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It is slated by the St. Petersburg Vannati | that Ituesis han alrealy post ofoes in sixty Chinoso towns. --
Lord Drasy, Gorner of Victoria, won, expected at Ringapore in his yacht the Sunbran from Australia on the 18th instaut. Lord Bessey is bound for Europe From Singapore the Babos sill be curigated by the Marquis of Denham, okinat sou of the Duke of Montrose, who arrived at Singapuro by the Ceremenitil.
"The Admiralty bare accopted the under of Messrs. Laird. Brothers for the propelling ing built in the forerament yard it Davon. port. The engines are to be the uusi pomor.A., fal over placed on a battleship, having to develop 18000 1.1.P, 3,40) in 610 of the engines oc afher ships of similar type of
A. S. WATSON & CO., machinery of the battleship Montague, now be
LIMITED.
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THE LEADING MANUFACTURERS OF AERATED WATERS
IN THE FAR EAST,
AERATED WATERS Of our manufacture, made under con- slint European expert supervision, are sold throughout the Far East and are invariably preferred on account of their excellence,
"The Machinery in use embodies every known improvement up to date.
ABSOLUTE PURITY is guaran- teed. The best materials only are used.
THE HONG KONG DAILY PRISS, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1900,
HONGKONG JOOKEY OLUB:
STEWARDES
THE HONGKONG AND KOWLOON WRARE AND GODOWN COMPANY, LIMITED,
NOTICE TO SHARDHOLDERS.
of SHARE- THIRTEENTH ORDINARY HOLDERS in the above Company still be bold
ANNUAL MEETING at the Company's Office, No. 3. Connaught Road, at Node, ou 3IONDAY, the 5th Marob to the purpose of receiving the Toport of the sint December, 199 Directors with a Statement of Accounts to
And wheres the oxarche of jurladiation by At Lua seoond attempt the fold were sot! The the gọi ngay lo buech. A furloug Bray on aron forms. At this post, Diplo from is starting post Stora King took the the Chinese offislels in the City of Kowloon put took the lid. Desurt King being in close land. fo lovial by Strathcona Beuading the having been found to be inconsistent with the attendance Thrane order was observed until turtles Arst time Unique Rose was on the raild military rajasements for the delen of Hong- His Excelbany Sir Henry A Linkp, lielf miles from home Coming into the Stratheons being is not attendant. Passing bougle oppodiant that Article 4 of the said GCM,G. His Excellency Vice Admiral Birtmight Pilgrim on the Brak to show out, and the post. Stra hepa, gynod, the loaf, Tiny Order a Council sonli la roroked, and that Edvard IL Saymour, K.C.B., Ts Expleng being up on the rails won a gout race fremu bringing up the roar, Atty gaming to the Chiucsoloials within the City of KerloonTHE
soon worked Lu, way to flu loaders Con and that the kid City of Kowloon should be Major-General W. J. Gascoign, CMG Cher Desurt Khur by a neck. Diskmat was a turn the latter gudually overbolt the fold and should censo te uzuroise jurisdiction therein, modore Frantois Powell R.M., U. Majde difest third Tims, 2-171 Ing tole the SR, ho preto Pasate Kiag cashe part a parcel of log Majonty's Colony
Morris, RA A Babusou Bay The TCHANGE PLATE, Vaino $500 prosented Hoa. C.P. Chitor, CMG D. Gillies, Deg by Elia Bauke and, Eschsugs Brokers of end Wolded Bipillcone, and after a good steng of Hongkong for all purposes during the goa RM. Gray, E. Sie Thoms Jacher, Kt.
Hongkong, bond pony to coive $50 for glapsed the wishing mort the long the aheal annuce of beter of the Lease in the said Now therfore, Hor Majesty is pleased, by Chins ponion, wight for Ingmar as per Reals of Stratiotus, Frato King being beaton for Conventionabled
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Com- The Hon. J. J. Keswick, J. H. Lowi, Eept
Ina fide grife on date of entry, allowed second ince by a longth. Time, 3,12,AN The Hon. FH May, CMG., and The Hon. TH. Whitebeads
Low winners at this manting 7 lbs extra: The Powesstons Gur presented; secol and with the mivice, of Hər Privy Council, to
1. Article 1 of the Order of Her Mnjaty i entrance $10. From the Ino-mile post sids Tony to resin half the entranse fee for order, ond it in horoby oderet, as follows paar will be CLOSED from the 21-4 Febra road and inE WIER
· China poniče; weight for inikos as per sosie Conneilst ilə 200r of Qutobar, 1898, is lerabery to 5th March, Leth daya inclusita. previous winnas as this mecling of ozs a rovoked, willout projinics to anything law- Mr. Dorset's Plate, lat 1b Mr. Gresson) 1
́§ 15. öxira; öl two races 7 Iba, exten'; and ef three or more raven 101ha: oxtra;'nogatarta:i Mr. Derick Hunter's Thunratorm, 10t
10th (Mr. Camming) 2
at this ruling excluded; seiranen $10, Qui Noes. Mokin& Goto's Strihnet, 10 Starter A, Babingten, Esg
WARREN 12ib (Mr. Crawford) 3mile and hall
Mr. Buzy's Ro do Franos, 1st 12lb Stound Blatter-Ronald Estion? Putin, Bay. Mr. Tour's Shannon, list 416 (Mr. Jones),
(Me. Wuolleimir) Mr. Kingston's Bandolero, 1lt 1lb Hon. Treasurer, G. Foter, Esq.
