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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1897.
LONDON, January 16th, The Fishmongers and Grocers Companies have each given joo guiness to the Famine, Fund,
Agrest meeting was held at Manchester yes terday of the cotton trade. When the Indian Famine Fund is organised it was decided to maks a special effort, in view at the scitos of the cotton dailea.
The Bank of England has given £1,000 to the Famine Fund..
LONDON, January 13th. Mr. W. Waldorf Astor bas subscribed two thousand pounds.
WILLISON'S CIRCUS.
by
This alieruson a mailsce performance was given in aid of the Indian Famine Food, but owing to the unfavourable weather, there was not a large attendance.
LIGHT DUES.
of the
To per cent,
the
NOTAND A.
CALENDAR
FEBRUARY. Melsorological misaks based on ten years?, observations to 1893. Bimeteranium 10.141 Thermometer 57 3. Hun! 70. Rallai... 26 taches.
TO-DAY,
WEATHER REPORT.
Ondase at On dADO AL
10 L.M.
the
Barometer * 30.15 Thermometer ««****** Humidity...........83
41.
3006
37
53
91
mutuel were between Tis. 11,000 and Tis. 12,coo. (Applan:e) The figurer in 1896 were→ Totalizator Tis, 133.1251 Part-mútual Ti. 78,195; and the locame derived from the Totalisator was sppenximately Tis. 2,000. If the Totalisator were done away with he doubted whether the large sem which passed through the machines would pass through the Farl-motor, (Applause), He should hardly expect it. (Applause)........ And the sevenue would be less by Tis. 5,000. If the Club did not have that amount from the machines it would have that much less to spend in prizes and so the racing" might fall off. (No, no). Besides, they had only recently spent Tie 15,000 in polting up the machines. Out The leader in the N. C. Datiy New1 of 29th overturn the Club peaclically only retained
on charged ultimo Is a vigorous one in which the Editor about one half, or 5 per gosies the Hongkong shipping firms remontemainder geing in expenses. The next ques
cent., since against the imposition of Light Dues on was the use of the steeplechase course by members of the Club. As oss of the Stewards for the sake of revenue and concludes the article responsible for the original arrangement between with some important facts neatly put together the Council and the Trustees of the Recreation Fund he read an extract from the statement of thes:-"The glory of Hongkong, as well as mach of its prosperity, is due to its being a free the Chairman (Mr. A. McLeod) of the last meet- Ing in dealing with the Steeplechase Course and port. The total amount to be earned by the he explained the concerted action of the Council proposed new tax, $113,000, is surely not worth and of the Trustees of the Recreation Fund and breaking this tradition for ;'"It is not only unfair, the Stewardado connection with a satisfactory oncalled for, and a bad example to China, but it conclusion of the matter. He was empowered is one of those mistakes which are worse than Fend trustees were prepared to place the regula
to state that the Council and the Recreation crimes, and we trust to the common sense of the tion of the course during all hours of the training scaton with the Club (applause)-und the Stewends would have the power of excluding the public; and at other times the Club would have ihe same privilege as the public. These were the terms, but at the same time it was for the meeting to thrash the matter out to their satis- faction.
Governor to see this.”
SHANGHAI RACE CLUB.
ANNUAL MEETING.
Club was held at the Grand Stand on the 5th The monal mesting of the Shangbal Race January. Mr. C. J. Dadgens presided, and there
was a very large attendance of members,
The Secretary (Mr. G. D. B. Bidwell) having read the notice convening the meeting,
very
The Chairman having asked if anybody had any remarks to make and there belog none he pronored
That the Report ad Accounts for algu sa presented be passed,
Mr. A. R. Barklil seconded. Carried.
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Entimations.
NOTICE,
7E have This Day OPENED & BRANCH”
„of our Firm-lg Shanghai
SHEWAN, TOMES & Ca Hongkong, rst February. For
(225 HONGKONG, CANTON AND MACAO STEAMBOAT COMPANY, LIMITED,
T
NOTICE TO SHAREHÖLDERS.
