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HONGKONG OYMRHANA CLOB.

TO-DAY'S MAETING.

Patrons His Excellency Sir Frederick. Lugard, K.C.M.G. C.D., D.SO.; His Excellency Vice Admiral Hon, Sir Hedworth Laimblon, C.; His Excellency Maj -Genl. R G, Broad-" wood, C.; Commodore R. H. 8: takes, RN. --Committee:-The Stewards of the Hong- kong Jockey Club (ex officio); The Hon. Mi, F. H. May, CMG C. H. Rou, Esq., Jupp,' Exq, H., P. Waite, Esq, G. K. 1168 Bratton, Esq. Joho Paterson, Esq., and Captain Cunningham. *

Judge:-). Paterson, Es Handicapper:-1. A.Jupp, Ent.

Club of the Scaler -H. P. White, Esq.

· · Aulafist Clerk äf then Sexfect--Capt. Cup- ningham.

Starter:-C. H. Ross, Eri.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPHS SATURDAY APRIL 4, 1908,

to pass with the pony on a mir. Any winner of the race to carry 515%, exitą för each win in 'subsequent starts for the race, but in the event of a pony carrying the penalty not wine ning, albs, to be deducted next time he

starts. Such alba, to remain deducted until

he wins again when he will carry the full

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penalties without deduction), Penalties ac2 cumulative up to 15lbi. Entrance Ice $3. and prize: Sig. llall entrance fees to go to winner. A.Mr. Rainson's Homocea; 140 lbs (Mackie) | Mr. R. F. C. Master's Blue Nile, 151 lbs

(C. C. C. Master) 2 Mr, May's Asiral, q7 iba (May) 3 Mr. Brutton's Nutmeg (late Nutmeg Tree),

149 ibs

(Brution) o Mr. D. Dorabjee's Rubber Tige, 131 Tbs

(Grgx) o Mr. Dryasdust's Earthquake (late Pino

Tree), 151 by

Dupree) a Mr. Hariden's Grey Tick, 545 lbs...(Clarke)

* gibi allowance. There was a good start. The order past the Grand Stand was Grey Tick, Earthquake and Rubber Tree with Homocea.last. The two leaders exchanged positions at the Golf Club, Astral working into third place when the Fool shall Stand was roachęd. inang'up hill Gegg forced the pace and rushed to the front nearing the Rock. He led racing down hill, but was promptly overhauled by Astral "who led the Geld at the village Blue Nile now forged to the front, and the rice in we home straight was a fine Oud between

2nd Starter :-) Paterson, Esg Time Keeper :-M. S. Sassoon, Esq. Hon. Sec, and Treasurer:- R. F. C. Master, Esq

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The first meeting of the Gyinkhana Club this scuson was held at the Happy Valley this after noon l'ipe weather, a fair attendance and gond racing supplied all the elements for a success. ful eeting. Although it was slightly warm in the early part of the afternoon a cool breeze. sprang up after the first saddling bell The day was delightful in the open nud might have brought out a much larger attendance especially Astral, Blue Nile and Rubber Free. Homocea, of the fair sex who invariably contribute so unnoticed, was hard tidden and in the best posi largely to enliven the proceedings in the padtion on the rails rushed past, the le ders within duck.

the last furlong, Mackie carrying the light blue, Batness Huiten with Mr. Breyer, accoin-

and violet hoops a winner by a length and panied by Mr. A. Brackenbury, private a half. secretary to the Governor, were amongst

those present. The welcome appearance af Mr. C. G. Mickie ou the course net his absence, on home teave, from the regular

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POLICE LAUNCH ON FIRE, A.

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DAMAGE ESTIMATED AT OVER $100.. The police launch-No, 3—which arrived in port on Wednesday afternoon from Taips, had Head to Taipo that morning. Fle, which, it a most exciting trip while running from Fung

was stated, was due to spontaneous combustion, was discovered in one of her coal bankers. ID quick time the fire had gained some headway, burning through the deck, damaging the boiler casing, and setting Gre to the awnings The crew,, who were in charge of Sergeant Boulger, fought the flames pluckily, and in abuus an hour's time they had them extin... Ruished,

The No, then continued her journey to Taipo, whence the matter was wired to Tsim tsa-tsui Police Station. A pinnace, In` charge' of Policeman Bird, was immediately dispatched to her assistance. She was convoyed back to Hongkong, arriving here the same afternoon to undergo repairs.

