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BELILIOS PUBLIC SCHOOL.

ANNUAL PRIZE DISTRIBUTION,

On Saturday Mra. May performed the cere.

CHINESE DIVISION,

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY. FEBRUARY 1st 1904

THE COMING RACES.

SATURDAY'S TRAINING,

Clans VII-Li Mei Yuk, Trang Li Shim; Class VI, Li Hung, Wan Ying Tung; Claas V, Kwan U Yau, Wong Sai Min: Class IV, Ng Siu You, Tao Okuk Chan; Class III, Chan Po Captain M. E, Chan, Leang Loi Ho; Class II, Ko Teni Lau and, as there was a beavy dew during the capital into lion with the redno value of

mony of presenting the prizes to the scholars

of the elilios Public School,

Hurly, A.D.C., accompanied Mrs. May, who was met by Mrs. Bateman, the head mistress" Thorn was a large attendanes of visitors. After au exhibition of physical drill had been given by the girls the presentation of prizes was made.

Mrs, MAY said-Mrs. Dafoman, ladies and gunt'èmies,---It has given me great pleasure to coas hure to-day to present the prizes. The

Mak Wo; Class I, Ho Tsui Ngo, Ng So.

Embroidery-Class VII, Yuk Mei Li; VI Li Hung; V, Kwan Yao Yau; IV, Ng Lân Yax; III, Ch'an Po Clau; II. Mak Wo; I Wong Kwai.

Mrs. Bateman wishes to express her sincoro thanks to the following generous donors of prizes:--

Bir W, M. Goodman, Hon. Sir Paul Chater

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course, bean watered on the previous evening, The surf was very heavy on Saturday; it had,

night, did not have a chance to settle. Had the practice been a little later in the day times, no doubt, would have been much better. As it war, the morning's work was ocnsidered very satisfactory. The work of Coronet Rose was nonsidered good; Burey's stable is very strong Fiscal doing the mile in 2201 was notoworthy Nartes, riddon by Commander Gaunt, merely tretied around the course, no attempt being

follows:-

Discord, 2-miles, last 4:--1.404. Algerine, 13 miles, fast mile : -2.22. Rebel King, 3-mile, 35-35, 1.103, 1.454. Rez and Polka, 14-iniles, last mile -2.30. Remnant and Ichiban, 1-mile, Inst -1.33. Aranapague, 1-mile :—2.37.

report seeins to indicato & very satisfactory Hon; C. W. Dickson, Hoa. A. W. Browia, Hon. made to drive him. Some of the timas were an stato of things; and that thexobeal should show Dr. He Kai, Rev. F. T. Johnson, Messrs. W. G, so marked an inerates in spite of increase fees Humphreys, S. Arnold, G. Murray Bain, J. H. nd the competition of other schools is indeed Cox, Danças Clark, Victor Deacon, Gaupp and Ratsinfory. As regards the Chinese girls in Co., H. Humphreys, Kelly and Walsh, Fung Wa Chan, Chau Pat. Hughes and Hough, W. B- the veractilar school. I am fully in sympathy with the experiment alluded to in Mrs. Bata Disen, D. Macdonald, E. Mitchell, W. Smith' Ho Tang, Ho Fook, Lua Chu Pak. Lau Woj tant's report-I mean the encouragement of the girls from fire vernacular school to complete. Chun, C. A. Tomas, J. Goormann, Capt. their studies in the English school. I congra. Goddard, Lock Hing, Sea Woo, Tak Chong. tulate the girls who have won scholarships, and David Sassoon, Dedwell and Co., J. Whalley. I wish Mrs. Batman, her staff, and all the 'r. Fred Kow, Andrew Forbes, and II. B.

Mitchell. hile a very happy holiday. (Applauso,).

THE A.D.C. IN HIS EXCELLENCY."

It has been decided to alter the daten of the

Amateur Dramatic Club's performatics of lis Ercellency, owing to the fact that the Theatre Royal is engaged for four nights out of six the

wock and rehearsals are consequently impossible. There will now be five performances, on the following dates-Saturday, the 13th February ; Wednesday, the 17th; Thursday, the 18th; Friday, the 19th; and Saturday, the 201b. The booking office will be open to the gunera public on and after the 8th inst.; for guarantors there will be no change in the date of booking.

