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HONGKONG AND" KOWLOON" WHARE AND GODOWN CO.ID.

'ANNUAL MEETING.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH FRIDAY MARCH 18 1010

NOTES BY THE WAY!"

JUPITER PLUVIUS.

We bave been trained to believe. in the axiom that it never raios but it pours," but Japiler Plorias is evidently not in good mood so far as this Colony is concerned. During the past week, the slow and continual

12th inst. The twenty-third ordinary annual meeting of shareholders of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godowa Go., Ld, was held at the driztia marking the weather conditions has offices of Mesare, Jardino, Matheson & Co., produced a most depressing effect on the Ltd., ibis afternoon, for the purpose of receiving berves of more than one patient individual Besides covering our splendidly-kept wonde the directors report and the statement of ac counts for the year ending 31st December, 1909, (ris) with a rich soft slush, the gentis rain The Hon. Mr. W. Grasson (Chairman of cannot be said to bave had the affect of in directors) presided. There were also pinsent:ducing the Water Authority to shake hands Sir Paul Chater, Moun. H. A. Sb. 0.

Ban with himself. Some of the bills that have been sent to certain households for excess of dow, C.. S. Gubbay, E. G. Barrett, J. Bonnar, E. Shallim, A. 8. D. Cousland (direc water consumpting have been regular sye tom Hoo, Mr. E. Osborne (secretary), W. H openers, and many a weil of disappointment Wickham, H.. W. Looker, P. O. Fotti, D. H. has gone up. The general cly Whos will Silas, R. Packham, T, F. Hough, A. Bryer, the rain come down?" Somehow or other, Wolfe, Capt. Unsworth, and others.

everything seems to go dead wrong la good old Hongkong, from the question of the Co lony's water supply to the currency matter and the weird topic of grave monuments.

The Secretary read the police convening the meeting.

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** LEGAL "MURDLES.

The Chairman sa'd:-Geurlemen-1 pro- 'pose with your consent to take the report and accounts at read. There is little in connec

The difficulties which basot the path of the tion with last year's working that calls for special lawyer bave always been the subject of tuitful comment, beyond the disagreeable fact that for

comment by gentle cynics and others. At the the first time in 24 years, our establishments Supreme Court yesterday the truth of the proved to be too larga for our business; in adays that awyer's profession is not always consequence of which we had to close sever

bei of roses was well illustrated, when no godowns, reduce our staff, and generally to cut

leas a parsonage than the Assistant Colonial down expenses by nearly $6000; and if busi

Secretary was subpened to attend ou very acun does not improve during the current year

short notice by one of the live barristers angag still further economies will have to be effected,

ed in the case. At one ume it 'looked as if The fact is, the Colony's aorage accommodation there was going to be n-wordy-warfare between far exceeds its requirements, with the result that Judge and Counseled at ops stage of the case competition has broughtients, more especially at it looked dangerously certain that the Colonial West Point, to an unprofitable level, and until the Secretary himself was to be dragged from his surplus godowns disappear or the volume of

official chair to the precincts of the Court- Imports lacrease, I see no hope, under our pre-room. And all for the sake of a single docu- sent scale of charges, for any substantial im

ment. provement in storage revenue. The typhoon of 1906, which you will remember destroyed the wharves and damaged our baildings, launches and lighters, necessitated an increase of capital of a million dollars to most expenditore which was necessary to enable us to carry on work and on this increased capital it difficult to uce how we are to, earp an adequate return if our present scale of charges is adbered to, We look, of course, for the expected revival in business to do much for us, and we have hopes that railway development will bring about great changes at Kowloon; but even so, the results of the last few years' working indicate very clearly that a revision of our tariff is justified under the circumstances,

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There were no questions, The Chairman moved the adoption of the report and account1.

Mr. H. W. Looker seconded.

Motion agreed to unanimously.

Mr. T. F. Hough moved that the appointment of Messrs. H. A. Siebs and J. Bandow as direc tor be confined.

Capt. Unsworth seconded. Carried.

The re-election of Mr. C. S. Gobbay and Mr. E G., Barrell to the board of directors was adopted on ibu motion of Mr. Chapman, accooded by Mr. Silas,

Mr. W. H.Wickham moved and Mr. Packham seconded that Messrs. W. H. Poti and A, O'D. Gourdia be re-elected anditore

Qarried.

The Chairman:-That is all the business, gentleman. Thank you for your attendance,

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THE RAILWAY.

