JOINT STOCK SHARES.
SPECIAL SALE Mess Verion & Buyth say in their weekly
AT
ROBINSON'S
OF
PIANOS, PIANOLAS,
Mesic AND MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS PREVIOUS TO REMOVAL
·GUARANTEED NEW INSTRUMENTS
BY ANY ENGLISH MAKER WILL BE SUPPLIED AT LONDON PRICES..
We apply Superior Valus to anything to ba
share raport duted Hongkong, 19th May. 1905, The market has ruled almost featuretes, and we have no transactions of any importance lo report. Rates continue to be fairly wall aintained and in some cases show considerable sta ength,
BANK.-Hongkong and Shanghais. Small sales have been effected at $795 and later at $7975, market closing steady at 3795 to $797 The London rate remains Fachanged at £80. Nationals continge in request at 237, but we
report. bave no sales to
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, MAY 20rn, 1905.
GARKISON ORDERS.
HEAD QUARTERS, HONGKONG, 19th May, 1905. GARRISON ORDERS:-Ministure Cartridge Ammunition to.No. 1. The following copy of War Office letter No. 54 General No./9505 (MT. 2) date: 18th April, 105, is published for information:"I am commanded to convey to you the following decisions of the Army Conseil on the subject of the allowance of Miniature Cartridge Ammunition and Minis- tare Bauges. Militia:(a) The allowance of Miniature Cartridge Ammunition granted to the Militia Rearuit (Engineers and Infantry) will be increased from 50 to 90 rounds. Of MALINE INSURANCES Unions are on offer
these, 50 rounds per man will be placed at the and without businos at Si China Traders disposat of the Offer Commanding for prueties and Cantons are in demand at $5 and $310 re during the period of preliminary drill or train (b) The allowance of in GR onlistment. spectively, but the enhanced values do not appear to bring any shares on the marketinistaro Cartridge Ammunition granted to Militicman wilt be reduced Yungtsson
and North Chinas have been without the trained
from 50 to 30 rounds per man, and the local business, sad quotations are the latest onos from Shanghai.
FIRE INSURANCES-Hongkong Fires ruled allowance of 5 rounds for members of the
Permianant Staff will be discontinued. during the early part of the week with sales and sellers at 825, and a fair number of shares changel hands at that rate. Later, however, with sellers still raling the market the rats fell to $36, at which it closes with a-liers. Chinaires are enquired for at $86, but bolders do not Run willing to part.
SHIPPING. Hongkong, Canton and Macao
With regard to War Office paraphlet Instructions for the Care and Construction of Rifle Ranges" a "miniature rango" a defined will, in future, be on page 6, paragraph 7 known as a "3 yards range."
Regulars.-3. I no further to inform you that the general policy which is under con sideration for the future, is to abolish miniature
THE TREATY WITH. TIBET.
In reference to the report from Peking that as a result of the recent negotiations between Great Britain and Ching the terms of the Tibet Convention have been slightly modified, Restor's Agency understands that this no doubt has reference to the fact that under the Convention the details of the arrangement, under which the trade marks opened by the Tibetan Government. as a result of the Younghusband Mission were to he regulated, bad still to be arranged. Such modifications have no reference to the marts themaelves remaining open, but relate merely to the details of working them. Until these on the now regulations are drawn up the marts of Gyangtse and Gartak are conducted same lines as thoug, which apply to Yatung, und which were framed in accordance with the Anglo Chinese Agreement of 1883. Articls 3 of the 14 Convention provides that th of 1893 is reserved for separats consideration. question of the ardment of the regulations Times,
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had in the Colony in Touo. Price, and Steamboats, after sales of $26) have been placed range prac.ico for trained ældiers of Cavathi Bunky after Easter. Hory Coumunion-{7.3
Appearanch in First-cinus German Makes, te-ted 30 years by us.
Do Grands 950
METZLER
$350 former
PLEYEL
425
>>
COLLARD
500
"
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425
"
ALLISON
430
33
RACHALS
575
WINKELMANN. 625
HAAKE
525
KRAUSS
685
OWN MAKE
300
HOPKINSON...
600
BRINSMEAD....
