AQUATIC FETE.
Floe Swimming at the V. R. C.
HONGKONG TRADE.
Effect of the Canton Troubles.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, MONDAY, AUGUST 14,
LANGKAT OUTPUT.
Mesura. Benjamin and Potts advies as that the Langkat output is as follows:
There was a fairly large crowd, The following extracte are from | August. at the Victoria Recreation Club the Fortnightly Price Current on Saturday night, when an and Market Report issued by the aquatic fate of much interest was Hongkong Chamber of Commerce hald. The officials had worked in under date of August 12.- defatigably for the success of
Colton Piece goods and fancy
the event, and they attained their cotton goods.-Daring the in- object.
terval cotton has advanced to 8.69d, and Manchester prices ▲ capital programme had have been raised all round in con- bean drawn“ op, not. the sequencs. An izcrease of 5 per least interesting item in which cent, in the coat of blesabing is was the hundred yards hand- notified. Prices on this side are jcap of four lengths, Jobustone "gain firmer and clearances are having the hardest luck imagin- fairly steady, despite, the Canton able in rot finding place. He trouble. was well up in the laat lap when
“Cotton yarn-Basiness as far) another competitor accidentally as Canton and neighbourhood in got in his way and this fact, com-¿ concerned is practically as a stand- bined with the set-back hereorived still owing to continuous heart owing to bie peeition being such fighting that is going on. Εστ that the he was handicapped by other districts a small business is the wash at the side of the bath, being done at steady rates. were sufficient to lose him a posi. Quotations are:-No. 10, at tion amongst the winners.
The boys' race, too, produced mach interest, the swimming of Lyon giving great satisfao- tion. He started from scratch but was beaten by three or four asconds,
$93/110. No. 12 st $ICO/110, No. 16s at $110/134, No. 208 at $108/144. Arrivals Nil. Sales 3,000 bales, Shipments Nil. Invold
stock 35,000 bales. Bargains 15,000 balen.
and business not likely to be Woollens. Nothing to report, resumed until the troable at Canton is settled.
Some amusement was caused in the Lucky Dip event, many
Flour market report.-Ameri entrants spending a good deal of rights are indicated for new can market: Higher prices and time at the bottom of the bath on crop. No business in row crop is the look-cut for a white plate with - black bottom to distinguish it reported. Excal market: The market ie absolutely stagnant, Quotations: American Patens $4.00; American Cot of $3.40; American Straight $3.35; Shang- hai Flour $3.00-8.05.
from others. Johnstone event ually secured the prize.
Sager.-Market dull.
416
Tons 160 126
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134
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201
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130
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125
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Total to 13th inst. 1,644
Daily average 126.48
PASSENGERS' ARRIVED.
Peras. HONGKONG, from Haiphong, on 12th Aug. Casulli
Labroutiere
Par. KUEICHOW, from Weibsiwei,
12th Aug Lander Dr Rt Rev Bishop of Victoria
Per L. HAITAN, from Fotekow, on Andrew Mr & Mrs Jeneland 19th Aug.
Green Miss V Roddin L H Hiller E
Greenfield J 14th Aug
Per a SINEJANG, from Amog, on
Kiaul KP Lamouraur M
Roxburgh Willie T
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NORTH BRITISH
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THE RAILWAY PASSEN- CERS ASSURANCE CO.. The Undersigned AGEN FB for ACCEPT-RISES against FIRE at Current Rates.
Fer . SOMALI, from Yokohama, on the above Company are prepared 14th Aug.
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TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS,
TO CONSIGNEES.
The polo match between the Army and V. R. C, was of an exciting description, the latter winning by seven goals to one.
Metals. A further dall fort- The resulta are as follows:
night is to be reported. Tinplates have been the medium of a Certain cargo ex sa." PING 100 Yards Handicap, four moderate business, some 10,000 SUEY having arrived here per length:-Beat 1-Franco (rec boxes teported sold for shipment. Goddard & Douglas will attend
· AGAPENOR," Messrs. 8) and Johnstone (scratch). Prices paid from $11.20 to $12.50, at Holt's Wharf, Kowloon, on Times: 70 rece. and 65 secs. the latter quotation being firmer Wednesday, 16th int. at 10 am. Heat 2-Stewart (rec. 7). and at the clas. Wire nails are to survey all damaged packages. Chon (rec, 8),Times: 71 secs, quiet; mall sales are reported. Consignees of Cargo arrived are and 74 secs. Best. 3.-Lims Quotatione from home continus requested to have representatives (rec. 8) and Rasmussen (rec. 6). firm. Times: 75 secs and 82 seca. Cantos Silk.-Messrs. Herbert Final-1. Stewart (71 sece,); Dent and Co.'s circular” dated 2- Franco (72 2-5 secs.).
July 29 alates:- Stock:- 400 Boys' Two Lengthe Bandicap bales. Market Silk:~The fort (prize presented by Mr. A. C. night under review opened with Bolalho): Heat 1: Botelho Exchange quotation somewhat (rec. 26) and Rocha (rec. 16). easier, and during the firet 2 or 3 Times: 53 2-5 secs, and 45 secs, daya small settlements were re- ~~~Host 2.—Reid (réc, 15) and Ram- ported for France and America sey (rec. 15). Times: 45 mees, which moanted to more than half aid 47 sec8.
present.
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE.
Agent Ocean Steam Ship Co., Ltd. China Mutual S. N. Co., Ltd.”
"SHIRE "LINE OF STEAMERS, LIMITED. NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
From SAN FRANCISCO,
SEATILE & JAPAN.
the local parchaees for the fort THE Steamship Firal,-1, Batelbo (50 4.5 night. Since then no farther Eece.); 2. Bocha (43 3 5 sect.).
