TURF TOPICS,
1th February,
Heather King, Im., 33, 1.08 1/5, 1.38 1/5. Beancake, m., 36 2/5, 1.08 3/5, 1.44, 2.20, 2.54 3/5.
Ski want two quarters ; missed.
Forward's time missed.
Fortune Rose and Common Rose, fm., 31,
· 1,06 2/5, 1.38 4/5.
Highland-man, M., 33 1/5, 1707-2/5, 1.40' 3/5,
2.17.
Highland Laird, 33, 1.06,4/5, K.39 2/5/2.13.1/5. Norman King, im., 2, 35 2/5, 1.12, 1.43 3/5. Velocity and Rabbit, m, 31 2/5, 1.05 1/5, 1.39 for Velocity: 1.41 Rabbit.
Eagle and Zapeter, fm., 33 1/5, 1.07a/5, 1.42 3/5..
Douaybrooke, m., 31 3/5, 1.03 3/5.
Lucky Chief and Korean Chief, Im, 2, 33) 1.09, 1.41.
Exchange King, 1m, 31. 2/5, 195, 1.40, 2.12 3/5
Sycee King, m., joined by Blue Nile, 33 2/5, 1.05, 1.39, 2.13.
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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH SATURDAY FEBRUARY 17, 1906.
Peebles and Gaberlunzie, one mile, 34), 1.09, 1.46, 3.30).
Maori King, ona mile, 2.19: last three- quarters 1.44, last quarter 30.
Cr.
By Balance of un- divided profits, June 30th $1,707,778.85 By Amount of net
profits for the
six months end-
►
ing December
Himalaya Rose, one mile, 37, 1.14, 1.5, 2.21. Sunrise Rose, one mile, 36, 1.13, 1.48, 2.19. Glorious Reis, a mile and a quarter, 2.52,. last quarter 33.
THE RIDING BOY.
HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.
The eighty-first report of the court of directors to the ordinary half-yearly general meeting of shareholders to be held at the City Hall, Hong- kong, on Saturday, the 24th February, is-s follows:—
To the proprietors of the
Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Cor.
poration. Gentlemen, The Directors have now to submit to you a general statement of the affairs of the Bank, and Balance Sheet for the half- year ending 31st Dec., 1905.
The net profits for the period, including $1,702,728.85, balance brought forward from last account, after paying all charges, deduct- Mikoshing interest paid and making provision for bad and doubtful accounts, amount to $4,864,395.72.
Emerald King, m., 32, 1.06, 1.41 3/5, 2.14. Gold King, m, 35, 1.09, 1.43 4/5, 2.16 3/5.. Maori King, Im, 37, 1.13, 1.50, 2,31 4/5. Gipsy King, Im, 33, 107, 1.42. Eri King, fm., 1.00 2/5.. Speculation (Johnstone) im, joined 1m 34 4/5, 1.11, 1.45 3/5, 2.17 4/5"
logot, two quarters; 30: 30). Coronet Rose, I., ?, 3a§, 1.08, -1.394. · Rambler Rose, rậm., 7, 41 2/5, 1.21, 1.58 3/5. 2.33, 3.06 4/5
"Banzai and Highland Chiel, {m,, 7, 33; 1.084. Melinite ("boy") and. Aconite (Moller), 7m., 36 4/5, 1.13, 1.44, Meliaite first.
Lyddite ("boy"), ¡m., 32 3/5, 1.08, 1.46 1/5
2.28.
Freedachs, Im., 38, 1.11 3/5, 1.46, 7.19 3/5... Highland Star (Robertson), rm., 334, 1.08, 1.44), 2.20),
Wakelyn, m., 35, 1.08, 1.41 4/5, 2.16.
•Mongolian Chief, Im., 34, 4.09 3/5, 1.46. Saxonia, tm., 30 3/5.
Halcyon Days and Promised Land, two quarters; not taken.
Sundial (Cox), Im. 33 3/5, 1.98, 1.44 2)5, 2.18 4/5
Red Herring (Johnstone), Spring Chicken (Cruickshank), im,, 34 3/5, 1.10, 1.49, 2,22 1/5,
New Boy, im, joined by Ca-Canny, I m., 35, 1.09, 1.45, 2.18 /S
Kover (Alderton), m., 343/5, 108 4/5, 1:42 3/5
"Diadem, (Cox), 10%, 7.333/5, 1.15, 1.44.
Ga berlunzie and Peebles, im., 7.352/5, 1.tr 3/5, 1.47 2/5. Peebles I sec. behind,
Pilot and Rising Sun, 1m, 38, 1.85, 1-47 3/5. Spotted Rose and Glorious Rase, fm., 37 1.10 3/5, 1.44 3/5, 3.18 2/5, 2.51 for Glorious and 2.54 for Spotted.
takes, 36 2/5,
2/5, 1.48 2/5,
Himalaya Rose, im., last 1.07 3/5.
