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CANTON NEWS.

(From our own Correspondent).

Canton, Jan. 10. Snow in Canton. Last Thursday night snow fell in Canton for the first time in about twenty-fivo years. People

REMARKABLE STORY.

Child and an Amah Charged with

Theft.

were astonished on rising on Fri-charged by Sergeant McKelvie, An amak and a little girl wern day morning to see the roofs almost at the Police Court, this morning, covered with a thin film of snow in connection with the alleged flakes. It is beadless to add that theft of 208 sovereigns, the proper the thermometer registered lower than before for many years. Must Wyndham Street.

ty of a Chinese living at 41, schools have bean dismissed and people do not. venture outside except in oles of necessity. Freezing point has not been resobed, but it is very unpleasant ly cold nevertheless,

Five Pirates Shot.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, TUESDAY, JANIȚARY 19, 1915,

CORRESPONDENCE. [The opinions expressed by the correspondenta are not necDES- arily those of the "Hongkong Telegraph."]

H

A CURRENCY PUZZLE. (To the Editor of the Hongkong Telegraph)

DAIRY FARM NEWS.

OUR

FARMER HAMS & BACON

CANNOT BE EXCELLED,

THE STAR. ·

READ THESE:

THE COURIER..

ities found prevailing in the cur Sir,-Among the many peculiar rency and exchange of Hongkong there is none more striking than

At the Royal Show to-day It is alleged that the amah doller (the legal currency of the Eureka Street, Ballarat East, been a prominent prize-taker at the fact that the Hongkong silver Mr. George Farmer, the well- For many years past, Mr known ham and bacon curor of George Farmer, of Ballarat, has and had her sent to Canton. There when compared with the notes of ous and record breaking auccesses monwealth, and h's list of suc got the child to steal the money Colony) is at a large discount followed up his previous numer the leading shows of the Com- she was stopped by the police the Hongkong and Shanghai at former shows in Melbourno oesses is now a very lengthy and and to them made a statement Banking Corporation. Jabout the money. The man wha

and Sydney by gaining first and meritorious one. At the Royal Now, these notes re only pre-champion prizes for bacon and Show which was opened in Mol- As an alteras of the robberyed the money was informed mises by the Hongkong and first and champion, prizes for bourne to-day he was again to of the Oh Sant, it nar of the child being in the custody Shanghai Back to pay on demand hams, thus pronouncing him the fore, securing mentione that five of the curved to Canton for her.

of the Camron po ice, and he jar in Hongkong their face value in without doubt Champion of the champion prizes for bacon and first ...and... ed pirates, by order of the Nam thre lie wrote a letter to his dollare ca rant in Hongkong, While I cal currency, that is, legal

Commonwealth."'

first and champion for hams," Hoi magistrate, sanctioned by the house stating when he was likely and it therefore follows that

IF YOU WANT TO CET THE BEST COME TO US. British Consul, were escorted out- Bide the Great North Gate ontinues that the amah saw the and

to return. The allegation con-fthe promise of the Hongkong Friday and shot.

Shanghai Iriter and endeavoured to get Corporation to pay a certain sum Banking Extension to Paper M

low, or the spasmodic bassoon On accoups of the European way from the house by the ver is worth more than that sum paid homage to that wand. It war, the President of the Kwangndal, but in doing so he foll itself.

drew like a magnet does steel, tung Paper Milla deems this band is jared her leg. For a time

tho pianissimo; it coerced the a propitious time to undertake to she was treated at the hospital

andanto; it nurtured the crescen extend the business of that manu and she was bright to. Court

do and it demanded the crash. this moming. The hearing of

A great giant among dwarves, a fuptory. He has presented to. Governor Li for his approval the case was fixed for tomorrow

dwarf among giants as need be. details for a plan of building snoring. The money has not

been renov. red. extension to the present works in! which three new engines are to be installed, The cost is estimated to amount to $100,000, but the j output of the factory would be more than three times what it is at present.

L

HI

"The GrotesquES,"

Due la Hongkong Very Shortly

Canton S.S. Navigation Co., Registered. On the 13th Just, Governor Ti received official antification for the the Communication Board that they bad registered the ships of Ar the Canton S.S. Navigation

protection to the is ships,

White Leather.

I

re-goa i will be glad to des these dull times Hongkong an advertisement elsewhere Coopen their season here on the 20th tt The Groturques' are to

Herter antive white leather

will be used for making the shoe soles of all thoes for 1olice in

"

J

I suppose there must be some reason for this, but only being a plain ordinary individual and not junior member of the banking fraternity I have not been able to understand any of the complicat-

a

ed explanations given me.

Perhaps you or some corres pondent could give a clear and logical explanation, which I feel certain would be appreciated by your readers.

Yours faithfully..

