1905-12-11 — Page 1

China Mail 德臣西報 中國郵報 All

HIRAM WALKER &

SON, LTD., WALKERVILLE.

CANADIAN CLUB'

WHISKY

PBB CASB 1 Dez. Bottles 820.00,

-H. Price & OU,

WINE & SPIRITS MERCHANTS

Je, Queen's Roda Central,

No. 13,821

The China Mail

第一十月二十年五黎百九千——英

GILBEY'S

Business Notices.

OLD TOM GIN

AT PRESENT EXCHANGE

$7.50 PER CASE.

OFFICE OF AGENTS

184

48.

HONGKONG, MONDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1905.

Business Notices.

一日五十尼一十年巳乙

BRANDIES.

PRE CASE,

LJ. & F. MARTEDI's*$25,00

Do.

$8.00

Do. V.S.O. 49,00 Do. V.S.O.P. 90.00

SOLL AGENTS

H. Price & Co., WINE & Franz M»ACHANH, 12, Queen's Road Central,

PRICE, $8,00 Per Moss },

Business Notices.

W. S BAILEY & CO. BELL'S ASBESTOS EASTERN AGENCY, LIMITED GREEN ISLAND CEMENT CO., LD

ENGINEERS & SHIPBUILDERS.

WORKS

KOWLOON BAY,

Offices & StorES":

No. 20, CONNAUGHT ROAD.

(SOLE AGENTS FOR BELL'S ASBESTOS CO., LTD., LONDON).

BAVE FUEL BY COVERING YOUR BOILERS AND STEAMPIPĖS

WITH

BELL'S ASBESTOS NON-CONDUCTING COMPOSITION.

PORTLAND CEMENT

3. DUDDELL STREET,

MACEWEN, FRICKEL & CO.

November 27, 1905, *1815

Intimations.

Dr T. YAMASAKI,

DENTAL SURGEON

(Japanese Diploma),

[O. 50, QUEEN'S ROAD UNTRAL,

SECOND FLOOR, above TAK CHRONG!

Latest American methods. No charge

for consulation.

OFFICE HOURS :—8:A.M. to 5 P.M. SUNDAYE 8 AM to Noon. Hongkong, December, 9 1905. 2286

THE TRADE MARKS ORDINANCE 1898.

"APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION

OF TRADE MARKS.

TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that NO

JOHN, DE KUYPER & SON carrying on business at Rotterdam, in the Kingdom

of Holland, as Distillers, have on the 4th

day of November, 1905 applied for the regis

tration (in combination) in Hongkong in the

HONGKONG, CANTON, MACAO AND WEST RIVER STEAMEKS.

JOINT SERVICE OF THE HONGKONG, CANTON AND MACAO STEAMBOAT CO LTD., AND THE CHINA. NAVIGATION COMPANY, LTD,

Hongkong-Canton Line,

9.8. HONAM, 2,363 tors, plain H. D

9.8. POWAN, 2,938 tons, Captain G. F. Morrison, R.N.B.

8. FATSHAN, 2,260 tons, Captain R. D. Thomas,

8.8. HANKOW, 3,073 tons, Captain C. V. Lloyd.

8.8. KINSHAN, 1,995 tons, Captain J. J. Lossius.

Departures from HONGKONG to CANTON daily at 8.30 a.m. (Sunday Excepted), 9 p.m.

and 10.30 p.nl. (Saturday Excepted).

Departates from CANTON to HONGKONG daily at 8.30 a.m., 3 p.m. and 6. p.m.

(Sunday excepted).

These Steamers, Garrying His Majesty's Mails, are the largest and fastest on the River. Special attention is drawn to their Superior Saloon and Cabin accommodation.

Hongkong-Macao Line.

8.6. HEUNGSHAN, 1,998 tons, Captain W. E. Clarke. Departuren from Hongkong to Macao on week days at 9 p.m.

Departures on Sundays at Noox... Departures from Macau Longsong daily at 8 ...

Canton-Macao Line.

8.8. LUNGSHAN, 219 tona, Captain T. Hamlin,

This steamer leaves Canton for Macao every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at

Register of Trade Marks of the following 8 a.m.; and leaves Macao for Canton every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 7.50a.m.

Trade Marke

A Dome or Boll-shaped figure insido of which is the representation of an Anchor and across which is the signa- ture of the Firm JOHN DE KUY. PER & SON, and underneath the Anchor are the letters JDK-Z. The above mark to be used in com bination with the following mark,

An Auchor within a Semi-circle formed by the name JOHN DR KUYPER & SON. The latter mark being placed at the right hand upper Dorner of and in close proximity to the former mark.

In the name of JOHN DE KUYPER &

SON who claim to be the proprietors thereof,

JOINT SARVICE OF THE H‚K., U. AND MACAO STEAMBOAT CO., LTD., THE CHINA NAVIDA

TION COMPANY, LAD,, AND THE INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LTD,

Canton-Wackow Line.

9.5. SAINAM, 588 tons, Captain W. A. Valentine,

6.5. NANNING, 569 tons, Captain C. Butchart,

One of the above Steamers leaves Lanton for Wuchow every Monday, Wednesday

C

ESTIMATES GIVEN

In Casks of 975 lbs. not, $4.75

per Cask, we Factory.

FOR WORK FINISHED · COMPLETE.

COR BUFFLIED IN

Bage of 1 owt each,

OFFICE: 6, DES VŒUX ROAD."

In Bags of 250 lbs, net, $2.80 per Bag, ex Fectory,

الصينية

Shewan, Tomes & Co

Hongkong, September 30, 1905.

GENERAL MANAGERS,

LANE, CRAWFORD & Co. FAIRALL & CO

CHRISTMAS DELICACIES.

Plum Puddings, Mincemeat.

ARE SHOWING A FINE SELECTION OF

Lace Berthes, Fichus

and Scarves,

Huntley & Palmer's Xmas Cakes, Silk Blouses, Satchels,

YORK HAMS Specially selected

for 4. & Co.

CHEESE.

STILTON GORGONZOLA, MCLAREN'S.

CRACKERS. CRACKERS.

(NOVEL DESIGNS.)

and Friday at about 8 a.ta., and the other leaves Wuchow for Canton on the same days FILBERTS, BRAZĪLS, ALMONDS, at 8.30a.m. Round trips take about five days. These vessels have Superlor Cable

Accommodation and are lighted throughout glodutivity,

The Trade Marks have been used by the 18 applicants for fifteen years and upwards In respect of the following goods :——

HOLLANDS GENEVA IN CLASS 43

Facsimiles of the Trade Marks can be seen at the Office of the Colonial Secretary of Hongkong, and also at the Office of the Undersigned,

Dated the 11th day of November, 1905. JOHNSON, STOKES & MASTER

2091

Solicitors for the Applicants.

8, Des Voeux Road Central,

Hongkong.

ITY GODOWN.

TORAGE" of Non-hazardous MER CHANDISE AND OTHER GOODS, at MODERATE BATES.

STO

PARTS OF GODOWN TO LET,

Siza according to requirements, etc. For Particulars, apply to

LUTGENS, EINSTMANN & CO.,

No. 2, PEDDERS STREET, 3RD FLOOR (Lift).

Hongkong, Novembor 20, 1905,

THE

1980

DAIRY FARM 00., LD.

FINEST AUSTRALIAN

BUTTER

70 Cents per lb.

SECOND QUALITY (Very Good)

60 Cents per lb. Hongkong, Cetober 9, 1905.

THE POPULAR

SCOTCH

1678

BLACK&WHITE

HAMES BUCHANAN & 00.

AM THE KING

DH & PRINCE & WALKS

ding, CLUBS and tained from All the

A

Further particulara may be obtained at the Office of the :-

HONGKONG, CANTON & MACAO STEAMBOAT 00., ÈD.

HOTEL MANSIONS, (First Floor), oppoelte the Hongkong, Hocel.

Or of BUTTERFIELD AND SWIRE,

Agents, CHINA NAVIGATION CO., LTD.

LEE LOONG & CO.,

FURNİTURE STORE,

No. 14, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL (NEXT DOOR TO H. PRICE & Co.)

LL Kinds of FURNITURE, CARVED CANTON BLACKWOOD, CROCKERY and GLASS

-WARE, KITCHEN UTENSILA, etc., etc.

Hongkong, September 21, 1905,"

WANTED.

AT MODERATE PRICES. –

HOME GOING -SOLDIERS.

178

GOD BUSINESS THERMAL BATHD of Soldiers and. Families returning GOD BUSINESS MAN to handle the DOOKS, MAGAZINES, etc., for the use CABINET 500,000 sold in Great Britain. Home by the Transport Dunera, will be Larga discounts. Big Profits. All advergladly received by the Chaplain. tising free. Address :—• COLONIAL,"

Address: ROOM 3, TOP FLOOR, ALEX- 519, Century House, 203/206, Regent ANDRA BUILDINGS. A Post Card will Street, London, W.

ensure their being sent for.

Hongkong, November 24, 1905.

A

WANTED.

.

AND BARCELONA NUTS,

Carlsbad & Elvas Plums,

Belts,

Silk Hosiery,

**

Furz

CHRISTMAS GIFTS

Feather Boas,

Umbrellas

Sunshades, Handkerchiefs,

(Plain and Fancy),

GLOVES AND NECKWEAR.

THE

Crystallized Fruits, Pulled Figs, HONGKONG

French Confectionery, Cadbury's Chocolates, Pascall's Pralenes, &c., &c.

TOYS, TOYS, TOYS.

LANE, CRAWFORD & CO. STAG HOTEL,

148, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL.

2183 Hongkong, December 8, 1905, 2290 A FIRST CLASS HOTEL, MOST CENTRALLY SITUATED

WELL FURNISHED AND AIRY BEDROOMS. Monthly Bos dere acconimodated on very Moderato Terms.

For Particulara, apply to

THE MANAGER. Hongkong, November 3, 1904.

XMAS GOODS

7E have just unpacked a large Assort-

W molt of CHRISTMAS GOODS,

COMPETENT JUNIOR CLERK,.. Palma.

immediately. Apply

S.S.M.O., Care of CHINA MAIL Office, Hongkong, November 8, 1905. 2273

WANTED.

All the Latest NOVELTIES. An inspection invited:

CAMPBELL, MUORE & CO.,

Hongkong Hotel Building. Hongkong, November 20, 1906.

2155

MAID or NURSERY GOVERNERS DOYAL HAIRDRESSING SALOON.

to look after Two little girls,g Address;

Mrs A. DENISON;

Ebordale, The Peak. Hongkong, December 7, 19/h, 2265

EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY.

A

BY TELEGRAPH.

FTER EXAMINATION, the Charter-

ed Accountants have further certified

to the Directors of the EQUITABLE LIFE

ASSURANCE SOCIETY of the United

1985

BOTEL

219P)

UNRIVALLED FOR COMFORT AND CUISINE

WITH THOROUGHLY UP TO DATE

EVERY MODERN LUXURY

MODERATE TERMS AND NO EXTRAS,

A. F. DAVIES,. Acting Manager.

PELHAM HOUSE.

PRIVATE HOTEL, CENTRALLY SITUATED,

THREE MINUTES' WALK FROM POST OFFICE SPECIAL TERMS FOR MONTHLY. BOARDERS. RATES MODERATE.

29, WYNDHAM STREET, Hongkong, September 6, 1904,

LEBO

VICTORIA DISPENSARY.

Aniseed and Licorice Cough Balsam

for

HOTEL BALTIMORE (LATE HOTEL AMERICA) Coughs, Colds, Hoarseness, and Soreness of the

2, WYNDHAM STREET, FIRST-CLASS HOTEL under European Management. NICELY FURNISHED, AIRY ROOMS, EVERY COMFORT FOR RESIDENTS AND TOURISTS.

EXCELLENT CUISINE. Three minutes' walk from the Ferry Wharf. TERMS REASONABLE.

THE MANAGER. Hoggkong, June 21, 1905.

No 1, BEACONSFIELD ARCADE. N. LAZARUS

E beg to notify the Públic generally

WE

of Hongkong that we have just OENED & First-class Tonsorial Hall se the above address. We make Cleanliness a Speciality,

VICENTE BARCENILLA, Proprietor. Hongkong, April 10'1905.

345

OPTICIAN,

Apply to

SIGHT TESTED FREE. LENSES GROUND. ON

REPAIRS A SPECIALITY, Hongkong, November 27, 1905.

Chest Price 50 cents and 51:00,

ORUICKSHANK'S COUGH REMEDY,

1151 A valuable remedy for Influenza, Colda, Bronchitis,

Asthma, and all Diseases of the Chest and

Lungs-Price $1.00 per Bottle.

No. 8, PEDDER STREET,

(UNDER HONGKONG

HOTEL).

CARLTON HOUSE HOTELS,

1797

Bestur:bad the Eodiely that a surpita No. 8 and 10, Ice House Road,

867,001,00 (gold) and the Society's

financial position is unquestionable.

SHEWAN, TOMES & CO.,

General Managers,

Hongkong, December 6, 1905.

2259

EXCELLENT FURNISHED ROOMS. "COMFORT OF RESIDENTS AND THE CUISINE A SPECIALTY,

THE MANAGER. FOR TERMS, APPLY TO Hongkong, April 18, 1905.

THE "QUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE ORIENTAL SILKS, CREFES,

SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES.

SHEWANTOMES & CO. GEN- ERAL MANAGERS For Hongkong for the abovo Society, in the place of Mr F. KIENE, whose engagement has been terminated.

JT. HAMILTON, General Manager for the East. Hongkong, November 15, 1905. 2122

OOFAN ACCIDENT & GUARANTEE CORPORATION, LTD.

HEAD OFFICE: MOORGATE ST., LONDON, Have This Day APPOINTED Mesa SHEWAN, TOMES & CO. AGENTS For the above Corporation, in place of Mr TKIENE whose engagement has been >terminated.

Hong

JAT HAMILTON.

Manager for the East.

(2005 November 16, 1805.

EMBROIDRRIES, RUGS, LACES, DRAPERY, FANCY GOODS,

&o..

&o.

Kindly note that the abare Articles aro suitable for Presents for XMAS AND NEW YEAR. fuspection earnestly solicited.

DHUNAMAL OHELLARAM, 56, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL. Hongkong, December 4, 1905.

SAN JANTAN

2041

OMEUNG, HIGH-CLASS PHOTOGRAPHER. Developing and Printing for Amateur

ENLARGEMENTKA UPEOLAT. FRATURE,

BRANCH

$1681

HONGKONG HOTEL GORBIDOE

804

CHEE WING & CO. ✯ WILLIAM MACLEOD, 29 & 29. LEE YUEN STREET (WEST) HONGKONG,

DEALERS IN

All Sorts of COPPER, BRASS STEEL IRON WARE, &c.V STEEL GIRDERS and TEES, CORRUGATED IRON, FIG IRON, &c.,

Suitable for deta SHIPS, ENGINEERS AND HOUSE BUILDERS. - Hongkong, May 29, 1900,

.1227

YUEN CHEONG.

WENANGTON STRELT.

No. 5%,

WATOW DRAWN THREAD WORK direct from our own Factory. Whole- sale and Retail. DRAWN THREAD WORK, ELIBRODERIES, etc., made to Order Best quality of GRASS CLOTH at Moderate Prices

Hongkong, November 15, 1808.

9120

·D.D.5.

ENGLISH DENTIST.

IL AND 12, BEACONSFIELD ARCADE. Hongkong, October 18, 1905.

CIAL NO

W. BREWER & CO.

28 and 25, QUEEN'S ROAL.

POST CARDS: VIEWS OF HONGKONG, CANTUN AND MACAQ 50 Cents per Doz.-a Set of 28 for 81.00.

CHILDREN'S BOOKS FOR CHRISTMAS IN Great Variety. CHRISTMAS NUMBERS-SKETCH, GRAPHIC, LONDON NEWS, 80. CHOICE SELECTION. OF

CHRISTMAS GREETING CARDS; ALSO NEW KIND CHRISTMAS STATIONEET OHUMS, BOYS ANNUAL, GIRLS' ANNUAL,

LITTLE FOLKS, CHILDREN'S FRIEND, NISTER'S ANNUAL,

BO-PEEP,

NEW VOLUMES,

&c.

AQUARIUS

TRADE

1929

SPECIAL NOTICE.

TO SMOKERS OF EGYPTIAN CIGARETTES.

WWW WWW

MARK

Ito have to hunt for a Digarette to suit

is now no long nocessary for smokers Telephone No. 15.

their taste, as we can supply the best EUYPTIAN CIGARETTES made by us here from selected TURKISH TOBACCO:

Special terms to Clubs and Hotels.. Ladies' Cigarettes a Speciality.

ROYAL TOBACCO FACTORY, TEP SPYROPULOS, Proprietor,

9, BEACONSFIELD ARCADE, Hongkong, October 19, 1905,--

925 ff

SPARKLING MINERAL TABLE WATER; Qtà; Pts, & Epittur

SILENT WATER ; Qts,

STUNE GINGER BEEN),

GINGER ATE

TONIC.

LEMONADE.

PURE TREBLE DISTILLED WATER ONLY is used la the Manufacture of these Boverseas, and by those meani LUTE PURITY 18 GUARANTER

GOLE AGENTS,

Caldbeck, Macgregor & Co.

WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTE 15, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL,

Intimations.

G. FALCONER & Co.,

WATCH-MAKERS AND JEWELLERS.

NEW SELECTIONS OF....... DIAMOND JEWELLERY AND

ENGLISH SILVER WARE, HIGH-CLASS GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES. LARGE ASSORTMENT OF SPECTAULES, PINOE-NEŽ AND EYE PRESERVES

KOSS'S FAMOUS. TELESCOPES AND BINOCULARS, LÖRD KELVIN'S NAUTICAL INSTRUMENTS, ADMIRALTY CHARTS AND BOOKS.

G. FALCONER & Co. ARE AGENTS YO

EASTMAN'S KODÁKS AND FILMS.

HOTEL MANSIONS, opposite the New Pest Office site,

M. MUMEYA,

JAPANESE ARTIST AND PHOTOGRAPHER. ENLARGEMENTS ON BROMIDE PAPER

AND FINISHED IN CRAYON.

ALL KINDS OF WORK DONE FOR AMATEURS.

6a, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL.

JAPAN

GOALS.

MITSUI BUSSAN KAISHA

-

(MITSUI & GO.)! ·

HEAD OFFICE :—1, SUBUGA-DHO, Tokyo. LONDON BRANOH :—34, LIME STREET) 1.0.

$199

– JONGKONG BRANCH :—PRINCE'S BUILDINGS, ION HOUSS STREET, KILIT, FLOOR,

OTHER BRANCHER.

dew York, San Francisco, Hamburg, Bombay, Singapore, Soumbaya, Manila, Amoy, Shanghai, Chefoo, Tientsin, Newchwang, Port Arthur, Seont, Chemulpo, Yokohama, Tokosuka, Nagoya, Osaka, Kobe Maidzumu, Kure, Shimonosek!, Mojl, Waka saatan, Karateu, Nagasaki, Kuchlnoten, Sasebo, Maldzurn, Miika Hakodate.. Talpoh, dc,

A

Telegraphic Address: 'MITSUI' (A.B.O. and ▲ 1 Codes,) JUNTRACTORS OF ODAL to the Infperial Japanese Navy and Arbenas and the tate Rallways; Principal Railway Companies and Industrial Works; Home and #Foreign Mail and Freight Steamers.

ALE PROPRIETORS of the Fampna Miike, Tagawa, Yamano, and Ida Coal Mines.

USE AGENTS for Hokoku, Bando, Kanada, Fujinotans, Mameda Mannoura, [Oneura, Qishli, Sasahara, Tsubakuro, Yoshinotant, Yoshio, Yunokihara, and other

Josle

Hongkong, May 31, 1904

MINAMI, Manager, Hongkong.

KRTBROOKETON COLLIERY

1115

Is Prepared to Supply BUNKERS alongside the Wharf at LABUAN, to any steamer calling there. Prompt despatch. For particulars so to Price, etc., please apply to the Undersigned.

UOCERESH WATER can also be obtined at the Wharves.

Steamers of any draft can be berthed.

EAST ASIATIC TRADING OO.,

FOR AGENTS,

Hongkong, September 16, 1905.

1765

UNTOUCHED BY HAND.

MELLIN'S

FOOD

For INFANTS and INVALIDS.

MILA

MELLIN'S FOOD is free from Starch When prepared is similar to, Breast Milk.

HELLIN'S FOOD WORKS, PECKRAM, LONDON, ENGLAND.

CAKEY'S

WELLINGTON

Intimations.

THE CHINA MAIL.

MITSU BISHI CO.

COAL DEPARTMENT.

Intimations.

HONGKONG GYMKHAMA CLUB.

A MEETING of MEMBERS will be

--hold at the Offices of Messrs Gibb, Lingaton & Co., ST. GEORGES BUILD. ING, on WEDNESDAY, 13th inst.; at 3.16 p.m.1

Business To pass Accounts, &c.

G. G. MACKIE,

Hon. Secretary & Treasurer. Hongkong, December 7, 1905..

2247

THE CHINA TRADERS' INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED,

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

MARUNO UCEL TOKIO. NOTHIRTY-NINTH ORDINARY

ÜABLE ADDRESS:

IWASAKI,

which applies to all Branch Offices and Hongkong and Shanghai Agenoles.

A1, ABO 6th EDITION, WESTERN UNION CODES USED.

ALL LETTERS ADDRESSED

MANAGER, MITSU BISHI CO., WITH NAME OF PLACE UNDER.

`BRANCH OFFICES. NAGASAKI, MÕJI, KOBE, KARATSU AND HANKOW,

AGENCIES.

SHANGHAI: H. J. H. TRIPE.

HONGKONG: H. T. JEFFRIES. AYOKOYAMA :- M. ARADAJ

CHINKIANG: GEARING & Co. MANILA: MACONEBAY & Co.

CONTRACTORS OF COAL to the Im perial Japanese Navy and Foreign Navies; the Imperial Arsenals; the Imperial Rail way; Sanyo, Kinshu and the other Principal Railways; Industrial Works; Home and Foreign Mail and Freight Steamers. SERORTERS OF COAL to Hongkong, Shanghai Hankow, Singapore Manila, North China, Korean ports and America. ⠀ SOLE PROPRIETORS of Takashims, Ochi, Shinnew, Namazuta and Kami Yamada Collieries, and also Hojo Colliery. which will shortly be ready to produce on a large scale the best Buzen Coal.

Sole Agents for Kigio, Komatsu (Tagawa). and, Yashiromachi Doal (Karatsu).

Agencias of the Company will receive any order for Coals produced from the above Collieries.

The Head and Branch Offices and the

Coal sold in 1904 by the Company amounted to 1,520,000 tons.

T

ТАКАЗНІМА СOALL.

New and additional shafts at the Taka- ahima Colliery have been completed and this well known best and most economical steam Coal in the EAST is now produced in abundance and can be supplied in any quantity

77

Hongkong, March 11, 1973.. TIENTSINA SCHOOL, ASSOCIATION,

TIENTSIN SCHOOL.

PROVID 8 BUROPEAN AND AMERI. CAN CHILDREN with a Liberal ENGLISH EDUCATION, combining thoroughness of training with Culture and Refinement.

Pupils prepared under Experienced Teachers for the Higher Public Exams. in the Home-lands, or for Commercial Lifo in the East.

0

The School is splendidly situated; the Climate is healthy and invigorating.

Boys and Girls boarded in caparate establishments.

För Prospectus, Terms, etc., apply to

IS HEREBY GIVEN that the

MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS in the above Company will be held at the HEAD OFFICE, Victoria, Hongkong, on SATURDAY, the 16TH DECEMBER, at Noox, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors, together With Statement of Accounts to the 37th April last, and of declaring Dividenda.

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Com- pany will be CLOSED from the 2nd to the 16th December, both days inclusive.

{

By Order of the Board of Directora,

JAMES WHITTALL,

Secretary. Hongkong, November 25, 1905. THE UNION. INSURANCE SOCIETY

OF CANTON LIMITED.

2187

NTOT short given that an EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING of the Union Insurance Society of Canton Limited will be held at the re- gistered office of the SOCIETY, No. 1, Queen's Buildings, Victoria, in the Colony of Hongkong, on WEDNESDAY, the 20th day of December, 1905, at 12 o'clock noon, when the subjoined resolution will be proposed: -

That the capital of the Society be in- creased to 83,100,000 by the crea- tion of 2100 additional ordinary shares of $250 each (whereof $100 Bhall be credited as paid up) ranking for dividend and in all other respedis pari passu with the existing ordinary shares of the Society; and that the said additional shares, so far Ba shall be necessary for the purpose, Le issued to those shareholders of the China Traders Insurance Com. peny. Limited, who have 'accepted or shall accept the Society's offer made to them on the 26th August, 1905, such issue being in accordance with the terms of a contract or memo. randum in writing made, or, to be mads pursuant to the said offer and to be filed with the Registrar of Companies; and that the balance, if any of the said additional shares be disposed of by the Board in such manner as it shall think most bene- Should the resolution bg passed by the

ficial to the Society

required majority it will be submitted for confirmation as a special resolution to s second Extraordinary Meeting which will be subsequently convened.

Dated the 7th day of December, 1905.

By order of the Board,

Wr SAUNDERS,

Secretary, Hongkong, December 8, 1905, 2278

SOCIETY ST. VINCENT DE PAUL.

TH

THE COMMITTEE of the last AL FRESCO FETE held on the 12th instant in the compound of the ROMAN UATHOLIC CATHEDRAL beg to tender their heartfelt thanks to the Ladies and Gentlemen who

their valuable assistance towards the suc cess of the Bazar. Their best thanks are

Intimations.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 11 1905.

Vinolia

SOAP-For Dollente, Senaltiya, Irritäḥle

I kinda-Premier, Flora), Madical, Tollét 2 fal, und Vestal CREAM-For Itching, Face Spote, Mosquito and Inteat

auf Ükin irritation.

POWDER-For Redness, Roughness, Toilet, Nursery, ato,

SOLD EVERYWHERE.

IF YOU CARE

For a good beverage get one whose effects are pleasant, one which is wholesome and one which has quality as well as flavour, get

Rainier

BEER

Delightfully refreshing, thoroughly satisfying,

You'll like it,

Hongkong, August 29, 1905.

For Sale.

FOR

SALE.

יי די

M. J. CONNELL,

"ALUABLE RIVER FRONT PRO.

Light Company's Power House. Over 150 PERTY, in Canton near Electrio fest River Frontage. Apply at

144, SHAMEEN, CANTON." Hongkong, December 8, 1905.

To Let

FOR RENT OR FOR SALE

BEACONSFIELD ARCADE,

AGENT

THE SLEEPI

Discover

Investigation by a Comm by the British Goverumet the cause of the fatal acop Africs known sa “Sleeping

Inquire into

of Central

after three years, solved the mystery This

malady, from which no

now know to be due; conveyed to the body finally reaching the bram. Commi

Ired th myat

due to the come

to the blood of

pee, 14.

of the fatal

which is Kiso

organ

The meth

Color

Bruce and the

ing,

likely

the

tudying

BOOK

out as

er of the sleepin

the

ispa were prepar

the spots in red or blue at wh

occurred or did not

Aimilar mapa, nh

sleeping sickness,

two maps were found

the

ement.

