INTIMATIONS EYE-SIGHT.
- Ma N. LAZARUS, Occulist-Optician, of London and Culoutts, way be consnited for BPECTACLES at
FLETCHER & Co1⁄2 PHARMACY, (Opposite the HONGKONG HOTEL). Business Hours:
9am to 5 M
ADVICE FREE.
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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, TTUMDAY, MAROHI 2ND, 1800,
MANOR OUT BY THE HOYAL WELSH
PUSILLERS
"asleep on duty, for instance, the outpris | ST DAVINS DAT IN HONGKONG,
were such roruits, Another caurs "the difonity in chtaining a good class of "recruits. I hava slrealy reported that in "view of the rapid advance of rents and the "price of food in recent years, the Chinese nre underpaid and the contingent polico will not be placed on a antisfactory fooling "until the service is rendered moje attrac: tive." The pay of a third class constable in the Chiosco contingent is 89 a month, nud when the first class is reached
Uranmont
Thus following report by the Consul General to the United States States is published in the Anozion Casisular Reports:-
MULA PING RUFORIS,
The British steamer Sikh, Fram Amoy 28th
The British stormer Machtu, from Bangkok Feh, kad for outside Hongkong,
PASSENGERS BOOKED FOR THE FAR GAST.
THE
AUCTIONS
PUBLIC AUCTION.
PUBLIC AUCTION, Vadomigned will Soil by
SATURDAY, the 4th March, 1893, at 2.30 P.M.
LUN
at his Sales Rooms, Duddell Street, A QUANTITY OF HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE,
Comprising SILK TÁPESTICY and PLUSH DRAW. ING ROOM SUITE, MUROCCO COVERED CHAIRS, OVERMANTELS, INGRO TABLES, WHITE LAOR CURTAINS, ORNAMENTS, o., ds.
FINELY CARVED TEAK SIDE- BOARD, EXTENSION DINING TABLE DINING CHAIRS, DINNER WAGGONS,
DOUBLE BEDSTEADS, TEAK WARD. BRASS FENDERS, CUTLERY, GLASS
DLESSING TOP WASHSTANDE, and CROCKERY WARE, &o, xu. ROBES with GLASS DOORS, MARBLE. TABLES, CARPETS, RUGS, do, do,
Also, Afor Plazas of CANTON BLACKWOOD.
AND Several NEV and SECOND HAND BICYCLES.
A COTTAGE PIANO, by RossnKranz, On View from FRIDAY, the 3rd March, 1899. Catalogues will be test, TERMSAR Customary.
WARE.
GRO. P. LAMMEET,
Austioneer. Hongkong, 2nd March, 1899.
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by more the ears), i, for we were casios la the abooxicon sibber, e ples but Uttia onlylated on BEOYCLES IN MONGRONG, our language in those days, pused" egatan pad *** dashed" the “Flash, and really, at one time, the days of the "Flash" sceptos numbered, to
Frobably no clust of manufacturers in the 21st Feb., and Brotow 28th, had light winds and The Royal Wolah Fouillars now statused in imminent were the selmors of strict regulation,
so emisons tavir saip, full their purpos. Un fail States spends more money in letters and fine rather and conilaud the same through- Hongkong celebrated St. David's Day (Marok 1st) by a march out This is the first time the But the Lieutonnat-Colonet was not a man to circulars to attract foreign trade than bleycle out the voyage to Swatey; thongs thack fores slots of Hongkong bave had, the upper give in without alroggle. It was clear the unkors Every mail brings inquiries from a hazy weather to port." tuuity of witnessing u dreas parado ju couro-Flash was asuthorised, that the dearly different makers, all asking the mme questions
For Messagerien Maritimes steamer Farro, tion with the new regiment, nad on all innls bebrel bit of black ribbon was not regalation, and requesting the ass altention. The the smart appearance and collier-like bearing But why should not authority be obtained National Beart of Trade of Cyols Manu of the men wore carsmented upon. Each mza Acting on the thought which bad thus, we may faclarare, New York, propounds a series of from Marseilles, Feb. 12To Yokohama: Me had on a new store and wore in his helmet say, happily Unshed" agoas his brain, he questions which so theronghly corers the subject and Mrs. Itchikawa and child, Mr. N. de Elmar.
To Balphong: Mosare: Fatrique and Cabocht. the national sablen & leak), prettily looped, roto and wrote again and are long too in tuttu toing their letter as a guide in To Bangbai: Mr. Blew Mr. and Mrs. Rubyas.
satisfaction of reading in the regimentul making is report.
To thoroughly understand this market, it is
Per Masyaries Maritimes steamer Ernest of "gallant little Wales."