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The damage done to her is eximated at over $100,

MASONIC" FANCY DRESS BALL.

A DELIGHTFUL FUNCTION.

One of the prettiest dances of theseason was held last night at the City Hall, when the final of the series, of dances arranged by the Scottish Masonic Quadrille Association took place. gond muster, of members was present and as was to be expected the number of guests was far more than at the previous dances. The fancy costumes worn were notably fresh, novel,

and well thought-out, and there was a most refreshing variety and lack of repetition in the Time: 2.08.

characters assumed. There was a sprinkling of Winner: No. Cash Sweeps: 1st $464.35; and 534.30; antional pessants dresses, and 'à varied repre 3rd $67.05.

sentation, or fiska ajal (costures, whilst a few

meeting in February last, added in the list thing Nail lady. Tilting gallant Camerans in full dress unifum supplied

jockeys, none too many at gymkhaya meelings. Mr.. G. W. Gogg was the first jackey to be' weighed out. His successes in February bad established him in high popular (vour, and' when he was chalked against Hampstead (late Kirkmichael) he secured a number of patrons at the "Pari." Chola Sabih (late Gum Tree) way, however, the most fwvoured, for the fint race of the afternoon. Mr. G. c. c. Master also bad number of backers, With a lucky star Mr. Gegg had the easiest of wins in carrying off the race.

The winning jockey of the first race was much fancied for the Gymkhani Stakes and

Master

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Mr. Clarke nominated by Mrs. Heanlay Mr. Dupree nominated by Mrs. Parr......... Mr. R. F. C. Master nominated by Miss

the needful touch of honnie Scolland, the whole blending in a kaleidoscope scene of changing colour and str king contrast.

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Lands, Hotels, and Buildings, Hongkong Hoteli are somewhat easier at $97. There are further sellers of Hongkong Lands at Sico. Humphreys Estates are firmer, with buyers at $10. A further rise in Shanghai Lands has

The Ho set in, but there are sallers in the North' at

Cotton MillsEwo have declined to Tis. 55, closing with Northern buyers, Hongkong Cottons continue to request at $9. Lau Kung Mows have sellers in the North at Tfs. 75, and Boy Chees at the reduced rate of Tis. 263.

Miscellaneous-China Borneos can be placed at Sic after numerous sales. China Light and Powers' are firmer, and can be wold

To-day's Advertisements.

HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE

"HE H. A. L. Steamship

"SILESIA," Captain B hit, having arrived. Consignees of Cargo are hereby requested to send in their Bills of Lading for countersignature by the Undersigned and to take immediate delivery of their goods from alongside.

Optional Cargo will baforwarded unlessnotke to the contraty be given before TO-DAY.

Any Cargo impeding 'her discharge will be

All Claims must be presented within ten days of the steamer's arrival here after which date they cannot be recognised.

at $5. Hongkong Ropes are obtainable at Saglanded into the hazardous and/or extra hazardi ex the final dividend of $4.20 per share paidus Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Limited, and stored on the 30th inst. Union Waterboats have firm at Consignees risk and expense. enquiries at Stof Watsons and William Powells are steady quotations. In the North, Langkats have.improved considerably to Tis 460, with sellers. While Sumatras continue to decline, but buyers, prevail at Tl. 92.

Exchange-The Banki selling rate London is 1/10 on demand. The T/T. rate ‚on Shanghai is 748.

Dividends Paynäle-Unions-fioal of $15 for 1900 account, and interim of $32. for 1907 account, payable on the 23rd inst. -

YARN MARKET.

In their reprit dated 3rd instant, Messrs. Phirnasha . Petit & Co. write:

have left the Godowns and all Goods remaining No Claims will be admitted after the Goods

undelivered after the 11th inst, will be subjeci

to rent,

be left in the Godowns, where they will be All broken, chafed and damaged Goods are to

examined on the joch insi,, at 3 P.N:

No Fire Jarurance has been effected.

HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE, Hongkong Office.. Hongkong, 4th April, 1908..

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PUBLIC AUCTION.

THE Undersigned have received instructions

to sell by

PUBLIC AUCTION,

FOR ACCOUNT OF THE CONCERNED,

이다

TUESDAY,

Intimations.

THE

ROBINSON-PIANO.

COLD.

