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WANTED AT ONCE.
AUENISHED, or PARTLY FURNISH. ED HOUSE at the Peak for 0-wooks
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or 2 months.
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Care of "Daily Press "Ofoe Hongkong, 13th August, 1908,
PUBLIC AUCTION.
1176
Tom Fan HON. THE DIRECTOR OF E-Undersigned have received instructions PUBLIC WORKS, to Sell by Public Auction,
OF THURSDAY, the 20th August, 1908, at 11 A
1 A.M., at The Government Store, Wanchai,. A LABOE QUANTITY OF
CONDEMNED STORES.
Tzems—As Canal.
HUGHES & HOUGH,
Government Anotioneers. · Hongkong, 15th Angost, 1908. - 1183
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T IS HEREBY NOTIFIED that s
INTIMATIONS
CHINA EXPRESS CO.,
B, DUDDALL STREET,
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, AUGUST 18cm, 1938.
TROUBLES IN THE MARINE INSURANCE MARKET,
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words of our Marine Insurance Correspondent writing on Friday last-
It has in the past bass the proud boast of Lloyd's that its aaderwriting members never proved unable punctually to meet all engage- mante arising out of marine underwriting. Speculative business may have caused trouble, feared that in the light of recent events the strength of individus underwriters in no longer be regardez as invulnerable,
FOR SALE Cusutit of NETHING shipping news, and, the agh its Agents, for hat not legitimated under writing. It is to ba
for TENNIS COURTS, ato, at loss than half cost.
GOERZ-ANSCHUTZ FOCAL PLANE CAMERA PHOTO MATERIALS, DISHES and CHEMICALS. Hongkong, 5th August, 1908. -1050
REMOVAL NOTICE.
W WE beg to inform our numerous Gus tomora and the General Public that We have REMOVED. our business premises
to
No. 14, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL,
We hallan that the orodit of underwriting members would again become practically la valnerable, if they took the necessary steps to secure a mami-privats an lit, such as the one wè have suggested.
TH
THE LIGHTING OF CALOUTTA.
mit
Residents of this city will doubtless read with interest the tender of the Oriental Gas Company,
Corner of Zetland Street, where we hope the "ome of these disadvantages are now becoming Limited, for the public lighting of Calcutta as
same patronage will be extended to us as
the past.
HOOSAIN-ALI & Co.
Hongkong, 27th July, 1908.
in
NOTICE OF REMOVAL. THE-Undersigned bog to notify their Cas are REMOVED to No. 37, DES VEUX tomers and the General Public that they ROAD CENTRAL, opposite the P. & O. Co.'s. Ofice.
The survios which are zondared to the poolio by the Society of Lloyd'a- osu, hardly be aver- rated. As au organization far the collection of looking after the interests of ships and their orowe and cargoes, it fuld is a ustional service; servico discharged at practically no cost to the public at large. Through the indiving mem bern of Lloyds individual members should always alearly be distinguished from the oors porate society-it formas community of brokers and nadorwriters which is of the highest posable beneat to the bosiness community, not only of this country; but of practically Brory cuntry in the world. Bat the distinction which has always. been maintained between the corporate society and the insurance operatio as of individusl members has considerable disadvantages, and
apparent. The Committes of Lloyd's, nalike the Committee of the Stock Exchange, on the well as the Company's explanatory letter. In other side of Threadneedle-street, has no official place of the whole of the present. 9,285 gad lamps cognisanos of the insuranos operations of the of candle power, the Company propose to sub members of the society. It exercises no control stitate and oreet lamps with burners, of a whatever over them. When once the Committee maximum of 90 and a minimum of 60 odle elected members and received their deposite, Rower of a type similar to those created in Park the members are free to conduct their business Street, Chowringhee Junction, Dow
Basar, in their own way. When, therefore, as unfor-
Beadon Strest Wellesley Street and Collage tuuately has happened within the past faw Street. The cost of this substitution is es hears stories of troubles among some of its of this sports. If, however, the contract be for weeks, the public which is in tough with Lloyd's, tiated at Rs. 55 per lamp, and if the contract be
for 2 years the Company offer to members, the diffusence in powers bate of 15 years the Company propose that the cost be Committee of Loyd's and the Committee the Stock Exchange should carefully be kept equally divided between them and the Corpora in mind. When frouble occurs on the Block is hele if the soul taut is to be for 10 years Exchange, the difficulties are liquidats in
"the out of much conversion is to be accordance with definite and wellsunderstood by the Corporation. The pries per lamp per rules; bat when trouble occurs at Lloyd's, the autum naturally varies according to the length tendency among members is to hal it
of the contract. For a 20 years contract the tip a can, and to provide Company quoto a rate of Rs. 5, for a 15 years GRACA & CO Pately for the
much as they lion of liabilities, if | contract Rs, 55 and for a 10 years contrast Ha las manner which the public will hear 56 Practically the present tender of the Gas Hongkong, 7th August, 1908.
