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Intimations.

A. S. WATSON & CO.,

LIMITED.

WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS

ESTABLISHED A.D.,1841.

SHERRY.

B. SUPERIOR PALE DRY, Dinner Wine, Green Seal Capsule

C. MANZANILLA,

.

Per Perla,

...$12.00 $1.00

PALE

NATURAL SHERRY,

White Capsule

CC. SUPERIOR ULD DRY,

PALE NATURAL SHERRY, Red Seal Capsule

13.50 1.29

16.00

D. VERY SUPERIOR OLDE

PALE DRY, Choice Old

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The Hongkong (elegraph

HONGKONG, SATURDAY, MARCH, 7, 1903,

THE SANITARY BOARD..

With reference to our editorial comment of yesterday, the appointment of the mem. 1.49 bere of the Sanitary Board under the new Public Health and Buildings Ordinance is notified in the Government Gazette issued

Dr. Pentecost's public appearancn Hong-] Every mail brings fresh films, dry plates and kong, comprising Sunday service eckday printing paper for LeMunyon direct from New lectures and religious meetings g

11 and York-Advt. sectional, deserve more attenti

in we fr is notified; in the Government. Gastile that could devote to them in our colu

The H.E. the Governor has been pleased, with the oratorical gifts of our distinguis isitor approval of the Secretary of State for the were seen to much advantage in ture Colonies, to appoint Mr. L. A, M. Johnston on "The Orient, The Anglo-S and recently Assistant Postmaster General of the Christianity,” delivered under the

Straits Seulen e ts, to be Fostmaster General of Hongkong, in succession to the late Capt. of the Odd Volumes Suciety. To

Hangs close attention of any audience for tw and a quarter implies, under the most i able conditions, strength, vividness, p. cuity and energy of style, qualities joineo

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HUNGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANK

REPORTED RUN ON THE SHanghai branch."

We have received a telegram from Shanghal reporting a run on the local branch of the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation on account of the circulation of furged notes of the Corporation. The wire was despatched from Shanghai at 13.50 p.m. to-day, Inquiry at the head office did not elicit any confirmation of the report which, if true, calls for prompt and stringent measures for suppressing the uttering of forged "notes - a prátice that

most immediately concerned." much to the annoyance of banking institutions

INSURANCES.

The main feature noticable under this heading is the rise in Union Insurances shares, which have go e up during the month from 5460 a share to $5ro. As far as can be ascertained for this rise than that of the goad dividend that there does not appear to be any other reason the Company, a short time ago, paid to share- bulders and the splendid business which it is doing. Other marino insurances have been rather neglected. As to Fires. Chinas showed, taken off the market at $861, while Hongkong. a tendency to harden and shares have been Fires were placed at $337.50

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SHIPPING... well known to operators, is Indo-Chinas, which The most active stock to this group, as is has been, a very unknown quantity, and it is

Dr. Fentecost with marked felicity of illa/stated that the rise of water in the West River has recently been in operation in the North doubtful whether any but a low who are really

tion. We demure strongly to certain pos ons advanced by the lecturer on this occasin and we aver that some of his general ations were grounded on data insufficient, if not misleading. The address was, however, a striking popular success. The closing lec- lure on "The Reasonableness of Chris tianity" was of special value and worthy of Dr. Pentecest's great reputation as a Chris tisu apologist. His chain of reasoning seemed to be strong and complete of its kind, whilst charm of style and manner added pecu- liar force to a memorable deliverance. Dr. Pentecost is a thoroughgoing student of

'society. Both kinds of knowledge are es

FROM a resident of Nichow, who arrived from Canton last; evening we learn that the West River is in deud again. Our informant

Below-Tooing-and-uk-Le, many villages at this time of the yeari- an unusual occurrence,

have been under water le Fon 110, a river next to Wuchow city, is also flooded.

