twenty-seven years the procedura auder the English Judicature Acts has developed into a system far in advance of anything previously existing. The rules and orders regulating that procedure have not been brought into force in the Colony hitherto, and thus in certain respects the procedure in Hongkong has not kept pace with the more modern improvements in the Mother Country. The Hongkong Cods of 1873 was founded mainly upon the rules of the Supreme Court for China and Japan passed in 1865, and it also embodied parts of the Indian Code of Civil Procedure then in force, As well as some few sections of the Indian Evidence Acts and the English Common Law Procedure Acts. But since its enact ment, the Indian Gode of 1883 has been pass ed as well as the 1883 rules of the Supreme Court of England. The framers of the Code now before the Council, while basing their work upon the Hongkong Code of 1873, have, accord- ingly, had the advantage of being able to make full use of the more modern materials that placed at their disposal, and the result is that the procedure in Hongkong has been brought up to the requirements of the greatly developed commerce of this Colony. Looking back upon the progress of Civil Procedure in England during the nineteenth century, it might fairly be said that the first quarter of that century was n period of stagnation. The stately figure of Lord Chancellor Eldon blocked the way. The
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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1901.
LIMITED.
The following is the report of the Directors to the tenth ordinary annual meeting of shate holders to be held at the offices of the Bank, Victoria Buildings, Hongkong, on Saturday, 9th March, Igof, at noon s To the shareholders, -
The fine was paid
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DIG INCOME BY SANITARY FROSECUTION. Inspector Breil brought a budget of sum monses up this morning and a whole host of Chinese were fined.
The amount of $355 was paid in small fines for permitting illegal cubicles to exist in the houses, and for failing to provide an open space in the rear of his house one man was fined $10. These summouses occupied the attention of Mr. Kemp for a considerabile time - this morn-
In the first round Mills got a few blows in, | THE NATIONAL BANK OF CHINA, but towards time the American hit Mili's body till he was nearly on the ropes. The English- man "set the claret running," however, by a tremendous blow with his left. Next round Mills was in a bad way and Howe did all the hitting Mills was winded to start the next round and Howe got home again with his right on Mill's body. Milla punished Howe a little but was showing signs of fatigue. The fifth round, Mills drove two blows home, the Ame rican all the time watching for an opening, Howe was doing much as he liked and Mills was getting knocked about. In the sixth round, Mills looked in better trim to start, but the American was fresh and Mills was in a bad way at time. Howe won in the seventh round. He hit Mills several times and completely knocked the "puff" out of him, Milla was floored several times and could only stand with difficulty. Eventually he was lying across the rapes and dropped. He lay at full length till after time was called. Milla was lifted into his chair and then assisted out of the ring.
The National Bank of China, Limited. Gentlemen, The, directors have now tha pleasure to submit to you the accounts and balance sheet for the year ending 31st Decemning. ber, 1900.
The event of the evening then came. Con Sheenan, of . M. Naval Yard, boxed Mike Collins, of San Francisco, for the heavy-weight championship of the Colony. It was a 20 round contest. Mr. J. H. Downs was referee.
Flint, of Thomas Grill Roans, challenged the Winner.
First Round Both were extremely cautious and a clinch occupied some seconds. Collins made the first hit, but a clinch was the only result. Sheenan got the first blow in on Collins body, with his right.
Second round-Sheenan drove home on his opponent's wind and one in the face.
Third round:-Both received blows over the heart, but to no efect.
Fourth roundSheenan crashed home with his right on Collins' left ribs and Collins got two in the Englishman's face.