Alont 250 men (exclusive of officersy, inbinding rohives the noceamry authority whereby the
Mr. Thiollier and family. A great proportion of cataracts and discessi is 814, while a fret class ser presentatives fret over company in the regi."Flash" bessmoregulation in the royal Walsh, neecssary to describe the highway conditions of Sinions from Manilles, Feb. 19,-To Shaughai Fer Mesageries Maritime steamer Armor affesting these advancing in fifs ecour to those may receive as much as $25. These rates went, asambled on the Parade Ground abortly and though changed in all else, one bit of their the dolony, Hongkeng is built on the side of a
Bon level are terraces broken by fights of atops, Bet, coanooting with the steamer Ernest commenced the march. The route, which was James and Willians fought for the Crown on the haring som dedcionar in the constraction of de rat compare uninvourably with the rites tafere eleven c'elock, and prelually at the hour costume remains the sunso-be same as wiren menntain 1,800 feet higt, and all strests abare the eyes, the many yours of "Eye Strain"
Glass of wages prevailing in the open labour thickly liasd with spectators, was along Queen's green backs of the Bogs water, when shontder making the majority of them unavailable for Siena, Colombo, from London, Feb. 28
Tods are reduced to two, although there are Por Maesagirles Maritimes steamer Salasie, ending in serions forms of discusen. specially adapted in youth to the requiring market, especially when taken in counce Road, roand by the Market, along the Proge, to shoulder (each war baving a green hag ur ayoling purposes Consoquently, the availahtoo Shanghai: Mr. T. S. Soothey, Miss Southey, aul back to the Paride Ground, where they aprig fastened in bis but to distinguish thon them ear and prezerve the sight.
tion with the iboral leave and pension played "God save the Queen "aul broke up. from the Irish, who wore bits of white paper) aurierous excursions that the daring rider can from anciller, March 1-To Shanghai: Mr. Por P.&O. steamer Victoria, connecting wita Constantly recurring haidaches, spells F
of Harlock, God bless the Prince of Wales," dow of that pid river; the same ne who und in fact ouly, read for ladies borders the dinances when maling, weak eyas, the lulluts regulations of the Police Force. The offect During the march petriatio airs, anche Monde Welsh Fosilira brastet the swii and take throughout the Island. Tuo favourite, om alle
etc., ware played by the excellent bands of the Marlborough was his nuruls, and nados his harbour front and is shent 8.xailes long. This the steamer Clean, at Colombe, from Londer, Jan 20.-T. Straits, China and Japan: Mrs. rurning together; any of those symptoms indi- the admission of a number of
Woodall, Mc. J. B. Barrett, Mr. E.D. U. Wolfs, cats a deficiency in the form of dio era romie recruits Sad upon
the discipling of regiment. The procession was headed by about basaer the Royal Welsh Failiers fought at and has burl, metale surface and in ing Glasses only to correct and ouro.
Mr. LAZARUS applies his SPECTA. the Chinese contingent may be gauged 20 Piousers and Signallars, the former lobking soullesberg and Blenheim, Romillies, Unden-bountifully kept up. The view and seensey
by a comparison with the returns for 1898 very won in their white aproas teoked up aturée, and Malpalquct; as when at Dettingen along it is unrivaled, ond the breeze that comes fir. J. E. Jocksen, Mr. J. O'Malley train, Mc. one corner and held by the regimental badge, and Foutenay British infantry orain proved sweeping in from the ocean is most refreshing. Jolas Dissio, Mr. R. S. Mousisa, Mr. and Mrs. CLES only after dealing the sight.
Then came the regimoutal gosta presvut themselves the best in the world. This saldu Every evening from 5 until 7 it is aliva, with Layng and 3 obitdrea, Miss Park, Mise H. the year preceding that in which the gam bling scandal was brought to light. In from Tor Most Grasions Majesty with silver "Flash" tuttora in this vant cyclists with the meat baterega lot of Dasi, Mr. J. Walker, Mes. Armstrong and head-plate sad gilded berns, in by zmart the Peninsular, sud niterwards at Waterloo. maclones erer sea. Bieyales of all dates ran out, Mies F. Corpe, Mesra F. F. Harrison, The other rond referred to is P. T. Wassel, Warwick. Gordon, Paymaster F. 1896 the strength of the European conting drummer boy. The Drum-Sergeant and the struggled up Atma's bloody bill, and later stilide by side. ent was 112 red the reports 53, or 47 per drum and fife hand and the brass band reliured Lucknow a beleagured and helpless on led the Abordeen Road, which is sleo 8 piles. Molton, Mersin, B. Brichos, J. H: Hutton, followed, and immediately behind these rode garrison, and may now be seen setting off the long. This road contains some heavy grades Commvdoro Francis Powell, C.B., Mr Powell, eout:- Ladian "rength 226, reports 303. Lieat. Col. 16. B. Maitwaring. The C, D, slim figure of the officer of the guard as he which a strong rider san take, but they do not 3dsaghters and child, Messrs. Chas. Hagen, J. R. Bracs, J. R. Hatta, Warwick, and Garion. commend themselves to the majority. Ated after visits his bear-skinned scutries,
This is a free part; consequently, custom Freni Gibraltar: Mr. A. M. M. Pinheiro. From or 124 per cent.; Chinese strength 298, and F Companies cam wet
house duties do nos have to be considered in Mazoils, Feb. 2-Miss Davies, Mr. B. N. reparis, 45%, o 154 per cent, ns against these men from the G, B, and A Cocopanies from neuredly; but has it not is ase to
the Peat and from B Company from Kowloom.
the purchase of kiuyoles or bicycle paste Boyce, Mr. and Mrs. WA. C. Plait and child, Although the The Union Juck and the regimental celuar
There are as real importers of bleycles, although Misses Brock (2), 31z. and Mrs. W. Falconer, 15 per cent. in 1898.
there are two small bicycle repair shops which Mrs. R. H. Boyco. A. E. Mulholland, Miss of recruits outerel last year wore a conspicuous forture of the progesalon.