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La Francs Rose, 1-mlio, last 2 :-34, 1.30, 1.45, Tai-yet and Manila, 14-milus :—454, 1.29, 214, 2514,3,22,

Clifton and Regret, 15-miles, last, I ;-28, 1.15, 1.5-4.

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de not show much variation from last year. We have written a further $5000 off forni ture account, which now remcine at meroly the nominal figure of $10,000, In the Chair- prospect of by one moans or another bringing man's spesch last year we alluded to the

jexsbauge; but heary factations in the past year still make it difficult for us to formulate a scheme for submission to your approval. We have not lost sight of the matter, however, and hope to refer it again at the earliest opportunity. I propose to make a few remarks to you in relation to the prospect Bonucial and think they ought to be made at some publis otherwise. I make these romarks becanes I meating in Hongkong. As you all know it is common talk that Hongkong possessor, and will advantages, and that it cannot possess any rival continue to posse a-tural geographicul in its own sphere (Applause) That is all very well, but it is not an absolutely determining factor, Hongkong must remain a free port. It is a barter market or pawu-shop for trade; it has no local industries, nd is not a producing eenire. It is a junotion for the re-distribation

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of trade and curge traffic in general, and its | SOLE AGENTS 13 CHINA FOR: stability depends upon its ability to attract commerce. It possesses a fun harbour, and in this course of this lust fifty years it has develop- Chanlongua, 1-mile, fast :-34, 1.10, 1,454, ed vory flue storage capacities. But now its Fun. I miler-2.24

position is threatened by the development of Canton, by the substantial development of Canton. Now, gonflemer, if Canton is proper- ly developil, ne it may be by the alvantage of the Canton-Haukow railway, which will place it in rapid communication with the northern trade, it will make a very bbl bid, and think it may possibly succord la Wresting from Hongkong the supremacy which it now enjoys. Canton has advantages over Hongkong in soviral ruspects; the labour is chup here, and. the Chines are flee from Sanitary Baards and their restrictions, and this may lead to a pass ble departure of local trade from Hongkong to Canton. J Lahores the leaders in Hongkong to consider, and after dus consideration to take steps to leave Hongkong absolutely free from any attack in that direction.

Mongoose; 1-mile: -36, 1.15, 1.57, 2,38.” Fecu, 1-milo:-39, 1.15, 1.51, 2.26. Rocket, 1-mils:-34, 1.98, 1.4, 2.15. Elder and Bailey, 1-mile ;-221. Lord Algy, 1-mile-37, 1.174, 155, 230. Coronet Rase, If-mile:-354, 1.093, 1.44, 2.18, 23

Liberty Rose, Eclipse, and Sirius, -mile-35, 10-4, 1.421.

Fiacal, 1-mile-37, 1.152. 14, 2.201. Zoufal, 1-mile-§, 1.16, 1,52, 2,27, Standard, 1-miles, last :-381, 1.154, 1.48. Sylph Rose, 4-miles:-37, 1.12, 1.48, 2.25, 3.02.

Mr. E. A.. Invisa, Inspector of Schools, anid Le felt that he neeil aid very little to the com- ments of bits. May roguring the report, although be might stato in his humble way that he fully endorsed them all. That the school should not only have kept up its numbers, but have ineroased them by 14 per cent, showed that it was in a very healthy condition. Bazide the mattor of increased foes, the school suffered from the competition of other schools, which had arisen and which offered advantages to special sections of the community. In partionlar, he mentioned the Kowloon School, and said he could not refrain from expressing his admiration at what is called the altruisms of Mrs Bateman, who had parted with many of her best scholars without a sigh or, if with a sigh, a very souli one. As regarded the education, in English, of the girls of the Chinese school, bo felt that a word of acknowledgment was due to Miss Bateman for the able way in which she had furthered that object. Her pupils had, in a short time, reached to a considerable measure of knowledge in English, and this in spite of the fact that Miss Bateman had been hatopered kept at their end of the field, and six tries scored against them. Hongkong kicked off, in several ways during bor year's work. As an

the ball sing promptly returned to touch. instanco, he mentioned the fact that, for a por- A scrum resulted in a gain of ground for the not exactly known how the venture would

tion of the time, a member of the staff had to be seconded upon other duties, which throw an additional class on Miss Bateman's hoods.

