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THE V.R.C. AQUATIC SPORTS.

OFF DAT AND PRIZE DISTRIBUTION,

SPORTING NOTES.

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRUSS MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21st, 1008

claim the best players from county ergagomestinaless, as would resily be better, three matches played to a finish be substituted. T Australians would profer this arrango-

mi.

Some extraordinary cricket is reported from

Singapore on the 5th inst. The 8.0.0. 2nd XI. met the Mancbaster tegiment's 2nd, and the soldiers, who latted first, were ali dismissed for ten, two of which were byes, Perkins and Brown wore the bowlers, the former taking five wickets for two runs, doing the hat trick in his The bowling performance of the foriner is fourth over, and the latter four for siz ruos: probablys cront for inpore. The B.C.C. lost two wickets before they could pat, 14 runs together,

The weather having dow apparently become At Kowloon, on Saturday, the 12th insty the Set Fair," there is at fast soms opportunity sanusi aquatiosports of the Victoria Roormation for sport in this Colony. Saturday saw the first

a successful con- Club were brought to

regular match on the cricket ground, two teams on the previous clusion, the weather, ns days, boing all that could be desired. The of interport candidates and a few others. 28 in all, meeting one another. The game was not very encouraging, but there was obviously attendanca was considerable, the graad stand. being particularly noticeable for the large num-want of practies which calls for a suspension of ber of the gentler sex who had come to judgement on the batting. There was a good their sterner brethren do battle for the band rotfety of beling, Lowe coming out with the some prizes which had been presented for best igaro.. Bercombo Smith appeared to est in judgment in not utilising his changes moro, competition. The proceedings were enlivened by selections rendered at frequent intervals for the object of the watch was surely to bring on the "probables for the Iuterpart team, not

The Warren Shield at Singapore has been . by the band of the 10th Bombay Light

Infantry, and the interest evinced throughout moroly to get the other side out sa quieltiv as. won by the Malay Sates Gaides Gunner Co., in a sufficient indication of the increasing popu-saible. It is not the best bowlers, as such, last year's winnerx, with a score of 514 points, Iurity of this annual Arturo.

A start was made shortly after four o'clock, but the bowlers who may go to Shanghai who) Co., 13th MI (509) were second,

as that on Saturday. The flelding was happily the mosting terminating at six-thirty, and want the practice afforded by such matches the officials concurued are to be heartily cou- gratulated apen the very successful outcome of good compared with what was generally seen last

their labours.

Below we append the results :--

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1. PISAL HURDLE RACE-First prize pro sented by Gus. A. Wchards, Esg; second prito presented.

Five started, and a closely-contested mace rezuital in a dead heat.

GO-AY-YOU-PLEASE "BACK-Prize pre

Hentest.

In this event, for which eighteen started, the course was twice round the bath enclosure,

saxon,

The innovation of running ont hits was welcome, for, as I pointed out just a fort night ago, very different conditions will prevail at Shanghai, with its distant boundaries, from them of the local ground. The absence of Smith, B.A, on Saturday was a regrettable feature. This player appeared to have mure he is hardly likely to be chern. if he does not

The entries for the Six-o-side Cup of

practise.

the

CRICKET.

OMPAX.

The first match of the Hongkong cricket season was played on the, Cricket Ground on Saturday afteraeon, two trams of what should have been twelve cach under the captaincy of Mosers. Berenbe Smith and E. Hancock taking the field. The ground was in excellent condition and appeared favourable to batsmen ; yet, ak may be seen from the sabjoined ore, bowlers had

SUPREME COURT.

Fetarday, 19th keptember,

IN SUMMARY JURISDICTION, REVOUE HO HONova A. G.. Wiss (PUISNE JUNGE). Judgment was given in the action brought by Kwongazi Hing, Kwong Kam Chuen, Lan Chung Ming, and Tang Pui Cheong, alias Pai Cheang Tong, trading aufter the name of Hop. Shing Tong, agalast Kwok Chai Hin of 15, of $1,000 due on a promissory note given by the Connaught Road Central, to recover sum defendant to the plaintiffs, and dated 31st May, 1903.

| KODAKS. FILMS. AND ACCESSORIES.