HE DIVIDEND at the Rate of 8 PER CENT., or $1.20 per Share, DECLARED at the Ordinary Half-Yearly- Meeting of Share” holders, held This Day, will be PAYABLE ut the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION on, and after MONDAY, the 1st February, 1897;
SHAREHOLDERS are requested to apply to the Orrick of the COMPANY for WARRANTS.
By Order of the Board of Directors,
T. ARNOLD, ind
Secretary.
Hongkong, tothr:January, 1896. – [215 THE KOWLOON LAND AND BUILDING
Chinese.-2wd of Ist moon of 23rd year of ̧.
Wednesday, 3rd February 1897.
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... Bhr. 41min High water-Me-xfxg....kr. 9min. Sitä vammaanaù.......... Ekr, 47min,
COMPANY. LIMITED
Low water-Morning shr. £ims.
Afternoon
9Ar. 89. ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING TOTICE is hereby given that the EIGHTH Afternoon
Skr. 27min. of SHAREHOLDERS will be held at the ANNIVERSARIES,
COMPANY'S OPrices, Victoria Buildings, on 18-Marquis of Salisbury, hom.
TUESDAY, 15's gib Fabrasty, 1897, at a 'clock (NOON), for the purpose of receiving the Report 1996-Investigation opened at Pretoria [sto the of the Board of Directors, together with a State charges against the Reform Commlites.ment of Accounts for the Twelve Months ending
the 1st December, 1896.
•
TO-MORROW,
Thursday. 4 February, 1897, Chinese-Sed er 1st monk of 23rd year of Jewlib.-2nd Adar, 6657.
Kwong-sü. Mohammedan-at Samadın, 151). (Fast
commences.) Sac-Ri6sarabeas
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High water-Morning
water-Morning nr. 59. Afternoon......................10kr. 10min.
The election of Stewards then took place Mease Read and Toeg were appointed scrat neers, the result being that the following gentle-Low men were elected :—Menues E. F, Alford, A. R, Burkill, A. Butler, B. A. Clarke, F. Gore, -R.. Macgregor, E. A. Probst,
Mr. Callaway thought, with reference to the to the Club's revenue derived from this source Totalisator, that there was no doubt the addition was very considerable, but the Club was not a commercial undertaking, paying ble dividende. He thought it was quite open to discussler, and the qucation was whether the fonde derived from the Torallrator were desirable or that they
Mr. David Brand thought the "Tote " should be retained, but moved further away and be kept outside the Grand Stand altogether. He re minded members that when they had 'only the 'Parl" there was very good sucing, showing the prizes were sufficiently large to induce owners to invest in first-class ponies.
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Afternoon................ 4hr, 15min.
ANNIVERSARIES 1840-M.S. Hyacinth ordered to leave Macao
by Governor Plato. 1865-Great robbery at the Central Bank dis-
covered.
1883-Outrage on foreigners at Kobe.
SHIPPING AND MAIL NEWS;
MAILS DUE?
American (Peru) 6th Inst. India xed Straits (Chelydra) 6th fast. Tecoma ( Brasmar) 8th last. English (Rohilla) 8th inst. German (Prezzim) 12th last. *Americans (Coffic) 15th fast, American (Cily of Rio de Jandro) 20th fast.
·Tacoma (Tacoma) 314 March.
THE P. & O. S. N. Ca's steamer Hydasdes left Bombay for this port on the gist sits,
THE Canadian Pacific Railway Co's steamship Empress of Japan left Vancouver for this part via Yokohama on Monday afternoon, the 1st Inst.
The TRANSFER BOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from FRIDAY, the 29th Jan, ta. TUESDAY, the gh February (both days (sclusive), during walch pestod no TRANSFER ÖF SHARES can be registerd.
By Order of the Board of Directors,
非
A. SHELTON HOOPER, Secretary to the
Hongkong Land favestment and Agency Company, Limited.
Agents for the Kowloon Land and Falidleg
Company, Limited... Hongkong, 18th January, 1807.
[161 HONGKONG AND SHANGHAL BANKING CORPORATION,
NORDER by given that the
ORDINARY HALF-YEARLY MEET. ING of the SHAREHOLDERS ta thấ CORPORATION will be held at the Crv HALL, Hongkong, on SATURDAY, the 13th day of February zext. at Noon, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Court of Directors, together with a Statement of Account to 31st December, 1896.
