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TRADE

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Telephone Nr. 15.

MARK.

BOTTLED ALES AND BEERS.

+

Bass, Light Gmvity Ale, per 6

dos. Pints Bass, Boar's Head, per 8 doz.

Finis

Per clas

The publication of this issue commencet al 5.00 p.m.

The China Mail.

HONGKONG, THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 1901.

LOCAL AND GENERAL,

mail

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Share List.

THE CHINA MAIL.

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Notes by the Way.

The popalation of Penang is 128,152, as compared with 123,886 in 1801.

2nd Lieut. G. Badham Thornhill,

The following alterations in our share fist are noted after the hour of correction: Hongkong and Shanghai Bank, 263 %% prom.-3506), and Landon, £60. 10.; Hongkong and Whampon Docks, 665 %R.G.A., is gazetted· Licalswant, prom. 8966); Indo-China, $118, buyers; New Punjom, $4), sollors: Raub, $42, Butes; and Longkong Hotel, 8124), sellers.

Suicides.

• The new Imperial Gerroan steamer' Kiuvichon, Capt Tuneschluss, of

Two days before the .. Kinotches the Hamburg-Amerika Line, had a remark- ubly quick passage down to Singapore from reached Singapuru from Hongkong a Chi- Hongkong, leaving this port at 1 p.m., on the nese stoker, who had been accidentally 6th inst. and arriving at Singapuro on the scalded, juuspod overboard, and was drown- 13th inst., at 5 a.m., making the run downed. The ship lost an hour in a vain attempt from Hongkong in 3 days and 16 hours, at reasue. The Captain of the Austrian Murich, Dark, per fidoz. Pints 14,600 breaking the record inte by the Princess steamer Moravia, from Hongkong, also re-

Ind Coope & Co., Ale, por 8

dez. Finte

... $15.00 $2.00

El Capitan, Pisoner, per 4

daz, Quarts

Er Capitan, Pilsonur, per

daz, Pints

Jubilee Filcanor, por 4 doz.

Quinris Jubilee Pilsener, per G dos.

Pinta

Munich, Dark, per 4 da

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17.00 2.25 A Fast Run.

22.09 2.75

13.00 3.50 13.00 2.25

13.00 3.50 13.00 2:26

14.50 3.75

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Blatz, American, per 6 iloz

24.00 4,00 tparts Blatz, American, par 10 duz.

Pints

20.00 2.50 Pacific, Americas, per 6 duz.

Charte

24.00 4.00 Parifi, Aractican, for 10 duz

Pinta

VA (H) 2,40) BOTTLED STOUT.

Par from

+

A

Quaris

Ind Conpa & Co. per 4 doz.

Quarts

fene by four heirs.

The North China Railway Troubles.

A recent private letter written from Ching-wan-tao (North Chius) by an officer there says English company is connect the hailding a brunch line to railway with the east here. the autho ...$14.00 $3.50)rities having at last consented to protect the works. Tlus Chinese Government had, 16.00 2.10

before the present trouble began, Alrently 22.00 2.75 arranged for the building of the pier by STOUT.

British company, but the work has been delayed owing to recent fairs,

Ind Compu & Co, per 3 d.

Pints Guinness, Bear's Head, por S

doz Pints

DRAUGHT ALE AND

Hogsheads -54 Cal]

Kilderkins 18 Gale"

Birkin inls

457

C

$42.00 THE CO 11.00

A Big Figh

$3.00 adloned for eak when returned.

II. PRICE & CO.,

14, Queen's Berad.

MEMOS. FOR TO-MORROW.

Amusements.

9. Performed by the Mr. Henry Dallas Musid Connecty C, in the City Hall.

Miscellaneous. Gods per Chistos

jka, subject to rent.

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A murrain has brakan cat among the cattle in cortain districts of Tonkin.

The Draugh Company carries with it 100 tons of scenery and stage prepartion.