LEADING PORTS OR THE WOOLD

A STATEMENT AND A CRITICISM, In bis annual report, Secretary Sexo S. Pratt, of the New York Chamber of Commerce, gives some interesting, statistics showing the Donago movement at the great ports of the world. It is there stated that Now York has ontdistanced London and 10-day leads the

world in the volume of shipping tonnage hand- led. The report says:

"That New York, notwithe unding her age gressive competitors botu in this country and abroad, still maintains a commanding com- mercial position is shown by the following statement of vessel tanange entered in the foreign trade in world's greatest postő bi

PC 10 Net Reg Not Reg. Your Year. Tonn YEAR Tonk 1908 14,184,950 1898 3,323,810 goa 1007 11,111,801 1697 6,181,920 To Lortons 2007 11,100,167 1897 9,110,903 * 82.4 Hamburg 1907 10,868,551 1897 6,990,310-83.y Hongkong 1006 9.16 0.047 30.0 ilverpool age 8167.410 1601 3.843.3 18. Montevidde

1201,095,534 198.b Marseilles Skispors Cardli Ko. tenna

New York Antwerp

COMMENT ON THE ADDYE....

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THE WAR UN MOSQUITOES.

EFFICACY OF DRAINAGE ENGINEERING.

The Americas Exporter recently published a. highly instructive articia ou the efficacy of drainage engineering as a mean of exter minating mosquitoes. The subject is one of vital interest to Hongkong, and the following passages from the auticia can hardly fall there ..fore to ba appreciated. A

After discussing such expedients as the use of crude oil and the cleading up of debris, the writer, Mr. Joseph B. Bakar, proceeds: "Bat the panacea most affective in dealing with mosquito breeding extending over a wide aren in to Blf up or drain the land permanently,

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YOKOHAMA SPECIE BANK, LTD

HALF-YEARLY DIVIDEND.

The local, office of the Yakobama Specia Bank is in receipt of a telegram from the bord office to the effect that at the balf-yearly meet ing of shareholdere held at the bead office of was resolved to pay a dividand of 13 per cent the Bank, Yokohams, on the roth instant, it per annum for the balf-year ending the gut December, 1909; to: add to the reserve fand Yen 550,000, and to carry forward the sum of Yen, 1,167,000 to the next account.

|- HONGKONG VOLUNTEERS,

ANNUAL INSPECTION,.

The inapaction by H. E. the General Officar Commanding will be held on Saturday after Dous, the 19th instant.

Parade at headquarters at zas p.m. Dress marching order, Khaki and patties, helme with badge, walst beit with side-arms and 4 pouches and ba :delier, coat in coat straps, moss sin and cover, rifts and sling, water bottle, baversack and black boots Medals will be worn by those in possession of came Every member of the Corps must be present ni this parade unless prevented by sickness o. stress of business, in which case a medical certificate or letter from employer stating cause must be provided. The dummy mat ching order can be seen at headquarters.

SHIPPING DISPUTE, (BEFORE MR JUSTICE HAMILTON, SITTING AS COMMERCIAL JUDGE,)

COMMERCIAL

WEEKLY SHARK REPORT.

Reviewing the share business for the wook; Messrs. B. S. Kadocela and Co, write on 11th

Business in local stocks has been fairly brisk / doring the week under review. Nepie

The Rubber market, after some hesitation, bas increased in strength and most stocks show an appreciable advance on last week's prices, both in London and Singapore. Fina hard Para rubber is quoted in London at 10/2- per lb. this moralag, men det der Mens

Banks-Hongkong and Shanghal

Banks are still offering locally at Spoo In London the price has slightly improved to 488 15/-. . Na flonsle are without business at $73.

Marias Insurances-Cantons are in good.. demand and sales have taken- place at the enhanced price of $170. North Chinas are still wanted at 114, 115. Yangiares are sinady at Tis. 230... Unidos have been sold at Sgto

Fire tosurances. -Chins Fires can be placed at Stop ax the dividend and bonus of $8, Hongkong Fles have been dealt in, at $360 and $362 cum dividend and are now wanted at 5335 or the dividend of $37.

Shipping-Obina Manilas are slightly weak, er with sulfam at $7} and Duüglasas at $32. Hongkong, Canton and Macao Steamboats tipus in demand at $63, and in the North at have found buyers at $304. Indo-Chinas cos-

Tis. 84, Shell Transports close with buyers at 78%. after vales at Bor. Small sales of Star Farelos at $26 have taken place.

Refisertan-Chiba Sugars have again· ra. caived considerable attention, the price, after dropping to $168, has since recovered-and- $70 is now freely offered, Luzona are Perak Sugare bave inquired for at - $31.

