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Mails.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1901..

U.S. MAIL LINES.

PACIFIC MAIL S.S. CO., OCCIDENTAL & ORIENTAL 8.8. CO.,

TOYO KISEN KAISHA.

Intimations.

USED TENNIS BALLS.

THE WIED TENNIS BALLS, in fair WIGWAM CLUB having a surplus Condition, is willing to sell saman at Sago per dozen, on application to the Undersigned.

F. R. SMITH, Co P. & O. S. N. Ca. Hongkong, 1st December, 1901, 1396 TH

"HE CHINA & JAPAN TELEPHONE

AND ELECTRIC COMPANY, LIMITED.

Intimations.

C. CHARLIES BROS, & CO.

Tolishment of SHIP CHANDLERS, THIS COMPANY has opened a New NAVY CONTRACTORS, GENERAL STORE- KEEPERS, PROVISION and COAL MERCHANTS, TAILORS and OUTFITTERS FRESH WATER supplied at Shortest notice. All ordera promptly attended to. THIS COMPANY sells. everything cheaper than any other Company in this Colony.

HONGKONG EXCHANGE, OPEN DAY AND NIGHT.

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SUESCRIPTIONS.

TAKING JARGO AND PASSENGERS TO JAPAN, THE UNITED STATES, MEX100, EXCHANGE LINES, $80 Per Annum.

CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA AND EUROPE;

PROPOSED SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG.

"CHINATM"

"DORIC"

“NIPPON MARU " ......

"PERU"

"COPTIC"

"AMERICA HARU”

..TUESDAY, 31st December, at Noon, ..............THURSDAY, 9th Jan., 1902, at Noon. ..SATURDAY, 18th January, at Noon.. ..SATURDAY, 25th January, at Noon. ..TUESDAY, 4th February, at Noon. ....TUESDAY, 11th February," at Nödni.

HE P. M. Company's Steamalup #CHINA," will be despatched for SAN FRAN-

PRIVATE LINES, $100 Per Anzum.

NO CHARGE FOR INSTALLATION. -

No. 30 DES VOEUX ROAD CENTRAL,

HONGKONG. Hongkong, 13th December, 1901.

NOTICE OF REMOVAL.

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BEG to inform my Patrons and Public Generally that I have REMOVED my Stores from No. 13 to No. 5, D'AQUILAR STREET.

H. RUTTONJEE,

Hongkong, "arth April, rönn,

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5. D'Aguilar Street,

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RETIREMENT OF ME. J. MOSSOP.

We regret to announce{the passing of another efficient officer from the P. W. D. to." fresh fields and pastures new" where his services will be recognised in a solid manner, and, let. us hope, he will be free from those pinpricks of

suffering. Mr. Massop joined the P. W. D. as a qualified Architect and Civil Engineer about 15 months ago andļnow resigns to take up a more lucrative position in Shanghai, in

N.B.-A special charge is made for lines of daily life under which, we imagine,he has been

more than average longth.

THE CISCO, SHANGHAI, PAGASAKI, INLAND SEA, KOBE, YOKOHAMA and HONOLULU, on TUESDAY, the 31st instant, at NOON, taking Freightfor Japan, tha ELECTRIC SUPPLIES OF EVERY DES the service of the Land Investment Company. United States, and Europe. Passengers are allowed to break their journey at any point

en route.

Through Passage Tickets gmated to England, France and Germany by all trans-Atlantic lines of Steamers, and to the principal cities of the United States or Canada.

Passengers holding through ORDERS TO EUROPE have the choice of the Overland Rail Routes from San Francisco, including the SOUTHERN PACIFIC,CENTRAL PACIFIC, UNION PACIFIC, DENVER and RIO GRANDE, and NORTHERN PACIFIC RAIL WAY; also the CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY on payment of £4 in addition to the regular tariflake.

