THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18TH, 1909.
POST OFFICE NOTICE
Correspondence for EUROPE,
VIA
SIBERIA, forwarded from
HONGKONG by all vessels sailing for SHANGHAL
Approximate times of closing meile at Shanghai vis Daing-and Siberia.
6th March...
20
February
*
at 9.15 p..
st. 7.45 K..
at 8.15 p..
12th March
18th March
In
14
26th March
... at 11.45 am,
The Delta, with the English mail of the 22nd January, left Singapore on Eaturday, th 13th insist, at 10 am, and my be expected here today. This acket bringe replice de lettere despatched from Hongkong on the 22nd December, and the parcel mails closed in Londen for despatch by the all sea route on the 13th January, and for despatch overland on the 20th January.
The Manchuria, with the American mail kft Shanghai on Wedne day, the 17th instant, and may be expread laro te-morrow, at noon,
Swatow and Shanghai
Banghai, Yokohama, Kobe and Moji
·Taknong susodini
Saigon and Batavia........................onnover ee
Bhanghai...inger
Shanghai,, Yokohama Kobe and Moji).......
Amoy *****
Moji, hele, Yokohama, Honolulu, San
Shanghai, Yokohama sud Kobe
Manila, Thursday Island, Cooktown, Cairos, Towasville, Brisbane, Sydney, Hobart, Launceston, New Zealand, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth and Fremsatta
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Haiphong
Swatow and Bangkok
Frando and Portland
Swatow, Amoy and Foochow
PER
DATE
Thursday, 18th, 11.00 A.M. Thure iny, 18th, 11.00 4.M. Thursday, 18th, 1.15 p..
haraday, Thars Jay,
18th, 200 p.m.
1 barday, 18th, 5.0 FM. Thurs.my. 18th, 5.00 PM. 18th, 5.00 p.m.
19th, 10,00 A.M.
Choyrang Gregory Apsar...
Sul Tat Shinchiku Maru..
Tjipanas se green
18th, 3.00 P.M.
Linan
Thurs av.
18th, 3.09 2.1.
Tj.bodas
Thus lay,
18th, 4.3 P..
Bimongan
Mathild
Rajaburi
Thurs lay,
Numantin
Friday.
Haitan
Vorwerte
Friday, Fri
19th: 11:00 AM, 19th, 11:00 AM
Yawala Maruthe wor
Friday,
19th, 11.00 ..
Sui Tai
Friday,
19.1.16 F.M.
Amoy, Nagpo and Shanghai
Uhinhua
Friday,
19th, 3.
P.#.
Amoy and Manila
Bubi......
Hingapore, rounug aus Calcutta Sandakas TIPOLITOVAR
ante.
Bupck Japan Maraang
Saturday, 20th, 10.00 a..
Friday,
19th, 4.00 r.4.
Baturday, 29th, 9.00A.M.
day, 20th, 19.00 AM.
FOR
THE
RACES
CHAMPAGNE
PIPER-HEIDSIECK]
REIMS
SOLE AGENTS--
H. RUTTONJEE & SON.
WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS.
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TOMORROW..
Bale, Stock-in-Trade, Madume Jays, Ltd. Mr. Geo. P. Laumert, 10.30 am. und 2.30 p.m.
VESSELS EXPECTED.
THE ENGLIƐHI MAIL.
To P. & O. str. Della loft Bingapore for this: port on the 13th instant at 10 am, with the ntwerd English Malls, and is due here to- day at about 9 a.ra. -
THE AUSTRALIAN MAIL.
The LG.M, str. Prins Waldemar left Sydney ou Tuesday the 9th instant at 3 p.m., and may be expected bore on or about Wednesday the 3rd prox.
THE AMERICAN MALL.
The P.M. str. Manchuria mailed from Shang. kai on the 17th instant, and is due to arrive
at this port to-morrow at noon.
THE CANADIAN MAIL.
:
Tha C.P.R. str. Empress of India arrived Shanghai at 8 am. on Wednesday the 17th instant, and loft again at 5 p.m. same day for Hongkong, where she is due to arrive at 8 p.. to-morrow.
