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Telegrams. —|

"HONGKONG TELEGRAPH"

SERVICE

HUPED RAILWAY.

FOREIGN LOANS OPPOSED.

[By couriery of the “Sheung Po

Peking, 6th January.

The Ministry of Posts and Com. munications has granted a conference to the representatives of the Hupeh Railway, at which they agreed to confer with the Waiwupu and the Ministry of Finance so as to prevent the raising of foreign loans:

THE LOAN AGREEMENT.

MINISTRY IN A DILEMMA.

[By courty of the" Sheung Po"]

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH FRIDAY JANUARY 7 1010

SIR MATTHEW NAIHAN.

A CHARACTER SKETCH.

Sir Matthew Nathan, late Governor of Natal, is expected back from South Africa" early, in January to take up his appointment as Secre, tery to the Post Office. -

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COMMERCIAL.

WEEKLY SHare keport: Reviewing the share business for the week, Messrs. E. S. Kadoorie & Co. write this after

BOOO:--

Business during the week under review has beca mach restricted by reason of the New Although comparatively a young man-huis Year holidays, but stocks generally have fony-eight-Sir Matthew has served his coup maintained their position. The new year try in various ways in many distant and little-opened cheerfully with rather a buying too known "corners" of the world, in all of which doncy., Rubbers have experienced a sharp rise be has left a marked impression and a reputa- all round and a very large business has best tion as a vigorous administrator who let no done. Our market has responded to the iù” grass grow under his feet. Whether is Persia, crossed confidence displayed in London, and Chiou, or Africa he has displayed remarkable from the rise in this price of Hard Fine Para to powers of adaptation, and a perfect genios for 7/9, it would appear likely that profits now being made by producing companies are not likely to be seriously diminished for some time to come.

mastering tocal detail.

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Natal (1907-1909), Sir Maltbow won the respect,

Hanks, Hongkong and Shanghai Banks' bava xaled fairly steady at $1,000, at which they can possibly be had. The London quola.

Marine Insurances-Cantons are steady, at $145. Nonh Chinas are abraicable from the North at Tis. 15. Unions have again beco placed at $200, and more are wanted. Yang

ses are quiet at $230.

As Administrator in Sierra Leone (1899-1903) Governor in Hongkong (1903-1907) and and admiration of all classes and races for his tact, impartiality, and quick insight as regarded all local problems.

He is above all a soldier, and before he cimetion is 691-tai Nationals can be placed at 565. forward an ao administrator be did good service for the Royal Engineers, of which body he is now a lieutenant-colonel. While in Hongkong be fired the military enthusiasm of the older men in thaf tight liulo outpost of Empire, and Fite Insurances.-China Fires bara bees Peking, 6th January. was instrumental in the organisation of a Vo-old at $118, bat Hongkong Fires are unchang- The representatives of Great Bri:lunteer Reserve Association, open only to those ed

mes too old for the ordinary volunteers. Train.... Shipping-China and Manilas 'continue on tain America, Germany and France ing in marksmanship was the sole aim of the offer at 58. Douglases are also quiet at 533, are pressing for the signing of the association, and Sir Matthew persuaded many without buyers. Further sales of Hongkong, elderly gentlemen who previously, so to speak, Canton and Macao Steamboats have taken railway loan agreement on the one knew not one end of a gun from another, to place at $32, closing in demand. Indo China

are wanted locally at 563. In the North, there hand, while the representatives of allend the weekly practice at the range and

render themselves competent to defend their are sellers at Tis. 47. Shell Transports have the Hupeh Railway are protesting families and property in event af emergency.

'weakened to 66/3, but jequired for at the rate, Refineries.-China Sügars have been | firmer, market, and after sales at $157, S1574 | and $158 are wanted at the latter rate. Luzons are neglected At $a. Perak Sugars have strengthened and buyers in the North have offered Tis. 355.

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the other.

The Ministry of Posts and Com. munications finds itself in the horns of a dilemma:

MACAO'S BOUNDARY. SIR JOHN JORDAN'S SUGGESTION, [By courtesy of the "Sheung Pa."}

Peking, 6th January. General Sir Joachim Machado, the Portuguese Delimitation Cominis sioner, called at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs yesterday and had confidential conference.

