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BENEFIT. CONCERT.
A very excellent opgert was given last evening at the R.E. Theatre, Wellington Barracks, the, proceeds of which are for the benefit of Sapper L. Rouse R.E. who lost his leg as the result of an accident. The first part of the programme was devoted to in- strumental and vocal items, and
the second to the "Area Belle” a farce, which while it has been already played in Hongkong, was deoldadly worth
rapaating, Among the vocaliste special men tion should be made of Messrs Wi B. Cawsey and R. E. White who
gave some excellent solos, and
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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST.20 1913.
COMPANY REPORT.
The Chins Mutual Life Insurance
Company, Limited.
The fifteenth spanal report of the China Mutal Life Insurance Co., Ltd states!~
The Directora hava plessura în preventing their report for the yeeg ending 31st March, 1913. “
Now Business,-Now applica tions received during the year amounted to $12,358,706.
Folicies were issued for $11,- 020,722 and appliostions for $1,337,084 were postponed or declined.
Three annuities were granted for a total of $888.16 per annum in consideration of single Pre- miume of $11,532.88.
POST OFFICE.
"
SHIPPING NEWS.
Canadian and American Mail ex Unkal
The Empress of Japan with the
Tenyo Maru left Shanghal on Monday, the 18th inst., at 7:30 am and is expected to arrive here on Wednesday, the 20th inst, at
6 p.m.
MAILS DUR.
Canadian & American, Empress of Japan, 20th inst.
MAILS ARRIVED TO-DAY Luetzow, Europe. Hokato Maru, Keelung. Phaumpenh, Baigon. Haimun, Swatow Dilwara, Calcutta'
MAILS CLOSE.
| Japan
The total Insurance in Foros on to
31st March, 1913, amounted combined well in duete. "Dainty $45,037,000 of which policies to Daing" Lookyer gave a charming | the amount of $359,192 were dance, his make up being decided-re-insured.
Income:-The Income for the ly good, and Captain Robinson, year amounted to $3,981,764.12. A.0.0.,contributed two fine comic Assets -The total assete now songs which were heartily appre-amount to $11,958,437.26, an in- giated.
oresee during the year of $657,- 389.73.
Payments on Policies:-The total amount paid to policy-holdera and beneficiaries during the year
"The Area Belle" was remark able for the good perfomances of Messrs. Lockyer and Walden, as Fenelope and Mrs. Crooker res- pectively. Both were well made amounted to $2,152,248.39 mak- up, while the business of Mrs. ing a total of $9,238,890.67 paid Croaker, was only excelled by since the Company's inception. the dainty acting of Penelope." The Accounts have bean audit- Sapper Reynolds, RE. was a fine ed by your Auditors, Mesure. G. "Chalks" and made love in a II and N. Thomson who have pleasing manner. The Toseer of given their certificate. They re- Corp Brand. A.0.0.asustained in excellent manner and his comic passages with the efficient Sapper Dicke, as Pitcher, kept the house in roars of laughter.
The full programme was as follows:
1-Operture, "The Groat Di- vide" Lewis Maurice, Orchestra. 2-Coon Song, "In good old Tenessee" Guar. Turner R.G.A.
#
3-Song, "The Bandolero' Leslie Stuart, Mr, R. E. White.
4- Dance,. "Dainty" Daisy Lockyer.
*
5-Song" To Cheer him up Aleo. Kendal, Mr. A, B. Allan.
6-Song "Love could I only tell thee," Mr. W. B. Cawsey,
7Lightning Sketches, Prof., Ded, Urward?
Siberian
Mail.
via Moji-Per Kachidate Maru, 20th inst, 5 p.m. Shanghai, North China & Japan via Kobe (Eu- rope via Siberia)-Per
Anhui,
ARRIVED.
---
Haru, Jap 6's 2,275, Y.
Tanake, 19th inst.-Can- Br 8.8, 1,354, J. B. Harris,
ton, Coal-M.B.K.
WEATHER REPORT,
On the 20th at 11,55.-Pressure the coast of China and over has decreased moderately along
Mail Steamers
THE PENINSULAR
19th inst-Carton, Gon. Luzon, and has increased slightly AND ORIENTAL S. N. CO.
-B. & 8:
over Indo-China. There are in-i
Shimosa, Br. s.s.4,821, F. S. Best, dications of a depression to the
east of Lużon...
Wladivostock from the West.