Sunrise Rose, tm., 36,112 2.10 2/5.
Triumph Rose, m., 36, 1.10 4/5, 140 2/5, 2.17 3/5.
Sonenoid and Buth Rosa, Im., 7, 57, 1.19. La France Rose, missed.
Arab Chief, missed.
2
A grey paay, im.,.P, 34, 1.09, 1.47.
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The directors recommend the transfer of $1,000,000 from the profit and loss account to credit of the silver reserva fund, which fund will then stand at $9,500,000,
After making this transfer and deducting remuneration to directors there remains for appropriation $3,849,395.72, out of which the directors recommend the payment of a dividend of one pound and fifteen shillings sterling per share, which at 4/6 will absorb $622,223.24, and a bonus of one pound sterling per share, which at 4/6 will absorb $355.555-55-
The difference is exchange between 4/6, the clared, and 2.09/16, the rate of the day, amounts
rate at which the dividend and bonus are de.
to $1,171,84055«,
The Balance $1,697,777.40 to be carried to new profit and loss account
DIRECTORS.
Mr. A. Haupt has been elected Chairman for the year 1906, and the Honourable Mr. C. W. Dickson Deputy Chairman.
Mr. H. Schubart having resigned his seat on leaving the Colony, Mr. C. R. Lenzmann has been invited to fill the vacancy; the appoint ment requires confirmation at this meeting.
31st, 1905, after making provi- sions for bad and doubtful
debts, deduct-
ing all expenses
and interest
paid and due... 3,161,666.87
$4,864,395-72
$4,864,395.72,
STERLING RESERVE FUND. To Balance,................................................. $10,000,000.00 By Balance June 30th, 1905 (in-
vested in sterling securities), $10,000,000.00 $10,000,000.00
$9,500,000 00 8,500,000.00
SILVER ABSERVE FUND. To Balance,
..................... By Balance June 30th, 1903,
Transfer: from profit and loss
account, 1939
1
1,000,000,00
$500,000,00
THE GREEn island CHEENT
CO., L. .
The report for presentation to the share holders at the seventeenth ordinary general meeting, to be held at the office of the general! managers, on Saturday, 24th February, at 11.30 o'clock a.m., reads
Aunexed we have the pleasure to lay before shareholders a statement of acounts for the year ending 31st December, 1905. The net profit, including the amount brought forward from the previous year, amounts to $437,219.87 which it is proposed to deal with as follows: viz
To place to Reserve Fund....$to,000.00 To pay a Dividend of 20
per cent............ ******300,000.00 To pay a Bonus Dividend of s
per cent.......
75,000.00.
To carry forward to the credit of
next year's account.... 52,219.87 The demand for cement was constant through- out the whole year and the factory was kept Eworking at high pressure without intermission. In this respect the new Rotary Kilns which are now beginning to work will afford a much needed relief.
Mi. H. A. W. Slade, Mr. Shellim and Mr. re-election, offer themselves accordingly. Goett retire in rotation, but, being eligible for
AUDITORS.
The accounts have been audited by Mr. W. Hutton Palti and Mr. A. G. Wood, who offer themselves for re-election.
ABSTRACT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES, HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.
Paid-up Capital, .....................$10,00 3,000,00 Sterling Reserve Fund,.............. 10,000,000,00 8,500,000.00 250,000.00,
A black mare, im., 30, 59 3/5, 1.32, 2.02 3/5. Silver Reserve Fund, ............
SELECTIONS FOR MONDAY'S EVENTS.
The Wong-noi-chong Stakes.
I-Common Rose.
2-Patkan (with good rider),
3-The Rabbit, or Red Herring.
The Victoria Stakes.
-Beather King.
1-Fortune Rose. 3--Beancake.
The Valley Stakes.
1-Wakelyn.
7-Speculation.
3-Maori King.
4-Skit, or Cordite.
The Maiden' Stakes.
1-Glorious or Spotted Rose, (whichever
starts).
2-Old Boy or Zanzibar (whichever
starts),
3-Exchange King.
The Foochow Cup.
I-Czardas.
2--Sunrise Rasc. 3-Donnybrook. 4-Boancake.
The Garrison Cup.
1-Triumph Rose. z-Rosthem. 3-Zanzibar.
4-Arab Chief
The Chinese Club Cup,
1-Frechdacha,
2-Rover.
3-Highland Star or Sundial.
4-Rising Bun.
The Lusitano Cup.