Passengers holding Orders for OVERLAND CITIES in the United States have between SAN FRANCISCO and CHICAGO, the option of the SOUTHERN PACIFIC, CENTRAL PACIFIC, UNION PACIFIC, DENVER and RIO GRANDE and other direct connecting Railways, and from Chicago to destination the choice of direct lines.

Special rates (First-class only) to European Points, are granted to Missionaries, Members of the Navul, Military, Diplomatic and Consular Services, and European Civil Service Officials located in Asia, and to European Officials in the Service of the Governments of China and Japan.

TO UNITED STATES and CANADIAN POINTS, Special rater (first class only) are confined and will apply only to Missionare., Members of the Naval and Military Services, and to Consular and Diplomatic Officials of the Governments of China and Japan.

Beturn Passage.-Reduction will be made to passengers who do not hold return tickets, making the return journey between ports in the Orient and Honolulu or beyond, within twelve months.

Through Bills of Luling issued for transportation to Yokohama and other Japan Ports, to San Franscisco, to Atlantic and Inland Cities of the United States, via Overland Railway, to Havana, Trinidad, and Demerara, and to ports in Mexico, Central and South America, by the Companies' and connecting Steamers.

Freight will be received on board until 4 P.M. the day previous to sailing, Parcel Packages will be received at the Office until 5 P.M. same day; all Parca! Packages should be marked to address in full; value of same is required.

Consular Invoices to accompany erch shipment of Cargo or parcel (valued at $100. Gold or over) destined to Points, boyunu San Francisco, in the United States, should be sent 10 the Companies' Office addressed to the Collector of Customs at San Francisco,

Merchant's Invoice will be sufficient for cargo or pure (cach shipment) when the value

Is less than Stoo. U.S. Gold.

For further information as to Passage and Freight, apply to the Agoncy of the Com• panies, Queen's Building.

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Hongkong, 21st December, por.

J. S. VAN BUREN,

Agent.

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CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY COY.'S ROYAL MAIL STEAMSHIP LINE.

SAFETY.

SPEED.

PUNCTUALITY,

THE LAST ROUTE. BETWEEN CHINA, JAPAN AND EUROPE, VIA CANADA AND THE UNITED STATES.

1902

(CALLING AT SHANGHAI, NAGASAKI, KOBE, YOKOHAMA & VICTORIA, B.C.) Twia Scrow Steamships-6,500 Tons-10,000 Horse Power-Speed 19 Knots. PROPOSED SAILINGS FROM HỌNGKÖ, G. EMPRESS OF CHINA... Comdr. R. Archibald, R.N.R....WEDNESDAY, 15th January. ....Comdr. E, Beetham, R.N.R....WEDNESDAY, 29th January. TARTAR ********* EMPRESS OF INDIA... Comdr, O. P. Marshail, R.N.R...WEDNESDAY, 12th February, .......WEDNESDAY, 26th February, ATHENIAN Comdr. H. Mowatt........ EMPRESS OF JAPAN...Comdr. H. Pybus; R.N.RWEDNESDAY, 12th March,

THE magnificent Twin-screw Steamships of this Line pass through the famous INLAND SEA OF JAPAN, and usually make the voyage YOKOHAMA TO VANCOUVER (B.C.) in 13 DAYS, ving THREE DAYS to a WEEK in the Trans-Pacific journey, and make connection at Vancouver with the PALATIAL OVERLAND TRAINS of the CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY which leave daily, and cross the Continent FROM

CRIPTION IN STOCK.

INCLUDING

BATTERIES,

HEMICALS,

ELECTRIC BELLS

INSULATORS,

LIGHTNING CONDUCTORS, SWITCHES,

TELEPHONES,

WIR

TIRE, &C., &c.,

PRICE LISTS ON APPLICATION.

ELECTRIC BELL INSTALLATIONS, Erected and kept in order.

Estimates given for all kinds of Electrical work.

