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THURSDAY, JULY 17, 1902.

CORRESPONDENCE.

THE CORONATION CONTINGENT.

To the Editor of the Cuesa MAIL."

Volunteer Headquarters.

Hongkang, July 17, 1902. DEAR SIL.The following telegenu has Leon received from the Secretary of State; for the Colonies --

* Corcuation Contingent.--Volunteers departure postponed until further orders; invite employers to extend leave granted to menshers of Contingunt : telegraph rumen of any who must return at date originally arranya. -Youn aithfully,

6. G. PRITCHARD,

Major, K. U. A., Onandant, B.K.V.C.

We do not suppose any local employers will seek trdeprive their employés from taking part in the Coronations Celebration in Lomb-En., CALA

THE 2ND WEST KENTS FOR

HONGKONG,

__

THE WATER METER QUESTION.

THE CHINA MAIL.

water rate rather than enforce the mter! system and the selling of water to the poor. An to not wanting water, I believe that

A Further Contribution by Pastor der that system no one can guarantee that

Wong.

{{Becontre. I do not revierstunt, & invest inve

{

| there will not be waste.

Let me again try to point out some the harm that will be done by the

tort :----

(1) There will be great hindrances personal and household glaslinėss

!

LATE TELEGRAMS. .The Disturbances at Sandhurst, London, July 2-Lord Roberta bas in- tervenal vigorously at Sandhurst and or- dered sixty culets to be riistiented unless

e

of the names of the culpirits of the unexplain

tires were disclosed. It is stated that sys-twenty-seven who were unable to prove an

to

(3) When the meter la uzumiined at the end of the mouth and the tenent has unved, who will pay for the water useð ?

(4) It will be hard to guarantee that when people move they will not destroy he meters. believe that because land. lords few this they do not want to pat raotem in their house, Jest they sheld have trouble in the matter,

alibi uta lening. It is understood that changes will be made in the College statt.

English Cricket.

June 25-Lar.cashire beat Surroy by an innings and 78 runs.

Yorkshico bent Notte by 227 run Worcestor heat Somerset by four wickets. July 2-Warwickshire has bouton Hamp shire by an innings aml thirty-three ran

Yorkshire has benten Surrey by an in- nings and 102 runs.

Kent has licaten Gmester by 0 runs. The matohes Notts versus Lamsashire, Derbyshire versus London County, and Essex versus Sussex Inve been drawn,

Prince Bojitsinhji yesterday playing at i Leyte completed 230, the highest score this season but owing to atmined leg ho will not play in to snorrow's Test match.

July Thu Australians are all out in the third test match for 104.

Irish Affairs.

To-day's Advertisements

AUSTRIAN

LLOYD'S

STEAM

NAVIGA -

TION

COMPANY,

STRAM FOR BINGAPURÉ AND BOMBAY,

(In close connection with the Company's

accelerated line to Trosve)."

THE Company's Steamship

PIROL, Captain BRETVELD, will be despatched above on THURSDAY, the 31st inst. p.m. Forinformation as to Passage and Freight, apply to.

shore aghuli en halvdƒ of the Peer) What is it that I do not understand? It is that the Government, having collected | the rates from the people, and having pro- (2) People living on the sumę fists will pred streets and lighting police protection | bara disputes and fights and perhaps men and water for the benefit of the people, lawsuits. afterwardy in the case of the most import- not thing, water, sock to make the poor e'ther buy it, or clso go and carry it, in order to get what they need. The Government always collert the rates for these various items, and i mot right to say that those whes pas more wa water rates and use less thun they pay for are losing and then whoso ruten are less but who use mazo water rogaining. Arguing in this way, they According ku a London kelgum publicompel the poor to live in dear house, so If they live lin to-night's sue, it will be seen that to get enough water to use. The 2nd Royal Welch Fusiliers, who have in cheap hommes, they must either buy water or else go and tarry enough for their nerds. "If comparisons are made these ilioes, then there are ether things to dieensa | three on four houses, and if there were ben fortnight, Mr McHugh boing liborated in | besides watne. Sono men and women and sick people cannot go out much, and thy uno the roada lees than the poor when curry burdens and walk all day on the nada. According to the ore method of sty people would be carrying water? Would ment, sich people loss a great deal. It runyit act blank the streets? Would there unt be said that this is a far-fetched argoment, be disturbances and oven disputes and hoene - when large protities of water are figlus? Would not the police he kopi busy