Mr. Dhyadurst's Stubad, 10nt N Mr. Bratton Mr. David's Stategist, 11eb 2
(Mr. Moljor Thunderston and Pluto oft the mark to Although the weather cerlitions were not shannon and the thron natallished a ten of
Clerk of the ScaleMajor M. D. Morris,
and J. H Lenig Eng. Judge-C.P. Chater, C.M.. Ainstant Judge The HH.May, C.M.G.
Clerk of the Course-T F. long, Eng.
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SacoND DAY, WEINERDAY, 21ST FERUAR, ad on passing this post were joined by
Ms. Jobason) Mr. Derick-Hator's Charger, 1lat 115
(Mr. Cumming); Mr. Kingston Bambolero, Lld lib.
(Mr. Breiten]
(Mr. Grenson
6.
The Uity of Komfom shall bo- and the Bamo is koroby Bailarod be fur the term of the once in the said Convention mentioned part and rol of Her Majesty's Colony of Hongkong, I like venter and for all intents and purposes as if it had originally focused part of the said Colony,
EDWARD OSBORNE,
Sovretary.
Hongkong, 1th February, 1900,
THE
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IN VETMUNT BONGKONG LAND
AND AGENCY COMPANY, LIMITED.
TOTICE is hereby givan that, & EXTRA- ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING
We quo the following from the, Sion Obtir. vera"In Hongkong they are discussing the advisability of racing Walers. If the ad man- sible they will do thing of the sort. Tho Chios pory is a game little boast and is hither to provided ercelloul sport. Bhangha has re- fused to have anything to do with the imported animal, which is a terribly expensive article to keep going Almost anyone can afford to keep and run the native pony which, despite its a bit mora saising yesterday khu on the prvo lengths. This they retained until the hill John Fosh Corbio, 11 Is idiosyneracies.nud poliarities, proving goodious day, the attendance tras roadored partion was reached, when Shannon, iu s most extra portat a more than reasonable rato send its at ways mera or less useful when ila racing career inrly. nttractive by the prepuce of thò fairerinary manner; diopped to the roar. Then Mr. G. II. Totte Forest King, 11st b Colony of Hongkonga Jompli Cham call up the Papaid Capital of the Cmpany in
is ended."
TELEGRAMS.
ADAILY PRESS" SERVICE,
THE WAR:
LONLON, 20th February, 1.10 p.m. ACROSS THE TUGELA-JOERS IN
The PRICES are only, half those (Tuesday), charged in England.
MANUFACTURED WATERS BY US are acknowledged by the load- ing English makers to be equal to "those of their own production.
FULL RETREAT,
sex in large numbers, one was quits up to aspectations. A
The Government Houso party, hoaded by Tis Excellency, aired at a quarter to teveire and preceedings ortenced shortly afterwards.
The condition of the course had not altered materially, and the going although drier, seemed just a beavy.
Shan-
0800 of the
3e provisions of the said Order la Cour of the SHAREHOLDERS in the boys Com- cil of the Ski October, 1898, shall apply to the many will be held at the City of Kasluna in liko muuter as if the said Company on WEDNESDAY, the Seventh
A. W. FITEBOT. UNPIECEDENTED SUCCESS
DR. SCHLOSSER. SURGEON CHIROPODIST.
And if suck Resolution is passed, for the art, is approved. purpose of passing the following Special Resolution
2.That the profits neorned to the Company from the isms at a promin of the Now Shoros in the Company, authorized to be issued by the Special Roiolation passed on the Ch, and con- emed no the 3rd day of April, 1889, amount- ing to the sum of $1.250,000, and which was then carried, and is.now stunding, to the Credit of the Reserve Fend in pursuance of auch Special Resolution, le capitalized and be applied in part payment of the Call of 20 par Bharo. on all the Sasses in the Company, to be made by the Boar
City had by the said Order in Council been day of March, proximo, at Noon, for the 'hat the proposal of the Jirectors to declared to be pret and urout of Box Majesty's parpose of passing the following Resolution (Mr. Burkill And the Right Honourabls. Thundorator d Plato racel away in front to the turn, Strategist dropped back and Strathlost Forest King got away first and let ons of berlain, one of Her Majesty's 1'rincipal Score-one Call of 80 por Share, payabla u Ist July the straight, own the hill the first time round lerias of Sinto, in to give the necessary Jirea veut up to the leaders. A dengecato rnos up the straight used between the throo leiers, he was followed by Rose de France. On pistons he in accordingly, Mr. Grusson kept herannut going and passed sing the post the latter led the old, Charger the winding pot in front of Thunderstorm by being bis nearest attendant, with Forest King virtually beaten. The same order was abse rod. sock, Stratteat being a good third. Bhan- on lahed saoral length behind the fold.util arriving the three quarter mile pat and Charger thun took charge with Bintul second. A the quarter mile whips were brought Time, 4,31.
