In the man's leggings, which were balky" was taken as evidence that the Korean knew he was breaking the laws of the Colony. In a perfectly frank manner the defendant admitted being to possession of enough opłum to swear by. which was certainly not sufficient to make bla leggings "bulge out". We refrain from further comment on the case, as it must be us transparent na daylight that this foreign mer. chant was no opium smuggler, and it therefore needs wo
no special pleadings in the Interests of
common justice. Mr. Wise merely administered the leter of the inw the hopeless víctim admitted having the oplum without certificate, and that was enough. He was technically guilty and was fined. Mr. Quincey doubtless interpreted correctly and that the Korean also stated the truth there cannot be any shadow of doubt whatever: The law is no respecter of persons, and it has to look carefully after such dangerous criminals as Korean opium mugglers. That is what Pak Cheang Tung bas firmly Implanted in his mind, and he will care- fully explain his experiences in the free British port of Hongkong in ble countrymen when he rets back home.
SHANGHAI PAPER HUNT CLUB.
SATURDAY, 7TH March, 1891.
Stewards--A. O. Schuffenhauer, Esq.; Master, J. Callaway, Esq.; A. Cushny, Jun; Esq; Hart Brck, Esq.; F. S. Perroit, Esq.; C. Vincent Smith, Esq and F. Ayscough, Esq.; Hon. Secretary, A. P. Wood, Esq., Starter.
The first part of the afternoon was very pleasant and was taken advantage of by a good many people, but later on the weather was colder and overcoats were requisitloned by those who viewed. the racing from the top of the Grand Stand,
The races in which the most interest were taken were the steeplechases, nearly everybody on the Grand Stand mounting to the top of the building to view them. During the afternoon, the Town Band under Chev. Vela, played musical selec- Hoos
The following were the events :-- One Mile Rack; sweepstakes of $1.00 each; catch weights over 11st. 1lbs.; winners of any official fist race plbs, extra.” --
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Mr. H. J. H. Tripp's Resolution, 11st, 7lb...... Mr. Tulloch Mr. F. Maħtland Pulpit, fret, 8lb. Mr. Reynell Mr. C.. Indan's Exchange, 1112. 7lb. Mr. Ruff 3 Mr. W. Bullard's Marmalade, 12%. 1lb......
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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 1891.
by bis' owner, maintained his lead to the finish, the second and third ponies, Celu and Lushan, coming in some distance behind him. Toe BEEF STAKES.--Three-Quaters of a Mile A Handicap for heavy weight riders. Eo trance $3.00.
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Mr. H. J. H. Tripp's Resolution, 195lb. Owner 1 Mr. A. Ö. Schuffenbauer's Stalwart, 185lb....
Owners Mr. Jas. Jones' Baby, 180th................Owner 3 Mr. C. F. Woodward's Bandicoote, 193lb...... Mr. F. Mann's Sulpho, 185th... Owner
Mr. Moore o
Mr. O, Middleton's.Lochiel, 185lb......Owner o In this race the ponies carried consider. able weight, and the heaviest rider was the winner, for although Lochiel and Bandicoot took the lead for a short time, they had even. tually to give place to Resolution, a position this pony kept to the finish; Stalwart second, Baby third-close up; Lochiel fourth.-Time : min. 377 sec.
The "SULPHO" CUP-Presented. Value $25. For ni starters at the meeting, Winners excluded. Catch weights over tost. 75. From Grand Stand Jump once round' and fulsh over the same jump. Post: entries. Entrance fees (82) to go to the second pony, Mr. A. O. Schuffenhauer's Black Adder,
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the matter resolving itself into a suit against a British subject or of such a suit arising out of it.
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Judge who has gone through a regular judicial The existence of a Court presided over by e trataing, who can be relied upon to administer justice in accordance with law, has in our opinion , strong tendency to reduce litigation to n minimum, because parties are enabled to obtain advice from their own Counsel as to how a claim or defence will result, without bringing the case. | into Court; and this is an inestimable advantage to à commercial community where a very large and varied business in carried on.
We would beg to print out that as it was found desirable some twenty-six years ago; to establish the Supreme Court, which has since proved itself so heneficial to British Interests in China, it is obvious that it is now much more essential, when those interests have developed to such a great ex ent
I the only object of Her Majesty's Govern- ment is economy, we think that it could be effected
more advantageously and in other ways than by amalgamating the offices of Chief Justice and Consul General, a step which, in our opinion, Is fraught with danger.