AGENTS

FOR THE

FAMOUS

"VICTOR"

Our last report was dated on the zoth ult.. The intervention of the Tomb-Worshipping Festival, during the pasi fortnight and the con 'requent exodus of Chinese into the country in obedience 'ta' the dictates of filial piety, han caused the yarn market to relapse into a state of partial inactivity resulting in an all-round decline in quotations" of from $1 to $1.30 per there has been cite inchirps chose bands; HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, TALKING

spinnings.

no inquiry, for less favourite

In reference to the proposed institution of

the lottery scheme by the Cotton Spinners

circular, it is now reported that the Committee of the Hongkong. 'General Chamber of Ceme- merce have taken the matter under considera- tion and will place themselver "in" enmmunien- tion with the Shanghai; Manchester;and other

·Chambers an the subject.

No, zar —Ą maderate business was done at a decline of $1 to $3 per bile.

the 7 April, 1908, at 11 8.M., ne their Sales Rooms, No. 8, Des Vœux Road, corner of Ice House, Street,. SUNDRY

ALSO

A Quantity of TOYS,

AND

One 12-BURE DOUBLE-BARRELLED HAMMERLESS. SPORTING GUN by A

TERMS: As usual. “

HUGHES & HOUGH,

Auctioneers, Bikini, All April, this

PUBLIC AUCTION,

the ring. Nominating lady to stand at a given point, Gentleman nominated to galop past carrying a lance, as he gallops past nominating lady to throw a ring which One of the most picturesque cosmes pre. gentleman nominated will endeavour 10. sent was worn by Miss Ethel Long as the Association of Japan, mentioned in our last Allan, Glasgow. catch on his lance. Best of 3 runs. Points Squaw-"Laughing_Water," in. which every will be given for number of rings caught detail was extremely well thought out. Miss aniller pace. Entrance fee $3. 1st and 2ndSheffie'd was a very dainty "Is Popce," and prizes presented by the Club Post entries. the same may be said of Ms. Robinson's Capt. Campbell nominated by Miss Juan Coon," in which the colourings were very happily blended. Mrs. Oxberry made a very effective Roman. Girl. Another of opposite type was Mis, Robertson's "Old Mother Hub. bard" and Mrs. Wynberg as a "Gipsy Fortune" Teller" But it was really the male costumer thing excelled. The genial Secretary,” Mr. J. J. Blake, was garbed as a Roman cilen, whilst drole Mi. Parkinson figured as MicEwen of Watson's E lame. Mr. James Carphsil 'was a very saucy Australian choo? Gul Mr. Tata looked well is a XV Century Chartier, Mr Goldenberg being of a later period. Mr. Mc Intyre was a lifelike Sherwood Forester, and Captain Gurtles a Knight of Malta. Slightly more modern were Btr. Edward's Lieutenant, Scottish Horse, and Mr. Jordan's Vice Versa, also Mr. Tuxlord's in the familiar street sighi

Master o

his 5 lbs, allowance strengthened but probabi. Mr. Wolff nominated by Mra, l'ummer a

lity of a win Blue Nile (Mr. G. C. C. Master up) was the same old favourite But when Mr. Mackie rode Homocea home a winner after an exciting finish all calculations were uptet. His fucky backers received. 180 each

for a five-dollar bill

Capt. Campbell, nominated by Miss Joan Master, won the Ladies' Nomination,

The three-quarter mile race produced an exciting finish and was won by Abstainer.

By kind permission of Lieut-Enionel R. F. Broughton Glover, D.S.0., and the Officers of the 3rd Battalion, Michllesex Régiment, the, Band of the Regiment played the following sélections:

PROGRAMME. *

........ The Tarkisti Patrof o

The Merry Widńs man kom Veranigae

Vahe... -Selections from -Two-Step

-Cake Walk. ú--Selectlo is from

-Selection

The Whistler and his Lag

gulen Pouper Tuvok Lane Word The Dairy Maids -The Post Hope filloj and John Perk

God Save the Kings 3.panOnce.ROUND.For.China.panies.

My Clarke titled two rings in succession the first and second; while Capt. Campbell secured the second and third..

· Cash Sweeps: 181 $413.60; and $129 60; 3d 04.Fo 4-4.10 p.m.-THREE QUARTERS OF A MILE FLAT RACK-For China ponies. Subscrip tion griffins of any season which have never won an official pace. Unplaced runner allowed 3 lbs. To be ridden by Jockeys who have not won more than two official races in Hongkong, Shanghai or Tients Weight for inches as per scale. Entrance $5. 1st prize: The Exit Cup" presented. 2nd prize: 525. (Entrance fee to go to winner.)

