BANKS
A GOOD TIP.
The distressing symptoms which follow over
IMPERIAL BANK OF CHINA indulgence in simulants, os
ESTABLISHED BY IMPERIAL DECBFE OF THY 121H NOTSHES, 1896.
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SUBSCRIBED CAPItal..Blanghai Tls. 5,000,000 2,500,000 PAID-UP CAPITAL
HEAD OFFICE-SHANGHAI
Canton Chefoo Hankow
Tlectrin.
BRANCHES AND AGENCIES. Pelting Penang Singapore The Bank-purchases and receives for collec tion Bills of Exchange drawn, on the abov places, and sells Drafts and Telegraphie Trans 'fore payable at its Branches and Agencies.
HONGKONG BRANCH. Advances made on approved socnrition. Bil's Discounted,
INTEREST ALLOWED ON DEPOSITS
At 2% per annum on Current Account daily :3% per sunum on Fired Deposits for 3 month
balances.
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Manager,
E. W. RUTTER.
Hongkong, 17th May, 1904.
THE
DEUTSCH-ASIATISCHE BANK.
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AUTHORIUED CAPITAL.....Sh. Taal: 7,500,000
HEAD OFFICE~ŠKANGHAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS BERLIN.
'Berlin
'BEANCHES:
Calcutta
Bankom Tainaufu
Tientsin. T'eingtau
LONDON BANKERS:
Mestre, N. M. ROTHSCHILD & SONS,
THE UNION OF LONDON
AND SMITHS
BANE, LIMITED.
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, JUNE 19, 1905.
THE HUTH SALE.
Visit or THE CHINESE AMBASSADO(Ł.
An English paper of May 16th reports:
abatement, and
Interest in the Huth feeding or undue
aud Tls. 13 has been done locally, although our Shanghai wire quotes them. Ths. 162 sellers; Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godowa Company's sliares have done at 8102) to $100,
promptly overcome by the use of Abbey *ilgrimage to Chiment people made the 104 for 31st December; the weakness in this!
Effervescent Salt.
If
bad
a
After the glorization
stock is attributed to the fact that prominent you have a contel tongue and a of Chinese art at auction, as described in these locul shipping firm has purchased in Kow- columns yesterday, it was quite in the fituoss of loon land for the building of Wharves and stomach, a teaspoonful of Abbey's Salt in things that the Chinese Ambassador and his Godowns, but as that particular firm bas so far glass of water upon arising will immediately. oleanse the tongue and swasten the stomach. uiffe should visit the rooms in which so many not much patronised the Wharf Company, glorious specimens of his country's arts and discharging into lighters instead, we fail to see Try it!
Abbey's Salt is a pleasant, ocoling, Invigorat-crafts are ou view. His Excellency called how it can affect the old Company to any ing affervescent tonic laxative, it regulates the before the sale began and displayed a lively and extat. Shanghainnd Hongkew Wharf Shares
buyers nction of the Stomach, Liver, Bowels, sad the critical interest in the Nankin porcelain. are quoted in the north T14. 185 system generally, it aids digestion, promotes desaontratag at times to his attenduals the LANDS. HOTELS AND BULL.DINGS.-Hong- qualities and symbols of the ware, especially of kong Land Investment and Agency Company's excretion, parifies the blood and clears the com
some lots to be sold to day. Amongst other Shares found buyers at 8122, and the market plexion,
distinguished visitors yesterday were the Mar- closes fairly study, although a few shares are quis of Bristol. Earl and Countess de Grey still on offer. The sale of a large building lot the Earl of Coventry, Lord Redesdale, Lord in Kowloon, as mentioned above, by the Hong Mount-Stephen, Lady Lawis, and Mrs. Clatce koug Reclamation Company at a very handl Watson
tson Mr. Peter Reid, an old friend of the some figure, improves the position of the Hong- lute Mr. Hoth, also called, and on the precious kong Land Investmont Company, as this day Mr. Woods. the veteran member of the Company holds a fair amount of shares in the firm. and ertainly us of the best-known men Land Reclaration Company. Kowloon Lands in the art world during the last fifty years, was at 840, West Peints ut ab Hengkong Hotels at $144, and Humphreys at $13, are still on the wheelen roml the rooms in a bath-chair
market. Shanghsi Lands have buyers at Tls. 120.
Abboy's Salt also makes a delicious refreshing and invigorating draught at any time, tarling vot unlike Soda Lemonade and is particularly enjoyable as a healthful toverage in hot
climates.
