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Intimation.

LAST

FEW

DAYS

OF

Powell's

CASH

SALE.

FURTHER

REDUCTIONS.

GREAT

BARGAINS

offered

during this

Week.

POWELL'S

ALEXANDRA

BUILDINGS,

and

28, Queen's Road,

HONGKONG,

6th Wabruary, 190

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH SATURDAY FEBRUARY 6 1909.

THE NEW ORDEN IN CHINA

HORSE RACING IN MANILA,

THE RUNNERS AND THEIR JOCKEYS

Racing as carried on in Manila ju novel, and bred ponies. The Jockey Club, rays the Sport interesting, as it is stictly confined to country

Intimations,

FOUNDED IN÷HONOUR,

No doubt you have seen la the such papers,

this medicine has done you no good we will ouncements as this concerning some medicine or other If, on trial, you write that

Those who have followed even superficially. the summary of Chinese news appearing,day by day in our columns will have decided that the most riking feature of the new raign P to the present moment has been the personal activity of the Prince Reseal. Indeed, if we | ing Life, is in the hands of the natives them refund your money.-Now, we have never had were not dealing with the most exclusive of selves, and racing is held on an average pas Imperial Courts, we might be tempted to bunday in each month. The racecourse is a lieve that the establishment of a Press Bureau

reason to speak in that way concerning the

hear y sand track, about 64 furlongs round, andmedy named in this article. In a inde

Entertainments.

THEATRE ROYAL,

BY, SPECIAL REQUEST,

in, the precincts of the Palace had been one of this is well cared for. There are thres stands extending throughout the world, nobody has THE HONGKONG AMATEUR DRAMATIC

the firm acts of Prince Ch'an's 1égime. As op the course wooden structures, capable of such a course is ons of the question, however hold about 5,000 people, "and as there is no we may welcome the fiequent references in the charge for admission, these are well filled, un Press to his Imperial Highness as a tribute less a particularly, interesting cock-fight is on at the San Lamaro cockpit, which is only, a an attractive personality and as an indication 21-the increvsing interest taken in administra couple of miles distant from the race track. "

* The starting-gate is in pse on the racecourds itive affairs. If everything recorded of the Re gent be true, China has good reason to cab. The little ponies are very smart at getting Away gratulate herself on the possession of a rolerwell, and directly they are ca their feel the who is art without a determination to sule and are galloping. The lowest from that one can has well developed ideas regarding his duty to invest is 5 pesos (equal to fos.). The andaling the nation at large But, whether true or tat; paddock and weighing room are of the most the references in the Press have a distinct value primitive klad, and it would'cenes some of car As serving to popularize the Ruler and creating racing men much enjoyment to see the casual a unifying element in the national life. Chin-way the native Foneldons and Mountain King" ese exclusiveness has been profoundly modified are brought on to the course. within recent times, and during the late reigo Prince Chlud himself was a prominent. Valary of the new order. It is satisfactory to learn that, having once enjoyed the freedom of the

The local jockeys, most of whom adopt the forward seat, are adepts at getting their mounts out of the barrier, but are poor finishers, being very excitable, too fond of the whip, and ride

with little or no judgment.

The racing in hold one Sunday a month, starts at ten in the morning, and is continued all day until dark, as many as eleven events being got through for the day. The distances range from four furlongs to two miles, and the value of the prizes from sio prson to 300 pesos. The posie's are classified according to their performances,

and the form they have 'shown, and no first class pony, once he has been classed as such, can compete out of his class, the same rale holding good for the other class.

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or asked for the return, of his money. The ever complained that our medicine has falled," public never grambles at hogestly and skilifully made bread, or at a 'medicine which really, and actually does what it was made to do. The foundations of

*\WAMPOLE'S PREPARATION are laid in sincerity, and honour, the knowledge of which on the part of the people explains its popularity and success. There is nothing to

or discovered by accident; it was fludied out, disguise or conceal. It was not dreamed out, on the solid principles of applied medical science. It is palatable as honey and contains all the nutritive and curative properties of Pure Cod Liver Oil, extracted by us from fresh cad livers, combined with the Compound Syrup of Hypophosphites, and the Extracts of Malt and Wild Cherry, This remedy is praised by all who have employed it in any of the diseases it!

CLUB

WILL PRESENT

A COUNTRY GIRL.