400
KIRKMAN
PLEYEL
COLLARD GRAND
LUNAU
PIANOLAS
Do
$400 formerly
285 13
at 527 amil à fow mere shares are wanted at that rate Indo, kinas during the early part of the wosk raled strong at $125, and a fair number of shares we placed at that and equivalent rates forward, chiefly at $127 for Juno, $123 July and $120 for Angas. Later, however, the market weakened somewhat and at the of closing sales are reported at $126 for June and $127 for July, while the sh rate is quiet at $12% with sellers. $ 475 China-Manila and Douglass are enquired for in a stall was at quotations. Shells have im- 650 proved to 23. orally, and are quoted 23 on 700 the London arkat. Star Ferries are quiet at
quotations with no salas to report. 1,400
REFINERIES.-Chins Sugers remain une accountably meg ected, the adow of forward settlements, although very much reduced, still haring a depressing effect of the market; as a mattor of fact the settlements forward are 750 comparatively not by any means heavy, and 760 there has been very few purchases on time lately, the d-pressing effect must as a natural soqnenco 630
h removed from the market. gradually have no business to report in this stook, tho 150
suarket close quiet at 23. Lazons are 4.0 enquired for at the increased rate of 830, but
no shar sap ear to be available.
650
31
We
700
MINING -No change or business to report. DOCK, WHARVES, AND GODOWNS.-Hong. 750
kong aui Whampoa Docks have ruled very $325 quist with small sales at $23, but buyers rulo
the market at that rate. The course of 290 the market will be rated in the immediate 300 future by the chances of floating the French
Cruiser Suity. Kowloon Wharres and Now 150 Amoy Docks remain negacoted at $105, without $550 sales to report. Farnhams have advaceed to Tls. 159 with local sales, but the latest Bhaug. 360 hai quotation is $158.
PIANOLA ROLLS 25% discount.
LANIS HOTELS and Buildings -Hong- kony. Luds continue quiet and the rate has declined to 81; a safe is reported at 813 Hongkong Hotels continue in farouc at $145, Humphreye but few shares are obtainab e. after further sales t 8131 are casier at $13. These instruments are GUARANTEED for Kowloon Lands have been paced in all lois
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MISCELLANEOUS. Bell's Asbestos, can be placed at $54. Fenwick at $334. Elastries (olt) 1 8174. Hopes at $152. New Steam Lanu. dries at $51. Solos are boon effected of Green Islands (ol) at 323 and now at $17, China Providenta at $81. Tramways at $225, and Steam Waterboats at $174 and $17. Tramways (old).-Ropes, and Stes a Waterboats are still engnired for at time of closing. Wm. Powell Ce advortise a new issue of capital of $30,000.
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Hakogong, 1905.
S. JOHN'S CATHEDRAL, Hongkong,-21st May: anting (11 - Talia; nginnors and Infantry, and only to train recruits (Regulars) of these Aras with Minia)
Vente, Barnby: Peams, Smart and Pye; To ture Cartridge Ammunition. With this in Hu, Dykes in e; caedicu, Haroby: Hymn, view, the Army Council are new considering the toy comeunion (id-nen):-Kyrie, Unm- policy of providing "Miniature Cartridge mngs in a flat; Hymns, 22 and 203. Evening Ranges" for practice with Miniature Cartridge (.45 paaj-Responses, Tallis; Paa-us, Lote Ammunition at Depots for the training of and Mly, Magarfient, Suurt: Nune Dimitsis, recruits; and in barracks occupied by trained Fuster; Hylane, 17, 637 and 23; Sevenfold amsa, 5. ldiers of Cavalry and Infantry it has now been Stainer, Voluntaries, March-Tri-nuphunt, 6. F. decided to provide 30 yards rauges for Vincent; Second Andan ino in U fat, Laure practice with ball ammunition as money becomes available.
4. As, bawarer, so few "30 yarda ranges" exist at present, it is considored inadvisable to
tirely abalish the isms of Miniature Cortridge Ammunition to trained soldiers of Cavalry, Ensincers and Infantry dad, therefore,
an allomance has been fixed for them at 10 rounds per mas, in lieu of 25 rounds under existing regulations.
5. The following changes have further been sanctioned with regant to recruits of the Regular Army. The allorance of Miniature Cartridge Ammunition granted to rernita of the Regaler Forces (Cavalry, Engineers and Infantry) will be increased from 25 to 50 rounds 6. An Army Order will be issued in May embodying the foregoing decisions,
2nd Page Orders, 19th May, 1905.