Sok in two sizes by all Chemists or Stores and by WATKINS, Limited, and A. S. WATSON. Limited, of Hongkong,
The ABBEY FRUIT SALINE Company, Limited, 144 Queen Victoria Street, London,
Fi243--2 E.C., England.
BANKS
HONGKONG SAVINGS BANK.
HE Business of the above Bank is oond 10 ted by the HONGKONG AND SHANG. HAI BANKING CORPORATION. Rule may be obtained on application.
INTEREST on deposits is allowed at 3, PER CENT. per annum.
Depealtors may transfer at their optix balances of 5100 or more to the HONGKONG ANL SHANGHAI BANK to be placed or FIXED DEPOSIT at 4 PER CENT. per annum.
For the HONGKONG AND SHANOBS!
BANKING CORPORATION.
J. R. M. SMITH,
Cblef Manager, Hongkong. lat May, 1994
COTTON MILAs.-Ewos have boon üxed at TI, 371, but they are in good demand now at 11. 9. Other inills are unchanged.
SUNDRY MANUFACTURING COMPANIES Chins Light and Powers have been done at 910 Hongkour Electrics fetched $171 for old and 311 for new sirares; the old issue is in demand, while now shaves are on offer. Great Island Cements sold, neil have sellers, at $265 for ald and $15 for new issue. Other stocks under this heading unchanget.
The 6500 vuses still provide a topic for fluent conversation, and yesterday an intimate associate of the late owner touderd the additional information that the gentleman who sold the jar to Mr. Huth for £23 was Mr. James. a well-known figure in his day. Yesterda prices we ained at a high standard throughout affording another illustration of big male. A serce routest took place for the possession of a pair of Mandarin jars and covers, Pins, high, painted with bands of arabesques gud alternate bae bands, and decorated with dragons and flames. Opening atgs, the bidding
MISCELLANBOTs-Chin Borneos are ob- was quickly rattled up to 1500ge. ALL850gs Mr. George Salting, whoss loan col betion in uiuable at #12), after sales at $12 and $12.15. the Victoria and Albert Museum is so flue. gave Hongkong Hig-Level Tramway Company's way, and Messrs. Harding wou. Previously shares are quoted $2122 buyere Langkats have the same firm bought a pair of powderet ble sales in the north at Tls. 220 x the 2nd rases and covers, 19in, ligh, for 720g und anterim dividend of Tis. 5 per share paid on the pair of powdered bine bottles, with bulbous 15th instant. A. S. Watsons sal in fair Rocks, reached 400gs. (Gribble). Mr. Duzeen quantities at $141. Other stocks under this gave £600 for a tall famille-verte yase, crimson heading are unchanged. grenad, sad enamelled with peonies, mounted with cradin riz and plinth, and Mr Larkin
DEUTSCHE BANK (BBELIN), LONDON AGENCYLE MERCANTILE BANK OF hid £10 for an oviform ogg-shall lautern
DIRECTION-DER.DISCONTO GESELLSCHAFT.
INTEREST allowed on Current Account DEPOSITS received on terms which may be learned on application. Every description o Banking and Exokanga husiness transented.
M. HOMANN,
Hongkong, 1st April, 1905.
Wanspor.
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ANKING
[NTERNATIONAL BA
JORPORATION.
Fiscal Ageute of the United States in China the Philippine Islands and tas Repablic of Panuma,
· ČAPITAL
AND SURPLUS
AUTHORISED
CAPITAL PAID UP...
RESERVE FUND
.Gold $10,000,000
.Gold $2,250,000
Gold $3,250,000
HEAD OFFICE: New York, LONDON OFFICE: Threadneedle House, E.C. Branches and Agents all over the World. LONDON BANKERS. NATIONAL PROVINCIAL BANK OF ENGLAND, LIMITED,
UNION OF LONDON AND SMITH'S BANK, LIMITED,
BRITISH LINEN COMPANY BANK The Corporation transacts every description of Banking and Exchange business, receives money in Current Account sad accepts Fired Deposits at rates which may be ascertained on application.
CHARLES R. SCOTT, Maunger.
20, Des Voeux Road.
Hongkong, 26th May, 1905.
[1062 [ONGEONG & SHANGHAI BANK-
HONING CORPORATION
PAIN-UP CAPITAL.....$10,000,000
RESHEVA FUND
STEELING BESERVS...$10,000,000 SILVER REEVE ...