JAS DIE MATHESON & CO., LD., . CLYDE bad. another sensational riss, and are now quoted at Tis. 740 after sales, to the North at SHIPPING CO..

Tis, 600 and Tis. 625.00

In this action the plaintiffs, the charterers of the steamer Kial, sued the defendants, as own.

Mr. Scruflop, K.C, and Mr. O. Robertion Dunlop appeared for the plaintiffs; and Mr. Bailbache, KC, and Mr. Stuart Bevan, for the defendants.

The Ishtimian Canal zone furnishes one of the most striking demonstrations of the value of land filling and draining in really exter minating the mosquito. On account of the foxuriaat vegetation, humid climate, and long rainy season this district was formerly infeated with mosquitoes. The countless standing pools 1000003 2100 4,031,559 67.0

in the interior breed myriads of the stygamia 1906

fasciata variety, koown as the industrious spod 6,671,780 1896 3,973,991 67,225

apreader of yellow lever; but these ponis 1907 8.7344759 2097 41ập 174

have been filled up with the material excav, ed 1907 5.497.677 1807 740,531 09.0 1005 3.430,815 1805 3.116302 Buenos Ayres... 1906 19.991 280) 7,356,490 8.3 from the big ditch." In connection with the

•Nine year

Canal work, COL W. O. Gorgas, U.S.A started "New York now heads the list of ports in the a prompt, scientific campaign against the mos- amount of pet registered varsel tonnage entered quito, in order to make the conditions support inthel reentrada. Antwerpissecondand Lon-able for the workers. The good results that Ten years ago London stood first, have followed bis efforts in this branch of saņ- don is third New York secund, and Hangkong third, Antwerp itary engineering have surprised and gratified being fourth. New York has in ten years every one.

On the Atlantic Coast the salt meadows have fecreased its entered vessel tonnage over 56 per cent., which is a splendid showing, all been perhaps the must prolific breeding placen things considered. Lando, io the same time, of mosquitoes lbs source from which the had a growth of only a little over 22 per couts winged pests have covered the country for many miles back of the shore. But inland and while Antwerp and Hamburg have in the same time made strides of over Boyer cent points are by ng manna exempi, as fresh wale; yet New York and London are certainly not breeding places are cornmon, In inland cities lagging in the great competition of the ports there are enough old cisterns, and enough The most rapid rate of progress made in the dwellings where broken pots and pans and the last ten years has been achieved by the Japan-like are left about, to produce a fair crop of ese port of Kobe, whose vessel tonnage has mosquitoes. In the suburbs the commas gut increased coasty 641 per cent, from 740,851

ter drainage afforda pools harbouring stagnant lons to 5.497.877 ton; and by the South

water, and out further, there are small poola-ers of the vessel, for a declaration that they ware entitled to the sum of £246, monoy..de. American port of Montevideo, which has of surface water.

posited by them with Part's Bank, Limited, in increased 238 per cent, from 1,991,554 tous lo

When it was discoveret that the pestilent London, in respect of a cargo of soya beans, masquitos were bred in stagnant water every upon which the defendants had claimed to ex- 7,735,534 ton."

where (soma 85 per cent of the entire sumberercise a lion. The material facts and argus on the Atlantic Seaboard being bred in the

ments are stated in the judgment. Jargo areas of salt march), scientific attention, was given to the problem of their extermina, nos, Draining or filling was recognized as the perfect remedy, the former being the cheaper way; but the carly efforts were nopromising. The hand ditching by laborious spade work to increase the production of salt hay, that had been practiced by the farmers in a desultory way, was found unsatisfactory, The ditches' themselves added to the breeding place; their sloping sides, open to the sub, caught and held the floating debris and the spadofule of ex- cavated sad got back in again, so that the whole length of the ditch became a barborage for mosquito to`larve, Mosquito dra auge," as the work had come to be called, seemed to have a setback. At this juncture the researches of workers in the Greater Now York field, where the mosquito suisance had become unbearable, began to bear fruit, Credit for the practical and successful ap plcation of drainage for the extermination of ibe manquito is due very largely to Mr. Edwin M. Skinner, of New York, a mechanical engi acer formely detailed to the Port of New York in the work of mosquito extermination under knowledge that the areas of water. jogged alt marshes and pools of stagnant water in this field were the cause of the pest, and that to drain these adequately and permanently would abate the anisauce and increase the value of the land. His problem was to devise and put into effect an economical ditching method that old hand digging and thus come to be utilized would improve upon the shortcomings of the

The solution of the problem was found in a by the farmers and local authorities. form of ditch that could be dug quickly and casily, and in the invention and perfecting ofsim. pie but effective tools for duching the work: It was found by experiment that even a very narrow ditch, if dug with cleza-cut vertical sides, would not fill up with debris and get clogged. A 10-inch dich on this plan will allow all

Those who take the trouble of intelligy following the local trend of affairs must have read. with interest His Excellency's statement with regard to the Kowloon-Canton Railway at the last meeting of the Legislative Coun.

