Telegrams.
"HONGKONG TELEGRAPH”.
VISERVICE
MANCHURIAN RAILWAY.”
THE NEUTRALISATION SCHEME..
[By courtesy of the " Sheung Po."}
Peking, 27th January The Central Government is in favour of the neutralisation of the Manchurian Railway and telegrams have been despatched to the Chinese Ministers in England, the United States, Russia and Japani asking them to ascertain the views of the respective Governments to whose countries they are accredited.
CONSTITUTIONAL GOVERN-
MENT..
SHORTENING THE PERIOD FOR GRANTING.
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By courtesy of the "Sheung Pr.")"
Peking. 27th January, The representatives of the Provin- ces have arrived in Peking in con nection with the proposed shorten- ing of the period for the granting of Constitutional Government;
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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH FRIDAY JANUARY 28 1010
Second Round.
RE. v. Fax," C."
Wingers of 3. v. King Alfred, "D."
Naval Yard F.C. p. Winners of A., "Eh Buffs v. R.M.L.I, “F”
Ties to be played on or before 14th February. Semi-Final...
Winners of Ev. Winners of D... Winners of F, v. Winners of C.
Ties to be played on 12th and 19th Tab-
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TULKY :-
The final will be played early in March, and the Hon. Secretary will arrange for referees and neutral linesmen for each match
RUGBY.
COMMERCIAL.
WEEKLY SHARK REPORT.
Reviewing the "share kulness for the wacky. Mesam. E. S. Kadoorie & Co, write this after-
Daring the week under review business con-
tinues dull la local sticks and prices bare undergone very little cage, with the excop 'Rabbera" show material advances and are business has been transacted. The article advanced to 8/1da London during the week, but as we close cones 7/1od and a slight essiness in the share maket prevails.
|tion of Whampoa Dock which bave hardened.
Banks Small sales of tiongkong and
Shanghai Banks have been put through at $995 during the week and more shares are probably btainable at this rate. Tos London rate comes algaly higher at £ga. Nationals, with an Tem-unsatisfied demand, bateraon to $yo at which
The following hava bean chosen to play for the Hongkong Football Clubes the Navy on the Club Ground, 4.10 p.m.-Full back: Shaw, Backs Oliver, Bayly, Kilby, and Gill, Backs; Claxton and McThaith, Forwards: Lester, Thickness, Rabimon, Wolle, Courtney, Pasley, Ravenhill and Hone.
CRICKET,
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they close firm.
Marine Insurances, Cantons are a firmer market, and are wanted to small lots at 5145. HONGKONG CRICKET CLUB.
Unions hava boon placed at various rates and On the Club ground on Saturday, 19th înst., as high as $yto ban beso paid, but at this rale the following will represent the "Over 30's"
however shares are obtainable, In the North, Under 30's"-G. H; M. Beasley, D.
both North Chinas - and, Yangistes are in Clapham, &. C, E, Elborough, N. Hancock, H.domised at quotations. Liepman, C. L. Maybew, W. H. Maundręši, F. B. Noble, H. D. Sharpin, W. C. D. Turner, and A. N. Other.. Play begins at 1.45 p.m..
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HONGKONG CRICKET CLUB
CRICKET CLUB
KOWLOON
The following have been selected to play for the above Club against the Kowloon C. C. i their League fixture to-morrow at 2.15 p.m. on the latter's ground.
T. M. Kooit, A. Mackenzo, E. C. Hagen, S. Robineau, P. Jacks, R. F. Long, J. Hall, H. S. Sweeting, E, Irving, B, F. Chapman, and and Rev. H. R. Wells.
HUFFS V. TELEGRAPHS AND DODWELL'S C. C. They have applied for an inter- The following will represent the Telegraph view with Prince To, who has made dwell's C. C. in the above League Match on Saturday nexti-R. 5. Beattie (Cap. thin), E. C. Oliver, R. F. H. Oliver, N; Man E. A. G. May, W. Waterhouse, E. G. Barrett, Ding, A. H. Young, C. E. Shield, C. T. Hole, and S. Lack...
it known to them that if the Prince Regent will consent to receive them in audience, His Highness will also be glad to see them.
