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JOCK RUTHVEN'S BIRTHDAY HONGKONG SHARE MARKET.
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القوة
Messrs. Vernon & Smyth in their wookly share report, dated 16th April, state-
AUSTRALIA AND JAPAN:
"NOTHING BUT FRIENDLY FEELING.
The lobal market has ruled somewhat dull during the past week, but prices There pasted through Melbourne recently, PUBLIO AUCTION.
When Jock Ruthven the piper of the generally have been fairly well maintain on his way to Adelaide, Dr. Jissei Miura had finished his cup of tea, his ed and close steady. The London mar-Commissioner of Commerce for Japan, and DARTICULARS and CONDITIONS of tinned shrimps, his oatcakes and butter, ket has undergone na material change, the Japanese Consul General, Mr. Scizaburo
Pablic Auction Sale, to be held MONDAY, the 19th day of sent espréially from his mother for his and no direct business in this section has hinzu. They were entertained at luncheon
hy The market for lers Club. The chair was occupial by Mr. the committee of the Commercial. Travel- come to our notice. April, 1015, at 3: pat, at the Offces of the birthday, his thoughts wondered back to Rubber shares has shown some further W. MA. Stuart, president of the Commercial PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, by Order of HIP DXCKLISHOT THE Govsuzon, of One the Grampians and the heater at the at slight improvement, and in the Straits Travellers' Association Lot of CROWN LAND of Star Street, Ino' Bonachis, the short winter days in the there is at last some hope of returning
In proposing the toast of the interest in some of the leading lines, president said that if Australia had any hesi
the guesta the Colony of Hongkong, for term of 75 Fear with the option of renewal at a CROWN bothio with the saw drifting on the leas Business has been dous in Sandycrofts at fation about Japan Ir the past she had but BENT to be fed by the Surveyor of H1B and dykos. The stories of ells and bogise Straits 85,30 and 85,50, and in Balgownies little now for the nation which had policed MAJESTY THE KING, for one farther form of of his childhood came back to him, and 99.30 and 23:50, both losing interchange of commodities was the greatest
in request, at the higher rates, Rubber ouE SCLE
and protected our commerce. The 76 years,
he remembered the bounio country las in London has advanced to 2/6 and clos We had in Australia primary products that
forward movement
any nation could make PARTICULARS OF THE LOT. gica, some dark as gypsies, others fair with firm. Bar Silver is quoted at 239-10d.,
check's like roses and fresh as the honey. Sterling T.T. at 1/91, Shanghai T.T. at the two countries could exchange
78, and Singapore TT at To Buckle, eyes like the blue sky between
BANES-Hongkonge have been sold in fleecy clouds Hesang in satto voce, "Her small lots at 8800 and close with further chocks are like the roses, her neck is like sellers. the ewan, "
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MARINE INSURANCES.-Cantons have in proved to 83621 and North Chinas to Tls. 180, both being in request. Unions have been done at 8905 and 9910 and there are more buyers at the latter rate. Tangtazes are unchanged at 8224 nominal with er, 73,
The Consul General for Japan said that the Japanese businese men were anxious to get in touch with Australia. In Japan they wanted raw material from Australia, and whatever Australia wanted. Britain and their business men were prepared to supply Japan were allies, but apart from that splen did association, the Japanese wanted to be friendly with Australians,
Japan extended her hand to grasp and shake. (Cheers.) Every man in Japan knew that Australia was a wealthy part of the British Empire, and ther antertained nothing but good and friendly foelings towards Australing
The Japanese and Russian Consuls ruso and touched glasses, amidst cheers, drinking to each other's health.
HONGKONG VOLUNTEERS.
ORDEES BY LIEUT.-COL, A. CHAPMAN; V.D.
Then, blowing up his pipes, he played apibroch, finishing up with eyes moist with motion. Ahl if he could only ones again pass an hour or twa in the Castle gato, Aberdeen, or in Auld Beckie!