Thus it was ascertained that

sleeping sickness is chiefl

jungles on the banke

does not

than a few hu

thoss

COTTAM & Co., Ld., they were allowed to bite in the cures of

YORK BUILDINGS. TAILORING DEPARTMENT.

LOUNGE SUITS

TWEEDS, HOMESPUNS, SERGES

AND CHEVIOTS,

PRICE

apon th

onkeys suffered

thegr into the same lethargy and became prone to

ed in

were prò

infe

Darriers

ith the diaaaaÐ,

was, thus no doubla

the direct

connection of both the GIZA

and the Trypanosoma

1174

ESIDENCE on the CENTRAL $32.00 $36.00 $38.00 $40.00 RAVENUE, SHAMERIS, CANTON, DC-

oupies a half lot. Well located and suitable. for a business firm, Eight, Large, Rooms, the usual Small Rooma and Lug-storied servante quarters.

TUR **CHINA MAIL "Office, c/o

Hongkong Hongkong, December 8, 1905.

Apply to

"TO LET.

2271

with 2ND FLOOR of No. 6, Des, Tied the Standard Oil Co. of New York.

ROAD CENTRAL, now occupied by

known as McGREGOR BARRACKS, fronting SPACIOUS GODOWNS, formerly

the Praya..

Blso due to the Prass, to Lieut. Col. A. G. FITTON, D. 8. O. and Officers of the 2nd Batt. (Queen's Own.) Royal West Kent Regiment for their fine Band, Mr F DANENBERG for the gift of the Aerated Waters, and the public in general for their very liberal and highly appreciated patron- age. The Bazaar realized after paying all- express $2,800

Hongkong. November 21, 1905.

N

2167

CHRISTMAS GIFTS.

HUGH KIRKHOPE, M.A, A Large Assortment of JAPANESE

Headmaster.

2194

Hongkong, November 27, 1905. THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST MENT AND AGENCY CO., LD.

LOS

KNIFE POLISH THE SHARE OFTIFICATE No. 9025

BEST FOR CLEANING AND POLISHING CUTLERY

2/6 x 4/-

KNIFE BOARDS

PREVENT FRICTIONIN CLEANING

INJURY TO THE KNIVES RE JOHN OAKEY & SONS BLACK LEAD MILLS LONDON

JOHN OAKEY & SONS, LIMITED, "WELLINGTON." MILLS, LONTON.

3X

UNEQUALLED For

HIGH QUALITY,

EXQUISITE FLAVOUR & DIGESTIBILITY,

van

Houten's

Cocoa

BEST

Pure and Unmixed." THE LANDET.

-- ܥ

"in flavour it le perfect."-

THE BRITISH MEDICAL JOURNAL.

None of the numerous Cocoas have as yet equalled Van Houten's In solubility, agreeable taste, and nutritive properties.HEALTH. GOES FARTHEST.

for TEN SHARES numbered 17986

to 17990 and 4871 to 4276 inclusive, stand- ing in the Register in "the name of

HAND PAINTED CHRISTMAS CARDS and FINE ART PRINTED NOVEL. ALMANACS and many other CURIOS, very Buifable to present for

For further particulars, apply to

DAVID SASSOON & CO., LD

1836 Hongkong, October 5, 1995.

TO LET

HE FIRST FLOOR of YORK

BUILDINGS (opposite Messra Gapp

HOURS

BUSINESS 8 MTO Hongkong, November 24, 1905.

To Lot

TO LET

all course of the nickness 14 not up yet, however. The fly sucks up the protozoan with the blood of the animel

tes. Th protozoa

asses in

it

atomach

TWO FIRST-CLASS SHOPS, Euro-

pean Style, in Kowloon. Possession the on or about 31st December, 1905.

MODERATE RENTALS/ Apply to

HUMPHREYS ESTATE & FINANCE

CO., LTD.

Hongkong, October 28, 1905.

NO

ET

10 & 15 KNUTSFORD TER. RACE, KOWLOON:

Apply to

THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST MENT & AGENCY, Co., Un

togethot

helps, the carry

is not settled

ted man the protozoa

victim hardly feels any

Hen, and

no wrong may

when:

áro

Hongkong, December 1, 1905.

1864

1862

SUITABLE FOR OFFICES

& Co.) For Offices.***

Apply to

KELLY & WALSH, LD, Hongkong, September 2, 190

TO LET.

GRANVILLE AVENUE,

Christmas and New Year's Greetings to NKOWLOON Electric Lights Am-

friends at home, have just been received.

I. NAKAZAWA, No. 7. D'Aguilar Street. Hongkong, October 25, 1905, 1996

EDWARD SHELLIM, of Hongkong, SELECT BOARD & RESIDENCE

having been LOST, notice is hereby given, that unless the said CERTIFICATE be produced at the Office of the Company, 5, Queen's Road Central, Victoria, Hongkong, on or before the Seventeenth day of Decem. ber, 1905, A New Certificate for the said Shares will be issued and the Old Certificate will thereafter be held by the Company as null and void.

A. SHELTON HOOPER,

Secretary HongLong, November 17, 1905,

NIPPON LAUNDRY

No. 52 AND 53, PRAYA EAST.

0234

AT BRAESIDE.

LARGE

A RESIDENCE standing in its own grounde, with Tennis Courts, Good Dining and Reception Rooms, Large, Airy and nicely Furnished Bedrooms, every home comfort. Fine view of the Harbour, Terms Moderate. Apply to

and - - COMMODIOÛS

MRS F. W. WATTS, BRAESIDE, 20, MACDONNELL ROAD,

(Late-of- TANG YUEN 'I Hongkong, June 19, 1005,

mediate possession.

Apply to

2 ROOMS in PRINCES BUILDINGS.

Apply to

LAUTS, WEGENER & CO. Hongkong March 3, 1906,

1870

TO LEI.

BUILDING at CAUSEWAY BAY, formerly in occupation of the Steam Laundry Co. Ld.

HUMPHREYS: ESTATE &

FINANCE CO., LD. Hongkong, June 20, 1905.

1867

TU LET.

ANCHAI, GODOWNS, No. 108 & ROAD

and No. 109. Apply to

TANG KING WO, c/o TANG IN OHEONG,

104, Hollywood Road. Hongkong, November 20, 1905,

TO LET.

2153

NOP FLOOR of No. 19, Robinson Road,

Flat. Grand View of Lyeemoon Pass Moderate Rent.

LL Work done in this Establishment THE DRAGON CYCLE DEPOT, Apply to

is promptly executed, Nustuessa Speciality Ironing and Washing done by experienced Japanese. PRICES MODERATE

G MONYE Proprietor? Hongkong,, February 13, 1906,

308

EAST. PRAYA RECLAMATION

ЗОНЕМЕ

AS PROPOSED TO THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT AND THE MARINE LOT-HOLDERS BY SIR PAUL. "OHATER.

The Full Detaili Printed in Pamitt. P.

NOW READY. Coples may he had at Cuina Mari Office Prion 50 Centa anch

NOTHING BETTER,

MACLAREN'S CREAM CHELSE,

not merely better Cheese, but

a purfect Cheese.

To be had, in air tight tins to preserve

its freshness and good flavour.

Special Rates to Hotel, Clubs, Board

ing houses, Messes and wholesale dealers.

BRUTTONJEE,

Role Agents for China, Hongkong, December 7, 1905.

11, D'AGUILAR STREET,

IOYOLES of all grades, to suit every pocket. New Cycles for HireA

THE ANGLO-AMERICAN STORE

$388 Hongkong June 21, 1905

No. 5, CLIFTON GARDENS CONDUCT

No, 17 WONG NEL CHONG ROAD. No. 1. RIPUN TERRACFE GFLATS in MORETON TERRACE, facing the Polo Ground.

OKETOES In Course of Erection, Cor KAUGHT ROAD (near Blake Pier).

GODOWNS PRAYi Harr

Apply to

THE LONGKONG LAND INVEST.

MENT & AGENCY:GOJ Hongkong, December 6

HONGKONG CLUB.

TO LET

ROOMS, on the Ground Floor

TO LET

IMMEDIATE POSSESSION suitable for Office.

2 Anes, from 1st Septemb

REPAIRS TO BICYCLES AND TYPE- W the FOREST LODGE, Caine Road. For particu

"

pply to the

1890

Apply to

Hongkong, May 2, 1905,

H. N. MODY.

1861

Hongkong

---TO LET

A

RAMBLE THROUR

FORMO

WRITERS UNDERTAKEN & Guaranteed.

Hongkong, October 5, 1905,

SING ON & CO., 36 & 37, HING LOONG STREET Arat Street, West of Central Market). RON, STEEL, METAL AND HARD.

WARE MERCHANTS, S Wholesale and Retail Ironmongers, Pig Iron and Foundry Coke Importers, and General Storekeepers, and Commission Agents,

Hongkong, July 18, 1905.

CARMICHAEL AND

CLARKE

£249

CONSULTING ENGINEERS, AND

SHIPBUILDERS, SURVEYORS AND CONTRACTORS, REPAIRS, PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO,

TELEGRAMS: “CARMICHAZLA HONGKONG

ABO. Code, 4th Edit A Code

TELEPHONE, 289.

Lieber's Standard Code.

2266

Hongkong, March 1, 1903.

NO, PEDDER STREET under Hong- kong Hotel, Rentat very reasonable, on application to

N. LAZARUS. Hongkong, November 30, 1905. 2220

TO LET.

By G. TAYLOR

1869

Dentistry.

Dr M HCHAUN, HE Latest Method of the AMERICAN SYSTEM of NTISTRY,

37 DES VEUT ROAD CENTRAL, From the University of Pennsylvania,

Hoogkang, July 20

1380

STREET

TERMS

DERATE

Hongk

DR. HARRY FONG,

AMERICA TRAINED DENTIST.

SANT MIO

AWIth

[Reprinted from the Cat

LADIES

HOUSES in AUSTIN AVENUE, Kow- One of the Bert

As Apply to

· HUMPHREYS' ESTATE & FINANCE

CO. ED Hongkong, October 21, 1905,

1965

CHINES

TO LET

PRATA, Kon-

Translated into

nedy Town. Apply to HONGKONG LAND INVESTMENT

AGENCY CO., LD Hongkong, June 27, 1905.

1888

CHERA MAIL!

300%

MONDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1905,

brain is no longer nourishet. The lymphatic glands of the neck, particularly, also bo Come affected.

So far, we are told, the disease has, proved absolutely fatal, although arsenio promises some chance of relief. More than one handred thousand people succumbed to the sickness in Uganda from 1901 to 1901, and the majority of the people in the infected districts appear to be doomed. That most of the victims are natives is due to the fact that they expose themselves freely to the fly and refuse to believe its

bite dangerous, Says the writer

It is not to be wondered at that they

will not believe in the fatality of a fig-bites. which they do not mind at the time, and years

GEO. ANGUS & CO.,

LIMITED,

ST. JOHN'S WORKS, NEWCASTLE-ON-TYNE, Oik Tanned ·Leather Belting, Link Belting, Raw Hide Belting,

^ Raw Hide Úpars, &c.

ČANYAS HOSE, GOTTON BELTING, LOVGR BAIR BELTING. F. WORKS-BENTHAM; LANCASTER.

DRINK

DRINK !!

THE CHINA MAIL.

KIRIN' LAGER BEER

which is not supposed to act until afterwards. The natives of the shores and numerous islands of the Victoria Nyanza, which is shallow in those parts, danglo their legs

in the warm water,

and do not |_ THE PUREST AND MOST REFRESHING trouble to brush away the fly which settles white man is more

on their limbs. The white ist careful, of

administrator of

the district had all the jungle surrounding his house cut down, and the whole par

house made mosquito and fly-proof. That pro- caution can not everywhere b

Also_the_Original

ADMIRALTY QUALITY INDIA

RUBBER SHEET (Lavincible)

ALEO OF

Brand.

THE “RED ANGUS” SHEET.

TH

Auctions.

PUBLIC AUCTION.

THE Undersigned has received instruc tions to Sell by Public Auction,'

on

THURSDAY,

His Britannic Majesty's Ships on the China Station

Captain.

Comdr Richard M. Harbord

Capt. R. N. Ommanney

Capt. H. W. Savory, RN. Lieut. Comdr. R. H. Bather Lieut.-Comdr. Lewin . Lieut. Comdr. A. F. Everett, Lieut-Comdr. Stevenson Lieut. Comdr. J. May Lieut.Com. Richards Capt. E. F. B. Charlton

Name,

Olass

Tons, Gunu.1.H.P.

Last reported 41

All Genuine Goods stamped with our Trade Mark.

Agencies in Colombo, Bombay, Rangoon, Shanghal, &c.

Alacrity Andromeda

despatch-vessel

cruiser, 1st class

Arun

torpedo boat destroyer

Astries

cruiser, 2nd class

Bonaventure

cruiser, 2nd class

Cadmus

Bluep

1070

-1700 12 3000: 11,000 16 16,500

600 6.

7000 4300- 10 9000 4360 10 6

Hongkong

Mira Bay

Lt. Comdr. R. Henniker-Heaton

Hoogkong

Captain L. G. Tufnell

Yokohama

7000

Capt. H. H. Torlease

1400

Comdr. Luard

Cherub

water tank and tug.

390

300

okohama Yanguese Hongkong

Olio

sloop

1070

1400

Dee

Diadom

cruiser, 1st class

torpedo-boat destroyer

580 8

7000

Comdr. H. D. Wilkin, D.8.C. Lt.-Comdr. H. E. Sulivan, R.N.

Yangtazo

| Họng kong

11,000

16. 18,500

Hongkong

Erne

torpedo-boat destroyer

-560-

0

7000

Hongkong

Ettrich

torpido-bost destroyer

660

8

7000

Honghoug

Exe

torpedo bont destroyer

550

7000"

Hongkong

Fame

torpodo boat destroyiz.

360

B 5700

Hongkong.

Handy

torpedo boat destroyer

275

Hart

torpedo boat destroyer.

Hecla

Special Torpedo vessel

4000 275 8 4000 6400

8

Hongkong

Hongkong

2400

Hongkong

Hogue

cruiser, 1st class

12,000

--1421,000

Captain Shortland

Hongkow

oraisor, 2nd class

9600

8 9000

Captain W. B. Fauckner

BEVERAGE IN THE E ST.

Itchen

torpedo-boat destroyer

550

6

7000

Janus

torpedo Boat destroyer

280

8900

Lieut, Comdr. O. Soymodr Licut. Comdr. W. H. Darwell

Going Home Hongkor

Hongkong

Cases Contain

8 Dozen Pint bottles or 4.

Quart Bottles,

Kinsha

river gunboat

618

4

L1200-

Moorhen

river gunboat

180

800

Lt -Comdr. F. B. Noble

torpedo boat destroyer

850

6

6300

Lieut. Comdr. J. Kiddle

FURNITURE, Comprising

PLUSU COVERED DRAWING BOOM SUITE, OVERMANTELS with BEVELLED MIRRORS, BRASS-MOUNTED FENDERS, MARBLE TOP and OCCASIONAL TABLES, ENGRAVINGS, Sutlej ORNAMENTS, etc., eta;

Rambler Robin Sandpiper

Surveying-vessel

835

8

650

Comdr, O. E. Mouro

river gunboat

85

2.

-240

river gunboat-

85

2

240

Sirius Snipe

cruiser, 2nd class

3600

8

-9000

Bingapore

river gunboat

-85

2

240

Yangak!

cruiser, lat olasa

12,000

14 21,000

Hongkong

Taku

torpedo boat destroyer

250

6 6600

Hongkong

972

Tamar Teal

receiving ship.

4660

6

Hongkong

river gunboat

180

800

·Lt.-Comdr. E. Segroun

Tangte a

torpedo boat destroyer

355

6

6900

Lieut. Comdr A. Grégory

Alongkong

surveying ship

620

450

Comdr. R. W. Glennie

Hongkong

torpedo bost destroyer -

360

8

6990

Lleut. Com. O. E. L. Thomas

Hongkong

river gunboat

· 195

800

Lt.-Comdr, G. B. Spicer Sinton]

Upper Yangt

river gunboat.

160

500

river gunboat

150

500

Lient, Com, O. W. Wrightson Lient, -Com. Juo. F. Knex -

Upper Yanguta

Upper, Yanga

bo applied in CAN BE OBTAINED AT THE SOLE AGENTS

THE MUTUAL STORES,

Hongkong. October 9, 1905.

FOR

DES VŒUX ROAD.

SALE...

its full extent; but it is Batiefactory-to know that it is effective. What is to be come of the poor native, who, even alive to the danger, is too weak to ward off the flies which are eager to feed upon him, is hard to say. There seems to be no help whatever for him. Isolation would bo no uso in these cases, unless vigorously ap plied in the sense that the natives of an infected locality are forbidden to leave their district lost they should feed flies not,

infected. Such a quarantino has GOOD FOR SHIP AND WHARF BUILDING AND RAILWAY LAYERS"

been

in, but only in case where-medical science could reasonably

do something for the imprisoned patients,

NATUNA HARDWOOD

OF ALL SIZES AND LENGTHS,

(STORED IN MONGKOK).

___ INSPECTION SOLIOJTED,

The Undersigned is ready to take ORDERS for hny QUANTITY and ASSORT- In this instanca the doctors are, so far,MENTS, and deliver at any Port along the CHINA COAST. powerless.'

Apply to

Hongkong, December 1, 1906,

SUM PAK MING,

69, BONHAM STRAND EAST.

2222

the 14th December, 1905, commereing at Iphigenia

2.30 P.M.. at No.2, EAST TERRACE,

Kowloon,-

A QUANTITY OF

VALUABLE HOUSEBOLD, Otter

TEAK EXTENSION DINING TABLE, SIDE- BOARD with BEVELLED MIRRORS, DINNER WAGGON, OVERMANTELS with BEVELLED MIRRORS, BRASS MOUNTED FENDERS, etc.;

BEDSTEADS, WARDROBES with BEVELLED MIRRORS, DRESSING TABLES with BEVELLED MIRRORS, MARBLETOP WASHSTANDS, CHEST of DRAWERS, etc., etc., etc,

Also,

One COTTAGE PIANO, by M. F. Rachala and Co.;

And

A Quantity of ELECTRICAL FITTINGS, including On Ceiling Fan and One TABLE FAN-

TERMS: --As Customary.

On View from resday p.m., the 12th December, 1805.

GEO. P. LAMMERT,

Auctioneer. Hongkong, December 8. 1905.

2274

BY TEL OF THE MORTGAGEE.

Which Salt? ORIENTAL INDUSTRIES, LIMITED, MENERS HUGHES & HOUGH have been

Salt for the Bones, salt for the Bräin, Salt for the Norven rolloves the Strain--

But for the Country, Galt for the Town; {"

Salt to keep people from breaking down, Salt for the Kitchen, salt for the Table, Salt for the Delicato, salt for the Able," Salt for the Simple, salt for the Wise,

Salt for the Children Increases their aire,

Salt of the Earth, without a Fault,

Salt of Lifo-it is

"GEREBOS' SALT

Successors to Fr. Blunck.

SILK LACE MANUFACTURERS,

MANA ZEMBROIDERIES, and GRASS-CLOTH DRAWN WORK, EMBROIDERED SILK and GRASS-CLOTH DRESS and BLOUSE PATTERNS. INSPECTION

INVITED.

TRADE

MARK.

From all Gracer.

:"CEREBOS,” LONDON. ...

TRAM

insfructed to sell by PUBLIC AUCTION

on

MONDAÝL

the 18th December, 1905, at 12 o'clock noon at their Auction Rooms, No. 8, Des Vœux: Road Central (Corner of Ice House Street),

[THE VERY VALUABLE RECLAMA. TION PROPERTY

registored in the Land Office às THE REMAINING PORTION OF THE | RECLAMATION TO MARINE LOT

No. 35.

Virago Waterwitch Whiting Widgeon. TOURE Woodlark

This Property comprises No. 20 Ton naught Road West Victoria, Hongkong..

Particulars and Conditions of Sale may be had from the Vendor's Solicitors, Messre DEACON, LOOKER & DEACON, Argus

No 1, Des Voeux Road Contral; And also from the AUCTIONEERS, Hongkong, December 5, 1905.

* Flag of Vice-Admiral Sir Gerard H. Noel, Commander-in-Chief,

Lt.-Comdr. E. V. R. Dugmore

Lt. Com. R. E. Vaughap Lt. Com, H. T. Attay Capt. O. H H. Moore Lt-Comdr. Davidson Captain Wm. L. Grant

Reservo

Commodore Dicken

Yanguasa West River

Hongkon Surveying

West Rive: Hongro

Foreign Men-of-war on the China and Japan Station)

WAYS COMPANY, LIMITED;

(IN LIQUIDATION):

TIME TABLE.

WEEK DAYS.

7.00 am to 7.30 a.m....Every 30 minutes

7.30 a.m. to 8.00a.m....Every 10 minutes.

8.00 a.m. to 8.30 a.m....Every 15 minutes.

YORK BUILDINGS, CHATER ROAD. Hongkong, December 1, 1905.

Insurances.

8,80 a.m. to 9.30 am....Every 10 minutes, THE WESTERN ASSURANCE COM.

9.30am to 11.00a.m...Every 15 minutes.

11.30a.m. to 12.45 p.m..Every 15 minutes. 12.46 p.m. to 1.15 p.m...Every 10 minutes:

1.16 p.m. to 1.45 p.m...very 15 minutes.

1.46 p.m. to 2.15 p.m...Every 10 minutes.

2.15 p.m. to 3.00 p.m... Every 15 minutes, 3.30p.m. bo 5.00 p.m...Every 15 minuter.

PANY OF TORONTO AND

LONDON.

5.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m...Every 10 minutes.THE Undersigned having been appointed

NIGHT CARS,

AGENTS for the above are prepared 8.45 p.m. and 9 p.m., 9.45 p.m. to 11.16 to accept Risks at Current Rates.

p.m. every half hour.

SUNDAYS. 8.00 a.m. to 9.00 am...Every 15 minaret. 9.00 a.m. to 9.30 a.m...Every 30 minutes. 9.30.m. to 10.30 a.m., Every 15 minutes. 10.50a.m. to 11.00a.m..Every 10 minutes, 12.00 Noon to 1.00 p.m...Every 10 minutes, 1.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m...Every 15 minutes 5.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m...Every 10 minutes, 6.00 p.m. to 7.00 pm...Every 15 minutes

00

to 8.00 p.m...Every 10 minutes, p.m. NIGHT CARS as on Wook Dayra

AM SATURDAYS,

lilitro Cars at - 11.50 and 11.45 pm. SPECIAL CARS by Arrangement at the Company's Office, ALEXANDRA BUILDINGS, Dea Voeux Road Central.mt/

JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & SON,

Liquidators. Hongkong, July 13, 1905..

1031

THE REVENUE OF CHINA,'

SERIES OF ARTICLES, Reprinted from The Ohina Mail. WITH AN APPENDIX

To be hid at the OFFICE OF THIS: FAPPE Messrs. KELLY & WATER, LTD. And Mcasra, W, BREWER & Co,

Price 60 Cents.

THE FIRST CHINESE NEWSPAPER

EVER ISSUED UNDERT

PURELY NATIVE DIRECTION.

·ALEX, ROSS & ̃00. Hongkong, April 28, 1904.

NORTH BRITISH AND MERCANTILE

"INSURANCE COMPANY.

KING EDWARD

A HIGH-CLASS PRIVATE

KOTEL.-

Ladles Afternoon Tea Rooms,

Private Bar and Billiard Rooms, 1412 Hot sad Cold Water throughout.

Electrically Lighted. Electric Fans (If required), Electric Passenger Elovator to each Floor

Table D'Hote at Separate Tables, For torma, &c., apply to the

MANAGER.

NOTAL FUNDS AT 31ST DECEMBER, 1904,

£17,161,299.

ADVERTISE

ADVERTISE

ADVERTISE

D'Assas

Dupetit-Thouars

Estoo Francisque Froude Gueydon +Guichen Henri Riviere

Flag and Description.

Tons.

Guns. H.P.

Oaptains...

Kaiser Franz Josef I Kaiserin Elisabeto

J

Acheron

Austro-Hungarian cruiser Austro-Hungarian cruiser

French armoured gunboat

4309 19 29 4000

9000 8000

Capt. Ferdenand Bublay Captain Mirti Prana

Bhangha

Singapore

French gunboat

1796 10 1700

123

Lieut. Ferreb

500

Lieut. Jeannel

Salge Canton

Avalancha

French gunboab

140-

150

Haiphorg

Baionnette

French gunboat

150

Balgon

2258

Caronade

French gunboat

-

160

Lieut. Hue

Balgon

Crase-tête

French gunboat

140

160

Galgon

Comete

French gunboat

525

4

498

Lieut. M. du Vignaux

Gulf of Blam

Decidée

French gunboat

Descartes

French cruiser

French cruiser

·

2223

French armoured cruiser

4000 10,014

French gunboat

303

French destroyer

308

Hotels.

French destroyer

350,

French cruiser

9376

€45 10 1000 Lloud. L'Eosi

3935 14 5500

91 9500

38 20,000/

6900

- .303

20,200

Comdr. Amet

Commander Allaire

Lieut. Mere

Lient. Cotoni Lieut. Jehenne. Captain Ridoux

Haiphon

Bale d'Along

Along Bay

Salgon

Haiphou

Haiphong

Haiphong

Galgon

French erniser.

9700,

Salgon

Bleat, Porter

Fronch gunboat

Haiphong

Jacquin

French gunboat

"200":

Ο

308 | Gious. Corlouer

Haiphong

Javeline

Fronch destroyer...

307

900

Comdr. Sagot-Dayauroux

Halphong

Kersaint

French cruisor

1250

6-

2200

Commander Simon

Baigon

INCORPORATED A.D. 1851.

MARINE BRANCH.

HOTEL

Lynx

French sub-marine

Lieut. Armbruster

Baigon

*Montcalm

French cruiser

9700

12 19,600

Capt. Martel'

Fhrombi

Mosquet

French destroyer

907

300

Lieut. Prat

Olrg

French gunboat

Capt. Grellier

Peiho

French gunboat

Lleut, Lavisslere

Tuto a clong Changking

Tongku

Pistolet

French torpedo-boat

360

800

Lleat. de Reinach Werth

Bale d'Aong

Portée

French sub-marine

Lieut. Glorieux

Redoutable

French battleship.

9437

6071

Selgon

Reserve

Saigon

Lleut, Leball

Sabre

French destroyer

Halphon

Styx

French gunboat

1798

10

1700

Capt. Duprien

Balgon

Surprise

French gunboat

629

2

900

Lieut. Roque

Baie d'Alons

Takdang

French gunboat

Yangtes

Takon

French destroyer

250-

Capt. Terquem

Balgon

Vauban

Frouch battleship (rezerve)

6150

29

4560

Bonga

Vigilante

French gunboat

129

7 500

Elsat, Brugnon

Cantoo

C

Hongkong, June 10, 1908.

1222

'The Life of Grade.' Luchs

Fürst Bismarck Hansa Iltis Jaguar

Möwe

German flagship German cruiser German gunboat German gunboab German gunboat Gorman gunboat

11,000- .6290

1000 10 .900 10. 850 10

38 14,000 8410,000

Captain Prowe

Taingrat

Capt. Weber,

Taingtas

1800

Comdr. Baron von M. Hällesse Amo

1800 1344

Comdr. Kloeba

Shanghal

Comdr. Hartog

Nalgon

1009

18 - 876

Comdr. Lubbert

Teingtan

8,90

Gorman torpedo-boat

I

Capt. Lieut. Wing-Maller

Taingtar

Taku

German torpedo bont

Capt. Lieat, Walter

Tington

Tiger

German gunboat

900

10%

Comdr. Delmlin;}

Harkor

Taingtau

German gunboat

170

Capt. Zient. Glebler

Canton

Vaterland

German gunboat!

