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NOTES BY THE WAY.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH SATURDAY MARCH 19 19IO

COMMERCIAL,

WEEKLY SHABB REPORT:

Reviewing the share business for the wask, Messrs. E. S. Kadoorie and Co. write an 18th- inst: fair business has been transacted during the week and several changes of Import anca have occurred, especially in some of the Shanghai stocks. Rubbers continue to provide

a sonuntional market and in most stocks-for-

ther sharp advances have to be recorded.

ware being taken on board the mammoth liner after the day's sight-seeing. The sun was just HONGKONG UNIVERSITY,"

setting in the west and the sky was lit up for a So the Hongkong University, which at one considerable distance with a golden glow, which evoked- the artless admitation of the time was nothing more or less than a mere fantasy built on an ethereal foundation, is at spectators. Their admiration of the beautiful fastian assured fact. What with the Kowloon scene reached a pitch when suddenly the orb Canton Railway, this new seat of learning the rose-ta view over the top of the purple-clad foundation stone of which was laid the other hills like a bright ball of fire, on which the day and fortunas made by dabblers le rubber longing gaze of the onlookers was fixed, accom: shams, Hongkong ought to make' other eppa-panied with delighted exclamations. Some of trias sit up and look. The richly-deserved them were hoard to remark that it was the alevation to raighthood-of-Sir Hormusjes most beautiful sight they had ever seen, while. Mody, brings up our list of knights not in the some actually declared that the spectacle beat the splendour of the "Golden Gate" hollow Government service to thran, which should be considered a fair number for this little Colony. The bird's-eye view of Hongkong: from the I wonder on how many future stadenia the Park tram also proved a revelation to the visitor now University will exert in iofiuance for good are, who one and all admitted thai the tramway was a remarkabla esgideerlog feat. Methinks and how many will make for themselves a name to be respected?. It is to be devoutly Hongkong in an enviablo spot for other reasons hoped that within the walls of the Universitybasidan money making and rubber booms. when completed will be found men in the making and that it will not merely be a ma- cbiowy for the cramming of useles know- ledga. This is my sinceraes desire but whether that desite will to fulfilled time alone can tell.

A QUESTION OF CEILINGS. What is this talk of tearing away the collinge and Hair-linings of Chinesa tenements? At The last meeting of the Sagitary Board Mr. Shokon Hooper strongly objected to a thing which provided for making bouses rat-

CASUAL CRITIC.

LAUNCHES IN COLLISION.

CHINESE MASTERS' CERTIFICATES SUSPENDED.

Before Commander Basil R. H. Taylor, bald Marion Magistrate, an inquiry was yesterday afternoon into the clicumstances attending the collision between the two steam- Bunches Astor House Hotel and K7, on the

Banks-Hongkong and Shanghal Broke bas rulad very steady place we wrote last, the price being unchanged at 560 and in London 688 15. Nationals are also moattered with buyers

Marins Insurances-Cantona bave been sold at $170, and more could probably be placed Unions have again changed hands at $910, North Chinar ato quiet at Tis,' 115 «and Yang- turen at Tis 230.

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To-day's Advertisements.

NOTICE.

Day authorised Mr. F. H.

WARMSTRONG to Sign our Firm, Mt. . H. HOLYOAK will sign our Firm per Procuration

REISS & CO.¦ ̈ Hongkong, 18th March, 1910. :: [258

NOTICE.

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Whare this day stablished gores

IMPORT EXPORT MER- CHANTS, STEAMSHIP AGENTS, COM. MISSION AGENTS, &c., at 25, Dán Væns Road Central

OLOF WIJK & CD'S EAST ASIATIC AGENCIES A.B. LTD. Hongkong, 18th Marchi 1910,

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NOTICE..

· Fire Insurances-Chias Firex are laquired for at Slog, and Hongkong Fires have, beno parted with at $333, closing Ermer with buyers WRTHUR NILSSON 2 our SOLE BI $335.

Shipping-Hongkong, Cadión and Macao Steamboats have baan dsalt la to some extent at $30. Indos are in demand at 565, and in Shanghai at Tis. 49. Shell Transports bava further strengthened 10 Eq/».