Since Mr. Mossop has been a resident in Hong- kong he has taken the liveliest interest in the Volunteer movement He obtained his cóm- mission in the old country and, on his arrival was appointed Lieutenant to the Field Battery. Many friends will regret the departure of this gentleman and, while the community will loose A good fellow, the P. W. D. will feel the loss of a competant, officer.

AT THE MAGISTRAOY.

December 24th.

EXCEEDED HIS LIMIT. "Always room for one more" may be all right in the case of an omnibus, but when it comes to steam launches the water Police have ideas of their own on the subject. The Master of the steam launch Yee Sum thought that "the more the merrier," and on a recent trip crowded 30 passengers on, his launch, which was in excess of the number allowed by bis licence. He can take his choice between' a fine of $15 or a sojourn of one month in gaol.

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IMPROVING THE DAR SERVICE. Private Jetrald Griffin, Royal Engineers, being dissatisfied with the service accorded him, attempted to teach a barboy bis duties by Trained Mechanicións sont to Out-Pons to assaulting him. Heparted with 53, in the shape

up Installations if required.

of a fine; for this privilege. After carefully. calculating the cost of this drink (fine added) Mr. Griffin will no doubt arrive at the con NOTE ADDRESS:2, ICE HOUSE ROAD, clusion that patience is a virtue, and assaulting

bar-boys a luxury."

For full Particulars, &c., &c.,

Apply to

W. STUART HARRISON,

Manager,

Hongkong, 19th August, 1901.

ST. JOSEPH'S COLLEGE,' HONGKONG,

OWING to the insufficiency of accommoda-

tion in the present building and the in greasing demand for admission, it has been found necessary to extend the wings of the malo boilding and to enlarge the Chinese de- partment by an additional storey with two wings. The estimated cost will amount to over- $15,000. To cover these expenses we Appeal to the liberality of all friends of Education. The establishment has been in existente for the last as years and is open to all classes. Much of the clerical work of the city is carried on by its past pupils. As this is the first time we have expect a generous applied for assistance response. The names of our most liberal Benefactors will be inscribed upon marble

THE CHRISTIAN BROTHERS. Hongkong, aand November, 1001,

tablets, slagting testimony of their generosity.

THE NEW FRENCH LEKEDY.

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LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL,

A meeting of the Legislative Council will be held on Friday, 27th December, at 3 p.m.

BUSINESS.

4. Financial Minutes (Nos. 71 and 73.) 3. Report of the Finance Committee (No. 15.)

3. Motion as to Ordinance No. 40 of 1899-- Whereas by section' 5 of The Summoning of Chinese Ordinance, 1899 (No.40 of 1899), it was enacted that the said Ordinance should only continue in operation for the period of two years from the coming into operation of the said Ordinance and for such further period or periods as might from time to time be determined by Resolution of the Legislative Council; ·

It is hereby resolved by this Council that The Summoning of Chinese Ordinance, 1899, shall be continued in operation for the further period of three months from the 30th day of December, 1901 (inclusive),

ORDERS, OF THE DAY.'

1. Second reading of the Bill entitled Aa Ordinance to amend The Births and Deaths Registration Ordinance, 1896.

TAK PACIFIC TO THE ATLANTIC WITHOUT CHANGE, Close connection is made THERAPION Third reading of the Bill entitled An Ordk

at Montreal, Quebec, Halifax, New York and Lioston with all Trans-Atlantic Lines, which passengers to Great Britain and the Continent are given choice of,

Passengers Booked through to all principal points and AROUND THE WORLD. Return tickets to various points at reduced rates, Good for 4, 6, 9 and 12 months.

SPECIAL RATES (First class only) granted to Missionaries, Members of the Naval Military, Diplomatic and Civil Services, and to Earopean Officials in the Service of China and Japan Governments..

The attractive features of the Company's route embrace its PALAtial steamships, (second to none in the World), the LUXURIANCE OF ITS TRANS-CONTINENTAL TRAINS (the Company having received the highest award for same at recent Chicago World's Exhibition), and the diversity of MAGNIFICENT MOUNTAIN AND LAKE SCENERY through which the Railway passes.