nothing about. Of course the extreme alousy with two exceptions Dae excption is as to Company is the same we their previous tander with which members of Lloyd's guard at the number of lighting loura. The Corporation
the repa COLLEGIO DE SANTA ROSA DE LIMA.tation of their culleague is in
merit, and is
isoge of the reasons why the From spesification called for a rate for 3,914 lighting his gained A high reputation. To bro hours, wherese the Company Lare tendered for |kers, rather than “rəturn a namə” as unabla
9,650 hours, extra hoare
of lighting to
b3 pзíd will make his quota good out of their own
for at the rate of sight antas per hour per lamp pockets; but it is obvious that if business is per month, as under the existing contract. The | being conducted for any length of time ou au
other exception is that the original tender fa- unsound basis, and liabilities have to be liquicluded a proposal to change the 2,400 oxisting THE CLASSES of the above. Establish dated on a considerable scale, this generous oil lamps into gas lamps, the cost of the neoss
method of besring one apother's burdens may say mins and services to bs borne by the SEPTEMBER next.
pipis, eto, amount to Rs. 3,50.000 sad the are able to boar.
Company now offer to forego this charge as they. think it will facilitate the introduction of gas lamps into the oil-lighted distriote. In their explanatory letter the Company stato they havo been entrusted with the lighting of the city from the 31st Decombor 1858 up to now, and during the whole that long period have never failed to carry out in full the terms of their
MEETING of HIS MAJESTY'S JUSTICIS DE THE PEACE will be held at the MAGISTRACY, at 2.15 P.M., on MONDAY, the 24th August, 1908, for the purpose of considering the follow A now variety of, Arisc PICTORIAL POST Ordinale, 103, (or the Liquor Linens CARDS, ASIATIC PER ORION FOR AGE 1898, (Ordinance No 8 of 1898), and all Philstelio Goods are now exhibited at their Slow-Room, and a Great Assortment of MANILA CIGARS and CIGARETTES, 8 well as NOVELS ALBUMS, &o, &o., are for Sale at moderate prices.
From one Ho Fax for an Adjunct Licence to sell by retail intoxicating Liquors on premies nambarod 468, 155, 470 and 473, Queen's Road West, under the sign of
THE PAN ING LOTNL,"
JH, KEMP, Police Magistrate.
Hongkong 13th August, 1908.
FOR SALE
FOR SALE.
1177
OT No. 52, British Concession, Property
Let the CATON COCOLI
27, Des Voeux load.
.1021
A HIGH CLASS TARDING AND DAY BONGOL"
*FOR YOUNG-SADIEO,
MACAU... Under the patronage of His Lordship, thờ BISHOP OF MACAU
to:
is hereby adyorlised for Sale until the 10th ofment will RE-OPEN on the Ninth of become greater than even the strongest brokara Corporation. The cost of these mains, service
September next. Tenders to be sent to the SECRETARY.
