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To-day's Advertisements.

A 800TOH CONCERT

will be given

Under the Patronage of the ST. ANDREW'S SOCIETY,

in the

THEATRE ROYAL,

TO-NIGHT,

(SATURDAY), the 25th March, 1899, at 9 r...

By kind Permission of Colonel MAINWARING and OFFICERS, the Royal Welch Fusi. Hers Band will Play Selec- tions during the Evening. Songs by Mrs. VALLINGS, Mrs. GORDON and Mrs. Lowson. Several Novelties will

..at

be given during the Evening. The few remaining SEATS may be booked the CITY HALL any day between to a.m, and 4 PM. Those who have Booked and not yet received their Tickets may get them at the CITY HALL, on application.

Admission, $2 and $1. Soldiers, Sailors and Policemen in uniform half price to the Pit

Hongkong, 25th March, 1899.

BANK HOLIDAYS,

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TN accordance with Ordinance No. 6 of 1873, the Undermentioned BANKS will be CLOSED for the Transaction of Public Business, on the 31st instant, GOOD FRIDAY, 1st April, SATURDAY, and 3rd April, EASTER MONDAY.

For the CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA,

AUSTRALIA AND CHINA,

T. H. WHITEHEAD,

Manager, Hongkong. For the HONG KONG & SHANGHAI BANKING

CORPORATION,

T. JACKSON,

Chief Manager. For the NATIONAL BANK OF CHINA,

LIMITED,

G. AV. F. PLAYFAIR,

Chief Manager. " For the MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA

LIMITED

JOHN THURBURN,

Manager, Hongkong.

For the BANQUE DE L'INDO-CHINE,

* Hongkong Agency,

2. BERINDOAGUE, Acting Manager.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, SATURDAY, MARCH 25, 1899.

To-day's

Advertisements.

ONLY FOR A SHORT SEASON, FIRST TIME IN HONGKONG."

USEUM,

SIMONDS GRAND MU

And

WAX WORK EXHIBITION, OPPOSITE HONGKONG HOTEL.

Intimation.

We would remind our readers of the Scotch Concert to be held at 9 o'clock this evening in the Theatre Royal, City Hall, An excellent programme has been provided which promises a rand musical trent. - -* OWING to some mishap to her machinery, the steamship Ernest Simons has been delayed at

A. S. WATSON & Co., Cape St. James; and left only on Friday, the ath inst. at 4 p.m. She may be expected in LIMITED.

Hongkong on the morning of Tuesday, the 18th inst

ESTABLISHED AD. 1841.

A GRAND MARVELLOUS, Magnificent WINE AND SPIRIT, MERCHANTS.old on Friday by publice auction. The lot

and Extraordinary Show.which was never seen

before in Hongkong..

-ALL LIFE-SIZE MOVING WAX FIGURES Made by the most elever and best Artists of Europe,

PRICE OF ADMISSION, 50 cents. SAILORS AND SOLDIERS, IN UNIFORM, HALF-PRICE.

CHILDREN, UNDER 10 YEARS 23 cents. Open every day from 9 A.M. to 10 PM. Except SUNDAY. PROFESSOR A. W. SIMONS, Proprietor.

Don't lose this Opportunity, Hongkong, 25th March, 1899.. [4130 HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCK

COMPANY.

NOTICE.

the above COMPANY THE OFFICE of the REMOVED, the BUILDING on the NEW PRAYA, N.E. Corner, 3rd Floor.

INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERS AND SHIPBUILDERS, HONGKONG.

THE PROPOSED NEW PREMISES": Last night an extraordinary general meeting was held in connection with the Institute of Engineers and Shipbuilders, Hongkong, for the purpose of confirming or otherwise the resolution passed at a previous meeting empowering the managing committed to lente the premises now occupied by Messrs. Siemssen and Co. from Mr. Chater at the monthly rental of $350, and to make the best arrangements possible for sub-letting the present rooms to one or more suitable tenants. Mr. D. Gillies and he was supported by Mr. W. Kinghom (chainman of committee) and Mr. Mudis (hon secretary). There was a good attendance

COURT

COCEED

gistracy this; mor

[the Rd assaulting David engineer, and causing him grevo

harm:

Dr.Bell, assistant superintendent Government Civil Hospital, gave evid complainant being admitted to the Hospital 913 p.m. on the 15th suffering from a wound in

removed on the 17th inst,

ALL our stocks of WINES and SPIRITS $14,010. The purchaser was Mr. Edward | President of the Instituto, occupied the chair the right eye ball and as to, the eye being

are selected by experienced buyers on the staff of our London House, bought direct at first hand-imported in wood and bottled by ourselves, thus saving all intermediate profits, and enabling us to supply the best growths at moderate prices.

