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To-day's Advertisements.

THE CHINA BORNEO COMPANY,

LIMITED.

(NEW COMPANY.)

(QUEEN'S BUILDINGS, HONGKONG)

NOTICE.

FROM OFFICIAL--LIQUIDATOR OF THE CHINA BORNEO COMPANY, LIMITED, IN LIQUIDATSON,

UNDER the terms of a scheme of recons

truction sanctioned by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court af 11ongkong on the zist day of October, 1899, an Agreement of Recons truction has been entered into by me, the Official Liquidator of the China Burner Com pany, Limited, in Liquidation, reinafter called the Old Company) with a new Con pany registered on the 1st day of November, 1899, called "The China Borneo Company, Limited (hereinafter called the New Com pany.") The agreement is dated the 23rd day of October, 1899, and can be seen at the Office of the Registrar of Companies, Hongkong where it is, filed. The nominal capital of the New Company is $150,000 divided into 7.500 shares of Twenty Dollars each.

Each holder of a Share or Shares in the old Company (on each of which 855 has been credited as paid up) is entitled, on payment of $5 per share and delivering up the scrip for his share or shares in the Old Company, to a share or shares in the New Company on which $15 will be deemed to have been paid up in respect of the $20 face value of such share. The remaining to remain to be called up at such time, as the Consulting Committee may think fit.

Each holder of fully paid up shares in the Old Company is entitled, on delivering up the scrip for his fully paid up shares in the OM Company, to an equal number of fully paid up. shares in the New Company,

Written notice of dissent from the proposed scheme of reconstruction must be lodged with ine at the above address within twenty-ono days from the date of this notice.

Application by Shareholders in the Old Com- pany must be made within twenty-one days from the date of this notice.

Forms of application by shareholders in the

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 1899.

To-day's Advertisements.

LODGE ST. JOHN, 415, S.C. REGULAR MEETING of the above Lodge will be held on SATURDAY, the 1th instant, at MASONIC HALL, Zetland Street, fur 8.30 p.m. precisely. Business: The Annual Election of R. W. M. and Officers, Visiting Brethern are cordially invited

(1402) Hongkong, 5th November, 1800

at

VICTORIA PRECEPTORY.

REGULAR MEETING of the VIC. TORIA PRECEPTORY will be held at the FREEMASONS" HALL, on TUESDAY. the 14th instant, ut 8.30 for P.M. precisely Visiting Sir Knights are cordially invited to attend.

Ergoun

Hongkong, 9th November, 1899.

TOYO KISEN. KAISHA.

NOTICE.

(“ONSIGNEES of CARGO per Steamship

"AMERICA MARU”

are hereby notified that their Goods are at their risk being discharged into Lighters and or landet into our Godowns at Wancha and delivery may be had either from Lighters or from our Godowns upon countersignature -ost Bills of Lading.

Goods remaining unclaimed after the 16th instant will be subject to rent.

No Fire Insurance has been effected.

J. S. VAN BUREN,

Agent. Hongkong, 9th November, 1899.

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Intimation.

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garrison at either place. Still it will be probably some weeks before re-inforcements can reach them and we must not congratu- late ourselves too soon. upon the safety of these posts. The Boers appear to have made up their minds to do as much damage, as possible even if they cannot capture the British garrisons or wipe them out, and the exploding of the De Beers dynamite means a big loss. One would have supposed that they would have appropriated à instead of destroying it, as it might have come in very useful during the campaign.

REINFORCEMENTS.

Five troopships are due at Durban &, day and after that ships may be expected to arrive in quick succession. Still, it is dotiba- ful if the five ships will Hing more than six thousand men between them and these wild probably be only sufficient to re-inforce the troops in the neighbourhant of Durban and Pietermaritzburg. If they are sent to the front in driblets they can do no good and they will probably wait until a sufficient force has been collected us act independently of the Indian Contingent, so that it will most likely be the beginning of December before we can hope to hear any news of a British advance. Ladysmith may be relieved, but there operations are likely to cease for the present.

As we said before, General Sir Roovers Byller does not appear inclined to risk his men unnecessarily, and in this he is certainly wise.

TELEGRAMS.

REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.

THE WAR.

