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Supper was commenced at half past elaren. I when the Gerornor's party, headed by Piper Binetuir, took their places at the President's table on thostage of the theatro. The party in- cluledthors forming the President's set at the opening of the ball, und in addition the following:
Their Highnesses the Maharajale Scindia of Gwalior and Bikanir, Captain G. C. Anderson and Mis. Dickson, Sir Thomas Jackson and Mrs. Willman, Colonel the O'Gorman, and Commodore Powell and Miss Powell. The haggis was carried to the President's table by Mr. A. Stewart, headed by Piper Sinclair.
The following was the Menu:
Sume hie meat and canza, out, And some wad eat that want it! Bite hame went and eye can wal,
And so the Lord be thank it.".
Turtle Soup.' Saddle of Matton.
Roast Turkey.
Roust Kobe Beef.
Corne Teague.
Corned Beef.
York Hum.
Roast Capoy.
Game Pie. Shape Head Pio.
Paté de Féle Grus in Jelly.
Lobator Salud:
Chicken Salad.
Roast Will Duck.
Best Phqasant.
THE HAGOIS.
Hot Potatoes.
"Fair fa" your honest sousie face,
Great chieftain o' the puddin' rum, Abdon them n'yo tak your place.”
Freedom and whisky gnug thegither,
Tak" nfl your druta."
(insberry Tart.
Puffs.
SWEETS,
Jam Tartlets. Jellies.
BLANC MANGE. Vanila and Chocolate Ies Crezana. Scotch Shorthread
"We'll tak' a cup o`kindness yet for aald lang
POLICE COURT.
Friday, 30th November. BEFORE MR. HAZELAND.
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1ST, 1900
CORRESPONDENCE.
We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expressed by car correspondents.] EVANGELISING THE CHINESE.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE “DAILY PRESS,"
Hongkong, 80th November. DEAR BIR-With reference to Mr. Banister's
THE STABBING AFFEAY AT SHANGHAI.
The N.-C. Doily News of the 27th ult gives ths following account of the affray at Bliangbad on the previous day :-
Last evening at about 7 o'clock some thirty
LATE TELEGRAMS.
NAWE VIL CANADIAN MAI
THE WAR IN SOUTH AFRICA,
NAVAL PROMOTIONS:
London, 5th November. The Queen has decorated and promoted 20
the republics.
Pretoria (undated)-By rail to Charlestown. Nath Notember. Gon: Dewet has been wounded in a leg in a fight with the troops of Gon. Knox at Rezeburg Drifts. According to native roporte, the Boer commando narrowly
caped captitre:
DOCTOR AND MUSICIAN IN THE DOCK.
Fronch soldiers started a disturbance in the Kwong Kwai Lam, 32, doctor, 4, Wont
Travellers' Hotel on the Broadway and cleared Street, and U Shui Che, 56, musician, 208, Hollywood Road, ware charged on remand firet,
way, brandishing bayonete. Mesting & sailer Admiral Sir Robert Hastings Harris has boon with having on the 20th uits. in Vistoria, up- romark in his address at the meeting everyone else ont. They proceeded along Broad-naval officers asxving in South Africa. Rear
from II.M.8. Hormazone, they knocked him town made a Knight. Commander of the Bath.
DE WET WOUNDED AND NEARLY CAPTURED, and kicked him while he called for assistance, lawfully and feloniously administered to the Annual Conference of the Church Minion
Pretoria, 7th November. complainant, Two Pan, merchant, 228, Queen's Society, as to the intense materialism of the Road Central, a stupefying, ocarpowering drag, Chinese, which rendered the soil of Hongkong Four Indian policemen arrived on the scene,
Surrendered burghers assert that Mr. Storn, with inlast to enable themselves to commit aan wakindly soil for missionary work, whom the Frenchmen at once attacked aud
after a connell of war with Gen. Botha and Gen. larcony; second, with stealing from the com- quite concur with Mr. Banister, for I find a
routed. They then proceeded along the Bund, plainant $1.250 and four sovemigas, and third, grast majority of the native Christians become with their bayonets drawn, followed by the Delarey, addressed the burghers with great pas them be was going south and hoped to return with obtaining unlawfully from the comasconverted as soon as they find themselves able police, who were blowing their whistles. Two sion, urging them to continue the war. He told pisinant
certain money to wit, $1,25 and four to get on in this world without missionary other Indians, obeyed the call, and on meeting with 5,000 men, assuring them that he knew
assistance. Dr. Legga and Bishop Alford labour- sovereigna-by false pretences
Both defendants, whose bail amounted to ed hard to convert the Chinese, and when the soldiers were attacked, one, No, 180, being that Germany had delivered an ultimatum to
severely wounded in the stomach by a bayonet $5,000 ch, pleaded not guilty.