THE INDIAN NAIL.
The Apear str. Catherine Apear from Calcutta, left Singapore on the 13th instant afternoon, and may be expected here to marrów.
MERCHANT STEAMERS.
The str. Mintshire left Singapore on Thurs. day 3 p.m. the 11th insteat, and is due here to
day a.m.
The American & Oriontal Line's str. Norman Prince from New York will leave Tourane on or about the 15th instant, and may be expected bere to day.
The J-C.-J. Lijn str. Tjibodes left Batavia via ports for this port on the 27th ultimo, and. may be expected here today.
COMMERCIAL.
EXCHANGE
CLOSING QUOTATION.
February 17th
ON LONDON:
Telegraphic Transfer
1/95 .1/9
..19
Bank Bills, on demand Bank Bills, at 30 days' sight. Bank Bills, at 4 months' sight ...195 Credits, at 4 months' right.......1/9 Documentary Bills 4 months' sight1/9
ON PAHIS-
15-
GARRICK
CIGARETTE
AN IDEAL VIRGINIA BLEND
This Cigarette is Hand Made and is a Combination of the Delightful Smoking Qualities of the Highest Grades of Virginia in conjunction with the most Aromatic Growths of the Orient.
In Patent Air-tight Tins of 50. Price 85 cents.
Obtainable at all Local Tobacconists and High Class Dealers.
LAMBERT AND BUTLER, ENGLAND.
JOINT STOOK SHARES.
Hongkong, February 15th..
Bell's Asbestos E. à..... 13. 04:49, buyers
COMPANY.
Alhambra
Bank
Hongkong & 5'hal. National B. of Chi
PAID DR." QUOTATIONS.
Ps 50 Nominal.
1895, buyers London 28.
$126
46 $51, buyers.
China-Bornes Co.......
China Light & P. Co...
$12 $114. $10
$43, vollers $10 $9,20.
Cotton Milla-
Er
Hongkong.....sa
International
Is. U
$10 $10, sellera.
75928.76.
Boychee
Dairy Farm
Docks and Wharva
China Provident
Leon Kung Mow...Te 100 Tia:79.
The. 276. Tis. 500
40 $14,"
H.& K. Wharf & 0. #60 $48, buyers H. & W. Dook
550 $98, sellers New Amoy Dook.....) $6 $9), buynin Shanghai Dock... T. 100 T. 78, bogora Shai & II. Wharf... Ta. 100, 108,
Fenwick & Co., Geo...
Green Island Coment
Hongkong & C. Gua........ Hongkong Electric ... Hongkong Hotel Co.... Hongkong lao C ILK. Milling Co., L
in liquidation Hongkong Rope Co...
Insurances
Canton China Fire..
Land and Building-
326 $12, sellers
$10 $9.70, sellers eic $200, buyer
$50 $90. *25 $220, Lellan $100 Nominal.
$10 $26, bajers ·
$60 $190, sellers
$20 $100.
150
$96 $57, buyers
- 4350, buyera
25 Tle: 100, wallere -$100 $526.
160 $180.
HongkongLandlav. - $100 $98, buyers...
Humphrey's Estate
$10
1.65, sing
Kowloon Land & B{ / 180801
Tis, 120. $50 $44, sellers
Macartney, T. Takafina, L. Elles, McCormick, T. Okabe and B. Duncan.
Per Nikko Maru, for Japan, Mr and Mrs May, Mr and Mrs C. F. MeWilliams, Mr and Mr Strong, Consul and Mrs Akatsuku," Mrs Btennett, Mra Eamsay, Mrs Antill, Mrs M. Mikk Mrs Hayaki, Microe Elliott, Norma Stogdale, H. Christrian, Matsumoto, Cartright nd Bied, Master Akatsuka, Dr. Maralli, Mesare H. E. Waite, Ackman, Shiokawa, G. Stogdale, Tolley, Christian, Marshall, Kabo, Jiguji. Kuraoari, G. Shirai, Cartright and
Dosvies.