A Cessation of Hostilities,

LONDON, November 7th. An official despatch from Ladysmith, via Escqurt 6th inst, states that there has been a ressation of hostilities since Friday. General Joubert refused General White's requiest that

Old Company can he obtained from me the A. S. WATSON & Co., batants should be allowed to leave.

Undersigned.

J. WHEELAY,

Official Liquidator of the CHINÄ BORNEO CO., LIMITED,

IN LIQUIDATION.

Hongkong, 9th November, 1899.

Enjora

THE CHINA AND MANIŁA STEAM-

SHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.

FOR MANILA.

THE Company's New Steamship

"DIAMANTE,"

Captain R.W. Almond, will he despatched for the

above port, TO-MORROW, the roth instant,

at 3 P.NL

The attention of Passengers is directed to the excellent accommodation provided by this aleanter. She is fitted throughout with Electie Light.

For Freight of Passage, apply to

SHEWAN, TOMES & Co., General Managers. Hongkong, 9th November, tö99. [384 CHINA. NAVIGATION COMPANY,

LIMITED..

FOR SHANGHÀI

HE Company's Steamship

THE

"WUHU."

LIMITED.

WINE MERCHANTS.

ESTABLISHED AЛ). 1841.

CLARETS.

but the sick have been removed to a separate

camp.

Action at Dewdorp.

A smart action occurred at Dewdorp/m11 Friday in which General Brocklehurst drove, the floers a considerable distance and dis. abled a gun.

There has also been fighting | at Bulwana.

Our fosses are Capt. Knapp, 15 Lieut. Brabant, sis men killed and twenty wounded. The position is believed to be entirely secure.

The defences have been

St. ESTEPH, Red Capsule...$ 6.96 $ 756 strengthened and provisions are plentiful. C'ST. Jones, Red Capsule 9,00

La Rosn, Red Capsule.......... 12.96 Chateau Haly Bring LAR-

9.60

13492

18.60 RIVE CHATEAU MOULAN D'ARMATI --

21,00

19.20

HA... CHATEAU POSTFI GARNĒT...... 15.00 CHATEAU LA Toer CarNET... 30,00 CHATEAU RĀUZAS. CHATEAU LAFITIE

23.20

42.00 48.00

These CLARETs are bought direct from the leading French growers, The lowest priced are of exceptional value and guaranteed to be the Captain Benson, will be despatched as alive genuine product of the juice of the not artificially made und ¡ኔ * ፦ grape. as is generally the case with cheap (43874) Wines.

TOMORROW, the oth instant.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,

Agents

Hongkong, oth Noveraber, 1899.

DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.

FOR SWATOW, AMOY AND TAMSUL

HE Company's Steamiship THE

** HAILOONG/ Captain Robson, will be despatched for the above Ports, on SATURDAY, the 11th instani,

at 10A.M.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co.. General Manager -

143994 Hongkong, 9th November, 1899 - THE CHINA AND MANIŁA STEAM- SHIP COMPANY, LIMITED

FOR MANHA.

THE Company's Steamship

* ESMERALDA"

Captain Cobban, will be despatched for the above Port, ni MONDAY, the 13th instant, at

P.M.

Thissteamer, has Superior Accommodation for Passengers and is fitted with the Electric Light,

For Freight or l'assage, apply to

SHEWAN, TOMES & CO.,

General Managers. Hongkong, th November, 1899. [14032

CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.

FOR SHANGHAL

THE Company's Steamship

"TAIWAN,"

Captain Harder, will be despatched as above on TUESDAY, the 14th instant.

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,

Agents.

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Hongkong, 9th November, 1899.

CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.

FOR MANILA. HE Company's Steamship

THE

SUNGKIANG,” Captain Moore, will be despatched as above on WEDNESDAY, the 15th' instant.

The attention of Passengers is directed the Superior Accommodation offered by this Steamer. The Vessel is fitted throughout with Electric Light.

"

For Freight or Passage, apply to

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,

Agents, Hongkong, 9th November, 1899.

11390

OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY:

FOR AMOY.

THE Company's Steamship THE

#BELLEROPHON,"

Captain Lyons, will be despatched FRIDAY, the 17th instant..

For Freight or Passage, apply to

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,

Agents. Hongkong, 9th November, 1899.

