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NOTICES OF FIRMS
HINESE AMERICAN COMMERCIAL
COMPANY,
A
IMPORTERS, EXPORTERS AND MANUFACTURERS.
T
HIS Company's Ollous are Establisited at
Nos. 0 d 21, CONNAUGHT ROAD
opponite Douglas Pier.
Hongkong lat May, 1903.
JAVA-CHINA-JAPAN LIJN.
(1321
渣華中國日本荷關輪船公司
REGULAR STEAMSHIP LINE FROM JAVA TO CHINA AND JAPAN, AND BACK.
THE
HE HEAD AGENCY of the above Company has been OPENED at No. 3, DODDELL STREET.
R. BISSCHOP, General Agent. Hongkong, 1st September, 1203. [2507 EAST ASIATIC TRADING COMPANY.
NOTICE.
MR. A. GOEKE'S nuthority to SIGN our ina PER PROCOGATION CEASES
from this date.
EAST ASIATIC TRADING COMPANY. Hongkong, 4th September, 1903.
[2505
PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP CO. OCCIDENTAL & ORIENTAL S. 8. CO. TOYO KISEN KAISHA (OKIENTAL 8.5. Co.) HAVE This Day ASSUMED CHARGE I of the business of the above Companies in Hongkong.
[2470
J. STUART THOMSON,
Acting Agent. Hongkong, 2nd September, 1003,
THE MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK.
RICHARD A. MCCURDY, President.
MR
ORGANISED IN 1813.
R. GEORGE ECKLEY bas boen appointed AGENCY DIRECTOR of The above Company and a Branch Office has Teen Opened in the Hongkong Club Anner, Ground Floor, Chator Road.
By Order
BASIL H. RETTS,
Special Representative for Hongkong, China and Japan, Hongkong, 17th August, 19002 f£319
THOMAS P. HALL,
|
(ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.] GOLF FOR EVERYBODY.
I.
THE SPREAD OF GOLF.
NY
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7T1, 1933
MRS. KENNARD. (Author of "Sporting Tales," &ty
Only some few years ago, golf was cam para tively little heard of. People had a vague idon that it was played with considerable enthusiasm In the North, and that St. Andrews and North Berwick wore a headquarters. But their knowledge was limited, and the public at large were more or less ignorant of the game. The last ten years have created a revolution, and gulf now boasts quite as many devotees as the time-honoured pastimes of football and cricket. | Iudced it is questionable whether its followers are not more numerous, eines, in its ouse, youth, although desirable, is not essential People can play at every ago, and when once they succumb to its fascinations, Bay are apt to forsake most other forms of apasement. At any rate, their ardour wares.
ADVANTAGES OF GOLF.
Undoubtedly, the Royal and Ancient game possesses many advantages. To begin with, it
approuch abot just when I was twe up, and it lost me the game. Was it not unfortunate & " "Bad luck!" responded the other sympath etically. “For my part, I mado an awfully
no rauch offenen. Were they woolly nudesúrvad? In order to zacneed at golf an immense amoaut of time must necessarily be devoted to it. Without almost daily practica, it is woll nigh,
WM. POWELL,
LD.,
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good pait to day, one of the best I ever made in imposible to shine. Therefore, unless a person GENERAL DRAPERS, HIGH-CLASS DRESSMAKERS,, AND
my life, un I feel quita prond af myasif, and really think I am improving. With whom do you play to-morrow ?". And she glanced at her friend through gold-rimmed spectacles.
"Oh! with that fat dampy Me, Smith. She funcies she can play, but she can't a bit. I beat her easily. It's a fares our playing together, Now, I should enjoy a game with you. We ought to be about lovei, eh?"
.** I am engaged right up to the oud of this week, but I could give you an afternoon at the beginning of Bert, if that would suit you," was the reply.
