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werk slowed down yesterday and this morning, although the son did not show up all most of We've mil heard of good starts, and firing the best paws had been duly registered a starts, and false starts, and arte (in the fraction of a second to the books of those who, proper sense of the term) that were no stats at like-myself, follow the development of our 'all, and silly starts, and idiotic ziarts, and fair Mongolian racers with considerable interest, staste, and grand starts (that is when your there was no sige otsain, and the gentle "fancy" lands you the winner of a thon' or two) sephyrs that over and anon swept over ike and noratisfactory stats, and startling starts, course were quicient only to make ope and "Carandini " starts, but of all the stails I've remember that Boreas. has nat" entirely yet heard al I verily bellave Hartin's caps the forgotten. to favour de with Jost afficient. breeze lat, and for semi-civilised_Chlon pantes I think to make cur annual carnival refreshing and It could not be beaten. In this opinion I am thoroughly enjoyable. We am now favoured by no means singular (although doubtlers KD with ideal holiday weather and as the barometer. awfully erratic sort of a fellab) an ta clearly is high, the verib-cast monsoon still slightly proved by an old "sport" who has seen en evidence, a large number of poules are in A.. the best English and Australian blood's at condition and the preparation of booths, etc.. work as well as China pooles and who recently etc., in toll swing. I confidently predict that forwarded to me a moat intéresung report of the the Meeting which commences sharp at noon on success of the Hairis Starting Gata in America Wednesday will be delightful, that the racing and the subjoined pictures showing how the gate will be good (the Deiby promises to be one of works, giving it as his opinion that the Harris the grandest contents ever wiffersed on the local Gate should be greatly appreciated in China turi), and the three days outing beneficial to the and Japan.
It is claimed for it that a falsa | health of all who are fortunate enough to be stack fa imble and that vexatious able to leave their effices and take part for the delays caused by some fractious, ill-tempered and hard-mouthed brute bolilag round the coursejare completely obvisted by the use of this simple machine. I am inclined to agree with my friend and ari dare say a good many of the Tillgraph's readers would like to have an Idea (now that racing is absorbing almost everybody's attention) of what the gate looks Uke-1-append (with humble apologies for the crude workman- ship) two sketches of Harris's invention, one showing the gate before and the other just after
tart:
BEFORE A START.
AFTER A START.
Zikla gato (Harrin's) is now in genèral ure to South America. It is entirely different in construc- tion and operation from the Gray patent, Is much less noisy than Carandini's, and was designed and constructed by Capt. Ben. E. Harris, of Ingleside. At the top of an upright placed on eliber aldo of the track is attached
long arm by means of a strong lepa blage, and * semi-hoop af spring steel with which the uprights and arms are joined together. The arms are-drawn down song against the uprights, and there secured by a bolt that fits nicely in a plato at the end of the arm. A lever and over bead wire connection is used to release the arms simultaneously, and the strong bands of steel throw them to a horizontal postilen, where they are held by an ingenious catch, preventing any rebound. A netting issiratched between the arms, and when they are drawn down sorVCE ES barrier before the horses. The operallos of the gate is said to be perfect in avery particular, and the starts effected by it in every detali most excellent,
An American sporting paper, referring to the Hanis Gate, says: This gate certainly works a great deal quicker, and fä lar less nelay iban the Australian machine. It is built on mora economic and practical lines, and from being constructed so as to be a light and portable device, the one gate will readily serve for any number of races on the same day. There seems to be до reason why this ingenious contrivance should not prove of mutual benefit to its inventor and to all patrons of the turf. The Harris Gate having come to stay, after s long struggle for victory over those biterly op posed to any innovation, its appearance on every race-track is now halled with marked approval by the public and it also receives loud praise
horseman. To
most nobis friend, the borse, it is one of man'sTM best gifts, and to the genius of the originatoz of this perfect invention all praise le des.