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CHATEAU LA TOUR CARNET. CHA- TEAP RACZAS and CHATEAU LAPUTTE are commended to the notice of Cou- noisseurs as high-class after-dimmer Wines of a rich and rare character.

Sample bottles and smaller quanti- ties will be supplied at proportionate wholesale rates.

We guarantee our Winesand Spirits to be genuine only when bought direct from us in the Colony or from

Mafoking Holds Out.

Daily fighting has taken place at Mafe- king, all in favour of the garrison. The Boers have suffered heavily there and at Dewdorp.

The "Terrible's" Guns, H. M. . Terrible took her big guns, mounted on carriages like field guns, to be

landed at Durban.

Evacuation of Colenso. sharp skirmishing preceeded the evacua-

tion of Colenso which position the enemy's long range guns and overwhelming numbers rendered antenable.

The Natal Naval Corps with guns has returned to Maritzburg to reassure the in- habitants.

Kimberly Safe. News from Kimberly dated ist instan says the reseigers who have been re-inforced by 1,500 men from Maleking have been mainly occupied in destroying the outlying property. They have exploded De Beers | store of dynamite seven miles distant. The store Contained 35'tons and the shock of the

explosion was tremendous.

*

LATER.

The Fighting Round Ladysmith. Reuter's Correspondent at Escourt wires

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babitants, who have never paid tribute to thie Spanish. The argument of the American press is that if they are not part of the Philippine up, then they must-be regarded as part of Formosa and so belong to Japan: an argument that seems unanswerable. ED., A.C.12

TYPHOON WARNING.

WARNING FROM MANILA

The following telegram has been courteous ly forwarded to us by t. S. Consul-General R.

Wildman -

MANILA OBSERVATORY, November 9th,

1

- Depression probably S.E. Manila.

HONGKONG OBSERVATORY REPORT, The Observatory report says:--- On the 9th at 10.43 as the barometer has fallen generally, particularly in the Southern Philippines. A depression, which is probably moving Westwards, seems to be situated to the S.E. of Luzon. Pressure is highest over Japan. Gradients moderate on the coast, rather steep with very strong monsoon in the N. part of the China Sea. FORECAST-Fresh winds; cloudy, some drizzling rdin.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Dusiso the blow last night a sampan was driven onto the Praya will at Tsim-tsa-tspi and swatped. The crew were busily at work this. morning rescuing their impeilimenta. It is reported that a baby is missing.

THE Hos. Treasurer of the Alice Memorial and Nethersole Hospitals begs to acknowledge with thanks the following donations to the funds of the Hospitals ---

Fong Siu Ting..

....$25

Ar the regular meeting of the United Service Lodge, No. 1341, E.C., last night the following brethren were elected for the ensuing year. Worshipful Master G. W. Crombie, Treasurer Worshipful Brother II. J. Watson, Tyler Brother G. R. Grimble.

A FIKE occurred on board the Austrian liner Liveiden at 7 o'clock this morning amongst the cargo in the forehold. The Fire Brigade was notified and the doating fire-engine, under the command of Deputy-Superintendent- | Haddeley,and Sorgt, Goodley, was soon, mooreil alongside and rendered such gand service that the fire was soon subdued. The amount of damage done by and the cause of the fire have not yet been discovered.

THE Cricket match for Saturday will be between the Hongkong Club and the Ladies Recreation Club, twelve aside. The following

are the teams

1.K. C. C. 1. A. Ross. A. G. Ward,

Dr. Sheward.

W. H. Howard.

Rev. Johnston.. J. J. Wild.

Capt. Waymouth. R. Izat.

K. W. Mounser. S. E. Clark. H. E. Green. R. J. Hall.

1. RL.

Rev. Vallings. H. C. R. Hancock. Capt. Langhorne. De Tuck, Ra. Viscount Suirdale. C. F. Mulliken.

. Hill.

R. F. Johnston.

J. A. Higgon.

R. J. Gerrard. Licut Strong. Dr. Atkinson.

FOOTBALL.

38TH CO. ROYAL ARTILLERY Ț

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Mr, Noble's team was tomposed of himself and Messrs. Yule, Johnston, Stockwell, R.W.F., Loring, R.A., and Wodehouse..

