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ARMONIC CONG

LAST NIGHTS MUSICAL TREAT.

The Hongkong Philharmonic Society last aight provided a fairly large audience with one of those delightful musical evadings for which the members of the Society are responsible at

regular intervals. The concert, as usual, was

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH SATURDAY JANUARY 8 1010

COMMERCIAL.

FRAIGHT MARKET.

Messrs. Lake, and Rogge write in their. fortnightly report of to-day's date :- h

There is not much change to report since issue of our last circular under date of

25th uliane, only a moderate, volume of busis

under the able conductorship of Mr. Denman ass was consummated, chiefly made up by Fuller, and, as has already been remarked, fixtures of tonnage for coal requirements. There proved a huge success. The first part of the to a particular activity in any especial trade programme opened with a balled entitled "The Owing to the approach of Chinese New Year Miller's Wooing" by chorus and orchestra, charterers do not feel much inclined to take up which was rendered in an able manner, any tonnage arriving at loading or discharging "Son of Mine" by Mr. C. K Lloyd, R.M., was port close to the coming holidays, in conse. givan" in a pleasant baritone voice which quence of which rates in some instances have was heard to great advantage. Mr. Lloyd as lightly receded, whilst supply of tonnage seek as encore contributed the song "I Live for ing employment is gradually increating. We You." Mr. E. G.. Barrett, who is always a anticipate that there will not be much doing in favourite with. Hongkong audiencer, thes op. the way of chartering before Chinese New Year peared to a couple of bracketed items called is part. "My Love for You" and "The Dawn of Joy," Saigon-Hongkong-As for prompt loading which were warmly applaudad, the singer havsfter the fixture of one boit at 14 cents, the ing to reappear and repeat the second item inquiry has altogether died our. For forward The next item was a Duo Concertant (plano foading in February charterers have continued trying to contract for tonpage for consecutive trips, but their altempts have so far proved futile, owners considering the rates held out badequate and expect to do better by waiting, Saigon Singaporo.-Has bad a fixtore on lamp-rum basis; equivalent to about 15 cents Saigon currency per picul

and clarioner) by Mrs. Cousins and Mr. A. S. Toxford, which was well received. The gem of the first portion of the programme was' 're- served for the last. This was the stirring song "Tubal Cain with orchestral accompaniment and the way in which the difficult compost sion was given reflects the highest 'credit on conductor and performers alike.”

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Saigon/Java and Java/Hongkong.There is no demand for outside tonnage, regular linam being sufficient to meet requirements. The Norw, 1. Brand has been taken up for Java trade, delivery la March, 9 months on private terms.

Saigon/Philippines. There has been no

The second part of the pregiamme was de voted to two item. The first of these was described as a Rondo Brilliant (piano and Orchest a) by Mr Denman Fuller, with Mr. A. S. Turford as conductor. Tha piece in the bands of such a player as Mr. Fuller could not but have been a success and the audience change for the better since last writing.... wou'd not cry content until the player Dalby and Chefoo to Carton-Only one 'gava as AD "encore a pianoforte solo The second kem was Longfellow's famous cents. The price of beans having advanced fixture has transplied at the reduced rate of 24 poem "The Wreck of the Hesperus," orchestrat considerably, charterers do not care to go foto ed for the 'corcest by Mr. Deeman Faller.fresh operations for the time being. Hongkongites have been made familiar with this classical item but with each successive ap- pearance of Mr. Fuller's talented combination in the piece, the interest of the audience never

Jage but is at once aroused as if the composition was presented to them for the first time. The poem was rendered with great gusto and wis a fitting conclusion to a successful concert..

CLERGYMAN'S EXPERIENCES IN CHINA,

The Rev. E. Hardy, M.A., the author of a well-known book, "How to be Happy Though Married," and for some time a missionary in Chios, when he paid a visit to Japan; gives a short account of his life in the Far East in Mr. T. P. O'Connor's jouros), M.A.P. He says

How to get married?' is a problem on which I had often been tempted to write be fore I produced Concerning Marriage, in 1901.

I was amazed at the red tops connected with it I remember, when I was station red in Hongkong, that I went to Canton on ons occasion, in order to take some sex- vices, for there was no clergyman there, and an English 'doctor in the place asked me to put up his bass of marisge, I asked him for the address of h's intended. Pe told me she bad ne address, for she was on the sea, travelling out to him.

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Yang's River freights.-Two outside boats have been taken up for Canton op lumpum basis equivalent to about 16 cents per picol,

Timber Freights.-A inquiry for a suitable boat from Singapore to Shanghai, which has been in, our market since the ss. Ragnar founded in October las, has now been filled by the ss. Brand.