It is only fair to Mr. Carandint that I should state his gate (known as the "Australian Start fog Machine") has been given a good trial In India and that he recently received the following certificate from Mr. W. C. Ross. Acting Hon. Secretary of the Wettern India Terf Club :—
"DEAR CARANDINI,
"Your starting machine has now been adopted for all the racem at Bombay and Poons by the W. I. T. C. and it worked very satisfactorily for all the vacia (4 days) at the Recent Say Meeting with the exception of the first two races, when some of the horses were a bit shy of it, never having even seen it before, The machine was easily handled by salives, and almost anyone could do the starting with success. It was moved from post to past between ike races easily within the half hour intervals, and in no case were the horses detained more than a minë ute or two at the post. I think your machins is & most excellent institution for India, where It is so hard to get a reliable fling starter-Yours traly, W. C. Rotul
only about 4 or 5 feet and could not inconven lenge the public. I thought by mentioning this I might be deing a good, turn for our hard work- ing and oftimes despised friends of the Press and therefore hape the suggestion will be taken in the ease in which it is intended. It hardly seems fale that Journalists who have to repost-on. the rices should have to take their chances of securing a good view of the various contest but this matter has doubtless bliherto escaped the notice of the Stewards.
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I will send along "tips" for the first day's racing in time for the next issue of the H. K. T.
EARLY BIRD. Hongkong, th February, 1897.
BRITISH SHIPS AND FOREIGN GREWS.
AN AUSTRALIAN GOVERNOR'S VIEW.. Speaking at the last meeting of the National
NOTANDA.
CALENDAR,
TIBRUARY.
Meteorological means based on tan years' adservations to 1899, Barometer. 3014! Thermometer 57-3
Humidity...anardinamına79.
Ratatal.
uma... 1.76 inches.
TODAY, WEATHER REPORT.
On dato at Ondast
30.15 30.03
66 72
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Humidity 83- Rainfall
Monday, 15th February, 1897.—~- Chinese.-14th of 1st moon of 23rd year of Jewl-b.-15th A dar, 1657. [Kwongai. Mohammedas.-12th Ramadan, 1914.
(Fast manib.)
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SWATÓW.
MUZAT
Arrivals.
Agoniz 10th Feb. Form-sa` ..H'kong.............f. M. & Co. Namyong Amoy LY.S&Co. 11th Feb. Strham ......Amoy .....B & Co. 13th Feb. Halmus...............‚H'kosg................J. M. & Cp.
Tatrasę.......Shaozbal... Wongbed...H'kong..............B. & S. 13th Feb. C, H, Kia#.....Arady ................! Y.S.& Co. Wosang ....W'kong...............J, M, & Co. Departures.
for Agents 9th Feb, IPkampoa.....Shangbal.......D. & S. -rölh Feb, Kaifong ..............Shangha..........B. & S.
Formosa...Amoy ......J, M, & Co. Namyong...Slogapore LY.S.& Co. 13th Feb. CAA Shanghal... B. & S.
Hatman......Amoy ....... M. & Co. 13th Feb. Sthan Salgos...B. & Co.
Tatsang ...... A'kong..............J, M. & Co. C. H. Kian...S'pore and
Penang...LY.S & Cc. Wosane......Shanghai.....]. M. & Co.
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In Port Wongkot.
“Intimations.
HONGKONG AND SHANGHAIBANKING CORPORATION.
THE DIVIDEND Declared for the Half-
year ending 31st December last at the Rate of ONE POUND AND FIVE SHILLINGS STERLING per Share of $tag in PAYABLE on and after MONDAY the 15th February current at the Orvices of the CORPORATION, where SHAREHOLDERS ára requested to apply for WARRANTS.
