To-day's Advertisements,
HONGKONG AND SHANGHAL BANK- ING CORPORATION.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1900.
To-day's Advertisements.
THEATRE
ROYAL,
THE
DIVIDEND declared for the "Hadt- year ending 31st December, 1899, at
CITY HALL..
the RATE of ONE POUND TEN
THE
MARRIAGE.
On the 18th January, at Bremen, M. GROTE, of Hongkong, 10 LUCIE KLEVENHUSEN, of Bremen.
The Hongkong Telegraph
WEATHER REPORT,
The Observatory report says On the 17th at 11.55 am, the barometer has fallen in the Sea of Japan, and remains almost steady on the China coast. A depression which was lying W. of the Leochous yesterday, has probably moved N.E. and reached SW. Japan This morning. Pressure is highest over N, China. Clients Boderate with fresh to strong mon-
China Sea FORD AT:- Fresh N.E. winds; fair.
SHILLINGS together with BONUS of HONGKONG AMATEUR DRAMATIC HONGKONG, Saturday, February 17, 1900. squs on the cast and in the N. part of the
TEN SHILLINGS Sterling per Share of $125
is PAYABLE op and after" MONDAY, the Ninelehnta Fehritty, compent at the OFFICES of the Corporation where Shareholders are requested to apply for WARRANTS.
By order of the Cant of Directors,
T. JACKSON,
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Chief Manager, ♣ Hongkong. 17th Febuary, 1900.
THE HONGKONG AND KOWLOON WHARF AND GODOWN .CO., LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
"HE THIRTEENTH ORDINARY. ANC
THERE VERMAN OF SHAREHOL DERS in the abwe Company will be held at the COMPANY OFFICE, No 4, Connaught Roud, at Naes, on MONDÂY, the 5th March, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors, with a Statement of Accounts la 31st December, 18).
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 13rd February to jih March, both days inclusive
EDWARD OSBORNE,
Secretary Hongkang, 17th February, 1900,
Tad
CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY).
LIMITED.
FOR MANILA ILOILO AND CEBU.
THE Company's Steamship
*KWEIYANG,
"Captain Cute bridge, will be despatched asahave
on MONDAY, the roth instant.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents.
Hongkong, #7th February, 1900,
[2048
DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP, COMPANY.
TH
LIMITED.
FOR SWATOW, AMOY AND FODCHOW.
HE Company's Steamship
HAITAN,"
Captain Koach, will be despat her for the above Ports, na TUESDAY, the oth instant, at Daylight.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co.. - Genéral Managers. „ Hongkong, 1th February, sta], THE CHINA AND MANILA STEAM
SHIP COMPANY, LIMITED; FOR MASHA, VAAMOY.
TUE Company's Steamship
"ESMERALDA,"
Captain Ramsay, will be despatched for the above Part, on THURSDAY: the sad instant. This steamer bas Superitur Accommodation for Passengers and is fitted with the Bleetri Light
For Freight or Passage, apply to
SHEWAN, TOMES & Co..
General Managers. Hongkong, 15th February, 1919.
THE PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY.
STEAM FOR STRAITS, CEYLON, AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADEN, EGYFT, MEDITERRANEAN PORTS, PLYMOUTII "AND" "LUNDUS (Through Bills of Lading issued inr BATAVIA, PRESIAN GULF, CONŢINENTAL, and AMERICAN PORTS)
HE Steamship
THE
"ČLADES Captain E. Street, carrying Her Majesty's Mails, will be despatched from this Port for BOMBAY, &c., on SATURDAY, the 3rd March, at Noon, taking Passengers and Carga for the above Ports.
Silk and Valeables, all Cargo fur France, and Tea for London fender artongement) will be thashipped at Colondo fate a steamer proceeding direct to Mareilles and London; Other Cargo for London, Sr., will be conveyed vit Boulay with Transhipment.
Parcels will be received at this 130ice until
I WILL GIVE
FOUR PERFORMANCES
OF
THE YEOMEN OF THE GUARD. OR
THE MERRYMAN AND HIS MAID.
1:
W. S. GILBERT & ANTHER SULIVAN, THIS EVENING,
́SATURDAY, 17th February.
SATURDAY, 24th MONDAY, 26th
Dress Circle and Stalls
Pit
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NOTES AND COMMENTS;: -
THE WAR.