ON

FRIDAY and SATURDAY,

19th and 20th February, 1909

PRICES AS USUAL.

"on Friday, 12th February.

Hongkong, 3rd February, 1909.

Consignees,

ALEXANDRA

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is recommended to relieve and cure, and is BOOKING at The Robinson Piano Company opens at 10 o'clock a.m., effective from the first dose. In Anemia, ) Scrofula, Nervous and General Debility, In- Auenza, La Grippe, and Throat and Lung Troubles, it is a specific.. 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 others. Dr. Thos. Hun- CINEMATOGRAPH, Stucky says: "The continued]] use of it in my practice, convinces me that it is the most palatable, least nauseating, and best prepara- tion now on the market" One bottle proves

"You cannot be dis its intrinsic value. appointed in it." Sold by chemists throughout the world,

Western manner of life, he has not allowed the exigencies of his new position to cause him to revert to the leis enlightened practices of a Court hitherto cothralled by antiquated cus. tans. Much miny be expected from a Regent wh_{our authority is the Chinese Pressbires a public siesha to proceed unaitended outside ope of the gates of Peking to carry out investiga tions on his own behall. Such an act puis new complexion upon a series of exemplary edicts the otherwise were not to ba distinguish | ed, in regard to-high sounding phrases and ir› reproa bable inorality, from previous documents which, as far as the country is concerned, have remained a dead letter from the date of issna.

It will be universally hoped that the Chiness Press has not beco misisforined regarding the words and actions attributed to the Regent. The most candid foreign observer could hardly sum up the reform movement more sply than in Prince Ch'un's alleged remarks to Censor “No one in the, Government," he is credited with having shid, "is really carrying out re- forms, but they are merely using refurm as a pretext for appoiating their partisans to desiza- ble office" if the Prince Regent bas, indeed, realized this fact, and, as stated elsewhere, is determined to keep himself informed regarding affairs in general, instead of learning only what his advisers wish him to know, the new order of things in Peking should aut semain for long a meaningless euphemism. Until now, how. ever, the country has had title more to solace iseli waththan snuorous rentįments reminiscent of the old søgimą. Even in the matter of finance, the minst vital of all China's immediate which had previously been postponed owing to Army Service Corps, between the hours of to

problemi, no advance has been made on the jadefinite homilies of a recent edict : At the, present moment when finances are in a straİU- ened cond.linn bab'in the capital and in the provinces, the first necessary step is to eradicate the long-standing abus-sin connexioa with the financial administrating and to publish definite. ly a budget of tate expenditure. This can be effected only by the harmonious working of Ministries and providcial au borities. These are desired to direct their respective subordi nates to act in accordance with the proposed regulations." On the strength of such an edict the Chinese-Government-considers-itsolf-in-a- pisition to inform the foreign representatives in Peking that the antional finances are being

The preparations that the average rating pony does would astonish some of our most severe trainers. During the last ten days of a preparation prior to a race meeting he is gal- loped at his top speed every, morning, and in addition to this does long, strong work in the afternoon with the thermometer at 93 deg., or thereabouts. The softness of the track is, bow- ever great saving clause to these hard-work-** ad racehorses, save the mark] Despite these severe measures, some of the ponies look really well, and cairy a fair amount of condition.

Auctions.

PUBLIC AUCTION,

THE Undersigned has received instructions THE STOCK IN TRADE AND FIXTURES 'OF

to, cammehce the sale of

Mesars. JAY'S LIMITED,

the BeasDC of Chinese New Year. The 1st Rate will take plac on

A

MONDAY and TUESDAY,

the Sib and the 9th Februar, 1909, commence ing each day at 10,30 A'M, Subirquent sales will be duly announced. TERMA-Cash on delivery.

GEO P LAMMERT,

Auctioneer.

Hongkong, 4th February, 1909,

P-U-BL-I-CAU-OTION2»

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reorganized and to suggest that each Power THE Undersigned have received instructions

should appoint a delegats to discuss a proposal for the abolition nf, likin in return for an in crease of the Customs duties,

.

With all the promise shown by the Regent

to soll by PUBLIC AUCTION,

FOR ACCOUNT OF THE CONCERNED, *A

TUESDAY,

Compound, Central Police Station,

SUNDRY CONDEMNED, OBSOLETE and CONFISCATED (STORES,

ALSO..

