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TELEGRAMS.

(Reuter's.)

The Hague Peace Conference.

LONDON, and December.

It is officially stated in Washington" that Russia's suggestion to postpone the Hague Conference necessarily prevents the United States from taking any further steps at pre- sent, as it, is desirable that Russia should participate in it.

The Supplementary Baltic Fleet,

The supplementary Baltic flċet has arrived at Tangier.

British Naval Reform. The Standard states that the chief reforms in the Navy, as mentioned in the telegram dated 29th ult., will be the strengthening of the Home fleet so as to secure dominion

front the Forth to Portland. The admiral of this. fleet will eventually be the senior officer afloat. Gibraltar and Hongkong will be improved as bases, and colonial coal will be tried on foreign stations. Wreck of a Portuguese Transport. The Portuguese transport São Thome bound for Macao has been wrecked in the Red Sea ; 344 troops have been landed at Aden and will proceed on their voyage in a British steamer,

LATER..

The Russian Baltic Fleet. Reuter's correspondent at Perim wires two large and two small Russian war-ships have passed southwards.

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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, MONDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1904.

LAYING OF THIR FOUNDATION STONE,

OPUS MAGNUM AST."

ST. PAUL'S CATHEDRAL, MACAO. 1 jam liu vetustate collapsum novi conditores ut

Antonii Sancti Olisi ponensis apiferi veneta tioni inserviat restituendum curavere Pont. Rom. Pio X. Carolo I., Lusit. Principe Macaon. Antis Joan Paulino de Azevedo et Castro Martino Pinto de Queimer Montenegro hanc Mac. Provin. anno moderante molitionum novarum locata fondaments prid. non. dec. MDCCCCIV. anni D. Marie Imm. solemnis quinquagenariis primum sedeuntibus.

(From Our Own Corespondent.)

Macao, 4th December.

document reads: The people of Macao have Rendered literally into English that historical decided that the ancient church which cen May and known as Paul's Cathedral, be now turies ago, was dedicated to the Blessed Virgin re constructed and dedicated to the great Patron of the Portuguese, St. Anthony, during the pontificate of Pope Pius X., in the reign of Carlos I, King of Portugal, being at the time the Bishop of Macao, Jono Paulino d'Azevedo Castro, and the Governor of the Province Martinho Pinto de Queiroz Montenegro, Fourth day of December, 1904, in the year of the fifth jubilee [foth anniversary] of the Immaculate Conception."

It was signed by, all the clergy present, the officials And heads of. Government

For seventy years neglected and uncared for, the ruins of the old Cathedral of St. Paul in this city, begun to 160z, and completed in 1623, once again claim the hallowed memory of its former sanctity which, for close upon three qua ters of a century, has been desecrated by the "unholy and ungodly uses" to which that sanctified spot had been applied since the memorable night of 1834 when a destructive fire reduced the sacred edifice to ashes, It was shortly after the hour of eleven at night after the bells of the clock in the steeple chimed for the last time that the historic building came crumbling to the ground as the devastating element was working its havoc in the city of Macao in that fateful year of 1834. Since that long period of time any and varied have been departments and others, including: Chin- the suggestions for the treatment of the ruins, who were prominently identified with that have excited the admiration of every visitor the ceremony. This done, the Bishop assisted to the Portuguese settlement. At one time it.

by the Rev. Frs. Ariaga, Luz, and Alvares, was mooted to rebuild the church, at another

walked along the circuit of the foundation of it was proposed to demolish the monumental

the future church, scattering holy water as he façade, and later the sale of the granite pronounced the prayers in the meantime. The used for the splendid flight of steps at the en antiphony Bene fundata cit was entoned. Re- trance to the cathedral was spoken of. Still turning to where the corner-stone had been more recently the Vandalism of property owners, ready to be lowered into position, Mer. Castro with the sunction of the Municipal Conncil, was again recited prayers and stood watching the almost on the point of annexing a certain portion direction of Foreman Comerio, and so con- stone as it was lowered into the pit under the of the majestic entrance for purposes of resi

cloded the ceremony. [dential buildings. But the timely intervention of the ecclesiastical authorities happily averted what would have been not short of an archae

thatological catastrophe, and thus the splendid approach of St. Paul's has been saved, let us hope, for all time,

Attempt to Capture a "Times"

Correspondent.