DEVELOPING AND PRINTING UNDERTAKEN.

ACHEE &

GOOD WORK. PROMPT RETURN:

CO., PHOTO GOODS STORE.

TEMPORARY SHOW-ROOMS, 12, QUEEN'S ROAD

(lar FLOOR, ABOVE MESSES. PRIçe & Co..

Hongkong, 17th September, 1903,

THE

Mr. M. W. Slade, barristor-at-law (instructed by Mr. H. J. Grist, of Messrs. Wilkinson and LAHMEYER Grist, solisitors), appeared for the plaiuti, and the Hun. H. E. Pollock, K. C. (berrister- solicitor), represented the defendant. at-law instructed by Mr. G. K. B. Brattos,

In giving judgment his Lordship said the plaintiffe and defendant were partners in Bispurok and Co., a firm carrying on basicoss in Liongkong and Port Arthur. At the end of in your & fire occurred in the promisus at Port Arthur and the insurance company or were naturally interested in tlat sum, and as companies paid over $115,000. The plaintiffs they knew nothing about the working of the from defendant as to what had become of the Port Artane business they made enquiries money. Well, they got po satisfactory sawer,

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Was

FOR

133

ELECTRICAL CO.. LD..

LONDON,

AND

ELECTRIZITAETS AUTIEN GESELLSCHAFT VORM.

W. LAHMEYER & CO., FRANKFURT A/M. ESTIMATES OF ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS OF ANY DESCRIPTON

Apply to

SIEMSSEN & CO., gOLE AGENTS FOR CHINA.

HONGKONG CHAMBER OF · Etatistics colating to the production of jou

nool cofion in India between 1885 and 1902 wore COMMERCE.

laid on the table,

1243*

Mr. Polleek asked whether them predtetions At a meeting of the General Committee of hal en tried in the New Territory, and the

the competitor most nearly occupying four Football Club closed on Saturday. Altogether flattered by the weak batting. The Gelding fendant shägid pay for the Port Arthur busi-Smith, H. E. Tomkins, R. C. Wilcox, A. taxes imposed on it by mandarins." Coffee

minutos in making the double- circait to be adjudged the winnor. After a good rave, in which it was amusing to note the various devions resorted to by the competitors in order to "kill time." A. Rebeirs, third man home, was successful in securing the prize.

3. TEAM RACK.

This was won by Witchell's Team, after a most exciting struggle, the winning side being deserving of the warmest praise,

on

51 names have been received, so that probably 7 terms will be able to disputo thw possussion of the trophy, the remainder acting as reserves. After the six-n-side competition has concluded football profer will comment. It is to early to speak of the Club's prospects at present.innings. The score and analysis follow: The nowcomers are unknown quantities at pre- sent; but both the Association and the Rugby suctions of the Club appear to have good sensous to look forward to,

4. BLIND MAN's Burr RAGA (One Longth),

It is to be regrotted that the Boat Club will. Winners:A. S. Marti and W. S. Andrews. ourteon started, blindfold, sen a-side, the probably have to forego its intention of compst. conditions of the race requiring each compolitering at tho. Sbunghai Rogata. Basincus duties to discover his partner on the opposite side, and then to pluck an apple suspended from a pole over the water.

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5. TEAM RACE (CHALLENGE).-V.R.C..

Docks,

Teans of four sido entered for this event, and a mach closer contest resalted than bud bersa anticipated, the V.R.C. only "going undor" by the narrow margin of three seconds. Timo V.R.C., 2 min. 55 sec.; Docks, 2 min. 52 sec. 6. CONSOLATION BACK (Two Longihe). First prize presented by Mr. E. M. Hazelund. Result-J. A. Alves was adjudged the winner, his time being 48) sec.

7. WATER POLO MATCH (Blues v. Whites) This was the last event on the programme, Tho Whites proved too strong for the Bits, their forwards combining more effectively, and, although the latter made several plucky en deavours to secre, they were defeated by threa goals to nona,

The presentation of prizes tock place in the Gymnalium, Mrs. C. G. Robinson, wife of Com- modore Robinson, E.N., kindly undertaking their distribution. The championship of the V.R.C. was won for the third year in succes- sion by N. H. Alves-a notable performance.