'Later.
The Prince Regent has inquired of the Grand Councillors whether he should agree to the shortening of the period for the institution of Constitutional Government, or reject the proposal..
MACAO BOUNDARY QUESTIÓN.
ENGLAND AND AMERICA'S GOOD OFFICES.
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[By courtesy of the "Sheung Po."] [ Peking, 27th January. The British and American Minis ters have approached the Waiwapu with the object of bringing about a amicable settleme..t of the Macao boundary question.
VICEROY OF CHIHLI.
DIFFERENCE WITH CONSULAR BODY,
[By courtery of Ulie “Sheung Po,"]
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Peking. 27th January, The Viceroy of Chihli has directed the Customs Taotni to notify the Consula of the time His Fxcellency has appointed to receive the Consular Body.
The Consuls took exception to the wording of the communication.
C.C C. #. CIVIL SERVICE.
The following will play for the C. C. Q. 10- morrow at zip,m, où the C. C. C. Ground':- C. J. Higginbottom, P. Currie, A. S. Gomes, Jr. W. H. Warrener, E, D. Busb, A&S, Ellis, B. P.
Dabiwala, C, Ho Kai, S. P. Madar, H. W. Peterson, J. M. Campos. Reserve-L A.
Rose-
LOWING.
The Victoria Recreation Club Scratch Race will take place to therrow afternoon at 3.30 pm.
Fire Insurances-Chiu Firsą continue quiet and on offer at 5118. There are sellers of Hongkong Fires at$36);
Shipping, Both Chim and ‘Manilas and Douginses are out of four and neglected at
Steamboats are still obtusable at Syz. Jado quotations. Hongkong, Canton, and ́ Macao
Chians have received some attention and sales have taken place at $61.aid 563. in Shanghai
they are quoted Tit. 46. Skell Transports have inquiries at 66/3. Star Fairies, old and new, are unchanged and without business to report
Refineries-China, Sigars bave ruled quiet during the - wook at S:58, and poi. sibly a lower price would be accepted. Luzoo weakened to Sig, but at the close there are buyers at 520. A further rise in Perak. Sugam has to be recorded, and there are buyers at Tis: 430 but shares appear to be
rangly held.
Mioiog, Chinese Engisaerings ara.on offer at Thu.'zzi. Headwaters have been dealt ja 10 a fair extent at P. 8 at which they close firm, Raubs remain neglected at $6,
Docks, Whaires and Godowns.-There are sellers of Kowloon Whath at $61. Whampoa Docks have further implored and at the class are wanted at 555. Shanghai Docks, after rsing, to Tls. 83 buyers'danng the early part of the week, are casior, Hongkow Wharfs can be placed at Tis. 128)...........
Lands, Hotels aud Buildings-Central Stores have bayeri
the North 5.6. Anglo-French Lands are reported sold at Tla 106, Hongkong Hotels have strong.
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the new shares, both of which clöse firm. Sales
A launch will learn the Club' at j p.m. totheged to 581, for the old shares, and $51- for convey members and friends, to the course, The course is the same as that of the Regatta.
HOCKEY,
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The German Hockey Club played a friendly
game of Hockey against the Hongkong Hockey Club yesterday afternoon and the former won by z goals to one.
• HONGKONG HOCKEY CHALLENGE CUP.
At a Committee Meeting held on the 24th Iost, the following resolution was passed :-
*All Cup Matches shall be refereed by um- pires selected by the Clubs concerned from the following list-Capt. Waller (105th. M. X. 1.), Capt. D Clapham (R. A.), Lieut. E. C. Norman (The Buft.), Lieut, Bagnall (R. A.), Lieut. G. N. Ford (tos M. L. 1), Lieut. Taylor (H. K. S. [D), MẸ T. H. King, Mr. H. L. O. Garrett, and
Mr. R. A. Cary.ibo.