FOOTBALL.

H.K.R.F.C. 2. H.M.S. “ALBION.”

'This match was played on the Happy Valley on Saturday afternoon. In the first half the Albions proved themselves the stronger players, and in the second half the Club seemed to have lost buurt altogether, the ball__boing

Club. Mid-field play then continued for some time, the Club fairly maintaining an

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Go Bang and Colonial, 14-miles, last-124, 1,195, 1.515.

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Lumberer and Neddy, 1-mile. Jast -35. 1.12, 1.47.

SHARE REPORT.

Messrs. Erich Georg & Co. suy in their Workly Slure List, unted Hongkong, 30th January

TRADE

TELEPHONE No. 15.

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MARK

With the exception of a large business in China Sugars at rising rates, our market has remained quiet and inactive, transactions being few so far between. The sterling dead cate on London is is. 011/464. Thu three days' sight rate on Shanghai for Private Papor is T., 711 to Tis, 71, while the T/T drawing rate is more THE FAVOURITE BRANDY OF THE

or less nominal,

Mr. J. R. MICHAEL-In view of what you bave said about the trade of Cantor, do you recommend the bank to open a branch there?

The CHAIRMAN-I am not prepared to deal a few redarks which I think ught to have with the question properly yet. I simply mude

been made. I now propose the adoption of the

BANK SHARES.Hongkong and Shanghais report and accounts.

have rated quiet, with a small s'e reported at Mr. ELLIS KADCONIE seconded and the mo-half-yearly meeting of shareholders will be held 2645; the London rate is £62; the ordinary

tion was carried.

This CHAIMAN-Since the report was issued Mr. G., Moron has been elected a director instead of Mr. Chew Tang Slag-this you are VICTORIA RECREATION CLUB. now asked to confirm and to re-elect Mr. Mexon

FOUR-OARED LACES.

for the coming term of service. I also propose that the elections of Messrs. Harston, Focke and Maxon be now confirmed, and that Me, Moxen be re-elected a member of the Hongkong Board and Mr. Stuart Wortley a member of the Landon Committee.

on 20th proximo, transfer books closing from 6th to 20th proxime. Nationals are unchanged.

MARINE INSURANCE SHARER-Unions have been placed at $490, but moreshores are on offer. China Traders are offering at 556, and & firm offer at a slightly lower rate may bring ont shares. North Chinas can be placed at Tlx. 66, Cartons and Yaugiszes are unetanged,

FIRE INSURANCE SHARES.-Hongkongs aron little firnier and have buyers at 802. Chinas sold at $90/92), and liave sellers at latter.

afe; at 302 shares can be placed.

FRENCH IS

MARTELL'S

• $26.50 PER DOZEN.

*_*:* $31.00 PER DOZEN,

V.IS. O P. $51.00 PERĄDOZEN.

V. V. 8. O.P. 193.00 PER DOZEN.

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But he alluded specially to the outrags which aggressive position. With a powerful kick the a-rolling, and its progress is being kept ap member of the London Board, or Advisory Macao Steamboat shares have changed hands Even their cheapest quality is recommended

incapacitated her from duty during a part of last form. He was glad to say that she was completely recovered from its effects, and was pleased to hear that not only had miscreants. themselves had been recovered," and wore now paying the penalty of their villainy. Proceeding, Mr. Irving then direct ed the scholars attention. to the old

ball was driven to the Club 25, Macdonald returning it to touch. Next followed two good Macdonald hud scrimmages in the Club half.

a bad encounter with one of the Albion men

The committee of the Victoria Recreation Club deserva praiss for their institution of sentuh races during the off season. It was tako, but events have proved its popularity among the members of the Club, Mr. Frank White, the then Secretary, set the ball unfailingly by his successor Mr. H. C, Austen, who has earned well-merited commendation for himself by his conduct of the secretaria! duties. On Saturday another of the scratch- race events took place. Competition was keen, and there was a good attendance of spectators. and ous double-soulls. Mr. it. Witchell noted as startor, Mr. M. A. A. Seura as time-keeper, and Mr. W. Armstrong as judge. The results

Mr. TERRY Rceonded and the motion was carried.

