MR. J. H. BROOKE, proprietor and editor of the Japan Herald, for thirty-three years a journalist in Yokohama, died there on the 8th inst.
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SOUTH RAUB:-The Secretary, has received the following telegram from South Raub:- "Crushing finished. 277 tous of stotte realized 11 ozs. smelted gold."
THE DALLAS GOMPANÝ should be along shortly for ther are due at Singapore on the roth inst. Mr, Dallas has a very strong com- pany of 34 artists with about 14 plays, including the most up-to-date pieces.
THE ENTRANCE. for Guests for the ceremony at the Naval Yard to-morrow is the gateway in Messys: Punchard Lowther and Coy's works near Messrs. Butterfield and Coy's premises near Murray Pier.
RAUB GOLD-The Secretary, of Ranb Australian Gold Mining Company Ltd. has received the following telegram from Raub -- Crushing finished. 3,400 tons of stone realized 1,300 ozs, smelted goll." (Making an average of 7 dwts.. 15 grains.)-
NO. BUBONIC PLAGUE, no cholera, no diphtheria, no enteric fever, no puerperal fever, to relapsing fever, no scarlet fever, no typhus fever and no small-pox in Hongkong's list of communicable diseases reported during the week ended on Saturday last.
RAISING TROOPS IN CHIHLI:-Dis patches from the North report that the various Generals under Viceroy Yuan Shih-k'ai are now actively engaged in enlisting young, able- budied Ghibli men for their various corps, it being rumoured that some 40,000 are to be ad led to the Peiyang army in the immediate future.
A FLOURISHING BUSINESS We are informed by Messrs John Humphreys and Son, General Managers, Humphreys Estate and Finance Co. Limited that subject to audit, the Directors have decided in pay a dividend for the months ending 31st December, 1901, at the rate of 10% per annum, to place $100,000 to Perumnent Reserve Fund and $25,000 to Equalization of Dividend Fund and carry forward $18,529 18.
FOOTBALL: The following football fixtures have been arradged
Thursday, Jan. 16.--Al four flock, Shield tie-Rangers H.M.S. Glory,
Saturday, Jan. 8, Hongkong Football Club 2. The Navy (under Association rules.) Kick-- off at a quarter past four."
Monday, Jan. 20.-At half-past four. Hong- kong Football Club (A) 7. St. John's Cathedral · Choir,
Thursday, Jan. 23. At four o'clock. Shield tie-CCompany, R. W. F. 19 Company, R. A. Saturday, Jan. 21.-At four o'clock. Shield, e-Hongkong Football Club &. E Company,
R. W. F.
·CORRESPONDENCE.
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THE WHALE IN THE BARBOUR. To TK EDITOR OF THE HONexong TelegrafII.” DEAR SIR,I see in a recent issue mention of a whale being seen in the harbour. I wish. to relate that the crew of H.M.S. Waterwitch saw the above and took it to be a capsized junk until it blew off three times in succession be- tween the C.P.R. steamer and Holt's buoys; then we decided it to be a black fish of in- mense size. It was in view for fully five minutes or even more. (loping this will give the required information.
I beg to remain,
Your's truly,
G. II. BRUCE, H.M.S. Waterwitch. Hongkong, 13th January, 1903.
AT THE MAGISTRACY,
January 14th,
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, TUESDAY, JANUARY 14, 1902.
CKINA AND MANILA STEAM-
SHIP COMPANY, LIMITE
CAPITAL INCREASED.
An extraordinary general meeting of the China and Manila Steamship Company, Limited was held 10-day at the Company's office, No. 14, Des Voeux Road, Central, at 11 o'clock am when the resolutions which were passed 'nt the extraordinary general meeting of the Com pany held on the 26th December, 1901, were confirmed as special resolutions.
The were present Mr. R. Shewan, Chair- man, and Messrs N. A. Seibs, D. Gillies, D. E. Brown, T. A. Babbington, H. P. White, J. S Van Buren, A. G. Gordon. A. V. Apcar, A. G Somerville and Fung Wa Chun.
The winutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed.
The Chairman proposed the following resolu- tion, wh ch was seconded by Mr. Arnold and unanimously adopted.
RESOLYLD.
"That the Capital of the Company "he increased from One Million of Dollars "(its present Capital) to One Million Five "Hundred Thousand Dollars by the crea "tion of Ten Thousand New Shares of "Fifty Dollars each."