Bigh Dive :—G. Ball. Members Lucky Dip-J. Johnstone.
SHEWAN, TOMES & CO. |
Agente.
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The Undersigned AGENTS for the above Company are prepared, to ACCEPT RISKS against FIRE, at Current Rates.
SHEWAN. TOMES & CO.
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ALLISON PIANOS CO.
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are excellent in finish
TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENIS,
SALE BARGAINS
IN USEFUL HOUSEHOLD ITEMS.
PLAIN PILLOW CASES.
purchases for America have been
"KIFUNESAN MÁRU" made public; daily settlements having arrived from the above for France, show from 20 to 50 ports. Consignees of cargo by her bales per diem. Owing to local are hereby informed that all
extra hazardous Godowns of the troubles no silk is coming to goods are being landed at their A LARGE QUANTITY ARE OFFERED AF A PARTICULARLY
Fisk into the hazardous and/or from the country is stopped. Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf Quotations are steady at the rates and Godown Company, Limited,
Ladies' Nomination-Lims, Canton at present and all traffic nominated by Mrs Butelho.
Team Race, two lengiba:-Weg by Lima, Franco, Hall and Carvalho in 2 mine, 3-5 sece.
The officials were as followe; — Judges: Messrs. T. Meek, J. Lyon, A. Alver, C. Smith, A. Silva Netto, Oxberry and A. V. Barros. Starter: Mr. A. E. Alves. Time- keepers: Mesra. T. Meek, and A. A. Alves, Mr. · B. C. Witchell carried out the secretarial duties efficiently.
The prizes were distributed by Mr. T. Mosk.
During the programme a string band difcoursed excellent matis.
BILLIARDS.
last gires.
IMPERIAL AIRCRAFT
FLOTILLA.
TTRACTIVE PRICE.
FULL SIZE
whence, and/or from the wharves Sale Price 4! Cts. $5.00 per dozen.
{delivery may be obtained.
Goods not cleared by the 21st, August, at 5p.m. will be subject to rest.
All broken, chafed and damaged packages are to be left in the Godowns where they will be
must be presented within 10 days examined on 21st August, at 9.30 a.m. Claims against the steamer of arrival otherwise they will not be recognized.
Overseas Club a most artistically
We have received from the
produced booklet concerning the formation of the Imperia! Airoraft Flotille, founded by the Club, which gives a complete list of all the aircraft presented to the Government by British subjects Bills of Lading will be counter- overseas since the cutbreak of the signed by:---
War, It also contaios liet
No Fire Insurance will bel effected by us in any case what- ever.
JARDINE MATHESON & Com Ltd.
Agents:
the Royal Navy by the Patriotic Hongkong: 14th Augu-t: 1916-
of the seaplanes presented to
League of Britone Overseas,, and detaile of the Malayan Air Squadron. The booklet bears an
WANTED. VANIED at once one or two large houses at lower hill
lateresting Match at Kowloon. excellent photogravure frontis W
LACE TRIMED DUCHESSE SETS.
FOUR, PIECES illustration, in bewildering variety, USUAL RICES $1.00 and $1.25
piece ehowing Queen Alexandra districts cr bill districts; near by expressing ber good wishes to Botanical Garden preferred.-TO-BE Some really good billiards was Flotilla, before they winged their Ltd.
four pilots of the Overseas Apply to Mitsu Bussen Kaisha, soenstthe Palace Hotel, Kowloon, on Saturday evening in the match way to Headquarters in France between Mr. J. Parkes and Ser- on July 3, 1915.
geant T. Pitt, of the Police, In forwarding the booklet, Mr.
---game.........matiers, wora .... fairly
PUBLIC AUCTION.
instructions to sell by Public SATURDAY, the 19th August, 1916,
The match was for 700 op and J. E. Wrench, the Hon. Secretary THE Undersigned has received Sergeant Pitt (who conceded his and Organiser of the Clab, saya: opponent 200) won by a margin of" Up to date, the Overseas Club Auction on 31 points, the scores being Pitt has presented to the Government 700, Farkes 668. For most of the aeroplanes; but in addition commencing at I am.
to these' machines, a large num-at the Godowns of the Hongkon the scores at one time read: ber of other gifts were directly & Kowloon Wharf & God ing Pink 500, Parkes 499, inspired by our propaganda
·Co., Ltd, Bavarad quite good banks wore although presented through other salved ex u.8. "ONITO MARU" the higpur being that made ouroes. Our sima in 'creating & Quantity of Copper, Bras by Sargeant Pitt -59. This the Imperial Aircraft Flotilla was and from wipes, Copper Conden player also made breaks of 34, 32,, not only to enable our fellow sore, Copper Pump, Iron Plates,
29, 28, 28, 25 and several subjects overeas to take a Mare Winches, etc, eta,
BORD,
sie figure, Parks; in the Empire's defence, but to
afford them na opportunity of lustandard, only kek nitely associating themselves
ein, to be playing
of 19,18 and 17.
A with the-tagg) Flying Corps.”
AIBO
Terms-Cash on delivery.
2 Bronze Propellers (new).
„GEO. P. LAMMERT,
Auctioneer,
CLEARE AT 85 CENTS PER SET. PLAIN WISAN SHEETS.
Durable avy sheeting, plain hem. Size 2 x garde for single beds.
Sale: $4.25 per pair.
Size 2h 3 yards for double beds. Bale P$5.50 per pair.
A SALI BARGAI
Nottingham Lace Curtains. Still a few pairs left at
$2.00 A PAIR.
534 yards long. In ECON only.
EVERYTHING REDUCED.
NEW MODELS JUST RECEIVED
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