FIRE INSURANCES. -Chinas after sales at $130 close with sellers at this quotation This afternoon Jock was free to wander and buyers at 8127) There are buyers of
The Russian Consul, Dr. A. N. Dabaza, about, although within circumscribed Hongkongs at the improved rate of 8381, he was happy to think that all in the room limits.
but no business is yet reported.
well, he would say nothing. At the present were now allies. Ten year ngo-(laughter)— There had been heavy and bloody battainable at $54, and Steamboats at 89 volunteers lighting with the Russians. SHIPPING China and Maniles are bindment there were hundreds of Japaness tlos during the past few days, and the with little or no business passing. Dong (Cheers.) Germans had born driven back by the laces have been done at 936, and more shares could probably be placed. Indo- Artillery and the floods, so that a wide Chinas are firmer with buyers at 803 for interval separated their lines on the out-cash and equivalent rates for May and posts.
Ruthven rose and wandered out to little has been done, Star Forries have June delivery, but, shares ére scarce and streich his legs. The country was flat bern booked at $36 and close with further. and maddy, full of swamps and gutters, sellers. A and the mud stack to the soles of the Ons-Langkats are a firmer market shoco. Jock went on aimlessly, crossed a with buyers at Tls. 37 after amall sales burn by a plank bridge, and found him at Tls, and Tls, 30 Shells have been seli in a little wood whose trees were torn booked at 91/-, and Ural Caspians t and split by shell fire.
T There, & murmur of strange voices made 40/0, 41/3 and 42/0, and more of the DOZEN OVERHEAD FANS, complete him suspect that he had wandered too far with down rods, fittings, etc, and nearly for his safety. Taking refuge in the HOT. ALO HALF A DOZEN DESK PANS, heart of the nearest whin bush, he await- Suitable for Hongkong Supply System Willed events The prickles sorely tormented be sold separately or in a lot,
him, but he dare not move for fear of at Apply
acting attention. Peering through the branches, the piper eaw, advancing dires ly towards his shelter, a corporal and ten mon. They moved cautiously, stopping socasionally to look round. Their gan FROM MONDAY, THE 12TH INST. oral aspect struck the Scof as "pretty mecserable," most of them being thin and hungry-looking, their uniform torn and muddy. The whole squad looked famish- ed and unhappy at, with scared and ner vous movements, they reconnoîtred,
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Dam't," said Ruthvens the son of my mither has fallen in a fox's trap, sure enough. Nevertheless, Jock had fairly strong nerves and a sincere trust Providence and felt sure he was not to die before his time. To pass the time he said a short prayer, the only one ha could remember being Grace before ment Fit that the spot to otcfollowed: by the body
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hands, O Lord." "Amen,”
After a few minutes the Germans dis persed some going in the direction of the river, others exploring the under- growth in the wood. Unfortunately, Jock, in moving himself, squeezed the bag of his pipes and they emitted a grunt that brought the, Corporal to the bush wherein be lay: hid.
latter sie wanted at the last-named rate,
British Burmahs have been booked at 41- and close firm.
changed at 8112 with sales and probable
REFINERIES-China Bugars are sellers, though offers of slightly lower rates have not resulted in business. There has been nothing doing in Luzons, which are unaltered at 228 sell
steady, et 21)-
MINING. Kailans, are with no further business to report, and the same may be said of Trenchs, which remain at 31/8 nominal. Raubs are again easier with sellers now at 831.
DOCKS. WHARVES AND GODOWNS - Hong- kong Whampoa Docks continue Erm, with sales and buyers at 857; -Kowloon Wharves are somewhat quieter but uh- changed at 863 New Engineerings aro wanted in the North at TIs. 6 et dividend, and Shanghai Docks at The 53 Shang- hai and Hongkow Wharves are quiet but steady at Tle. 85.