By Order of the Court of Directors,
T. JACKSON,
Chief Manager, Hongkong, 27th January, 1807,
[196 HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORFORATION.
REGISTERS OF SHARES of the CORPORATION will be CLOSED from SATUR. DAY, the 30th January current, to SATURDAY, the tath day of February next (both days Inclusive), during which period ng Trakerer OF SHARES can be Registered. :
By Order of the Court of Directors,
T. JACKSON,
Chief Manager. (107
THE Nippon Yusen Kalsha's steamer Hiro- shima Marw left Slagapore for this pert on the 1st lost, and may be expected here on the 8th
inst.
CALCUTTA, January 15th
doors that he lerrat two of the bandsmen were It is understood the following wit be the also nick." bir. Willison had spared neither palos OFFICIAL REPORT.
Executive Commited of the Famine Fond ner expense over the clrcas and now he had to | CALCUTTA, JABUKry.13th.
SteF. Maclean (chairman), Sir John Woodburn, do the best he could under the dicumstances, Mr. P. Pisyfair, Mr. Holderness, Mr. Fiancane, The clecus will open as usual this evening, and The following is an extract from a telegiam the Archdeacon of Calcuits, the Hon. Mr. despite the inconventence to which the manage just rent by the Viceroy, to the Secretary of Anandu Chaelu, Pandit Bhamabur Nath, Mr. ment has been pot, they give a very interesting State on the lamine prospect Everywhere | Sayant, the Mahanja of Dhuchange, Mr. Fin-programme, and one that is well worth seeing, great suffering exista among the classes reluctant ney, Hon. Mr. Joy Gobind Law, Mr. H- E. to claim Government rellef till the last resources | James, Mr. Wallies, Nawab of Loshare and are exhausted. Fodder in scaret in many of the Hoo. Bhoskste.
ec ed tracts and in parts the people are dis Catone! D: eley. R.E., who will act as Secre- posing of their taille, often al nominal pricta.tary, is expected here to-morrow...*** The beaith and canditon of relief workers everywhere are satisfactůry. The relief strange- ments are adequate to connection with, the pre
The machinery, previously Saberated, worked well. Owing to the sad denness of the demand for relief over large ares fest conditions were not always strictly enforced at first, but iple has sow been remedied and the organization a -being rapidly expanded to meet the growing demanda. The numbers on the relief works will now increase rapidly and continue. to grow tül the reaping of the spring harvest in March-April gives employment, and must remain largo.out the 'aptume crops are ramped in September. Landlords, often asalsted by Government loans, are doing much for their tenants sod' private charlly is active, especially in the larger
A circus could not have a better odesing night Advances are being freely give in Hongkong than the fear of the Camere New townr. by Government, ginerally "withcat "Inte Yes, for the construction and repair of Year and the Initial performance of M. Bert Willison's World Circus, last night, on Prays wella'and embankments, to extend and secure
Central, attracted an audience that filled every Spring Crops and for the employment of thelamine stricken in agricularslimprovements. Part of the vast marquee. The flags are com- Stamp duty is semtited in case of all loan time for preparation. the place was made foriably ranged and considering the short public or privato, for relief of distress. The Government forests men thrown open for grast four large electric lights, which are certainly an
to fook well. The lighting_was_ and extraction of jungle products and so plas improvement on the old-fashioned gaselene stocks are reported ampla in Burme; adequate in lights generally seen in connection with
dost and spangles." There was some delay in Madras, where the ralýsts in affected tracie bald. large stocks sufficient for a year; in affected dispening the programme, and the time war filled
In with song by some bluejicke's and soldiers. Iricis in Bombay generally sufficient; ie the
The whole of the back seats were filled with The Chairman cald la the absence of the Panjab, where' devicza in one affected district -gra auld to be holdleg up enormous stocks.