8,000,000
*-**-$18,000,000 RESEEVE LIABILITY OF PROP TOв8.$10,000,000
COURT OF DIRECTORS,
H. A. W. SLADE, Esq -Chairman.
A HAUFT Esq.Dopaty Chairman.
Hon. C. W. Dickson,
E. Goets, Esq.
G. H. Medhurst, Esq.
A. J. Raymond, Esq.
F. Salinger, Esq.
H. Schubart, Esq.
E. 3hellim, Esq.
NA, Bioba, Esq. Hon. R. Shenan
CHIEF MANAGER Hongkong-J. R. M. SMITH
MANAGER !
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Shanghai H: F. R. Hunter.
LONDON BAKgure-LondON AND COUNTI BANKING COMPANY, LIMITED,
HONGKONG-INTEREST ALLOWED. On Current Account at the rate of Two per
·Cent. per Annum on the daily balance.
ON. FIXED DEPOSITS. For 3 months, 2 per ont per Annan. For 8 mouths, 34 por esat, pez Anaum. For 12 months 4 por cent, par Annum.
J. R. M. SMITE,
Chist Manager. Hongkong, 17th May, 1905.
THE
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INDIA, LIMTED.
AUTHORISED CAPITAL.....£1,500,000 SVESCRIBED „.........amina DRETTA 1,195,000 562,300 110,000
PAIR-UP RESERVE FUND.........uakekes
BANKERS: LONDON JOINT STOCK BANK, LIMITED. INTEREST allowed on Current Accounts at the rate of 2%, per annum on the Daily balano. ON FIXED DEPOSITS 100 For 12 montka.......
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EVAN ORMISTON, Manager.
Hongkong, 23rd May, 1909.
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THE BANK OF TAIWAN LIMITED. THE
(INCORPORATED BY SPECIAL IMPERIAL CHARTER)
CAPITAL SUBSCRIBED ........... Yap 5,000,000 2,500,000
Capital ParD-UP
#3
HEAD OFFICE: TAIPEH, FORNOSA.
Amoy Auping Foochow Keelung
BRANCHES AND AGENCIES!
Kobe Nagpaki
Tsinau Tamani
Oenka
Shanghai
Tokio Yokohama
HONGKONG OFFICE: 4. QUEEN'S ROAD. Interest allowed on Current Account. Deposits received ou terme which may be learnt on application.
3. SHIGENAGA, Manager: Wongkong, 1st November, 1904,
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THE CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA
AUSTRALIA AND CHINA.
INCORPORATED BY ROYAL Chanzen, 1853 HEAD OFFICE--LONDON.
CAPITAL PAID-UP-10
LIABILITY OF RESERVE
HOLDERS RESERVE FUND..
SHARE-
£800,000 £375,000
INTEREST allowed on Current Account at the men of 2%, per sanam on the Dally balances On Fixed Deposite for 12 months. 4 per cent
with stippled green ground." For a pair of ogg-shell saucer dishes, rose backs, and Tips, in dimeter. Mesure. Dickenson gave £400 As ou the previous day, in the case of the Dama falencé. Messrs. Durlaster purchased mest of the lots of Ithodian fatenice, dish with dark bir field and a bird and tree in green, black, and brick-red, bringing 50gs, and a jug with roselle ornaments in mauve and turquoise blue, 520gs. Before the porcelain was sold a few miniatures came up. A full-sagtli in gouache, by Isune Oliver, of the Earl of EseeI, in Garter orders, realised 100gs. Hodgkins), and another in gouache of a gentleman, sup- posed to be Heuri Douses (ditto), Many lots brought over 200gs.. and the total of the two days £42.038 14
Already a goodly sam has been realised by the sale of catalogues, aud the total receipts from this source will be handed over by Messrs. Christic to the Artists' General Benevolent Institution. In this connection an amusing incident happened yesterday. A visitor, having been told but catalognes were fil each pro ceeded to ask whether the Huth collections were also being sold for the benefit of the fund. The answar was apparently found disappointing, and the catalogue was put back.
SHARE REPORT.
SPECIAL
APPOINT
MIS MAIKATY THE KIN
WWHITELEY
Universal Providers. WESTBOURNE GROVE, LONDON, W.
GREGOR & CO.,
31, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, 1ST FLOOR.
BEER
PILSENER. CROWN LABEL.
$13.00
PER CASE OF 4 DOZEN QUARTS,
$19.50
PER CASE OF 8 DOZEN PINTS.
JAPAN
[15-3
COALS.
MITSUI BUSSAN KAISHA (MITSUI & CO.
