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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, SATURDAY, FABRUARY 19, 1916.

VICTORIA THEATRE.

COMPANY MEETING.

A

LATEST WAR TELEGRAMS.

The Melbournes" Opening Night.

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[Router's Service to the " Telegraph.""]

GERMAN INTRIGUE AT MADAGASCAR.

PLOTS OF A NATIVE RISING FAIL COMPLETELY.

February 18, 155 p.m.

SCAVENGERS SCARCE.

* Eollet of the Street" Left To

Individual Enterprise,

POLICE EKSERVE

ALBULANCE WORK. RUBBER SHARE

The first time that the smbu- Iance of the Falios Beserve has been used was yesterday morn- ing, three people being taken to the Government Civil Hospital. These were a Chinese married

REPORT.

PRICES BY MAIL From SING-

APORE Dated February Irth, 1915%

Nom. Value. Buyers Sellars.

** Shares

1/3

1/6

10/8

Allagar

wits end to supply a sufficient suffering from some form of opinn Bekob staff to deal with the removal of poisoning, bas the cases were not Ekt Mertajam house refuse, a duty which must of a serinos Dature. Two other Bkt Sembawang be discharged in the interests of women, who had partaken of the Chersonese public health; and in these cir same food, would not go to hos-Chinapal cams ances an appeal is made to Pital and are now apparently Cicely

Pref. The Police all householders to reduce their quite recovered.

Consolidated cutput of odds and ends to the rye Ambulance and Surgeon beg Inspector Thomas attended and Heawood smallest possible limits.

Ister conveyed them to Elospital.

(Continued from Front of Extra.) while the Bank has lost through his death a most able and loyal adviser, averyone who has had the privilege of knowing him has lost a most valued and trusted

There was a very crowded friend. In previous years, I have

house at the Vistoria Theatre last. Following upon a dearth of often heard the gentleman who

night when the Melbournes gave duatman, there has befallen a their has seconded the report at the

opening performanca ecaroity of soavangere at Home. annual general meeting con-

Shanghai papers in praising this Distmas are necessarily active ocuple and their daughter, all of Sterling Shares. gratulate the management apon

little company said no more than and able-bodied; they are not less whom live on the first door of 12, the satisfactory statement ambi

is deserved, and, judging from patriotic than other men, and the Fraya, Kennedy Town mitted to the shareholders, but If

the prolonged applause with their numbere have been greatly They were suddenly taken ill Reuter's correspondent at Paris states that grave and longstand-which every item was greeted depleted by the call to arms. Some after having anten their Anglo-Malay think that this year such con- ing German intrigues have been discovered at Madagascar, but that last night, its stay here should of the local authorities are at their dinner, and they appeared to be Batang Malaka gratulations 326

sapecially the plotters have failed completely to engineer a native rising. The be a long and profitable one, Justified. Something far beyond Germans hoped to compel the French to maintain important Mas Ada Edney, who is an old theordinary difficulties of business has had to be contended with, Sarisons on the island. Up to the present, over two hundred Hongkong favourite, delighted and yet we find that it has been arrests have been made, and more are expected. The white and the audience with a rish Tariety possible to strengthen further the five population alike remained faithful to the French flag. of songs, as well as by her er position of the Bank by writing officers were to be poisoned on the night of December SL

It appears that all officials, officers and nun-commissioned ceedingly clarer acting in the down investments and property

closing sketch: "The Bachelor's Dream Miss Eileen Melbourns accounts and at the same time to distribute among the shafeholders

was equally popular in her the same dividend as last year. I

The popularity of the |ragtime songs, ss well as in her am very glad to learn that our bold-

clarerimpersonations respectively cooker has made the old-fashioned ing of Consols has at last been

of a coster girl and a geisha.

kitchen range well-nigh obsolete, Mr. Melboume proved to be a but where it still exista much of the disposed of This investment has been a drain opon our profits for

February 18, 140 p.m.

very hard worker and much of domestic rubbish which ordinari- many years, and it is most satia-

