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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1901.
To-day's Advertisements.
A CHALLENGE TO ALL CHINA
M
R. BENTLEY is prepared to match as unknows against any lad in Chins at the Bantamweight, limit 8 stone, 4 pounds, [rom OnatBundred pounds sterling (100), of upwards under the following conditions —
t-Twenty rounds of three minutes duration. z-Four ounce gloves to be used.
contest.
The ring to measure sixteen feat. en to weigh in at 4· P.2, on day of
5-Should either man exceed the above. weight he will forfeit all money deposited.
6. Match to come off in Hongkong on Thursday, Friday or Saturday, January 23rd, 124th, or 25th, 1902.
No other terms will suit.. All offers of parses to be made before above date. Failing a
relieves that feeling suitable purse, will box for the stakes.
of fullness
CROWN CREME DE MENTHE
(glaciale).
WATKINS
LIMITED,
AGENTS.
66, Queen's Road- Central,
Hongkong, 21st December, 1901.
(7140
GREEN ISLAND CEMENT COMPANY, LIMITED.
PORTLAND CEMENT.
· 85.50 Cask of 375 B5. Net ex Factory. $3.80 Bag of ago Bs.
י
Hongkong,
SHEWAN, TOMES & CO., General Managers. 1st June, roo
fiol
KELL
JUST LANDED.
Ex 5.5. Chnsan.
CHRISTMAS NUMBER OF
"GRAPHIC,"
"ILLUS. LONDON NEWS,"
"ILLUS. SPORTING & DRAMATIC News," "SKETCH,"
"BLACK & WHITE,"
"PEARS' ANNUAL."
With Coloured, Plates
WILLIAM H. BENTLEY,
(Backer)
[Note. Mr. Bentley bas deposited 'twenty sovereigns with us as an camest of good faith... All challenges to be sent to this office. Ed, -H.K. T.J
Hongkong, 10th December, 1901.
THE CATHOLIC UNION.
3RD YEAR OF OUR
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XMAS TREE ENTERTAINMENTS
WILL
TO THE POOR.
TILL you help: to make too children and 150 old people happy on Christmas Day?
COME TO THE
GRAND BAZAAR- OF TOYS. To be held in the rooms of the Orphanage, Glenealy, TO-MORROW, the aznd instant, from 3 to 8 PM.
The Toys ond Sundry Fancy Articles, about 3,000, in all, will be on view from THIS AFTERNOON, the "21st instant. An inspection lis solicited,
PRICES OF ADMISSION:
To-day's Advertisements.
CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR HOLIDAYS.
TN accordance with the Provisions of Ordin- ance No. 6 of 1875, the Undermentighed BANKS will be CLOSED for the Transaction of Public Business, on WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY, the 25th and 26th instant, and WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY, the Ist and and January, 1902.
For the CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA,
AUSTRALIA AND CHINA,
T. P. COCHRANE, Pro. Manager, Hongkong. For the HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING
CORPORATION,
T. JACKSON,
Chief Manager.
For the NATIONAL BANK OF CHINA
LIMITED,
ĠEO. W. F. PLAYFAIR, Chief Manager.
For the BANQUE DE L'INDO-CHINE,
Hongkong Agency,
L. ROGNON,
Acting Manager. For the BANK OF CHINA & JAPAN, LIMITED,
HONGKONG,
J. W. R. TAYLOR,
Manager.
For the YOKOHAMA SPECIE BANK, LIMITED,
TARO HODSUMI, Manager.
For the IMPERIAL BANK OF CHINA,
E. W. RUTTER, Manager.
For the DEUTSCH-ASIATISCHE BANK,
1. SCHOTTLAENDER, ` Acting 'Manager, For the MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA,
JOHN THURBURN,
Manager, Hongkong. Hongkong, 21st December, 1901. [1391
LIMITED,
XMAS AND NEW YEAR HOLIDAYS.
Tickets for Adults 50 cents each. T OFFICES will be CLOSED for the Tran-
(Entitled to a Xmas Souvenir). Tickets for Children................to cent
(Call at the Children's Stall). Hongkong, 21st December, 1901.
