wxtant and sith the sexhianos of moderately good rice crope, which we can at least hops for, we should find better Amnes ahend than we are Leaving behind an As regards Japan, great activity has pressid there since the close of the war, resulting in a large increase in the
volume of the trade both in exports and importa. Lodi, where we also have important branches, las produced abundant crops com- manding vid priore, especially so in the cata el jute, and, in consequence, that country has been very large boyer of silver for enrrency ps in addition to the usual requirements of the native bazaar. Gentlemon: We soe s wound and satisfactory expansion of ent busi ness at all points, which speaks for the continued efficiency of our manigers and staff generally, and I am sure you will approve of ̈our having again voted them a bonus of 15 per dont on their salaries (appl«n86). Our estocad Chief Manager, Mr. J. R. M. Smith, retornad from a well deserved holiday a few weeks ago and Mr. H. E. B. Hunter, whose management at the Head Office daring Mr. Smith's absencu į has given every satisfaction to your Beard, will resume charge of our Shanghai Branch at an early date (applause). As stated in the report, your dir. etɔrs have carefully considered the desirability of increasing the back's papital, and are unanimously of opinion that the time to do so has now arrived. Since the expi tal was last increased in 1890 our business has kept pace with the expansion of Eastern trade, and we are satisfied that reconnerative umpley. meat will be found for increased resources. Whatorer political changes may be in store for China there can be little doubt that the vitimate
outcome will to a wider field for the operation of foreign capital and a considerable increase in opor-
trade. We propose to increase the capital from $10,000,000 to $15,000,000 and the ascessary steps-have been taken to get our Ordinar-CA- Amended to allow of the proposed increase. In dan coarse a special circular will be sent to shareholders and an extraordinary meeting will be called, when the resolutions necessary to ob tain your sauction to the scheme will be put before you
Our large but necessary 188ecte funds have been bailt up with the consant of abaroholders, freely given. This fact bas beca borne in mind when recommending that the price of the new shares be fired at £30 per share-a price which confers on shareholders a substantial bonus and at the same time allows ter su appreciable addition to our reserves. These proposals will, we trust, moet with your approval, and I hope the increased resources will bring isorsing influence and prosperity; to the bank. In conclusion I am glad to sAY that a good start has been made for the new half year. Before moving the adoption of the roport and upcounte I shall be pleased to answer Buy questions that may be asked.
There wero yo questiour, and the CHAIRMAN proposed the adeption of the report and accounts as presented.
and
LOCAL SPORT.
CRICKET.
HONGKONG CLUB.
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESSONDAY. FEBRUARY 18TH, 1907.
A match was played between a seratah levon and "A" team with the fellowing
result:.
SCRATCH 1 First inning. J. II, Moore, b Chalmers A. Herington, b Chalmers. J. C. Saunders, 1.b.., b Mackenzis A. A. Claxton, ran out
B. A. Fowler, not out.
Cobden, not out..
E. H. Hinds, Moore, à Taylor
J. Hooper, run out
HI, M. Kendall, a and b Mackenzie
Extras
Total
FOOTBALL.
H.J.P.G. R. F CO. MIDDLESEX KEGIMENT,
YACHTING.
CORINTHIAN TACHT CLUB,
Another match in the second round of th The eighth olub race was mailed yesterday. Shield competition was ended at Happy Valleßiortly before tie start there was a strong on Saturday, when the Club met and defestenorth northwesterly wind and the bosts wore the FCs, of the Middlesex Regiment by ondarting round the line down to their combings. Just before gunfire however the wind fell away goal to nil. The teams were :
H.K.F.C.: Franklin; Ancott and Morrell and the boste sway from the starting line got Gray, E. Humphreys and Morfey; William hopelessly left. Wishart, Westos, Turner and Mead.
$3
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Dr. C. Forsyth and W. C. D. Turner did not hat.
