Page
INTIMATIONS.
EYE-SIGHT.
*HR. N. LAZARUS,....
· Ocoulist-Optician, of London and Calonita, may be consulted for SPECTACLES at 16, Queon's Road Central (R. HOUGHTON & Co.) (Nearly ́opposite the Honerosa HoTZL), Business Hours: The
L.. to 3 p.m.
Great proportion of cataracts and diseases affecting those advancing in life avour to those having some deficiency in the construction of the eyes--the many years of Be Strain ending in serious forms of disease: Glasses specially adapted in youth to those requiring them save and preserve the sight.
AUCTIONS
PUBLIC AUCTION.
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, MAY 27г, 1991
QUR-PARIS LETTER-
Paris. 27th April.
The Prefoot de Polien in retired with the intoution of establishing a brigade of detectives
INSURANCES
THE Vadersigned has received instructions the visit of the French Foreign Minister who are held responsible for adulterating the NORTH GERMAN FIRE INSUR.
T
to Sell by Public Auction,
TO-MORROW (TUESDAY).
the 28th May, 1901, at 2.45 PM., at No. 26, Morrison Hill Road,
THE WHOLE OF THE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. (Full Particulars in Catalogue), On View on Monday, the 27th May. TERMS :-Cash on delivery.
GEO. P. LAMMERT,
Auctioneer.
Hongkong. 23rd May, 1901.
PUBLIC COMPANIES
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THE "STAR" FERRY COMPANY,
LIMITED...
.
Constantly recurring headaches, spolla of
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. dimuess when reading, weak eyes, the lettere
THE THIRD ORDINARY ANNUAL running together; any of those symptoms ind- MEETING of SSAREHOLDERS in cate a deficiency in the form of the eye requit the above Company will be held at the ing Glasses only to correct and rare,
Company's Offles, No. 2. Connaught Road, at Mr. LAZARUS supplies hix SPECTA-
Xoos, on WEDNESDAY, the May, for CLES only after texting the sight.
the purpose of receiving the Report of the
ADVICE FREE.
BANK HOLIDAY
to
the Tenr
Dr As
meronя
th
ANCE COMPANY OF HAMBURG
The Undersigned AGENTS of the aborE Company are PREPARED TO ACCEPT First Rates,
SIEMSSEN & CO. Hongkong, 29th May, 1895.
KI
AACHEN AND MUNICH FIRE IN
SURANCE CO.
OF AIX-LA-CHAPELL.
I
NOTICES TO CONSIGNEES OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
CONSIGNEES per Company's Steamer
·" ACHILLES "
charged into Craft, and/or landed at the Go downs of the Hongkong und Kowloon Wharf and Gadown Company, L.; tu both cames it will lie at Consignees risk. The Cargo will be ready for delivery from Craft or Godown ou and after the 22nd instant,
The number of grosses at the object of for the purpose of arresting the milk-vau men, milk with water. Some time ago that wer acrimo almost as bad as bigsing which was efforts to put off the opinion of the public hanging matter. In Paris, you can go Class Forign and Chinese Risks at Current are hereby notified that the Cargo is being dis- by the Rsasians. It is, however, tho ilu to some of the cow-sheds, and receive the milk in financial circles that it is the difficulty which is deranging the political con, sealed with wax. If you suspect the retail money in your jag; it will be sent to you also in a situation of the Muscovites. Cash solvency is dairy-mao, send samples of the milk to the city the bone and sinaw of all speculation. Every laboratory, which will be analysed frep, and the intelligent person can ses as far now-a-days into Philistines will be at orce down on the rogue. a milestone as ministers. There are no state All his milk will be emptied into the kennel, or secrsta of any importance to conceal. The telegraph and newspapers, even by their canarits, water the plain, as in the case of Kitty of Colo.THE Undersigned, having bean appointed lage bag and ven cards, rains, his licence will be cancelled, and he will possible alliances can be ea re-dily grasped as either fined or imprisoned. The milk-vans the impossible oues, and it i well known that only go to the railway station to take the caus the fear of having to pay por keeps the of zuilk from the milk-trais, and then distributo most war-like state in the traces, should kicking them with their wax-sealed lids, to large co«. become general.
