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A CORRECTION,
TO THE EDITOR or men "Howacoma Taisoxare,”
Town."
7. M. ATKINSON,
AUSTRALIAN NEWS LETTER.
SYDNEY, April 181 Things have been pretty lively bera of late and the weather has begun to be a little kinder, the heat having appreciably deciossed. Bust- ness is not so bid in Sydney generally bul | doleful reporta come in from Melbourne und Adelaide.
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gennially there's the devil to pay. I wouldn't. be ou. Prowler just now drva at the fixed and Statutory axlaty, a
THE SCHENK DISCOVERY.
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OFFICIAL ORATORY IN THE PHILIPPINES.
Of sticking to his post like a man
|1860-Loss of the French wirship Izvre off |
Amoy.
| 1879--Antval of General Grant in Shanghal |1886-King of Spala bora.
1893-The four-masted ship Somali towed
Into Hongkong disusisted,
1597-Batile of Demoko,
TO-MORROW,
Wednesday, 18th May, 1898,
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Consignees.
PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNIES.
"ONSIGNERS of CARGO per Steamship
*PERU,
Chinese-28th of Ini. 3rd moon of #1 year of THE abord Steamer having arrived, Cond Jewish-foth Year. 5668.
signees of Cargo are hereby requested to send in their Bill of Lading for counter signature and to take immediate delivery of Mohammedan-26th Dulkiggla, 1515.
their Goods from alongddo. 'Sun—Riest ............................................. Shr. Bimba Salt' sainmain minema dkr. 55misa. High water--Morning mm Tkr. Bimin. Afternoon. Sår, ¿9min. Low water-Morning 'si. Okr. 80min. Afternoon wa Tắt, Brian,
AMKIVERSARIES,
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1841-The city of Chapa taken by the British
froups. 1868 -Nicholas IE, Czar of Russia, born. 1873-Khles captured by the Russians.
destroyed.
the legal profession, admitted to the Hongkong Bar,
1891-Auth-foreign at at Ngankin. 1890-Destructiva dire in Stanghal; 55 houses
1896--Suicide of Liest. Commander Adair, of H.M.S. Pigmy, st Yokohama. 1897-Dumokon abandoned by the Grecks.
SHIPPING AND MAIL NEWS,
MAILS. DUR:
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The ordinny man may well take pause to ask DEAR SIR,-I should be obliged if you will himself what science will do next. It is hardly the present moment when the map of the world It is weltion that comparisons are adlows. A kindly correct the slatement in last Saturday's two years and a half since the Rontgen Ray dla feine under heading "The Fingas,* that “the covery was made, and it is now an applied | is about to suffer a considerabis alteration, an funeral party of late Mrs. Collaco bad to wall at science vigorously applied telence in the ser- exception may be made, and the farious speech Bowilaston Whail from 5p.m. to 8 p.m. balore vice of such widely differing mastere es mediclas af Dan Raszei Comenge at a banquet to officers the coffin attived per launch from Kennedy and revenue, the French custom house officials arrived from Spain at the commencement of the having called in its aid to examine the com. Mrs. Colaço was not at Kusnedy Town Hortenis of packages which it is not dealred to late rebellos, compared with the latest pital at all. She was laken ill at Elgin Road, open. List your | Signor Mercool domcg vehement proclamation of Governor. General Kowloon, on Tuesday last sad died on Thursday strated the practicability of electilo telegraphs Augauid, wlibat a doctor barlag been called fo at all,
without wires, messiges having been gre On Saturday night her husband was sent to ceasully ixansmitted by experimentaliste in Casino and high Garenment efficial-be Comenge, the late president of the Spanish Kennedy Town Harpl al suffering from plague Italy and in England over a distance of from great and nobla patriot." so ruff-d up by the by Dr. Stedman.