This Day appointed Mr.

MANAGER for Hongkong.

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OLOF WIJK & 00,9 BAST ASIATIO AGENCIES AB. LTD. [201 Hongkong, 18th March, 1910."

proof and any attempt to conduìonally term morning of the fith ultimo, in the waters of the $177, but shares are scarce, Luzons can be MEETING or SHAREHOLDERS #}}·

Certain houses ut for human habitation

It seems to me that if all the Chiness houses which do not conform to the rules laid down by the Sanitary Department were to be called "unfl for human habitatios," they would provide accommodation for all the pig, in the Colony with room to spare for as many mora. 1 Save not arrived at tale statistical leat in a haphazard sort of manner, as you are doubtless beginning to imagens, but I was able to master the difficulty afine having given the question very careful consideration and after having bisected, and tripbcted the official turn of mind

over and over again. It is difficult to imegino that in a matter where the convenience of hundreds of Chinese is concerned, and that's saying a great deal, the Sanitary Department should give expression to such a drastic pro- posal, providing as it does for the removal of part and parcel of every wall-regolated tape ment, They say that an Englishman's home lah castle, but what about a Chinaman? Why should not the dictum apply to him with equal if not greater force? I wonder on what hare-brained project the Sanitary Department wiji launch out next? May be they will re-

Colony, against Leung Yau, certificate No. 7371 master of the Astor, House Hotel launch and Ko Shau, certificate No. 1,004, master of the

7, preferred by Mr. Lange Gameau.

Loung Yan stated that on 15th February at 200g, his incnch was alongside the s.s: Mont eagle putting passengers' luggage on board. Part of the luggage had been out of his launch before the 7 came; about half remained to be discharged. The K7 came up from asters, and tan bow on to him striking his launch starboard side aft. By models wit- mess illustrated that the A6 came up from

Refineries, China Sugars have improved to placed at St. Poist Sugan, which should really now be classed with the Rubber stocks owing to their large interests in that comme dlty, have jumpad to Tlı, 850,

Mining-Raubs have received some atten. tion at $5 to 56j, Headwaters are asked for at P. 13. Chloe Engineering and Mloleg Co. are quoted at Tia. 18

Docks, Wharves, and Godowns--Hongkong and Whampoa Docks have had a further set back and Soo is the best price now obtainable. Shanghai Docks are slightly weaker with sales a Ti. 8z Kowloon Wharis have also weak- astera and glanced alongside striking bisoned since the dividend of 5zł was paid launch just before the tunnel. One rail and buyers only offer foot. Shanghai and stanchion was broken; there was no other Hongkow Wharle are quoted in Shanghai at- damage. The repairs cost 5. The stanchion Tis. 115 ex the dividend of Tis.4. was made of iron; it was not broken, only best. It was the covering board made of teak on which the stanchion was mounted that was broken. He had thres feuders qut, but they were on the port side. They were all between his launch and the accommodation ladder. Two of them were aff, the other being against the ac commodation ladder. He put them aft becauSO he was afraid some lauach might come and

Labde, Hotels and Buildings.-Hongkong Lands could probably be obtained at Stok Humphrey's Estates continue strong with buyers at 383. Hongkong Hoteis are offering at quotations, viz➡$iro for the old shares and 585 for the new, Kowloon Lands are wanted" at $28, Central Stores are offering at $15.

HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY, "LD.

"HE ORDINARY HALF-YEARLY be held at the Company's Hotel, on SATUR. DAY, the 26th March, 1910, at 12.30 P., for the purpose of receiving a Statement of As- counts to the 31st December 1909, with the Report of the Directors, and to discuss any matter that may be competently brought before the Masting.

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company. will be CLOSED from the 21st to the 25th day of March, both days inclusive.——-—~

By Order of the Board,

"A. F. DAVIES,

Manager. Hongkong, 19th March, 1910.

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To-day's Advertisements.

BANK LINE, LIMITED."