Reuter's correspondent at Tangier wires that the mountaineers have made a deler mined attempt to capture the Times.cor- respondent by rushing the house which was guarded; the attempt failed.

The Russian Baltio Squadron. 3rd December.

The whole of Admiral Folkershaw's squad- ron has passed Perim, making for Aden.

The yacht Caterina telegraphed on the 25th Nov. left Massowah on the goth ult. proceeding southward.

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THE SCHEME OF RE-CONSTRUCTION. With the arrival of the Rev. Autonio José Gomes, D.D., of the Portuguese Mission, the idea was conceiv.d for the restoration of the

old church in all its former glory. How his conception took forni and how it developed will best be seen in the perusal of his discourse on the occasion of the laying of the foundation stone this afternoon of the new church to be dedicated to the Portuguese patron St. Anthony. The ceremony took place at 3 p.m. to-day, in the presence of the largest concourse of people that assembled at any public function bere. It was performed by the Right Rev. Don João Paulino d'Azevedo e Castro, DD, bishop of the incese of Macao and member of the Council

at

of the

REV, DR. COMES'S ADDRESS. At 445 p.m. the Rey, Dr. Antonio J. Games, U.D, having received, kneeling, the benediction pronounced by His Lordship the Bishop at the foot of the altar, proceeded to ascend the pulpit (a temporary erection), the assembly meanwhile gathering around most advantageous positions in order to listen to a discourse the eloquence of

fervour of whose appeal have rarely-and whose language and the sincerity and probably never before-fell upon the public car at Macao. It was evident to the thousands whose eager eyes were concentrated upon the reverend gentleman that, when he had taken his stand at the rostrum, the Father became sensibly affected by the large crowd before him, his first words of the splendid discourse being uttered in a visibly affected manner. In the brief space at my disposal I cannot but very concisely present just a bare summary of H.M.F.M. the King of Portugal. That an

most salient points of the soul-stirring address, much of the beauty of the speaker's rhetoric unusual-function was being enacted at the sile being lost in translation. Dr. Games took for commonly known as St. Paul's to-day was his text Gen. 28, 16-Vere Dominus est in loco sufficiently evident by the number of flags that isto, el ego nesciebam. "Verily, this place is floated from masts elected over the long stand holy and I knew not." He pointed to those ing pile of granite that did sentinel duty for venerable ruins, that immense pile of granite Macao, for as long as the Portuguese settle.

orect as a plumb-line and indestructible, that ma ment is old, acclaiming to the world the fact gestic façade, which has stood for three cen- of its being the first seat of Christian avangeraries in all its architectural beauty, as evid lization in the Orient. The flag of Portugal ences acclaiming the sanctity of the spot. The Japanese Minister at Madrid has ask-floated from the apex of the historic monument Religious sentiments were bound up in that ed the Foreign Minister for explanations re- and along its ridges other flags were placed for gigantic monument, and many had admired in garding coaling and provisioning the Baltic ornamentation. The face of the most-grown fleet at Vigo. The Minister replied that walls was out-lined with, wire suspenders for Spain had strictly observed neutrality,

the thousands of coloured lamps that illumi- nated the whole façade in the evening during the bazaar that was held for the Re-construc- tion Funds. A huge matshed was erected against the interior of the wall for the accom- modation of several hundred ladies and gentle- men who witnessed the ceremony from this point, For the Governor, his suite and the naval, mili-

Russia and the Dardanelles, The Russiay press is agitating for the opening of the Dardanelles to the Black Sea Blect. The Nogue Premya contends that only the consent of the Porte is necessary.

Spanish Neutrality.

THE GOVERNOR AND THE VOLUNTEERS.

it the wonders of art. Those souls that ware

animated by faith read on that broad page of granite, writ in black letters, the most shameful history of paganism over Christianity, Those were sacred precincts that at one time had been the nursery of many Portuguese missionaries in China, of many preachers of the Gospel, of many messengers of civilization and of many martyrs in the East. Holy were those sacred precincts where were interred the remains of their elders, for there was the cemetery of their ancestors. But, the Rev. Father, said: No, no, that place could not be holy when, ten months ago, for the first time he ascended that mona- inental flight of steps that led to those venerated ruins, and beheld the sights that met bis gaze. How could a Christian temple be turned into a public heathen sink, the roaming ground of the most unclean of the lower forms of inp of the façade and monkey-like watched animals, and a terrace for the drying of joss.

