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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19 1907.

would not answer, Kingston memnwhile clos When the field galloped past the Judge ing in with him. Coronet Rose now attempted the second time Zapeter led, with Indian to diminish the distance from, the leaders; the Chief and White Blaze neck and neck se. hill was negotiated with Cosmopolitan still cond and Quorn last. Gresson appeared | leading. When Black Rock was passed Cosin no hurry to press his mount. At Bow- mopolitan made the best of his load and Johnstone's mount was seen to be gradually dropping out of the race. Coronet Rose over took him at the village, Kingston being left far behind The mace home was a fine struggle between Zahn and Master, hut Cosmopolitan with his advantage just managed to beat Coro- net Rose by slightly over a length. Costwold was a bad third....

Time: 2.00 1/5. Winner: $33,20.

Pati-mutuel 1st $14.52; 2nd $160. -The Valley STAKES.-A sweepstake of Sto each with $300 added. Winner to receive 70 per cent.secood 20 per cent.; and third to per cent. For China ponies; subscription griffins of this season 1906-1907. Weight for inches as per scale. Thres quarters of a

mile.

Mr. Carruthers Homocea, rast glb............

(Johnstone) I Mr. D. Macdonald's Highland Heather, tost

Tibt.............

..............(Gegg}" z Messrs. T. F. Houch and R. Shewan's

averagic's Hope, rist slb", .... (Cox). 3 Mr. Buxey's Big Rase, 11st 4lb......(Master) o Mr. Hurstham's Wicked, tost talb...(Large) o Mr. Stewart's Gff Chance, Fist 1lb (Gresson)....o * 3lbs over,

'+ 2lbs. over.

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rington, Zapeter led from White Blare and Preston was third. At the Rock, White Blare led by several lengths, bet Master, bent upon retrieving his fortune in the earlier part of the day, piessed Glorious Rose forward and, answering yonely, Rusc, who was until now but little observed, shot out froin the bunch passing his leaders one by one until he got into second position and making a sweeping pace for the leadership, which he soon secured and raced home as he liked an easy winner. Gre- son on,Quorn contested the second position in fine style and managed to out-race White Blaza and Preston; White Rinse, to the general disappointment, was not placed." Presion was a good third. Indian Chief last. The win was ja popular one for both Mody and Master.

Time':'4,36 3/5.

Winner : $16.70. Pari-mutuelist 58.30; and 59,70; 3rd $18.40. 6 -THE TRIAL PLATE.-Value $500. Recond to receive Sizo; and third $50. For China ponics, bond de griffins on date of entry. Weight for inches as per scale, Subscription griffins of this season 1906-1907 allowed 715 Winner of the Maiden Stakes 7 lb. extra. Jockeys who have never had a winning mount allowed s lb. Entrance $10. From

the two-mile post once round and in. Mr. John Peel's Southwold, fost glb .......................

(Johnstone) I

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Off Chance started in John Peel's colours. Six studers. A very small field for the Valley | Mr. Fas' Black Panty, lost gib ......(Moller) Stakes. Master's mount started the hottest . Mr. Buxby's Melrose, jost talb......(Master)· 3 favourite, Johnstone sharing a large amount of Mr. Ellis Kadhorie's Zulu Chief, rost ob... public fancy. There wis a poor start. Пomocea

(Zahn) . There were four starters, but five ponies ap Jed the field by several lengths. Off Chance was 'second, followed by Invérugie's Nope and Big penred, noe ridden by the "boy" leading his Rose, Highland Heather and Wicked bring stable companion to face the starters. Panting ing up the rear. Homocea making the best of the spectators after the start, Melrose, South the start went past the Rock at a good pace, Big wold and 'Black Panay held the positions in the Rose racing hard to catch up to the leaders order named. Zulu Chief was last. The order while Gegg on Highland Heather had the was slightly changed at Bowrington when the hardest work of the race in making up for the favouritę, Black Pansy,led from the Chief and bad start. The order racing down the bill was Southwold third. The position was changed as between Inverugie's Hope and changed for the next furlong, but Master Homocea, Off Chance giving way to Big Rose made a bold, bid for the lead which he secured and Highland Heather successively. When for a while emerging from the Black Rock the village was reached, Homocea challenging down to the village where Southwold was last Inverugie's Hope overtook him and,, rompedand Black Pansy third. But the surprise of bome an easy winner by several lengths. The the day was to be witnessed in the short race farourke, Big Rase, was displaced by Highland home. Jahnsicher applying the whip brought Heather, who cleverly ridden by Gegg drew Southwold home with a rush and secured the out into the outer course and beat 'Inverugie's Judge's verdict. While Blaze was