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•LUSITANO RECREATION CLUB. "DO-38-YOU-PLEASE" RACE. West requested to state that the above race will take place on Sunday, the 35th inst., „The officials are: -Judges :-Messi. C. de M. C. V. Ribeiro, M. E, da Silva, C. P. Remedios. tarter: Mr. A. ES. Alves. Timekeepers :-
past. C. M. S. Alves, A. J. V. Ribeiro. Re. ferees :- Messrs, A. U, da Rocha, F. X: Britto, P. da Reza, J. M. Bútto, J. O. Remedios, O. F. Franco, F. J. Bansito, O. F. Rozstio, M. V.
Leon, B. M. de Cunha, J. C. V. Ribeiro.
of Hongkong Lands havojaken place at 591 ex the final dividend of $ per share paid on the asth isst, Humphrey Estates have been sold at $71. West Points are goist at $434 ex the final dividend of $1 per share paid on the
arth inst
Colton Mills-Hongkong Cottons have again beca dealt in at 55. Exos are weaker at Tis. 131. According to latest mail advices to hand changes in other Northera mills are as follows :—Internationali“ Tls 68. Las Kong Mows Tis So. Soychee Tla 400.
Miscellaneous-Chins Light and Power
are wanted at $6, and Dairy Farms at 516, China Provideote bave then dealt in at $54. there are boyers of Greus Island Cements at $7.39 and Hongkong Electrics at $10. Hong kong ices have weakened to $175 at which rate sales have been affected. Langkats havo advanced to Tix. 1,035 torcash, but during the week have been done at Th. 10,32] for-Match- Sumatras are firm at 111.145.
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CANTON DAY BY DAY.
MILITARY COLLIGE.
(From Our Own Correspondent]
Canton, 25th January,
Today's Advertisements.
THE KOWLOON LAND AND BUILDING COMPANY, LIMITED.
TY-FIRST ORDINARY MEET-
The Canton Millary Department has issued hundred candidates for admission into the praING of SHAREHOLDERS in this Com notification inviting application from ons NOTICE is hereby given that the TWEN liminary military college for military training.
"AN INDUSTRIal factory,
Intimations.
CHEESE
pacy will be held at the Company's Office, CHOICE CANADIAN Victorin Buildings, on MONDAY, the 7th
An industrial factory is about to be establish-bay, 1910, at 3 o'clock Noon, for the ad at Sro Pal Lau streer, inside the city, in
purpose of receiving the Report of tha Direc. order to give employment to the Bienermen the year ending stat December, 1909.
tors, together with Statement of Accounts for in Canton,
LADY CHAN'S... ARRIVAL'
vincial Treasurer, Chan Kwai Liu, wrived here. Lady Chao, wife of the present Canton Pro on the sath instant by the guoboat Po Bit from Hoogkong.
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26th January,
PROPOSED LUNATIC ASYLUM. A petition bas bono forwarded to the Pan Ya Magistrate by certain charitable peoplo, sug, Resting that a lunatic asylum b'i established in Canton and requesting him to ast apart a suit- able site for the building. To reply, the magis trate stated that he is greatly in favour of the proposal and conisaled to allot government Land for the purpose,
1 The FATAL COLLISION...
The REGISTER of SHARES of the Com- pany will be CLOSED from THURSDAY, February (both days inclusive), during which the 3rd February, to MONDAY, the 7th period no transfer of Shares can be registered.
By Order of the Board of Directors,
A..SHELTON HOOPER, Secretary to the Hongkong Land Invest-
ment and Agency Co., Ltd. *. Agents for the Kowloon Land and
Building Co, Ld. · Yangkong, 28th January, 1910
LOMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES,
FOR SHANGHAI, KOBE AND YOKOHAMA
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On the evening of the ith instant, owing THE Company's Steamship to the foggy weather, a junk com'ng up river from Hongkong collided with a fish- ing brat a Bik Kong with the result' that the latter vastel was suck. There were nine persons on board the fishing boat at the time and they were all thrown into the water. One man was drowned and five others injured by the collision. The injured persons were brought on to Capton, and are at present under treatment by the doctors of the Canton Rod Gruss Society.
* ARMAND BEHIC," Captain Guionnet, will be despatched for the above Ports on or about TUESDAY, the at February,
For Freight or Passago, apply to
P. THOMAS,
Agent. Hongkong, 28th January, 1910.
