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SPORTING NOTES.

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4H. 1902.

had thero been formerly, witness was of opinion the joists wouli have shown the effects much

To-day the loen! cricket season opens w.fb plainer then they did. To som it up, the Kitchen Hoora and erfling were in good contest between the First XII and All comers condition. The portion of wall left stat ing did not appear to be in good condition (XXII) The game will coplueres at 11 am,

The first of the usual scratch races will pre- bably be held in November, and it is rumoured that a minick has been arranged between crews reprissuti g. two of the regiments stationed in Konhn. The boxing and gymnastie

Socially the season will cominence with a smoking concert which is to be held at the B. Andrew's Hali next Saturday, which should

prove a distinct success.

There were cavities in it, due to the upesen and members are particularly requested to baciasses will also be resumed in November. size of the bricks, and it was bot. propunctual. The teams are as follows perly bonded. Altogether, the wail was not a well built one. The pulling down of the other houses a d deprived No. 16 of support, to com. pensate for which shoring was necessary. The shoting he saw he did not consider to be good shoring, although it was of the class Really omployed in Hongkong. (Witness banded in- a rough skoter showing how, in his opinion, ahoring ought to be carried out.) He did not consider that the shoring at No. & was adequate. As to the plan shown him, he did not think anyone was entitlo, judging from what was shown on that plan, to touch No. 58.

1st XII-Capt. H, S. Motorley, H.K.B Capt. G. D. Campbell, H.K.K.; G. Moore, R.N.; William Dixon; A. P. Silcer, B.N.; R. B. Gardo, N.; Capt. D. Clapham, IL.A.; J. Hooper; A. R. Lowe; Liont. France-Hayhure, R.W..; S. Powell; und 6. . Woodgates,

All Comers XXII-Mejor S. 6. Buduriff, d BL; Lient, a. J. Lutor, R. W. B. Lemarchand; Lient. H. W. zmith, K.A.; G. Mouls, Liat, U. L. Bland, R.; W. W.

The postponed Championship of the Hong- kong fan Club comes off on Mouday, Tuesday, and Wednesday next, the Latios Nomination Competition being dreided on the last day. There is a meeting of the Rifle Association today at 2.30 p.m., when the Nursery Cup and

and 600 yards range,

LATE TELEGRAMS,

NEWB YIA CEYLON,

SOUTH AFRICAN AFFAIRS.

in

KODAK

PROGRESS COMPETITION.

THE BOER LEADERS.

Lodou. 13th Septembar. Reports are affort of divisions in the Boar The Brussels correspondents of the camp. Standard and the Daily Telegruple agree stating that the Gnerals mission to London has led to a complete rupture between theni şud the irreconcilable The Generals attribute their failure to the violent attitude ‹-f Mr. Weltz and the defiant language of the Keagar aliqus $4,000:00 rx PRIZES (ty U.S. GOLD CURRENCY),

TO DEMONSTRATE THE PROGRESS WHICH HAS BEEN MADE BY THE KODAK IN THE FIELD OF PHOTOGRAPHIC ART,

Londen, 15th September.

A rosuit of the Conferences which have been held between the Dorr Generals and the Boor Delegates is that the Irreconcilables are to be

beca de, being humbored, house, it was not Clark; W. C. D. Turner; Major W. A. Denny; Spoons will be competed for at the 200, 500, asked to moderate their unti-British propaganda į

mentioned in the notice, which spoke only of houson 27 41, Centi Etreet.

By Mr. Goldring-He consi ered there were indications before the collapse that the wall

nooded support.

The sagrary was adjourned until this morning

Ant teu o'clock.

NEW PACIFIC MAIL LINER. · ́

"KORA" AT HONGKONG.

C. P. Chaer, T. C. Gray; Mujer S. e. Clark, B.A.M.C, W. R. Robertson; Major E T. Battanshaw; P. W. Goldring, P. La

Dr. E. H. Meaden, R.N.; Lient. J. D. Vonables,

R.W.F. A. Humphreya; F. D. Bain; J. Jordan; Tint. C. G. Bird, 1.M.L.I.

