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FrKING, February 24th. ...ANGLO-YNENCH. ROUTE MARCH,
Under the command of Captain Hankin, the Peking British Volunteers the 18th Infantry (Indian), and the Peking Com pany 16th Regiment. Coloniale, had march through the city on Sunday last There was a good turn-out of both British and French, who went swinging gang in good style, headed by the British Indian At intervals the different Bugle Band, contingents took up in turn their own marching tunes, the French songs coming between ""Dipporary" and "John Brown's Pody,” while the Indians had the pleasure of airing some of their own peculiar musical compositions. The day was fine, and the wen erjoyed the outing. Such meetings and marchings help (if help is needed) to strengthen the friendship between the affied nations, and to demonstrate to all whom it may concern that "United we stand."
LINGERING WINTER.
Two heavy Winter lingers this year. falls of snow this week are slightly out of time. They would have been regarded as very lucky had they come in winter proper, but still they are welcomed as bringing needed moisture to the ground. The snow has interfered with our pleasure and oces- sioned the postponement of the Peking Hunt Club's Gymkhane from Sunday next to Sunday following.
MUNICIPAL PROGEESH, IN PEKING,
THE HONGKONG DAILY PEES, SATURDAY, MARCH 4TH, 1916.
HONGKONG HORTICULTURAL
EOCLETI,
ANNUAL SHOW IN BOTANIC GARDENS.
PEAK GARDENS ONLY.
Six bunches sweet peas, Mrs. W. Murray Scot
Six bunches cut flowers, distinct Mr Scott; $, C. D. Wilkinson,
Bix banchor nasturtium-1, Sir Robert SATISFACTORY EXHIBITS DESPITE BAD He Tung; 2, Mis T. E. Pearce.
SEASON.
no
MLADA SO
3,
12 pansies—1, Sir Robert Ho Tung.
Bunches of violets-1, J. Scott Harston
HONGKONG SHARE MARKET.
Mesara, Vernon & Buyth, in their w.ekly' share report dated the 3rd March, AT PHOT tate
The local market continues active, with interest still centred chiefly in shipping. har and close firm, The February settle
Six cactus dahlias-1, C. W. Wilkinsonment was successfully negotiated on the J. B. Harston, S
Bunches of mignonette-1, C. Pendertan, PLANTS IN POTS:
OPEN TO ALL EXCEPT TEAK GARDERS, Pole marguerite-1, Ladies Golf Clab (Fanling) 2, Sergt. Kerr,
Pote marguerite-1, Hon. Mr. D. Lan. dale; 2. Borgt. Kore,
Pots palms-1, Lady Ho Tung; 2, Ho Kom Tonge Po Sien.
et ultimo, and with the exception of a temporary weakening in Douglases passed. off without any disturbing incidents. Rubbers " have been dealt in to a Emit- ed extent at about last week's rates aul close steny. Shandard Tin is wired from London at £188 for spot, and Plantation Rubber at 3/8 to 3/81. Bax Silver is Shanghai T.T. at 739, and the Bank's buy- ing cute for 3. d/s bills on Shanghai at
INTIMATIONS
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CRAWFORD &Co.
SOLE AGENTS FOR SPALDING'S ATHLETIC GEAR.
SPORTS DEPART
JUST ARRIVED
Pots salvia-1, Ho Kom Tong; 9, Chon quoted nt 276., Sterling T. at 1/119-16 TENNIS RACKETS:
Six pots of annuals-1, He Kom Tong; 2, Bergt. Kerr
Pots of flowering plants-1. Eo Kom Tong; 2. Choa Fo bien,
The long hot summor and the last two weeks of thin rain have been, all against the cultivation of good garden exhibits. yet despite these horticultural enemies the ratshedly in the Botanie Gordes were well-filled with some very attractive. garden produce yesterday for the annual show in connection with the Hongkong Horticultural Society. Speaking generally, the exhibits wore by numerous as last year; there being many. gaps on the stalls, and the quality was not always up to exhibition standard. However, the judges were of the opinion that. considering the difficult season, the local gardeners had done exceedingly, He Kom Tong wall both as regards the quantity and quality of their produce. But ono feature was introduced, dass of cut flowers for Chinese gardeners, but the venture was The rules laid down that the exhibits were to consist of plants which had not previously been exhibited, but there were two infringements, and in view of the fact that the entries were small in number the new class was really Maiden-kain ferus-1, Mrs. Tenploton orarily to 81243, but have since recovered
» Lady Ho Tung
not a success.
a
Pots of antirrhinium-1, Choa Po Sien Pots of begonia--1; Hen. Mr. D Laadale;
Chan King Yu.