British and foreign-Jack. Tais and the military Chairman of the Club It devolved upon him to thought south-easters districts are impeting
alto mastered strongly. Owing to several take the chair at this mealing. He regretted from Sird, sufficient for the present in
members of the company being laid up with that this should be so because, owing to his what is reported to be small-pex, the programme the_N.-W. Provinces. Oodh and C-a-
thenes from Shanghai and to the great stress tral Provinces, where the spring empr
was altered somewhat, and the absence of the of bastness, he had not been able to pay such are expected to carry them on to atom bar. energetic manager, Mr. Martyr, through indispetenting to the Club as it required and as a ves, ad except in one district, sufficient for the sition we also a heavy bandicap on Mr.Willson deserved. Consequently he would ask their present; le Bengal, where rice can be promptly by thres ladies and three gentlemen mounted first basiness was to deal with the report and The first Nem was a display of horsemanship ladu'gence in his occupancy of the Chair. The Imported from Horins, adequate arrangements have been made locally for the supply of rettet reds. The performers went through accounts and if approved to pass them. He did camps. Inland rallway estes for resin haya
"musica. ride "In attractive style and had not think there was mach he could say, except to bees reduced. Government publicly or claimed
liberal round of ppl use. A preity carrying emphasise the continued prosperity and popula. its rield policy of neninterference with private
sci en borseback was given by Hany Dizantity of theClub (hear, bear)—is evidenced by the and La Paille Adele. Mr. Dixon, |who ̧ta a | Incensring strength of lis membership, which was enterprise and abstention fiem'purchase ay it
zklied and graceful rider, handled his way and GĦD R¿CODD!, save possibly in definite tracix
un Ingresse of forty-tevan over 1895, and eighty-momoted sport in any way. under special conditions of diffickily. At a very
darlag companion very cleverly, the poses four is excess of 1894. The two meetings had rough estimate Government is already spending presttly effecive. Both performers were loudly Clo
struck while the borse was to motion being gone off very successfully, and be thought the well over one likh of ropees dilly in the scual
could be congratulated upon Its relief of the famine-stricken.
Appladded for the display. The Pardoe Sisters prosperity. (Applause.) The accounts were #ppeared next to the ring to execute a Specish very satisfactory as showing the balance of astala Dince. They are good dancer bat to be mach in excess of the liabilities. The Speaking at Csleuthe on the 15th ultimo His their performance was not completed owing statement of this year is somewhat different ; a Fxcellency the Viceroy of India salt :-Teir.
to the insolency of the bind A nearly comparison was therefore difficult as compared be a very good idea to remove the: Totalisator Mr. Midwood thought all agreed that it would grams had been received from all local Govern recepitos greeted Mt. St. Leon and his educated with previous years. The totals for 1896 men's approving of the present movement, and pony Lady Bird. The handsome Huile animal shew that in the matter of receipt the figures somewhere and try it somewhero ulož, but the ha colied on all to cease controversies, to It proved in have been cleverly trained and dit. were, le 1896, Tlf. 40,700, as comparedd fficulty was to find land. He suggested it be there be no gap in the moke, and European and pixyed a great smount of intelligence. Her fan with Tis. 39.900 to 1995-and Tis 28,770 la
mured to Prabet's Corner (Laughter.) Ho Native like to face the futurgias one man. He
with the clown Peanuts caused hearty laughter 1804 The total Income from entrance fees thought a second Graod Stand might be erected said it was his plesting daty to sunconce the
and her ready obedience to her trainer's com and abscriptions as compared with 189; there for both foreigners and Chinese. The Queen-Kmpteni had expressed her with to be mands were very much admired. A great white showed an increase of Tie dog. The profit of
Chinaman does not care a sap whether a pody patron of the Fund («pplouse) and alluded to her globe next appeased in the ring and with his Tir, 930 from bar and coffee account
wins or loses, all he wants is to know on which rendy sympathy with suffering and the foeling of antics on it the clown Peanuts tickled "people's sadstictory as compared with 1895. The har pony to place bis money. If they could squeeze charity which had been-a marked feature afberriribilities considerably. Peanuts is only about and coffee accounts were crost-entry accounts,