GENTLEMEN'S OUTFITTERS,
LADIES'
AND
28 & 34, QUEEN'S" "ROAD,
CHILDREN'S
DEPARTMENTS,
OPPOSITE THE POST-OFFICE (FIEST FLOOR Upstairs),
proposes to become a professional, he must seri- ously ask himself if he has safloient leisure, and if so, whether it could be better employed? In many instances, games present a great tempta tion to the young, and it is one against which they would do well to guard. Let them look upon their recreations rather as an episode, than as the sold object of existence. Golf is an excellent institutioh so long us its depotece do not become mere slaves to its undoubted fas- cinations. As for the golf-woman, she is only in her elemont striding over sandy links, nego tiating bankers and sping men. She assumes | uncouth positions, straddles her legsand impairs her feminino grace by too ardont au adherence Whereupon, note basks were produced and to hur favourite hobby. Outside her own solemnly consulted, whilst the two ladiesitmediate circle, ber conversation is positively mingled their silvery looks.
wearisome in its narrowness and ogotism. Nobody cares much, save horseif, how she drives and approaches and putts. It is not a matter of national importance. This moral is obvious, GENUINE Things excellent in themselves and when moder- ately indulged in, possess a pernicious effant it prosecuted to oxenss. Let everybody golf, if they wish, bat let no mau and certainly no woman degenerate into a fauatic.
“I had thought of guing home, but I might stay on an 'extra day or two,"
At the opposite end of the room, seated side by side on the sofs, were a goatleman and he wife. He was a very old tuan, not far short of eighty. Yet his eye was bright, his complexion rory, and he carried bingolf erect. She wax about fifteen years his junior, tall and spare to agafarity, with seant grey hair parted in severe
Next Week:-"Some AspecTS OF MODERN
is entirely free from any element of dangor.ban is on either side of a high and narrow fore- Women and children can indulge in its pursuits. Every morning, the attached pair played with absolute safety. Then it is prosecuted in a round together on the ladies uks, and in the Goue,' by H. StroN-KARR, M.İ. the open air, frequently by the seaside, but afternoon they indulgol is a second one. Day always amid open and hygienic surroundings after day, they were to be segn chopping the. Health and recreation go hand in hand, Golf ball about, missing it, swiping at it, yet par-
fectly happy ander all natoward circumstances.
ENARYO GOLFERS.
THE
ROBINSON PIANO
COMPANY, LIMITED
NOTE.
NEW
STOCK
SPECIALLY AND MOST CAREFULLY TO ARRIVE THIS MONTH.
* CHOSEN.
O many years Master in the Service at/ourite pastime, he rarely reaches the summit of rarothing to son a għarletta of little ones, play- DIRECT FROM THE FACTORIES, Four Stouship Custpany, Limited, has to honour to inform the Shipping and Mercantile Community that be has this day established himself as a
MARINE SURVEYOR
OFFICE: 1, PRINCE'S BUILDINGS. Hongkong, 10th August, 1903,
NOTICE.
2016
THE HEUNG KONG STEAM-BOAT COMPANY, LIMITED,
TLI WAI TONG, of Victoria, in the Colony of Hongkong. Gentleman, formerly a Pormanent Director of the above named Company, HEREBY GIVE NOTICE that I no longer hold, ang Shares in the said Company, that I am no longer a Permanent Director thereof, and that I have severed all connection direct or indirect therewith. Dated this 21st day of August, 1983. 2371)
LI WAI TONG.
PO ON STEAM-LAUNCH CO., LD.
NOTICE.
T HAVE this day Resigned my position os General Manager of the Po On Steam- Launch Company, Limited, and have banded ver all responsibility to the Committee Messrs. Leung Yuoa Hin, Leang Yiu Toag, and Loung Hok Lam.
J. V. DUDD.
Hongkong, 2nd September, 1903, [2482
PO ON STEAM-LAUNCH CO., LD.
NOTICE.
THE
THE Accounts loaded over to us by Mr. J. V. Dock), the fermer General Manager of the To On Steam-Launch Company, Limited, on the 31st August, 1993, are satisfactory.
LEUNG HOK LAM,
On behalf of the Company, Hongkong, 2nd September, 1903.
*483 PACIFIC NAIL STEAMSHIP CO. OCCIDENTAL & ORIENTAL 8. 8. CO. TOYO KISEN KAISHA.-
NOTICE
MR.