ENQUIRER, Hongkong, Jan. 19, 1915,

THE FILIPINO BAND. An Open Letter to the Conductor.

go

Americans will only buow the beauty of their National Anthem

TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS,

PUBLIC AUCTION. THE Undersigned has received Auction on

instructions to soll by Public

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IN

"VIYELLA" AND OTHER MAKES

when your musicians, led by you, Officers' Meus, 74th Punjabis, GUARanteed unsHRINKABLE

discourse it for them, just an fow Britishers realised the beanty of "God SRVO the King antil

you sent its glorious waves floating over the hills of this possession" of His. Majesty. Doe is grateful to you for what you have done, You in- spired lifted one from the "Itchy- koo" abyse of modern,tastes to the summit of all that is sublime, all that is beautiful and artistic. America needa be proud of

you,

namely, the Pani Baun, Chaust. Mr. Maurice E. Bandia ap swing, & vim of its own, a charin Americans appreciative of your

A hunting we will "bas a pardouin and the Won T has secured these famous enter that is infectious, a power of apability-you are a worthy po Governor will extend his usual aiuers at grost exponse, and it is real which cannot be stayed. session of the nation, a treasure to be emphasised that "The Binds all over the world have to the world at a period when Grotesques are the original played it, instrumentaliste Lave beauty is in danger of being Pry of that name and not aimilated the barking of the eclipsed by all that is brutal. combination merely adopting hounds, have shrieked the tally- Contributed. The Company seat Hongkong precisely the same experienced the hunting field, the title. They will givo inho, and, to those who have never shows which gained them so much have produced popularity at the Savoy and other counterfeit of a hunting scene. Landut honesa ani which have But you, Sir, have produced the a colourable

since been delighting audiences ecene itself. Your tally-ho was in the leading theatres of Ludin. not

whit

Cantou.

petition to this effect to Gorner Li on the 14th inst., and it has been favourably acted upon. The olai put forward is that the profits from the furnishing of this leather may as well be given to a home firm as to a foreign manu factory.

.

Surplus for 1914. The Cuinede Government reports that the total receipts for the year 1914 are $170,000,000, against distr-eme of $168,000,000, thus disclosing o surplus of $1,200,000, The amount live been deposited in the: Government Bank. This is the first time that China has been able to bust of a surplus since the Republic wàs det mp.

Short Term Loans:

The Pame Mruister, Mr. Tan,

Loan of $24,001,000 will be

TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS.

THEATRE ROYAL.

HONGKONG.

For a Short Season Only, Commencing FRIDAY, JAN. 29, MAURICE E, BANDMAN

booking is now open at Montries, others, your "barking" was better than aud those who intend particip-neither better nor worse than that ating in the enjoyment which is to any of Busses o'th' Barn or Irwell be provide will be well advised Strings, but your detail, your

reserve. seats: at the earliest

grasp of the composer's intentions, possible moment.

was superior to either, Last night we heard yelping bounds, that peculiar cry when the scent is hot. We have always noticed it in other bands by its absence. Not only the keen sense of the musician was apparent, but the From the Savoy Theatre, London,

SHIPPING SUBSIDIES.

Japanese Contracts for 1915

Signed.

Presents Messrs. Philip Braham & Campbell's Co.,

THE

Observatory Road, Kowloon. A.Quantity of Valuable House- hold Furniture. ́.

On view on day of sale. Terms: Cash on delivery.

GEO. P. LAMMERT,

Auotioneer.

TO THE ELECTORS FOR THE SANITARY BOARD.

Gentlemen,

which I was elected to represent The period of three years for

expired, and, as I have been re- quested to stand again for the post, I venture to solicit your vote

you on the Sanitary Board has

at the forthcoming election which will be held at the Supreme Court on Friday, 22nd instant, from 4 to 6 p.m."..."

As I have resided and practised in the Colony for 22 years and for, more than half that time held the office of Crown Solicitor, my pro- fessional duties have brought me, into contact with every section the Colony, and I have had con- of the community in all parts of siderable experience in drafting and enforcing the laws and re- gulations dealing with matters connected with the Public Health.. and opportunities of observing the effect of such regulations on

GROTESQUES' the welfare of the community.

The Laughter-makers.

what Monday & Tuesday 1 & 2 Feb AMATEUR THEATRICALS. "All Right on the Night." Wed. & Thurs., 3 & 4 Tob..

All my interests are bound up. in the prosperity of the Colony as a whole, and I have always en-

of my ability all such measures as Public Health without inflicting appeared to be conducive to tho

unnecessary expense or hardship on any section of the community, The present is not the time for advocating expensive structural improvements or radical altera- tions of any kind, but, if elected, I, shall do my utmost to promoto the Public Health by the efficient administration of the existing

Your obedient Servant,

F. B. L. BOWLEY,

nstinct of the sportsman played In addition to a full musical prodeavoured to support to the best its part. It was not predominant gramme of solo and concerted but just as it should be to give the undermentioned Extrava

numbers the Company will play has lately written to all the Pro- the Diet the Shipping Subsidy in which it was inspired. Yet