PRICE LISTS, with full details, to be: had on application,... ·

PORT after removal should be rested a month before use. When required for drinking at once it should be ordered to be decanted before being sent out.

SHERRY-Excellent Dinner and After Dinner Wines of very superior are true XERES Vintages. All Wines,

CLARET.-Our CLARETS, in- the lowest priced, are cluding guaranteed to be the genuine produce of the juice of the grape and are not artificially made from raisins and currants, as is generally the case with Liza Choap Wines.

D. GILLIES,"

Chief Manager.

Hongkong, 25th March, 1899.

NOTICE.

Telephone

No. 190.

BEC to draw the attention of my NU

MEROUS PATRONS and the PÚBLIC generally to my Revised PRICE-LIST of Ths BEST BRANDS only are stocked and

For the BANK OF CHINA & JAPAN, LIMITED, GROCERIES, WINES and LIQUOURS

HONGKONG,

INCHBALD,

CHANTREY

Manager. For the YOKOHAMA SPECIE BANK, LIMITED,

S. CHOH,

For the IMPERIAL BANK OF CHINA,

Agent.

E. W. RUTTER,

Acting Manager.

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Hongkang, 25th March, 1899.

INSURANCE HOLIDAYS.

Undermentioned INSURANCE

TOFFICES will in CLUSED for the

Transaction of Public Business, on FRIDAY,

the 31st instant, (GOOD FRIDAY), and on MONDAY, the 3rd April, (EASTER MONDAY)

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co...

Gemenil Agents

CANTON ÎNSURANCE. Urtice, LD, Generd. Mangea §.

HONGKONG FE INSURANCE CO.,

LIMITED.

DOUGLAS JONES,

Secretary,

UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF

CANTON, Ln. Age EPIVAT

NORTH-CHINA INSURANCE CO., LD.

W. H. RAY, ..

Secretary,

CHINA TRADERS' INSURANCE CO.,

LIMITED.

SHEWAN TOMES & Co.,

Agents,

YANGISZE INSURANCE ÀSSOCIATION,

LIMITED. GEO. L. TOMLIN,

Acting Secretary,

CHINA FIRE ISSURANCE Co, LD,

W. H. T. DAVIS,

Local Manager,.

THE STRAITS INSURANCE CO.,, LD, Hongkong, 25th March, 1899, [415

IN THE MATTER OF ORDINANCE No. 2 ör

1892,

AND

IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION OF ARTHUR TURNER OF VICTORIA, HONGKONG, ARCHITECT, FOR LET TERS PATENT FOR THE EXCLUSIVE

the Prices reduced to the LOWEST possible

limits..

A trial is carnestly Solicited. Price list will be forwarded on Application.

H. RUTTONJEE, 13.15, D'Aguilar Street,

Hongkong, and. 21 & 22, Elgin Road, Kowloon, Hongkong, 25th March, 1899.

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DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.

BRANDY.-All our BRANDY is guaranteed to be pure COGNAC, the difference in price being merely a question of age and vintage.

WHISKY,All our WHISKY is of excellent quality and of greater age than most brands in the market. The SCOTCH WHISKY marked "E

is universally popular, and is pronounced by the best local con- noisseurs to be superior to any other brand in the Hongkong market."

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We guarantee our Wines and Spirits to be genuine only when bought direct from us in the Colony FOR-SWATOW, AMOY AND FOOCHOW, or from our authorised Agents at the

Coast Ports.

T

THE Company's Steamship

"HAITAN,"

Capote Roach, will be despatched for the above Purts, on TUESDAY, the 28th instant, at Daylight.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co., General Managers. Hongkong, 25th March, 1899.

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FOR NEW YORK VIA SUEZ CANAL. THE Steamship

“MOYUEN," Captain R. Conradi, will be despatched for the above part, on or about the 29th instant.