A depression is approaching WILL despatch VESSELS to the Undermentioned PORTS on or
19th inat.,New York 29th June C—D & Co Borneo, Ger. 8,8. 1,241. J. Kohler, 19th inst., Sandakan 14th inst. Wood-M, &
No returns from Japan. Co. Luetzow, Ger. 5.8 5,115, H. Tex-hours erding at 10 am. to-day, Hongkong Rainfall for the 24 tor, 20th inst. Hamburg 0.00 inches. 10th July Gon-K &
Co
about the DATES named —
Trossa. Br. ... 2,886, Laidman. HOURS ENDING AT NOON SHANGHAI..} DW, Hickey
about 28th Aug.
Freight
& Prage
י,'
For SHANGHAI,
MOJI, KOBE NORB AND YOKO-Capt. D. Asbury, H. HAMA «inesceır)
Stealuers
To Sail On. Remarks
about 2nd Aug,
Freight & P'sage
FORECAST FOR THE 24 -
DEVANHA
19th inst.-Tarakau 13th
TO-MORROW...
inst., Petroleum.-A. P, & Co.
District.
Biojun
Maru, Jap. 8.a. 2,979, J. Yamaguchi. 9th inst1 Hongkong Sourabaya 7th inst., Su- -gar-D, & Co.
Neighbourhood Pheumpenh, Br. s. 1,065, I. H.
and
Forecast.
8.W. or variable
winds,.. moderate to light;
LONDON, vía'
Usual Ports " of Call
ARCADIA Capt. B. Barcham
Noon 30th Aug.
Freight
& P'ange
LONDON & ANT-]
WERP via Singa-
pore,
Fraight &P'sage
& Marseilles.
fine.
S. W... winds,
moderate. P. & O. 8. N. Co.'s office,
Hongkong, 20th August, 1919
: Luetzow, 20th Inst. 5
JI BL.. Shanghai, Nurth China, Dalny & Тарап via Maji-Per Shimosa, 20th inst., 5 Unkai
p.m.
Delagos Bay, Durban, East Lon-
don, Port Elizabeth, Mossel Bay and Cape Torilla, Town-Per Baron Ar- drossan, 21st inst., 8 p.m.
Hoihow & Pakhoi-Per Mathilde, Holhow,
Haiphong, Pakhoi and 21st Aug., 8 a m. Saigon-Per Hongkong, 21at inst., 9am. Swatow, Amoy and Formosa via Anping & Takao-Per Soshu Maru, 21st Aug., 9 a.m.
Jebsen, 21st inst., 19 B.m.
Dairen Macao-Per Sul Tai, 21st August,
1.15 p.m.
Per Atagosan Maru 21st inst., 11 a.m.
fire, but are eligible for re-election. Swatow & Bangkok-Per Clara
The present Directors of the Company Are Messrs. O. R. Burkill, C. Stophe ius, A. M. Marshall and A. W. Burkill. Mr A. M. Marshall was elected to fill the plaes of Mr J. A. Wattie who retired on his departure for Europe, and Mr A. W. Burkill was elected during the year, both of which elrations you will be
asked to confirm.
In accordance with the Deed of Sattioment Mr C. R. Borkill retires, but being eligible, offera himself for re-election.
The Office of Managing Direc tor has been allowed to lapes and the management has been entrust- ed to two managere, viz, Mr S: B. Neill, FLA., F.88., who is now Manger and Actuary and Mr. J. K. Tweed who has been appoint- 8-Piccolo Solo," Polacoa Pio-ed Manager and Secretary caroon" Q.M.S., E. Jenkins,
9-Step Dance, Tptr. Miller,
R.G.A.
10-Song, Capt.. Robinson.
11-Dust, "FlowGently Dava," Parry, Messrs. W. B. Cawsey and R. E. White.
"The Fireman,"
F
Mr George King, F.I.A., F.F.A., F.A.S., the Company's Consulting Aotuary, was invited to vist Shanghai in connection with the Quinquennial Valvation as at 316 March, 1913, and to report on the generally. financial position of the Company His report will ke presented at the Mesting.
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Shanghai and North China-Per
"Anhui, 21st Aug., 3 p.m. Swatow, Amoy and Foochow
Per Haitan, 22nd Aug. 10 a.m. Per Sui Tai, 22nd August, 1.15 p.m.