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

STEAMSHIP AYMERIC" FROM TACOMA, VANCOUVER, YOKO- НАМА, КОВЕE AND MOJI

THE above Steamer having arrived, Con- THE

siguens of Cargo are hereby requested In sand in their Bille" of Lading for counter signature, and to take immediate delivery of their Goods from alongside.

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Cargo impeding the discharge of the Vessal will be landed and stored at Consigneas risk and expense,

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

́DODWELL & CO, LIMITED,

Agents.

Hongkong, 19th March, 1910.

ORIENTA

PEXI

THE PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION OOMPANY,

STEAM

FOX

STRAITS, CEYLON, AUSTRALIA, INDIA,

„ADEN; EGYPT, MEDITERRANEAN PORTS, PLYMOUTH AND

* LONDON. (Through Bills of Lading issued for Batavia, PERAIAN GULT, CONTINENTAL, AMERI Car and SOUTH AFRICAN PORTS.)

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"DEVANHA,"

The Chino-Siamese line have taken up a farther boat on. time-charter, the German as Landrat Boksif, The new Bangkok crop is reported to be so exceptionally good one, and it is to be hoped that the two rivals on the Captalo H. Powsil, carrying His Majesty's BAY, &c, on SATURDAY, the 2nd April. profitable employment for their boats, but that

1910, at Noon, taking Passengers and Cargo. regular run will not only fied sufficient and will be dearched from this for BOM the market will also allow further outside top for the above Ports in connection with the Company's 68 Mongolia, 9,503 tons, from naga being placed at batter ratas.

·Saigon/Java :~A fixture has been put through Colombo, Passengers' accommodation in whick vessel is anctized before departare from Hong- focally at last rate paid.

kong.

To carry stones from Quangyes two steamern

command the whole ceiling to be dusa away sun into him. It was the custom of launches sold in the North as low as Tin, 127.:Qiber )-Save been chartered at $1.80 par ton.

to put all their fonders out on the ship alde, and not have say one to attend to them. If any other faunches came up it was their bɩsi- ness to take care of his launch; it was not his

business.

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with in order to ensure the total disappearance of the rodents.", { guess it would then be the fashion to while away the tedious hours when the typhoon sarson is upon as by writing epics at a moment when the fury of the storm le at

Ko Sbas stated that he wanted to go along ite zenith and creating lyrics on the subject of the beautiful canopy above hidden by a Hong-side the Monteagle, His launch was much higher than the other. There were no fenders kong mist.

out from either launch, la coming atongside he touched the other launch and damaged her a little. He had no fenders on board bis launch, The Court found Ko Shau to blame for care less and negligent management of his lanach. The former having jumped Leung Yen

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THE SPITTING NUIRANOR. Some time ago, as the result of the campaign started by the Sanitary Department in the Cams of cleanliness, the Police authorities sud- denly became imbued with a consuming desire to maintain the premises of the local Police Courts in a fit sunitary stą? 5. they caused to be pieced is the verandahs out. 'side, the Count-rooms, where all manner of people are wont to congregate every day, a number of cuspidors with a potice that those who desired to get rid of their phlegm should refrain from expectorating on the flagstone and kindly deposit, the superfinous matter in the receptacle provided for the purpose. To provide. against possible comipgencies, the spitioans wore actually fixed to the walls This wholesome innovation was highly admired at the time it was introduced but a change has come over the authorities The 'splaing crusade seems to have died a natural death. (Sanitary Board please note.) Such a thing as a spittoon is now as extinct an the dode and visitors to the Magistracy are treated to the edifying sight of side.channals lined with expectoration. Why is this ?

THE NEW FLAGSHIP,

The booming of gues early on Monday morning signified the arrival in there water of the new Ragebip of the Chan Squadron with Admiral Winsloe on board. The new

flagship marie a unique period in the Colony's naval defence scheme. as the Minaur is the strongest and most powerfully equipped warship evar sent out to the Far East, can assure the genial salt in commend and his jolly tars a most pleasant stay in our midst.

THE AMERICAN TOURISTS."