LANDS, HOTELS AND BUILDINGS-Hong- kong Lands are obtainable at $110, and entrat Batetes at $100 There the buyers of Kowloon Lands at 40, Humphreys Estates at 861, and probably of West
without change, but with probable, ellers Points at $68. Hongkong Hotels close at 8118
COTTON MILLS-A general improvement is noticeable in this section, and at the close there are buyers of Ewos ab Tis, 136, Internationals at The 82, Kung Tiks at Ts. 12), Shanghai Cottons at Tlar 10, and Hongkongs at 861. Soy Chees are un changed but neglected at Tis, 40
Their eyes met; those of the German (he was a Badois) jumped, and his cheeks
MISCELLANEOUS-China Borneos are turned ashen grey Ruthven, without easier with sellers at $11, due doubtless to losing an instant, drew ha dirk from
a somewhat disappointing dividend of his hose and whispered: "Not a word, 85 cents only per share for 1914 as against or y're a doed man. Hand o'er your
$1.20 for the previous year's working.. gun. The German, who had the butt of Cements have been done at $1, China his rifle on the ground, held it towards Providents at #71 to 88, China Lights, the pipe, stammering Freund Ka- at 81, Trams at 36.10, Ropes at 8203 and amarade l'And- Prisoner," said Union Waterboats at 917, Thers are Ruthyen, as soon as he had the mauser buyers of Dairy Farms, at 834, Cements his hand.
Fated at 36 40, Electrics at $41, Peak Trame at His success so far quickened his wits, $10, and Electric Trams at $5.05 Steam bat he was not out of the wood yet. Il Laundries are obtainable at 83. Watsons chance it, he thought, and, wizing the at $7 and Powells at Baj wrist of the Corporal, told him to order his men to throw down their arms as they were surrounded and prisoners.
Is there anything to eat?" asked the German in plaintive voice. "Roast beef, pudding, sausages, and porter," promised Jock unhesitatingly.
A hungry smile overspread the Teu ton's face. "Oh, we are hungry, hungry as wolves," exclaimed the Corporal. "Call in your own then" said the piper, "one after the other;"
The Corporal obeyed, ench man-ground- ing his rifle as he approached until all wero disarmed. we do.
"Now tell them that a hot supper a waits them at our camp across the burt," said Jack in danger of choking in his efforts to keep holding the mauser at the readyForm two deep; right turn; quick march," ordered the piper, bring ing up the rear with his first prisoner.
On arrival at the plank bridge they were ordered to cross in single file and re- form on the other side. Then the Soot knew that the day was his. "A fine birthday for me, I'm thinking 1. I will finish with a medal or else with the guard- room for going out of bounds," he grow led to himself.
MEMDE-Union Insurance Society of Canton, Limited, ordinary annual meet ing on the 23rd inst., transfer books closed from the 13th to 2ard inst, inclusive The China-Borneo Co., Ltd, ordinary annual meeting on the 30th inst., transfer books closed from the 16th to 30th inst, inclusive,
WIRELESS FOR THE PHILIPPINES.
The contract for the erection of the three 600-foot stoel towers at Cavite, for the United States Government wireless station has been awarded to the Chisago Bridge Company. This company has also been awarded the contract for the erec tion of the steel towers for the United States Government wireless stations at. Honolulu and San towers at Houolain and San Francisco Francisco, the being identical i. size with the towers to be erected at Cavite.
F.M.S. RUBBER
...JOINED:
1-Pta A. H. G. Jackson joined the Corps on 10th April, allotted Corps-Ny=-1501: and posted to Scouts Company,
10 POUNDED GUN FRACTICE.
-2 and 3 Section Artillery Battery and Loft Section M.G. Co. purado nt Headquarters at 1 pm. ⠀
"Dassa. Helmets, Kharki, shirts and
shorts will be worn
Arrangements will be made for carry- __ing_jackets. Waterbottles (alled)
to be carried..
UNIFORM.
3.Helracte will be worn at all parades and duties in the day time until far- ther notice.
4-Parades for to-day (Saturday) :: "Nil. DETAIL.
PARADES.
5.-On duty from 7 a.in. to-day (Saturday) till 7 a.m. 24th inst.: Nos. 1 and 2 Sections. Artillery Battery, Right and Centre Sections: 1.0. Co, nad Civil Service Company. Officers on duty: Capt. W. M. Scott
and Hout. A. E. Wright. "Orterly Officer: Liont. A. J. Wright. Orderly Sergeant: Corp W. Brown. To furnish Guards; —
7 am to pim
Service Company
ist.: Civil
7 pm. 17th to 7 s.m. 18th inst. =) Nos. 1 and 2 Section Artillery Battery,
7 a.m. to 7 p.m. 18th fast.: Right
Section M.G. Co.
7 p.m. 18th to 7 a. 1th inst.:
Centro Section M.G. Co.
