Intimations.
G. FALCONER & Co.,
WATCH MAKERS AND JEWELLERS.
HOTEL
MANSIONS.
NEW SELECTIONS OF DIAMOND JEWELLERY AND ENGLISH SILVER WARE, HIGH-CLASS GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES, LARGE SELECTION OF PRESENTATION PLATE, OUPS, BOWLS, ETC. G. VALOGNER & Co. AN AGENTS FOR KOSS'S FAMOUS TELESCOPES AND BINOCULARS, LORD KELVIN8 NAUTICAL INSTRUMENTE, ADMIRALTY OHARTS AND BOOKS,
SOLE AGENTS FOR THE EMPIRE TYPEWRITER.
QLIYIR
Bungling. Ditoubes 12, 1907.
REMINGTON
В
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Rongrong, Mazoh 2, 1906
OLIVER
STANDARD
VISIBLE TYPEWRITER. Clean, Simple, Quick, Durable.
KEAVY MANIFOLDER.
ROMBACH & CO., 1. QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL.
Sila Agents.
9841
TYPEWRITERS
ALL REQUISITD%.
SIEMSSEN & CO.,
BOLE AGENTS
THE PHILIPPINES CARNIVAL.
February 27th to March 3rd.
SPECIAL STEAMERS.
A Splendid Opportunity to take an EXCURSION TO MANILA
AND SPEND ...
A WEEK OF GAIETY,
A WEEK OF FUN, -
"
SPECIAL RATES.
A WEEK OF SPORTS,
GORGEOUS PROCESSIONS,
MANIFICENT PAGEANTRY.
MASKED BALLS.
Return Trip from Hongkong to Manila $50.00.
8 sn inducement to Hongkong residents to patronize this impetu went, besides enjoying a holiday of ressonal length. Messrs Shewan, Tomes & Co. have decided to despa their kner ZAFIRO for a special Carnival trip, losing Hongkong atp., on the after. noon of Saurday, the 2nd FEBRUARY. The ZAFIRO Reach Mands on Tuesday morning, and in order that the full round el-festivities may be enjoyed
they shall not despatch the steamer from Manila until 2 a.m. on the morning of Tuesday the 2nd March. She will reach Boogkong again at daylight on Thursday, the 5th March. The Passenger, should they so desire, may make arrangements to remain o board during stemmer's stay in Manila,
Special arrangements have also been made by Messrs Jardine, Matheson & Co., Lol, and More Butterfeld & Swire.
Hongkong, February 4, 1908.
GAMES OF ALL KINDS-INDOOR AND OUTDOOR.
180
Dragon Cycle Depot.
NOTICE OF REMOVAL.
Intimations.
MITSU BISHI GOSHI KWAISHA
(MITHU BISHI 00.)
COAL DEPARTMENT MARUNO-UCHI, TOKIO.
CABLE ADDRESS: "TWASAKL Which applice to all Branch Offices.
THE CHINA MAIL. ·
HONGKONG FIRE IN- SURANCE CO.
The following is the report for pru- sentation to the Shareholders at the Thirty- ninth ordinary meeting, to be hold u the offices of the Gonem! Managers, on Tuesday, March 10 at 12,30 o'clock p.m. :
1006 ACCOUNT.-This account shows a profit of 8283,487.63 which aum, subject to the approval of the shareholders, it is proposed to deal with as follows, Fiz. — Dividend of $27 por share, $210,000,00 : Addition to Reservo Fand, $60,457.05, Total, $235,457.65.
1907 Accoux.-The balance at croît of this account in $428,027.42.
Intimations,
Don't Worry!
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25 1908.
Intimations.
Don't Worry! THE TRADE MARKS ORDINANCE
Why Worry?
CONSULT
PHAROS,
The Mystic and Modern Astrologer
YES, WHY WORRY ?,
BOUT your Business, Health, Plessures, Friends Abroad, your Love Affairs and A Obances in Life. Yes, Why Worry! Capsult Pharos. He is able to advise you, Console you and. Warn you. His ambition in this life le to help those in trouble, and must not be alerged with the run of Palmists who see their Supposed Gifts to make money. Pharos is independent of this. Willing and able to help all in trouble and rellere thuir anxiety to the best of his ability and experience,
PHAROS HAS A MESSAGE TO YOU.
