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S. T. Wanborn; Mr. H. P. White, Capt. T. M. Wakefold, R.A.; Mr. T. Whyte, R.R. Capt. C. M. Watkins, R.E.; Inspector Withers; A.K.P.; Mr. P. Wodehouse. H.K.P.; Mr. Wei Ou; Mr. G. E. Woodward. N.O.D.; I'loot Paymaster A. Wilson: R.N.; Capt. E. S. Ward, Grenadier Guards ; Lieut.-Co C. . Watts: Mr. Wei Yuk; Comdr, D. R. Watson, R.N. Comdr. J. C: Watson, ..N.; Mr. J. Woods, Mr. A. Ramsay Walker, R.E. Mr. D. Wood; Mr. A. J. Williams; M. C. D. Wilkinson; Mr. Wong Kan Fak; Mr. J.R. Wood; Mr. R. C. Wilcox; Mr. A. G. Ward; Mr. A. G. Wood; Mr J Whittall; Mr. G. H. Wakeman; Mr. W. H. Wickhoni; Dr. M. Johnston Whito, U.S.P.H. & M.H.S; M. I: M. Xavior. STORY OF THE MAHARAJAH'S
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LOCAL SPORT.
WATER TOLO.
Matches in connection with this season's Water Polo Shield Competition are arranged. The entries, it will be remembered, which closed at the latter part of Jaly, were as follows:-
Sherwood Foresters, one team, R.G.A., one team.
V.R.C., three tounk.
men comprising the Victoria Recreation Club We are now able to give the names of the teams. They are as follows:-----
"A" Team
J. Witchol (Capt) A. E. Alves,
C. E. Cooke.
H. Jayor,
E. Humphreys.
J. Hanca. C. Hance.
"B" Tram
*" Term
N. Alvos(Capt) H. Witchell (Capt). A. V. Barros. C. Humbraga, A. J. Ribeiro. A. Loureiro. H.A. Lammert. F. M. H. Pereira.
C. Alves.
R. KendruoÐ. F. Jorgo,
G. Macdonal 1, L. E. Lumort. J. M. Pereiru.
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS,
MURDAY, AUGUST 6TH, 1994.
UNITED. ASBESTOS ORIENTAL
AGENCY, LIMITED.
EIGHTH ANNUAL MEETING.
shareholders in the ahore Company was held The eighth ordinary annual meeting of the
at the offices of the general managers, Mears, Dodwell & Co., Queen's Buildings, yesterday afternoon.
Mr. E. 8. Whealler occupied the chair, and hurst, W. H. Wickham, J. W. C. Benuar, there were also prevent-Mosers. G. H. Med
Phos, Skinner and S. R. Edwards (Secretary). The SECRETARY having read the police con- veuing the meeting.
The CHAIRMAN said:Gentlemen: I don't think there is very much occasion for me to The reserves are J. A. 8. Alves, S. M. Gidley, you we presented the best report we had ever make any extensive romarke. Last year I told C. Auston, J. E. Ellis. F. E. Ellis, P. M. had. This year we have just managed to ex- Remedios, C. F. Ozorig and H. J. W. Gidley. ceed that report. We are able to place the The drawing was:-R.G.A. v. 8.F.; Baume amount to recorve fund and carry forward will be "A", the winner of R.G.A. v. S.F.; I don't think there is anything, to be said in . "C" and "A" a bye. The second round a slightly larger amount than we did last year. and the winner of "B" v. "C" will bwa bya,
connection with these accounts. We believe The first round is to be played on or before
that the stock has been carefully valued, and the 19th August.
we believe that the Company is in a very sad position. As for the future, shipping is bad, but we hope that with ordinary good fortune we may be able to maintain our dividende. We hope so. If any gentleman has any questions to ask, I shall be pleased to answer them.
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THIS MONTH'S WATEL CARNIVAL,
Entries for the V.B.C. swimming fate, to be held on the 20th instant, are coming.in fast, This will be the third and last aquatic carnival this season. The events are: Two lengths; boys' raco; diving for plates; hurdle race; team race; water polo. The diving for plates event promises to be a novel competition, as also does the hurdle race. The obstacles, or hurdles, as they are termed in the programme, will really be poles floating on the surface of the water at short intervals. The swimmers will have to. make their way under and over these.
V.R.C. AQUATIC SPORTS,
No questiona being naked,
Mr. WHZALLER move the adoption of the report and accounts embracing the payment of a dividend of 15 per cent. on ordinary stock, with a further dividend of 7 per cent a payment of $29.70 in respect of each of the hundred founders' shares, the addition of $6,000 to the reserve fund, and the carrying forward
of 8480.23 to new account.