Coal Freights-Coal tonnage from Mojito Hongkong all difficult to obtain, and fixtures during this fortnight have been confined to Japanese toppage only. The following rates have besa pɔid, Karatza to Hongkong $195, Moji to Hongkong $1. o, option part cargo to Canton at $2.60, Hongay to Cantón $1.20 51.70, Port Courbet (located between Hongay and Haiphong) to Canton $6.93, Wakamatza to Swatow 51.15, Milke to Singapore $3.op, Haiphong to Canton Styo and. Wekamatzu lo Canton $1.55 per too,

Sail Tonnage Loading or to Lead:-For Baltimore and New York :-British ship Lynd. Aprel, 2,311 tons, arrived 35th September, British barque Cemet arrived 18th November.

Bell Tonnage Discogaged :-None.

pasture of Sailors: British ship Jutropolie 3rd January for Baltimore and Now York.

TO-DAY'S EXCHANGE.

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"MOTOR-BOAL, TRIALS TRIP.

› FOR · WUCHOW•KAMNING': SERVICE. IT By the successful launching of the motor boat, Chii On, built by Messrs. J. W. Kawan Company, this morning, a valuable addition bas, besh madey to the motor-bost service recently inaugurated between Wuchas Nanning. This latest vessel from the well-known Kwoeg Hip Lung Company's yards was launched at Hunghom this morning is the presence of local Press representativas through the courtesy of the builders, and Jade ng from the results of the trial trip, the motor bost has undoubtedly a great falare before it.

Following are some particulars regarding the Chif On The Chit On is a shallow draught, tunnel-stein moter-boat with a length of 75 ft. beam, 14' 6", and "draught, with passenger aud about as tons of cargo, 276". The boat is fitted with a Gardner kerosane motor of 75 Brake H. P., Gardner's patent ravorno gear, solid bronze propeller and magneto ignition. The kerosene foal is fed under pressure, and forced lubrication is automatically affected. Messin, J. W. Kow and Co. are the sole agente for Gardner motors, and this is the fifth verse! of her kind which has been built ander their supervision.

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The boat is for service on the upper reaches of the West River, where, with her fant ulsterships, it is anticipated she will assist materially in the development and im provement of the riverine traffic. That these', molor-boats are pre-eminently successful and filling an urgent and long-falt want, is amply demonstrated by the "building of these five commodious vessels within three years of

To-day's Advertisements,

THE HONGKONG LAND INVESTMENT & AGENCY COMPANY, LIMITED.

To-day's Advertisements.

THE WEST POINT BUILDING COMPANY, LIMITED.

given that the

NOTIOR is hereby given that the NTY-SECOND ORD NA THE TIZEN

MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS in tblspany will be held at the Company's Offices, TWENTY-SECOND ORDINARY ING of SHAREHOLDERS in this Com Company will be held at the Company's the 15th January, 1910, at 12 o'clock Noon, for Offices, Victoria Buildings, on TUESDAY, the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors, together with Statement of Accounts for the year ending 31st December, 190g

The REGISTER of SHARES of the Company will be CLOSED from MONDAY, The REGISTER of SHARES of the Com-

will be: CLOSED from MONDAY, the (both days inclusive), during which period ne 17th January, to TUESDAY, the 25th January, transfer of Shares can be registered.

By Order of the Board of Directors,

A. SHELTON HOOPER,

Secretary. Hongkong, 8th January, 1910.

NOTICE.

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NOTICE bereby given that we have SOLE MANAGER of our Firm and that all appointed Mr. O, MING SHAN as receipts and other documents purporting to be made by us must bear his signature without which the same will not be recognized by us,"

AH YOUNG AND COMPANY,

"No. 18, Victoria Street. Hongkong, 8th January, 19103 kat

THE TRADE MARKS ORDINANCE,

1898- Application for Registration of Trade Mark. NOTICE is hereby given

184

the inception of the service. The shallowness N NATAL VED that JOSEP

GLAXO

in the name of Josera Nathan & Co., LIMITED, who claim to be the sole proprietors theraaf.

Intimations.

SOURED MILK.

Specially prepared from pure onl

Victoria Buildings, on TUESDAY, the 25th tures of selected lactic fermenta. purpose of receiving the Report of the Direc January, 1910, at 11.45 o'clock A.M., for the tors, togather with Statement of Accounts for the year ending 31st December, 1909,

26 Cents per pint. Orders must be sent in twenty-

the 17th January, to TUESDAY, the is four hours in advance. period no transfer of Bhares can be registered. January, (both days inclusive), during which

By Order of the Board of Directors,

ASHELTON HOOPER, Saba Secretary,........

