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LOCAL SPORT.

Y.RC AQUATICS

Ne, 3.

N. H. Alves (Capt.) ·

A. J. V. Reboiro J. A. S. Alves

President: H.E. Major Sir Matthew Nathan, M. Roza Pereira

R.E., K.CM.G.

Vice-President: HE. Maj-Gon.

Hatton, C: B..!

F. M. Boza Peraira O. R. Chunnutt Villiers J. E Ellis

F. Fillin

No.4

C. Humphreys (Capt.)

A. V. Burros

P. M. das Remodios'

J. W. Bains

J. H. R. Hince

C. F. Ozoris

W. T. Andrews

W. 3. Bailey Result R. C. Witchell's teami, 1; C. Hum- phreys' team, 200

A very good, race, causing no little excite-

Chairman: Mr. Aither Chapman. Committee: Messrs. W. Armstrong, W. S.

Bailey, G. A. Caldwell, CH. Graco, W. Gment. Humphreys, E. M. Hazoland,T, Meek, E. W. Mitchell and A. Rodger."

..

Hon. Treasurer: Mr. RH, B. Mitchell. Hoa. Secretary, Mr. Harold C. Austen. Umpires: Messrs. E. W. Mitchell, WS. Bailey,

W. Ariostrong, and T. Meek. Referee Mr. Arthur Chapman, Starters: Messrs. Caldwell and Rodger. Handicappers: Meshes T. Mesk. A. Haz- phreys 3. H. R. Hance and F. C. Austen. Time-keepers Messrs. E. M. Haveland and A...

Humphreys,

SUPREME COURT.

0:

Monday, 5th September.

IN APPELLATE JURISDICTION, BEFORE THEIR HONOURS SIR HENRY S. BERKELEY (CHIEF JUSTICE) AND T. SERCOMBE SMITE (PUISNE JUDUE).

APPEAL TO THE COUNCIL,

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6TH, 1904.

POLICE COURT-

Monday, 5th September.

THE CHANGE ORACURRENCY IN THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS."

ENLARGEMENTS

t.

The best way to preserve your Pictures is to have them enlarged. Small prints aro-liable to "A Government Gözette "Extraordinary" be thrown about and thus made dirty or lost; while enlarged ones, framed and hung up, will last BEFORE MR. J. H. KEMP (SECOND POLICE sed in the Straits Settlements on the 24th for ever, besides serving as decorations to the walls.

MAGISTRATE).

*TAESANG" CASK.

Two Chicamen were charged with deserting from the 5.2. Taksang. The caso was remanded.

ALLEGED ASSAULT,

A Gorman was charged with, while drarik. asaaubing an Indian con-table at Tsimshatsui. The case was remandel, bail being allowed in the sum of $25.

LICIT ORIUM, 57

Severnd fines were levied for unlawful posses: ion of illicit opium

LOTTERY TICKETS.

A Chinatton was charged with unlawfully Helling Shan Lottery tickets, Mr. H. W. Looker,

was remanded..

ult., proclaims that the British, Mexican, and Hongkong dollars will cease to be legal vur- reney throughout the Straits Settlements after Wednesday the 31st August, and similar pro lamations have been issued by the respective Governments of the various Malay States in the Federation. The announcement reads as follows:-

Notice is Horeby Chren that after the Thirty first Day of Angust, 1904, British, Mexican and Hongkong Dollars will cease to be Legal Tender and will be no longer rebeived by the Government or by any Public Depart The Treasuries and Sub-Treasuries will

boing of fall weight and unchopped, so far as their balances will permit, up to the date above

ment.

Hongkong, 8th August, 1904.

FANCY SHOOTING.

LONG, HING & CO.,

PHOTO GOODS DEALERS. 17, QUEEN'S ROAD,

A good deal interest is being expressed in the Governor's invitation to residents of thirty- five to fifty years old to form a-Moleuteer Reserve Association. Commissions to be given-

to members are considered an attraction, and the autonomous management vouchsafed is an-

reserve force of efficieul shots, and if, as we are

On Wednesday, 24th August, the Full Court elicitor, uppoared for the defence. The caso give Straits Dellars or Notes for the old Dollars / other. The object is to create in Hongkong a

COAT.,

!

A Chinaman was zout suced to lẽ days" hárd labour for unlawful possession of three inứ dredweight of coal,

ABSAULI.

A Cliuree woman was fined $10 for wound-

the abdomen.

mentioned."

(Same Premises as Messrs. Ah Chee).