3

Capt. Lieut. von Bulow

Fangtaze Fin

Vorwarts

German gunboat

Capt. Lient. Forbont

Tang

alue,

's Hotel under Ame. A ONE-TIME order, like one blow of the rican Management. First-class Cat. hammer on the head of the nail, make Puglia besuctiui Garden.

Elba

Italian cruiser

2300

10

Captain Borea, Rica

Marco Polo

MODERATE CHARGES.

1537

J. W. OSBORNE, Proprietor and Manager. Hongkong, October 30, 1905.

136

an Impression, but it is only the cor Adamastor tintious insertion of the advertisement, Dia

Vasco de Gama like the continuous pounding on the

Albany head of the mall, that drives the argu, Annapolls

Bainbridge ment homo and clinches it

tBaltimore Barry

Italian cruiser Italian cruiser

Portuguese cruiser Portaguoso gunboat Portuguese cruiser

8600

Captain Presbitero

2498 29

Capt. Poscatto

Shanghat Shanghat

1980 14 4000 $720.

Captain d'Antas Ribsirò

Captain Coutinho

Macis

9915 20

6000

Capt. Manuel Vasco de Carvalho

U, S. cruiser

'8769

28

7500

Capt. Dyer

Cavits

U. S. gunboat

-1000

· 12

Capt. Rohrer

Shangha

JU. S. torpedo-boat destroyer

420

Etout. Woodward

Hongkong

U.. 8. cruiser

4600

Capt. Sargeant

Manis

U. B. torpedo bost destroyer

420

7.

8000

Eleut. Irwin

Hongkong

.Callao

U. S. gunboat

30208

10

800-

Lleut. Dismaker

Onton

Ohauncey

U. 8. torpedo-boat destroyer

420

༨། ༢།

8000

Elent. E. P. Jessop

Manila

Cincinnati

V. S. cruiser

3213

19

7500

Comdr, Hugo Osterhans

Woost

Dale

U. S..torpedo-bost destroyer

420

8000

Eleut. Garnell

Manila

Decanter:

U. S. torpedo-bost destroyer

420

8000

Lent. A. W. Knoz

Manila

Elcano

U. B. ganboat

560 10%-

6000

at. Comdr, J. Hood

Shangha

Helena Monadnock

Monterey

U. S. gunboat

--1892-81988

U. 8. monitor

8990

6 9000

U. S. genitor

New Orleans

U.S. ruiter

Ohio

OregoL

U. S. orukker

donta and Tourists.

Pampanga

U. S. battleship

U. S. gmboat

4 6244

20 1600

JV, 288. 4611,111

201

4084 3437 [12,000

Comdr. P. E. Sanyes Captain Mahan Comdr. JB. Milhen Commander G. B. Hart

Manil

Maolls

Captain Logan

Manila

Captain Merrell

Marli

8.

250

Ensign J. E. Bac

482

China Mail.

Paragna

Rainbow

Raleigh

0.6, gunboat

U. S. cruiser

U.S. cruiser

201

$250

Capt. Benneth

Cavice

San Francisco

Vicksburg

Villalobos

Wilmington

Wisconsin)

U. 8. cruiser U. S. craiser U. B. gunboat U. 8. gunboat U. 8. flagship

400012 BELI

-8213 4098 1000 15

847

8 *500 1397.8718944

112,000

18 7600 27 ́9913-

1118

Capt. Cawles

Captain Very

Manlis

Comdr. A. C. Bakan

Heughang

Mania

Commander Marshall

Shangh

Lleat. H. A. Wiləy

Shangr

Commander A. W. DA

Manli

50 13,609

Captain Clover

Manil

Flagship of Rear Admira

Admiral Folger.

Authorised Capital £3,000,000 Subsoribed Capital £2,750,000. Paid-up Capital *****£687;500, 0.0 II-Fire Funds ...........

8,001,268 12 9 III-Life & Annuity Funds 13,472,632 7 0

£17,161,293-19-9-

THE BEST BILLIARD TABLES

IN THE COLONY, ARE AT `

Revenue Fire Branch... 2,056,713 1 8 THE KOWLOON HOTEL,

Life & Annuity 1,632,216 34

Branches......

£8,688,929′ 501

CABLE ADDRESS CHEF'

--KOWLOON.

The Accumulated Funds of the Fire and A High-class Tourist's Life Departments are free from liability in respect of each other,

‚ SHEWAN, TOMES & CO.,

Agents. Hongkong, June 29, 1905.

FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA.

STATEMENT TO »1-1 Decambel, ludd.

ABSETS, GOLD................. $5,858,820.37 NET SURPLUB, GOLD.. „$2,156,118.80 INCOME, GOLD

$3,470,787,53

FIRE BRANCH,

The Chinese Mail THE Undersigned, having been appolated B

TER ERADING CHINZIE POLITICAL AND COMMERCIAL JOURNAL.

UNLISHED EVERY. MORNING,

THE MOST BELLARIA RAPHIC NEWS FROM NORTH CHINA

LIGENDE:FROM ITUN VARIQUE, PORTS IN CHINA AND JAPAN

par

Ordera booked by Manager,

Hongkong

AGENTS for the above Company. A

VICTORIA - HOTEL,

SHAMEEN, CANTON,

ON. THE BRITish Concession.

MACAO HOTEL MACAO, CHINA.

In the Centre of Praya Grand.

OTH Hotels undor. Experienced

European Management.

prépared to accept Fire Risks at Current Every Comfort and Convenience for Heal. Rates.

SHEWAN, TOMES & CO. Hongkong, March 23, 1904,

W FARMER, Proprietor. 562 Hongkong, June 6, 1905.

SECOND EDITION.

FISTORY OF THE CHURCHES or

HORA, BURMA, SUANT THE MAIA

"ENINSULA, CAMBODIA, ANNAM, THIBET,

VUOHEALAND JAPAN, STE

Entrusted to the Bocery of the MABSION BERANGERER,

Translated by HOWARD HARFER PARKER

andele Reprinted from The Onina ReviZW.'}

PRICE UNE DOLLAR.

St

ZETLAND HOUSE,

(UPFRIOR ACCOMMODATION,

(Opposite Connaught House). No. 10, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL MODERATE OHARGES,

Mas WATLING, Proprietress. Hongkong July 27, 1904.

WASHING BOOKS.

1974

(In Enlish and Chinara, ASHERMAN'S BOOKS, for the us

W of Ladles and Gentlemen, can Do FOR SALE at The CHINA MAIL Orrioz, be had at this Office,Price, $1 osob,

Wyndham Street.

China Maid Offer,

The BEST Mediam for

Advertising is

Read by all Classes in the Colony

undoubtedly the

DADILAR & LEADINO PAPER.

TUTULAN O

Established over Half-a-Century

There is also a Philippine "U.S. Squadron.

Flagship of Vice-Admiral Richard, Commander-in-Chief.

Flagship of Rear Admiral de Fauque de Jonquières, Secord-in-Command,

Ask for

TANSAN

A NATURAL MINERAL

THE HONGKONG FROZEN

FOOD SUPPLY.

THE DEPOT OPENS at 8 a.m. The following are in Stock ;-

PRIME AUF BPO

Pock, DAIRY FARM FED PORK & VBAL Bacon, Beat Engl ch.75 gs. per

Bacon, Best Australian ......70 cts. WATER Bottled at the Capons. Dairy Farm Fed, Dressed81.05 each

Chickens, do Springs at Takaradzka, Chicken's Livers........

br *

The Clifford-Wilkinson

Tansan Mineral Water Co..

Limited. Kobe. Japan.

Per Case of 48 Pluts

Chicken's Gizzardą.

do 75 cts.

10

MARRIAGE.

THE CHINA MAIL.

SUKOGUN 7 YAONOH

MONDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1905.

LOCAL AND COAST NEWS. BY TELEGRAPH. BY TELEGRAPH.

striving, after the right. At times of GILES-SCOTT.-Ou October 28, at St.great national stress; however, such Mary Abbots, Kensington, LANCELOT GILES, H.B.M.'s China Consular Service, questionings are answered automatically.

service Professor Giles, of The call to arms to defend the institu- Pacific youngsob con

Education.

of

Cambridge, to MARJORY, only duber of Dr R. P. Scott, Staff Luspector, Bosca orions we love and revere awakes an echo in every man's heart, and abstract epeculations are forgotten when the integrity of the soil from which we sprang is threatened. At such times Patriotism and Jingoism merge..

4 cts. 4 cta. Ducks, Local (dressed)......65 cta. each. Ducks, Wild

.75 cta. Australian Smoked Mullet ...50 cta, per

tb do do Schnapper,50 ota. Geese, Local. (dressed) $1.50 exch each Hares, Australian 1st Grade...81.40

...70 cte. per ib Ham, Best York... Ham, Australian, "Pineapple' 66 ots. (2 cts. extra per lb for Ham if cut). Honey, Best Australian ...60 cts. per Ib jar. Kidneys Australian Sheep

oach .. 6 cta. Oysters, American, large size. 88.50 per tin. Australian Oysters 2 doz. b'tls 81.00, bot.

$1.80 fa largo bottle 75 cts. each Pigeons, Local

...25 cta. each esch Pigeons, Wild, Dressed.......,20 cts. Rabbits, Australian 1st Grade,65 cts. each Rice Birds....

.81.00,, per doz. Bausages, Australian Fritz ...60 cts. por lb Bausages, Own Mako (of Aus-

tralian Mosts)...........

.25 cts, por ib .25 cta. each

Per Dozen Pintu

w

Per Case of 100 Splits...

86.50 $1.70 $8.00

"

Per Dozen Splits

Crisp,

Delicious,

1

5

**

bottles Partridges, Local

Invigorating. Snipe, Local ......

Drink the World Renowned

Nervo and Muscle Strengthener.

†E Or,inal and Genuine by 11ted

Wilkinson's.

7

AT8 gently, Aers pl vee fly

beneficially.

NOTHING EL

Spirits.

SIMPLY marvellona

AND worth Ita w lgh in old

NOTHING One

TANSAN

GINGER' ALE.

PER CASE 48 Prath.

Prn Dozen Ports

PER ASR 5 1 Series

For DezN CITY

A eto

*******

Tongues, Australian Sheep. 20 cts. each Turkeys, Australian (plucked), 6 eta, por Ib

SPECIAL NOTE, & Orders required to be filled in the Early Morning should be sent in bafors 3.94 F. the previous day,

Orders for Noon should be sent in by 8.00 A.M. the same day.

Orders for 3.30 P.M. should be sent in by Noos the same day.

1978

Wongkong, December 11, 1905.

MEMOS. FOR TO-MORROW.

Amusements.

6 p.m.-Performance in St. Patrick's Club.

From next month the T. K, K. a trang. will be completely

TROUBLE AT A COURT.

The total Japanese casualties in the POLICE VERSUS MAGISTRATE. war were 218,429 killed and wounded, and 921,138 sick.

Mr Pokotiloff, Russian Minister at. Peking,) ja isolated owing to the interrup- tion of the telegraph,

The Seoul-Gensan railway is to be begun early next year; it is estimated to coat 15.070,000 venz

General Memoranda,

Judging from the past there seems to THURSDAY, December 14-

2.30 p.m.-Auction of Bousehold Furni.be some legitimate excuse for scepticism

ture, at No. 2, East Terrace, Kowloon

in regard to the accomplisment of sche- Goods per Glenturret not cleared on this

dato subject to reft.

mes projected by Chinese, and that Goods per Gregory 4 pear undelivered being so it is not to be wondered at that.

after 4 p.m. on this date will be landed.

some residents of Canton have not much

The salary of a Japanese Ambassador SATURDAY, December 18:

faith in the efforts at present being put is to be Y6,000 a year with allowances Noon-Meeting of China Traders' Insur-

forth to devise a scheme,to supply the amounting to Y30,000. ance Co., Ld., at Head Office. Goods por Benavon undelivered after this populace with 'some crystal of the

date subject to rent.

Our Canton correspondent spring. mentions in another column that Burvoy- ing work in connection with the propos- ed water supply is being carried on; but when he surmises that no other sur-

AUNDAY, December 17:-

Goods per Palawan not cleared at 4-p.m.

on this date subject to rent. Goods por Montrose undelivered after this

date subject to rent. MONDAY, December 18:

p.m-Auction of Reclamation perty," &o at Messrs Hughes Hough's Sales Rooms.

The China Mail.

HONGKONG, MONDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1905,

Fight at Shanghai.

THE POLITICAL SITUATION,

A RADICAL DEMAND.

LONDON, December 9.

The Radicala insist that the leader of the people's party, with a programme of social legislation must remain in the House of Commons.

CAMPBELL-BANNERMAN'S HEALTH.

Still fit for Duty,

(From Or Correspon SHANGHAI, December 9, 11.35 a.m. Friction has taken place at the Mixed Court here between the Chinese magist rate and the Municipal police on the question of the custody of females, the Magistrate wishing to detain them and the Police desiring to take them to the wards provided for the purpose.

Yesterday a kidnapping case cul- loading leather firms in Japan with large minated in a fight between the Court runners and the Police, but the latter eventually succeeded in carrying off the sequences of the failure of Sir Henr girls,

Campbell-Bannerman's⠀⠀⠀ health, ⠀ the Daily News states that Sir Henry's illness offers.no bar to his remaining in -

the House of Commons,

The conclusion of peace has left the

unsaleable stocks on hand.

:

It is reported that a rebellious move ment is on foot in Houan. Troops were dispatched to Pauchingfu on the 19th ult.

The Canadian Northern Railway Co. have named two of their stations Togo and Kuroki. They are in a district inhabited by immigrants from southern Russia.

Instructions have been received that the Chinese Commissionora' passages are to be booked on the P. M. S. "Siberia," sailing from Shanghai on the 18th inst.

Pro-vey with a similar object has been mado & in Canton he is pardonably in error. Years ago Mr W: Danby, M.I.C.E., of Hongkong, surveyed the city and deve- loped a scheme to supply Canton with water and no doubt the Chinese authori- ties will take steps to see the plans that Mr Danby has prepared before they definitely decide upon any

line of action. That Canton needs fresh water goes without saying Under existing condi- tions foreigners are compelled to procure supplies from Hongkong, and the natives receive a dividend at the rate of 10 per cont get theirs mostly from the muddy river and bonus at the rate of two per cent, por securing a certain amount of clearness hyanuum, from the profits of the half-year erudo filtering. Apart from being a ended in October last. public hoon, a water supply would prove a paying speculation. That aspect ap-

JINOOISM AND PATRIOTISM.

There is always considerable difficulty paradoxical as it may seem,

Jefining

the exact line of demereation between

sentiments which are antagonistie in

character It is A truism that the

very

The N. Y. K. sbareholders are to

Viceroy Yuan has promised to raise

|

This tologram was received after we went to press on Saturday morning, and was consequently too late for insertion- ED. O.M.]

INDIGNATION MEETINGS,

Assessor's. Dismissal Demanded.

(From our Correspondent.)

SHANGHAL, December 11. Indignation meetings were held here on Saturday and Sunday.

The leader of the Boycott Committes urged the Chinese not to pay taxes unless the Inspectors were dismissed.

The Taotai has asked for the removal of Mt Twyman, British Assessor.

The Taotai has also wired to the

S. WATSON founts of humour and pathos lie

close together and that there is gepeals to the Chinese more than anythingpecial funds to enable H. H. Prince Su-10. Foreign Office. & Co., Ltd.

A S

*7 76

1.95

5 25

1.90

RAT A RITSWED AD

1941

Can be obtained at all 1st Clogy HOTELS and Rans in the TAR

RAST.

Seware of fraudulent

IMITATIONS.

The only gervino TANSAM Bears the name of

J. CLIFFORD-WILKINSON.'

H. PRICE & CO.,

12, QUEEN'S ROAD,

SOLE AGENTS FOR HONGKONG. Hongkong, June 3, 1905.

POWELL'S

GRAND

rally the minor note of sorrow to be heard Aren when the ringing major! notes of merriment alone can be

detected by those who are content to understand as much as they can of the surface of things and not pry into the

else, and if it can be demonstrated Canton is likely to get ita supply soon.

LOCAL AND COAST NEWS.

execute his plans of developing and orga- nising the administration of the Mongolian Superintendency.

It is believed that the incident is part of a premeditated attack upon the rights of foreigners here.

There were 276 European, and 124 Chinese visitors to the City Hall Li-

FIRE IN DES TUX ROAD, It is expected that the "Mikasa" will brary, and 117 European and 2, 167 Chinese

visitors to the Museum during the week Two Men Charged With Arson,

CONFECTIONERY mysteries which lie beneath. Thus it be refloated carly this month.

יז דוּ

is with Jingoism and Patriotism. It is extremely difficult for a man to prevent HAVE JUST UNPACKER himself letting his love of country lend him into intolerance. On the other OR NEW SEASON'S

hand it is often unfortunately the case CONFECTIONERY

that a nervous apprehension lest one

A CHOICE SELECTION should overstep the boundary between

received from the

LEADING LONDON &

13

PARIS HOUSES

XMAS BAZAAR

NOW OPEN.

the sublime and the ridiculous compels one to stifle sentiments which in themselves are quite laudable, In regard

these patriotism

diffi- culties are, doubly accentuated. There

is

to

"

Japanese filos by the "Minnesota report that by an Imperial Edict issued on November 27 Tokio was released from mar- tial law and freedom of critician restored to the попарарега.

To-morrow night at the Sanitary Instituto Mr T. L. Perkins delivers a poture on Building Materiale. Some of the Chinese contractors might profit by

attending.

Three Russian sailors were brought

ended December 10th.

The Governor of Honan. telegraphs to the Board of War that, while his official messenger was crossing the Tellow River in a ferry-boat, a storm arose, upsetting the boat and causing the loss of thirty-five important despatches.

"

The natives of Kwangsai Provinco at present resident in Canton-have, says, our Canton correspondent, organized an ass ciation which has as its object the improve ment of Kwangsai. Any native of Kwang

In view of the statements that have been made regarding the possible con-

[REUTER'S SERVICE.} THE CABINET.

Settled Satisfactorily.

LONDON, December. 8, Sir Henry Campbell Bannerman, yielding to the wishes of the Radicals, har decided to lead the House of Commons.

Sir Edward Gray declines to join the Cabinet, being desirous that Mr Asquith should lead the Commons and Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman the Lords.

The Westminster Gazette announces, authoritatively, that all the places are settled to the satisfaction of all concerned, The Times states that Sir Edward Grøy becomea Foreign Secretary.

MR CHAMBERLAIN SPEAKS,

Home Rule on Hire.

Ministerial speakers are making a feature of Home Rule. Mr Chamberlain, speaking An inquiry was commenced as the Magis- tracy this afternoon concerning a fire which at Oxford, said the name was to be abandou. took place at No 462 Des Voeux Roaded, but the policy would remain the same. West, on November 22.

Home Rule was to be granted by instal ments, on the hire system. Mr Chamber- lain t urged fiscal reform from an Imperial

THE PANAMA CANAL,

Mr Hursthouse (Crown Solicitor's Office) appeared to prosecuto on behalf of the Prassian National Insurance Co. and the Meiji Insurance Company and Mr 0, D. Thomson represented the defendants. standpoint, aiming at the inclusion of all Mr Hursthouse said that the evidence the colonies in one self. sufficient mutually for the prosecution would be to the effect supporting foderation. He declared that their office at No 216 Des Voeux Road and nothing had arisen affecting in the slightest that a firm called the Wing Took Tai had also owned a shop and godown at No 462. degree his personal friendship or political Such goods as they had wore kept at the relationship with Mr Balfour. November 28 the second defendant was latter address. At about midnight on are those who claim that patriotism before the Court, at the Magistracy sai is eligible for membership by paying seen by a constable walking up and down. undesirable sentiment, that this morning, on a charge of being something into the treasury of the opposite No 462 a few minutes before the

An Emergency Appropriation. comprising the simple kinds to those it is the offspring of prejudice and drunk and disorderly in the vicinity association. Meetings for general discus-fire broke out. He was fully dressed so the constable took no notice of him and when of Blake Pier. The evidence given in aion are held the first Sunday in each the former had moved away a short distance provincialism. Without entering any

LONDON, December 8. of the by-paths let us consider the support of the charge showed that they Uhinese Month.

the alarm of fire was given. At about this relativo correctness of the views of those amusin themselves by chasing auch of the

The House of Representatives has voted time the first defendant was seen running The reason that Tong Shao-yi was and captured by a Chinese detective. After for the Panama Canal construction.

out of the burning building and was chased 811,000,000, as an emergency appropriation......... who consider that national sentiment is Chinese as they came across up and down appointed to the Board of the Shanghai his arrest the detective found the undesirable and of those who maintain the Prays. Two European policemen tried Nanking Railway is stated to be in order firm's godown book in the defend- that it is the duty of each and all of us to arrest them but proved unequal to the that all three of the main lines now under subsequently assisted in Arresting the ant's possession, The game detective

to profess and inculcate a love of our task and had to obtain the assistance of a construction, viz., Peking-Hankow, Shang-second defendant, and found some books country and its institutions. We are Chinese constable, two American marinos, hai-Nanking, and the Canton-Hankow, and other things relating to the The directors of the private banks have.

business in his possession. The firm informed the Minister of Finance that proud to number ourselves among the and a couple of others before they could should be under the charge of one bigh originally had a capital of $60,000 but the

they latter but that will not deter us from place the Russians under restraint. The official. T'ang is already on the board of books showed that the partners had with wil bo obliged to cease business unless the defendants were fined $5 each and one of the two former, and will be appointed to drawn a considerable sum shortly prior to postal and telegraph strikes are speedily calmly appraising the arguments on the

the fire. The books showed that the their number ordered to compensato a the board of the Canton-Hankow railway businers had been running at a loss for other side. It is claimed that patriot-ricksha coolie whose vehicle he had when the plans for that enterprise have some time. According to the books also The Military mutinies are spreading in ism is narrow-mind parochialism mas-

certain goods should have been in the go- Russia. Occasionally loyal troops inter damaged. querading in fine feathers. That serms

down but the evidence would show that not

of the MOST DELICATE and RECHERCHE DESCRIPTION.

PERFUMES

ENGLISH, FRENCH & AMERICAN in great variety of the Finest

Quality only.

A Splendid Lot of

Toys,

Fancy

Sprays,

Cut Glass-

Bottles,

wore under the influence of drink and were

Perfume to be the beginning, middle and end of The Late Captain Smith.

the argument of its opponents, who The body of Captain Smith, late com- singularly enough appear to find logical mander of the

"Siberia,"

has been justification for espousing the cause of ombalmed and is to be sent to San Francisco every country but their own and trans- by the Pacific 'Mail Company's steamer forming what otherwise would be pat-chief officer of the "Siberia," has been "China" Captain Arthur O'Neil, formerly riotism into disloyalty. Their claim is

appointed to temporary command. that because they are not patriotic they are lovers of mankind in general Gun Practice. but they invariably find themselves led

Handsome Puff

Boxes,

Games,

Animals, Manicure Sets.

Dolls,

of their birth. The Boer war demons as under :-From Albion Battery towards

Toilet Articles, that, admiration compelling though it The ongkong Hotel.

-

boen fully matured.

Sale of Japanese Pictures.

Mr K. Iwase, who has on exhibition a largo stock of Japanese pictures, at 31 Queen's Road, announces in our advertising columns that he will sell his unsold stock

be held from to-day antil Wednesday next. at greatly reduced prices. The sale will

Russian Troops Plundering.

Nows from Manchuria sasa the Russian

ended.

RUSSIA IN THE TOILS.

Trouble Undiminished,

nearly the quantity represented was there. vene, but the mutineers are generally un- On the arrival of the Fire Brigade several opposed, distinct fires were found burning which' indicated that it must have been set alight in at least five different places.

Evidence was called and had not been concluded when the Court rose.

Bussian Men of War in Port.

stock

The Russian cruisers Rossia,

squadron, together with another

a good deal of active service. The

A BODY DISCOVERED.

Burled On The Beach.

A body was discovered buried in the sand on the beach at Laichikok yesterday afternoon close to the spot where an

Indian or Uhinaman.

The police are making investigations.

Leave of absence on private affairs out

12,000 to a vessel of upwards of of India has been granted to Major K. E.

Gronboi" and "Bogatyr," which are Indian's body was recently found enclosed at present in the harbour are on their way digging but owing to the advanced stage in a large trunk. It was discovered while Gun Practice will be carried out by troops in the northern part of the province, td Russia from the north. They were of decomposition it is at present impossible

Doc having enough provisions on account of into intolerant antagonism to the land No 88 Company Royal Garrison Artillery, the inte nal troubles of Russia, have during the war attached to the Vladivo. to say whether it is that of a European · trated that. The deriders of Patriotism: Tsun Wan Bay and between Chung Hua become disorderly and are plundering the cruisor which was lost in action, and saw which they contemptuously stigmatised

and the Main and on Monday, 10th Decem. Chinese at will. The Chinese ber, 1905, from 6.45, p.m. to 8.30 p.m. authorities have protested to the Russian."Gromoboi " 28 Jingoism, became the most intolerant. From Wang Chui on to Round Island and Jingo barrackers for the Boers. They Middie I-lind on Tuesday, 19th December,

Subscription Griffins.

10 tons displacement and 18,000 Hatch, 129th Baluchia, from 22nd Decem proclaimed themselves in effect Boer 1905, from 11. a.m. to 12 noon.

The first batch of subscription griffins Indicated horse power,, and is the flagship ber, 1905, to 21st December, 1908, From arrived on Saturday from Shanghai by the of Admiral Gessen. The "Rossin" patriots, in other words they threw High West on to West End of Lamma "Choy Sang." The drawing subsequently 12,200 displacement and 18,000 indicated Leave of absence (combined leave) to away a patriotism which was at Island on Wednesday, 20th December, took place with the following result horse power giving a speed of 20 knots England has been granted Lo Lieutenant all events Imperial and justified by 1905, from 10 am to 11. am,

Pony No, 1 (grey), Mr Babington; No. 2 and the third vessel somewhat smaller. W. H. Hodgson, 110th Infantry, for eight a resplendent past for a patriotism

(arongroy), Sir Paul Chater; No. 3 (grey), They called at Hongkong to take in coal months from date of suling of the H. T. Among the passengers. by the s. Mr G. C. Moxon; No. 4 (chestnut), H.E, and provisions and are to leave again on «Dunera, viz:-22nd December, 1905.

the morning of the 19th instant, This (grey), Mr was on the part of the deluded re-Palawan" to-day was Mr H. Haynes, Sir Matthew Nathan; No. 5 publicans themselves, was when all is Manager of the Hongkong Hotel. Mr Bolles; No. 6 (gray), Mr Jupp, No. 7 morning Admiral A. Gessen, accompanied said and done, comparable only to the Haynes devoted much of his holiday abroad (chestnut), Mr Baymer; No. 8 (dun). Mr the Russian Consul, called on His Excel. dislike of the average boy to being to inquiry in the best hotels, and the local Cruickshank; No. 9 (grey), Mr Craig: No. loncy the Governor, and on His Excellency forcibly washed after he has declined hostelry of which he is in charge should 10 (bay), Capt. Leslie; No. 11 (grey), Mr to perform that needful oper- benefit considerably from his experience, C. W. Dickson; No. 12 (black). Mr. signified his intention of returning the call on Wednesday morning. The vessels have ation on his own account. The

During his absence the work of management Dorabjeo, No. 13 (black), Mr Macdonald.

a large number of men on board who PIPES, CIGAR AND

has devolved upon Mr A. F. Davies, the Little Englanders is misleading, it

are being allowed shoro lento and aro assistant manager, and the result has been on the best thing you can tako to F you are weak, tired, nervous or run- sliould be Anti-Englanders. The argu- CIGARETTE HOLDERS ment need not be prosecuted farther. Mr Davies' term the Hotel, Massions have Stearns Wins of Cod Liver Oil. No other a credit to himself and the hotel. During recuperate your debilitated system is AND CASES, METO.. It is abundantly clear from the attitude been opened and considerable im cod liver oil preparation gives na good from the Best Makers.

assumed by the pro-Boer element that provements have been made in the main anti-patriotism_n necessarily means dis. building. At the present moment all the loyalty, or in other words & transferenos, public, rooms are undergoing renovation A Prominent Publisher Endorses.