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Sir John Jordan, the British Minia- ter, suggested that the question of the Macao boundary should be referred to The Hague Tribunal so that the friendly relations between the two countries may not be impaired.

The Waiwupu replied that China and Portugal could settle the matter amicably between themselves?"

HOCKEY.

TOYS' OWN CLUN 16 ROYAL" ENGINEERS.

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The-B. O, C. hockey team will play their first match against the Royal Engineers to morrow afternoon at the Military Ground 4 p.m. The. B. O. C. will be represented by:-D. Dorward, C. Summers, H. J. White, A. R. Ellis, 1. E. Chuuyut, H. Goldenberg, Y. Abbas, A: S. Ellis, I. L. Goldenberg, S. fexaad and E. Raymond.

FOOTBALL LEAGUE.

SECOND DIVISION.

Only two matches have been fixed for to morrow afternoon in the second división; the olber two have been put off to the end of the season owing to the Buffs" being out camping.

The fixtures are 1--

. Lusitano Recreation Club na, 83rd Co R. G. A. at Causeway Bay 4 p.m. Referee Sapper Scarlet, R. E.

87th Co. R. G. A. s Moslem Recreation Club, at the Military Ground, 2.30 p.m. Referee Corpl, Kelly,

CRICKET.

HONGKONG CRICKET CLUB "A" el CIVIL SERVICK.

The following have been selected to repre- sant the Hongkong "A" team in their Leaguo Gxture against the Civil Service to-morrow afternoon at Happy. Valley, commencing at 2,15 p.11.1

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Hos. Dr. J. M. Atklason, Dr. G. E. Aubrey, Moss, O. J. Barnes, E. O. Hagén, J, Hall, E. Irving, P. Jacks, A. G. Leith, A. R. Lowe, A. Mackenzie and H. S. Sweeling. Reserver. Rev. H. R. Wolls and Mr. R. F.Long,

CRAIGENGOWER CRICKET CLUB vs. BUFFE," The Craigeagower Cricket Club will meat the "Buffs" to-morrow afternoon at the Mill-

HIS, TRAINING AND EXTURIENCE

in the engineers gave him authority in matters of transport, and it did not take him long to realise that the most effective missionaries in China use railways. He arrived in Hongkong at a time when the problem of a railway from Canton to Kowloon (the maloland immediately opposite the island of Hongkong), was most acule, sed when public opinion was begincing rebel against the delay in starting the work for which a concession from the Chinese had 'been obtained. Observing how the future of Hongkong, if not exactly is danger, was being prejudiced by the delay (to'say nothing of Bri- fish prestige, or "face," as the Chinese say), Sir Matthew made strong represediations locally and in England. The resuit was the raising of the necessary loag, and, before he left Far East for Notal, Sir Mathew bad the

satisfaction of sening the first sod cut for the

railway, works. He is remembered in Hang-: kpag as "the railway Governor,

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Sir Matthew is thoroughness incarnate, and hejs a

HARD-HEADED MAN OF BUSINESS

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Minings. Chinese Eagipedrings have cased dowa to Tis. 18 at which price there, 'ate sellers. Raubs continue to decline, and, at the close, sales are reported at $5 'Head- waters are quoted buyers at a small premium of 50 poso ceals

Docks,, Wharves and. Godowns.-Kowloon Wharfs have weakened to $59, but buyers pre-

rail at be rate. Whampoa Ducks, after sales at $50, are in demand. There are sellers of Shanghai Docks at the slightly reduced rate of Tis. 74 ex the dividend of Tis. 7 per share paid on the 6the just, Hongkew Wharfs are

easier, with sellers in the North at Tis. 130.

No. 10 and 125-An almost nominal busi. ness only has transpired in these two counts et the reduction mentioned above.

No, 161–A low bales, of two or three mills, were booked at 5: lower than our last quotation. No so. Whatever demand axists in our market appears to be principally for ibis count, the recovery of Sareported above affecting only -a few favourite tickets...

Total sales g,opo bales.

Upsold stocks estimated at 17,000 bales. Sold but undelivered in the godowas, and to anive 16,000 bales.