The Maymyo Case.

the

Monday, July 1-Judgment was given supply will

in making arroute! Would there not le

in the Maymye riot ease this morning. fines and punishments? Would the streetsang Gyi and five others won, sentcoved to

A How many is a live years' rigerona imprisonment and thirty not be always wat

lashes onch Kyaw Zau to four years and

done duty in Hongking and also taken n heavy sham in the North China frouides, ar 10 Le relieved by the End West Kent Regiment. The West Kents, or rather. giving them their full title, The Queen's Own (Royal West Kort Regiment), whose regmental distries is Maidstone, were among the trucks in South Africa at the

conclusion of the war, and

were

of the Regitents told o fur fur- ther foreign service, tur station allotted the being thaclistaut rate of Hongkong.

Their

uniform is ariel dress

with

bals fucings. The Regiment is divaled

bansted.

tioned on 18th Taze as getting tree Jane, Me McHugh, M. 1, mon outs for contempt of c

examin-

Again, if people have to carry from the sirents, it would be difficult to enumerate all the evils that will arise. As hruses of three or four stories: muy be supposed to have 40 or 30 people in each. It must bead by the Committee of Privileges. Mr McHugh admitted the language impated to mecessary to have a rest tap for every hin. The proceedings were adjourned for

the meanwhile.

so many taps would not some people inten- tionally destroy the taps and let the water run to waste

Every morning and croning, how many

Lawn Tennis, July the Lawn Tennis Champion. hip H. Doherty boat Gore.

July 2-In the Lawo Teunis Clumpion-

ship Miss Robb heat the holder," Mirz

Storry.

Mess Smith and Risky beat the Doherty brochure.

to three years' and thirty lashes: Tan Myn and twenty-four others to thirty fash Bach. Nga Hoin and sixteen others were acquitted.

British Revonus.

London, June 30.-The ravenne for the quarter is thirty-äre unitions, being an in- crease of millions, as compared with the corresponding period of 1901.

Ber the roads, although they sily get out of onlar, can lus repaited, into tres battalis (he 30th Font and usul again sal dit not diminisha may lay must water be carried up to third or thirty bahas; San Gyaw and twelve others

Bat I speak thus because some fourth stories? Would there not be dil 27th Foot), une Meitia battalion (West Kentive onl

flitia), and four volunteer battalions people say that person who us but littloculties? Is it not hard that the pour must water and pay high water rates are not carry water in order to have it for us? Tonbridge, Blackheath, Woolwich and Cathain. The Regimental coluutur. Treated fairly. I have therefore taken the 1ow much wage-tarsing time would hoh cord the following ongaginent-Virie,uestion of water rates a compare it wastor? How much hardship would be Vittoria, Pyrances, with all the mucs, and have used the daily endured by the poor in tongkong to Cums, Alam, Nive, berties, Feinstila, Purnia, Mood-nuthods of comparison and expand division get water? How many toen would he kov, Parezesha, Aliwat. Sohracu, Alma,

to appeal to the wealthy that they may heard sighing and groaning? But though

An Anglo-American Treaty. Inkorman, Sevastopol, Lucknow New

This think over the nabijeet from this point of their voices might not be hand by the Zealand, Egypt, 1882, Nile, 1584-83.