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. of patriotism, a perverted patriotism, and repainting and the task of satisfying

Strootor, proprietor of the there are,

under the circumstances is one that Mr Baya › For the past seven years, or since

Smokers'

Requisites-

etc..

etc., etc.

INSPECTION INVITED.

POWELL'S

ALEXANDRA

BUILDINGS.

A

name

results and none is nicer to take.

the Goñeral, and Sir Matthew Nathan has

The many friends of Me and Mre George Murray Bslu will be pleased to hear of their return to the Colony after a holiday in Japan Mr Bain had a prolonged stay iu hospital at Kobe, but he is now feeling mucli better in general health.

A been restored to health by the timely

spending their time exploring Hongkong.

PROMINENT business man who haa

SITEARNS HEADACHE CURE, can

use of Stearns Wind of Cod Liver Ui from all reliable blood tonic and tissue builder. (quickly by post). Never be without the delicious in taste. Gennine.

refers to 1500 63 priceless blessing

You Take Desperate Chances | Everybody Uses Chamberlain's

When You Neglect a Cold

Cough Remedy, OTHERS buy it for croupy children, buy it for severe

should be borne in mind that overy MOTHER

cold weakens the lungs, loworn

U.S. A. We

more Chamberlain's

S✨ WATSON & ̈00,, But...___

other poople patrons and making them comfortable M Woroester, Cape Colony, Standard, I LIMITED

who, while patriotic ongdgh at heart, Davies necomplished with general satisfac- we have been in South Africes, Chamber vitality and makes the system loss able to equghs and elderly people bug it fur wa are timid and perpetually, obsessed by tion. With Mr Haynes and Mr Davies at in our household. My wife has found it to paring the way for more serigua dispos

Iain's Cough Remedy has always been kept withstand each succeeding cold, thereby grippe, say More Bros., Eldon, Iowa, this fear that insistenco on their the bead the Hongkong Hotel should easily be invaluable with the children and groupy Can your afford to take such desperate Cough Remedy than any other kind. country's rights savours of Jingoism. keep is reputation up, and any further symptoms have disappeared with astonish chances when Chamberlain's Cough Res seems to have taken the lead over several With such we feel sympathy because BUILDINGS. that very timidity shows that they are

they use imovements that might be made will be once. For sale by All Doslerde; Wa Indse had for a trifor its cures of colds, can be other good brands: For sale by All Den- WATKINS trifls? Sold by all Dealera; | lern, WATKINS & Co., Ltd., General

Agent WATKINS & Co., Ltd., General Agents,

ALEXANDRA

appreciated by patrons.

&Co., Ltd., General Agents,

MONDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1905.

CANTON WATER SUPPLY.

י,

Surveying the City.

(From our Correspondent.) »

CANTON, December 9,

THE HONGKONG REGATTA.

A Well Attended Function.

THE CHINA MAIL.'

*MEN OF WAR ČUTTERS: Four boats started. The race was a very good one. The boats kept well together all the way and finished piose. Result:

010

2

IF

Mr. A. 3. Ankoir, as the parish priest To-day's Advertisements Special Opportunity

the northern shore where she found a more piece. Both rogues' did extremely well. northerly wind and she passed "Vernon," going into second position again. In fact Father Dolan, also gave a highly finished she almost collared the leading boat, but rendering which betrayed-familliarity with H. M. S. "Andromeda," No 2,..,... 1"Diona" managed to round the mark boat stage oraft. Numerous other minor roles

"Hogue"

first, closely followed by Elspeth," "Ver- were well filled by members of the society. 3 non boing about one minute Ister. No The Orchestra Philharmonica provided change was made in the positions of the the music, which was greatly appreciated. boats after the run to the North Fairway Another performance will be given this Buoy, but on the best up to the finish evening which is certain to be well attended. "Vernon" again displaced **Elspeth " and gained considerably on "Dione."

The final timea were ?—

"Andromeda" No 1 ... "Tamar"

4

JUNIOR FOURS: Three boats started in this event-Canton, Yacht Club and V.R.O. Canton were favourites and justified their selection by winning. The race was a fairly good one for half way but Canton were always in a winning position. The Yaght Club rowed well but could not catch Canton, and the latter passed the post first, two longtha ahead of the Yacht Club. Result:

CANTON: G. Bowden, E. W. Pro- vonce, R. Leslie, W. Kuntzel (stroke) and A. W. Purzell (cox)..

DIONE VERNON

ELSPETH

H. H.

1. 37 18

1. 38 10

1 39 40

Tho owner of tho " Vernon-" (Mr H. P. Tooker) has lodged a protest against the Dione for not giving: way when on the 1port tack, laid down in rule 15 of the Club's handbook. This is one of the most important rules governing yacht racing. The matter will, we believe, be dealt with by the Committee.

2

The Hongkong Regatta was concluded on Saturday afternoon at Aberdeen in the pre- It is to be hoped that the steps now ser co of a large number of people, and the being taken by the Viceroy to provide a committee desorve congratulations on their water supply for Canton may not prove efforts to make the event successful. The Abortive. If any city in the world needs arrangemente were not all that could be water continuously and plenty of it it is desired, but, as Mr Gershom Stowart this one. The party of foreign engineers remarked, they had tried an experiment and are now at work making a completo survey awaited the result. The ouurse was an of the city. The general work of triangula admirable one in many respects, but not for Hon is about complete and tho, party will rowing. The wind, which came from the now begin to fill in the streets, giving the east, caused a choppy sea, sapecially between ROYAL HONGKONG YACHT CLUB, 0. H. Mackay, F. Ortlepp, C. König, A. elevation at frequent intervals. At the the mile and half-milo posts. This was su

Borblinger and G. A. Caldwell (cox) same time all possible, sources of water bad that two of the mile races had to be

OFFICERS' GIGS AND WHALERS: This supply are being-investigated. A pumping rowed from the half-mile start and finish also proved an excellent contest but the station (or stations) at the source (or half-a-mile beyond the flagship, The flag-Sutlej" representatives were too good sources) of supply with water towers-in-ship was badly moored for sightseers, for their brother officers and won, though"

not by mach. Result; several sections of the city will probably be

H. M. S. "Sutlej " " "Hogue the scheme submitted. So far as I have been informed this is the first proper survey ever made of this city, a most remarkable fact when we consider how long Canton has had intercourse with the western world. One incidental result of to survey should be that an accurate map of the city should be available to the general public.

CORRESPONDENCE.

THE BOYCOTT.

bealdes encroaching too far over an already.. narrow course. Still, this boing the Rogatta Committee's initial effort, exception cannot be taken to every small point. The Committee, with great courtesy, worked Very

well, especially the Hon. Mr. Gershom Stewart, who was cry who c - during -the Regatta. The other members of the Committee also did their lost to make the day success, hut there seemed on lack of working

stewards.

The results wore :—

a

31 "Andromeda"

+1

1.

2

3

THE LADIES' PRIze forĮPair Oars: The da well as expect. V.R.C. did not show ed in this wont, and the Yacht Club's crew rowed very disappointingly. From the start the Canton crew had the race in hand. They started off at a killing pace which the Yacht Club tried to follow but could not. The V.R.C. boat dropped bohind but later on drow up and passed the Yacht Club's bust, Canton won easily.

Result :

CANTON F. O. Hero, W. Imhoof (Stroke) and A. W-Purnell (cox), ... V.R.C. L. A. Musso, L. Browne

R.H.Y.C.: W. O. Köhler, F. W. (stroke) and R. W. Pearson (cox).

1

Warre (stroke) and G. A. Caldwell (cox).

The dragon race was under way when the

RESENTING THE PRIZES.

His Excell.noy the Governor was early on the course, and His Excellency Admiral Sir Gerard Nool, K.O.B., K.0.M.C., arrived during the forenoon in a torpedo bost destroyer, which, by the way, anchored (To the Editor of the CHINA MAIL.) In the course. Lady Noel and party arrived in the Obristine," placed at the Adiniral's SI-There is very little in your editorial disposal by Sir Paul Chater.

The racing, on the whole, was interesting. on 'The Boycott in the paper just to hand to which I object, but I seem to have been especially the naval events and the Govergship was returning to Hongkong.

nor's Cup. In the former races the slightly misunderstood and so I wish to coxswains were so keen on getting their make my position cloarer. I am fully boats in first that soveral fouls took place. aware that the boycot is hurting some.

TUB SCULLS-There were only two starters Americans and hurting them hadly, but,L. Browns and L. A. Messo, both of the and this one point thought I made plaio, V.R.O. Canton's representative - L. Duran they are the innocent porados. The truth-did not put in an appearance. From the which should appeal to overy well-wisher start Musso went to the front and, rawing of China is that the toycott ta directly a faster stroke than Browne, he maintained burting only China and China's best friends his advantage. For the first quarter of among the Americans. As to your con-mile the difference between the bonts cluding remarks. I believe that I state mot stent, but in the final quarter Bre was the opinion of almost all intelligent dropped further behind and Musso won by Americans when I say that every about one and half lengths. The winner facility should be afforded for the aimis- rowed well and kept a straight course. sion of the exemptolasses of the Chinese into the United Statos. Steps should be taken to encourage Chinese students to seek an education in the United States, bona fide travellers should have easy access to the country and legithusto.com. merce should not be hindered on either side.. At the same time, America is justi- fied in adopting measures to keep out undesirable Chinese immigrants. It is her duty to do this if she thinks it necessary for the welfare of her own people. Again thanking you, I am, etc.,.

Canton, December 9.

*

AN AMERICAN.

(To the Editor of the CHINA MAIL.) Sin-I have read the letter from An Amèrican published in your yesterday's issue, and from where it is dated I presume he is a resident of Canton, Alter vitupe- rating the boycott movement, he goes on to

Rosult:-

L. A. Musso... --L. Browne

****

WAS

ONE-DESIGN CLASS: Four boats started in this Class, viz.. "Min" "Kathleen,"

**Min Bonito" and "Colleen" again aailed well and finished up by winning by about thirty seconds from Kathleen" The times were :-

1.

H. M. 8.

1 65 45

1 60 12

1 69 23

MIN KATHLEEN... BONITO Colleen

2 2 40 HANDICAP CLASS: "Chanticleer, Al. "Gloris," "Dorest," and "Spray" annah," put in an appearance for this race. As in the previous race "Chanticleer" saved ber time on Alannah," as did Gloria," while "Spray." with her handicap of two minutes a mile, filled eccond position. The times were:

2 ALANNAH

CHANTICLEER

8.

2. 14 26

2 15 50

3

GLORIA DOREEN SPRAY ::

.. 2 22 50 ... 2 29 145.

2 31

CORRECTED.

1. 1. B. 2 14 15

2 650 2 10 50 2 18 48 2 O 7

THE CORINTHIAN YACHT CLUB

"

BY WHARF AND WAVE,

F

The Crown Prince of Japan left Yoko. hama on Dec. 8 on board the cruiser "Iwate," accompanied by the cruiser "Kasuga," to attend the launch of the "Taukuba," the first armoured, and the largest, cruiser ever built in Japan. The launch takes place on the 12th inat, at Kure. Admirals Yamamoto and Togo sre also attending.

The Tender “Tablas" Ashore. Captain Arthur, of the steamer "Foo Shing," reports that on the 5th. instant, while passing Apo Island, in reply to a rocket signal, he stopped the steamer about & mile south of the island and apoke to the tug

ing to light-housendes pngaged in towing the Tablas" off

THIS SPACE HAS BEEN

RESERVED

BY

KING BROTHERS,

AT THE

ROBINSON PIANO-

COMPANY, LTD.

8, New London Street, Two

LONDON, E.C.

20-1

Hongkong, January 4, 1904.

VICTORIA AMATEUR, DRAMATIC OLUB.

THE MEMBERS of the above Club will

give their first performance in the

COLLARD

W

DRAWING-ROOM

GRANDS HALF-PRICE (to close a/c),

TO-NIGHT 5 RACHALS

the rest on the south eas end of the island. Theatre of ST. PATRICK'S CLUB, GAR. They desired to send a letter to Manila but DEN ROAD (near the Tram Station), as the "Foo Shing" was bound for Hong-TO-NIGHT! kong and the tug rofused any assistance sho procceded on her way. The captain of the "Tablas " said that they hoped to get off at the next high water which was the following morning.

...

Fire on the “Siberia.”

A fire broke out on the Pacific Mail Company's steamer “Siberia" on Saturday

morning which resulted in considerable damage being done. The outbreak occur. red in the hold where a largo quantity of hop was stored and was discovered at The third Club Race for the One Design 1,30 o'clock. The ship's firemen were at class of the Corinthian Yacht Club was sail once called to quarters and so prompt were ed yesterday over a course from the Police they that within five minutes they had 13 Pier, Kowloon, to Kowloon Rock (star lines of hose pouring water into the hold. board), Meyer's East Buoy (port), Lymun The task of getting the flames under proved

"Hibernia," "Cam,” woro

not accomplished until about 2 o'clock, Beacon (port) and back to Police Iier. a very difficult one, however, and it was Astboro," Nina," "Thecla " and with the assistance of the Government fire The starters

**Asthore" was across the line under Chief Inspector Baker, About 900 "Gael," crossing the line in the order float and a detachment of the Fire Brigade, when the gun fired but reorossed again, bales of hemp were damaged by fire and while side of the line and had face trn the water and other damage was done which wrong side of the line and, had some trouble cannot at present be estimated. How the with her main maat. She ultimately crossed fire originated is unknown. the line five minutes and three seconds after "Hibernis." The race was a good one, but the "Asthore" again came in a Sprained Ankle, Stiff Neck, Lame winner, almost five minutes ahead of the second boat. The timer were ¡—

In requesting Lady Noel to present the prizes to the successful competitors the Hon. Mr Gershom Stewart remarked that the Regatta had been an experiment and they waited for the public verdict as to whether it had been a success or not. One thing he was certain of, it had been a success in respect of the attendance of ladies and ntlemen who had favoured them with their presonce that day. They felt that as long as the ladies supported named. them they were all right. He referred to the courtesy of the Kowloon and Whampoa Dock Coy for so Eindly lending them their promises which were admirably altuated for works of commerce and works of pleasure 1 (applause).

Lady Noel then presented the prizes, with the exception of the Ladies' Prize, which Miss Alice Berkeley handed to the winners.

2

THE BROWN CHALLENGE CUP for six oar ed giga caused considerable excitement

His Excellency the Governor also spoke. among the military men present. The Royal Engineers got the better start of He thanked Lady Noel for so kindly dis- their opponents-the Royal West Kents-tributing the prizes and observed that be and were never troubled, winning by any thought the meeting that day had been number of lengths, Thoir success wae

a great Bucoess, largely due to the co- loudly cheered by the R. E. mon present, operation of the services-the naval and the and they were not few in number. Re-military-with the the civil element, to- gether with the competition of Canton, which they always welcomed whether they In conclusion he ware successful or not. -presented Lady Noel with a bouquet as a

momento of the cocasion. (Applause).

Three cheers were given for the ladies, and the ceremony concluded.

sult:-

ROYAL ENGINEERS: Sergt. Stokes, Sappers Spires, Fisher, Tanner and Barnes, Second Carpl. Murray (stroke) and Sapper Grimsey (cox.)

ROYAL WEST KENTS: Private Row- lands, Lance-Oorpla. Petersen and Flynn, Privates Turner and King, Lance Corpl. Barnett (stroke) and Bandsman Faulkner (cox.)

-1

2

JUNIOR FOURS A; The V. R. C.'s crew

League Cricket.

A

Ε.

31.

8.

3

8

30

3

13

20

3 20 45

Á STHORE

HIDERNIA

Сам NINA THECLA

3 21 47,

GAEL

3 27 48 retired.

Baseball.

Shoulder.

HESE are three common ailments for which Chamberlain's Pain Balm is especially valuable. If promptly applied

it will eave you time, money and suffering when troubled with any one of these ail- ments. For sale by All Dealers; WATKINS & Co., Ltd.. General Agents.

To-day's Advertisements

AMERICAN ASIATIC STEAMSHIP COMPANY.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

FROM NEW YORK, VIA SUĘZ

CANAL.

THE Steamship

The baseball game on Saturday between the Hongkong Baseball Club and the U.S. **Raleigh for the Cop presented by Messra Gregor and Company was won by the "Raleigh "by runs to 4. The sailors opened well, scoring 4 runs in the first innings, and the local team were dia. missed for nil in their two first innings, At The cricket matches in connection with the end of the sixth innings the game the League Competition played on Saturday stood: Raleigh" 9 Hongkong.1. In resulted in a win for the Police, Craigongow the seventh innings Hongkong scored 3, ur and a forfeit to Howloon, the defented bringing the total to 4, and the game finish-E boing the Army Staff and Hongkong 'A', ed 11 to 4 against the local men, The line- the Royal Engineers forfeiting to the Kow-up and scores were as follows:—

"RLEIGH" U 6.8. loon. The greatest surprise was the result of the Police-Army Staff match. On the Evitts form previously shown by these two teams Semplo it was expected that the Army Staff would have an easy win, but the deadly bowling McNair of Korr (five for 24) and Shepherd (five for ten) dismissed the Army Staff for 37,

The Bennett Vodraffe, 10, being top. scorer. 1'olico ecored the requisite runs for one Fuchs wicket, Waterer compiling 19 and Edwards Green 12, both not out.

made a poor start, enabling the Royal say that the Amorfoan exports to China are Hongkong Yacht Club's boat to get a a mero bagatello. Apart from the ama-length's advantage. When the V.R.O. men settled down to their work however it teurish value of the letter which teems with was at once seen that they would win, Blue-book items and other soporifics, his They rowed, about 29 to 30 strokes per Case is decidedly a weak one. Does it minute against 32 by the Yacht Club; At follow that Chinese should be excluded the three quarter mile post the V.R.C. wholesale from the United States, simply were more than a length ahead, which they because American exports to China are subsequently increased, winning by over a mere bagatello. Again, should they, two lengths. Result:

treated Bamo reason, be

for

that

V.R.C.: J. 8. Alves, J. H. R. Hance, L. A. MuEBO, L. Browne (stroke) and R. W. Pearson (cox.) ...

R. H. YACHT CLUB W. Stewart, H. W. Lostor, J. Hanron, H. Schoen- herr (stroke) and Q. A. Caldwell (cox.) · 2} MEN-OF-WAR GIGS AND WHALERS Thirteen boats started and great spirit was but the judges decided as follows:-

H.M.S."Ettrick "...

Wertz (Capt.)

The Hongkong 'A' team totalled 9 Slavin against Craigengower. Fowler 25, Lang 20 an1 Kew, not out, 11, were the best scores. Craigengower replied with 152,

Catcher l'itcher

1st Base

2nd Bwe

MONTROSE, Captain Ronr. Guraa, having arrived from the above Porte, Consignees of Cargo HONGKONG

are hereby informed that their Goods are O'Brien

being landed at their risk into the Godowns Griffen & Rout-of the HONGKONG AND KOWLOON WHARF -Tedge AND GODOWN Co., LTD., at Kowloon and McHugh stored at Consignees' risk and expense. Rutledge and

Gray MacPherson

and

3rd Base Short Stop Allen Left Field Thomas

Griffen Centre Fiell Avery Right Field Gray & Themaa

RUKS BY INNINGS.

Н

..... 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. "RALEIGH

4, 2, 2, 0, 0, 1, 0, 2, 0.

11

4

hokuered statement that China is not fit manifested by all. Several fouls occurred, Bass, not out, 82, Rose 18, Cooper 17

like criminals on landing there? The Chinese exports to America are neither of a mammoth quantity, yot Chins has never dreamt of excluding Yankees from her Empire. Undesirable as their missionaries are if China ever takes stops to fire' them, Uncle Sam would be mad about it.

An American further repeats the to be treated as a civilized nation. Why Because she knows no lynch laws? Boouse she has no highbinders' and' hoodlums " Or because she lacks graf- ters,* invonslitera;'un imous and 'coche?" An American is inclined to believe that -the boycott leaders are making money of the agitation. Obviously be gucases that the boycott leaders are all same leaders of the Tammany Hall. But he is mistaken. When ho finds conclusive evidence in the 'combine, it will be time for him to speak.

"

Pestonjes fo. The bowling honours were HONGKONG, 0, 0, 1, 0, 0, 0, 3, 0, 0 taken by Fowler (6 for 52), Lammert (3 for

1

Hogue," No. 1 Hogue." No. 2 "Itchen"

2

27), Brawn (3 for 29), Pestonjce (3 for 32),

3

Daniel (1 for 8) and Piggott (1 for 14).

4

The match arrang d between Kowloon

.

VICTORIA A. D.C.

place as the latter forfeited to Kowloon, Production of The Shaughraun."

--

No claims will be admitted after tho Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining undelivered after the 17th Inst., will bo subject to reat,

All Broken, Chofed, and Damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on the 18th Inst., at 2.30 p.m.

No Fire Insurance has been effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by

SHEWAN TOMES & CO., General Agents. Hongkong, December 11, 1905.

(MONDAY), 11ra-DECEMBER, › AND TO-MORROW (TUESDAY) 12TH, SATURDAY, 16TH DECEMBER, 1905. When Boucicault's Famous Irish Drama

in Three Acts, THE SHAUGHRAUN will be presented.

Doors open at 8 P.M.

Oommenca at

83) P.M. sharp. Chairs may be ordered for 11.30 P. M. PRICES: Reserved Seats, 82; Unreserved $1. Soldiers & Sailors in Uniform Half Frico,

Sexta may be booked at the ROBINSON PIANO CO., LD., where plan is on view.

Hongkong, December 11, 1905,

WANTED.

YOMPETENT CHINESE or

2248

PIANOS

$550, formerly $670.

APOLLO

PIANOLAS

$290. Rolls 20% off.

JUST UNPACKED

IN NEW STORE,

SPAN NO HININE OF RURA rapid, acourate and speak English fluently BECHSTEIN, No other need apply

2288

THE SAVOY, LTD., Queen's Road, Hongkong, December 11, 1905..

CHINA AND COAST PORTS STEAM. SHIP COMPANY.

Have This Day been Appointed as MANAGER.

GEO. KERBLE, 3, MacDonnell Road,

Hongkong, December 11, 1905. 2292

HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB.

NOTICE.

and Stand Accommodation in the Enclosure for the FORTHCOMING RACK

STEINWAY, KRAUSS,

HAAKE,

RACHALS,

WERNER.

A STOCK UNEQUALLED

--

IN THE COLONY.

MEETING are requested to apply to the IRE OR REDIT.

Undersigned on or before SATURDAY, the 16th December, 1905," By Order

2297

T. F. HOUGH, Clerk of the Course. -- Hongkong, December 11, 19^5.

JAPANESE PICTURES.

maining unsold WATER COLOUR Dia. a largo DRAWINGS,

etc., at count (depending upon amount of pur chase) from TO-DAY to WEDNESDAY next. The Piotures are on 'exhibition at 31, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, above Messrs WATKINS, LIMITED.

WEISMANN, LTD.

GO TO

WEISMANN'S

FOR YOUR

BREAD.

Hongkong, December 11, 1905.-2293 THE ONLY EUROPEAN BAKERY

IN THE COLONY. Hongkong, September 1, 1905.

TO LET.

NE SEMI-DETACHED VILLA in GARDEN ROAD, KOWLOON, near the Forry, with Five Bright and Airy Rooms.

2294 ONE

'BEN' LINE OF STEAMERS.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

STEAMSHIP BENAVON.

FROM LEITH, ANTWERP, LONDON AND STRAITS.

of

Gas and Electric Light laid on.

Commanding Fine View of the Harbour. - Rent. 8100.00.—

Apply to

H. RUTTONJEË,

LIMITED.

1034

CHAMPAGNES

PER CABB

I doz bottles.

PER CART

2 dos

bottle

2202

MOET AND CHANDOŃ.

*DRY IMPERIAL:867.00

THE CHALLENGE FOUR was won by and the Royal Engineers did not take

A start was Hongkong rather easily.

who count a win made at the half-mile post, owing to the

The result of these games place Craigen-

The recently-formed Viatoria Amateur rough way at the mile starting place and

6 D'Aguilar Street, Hongkong, second to the R. G. A. on the total the finish was half a mile beyond the gower

36 & 38, Elgin Road, Kowloon. flagship. The local crew went ahead from points scored, with the Army Staff third, Dramatic Club gave their first performance the start and at half way led by over a

on the percentage of points on but

Hongkong, December 5, 1905. length. The second half mile was between the number of matches played, Kowloon on Saturday evening in St. Patrick's Hall

(ONSIGNEES of Vargo are hereby in- In conclusion, An American' hopes sampans and jumks and the course taken bead the list with 100. R. G. A are second The production staged was Dion Beuoi- that the Chines Mugwumps' will do by both boats was very erratio. However with 80; Army Staff third, 75; Civil Ser cault's well-known Irish drama The Nomed that all Goods are being DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY, something to win back the ésteem of the Hongkong crew kept its lead and won vice, fourth, 50; Craigenguwer, fifth, 47: Shaughraus,' and the rendering was a very landed at their risk into the hazardona

The theatre was packed and/or extra hazardous GODOWNB Police, sixth, 46; Hongkong 'A', seventh, creditable one. America. If every American reasons like by a length and a half. Result this particular one, we do not see how wo ROYAL HONGKONG YACHT CLUB :"F 23; and Royal Engineers, eighth, 6 per notwithstanding the fact that a limit hid the HONGKONG and KOWLOON WHARF and FOR SWATOW, AMOY & FOOOHOW. MOET AND CHANI ON

beon placed on the issue of tickets, and can win back anything of such a nation. A. Biden, A. B. Rouse, W. O. Köhler,

manifestations of approval at the entertain. GODOWN CO., LIMITED, whence and/or

TH What we think we can do is to ship 'An F. W. Warre (stroke) and G. A. Cald-

No Claime will be admitted after the American" to a desert island until he learns well (cox)

Kowloon A team in a friendly match by Shaughraun' is a drams in three acts and Goods have left the Godowns, and all Captain A. E. HODGINS, will be despatched MOET AND CHANDON

The Civil Service A defeated the ment were numerous and hearty.. The from the wharves delivery may be obtained. Company's Steamship fifteon runs. Civil Service scored 70 sixteen scenes, so that the amateurs ect (Hoggarth 26) and Kowloon replied with themselves no light task in the matter of Goods undelivered after the 16th Inst., for the above Ports on THURSDAY, the

stage management, and in this, in spite of will be subject to rent.

