Intimation.
WM. POWELL,
LIMITED.
"ALEXANDRA
BUILDINGS,"
Des Feux Rond.
FURNISHING
DEPARTMENT.
FIRST FLOOR BY LIFT.
Newest designs in
ART TAPESTRIES.
A splendid selection
- of
PRINTED SATEENS
NOW ON SHOW.
TABLE COVERS.
BED SPREADS.
TEA CLOTHS.
TABLE LINEN.
CHINA AND GLASS.
ALL KINDS OF
CARPETS,
CARPET SQUARES AND RUGS.
PICTURES,
ENGRAVINGS,
&c., &c., &c.
UPHOLSTERING.
DONE ON THE SHORTEST NOTICE.
HOUSES
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1905.
Auctions.
PUBLIC AUCTION. OF FINE ART CURIOS AND SILK EMBROIDERIES,
THE Undersigned has received instructions
to Sell by
PUBLIC AUCTION,
ON
MONDAY,
the 27th February, 1905,
COMMP
WEEKLY SHARE REPORT.
Mesira. Benjamin, Kelly & Potts write in their report of 24th inst. !--
Owing to our annual race meeting, bus ness has been practically suspended and the few transactions noted below are all there is
per 18. Simla exchange continued steadily to decline and holders pot remained frm, but some of them put in an appearance in the mar ket and commenced to make inquiries about the prices of superior favourite spinnings with a view to purchase some bales on their own accovat, 'This induced our native operators to reappear in the market, and some favourite tickets changed hands at an advance of $1 to $1 per bale on previous quotations. Latterly. owing to the news of a heavy declios in the Banks-Hongkong and Shanghai Banks values of raw cotton, the Chinese are not bay- continue in request, and have been negotiated, as importers are unwilling to meet bayers at Syia ex the dividend and bonus of alto- in a falling exchange. The native dealers are gether $15.46 paid on the zoth instant, closing under the impression that owing to the cheap with further beyers. The London quotation is of raw cotton the prices of yarn here will JAPANESE ART CURIOS AND SILK unchanged at £77 10/- cum dividend and further recede. The market has again No. 64. become quiet though steady. No. for, an advance of $1 to $2 per bale may moderately active. No. 8. nothing doing,
AND
TUESDAY,
the 28th February, 1905, commenclog each
day at 7.30 PM. at his
Sales Rooms, Duddell Street,"
A MAGNIFICENT COLLECTION OF
EMBROIDERIES, Comprising:→→
OLD TEMPLE BROCADES and BRO. CADED PRIESTS' RODES; FINE SILK EMBROIDERED WORKS of ART, such as HANGINGS (Landscapes, Floral Designs,, Birds, &c.) MANTEL DRAPERIES; BED. SPREADS, TABLE COVERS, KIMONOS, CURTAINS, SCREENS, &c., &o i
VERY FINE DAM 1SCENE WARE CIGAR and CIGARETTE CASES, MATCH. JEWELRY and FOWDER BOYES, CARD CASES, UMBRELLA HANDLES, BUT
CHOICE SILVER WARE-JEWELRY and POWDER BOXES, VASES and HOWLS, &c.;
TONS, &c.:
FINELY EXECUTED GOLD LAC- QUERED SCREENS. BOXES and STAND, RED and BLACK LACQUERED
CABINETS, TABLES and CHAIRS;
OLD BRONZE VASES, FINE SAT SUMA and IMARI WARE, CUT VELVET PICTURES (Silk) and a "vately of ather CURIOS.
TERMS-As usual.
to report.
'
bonus. Nationals are steady at 535. The directors report that the net profits for the year ended 31st December, 1904, amount to $133,343.10 which, after deducing all charges and allowing for bad and doubtful debis, leaves, small business; in consequence of meagre a balance of $114,298.51 from which has to be stock prices have appreciated so cents per bale.
deduced (1710) 37.01 0.05, payment to founders, and $5.coo, the probable costs of petition for reduction of capital, leaving a clear balance of | $101,5.9.46. Under present circumstances, the board do not recommend the payment of a dividend, but they propose to place $59.911.20 to reserve fund, raising it to $200,000, and carry forward the balance of $41,768 26.