"A Quadlity of ARMS and AMMUNITIONS

TERMS ¡~~As usual.

and in spite of his masterly summing up of ex the 9th February, 1909, at 11 a... at the Police -isting conditions we miss the one feature that alone can make the reform movement a reality -in appreciation of the fact that Chips cannot reform bersell without foreign assistance. Ex. pectation has been raised by the possibility of yet anolber shuffling of high posts, by the re- call of Kang Yu-wei and other reformers when the period of state mourning is at an end. There is no ground for supposing that the new mea, whoever they be, will be batter able to stultify their natures and at the word of com mand break with national traditions of all time. If they did, they would be subjected at coce to intrigus or denunciation. No one will Gad fault with the spirit in which the Regent is sp.

proaching his difficult task, and there is an ele.

ment of pathos in the reports of bis attempts to Sut the Gordian knot with his own hands. The body politic of China, however, cannot be re formed by one man, and while he is endeavour. ing to master the intricacies of Chinese finance ̧ supervision will have to be relaxed in other direction, The details of reform must be left Ja other heads and hands, but the strong in. fluenca overall will still be wanted and will lustly take to itself credit for the most import

HUGHES & HOUGH,

Government Auctioneers. Hongkong, 5th February.org.

Intimations.

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HOTEL MANAGER,

DRITISHER, married, with Eastern and BRIT

Colonial Experience, seeks position as MANAGER. Highest References. At li berty in May.

Address

"HOTEL," Clo Hongkong Telegraph. Hongkong, and February, 1909. [139

THE DAIRY FARM CO, LTD.`

ant share in the work, if the present systemFINE FRESH bo adhered to, the existing confusion in every department of stato will increase, as has already happened in the matter of finance from attempts at a speedy adjustment of the currency." Prince Chun has started his regime, in the eyes of the nation, under favourable auspices, and if bo stands out boldly and firmly for foreign as. sistance--carefully selected and wirely employ. ed-he will carry the people with him, and re- forme will be effected in ten years or less which will "olkerwins take many generations-N, C.

AUSTRALIAN BUTTER,

73, 75 and 80 centa a lb.

Sold in customers.

Hongkong, and February, 1009,

lb. pats to suit convenience of

-D. News,

COLD STORAGE,

'HE ¡HÒNGKONG ICE COMPANY, THE

.LTD, have now 40,000 Cubic feet of COLD STORAGE available at Easz FOINT. Stores will be Open at to M. and 4 YM.'|| dally, Sanday excepted, to receive and deliver perishable goods.

G. KE HAXTON, MADASRI.

Hongkong, did fshuary, 190|

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THE IMPERIAL COLONIAL CLUB.

COLONIAL and OVER-SEAS MIM. BERS; it is situated at No. 84, Piccadilly (the centre of Ciobland), opposite the Graan Park,

THE above Club is formed chiefly for

The Club has a Bridge Section, Receptios, Diving, Billiard Room, Smoking Lounge, Reading Room and Library.

Ladies are eligible as Members, Entrance Fee, Five Gúlaeas, Annual Sub- scription, Five Golueas-

Farther particulars from

THE ORGANISING SKØRETARY; 84, Piccadilly W --London, 19th August, 1908.

WAR DEPARTMENT CONTRACTS.

TENDERS will be received it the Head Quarter Office, Victoria Barracks," until

12 o'clock Noon, on MONDAY, the 22nd of Februry, 1909, far the undermentioned Supplies and Services, for the period of 12 months from 1st April, 1909:—

1. Meat.

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2. Hospital Supplies and Medical Comforts, 3. General Supplies and Provisions.

4Oil, Wick and Barrack Supplies."

Ceal, Coke and Wood, &c

6. Barrack Services and Scavenging. 7. Washing.

B. Forage.

Forms and other particulara cau' be obtained

on application to this Office, personally or by letter addressed to the Officer, Commanding.

A.M. and 4 P.M.

The Tenders must be properly filled up, signed and dated, and no Tender will be noticed unless delivered upon the proper form at the Head Quarter Office by 12 o'clock Noon on the above date, in a closed envelopė, marked "TENDER" on the outside.

The right to reject any or all Tenders is reserved.

Head Quarter Office,

Victoria Barracks, i

Hongkong, 3rd February, 1999,

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GREEN ISLAND CEMENT COMPANY,

LIMITED, ...