It is said the drivers are in league ean, hones the rumour that she and Franceing in bye-streets, break the genuine seals, Russia may want a station in the Modiform with gangs, who meet them in the early mor will secure that at the cost of Morocco. But extract milk, udd water, and fraudulently seal
up the lids. Germany, Italy, the United Status, and Spain
The Minister of Morine is to be pitied. Om covat Naboth's Vineyard also, while England
Russian alliance in the Far East, that is the
“
!
tomore.
ly toys, and quite aut for serious work;
AGENTS for the river.
prepared to ACCEPT RISKS against FIRE at Current Rates.
REUTER, BRÖCKELMANN & CO.,
Agents.. Hongkong, 21st April, 1397
"L'UNION"
#14
FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LD. (Established 1529),
T
Optional Cargo will be landed unless notice has been givon prior to steamer's arrival.
Goods undelivered after the 29th instant will be subject to rent. All damaged Goods must be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined at II A.. on the 30th instant.
No Fire Insurance has been offected
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Agouts.. Honghong, 20th May, 1001.
-BEN LINE OF STEAMERS.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
8.8. "BENGLOE.” FROM LONDON AND STRAITS.-...--- ONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby in-
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THE Undersigned, having been appointed GENERAL AGENT for the above Directors, with a Statement of Acconuts to has to be reckoned with. As to a Fruoo- party tells him his famous submarine hoats are Company, is prepared to ACCEPT RISKE formed that all Goods are being landed
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company
at current rates will be CLOSED from the 20th to the 295nknown; China' may not be so send as many let slip then as dogs of war, while at the same | Hoad Office.
that they must be escortel into action, and then Clairas settled direct without reference to the May, both days inclusive.
(77 30th April, 1001.
THE undermentioned Banks will be THE CLOSED for the transaction of Patlic
Business TO-DAY, the 27th instant, WRIT MONDAY,
For the Chartered. BaNK OF INDIA,
AUSTRALIA AND CHINA,
t
T. P. COCHRANE,
Manager, Hongkong. For the HONGXong & Shanghai Banding
CORPORATION,
For
T. JACKSON., Chief Manager, the NATIONAL BANE LIMITED:
OF CHINA,
GEO. W. F. PLAYFAIR,
Chief Manager. For the MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA,
LIMITED,
JOHN THÙRBURN,
Manager. Hongkong.
For the BANQUE DE L'INDOCHINE,
Hongkong Agency,
L. BERINDO AGUE,
Acting Manager.
For the BANK OF CHINA & JAfan, Limited.
J. W. R. TAYLOR,
Manager.*
EDWARD OSBORNE,
Secretary.
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imagino after all; and however some nations may desire to the old empire partitioned, the job is very Longh and the risk great. Great nations are now colonial empires, so have given hostages to fortune by their new territories; they all said at one tina colonies were a sonren of weakness, that they wore weighing down Eng. land; they are now in the same bost, so cannot indulge in any wars for an idea, or oppressed nationalities. Wisdom lies in keeping quiet and not being envious of your neighbour.
Hongkong, 18th May, 1901.
A. S. WATSON & CO., LIMITED.
HE FINAL DIVIDEND for the year TH
1900, at the rate of Seventy Cents per Share (or Seven per cent, on the Capital of the Company making Twelve jer cent. for the year) in PAYABLE at the HosoKONG AND SHANGHAI BANK, Hougkong, on and after this late the 23rd May, 1901, on Warrants to The trial of the Count de Cornulier for bo obtained from the undersigned. Logal Shareholders are requested to apply at the the shooting of his wife on the 17 November Company's Office for their Warrants.
last produces grant excitement. The victim The Dividend is also payable at the Hang- and her husband belong to guod families; they kong and Shanghai Book, Shanghai on pre-led a cat and dog life for many years till 1896, sentation of Warrants there, on and after die when the Court aparated them. The Count was a relived subultern Bear: hs run through all A. H. MANCELL, Secretary. Hongkong, 23rd May, 1901.
Anne date
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CANTON LAND COMPANY, LIMITED JOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the
For the YOKOHAMA SPECTE BANE, LIMITED NOT
TARO HODSUMI,
Manager.