The Chairman, Mr. Arthar Chapman, in tbooking Mrs. Robinson for the, henour she had done the clab. in consenting to distribute the prizes, took occasion to remark on the particularly flue form displayed thronghont the meeting by the janior molabers, and earnestly exhorted those who had been un» - succesful on the prevent occasion not to lose

Prevent two more of the hoped-for four from getting away, and there are no substitutes of suficient strength to make it worth while to send up to Shanghai; for to go to corta defeat, though porhaps horoíe, is not exciting as a rute

It is pity the Doat Club's aspirations have been dashed to the ground. Even a pair seems now impersible.

HANCUREN TEAM.

J. T. Dixon, Cooper

J. E. Lee, e Lumble, T. Sith..

1

F. Maitland, Kt, H, Hancock, T. 9. Smith 0 Lt. Debbin, RA,t. H. Hinguck, b Lowe 10 ....... IK 1. E. Peurco, b Lowe

Lamble, b

Capt. P. G. Davies, A.G.D., e

Lowe

A. G. Ward, e Cooper, Lowe

--Day, b Lowe..........

Wilson, K.verun out.

T. C. Gray, o Larable, b T. S. Smith K. Hancock, e T. S. Smith, b Mackouzie... 28 1. Arthur, not onl

Extras.......

9

$

Total

105

SEBCOMBE BMITH' 7ZAM.

D. Piper, bLee

A. K. Lowe, b Liton

W. C. D. Turnor, e Ward, 1. Phares

26

Lt. Rimington, Gray, Dixon

0

R. F. O. bird, b P. & Davies

12

C. R. H. Cooper, e ficay. b Pourco. -Back, R.A., P. G. Dayica

MINUTES,

NEW REPRESENTATIVE ON LEGISLATIVE

COUNCIL

On Mon, H. E. Pollock, K.C., taking his seat, the Clairoan said that he had great pleasure in oling the good wishes of the Committee on his ining them, Mr. Pollock thanked tho

of Can for his expression goodwill.

NEW MEMBERS,

THE GOVENOR AND THE CHAMBER'S ADDRESS TO SIR ERNEST SATOW,

tha

flourish properly. Coffee requires a continuous hot, dep climate and deep, rich soil in order to grow properly.

LATEST STEAMER MOVEMENTS..

Thủ M.M. steamer Tonkin left Shanghai on- the 19th inst., at 7 am, and is due bore to- day, p.m.

The Imperial German mail steamer Koon left Colombe on the 19th inst., am, and may be

xpected here on the 30th ingl

The NY.K. steamer Kaja Maru (Amerionu Lins) left Shanghai for this port on the 19th inst, and is expected here to-morrow, am.

The N.P. ateşmer Cianering loft San

TRADE

MARK

the upper and all through. Apart from the and they could not get any counte, and the Hongkong General Chamber of Commerce, 1 Secretory stated that an inquiry from Mr.

arranged that the partnership than a good chance of place in the team, but iapings of Sercambo Smith, the two Hancocks. some sort of friction arose. din.held in Chambor Room City Hall on Tuesday, Lunn, the Superintendent of the Botanical and Arthur, Pearce and I urner, most of the displays solved on the promise that plaintiffs should Sth Soptambur, 1903, at 3:45 pm., presont Afforestation Departmant, ind elicited the with the bat were fumble iz Hm extreme, and the immaturity of the play was painfully evident carry on the Hongkong business and that Mr. B. A. Hewett (Chairman). Mr. G. R.

many years ago on account of houry Then the question arose us to how mach de Mosts C. Michelan, N. A, Sicks, J. R. Msively cultivated by China and abundowad The bowling was fair, but was of course defendant should take the Fort Arthur branch. Taw (Ving-Chairmant, Hen, C. W. Diaksan, following notes on the subject: To exten Wood; Hon, 11, B. Pollook, K. C. (ox officio. experimentally tried on the island of Hong- etrauge to say, was above the average in

ness. They could not come to terms, and a

kong ten tot wenty yearango by private European enterprise. Never tried in New Territory, Hongkong. All hits were run out, which was