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During the past twenty-four hours, there was one case of plagueland one death reported in the Cuky,

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An far of fifty cyclists to accom- ported on arrival at Singapore that a Chi-pany the Fifth Queensland Contingent fur nese deck passenger jumped overboard the Cape Las been accepted. theeu days after leaving Hongkong. Every effort was mulo to sava bit, but he was apparently determined to commit suicide, bring cast aside the life-ixtoy which was thrown to him.

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Scavenging of Kowloon.

At the Sanitary Board on 3rd-January last, Major Brown called attention to the seavanging of Kowloon. He said it was improperly done owing to the refure heaps

nad other obstruction He loved that the Board nak the Government to issue orders to the Folice to prevent the

Lieut. T. D. Jackson, 1st Royal Lau. caster Regiment, is included in a draft that lately proceeded from Alderslot to South

Afrien

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The reports of the Government Analyst for the month of February show Cant the public water supplies of Kowloon and Hongkong are of 'excellent quality.”

Major H. N. Doubloten, R.D., who will be remembered in Hongkong as a first-

TELEGRAMS.

[CHANA MAIL'S SPECIAL SERVICE.] TEE STRANDED FRENCH

TRANSPORT.

(From Our Oum Cerrespóndent. į

SINUAPORE, March 20. The Esuch transport Finh-long, which was asture at Pulo Sambe, has beeu get off aninjured.

GREAT FIRE AT SINGAPORE.

$100,000 Damages.

(Fran Our Oven Correspondent.)

SINGAPOR, March 21, 1.10 p.m.

THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 1901.

HONGKONG VOLUNTEER

OORPS.

VICTORIA RECREATION CLUB.

The following are the erown ontored for the races to hold by the V.R.C., over the usual course, on the 30th inst.:

PICKED SCRATCH-FOUR 'RACE.

Rose

Shamrock.

DOCK DETACHMENT. The final competition for the Gillies Cup took place on the Association Range. The conditions were the two best aggre gates in six competitions, including handi. M. E. Angor

F. D. Bain: cap pointo, to win the Cup Ranges, A. Loureiro 200, 500 and 600 yards. Rifles or carbines. A. A. Alves (Capt.) FW. White (Rox) The following is the order of marit

Average. Segt. J. W. Grahan, 100)-31-06.6. Gun. Baldwin

94-01-02.0

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Rattey T Donaldson Lapsley

91-91-01- 88-90-89. 80-89 89,

There ads been a great fire in the pre- THE QUEEN MINES, LIMITED.

nison of Mr A. Couet, merchant and como- mission sont. Damage estimated at $100,000.

[REUTERS SERVICE].

FANDON, 13 March, 1901, THE ADMIRALTY AND THE COALING STATIONS.

Me Forster, in the House of Churmons, said that the Aduiralty was not disposed to accede to Mr Brodrick's propusnl to trans for the smaller cooling stations to the Navy, but they wero considering the matter.

THE AUSTRALIAN NAVAL CONTINGENT. My Forster paid a tribute to the Austr

el that Canada would on no distant day

The following is the report for prescuta. tion to shareholders at the second ordinary meeting to be held at the Campany's Offices, 38 and 40, Queen's Road; Contra),

our Wednesday, the 37th inst.

To the shareholders of Queen Mineo, Lid,

Gopilonien-Wọ bog to lay before you

N. H. Alves TAOzorig

FM Rosa Pereira. A. E. Alves (Cipt.)

Fornblume,

B. W. Keduat

AvE.: Asgor

CEA. Häne

(Cox)

R. Laploy (Capt.)

——— (Cox).

ARRAKOND SCRATCH-TOUR KAOK

Leak,

Rose.

N. H. Alvor

I A. Uzorio R. Lapsley

A. Alvos (Capt.)

(001)

M. E. Asger

A. E. Asgor A. Loureico

A.-E. Alves (Capt.j FW, Whito (Cox) Wrielle

H. W. Kennett F. D. Kain

F. M. Ross Fureira

C. E. A. llance (Capt:).

(Cox)

TUB RACES.

F. K. Tit

ANOTHER SHIPPING DEAL.