Caxton, 10 August, 1908
- FOR SALE
LA ALBEET.
1170,
The Tasching of Foreign Langages forms the principal feature of the College; all the Teachers being Europeans. Portuguese, Eng- lish, Freach, and German are taught by skilled certificated teachers. There are four Porta- TINE SITE on the Bowen Road, Ready guess Indly teachers from Portugal, two Englab,
for Building at a Cheap Price.
PERCY SMITE & SETH,
Aocountants & Auditors, &c., No. 5, Queen's Road Central.
Hongkong, 16th May, 1008,
STORAGE.
FOR GOAL, TIMBER, 20,
953
O BE LET, a Portion of MARINE LOT
THE NORTH POINT, Baitable for above Purpose EXTENSIVE WATER
FRONT. DEEP WATER.
Also FOR SALE.
Portion of MARINE LOTS Nos. 314 38 on PRAYA EAST. - Approximate. AREA
two Freash, and one German, all possessing diplomas of Certified Troinad Teachers,
Besides Languages, the girls are taught in their own Languages Creography, History, Arithmetic, Religion, Morality, and Civility.
Music, Voss), and instrumental (Piano); Drawing Lineal and Ornamental; Painting, Oil and Water Colour, Naedlowork and Em broidery are taught by the same efficient staff of Ladies,
Praia Grande, overlooking the sea.
The Convent is situated at th East en of The Chase Rooms and Dormitory are very roomy, and alry: Excellent table. The Sanitary arrangements are perfect.
9,00 SQUARE FT. 399 YEARS' LEASE. report of the progress and behaviour of the girls
For Particulars, spply-
GEO. FENWICK & Co.; Lin,
Hongkong, Sth June, 1906
PUBLIC AUCTION.
181
HE Undersigned bave received instructions from W. K. M'D. "PARR, ESQ., to: Seli
THE
by Public Auction,
On 1.83DAY,
the 25th August, 1998, at 2 P., within his residence, "Dariadear," Magasins Gap,'
THE WHOLE OF HIS V·LUABLE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, THEREIN CONTAIN EU,
Comprising SILK TAPESTRY-TÖVERED DRAW. ING ROOM SUITE. a Quantify of CAN TON CARVED BLACK WOOD CABINET TABLES, SOFAS, CHAIRS, CURIC STANDS, KOREAN LACQUERED CABINETS, DINNER WAUGON GLASS CROCKERY E P. WARE OLD CHINA, ENGRAVINGS, &c. &
O
Alvo
COTTAGE FIANO by MF, Eschate & Co., Hamburg, ( good order and condition)
Catalogues will be issued. TERMS-As usual.
HUGHES & HOUGH, Auctioneere. Honghe 17th August, 1908,
1188
FOR EUROPE AMERICA,
INDIA AUSTRALIA, RƠ
antor.
PRIVATE RESIDENTS AT THE OUTPORTS. A Comprehensive and Complete Revord
of the
NEWS OF THE FAR BAFT is given in the
ONGKING"
DRESS,
W BEKLY
with which is incorporated Tur CHINA OVERLAND TRADE REFORT, Subscription, paid in advance, $12 per
Postage 22 to any part of the World
annun,
SANTAL MIDY
These tiny Capsules
guperior to Copaiba, Cubebs, and Injections-cure
the same diseases as these drugs -in-forty-eight-hours without
inconvenience.
Each Capsule bears titě name" (MIDY)
FOR DIREASES OF THE OHERT. -A
GRIMAULT'S
SYRUP
OF HYPO-PHOSPHITE OF LINE. Freferibed in France for the last 30 years... It retains its reputation, for CONSUMPTION:OASTINAGE Capāna, COLDE DISEASES OF THE CHEST, LUNGS, and BRONCHIAL Tunes.
The health, and deportment of the Children are the objects of *p<cial.care. A monthly
is sent to the parents...
For terms, and further particulars apply to
The LADY SUPERIORESS Hongkong, 12th August, 1908.