Hongkong Land Investment and

Agency Co., Ltd."

General Agents for the West Point Building Company, Limited.

· Hongkong, 6th January, 1pto.

STEAL

COMFY

£85

THE PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL" STEAM NAVIGATION 'COMPANY.

STRAM

FOR

ADEN, EGYPT, MEDITERRANEAN PORTS, PLYMOUTH AND LONDON.

(Through Bills of Lading lasund for Batavia, PERIJÄN GULF, CONTINENTAL, AMERI, CAM and SOUTH AYRICAN PORTE.) ·

of the river in the dry season precludes the church Street, London, EC., Rugland; Mar employment of vessels of greater draught than cool blive on the 28th day of December, STRAITS, OBYLON, AUSTRALIA, INDIA, to be negotiated, and the advent of these motoring Trade Mark 3' 6", in fact, there is often a less depth than 21909 applied for the registration, in flocgkong, in the Register of Trade Marks, of the follow boats has been bailed with delight and universal The invented word satisfaction by the vast population of the towns on the river and in,ibe adjacent country. The innovation has caused a change in locomotion which might be compared to that effected in the West when the "Iron-Horse" superseded the stage coaches. The single journey between Wochow and Nanning, in the days of the native junk, often occupied a month, whereas the round trip bas been performed recently by one of these boats in the marvellous time of four and a half days..

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Meisra. Kew&Co.bave just completaðahand- some jo-ft launch with a to F, H. P. Gardner kerosene motor installed, which is intended as a pleasure boat for H. E. Tao-tai Chu of Canton... A similar boạt för Pakhoi is on the stocks with a draft loaded iz inches only. There is an over increasing demand for vessels propelled by- motor engines, and there is undoubtedly a great future for them on the numerous wafer» ways of China. Let us hope that Hongkong will always maintain the lead in the construc tion and supply of them,

Events Coming.

Tuesday, 11th January, Hongkong Benevolact Society Annual Meet- ing, at the City Hall, 5.15 p.m.

Wednesday, 13th January,

9 7/16 Hughes and Bough, Auction sale of sites for .../9Booths and Matsheds, at the Race Course,

3.p.m.

months' sight. ............................... frince-Bask T.T..................................................................2.34} America-Bick T.T.. Germany-Bank T.T.

Do.

Crimson demtad..........

.431 ..1.81

Thursday, 13th January, ... 133

Geo. P. Lammast, suction sale of Cigaretie 1334 Machines and Leather Beltings etc., at No. 82, banghai-Bank T.T............74 | Praya East, 11 am. Singapore-ilank T.T. per H.K. $100.....75 Japan-Bank T.T.............................87 Java-Bank T,T. .................................... Buying,

"It was necessary that the particulars should be filled in, and, an I was wondering what to do, for the doctor wanted to get married as soon as bis intended arrived, it occurred to me that Stepney is the seaman's, parish, and all chil. | India T.T. dren born at sea are registered as of that parish, 1, therefore, determined to register the young lady as in the parish of Stepney; and in ibat way solved the problem to his satisfaction.

The Chinese nation I regard anthe greatest on carb, for the Chinoman can live on next to nothing, and he has no fear of death. Their intelligence is remarkable, and so is their power of adaptability. When i first went our to Hongkong I found a large number of the soldiers in some of the outlying districts up the Yangtra were armed with only bows and arrows. Three years later, when I went there agaib, they were fully equipped.with excellent rifles and were well drilled. The only peculiarity was that they knelt to prescot arms.

"I was in Poking at the end of the Boxer trouble; and though I was advised not go out, Just the mob should attempt violence because I was a foreigner, 1 paid no attention to the advice.

"Only on one, occasion was I menaced in any way. Then I was surrounded, by, some 3,000 people, and, I thought from their action that I was going to be killed. It occurred to me, however, that 1- bad had a tooth covered with gold in San Francisco. I pointed to it, and at once the simple people thought I must *be a demi-god, and became quite friendly. They even took me into one of the temples and showed me admitingly to the priests, because of my golden tooth

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"You make me sad when you ask about my first success, What is first success when set over against lasting failure? Who can say that he has used more than half the opportunities of bis life?

"Success is a vague term, and the ustimation of it differs in each country. The Chinese ask s'ranger: How many children have you?' and if he answer, No boys' (glils do not count), he is thought anything bat saccesifal,

4 months' sight L/O........ 5 months' sight L/0.............