SIR, Chen-tung lang, new Chinese Minister, telt Shanghaj by the ac fic Mail str. Korea on the 2nd inst, and had a great send off from crowds of Chinese and foreign friends. The Previous day he was the recipient of a banquet given by Mr. Tong Kid-son at which almost all the numerous Chinese Botables, including the red.ob able We Ting-fang, were present.

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Films, Dry Plates, Printing Paper, Chemicals, all kinds of Cameras and Kodaks, and all pho-

FLEET OF BRITISH WARSHIPS

IN HONGKONG.

The harbour presents a striking sight in things naval. There are now moored in these waters no less than nineteen ships of the China squadron. They are the first class battleships Glory, (flagship of Vice-Admiral Sir Cyprian A. G, Bridge, KC B., comm. Jufer-in-chief) Albion, (flagship of Rear-Admiral Henry T. Grenfell: C.M.G., second in command), Goliath," and Orain. The first class four funnelled cruiser Amphitrite, Argonaut, and Cressy, and the two cruisers Eclipse and Talibol, third class cruisers

and Rambler, the sloops Rinaldo and Pestal, the torpedo boat destroyers Janus and Whiting. This combined with thedespatch vessel Alacrity. makes a grand total of nineteen sails. particular time of the year, ha, excitet general The appearance of this large force at this

rates

is

in the know, ard who have the manipulation of the wires could-foretell what was likely to inke place in connection with the stock. Its market prices are certainly controlled by the | Northern port, and the maintenance of

mostly

dependent on, our norbera neighbours. However, one could hardly see one's way to expect the upholding of prices for a long time by speculators alone, the Company. Although it is rathe early in u, sacked by solid and-substantial earnings of the day to tell what the Company is going to show for the past twelve months, people who

can in any way compare with those of the few are familiar with shipping and the movements of cargoes do not expect that the result for 190a preceding year. Steamboats have again raid the dividend of $1,50, and the Company seems. to have done very well indeed from the prices tion that it is facing both on the River and to that are being offered for shares. The comps i

felt by its supporters. Douglases are neglected

st ck, one of the periodic spurts will no doubt public; but as is frequently the case with this take place in the shares at no distant date. Star Ferries are continually improving their position, and its shares touched their high watermark during the month when they were negotiated at $257.-)

Wine, White Seal Capsule 18.00 1:55 this morning with yesterday's date. as the Bible and also of human nature and tographic material, best that is made, can be funnelled cruiser Blenheims. The second class Macao does not seem to affect the confidence

E. EXTRASUPERIOR OLD

PALE DRY, Very Finest

Quality (ok bottled), Black Seal Capsule...

. 27.00

follows:-

His Excellency the Governor has been pleased to appoint John Mitford Atkinson, M.. Principal Civil Medical Officer, to be Pre-- 3.28 sident, the Honourable William Chatham, Director of Public Works, to be Vice-President, and Colonel William Edward Webb, R.A.M.C Principal Medical Officer, Edward Usborne, Fung Wa Chin and Lau Chu Pak to be mem- bers of the Sanitary Board.

By Command,

B, C, and CC are excellent Dinner Wines, D and are After-Dinner Wines of a very fine Vintage,

ALL ARE SUPERIOR XERES WINES.

The following Wines, bottled in Europe, have been specially selected, and procured

from the celebrated firm of Messrs. Gen)

G. SANDEMAN, SONS & Co., of London, Oporto and Xeres -

Perilor. Per tra

$16.50 $1.40

24.00 24.00

27.00 30.00 40.00

LIGHT DRY

SOLERA

VERY PALE DRY

FULL GOLDEN

PALE DRY NUTTY...

FINE OLD BROWN

MADEIRA.

er der

...$16.50

27.00

F. H. MAY,

Colonial Secretary, Colonial Secretary's Cffice, Hongkong, th

March, 1913.