SCHOOL VACATION,
All the colleges and schools in Canton, both Government and private, have been closed during the course of this week for the China New Year vacation.
A CONVICTS DEAIR",
AT THE VICTORIA GAOL. An inquiry was held at the Magistracy' this the death of Lim Hang, a prisoner at Victoria afternoon into the circumstances 'surrounding
Giol, which occurred shortly after seven o'clock this morning. Mr. E. R. Hallifax prided and the jury were as follows-Mesurs A. M Williams, C. H. Sumud and H. S. Bovad
The Chief Wardar ol Victoria Gaol stated that the deceased was received. in prison on "The 30th December, 1959, convicted of return. log from banishment and was sentenced to six.Į maths tard labour and six hours' stocks in lieu of one day. Witness produced the com. mital warrant...
"An Indian warder belonging to the hospital last three days and died at 7.45 this morning. ward stated that deceased had been ill for the
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. ⠀
FROM SINGAPORE, PENANG AND CALOUTTA.
THE Steamship
THE
"JAPAN,"
(to
having arrived from the above Port, 'Con signees of Cargo are hereby informed that their Goods will be delivered from alongsida.
Cargo impeding the discharge will be landed at once, at Consignass' risk and expense. 19th inst will be lauded at Consignees' risk Cargo remaining on board after 4 P.M., of the
and expense, +
Consignees of Cargo from SINGAPORE and PENANG are requested to take IM- MEDIATE DELIVERY of their Goods. from alongside, such Cargo impoding the dis charge of the vessel will be landed and stored. at Consignees' risk and expense,
No Fire Insurance has been affected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
DAVID SASSOON & Co., LIMITED,
Agents, Hongkong, z8th January, roto.
YEE SING,.
No. 4. D'AGUILAR STREET.
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Dr. G. H. L. Fuzwilliams, Medical Officer MANUFACTURE WHOLESALE AND attached to Victoria Gaol, stated that deceased
admitted to hospital on the agth instant suffering from serious symptoms of cardiac at- tack and died this, morning, the cause of death being bori-bari He made a post-mortem ex- amisation and found that death was due to
cardiac failure.
A verdict of death from natural causes was returned.
Events Coming.
Friday, 28th January, Volunteer Ball, 9 pm.
Saturday, 29th January, Hughes and Hoogb, auction sale of Miscel- laneous Articles, 11 am,
Saipingpuo School priza distribution by HE: the 'Governor, iz o'clock..
V. R. C. scratch fours race, 3,30 p.m. Hongkong Reserve Association Prize Meet- ing.
Balloon Ascent, Kowloon Point.
Boxing at City Hall, Billy Bellow vs. Bill. Lewis.
Sonday, 30th January, Lusitano Recreation Club "Go' as You Please" Competition.
Monday 31st January. Hongkong General Chamber of Commerce, Anobal Meşting, at the City Hall, 4 p.m.`
Toonday, 1st February. Organ Recital, at St. John Cathedral, 5,30
• Rubbera.—Allagers conious firm and wanted ut 5/-. Anglo Malays have experienced a further steady rise and have bun dealt in to a large extent at various rates up lo 20/- At the close Βεϊχοναίος they are in demand at the rate, continue in favour and wasted at $89 (Straits). Cattlefields show a further improvement on last week's quotation, audsalos'ara reported as Boj. Damansaras have risen to 110/. ex div, at The course is-Starts from Brotty Point which they remain steady, Golcondas have Recreation Grouód down Park Road, turn to also improved and can probably be sold at 75/- the right at "Li Villa" on to Bonham Road, Highlands and Lowlands continue to rise and Caine Road, Upper Albert Road, round Gosales have taken place at 87/- Kamunings are verament House to Lower Albert Road, pass in demand at $13. Kuala Lumpurs have been It is apprehended that unpleasant-Government Offices and Volunteer Parade dealt in during the early part of the wook at nees might, arise in consequence of Ground, turn to right to Garden Road, up to 133/6, but towards the close a firmer feeling p
prevails and none are obaléabis under 135/ this incident. ·
Linggis are a firmer market with probable buyers at 31/6. Ledburys have been sold at 60/- and more are asked for al 58). A further riso Saggis has to be nord with sales at 125/- Sandycrofts have sgalo bien dealt in at 523, Singapore and fobores are wanted at the Shelfords after sales at-40 clote firmer at 45. greatly advanced rate of $415 (Straite). Sungei Choks have changed hands at 61 for the partly paid shares, and now 68/. can ba ob- tained, Sungei Kapart have found buyers at 100% and 10zfó, and Kipat Paray at 120/-, the latter closing firm with biyers at 137/- United Hongkong, Volunteer Corps, Gascoigne and numerous sales be taken place during p.m. Serdangs bare attracted considerable attention Shield Competition, at Tai Hzog Range, 2.30 the week at 831- 85/- 86/89/9 and 90/- closing slightly stronger. Tangkaha have changed hands to a fair extent it 16/3, 166, and 20 premium, for the partly paid. A sale of potition. Inch Kenneths has be put through at
SPORT.