Ramourod Salo of the China Merchants' Co.

tho Report and Statement of accounts for JH. R. Hando F. W. White the thirteen months ending the 3iat. Deo. last:-The sum of $12,838,09 has been ex- pooled un die Mice and has been charged to Development Account, which now standa at $31,800.58 $127.50 on Preliminary Expenses in Hongkong, and 64,472,84 on Safaries, Management and General Ex- penate in Australia, or $17,438,17 out

A startling rumour is abroad to the effect of a total of $20,488 40 Daring the perud under review, work has been chiefly that the China Merolante steamers, confined to driving at the 203 foot level waarres, and offices have been purchased

the 142. fort level South. A total dis

currence of any obstructions in the future class riekoter and golfer and a successful alin Naval Contingent in Chine, and hop- South. the 405 feet level North, and by a German Company at an enormous

[HAVAS SERVICE] FIGHTING IN ALGERLA.

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tance of 220 fost was driven, but although eum, which is not stated During the some smal sbutes of ore, wera passed trouble between Franco and China, the through at varings times, they were all of whole of the Company's fleet of stoomers low grade, nothing payable having been.

When the 'roskamation announcing

and the motion was carried. The Governachtsman, is appointed Inspector of Sub-imitate the Australian precedent, the Accession of bis Majesty King Edwardment asked the Dupatty Superiutuadent of marine Defencer at Headquarters. VII. was being read af Labuau by Gover- Policu to repert on the subject. Me

Official notification was made to the nor Chifford (says the BN, F. ferald) Badeley hus now preparɑl anil zubanitted à

Pan, March 13. age skate (Mulay Ikan Paur) was harpoon-lengthy report, based on persons) observa-

Sanitary Board, to-day, of the resignation

It is reported from Algeria that in an of Mr James McKie, the Colonial Secretary ei and caught by three boats in front of the tion, the offset of which was that the obstruc

engagemont fought at Cleareia recently, stating in his lettor that arrangements the French, bo were commanded by Government Crifices The measurements tious were not such asto prevent the swayenik would be made for the election of a suc- General Servièron, had 25 men killed, in-

cluding two oflicera. The icsses of thoed by Mr W. Hatton Potte

Lakun were. 18 feet inroad, 8 feet long and cleared at 4 the toothless month, garnished by dippers ke Heshy tentacles, was 3 feet wide. The flesh was sold by the lucky captors at 4 as a catty. They guess the weight to be aboar a fon Although possessing a

General Memoranda. SATURDAY, March 24-

No.Triente Megting of Shareholders

of the Grent. Eastern and Caledonianpike il, like the stinging may (Malay Ikan Party this fish is different in many Gold Mining Co., Lee, at the Cum- pany's Office No. 14, Des Voeux Rond

ways from that specius. Central. Goods per Naiseng undelivered after

Noon this duty subject to it. SUNDAY, March 24 :----

Goals per Moment undelivered after

this diale, subject to rent. MONDAY, March 25:

2.15 p.m.Auction of Household Furni- Eure, at Burnside, Robinson Hout. 3 p.r.-Auction of Crown Land situated

at MacDonnell Road. TUESDAY, March 26-

tures, at No. 7. Cameron Terrace, Goods por Triede undelivered after this

Kowloom.

date, subject to rent,

Wireless Telegraphy.

Dr Fleming, of University College, London, lecturing in Liverpool, said he had

ing contractor doing his work, or to mate inlly inconvenience passengers. He did not know where Major Brown's handy latrines were.

Bath-Houses for Coolies.

cessor,

M: E. 11. Conger, U.S. Minister at 'king, with Ms And Miss Conger, arrived yestarday by the 7. K. K. steamer Nippon Muca Erow Shanghai. Mr Conger is on sick leave, Mr Rockbill acting in his place.

His Excelloney the Governor thinks that it may have an important bearing upon the health of the Colony if two or three bath-houses can be supplied for the use of All cards handed in by competitors in the working coolies, and has asked the the Ladies' Golf Championship at Singa- Colonial pare, must be certified by gentlemen. This Sanitary Board, through the Suretary, to advise as to this matter scil supplies foss Chinchinjess of the Eingre:

the location of the bath-houses His Ex-port Free Prose with a subject for some cellency's letter was circulated among the verses on The Ta adiddle.'