Pots of carnations-1, Choa Po Sien; 2,
Pots of dianthus-1, Choa Po Sion; 2 Hon, Mr. Landale.
Cactus dahlias-1. Chos Po Sier; 2, Ho Kom Tong.
Dahlias 1, Ho Kom Tong; 2, Wong Kwong Tin.
Heliotrope-1, Mrs. Stabb; 2, Hon. Mr. Landele,
Larkspurs, Ho Kou Tong; 2, Mrs. Templeton
Freesia-1, A. Nicol 2, Lady: Ho Tung Geraniums-1, Ho Kem Tong; 2, Berg
Kerr,
Mignonette-1, Lady Ha Tung; 2, Chod
Po Bien,
French marigolds-1, Lady Ho Tung Pot warigolds-1, Choa Po Sien; 2, Ladies Recreation Club.
Narcissus tuzotta-1; Chos Po 8ien. Pots of petunias-1, E. Ormiston; Nasturtium, dwarf-1, H. Koin Tong. Lady Ho Tung
Phlox Drummondii-1, Ho Kom Tong; It Lady Ho Tung
Flowers were a feature of the failure. show, and distinct taste was shown by all the exhibitors, the judges' tack proving a very difficult one. There was plenty of variety, and the quality, both of blooms, was The determination to make Peking, in volouring and quant mpdol city is steadily gaining ground, and excellent, The classes for plants in pots although in many ways winch remains to be also attracted many entrants, especially done, it cannot be denied there are much from the Peak district, and here again the of gulaxy Jess desirable places to reside in than Pejudges were faced with king. The climate is healthy, the monin variety and planla of high streets are we made and well lighted, was difficult to decide upon
winners, and when the exhibits were traffic is regulated, while sanitary and - public health regulations are enforced. In grouped in the watsheds they created n civie government and civic enterprise the capital decidedly leads the way, Peking leaves little to be desired in respect of its police, who are well trained, efficient and earnest in the carrying out of their various
duties. Crime has been reduced to a mini mam, and the police have complete control of street traffic, which is exceedingly well regalated,
be prize Tung.
Vegetables truly beautiful picture suffered chiefly from the bad season, but the falling away in quality was not so marked ag that in the quantity of exhibite. The carrots were an cutstanding feature and the cabbages were also Inrge and firm, but much better potatoes have been staged in this show. Tomatoes were quite good. Table decoration, failed to On Monday night another aspect of the attract many competitors, and at the last moment two of the entrants failed to put aficiency of the police was afforded by the
in an appearance, with the result that espable and quiet manner in which they set about counning and extinguishing a fire there were two empty tables. The winning which had broken out in a furniture store,tables were tastefully arranged and Although the hour was midnight, bodies of thoroughly deserved the awards.
The judges were Mrs Newall, Com police were very promptly on the scene and bad taken charge. Foreigners might find plenty to criticise and something to smile stander Beckwith, and Messrs, H. Hum.
in the sight of twenty or thirty police com-phreys, H. W. Looker, W.-J. Tutcher and ing along at the double headed by two ofA Nicol, The table decorations were their number carrying lanterns held up en long poles (not to look for the fire but judged by the judges and also all the show to clear the way) The hard-reel, alas, officials who were present. Mr A Nicol provoked a certain amount of contempt. was also the Hon. Sooretary of the show, Still, the appliances were capably handled, which duties he carried out most efficient- and in a very short space of time well- directed hoso, pick and axe were effectively. Mr. H. W, Locker was President, and Peking has reason to be pleased with the the Committee was composed of Mrs. progress which has been made towards re- fucing the fire danger. Honour to whom Stabb, Mrs, Ede, Mrs. Newall, and bonour is due.
much
2,
Primule 1 Ho Kon Tong; 2, Lady Ho Rose, Chao Po Sien, Violets-1. E. Ormiston; 2, Mrs. Stabb. Verbena-1, Mrs, D, Templeton; 2. Mrs. Makeham
PLANTS IN POTS.
PEAK GARDENS ONLY.
BANKS Hongkong and Shanghais have been booked at 8795 and $790, and close steady with probable buyers at the latter rate.
