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TUESDAY, JANUARY 2, 1900.

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PHINA TRADERS' INSURANCE CO.,

LIMITED...

NOTICE:

ROM-Thin Date Mr. 11 T. WADMAN, has been appointed Acting Secretary, By Order of the Board of Directors,

A. S. GARFIT......

Acting Secretary. Hongkong, January 1, 1900.

NOTICE.

1

ALBRECHT SANDER, has been

MALE SIGN Our FIRM

por Procuration,

SANDER, WIELER & Cu. Hongkong, January 1, 1900.

NOTICE

2

TXE have This Day Admitted PART NERS in our FIRM: Mr. MAX NICLASSEN and Mr RUDOLPHLEMKE and we have Authorised to Jointly SIGN Our FIRM por Procuration: Mr. FRITZ LIEB and Mr ERNST DELBANCE.

TARNOLD, KARBERG & Co. Hongkong, January 1, 1900.

NDTICE.

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Day Adhnitted Mr. ADOEPHUS, WARRE FÄRTNER in Our FIRM in gkong and Foochon.

GMAN & Co. Hongkong, January 1, 1900.

NOTICE.

FROM This Date Mr. F. W. HALL

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has NO LONGER any Connection with Moore, GEO, R. STEVENS & Co., or Mysti

GEO, R. STEVENS.

Hongkong, January 1, 1900,

WANTED.

Ola plupart de conversatio

A

Désire des Legas Françaiso, pour

Répondes à fee of China MAIL. Hongkong, January 1, 1988).

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•BATAVIA QUININE AUCTIONS.

CIAMPLES (in Bottles of Į ve : English) of the SULPHATES OF QUININE LA be Sold by AUCTION at BATAVIA, OR

24th February, DO, can be obtain application to Messrs. MONFILL & Co., Agents Bandong Quinine Manafactory Sumirang. Messrs. MacLaine; Watson & Go., Datavia, Messrs. Fraser, Eaton & Co.,; Soumbaya and the Unders guol

Catalogues comnining full particulars of lots and conditions of als will be sent to applicants as wun as issued,

Part of the Quinine to be sold to above fulfils the requirements of the Pharma copoeia Neerlandica, Editio III, and part those of Pharmacopoeia Neerlandie, Editio 11. and of the Pharmacopoeia Britannica..

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE. Hongkong, January 1, 1900.

STEAMSHIP SALAZIE.

COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.

KANG LEB & Co.

At the „Sinatow on Tuë

THE CHINA NAIL

Missin

Jowolfors, Gold and Silvore The publication on this are commenced

Simliha, Watchentakers, bat 1.50 1.2

DEALEIUS INTERES SILK and IVORY WARE CHINESE and JAPANES, CURIOS;

Ben Ele

Have always on Hand an exceptionally fre Hoch of the latest Goods.

PRICES VERY MODERATE,

A trial enuently solicited

25, QUEEN'S Road Central, (Formerly occupied by the Honglong Chub Hongkong, January 1, 1900.

JUBILEK TODGE OF INSTRUCTION,

Tore LUTGE will be hell in the THE REGULAR MEETING of the FREEMASONS HALL, ZETLAND STREET," on THURSDAY, the 4th Instadt, at Kfor 8.30 p.m. precisely Visiting Brothron M. M. are cordially invited to attend.

Hongkong, January 2, 1900.

ERATED WATERS.

have twon appointed!"

tried Xerant in Kowloon furthe Sale of the Celebrated EBRATED WATERS: Manufactured by A. S. WAT 20x & Co., Lt, which can always ha had at my Shop in Kowloon at the saino Prion that are Charged in Hongkong.

H. KÜTTONJEE,

21 and 22, 19gin Bird, Kowloo¥• Hongkong, Januniy 1, 1900. --

CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.

FOR SHANGILAY AND KOBE. MK Company's Steinship

TSINAN,

THR

101

Captain ANDERSON, will be despatched As here TO-MORROW, the 3rd Inst., Daylight.

For Freight or Passage, myly to

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents.

· Hongkong, Janwiry 2, 1900. INDOCHINA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPÁNY, LIMITED.

FOR MANILA.

YUENSANO,

THE Company's Sternship

Captain P. H. Roure, RN.R., will be des patched as above TO MORROW, the 3rd Instant, stepm.