July 1. The American Seite has rati exceptionally gool ternt, and to view. I trust they will also remtonher Government, would the Government noted a treaty with Great Britain permitting gether with the services in South Africa la

where their money comes from. They know that they had these hardships Now anzilar to collect duty of ten per cent. of

imported articks, nue to be well proud of. The Colonel of

to Regiment is Lieut. General (llon. Gen- en it from the poor, and Recanulate it I bare finished. I trust tline the mainbere eral) Bowler Burton, C. B., and the officers until they become wealthy. They should of the Government will condescend to think af the fad Battrloo we Lt. Col. Willinte G.. Western, Majors G. W. Musel nrow their sympathies because they on the subject on these lines. (send in coerend), D. J. Daniel, pay slightly excessive water tax. The nd Hollinshed Brook, Captains Hamp wealthy like to live where land is cheap. dow, I C. Moody. E. F. Venables, It J. P. Woulfe, C. G. Pak Beresford, Lieutenams and in large bextses, and have gardens, and

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C. E. Ritson. C. Druce, P. J. Juslin, 6, D. } though they may pay a little more water Lister, R. M. G. Tullech, E. D. Lund, P.

S. Ila, G. Blood, J. T. Twisteton-Wyke-

tax thus the poor who live when boil is

han Formen, E. 11. Norman, H. 3. Bol. dear, a flat or in aerall rount, yet they grave, A. B. Pullionn, W. B. P. Tugwell, Jusu many this was laul than thus poor,

. F. Tunch, G. S. T. Fonning, B. Julinstone, M. J. Dinshidy, A. S. llesritt, Keckoning on this basis they are much bet

A. Lowry Corry, U. W. Can Morris, 0.

1. Hibbert. G. E. St. C. Stereoson,

ter off than the poor.

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THE THIRD TEST MATCH.

The following dutails of the third test match (won, eventually, by the Australians) are taken front a special telegram to the Times of Ceylon, on the Brd inst, --

The third test match began at Sheffield to-day, in fine weather, and before a crowd

We should not discuss the sulfect on the of fourteen thousand spectators. The wick

i

The Khedivo. June 20,--The Khedive had an audience of the Sultan yesterday.

July --The Khediva dined with the Sultan and afterwards. had a private audi-

cnce

South African Commands. * June 30.-Aemy Orders have been issued proclaiming the different Communds in South Africa: the Tramand and Bechuan aland will be divided into five districts, and the Orango River Colony into two districts; the Capa and Natal will be separate com

Princess of Wales Stakes. July 3. The following is the result of the Princess of Wales Stokes: Veles, first;

Riots in Russia.

SANDER, WIELER & Co., Agente. Hongkong, July 17, 1901.

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THE Steamshig

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Teas of Sale :-3s Customary.

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PUBLIC AUCTION.

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THE Undersigned have received instruc

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of

WEDNESDAY,

the 23rd July, 1902, at 11 A.M., within his Residence, DERRINGTON, PEAK Road.

THE WHOLL OF His VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD

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SUK and SILK TAPESTRY DRAWING ROOM

THE

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MONT

On view from Saturday, the 19th lost, Trans: -- As cosúal.

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Intimations.

NOTICE.

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Nathing is known locally as to the date tesis of water and water ratus orig, but as was out the sacralistes you the loss Pittermaritzburg, second; Lascaris, third,THE sinove Steamor having activel, ConTING of car l'EAN CLUB will lo

Quarter-master Joseph Coach.

the new regitents arrival.

DISAPPEARANCE OF A

DESPATCH BOX

Barnes, the Lancashiro bowler, and Ahel appeared in the Englanul sleven. Koble and Tromble made the best stands ; but against bowling of Barnes, the Australians could

signees of Cargo are hereby request ed to seal in their Bills of Lading for countersignature and to take immediato delivery of the funds from al sito.

Cargo impeding the discharge of the Vessel will he fandel and stored at Con- sigues risk and expense.

No Fire Insurance will be effected by

in any case whatever.

DODWELL & CO., LTD.,

dgette.

Hongkong, July 17, 1902.

ILAMBURG AMERIKA LINIE.

FOR SHANGHAT.

TAU, CHINKLANG AND HANKOW).