Per Siberia, for San Francisco, Mr and Mrs D. W. Betts, Mr and Mrs A. J. W. Van Hoora, Mr and Mrs B. 0. Howard, Capt. and Mrs U. R. Harris, U.S.N., Capt. and Mrs Bleyroffer, Major and Mrs B. B. Ray, U.S.A., Dr. and Mrs H. N. Hernesa, Mrs RL, Hiles, Mrs R., L. Pasco, Mrs A. A. Graves, Mrs M. C. Wolf, Min M. Kelloy, Misses N. H. Findrich, M. E. Mallory, J. Page, Francia Levey, F. C. MacRae, Anna Wolf, Lala Wolf and Alice Wolf, Rev. Anderson and family, Capt. Ehiokawa, Dr. J. Spencer Haugh, Burgeon J. Stepp, Assistant Paymaster E. R. Wilson, Jr., Messrs T. K. Hing, C. A. Graham, A. H. Mallory, C. Ramon, F. B. McQuisten, J. Morrison, W. H. Wolf, H. D. Gibsm, A. W. Bahr, S. Fisher, A, E. Tipper and L.-Dreyfus,
NAPIER JOHNSTONE'S
SQUARE BOTTLE"
WHISKY.
UNVARIED FOR
150 YEARS.
THE SAKE TO-DAY
As in
1745
BEWARE OF WHISKIES
Bold under Similar Names.
Bank Bills, ou demand
2204
Credits, at 4 months' sight,
224)
China Traders ...... Hongkong Fire.............
On
GERMANY:-
North China...........................
On fernand...
179
Vaion.
OF NEW YORK-
Yangteze...”.
Bank Bills, ou demand
Credits, at 60 days' sight
ON BONDAY :---`
Tolegraphic Transfer
Bank, on demand',
1314
ON CALCUTTA
Telegraphic Transfer
1311
Bank, on demand
.131
ON SHANGHAI →→→
18/10
$600, buyers 84, buyers
Bark, at sight
74%
Private, 30 days' sight
.75%
Peak Tramways
ON YOKOHAMA :-On demand
851
Philippine Co.
Known in Hongkong
for
{ ON MAXIZA -On-demand-Pesos-85 ION SINGAPORE 2-On demand;
.75%
.1051
i
ON "BATAVIA |--On demand ON HAFHONG:-On demand
On Baison :—On demand.
Ox BANGHOR:On demand. GOLD LAT, 100 fine, per tue! Sovereigns, Bank's Buying Rate BAR SILVER, per os,
Shanghal Land...... Tis. 50 West Point Building Mining
Charbonnages..... Fca. 250 Raube.......
Refineries
China Sugar Lison Bugar. 141 pm. Hobingen Piano Co.... .14 %, pm,
852 $11.25 $59,30 233
Steamship Companies
BUBSIDIARY COINS..
per cent Chinese .20 cents pieces......87.90 discount. Chinese 10
The American & Oriental Line str. Norman Prince from New York left Tourane on the Hongkong ...20 15th instant, and is expected to arrive here Hongkong: 10
this morning, etc. Kageshima Mary (Bambay
The
Lina) left Moji on the 14th inst., and is BI- pected here to-morrow, z
The NY.K. ștr. Hitachi Maru (European Line) left Singapore on the 14th instant, and
expected here on the 20th inst..
is
The str. Cymeric sailed from Puget Sound for Hongkong via Japan Ports on the 25th
nlt.
The E. & A. str. Empire left Sydney on the 13th instant for Queensland Ports, Timor, Manila and this port.
The Ben Line str. Benvenue from Middlesbro Antworp and London, left Singapore on the 14th instant for this port
The str. Montrom left Fingapore on the 12th instant for Hongkong.
The str. Dacre Castle left Fingapore on the 13th instant for Hongkong.
The Danisli str. Cathay left Fort Sald on the 11th ult. and may be expected here on er
$8.40. $7.00 $7.10
OPIUM,
-Quotations are Ser Mars Ne Malwa O
$1,070 $1,090 $1,110
February 13th.
por pical.