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as of late years, unless indeed some of the New

P.blood-roves above the average. Last year, it will be remembered, the Hongkong score was remarkably fine, considering that the new Birley targets were used for the first time, Hongkong has won the lost four contests and will no doubt fight hard for a fifth successive victory.

GLANDERS IN THE TRANSVAAL.

Loudon, 15th September. I hear that the Hongkong team for the annual Interport Mutel is not likely to be so strongn the Transvaal has reached au cute stage, The ontbreak of glanders in horses and cattle and radical measures are necessary in order to prevent the crippling of the measures for the agricultural re-settlement of the country. MARTIAL LAW AND THE POSSESSION OF ARDS.

A good deal of practice at the nets has been 7,1ogeeding this week, and balkana have found out that it will take thein some to get their eyes in, judging by the records they faraigh of the sumber of times they have been bowlod er caught at the acts.

The publication of the list of the night sis-a- side teams to compete for the Challenge a ap promises one good games for the mouth of Uctober. The reaalis so far have been that Clarko's team drew with Worcester's on Thursday (0), and yesterday Kow's team beat Anderson's by 1-0. It is difficult to select the probable winners, us experience shows tho sides vary a good deal, and in a side of six only, the absence of one "good man makes an suormous difference.

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Landon, 15th September.

Tim Caps Altomey-tieneral, in an interview.. said that the Coromant proposed advising the Governor to repeal martial law and simultane

proclaim the existing Peare Preservation Act, enabling it to control ab- solutely the possession and importation of arms and ammonition.

The annual general meeting of the Craigenously to gower C.C. is down for Moony, the 6th inst., At 5.30 pm, in the Pavilion, Wongneichoong.

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Bergberg, 2nd September. 1402. donor of a lakh of rupees to the London School them, and when tus hawker turned his hack he of Tropical Medicine.

SIR JOHN FRENCH.

•London, 15th September. General French has arrived at Aldershot, and was received by the local authorities and pre enthusiastic reception in the town and ramp. seated with an addrass of welcome. He had an

snatched the basket and took to his heels. The fokie at the stall saw the not, and set up a sbout which quickly brought the hawker to the right- about. He and his jokis set off in pursuit of the during thief, and caught him with the basket in bis Enud.

The new Pacific Mail 48. Koren, which has arrived in Hongkong from San Francisco las provoked much interest at all the ports abo has touched at an route and uo las is so an object of comment hers, in this rendezvous of all slusseS of shipping. When her tonnaga (5,85. net) is taken into account the vessel dess not strike Due as being of grent dimousions: particularly noticable are her long, Hue Bass nad speedy look. The main dimensions of the Koren we have already publish d; some supplementary dotails are now to hand. The funnels from the engine-room ars 108 feet in height. They are elliptical in shape-134 feet one way and fost the other. At the entranca to the saloon from the state-rooms is the certificate of the inspection made of the vessel before she left Newport Newe, where she was built Thin states that the ball of the Korea in of steel, and the vessel is 11,276 gross tons in weight, There are 108 state-rooms, 19 b rths, and ao. commodation for 1,418 passingarsvit, first cabin, 54 second cabin, and 1,144 steeg passengers. The ship's crew consists of the. master, a first-class pilot, 3 mutes, 7 engineers, 4 firemen, 14-oilers, 6 water tenders, 40 coal / the Trophy by the handsome advantage of 4guals There are in alt 270 small boxes and 50 large his trial on a serione criminal charge, has been Southampton for New York on the 3rd October. sentenced to 14 days' hard labour each.

- pasaurs, 3 watchmen and look sula 38 geek crew and 40 person in the parser's and steward's departments. There are 15 watertight cross balkheads, 5 anchors and drags. A Legie 'gan is on board for firing the lifeline apparates. There are 90.fre- unokats, 1,650 feet of hose and 10 axes, all for fighting the Hames; while in the library on board are two copies of the Steamboat Law and two copies of the Pilot Rutos, in sa cordance with the law of the United states.