The minutes of mouilly menting held 11th The bushes in the Fublic Gardons do not a wise decision in view of the fact that the telegram was set to the agent at Port Arthur and A, R. Lewo (`ocratury),

stating: "Landed property (brick-kila), capital ultimo wore reglaud confirmed. Interport toan will have to field on the mach asking him to state the full value of the busi game was a victory for Sermombe Smith's teami

$10,000, valued at 80 per cent.; ospital secount the firel larger Shanghai grenad. The rail of thes there. In due courss a telegram-returned, for grods, $25,000, at 70 por sent.; damaged by one wicket and win ruus

atting off go-ds, $10,000, at 50 per cent. After's ou standing debts amount on earreal nesents $6,00. Total estimated anion-1 in Port Arthur and Dalny $37,000." On the face of that telegram the parties took it that that was the tahie of the property and further negotiations

Tho Secretary reported that sines the last were made upon it. It was arranged that this defendant should pay $25,000 for the Porting Messrs. Lamke & Rogge and L., C. Arthur property. Apparently some $16,000 Wilks & Co. had heen elected to membership SOE other way, subject to the usual coulirasation by the was pail in base, or

zembora ut next snnual general meeting. and according to plaintiffs the balance was to be paid in promissory notes, one of which was the subject of the notion. That was the plain- life story. Now, the defendant stated that he did not sign promissory notes; that be signed documents to the effect that he would pay the Hop Shing Tong the exact amount of $100, being capital for goods. He also said that there was a verbal condition that payment was not to be minde qutil the accounts in the Port Arthur business had been inspected. The plaintiff's denied that, and he thought he might as woll dEspose of the point at once, and say that it was a must dangerous thing to bort a verbal agreement

inte documentary watters upon the unsupported evidence of one party. It was distinctly agreed that the torm should be one month in which repayment should be made The defendant denied that it was on the denguet that. Is sigued, and stated that it was to afterwards. It was rather an in- vidious thing for a European to offer a opinwn upon Chiuse handwriting, but he had

CURRENCY QUESTION. to do it. After examining the characters ho

The Chairman staid that as agreed at the was strongly al opinion that the leged addi. tions were in the sume bandwriting as the other last meeting a telegram was sent to the Chair- portier. The only way that he could explain men of the Shoughai Chamber (through the the lightness of cha ink in placea was that the courtory of Messrs Jarding Matheson & Cal pen got empty at that particular moment. He asking whether the word "absorption" raight would also like to remark that in the early part he latituted for closing" of the Provisoial

On the

of a reply Feceipt

amended of the case the documents were described by Mints in China. the defondant in his affidavit as promissory agreeing to the alteration the potos, and it was only later on that he memorial was signed and sent back to Shang- found out that they were acknowledgmouts hai.under over of a letter giving the reaso08 There wore two reasons of the Committed for desiring the alteration of indebtedness. why he could not conceive that these should and suggesting that a copy of the memoria: to make additions it word to him that Peking. The Shanghai Chamber ackoowledged the receipt of the signed memorial on the 2nd be forgeries. If the same man was going should be supplied direc to each Minister at The only excitement of the week has been she would have been a fool if he did not try to sudden spurt in Whampoa Docks, which, how- more numerous cash enquiries for investments, ever, subsided again quickly, but from the writing closer, and if the time bad breuinst, and mentioned that it had been sent on to resulting in the strengthening of sundry stocks, a better feeling in the market is noticeable, a general

Exchange on London for demand in nithough not sufficiently pronounced to predict Sterling avval of the share business. The 1s. 9.15/167. and the Shanghai Rates are Tla 72 for a T/T, and 724 for a three days sight Private Paper.

Naturally the Wigram Club's lawn tonnia tournament suffered a lot from the recent rains. Now, however, good progress should be made. The principal results since thesa Notes appeared last are:-Championship, Humphreys beat Swan, Hancock beat Edwards, Trimmingham beat Worcester. "A" class singles, Lewis beat Worcestor, Barrett beat Hollingworth. Deables, Carré and Les beat Smyth and Tibbey, Gray and Hancock beat Barrett and Henry; "B" class singles, Smyth beat Graff, Coppin beat Pye.