50 616 anxious to put your son to a business that he will prosper. Wufyour daughter be happy in her married life. You are in love. Have I made a wine cholce In mate1 Bball I take a partner into my business 1 Should I be wise in going abroad?! All these questions Pharos can answer and advise by the sid of satrolizy. Why not put this to the test? Send P.0. value 1/- and addressed, stamped
enveloped to
...
with your Birth Dato, Full
CONSULTING COMATTER....Me Raymond Phares, Dar. 14 45, Union Street, Glasgow, Name and Title and Tor nor
MORTAGE. From the reports and valuations made by the Company's Sur- veyors, the General Managers and Con- sulting Committee are satisfied that the properties held by the Company form A1, ABC 6th Edition, Western Unios ample security for the advances made.
Codes neod.
resigned, his sent on account of his ap- proaching departure from the Colony and Mr C. S. Gubbay has been invited to fill the vacancy, his appointment requires the confirmation of shareholders. In accor daneo with Section 13 of the Articles of Association, the Hou. Sir Paul Chator, C.M.G., Messrs Whito and Maitland retire but being eligible offer themselves for re-election,
All Letters to be Addressed :--
MANAGER, MITSU BISHI CO., with name of place under.
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BRANCH OFFICES :- NADARAKE, MOJI, KOBE, KAKATU, SHANGHAI, HONGKONG AND HANKOW,
AGENCIES: " YOKOHAMA: M. Aska, Esq. OBINKIANG: Masses GRARING & Co. MANILA: Masers MavoNDRAT & Co.
SOLE PROPRIETORS of Takashimas, Oobl, Shinnew, Nawarats and Bojo Col liaries; and
SOLE AGENTS for Miyan and Kishidake Coals.
T. MATSUKI, Manager,
Hongkong,
No. 2, PEDDER STREET. Hongkong, April 25, 1906,
916
HONGKONG ICE COMPANY, -
LIMITED.
THE
AUDITORS.-The accounts have been audited by Messrs W. Hulton Potts and H. Percy Smith, F.C.A.
JARDINE, MATHESON & CO., LD.,
General Managers.
SEISMIC DISTURBANCES IN
JAPAN.
Volcano in Eruption..
An eruption is reported to have sudden. ly occurred at the volcano of Aso in the province of Higo (Kisaku) on the 27th ult. a violent shock being experieticed in tho districts lying at the foot of the mountain.
HE TWENTY-SEVENTH ORDIN
ARY ANNUAL MEETING of Consternation at one time prevailed SHAREHOLDERS will be held at the amongst the inhabitants. On inydatigation Offices of the General Mausgere at 11.30 the collapse of a portion of the old crater 4. on MONDAY, 2nd March, to receive a Statement of the Company's Accounts to was discovered. Huge columns of black 31-December, 1997, and the Report of smoke are now being emitted, but no dam
the General Managers,
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Com- pany will be CLOSED from the 4th inst. to the 2nd proximo, both days inclusive.
JARDINE MATHESON & Co., L.,
General Managers, Hongkong, February 19, 190.
age has so far been done to the villages at the foot of the volcano.
4
279.
THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE CO., LIMITED.
AN EDITOR IN TROUBLE.
Alleged Fout Innuendoes.
The China Times" reports:-Mr P. Marie, who is alleged to be the editor and French newspaper in proprietor of Perrin ertitifed Le Bavard," was arrest
THIRTY-NINTH ORDINARY TETRTING Shareholders in the Company will be held at the ContraNT'S OFFIOS, No. 3, Queen's Road Central, ed on Monday 19th inst. by order of the Victoria, on THURSDAY, the 5th March, French Coasni and is now in custody in 1008, at 12 o'clock Noon, for the purpcao the French municipal gool. The charge of Receiving a Statement of Accounts and the Report of the Directors for the year anding 1st December, 1907.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Con- pany will be CLOSED from 20th instant to the Bh March, both days inclusive.