a bad Hope into second place; the laiter securing a second, and Melrose third. The dividend poor third Homocea's time was a fast one, ($41.50) paid on the winner was the biggest of vil, 1.34 4/5 against the Valley winner of last the day, Johnstone was loudly cheered on year (Speculation) in 1.39 4/5.

being led in.

Time: 1.34 4/5-

Winner: $15.40.

Pari-mutuel; 1st 56.40; arid $10.60; 3rd $11.70.

Betting was as follows:-

Placed Ponies,

loverugie's Hope...

Highland Heather

Big Rore...

Romocea

Off (hance

Winners:

Highland Heather...

Big Kose...

Wicked....

Invugie's Hope...

Homocea.....

Time: 2.73 2/5. Winner :- $41.50.

Pari-mutuel: 1st $8.20; 2nd 15.90.

7. THE GARRISON CUP.--Presented by the officers of the Garrison, 8tcond to receive $100 and third Sto. For China ponies, subscription griffins of any senson, Weight for inches as per scale: Winners at previous eetings barred. Previous wioners at this meeting 7 lb. extra.' Jockeys who have never had a winning mount allowed 5 lb. En- trance Sto. One mile.

74

27.

245

... 272

.71

Mr. Medico's Nigel, 12st glb......

..(Master)

34

Mr. W, G. Clarke's Vagabond, 10st yib.

34

*. 254

14

... 150 Off Chance.”

-30· 4-THE, MAIDEN STAKES.—Vaine Spook

Second to receive $15o; and third $50, For Cliina poples, bond fide guffins on date of entry, Weight for inches as per scale. Sub- scription griffins of this season 19.6-1907. allowed 7 ib. Entrance Sto. Three quarters of a mile,

Mr. Fas Marsala, 115i 4lb .......................(Moller) Mr. John Peel's outhdown, tost gib

(Gresson) ?

(Clarke) 2 Messrs. T.' F. Hough & R. Shewan's The

Sken Dhu, 1st 4lb

(Cox) 3 Mr. Buxey's Autuma Kase, 1st th...(Gegg), o Mr. Magpie's Saladin, tos1.12lb........(upree) o Messrs, Parker & Mackie's„Can'ats, [1st Johnstone)

olb *

Messrs Farker & Mackie's No Wanchez,

Jost 12lb

(Mackie) n

Mr. John Peel's Bifsdale, 11st rib,,,(Gresson) n Mr. Loland's Robbie, 1ost 12lbs, ...(Moller) o **albi, over.

+ 5lbs allowed.

To a capital start the field was got Mr. Baxey's Dwarf Rose, 16st 12lb (Master) 3 off together without much difficulty., Au

As the start Southdown had a very slight tumn Rose and No Wancher headed the advantage of his rival Marsala who was the field in tront of the Stand and Saladio favourite. Negotiating the bill Marsala drew third, The

Skean Dhuwas last. At up to Southdown and Gresson had to yield up Bowington No Wanchee still led, Saladin the premier position by three-quarters of a was second and Nigel, who was the favourite, length to Moller, Manter being several lengths was fifth. Gegg urged on his mount and for a behind, Racing to the village and into the time until before the village was reached held straight the contest was quite uninteresting, it the coveted lead which he had sonn in fortge being one of the processional order, Manala

to Nigel, Master bringing him up in an unden. gaining his lead which was never challenged iable manner. Once at the fore the race was Moller rode his munt quite easily home and Nigel's, Autuma Rose being soon out of it end- | won hands down. The race for second place ing fourth in the race, The home straight was keenly contested. Southdown eventually witnessed the finest finish of the day for second' beat Dwarf Rose by only a neck. Master ap- position. Vagabond won the second place peated out of luck so far this meeting. It off The Skean. Dhu, who was a splendid third. looks as if the Derby favourite is going to Time: z.zi. carry off the blue ribbon of the meeting to. Windër: $9.80,

morrow..

