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SATURDAY, MARCH 8, 1902.

THE CHOLERA SCARE.

One More Death at Canton.

STEAMET'S CREW ATTACK IN BUMUKONG, The cholera outbreak shows no signs of abateraeuf, and if' is rar sad duty re-ding to

EXTRAORDINARY ACCIDENT ON CANTON RIVER.

Hoiho runs down Passenger

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Many People Drowned,

CORRESPONDENCE.

THE CHINA MAIL.

to.

CRICKET IN HONGKONG. To the Editor of the CHINA MAIL.'

Hongkong. 7th March, 1902. Su---Adverting to • Spectator's marks in your Recroatian Nures of Lykterday, permit me, as a hovor of apport, his shaald-be given another chances to exshow their cricket talents before the season yester closes I was watching the game through little out pn Saturday st, and I think that, with a few exceptions in the long fold, the boys

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WAY I LIKE AMERICAN WOMEN.

Wu Ting-fang's Views. I must confess timt for the American woman 1 have the mast 'profound respect and adtoiration; writes our old friend Ng

been my fortune to have occupied for nearly five years the position of Chinese Minister at the American capital. I have len to

English girl; but she bus, in addition, the,

vivacity of the French woman, the grace of To-day's Advertisements

HONGKONG CLUB.

NOTICE

N EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL A MEETING of the MEMBERS of the Bose sun will be held in the Club-

the Spanish woman, the musical voice <E the Itilian, and, whenever it is necessary, The the more sober spirit of the German. American type, therefore, is no peculiar to itself. It is not a duplicate of anything, but rather a combination of all that is good in the types of the world.

All the American women are not blondes: man of small stature is the exception. I have placed lav, the avenge Americas a nation composed, as the United States ne- posted in the Hall of the Club. woman has a well-proportioned figura. In cessarily is, of the various types contribut

By Order.

1009, at

p..

Business - set forth in the Notice

nounce the death of another young An accident of e-covenien anture on that second his suggestion that the Hongkeng Choy in the London Daily Mod. It has all are not brunettes. In height, the whoùso, on MONDAY, the 17:1 of March. Foreponn ut Canton. Mr David Danas, Canton River hot attended by One of the outdoor staff of the Chinese Inclinary loss of life occurred jeria Maritimao L'antenas, suceungkiftes "the" | «day-morning almut 5, clisse alone delock yesterday morning. the North of the Timi Peacon. These del remarkably well, the mwling party receptions, ami hava hand the honoured by hinny tutus, os naturally direnvurs He had been suffering from diarrhoes for passenger sågster Hai-ho, Chinese ownedyularly, being all that could be desired. some time, but was taken sudlanty i), and ¦ and flying the British flag, was on her way the symptoms parceling his death were from Cintor to Hongkong followed closely clearly indiestive that this dread disorse buty die 8.5. Baker Mart and the S. 8. Pulau At about the the aentioned, get another victim.

the Hoiko, which was leading, was nearly opposite the Fort, then what is and to be

WILS

Give the boys a grad Captain, ar suggested; and I am certain wo shall see.sutue se smart cricket on the field.

al pleasure of meeting a very large num her of American voice. But my experien. have not been confined to Arein fine. tiens in Wa-hington. I have travelled a great deal through America; I have deli- vered addresses before colleges and com- mercial gatherings, and invo hear in atay American homes. Ilave thus seen.

Like everything else, the boys, as priftius the Elah grouted, lack encouragement: why don't those who pride themselves in being enthusiasts at England's game come forward and back then up?

A word of advice to the toya

ony E the Tungkan pasango leats, crowddesk | urat zamu don't succcft, try again. Yours the people under all conditions,

SPORT.

DANCE ON E.M.S.' 'GOLIATIL'

THEME SELF-RELIANCE.

a grant deal of diversity. There are all j styles and class. Every ideal of pericezion can be found. It is no wonder that American girls are popula

WU TING-FANG.

Entertainments.