I-Glorious or Spotted Rose (whichever
- starts).
7-Emerald King.
3-New Boy.
The Hongkong Club Cup.
1-Coronet Rose. 2-Highland Laird.
3- Donybrook.
-White Blare.
The Commodore's Cup.
I-Wakelyn,
-Common Rose. 3-ingat
4-Skirt, or Cordite,
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EARLY BIRD.
A very disheartening morning was ushered in to-day which was very uncomfortable for sportsmen at the course. A heavy drizzle and strong guate of wind, suggestive of a typhoon, swept the course making it exceedingly un- pleasant for both the jockeys and the spectators, Nevertheless, there was a large attendance, due to the near approach of the meeting.
The "limes" were under: Beancake, last mile and a quarter, of a mile and a half, 35, 1.09, 1.44, 2.20 3/5, *.53 3/5.
Heather King, three-quarters of a milo, 95, 1.08, 1.38.
Fortune Rose, three-quarters of a mile, 331 *1,07, 1.38.3/5-
Mick, three-quarters of a mile, 38, 1.15, 1.48, Norman King, one mile, 37, 1.13, 1.49, 2.19. Lucky Chief and Corean Chief, and mile, 34, 1.07, 1.43, 1.17.
Sycee King, one mile, and Blue Nile chipped in last three quarters, 333, 1.051, 1.39), 2.12).
Speculation and Mikosh, one mile, 341, 141, 1.46, 2.171.
Marine Insurance Account,
Notes in Circulation:-
Authorised issue
against securi-
ties deposited with the Crown Agents for the Colonies, Additional issue authorised by Hongkong Or
m
$10,000,000,00
The Hon. W. J. Gresson having left the Colony, the Hon. C. W. Dickson was invited to take his place on the Consulting Committee. In accordance with the Articles of Association, Sir Paul Chater, C.M.D. the Hon. C. W. Dick son and Dr. J. W. Noble retire, but being eligible, offer themselves for re-election,
The accounts have been audited by Messrs. T. Arnold and W. H. Potts, who are recom. mended for-re-election.
SHEWAN TOMES & CO..
General Managers.
Hongkong, 9th February, 1906.
The accounts are as follows:- PROFIT AND LOSS.
Interest........................... 26,089.92
Exchange
Auditors' fees.....ne, somTOTTAK Consulting Committee's fee R Amount writico off as depreciation
for 1905.SAPUN Balance Activ
1,500.00
PRINCE ARTHUR OF
CONNAUGHT
SIGHTSEEING IN HONGKONG.
JUPITER PLUVIUS IN THE ASCENDANT.
VIEWING THE CITY.
Tar-ning, Chan Lok-chnen, Chan King-wan, Chau-Chi-bing, Siu Yuen-fai, and Tong Tax
sau,
from
with
IN THE THEATRE. The interior of the Ko Shing Theatre has been entirely repainted and decorated and generally transformed into an enlarged sum- mer house, overgreens and chrysanthemum being profusely used on all sides, while im- mense baskets of flowers and foliage bang
the roof.
Above the stage are the British and Chinese flags, while between them is a counterfeit presentment of the "bird of good amen" arranged in twisted xoth inst.
silke, valued at $2,000, and this is flanked on After the brilliant weather which prevailed on
either side by two valuable ancient lamps sus the advent of Prince Arthur of Connaught yes-pended from the cross-beams, each of which terday, and allowed the ceremonial reception is valued at Ston Facing the stage, and and welcome to be carried out under the most
above the seat to be occupied by is Royal auspicious conditions, it was probably too much Highness is the word "Welcome," pick- to expect that the delightful sunshine would
ed out in chrysanthemums, the letter being continue to-day. As a matter of fact, the morn
five feet in length. Immediately below this ing dawned dull and threatening, and before is a most magnificent reroll 20 feet by noon a thin drizzle, which seemed likely to
14 'feet, in maroon satin heavily embrof- turn into a downpour, was falling over the city.
dered with silk illustrations of incidents in the Nevertheless, it was determined that the pro lives of mandarins of the ancient days. This gramme which bad previously been arranged very handsome scrolli was insured for $300. so that Prince Arthur should see as much as
The interior of the hall where the banquet is possible of Victoria and its environs during bis
to take place is lit by acetylene lamps, and the short stay in the Colony, should be adbered to.
tables are so arranged that each one will extensive as far as possible. It was not a very
Accommodate two European guests nor a very exbitrating programme at the best,
Chinese host on either side, with a distance but at least it was calculated to enable our.