St. Paul's College was ander their management thraat. He was at once taken to hospital. At Great Britain demanding the rotronsasion of Mr. Race is prosecuting, and Mesurs. Moana good many illustrious subclass were trought the corner of Nanking Roud another Indian up and educated by them in the English was thrust at, but fortunately the weapon went sey and Grist are defonding.
The Pub, the complainant, master of the bingunge, but I now ak, how many of them through his cape at the shoulder. The soldiers. still winers in the Christian faith? H.E. Watho made their way up the Nanking Road and Kwong ki shop at 256, Queen's Lond Contcal; was the first witness called for the prosecution. Ting Fang, the present Chinese Minister at Washington, H. E. Lo Feng Lah, the prosent On the 20th alt, he went out to make some pur- chases having in his possession 81,250 and four Chinese Minister at London, Mr. Ho Yow, the American gold seins, each valued at $10. Ho Chinese Consul-Goueral at San Francisco, got the money from his wife. While engaged and Mr. Ma Kin Chang, lata director of bargaining for the exchange of the four Amer the Ching Merchants Staumship Company, loan calus at a shop near the fire brigade station, formerly were converts, but all how soon to he onesautered second defendant, who invited have abandoned the Christian faith and become him to go and hour the singing girls." On apostles of the Materialist. H. E. Wu Ting the way they met another man friend of fang talu the American people that if the the Complainant and all three then went to Christian ladder was the only way that leads the hours of the second defondant. They is to heaven he was sorry it was too narrow for endit te tko second floor, atal the second him, and in his concluding speech he asku defendant called for "the mandarin," who his hearers to show him a real Christian. The proved to be the first defendunt. Shortly other three gentlemen made similar anti-Chris- after the arrival of the latter, the second tian speeches at different parts of the world, and defendant ato the witness a cup of tea. As they all avowed that they are ardent disciples soon as he drank the ton he felt himself be of Cantacius. There is not the slightest doubt B hinaman becomes a convert in coming giddy, just like a drunken man, and that when presently relapsed into unconsciousness. While Chinu, ho gains many advantages over his hga- he lay thus the two dofoulants took his then coantrymen, but in a free British colony money part of which was wrapped in a liko Hongkong, where missionary aggression handkerchief and part carriel loose in his is not tolerutel, he generally assumes his true pockets. It was all gone when he woke colours and does not hesitate to tell the public up which was about squon pm:The that in his heart of Loarts he is a true Chinaman. second defendant was in the room then, but the, Three years ago I witnessed in Hougong a first had gone. There were also prosent four gigantic funeral procession done in a proper fobis and two women. Witness was awukaued Chinesa style, with Baddhist and Taoist priests by his wife, who gave him some sugar water." and nuns saying prayers along the route, and
wore met by PC. Alors, whom they attacked, tearing his cape o off by a bayonet thrust. Ne capture was anke on the Nanking Road until about 10 p.m. Two men were captured by a couple of Sikhs opposite the Shanghai Club Police Station...Wa. and taken to the Central understand they were later on handed over to the Froach authorities. Several escaped into French Town when the pursuit became los hot, as civilinna joined the police in the attempt to effect a captare. We hear some civiles who tuppened to get in the way were badly injured, one gentleman seriously by a savage kick from one of the French soldiers.
VERNON & SMYTH'S SHARE REPORT.
Messrs. Vernon and Smyth' say in their Weekly Shaco Report, dated Hongkong, 30th November-The market has been more active during the week and a fair business has been transacted, chiefly wider the heading of "Ship- ping." Rates except in fow cases here boun well maintained,
BANKS.-Hongkong and Shanghais have urgin, for cash and at equivalent rates for March. Nationals have been placed at $26.
MARINE INSURANCES-China Tradera and Yangtzes centiuns on offer without business Unique bave been done at $245, and North Chinas at $173. Cantons are in demand at élanged. changed that sales or sellers. Straite un
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It was not appropriate for him, he declared, to comment upon the negotiations while in progress, but he said he would make an excep tion in the case of the Anglo-German compact.
This" he remarked, represents the foolings of most, if not all, the powers allied. It is im- possible to lay to auch emphasis upon the in- tagcity of China and the open door, and I think it a matter of great advantage that the powere fundamental principles, for if they are achieven, the issue of the China problem need not concern should have expressed themselves in favor of
us very suxiously."