This stemmer ins superior Accommoda: tiem for First-class Passengers.

The China Mail

HONRONG TUERDAY, JANUARY 12, 000,

LOCAL AND GENERAL. Netos by the Way.

*C. B.

letter is held over. Echow has opened a list for the Relief Fund

TELEGRAMS.

HONGKONG FOLUNTEERG ZETTE

PHILIPPINE PORTS OPENED,

The lianztest zase of the 28th Decembar says On January 1st the ports of Dags. San Francio de la Union, Aparri, Vigan and Long will be opened to consting

TAIKOO SPORTS.

MINER ANNUAL ATHLETIC MEETING President Horbert Smith, Esq, Sports Committee Me J A. Ross, Mr

** LONDON 88li Décember,, 1890. The Bombea neublinguson Klastrade, subject to the coasting regulations. wane Hill, Truz which they ingyiannoy the “British Campattileroloy, Itisreported that they have constructed a wooden bridge at Pieters to facilitate the range and fre To the meantime, they are strengthening their paniliona Barth of the Tugela Higg shormously, and onnatrusting a high groot tunnel from their position to Ladysmith road,

* MODDER RIVER. The Boarsat Modder River are entrench- Waring night and day, and constructing works so na to enable A comparatively small force to hold the position, sheltered access to all. parts being

s being provided.

The Frontuli Vice-Consultant Foochow lime been raised! to a full Consulate, with effect from July last

It

reported in Shanghai that Mar shal Sou will not go to Peking but is ordered back to the Franco Chinese frontier.

NEW ARTILLERY, A The Times states that Armoirnngs are making in hot baste a battery of twelve new pattern fifteen-pounders.

Borriok, Jun.. Mr. Dickson, Mr. M. Macleod, Mr J. Lochen, Mr D. Currie, Mr T. Grimshaw, Mr J. Coils.

Judges Mr John Rodger, Mr John Calls

Time Keepers-Me H. Mckenzie, Mr J. Blako.

Clerks of the Cangree-Mr Macleod, Mr W. Hardwick.

Handicappers Mr J. Diskie, "Me J. Coils, Mr. Gripshaw.

StetzerdsMr F. W. White, Mr F. Barclay, Mr.C, Lesbirel,

Lap Scoter :-Mr W: Farmor Sorter Mr R Borgiok, Jan.

7 Mitz Bisque Bače. Handróay --Open « to oven front 30 to 40 Pears of age, Prizo *Tiresinter by Kowhon Dock staff,.. Zud

Prize by Carmichael and Co. T. Shand, 50 yanıla***..

J Livingston, 60 Gluyn, scratch

da

RONNING BAORWARDS (Confined)-Prite

presto by Tad Woo Loun Esq.

D. Currie ASIDE FOOTBALL MATCH-Marine Egi ngora Royal Engineers. Prize pro sented by the Taikoo Recreation Club From the cures it was vident that the Soldiers how the correst game to play in such a match, and were not long in having two goals to their credit. Ritchie played a prominent part on the Engineers' side. The Soldiers were certainly the bass sido and oventually, woir by two goals to mil.

FOOTBALL,

QIVILIANS V. ARMY AND NAVE, A fastball match, in aid of the South African War Fund was played on the Hongkong Football Club'e 'ground, Happy Valley, on Saturday afternoon, in glerius weather. There was a large attendance, about three thousand lining the ropes. There were several niterations in the entra as originally chosen, Duncan and Wilson being unable to play for the Civilian and Jones, R.W.F., Substituting Basil, in the Survice team. The following lined up

Robt. Dickson, Hon. See, Sports. The Linch conual athletic meeting" or- gadized by the Taikoo Recreation Clay ARMY ORDER Am Aring over makes provision for ex. was held yesterday afternoon at Quarry Drawn to 28th December, sum ofceptior al enlistments in the fring, capesial-Bay. There was a very distinct clange $3578 had been onllected in Manila for the integue to the ro-orlistment of dis- the weather, and the blesk, cold wind no doubt dotorred a good number of War Roliof Fund. Torre Hongkong both forged soldióra,

dis froin being present. There was. Patagore contributed 829

however, a Inryo attendance of spectator, and the number of

to the grounds was art, evidste of oy and II. W. Lylor, hooks: A. Ritele,

people who had cl the increased polarity of the wheat in the and I. A. Tas, D. Baillie, I. F. Note, 8 L. Jenkins, and W. H. Howard, halves, Colony. This annual meg is in H. C. R. Haeck and J. D. - reepouts similar to a Highland gathering. whöre friend moets friend and the season's

A new company is being, fosted. In ̈ Shach, entitled "The Chinn Telephone Co., Limited, with a capital of The 150,000 Mr J. Draper Bishop will be Saoretary and General Manager.