The telegram so courteously placed at our disposal by Sir Thomas Jesus, which we issued in the form of an extra this morning, is of a most cheering description and will be aft the more appreciated on account of the kang series of revetses which we have suffered during the course of the war in South Africa. Commencing each Evening at 9PM. precisely. Altheagh, the relief of Kimberley and the please of its garrison will not very materially increase our effective force yet it will have a good moral effect and it also opens up a passage for us into, the Craige Free State besides being the first step on the road to the relief of Colonel ByDEN-POWELL, and his plucky garrison shut up in Mafeking. We really believe that we are at last to see a change in the situation and that Lord RomiRTS will sweep forward through the Free State and the Transvaal and so force
Hall-pure to the Pit for Soldiers, Sailors, and Police in Uniform.
TICKETS can be obtained at the Booking Office of the Theatre, Cury Hata, Daily at. to
A..
The Booking Ornice will be OPEN Daily from to 4.35, to 4 PAL, except on Race Days, when it will be Open Dom 10 AM. 10 12 NO08. Late Tranis will hour after the fall at the curtain.
FLC. NICOLLE,
Acting Manager Hongkong, 47th February,
1900.
frais
QUEENS COLLEGE.
TERM BEGINS FRIDAY, the 238! February, PPLICATIONS for Admission attended by Guardians should be in the Cor HAM, at M.; on either WEDNESDAY, the 21st THURSDAY, the 22nd instants.
GEO-H-BATESON-WRIGHT-D/De
Head Master. Hongkong. 17th February, 1goo.
NOTICE.
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LOCAL AND GENERAL. QWING to pressure as news columns we are forced to hold over sad Legal Intelligence untd Monday,
PENANG rumour has it that Sir Frederick Candew, Governor of Sierra Leone, has been offered and has gerepted the Governorship of the Straits Settlements,
A TININDERSTORM was raging uver Lautan Island fast night, the lightning dashes being very vival and the "peals of thunder long and load. Such a pheroman is not at all usual at this season1.
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No questions. being asked the Chairman proposed the adoption of the report and accounts.
Messrs. D. M. Moses and R. L. Richardson were appointed to fill the vacancies among the directors caused by the resignations of Mr. E. Shellin and Mr. Robert H. Hill.
ing to have to lock up dollar for dollar againt | shall be happy to answer any questions. (Great our excess note circulation; however we do applauso.) not want any modification of the Ordinance, we consider its provisions prudent and reason ahle: An inflated note circulation insufficiently
Mr. J. H. Cor in seconding the adoption of; secured would be highly undesirable in the interests of all concerned. Both Bills Payable the report, which he emphasized as a splendid and Bills Receivable show an increase of last une, first alluded to the figures, which he said year's figures, the latter of no less than were most satisfactory and would receive the $12,634,351 a very satisfactory item. Cash in hearty approval of the shareholders. He was hand is less, by $10,171,484, than it was on the especially pleased to see that the reserva 30th June. This is mainly accounted for by. find had been placed at such a figure and the The great scarcity of Silver at the Northern securities written down so that they would not be materially affected by market fluctuations. posts towards the end of the year. The difici ency was in part ninde good by an increase of They also heartily approved of the bonus to the $1.251,088 under the heading of "Bullion in European Staff (cheers). For many years past hand and in Transil." Referring to the recent they had been noted for, their careful angl obli- scarcity of Silver in the North of China it is ging character. They would alway's like in have noteworthy that a similar scarcity of the their illustrious manager with thenr but they circulating medium has occurred in India, and fully recognised how essential, after his the Government have had to buy Silver exi | arduous duties, a holiday was, and sincerely tensively for coinage into Rupees. It has not hoped that Sir Thomas and Lady Jackson recently been a question in India of how to would enjoy themselves and be greatly benefit- accumulate a Gold reservy, but how to supplyed by the trip. He was personally acquainted a sufficiency of Silver coins for the require with Mr. Bevis, in whom he had every con ments of the inhabitants of that great Depend: 16dence, and "know that during Sir Thomas' ency. The day has gone by for discussing the absence the affairs of the bank would be well desirability of melting down Rupees and thus, by looked after. He therefore had much pleasure creating a scarcity of currency, holstering up in seconding the adoption of the report and exchange. Happily the expanding trade of the statement of accounts.