The following resolution was proposed by the Chairman, seconded by Mr. Gillies and unanimously carried.'
RESOLVED.
"That the New Shares shall be offered in the first instance to the persons "who, on the 15th January, 1902, shall be registered as shareholders, in the propor "tion of one new shares for every two of "present shares and that such offer shall
WEI-HAI-WEI.
(From our own Correspondent.)
Intimations.
THE CHINA. PROVIDENT LOAN AND MORTGAGE CO., LIMITED.
ORDINARY ANNUAL
January 3rd. Hongkong no doubt regards with interest the development of its young sister up north, the TMEETING of SHAREHOLDERS in latest addition-if exception be inade of the the Company will be held at the 'COMPANY'S Transvaal and Orange River Colony-to the OFFICE, No. 14, Des Voeux Road, Victoria, TO-MORROW, the 15th January, 1902, at Imperial Family of Britain. While, however, NGON, for the purpose of receiving a State. the acquisition of the quondam Dutch Republicsment of Accounts and the Report of the cannot, from some points of view, be regarded General Managers for the year ending 319 as a fait accompli, Wei-Hai-Wei has passed its December, 1901, declaring a Dividend and electing a Consulting Committee and Auditors. fourth season under the White Ensign and the
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company Union Jack. Its existence as a British Colony will be CLOSED from 11th to 15th instant, dates from the 24th of May, 1898.
both Days inclusive.
SHEWAN, TOMES & CO.,
General Managers. Hongkong, 14th January, 1902.
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THE WEST POINT BUILDING CO., LIMITED.
Since the stirring events, of the Chino-Japa nese War little has occurred to break the even tenor of its life. At the time of the Boxer movement, tliere was a small kindred display here, Certain of the "invincibles "assiduously cultivated the impression among the villagers that the "foreign devils" were, going to take away their land, and thus worked up a half hearted rising. An attack was made on the Boundary Commission under Majer Penrose R.E., when it was engaged in delimiting the frontiers of the territory; and before the guard could come up the Major and another officer. were severely handled. It was the irony of fate that the sharp lesson the fanatics received on this occasion, in the shape of a few well-directed volleys, should have been administered to them by their own kith and kin-a company of the 1st Chinese Regiment. The insurrection, if such it may be called, evaporated then and there..
It cannot be denied that the develop- ment of Wei-hai-wei as a naval station has been retarded; for a time at least, by the South African War. Forts had been con- structed, principally on the island; emplace- ments for guns of
of heavy calibre were ready,
"be made by notice specifying the fumber when the pref came last March that all work
"of new shares to which the shareholder is entitled, and limiting a time within "which the offer if not accepted will be deemed to be declined, and, after the "expiration of such time or on the receipt
of an imtination from the shareholder to to whom such notice is given that he "declines to accept the shares offered, the "General Managers may allot or otherwise "dispose of all unaccepted shares to such persons on such terms and conditions and at such tinies as the General Mana- "gers shall think fit."
The Chairman proposed the following, seconded by Mr. Brown, and unanimously adopted.
RESOLVED,
That each of the said new shares "shall be paid for as follows-The sum "of Five dollars on account thereof shall "be paid on the 28th February, 1902, at such place as the General Managers "shall appoint, the sum of Ten dollars "further on account thereof shall be paid "on the 31st May, 1902, at such place 25 "aforesaid, the sum of Ten dollars further "an account thereof shall be paid on the "31st December, 1952, at such place as "aforesaid, and the balance shall be paid "in such instalments (at intervals between "the payment of each instalment of not "less than three months, and subject to "notice being given in accordance with "Article $1 of these. Articles) and at such times and places as the General Mana "gers shall appoint. Provided that the "General Managers may, if they shall "think fit so to do, extend the time beyond "the dates above-mentioned for payment "of any money for the time being unpaid " on any or either of the said new shares. The meeting then adjourned.
ROYAL ENGINEER VARIETY
CLUB.
ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL CONCERT.
Last evening the R. E. V. C. added to their laurels, by presenting another very enjoyable programme of song and recitation. The house was crowded to its utmost capacity and the audience were enthusiastic in their reception of the participants.
