· MONDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1907.
BY TELEGRAPH. BY TELEGRAPH.
1
THE PITTSBURG
EXPLOSION.
Two Hundred Entombed.
(Exclusive Service, supplied by Benter,
via Bombay.)
LONDON, December 21.
Over two hundred minera ara
entombed owing to the explosion at Pittsburg.
Their case is considered hopeless.
America's Toll,
THE WEST RIVER PATROL
Compensation Demanded.
· SPORTING,
Yachting
B. H. Y. C. THIRD •LUR BACK,
THE CHINA MAIL.
DOWLISO.
0.
E
gaple just behind, and Craigengower w fourth. The table is now na follows ;--- -
Stangor-Lenthes Fowler Chaliners
#1
The third club race, which was postponed Gray ...
| twice before, wra sailed on Sunday in « fresh north-outerly breeze, the coured being Channel Itocks, Kowloon Rocks,
... T. CIVIL SERVICR.
Played
too Won
Lost
R. G. A. Civil Service... Telegraphs Middlun
6320
7 4 3 0 I 63300 84400
R..A. declared with 4 wickets down Craigongower... for 127 and as timo drow near the issue was Police.
only a couple of minutes to go. But Owon bowled Pile and Brett without any addition to the score and then a couple of singles were added before time was called. The
scorce are :-
. . A.
7 3 3 1 0 281 1
Rio Shooting..
THE WHITE HORSE TROPHY.
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
November's Meeting.
We have received a copy of the minutes
33,33 33.33
of the last monthly meeting of the General 2000 Committee of the Chamber of Commerce 14.28 held on Nov. 12 under the presidency of the Chairman, the Ilon. Mr E. A. Hawoth
In reference to a communication from:
the Committou's views regarding the pro- the Colonial Secretary's Office asking for
20.00
| Mayer's Est buoy, twice round.
CHAMPIONSHIP CLASH-Ailsa (Mr A. greatly in doubt, Civil Service wanted 11 Departmental Denison steering), Alannah (Mr. Car-runs to win with three wickets in hand and Hongkong" A 6 4 4 4 100.00
Kowloon
(Chinese Mail's Service.)
ruthers) and Vernon (Mr H. P. Tooker), got away well on the start. PERING, December 22.
Dione (sailed by Mr A. G. M. Fletcher) The British Minister has lodged a was apparently not up to her proper demand for $300,000 for the lose form at first and fall behind some- what, but aftor clearing Blackhead's sustained by the recent robbery com-Points he stood well into Hunghom Bay mitted on one of the West River steamers and gained by so doing. Before the Dock Point was reached Dione had collared both as a compensation for the withdrawal of
Ailsa and Vernon, but it was a ding dong tho men-of-war now patrolling in the mou to the first mark. On the heat up Diona struck the after end of Vernon's Weat River.
boom, whichris-a-hollów spar, and-apruse it tho whole langth, Ailsa, sailing better than she has done before this season,
Official statistics show that 22,840 lives Peking Government Angry. pasead Vernon close to Channel Rooke, have been lost in America through mining accidents during the past
seventeen years,
Hall have perished during the last six years, the total deaths in 1906 being 2001.
(Chinese Mail'» Service.) ·
PEXING, December 22.
The Peking Government has tele graphed instructions to the Clanton Viceroy to deal severely with the opponents to the foreign patrolling of
A DISGRACEFUL SCENE. the West River.
Politicians Fight in the
House,
(Exclusine Norvire, supplier by Reuter,
via Bombay.)
Losman, December 21.
A disgraceful occurrence is reportedl from Washington.
At the adjournment of the Honse of Representatives two Democratic mei- hers came to blawa and struggled on the floor of the house.
When they were separated one had "black eye," while the other's "fnee
was covered with blood
(BEUTER'S HERVICE.}
SIR EDWARD GREY AT
BERWICK
LONDON, December 20, Sir Edward Grey speaking at Ber- wick, said that Germany was embarking on a large naval programme, he did not complain, but if other nations increase their navy, we will andoubtedly have to increase ours.
Great dissatisfaction is expressed by the Peking Authorities with the action taken by the people both at Home and ahmad with regard to State affairs.