second quarter miell be described as the period of preparation. It was then that the eloquence of Lord Brougham at last succeeded in impress inguport Parliament the necessity of appointing Röval Gómmissions; and the reports of these Commissions paved the way for reforms destined to sween into oblivion may of the obscure technicalities and heartrending delays of the ponderous machinery of the then existing law. The third quarter saw the actual commencement of these reforms, embodied, for instance, in the three Common Law Procedure Acts of 1854 and The fifth round gave Sheena the victory, 1860, the Chancery Procedure Act of 1852, and He held the advantage most of the time, though the Chancery Orders of 1860. It was not they were well matched. Sheenan sent two however, till the last quarter of the century hard blows in quick succession on Collin's that the procedure of the different Courts was body, and then received a tap in the right place. ac once simplified and welded into one har. Then with a quick feint, with the left Sheenan monious whole. The Judicature Act 1873, did got several blows in. Collins was hit on the not come into operation till the 1st Novem- body and face in succession and was on ber, 1875. By its provisions, the yanons Courts, the ropes. He was not done by any means, such as the Exchequer, Cominon Pleas, Queen's and Sheenan received a hard blow in the face Bench, Chancery, Probate, Divorce and Ad- from Collin's left. They were sparring close mirty, were fused together into one High together when time was called, with Sheenan Court of Justice, and the amalgamation of the in the corner of the ring but still holding the procedure of the different divisions was greatly advantage. Then a surprise was created by facilitated. Thus, by selecting the most suit-Collins, about two seconds after time, striking able of the diverse regulations from the various Sheenan in the face with each glove in quick system, it became possible in England to evolve succession. Of course there were loud cries of the excellent code of Civil Procedure known as "foul," and Sheepan was declared the winner. the Rules of the Supreme Court, 1883. These are the rules now in force in the Mother Country. This is the source from which much of the new matter in the Code, now before the Council, has been drawn; and I think you will agree with me that it is very desirable that Hongkong should follow the lead of England in these respects.
The Colonial Secretary, in seconding said--- I am sure all members of this Council will en- dorse the remarks of the Attorney-General when he says that the Chief Justice (Sir John Carrington) and the Commitice have worked hard on the Bill, which is one with which the welfare of the Colony is most intimately con- nected. (Applause.)
On the motion of the Attorney-General, seconded by the Colonial Secretary, the Bill was referred to the Law Committee.
CIVIL PROCEDURE.
The Autoracy-General moved the second reading of the Bill entitled an Ordinance to repeal various statules relating to civil proce- dure or matters connected therewith. He said: -The object of this Bill is to repeal the enact- ments which will be superseded by the Code of Civil Procedure and in part also by the Trustee Ordinance, 1901.
The Colonial Secretary seconded, and the motion was carried.
Or the motion of the Attorney-General, seconded by the Colonial Secretary, the Bill was referred to the Law Committes.
The Council then adjourned till next Wednes. day,
THE FINANCE COMMITTEE. Immediately after the Council meeting a meeting of the Finance Committee was held, the Colonial Secretary presiding. The follow ing minutes were submitted and passed.
The Governor recommends the Council to re-rote the sum of $rho in aid of the vote "Go- vernment Medical Scholarship." The Chairman said Government gave $40 2 year, and as there were three students, that meant 5120 a year. This sum had been voted last year, but had not been paid, and it was now necessary to re-vote the money to allow of its being paid this year, The Governor recommends the Council to re-vote the sum of $5,829 8z to cover the cost of construction ($4,875) and chartering of steam- launches ($)54.82) for the use of the New Ter- ritory. The Chairman said it was necessary to charter launches while new launches were being built for the use of the New Territory. This money also had been voted last year, but not paid.
This was all the business.
BOXING,
CHAMPIONSHIPS OF THE COLONY.
Last night there was a large attendance at the Theatre Royal, to witness the boxing con test got up by Mr. J. II. Downs. Several well- known men were down to box, and lovers of the art were promised a good evening's show.
Mr. C. Klinck acted as "master of cere monics" and Mr. R. Love and Mr. W. Farmer were the timekeepers.
The first item on the programme was an ex- Bibition spar between Privates Watkins and Morris. They boxed four rounds in good style and made a suitable start to the evening's display.
Next was a contest for the lightweight championship of the Colony between H. Pickett, of U. S. S. Albany, and C. Morgan, of H. M. S Brisk, the winner to receive $100 and the loser. $25. Bide bets of $200 were attached,
Mr. Downs was refères, the contest consisting of ten two-minute rounds.
E. Wilmot, of H.M.S. Undaunted challenged the winner.
In the first round of the contest heary blows were exchanged and, as time was called, Morgan alipped to the ground. Both were very cautious, but Pickett got one or two in on Morgan's body. The American was on the ropes how- ever, when time was again called. The third- round opened with Morgan slipping to the ground and Pickett doing the same in standing over his man. After again slipping, Morgan was knocked down, but rose again, only to be knocked on to the rapes once more, where he went to the ground. The American got seɣeral blows in with his right on Morgan'sfrihs and the latter was down several times, and only rose with difficulty within the time. Ja, the fourth round the Englishman was knocked down again and failed to get up, the American being fairly fresh all through.