By Order of the Court of Directors,
JACKSON,
Chief Manager. Hongkong, 13th February, 1997. [398 HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCK
-COMPANY, LIMITED,
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. THE ORDINARY YEARLY MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS will be held at the
nonce (however bumble it may be) in what has Shipwreck Reliel Society of Australia, at Sydney Sun-Rises .................................nouumae Ehr. Såmt"| TRE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT OFFICES of the COMPANY No. 14, Praya Central,
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powing done to-day and as it will no doubt I have fald that there was a good deal of Interest sot a few to know the times "I proceed to give them as follows —
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High water-Korning
Law water-Morning
2hr, 35min.
vette Chicheng ruak by the French in Shaipoo harbour, Snow fall at Foochow --- ----..
last month, Lord Hampden refered to the growth of the shipping trade of Sydney and after quoting
Okr. 36mts. of mea engaged in the trade, said there was one figures to show the vast increase in the number
Aftinson
Thr. 28min. tid he was speaking now in the presence of circomarance that was very disquieting. It wa
Afternoon Ohr, 51min. the Admiral, who would connect him if he were
ANNIVERSARIES. wrong-that the proportion of foreign resmen
1841-Farts of Hongkong and Shangbai declared serving on Biltaa mercantile ships was very 1884-Telegraph cable between Japan and
free. largely increasing. He found in Lord Brassey's "Annual" a statement that between 1885 01835-The Chlacze frigate Yu-Yurn and cor-
Coren opened to traffic. 1895 the number of la elga sallam sering on Bish ships had increased as much as per cent. If that were an accurate statement of facts, and if that tendency continued, it would be a very serious thing for the Brillab nation, because the reserve naval power of Great Britain depended apan the mercantile marine, and any large reduction in the number of British sailors in the power-af-Great-Britain Proportionately, too, it mercantile marine meant a diminution In the
was 'very serious matter for Australia. Australia was cooutry, like Great Britalo, girdled entirely by the sea, and if at any time Australia was to be a power at all she would have to be a power upon the waters. From this polat of
cts, 1396
The Derby favourite Aspirant was not out for "Constitallonal" this morning before left the coarse, but yesterday forenoon be was over the Derby coarse (1 mile) in blankels: He got over the ground In 3-35; last quaster 36 seen. He was ridden by aalden boy" and was not pashed, but I did not think much of his Galsh. I reported on Saturday that Mr. Barkill, who was to ride him, had met with a most unfortunate accident that precludes him from riding at this meeting, hat I hope the deservedly papalas owner of this grand Hiile racer will be able to secure the services of good rider and that I shall yet have the ples sure to jeln with the many friends of Mr. Dawid in the loud cheers that will echo throughout the Valley should his pony win for him this classic event. Falling Aspirant, I think Mr. John Peel will pull off the Derby with Crabapple, who, ridden by Mr. Gresson this morning and accom-view he desired to echo the sentiments expressed panied by Silver Bell (Mr. Master up) did his 1 by bim that if it were possible to organise mile in 34, 1.06), 1,40, 7.12 and 2.451. Mr. Master managed to win the pow by a length, bat and englocers,
for Australian defence a corps of arillery I fancy that had he been on Crabapple the result discipline,
whose PRY, egalpment, and control should be iden would have been different, though I must admit that Crabapple did not finish as gamely as Derby winners general de con- ple of days before the races. Polo did a 14 mile in 3-17 on Saturday and at once jumped iala pabile favour for the Derby, and this morning (running alongside Straightforward who was piloted by Mr. Greason) be covered a mile in 35, 1.5, 7.40 and a.14 defeating. Mr. Amold's game little dan by about three lengths. Foeman (Mr. Crawford) and Arthurlie (Mr. Cox) were span along 13 mlie, the former having the best of it. I "clocked" them that: 33, 1.07, 1.47, 2.15 and 1.50). White Rose (golog abne) was sent aver the Derby course which he negotiated in 34, 1.04, 1.39, 2.14, 2.49 and 3.34. His stable companion Comet chipped in at the x post, The pow wax, 1 cassides, very unsatisfactory, far the high-priced Ross finished all out and the "time" nothing to brag about,
If I don't that down on comments I'm afraid you'll apply the closure, to the rest of the times I must put in the smallest space possible ibusly:--
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Slabad (Captain Hunt) and Provost Mar shal (boy),: "I caught only two of Sinbad's quarters, each of which be did in 313 seconds. This pony is in grand order, full of "go" and "Cert for at least two events, while when the Champions in ran off he may know what it is to be there,"
Sinner was out for a little exercise
oply. Klitoy (Mr. Cox), i lo 32 sec. Enery Awkins, joined by Kartush at the past went 1), doing his last į in 31 seconds ally. He finished fall of runaing and will be dangerous whenever be runs,
Heatherbell (Mr. Master), in 1.37 : finished in good style.