JOPLING ANALY|B
Chalmer Muckenzie Chapin.... Μουτά Gray...... TAYLOR
2
"A" EAM. A. Mackenziu, Fowler J. H. Chalmers, b Turnor
H. H. Taylor, Turner
S Moore card Turner
T. C. Gray, b Turner
H. H. Will, Turner...
K.. Wolff, Hut ot
J.-H. Garliner, b-Fowler
B. F. Chapman, b Fowler
P. Jucku, 'c Hall, b Fowler.
Ch K.
T. C. Vernon,' o Hall, & Claxton
Extran
Total.......
0.
BOWLING ANALYSIS.
A. Fowler ..... W. C. D. Tarnez 8 A. A. Clasten...
+ 34
CIVIL SERVICE r. 119TH INFANTLY.
19
17
A friendly match between there teams took place on the Civil Service ground on Saturday, the result being a win for the military team by
fra wickets and 10 rane,. Scores are
119TH INFANTRY.
Lt. Col. Ailken, rijden, b_Karan. Capt. Krickenbeck, run out Tent. Taylor, a Biles, h. Karen Major Lewis, rubred
Major Chitty, not out.....
27 15
5.5
Lieut. Strangesvloathes, st Asiamė, b. Pije 21 Lieut. Lochey, wat ont
Extra.......
3
2/8
Total.. Capt Doyley, Lient. Staunton, Azaak nad Saknak did not hat.
CIVIL FERVICE.
E. W. Dawson, e Sakuram, b Stanger-
Leather
F. A. Buien, k Stanger Lenthes
I Bolton, & Rakuram, b. Lovaris
12
13
A. K. F. Raven, b Stanger Leather
@
JI. R. Philips, e Kriekenbeck, b Lowie... 15.
0
Dr. Atkinson, Sakuram, b Lowj
1
H.T. Jatkan, jngior, b Lowin
27
P. R. Adams, net ont
Eatra
L. Rreth, & Fawin
A. E. Pik, & Stanger Leathes
H. Coombes, b Lows
Total......
KOWLOON *, ROYAL ENGINEERS.
69
This league match was played at Kowloon on Saturday afternoon, and ended in a win for the Kowloon Clab by one wicket and one run. Scores :-
BOTAL ENGINEERB. Pelley, Day, h Martin Harris, Dixon....... Satterthwaite, by Martin Hollands, u fightfoot, b Dixon.. Den, Dixon
Browno, a and b Martin
Shirley, Martin
Edwards. b Dixon
Morrish, Pozka, b Dizon Boulgor, b Martin. Caron, Bot out
Bandrics.
1
Total HOWLING ANALT815.
Martio Dixon.
& for 23
5 for 42
KOWLOON.
Lightfoot, e Sharley, b Morris Paris, Pelley-b Morrish
4
13
Dizon, Holtands
Martin, early, b Hollanda
Muckaskill i Horsh
Day, & BollunÊN
Tillman, Merrish
Robinace, & Höllezda“ Harrop, a and b Hollands Weanor. uut out.
Extras...
12
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0
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In the bandicap class Chanticleer aroused
Ca Mattoak; Clark and Warne be line at gunfire but the other yachts Wright, Churchill and Meller; Maziwere to losward and drifted down the
barbour. Krowlet, Barton, Bellami and Stevenson.