1 x pleasant to be told after con cil tioued disappointments with regard to the cost of the lise that within a couple of

Figures cas sometimes bavery misleading. In thing as a trasa · excur- months or so such

the first place the Kobe figures which show an lion will be made possible to local residents.

increase in shipping entries by almost 643 per The consummation of this desirable object and the more important object of opening up the cent, while tiering to the pon, are unfortunate. outlying territory have only beed accomplish-yot correct. In 1907 the tonnage of vessels en- ed.through the administrative foresight of our tering Kobe and Osaka amounted to 2,452,503, and as the total toupage entering Osaka Iwo former Governor and the loss of more than one

years later only amounted to 71,503, it is pro life to whom the light of day was an uacom. mon luxury. It is another instance of Britiab bable that the figure for Kobe along abould be about 2,400,000 tons in 1897 lastead of 740,851 enacity.

as given by the New York Chamber of Com merce. The figures given for 1907 are ap So our streets have been, rid at last of one of proximately correct, but instead of the increase the most distressing evils of modern civilisan shipping tonunge being some 642.8 per cent, tion, namely, the demi-mordaine. Too much it is only 119.1 per cent. Again, it must be case of Kobe praise cannot be bestowed on the authorities remembered that in the for taking this happy step and it is to be haped nootber matter must be taken into con that a recurrence of the trouble will not arise sideration, Vesels making terminus of through unseen channels, man

Yokohama re entered at Kobe both on the nutward and homeward voyage, whereas in Yokohama the same vessels, though bringing cargo in one case and taking it away in the other, are counted only once. This increases the total of Kobe's tonnage without much extra trade being actually dous.

EXIT A GURSE:

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CURE FOR LOVEL, Eminent physicians have been able to fad a cure for almost every kind of malady on the

face of the earth place its creation but noas have been able to care that strange ailment of

Dividend warrants can be had on application after bis name, that he has found a remedy,,\ ixample, New York is America's principal port / Dr. Doly. He had to wark upon the epita

on and after Moeday.

The meeting thep ended,

UNIVARSITY STUDENTS.

VALUE OF PRELIMINARY OXFORD LOCAL EXAMINATIONS.

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The following letter has been kindly placed at our disposal for publication:-

Both patiro Chiossa and Englishmen ister. ested in China have spoken to me, during the last few years, about the desirability of attract Ing to England a greater portion of the native Chinese who are now coming in larger numbers to Europe for the purpose of study.

It has occurred to me that the new possibi lities at Oxford might with advantage become better known atríongst, educated oatives and that they might be interested in learning how much time might be saved if they were enabled to pa an examination in China which freed them from a preliminary examination at Oxford and thus enabled item to proceed without inter ruption to prosecute their studies here, should they ultimately decide to come.

THE LATEST Health PAD

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A Berlio physicina has lately discovered yet another method of attaining longevity. Ton many theories have already been expounded by bare brained physicians of how to live to a ripe old age but this one beats them all and i recommend it to those who wish to be a second edition of Mephistopheles for its refreshing simplicity. All you have do is to masticate good hard bone and masticate as much of it as you can at each meal, to this way, you will live to quite a respect able age and in the menotime preserve goad health before you are called upon to skuffs off this mortal coil. I would suggest to you, dear reader, to give the method a trial, especially as the method merely consists of nothing sim- pier than masticating bone, preferably of the tough, var ety, for your never can tell. Hotel proprietors might with advantage direct their rhs to have two-thirds or more of their dishes consist of the solid matter and pass off as philanthropists while they are about it. The only fear is that few people have the good fortune to be possessed of dental apparatus sufficiently strong to contioue tth masticating process for any length of time. Which reminds me of a good story. Here it

14.300,000 tons.

RULES OF THE ROAD.

LAUNCH MASTER FINED.

Mining, Raubs are firmer with buyers at 56. Chinese Engineering and Mising Co.are wasted at Tit. 18,

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Docks, harves, and Godowns-Hongkong and Whampoa Docks have again receded and can now be bought a 164. Shanghai Docks are a little firmer with buyers at Tls. 83. Kowloon Wharfs have strengthened consider. "ably and mains have taken place-at-high. E- 563. Shaoghal and Hongkow - Wharfs aro lower at Thu, 127,

Lands, Hotels and Buildings-Hongkong. Lands have been ruling strong and bave found buyers at 5102; at this price, however, a fow. shares are obtainable. Humphreys Estates are in favour at Sif. Hongkong Lotels have been sold at 5110 for the old shares and at $85

for the new.