to to 15 miles, Dr. S. H. Emmen of New York servile Manils Press, and a legion of howling Yours faithfully,
sioased general interest by his discovery of bizalings and comrades, la reality however a means whereby aliver can be transmitted into Principal Civil Medical Officer. gold or made to yield gold, thus realising the fawler ycophant, chelatan, and praitor Govt. Civil Hospital,
dream of mankind since gold was found a de saber, bar, on the first sign of danger, laken Hongkong, 16th May, 1898,
sleable possession. Dr. Quirino Majatama has good case to do the vanishing act, and thus bas rivalled Dr. Emmen by his saccess la making } ing cheap glowing oratory no longer remunes 1877-Ng Choy, the first Chinaman to adopt given a preciscal proof of his patriotism, ände goralne diamonds ; small in 'xs, it is true, batrative. He was the number one of the by chemical means which lexu an authority
101 pissing through Singapore homeward bound than Sle William Crookes oplaas were those on the last Spanish steamer, evidently not employed by nature to evolve the diamonds believing fa the words of the Author of "Sauve of South Africa The most recent achieve. mènt known is the Schenk discovery in in
qui peut " many respects the meat remarkable of #V, | · and is certainly fraught with larger post- bilities to the human race than any science has given it yet. Dr. Schenk Pro- fasor of Bacteriology at Vienna, and was the founder of an Embryological Insti ute in Ger- maay, For over twenty yours he has studied the fascinating but myst clous lawa wbịch de- termine sex and claims, on grounds which are apparently lacontestible to have both solved the question and have devised maana for partiel regulation of a x in human prozeny. He states that ho can point to fifteen cases which miltato in favour of his conclusions;" he is still cautions it will be observed; and most siriking in his own family which consists of six nons. "I wanted afz sans," he says, "and I obtained them." The quesilon that naturally follows is how, it we hive correctly read the somewhat meagre outline of Dr. Scheek's principles of opera los, be bases his treatment on the fact that there mio certals differences between the Eload of man and of woman the red corpuscies in min being as five to tour in woman; and by imposing upon the mother a course of diet and treatment calculated to silms late the production of red blood corpuscles, claims ablilta to gratify the wishes of a woMLD who withes to become the mother of a son rather than a daughter. He is unable to louence the embryo In the oppoilte direction, I coulder
'The was the people turned out for the Easter Holidays showed that there's money to the Conakry yo Family partea went in the sands to Manly and the many other picale resorts and the fallways, frams and 'bures were as busy as could be.
One of the main altrac ions for vast throngs of people from Cky and country was the Agricultural Society's annual show at Moore Park. There was a record attendance this year and the show was full of interest. Cattle, barees, shoop, plɛa and dogs were shown in fine variety and one didn't need to be a fancier to ap- preciate their qually. Then there were preservas, dairy produce, liquors, all sorts of agricultural sachinery, saddlery and goodness knows what no! and to a stranger In N. S. W. no better mesos could be afforded of judging of the boundless resources of the mother colony,
Of course the main feature of the show was.
the jumping contest by ladier. About ball a doren took part and the fair riders took their big nags over the sticks in regular Melton Mowbray style, They rode gamely and like centaurs and the spectators who are always keen on such displays applauded them most warmly, The Hasters Jumping composition was another good llustration of colonial horse manship and both riders and animals were galte up to the standard.
Then there has been the camp at Rockwood, a few miles from the city.' Over 4000 men of all arms were under canvas and General French
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but rather one of these mythical beroes of raw, to whom the high-falalin effusion of General Augustin sheuld come as Balm of Gilead.
It is unnecessary to recapitate the whale of Comerge's sprech, which was translated and published at the t'ms in the principal European papers; the following extracts will suffice to show the feelings entertained towards the Philippines, they now In the hour of need call "brothers," empty words which will only fall on the desert air, vnd be discaunted for their true value by the * wild boasts and saviges,”
At this memorable banquet, Comenge said
#In the name of the Spanish Casino which at the present moment gives way to nobody in lis sacrifices for the glory of the nation, I welcome these brave soldiers which are now in our midit enlivening as with the spirit and enthusiasm of the fatherland which strengthens and vividLS UN ikea wave of f eshjavenile blood wing through our veins asil by magic art (erest applause)
Welcome to those who are to be the bulwark and forifications of our honour. You have ar rived just in time; the cannibals are still in the woods, she wild beasts are hiding in their lairs, (arguo) and the hour has come to extermisste the savages, ferocious animals must be killed (heart hear!) noxious herbs must be uprooted (Grant and franite applause) The preroga- of war is destruction, its civilizing wirtue acts like a burglog (ron on the ulcer, by destroying the corrupt tissue lo order to make a perfect cura. Show no pardon (hear, hear.) Destroyi kill to the king only and not to the my... Adtuit. Show no pardon becatise this prerogative belongs
to overtures of peace in the face of this treason.
are the right arm of Spalo, execute, exterminate the voice of Sexor Comings) Soldiers, you If necessary; amputate the disassed member to save the body, cof the wlibered brauchen which impede the circulation of the freak sap, in order to save the tree sad cause it to be covered with new leaves and dowers (a voice: "That is the way to speak "y
And paint country Vile slave of via Constantinopla I will bind thee with my chalus,
American (Aster) to-morrow, Australian (Trinax) 19th fnat, French (Sydney) aand Inst. American (City of Rio de Janeiro) 18th fast. Canadian (Emprèss of China) grst Inst.