Marins, Insurances-Cantons are still wanted at $267 and China Traders remain steady at $59. Unions haue hardened and can be placed at $700,
Fire Insurances.-China Fires are in the market at 593. The directors recommend that a dividend of 36 and a bouus of $ per
The Collection will be on Exhibition from | share be paid to shareholders, account 1903, Wednesday, the 22nd February.
Catalogues will be issued.
GEO, P. LAMMERT,
Auctioneer. llongkong, 17th February 1905.
PUBLIC AUCTION,
(256
THE MCKINLEY, Req., to sell by THE Undersigned have received instructions
PUBLIC AUCTION,
on
MONDAY,
the 27th February, 1905, at 2.30 FM, within his residence, No 7, Austin Avenue, Kowloon, THE WHOLE OF HIS
HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, Comprising t- AMERICAN MAKE EXTENSION DIN. ING TABLE, MOROCCO-COVERED EASY CHAIR, MARBLE-TOP HACKWOOD TABLE, MAHOGANY WARDROBE with
GLASS, DOUBLE IRON BEDSTEAD, CAMPHORWOOD CHEST-OF- DRAWERS;
ALSO
J
Intimations,
UST Received, by the "OCEANIEN," a few CHIC HATS and elegant
SILK SKIRTS. The latest out in
PARIS, rom the Parisian houses of
MARGUERITE GIBERTON, and
others, at
FLINT & Co., No. 4, Des Vœux Road. Hongkong, 24th February, 1995, [287
i
NOTICE.
Intimations.
THE TRUTH ALWAYS.
"When you are in doubt tell the truth." It was an experienced old diplomat who said this to a beginner in the work. It may pass in some things, but not in business. Fraud and decep- tion are often profitable so long as concealed; yet detection is certain sooner or later) then comes the smash-up and the punishment. The best and safest way in to tell the truth all the time. Thus you make friends that stick by you, and a reputation that is always worth twenty' shillings to the pound everywhere your goods are offered for sale. We are able modestly to affirm, that it is on this basis that the world. wide popularity of
WAMPOLE'S PREPARATION
resis. The people have discovered that this medicine is exactly what it is said to be, and
a noticed in superior favourite chops. N. HONGKONG GENERAL CHAMBER OF that it does, what we have always declared it
No. 161. favourite tickets have found buyers at an advance of $1 per bale. No. 20. a fairly large business has been done in special spinn ings at an advance of $1 to $2 per bale. Sales during the past fortnight comprise of about 150 bales of No. 6r.; 1,850 bales of No. 10s.; 425. bales of No. 125; 475 bales of No. 165,; and 1,323 bales of No. 205.; in allabout 4,225 bales. Arrivals per steamers Bengal, Latsang, M. Barquakem, and Catherine Apcar of about 2,400 bales. Shipment to Shanghai and Nor them Ports about 7,000 bales. The unsold Block is estimated at about 30,000 bales.
Local Yarn:-A small sale of 100 bales of No. 10. at $106 is reported.
Japaneno Yarn: No business'is reported. Exchange:-We quote to-day on India at Re. 140 per cent. I ondan at 15, tofd, -§.
THE FORTNIGHTLY REPORT.
Indian Yarn.--Since the issue of our last,
report on the fath inst. the market unexpected. ly took an upward turn in consequence of a small demand for special favourite spinnings
COMMERCE.
HE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
THE OF THE MEMBERS of the Hongkong
General Chamber of Commerce will be held on
TUESDAY. the 28th February, 1905, at 4 P.M., in the Old Chamber of Commerce Room, City Hall, for the following purposes, via:
1. To receive the Repurt and Accounts of the Committee for the year ended 31st December, 1904.
2. To elect a New Committee.
3. To discuss and, if thought fit, to pass the following resolution:-"That the Com "mittee be authorised to write to the "Government requesting that before en- "tering into any arrangements with the "United Kingdom, india, or the Colonies, "which may affect freedom of action in "trade matters within the limits of this "Colony, His Excellency the Governor "will be good enough to direct that details "of any proposed legislation be forwarded "to the Chamber of Commerce, as repres "senting the Commercial Community, in "order that the Community at large, or "that section of it which may be affected "by the proposed agreemant, or agree; "ments, may be given an opportunity of "expressing their views on the subject," 4. To transact any general business.