The full complement of ex-officia members does not appear by the above rotification to have yet been appointed, for it is provided by section 8 of the Ordinance that, in addition to the Director of Public Works and the Principal Civil Medical Officer, the 2.00 Sanitary Board shall consist of the Registrar 2.00 General and the Captain Superintendent of Police. The same section provides for the 25 2.50 appointment of six additional members, four of whom are to be nominated by H.E. 3.50.

the Governor and two by the ratepayers of the Colony, The Government nominees are those that held their appointments on the Board as constituted by the old law. It remains to be seen whether the nominees by the ratepayers will yet be appointed, t A. S. WATSON & Co., | is desirable that they should be, and we trust that two public-spirited men will not LIMITED,

be found wanting in the Colony to devote some time to the duties which will be im- posed upon them in their acceptance of seats on the Sanitary Board of Hongkong.

GOOD... FINE

l'er trut. $1.40

2.25

THE HONGKONG DISPENSARY.

TELEPHONE NO, 135, CABLE ADDRESS: "ACHEE," HONGKONG. A. B. C. CODE, 4TH EDITION.

ESTABLISHED 1859

A CHEE & CO.,

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17A, QUEEN'S ROAD.

FURNITURE DEALERS.

DRAWING-ROOM,

DINING-ROOM,

and BED-ROOM

FURNITURE.

ELECTRO-PLATED,-~

GLASS, and

CHINA WARES, PASTEUR'S MICROBE-PROOF

FILTERS,

ROCHESTER LAMPS,

WHITE TURKISH TOWELS.

COUNTERPANES.

COOKING RANGES,

KITCHEN UTENSILS, and

DR. PENTECOST.

After five days of preaching and lecturing in Canton, Dr. Pentecost returned to the Colony yesterday en route for Shanghai and the North, and, in passing through Hong kong, kindly consented to address a public tion of the Chinesspeaking section of the community. Arrangements were, accord. ingly, made for the use of the City Hall and an invitation, issued to "gentry, merchants, scholars and people," drew together a nume-

rous

audience. The Chinese came in hundreds and so far as we can learn were much and favourably impressed alike by Dr. Pentecost personally and by his utter ances, which occupied nearly an hour and a half in delivery and interpretation. We take occasion, afforded by the proceedings above noticed, to summarize what may be regarded

as the main features in a somewhat remark- able series of public meetings, which, if the Chinese assemblage be taken as in the succession, was brought to a close night before last in the City Hall. It should be premised that Dr. Pentecosi's

present journeyings in the East are in the interests of our Common Christianity. This object took him to the Philippine Islands at a juncture when, if we may. judge from the reports of his sermogs and speeches and certain statements and admissions in the Manila local press, the forceful, uncompro- PHOTOGRAPHIC mising, unapologetic presentation of Chris-

DEPARTMENT.

HOUSEHOLD REQUISITES.

-DEVELOPING and PRINTING

UNDERTAKEN for AMATEURS.

GOOD WORK.

PROMPT RETURN. Hoogkong, 8th July, 1901

had at LeMunyon's. Adut,

sential to success in the task that he has THE last ordinary meeting of the Union Pique and. Fearless, the gunboats Britsmart and seem to be entirely out of favour with the

undertaken, and long experience has taught Dr. Pentecost the right use of both. There are, we think, many in the Colony who have reason to be sincerely grateful to him for much fearless and wise advocacy of our Common Christianity. Our best wishes follow him through his further journeyings and endeavours in the noblest cause that can occupy a public speaker or teacher.