THE DINING CARS and MOUNTAIN HOTELS of this route are owned and operated by the Company, and their appointments and Cuisine are unexcelled.

For further information, Maps, Guide Poolis, Rates of Passage, &c. apply to

D. E. BROWN, Genend Agent, Pedder's Street. Hongkong, 18th December, 1901.

£3

HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE. NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD.

OSTABIATISCHER FRACHTDAMPFRE DIENST.

(Taking Cargo at through Rates to ANTWEEF, AMSTERDAM, ROTTERDAH, COPENHADER, LIBBON, ORNATO, LONDON, LITERFOOL, GLASGOW, TRIESTE, GENOA, PORTS IN THE LEVANTE: BLACK SEA and BALTIC Porta: North and SOUTH AMERICAN PORTS).

FROPOSED

STEAMERS

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Ammon

STRASSBURG

Madsen senar SAMBIA.........

SAILINGS. FROM SUBJECT TO ALTERATION.

HONGKONG.

DESTINATIONS. PN) BAILING DATER

4th Jan.Freight.

HAVRE, BREMEN, ROTTERDAM

And HAMBURG.

(Calling

at BINGAPORE and PENANG). HAVRE, ROTTERDAM & HAMBURG. (Calling at SINGAPORE and COLOMBO). HAVRE, BREMEN and HAMBURG: Schmidt ..........(Calling at SINGAPORE and PENANG). 4MERIA HAVRE and HAMBURG.

Duckstejn

CIFERD LAB

(Calling al-SINGAPORE And. COLOMBO). HAVRE and HAMBURG.

Fuchs

leg at SINGAPORE and PENANG).

rgik Jan.

28th Jan.

12th Feb, 26th Feb.

Freight

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Freight.

For further

Jars, apply to

HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE,

HONGKONG OFFICE) -

Mo. 3. Onsen's Buildings,

This succesful and highly popular remedy, as employed in the Continental Hospitals by Ricord, Rostan, Jobert, Velpezu, and others, combines all the desiderata to be sought in a, medicine of the kind, and surpasses everything hitherto employed.

THERAPION No. 1, in a few days only, removes all discharges from the urinary organe sacctually superseding injections, the use of which does Irreparable-harm by laying the foundation of stricture and other serious dis irritation of the eases. In dysentery, lower bowel, cough, bronchitis, asthma, and some of the more trying complaints of this kind, it will be found astonishingly efficacious

ording prompt relief where other well-tried*

have bean powerless

THERAPION No. 2, for impunity of the blood, scurvy, pimples, spots, blotches, prins and swellings of the joints, secondary symps tomas car which it has been too much

disease of the bones, sore throat, and ali

fashion to employ mercury, sarsaparilla, &c., to the destruction of the sufferer's tooth and ruin of health. This preparation purifies the whole System through the blood, and throughly eliminates every poisonous matter frem- the body.

THERAPION No. 3, for nervous exhaustion, waste of vitality, and all the distressing con-- sequences arising from early error, access, residence in hot, unhealthy climates, Ace 15 posseses surprising power in restoring strength and vigour to the debilitated,

THERAPION may be procured of the print) cipal Chemists and Merchants throughout the world. Price in England 9/9 and 4/6, ~In order ing,, the purchaser should state which, of the three number be requires, and observs that the word "THERAPION” appears on täs Goferi- ment, Stamp (if white letters' on a red ground) affixed to every genuine package by order of Her Majesty's Hon. Commissioners, and with out which it in a forgory, óreynintha hd,

Sald by AS WATSON & Ca, Limited Hongkong, China and Maxifa,

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"GIRAULT:SWEETS SWEETS1 in

a rich variety of FANCY BOXELÍ FIT.

nance to further amend the Chinese Emigra- tion Consolidation Ordinance, 1889.