PORTLAND CEMENT.

In Casks of 175 lbs. net $5.50 per Cask er Fictory!

In Bige of res D. Det $8.45 per Bay ex Factory

SHEWAN TOMES & Co... General ManARBYS Hargang 15th Augum, rook,

LEE YEE HAIR DRESSING "SALOON,

HAS ALWAYS ON HAND

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CIGARS, CIGARETTES

› AND

TOILET REQUISITES. FOR SALE

12, 1)'AGUILAR STREET, HONOTONG.

"Kastamber Jont

THERAFION MAY NOW ALSO BE OBTAINED IN DRAGEE(Tasteless) ForM, A WONDERFUL DISCOVERY. The is the of re-bandrapermant, whon sii unturi- no to speak, la ransacked by the acio Life for tl. comfort and happiness of man. Science bas indeed made giant stridas during the pas restury, and

NIALL-dscover the by no means laaste

in medicina comes that of THERAPION.

This properation Skudrationably son of the most

gvanine and rollabir

1 Stadidimas ever labras duced, and hus, we understnad, been used in the Continental Hospitals by Micord, Rostan, Jobart, Velpran, Malionaore, the well-known Chaanrig, Mac, andisdeed by all who are regarded as antha. rition in buch matters, fachadag the celebrated Lallemand, and Row, by whom it was some time nce uniformly adopted, and that it is worsby the attention of these who require such a ready

bink those isso doubt. › the time of Aristatim downwards, potent agent ly the removal of abase diesssss bas (like the famed philosopher's stre) been the obfect of search of soms hopeful, generous lade; and far beyond the mace powain (much could swie kavaloen Engraved sad trama» muling the base metals into gold isonerly the dis Kereny né a ready to putant axlaregles sākım ( Lee carries of the courtually, speedily and safely poaf in the (ALS CASA, to open from band party, the poisons of withou! the Mily or oved the kawladge, of acquired or berried dilarase is all thair protes Lorissanto leave no ta ni«y trace behind. Suchis THE NEW FRENCH REMEDYA

sad in the other so

THERAPION

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which why certainly rank with, if not take drace of, many of the discoracias DË our day, wan be little ortalatios: and molan bára bonu muốn, and the extoadva and spar-Inerating da mand that has been zenated for this medicion when war introduced appests to prove that it in den Bood se car into oblivion all those questionsklą, Tamodles that were formandy the sole reliance of --medical meo,.......Therapion may be outalard, of the principal choles and nawephants through at-tha world-Diamond B

| Fulda Advertiser Kinashize..

2, Zetland Street.

FROM EUROPE.

THE HA. L. Steamship

To-night & Every Night, beer

4,

FAMILY PROGRAMME NO ARTISTES BUT ONLY THE LATEST

PATHE

FILMS

ENTIRE CHANGE OF PROGRAMME Every

MONDAY and THURSDAY.

These Films have never been Shown in Hongkong by any other Cinematograph.

Programmes to be had at the door. Hours from 9 to 11 p.m. Hongkong, 28th January, 1909.

Consignees.

5.S. "SALAZIE"

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COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

CONSIGNEES of Cargo from London ex

1. Cordouan and Charente, from Havte ex as. Cordouan, and from, Bordeaux ex Li Cambrai and Ville de Bordatur, in connection

with above Steamer are hereby informed that their Goods, with the axception of Opium, Treasure and Valuables are being landed and stored at their risk into the hazardous and/or extra hazardous Godowas of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Limited, at Kowloon, whence delivery may be obtained Immediately after landing.

Optional Cargo will be forwarded on unless Intimation la received from the Consignees before Noon, TO-DAY, requesting it to he landed here.

Billa of Lading will be countersigned by the Undersigned Goods remaining unclaimed after MONDAY, the 8th February, at Noon, will be subject to rent and landing charges.

All claims must be sent in to me on or before the 8th February, or they will not be recog nized.

All damaged packages will be examined or MONDAY, the 8th February, at 3 P.M.,

No Fire Insurance has been efected,

P. DE CHAMPMORIN, Agent.

Hongkong1st!February, Vong'.

FROM EUROPE.

HE H. A. L. Steamship THE

· “CONSTANTIA,"

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Captain Habel, having arrived, Consignees of Cargo are hereby requested, to, sead in their Bill of Lading for countersignature by the Undersigned and to take immediate delivery of their goods from alongside.