By Order,
A. R. LOWE, Secretary.
Hongkong Fires are in demand at $345.
Shipping.-Hongkong, Canton and Macao Steamboats continue firm with sales and fur ther buyers at $26 Indo Chinas have been placed at $125. Shell Transports have changed hands at 22. Taku Tugs are quoted at Tls. 30. We understand that, subject to audit, the directors will recommend a final dividend of Tls. 1.75, making Tis. 3.25 per share for 1904, In Shanghal Tugs, small transactions are re-from Shanghai. Holders put an appearance in ported at " is. 52 and Tls, go for the ordinary the market to purchase some bales on their and preference shares respectively.
own account, This induced our Chinese Refineries-China Sugars have been dis- buyers to reappear in the market and some posed of at $125 and close with further in- favourite tickets changed hands at an advance quiries
of $1 to $7 per bale. The market closes quiet but steady. Sales are reported of about 4,200 bales. Shipment to Shanghai and Northern | Club will be held at the Green, in Austin Road, ports of about 8,000 bales. Unsold stock is on TUESDAY, 28th instant, at 5 P.M.
DAVID GOW, estimated at about 30,000 bales. Arrivals
400 bales.
Hon. Secretary.
Mining-Chinese Engineering have im-
proved to Tis 8 at which rate sales have been effected. Raubs are wanted at $34.
Docks, Wharls and Godown-Hongkong and Whampos Docks have found buyers at $105 ex the dividend and bonus of $y paid on the 1st instant. Farnhams have further
One COTTAGE PIANO by Cullard and strengthened and are inquired for at Tls. 155 Colin, London,
Catalogues will be issued TERMS: A usual.
HUGHES & HOUGH, Auctioneers.
Hongkong, 24th February, 1905. [28:
PONIES! PONIES II PONIES !!1
HE Undersi ned ! hold their Annual Tale of RACE FONIES by Tublic
Roup as under: -
OV WEDNESDAY,
The 1st March, 1905, at 4 P.M., opposite the
CITY HALL,
FIFTY LOTS;
AND ON
THURSDAY,
the 2nd arch, at 4 PM, at Kennedy's,, Causeway Bay, Repository, upwards of FIFTY LOTS. Catalogues will be issued. TERMSÃa Osual.
1
Kowloon Wharfs have changed hands at Jrozt (old) and $100 (new), Hongkew Whatis have been in strong demand and have advanced to
11s. tsp at which figure shares are wanted. Geo.
Fenwicks can be placed at $40.
Lands, Hotels and Buildings.-Hougkong Lands are offering at $130 Shanghai Lands
have been sold at Tis. rrs and Kowloon Lande have inquiries at $36. Hongkong Hotels re- main finih at $141. Humphreys Estate are
quiet at $12.
Colton Mills-Nothing doing.
Cigar and Tobacco Factories.-Sumatras have been done at Tis. 75.
Miscellaneous.--Green Island Cements are: in request at the improved rate of Sagi. The statement of accounts for the year 1904 hasi
been published. The net profits, including the balance brought forward from the previous year, amount to $345,054.82 which it is pro- posed to deal with as follows, viz.-To place
Japanese Yarn. No business is reported. Local Yarn. A small business has been affected, 380 bales No. 10%. at $106 to $105.
Raw Cotton. The market continues lifeless and despite a large falling off in rates no busi. Dess can be induced in Indian descriptions.