FOR YOKOHAMA AND KOBE. HE Steamship
THE
"SILESIA,"
HE Undermentioned INSURANCE each,saction of Public Business, on WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY, the 25th and 26th instant, and on WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY the 1st and 2nd January, 1902. JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
General Agents,
Captain Bahle, will be despatched for the above Ports, on TUESDAY, the 24th instant,
at 3 P.M.
CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE, LD.
and
General Managers.
HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE CO.,
LIMITED.
This Steamer has Superior Accommodation For the UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF for First Class Passengers and carries a Doctor and a Stewardess..
For Freight or Passage, apply to
CANTON, LIMITED,
W. J. SAUNDERS,
, Secretary.
W. H. PERCIVAL,
HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE, For the NORTH-CHINA INSURANCE CO., LD.,
Hongkong Office. Hongkong, 21st December, 1901.
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WALSH, LD.
H. K. V. C.
A Handsome Souvenir of the
1901 CAMP.
·*
13-PHOTOS and DESCRIPTIVE LETTERPRESS/
Price...
*.. $1.50
CHAMBERS'S TWENTIETH CENTURY DICTIONARY.
75 cents each.i
Price ..
Hongkong, 27th November, 1901.
XMAS
TOYS!
$2.25
[6goc
GIFTS.
TOYS!!
TOYS!!!
The Finest Selection in
the Colony.
CALL AND INSPECT OUR STOCK.
WILLIAM POWELL, LIMITED.
28 & 34, QUEEN'S ROAD.
Hongkong, 16th December, 1901.
THE
ROBINSON PIANO COMPANY,
JUST UNPACKED.
A NEW SHIPMENT
THE CELEBRATED
OF
Cosse
Agent.
For the CHINA TRADERS' INSURANCE (CO.,
LIMITED,
W. H. RAY,
Secretary.
For the YANGTSZE INSURANCE ASSOCIATION,
LIMITED,
LD
SHEWAN, TOMES & Co.,
Agents. For the CHINA FIRE INSURANCE CEO. L. TOMLIN,
Sacratorți Hongkong, 21st December, 1901.3910 THE CHINA AND MANILA STEAM. SHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR MANILA (DIRECT),
THE Company's Steamship
"ESMERALDA," Captain R. Rodger, will be despatched or the above Port, on FRIDAY, the 27th instint, at Noon.
Light.
This steamer has Superior accommolation for Passengers and is filted with the Exctric
For Freight or Passage, apply to
SHEWAN, TOMES & o., General Managers. Hongkong, 21st December, 1901.
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FROM HAMBURG, PENANG AND SINGAPORE.
THE AL Steamship
霧
"SILESIA,”
To-day's Advertisements.
BELILIOS PUBLIC SCHOOL.
THIS
HIS SCHOOL will CLOSE TO-DAY, the aistinstant, till MONDAY, the 6th January, for the XMAS HOLIDAYS. Hongkong, 21st December, 1901,
CITY HALL.
NOTICE.
Intimation.
ATTEMPTED PRO-BOER MEET-
ING AT BIRMINGHAM.-
STORMY SCENES.
Mr. David Lloyd-George, Liberal Member for Camarvon, was compelled to abandon' bis announced speech at a pro-Boer meeting.
[13939 A. S. WATSON & Co., which it was intended to hold at the Bir-
THHOLDERS and Subscribers, to the THE ANNUAL MEETING of SHARE- City Hall will be held in the CITY HALL, on MONDAY, the 23rd instant, at 4 P.M.
By Order,
F. B. BOWLEY, Secretary. Hongkong, 21st December, 1901,
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USED TENNIS BALLS. "HE WIGWAM CLUB having a surplus Condition, is willing to sell same at $2.50 per dozen, on application to the Undersigned.
F. R. SMITH, C/o P.&O. S. N. Co.. Hongkong, 21st December, 1901.
BOXING.
[1396c
CITY HALL, Jan., 1st, 1902.
MONK, RWF. and G. LENNARD, A. RH.M.S. Wivern, will box the
best of 20 Three-minute rounds with 4 oz. gloves for Sago a side and a purse of $400, under the Marquis of Queensbury rules, for the Heavy-weight Championship of the Colony (the previous holder Con Sheehan having lei the Colony) both men are well known.