Gauntlet (Capt. Hunt), 1 mile a17b; last i in 32 sec.
in 35 secs. He should be able to cut slogs Black Rock (Mr. Reynell), 1 mile in 2.13,last
round some of the cattle he will meet.
Dacapo (one of the Valley favourites) got over easily in 1.45 lat 3 in 30 seca, Hasteaway (Capt. Loveband) negotiated a milo In 2.17. Harkaway joined him at the mile post hat contrary to exp:ciation Capt. Loveband's mount won the pow
Surprise (bay)
2rt mile 3.18; last Black Eagle (Mr. Reynell, 34 c. Gleniffer (Mr. Crawford), 1 mile in 2.15; last in 33 secs. This pony is the best of the subs" and has run very gamely all through the train ing. Ho is as sound as a bell, full of fire and has a superabundance of pluck that should stand him in good slead in many a desperate finish.
Toesía did in 1.37 ; last à In 33 sec. Blue fire (Mr.Sampano) y mile in 2.16. Red-are (bay) Blue-fire won the pow by length, Congo (Mr. Boyd), mile in 61 secs; last in 30 secs. This was a good performance, indicat ing that his chances in the Wongne lok song
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ical with that of the Royal Artillery and Royal Engineers, who should be interchangeable is all the colonies of Australia, the condition of whose as in Great Britain, they would have a Corps serving would involve a period of service as short which would be immensely popular with young Australians, who would foster a sense of onion with the British reamen, and would realise the best conception of Imperial defence (Cheers.) There was a question which was entirely outside the object of this meeting. In the conference of 1887 it was agreed that Sydney should be the head-quarters for the ships of the Australian squadron. The natural geographical position of Sydney, the large expenditure of money upon Garden is, would makeSyency the only possible bead-quarters for the Australian fleet. (Cheers.)
TO-MORROW,
Tuesday, 16th February, 1897. Chinese.-1őth of Est moon of 23rd year of
Tewish-15th Adar, 5687,
· Kwong-sil. (Feast of Lanterns. Fête of Shang-vten, ruler of Heaven.) Mohammedan.-191k Ramadan,-1924.-
Sun-Rises NSAERBÄVENTY
Satt vo High water-Morning Low water-Herning
(Fast month.) 6kr. 33min. 9kr. 40min: ............................ BA, GOMEN.
Skr. sm Afternoon ....... 8kr. 15min.
Afternoon
är, 46min, ANNIVERSAREKS. 185-The Insurgents evacuated Shanghal. 1885-Steamship Castello lost on Fist Island, 1876-The 80th Regiment left Hongkong for
Slagapore
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opened.
1893-Swedish barqun Dertz wrecked near the
Natuna lalands. 1896-Nova Scotian barque Lynwood wrecked
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MEMORANDA.
GAZETTE.
[Saturday, 13th February, 1397.) NOTIFICATIONS,
A proclamation is published declaring the Capital of the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank to be $10,000,000
ing the transmision of Chinese correspondence No. 54-Publishes the new Regulationsregarde
though the Post Office.
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No. 65-Publishes the goceedings of the last meeting of the Sanitary Board.
No. 16-Notlies that the trade mark of the California Syrop Company has bean registered In the colony.
