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NOTES BY THE WAY

CHINESE NAW YEAR.`

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH SATURDAY FEBRUARY 12 1010

Werkly Shark report. ››

Reviewing the share business for the week, Mesa. E. S. Kadoorie & Co. write this foro BOOD:~

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So our friends the Chinese have entered

In spite of the China New Year holidays, a upon the threshold of another "New Year. The last few months of the pist year have, fair business būs breu transacted during the gone to show that the sense of security of the week and in several instances stocks show a Chinese has returned. A firm feeling of con-bardesing itndency, notably Whampoa Docks fidence seems to prevail among our indispen. and Lbina Sugars. The Rubber market has sable fellow-merchants with regard to trade in been very active and a general improve. and it is to be sincerely hoped that the myriad meat la prices has to be recorded. of crackers which have been let off bus, drives

away the spectre of commercial depression and nabated in a new era of prosperity, is to be hoped that the above trend of thought animates the breast of overy Chinaman, for is there not truth in the words "No Chinese-no trade?

WHAT IT MEANS TO JOHN ·

Banks-Hoogkong' ond". Shanghai Banks have been ruling weak and are offering at $90, The London rate has, weakened to £9. Nationals are a firmer market with buyers at $73

Marine Insurances- Cantons are stronger and can be placed at $.50. North Chinas are. wanted at Tlar:13 and Yangiszcs at $230 in bangbai, Unions bave ruled steady at $910.

Fire tosurances, China Firen 18 on offer at $118 without inducing buyers. Hongkong

Fires are obtainable x1 5305.

الام

THE CHINA AND MANILA STEAMSHIP COMPANY,

LIMITED.

ANNUAL MEETING,

The report for presentation to the share holders at the twenty-seventh ordinary generál meeting to be held at the office of the general managers on Saturday, 26th inst., at 12 o'clock noon, is as follows!

Annexed we beg to submit to shareholderi |** the annual statement of accounts for the year ending ist December, 1909.

The profit on working is $36,941.54 and after payment of interest and other charges there Temains a debit balance of $3,777,9 to be carried to next year's account.

The .s. Rubi and Zafiro have kept up the service without interest-flon and are in first class order and condition.

Consulting Committee.—Mr. A. V. Apear bas resigned. Mestre, H. P. White and Dr. J. W:

Noble retire and are eligible for re-election.

Auditors. The accounts bave been audited by Messrs, W. H. Pons and A. O'D. Gourdir, who are eligible for re-election.

SHEWAN, TORES & CO., General Manager.

Chica New Year is an occasion which is, looked forward to by every true Celestial worthy of the same with feelingi akin to skate experienced by the world's more enlightened races at Christmas-tide Every one of the

Shipping-Both Csics and Manilas and tode silk-robed merchant down to the ham-Douglases are unchanged and without business Middia Kingdom's vast mn.llions from the well- lest coolie observa il as a day of national 10 re,on. Hoogkang, Canton and Macao ・rej vicing and regard the avery-day sordid theme Steamboats are on offer at $34. Indo-Chinan comunes firm and can be placed locally at 563, "of money-making with scornful dindain, Those-

In the North buyers-prevail at T14,471 while | Hongkong, 5th February, 1910, of the humbler individas whose purser

in London, they are quoted 23.15h for the adavit of doing so take a trip to Canton to wat ship at the ancestral halls white those less fay preferred and £1.85) for the deferred shares. Sand Transports have been in good demand oured to make the best of the occasion in the

with buyers at 70/- Star Fervies, old and new, centre of their life's activities. . Long before the hour of suoret na the eve of this pinpilions aie beglected at quomation, day, all shop, assume appeazurance of idle inactivity and all accosets are closed which to a comparative stranger are quite interesting to abserve. Such a thing as scarcity of servants Is also quite common at this time of the year. Thus the dawn of a New Year is ushered in by a nation who are rightly considered the world's most dalinct face,

Refraction--Apparatified demand for China Sugars has set in, and the market bas❘ strengthened with inquiries. as high as $.60. Luzons bave also received some attention and at the cloan can be placed. at Sij. Perak Sugar Hava experienced a further sharp rise and sales have been effected as high as T.. 46 at which they close, fiem, There are sellers in the North for Jude delivery at '1 is 500

Mining-Chinese Engineerings are neglected at is 17. Headwaters are a firmar market wah bayers at P8 10. Raubs are also strongoz and have inquiries at..