of fourteen feet between the lines of tables,.in. Royal visitor to gain some conception of the order to have the stage well in view, only three rocky islet which British indomitability and sides of the tables being occupied. The ar Chinese assistance has converted into the leading port, in point of tonnage, in the raging of the tables was in the capable hands of Mr. She Pa-sham of the Hongkong. Hotel world. The first item on the list was that His and are arranged half in European and half Royal Highness should proceed by sea to
in Chinese style, each guest being provided Deep Water Bay there to be entertained
with both chopsticks and spoons, forka and lunch by the Royal Hongkong Golf Club. knives, so that they can use either of will. There seemed a bare possibility is the Prince Arthur will be seated immediately middle of the day that the weather would clear facing the stage on which a play will be tin, but the guarding of the weather secrets, 30 performed during the progress of the banquet, far as Hongkong is concerned, was not ap-lustrative of life in China goo years ago, parently in complaisant mood, and when the the performers being young boys from the Choy Royal party resolved to start from Government House for Deep Water Bay it was still drizzling, a misty Scotch penetrating drizzle. However, being an Englishman and accustom ed to weather vagaries, His Royal Highness decided to take the chances and his suite were of the same mind. It is a moral certainty that the majority of Hongkong residents, all, in fact, but a few lively spirits, who seem im- pervious to the elements and laugh at foi- lune's little ways, would have abandoned the trip altogether, but the Prince was not to be gainsaid. Amid the most appropitious circum- stances the Royal guest and entourage took their somewhat dismal way in chairs towards Murray Pier.
His Royal Highness was accompanied by Admiral Sir Edward Seymour General Sir Thomas Kelly-Kenny, Mr. Lampson, Captain Wyndham, and Lieut. Arbuthnot-Leslie, A.D.C. His Excellency the Governor, having business to transact, did not visit Deep Water Bay, nor did Admiral Sir Gerard Noel, nor Lord Redesdale.
Nam Kok Theatrical Company, specially en- gaged, and affiliated with the Tin Yin Com pany, from the Nation Theatre. The inciden tal music will be supplied by Chinese musi cions, So that the entire function may retain its A Chinese character the very chair-almost throne-on which Prince Arthur will be seated being a most elaborately carved and decorated blackwood chair of immense value. Assisting in the arrangements of the interior decorations were some men from H.M.S. Andromeda under the superintendence of Signalman Owen, while the exterior design of electric lights had been arranged by the Electric Company:
THE BANQUET.
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↑ of the principal and "princely" houses were decorated with devices which could be il luminated
as night fell but the others of less affluence perhaps, but filled with the same spirit of loyalty, were content with flags and hosts of lanterns of all shapes and shades Alas, when the rain came down in a steady drizzls and was lowly absorbed by the drooping flags, the general appearance was scarcely suggestive of that spontaneous spirit of loyalty which, animated the hearts of those who had hoped to earn a momentary word of praise from the repras entative of the Sovereign. Hope grew and faded again as the afternoon word away and there seemed no likelihood that a strong cut- burst of sunshine would charm away the rain. god, and send the flags waving as joyously as it would raise the spirits of the public.
THE ARCHES.
The 'Chipese community in Hongkong ara well represented by their decorations in honour of Prince Arthur of Connaught. Every in- dividunt concerned in the decorations has done his best to make them a feature of the wel- come. Especially in their erection of triumphal arches are the Chinese successful, and on this occasion they seem in have outdone previous efforts. In the middle of Queen's Road East with
dome towering over 100 feet high stands one of these works of art. Spectators stand in ama amazement at the triumph of labour there to be
is seen. This tower with its many storeys in the upper part decorated with richly coloured matting, with good paintings, while the lowerpart is covered with carved wood of a polden colour, while chandeliers are hanging from the ceilings. Coming along Queen's Road and moving westwards there is to be seen a very prominent - arch just midway between the Central Market and the Clock Tower. This structure with its varigated colours and with the sun shining on it presented a most picturesque appearance to-day. At each corner hangs what represents bells contrived out of brown bamboo. Just under the archway, and at both entrances hang from the ceilings large cases of wax figures; these are repeated at the sides. The wax dolla with some of their faces painted are dressed in different colours, of silk, while the corners of their dresses are studded with tinsel omaments which present a sparkling appearance, At the side of the archway and in gold letters are inscribed: Welcome to Your Royal High- ness. Good luck to you and may you' live a long life of happiness."
Just west of the Central Market stands na- other imposing structure, which although not quite so high as the previous one, is of the same design and picturesqueness, while pots of flowers in full bloom are placed on stands at the side and under the archway.