All Claims against the Steamer mast be For Freight.or Passage, apply to 55 (Curwen 17).

the very small space at their disposal, they prosented to the Undersigned on or before

DOUGLAS, LAPRAIK & Co., succeeded far beyond expectations. Tho

General Managers." the 23rd December, or they will not be scenery, painted by Mr J. B. Northam, recognized.

Hongkong, December 11, 1905.

A. CHINAMAN,

: Hongkong, Dec. 8.

DESERTED GRAVES,

....

cent."

CIVIL SERVICE 'A.' ". KOWLOON 'A.'

1

to refrain from disparaging a countryCANTON F. C. Herb, EE. Andrus, whence he is receiving hospitality Yours, C. Allers,W. Imhoof (stroke) aid A.. etc.,

W. Purnell (cox).

THE STEWARDS CHALLENGE CUP for Sculls was between W. Kuntzel (Canton) and H. W. Kennett (Hongkong). Hereagain the start was at the half-mile and at the flag. ship-half-way-Kennett was ahead but Kuntzol was rowing well and fast overhaul R. G.. A, ... ing the local oarsman. Shortly afterwards Craigongower Kuntzel went ahead and won with the Army Staff greatest of ease. Kenneti's hoat struck a rock near the finish and was damaged some- What. Resuit

(To the Editor of the CHINA MAILA) Sir-A few of us had occasion to visit Stanley the other day and having heard that the last resting place of those many quidično vi ours, their wives and children, who died like flies after the British occupa tion in 1841, was near by, we strolled that way. Died in the service of England, mind you, Mr Editor, and now look at their lamentably neglected gravesl! Grass and un-

W. Kuntzel (Canton)

BW Kennett (Hongkong) ... THE GOVERNOR'S CHALLENGE Our. This proved to be the best race of the day. Fivo boats started, Royal Engineers, Messrs Melchers and Blackhead, Royal West Kent. Regiment and Coldstream Guarde, Eastern Extension Telegraph Company, and Volan

Police Κούνιους Civil Servico Hongkong A Royal Engineers

Pid.

Won

Loat

Dra.

Yachting,

was much admired.

The Shaughraun 'illustrates life in Tre-

All broken, chafed, and damagel Goods

land at a troubled period and is full of are to be left in the Godowns, were they strong scenes and indidents that a; peal to will be examined on the 18th December,

the sympathies of the audionos and give

0 12

10

9

2 2 1 7

at 11 a.m.

2

0 20 B

2 0

6

ample opportunities to those filing the

1

4

1

leading roles. Of the lattor Mr. Geo. Burnett, as Con (the soul of every fair, the

No Fire Insurance has been effected Bills of Lading will be countersigned by

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co.,

Agents

2287- Hongkong, December 11. 1906.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. FROM CALOUTTA, PENANG AND SINGAPORE.

HE Steamship Gregory Apar, haring

HAIUHING,

14th December, at 10 a.m.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

$60.00

• WHITE STAR'...... 41.00

44.00

・・ MOUSSEUX'-

34.00

36, 0

CHARLES LOUBET

2295

& Co. EXTRA SEO 42.00

45.00

SOLE AGENTS:

H. PRICE & Co,

168

WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS,

12, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL.

dergrowth up to a man's knees; headstones toer Corps.

O fintech and the West Kent goed To-day's Advertisements

worst of all in some cases the actual stones

aldo,

THE PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY'S STEAMER PALAWAN, life of every funeral and first fiddle at all weddings) undoubtedly deserves first

FROM ANTWERP, LONDON, MALTA, mention. He was the life and soul of the

PORT SAID, SUEZ AND STRAITS. production in all its lighter pafts, and THE ROYAL HONGKONG YACHT clue.

portrayed the character in a manner with The fourth Club race for the Royal which little fault could he found. He both

NONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above- named Vessel aro. hereby informed Hongkong Yacht Club took place yesterday, looked and acted the part of a dare-devil over the following course-Police Pier, Irishman spoiling for fun or fight, but yet

that their Goods are being landed and Kowloon, to Trocas Rock Buoy (port), giving unselfish devotion to his master

placed at their risk in the HONGKONG AND in all stages of decay, some prone, and work of the grave itself has crumbled away, the best starts and had about a length's boat on starting line (port), North Fairway that of a young Irish gentleman under signees of Cargo are hereby informed that GODOWNS at Kowloon, where each consign and the hollow part lies open. The whole lead before the first quarter of a mile was Buoy (port) and back to Police Pier. sentence as a Fonian and in love with Artia their Goods will be delivered from along ment will be sorted out Mark by Mark and delivery can be obtained as soon as the pitiful sight is enough to make a decent covered. The Royal Engineers were on The wind was fairly fresh and came from O'Neal, was well suitained by Mr A.

Cargo impeding the discharge will be Goods are landed. Englishman's face burn with, shame, and to the Hongkong elde and kept up a good the East. The following were the results: Cunningham who was suited to the part, as

This vessel bringa on Cargo- make him curse those in power whose work pada Melchers' orew made a spurt about CHAMPIONSHIP CLASS: Three bosts well as having an excellent conception of it. landed at once at Conelgnees risk and

From LONDON, &c., ex 8.8. Egypt. it should be to see that all respect be paid half way but it was a last effort and they started, viz., "Dione," "opeth and Mrs A. Cunningham appeared as Artie expense. Cargo remaining on board after

Optional Goode will-bo landed hero un. to those who died that we might enjoy fell back into forth position again. After Vernon," crossing the starting line in the O'Neal a difficult rolo-and for her inter of the 14th December, will be land- our island. A few dollars per month would passing half-way the Royal Engineers began order named. The reach to Trocas Rook pretation sho deserves great credit. Mr J. ed a Consignees risk and expense into less instructions are given to the contrary

to row hard and, though the West Kents Buoy ended with Diono" rounding first. D. P-Le Grove na Capt. Molineux was a the hazardons and/or extra hazardous before I P.M., TO-DAY accepted their challenge and endeavoured followed a low seconds later by Elspeth to keep them off, they gradually crept up and "Vernon." It was then a run for the typical young English officer, keen in Godowns of the HoraxoNG AND Kow. Goods not cleared by the 17th Inst., No Fire Insuranco will be offected by me and ultimately passed, first the Volunteers, mark boat off Green. Island, but after honour and quick to fall a victim to the LooN WHARE AND GODOWN COMPANY, at 4 p.m., will be subject to rent.

charms of the Irish ladies. As Miss laire LaTED: then the West Kents, and won, Result olearing the Eastern and of Stonecutter's Ffolliott (a Sligo Lady) and the object of Consignees of Cargo from SINGAPORE and in any case whatever.

Island spinnakers were sot to port. Molineur's affections, Mrs J. B. Northam PERANO are requested to take IMMEDIATE

Damaged, packages must be left, in the Vernon" began to move along better bere

was very well placed. The part of delivery of their Goods from alongside; Godowns for examination by the Con- and passed "Elspeth, but "Dione!!

Yoman, complete with accessories, rounded the mark- first. The boats were capable bands of Mrs C. Matthews Vossel will be landed and stored at Const an appointed hour. All claims must be including 22 Pyramid and Three now PLAY Moya (in love with Conn) was in the such Cargo impeding the discharge of the signees and the Company's representative close together. On the boat up who, although in common with beveral tiraces' risk and expense, vam presented within ten days of the steamer's ING BALLS, 16 cues, rests, Bud 6 PENDANT to the starting line an unfortunate other members of the company, found Cymptoms to bee Chamberlain's Cough Moo, M. W. Graham, W. Bolgrato incident occurred. Vernon" on the medy during the past year, and to have to roka) and Capt. F. J. Joslin (cox.)... 2 starboard tack met 'Dione" on the good deal of trouble with the bro No Fire Insurance will be effected, arrival here, after which date they cannot ELECTRIC LIGHTS with SHADES. On view

remedy the defect. If the Goverment can-

ont spare them cannot a few of us obtain

permision to do the work for those whose obvious duty it is7-Lam, eto,

OBSERVER

Hongkong, December 11..

Influenza

ROYAL ENGINEERS-A. G. Ramsford- Hannay, G. L. Hall, A. B Ogle, 0. Cooper (stroke) and Major le Breton Simmons (cox.)

ROYAL WEST KENTS AND GOLDSTREAM

he cured by commencing at the first GUARDS: E. 8. Ward, 0. W. Case-

Remedy. Thousands have used this re-

HONGKONG VOLUNTEERS • J. H, R

learn of a single ouso where they were not Hanco, O. E. Hance, H. W. Lester, pleased. For sale by All Dealers; WATKINS JW Witchell (stroke) and H. W.

06. Ltd., General Agents

Kennett (cox.) se

Bills of Lading will be countersigned by be recognised. No claims will be admitted Mr. A. The undersigned. gao, played in a finished style.

after the goods have left the Godowns.

E. A. HEWETT. port tack, and as the latter did not Walstow had a difficult task as Harvey

DAVID SASSOON, & Co, LD., glve way Vernon,

non," to avoid a collision, Duff, an unscrupulous police agrit and

Superinte Agents

2296 Hongkong, December 11, 1905, Hongkong, December 11, 1905.

put her hoing up and just grazed under right hand supporter of "Corry Kinchess Dione's" stern, "Elspeth." stood over to Mr W. T. Adolphy) the chief villian of the

2900.

Kowloon,

TU LETA

FOUR-ROOMED HOUSE, at No. 5, Rose Terrace, Robinson Road,

Possession from the 15th December, Apply to

THE COMPRADORE.

Messra Barretoë & Co.. Hongkong, December 11, 1905. 2291

NE

-FOR SALE.

BILLIARD TABLE by Cox and

at the 119th Infantry Mess, AUSTIN ROAD Kowloon. Offers will be considered by Mesa President.

PRICE $900, Hongkong December 11, 1905. 2289

Shipping.

STEAMSHIP PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL

NAVIGATION COMPANY

WILE, despatch VESSELS to the Undermentioned PORTS on the DATE

named :-

FOR

YOKOHAMA,

1.

!

STEAMERS

TO BAIL ON HEMARKS.

Noon, 12th December. J

Freight and Passage.

Freight only.

VIA S'HAI, ƒ PALAWAN ......

A. F. STREET...... MOJI AND KOBE...........................

LONDON & ANTWERP, VIA (PALERMO

S'PORE, PANG, CL'DO, PORT SAID, MARSEILLES & BARCELONA

E. G. ANDREWS......

JDELTA

SHANGHAI............................................- C, L. DANIEL ...

* Y. & O. 8, N. Oo,'s Office,

SIMLA

|0. D. GOLDƏMİTH,E.N.R.

Hongkong, December 8, 1905,

Aftercoon Deo. 15th.

About 18th December.

Freight, and

Noon, 16th See Special

December. Advertisement

E. A. HEWETT, Suprintendent.

26

·CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY COMPANY'S

ROYAL MAIL STEAMSHIP LINE,

LUXURY-SPEED-PUNCTUALITY.

The only Line that MAINTAINS Regular Schedule Service of 12 Days across the PACIFIC is the EMPRESS LINE." SAVING 3 TO 7 DAYS OCEAN TRAVEL 12 DAYS YOKOHAMA TO VANCOUVER.

PROPOSED SAILINGS. R.M.8. EMPRESS OF JAPAŃ EMPRESS OF OHINA. ATHENIAN

EMPRESS OF INDIA TARTAR

21 DAYS HONGKONG to VANCOUVER,

(Subject to Alteration).

. LEAVE HONGKONG ARRIVE VANCOUVER.”~- 6000 TONS WEDNESDAY, Dec. 13...... .Jan. 3. 6000 TONS WEDNESDAY, Jan. 10.. 3882 TONS WEDNESDAY, Jan. 24 6000 TONS WEDNESDAY, Feb. 7 4425 Tong Wednesday, Feb. 21..

.Jan. 31. .Feb. 17. .Feb. 28. Mar. 17.

THE Quickest route to CANADA, UNITED STATES and EUROPE, calling at TBHANGHAI, NAGASAKI, (through the INLAND SEA OF JAPAN), KUBE, YOKOHAMA, VICTORIA, connecting at VANCOUVER with the COMPANY'S PALAȚIAL OVERLAND TRAINS, DAILY from the PACIFIC to the ATLANTIC WITHOUT: OHANGE, Hongkong to London, 1st Olass.....via St. Lawrence £60. vis New York £62.

Intermediate on Steamers,

£40.

£42. and 1st Class Rail R.M.S. TARTAR AND ATHENIAN Carry INTERMEDIATE Passengers only at intermediato rates, affording superior accommodation for that Class,

Passengers booked through to all principal points and AROUND THE WORLD. SPECIAL RATES (first class only) granted to Missionaries, Mombers of the Naval, Military, Diplomatic and Civil Services, and to European Officials in the Service of China and Japan Governments.

+

A

For further information, Maps, Routes, Handbooks, Rates of Freight and Pas eage, apply to

D. E. BROWN, General Agent, CORNER PEDDER STREET and PRAYA, Opposite Blake Pier. Hongkong, November 30, 1905.

INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LD.

FOR

PROJECTED SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG

(SUBJECT TO ALTERATION).

STEAMERS

+ SHANGHAI, Via SWATOW. WOSANG ......TUESDAY,

SINGAPORE PENANG KUMSANG...} TUESDAY,

AND CALCUTTA

+ SHANGHAI

* MANILA

TO SAIL.

THE CHINA MAIL.

Shipping

Shipping.

OCEAN STEAM SHIP COMPANY, LIMITED, PACIFIC MAIL 3.0. 00.,

AND

CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.

JOINT SERVICES. FORTNIGHTLY SAILINGS FOR LONDON AND CONTINENT MONTHLY SAILINGS FOR. LIVERPOOL.

TAKING / CARGO ON THROUGH BILLS OF LADING FOR ALL EUROPEAN, NORTH AND SOUTH AMERICAN, WEST AUSTRALIAN, JAVA, AND SUMATRA PORTS,

FROM

EUROPEAN SERVICE.

OUTWARDS.

STEAMERS

..............TELEMACHUS........

DUR

GLASGOW AND LIVERPOOL... STENTOR................. 13th December. GLASGOW AND LIVERPOOL ......KANCHOW..........................26th GLASGOW AND LIVERPOOL GLASGOW AND LIVERPOOL......PYRRHUS ........ GLASGOW AND LIVERPOOL ......PAR LING...... GLASGOW AND LIVERPOOL ......SAINT BEDE..... 'GLASGOW AND LIVERPOOL......PATROCLUB .....

FOR

HOMEWARDS.

STEAMERS

51

29th 2nd January.

......2nd

2nd 13

....... 9th

F

AMSTERDAM, LONDON & ANTWERP,..HECTOR .............19th December. * GENOA, MARSEILLES & LIVERPOOL...GLAUCUS ............. 20th AMSTERDAM, LONDON & ANTWERP... TYDEUS................. 2nd January. AMSTERDAM, LONDON & ANTWERP...IDOMENRUS........... 16th

* Taking Cargo for spool at Tondon Rates,

TRANS-PACIFIC SERVICE.

ÜPERATING IN CONJUNCTION WITH

12

THE NORTHERN PACIFIC RAILWAY 00

AND TAKING CARGO ON THROUGH BILLS OF LADING TO ALL OVERLAND COMMON POINTS IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND CANADA.

EASTWARD.

FOR

BIMANTES

TO CAM

VICTORIA, SEATTLE, TACOMA, and all TenzMACHUS ...... 1st January.

PACIFIC COAST PORTS, VIA NAGA

A AUBE & YOKOHAMA.................... NINGCHOW... 1st February,

From

1

TACOMA, SEATTLE, VICTORIA TYDEUN.....

AND PACIFIC COAST

Hongkong, December 9, 1905,

WESTWARD.

B

STEAMERS

Due

PINGBUEY.... For Freight, apply to

.26th December, ....26th January,

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,

Agents.

18

CHINA NAVICATION CO., LD.

ГОВ

STEAMER

.TAMING •

MONDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1905,

Shipping.

MESSAGERIES MARITIMES

OCCIDENTAL AND ORIENTAL 8.8. 00.,

TOYO KISEN KAISHA

U.S. MAIL LINES.

VIA HONOLULU,

TAKING PASSENGERS AND CARGO TO JAPAN, THE UNITED STATES, MEXICO, CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA, AND EUROPE:

SEMI-TROPICAL ROUTE.

FRENCH MAIL STEAMERS.

STEAM FOR SAIGON, SINGAPORE,

MMBATAVIA, COLOMBO, India,

ADEN, EGYPT, · MAR.

SEILLES, LONDON,

HAVRE, BORDEAUX, MEDITERRANEAN. AMD

BLACK SEA PORTE,

Steamship

TONKIN,

Captain CHARBONNEL, will be despatuled for MARSEILLES on TUESDAY, the 12th December, ab 1 P.M.

This Steamor connects at Cordo with the Australian line 8.8. Farra bound for MARSEILLES, Via BOMBAY and Appr.

Passage Tickets and through Bills of Lading issued for above ports.

Cargo also booked for principal places in

Only line taking the warm. SOUTHERN ROUTE Boross the Pacario, via HONOLULU, Europe on OAHU, the most fertile and beautiful island of the PACIFIO,

PROPOSED SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG. SIBERIA..... .18,000.

FRIDAY

* MONGOLIA ORINA...

DORIO..........

***...27,000

...10.200

18,000 9,000

* MANCHURIA

* KOREA COPTIC

*Twin Screws.

15th Dec, at Noon. WEDNESDAY, 27th Dec, at Noon.

...FRIDAY,

6th Jan, at Noon.

...FRIDAY, FRIDAY ...TUESDAY. FRIDAY,

19th Jan., at Noon,

26th Jan, at Noon, 6th Feb., at Noon: 16th Feb., at Noon.

September 16-27th 1905

August 16th-20th, 1905

RECORD FAST TRIPS. Yokohama to San Francisco......8.9. KOREA, 18,000 tons,

10 days, 11 hours and 5 minutes.

San Francisco to Honolulu...... SIBERIA, 18,000 tons.

4 days, 19 hours.

San Francisco to Yokohama......8.8. SIBERIA, calling at Midway Islands and Honolulu

en-route, August 16th-31st, 1905, 13 days; 13 hours. Yokohama to San Francisco.......9.9. SIBERIA, 18,000 tons, Oct, 13th to 23rd, 1905

10 days, 10 hours and 20 minutes.

THELSCO, MA.

Next Bailings will be as follows - 8.8. ABMAND BEBIO...Deol 8.8. ERNEST SILIONS Jan. 8.8. POLYNESIEN

...Jarı.

26, 1906, 9, 1908, 28, 1908. G. DE CHAMPEAUX,

agento Hongkong, November 29, 1905.

2210

COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES DIARITIES.

PAQUEBOTS TOSTE FRANCAIS.

FOR SHANGHAL, KOBE AND YOKOHAMA.

HE Company's Steamship.

ERNEST SIMONS,

Captain BOURDON, will be despatobed for the shove ports on gr about TUESDAY, the 12th December.

G. DE CHAMPEAUX

Agent

CISCO, via SHANGHAI, NAGASAKI, (INLAND SEA), KOBE, YOKOHAMA and HONOLULU, on FRIDAY, the 18th December, at Noon, taking cargo for Japan and the United States.

SPECIAL RATES (first class only, granted to Missionaries, Members of the Naval, Hongkong, December 6, 1905. 2263 Military, Diplomatic and Civil Services, and to European Officials in the Service of China and Japan Governments.

FOR SHANGHAI,

Through Bills of Ladig og bres.porte!im to Yokohama und ocher Japan. Ports, to San Francisco, to Atlantio and Inland Cities of the United States, via Over (Taking Cargo at through Rates to TAINGTAU

land Railway, to Havana, Trinidad, and Demerara, and to ports in Mexico, Central and South America, by the Companies and connecting Steamers.

For further Information as to Passage and Freight, apply to the Agency of the Companies, QUEEN'S BUILDINGS.

QUEEN'S BUILDINGS.

Hongkong, Decomber 7, 1905,

S. SILVERSTONE, Agent.

21

PORTLAND AND ASTATIC

STEAMSHIP COMPANY.

2.

BALLINGE FROM HONGKONO, via INLAND BEA OF JAPAN, PORTLAND, OREGON

Most, KODE & Youth; For

STEAMSHIP.

TO. BAIL

OPERATING IN

CONNECTION WITH THE

·

OREGON RAILROAD & NAVIGATION CO.

KIUELING + SİLAOHSING *........................

12th December. 12th December. 14th December. 23rd December.

Tors.

..5198

CAPTAIN,

ERNST

4370

CHANGEHA 1.

27th December.

WAGEMANK

FELDTMANN

METZENTOIN.....

TO SAIL AT DAYLIGHT ON.

Dec. 19, 1900.

Dec. 22, 1905,

Jan. 7, 1906.

Jan. 31, 1906.

MANILA SHANGHAL.. SHANGHAI.. Dec. 12, Daylight. YOKOHAMA & KOBE

FORT ZAMBOANGA,

DARWIN THURSDAY ISLAND, COOKTOWN, CAIRNS, TOWNSVILLE, BRISBANE, SYDNEY & MELBOURNE CEBU & ILOILO .........................................................................SUNOLIANG.............. 28th December,

* The attention of Passengers is directed to the Superior Accommodation offered by these Steamers, which are fitted throughout with Electrio Light Unrivalled-Table, A daly qualified Burgeon is carried.

TINGSANG ...TUESDAY, LUONGSANG ...FRIDAY,

Dec. 12,

Dec. 12, Doc. 15, at 4 P.M.

at 3 P.M.

at 9 P.M.

* These Steamers have superior Accommodation for First-class Passengers, and are fitted throughout with Electric Light.

+ Taking Cargo on Through Bills of Lading to Chefoo and Yanglaze Ports.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

#Taking Cargo on through Bill of Lading to Lahad Datu, Simporna, Tawao, Usukan, Jesselton and Labuan,

755

THE Co.'s 8.8. ANPING MARU,

DAIGI MARU,

Capt. G. TAGAMI,

THE CHARTERED 8.8.

FRITHJQF,

Capt. H. HARALDSEN,

+ TRIUMPH,

Capt. A. HANSEN,

DECIMA,

Capt. SCHLAIKIER,

JARDINE, MATHESON & CO.,

OSAKA

General Managers.

SHOSEN KAISHA.

REGULAR STEAM-SHIP SERVICE BETWEEN HONGKONG, SOUTH CHINA COAST PORTS AND FORMOSA.

'ROPOSED SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG-

SUBJECT TO ALTERATION.

FOR

SHANGHAI, Via SWATOW,

AMOY AND FOOCHOW. 'AMBUL Vis SWATOW

AND AMOY,

FOR

ANPING, Via SWATOW,

AND AMOY,

SHANGHAI, Via SWATOW,

AMOY AND FOUCHOW, FOOCHOW, Via SWATOW

AND AMOY.

LEAVING TUESDAY,

Dec. 12, 10 a.m.

LEAVING. WEDNESDAY,

Dec. 19, 10a.m. FRIDAY,

24th Dec., 10a.m.

This Steamer has Superior Accommodation for First-class Passengers, and is

fitted throughout with Electric Light.

+ Taking Cargo on through bills of lading to all Yangtaze & Northern China Ports, Taking Cargo and Passengers at through rates for all New Zealand and other Australian Ports.

N.B.-REDUCED SALOON FARES, Single and Return, To Manila and Australian Ports,

For Freight or Passage, apply to

Hongkong, December 11, 1905.

ARAGONIA

NICOMEDIA NUMANTIA

ARABIA

4488

Through Ble of Leding fined to Pacific Coast Points and all Eastern, Canadian and United States Points, For through rates of Freight and further Information, communicate with or apply to

S, SILVERSTONE, Acting General Agent. Hongkong, December 11, 1905

9

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, GREAT NORTHERN STEAMSHIP CO.

AGENTS.

FOR SEATTLE, VIA SHANGHAI, NAGASAKI, KOBE AND YOKOHAMA (PABBING THROUGH THE INLAND SEA OF JAPAN),

HONGKONG MANILA. THE

HE MAGNIFICENT NEW TWIN-SCREW STEAMERS

* MINNESOTA' AND DAKOTA

(EACH TON: 20,718 Gross Rec.),

Highest Class, newest, fastest and most luxurious Steam-Will be despatched from HONGKONG as follows --

-2

ere between Hongkong and Manila.Saloon amidships. MINNESOTA, -Electric Light-Perfect Cuisine- Surgeon and Stewardess carried. All the most up-to-dato arrange- ments for comfort of Passengers."

CHINA AND MANILA STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.

Steamship.

Tons.

Oaplains.

ZAFIRO

2540

2540

R. Rodger

R. Almond...............

+ Taking Cargo on through Bill of Lading to all Yangtze & Northern Chins Ports. RUBI For Freight, Passage and further information, apply at the Co.'s local Branch

Office, at No, 8, Des Voeux Road Central.

Bengkong, December 6, 1905.

For

*

Sailing Dates,

Manila, via Amoy. Dec. 16, at 10a.m. Dec. 23, at Noon,

Manila.

T. ARIMA, Manager.

257

For Frolght or Passage, apply to

Shewan, Tomes & Co.,

Hongkong, December 11, 1905.

NORTHERN PACIFIC LINE.

BOSTON STEAMSHIP 00.

BOSTON TOWBOAT CO. CONNECTING AT TACOMA WITH

NORTHERN PACIFIC RAILWAY CO.

PROPOSED BAILINGS FROM, HONGKONG TOR VICTORIA B.C, AND TACOMA

VIA

MOJI, KOBE AND YOKOHAMA,

General Managers.

HONGKONG NEW YORK.

AMERICAN ASIATIC STEAMSHIP COMPANY.

FOR NEW YORK; via {PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL.

(WITH LIBERTY TO CALL AT THE MALABAR COAST).

Eleaziers.

Toni..

¡Captains,

To: Sail,

S A

C

LYRA PLEIADES SHAWMUT

4417

G. V. Williams *...........................

About Dec. 27.

3758

F. G. Purington

To follow.

9600

E. V. Roberts ....

To follow.

8.8. INDRANI

Cargo only.

CHEAP FARES, EXCELLENT ACCOMMODATION, ATTENDANCE AND CUISINE. ELECTRIC LIGHT, DOCTOR AND STEWARDESS.

LPN

The Twin-screw; 6.8. Showerwuł and Tremont are fitted with very superior Accommodation for First, and Second Class Passengers. The large ale of these vessels ansures steadinces at sea. Electric fan In each room. Barber's shop and steam laun Ary. Cargo carried in cold storage.

PARCEL EXIRESS TO THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA

For further Information, Apply to

QUEEN'S BUILDINGS,

Hongkong, December. 11; 1995,

Dodwell & Co., Limited,

GENERAL AGENTS"

For Freight and further information, apply to

TO BAIL

bout 21st December.

SHEWAN, TOMES & CO.,

Hongkong, December 11, 1905.

·FOR SAN FRANCISCO.

THE Steamship

DAKOTAH, Captain Ross, will be despatched for the Above Port on or about TUESDAY, the 16th January, 1906.