Renter's correspondent at Petrograd says its appears that the his fooling was immensely cleverly awaits the call of the dustusu, factory to know that as far as can nine outlying forte at Erzerum mentioned on the 15th and 16tha an amusing duet with Miss can be burnt and reduced to the On the Melbourne-s parody Ex-bandier form of axbes. be possibly foreseen sy farther inst, all above the snow line, were captured in 48 hours in a allocation from profits for the cyclonic rash by Siberian troops covering twelve miles. During celsior" he kept the house in other hand, of course, gas heaters purpose of writing down the in- the fighting, the Russians feinted, leading the Tarks to think that a continual laugh, and succeeded automatically reduce the quantity vestments of our Sterling Reserve flanking march from the south was impending. Simultaneous in doing pretty much the same in of debris requiring removal; with 2 little fore- Fund will be annecessary. I hope ly, the Russians on the Black Sea littoral were most sativa impersonation of Horace and that if next year's profits equal Meanwhile, the striking force, mainly Siberians made a daring Goldinwhile, as the Bachelor in thought by the housewife and the those of this year, it may be found march for several days through blizzarda and surprised and seized the sketch, he was a huge success servants it is estimated that the possible to divert to the pockets the ridges north of the city. They then took the two outermost from start to finish. It should rabbish that now has to be dealt of the shareholders some of northern forts at the rear and swept southwards behind the eastern be added that the sccompanying with by the dustman might be

reduced by one-half. the 12 laicha

required line of forts which faced eastwards, mastering all seven within 24 was excellent throughout. this Jear for the writing hours. - down of opr investments. It is admitted in Petograd that the Tarks, believing Erzerum

THE CAPTURE OF ERZERUM,

DASHING TACTICS BY SIBERIAN TROOPS.

We all of as welcome the remarks to be impregnable, concentrated their forces at Bagdad. which the Chairman bas made

It is reported at Athens that the Russians have reached Baibart,

with reference to the insinuations 75 miles north-west of Erzaram, on the road to Trebisɔnd,

directed against the Bank of

favouring the Germans. I hope

that what has been said will effect- ually put a stop to such sesert- ions in the fature. The silocs- tion of à bonus on their salaries to the members of the staff will meet with the hearty approval of all shareholders.

TROUBLE AMONG ARABS,

PROTECTION OF EGYPTIAN GOVERNMENT SOUGHT.

February 18, 2.30 p.m-

The Timer correspondent at Cairo atates that dissensions have The difficulties which have had to broken out amongst hostile Arabe on the Western frontier. be overcome this year must have

A petition, signed by fire Sheikhs of the Eastern Tribe, wa caused the Chiet Manager, Hans-bought to Matruh, beseeching the protection of the Egyptian gera and Agents nach anxions Government against their hereditary Tripolitian enemies, who, thought, while reduced numbers incited by Turkish officers, maltreat them. must have entailed extra work Refugee Bedouing have arrived in a pitiabis condition, and in all departmenta, but the report declare that their compatriots desert wholesale at the first now presented to as is proof of opportunity. the loyal co-operation of all mem- bers of the staff from top to bottom. I have now the pleasure to second the adoption of the report and acccants as presented. The Chairman-The report and accounts are

Low before

the meeting for discussion. No

THE BLOCKADE OF GERMANY.

SWEDEN'S SUGGESTION TO AMERICA.

February 18, 2.30 p.m. . According to Reuter's correspondent at New York, officials state that Sweden has frequently suggested that the United States shareholders having any question should join a conference of neutral nations with the object of to sek I will now pat the reacta- tion before the meeting. Those Protesting against the alleged dislocation of trade owing to the. Allies blockade of Germany, but the United States intends to in favour please hold up their bands Against? Carried - Protest on her own behalf, independently of other asutrals, as

occasion arises.

animously. The next business is the re-election ofretiring directors. Mr. Humphreys - Chair. man, it gives me much pleasure to propose the re-election of the Hon. Mr. P. H. Holyoak, and the Hon. Mr. David Landale directors.

THE ANCONA QUESTION,

February 18, 2.30 p.m. Beater's Washington correspondent states that the Ancona

as settlement has been with-held pending proper assurances by Austris

regarding the treatment of merchantmes.

Mr. Danbar Mr. Chairman

I beg to second that.

The Chairman: The re-election

of the fion. Mr. Holyoak, and

myself as directors has been pro-

posed by Mr. Humphreys and.

EXILED ROYALTY.