tato play. Patsing into the straight the order was Charger Smabad and Rasi de Frats. The lastramed ibn began to forge aboad, pad showing a good barst of speel paese, the past awianer by four lengths, Birbed being sacand aod Charger third. Time, 3,934- The GEMELANA STANKS : vilja $200, progealed by the Gymkhana Committee, added to a Rweepstakes of $5 each, forsabesription poles of By : Winners and previons con starters excluled; first-pouy to receive 70 per cout: moord, 20 per cent, third, 10 per cent. weight for hals as por ml. One all Mr. Buxoy's China Bose, Just. 12th 2
(Mr. Wucillsimiar 1t Mr. F. H. May's Tom Thumb, 10st 016
(Mfr:Crawford) 1 Ms. Wheel Rat's Impala, lost 1211
(Mr. Hart Buck) 3 Mr. Alexander's Cocktail, fist Alb
(Mr. Brutton) 0
(Mr. Johnson) Copt. Finncrafts Cossack, list. lb
(Mr. Burkil) . * Mr. Carruthers Woodpige, 10at 121
The Garrison Cur; prorated by the Oloors of the Garrison; second guy to receive 850; Daring the afternoon a casard was cirozlated
for China pouisa bona fide gritas ou dae of to the effect that the relief of Ladyarth had entry; weight for inches per scale; risers 7 lbs. extra; entrance $10. One mile and a at last boon secomplished, and for the time
quarter. bing the racing became a scooudary corzilləra
(Mr. Joust) 1 It is officially reported that General Bui- tion. Excitement ran so high that cheer ofter Mr. Toug's Modder, 10st Aka
(Mr. Johnson) 2 lar oceuptod a position dogainating Colenso. cheer rang out as the bogus information was Mr. J. H. Lasis' Ba'iqui, Ibst.19fta... Geneal Hart occupied the town itself after posted in cho of the large nataleds. When it
besamo know that the report lacked conftruaMr. G. H. Pats Storm King, at 121ba...
(M. Burkill) B tion attention man ones word given to the quince. Mr. David's Deck Prizes, 1st 191b....... a 'slight engagement. À later masago'nu-
Mr. Moller) 0 nounces that the crossing of the Tageln hns
"The Serry Stakes brought out seven com.. begun. The enemy seem to be in full repetitors and Desert King, on his performance Mr. John Pals Ting Haos, 10st 12iba
(Mr. Gresson) treat. We hold the river line from Colenso of the first day, was fastalled favourita Mr.
Ting Hau Bulbul, with Hodder on tas in- Gressen, whome ster is certainly in the asceuids, used the athad in the ran of the field, and to Eaglesnet. ON THE BLOEMFONTEIN ROAD dant, great all the presonssived notions, undle to the foot of the hill, where Ting Haou LORD METHUER AT KIMBERLEY. beat the popciar faney on the post after a retired in fartur of Sturm King. Modder on
by five longis, Storm King being the same General Roberts reports from Faardeberg brilliant content. Thuitstrictory of the John afterwards tock ammend and boat Balbhome that Lord Methuen is moving to Kimber-Feal stable was voll received. Shamou, Pluto, distanco ahead of Ting Hao Timo, 2564 ley, and that the railway is ready to day Thandonatar, Strategist, Strathfeet and
Bandolers missured strides in the Exchange The GEBBAN CCT; presented by members of ho German Chub; second pory to receits half the entrano feer; for subscription gifs of Mr. Deriok Hunter's Ressée, 1st 12lb (Paardeberg about 23 wiles from plate of a mile and a distance.
the Hongkong. this season, 1899.1900; weight for inches an Jagobeda on thy worth of the not from the non wise running in latter place to Blomfontein, Land Roberts Club Cup counted the most favourable imprez sion, registered a performance in this event that therefore has ponstrated well into Free State is not likely to be forgotten. He started of tarrilary, to within about fifty miles at Blog with Plats and appeared to be bolding his own fontein.]
comfortably until the hill was encountered hers be fall to the rear in the sont pociliar mau ver, and continuing the poor display reached the winning, post not only last, but blind ons of the most indifferent performers racing the meiding His owner as well as his many supporters were sadly disappointed and his return to form will be watched for with a good Me, Sepia Fando's Bulmidy, 1 lat 416...... dent of interest.
Mr Whool Hut's Jopali, 1st 1215
For the tint alt mile the positions changed tor had beu xenchad that anything took s continously, and it was not until the last quar pronounced a Minor her showed up pro minently and with Orange Blossom entered the straight in hout Mr. David's Lightfoot dash
REUTER'S SERVICE.
LONDON, 14th Febrancy,
THE WAR IN CAPE COLONY, The Boers from Celestiary captured a sage
A.S. WATSON & CO., LIMITED | convoy on the 17th inst.
THE HONGKONG DISPENSARY.
HONGKONG,
ESTABLISHED A.D. 1841.--
NOTUR TO CORRESPONDENTS.
UNITY commenters calating to the raios cons shouļā ke addressal to Fun EDITOR.
Ca-voryondentes forart theirns and address wish commusications addressed to the Editor, not for. pulation, but as evidence of good faith.
All ellers for publication should be written en ONE 'sle of the graper only.
No symously rigned evenmunications that how already opposveci în other papere will be zasobia •
Orders faz seira expics of Dar Panes should be sent bents 11am on day of publication. After that howr the apply hetimited Only sumplien for Oash
Telerophic Adder Press-A.E.C. (..
F. Des. 29. “Telephora No. 12:
The Daily Press.
Homanowa February 22nd, 1900.
The Civil Berrios Commissioner AUSG tlist the regulations resposting examinations for Cadetships in the Civil ervices of Ceylon, Hongkong, the Straits Settlements, and the Fratele Stafes of the Malay Peninsula shall be so modified as to allow members of the Militia the Imperial Yeomanry, the Honcurable Artlery Company, sad to Volunteers, in reckoning age for oopstition, to deduct
from their actual age ali lime spent on netive survive in the war in South Africa A strar aponncotaent has already been made with regard to examinations for clerkships (Claes F.) in the Home Civil Service, sad other sitatious inelnded in Soliedule A of the Order in Council of June 4, 1870, but no relsyntion can tunllowed in the limits of age for candidates for the Civil Service of India.