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The appearance of a goodly sumber of Americans in our midst the Isst three day's imparted decided fillip to the Atmosphere of Queen's Road,, The American is nothing if not unconventional and it was scarcely remarkable to so some of the elderly damas ensconced a various projections from the walls of buildings to allow them to snatch a breath after landing from the ship. Such blissful disregard of the

Lailing to have fenders out to protect his faunch, Both certificates were suspended for one month, The damage would probably have been averted had the

7 been provided with fenders.

CANTON DAY BY DAY.

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SEVERE SENTENCES.

[From Our Own Correspondent.]

Canton, 18th March,

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The North: There is also mors demand for tonnage in various directions up North, sales hve stiffened and everything pointa to some improvement soon.

It is reported that the port of Newchwing will re-open «bout the 24th instant.

Rates obtained in most instances must be con sidered very satisfactory. Particulars will be found in the list of settlements,

Sall Tonnage Loading or to Load:-For Baltimore and New York:-None.

Sail Tunnage Disengaged:-Nano. Departure of Ballers:-None.

Cotton Mills-Hongkong Cottons have been taken off the market at $1. Ewes have beca Nonhern mille, according to mail advices, are as follows:—Internationals Tia, 62, Lau Kong Mows The 70, Soychcos Tis, 370.

Miscellaneous-Dairy Farms have ágain fpond buyers at $18. Caina Borneos are firm at Spi ex the divide ad ef éo ceats just deciated. Hongkong Electrice are still in der Goal Freights-Fixtures have been done as Xin Chauigas-02740563.parted with t

"föllöws"! —Wakamatza/Cantou-Saso-Moji/- $6 and Green Isidads at 57.15, Chlon Provid. çats aro steady at $34. Steam Laundries Hongkong St.80, Hongay/Canton $1.80 par ton. inquired for at $5. Both Shanghai Sumatras Tonnage to load from Japan is being eagerly and Langkat show no spermoadaguired for, but www.atk-walkātad Trátas Time-charton-There was a sudden strong Charterers find it impossible to secure any. Tis. 400 and the latter to Tis, 1,33fi

demand for handy-sized boats and again several Rubbars-Anglo-Malays ware (sold during

vessels found employment on" time-charter, the week as high-at-34/- but at the close come slightly casier at 33/6. Aliagare are quoted almost of them intended for southern trade. 7. Sates of Batu Tigas have been affected at 102,6 and 1957. and Bertem at 9,9. Bukit Kajange ware placed at 62jó prom, but with a strong demand close firm and none are obtain- abio. Castlefiside have advanced to 120/, at watch price they are on offer. Esstein Inter- gationals havebeensoldta London at 30/3 prem for the tof paid up shares. Golden 'Hopes, atzer sales at 132/6 are on offer from London at 145, Kuala Lumpurs have changed hands at various rates up to 195/-closing steady at 200/-, Lana- drans, partly pald, were sold at 95/. premium, and the folly pald shares at 152/6 and 157/6 and at the close nope are obtainable from London under167/5. Ledburys, aftar sales at 96ƒá during the week, are slightly easier at 95/- buyers Linggis have been bought from London up to 54/3. London Asiatics were placed at 147/6, 150/- and 152/5. Sungei Kapars rose as high us 1766 during the wack but at the close come casior at 170/-, Tandjonge are firmer and in *With relarence to the recent mutiny in Can-demand from London at 7of premium. San- ton the Chinese residing in foreign countries Gelds have inquiries at 121/6 premium. Bal. have also expressed great sympathy with the gownies were soldat various rates between $170 disbanded troops. On the 17th inst. the Chin. and Sibi, Changkat Serdangs have been ele ja Manila sent a joint letter to the Self booked at Sa, and class in further demand, Government, Society in Canton, in which Sandycrofts have been in very strong demand the writers asked the members of the society to and show a considerable advance, on last convey their hearty sympathy with the troops. week's quotation. Sales have been effected at Accompanying the letter, the writers also scot various rates up to 551. Pogohs have firm a sum of $500 to the society with the request inquiries and 545 has been done. Glennalyn that the members of the society would kindly bave found buyers at 574 and United Singaporer spend the money for the bauefit of the Dowly at $215, trained troops, who had been unfortunately disbanded, in any way they might think 6t, ̧

AMERICAN TOURISTS,

Yesterday H.E. the Viceroy personally at.. tended the cost to try the alleged ringleaders and accomplices, 39 mos id all, of the recent mutiny of the new regimsat in Craton, and one of the prisoners named Wong Hung Kwan admitted the charges brought against him with- out the least hesitation. Wong made his admis sion to the presence of the Viceroy. After bearing the evidence the Viceroy passed sentence of death upon three of the prisoners and upon the rest imprisonment for life and various terms respectively.