Time: 1:34. Winner: $6.00,

Pari-mutuel.: 1st $6.80. -

5. THE FOOCHOW CUP.-Value $300. Second to receive $roo; and third $50. For China ponies Weight for ioches as per scale.. panies who have run at any previous meeting and not won a race and griffies allowed 5 lb. Subscription griffins of this season 1906-1907 allowed 7 lb. Jockeys who have never had a winding mount allowed; lb. Entrance Sto Two miles.

Pari-mutuel: 1st $6.20; 2nd $14.99; 3rd $12 60,

8. THE LUSITANO CUP.-Presented by the members of the Club Lusitano. For China ponies, bond fide griffins on date of entry, Becond to receive Sica; and third $50. Weight for inches as per scale. Subscrip tion griffins of this season 1906-1907 allowed 7 Ib. Previous winners 7 lb, extra. Fn- france $10. One mile.

Mr. Buxey's Spring Rose, rist.1b (Master) Mr. G, H, Rosa' Ben.Hion, 1ost ralb

Mr. Buxey's Glorious Rose, 11st alb (Master) 1 Mr. John Peel's Quors, trat 1tb (Gresson)... 2 rost 12....... Mr. Bratton's Preston, zast tolb (Vida).... Mr. Ellis Kadoorie's Indian Chief, 1011 1lb-

(Mackie) o

* over.

Mr. Wingard's White Blaze, list alb (Cox) o Mr. H. F. White's Zapeter, rist 115(Dupres) o Another excellent start.

(Dupree)

Cadzow on the outer course. Manchurian Chief led with Ben Elon in attendance and Beaufort third place. Cadrow and Spring Rose got together at the rear. The order was maintain. ed all the way up to Lowrington Gate and passed the

Mr. Ellis Kadooric's Manchurian Chief.......

(Moller) 3 3Mr. John Peel's Beaufort, tost 12b (Cresson), o Messrs. T. F. Hough and R. Shewan's The

Pride of Cadzow, list of ........(Cox) o

Beaufort on the Mr. Copenhagen's Crisis, Jost 123b (Zahn) orails, Manchurian Chief next and The Pride of

After the Maiden. Stakes there was an ad. Journment for tiffin.. Gresson was the first jockey to be weighed out. The field was one of seven starters, who gave some trouble at the past.

When they eventually goi away they were well together, · Quom was

Football staud, The leaders on the rails, Zapeter next him and Indian thea reduced the distance between them as Chlef on the outer course with White Blare far as the village. Rose wai,atif last. Ben the favourite as his neighbour. The order, Eion soon caught up to Manchurian Chief who when the field passed the Stand for the first before the bend was passed had to yield to the time, was Zapeler, Quom, Glorious Rose, the favourite, Mastor steering well out into the romainder in a bonch and Preston bringing up outer course made a fine dash and in the the rear. For the first half rails the order was straight overtook Ben Eion passing the Title changed. When the first round bad judge's Box an easy winner amidst applause. been covered the field hugged one another This was his third win for the day. Ben, Elon Close together, White Blaze, being hard bild, was second, and Manchurias Chief third,

Time: 207 3/5,

Winner: $14.80

Pari-mutuel: 1st $5.40; 2nd $8.10. 9—1UR HONOKong Club Cup,--Presented by the members of the Hongkong Club Second to receive 5150, and third So. For seala. Griffins allowed, 1b. Subscription China ponies Weight for inches as per

griffins of this season 1906-1907 allowed jo Ib. Previous winners at this meeting 5 lb. extra. - Entrance $15. One mile and a' half. Mr. Baxey's Triumph Rose, 11st 1lb (Master) ↑ Mr. F. B. Marshall's Tip Cat, 1ist alb (Vida) 2 Mr. Fas' Comanche, ist zib.(Mollar)", 3 Mr. Brutton's Kingston, tist ilb...{Oweet) o Mr. John Peel's Ard Patrick, 11st 1b.......