In connection with the talk about, using our native troops, from various parts of the world, against the Boers, it is interesting to notice thas Sir Hoary Howorth protests strongly against the interdict on employing Sepoys against white men in Africa. If we were at- tacked in India we should use them against the Ks, and why should we not use them agsjust the Hoors? Putting the cavalry seide, he mya, it may possibly seem to others that if we hat had tires regiments of Ghoerkas in South Afrion it would have been better than orogloying Guardamon and Higlandere in plumes is worm kopjon and entrenchments. They are Lha foxy men for week, and it is the very work they like best. Thy are all "soldiers of the Queen" just as much as Temmy Atkins They never Ricoh from work or duty, their costage never fags; why should they be left out in the cold because their skins are a little dark. er, if they were savages?”
At the Magistracy yesterday Mr. Gempart
had another ease of purse-nuntching before him.
The offender was a disreputable-looking China-
LORD ROBERTS AND THE FREE FILTERS.
News from the Riet River stater that after tremendous shelling, during which our kiss was slight, Lord Roberts sent a conciliatory pro clamation to the Free Slaters saying that Great Britain bears no ill-will and is arkus to pre- serve them from the eviis due to the wrongful sation of their Government. The preclamation concludes by werning the Burghers to desiat from farther hostility.
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(Mr. Camming)
per scale; entrance 310 One mile and ar. Ellis Kelly's Torra Verde, Lost 91 quarter... Mr. David's Lightfoot, 1012b
1
2
(Mr. Mollar)
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Mr. Magpie 4 Tartar, 10s 121), (Mr. Jonas (Mr. Moler Sir Horses MiMahon's Sarlow, 10st 121b
COLONNARS VIA (Mr. Walwyn) Mer, Pagoso's Orange Blossom, 10at 1215
(Mr. Wasilleimer) Mr. Wayfaing's Reserve, lost 1211
SAR (Mr. Co) Mr. Dorick Hauler's Rasul, 10st 121b...
(Mr. Caraming) 3 Tartar kapt the feki waiting at the post for several minties. At the alari ho jumped off Mr. Carrather's Woodpignon, 10st 121t...
(Mr. Jones) Otrst, and kept his position to the back of the course. Barlow then displaced him only to give Mr. Bebingen's The Robber, 1st Lib
(Mr. Burkilt) way to Chin Rose and Tom Thumab. This pair begait in esou in fuel orenist, Impable Ms. J. H Lowis Forer, 1st 1lb
(Mr. Johnson) 0 taking part in the struggle. They came and the bend in this straight neck and neck (BEY, (ox) GRvery effort was made by the three riders, and China Rossed the post locked together The judge was unable to separate them and dosiared the result a dead at. Imphal was only a neck way third. Tims, 2.25,
tur;
-3, Dunns STEVET, HONGKONG, Haa red his Toparlare from here for SAPANG SATURDAY, the 24th February, positively last. Dolay. OPINION OF THE PRESS (From the Bangkele Tines, SCHLOSSER the well knows Sar get Chiropodis, is an historical oberno- s at nt least attended professionally on many starkeal bharadors, including a num her of townof Legis He po 2059 thou ends of autographs and letters from poo. ple that two mail about in print." General J. A. Garald, late Trosident of the U.S., boing oa of them, tho Viceroyd India being another. Many Officers of the Indian. Army he lostinil in writing to his skill.. among chers Lieutenant Gonomi Mans Bald Clarks and the Chief Civil Surgeon in India duluring, that his operations are painless and perford in a few winter.
(From the Madrus Hail.") From cuo who is been recently opened on by Dr. SCHLUSSER, wo hose that the raruoval of Corus is done poinlority and quickly. As a remover the Corn by the root, the Cafe effected kako permanent.
From the Hangoon Gazelle."} D SCHLOSSD3 is a specialist in all kinds of ailments aftiting the Fest, and a won quile a name for himself for the ellacious near in which boss conquered all sorts of Corne, and or soft, down from the feet of Royalty to those of much humbor rank. People who have spent much and suffered mor should now avail themselves of the opportunity of haviar those, most irritating and painful azurescakes.removed once for all, and without the Teral pain or inconsonance.
Should the above Special Resolation be passet by the required majority, it will be sabaritted fur confirmation at a banquant meeting to be called for the purpose in due
By Order of the Brit,
THE
A. SHELTON HOOPER,
Secretary.
1679 Hongkong, 21st February, 1000 THE HONGKONG ROPE TANUFAC. TURING COMPANY, LIMITED.
FIFTEENTH ORDINARY ANNUAL MEETING SHARE HOLDERS in the Company will be held at the Company's Offices, No. 5. Praya Central, Victoris, en THURSDAY. 8 March, at 12 o'clock Noon, for the purpose of receiving a“ Statement of Accounts and the Esport of the General Manage for the year eu liug 31st December, 1890, aul Electing a Conenting Committee and Auditora.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from 20th Fornary to 5th March, both days inclusive.
*547-
SIDEWAN, TOMES A to,
Gopural Managers. Hoogkong, 17th February, 100..