The CHAIRMAN-I beg to propose that the place of Mir. William Wotton as a director and Commities of Directors, who retires at this meeting Lader Article 193, be aut fuled up, and tha: the London Committee shall be reduced to two instead of three (under artiole 137), thus altering the minimum number hitherto authorised by articis 115. You will remember, but our London solicitors were of opinion that notice ought to have been given it has not been brought up again this year and proper notice given both in England and Hongkong. carried.

Mr. EWENS Beconded and the proposal was

the stolen property teen recovered but the ecossitating a suspension of the game for There were in all three racus. two four-care gentlemen, that this was passed at last meeting. Chinn and Manilus sold at improving rates,

maxim "Hard work brings success," and said that sash was not always tho cesO,

Sometimes" success might come without hard work, and therefore he asked them to consider how the maxim would read transposed, "Success brings bard work." He said that it was no empty brador, but a fast which they might verify for themselves. As an instance, he asked which soldier and which civilian ware they who during the late war worked harder than any? Not tho private in the ranks nor the clerk in the dock- yard, though they worked very hard. If he had

a couple of minutes or so. Again to work, play assumed a more exciting character, the made another advance, but were soon obligad to naral men becoming more aggressive, The Club

ticularly wonk in the serams, and this told hard change thoir tactics to defense. They were par

against them. The Albion team was awarded a free kick just outside the Club 25, but Derby houdway, though play was more of a cross.fiuld mado a very weak shot. The Club gradually made nature than anything else. The advance was terminated by one of the Albions managing to Club men in the net. A serimmage resulted in got away with the ball, dodging two or three

an Albion forward heeling the ball nicely to one of his side, who made a good bid at

were as follows

FIRST RACE.

1 Leele-H. C. Austos, H. Loureiro, H. Rapp,

and A. J. V. Ribeiro.

2

3

Shamrock-A. Humphreys, J. J. Watson,

W. Goggin, and J. H. Seth. Kornblume-G. A. S. Alves, F. P. Musso,

F. F. de Silva and A. E. Asger.

The Shamrock got away well at the start and two leugths for three-quarters of the distance, taaintained a lead varying from one length to when Austen's craw put on a spurt that got them home about a longth ahead in the good time of 8 mins A poor third, Mr Frank Lammert weS O L.

BECOND KACE,

1 Leck-S. M. Gidley, H. J. W. Gidley, A.

Marti, and E. Humphreys,

to guess he would say the hardest workers of all scoring. He was collared, however, and had to Shamrock-F. K. Tats, L. A. Musso, J.

Albion

3 Rose-6. Witchell, L, E, Lummert, W. F.

Andrews, and S. R. Moore. Kornblume-H. S. Holmes, F. M. Roza Fa

reira, C. Humphroys and N. H, Alves. Gidley's crew early asserted their superiority

Cruickshank, and J. M. Rosa Persira,

THIRD RACE.

In this race (double sculls) there were three entrante. It was thought that the event lay brothers, but the Gidley's broke down soon after between the Musso brothers and the Gidley the start and were not in at the finish. The race then lay between Musso and Witchell, and was won by the former with a length aud a half to spare, Tim, 3 mins, 40 secs.

have his clothes patched up in consequence, wore the men whose success had already brought Fley continued for some time in the Club balf them to the top of the tree-Lord Kitebener a series of kicks into touch on the right wing, and Mr. Chawborlain. And if they considered

terminated the first half; ne score. Aftor the higheat example of all, it was not hard work changing sides the kick-off by the that brought King Edward to the throne. But

was returned, As the result of a serum of form, and although pretty hardly pressed b how much spare time did they think be bad the Albinas got away with the bail, carry. Tata's towards the end were able to reach the Well might their national scor pat the words ing it to the Club 25. The ball was

mark about two lengths aband. Time, 9 mins. into the mouth of King Henry, "Unhappy lies taken