Church Literary Club's first session was held last evening, when there was a very fair attendance. A paper was read by Mr. A. J. May on "Confucius and Christ, and the career and main teachings of the sage

were clearly outlined, and comparisons and contrasts with the Eible were mentioned. Further information was also elicited at the close by various questions, and altogether the was highly appreciated. The closing

essay social of the session will be held on the 20th instant,

comment on all sides. We are informed that

the presence of this formidable array of force was a premeditated afair, on the part of the Admiralty, in order to show a bold front to the Russian fleet now 'en route and which in all likelihood will call at Hongkong shortly Another report states that the assembly of this THE following returns of the average amount force is to crowd out the mm-of-waran borage TUESDAY, the roth instant, is the Mahom, of bank notes in circulation and of specie în

so as to allow no chance for the Russians to medan New Year.

reserve in Hongkong, during the month endest-find-berthing room. 28th February, as certified by the managers of

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

MR. E. D. C. Wolfe has been reiappointed the resp. ctive Banks, are published in the Registrar of the Land Court.

Governpient Gan He:-

M

THE name of Mr Ahmet Rumjalin bis bern added to the list of Justices of the Peace.

THE revised list of Justices of the Peace resi dent in the Colony is published in the Govern ment Guzelie.

Average Specie

in Reserve, Amount.

$3,507,713

Banks. Chartered Bank of1

India, Australia and China,...... Hongkong and Shang-

hai Banking Cor paration, ****** 14,022,331

Bank of

National

China, Limited...................

444,714

$1,650,000

R. E. VARIETY CONCERT.

SUGARS.

With regard to Sugars. China Sugars have been on the downward track for some time past, but during the month improved their pasi tion by over Sto a share, which, it is rumoured, is partly due to short sellers and partly to improvement in business. The short-seller reason may no doubt have had something to do with this rise, bet it is to be greatly suspected sugar product has been mainly instrumental that the appreciation in the market price for

for this rise. It may be noted by way of par nthesis that the report of this Company has come to hand since settling day, and although the losses for the year are slightly over $600,000 the demand for shares scams to continue, and the stock is being taken off the market by people who pretend to be som what acquainted with the inter working of the Company. It is to be hoped that the general managers, who have the interests of the China Sugar Refinery at heart, have succeeded to contracting for raw sugar at the pricer that ruled at the beginning of the year, in which event the Company should make up this year for what it has lost the twelve months just finished, Lutons are very seldom heard of in the market are they

The third variety concert for patients of the Station Hospital was held at the R. E. Theatre; by kind permission of Colonel F. I. Lambkin, RAM C., last evening. Those who took part in the programme were: Miss Dolly Plens, Messrs. Burgess, Rogers Allwork, Thompson, 7,500,000 Andersen, Martis, Butty, Chisholm, Pammes Hardy, Smith, Edgar, Do: nell, jenkins, Lang 150,000 by and Hughes. The artists rendered their respective parts with credit, and Pte. Fleyde, 1st Sherwood Foresters, ably assisted at the piano. The management was under the direc-likely to have another day?. tion of Mr. S. M. Allwork and Pte. Daf, RAM.C These concerts are looked forward to, and highly appreciated by the convalescent patients of the Station Hospital.

Total....$17,974,659 $9,300,000

THE list of jurais for the year commencing st inst, as approved by the Legislative Council, is published in the Government Gazrite, By using whey as food for typhoid patients THE N. Y. K. steamer Hiogo Maru reports that instead of milk, a doctor has reduced the death-Torijima, which was in a state of active eruption

on the oth of August last, when the inhabit rate in that disease from 20 to 27 per cent,

Fants of the island-125 in all-lost their lives, Le Manyon has everything in the photographic is still in eruption. The steamer left Yoko line strictly fresh. Call and see him, 3 Deshama for the islands on the 5th February, and Voeux Road, Central..-Adví.

returned to port a few days ago. The eruption was active compared to that observed on the occasion of her previous visit, viz, 13th January. A new crater a small one-has been formed

BANK cheques and bills of exchange drawn out of, but payable on 'demand within the Colony, are exempt from stamp duty when the amount does not exceed $10,

from Macao cannot be published. The columns THE letter from an anonymous correspondent of this journal cannot be subarned to serve the interesis of individual animus.