SANITARY BOARD..

-HONGKONG FOOTBALL CLUB. The best game of Association this season was p played yesterday by the above teams on themesting of the Sanitary Board was Happy Valley Great interest was taken in held this afternoon. There were pre the game, for the contesting teams met in the sent The President (Dr. Atkinson, Prin final in the Shield Competion last March, when cipal Civil Medical Officer) who occupied Hongkong, after playing twenty minutes extra the chair. The Vice-President (The Hon. F. time, beat the Artillery by one goal to nil, H. May, Captain Superintendent of Police), thereby securing the shield. Hongkong was the Hon R D. Ormsby (Director of Pablic again successful yesterday, and won by one goal to nil, which was exactly identical with Works), Dr Clark (Medical Officer of Health),

and Mr. Duggan (Secretary).ER last season's victory, but this time there was

The minutes of the previous meeting were no extra time played. 1: will perhaps be

passed. remembered that the Club's win last March,

ORDERS OF THE DAY. was a peculiar one. A shot was seul for goal, and many referees would have given the point, for Murphy put his hand back and scooped out the ball before it touched the net. Mr. Oliver, who was the referee, undoubtedly to save time in disputing, ordered both teams to line up twelve yards from the goal, thereby awarding the Club a penalty. Murphy then stood six yards out from under the bar, and the ball was placed another six yards further out directly in front of him. Noble took the kick and sent the ball into the net at lightning speed, giving Murphy no chance whatever.

Since then changes have taken place in both teams, four in the Artillery and three in the Club.

The composition of the teams last March were

HONGKONG S Goalkeeper,

f. Kew.

Backs

Anton, Pinckney.

Hatves.

Looker. C. Kew. Howard, Forwards. Lowe. Green. Noble. Hancock, Danby,

ARTILLERY. Forwards.

Dell Mill. Lt. Greene. Frost. Stiles.

Halves.

Gidman. Kelly, Brown..

Bucks.

P. S. Bell. Wilson. Goalkeeper.

P. Murphy

Yesterday, the sides were as follow:

HONGKONG KC. F. Kew

Blake. Hall. Looker Kem. Howard. Libgaud. Green. Noble. Hancock. Danby. O ARTILLERY.

Panter. Stiles. Lt. Greene. Frost. Harris. Gidman. Steel.' Milne. Rell. Wilson. Murphy.

Mr. H. W. Stade was the referee and started the game shortly after the advertised time, the Artillery taking the initiative. They got into the Club's territory, and Milne tried a long received the kick-out and passed the ball to shot, the ball going over the line, C. Kew Danby, but he was pressed closely on the touch. fine and could not get off with a sprint, so gave the ball to Hancock, whoj, with Howard, in- vaded the Antillery quarters. From a throw-in Libcand tried to get through, but Bell stepped in and gave the ball to his forwards, who went off with a rush, only, however, to send the sphere harmlessly over the goal-line. Hancock and Danby did capital passing on the wing and the latter essayed at goal, but Bell as relieved, and play was taken into the Club's half anger threatened Hongkong's goal, when Kew secured and gave to Noble, who cleared to Libeaud on the wing The soldiers, however, were quickly back again, and the Club had to act strongly in the the referee (if he saw it) failed to award the defense of its citadel. Just here we think

Club a penalty for a foul on Howard. The homesters were not long in getting once more: into the Anillery preserves, where Danby upset the equilibrium of Wilson and kicked for goal It was good shot, but a little wide of the. mark, the ball striking the net at the side half werefent from the upright. Kew, Howard and Danby participated in a good bit of passing on the left wing, which was imitated a minute later on the other wing by Noble, Green and Libenud. Then Harris and Frost for the Artillery were prominent when the latter sent the ball right across the ground to Stiles and Panter. The last named, in attempting to shoot,

Tuts morning at the magistracy, Mr. Compety had to decide between two litigants in an

assault case. From the evidence it appears Mr. Waus, a merchant in Kowloon had a quarrel with a Chinaman. Words led to personal violencr, Mr. Watts receiving a cut in the face either from a pencil or a knife. Two summons taken out one by Mr. Watts, the other by the Chinaman and Mr. Gomperty was this morning asked to judge between the belligerents and decided in favour of the European, the against him being dismissed and the Chinaman having to pay a fine summons

of $5. This decision, however, did not quite satisfy Mr. Watts who asked if he could appeal, pointing out that not only had he suffered bodily injury in that the clothing he was wearing at the time of the encounter had been Spoilt. Mr. Gompertz said notice of appeal would have to be made in proper foran.