Golfers hayo at last had an opportunity of playing the game under. favourable conditions, a remark which it has not been possibla to make for a long time. The chief event of tho week was a mixed foursome competition forprizes presented by his Gedge. Sixteen pairs entered, and the result was as follows:-Miss Gresson and Mr. Bearis, scratch, 81; Mrs. Hastings and Mr. Gresson, 86-5-81; Mra Gedge and Mr. E. Deacon, 85-3-82; Mrs. Meyer and Mr. Grist, 8-2-8; Mrs. James and Mr. Farker, 89-584.

P. T. Lamble, ran pul

A. Mackenzie, F. Q. Davies H Hancock, not out

T. Sercombe Swith, not out

Extras.........

Total.... BOWLING ANALYSIS HANCOCK TEAM.

...114

Sercombe Smith Ccoper Lowe...... Bird Mackenzie

Dixon.

Lee.....

Feareg Davies

3.5 ...

RELCOME SMITH'S TEAM.

R. Hancock..

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SHARE REPORT.

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Mesra. Erich Georg & Co. say in their weekly share-list dated Hongkong, 18th September:-

altered why was it pot made payant on denazd instead of a moula konce? With re gard to the telegram, his opinion, was that it was sent with the intention of stating that the

Under the sur purpees of the present case. assets wore worth 537,304, of hating at the

cirenstances it seemed to him that he was suspicion that the letter was intentes, for the boud to believe plaintiffs and not defendants and he would therefore give judgment for plaintiffs with costs and interest.

The Hon. Mr. Pollock usked for stay of wanted to consider the question of appeal.

His Lordship allowed a stay for a fortnight conditionally on all coats and interest being paid into Court.

The Chairman said a copy of this nd- dress was sent to H.E. I Henry Blake Francisco to the lath inst., for Пlongkong vi under gover of a letter dated the 20th ultims, ports. in which it was stated that any help is Excellency could see his way to give, by suizing! any oppertunity which may occur of offisting

settlement of the matters in dispute on lines laid down in the address, would be much appreciated by the Chimber, and an answer had been received from the Colonial Secretary, dated with ultimo, that HE, the Governor had spoke to Sir Ernes Satos ou many of the subjects mentioned in the addres, with which the Governor was in entire secord. Reference was made to H.E.'s endearcurs ever since he has been in the Colony to the opening of the West River and Kongmoon. The latter what THE CREAM OF on to state that HB. would always be glad to forward the desires of the Chamber in the in- torests of British trade in Chin

the Tientsin Chamber for sigoatare together with sopies for each member of the Diplomatic Body at Peking.

PROPOBED NEW TAX ON OPIUM AT CANTON, Read lotter from Mr Townley, H.B.M.

the Chamber's telegram of 20th July and letter of 19th July last, and mentioning that he had her in constant correspondenes with the Chinese Government with regard to the impost- tion of additional taxation ou foreign opium, and that he had learnt from HM. Consul been suspended.

Chargé d'Affaires at Feking, acknowled

Snipe-shooters continue to have rather poor heart, but to parsevere in their training, and sport. On Sunday, the Füth inst., bags of 14 hope for better things next year. He expresed and of 7 couple were recorded and during the na time week ons of 12 conple, while on Friday 3 guns bis confident opinion that, although,

socared 3 couple. The haunts of the bird in passed, the older members might be compelled the New Turritory are at last in a suitable to relinquist notice participation in the sports, condition for walking. Meanwhile Straits he had no doubt but that the younger membe:s would prove worthy sucessors Hoarty cheary papers last week recorded the appearance of | 86323 with probable buyers. The London rate execution. The money was in Court and he General at Canton that the tax referred to had! testified to the cordial agreement of the snipe in Province. Wellesley, the birds being assemblage with the sentiments expressed by the Chairman,

After Cominodore Robinson, R.N.. had addressed the company on behalf of Mrs. Robinson, the preceedings terminated

ORDINATION AT S. JOHN'S.

