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THE YARN MARKET.

Despondent Conditions

Accentuated.

The despondent conditions that permeated our last report, issued on the 20 alt., bave become far sher accaatusted during the fort. night duder review and we bave to record a series of stagnant markete.

The stumbling block has again been the soute difficulty experi- enced by importers in covering "exchange against sales. Most of

the banke refuse to sell rupees to any extent and the few that operate do so very sparingly and irregularly. In the circumstances, "it bas been impossible for holders to think seriously of business; and panding a estisfactory improve- ment in the financial ai.nation in Bombay, transactions are bound

be within a narrow groove, The business during the period barely totale 1,500 bale, made

MILITARY CONCERTS.

Enjoyable Programmes at Stonecutters · Island.

Two very highly successful concerta were given by the Royal Artillery and Royal Engineers af Stonecutters Island on Monday. and Toesday, as a welcome to the. new draft from home and a fare- well to the home-going draft.

The concert hall was

Very

tastefully decorated with buuting and Bowers, presenting a very pleasing eff ot.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, SATURDAY, MAY 5, 1917.

who accompanied the artists throughout the long programme.

The singing of “God Sava" the King" brought the concert to a successful conclusion.

The general expenses of these entertainments are being met ou: of the Services Entertainment Fund," which all ranks greatly appreciate.—Contribu’ed.

TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS.

PUBLIC AUCTION:

with a classical overture on the Taelengthy programme sisried

by Trampeter Perry singing one lic Auction on piano by Gunner Harris, followed of our latest war songs in fine SATURDAY the style.

THE Undersigned has received instructions to sell by Pub-

Gunner Hartley smased me with his song, "Six short soldiers, scrubbing six short shirts", the next item being a catchy song by Guazer Britnell, assisted in the choras by Tpter. Perry dressed up of small parcels; rates, how-as a veteran, who sang "from the ever, have been steady to firm centre of the hall. Sand în many instances show sn

advanos of 2 to $6.

Stocks are satimated at 21,000 bales including 13,000 bales bar gained for.

12th May.

1917. commencing at 10.30 am, at No. 7 Macdonnell Road,

Quantity of Valuable Household Furniture

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etc, etc, etc. Also

A few pieces of Choice Canton Blackwood-ware.

On view from Friday, the Ilth

No. 5 on the programme wse a | Pong well rendered by Gannar; inst. “ Roberts, who possesses a voice far above the average, and WAS deservedly encored.

Oar old Stonsentters favourite, Arrivals. The mail steamer Br. Livesay, was again partion- Nagoya and extra steamer Indo larly fanny with his comio songs Maru from Bomber have brought and patter. Gunner Jones sang in altogether 3,000 bales for Hongkong and 10,000 bales for "sleep in the Deep"; this new arrival possesses a fine deep base Shanghai; Shipments from Hoog. kong to Shanghai and coast porta amount to sboat 1,000 bales.

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Shanghai, though labouring under the same disabilitier, bas better account to render. Prices are comparatively better "and the fortnightly sales are advised a 7,000 bales,

Japanese Yaras-There are no available stocka on the market

and what little parcels arrive are being snapped up by the dealers advancing rates, which show in appreciation of $5/10 over thoes of the last fortnight. Quota tions are as follows:-Nagasaki, No. 20. $194; 3 Borees, No. 16s. $177; Horses, No. 20s, $189; Yellow Jose, No. 20. $180; Betru, No. 10, $150; Satan, No. 20, $195; Blas Fish, No. 20, $195.

Raw Cotton.-No sales are recorded either in Bengal or Chinese. Quotations. — Benge! at $27 to $32 and Chinese at $31 to $30 per pical.

ST. JOHN AMBULANCE

BRIGADE.

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voice.

The surprise and hit of the concerts, was the cross patter and topical verses given by Master Gunner Martin and Sergt. Parse; these artists kept the audience facial contortions and fanny screaming with laughter, their

military costumes causing great hilarity.

Gunner Grant, with his rich Scots brogue, gave a recitation in clever style.

Catalogues will be issued, Terms-Cash.

GEO. P. LAMMERT.

Auctioneer.

IN THE SUPREME COURT

OF HONGKONG

ORIGINAL JURISDICTION.

IN THE MATTER of the UNION WATERBOAT COMPANY, LIMITED.

(and Reduced)

and

. IN THE MATTER of the Companies, Ordinance No. 58 of 1911.

50,0,0

NOTICE IS HEREBY given that a Petition presented A great acquisition to the to the Supreme Court of Hong- Stonecutters concert

the 17th day of party is kougon Ganner Ashby, an actor who| April, 1917, for confirming a should be seen to be appreciated. of the above Company from Resolution reducing the capital He presented the sketch, "The $500,000 (Five hundred thousand Queen's Messenger", (a story of dollars) divided into German espionage).......

shares of $10 each (whereof the capital is $277,230 divided into 27,723 shares of $10 each and the unissued capital is $222.770 divided into 22,277. shares of $10 each) to $416,31 (Four hundred and thousand eight hundred and Pari 2 of the programme com- thirty one dollars) divided into menced with another .overture 27,723 shares of $7 each (being

Ashby, as the masked lady", issued was wonderfully clever. Lieut. Williams, R G.A., ably took the party of "The Messenger", and showed himself to be an actor of great promise.