Mr. W. G. Clarke's Abarainer, (late Druecke

berger), 15:16 ...........(Clarke}

Mr. J. Armstrong's Skirbeck, 14 lb...

(R. Mister) 2 Mr. Dryasdual's Seringapatam, 146 lb......

(Mackie) 3 Mr. Donnell's (Chota Sahib, late Cum

Tree), 150 lb

.................(Large) o Abstainer fed at the start from the nex

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A Cook's Tourist. Altogether the evening was voted the most popular succesi held under the association this year.

THE SANITARY BOARD).

THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND BUILDING'S ORDINANCE AMENDMENT ILL.

A special meeting of the Sanitary Board is summoned for 3 p.m. on Monday, the ốch of April, 1908, for the purpose of comildering"(1)" Letter from Government forwarding copies of

No. the--A" (rifling business done in naly Lone thread.

$1.

"

No. 125.-Moved slowly at decline of $1 to

Na roz-Ruled quiet : prícès show a decline of about $1 to $3.

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No. 3, and No. 6-Nothing daing, Marketings steady. „Salern-1,iço bafes of No. 1er., fie bales of No. 125, 25 bales of t65, 725 bales of No zor; in all alinut, 7,756 bales,

Arrivals:Per steamers Lightning, and Namiana from Calcutta), Velaroju Maru, Malte, Wakamiya Maru, and Denonko (from

ombry) of about 7,000 bales.

Unsold Stock:-About 24,000 bales. Uncleared Stock :-Abaat 22,020 balės, Exchange -We quote to-day as follows:- India T. T. at Rs. 141 per cent.

"

11

Nemand..

0147 IF Landon T. T. Sh. r.107/168,$

Demand..

...gold.=$ Shanghai..........« Tir, 741=$100, Silver ........

25fd, per 02. “Writing under same date, Messrs. Cawasjee, Pallanjee & Co. report:--

ul. Bere was a sudden drap in the demand

1903 will mes by Mr. Lau Chy Pak. (2) Letter from Government forwarding copy of the Haussid report of the speech made by Historks, the Chinese dealers fearing a fall in the

aubscription griffins of this season 1907-1938 tayrutte Skirbeck, and Seringapata was last. and all ponies entered in the Hongkong The leader was overhauled by Chota Sahib, the Bill amending the P. H. and B. Ordinance, Grifin Stakes and The Tientsin Stakes at the Hongkong Jockey Club ineting 1903. before the first furlong was covered. The order for the next quarter mile was Chota Weight for inches as pe scufe, Winners of Sahib, Abstainer, Skiebeck and Seringa patam to lbs. extra. Non-winning placed ponies At the village Abstainer took first place and a allowed 1 lbs. Unplaced runners allowed foe race ensued in the home straight. Sening 5 lb. Jockeys who have not won more than spatam who was several lenghts behind closed with the leaders and at the winning post was

ona race 5 lbs, extra; of two se more races

two official races in Hongkong, Shanghai or hardly a length behind, the second pony, Tientsin allowed 5 lbs Entrance lee 15:

Skirbeck, who was beaten by Abstainer by 1st prize: The Tree Cup presented and prize: 25. (Entrance fees to go to winner.) half a length. Mr. Wolfs, Hampstead, (late Kidmichael),

.154 lbs......

.....(Gegg)

Mr. Medico's Sofran» Rose, 157 th

'

(G. C. C Master) 2 Mr. M'Donnell's, Chota Sahib (late Gum

Tree), 147 lbs................... (Dupree) } Mr. Brution's Lowlander, 152 lbs (Bruttan), o Dr. W. Noble's Strathairn, 145 lb-* ...

(Clarke) o

*sib allowance. Lowlander bad to be escoited to the starting post by a 'stable compimon. His restiveness was responsible for his being left at the post when the red flag dropped. Hampstead had the best of the start with a pásition on the rails; Chota Sabib was second sud' Sufiana Rost third. Gegg innde the most of his advant- age at the back stretch and when he reached the Bowrington Gate he was leading, by some twenty lengths from Clota Sahib with Sofrano Rose pursuing. The leaders reduced their distance at the incline and when the Rock was passed Pampstead still led. His premiership 'was never threatened and when the field

rounded the village bend Gegg was sure of the race and, keeping to the radu, cantered home an easy winner. The race for second place was a good one briwead Chora Sahib and Sofrano Rose. Dupice had to yield to Masler, Chols Sabib finishing third.