Mr. Justice Hamilton, in the course of his Judgment, said that at the end of May or beginning of June, 19, 9, a dispute arcle at Datoy between the local representatives of the plaintiffs who were shipping's ›ya beans on board the defendent's vessel, the Krok, and the Colton Mills-Hongkong Colton are ob:ain- captain of the Kish, who bad bit instractions able st $5. Ewos have further weakened to from his awaers. The point of the dispute was Tis. 131. Other Northern Mills, according to that the shippers contended that having put latest mail advices, are: Internationals Th on board some 7,600 bags of beans they bad am-64. Lau Lung Mows lis. 71, Soychees Tis. 370. Continue "Miscellaneous.--Dairy · Farma tisfied thair obligation under the charter-party of March 18th, 1959, on which the 'action was strong and sales hava taken place at $18.

China Borneos have buyers at $10 and Hong

Greso Islande ain king Electrics at $:0} offering st Szi. China Lights at 562 and Chica Providents of 383. Shanghai Sumuirad, after touching Ti.. a5z, bavo, again bardened and sales at Tl. 1591 have taken place. Langka have improved to Tls. 1,085.

brought, and were not bound to ship any chore cargo. The captain raised the contention that he had a quantity of cargo spaces still unfilled, which could be filled without exceeding the ship's carrying capacity. Thecaptain demanded delivery of a further 363 100s, and as he refused to sign the bills of lading unless he had the amount of the dead freight paid on the extra 360 tons put on board, the representatives of the plaintiffs shipped 160 tops under protest. On arrival in the country the shipowners exarcised their lien upon the 16 tons and claimed sjöight upon it. Their right to do so was then disputed by the char

eters upon the ground that they were not hound to ship it under the charter-party. By agreement, the amount in dispute was deposit. |ed in the bank in the jaiot names of the to obtain a declaration that they were entitled solicitors. The chartsters brought this action In a return of the £470 ros, deposited, and alternatively for damages accruing to them for having bad to buy 360 tons, and in respect of one of construction. The charter-party by two items of damage. The first question is clause x provides that "the said steamer shall, after completion of the present voyage, etc., proceed to load at Dainy... a cargo of beats not less than 6,500 tons, but not exceeding

Ledburya

Rubbers-Allagars are quoted at 716. Anglo Malays, after récédjog to 30/- during the early part of the week, hvo improved and can be placed at 3:19. Castlefields are also firmer at 95/ Damavirus oro steady at 150/- and Gól- condus at 116/-. Highlands and Lowlands close firmer at 117/6. Kuala Lumpurs show an improvement on list week's_quotation and highs szol has been paid. Linggis are quoted at 47/3 ex tights to now, issue. have strengthened and bava buyers at 95), but none are ob'ainable under 102/6, Sargasshow considerable advance and 120/","bas been reached. Shelfords are quoted at 65), mod" ungei Kapars, Sakongs at: 27/5 premium. have risen to 137/6. Carey Uniteds have been Internationals have been in strong demand, sold at a1/6 premiom daring the week. Eastera closing with buyers at 30 premium. Sales of United Serdange bave taken place at 125/- and London Asiatics at 130 Balgowoles are steady at Stro (Straite), ladraginis ware sold. as high as $48 (Straits), but at the close come easier at $45. Sandycrofts have again come isto demand and have boyers at 534 (Straits), Sales of United Singapores have been of through at $1 (&rails) and Glenpalys at $25. Singapore and Johoras are possibly obtainable at 8750 (Straits).

Exchange. The Bank's selling rate on London is 1/8 '13/6′ on demand." The T/T rate on Shingbal is 74).