The size of the Korea the visitor begins to appreciate when he gets board Danding the companion way to the dining salvan, one finds that apartout to be surprisingly spacious, 'It can accommodate 202 people at illaper. The diuing tables are covered with green aluth and the floor with dark red carpet, and the scheme of decoration is tasteful. The colour of the walls and calling is dark oreati and st intervals are marias paintings with well- molded frames-all forming part of the wall. The pillars of the saloon are surmounted with

The teams were as

BOXES AT THE POST OFFICE. There has just been introduced into the Fost Oo, under the direction of Mc. E. Cornovall Lewis, Acting Postmaster, a new style of box for the convenience of box-koklars. Thess bares are fitted with patent American keyless looks of & description which has been largely adopted in the United States sid elsewhero, The framework in which they are Rtted is situated at the top of the stops of the delivery depart. ment door in Pedder Street. All that box-holder (or his arrant) now requires to do in order to secure his mail is to manipulate the dial on his box so as to maks the particular combination which serves to open it. This mechanism is of the simplest nature and yet is. upuble of defying the attentions of any che bat him who is the possessor of the combination,

ones.

Each of these has its own combination;

The final lie for the Royal Artillery Polo Trophy was played off yesterday afternoon-on the Polo Ground at Causeway Bay, the compe

La the titors being the R. A. e. Civilians. preliminary game on. Wednesday, the R. A. defeats the 14th Bombay Infantry by 2 goals to 1 subsidiary. Yesterday's match was very fast and was all in favour of the Civilians, who kept up their past ropatation by again winning and 1 subsidiary to wil. follows:-Civilians: Hon. F. H. May, Messrs. J. If a boiler should at any time wish to change. Hastings, WA. Cruickshank, and E. C. his combination this can be easily affected, us Pontifex, R. A. Captain Morris, Captain the number of those is almost infinite. Already Stevenson, Captain Boyd, and Lieut. Barthan the now system has got a avere testing through hornhill. At the conclusic of the game the the delivery of the resent Americas and seromony of presenting the Trophy to the win-German mails, and although there was in the vers was gracefully performed by Mrs, Johnson first instance necessarily a certain amonat of wife of Colonel H. F. Johnson, Commanding delay and worry consequent upon the novelty of the thing, it promises to be agroat success and the Royal Artillery, Hon. F. H. May accepteda onvenieurt to box-holders. From the point

of view of the hard-worked Post Ofee em the Trophy on behalf of his 10cm, und Mrs. Johnson was thanked in time-honored fashion delivery of rails and will lessen the chances of it will lead to greater facility in for her services. Thers was a large attendance mis-sorting. It is rather a notable thing that of spectators, including any ladies. This band

some of the old firms of Hongkong loot with and pipers of the 33rd Barton Infantry played disfavour (or something like that) apon the new a fins programme of music during the meeting.departure, preferring to adhere to *olo custom." To Captain H. O. S. Cadogan, B.W.F., the Hon. Secretary of the Polo Cub, thanks are duo for the excellence of the arrangements in connection with the matches.

Tho hockey season of 1902-3 should be the best on record since the game was played in

JOINT STOCK SHARES:

Mestre. Vernon and Smyth Bay in their yeokly share report, dated Hungkong, 3rd October-Attention during the past week has been chiefly occupied with the September settlement, which, though heavy and severe in Indo-Chines, has been carried through with in a fair enquiry for most of our principal stocks at hardening rates.

London, 16th September. A Laffan telegram from Amst van allegos that the difference between the Generals and the Kragerite party, which have been rewing for some time, have now definitely come to a tare between the two factions. It is believed head In fact, then as been a complete rup-

The action of the Pan- that the result wil be that the Generals will return home at ouçe. Gorman League, in inviting the Generals to Berlin, has thrown Germnu officials into amus of the Morning Post states that the tre grais ing consternation. The Berlin correspondent will be asked to address a series of nuetings, and possible consequences 1 the shape of friction between Germany and Great Britain are feared.