OUR ENTENTE WITH GERMANY.
The following words are attributed to a high Empire Reviews "To naval men in Germany Gorman naval officer, in the last isme of the
the charges brought against our Admiralty of preparing an aggressive war against Engkud appears to be too foolish to deserve even any ́ notice-still loss refutation. We have never the slightest chance of forging one like it. You contemplated such a plan, and could never have Lave culy to contemplate the number and strength of your battleships as compared with ours; of your armoured cruisers, many of which are all but as good and strong sa first-class battleships, carrying equally heavy guns; and this position you setually hold as a naval power the amount of your Naval Estimates-in short
BATHING PARTIES
Offer Splendid Materials for Picture Making. Tako a KODAK with you." KODAKS from $5.00 to $100.CO.
Hongkong, 16th July, 1904.
LONG, HING & CO.,
PHOTO GOUDS DEALERS, 174, QUEEN'S ROAD,
KUROKI AS ORATOR. Froní a translation of a speech by General Kuroki to his troops, we have picked the strength with an enemy. Therefore, so long following passages: War is u strugalo between Stato and State. Its object is solely to measure as no hostility in displayed towards, our army, the atmest consideration should be extended to also to such of the enemy as may surrender. private individuala as a matter of course,
treated. are These latter should be received and kindly
as compared with ours; and you can then form only one opinion, namely, that even if we would, we could not even overtake
eius in England, for, so far as we yea, We regret the existence of suspi- concerned, there is no ground for it. The closest feeling of comradeship has always pro- vailed between England and German naval officers and the seamen of both uarios wherever they met, and for my part I hope there will over be any change in this regard. We are bound to defend our country at home and abread; we have our foreign commerce and our colonies. It is inconceivable to me how
As for the people of the country, svery care should be taken to inspire them with confidence. On Do account should their
property be injured. Above all it must be
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$91. Watkins have improved to $84 buyors BIN Powelis to.$11 buyers. To our lat is now gablished in 1902 with a capital of $75,000 divided into 15,000 shares of tach, 825,000 added the Hongkong Steam Laundry Co., L.,
boat Co., Ld. half-yearly meeting on the 16th kot prien of which is $7 nominal.
Mos-Hongkong, Canton & Macao Steam- Corporation balf-yearly motius on the 20th instant. Hongkong and Shanghai Banking instant. Hongkong and Whampoa Dook Co., Transfer books close on the 8th instant. Ld, half-yearly meeting on the 22nd Justent.
TRADE
TELEPHONE No. Hi.
remembered that, we are not carrying on this war in an enemy's land; that the people we are among are not our foes. They are deserving of all sympathy in that they have had to receive that fret the greatest kindness should be HAVE YOU TRIED two armies, one after the other. In view of
thing without procedent that soldiers of the Tumato rage should march to oras swords with the Slav. The peoples of the world are earnestly observing the issue. Who then will panse to choose between the honour of advancing to meet death and the ignominy of retreating to sav
is for us to achieve the lasting greatness of our country and the universal renown of var Sovereign.
exercised towards then. It is a fine act and a
The V.R.C. Aquatic Sports. this year. will took the opportunity of congratulating the where possible, by co-operation with England life? Brosat to breast, shoulder to shoulder, it}
of the
be hold on the 5th, 6th and 7th prox., with an off day on the 17th prox. The events will be much the same as last year, though arranged in differout order. championship
Last year the mile
by N. H. Alves (15 min. 31
Colony Was
with J. Witchell second. F. R. Tata, now in 25 2008.)