Ten minutes later Doreen got The Club 1st the kether in motion and wei orer, followed by Annie, Tremous being
20 midotes Inter. Chaatioloo pressing on the soldiers' stronghold whi sbout Maxwell drove out to Bellami who was makig retained her lead and in the light are worked for the Club's net when Anooit relieved him br way towards the north fairway baby, By the ball which Merreli kinked out to midfiel his time she bad secured a load of about two From the way Bellami and Sharonson we milor. The boata wers becalmed off Stone- fed, it was poliosable that the faith of tu ters, Chanticleer rounding Trosas about Middlesex team was in their left wing, 120 minutes in front of the Annie, which bad truly they did some good work throughout Doreen in her wako. Tremoon was a long way mateb. From midfield Stevenson took chu bebind, Reaching back for the north fairway of the ball, and defeating Assolt and Modbusy the wild freshened and Annie closed Lid a clear shot at goal. The attempt, howe, op пд Chanticleer bat could not catch was abortive, The Club now visited her up bofore ebe got bome, Chanticker soldiers' keeper, but their stay in the vicinit! winning by ab ut four minutes from Auni", the Middles goal was brief. The leather! Doreen being third and Tremona fourth. again passed to Bellami who carried it sp didly through the field to the other end, but wis intercepted by Merrell, that opel, calm colimoted back of the Club who very csi mison his kick. On this occasion the ball sant well cat, but Barton rottirned and es↑ ball hovered dangerously near the Clubia Humphreys relieved the pressure by conceit Middlese. Head abortly afterwards card a corner. This proved mmproductive tanesiderably astern. Thecla kept her advantage play into Middlesex territory, but his ruab of exciting tassle, passing and regaming sch and won easily. The other boste bad at
the wing was stopped by Barton. He hadan other throughout the course. On the ranch however to pass to Williams who to a back to the north-fairway boy. Nias passed arpshot, but failed to pass the keeper A Ariel nad Meta and rounded the mark before visit was then made to the Club's goal ere those two. Running back to the mark bont enw Barton miccretet in passing Morrell. Has the Me's in the gradually freshening breese ruled off-side, however, before taking mot gradually overhauling Nina and by excell-at Play was then transferred and the lab sired amanship ultimately secured the windward berth, getting home about nine seconds in front of Nine, who was third, Ariel
fourth. Gael, who started being minutes after the leaders, improved her post tion materially, and arrived about five witute after the winners Jour, Fas and Artbore, being ...so far behind, gave up.
в согдет.
Williema took the kick and placed a elty centre. A scrimmage followed before t net, Tiams the ball eventually being shot cut. however, promptly returned it and after other straggle almost in goal mouth Hadhreys headed in amid great cheering. The start aw the civiliane still attacking, but extasily the left ring of the Middlesex broke 93 and worked a passage to the Club not. Tha few exciting moments prevailed but in the danger vas averted by the Club cording a corner. The Middlesex continued ↑ attack- however, and Knowlee put in a sit shot which Morre'l intercepted. A furthetruggle followed and again Knowles endeoured to scere but lifted the ball too high.
In the one-design class Thesla was ärst over the fine, being followed five minutes later by Nina, Mets and Ariel. Joan, Faz, Asthora and Gnə! wore bapelvesly becalmed to leeward of the mark and bal to aghor for over 2 minutes. Joss was the first of the bunch to get away and crossed 25 minutes after the start, Gael being a minute bobiad, with Aathore and Fex
25
The prospects of the Clab are exceedingly bright. Other one-design yachts are under weigh, while there has been as accession in the shape of motor-boats.
MINING PROSPECTS IN SHANSI
A correspondant. of the Shanghai Mercury writes from Bung-tang, Shansi, on Jan. 21st:
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An toko of the great religious reviral that took place in England some two year ago ander the influence of "Dr." Terry and Mr. C M. Alexander reached Hongkong last night TALKING But it was no more than an echo. A large amber of people sang the Glory Song and sughed at Mr. Alsador's jokes, and mwy sero impressed by the religions sentiments that he uttered, but the results of the missionary moetinge already referred to wers conspicuous by their stueuse. True, there were several who came under the designation of "in quirors," but for the mass the meeting was only an expres which was pleasant or unpleasant according to
taste of the individual. the
When it was an Bounced that Mr. Alexander, who san passing through Hongkong on his way to Australia, was to spink and sing in the Theatre. Royal, most people, religions and irrelig. LARGE AND VARIED ASSORTMENT
who were familiar with his reputation, decided that the opportunity of bearing a man who had exercised such a remarkable influence on many asemblies should not be missed. Thus it was!
RECORDS.