BURGLARY AT KOWLOON. Cheung Yau has been plying the vocation of "burglar" in Kowloon, with varied success. since 25th December last. On that day he The programme was much the same as on entered No. 24, Ta Hit Hong, and stole 10 Saturday night, with the exception that the picces of clothing, one pair earrings and a well-known singer Miss Maud Albert favoured bangle. On the 5th instant he secured from the audience with two very pleasing ballads No. 17, Sha Lau kla, 20 pieces clothing, one and was heartily encored on each occasion. blanket and a watch and chain. The old Private Burgess was ill and did not take part adage that the pitcher that goes to the well, in the first half of the programme, except in 100 often is at last broken," was true in his, the musical sketch with S. Sgt. Ward. In the cale. He attempted last. Sunday to enter the second part, although quite sick, he managed house 4, Kowloon City and was caught into appear and did very creditably. the act. He was sentenced to 8 months in gaol, being found guilty on all three charges
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ROBBED HIS FRIEND
It was a great disappointment to the au- dience that a severe illness prevented Armt Sergt. Viggers from singing, except in the last half, although he made up for it then by his clever rendition of "I'm throwing myself away.". In place of Private Burgess in Part I Mr. Clark recited "The Dandy Fifth" a very pathetic tale of the London slums.
John Lawrence, living at the Star Coffee House, has a liking for his friends' clothes, not as articles of wearing apparel, but as a means of raising the wherewithal" He abstracted four pieces of clothing from the bag of his At the end of the entertainment floral pieces fellow-lodger W. H. Coulter and sold them to were presented to the ladies, who had so B second hand clothes dealer. The theft was traced to him and he will have quarters for one week in a better known, if not quite as comfortable," hotel under the supervision of the Government,
CRUZ SENTENCED AT LAST!
F. Cruz has at last become entangled in the meshes of the law and sentenced to two months' hard labour, with no fine, alternative.
Messrs. W. Brewer produced in Court to day the original orders from Cruz, and it was seen that he had used the note paper of. Mr. Sykes, after he bad left bis employ. This was con. clusive evidence of his intent to defrand and he was sentenced accordingly.
kindly volunteered their services. S. Sgt. Ward was the recipient of a bouquet composed of whirligig windmills. Amidst shouts of laughter the popular Serg. Viggers received a piece of Xmas paper tied like a bouquet, a bottle.of'sjout und a piece of bread. So ended one of the most successful entertainments ever given by the R. E. V. C.
HE FORGOT.
He: "And she sent me as a souvenir a little book of poems, by-er-by- bather the name-by-
ShaBy post, I expect."
MESSRS, COTTAM & CO for DRESS M
I SHIRTS, TIES, and WHITE -KID:
ESSRS. COTTAM & Cp., for THE BA FAVORITE-STRAW HAT also
NTEENTH ORDINARY MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS in this Company will be held at the COMPANY'S OFFICES, Victoria Buildings, on THURSDAY, the 23d January, 1902, at 11.45 o'clock A.M., for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors together with Statement of Accounts for the year ending 31st December, 1901.
hereby given that the THIR
The REGISTER of SHARES of the Cam- pany will be CLOSED from TUESDAY, the 14th instant, to THURSDAY, the 23d instant, (both Days inclusive), during which period no Transfer of Shares can be registered.
By Order of the Board of Directors,
MOWBRAY'S. NORTHCOTE, Acting Secretary to the Hongkong Land Investment and Agency Co., Ltd. General Agents for The West Point Building Company, Limited. Hongkong, 6th January, 1901.
[zzd THE HONGKONG LAND INVESTMENT AND AGENCY. COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE is hereby given that the FOUR-
NTEENTH ORDINARY MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS in this Company will be held at the COMPANY'S OFFICES, Victoria Buildings, on THURSDAY, the 23rd January, 1902, at 12 o'clock Noos, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors together with Statement of Accounts for the year ending 31st December, 1901.
en the fortifications was to be stopped. No explanation was given, but that economy was the ruling motive there seems little cause to doubt. "It is bound to come in time" is the opinion of those in a position to judge; and one is the more inclined to this belief because
The REGISTER of SHARES will be the greater part of the work is done.