Docks, Wharves & God was.-Kowloon Whatts continue' dall'and offering, at - $61. Whampoa Docks, after declining to ff. show

gas of firmness and at its close" have buyers at 352. Shanghai Ducks sule fairly steady in the North at Tis. 82 and Hoogkey Wharf at

PROFIT AND LOSE ACCOUNT. Balance, brought forward from last

year ....... ................. $21,538,95 Consulting committee's fees...en Auditors' feas.......................................... Charges Interest Exchange

Amodni written off as depreciation --

for 1909

1,500.00

40.0.00 429 43 6,614.78 7.75

$301718,87

Balance of working aje 1.0," Rubi

and Zafiro Balance

$26,941.54 3,777-33

$39,718,87

HALANCE SHEET.

Authorised capital 2,000

sbares at $25 each......$450,000,00 fued and fully paid 16,000 shares at 325

THE COIT OF LIVING. Everywhere and at all times is to be heard the cry of the excessive cost of living Bul if one gives serious thought to it, will be at once apparent that it is as futile to complain in this connection as to try for the moon. The prices of life's necessaries like the rate of interen charged by usurers are uncontrollable by the consumer and a proof against the power of legislation.The only remedy there is lieto the hands of the petly trades-people but it would be foolish: to expect them. to apply that remedy, för, knowing that, 125, the prici demanded it bound to be paid by the purchaser, the seller only observes the natural practice followed by his follow-creatures the world over of bow-to-get-rich-quick. Dawn at Shanghai, I notice that a number of citizens bave presented a petition ja the City's Municipal Conncil with regard to the abnormal reals de

Cotton Mills-Hongkong Cottods are re- manded by landlordt but whether the M. C. will succeed in alleviating the hardships felt by ported sold at S6 and at this rate there are fur-Value of steameṛt Rabi the petitioners is a matter of conjecture. Father sellers, Ewos can be placed in the North Shanghai as elsewher, the trouble is due out is 131. According to latest mail advices Vane

the same causes.

SYSTEM, THE Did you ever hear, dear reader, of cbits being signed within the holy precincts of a church? I haven't. I came across the above starling piece of news 'the other day in a Shang. hai journal and, being averse to keeping the good fortune to myself, I pari it on to my readers for their delectation. 1 have heard of misguided young men who have signed away their prospects but com- mitting the sacrilegious set of signing in Church; Bever. Bot stranger things than that "Love happened.

THE CHINA ASSOCIATION

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Landı. Hotels & Buildings.—Hongkong oils have further strengthened and buyers uffer 58) and $57 for the old and new shares respectvoly, rongkong Lands are slightly caster and can be pointed at 159 Sales of Humphreys Estates have been effected at $71. and more are on offer at the rate..

to hand we make the folowing changer in other Northern Mills. Internatiopala Tla, 68, Lau Kung Mows Tis,76 and Soychoso Tls. 375-

Miscellaneous-Chipa Providents are want- ed at $8.45 ex the dividend of 80 cents per share paid on the 5th inst. Caina Light

'and Powers are in request ke 551, and Dairy

Farms at 5163. Greed island Cements have been pul through at $;å and more are wanted. Hongkong Electrics ba a changed hands at $0.20 and at the closs. buyers prevail at $zo. Hongkong Ices are a weaker market with sellers at $.75 Peak Tramways hava sased down to $13 for the old and $0.30-for the new shares at which rates they are on offer, · Lan, kats were old during the week at Tia, 1,033 for cash and

1,040 and Ti. 1,045 for March delivery, bu. at the close the cash rate has waakened to Tis,

5,020 at which they have taguiriça. "Sumatras have further improved 10 Tis, 157 for cash while for forward delivery Tis. 160 has beca paid for March.