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J. S. VAN BUREN,
Agent. Hongkong, 11th May, 1898.
THE LANCASTER SHIPOWNERS CO.,
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NOTICE.
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FROM MIDDLESBOROUGH, ANTWERP AND SINGAPORE. THE Steamship
* EGREMONT CASTLE" being expected to arrive hom the above Ports an or about the 16th inst, cousigaces of Cargo are kladly requested to communicate with the Undersigned as to the taking delivery of their Gooda The steamer being under general average an average bond has to be algaed
previous to delivery of any Cargo.
HARLING, BÜSCHMANN & MENZELL Agents, Hongkong, isih May, 1898. AUSTRIAN LLOYD'S STEAM NAVIGA- TION COMPANY,
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES,
FROM KOBE.
THE Steamship
"TRIESTE,"
1518
baving arrived, Consignees of Cargɔ are hereby Informed that their Goods men being landed at their risk foto the Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Whail and Godown Company. Limited, whence delivery may be obtained.
No Claims will be admitted sfter the Goods have left the Godowns, and all claims must be sent in to the Undersigned before Noon on the 17th Instant, or they will not be recognised.
No Fire Insuranen has been effected, and any Goods remaining in the Godowes after the 17th instant will be subject to rent.
Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
SANDER, WIELER & Co, Agents.
Hongkong, rath May, 1898,
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
with-cagerpen the completion of Dr. Schenk's | (Frantic apblauze, which completely drowned | Bullmanih, Adris, 18 Nedjid Nyanza,HE P. & O. 5. N. Co.'s Steamship
quite abnormal" says the Docier, "that woman should give birth to four, five or six daughters in succession. The normal condlitba would be that a woman should, have childres of different sexes alternately, or say two boys and tàm a giți or two girls and then a hoy believe after long and patient research I can, to a certain, extent, correct nziare in the case of a women who has became the mother of four, five ve six girls la succession." The world will await
Astounding work which he indicates will be ready for submission to the academies of medicino in a year or so from the present time. If the Schenk treatment prove to be ous which may be applied by any medical practitioner, it is act difficult to foraice what the result will be. Since the discovery was made known Dr. Schenk has been foundated with letters from every part of Kurópa ; all from women ; and all from women who would bessma
mothers sons. In na single case has any one of these e-rrespondents expressed her wish for
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And crush that with my 'gaunilet. (Crisi zna
(The rest of the speech recalled the past glories of Spain as usual and need not be re- Espitulated).
wad his staff has completely disabued the minds of those who thought they were going to have a "plenie,” Instead · hard work has The order all through the nine days bean and the men hava come bick, some of them pretty sliff and tired, There was lot of growling about the cations and water supply and in one case the officers bores halo be used to draw water carts. A good sham fight took place and one fellow was pingged three times with machine gan wads. Several mounted men came to grief, one getting a broken leg and a couple fractured collar bones. The work was very instructive but better and more voltable sitä should have bean chosen for the camp. The newly formed Australian Horne turned out for the first time in their neat myrilo guren uniforms and won great praise for the coldlesly way they shaped when daughter. Now, tccording to the census retratgondosa applause), brigaded with the Lancers and Mounted Infan of Great Brain, male and female, children are by. This is the first long camp the men havs bien in falily equal propertion, girir being had for some year owing to retrenchment" slightly in excess; and it goes without demon and the Interest taken by all ranks was captial, | stration that by reason of the condition of lis each corps being only very short of full strength, the mortality among man ta higher than that The general's repost contained some pretly among women. We do not wish to encumber savere clicisms of the work done.