miskicked and let Looker in, but the Artillery possession and ran into the Club's domains, were playing a great gaite and once more got when Frost tricil a shot, which failed. Looker secured and kicked the ball well across to Danby who sped off with Milne in pursuit; the former got in his centre though, and Noble tried hard to reach the ball, but Wilson was a little allend of him and put his goal uut of jeopardy by getting in a huge kick, which resulted in a hot attack being made on the Club's fortress. WILS all there however, and: twice Kew

1. Report by the Sanitary Surveyor on the Latrine and Urinal Accommodation of the City'. of Victoria, and its connection with the fouling of Storm-water Drains

2. Report, for the Fourth Quarter of 1899, of an inspection, by the District Visiting Sub- Committee of the Board.

The Hun: Director Public Works pursuant to notice proposed

in

That the Board recommend the erection of a public latrine on a corner lot of Crown Landi Taipingshan bounded on the West by Tank Lane and on the South by Bridges,

ERECTION OF A LATRINE. The-Director of Public Works pursuant to notice proposed.

That the Board recommend the erection of a public latrine, on a corner lot of Crown Land in Taipingshan, bounded on the West by Tank Lane and on the South by Bridges Street.

CREMATION OF HINDOOS

The Secretpry placed before the Board 'à letter dated 24.1999 from the Chief Medical Officer of Health informing him that "the burn- ing of the bodies of Hindoos at the Happy Valley is causing a nuisance to the residents at Morrison Hill," and asking him to "ascertain who has charge of the land on which these: cremations take place, as I consider that they should be carried out before 6 am. The last cremation took place in the afternoon about 4pm.

In reply to this letter the Secretary, replied. No one appears to be in charge of this piece of ground which is apparently government ground, used by the people who perform cre mations--would it be well to get Govt to set, aside a piece of ground for the purpose and to make regulations for proper conduct of these cremations 20

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Dr. Clarke in reply thought that "this had better, be referred to the Board to request the Government to make soine better provision for the cremation of the bodies of Hindoos... APPOINTMENT OF ASSISTANT HEALTH OFFICER,

The Colonial Secretary desiring the Board. to supply him with reasons, shewing the neces sity for the appointment of an assistant Medical Officer of Health, the. Secretary was directed duties of the assistant Medical Officer. to obtain from Dr. Clark, an abstract of the

Dr. Clark replied as follows :- The Secretary,

duties of the M. D. H.

Initach a rough abstract of the present

I do not think it would be advisable to allocate any special branch of the work at first- to the assistant... M. Q...H. as he should be cap- able at any time, of taking full charge and the local Sanitary laws are so different to the Honie Laws that it takes" months of actual practice to acquire an accurate, knowledge of Them. The duties are more than one man can: efficiently perform, at least in this climate

Sgd. F. CLARK.

The following abstract was supplied

Health

Duties of the assistant Medical Officer of

(1)Directing and superintending the work of the Inspector of Nuisances and of the ecav- opging and conservancy.contractors.

(2) Visting insanitary, overcine, wholesome dwellings and to report in writing- the action necessary to be taken to abate the nuisancest pang KERE

(3) Giving expert evidence when required in. prosecutions for the abatement of nuisances

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spectors of Nuisances as to the correct inter- (4) Visiting premises and advising the In pretation and applicability of the Sanitary laws in doubtful cases.

Colony and to report and advise upon all (5) Compiling the vital Statistics of the

matters arising out of such statistics,

(0) Examining all plans of new buildings and alterations to buildings with a view to the due observance of all sanitary laws, byelaws and government notifications.

examine all persons and cattle therein as pro- (7) Visiting Dairies and Cattle Sheds and to

·vided for in Ordinance 17 of 1897 with a view to

the provention of the spread of diseases by contaminated milk.