In view of the foregoing and without entering. into details with which it is not necessary to burden this memorial: We hereby beg respect. fully to reenid our protest against there proposed changes, and ask you to request that Her Majesty's Government may see fit to reconsider us decision in a matter of such great importance to British trade and British interests in China.
Shanghai, roth March, 1891.
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aborigines from the borders. During their stay they were under the care of Dr. Mačkny, who did everything possible to make things pleasant wearing apparel, tobacco, etc., were given to for them. Lots of presents in tke, shape' of them, in the acceptance of walch they were not over-demonstrative; in fact when a thing was given to them, their delight. did not manifest liseif by their breaking into thanks to the donor, but in shewing their acquisitions to their com panions. Their features did not betray any of the ferocity one would expect from savages; they appeared more like overgrown children, full of life and laughter. Several of them werg txtooed; the men not so much, One or two of the women had a band, one-and-a-half to two inches brond, tatooed" from the ears over each cheek and meeting across the mouth. The practice isEMPIRE PALE ALE.. however, I believe, dying out, being but slightly indulged in at the present time. Sme of the males were of robust physique, and the females were not wanting in this respect, the younger. ones especially. They are tenible beggars and betray no ignorance of the almighty dollar, making their requests for ane with the thomb and forefinger joined together, and feeling your pockets lest you should misunderstand.
The have a sort of dance, performed in a circle, which they commence with a jump and
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no musict Mirrors, 1 fest me, have filed HONGKONG · TRADING most of their heads with vanity, as an a first sight of them on board the steamship Hailong. there was some difficulty in getting the females away from the mirrors. They all left for their homes after a stay of about three days.
The Telegraph steamer Mecheu is at Kelung There are no steamers in port at present;
tionally fine and warm, but we cannot expect en route for Shanghai The weather is excep-
that it will last for any length of time,
COLONIAL HOUSE, 4, Queen's Road, Corner of Duddell Street, Hongkong, 12th March, 1891.
A billiard club was opened in Hobe at the beginning of the year, and is being well support-
bere-Shanghai Mercury.
HANGCHOW.
rost. gib.......... .........Mr. Renny Mr. C. G. Dayles1 Lushan, rost. gib.............
Mr. Tulloch 2 Mr. C. Inchbald's Holdsworth, 11st: 3lb.......
Mr. Read 3 Mr. Vyryan's Pipeclay, rost, raib.......Mr. Ruff o Mr. Macgregor's remarks in support of the Mr. F. Souter's Genry, rast. 7 b..........................Owner o
protest are worthy of reproduction. He said: Mr. S. Reynell's Perseverance, 1 rst.7lb..Owner e There has been a universal feeling present in Mr. Maitland's Sky Pilot, rast. 7lb
the community that the changes which were Mr. Crawford o
rumoured as about to take place, deserve some Mr. F. F. Ferris' Likelihood, rost, olb...................... a notice and protest. A few members of the com- Mr. McCarthy o munity met informally and incidentally at the Black Adder led from the start in this steeple-Club, and a small committee, if I may call themed, supplying as it does a place for recreation to chase, and was not passed by any of the panies 85, were asked to undertake the duty of drawing the residents and officers of steamers trading among whom there were considerable changes up this petition which is in your hands. The in relative poskions. Gerry and Sky Pilot feeling which is expressed in the petition and failed to negotiate one of the jumps but Lushan remonstrance is, I believe, universa). The newa and Holdsworth stuck' as close as they could came upon the community as an entire surprise, to the leader, and it was a good neck-and-neck and people were loath to believe that a step so struggle between them for second place. Lushan retrograde in character and with possibilities of was second and Holdsworth third.
mischief so inherent, should become more than a rumour. “We are well assured, however, that there is every intention of carrying it into effect ; and late in the day as it may be, it becomes us to record our emphatic protest against a change which we believe to be most inimical not only to the interests of persons actually resident here but ......Mr. A scough 3 nlse to the progressive development of British relations „with". China ́ ́(\pplause). If the separate and Independent establishment of supreme judicial and consular functions were. Redeemed necessary and proper in 1865, it is surely .......Mr. Edhiad o much more so now, when there is a largely increased population here and a trade in this port alone which, according to late Customs returns, represents a gross annual value of 150 millions af taels, or 37 millions sterling, while shipping.enters this port to the extent of 3 millions of tons annually, of which more than 7 million lons are under the British Hyg. (applause). I say that in view of the varying interests concerned and which ailse out of the social and business life inseparable from the conduct of such a trade, any retrograde step such as is contemplated is most injurious. (applause). I should also allude to the question
BARE BACK RACK-Entiles ($1.00) will close on the ground-Three-quarters of a mile, Surcingles allowed. Catch weights, Black Diver, ...