OPIUM IN CHINA,

DR. MORRISON'S TOUR,

London, March 8.2. Dr. Morrison, who is on a journey across Central Asia, in a second letter from Siania, dated January 31, declares that he passes overy. day a train of opium carts under official pro tection with armed escort. Even priests, ha adds, supply opium and opium pipes, exom- plifying the degradation of the Buddhist faith. Dr. Morrison's travelling bas been pleasant, but uneventful.-N. C. D. News

mankind-Love. However, the joyful news has

Ae point this out in order to show that the been proclaimed to the world by an obicure individual, who doesn't even boast au M,D. figures given are of little value uniess analysed and takes in relation with other facts. For which he claims is proof against Lupid'e datt

in a much more decided way than London in This panacea for the cure of love is no secret, or, rather, is not intended to be one, sad i England's principal port. We have no ve gladly offer it to my readers for their use

recent, figures, but for the fiscal year ended June 30th, 190, of the entire 233 million dol free, gratis and for nothing. The prescription lars of duties collected at all the ports of the is as follows-Cure for Love and a sure preventive of the Breach of Promise Malady. United States no less than 152 millions was Recommended to: all Lovers, Take twelve received at the port of New York, Of 34,014 ounces of Dislike, ons pound of Resolution, vessels, with a tonnige of 28,163,005, which entered all Uoked States parts in the same two ounces of Powder of Experience, a large Local Examination Officer, Sprig of Time, fourteen drama of the Quiet of year, 10,169,040 tons entered the parts of the tate of New York. It is quite different Merton Street, Oxford, Dishonour, one quart of Cooling Water of

in the case of England. In 1934 the aggre February 2nd, 1910.

Consideration, so them over a genile Fira of Dour Sir,-The activity of the English and Love, swesten it will: the Sugar of Forgate tonnage entering British ports (exclusive of the coating trade) was 98,524,000, of which Americans in educational matters in China has getfulness, skim it with the Spoon of Melan

entrances to the port of London accounted for choly, put it to the Bottom of your Heart, baen for some time engaging the attention of

Only 17,619.000, Liverpool coming second with cork it with the Cork of a Sound Conscience,

Agnin, for the fiscal year political writers in Germany, Quild recently I

and then let it remain, and you will in read an important article is one of the chief

ended 10th June, 1000, the value of the imports German Monthly Reviews on the whole questabily find cast and be restored to your and exports of the port of New York was Carri-water to seep to it from the surrounding land,,000 tons pet intake weight of beans is bags

right scores again. N.B-Thare Things are to tion, and, I found that special pole was taken

ed in american vessois, $1,014,613,977 in foreign and will keep clear for years. The depth is as usual, which the said charterers bind tham. be had at the Apothecary's, at the House of

made sufficient to bring the bottom of the ditchselves to ship cat exceeding, what she can rea of the proceeding in the matter of the proposed

Understanding. dext-door to Reason, in Prussels, a large proportion bring British, and In the same year

well below the grass roots, and is so narrow for sonably slow and carry over and above her University at Hongkong."

It was I who moved the University of Oxford dent Street, in the Parish of Contentment. $533,375 in land vehicles,

Well, dear reader, what do you think of it? Kingdom (excluding coasting trade) amounted

the tonnage, entering the ports of the United its depth that sunlight is excluded. For that enhis bunkers, tackle, etc! Now, opos that reason, the ditch cannot fill up with a new clause the charterers say that it is in substance to make the change in its Statutes, which led

should say it ought to prove an effective

the same as in the case of Millet v Droner (5 to the acceptance of Classical Chinese and

to 94,515,000, of which no less than 64,711,000 growth of grass, remedy if applied the right way, English as substitutes for Latio and Greek in

tons was British and only 35,813,000 toos for.. The practical means having been found, the Com, Gas, 17). They say the charter means, not a "full and 'completa cargo" of beads but the case of Oriental students,

eigo. It will thus be seen that in considering City of New York, appropriated the sum of

omething else, as the omission of those well the figures given by the New York Chamber of $45,000, which, with other amounts that wer Commerce, it is necessary to take into consirassod-by private owners of murah land, has known words means merely a cargo of beans, deration all the factors in order to draw correct been expended in ridding a large part of Greater and they say that, as nobody can contend that conclusions—Japan Ghranicle.

New York of mosquitoes.. A law was passed it was cot a cargo, their obligation was fulfilled requiring owners of marsh lands to defrayby placing 5,600 bags on board. They contend The that the words "not less than 6,500 tons, bat pro rata the expense of the draining. results, after only a few years operation not exceedlog 7,000 tona" give them the option of this plain, have been marvellous. Station of shipping the greater or lesser quantity as Island, in New York Harbour, containing they will On the other band, it is said 14th inst.

about ten square miles of marsh land where by the plaintiffs that attention must not Before Commander Basil Taylor, N, the plan was tried out on a thorough scale in be paid to words which, are not put in, Marine Magistrate, A Davey, boarding officer 1995 and 1906, and which was formerly a noto. but to words which are actually in the charter. The defendants also contend that the of the Harbour Devarimest, prose.uted Churously mosquito-infected suburb, has been Fong, Certificate No. 7,044. master of the entirely rid of the post. It was found that the clause. must be read in the light of the case of cost of cutting the ditches averaged only 2 Caffio v. Aldridge (1 Com. Cas, 181), and they Government Military seam launch Tommy Atkins for unlawfully disregarding the rules 'cents a lineal foot, and that in the sunal run say that, looking at the provision by which the chaterers bound themselves to ship a cargo of the road at about i am, on the of marsh lands the cost of drainage averaged

th inst, in the waters of the Uniony.