(Gresson)

Triumph Rose on the rails, Comanche next, with Tip Cat, Ard Patrick and Kingston on the outer course. On the fall of the flag Tip Cat led the field with Comanche second, King- siton third, Triumph Rose fourth and Ard Patrick some little distance behind. Tip Cat forced the pace from the start and increased his lead on passing the Stand, pursued by Kingston and Triumph Rose third. Gresson's mount was quite out of the race. This order was maintain. ed to the Gate when Triumph Rose, masterly ridden, gradually drew up to Tip Cat and left him behind on going up the hill. The tace down the Rock saw Rose first Tip Cat second and Comanche third. Ard Patrick sadly dis appointed his numerous backers, in failing to respond to Cresson's call, faishing the race last. Master won on Triumph Rose hands down from Tip Cat second and Comanche third.

Time: 3.15 Winner: Sq.

10THE RACING STAKES-Value $100.

Pari-muttel: rst $6.90; and $10.90.

Second to receive $100; and third $50. For Chine ponies, subscription griffins of this season 1906-1907. Weight for inches as pet Icale. Previous winners barred. Unplaced runners and Jockeys who have never had a winning mount allowed 5 lb. Allowances accumulative. Entrance Sio. Five furlongs. Mr. C. P, Chater's Rust, tost glb (Master) 1 Mr. F. B. Marshall's Disposer, 11seth ...............

(Vida) 2 Mr. D. Macdonald's Highland Bonnet, fest

ilb

.(Clarke) 3 Thirteen, starters. Won by Rust, Master up. Time: 1.19

Winner: $11.20

.

Pari-muiucl: 1st $5.90; 2nd $10.40; 3rd

$16.90.

TO-MORROW'S EVENTS. The programme of for tomorrow is

DVENT as follows- I-THE JOCKEY CUP-Value $300. Second to receive $100; and third $50. Por China ponies, subscription griffins of any season. To be ridden by jockeys who have not had more than two winning mounts previous to" this meeting in Hongkong or China. Weight for inches as per scale. Previous wioners barred. Entrance Sio. Once round, 2.-THE EXCHANGE PLATE-Value Soco, Presented by the Bankers and Exchange Brokers of Hongkong.

"ACHINESH NATIONAL LOAN.

Tutimations.

one race at this meeting 7 Ib. extra; of two or more races' 10 lb. extra. Unplaced run- nors allowed ytb. Entrance Sto. One mile Lt. General Po Ting, President of the and a quarteri

Tachibpu (Ministry of Finance) is consulting 16-IHE GYMKHANA CLUB CUP.-Value with a view to the floating ofa national loan co the Viceroys and Ġovemon of the Provincea 30. Presented by the members of the similar conditions to H.B. Yuan_Shib-kai's Gymkhana Club. Second to receive $too: Patriotic Loau of Tlx, 4,800,000.. It is stated and third $50. For all Chioa ponies that that the Mancho Government intends to raise a

loan have been entered at any Gymkhana meet-in each of the eighteen provincess for the ROBINSON

of from Tia: 3,000,000 to Tls. 5,000,000

ing or meetings of the season, 19c6, and sub-purpose of meeting the various important.

•scription griffics of this season 1906-1907. requirements in connection with the so-called Weight to st. Sib. Winners of any race vinces of Manchuria are to be excluded, reform movement. The three eastern pro- other than races confined to subscription nominally on the ground that the Manchus griffins 7 lb. extra; of a subscription griffins are too poor to meet the demand. In reality, race alb, extra. Subscription griffins of this however, the Manchus arp consumers not HERION 1906-1907 allowed 7 tb. Previous producers, All the Manchus who are des winners at this meeting-barred. Jockeys peror of the existing Dynasty, which entered

cendants of the followers of the first Em who have never had a winning mount allowed China about 270 years ago, are stili fed 5 lb. Entrance $10. Three quarters of a by the Manchu Government, which expende mile.

about Tis. 10,000,000 for the maintenance of these useless people. In view of the failure of theeking Government to pay off the capital The "tips" for to-morrow's racing are as and interest of the late so called Chaahsinplau, under:

The Jockey Cup.

"TIPS."

1.---Brython, -Wicked, 3-Robbie. The Exchange Plate.

Coronet Ross, a.--White Blaze. 1.3.-Cotswold.

The Hongkong Derby,

I-Marsala or Spring Rose. 2.-Black Pansy. 3-Pride of Cadzow. The German Cup...