For the IMPERIAL BANK OF CHINA.
E. W. RUTTER
Manager,
Fer the DRUTSCH-ASIATISChe 'Bank.
H. SCHOTTLAENDER,
Acting Manager,
Shares. Numbered.
In the skin, of
Do.
Do. Do.
14 151-160 Creasy Evrens, Esq.
10 61-- 78
10
71-80
ទ 10
81.- 90
14
-15
10 101-170
Do.
Hongkong, 3rd May, 1991.
[1319
18
182-100 Fung Shin San, Esq.
19
10 191-200
INSURANCE HOLIDAYS.
52
10 201-210
Do. Do.
2+
Tosin for this trucsaction or
THE Undormentioned Insurance Offices
33
10. 311-320
10 246-255 A. 6. G. Gordon. Esq.
Elenzer Silas Kelly, Esq.
34
10 321-330
Public Business TO-DAY, the 27th instant, WHIT MONDAY,
35
19-331-140
The The
Do.
36
and
JARDINE. MATHESON & CO.,
Genel Agents. CANTOR INSURANCE OFFICE, LIMITED
General Managers, HONGKONG FIRE Insurance Co.,. Liði.
For the UrIGN INSURANCE SOCIETY OF
CANTON, LIMITED,
W. J. SAUNDERS,
Secretary. For the NOETH CHINA INSURANCE CO.,
LIMITED,
·W, H. PERCIVAL, Agent,
For the CHINA TRADERS' INSURANCE
Co., LIMITED,
W. H. RAY
Secretary
For the YANOTSZE INSURANCE ASSOCIA
TION, LIMITED,
SHEWAN, TOMES & CO.,
Agents For the CHINA FIRE INSURANCE Co., Ln.
GEO. L. TOMLIN,
Bocretary
Hongkong, 23rd May, 1903.
N
R
VICTORIA PRECEPTORY.
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REGULAR MEETING of the
A VICTORIA PRECEPTORY will be
held at the FHEEMASONS' HALL, TO-NIGHT (MONDAY), the 27th inst., at 8.30 for 9 PM. preely. Visiting Sir Knights' are cordially invited to attouri.
Hongkong, 22nd May, 1001.
IMMEDIATE.
|7310
MARRIED COUPLE
his wife's fortune after exhausting his own; this preyed
ou a jealous and suspicious nature, aggravated by his wife's frequent and suspicions visits to M. Leroux, her legal adviser, The husband was convinced that improper intimacy existed between his wife and her retired lawyer, that the constant visite to his office were only
moment the enemy would have placed them beyond all surgery. Again, France was priding herself on the rapidity with which she could build warships; that rushing of construction is fatal, un the ships so ran up contract some four inches in the huil.
He has furthermore to ount with the increased cost of British steam.
coat, while the English. Government intent to try their hand at subsidising a line of East Afrionu steunters. France Germany, the United States, all crutch up their lines of com. merve, only England cannot see that her trade ond commerce cannot fight bounty-fed competi
tion,
A. R. MARTY,
Agent.
kong sad Howloon Whorf and Godown Com- at their risk into the Godowns of the Hong-
pany, whence and/or from the Wharvas dolivory may be obtained.
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods 2794 have left the Godowns, and all Goods undelivered after the 28th instant, will be subject to rent.
Hongkong, 1st August, 1900.
"L'URBAINE' FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LD. (Established 1838.)
THE Undersigned, having been appointed! Company, are prepared to ACCEPT RISKS GENERAL AGENTS for the above
nt current rates.
P. LEMAIRE & CO. Hongkong, 7th February, 1901.
{439 COMMERCIAL UNION ASSURANCE
COMPANY, LIMITED.
་ ་་་་་-
$5,000,000
ASSETS EXCEED
Acche Head Office of this Company, a TN Accordance with Instructions received Branch of the
has been opened in Hongkong. Policies can Dow ACCIDENT DEPARTMENT boobtained for FIRE, DARINE, TYPHOON, and ACCIDENT INSURANCE FIDELITY GUARANTEE.-
W. H. T. DAVIS,
Local Manager. 10, Des Vour Road. Central: Hongkong, 22nd May, 1907.