BY OUR
ROBINSON
NOW IN EUROPE,
Places no uodas strain on the physical powers, It is less fatiguing than cycling, less exciting They commanded admiration, but sad to say to the nervous syster than motoring. It is their conversation also was exclusively, devoted restful and nothing, acting as a gentle stimulant to golf. They talked enthusiastic.ils about to both bodily and mental aolicities. Hence, itaheir hits, proferring to draw a discreet reil derives much of its charm. Nevertheless, in over their many failures. They were comical, spite of fresh air, health-giving breezes, and albeit paikelio. exercise of an agreeablo nature, golf requires something more to account for the extraordinary Bas perhaps the prettiest sight of nuy was bold it has taken upon its votarios. The secret
to soo the children-the embryo golfers of a of its success lies in the fact that it is eminently fature generation. What advantages these ENTIRELY a game of skill, in which bund and eye must little people possess over their alders, to whom bo traingl to act together to a niesty. Once the gamo ouly arrived as a revolation u doendo start playing, and the player quickly makes ago! In St. Andrews the juvenile popolation the discovery that he has a life-long problem scorn ordinary toys. To present them with the set him to solve. Eush stroke is a study, into customary dollies, the tops, whips, and pop which chatice should never be allowed to onter.is Ettle short of au insult. Each child must However many hours in may devote to his far have bie driver, bia brassy and cleak. It is no
his ambition. Something baffing and elusive ing & foursome, with an animation, an interest, meets him at every turn. Perfection is hard to
an absorption worthy of the most rpacwned. A attain. His driving can always be improved tiny maiden of six summers toddles up to the upon, as likewise his putting and approach teeing ground, clad in a stiff white frock and shots. The game resembles an infinito puzzle, sun-bonnet. She drives at the ball with all ker which makes constant demands upon the wits liputian strength, and makes a really erodit- and energies of its worshipporn. It is difficult, able stroke. She is succeeded by a ministaro | GREAT. aggravating and full of variety. Monotony is a Highlander, arrayed in kiit and bannet. Ho ward not to be breathed in connection with the
seta bis brown, baro legs sturdily apart, aquaris partims. The higher branches of golf are e
Lis shoulders, sacseys his adversary's ball with profession, and must be treated seriously as lordly disdain, and with superb freedom mani-IN OUR PRESENT STOCK OF PIANOS such. The player gives up almost his whole plates his driver. Alas! for homen prido.
AND MUSICAL GOODS. life to mastering the technical intricacies of the He digs it deep in the course grass. He has game, und frequently displays arloanding tal-missed the ball by an eighth of an inch, and hie A QUANTITY OF OLD MUSIC STILL eat. It is a wonderful sight to sea such an one small opponent utters a shrill cry of exultation, step up to the lesing ground, cover the ball The Highlander retires mortified, to make room with a hawk-like eye, swing his drivar loosely for another little muid with Sowing yellow hair. over it, and then, with unorring aim and pre- These children are the direct descendants of a CALL IN AND SEE WHAT WE HAVE. cision, send it flying is one mighty stroke a long line of golfing parents. Golf becomes distance of over a hundred and fifty yards. with them an hereditary passion. At all hours ALL ENQUIRIES WILL BE MOST Often, the ball lands within a few inches of the of the day, thu ladies' Links are crowded. Fresh- desired spot. Only skill of a very high. order, complexioned girls, arrayed in sensible short combined with much practice and perseverance, skirts and bright-coloured blouses, convert them cun attain such a resalt. The approach shot is into a moving kaleidoscope. The more advanced equally beautiful, whilst the player's petting is players complain of the limitations of the the admiration of all beholders. Strong, rigor-formale ground, and are not satisfied Ruless they ous and young are these men, as a rule; with make up matches on the long distance bankers firm carriago, keen eyesight, and clastic stop reserved for the male sex. The lattor are apt They are in the prime of manhood. But all are
to resont feminine invasion, and any abuse of not equally gifted. One reason for the ever their masculine prorogatiro, but the ladies are growing popularity enjoyed by golf constats in andonisble and display so much affection for the fact that when opposed to say another, the their husbands and brothers, that they refuse worst players are perfectly happy. They derive to us parted from them. quite as much pleasure and enjoyment from the parait as do their accomplished brethren. Young and old aliko catch the enthusiasm, and when once it has been contracted, it is com-
es
GOLF PLATED EVERYWHERE. Now golf-links ara springing up all over the Kingdom with mushroom-like rapidity. paratively a row cecurrence to End the forer boasts an eighteen-hole or at least a nine Every seaside rosort of any repute now shaken off.
