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THEATRE ROYAL
CITY HALL.
HE HONGKONG AMATEUR
DRAMATIC CLUB will give Two Performances of THE COMIC OPERA "HIS EXCELLENCY"
Written by W. S. GILBERT, Music composed by Dr. Osmond CarB THIS EVENING (SATURDAY), 120 MARCIE
sommencing at V.M. precisoty.
Soveral new festures will be introduced, including a Dance by "The GovERNOR Bud NANNA" A COUNTRY DANCE, &c., &c.
Stalls
Dress Circle
[703
Pit Stalls...
Pit..
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professional business; good English An investmeat of $5000 would!
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Hongkong, 9th March, 1904. FOR SALE.
[693
IN THE MATTER of an Application of GERALD EDWARD HOLLAND, C.L.E. D.8.0, Commander Royal Indian Marino Principal Port Oßoor Rangoon Burmia India and HENRY JOHNSTON, Chief Engineer Royal Indian Marine Bangoon India forHE STOCK in Trade and Good Will of
LETTERS PATENT for the exclu sive use within the Colony of Hong kong of an invention for Improvements in ships for facilitating the measure- ment and discharge of cual, oro, grain er the like.
ATOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Petition Declaration and specification required by the above named Ordinance her daly filed in the Offes of the Colonial Secretary, and that it is the intention of the Baid GERALD EDWARD HOLLAND and HENRY JOHNSTON toapply for LETTERS PATENT for the exclusive ase within the Colony of Hongkong of the said lavention at a sitting of the Executive Council to be held at the Council Chamber, Victoria, Hongkong on MONDAY, the 28th March, 1904.
Dated the 11th day of March, 1904.
DENNYS & BOWLEY,
Bolicitors for the Applicants.
727}
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
THE P. & O. S. N. Co.'s Steamer
THE E
"SIMLA,"
FROM BOMBAY, COLOMBO AND
STRAITS.
Consignees of Carifo by the above-nomed vessel are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed and placed at their risk in the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company's Godowns at Kowloon, where each consignment will be sorted out mark, by mark, and delivery can be obtained as soon as the Goods are landed.
This Vessel brings on Cargo
From London, Ac., ex s.s. Mongolia,
Ayria and Persia.
From Calcutta, 8.8. Candia,
From Persian Gulf, ex. B: I. 8. N.
and B. & P. 5. N. Co.'s steamera. Optional Goods will be landed here unless instructions are given to the contrary before
4 P.M., TO-DAY, the 11th inst.
Goods not cleared by the 18th inst., at 4 P.M.,
will be subject to rent.
au Old Established Bicycle Firm in the Colony, situated in a good locality.
Apply by latter to
BICYCLE," Care of Daily Press Office.
[697 Hongkong, 26th February, 1904.
FOR SALE.
Yacht "PLOVER," 58 feet over all,
OWNERS leaving the Colony, the Cruiser
AUCTIONS
PUBLIC AUCTION.
Tto Sell by Publfe Anction,
UE Undersigned hrs received instructions
MONDAY,
the 14th MARCH, 1904, at 2,30 1.31, at his SALES ROOMs, Únddoll Street, A QUANTITY OF VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD
FURNITURE, (Fall Ferticalurs from Catalogue). Also
FOWLING PIECES,
1 AMERICAN ROLL TOP DESK On View from Saturday, the 12th March. TERMS: Cash on delivery,
GEO. P. LAMMERT, Auctioneer. Hongkong, 9th March, 1904. -
PUBLIC AUCTION.
او
[698
PUBLIC COMPANIES THE CHINA AND MANILA STEAM- SHIP CO., LD.
THE TWENTY-FIRST ORDINARY
GENERAL MEETING of SHARE HOLDERS in the abovo Company will be held at the COMPANY'S OFFICES, No. 14, Des Voux Road, Victoria, ou SATURDAY, Cho 19th MARCH, 1904, at 1 A.M., for the purpose of receiving a Statement of Accounts and the Report of the General Managers for the year ending 31st Decomber, 1003.
The TRANSER BOOKS of the Company will bo CLOSED from WEDNESDAY, the 16th MARCH, 10 SATURDAY, the 19th MARCH (both days inclusive).