Also a 6 round Contest between A. SMART and J. DEEGAN, A.W.F.
J. WILLIAMS, and S. BENTLEY,
(Coloured).
(to St. Champion).
will box à 4 round trial boat and other events,
"
Popular Prices: $3, $2 & $1.
Tickets may be obtained at the Victoria and Kowloon Hotels.
•
Doors open at 8.
Commence at 8.30.
H. MARTIN, Manager. Hongkong, z1st December, 1901.
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ORIENTA
PENINSULAR
STEAM
THE PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY.
STEAM FOR STRAITS, CEYLON, AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADEN, EGYPT, MEDITERRANEAN PORTS, PLYMOUTH AND LONDON. (Through Hills of Lading issued for BATAVIA,
PERSIAN GULF, CONTINENTAL and ·
AMERICAN PORTS).
THE Steamship
"VALETTA,"
Captain A. G. Cubit, R.N.R., carrying His Majesty's Mails, will be despatched from this for BOMBAY, on SATURDAY, the 4th January, at Noon, taking Passengers and Cargo for the above Ports.
Silk and Valuables, all Cargo for France, ind Tea for London (under arrangement) will be transhipped at Colombo into a steamer proceeding direct to Marseilles and London; other Cargo for London, &c, will be conveyed
vid Bombay without Transhipment.
:Parcels will be received at this Office until 4 P.M. the day before sailing. The Contents and Value of all Packages are required.
Skippers are particularly requested to note the terms and conditions of the Company's Bills of Lading.
For further Particulars, apply to
E. A. HEWETT,
Superintendent,
Hamplerne, 218 December, 10
LIMITED.
ESTABLISHED A.D), 1841.
We beg to notify
THE ARRIVAL OF OUR NEW
SEASON'S
CONFECTIONERY,
Comprising:
Selections of the Purest and
Best Description,
FROM
mingham Town Hall. The immense crowd which had collected broke all the windows in the building, and in the charge of police which followed, many persons were injured. Mr. Lloyd-George "escaped 'disguised as a policeman.
LATER.
THE NEW AUSTRALIAN CUS- TOMS LAW. CAPTAIN OF GERMAN STEAMER COMMITTED TO PRISON.
The Captain of the Norddeutscher Lloyd Steamer Neckar has been fined £as at Freemantle for contravening the new Cus- toms law by breaking, while voyaging be--- tween Australian ports, seals placed upon ship's stores by the Customs officials. The fine not having been paid, he has been com- mitted to prison until payment is made.
REINFORCEMENTS FOR SOUTH AFRICA.
Two thousand Yeomanry have been order- ed to be raised immediately, and despatched to the Cape during January and February
next.
Six more Militia battalions have been embodied.:
LOCAL AND GENERAL.
MANY CHAIR LICENCES were renewed this morning.
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The Simplest Quality to that of the USED TENNIS BALLS can be had from the Wigwam Club at $2.50 per dozen. See advt.
4.
Finest and Most Recherche
Character,
Imported from the Leading
LONDON AND PARISIAN
MANUFACTURERS.
A. S. WATSON & CO., LIMITED, THE HONGKONG DISPENSARY
BIRTHS.
On the 13th of December, at Footung, the wife of A. BRAMMER, I. M. Customs, of a son, On the 16th of December, at 70, Bubbling Well Road, Shanghai, the wife of J. TOCHE, of a son.
MARRIAGE.
.
THE BELÍLIOS PUBLIC SCHOOL will close to day till the 6th of January for the 'Christmas holidays.
LIVERPOOL'S CITY DEBT is the highest in Britain, compared to population. It is seven times that of London.
THE CITY HALL:-The annual meeting of Shareholders in and Subscribers to the City Hall, is to be held on Monday, as announced elsewhere.
A PETITION for divorce has been entered by Mr. Percy Courtenay, the husband of Miss Mario Lloyd, the actress. He cites Mr. Alec Hurley as co-respondent.
THE LATEST THING in picture post-cards are those into which a photograph can be slip- ped, for which purpose an arrangement similar to that of a photograph album is provided.
