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November 23, 19.1.]
HONGKONG.
The temporary recognition of Mr. Masaichi Noma as Consul for Japan in this port is noti- fled in the Gazette.
Messrs. G. E. Liebert and A. R. Elias have been empowered to not as Consuls for France and Peru respectively in Hongkong.
Lau Man Chi, who at the Criminal Sessions on the 18th inst, was sentenced to five years' im- prisonment for forgery, was found dead in his cell on Wednesday morning.
The visitors to the City Hall Library and Museum last week included 363 non-Chinese and 233 Chinese to the former, 100 non-Chinese and 1,512 Chinese to the latter institution.
We are requested to state that Miss Johnstone and the other members of the Mission, wish to thank Lady Gascoigne, the ladies who presided at the stalls, and all those who so kindly came to buy at the C.M.S. Baxter Mission sale of work. The amount taken was $1,300.
A great deal of surprise and no little amuse- .ment was caused among the Wanchai Chinese cmmunity on Thursday by the spectacle of a well-dressed Chinaman careering along the Praya ou a motor-cycle. The machine was of the saddle type with seats for two behind, and these were occupied by two Chinese ladies, who appeared to relish very much the novelty of the situation. The Chinese are not prone to Western in- novations, yet the use by them of the cycle is increasing in the Colony and no doubt this pioneer motor will bring others in its train.
Upon returning from a visit to the U.S. flagship Kentucky on the 18th inst., Consul- General and Mrs. Rublee and a friend had a rather unpleasant experience. A short distance from the Blake Pier they were set upon by four or five German sailors, all more or less intoxi- cated, who rushed at Mrs. Rublee's chair and assaulted the coolies. They then made for the Consul and his friend, who managed to keep them off until their attention was attracted by some Chinese in the neighbourhood whom they attacked, thus enabling Consul and Mrs. Rublee to get away in safety. We are informed that the matter has been referred to the Ger- man Consul. The police were as usual not to be found, although the assault took place in one of the busiest quarters of the city.
The marriage took place at St. John's Cathe- dral on the 19th inst. of Mr. Frank Maitland, of the firm of Messrs. Linstead and Davis, mer- chants, Des Voeux Road Central, with Miss Alice Fraser Smith Stopani, youngest daughter of the late. Captain Stopani. The Rev. F. T. Johnson officiated. A large number of friends and guests were present at the ceremony, the bride and bridegroom being very popular in the Colony. A full choral service was given by the choir of the Cathedral, Mr. G. Grimble pre siding at the organ. The bride looked ex- tremely pretty in her charming bridal costume, and was attended by two very sweet juvenile bridesmaids. Mr. R. Shewan, Miss Stopani's guardian, gave the bride away. After the cere mony a reception was held at the house, in Peak Road, of Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Gordon.
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CHINA OVERLAND TRADE REPORT.
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Japanese Yarn continues quiet owing to temporary absence of enquiry from Tonquin, where the productions of the local French Mills are reported to be taken in preference. Prices are entirely nominal.
The ceremony attending the marriage of Mr. N. Post, Vice-Consul for Austria Hungary, with Miss Erni Starianicek, at the Roman Catholic Cathedral Glenealy, on the 16th inst., was a very pretty and interesting one. The pillars of the Cathedral were draped
Raw Cotton.-A small parcel of 53 bales new with coloured cloth, and around the altar flags season Bengal has been put on the market and were hung. Miss Stavianicek looked very sweet fetched $231. The quality is quite up to the in her bridal robes, and her train was carried
In addition to the above, about 550 average. bales Machine-ginned have been taken up at or by two pretty Ile girls. Madame Freed about late rates, say from 821 to $22), there being WOR present, and after the cormony little or no risk enquiry from the country, and sang, with exquisite feeling. Gounod's Ave Japan exporters and the Local Mill being out of Maria," this, too, despite the nufortunate fact market. Unsold stock about 2,500 bales. Noth- that the organ is none of the best. Professoring has been done in China Cotton, nominal Galuzzi played the accompaniment. A recep- quotations $25 to $29, Indian descriptions $18 Harling at their residence, 2, Victoria Lodge. tion was afterwards held by Mr. and Mrs. to $234.