It is officially announced that ILE. Major Sir Matthew Nathan has presented a challenge cup to be competed for by fall-companies, II.K.V.A., and the Volunteer Engineer Com-tary, and civil functionaries a special booth was erected and suitably decorated, white for the pany, and be held for one year by the unit

representatives of the Press of Hongkong a obtaining the greatest numb marks for efficiency, proficiency and muskelty. For each The church dignataries occupied seats at the stand was put up in a convenience position. efficient in a unit 30 marks will be given, altar in another shed, and the populace throng and for proficiency each officer and sergented as the ground at every point of vantage. It was observed that some Chinese, to gain a better view of the scene, climbed to the very

in a unit' the maximum will be a hundred, to be allotted at the annual examination as follows:-UK.V.A., artillery and HK.V.E. technical drills, 60 marks each, and all units, infantry drills 40 marks. An officer or sergeant

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To-day's Advertisements.

VICTORIA REGATTA.

THURSDAY, FRIDAY AND "SATURDAY, the 8th, 9th and 10th. December, 1904.

1904.

To-day's Advertisements.

GOVERNMENT BILLS.

The Tenders to state the total amount (in Pounds Sterling), and the amount for which each Bill should be drawn, but no Bills will be issued for less than £100.

triumphs of Progress and Civilization in the railways and the harbour improvements with their concomitants-commerce, and industry- but she must outshine in her religious fervour and the magnificence of her religious institu tions. The reverend father's emotion was plainly visible when he asserted, with all sincerity, that the idealism which he had in view was nine inspired by God." · "The cherished hope of the restoration, of St. Paul's, in all jes God, with Whom nothing is impossible. presting glory was an ideal inspired in him by THE COMMITTEE of the VICTORIAENDICAN DOLLIE BRITISH and

RECREATION CLUB request the

DOLLARS, current in this To preserve the venerated ruins amidst pleasure of the Company of the LADIES OF Colony, in Exchange for Sterling Bills drawn. their unholy and ungodly surroundings was HONGKONG ON THURSDAY and FRIDAY,

at 10 days' sight on the Lords Commissioners risked as the home of his adoption. He

standing same to the colony he chethe 8th and 9th December, at 1.30 F.st, and of His Majesty's Treasury, London, will be

on SATURDAY, the roth December, at x P.M

received by the Chief Paymaster, Army Pay would sooner see its Inst vestige removed; indeed, see the last trace erased of Macan, Kuang Choro

on board the Flagships Kwong Tung and Department, until II A.M., on the 8th December, the beacon of the faith of their ancestors, In St. Paul's rebuilt he hoped there would be raised a majestic basilica to correspond with the glorious traditions of Macao. Reverting to the subject of ways and means, he look tó task those "men of little faith" those with whom money was every.consideration. The speaker continued: Money was secondary. It was not gold that was wanting. It was the since of the will that must be felt; fur, turning to the sacred books, he read in the Repels est terra auro et urgente "the earth is full of gold and silver!" He called upon the Macaeneses, the Portuguese and all who spoke the common tongue of Camoens, if there had been one there preseat in that vast as- sembly who was opposed to the re-building of the church let him leave these precincts. After a pause, as the speaker observed that none left be called upon the assembly to all pledge with him, as their minister, for the reconstruction of St. Paul by each; contributing what came with in his own sphere to the accomplishment of the desired end. Painting to the foundation- stone he said: "Let that stone be the testi- mony of our pledge. Over that stone, which has been well and truly laid to-day let there be raised a majestic basilica that will stand for all time and against all protests. Avarite! Avante, a reconstruce to de São Paulo!!!

