Intimations.
G. FALCONER & Co.,
WATCH-MAKERS AND JEWELLERS.
TECOE
MANSIONS.
OF
NEW SELECTIONS
DIAMOND JEWELLERY AND ENGLISH SILVER WAKE, KIGH-OLASS GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES. LARGE SELECTION OF PRESENTATION PLATE, CUPS, BOWLS, zro. G. FALCONER &
ADENTS 701 KOES'S FAMOUS TELESCOPES J BINOCULARS, LORD KELVIN B NAUTICAL INSTRUMENTS, ADMIRALTY CHARTS AND BOOKS.
SOLE AGENTS FOR THE EMPIRE TYPEWRITER.
M. MUMEYA,
JAPANESE ARTIST AND PHOTOGRAPHER, ENLARGEMENTS ON BROMIDE PAPER
AND FINISHED IN CRAYON.
ALL KINDS OF WORK DONE FOR AMATEURS. VERY FINE PANORAMIO VIEWS OF HONGKONG.
BA, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL.
TYPEWRITERS! TYPEWRITERS!! Typewriters repaired, cleaned, overhauled, and broken parts duplicated under expert
supervision,
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Intimations.
MITSU BISHI COSHI KWAISHA
(MITBU BISH 00.) COAL DEPARTMENT
MARUNO-UCHI, TOKIO:
CABLE ADDRESS I
'IWASAKI' Which applies to sl. Branch Offices,
Al, A BO 5th Edition, Western Union Ondes. used.
All Lotters Addressed -
MANAGER, MITSUBISHI CO., with name of place under. BRANCH OFFICES ;- NamaBAKE, MOJI, KOER, KABATED, BHANGHAI, HONGKONG AND HANKOW.
AGENCIES: YOKOHAMA : M. ASADA, Esq. CHINKIANG: Messrs GraRING & Co MANILA: Mere MACONDRAY & Co.
SOLE PROPRIETORS of Takasima, Oobi, Shionow, Namasuta and Kami. Yamada Collieries and also Hojo Colliery, which will ubortly be ready to produce on a large scale the best Buzan Osal
THE CHINA MAIL.
The Road and Branch Oficos and the Agencies of the Company will receive suy | order for Coals produced hom the above
Qld Machines Renovated. Terms Very Moderate, allerless.
SATISFACTION GUARANTEED.
BICYCLES
FOR SALE, REPAIR, EXCHANGE AND - HIRE.
THE DRAGON CYCLE CO.,
Hongkong, February 18, 1907.
11, D'Aguilar Stroot.
£215
Holloway's
PILLS & OINTMENT
Should be in every Home.
The Pills
CURE INDIGESTION,
The Ointment
OURES SPRAINS, WOUNDS, BILIOUSNESS, HEADACHE, SORES, SKIN ERUPTIONS
AND COMPLAINTS OF FLATULENCE, DIZZINESS, &a.) THE CHEST AND THROAT,
CONSTIPATION,
RECOMMENDED AND
USED BY ALL GOOD NURSES.
Manufactured only at 98, New Oxford Street (late 533, Oxford Street, Loudo
DINNEFORD'S
The Universal Remedy for Acidity of the Biomach, Headache, Heartburn, Indigestion, Biur Eructations, Biio Afootipas,
DINNEFORDS MAGNESIA
The Physician' Caro for Gout, Photummatic Gout and Gravel
Safest and most Effective Aporiont far Begular Ves.
•
MAGNESIA
THERE IS NO DOUBŤ
THAT
where xino's › Fruft felt has been taken in the earliest stages disonce it has in Innumerable instances prevented a serious
rosa, The effect of
ENO'S 'FRUIT SALT'
pon say disordered, sloeplesu, or Esvarish condition is simply
%
marvellous and unsurpassed. In foot it
TS.
NATURE'S OWN REMEDY
SAUTION-Emine Pie Cple and see that is markeJ ENO S'PEUTT SALTY
theres youhape the sincerest form of Rallery IMITATION, AN PIJAMA unly by 3, d. ENO, 149, FRUIT BALT' WORKS, COndon, B.E Eng, by 5, d. END'S Patent
sta by Chemists and Stores everywhere.
OAKEYS
WELLINGTON KNIFE POLISH
LADELPHIAL EXHIBITION
WELLINGTON SILVERSMITHS BLACK LEAD SOAP PLATE
FOR CLEANING
POLYBRILLIANT METAL POMADE NEVER BECOMES DRY& HARD LIKE OTHER METAL PASTES
JOHN OAKEY & SONS 'Lired, WELLINGTON MIlls Lonton."