1678
SHEWAN, TOMES & CO.,
General Managers. Hongkong, 5th March, 1904.
THE CHINA-BORNEO COMPANY, LIMITED.
Public Booking Oflies from 10A.M.-to P.M.ARTICULARS and CONDITIONS of MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS of
No Half Price. Late Trams will run a quarter of an hour after the fall of the curtain.
Iloagkong, 29th Februar, 1904.
HONGKONG PHILHAR-
MONIC SO JIETY.
THE
695
SECOND SUBSCRIPTION CONCERT
will be given on
TUESDAY, 29th MARCH, st 5.30 P.M. in the
CITY HALL, when
MENDELSSOHN'S HYMN OF PRAISE will be given by
FULL CHORUS & ORCHESTRA.
Prices of Admission to non-subscribers $5 & $1. PETER DOW,
Hon. Secretary (vocal). H. W. D. SCHMIDT,
Hon. Secretary (Orchestra). Hongkong, 11th March, 1904.
[716
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.
CITY OF MANILA.
the Letting by Public Auction Balo, to be beld on MONDAY, the 14th day of MARCH, at the Offices of the 1904, at 3 PM, Public Works Department, by Order of His Excellency the Officer Administering thy Government, of One Lot of Crown Land at Shau-ki-wan, in the Colony of Hongkong, for a torm of 75 years, with the option of renewal at n Crown Rent to be fixed by the Sarveyor of His Majesty the KING, for one further term of
[20
75 years,
PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.
No. of Sale.
Register No.
Locality,
Chau-k-
Lot No. Shan-ké-i
400
St.
Houndary Munurementka -—----
E..N.W. S.E. 9.19.
ts. 16.
Contents n
Square 11.
Arun Beat,
#pret Price.
#217,799642,397
PUBLIC AUCTION.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. THE FIRST ORDINARY YEARLY the above Company will be held at the OFFICE of the Company, No. 4. Queen's Buildings, on SATURDAY, the 19th MARCH, 1904, at 12 o'clock Noon, to receive a Statement of Accounts to the 31st December, 1903, and the Raport of the General Manager and Consulting ommittee and to elect a Consulting Com mittes and Auditor.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 5th to the 19th of MARCH, both days inclusive.
J. WHEELEY,
General Manager. Hongkong, 3rd Macch, 1904
HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE.
651
THE ORDINARY HALF-YEARLY MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS will be bold at the COMPANY'S HOTEL on
SATURDAY, the 19th MARCH, 1904 at NOON, for the purpose of Receiving a State- ment of Aréounts of the Company, to the 31st Decembar, 1903, with the Report of the Direc tors, aud to discuss any matter that may be competently brought before the Meeting.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 13th to the 19th
By Order of the Board.
cabin with recommodation for four Europeans. OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL BOARD PARTICULAR Public Auction Sale, to be MARCH, both days inclusive, pantry, &c., with all fittings complete. Suitable for picnics or shooting parties.
May be inspected on application to
THE ITALIAN FAR-EAST TRADING CO.. 10. Des Voeux Road. Hongkong, 7th March, 1904.
AT THE PEAK.
[674
SECRETARY'S OFFICE. CEALED PROPOSALS will be received at this Office until 12 o'clock Nook, of the first day of June, 1904, for the construction of the superstructure for a lift bridge over the Binondo canal in the City of Manila, in accordance with plans on file at the Office of tho City Enginar.
Bids will be received (1st) for the delivery Fth or without Furniture, together and orection of the structure complate in every
OR SALE, & FIVE-ROOMED HOUSE, with Large Croquet Ground.
For Terms and Particolare, apply to--
TURNER & CO.
[613 Hongkong, 20th March, 1964.
NOTICE.
THE following Articles FOUND at Gov Ternment Heuse after the Balls on 3rd
and 25th February, are still unclaimed :-
1 SMALL FEATHER FAN.
1 pr. LADY'S WHITE KID GLOVES.
2 BLACK VEILS.
WHITE VEIL.
1 KNITTED CLOUD.
1 LADY'S HANDECECHIEF INITIALLED M.
I SMALL JAPANESE FAN.
1.pr. WHITE BUCKSEIN GLOVES.