Considerable arm

caused at Hungben Douks this morna, by the Fact that taber of the crow of the

Moja Man had with messungen 4, crossed her purse. They Japaness Heather

While enjoying these privileges. I have THEATRE taken suddenly it. On an died, then were shoated za to keep clean, but it was

een greatly impressed, especially with the another and six others ween very sick

torte--the file crushed into the ni

self-reliance and the independence of the agonising paste eraft erd sank her. It was rather experiencing all the

women who have bain my fellow-tavellers cholera. Thu Jarly in the morning for those on heari CHROMPTY

Out of the most successful, in fact, then long journeys. They always impress the wiher vessel to

mens knowing how to take care of them- "Panese doctor pronareed the

most successful, dance of the season was stres. They lay their own mailmad E Afering

nd of the colision. but fawn cholera,

railroad cars; and then by settle the- the P'art, Dr over 10 people asie than into the given last evening by Captain Wintz and tickets toy find their own flares in tin water and any were drowned. The cucers on buirà H.M.S. Goth. With the serus down in their seats, with a book or

which

EN EN

F Medical Chour of Dwich, was sin monted, and corroborate th

Tim sintement of the Japanese doctor. ship was lying in No. 1 Deck with her propeller ou.. Steps were at once taken to plng up the pin qulter duft, and taw the stricken vessel out to the quarantine na. chorage. It is feared that there is no hope.

for those wannte sick. They are all daya.

TUNE.

With reference to the precautions that are being taken, it may be stated that the Water Podies are exercising ovary union, Three animers are constantly on duty patrolling between Claughed and Cap. Budds the ordinary banding

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A, O'D. GOURÐIN,

Acting Averetury. Hongkong, March 8, 1902.

HUNGRONG CLUB.

NOTICE -

511

alembers of

THE SIXTEENTH YEARLY GENE-

the Honaxos Curd will be held in the

EYE

SIGHT.

N. LAZARUS

OCULISTS' OPTICIAN

CLORO SE MONDAY, the 17th ath, LONDON, CALCUTTA,

ROYAL, 1909, at 5.30 p.m.

CITY HALL.

HARRY COGILL and

JACK SUTTON'S

ENTERTAINERS,

add of one of the Star Ferry launches and a newspaper, just as confortably as if

They not as if they tad, travelled all their lives I have her alongside, access to the ship was they were at home. madu vesy, and then what a scene present-

watched them on thevejourneys withintonse ed hself. An unusually high swaing of a interest, because upon these cennious they dark colour made the covered in deck lankfest the American characteristic of THE GREATEST SHOW

T saff-reliance. have no doubt whatever that an American wean would start to marrow, attended, upon a tour around the world without the least hesitation.

of the passenger bent was amongst those wed, asui la computed the the mather of purge an hourd was upwards of 280, Anwar thu were saved, but, owing in the predline gasbruction of thage boats it like a vast hat; fings were fastooned at framed skat many must have perished.rends across, and the sivies draped with These craft are, in order to keep of the colours of a parlons. A gradually järates, turtleshaped, with one catrakce

slyping tackler-nol inaptly tortaid Jacob's! Escape was therefore impossible for icer on it of the continual ascent only

Chines torperio bout in the

and descent of angels-ranched to the goose her sense of perception is remark- to the apud mai recoveredtery, which was a perfect bower of palmever configste, she grass the len ne vicinity want

abte. When you tell her anything, boiss- of the ladies. The water-begged bunt was

and ferits and fantne clairs. Here we one. Hardly know how to mumlyse the fered in townads the shore, ml may it sit sed with the dancing and get argin of this serse. It is a trait very tarked in all Americans and developed to alles were get inside. On the way down

a high degree in the American women. from Canton this morning, those on by wurd

have had occasion to observe it many times. Perhaps it is due to the fact that

DRUN. A

the different vesels ook voe heaps of botes lying on and-cloth on the bank write

people on buuri. The Cussonoritiesing the arrival of the mounderin and British

Catch

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have, in View

affairs o

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all their demum staff

off Honum Spit. Kl a Extrapean is appointed ibune soir dary is t: 320 th all found applied to The

properly

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IL NOCKIN to a pity that the Chrous curdone stalt are not better houser than they are, not sly in Canten hat daenghout South China. It us, we believe, been ascertain -

Consul to vien the n

HONGKONG SHARE REPORT.