No. 57-Calls for tenders for one, two, or three thousand carts of Portland cement,
No. 58-Publishes the report of the Director of the Observatory for 1895
No. 55-Publishes return of stamp. revenue for January 1896 and 1897.
No. 6-Pabishes coples of notas exchanged between the Minister för Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Costa Rica and the Seetary of ctation of State for Foreign Affair respecting the denun- Articles V., VI, and VII, of the between Great Britain and the Republic of Costa Treaty al Friendship, Commerce and Navigation Rica of the 17th November, 1849, together with a copy of announcement made in the London Gaselle
during January last.
No. 6-Pablishes extract of meteorological observations made at Hongkong Observatory
unclaimed telegrams lying is the Telegraph Co.'s affices; the Post Office list of posta restante correspondence, and lat of letters, etc., for merchant veranla.
The Gazette isn contains the usual list of
Auction.
AUCTION.
PRELIMINARY NOTICE.
on MONDAY, the zand February, 1897, ak-1 o'clock Noce, ler the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors and the Statement of Accounts to the 31st December, 1896, and of spproving by resolution of the proposed purchase of Hung-Ham Inland Lota Nos. 171 and 179 and of the proposed extensions to Kowloon Marine Lot No. 27 and to Hung-Ham Marina Lot No. 1 on terms 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. I. ROSE,
Secretary,
Hongkong, 1st February, 1897. HUMPHREYS ESTATE AND FINANCE COMPANY, LIMITED,
NOTICE.
“HE ELEVENTH ORDINARY ANNUAL THE ORDINARY ANNARR HOLDERS of the above COMPANY will be held at the REGISTERED OFFICES of the COMPANY, 38 & 49, Queen's Rand Central, oa MONDAY, the sand instant, at NOON, for the purpose of together with Statement of Accounts for the receiving the Report of the Governing Directors, year ending 31st December, 1896.
The TRANSFER, BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 17th to the 24th fast both days inclusive.
By Order,
(273
HART BUCK,
Secretary, Hongkong, 10th February, 1897.
THE HONGKONG AND KOWLOON WHARF AND GODOWN COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
HE TENTH ORDINARY ANNUAL MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS in the above COMPANY will be held at the COMPANY'S Ortice, No. 4, Praya Central, at 12 o'clock
Dividend of £1.51. Der share of the Hongkong TO-DAY, 15th February. and Shanghai Banking Corporation payable Undersigned have received instructions (Noo), on TUESDAY, the 23rd February, Je
Admbal Bridge, speaking later on, referring to the remark made by bls Excellency as to the increasing percentage of foreign sailors in the British mercantile marine, said that the remark 9 was probably both true and untrue. He believed it could be arithmetically proved that though perhaps the number of foreigners in the mercan- ille marine was greater now than it was some years they would probably find that the propor-9 15 or 20 years ago, yet if they went back 100
tion now was not greater than then, and there 'was in any case no cause for alarm for we have from; larger than that of any other nation. a very large supply of British seamen to draw
HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCK
COMPANY, LIMITED.
Directors of the Hongkong and Whampoa Dock The following is the report of the Board of
Company, Ltd, to the ordinary yearly meeting of shareholders to be held at the offices of the Company, No. 14. Praya, on Monday, the 22nd Instant, xi nooD':-
Gentlemen, The Directors have now to sub- mit to you thele report, with a statement of secounts for the half-year ended 31st December
Inst.
The total receipts for the six months are $1,597,7779, and the net profit, after paying interest due and all charges, amounts to...$-443,891.a1 to which has to be added the balance brought forward from last account
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and from this bave to be deducted-- Directors' Fec#.....$7,000.00 Auditors' Fees
50,000
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leaving available for appropria
on and offer this date. Transfer Books of the Hongkong and Kowloon
Wharf and Godown Co, LA., closed from this data to the 23rd Inst. Inclusive, pm-Willion's Cirens at back of City Hall.