N.B.-A meeting of the Finance Committee will be held immediately after the Council. HÓNGKONG JOCKEY OLUB RACE

MEETING, 1902,

The following is the programime" for the coming race meeting

FIRST DAY-WEDNESDAY, 19TH FEBRUARY, The WONG-NEI-CHONG STAKES ; a sweepstakes of $3 each with $300 added; second to receive 100 from the stakes; open to all, Hongkong subscription a waler griffins of this 'season 1901-1902; weight for inches as per scale.

Half-a-mila.

The VALLEY STAKES sweepstakes of 510

cich with. $soe added; second to receiva $100; open to all Hongkong and Shanghai subscription walers weight for luches as per bys-law No. 12, Hongkong subscription waler griffins of this season, 1901-1902, allowed zobs. Three quarters of a mile. The MAIDEN STAKES winner to receive $750 1 third $50) open to all Hongkong subscrip- tion walor grifins of this season, 1901-1902 1

The HONGKONG DERBY; ́a Sweepstakes of Sao each with $1,500 added ; (half forfeit if declared on or before day of closing entries); winner to receive 70 per ent; second so per cont; third to per cent; open to all Hong kong subscription waler griffins of this sea son, 1901-1502; weight for inches as per scale; one mile and a half. (Nominatious close to the Clerk of the Course at the Hoog. kong Club House on Saturday, the 4th, day of January, 1902).

The FOOCHOW CUP; a sweepstakes of $10 each with $350 added; second to receive $100; open to all Hongkong and Shanghai subscription walers; weight for inches as par bye-law No. 12; previous winners at this meeting 7 lbs extra”. Hongkong subscription waler griffins of this season, 1901-1902, allowed 7 lbs; from the two mile post once round and in.

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The HONGKONG CLUB CUP ; presented; second to receive the entrance fees open to all China ponies; weight for inches as per scala ; previous winners at this meeting, ¿s extra; dend fide griffins on 1st February, 1903, and subscription griffins of Foochow 1901 and Amoy 1goz meatings, allowed shs; entrance $15. One mile and a half.

The LUSITANO CUP ;presented by the members of the Club Lusitano; second to receive the entrance fees; open to all subscription waler griffins of this season, 1901-1902; weight for inches as per scale; previous winners to carry 7Be extra for each raca; entrance $10 UKE mile.

The CHINESE CLUB CUP; presented; second

to receive the entrance fees for China ponies. band fide Griffins on 1st February," 1903; | weight for inches as per scale; previous winners 5 lbs extra; entrance $to. One mile and a quarter.

The ENCOURAGEMENT STAKES; a sweepstakes of $5 each with $300 added; winner to re ceive 70 per cent.; second 20 per cent.; third so per cent; open to all Hongkong Subscription Waler Griffins of this season, 1901-1902, measuring under 14 bands 1 inch- in height, as per registered measurement; previous winners barred.. Five furlongs,

SECOND DAY-THURSDAY, 20TH FEBRUARY, The FLYAWAY SATKES; a sweepstakes of $10 each with $750 added; winner to receive 70 per cent.; recond 20 per cent.; third 10 per cent, ; open to all Hong- kong subscription water griffins; weight for Inches as per bye-law No. 12; previous win.. ners of one race at this meeting 6 Ds. extra; of two or more such races to be extra; sub- scription walers of 1900-1901 to carry 12 Ds extra. Three quarters of a mile. The GREAT SOUTHERN STAKES; winner to receive $500 ; second $100; third $50; open to all China ponies; weight for inches as per scale; previous winners at this meetings the extra; bond fide, griffins ́on rat' February, 1903, and [subscription griffins of Foochow 1901 and Amoy 1901 meetings allowed 7 lbs; entrance $1o. One mile and a quarter. The GARRISON CUP; presented by the officers of the garrison; second to receive the entrance fees; open to all Hongkong subscription waler, griffins of this season, 1901-1902; weight for inches as per scale; previous winners to carry 7 ibs.extra for each race; entrance Bro. One mile. The GERMAN CUP; presented by the members of the German club; second to receive 70 per cent of the entrance fees; third 30 per cent; open to all Hongkong subscription waler griffins of this season, 1901-190â; weight for inches as per scale; previous winners to carry 7 s. extra for each race; previous non- atarters to carry 7 Es extra; entrance $10. Une mile and a quarter.