THE King's Exequatur empowering General E. S. Bragg to act as Consul-General of the United States of America at Hongkong has received His Majesty's signature.

on the eastern end of the island. The island was, however, well covered with grass and a Large number of sea birds were seen Bying 17th inst., on her homeward voyage, but the about.

The steamer passed the island on the weather was stormy then and the tops of the hills were hidden beneath clouds. No smoke was seen rising from the new crater-Kobe Herald.

For numbering your Checks and Stubs, Card Systems, Druggists' Prescriptions, Labels, Draits, Orders, Receipts, Letters and all Docu- ments that require correct and legible number-

FROM a letter received from one of the mem- bers of the Janet Waldorf Company now ining, use the "Follett Numbering Machine". Japan, we learn that the Company will shartly Do not miss our chance but get one at leave for Honolulu and San Francisco.

LeMunyon's. Advt.

M.-C. Clementi has kindly consented to de- Volumes Society at the City Hall on Thursday liver a lecture under the auspices of the odd

next at 5.15 p.m., on "Buddhism." His Excel- lency the Governor will preside.

H.M.S. Amphitrite will probably leave port on or about the 24th inst. for Honolulu, to escort the destroyers Virago and Sparrowhawk from ship //umber arrived from Weihaiwei yesterday. he Pacific to the China station. H.M. Store

Hello Central? Hello:-Give me 3 9 a Alright! Hello! Hello! Is this LeMunyon's? Yes. Oh, send me a supply of No. 3 films. I am about to take a trip and shall need a fresh supply of films. Thanks,-Will send same immediately. Goodbye-Good-bye.—Advt.

tian ideals and standards was a prime need. PREFAMATIONS are being made in New York of the new American colony. We write for the erection of a twenty-story hotel, this in no l'ecksniffian or Pharisaic spirit, but contain 1.00 rooms and to cost approximately simply as recognizing a condition of things $3.50,000. The lot on which it is to stand, is which almost invariably follows from the on Fifth avenue, between Twenty-sixth and [718d first impact of Western on Eastern civiliza- Tweaty seventh streets, cost $2,520,000.

tion. The earliest chapters of colonialTHE case in which Tsei I and six others who expansion under any flag are apt to be in.

BAY VIEW HOTEL

BEST BRANDS OF WINES AND LIQUORS A SPECIALTY.

DINNERS AND TIFFINS SERVED ON SHORT NOTICE.

OYSTERS, STEAKS, CHOPS, &c.

AT ALL HOURS.

Messrs. J. H. DOWNS and J. CHRISTIE,

Proprietors.

the value of $3,914.00 from two native females, were charged with stealing cash and goods to

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LADIES RIFLE ASSOCIATION.

The annual prize meeting was concluded on Thursday, and the following returns, of the various competitions, are to hand-

-75 yds, scratch-First prize presented by Mrs. May, won by Mrs. Leigh, scora 31. Second-by LR.A, won by Mrs. May, acore 29.

Second by. L.R.A., won by Mrs. Fullerton, 75 yds., handicap-First prize by Sir Paul Chater, won by Mrs. Stephens, core 27+9

score 28+7.

"so yds., scratch- First prize by Mrs. Siebs, won by Mrs. Stephens, score 27 Second by Hongkong Rifle Association, won by Mrs. Leigh, score 26.

50 yds, handicap-First prize by Mr. J. R.. M. Smith, won by Mrs. Tudor, score 26+13. Second by L.R.A., won by Miss Siebs, score 33+12.

Encouragement Cup, No. 7-First prize by Mrs. Stephens, won by Mrs. Dean, score 29. Second by Mrs. Robertson, won by Mrs. Radcliffe, score 24+4. Hastings and Miss Blake, won by Mrs. Baker Encouragement Cup, No. 2-Prize by Mrs.

-Brown, score 26+8.