TOONGMOON,

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should consider the amount of land er

July 2.The workmen at Rostofl' on the expied. In fact, the subject should be

Don have sucked the factories, washing considered from every posible point at

the machinery, and the peanuts in the vic inity have pillaged the houses and farms of vine, and special comideration should

the lower The trops fired on the be given to the case of the poor be do very little. He had the exesellent figurcariotors killing and wounding many. Tho T-day at the Magistancy, Lung Lun,esuss they lase no one te expters their for a good wicket of six wrekotsat oight runs rioters are headed by strangers dressed in fantastic uniforme professing to be sinis- sursant boy, Pet Hospital, was convicted views. Where land is cheap," the price of piece. Victor Trumper was dean-bowl-

surios of the Tau. The agitation is general ami sentenced to pay t fine of $23, DY water might he raised, and whore and is

ed by Braund after end soured a

in Southern Russk suffor 14 days? forvi labour, by the au- expensive the price of water might be made single. Lilley caught Duff at the wickets The Coronation Reviews. lawful posacation of a quantity of stampas į cheaper. This would be a fair method.

aff Barnes' bowling, when he had teada 25 The fodian view which was precisely runs; and Clem Hill fell victim to on the same lines is yesterday was favour and an ncepuut book, the property of Min

If the price and the allowance of water

Barnes, being caught by Blindes. Darling.ed with pleasant weather. 1.200 e Kobinson. Menatain View. Mr Hurstein he reckoned at one rate all over the the captain, was caught by Braund off mustered including the Indian Volanteurs house, soliciter, appeared for the prosera-Colony, then in order to be jest the price Thames, without scoring; and Gregory was with the Duke of Connaught commanding. try, and Mr Grist for the defence. The

af land and the land tax should be reckon-caught by Abel off the same bowler when The bands of the Coldstream and Irish he hand scored 11 runs. Noble played Guards played various detachments to the clans, as amended, was the theft fed at one rats everywhere. If it were patiently for 47 before he was caught by parado ground. All were lieartily chanted. a dispatch box containing me stamps desiral to make the price of water glowed anche opting of Barnes howling when the unifanns worn by the Chien wel Braun of Rhodes' bowling, Brand especially the Gurkhas. The splendour of hords with acmals, a bem nad

out of the rates champer where land is deure hand screxdl 27. Anustreng was caught panying the Prince and Princess of Wales other articles of jewellery, of the total vatnet where it is chop so that the inhabi- and howled by Brand after he had made attracted great attention: of 6 on or alicut the 3rd ist. Mestants in such parts robe, love sudicient 25; and Kelly was clean howled by Barnes attended by all the British and foreign for a duck. Trumble made 32 before alr royalties, was evidently warmly interested. was ber house hey for six tots and left water on account of the amount paid for FS. Jackson caught and busted her, the The Prince of Wales presented Chin. Lion for First & Secundless Passengers. or employment about two months gates, then the water meter would not be out in boing Sanders, with no runs medals to the Mahumja of Bikaner, Sir scoreri. The innings of the Aamlians Pertab Singh and Major Cas. Altogether fasted for three hours and twenty minutes.it was a brilliant and insperiting spectacle. and they were all out for 194 of which

July 3.-Load Roberts has directed Hiest was un-uccessful General Kelly-Konny to inform the Duke with the ball, and 59 runs were scond off of Connaught that the King desires it to bis bowling, without a wicker falling. be made known that his soldiers from the Ithodes secured one wicket only at a cost Colonies and India are worthy represents- that in his sick-room he has heard with of 33 runs: Cruund secured two wickets tives of the Army and the Empire, and

17 runs each. The Englishmen commenced their inngratitleathen he expressions of welentoe gs with Me A. C. MacLaren und Abel.from the people to their loyal commdes.

Lavior of the improvement in the King's The pain was bowled by Noble for 91

Robinson said : know the defendant wla

:

fore

The Queen,

(Taking Cargo at through rates to Tsise. THE Steamship,

Sems, will be despatched Captain for the above Fort on FRIDAY, the 18th July, at 4 p.m.