Nigel or Homocea, 2-Highland Heather. 3 Rust,

The Gold Coast Cup,

-Manchurian Chief 2.-Cosmopolitan.. 3-Cotswold.

The Professional Cub.

✔

-Blue Nile. 2.-Zulu Chief 3. Ben Eion. The Challenge Cup.

-Glorious Rose. 2.-Tip Cat, 3-Preston. The Navy Cup.

I.-Vagabond, 2.-Wicked. 3.-Brythos.

The Parsee Cup.

1.-Ben Eion. 2.-Southdown. 3-Melrose.

The Gymkhana Club Cup..

1.- Kingston. 2.-lig Rose,

3.- Patban.

THE PROPHET.

TYPHOON DAY.

ANOTHER VICTIN CLAIMED.

or Trusty Bond, with the exception of those signed and sealed by Commissioners of the 1. M. C. there may be some difficulty in raising the proposed internal loan-N. C. D. News.

To-day's Advertisements.

HARBOUR OBSTRUCTION..

CENTRAL FAIRWAY.

SUNKEN VESSEL lying opposite NEW A WESTERN MARKET is marked by Red Flag by day.and Red Light at night.

CHARLES WN. BECKWITH,

Lieut., R.N.,

Harbour Master, &c.

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Harbour Department,

ongkong, 18th February, 1907., SCOTTISH MASONIC QUADRILLE ASSOCIATION.

HE FIFTH AND REGALIA DANCE THE

will be held in the CITY HALL on THURSDAY, the 7th of March. Dispensation to Wear Regalia for ENGLISH and SCOTCH MASONS has been received from the Dist. Grand Masters. No Invitations to this dance will be issued after the Fifth Day of March.

A Launch will leave the Star Ferry Wharf at 2 A.M. lo convey Kowloon residents back.

JOHN J. BLAKE, Hon. Secretary, Hongkong, 19th February, 1907. GREEN ISLAND CEMENT CO., LD.

THE

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"HE EIGHTEENTH ORDINARY AN, NUAL MEETING OF SHARE- HOLDERS in the Company will be bald in the Office of the General Managers, St., George's Building, Victoria,' on SATURDAY, the 2nd March, 1907, at 11 o'clock, A., for the purpose of receiving a Statement of Accounts and the Report of General Managers declaring a Dividend and electing Consulting for the year ending 31st December, 1906, Committee and Anditor.

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from MONDAY, the asth both days inclusive. February, until SATURDAY, 2nd March,

SHEWAN, TOMES & Co.,

General Managers. Hongkong, 19th February, 1907.

PUBLIC AUCTION,

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to sell by PUBLIC AUCTION,

FOR ACCOUNT OF THE CONCERNED,

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It was with much regret we received a com- munication, just as we had gone to press last evening, asking us to nonounce the death, which took place at Home at her brother-in Second to re-law's residence, of Mrs. F. W. Maxfield, widow ceive, $150; and third $50, For China of Captain Maxfield, who was one of the first ponies. Weight for inches ar per scale.victims of Typhoon Day, being drowned in the Previous winners at this meeting of one barbour, when his vessel, the ss. Hongkong race 7 lb. exira; of two or more races 10 lb. foundered, the body being subsequently re- extra. Griffins allowed b. Subscription covered and laid to rest in Happy Valley. The griffins of this season 1906-1907 allowed in death of Captain Maxfield;, under such tragic THE Undersigned have received instructions lb. Unplaced runners allowed 5 lb. Ex- circumstances, was a terrible shock to his wife, trance Sis. From the two-mile post once fram which, for her little daughter's sake-alone, round and in.

she made strenuous efforts to rally,, with but indifferent success. Mrs. Maxfield and the child only arrived in the Colony from Home, to join Captain Maxfield, last summer, and had been with him but a few short months when one of the happiest of homes in the suburbi was broken up by the tragic death of the hus. band and father. The deceased lady by her kindly, gentle nature, had endeared herself to a chicle of warm friends, to whom the news of her untimely death, at so early an age, has sympathy is felt for the little orphaned daughter come as a very great shock, while the deepest

who has lost, within but a few months of each other, her most devoted parents, and for the friends and family of the deceased lady at home.