Macao
Shanghai and North China-Per Hangsang, 22nd inst., 5
Canadian
Amend e.
American
Canadian &
*Siberian
ican Mails.
p.m.
Formosa via Keelung, Shanghai, North China, Nagasaki,
Japan
via.
Victoria and Tacoma-
Per Canada Maru, 23rd
inst., 11' a.m.
Kansu,
Boots, 19th inst-Saigon 15th inat, Rice and Gen.
Wo. Fat Sing. Maru, Jap. s. 3,275, Y. Tanaka, 19th inst- Moj 13th inst., Coal,-13 M.B.K.
Br as 3,189, C. J. Swan- Bon, 19th inst-Moji
Br. 6.8. 1, 86, H. O. Tuab- 14th inst., Cool and Gen. --D. S. & Co.
ben. 19th inst,-Amoy 13th inst, Ballast, B. & 9,
Haimun. Br. s.8. 641, Evans, 20th inst-Swatow 19th inst., Gon.-D. L & Co.".
2 Formosa Channel
South coast of) China between H.K The same and Lamooks
as.No 1.
South coast of China between H.K.The came
and Hainan;
85 No.
China Coast Meteorological Register.
Kashing, Br, e s. 1,143, G. Byers. Station.
Yoth inst. Tjila jap 10th inst., Sugar-B. &8. "
Baake, Ger, ss. 1,786, K. Stabe-
20th August, am.
Wind.
Hour.
Barometer.
Tempe.&ture
Humidits:
Weather.
Force.
6 a
now 20th inst-Newport W'ostook 7å 29.69F6- 1st July, Coal.- Order. Nemuro Dilwara, Br, s. 3,460, G. W. Hakodate
Ramage, 20th inst.-Oal- Tokio cutta 3rd inst., Gen.-D. Kochi, 8. & Co..
Nagasaki Tungshing, Br... 1,172, L. F.K'shims
Hurrey, 20th inst., Oshima Bangkok and Swatow Naha 12th inst, Rice.-O. 8. Ishi'jima & Co.
Bonin Is.
Hangang, Br... 1,356,8. Wilde. Chefoo 20th Inst., Shanghai & Swatow 19th inst, Gen.
J. M. & Co.
CLEARANCES AT THE HARBOUR OFFICE.
August 19.
Namur for London.
Formosa via Keelung,. Apcar for Moji Shanghai, North-China, Haldia for Sourabaya. Japan via Nagasaki Uo- nolulu, United States, & South America, Canada Evia San Francisco (Eu-
rope
via Biberla) Per Mongolia, 23rd
·Aug. and Tadia via Calcutta- Per Lovat, 23rd Aug. '1 p.m. Macao-Per Sui Tai. 23rd Aug.,
1.15 p.m
Straits
noon.
Overture. The Merry Wi- dow, Franz Lehar, Orchestra., 1.
The Area Belle, Au, Ori- PIRATES, AT NAM TAU.Straits, and India via Calcutta-
giaal fares in one not, cast:- Tosser (Soldier) Carpl. A. Brand,' A.0.0.; Pitsher (Policeraan) Sapper T. Dicks, R.E.; Walker Chalks (Milkman) Sapper W. K. Reynolds, RE, Mrs. Croaker (The Miesus!) Miss "Liz" Wal- den; Penelope (The Area. Belle) Miss" Daley" Lockyer.
Scene.A. Kitchen. Orchestra Violine-Mr. J. G. Flynn; Q. M. S., E. Jenkins, RE: Corpi. Reynolds, A.8.0., 'Cello, Mr. 8. Paul; Flute, Corpl. R. Alexandra, D.O.LI; Cornet, Pie. C. Howell, D.O.L.I.; Pianist.
Mr. M. D. Silan..
Sappere Trill, Machinists:- Wardman and Page, R.E.; and Scenery Painter, Supper Dar- ward, R.E.
1
We have bean informed that
pira es at Nem Tau bave ten giving the residents of the dis- riot considerable trouble, and the people have sent a msesage to the Chinese Authoriti 4 at Canton akag for immediate assistants.
شعیب
BUNKERS
can bes upplied at cheap rates.
at
SANDAKAN & SFBATTIK
(British North Borneo).
At these ports steamers call- ing for bunker coal exclusively are exempt from all shipping duos and charges.