MARINE INSURANCES.Uons are again toes have also improved, and are now in. firmer with sales at 8975 and 8980. Cen request at $420. Yangtszes and North
business. Chinas are unchanged and without local
FIRE INSURANCES-China in sympathy with the advance in Unions have improved to 163, at which rate business has been booked. Hongkongs are quiet and un changed at $410,
SHIPPING. Douglases under forced sales for the February settlement declined. tem- to a buying quotation of 8129, with every. probability of a higher rate being paid. Indo-Chinas have also been in strong request, and after sales at $135 and 8136
THE "IZ." "GOLD MEDAL.”
TENNIS
THE DOHERTY" TOURNAMENT.”
';'n 'fiu
POSTS, TENNIS NETS.
TENNIS BALLS:
SPALDING'S 1916 CHAMPIONSHIP TENNIS
BALLS.
GOLF CLUB SHAFTS.
CADDY BAGS.
for the Deferred can now be placed at BOXING GLOVES. PUNCHING BALLS.
8137 for cash and full equivalents for- ward. The Preferred has been booked at 8401, and more shares could probably be obtained at this figure, Steamboats have been booked at the reduced quotation of
18, and Star Ferries at $39.
BASEBALL GEAR:
BASEBALLS, BATS. MITTS. ETC.
TENNIS RACKETS RESTRUNG AND REPAIRED.
Outs-Shells have been placed at rates zvarying between 98/6 and 99/- and now close with buyers at the former rate with sellers holding out for better prices, Ural Caspians remain a dull market, and are now on offer at 34/- without leading to business, Langkats have been sold at Ts, 40 and Tis, 40), and finish up with a nominal quotation of Tix 30.
have Bugars REFINERIES-China strengthened and been the medium of business at 8141) and $142 cash, at which latter rate there are buyers, and are also wanted for April and May at equivalent rates Luzona have also hard- ened and have been placed at 940, closing HONGKONG,
Pots palms-1, Mr. M. Edo; 2, Mr. C. w. Wilkinson,
Puts marguerite-1,C. D. Wilkinson; 2, G. A Hastings..
Pots tall nesturtium-1, Sir Robert Ho Tung; 9, Mrs. H. E. Follock
Six pots of annuals,-1, Mrs. Scott; 2, Sir Robert Ho Tang.
Pots of flowering plants-1, C. W. Wit. kingon; 2, Mrs. Newall,
Poty of arums--1, Bir R. Ho Tung; B, CW. Wilkinson.
Cactus dahlin-1, Mra, T. E Pearce, 2.
well Freesia-1, Sir Robert Ho Tung; 2, Mrs, J. Scott Harston, T. E. Pearce,
with buyers at the rate,
MINING. This market remains no lect d, and the following are the latest quotations, viz Raubs 3.30 sellers, and
Kailans and Tronoha 20/- and 27/6 re-
xpectively.
DOCKS. WHARVES AND GODOWNS.-Hong- kong and Whampoa Docks have led to considerable business and after weakness in the early part of the period under re view, strengthened on the pews of $5 dividend being declared for the year 1915, sales of the old issue taking place at 8102) and $103, the closing quotations being 1011 for the old, and $98) for the new, Kowloon Wharves close with a nominal notation of $72 ex dividend of $31. Shanghai Dooks have been sold at Tis: 644 and Ts, 65, and Hongkew Wharves are quoted at The 93 nominal. New Engineer- 2,ings are a quiet market with a nominal
quotation of Tls, 101. •
Geraniums 1. C. D, Wilkinson; 2 Sir Heliotrope-1 C. W. Wilkinson; 2. 3. Robert Ho Tang Scots Harston
Pot marigolds-1, GA Hastings; 2, Mrs. Scott
French marigolds 1. Siy Robert Ho Tung 2, GA Hastings
Maiden-hair ferns-1, Mrs. Shelton; Mrs. Ede.
-Mignonette-1, J. W. Taylor; 2, G. A. Hastings
LANDS. HOTELS AND BUILDINGB-Central Estates have been placed at $100, and more shares are on offer at the rate, Hongkong Hotels have been sold at $112) Hoog kong Lands are inquired for at 8102), with no business to report, and Humphreys
GENERAL EXHIBITS. Busches cut flowers (open to Chinese Messrs. A Nicol (Secretary), W Lmarket gardeners)-1, Che Pun Lim MONGOLIAN PRINCES IN PLEING, Pattanden (Treasurer), W. J Tutcher, P.(Sheung Chun-ruen); 2, name not fur-baye buyers at 261. Kowloon Lands and Group of flowering and foliage plainte nominal quotation of $271 and $87 The monarchist papers hero have dew, Goldring, A. Loefd, L. Gibbe, and nished; 3, Chu Kee (Trimsa t's), West Points are a quiet market with a voted
space to details of Cho Po Sien
The arrangements made 1. Sir Paul Chater; 2, G. M. Shaw, 3, respectively...