By Order
GEO. L TOMLIN,
Secretary, Hongkong, February 18, 1908.
HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE CO., LIMITED,
NOTICE
TO SHAREHOLDERS,
241
THE THIRTY-NINTH ORDINARY MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS will be held at the Offices of the Under. signed, at 12.30 PM, on TUESDAY, the 10th March.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Coca pany will be CLOSED from the 25th inst," to the 10th-Maroh, both days inclusive.
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., L.,
General Managers, HONGLONG FIRE INSURANCE Co. Lo. Hongkong, February 18, 1908,
268
THE HONGKONG MILLING CO., LIMITED.
On and after March 5, the Dragon THE THIRD ORDINARY GENERAL
Cycle Company will carry on
Business at
No. 35, DES VIEUX ROAD CENTRAL.
Hongkong, February 21, 1918,
2216
JAPANESE BEER
YEBISU
SAPPORO
"ASAHI'
IDEAL AND WHOLESOME.
THACH BRAND has obtained the highest AWARD at International Exhibition,
duality speaks for Itsell. Mar Inrgeet demand in the whole of Japan.
PRICE NIKOBEDINGLY MODERATE.
MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS will be bold the. Company's OFFICES, King's Buildings, at 12 o'olcok Nook, on SATURDAY, the 7th March, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Direntors and the Statement of Accounta to the 31st Decomber, 1907.
A. H. RENNIE & 00.,
General Managers. Hongkong, February 20, 1908.
LABUAN COAL
979.
THE ZABUAN COALFIELDS CUM PANY, LD., are now prepared to bunker steamors at LABUAN with gond frosh quality LABUAN COAL, doubla. scrested and straights from the mines For further particulars, apply to
BRADLEY & CO.,
·Agence
Telegraphic Address :-
LABOR LABUAN.' Hongkong, February 10, 1908,
YUEN CHEONG.
against Mr P. Maria is one of criminal libol, namely that in his issue of the "Bavard" of Denuntiber 29, he published innuendoes of a foul and despicable character. Mr E. P. Allen has been asked by some friends of Mario to attend the preliminary hearing (interrogatoire) and watch the proceedings.
r
L'Eatonto Cordiale-there appears to be no exact English for this-is spreading to mast ualikoly nations. The Swazi chief have been taking a Turkish bath. It would be unkind to ask if this has anything to, de with the present disturbance in Turkey.
SAVARESSE'S SANTAL CAPSULES
Fatoses of all. Certelig al esse. No locoavgalence
All chemists. BAYARLSEX.
County of Birth if possible upon receipt of same Pharos will send written Test Horoscope.
With the above Pharos will send you Fres a written Forecast of your Hongkong, October 31, 1907.
Future.
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CHAMPAGNE
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Hongkong, January 27, 1368.
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AND FINISHED IN CRAYON,
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ROSENSTOCK'S DIRECTORY TE
on
HONGKONG,
MANILA,
"AND
SHANGHAI
FOR
FIRST HALF
1905.
CONTAINING:
Complete Alphabetical List of Busines A Fitues and Foreign Rosidente, s 228 Directory of the Government Offices, Publis and Prirate Schools, Churches; Benevolent, Literary and other Associations, etc., and a complate CLASSIFIED
SWATOW DRAWN-WORK
MANUFACTURER.
COMMERCIAL
DIRECTORY
OF EACH OF THE ABOVE CITIES. Wholesale & Retail.
For Sale by LL Kinds of Dawn-THREAD-WOLE BREWER & Co., L.,
EMBROIDERIES, GLASS CLOTTIS
KELLY & WALSH, LU, CHATER RD.
Sold to CLIDBEUR, MACGREGOR & 00H PRICE & 00, LD, A PEWTER WARE and Laces &o, fo. OHAZALON & CO., and all lending Chinese Wine Merchants.
THE MITSUI BUSSAN KAISHA, Sole Agents,
Hongkong, August 31, 1907,
ក
No. 39, Queen's Road Central,
SOLR AGENTS FOR SOUTH CHINA AND THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTE,
A. KOTAS & CO., NEW TRAVELLER'S HOTEL
129 Rongkong, January 24, 1908,
INTERNATIONAL SLEEPING CAR & EXPRESS: TRAINS COMPANY.