FOOTBALL LEAGUE,'
SECOND DIVISION.
The League Extures for to-morrow are as
follow m
"A" Company Buffi B.O.C., at the Causeway Bay Ground, 4 pm. Referee Gun ner March, 3.0.A.
"B" Company Buffs es Moslem Recreation Club at the Parade Greund, 4 p.m. Referes Mr. Moore.
8rd Co., R.G.A. vs Byth Co., R.G.A. at the
Kennedy Road, down to the Monument, pass the road between the Recreatios Ground and the Race Coone, turn to the right on to the Road to Wong-pelcheong Village up. Won nei-cheong Gap to Bowen Road, Albany Road, Caine Road and foish in front of Italian.
Convent Gate.
List of competitors:-L. G. Cordeiro, A. C. Rosario, A. F. Remedios, H. Vieira, F. M. de Cruz, J. F. Castro, F. X. Graca Ozorio, G. H. Lopes, J, AS alres, L. E. Remedios, Aug. A Baptista, P. A. Yragovich, A. F. Aravodo, Honor Remedios, Frank Soares, and F. A. Barrades.
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The winner last year was Mr, F. M, da Cruz, time 68m, 55sec,
ROYAL, HONGKONG GOLF CLUB, Mitary Ground, 5.30 p.m. Referee Sapper held at Happy Valley from aznd to 24th Jana The quarterly meeting of the above Club was Scariat, R.,
|ary with the following results ş——
BONGKONG FOOTHILL CLUB, The following have been chosen to play v. Boffa, in, a friendly game as the Military Ground, Happy Valley, to-morrow afternoon at 4 pm, (Goal) Kew, (Backs), Hamilton and McCubbio, (Hallbacks) Merrison, Barlow and Ironside, (Forwards) Goldenborg, Whitmarsh, Gregory, Joseland and Danby,
HONGKONG FOOTBALL SHIELD COM-
VAAL, PETITION, DRAW.
First Round,
Kowloon F.C. ». Bedford, #AM
R.G.A. Hongkopy F.0, * B."
be played on or before nýth January," |
*Winner.
160. Carey United: 16 Grmer market,
Wednesday, 2nd February. Excellency the Governor, at noon.
Queen's College priza distribution by His
1: Friday, 4th February, Opening of new premises of the Institution of Estheers and Shipbuilders of Hongkong, by His Excellency the Governor.
Saturday, 5th February, Ltd., Annual Meeting. St. George's Building, China Provident Loan and Mortgage Co.,
11.30a.m.
DEALERS
in all kinds of hand-mado DRAWN and EMBROIDERY CHINESE LINE GRASS CLOTH, PEWTER
WARE, &
all of the best quality.
Kangkong, 171b December. To00,
STILTON, 60 Cents per lb.
THE
DAIRY FARM Oo.,: LIMITED.
Hongkong, 12th January, 1910.
ASAHI BEER
SAPPORO
BEER
2
TO BE OBTAINED FROM ALL WINE DEALERS!
"SOLIGNUM,'”
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A Stons, and Brickwork.
PERFECT preservative stain for Wood,
It protects against Decay, Fungus, Dry Rot, the Ravages of Insects and Vermla (especially the white ant) and the action of the
weather.