This is token as a great contempt of the Government, and wires have been
despatched to Viceroya at Home and Ministers abroad to stop people sending telegrams to Peking direct
The Imperial Chinese Telegraph Administration fins similar instructions.
THE KIANGSI MISSION-
ARY CASE.
(Chinese Mail's Service.)
PEKING, December 22.
The Kings Missionary case has
been settled.
which way rounded by Dione first,
Vertion Ailsa second,
third, all within a few seconds of each other, Alannah being considerably to the rear. This order was maintained on the run to
Kowloon Itocks. After rounding Vernon passed Ailsa on the reach to Meyer's Buoy. Un approching this mark it was soon that there was a repo fast from it to the castorn dolphin, so the boats chose the Corinthian Yacht Club mark boat, which
about thirty seconds ahead of Varum, was hard by. Dione rounded this mark
Ailka being about the same distance astern of the latter. On the beat to the Channel Rocks Vormon drew up on Dione, and at
the mark was within a few seconds of her.
Unfortunately, in rounding the rook Diona touched the submerged portion, which allowed Vernon to pass her, Ailsa being about a minute bobind. At Kowloon Dione and Vernon were practically together but on the reach over to the Meyer's buoy Vernon established a lead and rounded about some twenty seconds ahead of Alannah being far astora. On the run Dione with Ailsa about a minute lator,
home H. 3. S. Watarwitch, which was | coming in, beaded off Vomon, which allow- ed Dione to gain considerably and almost
Lt. Lucy, o Bideu, b Hutchinson Sgt. Janics, e Biden, b Witcholl Egt. Hall, & Brett...
L Larmour, b Witchell C. 8. M. Owen, not out Li. Down, not out
Sundries
The White Horse Shield, presented by 58 the proprietors of White Horse Whisky, was won on Saturday by the Reserve Association's team after a good match, though the weather conditions were not 10 favourablo.
32
12
+
.
VOLUNTEER BESERVE ARSOCIATION.
1273% G-Stockwood
Total for 4-whitewa The following did not but:--Whitworth, Gradwell, Cotton and C.M.S. Clarko.
ULVIL SERVICE.
F. A. Bidon, c Owen, b Hall P. T. Lambla, & Geadwell Dr Atkinson, b Hall R. O, Hutchison, b Grailwell R. Witchell, run out
H. T. Jackman, b James
J. C. Gow (capt.)). A. Jenkins
A. MacKenzie
TH. Pilgeon
L. G. Bird.......
...
7
E
Dougherty......
9
S. E. Green......
་.་
57 Dr. E. Even Jones
E. S. Carruthers.
16
Stackwood Gaw...
***
9 Jenkins.
Mackenzie
Bird
Total for 9 wickets
119
Pidgeon Dougherty Gresa Evan-Jones Carruthers
P. B. Adani, a Larmour, b Down L. E. Brett, b Owen A. Pile, b Owen .... A. Dawson, not out F. Bacon, it out... Sundries
KOWLOON MIDDLESEX. Kowloon won by two wickets and 56 | run. The scores are:---
MIDDLESEX.
Major Stevenson, c. Dixon, by Mac-
Askell... Sgt. Harford, Robinson, h Dixon Corpl. Roberts, & Macaskell Pte. Barton, b Dixon Lt MaDonald, b Dixon Capt. Miller, run out... Pto. Corp. Heather, e Harrop, ↳ Dixon ...
Rolfe, Carpi, Sharpe, not out Sgt. Munro, e Robinson, b Harrop. Pte. Miles, & Harrop...
Sundries...
to take the lead agnis, but Vernon mang Dixon......
ed to finish about a length-abead, Ailsa Macaskell... being about 40 seconda astern.
The finishing times were:-
Vernou Dione... Ailsa...
יזי
1 62 12
1 52 17
1
53 30
Ailsa, being in rooipt of ten seconds per
China has consented pay an in-nile from both Dione and Vernon thus saved her time and won by 32 seconds from demnity of $160,000.
PRINCE PU LUN.
(Chiness Mail's Fervice.)