The TAI YEUK FONG CUP; presented; second to receive the entrance fees.. Third 8a5. For China ponies Bond Aide griffes on 1st February, 1902. carry 7 extra for each race. Unplaced ponies allowed *35. entrance $5. Once Round,

Previous winners to

The NAVY CUP-Presented by Officers of His Majesty's (Fleet. Second to receive yo per cent of the entrance fees; Third 30 per cent Open to all Hongkong subscription waler griffin of this season, 1901-1902. Weight for inches as pár scale. Previous winners to carry zoba, 'extra [for each race, Previous non-starters to carry 12 stone or top weight if over. Entrance $ta. From the two mile post once round'and in. The EXCHANGE PLATE value $500 presented by the barkers and exchange brokers of Hongkong; second to receive, 70 per cent, of the entrance fees; third- 30 per cent. open to all 'China pontes ; previous winners

气 this meeting of one race 7 Dis, of two. races 10 B, extrá; previous non-starters to cany. 11 stone; bond fide griffins on 1st February, 1902, and subscription griffins of Foochow 1901 and Amoy 190s meeting" allowed 7 lbs. j'entranes Sto. From the two mile post once round and in.;

The JOCKEY CUP; & sweepstakes of $150 added; second, to receive $100; open to all Hongkong subscription waler griffins of the BERSON, 1901-1902 ; winners of previous races during the meeting barred; to be ridden by Jockeys who have not had a winning mount in Hongkong or China previous to this ment *Ang; weight for: inches as per scales. Once

round

The GrMKHANA STAKES; 'valilo' $100 ; pres sauted by the Gymkhan Committee, added to a sweepstakes° of 35 euch ;-Winner! to re- ceive 70 per cents third so per cest; open to all Hongkong subscription water griffins of this season, 1901-1903; measuring -under- 14 hands 1 inch in height, as per registered. measurement; weight for inches ns- per scale; runners previously unplaced allowed 5 lbs; previous winners batred. One mile.

THIRD DAY-FRIDAY, 21ST FEBRUARY. The GRAND STAND, STAKES; value $400; second to receive $100; third $50; for China ponies bona fide griffins on 1st February, 1903; weight for inchos as per scale ; previous winners of one raće glis ; of two races 75s; of three races robbs extra; previous non- starters at this meeting barred entrance Sto; One mile and s quarter.

The Waler Handicap; winner to receive $1,000; second $250; third $100; opën to all Hongkong and Shanghai Subscription Waters; entrance $io One mile and-a-half The CHALLENGE Cur; 'prosented by the Hon. J. J. Bell-Irving; for China ponies; to be won two years consecutively by a pony or ponies the bond fide property of the same owner; winner to receive, 70 per cent.; second ao per cent.; third 10 per cent, of the entrance fees; weight for ipches as per scale; entrance (forced) $5. One mile and three-quarters.

"The LADIES' PURSE; presented; open to all-

Hongkong subscription waler griffine of this season, 1901-1902; weight for inches as per scale; previous winners to cary 7Ds, extra for each race; unplaced runners allowed Ds. previous non-starters barred; entrance $5. Three quarters-of-a-Mile. The "BLAKE" GHALLENGE CUP; presented by His Excellency Sir Henry A. Blake, G.C.M.G. For Subscription Waler Griffins of this season, igo1-1902; to be won twice by sub- scription griffins the bond fids property of the same owner or owners; winner go receive 70. per cent, of the entrance fees; second ao per cont.; third to per cent, weight for inches as per scale; winner of the Maidens, Derby and/or German Cup gis, extra for each such race, winners of any other races is, extra for each race, Walera that have not been. previously placed allowed shs, previous non-starters barred; entrance fes $10. Ona Mile.