•

inco 1879, when Bishop Burdon offlciated, there has not been an ordination servico in S. John's Cathedral. Yesterday morning at eleven o'clock the first ordination for twenty-five years took place, the candidates being the Rev. Jotu Hind, B.A. (Dublin), the Rev. Morona Muckenzie, A. (Dublin), M. B. (Edin.), both of the Dablin University Mission, stationed at Fabning, Folkien Province and the Rev. F. Child (of C.M.S. College, Islington), Kweilin, Kwangai Province.

somewhat poor in appearance.

County cricket in England finished in the first week of this month. The following table shows the completo rosalts with the exception of the Gloucestershire - Warwickshire match (not telegraphed out) and the Surrey-cussex encounter, the last of the county season:-

F. W L., D. T. Middlendz (12) ...... 18

Sussex (2)......... Yorkshire (1)............ Lancashire (5)

Notts (3) Worcestershire (9) Enger (13) Simensen. Kent (7) Warwickshire (8)... Someraotabire (6) 18 Derbyshire (16).... Glencastorehire (3-4 19 Leicestershire (11) 20

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BANES-Hongkong and Shanghais were dalt in at 863, 56301, and $635, closing steady at bas gone up to £64. 10s. Nationals can be placed at 328.

MARINE INSURANCE SHARES.-Unions: the report of this Company for the period from lat July, 1902, to 30th June. 1903, has appeared in Shares are stronger and in-deranod print.. at 8505. China Traders are in demand at $60, but we do not know of any shares obtainable this rato. Yangtaes have buyers at $135 and Cantons at $181.

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FIRE INSURANCES.-Hongkongs are un- Pat. changed at $325 sellers; bat unsatisfied domanda 77.77 have improved the price of China Fires to $88 55.5% bayers.

44.44 39.29 20.00

SHIPPING SHARES-Canton and Macnos were dealt in to some extent at rates varying 14.25 from $3 to $334, but they have firmed up again 7.40 and are not procurable at present under $33. 7.60 Indo-Chinas have code is for some attention, and from S65 the rate has risen to 587 buyere, with sales at intermediate rates; Shanghai is 377quoting Fls, 613 bayers. Douglas's were smashed 59.00 to 294 last week, but quickly recovered when it -1.81 became known that a dividend of 6 per eunt, Hampadre (15)......

-81.81 would be paid; the present quotation is $374 Abandoned games are classified as drawn. sellers. The report of this company has appeared

ther sellers at £1 28 d. The figures in brackets indicate the positions of print Shell Transports sold and have far- the teams in last year's table-

The Court adjonrued.

POLICE COURT.

Saturday, 19th September. B-FORE ME. T. SERCOMBE SMITH (POLICE MAGISTRATE).

ALLEGED THEFT BY HOUSEBOYS,

The Chairman said that at the moment thera was nothing further to be done with this matter.

THE CABLE COMPANIES AND CUSTOMERS' DEPOSITS.

Read correspondence which had passed be- tween certain members and the Chamber, and also between the Chamber and the cable companies, the letter having already been erenlated amongst the members.

The Chairman said that it was understood that the directors had been informed by telegraph of the objections raised and that on the receipt of the correspondence in London a reply would be wired out.

PROBIBITION OF HONGKONG COOLIS IMMIGRATION AT SINGAPORE.

Tro houseboys were brenght ap on a charge of stealing a roll of gres-cloth from No. Bin Buildings, where they were employed. One of them admitted taking the goods, and the other admitted pawning it, but denied cum-24th inslunt ;--- plicity in the theft. When the master missed. the cloth to usked the boy about it, and there- upon, it appears, the boy went to the pawnshop and reded the cloth by pawning a clock taken from the house. The case was adjourned till to-day to admit of more evidence being given.

CIVILISING THE CHINESE.

A Chinese was found guilty of being drunk and disorderly and was Lund $5 with the option It' was stated of seven days' imprisonment. that the drunken Chinese was reeling along the road, striking coolics as he went. Why," said the magistrate, "you're getting civilised." BEFORE MK. J. H. KEXP (ACTING POLICE

MAGISTRATE).