about S10 an acro, and did not exceed Srg in pot exceeding what the vessel could reason- ably stow and carry, once the conclusion Prosecutor stated that on the itch for, at the most difficult case,' In a few days the

is arrived at that, a cargo of beans meant I am, he was going from Kowloon wharves lands which had been drained became practi

as much 05 thevostal can carry over to a steamer anchorage South of Stone- cally "bone dry," and the mosquito larva cutters. About half way across, he saw the, disappeared entirely, whereas adjacent laods and above her bunkers, etc, it is clear that that cannot mean a cargo of beans bre Tommy Atkins on his port bow, stearing not yet drained continued alive with the latya,

tween 6,500 and 7,000 1001. He thought the across his course, towards Stonecutters. He More than two million lineal feet of ditches

were cat on Staten Island, and the work was constraction par upon the deciment by the took no further notice of her, as the had to keep out of his way-till the coxswain spoke completed about a year and a half ago. defendants was right, that a cargo of bean to bim and he looked up and saw her about The work has since been extended to the other aader this contract meant an entire loading of 6 feet abead of him just before his port beat, boroughs of Greater New York. The mosquito the vessel. It appeared to him that-unless the atcering at about N. B.'s with his course-still-ridden Stais of New Jersey has also made an omission of the words "full and completo going full speed. He could do nothing, so he appropriation ($330,000) for the extermination cargo" distinguished the case and he thought of the pest, and considerable area has already they did not the point was concluded by kept straight on. Defendant did not alter bia course, so far as he could see; he passed close been drained under the direction of State authority, the authority of Potter, New under his stern-so close that his (defendant's) | Entomologist Smith.

Zealand Shipping Company (1 Com. Cav., bow actually touched his colours, which

The mosquito campaign in the district 114) and Carlton S.S. Company v. Ges were hanging up and down. As ha pasted be containing marah land begins with a general le Mail (Com. Cas, 173). So far he heard him ring bis engine room bell, for what inspection and mapping of the area to be drain. thought the defendants were right. Then attention was drawn to Olauss 8:- cargo purpose he could not say," "There' was nothing | ed. Each property owner is then served with in the way. He could bave passed well clear

must on no account be loaded in the coamings, an order from the Board of Health to drain his-

of batchways aboro level decks, if ventilation is by the slightest movement of his helm.!

laod. The necessary number of ditches Sc Defendant, in reply, said that he saw the laid out, and the work begins, using a "ditching interfered with thereby, nor in ballast.com.

On seeing her he

partments, bunkers, or cabins, unless with Lig on his starboard bow.

tool" devised by Mr. Skinners.big scoop

He L. E. Lammert eased his engines and passed under the stern shovel on the end of a powerial lever-in the written consent of charterers' agents." of the Lily. He could not cross her bow as hands of labourers found and paid by the pro

Currie as a fact that a partion of the

.H. W. Peterson m there was no room. The two launches wero going on nearly parallel courses,

porty owner. This tool is of highcarbon steel, cargo had been loaded to a cross-bunker,

and that led

of to another question construction on Clause 8. It was suggested going from Tsim Sha Tani to Stonecutters East: bolding a keen chiting edge and takes out a

close and His Worship foned the defendant gality and

that the particular bunker was not a booker imposed a dus of $zo or 5 weeks' hard labour.

within the meaning of Clause B, the reason The fine was paid.

being that a clause from another form of charter-party used in connexion with the carriego ef rice, and well known in the East, was inserted in the Klak charter-party, and evidence was given which showed that tico was regularly, stowed in compartments of this class, and it is therefore said, that, baving regard to its origin, is le only a generali panna clause not intended to exclude a cross-bunker. | opinion the space sick was stipulated for in He had, howevex, lo particular charter. In his the earlier part of the charter was, cut down by the express stipulation to Class 8 The result was that the plaintiffs were entitled to the declaration prayed fore-2 4 6 Befuck.

Among the considerations which were faid before me by those who induced me to move the University was one of considerable import RICE. It was poloted out that under the arrangements which previously existed a student who desired to come to Oxford was obliged to spend some time in this country preparing for his initial examination. As to any action which it may be thought desirable to take in Hongkong or in any of the neighbouring parts of Chios, those who are re sident on the spot can alone judge.