Poll wrake

delightful mis on mine of the whole en

einsure

The band was usaoneed in a pavilion at

the stern, and this was evidently tiraged he snoone who wishel to hint gently at the politics of the presont dig, as the Chi nese dag, forming the rouf, was supported on all sides by the colours of Britain and Japan,

BORN

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TRAVELLING.

The must prenowned steral chamoteris.TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT!!! observed in her quickness of anderstanding. tie of the American woman which I re

For the first time in liegkung

CHARLES HOYTS

INTENSELY FUNNY MustCAL COMEDY

I

LOTS OF EXERCISE.

the United States was settled by meers.

It is not

The larger physique of the American woman as compared with her Chinese Ristor las impressed mu very much. She has lenoty. stature, and hunth, diet to find the reason for this. The American woman leres outdoor exercise. She can walk withat Litigun; she ca

I time weekly share report, dated 6th

Supper was served in the Captains' goaz Fubruary, Mests Benjuain, Kelly anders, and here in were charming deeplay golf, or now, or practise on the tennis

Two grim gas on the deck, shining court for us. In America no restric- in the light, were all that reminded one oftion is placed upon her movements, and battleship, and they looked all the more what it foreign lands wetki L impossible stern soil tent on account of their gay and for her is, in America, a perfectly proper

Terentiom She does all that her English festive surroundings.

sister em do, and much more. In Englaml the women are great pedestrians, and For participate in many pr

Although in a few instances an advance lans taken place untably in Unions, which inve visent to points-the general tendency the market has still evntinued down-

d that the late Lieutenant-Commander wash, and business during the just weak Baint's • boy' boaght the milk which his ¦ has been mulusate. master drank before his illause, in Homani,

Fars-Hongkong and Shanghai Bandes and it is c Hoann side shat the three

rensan dull, and have receded to $595. The deaths occurred atcong the Customs strit. Foulon quotation is 263, which is an eighth Mr Duncan, it may be mentioned, is a lower than last week. Nationals are want tive of Aberdeen, and came to these parts at 326 ex the dividend of $1.68 pani ou the from New Zealand in 1896. He was 3rd instant. brother of Mr George Deunaan, latest Maners Lane, Crawford and Ca's unnical depart munt, nul leaves a widowy and one chilà un

Abundleen.

SANITARY SURVEYOR'S REPORT FOR 1901,

Marine Insurances -Uuina bave cent

| siderably improved, and shures are in de-

i

There was a large number of quests pro- !

sont, including Tady Grscoigne. Vice-Ad- miral Sir Cyprian Bridge, Rear-Admiral Gronfall, Hon. Mr Justice and Mrs Wise, Hon. J. H. d Mrs Lockhart, Hon. J. J. and Mrs-Bell-Irving, ere, and dancing was kept up with great spirit until «fter mich. night.

to who were responsible for all the ar- To rouch praise cannot be given to rangements.hey wern absolutely perfect, and must have taken auch time and caused much trouble.

this resson the English girl is a fine exam- pla of bodily strength. I find the suro sivuteristic in the American women.

I notice, tu, that very few of the Aureri- can women are victims of enyui. They are always busy. They must have stoothing to ocupy their minds. If they have hut prefences for outdone exercise her find an outlet for their energy in charitable work, or in Church affairs, or in active participa 4 in social life Their blend does not have time to became sluggish. This makes

mand after sales at 8970). China Traders THEORIES ON PLAGUE INFEC-them breathe ell, and gives them molas

en be procured at $55. Cantons have bear: negotiated at 21875 and $162, and are Yur stall enquired for at the latter nite. ther tales of Yangtszas at 8134) are report

til,

At Thursday's ruesating of the Sanitary For fusummates Nothing las transpired Bard, the Report for 1901 of Sir JJ.in either soul: under this heading. Hong Bryan, Saulbury Surveyor, was laid on the kong Fares ne qouted at 53974 and China Pares at 883 us the divriends of $5 and

vmpertitely paid to-day.

table.