GENERAL NEWS.

CHRIGE AGAINST A FORTEQUESE PRINCR. London, 14th September.

The Prince of Braganza, who was placed on acquitted.

ANTI-SEMITISM,

THE DONCASTER CUP.,

London, 17th September. The result of the Daneuster Cup is as follows:-

William the Third Mannlicher Santor

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The sentence was three weeks' hurt labour, and as the defendant is an old offender, his Worship recommended his banishment,

BEFORE MB. J. H, KEMP (ACTING POLICE MAGISTRATE).

VAGABON TH

About 1 pm on Thursday two Chingman. entered an unoccupied house at 4. Observation

Three ran; and William the Third won by Place, off Morrison Hill Road, and climbed eight lengths.

SIAMEYE GROW'S FEINCE'S TOUR.

London, 17th September. The Crown Prince of Stum ils from After spending, two months in America, he réturus to Bangkok in Japau.

over by way of the verandah into the adjoining house, where they were discovered by the in- mates and arrested.

They were charged with outering the houss for the purpose of committing a felony, and

‘YEBISU.”

THE FAMOUS

OF

NEW POSTAL REVOLUTION London, 14th September.

London, 17th September. An anti-Semitié outbreak has occurred at Coustochows, which is the pilgrim resort in

An Italian, named Treggi, has invented an Russian Poland. The mob stormed the electric automatic post coureysuce for letters Jewish shope, and it is reported that fourteen in aluminium boxes on overhead wires, travel- Jews were killed and a nnaber injured. Tueling at the rate of 400 kilometres per hour. The Italian Government has granted a con- Military wore tummoned.

Loudon, 19th Septembar. cession for establishment of the system The United States wax forwarded to the tetes the end, listmist ex JAPANESE BEER Powers signatory to the Treaty of Berliu. eeming to England, where his scheme, which is whereby the Balkan States were created, an characterised as a postai revelation, is attracting indentical Note protesting, in the uame of attention and is under consideration of the Post humanity, against Roumania's treatment of the Office Jews, whose condition is a matter of grave cou-

London, 18th September. cera to the United States, which dann t be taken as a party to international wrong. The The cricket match. Players e Australians, at Note appeals to the Powers to enfores the the Oval, has been drawn. stipulations of the Treaty of Berlin. Uni ed States is not a signatory thereto, bat the gation of Roumania Las effectively joined the United States to the signatories as a interested party

CENTRAL AMERICA.

The

CRICKET.

RUSSIA AND PERSIA.:

Loudon, 18th September. At a banquet given at Kursk, the Tour toasted the Shai and the prosperity of Persia, and the developmeat of relations and friend. ship with Rnas. The Shab replied, hoping that the ties uniting the two countries, which

gilt,monldings, and is one looks up through the Hungkong. The institution of a abalieu comparative satisfaction. At the closa there lasses, have surprised the town of Losteques were already so firm, would be drawn still closer.

aperture of the social hall, the stained glass dome ou the upper promenade deck meets the eye The steerage is fore and aft

The Is-saving appliances are of an up-to date description and ample for any emergency comprising 12 life-boats, 8 life-rafts and 1,720 life-preservers. At the stern is a fine set of steering gear, driven by machinery which can be used in case of a breakdown; this is named the Brown Steam Tiller.

The Koren is under the experienced esptaiaoy of Commander W. B.. Seabury.

Captain J. Tremaine Smith has bee up pointed by the Pacific Mail Company to command the linor Siberia. Captain Smith-is one of the oldest and best-known of the Pacific Mail captains, for years past being in command of the City of Peking. The new Baer is a duplicate of the Korea, and, like her, will be used for the ronie connecting San Francisco with Houg kong, by way of Honolulu, Yokohama, Kobe, Nagasaki and Shanghai.

CHURCH SERVICES.

S. JOHN'S CATHEDRAL. Dth October, 19th Sunday after Trinity, Matins: [[| 192 Responses, Ferial; Venite, Stimlay; Palms, Barnby Goss, and Foster; Te Dezu, Calkin in Benedictus, Turle la Fit My Anthony Call to remembrance, O Lord," he rant: Hymn, 201; Kyrie.