This Steamer has superior Accommoda.

SIEMSSEN & Co., Agente,

Hongkong, July 17, 1902.

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NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

THE PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COUS STEAMER BALLAARAT FROM BOMBAY, COLOMBO AND

STRAITS, rens, and Ablo also fell to the sage howler hex!th a movement is afoot to organizo a for 38 runs. Tyldesley was caught by parade of the Colonial frogs on a sufficient

CONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above- Armstrong o Noble's bowling when he scale to admit of lago number of the

named Vessel are hereby informed that their Goeds are being landed and bad scored 22 runs. Mr F. S. Jackson public witnessing it.

Prince Konatsu and his entire cuite had The former was aud Mr C. B. Fry failed.

a farewell audience of the Queen at Buck-placed at their rist in the HomeRoNU AND caught by Gregaly of Saunders' bowling,

Throughout his visit RowLOON WHARF AND GODOWS COMPANY'S when he had only made rits, whilst Mengham Palace,

Prince Komatsu has been conspicuously Gonowne at Kowloon, where each consign- Fry was stumped by Holly, with one run

honus, for instance, he was the only went will be sorted out Mark by Mark, and only to his crelit. Lilley was not out st

The foreign representative to be formally ban delivery can be obtained as soon as the the close, tut having scored any runs.

Socds are landed. Australians had given away 7 runs in quottert at Mansion House. extras; and the English total, when stumps were drawn was 102 runs for 5 wickets. The following are the scores ---

At the date of the larcony, he was employ- [required, and this dumbling, block need 1 st the Peak Hospin! The dispatch mit be put in the way of the people. By box, which was always in the dining room, contained a lot of private letters, bez ust-cause, in case of excessive use of water it eight were astms. riage certificate, we Chine Mitils (datcil would be very difficult to fix "the blame October busty containing an agent of her husband's death and addressed to her chill would strive to clent themselves, and dren, Hongkong and Shanghai Hunk Honkach ill-feeling wont be engendered. We Belonging to her children, a new gold beach mast the Government will not exercise with the letter W in pearls, tray con maining dis and enda of jewellery,thren justice only but temper their justice with silver photo frames and a large anvelope mercy. After collecting the water rates to containing a lot of Borneo stamps. The account book preduced was the account make the poor who are weak pay again by bool in question. She missed the bookstaving their water carried or else to do so the 2nd or d of July and sont at once without water would be to cause this class for a detective. She went to the Peak Hopital on the 6th inst. and saw the as-of people who ought to have most consider count book there. The staorps produceciation to be subjected to the greatest hand- bad been sent teher on the proviens day by ships. Having paid their water rates, they Misa Cassals of the Peak Hospital Winess Booked na the box the day before it was should be given enough water for their missed and the contents appeared to be as needs, just as I said before the passage asual. So far as she could recollect, she boat people do; having received the money saw the cams in the box about six weeks for meals they must give the passengers age. She has present seven servanta, one of whom had been witte or for 13 rice until they have had enough. 1ft be years, and she had had the box in question determined that water meters must be for about seven years. missed anything from it except 315 about placed in unses or clse water must be three months ago when defendant was in carried from the street, the besets of the her service. At that time to key of the

She had never

box was kept in the work table drawer, but she would be :--'

since then she had carried it in her pocket.

All the servanta bud uesess to the dinin

roam, but sho bad never seen the defend

Ant there sincs he left.

(1)-That water would not be wastexi.

(9) I might be expected that it dry sPEcons there would be enough water.