Mr. Renny 1 Seashore,
.......Mr. Dallas 2
Titelah, ...................... Encbanter, Testotum,.....om Mr. Ayscough o į Tantivy, ............. Mr. R. C. Renny's Black Diver, 11st. 71b. Owner oKingcraft," Mr. C. F..Woodward's Bandicoot, irst, ylb....
Mr. Midwood o ] Mr. Hart Buck's Vintage, zręt, yib. Mr. Ramsey o Mr. F. F. Ferris's Likelihood, 12st, olb. Owner o Mr. R. de Malherbe's Skylark, 11st, glb, Owner Mr. Geo. Dallas's Maloja, idst, olb......Owner Mr. Thos, Kingsmill's Malbrouck, frat, ylb...
Mr. McCarthy
...Mr. Tullock o
.....Mr. Midood o
„Mr. Whitfield o
p.......... Violent, ** Palpit, ........................
Nine started in this race, and the riders had to mount on the course without ald. Eight al them did so easily. but the ninth had some difficulty. There was a false start, and two of the ponies, Testatum" and "Kingcraft, went Dearly round the course before they could be stopped, and had then the chance of winning against comparatively fresh ponies. When the fag foll, Black Diver took the lend which he kept to the finish and won easily. Seashore second, Fitelah bird, the others came talling In,—Time, 1min,'35 a-5 sec,
Out of fourteen entries, eleven ponies faced the starter and after a little trouble they were induced to go away with some degree of unanimity, but Maials was to the fore, though Resoluen pushed ahead and disputed places with the leader at the Monument, and having | gained the lead kent it aff along to the finish. Maloja having lost heart was passed by Pulpit, Exchange, Black, Diver and, some of the ather ponies. Time a min. 10 sec.
The CLUB CUP; value $50, added to half of the entrance fers of $3.00 each ; the other half of the entrance feet to go to the second pony, Twice round the Steeplechase course. Catch
weights over . Winners of the Grand
Nailonat ralbs, extra.
Mr. O. Middleton's Kingcraft, 121t. olb.........
Mr. Read Mr. Midwood's Irkdale, rist. th......Owner a Mr. A. O. Schuffenhauer's Black Adder, fist. Mr. D. W. Crawford's Ventare, 11st, alb........
THE PROPOSED JUDICIAL AND CONSULAR CHANGES AT
SHANGHAI
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Atalargely attended and thoroughly represen- tative meeting of British residents held at the Shanghai Club on March "roth Mr. Joba Macgregor, of Messrs, Jardine, Matheson & Co. in the chair, it was animously decided that the following petition and protest against the proposed changes in the Judicial and Consular Mr. Renny 3ervices at Shanghai be forwarded to the British Minister at Peking, the Secretary of State for Owner & Foreign Affairs, and the principal Chambers Mr. H. Edblad's Violent, 11st. 61b.......Owner of Commerce in great Britain, and that a Mr. S. Reynell's Perseverance, 11st, Gib. Owner o summary be sent by wire to the China Associa
All the ponies entered were started, and the tion in London :- first fump was taken by Itkdale, followed closely by Black Adder, and at the jump before the Grand Stand was reached Venture refused, and while negotiating the next one in front of the Grand Stand, Irkdale fell and threw his rider. over his head, thus allowing the rear ponies to pass him, and Kingcraft to lead. Irkdale's rider having remounted, proceeded, and had the good luck to pass all the pantes la succession except Kingcraft. Black Adder, was third, Ventura fourth.
HONORARY MEMBERS' Cur; value $15, added to a Sweepstakes of $3.00 each catch weights over 11st.; winners of any oficial fat race 71b, extra ; riders who have won any official face to carry 5lb. extra; penaldes accumula tive. Two miles.
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To Sir John Walsham, Bart.,
Her Majesty's Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary and Chief Superla tendent of British Tradé in China.
The Petition and protest of the undersigned: Wo the undersigned, British subjects resident at Shanghai, have the honour to address you on the subject of changes about to be made in the system of Her Majesty's Judicial Establishment. and Consular Service In China.