Carried. Country has rendered such nostrums unneces sary. Our boldings of RupecPaperhave increased slightly, say $740,547. It is necessary for the Bank to keep a good amount of Rupee Paper Is a letter to the Retur of a German Poly-in hand in order to facilitate the operations of
our Indian Agencies. Our holdings, if realized Messrs. A. Haupt, A. McConachie and P. technic Academy, the Kaiser says he regards
now, would show a large profit on what they Sachse were re-elected as Directors, and Mr.: Sucialis as an ephemeral phenomenon which will die out. He counts on technical high stand at in our books. (Applause). Colonial F. Henderson and Mr. C. S. Sharp as auditors..
AIr. Wheeler proposed a hearty vote of thanks, schools to settle the social question in Germany, and other Securities stand at $3,619,752 against
to the Directors, Manager and Staff, saying that $2,184,165 in the previous report, an increase
These there was no need for any remarks, as Mr.. THE English mail Corvamaadel was quarantined $1,438,987 during the half-year on arrival this morung owing to oặc of the Securities were written down on the 31st Cox had taken the wind out. of his sails. Asiatic crew lasing contracted small-pos on December to the low values ruling on that date, There had been great difficulties to be over since when a considerable improvement has come, as shown by the report, in spite of which the voyage. The passengers and units were landed, however, after the vessel had been taken place, it is not intended to increase our
the report was as satisfactory as the others mestically inspected and the patient removed hoblings under this heading. Our investments that have made the reports of this bank famous. to Kennedy town.
remain exactly as given in the last report, my (Applause).
Carried. remarks upon them when I last had the plea sure of addressing you leave me nothing to say on this occasion, except that notwithstanding the severe fall that has of late taken place in the market value of Securities of the highest class, taking exchange, at 2 they were worth on the 31st of December £99.556 more than they said in our books, and on the ri instant £13.985. It is not our intention to alter these securities in any way. When we formed our Reserve of One Million Sterling we wrote down the stocks representing same to a figure that would leave us independent of any reasonable fluctuations which night subsequent such a course then has since been fully Bome ly take place. The wisdom of our adopting
aut. The $500,000 which we now propose to add to the Reserve Fund brings the total up to $1,500,000. tis proposed on the next occasion to divide this fund by calling the £1,000,000 representing the Reserve Fund in London as Sterling Reserve Fund, and the $1,500,000, which the accounts will show-aftor-this report is passed, with all subsequent additions, Silver Reserve Fund, we will then virtually have our capital of ten millions in dollars; our Sterling Reserve ten millions of dollars (repre- senting nominally one million sterling, but in reality a good deal more) and a Silver Reserve Fund of $1,500,coo, (Applause) Bills Dis. counted Loans and Credits. There is a reduction of $4,092,188 under this heading Receivable against an increase in Bills
the Boers at present investing Ladysmith meet him, thus rendering General BiTLER's task less arduous. It a significant fact that despite the large number of men landed in south Africa during the last few weeks we have had no news of large re-inforcements being sem to Natal and this evidently points to the Conclusion that Lard Ronents has no inten- H.M. FIRST-CLass cruiser Argonaut, on being tion of dividing his forces any more but will relieved by the Amphitrite "in the Channel advance in overwhelming force leaving the Squadron, will leave for the Chint Station
Both are new ships of rare tons and 18,000 divisions already engaged in Natal and the
horse-power, armed with tố six inch, guns, | North of Cape Colony to look after them- besides several smaller guns. The Furmortalité selves and term the defensive until such-- said-ur-lave-been-selected-to-relieve the 1226 tie as the Boer forces confronting them | Cadarned.
have become sufficiently weakened, by men being drawn to oppose Lord ROBERT'S column, to allow of their advancing. The relief of Kimberley and the presence of a large British force on the eastern border of the Free State must tend to render the Roers apprehensive of being taken in the rear and the further eastward Lord Romerrs moves the more risk will there be of theit retreat towards the Transvaal and Orange Free State being cut off. We shudi anxiously. await news of the advance during the next few days for it looks as though we were at last to have the satisfaction of being the invaders instal of the invaded.
MEETING of Her Majesty's Justices of the Peace will be held at the MASSAGE at 2.15 PM, 00 WEDNESDAY, the 28th day of February, 1900, for the purpose of considering the following Applications
4. Fromone Sus EWARDS for a Publicaa's Licence to sell and retail intoxicating liquora.on the premises situate at house No. 25, Des Voeux Road, under the sign "The Oriental Hotel."