Plans had been deposited and presenỉ by hi during the your for the drainage of 1051 hores. The plans of 781 hes were carried foceed from the previous yeur, making a total of 1702 in duit dar ing the year. The drainage of 213 benses

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TION.

tic, springy step that is to my anind so erai- nently characteristic of the American wol Call: An American woman walks as does It is to be regretted that the excellent in other won on with. Evun is tho South the waewi kuave not the languor medical reports issued by the Imperial which is breable in Oriental countries, Chinese Maritime Customs are not publish. while apon the coldest days in the North I have seen Ameriese girls walking briskly with more celarity, as the information up and down Bradway, the wind bringing they contain is often discounted by the bug the ruses to their checks, and their wars They actually Japse of time between writing sad publica-tingling will the frost

The following is an extract from thened to enjoy the cold weather. It exhi rated them. They breathed the invigomt- report of De H. M. McCandless on the ing air us if they loved it, and I fancy thay health of Huilar for the half-year unded (ili 30th September, 3410 :--

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of the

Is #Arts

'A TRIP TO CHINATOWN.'

Preziucod with n completo cast of einr- acters, brillant wardrobe, and affeëls, re plete with new masie, ne

NB.--'A THIP TO CHINATOWN,"

has made a tremendous success in Lugar And Aaerion and is still playing za big

business.

Prices just the same......, 89, $1. Bot plans at Robinson Fimo Co., Lti. No Extr

Doors Open 2.30 p.m. Overture B p.m.

Hongkong, March 8, 1902.

534

ST. ANDREW'S HALL, CITY HALL.

The First of

Mr. A. G. WARD'S SUBSCRIPTION CONCERTS

(Under the distinguished Patronage of His reellency Major-General Sir Wardan fastOR NE, K.C.M.G., and Lady GascÁNE, Commodore F. POWELL, C.B., and Mrs PowELL, Sc.).

will in given TUESDAY, 11th MARCH,

The 'g u will erosist rfa Miscul

bus Selen of Songs, Just mental Music. A. condialing with the very popular Song Cycle entich a

For Chu Consort Caresrvel Seats

By Order.

AOD, GOURDIN,

Acting Secretary. Hougkong, March 8, 1908.

TO LET

012

FFICES in GROUND FLOOn, of Dus

OFF Tea Houis Street.

For particulars, apply to

THE MEDICAL HALL 70, Quoon's Iond Central,

Hongkong, March 8, 1902.

AND

16 Queen's Road Central

HONGKONG.

THOF-

Undermentioned Local Residents

Are a few amongst the thousands who have

expressed their complete satisfaction with - Chusses specially nadu by Mr LAZARUS |---- Aldooks, C. PERSEVERANCE LODGE OF

Andersen. G. M. HONGKONG, No. 1,446.

Aroid, 11. Bai, Mrs A. REGULAR MEETING of the above Bernett, Mrs (Mac) LODGE will be held in the Fare- | Basto, A.J. (Mazno) Masons" Hall, Zetland Street, un SATUR- Blusen, 2. 11. DAY, the löch Jastant, al 4.30 for Borrowdale, J. F. 5.60 p.m. precisely. Visiting Brethren Clent, C. are conlintly invited to attend." Hongkong, March 8, 1902.

508

Cocker, Capt T. C. Concer, G. Wallace Kurreem, V.

Lassins, Capt. J.J Macdonald, LA F. B. Manners, T. A. M'Isue, Capt. S. Mills, C. B. (Lappa) Minbizmuit, J. D. Mugford, R. H. Noni Luk Hing Osborne, J. WC.

Pacheon, A. A.

(Macao) Playinir, G. WV. F. DA Cid Cher, J. C. Poland, Wm.

DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY. { Dady Burjor, D. S. Poo Chus

LIMITED.