Ho maintained that, the idea of invading Chian with "our scanty force" or "of approach- iug the stupendous task of governing Chim lastead of leaving it to be governed by the Relapsing into possimism, Lord Fali pry Chinese," was most dangerous. admitted that the trend of recent events ha almost put an end to the hopes of the Russian paco conference at The Hague. Emperor and of those who took part in the His speach closed with a forvid appoil to Chua people of Great Britain to maintain their do- fences in such a perfect condition that wo shall not be exposed to any sudden interruption onr prosperity of the pence upon which depends.
The supremo condition," exclsimad the Premier, is that no reform. no improvement, is of the slightest importance, unless socurity against external interference is obtained by patting our defonso in such a position that no
The majority of Lort Sulistary's hearers netidout may happen beyond one borders that shall make our security doubtful." believed that this warning referred to the possibility of French antagonism.
London, 9th November. The Toes this morning gives prominenes to a two-colatan letter from Mr. Leonard Courtney, who represented the Bodasin division of Cornwall in the late parliament, protesting soinst the burning of buildings on farme of the burghers and other harsh measures adopted against the Boors. Referring editorially to dir Courtney's argument, the Times justifies the measures taken by Lord Roberts sa zocessary,
Mr Choate s-sposch consisted chiefly of o and as to worse than the moans smployed by other European nations in similer circum-morous sketch of the history of Downing sirout, which, he said, was namel after à stances.
Massachusetts hoy. In conclusion, he x- pressed the belief that so long as Lord Salisbury and Mr. McKinley continned to hold the rains. of government there will be no danger of any disturbance of the honourable and friendly relations now existing between the United States and Great Britain.
NULLER'S RETURN TO ENGLAND.
Southampton, 9th November, Gen, Sir Redrers Buller, on the Dunvegan Castle from Capetown, reported at Southampton last evening at 8:34. He was granted by Lord Wolseley and his staff, as well as an immense assemblage of townspeople. At nine o'clock he a series of banquets to be given in his honour. sat down to the mayoralty banquet, the first of
............ KRUGER'A TEIP,
Marseilles, 9th November., Mrs. Eloff las arrived here to await the arrival of Mr. Kruger, ber grandfather, on the interview to-day she said:
The President -announced that telegrams of When he awoke he was still on the opin hed on enquiring I found the deceased was wife of clunged bands at 315, 316, 317 and 318 per cent. Datch cruiser Gelderland. In the course of an
On the proposition of the President the toast of "The memory of St. Andre" was drunk in soluma silence. greeting had been despatched to the kindred societies at Yokohama and other Eastern ports, and read greetings which had been received by the Hongkong Society,
The message sent from Hongkong to Shang hai. Singapore, Kobe, Yokohama, Manila, and Tientsin ran s follows:-
Hongkong brither Scots groot-britbor Scots. Wood."
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The following wore the replies: From Manila:-"Clif Cadell and Manila Scots sond kindly greeting to brither Scots in Hongkong, Hutton."
From Yokohama President, your brither Scots send grooting."
From Shanghai President Brodie Clark and brither Sents een hearty grooting."
From Tientsin:"Gresting in brither Scots. Tientsin." •
From Singapom:Singapore Scots. send kindly greeting to Hongkong brither Beots. St. Clair."
From Shanghai-" Hoo's a' wï' ye?” From Amoy Here's to as, who's like us? Damn the ane, brither Scots Admiral McShiney, MacMarshall, MeSandy, Ahtom."
The whole arrangements were enried out most satisfactorily. Mr. David Wood filled the norons duties of secretary, and he was ably assisted by energetic committees:
The different Committees were made up as follows --
Invitation Committee. Hon. J. H. Stewart Locklaart, C.M., Captain Hon H W. F. Trofusis, Messrs. J. C. Peter, D. Gilles, E. J. Main, G. Stewart, A. M. Marshall, H. W. Robertson, R. L. Richardson, D. R. Law, G. W. F. Flayfair, J. M.G. Forbes, and: David Wood, Hon. See. (Convener),
Supper and Wine. Mosern. T. F. Hough (Convenor), H. F. Carmichael, J. E. Houston, A. C. More, W. Ramsay, A. Rodger, J. Rodger, 01. G. Fullerton, T. Skinner, Pater, Dow. 1. Macletree, C. Sherrington, A. F. Williamson, A. Ellis, M. Morrison, C. MeD. Smart, A. Moir, Duncan Clark, W. Malcolm Watsen, Maxwell Watson, F. Maitland, C. 8. SheIT, and Hon. Soc.