The arch which spans the thoroughfare on Queen's Foad West, near to the Brigade Station, is a very clever piece of work, and shows enormous attention to detail. A similar description of greeting to our Royal visitor hangs under the archway and there are large chandeliers which, when sparkling in the sun give a very fine appearance to the whole. At the sides are beautifully carved pillars in gold, and lower down the heads of dragons are also carved. Bangles hang around their necks completing a picturesque and unique structure, Mention must also be made of the splendid carving of birds and flowers adjoining this arch.
Following this route until well past the Ke Shing theatre there are many of these atructures of the same design and colour, while there is another in Bonham Strand West.
In Bonham Strand itself there are several
of these Oriental signs of welcome. And a glimpse of Des Voeux Road West shows that they have not omined these charming and valuable tributes to Prince Arthur.
132,843.40 Royal party and those residents who desiredderson A. Shelton Hooper, A. Haupt, Rthe thoroughfare completely constructed of
437,219.87
dinance No. 19;
of 1900, against
coins lodged
kong Govt. 9,053.943.00
19,053,943.00
5598,284.12 Balance brought forward from 1904... 95,054.82
with the Hong-
Current accounts,-
Silver, $70,174,031.56
Gold, 44,453,633
115. 98, 45,125,816.76 :
Fixed deposits,
Silver,
115,299,848.32
.$33,637,685.12.
Gold, £5,223,024 -
6. 1. $3,017,006.30 Bills Payabic (including Drafts on London Bankers, call loans and short sight drawings on London office against bills receivable and bullion ship.
Profit and loss account, ............ Llally on life of Exchange re
discounted £4.406,808 177. 8. of which £3.37 Gr. Bif. lave since sun off.
-106,655,291.42
16,180,101.20 4,864.395.71
4,395-30
THE ILLUMINATIONS.
The following 18 the list of the invited guests: H. R. H. Prince Arthur of Connaught, Lord Redesdale, General Sir T. Kelly-Kenny, Admiral Sir Edward Seymour, Captain Wynd ham, Colonel Arthur Davidson, Mr. M. W. Lampson, H.E. Sir Matthew Nathan, Captain Arbuthnot Leslie, Captain C. H. Coleman, Mr. R. A. Ponsonby, Captain H. W. Smith, H.E. A Government launch was in waiting Major-General V. Hatton, Captain Ward, ADC, H.E. Sir Gerard Noel, Lieutenant Burton, at the Pier and the Farty embarked. Of course Messrs. C. E. Anton, E. F. Aucott, G. Murray there was no game of golf as bad been ar
Bain, Sir H. Berkeley, Messrs. C. E. H. Deavis, ranged, the weather was far too unsettled for Hon. Mr. A. W. Brewin, Hon. Captain Barnes that, but the Golf Club had the honour of
Lawrence, Messrs. F.J. Badeley, J. Byar Ball, entertaining His Royal Highness to lunch. General Bragg, Bologorvskey, H. F. Butter
Ons of the pleasurable events which it was worth, D. E. Brown, Messrs. A. Babington, L. thought Prince Arthur would enjoy was a trip Beriodosgue, W.D. Braidwood, J. Barton, Hos. to the Polo Ground, where a game of polo Mr. W.Chatham, Sir C.P, Chater, C.M.G, Dr. F. would be provided by the distinguished W. Clark: Messra. W. A. Cruickshank, J. Mc- members of the Polo Club. But naturallyCubbin, G. de Champeaux, T.P. Cochratie, H.F. Nature, in a morose mood, disposed of that Campbell, A. Cunningham, Hon. Mr. C. W. question, and early in the day a telephone Dickson, Lt. Co. Darling, R.Z., Messrs. Havez 31.83 message was received at Kennedy's stables, Droeze, W. Danby, V.H. Deacon, L. Engel, C. 600.00 where the animals are kept, that no ponies Ewens, A. Farben, E. Frvyvogel, A. G. M.
In Wing Lok Street, near the back of the would be required to-day. However, a marquee Fletcher, J. E. Gregson, E. Goetz, Dr. Gimlette, was erected for the accommodation of the Messrs. A. G. Gordan, F. A. Hazeland, H. Harbour Office an immense structure spans to attend the reception and every preparation
B.. B. Harker, G. M. Hastings, coloured matting with dainty figures paint- was made to provide for the wasts of Prince Dr. G. H. M. Harsion, Messrs. T. Hapman, ed thereon, while at the entrance of the Henry and his suite when they returned over E. A. Hewett, E. A. Irving, Lt. Col. Josling, Westem market there is a similar erection. the bills in chairs. They were to travel by way Dr. Jordao, Messrs. I. Johnstone, J. A. Jurp, of flappy Valley, a most beauorable Lt.Col. Kent, Dr. W. V. M. Kock, Dr. Kruger, weather, bus a somewhat memorable experience Messrs. E. S. Kadoorie, E. Kadoorie, W. of an opposite character when Jupiter Pluvius S. A. Levy, D. R. Law, Captain Lyons, holds sway.