15 secs. Frank Lammert was cox in the win- across the line, but the player the hood that wears a crown." And therefore, when they considered the innumerable calls upon #eld afforded the Cluba certain amonat of relief,

was recalled. A free kick and a punt up the ning bost in this race also. har time, they must, with great heartiness, but the ball was quickly retursed to their tander their thanks to the lady who had length-25. From a scrum ou the line Child secured oned a long day's work by attending at the the ball and scored a try; Boyle maile a poor school to distribute the prizes. (Applause.)

attempt to convort it. Play once more drifted

of a screm, again took up a dangerous position, to mid-field, but the Albion, getting the better

and once more there was a scram on the line resulting in Child souring another try; this, also, was uncouverted, though the kick was good one, many thinking it had geus between the posts. Almost ne ROON as play was recommenced Child put on another try; the extra points were not added, the ball travelling low, A sorum resulted in the Albion again securing the ball, and, aftor some pretty passing, Warren got away with it and added further points to the score; this try was converted.

Miss Kitty Hang then pre sonted Mrs. May with a basket of flowers, and the proceedings onded with the singing of "God Save the King"

The prize list is as follows:-

MNGLISH DIVISION,

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Class 1-1, Ella Hyndman; 2, Mary Peter son; Special diligence, Ida Noma; Needlework, Annie Loubirel.

Clase II-1, Florence Joseph; 2, Marian Alarakin; Needlework, Agnes Law.

Class III-1, May Kin; 2, Ah Ching; Needle. work, Oliva La Choney.

Class IV-1, Agues Les; 2, Annie Olson Needlework, Mary Lindbloom,

JUNIOR DIVISION.

At the conclusion of the races the prizes wore presented to the successful competitors by Mr he was very pleasail to see the interest that was A. Chapman, president of the Club. He said

taken in these scratch races, and said he under. stood that, although there would not be another scratch race this month (February), there would be one in March. (Applause.)

The procedings ended with three cheers aud the inevitable V.R.C. tiger" for the president.

NATIONAL BANK OF CHINA, LD.

THIRTEENTH ANNUAL MEETING.

The thirteenth ordinary annual general meet A miserable second half ended in another uning of shareholders in the above bank was held converted try by Hardman Jones. The game at the offices of the Bank, Victoria Buildings, Class 1-1, Ah Yik; Noodlework, Grace resulted in a victory for the Albion by 1 goal, at noon on Saturday. Those present ware Ir J. Beott Hurston (Chairman), and Messrs. Ablong.

Chan Kit Shan, G. C. Mozoo, Jalias Fooka (dirotors), G. W. F. Playfair (chief manager), C. Ewens, E. Kadoorie, P. C. Polts, E. W. Terry, H. Pinckney, J. B. Michael, Chan Ki, Fung Wa Chun, and others

Class 11-1, Lo Lai Wah; 2, Aa Ngo. Class III-1, Nellie Kaye; 2, Ebrahim Ah- mot; Noedlework, Kitty Hang.

Clasa IV-1, Loung Lai Shan; 2; On Wing. Clung V-1, Zala o Alarakia; 2, Abu Moosa, Class VI-1, Alec Aladee; 2, Lucy Watson, Proficioney in English-1, Mei Ngo; 2, Li Kwai Yuk; 3, Li Yut Ha; 4, Lo Yun.

tries, to nil.

The teams ware :- H.K.R.F.C.: LẠ, G. B. Macdounld, book; W. R. Robertson-Chambers, Lt. Richards, and R. A. Whitamore, three-quarters; J. P. Jordan and A. B. de Vealle, halves; E. R. Hallifax, H. E. Rowley, Lt. Regare, H. C. H. Norman, W. A. Crake, H. F. Chord, and Jermain, for

wards,

Mr. G. W. PLAYFAIR having read the notice convening the meeting,

Mr. P. C. Porrs-I beg to propose that Mr. R. C. Wilcox and Mr. A. B. Love, chartered accountant, be re-elected auditors to aut jointly, or soverally at a remuneration of $390 each, or $500 for a sing.e audit; also that Messrs. auditors in London at the same remuneration. Deloitte, Dever, Grifiths & Co. be re-elected

us before.