our remarks with statistier, and refrain from Those gentlemen, who with Mr. Farnell, figures the more willingly as it is a matter of have been experimenting to deep-son trawling to common knowledge that, owing to accident the steamer Theils have been having a pretty and disease incident to the work performed
Baron Sonods, the Superlatendent-General of good time but they struck an experience at by men from fighting to mining, and also the Metropolitan Police, is the defendant is an Norfolk Island thai they didn't expect The to our position as a colonlaing natles, party commising the curators of the museum, whereby constant and increasing drain action brought by bis next-door neighbour for and the Botanical Gardens, several scient is made upon our male population, the the recovery of damages for the death of a ists and a couple of newspaper men landed on number of women of manligeable age in the favorite dog. From the pacifculars pabilahed the island intending to etxỹ a few hours Bad British Inlarda exceeds that of the men by some in the Osaka Azaht, it appears that a dog kapt weather came on and they had an enforced stay thise like 800,000. To put the matter in a of 10 days on the island. They were very hos nutshell the German Professor has solved the by the plaintiff was in the habit of breaking into pitably tres ed but I hear that tobacco ranabortomin question " by a menos whose universal the defendant's premises, not only damaging the and It is said that gum leaves were resorted to, application would lead to 'the' very startling re- | plants in bis garden, but chasing the fowls there. Rudo people are saying they wonder whether enit that the beman race could stamp itself out | This was warmly resented by the Baron's sen the "Scotch ran shoz) too, that
in a few generations i
("ged 16), and one day be and the servants of the family waited for the dog to make his periodical
go denying the fact that there are some very
· handicapped hers by the law's leniency,
control; set, we need hardly say, by fimilar
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HOMEWARD-Flugsuty, Diomad, 29th March Amphitrite, Apili 1 | Naisi ;; Herika, Zydır- hern, tas Brato, Crofild," Polyphemus, 15 } Orwell, 191 Bayern, Japan, Océanten, 22.
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animal to death with clubs and bamboos, after- THE
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have left the Godowns and all claims must be sent in to the Offes of the Undersigned before Noen on FRIDAY, the sath instant, or they will not be recognised.
No Fire Insurance has been effected, and any Goods remaining in the Godowas after FRI- DAY, the zoth instant will be subject to rent, Bills of Lading wil be countersigned by
CARLOWITZ & Co.,
Agents,
(639 Hongkong, 13th May, 1898.
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NOTICE TO CONSIGNERS. FROM GLASGOW LIVERPOOL AND
The burglary business continues to boom If humanity is amenable to such regulation merlly and overy day cases are reported from by arlicial methods wa ara jasulfed in suppor- the suburbs D.obtless the victims' own negli ing that the higher mammals, those that produce espais. The dog madelts expected visit, and the genca often leaves them to blame but there's one or two at a birth, are equally susceptible of Baron's son and the servants best the poor clever gangs at work, and it seems a very diff: treatment, but by meins calculated to bring wards burying it. The owner of the animal was celt matter for the police to all them. Well about the same physiological conditions, and naturally very angry when he came to know having arrived from the above Forti, Consignees known and dangerous gael birds, and "confiden. thus we have opened new field of veterinary what had happened to the dog, and he is now of Cargo by her, are hereby informed that their cemen walk about with impunity and are able practice of infialte waist and interest. The claiming ato yeu damage from Baron Sonoda Goods are being landed at their slak into the to laugh at the police if they have enough money theory that it was possible in horse-breeding in the Tokyo Chiho Salbensho, Jedgment Godowns of the Hongkong and Kewleen Whart to prevent them being raped in on the rag, to regulata, the nex ́of ́s foal within limits was given for a portion of the amount claimed, They do things différently in this "respect In is not new, and though it has fallen out Baron Sonoda has appealed against this dect and Godown Company, Limited, whence de Melbourne but detectives tell me they are sorely of sight a theory discredited we may son. He maintatav, according to the Arakt, very may be obtained. Perlihable Goods to
reler
toit here. It was held that that he only removed the trespasser. His men
be taken delivery of immediately.