Little had been heard of the Japanese
Shaxena, December 22. alliance in recent years for the reason Princa Pu Lun, who has been on a that the Japanese were peacefully omission to Japan, has returned, oupied in consolidating and developing arriving at Shanghai yesterday.
their own country.
The agreement with France and His Imperial Highness travels to Russia rendered the chjeets of the Peking via the Peking-Hankov Rail- Anglo-Japanese alliance more
secure
than ever because they proved, that other nations recognised those objecte a compatible with their own interests. in the Far East,
STRIKE AT PORT SAID.
LONDON, December 30, Lloyds ut Port Said report a strike of coal heavers to have begun and to be spreading to the colliers,
way.
A SMUGGLER CAUGHT.
For some time past the police have- heen watching the moveatunts of a Chinaman whom they suspected of being concerned in smuggling operations and their efforts were rewarded on Saturday by his capture and the discovery of fourteen revolvers and 700 rounds of ammunition in his
There is now a general and consider. baggago. When arrested the Chinaman able delay to steamers.
NEW GAYONET FOR THE
BRITISH ARMY.
LONDON, December 20.
It is expected that the Army Coungil will adopt the Japanese bayonet, & weapon three inches longer than the British, and one which was terribly effective in Manchuris.
THE BRITISK NAVY.
Losos; Decembor 21. *The Standard" states that the Admiralty has decided to establish a Pociliu North American squadron next May, consisting of the fourth cruiser squadron and six ships of the County glase.
......
It is believed that the base will ba Esquimault.
THE CRUISE OF THE UNITED STATES BATTLESHIPS.
LONDON, December 21.
was boarding a sampan with his luggage, preparatory to going ou board a steamor sud shipping the revolvers oud ammunition out of the Colony. The case was heard by Mr Hazeland and the accused was fined $250 or six months' imprisonment and the
revolvers, etc., confiscated.
FIRE AMONG MATSHEDS.
Vornon.
ONE-DESIGN CLASS,
Напор
**
run out
...
Total ...
DOWLING,
-
www
+
KOWLOON.
8. Lightfoot, b Barton.
J. Robinson, e Sharpe, Miles...
W. Dixon, e Robert, & Sharpe...
J. Clelland, l.b.m., b Sharph
Stackwood
20
Dow... ..
Jenkins
0
4
Mackenzio Bird... Pidgeon... Dougherty Gream Evan-Joues Carruthers
200
The
ROBINSON PIANO -
COMPANY, LTD.
NEW PIANOS
ON HIRE
posal that this Colony should participate in au International Exhibition to be hold at Shanghai in 1909 it was decided to reply. that the Committee recommended too Government to bring the proposal inafore SPECIAL TERMS all likely Hongkong exhibitor and to endeavour to form a Court thoroughly representative of the Colony's trađo and industries.
FOR THE FESTIVE SEASON.
Correspondence was rend from Sir John Jordan to this Government in connection Oh, Ho! So Hero's for A Merry with the currency question in China. (8) 4645444-30 From this it was leamed that in awer
Christmas! 4455454-31 5444655--32 to a note from the Diplomatic Corps Prince 3455455-31 Ching stated that the question was under 4454254-28 the consideration of a Cunssaission. In 4445494-28
342643425 spite of that neurance the British Minister 4542443-26"regretted to any that no material advance, 3244563-20
as far as I can ascertain, has been made 4434434-26 towards the attainment of a uniform
-600
233 system of curroney."
(3) 4353455-31
The Chairman said it was regrettable toď
(6) 4565645-33 learn that no materin! advance had so far!
Just What
To Give
(3) 5455555-34 boon made by the Chinese Government in CHRISTMAS AND
(6) 5435045-31 placing the currency of the Empire on a
(3) 4144545–50 uniform basis but it was to be hoped that;
(4) 4454535-30
(4) 4569594-29 the Hongkong Government would lase no (3) 4554453-30 opportunity in furthering the project as (a) 3652335-28 opportunity offered. (5) 5554346-81
Regarding the proposed establishment
NEW YEAR'S
Gifts for all. Dainty gifts, Useful gifts. Gifts for Men and Women. Gifts for
Gifte for those who can apend any
906 of a branch bank of the Chiness Govern-Boys and Girls. Grandment the Committee decided to inform the 600 Tlocal Government that it could see no amount, and gifts for those who need. ...(2) 3454643-28... 89 reason to object so long as no great must make every penny count.