For Freight and farther particulars, apply to

SHEWAN TOMES & CO.,

Hongkong, November 21, 1905.

2186

General Agents.

725

'BEN' LINE OF STEAMSHIPS,

FOR MARSEILLES AND LONDON,

Steamship

BENLOMOND, Captain HENDERSON, will be despatched a above on or about WEDNESDAY, the 29th inst

For Freight, apply to

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & CO.,

Agents Hongkong, December 4, 1906,

DAKOTA,

Captain J. II. RINDER, On or about TUESDAY,

Captain E, FRANOKE,

19th DECEMBER, 1805, or about SATURDAY. 27th JANUARY, 1008, Conveying Cargo to the Pacific Coast, United States and Canadian Overland Common Points; also Passengers to the United States, Europe, to.

These Steamers are luxuriously fitted with spacious SUITES and STATEROOMS equipped with CIRCULATING LIBRARY, MUSIC, SMOKING ROOMS, BARBER SHOP, NURSERY STEAM LAUNDRY, &o.

Special Provision is made for the safe transit of SILK, TREASURE and Valuable Cargo and PARCELS carried at low rates to all points of U.S.A. in connection with the Great Northern and Northern Pacific Express Companies,

Trans-Pacific Cabin Passengers by this Line can, if desired, TRAVEL BY RAIL between the ports of Nagasaki, Kohe and Yokohama WITHOUT EXTRA CHARGE. Also FIRST CLASS RETURN TICKETS to Shanghai and Japan Porta aro available for return by the steamers of the REGULAR MAIL LINES.

For Freight or Passage, apply to ***

NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA,

Agents.

Hongkong, November 4, 1905,

DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY LIMITED.

FOR SWATOW.

THE Company's Steamship

HAIMUN,

Captain A. J. ROBSON, will be despatched for the above Port on TUESDAY, the 12th inst., at 10a.m.,

For Freight or Passage, apply to

DOUGLAS, LAPKAIK & Co.,

General Manageri.

2284 Hengkor, December 9, 1905.

NAVIGAZIONE GENERALE

ITALIANA,

(FLORIO & RUBATTINO UNITED COMPANIES.)

SIVELMI FOR DOMDAY VLA SINGAPORE AND PENANG.

STEAM FOR:

and OHEMULPO).

Steamship

PROGRESS

Captain FR. BREMER, will be despatched

for the above Port on TUESDAY, the 12th inst., at 4 p.m.

For Freight, apply to

SIEMSSEN & CO.,

Agents

Hongkong, December 8, 1905.

PRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGA-

TION COMPANY, LIMITED,

FOR SINGAPORE AND RANGOON,

AHE Company's Steamship.

ISMAILA, Captain STEBBING, will be despatched as above on FRIDAY, the 16th Decem bor, at 4 p.m.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.

Agents.

Hongkong, December 8, 1905. 2276

EASTERN & AUSTRALIAN STEAM

SHIP COMPANY, LIMITED,

FOR SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE, (Calling MANILA, SE.TIMOR, PORT DARWIN and QUEENSLAND Porrs and taking through Cargo to ADELAIDE, NEW ZEALAND, TASMANIA, &C.)

THE Steamship

SAUSTRALIAN,

Captain W. G. MCARTHUR will be des patched for the abovo Ports on WEDNES. DAY. the 27th December, at Noon

This well-known Steamer is specially fitted for Passengers, and nae a Refrigera ting Chamber, which ensures the supply of Fresh Provisions, Ice, &c., throughout the

This Steamer is installed throughout with the Electric Light,

A Stewardess and a duly qualified Sur- goon are carried.

N.B.-To assure the additional comfort of passengers the steamers of the Company have electric fans fitted in staterooms. For Freight or Passage, apply to

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & CO.

Agente

Hongkong, December 4, 1905.

AUSTRIAN LLOYDS

NAVIGA

1884

STEAM

TION COMPANY.

'STRAITS. ORYLON, AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADEN, EGYPT, MEDITER RANEAN PORTS, PLYMOUTH AND

PURE LONDON

Through Bills of Lading aned for BATA VIA PERSIAN GULF CON TINENTAL AMERICAN AND SOUTH AFRICAN PORTS;

T

STATE Shamanis SIMLA, Captain C. D. GOLDIMOUTH, B.N.B., carrying HI Majesty's Maile, will be despatched from Having connection with Company's Mail this for BOMBAY, on SATURDAY the Steamers to ADER, SUEZ, PORT SAID, 16th December, at Noox, taking Passengers MESSINA NAPLES, LEGKORN and and Cargo for the above Parts in con GENOA also VENICE and TRIESTE, all nection with the Company's 8.5. Macedonia MEDITERRANEAN, ADRIATIC, LEVAN 10,500 tons, from Colombo, Passengers' ao- TINE, and SOUTH AMERICAN PORTS up commodation in which vessel is secured to CALLAO

before departure from Hongkon (Taking Cargo at through rates to PERSIAN Silk and valuables, all Cargo for GOLF and BAGDAD, also BARCELONA, and Tea for London (under arrangem VALENZA, ALICANTE, ALMERIA and be transhipped at Colombo into the mall MATAGA).

steamer proseeding direct to Marseilles and HE Steamship

London - other cargo for, London, đo,, wl) OAPRI

be conveyed from,

MS Captain BELSITO, will be despatched as Caledonia, due in London on the th above on WEDNESDAY, the 18th Instant, January, 1806- at Noon.

Office shiling packaged, are

At Bommay the steamer is discharging in VICTORIA DOqEBR

For further particulars regarding Freight and Passage, apply to

CARLOWITZ & Co.,

Agents.

Fongkong, December 8, 1905,

Parcels will be received until 4p.m the day befo contents and value of required.

For further Particulars

Hongkong, Decemb

ply to

STEAM FOR

FIUME and TRIESTE Direct, Calling SINGAPORE PENANG, COLOMBO, BOMBAY, ADEN, SUEZ AND PORT

SAID

(Taking cargo at through rates to the BRAZIL, to SOUTH AFRICA, PERSIAN GULF RAD SEA, BLACK SHA, LAVANT,” VENICE and ADRIATIC PORTS),

THE Company's Steamship

NIPPON

Captain. L. So10H, will be despatched an above on FRIDAY, the 29th mat, at.p.m. This Steamer has accommodation passengers, Electric Light and carries Dostor

For information as to Passage & Freight, Apply to

SANDER WILLER, & 00.,

Princes Bunding. Hongkong, December 5, 1905:

AN AND

$284

FOR NEW YORK AND BOSTON With Liberty to call

THE Steamship

Captain HENRY, will be the above ports on or the 2nd January

For Freight, apply to

TUESDAY.

ARNHOLD KARBERG & 0,

Hongkong, December 8, 1008,

MONDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1905.

PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL STEAMSHIP

NAVIGATION COMPANY:

· LITERARY NOTES.

FROM HOME PAPERS.

THE CHINA MAIL.

ems that it is idle to expect the of Queen Victoria before the autumn of next year. They will probably fill three volumes, and the period covered. is 1887-61. Lord Esher and Mr A. "0.

HOMEWARD PASSENGER SEASON, 1906. Benson, who have been entrusted with this

PROPOSED SAILINGS OF MAIL STEAMIRS

'FOR

MARSEILLES &

LONDON,

TAKING PASSENGERS ALSO FOR

COLOMBO, INDIA, A

AUSTRALASIA, EGYPT, BRINDISI, &c. THROUGH TICKETS ISSUED TO NEW YORK.

STEAMERS

to:

COLOMBO

Liave

HONGKONG

ARCADIA .... 7000 DEVANHA...8000 DONGOLA

April 21

May 6

.8000

May 19

INDIA...

Due st

Due at MARSEILLES PLYBIOUTH (Brindisi (London MARSEILLES & LONDON 2days earlier) 1 day later) TONS Noon Sat'day

TONG Saturday, ABUADIA .....7000 Feb. 10. BRITANNIA... 7000 Mar. 10. DONGOLA .8000 Feb 24 MOLDAVIA...10000 Mar 21 DELHI .8.00 Mar 10 MONGOLIA 10000 April DELTA...

Mar. 24 MOOLTAN.....10000 April 21 ....8010 OPEANA .....7000 April 7 MARMORA 10500 May 6 Sunday, 7000 May 20 VICTORIA.....

7000 June 3 8000 June 17

Connecting Steamers, from COLOMBd to:

HIMALAYA

Friday, Mar, 16 Mar. 30 April 13 April 27 May, 11 Saturday, MAY 26 June. 9 June. 28

Passengers change steamers at CoLoзSIBO, and those for BRINDISI transfer also to the Exprese Mail Steamer at ForT SAID,

Accommodation in the connecting steamer from COLOMBO is arranged in Hongkong at time of booking.

In addition to the above Mail Steamers the following:

INTERMEDIATE (NON-TRANSHIPMENT) STEAMERS

WILL LEAVE FOR

LONDON

CARRYING SALOON PASSENGERS AT REDUCED RATES.

JAPAN

SUMATRA

NUBIA

CEYLON

FORMOSA

STEAMERS,

Due st LONDON

Leave HONGKONG

TONNAGE

about

about

4500 6000

February 14

March

31-

February *28*

April

14

March 6000

14

April

28.

4500 March

28 Bay

12

་་་

4500 April

11 May

These Steamers call also at Singapore, Penang, Colombo, and at Malta

Marseilles.

JAPAN, CEYLON and Formosa carry only First Saloon Passengers.

For Passage. Apply to

Hongkong, December 1, 1905.

E. A. HEWETT,

Superintendent.

OSAKA HOTEL

NAKANOSKIMA PARK, OSAKA, JAPAN.

(TELEPHONE: No. 713, HIGASHI).

26

supremely responsible tank, have an im- mense mass of materials to examine. The work is certain, we understand, to throw a good deal of light on the agitation for the repeal of the Corn Laws, the Chartist agitation in 1848, and the revolutionary upheaval in various parts of Europe in that memorable year, the wir in the Crimea, and the Indian Mutiny. The book is to be fully illustrated, and is to be published by Mr Murray

through Indis. Sir Walter's long expérience -of. Indian afiaire renders him exceptionally well qualified for such a task. The book is to be in two volumes, which are to be finely?! illustrated. It is already arranged that Mr Edward Arnold, publisher to the India Office, is to issue the work.

WHERE THE DANGER LIES.

THE

Contractors.

KWONG

Banks,

JONGKONG AND SHANGHAI

HEP LOONG

HONG

CO., LIMITED.

SHIPBUILDERS AND ENGINEERS. BOILERMAKERS, BRASS AND

IRON FOUNDERS.

ME

CENTRAL.

ALL Work done in this Establishment is guaranteed. We have 32 years' experience. Our Dry Docks are next to Cosmopolitan Docks (Sam Sui Po) and cap accommodate any craft of 160 feet long.

We have at present 4 new fast Steam Launches for Sale.

THE revsor kidney disease is so gener- ally fatal is, it comes on unnoticed, and often gains a firm hold of the sufferer OFFICE:-No. 64, DES VEUX ROAD before he knows what is wrong with him. Doan's Backache Kidney Pille should be und immediately there is any such sign of kidney disease as Backache. Dizzy Spells. Aching Pain in the Loius, Water Troubles, Graveh Sallow Skin, Rheumatio Palns, Heart Irregularity, Sleeplessness, Irritabl. lity, Cramp, Spots before the Eyes, Watery, Swellings in the Ankles or beneath the Eyes, Stiffness of the Joints, Lumbago, Dazed Feeling Bad, Circulation of the Blood (as shown by cold hands and feet). Doan's Backache Kidney Fulla satiseptically cleanse the kidneys, ureters and, bladder,

and assist the kidneys in their great work of filtering, the blood. They are purely vegetable and reliable for men and women, young and old. But be careful to get the

genuine Doan's Pills,

The long-expected' Dictionary of Indian Biography, which Mr C. E. Buckland C.I.E., has compiled, is almost ready for publication. It contains short lives of

Mr. G. Chapman, who lives at 75, od. upwards of two thousand more, or less bury Road, Westbourne Grove, London, eminent persons, bath Europeap and native, England, aaya Before I began using from the days of Olive to the present time.ber of 1902, I had been given up by the

Doan's Backache Kidney Pills, in Septem

Every one will welcome such an important doctor who said that Lcouldn't live long, a work of reference, provided of course that I had Bright's disease, and dropsy in an advanced stage. I was awollen, to a dread the idea has been well carried out-à cis-ful aize, especially tho, na to, and the oumstance which seems probable from Mr Buckland's long offical services in the East, The publishers are Messrs. Swan Sonnens chein. Another aspect of our great Empire comes into view with the announcement that Mr Romesh Chunder Dutt, lecturer on Indian History at University College, Lon. don, has in preparation a volume, entitled Indian Poetry. No one in this country is better qualified to make a choice anthology from Eastern verse than Mr Datt. Messrs Dent propose to add the volume almost at once to the series known as the Temple

Classic.

'Life in Morocco is the title of a book which Mr Budgett Meakin has just sent to the press. Mr Meakin, it is scarcely necessary to say, an authority on the subject. His previous books, The Land of the Moors and The Morish Empire' were the outcome of the years which he or spent as a journalist in that country, when editor of The Times of Morocco.' The now book, which Messrs Chatto and Wind. us are about to publish, is opportune, and all the more so because it deals with the

9221

present crisis.

Dr Greville MacDonald, of Harley-street, has read the proof sheats of the Rev. Joseph Johnson's book on his distinguish-

Hongkong, February 25, 1905.

TUNG LEE, :

(Lata A TAY.) : SHIPBUILDER, BOATBUILDER

896.

SHIPS' CARPENTER- BLACK SMITH SAND: CAULKKE, ` OFFICE at 347, DES VEUX ROAD WEST, Workshop at YAUMATI. Hongkong, March 22, 1905,

BANKING CORPORATION..

Banks.

I

NTERNATIONAL

CORPORATION.

BANKING

PAID-UP CAPITAL................................................$10,000,000 FISCAL AGENTS OF THE UNITED STATES. IN RESERYS FUND

CHINA, THE PHIliffins Islands AND TEN REPUBLIC OF PANAMA,

-$18,500,000-| CAPITAL AND SURPLUS

$10,000,000

Sterling Reserye, $10,000,000 Silver Reserve ... 8,600,000 RESERTE LIABILITY OF】

PROPRIETORA......

Covar от Ощкстова :-

H. A. W. BLADE, Esq.-Chairman. A HAUPT, LADeputy Chairman. Hon. O. W. Dickson. | A. J. Raymond, Feq.

F. Salinger, Esq. Goats, Bag, C.B. Lenzmann, Esq. E. Shellim, Esq. G H Medhurst, Hon. R. Bhawan,

Esq.

N. A Sieba, Esq. CHIEF BEANAGER: Hongkong J. R. M. SMITH, MANAGER

Shanghal-H. E. R. HUNTER,

AUTHORINED, ..................... GOLD $10,000,000 CAPITAL, PAID-UP.........GÓLD' 8' 8,250,000 RESERVE FUND...........GOLD $ 4,280,000

4

– HEAD OFFICE-New-York, P. LONDON! OFFICE-THREADNEEDLE House, E.O.

LONDON BANKERS: National Provincial Bank of England, Ltd. Upion of London and Smith's Bank, Ltd. British Linen Company Bank”.

BRANCHES & AGENTS ALL OVER THE WORLU,

יד.

LONDON BANKERS LONDON AND COUNTY, CO Banking and Butchange

-BANKING CO., LD.

HONGKONG-INTEREST ALLOWED.

On Current Account at the rate of 2 cent. per annum on the daily bala

balance, ON FIXED DEPOSITS ;---

For 8 months per cent per annum.

612

"

13

Yau On, HOUSEBUILDER AND CONTRACTOR,

No. 40 HOLLYWOOD ROAD.“ NONTRACTOR to the Admiralty and Chinese Government. Matshed Builder, and House Painter. Always in stook a large supply of Building Materiala. Hongkong, March 10, 1905, 610

I suffered in my back was beyond descrip tion. I heard the doctor tell mother one night that I couldn't live till the morning; that was after I had been under his treat ment eight months. However, I was never is Doan's Pilla that have cared me. I shall better in my life than I am to-day, and: it

never forgot how I suffered, nor shall I ever lose my gratitude for my wondarfel and lasting cure. All my frienda consider it marvellous that Doan's Pille savud me No. 37. D'AGUILAR STREET when I was so far gone."

6

HUNG SHING,

M. SMITH, Chief Manager

per

66

Hongkong, November 16, 1906.

HONGKONG SAVINGS BANK.

HE business of the above Bank la con- ducted by the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORA TION, Rales may be obtained on ap

plication BUILDING CONTRACTOR,

* CONTRACTOR ΤΟ

Hongkong, March 23, 1905.

623

Doan's Backache Kidney Pills are 2/9 a box, or 13/9 for 6 boxes. To be had of all H. B. M,'s GOVERNMENT, &o., &c. chemists and medicine-dealers, or direct from the proprietors, the Foster-McClellan don, England, post free on receipt of price. Co., 8, Wells Street, Oxford Street, Lon

FOR CANTON, THE new and faat Twin-Screw Steamer

SAN CHEUNG.

951 Tons, Captain J. MCGINTY, will leave for Canton at 9 F.M. on SUNDAYS, TUESDAYS and THURSDAYS and retur to Hongkong on the following days leaving Canton at 6 r.a. Excellent accommodation Electric Light, and perfect cuisine, Wharf at Hongkong near Harbour Office.

First-class Fare $3 each way. Second. class, $1.00 each way. Meals, $1 each.

Cargo Freight very moderate.

CHEUNG ON STEAMBOAT CO., LD,

No. 138, Connaught Road Central? Hongkong, April 1, 19p.. 700

STEAM TO CANTON,

father, the late George McDonald, The THE

volume thay be expected in a few days, and it contains, we learn, besides much new biographical information, an intimate analysis of George MacDonald's writings both as novelist and post, as well as a re- markable appreciation of him as man and

THIS HOTEL, which face thoring for Foreigners, is the only one in OSAKA mystic. Meera Fitman and to publish the

ALL LUP-TO-DATE COMFORTS AND EXCELLENT CUISINE,

December 5, 1904.

LAXATINE

NAKUFD BY THE

BUDAPEST KUNGARY)

LAXATINE CLTO

R. EARI, Manager

A

2182

book. The frontispiece is a reproduction of a drawing by Mr Peddie.

There are people who profess to think that books dealing with theology or Church- history are somewhat of a drag in the If any proof is needed to show märket. that they are mistaken, it is supplied by the fact that How We Got Our Bible'—a book which was only published a few years ago has just reached its seventeenth edition. The publishers, Mesara Sampson, Low and Company, state that no fewer appreciably coolier. The reason is that the than eighty-nine thousand copies of this Summer strain is just beginning to tell on popular book by Dr Paterson Smythe, of

LMOST EVERYONE, AT THE END OF SUMMER, FEELS WILTED AND RUN DOWN. We wonder how we stood the hent of January and February so well, only to collapas when the weather is

A

*

us. We need to CLEAR THE SYSTEM Dublin, have been printed. A good many

OF POISONOUS WASTES, and to stimu.novelists whose names are household words would count themselves lucky if any of late the Liver

and Kidaoys into action

their books awakened such a demand.

H again. IN CHOOSING AN APERIENT sult, gentleness of action, and palatableness. LAXATINE, we look for certainty of THE WORLD-FAMOUS HUNGARIAN APERIENT, is the only one of all the hundreds before the public which meets the ideal conditions. It is recommended by Physicians as specially suitable for the use of ladies and children. TRY ONE BOX. THE PRICE IS ONLY ONE SHILLING. Prepared only by the LAXATINE CO.,

LTD., Budapest, Hungary,

SOLD BY ALL CHEMISTS AND STOREKEEPERS.

Shipping.

REGULAR STEAMSHIP SERVICE TO NEW YORK,

VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL

With Liberty to Jahh as MAZDAR Coast. FRUFUSED SATINCH TROM HONGKONG.

STEAMERS.

1905

Gleanings from Venotian History is the title of an important book by Mr Marion Crawford, which may be expected to enliven the dark days before Christmas. My Crawford has lived so long in Italy, and studied every aspect of its life, past and present, ao closely that the volume is sure to be of exceptional interest, quite apart from the fact that Mr Joseph Pennell

THE new Twin Screw Steel Steamers

KWONG CHOW,

1,309 tons......Captain T. R. MEAD. KWONG TUNG

1.238 tons......Captain H. W. WALKER Leave Hongkong for CANTON at Every

Evening (Saturday excepted). Leave CANTON for HONGKONG -about 5.30 o'clock Every Evening (Sunday excepted).

These fine new Steamers have unex. celled accommodation for First Class Passengers and are lit throughout by Electricity. Electric Fans in First-class Cabins.

Passage Fare-Single Journey...$4.00

Meale

...$1.00 each. The Company's Wharf is a short distanco- West of the Harbour Master's Office.

• SHIU ON S.8. CO., LTD.,

on

AND

YUEN ON $.8. CO., LTD.,

No. 8, QUEEN'S ROAD WEST, Hongkong, August 23, 1905.

HONGKONG-MACAO LINE.

8. 8. WING CHAI,' CAPTAIN T. AUSTIN, R.N.R.

BIS Steamer departs from HONGKONG on WEEK DAYS at 8,00 A.M., and. SUNDAYS at 8.30 4.1. Departs, from MACAO on Week Days about 2.30 P.M., and on Sundays at 5.30 P.M.*

FARES:-Week Day 1st Class, including

cabin and servant, Single $3, Return Ticket 85. 2nd class 81, 3rd Class 50 Cents. Every Sunday there will be an Excursion, at the following rates:-1st and 2nd Class Single Ticket $1. Return $2, 3rd Class, Single 30 Cents, Return 50 Cents, Steerage 10 Cents.

Any Meals can be supplied on Board at a charge of $1.00 per Meal, On Sundays, Passengers desiring to have a Private Cabin which has accommodation for two or more

passengers, will be charged $3 extra.

First-class Passengers who do not care

to return on the Excursion Sunday, will be

KANG ON & CO. BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS, No. 30, D'AQUILAR STREET

CONTRACTORS to H.B.M. Govern ment, Admiralty and War Department, &c., de, We, keep always on hand the largest supply of Building Materials at Cheapest Prices. We Defy Competition..

Hongkong, March 10, 1905.

Jan

···612

Lam Woo & Co.,

(FORMERLY Lux Woo & Co.), T CONTRACTORS & HOUSEBUILDERS. No. 14; LEE YUEN. STREET (WEST).

ONTRACTORS to H.B.M.'s Govern- We ment and War - Department,

C

have always in Stock a large Supply of Building Materials, All communications please address to Mr.LAM Woo. T

Hongkong, March 3, 1905.

K. Shiu Tai

460

HONGKONG & WEL-HAI-WEL. HEAD OFFICE:-117-119, Des Voeux Road, HONGKONG,

NAVY CONTRACTORS, GENERAL STOREKEEPERS and, BAKERS. Wholesale and Retail In Provisions and Tinned Goods, &o, &o.

“K. SHIU TAI. General Manager. Hongkong, March 10, 1905.

511

KENG TAK CHEONG, GENERAL CONTRACTOR For Preparing SITE, BUILDING AND RECLAMATION WORKS. BLACKSMITH, JETTY AND LIGHTER BUILDER AND MASON.

Co

No. 38, D'AGUILAR STREET. ONTRACTOR to the War Department, o., & Every Order promptly at- tended to 1st Class Testimonals. Com- munications please address to Mr T. KENO.

Hongkong, March 22, 1905.

AH-KING. SLIP WAY YACHT AND BOAT BUILDER,

611

CARPENTER Painter, Biggor, Sail and

smith.

Flag Maker; Brass Copper and Black

GENERAL CONTRACTOR.! AXA EAST, WANGRAI, HONGKONG, Hongkong, February 13, 1905.

307

KWONG FOOK CHEONG

SHIP'S CARPENTER, BOAT AND LAUNCH BUILDER, ENGINEER AND BOILER MAKER. HAS EVERY KIND OF TIMBER FOR SALE. 55, PRAYA EAST, HONGKONG. Hongkong, March 20, 1905.

591

WING ON, CONTRACTOR AND HOUSEBUILDER,

No. 34, D'AGUILAR STREET. YONTRACTOR to H.B.M.'s 'Govern

ment, War Department and Admiral-

C

is to illustrate its pages with a lavish collec- allowed to do, so the following day (Mon- | ty, &o., &c, We keep always in stock a

Notices to Consignees tion of new drawings.

T

S

Sir Lowis Morris, of whom very little NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

has been heard in the literary sense of late, has just ready, though Messra Lodgmans, STEAMSHIP WINDSOR.

a volume of Essays and Addresses. The author of The Epic of Hades has given FROM SOURABYA.

the book an ambitious title, since he call it The Now Rambler It is well that Dr HE ahova Steamer having arrived Con-Johnson is not allve to review it.

signees of Cargo are hereby requested to seat in their Bills of Lading for Versailles and the Court under Lou's About Deo. 14. countersignature and to take immediate XIV. suggests an attmotive book. It About Jan. 3, delivery of their Goods from alongside. belongs to a work which Mr J. E. Farmer, Cargo imperting the discharge of the a well-known scholar on the other side of Vessel will be landed and stored at Con the Atlantly, has in preparation, and which For Freight and further information,

signees' riak and expense. Apply to

the Century Company intend to publish. whether it will prove as interesting as the DODWELL & CO., LTD. Agents.

splendid book on the same subject which M. Emil Bourgeois wrote some ten years Hongkong December 1, 1905,

ago remains to be seen.

LOTHIAN

ATHOLL

111

INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED. FROM UALOUITA, PENANG AND SINGAPORE.

Steamship Laisang, THE Company

having arrived from the above Ports Consignees of Cargo by her are heraby informed that their goods will be delivered

from alongside, hastane

Consignees are required to sign a Gene- ral Average Agreement before, their Billa

of Lading can be countersigned for de- livery

Cargo peding the discharge or re- maining on board after MONDAY, the 1th inst. 4 2.1 will be landed at Con

guces risk and

No Fire Insura will be elected

BI

be countersigned by

NF MATHESON & Co., General Managers

Hongkong, December 8, 1905.

No Fire Insurance will be effected by us In any case whatever,

DODWELL & Co., ITD.,

Agents. Hongkong, December 7, 1905.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

STEAMSHIP DUNDAS,

2288

FROM JAVA. THE above Steamer having arrived, Con signees of Cargo are hereby requested send in their Bills of Lading for counter gnature and to take immediate delivery their Goods from alongside.

to

Cargo impeding the discharge of the Vessel will be landed and stored at Con- signees, risk and expense.

Before delivery can be made an Average, Bond must be signed by Consignees at this Office

No Ture Insurance will be effected by us in any case whatever.

DODWELL & CO., LTD.

Agents. Hongkong, December 8, 1905.

2261

Hongkong, March 22, 1905,

:

614

day) on production of the Return Half large supply of Building Materials at very Ticket. Should the Steamer not run on the reasonable Prices. Monday, owing to the Boiler Cleaning, due notico will be given by the Captain, and the Half Ticket will be available for the follow- ing day. The Ship is lit throughout by Electricity.

AH-PONG.

scription of

business, receives money in, Current Ao-

coppit and accepts Fixed Deposite at the following rater

For 12 months 41 per cent per annum. For 6-

" 4 per cent per. annum, For $. & per cent per annum.