The cogimontel colour hears the words.
Always keep a few on sale. On the other hand, Stainton, Messra, 1 1. Boyes, W. C.D. Tarntr, Lo have had therefore acom
Blenheim," "Ramillion," "Cadenario," and
rory firm, from the largest to the smalket,. F. Bridges, Mrs. Grant Mackie, Moses. handlen biryales for the covenience of customers, Faro and II: va Noorian. From Brindisi, Malplaquet," in commemoration of the distin- всей from the guished services of the regiment of these battles
The thirtieth ordinary annual meeting of who are sentiered all over China and the Philip Feb. 4.Dr. and Ms. R. N. Keely Hamilton, Mr. A. Moir, Capt, F. P. Shunk.. From Bom when ihe condi-fought in 1704, 1706, 1708, und 1709 respect.
in use hord were porshago by their owners bag Surgeon General and Mrs. Spencer Pan- ively also, the word "Dottingen." for the
Company was holl at the othices of the genorul
thids of all the machines in so here are Ameri-
Per P. & O. steamer India, connecting with contingent still compares unfavourably with action at that plaos on the 27th of June, managers, Msaara. Jardue, Matheson, sad Co.,direct from San Francisco, and probably two- 174 Thu there are the device of too youterday. The chair was occupied by the
sun. There is no favourite moko, sad all wheels the steamer Bengel, at Coloubo, from London, have equal changes in this market. There las Feb. 3.To Straite, China and Japan: Mr. G dat of the other contingents. May of Prince of Wales, namely, threa fasthors is. Hon. J. J. Bell-Irving, and there word also
been very Kttle money spot in advertising any Rady, Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Jones rad 3
The Engines are in excellent preservation the reports were no doubt for breaches sing out of the Prince's curanet, with the present the Hon. 6. P. Chater, Mosers. J. H. otto Ich Dies in the centre; the Rising Sun Lewis, B. G. Bird, A. J. Raymond, and C. H.
and the vessel, with acme repairs, could be pat of discipling that may be describat is the upper cinister corner and the Bed Dragon Thompson (Consulting Committas), G. T. Veitch particular make, in consequenes of which they children, Mrs. Powers, Hon. and its
would in the lower dexter corner being the badges of scrutars), A. McConachia G., Anderson, all go under the generirame of "biorcles, and M. Ganduan and children, Mr. Wiz thorough sea-going condition, or she could be
Matheson Brown, Kisa Hunt, Mies Maddison
Ship. trifling, but the same remark
Private offers for the purchase of the vessel the other contingents Edward the Black Frince. The White Horse. II. Potte, il. C. Wilecx,, A. C. Hawkins,aro not distinguished by names. The Chinese, also apply to
upou a mount with the motto Nes aspera rrent D. O. Campbell, K. A. Chinoy, le Took, J. M. who are beenmtag the largest users of hieroles Mza Faller, Mis Thriven, Mrs. Reynolds and converted into an admirable H or Receiving -
will lo antertained in the meantime. and does not vitiate the comparison." nderneath in later sinister corner. The 8. Alves, Lo Cheung S He Tang, B. ch this coast, are utterly indifferent to name or child, Mr. and Mrs. Sutcliffe, Mossrs. Fred. Iloy, H. A Morrion, Daley, Mr. and Mrs. reputation.
For further Particulars, apply to word "Minden." in commemoration of the Kal Byranje, J. Goom, and J. E. Mielinot,
To roltorate what I have repeatedly writton David Jackson. Mass. E. IL Derrick and 8. The SECRETAEX read the notion convering
1. A. RITCHIE, lautry displayed in the battle fought at Minden
bicycle manufactarers, what this market, de Somerville. From Marsailles, Feb. 16: Mr. H.
Superintendent. In today's supplement will be found some
The CHAIRMAN said--Gentlemen, with your maads is a low-grade, low-priced machine une Tomkins, Mr. and Mrs. Stewart, Mr. and Mrs. interesting taugratos from Australian papers on the 1st of August, 1759. The word "Egypt," the meating.
with the Sphinx, in commemoration of its ser. vices in the expulsion of the French army from Egypt in the year 1801. The word" Martini, permission I propass to take the report as read. I that would sell for, say, $20 gold in America. Wheeley, Messrs, A. F. G. Law and L que," as testimony of the distinguished carduct Although the result of the 1887 working wholesale. If you add, eny, 83:50 freight from Morris, Mr. and Mrs. Fisher.
compared with the previous year.showan diminu New York to Hongkong, the machine could La Fez-PD steamor Australia, connecting of the First Battalion ja the crpture of tho letion of profit to the extent of 825,000 and we sold here at a mica profit. The high grados of with the steamer Tallarat, at Colombo, from Bre consequently not in a position to return to American machines are at presont selling in Loation, Feb. 2.--To Straita, China ned Japan. land of Martinique on the 24th of February, 1809.