(4)*3333345-24... 88 facilities were granted it than those now ... (4) 2353332-21... 87 enjoyed by the foreign banks in the Colony
(2) 3436235-26...
20) 5534223-25... 83 UD34-321-2D...
(0) 4293145–25... 83 4230140 40... 00 4430253-26... 80
(6) 3349424--23... 70
(3) $246543-26... 78
(4) 2254430-20... 77
243 831
HONOKOKO VOLUNTEERS,
200
Gunner Coles ...
o. a. w. Sergt. Lapsley...
་་་
12 37 40. S. M, Andrew ...
10 31 2 Bombir. Sorby
2
K. MacKaskoll, o Miles, b Capt. Miller
II. Harrop, b Capt. Miller...
J. Mead, not out.........
C. Labeard, b Capt. Millor...
H. Claments, à Miles, b Shirpe Sundries
12 Gauner Anderson...
Sapper Haines...
Sergt. Darby....
14
Sergt. Groy
30. Capt. Wood****
Gunner Duncan
99
0
0
Coles...
4
20
Lapsley
0
Andrew Borby Anderson...
- Total for 8 wickets ... 120
Haines The following did not bat:-Jefferies Darby and F. O. Day,
Wood Grey... w..Daucan
1
Barton
All the yachts with the orception of Sprite started, Min and Colleen being the first away with Kathleen and Bonita close up. Colleau son showed out in froat and Kathleen displaced Min. This order was Sharpe maintained throughout the raco and Cel-Millar leen, well-sailed, won easily. The wind Miles... was strong and a little too much for whole
Rollo... Heather
sail.
Colleen Kathleen Mi
Q
4
40
10
24
. Bonito..
11
G
The following are the points scored by ench yacht in the two classes this season
ww
DOWLING.
M.
R
1 34
36 3
1
17
B
0 20 1
0.. 5
11" 0 Cotes
POLICE V. CRAIGENGOWER.
0 Lapsley Andrew Sorby
A fine fuish was seen in this match Anderson
Elaines Irvine taking three wickets very cheaply Darby in his last over, and finishing with an Wood average of three runs per wicket for eight Grey wickets. The scores are:-
Duncan
AMOY COUNCIL.
At a meeting of the Council held at the
Cams early and buy curly! You get a better pick
FINE CANDY
"The Sweetest Present of AIL"
here nad get ROWNTREE'S or CADBURY'S
Board Room on the 3rd December, 1007, Be sure to get the "right" kind. Come there were present Messrs W. H. Wallace (Chairman), A. F. Gardiner, Huang Ts'an- ...(4) 5444555-92chow, W. Kruse, S. Okuyams, W. Wilson, ... (4) 5543545-31 the Health Officer and the Secretary. An ... (3) 4345445-20 application was rend from the Japanese
(B) 3445456-30 Consal requesting permission to use certo For Good Drug Store Service
(3) 3455454-30 9445455-30
... (4) 3445455
ground near the Lower West Road, below
... (3) 6533443-27 the German Consul's residence, and in
Special Holiday Stock in dainty Gift Boxes.
You cannot beat our Pharmacy any- 2454444-27
the direction of the Japanese cemetary where in Hongkong. Every article kept ...(2) 3253444-
4544344-28 by the officers of H. I. J. M's ship by a first-clase druggist is here. Every-
Naniwa, for antall arm practice on a
il
500
289 day to be notified by the Japanese Consul, thing, reliable. Our drugs are fresh and
The Council decided to grant permission, pure. (4) 5555555-85
No Prices Lower than Ours. Quality Considered.
...(5) 6556454-99 providing the Senior Officer of the party ... (3) 3559965-20ficing takes ovory precaution to ensure the
(4) 4443554-29
...(4) 5453440-28afety of the public (persone using the (0) 9345555-40 roads and paths, working in the fields, ... (3) 4453555-31 quarties, or bonts near the beach, &c.,) (3) 3444256-27 by putting out sufficient look-out men to (3) 5442334-25
pusvort persons approaching within the (4) 4324243-24
danger zonu.