Time: 1.54 1/5.

Winner: $14.50.

Cash Sweeps: 1st $258.30; 2nd $73.80; 3d $36.90 2.-3.40 p.m.-GYMÉBANA STAKES —Value $80, Distance one mile, For' all. China ponies.. Catch weights at 10 a, 6 lbs, Win man of an open race or open griffin raça

5. ib. extra. Non-winning subscription gridios allowed 5 lbs Jockeys who have not won more than two official races in Hongkong, Shanghai of Tientin allowed Ib. A cúp called the Gymkhana Cap will be presented at the end of the season to be won by the pony scoring most marks in the races

Time: 1.36.

Winner: $11,23.

Cash Sweeps 1st $476 45; 3nd 5164 70; 3rd $82.35- 5-4 30 p.m.-WELTER RACE-Ḥalf a mile. For all China pony hacks passed as such by the committee of the Club To be, ridden by riders who have never, ridden in an official race in Hongkong or China Catch weights over 13 st. Upen to members of the jockey Club and members of both Services as well

ner.

Excellency the Goverdor on the P, H, and B.

Amendment Bill and moute by Mr. Lau Chut Pak: (1) Correspondence relative to the amend meat of the Public Health and Buildings Ordi:

Dance.

COMMERCIAL

WEEKLY SILARE REPORT..

Reviewing the share business for the week, Messrs. E. S. Kadoorie & Co. write on 3rd inst.

The aspect of our market remains much the same as when we last wrote, and apart from the further sharp rise in China Sugars, and a slight firmness in Whampoa Docks, the week. has passed without anything worthy of note.

Banks, Hongkong and Shanghai Banks can be placed a $5914. The London rate has further weakened to £75.

as to members of the Gymkhana Club. En trance fee $ 1st prize : & cap, presented. and prize: $25. Entrance fees to go to win.

Marine Insurance-Cantons remain neglect ed ‘at $240., North Chinas are fimer and in Mr. Dryasdust's Panjabi 13štoÏb...............

(Capt. Beasley) 1

the North buyers prevail, at Tls, Sales of Mr. Wolff'a Esperanto 13 4lb (Owner) z Yangizses, old, have been effected at $150, Mr., W. R. Hiwas' Kirkdale 131 olb

while'the new are inquired for at Sijo. Unions have been sold at $840 and more cis be placed

After the issue of our last report on the 20th

which has been in fairly maintained before. Holders being rather impatient to quit their

prices ceased to make purchases. Consequent- Iv business effected during this interval has been very small, and that, tan, with a depre- ciation of a dollar per bale. However, a large number of bales has been cleared, and the stack on Chinese hands being thus con- siderably reduced, there is no reason at pre- sent for anticipating any decline in the values, considering also the good love of the Shanghai- and Bombay.markets. Meanwhile, we again close quiet, but with hopes of improvement shortly,

MACHINES..

9A comprehensive stock

OF

HE Undersigned have received instructions MACHINES & RECORDS.

THE

from The Registrar, Supreme Coun,

to Sell by

PUBLIC AUCTION,

an

'WEDNESDAY,

Bjer

the 8th April, 1908, at 11 AM, at No. 4 *** Observatory-Villas, Rawltan,

SUNDRY VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE,

ALSO

Ont COTTAGE PIANO. (Particulars from 'Catalogue}, TERMS:-ual,

HUGHES & HOUGH,

Government Auctioneers. 193

Fongkong, 4th April, 1958.

PUBLIC AUCTION. THE Undersigned have received instructions

from

The Executors of the Estate of the late JOHN COYLE, to sell by PUBLIC AUCTION,

: on THURSDAY,

the 9th April, 1958, 31 2.10 PM, at No. 10, Morrison Hill,

SUNDRY HOUSEHOLD furniture, (Particulars from Catalogue)·

HUGHES & HOUGH,

Auctioneers,' Hongkong. 4th April, 1998

TERMS: As usual.

THE

No. 6-Trifling sales at a slight reduction.the

• Nn. Br. Have not been inquired for, the stocks being very scanly.

through in some superior spinnings at a con- No, to A small business has been put

cession of more than a dallar per bale.