FOR SWATOW, `

TE Company's Steamship

HLAIMUN, Captain Passmors, will be despatched for the shore Ports on WEDNESDAY, the 12th Instant, at Daylight.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

DOUGLAS LAPRAIS & Co.,

General Managers. Hongkong, March 8, 1902.

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG.

GO?

IN BANKRUPTCY.

Notin of Adjouurd First General Biceting of Creditors.

No. 17 of 1899, .

Re OLYMPIO AUGUSTO DA CRUZ, of No. 25, Mosque Street, Victoris, in the Colony of Hongkong, Clerk. ARUDAY, the 14th day of March, 1902, at 12.30 o'clock in the afternoon, has bean fixed for the First General Meeting of Creditres in the above Matter, to be heid attle Ufficial Receivers Ditte Land Uflies, Queen's Road Central, Victoria, aforesaid."

No Creditos con vote unless he previous- ly proves his debt.

Forms of Proof and Proxy can be ob tained at the Official Receiver's Offico during Office hours.

3.00

1.0

FOR

THE DAISY CHAIN' BY LIZA LEHMANN. The wing Lilies and Gentlemen Shupang - Hongkong, Cantu and Macac teammate lave danged hands and nors

have kindly promised trassfe-Musennus at the First Geral Meeting in Cruli- THEY ARE VERY ISTENZA DING

Baars, D. E. Hows, MrGrators will be asked to consider whether the! shues are wanted at 63. Ini-Chins

There in one

work in the English The plague epidemic was still in press language which, it

stens tue, aptly (violin), and D. Weng; Mass Gantz, Debtor shall be judged Bankrupt or whether they, the Crcilities, will entertain declined to 8134, but have since renvered

GRIMELE HA), and G. P. LADISIERT. at the close of the last half-yourly Report, describes the American woman; she is 30 $118, with sales at intermediate rates.

a proposal for Composition or Scheme, uf Douglas Steamships have furtin declinti, and continued until about the middle of -had been complured, and the plans for 56 and we hear of sales at 844. China si Jane. Up to the case of the former Rey interesting.' I do not know whether to Salscriptiva ka the Two Concents... 3:00 Arrangement!

characterise this predom mnt trait us Star Forcionat there had been about 2.0 deste cloverness or intelligence.

Dated this 8th day of March, 1982. Mails are offering at $45.

But the fact but at the end of the epidemic the officials

G. H. WAKEMAN, remains that the Americm wózan iy

Official Receiver. estimated a total mortality of a 70, which ways interesting. She reads the latest novels, the current magazines, and the daily would wake kwon 19 per cent population. Pobably 15 per cent. would be nearer the mark In the Rise Street papers; she can talk about political en

ventions, society garsip, about affairs in the district ever half of the population died.

European capitals, South Africa or the Far This district is one of the cleanest in Ed-East. She takes a broad view of the world's Mining-Punjous have found buyers at

I think this is because she ingles 841. Racks be again been fixed at gw, on account of the open qucës bring Friistes advices from Singapors, state that constantly swap and used to dry the patayin conversation with the anen, nly in a the other hand, the abundance n grai her own family, butalso at dinners, parties. duris, the months of February 270 | 1008.

causes the listrict to swara with pat, vas

and other social gatherings She has nu of ore were crushe, realising 1,185 ounces

rational and international affairs as bec escurt to the interstable, or as the pon why chata with her at a reception Above all things she does not want to appear stupid.

bad been cucelled, leaving 1991 to care stauely at quotations, forward. In addition to thờ xhuma, notices į

Reis-Chins Sugars have been done for regnira ne nditions to the tinge of 147 houses had been carries forward hot deelbing rates dona to 81:55, but the the previous year and new potices wero re-market clues firmer, and share ca 16 be evivial for 43, asking a total of 310 for placed at 1381. Tarons are out of favour, the year. Of these, 338 had been complet and have mopped to $9, od, learing 202 to be carried forward to

1:02.

The drains and sanitary fittings of 54 buildings had been tested and reported on; of this number, 9 required resinkrachtige ad Al nyunding. Notices were served an the owners of the above &4 buildings. calling upon them to execute che necessary work, which in nach crusĽ had heut complied with.