Watkins, Limited.
APOTHECARIES HALL, WATKINS BUILDING, Queen's Road Central,
HONGKONG.
231 On the motion of Mr Wallace, it was Grand decided to ask the China Light and Power „Til.. Co., Ltd. to forward, with as little dolay 31, (3) 2345544-27-94 as possible, the conditions of their proposals.
600.
3454484--20~03 3354545-20-87 (in detail) for supplying the Settlement 3444543-27-86 with light and power. 9452265-26-84
(3) 3242533-29-82
A letter from the Superintendent of
(4) 2044539-21-79 Police to the German Consul, together with (6) 4342540-22-76 his reply, was rend concerning a collision 4444284-20-75 between licensed sampan (No. 99) and (6) 2222440-10-08 nstoni pianace belonging to S.M.S.
THE FRENCH IN KWANGSL
Cheng Ming-chi, the Governor of Kwang, has wired to the Waiwapu, Chinese Foreign Office, informing it that
244 824 Arcona, is the barbour on the night of the French authorities of Annam have November 29, by which an Austrian sent troops to Tiangshen where the ban sailor, belonging to the Kaiser Franz dits on the border havo caused trouble, but Josef I, and two Chinese were drown oven now when the bandits had been
CHAMPIONSHIP CLASS.
- JOLICE.
Dione Vernon Ailsa Alannah...
16
P
Lander, b Brawa...
9
***
W. Pitt, o Evaus, b Brawn
32
Garrison Football League.
9
**
2
W. N. Edwards, e Kew, b Brawn
12.
P. J. Wodehouse, run out
-8
ONE-DESIGN CLASS,
D. MacHardy, b Pestonji ...
Kathleen...
16
W. Konte Lammert, b Brawn...
Colleon, ...
J. R. Irvine, b Brawn...
in
Choper, b Pestonji
J. Ogg, b Bown
S. Bell, Pestonji
Bonito Min
Sprite
Cricket.
82448
DEPARTMENTAL . HONGKONG “
J. Kerr, not out...
Fondries
The fixtures for the week commencinged. The German Consul iu bis reply defeated, the Franch are increasing their 9to-day, are:
1.
A
Date.
Teams
Dec. 23. 83 Co., R.G.A.«. "A" Co., Mx.,
stated that from the report of the troops and their patives are difficult to
and Referee SM.S. Argonia it was evident that the understand and therefore he has asked the sampan was along to blame for the Wairupu to negotiate with the French Staff-Set-Tamo, R.E.aecidont, as the sumpar, without having a Minister in the matter.
., 24. "F" Co., Mx.. "H" Co., Mx...
"
Total
81
BOWLING. 0.
I.
10.2 1
35
6
0
Hongkong "A" batted first on tho R. Pestonji... Club's ground and some fast scoring was A. O. Brawn lown by Stanger-Losthes, who made 20 L. E. Lammert... runs in ono over off Stoole. The first wioket fell for 48 and the ninth for 113, but
... 1.
CRAIGENHOWER.
128
100
J. D. Kinnaird, e Pitt, b Irvine... Captain Kriokenbook and J. W. Tayler F. EL Kew, b IrvinG added 81 runs for the last wicket. The O. Brawn, Irvine... There was a fierce blaws at Tolograph Department played three, shout-coelies Irving, sunt b Irvine...
G.
Kent, Bay st about 7.30 on Saturday morning, fiulding in their stend-and when time was M. E. Argor; eun ont... as a result of which ten matcheda were called had lost oight wickets for 208. Thero R. Basa, Ib... b Ker... destroyed and six Chinese families rendered is some talk of a protest over the match. R. Pestonji, e Edwards, b. Irvine
homeless. The fire cored in what is known as No. 3 matshed and, originated through a five years old girl throwing lighted match upon some curtains. The fire spread mpidly and in the absence of
fire fighting appliances nothing could ho done but allow it to burn out. damage is estimated at about $1,000,
AN ARMED ROBBERY,
The
A daring fried robbery took place at Shanauipo yesterday Afternoon, when a Chinoman in a ricksha was attacked by eight men, armed with bamboo poles. Ho
Thio scores ware:
HONGKONG "A"
Capt. Stanger-Leathes, a Warrener, b P. Jucks, 1 O'Neill...