Then, after an interval, n contest for silver keup and side bets took place between Howe of U.S.S. Albany, and Mills, of 11.M.S. Centurion, #WArmstrong, H.M.S. Centurian, challenged
the winner or any other man in the Colony, to
- bax at Harmston's Circus. The winner was to. #receive $750 and the loser Sago, m
It was unfortunate that the American either did not hear "time" called, or lost his head in his endeavours to hit Sheenan, but he lost the contest, game to the end.
Both boxed wall and there was not much to choose between them, bu: it is admitted by most that Sheenan was the belter man and would probably have won in any case.
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FOOTBALL.
CHALLENGE SHIELD, COMPETITION.,
Another tie in the second round of the Challenge Shield Competition was played of at the Happy Valley on Wednesday afternoon, when "H" Company of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers defeated "A" Company of the same regiment by 3 goals to r.
This is the second victory by "H" Company in the Competition, and if they go on at this rate, they stand a chance, and a good one, for the shield.
II.K. A.F.C. V. 38th SOUTHERN CO., R.A. Saturday, 9th February, 1901. Goal-Von der Pforton.
Barks--W. H. Russell, H. Pinckney.
† Backs-W. H. Howard, J. W. C. Bonnar,
S. L, Jenkins.
Forwards-Lt. Clapham, R.G.T. Captain Tullock, R., }, F. Noble, J. E. Lee, A. R. Lowes
INSANITARY BALLADS.
[BY OUR INSANE CONTRIBUTOR.} No. II.
THE HUNTING OF THE SWAMP.
In the Land of rotten granite, rocks And misnamed fragrant streams, Where babies babble of the plague Which haunts them in their dreams, Where any mighly mudhuts tower: Towards the empyrean blue There dwelt two many lettered men Well known to me and you One, known 29 A.P. C. M.Q., Well skilled in all diseases On auf which he'll lecture
Or would write a host of theses; The other, D.W.]”,
A mangwell versed in drains,
In building fancy bridges up
To crumble in the rains.
The ruler of the granite rocks,
Sent these two learned man,
To go in search of swampy land-—-—-—-—---
They started out at ten.
And sought till four, the hour when they' Were used to go to rest.
But not a swamp could they produce→→→ They say they sought with zest.
But those who said the swamp was there Had much to say upon it.
Said "none so blind as those who won't See swamps, depend upon it, These many lettered gentlemen,
Did not know where to look,
Or else perhaps they found a swamp, But thought it was a brooi.”
And lots of other things were said; But these I'll not repeat, Words-spoken at a meeting can't Be shouted in the street; For men may grow hot headed When they're told a thing they've seen. Is not where they have said its
Can't be, and has not been,
Now my idea about it is,
These very learned men, Who tinish work at four o'clock
And start again at ten,*
Had no idea of what was meant By swamp, or bog, or inarsh,. And thus we should not judge them," In case we might be harsh.
I've looked up Mr. Webster and
find he says a swamp
Is spongy, soft, wat, marshy ground,
On which one.cannot romp Without endangering one's clothes And picking up some dirt, Praps A.P.C.M.O, or friend, Was wearing his best shirt.
If that ware so quickly see
That neither one could go
To any spot the cictionary
Might describe as low,
So I'd suggest, wllen next we want Reports on marshy land, c
Just send a coolie down to look,
A President's too grand
:
The gross profits including $9,584.0t brought forward from last year are $223.495.54, which after deducting all charges, allowing for bad- and doubtful debts and wiping out stationery account leaves a net profit of $147,681.08.
This the directors propose to deal with as follows,To pay a dividend of $1.50 per share (in London 3/11) absorbing $60,679.30, to place $48,000 to reserve (this includes $12,000 ample allowance for any likely depreciation on our securities) and to carry forward $9,002.55.
Mr. Chow Tung Shang retires in rotation from the head office board and the Right Honour able C. B. Stuart Wortley, Q.C., M.P. from the London Commilice and Being éligible for re- election offer themselves accordingly.
The accotints and the head office have been audited by Messrs. J. H. Cox and W. Hutton Potts and in London by Messrs. Deloitte, Dever, Griffiths & Co., chartered accountants.
Your obedient servant,
CHAN KIT SHAN,"
Chainman.
Hongkong, 8th February, 1901,-
BALANCE SHEET, JIST DECEMBER, 1900,
Liabilities.
$ cts.