To be followed by the S.S. LIV," Sailing about 15th April and S.S." UNDAUNTED," Sailing about the roth May,

SHEWAN, TOMES & Co., Agents.

[245a Hongkong, 25th March, 1899,

For Freight, apply to

EASTERN AND AUSTRALIAN STEAM- SHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.

FOR SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE, (Calling at PORT DARWIN & QUEENSLAND PORTS, and taking through Cargo to ADELAIDE, NEW ZEALAND, TASMANIA, &c.)

THE Steamship

"MENMUIR,"

USE WITHIN THE COLONY OF HONG Captain St. John George, will be despatched KONG OF AN INVENTION OF IMPROVE as above on SATURDAY, the 1st April, at MENTS IN TENEMENT BUILDINGS.

4 P.M.

This well-known Sienner is specially fitted NOTICE is hereby given that the PETI. for. Passengers, and has a Refrigerating Char:

ber which ensures the supply of Fresh Provi sions, Ice, &c, throughout the voyage.

TION, DECLARATION and SPECI FICATION, required by ORDINANCE No. 2 of 1892 have been, duly filed in the Office of the Colonia Secretary of Hongkong, and that it is the intention of the said ARTHUR TURNER by HENRY LARDNER DEN NYS, his Solicitor, to apply at the Sitting of the Executive Council hereinafter mentioned for LETTERS PATENT for the exclusive asc within the said Colony of Hongkong of the above Invention

And Notice is also hereby also given that a Shting of the Executive Council before whom the matter of the Petition will come for decision will be held in the Council Chamber at the GOVERNMENT OFFICES, Victoria, Hongkong, on FRIDAY, the 7th day of April, 1899, at 17 of the clock in the forenoon:

Dated the 24th day of March, 1899.

H. L. DENNYS, Suljeitor for the Petitioner.

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GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

THE Coven of ander "HE following REGULATION made by Section to of the Post OFFICE ORDINANCE is published for general information-

REGISTERED CORRESPONDENCE. On and after this date no REGISTERED CORRESPONDENCE shall be received at the GENERAL POST OFFICE after to o'clock in the forenoon.of the day of the departure of a Mail except upon payment of a late fee of re cepts; and the receipt of all Registered Cor respondence shall absolutely cease after 10AS o'clock in the forenoon of such day.

By Command,

H. STEWART LOCKHART,

· Colonial Secretury,

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Colonial Secretary's Office,

Hongkong, 25th March, 1899. CHINA TRADERS INSURANCE CO., LIMITED.

THE OFFICES of the COMPANY have

barn: REMOVED to QUEEN'S BUILD

INOS Praya,

Hongkong, 23th March, 189)

This Steamer is installed throughout with the Electric-light.

A Stewardess and a duly-qualified Surgeon are carried.

N.B.--Return Tickets issued by this Com- pany to and from AUSTRALIA, are available for return by the Steamers of the CHINA NAVIGA- TION COMPANY and vice versa.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co.,

Agents.. Hongkong, 25th March, 1899. 1383a JORTHERN PACIFIC STEAMSHIP

COMPANY.

NORT

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. STEAMSHIP "OLYMPIA," FROM TACOMA, VICTORIA, YOKO, HAMA, KOBE AND MOJI

The above Steamer having arrived, Consignees of Cargo are hereby requested to send in their fills of Lading for countersignature, and to take immediate delivery of their Goods from alongside.

Cargo impeding the discharge of the Vessel will be landed and stored at Consigneer' risk and expense.

DODWELL & CO., LIMITED, Agents, Hongkong, 25th March, 1899.

Hotel.

WINDSOR HOTEL, HĐNG K.UNG.

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A. S. WATSON & Co., Limited, THE HONGKONG DISPENSARY.

DEATH.