[1307 TO TOURISTS AND TRAVELLERS. THE STANDARD LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY grants Policius to Travellers
Examination.
Before leaving for a tour or for your holidays take out one of these Policies to cover any out standing debts you may have or an overdraft at
All chains against the Steamer must be pre- sented to the Undersigned on or before the 5th June, or they will not be recognised.
All broken, chafed, and dainaged Goods are examined on the 28th instant, at 11 A.M. to be left in the Golowns, where they will be
No Fire Insurance has been affected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & ĈO.,
Agents, Hongkong. 21st May, 1901
[1395
STEAMSHIP "NATAL."
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.
NOTICE.
MONSIGNEES of Corgo from London, ex
Guviana and Bordenx. ex Ville de Marseille, in connection with above Steamer are hereby informed that their goods, with the exception of. Opium, Tran sovo and Valuables, are being landed and stored at their risks into the Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Limited, at Kowloon, where delivery may be obtained immediately after landing.
8.8
intimation is received from the Corisignees Optional Cargo will be forwarded an unles
innlod here.
Bills of Lading will be countersigned by the Undersigned. Goods remaining unclaimed after MONDAY, the 27th inst., at Noon, will be sabject to rent and landing charges.
In the smaller salon now opened at the Art Palace the public applaud Relia's Vintor Iago," a splendid piece of soulpture that will make all parties forget his "Balzac in the sack." The best painting is by Joan Béraud. The truth must be stated. the spectators were few relatively, and appear more to relish the sun. shiny weather, that would improve their health and ao enable them to enjoy art emotions.
The Faris Municipality has sent over a de 10 61 60 Anthony Babington, Esq. clandestine and immoral appointments. Helegation to London to study how the household way-laid her on the staircase to the office of refuse is got rid of by fire. It would not he Leroux, in lie Rue de Provence, last bad if the delegates would give the London November, und shot her dead. On his trial county or Borough Coaucils a fow wrinkles as will elucidato if he had reasons to be so. Onto carry off the refuse. It is a duty that is the table of the Court lie the lady's pink silk anything but model-like: the weekly visits for Three or Six Mouths without Medical before P.M., TO-DAY, requesting It to ba corset, with the holo that the bullet ploughed itsute Irregular, and the emptying of the dirt way to her heart; the revolver, and the fatal tins, antique and slovenly. bullet extractel from her body, on a smail white It seems that the French have bad farewell to plate; other articles of her toilette, and hor Egypt. Each annual report of Lord Cromer's The Count was three hours under on the prosperity of the British Protectorate examination by the Public Prossentor, and seems to be fastening the door tighter against passed the ordeal so well as to make a sympa. their impression on the jury,
all interference with English duinistration But when The question of taking over the National Debt Leroux was examined, he attacked the Count so of Egypt and paying off the bondholders at rapidly that the Count became a madman, and par-thus gaining some millions by an economy the two men abused one another like pick-of-interest while getting rid of foreign consul's pockets, awful language being indulged in. courts and such antiquities-still frightens the Near Ronen, the body of a young girl has French. Bat that is a thing that has got to be been discovered dismembered. In a village Rear Chartres, a father a widower has mur- dered his five children. He knocked them on the bead with a mallet, then stabbed them, and next scarified himself, to lead to the conclusion he he had been attacked by robbers, who stole TO DE INCORPORATED UNDER THE COMPANIES bis savinge, £50. He was a mall farmor, and
sought a second wife with money.
Do. Do.
10 841--350 37 10 351-360 with Transfer Deeds Attached having been LOST, New Certificates for the same will be Issued one month from the date hereof, and the Original Certificates will be considered by the Company as null and void, and all persons are hereby warned against accepting or negociating
SHEWAN, TOMES & CO.,
Geral Managers. Hongkong, 7th May, 1901,
[1202
BATU KAWAN
same.
SUGAR
CULTIVATION COMPANY,
LIMITED.
ORDINANCES OF HONGKONG.
DIRECTORS:
photos.
The party
he had in view objected to his large family,
done.
the Bank.
The cost is trilling, and the benefit, should anything happen to you while away, will be incomparable.