*SAXONIA," ►

Captain Bable, having arrived. Consignees of Cargo are nereby requested to send in their Bills of Lading for. countersignatith.

delivery of their goods from alongside.

Optional Carge will be forwarded unless notice to the contrary ba given before TO. DAY,

Any Cargo impeding her discharge will be landed at Coasigano's risk into the hazardous Ed/or extra hasardous Godowns of the Hong. kong and Kowloon. Wharf and, Godown Co,. 'Limited, and stored at Consignoon" risk "and expense.

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

No Claims will be admitted after the Goods bave left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining. undelivered after the 6th inst., will be subs ject to rest.

All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods are to be left in the GoJowas, where they will be examined on the 5th inst., at 3'P.M..

No Fire Insurance has been effected.

HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE, Hongkong Office,

Hongkong, 14 February, 1009.

NOTICE TO, CONSIGNEES.

“HE ̈P. & ̧O, S. N. Cols Siesmēr

" BRITANNIA,"!! FROM BOMBAY, COLOMBO AND STRAITS.

Consignees of Cargo by the above-named vessel are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed and placed at their gick in the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godows Company's Godowns at Kowloon, where each consignment will be sprted out mark by mark, and delivery can be obtained as soon sa the Goods are landed.

This vessel brings on Cargo !--

From Lazdan, &c., ex S.S. China, From Calcutta, ex S.S, Bornso. ·· From Persian Gulfper B.I.S.N. ̄and 'B."&

P. 5. N. Co.'s Steamers.

Optional. Goods will be landed hers anlam instructions are given to the contrary before

hours.

6

4

Goods not cleared by the roth" "lastant,

x, will be subject to rent.

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

Damaged Packages must be left in tha Godowas for examination by the Consigurds and the Company's representative an appolated hour.

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

No Claims will be admitted after the: Goody have left the Godowns.

E. A. HEWEIT,

- Superintendent. Hongkong, 4th February, Toog.

PEAK

TRAMWAYS LIMITED.

TIME TABLE

WEEK DAYS;

7.00 a.m. 7.30 am to 9.30 am. ...Erary Tpʻminates 9.30 am to 11.00 4.m. .....Every 25-minutes, 11.30 am to 12.45 pm....Erary IS fautes, 12.45 p.m. to 215 p.m. .....Every 10 minutes. 1.35 pm to 1:43.p.m. Every 15 minutos 145 p.m. to 1.15 p.m. ...Every 10 minuter.

15, p.m. to 3.00 p.m....Every 15 minutas,, 3.30 p.m. to 5.00 p.m....Kroy 15 minutes, 5.00, p.m. to 8.00 p.m....Every tp minuters

NIGHT.CARE

Optional Cargo will be forwarded unless | 445-o mi and 9. p.m., 9:45 pm to 11.15 notice to the contrary be given before TO- DAY....

every hall mour.

SUNDAYS

- 8,00 1,0, to ' 4.00 cm. Every 15 minutes, 9.53 6m, to 9.30 a.m. Every 30 mfangs 1.10 am, to 10.30 s.m....Every 15 minutas,

Any Cargo Impeding her discharge will be landed at consignass' risk into the hazardous and/or oxire hazardous Godowns of the Hong kong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Com- | 15,30 a.m. to 11.00 am....Every 10 mo palés, pany, Limited, and stored at Consignnos' risk | 12.45 a.m. to 12,03 noon... Every 15 minuta and expense.

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

No Clainis will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remala. ing undelivered after the tath insty will be subject to rent.

13,00 Neon to 1.00 p.m.... Every to minutae, 1.00 p.m. to 5,00 pm Ivery 15 mlyniak, coop.m. to 6.00 p.m....very 10 minuter, 5.00 p.m. to 700 p.m. Every 15 minaEME, 7,00 pm to 8.00 p.m...Every to minuten

NIGHT CARS ma'no Week Das,

SATURDAYE MKERA Extra carn at 5-15 p.m., 15.30 pm,

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

SPECIAL CARS by ArrangÄMED: examined on the rith lost, at 3 EM,

Company's Oce, ALEXANDI EUR No.Fire Insurance has been effected, d

Das Vans Road Contra),24 HAMBURG AMERIKA LINIE, MOS JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & 8

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