The President explained the object, of meeting. He added that he thought the con census of opinion was that they ought to have a better building for their Institute that it would be a great inducciment, not only to people who were residents in the Colony, but also to engineers on board steamers when they came on shore to find that they were able to read the latest periodicals with the greatest comfort possible. He did not think he could say anything more in favour of the new premises, which the com- mitice had taken a great deal of pains to arrange for them. They had looked over a great many

Margaret. Nichol barmaid at the Pinya. Enst Hotel, gave evidentee as to defendant coming into the hotel on the evening of the 15th inst alightly under the influence of drink. He went out at about eight o'clock taking with him a cane like the one produced,

Leith King, aged 14, said that on Wednesday: night she and her mother and sister and Maudie Parker and Mr. Mackinnon, were gong along Praya East in rickshas. Her sister was in the first ricksha, Maudie in the second, she was in the third, her mother was In the fourth, and Mr. Mackinnon was in the fifth. At about eight o'clock they were passing Fenwick's Engineer ing works when she saw a man came from

A LOT of Crown Land on Macdonnell Road, Kowloon, at the back of the Godowns, was which contains 18,646 square feet realized Osborne for the Wharf and Godown Co. Ar the Magistracy this morning, before Mr. T. Sercombe Smith, Sve Chinamen were charged with assaulting an Indian constable. The constable was on the Praya at about six o'clock this morning when he saw a Chinaman running followed by a Portuguese. The latter shouted out "stop him," and the Constable caught hold of the Chihaman and they strug gled together. A crowd of Chinamen collected round and attacked the constable, who was got down on the ground and badly mauled. His revolver was seized, and while he was struggling to retain it three of the chambers went off, but noone was shot. The constable managed to blow his whistle and, assistance coming, hve of his assailants were arrested. It seems that there had been a row on board a launch, and places in the town, and he thought that they under the verandah. He grabbed at the first the Chinaman was running away in conseqa.. would all admit-at all events most of them and second rickshas and missed them, Thon would that the place selected was in every he grabbed at here and seized it by the wacel. Then ence. Two of the defendants were sentened to

way suited to their requirements. He proposed He ultimately seized her. by the throat. six months and the rest to one month,

thit the resolution passed at the previous Mr. Mackinnon came up. He and the man IN an article recently contributed to the Forum meeting be confirmed, but before putting it, it struggled together. Then the man struck Mr. by Colonel Denby, for many years American night be well that he should keep it over a little Mackinnon with a stick and ran away Minister in Pekin, and now. one of the special white in order to give the members present an Mrs. King also gave evidence. Commissioners in the Philipines, who passed opportunity of making any further remarks they Complainant said that, on the evening of the

here recently we find a clear expression might feel disposed to make upon the important 15th instant he was in a licksha in Praya East... thoughtier that, by holding those island, the stop they were about to take. He was with Mrs. King and two daughters and No one taking advantage of this, the Presid Miss Parker. He was in the last of five rick United States will avert the partition of China

shas. When near to Fenwick's Engineering and, at least, postpone a general European war. ent formally proposed the confirmation of the "I am in favour of holding the Philippines," resolution..

Mr. Murchie seconded and the motion was place he saw a man catch hold of Miss Letitia. Col. Denby says, "because I cannot conceive of

King's ricksha. Seeing this, witness's coolie. carried unanimously. any alterative to our doing so, except the sei-

swerved to the right and ran in front. The Mr. Kinghorn congratulated the members man had then got, the girl by the throat. zure of territory in Cluna; and I prefer to hold

het rather than to oppress further the helpless on the very satisfactory way in which they had Finally his ricksha was stopped. He I want confirmed the resolution. It showed that they got out, went to the man and asked Gavemment and people of China. Chinatopreserve her autonomy, to become great were still in the progressive mood. He hoped him what his reason was, for stopping the and prosperous; and I want these results, not they would continue so, and assist the com-

was a blow in the face. He returned the blow, for the interests of China, but for our own inter- initiee, who had now to begin the real work. young Indy's rickaha, and the answer he got csts. I ani not the agent or attorney of China; The real work was to move from the present hitting him in the mouth, he thought. He had

new home as pleasant, as enticing, and or something from under his left arm and hit. and, as an American, I do not look to the pro-premises as soon as possible and ninke their no sooner done that than defendant drew a cand comfortable as possible. The committee had him across the eye with it. The cant had some entered into negotiations with several gentle sort of lump on it at one end which went right other country's but simply of our own." AT the Supreme Court this morning the Chief men who were most anxious to obtain the into his right eye. For a few moments he could Justice delivered judgment in the case of Chan present premises. They had had some very not see with either eye, but before then he had Aeg 7. Chu King Wan, and others. Food ofits already, and the committee were a good view of defendant, going right up to him feeling a little buoyant over the matter, as the and being face to face with him. He thought Plaintiff sought to obtain an injunction to

