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IMPERIAL COLONIAL CLUB.

PARIS.

(FROM OUR COMMESPONDENT.)

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, ERIDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 1907.

le life, it is death. It attracke, it affrights." The reply of Mademe Pinkerl is practical, positive, and aberged with rancour: *The October 14th,sen to me recilla, sos-sickness.” In the eyes of Mademoisella Florentini, a danssize, the ses, like the ballerine, in frresistible capricious and ungovatnable," Malie. Line Cavalieri, the obarming interpreter of Thais, does not give her opinion of the res; the only wonders what would happen, if the cox suddenly disappeared. “It would," she thinke, “camise an immense amount of talk, and artists, posts, and lovers would regret ita disappearance."

FLOODS. The storms in the south of France ere raging with even more fary than those of a few weeks Fein has been falling in torronts for forty-eight hours past, sbrooks have become rivers, streets have become brooks, and rivers have become, storm swept lakes or raging torrents.

A number of houses have been carried away

The first moodiag of the Imperial Colonial Club was to be held at the Hyde Park Hotel, on October 24th. The meeting was to bo addressed by several sponkers on the subject of Imperialiam. This was the first occasion on which the organising committee`met the vice-ago. presidents of the Club in a body. Savaral a pied-à-terre in over-Bear clubs without London were expected to silliate with the new formation. The lowest subscription to the Imperial Colouial. Club is Alve guíneas a year. bat membare joining at once had the opportunity of entrance either as lite founders at 10-guinens "for the life of the Club, or as originál members without entrapce. fos. It was intended that when those lists are completed, both the membership and entrance fee would be raised, and the present subscription thoro- Factorier, gardena, and vineyarda have been apon staude is a country or over-ses aubscription. ruined, and the plain of Salemque is a vast lake.

Cheques for membership could be handed ap

The sliding mountain near Aubenas moved at to the president during the meeting and suggesan increased pace to-day, carrying aqueducts, tions for the conduct of the Club wore to be bridges, tramway lines and trees with it down heartily received by the organising ooia mittec | into the valloy. It is a most impressive sight from those who have lived in the Colonies.or

as it moves slowly on its resistleza path, with havo interest in the British Dominions over-

svery now and then a thunderous avalancha of cas. The Organising Secretary at 72 Victoria rocks and stones. Street B. W., is still inviting aubsoriptions and suggosticos.

Among prominent, first members aro :--- The Rt. Honble the Earl of Kintore. GC M.G, Lord Llangatlock, Lord Resmead, The Earl of Ronaldsbay, Sir William Ingram, Bart, Sir Gilbert Parker, MP, Sir Charles

THREATENED LOOK-OUT..

bodily at Palalda, near Perpignan, and in others poople have been awept out of their beds and out

Paris is once more on the brink of an import of their houses by the rise of the water. Inant labour struggle, in which the principle of one boase eleven people in rooms on the first recognizing a trade-union is involved, The door were washed, in their night attire, right manufacturing jewellers of the oily bold a meeting graterday to the number of 110, and nanimously resolved not only to refuse to recognize the union, but to withdraw a provious oneession of 9 hours na the working day and to en foror ten houre. A lock-out is expected to take place any minute,

out of the house and into the river.

the distress is incredible.

LЕS АРАСНАЯ,

One cannot wonder at timid people in this capital packing up and removing to the province or suburbs, for Paris has really become unishs

PITY THE SCHOOLBOYS,

All the schools and colliges in Frassé have now recommenced work after the summer vaca

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Calentis, to Miss Gladys Emanuel, only child The marriage of Mr. John Grossmann, of. of Mr. and Mrs. P. E. Emanuel formerly of Hengkong, Avonmore Mansions, Kensington, TP, of Southees took place last mouth at the W. and niece of Alderman A. Leon Emanuel, Central Synagogee, London, W. The aero- mony was performed by the Rev. M. Adler, M.A., and the Roy. 1. Spera, and Mr. F. L. Lesis officiated as best man.

Amongst those (atint), Mr. and Mrs. S. L. Simpson (vuole und present wore the bride's parents Mrs. Lewis (aunt), Mr. M. H. Emanuel of Johannesburg (onale), Mr. and Mrs, H. impson (late of Soathan), Mr. and Mrs. M. Hart (Southaea), Mr. Albert Howard and Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Michael (of Hongkong), Mr. and Mrs. Belilios, Mr. & Mrs. Gubbay; Mr. & Mrs. H. Michael- son and Mr T. D. C. Parker, Iste of Hongkong. There were five bridesmaids, charmingly dressed in white and each wearing wraths of forget-me-nots who, as the brida und brids. groom left the Synagogue, strowed the path CHINA NOT LIKELI TO IMFORT LANGĖLY. to the carriage with silver horseshoes,

During the afternoon Mrs, and Mrs. P. H.

seldom a juncture when the Emanuel held a reception at the Alexandra immediate or distant futtre of silver was more Rooms, Trocadero,

Concerning which over 200 guests were received. Alder: the position of silver as it is, a well-known City

Shaftesbury-averne, to absolutely uncertain than now. man A. Leon and Mrs. Emanuel were only authority expressed himself as follows to. The

Financier. prevented from being present through illness.

1o bride's wedding dress was an Empire gown of white cepe-de-chino, entire yake of face, with bands of finely tacked chiffon am broidered with eilser, full Court train of white at oas corner with true lover's knot of silver, teffata, lined with drawn chiffo, turned back

Tapper, K.C.M.G., Sir Clifton Robinson, bitable, owing to the Apaches or hooligane, who, in Paris the boys are prohibited from, playiDE and horse ahoe of orange blossom. She

Medwood, Sir Arthur Hadworth, Capt. the Honble Southwell Fitzgerald, the Honble Alfred Baring, Col. Wm. Balfour, Mr. Harold Begbie, Lt. Col. For, Col. H. Charles

worth, K.C.M.G., Col. Gordon Money, CB., Col. Du Cane, The Heable Victor Nelson Hood, Sir Charles Morrison Bell, Bart., Mr. Frank M. Datton, (Australia), Mr. Lionel Lovell, Captain

Wiley, Mr. W. H. Parker, Mr. A. L. Bryden,

Dr. Chas. O'Gorman, Mr. Harold Godwin, Har Grace the Duchess of Rutland, Her Excellency the Countess of Minto, The Marchioness of Linlithgow, Te Marchioness of Hertford, The Marchioness of Donegall, The Countess of King, ston, The Countess of Darnley, The Vicountess of Castleragh, Lady Romead, Lady Willoughby do Broke, Lady Blythewood, Lady Walbran, Lady Knightly of Faweley, Lady Llangattock, Lady Abinger, Lady de Blaquiero, The Hunble

tions, and one of the first things that meets the Fully one hundred villages are in ruins, and eyes of the pupile on entering the class-room is the list of prohibited games and recreations. Masters and profesors are, by the law, held responsible in France for accidents happening to those under their charge in the play ground, end the result is that in one of the college with balle, and tops, from indulging in game bsived of all healthy youngsters, leapfrog, from having slides and riding in slodges, But perhaps the most cruel deprivation of all at the present moment is the prohibition of the game. of the hour, diabolo-over which everyone, both young and old has positively gone crazy. What are the poor boys to play at If the lads are prevented from enjoying healthy and innocent pastimes-mischief, is the only resource left them For Satan finds some mischief still for idle handa todo."

SERON.

BWA

Dar-

long loops of white satin ribbous, and the only wellery worn a handsome diamond diamond-combe and and a pearl bracelet the breach the gi & of the father and a pair of gift of the mother.

The going away gown was a white cloth Princess, corsage and sleeves of embroidered Maurerquo lape, cloth but away over lace into together with white satin ribbon over shoulder, diamond shape tabs back and front, caught relieved with pale blus velvet piping, came design carried out at foot of skirt. The hat was a large white chip, with long pale blue feathers, fistened with pink roses.

The bride's mother wore a white painted pink roses chiffon gown, with bands of black, ribben velrat at foot of skid; the kimono bodice of painted chiffon opening over sleeves, daught

obiffen inserted with gaipure. together with straps of black velvet and while appliques, the yoke out sleeves of finely tucked

FUTURE OF SILVER.

There was

"It t was, of course, supposed that China would have been a much larger buyer of liver during the last few months then she has turned out to

ba."

to ludia, partl as a consequanca of the domanda "But China has been buying extensively ?” Yer, but aho has also been exporting silver of the Indian Government, so that really China has not been taking silver off the world's market to any considerable extent, and the quantity has been comparatively small. It is extremely the metal shipped from this country to China

difficult to ascertain ruslly what the indida rosition is in the Far East, but, so far as one can judge, it seems improbable that China will bo a large importer of the mistal for some time extent, and that I think unlikely, though it to come, unless the price falls to a phenomenal would not be astonishing.

“And what about the parobuses of the Indisa; Government?"

"The nerds of the Indian Government form, bera bey have left off baying for the momen the most important factor in the situa tion. and whether there will be suy resumption of condition of India is, of course, for frem

and, if so, when, is a moot point,; The Batisfautery Much will depend upon further rains and the consequent prosperity of the There were over 25 handsome, useful and population up country. No doubt the Govern costly presente, amongst them being a Silvorment will have to get more silver, but it may inkstand, table watch and memo takiet from be arme time first."

"Ta not the increased output from the Mexica

Mrs, Algernon Hanbury-Tracy, The Hoablo ground that were the papers to devete lees space be based upon this fact, M. Pict Bey reported Mr. Albert Howard; & handsome rivisente

Mrs. Alfred Lyttleton, The Honble Yorks Bevan, The Honble Mra, Julian Byng

THE NEXT BALON.

everyone now admits, are the veritable masters of the vity. It is no longer safe to reside in the metropolis, for one never knows from one moment to another, when you are going to be stabbed, shot, or strangled. So audacions bare the ruins become that they no longer wait antil it is dark to assault peaceful citizens; 200ioos crimes untions to be perpetrated in broad daylight, na woli as at night regardless of police surveillance. Parisiane, the majority of whom have become positively frightened, the pluckiest even, hesitate to go far, alone. Arme, though prohibited, are now carried by almost every one for self-defence, since the polies Proof bas just been given in two different are absolutely incapable of protesting citizens. directions as to the progress which is being Lonely streets are avoided with the result made in the treatment of disease by soram that small struggling shopkeepers practically raised. Trade is completely para directions is dysentry, as to which M.M. Coyne are to the Académis de Mélecine. One of those lysed through the Apachen, whose exploits and Anebé declare that there are two bacilli Almcet absorb all attention. Balief is gaining instead of the and that serum treatment must to the doings of the terrorists, matters would that by serum treatment he had reduced torine not be ao alarming; the hooligans positively mortality in Egypt, notwithstanding frequent Lady Mansfield Clarke, Mrs. Twining, Mr delight in reading of their exploite, of the outbreaks of disease, to below 4 per cept.

atrocious crimes they commit, and which are reproduced in extense and frequently illustrated in the daily Press. This is certainly not the way to put down the anisance; such advertis- ing" only tends to encourage the deflant secandrele Tho Faris papers are present moment full of the exploits of that modern plague, the apaches, while many au various are the suggestions mudo. for their

Cas energetical, tired of wait suppression. ing for the authorities to move in the mattor, saya--As we are reduced to defend ing ourselves against the Apaches, who are the veritable masters of Paris, here is my preposal: that fifty brave men join me, and armed with revolvers, we will track the bandits

General Plequart is trying an interesting to their dens in the quarters which they experiment in the field hospitals of the French terrorise. I guarantee that in eight days there Army. Ever sines the Jaicisation of these on the third Sunday in each of the following memory. This certainly sounds very simple acted as infirmarious nurses, attendants, &s. -and-April, noless-notics to-the-contrary bend very practical, but is not to be thought of. The surgical staff, having given it to be under A similar idea was carried out in Paris Afteen-lood that a special corps of trained women is advisable, the War Minister has drawn up a er ge, when several students and others plan for organising such a body, and an banded togather for the purpose of ridding the experimental beginning will shortly be made. Quartier Latin of Apachen. Several fierce encounters took place, many were killed and wounded; finally the police had to interfere, and pot an end to the slaughter. Who enffered

Irionel Lovell, Miss Janotha: Mr. Lincoln Tangge, Mrs. Dobel, (Canada), Mrs. Wiley, Mre. Beckett, Mrs. Wan. Graham, (Australia), Mrs. Pearson, Mre. Barton, Mrs. Dan, (Canada), Mra Hamilton Douglas Hamilton, Mr. Hwis Willame and Miss Saunders. etc. etc.

HONGKONG VOLUNTEER CORPS.

LEFT HALF NO. 2 COMPANY.

The first shoot of the series of six Rifle Com.

petitions will take place of Tai Hang Ranga on Sunday. Firing will commence at 9 a.m. on Sundays and the 200 yards range will be closed- at 10.30a.m. The competition will be continued

months:-December, January, February, March

issued. Alambers, may aboot on the Saturday

at the

valuable book from Mr. D. Warres-Smith; and silver?" Fase in case from Mr. and Mrs. Michael, amines one of the causes for the low price of

a pair of vases from Mr. T'. D. C. Parker; and a canteen of silver, pair of silver ent és dishes, sauce boat and toast raok fic Mr. and Mr.

fox Paris, Milan, Venice and Triests whence The happy couple left with all good wishes theater was taken on the 19th ult. For Bombay.

mistakably be one of the most interesting art

The coming Autums Palon" will James Grossmam of Calcutta. displays soon in Paris for many years. Most elaborate preparations, are being made at the

Grand Palais for the notable event. Tho

exhibition will have's particular attraction for English visitors, in as much as a special room is being est apart for examples of the art of Sir Francis Seymour Haden. The expressed wishes of King Edward are not unconnected with the promise of the great English etcher to show s collection of his remarkable works at this year's París "Autama Salon."

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STOCK.

Hongkong, 6th November, 1967.

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I greatly doubt it. I suppose there has been a considerable it creear, but I don't think any more silver has found its way to this side sa a consequence, Whether the United States at the condition of faire there, it anome has absorbed more of it I can't say, but looking scarcely probable. Then, again, the require-advise the board are for the most part ments of Mexico itself are, I understand, inadmissibe, bese claims are not included in increasing r pidly. Incidentally, I may mention the acconate. The output and sales of coal that there is a somewhat nasal accumulation for the year 1906- show a gratifying increase, of silver in London, sad this is having its effect the figures being the largest in the bistory of ou the market. The financial conditions here the company. The output and sales for the are scarcely favourable to any material rise in first seven months of the current year 1907-8 the price of silver, and personally I think it show a satisfactory further increase compared unlikely that there will be any immediate with the corresponding period of last year. After a short sitting, held under the pre- sidency of Mr. Edward Pembroke, the Con-overy, unless the Indian Government again The erection of the electrical pumping and

some in o the market. ference of European Maritime Employers'

lighting plante at the Tongshan and Linei "Fpeaking generally, I suppose the prosperity Mines which was proceeding at the date of the Federn ans, which has been meeting in London, brought its deliberations to an end. Thoir of India means a demand for more silver in last report, has been retarded by various authe The installation at Tengahan came into operation India P result is briefly summarised in an official memo- rendum issued by the conference. Its substance I dian ateak or silver more or less available: last; they are proving entirely satisfactory. "That is so, subject to the question of an on April 16 last, and list at Liosi on June 25 is as follows:

What the position on there

say."

War Tao are practically completed, the braakwater having been extended to a length of 2,306ft., and the accommodation now afforded boing enfloient for prosent requirements The trade of the port continuus-to-develop steadily.

would remain of the Apaches nothing but a institutione, soldiers told off for the duty bad each country taking part in the conferon co trepect I am not prepared toy be in that The works which have been in progress at Ching

Reports upon the maritime labour qusalion in

were presented and songidered. The effect

of those reports, and an exhaustive discussion founded upon them, was to, ostalish dearly the necesaly for combined setion to meet a common peril, which is shown to be threateni В the shipping trade in every country. It was accordingly decided to form an International ommitee to formulate a practical plan for bonducting operations, for matual defence and co-operation between different countries in future cases of emergency proceedings throughout were marked by sordial The committee will meet abortly. "The

panimity,

Will the maintenance of a low level-say the prerent level of prices have the effect of checking the output, do you think?”

Ihould say not. It will still leave all the imporant producing mines with a very good profit"

of the killed; at the Duke of the Tyrol and Alsace, to strike a silver among shipowners in order to deal effectively chases will be below the average until the for the stability of affairs in

A

afternoon immediately preceding the day of the competition if they so desirs, but notios of

It must be noted that other enquiries showad

UNITED STATES AND CUBA. their intention must reach the Hon. Seo, before

porsiderable divergence of opinion among bro THE LAST OF THE THA LER.

kers having a wide experience of the market." 30's,m, on the previous Friday, Address p→→

One gentlesion, took s very gloomy view The railway strike in Cuba, has raised in an Electric Light Works, Wanchai. ~ Ranges --

With the first of October the silver coin

observations were the following points- of the prospects of silver. Included in Els seats form the question of the responsibility of 200, 500 and 600 yards, Seven shola and one

mast at their (the police) banda? The infamous many. With it went another link with the

buyer of silver on anything approaching the have interests in the island. As is well known, known as the thaler disappeared from Ger-

the United States Government, ander the The Indian Government are not likely to be a existing state of affairs, towards foreigners who sighter at sach range; a "blow off" at the 200 bards of doligens whom everyone wished to Middle Ages, since for over four hu dred years yarda range, if desired. Prizes will be given to

supprom? Not at all. It was the students

it was the standard coin of Germany. In the From this foin statement it will be accustomed scale for lengthened period. That the bulk of the capital invested in the Caban the competitors who score the highest and next and the honest citizens who had most reason

Middle Ages the standard coin was the gold gathered that the conference, which was of a

means the ritual withdrawal of a very big railways is Briliek, sad since the present customer. Meanwhile, florin of Italy, but the rarity of gold in character quite unprecedented in the angels of highent aggregate for any four out of the six to regret the intervention of the represaR TA-

the United States provisional government of Cuba leaves the shools. Prizes will also be given to the com- tives of authority. M. Nugar, a respectable the north of the Tyrol decided Sigismund, Grand the principle of international co-operation

Germany, and the discovery of silver mines in shipping, ahmed, as it was exp oted to do, demand for silver, either for coinage or for trade United States answerable, in the last resort, petitors who send in the highest and next tradesman, was ove

the island, prosperity of the country bas taken the dislocation of busines and the con- highest cards, handicap points included, for the Cafe d'Harcourt, some fifty students were piece of the same value as the gold florin. This with labour disputes. The various suggestions likely to happen until next summer.

distinct turn for the better, which is not sequent disappearuse of railway dividends three distances during the season; only a score severely injured, the then Prefect of Police by the Dnics of Lorraine, the Swiss cities, and will be duly weighed by the representative was in 1688 and the new coin was toon adopted put forward as the best methods of proved are

which might be cursed by the proposed The Eastern and European demand, taken to introduction made on a regular competition day will be M. Loze was obliged to resiga, while the senm

of strike-breakers from the most of the German Sovereigns. The silver International Committee which has been een-.

gether, ennnct be expected to show any inorence, States, right very conceivably bring about an allowed to be entered for this prize and all of the population rosauned possession of the forin did not get the name of thaler until the stituted, and in due course the maritime or

and if the Indian abortage of croys is as bad as appeal to the British Government which would distances must, be shot on the one day streets, after having almost caused a Ministerial sixteenth century, when, according to Le ganisations represented at the conference will

appears quite possible the sales if silver in the naturally cause embarrassment to the authoris The winners of the aggregate prizes are crisis. As will be seen, this is not encouraging Count Schlick, the proprietor of the important will be put forward.

Journal des Débats, "the principal mint of be invited to confirm the plan of setion which

eastern hemisphere will barely keep up anties in Washington. Thas the question is barred for these prizes. The Committee reserve for those who would right things by carrying silver mines in the mountains of Saxony aud

raised, and ia again being discussed, as to Meanwhile the cutput of the metal ill whether the present unsatisfactory arrangement the right to revise the handicaps after each

At this Gaiety Restauraut, the foreige visitors out reforms with their own hands, though there and Bohemia, was situated in the town of were entert:ined to dinger by the shipping remain practically the same, or at least a high under which the provisional government of shoot. Spoon competition, entry (optional) 30 would be no harm in trying, especially now when Joachimsthal, in Northern Bohemia. The coins Federation. The sparebes showed a cordisi

Ва during the past twelve months. Most of Cuba oortrols affairs to some extent, but merely sents, will be held simultaneously with the things have become so extremely critical task then ware popularly called "Josebims appreciation on the part of the guests of the net sell the product, in addition to which creased responsibility, shonlit be

the mines mast keep working, even if they do saddles the Washington Government with in- Members must provide their own Parks, aquares, and public gardens are filled abbreviated to "tbaler." A collection of thalers convaning the conference, and the conviction there are large stocks of silver on hand, not contiang, seeing that it is fraught with thaler," which, iu course of time, was well-timed action of the Shipping Federation in

allowed. ammanition. No ammunition is procurable on with there good-for-nothings, whose only object is an spilome of Garman history, a gallery of the conviction only in London but in other centres, this lities of complication with Groat Britann he

The Company Officers, N.C.O.8,

oirenmatance being certain to exercise Bis suggested that it is quite time the position of and A. Rodger, Eeg, have kindly undertaken in being there is to victimías respectable citizens the portreita of the princes. Some of them were situation may be anoressially grappled with.

of both sexAR

depressing effect. Therefore, the only bull the island was regalarised and the provisional Te Zoo Gardena of which there beautifully engraved and masterpieces of the are two in Paris, have been deserted for the same of 1873, as the piece of three marke, but now it not. The thaler survived the monetary reform

point in the position is a possible better arrangement made into a permanent one. Thi, reason. The Bois de Boulogne swarms with has been replaced by the five mark piece, and is

absorption of silver in Mexico itself an alto of course, is the beginning of a revival of the gether uncertain and

not important con-discussion as to the advisability of annexing them. Inoffensive girls are made the object to be called in during the next few months.

-ilugency.

Cubs, or, on the other hand, rendering it of targets; stones are sung at them. As soon

On the other hand, it may be observed that completely independent of the United States. the waikat movements of the last few weeks suggest that other considerations than the question of supply and demand bave influenced

above.

the range.

to provide the above mentioned prizes and the Committee trust that the members will respond by a full attendance at the range during the competitions. The range is open for practice at all times. Members who desire instruction

in the use of their weapon would do well to attend the range in company with some of the more experienced members.

The Committee have handicapped the mem- Pers of the Half Company, as follows:- Gun. W. Anderson 6 Gun. W. McKay. 10 Gun, C. E. Arnold 15: Sgt. A. McKirdy Gun. W. F. Baseford 12 Gun. J. L. McPherson Gun, S. Boulton 21. Gun. S. J. Michael Gun. B. Bridger 18 Gun, R. E. Miller 'Gun. J. A. Bullen 21 Gur. J. G. Mnir

Gun. H.C. Carmichael 21 Gun. D.J. O'Halloran 16 Corp, J. Crosbin

Gna. J. Pecho

Gun. B. Croucher

Gun. R. Dinning Gun. R, Dur.can. Gun. C. E. Frith Corp. Grimshan

Gun, W. Hast

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se they fall to the ground, they are pounced

WEATHER KEPORT.

upon; their orica stiffed, and robbed of all the The Hongkong Observatory yesterday issued

possess other atrocities are also committed. What is best-to be done? That's the question,

LA MEE,

A Paris journal recently asked various 15 comédiennes, dancers and singers to state in 21 writing what they thought of the sea. Some of 21ho contributions, received by the editor were 21 profounded, some subtle, some spiritusite, and somo avere. Here are one or two specimens. "When I wish to see my image," wrote Malle. Suzanne Dantos, I go to the mirror; when I wish to see the image of my soul, I look into

15 Sgt-Maj. J. Roger 16. Gun, G. H. Saundere 21. Lieut. W. A, Scott. Sc. Guz. H. E. Scriven

9 Capt. T. Skinner

21 Bota. V. Sorby.

Gun. J. Johnston 12 Gun. H. Tilman

12 the sea. At the sight of those wares, sometimes

o caressing, cometimes furious, Lam notastonished that meo, naif but reckless, do not fear the

So.

8

Corp. J. D. Kiunsird-12: Gun, C. W. Ward

Sgt. J. Looboad 15 Gun. J. J. Watson

21. eddies of my soul, fascinating and pacídious.”

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GERMANY BUYS AN AIRSHIP:

AND ORDERS ANOTHER TO CARRY 18 PERSONS.

Bay!:-

average.

A telegram to the Matin" from Berlin The German Government has purchased

quotations. Count Z ppelin's airship with its shed for

the following report:——-

On the 14th at 11,55 a..The barometer £80,000. bas risen slightly over N.E. Japan, and fallen moderately elsewhere, except in the extreme and Kiel." Soath.

The landing stages will be at Straborg

"The Government has also ordered from

to

It

LATEST STEAMER MOVEMENTS.

The Austrian Lloyd's etr. Ching left Shang-. CHINESE ENGINEERING

hai for this port on the morning of the 14th AND MNING.

inst, and le due here on the 17th inst.

The Ben Lino str. Benavon from Antwerp A low pressure area appears to be moving Count Zeppelin a new airship of 205-borso Northwards to the NE of the Bonins, and a power, which shall be able to carry eighteen-ended February 28 last shows a balance of this port

The profit and lose account for the year and London left Singapore on 13th inst. for second centre many exist to the B, of Luzon, persons."

The Glen Line str. Glenavon left Singapore, 2201,792. Out of this sum 240,000 has been while a third depression is probably forming At last success and recognition has como to over Central China, Presture is highest over Count Zeppelin, a man nearly seventy years of transferred to the reserve for depreciation on the 1th inst, and is expected to arrive bero N.E, Japan.

ege who has given forty years of his lifs and account, leaving a net prost of £160.732 on the 20th inst. Fresh or moderate N.E. winds may be all his private fortune to building a steerable forward from last year, maken a total of Nagasaki and Shanghai on 13th inst, p.m., and The IG.M. str. Prins Ludwig left. Kobe vis which together with the sum of £6,613 brought expected in the Formosa Channel and the N. airship. part of the China Sea,

Hie 1905 sirabip, built with funds supplied £168,396. subject to provision for the directors may be expected here on or about Wednesday, at 10a.m. to-day, 0.07 inches.

Hongkong rainfall for the 24 hours ending him by his friosda, was to decide whether he percentage and for income tax. An interim the 20th inst.

The I.G.M. str. P. R. Luitpold carrying the should give up his task and asknowledge that dividend of 18, 6d. per shere in respect of the

wasted.

proste-of-the-year was paid on May 1 hot, Gacann Meile with dates from Berlin-of-the his life had been

The

22nd alt. left Colombo on Wednesday, the 13th propose that a On a second scent the steering gear of this further dividend of 18, 6d. per share bo de inst. p.m., and may be expeated here on or about ventare broke down through overheating.

The Indo-China str. Kutaang left. Calcutta

The forecast for the 24 hours ending at noon to-day is sa follows :—-

N, or variable

Its initial succuse, however, brought him olated, free of income tax payable on November Sunday, the 24th inst.

mahing 15 per cent, for the year and after

Bgt. J. McCorquodate & Corp. R. C. Witchell 10 After this cryptic declaration the reply of | Hongkong & Neighbourhood winda, light or money and encouragement, the Imperial Govern dedpoting the directors' percentage (£6,899 for this port via the Straits on 12th inst., and

Run. W. Mackintosh 12 Lient. E. D. C. Wolfe 6 Mdne, Grammatics appears tame by compari-

Gun. J. McIntyre 12 Capt. G. G. Wood .Sc. son. She gontents herself with these words-Fermosa Channel...

Gun W. McIntyre 21 Gun. D. Young-

Sgt. M. Melver 15

The foregoing handicaps are subject revision at any time by the Committee.

21 I love the sea; that is all I can say."Manis. to Balames Cruscenisks, operatic singer, when confronted by the san, "fools herself overcome with the melancholy of the infinite. The son, it

I mod'te; showery.ment granting him £25,000,

N.E. winds,

Towards the end of last month the count there will remain a balance of £11556 to be may be expected here on or about 28th inst.

The C.P.R. str. Empress of China arrived South ocast of China between 1

| moderate. made successful ascents from the Lake of Con carried forward to the next account, subject

Samosa No.1, Stance, where are his work-sheds, the authorities to provision for income tax. Certain claims Yokohama at 8pm on Wednesday, the 13th- Hongkong and Lamocks, j

following the trials with an interest stimulated bave been made by . E. Chang Yeu Mao, inst, and loft again at 11 p.ro, same day for Bouth coast of Chins between 15 N.

with the old com Nagasaki where she is dus to arrive at 6 pm.. winds, by the success of the Patrie and the Nalli chiefly in connection Hongkong and Hainan.. } moderate. Beenindus

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