3-THE HONGKONG DERBY, A sweepstakes of $20 each with $1,500 added. (Hall forfeit if declared on or before day of closing entries.) For China ponies, dondļāk griffies, on date of entry. First pony to receive 70 per cent second 20 per cent; and third so per cent. Weight for inches as per scale. One mile and a hall. (Nominations to close to the Clerk of the Course at the Hongkong Club House on Saturday, 5th January, 1907-)

4

HE GERMAN CUP-Presented by mem-" bers of the Club Germania. Second to receive $igo; and third $10. For China ponies, subscription "griffins of this season 196-1007. Weight for inches as per scale. Entrance Sic. One mile and a quarter. 5-THE GOLD COAST CUP-Presented by His Excellency Sir Matthew Nathan, K.C.M.G. Second to receive $rco; and third 55o. For China ponies. Weight for inches as per scate. Previous winners at this meeting of race 7th extra; of two or more races to lb. extra. Griffins allowed 5 lb. Subscription griffins of seasons 1905-1906 and 1906-1907 allowed to lb. Entrance $10, Five furlongs.

Обо

MORTALITY. STATISTICS. ·

MONDAY,

the 25th February, 1907, at 2.30 PM, at No. 8, Knutsford Terrace, Kowloon, THE WHOLE OF HIS VALUABLE

HOUSEHOLD. FURNITURE,

THEREIN CONTAINED, Comprising -

FLUSH-COVERED DRAWING ROOM

THE

PIANO

CO., L.D.

TALKING

MACHINES

RECORDS.

New Stock just arrived

LARGE AND VARIED

ASSORTMENT.

MUSIC.

Comic Opera Scores

and Dance Music.

RECEIVED BY EVERY MAIL

Hongkong, 19th November, 1906.

Absinthe

LIQUEURS.

Anisette Apricot Brandy...

Benediciine D.O.M...

Blackberry Brandy, French

Do. Do. Chartreuse, Yellow...........

Do.

Per

Battle Bottle. $1.75

2.50 $1.50

3.75

3.00 1.75

2.35

2,50 1.60

American

1.23

0.80

4.25

5.35 3.25 27.50

2.00

1.50

275 1.50

Green Coffee and Cream (Austrian)...

CHAIRS, TEAKWOOD OVERMANTELS Cherry Brandy (Heering's) ... Do Whisky (Fremy Fil)... CHAIRS, DINNER SERVICE, TEAK. with BEVELLED GLASS, TEAKWOOD EXTENSION DINING TABLES and | Cocktails, Manhattan, Martini,

Gio, &c... WOOD WARDRORES with BEVELLED Creme D'Abricots GLASS, MARBLE-TOP WASHSTANDS, CARPETS, RUGS, &c. &c., &c.;

ALSO

'One COTTAGE PIANO by M. F; Rachals & Co., Hamburg (in Good Order and Condi. tion i

On view on Saturday, the 23rd instant. Catalogues will be issued. TERMS:-As usual,

HUGHES & HOUGH, Auctioneers.

Fongkang, 10th February, 1007.

PUBLIC AUCTION.

to sell.

FOR ACCOUNT OF THE.CONCERNED,

on

MONDAY,

the 25th February, 1907, at 2.30 PM

A QUANTITY OF FURNITURE,

1.00

2.50.

Do. de Cacao

2.50

Do. de Framboises

2.50

'Do. de Mentha

2.50 1.40

Do, do Moka

2.50

Do. de Noyaux

"

Do, de Prunelle.

150

Do. de Vanille

2.50

Do. de Viollettes...

2.50

Curaçao, Red and White

2.50

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Kümmel (Gilk)

1.50

Lime Juice... Maraschino

1,20

2.50 1.00

2.50

1.20

400

2.25 1.40

Do. Extra Superfins (E

Cusenier)

+

5.25

3.00.

Sloe Gin (Pedlar Brand)... Syrups de Lemon, Cerises, de Gomme Grenadine, &c. Byrib, Appetising Tonic Wine Omage Quinine Wies (Crab-

bie's) Cherries in Maraschino, "Vic.

'tor" Brand

1.00

1.23

1.30

#T

7.50

DI *

1.75 1.00

Orange Gin

Peach Brandy... Peppermint (Get Freres)..