$1,130 $1,000
$1,065 ... $1,100 $1,017
per chest.
Mains Older Ham T. OH Persian Bue quality Perise-sxtra fue... Patia Now Pim Old Benites New... Benares Old ...
China and Manila......
Douglas Steamship.
H., Canton & M......
Indo-China S.N..Co
Shell Transport Co. Star Ferry
Do, New South China M. Post Steam Laundry Co. - | Stores & Dispensaries Campbell, M. & Ca Powell & Co., Wm... Watkins.
Watson & Co, A. 8. Whismunan, La.
United Arberton ............... Do. Founders....... Union Waterboat Co.
$10 $24. 131 | #2. $10, sellers
$100 $130, sellers. #27. $100
$50, sellers
125 $12, sellers
$50 $84, buyers
$15 4284, buyers
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į $38, Layers
$16, buyera
21
59/-, buyer
$10 $23.
$5
$25
$24, sellers $5 $54.
$100, bayer $7$, coliers $101, buyers Feby sellers $10 $100 $X$0.
$124. $4 $10 $280. $10 $10
VERNON-SMYTH.
PASSENGERS.
ARRIVED.
Per Hoiten, from Swildwy Messze 8. Okta and Sokasaki.
STEAMERS PASSED THE CANAL. Jan. 16th-Perho, Achilles, Palermo. 20th- Per Monteagle, for Hongkong, from Van- Armand Behic, Benveene, Calchas, Montrose, cover, Mr and Mrs W. T. Davies, Mr and Mrs Sophie Rickmers! · 23rd-Luertes, Ningchow, G. A. Zizebaan, Rev. and Mrs Wi Farmer, Prinsese Alice, Tourana, 27th-Glamorganshire, Miss E. M. Lewis, Master Davies, Mesure C. F. Hitachi Mers, Fonang 30th-Tudor W. Boss, D. Eyan and A. C. McCartney; from Prince 30th (Debred Mutilation), Shanghai, Tuotai Woo Kwang: Kien, Moners
through The N.7.K. str. Takasaki Maru (Bombay Sicilia. February!
ockus, Austria, V.D. Casley and Lyall Willis. expected bere on the 21st inst.
about middle of this month.
Ling) Isft Singspore on the 14th instant, and is Blaicers. Diomed, ochu Palma,
The NYK.str-Kaga Mare (American Line) left Kobe for this port via Moji and Shanghai on the 13th ingtant, and is expected here on the 22nd instant.
The N.Y.K. str. Ceylon Maru (Bombay Line) left Bombay for this port is Singapore on the 11th instant, and is expected here on the 4th prox
Scandia: 6th--Kleist, Belémond, Dardua,
Ping Bay, Kashakaura Maru, Nord. 10th Tranquebar, Mainan, Lennoe, Ambria, Nile, Theseus. 13th-Indrawadi, Tonkin, Hyson. 1715—Monmouthshire, Itbria, Sumatre,” Lo- thian, Slam.
ARRIVALS AT HOME. February 16th-Wakasa Mars, Dumben
DEPARTED.
For Iyo Maru, for Beattle, &c. Mr and Mrs Fulford, Lady Wolseley, Mrs J. J. Woodruff, Mrs E. Swain, Masers W. D. MacLaren, T. J. Eldridge and servant,
Par Junaki Maru, for London. Mr and Mrs Bowil and child, Mr and Mrs Ohira, Mr B. Duncan and child, Major B-Orays, Doctors 1. Find Yamasaki, Kamio, Bagimars, Kato and Batizuki, Prof. Salahdido, Mesars Morice, A.
Half Century.
SOLE AGENTS IN HONGKONG:
314
NOTICES TO CONSIGNEES
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
FROM CALCUTTA PENANG AND SINGAPORE.
HE Steamship.
THE
"GREGORY APCAB," having arrived from the shore Ports, Con- signees of cargo are hereby informed that their goods will be delivered from alongside.
Cargo impeding the discharge will be landed at once, at Consignees' risk and expense.