(8) Reporting upon the sanitary condition of Opium Divans, Lodging houses, Cattle Sheds, Bakehouses, Laundrica Basements, Offensive

Trade Premises, Public Latrines, etc., with a

view to the issue of licences and permits.

our authorised Agents at the Coast that a native eye witness of 'Thursday's battle / stance, an adjourned hearing was concluded. cleared in good style. Then a capital. (9) To examine samples of food with a view

Ports.

to the. Westward, of Ladysmith states that the Boers raised white flags and when the British advanced to accept their surrender the enemy volleyed. The cavalry and in fantry, enraged at this treachery,, charged Terrace, the wife of R. S. Juball, of a ruthlessly making great slaughter, and cap. ask the defendent for it nor, at the time, say any doing good work, but ibe soldiers' defence was, if adopted, to enforce, the best methods of pre-

A. S. WATSON & Co., Limited,

BIRTH.

On the 8th instant, at No. 2, Woodland's

daughter.

[1398aturing many prisoners.

he Hongkong Telegraph

HONGKONG, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 1899.

NOTES AND COMMENTS.

1 THE WAR.

In Friday's victory to the Southward, the infantry drove the Boers on to the plain of Tugela, and the cavalry outfiquked, and al most wiped them out.

From Japanese Papers.

The Gorman Naval Bills.

Jesos, November 1st.

1.05 p.m. It appears that the Liberal and Conserva, tive parties in the Reichstag favour the pro- extending over seventeen years, while the Radical and Clerical parties are opposed to it.

Likin Duties Farmed Out,

LONDON, Xovember 2nd. ..6.4 p..

The collection of the likin duties in Kwan tong has been farmed out-a move which foreigners regard with much apprehension.

Honor at the magistracy has to decide some very peculiar cases, this morning for in One Chinaman accused another of stealing goo, the pay he had just received from the pay table at the East Point Sugar Retinery. in the witness box he swore that the prisoner had snatched away the money when the clerk put it on the table for complainant. He did not

thing, but followed him to his house. Police Constable Lepcock gaye evidence of arrest of prisoner and said he found a little over So on prisoner's person and in his room. Defendant said he had collected the pay, for two other coolies from the pay table and asked for them to be brough: up. This morning these two coolies appeared and testi fied to having given defendant instructions to collect their pay and having received it from him.

Prisoner discharged-Puzzle which of the Chinese witnesses spoke the truth. LAST night a small fire was caused in the

bit of passing was done by Howard, Han- to their seizure; condemnation and destruction Artillery gual-line Danby cleverly eluded cock and Danby. On getting close to the if unsound.

(to) Examining when necessary dead bodies, Milne and Wilson, and had a

clear goal

to advise, as to whether death has resulted in front of him, but his attempt to put the ball found or reported as being upon premises and into the net was the worst we have seen Danby from an infectious disease do. The Club for several minutes had the best of matters, Looker, Kew, Howard and Danby

strong. Gidman, Stiles and Panter were promiment and the latter got in a centre to Lt. Greene, who would have called upon F. Kew had his brother not have smarily upset the calculations of the lieutenant. Play waged faster ihan ever and the bill travelled from one ser of the field to the olier rapidly. Shots were sent for goal by both sides, and cach custodian was called upon. Noble, Hancock and Danby, looked like getting through, when the referee blew his whistle for the interval.

On resuming, a hot pace was kept up until after about 10 minutes play a corner fell to the Club. Danby centred well, and Looker headed the ball grandly, which looked as if i would beat Murphy, but he jumped and cleared well. Shortly after at a great speed half the length of the field, and the latter get in a shot which Murphy failed to reach. This was the only goal scored, during the game, the Club once more being victorious over last season's finalists.

(1) Directing the disinfection and cleansing of all infected premises and to advise upon and vention of the spread of infectious diseases.

(12) Superintending the special works au thorised by Bye laws 23, 24 and 25 made under S.13 of Ord 15 of 1894 sluring periods of epilemia, and to visit and report upon the districts so affected.

(3) Advising as to, the necessity for new sanitary laws and byelaws, and to assist in drafting them, when required to do so, and

(14) To act on behalf of the Medical Officer of Health in his absence..

EXEMPTION FROM LIMEWASHING.