The Poncho Echo of the 23rd Decem

GAZETTE PROCLAMATION.

The London Gazelle hinged spzp clamation Warning Babtists sagip in anyway adding and abetting the enemy..

1890,

Loroms, 29th Decemtior, HOME WINSTON CHURCHILL. Mr Winston Churchill whilst at Fratoris ascertained that several members of the executive Buers began the war with

Civiliins :-F. H. Kow, goal; R. Laps

word

Danby, for

SHIPPING.

DREITALS

December 20

Saluzie, French steater, 2,088, Allegre, Marsellios and Saigon Dec, 27. Bajlamud

Decusaber 31,

Oceanien, Franch se, 3,581, Bahnita, Shoughal Deo, 28, Msils and General, Messia Manit

Sangking Beitial stormor, LOZI, H W. Moore, Manila December 28, Gederal,

BUTTERFIELD & SWIEL

Formue British str 074, J. Douglas Anplug. Doc, 38, ut à Amoy 20 and Swatew S, Gonom.-DoTOLAS STRAMMIC Co

Mukiai Maru, Jupons atry 1,410, M Nishimura, Nagasaki Due 27, General, NTON YUPER Kaua. ····

·Talsvan, Brit ialt str., 1,2d, J. Jonking Bangkok and Ang-hio Dec. 23, Rice, Moal? and Limbor, BuaDLEY 06.

Haitan, British steamer, 1,181, JE Rough, Fouchow and Amoy Dos, 30, Gen oral, DocOLAS STEALISHT Co.

Daphne Gerina stormer, 1,392 Th Nisson, Kutchinatsu Dec. 96, Coate SIEVASEN & C

Haiphong Duo. 2, Lic. R. HARTZ

Hu, French steaner, 704, P. Merluse

Hoe, Freich str. 609. J., Gerant, Pakhri and Hoihow Dec. 20, General, K. MARTY,

Tail, British str., from Chateu. Kaifong, British str., Cron Canton. January Faun, Chinese str, from Cantob -Krong Ping Chinego utr., from Canton,

Loheng, British str, from Canton

ber nya-The difficulty at To Sange just der the Inbound which Fo thigutioned a few weels since is not yet settled. The Mispidation, but engaraged by success sionaries have offered to take any other count that Great Britain will soou and Hunting, tea was served for the ladier Greopo, RA, Pte. Demer, RWF Rolfe, Manila Duc 29 GeneraJAR

aritable site near, but as yet nothing worth toptance has been offered.

Miscellaneous War Notes.

taid in an interview in June last :-Thero President Kruger is reported to have.

will be no war. I content the English Radials, and the English Radicals control. the English Government. There will be no

war.

When Sie Charles Warren was leaping Loden for Southampton to embark for South Africa, the special saloon ressered for hier was labelled Sir C. Warreu, pos- senger to Scathampton." One of the crowd. that assembled to say good-bye to tie general struck out the word Southamp ion' and wrote in PretorÍA."

REUTER'S SERVICE.

Arey and Nary:-. Donald, P.X., goul; Corp. Thornbill, R.E., and Conul, Sponer. It.M.L.I., hacks; Jones, R.W.F.. zier, RN, talves; and Bomb. Frost Bombr: Griffiths, R.4., and Lieut. Cro- R. Surgt Barlow, R. A. M.C. Lieut. and Pto Davao, IL.W.F., forwards. dispossessed of the ball, Smart

The Civilians kicked off, but were soon phy by the Service left wing air brought the play woll into the Civilians territory, and had it not been for Kew's alertness *their

arty greetings are exchanged. After the journey to Quarry Bay it was very In the pretty little grandstand, which was pleasant in the well she tored little valley. tasteful decorated with Baga, greinry ug for peace.