H.M. surveying-ship Waterwitch returned from her cruise on the 18th, inst. and the Italian transport Morco Minghetti arrived from Taku on the 17th.
On the 19th inst the Morco Minghetti loft for the South.
On the 20th inst. the U.S. monitor Mendock went out for practice, and the German gunboat Tiger arrived from Kobe,
COMMERCIAL.
CAMPHOR.
HONGKONG. 22nd November.- No arrivals,
do.
SUGAR.
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Honakosa 22nd November.-The position of the market is nearly the same as when last reported. Quotations are:-
88.70 to 88.75 pel. Shekloong, No. 1. White.
7.80 to 7.85 5.25 to 5.30 5.60 to
5.65 8.60 to 8.85 7.70 to 7.75 5.20 to 5.25 5.10 to 5.15 12.70 to 12.75 10.65 to 10.70
do.
2, White. Shekloong, No. 1, Brown lo. ., 2. Brown Swatow, No. 1, White..
1, White. Swatow, No. 1, Brown 2. Brown Foochow Sugar Candy Shekloong.
do.
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RICE. HONGKONG, 22nd November. The downward tendency continues, the market being weak. Quotations are:- Saigon, Ordinary...
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Round, Good quality Long
Siam, Field mill cleaned, No. 2
Garden, White...
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Fine Cargo
No. 1
$2.55 to 2.60 3.55 to 3.00 3.75 to 3.80
Exchange on In/lia has continued to decline and shows a smart decline of two points, closing weak to-day at Rs. 10 for T T and Rs. 1403 for Post. On Shanghai 73, and on Yokohama 8 per cent. premiun
The undernoted business in imported and local spinnings is reported from Shanghai during the fortnight ending 16th instant, viz:-
bales No. 6s., 3,916 bales No. 16s., 575 bales No. Indian. Total sales 7,112 bales, composing 160
12s., 8 bales No. 16s., and 1,661 bales No. 20., prices, with the exception of No. 1is, which shows a small decline, remaining with little alterations as those last given and market closing firm. The unsold stock was estimated at about 37,000 bales with about 30,000 bales uncleared in the hands of the Chinese.
Japanese-Market has recovered, total sales amounting to about 1,000 bales on the basis of Tls. 84 to 871 for No. 20s., prices showing an improvement of half to one Tael and market closing steady.
Local. Total sales of spot goods amount to about 2,500 bales at Tls. 76 to 79 for No. 108., Tls. 79 to 821 for No. 129., Tls. 81 to 85 for No. 14s., Tis. 84 to 87 for No. 16s., prices continuing steady and market closing firm.
MISCELLANEOUS IMPORTS, HONGKONG, 22nd November.-Amongst the sales reported during the week are the following:-
YARN AND PIECE GOODS.-Bombay Yarn: 100 bales No. 8 at $83, to $91, 1,650 bales No. 10 at $33 to $91, 750 bales No. 12 at $88 to $93, 400 bales No. 16 at $96-50 to $103, 1,300 bales No. 20 at $100 to $110. Grey Shirtings: 600 pieces 81 lbs. Red Men and Gun at $2.82}. Drill: 150 pieces 16 lbs. Large Eagle at $6.40, 150 pieces 16 lbs.
2.65 to 2.70 Large Eagle at $6.40.
3.15 to 3.20 3.75 to 3.80 4.00 to 4.05
MISCELLANEOUS EXPORTS. Per P. & O. steamer Coromandel, sailed on the 9th November. For Manchester-60 bales waste silk. For London opt. Manchester:-28 bales waste silk. For Lyons:-380 bales raw silk. For Milan:-10 bales raw silk. For London:-72 bales raw silk, 200 rolls matting, 250 cases dry ginger, 100 bales waste silk, 4 cases silk, 2 cases lacquer ware, 1 case feathers, 1 case curios, I case blackwoodware, 3 cases effects, cases wearing apparel. For Marseilles :-9) bales raw silk, 4 cases bird feathers.
COTTON.
HONGKONG, 22nd November.-A fair business was transacted at slightly improved rates. Stock, about 2,700 balos.