When the Rev. Dr. Gomes descended from be matram it was 5.20 p.m. He spoke for exactly twenty-five minutes.

crowd led with applause to the address, and After some hesitancy, some person in the

ned calls of "Viva St. Paulo: Viva os Macacuses! Viva os Portugueses" were heard.

cerding much as all admired the brilliance of It seemed as if the catre boly of the populace rather doubted the propriety of this later pro-

the address and the genuine feelings that in- spired it. The spectators dispersed amidst the blessings of His Lordship the Bishop.

A bazaar was held immediately after and continued throughout the evening till midnight, for Saturday and Sunday next when a large The special attractions have been - arranged number of visitors and patrons are expected from ilangkong. In connection with the open air fête next week a special feature will be the pyrotechnic display.

-COMMERCIAL.

3.30 p.m. Messrs. Benjamin, Kelly & Patts' share quota- Following are some further alterations in

lions:-

Sugars Farnhams ... A. S. Watsons

$230 b.

Tis. 178 b

128

Advices from Shanghai, dated 29th ult., state: Indo-Chinas at Tis. 92 for March. Farnham Boyds at Tls, 177/176/1791/177 cash, Ţis. 1781/ phones at Tis. 68. 178 for December. Ices at Tls. 17). Tele-

Businessdonedirect:-Hongkongand Shang- hai Banks at $697 ex. 73. Shanghai and Mong kew Whaels at Tis. 165 C.N.I. for December. Tis. 147 "Old" for March and Tls. 140 "New** for March. Farnham, Boyds at Tls. 177 cash, Tis. 178/179 for December and Tls. 179 for January,

To-day's Advertisements.

REGATTA HOLIDAYS.

HE EXCHANGE BANKS will be TCLOSED for the Transaction of Public Business at 1 P.M. on THURSDAY and FRI- DAY, the 8th and 9th instant, respectively.

Hongkong, 5th December, 1904. [1310

FROM HAMBURG, PENANG AND SINGAPORE.

the proceedings from their Aizzy perch. There sticks? Yet when he looked up and beheld the THE H. A. L. Steamship were a good few at the Monte Fort looking at | Sign of the Cross, the image of the Virgin, and

of that façade, solid and standing like a

"C. FERD. LAEISZ"

above Parts, Consignees of Cargo are hereby countersignature by the Undersigned and to take immediate delivery of their goods from alongside.

The Ladies Prize will be presented by Miss Barnes Lawrence immediately after the race on SATURDAY, the 10th instant, at 4 P.M.

Through the courtesy of Mr. Dixon, the Chief Manager of the Hongkong and Whappa Dock Co., Ltd, a Launch will leave Blake Vier on THURSDAY and FRIDAY, at 1 P.M., and on SATURDAY, at 1130 EM, to convey visitors on board the Flagship, and will make a second trip on each day at a F.M. It will leave the Flagship to minutes after the last Ince on each day.

Hy kind permission of Lieut.-Col. W. s. Birdwood and Officers, the Band of the Hoth Mahratta Light Infantry will perform each day. The Secretary's Launch will leave Blake Pier each day at 17.30 PM, sharp to convey rowing members to the Flashp

Admission to the Flagship, (Gentlemen) $1.00 each day,

Tickets for Admission may be obtained from the Undersigned or on board.

HAROLD C, AUSTEN, Hon. Secretary, V. RC. Kowloon, 5th December, 1974.

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GREEN ISLAND CEMENT COMPANY, LIMITED.

NOTICE is hereby given that an EXTRA-

ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING

o the SHAREHOLDERS of the above Com-

The Tenders to be in Duplicate, and in sealed covers, addressed to the Chief Payinastor, Army Pay Department, and endorsed "Tenders for Government Bills."

The right to accept or reject any or all of the Tenders is resence

Copies of Forms of Tender can be had on application.