The Beers and receiving a considerable slyde the hospitality of the Club was freely

dépensed to the gentlemen under the skil amonat al ammonition in piano cast direction of Mr Blake. During the through Delagon Bay,

afternoon the land of the Hongkong Reg ment played cloctions of music. It was a happy idea of the Committee to provide opportunities for grateful spect geal must have fallen LONDON, 29th December 1893. THE WAR-NATAL.

ors subscribing to the Transvaal war Nowa from Ladysmith, dated 22nd inst., fund. There was a large programme states that the British casualtios since the of events, the chief attraction being beginning of the siege amount to 70 killed in the bioycle races which were well from enterie fover.

contested. The championship of the sports and 236 wounded. Many are suffering

was won by Mr. Bhand who won first place five times in the cycle racing events. The following are the results →→ 100 YARDS FLAT RACE, HANDICAP (Con

Sned)-Ist Prize presented by the Victoria Recreation Club, 2nd Friss, Presented by The Chin, Enq

J. E. Hanco,

· Farde A McKirdy B

THE IMPERIAL YEOMANRỲ, statement, the Government regards the According to an oficially sanctioned formation and the despatch of the Imperial Yeomanry as one of the most prossing needs of the situation.

MODDER RIVER.

With the Fuseful's contingent in Ladystrich is Mr Sims, chlet boatswain, Government is now prepared to accept the The Tilly Telegraph states that the whose cheory leadership of the Poiserfid'service of from 3,000 to 10,000 Xeomary. For Freight or Passage, apply to...... drastic company brought him into close JARDINE, MATHESON & CO...taugh with the public in Houglong and

other Fur Fastern perts. Benard Managers.

Wo know of no ate better calculated to keep on the spirits of the devoted garrison of Ladyernità, art whon the history of its investment is writ ten not the lost interesting chapter will be that relating

Hongkong. Jinnury 2, 1800.

STRAITS.

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The British at Caineley.co.tinue to shell the Boer positions at Coleus heavily. The Cavalry Brigade hos made a reconnaissance duo wost of Medder River.

UNITED STATES & CHINÄJAPAN

→ STRAM-HIP LISE FROM NEW YORK &

The Fronch Government will introduce a Bill assigning 120,000,000 Frames for the Lant Durhan speaking at the Friend-defence of the Coasts and Colonies, and Steamship INDKAPURA, haringy Societies Convalesent Iome dinner on 1ativet from the above parts Con 25th November, at Ghange-over-Sunda, id est,

400,000,000 Frints for the increme of the signces of Cargo by her, ne hroby infer that, though he himself was too old to fight, od that their Goals have been landed at he was well represented by relatives at the their rak into the Gdowns of the Horn-front. In addition to his brother, who is KONG & Kowloos, Wharf & Gobows Co, Lb., at Kowson, when delivery may be at ladysmith, lo had two bratliers in the battle of Belmont and eight full cousins Ladyswich is Captain Lambton, of the also serving in South Africa. Kia bröthen

Powerful

the Naval Co the saying and doings of FR NOM

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

NONSIGNEES of cargo from Lorpos | obpainet.

CONSIGNISS, ofte, in connec

tion with the above Steamer, are hereby inforced that their Goods, with the excep- tion of Opium, Treasure and Valuables are being landed and stored at their jísk into the Godowns of the Hoscroso, KowLOOK WHARP & GoDown Coarany, Ln., st Kowloon, whence delivery may be obtained immediately after landing.

Optional Cargo will be forwarded on unless intimation is received from the Con- signces befor Noch, the Mist Dec., 1800, requesting to be landed here.

Bills of Lading will be countersigned by the Undersigned. Goudaramaining unclaim- el after Saturday, the B Instant at, Noon, will be subject to rent and landing charges,

All Claims must be rent in to me on or before Monday, the 8th Instant, or they

will not be reegnized.

All Damaged Packages will be examined

on Monday, the Bih Lautan, at 3pin

· No Firo Jusurance has been effected.

G. DE CHAMPEAUX,

Agent.

Hongkong, January 2, 1000,

FOR SINGAPORE. PENANG AND

CALCUTTA.