rent offered had been a litle over what they defendant was minus head gear. As soon as restrain defendants from carrying on in the

were paying themselves. (Hear, hear)-3914 recovered himself he got back into him. Empire of China or any other tribunal whatso ever other than that honourable court, any suit that the bogie of those premises hanging on ricksha and sat down, as he could not do any or other proceeding in which defendants alleg. their hands had disappeared already, and he thing He did not see what became of defen cu plaintiff was one of the partners in or was thought all the other bogies with regard to the dant. He wentinto the hospital the same evening. ficial part of the business would disappear and his right eye andant was brought the otherwise responsible for the debts of a certain

also (Hear, hear.) firm, on the ground that plaintiff and defendant

the following day: resided and carried on business within the The President read a letter from Mr. GJ. Bhospital and he identified film, picking him out

Sayer approving of the change of rooms, of 12 soldiers, all in the same uniform, merge jurisdiction of that honourable court, and that

Air. Kinghora said he should like to bear the PC Kerr said that on Wednesday March on in Praya East, about opening ceretsony should tuke. 10 pm ho uw defendant go to the Praya The President said Mr. Kinghorn had sug East Hotch. He carried a stick in his hand. gested a dinner, to which His Excellency the At bot 850 pm he saw him coming up the Garernor, H. E. Major-General Gascoigne footpath in Arsenal street and go into Queen's the members of the Legislative Council, and Rond. At the last house at the south end of Ar the leading merchants in Hongkong connected with shipping should be invited. He fully senal Street he saw a Chinaman standing, and he saw defendant bis hin with a stick Witness approved of the suggestion, and

and proposed that

that caught hold of defendant and saved him why he it be carried out.

had struck the man Defendant

Phat?

motion of China's interest, or Spain's or any

the firm in question had always had its place Colony, no

of business in this Empire of China. On

be

the fouth of March plaintiff obtained on an exparte motion an order restraining defendant or his agent from carrying on a suit against him in the Empire of China, but on the 21st r. Thomas, on behalf of defendant, On the oth inst., H. C. SPARROW, on board March the German Mail Steamer Sachsen.. (By moved to discharge-this order by way of injtine cable.)

zaion on two grounds, first that the court had no

Jurisdiction to make the order sought to discharged, and secondly, that even if the court had jurisdiction the court ought not, on the facts placed before it by plaintiff, to have made the order. That matter was argued, and now stood for decision by the Court. His Lordship held that plaintiff had not sustained his action and that the suit failed and must be dismissed.

The Honghong Telegraph

HONGKONG, SATURDAY, MARCH 25, 1899. TELEGRAMS.

(By Telegraph.)

Special to the Hongkong Telegraph.”- THE WAR IN THE PHILIPPINES,

A GREAT BATTLE.

Maxita, March 25th. 4.3 p.m.

A great battle commenced at daylight to-day. The northern American line ad. vanced and swung round, as on a pivot, towards Malabon. The Philipinos offered

Massas. Benjamin, Kelly and Potts in their Weekly Shure Report state-Banks.Hong- kong and Shanghai Banks have advanced to 271 percent, premium with sales at intermediate rates and the latter quotation. The London quota- tion is 58. Nationals have changed hands at $20. Marine Insurances-Unions have been sold in small lots at $230. China Traders have been done at $62 and $63. North Chinas are firm with buyers at Tls, 184. Cantons are obtainable at $1a2. Straits are quiet with sellers at S. Fire Insurances.

small sale of Hongkung Fires at $300 is all there is to report under this heading Shipping Hongkong, Canton and Macao Steamboats have been in some demand and sales have been effected at $281, 8283 and 29. Indo Chinas hare suffered a slight decline, and

a strong resistange. The Americans cap-have been done at 66 owing to shares offer tured the Philipino trenches and while this manœuvre was in progress the cavalry encircled the Philipinos in the vicinity of Malabon and Pola The Philipino loss was heavy, while the Americans lost ton

killed and a hundred wounded.

Received at 5.20 p.m. Published at 3.30 p.m.

REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.