1 SMALL GOLD BROOCH.
1 SMALL GOLD STUD.
respect and ready for use; (2nd) for the delivery at the wharf in Manila, free from all encam brances, of all the structural material and machinery of every sort, ready for the erection of the bridge complete.
Each bid shall be accompanied by (lat) a stress sheet showing the maximum live and dead lost stressan in each member together with the and not rections and the material of which each member is to be composed; (2nd) a cortified check payable to the City of Manila in the sum of one thousand dollars ($1,000) United States currency, or its equivalent, as a guaranty that the contractor will within ten (10) days from the awarding of the contrast enter into contract with the City of Manila for the faithful performance of all the work above specified.
and CONDITIONS of
held on MONDAY, the 14th day of MARCH, 1904, at 3 PM, at the Offices of the Public Works Department, by Order of His Excellency the Der Administering the Government, of Ons Lot of Crown Land at Austin Road, in the Colony of Hongkong, for a term of 75 years, with the option of renewal ats Crown Rent to be fixed by the Surveyor of Hie Majesty the KING, for one further term of 75 years.
PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.
Registry No.
Locality
Kowloon Indar Lot No. Austin
1104
Bonndary Measurementa
N. & E.
1
ft. it.
ft.
15100
[709
Annual Kent.
Upset Trice.
Road 138-9-10,000 30 3,000
PUBLIC AUCTION,
A bond of ten per cent. (10%) of the acceptodHE Undersigned has received instructions
bid will be required for the faithful performance
and completion of the contrast within a period
to Bell by Publio Auction.
од
FRIDAY,
of twelve (12) months from the date of signing the 18th MARCH, 1904, commencing at 2.30 P.M. [695 the contract.
M. R. HURLY, Capt., A.D.C. Hongkong, 8th March, 1904.
HONGKONG CLUB.
VIE
NOTICE.
PRINTED FORMS FOR DIDS, plane and all necessary information may be obtained at the Office of the City Engineer, Manila, P.I., Engineering Nowra Pablishing Co., 220 Broad- Affairs. Washington, D.C.
at his SALES Rooms, Duddoll Street, A COLLECTION OF JAPANESE CURIOS,
Comprising:-
SATSUMA VASES and JARS, IMARI
wise), OLD BRONZE
No Fire Insurance will be effected by me inE FIFTH HALF-YEARLY DRAW.way, New York City, and the Bureau of Insular PLATES, CLOISONNE (8ilver and other.
any case whatever.
Damaged packages must be left in the Go downs for examination by the Consignes's and the Company's representative at an appointed hour. All Claims must be presented within ten days of the steamer's arrival hero, after which date they cannot be recognised. No Claims will he admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns.
E. A. HEWETT.
Superintendent.
[]
Hongkong, 11th March, 1904.
LING of SIXTY-FIVE DEBENTURES of the Hongkong Club, payable on THURS DAY. the 31st MARCH, 1904, will be held at the Hongkong Club House, at 11 o'clock A.M., on SATURDAY, the 19th MARCH, 1904.
Bearers of Debentures are invited to attend the Drawing.
By Order,
C. II. GRACE, Secretary. Hongkong, 11th March, 1904.
NOTICE.
£714
has been decided to invite subscriptions
THE HONGKONG WEEKLY PRESS and IT on Community for the following
THE
is now ready and contains:-
Leading Articlos;--
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The China Times Case at Tientsin.
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War Relief Fund.
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Japan During the War.
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Trouble in the Philippines. Hongkong Sanitary Board.
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The Opening of Kongmoon. Canton.
Foochow
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Hoa H. E. Pollock, K.C.
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D. Clarke.
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Hongkong, 12th March, 1904.
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On Sale at the Daily Press Office. Hongkong, oth March, 1904
Sir Paul Chater has agreed to act as Chair man, while Mr. Smith and Mr. Hewett will ast as Hon. Treasurer and Hon. Secretary repes. Subscriptions lists will be circulated in due
EDBERT A. HEWETT, Hon. Secretary. Hongkong, 10th March, 1904.
CARTRIDGES.
Course.
[739
IMPORTED EVERY MONTH, THERE. FORE ALWAYS FRESH.
