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THE DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL.

The Chinese, all over the Empire, during the next two days will be celebrating one of their most populas festivals, the "Twaniang Tsich." It commences on the 5th day of the moon, or, as we should say, to-morrow, the 31st inst., and it may be looked upon as China's Annual

Regula. It originated as far back 13 450 B.C., and does no, show any sign of waning popul- aray, and this in spite of the fact that the magistrates have, from time to time, endeavour. rd to stop its celebration by issuing prockman tions. The re son for this action of the officials is that so inany lives are fust, as the hoals arg not infrequently nverturnal.

Is gin is due to the following incident, reports the N. G. I Nor. In the year above mentioned there lived a just and able Minister of State who loved the people and who was held in greatesteem and respect by thear. One of the most popular of the wati dal poems of China, The Dissipation of Sorron 2, was written by him. Like many another good man, however, the only reward of his fidelity and zeal for his pince was his degradation and dismissal. Ite was su overe me by this base ingratitu e that heimsediatel; to the great distress and 50- guish of the people, drowned himself in a small river in Fasan. The cople. fearing that the fishes would disfigure the buy, immediately put out in buats to recover it, the rewers of each bout straining every nerve to get drip their fellows. This is supposed to have given rise to the rating of "dragon boa's? •For many years after his de 1b, he people focked to the plice where he committed suicide, They carried with them. Hitte packages of beled rice wrapped in bamboo leaves to he user in sacrifice to the spitit of their dead hero. Hence at the present time rice dumplings are catea in enormous quantities by the Chinese.

The Dragon Botts are long narrow boats, sometimes being fully to feet in length. Two men sit side by side and propel the boat with paddles. Immense crowds of spectators line banks of the river, occupying every vantage point, and they become greatly excited as con- tending boats sweep by to the clang of gongs, and the beating of drums which are found in so many boats. The crews are, sometimes, fearted by wealthy individuals, and not infrequently prizes are given to the successful crews. Mr. J. Dyer Ball, in Things Chinese, says. "The An nual Regattas throu hout China of the Dragon Boat Feast gives an outing to many a child and lady who, attired in their holiday best, line the banks of the rivers, and watch the narrow snake. like bonts dashing up and down in impromptu races and spurts with their rivals from neigh- bouring villages."

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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, SATURDAY, MAY 30, 1903.

Auctions.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

the letting by Public Auction Sale, to be PARTICULARS AND CONDITIONS of held on TUESDAY, the 2nd day of June,

1903, at 3 1.34., at the Offices of the Public Works Department, by Order of His Excellency the Governor, of One Lot of CROWN LAND, below Mouni Kellett Road, in the Colony of Hongkong, for a term of 75 Years, with the option of renewal at a CROWN RENT to be fixed by the Surveyor of His Majesty the KING, for one further term of 75 years.

PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.

No.

of Sale.

uilding Lot Registry Na

FUCAS LEY.

Mong Kellett Road,

Boundary Mensurebeant,

W.

II.

It.

ff. 乱

Annual Rent.

Upset 'rice.

15925181074.730) 242; 2,970

Hongkong, 23rd May, 1903.

[6242

PUBLIC AUCTION.

from the CAPTAIN SUPERINTENDENT OF THE Undersigned have received instructions

POLICE to Sell by PUBLIC AUCTION,

FRIDAY, the gh June, 1003, at 11 Ada

on

at

the Fire Brigade Station, MANUAL ENGINES and GEAR:

& LENGTHS SUCTION HOSE

19 LENGTHS DELIVERY HOSË;

6 SUITS UNIFORM;

12 PAIRS BRASS COUPLINGS;

2 PRESSURE GAUGES;

1 RUBBER VALVES, and One Lot OLD CANVAS, &c., &c.;

ALSO

at Nooy, the same day, at the Central Police Station a quantity of JEWELLERY;

and on

SATURDAY, the 6th June, 1903, KIII A.M.,

at The Water Police Station, Thim-Tsa-Tsui,

55 SMALL CHINESE BOATS;

4 WODEN BENCHES;

1 TABLE;

43 OLD LAMPS;

AND

A Quantity of OLD MANILA HEMP and COIR ROPE, various lengths, ranging from Ito 31-in in iameter.