DocuratiousMesery, J. B. Mudie (Cou vener), R. Mitchell, E. J. Main, A. J. Ewing, W. Armatrong, J. W. Kinghoru, J. Kirlewood, Arch. Beid, W: C. Jack, J. E. Andrew, A. R. Grieve, J. Brownhill, P. W. Sergeant, Jas Macdonald, Lt. W. L. Campbell, R.A. Lt. Gonton Ogilvie, R.A., John Dickis, Capt. A. Milroy, and Hou. Sec.
he had first lain down on.. When witacus dis--the celebrated Chinese millionaire pastor whe covered the loss of his money, he asked the ones adorned the pulpits of the Louden mission second defendant who had stolen it, and get chapols. This lady during her life time was ting to satisfactory answer, called for the supposed to be one of the most devoted Chinese first defendant. He waited until betwoon converts, and the public were surprised to find eleven and twelve, but the first defendant did that a heathen burial ceremony was chosen on notto, late sind verdant lyon said this quesish, Under the above circumstances I think missionary work in Hongkong is very difficult indeed. Yours, etc.,
JOHN CHINAMAN.
I'll go and fatch him myself," sul trent away. He did not come back, nor did the first defen- dant Witness waited till after twelve o'clock, and then reported the robbery to the polios.
Mr. Monnsey then proceeded to cross-examins.THE Witness started business in Hongkong with $4,000, of which there now remained a balance of several hundrels, locked up for the most part in tra le botween Amey and Hongkong. Whon he was going out to make purchases. or to transact business in any way, he usually carried the money in his pocket and gave the key of the safe to his wife. When ho met the second defendant on the 20th, the latter persuaded him to go to the "sing. song
music:
SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT
DE PAUL.
As announced in our silvertising columns for the last two days the annual al fresco fête in aid of the funds of the above society takes place to-morrow evening on the grounds of the Roman Catholic Cathedral, commencing at 9 'clock. As in previous years, the Committer hars been working very hard for some time past to make the fete as enjoyable as possible. It was not improbable that a "sing
The band of the 3rd Madras Light Infantry, song" should be going on at thros o'clock in
by kind permission of Lieut.Colonel Tevere- the afternoon. He had not at any time enham, D.5.0., and the officers, will be in atten- gaged in the amaggling of arms into China, daaco and play the following selection of and was not aware that he was recognised as suggler by the Chinese in the colony. The two hundred silver dollars be carried in his pocket had been collected from the Tai Ho Tai shoo-shop at 5, Queen's Road Central, from which he had a commlusion to buy leather. It was not the case that he himself went to the house of the second defendant-that he did not meet him outalde the money-changer's. It also was not correct that his handkerchief
God save the Queen, contained dominoes, not bank notes: Nor was
The price of admission is 31, and the ticket it true that he went to the second de entitles the holder to a souvenir if presented at fendant's house on the 17th November, and the souvenir pavilion on the evening of the playel Pai-kow, winning about $120. Witness féle only. In the afternoon the souvenir stalls did not even know how to play Pai-how. On will be open for inspection from 3 to 6 pm. the 18th he did not return and less $180 at Pai-how, nor had he subsequent gambling trans- actions with the second defendant.
The hearing was adjourned at one o'clock until Wednesday, December 5th, at ten o'clock, defendants being allowed hail of $1,200 each.
BEFORE MY, HALIFAX.
JAPANESE SAILOR IN TROUBLE,
A Japaness man-of-war's man was charged with being drank and disorderly on the 9th inst. He admitted the offence.
EXTRA.
Waltz "Santiago
..
Tho dieuities surrounding Great Britain are so great that the Bours are convinced they will finally gain the upper hand. We have the greatest confidence in the journey of the Pre- sident, who, in spite of his great ago and fatigue: will travel noross Europe. He only a very efficacious asus of setion."
to come because he
FIRE INSURANCES-Small sales of Hong-
GEN KNOX ON CUL. LE GALLĀTI. kong at $295 and Chinas at $76 are reported.
Capetown, 10th November, SHIPPING.-Hongkong, Canton and Macass
Gen. Knax gives credit to the determination have been denit in to some extent nt $321, 34 of Col. Le Gailis never to lose touch of the and $33 ensh and at $33 for January delivery, market closing firm at 33. Indo-Chines have Boers. He also acknowledges the valuable work received some attention at $95 and $95 cash of the Canadians in frustrating the Boers' ef- naforts to retake captured positions on Komati and at $100 for April and $103 for June, Chinu Mutuals have changed hands at £10 12. river and in protecting the conveys and infan- Od., £10 15s. Od., £1 08. 04., £11-78. 64. and try from these attacks on the retura march. £11 10s. Od. for Preferences, and at £5 16h. The Canadians gallantly stopped a charge of bd., £5 178. 6d, and 26 08. Od, for £5 08. G. two hundred mounted Boers, who had corne ordinaries, market closing firm at quotations. within seventy yards of their rear guard. A proposed change in the construction of this. Company is announced in the local pors of LORD SALISBURY'S SPEECH AT THE the 27th inst. Dougloses have been placed in small lots at 540 and $41 and China Manilas at quotations.