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shield would be very popular and indeed should attract almost as many entries as the Association Football Shield. If funds do Lot ran to a shield being purchased a competition way still be got up, with badges for the winning team. ought to be a number of good warns nuong the Fleet, better indeed than the ships football teams, soine of whom are rather crude in their notion of the game.

As far as one can see, the new grillins are u bettor average lot than those of last year and show 2018 quality. There are not s that at a glance one would condemu an being being totally aut for racing purposes, or in fact for any purpose at all. I can never fancy skewbalde, piebalds, and creams as being desir. able colenes for 2-co-horses, and I am glad that they are conspicuously absent in this season's consignment. Whether we have got the value in Loisellesh which can reasonably be expected for the price paid is a difficult problem to solve. Possibly the general opinion inclines to the idea that we have not got all that might be expootes. Whatever class of anual we get, however, some will be better than others, and on the whole I do not think we have been badly sorteil. Everyone can't win the Derby, and everyone who subscribes for a grittie knows beforeband that he is going in for a lottery, and I think he should be content if he gets a pony

ruled firma- throughout the interval and are BANKS. Hongkong und Shanghais huve wanted at 8600. The London rate is £63 as last quoted.

MARINE INSURANCES.-Unions have sold at 485 and are in further roquest. Chins Traders have been booked at $59. North-Chinss an procurable at Tis. 187), and Yangtzea at $1271. Cantous are quoted 8185 but with probable Seller

FIRE INSURANCES.-Hongkongs have rapidly advanced from 3845 to 8360 with small gales at intermediate rates, and close steady. Chinas are wanted at the improved rate of 886.

London, 14th September. Venezuelau revolutionists, arted with cut and killed 60 and wounded 19 of the Govern- ment troops.

THE DHULIP SINGH BANKRUPTCY.

London, 19th September. London, 15th September.

La Prince Dilip Singh's bankruptcy the The Prince attri- The situation in Columbia is serious. The

claims amount to 13,000. revolutionists are triumphing everywhere, and bates bis position to loses on the Stock Ex are approaching Penama and Colon. United change and in gambling; also to the insufficiency States warships have started in order to protest of his allowance; and allegas a claim of

of the Isthmus.

derived from his fatbor.. against the crossing [? protecting the crossing] | £600,000 against the Indian Government,

London, 17th September. Both President Costri's armies are retiring from the capital to the Venezuelan coast before the victorious revolutionis s.

London, 18th September. Owing to civil warfare threatening iuter forence with the Truus-Isthmian traffic fifty American marines, with a quick-firing gun in an armoured truck are accompanying the trains to Colon and Panama.

SOUTH ITALY'S CONDITION,

RUSSIA AND TIBET.

London, 19th September. The St Petersburg correspondent of the Globe senda the text of au alleged treaty be tween Russia sad Chiun on the subject of Tibet, according to which the contracting Powers bind themselves to common acting in disorder SHIPPING Hongkong. Canton and Macaos

case of any third Power stirring up in Tibet, which is gradually to become inde- reudent. Bussis is to train the Tibetan forces are firm at 361 with probable buyers. Tulu

with this end in view, whils China develops shorts" For the settlement have been booked at

London, 15th September, Chines, under the preasing requirements of $82 and $84, but since receded to a normal

The Italian Premier has arrived at Naples, the economic resources of the country. Com prior to his tour in the Southern Provinces in plote freedom for the kuseian and Tibetan ber delivery have been booked at $821. China- basis, closing steady at 380 Shares for Decam

order to study the economic situation with a religions is guaranteed. There is no confirma Manilus after sales at 21 cash and $212 for

$view to the industrial and commercial develoption of the foregoing: the news iz dubious. October delivery, are in some request Douglases are wanted at $383 ex the devidend went of Italy. of por abare for 1901 paid ou the 99th alting

Star Ferries are wanted at $20 and sing for the old and new issues respectively. Shell Transports ero unchanged at £f. 178. 01. sellers.