Cargo remaining on board after 4 FM. of the 17th inst, will be landed at Consignees' risk and expense.
No Fire Insurance has been effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by the undersigned.
DAVID SASSOON & Co., LTD.
Agents.
[313 Hongkong, 15th February, 1909.
BỘ. "TOURANE COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.
NOTICE.
NOTICES TO CONSIGNEES
FROM EUROPE.
HE HA.L. Steamslip
THE
"DORTMUND " Captain Malchow, having arrived, Consignees of Cargo aro heroby requested to send in their Bills of Lading for countersignature by the Under Bigned and to take immediate delivery of their goods from alongside.
Optional Cargo will be forwarded unless notice to the contrary be given before To-DAY.
Any Cargo impeding her discharge will be landesi at consignees risk into the hazardous and/or extra hazardous Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company, Limited, and restored at Consignees' risk and expense.
All Claims must be presented within ten days of the steamor's arrival here, after which dato they cannot be recognised.
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining undelivered after the 18th inst, will subject to rent
ba
All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on the 17th inst., at 3 P.M.
No Fire Insurance has been effected.
HAMBURG AMERIKA LINIE,
Hongkong Office.
Hongkong, 12th February, 1909.
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NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
"GLEN" LINE OF STEAMERS.
FROM MIDDLESBRO', ANTWERP LONDON AND STRAITS.
HE Steamship
TH
* GLENROY."
having arrived from the above Ports, Consignees of Cargo by her sro hereby informed that their Goods are being landed AT THE EISN into the Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Whart and Godowa Co., Limited, ut Kowloon, where each consignment will be sorted out mark by mark, and delivery can be obtained as soon as the Goods are landed.
Goods not cleared by the 18th inst., will be subject to rent.
No Fire Insurance will be effected:
All damaged packages must be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on the 18th inst., at 11 A.M.
No claims will be recognized if not prosented within 14 days of the chip's arrival.
MCGREGOR BROS. & GOW. Hongkong, 11th February, 1909. [325 NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD, BREMEN. IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. THE Steamship
"PRINZESS ALICE," having arrived, Consignees of Cargo are hereby
informed that their Goods with the exception 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 and Godown Company, Linuitad, Kowloon, and West Point Godown whence delivery may be obtained.
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all goods remaining undelivered after the 19th Febr., will be subject to rent.
All Iroken, chafed and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on the 19th Febr, at 9.50 ..
ONSIGNEES of Cargo from London ex
and B., Medo
Dordogne" from Bordeaux ex B.K. *Ville de Arras" in connection with above Steamer are hereby or informed that their goods with the AK- ception of Opium Treasure and Valuables are being landed and stored at, their risLS Into the hazardous and/or extra hasardons Godowns of the Hongkong Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Ld, ai Kowloon whence delivery may be obtained immediately after landing,
Optional Cargo will be forwarded on unless intimation is received from the ConsigneOS before Noon, To-day requesting it to be
landed hero.
Bille of Lading will be countersigned by the Undersigned. Goods remaining unclaimed after MONDAY the 22nd Febr., at Noor, will be subject to rent and landing charges.
[2
All claims must be sont in te me on or before the 22nd Feb, or they will not be recognized.
All damaged packages will be examined on MONDAY, the 22nd Febr,. at.3 P...... No Fire Insurance has been affected.
P. DE CHAMPMORIN,
Agent. Hongkong, 15th February, 1909.
THE BANK LINE, LIMITED.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
STEAMSHIP. “SUYERIC." FROM TACOMA SEATTLE, VICTORIA, MOJI AND MANILA,
...
LANE, CRAWFORD & Co., THE above Stommer having arrived, Con.
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and from ALL WINE MERCHANTS. (52
ITSU BISHI GOSHI KAISHA,
(MITSU BISHI CO.) COAL DEPARTMENT.
signees of Cargo are hereby requested to send in their Bills of Lading for countersigna ture and to take immediate delivery of their Goods from alongside.
Cargo impeding the discharge of the Vessel will be landed and stored at Consignees' risk and expense.