Capital, 750 fully paid
founder's shares of
- each (laid down
in the East at ex change of 33.).......... Capital, partly paid,
5,000.00
£323,624 (laid down in the East at ex change of 35.)......... 2,157,493.32 Capital reserve fund... 191,973-33 Reserve fund............ 17,533-35
Notes in circulation
Fixed deposits and current account Loans payable....... Bills for collection and branch
balances ........
2,371,000.00 478.295.09 $47,088.56 365,000,00
533,068.23
263,170.41 117,68208
Drafts, acceptances and endorse-
ments (Bills rediscounted) Balance of profit and loss account
Total.........$4,676,304.28
Assels.
$ cts. Cash on hand and at bankers 604,046.61 Government securities belonging
to the bank
350,918.40 Bilis receivable, loans and advances 1,886,167.70 Bills for collection receivable and
branch balances
... 1,787,009.56 Furniture ...
16,000.00 Interest, &c, accrued....
38, 162.01
|--Total....................$ 4,676,304,28)
Charges,
PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT.
31st December, 1900. Dr. Directors' fees and
salaries Amount to be placed to
reserve fund.........$48,000.00 Dividend Account, pro-
posed payment of $1.50
per share on ' 40,453.
shares, (3/1 per share
in London at exchange
of 2/1).................. 60,679.50 Balance to be carried for.
ward to next account... 9,002.58
CK: Balance brought forward from last
year Gross earnings for year ending
31st December, 1900
Total.
$ 19.
105,813.46
117,681.08
THE OPENING OF THE SOLDIERS'
AND SAILORS' HOME. The opening ceremony of the Soldiers' and Şailors' Home, Arsenal Street, took place yester day afternoon at 3.30 p.m. when Mr. F. H. May performed the ceremony.. The Home was tastefully decorated for the occasion with fags and pots of flowers and presented a gay and festive appearance. Mrs. May arrived punctually at 3-30
and was met by the Rev. C. Bone, who conducted her upstairs to the spacious Meeting Room set apart for the purpose. On the plat form we noticed Colonel and Mrs. Bertie, Mrs. Powell, Rev. G. J. Williams, etc. Commodore and Miss Powell, Col, and Kadama O'Gorman were amongst the audience. The Rev. C. Rone then opened the proceedings by giving out the opening hymn, which was followed by a short prayer. Rev. C. Bone in a short address gave a statement ofthe accounts of the building, and said he wished it to be distinctly understood that the Home was to be run on strictly teetotal lines, he was not there that afternoon to give them a teetotal address, so he would ask Mrs. F. 11. May kindly to declare the Home opan, which she did in a few well chosen words, and wished it all success in the future. Mrs. Bone then presented Mrs. F. H. May with a small silver card receiver as a memento of the occa. sion, for which Colonel Bertie returned thanks on behalf of Mrs. F. H. May. Two short speeches followed and a hymn brought the pro- ceedings to a close. Mrs. F. H. May, Mrs. Powell, and others then partook of some refresh- ment and departed. At 5.30 a sumptunus tea was given for 30 cents each, which was wall attend. ed, followed at 7.30 p.m. by a general meeting and concert, which was crowded to the doors. Mr. Pitt occupied the chair and addresses were given by the Chairman, Rev. G. J. Williams
and Rav. W. Bannister. The vocal items were exceedingly well rendered by Mesdames Boulter, Hagen and Mudie and were much enjoyed. Ai the conclusion of the first part of the meeting a collection was taken, as there is still a debt of 1,500 dollars on the building. The collection increased to 168 dollars. The proceedings amounted to 85 dollars, but it was afterwards terminated with a hearty vote of thanks to those who had taken part in making the whole affair
such success.
BOXING.
HARMSTON'S TUG-OF-WAR..
נן
自
Kowloon
„HONGKONG AND WHÀMPOA DOCK KETURNE S.M.S. Hansa amin U.S.S.. Frecklyn U.S.S. Isla de Luzon. U.S.S. Bennington ...
Garonne Lothair
There seems to be great interest taken in the Tug-of-Wai by Army and Navy Contingents in Hongkong at present, as the numerous res- ponses is Mrs. Harmston Love's enterprise in giving prines to the Bluejackets and Tommies show. Even our Indian warriors have made up a team for the event and should they prove the Nanyang victors and put down the Sahibs there will Fausang be great rejoicing at the East End. The Ea- Avalanche
ties are two teams from H.M.S. Endymion, Sugrið one each from the Royal Welch Fusiliers. Hankato the Seige Train, 11.M.S. Centurion, and the Loyal........ Indian Cavalry Regiment. At the request of several ships who are getting up teams, the management has postponed closing of entries to Monday, February 11th, at 12 noon positively; no entries after that date. Entries will be pub- lished in Munday afternoon's papers, sad draw-endrit. ing for places will take place at the Circus on Monday night, when each team entered must be represented.