T. MATSUKI, Manager, Hongkong,
No. 2, PEDDER STREET, Hongkong, April 25, 1900.
STOCKTAKING
816
FEW ENOP-SOILED MACHINES AT AUCTION PRICES. SINGER SEWING MACHINE CO.,
72 a, Queen's Road Central
Hongkong, September 5, 1907. 1440
DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.
TINGSHAREHOLDERS in the
ME ORDINARY GENERAL MEET-
above Company will be held at the Com PANY'S OFFICES, on SATURDAY, the 28th September, at Noon, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the General Mana- gers, together with a Statement of Accounts- to 30th June, 1967.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Com- pany will be CLOSED from the 14th to the 28th September, both days inclusive.
DOUGLAS, LAPRAIK & Co.,
General Managers. Hongkong, Sopterober 9, 1907.
THE DAIRY FARM CO., LD.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS..
JAPAN'S RICE CROP.
An Optimistic Forecast,
Tho Jajeese Dapartment of Agricultové and Commerce Ins made public the follow-| ing attentiont regarding the coming rico trvesthe low temperature at the time of plauting caused much anxiety. The tempearturo rose considerably, low- ever, in the middle of July, and this greatly helped the growth of the plante, The fonds since Aug. 23 have damaged the plants in certain districts te amo extant, but it is considored that there are bright prospects for the harvest in the northenstorm districts, Kwansai and Kinsko. According to an estimato made on August 27th, a week before the 20th day, the total harvest will amount to 30,301,242 koku, showing an increase of 8.8 per cent. orer last year, and of 184 over an average your. The estimato as to Kwanto, however, is ton curtain extent unrollable, as the foods were still u progress when it was prepared.
FLOODS IN INDIA.
Living On Roofs.
A Jajpur correspondent, writing to the "Statesman" on August 22, gives the fel lowing description of floods in that part of Orissa-"A part of the country, 100 milus in length and about 20 miles in
By
KATSOKA
Wai
Scotch
Qrity Go
Bander
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 1907,
The Wisdom of liekas Demands the bes
the Westeangive
WATSONS)
La
ions
Dundee
Hong Kong Agents for Watson's Dundee Whisky (No. 10),
Watkins, Ltd., Apothecarics Hall, Hong Kong.
EXCURSION TO MACAO.
Auctions
BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGE
M
PUBLIC AUCTION.
ESSRA BUGHES, & HOUGH have rodelved instructions to gell by Public Auction
2 on
HURSDAY,
the 20th September, 1007, at 3 P.M., at their Sales Rooms, No. 8, Drs Veri | ROAD CENTRAL, Corner of Ien House Street. The following
VALUABLE LEASEHOLD PROPERTY situate at Victoris, lu the Coliny of Hongkong, viz.:-
All that pices or parcel of ground situato at Victoria aforesaid, registered in the Land Office, an SECTION No 1 OF SECTION A OF INLAND LOT No. 109 Togather with the messages thorson known- as No. 269, QUERN's "ROAD CENTRAL. Term 20 years.
For further particulats and conditions ef sala, apply to
Me
JOHNSON, STOKES & MASTER,
Solicitors for the Aforigages ;
Messrs HUGHES & HOUGH,
Auctioneers,
er to
Bangkoug, September, 12, 1907. 1479
PUBLIC AUCTION.
Tons to sell by Pablis Auction,
HE Undersigned has received-Instruc
FRIDAY,
beadth, has suddenly been changed into THE Fast and Splendid Steamer of The Compagnie Francaise des Indes et de the 27th September, 1907, at 110,m, t
L'Extreme-Orient, S.S. PAUL BEAU,
a rast check of water, and in that aràn a1} | *....
totally wiped out. traces of human habitation have been Harrowing tales of distress come from the interior. In Rome places whole families have been living on the house thatches for daya together with out food and exposed to a continuous biting wind and an incessant deluge of rain, and most of their household pioperty and animal have been swept away by the foods-in olfers the local police rendered tinely assistance and ancreated in saving the lives of some people by carrying thum to places of safety. Houses with thoir un fortunate necupants are reported to have been swept away by the food in places where uo help was available; but officially no less of human life his as yet been re- ported. The loss of property and cattlo is Officer is doing his best to relieve the dis reported to boiminense. The Sub-division)
tress of the people."
MISSIONARIES IN JAPAN.
Must Soon Withdraw.