MARTIN'S -
1172
APIOL STEEL
Alor Ladies PILES
A French Hamady for all Erregularities, Thomadı il Landien, koma lux of Martin's Fitta in the messe, so that on the first - (eign of any Bregularity of the -öylem adimaly doe may be c dizelaistered • Those who use then recommend then, danne their emos e A à Chamkta and Stars, or pan free BR MARTIN, Chemist, SOUTHAMPTON, JAGER WE,
NOTICES TO CONSIGNEES NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD, BRUMEN IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE,
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. THE Steamship
"DERFFLINGER," having arrived, Consignsea of Cargo are hereby informed that flisir Goods, with the oxception of Opium, Treasure and Valuables, are being landed and stored at their risk into the hazardous and or extra hazardous Godowns of the Hongkong. and Kowloon Wharf had Godown. Co, Ltd., Kowloon, and West Point Godowns, whence delivery may be obtained
No Claims will be admitted after the Goode have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining undelivered after the 19th August, will be subject to rent,
All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods are to bo left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on the 19th August, at 9.30 A.M.--
All Claims must reach us before the 23rd Angust, or they will not be recognised.
No Fire Insurance will be effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by the lindersigned.
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD,
MELCHERS & Co. General Agente.
Hongkong, 12th Angust, 1908,
FROM EUROPE. { NOTICE TO CONSIGNERS.
THE HAL, Steamship
IT
AMBRIA," Captain Dainat, having arrived, Consiguess of Cargo are hereby, requested to send is
GUARANTEES FOR THE PUBLIC.
At the present time if a man wishes to become an underwriting member of Lloyd's, he must be proposed and seconded by members, and satisfy the Committed that his position and means justify his election. If elected; he has to lodge 25,000 in approved securities, to be held as a deposit by trustees on behalf of the society: so lang sa tho underwriter has any unpaid claims These official
I deposits only apply to marine and transit risks, but as members of Loyd's, to the great convenience of the public, transact a vory large amount of fire, accident burglary, motor car, and all kinds of miscellaneous business, a custom has grown up by which unofisial guerautoos for this business are provided in the Riom itself, us a substitute for the official deposits walch are required in the case of marine riake. Within its deposits and guarantees is good, bat it must be limite thin system of offois! and unofficial
admitted that the business at Lolyd's h
altogether ontgrown the system of deposits,
which
contracts with the public authorities which they have had from time to time. Having
already 350 miles of gas main laid in Caloutta the improved lighting u be introduced without breaking up the public roads and footpathe with the resulting nunoyance to the public and stoppage of tralls. On these and various other grounde the Company ask that the public light ing of the city be entrusted to them as in the past fifty years-Calenta Eaglishman.
TRANSIT TRADE OF SZEMAO.
kasna) has forwarded some partion. H.M. Consul General at "Yannau-fu (Mr.
lars respecting the transit trads of Szemar, furnished be the late Mr. H. M, Many Acting, Commissioner of Customs there:
PREMIUM BONDS
We are the largest Dealers in the world in these attractive securifica,
WHAT ARE THESE BONDS ?
They are high-class and absolutely safe securities, payable to "bearer, Issued by the various Governments and Municipalities of Europe; they are redeemable at periodical drawings, either with Cash Premiums varying from £40 to £40,000, or, at the very least, at their full nominal value."
EASY PAYMENTS.
We sell these Bonds singly or in combinations of the most advantageous ones, payable by convenient Monthly Instalments ranging from 15s, to £20. Write for Handbooks, sent post froo.
MELVILLE, OLYN & Co., Bankers, 3. Rue de la Bourne, PARIS (France).-
GOLD
Brand
GAIL BORDEN'S CONDENSED MILK.
S E A L
BRAND.
HE MILK PAR EXCELLENCE..
THE
GUARANTEED TO KEEP LONGER THAN CONDENSED MILK OF ANY
OTHER MANUFACTURE,
FIRST, is PURITY, PRICE and PIECEDENCE.