India, won the planging; F. W. White, run- ning houder from the spring-board; C. Cooko, diving for plates; R. C. Witchell, two lengths handicap (42 seconds); Schowacher, now away, the high dive: A. E. Alves, four longths handicap (1 min. 35 secs.); H. Perkins, boys. race; N. H. Alves, championship of the Club, 100 yds. (I min. 8 8-5 sec.); and A. E. Alves, ladies' nomination race. Other events ware: water polo, hurdle race, "go-as-you-please" race, tenia race, and "blind man's buff. ̈**
WRECK. The crew of the British steamer Muurajuh. came to Hongkog on Thursday. Since then wo Jave been ableto piece together some interesting particulars about the steamer's recent mishap The Maharajah (Capt. T. Groves), it will he remembered, was wrecked off the Japanese roast on the th ult The vessel struck. just at the beginning of the captain's sleeping wat -the middle watch commane ing at midnight. She had stranded herself near Atan town on the SE. coast of Honekin, about 40 miles W.S.W. of Yoko. kama, The stranding, it appears, was prin. ripally due to an abnormal current setting to the N.N.E., catching the ship on the port how and nuttig her extern towards the land, Robert Charles, the second onginaer, the hero of the incident who was officially praised, bad sly just gone off watch and turned in when he was Lastily summoned for duty in the engine room. The engines, howevor, wors of no avail, the ship was immediately hung up on the reef of rocks. The impaled ship was in a most perilous condition. She seemed absolutely, at the mercy of the waves. One after another, big seas curled and broke over her, dashing tous of water wiatromendons forca against the dock houses and upperworks. No craft could stand sich usage. Heavy spars and other wreckage, moreover, were swinging and hammering against the hatches and companions. Water poured into the holt. Those on board wors in a terrible plight. A knot of Japiness was soon to be gathering on shore, on the edge of the water. Some of them were signalling, and others were busy over something that was presently noticed to be a long bamboo. Using it rather as a dry fly angler res his re in casting a lins, the friendly nativos attempted to cast a weighted Time to flis ship, which was now very close in shore. Mrs Groves, the captain's wife, and her two children occupied the bridge the whole time, and thus had all the horrors of their situation to face. Mrs. Groves, who is a New Zealand woman, remained perfectly cala, dis- playing gre fortitude, and her bearing was admired by every man on board. Sho uover gave way for un instant, realising that at aneh a time men should not beuimaunted more than could be avoided. Then there were her babies to sootho. The two children have searcely got got over the shock. The line thrown by the Japanese fell short. What was to be done? Though the shore was but a few yards off, douth stored every one in the face. So far as they know, the ship might soon fall to pieces, and their fate then in such a cave was chrions. The only chance seemed to lo the sizare of that connecting line with the shore. Who could reach it? Between ship and shore was a uneista n, a dozen maelstroms, with here and there through the swirling broth and opaque green sluices jagged rocks pro- jecting like gs in the ravening jaw of an elderly wehrwolf. A life-buoy tentatively east in- to the sea on the landward side was snatched et by the hungry waters, tossed up again and again as it by many fendishly gleeful hands, and then sucked out of sight, somewhere beneath the vessel's counter. The 1rospect of a swim in that aqueous inferno was ons of sore muti. Iation, not of death. Young Robert
mer on beard. Every soul on board gripped lands and bude him a forvent farewell,
THE YACHT AND BOAT CLUBS The details in connection with the amalgama tion of the Royal Hongkong Yacht Clab with the Hongkong Boat Clubs have been arranged by the committees and will shortly be placed before the members of the respective Chubs.
CRAJENGOWER CRICKET CLUB,
tournament is concluded as far as scratch The Craigengower Cricket Club's tonzis
singles are ccacorned. The third round, semi- anal, and final resulted na followa
Thind Rowid.
F. Rapp beat E, R. Horton, 6-2, 13–11. ... W. D. Braidwood beat H, H. Tayler, 6-0,
G-1.
A. O. Brawa beat A., A. Remedios, 6--3,
8-2.
T. Drude beat J. P. Jordan, 6-1, 7-5.
Semi-Final.
Mr. WICKHAM seconded the resolation, and
general managers on the results of the year working.
The motion was carried unanimously. Mr. BONNAL moved that Mr. W. Hution Potts be re-elected unditer of the company for the current year.
Mr. MEDHURST secpuded, and the proposition was agreed to news con,
This concluded the business, the Chairman announcing that dividend warrauts were now ready.
POLICE COURT.
Friday, 5th August. BEFORE Mr. H. H. J. GOMPERTZ (ÁCTING POLICE MAGISTRATE).
THEFT FROM THE ADMIRALTY.
A Chinese youth was charged with commit- ting a larceny, stealing property belonging to the Admiralty. He had tried to got away from
the Naval Yard with some suilors' overalls.
The defendant was convicted and sentenced
stocks. to three months' imprisonment and six hous'
REFUSED TO PLAY THE PIANO. An American negro, employed as a piane player at the International Hotal, was charged with refusing daty, and with committing an assault. He was fined St.