agree with ma in considering the statement could be sold at this price, one hundred at the Mr. E. C. Els Major and Mrs. Gascoigne, gallant services of the round Battalion en
now presented as not an unsatisfactory one obeaper Sgure would find a market. It is not ears, Macgregor, Graut, W. M. Foreman, aad 26th of January, 1309. The words "Albulers,"
Per P. & D. stuur Java, from London, Feb. the premis income shows a ratnation of t para lue model The 1890 make woald visund Balle, Orthos, Toons, and The percentage of charges and commissions on nesserary that the machine should even be of Maddock. is," Nirella," "Oralios," "Toulouse," and "Peniusala," in commstoration of theservices of cant., while the amount gasils for bonus to just as good a pries as the 1599. I consider To Straits. Chian and Japan: Miss Hush, the First Battalion during the Peninsular War contributing shareholders is considerably less this a magnificent fit for biogels manufacMr. Fawards and two children.
Per Pr&. stodoler Arcadia, connecting with from 1810 to 1814. The word "Watseion," owing to tus larger proportion of business being turers to anal all their old stock. I do
now done ou ast terass. "Yea will doubtless ap not, overtook the few enthusiastic riders. Bere the toasor Coromandel, at Colombo, from a lasting latimous of the distinguished ser
From Mersailles, March 16.Mr. and Mrs. II. vices of the regiment at the memurahla batle prove of the appropriation to the recorre fund, who are always in touch with the latest im- Loudon, Marah To Straits, Chips and Japan. of Waterloo on the 18th of Jane, 1315 Tho
a whole. All bibgeles should be sited with W. Slade, Mr. D. K. Camming. words" Alma," Tukeran," and "Sevastopol, which fund I may state is larger than over in the provamonts, Lai am referring to the market as history of the company, exceeding what it strol its devotion and gallant conduct during the at in 1893 when we unfortaustoly were under brakes, lamps, and baile, he the stresis. are
A. S. WATSON & CO.,
LIMITED.
ESTABLIFRED A.D. 1841.
woald
au appreciablo effect upon the number of
will reporta it above fgures that
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Relic of many a bit, and siego, and twok, Il pointe a moral and aderia the bank,”
HONGKONG, FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. www.
WINE AND SPIRIT tious are porral tho conduct of the standiness and jutrepidity displayed in the hareholders in the Hongkong Fico Insurance pine Islands. Possibly half of those which are
MERCHANTS.
ALL bar stooks of Wines and Spirits are #elected by experienced buyers on the sialf of - London House, bonght direet at first hand, imported in woou and bottled by ourselves, thus ving all intermediate profits, and enabling us to supply the beat "growths" ad moderato prices.
A lautte Extraordinary was sund portar- dag containing the jury list for 3809.
Tose,
TO BE SOLD BY PUBLIC AUCTION of KOBE
On the 4th MARCH.
The F. & O. 2. N. Co's, Steamship
"BRINDISI"
as she now lies in Nagasaki Harbour. Built in 1880 by W. DozFORD & Bone at Bandorlari. Length 860 feet, Breadth 40 feet, Depth 31 feet, Gross tonnage 3,639 tous. Bangre Horze Power of Enginos 2,800. Capacity of holis 4,550 tons of 4) cubio fost
Hongkong, 14th February, 1889, PUBLIC AUCTION.
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PRICE LISTS, with full details, to bo bad en application. PORT after remoral should be rested a month before use. When required for drinking at once it should be ordered to be decanted lett Vancouver for Hongkong via asual por The word "Corunna," es a testimony of the shareholders so much dividend, I trust you will this market of B185 Mexican, and where one. Mr. W. F. Ford. From Marsailles, Mar. 2-the 20th Marob, there will be sold in the
before being sent out.
.
The C. P. R. Co., R.M.G. Empress of China of onllo Moday, the 27th February.
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The course for the Royal Hongkong Yacht Club's race on Sunday will be Irum tha Polico Pier, Kowloon, and Channel Becke, Kowloon Rocks. Cosmopolitan Dook buoy, and North Fairtray boy, all to port; 12 milse.
Club team in vomposed of Messrs. Willward,
As a mesting ef tho merubors and seat. bolders of Union Church beld on Tuesday aron- ingaolution was passed inviting the Hov.
the
The
EXPORT CARGOES.
highest bidder
Public Auction Rooms in Batavin to the The Iron 2-Masted light draught Mail Berew Steamer called the
GOUVERNEUR GENERAAL MIJER," Built in 1871 by MERE, CHAKURS CORNELL & Co., in Ginsgow, Flying the Datch Flag.
Length as per certificate of menetromont feet); depib .04 motrea (17 foot), measuring gros 842.04 and net 441.71 tons, draught 66,00 metres (2 feet), baat 8.65 metres (28
empty 9 feet, draught loaded 14 feet; with 25 Brat, and 12 escond olare passenger accommoda- ties, compound garface-condensing Engines of 550 indicated HP., steam tailors and donkey To be sold as she is now lying in the harbour open for inspection.