Hangkong,th J dy, 1908.
"THE AWAKENING OF CHINA.
For BORDEN CORDINSED MILK CO,
CONNELL BROS. COMPANY,
Solo Importers.
This is the subject of an article in the current Empire Reviso Mr. Alexander Chester Lambart. He remarks -
.
I EN
TING;
1053
SURGEON DENTIST,
• No. 10, D'AUGILAR STREET., TERMS VERY MODERATE. Consultation Free. Honkong, ist September, 1905
DR. M. CHAUN, -
The game in the Far East, played on the part- of at least three of the Powers with definite intention to win, and by the remainder, with au energy which depends largely upon the pressure of house interests, and is at de best fitful and ill-directed, presents several sapots worthy of consideration With China as their playground,
Powers have fo sono years past lugeda in an internation si tug-of-war in which the sides. † have hitherto boon two to one, though not
on-
675
Motor of the AMERICAN SYSPRM of DENTISTRY.
3, quser's ROAD CENTRAL. *iongkong 17th April, 1907.
SINGON & CO.
477
LOON STREET, (2nd Shroot, wast of Central keers and Shipot ndlers. 35 & 37, HING Mirkat) Telophos No 515.
SANG
660
always the same two. When in the soul Freas the University of Pennsylvania, U.S.A. looking nations are rudely pushed asi le, pitonus hands are raised to heaven declaiming the villainy, the treshery; the natristy-like behaviour of the offenders. For the feelings of China in the matter-the householder whole gardens have best overrun by the
TROY, STEEL, METAL l HARD.. warring parties-no one as to care. Wil WARE MERCHANTS, she, formerly the proudest of us ione, for over and Bel Ironmongers
Wholesale Pig Iron and into a political banc-garden? Is not she even now quietly preparing to cater the arms and decide once and for all her right to live in ponco and contentment? One attitude of China's must not be lost sight of, and that is the intense éarnestness underlying all her en losvours, The national spirit is at last aronmad with its silent appeal for assistance and friendship. Those who stand-by China now will hav, little causa te regrot it-la-the future. Basing that a Chinese never forgots his friends-uor seldom bis enemies-ve may well ask ourselvay wast part we are going to play in this new sat of the Essern drama, Commercially or interests lie in China. Already other usiious are cutting us out and obtaining a foothold in the country and a word in the cousoils of the Empiro, China has frequently turned to Great Britain for advice or assistance, and as frequent Ir, our attentions distracted in other directions or our interests Imperilled nesrer at home, ebe has obtained but littis galisfaction or assisteros. Now that other nations are eiger to pose as her
MOW. RATTAN AND GRASS FURNITURE MAKER
have been anitable when operations mey were conducted on a smaller saile many years ngo, The bulk of the business at Lloyd'sin now done by large syndicates of underwriters, and these syndicates. of ascesmanaged and The greater part of the merchandise oraselog controlled by a leading underwriter-do as the feratier and coming from the British Shan much business as aved large marine insurance Status padisa through this move? (82 mm 10), izbora companies. The larger ayadicates have a pre-import duties are levied. The bulk of such mium income of from half a million even up to a goods pays transit dass har and then proceeds million pounds & year and although the "names into the interior under ouvèr of our tranels continue to parmit her domains to be tarned Foundry Coke Importera. General Store no doubt receive sccounts from their loading pass. These passes are fairly well respected underwriter, yet no policy-holder had any know.