H.M.S.. ASTREA arrived at Shanghai from Hongkong at p.m. on Sunday, and went up to the Senior Naval Buoy the same evening, making use of her searchlight. She made the voyage from Hongkong by way of the Haitan Straits.
On the 7th instant, at St. George's Church, Penang, by the Rev. F. W. Haines, B.A., Colonial Chaplain, WILLIAN STUART DUNN, Assistant Municipal Engineer, Penang, to Lizzix (Dox) third daughter of Capt. E. Brad closing their offices for the Xmas and New bery, Harbour Master Penang.
DEATH.
On the 16th November, at Lahad Datu Estate, B. N. Borneo, L. OCTAVE JOURDIN, of lever.
The Hongkong Celegraph
THE INSURANCE COMPANIES intend
Year holiday's on Wednesday and Thursday, the 25th and 26th instant, and on Wednesday and Thursday, the 1st and 2nd January, 1903. A list of these Companies will be found in the advertising columns.
THE HON. F. LASCELLES has been found not guilty of the charge of murdering a China- man near Golder, British Columbia. He was ordered to be detained during the pleasure of the
Captain Bahle, having arrived from the NORTHERN PACIFIC STEAMSHIP HONGKONG, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1901. Crown. It is, however, understood that Mr.
above Ports, Consignees of Cargo are reby
requested to send in their Bills of Ladit for countersignature by the Undersigned ad 10 take immediate delivery of their goodsfrom alongside.
Optional Cargo will be forwarded less notice to the contrary be given before pon, TO-DAY.
Any Cargo impeding her discharge w be landed into the Godowns of the Hongong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Linted, and stored at Consignees' risk and expens
No Claims will be admitted after the Gods have left the Godowns, and all Goods retain ing undelivered after the 18th Instant, i be
LIMITED, subject to rent.
APOLLO PIANO PLAYER,
Inspection invited.
Hongkong, 22nd November, 10OT.
A. CHEE & Co.
17a, Queen's Road, Central.
ESTABLISHED 1859.
FURNITURE DEALERS:
IMPORTERS OF EUROPEAN GOODS OF ALL KINDS;
Loyse
Silver Plated, Glass and China Waies, Iron Bedsteads and Mat Cooking Ranges and Kitchen
tresses; Cutlery and Dinner Services
Utensils, Aspinal's Enamels, &c., &c.
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All broken, chafed; and damaged Gool are to be left in the Godowns, where they w examined on the 28th Instant, at 3 F.M. No Fire Insurance has been effected.
HAMBURG-AMERIKA LIE
Hongkong Offic.. Hongkong, 1st December, 1991.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
THE P. & 0,5, N. Co.'s Steamship
"BENCAL," FROM BOMBAY, COLOMBO AN
STRAITS.
Consigneer of Cargo by the above-med vessel are hereby informed that their Gooare being landed and placed at their risk (the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Gown Company's Godowns at Kowloon, whoreach consignment will be sorted out Mark bylark and delivery can be obtained as soon the Goods are landed.
COMPANY.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
STEAMSHIP "VICTORIA," FROM TACOMA, VICTORIA, YOKO, HAMA, KUBE, MOJI AND SHANGHAI,
"The above Steamer having arrived, Con- signees of Cargo are hereby requested to send in their Bills of Lading for countersignature and to take immediate delivery of their Goods from alongside.
Cargo impeding the discharge of the Vessel- will be landed and stored at Consignees' risk and expense.
DODWELL CO., LIMITED, Hongkong, 31st Decaembar, 1901, 934
Sabang-Bay Harbour and Coal Co., Limited.
Fulo Woh, North Sumatra.
Cable-Address :— “HARCOAL, SABANO”
THIS Company supply best Welsh, Bengal and Qobilien Coals at current rates. Ships cas moor at the wharves immediately after having entered the harbour, and coaling commences without delay at the rate of 50, tops per hour; timely notice being given, the rate of coaling may be increased to: 80 tons per
Thle vessels brlog on Cargo From London, &c., ex S.5. Austra and hour, pr
Ronic
From Calcutta, ex 5.S. Massilia
From Persian Gulf, x B.I.S.N. and
S. N. Co.'s Steamers.
די
P.