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DAIRY FARM NEWS.

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TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS;

HONGKONG CLUB.

NOTICE.

skilfully played by Gunner Har- the issued capital of the Com-A G EXTRAORDINARY

GENERAL MEETING of

rie, followed by Corp!. White, pany) and into 22,277 shares of the members of the Hongkong RE, with a violin solo.

$10 each (being the unissued Cub will be held in the Club capital as aforesaid) is directed House on MONDAY, the 14th to be heard before His Honour May, 1917, at 5.15 F.M the Chief Justice on WEDNES Business As Bat forth in DAY the 9th day of May, 1917, the Notice posted in the Hall of at 10 o'clock A.M.

Br. Fitzpatrick, with his hamo- one anecdotes, caused many to hold their sides with laughter; be has a style all of his own and he was one of the beat" turns"

Orders isaned by Mr. E. Ralphs of the evening.

ate:-

Mrs." Marley, who is a wellf known singer in Hongkong, Y.M.CA. Division.

kindly gave an extra toro. Her Tuesday, May 8-8 p.m. First beautiful voice was heard to great Aid Lecture by Surgeon 8. F. advantage in the omoert hall, the Tee; 9 p.m. Squad and Siret andience insisting on an encore. ober Drill.

Another extra turn was given Thursday, May 10-8 p.m. by Lieats. McCann and Cocks, Bandage Practice-Corporal Wei their "get-up" being too funny Kan will take charge; 9 p.m. for words. They sang "My Squad and Stretcher Drill. Friend Jahn", and "Another little drink wouldn't do us Boy harm", the chorus of the latter being taken up by the audience with great gusto.

Salyingpun Division

P.

Monday, May 7 Squad and Stretcher Drill,

Wednesday, May 9-7 pm, Gymnasiam. Bandage Practice,

Friday, May 11 -7 Equad and Stretcher Drill.

p.m.

Queen's College Divison. Tuesday, May 8-4 15 p.m. Squad and Stretcher Drill,

Wednesday, May 9.-12.45 p.m. Gymnasium. Members of the Stigingpum Division may

*tend

Friday, May 11-4.15 p.m. Squad and Stretcher Drill.

Victoria Divison.

Tuesday, May 8-5.15 p.m. Sqasd and Stretcher Drill

Thursday, May 10-7.45 p.m. First Aid Lecture for Beoruits; Tang Woh Hospital.

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Friday, May 11th.-5.15 p.m. Squad and Stretcher Drill,

Begglog,

hire comedian, was well received, Ganner Gaskell, our Lancas

as ala waz Gunner Bray, with his bass solo,

Dated this 4th day of May, 1917. DEACON, LOOKER, DEACON.

& HARSTON, 1. Des Voeux Road, Central,

Hongkong. Solicitors for the Company.

"KONINKLYKE PAKET- VAART MAATSCHAPPY.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

From SINGAPORE

"VAN WAERWYCK,"

Br. Livessy and S. Gr. Kaight THE Steamship were nex: on the programme, they raised many a hearty laugh with their manneri m", fanny sayings and catchy chorus.

Br. Light wang, "When you go down the Vale", in his necal brilliant manner.

having arrived from the above ports, Consignees of cargo are hereby notified that all Goods are being landed at their Lieut. McCann, who is shortly extra hazardous Godowns of the risk into the hazardous andfor leaving the Colony on setire Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf service, rendered "My Old Shako". and Godown Company, Ltd. and the "Corporal'a Ditty," in whence and/or from the Wharves masterly, style, bis clear notes delivery may be obtained. ringing throughout the hall.

Goods not cleared by 11th

The last item was a musical May, will be subject to rent.

sketch "The Night Watchman, " All broken, chafed and damaged presented by members of the packages are to be left in the Bergts. Mees and their ladies. Godowns, where they will be ex-

Master Gunner Martin, in the 1917, at 10 am.

amined од the 10th May,

title role, was ably assisted by Claims against the steamer Sorgts. Parep and Smith and Mrk. must be presented in writing A Chinese, was charged before Tatton. The Master Gunner was within ten days after arrival of Mr. C.D Melbourne, at the Police extremely clever, and the chorus | steamer, otherwise they will not Court this morning, with begging of "The Night Watchman" was be recognised, from Europeans ontside the King taken up by the audience. Edward Hotel.. Defendant denied Grest credit is due to the hard That he had begged and said be working committee under the was a ricksha driver. His Wor-direction of Lieut. Ma Cann, sleo hip said he was a strong man to Bargt Major, Heath us stage and had no right to beg De Manager, Thanks are also"dus

Fidant was bound over,

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No Fire Insurance will be ef- fected by the undersigned in any

Bills of Lading will be coun case whatever. tarsigned by...

JAVA-CHINA-JAPAN LYN,

Agents.

to Sergt. Barker and Br. Southall, Hongkong, 4th May, 1917,

the Club

.

By Order.

E. DES VEUX,

Secretary, Hongkong, 4th May, 1917.

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