CLOSED from TUESDAY, the 14th instant, But nothing can take away from Wei-hai-to THURSDAY, the 23rd instant, (both Days wei its natural attractions, and its magnificent inclusive), during which period no Transfer of
Shares can be registered. climate. Many an English watering-place would lay down a handsome sum if the Bay of Wei-hai-wei, island, hills and all, could be transferred to the shores of Albion. And here we find the foundation of another phase of its development, which, in-the-ordinary course of events, nothing can retard. The fature of Wei-hai-wei as the summer station for the. fleet, the health resort for China, ls assured.
But, it will be asked, what has been done to the place as the hand of Nature left it, as the stand-stil! Chinaman has left it, to fit it for its new role? Briefly, three things (1) new means of communication (2) scientific sanita. tion (3) summer residences.
Under the first heading comes steam com- munication between the island and the main. land. A launch runs three time a day be tween the Admiralty Pier, Lia-kung-tao, and the new jetty on the mainland, covering the distance in 15-20 minutes. From Half Moon Bay past this jetty, and along the shores of Narcissus Bay as far as Flagstaff Hill, a distance of six miles, runs a fine new road, constructed under the supervision of Major Lee, R.E. This will soon to be extended along the whole sea front of the territory-a distance of 20 miles. Inland, past the old native city, and skirting the north flank of the Seymour Range, runs another new road; at present 8 miles in length, which the spring will see completed to the boundary-14 miles in all. This road follows, in a generally western direction, the old native track to Chefoo. Yet another well-engineered high way deserves mention-the Hill Road to Waterwitch Bay, which crosses a gap in the Fitzgerald Range at a height of 600 feet and
By Order of the Board of Directors,
MOWBRAY S. NORTHCOTE, Acting Secretary. Hongkong, 6th January, 1902.
Lard
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. [NFORMATION has been received from the Military Authorities that ARTILLERY PRACTICE will take place as follows:-
On the 20th, 22nd, 24th, 28th, 29th and 30th instant, from Stonecutters' Island, West. On the 29th instant; from Stonecutters
Island, East.
- On the 30th instant, from Belchers' Bay.
All ships, junks and other vessels are cau; tioned to keep clear of the ranges.
By Command, .
J. H. STEWART LOCKHART,
Colonial Secretary.. Colonial Secretary's Office,
Hongkong, 11th January, 1902.
Entertainment,
[54d
HONGKONG BENEVOLENT SOCIETY.
SUBSCRIPTION DANCE in aid of the
Above SOCIETY will be held in the CITY HALL, on 'JANUARY, 24TH, 1902, at 9.30 PM.
TICKETS $4 each. Tickets may be had from Mrs. FORBES. East Point, or from Members of the Committee of the Society.
Hongkong, 19th December, 1901,
Notice of Firm.
NOTICE.
descends in sweeping curves to the splendid May been admitted a PARTNER in
beach opposite Eddy Island. Here is the place for a fine "sea," when there is a north
blow,
"
Under fair conditions, it may be claimed that British jurisdiction means sound sanita- tion. Joba Chinaman has found at Wei-Hai- wei that he has, willy-nilly, to conform to the ordinary laws of health. There are two well-
equipped hospitals in the colony, under the direction of Major Starr, RAM.C. A great boon to the community has been the sinking of new wells. Certain of these are kept under lock and key for the sole use of Europeans. The water is pure; highly mineral, but, free from bacteria.
[R. GEORGE JEFFERSON has This
our Firm.
C. CHARLES BROS. & CO.
[s Hongkong, rrth January, 1902.
To be Let.
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The most imposing building in the colony is the new Queen's Hotel, which occupies a commanding position on King Hall Point: near the Western- Entrance to the harbour and close to a ruined fort. Within' the last few days it has passed into the hands of M. Vernon, the proprietor of the well known Astor House, Shanghai, Considerable extensions are about to be made to the present Apply to building, as the accommodation last season was not found equal to the demand. At Half Moon Bay are eight large bungalows brautifully situated, and on Narcissus Bay four-the pro- perty of the Wei-Hai-Wei Land Building Co. Ltd., to whom also the Queen's Hotel belonged before it was taken over by M. Vernon.
On the island, as might be expected, the naval element predominates. Here are the Queen's House (containing the Government Offices), the Naval Depot etc, while off the south shore lie the warships. Of these the most important at present is the Argonant, vice the Terrible. On the mainland are the barracks of the 1st Chinese
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