GUILDHALL
TIES BETWEEN MOTHERLAND AND COLONIES.
London, 9th November. What is possibly the most brilliant of all public functions in England, the Lord Mayor's banquet, took place this evening. Lord Salis bury, in the presence of 900 guests, including United States Ambassador Choate, the members of the British Cabinet, and many of the leading men of England, spoke as follows of the United States elections
REFINERIES-China Sugars have changed March...... Under the Double Eagle" Wagner handa in small lots at $120 cash and at equiva Waltz......." Ever and Ever Mine... Pougher lent rates for March. Luzone unchanged and
...Jonce without business. Selection...“The Geisha Gavotto "Alexina
Asch
MINING.-Punjoms have ruled rather firmer Polka Fan of the Fair", Aigrette with fair sales at 32.50, 82,65 and $2.60, closing Selection..." Lohengrin
Wagner steady at $2.60. Charbonnages have been enquir
ed for at the advanced rate of $300, but no
"We believe that the cause which has been Corbin business has been reported. Olivers B and
Caledonians, also Jelebus, have changed hands won is the canes of civilization and commercial in small lots st quotations. Raubs have ruled honour. We believe their principles to be at the quieter with sellers and sales at $50.
root of all prosperity and all progress in the DOCKS, WHALVES AND GODOWNS.-Hong-world. Therefore we claim that we have ne kong and Whampoa Dooks continue quiet but much right to rejoice in what has taken place steady with only small sales at $545. Kowloon as the distinguished gentleman (referring to This was followed by load and prolonged Wharts, hays changed hands during the week Mr. Choate) who sits at my side." at $93, and lator at $82; market closes, however,
rmer at $83. Wanchais have advanced to $64, ohearing. without business.
The Society has been in existence for many years and has always, in a quiet and musstente thous way, done a good deal of charitable work among the European and Chinese poor of this Colony. It thoroughly deserves the help of the public. The proceeds of last year's fele were $2,082.68. To this has to be added $214.45 net proceeds of an entertainment at the Club Lasi- tamo, got up by Mrs. Guedes. The following is a summary of the doings of the Society during 1899:- Allowance in Cash ...
an
CHURCH SERVICES.
-- ST. JOHN'S CATHEDRAL.
Advont Sunday, 2nd December. Matins (11.0 a..) Rosponses, Ferial; Youito. Goss; Psalms, Goss, Tallis, Oakeley and Battiehill; Benedicito, Winchester in E flat; Jubilate, Hayes in F Author, "Sleepers wake, a voice is calling," Mendelssohn; Hymu, 241; Kyrio, Hopkins in F; Offertory Hymn, 51.
Evensong (5.45 p.m.). Responses, Forial; Psalms, Turie and Flin-. toft; Magnificat. Hawes in E flat; Nuno Dimit tis, Rimbault in E fat; Hymns, 47, 48 and Vesper Hymn, Steans: Voluntaries— Offertoire, Tours; Melody, Marshall.
ST. PETER'S CHURCH, West Point
First Sunday in advent, 2nd December. Matins (11 am.) Hyran, 34; Vonito, Haves; Te Danm, Wood. ward, ote. Jubilate, Crotch; Hymns, 68, 825, and 67.
Evensong (6,30 p.m.) Hymn, 21; Magnificat, Robinson; Nune Dimittis, Hiles; Hymns, 71, 11, and 69.
The Mission Launch Dayspring will call on the ships: on Sunday morning between 9 and 10.30 to take men ashore for the services. The "answering ponnant" may be hoisted.
UNION-CHURCH.
11.
Sunday, 1st Decomber, 1900,
Voluntary, "Borainse," Bcbutt; Hymn. No. 120 (8t. Thedalph), Teacher: Psalm, No. 16 Double Cant), Crotch; Anthem, No. 1 "Holy is the Ler1," Abbe Vogler; Hymns, No. 18 (Austrin, Haydn; No. 396 (Maryton), Buith; Offertory Voluntary for coron luk oluding Voluntary, "Offertoire," Scotson lurk.