Mr. CHAN Ki secorded and the motion was carried.

The CHAIRMAN-There is no further busi- ness, gentleman. Dividend warrants will be dance. igued on Monday. Thank you for your attend

SHIPPING NOTES.

WEATHER OUTSIDE.

Moderate to strong N.E. monsoon.

H.M.3.CLESSY."

H.M. eraiser Cresay arrived here yesterday. Bhe loft Weihaiwel on the 27th, Mirs Bay on 31th ult

A RUSSIAN STEAMER.

Two more Bussian steamere, the Edward Bay and Manchuria, arrived from Russia yesterday with general cargo, All Russian arrivals, being comparatively few, are noteworthy.

THE P. & o.. MAIL,

arrived from Bombay on Saturday afternoon Tho P. & O. a. Chusda, Capt. W. B. Palmer,

with the outward mail, having connected at Colombo with the Australian mail.

ANOTHER STEAMER SOLD. been sold to the Chuyetsu Kisen Kaishu and The sa Italia, recently at Hongkong, has

ronamed Nota-maru.

F. & O. STEAMERS TO BE SOLD, It is said in an Osaka paper that the P. & Q. desyria will be sold shortly. steamers Australia, Carthage, Paramatta, and

JAPANESE STEAMERS.

Kaishs have decided to suspend temporarily The Nippon Yan Kaislu and Toye Kisen

their regalar service to America and Europe owing to scarcity of steameTE.

THE 88. "DIOMEA"

Fresh. N'ly winds and strong favourable cur- rents are reported by Capt. R. C. Thompson of the Rs. Dionea. She arrived from Kuchinotzu on Saturday is tallest.

STEAMER FROM SUMATRA,

The German as. Taicheong arrived from Deli, Sumatra, in balast on Saturday.

SWATOW TO HONGKONG,

Strong breeze and modorato sea is reported by Capt. Gibson of the Dougins s.. Hailuong, He arrived from Swatow yesterday.

STEAMER MOVEMENTS,

THE 8.8, "GLENFLLOCH," The as. Glenjulloch arrived from the Straits The CHAIRMAN said :-Gentlemen, in sub. o Baturday with general cargo consigned to milling to you the report and accounts for the Chiness. Capt. R. 8. Bainbridge roports past year, which, with your permission, will, as strong N.E. gale, high sea, overcast, and usual, be taken as read, I would point out that squally. Albion: Corsar, back; Royle, Warren, Mc-our gross profits show an increase. This is all Good Attendance medals and certificates:-Cleod, and Hargreaves, three-quarters; Black- the more satisfactory as the past year showed Ella Hyndman, Mary Petersou, Esther Noms, Florosse Joseph, Marian "Alarakia, Sophie Hallaban, Layard, Hardman Jones, H.

wood and Child, halves; Boylo, Hughes, Boxer, very heavy fluctuations in exchange following on Joseph, May Hiu, Ab Ching, Lily Rose, Olive Jones, and Danby, forwards. Lu Chooey, Arthur Kayo, Ah Yik, Abdoolah Sumy, Mustapha Moosa, Mei Ngo, Kitty Hung, Clara Lee, Ab Mut, Ebrahim Ahmet, Zabara Alarakia, Ebrahim Alarakia.

Drill-Seniors, Ids Noma: Juniors, Kitty

Hung.

Embroidery-1, Li Kwai Yuk, 2, But Xing.

Mr. Gordon, IL.M.S, Ocean, referee,

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The Imperial German mail steamer Sachsen

Land to establish the pese in the Philippines, the German mails with dates from Shanghai on the 30th alt, st 10 am, and the decision to rectify the Straits currency

J be expected here this evening.

Imperial German mail steamer Seydlitz, while the close of the year was darkened by Beris of the 5th wit, left Singapore on the the probabilities of hostilities between two 30th ult,, at 2 p.m., and may be expested here on neighbouring Powers, disturbing exchange the 4th inst., at 2 p.m. You will observe that charges account has 3th uk, at 11 am., sad is dus here this after and making trade difficult and disturbed.