2., "Fria one Josipu Ronggr GAMBLE for a Publican's for a Licence to sell and i intoxicating liquors, on the pre-
nises situate at houses Nos. 15 and
Jubilee Street, under the sign of "The Jubilee Hotel"
From one Mouriz FREIMANN for permiss sion to remove his Liensed Publican's business from houses No. 332 and 334, Queen's Road Central, to houses Nos, 8 and 10, Queen's Road Central, under the sign of "Land We Live In
Hotel."
Magistracy,
1. H. J. GOMPERTZ, ....
Alting Police Magistrate. 127h
Hongkong, 17th February, 19 xx
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TELEGRAM S.
KIMBERLEY RELIEVED, General French Successful.
Sir Thomas Jackson enurteously informis us that he has received the following tele gram-
LONDON, February 16th.
11.30 pm.
ON Monday afternion, on the Happy Valley, the Hongkong Football Club will play HL.M.S. Fictorious. Kick-off hall past four. The Club team will he :-F. 1. Kew, goal; . C. M. Johnston and W. H. Howard, Iacks; 5. Jenkins; C. T. Kew and T. W. Hornby, halves; A, R. Lowe, J. E. Lee, J. F. Noble, H. C. R. Hancock and J. 13. Danby, forwards.
Tak Band of the Hongkong Regiment will play at the Hongkong Hotel, this evening, from 8 p.m. to 9.30 pm 2 - -
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Val.
4. Seleziona
7. Polka
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HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANK-
ING CORPORATION. -
GENERAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS,
It is officially announced "French reached gentlemen
THE HONGKONG ROPE MANUFAC¦ Kimberley last night.
TURING CO. LIMITED.
FIFTEENTH ORDINARY
THANNUAL MEETING OF BINNE
HOLDERS. in the Company will be held at the COMPANY'S OFFICES, No. 9, Praya Central, | Victoria, on THURSDAY, the 8th March, aí 12 o'clock Noox, for the purpose of receiving a Statement of Accounts and the "Report of The | General' Managers for the year ending
December, 1899, and electing a Consulting Committer andl zuditors,
St
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from 20th February to 8th March, both days mclusive.
SHEWAN, TOMES & CO., General Managers. Hongkong, 17th February, 190a.
Intimation.
P.M. the day before sailing. The Contents and A. S. WATSON & Co.,
Value of all Packages are required.
Shippers are particularly requested to pate
the terms and Conditions" af the Company's
Bills of Lading.
For further Partit alars, apply to
B. A. RITCHIE,
Superintendent.
·Hongkong, 17th February, 1900,
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CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY,
LIMITED.
WINE MERCHANTS.
ESTABLISHED A.D. 1841.
CLARET S.
REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
~REUTER'S >ERVICE.
THE WAR. Modder-River.
support of the Cavalry. The seventh division is at Dekelsdrift and moves on in the
afternoon.
Mafeking.
LATER.
Malcking reported "all well" on the 4th inst. The garrison was again on full rations. Col. Plumier was actively operating to the Southward (sic) but his progress hampered by the rains.
a share.
were
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brough almost to a sandstiff by the same cause. But, notwithstanding the check that progress in China thus receives, the country's tremendous commerciel vitality continues to assert itself, and the revenue of the Imperial Maritime Customs will, I venture to predict show a considerable increase úpon former
years.
The trade of China generally has increased, and, in particular, the trade of North China, Perhaps this is the most striking fea- ture of the period under review. I desire to draw special attention to the great and growing
The Chainman thanked the members for their vote of thanks, and said the dividend warrants would be ready on Monday.
The proceedings then terminated.
FOOTBALL,
REGIMENTAL SHIELD FINAL.. ..
HA CO..G" CO, RW, These teams met in the Happy Valley on
Saturday last to decide the final for the Regi- mental Challenge Shield.
A great deal of interest was centered in the game as both tenins were fairly matched, and on a former occasion “A "Co. had wrested the championship from "G."
Both teams were well represented and formed up as under
"A" Ca.
Davies.
Rhodes (Backs.)
(Halues.)
Delliss.
Stone. Ilumphreys. J. Jones,
(Forwards)
S. Jones. F. Jones, Deagon. Philips. Demery. O Jones. Pugh. Baulton. Cheatle: Williams. (Forwards).
1.cwis. Pounall.
(Halves),
Murray.
Davies.
Jasper.
-(Backs):
Evans
(Goal)
"G" Company, Referee, Lt, Greene, R.A.
A Company won the loss and chose to defend the bollom goal."