No. 213 (OM 100th), Genevan Paalter 1.554; Voluntary, "Melodie," Rubenstein; Hymns, No. 286, Doane; No. 405, Woodbury, No. 417 (Tune 378); No. 408 (lat tune), Ewing; Volun tary, "Marcia," Smart.
Head Office TOKIO
KAISHA
Ofes--LONDON, NEW YORK, BOM- BAY, SINGAPORE, SHANGHAI, TIEN TAIN, NEWCHWANG, and all Ports in JAPAN
Lord Salisbury's incursion into the internal LANDS, HOTELS AND BUILDINGS-Hong politics of the United States was preceded by
apology, in the course of which he said: kong Lands have continued quiet with sales at
One of the circumstances which gratifies $185 and 5187, market closing with bayers at
me most during the last year is the very hearty MITSUI BUSSAN the latter rate. Kowloon Lande have been feeling displayed between this country and the placed in a small way at 825). Hotels continue United States. I hope Mr. Choste will forgive No. 6, ICE HOUSE STREET, PRATA CENTRAL more or less neglected at $120 with a few small ...$649.50 sales. Wast Points have been placed at the me if there is any irregularity in my expression. It is quite wrong for a secretary of state to Provisions...
573.25 reduced rate of $48. Humphreys remain steady anke any observations in respect to the internal Branch Contribution to the Catholic Orphanage 300.00 with sales at $11.75.
politics of another country, but I am soon to COTTON MILLS-Hongkonga are enquired for give up my office, and, in view of this abandon- Contribution to the Home for the Aged
200.00 in a small way at 35. The rates for the Northment, which is close at hand, I hope Mr. Cheats 76.00 ern Mills are taken from the latest Shanghai will forgive me for expressing the supreme
9.10 circalar in the absenos of local business.
satisfaction with which all of us have beard of 69.00
MISCELLANEOUS.-Watsons have changed what has recently taken place in the United In addition to the above the Society underhanda at S16 cum and $15) ex dividend, closing States." The keepers of two salt shops at 38 and 39, took the alteration and extension of the hospital with sellers at $151. Green Islands have been Connaught Road, were charged with using unfor the sick poor under the charge of the placed at $18 and $18. Dairy Farms at $7. just weights-in the one cass, two per cent Italian Bisters of Charity at Wanchai, the cost United Asbestos at $8, China Providents at under the standard, and in the other, eight per of which amounted to $2,194..
$9.75 and Watkine at $10.50, $19.60 and $10.75. cont.
Offers to sell Ices and Ropes at quotations have met with no response.
P. 0.72 said the defendant was shouting and generally behaving outrageously on Peddar's Dancing eri Music-Hon. J. Keswick, Wharf. He reinaed to go away or to be quiet, Captain A. Campbell, R.A., Messrs. G. Cand resisted when taken into custody. Defon- Anderson, E. F. Mackay, J. H. C, McMurtrie, dont was fuel $9. The money was paid by his Alan Stewart, W. Nicholson, O. D. Thomson, officer. A. Sinclair, H. F. Johnston, J. Mackay,. Murray Stawort, H. W: Fraser, und Hon. Sec. Card Room. Hon. A. M. Thomson. Messrs. G. Murray Bain, D. E Brown, J. B. M. Smith, A. Coutts, and Hon. See.
Endles Boom-Mr. D. R. Crawford and Dr. Young
UNJURT WEIGHTS.,
From the aridence it transpired that In. The following gentlemen actul as Stewards: spector Duncan visited the shop at 33, Con- -Capt. G. C.Anderson, Messrs. J. 1 Andrew, naught Road, yesterday, where he found one W. Armstrong, G. Murray Bois. D. R. Braid-weight two per eant. in favour of the seller. wood, D. E. Brown, J. Brownhill, E. F. Carmi- While the inspector was in the shop, the owner chael (Capt., A. Campbell. B.A., Lt. W. of the one wijoining came in, and learning the Campbell, R.A., Duncan Clark, T.F. Cochrano, inspector's mission, hurriedly left His abrupt A. Coutts, D.. R. Crawford, John Dickis. C. departure rod Inspector Duncan's suspicions, W. Dickson, Peter Dow, A, Ellis, A. J. Ewing and following the man, he was just in time to -H. W. Fraser. J. Faleber, C. Fullerton, him attempting to conceal one of the
David Gillies, J. Grant Smith, A. R. Grieve,
weights he had tee using, which was found to
T. F. Hough, J. L, Houston, W. C. Jack Bbe aight per cont under the standard.
F. Johnston, (Hon) J. J. Kaswick, J. W. J. Kirkwood, D. B. Law, Jas Kuld, L. F. Mackay J. A., Mackay, J. Maciehose. A. Maiu, D. J. Main, F. Maitland; A. M. Marshall, J. H. G. MaMartris, (Capt.) A. Milroy R. Mitchell, A. Moir, A. C. More, M. Morrison, J. R. Mudie, W. Nicholson, (Lt.)