TRADE

TELEPHONE No. 135.

assured is so the new riftemen can be offered a HAVE YOU TRIED

range easier of access than either of the Volun. The notice is not exten·led, remarks the teer or Police ranges, thers ought to be success Straits Times, and will probably restilt in loss waiting the Governor's patriotic schepie, to various small holders of allen dollars, as well-Apropos the idea that thege is need for shooting of au amusing Shooting School prospertos. that lens just been sent to us. It says copy- · lessons in Hongkong, we may quote some parts

right reserved," so we must not give too much of it-The main point of being a sharp shonter is for self-defence, then for the pleasure of securing some good games, kef the facts are well-known, occurred in various Now is the time to learn, occasions."

dismissed an appeal in the case of Chan Ut Sni Victorin Regreation Club yesterday afternoon and Pan Kun Shan versus Chu Ping, surviving bel the opening day of their anal aquatic executor of Chu Chun, deonased. The unnue. sports. The weather was beautiful, and atten-essful appellants came forward with a motion for leave to appeal to the Privy Council from dance very fair. The Club premises were prat- tily decorated with hunting and Japanese the decision of the Full-Court. They were lanterns. The temporarily greeted stand was represented by Mr. M. W. Shade, barrister-at-law ing soother Chinese womne, kicking her ius considerable inconvenience to collectors, sut.off with a lining of red cloth, the whole finstructed by Mr. 8. F. Gedge, of Messrs. E. H. Sharp, K.C. and making a very attractive picture for which Mr. Johnson, Stokes and Master, solicitors) C. Lesbiret, steward of the Club, was responsible, and Mosers.

H. E. Pollock, K.C. (instructed by Mr. The Committee are to be congratulated on the general arrangements that is in connection J. Scott Harston, of Messrs. Evens and with the racing, prosiding launches, etc. Harston, solicitors), wers for the respondents. To-day will be the second day of the Aquatic The action was in respect of the ownershipof a

Crown lease on the Praya, Sports; nud, to-morrow, on which ladies aro invited to witness the finals, the third. Au off day will be held on the 17th inst. The results of yesterday's races were :—

KALF-MILE COLONY, CHAMPIONSHIP. Open to all comers. First prize presented by Mr. A. Rodgers,; 2nd: by Mr. H.C. Austen.. Entries F. Penny. A. Longman, A. Hum phreys, J. Witchell. C. Humphreys, N. H. Alves, R C. Witchell, C. J. Cooke, and. A. V. Burros.

J. Witchell

C. J. Cooke

A. V. Barroa...

3

After two false starts the nine competitors took to the water with one leng, swimming off, convoyed by two committee boats, in the direc tion of a hag buoy, a quarter-uile distant. R. Witchell and C. Humphreys gave up on the way

Mr. Slade put in affidavits showing that the properly was over 2500 in value, ungly. £0.120- The Chief Justice-You are in ovenpation?

Mr. Slade-Yes; bat nothing is being dono

with the land,

·

The Chief Justice (to Mr. Sharp)Are you Tuite satisfied with thatsurity, or do you want something higher!

Mr. Sharp-We are quite satisfied with the

terms asked.

The Court allowed the appeal. Mr. Slude--I would ask your Lordships thut the costs of this application be made costs of the cause

The Chief Justice-Yes. The Court adjourned.

IN SUMMARY JURISDICTION.

(PUISNE JUDGE).

out. J. Witcholl come in several lengths. in BEFORE HIS HONOUR T. SERCOMBE SMITH front of the rest, and was applauded. Cooke and Barros had a good fight for second place, Cooke winning with a final spurt.

Time: 15 min. 56 se..

ARMY, NAVY, POLACE

CLAIM AGAINST A WAXWORKS OWNER.

Lin Woo, contractor, sued A. W. Symons, proprietor of the wasworks on the Pray opposite the Central Market, for $110 för work

THE ASTOR HOUSE HOTEL CO, LI,

The CHAIRMAN: You will see that for the Hirst time we huse published a profit and loss arconut which gives details interesting to the shareholders. In the balance-sheet for the first time the land, appears in the assets and the debentures that we have issued against it under the heading of liabilities, The land of the company stands thevein which is very considerably at a figure below its market value. The only other item is that the stock of wines is very much lower than it was. It was the opinion of the directors that the stock was very much greater than was necessary for the economical working of the hotel, and therefore their policy has been to reduce it considerably. The new buildings which were erected at the side of the hotel were not open tatil November of last

baukos and various other persons concerned Why the fal advice should have been so short. it is difficult to determina. Possibly, however some reason other than whim prompts this shortness of the period given by the authorities for the demonetisation of the various alien dollars now circulating in the Colony,

"YEBISU”

433

THE FAMOUS BEER OF JAPAN.