No. 9, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL,

. Нокаково.

می اسنے مجھ

H. PINCKNEY,

Manager

Hongkong, September 20, 1903,

THE

THE BANK OF TALWAN,

LIMITED.

(INCORPORATED BY SPECIAL IMPERIAL CHARTER).

OAPITAL PAID-UX ....... YEN 2,500,000. CAPITAL SUBSCRIBED...YEN 5,000,000,

INTEREST on, deposite is allowed at HEAD OFFICE-TAIPEH, "FORMOSA. 3) PER CENTs per annum. Dopositors

BRANCHES AND AGENCIES

ny transfer at their option balancea of Amoy. $100 or more to the HONGKONG AND Auping. SHANGHAI BANK, to be placed on FIXED DEPOSIT: 40. 4 PER CENT. pèr

annum.,

For the Hongkong and Shanghal

Banking Corporation,

J. R. M. SMITH,

Chief Manager.

Hongkong, May 1, 1919,

THE MERCANTILK

Kobe

Nagasaki.

Foochow.

Keplung,

Osaka. Shanghai.

A

Painan.

Samsui

Tokio,

Yokohama,

HONGKONG OFFICE":

4, QUEEN'S ROAD. Interest allowed on Current Account. Deposits received on terms which may be learnt on application.

BANK

1617

OF

8. SHIGENAGA,

Manager. Hongkong, February 2, 1904.

216

INDIA, LIMITED

AUTHORIZED CAPITAL.. STRAGRIBEDziani PAD #F... RESERVE FUND....

1

BANKERS:

W

LONDON, JOINT STOOK BANK, LIMTED.

ייד

AGENTS FOR THE OHINA MAIL. £1,500,000 £1,196,000 || LONDON -F. ALGAR, 11&12, Clement's

663,500

Fine, Lombard Street, C. CLARKE, 110,000 SON & PLATT, 85 Gracechurch? St., RUA STREET & Co, Ltd., 30, Corn- All GORDON & GOTH, 15 St. Bride- St., B.C. BATES, HINDY. & Co., 81, --Cannon Street, E.0 WILL, Ltd., 151 Cannon Street, E. ROBERT WATSON, 150,- Flest :: Strest. - Q.:› MarcHELL & Co., Snow Hill, Holborn Viaduct; 1.0. D. J. KEYMER & Co., 1, Whitefriars 8, E.0. MATHER & CROWTHER, 10, 11, 12 New Bridge St. E.O.. MULTON & Co. 22 Glasshouse St., Regent St., W.

INTEREST allowed on Current Accounta at the rate of 2% per annum on the Dally Balance.

ON FIXED DEPOSITS

For 12 Montha

A. R. LINTON;

Acting Manager.

Hongkong, June 30, 1905.

14

THE CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA, AND CHINA.

INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER 1959. HEAD OFFICE, Loxpor.

OAPITAL PAID-UP...

...£800,000 RESERVE LIABILITY OF SEARE-

HOLDERS. . RESERVE FUND

....£800,000 £875,000

-INTEREST allowed on Current Account-

PARIS AND EUROPE

:- MATENOL,

BAYRA & Co,, 18 Rue de la Grang Bateliere, Paris. The Rev. Dr. HART,

12 Rue 29••

Vienne, Paris.

NEW YORK: TEP CHINESE EVANGELIE.

-Orrior, 52, West 22nd Street. SAN FRANCISCO and American" Porte generally -BEAN & BLACK, San Fran-

cisco.

AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW

ZEALAND: Gogpon & Gorca, Mei•· bourne and Sydney."

OBYLON:—W.-M. - Suren & Co.; Tan

— APOTHECARÍEs Co.... Colombo,

at the rate of 2% per annum on the Daily SINGAPORE, STRAITS, & :-KELLY &

balances.

On Fixed Deposits for 12 months 4

17

6:

"

9 *

"

T. P. COCHRANE,

Manager.

.46

THE

Hongkong, May 19 1975.

YOKOHAMA SPECIE BANK, LIMITED, ESTABLISHED 1880,

CAPITAL SUBBORISED

CAPITAL PAID-UP

...

...

...

J

d

Yon 24,000,000 18,000,000 4,000,000 9,940,000

CAPITAL UNCALLED RESHRY FUND

HEAD OFFICE—YOKOHAMA,

BRANCHES AND AGENCIES : ΤΟΕΙΟ,

KOBE LYONS. LONDON, SAN FRANCISCO. HONOLULU. BOMBAY, SHANGHAI. TIENEBIN. NEWOHWANG DIENT.

PERING. MUKEN

TIE-LING

}

PORT ARTHUR. ОРАБА.

NAGASAKI

NEW YORK.

FOO.

BANKERS:

The London Joint Stock Bank, Edrafted,

Parr's Bank, Limited.

Tho Union of London and Smiths

Bank Limited.

WALSH, LTD., Singapore.”

WAT

PHILIPPINE ISLANDS :—AN

BON & Co., Manila: OHINA:-Amoy, H. CROSKEY, Esq., o/o N. MOALLE & Co., Ltd. Fgochow, BROOKETT & Co. Shanghai, TANZ CRAWFORD & Co, and KELLY & WALBEL. Yokohama, LANE, CRAWFORD & Co., and KELLY & WALSH.

ADVERTISEMENTS.

THE Attention of, Advertisers lą drawn to the Latest Hours for receiving Advertisements and Corrections to Adver. tisements,

Altérations and additions to Advertise ments on Pages 2, 3, 6 and 7, should be. sentto this Office not later than 11a.m. New Advertisements should be sent in before Sp.m.

T

G. M. BAIN.

CRIFA MAIL' Office, May, 1904.

Je

WEEKLY NEWS

FOR HOME.

HONGKONG BRANCH-Interest allowed. The Overland China Mall

On Current Account at the Bate of 2%

per ant um on the daily balanco.

On fixed depozita for 12 months,

annum

On fixed deposits for 6 months,

SHIP AND HOUSE PAINTER, GILDER, GRAINER, AND SCRAPER, CAULKER an

per

Fer

To fixed deposity for 8 months, 9% per

The Steamer's Wharf at Hongkong is at the Western end of Wing Lok Street.

SAM WANG COY.,

· AND CARPENTER, 81, Queen's Road Central.

No. 44, DES VŒUX ROAD CENTRAL,annum. Hongkong, October 9, 1905,

1084

633 Hongkong, February 20, 1905.

Notices to Consignees.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

'GLEN' LINE OF STEAMERS.

FROM LONDON,

Emerson used to say that when his friends THE Company's Steamship Glenturret, grow clamorous in their recommendations T having arrived from the above ports, of a new book he always took down and old Consignees of Cargo by her are hereby in- one. No doubt if he had been alive now he formed that their Goods are being landed at would have anticipated with pleasure the their risk into the Godowns of the Hong- scholarly reprint of Holinshod's Chronicles kong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., of England, and Ireland, which Mr Charles Lamited, at Kowloon, where each consign- Whibley has edited for Messrs Jack, ment will be sorted out mark by mark, Holinshed, even Mr Sidney Lee admite and delivery can be obtained as soon as the though he was mad publisher's face Goods are adds will be carried on unless made Shakespeare his debtor. He fed, if Optional Goods he did not fire, the imagination of the instruction are given to the contrary be dramatist Whom Coleridge called the my ford &Pa To-DAY, riad-minded man and what the historical Goods not cleared by the 14th Inst., plays owe to him it is not easy to compute. will be subject to rent. Shakespeare was not the only Elizabethan dramatist who draw material from this old chroniclor, who, though an obscure drudge, had had a university training at Cambridge.

We understand that Sir Walter Lawranco is to write the official count of the pro gress of the Prince Kit Prince of Wales

No Fire Insurance will be effected. All Damaged Packages must be left in the Godowns, and a cortificate of the Damage obtained from the Godown Co. within ten days after the Steamer's arrival, after, which no Claims will be recognised. MCGREGOR BROS. & GOW. Hongkong, December 8, 1905.

9280

THE PO YICK COY.

CONTRACTORS & HOUSEBUILDERS, No. 259, QUEEN'S ROAD EAST, WANCHAL.

CONTRACTORS to H.B.M.'s War De- partment and Admiralty. We keep always in Stock a Large Supply of Timber

Reasonable Prices.

at

Hongkong, February 16, 1905

TUNG on

937

CONTRACTOR" AND BUILDER, No. 28, D'AGUILAR STREET. YONTRACTOR to H. B. M.'s Govern ment, &c., o, Communications please address to Mr TAM SENG. Also, every kind of Building Materials for Sale Hongkong, March 23, 1905, 624

1

SING YUEN, CONTRACTOR AND HOUSEBUILDER, No. 39, D'AGUILAR STREET.

Managart

TAKEQ TAKAMICHI,

Honekonu. September 20, labs.

Contractors.

SHUN LEE & 00.,

68€

SHIP'S CARPENTER;; BOAT BUILDER, BLACK SMITH & CAULKEB "All Kinds of Timber For Sale. No. 50, PRAYA, WANCHAI, HONAKONG,"

C. CHUNG HEE, Manager. Hongkong, March 20, 1905.

TYE & CO.

GENERAL CONTRACTORS,

6924

CARPENTERS, PAINTERS, MAKERS

OF HIGH-CLASS FURNITURE,

AVE started a LOCAL CARRIER Had MESSENGER SERVIOR Removers of Furniture, Dulivory and Re- (ceivers of Baggage, also, Undertakes to Ship or Discharge Cargo on Board,

Our Pricca are most ressonable, All

1901 to 1902, and Admiralty, &c., &c. Communications please address to MRT. ONTRACTOR to the P.W.D. from Orders are noatly executed, guaranteed,

and receive prompt attention.

We keep a large stock of Building MateW, TYL, No. 6, LEE YUEN STBEET WEST, riale, also Timber at very Low Prices.

Hongkong, March 22, 1905.

613

TELEPHONE NO. 439. Hongkong, October 2, 1905.

Published to suit the Departure

of each English and Brore Mall Steamer to Europe.

FULL REPORTS

AND ALL THE LATEST INTELLIGENCE (Commercial, Shipping, etc.)

$17 per Annam (including Kortägeh

*CHINA Mait! Orrioz,

WYNDHAM Streit. Honor n

THE COMMERCIAL LAW AFFECT

ING CHINESE

With Special Reference to PARTNERSHIP REGISTRATION AND BANKRUPTOY LAWS IN

HONGKONG. Reprinted from the Chiña Masi,)

For Sale at the China Mail Office,

Price

eLig

SIR ROBERT HARTS

MEMORANDUMANA

Series - of- Articles on. Bir-Roulet

A Hair's SCHEMES for The Improve

Reprinted from the China da

ment of China,

had in pamphlet form at this Office,

PRICE 60 Centa,

1876

Hongkong July 4, 1904

8

SHIPPING,

ARRIVALS.

December 8.

Brand, Norwegian steamer, 1,619, H. Folkostad. Chinkiang Dec. 3, General. SAKDER, WIELER & Co.

December 9:

J

F

Gromoboy, Russian orulser, 11,900, Broussiloff, Nagasaki Dec. 6.

Montrose, British steamer, 2,281, Robt, Glegg, New York and Singapore December 2, General.-DODWELL & Co., LD.

Benavon, British steamer, 3,496, A. W. 3. Thomson, London Oct. 25, and Sings poro Dec. 2, General. -GIBE. IJVINGSTON & Co.'

Chazze, British str., 3,585, 1. Stuart Bailey, Amay Dec. 7, General. Dopwr * Ga, LĐ.

Kiukiang, British str., 1,228, J. B. Harris, Tientsin November 29, Chefor and Weihaiwoi Dec 31 General. – BUTTERFIELD

& SWIRE.

..

Rajah German steamer, 3,350, ( Wolff, NORTH Bangkok Novimber 90, Rice,

German Lucyn,

Paklat, Gorman str., 1,017, H Demos, Bangkok December 2, Rico and Wood BUTTERFIELD & Swine.

Pronto, Norwegian sleanser, 980. Hoien, Toibow Dre. 8, Cleneral. A. R. MARTY Frithjof, Norwegian str., 891, Haraldsen, Anping, via Amoy and Swat December 4. General. Ogaka Sitowy KAISHA

Carl Diederichen, Getria atowner, 774 Flainhange 11. Schleckiot, !* mural

'KONEN & C

Wosang. British tr rem anton Fuochow, British str. from Cupton Fistorie, Chinese str from Canten

Decodo X Shuhsing, British str. 197 combe, Shanghei. Dosancher 7, 17

ROTTERFI & Swear

Haimun, British st

:łז

North

|

THE CHINA MAIL.

Merchant Vessels in Hongkong Harbour."

EXCLUSIVE OF LATE ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES REPORTED TO-DAY.

Per Palawan, for Hongkong; from Lon. don, Mr. and Mrs Haynes and 3 children, Miss Pilsworth, Miss Taillens, Mr R. J... Macgowan, Miss Macgowan, Mre and Miss Cloeland, Mrs Ramsay and 3 children, Mr H. E. Reynell, Miss M. Godfrey, Mr F. M. Wright, Lieut. R. H. G. Spearman, Lieut. 'lo facilitate anding be position of any vessel in the Harbour, the Anchorage in divided into eleven Bootions, commer W. F. Mitchell, Surg. J. H. P. Green-Green leland. Vessels wear the Hongkong shore are marked h., near the Kowloon shore k., and those in the body of the Shipping of halgh, Mesars J. S. Larner, F. Moon, J.

F. Thomas, J. W. Drow, Granville, H. J. Edwards, U. Hayter, J. McLean, F. Kelly, J. Rivert, E. B. Rold, Rov: A. D. Stewart and Miss Stewart; from Singapore, Lieut. W. J. B. Green, Messrs T. Barendale, A., Harrison, and W. A. Bradley. For Shang- hai: from London, Messrs Dan McLern, Geo. McLern, H. Armour, J. A. Green- field, and Weekes, Mr and Mrs Mostrie, Misses E. and L. Mostrie, Mr S. Meatrie, Mrs Graham and 2 children, Mr E. S. Little, Mr and Mrs G. E. Furness and child, Mra Dare and child, Mrs Feast, Mr and Mrs F. Harrold and child; from Penang, Mr W. D. Graham. From Lon. don: for Yokohama, Mrs F. W. Hill and child, Rev. and Mra T. B. Woods, Miss West's goverucas, Mrs Chusac, Miss F. M. Hibday, Mr H. O. Elkington, and Mr. Wightwick; for Manila, Mr and Mrs C. S. Nicholson, Mr and Mrs Mackay, D children and nurse, und Miss CuBey.

DEPARTED.

midway between cack shore are marked c., in conjunction with the figures denoting the sections. St.

1. From Green Island to the Gas Works.

2. From Gas Works to Jardine's Wharf,

3. From Jardine's Wharf to the Barbour's Office:

4. From Harħbur Master's to the Market,

5. From The Market to Teddar's Wharf,

6. From Peddar's Wharf to the Naval Yard,

VESSELS' NAMES.

Steamers.

Ambria

Andree Rickmers...... Bangkok... Benavon...it Broholm Capri

Carl Diederichsen Choysang .....

Anchor.

age.

Jec109.

7. From Naval Yard to Blue Building.

8. From Blue Buildings to East Point,

9. From Kellét's laland to North Point, 10. Kowloon Wharves, 11. Jardines Whari,

ΠΑΡΤΑΙΝ.

FLAG AND TONA DATE OF

Rio. NETT. ARRIVAL)

CONSIGNEES OR AGENTS.

kwWunnenberg...der.

........ Ger.

Schlaikler

3 с Неввед

8 cWatson

3 cBendixen

9 Steelo

3 cAbrahamsen

City of Birmingham... Clara Jebsen Cranley Dagny Derwent Dundas Eigeri.......... Elisabeth Rickmers... Empress of Japan..... 4

Per Rubi, for Manila, Mrs E Sprungli, Mrs J. Waddington, Hon., Mrs and Master Tracey, Miss M. Marechal, Mesgra W Munson, J. Milligan, E. Sprungli, Jr., E. Koller Sturcke, W. M Kallor, Siegert, Mr, Misses (2) and Master Morgan, Mrs Pera, J. Tatham. J. Haro, Mesere D Shire, Mr and Mrs H. D. C. Jones.

EVB.. Master Tanes, Me-ers Spaulding, G. F.

Foochow.. Iterella, Mayata, Fujimuro, 0. 9. Smith,

Foosking H. Burst, J. L. Parks, Corcoran, Bandholtz, loveland, Sprungli. J. Frithjof Weddington, (libam, D J Delaney and Germania

Glenturret

W

CT Mead.

RHIINA PPTORTS

Haimun Hangsang Hilary. Jason

The British steamer Biukiamų reports :

Chefoo and Weihawei, Føbt | Kampot Tenrein

1 Robsen, wind and in wonther. Weiwei to Kilbrennan..

Hongkong light variable winds and fine Kiukiang

Swatow December o

Strampur Co

Kwengu. Br tish s'erm

T.

Wuhu Ha

bind th

ΤΡΙΠΙΕΙ Τ

Promise, Norwegion at ay Torstensen, Anping D

714, T

11

CHARA SHORge Kusna

3

...

str. 410 Dec.

--

str. 102 Dec.

Kohn 3 cKlunnit......................

British atr. 1967 Dec. kw Thomson British etr. 3490 Dec. 8 cBirkholm ...... Danish str. 817 Nov.

ital. kw Belsito

str. 2603 Dec. der. str. 774 Dec.. ....British str. 1242 Dec. British str 90 May str. 1001 Dec. ......vier.

British str. 2994 Nov. Norw. atr 883 Dec. 3 Jenkins...................

British str. 1662 Nov. Case

British str. 1954 Dec. Fingalsen Norw. str. 876 Dec. str. 1018 Déc. Goetche......... Ger.

[British str. 2003 Nov. Pybus

Gór. Atr. 1800 Nov. .....British str. 1228 Dec. British str 1423 flec. Norw. str. 891 Dec. Ger. str. 100 ea. |British str. 2046 Do". 636 Dec. ..... British str.

British str. 1866 Dec. Ger. Atr.

120 Nov. British str. 7449 ¡D+ 0. French str. 241 Dec. British str. 2422 Dec. British st 1228 Dec. British str 277 Nov. Britishstr 1340 DV. British str. 3460 Dec. fiier.

8 cReimer

3 cSmalo.

8 Arthur

3 Haraldsen

3 Flugel

kw Webster

6 h Robson

Wilde....a ......Ziegler

5 Steeves

cBail

3 cWilson

4 Lake.

Schultzen

3 CHarris

929 tott ', '

WI

weather to Turngbout ; thence to Lamucks, | Kumsarg Piglet W

nd 'on se fog; frors the 9

Ta Nake

wi......,「ན་ to H.

4 c Buller

Laertes

...Jackson

Laisang

Loosok

Lucia Vitoria

3 cMcGregor

Michael Jebaon,

3 Rinder.

..

Gloag

VIITORS AT HOTFI

HONORING FOTTL.

Alan pal

Mrs K Andersen

Loongmoon, German steater, 1,245, F Kalkofen, Shaugh a D contai

Mr C. Koenig

Mrs S. Arnold| Mr K-P Ambria, German str., 5,150, Wunden-Mr B. C. BetismbeMr A. H. Leing

berg, Houburg and Singapro Dor General HaSutro AMERIKA LINIE

4.

Lieut. TI F

R.N.

HollMr W Lang

Me R. J. Birbock

Mr A. R. Lewis Mr L. S. Lewis Mr T. Lloyd

Holstein, German str., 985, A. Niejahr. MI. C. Bishop Chinking De 6. General. Jensen & Co

December 11, Tonkin, French str., 3, 84, Charbonnel, Yokohama Deo. 2, Mails und General, MESSAGERIES MARITIMER.

Palauan, British etgamer, 2,996, A. F. Street, Londh Oc 24, Wing term Dsc 4. General T&ON { ་

Progress, Gorman str, fom l'anton Minnesota, American str, 13,323, J. H Rinder, Santtle Nov 5, and Sha ghai Thee 9. General. NIPTOR VOREs Kurtla

Willehad, Gorman steamer, 3,012, Ph Obenauer, Kobe D, ember 4, General, MELCHERS & C82

Gregory Apear, Birigh str.. 2,901, J. G. Olifent, Calcutta Nov, 26, and Singapore Dec 6. General.-DAVID SABBOON & Co.. LD.

Loongsung, British str., 1,128, A. E. Sandbach, Manila December 8, General.-- JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.

|

Mr S. Bieney

Mr W. S. Bigyall Mr and Mrs J W

Bonnar

Mr E. A. Bonuer

Mr Bornand

Mrs R. W. Borthwick

and chill

Mr and Mrs C

Brighton

Mr L. Broughall My C. M. G. Burnin Mr Byrnes

Mr W. L. Carter

Hon. and Mr

Chatham

Mr M. O. Clark

Mr and Mrs T.

Clarke

Mr T. Clarke

Rev. J. Macgowan Mr J. A. Mackay

Dr O. Marriott Mr T. P. McAran Miss M. McLeod

Mr A. MoWillie

Mr & Mrs John Moior

Mr P. L. Millor

1. Mr J. C. Milligan

Mr. J. D Moffat

Mercedes

Minnesota

Montros

Norden

O uno Paklat Palawan. Profit

3 cBoardman

3 Bendixen

8 cWilhelmsen

Bun

cDemes. kwStroot

3 cOlsen

Progress Promise Pronto

9 cBremer

3 cThorstensel

3 cHoien

Rajah..... Royalist.. Siberia Suisang Taming Telemachus

3 cWolf

8cScott...............

3 cmith

BoMitchell

10 Hamburg-Amerika Linie

1 Butterfield & Swire

bYuen Fat Hong

9 Gibb, Livingston & Co. 27 Sandet, Wieler & Co.

7Carlowitz & Co.

Jebsen & Co.

9 Jardine, Matheson & Co. 14 Order

6 lebron & Co.

20 Gibb, Livingston & Co.

2Aagaard, Thoresen & Co. 90 Chinese

6 Dodwoll & Co., Ld.

1 Siemsson & Co.

6 Butterfield & Swire

22C. P. R. Co. 25 Jebson & Cò.

9 Butterfield & Swire

8 Jard.ne, Matheson & Co. 9saka Shosen Kaisha 4 Signissen & Co. BMcGregor Bros. & Gow. 1 Douglas Steamship Co.

Hardine, Matheson & Co. 16-ander, Wieler & Co. 8 Butterfield & Swire 6 Chinese.

5 Arnhold, Karberg & Co. 9 Butterfield & Swire 26] Jardine Matheson & Or 22 Chinese

8Jardine. Matheson & Co

str 1020 Nov 3Butterfield & Swire 'rench str 830 Nov. 27 Musso & Co. British str. 2923 Nov. 17 Admiralty tver. str. 951 Nov. 28 Febsen & Co

Amer, str. 1 324D.c. 11pon Yusen Kaisha British str 2284 Dec. Dodwell & Co., Ld.

7 Order

Norw, str. 1494 D-c ritish str. 1731 Dec der. str. 1018 c British str 1995 Dec. Norw, str. 715 Dec. der. str 987 ec. Norw. str. 714 Dec. Norw. str. *37 Dec. fer. str. 3950 Drc. British str. 2080 Nov. Amer. str. 5655 Dec. British str. 1776 Dec.

3 cOuterbridge British str. 1350 Dec. 9cWilliamson........... British str. 1379 Dec.

8 Pedersen

5 c Charbonnel kw Halvorsen cMesser

Thyra

Tingaang....

3 cSmith

Tonkin

Mr and Mrs. M

Moon

Tungus

Victoria

Mrs

child

Morrison and Vorwarts

Will had Mr and Mrs A. B. Windsor.

Moulder

Mr W, S. Munson W.Capt w. Mollermann

Mr & Mr A. Clarke

Me H. W. Morris · Mr S. G. Newall Mr A. G. Newington

Eng. Lt. and Mrs H. Mr E. A. Nicholls

J. Clegg, R.N.

Mr H. E. Colvin

Мга нид Міян Сори

Wisconsin, American battleship, 11,625, Mr J. Coulthart Richard Clover, Manila Dec. 8.

DEPARTURES

- December 9.

Borneo, for Sandakan,

Faung, for Sourbaya, Chiyu n. for Shanghai, Idomeness, for Shanghai, Brand, for Canton.

December 10. Courtfield, for Bombay. Daigi Mari, for Swatow, Haiton for Swałow. Ch ysing, for Cant, n, Kunglee, for Canton, Kiukiany for Canyon.

December 11.

Huichow, for Nagasaki. Wongket, for Bangkok. Holstein, for Cinton.

Kwingse, for Canton.

Loongmoon, for Canton.

Ghaste, for Mails and New York,

Otterspool, for Moji,

Jason, for Singapore and London,

Mr A. Cruickshank Mr G. Cunningham

Mr P. Dantricomb Mr F. O. Davies

Mr C. F. Davis

Mr F. B. Dearon Mr and Mrs W.

Donald

Mr & Mrs M. Nichols,

2 children Secretary and Governess

Mr J, Noble

Mr and Mrs H. W.

North

Miss G. North Mr O. C. Oliffo

Mr B. L. Packer

Mr F. N. Le Pan H.Mr W; Parûtt

Mr F. H. Doolittle Me and Mrs. Douglas

Mrs E. Offord Patey Mr V. W. Peake Capt, and Mrs G. H. Mr and Mrs W. A. Ponnefather

Dowley

Mr T. C. Downing

Mr W., Dupreo

Mr. Faulbauni

Mr R. Fischer Mr H. Fletcher Mr C. W. Frankel

Mrs G, H. Gosman

Mr and Mrs T. L.

Porkins

Miss S. K. P'etors Miss L. Peters

Mr A. R. Pfordton Mr C. Pigott

Mr W. A. Powell Mr A. Prampolin Mrs M. T. Gosman Mrs J. S Roach and Mr & Mrs C. Gram. child-

metchic and son Lt. and Mrs J. F. Capt. and Mrs L. Robbins, R.N.

Grant, R.N.

Mr T. C. Gray

Capt. T. Hull

Miss Robinson Mr J. Gray Scott Mrs J. G. Scott Mr J. J. Shea Lieut. and Mrs C. T.Mr C. Skött

Andromeda, British cruiser, for Mirs Bay, Mr J. Handelman

PASSENGERS.

ARRIVED.

Hardy

Mr T. E. Hartley

Mr W. Small Mr A. L. Stein

Mr W. B. Haughwont Mr H. Stephens

3 cUlderup

jk w Obenader

3 cBooth

Wongkoi. WORKug

3 Reber

3 Malkin

Sailing Vonzols Celtic Chief Roso

Mr J. F. Hillier Lieut.-Commander- & | Mr & Mrs Holling Mrs E. Stevenson,,

Aworth

R.N. Mr G. Holt

Mr W. Stuckardt Mr H. P. Thomas, Mr H. H. Horsey

Miss M-Lloyd Thomas Mr A, T. Howes Mr R. Hunter Mr J. Tonbesu. Engineer Capt, Hurst, Mr & Mrs S, Wako-

R.N.

field and children Mr J. O. Hutchinson Mrs and Miss Wake-

Geld, Capt. R. Innes Mr and Mrs J. W. Miss E. Watkins .