throughout the Provines by the various Lekin ledge at all as to bow this large premium insome Authorities, the later asking only for a small is awad. "It should perhaps be explained that in "caushaw" of a fow each in ratura for inapes marine insurance business there is always vory tion of the ps; and this is generally not large amount of liability for unexpired risks,- A" | refused by the caravang. Ween forsiga merine account is kept open for two years, and goods, however, are not provided with it takes a third year to wind it up." At any la traust pass, lekta is charged at the first moment, therefore, an underwriter has liabilities, barrier mot on the road, and such piymat for the socorts written in three years, and, za secures free transit för morchandise throughout order that ho may be solvent, he should have Yunnan for a sabsequent period of 100 days. invested in liquid securities nearly a full year's Nu takin is levied on foreign goods at Bromso premium facome. It is indeed essential for the within the fros zone" of this mart, but the curity of policy-holders that the fonde to meet sub-stations just outside raquire payment of Kabilities on unexpired risks should be treated lekin charges on such morohandise as is pot strust funds; but unfortunately the weak provided with our tranzit passes. Goods coming point of the present system is that nobody from Formal and the Shau States cross the knows, except the trembers of a syndicats, how frontier at some ifteen slags jon-noy from its funds are invested. They may be used for Szemed, and if they take the mandarin rod via speculative purposes on the Stock Exchange.or hiq-laug-oblange, the Mekong River can in the produco markets. C184, in fact, have reach Yeoman without passing soy lekin barriers. been known where fund, bare been used in this But merobants, if they could plass foreign goods way, and money has been lost. As compared from Barmah at Szemao at pricas obtaining at with the large sums which should be readily Menglez, would then be in a position to do a available to meat liabilities of larg, syudiostes transit trade with a considerable section of that
or unexpired risks is must be owned that the Province, amount of the official deposits is insignificant.
A BUGGESTED AUDIT OF ACCOUNTS. What really is needed is not so much as in- crease in the amount of deposit, bat a system of andit of underwriters counts. We do not suggest that there should be any publicity of accounts. Those who have had experience of Lloyd's
fare, very properly, the highest opinion
of
THE SAN FRANCISCO "GRAFT" SCANDALS.
A DYNAMITER'S CONFESSION:
A Greek named Claudiaus last month con- fessed that he exploded a charge of dynamite in the home of Mr. Gallagher, an ex-Supersis of San Francisc, cansing the partial destration of his house, Claudians declares that he was promised $5,000 (£1,00), and that his brother was to receive a similar sum for an attempt on the life of Mr. Gallagher, but that the money was not paid. So far, he has refused to divulge the names of the persons who employed him. Mr. Gallagher is the principal witness against Raef, Schmitz, and the alleged bribe-givare, and connect the recut outrage at Mr. Gallagher's bome with the “grafters."
it
asserted that there is evidence to
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advisers aud 1 protootors return for benefi's in the shape of concessions and trade facilities, perhaps as for the moment we are not engages in adding territory to our dominions for which wo bars neither use por suisble population, wa might do wore then try to regain some of our prestige in the East, which was certainly not inoressed in Chinese eyes when we allied ourselves to her old enemy and quendam sussel, Japan.
LATEST STEAMEE MOVEMENTS.
German Maits with utes from Berlin of the Tão 1.0.M. str. P. E. Fredrich esraping the 29th alt, left Cole up on the 11th inak, p.m. and may be expected here s or about 28ili lust. The 1.G.M. str. De flinger which left hora on the 13th inst, arrived at Shanghai on the 16th inst. at 4 a m..
The CP R. str. Glenfarg arrived Koby at 8., on Sunday the lets lust and left again at 3 p.m. same day for Yokkaichi, where she was due to arrive at 0.30 am. yest-viday.
The C.P.E str. Empress of China arrived Vancouver on the 15th int atin,m......