the Chinsman of to par cent. it would be batter glorious reign. Lord Elle, having touch et on 3 bigh and his grotesque make-up greatly but he did not think it was quite satisfactory for the Club, and if they could get anything out the duties of Government and private charity enhances the amusement of his performance, that this statement of sceneis should be tande
of their land that also would be better for the said the Government was initiating to new while the way in which be bounces about to this way, for he hardly thought it necessary Clab. (Hear, bear, and laughter). Theland was policy. He said the 13 millions now on relief, saggests the idea of an indiacobber ma there should be these cross-entries unless they theirown and why should they not make the might be deabled or trebled shortly, and spoke The challenge Jecity Act by Mr. Dixon desired to have details of the accounts. Of most of 17 (Applause) highly of the system of organisation of local enabled this performer to give a fine display course if they desired them there they were. Governments which was able to meet an increase of equestrianism, bir bounding on to the The interest account called for no comment, éf 60,600 on works which and fast accurred to the hexa's bare back while the animal is careering On the Race Meeting acerunt, which required Allabhabad distret. Local Committees 'would. rund the ring being a very skillel and dang more detailed attention, the first item would be he said, prove the backbone of the organisation; fort. This was followed by a much more diffic seen to be the Pari-moto-) and the Totslisator all fonds given to them direct wou'd be sposi in cult net, Mr. Dixon jam÷ing backwards on to his scerent; these were pacifcally the same as la thore localities. The Central ammittee waald hotse, a thing seldom attempted by circus riders 1895. The commission on lolledes showed Tis, only receive geseral donations end moneys from and requires the utmost judgment and drxiarity, 1,000 less as compared with 1895. This was home and abroad. The Viceroy alluded to the The audience showed is appreciation of the dis due to the small amount of support which the excellent work now being done by district and play in an enthusiastic manner. Sa ladies and spring lotteries received and the abandonment tocal officers throughout Iadfs and the stap gentlemen executed what is called a "Ladder of the autuma lotteries in consequence of the put upon them. He waxed eloquent over the Act," in which some fine balancing and posing large number of lotteries held outside. Entrance remuks which bad been made on the enid, was done. The equestrian performance of Misa fees of spring and xatume lotteries were Tis. Alice Wallet was a remarkably pretty one. The 1,co in excess of 1895, which was probably due calculating attitude of Government, and ssið í warm beart could exists under official waist gracelal little lady wore three dresses represent to the tacreased oursber of stables competing at ccats. For kimuelf, nothing could exceed the ing England, Ireland and Scotland, and she the meetings, which is a very satisfactory sympathy he felt with the offering and patient thee off the two first while standlog on her feature. The commiston received from the people and be was glad to ice-sympathy was horse, appearing last in regular highland German Club on lotteries held in the Grand sweeping away all objections of class, creed and costume. She is a skilled rider and the Stand enclosure was Tle. 380 loss than last year race. It was impossible for him, after three applause she received was loudly prolonged The rents were Tit. too less than 1895 and this years, not to admire the patients and courage when she diced a Highland Fling her was due to the Club'haring taken over Bollerne, of the people, while suffering. Having alluded slighting. The De Vere Brothers, two acrobaty from which it was; of course, receiving no rent to the assistance which might be lonked for who appear to be made of whalebone, opened that year. The receipts from the sale of tickets from various parts of England, the Viceroy the second part in an act somewhat of the style was practically the same as in previous years: resumed his sest smidst betrty applause. His of the Girards. They were made up as Chinese On the stables account there was a proft, an speech was excellent, extremely cloquent and and did some extraordinary tumbling and contor. compared with 1895, of Tis. 326, when made a marked impression.