Jameson

Mr A, W. Whitlow

Por Minnesota, from Seattle, &c., Mra Issen, Mias Issen, Mrs D. E. Dismukes, Misa Disniukes, Mrs W: H. Lane, Rev. and Mre O. L. Davenport Mr and Mrs J. A. Lane, Capt. and Mrs Franklin Drake, Miss L. A. Davis, Mr and Mrs Percy Averill, Misa Elva Carrick, Mr R. W. Donaldson, Miss M. Cox, Mrs W. S. Davidson, Messrs U. M. Sparrow, W. Ehrhardt, A. Earlsohiffe, W. B. Alcock, Mr and Mrs G. M. Bain, Mr H. M. Bain, Major Dopping Heppantha, Mr. Isaac Carver, Miss M. M. Larah, Mr Walter Mr Edm. Johannsen Mr J. E. Williamson Seal, Mrs J. E. Springer, Messrs J. T. Mr S. P&F. Jokl Mrs Williamson and Clark, A. L. Smith, O. J. Davis, Mr and Dr and Mrs E. Evan mald Mra C. H. Foss, Rev. and Mrs. E. `J.

Jones

Mr and Mrs Wright Pace, Mr Francis J. Brown, Mr P. H. Mr F. Katonkamp

Mr Woodley Mr J. A. Young Ashmead, Mr and Mrs Botelho, Mr.P. A. Mr H. W. Kent Lacon, Mrs David Cristy, Mr E. S. Joseph, Mr F., Kerr

Mrs E. L. Joseph, Mr and Mrs G, K. H.

Brutton, Miss Brutton, Mrs Hall Wright,

Mr and Mrs Carl Keith, Mr and Mrs A. G. Reynolds, Mr G. A. Bonediot, Mr T. D. Newell, Drand Mrs J. W. Wheate, Mester On Sanley Wheato, Mr and Mrs H. A. Komp, Mrs Gordon, Magers N. Limomis, E. Kadoorie, C. B. CF, Kent, Mrs Y. Twanago, 19 Japanese, 462 Chinese,

Per Willchad, from leaf and Mrs Lammert, Messre Pichard and Sar.

Per Gregory Apcar, frosteutta, &o., Major R. E. Cheyne, Miss L. O'Medras, Mr and Mrs Doty, Mr O. P. Chator, Miss A. Radley, Miss M. Walkor, and 838 Chi-

певе.

Per Loongsang, from Manila, Lieut; and Mrs Early, Mrs Boggs, and Mr Potzsch.

Por Paklat, from Bangkok, Mesara R Vaughan and V. Schomborg..

Per Loongmoon, from Shanghai, Messrs. Maacsberg, Jongen, Antonio and Giovani.

...

Exchange, HONGKONG, December 11, 1905. London— Bank, Wire,

Orodita, 4

D

...208

"

11.

On demand,

044

2/0

80 daya' aight,

140

...20

4 months sight,

*

2:04

"P

"

M

201

2/1

2551

259!

Documentary, 4 months' algho.

Ja Paris-

On demand, Credits, 4 months”

Jn Berlin-

On Demand,

On New York-

On demand, Credits, 60 days' nigh

In Bombay-

Wiroji. ** On demand, Calcutta-

Wiro, ***

On demand,

Por Tonkin, for Hongkong: from Kobe, Mosera Ikeki, Shimada, Fukusimi, Mies On Singapore- Ikiti, Mra Shimada, Messra Hy Wallyboy, | On demand, ... Morris, Dantricourt, Tombeau, Hutchinson, On Manila Missos Peters, Mr, Mrs and Miss North, On demand, Pesos. Medare Hillier, Williamson and Lloyd; Ju Shanghai-- from Yokohama, Mosers T.and G. Gosman, On demand, Messrs Dankie and Albert Kopp from Shanghal, Messrs Bastion, Rahentulli, Mandi, Kemper, M. Lawy, Reve, Sparda and Pillot, Messrs Demoulain, B. O. Avasia, Mrs Green and daughter, Mosars T. Ernold and Kadore.

1.1

90 days' sight, (private paper) Jn Yokohama

On demandy-deep

.2 o'Jones ......9 Wright

Norw. str. 2419 Nov. British str. 1845 Dec. French str. 3048 D c.

Noris. str. 139 Dec. Chi. str. 934 Dec. Jor. str 705 Dec. Ger. str. 3012 Dec. British str. 1861 Dec.

Ger. str. 1115 D. c. ...... British str., 1227 Dec.

Dwell & Co., Id. Butterfietà & Swire 1HP. & O. S. N. Co. 6 Melchers & Co.*

5 siessen & Co. 10 Osaka Shosen Kaisha

A. R. Marty 9Melchers & Co.

25 fayline, Matheson & Co.

3P. M. S. S Co.

Jardine, Matheson & Co.

8 Butterfield & Swire

8 Chinese

30 litui Bussan Kaisha

2Jurdine. Matheson & Co. 11 Messageries Maritimes

5.burg-Amerika Lin

Bthinese

Jobson & Co.

DESTINATION,

MONDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1805

Vessels Advertised as Loading.

from

DESTINATION.

REMARKO.

Nagasaki & Y'hama Deo. 12.

S'pore and Bombay Dec. 19. Hoihow & Haiphong Doc. 12.

Vancouver (B.U.) Dec 18..

Swaton

Dec. 12. Kloon Dock

"[pro & Cülegtia Dec, 12.

Cos'tan Dock

i

Cos'ta Dock

S'hai & Yokohama Dec. 12, Dec 12, Shanghai.

S'hai & San F'clsco Dec. 15.

Doc. 12. Manila

Europe, &c.

¡Dec. 12.

11 Molchers & Co.

7odwell & Co., Limited

Sydney, &c.

¡Dec. 12.

!

6 Butterfield & Swire

Jardine, Matheson & Co.

British sh. 17 9 Nov. 9tandard Oil Co. Brit. bqu. 822 Nov 10'Order

STEAMERS PASSED SUEZ CANAL POST OFFICE NOTICES.

SUPPLIED THROVON KPUTER),

.

Mails will close:

For SW TOW--

the 12th Dec.

Zieten, Forsteck, Knutsford. Vandalia, Nov. 17: Satsuma, Sinai, Bechuana, Brinchang, Malacca, 21; Monmouth- Per Haimun, at 9 am, on Tuesday, shire, Oceanien, Pera, Telemachus, Hermiston, 24; Alesir,

Benarty, For FRIEDRICH WILHELMSHAFEN, Diomed, Gueisman, Indramayo,

HERBERTSEDHE, SIMPSON. Kanchou, Japan, Sydney, 28; Lowther Castle, Pakling Polynesien, Pyrrhus, Borussia, Den of Mains, Prinzess Alic, Rasdart, Dec 1; Alst n, Maloppo. & ; Salazi, kingwo, Patroclus, Kue.chowo, Rhenanig, St. Bede, 9.

ARRIVALS AT HOME, December 8, Per; 9, Sierra Blanca,

Agamemnon, & vonia,

Maus..

The C. P. R. Co's 8.8. Empress of China lef Vancouver on Monday afternoon, the 27th November for Hongkong, via the usual Ports of Call.

¿

The P. M. S. S. Co.'s 8.8. Mongolia Bailed from Yokohama on the 8th Dec., and is due to arrive here on er about the 19th Dec.

The O. P. R. Co.'s 6.8. Empress of India, arrived at Vancouver at 12.30 p.m., on Tuesday, the 5th Dea.

Steamers Expected.

The P. M. S. 6. Co.'s R.8. Algoa Bailed from Tacoma on November 1st for this port carrying freight.only, and is expected to arrive here on or about the 1th December,

The Boston Tow Boat Co.'s 8.5. Lyra Arrived at Yokohama on the 2nd Dec. The P. & A. Co.'s 8.8. Nicomedia sailed from Astoria on Nov. 14th, and is due to arrive at this port on or about Dec 14th.

The

N. Y K. chartered s.s. Glenke left Bombay for Hongkong on the 26th v.. and is due hero about the 15th

Deo.

The O.. N. O's.5.8. Chingtu, from Austra

lian Ports, left Sydney on 25th Nov., p.m., and is due here on 17th Dec,

The O. SS. Co's a.s.tentor left

pm. on the 7th Dec. Singapore at 5 and is due here on the 13th Dec, The Boston Tow Boat Co.'s 8.8. Lyra sailed from Puget Sound on the 3rd Nov., for Hongkong, via usual ports. The Ben Line aleamer Benavon, from Antwerp and London, Jeft Singapore on the 2nd Deo, for-this port..

Latest Advices.

I

The M. M. Co.'s str. Ernest Simons with the FRENCH MAIL of the 10th Nov, left Saigon on Saturday, the 9th Dec., at 11 am., and may be expected here on or about Tuesday, the 12th Dec., at daylight. This packet brings replies to letters despatched from Hongkong on the 7th October.

HAFEN. MATUPI, BRISBANE, SYDNEY & MELBOURNE —

China Coast Meteorological.

lation.

Per Will had, at 10 a.m., on Tuesday, Vi'oštock,

the 12 h December.

Nomura

Kogistor...

10th Deo AT 4 P.M.

For NAGASAKI & V ADIVOSTOCK Hakodate.

Tokio Ver Tungur, a 1 a.m., on Tuesday, the

Kochi 12th Dec.

Nagasakt For SHANGHAI KOBE & YOKOHAMA. Kagoshim.|

Рог Равин, 10 а.т on Tuesday, Oshima.....

the 12 h Dec.

Naha.... Thi'jima..

For BANGKOK.

+

+

Fer Pruf, 10 a m., on Tuesday, the Taihoku

12th December.

Honra.

aromster.

* { | | | - Tampe.atore,

T

Kuri-fity.

ין

+

Focus

Weather

Australian Ports Changeita (8) B'hay, viaS'pore, P'an. Capti (e)... Cebu & Iloilo........ Gungkiang (6)

AGENTS.

DATE OF LEAVING,

December 22. Dec. 13, at Noon.

................................ Butterfield & Swir

Carlowitz & Co, Butterfield & Swire Butterfield & Swire.

Gonda. Mars., 'pool. Glaucus (8) Java Ports.......................... Tjilatjap (8) ............. Japan via Shanghai... Tjipanaa (8) gi Java Ports. Timahi (8)

December 28. December 20.

Java-China-Japan Lijn 1st half of Deo. Jaya-China-Japan Lijnnd half of Deo. Java-China-Japan Lijn ist half of Jau.

"Kobe and Yokohama.. Chingtu (s) ................................... Butterfield & Swire.... December 29. Manila, Aus❜lian Ports Australian (8) I'don, Am'dam, A'erp Hector (s) L'don, Am'dam, A'erp Tydeua (n)

· Landun, dan vain ~~imla (6) London, Antwerp, &e Palermo (8) Landon......nda mabao Japan (8) Marseille & London..Arcadia (8). Marseilles via Baigon Tonkin (8), Manila, via Amoy ........ Zafiro (8) Manila .....VERA Rubi (a) Manila" ...................................................: Taming (8).....

·Manila ........................................... Loongsang (8) Marseilles, London.. Bonlomond (e) New York & Boston... Coulsdon (8) New Yorky. Suez Cana1 Ghazéè (0), Now York v.Suez Cana Indrani (8).......... San Francisco Dakotah (9) S'hai, Moji Kobe T'ma. Palawan (8) Kan F'cisco via Japan Siberia (8) .......... San Francisco v. Japan Mongolia ()... San Francisco v. Japan China (6)........................................... Seattle, v. S'hai, Japan Minnesota (a), Seattle, v. S'hai, Japan Dakota (9)...................... S'hai, Kobe & T'hama Ernest Simons (8)...... Shanghai......... Dolla (8)....no Shanghal.. ..................................... Kiukiang (s) Shanghal,.......... Shaobsing (s). Shanghal................. Progress (6 Shanghal................. Tingsang (s) S'pore, P'ang Calcutta Kumaang (s) Snore. Pang, l'ha &o. Nippon (a)................. S'pore & Rgoon Ismaila (e).. S'haland Portland, Or. Aragonia (a)

......... Butterfield & Swire.. December 27. Butterfeld & lrc.... December 19. ........................................ Butterfield & wire January 2

............ [P. & O ́S, N. Co. Dec, 16, at Noon.

P.&O. 8, N. Co...... About Deo.-18.. [P. & O. &, N. Co.............. About Feb. 14. ...P. & O. 8. N. Co. Feb. 10, at Noon. .......Messagorica Maritimos Deo. 12, at 1 p.m. ...... Thewan, Tomes & Co Dec. 15, 10 a.m.

Shewan, Tomes & Co. Dec. 23, at Noog. ...Butterfield & Swire... December 12.

Jardine Matheson&Co Deo,-15, at 4 p.m. [Gibb,Livingston & Co. About Deo. 23, Arnhold Karborg&Co.. About Jan. 2. Dodwell & Co. Limited About Dec. 9. Shewan, Tomes & Co About Dec., 21. Showan, Tomca & Co. About Jan. 16. P & Q $. N. Com Dec 19, Daylight. Pacific Mail SS. Co... Doo, 15, at Noon. FACING MGA (0.3. Co... Dec. 27, at Noon, Pacific Mail S.S. Co... Jan. 6, at Noon.. Nippon Yusen Kaisha. About Dec. 19. Nippon Yusen Kaisha jAbout JaD: 274 Messageries Maritimes About Dec. 18. P&O. §. N. Co..... About Dec. 16. Butterfield & Swire... December 12, Butterfield & Swire. December 14... Siemsson & Ca....... Dec. 12, at 4 p.m. Jardine, Matheson &Co Dec. 12, at 3 p.m. Jardine, Matheson&Co Dec. 12, at 3 p.m., Sander Wigler & Dec. 29, p.m. Jardine,Matheson&Co Deo. 15, at 4 p.m. Portland & A. S. Co. Deo, 19, Daylight. Portland & A. S. Co. Deo. 22. Daylight. Portland & A. S. Co.. Jan. 7, Daylight. ......Osaka Shonen Kaisha. Deo, 12, at 10 am.

S'hal and Portland, Or. Nicomedia (s) S'hat and Portland, Or Numantia (6)..... Stow, Amoy &F'chow Anping Maru (s) Stow Amoy& Anping. Frithjof (e) Stow, Amoy &F'chow Triumph (s) Stow, Amoy, Foochow Haiching (a). Dougles Lapraik & Co. Dec. 14, 108.. Swatow......

Haimun (0)

Douglas Lapraik & Co. Dec. 12, 10a.m. Swatow and Shanghai Wosang (s). Jardine, Matheson&Co Dec. 12, Daylight. Tacoma, S'tle, Victoria Telemachus (s) ....... Butterfield & Swire... January 1. Tacoma, S'tle, Victoria Tydeus (8)............. Butterfield & Swire... December 26. Victoria, B.O., Tacoma Lyra (8) Dodwell & Co. Limited About Dec. 57. Victoria, B.C., Tacoma Pleiades (8)................................ Dodwell & Co., Ld.... About Des. 29. Vancouver (B.O.), &c. Empress of Japan (s).. Canadian P'fo R. Uo. December 18. Vancouver (B.C.), &c. Empress of China (6). Canadian P'fo R. Oo January 10, Vancouver (B.C.), &c. Athenian (

Osnadian The R. O.

January 24,

Osaka Shosen Kaisha. Deo, 13, 10a.m. ........Okaka Shoden Kaisha.. Dec. 24, at 10a.m.

SHARE LIST QUOTATIONS.

Stocks;

PINK

Hongkong and Shanghal Bank Corp: National Bank of China, Limited

KARINE INAITRANGES,

December 11, 1905.

No. of

Shares Valuer

Paid

· Olosing Quotationi

up.

We Cash.

80,000 9 125 99,925 £

all

£5 $38, buyers

e880, sales & sellers London, £93

Canton Insurance Office Co,, Ed. ........ 10,000 $250 8 61 $330, sellers China Traders' Insurance Co., Ed. 24,000 888.88 25 291, sellers North-China Insurance Co., Ld..... 10,000 £15 £ & Tis, 92 sellere Union Insuranos Society, Ed.................| 10,000 |►| 250 100 8740 Yangtaze Insurance Association, Ed. 8,000 0 100 860 $170.

FIEL INJURANCES,

China Fire Insurance Co., Ed. 20,000 100 Hongkong Firo Insurance Co., Ed. 8,000

20 387

250

60 3380, sellers

DOCKS, ETO

Hong & Whampoa Dook Co Ed. 60,000 Geo, Fenw'ok & Co.. Limited.... New Amoy Dock Co., Ltd. 8.0: Farnham, Boyd & Oo. I.

50

all 3163, buyera

18000

258 25

626, aallers

10,000

18241 6817

*

STRAMBOAZA, WUGU..KZON

Chips and Manila 8. 8. Co. Ed.. Douglas-Steamship Co., Limited

55,700 Tls. 100 Tle100 Tla. 137

Preference. 100,000 Me.

REFINERIES,"

1594 15,825, sales

all $94, sollera

10 $38, buyers.

10 8 5 829, sallere

1£1 28/

60 The 60 Tls, 30

J Tls, 60, sellors

Tle, 50, sellers

30,000 $

20,000

25 $25 $20, sellers

60

all 855, bayeta

HK, O. and M. Steamboat Co., Ed. 80,000 Indo-Chin S. N. Company, Limited 60,000

10

Star Ferry Company. Ed. Shell Transport & Trading Oof Etd Taka Tug and Lighter Co., Ld.

10,000

103

|10,000

2000,000

8,800 Tle.

29.41

Shanghal Tug & Lighter Co., Ltd,

200,000

29 8

29 90

NG

29 95

SW

1.

29.95

BTY 6

29.99

do. China Sugar Company, Limited..... 20,000 Luzon Sugar Company Limited..... 7,000 Perak Sugar Cultivation Op., Ed.....7,000 Ta

50 TIs, 60

100 all 2212, sellers

100

all £26, sellors

50

60Ti 70

30.00

SE

WHLRVER.

29 P7

29,13,

HK, &Kow. Wharf & Godown Co.

30,000

$29.99!

Taloba.....

29.91

Shangbal and Hongkow Wharf Oo.

10,000 20,000 12,000

all8108, bayara

Tie. 100 Tl6100 Tla, 2073

For NAGASAKI, KOBE & YOKOHAMA,

"Benuron, 108... on Tuesday, tho,

12th December

Tainan Koshun

29.92

29.91

Pendndoros

29,01

"BW

Weihaivai.

1

30.09 42

E

29 99 61 88 B

CY

CUTTA.-

29.79 66 92 E

Amoy

29.82 76 8E 2

Swatow..... Canton... Hongkong

29.88 72 76

b

11

29.65 8171 sw 3 b 29.91 7280

E

Vict. Peak

"

Gap Rock

Macao...... Haiphong..

Bacolod IlicJo Cobu O. S. James 4 p. Malato

*7

29.63 73

*1

29.84 86 65

29.81 8G

b

.b..

b

85

b

11th Dec.

For SINGAPORE, PENANG & CAL Outzlaf...

Per Kumaung, 2 p.m., on Tues mySharp Pk.

* 12th Dec

For SHANGHAL—..

På Tingsang, 2 p.m., en Tuesday, the

12th December.

Ver Kiukiang, at 3 p., on Tuesday,

12th December.

For MANILA. —

For Taming, at 8p.r., ou Tuesday, the Manila....

12th Dec.

For SHANGHAI-

Por Progress, at 3 p.m., on Tuesday, the

12th Dec.

For SWATOW & BANGKOK. —

Per Elisabeth Rickmers, », ô gymg un

Tuesday, the 12th December. For SINGAPORE, PENANG & BUM.

BAY.-

Per Capri, at 10 a.m., on Wednesday,

the 13th December.

99.

:

ין

Vl'ostock.74. Nomaro... 29 73

T

12th Dec., with Malls for the United Kingdom, the Continent or Europe,

MAILS BY THE French Paoket.— The French Contract Packet Tonkin

will be despatched on TUESDAY, the Ishi'jime.....29.80

Hakodato.. Tokio Kochi...... Nagasaki... Kagoshima

29 89

BW

W

"

29.90

F

29.87

NW 2

BW

29.87

NE

29.87

Oshima..... Naha........

29.64

29.85

wi

2,01

and places beyond, via Marseilles;"

Talchu......

29.95

Taifan

29.95

Saigon, Straits Settlemt, Betavia,oghur

20.98

NW6

21

29.91

BE

91

a. 30.20 32

NW 3

Gutzlaf Sharp Pk. Amoy

39.17 52 79 NNW & CV

29.07 6292 NE 40

""

Lato Lotters 11 to 11.30 s.m. Extra

"

(Lotters postea In all the Pillar Boxes

9a.

6.29.94 67 84 NW SWAMIN 0% 99.9K 85 ÍAK Canton ... Hongkong. 10a, 30.03, 76 Vict. Pork Gap Rook Macao Haiphong.. Manila...i Bacolod Iloilo, *..... Cobu

(30.04 66 | 89 || w

29.78 78

$30.00.82

29.71 82

82

Burmah, Coylon, Madras, the Austra Pescadoros lasian Colonies, Adon, Natal and the Weihalwei Capo, Egypt, Malta, and Gibraltar. Printed Matter and Samples at 10 a.m. Registration at 10 a.m. -

Registration, with late fee of 10 cents ep to 10.45 s,m. *:

Registration, Kowloon B0, 10a.m. No late fec.

Letters at 11am.

The P.&O. Co.'s 8.8. Delta, with the Postage 10 cents,

ENGLISH MAIL of the 17th November,

left Singapore on Sunday, the 10th in time for the first clearauco will be in.. Doo. at 8 a.m., and may be expected clader in this contraob mail.). here on or about Friday, the 15th Dec.

at noon. This packet brings replies MAILS BY THE CANADIAN PAÙIVIC RAIL

WAY Co.'s PACKET. →

.. 491

50

1511

to lettora despatched from Hongkong

-1514

151

closed in London for despatch by the

all sea route on the 8th November,"

161

and for despatch overland on the 15th Nov.

.998

Fold treat, 100 fine, (per tel)....869.40 Sovorelgan (Bank's buying rate) * .. 19.80 SUvan (pen on,} {\var

2017

on the 17th Oct., and the parcel mails The Canadian Pacific Mail Packet Empress

The P. & A. Co.'s 8.8. Aragonia loft Moji on the 6th Dec, and is due to arrive here on the evening of the 13th

The Java Uning Japan Lain

M

China-Japan steamer Thi pana loft Macassar for this port on the 10th Dec., and may be expected hero on or about the 18th Dec. 1

of India will be despatched on WED- NESDAY, the 13th Dec, with Maila for Shanghai, Japan, United States, Canada, &c., which will be closed Bs follows

Printed Matter and Samples at 10a.m. Registration at 10a.m.

(Registration, with late foo of 10 cents,

up to 10.45 a,m.) Registration, Kowloon B.O., 19 d.m. No late foo

The O. P. R. Co's 5.5 Tartur left Yoko-(Supplementary Mail on board up to the

hama on Saturday afternoon, the 9th

Doc., for Victoria and Vancouver.

C. S. James 10 a.| Malate

Peso MIRIHL

OHHHHHH 1500€ 501| 9|22||

F. 3. Fica, First. Assistunt. Hongkong Observatory, Dec. 11, 1905.

VEEBELS AT THE DOCKS At Kowloon,

H.M.S.

H.M.S. Handy, Eva, H.M.S. Whiting, Š. Virago, Paul Beau, Germania, Ewongchow.

Cosmopolitan. Laortes, Loosok, Han.

Letters at 11 am

Low.

time fixed for departure of the mail. Extra Postage 10 cents.)

Abert

Vorwaerts.

|

nages do Tonkin.......

Watkins Limited).

3490 18/10 331

25 (831)

LAND AND BUILDING, Hongkong Land Investment and Į

Agency Company, Limited. 60,000 8 100 100 $125, sales & sellers Shanghal Land Investment Co., Ed: 52,000 Tls,-60 Tle.60 Tle. 128 Kowloon Land and Building Com- 6.000

pany SOLL

Wel-hel wel hand & Building Co., Ed 8,764 (s. Humphreya Estate & Finance Co... 150,000 3 West Point Building Co., Limited... 18,500

TRAHWAYS.

HK High-Level Tramways Co., Ld. 1,250 |z

DAN MENINGAN...

Si clété Franoniso des Charbon-

50 30

30 840, sales & buyera

25 Tis.25 Tla. 12, bayers

10 all 812, Bales

508 50 865, meilera

100 all 8215

16,000 ca. 250&!!

Raub Aust. Gold Mining Co., Ed... 200,000 €

U HOTELA, ETO. Hongkong Hotel Company, Ltd. 12,000 60

all $150. sales. Astor House Hotel Ld. (Tentain). 2,000 I.Tle.50 Tls.50 The 185, sales Astor House Hotel O., Etd. (S'hal) 80,000 $

DISPENSARIES,

10. 8-10 312, sales & bayara 103 136, sellers

a. c. Fration of Uo., Limited... 90,000 10,000 LIGHTING,

7,000 £ 8,000 Tis, 60 Tis.00 Tis. 1221, buyers 30,000 30,000 13

IIK, and China Gas Co., Limited... Shangbal Gas Company, Ltd............ Hongkong Electric Co., Limited. New Electrica (new I8900) bersucie,

BRICK AND CEMENT.

Groen Island Cement Co., Ld. ........ 150,000|

HIGUÉLLANEOUS,

Bolls Asbestos Eastern Agency, (

United Asbestos Oriental Aganoy,

Limited.........

all $176, bayərə

10 8 10 816, bayers 10 20 10 814

10 10 $28, sellers

8.801

2,000 ord's

100 deri 10 16,000 8

Hk Ste m Water-boat Co., Ltd. Hongkong Dairy Farm 00........................, 25,000 Hongkong Ice Company, Elmited... 5,000 Shanghai Waterworks Co., Ltd.... 7,200. H'kong Rope Manufactory Co., Erl. 10,000 8 Hongkong Cotton Spinning Co., Ld. 125,000 Ewo Cotton Spinning and WeaveĮ

20,000 is. ing Co., Ld

International Cotton Manufactur- Sing Co., Ld. ..........

Laoa-Kang-Mow Cotton Spinning

und Weaving Co., Ld. TH

6916, sellers

£ 26 is. 420, buyers

all 162

10 $10 $14

Tis Dumiă. 60

10,000. Tla, 75 Ma75 Tle. 44

8,000 Tl, 100 Ti:100 Tls. 60

Soy Ches Otton Spinning. Co., Ld. |- 2,000 Tls. 600 Tls6) Tls. 250

China Provident Loan Mortgage 200,000 $

and Cleaning Co., Ind.. South China Morning Post

CIGAR COMPANIES.

12/6 19/5 $7

489

10 3160

1013

50

all 8236

China Borneo Company, Ltd.

80,00) 8- — 13

Campbell, Moore & Co., Limited ... 1,200 ||

10-18 10 391 sales

12 310, sellary All

Wm. Powell, Ed.

12,000

$11, sollers

Shanghal and Hongkong Dy

8,000

1.200.

-6,000

67,60,00

60

50 850

2520, mellora

Amount, Faltes

500 800 8100, bayers: Interest

Obinoso Truërial 13-

VERNON And SMITH;

Philippine Co., bd,

4 hambra Li ulbad.mi

Panted and pablishel for the Proprietor Geo. Munny Baik, by WILLIAM HENEY

Donald, at No, 6, Wyndham Street, Hongkong

Comments

Approved members can add comments, bookmarks, and private notes.

No comments yet.

Private Research Note

Private notes are available after approval.