REFINERIES.-Chian Sagara are quiet with some sellers at $99. Luzons can be placed at $10,

THE SCHOOL OF TEOFICAL MEDICINE.

London, 15th September.

The British Medical Journal states that Mr. Bomanji Dinshaw Petit, of Bowlay, in the

Offertory Hymn, 256) chubert in E flat; which is worth, for some purpose or other, and Whompos Doors continus firm at very best mucline in existence.

de Eventong (5.45 p.m.). Responses, Ferial; Psalms, Macfayren and flopkins, Magnificat, Hawes in E (13th E.); Nunc Dimittis, Keway in (3rd M.); Hymas,

10, 281, and 200; Vesper Hyme, Steane.

app oximately what he paid for it. If he gets one which is worth more than what it cost then such a person should consider himself in luules' way, especially if he only subscribes for ons animal; for it is. apparent that a person who subegribe for more than, one pony must accord- ing to the ordinary law of chancs have more probability of drawing a Ayer than the one who subscribes for a single pony.

HE attention of the readers of this paper TH

who are in want of a Typewriting MINING-Punjouts are wanted at 84. Jolebus cau be placed at $13, Baubs are Machine, is drawn to the SMITH PREMIER unaltered at Sir buyers.

DOCKS, WHARVES & GODOWNS.-Hongkong TYPEWRITER, one of the best if not the

Kowloon with buyers. Hongkong and

It is especially built, so that it will stand Wharves are in strong request at $86. Now Amoy Docks are still in demood at $97.

LANDS, HOTELS & BUILDINGS.-Hongkong bard usage in this trying climate, and with a Lands continge neglected at $171 sellers. Kow little attention will not rust or deteriorate, loon Lands and West Points are unchanged at $80 and $473 sellers respectively. Humphrey's It does excellent work, especially manifolding

have improved to $11 buyers Hand is always ready for use. kong Hotels, after sales at $16 to $127, are ite demand at the higher rate. Oriente Hotels have declined to 34 milers.

Estates

6. PETER'S CHURCH. (Corner of Des Voeux Road West and Western Straat.) Matins (11) Venite, Stainer: To Deam, Hayes; Jubilats,

COTTON MILLS-Evos are quoted rather Camidge, Kyrie, Hyuns, 8, 4, 582, and 368.

There are quite a number of people at the race lower at Tis, 59 sellers. Internationals are Holy Communion, 12.30.IA

cours, every morning now, and a few unusquiet att is. 30, Lou-Kung-Mows at Tls. 371 Evensong (6.30 p.m)~~~ Magnificat, Goss Nane Dimittis, Baraby; so taking time by the forelock. Undoubtedly the poules which are under the care of Mr. Hymas, 512, 482,487, and 358,7

The alison fanno Dayspring will visit the ships between 9.30 and 10.30 am and between Gegy, he manager of Kennedy's livery-stables, are being c. red for, and the interests of owners 5 sad to convey friends axhote to the nervines (howloon Police Pier 10:30 and 6), jooked after, in a manner that has never been returning afterwards. The Answering Pen-done before by that establishment. Owners of nnat is the "call" dag. The services are open all classes of horses will appreciate the very wall, Strangers welcome,

desirable change that has taken place in this direction.

GOSPEL HALL

Arsenal Street, Top Floor, of Queen's Road Meelings are held as follows:-Sunday W212 11 La Graspel Address, 6 p.m.

Theday-Boldiers and Balore Bible Class

Panurada General Bible Class, 6 p.m. Saturday Prayer Meeting, 6p.m.

at 817.

The SMITH PREMIER Las as automatic type-cleaning device, whereby all the type is easily cleaned in one minute time. No other

and Soy Chees at. Tis. 150. Hongkong machine luas this equipment. It also possesses Cottons have sold and can be procered all the latest improvements that all other MISCELLANEOUS-Green Island Comente writing machines have, besides want others, have sold at hardening rates and close firm at which will be explained at the agent's office.