In addition

events.

of anrited gaki, Julebas poentium: co offer buuthers of which died. This is a strong ambition to appear as fully convorst with

SEATS maybe BOOKED se da RO- BENSON PIANO CO STORE, where a Plan of the Hall may be seen.

Hongkong, March 4, 1992.

point in favour of the mat infection they in another district there is a cluster of Chia Dds, Wharfs and Godowers- Rongese houses somewhat separated frani others. call the dirty kong and Whanges Ducks have been dis-One house in this clusters to the above, 21.49% houses had been in post of ar Seif, and gettes, we have house, because both people and place are spected by hill or the Drainage Ware in mrket at 84, after sales in one of the house not a stul was further sellers at the latter price. Kowloot dirty. All the other houses had plague,

GRIGINAL IN CONVERSATION, peetos, with the result, that minerairainge

know from many pleasant experiences Farnos have changed hands in alt living, yet in the dirty houar there defects han discovered in 2017 898

was hot a case. Those who maintain the that the American wonian exerts it confer stances. Netices had been served on the Shanghain Tls 921. owner of occupier in each case to every out

Lavacs, Hotels and Building. - Hongkongith theory will have to face istumambleatin. I have found it at intellecuni treat to talk to a bright American giri. Eler the necessary work. 661 najsues nd Lands hire buen besked at $1771. "West stances of similar nature; and it is to warm resorted to the Medical Officer of Points have declined to 359 sales, anal feared that, laudable as the Hongkong view of life in a wholesome and frank, Health, and 457 to the Dieetor of Poblie trasetions in Kowloon Lands at $30 have whitewashing it, unless it is combined with her originality is sa marked, ber Bashes wit are 90 genuine and bright, Wores to be dealt with by them. The also been affected. Hongkong Hotels have the destruction of wadent life, the measure of

clust her talk i like aic. She deals of 1181 private nixes had been hardened, and have been bought at various will fail of eradicating the plague.

During the latter half of the epidemics her own opinions about nen and closed by tho Drainage Overseen.

males up to $188, at which figuro more: Certificates hul boen granted during the stares can be placed. Humphrey's Estate there were 8 cases of plague received in things, and does not hesitate to express Of Lent. She will agrue with you if she ran yer for 7 new houses and twe ditims,are m he had at $12). China Providents the isolation ward of the hospit

Sever recovered. No but she holds views that are contrary to || cortifying that they had been built in ae have again been denit in at $91, and are the eight ones,

spccific treatment was attempted. Win your own she will state them with concise. cordance with the entire provisions of the now in request ut 5.30.

dows and dupts were kept-open, high fever less and intelligenco, so that yogmust nul- This Public Health Ordinanc vf 1001.

Cotton Falls-Hongkong Cottons base

was relieved by sponging, and buboes were mire her position even if you cannot always reacted, and afe plitomühle up $14,

positived. The worst cases were fed on accept it as entrect. I will not go so far as Cage Comparaign-Wu have heard of no Nestib's Fond erury three hours. In only to say that the Americas wonten here to ute ense could I be sure of the period of argus, but I know that when they business,

argument they Misceliners-Green Island Celaent, incubation, and that was exactly six days.

No foreigners took the plaque. There usually prove a match for is clever win. 60 urme bodies. As an extension could have changed lands, but close quieter at But he very well made, owing to the nature $22 A. 8. Watsons have been arredor no Europeans in Hollow- that live on I have listened to any conversationu 1bat of the ground, a valley at Cheung Sha Wan with at $15. Electries have been soli at ad been selected-for fature buriala, and $131 for the old issue; the now shares are the work of lying out this cemetery was stendy at St. China Borners are pro now being preceded with..

curable at 228 ex the dividend of Daring the year there were $7 aumuonses $3 paid fon the rd insunt.

their divi issued and 42 convictions for draings Balwicks bare all paid nuisances on private premises, and failure dend of $33, and we now quote the stock at to comply with Magistrates's orders. Five 41. Ropes have sellers at $100, and Lees of-the-summonses were withdrawn. There wanted at $210.

was the largest number of new building certified in any one year since the record had been kept: namely, 1889.