tion lost on tables and on the ground. One of there was a small loss, but with them in particular twisted his legs up somewhere to thi he was given to understand that behind his shoulders and looked like a great the loss was in consequence of bills belonging trassed turkey as he walked about. The De 10 1895 not appearing to swell the account, sro certainly expert artlam and With regard to the expenditure for the three were: deservedly applauded, Vulcan, years, to 1896 It was some Tis. 28,000, in 1895 handsome grey horse, bred in the Free Tis 40,800, and in 1894 Thu, 26,400. But this State, was next introduced and went through actuar expenditure was some Tis, 3,100 more a Caplis performance by word of command then 1895 and was to be seen in special saisites, Signor Romano, his trainer, winning loud praise, la excess of previous years, and new office man Peanute followed with an equilibristle perform agement of the Club, which he thought bad ance that was silke szavalny and clover, his been very satisfactory to the stewards, "The fur British pubile recognises that it is its duty to adroit balancing on chairs at all sorts of extra niture account was Tis. 435 more than the pre support the same. His Royal Highnes sald bis heart bied for the suffisers and he ordinary angles belag very interesting. Another vions year, and in Iteta
miscellaneous " ged all to gerereusly help, Lord George lady equestrian is file. Frederick, who was they would see architect's fees. Tis. 300 Hamilton, In seconding the reas allonspirined, soon to considerable advantage in what is called paid to Mr. Chambers for stables which the whole position and hoped that peristions "Pirou the Act, and she too was well spares were never bullt. Then there was the would be generous and continueds while the claled, betatéfal exhibition winning mailted loss to the Chens Commilites of Tis, 6:0, bad emergency lasted. India, be said, had to cope Dixos appeared in another of his equestrian dia- easily explained in extra newspapers and run- recogaliton from the audience, Mr. Harry doble Tis. 300, and the rest of the account wIE with the plague, also, and the effects of the plays and rode and drove fear hossas around the ning the social wide of the Club. The race meet. double vialtais ton would he fell for many yo arena in dashing style. Mons. Aimee Viret logs account was practically the same, but thale
Mie Hyndman, a Soci-list, then rose and moved the suspension for one year of the monthly Hdle Human Serpent, ble powers as a con
certalely made clear his
claim to the was Tis. 680 less spect in prises, which, khowever, drawings on the Indian exchequer and to devote torlonist being most remarkable. He xet ail 189; bills not having been paid la of charged. is to be balanced by extra expenses, and the the money to famine rollet.. The Lóid MayDe sofed he was out of order, and ox M. defants and seemed to be a new species of
the rules regarding the men of the limbs at The up-keep of the comma was.soma Tis. 600 Hyndman persisting in his mation he invertebrate. The audience applauded bira
more as compared with 1895, which was due to ejected from the Hall by the police.
an extra Tia, so for keeplog the course in order. The up-keep of the grand stand and enclosure Much uproar ensued and a few of Mr. Hynd. really enthusiastic fashion, and many rosa's followers at the back of the Hall com- doable Olympic act on horseback was given by 1895, a difference of Tir. 3.000. This was due clamoured for bl resppearance. A smart amounted to Tis.7,380 as agulant Tie. 4,318 ́la menced hissing the Lord Mayor.
Miss Walls and Mr. Dizon, and it was executed to the fact that Bellevad appeared in this three performing dogs do great credit to their ta, highly effective and finished style. The secount whereas in previous years it was a repa- trainer, M. Silvent, the Irish terler being a very charged with the accounts. He did not think rare item and Bellevue receipts have been clayer canide. His back somersaults were there was very much for him to say with such a thrown in capital fashion and the intelligent satisfactory document as theseporiand accounts: animal was warmly applauded. The other two and the large valuation of their property showed dogs had exch specist feats that bespoke care- a very favourable balance of assets over liabil fal talaing. The clowning was done by Peanuts time. There was ons item which required atted- and Jolly foe and between them they causedation and that was la connection with the farml good deal amusement, even if some of the ture and plant acount. He thought provision