"In the meantime offere will be entertained. of Tanjong Prick (Batavia), where she is daily
The Agenta KONINIOWES PAKETVAART HAATSCHAPPY,
LAUTH, WEGENER & Co.
· [399] Hongkong, 13th Feburary 1899,
PROPERTY FOR SALE, AT SHANGHAI,
SHERRY. Excellent Dinner and After Dinner Wines of very superior Vintages. All are
true XELEN Wines,
CLARET-Our CLARETS, in- The Clab r. Nary Hookey Match is fixed for lowest priced, aree-day, on the Club Ground, at 4:30 p.m. The cluding the guaranteed to be the genuine product Anton, Cox, Hepper. Pinckney, Wotobuse,
the necessity of withdrawing the sum of crowded with riskstava and sedan chairs, and Crimean War, 1954-50. The word "Luck- of the juice of the grape and are not Roweroft, Thornhill, Waketista, Campbell, and
now," for the distinguished part the First
Since the occupation of Manila by the artificially made from raisins and Loring.
Battalion took in the relief of the Residency in $60,000 therefrom. The principle of placing darkness somos en almost without warning. currants, as is generally the case with
1857. And the word " Ashante," in comm annually to reserve the paiman out al Cheat Wineo.
optinue to have the approval of shareholders. beam in the bingle trade her as Hongkong oration of the services of the secord Battalionowed by our Articles of Association wil, I hops, † Americans, there has boas something of a February. For London (--3,279 packages ton / Boiler (naw in 1883); 6 boats and all inventory.
We learo form an Historical Record of the The balance at arxit is the 1898 working on hea for years been the feeder for the Philip BRANDY-All our BRANDY is 0. J. Williams to resume the dution of pasta, in the Axlianter War, 1873-74.
31st Desember, owing to jasreased premin and pipe Island, as well as its warehouse. In time, Royal Welch Fusiliera lato Twenty-third Fuus, er
bingoles; but motil that time arrives, Hong guaranteed to be pure Coonse, the of the congregation on his return trata fur
leagh. Mr. Williams signified bit neesplat | Rorsi Welsh Fanikiors (the Prince of Wales's interest, is somewha larger than the prerious of course, agenojen will be opened in Manila for Fana, o caxes on mphor woɑd boxer, 750 vases and
your notwithstanding korrier losses. difference in price being rerely a
of the invitation. At a social meeting beid
Own Royal Regiment of Welsh Failieret," ar-
I would not advies bigyeld tookers to sell in question of age and vintage.
after the business meeting Mr. Williams sas
runged by Liont-Col. Broughton-Hainwaring, claims naid es shown in the soconut are over kong will be the distributing contre, that the cogiment was raison in 1689. On the thin excess of 1897, and since thon logs
to the extent of $14,600 have been ascertained, soricainntely to the unknown individusi pur- WHISKY All our WHISKY is presented with a cheque for 10, which had
of March of that year King William IIT, author but at slabe PS. Bruly in this respect diamor on oradit, ns there are no collection of excellent quality and of greater age been subscribed by the congregation anitfriends.
ised Henry Tord Herbert to raise a regiment in a worse position than at to curresponding agencies hero. The same osuditions eziet with than most brands in the market.
Pollard's Lilipation Opera Company appear of infantry. Some circumstances, Locver: period last year by $500. Our principa: regard to biegelen as to all other shipmouts, the pool:-3 oases curios and 4 cases sundrica For oceard which pronted His Lorkhip fra fosses have been incurrat in Shanghai, duo shipper drawing for his shipment and negotiat. The SCOTCH WHISKY marked by going it strong at Cape Town, Wo hare received a handsomely illustrated book of
Aasing the duties of his appointment and the Celousley was conferred cn his relative, Charks it is suspected in many cases to incendiarism, ing his draft through a bank, with complete send 423 balos canes. For Rotterdam andjor i NHR following property will be offered for "E" is universally popular, and is the pantonimo Elobinson Crusca rewritten,
which it is impossible to guard against, and documents attached it is a matter of much rogest that the native pronomeed by the best local comois up to date and localised by M. Harry Hall, Herbert, on the 10th of April following The which was to be produced on Boxing Night regiment was formed of men raised in Walo
attach the same importance to visiting crimes Goulding was billed for the part of Rohian 13 companies, of three Crusos sud for the Clown in the harkeninde banquetes murs set up the most sorusu maishant Thanthi Shropshire. The recruiting of the rugient huse no ferilise remarks to me, ensieme, I was attended with success, and in a few months pleased to give any further information which it was brought into a state of fitness for military any shareholder may desire before moving th We have received from Mr. Sion Ting two
No questions being asked the CHAIRMAN bores of tref strawberries for the duty. The Woll Fusiliers embarked at high adoption of the report and accounts. Kwong Chik plantation at Happy Vellay, The 10 Chaster, for active sevice proposed the adoption of the report and state-i Angust of the same year, disembarking berries are raised from American sead with at Belfast on the 30th of August, meat of scounts. cal fertilisers and kept class and fresh and on the 30th of June, in the year following, straw beds. The grower is be sougratulated took part in the Battle of the Boyas. The on the manits obtained, the fruit sing spars worn by Major Toby Farcel at this Juscious and juley and far superior to any we
battle are still preserved in the regiment, in have previously scou in this part of the world. possession of the Senior Majer for the time Me. Stou ing has undertaken the cultivation being. Since then, as will be seen from the UB a matter of business and we hope bis enterreginental colour, the regiment has been prise will poos with the muce it marits. The actively engaged and hue Robieved for self upplier of such a delicious article for the table mast be consideral in the light of a public aglorious record.