THE RECENT ANGLO-FRENCH AFRICAN AGREEMENT.

LONDON, March 23rd, Both Great Britain and France appear, to be satisfied with the Anglo-French Agreement regarding the Nile.

DEPARTURE OF LORD SALISBURY TO THE CONTINENT. Lord Salisbury has left London for the

THE MAHDI'S REMAINS,

Riviera.

The Sirdar, Lord Kitchener, accepts the entire responsibility for the dispersal of the Mandi's remains and Lord Cromer entirely supports his (Lord Kitchener's) action,

LOBAL AND GENERAL:

YESTERDAY a Chinaman was on a scaffold at

Hongkong Dock, painting a vessel, when he fell and was killed. A Chinaman dropped down dead on the Praya Reclamation yesterday, beart disease being supposed to have been the cause of death.

THE trade of the part of Hamburg has in creased so enormously of late that the landing accommodation is found to be inadequate to cope with the traffic. Therefore it is been decided again to increase the docks, quays, etc. For this purpose the Senate has valed the sum of one million pounds.

It will be seen by reference to our advertise THIS

"HIS ESTABLISHMENT, situated in the ment columns Hongkong will be honoured

elegant Building known as "CON- by the visit of a really first-class dramatic com NAUGHT HOUSE," offers First-class Accompany, and that they have already been billed to modation to Residents and Travellers,

put on the Theatre Royal stage Wilson Barrett's Passenger Elevaor, froin Entrance Hall to great success The Sign of the Cross. Judging each Floor in charge of experienced Attendant, from the Singapore newspapers, which have Favourable Arrangements made for Families nothing but praise for Mestre, Dallas and and for Monthly or Extended Perioda

Musgrave's Company, there is no doubt but HP BOHM that their visit to these shores will be as pleas Propisier & Manager Jant to the spectators as it will be remunerative

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ing for the settlement; at the close the market is firmer and shares can be placed at $67. Douglas Steamships have again changed hands at $58. Star Ferries have been fixed at $12 been done at rates between $180 and $182 and and $124. Refineries-China Sugars have close with sales at $170 ex the dividend of see per share paid up today. Luzons remain quiet with sales at $50. Mining-Punjom's are want ed at $5 and the preference shares at $1.40 Charbonnages are firm with sales and buyers at $145. Queens, after declining to 55 cents, are again enquired. for at 6o cents. Jelebus are firm at $81. Olivers have been placed at

S1. Great Eastern and Caledonians

of the members as to what form the

Mr. W. S. Bailey seconded, and the motion was carried unanimously,

A hearty vote of thanks was accorded the President for his services in the chair, on the motion of Mr. A. Bain, seconded by Mr. W. 5. Bailey,

A most enjoyable smoking concert was afterwards held, Mr. Kinghorn acting as Chair

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FOOTBALL.

CHALLENGE SHIELD FINAL

The result of the final match of the Shield competition, played this afternoon on Happy Valley, when time was called was -Hongkong, o goals; Artillery, o goals. Another twenty minutes play was ordered,

The opposing teams, with the position of each player, were:

(HONGKONG F. C.)

Goalkeeper

F. Kiss.

Beck ANTO PIEEK)

Looks-C. Kx

Forwards Low--Guren-NouLE HA

(ARTILLERY) Forward

P. HL-MILLLT. GREENE-FROST-STILKE

(Gunner (Gunner) (Gunner) (Bont.)

Hnives GMAN-KELLY-Habw

(Bom) (Gunner) (Gunner)

Back

P. S. BULL-WILADA

(upper) (Cunner)

Gozikerper-

1 MORPHY (Outner)

Mr. J. W. L. Oliver was referee, and Sergt. Barlow, of the Kowloon F.C., and Mr. Tuohy, V.R.C., were linemen.