TERMS:-As usual.

HUGHES & HOUGH,

Government Auctioneers.

Hongkong, 27th May, 1993.

1635ė

Notices of Firms.

NOTICE OF, REMOVAL. INTERNATIONAL BANKING

CORPORATION,

11E Business of this Bank will be carried

New Officer of the Corporation,

As sickness is very prevalent at this sen- son of the year, a great trade is done in charais duringthe cunti au unce of the festival which, on account of its popularity, is sometimes continue! for many days. These chains casist in the main of mystic Roes on yellow paper which are affixed to doors and walls and are supposed Tom TUESDAY, 26th May, ist the to be efficacious in warding off sickness and calamity, Sprigs of sweet flag hung over the dear are considered to b: very potent and valuable charms by the people everywhere. In Southern China especially, during the continuance of the festival, it is quite common for the lower class of people to dine off a plump dog. The com mon belief is that at this enervating time of the

zo, DES VIEUX-ROAD CENTRAL," next to Messis. jardine, Matheson & Co.'s Offices.

CHAS. R. SCOTT, Manager.

[6260 Honghome. 25th May, 1003

NOTICE,

Intimations.

NAVY LEAGUE.

HONGKONG BRANCH.

PUBLIC MEETING.

R. H. F. WYATT, a delegate of the Head

an ADDRESS,on TUESDAY, and June, in the CITY HALL, at 5.15 PM. Ladies and the General Public are cordially invited to attend, HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR will take the Chair.

E. W. MITCHELL, Acting Hon. Secretary.

M Office of the Navy League, will give

Hongkong, 29th May, 1903,

BANK HOLIDAY..

[6468

N accordance with Ordinance No. 6 of 1875, the Undermentioned BANKS will be CLOSED for the Transaction of Public Busi-

ness, on 1st June. WHIT MONDAY,

For the CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA,

AUSTRALIA AND CHINA,

T. P. COCHRANE, Acting Manager, Hongkong. For the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANK

ING CORPORATION,

J. R. M. SMITH,

Chief Manager. For the NATIONAL BANK OF CHINA,

LIMITED,

H. PINCKNEY, Acting Chief Manager, For the MERCANTILE "BANK OF INDIA,

LIMITED,

E. W. ORMISTON, Acting Manager, Hongkong. For the BANQUE DE L'INDO-CHINE,

Hongkong Agency,

GASTON MAYER, Acting Manager. For the YOKOHAMA SPECIE Bank, Limited,

TARO HODSUMI, Manager.

For the IMPERIAL BANK OF CHINA,

E. W. RUTTER, Manager,

For the DEUTSCH-ASIATISCHE Bank,

H. FIGGE,

Manager. For the GUARANTY TRUST CO. OF NEW

YORK,

E. F. GROS,

Acting Manager.

Per Pro. Russo-Chinese Bank,

BANK OF SOUTH CHINA,

J. W. R. TAYLOR,

Managing Director. For the INTERNATIONAL BANKING COR-

PORATION,

CHAS. R. SCOTT, Manager.

For the BANK OF SOUTH CHINA,

J. W. R. TAYLOR,

Managing Director.

Hongkong, 27th May, 1903.

[6340

FIRE INSURANCE ASSOCIATION

OF HONGKONG.

INSURANCE HOLIDAY.

TT is hereby notified that FIRE INSUR

ANCE OFFICES will be CLOSED for the Transaction of Public Business on MON- DAY, the 1st JUNE.

By Order,

W, HUTTON POTTS,

Secretary. Hongkong, 29th May, 1903,

THE CHINA-DORNEO COMPANY, LIMITED.

Intimations,

IT IS DIFFERENT NOW.