Opilona! Cargu
gu will be discharged kern unless On Saturday night quite a zed, letter was the predisposition of the male parent was to did so. Intrude upon the premises of the plaintif
netice to the contrary be given Immediately. marked as regards entertainment and the vast beget a filly foul, while that of the dam was in when the dog was klied, so that he is not liable crowd that filled the Town Hall to hear Ma- favor of a colt, the sonerior prepotency of ons
No claims will be admitted after the Goods to pay compensation. dame Albani in oratorio (Handel's "Messiah ") | parent or the other determining the max of the had a feast of music that they will long remem young. Prepotency becoming impaired with ber. We are very critical but we do not fail to advanced age li was maintained that the in appreciate merit and Albaul scored a great fusnes of the parent whose viizlliy war highest triumph. Madame was asslated by several would deterias the sex of progeny resulting clever artists and when it came to the from the unions and thus the foal dropped Hallelujah Chorus" the whole audience rose by a young mare to an old stre would in all and the effect was grand beyond description, probability be a colts per contra, the foal The programme for to-night is Mendelssohn's dropped by an old mare" to a
young stallion **ENJAL.”
would in equst probably be a filly. There is, The Milliary Rifle Meeting opened at itis opponents admit, plausible air about Randwick on Saturday with socÿ, entries. this theory, I not quite in accord with the The programme is a capital one, and foresight of nature that she should thus seek to jast of the kind to Tommy to active inplace, that empraventative of sex which was service. There's the Duff prize for mounted Ikely to die first 1. The old sire would in all corps to walch they Jump hurdles and carry off likelihood die before the young mate, wherefore skam wounded, besides fring y the Franch prize the colt foul to replace him ; in the contrary for individual deliberate fire on outpost duty ; | case the old mare, dring before the young stal- the Cesmente bitila firing (Infantry secționai | lios would leave, the fly to all her place, thus attack), with points for shelter, good volleys and | maistaining the numerical equality, of sexos. bits the Roberts rapid fitlog prize 1. the Scouts Unfortunately for a beautiful ides practical prize for rapid dilog; fodividually at unknown resulta do not bear out its correctness, and if rangos and the Wandi pries for rapid volleys at some veterinary student of Schenk succeeds is unknown ranger. You thas ses ind! our oficare | adapting bis: discovery to the constitutional maan to fit the forces for good practical work peculiarities of domestic animals, he geed not and the men have erary encouragement to go to take the prepotent theory-into account. If the for it." By the way some of our keen riflemsen practice of ses control can be spoiled to bleed ara beginning to ask when they are to get: Les stock and our best strains of cattle and sheep Metlands in place of the Martial: Nothing like step will have been taken towards the spead Belog apho-date nowadays, addon Wargaming ler Improvement et brands and the more cere That precious Fede.atlon Bill is causing no tata perpetuation of desired characters Men end of mouble all over the colonies,... Our time, we must remember that Dr. Schenk dire Attorney General (Jack Wash, Q.C who claims having made a great discovery is splasm!? aften visits the Far Kam)) lasa resigned his follo | of the aridience he can prodden to the contrary }. on acccent of his oppostifan to the bill. The this may be the cation characteristic of the labour people as holding mcellogs täroughout, scianties who studies science for its own. Sike the country and subarbe to: profert, against the 3 and wiskont desire of gala ; but wa, shal krow
For: J bill and a Profactionist member hajjust been more when the Docter given king keret in the telling za audience that the bail robbed the pop world. If his prognostications ses mide, good, pia of manhood suffrage in the Federal Perlis.: and he would hardly: have made publlo the to- ment. In Victoils the bill fs described pudo of his researches without good and fanable lavolving the dearest privileges, and best in groside, the country will count one more of the terests of the people being surrendered.. Is remarkable scientito achievements lat which it Queensland the poopla aro Köşking too and will ever be sanoubized in Kittery Medzian,
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FROM ANTWERP, LONDON, PORT SAID, SUEZ AND STRAITS. vessel are hereby informed that their Goods are Consignees of Cargo by the above-named being landed and placed of their rish in the Hongkong and Kowloon Whart and Godown carigument will be sorted alarmund up anak and delivery can be obtained as soon as the Goods are landed.
Optional Cargo will be forwarded unless notice to the contrary be given before 17 A‚M. TO-MORROW.
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COAL
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From London, &c., s≈ §.S. Britannia, From Persian Gulf, ex 5.8. Khandafla. From Alepps ex §.S. Nisam, Optional goods will be landed here unless instructions are given to the contrary before
P.M. TO-DAY,
Goods not cleared by the 19th instant at 4 Fat, will be subject to rent
No Fire Insurance will be effected by me in Eny case Whatovės,
All damaged Packages must be left in the Godowns · and a certificate of the damage obtained from the Godown Company within ten. days after the Vessel's seriyal harm, after which coʻClaims will be recognised.