By the way, it must have doce the hearts of those who have waited long and patiently for the long-espected tura alike lide good to observe the healthy tose al Mr Murray Stewart's speech at the enough met top of the local branch of the Coins Association, The Chairman made the interesting observation that good times were slowly, but surely, retu Ling. We hive so long been accustomed to hear these reassuring attention and sales were effected at 5/9 remarks fall from the lipsef prominent business.Anglo-Malays show & further improvement men who ought to be. In a position to judge on lit wook's quotation and as high as

Rubberi.-Allagan have aglio attracted

the week at 21/6 12/22/3 and 23/6. Balgownies have experienced a sharp rise and at the close are quoted $142) (Straits) according to latest telegraphic advices from Singapore. Casefields were sold at go/- but are slightly easier and obtainable at a lower price. Damansaras have changed hands et 114/- and

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'Cills op, shares infeited cow belonging to the company. Insurance account Sundry creditors ........ Company's barkers.

and 2 fire.......rext

of Hangkong Buoy and moaring... Value of Macila Buoy

and Moaringean Value of Amoy Buoy

and Mooring....as ! ase

Value of store on hand $1,481;96

Zar Depreciation'....... .... 181.96 Value of coal on band...

Proportion of prem, on current policies......... Sundry debtors......... Outstanding freights......

Cish in hand Balance pl, profit & loss.

$450,000.00

160.00

To-day's Advertisement.

*- NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

FROM ANTWERP, LONDON, MÁLTA PORT SAID, SUEZ AND STRAITS. THE I. & O. §. N. Co's Strainer. TH

"CEYLON,"

Consignees of Cargo by the above-named' vessel are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed and placed at their risk in the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company's Godowas at Kowloon, where each and delivery can be obtained as soon as the conesgoment will be sorted put mark by mark,

Goods are landed.

Optional Goods will be Innded here- unless, Instructions are given to the contrary before.

6 hours.

Goods not cleared by the iyik Justans, 'at 4PM will be subject to rent.

No Fire Insomnce will be affected by me la any case whatever.

Damaged Packages must be left in the Godowns for examination by the Consignee's and the Company's representatives at an appointed hour.

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

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To-day's Advertisements.

BEAR IN MIND.

1. The First Consignment of a Large and

Intimations.

SAUSAGES

OWN MAKE

Varied. Stock of the Latest Style of EXCELLENT and DELICIOUS, PARISIAN COMBS specially selected by Mr. Sepices has arrived, ́ ́

2. The Most Modern. ELECTRIC HAIR. DRYING APPARATUS bút been installed -in our Ladies' Saloon.

3. The services of another. First-class LADIES HAIR DRESSER from Karope ́are' availablo..

THE PARIS TOILET COMPANY,, LIMITED,

No. 13, Queen's Road Central · Hongkong, Lath February, 1010

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NAVIGAZIONE GENERALE ITALIANA. (Fiorio and Rubattino Unlied Compania),

STEAM FOR BOMBAY VIA SINGAPORE

AND PENANG..

Having connection with Company's Mail

Steamers to "PORT SAID, MESSINA, NAPLES, Leghorn and Ġenda, also VENICE", and' TRIESTE,' all MEDITER- RANEAN, "ADRIATIC. « LEVANTRİE and SOUTH AMERICAN PORTS op to CALLAO.

No claims will be admitted After the goods Taking Cargo at through Rates to PERSIAN

bave left the Godowas,

E. A. HEWETT,

Superintendent, Hongkong, 11th February, sci

RAUB AUSTRALIAN GOLD!

MINING CO.