The right is reserved by the City of Mauila to reject any or all bids and to waive any defects.
By Direction of the Board.
[361
JOHN M. TUTHER, Secretary. Manila, P. I. January 2let. 1904.
A. LING & CO.,
FURNITURE STORE. PLATED, GLASS AND CROCKERY
-WARE, &o., &c.; and FOOCHOW LACQUERED WARE.
68, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL. Hongkong, 21st September, 1903.
[31
AMOY ENGINEERING CO., LD., AMOY
CALL FLAG E.
R Launches. Castings in Brass and Iron DEPAIR WORK to Steamers and Moderate charges. Work solicited.
J. D. EDWARDS, Mauager. Amoy, 3rd December, 1903.
FUK LEE.
www
FRESH MILK SUPPLY DEPOT. No. 41, HOLLYWOOD ROAD,
YASES, SILK EMBROIDERED SCREENE, and a Variety of TEA-SETS, &C., &c.
TERMS --As usual.
Catalogues will be issued. On View from 17th March, 1904.
GEO. P. LAMMERT,
Anotioneer. Hongkong, 11th March, 1904,
LESSONS IN FRENCH.
easy
NEW And my the audiofy by conversation method of learning French
ty a Frenchman. Terms very moderate.
Also Lessons in English by an English Lady,
B. R. Care of Offes of this Paper,
[3148 Hongkong, 16th May, 1903.
PURE FRESH WATER.
THE HONGKONG STEAM WATER BOAT CO. LD., is prepared to supply ANY QUANTITY of PURE FRESH [78 WATER to the Shipping, both for Deck and
Boilers.
Call Flag W.
ESTABLISHED IN 1870. Hongkong, 1st March, 1904.
[626
Ꮕ
ENTISTRY.
THE AMERICAN SYSTEM
DR. M. H. CHAUN,
27. Das Vœux ROAD CENTRAL HONGKONG From the University of Pennsylvania, U.S.A.
Hongkong, 14th March. 1908
NOTICE OF REMOVAL.
164
THE Basiness of AH MEN and HING
CHEONG & CO. Tailors, will be CARRIED ON from the 17th inst. at No. S QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, opposite to the Connaught House Hotel.
1404 Hongkong, 5th January, | AUTOMATIO MAUSER
PISTOLS.
CALIBEE 7.63 mm.
(128
J. W. KEW, Manager,
1st Floor, 37, Conuanght Box-|- fast Hongkong, 13th June, 1903. NOTICE TO KOWLOON RESIDENTS
TAXTRA COPIES of Daily Press are on KOWLOON STORE, No. 36, Elgin Road Price 15 cents per copy cash.
Hongkong, od December, 1902.
Em daily at Mr. H. HUTTONJEE'S
{3518
GRACA & CO., FOREIGN AND COLONIAL STAMP
DEALERS,
No. 5S, PEEL STREET, HONGKONG, Will be glad to send STAMPS ou approval to any address on receipt of satisfactory refer
>nis.
[696
C. MOONEY, Secretary, Hongkong, 9th March, 1904, CHINA SUGAR REFINING COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE.
THE TWENTY-SIXTH ORDINARY THANNUAL HOLDERS of the Company will be held at the OFFICES of the General Agents on THURSDAY, the 24th MARCH, st Noos, for the purpose of receiving the Report and Statement of Accounts for the year ending 31st December, 1903.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company
will bo CLOSED from 11th to 24th MAECH, both days inclusive.
JARDINE, MATHESON & CO,
General Agents. Hongkong, 5th March, 1904.
[683
LUZON SUGAR REFINING COMPANY, LIMITED.
THE
THE TWENTY-SECOND ORDINARY ANNUAL MEETING of the SHARE- HOLDERS of the Company will be hold st the OFFICES of the General Agents, Pedder's Street, on THURSDAY, the 24th day of MARCH, 1904, at 12.30 P., for the purpose of receiving the Report and Statement
Accounts to 31st December, 1993,
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 11th to the 24th MARCH, both days inclusive.
JARDINE, MATHESON & CO.,
General Agents. Hongkong, 5th March, 1904.
THE CHINESE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
(In Liquidation).