SYMPATHY FROM MANILA.

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At 9.15 this morning the steamer Kinikas brought up from Hongkong the last batch of the American touriats, on a visit to Canton.

FREIGHT MARRET, Meter. Lamke and Rogge write in their reight circular of 19th inst:-The general tone

dictates of rigid convention is indeed refreshing.] After doing the sights of the city the visitors of the freight market, especially in the South, is a

left for Hongkong in the afternoon on board

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CEMENT TRADE.

to behold. On the occasion of the visit of the last party of tourists, the sangulae expectations of local shop-keepers to realise a modest fortune the same steamor, sustained a rude shock when they made the discovery that the general inclination of the alleged casio-hunters was in the direction of

COMPETITION IN THE PHILIPPINES, turning the establishments almost inside out and then departing with an insignificant pur. The bid of Saus gold pår barrel, ship side chase. Doubtless the shop-keepers must have delivery, made by the Socicte de Olments Port- thought their visitom were regular curios them-land Artificial de l'Indo Chine, was the lowest selves. I wonder if John's unenviable experi- in the preposals for 8,con barrels of coment for unces have been repeated this time? I am the quarter-master's department at Manila and given to understand that the visitors who de- that concern got the bid. Anderson and Co. parted yesterday were a boiler crowd than the bid $2,16: Peabody and Co. Szagi Stevenson Tast bäich from the point of view of shop-keepers, and Co. $230: Findlay and Co. $1.34. · at judge from the remark ons of them made fo me; "This time blong more better." Really, there is no denying that the Americans are a shrewd race.

AS THE YANKEE'S GOOD TASTE.

ACCORDING to a Jáva contemporary, certain Dutch, British and French, capitalists intend doating syndicate under the style of the Plantation d'Extrême Orient.. It will be cap It is remarkable the way some of the | Italised at two millions of francs, and will be

·Colony's natural beaution caught on, with the domiciled it the. Hagos, with branches st visitor. I was one of the passengers on the Singapore and Batavia. Needless to observe Jeuggh one erasing as a number of the visitors | rubber growing will be the main object,

decidedly better one, a fair amount of business in the way of time-chartering has been dono during the interval poder review, and at the close a scarcity of tonnage is making itself fall. Several good paying freights are last untouched, yet there being no steady demand for any particular Irade, rates of freight in some direc- tions are being provested from advancing to a fair loyal,

Salgon/Hongkong-The local rice market has been very quiet, from Saigon to this only some low fixtures have been done at between 143 and 16 cants por pleul, 'small and medium size, whilst larger boats have altogether been neglected.

During last week, there was no special de- mand for prompt loading, whereas logairima. after prompt tonnage from Bangkok bare reached this market, resulting in the fixture of a medium-sized vessel at 27/20 conte,' allowing some downward cargo'lies of charge. It is a || noteworthy feature that afor a very long inter- val. Bangkok is again in the field for outside

CanDags:

Events Coming.

Saturday, 19th March. Bandmann Opera Co., "The Arcadians " City Hall, 9p.m.

Monday, 21st March. Hughes and Hough. Auction sale of Sun. dies, at the Central Police Station's Com- pound, 11 am,

Gao. P. Lammert, Auction sale of shop fix. tures, at 57 and 59, Queen's Road, 11 am.

Intimations. SAUSAGES

OWN MAKE EXCELLENT and DELICIOUS,

Pure Pork

AND

Beef Sausages

at 35 cents & 25 cents per lb.

THE DAIRY FARM Co., LTD.

Bengkong, 12th Fabmary, 1910.