THE Steamship

CATHERINE APCAR

Captain J. 6. OurENT, wib bo despatched. for thyalore Pots on THESDAY, thə Buh- Eust, at Noon:

For Freight or Payto

ÚSASSOON, SONS & Co.,

Hongkong January 2, 1900.

4ents,

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Gladness Comes With a better understanding of the transient nature of the many phys- ical ills, which vanish before proper ef forts gentle offerts pleasant efforts rightly directed. There is comfort in the knowledge, that so many forms of sicknees are not due to any ustual dia- ease, but simply to a constipated condi tion of tiro system, which the pleasant family laxative, Syrup of Figs, prompt- ly removes. That is why it is Que only,

· remedy with millions of families, andis everywhere esteemed so highly by att who value good health. Its beneficial effects are due to the fact, that it is the one, remedy which promotes internal eleanliness without debilitating the- organs on which it acts. It is therefore all important, in order to get its benes ficial effects, to note when you pur chase, that you have the gemine artis cle, which is manufactured by the Call- fornia Fig Syrup Co. only and sold by allreputable draggists.

If in the enjoyment of good health, and the system ja regular, lazatives or other remedies are then dot needed. If nflicted with any sctual disease, the may be commended to the most piclital- physicians, but it in need of a laraitre, one should have the beat, and with the well-informed everywhere, Bup of Figastando highest and is mos largoly used and giveAmost general da tista.on am

Bold by Méter, A. P. Jana & Co.

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Cargo remaining undelivered after the 7th Dist. will be subject to rent,

No Fire jusmcance has beco effected. Consignées are requested to present all Clatrs for Dinuages and or sliortiges nat later than the 14th Inst., otherwise, thop. will not be recognised,

Bi ts of Lading will be countersigned by

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.

Aponts

Hongkong, January 2, 1900.

Naval Movements.

THE WARMAFEKING. News from Mafexing, dated 12th Decem- bar, states that the oveny were firing daily on all sides. The honth and spirits of the SATIS HE WAS BU đ

EGYI

The Royal Balta

GERMAN STEA

F. W.. White,-12) A. Bowley

1. A. Ramsay 25

Dauby made

Yuensing, British steaner, 1,128 P.H

DINE, MATHESON & CO.

Penguing, British stomer, 1517, 1, I Sellar, Shanghai Doo. 28, and Swatow al General JARDINE MATHESON .

Lounginoon, German, steamer, 236, R. Schuls, Shanghai December 30, Ganernl. →SIEMSSEN & A

"Kindin afara, Japaneso sicer, 2,150,

Wui. Brady's Suitilu vis Moji Dec, 25, Lini

nd General-NIFON YESEN KAUHA

Indrapura, British stoner, 3,152, H. Sing port MATHESON &

Dec-

Horsfall, Now York Nov. 4, and A

• General R now playing King British stestitor, 1,223, Young,

ground along the right and had good try at goal, The "Service mon wery forting the pace, and had the most of the play Barlow got possit of the hall woll out, and after tricking ang or two opponents put in a sho: which ow WOR powerless to sare: The Service man ware Tack again, and Jones had a grand try. The Civilians wera better, Howard at half-back giving" Lás forwards plenty to do, and from a well- Shanghai Drs. 30, General. —Jarbank, timed pass of his Ross made a gend effert MaTUENON CA. 1

The

Suruji. Dutch str., 1,235, 0. Anemia, goalkeeper failed: tu oluar, and Rugby-like ricamage fallowed, Noble Singapore D. 24, Bulk Oil-METEL & eventually placing the ball, in the net, thus

Michael Jaber, German steamer, 10, Baking

the scores equal-

From and, 'to end the play ragen, Thornhill, at back, be- JENSEN & Co

Hemust, High rig December 29, Rico

3

0

This was a pretty hard race, but Hanceing prominent, this stalwart diapassesong case any with a na sport in the last few Danby of the ball repeatedly, but no fure yards Time-10 secs. 2 MILE BIOYCLE KACE, HABDICAP-pop score stood 1-1.

ther sering was done, and at half time the to all non lat Prize winners. 1st. Prize

prosented by McKirdy and Co. 2nd Prize presented by Ah Foi, Esq.

Shad, 170 yards

J. Livingstone 175 yards

A. Humphroy,

I

2

4. E. Alvén, verirch 15,

60 yards.