Arrivals The mail str. Divanho and axira str. Totomi Maru from Bombay, and strs. Kum sang and A. Apcar from Calcutta have brought in 2,200 bales for Hangkong, and 7,500 bales for Shanghai, shipments from Hongkong to Shanghai, and coast ports &c. amount to about 500 bales.

Linds, Hotels and Buildings-Hargkong. Hotels, old and new, pro wanted at $77. and $45 respectively, but none ac obtaicable, at the rates. Humphreys Estates are on offer at $. Hoogkosy Lands are obtainable at $103, and West Points at $14.

Shanghai.—Thỏ market in that port has bodo reported quite dull, but in the last 2 or 3 days there are signs of some Inquiry.

Japanese Yarn-The market for this yarn appears to be absolutely closed.

Local Mill--Nothing done

Raw Cotton-Bengal during the fortnight two or three parcels changed bands at $37, this belog Sit lower than previous quotations, Total sales of about são bales, are reported. Stock on band are about 200 balus.

Chinese Cotton-No sales or stocks., Qué- tation, new Boggal at $31 to $35 Chinese 533 to $17 per pical.

1/9 7/16. Rupees T/T 133. Sterling D/D Shanghai T/T 741.

Rupees D/D 1331. Sterling 4m/11 1/9 11/16 Japan 874.

Bar silver 24 3/16.

Since closing our remarks some further busi- ness has transpired at prices higher than our quotations."

POLISHWALLA And Kotwall,

Cotton and Yara Brokers.

VOLUNTEER CORPS ORDERS,

MUSKETRY COURSE, KING'S PARK RANGE. Saturday, January 8th, át a p.m. all units. Sunday, January 9th, at g'a.m. and 2 p.m. No. 4 Company.

Sunday, January 16th, at a p.m. No. 1 Com. рапу.

Dress uniform with sidè-arm.

DRILLS AT HEADQUARTERS AT 5.30 P.M. Monday roth, Wednesday 12th, and Friday, 14th January Maxim Gun drill; Artillery and infnatry suits

``QUARRY BAY AT 535 'P.M. Thursday, 13th January, Maxim gun drill. Engineer Company, Wednesday 12th at 6 pm, at West Fort, Kowloon, technical drills.

5 JOINED.

Mr. E. Ifving joined the Corps on the stat Decembar, 1909, assigned Corps No. 1114 and posted to the Infantry Company,

he is none the less a stickler for official cliquette. He dropped, at least one livesellers at 56 Ewos rated strong in the North Cotton Mills-Hongkong Cottons have amsing bombshell into the Hongkong dove- cole. There is a courtesy title of honour during the early part of the week with buyers able" for members of the Legislative Council, at 147, but at the close are easier al Tis... and until Sir Mathew's regime as Governor, other stocks under this beading we take the each member was styled "the Hon. So and following chauges from latest mail advices to so." The new Governor. had scarcely settled hand from Shanghai, Internationals TI, 75. at Government House before a list was drop. Lau Kung Mows Th. io, and Soychees ned that such titles were incorrect and that in Tls. 475. future, instead of "Hon. So-and-so," the read- ing must be "Hoa. Mr. So-and-so." Neigh houring Crown Colonies made fun of the matter at the time, bat Sir Matthew stuck to his point, and, to this day, "honourable mister" is applied to members of the Hougkong Legislative Council, whatever may be the practice else where.

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• A PASSION FOR HYGIENE Is another of Sir Maithew Nathan's traits, and he lyund considérable opportunity for

Miscellaneous. China Light and Powers are in demand at $6. Bales of China Providents bave been effected at $91 and more can possibly. be placed. Green Island Cements have found buyers at £7'and more cao be placed. Philip piece are firm at Sut. In the early part of the week, Langkats 'Wern wanted at Tls 950, but In the close à reaction has taken place náð buyers only, offer, Tix. 940. Sumatras are in favour at.. 135.

Events Coming.

Friday, 7th January. Philharmonic Concert at the City Hall.'

Saturday, 8th January." Daghes and Hough, Auction sale of Flour, at Hongkong and Kowlopa Wharf and Go down Co.'s Godowns, it à'm.

Football Matcher at Happy Valley. Hughes and Hough, auction sale of ute, 2.30 p.m.'