HEAD OFFICE-1, BUXUDA -CRO, TOKYO. LONDON BRANCH:-34, LIME STEMET, B.C.
HONGKONG BRANCH-PRINCE'S BUILDINGS, Icm Hover StamET!
OTHER BRANCHES
New York, San Francisco, Hanibarg, Bombay, Singapore, Bours aya, Manila, Amoy, Shanghai
Chefoo, Tientsin, Newchwang, Port Arthur, Seoul, Chemale, Yokohama, Tokoenke, Nagoya, Osaka, Koby, Kure, Shimonoseki, Moji. Wakamatsu, Karsten, Nagasaki, Kuchinet, Sasebo, Maidzura Miike, Hakodate, Taipah, s.
Telegraphic Address
"MITSUI" (A.R.C. and A 1 Cuda)
CONTRACTORS OF COAL to the Imperial Japanese Navy and Arnals and the State Railways: Principal Railway Crapanies and lndustrial Works; Home and Foreign Mall and Freight Steamers. LTD. SOLE PROPRIETORS of the Foo Miike. Tagawa, Yamano and Ide Coal Mines; and SOLE AGENTS for Hokoka, Hondo, Kanada, Fajinstada, Mameda, Mannanra. Onoura Otsajt
Sasa bara Tabakaro. Yoshinotasi, Yoshio, Yunokibara, and other Coal
S. HINAMI, Manager, Hongkong.
THE BIGGEST STORE IN THE WORLD.
HIGH QUALITY,
MODERATE PRICES, PROMPT ATTENTION.
General Illustrated Catalogue (1750 pages), ar aby Departmental 1st sett free to bond-fis applicates.
HONGKONG
818
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
BOOKBINDING.
DAILY PRESS" OFFICE.
The only office in China having European Equal to Home taught workmen.
work..
Mesare. Erich Georg and Co.'s weekly share list, dated the 17th June, 1908, reports Our market has red very dult indeed, money remaining tight, and the awful stump in Indo- Chinas affecting other stocks, people having to sacrifice shares in order to meet diference in Indo-Chinas. The sterling demand rate on London closes at la. 10 11-16d, while rates on Shanghal are unchanged. Barzilver in London is quoted 27 1-16d.. while Console are £90 9-16, BANK SHARES-Hongkong and Shanghais changed hands a 2800 to $802, closing with rate is £4. Nationals are unchanged. further sellers at the higher rate; the Loudon JINGON & CO.,
MARINE INSURANCE SHARES.-Unions as China well as North Chinas, ure unchanged. Tinders Lave been done and are wanted at $65. Yangiszas ara quoted in Shanghai $1722 sales, Cantou have so we follow this quotation, .....£800,0
changed hands at 3925, 320, and 326, clos.
3221 ing with sellers at the latter rate.
FIRE INSURANCE SHARES.-Hongkong Fires have found buyers at 80022, closing with sellers at that figare. Chinas have been booked at $87. SHIPPING SALES -- Hongkong. Cautou and Macao Steamboats are firm with sales at $27. Indo Chinas have farther receded during the $101 cash has been accepted, week, and down while time shares sold at proportionate rates. closing with further sellers: Shanghai Tis. 71 Fayers, and London L'11 10%. Od. China and Marilus have sellers at $214. Douglases sold and are for sale at $36. Star Ferries have M. sellers at $35 (old) and S2 (new), and Shali Transports at As, Ed. (London quotes 22%, 66.) Hongkong Steata Watorboats sold and have Helters at $17.
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"T. P. COCHRANE,
Manager.
Hongkong. 18th May, 1965.
INSURANCES
AACHEN AND MUNICH FIRE IN. SURANCE CO.
OF AIX-LA-CHAPELL
:
THE Undersigned, having been appointed AGENTS for the above Company, are prepared to ACCEPT RISKS against FIRE at Current Rates
REUTER, BROCKELMANN & CO.,
Agenta.
181 Hongkong, 1st April, 1897
quotes
REFINERIES-China Sugars are at present at the mercy of the bears, and down to 8215 has been done an improvement, however, may set is at any moment, as it is generally believed that the Company has been doing exceedingly offer at $3, well this year. Luzons are ou after ales at SH and 8L,
MINING BRAKES. --Charbannages are changed. Raubs have been done at $3 to $1, closing with buyers at 4 the Hongkong manager's report for the four rooks ended t ultimo.