H. A. RITCHIE,
Superintendent.
[x-w S Hongkong, 13th May, 1808 - EAST ASIATIC COMPANY, LIMITED,
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES, FROM COPENHAGEN, HAMBURG AND
ANTWERP.
THE Company's Steamship
"BIAM,"
having arrived from the above Portr, Consignees of Cargo are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed at their riak into the Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company, Kowloon, whence delivery may be obtained.
- "KAISOW," having arrived from the above Ports, Consignees of Cargo are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed at their risk into the Godowns
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods of the Hongkong" and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company, Kowloon, whence delivery have left the Godowns, and ill Claims must be Chinese-17th of int, Brd moon of Blik year of No claims will be admitted after the Goods Noon on the art instant, or they will not sent in to the Office of the Undersigned before
Jewisham 1514 Ylar, 605S,
hars left the Godowns, and sil Claims must be be recognized, the
-TO-DAY.
Tacaday, 17th May, 1898.
Uhr. Rimin Mohammodan-24th Dulhaggis, 1818,
SA........ Okr, BEMEN. High water—Aforning mum Chr, 55mbe, Afternoon we Tkr. 45min. Low water Morning in Chr., Imia.
1838-Frince Tallyrand died. 2858-Areward of $500 offered by Sir John Bowring for: ha teract of the 'pisate
be obtained.
Sole Agents for Chins, LÜTGENS, KINSTMANN & Hongkong, 11th September, 1896,
ANTI CORROSIVES
BOULINGS
KANUFACTORY.
all sorts of
OIL PAINTS and COLOUR-WASH PREPARED IN ALL COLOURE TO BUTT PURCHASERS.
GENERAL AGENCY.
“BAILEY'S ENGINEERING AGENCY,
17, FRAYA CENTRAL. Hongkong. 14th May, 1808.
BIRM
» IRMINGHAM EXPORT HOUSE is WIL ing to allow Commission with. Sole Artecy to Good Firm who can obtain Orders from thoroughly reliable dealers,
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Apply with full particulary, references, and past experience to WILLIAM TROMSON.
149, GREAT CHARLES STARIT, Birmingham,
Engiasi, MEE CHEUNG, PHOTOGRAPHER, TOP FLOOR OF LEW HOVEN, DE Kafešit Road,
"S ́now in a position, in his New and Comme medines Premians, to eclipse,'sa heretofees, ALL PHOTOGRAPHIC ART PRACTICED In the Colony or in any part of the Far Xam.
GROUPS Aim VIEWS
is speciality,
D
DENTISTRY:
R. SUI SANGA HARTLAY
(Lately Practising with Dr. L. SAKAZA),
PDENTIST.
No. 8, Queen's Road Contral -Hongkong, nth February, #595.
SIEN TINO, | BURGLON DENTIS No 10 DAGUILAR: STREET. -TERMS VERY MODERATE.
Cosandtation from 20 Renakona, wyth Hoplam har; 150€/ JOT RESPONSIBLE FOR
sent in to the Office of the Undersigned before. All broken, chafed and damaged Goods see: Hether the CAFZANO, the Noon on the moth fastsat me they will not be ❘ to be left in the Godowas, where they will be Owakas CH RESTON
porn star samband an the sisi lastantyska sykkelen. DEFT osatracted by: La Om
All broken, chaled and damaged Goods are to No Fire Insurance has been efected, and any of the Conwayof the following
be left in the Godowns, where they will be samined on FRIDAY, the soth instant al 5 1.36.
as sot
– No Fire Iamranco kas born effected, and any Goode zumalaing in the Godowan Instant will be subject in and
Some of Leiling 2013 be concaterated by
HOLLIDAY, WIEK
Goods remaining in the Godowns after the gist their stay in Hongkong Hacken fnstant will be subject to rent Buy BUTHAM, Spanish a
-- Optional: Cargo will be forwarded- unless notice to the contrary, be given before. Now, TO-MORROW, the 14th Instant Sug 25,
Bill of Lading all be counter wed by WARNHOLD, KARBERG C
Hongkong, 19th May, 1898-