Following is the result of crushing opera- Lions at Raub for the four weeks ended January"

Bukit Koman, stone crushed 3.414 taps, gold obtained 13462 ounces, average per 100-8 dwts, ag grains. Bukit Malacca, stops crushed 1,736 tons, gold obtained' 77 bunces, `average per fon z grains.

OHUM A1 VANCOUVER.

COMBINED ACTION OF THE CHINESE,

From the experience of the local Chiness it would appear that probibition does not pro bibit in the opiam business at least, says the Aderitis, Before the Act suppressing the opium business was passed thern ware two 77,76,00 places licensed to sell opium in the City. Snee : Quyang, King, the Chinese Consul, 55,708.16

took office here some four months ago, he bas, 28;619.18 in conjunction with the Anti-opium league $366,664 14 bera making some investigations, and they find that there are over thirty places in the City where opium is illegally sold and smɔked, so that they consider that, the prevalence of the 745,000.00 tabit is really worse than balore,

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The Chinese merchants have.held several 1,800.00 meeting, and have agreed not only that they will not deal in opium themselves, but that 5,800.00 abyone found doing so must forleit $rop," one. balf of which shall go to the informant, and 2,000.00 the other half to be devoted to charity. They have also agreed to do everything "In their 2,300,00. power to stop it and have subscribed a fund of 20.457.50 over $3.com to nepist the victims of the habit to cars. Out of this amount they will send to 22,617.08 the hospital any who are willing to go, and they 12,900.31 have made arrangements with Dr. Macro 47,41916 for their treatment. If victims of the babil 1.578.15 abject to going to the hospital, the Anti-Opium 377745 Association, will distribute free.ibe pill used in Chida for coring the habit. Mr. Ouyang $865,66454 King has already given out a sumber of these and is prepared to distribute to any that need them. So that if the opium habit is not greatly minimised it will not be the fault of the leading members of the local Chinese colony.

STRANDING OF, THR "SEL)A"

FINDING OF THE COURT.

· The finding of the Court is the inquiry re- garding the stranding of the sitamer Szija for which Captaiz Mori Deokichi, the pilot in charge of the vessel at the time of the accident, was alleged to be responsible, was announced Court. Judge Ubemara presided, but Captals Mori did not appear, and the decision was delivered in his absence. The foding of the Court is that Captain Mori be reprimanded, lo accordance with paragraph 3 of Article z of the Seamen's Disciplinary Law.

without, however, asy, tangible results, that, 23/5 has been reached with sales during yesterday, the gut ultimo, in the Osaka Marine like a child who bar continually been promited it's Javourite toy, and sa cften been put off, we have come to distros, figurately speaking, bosa pioneers of the Colany's business and havesome. what fost cur childish confidence. But let aus hope that Mr. Stewan's forecast is correct. With the advent of the Calness New Year and tho fast-approaching completion of the Kowloon, Canton Railway, it is the confident hope of all who have commercial ties with this Colony that Hongkong's financial stability, which has, since the memorable, crisis in New York, bien an okoown quantity, will be established once

mote. ..

THE YOGA SCIINCE (F HAPPINESS.

·In giving reasons of the decision the Court observes that on entering the Middle Channel with the force of a strong tide mooing' on the starboard side of the vessel, Captain Muri did

Highlands and Lowlands at roof. Golcondas have strengthened to 87/6... Kamsnings are a firm market at 8/6, Kuala Lumpurs were quoted during the week at 143/- but are easier at maintain a reasonable distance from Sarac at the close with buyers only offering 140f Cape on port side and failed to take the pre- Sales of Linggis were put through at 34/37/3 cautions which should be exercised by a pilot 38/3 and 38/9 but can now be had at 38/in the execution of bis duty. Thus the act of Ledburys have strengthened to 67 after sates Captain Mori came within the purview of The Yoga science of happiness has just been at various cares. Saggas have experienced paragraph x of Article 19 of the Pilot Regula- expounded a London in a series of addresses. another sharp rise and at the cloka can possibtions. But, the Court points out, the extent of. It comes from Indis, and, like most things y be placed at ito. Sandycrets have been the damage inflicted on the vessel being not dealt in during the early part of the week Intian, is very ancient. The essence of t