seurs to be superior to any other ¦ goûar Mr. Hall's sole dizootion. Master Alul in the adjssent, conaties, aud coveistel of uathorities at the portion port appear ust to "fow-grade anɔbine," I mean a shoddy article.15 bules casos. For Antwerp and/or HanNESDAY, the 22nd March, at a place and
market.
and in the Hongkong
bought direct from as in the Colony or from our authorised Agents at the Coast Ports.
A. S. WATSON & Co., LIMITED.
THE HONGKONG DISPENSARY.
NOW BEADY.
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The Daily Press.
Monakose, March 2nd, 1899.
Is the Police report for 1898 the Capinio Superintendent tells us that seven Chinese members of the Force were granted rewards by millerity of the Governor for intelligence und prmptues in the discharge of their duzics, eight for the courageous manner in
which they arrested a number of gamblers
bencfaster.
REUTER'S TELEGRAMS;
[SUPPLIED TO THE DAILY PRIS."]
LONDON, 27th February FRANCE.
A peonliarity in the dress of the offlcors and statt sergeants is the "Fhai," a knot of bisok ribbon work on the back of the voller of the tunic. The Royal Welch
Fusiliers being the last regiment is the army who wore the wig rotained the ribbons in imitation of the queue bag. On the arrival of the regiment from Gibraltar in 184 the Inspoting Goneral ordered the "Flashes" not being accord. to be discontinaed, as Acting under the instructions of M. Dupuying to regulation. Eisat-Col. Harrison in the Paris Police have raided the residences of a mediately telegraphed to the cuiocel of the urus ber of prominent Regalists, seized 4 ragimant, Sir W. Gordoa, and received the voluminous correspondence and letters from following reply, since when, it is nedless to say, the Flash' has been fondly cherished and
I de nut with it to be understood that by s
ROUNBESELLE WILDEAN, Led Lersial: General, Hongkong, 9th November, 1899.
COLLISION AT SHANGHAI,
Shanghai, 24th February About 2 o'ebook Fasterday afternoon as the Shell Line steamer Cowrie, from Hongkong, Mr. McCOMAONI is seconding, said was steaming to the "desp hole" in charge of Mr. Chaizmas, the report you have just sabaisa pilot to swing on the last of the flood in order ted must, I think, be considered by all asatisfac. to go alongside of the Company's wharf at lery on. It is truo the divident is not quite Pooting to discharge hor cargo of oil, shecollided equal to that of last your, but still it is a very with the Tufc-Clans steamer Kang lying at good one, sud in addition we must not overlook Haul's Bues. It appears that the vessel, which the fact that you are able to strengthen there was going dead stew, teelt a sheer and although is a wise polior. The balanos curried forward socing at soc.dent wna inevitalils, both anchore serve fund by 322,552.24, which in my opinion on starboard hel, would not straighten up; to 1898 tocount is larger by about $8,000) than were let go but the distance was too short to you were able to carry forward to the 1897 a. allow of them bringing her up, and the vessel conut, which considering the bad Lius Fire Instruck the Esang on the starboard side just surance ofices have been having is most satisforward of the fridge, bor straight stun tak factory. With those romarks I beg to sarding the whole side and denting it fully the adoption of the report and passing of the fifteen inches, Leidet burrating up the win and 'treon desks scmo seven feet inwards, accounts.
The impact was such that nearly everyting moveable on the Esang and also the Suit, whieb, unfortunately, was at the same boy, was abified, aut a number of Chiness, aicencioas of what which they were working in the Erang's main was impending, were thrown from the stages on huld, several of them sustaining slight injuries. For the moment quite a panio cocurred amongst the Celoctisis, and vigorous eries for The Snius, which sampans were heard. was to snil for Hankow to-morrow, 'received considerable damage, some fly foot of her guard being stora in, also soventeon of the knees supporting the same being broken, and the after moving-clock torn out of the
On the motion of Mr. ANDERSON, Becondsd by Mr. CAMPRELL, the appointment of Messrs. 8. G. Bird and C. H. Thompson on the Consult ing Committee was confirmed and Messrs. Chater, Lewis, Baymond, Bird, and Thompson were re-elected.
On the motion of Mr. CHINOV, seconded by Mr. R. C. WILOUS, Heste. F. Henderson and This was all the basins. Divülend warrants will be ready to-day.
the Dao l'Orkaus, to his supporters, and the till remains, aye, aud ever will romain, a proud W. Hetton Potta ware re-olooted andifors.
residence of his Scoretary.
THE SUDAN." The Dervishes have recently fred on a gwo- Leat going to Faskoda.
The Khalifa is believed to be 100 miles from Omdurman.