Prufcasor Marconi's perscission to mention for the first time his latest neievement. On the first day of the King's reign he ac-members of the Board, and minares were

Yesterday, Hou. R. M. Gray, along) complished the astonishing feat of sending attached as follows:-Licut. Col. Hughes,

R.A.M.C-Must necessary. Dr Hartigan with his wife and family, left by the Ger wireless wosanges between St Catherine's, Isle of Wight, and the Lizard, Cornwall, a It is eminently satisfactory to find His Mail steamer Breyera for London. Mr

was also a passenger for London by the samo ressel.. Colànel and Madame O'Gor man went up to Shanghai by the Kony Albert yesterday.

11a.m.--Auction of Sundry Victualling

Stores, at H. 31. Naval Yard. 2.45 pain. Auction of Household Furni-distance of 200 miles. Since then. Mur-Excellency advocating a measure urged by. V. Ladds, Colexial Veterinary Surgeon, oui had established perfect communication the Sanitary Boord on previous govern. without wires between thees two points in manta unavailingly. His Excellency's re both directions. The New York Scommendation should be taken in band ferta with. Ir Fung Wa Chun-1 is very prints a statement, which Mr Tosin au- dato. bubject to rent.

thorises it to make, saying that the plans important that public bath-houses for enolies WEDNESDAY, March 27

Noon-Meeling of Shareholders of the for machinery to transmit wireless siguals Queen Mines, Ltd., at the Registered across the Atlantic Ocean have buon com- Ostices of this numany, 3 and 40pleted, and a site has been selected for the Queen's Road Central. Noon-Meeting of Shareholders of the plant. The work of installation as to be

Quods per this, undelivered after this

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established. Mr E. Osbome-I think the Board recommended public baths soo

Government under Difficulties !

A circular issued in Labuan on 30th

Borobas are not onuiserated.

CANTON NOTES,

(From Our Vir Correspondent.)

RE-OPENINE OF CONETA.

Tho

Cauton, March 18, Towards the close of overy year, all. Chinese mandarins cease to hear applica. tions unless of great importance, Nam Hei Magistrate resumed his judicial work last Thursday with a roll of over fifty cases. Nothing could shew bettor the fondness of this people for litigation,

OFFICIAL EXPERTAINMENTS.

DIEBANITY OF SOLDIERS.

ut with. The Company's funds being was placed under the Aerican flag. Last almost exhausted, the Dino was therefor year, the same plan was followed, and the closed down on the 18th September last, n suspension of the labour conditions for six majority of the vessels the transferred to the British, American and German Bags. months having heen obtained.

Auditor. The accounts have bean audit Tas nation or company that is fortunato

enough to get posision of

of these fine chips, JORN D. HUMCHREY & SON,

it is thought would have an immensa ad- General Managers. Hongkong, 18th March, 1901.

vantage over ita rivals in many ways, though this is doubtful. Two out of the throg wimrvcs need by the Canton river stcaïners at Canton and the property of the Chine Merchante Company. They also own the nest wbarren at Elanghai, and, in a word, they have the best facilities for trading throughout China.

HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY, LIMITED.

Fortunately for British and American. interests in China, the rumour has not yat

The following is the report of the Board of Directors to be presented at the Oc- dinary Meeting of Shareholders, to be hed

day, the 26th inst.- 3 the Company's Hotel, at nob, on Tom. To the Shareholdere of the Hougkong Hotel

Company, Limited. Gentlemen, In accordance witli Section 66 of the articles of Association, the Dirce tors have now to submit to the Shareholders their Haif-yearly Report for the six months already settled what the fiture of the Com ended the Bist December, 1900.

boon confirmed, but it does not follow,

therefore, that it is not true. It is known that the Germane have had - their eyes in that direction for a long time. If it is not