GEO. H. FERRIER, Colonel, A. 1. D., H.M. Treasury Chest Officer,

His Majesty's Treasury Office,

Fletcher Street,

Hongkong. Hengkang, 3rd December, 1904 HARMST

CIRCUS AND

OF

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ROYAL MENAGERIE

PERFORMING WILD ANIMALS. LOCATION: CAUSEWAY BAY, NEAR POLO GROUND,

pany will be held at the Company's Offices, St. LAST SIX NIGHTS, George's Building, Praya Central, Victoria, Hongkong, on WEDNESDAY, the 14th day of December, 1904, at 11. A.M. when the subjgined Resolutions which were passed at the Extra- ordinary General Meeting of the Company held on the 26th November, 1904, will be submitted for confirmation as Special Resolutions :--

That the Capital of the Company be increased frem £1,000,000 (divided into 101,000 shares of $10 each) in $1,500,000 (divided into 150,000 shares of $10 each) by the creation of 50,000 new shares of $1 each to be offered and if accepted to be all tied to the persons constituting the shareholders of the Company according to the Company's Register of Sharetralders on the 28th day of February, 1905, at a premium of Sto for gach and every single share of such 30,000 new shares in the ratio and proportion of one new share for every two old shares in the Company held by the respective Shareholders thereof; the amount payable on each of such new shares respectively (including the said premium of $10 per share) to be paid as to one equal half part thereof on the 31st day of March, 1995, and as to the remainder thereof (including the balance of the said premium) on the 30th June, 1995.

And that failing such allotment as aforesaid the said new shares be disposed of by the General Managers in accordance with the Company's Articles of Association. And that for the purpose of facilitating the carrying into effect of the above Reso lation the Transfer and other Books of the Company le closed for the space of seven days as on and from the 1st day of March, 1005.

Dated this 5th day of December, 1904.

SHEWAN, TOMES & Co.

General Managers.

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PUBLIC AUCTION.

LAST SIX NIGHTS, OF THIS GREAT SHOW IN HONGKONO. TO-NIGHT!

TO-NIGHT! UNDER THE PATRONAGE AND IN THE IMME. DIATE PRESENCE OF HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR BIR MATTHEW NATHAN, R.E.,

K.C.M.G., AND SUITE.

A SPECIAL PROGRAMME FOR THIS OCCASION, TO-MORROW NIGHT, 6th December, First Production of the Historical Event "DICK TURPIN'S RIDE TO YORK,” OR "THE LIFE AND DEATH OF BONNY BLACK BESS.".

NEXT MATINEE, WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, December 7th. Doors Open 3 o'clock, Commence 4 o'clock. Children Hall Price to Matinees only.

PRICES OF ADMISSION: ".

$3, $2, $1 & 50 Cents (for Chinese only).

N.-The Electric Tramway Co. will run Special Cars before and after the Performances.

Booking Office for Box Seats and Dress Circle at the ROBINSON PIANO CO.

MADAME HARMSTON-LOVE, Propriestess.

ROBERT LOVE, Manager,

R. ALTON & A, LEONARD, Agents. Hongkong, 5th December, 190fe [1307

INDO CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION: COMPANY, LIMITED.

FOR MANILA.

THE Company's Steamship

THE Undersigned have received instructions Captain

Sell by

PUBLIC AUCTION,

FOR ACCOUNT OF THE CONCERNED, on

SATURDAY,

the roth December, 1904, at 3.30 P.M., at their Sales Rooms, No. 8, Des Voeux Road, corner of ice House Street,

A FINE ASSORTMENT OF OLD PEKIN CURIOS, Comprising →→→→

OLD CHINA VASES, WALL PLATES and INCENSE BURNERS, OLD BRONZES, SNUFF BOTTLES, CARVED-WOOD OR. NAMENTS, TEMPLE, PALACE and WALL

&C..

&c.,

Catalogues will be issued. TERMS:As usual.

&c.

who is not efficient, spores nit for proficiency, the crowd below frain that height. The inevit-the statutes of the saints adorning the niches Captain von Hoff, having arrived from the HANGINGS, SILK-EMBROIDERIES, In musketry each efficient member of the unitable kodak-bearers were there toe, and some who scores at the three ranges 200, 300 and 500 fine films must have been obtained in the splen-pyramid amilst the most nauseous and infec. 1 requested to send in their Bills of Lading for yards, over 60 will receive twelve marks, be tween 50 and 6), ten marks, between 30 and 40, four marks, and under 30, nil.

TRAM ACCIDENT.

CONSTABLES NARROW ESCAPE.