A. EKET SCORE CUT FOR JAMIARY. - whorses” were not remarkably freak.
should be made for depreciation and suggested
Only twenty-one competitors entered for this Daring the interval in the programme stalwart that the Stewards should set aside such an Cup, three only making any reizen, as stated. British bikejacket entered the clog, upended amount for depreciation as they might consider below. The interest for this compeilion appears himself and walked about on his hands is rather advisable (Hear, hear), Before concluding, and to be rather on the wane, and it may be that claver style. He also repeated the performance anticipating that there would be some discussion the event made a quarterly in place of s on a table and had a vociferous recaption from on the Tolallantor, and knowing there was a monthly one, it would lend to more satisfactory the many sallors prasant. A portion of vun of the feeling among some members of the Clus that resite and secure better extiles;- back seats gave way through sa dno strain the machines should be done away with, ha unid and axcore or so of tare and soldiers were landed he would like to make a low remarks on thạt In a heap on top of each other, the little drvay-subject. (Applause). Now the Incoming Stewards ftisement causing roams of laughter among their would, of course, take their lustractions trous follows At the conclusion of the show Mr. the members with regard to that anbject; played from the 5th to the 8th ed. This monthy Zafón, Palawan, Fressen, Aga, Candia,
-The "Captain' Cup" for February will be Jkum y--Dordanus, from, sand _Jaunery... W. Price apologised for any shortcomings but it might not be out of place if he gave them and the annual sting of the member of the Ditka Rickmers, Normandie. 29th January in the programme. Several of their people, he
26th January-Agamemnon, Mellouzna, Delongs lew facts with regard in the workings of the Club will be held at the Hongkong Club on said, had been proneusded by Dr. nedan to Totaliastors and the Parl-cutual (Four home) Friday, the talk lasts m. 5.so pay when the-deicomane, Ociana, Kulong: St. Andrews, be suffering from smallpox and this The amount of revenue which was derived from business to be transacted will is to adopt the 32nd Fab delats, Brnati Simona, Yarra, had interfered with the arrangements for the the wanking of the Parlemstat along before the report and sodapata kike Clab for 1500, and Caiñet, Cyrna, Dordogna, Glaucur tall Company's apprstanow, -fi-was-only when Totallasier way warted was only Tid 8.000 bar to bleet a Cagnila and Commiten for the duceans , je mrived at the hoov, tant night ju apan the ! the laini zvonipúr fence the Totalitalei, and Parle Pyaary
HOMEWARD Januszy-Bakelit Rate
MEETING AT THE MANSION HOUSE.
LONDON, January 16th. The Irdian Famine Relief mealing was held at The Mansion House yesterday under the presidency of the Lord Mayor. The Dukes of Connaught and Cambridge and Lords George Hamilton Hands were present, The Duke of Connaught moved a resolation, that while the inffre mation was glad to learn of the energetic
measures of the Government of India" "the
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The Duke of Connaught's resolution was then put to the meeting and carried, only a few ing galost it. A readinion was then passed, as ting the County and Municipal authorities and the Clergy to promote the Rellaf Fondi
The Social Democratia Federation lasted a manliests sscribing the Indise famine to the official policy of greed and oppression. It des- cribes the Famine Fund as an bypocritical ate tempt to cover iniquity by spartous charity,
THE MANSION HOUSE AND OTHER
TAMINE TUND.“ The Pisang Gassifs has started a fand,
- LONDON, January 18th.- The "Mansion Hanan" Indian Famine Fund has reached £83,000. Colonel Reymond Paly and Merits. Wills of Bristol, bays given £1,000 each, Lord Sallibury 150, Lord Lansdowne 200, and the Peninsular and Oriental Com- pany 500,
CALCUTTA, January 16th, '- Over ons laks and a hall have now been ́received by the Commliter of the Fúmine Reŝaf Fund. The latest donations include the New York Life Assurance Coʻand Hai Mromatsa Nath Mains Ashadur each repues rama, the Gar man Consul General and Gillanders Arhakoot & Co. Rai 1,000 (ach) and mustergat smaller
Veren
they
regard
Mr. Brown thought Mr. Henry Morris might he induced to sell one at his houses, (Load lighter.)
Mr. Midwood said he thought that as the question had been raised it would be better to leave it the incoming Stewards. (Hear, hear) He thought the Farimninal should be in the usual place, but the Totalizator might be removed to Probat's Corner and a Parimquel for places in Bellevue. He moved :-
"That this meeting la of opialan thas the Totalizator should be from the Grand Staat enclosure and re-granted. In sich cher place as the Stewards may doem convenlaul" anything would be gained by removal of the Mr. Brand seconded and said he did not think Totalleator altogether.
Mr. Tomlin thought it would be well to abolish ths Tote" and burn it. (Laughter.).
Mr. Simpson mered as an amendment :-
That the Totallin tot be recoved from the Grand Stund, and be re-erected in Balerse *
Mr, Probst seconded, and the amendment on being put to the vote was lost.