Baulton took the kick and at once made for the opponents territory, but was robbed by Davies, who passed the leather up to Deméry, That individual secured and got well down the left wing, but Pounalt was alert, and took the ball off his too when just getting dangerous, Play cooled down considerably, and was for sometime in midfield neither side holding much advantage. Williams, however, at last broke through, and had the goal completely at his. mercy, but his shot was badly judged and the ball sailed harmlessly over the bar.
From the goal kick, Demery secured, but was stopped by Davies, who handed the ball over to Boulton. The falter worked his for wards well up the field by a hit of good passing, Jones secured and made a good attempt to score but Rhodes was on the qui-vive and saved in fine style.
From the kick out, Store captured the sphere and passed to Demery, the latter putting in a fine shot, which Jones headed into the ner but disallowed
·
Nothing occurred after this till the whistle brought the game to a standstill, the score then standing
of $12634.351. This is evidence of the fact that hiring the half-year more of our funds Today, at noon, the ordinary half yearly were employed in Exchange operations than in meeting of the shareholders in the Hongkong local advances. Bank Premises after the pro- and Shanghai Hanking Corporation was held vision on the 30th of June of $250,000 stood at in St. Andrew's Hall, City Hall. Mr. R. M. 1971,610. In the present report they stand at Gray occupied the chair and the following $21.435.96, the increase represents payment present Messrs. N. A. on account of nuw premises crected at Peking Siebs, E. Goste, A. Haupt, Hon. J. }. and Rangoon. We are about to erect new Keswick, Messrs. D. 3. Moses, A. Bank premises at fliogo. Our present office Raymond, P. Sachse, R. Shewan and R. being much too small for our requirements. L. Richardson (Directors), Sir Thomas Jackson This is not the place to discuss the effect of (Chief Manager), Messts. G. Stewart, V. A. the present unhappy war upon the political Caesar Hawkins, C. de Champras, A. situation in China. I have already referred to its effect upon exchange banking in creating Coutts, J. C. Petter. R. T. Wright, R. H. Bruce,
· Lau WiChun, P.Jordan, F. Höhake, C. | Con dear money in Europe. It only remains salves. . . China, B. D. Guzdar, S. B. to add that the work of introducing inter- Bhabha, A. Wood, E. A Veller, Hnational capital into China for the better des Loyoos, February 15th. Cox, A. Sharp, E. Ezekiel, C. Palmer, PA.lopment of her great natural resources has been Lord Roberts telegraphs from Dekelsdrift Barlow, E. S. Joseph, J. Ezekiel, S. H. Michel, . R. Michael, W. S. Bamsey, G. II, Potts, 14th instant that Genera! French, with three Erich Georg, W. H. Gaskell, J. S. Van Buren, brigades of Cavalry, Artillery and Mounted W. Gresson, G. Murray Bain, J. M. S. Alves, Infantry, has forced the passage of the Mod-W. Lyaught, R. W. Mansfield, Captain Tillett,
J. Leireia. F. Noble, 4. H. Sexton, etc.
Sir Thomas jakson read the notice conven- der River at Klipdrift and occupied th 22 hills to the Northward, capturing three ing the meeting.