NOTANDA ...
CALENDAR.
FEBRUARY.
Mehorological means based on fifteen years observations to 1898.
Barometer Thermometer more Humidity Rainfall
.30.141
57.3
79.0
1.70
TO-DAY,
WEATHER REPORT.
Baromeler... Temperature Humidity Rainfall.
TO-DAY.
Onda w On date at
TD.Z.
4 F.In.
10.18. 30.06
52
47
Friday, 8th February, 1901. Chinese-2018 of szik maon of sbih year of
Kwang-sü.
Sun Riser
Salt
Digh water--Afternoon Afternoon Low water-orning'
Afternoon ANNIVERSARIKS,
6kr. 39min. shr. 49min.. ohr. Jomin. ....41hr, zgwin.
5kr. 34min. shr. 33min.
by order of the Governor of Manila, 1626-The Spanish fleet left the port of Cavite,
for the purpose of taking Formosa, 1849-Roman Republic proclaimed. 1819-John Ruskin'bom.
1868-Grea: fire at Feochow. 1872-Assassination of Lord Mayo, Viceroy of
India.
1879-Russo-Turkish Treaty signed. 1890-Great fire at Yokohama, Japan. Colli- sion at Kobe between the steamers Felbridge and Mutsu Maru. 1897-The Rurik docked at Hunghom; largest
land.
vessel docked in Hongkong." 1898-Disastrous Cyclone at Mackay, Queens
1900-Severe bombardment of Kimberley.
TO-MORROW.
Saturday, 9th February, 1901.
jo!
Of late years, boxing, from an amateur or professional point of view, has declined con siderably in England and Australia, and while there are several causes to which it may be at- tributed, it can be said, without fear of denial, that the fault lies largely with the boxers them. selves. There is a maxim no less old than true that "nothing is worth doing that is not worth doing well," and it is by adopting these lines the Americans owe their present exalted position. They display more energy in their athletic pur-Chinese--2731 of 12th moon of 26th year jo suits, and never tire of manipulating success. It more frequently happens with our subjects that their rise to prominence is only a forerun- ner to neglect, and they maintain that their laurels will carry them through lifelong. Little attention is applied to the preservation of health, and, as a consequence, a severe course of work jeaves them but shadows of their former selves, and, therefore, when their stamina is again tested, they are found to be wanting--with the foreign elements matters are reversed.
Kwang-su. Sun-Rises
6hr. 38in. Sets.....
shr. somin. Moon-In Apogee zkria.m. High water-fternoon...... ohr. 38min. Afternoon atkr. gemin. Low water-Morning .................... där." Imin. Afternoon bhreasmin, ANNIVERSARIES.
1555-Bishop Hooper burnt. 1857-The Heuricita. Maria found drifting
about in Palawan Passage; captain, crew and 250 coolies missing. 1891--Destructive fire at Kowloon City. -
AGENDA.
TO-BAY.
9 p.m.-Sharp, Harmston's Circus at the Re
insa....... Fest York ......
Cosmopolitnu Aberdeen
PASSED THE CANAI.
Outward-18th Jan.-China, Chittagong,
22nd January-Khalif, Stentor Nürnberg, Tonkin, Roland, Nithsdale, 25th January➡stunam Kelvindale, Tanglin, 99th January-Bayern, Bombay, Glenarinty, Halle, Glenesk, St. Andrews. 1st February-H. H Meter, Sanuki Maru, Idomeneus, Wittenberg, Orel, Atlas, Elektra, 5th February-Adria, Olimpo, Plassy, Radnorshire, Sarnia, Frent, Homoward-5th Feb.-Hamberg, Verona. Arrivals at Home-goth jan.—Antanor, and February-Prins Heinrich, Hillglen, Ulysses. 7th February-Glengarry, Ambría, Octanien, Nurnberg, Shinano Mari, Roland,
Shipping.
Arrivals.
HATING, French steamer, 507, W. Bast, zih Feb.,-Haiphong and Höjhów 6th Feb, General.-A. R. Marty.