Liebert, R. Lenzmann, A. R. Liston, C. D. Melbourne, G. H. Medhurst, F. Maitland, A. P. Marty, G. C. Moxon, H. N. Mody, G. Moffatt, A. J May, Dr. O. Marriott, Dr. J. Mowatt, Messrs. M. Noma, Captain Ommaney, E. Osborne, Hon. Mr. H. E. Pollock, K.C., Lt. Col. Price, W. R. M. D. Parr, Sir Francis Piggott, Dr. W. W. Pears. Capital:-
Messrs. J. C. Peter, H. Pinckney, N. Post, A. 150,000 shares at $10, fully paid up... $1,500,000.00
G. Romano, A. H. Rennie, W. R. Robertson, Reserve Fund....EUTRINO FALLER TELERIAN
900,000.00
It is freely stated that this morning is N. H. Rutherford, A. Rodger, Hon. Mr. B. Sundry creditors.
42,133.26 150,048.80 Royal Highness took a walk through the city Shewan, Hon. Mr. Gershom Stewart, Messrs. Company's bankers .................. Balance of profit and loss account 437,219.87 viewing the silversmiths' shops and form. R. M. Smith, Hon. Mr. T. Sercombe Smith, ing an opinion of the Chinese people who Captain Savory R.N., Messrs. E. Shellim, E. H. make up the greater part of the population. It Sharp K.C., A. Seth, H. W. Slade, S. Silverstone, is stated that His Royal Highness was, in what F. Salinger, N. A. Siebs, Hugo Suter, W may be termed, incognito, taking his walk J. Saunders, Dr. Bedman, D. H. Silas. abroad as an ordinary English gentleman. Messrs. A. C. Somerville, S. D. Setna, A, Brooke Smith, A. G. Stokes, J. Gray Scott. Certain it is that others of the Royal party
Hon. Mr. A. M. Thomson, Dr. f. C. Thomson, were to be seen closely inspecting the shop windows in the Queen's Road and Messrs. G. H. Thompson, Z, Volpicelli, G. T. inspecting the curious work of the Chinese art Veitch, J. V. V. Vernon, Commodore Powell in silver manipulation with the utmost curiosity. Williams, Commodore's Secretary, Messrs. P. To those who have lived in the Far East for P. J. Wodeliouse, His Honour Mr. Justice any length of time these things appear.com Wise, Dr. G. H. Bateson Wight, G. A. Wood- cock, A, G, Wood, Wm. Wilson, H. P. White, monplace, but to the stranger they appeal as curious revelation of the Chinese character andĮ. A Young. · attract the greatest attention. The streets were crowded all day, and visitors must have gained some considerable idea of the business done in (bis busy centre of the world's work.
Profit on sale of 546 new shares...... Balance from working account Sales of cement.........$492,157.70 Sales of bricks, pipes
&c.
6,676.30
BALANCE SHEET
Liabilities.
Assets. Green Island, Macao - $290,803,579.66 Buildings & machinery
as, per last state- ment ...........$298,000.00
.......$47,297,668.18 Since expended........ 74,839-37
ASSETS.
Cash,.........
Cain Jodged with the Hongkong
Government against note cir culation inexcess of $10,000,000 10,000,000,00 Lers Depreciation...... 22,219.37 Bullion in hand and in transit,... 6,199,658.38
372,829.37
curities,.........
9.368,392.05
Sterling reserve fund investments,
viz.:-
at 85
£484,500
Indian Government rupee paper, 1,975,978,33 | Cement, raw material, stores, &c. Consols, colonial and other se
£570,000 2% consols.
fof which 50.000 lodged
with the Bank of England
a Special London Re serve.)
255,000 zł % national
war loan, at 90... 129,500 4335,000 other sterling securities, written down to......... 286,000
in stock valued at
Hok Un, Hongkong :—
Land, buildings and
machinery, as per
last statement ...1,085,000.00
Since expended
465.551.88
Less depreciation
1,551;551.88 93:551.88
Cement, raw material, stores, &c.
in stock valued at Deep Water Bay Works:- Land, buildings and.
machinery as per
£1,000,000 10,000,000.00 Bills discounted, loans and cre-
dits............
****** 91,144,181.55 113,710,590.63 ................................. 1,107,110.54 | Less depreciation
last statement...... 108,000,00 Since expended 47,996.40
Bills receivable, Bank premises.................
$290,803,579.66. Bricks, pipes, &c, in
GENERAL PROfit and Loss ACCOUNT, - HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING
CORPORATION.