The Chairman, after reading the report, laagers during the operation. In the mean-
said Gentleman, it is with much pleasure time General Gordon's brigade seized two that the Directors have to wait upon you again drifts to the Westward of General French with another good report in which they can re- meeting with slight opposition and small command a dividend of Lt.ro per share, dimensions of trade with the Northern l'orts, as, he was palpably offside, so that the point was place $500,000 to Reserve; carry forward its full significance is apt to be overlooked. In
From the free kick which resulted, "G" com- losses. The sixth division is now on the 960,843-56 to new Profit and Loss Account, viewing the figures of the China trade it seems North Bank of the Riet and moving to the while at the same time giving a Bonus of to to be largely taken for granted that foreign pany had a look in. Williams secured and took The profits on the Chinese and goods shipped to Shanghai are almost all des-the ball along in fine style, centering to Cheatle Japanese Loans, alluded to at the last meeting, tiner for that vague region popularly designated from off the line. The latter caught the leather are included in the present accounts, and have the "Yangtze Valley" and the importance of the at once and banged into the net completely enabled us to place before you a more satis
fact that a very large proportion of the imports surprising Rhodes, thus starting the score in factory statement is otherwise we would thus described in shipping returns are destined favour of "C" Co. 25 minutes from the com
for the Northern Ports is not sufficiently mencement. have been able to do. Earnings of all Eastern Banks during the past half-year have been appreciated. Yet it is just this branch of the China Trade-the trade between Shanghai, seriously curtailed by the advance in the value of money in England and on the Continent, a
Tientsin, Chefoo and Newchwang--that has grown more than any other, of recent years, contingency which the meagre margins then ruling in Exchange did not make any allowance and latterly it has been specially stimulated by for. Good will no doubt come out of the ex-
the successful working of the Imperial Railways perience of the past six months; it is not likely of North China, the recent extension of which that Banks will again place themselves in such to Newchwang-tapping the great granary of a position that any increase in the home value Azey and most important trade interest. The
will turn an apparent profit into an
It is to be hoped that more avidity with which the advantages of rapid actual loss. suitable margins will be maintained in communication and cheap transport have been the future than have ruled in the past, and that seized upon in Chili augurs well for the future of railway enterprise in other provinces, indeed a Bank of England rate of 6 per cent, and a
for all genuine progressive enterprise carrying market rate of 6 7/8 per cent, will not be soon
with it undoubted benefits to the people of forgotten. We, in common with other Eastern
Progress is slow, but there Banks, have recently gone back to the rate of the country.
is progress, and though, as I have just interest 4 per cent. for twelve months Fixed Deposits in London; the increased value of said, it is checked at the money and its prospects in the future making may confidently hope that the position will such a step necessary in our opinion. It will soon improve, that the elements of prosperity be noticed that on the 31st December our
in China will-more and more tend to combine, Sterling Fixed Deposits stood at 4,294,075, and that a period of commercial expansion on
increase in the volume of trade, this Bank, like loosed the ball in time, and gave it to Jones, ous. Davies tackled him, however, but Cheatle against 3,313,620 on the 30th of June, while a large scale will set in. From the resulting who at once got away, and looked very danger nur Current Accounts in Gold showed a decrease of 4878,711, same being caused by all other institutions whose interests are largely That individual however missed a rare chance some of the Chinese (overnment funds we had identified will the welfare of China, may hope and the ball rolled outside. Hard play followe in Current Account having been transferred 10 to reap its full share of benefit. (Llear hear.). Fixed Deposit Account, otherwise the figures With regard to the management and our staffed in midfield but neither team managed to on the 31st December would have resembled generally, the results of last year speak score and the whistle brought the game, to a very closely those of the previous half eloquently enough to require little further close with the score MA in br year. Fixed Deposits and Current Accounts addition from me. The Directions have thought
Co., R.W.F.. fit to emphasize their appreciation of the work the 31st December in silver on $2,510.394 more than they were on the done, by voting a bonus of ten per cent on the 30th of June, the increase can only be salaries of the staff, in which action they are accounted for by the natural expansion of confident of having your full approval our business which has recently been going (Applause.) During the summer months our In the House of Lords, Lord Kimberley on, aided by the improved, and still improving Chief Manager will take a six months trip to said that he shared in Lord Rosebery's views credit of the Bank. Our note circulation was Europe, and his post will be temporarily regarding the danger of the situation and $979,979 less on the 31st December than it was occupied by Mr. H. M. Bevis, who has been
Chealle played a gond game" for "G" and referred to the pressing question of the Indian at the close of the previous half-year. The appointed to act as chief manager in his abs
process of withdrawing our notes in the Straits cuce, and who is expected shortly from home. was always dangereuse grou
It must be a great satisfaction to Sir Thomas Evans played a capital game in goal and if frontier and to the consequences of the even in favour of the Government circulation has so
far been a slow one. It is evident that Ordin Jackson, as it is to the Directors, and Famir had hot hern for his sound defence, "G
have been taken. sure also to the shareholders generally that by Cue goal would undoubtedly. We guarantee our Wines and Spiritual death of the Aneer and Russian activi
ty. Lord Salisbury said he declined to ance. No. 1 of 189, which gives us power to All damaged Packages must be left in the to be genuine only when bought discuss Russia's motives and that we should issue any amount of notes we may find neces. his good management he is able to hand prer: A Co. played a good game but they follow the example of our forefathers and sary against a deposit of coin, will have to be for the time being the affairs of the Bank in were outclassed by the tactics of the oppos renewed from year to year. Under said such a strong and sound position. (Applause) ing forwards Demery played a good game not be towncast. He believed the Governinance our ute circulation is on a sound. The past six months have not been by any for his side but he was not backed up enough Ports.
mcht's proposals were adequate and that any and satisfactory fouting, both as regards the means plain sailing, and required a prudent and in his endeavours to talk unforeseen emergencies would be niet with Colonial Governinent, the public, and the Bank experienced hand at the helm. Before moving Major Moms presented the shield to the winners at the expiration of the game, owing itself. It may seem an unprofitable undertake the adoption of the Report and Accounts A. 8. WATSON & CO., LIMITED, a stout heart.