Once upon a time students of medicine held the notion that there were as many different diseases as the body has organs and pa..; every one of these ailments requiring a different treatment. Sa stupid a mistake

could lead caly to miserable sulures. For the

fact it, the body is a single machine; and what concerns one part of it concerna, more or less closely, all the rest. Thus we see how it happens that one remedy, or mode of treat- ment, may relieve and cure A variety of complaints, or what may appear like a variety, but are really various forms or out. comings of the same cause. Take, for example, Anemia, Scrofula, Poverty of Bloods Genera! Debility, Influenza, Throat and Lung Diseases, etc.--a formidable army indeed, they look to be; yet

WALPOLE'S PREPARATION quickly abates the worst of such cases, and absolutely cures many which have been abandoned as hopeless. The reasons are: its power over the digestive and assimilating process, its action in expelling impurities from the blood, and its consequent ability to vitalize and rebuild the whole structure. It is palatable as honey and contains the nutritive and curative properties of Pure Cod Liver Oil, combined with the Compound Syrup of Hypophosphites and the Extracts of Malt and Wild Cherry. It was not dreamed out, or discovered by accident; it was zudled out, on the selid principles of applied medical science. It is precisely what it is said to be, and has won the confidence of the public on that basis. You may resort to it with a faith and hope that arise from the history of what it has done for other. Dr. Thos. Hunt Stucky says: "The

continued use of it in my practice, convinces me that it is the most palatable, least nauseat- ing, and best preparation now on the market. Every dose affective. "You cannot be dis appointed in it." Sold by chemists here and throughout the world and A. S. Watson & Co., Limited.

KENNEDY'S HORSE REPOSITORY, CAUSEWAY BAY,

JAVE always on hand for hire Walers and HAVE verties suitable for hacks or carriage work by day, week, or month.

Horses Bought and Sold on Commission.

Telephone 64,

G. W. GEGG,

Hongkong, 19th May, 1903.

Manager.

(608€

CHINESE AMERICAN COMMERCIAL

COMPANY. -,

司 A * 華

IMPORTERS, EXPORTERS AND

MANUFACTURERS,

[6440E Company's OFFICES are established at Nos. 20 and 21, CONNAUGHT ROAD opposite DOUGLAS PIER.

Hongkong, 1st May, 1903.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

"THE STATUTORY MEETING of the

Above Company will be held at the Com

SATURDAY, the 6th June, at Noon,

J. WHEELEY,

General Manager. Hongkong, 22nd May, 1903.

year this peculiar diet is eminently useful in MR, WILLIAM if. GASKELL having pany's Office. No. 4. Queen's Buildings, on

returned to the Colony, resumes his reviving the exhausted energies of the sons of practice as Public Accountant.

Office: No. 4, Des Vœux Road. toil.

Hongkong, asth May, 1903.

CHINESE WORKERS IN THE MINES.

Two Britishers on an important mission will sail from here for China on the Empress, reports a Vancouver journal of the 4th inst. Messrs. H. Ross Skinner and H. H. Noyes, of Johannes- burg, who are en roule to the Far East as s commission of inquiry in regard to the securing of Chinese for the Transvaal mines, returned from a visit to Nanaimo and Vancouver Island Saturday. While on the island they made inquiries into the employment of Chinese in the mines and in other work there, Speaking of the Chinese, Mr. Skinner remarked that they appear to be good workmen, but they will not be able to form any real opinion of them fill they have seen them at work in large numbers, and in similar work to that for which they are required in the ansvaal. Messrs Skinner and Noyes intend proceeding from here direct to the Malay Peninsula, where they 'will have an opprtunity of seeing the Chinese working in the extensive tin mines of Malacca and neighbouring islands. They will then travel up the coast visiting Hongkong and other points and will in all probability return home ofa the trans-Siberian railway route.

The manual workers in the mines in the Transvaal, except those running machine drills, are blacks who are paid about sos per month and boarded and fed in a compound The native labour is, however, of a poor quality and fa insufficient to the supply available to operate the mines without obtaining other labour to- supplement it, The blacks" operate the band drills and a few become expert miners: all holes are located by the foreman or shift boss and are fired by him. The mining is not In quarts but in beds of "banket" separated by Layers of quartzine. The matrix of the gold and the filing of the reef is chiefly of rounded pebbles cemented by secondary silica and. also by sesquioxide of iron and, pyrites and chloritic matter. The gold is seldom found in the pebbles, being usually confined to the cementing material of the conglomemtes.