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(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT,)
February 28th. The month of February will be remembered as giving us a succession of beautiful days from. the first to the last with hardly an unpleasant exception. It was not only a plessure but a great boon to the Chinese to have good weather their New Year season, as it is a time.
first in running, after debtors and running away from creditors, then fa going around calling and having a good time with their fine clothes on. All that is in the past now and the ordinary routine of business and the humdrum of ordinary life have begun again.
requiring them to be out of doors a great dent,
On the 23rd inst, we heard distinct claps of thunder. On the 26th there was a large fire and one that will be memorable, from the fact that the Drum Tower was burned. This tower stands near the central part of the city and many good business houses were destroyed. The people, however, are more impressed with the barning of the tower than all the houses, because they imagine that it portends calamity. Another name of the tower indicates that it resists the tide from the sex, and its destruction weakens the defences of the city against the ravages of the great tidal wave that rushes up the river twice a day the rear round. The people, however, speak of this calamity as an omen of revolution, change of the drnatis, etc. Ther cite the fact that in the 27th year of Tao Kwang the tower was burned, and two years later the rebels appeared in Kuangtung 1 Similar results may be expected now. The city officials decided promptly to rebuild it, and the contracts have already been let out for 5,000 taels.-N. C. Daily News.
SCOTT'S Emulsion of Pure Cod Liver Oill with Hypophosphites acts both as food and medicine. It not only gives flesh and strength by virtue of its own nutritious properties, but creates an appetite for food that builds up the wasted body. Read the following:-" Scoti's Emulsion is in my opinion an excellent and valuable compound, I have given it to consumptive patients and have been delighted with the results obtained. its pleasant to the taste and can be borne by the most sensitive stomach, E. A. RODWAY, M.D., Butter-Kaowle, Darlington. Any Chemist can supply It.-A. S. Watson & Co. (Ltd.), agents in Hongkong and China.-[Advt.
CHINA COAST METEOROLOGICAL
REGISTER.
13th March, 1891.—At 4 p.m.
STATION.
of our municipal life and Institutions, in connec tion with which questions of delicacy often arise calling for the exercise of careful handling it friction is to be avoided, and in which the intervention of H.B M.'s Consul-General is con- stantly availed of. It may be said that for these diplomatic functions we bare a Minister at Peking; but, good Heavens, what is likely to be the result (laughter and applause). The absence of any response from that quarter to representations from Shanghai is already too well known. As stated in the petition, we want a man on the spot, of influential and independent position, as H.B.M.'s Consul-General, who from special training and experience has a knowledge of Chinese diplomacy (Hear, bear). The Minister is.1,non miles away from us, and for three months of the year he is practically isolated by ice. (A laugh), If, as is stated in the peittion, economy is the object that is aimed at, I conceive that the object might be attained without inflicting upon us the injury which is soon to be done. Many schemes have been talked of and many suggestions have been made. I have beard one or two valuable suggestions—one a as to how the independence of the judicial and particularly valuable suggestion or seifen of them consular functions could be maintained with. out in any way impairing their efficiency, wblic arriving at some economy. It is not, however, I conceive, the, business of this meeting to to the British Government or the suggest that Her Majesty's Government contemplates that they have received advice upon such a We find it is stated in newspapers published here Treasury any details. I have no doubt whatever amalgamating the Office of Chief Justice of Her subject from those well able to give them advice. Britannic Majesty's Supreme Court for Chinx It appears, however, that they have elected to and Japan with that of Her Majesty's Consul stand by that which they have themselves General at Shanghal; and creating an Office of evolved out of their inner consciousness. In that Consul to be amalgamated with that of Assistant remarkable pronouncement made the other day Mr. A. O. Schuffenhauer's Stalwart, stat, sib. Judge of Her Majesty's Court; and we view with by the Chancellor of the Exchequer at Leeds, he Mr. Renny alarm auch changes as these, or any changes used the following words in connection with the Mr. A. O. Schuffenhauer's Vindicator, fist. lb. which may hamper the influential and indepea: subject of economy: "I look upon it as more Mr. Mildwood zdest position which Her Majesty's Consu! Important to put the currency in a safe and Mr. Geo. Dallas's Seashore, #1st. 6lb...Owner 3 General has hitherto held in advocating and Mr. Cushny, Jars.'s Millionaire, 1st, 31b......