THE FEVER OF THE LINKS.
hole cours. From day to day the popularity The writer well remembers staying at the of the Royal and Ancient games increases principal hotel of St. Andrews, The pilgrim by leaps and bounds. Sober people are already ege to this Mecca of golfers was then at its beginning to wonder how the world managed height, and the picturesque little University to exist prior to the introduction of golf. They DURING my absence from the Colony town was crammed with visitors, eager to make ask themselves, if the tendency of the age dous and until farther notice, M. Jacquaintance--not with its rained Cathedral, its not lean a tris too much towards games of STUART THOMSON will assume Charge of this Agency of the above Companies as Acting Castle, its priceless. library and archeological every description. In olden days, they were Agout, after the railing of the O. & O. s., trossares--but with its far more famous Liuks looked upon merely as recreation to be lawfully
Dorio," September 1st, 1933.
From early morn till late at night, these latter indulged in after the legitimate work of E. W. TILDEN,
Agent
were simply crowded with human beings. They the day was accomplished. Games were not Hongkong, 31st August, 1903. 12470 swarmed on the green turf, and, from the hotel considered the be-all and end-all of life: But- windows they were to be seon moving onwards in these times, so great is the passion for like a long procession of black ants. They amusement, that bours and hours are devoted to began to play at the matutinal hour of six am, the cultivation of football, cricket, golf and simi and went on in a never-ending stream until the Jar pastimes, which, in zaany instruces, might
NOTICE:
COSMOPOLITAN HOUSE.
!!
ON account of the expiration of this lease the shades of evening drove them within doors. be more profitably spent. We have all read
business of the establishment is
ew CLOSED. All Claims to be sent in to the ndoraigned within one month from date. KWONG SAM YU,
Connaught House Hotel, Hongkong, 1st September, 1903. *†2453
NOTICE OF REMOVAL.
THE SPANISHMOVED Lol. 20, UBS BE SPANISH CONSULATE has this
VEUX ROAD, next to F. & O. 8. N. Co.
Hongkong. lit September, 1903.
NOTICE OF REMOVAL.
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THE OFFICE of the undersigned bag this day been REMOVED to No. 20, DEB VŒEUX ROAD, next to P. & O, S, N. Cơ.
A. R. MARTY. Hongkong, 1st September, 1903. (2463 SIEN TING.
SURGEON DENTIST
No. 10, D'AGUILAR STREET
TERMS VERY MODERATE.
Consultation Free. Hongkong, lit March, 1903.
Heroic
Weather possessed hardly any deterrent effect Rudyard Kipling's strictures, which occasioned upon the playera. In a veritable downpour of rain, they calmly played boueath the eheltering arotz of silk umbrellas. At that time, the War was at its height, but does anyone suppose that the successes and raverses of our arms in South victorias of Roberts formed the topic of con Africa, the struggles of Buller or the strategio
rosation? No. Strange to relate, politios news, civil or military, even divorce cases, appeared tabooed by universal agreement, and golf reigned supreme as the sole subject of
discussion. Nothing else was talked of. In one corner of the drawing room, two old. white-haired ladies were wont to ensCONOS themselves after dinner. Judging from ap- pearance, they were between sixty and seventy. years of age. Knitting, crochet, iniquities of servants, personal ailments, parochial matters, children and grand-ohildren commented upon f Oh dear no. "My dear" quoth the elder of the two ladies to her companion, "was it not too abominable for words P I missed my
measures only can check the advance of
Cholera
Don't trifle with unknown remedies, nothing yet tried. equals
Painkiller
PERRY DAVIS,
REDUCTIONS
LEFT, BEING SOLD VERY
"CHEAP.
COURTEOUSLY AND PROMPTLY
ANSWERED.
THE APOLLO
PLANO-PLAYER
RECITALS DAILY.
PRICE FROM $450 UP.
PATTI ENDORSES THE APOLLO..
Adelius Patti (Baroness Cederstrom)' has Fiano player. She was so delighted with the given another great testimonial to the Apollo instrument that was purchased by her last year that this second testimonial is evon stronger than the first one that, slte gave,
Mae. Patti says that "the Apollo never has given bar the slightest trouble and that the now concert grand is one of the most wonderful and perfect piano-players that she has ever seen
Hongkong, 3rd September, 1903,
+
TRI81
AMERICAN WATER MELONS:
FRESH HONEY IN COMB!!