No Fire Insurance will be effected by us in any case whatever. e.
**DODWELL & Co., L.,
"Agents Hongkong, 12th February, 1909.
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NOTICE TO KOWLOON RESIDENTS SOLE PROPRIETORS of TAKASIMA OCHI, HOJO, NAMAZUTA, BATO,
TIXTRA COPIES of Daily Press are o BHINNEW and KAMIYAMADA, Collieries.alo dally at the following stores BOLE
KISHIDAKE, AGENTS MIYAO and KIGYO KOMATSU: Coals,
Special attention is invited to the foot that MUTABE, the well known coal mine, near Karaton has lately been taken over by the Company, and is now being worked on
arger Beals.
HEAD OFFICE-MARUNOUCHI, TOKYO,
BRANCH OFFICES-NAGASAKI MOJI, KARATSU, WA KAMA TS. KOBE, OSAKA, SHANGHAI, HONGKONG, HANKOW.
Cable addresses for above, "IWASAKI" Coder, AI, ABC 5th Ed., Western Union
AGENCIES
YOKOHAMA: M. ANIDA, Esq. CHINKIANG: Misirs. GEARing & Co. MANILA: Masars. MAGONDEXX & CO.
For Particulars.apply.to/2WD S
...H: OISHI. Manager, No. 2, Fedder, Etreet, Hongkong, Hongkong, 9th January, 1909, (716
KOWLOON BOOK STALL, Forry Wharf
HEUTTONJER & SONS, Key Boon Store, N. 36, Elgin Road.. Les BUNG CHEONG, Elgin Road
Mr.AH YAU, Hongkong Ferry Wharf Stall
HONGKONG METEGBOLOGICAL
**REGISTER
Hongkong Observatory, February 17th
Tipus Day On Dale at
Barometer! Temperature 4. Humidity Wied Direction
20.00
*69: 78
80.28- €29* 09:
On De sts 1.3.
80.19
60
Weather .....
جامه
All Claims must reach us before the 23rd Febr., they will not be recognized. No Fire Insurance will be effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by the undersigned,
NORDDEUTSCHES LLOYD,
MELCHERS & Co. General Agents. Hongkong, 12th February, 1909, 15 EAST ASIATIC COMPANY, LTD.
COPENHAGEN
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
HE Steamship.
*CATHAY,” having arrived, Consignees of Cargo are hereby informed that their Goods, with the exception of Opium, Tresaare and Valuables, are being landed and stored at their risk into the hazar- dons and/or extra hszardons (Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company, Limited, Kowloon, and West Point Godowns, whence delivery may be obtained.
No claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all goods rommining: anddelivered after the 22nd inst, will be subject to rent.
All broken chafod, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on 22nd inst., at 9.30 A.M.
All claims inust reach us before the 26th inst.,
or they will not be recognized.
No Fire Insurance will be affected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by the undersigned.
MELCHERS & Co., Agents.
Hongkong, 15th February, 1909,
THE
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
P. & O. 8. N. Co.'s Steamer
"BANCA" FROM BOMBAT, COLOMBO AND STRAITS.
Consignees of Cargo by the above-named Vessel are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed and placed at rЯzir 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 Persian Hall of B. L. 8. N-and
B. & P. 8. N. Co.'s Bleamerg Optional Goods will be landed here unleas instructions are given to t
to the contrary within
6 hours.
Goodenot cleared by the 22nd Febr., at 4*, will be subject to rent,
No Fire Insurance will be effected by me In any case whatever.
Damaged packages must be left in the Go- downs for examination by the Consignee's and the Company's representative at an appointed hour. All claims must be presented within ten days of the steamer's arrival hors after which date they cannot be recognised. No claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns.
E. A HEWETT,
Superintendent.
Highest open air Temperature on 18th 18 Hongkong, 16th February, 1009." *
Föreslogen zij Pannéekturë në 16th ....... 60°
***Printed and Published by BERTRAN A. HALE for the Concerned at 10a. Des Your Boad Central, Victoria, Hongkong; London Office, 131, Fleet Street, E.C.