[679
TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a
NOGENERAL MEETING of the stove- named Company will be held at the OFFICE of the Hon. C. P. OHATER, K.C.M.G., Victoria Buildings, Queen's Road, at 3 o'clock in the Afternoon on SATURDAY, the 28th day of MARCH, when the Liquidator will lay before the Shareholders a Final Report together with the Statement of Accounts to 31st December, 1903, and the following Resolution will be proposed, viz:-
To those Shareholders who make a written application to the Liquidator Mr. J. GOOSMANN, on or before the 2nd day: of APRIL, 1904, $1 (Dollar One) or a
INSURANCES
1. WESTERN ASSURANCE COM- PANY OF TORONTO, CANADA. INCORPORATED 1851.
...£625,719 Cash Security Total Losses Fuit ...£6,769,240
THE Undersigned having been appointed AGENTS for the above Company, are prepared to ACCEPT RISKS against FIRE at Current Rates.
WM. MEYERINK & CO
194 Hongkong, 19th May, 1903, NORTHERN ASSURANCE 00
FIRE and LIFE.
ESTABLISHED 1836, -
THE Undersigned are pròpared to lacoopt First Class Foreign and Chinese RISKS against FIRE at Curreat Rates.
Also to accept proposals for LIFE ASSUR- ANCE. Prospectuses on application.
TURNER & CO.,
Agents.
(267 Hongkong, 23rd September, 1903,
TORTH BRITISH AND MERCAN.
--
NORTE INSURANCE COMPANY.
£16,378,771. TOTAL FUNDS at 3lar Ducsmner, 1909,
I. AUTHORISED CAPITAL... £3,000,000 * 0. SUBSCRIBED CAFITAE.... 2,750,060 0 0 PAID-UP CAPITAL DRUG 687,500 0 0 II. FIE FUND 2,807,215 11 10 The Undersigned AGENTS for the above Company, are prepared to ACCEPT RISKS against FIRE at Current Rates.
SHEWAN, TOMES & CO.,
Agents.
(1888 Hongkong, 10th June, 1903. THE BOMBAY FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
AGENTS for the above Company, aro THE undersigned, having been appointed propared to accept RISKS at Carrent Rates. HOLLAND-CHINA TRADING CO.
12160 Hongkong, 26th November, 1983. L'UNION OF PARIS FIRE INSURANCE
rates.
COMPANY, LIMITED.
HE Undersigned having boor appointed AGENTS for the above Company are prepared to accept Risks against Fire at enrrant
SIEMSSEN & CO.
I Hongkong, 1st January, 1904. AACHEN AND MUNICH FIRE IN- SURANCE CO.
OF AIX-LA-CHAPELL.
AGENTS for the above Company, are THE Undersigned, having been appointed prepared to ACCEPT RISKS against FIRE at Current Rates.
REUTER, BRÖCKELMANN & CO..
Agente:
129 Hongkong, 21st April, 1897 PHENIX FLEE
OFFICE,
The Undersigned are now prepared to of INSURANCE GRANT POLICIES against FIRE at Current Rates.
DOUGLAS LAPRATK & Co
Agents for the Phonix Fire Office 12 Hongkong, 17th August, 1887.
BUDWEISER
BEER
EXTEA PALE LAGER IN CLEAR Bottles, OF UNIVERSAL POPULARITY. ANHEUSER BUSCH BREWING ASSOCIATION, ST. LOUIS.
THE BEWEERY LARGEST
IN THE WORLD
LEADS IN OUTPUT AND
QUALITY
This Bear is brewed of best Saazer Hops and finest Barley Malt only, and warranted not to contain Chemicals in any form.
The Bear is sterilised after being bottled, and full mature age insures its fine condition in any climate, Beautifully bright, seductively spark ling, and perfectly pure.
F. BLACKHEAD & CO.,
Sole Agents.
(15 Hongkong, 25th July 1903.
fraction of same, will be returned per share, MAP OF
and any Balance remaining after payment of Auditor's Feo, Printing and Potty Expenres, is to be transferred to the eredit of the Liquidator..
The Books of the Company are to remain in safe custody with Messrs. MELCHERS & CO., and to be destroyed after two years from date.
JË GOOSMANN, Liquidator.