The PARSEE CUP; presented; second to receive $100; third $50; for China ponies; weight for inches as per scale; winners of one race at this meeting 3 tbs ; extra; of two or more races 5 s; extra; placed ponies allowed s bs; unplaced ponies allowed 6 Ds ; dond fide griffins on 1st February, 1902, and subscrip- tion griffins of Foochow 1901, and Amoy 1902 meetings allowed 7 ha; previous non- starters at this meeting barred; entrance $10. Once Round.

The PHAETRON STAKES; a sweepstakes of $5 `each with Sz5o added į second to receive $100; third $50; open to all Hongkong. subscription water griffins of this season 1901-1901, measuring under 14 hands 1 inch in height as per registered measurement ;" previous winters" and non-starters barred; runners that have been previously placed to carry bs; extra, Three Quarters of a Mile. The WALER CHAMPION STAKES; With $750 added; open to Hongkong subscription Waler, Griffins of this season, 1901-190, winner only; a forced entry'; entrance $201 winners of two races $10; of three or more mcas $50; weight for inches as per scale. Ona mile.

The CHAMPION STAKES; With $750 added 1 for China Ponien," winners at{this" meeting enly; a forced entry'; Entrance $ao; winners of two races $30; of three or more $50; waight for inches as per scale. Ona mile and a quarter. The NIL DESPERANDUM STAKES; a Sweep-

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stakes of 55 each with $200 added; second· to receive $roo; third $50; for, beaten sub- scription water griffins of this season, 1901- 1902; weight for inches as per acale. Half a'mile.

CANTON. NOTES.

(From our own. Correspondent.) THE VICEROY,

CANTON, December 3rd. The Viceroy, Tao Mu, is still vary wank. He is losing ground rather than galning.......... A few days ago he had another severe har bonhage, and again be hat petitioned to be allowed to retire from official life, with what result is not yat known,

THE HOUSE BAX.

The second instalment of the hisuse tax falls dus next month. Just now a proclamation bas been posted calling upon the people to pay the tax this month. The reason given for the change in time being that during the twelfth month the officials will be too busy to attend to which are freely expressed the officials will be tax collecting. Judging from the opicions

obliged to find time or do without the money PLACARDS. Notwithstanding the fact that the people in, all parts of the province are wary friendly, vile placards continue to be posted. Every now and then Fat Shan has a crop of them.-- A fow daya 4go n placard was placed on the done of the protestant chapar in Shui Tung This placard weight for inches as per scale; previous The PROFESSIONAL CUP; presented; second called upon the people to driva out the for- to receive the entrance fees; open to all olgners, burn their houses and restore the Ming Hongkong and Shanghai subteription walory dynasty. So few people sympathize with weight for inches as per bye-law No. 11 placards and they cause so little till that it fa. Hongkong subscription water grifas of very evident the sentiment of the people is this season, 1901-1902, allowed 5 lbs pre-against them. They are very likely the worl vious winners at this meeting of one race of some discontested individual. 7Tbs., of two or more races To Ibs' extra ; QUAN STUDENTS FOR JAPAN. previous non-starters at this meeting barred; entrance $to. One mile and a Quarter,

- winners at this" meating, 5 Ihs, extra ; en",

trance $10. Three quarters of a mile. "The "VICTORIA" STAKES, winner to receive 15500; second: $150 third $50; open to all China ponies; weight for inches as per scale. Bond de gritting on 1st February, 1901, and subscription griffins of Foochow 1901 and So Onn mile. Amoy. 1902 meetings allowed? Es Entrance

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The student of the Ski Man Elok Tonga college for advanced students located in the

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