LIMITED.
THE Company's Suscunship
FOR TIENTSIN.
"NANCHANG,"
was
AST. ESTEPNA, Red Capsule...$ 6.96 $ 7.50
The Press on the War. CST. JULIEN, Red Capsule 9,00 9.110 Captain Finlayson, will be despatched as above 2 La Rose, Red Capsule....... 13.90-
The newspapers are gratified at Lord 13.92 on WEDNESDAY, the 7th March.
CHATEAU BAUT BRION LAR
Roberts' skilful Eastward advance which they RIVET
18.00
10:20 | consider ruts direct communication between CHATEAU MOUTAN D'ARMAI
21.00 HACK
Magersfontein and Bloemfontein.
For Freight or Passage, apply ta
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Agents,
Hongkong, 17th February, 1000.
THE
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CILATEAU PONTET CARNET... 25.00 CHATEAU LA TOUR CARNET... 30.00 CHATEAU RAUZA...
42,00 CHATEAU LAFITTE
...... 48.00
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
HE 1. & O. S. N. Co.'s Steamship
COROMANDEL," FROM BOMBAY, COLOMBO AND
STRAITS.
Consignees of Cargo by the above-mumed vessel are hereby informed that their Gonds are being landed and placed at their risk in the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company's Godowns at Kowloom, where each consignment will be sorted out mark by mark and delivery, can be obtained as soon as the Goods are landed.
This vessel brings.on' Cargo:-
From London, &c., ex S.S. Britannia.
and Goi.
From Zanzibar, &c. zu S.S. Ganara,
BONGKONG VOLUNTEER GAZETTE SERVICE. THE WAR. Cape Colony
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LONDON, February 16th.
Those CLARETs are bought direct from the leading French growers, A Boer despatch from Colesberg, describ- The lowest priced are of exceptional ing the driving in of the British outposts value and guaranteed to be the says that the British lost two maxims and genuine product of the juice of the about 200 men. rape, and are not artificially nude flank were thirty. as is generally the case with cheap Wines.
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CHATEAU LA TOUR CARNET, CHA Tear Rauzan and Chateau LapiTTE From Persian Gulf, er S.S. Kilwa, Moshtari | are commended to the notice of Cour noisseurs as high-class after-dinuer Wines rich and rare character.
Sample Tottles and smaller quanti Goods not cleared by the thistan, at 4-ties will be supplied at proportionate No Fire Insurance will be effected by me wholesale rates.
Optional Goods will be landed here unless instructions are given to the contrary before 5 PM, TO-DAY, DM will be subject to rent.
any case whatever. Godowns and a certificate of the damage ob
lained from the Godown Company within ten direct from us in the Colony or from days after the Vessel's arrival here, after whith our authorised Agents at the Coast no Claims will be recognised.
H. A. RITCHIE,
Superintendent. Hongkong, 17th February, 1900........
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The Boer losses on one
Re-inforcements.
An official announcement states that six new horse, and fifteen field batteries, also three new battalions will be formed.
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G Co. 1 goal "A Col Nil. On restarting, "A" Company seemed to re- alize their position and tried repeatedly to make the scare even, but "C." Co. were not 10 be caught napping and the defence proved impregnable. Williams gat the ball from Mur ray and did some fine individual work on the right wing but Khodes was playing the game in goal and saved his charge again, and again, the forwards got away altogether. Long pass Davies relieved the pressure for his side and ing was the order of the day, and several times. Demery tested Evan's capabilities in goal. After this Janes had a try at goal, but Exans was alert and saved brilliantly by throwing himself along the ground.
Murray got the ball, but being hard pressed, handed it over to his partner, jasper. The latter secured and gave the leather to Cheatle,
I goal
Nil COMMENTS, DA There were not many-spectators present. the match, those that were there being mainly naval and military men.
Play was of a fast nature tucing it throughout, and nobody can grumble at the game afforded them
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