"Bolignum" really does what is claimed' for it, as may be seen from the testi monials of the Governments of India, the - Sudan, &c...
In Drums and Barrels of various colour. Prospectus and all, further information from
SIEMSSEN & CO.,
(Machinery Dept.) Hongkong,
Solà Agents.
Hongkong, 7th Decembar, 100,
SALON-CINEMA
THEATRE,
WYNDHAM (FLOWER) STREET, OPPOSITE GENERAL POST OFFICE
FIRST APPEARANCE IN; HONGKONG
'CY THE
CELEBRATED AMLJICAN SERIO-BALLADIST, MISS ADA KING.
Miss DORIS MCAULEY
AND
Miss RUBY CHRYSTAL
IN THEIR NEW REPERTOIRE,
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EXCELLENT FILMS. ORCHESTRA, IN ATTENDANCE; DAILY CHANGE
OF PROGRAMME, COMPLETE CHANGE TWICE A WEEK, MONDAY and FRIDAY, DAILY TWO PERFORMANCES. First commences: 6.80 half-price. Second commences 9.15.
MATINEES EVERY SATURDAY and SUNDAY 4 p.m. Half-price.
Hangkong, 15 January, 1910,
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STATE EXPRESS CIGARETTES.
ARDATH TOBACCO COMPANY, LONDON.
Winfred in Tins of 50
Packets of 20
$0.50
#
0.20:
Chief Whip in Tins of 50 Splendo in Tins of 50
0,50
0.65
4
100
Sunday, 6th February, : Lusitano Recreation Club, Walking, Com-
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1.20
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21
Packets of 20
0.25
No, 565 in Tins of 50
0.80
No. 999
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.1.20
· 1.60.
100...
8.00
Quo Vadis in Tine of 100 ·
8.00
0,40
Monday, 7th February,
none being obtainable under 14/3 premium, The Kowloon Land, and Building Co., Ltd., Rubber Plantation Truss found buyers dure Annual Meeting, at the Company's office, Vic- ing the early part of the week at 10/9 premium torla Building; 12 o'clock...
Tuesday, 8th February.
Hongkong, Canton and Macao Steamboat
A small line of Jabongi has bean dona ata, Lady Company's Office, Hotel Mansion, $11g (Straits) with no more offering. London noon,
MACEWEN CUP,
Gro Handicap, Net. *E. Davidsos... 95. Lt. Col. Chablar. 91.
27 Entries. BEAVIS CUP AND POOL. Hdcap
9 4
86
but there are now so sdlers under 20/6 pre.
miom. Pegobs have bees sold at Sajž (Straits)
87
closing in request at fió, Fartbar, sales of
Glenenlys have taken place at $Gro (Straits),
*. O. Hutchison, ............ Lt. E. Monteith
Capt Clapham,
E. Davidson
3 down Scr. 5 down 55 down 7.5 down Lt. Col. Chinier.....3 6 down Major Ciquamuisition, de 6 down
*Winner of Cup and Fool
• Cop By Tatries. Pool 16 Entries-
noon.
Asiatics bava again bees the medium of 'fair Humphreys Estate and Finance Company, business at 87/6, 97f 94 and 90%. but towards Ltd, Annual Meeting, Alexandra Buildings, the close a slight weakning has set in and buyers only offer 93/- Kepong Malayı hava further strangtheund and sales "have taken place at 86/ungel Ways hava: been sold at 22/5,0
Exchange.The Baukt, sulling rate on London 19/ 716 is on danand The T/T rate
Saturday, 12th February, Volunteeru Bmoking Concert, 9 p.m.
*** Saturday, 26th February, National Bank of Chins Limited, Extraordi nary General Mosling, 1930 p.m.
Turkish Leaf No. 1 in Tine of 50.
Winfred Navy Out Tobacco in lb Tios'
These delicious high-class Cigarettes are recognized as the standard
of perfection in quality and mode of hygienic manufacture,
H.
PRICE & CO., LD.
Telephone 135,
Meerkonci alıb JsaURLY, #019.
WINE: MERCHANTS; -
12. Quesa's Road.
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