HOLSTEIN, Gennan steamer, 985, M. Ipland,
7th Feb.,—Saigon 4th Feb, Rice-Jebsen · & Co. BAHELSBERG, German steamer, 1,320, A. Beeckinann, 8th Feb,-Chesóo and Feb., General.-E. & A. S. S. Go.
FORMOSA, British steamer, 674, A. E. Horigins, 8th Feb., Tamsui gth Feb, Amoy 6th, and Swatow 7th, General.-Douglas, Lap-
raik & Co.
ANFING, British steamer, 1,159, H. Barlow, 8th Feb,Shanghai gih Feb.. General.-- C. M. S. N. Co. BENVENUE, British steamer, 1,458, Webster, 8th Feb., Moji 1st Feb., Coals.-Gibb, Livingston & Co.
CLARA, German steamer, 679, A. Hansen, 6th Feb., Haiphong and Hoihow 7th Feb., General-jebsen & Co.
FUSHUN, British steamer, 1,504, W. H. Lunt, 8th Feb,--Canton 7th Feb, General- C. M. S. N. Co.
PATROCLUS, British steamer, 3,548, E. P. Dickens, 8th Feb.,-Singapore 31st Jan, General-Butterfield & Swire,
SHREWSBURY, British steamer, 2,097, H. Brophy, 8th Feb.,~Moji 1st Feb., Coal.-- E. & A. S. S. Co.
Hoikang, Portuguese steam-launch, for Macno. Thales, British str., for Swatow. Kutsang, British str,, for Singapore, Saikong, British str., for Sansui. Quarte, German str., for Saigon. - Phra Nang, German str., for Swatow, Belgian King, British str., for Moji. Kangnam, British str., for Canton. Teenkai, British str., for Shanghai.
Clearances at the Harbour Ofoe.
Departures.
Feb. 8, Kutsang, British str., for Singapore. Feb. 8, Kvarven, Norwegian str., for Moji. Feb. 3, Polorstjerned, Danish str., for S'pore. Feb. 8, Kanagawa Maru, Japanese str., for
London.
Feb. 3, Thales, British str., for Swatow. Feb. 8, Dapline, German str., for Wuhu, Feb. 8. Auping, British str., for Canton,
Passengers-Arrived..
Per Babelsberg, from Chefno-4 Chinese. Per Formosa, from Coast Ports-Dr. E. N. Tribe, Messrs. H. P. White, Dowler, and 70 Chinese.
Per Palreclus, from Singapore - 613 Chinesa.
Departed.
Per Kinutschon, from Hongkong for Shang bai-Messm. H. Wolff, W. Vorschutte, G.
creation Ground (near the Race Donnett, J. W. B. Maclaren, J. Ross, Mangels. Course.)
TO-MORKOW,
Generally speaking, their boxing professionals are an intelligent, industrious, and, moreover, an ambiticus race. To be careful in their habits Total........$ 223,495.54 10 a degree almost of vanity, regard their is an initial undertaking, and the greater portion,
anatomical beauty. They do everything to, $ cts.
invigorate the human frame, and are not slow to observe the advantages of training as a pre- 9,584.01
vention as well as a cure of disease, while it Assuredly prolongs life and promotes its hap- 213.911.53,
piness. The health is a first study, and by purifying the body and strengthening its powers .$-223,495-54
by a process of training, they increase their vigilance, dexterity, and strength. Herein lies
C. N. Co.'s steamer Sunkiang leaves for Manila. On 1st January, 1901, our Capital and Re the chief fault of our English and Australian C. N. Co.'s steamer Taiwan leaves for Yoko- serve Funds will stand as follows 1--
boxers, as following a victory, for which a con- $ cta, siderable time has been spent in preparing for Capital fully paid founder's shares.. 5,000.00 the issue, they usually indulge in a protracted Capital partly paid ordinary shares a,157,493.32, term, of idleness. It is this sudden change Capital reserve fund
191,973.33 which damages the more vital portions of their Reserve fund
65,533.35 constitution, and detracts that suppleness which 3.30 pm Sharp. Matince of Harmston's Circus at the Recreation Ground (near should be characteristic with an athlete, and to
Race Course} Total...$2,420,000.00 boxers more so. If he be not in possession of CHAN KIT SHAN,
certain physical peculiarities, it stands to reason 9 p.m.-Variety Concert for all members of the
St. Patrick's Club Garden Road. he cannot excel in the art, as natural strength Cargo ex Parramatta subject to rent," alone will not carry him through.