GREAT BRITAIN AND CHINA,
grievous bodily harm, another for attempt ing the arrest, and thorsby impeding the flight till assinage arrived, of thren Eu-
been investedt mainly on the virtual recommen- dotion of the British Government.
action in extinguishing a fire in a house on
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"I have great pleasure in transmitting to you the accompanying letter from tho Adjutant General conveying the King's gracious approval
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J. W. KEW & CO., SPAM WATHS BOAT COMPANY. 551] Hanekong, 9th October, 1895, 199
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of the 'Flashes' now worn by the pilers of the restarday, the drummers and Sfers of the Royal two vessels together. The Lang's damage, Royal Welsh Fusiliers, being leucaforth worn Welsti Fusiliers played a game with this 5thief was considerably augmented by having The Tuner saya that the Chinesa Government and established as a peculiarite whereby to work Company Engineers, which resulted in a draw the Suve alongside and thus lying between
the dress of that distinguished regiment. In and he allowed to iguoro Sir Claude Maths making knows to you this pacients ars of two goals each. The loams word very early to forces, is much that she will isso to go into in the stone quarries near Shaukiman, one Donald's prefasts, and that the British public of His Majesty'e royal faveur, el in desitjog matched; but if there was any erastage dook, as the injury extends well below the Foral, for had the plates broken, instead of
TO BIPMASTELS. - for arrosting under great difficultiva a mau are cutitled to durand that no arbitry admi. that the enclosed latter may be duly registered it lay with the Engineers, who seemned in water-line pily the vessel is built of mild QEN'S ROAD. Under HONGKONG HOTEL. (38
Distrative changes shall be tolerated which will in the records of the reginant, I have no doubt do better pasting that the tailiers. wanted for shooting with intent to affect onarprises in which British capital has that it will be felt by the regiment, as it ght several minutes after starting, neither kozla sight less dury is no doubt that be was seriously threatened, but rentually Mather would now be lying at the bottom of the river. to be, both as an hourable proof of His got away for the Engineers and, centred, and Four of her frames are stove in and severalNQUIRE where your FRESH WATER Majesty's approbation, and as an inducement to
stringer plates damaged. It is rankoned that is oblained by the Water Boats, as FOUL to their bost endearon18-to merit a continuaneo/ after a little beut round the goal posts Lieutes on plates on borside and six on both the muis ↑ WA is de cause of much Sjokines8 C bonding an jadicata H. P. of 110.
aut Brown sent the bail past the Fusiller'e goal- of such gratifying distinolicon."
keeper. The Walsh then rallied, aud Riley and 'tween desks will have to be taken out, The Slip
Wow the ONLY WATER BOAT COMPANT The Adjalaoi-Geneval's letter was as fol-equalised. The game still waged oven and the Curie, Inckily, managed to gang har of the ropean stokers, and another for prOMPL | ROYAL HONGKONG YACHT CLUB. Jong:-" By doeiro of the Commander-in-Chief ball trasallod to and fro saol goal at a rapid Reveral smell craft at anchor of the Pootnag. in HosorONS EXCLUSIVELY pplying
I have the honour to notify to you that, in con- pace; but just before the all of half time hore and, on picking up her analocs, steamed FUTERED WATER
to her berth, ons this one for the mishap his beat,. "In some of the above cases,”
saquones of your letter and Lord I's recom-the Fusiliers left and inside wing forwards ange Mr. Max," Chinese constables showed This raw was sailed on the 19th February Rendation, the King has been graciously pleased secured the leather and combined in a N. C. Daily News.
In a strong east wind. The course was to approve Flushes now worn by the offers rush along the toach-line, and the funde great courage, in which I may say I have ham the Police Pier, Kowloon, rotud marked the Twenty-Third Foot, or Koyal Welsh plager, on getting well down, sout in a never found them to fail." These remarkabeat off Lyons, Kowloon Rosk, Miger's sant Familiars. being honorforth worn and established troug shot, which looked like going past the possess some interest in connection with the buoy, and mar boat off Lyonny; miles. as t peculiarity whereby to mark the drose of gil posts and out of play, but Bolstridge made
Dr. Deanys, Protector of Chives for British The following boste started at 1:15 and 1.30 that distingabhel rogiment. I have Lord
big jump and hosdad the bell into the not-s question of the Chingman's potential value A Class-Antist, Maid Marion, Frica, Sybil, Hill's command to request that you will be initial effort. Half-time was then called, sta North Bornes, thus writes in his anual report No. 6, ICE HOUSE STREET, PRAYA CENTRAL
Considerable trouble hus occasionally Boon as a soldier, a paint upon which Lord Chanticleer. and Bonito, B. Class-Prices, plead to cause this mark of His Majesty's Fusiliers leading by 2 goals to 1.