ASAHI BEER SAPPORO BEER

TO BE OBTAINED

FROM ALL WINE MALERO

THE

"HINA · PROVIDENT, LOAN AND.

'MORTGAGE 00.; LD.

Sith and Vainabias, 'all' Cargo for Francoi and Tea for London (ander arrangement) "will be transhipped at Golombo Into tha Mall steamer proceeding direct to Marseiller and London, other Cargo for London, &c. will be conveyed via Bombay by the R.M.S. Mantud, dus in London on 1th May, 1910.

"Parcoin will be reculvad at this' Offica catliste 4 PM, the day before, salling. The Gontonis, and Valus of all Packages are required.

"For furthur Partfentany apply to

E. A HEWETT,

Superlatendent

** Hongkong, 19th March, 1970,

(CAPITAL PAID UP .........$1,850,000)

· Loans on Mortgaga of Honsa Property, &c. Goods received on Stomga. Advances made on Marchandise. Loans made on the Provident System. 55) (Rates and Particolars on application),

THE OFFICE OF FROSTEL, KXROUTOR OF WILLS; -

ATTORNEY, &c. "Undertaken and Kraculad

SHEWAN, TOMES & Co.,

General Mana

- Elawgkong, roth March, fot.

SALON-CINEMA THEATRE,

WYNDHAM (FLOWER) 'STREKT, OPPOSITE GENERAL POST OFFICH

BEST ENTERTAINMENT IN HONGKONG, COMIC and DRAMATIO FILMS,

Miss JESSIE THORNE, Australian Boubrette.

Miss DORIS MOAULEY. Now Songe and Dances.

Mr. CARL WALLNER, Whistler and Comedian. DAILY OHANGE OF PROGRAMME, COMPLETE CHANGE TWICE A WEEK, MONDAY and FRIDAY, DAILY TWO PERFORMANCES. First commences: 6.80 half-prios. Becond commences 9.15.

Public Works Department, sale of Crown MATINEES EVERY SATURDAY and SUNDAY 4 p.m. Half-price. land, 3 p.m.

Bandmann Opera Co., "Our Miss Gibbs," City Hall, 9 p.m.

Tuesday, 22nd March, Geo. P. Lammert, Auction sale of fümitare, st 37, Queen's Road, 11, a m.

Hughes and Hough Auction sale of Jewelery, 2.30 p..

Geo. P. Lammert Auction sale of furniture, 6; Victoria View, Kowloon, 2.45 pm,

Bandmann Opera Co., "Our Miss_Gibbs," City Hall, 9 pm.

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Wedonsday, #3rd March. Hughes & Rough Auction sale of furniture, 2.30 p.m.

Geo, PeLammert, Auction sale of forniture, at 3. Canton Villas, Kowloop, 245 pm.

Thursday, 24th March.

China Boger Refloury Co, Ltd, Annual Meeting, at the offices of Jardine, Mathason Co., Ld., 11 a.m.

Luxon Sugar Refining Co., Ltd, Annual Meeting, at the offices of Jardins, Matheson & Co., Id, 14,30 a.m.,

Saturday, 26th March.

Hongkong, 18th March, 1910.

CLARETS & SHERRIES.

BEST VALUE GIVEN.

Medoc, St. Emilion, 'St. Julien, St. Estephe,

Ch. Larose, Ch. Mouton Rothschild.

Hengkong Hotel Half Yearly Meeting, Manzanilla, Amoroso, Fino Seco, Amon-

11.30 p..

Hongkong Regatta, '1 p.,

Hongkong Football Challenge Shield Anal,

4 p.m.

Monday, 28th March, Lusitano Recreation Club Sports, at Raca Course.

Boxing Tournament at Bella View Stadium,

Tuusday, agch March, Gea, P. Lammert, Property sale, 1 p-ni,

Wednesday, soth March, Bufs Athletic Sports, Kowloon Üricket Club,

Baturday, 2nd April, HK-A-AA, Sports, Kowloon Gricket Club,

tillado, Vino de Pasto, Grand Old

Brown,

H. PRICE & CO., LD,

WINE MERCHANTS,

12, Queen's Road,

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