THE BEST COFFEE
Is the Cheapest in the end,
and one of the very best is
LOTUS MOKHA COFFEE.
in the Cup it is rich, winy
and fragrant-the key-note.
of an appetizing breakfast-
* satisfying close to a busy
day.
GETA ABLE FROM
ALL GROCERS.
H
RUTTONJEE & SON,
QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRA
A. BUNE
ᄆ
Per Torilla, 23rd Aug,
p.m.
Philippine Islands-Per Yuen- sang, 23rd August, 1 p.m. Shangbai & North-China (Europe via Biberia) Per Chenan, 23rd Aug. 5 p.m.
ga.m.
Swatow-Per Haimun, 24th inst.
Philippine Islands-Per Zafiro,
25th August, 3 p.m. Swatow, Amoy and Foochow
Japan
French
Mali.
American-
Mail.
August 20. Haake for Kobe, Shimosa for Yokohama. Landrat Bobieff for Saigon. Volute for Balik. Taming for Iloilo. Thongwa for Qalcutta. Cotswold for Haiphong. Haimun for Swatow/ Mathilde for Holbow. Ningehow for Liverpool.
DEPARTED.
August 20.
Choising for Haiphong.
Prinz Waldemar for Yokohama. Kanskuk for Beiphung. Kueichow for Tientsi Minnesota for Beattle. Anhui for Canton. Lycaon for London. Tydens for Yokohama.
Teenkai for Chemulpo. Mexican Prince for Robe. Eiger for Canton. Ceylon Maru for Yokohama
Per Batching, 26th August, 10 sm./ via Nagasaki-PerKumano Maru, 26th Aug, 10a.m. Saigon, Straite. Ceylan Adelaide, Western Aus- tralia, India, Aden, Egypt Kennerling. Dr.
Mrs. H and Europe via Marseil-
Per 9.6. Tangshing, arrived 20th]
PASSENGERS ARRIVED. Pers. Dilwars, arrived 27th. inst., from Calcutta, etc. Hubbe, Mr. & Roos. Mr. &
Mrs. J. den
les (Late Letters 11 to
Noon. Extra Postage 10 inst., from Bangkok and Swatow,
cents). (Letters posted Mathews
in all the Pillar Boxes Tatner
in time for the first
· Wilson
clearance will be included SHIPS PASSED. THE CANAL.
in this contract mail)
Per Chili, 26th August; 11 am.
Philippine Islands.Japan
London, 8th August, Arrivale from China:Mishima Maru. Benmohr.
The following vessels have pass- via Nagasaki, Honolulu,ed the Canal:-Antenor, Kintuck,
States, South Nile, Stentor. America and Canada via:
United
San Francisco For Nip-
London 12th August. The following vessels have pas-
pon Maru, 26th inst., 11 sedtb Canal:-Beaorty, Diomed,
Indien, Koerber, Prinz Ludwig.] and Sourabaya-Per Sunda, Annam, Atlantique, Titan, Ontang, 28th August Forst Bulow, Kish.
Дока
Straits
1 p.m.
Philippine Islands-Fer Tean,
Canadian &
American
Malis
26th August, 3 p.m.
TIDE TABLE.
Formosa via Keelung, 18th Aug., to 24th August, 1913.
Shanghai, North China,
Japan via Moji. Viotorin,
B. C. and Beattle Wash
***.838 39
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W'haiwei - Hankow
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29.59.73
Bw. 3 or
Iohang
Kiukiang Changsha Shanghai
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**
Gutzlaff
29.66 80 96 Bw 1 b ... 29,7183
BW 4 bv Sharp P. 7a29.7885- 0 b Amoy 6 & 79.8783 83 se 2 b
Swałow
Taichu
Talhoku 5a 29.83-
29.83
Tainen " 29.83
Kosbua
P'dores
H
29.82-- 29.83 Ganton". 9 a H'kong 6a29.8276 94 Gap Rook, 29.83 Macao .. 29.8278 - B
Pakhoi
F
BW 2
0 bf
Wuchow 9s.
[1
Hoihow
น
Phulion
5 a 29.86.75
Tourane
***
29.86 73
nw 20
C. St. J
*
29.8872
W
Aparri
บ
29.7877
Manila
Legaspi Iloilo Bacolod Cobu Labuan
9a29,8381
Ob Do Wow.i o sw 10
1+
Be 20
» 29.83 83
* 10
... 29.78 75
.. 29.8077
T. F. Claxton, Director. Hongkong, Observatory, July, 20. 1 Barometer, reduced to 32 degrees Fahrenheit on the level of the sea in inches, tenths and hundredths,
2 Temperature, in the shade, in degrees Fahrenheit.
3 Humidity, in percentage of saturated with moisture being 100. saturation, the Humidity of air 4 Direction of Wind, to two points.