Geo. P. Lammert, auction' safo^of Furniture, at Caine Road, 2.30 p.m./

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To-day's

· Advertisements.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. HEP. & D. S. N. Co.'s Steamer

"DEVANHAM FROM BOMBAY, COLOMBO AND

STRAITS.

Contignees of Cargo by the above-named vassel are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed and placed at their risk in the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company's Godowni at Kowloon, where each contigament will be sorted out Mark by Mark, Goods are innded. and delivery can be obtained as soon as "the

This vessel brings on Carge-

From London, &c., ex 1.5. Montus, From Calcutta, ex 5.5. Sardinia, From Persian Guif, arʻB.l;s,N, sid B. &'

P. S. N. Cp Steamers. Optional Goods will be landed here unless instructions are given to the contrary within

6 hours.

Goods not cleared by the 11th instant, st 4 P.M., will be subject to rent.

No Fire insurance will be affected by me is any case whatever,

Damaged Packages must be left in the. Godowas for examination by the Consignee's and the Company's representative at an ap- pointed hour.

All claims must be presented within ten days of the stemmer's arrival here, after which date they cannot he recognised."

No claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns,

E. A. HEWETT,

Superintendent, Hongkany, fith January, torn

CHARGEURS REUNIS.

COMPANY),

(FRENCH STEAMSHIP

(ALL ROUND THE WORLD LINE). REGULAR FREIGHT SERVICE

TO

SAN FRANCISCO, MEXICO, PERU, CHILE, RIVER PLATE," BRAZIL The steamers of the CHARGEURS REUNIS Co. proceed from YOKOHAMA DIREUT to SAN FRANCISCO, without guy call en' ronte thus affording a fast regular cargo- boat service from China and Japan to San Francisco.

"HB Steamship

THE

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"AMIRAL LXELMANS" will leave on of about 26th January, 1910,

For turtas particulars apply to

P. A. LAPICQUE & CO., :

Agents al sloogkodej •

No. 4 Queen's Bädding, Telephone 950.

Hongkong 7th January, toto.

JAPANESE: FISHING SCHOONER WRECKED.

Intimations.

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SOURED MILK.

Specially prepared from pure

tures of selected lactic fermenta.

26 Cents per pint.

Orders must be sent in twenty- four hours in advance.

*THE

DAIRY FARM Co., LIMITED.

Hongkong, 16th December, 1999,

ASAHI BEER

SAPPORO

BEER

TO BE OBTAINED

FROM ALL WINE DEALERS

ST. JOHN AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION.

LECTURES TO LADIES.

SERIES OF LECTURES on “FIRST AID" will be given in the Victoria Hospital, Barker Road, the Peak, op TURS. DAYS at 3 P.M. commencing on TUESDAY, January 11th, 1910.

A SERIES OF LECTURES on "HOME NURSING" will be given in S, Paul's Collega 00 FRIDAYS, at 5 P.M. commencing on FRI-' DAY, January 7th, 1910.

BRITISH MUNICIPAL COUNCILS,

TIENTSIN..

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PPLICATIONS are invited for the goal-

tion of ENGINEER to the British. "Maaicipal Councils, Tientaib.

Applicants should state their age, whether, married or single, and should give full details of their previous experience, especially of their experience in Chink.

Canvasslog will constiute a disqualification. The salary will be Tientsin Taala 400, per month, with medical attendance, per

The selected candidate must pass a medical examination.

MEN FROZEN TO DEATH. The Russian Volunteer Ficet steamer Astang, which arrived at Vladivostok on the tinuance of these lectores must depend on the

· Ladies are requested to note that the con- 29th ultima from a voyage in the North Pacific, number of those who attend. Names should be brought from Ozarna, Kamchatka, 34 men roseal without delay to the Hon. Secretary (Rey, acted from a terrible fate. It appéacs, accord- | F. T. Johnson). The fee for each course will ing to the Dainy Vostok, that the Japanese 32. Books (so cosis sach) may be obtained

from the Hop, Secretary, schooner Kofukw-maru, with a crew of 'dight,

Hongkong, gist December, 1909- was shipwrecked, but all the mon managed to reach Kambalus Point, nt the mouth of a river of the samo'name. From here they made their way to a fishing station called 'Fedorova, where they learnt that the Aifung was Fürsi-pected on October 7th, but that it had not arived. Including the new-comers there were forty men at the fishing station. Owing to the non-arrival of the steamer, the provi- sloos ran short and they were thresjssed with starvation. Accordingly the proprietor of the Tuesday, 11th January. Hongkong Benevolent Society Annual Mest fishing station proposed that they should make their way to Petropavlovsk on foot. "Fortwo Rubbers Anglo Malays have been the meding, at the City Hall, 5.15 p.m.