very serions, he should be dealt with under at. $24, hul at the close none can be had paragraph 3 of Article 2, of the Seamen's from the point of view of the o dinary human

under 13 (S raits). Sekongs have strengthen Disciplinary Law, and simply be reprimanded. being in that you can at any moment feel. When you don't want to be annoyed you gender to 28/6 and Shelfords to $1/3, Sungel The Court comprised Judge Umemurs. not bej when you want to be brave you Kapars bave found buyers at 103 and ungei Sadaki, presiding, Judge Oshima Takatiko, cas, always provided you follow the Yoga pre. Choa 7 the latter closing slightly, firmer and Judge Fujino Yetaro-fajun Chroniili, cepta. The governing principle of the science at 73/6 Eastern faternationals have been the -Reems to be that the mind may be controlled medium el a fair business at 6f- 9/3, 1ef, and

by the body just as well as the body by the mind. Another part of the Yoga science

teaches how to forget. No art is of more Importance to those who wish to live comfort. ably. Some philosopher of the mizor methods of eximicuco bar declared that the great secret for humanity to learn is remembering nothing

17/ premium, United Serdangs have risen to THE tenders Gutslag and Volling came ato 67/3 at which sales have taken place, Rubber collision on Friday night, alongside the P, and Trusts have been sold during the week at 0, pontons at Shangbal ́bith the result that 26/6, 37/- 37/3 premium and London Asiatics | the latter was stok within a fow minutes. No at påf- 100/- and 195/.... Carry Uniteds have lives were 'lost, and it is expected the launch again changed hands at 15/9 and 16/9 pre- will be raised shortly. mism, Glenenlys after sales at Siso are wasted at 511. Singapore Uniteds were taken

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ON.Monday orening next in the Union Church

bat pleasant thing. This is identical with off the market at $145 and Sig. tha Yoga precept that there much which most people would like to put out of their minds. What has the creator of doa is 1/9 on demand. The T/T rate onful Hooks," Short papers will be read by Mrs.

*Jolla to say to that? Perhaps, the prin ciples adopted by Mr. W.. T. Stead are different in nature from the Yoga form of happi- mess bat both possis the same fantastio ims gination born of their authors. If fer this yrandara fait to be happy though mutried or otherwise, it" will be through no fault of my

GARDAL ÜRITEG

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Exchange. The Bá¤ks selling rate on Lon:

Shanghai is 244.

The Waiwupis has telegraphed to the Viceroy in Canton, informing bias that it will maintain firm attitude to the Macas Boundary question

Hall the Litenry Club will meet at nine o'clock to hold a discussion on "The Choice of Use W. I. Williams, Litt, B., Mr. Frank Browne,

and Mr. M. 3, Northcote,

THE Hongkong Gricket Cich fannual tennis teoreamant starts on rat 'Murch and thì on. trance list closes on February 18th. Last year's | and will not yield anything to Impair China's nation 217 wore a record. Krepse include rights. It asks the Viceroy suictly to: forbid championship, profession yalta, single and Cantonese people interfering in the matter and double handicaps for "A" and "B" class" cutting hostile foilage,

players,

Events Coming.

Saturday, 12th February. Volunteers Smoking Ganten, 9 p.m. Reception, Vice-Admiral Kamimura, City Hall, 9.30 p.m.

Bunday, 13th February. Volunteer Church Parade.

Monday, 14th February. Hughes and Hough Auction sale of 25 old Boats, soc., 21 8.01.

Sanitary Board meeting, 3.45 p m.

Tuesday, 15th February, Jockey Club Races.

Wednesday, 16th February.