Din p

THE DENTIST'S MISTAKE,

I hope that you will not think that I have travelled out of my province in sonding to you A yokel fresh from the country villled the this unofficial letter. The assistance which metropolls as Christmas was drawing nigh in natives educated in England might render to order to purchase a host of good thlogs. Ar your University when this is established would be was at the time troubled, with a bad Appear to be very considerable.-Yours very | tooth, he villéd a dentist to have his truly.

troubles ended. The dentist soon extract. H. T. GERRANS.

ed what he thought to be the offending molar and gazed at it with gleeful admiration but the simple rustic in two seconds was up on bis feet and shouted at the top of his voice: “Good besvans, mon, Christmas: is peár, and you've pulled out the only blessed outcracker in me end!" It was the wrong tooth..

To T. K. DEALY, Esq.,

་

Hon. Sec, Oxford Locals,

Quesa'i College, Hongkong.

PUBLIC HOLIDAYS,

OFFICIAL DATER FIXED.

It is notified that the following public and Bank holidays will be observed as Government holidays:-

THE THRIFTY. SCOTCHMAN) Which leads on to soother good story. A Scotchman paid a visit to a certain dentist's Establishment in Edinburgh and had a 100th extracted. On inquiring the amount of the fet, be was told that he would have to pay ball a sovereign. He handed a pound to the knight Good Friday,.asth March; King's Birthday, Wednesday, 9th November, of the forceps, but as the latter had no charge

PUBLIC HOLIDAYS.

Monday, 26th December.

Monday, 2nd January, 1911.7

BÁNK HOLIDAYS,

Easter Monday, 28th March,

Whitmonday, 16th May,

Monday, 1st Augusti

1

PUBLIC AND HANK, HOLIDAY,

Victoria Day, Tuesday, 24th May,

His Excellency: the-Governor has been pleased to appoint Saturday, the 16th last, to,

obesrved as a public holiday, “.

at, the time, the patient exclaimed: · Then take out another of them and we'll be square," The request was complied with,

Casual "CRITIC

ho was

PIER AT MONOKOKTSUL

RIGHT TO BRECT.

The fight offerecting and maintaining stem. porary pier over Crown foreshore at end of Soy Street, Mongkoktini, was sold, by auction at THE seconding of Captain G. M. James, "the the Public Works Department on Monday Buffs," whilst he is studying at the Staff College, l'afternoon, The dimensions of the site are 200 brings Captain O. L. Forfor it on the establish it, by 100 ft. and the term is for one year com ment. Captain Porter has been attached for mancing from 1st April, 10to. The upset price some time to the 1st Battalion at Aldershot, was Stos and the sight was sold for $100 to › was recently as the Military College,25 Mosser, Leung Kam and Wong Lan Sango

RAUB AUSTRALIAN GOLD MINING CO.

Following in the result of crushing opera tions at Raub for the four weaks ending February 26

Bukit Koman-Stone crushed 3,303 tons gold obtained 1,428, ounces, average par Lon 8.92 dwis

Bakit Malacca Tons crashed 581 tone, gold obtained go ounces, average per tan 309 dwus, Extra, "From annual clean up '522 ounces.”

From Buana! Giesn up is guncese,

found

LBAGOK CRICKET.

CRAIGENGOWER CIVIL SERVICE.

This League match was played on Saturday, and resulted as follows.

CIVIL SERVICE,

·

13.

R. E. O. Bird, b. Lammert R. C. Wichell, b Lammert A. R. Sulberland, e Phillips, b Curria. 26 P. T. Lamble, b Currie ...

R. O. Hichison, 'c Noris, b'Currie A. R. Rareb, CR. F. Lammert,b Peterson E. W. Dawide, a Carrie, b Paterson .. J. Mackay, b Peterson... W. H. Woolley, not out

Extran

alterans.

erimton, II

Total im 95 DOWLING ANALYSIS.

8.0

univar 13.226

CRAIGEKOOWER,›,

W. H. Vivinth, c Raven, b Hutchison... $7 R. A. Carvalho, b Hutchison arise

R, F. Lammert, c Hutchison, b'Bird......... H. W. Peterson, e Woolley, b Bird,........... R Basa, b Sutherland's

L.A. Row, not out Make

· L, E. Lammert, Dot Väliinimum J. D. Noris, R. Phillips, P. Currie and

OH. Higginbottom did not bat,

Total Minis NAAM BOWLANG ANALYSIS

R. O, Hutchigos 4000;

R. Bahulu