The defendants were convicted, the first being fined $25 and the second $50.
BOATING.
SCRATCH RACE.
On Thursday evening a scratch race in cou Gerdon Ogilvie, R., J. C. Peter, G. W. Fnection with the Hongkong Boat Club took Playfair, W. Ramsay, Archibald Reid, R. 1 place over the Rogatta Course, a distance of Richardson, H. W Robertson, A. Rodger, J. three-quarters of a mile. The following orews
T. W. Sergeant, C. 8. Sharp, C. Sher-competed ---- Rodger Bhawal, A. Sinclair, T. Skinner, rington,
1-9, Stevens (bow), A. Fredericks, E. (Station No. 2).
No..
No. 2 D. Rainbow) Wicker, L. Lambatte, C. Hanos (stroke), J. R. Hance (Cox.) (Station No. 3),
C. ACD; Smart, J. R. M. Baith, Alan Stewart, Carpenter. E. Herbst (stroke), F. White (cox.) Gershom Stewart, J. Stopani, J. H. Stewart Lockhart, C.M.G., Murray Stewart, W. Taylor, (Ilon.) A. M. Thomson, O. D. Jhomson. (Hon) John Thurburn. (Capt. Hon.) H. W. F. Trefusis W. Malcolm Watson, Maxwell Watson, A. F. Williamson, David Wood, Dr. Young, G. M. Young.
No. ST. Wild (bow), H. Kennst, A. Pup- pier, A. Ellis (stroke), A Somerville (cox.)
Station Ne 1)
The race was a tough struggle between Nos. 1 and 8 the letter ultimately winning by quarter of a length, No. 2 was a bad third.
and Luhrm
Shoes for Orphanage boys Medicine
Burials for the poor................
CRICKET.
MEXO-Extraordinary general meeting, A. S. Watson & Co., 4th December. Extra- ordinary general meeting, Panjom Mining Co.,
K.MLB'S. "ENDINION" V. XI OF H.M.8'8. ASTREA" AND "UNDAUNTED." Played at Happy Valley on 29th November. on 8th December Scores;
* UNDAUNTED, H...ASTREA" AND D. Kirwan, esik, b Wallis A. Ross, o Paluer, b Nest
A. Philbuck, at Price, b Franklin
A. Carpenter, Neat.
F. A. Gordon, e Franklin, b Neat.
F. C. Brown, o Silk, b Neuf
B. Harvey, rotired hurt. ...
Cower, Palmer, banklin
K. Humphreys, to Franklip
E. H, Kane, not out...... Beer, b Frumkóðina ma-
Extras
Total.......
H.M.S. ENDYMION."
C. 8. P. Franklin, end t Boa
-Williams, b Boas
N. M. C. Thurstan, b Cówer
E, H. Neat, 5 Cower, la bebe
J. H. Orton, not aut.......
A. B. Falmer"
E. 8. Silk
K. W. Byly
Price
H. B. Wilson
› did not hat:
Extras....
W. Emser
* Total (for 4 wickets)
2
152
40
198
The proposed reconstraction of the China Mutual Beam Navigation Co. referred to under "Shipping," is announced as fellows
At an extraordinary general mosting of shareholders to be held in London on the 4th December, lirectors will propose reconstruction, giving each preference and ordinaty share folder equal folding in the new company and in addition a share in surplus assets, payable in fully paid preference shares in new company representing about £7 10s. Od. on their, hold. ings.""
Writing about itself, a Toronto paper re 15 marks Saturday Night readers may be inte rested to know the opinion of one of ite far-away We rosders upon the merits of this journal. print this because it reflects the average opinion, In the words of an esteemed western contem, porary, we may say. One touch of nature makes the whole world in. We hore heard Shakes peare called "the Bard," the Swan of Avon, "the gentle Shakespeare," and whatnot, but to call him an esteemed Western contemporary" in wirely a hazardous piece of originality."