THE CHINA FIRE TNSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. (Freer the Egyptian Garotte," Alemandring. Do. SCHLUSSER, he left such a goof
THIRTY-FIRST" ORDINARY reputatim both in Alexandria and Cairn, whenING of SIFAREHOLDERS he visited those Cities inst year, bas just re torusd to Egypt after a successful visit to in the Company will be held at the Company's Doubtless many of our Office, No. 3, QuSEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, Vie onstantinopole. grateful to learn M. SCILLOSSER'S node of Twelve o'okok (Noos), for the purpose of treating the same is permanout and painless, receiving a Statement of Accounts and the without bloeding, in a single operation er:ract Report of the Directors for the year ending ing the toot of the Carn, allowing the patient 31st Decembar, 1809. to put or los Boots and walk away inmediately afterwards without the least pain or incon alene We have scan testimonials recaired from T. SCILLOSSER'S most distinguished patients including some well known inhabitants of Alvindria and Cairo, whom he has snccented
eompletely Caring of their Coru
Although Pluto annexed the event:Thunder. Tierce's Minor, 1st 3 (Mr. Cresson) after a most exciting set to Tom Thumb and readers tiffer from Corus, and there will be locis, on THURSDAY, the 8th March,
stort pressed him to the bitter end, and the race between the two was well worth witnessing. Strathfset made a gallant sort in the last quar. ter. but had to strike his cloura to the others. The meating of the hour and the cover up in the Derby andor conditions somowhať similar was bound to create interest, and the man het woon the two for the Gerrien Cur proved specially attractive. This other starters played an unimportant part in the race, the LONDON, 19th Februaryrosult of which to some extent justifies the THE MISSING WILTSHIRES.
freely expressed opinion that tas Derby, pasie
A portion of the missing Wiltshires have t'on should have been reverza. Eulbul carried arrived at Arundel It is believed that nighty lia penalty for Tuesday's win and the distance was shorter by a quarter of a mile. To the have bear captured.
turn for home it looked as if he might trouble Modder, but once in the straight the intter de- monstrated his superiority and won in a pro- nounced fashion. This past and Pinto, who with otherr kare qualified for the Championship to be ren to day, aboola.certainly participato in the final result.
GENERAL BULLER SUCCESSFUL. A despatch from General Baller, dated Chieve. 1y 19th instant, raporte that, he is driven the anewry Boross the Tagels from a strong position and lakez zevoral Camp with averal waggon of amennnition, mores and a for prisonses.
THE WAR IN SOUTH AFRICA, NEWS VIA AUSTRALIK,
SPIONKOP DETAILS,
London, Jeth Januar
Dar
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(Mr. Hach Bank)
Fom and beat. Orange Blossomn by half a out of the ruck one hundred yards from langth; twe langthe divided the second and third Tits 5,02,
T NAVY UDF, produto by officers of H.M. Fleut sad pony to receive half the en trance fees for Chius ponies; weight for inches as per esale; winners of ore mao ai this meatlig 5 lbs. ostra of two se mere. races, 7b extra; prions non-startors to carry 12 soatranos 80. One mile and a quarter Mr Toes Tibor, 11st Alo... (Mr. Junos) 1 Mr John Feel's Bevahout, 10st 12lbs. Mr Eazoug's White Roma, 11st Ilb
Mr. Wusillier)
(Mr. Moller) 6. Mr. David's Diplomat, 10 121 Mr. Derick Hunter's recall, 1st 115
Mr. Conning). ◊ Mr. Hart Back's Désespair, 11st 31
(Mr. Cranford) Me Douvelle Wildmoon's Thistle, list b (Mr. Jebaon)
(Mr. Crosson) 2
The Gataan Cup prodiced one of the largest Gelds of the day. Ten faced the starter and iusloded in the batch was no less than thires of the previous day's winnen. Orange Blossom and
Tibor and Diplomas jumped off with the fend, The Robber were fancied and the Valley Stake. sister, Rascal, bodis large following. Minor ako which they maintained to the half-mile port
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Trap DAY. THURSDAY, 22ND FEBRUARY: The GRAND STAND STAKES: valub 3200; second pony to receive third 82; for China pomen bona fis griffius on date of entry, winners of one the 5 lbs, extra; of twa races 7 lbs., axtın; iad of three or more in Tates D, live, exten, enbription griffins non- winners allowed 6. lbs. trans. Once round M
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The Cars CLUB CUP: presented; wood pony to receive half the entrance fees; for subscription griftus of this season, 1899-1900- weight for inchas as per soule previous win nore 7 h extra penilles acennialative; entrance $5. Que tails,
Bell-Irving, Esq va sa 100 guiness: for The CHALLENGE Cup: presented by J. J. China ponies; to ho won two years echsson- tively by spony or poules the bonit ji pro- party of the sme opvoer; first pay to receive 70 per cent second, 2 per cent, and third, 10 per mat of entrance fees; weight for inches a par scale; entrance (forced) 25, but optional to subscription griffins of this season, 1890-1900 One mile and three quarters. The LADIES POREE; pouted for all China ponies; weight for ischas as per scale; win aer at the mesting oltor than subscription griffins ?bs, értes; placod pouien allowed 3 Iba.; previous niin starters at this meeting 12
DUDURLL STREET, Hoogking.
Room Nall, First Floor, Will Leave Hongkong positively SATURDAY, TH FEBRUARY," Made for Just Delay:
Consulting from 9 till 5 pat N.No professional connection with anyone
PUBLIC COMPANIES. HONGKONG & WHAMPOA DOCK CO., LMMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
da
HE ORDINARY YEARLY MEET- ING of SHAREHOLDERS will be hold in the gos of the Company. Quden's Buildings New Taya, on MONDAY, the 2641 Fobruary, 1000, O'CLOCK M. for the purpose of receivier the report of this Directors and the Statement of Accounts to the 31st December, 1899 PA
Farther details have been received of the fighting at Spioskop on Wednesday perate fighting took place throughout the whole day, much of the conflict being waged in
Fabriery, both days inclusivo.
thick mist,
The Beer riuen defonded the edge of the plates, which consoatod further back on the tableland a very strong defensive position.