Gracions favour to be duly registered in liu
After the players and partaken of the usual Dart, Payne, and Ladybird,, CHARLES BERGSPORO and other high au- All the boats were reefed, soune double reefed, records of the Royal Wetth Ensliaru."
lemon or orange, the second laf was started, caused by codlies arriving from Hongkong or thorities have expressed very dcoiled In the Bret beat up to Lyoonaa mark the Maid The following humorous account of this and the Beginners played extremely well, and Bingapore repudiating curtain details of their Marian showed some of her old form and went affair appeared in a periodical some time ago: wero erenteslly rewarded for their efforts by ongagements, eitar denying that they racired. opinions. Courage is an essencial qualilica-away from the rest of her dives, Erica being In those days of progress and change, which it Lloutenant Brown adding another goal; which the advances stated, or asserting that they en- tion of a good soldier and it would appear Goond, and Chanticleer a good think, Action is the fashion to call reforio, it is refreshing to atado both sides two all. The Fusiliers worked gogod to go to one estate while the agreemen from Mr. Max's remarks that in that was going very well at fleet, but som fall be meet with a gannina bit of true blue conserva- hard to gaiz the suprosy, but were frustrated named another. These matters have nearly al hiad on the ran down to Kowloon Rock. tisen, bo that bit only a bit of ribbon. For its in the attempt, mainly through the back play ways been satisfactorily adjusted by me bat have respect the Chinose are not despicable. Benite would have been the batter with other origig we must carry our thongata back-back of Thornhill, and the game ended as stated involved mealles trouble and ourrespondanes In regard to discipline, however, the 6 inches of drought. The Sybil was quite out through many an eventful decade, back to the The afternoon was extremely hot for football repert is not so favourable, although oft in such weather aud soon fall behind. In days of ponderous skirta, kaosbreeches, and white and every man left the field simply bathed in
the second class Payne mads the pace with gaiters, of powder, and pigtail, pigtail and per perspiration. amenability to discipline is unally cou: Ladybird close at hand. The beats kept the tuison. The "Flash" was then a usstal ox well sidered one of the Chinanian's strong pointe, no order down to Meyer's busy, after which as en orasmental appendage, serving as it did When compared with the other branches Erica gained on and then passed Maid Marion to protect the searist coat from the grasse and on the latter changing her second jib for her powder of the pigtail. But tie si and
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carry the covering that nature supplied than with, greppad to a decent lougth and anpor dared, este by the boar-frost of old age. The lloux-drodgo cennet to be a Decundary articlo in the soldier's kit, and though martinota and | regimental barbers shock their headaand altered.
and foreboding, the pigtailoame a thlug of the
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THE CHINESE CUSTOMS.
of the Force in tho matter of reports third one. The wind was as much as the boate fabion changed. Heads were porsaitial to against them the Chinese make a very could stand on the run down, and ous boat was unfavourable showing. The strength of seen to give a olsan pair of heels to a steam pinnuos going in the same direction. The lias the European contingant is given as 112, was crossed at the finish as follows:- and the number of reports as 41, or 37 por cont.; the Iurian strength was 220 and the Maid Marian.. reports 314, or 180 per cent; while the Chanticleer. Chinese contingent with a strength of 292 Sybil had 572 reperts, or 105 per cent. Mr. MAY Payne eye this record is not satisfactory, and haLedybird proceeds to "explain it in part as follows:
The large number of recruits saliated to "Bil the numerous vacancies that occurred "in consequence of the bribery discovered "In connection with the Wa Lone gambling "house was bad contributing cust. In "the large majority of the cases of
TO THE EDITOR OF TITE "DAILY PRESS,"
Su your isine nt Safarday last, you past. Not the "Flash," at least not in the say, in reference to the Germans having per- Royal Welsh Fusiliers; and the bash of back miltod a Chinese Customs-house to be established ribbon that had braved the ponder and greast Kuohon. We cannot but think that Cor 50 34 10 marks t of many a well-fed pigtail, in many well. many has made a mistake," ole, etc. What 56454, 2nd fneght field, still fubteret at their broke and in about the Chinese Custom house in the Queen's
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I am quite ecavinsed that systematic windling of colis in the matter of advances in the neighbouring colonias takes place, owing mainly to the impossibility of inducing Chiness of the lower close to protest before tho propor authorities. Granting the good faith and honesty of all Europeans, official or other wise, concorsed, the dishonesty of retire"IG- ernitas" is so notorious that it may safely he alleged that no suglio whatever escapes illet squeesinger, is it easy to suggest a remely A good deal was tested some 20 years ago at Eingapors, when I was Assistant. Protetor, by Oing the savanors paid on board ship after every recruitor, tont, and depot kooper had been compelled by the patton to leave it. I am on- aware if this eyetem is not even nominally la forco, but it would eum not to be. It noad not
he pointed unt tant odolls who arcive smarting
quiera serxes of being swindled aro loma likely
so undisturbed till the year of grace 1834, when Road, Hongkong Has not. Hongkong also to hono cheerful plantation banda than those the regiment landed in England after a long tour made a mistake? What carthly use is it, in who escape the latetus of those minals. of foreign artion. At the Brst inspection of getting ouralcs into the belief that blook the Royal Welik Fusiliers, dire was the wrath white The Gowenment simild be asked if of the aspecting General at this irregular this stablishment is to be moved back at the Batter of unauthorised black ribhan, Show me same time as the Customs stations. With the your authority for wearing It, or it must come usual apologies, et romain, your obedient off 1 Bath as the stern behest. Alan 11 mayout; authority there was pons, Onstom," whs alt
the Lieutenant-Colonel could plase in deferto of
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