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Craders, Ltd.
integrity and alvency of members, but it i is impossible in these days when the secounts of all businesses and companies have to be audited that Lloyd's underwriters, subject they are to the competition and attractions of the power ful marine insurance companies, esa afford to stand out. We believe that the public would be satisfied if the underwriting syndicates bad properly andite balance-alteets propared every year, and spbuitted them privately to the Committes of Lloyd's. The more fast that such a balance sheet had to be submitted would automatically compel underwriters to make sure that all their liabilities for unexpired risks word provided for and their funds properly invested." their Bills of Lading for bounts signature it will have to be done sooner or later, the posi prosecutions ia an attempt to obtain the disbar
"If this worn düne; and there is little doubt that -The latest more of the enemies of the graft by the Undersigned, and to take immediate tion of Lloyd's would be greatly strengthened. delivery of their goods from alongside.
ment of Judge Dunue, of the Superior Court, Optional Garge will be forwarded anlass It may be recalled that a few years ag a good before whom most of the Parliamentary proceed. notice to the contrary be given before To-DAY. theme for a common garante fand wos patings against Boef and Schmitz were brangkt, Any Cargo impuding her discharge will be. that a central fund should be formed into which Roosevelt's letter to Mr. Spreckles, it gives five forward by an influential member. His idea was While the San Francisco Examiner ignorad Mr. landed at Consignees risk into the hazardous underwriters and brykers would pay a small columns to the complaint against Judge and/or extra hazardous Godowns of the Houg. fed peresntags on their anund premisms or Dare. kong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown turnover. The funt weald be liable to meet
Abraham Rust is now free, having been Copineny Jades and stared at busiDES bil but ka tadi ang risk and expenso. ·
wait to presented within ten joint or common gurantes find, it was a
dépodíle, xhiah laza individual, spall fan a display are affemtery as Schmitz Tho es All Clatore days of the steamer's arrival loro after which essential part of the sebeme that all accounts of in gol, and recently gave a banget to th
mayor appears to glory in having spent a torm date they cannot be recognised.
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods accounts laid before the trustees of the faad.
underwriters should be sudited and these em-zzlers and other originals who were with. have lait "the
Godowns, and sil Goods The ghem was good, and it would have been to
min prison. remaining pada wasote by the great adrantags of Lloyd's had it been will be sabject le rent
All broken, okafed, and damaged Goods are. to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on the 2011 August, at 3 g.
No Fire Insurance has beau effecte, we
HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE,
Hongkong Ofos. Hongkong, 14th August, 1908. 1181
adopted.
THE CREDIT OF LLOYD'S. There is no doubt that the incidents of the last twarde te wees, and the gossip which they have ocê seiond, have done a great deal of harm to the general credit of Lloyd's, a great Ideal core than is in the least deserred. In the
How to ja Brautigul Keep Four dam-' plerion, Mra Ellen's Crème Charmante, Lait Casansat and Special Skin Tonio and Pondr Charmant will, enable you to do it. Her Specialities for the Skiu are the study of a time. A. 3. Watson Co., Ltd., Sole Agents
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the protection, entcsérugement d'his davillsprint of the Automobile Industry. The Society has crganised a TRADE INFORMATION DEPARTMENT
which will be pleased, without les, to direct enquirers to il Traders who can best supply their peeds, whether for Motor Cars (commercial or pleasure)... Motor-Agricultural Machines, Motor Boat, Fire Engines, Stationary Motors, Component Parts, Tyres, or Accessories,
Abstrac
Maxwell Hous; Arundel ¿t., London, England. - -
CHAIRS, TABLES, SETTERS & LONG CHAIRS, BAMBOO BLINDS MATTINGR
all colours on Sale.
All Ordes resive prompt attalion,
OA, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, HONGKONG. Hourkeng, 20th February, 1908.
401
A TACK & CO.,
DEN Voux Roan, CENTRAL
JUST LANDED
A LAKOR AssTMENT OF CAMERAS - und PAGET'S PAPERS, &o, &c.,
Kindly Choud Auspect cak Now Book.
DEVELOPING and PRINTING UNDERTAKEN,
Hongkong, 7th August, 1908,
THORNE'S
OLD VAT
HF.
UNTS HOREST GORNĖ
LOLMAA KU SINGE JOSI
SCOTCH WHISKY
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GOLE AGENTS IN HONG KONG, CHINA & MANILLA.
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As Supplied fo the House of Commons.