The enemy's guns commanded the whole at the ground which the British most travereo, and posting the exact rangs they poured is a fearful fire npes the British regiments. The scene was a pariest inferno.
Beme of the British were captured through the initure of their ammunition,
The Naval guns leat valuable sid. The British artiliery was lessrdvantageously placed than that of the Boors whose masal guas took the British completely by surprise
their rifles.
31st January Farther details which have been received of the batile on Spisakop show that when awar that the British held the highest part of the montain the Boars, from an invisible position on lower ground, opened a terrible smokeless resfire of alls and shrapnel, besides wsing The battle surged backwards and forwards all day, though Mr. Bannot Barlaigh, the special correspondent of the Daily Telegraph, declared that at the close the British seeread the wholo of the commanding position and commenced to strongly entrench themselcos,⠀⠀
Livniphant-General Warren's reinforcements | in drossing open ground lost huvily.
The Bours, bader the optamant of Lenis Botha, unde franticefforts to subdue the British.
by His Excellenoy die Henty A Blake, 0.0.M.G for subscription griffias of this- season 1899-1900; to be won twice by ponios the bond de property of the same order or owners first pouy to camive 70 persent. of 10 per coat woight for inobas ns for sale, the entrance fees; send 20 por ceel; third winner of the Valley atakos nedjor ferman Cap 11 lbs. extra; winners of any other racos
way up Dplomat made a fast run, but could came in for a little attention. The ultimate Thore Beaut closed ag to Diplomat suds extra antrauss 3. Ons round winner www hardly sealoud, but when its inte dhe straight en laval lexme. Hollo" BLAD CHALIANGH CUT DRrented David led him past the stand he received not get ahead of Tiber, who won by half s tremendous ovation. The win was immensely longth from Boechaut, White Rose being 002, popular, in fact the reception givan to do lugth behind, third Tions, 2.57. owner was really more enthusiastic than any recorded during the, two days' racing. Mr. Moller dearms word of praise for fan determination be displayed when he got bis mount ont of the race. Every yard of the ran home was fiercely contested and it seemed to be
only a question as to which rider, would first. Mr. Muller certainly lasted longer than the rider of Orange Blossom, and was rewarded. with a well merited win...
Mr. Tiege Tiber proved too good for the other six competitors in the Navy Cap. He led from start to finish sudi nover left the resit in doubt for a moment. The Jockey Cup give the hitherto unapocentul estera riders chance to distinguish themselves, and a Kers took advantage of the opportunity to debar himself from future orente of a similar description. His mount, Major, showed an in. elination to get through with his taak before the starting ng fell, and nocpanied by Terra Verita made a tour of the course, between the mile and the five furlong posts. On retuning
The Jock CUP; valm 8150; sectal pony to receive $50; for subscription ponies of any season, winbera excinded; to be ridden by Jockeys who have not bad a winning mount previou to this menting a Hongkong or China weight for incban as per scale, outranes $5. Cu raste.
T5 TRANSFER BOOKS of the Compon will CLOSED from the 19th to 26th
By order of the Board of Direstore.
THUS. I. ROSE, Secrtary. Hongkong. 31st January, 1900.
THE VITINA-BORNED COMPANY,
LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
F384
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By Order, to the 8th proxime, but dags itclusive.
GEO. L.TOMLIN,
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[480 Hongkong, 9th February, 1990. HONG KONG AND SHANGHAI BANK- ING CORPORATION. THE DIVIDEND declared for the Half -year ending 31st December, 1899, at the rate of One Pound and Ton Shillings, together with a Beuns of Ten Shillags Sterling per Share of $125, is PAYABLE on and after MONDAY, tho Ninaloonthi Foruary, current the Oflens of the Corporation, where Shure holders are requested to apply for Warrants,
By Order of the Court of Directors,
T. JACKSON,
Chief Muunger. Hongkong, 19th February, 1900,
HONGKONG BUSINESS DIRECTORY. AUCTIONEERS, &.
PAUL BREWITT,
557
2, Zailand Street, Austisnoor, Appraiser
and Commission Agent.
HUGHES & HOUGH,
Auctioneers to the Goverment, and Share and General Brokers, oerner Ice House
Street, and Prara Central
GEO. P. LAMZEELT,
Auctioneer, Valtter
7 lbs. extra; penalties necntative ep to 14UR FIRST ORDINARY YEARLY V. J. REMEDIOS, 15s; entranco fee 310. Ons male e MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS of
Mr. There's Major, 11-41b (Mr. Koyes) The Pass Our prosented; sacom pony to the above Company will to hold
Mr. Doris Hanter's Emperor, Ilst 15...
(West) 2
(Mr. Brues) 8 Mr. Sepa, Pando's Subridy, 11st 416 M. Elli Kelly's Terra Verde, 10st fib
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(Mr. Greason)" Major and Terra Vards bolted before the the cours before being pailud up. At the lag dropped, the latter going nearly half rotat Sabsidy tok the lead, but Major soon austed won by t lengthe command and ultimately wou Time, 225,
receive $50; for Cima ponies weight, for inches 19 per sonle winners of one race at this meeting 5 3h3 axlizy of two or more roes.ba, extra; emphased ponies allowed 5 lbs; extranno $10. Une mile The PLATON STAKES, atua $250 second pony to receive 70 percet of entrance fees; third per coat.; fo: China ponies lond fide griffing en date of entry: weight for incles aspor sale, provien winners at this meeting 5 lbs, otra penalties on mulative placed ponies allowedt 5 lbs abscription gifs of the season, 1899-1900, allowed 2 lbs; entranos $5. From the two-mile post once round and in
85 each with $150 mided; auquel pont to roosira $100; for bastan China polos at this necing; weight for mobes as per scale. Opos
The FIAT STARE; & sweepstakes of The COMPOLATION BTAKES a streepstakes of
each with $100 add; for Chias pools; waight for suchos as per scale; tbscription ponies at any season newinners allowed 7 Ibs, subacription poules of any sitoa winnera allowed 3 lbs.: previous winaars at this most. ing 71s, extra, Tiroo quarters of a mile,
(Mr. Walwyn) 1 Mr. Mael's Ace of Hearts, 1lil İb
1...