days, the party matched over the bard ground in the biting cold. Eight of the men were frozen exercising, it in, plague-ridden Hongkong. fun of a fair business at advancing rates up tó Geography is another of his "weaknesses." Het Balgownieshave improved to $97) but shaies

to death before the eyes of their compacions, aud aight others had to be left on the way,owing adopted a note-worthy method, during his gov are unobtainable at that figure Sales of

Only copies of testimonials need be sent “ to their faces and extremities being frost-bit- ernorships, of promoting a wider study of these tlefields have taken place at the improved 3 p.m.

ter. Their fato is unkouwn, but it is almost Applications to be endorsed "Appointment two subjects among the rising generation. It rate of boy at which they close steady. Daman.

certain that they must have pershed. The of Engineer and to be addressed to The was his practice lo,act as distributor of prizes at saras have been sold at 96/6. Golcondas are

remaiding 24 mea with incredible exertions Chairman, British Municipal Councils, Tradicín z dozens of acholis, native and otherwise bar, wanted at 63 Highlands and Lowlands have

managed to coyer as miles along the coast in they should reach Tientsio not inter than Janu-: instead of making the conventionat speech, he changed hands at 75/--and more are wasted.

seven days, when they were rescued by the ary 15, 1910. steamer Ariung, all of them almost frozen to almost invariably read a paper on bygiena or Kamonings have been the medium of a fair busi

death. The report does not say whether all or travel. As he has travelled more than mostness at 4/5, Kuala Lumpurs show a consider

any of the men were Japanese, but presumably men, and with eyes and ears well open, these able advance on last week's quotation and as

those from the Kolaku-maru were.-Japan Chronicle, latter papers were always deeply interesting. high as 143/6 has been reached, but at the At the end he would draw from his coat tails close there are sellers at 130 after numer. some famous travel-book, and ask the head-ous sales, at various 'rates,. Linggis aré in- master to present it to the boy who had gained quired for at 27 Ledburys have changed p.m. most marks in the study of geography. He bands at various rates up to 57/6, and always held that maps were the most interest-more are wanted. The partly paid shares have · China Light and Power Co., Ltd., Extraordi ing "storics" published, and, properly consi- been sold at 31/9. Seungei Kapars have advanc-dary general meeting at the offices of Mesure. dered, full of romance and defails to stimulate ed to 75/- buyers. Cheras have been dealt in at Shewan Tomes & Co., II o'clock. imagination,

57, while Pajama are on offer at $81. A fair business has been done in London Asiatie's at advancing rates up to 71/6, at which they close firm. Glencalys bave found buyers at $1.10 (Straits). Lumots have buyers at gf- pre- mium,

This being so, Sir Mathew should find his new duties at the Post Office very interesting. Doubtless he will bring his imagination and personality to bear on the work, as he has done in the other spheres in which he has so well served his country.

Sir Matthew is not the only distinguished member of the Jewish family whose name, be bears, has a brother who leads the en- gineering world in China. The only fault of Sir Matthew as a Governor was the fact that he was unmarried; and was thus handicapped as regarded the social life at Government House, Nevertheless, the functions during his admini strations are remembered for their charm, and brilliance.-/all Mall Gazette.

`AN, ABSENT DEFUNDANT.

Wednesday, 12th January, Hughes and Hough, Auction sale of sites for Gas Booths and Matsheds, at the Race Course,

Exchange-The Banks.selling rata on Lon, don is 1.9) on demand. The T/T rate Shanghai in 75.

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Thursday, 13th January.

Gea. P. Lammert, auction sale of Cigarette Michines and Leather Beitings etc., at No. 82, Praya East,

Belilios Public School prize distribution, by His Excellency the Governor, at noon.