Dress-No. 2. The following copy of War Offee letter No./55 Gen. No./61 (QM G. 7A) dated 6th April, 1905, is pablished for inform
tion:-
With reference to the instractions issued with Army Orders of the 1st February, 1902. in which the date of the abolition of the mess dress, closed at the neck, is fixed for 1st January, 1906, I am commanded by the Army Council to inform you that this date hos heen extended to the understanding the 1st Jannary, 1907, that officers, both on first appointment and when renewal of their more dress is required, must provide themselves with that described in Dress Hegulations, 19M."
Enlistment-No. 3. The following copy of War Office letter No. 27/06n, No 1505 (A. G 2 Recruiting) dated 20th April, 1905, is published for information
ST. PETER'S CHURCH, Queen's Red West. Fourth Sunday after Easter. Morning prayer 11 itoly Communion, 12.15. Fenite, Alcock; To Leum, Want; Dimittis, Bartishi, Hymus, 114, 470, 329, sai vuning player, 6.30-Magificat, Gons; Nuas
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The Church launch Engebring, will call on ships the services, betweea is and F30 am, and carrying white grows, to bring friends ashore tu
·becwoon 5 15' and 6 pay. (Kowloon Pulice Pier The All the is the call Bag, 100 and 6), roturing terwards. "Anawering Peunant' sitings are free and appropriated, Visitors welcome, Books, &c., provided," Sunday School 10-11-16 aan.
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ASHLEY ROAD HALL, Kowloon, No. 6, Groundk Fico-Survices. Lord's Day, 11 a... Breaking Bread. Lords aу, 6.30 pm. Gospel Aleating. Saturday, 7 pm, Prayer General Meeting. Tuesday, 7 p.in, Bible Class Thursday, 7 p.m..
Meeting.
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To
Divine Service. No.4. Divine Service will he conducted on Sunday as follows:- Denami-
Where
Hour Offciato - held nation
Victoria Cathelial 8.30am Chaplain.
The Barracks
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Troons
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Orders
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Westerasyonun Barricks 1.
Roman Catholie
Boman
Arrangent's 9a.m. to be madeby
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Ch.
Catholic Kowloon Kowbon 7.30a.m. Offg. Clergn
Launch will leave AS.C. Pier for Lyemau. st.10.15 am.
+Launch will leave A.S.C. Pier for Lyemua at 7.45 am.
Bifle Ranges-No 5. Major 8. H. Pedley. 2nd Royal West Kent Regiment, acting us Staff Officer; and Major L. J. Dopping Hepensial, Royal Englaeers will proceed to Kowloon City Riße Rauge ou a day to be arranged by the officers for the purpoas of selecting sites for shelters, &e.
Attention is directed to Captain 11, Instruc tions for the Care and Constraction of Rifte
1903. Ringee.
3rd Page Orders, 19th May, 1905.
Detail. No. 6. Detail of officers for the ensuing week:-(6) Prison Visitor, Major H. J. Kelsall, Hogel Garrison. Artillery: (h) Field Officer of the week, Capt. C. G. Fak Beresford, 2nd, Royal West Kent Regt; Next for Duty, Capt. E. & L. Fitzwilliams, Army the Bervice Corps; (e) Sabaltera Officer of week, An Oficer, Royal Garrison Artillery: Officer, Royal Engineers. Nort for Daty, An Kowloon (a) Field Officer of the week, Vajor H. P.E. Parker, 129th Baluchis; Next for Duty, Major 9. R. Stevens, 98ed Barma Infantry; (b) Subaltern Officer of the week, An Officer, 129th Balnchin; Next for Duty, An Officer, 129th Baluchis.
Routine Launches-No. 7. The following amendment to the schedule of Rontine Launches will take effect from 22nd instant inclusive :- The Lannel on No. 6. Trip will leave A.S.C. Pier $.30 .. Instead of 8.15, calling n Kowloon Police Pior 845 am. The trip to Kowloon City Fier is cancelled.
By Order.
R. A. Eoss, Major,
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Ground on Monday, next 22nd instant, from
5 to 6.30 pm.
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