sud repeatedly rushed into the open, pretending to the starting point Torra Verde took up the Mr. G. Patts Desert King, Ust 12lbs... to foe, with a view to drawing their opponent. objectirs, and Anally anded his rider in the
The British thrios adranood; but were agu-
Mr. Enckell
2
Mr. Wenilleimeir)
3
pelled to retire. They ondured for two cars middle of the book. As soon as the pains Mr. Huy's Standard Rese, list 15
the heaviest shelling that has carred during
the war, being ruled on all sides. For lorg time they were unable to locis the guns of the anody, but allimately silenced several other wise it would have been impossible to resin on the kop
The British gradually pushed forward until the evening, when they held the whole hill.
What indused the abandonment of the post tion is still a mystery.
were persuaded to a sjor went to the
(Mr. Cheming)0 front and resined the to the finish. Mr. Derick Hunter's Sandsterm, Ust 1lb.....
The seronth event was captured by Ace of Mr. Hart Buck's Esperamos, 10at 615..... Hearts, pilated by Ms. Welwyn. Ting Hoon T
(Mr. Het Book) 0
(Mr. Johnson) (9'}, gave the popular Johs Pool stable their sound Sir Horco MuMahon's Sartow, 10t5lb.....
win in the Tal, Tous Hong Cup, and at the Morreio Go'a Strathdonald, 11
Ilb same time justified the good opinion formed of
(Mr. Crawford)
him in the early part ofhis proparation Birth. Mr Jon Fel's Loogut, 1st 15 coun ran a sterling good race aud was only just Mr. Gil. Poits Torin, 11st Alb bosten. Al even woights in the Fooobur Cup,
the cadent Sinbad run Rose de Franço to a Mr. G. H. Potts Demon King, 11 716 short head, and with an advantage of reven
round. Y
of
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16 THIRTY FIRST ORDINARY
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The CUMMPION STALES; with 2500-added
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FUJIYAMA & CO.
Importera Esporteve and Dealers in Jopa. Home Curios, &, D'Agni er St, and at Koke. KUHN & KOMOR
, evidently very hard up. It appears that on Tuesday at noon Mrs. Raffe (wife of Captara Hatay, of Bedillos Terrace, and her sister were going along Queen's Road Central when the Posoner, sacing that Mrs Ralle was carrying a pures in her hand, rashed forward and males
TO COME UNDER DRYFISH FURIINUTION grik. Bé, however, wissed his mark, and me the
The following Under in Council was published. Ladies at once began to scream he did not make
in the onernens, Guille Extraord wary yos-THE PUNJOM MINING COMPANY, second attempt bat olcared off down. Donglas
(Mr. Grisson) Oterday at the Cousi at Windsor, the 27th day -L. Mr. F. H. Kew, of the Attorney-Gen-
of December, 1800, Prosent, the Chain's Must wile Ofles, caught sight of the man she was
(Mr Moller) 0 Excel Majesty His Royal Signs LUB Falling and gave olinsa, acosoding in entehing
Duke of Connanght cm Straikearas, Mr. Hal- him on the Prays Reclamation. Mr. Kew LATEST STEAMER NOVEMENTS,
(dir. Cox) 0 feur, Maltabiel MRAN SENDE
of the Cougraus, held at the Campany's Office, brought him back to the Isdies, who at oues re-
The O P. R. stemmer Express of Japan ecgnised him as the men who had sailed them,
(Mr. Anderson) of June 150 hotwem iler Hajesty and has or bonoax, e 29th day of January, 1901, the and gave him into custody. At the Maglatmay arrived at Bhanghai sau, on Wedniny,
theist initsut, and lones of 1 am, the 2nd pounds over a slighly shorter course, he looks Mr. St. Simon's Parioz, 10st 910
War by a Contention dated the 9th day No 9. Praya Central, Vistoria, Hongkong,
yerday the man mid there had been a mis
There were two false starts. Thip second Imporis Majesty the Empore I Uhan it was following Regulation was passed an taka, but llis Worship considered the evidence justest, for this port, where the is due to arrive all over a winner, but Mr. Baxey's pony w Ko
to be denied, and placol the Professional Cep to time rider of Paradox evidently thought provided that tho libits of British territory in that a CALL of ONE DOLLAR per ary Shores in Las bore Company in conclusive and indicted a sentence of three stavon on Saturday, 24th it.
respect of all the Share held by them roth hard labour, as the same time highly. The steamer Dorse with ass, do, Inom as his owner's credit. Tartar displayed a disin- the fed were sent away and did not disoreruby rugs adjucous to the Color of thoug SHARE upou all the kickers of Ordu- omplimenting Mr. Kes on his condann Francisco to the let inst., via Manolala, lina
Ny
in the shore Company.b and the sime artivo at Yokohama, and lift for this port clination to participate in the concluding his mistake until he had gone a carter of kong should be enlarged under less to Her
is Loreby made. Such Calls to be paid. Coming into the And thorou by a Order of Her Majesty in
to the Company at their Rikon the A Boxing Content for the Heavy Weight resterday morning via Enland Sea, Kobe Naga event, and as a result Leather competiton were mailet the fall of the lag Ace of Hearis and Majesty in the malar dawiribed in the said
kept at the post for scoudderable timo The Standard Loan took the lead, which they wain Convention.
tained for some dirauce.