Upon the application of the Secretary of the Land Investment Company the M. O. H fo commended the exemption of Peel Street, so Ground floor, 52 whole house, Elgin Street, 16 Ground and second floors, Staunton Street 26 to 34 first and second floors and 36 second oor, from the limewashing and cleansing dur ing the months of September and October, as they are clear and are colourwashed.

Inspection of these promises was made by. inspector Reidie, who reported as follows.

I beg to report that I have inspected all the somi European houses enumerated, a of which are in a fairly clean condition wic the exception of the following floors, Peel Street 50 first and second floors, Elgin street 20, all floors; 22, ground and first floors and 36-ground

The news from South Africa points to the fact that Sir REVIRS BULLER does not intend to risk anything but is taking all posed German Navy construction scheme, office, occupied by Mr. W. Danby, the wards Hancock and Danby took the balland 18; whole houses, 22, second floor, “241′′ possible precautions to guard against having any large number of the troops in Cape Colony wiped out or captured before he is in a position to act on the offensive and suc- cessfully drive the Boers back within their own borders, apparently from all the more advanced positions in prosunity to the Free State border. He has withdrawn his forces and we shall probably hear of little or no fighting in that portion of South Africa until the long delayed transports arrive with re-in- forcements and is ready to invade the Orange Free State. Queenstown, the point to which the troops from Stormberg have been with drawn, is situated on the East London Lines while Naawpoort and Rosmead are upon the line running in from Port Elizabeth.

Affairs at Ladysmith appear to be wearing "much more cheering mpect, General for BERT has at length met his match and it looks as if the taking of Ladysmith will be impossible unless he can bring more artillery to bear upon the town.

Both Kimberly; and Mafeking appear to be doing well, despite the smallness of the

The Philippines.

DISPUTE 'ABOUT OWNERSHIP OF ISLANDS.

"LONDON, November 2nd.

6.40 p.n Count Almenas (Spanish Minister for Foreign Affairs), speaking in the Senate, declares that the Batanes and Calayan Islands are not in cluded in the Treaty of Peace (under which the Philippines were sold to the United States, for zo million dollars).

The Washington Press, doclases that if the islands are not part of the Philippine group, and therefore the property of the United States, they must belong to Japan.

The Batanes and Babuyanes are the most northerly of the Philippine Islands, being just south of Formosa. They have an area of only 980 square miles, and have about 8,700 in

There is little to be said about the players un either side, for all played well. Danby did some good sprinting, and Howard played ex- ceedingly well, especially on turning out for the first time. Looker was also in good form, and at times his speed enabled him to do some sinart things. Frost and Lt. Greene for the Artillery were about the most prominent and first floors,

A PRESENTATION.

architect, in Duddell Street, by a glowing match being thrown carelessly on to a stack of bintting paper stored in the room. It appears that one of the windows was left open, un entered the room in the evening, lit the gas clasped, and so was banging. A Chinese clerk and threw the match, as he thought on to the floor, instead of which it alighted on the paper After fastening the window back he left the Yoom. The breeze.caught the glowing match and very soon caused a blaze. Fortunately, it being early in the evening, a number of

Before the above match took place, at the The Principal Civil Medical Officer therefore soldiers and sailors were in the vicinity and so Club House, the cup and medals for the recommends that the following be crempted rendered assistance by pouring on buckets of winners of the six-aside competition were 22 and 24, Elgin street 25 to 34 Staunton street water, the fire being extinguishet before mich presented by Dr.Atkinson. The doctor said and 36 Staunton street as they have been damage had been done, only spoiling the which have been presented by a prominent not exempt

I have been asked to present these medals, recently lowashed, the other bogies should blotting-paper. The alarm was, however, given | member of the Club (Mr. C. T. Kew) to the and the Fire Brigade antred on the scene mersinthe six side competition after the

some such impetus as, is afforded by this com | 20.1, We learn that no insurance had been effected inaction of the summer months one requires per thousand was so it is fortunate no greater damage was done. Mr. Bohm the late proprietor of the Windsor Petition to get into anything like form; I yen Hotel occupies the flat underneath, but suspicasure in presenting this cup to the Captain, 20,6 tained no damage.

Mr. Noble, and the medals to the six winners,

congratulate the winners and have much

The death

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