For Partientars of the Scheme, apply to
DODWELL & CO., LD..
Agents. Hongkong, 20th May, 1901.
1293
UN INSURANCE OFFICE, LONDON
FOUNDED 1710. The project of M. Louis Godard to cross AGENTS for the above Company, are pre- The Undersigned having been appointed from New York to Europe in a balloon receives pared to ACCEPT EISKS against FIRE at no serious attention here. That Godard would | Current Rates. willingly risk his life in the attempt. no ones donies. Since the sacrifice of André, no further throwing away of life in advocated, Godard is arged to osporimont over the continent of Americs cst, rehearse a long
FRANCIS MAITLAND, Esq. (Mesari. hens he "removed" them. He has confessed journey, and learn all that he can, form a crow
Linstead & Davis).
C.M.G.
HON. CATCHICK PAUL CHATER ROBERT G. SHEWAN, Esq. (Messrs.
Sbowan, Toutes & Co.). DAVID ELLSWORTH BROWN, Esq.
CAPITAL
$400,000 in 8,000 Shares of $50 each. Payable $50 per Share on application on
30th May, 1901.
SIEMSSEN & CO.,
Agents.
[30
Hongkong, 16th May, 1892,
SALAMANDER FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
HE Undersigned, having been appointed prepared to ACCEPT FISKS against FIRE AGENTS for the above Company, nae
HOTZ, JACOB & CO.
[as
big balloon trip to Belgium, no collostive and a select namber of voyagers. Since Nadaar's builoon excursion has over taken place; of course at Current Rates.. captive ballooning is not in question. It can hardly be expected that the upper regions of Hongkong, 2nd April, 1900, our atmosphere would keep the poace for or BANSATLANTIC FIRE INSUR- 12 days. But strange events do exist in high TANCE COMPANY OF HAMBURG Jatitudes. Who would have thought that the appearance of a three-tuiler comet at the Cape, The Undersigned, having been appointer made the Boers more resolute to restore Pre-AGENTS for the above Company, are pre sidents Kruger and Stayn to their old arm Current Rates
parod to ACCEPT RISKS against FIRE
SIEMSSEN & CO.,
Agenta, Hongkong, 16th November, 1872.
coffs how tours from the whole country round, his crime. The funeral procession of the live Gilmour, the Englishman, who attempted to rob and murder Madame Kolb, having confessed Jus crime, isnow swaiting his trial. Every incidentof his life must be investigated before he is coot be- fore the jury. His victim is only slowly recover- ing, her nervons system having been shattered,
Mr. Victorien Sardon lus bis great wish gratified that of marrying his pat daughter, The accepted fiance is a playwright liko Sardon himself, and the most that can be said for him chairs? is, that one of his plays is now being repre- HTS Company is being formed for the purotel, Count Robert de Flore, is the son of TES
pose of acquiring as a going concern the Morifurs() of that name, who was very Valuable Property known as the BATU
everything. In his very curly days Sardis was KAWAN ESTATE situated in Province good to the Surtou family whom they wanted
YEE as hard up us was ever Daudet and Zola; in the price of a meal. The Sardon's mother he tried every work that would bring him
is her fathers secund?
Of the Capital $100,000 has been taken up in Penang, $150,000 in Hongkong, and the Balance $150, 00 is offered to the public.
LAWANTED A BELARE with other Wollesley, in the Straits Settlements, and come tinding and extending the Cultivation of Sugar-case and other produce.
LADY an exceptionally good house, with a fine view, in a healthy locality in Kowloon.
Apyly by latter to
X. Z.. Care of Office of this Paper.
[1329 Hongkong, 23rd May, 1901.
NANDIDATES for POLICE in NAVAL YARD REQUIRED. Must be of God Character and British Birth, between 25 and 35 years of age.
Apply with Papers te-
COMMANDER.
H. M. Naval Yard.
Hongkong, 25th April, 1901.
1706
ASSISTANT WANTED by the ROBIN
Apply
PIANO CO., LTD.
13, QUEEN'S ROAD. Rangkong, 8th May, 1901.
ATON & CO.,
[1204
PHOTOGRAPHERS AND PORTRAIT
PAINTERS.