COTTON MILLS.-Ewos are wanted at the visit of the Prince of the Taoetsan
Table decoration--1, Mrs. Hill; 2. Mrs, Tis, 140, and Kung Viks at The 131, with Khanate of Outer Mongolia, whose sudi were of the best, and in the afternoon, Hon. Mr. D. Landale.
no shares an offer at the rates. The fol M. Harrington, enco with Yuan Shih. Kai is taken as when there was a large attordance of the
Pots flowering plante, Mrs. M. Ede,lowing quotations are all nominal, viz, guarantee of the sympathy of Outer Mon- general public, no difficulty was experi-
Internationals Tis: 78 Laou Kung Mows golis with the monarchical movement. The
The 71, Shanghai Cottons Tia. 91, Boy Prince is reported to have "bowed thredenced in viewing all the exhibits,
Chees: Tis, 41, and Vangtsepoos Tls. 5.90 Pots annuale-1, Mrs. Kerr; 2, Mrs. MISCELLANEOUS.-Dairy Farms are in
VEGETABLES. Mackie.
During the afternoon and evening the
times and kowtowed (prostrated himself): nine times before the Emperor elect," who, band of the 74th Punjabis (Bandmaster in return, bowed thrice." The Prince was roped in the old Manchu official gar Christina), discoursed pleasing selections, on the lower terrace ments with the Yellow Jacket" which and tea was provided was bestowed upon him by the ex-Manchu of the Gardens. The show will be open Emperor. The audience lasted for two hours Special horses were ordered by the Peking Government, for the use of the Prince and his suite, who were entertained to lunch at the Falace of the President Emperor.
KOWLOON GOLF CLUB. CAPTAIN RITCHIE CUP.
The draw for the Captain Ritchie Cup handicap in connection with the Kowloon Golf Club resulted as followe:
FIRST-ROUND.
Mead and Neilson. Crapnell and "Hamilton, VA
ECOND ROUND....
again to-day
Among those prent of the opening day. were Bir William and Lady Rees Davies, Sir Havilland and Lady de Saumarez, the Hon. Mr. Claud Beyern (Colorja) Secretary), Coinmodore and Mrs. Anstru ther, the Bishop of Victoria and Mrs. Lander, the Hon. Mr. D. Landale, etc
PRIZE-LIST Following is a list of the CUS
Ders:—
FLOWERS.
OPEN TO ALL WHO DO NOT EMPLOY A GABDENER.
OPEN TO ALL EXCEPT PEAK GARDENS AND CHINESE MARKET GARDENERS,
quired for at $20), Green Island Cements at $10.30, Electrics at 8433, Peak Trams (old) at $10, (new) at 85 cents Watsons at 86.85, and Powella at 851. The follow- ing close with & nominal quotation, viz,
Collection of Sir Robert China Borneos $10,35. Providents $9.30,
Ho Tung; G. M.
25 pode French bang1, Hon Mr. D. Landale; 2, Lady Ho Tung
6 beets-1, Lady He Turg; 9. Sir Paul Chater
23 brussels sprouts-1, G. N. Orme; 2, G. M. Shaw,
4 cabbages, Police Inspector Gerrard; 2, J. W. Balles.
4 cauliflowers-1, G, M. Shaw, Bir Paul Chater.
prize-win-cott1. A. Nico; 2. J. W. Bolles.
OPEN TO ALL EXCEPT CHINESE MARKET GALDENERB
12 bunches 1. Lady Ho Tung: 2 Ho
4 heady of celery-1, E. Ormiston; 2. G. M. Shaw.
leeks-1, Bir Pant Chater; 9, Lady Ho Tuog
6 lettuces-1, Bir Paul Chater; 2, G. Shaw
12 onions-1, G, M, Shaw, 2, Lady
Six bunches sweet pos-1, A. Nicol; 2. Tung Mrs. D Templeton Na
Winners of first round to play Bryson. and Wilson; Hyde and Overy v. McLennan Kom Torg an and Bilkstone; May and McKinnon . Pale and Harvey; Jack and Davidson v. Goodwin and Molntosh; Edwards And Stalker v. McKenzie and Knapton, Ro binson and Finch v. Elson and Higby; Green and Braga v. Chungut and M. L Railton; Atkinson and Euston v N. L Railton, and MeLood.
First and second rounds are to be com pleted by March 13th, Second prizes will be given by the Club.