The SMITH PREMIER is used by all the 819 Chian-Borneos have improved to $22 buyers, A. 8. Watsons can be procured at $144, China Providents are wanted at $0.Gunment Official: aud Consulate throughout W. Powells are unaltered at 89 sellers

M.CMOS-Union Insurance Society of Carton, the world, also by most of the leading business Ld, ordinary yearly rating on the 9th instant. houses, or working in the offer of Luis Wa. Powell, Ld., ordinary yearly meeting on the 18th instant. Canton Insurance Office, Ld., paper, The users will no doubt testify to its At the Hongkong Rowing Club the fall in ordinary yearly meeting on the rd instant;

excellruce. temperature has produced a certain amount of transfer bocke close from the 9t5 to 23rd October inclusive, China-Borneo Co., Lt., renewed lite, and an occasional four may be sesu

picking its laborious way towards Yaumati, giving premise of better things and mère animation among the members of the Club,

extraordinary general meeting on the 11th instant to consider a proposal for the amal gamation of the Company with the Borneo Hardwood Company, Ld, of London.

The Sole Agents for Southern China are Messrs WY. MEYERINK & CO., of our 2165

place.

A DETALCATION CASE IN VIENNA,

London, 19th September.

A sensational affair has occurred at Vienos, Jellinek, a cash. stealing the Gouldie case. for's clerk of the Lander Bank, disappeared yesterday, prior to an examination of his accounts, which revealed defalcations of over a quarter of a million sterling. Jellinek was involved in big Bourse transactions.

POLICE COURT. Friday, 3rd October,

BEFORE ME. F. A. HAZELAND (POLICS MAGISTRATE).

TOKYO.

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Hongkong. 10th September, 1982.

THE AMERICAN SYSTEM ENTISTRY

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OF

DR. M. H. CHAUN,

33, DES VEUX ROAD CENTRAL, HONGKONG. From the University of Pennsylvania, U.S.A. 12383 Hongkong, 4th March. 1902.

- LESSONS IN FRENCH.

NEW my met oainly by con vereation EW and easy method of learning French

by a Frenchman. Terms very irerate.

Also Lessons in English by an English Lady

.B. B Care of Office of this Paper CONTRAVENING BUILDING REGULATIONS.

12:35 Hongkong, rd February, 1901. Tain Chi Sang, occupier of Nos. 16, 18, and

STEAMSHIP #SUAL" GENERAL 20. Cross Street. Wauebai, was charged with

AVERAGE. altering the premises without permission and without submitting plans to the Director of

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that all The complainant. P. T. Crisp, inspector of Claims for Damage to Cargo, and for Fublic Works, He pleaded not guilty.

saille Cargo Short Received, must be submitted to the buildings, Public Works Department, the walls were good enough to stand the altera-Yangtsze Insurance Association, Ed.), Chang- was sent down to examine the building to see if Adjuster, Mr. E. H. HUTCHISON (of the tions that were indicated on the plan sent In. bai, on or before 23rd OCTOBER next, after

GEORGE MOBAIN, already made. The walls had been ent sad the When he got there. he found the alterations which date no Claims will be recognised.

Hongkong, 18th September, 1902. staircases altered for the purpose of converting the three top Boors into cuo fiat.

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The defondant said he told Mr. Remedios, THE FRENCH IN TONKIN

AND SOUTH CHINA, the architect, to get permission, and unders that it would be forthcoming in a few days; therefore he e derad the contractor to go on with the work.

He was fined $100 or two months.

THEFT IS THE STESZT. Awker was sitting at his stall in Wing. Fong Street, Wanchai, yesterday morning con- templating bis morning's takings, which, to the amount of $1.80 were placed in a busket on the stall. A coolie was also contemplating

BY

ALFRED CUNNINGHAM,

Price,

1 MAP, 60 ILLUSTRATIONS.

ON SALE AT LOCAL BOOKSELLERS Hongkong, 22nd Angest; 1902

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