Although by the dissolution of the composition the atmosphereganzas on the following datos:- vincial Governors requesting their help in the raising of bill failed to become law, concu schcoled your mon one was Friday & Saturday 29 & 3) Jan funds wherawithto return tracts have been signed with the impressed more by what was "THE VILLAGE CONCERT." certain short term loans that will teamer companies on the basi-porting in you than fall due, this year. The total proposed to the Bill. The te m was purely musical. That i amount of these loans is $25;f the contracts is one year and not to say you were not 500,000, to which the Interior Nippon Yusen Kaisha for the from you, but there was an io- they have been concluded with the musics!, because it exuded applied. Together with the in- European and Australian lines, definable something which chr-"THE TELEPHONE BELLE," laws. terest acoruing, it will be arces-with the Toyo Kisen Kaisha for acterised and claimed you a Friday & Saturday 5 & 6 Feb. sary to raise about $9,600.000 the San Francisco and South belonging to the world of sport. THE MAYOR'S MATINEE." mors and the Central Government American lines, und jointly with In looking for something other to make suitable the Nippon Yusen Kaisha and than the musician in you one sees arrangements about his, parti. the Oka Shosen Kaisha for the the sportsman, not merely the cularly in view of the fact that Puget Sound (including Seattle prosaic follower of sport, but a the Nam King Join is also and Tacoma) lines. The most leader. You were meant to lead, reaching its maturity and must important radistribution is in and immediately you have to be espect of the American lines, come subordinate you will cease Financial Congress;

No.announcement has been made to appeal. You were meant to The Central Government has concerning the Osaka company's bold the baton in the fallness of ite telegraphed to the provinces application for a share in the Euro- figurative sense. Technically it is asking them to appoint repre- pean subsidy,-Japan Chronicle, called a baton; in your hand it be sentatives to meet a Peking for the di-cussion of financial que

Lis anfions

be met when dus.

.

Flease note that on each change performance, the entire musical programme is also changed,

of

Prices $3, $2, $1.

TOYO KISEN, KAISHA.

8.B.

TENYO MARU," From SAN FRANCISCO; via

and MANILA,

Doors open 8,30 p.m., Curtain HONOLULU, JAPAN PORTS

9.15 p.m. Booking at Moutrie's.

TO LET.

The above named Steamer hav ing arrived, Consignees of cargo are hereby notified to send in

signature, and to take immediate

Godown."

must

comena wand. A baton is merely TO LET Rooms on 1st floor their Bills of Lading for counter-

of Kowloon Dispensary significant of control, command Building,-Apply to Manager, delivery of Cargo from alongside. tions as follows: Likin tax, an expenditure of less po er. For centuries we have seaociated

Bwand symbolical of production. KOWLOON DISPENSARY. on 20th January at noon will

·Cargo remaining undelivered from examining deeds, probable Suoh being the ouse, the matter the wand wi h magie, an idea we HONGKONG. CANTON and be landed at Consignoos risk and short ge in estimate for 1915, is to be brought to the attention cherished in childhool, an idea MACAO STEAMBOAT Co, Ltd. expense, and delivery lessened, land tax to be paid in thoroughly sa to its efficiency in you. That wand possesses power how political expenses may be of Supt. Tam to investigate converted into, en institution by NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. then be taken from the Company's dollar colus instead of smaller the conservation of the West River. unlimited-it could bring peace Yearly Mooting of Shareholders will be effected.

The Ninety Fifth Ordinary No Fire Insurance whatever coin-, paddy-field tax reorganiaus

Oplum Smuggling Again. tion, and what amounts can be

Since the present means em could

to a riotous mob as readily as it in the Company will be held at

No Claim will be recognised promised from each province for ployed for the prevention of the angels. With it treaties could February, 1915, 12 o'clock noon remaining undelivered on the the Office of the Company. Hotel after the Goods have loft the cause friction among Mansions, on Tuesday, the 9th Steamer or Godown, and all goods the General government, illegal importation of opium seem be made, by it treaties could be for the purpose of receiving 26th January, at 5 p.m. will be to be inadequate, a plan has been shattered. That is what you Report of the Directors, together subject to rent and landing made by the chief officers of that made one believe. department to obtain four steam

with a Statement of Accounts, launches to be used as patrol boats as impressive, though your ability Directors and Auditors.

You are not en impressionable declaring a Dividend and electing All chafed and otherwise dam-

charges. in the waters of the various disproves your faculties to be highly The Transfer Books of the in the Godown and examination aged Cargo to be left on board or of his foremen, a the inventor of tree, arb with a apreial fficer one might be permitted to my Company will be closed from the of same to be held on 27th Janu- a new dredge that said to be sup

on board who shall be empowered rapidly sensitive. The cornes 26th January to the 9th February, erior to anything on the chet. to arrest any violators of the law had to respond at the righ By Order of the Board of All Claims must be filed on or

1915, both days inclusiva. Details are not available, bas it is and send them to the proper moment because your wond asserted this machine will ra se magistrates for condign punish-said so, and the moment could more debris from the bottom of ment. This scheme has been sent not be other than right. The a river in a given time than to the Governor for his approval, euphonium bass, the flute mel Hongkong, 19th January, 1915, Any other dredge, and do it with

Invention of a New Style"

Dredge.

The chief officer of the Wang

Po Dock hes sent to Governor Li

the name of Wong Puck-ws, one

Directors;

Ary at 10 x.m,

W. E. CLARKE

play Secretary,

dr. before 3rd February, otherwise

l not be recognised, O WURIU

Actg. Agent Hongkong, 19th January 1915,

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