TO-MORROW,161h Febrasry, Tenders for Government Bills will be received by the District Paymaster," Army Pay p.m.-Meeting of Perseverance Lodge,
Department, until 1 a.m.
SHIPPING AND MAIL NEWS.
+ MAILS DUE: French (Melbourne) 18th inst. American (Cuy of Rio de Janeiro) 18th inst. English (Katiar-f-Hind) 21st (uvi. Australian (Manmuir) 2and lost, Canadian (Empress of Japan) 25th (ost. Tacoma (Tacoma) 3rd prax. American (Goelle) 4th prox. Tacoma (Victoria) 6th prox.
WE are informed by the Agent of the Messagerles Maritimes Co. that the steamer Melbourne, with the next French mail, left Saigon for this port at 2 p.m. to-day, and is due on the morning of the
18th inst.
THE Canadian Pacific Raliway Co.'s steamship
·Empress of Japan, from Vancouver, B.C., arrived at Yokohama at Ɛ a.m. to-day, and left again at 4 pm, for this port, vis Kobe, Nagasaki and Shanghai.
SHIPPING RETURNS. From 6 pm. Saturday to 6 pm, today.
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DEPARTURES.
The Directors recommend that a dividend for the half year of 8 per cent, or $125,000 and Bonus of 4 per cent. of $67,500 together equal- ling $187,500 be paid to the shareholders, bonus of $20,000 to contributing shareholders, a Bonus of $10,5co to the European staff of the value of Kowloon Docks, $17,779,68 from Cos- Company, that $43 475 95 be written from the mopolitan Docks, that $200,000 be passed to Nanyang..teamer, for Shangtal Reserve Fund, and the balance $104,104.71, bo. Tove Mar curled to new account,
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Glendubh (Mr. Crawford), Pineapple, 1 mile in 349, 1.07, 1.40) and 3.14. Compatliar (Mr. Sampson) did a capital gallop, bis 13 mile (with Chinchin joining is for the last mile) fa a.45 being well wath bearing in mlad when he comes to the past to try con- clusions with the Lusitano Cup candidates. lant la 34k sect.
Hambag (Mr. Hart Buck) x mile in 2.19h1lecreased during the last few years, it has been
The business of the Company having legaly | found accessary to provide greater facilities at now being taken to acquire more land to the the Kowloon establishment; therefore.steps are north-west of our present boundary in order to give the additional space required.
Sport (Mr. Reynell), la 36, 1.04, 2.4. Red Fish (didden by Mr. Grasson, and going easy) did & mile lo 1.05.
Hermes (Mr. Jones) ↑ in 1.44; going kanyang Torchlight (Mr. Master) in 401; last in 33 secs. This grand old pay is "6"as ever I've sam him and should carry the popular" bion and silver to victory in one or two long-distance events,
Landsturm (Mr. Jones) į mile in 1.541- Bellringer (Mr. Car) Sperber (Mi, H, Back)) 1 mile in 2.16. Wakefal Joe (Mr. Janes) § in 33, 1.26, 1.41. Cherry Brandy (Mr. Master) i mila in 2,16).- Bravo (Mr. Cox) I mile fa 2.14 Boomarang (Mr. Master) à mile la 62 recs.
I notice the United" and other stands are being erected in more substantial manner than usual and that they will afford confortable accom- modation for many hundreds of spectators. The
last month, when, it was found that all the wood The Silp Ne. I underwent a carnfol fospection work under water bad been destroyed by the teredo, so that the whole of it must be renewede. The estimated cost of this repals will amount to about $35,000 and the time to complete the work and have the slip ready for service will be about six months.
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PUBLIC AUCTION
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TUESDAY, the 33RD FEBRUARY, 1897,
AT 3 P.M.
Opposite the CITY WALL
the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors, with a Statement of Accounts to gre December, 1896.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 15th to the 23r
EDWARD OSBORNE,
Ons rejected SUBSCRIPTION GRIFFIN and February, both days laclusive,
upwards of FIFTY PONIES. Seliable for Racing, Pola, etc. from the Largest Stabler.