An accident occurred in front of Wellington Barracks about four o'clock on Saturday after-

noon, by which it was first feared a European constable would lose his life. Police Const able Williams, of No. 7 Station, West Point, was returning to his station after a b.cycle ride, and while trying to get out of the way of an advancing car, No. 20, his watel skidded and threw him sideways, and he was thus knocked down by the car which had not time to stop. Constable Williams was caught by the life. guard and considerably cut and bruised. He was anon released from his perilous position, and taken to the Station Hospital, Ins. pector Collett subsequently sending him to the Government Civil Hospital for treatment. In- quiries made this afternoon at the hospital showed that Constable Williams was better and progressing favourably, and no fears are now entertained as to his ultimate recovery. A gentleman, who was in the tram at the time, exonerated the motor-man from blame, stating that it was too sudden and unforeseen for the man to stop his car any quicker than he did.

did light of the day.

THE CEREMONY.

Optional Cargo will be forwarded unless notice to the contrary be given before TO- DAY.

tious surroundings, his clerical spirit received a rude shock. Yet Macao, the city of the holy The ceremony was somewhat delayed. The name of God impassively contributed to that Bishop, accompanied by his Private Secretary, most odious profanity. He, as an adopted the Rev. Fr. Sarmento, and the church digna- child of the land, appealed to Macao, to that city taries arrived on the grounds at 3.10 p.m. and that was the most precious jewel set in the

Any Cargo impeding her discharge will be walked up to the altar. His Excellency the Portuguese Crown, the centre of Christian civilanded into the Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Limited, Governor was conspicuous by his absence, his lization; Macao, the Rome of the East, the and stored at Consignees risk and expense. aide-de-camp being present on his behalf. loyal city, to allow him to speak openly and It was also noted that the Jesuit Fathers were without reserve what he felt by an imperious not present although a representative of the and irresistible force to say that day. Dr. Italian Mission in Jengkang (Ree. Fr. P. de

Gomes then proceeded in caustic, but withal sincere, language to lay the blame for the Gabardi) and two priests of the Mission Etranscenes of profanity that desecrated the holiness -gérés were amongst the several thousand peo ple who were present. There were also the Seminarisis of St. Joseph's College and the girls of the Collegio Sta. Roza de Lima with the Sisters of the school.

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of that spot to the apathy that allowed such things to come to pass. He characterized Art, to patriotism, yes, even to hygiene itself that indifference as an effroutery to religion, to and to public health. Referring to the pre. cious Christian relics, he spoke of the attempts to despoil the façade of its bronze statutes, and the broken colonnades that withstood fire and wind in the memorable typhoon of 1874 as the work of preservation of the hands of od to the present time. He spoke of that day as a day that would be indelibly engraved in his mind, when in the morning the sacrifice of the Mass was again offered after a lapse of seventy years. He alluded to the work of re-construc tion as a work of God. Opus magnung est i It was a great work, a colossal undertaking, a gigantic enterprise; but it is as it should be, because it was God's and for God. Dealing with the arguments which he had heard ad wanted against the project he alluded first and foremost to that which stated that there were

The A. D. C. to the Governor arrived at 3.45 pm and immediately after the ceremony began with the blessing of the salt and water. Then the ground was blessed. The spot was marked by a plain black cross; it is a usual Ceremony in the Roman Catholic ritual in the consecration of a church or a-cemelery, The blessing of the corner-stone was the next pro ceeding. His Lordship with the silver trowel made the sign of the Cross on each side of the stone, then going down on his knees His Lord ship recited the Litany of the Saints. After the entoning of Mans Surgens Jacob, repeated by the Chorus of seminarists conducted by already too many churches in Macao and why Rev. A. Roliz, S., and the singing of build a new one? In the speaker's opinion it Psalmo 50 Nisi Dominus, there was a long was an illogical argument. They were there interval to allow of the siguing of the paich that day not to build a new church but to restore one which for seventy years has not ment which was interwards enclosed in a glass had a substitute; one that stood in all its gran. Sportsmen in particular and the public tube, and with some Portuguese and Hongkong deur some three hundred years ago! When generally will be surprised to learn that the silver coins and a copy each of the four Hong gambling dens sprang up in their midst, Taikoo sports are not to take place next year. kong daily newspapers and a copy of the Bourished a multiplied, did the voice of We understand there has been considerable Belttim Ecclesiastico soldered in a zinc box "fantanism" raise against the increase of these gaming-houses? When prostitution became dissension amongst the members of the athletic this in turn boing deposited in the foundation Fife and houses of ill-fame increased in numbers, clob at Quarry Bay which has led to this une stone. The inscription on the parchment was was it heard that there were too many places of fortunate break in a long series of sports that written and is follows :—