HONGKONG AND BHANGHAI Banking", Championship of Hongkong and 2200 de mki and Shangha
The steamer Java left Singapore for this fish proved most exsting and the dini heat straight Desert King passed Standied Rosand. Couns dated to 24 of Utober 16, it was
COEFURATION, at thoir Fromises, Quona's. Mme off at the Theatre Royal, City Hall, lark
between Tom Thump and China Ross threw out a ouallenge to Ace of Hearts. The manual other things, ceased that the terri
Road Central, Vietorin, Hargsong, un night. The participants were Corporal Ber part on the 29th instant at dam.
The steamer Tonkin, with the next Franch
or before the 3rd day of March, 190. Hugh, of the Royal Walsh Fusiliers, and J.
Time, 239 175.2 valis 8200 pred in the said Confaution should and tho we were thereby declared to be part and Appended are the detailed results,
Ant Naties is also giron that in accoriance Eally, of the United States Navy Three ani, left sugon to day, Theday, the 2nd fitting conclusion to an excellent day's sport latter retained his hus and won by length.ories rithin the late and for the term describ ohibition spare preceded the main events, at at 5 μm for this port
The SOUERY STAKES; weepstakes of 9 Tho T TEUS Fore Cur, valio
seritely second post to receive 30 for China pareil of Her Mujaty Celony of Haig pouss boht fide grillas on dated entry, gub kong i liko niner and for ul intouts with Artiple Shef the Company's Artion of ool; For China pozisa bona folo, grillin en date of entry: wolkt for inches as persoais
saription grifios right for inghesas por voale and purposes as if they had, aghually formed Association Interest will be charged as from WON other grilus 1 ortra; previous wieners part of the said Colony, and it should be thy said 3rd day of March, 1900, at the rate of - Winner 7: 166, extes One mis,
71 extra on trines $10. Cae mily and went for the Governos of longkang, SUB per cantau per annum, upis ali-Cells ve- by and with the advice and count of tus maining unpaid after the side day af beh, Mr. John Foul'a Pilgrim, let 1b
(Mr. Grosion) L
hait
Logistine Joabdil f the satu Colosy to make 1950, up to tie netual dates of payout of the (Mr. Bull; 2 Me Joha Feel's Ting Haon, 115lb.........
(Mr. Croscop) 1 lems for the peove, order and good government and AAYA NAM
Shareholders are partfoulady. Tegnested to Me Gi EL Potte Desert King, 10st 121.
of the mid torcitbyld as part of the Ucloly
uple that aj presentation at the Office of the Ms. Javid's Diplomat/10st in
Alease. Mohio and dove's Stratheons, 11t
MrErford) 2 And whorean by Arusle 4 of the salt Order Mr. G.H. Potte Frate King, llit, Sibin Cemil it was provided that, notwillitand-Company of the Davors recent for payment
Burkil sing thing in thuaia Order in Connell con of tus Call, torbic with tool The Mr. Binay's Unique Ross 1st Barod, the Chinesouficials at the date of the Sinnes in repeat of which the Call kay bon ARA (Mr. Willemier) said Unlor in Counsi sintioned within the Lity puid, au surorament to that clept will be made
ok Koalan should continue to orriae juris on the certificate Evide Enigm, list Bib
Moller)
Ddious therein except in so far is wight be in By Dedur of the Board of Directors
WIL GASETL caineisland with the aíitary raycument for
Boeratury MUI Potts Worm King, 1st 51.
sue defoncu of Hongkong, Jonas
Hongkong, 30th January, 100.
the paire being J. Howe and W. Barker (UMS. Brisk), T. Winkler (U.B. Baltimore)
SHIPPING REPORTS.
The Chiesa steamer Abang Peng, from Shanghai 18th Fob, had frish N Buds and
bondy westion
F. Playlay (U.B. Monadnock), and F. Hu wird (Hongkong) and W. Bratt (H.M.8. Cen- hurion). The orent of the evening was wonBally for 15 rerinds, nader: Convine Berry Balss, but the American, who looked The German steamer Babelsberg, from Moji much bigger and barvive than bis oppo 16th February, haul strong.N.B. wind, rega sout, in very short time upset the hepes, sex and ovarient weather.
The Briksh gleamer Lekking, from Bangkok of the Welchman backers by kaosking him
19th Fobrusty, and Ught NB, monster stine enthusiastically remired by the large numbers other to Farscals; thenceto port strong mon- bf Amerimos present, The winter was chal, soớn and high sesu
out in the first round Beilly victory was
(Mr. Willemid M. Burey's Dot Hew, 10st Gibs Mr. Hermann's Felgros, Ust Up
(Mr. Bratton)
lunged by a representative of the British navy, The Brush steamer Pard Chem Kice, from, and it is to be hoped that the mich own bosBangkok 13 Feb., exporisacod. light atterly Bir Hires HoMahon's Lukong, Lis) 4lbs arranged. There was a good stiendence in the wins and no weather not Sunday, 4th inst
hours, and tie ganagement of the show was when moderste to strong afterly set, in with MG. H. Potts Dainon King list 71s... high hand son, which continued to arrival. admirable.
(Mr. Hart Buvik): -0
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