Me. Midwood's resolation was then put and carried.
election of the following gentlemes to serve on A vote of thanks to the Chairman and the the Balloting Committee, namely, Messrs. EF. Alford, F. Asycough, C. S. Barff, A. R. Burkill, A. Butler, B. A. Clarke, D. W: Crawford, H. W. Daniel, G. C. Davies, F. Ellis, A. B. Garlock EHL Gore-Booth, F. Gove, A. D. Lowe, R. Macgregor, Wm. Mayerisk, L. Midwood, E. A.. Probst, R. C. Renny, W. Bruce Robertson, brought the proceedings to a close,
SPORTS & PASTIMES.
CRICKET.
HILLA' V. FLADNE. The above match was played on the Club ground yesterday afternoon and resulted in a win for the Plaine by 4 wickets and 32 runs. The following are the scores :----
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GOLF.
Mr. C. H. Gract 94 124 83 Mr. Clement Palms.103 Mr. HL W. Blad€......in 110. 16
THE.Nippon Yusen Kaisha's chartered steamer Strathtay, left Kobe for this port yesterday afternoon, and may be expected here on the 7' Imat.
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Hongkong, 17th January, 1897.
THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. "THE TWENTY-EIGHTH ORDINARY COMPANY will be held at the COMPANY'S OFFICE, MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS in the
No. 3. Queen's Road Central, Victoria, on MONDAY, the 15ik February, at Twelve o'clock Noo, fer the purpose of receivlag a Statement of Accounts and the Report of the Directors for
THE Agents (Mesars, Dodwell, Carlill & Co.) Inform us that the Northern Pacific Steamship Co.'s steamer Tacoma left Tacoma on the gothibs wear ending 31st December, 1896. alio, ter this post, vía Japan,
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post at 4 p.m. yesterday, and may be expected THE P. & O. Co.'s steamship Rohsila, “with the next English mall, left Singapore for this
bere about 5 s,m, on the 8th inst.
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THE Imperial German Mall steamer Prowizan, Carrying the German malls with dates from Berlin to the rith alto.. left Colombo for this port on Monday, the rut last, and may be expected hara on or about Friday, the rath inst.
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The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 1st fo the rgth idem, both days inclusive,
By Order,
GEO. L. TOMLIN,. Acting Secretary Hoogkong, 25th January, 1897
[183 HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCK COMPANY, LIMITED. NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERI. THE ORDINARY YEARLY MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS will be bold at the OFFICES of the COMPANY No. 14, Prays Central, on MONDAY, the aand February, 1897, at 12 allack Noor," for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors and the Statement of Accounts to the 31st December, 1896, and of approving by resolution of the proposed purchase of Hung Ham Inland Lots Nos. 171 and 179 and of the proposed extensions to Kowloon Marine Lot No. ay and to Hung-Hani Marina Lot No. 1 on farms to be stated.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 8th to the sand February, both days inclusive,
By Order of the Board of Directors,
THOS, L ROSE,
Secretary,
Hongkoné, 1st February, 1807.
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HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. “HE TWENTY-EIGHTH ORDINARY
THANNUAL MEETING of SHAREHOL
DERS in the above COMPANY will be held at the Orricks of the COMPANY, Padder's Street, on FRIDAY, the 26th day of February, 1897, at 13.30 of the clock in the afternoon, to receive Statement of Accounts to 31st December, 1896, and the Report of the General Managers, and to elect a Consulting Committee and Auditors.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 13th to the aốth February, both days Įnclusivo.
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
General Managers, . HONGLONG FIRE INSURANCE Co, La. Hongkong, goth January, 1807-
Auction.
PUBLIC AUCTION · BILLIARD TABLESİ-
THE Undersigned has received lustractions
to Sell by *** PUBLIC AUCTION.
он
SATURDAY, the 6th February, 189,
commencing at 2.30 P.M
at his SALES ROOMS, DUUDILI STREET. ONE THURSTON'S ENGLISH, Full Sized BILLIARD TABLE, with BALLS, &c., &c. TABLAK and CUES.
ONE SMALL PARLOUR · BILLIARD
Also
A QUANTITY OF JAPANESE BAMBOO FURNITURE. TRANS OF BAZN 1-Cushion delivery,
GED, P. LAMMENT
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