CAPTAIN AND STEIN. CUPE, Following is the draw in the Captain's Cup: Stevens and Robinson; winner to play EJ Edwards; Bryson and Jack; Mclennan and Mead; Elson and May.
The draw in the Stein Cup is
FIRST ROUND,
NL Raiton and May, Stevens and Jack; winner to play Hyde and trapped Mead and Elson; Goodwin and Atkinson; winner to play McLennan and Edwards,
Six roses-1, A; Nicholson. Biz cactus dalias-1. Sir Paul Chater; 2. A. Nicholson
Six carnations or picotees-1, Ho Kom Tong
Six dahlias-, Ho Kom Tong,
Six bunches mignonette-1 Ho Kom Tong 2, A. Nicholson,
Six bunches nasturtium-1, E. Ormiston 2. A. Nicol.
12 pansies, Lady Ho Tung; 2, Sir Paul Chater
Six bunches violets-1, Ho Kem Tong, 2, Mrs. Stabl
Flower sprays and buttonholes-1, Miss V. Scanian; 2, Hon, Mr. D. Landale Hand bouquet in vase-2. Mrs. Haring!
Bouquet of wild flowers--1, "M955 May; 2, E Ormiston.
Ioes $180, Ropes $32, Trams 80, Laundries $33, and Waterboats $15), China Light and Powers remain on offer us 81:70/
MEMO Next Settling Day, March 29th.
4 cabbages-1, C. D. Wilkinson; 2, H. W. Looker.
6 carrots-1, C, D. Wilkinson; 2, C. E..
Buliflower-
4 cauliflower 1. H. W. Looker; 2. C.
H. Beavis.
4 heads of celery-1. H. W. Looker; 2,
Taylor.
6 leeks -1, Sir Robert Ho Tung; 2, H. W. Looker.
Ho8-lettuce -1, Mrs. Wakeman, 2, 0, D.
6parentps-1, Sir Paul Chater; 2. Hon. Mr. D. Landale,
23 pots of peas-1. G. N. Orme; 2, G. M. Shaw.
12 potatoes-1, A. Nicol; 2, Lady Ho Tang
26 radishes-1, E, Ormiston; 2, Sir Raul Chater.
12 tomatoes-1, N. L. Railton; 2, A Nicol
6 turnips-1, E. Ormisson; £, A. Nico VEAK GARDENS ONLY.
Collection of vegatables 1, J. Scott Harston, 2, C, D. Wilkinson,
25 pots of French beans -1, Sir Robert Ho Tung
Mboots 1, 0, D Wilkinson; 2, Sir
Robert Ho Tung,
D.- 115 prussels sproute 1 Sir Robert 10
Tang; 2. C. D. Wilkinson.
Wilkinson
—0 parsnips 1, CEH. Bearis,
15 pods of peas-1, Sir Robert Ho Tung, 2. C. E. H. Boavia
25 radishes 1, Mrs. Wakeman; 2, C. D. Wilkinson,
Gturnips-1, C. D. Wilkinson; 2, Mies J. Looker.
2 vegetables marrows-1, Sir Robert Ho Tung; 2, Mrs, Wakeman,
FRUIT
OPEN TO ALL, Dish of straw berries-1 G. K. Hall Brutton; 2, Hon Mr. D. Landale, “
CHALLENGE CUPS.
"Peak Plants (open)-Sir Paul Chater.
Cut fowers (open) Mr A. Nicholson Pot Plants (Peak)-Mrs, S. Recton. Cut flowers (Peak) Sir Robert Ho Thng
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Fare by Day Blomes
HONGKONG TO CANTON, I
$6.00
10.00
4,00€
8.00
CANTON TO HONGKONG.
SATURDAY, 4 MARCH, 1916.
8.00 am. HONAM... 4.30 pm. KINSHÄN.
8.00, HEUNGSHAN, 10.00 pm. HONAM,
SUNDAY, TH MARCH, 1916.
10.00 p.m. FATEHAN.
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HONGKONG-MACAO LINE
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MACAO EXCURSION TO
SUNDAY, 5TH MARCH, 1916.
The Company's New Biesmahig
"TAISHAN”
Will depart from the Company's WING LOK BEREST WHALF 199 am, and retzzm trom Macso M43 pm.
NB. The Company will also run a Steamer from Mace on Sunday at 7.30 a and from Hongkong at I p.m., from the Company's Wing Lok Street Wharf,
FARES AB USUAL
MACAO-CANTON LINE. 8.6: BUI AN
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