E. A. Fowler, e Shute, b O'Neill
O'Neill
Gr. Groonwood,
R.G.Alight, tried to closely cross the bow of the
25. 88 Co., R.G.A. v. 40 Co.,.R.E.
German pinnace, which was carrying both
QM.S. English, 3 Mx red and white lights, whomas she should
26. 87 Co., R.G.A., t. Co., R.E.
아
S.-Sergt. Wharton, A.S.C.have passed behind the pinnaco. Moreover
27. "G" Co., Mx.. Departmental, the sampan, was overloaded and careful
B.Q.M.S. Thorp, R.G.A.
·,,· 28. 40 Co., R.E. ». “A” 06. Mx,
Mr Hayne, Army Schools. Kick off 3.40 pm, sharp.. Results last wook:-No. 83. Co. R.G.A. 19 (1) 40 Co. R.E. (7); "A" Co. 3rd Ms. (0) 25 Co. R.E. (0); Departmental (0) #F" Co. 3rd Mx..(2).
-LEAGUE TABLE. TO 14-12-07.
Groats.
1340 Co., R.E...
P. W. D. L. F. A. Pls. 0-8-1 22 6 16 57 120 8 14 8' 6 11 26319
43..27 108-
88 Co. R.GA 7 34 10-16 G Departmental 83
በ
L. A Rose, b Irvino.....
"G" Co.. Mid.
L. E. Lannert, Irvine
d
"F" Co., Mid,
5
J. H. Bultoujeo, 1.b.w., birvino
Sundries
of "A" Co., Mil.
48
10
Total.......
BOWLING.
I.
Kerr
12140
1
11.5 6 24
$.
A. A. Claxton, 1.b., & Steale
Laren, e Rankin, b O'Neill Capt. Krickenbook, o Ranking b O'Neill 69 Irvine
T. U. Gray, b Stoelo..
A. M. David, o Townley, b Steelo
J. H. Chalmers, e O'Neill, b Shute
1. H. Taylor, & Stcole, .b Shute.
J. W. Taylor, not cut.
Sundrica......
Mr. Taft, interviewed in the New was relieved of 85 in money and a bundle O'Neill Tork, said it was nonsense to think of clothing. One man lung been arrestedSteele that Japanese were anti-American and the police are on the track of the hute. They were not concerned about the others. The arrested man has been re-
Pacific cruise, which they consider
mere navel best
PNEUMONIA,
318 is one of the most dangerous, sed
often fatal diseases. It always
manded.
Total
BOWLING,
11.1
0
DEPARTMENTAL Cours.
2
HONGKONG V. -LEAGUE
handling was the more necessary.
CHAMBERLAIN'S COUGH REMEDY
QURES QUICKLY, SAFELY
AND EASILY... M. Danier,
WEATHER REPORT.
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The following notice is issued by Mr Figg of the Hongkong Observatory
On the 23rd at 11.55, The harameter has risen considerably over Japan, the depression having moved into the Pacific. Pressure has increased slightly over the a little on the Philippines, and given
way! 8. com of Chins.
Tha anticyclonic area romaina over Cer-
Morary proprietor of the, Uei- tral Ohind, and, teoseane is allatively for
OR.C., says have weed and sold Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for over five years in South Africs and find st gives relieve in very short time and always
over the S. part of the China Sen
Strong monsoon will continue to prevail in the Formosa Channel and the China Sen
Hongkong Rainfall for the 24 hours end- gives satisfaction to my customers. When ing at 10am. to-day, 0.00 inches. I was in England on a trip I was corry find that Ield not procure thi remedy, es
10 to-morrow
LAK
a doctor's advice or anything else would not
cure me so quickly, safely and easily." This
Forecast for the 24 hours ending at noon
FOREC
1.-Hangkong
DISTRICT
Sond
10 20 0
medicine is old all over South Africs and N.E. winds, on a Neighbourhood; there is nothing botter for coughs, culde or-Formosa Channel: Same & No. 1. oreup as it contine sbeolutely nothing 3.--South coast of Ching between Hong- injurious and is perfectly safe to give the kong and Lamocks Samone No. 1. little ones. For sale by all chemists and atorekeepers."