STREET THIEVES,

4

Read the following letter received on the

Chamber of Commerce. Singapore, 15th August, 1993, Sir, I have to ackaowledge the receipt.of your letter of the 30th ultimo ou the subject of coolie immigration from Hongkong to this port, and am directed to thank yon for the information and suggestions you have been good enough to communicate.

Your suggestions have the attention of my remmittee.

Yours faithfully,

(80) ALEX GUNN,

Secretary. A. R. LOWE, Esq.

Secretary, Hongkong General Chamber

Commerce, Hongkong.

FRENCH DUTT ON COFFEE. Baad letter dated 17th Augast from the Colonial Becretary

by H. M. Ambassa

While a Chinese gentleman was standing in dated 23rd Jutio addressed big copy of leter

The service opened with a processional byma.

REFINERIES Chlog Sugars have improved on the conclusion of which the Rev. H. C.

There have no doubt been grost rejoicings info $100, at which rate, however, shares are Hodges, M.A.. Chaplain of Holy Trinity

MINING SHARES-Panjoms Ordinary sold Cathedral, Shanghai, preached sermon of Landon over Middlesex's first championship obtainable. exhortation, taking his text from 2 Corinthians, since the county cricket championship was

DOCER, WHARVES AND GODOwse-Wham- rii, 9. Following the address, the candidates officially recognised nine years ago. Twenty at $1.60; and Raube are offering at $83. were presented to the Right Rev, 3. C. Honra, years back Middlesex was at the top of the poa Doeks, on the news of a big contract with D.D., Bishop of Vistoria, by the Rev. Arch. tree, but then the competition was not organised the Admiralty, jumped from $203 to $211 deacon W. Baaister, of the Church Missionary as elaborately as it now is, nor were there so early in the week, with sales at intermediate rate has gradually receded again, the stock Society. The remainder of the service was many aspirants to champion honours. Now rates; but this spart was not sustained and the

"buck number" for the closing with sellers at $207. Shangbai Des Voeux Road watching a Chinese perfor- dor at Paris to the Secretary of Stato for us in the Church of England Praver Buck, with that Surrey is a

round he saw two men standing near him. He on Coffee in which was stated the reasons of the addition of an an bem, How beautiful present at least Londoners can only rely on Farobains are quoted from the north at The, mince he was robbed of his purse Tarsing Foreign Affairs xolating to the French Duty upon the mountains" (Stainer), Rev. F. Icoly, Middlesex to keep up the metropolitan reputa- 1374 sollers.

LANDS, HOTELS AND BUILDINGS.-Land wediately grasped them and acoused them of the Freucks Govermout for denouncing the One of thom passed the tion. Had Middlesex the srdnens program Investments are easier with sellers at $189 theff M.A., R.N., monotoned the Litany, to which the

The 156 fratice per 100 kilos instead of 156 francs, choir sang the Ferial response. Assisting in the

ure Hongkong Hotela

police arrived. Enquiries made by the police PuODUCTION OF TEA AND COFFEE IN INDIA the Y.M.C.A., and the Rev. F. T. Johnson instance, Lad, it is doubtful whether, the team fiuding attention.

BEWARE of the party. let to the recovery of the purse, which contained Estates are outed at $164, COTTONE-Ewce are quoted from the north 82.40, the wife

watchman

offering Imitations of Macniven & Cameron's Pens The two men ware brought before his Wor"They come as a boon and a blessing to men, ship, who found one of them, Lam Yan, guilty, The Pickwick, the Owl, and the Waverley Pen,

Sold at all Stationers. has been interesting. The absence of an af 816 ex the dividend of 6 per cent. paid on Australian testa left the ground clear for the 13th instant.

MEECKELANNOTS Green Islands sold, and and sentenced him to three months' impriso sounties. In 1906 the Australians will probably are in demand at $22 Watsons are offering went with hard labour. The second defendant MACHITE & CAMELON, LTD., Waverley Works

was discharged. be in England again and fivo test matches will at 3143, and Watkins at $4.

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