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A Club XI will play the Royal Welth Fusilias, starting at 11 am, to-day. By kind The death at Paris in announced on the 22nd
permission of Colonel the Hon. Bertie and October of Mr. Hemi Hinnekindt, of Binga-
the offers of the Boyd Walsh Fusiliers, the pore, where he was born about 42 years ago. He was the eldest son of the late Mr. Heari A Hyde Park orator made a serious charge band will play during the afternoon. Hinuekindt, whom he succeeded iter on as the against former Chancellor of the Ezahequer. The following are the teams
Hongkong Uriolet Clph Mbarn, Hooper, head of the firm of that names and Coneal for In the cores of analoquent fulmination concern
Howard Libsand, Stewart, Belgiam, till the firm ceased to exit some years Ing the manner in which the minister had robbed Cox, W
woodoook, The Fregear, Hor. Good ago. He was long sufferer from gout, and the working man of his hard-earned wage, some Shettle wood
RN Rev. Salisbury, R.N. companied his mother to Paris Home little dne in the sadienis akouted out, His book two- time ago. He was a young men of au salable penos of the inscese tax Took tropshow off WB-Major Sir H. M.Mahon, Major disposition, and his early death will be deplored in income tax?" schoed the orator, with fir Dobell, Capt. Cadogan, Llete Hill, Higgon, by a wide circle of friends in Singapore and summurable mardam, Yan'a dhi, and is put it Johnson, Geyter, Hockwell, Boyd, Williams, The Far East.
in 'is own pocket. Ah! and I can prove it!" Fand Private Statford
Mr. Chante, replying a few minutes later to the toast of the diplomatis corps, declared that Lord Salisbury had stated, with such truth, simplicity, and earnestness, the result of the election that he (Chosts) would not attempt to add to it, although he would venture to-con-- gratulate the noble Lord upon the fact that his remarks had been made after instead of before election. (Laughter.)
Except in its reference to the United States, the speech of the Premier cast an extraordinary gloom over the gorgeous banquet. Following directly after the Colonel commanding the City Imperial Volunteers, Lord Salisbury startled his hearers who caught the drift of his remarks by satirizing the war fever. although praising the courage of the soldiers and doclaring that the passionato admiration of military valor evi, denced by the popalaes must produce a changa of attitude on the part of the outside world when viering English character.
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The Osaka Shosen Kaisha, Limited, Tokio Marine Insurance Co., Limited, Meiji Fire Insurance Co.. Limited. Kanogafuchi Cotton Splaning Mills, Shanghai Cotton Spiring Mills, Tokio Cotton Shipping Mills, Mike Cotton Sppinaing fills, Onoda Cement Company, Imperial Government Paper Mills,
MITSUI BUSSAN KAISHA,
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Their with loveral voice and almost trem bling accent, he went on to speak of the price of victory and the ravages of death, dealing especially with the Queen a bereavement in the loss of Prince Victor. Finally, with bout head and hands clasped, he uttered a hope, almost a prayer, that Lord Roberts might be spared the to any address on receipt of satisfactory refer sorrow now hanging over him by reason of the ences. critical condition of his daughter. The fears! Is also prepared to purchase used POSTAGE sprang to the eyes of the women, and the men STAMPs in large or Small Quantities for Cash.
AGINTS WANTED, moved uncomfortably in their seats,
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reviewed the events of the last months. Mr. Krager and the Empress. of China, he went on to say, had forood war apon Great Britain. He maintained that tho British War Office deserved great credit for the way in which it had handled these emergen *** In spite of nobulous and fetitione attacks,
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Borr, FAIR, DELICATE SKIN. A clear and healthy complexion produced by using Row: GREINAR A LAND'S KALTDOR, the must soothing, haslings-- curative and refreshing preparation, and war we should be glad to improve all the defecte ofDESIGNS and Specifications prepared for any class of Steamships. Launches and ranted. harmless to the most delicate skin. It the war effee, and our utanget efforts will be prevents and removes Freckler, Tan, Sunburn, devoted to that task--but I should rather delight-draught venals a speciality. Contrastorn tedness, Hooghese, heals Cutaneons Erap precate any unnecessary examination in what for the supply and secting of my type of tions, Irritation, Stings of Insects, Ecseins, ne occurred. You will not add to the enthusi- machinery New work and repairs anpervised. Burns, Imparte lassant beaner to the comman of the troops by so doing162.
New and second hand Launches for Sale. plexion, and arrays the neck, hands and, arms He disted upon the string timed ties, between Telegrams, CELESTE," Hongkong. in matchloss whitenos, unchtainable by any the Mother Country, and Coloules during Telephone, 212 21 other means. Ark Stores and Chemists for the your, and pored lau at the delay consequent RowLANDS KALYDOR, and avoid poisonous upon the European concert when dealing with
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