PURE

PLEASING POPULAR PALATABLE

PRODUCTION

$16.00 PER CASE OF 8 DCZEN PINTS.

SOLE AGENTS

H. PRICE & CO. 12. QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL. DR. NEWELL WILSON. DIA. WILLIAM DANEL DENTISTS.

Latest American Methods.

Reasonable Fees.

The third annual general meeting of this Company was held at Shanghai on the 2nd

Mr. W. H. Frizell. Chairman of the Singa- August. There were present Messrs. F. Anderson and L. J. Cubitt (Directors). J.pore Chamber of Commerce, and Manager of we are told, "on account of the atmosphere the Chartered Bank, considers the immediate is being so impregnated with the war clonds, Alston, J. O. P: Bland, C. R. Burkill, H. H.

the high state of civilisation Cunninghain, R. S. Freeman, H. G. Gardner, change a very good thing, and an action con- owing to W. S. Jackson, E. J. Loureiro, A. R. Leakeducive to the good of trade generally, by tending of now-a-days." As for a new Hlle Corps, G. H. Thomson, H. Browett (Legal advisor) and to strengthen the stability of the Straits dollar. their services likely never shall be wanted, as Mr. Frizell hus men urging upon · Gov-rnment owing to their strength ulepe, composed of such A. Lovey (Secretary),

the advisability of such action for some time distinguished beings will be enough reason to past, and he thinks this as good a time as any dissuade the enemy of the folly of roughest or for the change. It had to come sooner or later. any other trouble. In the past it seeing the and as it is obviously for the benefit of the com- volunteers have been found useful. During a munity, the sooner it is effected the better. He riot in Hongkong, occurred long ago, being called points out that no notice at all was required of ont, they have been patrolling the city till the Government as to the date on which the alien und of it." And then again: what would had dollars were to be demonetised, and he considers been the fate of all the foreigners in Peking that the week's notico, now given is very fair during the Boxers trouble had they not have It is a concession that will event any hard-teen armed? Are we safe enough from the ship to traders generally being caused by the hands of the rebels and other ruffaus? Strife is bad for both victor and vauquished, “thers- forced withdrawal of the entaide dollars.

Mr. J. C. Nicholson. Manger of the Hongfore doing to avoid it is the most praiseworthy kong and Shanghai Bank. is also of the opinion ecurse, the work of high-minded living." The that the time is ripe for demonetisation; as at services of our garrison might, he wanted prosent silver bus a downward tendency, which sometime for other places if so happens the name of our heroes alone members of the new will consequently checkiny fabe rise in the face value of the doller. The time given he con H.V.RC.] will be enough to keep order.” the community, but he thinks that discretion dissolved, after being prosented with justice. a besides offering siders sufficient for the business portion of The ordinary volunteers can go now may he

us be used for outside peop who will meat teach member,

new corps, for efficiency. Surely this would have little opportunity of knowing of the them the rank of superior officers of the demonetisation. To avert this as much us

mean too many leaders Incidentally. the possible; he thinks that it would be advisable to give the greatest publicity to the new ordinance cause of the Volunteer ranks being so thin It is partly the discomfort of and thas prevent speculators from taking leaks out. advantage of the ignorant, who probably..on camp life, though very seldom, which is not finding that only Straits glollars were legal fit for delicate gentlemen who were brought tender, would sell their alien dollars to sharpers up in quite different style." Here follows WHY "NOT?

In order to avoid the loss of time monthly for a title of their real value. He thinks that the programme of the proposed new corps, the new order will have a beneficial affect on

drilling will be enough let it be on the afternoon they stand. I the ordinance against the be the occasion of some life as band playing, importation of alien dollars into the colony meeting of friends, tea party. &c. the things as the alien dollars much wanted, instead of so much dullness that were repealed as soon

On which occasion ladies may bo-instructed-to- the opinion that it would have a still göre use American, waistcoat-pocket revolver for WHY NOT??? cease to be legal currency. Mr. Nicholson is of bad se prevailing at the time. (Hear, hear) beneficial effect, as in the recent just-since the self-defence, with which they may go anywhere passing of the ordinance in question--dollars without the fear of being molested by the were smuggled in from outside ports to take ruffians, but must, not let them approach advantage of the premium they possessed into considered the brittle pastime cannot IT MAKES MUSICIANS OF US ALL. Singapore, thus denuding of coinage lie places camp services can be arranged, Also: "the where they came from, and thus causing much separation of nationalities may produce a focd. mixed themselves with the ordinary ones." Sar-

"Their uni the atten dollar will be in exactly the same torial detail is not lost sight of inconvenience. If the ordinance be repealed. effect, as high class people might object to be IT IS A SPLENDID ACCOMPANIST. position as the guilder.