NEW STOCK JUST ARRIVED.
Ihat the Province of Shanel is ricà in coal, that long before the hear appointed for last MUSIC:
iron, and other minerals, is well known to most
Your readers.
of
night's meeting, the square in front of the City Hall showed an unusual degres of animation.
The officials sad people are becoming inc.essingly alive to the advantages of foreizu shortly after eight o'clock the crowd Luci methods of mining and the benefits of introdue-ssumed considerable dimensions, and among the number were many songsters. Eo what more na ing foreiga machinery.
Shaos thus promies to aller's large market for foreign machinery of all kinds, and it is oftral thau that the Glory Song and other hymns importance to those interested in the develop should be ung to wile away the time? Admit- ment of the Province that nothing be done to tedly, the vocal efforts of the okoristers would not meet with the commendation of any of our prevent the opening up of these mines. I would therefore suggest that those concerned in the mising and engineering industrite take local chirmesters, but that was not desired immediate steps to sscertain the urme of The men felt happy and an they sang. The the Pekin Syndicate Concessions in Shansi same kind of singing might be heard any
Hobart, North
of night in and the claims
thess concession- the padicate based upon
And
barrack
room or
on
licens à
Io order to make clear the bearing of the premises, but the songs were different. However concession on the development of the Province, the dors were opened about a quar er past and alss indicate the deliberate attempt that fe eight and in about ten minutes practically all being made to prevent she introduction of the seats were cespied. Still the people coa
I quote twe paragraphs tinned to arrive, and by nius o'elcok the largest fasiga raschinery, I will
ont letter to the From the Agenteneral's recent Chinese Provincial Authorities. After stating assembly ever seen in the Theatre faced the the Syndicate's claim to ale control of mining speaker. Not eves standing room
and the doors closel in the Province, he goes on as follows:
was left,
LATEST COMIC OPERA SCORES
AND
DANCE MUSIC
JUST ARRIVED,
Hongkong, 28th November, 1908. [$7
hymn,
He rang the first reme, and then
was to unexpected that the audience laughed, abruptly asked "Do you like it The question Then you begin to suspect that he is a humorist. Ho leade the whole assembly in singing the first verse. It is not quite right. Let the gal-
I never thought "your could have sung it so ery sing it. The gallery wing it. Very good.
it? The pitiles" oblign.
Stay by we, ko
Half-time: H.K.F.C..1; F Co. Milexez, Even play we the order in th opening Mr. HuNPHLETS—Mr. Chairman
aleges of the second moiety, but boul of Gentlemen-It is gratifying to us all to
excellent pasing grabled the soldierjo attack. receive again a dividend of £1.15 per share
They fought hard to break down e Club's and a bouts of £1, after strengthening the
defen ca, but eventually the ball wd belind bank's position by the addition of $750,000 to
without damage being done. The jck out the reserve fund. You have referred, Mr.
enabled Wishart to get away with them and Chairman, to the dificulties exchange banks
after a run across the field he passed to Wiams have had to contend with during the pat
who was making towards an open gral wh he six months; we can therefore, congratulate
way ruled off-tide, a doubtful raling the ourselves the more that our directors, managers
instance. Then s penalty was given sgait the and stx# have been able to produce such a good
Club when play was hard by their nef, it wo report (applause). Our thanks are due to them
score was registered. The Club agein gamed for their good work, und I am sure we all
the aggresive, Mond's smart dash at the approve of the bonus romed by the Board to
wing being the conse. The same playqput in the sloff (applause). It will be welcome news
a good shot, but the keeper fisted out. Williams to shareholders to learn that the management
followed up, but the kick was te high haw decided to increase the capital-from ten-
Shortly afterwards Mind spain attexted to Billica to Alftern union dollare, and will be
get through, but the keeper was ogin to equally welcomotɑ the bank' clieuls to know
stuart. Weaton's change, however, weshecae
Nevertheless the Syndicate has no desire to and the Police intervening, shont. Efty people well. Now, will these on the floor please sing that the bank upan which their welfare sa
of the match, but be missed the exposily stand upon the strict letter of its right, and is were turned away, uch depends will be in a better position than
The soldiers then zondo a deth scross te field, ready to concede to natives wining in the old Prior to the curtain being rung up, the men in shouts, but they hasten to the last note, Not ever to gira hon proper anil reasonable
bat Beliani and Stevenson were deled in way with matice methods and native capital the front had again barst into song, and the well.
privilege of working their mines, so long as facilities for trading. Before a peluding I
dignified. members of the audience began to obey. their forward marel by Humphreys, wo sent
tkey do not invade the Syndicate's permit area,
It was a relief when ibat bad only, ono prnotice could have done no aliculd like to say that we are all very pleased
the leather brck to the centre, and Winzas
or hemper the Syndicate's operations, or outer
a choir wall. Now, let ne bave it altogether. And so to see our of Mar ayer, Mr. J. R. M. Smith,
the plot. he goes on. He doesn't seem to know what he back again (applause). Some years age it was
accepting a pars was once mere waking the into competitia with the Syndicate's outside the curtain went up and revealed about ninety strong, seated on Middlesex goal when a shoal of f-sida dyed the district,"
Finally the Agent General hopes that form. There was a pretty colour effect presat-is going to say after he has completed the sen- my father's pleasing duty to woloane Mr.
lim. By bis taking herd of this justad of
their obsime to sole mining rights will beod by the bright dresses of the ladies and the tone he is speaking. Blaskun Neither do Jackson, naw Bir Thon Jackeon, Bart, du bis
continuing motil the bistle sound recognized zud that outside the permit area, return to the Colony. He said on that occasion responsible for a Tery carefully played 45, favourable (pporinuity was miserd. The arsing apart from existing wines for the supply of sariet uniformes of the several soldiers. Dr. his bearers. Of course to tu a quick thi kar, that Bir. Jackson always brought shine
of the Province, with him. Well, gentlemen, the sunshine Powell 21 and J. B. Wishart 18. Craig-play in which Weston then indulged, win he purely local neals the opening of new mines sounders (Chairman) made his way on to the He knows how to make a point, and he knows
should have spelily passed to his estrades other parts of came right enough, and I think we may rea-
foreign machine y From the above extracts the Chairman's address was going on, the orenpy the same platform ka consciously or be prohibited.
collection was being taken at his suggestion, unconsciously makes tee of the bypnoliem 1st-That all existing native motues in the and the plates were soon laden with silver. that sways aggregations of people. The etno- excellent combination And their billiont
to break from finns are roused by stimulating reminiscedoor; attempts to equalise were worthy of etter, permit aron shall cease working
That all mines in oiber parts of the Some men found it difficult
was brought to bear upon them and they like sentiments, and soon the hysteria in pro lack. Murreli and Ausott, however, whware Previno be only worked to supply purely local custom and want to sign clits, but pressure by appeals to home tier, mether's love
borrowed money from their neighbears.
dued which is the necessary prelude to the bly assisted by Bauphreys, provd a nerde
[“ roligions awakening." Mr. Alexander knows impassable barrier and when the whistle sanded there was no change in the scors.
Final: II.K.F.C, I goal; F Co. Middlex, 0.
Totul (for 9 Wichel)................... Vi
CRAIGENGOW v. TELKORAPHS.
Tests from the Craigongaser Cricket Club and the Easteru Eriension Telegraph met in a friendly encounter on Saturday fast.
In this return mater, the visitors won by 39 runn. The Talagraphs batting first mads the respectabin total of 154, of which Mackay was
the other scores being general, Beattie 26,
snd
look ancomfortable.
Now the shoir, pleaze? The choir Very good. I never thought a choir
Bauably hope that Mr. Smith's return will scorer being Bass, who gave a dashing displar lost the ball to the Club, and the raldierigainou of foreign capital and the introduc-pistform, followed by Mr. Alexander. While how to drive it home. Like many others who
engower thon followed with 115, the top
will
likewise be coincident with better trade cerdi- of batting for his 50 (not out), whils the only led the attack. The forwards then play with it will be seen that they require, tions and continued prosperity to the Hong- Long and Shanghai Bank (applause). Our friends in the North will be pleased to hear that Mr. Hunter is returning amongst them, and I am equally sure we are all sorry to loss him. I have much pleasure in seconding the adoption of the report and agentiate
The motion was carried auunituously.
tive CRUICHHANK proposed that Mr. election of Mr. G. Balloch se a director be confirmed, and that Messrs A. Haupt, R. Shewan and A.J. Raymond be re-elected.
Mr. DE CHA PEAUX Recouded, and the motion was agreed to.
Mr. OLINGE proposed the re-cleation of Mesre. W. H. Pulls and A. G. Wood as auditors,
Mr. WICKHAM seconded, and it was ourried. The CHAIRMAN-That is all the business, gentlemen. Thank you for your attendance Dividend warrants will be ready on Monday.
Mr. F. E. Marabali-- Mr. Chairman, before we separate I would like to proposé à vote of thanks to the directors for the attention they lave given to our affairs during the past twelve months, and, Sir, I think I on voicing the feelings of other bareholders when I say uc long as the Board cosmats uk reprosaotative business man of the Colony suck as I see sitting around your table we can rest assured our juteres a will be fully protected and the Bank will continue to maintain the position it now enjoys in the world of finance bora in the Far East and elsewhere. (App'ause),
The meeting then ended.
other double figures ware Erans and apps 14 and 13 respectively. For the wintere Peake and Mackay shared the bowling boneurs, the former cap uring 5 wickets for 4 and the latter for 61, whilst Craigengover's most successful trondler was Pestonji, who obtained 5 wickets for 42 ra B-Scores and analyses were as follow
TELEGRAPHS.
1. J. Wisharte, b.v., b Picnji.......... W. A. Powell, e Irving, b Eva
A. . Bonttie, c Basa, b EvaRTKA.
2. H. Mackay, be Lammert
W. Peake, e Orceu, b Pestonj
G. Tullidge, Pestoriji, sa
A. H. Laing, Peatuji...
J. B. Wishart, e J Pastanji, Brawn
f. Linton, c Evans, b Lammert
G. H. Bettinoombe, Roso,
F. 6. Davies, not out
Extras...
Pentorji
Total...
BOWLING ANALTSIN.
4
20
15.2
L. E. Lamuiert....
R. Pestonji
14. EVOMA
E. Irving:
A. 0. Brawn
3
CHAIGENGOVEE.
L. E. Lammert, b Panke.
A. O. Irwa, b Peake,
R. Pestonji, & Peake, b Wacky
E. Irving,Mackay
G. Evans, ↳ Pako.....
R. Keen, not ont.........
J. A. Roao, b Mackay
S. E. Green, Laing, b Mackay
H. Rapp, b Mackny
C. B. Lynn, b Panken
J. Pestonji, e Battiscombo, b Pes ke
Extras....
W. Peake
Total. DOWLING ANALYSIS.
D.
15.2 3 C. H. Mackay 15
115
POLO.
WEST XXNIH CUP.
The final in the tournament for the West Kent's Cup was played on Saturday afternoon at Causeway Bay between the Middles and R.G.A. teams. The former won by two gonia to xil. Middlesex nos represented by Captain Darby, Mr. Large, Mr. Dixon and Li-Co), Scott Moncrieff, while the R.G.4 was represented by Mr. Moore, Mr. Guine, Optain Badhu Thornbill, and Captain Seddon
3rd. That on ner mines be opened. 4th-That no foreign machinery be used in any native mines,
ares.
ath.That natives shall not enter into com- petition with the Syndicate outside the permit This practically gives the Byndic to the power of fixing the price of ceal throughout the
ce as well as in other parts, Provizce as
The period of the conestion corers 60 years, and during that time the natives cannot introduce any improvements in their mining All hope therefore of developing methods. mining entside the narrow limits of the Spadi. rate's operations is made impossible during the lifetime of any at presont engaged in business in the East. It will be patent to all that deliberate attempt is being made to prevent the batires from developing their own mines, and the introducing of foreign machinery, and is being brought to bear upon the Chinese Authorities to
to sanglion the formation A match will be played this afternoou t 4.30 of the Syndicate to worner the whole coal
rust, under conditions which w between a team representing Shanghai sið one
industry of the Province, a great injury and representing Hongkong. The players will be injustice will thus he dous, buth to Chinese and Shanghai-Mr. Zahn, Mr. Fearn, Mr. Dallas foreigners alike. and Mr. J. Jhastone. Hongkong-Cystain
R. A.
INTERPORT FOL.
pressure
enable the
After the Ductor had engaged in prayer,
he iurited Mr. Alexander te take charge of the how to move his audience, both with humour meeting, and, soihing loth, that gentleman did. and pathor. He knows something of p-ycho Bather above me din height, not quite re epare legy. Honce his success in the role by has ja appearance as the typical American, a fall depied. While he is not so irreverent as some facu, clean shaves, a dom slike head, these give revivaliste, he is not above wing some of their For instanc" All who an idea of the striking personality of Mr. Alex- theatrical methods. ander. You suspect by his appearance that he know their mother is in haven, bold up their is an American, and when he opens his wooth band" Again “If any body wants us to pray The voice is not appenaut for him hold up bia hand.” One man complied.
You are sure of it.
"
As he speaks, you are conscious that he knows Unexpectedly he called upon his wife to give a how to use it, "I haven't worn spectacles lill I recitation about the lost blok sheep which Game to Hongkong. I had an accident. I she did and the audience rewarded her with was riding one of your China ponies and he fell *pplange. Al ten o'clock he said—“ It is now fen with me. l'ut the doctor tella mo I'll be able to see d'clock. Any body want to go home
No!
as well as any of you in a week or so." He takes Wall, stay here," Then he rezumed. The off the glasses and puts them on again. With meeting comelnded with prayer and the invita this introduction he begins. You are informed tion to inquirers to come forward, that the Glory Song was sang in Chinose by the
chry good World to live in,
There is a black list of habitual draukarús girls at the Orphanage in Kowloon, and you Coleman, A.D., Mr. H. Large, Brd Milla Germony, as in England, and Heare! Amils when Mr Alexander gravely informı yan] "Tis a dlessx), Mr. C. H. Ross, and Captain Sddou, Schiverdifegor bad the misfortune to be placed that an Englishman in Hongkong was heard To lead and to give in;
Then a lot of talk follows But to beg or to borrow or got back one's own, on it. He is now off-an the following official whistling it. natico, issued by the Chief Constable of Hilder which he decries his singing power. "If I can Tis the very worst World that ever was known. HOW TO BE BEAUTIFUL--Keep your com-
heim, indicates :-
Our contemporaries make our moet useing plexion. Mrs. Eller's Créme Charme, Lait Fol. 13, No. 16.752. Heary Febivordtfeger, wing it anybody can sing it," he says. “It" is Charmant and Special Skin Tonic and Poudre maater furrier, having died May 22nd, 1946, the the Glory Song, that haunting thing that dis- Charmant will enable you to do. Her warning against serving him with slochele placed music-hall ditties at home and mede peo tritics, and are often our most instruolive Specialities for the Bkin are the stoly of a liquors is now superfluous. For the present his pie who never heard it wonder what it was all toobers. Mr. A. J. Balfour said this at fetime. A. 8. Watson & Co., Ltd., Sole Agente, name is removed from the black list.
aboat. He meant to teach some of them that Edinburgh; but who else can criticize ne P DE. GEELAND, (Sigbed) 233
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