Ir Russia really does not want to fight, she must renovace bar present aggressive polley, remarks the N. C. D. News. It cannot be ex- pec'ed that the patience of Japan will be unli

nor can be afford to wait until the struction of a tailway to the Yalu enables

to throw troops into Cores without risk the danger of taking thơm by s

Insurances.

[6170

EQUITABLE LIFE

HENRY

HYDE, I

thing that quitable Founder.

contract.

No desir Policy WORLD"

Nois

ein Contains every

KIENE. Manager.

Hongkong.

Write are no highending the insurance

Vrite for int smalian than other comp

[£39

FORT GERMAN FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF HAMBURG.

THE

THE Undersigned AGENTS of the alma Company are prepared in accept First Class FOREIGN and CHINESE RISKS at CURRENT RATES.

SIEMSSEN & CH. Hanebaño, voch trum 19

Masonic.

ZETLAND

LODGE,

・「

No. 525, E.C.

REGULAR MEETING of ZETLAND

A ROUGE will be held at the FREE- MASONS' HALL, Zetland Street, on TUESDAY, the and June, at 6.30 for 9 p.m. precisely. Visiting Brethren are cordially invited to attend.

· Hongkong, 18th May, 190j.

WING HING

[6400

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL

DEALER IN

PORCELAIN AND EARTHEN..

WARES,

"OF EVERY-DESCRIPTION AT

MODERATE FRICE

No. 75, QUEEN's Road Central, (Established in 185g;}.

Hongkong, 4th May, 1905.

THE

[61E+

ROBINSON PIANO

Co., LTD.

END OF HIRING SEASON.

SECONDHAND 'Pianos to be cleared

out at the undernoted low prices.

GUARANTEED in excellent condition.

ORIGINAL PRICES 8450 TO $1,400,

WERNER

NEEDHAM

DORNER

ROINSCH ..

...$400

380

375'

.. 400

4950

180

(SEMI-GRAND) 700

350

SCHIEDMEYER

BORD...

RACHALS

H. & MULLER

and others of our own make at varying low prices.

OurStock of SMALL INSTRUMENTS

and MUBIO is also being sold at greatly

...

reduced prices at this season preparatory to our fresh stocks coming to hand..

Hongkong, and May, roos

WAI

YUNG

PHOTOGRAPHER,

Mails.

NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA.

*

(THE JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY.)

PROJECTED SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG-SUBJECT TO ALTERATION.

STEAMERS.

AKI MARU

J. W. Ekstrand KAGOSHIMA MARU...

Κ. Κατί TAMBA MARU

J. W. Wale................ HIROSHIMA MARU.........

J. Nagan......

SADO MARU

S. J. G. Parsons... BOMBAY MARU.....

T. Murai...... SHINANDY MARU

W. Thompson YAWATA MAMU ............. A. E. Moses

DESTINATIONS.

(VICTORIA, B.C., and SEATTLE, TUESDAY, 2nd June, at

U.S.A, VIA

SHANGHAI, Moji, Kong and YOKOHAMA ..................mas.

SAILING DATES.

4 F.M.

BOMBAY, VIA SINGAPORE and) TUESDAY, 2nd June, at

COLOMBO....

Noon.

FRIDAY, 5th June, at

FRIDAY, 12th Junc, at

Daylight.

Noon,

MARSEILLES, LONDON & ANT-SATURDAY. 13th June, at

KOBE and YOKOHAMA........

MOJI, KOBE and YOKOHAMA

WERP, VIA SINGAPORE, FENANG,

COLOMBO and PORT SAID,

Daylight.

BOMBAY, VIA SINGAPORE and TUESDAY, 16th June, at

COLOMBO

Noon,

VICTORIA, B.C. and SEATTLE,

U.S.A, VIA SHANGHAI, MOJI, KOBE TUESDAY, 10th June, at and YOKOHAMA (NAGASAKI, KOBE and YOKO-7 WEDNESDAY, 17th June, at

4 P.M.

1

HAMA

Noon.

→ Through Passenger Tickets issued for the Principal Cities in the United States, Canada and Europe, in connection with the GREAT NORTHERN RAILWAY and Atlantic Steamers. Round-the-World Tickets also issued. Between Moji and Kobe, 1st and 2nd Class Through Passengers have the Option of Travelling by the Sanyo Railway.