All kinds of Oil Paintings and Photographic. Enlargements.
7
-391, TOP FLOOR, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL. Opposite to Chas. J Gaapp & Co. Hongkong, 20th March, 1901.
The property has been cultivated and worked Ex a Sugar Estate for many years, and the present proprietors are now offering the Estate for sale for private financial reasous.
For Prospectus and full particulars, apply to
Messrs. LINSTEAD & DAVIS,
Hongkong,
General Managers,
or to Messrs. DEACON & HASTINGS,
Hongkong,
Solicitors. Application Forms may be obtained at the Company's Bankors, the HONGKONG & SHAKG Bai BANKING CORPORATION, Hongkong,
Hongkong, 17th May, 1901,
Pets
FOR SALE.
te. Sardon is now
60 years of age, but sound in mind, body, and estate. He is enormously wealthy, haring an income estimated at £15,000 a year, all the pro duct of his plays. He has written so many that he forgets several of them, int all coin for him. through his rights of author. It is said he has a roon in his palace at Marly, outside the city, filled with published and unpublished plays; be never ceases to write, and in that respect recalls Vieter Hugo, who koelted himself every morning in his garret, ground postry, and made chairs and tables for he was a good carpenter, Sardun never took a side in open politics-Hagabus excepted. Of late years the evious are delighted to trip hita up for
怡生號
COAL MERCHANTS. have always on haud LARGE STOCKS OF EVERY DESCRIP- TION OF COAL. Address-Care of Mesura. KwONG SANG & Co. No. 144, DES VEUX ROAD, [883
BROTHERS
POKOOMULL
57 59. QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL IMPORTERS AND EXPORTERS,
Have for Sale,
NDIAN, Chinese and Japanese Silk Goods for Ladiesand Gentlemen, and other Articles. Oriental Embroidery, Rugs and Carpets, nad Tortoiseshell Wares, Curiosities and Faney Jewelry, Cashmere Shawls, Ivory, Sandalwood Goods.
;
INSPECTION IS SOLICITED. Hongkong, 8th November. 1900.
THE
OREGON LUMBER.
[27
[50
THE Undersigned, being closely connected RURAL BUILDING LOT 103, BARKE plagarians. The cat laugh at all enemies.
with the leading MILLS at POET- Those who sincerely wish for good relations LAND and PUGET SOUND, are always pre- to be continued between France and England,pared to book orders for any specifications at will gladly hail the reappearance of the Süde LOWEST RATES. nawapuyor, that bed to ceasy poblication for
STEMSSEN & CO. lack of support. Its editor and part proprietor,
Hongkong, 14th February, 1901. was. M. Yvos Guyot, who, if he, as it is id
BAILEY & MURPHY. thinks like a Frenchman, writes like a Briton. In tho Dreyfus affair, ne well as in-that-of the- Boer clamour that was taken for sympathy with oligarch Paul and his pillagers, he did good yecman's service. He did not four to make his
ROAD
Apply to
€707-
-THE HONGKONG STEAM. WATER
BOAT COMPANY, LIMITED.
HE above Company is prepared to supply.
HUMPHREYS ESTATE AND
FINANCE CO., LIMITED.
---Hongkong, 3let Tauuary.–1962;--
NOTICE.
TO
LEND
T the shipping in Hongkong vist FURE $45,000 FLEST CLASS protest heard against the artistic scurrilities
and FILTERED WATER both for dock and
-boilers
Call Flag W.
J. W. KEW,
Manage 20, Des Vaux Road, Hongkang, 18th December, 1900,
[3133
MORTGAGE SECURITY in large or small indulged in by some foolish countryman, and Amounts.
thair scheming sympathisers, to wit, the Duo Orleans. Haring returned to a better frame 4, Des Vox Road.
of mind, the French con do justics to Guyot [1235 by supporting his sheet,
Apply-
J. J. FRANCIS,
Hongkong, 13th May, 1961.
CONSULTING ENGINEERS AND
SURVEYORS,
60 & 62, DES Vaux Road...
Telephone No. 187. Telegrams Contract."