EXTRAORDINARY CREDULITY.
people in England can persist in clamouring against our estimate of what is necessary to support our position as a Power of the first rask. purposes; and we have no intention to streng. Our army is not kept strong for aggressivo
then the navy either for aggressive purposes. The object of our navy, as well as of our army, is pacific and defensive. In maritime matters we are always ready to attain ohr-ends,
I have no reason for meddling with politics; bat I am bound to say that I do not see that either of us would gain anything by taking op posite sides in any complication in any part of the world. You may rely upon me that what
LIAOYANG, AND AFTER. I have just said to you reflects the views of the
"Some observers in Japanesa inilitary circles German Admiralty; and no act of his Majesty are said to entertain the opinion that the the Kaiser has over intentionally ran counter sitnation will assume a now phase after a to those sentiments. We have nothing to excaso decisive battle expected to be fought at ourselves for in our conduct, and nothing to Laoyang. High strategy, they assert, deinanda explain as against our detractors, for that the Russians must strengthen the inuer have never had any but defensive and pacife part of Manchuria by making Harbia their objects in view, elaborated solely for the main base. Unadvisedly enough, however, they have tenance and security of onr Empire. You will divided their strength along the lines between remember that I had a long talk with you in Mukden, Lianyang, and Tashibchino. This 183 about the strength of the British Navy, may partly be due to their intention of reliesing I then advocated in the strongest tormas a large Port Arthur, but the main reason must be that increase to your Daval strength. This was the they had not had time to make sufficient reffex at that time of the official view of the preparations at Harbin for quartering a large German Government and Aduúralty. Do you suppose i should bare spoken to you in such terms; or that we should have desired your Government to strengthen your navy if wo hud had aggressive plans in our head against your country? I cannot restrain myself from declar ing such an assumption to be too Indicrous to be entertained for a moment. In this sonse our policy has remained the same."
THE SHANGHAI CHINAMAN.
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body of troops. And, mir sover, the provalenco of severe weather and epidemic disease, to which the northern town is eubject, discountenances the idea of adopting it for a military base. So they wern compelled to touve southwards, mnoh against the approved strategy. Under these circumstances, if the Russians lost the day at Liaoyang they could hardly find any. suitable place to full luck and keep the Japanese at bay, Thus in the event of the expected battle turning out so the situation cannot but pass from a stage of bloodshedding to that of diplomatic
With the summer weather the Chinamateurparlors.-Eastern World... and in his native nakedness. His temperament comes before us prominent in his artistic silks also becomes a noticeable feature to the observ
JOINT STOCK SHARES. at foreigner, and the manner in which he takes a bare report, dated Hongkong, 5th August, Mesura. Veraon & Smyth say in their weekly
his pleasure contrasts marvellously with that 194.--Indo-Chinas and China Sugars continue
A. O. Brawn' test F. Drndo, 6--1 3-5 Detective Hanson prosecnted, and Mr. O. D. of the energetic Occidental human being. In to attract the chief attention of operatora, in
G-2,
Mok Ching Chinen, doing business under the title of "Shut Chan In" (truth speaker). No. 50, Lyndhurst Terrace, was charged on remand with obtaining $569 by false pretenees. Chief
Thomson, solicitor, appeared for the defence.
Mr. Thomson cross-examined Sung-Kam Ehui, a Chinese schoolmistress, the complainant F. Rapp bent A. O, Bruvn, 6-4, 46. The witness had previously given evidence that she had paid the defendant money to make gold pills to throw into the sea, so that the soldiers of the spirits and davile would send treasure
F. Rapp beat W. D. Besidwood, 6-4,
04.
6--2, 0-1.
Fino!..
The doubles tournament is now in hand.
RACING IN THE STRAITS.
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both of which stocks further advances have been business has been transacted at gradually established otherwise a fair miscellaneous improving rates.
been booked at $624, and later at 8660 (a small lot), the market closing with bnyors at $650. BANKS.-Hongkong and Shaughnie hovo
Lonitor is nach nged at 168. 108. id. Nationals continue in request at $18.