Two longtas. Post entries. Non-members. done and materials supplied. Mr. D. V. Steven-year, whereas interest on the debentures issped

Three prizes.

Fisher...

Tavior

:1

Seven fured the starter. Gunner Fisher, RGA just won the race by a touch, with Pte. Taylor, R.M.L.I., second.

Time, 454 sec.,

TWO-LENGTH HANDICAP: First in each heat to swim in finel. First prize: presented by Mr. G. Murray Bain; 2nd: presented-Starters

2nd Heat. W. Audrews owes 78.

H: P. Musso

let Heat, H. M. Bain. "Go" A. Hackio...owes 10 s. H. C. Sayer

3rd Hent

མཱནཱ

14s.

10 s.

....

son, of Messrs. Deacon, Looker and Deacon, solicitors, appeared for the plaintiff.

His Lordship (to defendant) Do yon admit this claim?

Defendant-I adult $10 of it.

to pay for them began to be paid as early as June, so that we were paying interest for fire Donths before we were in receipt of any revenue from the new buildings. Last year there was a cholera scare in the autumn which materially reduced the revenue of the hotel in fact the Mr. Stearenson in opening this case said that fits up to the 31st December last were very defendant applied to plaintiff to pat pa little over $12,000 owing to the falling off roof on his warworks building. Plaintiff gave in our receipts, and the great bulk of our income has been made in the six months ending him a tender to do the work for $110. Plain- tiff's tender was accopted, but after the roof and oth June. This year we have had to suffer been put up it had to be taken down again by from the sfoots of the war, insomneh as it has order of the Public Works Department.

A

No charge for examinations. Office boats 9 A.3 to 1-PM, and 2 to 5

بہت

31 QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL (First Floor Watkin's Buildia Hongkong 18th, February, 1904,

canvas-roof was then put up, and defendant kept away a great many tourists and people trade, as business people will now know how of first Sunday of each month, when way, also WHY NOT??

The canvas was E. Humphreys, 12 s.applied to the plaintiff to put up bamboos to A. J. Rebeira 14. keep the canvas in its place,

4th Heat

hired at a certain price. When the work hut OR. Chumut.. 10s. H. C. Austen 7s been completed defendant paid two instalments H. S. Kennett 18s. J. R. Pereiralis.

+4 A. V. Barros 17. A. Loureiro. 11 son account; but refused to pay the balance. His HA. Tammert, 13 s. Lordship after hearing the evidence gave judg.

N. H. Alves., 19 s.ment for 824 with costs. 5th Hout.

C. F. Ozorio 10 sac.

J. A. S. Alres. 11 Bee.

J. H. R. Hence, 12 sec.

C. Humphreys. 15 sep.

Mackie won the first heat, with Sayer close BEFORE

up In the second heat F. P. Musso was first Andrews and E. Humphreys lad i dead heat

came here on the declaration of war.

who, when passing through Ching, generally stay here for some time. On the other hand the loss of revenue under that lead is made up The by the exceptional number of refugees who Hunkow part of our property has been most nesatisfactory for a considerable time past. The foss in the past two years came to close upon $15,000. We have bublet it for five years, and the terms on which we have done so ure that we lose about $800 s. year net rental, and advisable to write down the improvements of the HON. L. BARNES LAWRENCE, R.N. the directors have considered that it would he property at the rate of $4,500 a year, which will practically extinguish the amount under

MARINE COURT.

Monday, 5th September

(MARINE MAGININATE).