Selections
Further entries received until Noon on day of Sale
HUGHES & HOUGH, Auctioneers. Hongkong, 13th February, 1807.
Intimations.
Secretary. Hongkong, gth February, 1897.
-HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE
COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
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1303TH TWENTY-EIGHTH ORDINARY
BANK HOLIDAYS.. HE BANKS be
TCLOSED TO THE Banion of Public Business at 11.45 A.M. 00. WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY FRIDAY, the 17th, 18th and 19th instant respectively :-
For the CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA,
AUSTRALIA, AND CHINA,
7. H. WHITEHEAD,
Manager, Hongkong. For the HONGYONG & SHANGHAI BANKING
CORPORATION,
T. JACKSON,
Chief Manager. For the NATIONAL BANK OF CHINA,
LIMETED,
GEO. W. F. PLAYFAIR, Chial Manager." For the MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA,
LIMITED,
JOHN THURBURN,
Manager, Hongkong. For the BANQUE DE L'INDO-CHINE,
Hongkong Agency,
G. G. F. AGUSTIN,
Acting Manager. For the BANK OF CHINA & JAPAN, LIMITED,
HONGKONG,
CHANTREY INCHHALD,
Manager. For the YOKOHAMA SIZCIE BANK, LIMITED,
NAO NABEKRA,
Agent. Hongkong, 13th February, 1897,
INSURANCE HOLIDAYS, **** HONGKONG RACES. RE
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Transaction of Public Business 81 11:45 A.M. On WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY and FRIDAY, the 17th, 18th and 19th instant, respectively JARDINE, MATHESON & CO.,
General Agents,
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HamazonG FIRM INSURANCE CO2, LD.
N. J. EDE
Secretary,
Union
INBURANCE CANTON, LD, -
L KENNARD DAVIS,
SOCIETY OF
NORTH-CHINA INSURANCE CO., Ln,
Acting Agent,
W, H. RAY,
.. Secretary,
ANNUAL MEETING of SHAREHOL DERS in the above COMPANY will be held at the Orricks of the COMPANY, Pedder's Street, on FRIDAY, the 36th day of February, 1897, at 13.40 of the clock in the afternoon; to
& Statement of saccounts to 1100 ile receive 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 25th February, bbik days inclusive,
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
General Managers, HONGKONG FINE INSURANCE CO, LD, Hongkong, 30lb January, 1807
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THE VICTORIA DISPENSARY. TOTICE hereby given that" the.
NTEREST AKIN, CRUICK
SHANK & Co., LIMITED, in the Busines heretofore carried on by them at THE VICTORIA DISPENSARY CEASED and 'DETERMINED on the 14th instant,
Outstanding Accounts of DAKIN, CRUICK- SHANK & Co., LIMITED before the 14th Instant will be PAID by the Undersigned wha will also Collect and Receive all Accounts DUE to the said Flim.
The BUSINESS will be carried on in the fature under the Style of "THE VICTORIA DISPENSARY."
For "THE VICTORIA' DISPENSARY,"
J. R. CAPELLE
Manager Hongkong, 30th January, 1897. THE RAUB AUSTRALIAN GOLD MINING COMPANY, LIMITED,
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TENDERS are favited and will be received up to Noom of 31st March next, at the Officer of the Company, both in BRISBANE and SHARES of each Pald-up to 135, 703, each in SINGAPORE, for 10.000 CONTRIBUTING THE RAUB AUSTRALIAN GOLD MINING COMPANY, LIMITED.
Tanders, which should be sexled and super- scribed "TENDER FOR UNALLOTTED SHARKS" minimum of so0 Shares or loe any multiple of muret quota, a price in Sterling par Bhare for a 200 Shares to the maximum of 10,000 Sharee and must be accompanied by as. 6d. deposit per
Share, which will be returned in case no Allotment is mada.