0

R. Lapsley, 100 yards

0

F. M. R. Pereira, 126 yarda

0

J. Stewart, 150 yards.

0

Hongay Doc, 23, Coal SANDER, Wrack

Loyal, Gennan steiner, 1,287, Lorenzen,

King Arthur, Brifiak é5 1,662, Robertson, Cardiff Aug. 3. Cual and Coke,

DALAALAY

1 January

On resuming, the Service mon were the first to get dangerous, but the ball was kicked behind. Ritchie had un give away A surner, but nothing cabio of it. A mis by Thornhill of the Ciciliane in, and Ross ecured with is grand shot Behinds were numerous on both sides, and the pice was de Co s'nekinning down, Kew find a hot shot to Tanan, British str,, 1, 151, 0. Andersoll

Air, Betish at 2,609 C. C Kook, Kobe Deo. 27, Gonet-G103; LIVINGSTON

Melbourne and Sydney Dea 9, Coal and Grenand, - Burtzarten & Schn

Wuku Dec. 27, Rica Fur Canton, G. M. Irene, Chineska stammer, 826 Crimford, S. N. C

deal with from Dawing but he was aqud try the occasion. At the other end Ross was A. J. M. Farr, 200 yards Thew was some misunderstanding with cleared with a header Dawson was well cmspicious with a good try which Thumkill gard to the finish of this race, but a set set for goal, but oflada was given against Content was arrived at after consultation him, the Service elenment round the ropes with the competitor. Timg4.41 being unlined transs the referee: There feature of the race was the entry of one was some good combination on the Service 5 to Egypt. competitor with'n bioycle with 112 gearing loft wing, but they wore top selfish to part THROWING THE HAMMER-Open to China with the ball for any good results in dang Sagar Rofitery, Doors and Victoria Reby it. A comer full to the Civilians in ervation Club-Prize presented by Ah the last for minutes of the gezien, for Bangkal Wing, Esq

hit the whistle sounded with the scores Peigzag, for Haiphong

H.M.8 pter is under orders to prepare with all possible speed for sca. It about 18th January, and that the flagship is expected that she will lewe for the Somh

DELACOM The Gongan abacu with Vice-Admiral Buy our will return to three Genon ofours and twenty Hongkong about that date. If the trials of Kissioniform on bonin, has been captured: 11the Glory prove satisfactory, that vessel is

expected to arrive in Hongkong about the The Government in convinced that the ship at Deligon Bay, and taken to Dattan: end of March to rolieys the Centurion as not segad without amply justification, this station.

SON & CO.,

LIMITED.

GOODS

FOR THE

NEW YEAR SEASON.

ARTICLES SUITABLE FOR

PRESENTA

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CUT GLASS BOTTLES.

MEBESCHAUM PIPES, CIGAR AND

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Mision

Kucheng

Tulenku, American schooner, 71, Me- launder, Guain Dec. 25, Iron and General,

MASTER.

DEFARTUNES: Dononiber 31.

standing Civilines, 25-Army and Navy, Thales, fur Swatow.

our 30. RED AT

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Thomas Melky, 70 ft. 3 in.

Parrie, 70 fest

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to all Cruners-It Prize prozor

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China Sugat Befinery Stad 2nd Pru presented ly Jack A. Young, Laq: Prize, Ah Kan, Esq.

3rd

backs wore

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and awaits the judgment of the Prize Court, The Hinges Geclares there is 10-con-

at House burned The Frochow Echo of the 23rd Deoband of war on board, and has appealed

to the German Government, who imme diately promised interposition.

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snyeWe regret to learn that the mission Houna occupied by the Zenana, Ladies at Ku Cheng was bit down on the 7th at Fortunately the fire took place in the day. time, and the buildings in the sanje in

carred by fosity construction of Bose Fort-of. Malope, oiraide Vinlekinge Ever was faulty of

tis kitchen chaijupeyte

Annual Dance at Kowlogn Docks,

New Year's Eve or Boguy baring. faller this season on Sunday, thestaff at the Kowloon Decks held their annual danço nikl supper in-celebration of the com- plation of anniher year on Saturday even ing, and though there was wanting, st the-pudnight. hour, the usual de monstration the oitoftammion

BOER NEWS TRƠM MATEKING 21-Boer despatch states that the Britis, up the Bath instant, hotly pugged the losing 109 mer. The Boor loss stated at

SORTIE FROM LADYSMITH. General White has made a sortie from Ladywith, and captured a

HAVAN SERVICE.