No late leave (to return to Headquar- ters after 10.15 p.m.) can be granted to members of units on duty except. for very urgent reasons.
GE STawang, Capt., Adjutant, K.V.C.
SPECIAL- POLICE RESERVE.
GENERAL ORDER KO, J. Crown Bergeant C. F. Mason to ho
Inspector. Sorgeant G. E. Roylanco to be Crown My Sergeant.
Sergeant E. H. Erans te he Crowe Ber-
geant.
Leo D'Almada e Castro to be Crown Ser
goant
A. 1. D. Silva Netto to be Sergeant. A. E. de S. Alves to be Bergeant. C. M. de 8. Alves to be Sergesat. E. F. Een do Silva to be Bergeant.
C. Mcl. MESSEE Captain Superintendent of Police.
PARADES (CENTRAL POLICE STATION), Saturday, April 17th.-Indian Flataan 7 p.m. Monday and Tuesday.Instructional Parede
for all NC Ofcers and for all mon bers wishing to compete for commis sioned tank. Fall in at 3.15 p.m. sharp,
PROMOTIONS
Now that the Erst difficulties of organic- ing the 250 men who have joined the Poliés Reserve are past, all future appointmenty pointments already made will depend upon and promotions and the retention of sp passing an
examination on the Parade
Ground.
Instractional Parade for N. C. Officers and candidates for promotion will from this date be frequently hold. These Parades are open to any member of any Company whe considers he will be able to duly qualify, Reserve there should be the fallening-ap On the present constitution of the Police pointments made: Inspectors, 10 Crown. Bergeants and 20 Sergeants.
Candidates will bear in mind that not the least among the qualifications of a gal N C, Officer is popularity. Ho must to COMPANIES.himself smart in everything he does, and A half moon began to appear in the
must be capable of performing his des DIVIDEND ANNOUNCEMENTS. evening eky and was reflected in the
with tact and of treating his subordinates watery fields and swamps like a silver
as gentlemen, The following final dividends are inti- hatchet, as the British Camp came in
Candidates will kindly send their names mated: sight.
direct to Inspector C. F. Mason, at 33, The piper could stand it no longer se,
Anglo-Malay Rubber Co., Li, 20 per Queen's Road Central. slinging the rifle and ordering the Cor-cent carried to reserve £5.000.
(8.) F. C. JENKIN, Edinburgh Rubber Estate (Selangor), poral to more to the front and form fours, Ltd., 15 per cent he blew up the pipes." And the pibroch
Shelford Rubber Estate, Ltd., 3 per
cent.
A. S. P. Reserve).
FIT OFTS THE CORDS
at bind helpless hands. It strikes off ne shackles of Rheumatism. It restores trength and freedom from pain, brings back the ability to walk, work and enjoy file's richest blessings
LITTLE'S ORIENTAL BALM has
VAL BALM been for many years the one great libera tor of suffering humanity-the marvellous romeds on which absolute dependenos of bis ancestors, & reusing war chant of may be placed. Countless cases have been the time of Robert Bruce, sounded over cured. Cripples have been made to walk, the country sides bedriddenviotas of Rheumatism's
When the guard furned out at the tortures have arisen cured. Sufferers
The well-known German naval writer, Bound of the pipes an extraordinary given up by doctors and discharged from spectacle mot their view. Carried away Captain Persins, in the Berliner Tage hospitals as incurable have obtained by the martial music, the hungry Geralt, condemna os absurd the reports ready relief and have been cured by mans dropped into their goose-step, ad that the British Navy has enffered enor
vancing gravaly in the moonlight as if mous losses. It is, he says, a misconcep durses required. He wishes that the tion to speak of the substantial weakening of British ses power Captain Ferius acknowledges the mighty and material superiority of the English fiset.
Little's Oriental Balm
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at a review. "Man," said his chum, Jock Raburn, -"'ro've had a grand birthday Ye deserve on Iron- Cross!
On the 28th at the Director General of the Army Medical Corps acknowledged. ment of the wounded and asks for yet the help of civil bospitals in the treat- more assistance. He anticipates as great and early increase in the mumber of the maximum number of probationers should be taken and trained for three or six months and then sent to the military hospitals.
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