SCRIP will be 'lanned on: BABBANK OF SINGAPORE RECIFIER to suit Purchaser.
The highest or say Tender not necessarily accepted.
CHINA TRADERS' INTRANCE CO., LD,By Order of the Directors, SHEWAN, TOMES & CO.,
Artate
YAKOTEZE INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, LI,
GEORGE L. TOMLIN
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Acting Secretary,
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Ww.MACBEAN,
Cosmopolitan
Manager,
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The decks, workshops, and engineering plant have been maintained in the highest state of ef Aciency, and are all in excellent working order. I read to the Referaat The American Joa. Hongkong and Vic" hotels will be located Colony, Mr. C Bear The appointment res Zalaries
DirectorMe. J. Kramer having left the TolYN... key Club have adopted the English rule for their handicaps with regard to top weights, and in fa in the meal spot and are now approaching com- vacant seat on the Board. The appointment re ture the highest weight is not to be less than plation. The Grand Stand had been touched-quires to be confirmed at this meeting. In ac 126 (9st.) Another English rule, that provid. up for the ing how ane raising of welgate all round when de las does the Jockey Clab's in roon, ciation, Merre Siebe and Vad Bares retire by Aaf gth James
EcuR and looks very well, as condance with clause 60 of the Articles of Asso Highest weight accepting is less than gst, has All arrangements now stem fairly complete rotation, but being eligible offer themselves for - also been slopted.""
and if some accommodation could be arranged election. Mr. St. Michaelsen has been ap-bourne, Delas Richwart, Normandias 29th For the representatives of the Presi (who hays to pointed Chairman-for the year 1892, There was a great " gathering of the clans" time) It is probable that no one word have the by, Messrs Thomas Arnold and Fallarton Hen- work while everybody else la haring a good.
Auditors The accounts have been audited at the race-course this morning to witness the niightest causa to complain, A Press Johnnie' derson, Mr. B. G. Bird having let the Colony final gallops of the cracks, several ladies gracing I was faldag to yesterday said he thought li on leave of absence. The Directors and the interarting proceedings with their ever-wels would be delightful if a very small portion of the Mesure T. Amold and §. G. Bird for re-election, come presence. The north-quit moonsson that Ruciesure, just alongside the owner foals at the mkdy "clothing" avary unpienennt pastinto init", "Talla, was tornsved ing the PIEM, 11 would be.
ST. C. MICHARIAZN,
Chairman
CHIKA FIRE INSURANCE CO, LD,
THE STRAITS INKSURANCE CO., LD. Hongkong, rath February, 1897.
TO SHIPMASTERS,
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board Ship,
Cyr, Dordogne, Glascus, gik F86,-Crylow,. WATER. drew. and Web-Aglais, Ernest Shans, Hongkong exclusively Supplying FILTERED JanMelpomene Oceana, Kerlong, St. An- _We are the only Water-Boat Company in Bacter, Kanaruwa Marui gia Tehm@levas vos, Mansions, Finlena Kichways, 19th Tobem AMG, Gradele meer d
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C.-P. DERRICK,
Local Secretary. Singapore, tat February, 1897.
THE RAUB AUSTRALIAN GOLD MINING COMPANY, LIMITED. ASVIDEND OF ONES PAYABLE OF DIVIDEND of ONE SHILLING per
15th March, 1897, in Brisbane in fuspect of... Shares on the Brisbane Register, and is SINGAPORE in respect of Shame on the Singapore Register.
BRANCH RROMER be CLOSED from fet
· Notion is hereby given that the SINGAPORE
to 15th March, 1597, inclusive,
Notice is also gives that no Transfer of Shares REGISTER OF 54 VITE will be given effect to from the BRANE REGISTER to the SINGAPORE
after and February, 1897, until róth March, 1807.
Bi; Order of the Quinctors, DERRICK,
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