Owing to the hard times, the Viceroy orders that this year no money he spent

Accounts. The Profit on Working Acay will be, it is a question of great in- on the official entertainments, which are

ent punted for the six months to terest and importance Shong Tuotai is usually held in the first month of the your $75,148.63, a compared with 377.183.11 by far the lending man in the Company, for the corresponding period of 1889, being and he practically holds its destiny in his a decrease of $2,034.58. The Profit and At Attempt to cut down expenso by Luss Account, including a credit balance of hands. dismissing the extra men who were enrol $1,794.71. brought forward from 30th Since the abova wza written, we larg led last year, to preserve peace has begun. Jeno, 1900, shows & credit balanco of been informed that the contemplated pur- 363,608.29. The Directors propose to desi It is feared, and not without reason, that with this sun as follows:

chasora are the Hainburg-Amorica Linie. we are also informed that all the pre- these men may in their turn causo trouble.

To pay a final Dividend of 10 per

Iminarios for the valu were arrugod a fow As a precautionary messure, a large quan- cunt, for the half year, absor

bing

****** $60,000.00 days ago, when Li Hung Chung, who is tity of arms and ammunition has been alTo place to the Reserve Fund 15,100.00 one of the largest shareholders, declined to necedis to the proposed transfer. Nego- way forwarded for use in Kwang Si. To sat aslite against Repairs and

Renewals

6,000,00 Siations, therefore, and checked for a tifht, where Lan 1,

ture and Fixtures.

3,000,00 Black Flage, is at present. Last week, To write off from value of Furnit there was a disturbance at Cheung Chau, To carry forward to New Account 698.20 por-Whampoa. It appears that a number of. these ex-soldiers had gathered at Cheung Chau, and having nothing to do they were employing their time in gambling. Some dispate arose, and it orded in a free light, in which ura were used on both sides. The exact number wounded is not known,

time ago. They are badly needed, especially January last ruts:-Owing to the con- For the coni coslion at Warchas, Hon. F. cinnud failure in the supply of Soda water, China Sugar Refining Co., Ltd., at the commenced at once. Mr Tesla says that H. May--Ia Shanghai, Peking. Tientsin II. E. the Governor and Mrs Hugh Clifford Olices of the General Agents.

his apparatus has been perfected for eight and other Chinese cities public baths are regret that they have again to postpone 12.30 p.m.-

Meeting of Sharehokiors of the Luzon Sugar Relining Co., Md. months. It is proposed to chicupon tule-opened by private enterpriso like at home. their At Homo" till next Wednesday. at the Offices of the General Agents.

Il a Chinese were granted the sole privilege Announcements of this fort bring home to graphic transmission.

for a certain marker of years of opening the difficulties of ruling the castern bath-houses, I believe they might be open-tions of the British Empiro. od in that way. In fact, I was approached on the subject some months ag Football Notes.

THPORTERS OF HIGH-CLASS

SHERRIES.

The New Western Market.

The Wreaked Tamsui-maru."

Death of Capt. J. D. Mackenzia.

the leader of the

MISCELLANEOUR.

$83,608 30

It should be noted and remembered by Shareholders that very nearly 2 per cent, af the dividend proposed is provided by profit 03 the sale of a portion of the Pruya Re clamation Sumathing guite exceptional and quite apart from the Hotel Company's_hu-

siness.

A referencs to the Preft and Loss attacked by robbers near Sam Kok Hav.

On Saturday afternoon, a ries boat was Account will shuy the profit front this Bounce to be $11 980,70. The sud sold The bont's crew only eunsisting of a few As a triangular piece orcasuring tõl square

feet and situated between Chater Bond in unarmed up, ac resistance could be offer . . The rubbers coully transferred the Des Voeux Rond." cargo to their own boats and departed. A Business-The Corapany's business dur passage.trat. has just not with the sameing the current balf-y

lf-year has, so far, bean good. bud lick uot far away from the secne

Mr B. Osborne retiren, by this cutge. In the affray one passenger was killed.

rotation, but offers hingalf for re-election. Audit -The accounts have been audited b, Massis W. II. Potts and W. H. Gaskell who are recommended for re-election

W PARFITT Chairman Hongkong, 18th March, 1901

The kerosina snopoly, for the Canton Province orly, is now under consideration; 56,00 Trels have been offered and refused. Abundant rains have fallen during the lab for days.