Miss Cassolls said the defendant was a (3) All people would have no ejus!

bay in the Peak Hospital. About ten days

ag witness lotrid the stamps and the quality,

Account book in a drawer in a patient's yoom at the Hospital. The defendant bal

These are the only reasons. Perhaps Ein ber uployment for two months, another reason night be that some revenue and had access to the patient's rura, or he might be obtained from fines, but I know might be sent there. A piece of paper was the Government do not wish for this, as attached to the stamps hearing the name

E. Robins and, in consequence of they consider the imposition of fines to be that vitness communiquted with Mainjurious, Robinson, the complainant,

The defendant made a statement to the

AUSTRALIANS,--FIRST INNINGS. Teumper 5 insand

R. A. Duff e Luky in Baches...

C. Rille Rhodes Barnes

1

25

18

4/1

0

11

Rhodes"...

47

J. Darling a Brund b Parnes...

S. Grory c Abol & Barnes.

M. A. Noble e Braund

A. J. Hopkins e Braund b Burnés...

W. Armstrong e and b Braund

J. J. Kelly & Barnes-

H. Tranble e and Jackson...

V. Saunders, not out

FREE*** | 2

ww

25

0

32

***

Extras...

8

Total

124

ALL ENGLAND.-FIRST INNINGS.

31

A: C. MacLaren (Caps) (Lancashire)

b Noble Abel (Surres) ↳ Tyldesley (Lancashire) e Armstrong

b Noble....

chla

+2

On the subject of

On the subject of equal distribution, IF. S. Jackson (Yorkshire) e Gregory

Skuodors...

+

C. B. Fry . Belly & Saundere

1

Extras

Total (5 kr.)

102

efect that be picked the staraps from a hase spoken abore. waste paper basket, but this would not go having suficient water ip dry seasons, we Lilley (Warwickshire) not out... down with his Worship (Mr Kemp, who cannot afras that there will be enough, but, convicted him as stated.

if it is feured are will not be enough the safest way is to make more reservoirs. If more reservoirs cannot be made in Hong kong, could not water be brought from the anninland and pumped into the the Pok-fu

PROMPTAUTION

in dealing with what may be only a slight sough will often avert some dire saricas iness

STEARNS' COUGH CURE

BOWLING ANALYGIŲ. Australia-1st Innings.

Wickets. Averago

8-16

Rune.

46

34

lam Reservoir. Surely this would be bet Barnes just the thing for this, as it is always ter than instituting the system of moters Beaund

F. S. Jackson 21 speedy and effective. Wholesale from A.Saud streer taps, and if the Government ha Rhodes Watson & Co., Ltd., Hongkong.

not sufficient money why not increas the Hist

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17:00

11:00

India and Increased Military Charges London July Speaking in the House of Commous, Mr Balfour mid that the question of the additional charge to Indin ressalting from the increase in Boki- iers' pay was ander discussion.

First Departure of Boar

Prisoners. Boabay, July 1-The fired transport Templemore (Captain J. Jones) said yes terday for Durban vir Colourbe

Fedai the latter port she will convey al- our 350 Boer prisoners to South Africa,

She conveyer, from Bombay the follow ing details -Major Vanettbrenze, Major Bailey, Dr Douglas and his son, and Mr Vanderwald, one clerk of the Military Department, and and one sergeant of the Military Works service.

Harrovians and the War. London, July 4.-Lord Roberts a tended Пarow Specch Day yesterday,, und laid the foundation of the memorial to the Hazor. inns killed

the war. He spoke of the omment services of these connected.with him, especially Brownlow. 72nd (rit). Stewart Mackenzie, Badcock, Dick'

This Vessel brings ou Cargo :- From LONDON, 43 6.5. Austrativ. From AUSTRALIA OX 6.9. Árcadia. From PERSIAS Gray ex 9.8 B.I.S.N. and B. & P.S.N. Co.'s steamers

Optional goods will be landed here unless instructions are given to the contrary before 2 p.r. to-day.

Goods not cleared by the 24th July, at 4 p.m.. will be subject to rent,

No Fire Insurance will be effected by me in any case whatever.

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HE ANNUAL GENERAL MEET. hold at 6p.m. a TUESDAY, July 22nd. on the Clah prenases.

Č. G. PRITCHARD, Maros,

Honorary Servelary, Pool Click Hongkong, July 15, 1902, -

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THE HONGKONG ICE COMPANY, LIMITED.