CRO. W. F. PLAYFAIR,
Chief Managar. H. PINCKNEY,
Chief Accountant.
D. GILLIES, J. LAUTS,
Chairman.
Directors.
CHOW TUNG SHANG,} We have compared the above statements with the books, cash and securities at the head office, and with the retump from the branches, and have found came to be correct, and in our opinion the balance sheet is properly drawn up, so as to exhibit a true and correct view of die bank's affairs as shewn by the books. The London returns have been audited and certi- fied by Messrs. Deloitte, Dever, Grifiths & Co., chartered accounts.
Hongkong, 8th February, 1901.
JAMES H. COX, ..
Auditors. W. HUTTON POTT5, 3
AT THE MAGISTRACY. COOL CREEK "POLICEMAN SENT BY THE SANITARY BOARD."
"Gilt an “express” a summons? A very peculiar case came before Mr. Kemp this afternoon when An, Wan, of no occupation, was charged with demanding money with menaces on the 6th inst. at the houses Nos. 93 and 95 Hollywood Road.
The occupier of two floors of No. 95 and one floor of No. 93 gave evidence. It was to the effect that the defendant came to them and represented himself at having been sent by the Sanitary Board. He said he was a police con stable, No. 38, and proceeded to point out defects connected with pipes, inps etc. He also said that the houses' were suspected to be brothels, and he was sent to look into the matter. He produced.an "express" advertisement of an auction of 1 quantity of furniture printed in English, and told his intended victims that he held a sum- mons, and one of the witnesses was told to pay Sis, in default of payment of which the defen dant said he would carry the summons-through. His Worship remanded the case to Monday,
USING ALTEA HOUSE AS A GAMBLING DEN. P.C. Taylor brought the master of a tea house at Aplichau before Mr. Kemp this
carried on in his tea house,
"[N.B.-hur tame lunatic has apparently for morning charged with allowing gambling to be A fine of $50 of two month's hard labour was imposed.
gotten the one hour allowed: for tiffing-Ed, HKT3
hama and Kobe,
C. N. Co's steamer Kurang leaves for Moji. (About)-P. & O. S. N. steamer Java leaves for
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Marseilles and London.
MONDAY, 11th,
p.m.-Annual Meeting of the Share
holders of the Hongkong Ice Company at their offices, p.m.-Sales of Crown Land at the Offices of the Public Works Department. p.m.-General Meeting of the Royal Hong- kong. Yacht Club at the Cricket Pavilion.
WEDNESDAY, 1gth. Noon-C. P. R. steamer Empress of India with Mails passengers etc. leaves for Vancouver BC. via Shanghai.
Strength undoubtedly is what the boxer ought to set out with. It is the fundamental quality, but without art he would have little 12.30 success. A less degree of art will prove far more effective than a considerably greater degree of strength. Deficiency of strength 3 may be greatly supplied by arf; want of art will have but heavy and unweildy succour from strength. Constant practice can alone make one perfect, with the intricate points of the art, while nothing more effectually than exarcise can conduce to strengthen the muscles or ensure the soundness of their structure. } follows, then, that health, vigour, and activity chiefly depend upon exercise and regimen, or, in other words, upon the observance of those rules which consiitute the theory of training. It must be admitted that the most beneficial consequences arise from-steady and constant work, and to those who are to engage in corporeal exercises, such as boxing, beyond their ordinary powers, they can do no better than follow the example so plainly set forth here, and wirich the Americans have proved so beneficial. True, their opportunities for learning on the other side of the Atlantic are greater, as every city, bas its several public gymnasiums, where practice can be indulged in ad lib, but in this country such places are confined to clubs and institutes open only to members.
To the Americans the encouragement of gymnastic, exercises is considered essential to their national security and honour. They and in it also an invigorator of the public mind by creating in it a love for whatever is athletic, manly, and brave, and it might be advantage- ously extended in British possessions; then may we once again reasonably expect to show the master hand in a branch of sport of which England is justly proud and one which bas in the past proved us superior to a foreigner, be it on the battlefield or la a private quarrel. It is an acknowledged fact that the noble art is essential to the safety of man as a social being, nor is it less requisite to him as an individuai It should, therefore, be cultivated in schools" equally as much as swimming and other pursuits, while public gymnastic and boxing academies should not be left without a thought." To those who may acquire any great amount of skill let them, if they so choose, make use of their superior knowledge as a means of a live- lihood, as by so doing they are capable of con
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THURSDAY, 14th. a.m.-Public Auction by Messrs. Hughes &
Hough at the Naval Yard, Noon-U.S. "Mail steamer City of Peking
leaves for San Francisco via Shanghai
clc.
