips 1st Mr. O. E. HIt
Electoral College must be uniform To pay a Dividend of $12
per share (12) throughout the country the first To place to Repair and Tuesday after the first Monday in Eenewals account November. Thas the President in To write down Swalow Pro
perty socuant To pay a bonus to Staff
11.30am-Groen Island Cement Co's chosen not according to the strength.
Moeting Thursday, March 29
Hongkong Stock Erohsure Settle mient
of parties as disclosed in the national To sutry forward to the
next coort about poll, but according to the rents in
separate States, In the casso
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ment by Richmond Town Counciliow but it is hoped that, now the alteration In the colour of the brickwork has been
BEST MEDICINE: MADE.
conceded, the conference between the Architect Mr. Gilbert Scott, and the A better medicine can not be made Borough Surveyor's department will lood than Charnherlain's Cough Remedy to further modifications of the plane. relieves the lungs, opens the secretions, The plans provide for o building of fre aids expectoration, and "assista naturo in
(one prise only.)eria 17 tiara Besides it contain no opisica iz storeys high, and accouzmodation, wil restoring the stoni to healthy conditor the centre of the building to be
63-23 Rudingsalt, Mr. La La Wat son; 2nd, Mr. GUA, Halmas
and is perfectly safe to take. For sale be provided for 200 bed mom. The block
All Chemists and Storskerpers
will cover an sore one half of the site: