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RANDOM REFLECTIONS.

Isn't it a disorganising time? Åbsent boys, warappy meals, household arrangements upset, and to crown all, aleepless nights-no wonder China New Year in regarded with something liko awe by the foreigner. Its great redeeming feature, however, is the sight of so many happy Jooking, well-dressed men and women, boys and girls. Oneappreciates a view of the many beauti- ful rohen that brighten the street-scapo—if I muy lo permitted to coin a word--and one has to admit that in that respect they have little to gain by adopting Western ideas. There is nothing more commanding of imposing than a fine-looking Chinaman attired in leis long silk

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Ak usual, there were several griffins who wentto bed on Thursday night under the fond delasien that they would sujoy the customary night's ropose, but, alas, they were not long wrapped in the arms of Morphous before they were rudely awakened to the awful reality of China Now Your. I am sure many maxt have felt like the

Wedding guest in The Ancient Mariner," whose feelings may be paraphrased uusly

The tired along andly woke:

He earnet clse but hour:

Still raitlu on the morry din

To hail the coming year.

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The University scheine is not being allowed to lag. I hear that oficials to manage the find have been selected but I am not at liberty to divulge their unmes. I told, toe, on good authority that the appeal published by H. E. the Governor is being translated into Chinese, That is only as it should be, and much good should result from the Chinese being interested in the undertaking.

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Who would hare dreamt that Hongkong could have been roused to enthusiasm over Sanitary Board election, or for that matter over anything at al: We are not all tired, but on

enthusiasms have mostly buen killei, and it was quite refreshing to see such an amount of interest in public affairs as was evinced last Wednesday afternoon. I daresay the novelty of the experienco attracted many, but as the nowspapers are agreed whatever be the exact explanation, it betokoned a healthy interest in public affairs....

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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, JANUARY 25TH, 1909.

well runs dry" : 'so perhaps in the same way the ladies in Hongkong never felt they wanted the vote until it was taken from them.

A friend, who sends on the following reflec tion, dys he means to reflection on the writer or perpetrator of Random Reflections:-

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Jokes of humoriste all remind us That the gugs the must sublino Are the ones that limp bebind us, Covered with the moss of time. Jokelets that perhaps another

Sailing o'er tife's voleran wain, A forlorn and hard upbrother.

Seeing, may re-hugh again:- Apropos is this "lay of an ancient anecdote ' which I take from an American magazine An ancient anecdote I be! Three thousand years ago Egyptian jokosmiths fashioned me to fit The old Chaldeans, sportive men, amusement

would evince. To see me harnessed now and then to potentate

or prince.

their Pharaoh,

The Middle Ages knew me well: I was considered good. I helped make famous William Tell, and also Robin Hood.

for them some pence;

The Grub Street wits I did delight: I earned And when the now world ran to light I

enigmated thence.

An ancient anecdote I be! I have been coupled

with

The foremost men of history and half their kin

and kith. I're toiled since Hamour had its down to food,

the seribbling craft. And now I pose they'll tuck me on to William

Howard Taft

RODERICK RANDOM.

SERIOUS SHOOTING AFFRAY AT YAUMATI.

EROPEAN SERGEANT SHOT.

witnesses at Taumati on Thursday night Scenes of wild oxcitement and disorder were

consequent upon armed robbery. At about 10 p.m. fivo men, each carrying a revolver, entered the shop at 43, Kennedy Street, and at once threatened the master and his two fokis with instant death, if they raised an alarm. They then tied the occupants of the premises together, placed them on a bod. obtained the key of the safe, and proceeded with their work of robbery. The thieves extracted from the safe notes and money to the extent of 84,300, while I see that Captain Hutchison was the first from the shop till they took about 360 and a zaan to vote. Probably he dropped his paper into silver watch. Hasing obtained all they desired, the ballot box so oarly because he "sarvied" the the robbers made their departare, but soon an procedure better than most. When I was there alarm was raised, and the whole village was in I noticed that many were under the impression state of tamult as chase was given to the thieves. that they could not mark their papers properly Lance-Sergt. Mills, of the Police, was soon on except at the booths. Then some had to borrow the track of the men, and had got within close pencils (though pensils wore thoughtfully distance of one of the men when the latter provided) and altogether there was an in turned round on him and discharged the con- formality about the whole-affair-which was tents of his resolver into the police officer's decidedly unusual. The officials in chargo did abdomen causing him to drop to the ground exceedingly well under trying circumstances, inmediately. Just prior to this, however, but apparently they did not anticipate the rush of T. C. Hedge appeared on

the scene, hundreds of voters, otherwise different arrango and seeing the shooting incident, he ments would probably have been provided.

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but I give it you for what it is worth.

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had been made in connection with the affair, but only two of these could be identified as being members of the gang.

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CRAIGENGOWER CRICKET CLUB'S NEW. PAVILION.

OPERED BY MYS, BELILIOS.

There was a large attendance at the Craigen. gower Cricket Club on Saturday afternoon whon the now pavilion was oponed by Mrs. RE.Pelilios. The new building, which has a length of 60 foot, and which ecutsins a social hall 36 foot by 15 foot 10 inches; a drossing room 15 foot 10 inches by 15 feet 10 inches; and a committee room 15 feet 10 inclus by 15 feet 10 inches, was tastefully decorated with fags, and a League match between the Club and Kowloon was proceeding on the ground. When the Craigen gower alevon, who went in first, had been dismissed, an adjournment was made to the verandah of the pavilion where the crowd assem- bled to witness tho opening ceremony.

The toast was attingly honoured and the proceedings ended with cheers for the President. The many ladies prosent ware then entertain- ed by members to afternoon tea, while the gentlemen visitors congratulated their hosts on, their new building over the glass that cheers.

CHINA NEW YEAR.

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COMPANY REPORTS.

HONGKONG LAND INVESTMENT

& AGENCY COMPANY.

The twentieth report of the Board of Direc- tors to the ordinary meeting of shareholders to be held at the Company's: Offices, Victoria Buildings on Thursday, the 26th January, statos:

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Gentlemen,The Directors have now to submit

Company, and balance shost for the year ending to you a general statement of the affairs of the 31st December, 1908.

The great national festival of China was celebrated in the time honoured wunner in Hongkong on the 22ad inst., and though there have been years when the Colony u moro

The net profits for that period, including grounds for rejoicing than at present this watcount, after paying all charges, amount to $36,915.47 balance brought forward from last འབལ not apparent in the enthusiasm with which the $384.975.12. Chinese spoil the old your and welcomed the new dividend of $3.50 per share has already ben From this amount an interi year. Every where the spirit of the season was paid. It is now proposed to pay a final divid manifest, and the observances posuliar to the

end of $3.50 per share, and after writing off occasion seemed to be carried out more exten-

Directors and Auditor's fees there remains u balance of $26,475.12, to be carried forward to sively than in revent years, One notable the credit of a now profit and low account. feature was the extraordinary display of

DIRECTORS. Chinese flags. This was in honour of the first your of the reign of the now Emperor.

Mr. W. D. BEAIDWOOD, the President of the Club, said:-Mrs. Bolilios, Ladies and gentlemen. On behalf of the committee of the Craigongower. Cricket Club. I bog Of course fireworks played their usual pre- the occasion of the opening of our now and the noise, which at times resembled a bom- to extend to you a most hearty wolcome on dominant pari. Firing commenced on Thursday

Club house, bat before calling upon Mra. burdent, was hoted without ceasing right on Belilios to perform the opening ceremony, it till Friday, being continued intermittingly on may not be uurias for ne to give you a short Saturday and Sunday. Then the dragon resume of the Club's inception and career. The processions with their quaint movements and Chub was formed Biteen years ago by a number vigorous bating of tomatoms contributed quota tar the Cum and jollity of of the upper form boys of the Victoria English their School. It took the name Craigengower from the crowds which centimally thronged the school house, and for the first sove the streets. The weather being fine, cold years of its existence the lub membership but bracing, encouragel the Chines to follow was confined to past and present pupils of their usual onstom of walking in the strpets the school. In 1901, however, this restriction arrayed in their best attire, and certainly this was removed, members other than pupils, your witnessed as many beautiful garments us were admitted and at the same time the Club, have ever been so in the colony at this festival. having through the kindness of the Government They turned out in large numbers to pay been granted the use of the present playing ceremonial calls on Friday, and at night they sisted of twenty-four mealers, but shortly after will be held practically throughout this wook, pitch, migrated here. Originally the Club com- settled down to indoor amusements. Feasts the removal to Happy Valler the number theagh business will be resumed in a day or two Friday was also the anniversary of the success. increased to sixty and to accommodate these a substantial matshed pavilion, the funds forsion of King Edward. The vessels in the har which were raised by voluntary subscriptions bour dressed ship in honour of the occasion and among the members of the Club, was erected. That a salute was fired at noon. pavilion he later on extended and from time to time repaired, but ultimately the typhoon of July last year completely demolished it, and literally scattered it to the four corners of the Valley. The desire for a more substantial building had long existed and the total destruction of the matshed brought matters to a climax. The committee and members, though confronted with serious financial difficulties, faced the situation with energy and resolution, with the result you now seo before you. Many of the original members are with us to-day and among them we are all pleased to welcome Mr. R. E. Balilios who was our first honorary treasurer, in which capacity he acted for five years, I have no doubt that the club owes its long life in part to the sound financial basis on which he then placed it. Mr Belilios' connection with the Chab has been unin. terrupted since its inception and his inferest in

FORMOSAN SUGAR.

WITHDRAWAL OF SPECIAL TRIVILEGES.

A Tokyo dispatch to the dash reports that the Government has given strict instructions to the Formosan Government to withdraw the special privilege accorded to sugar produced in with the provisions of law. Sugar produced in Formosa and to imposeercise in rigid conformity. Formosa is generally of medium. quality, and corresponds to the third quality specified by law. This is liable to arise at the rate of YB.50 per pioul bat by the special privilege extended to the Formosan profact, the excise imposed the latter has hitherto not been more than 73, the amount payable on the first quality or crude sugar. Under this protective policy. the original cost of Formosin sugar does not exceed 19.50 per picul, including 13 excise any Y6.50 for producing

companies Formosa

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ANY HOME

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WITHOUT A

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Mossrs. A. Fuchs and A. J. Raymond having WE HIRE FOR resigned. Messrs. C. G. R. Brodenen and C. their places and these appointments now require· 9. Gably were invited to join the Board in confirmation.

Mt. C. G. R. Broderson having died, Mr. H. A. ichs hus been invited to fill the vacancy, and his appointment now requires confruntion. Messrs. H. P. White oud H. A. Siobs now rotire by rotation, but offor themselves for re election.

AUDITORS. The accounts have been audited by Messrs. J. Cox-Elwards and IT. Perey Smith, who now retire, hart offer themselves for slection.

W. J. GRESSON,

Chairman.. Hongkong, 12th January, 1909.

Balance Sheet 31st December, 1906. LIABILITIES. Capital

$5,000,000,00 Equalization of dividend fund.... Balance of profit and

⚫cconuts payablo

Less interim dividend

lous account ....... $384.975.12

paid

ASSETS.

Cash

Amount advanced, an mortgage

Amount invested in

property

Furniture Account. Accounts Receivable

250.000.00 1,632,036.18

5,846.73

945,950.00

$10 PER

MONTH

ROBINSON PIANO

CO. LTD.

To balance to be appropriated as,

follows:-

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175,000.00

209.975.12

87,092,011.30

Directors' lees

Auditor's feas

$ 500.00 50.00 Dividend of $2 per share25,000.00 Balance to beurried to

now necnunt

1,968.15

27,518.15

$62,078.88

47,900.46 CA

By balance brought forward-

$1,541.31

$7,092,011.30

By rent

60,000.00

By interest

520.57

By serip fees

17,00

$62,078.88

6,087,956.19 4,277.92

PROFIT AND LOBS ACCOUNT. for the year ending 31st December, 1908.

To interim dividend of 34 per cent.

for the half-year To charges account. To repairs to house property To advertising

To fire Insurance

To logul expenses To interest payable

on loans

- 98,179,27

82.386.64

To less interest on mort-

gages

to new account

7,500,00

1,000.00

.175,000.00

26,475.12

3

175,000.00

28,918.29

35.104.70

15.792.63

SHARE REPORT.

884.85 Messrs. Erish Goorg & Co. in their weekly 20,372.58 shure list, dated 21st January, 1909, state:- 901.79 Owing to the Chinese New Year holidays, we issue our circular two days earlier than neus). Since issue of our last share list a fair amount of business has been done, but rates have not changed much, excepting Hongkong and Sheugbai Bank shares, which have improved further. The starling demand rate of exchange on London closes at Is. 94d, while rates on Shanghai are Ts. 742 for a Bank T/T, and Tls. 75 for a 3 days' sight private draft, the rate in hanghai on this for a 3 days' sight private bill being Ts. 75. Barsilver in London, after advancing again to 24, closes at 23 Consols are quoted £83, while the rates of 209,975.12 discount in Lendon are unchanged.

quickly made for the robber and brought him it has never waned. On previous occasions acheme of the sugar-ses and freight. The On dit some of the voters on Wednesday down with a shot. Both Lanco-Sergt. Mills and as well as at the present time the Chub has gow been frustrated. They hoped, it is said, To balance to be appropriated as follows:

Y13.50, rasp the profit of Y4 on each picul, and To directors' fees took great care in marking their papers his assailant were immediately taken across to has experienced his generous support, and the to take contracts to sell their production at sboat that the crosses should not be upside down Hongkong, and about eight hours after arrival executive and members desire to express their thus pay a dividend at the rate of 20 or

To auditors' fess 30

per Somebody had given advice that this precaution the robber, an unusually big-framed man, died. appreciation by electing Mr. Belilios a life mem-

cent. The Formosan agar refining companie To final dividend of 34 ber and honorary president of the club have started a rigorous agitation to force the

per cent for the half. year should be exercised, lest misunderstanding Lance-Sergt. Mills was taken to hospital in a should ensue. I don't believe the yarn myself serious condition. Up to Saturday five strests Applause), Craigengower is the oldest junior authorities to withdraw the, ordor. In this balance to be carried

club in the Colony, and its plagers have always campaign they have the assistance of Mr. Fajita Shiro, formerly Vice-Ministor of Agriculture striven to excel in, and to uphold, the best and Commerce, who is a son-in-law of Marquis traditions of the game of cricket. Their Inouye Japan Chronicle. success in the former direction is amply evidenced by their position in the league con tests. During the five years the leagus has been in existence Craigongower's record has been--twice hollers of the Shield, twice ranners up and once third place (Applause). The mem- bersare naturally proad of such results but what they value more highly is the reputation their Club has for playing the game in a thoroughly unselfish and sportsmanlike manner, and this reputation it will be their object in the future, as it has been in the past, to maintain unsullied,

Loud applause).

There was a charming candour about the speech of Mr. H. Percy Smith at the close of the polls when he said he was sorry he had not besu elected but no doubt it was to the gain of the community. What a pity some of the ante olection speeches were not so candid. Then we would elect the candidates who were most modest instead of electing those who promised

us the most.

In this connection I thought I might publish the following latter which I received before the election: DEAR MR. RODERICK-Not since I left "Merrio England "some years ago, have I boon appealed to for my vote (for the simple reason that I hadn't any), and it is little wonder that my chest is now inflated when I realise that I have a voice in olenting two representatives to serve on the Sanitary Board. Resolved to discharge the duties thus devolving upon me to the best of my poor ability, I sat down last night to study the addresses of the four candidates, and my cogita. tions took this form-Has a doctor a greater interest in the health of the people than in their ill health? If people didn't die there would be. no need for undertakers. Therefore undertakers are interested in the dead rather than the living, excepting perhaps that each living or Woman! is a prospective source of profit. In the same way if people did not besome ill, there would be no need for doctors. Erge, doctors are more interested in in health than good health. My logic muy be at fault, bat that is the way I have figured it out. I am, yours, IMPERTINENT."

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-correct.

Yesterday we learned that Lance-Sergt. Mills had succumbed to his injuries, his condition having been regarded as hopeless from the time of his admission to the hospital. The funeral takes place this afternoon.

RETIREMENT OF MR. DYER BALL.

Regret will be felt that Mr. Dyer Ball has decided to retire from service in the colony and to relinquish the post of chief interpreter at the Supreme Court. Mr. J. Dyer Ball enjoya more than a local reputation and is on accepted authority China and the hinese, his various publications having become very popular. Ho has done much to simplify the study of Chinese for foreigners, while his contributions to the large collection of literature on China are very valuable indeed.

Mr. BRAIDWOOD then handed Mrs. Belilios the key to the main door of the club house, and war to open thu Clab.

Mrs. BELILIO? unlocked the door and declared the Club opened.

As the other doors were opened those present entered the now building and inspected it

THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION VOTE.

The New York Times, on December 13th, published an advance official canvass of the popular vote for Mr. Taft and Mr. Bryan as cast at the last election. According to these figures, Mr. Taft received 7,659,680 votes. which is a bigger total than Mr. Roosevelt's in 1904. Mr. Bryan's vote was 6,450,690.

By undivided profits 1907 By rente By commission

By sorip fecs

BANK BILARES.-Fair quantities of Hong-

$ 485,949.96 kong & Shanghai Bank shares sold at 3880 to

887, aloiing with sellers at the higher figure 8 C, a sale at 8890 for end of next month is also 36.915.47 reported; London quotes £86. Nationals are 440.574.54 unchanged.

9,332.95

MARINE INSURANCE SHARES.-Unions sold 127.00 and are wanted at $825, Yangtzes are quiet at $177. Other stocks under this heading are unchanged.

$406,949.96

FIRE INSURANCE SHARES-Hongkongs sold at8330, closing steady, Chinas are quiet at3106. SHIPPING SHARES.-Hongkong, Canton and Macao Steamboat shares sold and can be placed shillings, the Lendon rate belag 469, 9d. sellers at, 5293. Shell Transports are quiet at 46 Other stocks under this heading are unchanged REFINERIES-China Sugars are steady at 31121, with a reported sale at a little ander that rate. I uzons are quiet et $18.

WEST POINT BUILDING COMPANY,

The twentieth report of the general agents for the President under the emblems of all parties held at the company's offices, Victoria Buildings,

This table shows the aggregate popular vote

to the ordinary meeting of shareholders to be having a national ticket in the field according on Thursday, the 28th January, states -- to the returns at present available ---

Gentlemen,-The General Agents now sub-and without sales. Independence League 82,300 in 1908; nomit to you a statement of the affairs of the

figures for 1904.

and balance sheet for the year Company Republicane-7,659,688 in 1908; 7,623,486 ending 31st December, 1908.

in 1904.

The net profits for the year, including the MINING SHARES.-Charbonnages and Ranb Democrats 6,450,690 in 1908; 5,077,971 in amount brought forward from the prerians are unchanged but without sales. Chinese Ba Socialists-401,506 in 1908; 402,283 in 1904 year, amount to $52,518.15. From this amountgineering & Miningompany's shares are

an interim dividend of $2.00 per share has quoted in the north Tls. 16.. Prohibitionists-228,014 in 1908; 258,556 in already been paid, and after writing off Direc

tors' and Auditor's fees, it is now proposed to pay a final dividend of $2.00 per share, making à total dividend for the twelve months of $4.00 per share, and to carry forward the balance of $1,968.15 to credit of a new profit and loss

Mr. Dyer Ball has been long identified with the public work, of the colony and has filled

Mr. A. E, ÁSGER, the secretary of the Club, important offices in the Civil Service. Not next addressed Mrs. Bellios as follows:---In the long age he was acting Assistant Registrar name of the executive and members of the Club General, a post which his intimate knowledge. I beg to thank you for kindly consenting to be of the Chinese enabled him to fill adequately, present to-day, and to offfeiate at the opening of and it is only about a year since he went home our new Club house. To-day is a red letter day, on leave to join his family. Last summer he in the history of the Club, and it will be a lasting was awarded the Imperial Service Order in pleasure to us that your name will be for eve recognition of his long and distinguished record. associated with our entrance into our new

In religions eiroles Mr. Dyer Ball was greatly premises. beloved and his ministrations among the Chinese were highly appreciated.

Mrs. BELILIOS replied-I thank you very much for the honour you have done me this afternoon, and I ask you to accept my sincereal wishes for the future prosperity of the Club (Hear, hear and applause).

On the calf of the PRESIDENT three cheers

À popping of corks followed, and when glasses were charged,

1904.

1904.

People's Party-29,362 in 1908; 117,183 in

1904.

Socialist Labour-11,903 in 1908, 31,249 in

1904.

Mr. Bryan's vote in 1900 was 6,358,133,

THE ANTI-OPIUM CAMPAIGN.

seem

account.

DIRECTORS.

Hon. Mr. H. Keswick, Messrs. A.J. Raymond and A. G. Wood, having retired, Hon. Mr W. J. Gresson, Mears. C.. Gubbay and J. W C. Bonner have been appointed in their stead, and those appointments now require confirmation. Hon. Mr. W. J. Gresson and Mr. C. S. Gabby now retire by rotation, but offer themselves for re-election

AUDIT.

The accounts have been audited by Mr. J. Cox-Edwards, who offers himself for re-election

A. SHELTON-HOOPER,

Secretary to the Hongkong Land Investment & Agency Co., Ld... General Agents for the West Point Building

Don, Liê Hongkong 12th January, 1909, -

Balance Sheet 31st December, 1908. LIABILITIES.

Capital

Accounts payable.

A Correspondent in a Colombo paper writes: The conclusions of the Straits Commission con. firm, to some extent, a very interesting theory age, besoi on the supposition that opinn is 2 which was brought to my attention some time much less injurious to Asiatic peoples thau al His record is summarised in "Who's Who in

cohal, that it is much less damaging to Asiatic the Far East as follows: James Dyer Bull

rhoan than to Western races, and that as a metter M.E.AS, M.N.CH., B.R., R.A.S., Civil Service: "Impertinent's" proposition is set out in. Dec. 4. 1847, Resident 40 years in China, of

of fact it is to Asiatics the least nocuous form of indulgence in intoxicants. It is well-known that the Tectonic races, for example, have for proper syllogistic form, and of course if his which 20 have been spent in Government service -premises be admitted his conclusion must be in Hongkong, mostly in Supreme Court; has were then raised to tho lady.

centuries indulged very largely in a cobol without, as races, undergoing any deteriora But probably he has read that

tion from it. It would now

that Europeans have a good deal to learn from China hold offtes of Sheriff and Registrar General

epinm is as well as other positions; is J.P., and Com-

less hurtful to the Chinese and not the least important thing is the way

Mr. BELILIOS said the hour had been left individually, and as a race, then alcohol is to doctors should be paid. Instead of waiting till missioner appointed to take oaths, ete member to him of proposing the health and prosperity say, English people, taking them generally, and you fall ill before you summon a physician, and of Hongkong Civil Service Board of Examiners, then let him charge fees for his attendanca, the Publications: Author of a number of works of the raigengewer Cricket Club. He felt for less injurious than alcohol would be to them- to a certain extent that it was apt that this task solves. What evidence there is goes to show method in China is to pay a salary to the doctor dealing with the languages, customs, manuers

that indulgence in opium is speedily disastrous while you are well, and stop it immediately you, and religions of the Chinese such as "Things should be left to him seeing that years ago, as a to a white man, in the same way as alcoholi Balance of profit and

little kiddy, he had the scntrol of the funds o

intemperance produces very rapid degeneration become ill. This custom even obtains at the Chiness." "The Pith of the Classics," "The Kit

Whether he Jud brought about in Asiatics. These meddlesome cranks on Chineseourt, and on the demise of the Religions aspect in China,"

succeeding in stopping the opium traffic, de last- Emperor and the Empress Dowager the court easy" series, Hakka made easy," "How to any of the success which the Clubs had now "probably, if there was the legat likelihood of their quired he did not know, but he felt that butter, ing harm of a character which in their ignoran- physicians were all to be oficially fined for their write Chinese” ate. lack of ability to save their hagust patients.

oh why, cannot they leave people alone! ing condition of the Club was due to the ex- Bless my soul! Suffragettes in Hongkong!

emplary manner in which they had carried out have some responsibility in regard to the use of nicohol in the East, and we have enough to do to their duties (applause). When the Club first cheek the spread of the drink traffic which is by Perish the thought! Tet I saw in cold print in

started Mr. Braidwood was its head man, and far more disastrous in its results than opium. the Press a letter from a lady demanding to know, why she hadn't a vote. I never thought ladies HOW TO BE BEATEIFUL-Keep your oom. he is its head man today, and so long as he A keen interest in it, and so here cared sufficiently about public affairs to feel plation, Mrs. Ellen's Crime Charmante, Lait took such

Charmant and Spesial Skin Tonic and Pouder lang sa the speaker's old school friends took Chinataan, who has undergone military training Sub-Lieutenant Loufang Che-long, a young they hadn't votos, though it was a surprise to me

Charmant will enable you to do it. Her such an interest in it so long would its at the Brussels Military Academy, and Mile. to learn that previously those who were Specialities for the Skin are the study of a ratepayers were entitled to vote. The old any. Lifetime A. S. Watson & Co. Ltd. Sole Agents, prosperity last. He asked all to drink to the Amandine Centerio, a Belgian girl of good social ing hath it "You never miss the water until the

success of the Craigeingower Cricket Club.

position, were married on 22nd inst.

F4 autonase mado

Loss account

Less interim dividend

paid

$52,518.15

825,000.00

Mr. N. G. Nolan, first interpretar at the hands had succeeded him and the jezsent Bourish-ce they have not the least conception of. W cost of property

Magistracy, has been appointed to succeed Mr. Dyer Bell as chief interpretor at the Supreme Court.

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ASSETS.

$625,000.00 902.63

27,518.15

$653,420,78

614,801.81 38,618.97

$653,420.78

PROFIT AND 1085 ACCOUNT.

To charges To fire insurance Manag

To crown rent......

To repairs to Iraildings To commission to agenta

Docks, WHARTES, GODOWNS, &e.-A fair business has been done in Hongkong and Wham- pos Dooke at $92, but few shares seem to be en rates ranging between $45 and $44, closing offer. Hongkong and Kowloon Wharves sold at with sellers at $45, Shanghai and Hongkow Wharves sold in the north as high as Tls. 145, at which figure sellers prevail. Other stocks under this heading are unchanged.

LANDS, HOTELS and BUILDINGS.-Hongkong Lands have changed hands at 892 and 921, closing with reliers at $93 and buyers at 892, a at the forthcoming meeting. West Points have final dividend at 3 per share will be proposed sellers at 846; at the forthcoming meeting a final dividend at 82 per share will be proposed. Hongkong Hotels sold at 890. In other ttocks under this beading nothing has been done and rates are unchanged.

COTTON MILLE-Shanghai quotes: Eows T. 81 buyers, Internationals Tls. 68 sellers, Lau Kung Mows sales at Tls. 76, and mycheas sales at Tls. 285. Hongkong Cottons are for

sale at 810.

BUNDRY. MANUFACTURING COMPANIES. China Light and Fowers sold at $5; Hongkong Electrics at $19. A small lot of Bell's Asbestos sold at $88, but there are buyers of large lots at sea. Green Island Coments changed hands i fair quantities at $9.90. Other stocks under this hending are unchanged and without any sales. MISCELLANEOUS-China Borneos have been done at $114, and more shares are wanted. Langkats have advanced in Shanghai to buyers Et Tls. 865. A. 8. Watsons sold and are on offer at $93. In other stocks under this head- ing no sales have been reported, nor are there any changes in rates to note.

LATEST STEAMER MOVEMENTS

The P. & O. S. N. Co.'s steamer, Nore left $3,322.76 Singapore for this Port on the 22nd instant at 316.44 | 8. # m. and is due to arrive here on 27th, inst. 818.00 The T.K.K. str. Nippon Maru with the 2,420,54 American Mail from San Francisco on the 2nd 2,6-3,00 it, will be due to arrive in Hongkong (vís

To interim dividend of $200 half-year 25,000.00 | Manila) on 2nd prox,