Husbands prize, ((o yards handicap)-Won who recently returned from Singapore, came by Mrs. Pritchard, score 25-+-8. Mrs. Wilcox Dr. Pentecost found, in the public life on for hearing this moming before Mr. J. Isecond, score: 24+9:

Kemp. The prisoners were discharged owingBy Mr. Fung Wa Chin, won by Mrs. T. M. Conselation prise, (50 and 75 yards handicap) to want of evidence.LMORT FROGRAMME of music to be played by the Band of the 331d Burma Infantry, on the New Parade Ground on Monday next, the gib jas, between the hours of 4 and 5.30 p.m. T

certain aspects and from the Christian moralist's point of view bad reading, and of the Philippines colony much to con- demn. He erbuked, admonished and ex- harted in timely, judicious,-forceful ways the ineligion and its attendant: evils that he found to exist. The Hongkong clergy and ministers of all Protestant deno minations and the representative laymen. who signed the letter of invitation to Dr. Pentecost to hold meetings in this Colony, did well to give the public here an oppor tunity, which has been used widely, of hearing the eminent preacher and evangeliit.

SK for ASAHI JAPANESE BEER-

8th December, 1902. [13390 | A G. Gimalh

Wright scores 21+5.33±8.

FOOTBALL.

The Shield Committee met last evening to consider the re-playing of the semi-final, and also the playing of the final between the winner and H.MS. Argonaut. It was decid d that the Glory and Oceas must fight to a finish ba Saturday, 14th insty even if an extra half hour. has to be played for preventing another draw, If, as is expected, the frgonaut is in port, the 15: fical should be contested on the 28th inst.

CAMPO PROGRAMME, A SAM NAKO March" Abbas Praha 7 Elfords Questast..." Lodolaka "Charubios. Sélection

Remlalicances oft

Chastit (the "Plantarián | Asia *-**** Fantasia................." & Pastoral Scatta”, „Ord Human Valce. The Dancing Gir

Coots God Save thi-King” ASK for ASAHI JAPANESE BEER-

A G. Giralt

SK for ASAHI JAPANESE BEER AGA Girault,⠀⠀

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THE BROUGH COMPANÝ.

"WHEN WE WERE TWENTY-ONE."

Esmond's comedy will be played at the City Hall this evening and again on Monday night. he following is the complete cast of charac

ters--

Richard Care%C

Wallis Brandali Herbert Corritara

Hughie Helmont.

Kara Glyses ("The Firefly"), Lustyle Legrass.... Mim Ericson... Phyll Ericson..... Babello...

Melatyre

„M as-Gillies Brown-

LANDS AND WHARVES,

The Land Company declared and paid its usual dividend of $6 a share, and the market closed steady at $176 ex div Kowloon Wharves, came into favour again and abates slowly but surely crept up, although the expectation of a $3 dividend has been dis. appointed since the beginning of March.

hares have since the issue of the report eased: down to 594.50. It is vaguely reported that some alterations in the inner working of the Company are going to be effected, and, if true, they are expected to increase the earnings of the concern to a considerable extent

MININGLE

vo.... Mr. Brough Sir Horace Plumley ("Waddles )...........Mr. Leslie Victor Colonel Miles Graham ("The Soldier Man" Mr. WT. Level There is nothing to be noted under this head 'Terence McGrath ( The Doctor")', Mr. Percy Walthe Richard Terence Hilies Audaire("The imp) bir. Ernest Versing except Punjoms. The Company, as is well- David Hirsch....

Sir, Orlando Daly known, has increased its capital by $60,000, Mr. A. McLean $30,00 of which became due on the oth of the **Mr. C. Hartay, month. This money, it is expected by the rs, Broke Directors, will be sufficient to tide them over Miss Susie Vangnan until they can strike something rich.... In view bisa Brenda Gibson of the fact that the Company has been suffering

.....Miss Temple

from adverse circumstances, too bumerous to mention in this short reference, it is to be hoped that the expectations entertained by the Direc tors will not prove unfounded, and that the suffering shareholder will some day get some, if not all, of the money sunk in this seem ingly bottomless pit

On Tuesday The Liars will be presented for one night only: Wednesday The Second Mrs. Tanqueray On Thursday Niobe. is announced and A Village Priest on Friday. Then will follow Facing the Music (or Satur, day.