SUPREME COURT.

IN CRIMINAL SESSIONS. Before His Hon, Sir John W. Corrington,

-Chief Justice and a Jury.)

Thursday, March 24,

sm

* THE WANCXM MURDER] -

Wong lowidow, No. 143 Queen's Road East, ancha, was charged with the wilful murder, en frit Felnuary, of a way nomid Kwong Cheung, residing at the enmo ad- dress

The Attorney General (Mr W. Meigh Goodman, ILO) prosecuted, and Mr Sharp appeared on behalf of defendant, who plead- el not guilty,

The following jurors were selected- Measta & J Halbmith, Wan Ki Mei, G. Hanter; F. A C. Haun, G. Par- tour and G. Meyer & Bag

Mr. Cox informed his Lordship that this was the third jury, upon which he had been called to serve that week.

The Sanitary Board have been inform- nelly Hon. J. H. Stewart Lockhart,

It is reported from Nagasaki that the O.M.G.. Colonial Secretary, that it is the

Osaka Shasor Kaisha has decided to aban. intention of the Goverment on the com- Loudon papers received by the Gar

don the task of doating the Tamsuimar, pletion of the new market on the sito VF- man mail give some interesting details of which sank off Ainey a month or so ago, posito the present Harbour Uface, and on Home football. Oxford won the Inter. The company, it is stutod, has already ex- A. S. WATSON & CO., | the completion of the New Harbour Ofice, University match (Association)

mainly pander 20,0 you on the undertaking and, which buildings will be proscaded with through the work play of Hollins, the Las The chance of floating the hull is very LIMITED.

simudtaneously, to convert the existing Cambridge back, who put the ball into report, will how claim the sum for which Harbour Office into a market which, with his own good when the score was 2-all-the steamer was insured, namely, 200,000 the new tasker combined, will afford about Released from arp-tie play, the Englishyen, 200 stalls, as against 149 in the existing Longne clubs were all engaged, Sunder- Western Market. No change in the existed, who in the Cap competition went ing Western Market cau le male until the down before Sheffield United, pa ially Many Hongkong residents will regret above are completed, and if it is then atone for this failure by beating the to learn of the death of Captain J. D. Mac found that still more market accommod-finited by 3 goals to 0. The race for the kenzie, formerly in command of the staamer ation is required in this part of the City championship is still an open one. The Keonghai Captain Mackenzie had been the question as to what purtion of the old following is the present order of the

A long report by Dr Thomson detail. up al Aparri, in Luzon, lacking after the tarkent site should be reserval will be re-clubs Notte Forest, 33 points (24 games); interests of Messrs Dontdson Si and Co., ing his observations in the hunt for the 810.80 forred to the Sanitary Board for its con- Sunderland 31 (24), Bury 20 (23), Notts of Manila, for whom he had been superio- malarial mosquito in the neighbourhood of sitturation. The lange area to be reclaimed County 20 (24), Newcastle United 29 (29) tendent pics the Americans took over the the Cattle Depot was submitted to the Sn. in trout of the Coniral Market, containing Everton 27 (24), Aston Villa 25(26), Liver- Philippine Islands, Deceased was of a genial nitary Board today. 22,43) scuaro feet, is at present considerad | pool 24 (29), Shofftald Wednesday 22 (23), } disposition, and cede many friends in out a most unsatisfactory ecndition of risca moderately over the N-Ecpast stitute and lived with's foreigner at Macan Blackburn Rovers and Sheffield United 24 Hangkong and the China and Phulippine airs, and makes certain recommendations sure is ligh over N, China, low in the NE. (24) Derby County and Manchester City ports. He was 42 years of age. The sad

to counteract the breeding of the venomous part of the Sea of Japan, Gradients slight In April hist, she west to lodge with de The deceased weed to sleep in the muo 22 (20) Wolverhampton Wanderers 21

cut, and in the N. part of the Chin Stubicle as defendunt, And the jury would (24), Stuką 20 (25), Bolton Wanderers 19 body was sent down to Manila for burial.