For further information as to Freight, Passage, Sailings, &c., apply at the Company's Loral Branch Office in Prince's Building, 1st Floor, Chater Road.

Hongkonu. 28th May, 1903.

NORTHERN PACIFIC STEAMSHIP COMPANY.

BOSTON STEAMSHIP COMPANY.

BOSTON TOW-BOAT COMPANY.

PROPOSED SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG, VIA SHANGHAI, INLAND SEA OF JAPAN, KOBE AND YOKOHAMA, FOR VICTORIA, B.C., AND TACOMA, IN CONNECTION WITH NORTHERN PACIFIC RAILWAY COMPANY.

Steamers, Tous.

Olympia

Tremont Tacoma ...

Captains. 1903.

2,837 J. Truebridge...June 24 9,606 T. W. Garlick. June 30 July 6 2,811 A. Dixon

Steamers marked (*) have no passenger accommodation.

The attention of passengers is directed to the very cheap rates offered by this line to the Pacific Coast and to the Interior and Eastern Cities of the United States and to Europe.

Special rates allowed to members of Govert

ment Services,

A. 8. MIHARA,

Is

ORIENTAL

Munagir.

STEAM

THE PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY.

STEAM FOR

› TRAITS, CEYLON, AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADEN, EGYPT, MEDITERRANEAN PORTS, PLYMOUTH AND LONDON.

(Through Bills of Lading issued for BATAVIA, PERSIAN GULY, CONTINENTAI, AMERI- CAN and SOUTH AFRICAN PORTS.) HE Steamship

TH

"VALETTA,"

Captain W. B. Palmer, N., carrying, His Misty Mails, will be despatched from this for BOMBAY, on SATURDAY, the 6th June,

Noon, taking Passengers and Cargo for the above Ports.

and Tea for London (under arrangement) will Silk and Valunbles, All Cargo for France,

be transhipped at Colombo into a steamer proceeding direct to Marseilles and London; other Cargo for London, &c, will be conveyed

Bombay with Transhipment. [5430

No. 1, D'AGUILAR STREET, HONGKONG.

HIGH CLASS PORTRAITURE IN, ALL STYLES, ENLARGEMENTS.

VIEWS ALWAYS ON HAND

TERMS MODERATE. Hongkong, 19th December, 1002

*[13930

MEE CHEUNG,

PHOTOGRAPHER, TOP FLOOR OF ICE HOUSE, IN

ka-tiowa Kond.

IS now in a position, in his New and Com

modious Premises, to eclipse, as hereroture,

Through Bills of Lading issued to Pacific Coast Points and to the Principal Cities in.the United States and Canada.

For further Information as to Freight or Passage, apply to

DODWELL, & CO., LIMITED,

General Agents.

[8740

Hongkong, 25th May, 1903.

COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES

MARITIMES,***

PAQUEBOTS-POSTE FRANCAIS.

NOTICE.

مرضات

STEAM FOR SAIGON. SINGAPORE. BẤTAVIA, COLOMBO.PONDICHERRY, CALCUTTA, DJIBOUTI, EGYPT, MARSEILLES, MEDITERRANEAN AND BLACK SEA PORTS, LONDON, HAVRE, BORDEAUX: ALSO PORTS or BRAZIL AND RIVER PLATE

Parcels will be received at this Office until 4 P.M. the day before sailing. The Contents and Value of all Packages are required,

Shippers are particularly requested to note the terms and conditions of the Company's Bill of Lading.

For further Particulars, apply to

E. A. HEWETT,

Superintendent.

Hongkong, 23rd May, 1003..

To be Let.

TO LET.

14

FROM 1st july next. FLATS in ELGIN I STREET (Éast End), fit for European Occupation.

AHMET RUMJAHN,

63, Queen's Road. Hongkong, 10th May, 1903.

TO-LET.

ALL PHOTOGRAPHIC ART PRACTICED ON TUESDAY the 2nd June, 1903, HOUSES in LEIGHTON HILL ROAD.

in the Colony or in any part of the Far East.