Bishop Awdry, of South Tokyo, has contributed an interesting paper to the "Guardian" on the future of the Japanose Church. The time, ho says, is past when men could be sent to teach the Japanese 1459, what the West thinks good for them; they are now employing religious teachers for themselves, and in accordance with their own requirements. The thief requisite is that a few first-rate theologians, ARE ELEVENTH ORDINARY willing to reside in Japan for at least fivo YEARLY MEETING of Sharoor six stars, should give lectures of a high- holders in the above Company will be helder charactor than the missionary colleges at the COMPANY'S TOWN OFFICE, 2, Lower Albert Road, Hongkong, on MONDAY, can offer aux appealing to gandnates the 14th October, at 12.30..., for the of the Tokyo universities. The need is, in parpose of
presenting the Report of the fact, for a complete divinity professoriate, Directora and Statersant of Accounts to 31st July, 1907.
to include at least five chairs, which should
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Com-holl examinations, and be authorised to pany will be CLOSED from 29th Sept, co 14th October, 1907, both days inclusive.
By Order,
M. MANUK,
Arling Secretary, Hongkong, September 21, 1907.
1525
YUET HAN RAILWAY CO., LTD. TENDERS are invited for the SUPPLY of 60,000 (Fifty Thousand) AUSTRA- LIAN HARD WOOD BLEEPERS Com- posed of
MURRAY RED GUM RED MAHOGANY WHITE de.
GREY BOX
TALLOW WOOD
BLACK BUTT
WHITE STRINGY BARK RED
do.
TURPENTINE
BLUE GUM.
do.
all in equal proportional quantities,
Size of Sleepers: 8 ft. long by 9 in, wido by & in, thick.
Price in Hongkong currency C.I.F, Wongeha Railway Wharf, Canton.
to be
Delivery to
completed at the end of February, 1908. Tenders to bo opened in
the Railway Co.'s Hend Ulice, Conton,
will leave Hongkong on SUNDAY, 29th Instant, (weather permitting) at 9 A.M., and raturu from Macao at 6.30 r.. the samo day. First-Class single passage.........$2.00. Second-Class single passage.......$1.00,
4.00.
return passage...
return passage.....ue 1.50. MEALS AND REFRESHMENTS SUPPLIED ON BOARD. The steamer will be berthed at the Company's Wharf both here and at Macao. Passages can be booked at the Office of the Undersigned until 5 P.21. on SATURDAY, the Efst, or on Board on day of sailing.
For further particulars, please apply to
Hongkong, September 16, 1907.
BARRETTO & Co., Agents.
1476
Van Houten's Cocoa
Do you want a Pure Cocoa? Then drink Van Houten's. Do you want the cocoa. which possesses the finest flavour? Then
drink Van Houten's. Do you want the cocoa which is most readily digested?
Then drink Van Houten's. There is no
other cocoa which combines these three
qualities. It is the best and the only "best."
Best&Goes Farthest
give certificatės making with university NIGHT STEAMER TO CANTON. degrees. Tho Bishop adds that the curse.
of a divided Christendorn threatens the
S.S. SAN CHEUNG,
religious future of Japan, where the Chris Now Trin Screw Steamer, Capt. J. McGISTY tian converts are of many types It is
certain however, ho says, that within no Leaves Hongkong for Can'on at 9 r.. on long fin.o the foreign missionaries must MONDAY, WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY. i withdraw, and there is a prospect that Japanoso Christians, left to themselves, will to a large ostent be drawn together.
KEATING'S LOZENGES
EASILY CURE! THE WORST COUCH
One gives rollif An Increasing sale of over do year is a certain fear of their caine. Sold in botins everywhere.
MONDAY, the Lath October, 1907, at 2 F.M. HOW TO DO MORE BUSINESS.
All Sleepers must be accompanied by a Government Certificate.
All Tenders nust be accompanied with 500 dollars.
The right to accept or reject nay or all of the Tenders is resort,
The KWONGTUNG MERDANZILE
ADMINISTRATION OF THE
MA
ANY AMERICANS have built up great commercial enterprises, by the use of Trade-nows items supplied, by our CLIPPING BUREAU Chinese mer chants can do the same if they follow American methode.
YUET HAN RAILWAY. CO., LD. BÓli bualness news from more than
Canton, August 31, 1907.
LABUAN COAL
papers monthly, and send these 1406 items to you while there is good prospect. of supplying what is needed and doing
cin send you news and clippinge on Any line of business, or say subject and
JUSE
THE LABUAN COALFIELDS. COM. | you will be able to know, IN TRUTH,
PANY, LTD., are now prepared to bunker Steamers at LABUAN with Good Fresh Quality LABUAN COAL, double screened and straight from the Mines.
For further particulars, apply to
BRADLEY
& Com Agents
what American bus moss methods are like, and where there are openings for Chinese merchandise.
Suppose, for instance, you are a
Toleraphic Address :-
TABOR Labuan. Hongkong, March 12, 1907,
maker
Leaves Canton for Hongkong at 6.803. TUESDAY, THURSDAY & SATURDAY. Fare 1st Class $3 single passage. Heals each.