5 Force of Wind, according to Beaufort Scale.
6 State of Weather, b blue sky,
e detached cloud, d drizzling rain
f fog, g gloomy. h hail, I light"| ning,"o
about 3rd Sept.
Penang, NANKIN.
C'mbo, Port Bald, Capt. Owen Jones
All the above steamers are fitted with Wireless Telegraphy.
For Freight, or Pawunge apply to
E. A. Hewett,"
Superintendent.
NORDDEUTSCHER
LLOYD. BREMEN.
IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINES
For
NAPLES, GENOA, AL- GIERS, GIBRALTAR, SOUTHAMPTON, A'WERP & H'BURG), SHANGHAI; TSING-1
TAU, KOBE AND YOKOHAMA...
MANILA, ANGAUR,
Steamies.
LUTZOW
To sail on
Capt. H. Textor 17,300
YAP, NEWGUINEA, P. WALDEMAR BRISBANE, SYDNEY (Capt. H. Bremer 6,000
& MELBOURNE
KOBE & YOKOHAMA
{
11pm. TO-DAY,
20th August. (SATURDAY,
6th Sept
9.a.m.
JESSELTON, KUDAT & ) BORNEO
SANDAKAN...
Capt. J. Koehler
about the end, of August.
All the steamers of the European Line are fitted with Wireless: Telegraphy, New System of Telefunkon!
For further Particulars, apply to
NORDDEUTSCHER
MELCHERS & CO.,
LLOYD
GENERAL AGENTS, HONGKONG and CHINA
Hongkong, 14th August, 1918.
MESSAGERIES MARITIMES
FRENCH MAIL STEAMERS.
REGULAR FORTNIGHTLY SERVICE BETWEEN EUROPE AND JAPAN.
OUTWARD.
Staamera.
Magellan,
NEXT SAILINGS:-
Will leave for Japan ou
HOMEWARD.'.
Will leave for Marseilles.
Steamers-
25th Ang, 7 s.m. Chill,
For Freight and Passage apply to
M. SAINT CLAIR de BUSSIERRE,
26th Aug. 1 p.m.
Agent, Queen's Buildings, No. 3,
overcast, p passing THE EASTERN &
shower, q squally, r rain. s snow. t, thunder, v visibility, w daw wet). 0 Rain in inches, tenths and hundredths.
METEOROLOGICAL,
Previous
GILM
Day On Date On Date Barometer 29.46 29.87 Temperature 79 80 Humidity 92
AUSTRALIAN STEAMSHIP CO., LIMITEC. Mail Service to australis
via Manila,
MAIL, SCHEDULE
(SUBJECT TO MODIFICATION).
Steamers.
29:26
82
85
84.
Wind
ST. ALBANS BASTERN
Direction. I
SE SE
E
heim Warne
·High |--Water 2
Forced
8
Langton
5
T
Мемл
Weather
org og
136
Rain"
3.96
10
F 10
5.1
19 12 to 40.69
By
14 14 30
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Por Tamba Maru, 26th Mos inst, 3 pm. Straits and Ceylon-Per Miya- saki Maru, 26th inst., 5 p.m. Philippine Islands, Aus- FL 11 tralia, Tasmania & News Zealand via Fort Darwin sen
Australian
Per Changsha, 27th
inst., 10a.m.
•
m.`momlag » as
Arrive Hongkong from Australia.
Leave Hongkong
30th
20th Sept.
for Australia
19th Sept 1 S1st Oct.
4 30 2.1 Himti open air Temperature on the rythi
B.K. Observatory, 18th Aug., 1919. T, F. Claxton, Director,
Opstan, Frosh, Erlad or Biewed, Find Haddocks, Kpper ko, ALEXANDRA CAFE,
Ahove Steamers are fitted with Refrigerating Machinery, en Plentiful supply of Ice, Frenchi Provisions, etc., and are dheughout with Electricity All State Rooms have Electric
A duly qualified Doctor and Stewardess are carried. For further particulars, apply to
yo
Gibb, Livingston & Co
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