"infamy and vica? Because of that silence was have been held there annually on the first of

Alacno labelled across the map of the world With the stigma of the "Monte Carlo of the East." the year, and which have always been a feature

It was not possible that there can be too many of the New Year festivitips in Hongkong,

houses of God. Let there come to Macao the

THE TAIKOO, SPORTS.

D; O. M.

Veleren pedem B. Marie Imm. pridem sacram Divi Paulle tempore appellatione celebratam

No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns and all Goods remaining undelivered after the 12th instant will be subject

rent.

to

All broken, chafed and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on the 12th instant at 3 P.M.

No Fire Insurance has been effected.

HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE,

~Hongkong Office. Hongkong, 5th December, 1904.

"MOGUL" LINE OF STEAMERS.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

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THE S.S. "GHAZEE," FROM MIDDLESBOROUGH, GLASGOW, LIVERPOOL AND STRAITS.

ONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby informed that all Goods are being landed at their risk into the Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company, Ltd., at Kowloon, whence and/or from the wharves delivery may be obtained.

་་ .

Optional Cargo, will be forwarded unless notice to the contrary be given before 3 P.M., TO-DAY.

No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining. undelivered after the 12th instant will be subject to rent.

All Claims against the Steamer must be pre Sented to the Undersigned on or before the 20th instant, or they will not be recognized.

All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on the 9th instant, at 3 P.M.

No Fire Insurance has been effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by

DODWELL & Co., LIMITED, Agents. Hongkong, 5th December, 1904.

HUGHES & HOUGH,

Auctioneers.

(1305 Hongkong, 5th December, 1904.

PUBLIC AUCTION, HE Undersigned have received instruc

tions to Sell by

ΤΗ

PUBLIC AUCTION,

FOR ACCOUNT OF THE CONCERNED, Dn

THURSDAY,

the 15th December, 1994, at 11 A.M., at their Sales Rooms, No. 8, Des Voeux Road, corner of Ice House Street, SUNDRY

GOLD AND SILVER JEWELLERY, Comprising →→→ GOLD andSILVER BENSON'S WATCHES, GOLD CHAINS, DIAMOND BROOCHES, TELESCOPES, GLASSES, &c., &c. &c.;

ALSO

RINGS, FIELD

A Quantity of BOOTS and SHOES ;

AND

1 English-make 'FOWLING PIECES, No. 12-Bore.

Catalogues will be issued, TERMS:-As usual.

HUGHES & HOUGH,

Auctioneers, Hongkong, sth December, 1904. [1314

THE PORTLAND AND ASIATIC STEAMSHIP COMPANY.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

· S.S. "ARAGONIA," FROM PORTLAND (OR.), YOKOHAMA, KOBE AND MOJL'

THE

HE above steamer having arrived, Con- send in their Bills of Lading for Countersigna signees of Cargo are hereby requested to

ture and to take immediate delivery of their goods from alongside.

Cargo impeding the discharge of the vessel will be landed and stored at Consignees' risk. and expense.

No Fire Insurance will be effected by us in any case whatever.

ALLAN CAMERON, General Agent. Hongkong, 5th December, 1904,

[ts

"YUENSANG,"

Rolle, will be despatched as

above, on FRIDAY, the 9th,instant, at 4 P.M.

This Steamer has Superior Accommodation for First-class Passengers.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co, General Managers. Hongkong, 5th December, 1904. [1308

Intimation.

THE POPULAR

SCOTCH

"BLACK & WHITE"

JAMES BUCHANAN & CO. SCOTCH WHISKY DISTILITËS." By Appointmmt n

EM. THE KING

and

HRH the PRINCE OF WALES

Supplied at all the LEADING CLUBS

and HOTELS, and to be obtained from the principal fitorem

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