December 31st, 1905. Dr.
Common Rose, one mile and a quarter; last | To Amounts written off:-
three-quarters, 40, 1.19, 1.52Į.
155,996.40 9,356.40
stock valued at 40,339.10 On Consignment ...... 1,090,00 Cement on consigament valued at Office furniture as per
last statement......... Lerr depreciation ..... ...
Sundry debtors.....
500.00 30.00
498,814.00
$598,284.12
$3,129,401.93
$350,600.00
171.025.13
A1 3 p.m. to-day neither His Royal High. ness nor any of bie suite had yet arrived at the
Polo Ground.
THE PRINCE IN THE CITY.
A QUIET WALK INCOGNITO.
CHINESE COMMUNITY BANQUET,
THE MENU,
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Elaborate arrangements had been made, and in several quarters partially carried out for illuminating the lower level, but man... proposed" and Jupiter discomposed," and many a firm had its fakis busily occupied in taking in the Chinese lanterns that had such a short time before been hung oul, to wait a somewhat problematical change in the weather. The "official" illumination Includes the electric light festoonery around the Queen Victoria Statue, which is being outlined in white lights, the Royal Monogram, surmount. ed by a representation of the British Crown at Government House, and the Royal Monogram
or the Clock Tower, the rest. being left to
enterprise.
Queen's Road, generally speaking, will be abluze with Chinese lanterns, augmented by the innumerable electric lights in the mare prominent shop windows, prominent among the firms so decorating in the Central district being Messrs. Tak Cheong, Houng Cheung, Watkins and Co., A Ches and Co., Price and Co., Ahmen and Hung Cheung, Chazalon Co., Wang Hing, Sennet Freres, Greger and Co., Caldbeck, Macgregor and Co., Hing Lee, and Thomas Hotel. Of the above A Chee and Price and Co, have stret hed across the road between their respective premises, rows of flags The menu is not what would be termed forming a perfect bunting arch, while Gregor characteristically Chinese, but there are enough and Co..display innumerable lanterns tasteful- Chinese dishes in it to give the Royal guestly slung all over the face of their premises. some idea of native dainties. It is as follows: Messrs. Caldbeck, Macgregor, besides hund.
Shark's Fins.
reds of lanterns of varied colours, have Pigeon Eggs and Spinach,
Royal Crown in white silk and silver above Fillets of Garoups.
the door flanked on either side by white Stewed Lichen.
silk banners bearing in Chinese characters a Minced Quail and Lettuce,
welcome to the Prince. In Des Voeux Road 'Crab Rolls,
the King Edward Hotel has a very tasteful and well-thought-out device above the corner en. trance of the handsome edifice, which consists of a life-size portrait in oils of His Majesty King Edward VII in his coronation robes, a replica of the one that has become so familiar to diners at that hotel, and which was specially painted for this occasion by Mr. Baptista. Surmounting the two comers of this are smal! S. George's Crosses outlined in electric lights, and having above a line of brilliant white lights, the aides being lined with rows of red, white and blue lights, another brilliant line of white lights illuminating the name of the Hotel, while immediately below that the Union Jack and S. George's Cross are crossed and draped, the whole scheme of illumination being capped by an immense red globe light,
Haaked Chicken and Walnuts.. Roast Teal Pigeon and Bamboo Shoots.
Fried Chicken, Roast Sucking Pig. Bird's Nest in Syrup.. SWEETS,
Cocoanut Cake. Water Chestnut Pudding..
.. DESSERT. Lotus Seed, Gingar, Dates, Kamquat, Apricots, Lichees, Almonds, Melon Seeds, Oranges, Bananas, Pears, Pumeloes. TEA.