ALSO. SPECIAL EXCURSIONS TO MACAO on Every SUNDAY Leaving from Hongkong at Au. Returning from Macao at 6.30 r.. FARE 1st Class $1.50 single passage.
2nd Class 80
3rd-Class 41
Meals $1 rach.
Servante
passages must be paid for. OHEUNG ON STEAMBOAT CO., LD.,
No. 222, Des Voeux Road Central, Hongkong, September 19, 1907.
For Sale.
FOR SALE.
INLAND LOT N. 1708.
CITTUATE at North Paint, SHAUKI.
WAN ROAD. Hongkong, (next to the Metropole Hotel)..
The Property contains by admeasure mens 103,950 square feet. Crown Rent. 6238.00 per annum,
For further particulars, apply to
BOLDRING & BARLOW,
Solicitors,
his SALES Roous, DUDDELL STREET,→
A QUANTITY OF-
LADIES' SHOES,
(in good Condition),
And
A Consignment of Tower Crockery, eto, On Viow from Thursday, the 26th Sept., 1907.
TERMS:-Cash on delivery,
GEO. P. LAMMERT,
Auctioneer. Hongkong, September 24, 1907.
PUBLIC AVOTION.
164L
HE Undersigned has received instruc
Tone from Dr 14 to sell by
Public Auction.
on
MONDAY,
the 30th, September, 1967, commencing ar 2.45 PM, at his Residence No. 9, MOUNTAIN VIEW, The Peak —
THE WHOLE OF IS VALUABLE, HOUSEHOLD
FIRNITURE
(Full Particulars from Catalogus). On Vieir from Saturday, the 28th Sept. Terms-Cash.
on delivery. GEO. P. LAMMERT,
Auctioneer. Hongkong, September 25, 19 7.
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1528
PUBLIC AUCTION.
Particulars and Conditions of the Letting by Public Auction Sale; to be held on MONDAY, the 30th day of September, 1907, at 3 pat, at the Oflices of the Tublic Works Departmont, by Order of His Excellency the Governor of Two Lots of CROWN LAND nt Pokfulum, in the Colony of Hongkong, fór n term of 75 years.
Registry No.
Particulars of the Lot.
Locality.
Boundary
Massaro
nesty.
Fara
Lot Ncar lok-
As per plan.
No 01 Alubt
Fim
Lo Pelice
No. 71. Balion.
Upset Price
Annual Kent
Contentain
603 (200
PUBLIO SAUCTION. THE Undersigned bas received instruc- THE
tions from the concerned to Sell by 1477 Publio Auction, at MURRAY PIER,
10, Queen's Rond Central; Hongkong, September 11, 1967.
FOR SALE.
KELLETT CREST, THE PEAK
FIVE-ROOMED BUNGALOW on
1612 A MOUNT KELLETT, with Four Bath-
S. GREENFIELD"
Successor to ... HARRIS-KEENEY CO., MANUFACTURER OF HIGH GRADE RATTAN AND LINEN FIBRE FURNITURE, PEDDER STREET, opposite Main
Entrance to Hongkong Hotel.
all
local resi A 10 per cent discount will be allowed to
residents.. Hongkong, July 31, 1907.
1224
INTERNATIONAL SLEEPING CAR & EXPRESS TRAINSTM***
COMPANY.
(THE GREAT TRANS-SIBERIAN ROUTE TO EUROPE).
room, two Drying Rooms, tiled Kitolien, excellent servants'quarters, chicken houses, garden, and tennis lawn, all in first class condition. Toak door throughout. The house is abeltered from the North-East and hue on aninterrupted view to the South West, is cool, quiet and private.
Price $25,000, of which part could remain on mortgags at 7%
Apply to W. J. SAUNDERS. Hongkong, September 3, 1907.
FOR SALE.
BOUND VOLUMES
OF THE
1426
WEDNESDAY
the 2nd Oororen, at 6.30 3,
...The REGISTERED BRITISH ORVISING
YACHT.
KUKUBURRA.
63 feut overall: 13 ft 7 beam; 41.74 gross tonnago; copper bottomed. CODIODIOTS CABIN, LAVATORY Band PAN TRY (with jea chest) AccommoDATION and Large DECK SPACE.
Sails and rigging in excellent condition; two new sun awnings and stanchions, thres Anchore, Chain, and Manils Cable, Lamps, Life Buoys, etc., ete..
Now dinghy with mast and goil, TEENS-Cash on delivery.
GEO. P. LAMMERT,
Auctioneer,
Hongkong, September 24, 1907.
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