2997/98

The Trade Mark bar been used by the Applicants in respect of the following goods.THE Fond. In Clars 43. Substances used as Food or as. Ingredients in

A Facsimile of the Trade Mark can be seen at the Office of the Official Receiver of Hongkong.

Dated the 6th day of January, 1910....

JOSEPH NATHAN & CO. LIMITED,

THOS. HAN,

Secretary,

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THE

PUBLIC AUCTION,.

Undersigned has received instructions

to sell by

PUBLIC AUCTION,

WEDNESDAY.

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the fath January, roro, commencing at 11 A.M., at The Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf And Godown Co's Godowns,

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73.758 BAGS flour, Comprised of the following markss-Dayton, Everett, Roaster, Mowtan Peony, Lobster, Peach, Boss, Owl, Angel, Angelic, Fairy and Grapa

(All more or less damaged ex 1.1. Salfa), · TERMS:-Dub on delivery.. For further Particulars, apply to

G. F. LAMMERT,

Auctioneer. Hongkong, Bth Jabukty, igro,

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Stamship

"DEVANHA,” A

THE

DAIRY FARM Co.,

LIMITED.

Hongkong, 16th December, 190p.

ASAHI BEER SAPPORO BEER

TO BE OBTAINED

FROM ALL WINE DEALERS

Captain H. Fowell, carrying His Majesty'u Mails, will be despatched from this for ST. JOHN AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION." BOMBAY, &, on SATURDAY, the 22nd January, 1910, at Noon, taking Passengers and. Cargo for the abors Parts in cokoaction with he Company's BB. Mooklin, 9,6at tons, from Colombo, Passenger'accommodation in which vassal is secured before deparitas from Hoar

kong.

LEOTURES TO LADIES.

A AID will be given in the Victoria SERIES or LECTURES on "FIRST

DAYS at 3 P.M. commencing on TUESDAY, Hospital,, Barker Road, the Peak, on TUES

Slik and Vainables, all Cargo forTM FrancE and Tea translipped af Colombe January 11th, 1910,

be at into the Mall steamer proceeding direct, to Marsellici

A SERIES OF LECTURES on "HOME and London, ciher Cargo for Londen, &c. will NURSING" will be given in S. Paul's Collaga be conveyed via Bombay by the R.3.5.0 FRIDAYS, at 5 PM. commenting on FRI India, dus in London on 5th March, 1910. DAY, JanBary 7th, 1970.

Parcale will be recalred si this Offcé ontl 4P.M. the day before sailing. The Contents and Value of all Packages are required." --"{

For further Particulars, apply to `

E. A. HEWETT,

Superintendanı Hongkong, 8th January, 1909).

Ladies are requested to note that the cont tinuance of these lectores must depend on the number of those who attend. Names should be seat without delay to the Hon. Secretary (Rev · F. T. Johnson). The fee for each .codesa be $2 Books (so cents each) may be obtained from the Hoo, Becretary.

Hongkong, 31st December, 1909.

SALON-CINEMA THEATRE.

PARTICULARS AND CONDITION OF THE ONLY FIRST-CLASS SHOW IN

Auction to

1910, at 3 P.M., at the Offices of the Public be held on MONDAY, the 17th day of January, Works Department, by Order of Elis Excellency

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THE COLONY. EXCELLENT FILMS, BEST ARTISTS,

DAILY CHANGE OF PROGRAMME, COMPLETE CHANGE TWICE A WEEK, MONDAY AND FRIDAY.

the Governor, of One Lot of CROWN LAND ORCHESTRA. IN ATTENDANCE. Belition Public School pŕ'ze distribuitós, by kong, for a term of 75 years, with the option at Kau U Fong, is the Colony of Blong. His Excellancy the Governor, at noon.

of renewal at a CROWN RENT to be fixed by the Surveyor of His Majesty the King, for ane further term of 75 years.

Friday, 14th January, Water Police Station Smoking Concert, 8.30 19. p.m.....

30 days! sight Suo Francisco & New York..444 4 months' sight

451

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30 days' sight Syrlaey & Melbourse.........Ió 4 months' sight France 3.18 6 months' sight

2.30 4 months' sight Germany..............1.86 Bar Silver ................. Bank of England rate .....

****......+24 1/16 Sovereign .....................................11 10 .41 %

THE WEATHER, The following report is from Mr. F. G. Figar Director of the Hongkong Observatory :-~-~-

On the 8th at 12.10 p.-The barometer bas risen considerably in E. Japan, and fallen rapidly over N. China,

A her deep depression which has advance ed Eastwards from the Yangtze valley, is moving into the Yellow Bea

The depression lying to the North of Japan yesto day, has moved away over the Pacific, and pressure is now again over E. Japan.