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VIVIANNE DAGMAR COMEDY

COMPANY."

was taken out on the. 17th. On

is it your business? He, witness, then called the Chinaman forward and asked him if he wanted to charge defendant with striking him. The Chinaman said no, so he cautioned defendant and let him go The stick which defendant- was carrying was a bamboo like the one pro duced He, witness, then turned round to go towards Fraya East down Arsenal Strper when a gentleman stopped him and asked him if he had seen an Antilleryman passing along, and why he had not arrested him. He asked him. what should he arrest him for, and the man complained that a gentleman had had his eye knocked out. Witness then went towards Blue Buildings and met the elder Miss King and. Miss Parker: They complained that the younger Miss King had been assaulted by an Antilleryman, who had also knocker Mr Mackinnon's eye out. He tank the No

Police Station. On the 17th attended Victoria Barracks and iden defendant When he saw defendant in Arsenal Street he was without a cap. PRSTE

Frank Steadman a gubner of the RA said He was on sentry go at Victoria Bartacks oh.. the evening of Wednesday, the 15th inst He saw defendant enter the barracks at 110 p.. He was in uniform but had no capWhen his "went off duty he say defendant in the guard- room. Defendant's clothing was covered with

R.G. Emslie, acting bombardier in the R As said that on the night of the 15th inst. he, took the stick produced to the guard room in Victoria Batracks. He found it' in the top verandal He did not know to whom the longed Beside the stick lie found defendant's regimental belt

PREV

THE WAXWORKS

Inspector Moffat said that on the 17th March shortly after four-p.m. defendant was with other Artillerymen at Victo Jacks Miss Letitia King and Mrs declined 10 $24 sales, but have since improved

there but they failed to identify and have been placed at $3, $34. $3 and $4.

was then No. 12 on the Raubs have been done at $60 and Sods. Docks,

placed No 16 to the right an Wharves and Godowns.Hongkong and Whampoa Docks continue in favour and

The above talented Company gave the last and Miss Lily were brougitsin. shares have been taken off the market atal their performances at the City Hall inst to identify him PC) in and be picked out 18th instant defendant was advancing rates up to 320 per cent, premium, night, Owing. the number of entertainments, the stock closing him with further buyers. numbering no less than five, that have been Kowloon Wharf shares have been negotinted running concurrently during this week in Hospital with ten other Art at $80, Lands, Hotels and Buildings. Hong Hongkong, the house was not quite so full then No. 4 from the right charged defendant repli kong Lands have found buyers at $783. West as it has been on previous occasions, but identified him without any Points have been booked at $28. Hongkong those who were present fully agreed that Hotels have improved their position slightly they were perfectly satisfied, and that it was no defen

fault of the caterers that the first night numbers His Worship Addle would and have been placed at 378, $79 and $80. Humphrey's Estate have been sold at 80. had not been inaintained. The artists on appear and in the meantime agoten

The Cisa was remanded till Tuesda China Providents have changed hands to a fairingand making their exits were greeted by hearty with the case summarily or sendi extent at $9.20. Cotton Mills,-Ewos hare rounds of applause. The play was "The Elder been taken off the market at Tls. 78. Hong- of the Kite wine was, pus on by special kong Cottons have been sold at 584 and $85. request. The same fine, artists took the Miscellaneous Green Island Cements, owing with which they gave such great satisfaction:

on the opening appcamnce list Monday. to the Company declaring no dividend, have declined to $21 sales. At the close the market Among the variety turns it is hard to say which one caused the greatest enjoyment and most is a shade firmer and shares can be placed at $214. Electrics have changed hands at $11 deserved the rounds of applause with which

greetod Of course' alis they and are now steady at $12.Ropes have found

Vivianne Dagmars, serpentine dancing is the:] buyers at $179, Fenwicks are wanted at $33 attraction and we do not remember having the enterp Traways have been placed at $140.

seen anything in her line that could come any where near the Ana exhibition of grace and various skill with which she charmed all her spectators figures are last night. We are informed that the company, most lifelike We would remind our readers that to-night | will open at the Lyceum Theatre, Shanghai, on

being particularl Arc's Marionettes will give the last per the 12th proximo; we wish them the Guccare of the formance of their entertaiment. The proof of that so much talent and enterprise, 19 richly, ther the pudding is in the eating and the quality of deserves. an entertainment can be fairly judged from the amount of success that it attains.. Judging by this standard it must be confessed that Mr.S

After all, the start D'Aic has been exceptionally successful during

This tiis six works, stay in Hongkong, full house Garcil being the rule for every performance that he regarding has given. We have not yet been informed, Shanghai paper where it is his intention, of, showing next but, again, and the wherever it may be, wolfope be may receive as currente originates much support as has been given to him by the desp inhabitants of Hongkong -

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