The plague cemetery at Kennedy Town was nearly full, there being rod for about

fines amounted to $250. This was an in- provement on laat year, when there wore 175 summonses with penalties amounting to $1,650.

On the notion of the Chairman (Dr Atkinson), seconded by Hon. W. Chatham, the report was adupted.

PROMPT. ACTION

in dealing with what may be only a slight cough will often avert one noro serious

illness.

STEARNS' COUGH CURE

is just the thing for this, as it is always speedy and effective. Whateeple from A. S. Watson & Co. Ltd., Hongkong.

Ge

COUGES AND COLDS IN CHILDREN. REOBMMENDATION OF A WELL-KNOWN

ure engaged

13 /613

j

THONGKONG HIGH-LEVEL TRAM-

WAYS COMPANY, LIMITSD.

TIME TABLE.

WEEK DAYS.

Two R.00 au, Every 10 minutes. 8,00 m, to 8.30 Every 15 minutes. 8.30 a.m. to 30 m... Every 10 minutes. 9.30 am to 11.00a... Every 15 minutes. 1.866.m. to 192.15 p in...Every 13 minutes. 12.45 p.at. to 1.15pm.. Every 10 minates 1.15 pm to 1.46 pm. Fury 15 minutes. 1.45 jam to 2.15 pery 10 minutes. 2.16 p., to 3.00 pm. Avery 15 minates. 3. j. to 5.00 ....Every 15 minutes. 6.00 .. to 7.00 p.m...Every 10 minutes. 7.00 jum, to 8.00 p.m...Every 15 minutes, 1.45 p.. and t pan., 945 p.m. to 11.15

p.m. every half-hour SUNDAYE

-RIGHT-CALA-

8.00 am, to 8.30 a.m...Every 15 minutes. 8.3) a.m, to 9.30 ta Every 30 zinutes. 9.30 am to 10.30 am...Every 15 minutes. 10.32 a.. to 11.00a.m...Every 10 minutes 1200 Nosta 1.00 p... Every 10 minutes 1,00 p.m. to 5.40 p.m...Every 15 minutes. 500p.m. to 8.00 pm. Every 10 minute 6.00 pm to 7.00 pm...Every 15 minutes 7.00 pan. ro 8.00.p.....Every 10 minutos.

NIGHT CARS as on Weck Days. SATUR LATE. Extra car at 11.3 11.45pm SPECIAL CARS by Arrangemers as the Company's Office, 39 and 49, Que- 9 Rond JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & SON, Central.

General Man TGS: 8.

*01 Hongkong, December 17

ADVERTISEMENTS.

[15].

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG

IN BANKRUPTCY. Notice of Adjourned First General Meeting of Creditors.

No. 1 of 1002.

Re LO TOK SHAN, Italy trading as the Wing Hing We, at No. 65, (Third oor), Borbaca Strand, Vic-

David, A. S. Davidson. N. K.

De Britt, J. }.

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Dated this 8th day of March, 1902.

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Dr B. O's, M.D., Civil Surgeon, Farabad, says --M1 N. Lazarus, optician, examined tyvision to-day, and I have much pleure in testifying to the-accuracy with which he uteruled the proper examination is very ingenious and ae- gings for ne to neat. His method of curate one, and by it should be ahiu En ascertain the proper glasses for the cor rection of all the errors of refraction met with in the eye.

Surgeon-Major 3. C. Has, ir charge

Oki the Eye Hospital, Allabahud, saya -- have tested your Patest Refraction Tost, and find it remarkably good and accurate, and I think it should prove very useful to all who are called upon to trent errors of refraction, specialy Astigmatism, which is 50 common and yet so frequently over- looked.

Dr BLAUMONT, F.R.C.S., M.D., Ro sitancy Suge, Hyderabad, mays:-Me Lazarus has shown mahis method of testing the eyes of wrsons whose vision, ia de- fective, and I emailer that any one requir». ing Spectacles may depend on being cure- fully fited by his..

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