February 18, 2.20 p.ta

Beater's correspondent at Paris states that the King and

secorded by Mr. Darbar, Those Queen of Montenegro are taking up their residence at Larmont

in favour please hold up their in Bordeaux.

handa. Those against? Carried

manimcealy. The next business,

gentlemen, is the election of

auditors.

Dr. Noble bag to propose

that Mr. J. W. C. Bonner and

auditore.

LABOUR AT THE DOCKS.

THE PREVENTION OF CONGESTION.

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February 18, 2.30 patie

Mr. F. Maitland be re-elected Government Committee in the planning of the mobilization of all available labour, to prevent wastage and congestion a: the docka. Mr. Findlay Smith:-I beg to It is expected that penal rates will be charged on goods allowed so The Chairman:The re-elecomain in vessels and on wharves beyond a fixed period.

Transport and trades unionists are co-operating with the

Becond that.

tion of Mr. J. W. C. Bonner and

Mr. F. Maitland as auditora

for the exsning year has beea.

proposed by Dr. J. W. Noble,

and seconded by Mr. Findlay

NO MORE WHISKY|

February 18, 2.30 p.m. The Daily News says that Mr. Lloyd George has decided to take

Smith. Those in favour please over popstill distilleries; hence there will be no more whisky

hold up their hands. Against? produced from that source. Carried unanimously. That is all

the business gentlemen, thank you for your attendance, Dividend boads will be ready on Monday.

VOLUNTEER RESERVE

ORDER.

HKV.B. Order No. 18, izne 1 to-day by Major Wakeman, Com- manding I.K.V.R., state-

Parades.

Parades for week ending 20th inet, nil.

Detall.

On daty till Friday the 25th in B.K.V.C.

Next for duty-“B” Co.

APPAM PASSENGERS ARRIVE HOME.

February 18, 2.30 p.m.

A hundred of the passengers from the Appam have arrived in Plymouth. They include Sir E. and Lady Merewether, snd. Mr.

F. 8. James, Governor of Lagos.

BRITISH FAMILIES FROM BAGDAD.

February 18, 2.30 p.m.

According to Itenter's correspondent at Cairo, the American Minister at Atheos reports that Mr. Crée, Mr. Whitley, Mr. Janes and Mr. Bryans, with their families, from Bagdad, are at Mosal. They are all well.

CHURCH SERVICES.

HONGKONG A, D. C.

the

Jasi Kamuning Perak Kota Tinggi Labo (FMS) Linggi Ord. London A. R Merliman Padang Jawa Pataling

Perak

Port Dickson

Selangor

S'pore Para S'pore United

As will be seen from another Str. Settlements

column, the A. D. O. is giving its performances of The Angel

(Bertan) Sumatra Para · Sgai Kapar Untd. Serdang ·

Sumatra

5/-

18/5

9/6

10/6

3/8

15

16/0

51 Shares.

19/-

50%

$716

100%-

80

60%

in the House" on March 4 and B in The toilet of the streets must aid of the Blue Cross Fand. The still be carried on though it must booking opens at Moatrie's of Unid. Sumatra be confessed that in some neigh February 25 and, with a view to Unid. Tamang bourhoods it is rather alorenly, swelling the proceeds, it has been Vallambross and the exigencies of war are decided to charge $4 for all good made to cover a multitade at sentre seats throughout the house Anglo-J27H St-John's Cathedral, Hongkong—mudheaps. There is always the (Stalls and Circle) and $3 for Batu Tiga

Septuagesima Sunday

20th emergency of a mowfall to be side sesta. It is hoped that this Bkt. Kajang February, 1916. Holy Com-considered, and at lesst one innovation, which has been intro Bkt. Lintang menion (8.5 a.m.) Matina (11 borough council, taking time by duced in the cause of charity, will Ext. Bajsh a.) Responses: Ferial Veniter the forelock, has issued an appeal meat with the support it certainly Castlefield Tumer. Psalms: 10. Te Deum: to the public to "do" its own deserves. Although the advance

Damanisars -- Hanley, Trent Henley (7th doorsteps and sidewalk in the booking system adopted for pre Duff Dev.

Dennistown moming). Jubilate: Troutbeck

even of such a visitation. (27th morning), Anthems, "From

vions charity performances has Golconda Malay 41/$ all that dwell" Walmizley.