sound position than gala for the Exchequer a protecting our rights by the means of representa certain number of hundreds of thousands of Hongkon Mr. Coutts e ions to the Chinese Authorites. Mr. C. F. Woodward's Wallaby, rrst, gib......
pounds." I say, let them apply the same Our position here is an exceptional one. We principle to the development of trade Mr. Edblad o have local Municip 1.Government constituted China (applause)
In Mr. Jas. Jones's Baby, rist. glb......Mr. Read under the Land Regulations for the Foreign be effected is infinitesimal 1 believe it The saving which may Mr. F. Ayscough's Flíelsh, rist, olb.................... Settlements North of the Yang-king-pang, while
Mr. Tulloch we live and have our warehouses upon land which is proposed, but, saving or not, I' could be effected in other ways than that. Mr. Thos. Kingemili's Malbrouck, Irst. 1ib... bed under the Chinese Government, and our bold, and I am sure this meeting will agree with
Mr. McCarthy o ships and merchandise in transit, are subject Of the ten ponies entered, sight stasted and to Customs regulations made by the Chinese me, that British trade with China is of much
greater importance than the paltry saving that they got away well together, but Millionaire Government, and which it claims to be enforce sought to be effected (Heat, hear). In Issuing soon took the lead, though Malbrouck quickly able by its Officials solely, while we are governed and giving effect to and sending this protest collared him and maintained his lead till the by Belilah Law. past the Grand Staud, the other poales coming In consequence of this anomalous state of we aim at an disrespect and no discourtesy to sure you are all at one with me in saying that up in a busch some distance behind him, affairs questions between British subjects and Before reaching the Leongel Gate his luck the Chinese Authorities frequently arise Mr. Justice Hansen, who is the Chief Justice deserted him, and he fell back, so that Seashore many cases it is found that the Chinese Courts meat of us he is known as a personal friend, of designate and Consul-General at Shanghal. To war enabled to take front place, but this pony before which, under treaty, we have to bring whom we know nothing but what is good, and was next passed by Stalwart and Vindicator, ↑ our sulta are not vested, with sufficient power to
whom we can all appreciate as a friend. but And they came to first in the order samed, entertain our claims.
there are principles anderlying this question Seashore third. Time 4 min. 35 985.
which I conceive it to be our duty to face and to The CONSOLATION STEEPLECHASE, YAINS $25;
With these remarks-and I apologise for taking make our protest notwithstanding Individuals. added to a Sweepstakes of $3.00 each!
up your time so long, because 1. believe the previous winners of a Hunt or Steeplechase Prize excluded; esich weights over zast.; half
petition and remonstrance embodies everything - Ca St. Jun......
Mala entrance fees to second pony. From Widow's Monument ançe round and in. Mr. P. A. Crosthwaithe's Careless, 11st, rolb,
Owner
necessary to be said-I move
Under these circumstancov, as Her Majesty's emergency, on account of its distance from Legation is practically inaccessible in exses of Shanghai, the Consul General is our only resort, and hitherto has by negotiation, obtained for British subjecte protection and recognition of that is practicing adopt the petition and protest just claims, which must practically have been abandoned but for the existence of this mode of fast read" (applause),
"That
this meeting procedure.
The proposal was seconded by Mr. John Walter, The influence exercisable by the Consul local manager of the Hongkong and Shanghal Mr. E. S, Perrott's Cafu, 11st. olb...Owner a General depends in great measure upon his Bank, and warmly supported by Mr. C. J. Holli Mr. C. G. Davies' Lushan, Erst, olb,
Occupying bigb and independent position day (Mesars, Holliday, Wise & Co.), Mr. Howle Mr. Talloch 3 coupled with long experience in dealing with (Messri Tarnhull, Howls & Co.), Mr. R. W. Mr. F, Maitland's Sky Pilot, azt, dib
Chinese Officials. Mr. Crawford o In case the Offices of Chief Justice and Mr. W. V. Drummand, barrister-at-law, Mr. Little, Editor of the North-China Daily "News, Mr. C. Jordan's Exchange 11st, olb, Mr. Ruff o Consul General
ure joined into one, and of an Mr. Geo. Dallas's Seasen, 1st. 71b...Owner of appointment being conferred an any other than a Ki E. Wainwright, solicitos, and Mr. T. W.