The monsoon is expected to freshen con- siderably in the Formosi Channel and over the dorthern shores of the China Set by to-morrow. Hongkong Rainfall for the 24 hours ending at 10 am. to-day, aos laches,

FORECAST. -Hongkong and Neighbourhood, N. E winds, probably freshening; fair at first, soma. rain later.

2-Formosa Channel, same at No. 1, 3-South coast of Oblas between Hongkong "They would consider Massra, Balfour and Bud Lamocks, same as No.. t. Haldane, the Bishop of London, Lord Kit-4-South coast of China between Hongkong chener, and other public men whoare celibates and Haloan, same as No, 1. dismal falfures for that reason. The poorest

Saturday 15th-January. China Light and Power Co., Ltd., Extraordi Shewan Tomes & Co., II o'clock. nary general meeting at the offices of Mosers.

Monday, 17th January. Theatre Royal, A.D.O. "The Toreador"

9 p.m.

Tuesday, 18th January. Theatre Royal, A.D.C. "The Toreador"

9 p.m.

Wednesday, 19th_January, Theatre Royal, A.D.C. "The Toreador" 9 p.m.

Thursday, zoth January, Theatre Royal, A.D.C. “The Toreador! 9 p.m.

-- Theatre

o'p.m.

Friday, art January, Royal, A.D.Q. "The Toreador

Saturday, 22nd January, H.K. A. A. A. Marathon race. From Aber deen to Cricket Ground, 3.30 p.m.

Theatre Royal, A.D.O. "The Torsader

9 pm.

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

Friday, 28th January, Volunteer Ball, 9 pm.

Saturday, 29th January, Salyingpon School prise" distribution

Boxing at City Hall, Billy Ballow w. Bil

coalie having a son would be considered more A CHINAWAN was this morning placed before accessful than all these famous celibates par Mr. J. R. Wood, Second Police Magistrate, OD" together,

a charge of obtaining the sum of 5850 odd | HE. the Governor, 13 o'cic from a compatriot by means of false protances, Tax baggage and personal effects of the con- The story of the prosecution is that an alleged Lewis,

of the King of the Netherlands, agreement was concluded between the parties

of Amities and the Republics so ship certain-Chiuase t Government of defendant failed to do this Jongkong, atsex. fion, Mr. F. D. Barlow

quem Or J. H. Gardiner defe

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gage (manded, bail being all

inter

party Into Ohias and

No of Sale.

PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.

GInland Lot Ka, 1952-| Registry No.

LOCALITY.

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Hongkong, 8th January, 1910,

Contenta

Anual Rent

* Upest Price.

439530

(about)

189

| NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD, BREMEN. IMPERIAL GERMAN, HAIL LINE

TH

TO CONSIGNEES

"COBLENZ

having arrived. Consignees of Cargo are hereby Informed that their Goods, with the exception of Oplum, Treasure and. Valuables; are being landed and stored at their risk into the basardaus and/or extra hazardous Godowns of the Hong- kong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Com. pany, Limited, at Kowloon, and West Point Godowas, whence delivery may be obtained.

No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remain- ng undelivered after the sath of January, will |· be subject to rent and standa

WYNDHAM (FLOWER) STREET, opposite G. P. 0.

DAILY at 6.80 and 9.15 P.M.

Saturdays and Sundays, Matinees at 4 p.m. (Half-price).

Hongkong, sth Induary, 1910.

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STATE EXPRESS CIGARETTES.

ARDATH

TOBACCO COMPANY,

LONDON

Winfred in Tins of 50

Packets of 20

W100 Packets of 20

$0.50

0.20

Chief Whip in Tins of 50 Splendo in Tins of 50

0.60

0.05

∙1:20

0.25

No

655 in Tins of 50

0.80

No. 909

1:20

Turkish Leaf No. 1 in Tins of 50.

1.60

100

5:00

Quo Vadis in Tins of 100 Winfred Navy Cut Tobsoco in lb

10:40

PPING AND MAILS

The

ality and mode of hygienio

All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where, they will be examined on the arst of January, 81 9.30 6.M.CO

All Calma must reach us baform the asth of Jaunary, 1910, or they will not be recognised. No Fire Insurance, will be affected. 20 Bills of Lading will be countersignad by the Undersigned, none

NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD,

RĄ MELOHERS &Ɖ00% VanGenaral Agents.z Hongkong, 7th January, 1910, Limità

delicious high-class Cigarettes are recognized as the standard

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