with sollers at 863. North Chiass, Yangtages; MARINE INSURANCES-Unionsare unohang- el at $545 sellers. China Traders are weaker
the early hours of the zaorning, when the rays of old Sol are tempered with the dissipating dews of night, the wealthy native, as well as the worker of low degree, may be seen carrying the cage containing his favorite singing bird to the native gardens, or other tree-ombowered H. E. Sir John Anderson, the Governor of the from the sea to her. Things that the defendant spot, und listening in contemplative costacy to the Straits Settlements, has presented a cap to be had handled had assumed a "non-like" colour to the com'ug glory of the day. As soon as the joyonsgreeting which his caged friend pours forth Charles volunteered. He was the best swim compoted for at the autumn meeting of the The moon, witness had said, was the aldon bears become oppressive le retires to his unl Canto_s are unchanged and without local Singapore Sporting Club. It will be contested colour as electric light. It was necessary to domicilo, whether to labour or sleep 'tis hard to in Race No. 3. $2,000 have been added by the give the spirits a great quantity of money tell. In any case he is wise, for has he not From the moment he dropped overboard. I club, and $250 will go to the second large preliminary to flair sending complainant untold ganghat the bounty of the grandest part of a probable buyers at 888. antil. breathless and bleeding from several provided there are fivo starters the property of Wealth; and fually when she had no more summer's day, tho majesty of dawn? Again, different owners. A handicap from 10st. 71b. money loft, defendant advised her to go to a when sunset's glow has fallen dead in the to rotura with life line, the swimmer must have to 8st. 7lb for all horses. Entrance $49,
West, the Chinaman pours forth to his diversion, Distance 1 miles.
To stand for hours with waving fan on the kerb
wounds, he menagel
the
HONGKONG WATER SUPPLY.
Ind experience more easily imagined than described. Once the line was fixed the rest
WHX althougli very exciting. comparatively easy. The third engineer went along it first, and got a wetting, as it sagged
The water-return roccived by us yesterday more than was expected. He held on until i discloses the level and storage of water in was made taut, and then was the first to greet reservoirs on the 1st instant. Tytam stood at the smiling and sympathetic Japs on shore. A 16 inches below overflow, the byewash reading hoat was lowered, the children handed down, 12-111. Pokfulam was 141 below overflowing Mrs. Groves followed, mu! by using the line as level, and Wongneicheong 11-7 below. The a ferry rope, all were got ashore in safety. table showing storage gallens was thus sot Most of the crew lost all their clothing and belongings. The wreck did not break up..
SHIPPING
NOTES.
STEANAR MOVEMENTS.
The C.N. steamer Tuning lott Manila on the 3rd August at noon, and is dus here to-day.
The C.N. steamer Tinas left Kutchiotza on the 3rd August, and is due here on the 8th Augu-t
The CN steamer Changsko left Sydney on. the 19th July, and is dus here on the 11th Aug. The P. & (), stemmer Pekin lett Singapore for this port on the fih August at 10 u,m.
The Boston Steamship Co.'s steamer Showmut arrived at Yokohama on the 4th Angast.
WEATHER AT SWA,
MISCELLANEOUS.
out-
Tytam
1903.
1004. $84,800,000 373,250,000
65,010,000
Brewash... Pokfulam Wongneicheong 30,838,000
7,345,000 83,350 000 16,996.000
Total 480,208,000 460,9 (1,000
Victoria and in the Hill District during July The consumption of water in the city of was 133,702,000 gallons, as against 138,353,000 in the corresponding month of last year. Calculating on the basis of an estimated Population of 224,500, this makes the aver- age consumption yer. had per day 19.2 gallons. In July 1903, when the individual daily consumption wa20.3 gallons, there wasa constant supply. Of this last month, the first three days had only an intermittent supply. Ou the Kow loen Peninsula, which has a population officially. estimated at 68,800, the July consumption 15.394,000 gallons, or 7.2 gallons per al per day. Last year, in July, when the population was six thousand less, the individual average Upworked out at exactly the same figure. The Government Analyst reports that the water is of oxcellent quality.
Fine weather is reported. The Johanne arrived from Tairon yesterday with 1,600 tons of coal, 400 tons of general eattle and pigs.
and
There were very few arrivals yesterday. to 4 p.m. the only vessels to come in were the Attako, Wuhu, Hailoong and Johanne.
loan association and borrow it.
The case was further romanded.
RETURNING FROM BANISHMENT.
business.
request at $310. Chians are steady with FIRE INSURANCES. --Hongkongs continge
are easier with sellers at $el after small sales at SHIPPING.-Hongkong, Canton and Macson
Indo-Chinas under a strong local and northern 8311 and 8311 for the settlement delivery. demand for cash shares have gradually advanced
BEFORD MR. J. K. KEMP (SECOND POLICE of our city's thoroughfares watching the pro-to $109 buyers, whilst $12 for December
MAGISTRATE).
cossion of vehicular and pedestrian traffic brings delivery is now offered after considerable sales him apparently the delight which Londoner at buyers might be found at $21, holders at $10 to $111. China and Manilasare quieter, can obtain from a Lord Mayor's show, daily ro.sking $26. Douglases are easier with sellers. peated, whilst a Volunteer Parade brings him at $3K, Star Ferries continus in forth is numbers proportionate to the Metro. these shares can now be placed at 837 and 817 request, and polis' myriads called out by a Royal Pageant Transports have declined to 22/- sellers, 21/6 for the old and new issues respectively. Shell Thus in dignified, contemplative manner, says busers. the Shanghai Times, the Chinuman takes his incaceut pleasure.