Kingsmill, C.E. member of Her Majesty's Consular service, it is In concluding the business the Chaiman sald Mr. F. Soater's Gerry, 118t. Ofb." AYECOERA O Shuiches that the Consul General will not baya he had never seen a larger and more representa- Owner of the experience above referred to while the tive meeting upon any public question in Mr. C. Inchbald's Holdsworth, sert, 3lb... Consal will be a subordinate Officer, agalṇat Shanghai.
Mr. Read o whose views the Chinese can always claim to appeal to the Consul General, and whose office Mr. Midwood o will consequently carry no weight in their. Ten out of a dozen entrants tried conclusions | estimation.
"Mr. "Vyryan's" Pipeclay, 121t.
Mr. J. Callaway's Tantivy, x1lb. olb.........
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Today's Advertisements.
THE HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY, LIMITED.
REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS
To be presented at the Ordinary Meeting of Shareholders, to be held at the COMPANY'S HOTEL,
At Half-past 3 o'clock p.m.,
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On
TUESDAY, the 17th March, 1891.
In accordance with Section 53 of the Articles of Association, the Directors have now to submit" to you their Half-yearly Report for the six months ending 31st December, 1890.
BUSINESS.
The past half-year has been 'duil for Hotel business, but as our nett earnings are almost identical with those of the corresponding half- year of 1899, the Directors hope that the result may be considered satisfactory.
PROPERTY.
The Premises occupied have been kept in a good state of repair during the past six months and the erection of the New North Wing is progressing satisfactorily.
SUDDIVISION OF SHARES AND INCREASE - OF.CAPITAL.
At Extraordinary Meetings held on the roth January and 5th February last, special resolu tions were passed and confirmed to subdivide. the Company's $100 shares into shares of $50 each, and to increase the Capital of the Company by $300,000 by the issue of 6,000 new shares of $50 each at 23 per cent, premium, to be offered to the present Shareholders, one half of said new capital and premium being payable on 31st necessary to call up the balance, at least not for Instant'; and the Directors do not think it will be some very considerable time.
DEBENTURES.
On 9th instant 200 of the Company's Deben- tures, representing the sum of $100,000, were, drawa, and are repayable on 19th proximă.
PROFIT AND LOSS.
Liabilities:
LTD.
(368
Paid-up Capital on 3,000 Shares...$300,000,00 Hangkong Hotel Co. Limited, 800
(6 per cent), Debentures of $500
Sundry-Creditors
Unpaid Dividend
Profit brought forward
**** 400,000 00
114,993.9
224.00
from last account...$ 3.477.10
Profit for the half-year ending 31 Dec., 18go
7,930,20
*12,397.30 $826,615.22
PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT.
For the 6 Months to 31st December, 1890,
To Taxes..................
208.34
#
Directors' and Auditors' fees.....
1,150.00
Salaries...........
610.00
398.64
7.772.49
Fire Insurance.. Interest
Extraordinary Expenses-
For Legalexpenses paid
to Johnson, Stokes
"and Master, in the
suit Chater and others.
v. Hotel Co.....$ 2,688.44
ta
L
164.5G
,, Remuneration
Tulloch & Co., Lou- don, for servides ren- dered to the Company .. Opening Arches, &c. on Gate's old Store for Kuhn & Co. and Architect's commis. sion for superlatend- log samenen Sundry repake lo
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new Office and old Bar, &c.
Expenses and Pas sage money from London of. Hotel clerk, Mr. Charles Mundy........
Less a claim received
$43.00
171.20
323-77
$ 3.990.97
50.00 -$3,940.97.
7,920.20
$ 22,000.54
The accounts for the past half-year, after de- To Balance. ducting Interest, Fire Insurance, and Taxes, and making provision for bad and doubtful debis, show a profit of $7,920.20, to which has to be added the sum of $347710 brought By Nett Earnings of Hotel..................$ 21,653.04 forward from last account, making available $11,397.30, which the Directors, with the sanc tion of the Shareholders, propose to deal with as follows To pay a Dividend of $3 per share
of $ICO
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$9,000.00 To carry forward to new account....... 2.397.30
DIRECTORS.
$11,397.30
,,Bonus abd Dividends from local
Offices...............
Hongkong, 9th March, 1891,
347.50
$12,000.54
R. LYALL, Secretary.
We have compared the above Statement with the Books and Vouchers of the Company, and have found the same to be in accordance
Mr. D. McCulloch and Mr. Ho Tung retire by therewith. irotation, but are eligible for re-election.
AUDIT.