RIALTO OPERATIONS

FEBRUARY.

MISCELLANEOUS, HA

Regarding stocks under this heading, the only one worthy of reference is Cements. The stock has gone up-from Szoso, in the early! part of the month, to S23 n'share below which Share operations during the month of Feb- shares were difficult to obtain. It is confident ruary though somewhat restricted and consi-ly expected that the Company will pay alarger derably interfered with by the Chinese New dividend for the past year than it did for the Year and the Race week showed a decided imprevious twelve months, though to what extent provement and manifested a bealthier feeling this increase, if any, will be it is too early yet than has been noticed for some months past. in foreshadow. But even if the dividend i It is true that the volume of business was not going to be the same as last year the stock is great, yet leading stocks bave all exhibited a well worth holding on to if one only remembers decided improvement in rates with the excep. that the output of the Company is year.by

causes including that of a feeling on the part was prevalent during coz seems to have en tion perhaps of Docks which, towards the latter year increasing. part of the month, had a downward tendency, On the whole it should be noted with This improvement, no doubt, is due to several satisfaction that the panicky feeling that of the majoriy of operators that we have nl-tirely disappeared, and, although, share opera ready seen the worst of bad times, and the facttions have not resumed normal proportions still, that there is now more surplus money in the bearing in mind the heavy blow from which hands of operators in the shape of dividends he market is just recovering, it is a matter for for which they have got to find an outlet.

self-congratulation that even this little bit of improvement is so soon noticeable,

DANKS.

Tank shares have gone up during the mouth to as high a figure as 3715 per share cum dividend, and this price is more thin amply justified by the report that the Directors issued in the shareholders for the "last half year. Another reason of this high quotation for Banks must not be st sight of, and that in itself apart from the handsome returns shown could have put the shares up to this

dividend in sterling as that declared by the high water mark. The fact referred to is the drop in exchange which, with the same

-Bank the corresponding half of the year before gives the China shareholders in dividend about 15 per cent, more than the previous year.

MOND PUNTER.

THE PLAGUE.

During the twenty-four hour ended al apon to-day one further case of babd plague, making 53 since January 18, wat botined having occurred in Hongkong, it was another case of dumping, the body of a: Chinesa, beleg found on the Hongkong and Canton, bar

SHIPPING AND MALINEWS.

CINEMA MAILS, DURANG Canadian (Atkenian) 9th inst.s DOCKS. Indias (erratos Apear) toth lass:

completely, obliterate. The report for the

French (Sydney) 12th inst of such a nature that a good year would *Docks were still Buffering from disadvantages

Indian (Latsang) 13th instan American (China) 13th inst?) 53 2024 Australian (Eastern) 33th inst second half of 1002 has been rather diss

American (Deric) 21st insta appointing to a good number of the share holders, who had been confidently expecting

C.S. N. Co. larger eamings for the six months in question Calcutta and The Straits lefl Singapore for

Co.'s steamer nisang

Theil, C..

The Imperial German. Mail fads which left here, on the

but it seems that they were rather over sanguine. However, one may reasonably expon on the 7th Inst., at 6 am. pect a very fair improvement for the current half y'ar over either of the halves of co2, while improvements in prices can be reason ably expected to take place during the ensuing six months as the Company is certainly doing a very good business and, in fact, bas, been doing since the commencement of the present fina cla{ half year!? 33 PANEL

SK for ASAHI JAPANESE BEER—| AG. Giralt,

at Genoa on Thursday, the 5th tast

The F. M. S. 6. Cos steamer with mails, de, which left alt for San Francis Kobe, Jaland arrived at Ber

A