IN

NOTICE..

IN sccordance with the provisions of No. 104 of the Articles of Association, the General Managers have this day declared an INTERIM DIVIDEND for the Half- Year ended 30th June, 1902, of Four Dollars per Share.

DIVIDEND WARRANTS may be ob tained on application at the Office of the Company on and after MONDAY, 28th July.

The Truster Backs of the Company will he CLOSED frong the 20th to the 28ti inst., both days inclusive.

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JARDINE. MATHESON & CA

Generd Madera, Hongkong, July 15, 1902.

HONGKONG, CANTON AND MACAO STEAMBOAT COMPANY, LIMITED.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

[THE SEVENTY-SECOND ORDINARY

1 HALF YEARLY MEETING SHAREHOLDERS in the Company will be held at the OFFICE of the Company No. 18, Bank Buikings. Queen's Road Central, on TUESDAY. the 5th: AUGUST, at 12th o'clock Noux, for the purpose of receiving a Remort. of the Directors, to other with a Statement of Accounts, declaring a Dividend, and electing Directors and Auditors.

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Com- pay. will be CLOSED from 23rd July to

By Order of the Board of Directors, the 5th August, inclusive.

T. ARNOLD, Secretary.

Hongkong, July 15, 1903.

Dentistry.

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No. 14, D'ACUELAL STREET,

TERMS VERY MODERATE. Consultation Free, Gm-kone. April 24, 1906.

We build pines as well as import thent. Knowing what effect the clixante las upon pimes, we are able to stily any stroll faults in construction, pid so eat offer the public a good, sound, solid madu piano at a reasonable figure.

PIANOS by BRINSMPAD, RACHALS

COLLARD & COLLARD and other well known 1.kors to microns fo atention. PURCHASERS should in Spot OUR LARGE and VARIDD STOCK cf HIGH CLASS IN- STRUMENTS.

THE ROBINSON PLAKO CO., LTD. PLANO MAKERS & BIPORTERS. HONGKONG, SINGAPORE &

SHANGHAI,

PRINTING

PRINTING

PRINTING

Artistic Printing

Done with Neatness and

Despatch

At Moderate Priecs.

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Programmes.

Company Reports.

Business Circulars.

Bills of Lading, etc.

All Damaged Packages must be left in the Godowns, and a certificate of the dam- aga obtained from the Godown Company, who will survey goods at 11 a.. on Tres- days and Fridays. Certificates of damage Mr. CHADWICK KEW, must be obtained within ton days after the vessel's arrival hore, after which no Clins will be recognised,

F. A. REWETT.

Superintendant. Hongkong, July 17, 1902.

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THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST- MENT AND AGENCY CO., LTD.

X INTERIM DIVIDEND of Six

Kennedy, Santh Dorrien, Mackinnon, and A. Dallas per Shoes for six months

the late Colonel Benson.

Cheating a Rana.

ending in June, 1902, will be PAYABLE Calentta, July 4-A protracted and on the 29th inst., on which dated DIVI sensational trial of Sohan Lal Rais, of DEND WARRANTS way he obtained on Perozabad, ou charges of forgery and at application at the Company's Orien temptal chosting, and of the fabrication of a telegrin, and forgery of a document with the inleation of using it for the purposes of cheating the Tann of Dholpore, concluded

in the Sessions Court at Allahabad yester day,"

样 The accused was found guilty on all four

charges. Jodgment was reserved.

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Com pany will be COSED from the 21st to the 20th iustnit (both days inclusive)..

By Order of the Board of DirecIJTE,

A SHELTON 1100PER,

Secretary,

Hongkong, July 14, 1902.

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289, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL.

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DENTISTRY,

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DENTIST.

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DENTISTRY,

MERICAN SYSTEM.

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TERMS AOLERATE,

CONSULTATION PREX, 50. Queen's Road Central 1466 Hongkong, October 9, 1898.

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