No. 128 few favourite threads have been sparingly dealt in,

No. 16-Veagre sales,

No, zoa:--Reveral approved chops are in re- quest at a reduction of $3 to St. ner bale.

Sales during the past fortnight comprise of ab at 50 bales of No. 6s.; 525 of No. 1os: 24 of No. 128.; 25 of Nɔ, 16x, ; 740 of N. zos; in all about 1.585 bales. Arrivals per steamers Tada, Malta Yetirofu Maru Lightning, Namsang, Wakamiya Haru, and Devanka amount to abnur 9,796 bales. about 4.500 bales.

Shipment to Shonyhai and Northern Poris The unsold stock is estimated, at about 31,00; bɛles.

Japanese Yarnt Sales reported are 25 bales down to $9. There are buyers of Bougkong of No. 325. at $175 and 16 bales of No. 40,

at #208 per hales, Fires at $300,

Local Mills: Nothing doing. Exchange We quote on India to-day at Rs. 142%

On London at 18, 10 7/16d.

TO-DAY'S EXCHANGE.

Fire Insurances.--China Fires have eased

(Owner) 3 Lieut. G. Blathwick's Felix 13 alb (Owner) o Mr. Charles' Calau Lait 13stolb...(Blason) o at the rate Mr. F. S. Clarke's So So 135tolb.. (Owner) a Mr. C. L. Maxwell's James ist olb.........

(Maxwell), o Mr. G. E. Morrell's Kirkgunzon 138t zib...

(Hill)

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Time: 16 Winner: $14.30 Cash Sweep: 1st 1582.75; and $66 50; 3rd $83.25- 6-1.50.0.0.-ONE MILE AND A QUARTER FLAT RACE HANDICAP-For nil Chia ponies Jockeys who have not won more than two official races in Hongkong, Shang hai or Ticatsin allowed sibs. Entrance lee 55. 1st prize: A Cup presented by Sir C 1. Chater, G.M.G. 2nd prize: $25. (Es trance fees to go 10 winner).

Mr. D. Durabjec's Rubber Tree, 157 lb .....!! Mr. May's Astral, 1.5 lb...

Mr. R. F. C. Master's Blue Nile, 157 3

Shipping-Ch na and Manitas have im proved to $15. Hongkong, Canton and Macao

reduced rate of $39. Shell Transports atc Steamboats are in demand at the slightly

neglected at 45/-, Star Ferries, old and new, are in favour at quotations. Sales if the old shares have taken place at $300.

.

another rise during the week, and the close * Refineries,—China Sugars havonperienced

they are in further request at Sijo, without inducing sellern,

no.

PUBLIC AUCTION..

Victor

Hongkong, 17th February; 1908.

135

PEAK TRAMWAYS COMPANY

7.00 2.m.

LIMITED.

TIME TABLE.

WEEK DAYS,

7.30 am to 9.30 am....Every to minutes. 9.30 am, to 11.00 am....Every 15 minuter, (1.30 am, 10 12.45 pam; ... Every 15 minuter. 12.45 p.m. to 1.15 p.m....Every 10 minuter. 1.15 p.m. to 1.45 p.m...Every 15 minutes 1.45 pm to 5 pm....Every 10 minutes, 1.5 p.m. to 3.00 p.m....Every 15 minutes. 3.30 p.m. to 500 p.m. ..... Every 15 minuter, $.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. ...Every to mianter.

NIGHT: CARS.

8.45 pm, and 9.p... 9.45 p.m. to 11.15 mm, [394

every half hour. SUNDAYI,

Undersigned have received instructions from C. H. GRACE, Esq, to sell by PUBLIC AUCTION,.

on

FRIDAY,

1th April, 1998, at 7.10 p., at The "La

Hacienda" 74, The Peak, SUNDRY VALUABLE' HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE

Comprising: TAPESTRY-COVERED DRAWING ROOM SUITE, TEAKWOOD EXTEN SION. DINING TABLE and CHAIRS, MOROCCO-COVERED. ARM CHAIRS: TEAKWOOD SIDEBOARD with REVEL- LED GLASS, GLASS. and · CROCKERY WARE, MARBLE-TOP WASHSTANDS, CHEST OF DRAWERS, TEAKWOOD BUREAU with BEVELLED GLASS. RA S-MOUNTED DOUBLE and SINGLE

IRON HEDSTEADS with WIRE and HAIR MA TRESSES, COOKING STOVE and UTENSILS, &c., &c.