AT THE KO SHING THEATRE, 1,458,000.00
Since Royal visitors have visited Hongkong 603,279.97 it was been the invariable custom of the Chin ess community to invite Their Royal High nesses to come among the people and enjoy that hospitality which, of course, is proverbial. The Duke of Edinburgh was entertained by the Chinese, as likewise were the Duke and Duchess of Connaught. Following old custom then, His Royal Highness Prince, Arthur of Connaught will dine with the leading members 146,640.00 of this influential community in Hongkong to- night. A glance at the menu will show that s typical Chinese banquet will be served, and it would be a trifle interesting to know what 41,429.10 the Prince thinks of the Chinese delicacies. 8,7241.00 The bluff Dake of Edinburgh had rather a good ward for it on the whole, though be lamented the absence of the conventional kaife and fork, and expressed his doubt of what to choos 470.00 among so many different dishes which, to his 253.53 1.87
mind, lasted the same. The Prince will be received at the Ko Shing theatre by the Chinese committee which supported the Hon. Da He Kai, cu.0, when he was reading the address from the Chiness community to His Royal Highness yesterday. Dr. Ho Kat will preside at the banquet, and the Chinese re- presentatives, who will be seated in immediate proximity to His Royal Highness, are as follows: Hon. Mr. Wei Yuk, Mesams. Fung Wa-Chun, Lau Chu Pak, Ho Fook, Taug. Nool. 80,90000. Chi ngong,, Leung Pul-chi, Chau Siu-ki, Chan 8,776,98 Kang-yue, Wong Kam-fuk, Foon Yan-chuen, Ip-Ol-shan, She Po-sham, Chao Siu-pak, Choy 53,129,401.93 Kwal-ng, Li Pak, Tang Lap-ting, ip Shun-kam, We have examined the above statements Poon Tawau, Pang Tain-wan, Mok Tso 117184955 with the books and vouchers of the Company, chuen, Yuen Lai-chuen, Wei Lai-yue, Li Sau- 1,000,000,00
hin, Tong Lai-chuen, Li Po-kwai, Kwan Fong- and certify the same to be correct.
kuk, Hu Shup-chan, Chau Pan-po, Leung 1,699,277-40
Ngau-pan Li Shiu-cho, Ng Lal-bing, Taeung Sr-kal, Cheong Troting, Wong Fa-ming, Chu $4,864,395-72
Remuneration to directors,... $ 15,000.00 Value of prema on unexpired
Aconite, and Melinite, three-quarters of a To Dividend account:-
mile, 1.43 3/5, last quarter 33.
Wakelyn, one milo, 35 3/5, 1.09 1.44, 2.16. Sundial, one mile, 35, 1.09, 1.45, 3.18. Grafton, three-quarters of a mile, 39, 1.15,
*Triumph Rose, one milo, 216 2/5, Just
quarter 31.
Rover, three-quarters of a mile, 35, 109, 1.42 1/5.
Exchange King, last half-mils of a mile gallop, 35, 1.07,
· Ca-Canny and New Boy, ons mile, 34, 1.09, 1.45, 2.18.
Emerald King, one mile, 324, 1.07, 1.42k, 2.131.
Red Herring and Spring Chicken, one mile, (34), 7,10, 1.491, 2.22.
"Gold King, one raile, 2.13h, last quarter 33.
Diadem, one milo, 36, 1.10, 1.46 3/5, 2.19/
LIIS per share
on 30,000 shares
£140,000 al
4/0, $622,233,23
Bonus of 1 per share on 80,000 ➡/80,000 at 4/6 355.555.55 Dividend adjustment afc —
Difference in exchange be
tween 4/6, the rate at which the dividend and bonus are declared, and a/o 9-16, the rate of the day, "Transferto silver reserve fund, Balance forward to next hall-
· YORK, *****
977,777-77
policies.
Steam launch, steam"
lighter, lighters,
junk & Van per
last statement... 70,000.00
Since expended.............. 74,575-75
94.575-75 Las depreciation .... 7,675.75
Cash on band..............................
T, ARNOLD, W. H. POTTS Hongkong, 9th February, 1906,
2.467.88
Auditors.
Water Fairy, Dragon Well, White Head and Congou Ten.
Afterwards His Royal Highness will return along the Praya or by water to view the illu- minations. Thence the Royal party, will pro- ceed to view the Baluchi and Khattak dance on the Parade Ground. Later on His Royal Highness is expected to visit the Hongkong Club. To-morrow, Prince Arthur will lunch privately with the Duke of Connaught's Own Baluchis at Kowloon, and during the afternoon H. R. H. will visit the Peak. In the evening he will dine privately with II.E. Sir Gerard H.
STREET DECORATIONS.
BADLY SPOILED BY RAIN,
The Hongkong Hotel is a mass of Chinese lantern festoonery from a'tic to basement, while Powell's, Cottam's, Watson's and Kruse's are aid ready to show what the Colony can do in the way of illumination. In the Chinese quarter arrangements are on the same scale of lavish display of lanterns and banners, while fire crackers are at a premium. Thus if the weather conditions only change to "favourable" the City of Victoria to-night should indeed emulate a scene from Arabian Nights.
AT GOVERNMENT, HOUSE,
THE OFFICIAL, DINNER PARTY:
JF INVITED GUESTS,
Asannounced yesterday, an official dinner was In all quarters of the city, the loyal and pai- riotic residents exhibited flags, banners, and a given by His Excellency the Governor in hop- variety of floral designs in token of their wel- our of HICH. Prije Arthur of Connaught last come to Prince Arthur of Connaught, 'Mawy, night. Covers were laid for eso quests, and Hla