It is obvious that the appeal to been abandoned for this occasion, Hayoep

9/- Hymn:83. NB.-Psalm 102,

casual labour to meet the cases big rush for seats is anticipated Bands &L'"lands50/- verses 1, 12, 15, 21, 25, 28 in will be fruitless. There is no on the morning of February 25, Inch Kenneth 60)- unison. God Save the King casual labour now, or if there is, and those desirous of securing Kapar P Holy Communion (12 Noon) it is of so casual a nature as to be good ones are advised to be at Kuala Luper 70 Evensong (5.45 pm) Responses: useless. To a very large extant Montrie's early.

Lanadron 37/6 Ferial Psalms: of the 20th if there is a snowstorm in London evening. Magnificat: Hopkins the removal of the fall must be (5th evening). Nunc Dimittis: left to private and individual Hopkins (5th evening). Hymns enterprise. 489, (T. 597), 228, 12.

WEATHER REPORT.

St. Andrew's Church, Kowloon.-

Septuagesima Sunday 20th February 1916. Morning Prayer Hymn: 135. Responses: Festal Venite: Baraby. Psalms: As Set. Te Deum: St. Jude. Jubi- late: Onseley. Hymns: 133-423. 498. Kyrie: Matader. National Anthem Evening

Prayer. Hymn: 58. Responses: Festal. Psalms: Alternative Chants. Magnificat: W. A. Chant No. the east coast of Chica 398. Nunc Dimittis W. A. Chant No. 376. Hymas: 483- 431-132 (tume

On the 19th at 11.07-4 fresh anticy clone has formed over 3. China.

Pressure has "decreased slightly from Formosa to Borneo and over S. W. China)

No returns from Japanese stations.

Fresh monsoon may be expected along

Eongkong Rainfall for the 24 hour 397). Vesperading at 10 am. to-day, 9 incha. Hymn. National Anthem.

Union Church, Kennedy Road-

Sunday Services, Morning 11 A01. Hymas:

FORECAST FOR THE 24 HOURS ENDING AT NOON TOMORROW.

Forecast

East

District

5, 555, 236,1 Hongkong to Gap Rock... winda, 298. Evening 6 pm Hymns: 375, 12, 142, 308. Preacher: Bay. J. Kirk Maconachie.

St. Peter's Church, West Point.

8am Holy Communioni-11am. Morning Prayer with address. ME F. W. Everton.

Seamen's Institute-Men's Con- ference at 3 p.m. Conducted by the Rev. C. L. Cooper-Hunt.

The Gospel Hall-(No. 10 and 12 Pedders Street). On the Lord's Day Believers meet for Worship at 5 pm. and the Lord's Supper; at 4 p.m. a Children's Meeting; at 8p.. Preaching Tuesday and Thurs day, at 8 pm. Exposition of Scripture. Saturday at 8 pm Prayer Meeting

Wesleyan Methodist Wancbai,- Sunday Service 10:15 am Evening Service 6.15

2 Formosa Chamel.

¿ cloudy,

NEwinds,

strong-

21/3 3/5

85)

Langen (Java) - 30%-

Ledbury

401-

Lumut *

Malacca F.P,

Ord.

30

85

ARRIVED.

Prat, 70/-

77/0

Mt. Austin Nordanal

17

18/-

17/6

Hailan. Ft. a. 307, Ch. Julien, 19th Feb. Permas

-Torrana, 14th Feb. Gen-Pegoh

20/-

40%-

Chiness.

Bembia Ord. Titai, Eras 3.730, J. W. Read, 19th Feb. Rembia Pref. -Kutebuzoya, 15th Fab. Gen-Rubber Plant B. & S.

Invest. Hanoi, Fras. 707, Kodraz, 19th Feb Sagge Kwangsbouwan, 18th Feò. Gen. -Marty.

Sapong Taksang. Br. xx, 977, Knight, 19th Feb.---

SeaSeld Haiphong, 13th Feb. Gez-Sendayan J. K. & Co.

Seremban Eupet. Br. na 205, A. J. Scott, 19th Feb. Shelford

Bangkok, 18th Feb, Rice and Sialang Teakwood-3.& 8.

17/-

20/-

18/-

20%-

10/9

12/6

110-

12/8

751-

17/6

45/-

S'gei Choh

50%-

S'gei Salak

S'gei Way

70%-

Tebrau (Johor) 407-

LATEST SHIPPING

NEWS.