Friday, 14th January. Water Police Station Smoking Copcen, 8.30

Saturday 15th January.

Monday, 17th January. Theatre Royal, A.D.C, “The Toreador" 9 p.m.

Tuesday, 18th January, Theatre Royal, ADO. “? The Tornador"

YARN MARKET.

Hongkong, 7th January, 1910. At the close of our last circular per the mail str. Delta on the asth December, we reported that the tendency of our market was decidedly. Theatre weak. We now have to report that this weak. 9 p.m. neas became more pronounced, during the (early part of the fortnight under review, and in.

consequence, prices gave way some $1

By Order of the Councile,

W. MCLEISH. Secretary. Tientsin, 8th December, 1909.

STATE EXPRESS CIGARETTES.

ARDATH TOBACCO COMPANY, LON NDON

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Packets of 20

9 p.m.

On

Ay Wednesday, 19th January, Theatre Royal, A.D.C. "The Toreador" 9 p.m.

Winfred in Tins of 50

Packets of 20

Thursday, zoth JanuRIY. Royal, A.D.C. "The Toreador"

Chief Whip in Tins of 50 Splendo in Tins of 50

0.50

0.05

100

1.20

"

0.25

No. 999.

1.20

Turkish Leaf No. 1 in Tins of 50

1.50

100...

8.00

Quo Vadis in Tins of 100

8.00.

0.40

The continued advance of American Cotton however, which apparently is daily becoming

tary Ground to play off. their league malCO PROMISSORY NOTE CLAIM AGAINST A "LADY, the governing factor of the Bombay market, |

The Craigengower's team is as follows:-

L. ELammert, G. A. Hancock. F. Lam ment, J. D. Noria, S. B. Batliwara, H. W. Palemon, L.A. Rose, R. A. Carvalho, Vivash, R. Pestorfer and Curry.[

POLICE CG, V. TELEGRAPH & DODWELL'S c.c. The following bave been chosen to repra. sent the Telegraph and Dodwell's C.O, in the Lesgos, Match against the Police lo-morrow afternoon at Happy Valley, Ca

RB. Beattie (Captain), F. D. Auld, E. G.

CT Hose A. R. Luckie, W. Man Maison, BAG. May, G. E. Shields Waterhouse sad A. H. Yogugi

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Before Mr. Justice Gomperti, Paissa. Judge, in the Summary Court this morning, S. Green- field, of Pedder's Street, saed Miss Rose White for the purpose of recovering the sum of $800, being amount due under a promissory note.

When the case was mentioned, it was die covered that the defendant was not present is the Comit•room. We

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Friday, 21st January. Theatre Royal, A.D.C. "The Toreador"

Saturday, and January.

bas considerably strengthened the Bombay shippers, who hava lauerly shown a decided deen to Cricket Ground, 5.30 ...

firmness.

These facts have had soms effect on this

market, compelling the dealers to submit to existing conditions, and to come forward with whatever country orders they baya bean holding bac, with the result that the decline of 52 established early in the fortnight has now been recovered. The demand, however, is conficed

5 Plaintiff stated that $900 had been advanced | to immandiats: 'requirements and necessarily under a promissory note and $100 was paid on | small. We close with a strong market but a account. The sum of $6oo themfors kemained

meagre business, ves Mill owing

Judgment was entered for the plaintif

H.K. A. A. A. Marathon race. From Abar-

Theatre Royal, A.D.O. The Toreador 9p.m.

Tuesday, 25th January, Theatre Royal, Scotch concert, 9 p.m.

Bad Friday, 28th January, Volunteer Ball, 9 pm:

Huset Sworday, 29th Januarying a Selyingpun School prize distribution by H.E the Governor, zz o'cloc

No. 555 in Tins of 50

Winfred Navy Cat Tobacco in lb Tins

These delicious high-alass Cigarettes are recognized as the standard.

of perfection in quality and mode of hygienic manufacture,

No, da & 8s-A very small business in 6s at Boxing at City Hall, Billy Ballew we. Bill Telephone Sa lower but nothing in Be

H. PRICE & CO., LD.,

WINE AND CIGARETTE MERCHANTS,

13, Queen's Ronds

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