Bombay,
19.50 to 22.50 piruls
Bengal (New), Rangoon,
and Dacca,
Shanghai and Japanese, Tungchow and Ningpo, Sale: 950 bales.
YARN.
METAL- Wire Nails : 2,000 kegs 14 x 4 at 85-45 to arrive. Tinplates: 1,000 cases at $7·65 to arrive.
Bombay--Nos. 10 to 20s. English-Nos. 16 to 24,
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22 to 24,. 28 to 32. 38 to 42, COTTON PIECE GOODS-
Grey Shirtings-6 lbs. 7 lbs. 8.4 lbs.
per bale
$73.00 to $113.00 114.00 to 120.00
per piece.
120.00 to 128.00
136.00 to 142,00
.155.00 to 170.00
2.10 to 2.13
2.20
to 2.80
2.80
to 3.40
9 to 10 lbs. 3.45
to 4.55
to 2.60
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White Shirtings-34 to 56 r. 2.35
58 to 60 3.05 to 4.00 64 to 60 4.05 to 5.60 Fine
5.15 to 7.45 Book-folds 4.15 Victoria Lawns- 12 yards... 0.73 T-Cloths-6lbs. (32 in.), Ord'y. 1.60
7lbs. (32 ),
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to 6.15
to 1.20
to 1.80
1.85 to 2.15
6lbs. (32 ,, ), Mexs. 1.82) to 2.02} 7lbs. (32 ).
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8 to 8.4 oz., (36 in.) 2.80
Drills, English-10 yds., 14 to 4.00
to 3.20
to 3.40
to 6.80
20.50 to 23.50
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2.700 to 28.00 28.00 to 28.30
21
16 lbs. FANCY COTTONS-
Turkey Red Shirtings—19 to Į 8 lbs i
1.45
to 3.50
Brocales-Dyed.
to
range of one to two dollars per bale, particularly in the lower counts. Reports from the country are not encouraging, but we can hardly expect any improvement there until harvesting is well
The Hongkong A.D.C. on Tuesday evening in the Theatre Royal gave a second performance of William Brough's one-act farce Trying It On, the production of which had been arranged in honour of our cricketing visitors from Shanghai and the Straits. There fairly large house, and the entertainment was of a very enjoyable nature. The cast
Mr. P. Eduljee says in his Report, dated Hong- was the same as on the occasion of the first kong, 22nd November.-The market has con- presentment of the piece on Friday night. Mr.tinued to droop and our quotations show a lower C. H. P. Hay was highly amusing in the role of Mr. Walsingham Ports, Mrs. Howkins charmingly piquant in that of Lucy the maid, Mr. C. Hudson as Mr. Jobstock, Mrs. Cuming as Mrs. Jobstock, and Miss Hutchings in the character of Fanny, acted with that ability upon which we commented in our previous notice. Mr. G. H. Ardron appeared even to greater advantage than before as Mr. Tittlebat. Following upon the farce, came a repetition of the Plantation Revels" enter- tainment, which was much appreciated and warmly applanded. The band of the R.W.F. supplied the music.
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over and internal trade resumed. Twenties and
Sixteens maintain the position last advised, but we look for lower prices, as heavy shipments are
known to be on the way.
The Shanghai market is reported to be fairly active at steady rates; this practically removes the dread of being swamped with their accumula- tions, at least for the present.
Local Mill quotations are weak with no demand. Nominal quotations $95 for No. 108., and $97 for No. 12s.
Chintzes-Assorted Velvets-Black, 22 in. Velveteens-18 in.
Handkerchiefs-Imitation Silk
WOOLENS--
per yard
to
0.22 to 0.50 0.21
to 0.26 per dozen
to
Spanish Stripes-Sundry chops.0.62 Habit, Med., and Broad Cloths 1.25
Long Ells--Scarlet, 7-10 lbs.
Assorted..
per yard
to 1.70
per piece 6.35 to 8.10 6.45 to 8.20 12.00
to 3.00
to 30.75
11.00
to 17.00
to
per pair
Blankets-8 tỷ 12 lbs.
2.50
Camlets-Assorted.. Lastings-30 yds., 31 inches
Assorted i Orleans-Plain
to 4.00
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