At the meeting of the Sanitary Board held yesterday afternoon, the subject of the mor tality statistics cause much discussion, when Mr. Humphreys stated that he ascertained from the Colonial Secretary's office that the stati tics were based on the estimated population. The estimated population last year was short of 6-TEE PROFESSIONAL Cur-Value £50. the actual population by something like 40,000 THE Undersigned has received instructions Mandarinette (Very Choice).

Presented. Second to receive Sico and people. That was to say that in the report on third 550. For griffins on date of entry and the health and condition of the Colony in thos ponies that; have never won a race. Sub the estimated population was given at some. scription griffins of this season 1906-1907 thing; over 50,000 more than the actual, conse allowed ; lb. Weight for inches as per scale.quently that would considerably throw out all Previous winners barred. Jackeys who have the figures in the mortality statistics. It seemed oever had a winning mount allowed 5 lb to him that we had been living in a fool's Entrance Sto. One mile.

paradise for some two or three years. When. -THE CHALLENGE (CUP-Value one hun-ever any complaint had been made about our dred guineas. For China ponies. A forced drastic Bealth Ordinance it had always been entry of $10 each, but optional to China met with the answer: ponics subscription griffins of this or previous seasons, Weight for inches as per scale. To be won two years consecutively by a pony or ponies the bond fide property of the same The following report is from Mr. P. G. Figgʻ owner or owners. Winner to receive $300 First Assistant of the Hongkong Observatory:-- and 70 per cent, second $100 and 20 per On the 19th at 11.55 -The barometer has cent, and third $30 and 10 per cent, of the fallen siightly in N.E. Japan, and, risen mode- entrance fees until the Cup finally wen,rately over W. Japan, the Loochoos and the S.KWONG TUNG "...11238... II. W. WALKER when the second pony will receive 75 per coat of China.

THE WEATHER,

Gradients nra, slight on the China coast and rather steep over the China Sea. Fresh to moderate monsoon may be expected in the Formosa Channel, and strong monsoon over the China Sea.

cent, and third pony 25 per cent. of the Areas of high pressure are lying over China -entrance fee. One mile and three quarters. to the North of the Yangtze, and over N.E 8-THE NAVY CUP-Presented by the Offi-Japan..

cers of His Majesty's Fleet. Second to re- ceive Stço; and third $50, For China ponies, subscription griffins of this season 1906-1907, Weight for inches asfper scale, Winner of the German Cup roll. extra. Other win ners 7 lb.extra. Entranco Sro. From tho two-mile post once round and in. 9-THE PARSEE CUP-Presented by the Parica community. Valos $350 Second to receive $100 and third $5o. For Chios ponies bond fids griffus on date of entry, Weight for faches as per scale. Winners of

***FORECAST.

Hongkong and neighbourhood, N. winds, moderate; cloudy, dull,

2-Formosa Channel, N,E. winds, fresh.

-South coast of China between Hongkong and Lamock, same as No, f.

4-South coast of Chios between Hongkong and Heloso, N. winds, freak,

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within the residence No. 34, Elgin Road, Kowloon. TERMS:-As usual,

F. KIENE,

Auctioneer, Telephone No. 574,

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Hongkong, 19th February, 1907.

STEAM TO CANTON. THE New Twin Screw Steel Steamer

AUSTRALIAN WINES.

H. J. LINDEMAN'S

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Leaves Hongkong for Canton on each Sun. day, Tuesday and Thursday, at g every evening. day, Wednesday and Friday, about 3.30 o'clock

Leaves Canton for Hongkong on each Mon-AWARBA OLARETS AND HOOKS.

every evening,

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This Fine New Steamer has unexcelled | Cawars Claret ...per Caso ra Bottles $15.00 Accommodation for First Class Parsengers and is it throughout by Electricity. Electric Fans

24 m 16.00 in First Class Cabins,

12

Passage Fare-Single Journeys.Sq. Meals

5t each. The Company's Wharf is situated in front of the New Westers Market, opposite the old- Harbour Office.

YUEN. ON. S.S, CO., LD,,

No, &, Queen's Road West - Hongkong, 14th January, 1007

41

Hock

到

15.00 16.00

H. PRICE & CO. WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS.

12, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL Hongkong, 9th February, 1969,

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