Depth of water at the wharves 30 feet at low spring-tide
Excellent pure apring-water can be supplied at current prices.
Optional Goods will be landed heraless Vessels calling at Sabang are exempt instructions are given to the contrarefore from harbour dues and pilotage, and when 5 AM. TO-MORROW.
Goods not cleared by the 28th last at 4alling for the purpose of localing only and road taking in water, stores or provisions, no ed, will be subject to rent
wharfago le leviedad V
No Fire Insurance will be effected the in any case whatever,
All damaged Packages must be le the Godown and a certificate of the daria ob tained from the Godown Companywi ten Bo Claims will be recognised
LA HEWET
Superi dent Hongkong, arst December, 1991.4
tons displacement lies on the north side of the floating drydock for vessels of about 3,000 harbour entrance, close to the shore
TELEGRAMS.
DEATH OF MR. PETHICK.
(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)
TIENTSIN, December 21st. Mr. Pethick, Secretary to the late Li Hung-chang, died yesterday.
Note.--Mr. Pethick was for many years Secretary to the late In Hung chang and probably few more of the inner working of Chinese affairs than any other European. At the time of his death he was employed in writing life of Li, and the world will lose by bis death a very interesting account
a
Lascelles relatives will be permitted, on giving bonds for his safe detention, to remove him to England.
FOOTBALL-A rugby match, z. H.M.S. Blenheim will be played at 4 p.m., on Monday, the 23rd. Club team-Back, Gray, three- quarters, Robertson, Smyth, Beattie, Hanson; halves, Jordan, Knox: forwards, Halifax, Sandford, Clark, Wolfe, Crake, Johnson, Me!! Murtrie (Capt.) and another; :Referee Capt. Waymouth,
COCK FIGHTING IN MANILA has been stopped. The "sport" has been practised by the Spaniards for 100 year. The sentiment of
the Americans in Manila is against it, The Municipal Board has decided that the sport is depraved and demoralizing, and hazardous to the youth of Manila A Spaniard who has enjoyed a lucrative monopoly of such spectacles has been refused a renewal of his license.
2.
of a man who will ever remain a BY KIND PERMISSION of Lieut. Col.
landmark of Far Eastern history. EL-AKT
Received 11.80 sm. Published 1.80 p.m.
REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
SOUTH AFRICA.
LONDON, December 19th. The Johannesberg Stock Exchange, has been opened.
The Delagos Bay Tallway has been opened to civil traffic.
AMERICA AND CHINESE TEAB,
The Washington correspondent of the Morning Post states that the United States Administration, will probably ask Congress
Our store is situated between the Principal Banking Institutions and days after the Vessel's arrival bere, aft hichine repairs of all descriptions under the to repeal the duty on Chinese tens
Hotels in Hongkong.
Hongkong, with July, 1001,
₤7770
The company execute abip, and marine en superintendence of experienced Enippemis Shipwrights and Engineer, at moderate prices
and October, 1001.
MESSRS COTTAM & CO, for WARM
Baillie and Officers, the Band of the zand Bum bay Infantry will play at the Hongkong Hotel this evening, from 8 to 9.30 p.m.
PROGRAMME.
z Selection "Reminiscences of Sullivan Winterbation
Vale"Lesßirones","
3. Pelk..." Biolania"
Waldeufel
cong
Skirback,
.......Newton,
4800grée" Alise Mine" je
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Caladosiana..."Beatch".
6. Selection..."Little Christopher Columbus "........ Carylk; "God anya the King."
THE LATE QUEEN-Thers is a little story about Prince Edward of Wales told 1s the British Weekly, which (declares it to be perfectly true. He said, the other day, to a lady who was visiting the royal children in their numery, "To you think that great-grand- mamma is quite happyfin Heaven?" "Yes, dear," replied the lady's "don't you think so?” "Well, I am not quite sure, answered the litus Prince. "You sea, she will have to walk behind the angels there, and here she always walked in front
LESSRS. COTTAM & CO. for PATENT
MTHER DRESS BOOTS AND
SHOES:
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