Hongkong, 10th Marab, 1904
HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
[718
TER DIVIDEND of $34.50 per Share for The rear ending 31st December 1902, declared at To-day's Ordinary Aunual Meeting, will be payable at the Premises of the Hong kong & Shanghai Banking Corporation on and after Monday, the 7th instant, and Hongkong Shareholders are requested to apply for Divi- dend Warrants at the Company's Offices, 133 Pedder's Street.
Are also prepared to purchase used Poster STAMPS in Large or Small Quantities for Cas
AGENTS WANTED.. 15 to 25 percent. Disecant Allowed.
ON SALE.
OUND VOLUMES of the HONGKONG WEEKLY PRESS, JANUARY to JUNE
With CHAMBER for 10 CARTRIDGs | 1903. With INDEX, Price $7.50.
FIRING 10 SHOTS in 2 SECONDS,
SIEMSSEN & CO. Hangkong, 3rd'Ostaħar, 1900,
45
LEY'S, SCHULTZE'S, ABERITE DAVID CORSAKA SON'S
DLE
KYNOCK'S BPORTING
and CARTRIDGES 8, 10, 12, 16, and 20 BORE.
and NEWCASTLE CHILLED SHOT in all Sizes, Nes, 10 to 888G. AIR GUNS and AMMUNITION in Variety.
WM, SCHMIDT & CO. Hongkong, 28th November, 1902.
3486
MERCHANT NAVY
NAVY BOILED
ONG FLAX
RELIANCE CROWN TARPAULING"
On sale at the Hongkong Daily Press Office, Hongkong, 25th July, 1908.
NOTICE OF FIRM NOTICE
FOR SALE.
TAP OF THE SIKIANG or WEST
RIVER
From HONGKONG to WUCHOWFU, Showing the Parts and Calling Places
Opened to Foreign Trade, 1897. Published at Daily Press Office. Price 25 Cents, Cash. Hongkong, 1st April, 1897
PROPOSALS FOR FROZEN FRESH BEEF AND FROZEN FRESH MUTTON-Headquarters Division of the Philippines, Ofice of the Chief Commissary, Manila, PI., August 25th, 1903,--Sealed proposals, in triplicate, will be received at this. Office nntil 11 o'clock, a.m., March 19th, 1904, at which time and place they will be opened in the presence of the attending bidders, for tho furnishing and delivery of six million six hundred thousand (6,600,000) pounds of thonsand (480,000) pounds of frozen fresh frozen fresh beef and four hundred and eighty molton to the Subsistence Department st Manila, P.I.. during the year ending June 30, 1905. The accepted beaf and mutton will be admitted fres of Castoms duties. The United States reserves the right to decrease the amount called for in the contract, by not to JARDINE, MATHESON & CO.,
exceed 40% upon reasonable notice to the General Managers,
contractor; or to increase the amount called Hongkong Fire Insurance Co., Tal.
for, with the consent of the contractor. Each Hongkong, 5th March, 1904.
proposal must be accompanied by a Bidder's HUMPHREYS' ESTATE AND FINANCE Guarantes in the amount of $20,000, or by cortified check for that amount on a bank of COMPANY, LIMITED.
approved standing in Manila. The bidder to HAREHOLDERS are hazeby notified that, whom the contract is awarded will be required on and after this dete, they can obtain to give bond, the penalty of which will be fired Chief Commissary. Information Scrip Certificates for Shures of the new issue in exchange for Hongkong and Shanghai Bank furnished on application. Envelopes contain- ing proposals should be marked "Proposals receipts on application at the Registered Offices fondrozen fresh boot and frozen fresh mutton of the Company, Nos. 33 and 40, Queen's Road for FY 1905, to be opened Maroh 19th, 1904.” Central
by the
and addressed to the undersigned-HENRY
CANVAS
E have This Day authorised WONDO to Sign per Procaration on behalf of our Firm in this Colony.
S.
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JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & SON, SAM General Managers.
Hongkong, 13th February, 1904
1515 Chief Commissary.
ARNHOLD, KARBEÉG & CO.
Bola Agents.
TANA NA MIDZUSHÍMA & CO.
Hongkong, 10h March, 1904
G. SHARPE, Colonel, A.C.G., U.8. Army,
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