For returning from banishment a China man was sentenced to one year's imprisonment and six hours' stocks.
DISTONEST BANYTAKY BOARD MEN,
Two Chinese Sanitary Board men were charged with demanding money by meuare. They were convicted and sentenced to three months' imprisonment each.
TROUBLESOME SERVANTS,
Mr. Lai Fook charged a servant with learing his employ without giving notice. Defendant got an advance of $10 from his master. and cleared off without saying a word. Mr. Kemp and ordered him to pay $10 compensation to the fined the man $12, or tires weeks' imprisonment, complanat,
REFUSING HIRE.
CHURCH SERVICES.
S. PETER'S CHURCH. Queen's Road West. Touth Sunday aftor Trinity. Matias I am.). Venile, Aylward; To Deam. Oakeley; Bend dictus, Jackson: Hymus. 1, 40, 436, and 220.
Holy Communion, 12.15. Evensong (6.30 pm). Maguificat, Hawes, une, Jackson; Hymns, 11. 448, 435, and 16.
REFINERIES. China Sugars come again into demand after the settlement, apall sales being effected at $185, 3186 od 8187, the market elsing with sea reported at $189 cash and further buyers, and at $i for the suitia- ment delivery. Luzers are without change At $9 milers
6.
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MINING.-Quotations are unchanged and thera
no local business to report Docks, WHARVEY, AND G/DOWN—Hong- kong and Whampoa Docks have steadily ad vanced and after sales at $219 to 8221 coals are new grote d $.22 buyers Hongkong and Kow- Jon Wharves are easier with sellers at $112. Now Amoy Docks have receded to $27, Farn- DR. NEWALL WILSON. DR. WILLIAM DANEL Launs aro quoted in the north at Tls. 147 buyers. ships carrying white crews to bring frier da kong lands coutin firm with sales and buyers The Church launch Dayspring will call on LANDS, HOTELS, AND BUILDINGS-Hong- ashore to the services, between 9.15 and 1030 at $151. Kowloon Lands and West Points are B., and between 5.13 and 6 p.m. (Kowloon song at $33 and $583 respectively; for the Police Pier 10.30 and 6); returning afterwards. latter sa offer of $80 might perhaps result in The Answering Pennant is the call flag. All business. Humphreya' Estates hara sold at 8121 The Hongkong Observatory yesterday issued the sittings are fres and nuappropriated, and $128, closing with probable buyers at the the following report :-
Visitors welcome, Books, &o., provided. Bunday higher rata Hongkong Hotels are unchanged School 10-10.45 a m.
with buyers at $131.
Two ricksha coolies summoned for refusing hire were fined $5 and 37 respectively.
WEATHER REPORT.
On the 5th at 11.49 a.m. The boromater particularly in the latter, and has fallen in hes rieen throughout Chiza and Japan, 17 southera Philippines.
Gradients are very slight upon the Chius Coast and over the China Eex. Fight S. winds the greater part of the China Sea. will prevail in the Formoss Channel and ever Forecast-Light 8. winds, cloudy, cal thunderstorms.
GOSPEL HALL. Arsenal Street, Top Flour, off Queen's Road East.
Meetings are held as follows:-Saudny- Acts 2, 42, 11a.m.; Gospel Address, 6 p.m.
Tuesday-Soldiers and Sailors' Bible Class
6 p.w.
Thaisday-General Bible Class, 6 p.m. Sunday--Frayer Meeting, at 6 p.m.
COTTON MILLS-Quotations are machanged and we have no local Iusiness to report.
MISCELLANEOts- Green Island Cements are weaker with sellers at $291. Watsons hav advanced to $15 with sales and farther buyers. Electrics are firmer with buyers at $15 and $91 for the old and new issues respectively. Icas nre strong at $235 ex the interim dividend of $4 por share paid on the 2nd inst. China Pro- videats have sold and aro in further request at
DENTISTS
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No charge for examinations.
Office hours 9 AM. to 1 P. and 2 to 5 P.M.
31 QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL (First Floor Watkin's Building Hongkong 18th, February, 1904,