The C. & M. steamer Rubi left Manila on the increased, bat that was inevitable, as the falling exchange necessitated our placing The N.G.I. steamer Capri left Singapore for the salaries of our European staff on a sterling basis. In other respects the figures his port on the 29th ult, and may be expected in the socounts speak for themselves and bera on the 5th inst.

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SHIPPING SHARES.--Hongkong, Canton and at 5305 to 831, and a fawr ars on offer: a enle at 314 for 31st March is reported. Indo-Chinas sold at $73 and $73 cash, also at 879 for 30th June; the closing rate is $734 sellors, Shanghai quotes Tis. 52 buyers. Owing to the withdrawal of the Japanese boats from the Manila Jine, and up to 820 has been paid, the market closing with buyers at $19. Douglases sold at $30 to $31 and have small inquiries at $31. Star Ferries have sellors at $30 for old and $19 for new bares Shells sold and aro wanted at £1, ex the interim dividend for 1903 of one shilling per share, paid in London on lat January,

REFINERIES.-A strong demand for China Sugars sent the rate ap several points, and a fairly large business has been put through at $104 to $107 per share for cash, the market closing with sellers at $106; shares also sold at $1v5/109 for 31st March and at $112 to $114 for 31st August. Luzona are quite neglostad.

MINING SHARES,-Unchanged; a few Raubs sold at $6.

DOCKS, WHARVES, AND GODOWNS.-Hong- koug and Whampoa Dock Company's shares have been in some small demaud, and a few lots sold at $209 to 8210 cash, also at $214 to $215 for 31st Marel; at the close the market is quieter with probable sellers at 829 cash. Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company shares have been fixed at $95 and more aliares can be placed. New Amoy Dock shares are for sale at 838, Farnhams have advanced Tls. 125 buyers; in hanghai shares all to-day at T. 126 Shanghai and Hongkow Wharves bave been done in the north at 'Tis, 200.

koop and hand Investment and Agewey Com LANDS, HOTELS, and BUILDINGS.-Hang- pany's shares have fallen to $150 sellers, ex the fuel dividend at $8 per share paid on 29th 835 West Points sold at $58 to 3584 cum instant. Kowloon Lands remain on offer at

dividend. but are quieter, and have seliers at $6 ex the final dividend at $1,70

per share paid on 28th inst. Hongkong Hotels have sellers st $111 to 811 for old ex new isso, closing with $147. Humphreys Estates have been done at

sellere at $114, also at $3 and 32 for new issue, 1st paid. Fully paid up shares of the new isaas aan be placed at $104; the 18th ordinary annual general meeting of shareholders will be held on 10th prox., transfer books alosing from 3rd to 13th prox. Shanghai Lands sold at Tls, informs us that a Boal dividend of 6 per cent, 110 and have buyers; a wire from the north

and a bonus of Tls. 2 per share will be declared at the next meeting, this making 16 per cent. in all for 1903.

COTTON MILLS-Shanghai quotations are: Ewes Tis. 32 sellers, Internationals Tis. 25, Laon Kung Mew's Tis. 35, and Soychees Tls. 170. Hongkong Cottons are weaker and are offering at $154.

MISCELLANEOUS-Green Islands have not bean able to maintain last quotation, and there are no buyers now over 925. Chius Borneos

are apparently not wanted any longer st 384. A. S. Watson's have sellers at 814) and hayere at $141. Electrios-aro on offer at $124 for old and $7 for new shares. Ropes have buyers at $145. Calna Providents have sales and are firm at $9. Watkins can be placed at 87). Wm. Powells sold at $91 to $99 and are fiat latter rate. Philippine Company share sre ín demand at 810. Langkats bare fallen in the north to Tls. 292; the following telegraphic

crida petroleum in tanks at dato 200,000 information, dated 17th inst., has been received from the manager in Langkat:-Daily aggre- gate output of crude petroleum 76,000 gallons; gallows; kerosene made since the date of the preceding half monthly telegram 68,000 cases

stock at refinery at dato 74,000 cases. The 23rd kerosene shipped since the date of the preceding half monthly telegram 71,000 cases; kerosene in

Hongkong Ice Company, Limited, will be ordinary annual meeting of shareholders in the held on Juth proxime, transfer books closing from the 1st to 10th proximo,

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