WESTEGING THE MAI..

for second place Kennett was first in Heat 3; Mr. Edward Jones, first boarding offer,

A. Loureiro in Heat 4. and C. Humphreys in charged the Chinese mastors of the launches Yvon Lee. Fa Shiron, Aenne, King Edward,

Heat a

"BOYS RACE

in

So that

that heading by the time or leuse pires, so you may take it that the luss: Wing Lee Tak Lee, and Ken Cheung with which we provide for amounts to abochangés cannot be predicted with the certainty is would desist the inutility of their desigu Pest entries Sons and brothers of membors disobering the lawful orders of the Harbour 18,500 a year. We have entered into negotia† that may be used as to the effects of prolonged of piercing the big hard rock, thus saving-|

form may be very simple, such as sack merino Anxious and nulearned people, suys the Freecout, white pants, and colonial-made helmet. IT MAKES ENTERTAINING VERY Members may provide it for themselves" The Press, are asking-What is the effect on charm of the new arrangement ought to appeal EASY. exchange going to be What are they going to our anti-war friends. for it helps us to tho to fix the dollar at The effect of currency good to our cuemies! The idea is that our

adversaries (noting our prepared stute) YOUNG AND OLD CAN PLAY THE

NOBLEST SCORE WITH THE FINISH

AND EXPRESSION OF A MASTER.

Ten to 14 years.

only. Twe prizes.

Albert Ellis..

H. Livesey

A two-length handicap.

1

9

Master."

Ho

Mr. Jones said that on the 3rd inst. he went out to board the U.S. mail . China. arrived at the vicinity of the boy before the There were three starters, H. Livssez, “gè'

When she did arrive be counted 17. Arthur Ellis and Albert Ellis, scratch. The steamer seraich man won, and the other two had a very launches waiting to go alongside of her. Soven of these were jonkeying about the gangway

· good race for second place.

ladder, all trying to get alongside first. Witness Time: 1 min. 176 sec

made several attempts to get alongside the ladder, but had to give it up, being prevented by the defendants.

SWIM UNDER WATER.

The distance is calenlated to the point where the water is first broken by any part of the body. First prize presented by Mr. W. B. Dixon 2nd presented Starters-

J. Witchell, E. Humphreys R. C. Witeholl,

C. J. Cooke. J. H. B Hanco.. F. M. Roza

Pereira, J. E. Ellis, JM Roza Pereira.

By Capt. Barnes Lawrence-The quarantine tag had been hauled down?

The

ங்க

Those

THOROUGHLY-RELIABLE,

AND IS SOLD AT A REASONABLE

PRICE.

tions for the disposal of the garden in the front visits to Monte Carlo or Johore. There the much of their lives, wealth, timnos, &e." of the hotel. We were approached by a buyer result of the system is inevitable. We can only who never had a-chance of firing a shot" are whose business will not in any way interfere

to the world" by going to "the most suitable with the hotel. He can safeguard any question ass at the effects of currency changes. As invited to give an example of their good sense regards exchange. the present step ought to place for the purpose, second to none. No. 31, of opposition either in the form of a hotel or a produce no result, and probably will not. We Pokfoolama (sic) Road having a very large and bourding-honse, but provided we get the sun, shall go on just the same, until the demand for cool ground." Here, "air gun is to be used IT IS

gradually increased and using the regular ride.' which we asked, we think there is no doubt dollars leads someone to ask the Treasury for in the beginning at short range, but will be that it would be satisfactory to the prosperity them. Then the answer will be We will sell By the way. some money is needed to keep

up the establishment, as a charge of 5 cents.

As a set oft. how- of the company if the garden were sold,

or Ten Guineas, or whatever.sue the Treasurer a shot is to be made."

to the successful ones. We do not quite price we named was a fairly high one, but we you a hundred for a draft on London for £10," consider that the position is such that it is not of the day thinks he can get. Then exchange ver, nets that "good prizes will be awarded too high, and we setilus the price after coustit will rise. Where it will stop, or when it will grasp the point of this, nort: Should a tion with the trustees of the debenture holders. reach 2, no ma-knows, but it may be borne omung of 6 members be formed with a very

one week, bringing large profits." That woul Since the closing of the accounts, the revenue in mind that to raise the rupee in India to 1/4d. small fund, the business may commence within -appear more like the complacent reflection of the syndicate owning the air gun, ammunition for which costs something like a dollar per thousand shots. At to cents, onch, even with only six chionts so they be keen sportsmen, we foresee large profits."

Witness continuing said ho eventually had to cross over siz launches to get on board. The has been more favourable then it was during took seven year's, Harbour Master's flag was flying in his launoh's the same time last year. We are endeavouring bows. Bad he hail any iraportant message to effect cartain economics in the working requiring urgency he would have been consider of the hotel, and if we are successful in carry- Cooke, in his first skot made a good swim:ably delayed in communicating it to the captaining there out they should also make

J. Witchell, 141 ft. 9 in.

C. J. Cooke, 137 ft. 3 in

E. H. Humphreys. 119 ft. 1 in

1

but Witekell, in his second, excello E. Hum- ploys might have done better had he not gone astray.