Jockey Club Racei,

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Thursday, 17th February,

Jockey Club Racer,

Friday, 18th February. A.D. C." Toreador," City Hall, Royal Hongkong Yacht Club, Extraordinary General Meeting, at the Office of the Union Insurance Society of Canton, f.is p.ci.

Saturday, 19th February. Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corpora tion, Half-Yearly Meeting, at the City Hall,

Noo

Jockey Club Races, off-day,

A. D. C. "Tomadar,” City Hall..

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Monday, zist February. Hongkong and Whampoa Dock Co, meeting, Queen's Building, at Noon.

** Saturday, 26th February. National Bank of China, Limited, Extraordis dary General Meeting, 13.30 p.m.

Ohlas and Manlia Steamship Company, Annual. Mesting, at the Officer of Shewan Tomes & Co, Noon,

Raional Bank of China Limited, Annual Maslog, at Noon

Hoogkong Ice Company Limited, Annual Molay, at the Offices of the Gmural Managers, 12.30 p.m.

*Phonix Glüh Smoking Goncert, 9 påli

GÜL and BAGDAD, also BazĆelona, VALENZA, ALICANTE, ALMERIA ˆând MALAGA.)

THE Steamship

** #ISCHIA,"

Captain Dalsite, will be despatched as above on 1 UESDAY, the rgth inst, at Nöen,

For further Particulars regarding Freight and Passage, apply to

CARLOWITZ & Co

Agents.

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Hongkong, 1tb February, 1910.

VORÜDEUTSCHER- LLOYD, 'BREMEN. IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE

NOTICE, TO CONSIGNERS.

HK Stasmakip

THE

"Lürzow" having-arrived, Consignees of Cargo ara hareby laformed that their Goods, with the exception landed and stored at their risk into the hazardous of Oplum, Treasure and Valuables, are being and/or extra hazardous Godowns of the Hong kong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Com pany, Limited, at Kowloos, and West Poin Godowns, whence delivery may be obialned. have left the Godowns, and all Goods remale

No Claims will be admitted after the Goods ing andelivered after the 18th of February, will be subject to rent.

All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods are to be loft in the Godowns, where they will be examined on the 18th of February, at 9.30 AM,

All Claims must reach us before the sand of February, 1910, or they will not be recogalted.

No Fire Insurance will be effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by the Undersigned.

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THIS STEAMER DRINOS CARGO

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-Ex Š.§. Barbarigo from Venice vią Port Sald.

Senegal Smyrna via Naples. NORDDEUTSCHER;;LLOYD.

MELOHERS & Co., General Agents.

Hongkong, 1th February, 1910

Pure Pork

AND

Beef Sausages

at 35 cents & 25 cents per lb.

THE DAIRY FARM Co., LTD.

Hongkong, 14th February, 1910

ASAHI BEER SAPPORO BEER

TO BE OBTAINED

FROM ALL WINE DEALERS

“SOLIGNUM.”

PERFECT prosorvative slain for Wood

A Store, and Brickwork

Rot, the Ravages of Insects and Vermin

It. protects agalest Decay, Fangus, Dry:

(especially the white ant) and the action of the weather.

"Bolignum" really does what is almimed for it, as may be seen from the testi monlate of the Gevarements of India,, the Sudan, &c.

In Drums and Barrels of various colours, Prospectus, and all further information from

*SIEMSSEN &'00, (Machinary Dept) Hongkong,

Sole Agents.

Hongkong, 7th December, 1909.'

SALON-CINEMA THEATRE,

WYNDHAM (FLOWER) STREET, OPPOSITE general pOST OFFICE.

FIRST APPEARANCE IN HONGKONG

OF THE

FAMOUS.COMEDIENNE

HAPPY NELLIE MARSHALL.

Miss. ADA KING

*AND

Miss RUBY CHRYSTAL

IN THEIR NEW REPERTOIRE."

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MATINEES EVERY SATURDAY and SUNDAY 4 p.m. Half-prics.

Hongkong, 29th January, 1910.

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Used by Connoisseurs, the Medical

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