120-
NORTH BRITISE AND MERCAN Telegraph of 15th instant prints the mining
TILE INSURANCE COMPANY.
ZOKOHAMA SPECIE BANK TOTAL FUNDS ar 31ST DECEMBER, 1803. YOKO LIMITED.
ESTABLISHED 1880.
CAPITAL SUBSCRIBED Yen 24,000,000 CAPITAL PAID UT........
CAPITAL UNCALLED
하
18,000,000 6,000,000 119,720,000
ALLMA J
1 REDESTE FUNDistan
*Tokio
HEAD OFFICE-YOKOHAMA
London
BEANCHES AND ÄSSNOINS.
Koba
San Francisco
Shanghai
Dalby
Port Arthur
Tientsin
Paking
Chefoo
Nagmanki New York Bombay Northwaig Makdon
LONDON BANKIES,
THE LONDON JOINT Stock BARY, LIMITED
PABE'S BANX, LIMITHD.
THE UNION OF LONDON AND SMITHS Bank, Lamited,
HONGKONG-INTEREST ALLOWED.
On Current Account at the rate of 2 par cont
per annum on the daily balance.
On fixed deposite for 12 months 5), pora" zna
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TAKEO TAKAMICHI,
Manager.
„Hongkong, 22nd May, 1905.
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£16,893,650.
AUTHORISED CAPITAL... £3,000,000 SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL... 2,750,000. PAID-UP CAPITAL *******
687,500 0 II. Frem FUND 3,056,961 12
The Undersigned AGENTS for the above Company, are prepared to A.CCEPT RISKS against FIRE at Current Rates.
SHEWAN, TOMES & CO.. Agente. Hongkong, 18th June, 1904. (1888 L'UNION OF PARIS FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED
THE Undersigned having been appointed 1 AGENTS for the above Company - are
prepared to accept Riska against Fire at currout rates.
Docks. WHARVES, GODOWNS, &e.--Hong-|- kong and Whampoa Dock Company's shares have been dous at 8200, bat close weak with sellers at 3197. Fenwicks are quiet at $3. A few Now Atoy Durk abares are altainable at $18. Farnhams weakened a little in the early part of the week, and Tis. 159 became the rate: the market, however, has strengthened again
---IRON MERCHANTS.
Iron, Steel,
sad Metal
Hardware Morchants. Wholesale
Retail and Ironmongere. Pig Iron and Foundry. Coke. Importera. Gezeral Store- keepers and Commission Agants.
35 & 37. Hing Long Street.
(1st Street, West of Central
Market.
JEWELLERS
MAISON LEVY HERMANOS
Diamond Morchante and Watchmakers, 40 Watson's Building, Queen's Roat. Also at Shanghai, Manila, l'aris and Iloilo
PHOTOGRAPHER
MUMEYA, JAPANESH ARTIST.
Bromide and Crayon Enlargements and also colouring Photos and relief Protos. Views of China and Manila. Work done for Amateurs; 18o. Sa, Queen's
Road Central.
PRINTING.
"DAILY PRESS" OFFICE.
Proofs read by Englishman.
STOREKEEPERS
BISMARCK & CO.
Navy Contractors, Ship Obandlers, Provision and Coal Merchants, Sail-
1
DINNEFORD'S
The inirereal Remedy for Acidity' of the Stomach. Headache. Eleartburn, Indigestion, Sout
Eructations, - Bilions Affections.
DINNEFORDS
The 3'hysician'a Cure for Gout, Rheumatic Gout and Orarel.
Safest and most Gentle Medicine fat. Infants, Children, Delicate Females, and the Sickness of Pregnancy,
MAGNESIA MAGNESIA
BOARD AND RESIDENCE
"TANG YUEN." BOARDING ESTABLISHMENT.
Europeau Supervision. Excellent Cuisine and Accommodating.
Apply
MANAGERESS,
Macdonnell Road
Or
FAIRALL & CO., Queen's Road Hongkong, 2nd March, 1903.
PENSION
15
FRANCAISE
AND RESTAURANT.
49, POTTINGER STOBET, TENUE PAR MME. I. GUIOU.
FIRHT-CLASS COOKING BY A FRENCH Cook. Terms: $3.50 per day. Reduced Terms for an Extended Stay. Hongkong, 13th January, 1905.
M
-100
BOARD AND RESIDENCE.
RS. GILLANDERN
***GLENWOOD. 25, CAINE
ROAD. Hongkong, 19th March, 1904.
COLD STORAGE.