* 85 Co, R.G.A..... 8. 17 10 34 Of
"H" Co. Mid. 1 1 4 13 6 87 Co. R.G.A.... 6 2-4.13 10:4 20 Co. R.E..
0 4 25 2
+2 points for game forfeited by 25th Co.
R.E.. 30-11-07.
+ 2 points for game forfeited by No. 87 Co.
B.G.A, 14-12-07.
25 On Christanas and Boxing Days* 2 points for game forfeited by 40th Ch.
RE.. 27-11-07.
League is in need of sovemi Ro-
commencing at 2 p.m. and 11 am,
...174
respectively, the Club will play against
a combined League XI. The following
forces. Will those desirous of being placed
QM. 8. Pilley, e David, b Stanger-
*Leatles'
ge: Warton, o had 'Stinger Loathos.
b
The Allianco Assurance Conipany sand Up!. Shate. Stanger-Loithas
us a calendar and neto book.
Sgt. Stealo, b Stanger-Loathou
Condr. O'Neill, b Fowler.
Capt. Rankin, b Chaliner's
Warrener, not out.
results from a cold or an attack of influ- WHY SUFFER FROM RHEUMATISM, Cpl. Townley, b Chalino
enta Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
O yon koow that rheumatio paine can Syt. Graham, u Chalmers
quickly cures these diseases and counteracts D be relieved 7 If you doubt this just Pto, Cle, not out ko an
́any, Londency towards pneumonia. It is try one application of Chamberlain's Fain made especially for these and similar sit: Balm. It will give you relieve from pain ments. For sale by all cheusista and Rad will make rest and aloop possible
torekeepers
For sale by all chemists) and storekeeper.
Sundrien....
Total for 8kte
will represent the Club Hancock, the list kimily saml their names early to R.Q.M.S. Thorp, R.G.A. Victoria
EL Habrook, W. C. D. Turner, T. E. Baroks. Pearce, Major H. E. Lowis, 11th Infantry, Capt. R. E E. Kriekenbook, 119th Infantry, H. R. Makin, A, A. Claxton, A. W. J. Penko, E. A. Fowlor and W. Dixon,
PAYMENT OF THE BOXER INDEMINITY.
M
The Chinese Board of Finance has com
THEATRE
4-South coast of Chica botoreon Hong- kong and Hainan: Same as No.
ROYAL
TO-NIGHT AND EVERY EVENING at 9.15. POLLARD'S LILLIPUTIAN OPERA CO
BEC. APOLLARD AND ANCHESTER, BOLE OWNERS
TO NIGHT (MONDAY) AND TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23 AND 24.
THE BELLE OF NEW YORK"
NO PERFORMANCE CHRISTMAS NIGHT.
KIN TOWN
plained about the reassures now in force to NEXT (THURSDAY), FRIDAY, AND SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20, 27, 98, League Cricket.
pay the indemnity at Shanghai owing to the change in the exchange rate, and the Craigengorer besten by the Police, Waiwapo has informed the Board of Fin Middlesex defented by Kowloon and areo that it is impossible to change the drawn games between Hongkong A casures as the article IV of the ngrae Departmental, Corps and Civil Service and
R. GA. were the results of Saterday's
Prices
out clearly states that the indemnity will
league cricket and thuse leave Olvil Service paid at the banks in Shanghai at the and RG. A still on top with the Tele current rate,
NEXT: SATURDAY AFTERNOON, DEC. 28, at 3.30 pm. GRAND MATINEE OF WIN TOWNG
Children half price to Matiase only.
$2.00 and Late trams to the Tank 18 minutes after each perforniaticas:
5 BOX PLAN AT THE ROBINSON PLANÚ CO. Hongkong, December 25, 1901:
$1.00
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