MOVEMENT OF STEAMEÉS.

Untd.Sua Betong 22-

Dollar Shares.

51 Shares

Alor Gajah

3.25 $,50

Ayer Kuning

1.10

1.25

10

2.25

4,50

$,00

.63

75

The LK. L. 4. NIPPON MARU Ayer Molek which sailed from San Francisco on the Balgownie 22nd January is expected to arrive at this Bkt. Jelutong

South coast of China be? The same port vis Honolule. Japan Forts & Shang Bri. Katil tween H.K, and Lamock] as Nat hai on Monday the flat is, at about

4 South coast of China be-The same tween H.K. and Hainan. ax No. 1.

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L'F. CLAXTON, Director Hongkong Observatory, Febmary 19.

1. Barometer, reduced to 2 degreen. Fahrenheit on the level of the saw in In case, tenths and hundredths.

2 Temperature, in the shade, in degrees Fahrenheit.

the Humidity of air saturated with mois

3 Hamidity, in percentage of saturation ture being 100.

4 Direction of Wind; to two points. 5 Force of Wind, according to Benafore Scala

Charch,

State of Weather, b blue sky, o do Morningtached cloud, d dining rain, 1 loc. a Sunday gloomy, bhail, 1 lightning, o overcast, p p.m.

panding showers, a squally, resin, s #OW,

thunder, visibility, w dew wet. Soldier's.acd Sailor's Home

Arsenal Street.-Sunday Even-. ing, Gospel Services 8 p.m.

St. Joseph's Church, Garden Road-Mass and Sermon at 10 am. followed by the Bede-. diction of the Blessed Sacra- ment.

METEOROLOGICAL.

Previous

Barometer Temperature Humidity Wind Direction ...“

BOROR....

Roman Catholic Cathedral, Glen. enly. Low Masses at 6, 7, and 9.30 am. High Mass at Bam Weather 5.30 pm-Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament.

Pain

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TO-DAY'S ADVERTISMENTS,

DIOCESAN SCHOOL AND ORPHANGE

Thursday morning 24th instant.

Schoul duties will be resumedon For Terms for boarder'or day- scholars apply to

The HEADMASTER. Hongkong. 19th February, 1916.

NOTICE

75 385

Glenealy Jeram

-1.25

1,50

1,40

150

Jimah

88

.95

Malaka Pinds.

2.05

2:15. **

Mandai Tekong

70

75

Pantai

1.50

1,06

Punggor

.70

80

Tambalak

78

1.28

Ulu Pandan

ر

Unid. Malacca 1.10

$2 Shares.

Kompas

5,00 5,10 Malakoff

4,05 $4,20 New Serendah 2,70 ·2.85 Sandycroft 9,35-10,00 S'gei Bagan 2.15 2,30 Trafalgar,

HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI Kelemak

BANKING CORPORATION. Lunas

1.10

1.25

Sy Shares

Ayer Panas 8.75 Chat Serdang 8,50 Haytor

2.25

9,00

-7.00 8.00

4,60

5,00

4.30 4.80

at the rate of Two

THE FINAL DIVIDEND Merni DECLARED for the

Year Ayalas ending 31st December, 1915, Fajam

Pounds

2.25

-3,50

$30

15,80

16.10 d

Radella

10,00

10:05

Sio Shares,

Day. On date On date Three Shillings Sterling, together Teluk Auson 3.35 926

with a Bonts of five shillings Sterling per share, is payable on Bukit Timah 18.00 and after MONDAY the 21st day Pulau Bulang 126

Indragiri 10,00 11:00

30.03. 30.04

30.00

62.

64

:69

23

92

76

I

E

5

Bight cyan, de Tampointmen

First Church of Christ Scientist, as

-MacDonnell Road. Sundays. 11.15 a.m. Wednesdays, 5.30pm

HK. Observatory, 19th February.

STAT, CLATA

of February, Current, at the Offices of the Corporation, where Shareholders are requested to apply for Warrants.

By order of the Court of

Directors,

N.J. STABE,

Tapab

2.50 16.00 17:00 WRIGHT & HORNBY. Share and General 1 6. Des Voeux Road

Tel, address. Rec

* Chief Manager, TAK TELEGRAPH 2025

19th February, 1916.

ITSELF RESPONSIBLY

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