THE HONGKONG FOR COPANY, L
761
have now 40,000 Cubic feet of Cold Storage available at EAST POINT. Stores will The Open at 10 AM. and 4 P.M. daily, Sunday. excepted to receive and deliver perishable goods.
WM. PARLANE, Manager.
Hongkong, 18th November, 1901.
makers, &c. Fresh Water supplied to DIRECTOR
Vessels in the Harbour
KWONG SANG & CO.,
Shipehandlers Sailmakers, Provisiouent,
THE AND
FOR 1905
Complete Edition ... Small
រុន
THRONICLE
$10.00 6.00 Coal Merchants, Hardware, Engineers Tools, Metal, Iron and Steel Merobanta
Obtainable at the Hongkong Daily Press Offes 57 58 & 59, Counnaght Road, New and from the Local Booksellers.
Prava Central
Some of the Special Advantages possessed by
Allenburys Foods
The
The
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SIEMSSEN & CO. Hongkong, 1st January, 1904.
ROBERT CRAWFORD'S
C. C. C. WHISKY, Price...
$10 Per Dozan. Bole Agent:
KWAN TYE. 110. Queen's Road Central. Hongkong, 12th April, 1965.
(969
Foods closely apprimate in camposanto, and are as easy of digestion as Maternal Sheik
"They provide a perfect diet for the farmathak of Ne, flesh and strong bone.
The Milk Foods are absolutely free from may masiens germs, and bents are far sopirit te cow's colik en
obtained in Towes, especially in hot weather.
Ne dize-hma, digestive or slamuch troubles peed be leaned from the use of the "AllcaberysTM Foods
The "Anbarys"! Funds are three in sumber, and 10 gradusied as la provide the maximum amount of neurish.
meat that the child is ableto digest at the period of file far, which the foods are espectively recommended.
MILK FOOD No. 1 For Infants from birth to three marche of spe. MILK FOOD No. 2 For Infants from three 10 months of age. MALTED FOOD No. 3 Por Infants of pix months and upwards.
Pamphlet on INFANT FEEDING
and MANAGEMENT, Free.
Allen & Hanburys Ltd., Lombard St., London, Eng.
2510-1
581
MITSUBISHI GOBHI-KWAISHA (MITSUBISHI ČO.)
COAL
DEPARTMENT MARUNO-UCHL TOKIO. Cable Address* Iwasaki,” which applies to all Branch Offices and. Hong- kong and Shanghai Agencies.
AI, ABC 3th Edition, “
used
All Letters Addreissað:
Western Union Codes
MANAGER, MITSUBISHI Co., with name of place under. BRANCH OFFICES — NAGASAKI, MOJL KOBE, KARATSU AND HANKOW. SHANGHAI: H. J. H. TRIPP
ACKNOTES :--
HONGKONG: H.U. JEFFRIES.
MANILA: MACONDRAT & Co.
CHINKIANG: GEARING & Co. YOKOHAMA : M. ASADA..
CONTRACTORS OF COAL to the Im- perial Japanese Navy and Foreign Naviss the Imperiol Arsenale; the Imperial Railways Sanyo, Kinsha and the other Principal Ball- ways, Industrial Works; Home and Foreign Mail and Freight Steamers,
EXPORTERS OF COAL to Hongkong Shanghai, Honkow, Singapore, Manila, North China, Korean ports and America.
SOLE PROPRIETORS. of Takashima, Ochi, Saintew, Nazonzola sad Kami-Yamada Colliories and also Hojo Coffiery, which will shortly be ready to produce on a large scale the best Uuzen Coal.
Sula Agents for Kigio, Komatsu (Tugiwa) and Yashiromachi Coal (Karatau).
The Head and Branch Offices and the Agen- eles of the Company will receive any order for Coals produced from the above Collieries.
Conf sold in 1904 by the Company amenated to 1,520,000 tons.
TAKASHIMA COAL.
Now and additional shafts at the Takashima Colliery have been completed and this well- known best and most economical steam Coal in the EAST is now produced in abundance and can be supplied in any quantity.
Hongkong, 15th February, 100s,
NOW READY.
A TABLE OF THE
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RATES OF EXCHANGE AT HONGKONG
for Demand Drafia on London on the day of or precating the Departure of the English Mails, ulso Table of Yearly Approximato Averages
FOR 31 YEARS,
FROM
1874 to 1904.
Price $2 Cash. On Sale at the DAILE PRESS" OFFICE, or Local Books. Her
Hongkong, 11th May, 1005.