VETERANS RACE.

'T. Meek, owes 6 séc

W. B. Bailey, owes 10sec

R. W. White, owes 12 vor.

1

A two-length handicap. Open to competitors over 35 verre. Pest entries. First prize: presented by Mr. W. G. Humphreys. 2nd: presented.

Muek, with his handicap. won easily. Bailey fought a good tattle with White for second place...

Time: 34 sec.

TEAM RACE-Four tours.

No.1.

R.C. Witchell (Capt.)

E. A. Laminert

H. S. Keunett

A. Loureire

W. G. Geggin

H. C. Austen

E. Humphreys

G. B. Mardonald

No. 2.

J. Witchell (Capt;) H: C. Sayer

S. M. Gidley

L. E. Lammert

E. Herbst

F. P. Musso

H. S. Bervan

A. J. Mackie

of the vessel.

The launch men set up no defence.

Capt. Barnes-Lawrence warned them that the law made the Harbour Muster rosponsible for the prevention of such disorder and confusion. If any of the present defendants, were again brought before him for a similar offence they would he punished.

CHINESE IN HAWAII.

::

difference in the accounts,

The following resolutions were pat to the meeting and carried nem, dis. :—

Proposed by the CHAIRSIAN, seconded by Mr. L. J. CuDITT:-That the report and accounts as presented be passed.

by Mr. H. S. FREESIAN:Thut the appoint Proposed, by Mr. C. R. BURKILL, seconded ment u Mr. L. J. Cubitt as director be

confirmed.

Proposed by Mr. W.S. Jackson, seconded by

SHIPPING NOTES.

STEAMER MOVEMENTS.

The P. & O. steamer Bengel lett Singapore for this port on the 4th Sept., at 11 am, with the outward English mails, and is due here on the 9th Sept., at about 6 am

The C.P.E. steamer Express of Japan arrived Sept, and left again at 4 p.m. some day for at Shanghai at 4.30 am. on Sunday, the 4th Hongkong, where she is due to arrive at 8 a.m.

to-morrow.

The C.F.R. steamer Tarlar arrived at Van

The number of Chinese at present settled in Mr. R. S. FREEMAN-That Mr. F.-C. Harouver at 6' a.m, on Saturday, the 3rd Sept.

Hawai'is given officially as 25.7112. The Japa

T

The P. & O. steamer Malucia left Singapore for this port on the 4th Sept., at 6 am.

The P. & A. steamer Aragonia may be er posted bore to-day.

MISCELLANEOUS

Perhaps. after all, intending sharpshooters will be more attracted by the Government Notification, which promises the free use of rifles, and ammunition at cost price. If only the Governor could have cumabrwed a "very large and cool ground." with tea party, &c." pockets, we could have prophesied success, and some ladies with American scent

WEATHER REPORT.

The Hongkong Observatory yesterday issued the following report

On the 5th at 11,5 am. hus risen at all stations, but more particularly ів Зарав.

The barometer,

Cash

EITHER

OR.

Hire

PURCHASE FROM

$365.

THE

APOLLO PIANO PLAYER.

CALL IN AND TRY ONE, AT

Gradients remain very slight apon the Chine nese in the island number 61,116. The late be re-elected a director of the company.

Proposed by Mr. H. GEARY GARDNER, se

Cosst, and over the China Sea. Light variable governor of the territory recommended that a

winds and calars will be experienced in the limited number of Chinese labourers should be conded by Mr. J. A1STON: That the appoint- a director be admitted to the territory conditionally on their pead of Mr. Anderson as

The ss. Patat arrived from Bangkok yester Formosa Channel and over the China Sea, with engaging only in agricultural ill and confirmed:

Forscent Light variable or E. winds, fox, ROBINSON PIANO CO. LD. domestic work during their stay, and subject to

Proposed by Mr. R. S. FREEMAN, seconded day with 1,000 tons of rice for Messrs. Butter-occasional thunderstorms. deportation at their own expense upon their

The s. Arralcon Apeur artiren yesterday with local thunderstorms.

N.B.-Tolographie communication with

12150 Hongkong, 24th August, 1204. cousing to do so. The introduction of such by Mr. C. R. BUCKILL→That Messrs. A field and Swire. labourers would, if authorised, says the Bratish Leake and G. H. Thome, chartered account-uffer a very pleasant passage. She spoke the

ants, be re-elected auditors,

Bs. Laghtning between this port und Singapore: Hongkong is interrupted. Consul, bei great boon to the planters,

THE