Catalogues will be issued. TERMS 1–ÁS Usual;

·HUGHES & HOUGH,

Auctioneers. Dongkong, 4th April, 1908.

SHIPPING AND MAILS

MAILS - BUK,

Selling

London-Hank T.T....

10. demand

„4 months' sight France-Bank TITULL America-Rank T-T. Germany-Bank T.7. 'nolia T.T.

umna1/10 7/16

1/10]

7/10)

Canadian (Empress of japan) 6th iost. German (Yorck) zih inst,, p,m, Indian (Lationg) 8th inst, ·

.2.35.

.3.91

(141)

147

no. Luzon and Perk Sugars

ara quiet and without business to report.

· Mining.~Chinese Engineeringt lave sineo 10 The 15 at which rate there is Inquiries.

7 510 pm.-TANDEM Rack. Once Round. Raubs have buyers at $81. We are from

For all China ponies. One pony to be ridden and another driven unmounted. private telegraphic advices from Singapore, aiven puny, properly driven, to finish in that the crushing for the past period of four front of ridden pony or pair disqualified, weeks yielded 1907 oz. gold from 5831 tone Aov competitor leading instead of driving stone.. will be disqualified. Entrance fee 55.

Docki, Wharves and Godown-Kowloon

prize: a cup, presented; aud prize 815. (wbars are steady at $53 Whampoa Ducks irance fees to go to winner)

have rised to Stoo, closing in demud. Shang-

for the Gymkhama Stakes it a gymkhapa meetlag during the season, counting Mr. Dryandust's Panjabi and Seringapatam

*4 points for a first; 2 for a second; and a for, Commdr. A. V. Campbell's Fleetfoot and hai Docks have been dealt in at Th. Bo, and

·Doerfect...mqqiiomyzoqjama'a ' Hongkow Whorfs at.T!), 220, 2-

a third... The benefit of markṣalready scored i ·

demand

American (China) 14th just,

-(395

The ss. Rub left Manija on 4th inst., and is due here on 6th inst., at. p.m.

The Imperial German Mailas, Prinners Alice 74left Shanghai to-day at 10 a.m., and may be ex

pected here on Monday night.

Shanghal-Rank T.T: Singapore-Bank T,T...............23% pram Japan-Bank T.T.

.914

Bank T.T.

Buying monika' sight Y./C.......

112]

The P. M. S. 5. Cols us, China will sail from Yokohama on 4th just, and will be due to arrive at this port from San Francisco via .1/10]

The C. P. R. Co's 1,5, Empress of Jaban

4 mantha' alght T./C.Japan ports and Shanghai on 14th inst

to days' aight Sun Francisco & New York 46 arrived at Shanghai at a n.m., on 4th inst., and.

'4 manibu' sight

do.

471

10 days' sight Sydney and Melbourne 1.1 3/16hers abe is due to arrive at 11 am. on 6th inst. left again at him, caro đây líor Hongkong 4 months' sight France...in 741

6 months' sight

4 months' sight Germany...........

Bank of England rate

Bar Sliver (+9

Borerega mew

3.43 The Imperial German Mailas. Yorck, canty. .....7 ing the German Mails with dates from Berlin of a5 7 16 [hë zoth ult., isit Singapore on ‘3rd inst., to

3 % kut, and may be expected here on Tuesday

12.00

8.00 am to 9.00 a.m. ...Every 15 minutes. 9.00 am, 10, 9.30 am. .....Every 30 minutes, * 9.30 am to 10.30 am. ...Every 15 minutes) 10.30 am, 10 17.00 am....Every 10 minutes. 19.45 am, to 12.00 noon... Every 15 minutes. Noon to 1.00 p.m....Every to minutos. 1.00 p.m. to 500 p.m. ...Every 15 minutes. 5.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m. ...Every to misatex 6.00 p.m. to 7,00 p.m....Every 15 minutes. 7.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.nu.Every 10 minute",

NIGHT CARS a on Week Days, SATURDAYS. Extra onts at 3.15 p.m.. 11.30 p.m. and

11.49 .m

SPECIAL CARS by Arrangemant at the Company's Office, Alexandra BUILDINGA, Des Voeux Rond Central,

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General Managers. Hongkong, dh June, vong.

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Co.,

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AND GENERAL COMMISSON

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HONGKONG,

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AT

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Hongkong, 7th March, 1997,

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