75 cents per 16.
FRESH FIGS!!!
$1.00 per doz.
All these can be had fresh every day at
CHING SHAN CHAN,
No. 41, Central Market. 13860 Hongkong. 19th August, 1903).
AUTOMATIC MAUSER
PISTOLS.
CALIBRE 7.63 mm. With CHAMBER for 10 CARTRIDGES FIRING 10 SHOTS in 2 SECONDS. SIEMSSEN & CO. Hongkong 3rd Cntober, 1900,
CHEONG SHING.
GENERAL EXPORTERS.
HAMADA DEALERS IN
JEWELLERY, DIAMONDS. PEARLS, PRECIOUS STONES, SILKS, IVORY
WARES, EMBROIDERIES AND
ANNO PONGEE SILK.
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eS, QUEEN'S ROAD (OPPOSITE HONGKONG HOTEL).
WM. POWELL. LD.
HAVANA
CIGARS.
JUST BECHITED DIRECT FROM HAVANA A SHIPMENT OF FINE HAYANA CIGARS.
Price Per Box of
BOCK & CO'S AGUILA ORO
SELECTOS IMPERIALES REGALIA CONICA LILIPUTANO...
HENRY CLAY--
Net Weight.
por 1,00
21 lbs.
14
Mar. 81250 16.00
95
4
8.00
REGALIA ESPECIAL .. PURITANOS FINOS......
17
17.00
13
4108
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154
16.50
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12
6.00
135
850
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13
6.00
é
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& CO.,
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DYNAMITE,
GELATINE-DYNAMITE,
PLASTING GELATINE AND GELIGNITE,
DETONATORS, SAFETY FUSE,
AND ALL BLASTING ACCESSORIES.
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HONGKONG, SHANGHAI, WEIHAIWEI.
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AGENT3-
325,
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Agouts
LONDON AND LANCASHIRE
ROYAL EXCHANGE
Hongkong, 18th Augot, 1963.
PALATINE,
ORIENT
Fire Insurance Companies.
MIDZUSHIMA & CO.
COAL MERCHANTS.
No. 4, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL (Facing Daddell Street).
(1931-2
HEAD OFFICE: No. 5, SAKAIMACHI, KOBE. BRANCH OFFICES:-HIGASHI-HOMMACHI, MOJI, MINAMI-AJIKAWA,
OSAKA AND KAIGAN, WAKAMATSU.
AGENCY: ME. S. NAKAYAMA, MOTOMACHI, YOKOHAMA, TELEGRAPHIC ANDRESS: MIDZUSHIMA, Koba, Moji, Osaka, Wakamatan, and Hongkong,
CODE USED: A 1 & A. 1. C. 4th En..
Importers of Japanese Coals. Contractors of Coal to the Compagnie des Messagories Maritimes do Franco, Foreign and Japanese stoamars. Arsenal and Japanese Railway Companies, Lo. Sole Proprietors uf Karmato and Tesoura Coal Mines. Sole Agents for Kawamiya, Komatsugaara, Minamio, Ikejiri and Kumngshata Collieries.
K. UYEMURA, Manager,
Hongkong, 4th March, 1903.
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THEODORO VAFIADIS & CO
MANUFACTURERS OF HIGH-CLASS
FACTORY: CAIRO, EGYPT
EGYPTIAN CIGARETTES. (Close to H.E. Nubar Pasta's Palace
PURVEYOR TO THE BRITISH FIELD PORCH CANTEENS IN SOUTH AFRICA,
BRANCHER :
BOMBAY.....20, ESPLANADE ROAD. CA-CUTTA... 4 DALHOUSIE SQUARE,
RANGOON ...72, MERCHANT STAKET. LONDON......19, BABINGHALL ST., E.C
Wholesal and Retail. Prices very moderate. ALWAYS FRESH AND RELIABLE AT THEIR AGENTS
No. 39, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL
1138-4
(Opposite Mossrs. C. J. GAUFF & Co.), Hongkong, 16th May, 1903,
(2303
MESSRS. KRUSE & CO. HONGKONG.