WAR NEWS

"not keking in teaches, the dancing. It is telgraphed fron Lorenzo Marjuna took place to the joiners shop, a building that the Borg had only 30 killed and which lends itself to very effective decors wounded at Colenso when Buller wie DU- tion and brightly illuminated with elco-pulsed with heavy loss;

CORRESPONDENCE:

light, decurated with greenery and Fire hundred English troops cared at buuting and crowded with a joyous Stormberg rivel of Pretoria suite lück company it prosanted an exceedingly of December pretty spectacle. The all prevailing sub- Jest of interest to Britishers. brought vat prominently in the inscription Bacones to our troops in the Tristal, worked in im talion, snow round a glittering tro- phy of arms, which was the most prominent festure of the decorations in the entrance SMOKERS SUNDRIES DEL KINDS. ball. This was the expocial contribution

POUCHES,.

PERFUMES IN ELEGANT CASES.

THE PUREST AND BEST

CONFECTIONERY

THE NEW CENTURE

To De Editor the CHINA DA

Hongkong, dan 1, 1000. SIRAs there appear to be a far pec- of 'H M.S. Undated to the decorations.pl still at niger why think that we have Over the doorway at one end of the hair reached the aid of the 10th Century was transparency showing the word would be interesting if one of them

Welcome, and at the other end of the state in your Coluins some reunion in room is displayed the inscription your this theory, that the first year of

Auld Langsyne. An adjoining building the Christian Em wam A. De was arranged as the supper apartmapf As regards the generally accepted vier. nicely house with fage, & large portait of that the 19th Conture will not tenoh, its For Majesty the Queen being displayed at closa til midnight on Dec. $1, 1000, argu- the head of the room. There was a very mant seems unneccesary, or it depends on large attendance, including Mr D. Gillies, the axion that the whole is greater than WINES & SPIRITS. Me and Mrs Cooke, Mr and Mrs Wile point out to dissentients, that when he ita part i bub it uậy là woah while to. De Jardin, Dr Swat, elo Dancing: SCOTOR WHISKIES, IRISH WHmanced at ahie o'clock to excellent music, French Revolutionists put About amending supplied by string band of the Royal the Calandag, they and the find your br their Ers Year 1 of the Repthic not Welsh Fusiliera Regiment. The

of dances was well arranged,ou

Pro year. Your grapine At half-past eleven sopper wax served, for which Mr Gillies made a few remarks appropriate to the occasion. On the pro-

KES, AMERICAN WHISKIES,

BR INDIFE, POLTS SHERRIES, OLABETA LIQUEURS,

OFAMPAGNES, &c. &c.

OF THE FINEST QUALITY.

NEW YEAR CARDS

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A. McKirdy, Bersteht.

100-yarda

AA. Alves, 150 yards

A. L. Alves, 2) yanis

P Henderson 200 gands

R. Topeley, 300 yorda

RA, Ferguson, 650 yards

The ganze was thoroughly.

roughly enjoyed by all, Tuif; for Saigon.

Auping for Canton. worthy of the large prendust Hermes, for Clapton For the Cly

Civilians, W eportedly saved Salace for Shanghai.

no first linii The Jan good, Lapsley haring big

handful to hold in Demery and Dario caden, for Europe, &c. Howard vens the best half-back on the field.ty for Haiphong and never seemed to tire. Forward, tinch for Shang would be hard to say who was best in a set

Clam, for Sha

where all payed well to and another, but Kajuigh, fuz Smillie derbisinly

For the Army and Navy. Den might laro ed the dish gosh, h otherwise la defence was good. The bucka, werd a strong pair, Therahill's height

Temari Maru, for Bastos, Kitguing, for Canton

ADEIVED

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individual mns and big shooting was always stone, Rørs 220 YARDS FLAT RACE, HANDICAP (CO

(Con-goods Mr Mayson refereed the match to lernt Anody 1st Prize presented by the the satisfaction of all parties. Vasut Oil C. Second Prize presented

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Shuster, 8 yarde.

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VETERAN BICKELL RACE-Open to

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Harpic 40 yards

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