JAMES H. COX. Auditors. H. T. S. GREEN, J
PUBLIC AUCTION
Chairman.THE Undersigned has received instructions from H.M. Naval Storekeeper to Sell by Public Auction, on
J. H. Cox and H. T. S. Green.
The accounts have been audited by Mercro.
D. MCCULLOCH,
Hongkong, 18th March, 1891.
BALANCE SHEET; 31st DECEMBER, 1890. Assetz
Hotel Property on Mavine Lot No.
and on the Remaining portion of Marine Lot No. 3 as, per last Report....$305,000.00 Amonnt transferred from * the Remaining portion
of Marine Lot No. 7 annexed to this Pro- perty, on the North Wing
..$155,284-42
460,284,53 ·| Since added......... 170.00
460,454-43 Furniture Account, as per
Wind
last Report ................... $40,159.43 Transferred from the New
Furálture for New Wing 20,081.67
60,241.10
53.00.
1,485.17
of
Marine Lot No. 7, as per
Deduct amounttransferred
фор
weather overcast, cold and rather dry, and at 10.410,16.)
„The baromater Is falling, Gradiente steep for north-east winds,
Baromatarradacad to level of the nas in lachan, tenths and hundrediks. Temperature in tha shada, in čagram, Tab- rebelt-Humidify in paconntags, of saturation, the hamidky of all mounted with salience belag 190, ambliscilan of the wind a two polnis., g.-Fares of the wind sacording to Beaufort scala.
Honda Sesta of she weather. Blue sky, ✔ Detached ƒ Fog, a Glancy, & Han, / Lightning, #Orucist, Pandag showeri, z Eganly, r Balay know, i Thunder, Virbilty, = Den w9). *=Rain in inchen, souths and hundendible...
W. Dossac, Hongkong Observatory, 14th March, 1895. -
HONGKONG Temperature,
Bạn (From Manna, Gos, Walcones & Cals. Registar.
To-day,
Since added...$1,538.17
Lois £
clalos
received
Remaining portion
last Report ........................$321,597.17
to Hotel Property as
above `........................a 155,384.42--
$166,306,77
Since added........ 18,371.91
Share Account, as per last Report...m Since added.......
MONDAY,
the 23rd March, 1891, at Noon, at H.M. Naval Yard, SUNDRY NAVAL AND VICTUALLING CONDEMNED STORES,
Comprising:-
OLD IRON, PAPER STUFF. CHAIN CARLE, HOSES, CANVAS RAGS. METAL TUBES, PROVISIONS, CLOTHING, and IMPLEMENTS,
& C
TERMS OF SALL-Ąƒ customary,
&c.
J. M. ARMSTRONG,
Govt. Auctioneer. Hongkong, 14th March, 1891.
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OCCIDENTAL AND ORIENTAL STEAM.
SHIP COMPANY.
NOTICE.
CONSIGNEES of CARGO: per Steamship
"GAELIC."
The above Steamer having aired, Consignces of Cargo are hereby requested to send in their Bill of Lading for Countersignatare, and to take 61,726.27. Immediate delivery of their Goods from along
side.
Cargo impeding the discharge of the Vessel will be landed and stored at Consignees' risk and expense.
C. D. HARMAN,
Agent.
Hongkong, 14th March, 1841.
DOUGLAS STEAM-SHIP COMPANY,
184.578.68 1.508.75
THE
LIMITED,
FOR SWATOW, AMOY, & TAMSUL
HE Company's Steamship
"FOKIEN,*
$5.470-19 $,000.00
***** 16,479.19. Security Account, Hongkong and
Shanghal Bank, as per last Report, 32.500.00 Captain Davis, will be despatched for the Sundry Debtors. 20,378.49 above Ports on TUESDAY, the syth instant, Stock of Wines and Provisions 19,074.90 at Daylight, Licences attaching to 1891.immune 548.34 For Freight or Passags, apply to Stears Launch, as per Last Report
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. Contingency Account, as per last
General Managus. Hongkong, 14th March, 1891.
[489 Praya Reclamation, as për
last Report$ 5,570.00
Since added..........
334.20
Furniture for the Remaining portion
3,000,00
3,944-75
5.904.20
of Marine Lot Na Jinmiramitar 16,517.23
8826,615.22
TO BOARDERS.
FIRST-CLASS BOARD; permanent boarders
preferred,
Apply to
Mas. CARROLL Hongkong, 14th March, sigui
No. 7, Caine Road/