GROUPS AND VIEWS a speciality. Honglerių, 19an Secarmione, väligt,

THE HONGKONG STUDIO.

at I AM, the Company's Steamship "SALAZIE," Captain Aubert, with Mails, Passengers, Specie and Cargo, will leave this Port for MARSEILLES, via Ports of Call, fas WITHOUT TRANSHIPMENT.

PHOTOGRAPHER, CRAYON PORTRAIT- PAINTER, ETC.

16430

FLATS in MORETON TERRACE, CAUME- WAY BAY, İncing the Polo Ground. No. 1, RIPON TERRACE. GODOWNS at BowRINGTON; Praya East.

THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST. MENT & AGENCY CO, LD. Kangkono, 27th January, 1901.

12000

Cargo and Specie will be registered for Lea-Apply to don as well as for Marseilles, and accepted in transit through Marseilles for the principal places of Europe.

Shipping Orders will be granted till Noon only on MONDAY, the 1st June, Specie and Parcels received until 4 P.M. on the same

PHOTOGRAPHY in all its Branches. day. No Cargo will be received on board on

Groups and Interiors a Speciality. Large Selection of Views.

TOP STORIES, 41 and 43, QUEEN'S ROAD, CENTRAL, Hongkong. Hongkong, 20th December, 1907.

[1399d

A OURE FOR ASTHMATII GRIMATET'S

INDIAN CIGARETTES

Asthmatlo people who suffer from Op- pression to broathing, stifling sensatione, Hoarseness, and Loss of volos, Ner- yous coughs, Laryngitis, Golds, with Wheezing, Bronchitis, Insomnie, Catarrhal affections; and difficulty Expectoration, are promptly relieved Key those Cigereltem.

GUIMAULT & CO., Paris, fold by all Chamista,

GRIBAULT'S

Matico Capsules

AND INJECTION.

• Renowned. Physiciana: prescribe driments | Matico na tha ipü«l active and at the same time

Hei fhost «inolfousiva remesy in the treatment; of Adile SET CAFEMIC DILLvos-Thruse Capsules, unlike dopalisa, liave not the inconvenience of produciu Naisen.

| NATICO-INJECTION is used in recent | MATIDO CAPSULEB in tumor chro

GRIMAULT & CO., Patta, 144 37 4

TUESDAY.

Parcels are not to be sent on board, they must be left at the Agency's Office. Contents and Value of Packages are required. .....

For further Particulars, apply at the Com. pany's Office.

G. DE CHAMPEAUX, Agent. Hongkong, 21st May, 1903.

Hotel.

(1004€

KING EDWARD HOTEL.

A HIGH CLASE PRIVATE HOTEL

LADIES' AFTERNOON TEA ROOMS

FRIVATE BAR AND

BILLIARD ROOMS.

Hot and Cold Water throughout

Electrically Lighted.

Electric Passenger Elevator to each Floor, Table D' Hots at Separate Tablas,

For Terms, &c, apply to the

ANAGER

(od

TO LET, ...

NO. STEWART TERRACE, THE

PEAK. Apply to

THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST. MENT & AGENCY: CO., LD. Hongkong, 8th April, 1903_⠀⠀ ̄||

T4420

GODOWNS. TO LET.

PRAYA RAST, Spacious, Two-storied and·

Single-storied Godowns. Suitable for Yarn or Coals. Also Land for Coal Storage.

Apply to!

THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST.

MENT & AGENCY CO., LDFI

·· Hongkong, goth: March, 1909) (10/250 13976

TO LET.

TWO

"WO SPACIOUS GODOWNS—Not 95

and 96, PRAVA EAST, Apply to

HN MODY,

Victoria Buildings Hongkong, and February, 1903; [13281

TO LET

"EVERAL NEWLY BUILT EUROPEAN- SHOUSES in LRIGHTON HILL ROAD:

Apply to EKSPERI MATHE HONGKONG & KOWLOON

LAND & LOAN CO., LD No. 6, Queen's Road West,

Halen. 20th October, Tons [11043

DENTISTRY

BUI SANGE (Lataly Practising, with D. 1. SAKATA),

ZDENTISTY

*NG. #5 SoaRangki Rodd Central. Hoogkeuki nth FebruarY, IDOS ŠLA