FRIDAY 15th. Daylight N. Y. K steamer Tamba Maryleaves
for Kobs and Yokohama,
4 p.m.--C. N. Co.'s steamer, Changsha leaves
for Manila and Australjan Ports.
SATURDAY,, 16th. Noon-Mediing of the Shareholders of the
Hongkong Shanghai Banking Cor- poration at the City Hall. Noon-P. & O.S. N. steamer Coromandel with mails etc. leaves for Europe.
SHIPPING AND MAIL NEWS.
CARA MAILS DUE. „American (City of Peking) to-morrow,
Tacoma (Tacoma) tatli instant. French Tonkin) 13th instant. American (Garlic) 13th instant. : Canadian (Endress of Japan) 17th instant. American (China) 1st prox.
The C. & O. Cols steamer Streikgule, left- Portland on 6th inst., for. Moji, and Hongkong,
The N, P. 5. Co.'s steamer Queen Adelaide,
dorff, A. Tabbah, D. Menzies, H. Rentzen, Mrs. A. Kuhn, Major Radcliff, Mr. and Mrs. Cre- mona, Mr. and Mrs. P. Costa, Miss R. Costa, Capt Meyer, and Mr. and Mrs. Dunbar. For- Mis. Gluck, Mrs. C. Vorschutte, Miss Hunter,
Nagasaki-Capt. Kopp, and Mr. A. Weinberg, For Hiogo-Mr. O. Ellis, Mrs. E. Ellis, and Mr. Ho Geou-chan. For Yokohama-Mésirs, L. Honegmann, R. Poble, D. Ellis, P. Lander, Mrs. L. Harlow, Mrs. W. M. Correa, and 6 Indians.
Per Kanagawa Mfaru, for London and Ant- werp via Marseilles and way ports, etc.—Capt, and Ot.-Master E. Stephens, RE, Messrs. Lo Pak Shan, Kak Sing Wo, K., Isnisumbaya shi, L. Jacqumin, P., Duffy, W. Fitzhardinge, Vincente Reviera, Mr. and Mrs. Lemtseky, Miss Lemtseky and nurse, Messrs, M. Akashi T. Kurata, S. Yuda, J. Ishi, R. Narunato, Dr. Psull, Mr. Maclachan, Rev. R. Dobson, Mrs. Young and infant, and Mr. Mari.
To. Dopart.
Per Java, for London from Kobe-Mrs. Mar- shall, and Miss Amold. From longkong Mr. W. K. Low, Major and Mrs. Morris, RA, Mr. and Mrs. Bell and family, Mrs. Richards, Mrs. Cass, Miss Macgowan, Staff-Surgeon Lomas, R.N., Mr. M. Cocke, R.N., Mishipman Littledale, R.N., Messrs. Phair, R.N., and H, W. Ries, R.N. For Singapore-Mr. A. Somer- ville..
SHIPPING REPORTS,
Capt. H. Brophy, ofthe steamship Shrewsbury; from Moji, reports:--Strong N.W. gale experi enced with heavy sea.
Captain E. P. Dickens, of the steamship Patrocius, from Singapore, reports:-Strong N.N.E. gles and heavy rain.
Captain A. E. Hodgins, of the steamships Farniose, from Tamsul, Amoy, and Swatow, reports :--Moderate (in fresh · monsoon with clear weather throughout: Vessels in Swatow:
Fooksang, Pasting, Hoihow, Newchwang and Renlarig
STEAMERS EXPECTED,
Nomts.
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We would diet the union" of ph√pping firms: to the catyja in which **Steamory Expicted" and "Projected Bailings.
gre now published la das coinens, and in so sloing compch -Üheir chirku to furnish this offer, on the forms already wopi pijad qustig with shy laters pružable informatige wary days
„ferring their advantage to others. Then should
we be more fitted to enter into competition arrived at Tacoma from Japan and Hongkongly we the mucaris of sleplay Sr to give orders ta. with the better-trained American TA, Asian, on the 6th inst