event took place on the 13th inst., and the stingor. In conclusion he urged the Go. to moderate with fresh monsoon on the feed, and occupied ung of the cubicles. vernment to take active measures for the Forecast fresh NE wind faire de (23), West Bromwich Albion 17

(23),

destruction of the larvas, not only at Ken- nedytown but all over the Colony, point-The Price of Coal Preston North End 16 (25), The four

ing out that the present season, when now

thest of 1 dos.

B SUPERIOR PALE DRY

Dinner Wins, Green (Scal Capsule.......

MANZANILLA.

NATURAL

White Capsule

PALE

SHERRY,

CO SUPERIOR OLD DRY,

PALE NATURAL SHERRY,

Red Seal Capsule

D VERY

SUPERIOR OLD

PALE DRY, choice old

12.00

as reserved for a new fish market.

12.00

wine, White Seal Capsulo..... 14.40

E EXTRA SUPERIOR OLD

PALE DRY, very finest

quality. Black Scal Capsule

(Old Butlled) (rare applicat

Epost grewera.

Musical Education in Hongkong.

The Singapore Free Press says:-Mr A. 6. Ward, who is such an energetic promo ter uf things musical in Hongkong, has passed through homewards on a holiday.

Anopheles Larve at Kennedytown.

The doctor points

His Lontelup

anst tako your chance, anfenica ON

The Attorney General said that, in Do- comber last, Kvong beung retired from the Chernment service, receiving a 24- tally of 8100. He had been trice married, his second wife being still alive. The de densed tuan lived on the first floor of the (a the 21st at 11:55. The baronterer has bouse in question Logother with his wife and

ittle boy Thejner was at one time pro China, fallen slightly in Chin Tres When this cigner died, he left her $500.

WEATHER REPORT The following nutida is issued from the Observatory

readily see that there was likely to be i blind and gimtellity on this account, and Also in relation tu uzoney matters. On the 5th February The deceased came home at leading clubs in the Second Division azo Presentation to Mrs Dallas.

On the 9th Morel, the nccumulation of about two clock in the morning, and after Burnley and Grimshy 36 (24), Small Heath The final performance of The Bells of generations were not being developed,

Eleven o'clock the prikner came on to the ba more 35 000 tons, including 27,000 this boong verandah and commoned to shout out He hopes to visit Bayreuth this summer, 34 (22), New Brighton 97 (25).--In the New York youterday evening attracted the or at least only comparatively slowly, cost at Nagasaki was roughly estimated at breakfast denn seine samshu About

efforts would and hear the Wagner cycle of operas. One Scottish League, the Rangers dofeated usual barge audience to the Theatre, and affective than during the actual fever sea-ing to the Mitaui nad Mites Bight Com-Save life, and that there were thieres of his plane is the systematic extension of Greenock Morton by 3 goals to 1. In the encores were continuous, all the more sou. The report, according to Dr Harti masies: Coal quotations were then ropucted and robbers in the hour. The wife of the musical education in Hongkong, through second round for the Scottish Cup, Rogal popular numbers boing re-dewanderL the,establishment of a regular School of † Albert draw with the Hibernians at Lark.the conclusion of the first act, Dad' Ferrol of skitled supervision and continuous at 7yen for best, 15:50 yen for medium, and vomodel, mending clothes at the 100.

a

Rach

only Ata

much

had

During the naval coaling testo at Porte

or

way on the street, underneath the Sanitary Inspector Hogarth houring this

mized bit into the room. She mid- en into the home aud thloves bad bmken.

rushed upstairs and the woman ail

killed Kwong Cheang, Hogarth found docnused lying neyose the bed with a nasty bruise an Fan, forehead, which might have:

-necessity omplises the notion in dealing with anopheles pools. 4 you for inferior quality. There wasn pto

the beginning of 20.40 Music. Mr Aleo Marsh will be principal hall, 1-ll. In the third round, the follow-case forward, and, in a few well-chosen They were unly at

Professor of Singing; there is available now ing were the results-At Dundee, Celtic words, announced the fact that it was the their knowledge sa regarded the prophylaxis bability that prices would farther weaken

of meluri, and it was, to say the least, dia.. All are unperior Xerex Wines, specially fair staff for piano and organ study, and best Dunden (1-0); at Taisley, St. Mirren anniversary of the birthday of Mira Dulles, appointing to and the Iresident of the Coaling Records alecteûl by sxpert connoisseurs from the Ward hopes to secure a competent pro-drew 3rd Lanark (no goals); at Port Glag. and that, on behalf of the Company, he was Sanitary Board stating ex cathedra That

fessor of the violin. He had a long talk gow, Heart of Midlothian best Port Glas-deputed to hand her u alight memento of this method of combating the mosquitoes 18 mouth on the 6th: Feb, the battles tunged himu. There were two kinds in the

hopeless, when the experiment had been yesterday with the President of the Phil-gow Athletic (i-1). In the International the cension. Other prosents and rhut half curried out, was only in existence Murs made reford averaging 208,8 tomarshest, penetratang thu liver and the lungs. harmonie Secioty here is to musical organi-League match at Belfast, Scotland beat tributes followed thick and fast, until the for a month, and when a from me hour. On February 15, it may le roman There, was also wound in the abdomen. Sample Bottles supplied at proportionate sation generally in Hongkong and Singapore. Troland (2-1)-In Rugby football, Car-

whole stage was one gorgeous display of been made to free the Nullah from larvae,

or to prevent the reproduction pending the bered the crow of HMS: Tevible fausa. Tospecter Fand made inquiries, as a result

biketel of which detenint was arrested, The chief difficulty in carrying on sustained diff defeated Blackheath by 9 goals & tries dowers. After the perfomance, Mr and complete, wash out of the nullalt during her bunkers to the extent of 2,900 tons an: Evidence whaled, 37

(33 points) to it.

Mrs Fallas received their more intimate the rainy season, and this, too, otwith-133 hours, which is, we haliore, a recipe! work, it was agreed, is the apathetic inertia

standing Dr Thomson's strong recomenda. A GOOD COUGH MEDICINE FOR friends at supper, followed by an intion urging active efforts. The Doctor for the port of Hongkong The world's ro of the average so-called musical person, who

CHILDREN.

promptu dance on the singu of the theatre. added that come three months ago, and cord, it was then stated, is hakl by Malus, requires a deal of shepherding aid wheed-

have no hesitancy in recommending a must enjoyable time being spent. To again lately, certain curative measures were where 1,000 tons wore pot on the rate Log into doing anything at all.

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy,' says

tropole Hotel He inspected these pools, 200 was su hours ag resterday, and found them quits free from

wholele rates.

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Also the

[ incapasity of any gentlemen and ladies to F. P. Moran, a well-known and popular night The French Maid', will occupy the acted at Quarry Bay and also at the Me-

~The Lancet says of “

understand that irregolarity of effort is bukor, of Petersburg, Va. We have given banta.

anopheles larvae, with the caption of twoDo not neglect Headied. Inimical to ull real cliatice of even moderate it to our children when troubled with bid

small pools, one of which his dad overlooks

Stearns Headache Cure ed, winst the other, lying out of the achievement. To attend one out of three cougies also whooping cough; and it hay ill- ways given perfect satisfaction. It was re- choir or orchestral practices is no adequate commended to me by a druggies na the best

Stearns Wine of Cod Liver Oil stream, had not been fucted by the patru is a propt and efficient runedy reason for gutting on to a palustal of virtue, gedicine for children as it contained It is certainly an elegant preparation and leurs poured in higher up. This showed marw lous how a single iltide, natur

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frou A. S. Watson & Co., Ltd., Hongkong. Cut experiment,

1807 pore.. But we have seen it done.

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