W. 3. BAILEY, MI. MECH. E.
E. 0. MURPHY, WB.SC. A.M.I. MECH. E. Hongkong, 4th January, 190.1..
[13
[29
NORTE ERITISAL AND MERCAN-
TILE INSURANCE COMPANY,
TOTAL FUNDS AT 31ST DECEMBER, 1899 * £14,409,089.
I
AUTHORISED CAPITAL... £3,000,000 00 SUEBCRIBED CAPITAL.... 2,750,000 0 D PAID-UP CAPITAL........
687,500 D II. FIRE FUNDS
2,731,183 13
AGENTS for the shore Company, are pre The Undersigned, having been appointed
pared to ACCEPT RISKS against FIRE at Current Rates.
SHEWAN, TOMES & CO.,
Agents. Hongkong, 22nd June, 1900.
(1872
HENIX FIRE OFFICE
The Undersigned are prepared to GRANT POLICIES of INSURANCE against FIRE at Current Rates.
P
10W
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & GD.,
Agents for the Phoenix Fire Office, Hongkong, 17th August, 1887.
(32
THE WESTERN ASSURANCE COM PANY OF TORONTO, CANADA, Incorporated 1861.
£110,000,
CAPITAL..
THE Undersigned, having beu onointed
AGENTS for the sbore Company, am prepared to ACCEPT RISKS against FIRE at Current Ratas...
WM. MEYERINK & CO,
Agents, Hongkong. 18th May, 1900.
1:85
·ORTLAND
po
CEMENT
Ꭻ . B. WHITE 匙
+
BNOS
SOLE AGENTS FOR CHINA, HOLLIDAY, WISE & CO. Hongkong, 16th September, 1899.
[760.
All claims raust be sent in to me an ez bafóre the 27th inst., or they will not be roenguid.
All damaged packages will be examined on MONDAY, the 27th fast. at 3 P.M.
No Fire Insurance has been effectad
6. DE CHAMPEAUX,
Agents Hongkong, 20th May, 1901.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
FROM CALCUTTA PENANG AND
SINGAPORE.
E Steamship.
“ARRATOON APAR
[2
Javing arrived from the alun parts, Consigners of Cargo are kezuby inform «l that their Goods will be delivered from alongside.
Cargo impeding the discharge will be landed at once.
Cargo remaining on hard after 2 P.M., on the 25th inst., will be lauded at Consignees, risk Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company, and expense into the Golowns of the Hongkong
Limited
Consignees of Cargo from SINGAPORE and PENANG are requested to take IM- MEDIATE delivery of their Goods from of the vessel will be landed and stored ut alongside, sach Cargo impuding the discharge Consignees risk and expenso.
No Fire Insuranca will be effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
DAVID SASSOON, SONS & CO., Agente. Hongkong, 23rd May, 1901.
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MITSU BISHI DOCKYARD AND ENGINE WORKS, NAGASAKI
CODE WORD: "DOCK" NAGASAKI. A.1, A.B.C., Scotts and Engineering Codes.
Used.
DOCK No. 1 (at TATEGAMI.) Extreme Length...
Length on Blocks
Width of Entrance on Top Width of Entrance an Bottom...
523 feet.
513
89
77
Water on Blocks at Spring Tide
20
371 feet.
370
Width of Eatrance on Top
60
Width of Entrance on Bottom..
153
Water on Blocks at Spring Tide
DOCK No. 2 (at MUKAIJIMA.} Extreme Length...
Length on Blocks.
PATENT SLIP (at KOSUGE). Can take vessels up to 1,000 tons gross.
THE WORKS are well equipped with the LATEST IMPROVEMENTS and can execute any kind of work in SHIPBUILD- ING and MARINE ENGINEERING as well as in REPAIRING of SHIPS. The COMPANY has a POWERFUL BAL- VAGE PLANT READY at SHORT NOTICE,
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B. J. REMEDIOS. MOREIGN AND COLONIAL STAMP
DEALER
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No. 33, CAINE ROAD, HONGKONG. Will be glad to send STAMPS on approval to any address qu receipt of satisfactory roler-
ences.
Is also prepared to purchaso used POSTAGE: STAMPS in Large or Small Quantities for Cash. AGENTS WANTED. 15 to 25 per cent, Discount Allowed (305