(THE GREAT TRANS-SIBERIAN ROUTE TO EUROPE)."
AVING beos Appointed AGENTS for the above Compus, we chall be pleased to give any information as to rates of passage, sto, in connection with above.
SHEWAN, TOMES & CO.,
Agentz. Hongkong, August 7, 1307. 1280
FOR SALE.
BOUND VOLUMES.
OF THE
PRODER ST.NEW WEEKLY?
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(LATE OF 62, WELLINGTON STRPET). Hongkong, September 4, 1917, 7435
DIRECTORY OFFICE 1,1QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL. Hongkong, February 8, 1908.
294
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Mail' Office, China 6"Queen's Road Central
A
BRETEL FRERES' BUTTER-THE BEST IN THE WORLD
To be had in all respectable wholesale and retail provision Import Houses.
1898.
APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF TRADE MARK
NDRITISH CIGARETTE COMPANY, TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the LIMITED, (& Company registered under the Laws of Hongkong) of No. 18, Bank Bùildings.
Hongkong,
No. 94. Na + Atid king Road, Shanghai, China, Tobaron of Manufacturers, has on the 10th day
at Trade Register Jangary, 1908, applied for the Registration in Hongkong, in the
Tho Trade Mark consists of an oblong Macka of the following Trade Mark:-
patel the ground colour of which is Pink. In the body of the Pink panels out-out is shown which is defined by two water lilies in full bloom and the stems from each Flower. This out-out depicts a drake sloged floating
on water, with two filles bordering the water, and
forming the base of the cut-out Immediately above this cut-out is shown the word DUOK in blue let tore with black outline, and at the foot of the pluk panel, immediately under the above mentioned out-c is the word CIGARETTES in green ink, contained in a band with yellow back ground. Füling up the foot of the pink panel, below the word Cigarettes in the Company's Bama BRITISH OIGARETTE COMPANY, LIMITED,
Brat
in the name of the BAIT CAULKITE La., (Company registered under the laws Buildings, of Hongkong), of No. 18, Hongkong, and No. 9 A, Nanking Road, Uhine, Tobacos Manofacturers, Shanghai, who claim to be the sole Proprietors thereef. The Trade Mark is intended to be used by the applicants forthwith, in respect of the followinggoods, Manufastared Tobacco, in Class 45.
A Fac-simile of the Trade Mark can be seen at the Office of the Colonial Secretary of Hongkong.
1744
139
Dated the 10th day of January, 1908. BRITISH CIGARETTE LÜ, LD,
E. KEMPFFER,
Becretary.
PATELL & CO.,
SHAMEEN, CANTON.
Export & Import Merchants
AND
Commission Agents.
IMPORTIERS OF
WINES AND PROVISIONS.
KWONG WOO.
JEWELLER DEALING IN SILK,
&c., Stey
Ur No. 18 QUEEN'S ROAD, ORDTEAU. bege: to inform his Patrons and the 143 Goaeral Publio that owing to necessary extension of stock to meet intressed buat- ness be will remove to his new and more spacious premises at No. 66 Queen's Road, Central, (7 doors Fast of his present ¡pra- misce) on 4th January, 1908.
-2123
Hongkong, December 27, 1907
2044
NORTH BRITISH AND MERCANTILE INSURANCE CÓMPANY,
прод TOTAL FUNDS AT Sler DzuzMezz, 1906,
£17,837,119. I-Authorleed Capital £3,000,000 Bubscribed Capital £2,750,000
Pald-up Capital £687,500 00 II-Fire Foods 3,388,780 19-8 IIT-Elfa&Annuity Funds 13,762,888 8 5 £17,857,119 61
2,081,04419-8-
Revenue Fire Branch... Idle & Annuity
Branches.
1,713,808 19 10
53,774,853 196
The Accumulated Funds of the Fles and Lle Departments are free from lablilty in respect of each other,
.36
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