Hongkong, 21st February, 1905,
[276
KOWLOON BOWLING GREEN CLUB.
will do. Its nature also has been frankly made known. It is palatable as honey and contains. all the nutritive and curative properties of Pura Cod Liver Oil, extracted by us from fresh cod livers, combined with the Compound Syrup of Hypophosphites and the Extracts of Malt and Wild: Cherry,
A combination of supreme excellence and medicinal merit. Nothing has been so successful in Anemin, Scrofula, Bron- chitis, Influenza, Loss of Flesh and Wasting Diseases, Weakness and Low Nervous Tone, and all complaints caused by Impure. Blood. Dr. Austin D. Irvine, of Canada, sayı: “I have used it in cases, where cod liver oil was indicated but could not be taken by the patient, and the resulta following were very gratifying." It is effective from the first dose and agrees with the most sensitive and uervous stomachs. It cannot deceive or disappoint you, and comes to the rescue of those who have received no benefit from any other treatment, It stands for the medicinal triumphs of the age. "Watch carefully against imitations." Sold by chemists throughout the world.
10
CHINESE YOUNG MEN, ATTENTION ||
Do
10 you want to earn more money in your present position? Do you want to get a better position? Do you want to become a more useful citizen? There is only one WAY to accomplish these ends, and that is to im- prove your education. There is no excuse for a young man to remain in an inferior position when, by a little effort, he can to educate him.
THE ANNUAL GENERA of the above self no to be able to command a good salary.
OF THE MEMBERS of the
Hongkong, 24th February, 1905.
HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED,
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
Our
NIGHT SCHOOL
WILL OPEN FOR THE SPRING SESSION on WEDNESDAY, March 1st. Classes every night from 6.30 to 9.30 in the [181 following subject: English (Beglauers, Intermediate, and Advanced), Mandarin, Arithmetic, Grammar, Bookkeeping, Commer- cial Correspondence, Shortband, and TYPE- WRITING. A competent Chinese teacher will conduct the Beginners English class. All the other classes (except Mandarin) will be taught by FIRST CLASS FOREIGN TEACHERS, ENGLISH and TYPEWRITING & SPECIALTY, HE THIRTY-SIXTH ORDINARY
Large airy rooms. Rates reasonable. *For HOLDERS in the above Company, will be YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION held at the Offices of the Company, Pedder's Street, on MONDAY, the 6th day of March, (Chinese Department), 26, Des Voeux Road, 1905, at 11.30 A.M., to receive a Statement of Hongkong, 23rd February, 1905. Report of the General Managers, and to elect Accounts to 31st December, 1904, and the a Consulting Committee and Auditors.
THE WINE GROWERS. SUPPLY CO.
Stock 6,950 bales. Quotations are $18 to $211. TANNUAL MEETING OF SHARE- further particulars write or call-Secretary,
China kind.—too small biles have been sold
at $21. Stock about 1 000 bales.
Malwa Opium-Sales reported of about: New 81 chests at 51.130 to $1,180 per picul Old zo chests at 51,200 to $1,240 per picul; Older 5 chests at $1.280 per picul; Very old jo chests at $1,300 to $1,350 per picul. Stock 1,590 chests. Uncleared stock 570 cheats.
Patna Opium.Sales are reported of about 110 chests at $1,160 to $1,170 per chest. Stock 1,935 chests. Uncleared stock 1,268 chests,
Benares Opium-Sales are reported of about $5 chests at $1,115 to $1,105 per chest. Stock 42 chests, Uncleared stock 438 chests,
Persian Opium-Sales are reported of about 38 chests at $870 to $910. 'Stock 2,088,
to reserve fund, $50,000; to pay a dividend of Exchange-We quote to-day on India at
52 per share (absorbing $200,000); and to carry || Ra. 140§; on London is told, [280 forward $ag05482 The general managers
HUGHES & HOUGH,
Auctioneers, Hon kank 25th February, 1905
PUBLIC AUCTION.
HE Undersigned have received instructions THE
to Sell by
PUBLIC AUCTION,
FOR ACCOUNT OF THE CONCERNED,
оп
THURSDAY,
the 2nd March, 1905, at 5.3› P.M., at AH KING'S Slipway, Wanchai,
The Cruising Yacht
"IONA."
Length Water Line 35 ft. 6 in., Breadth 8 (t., Depth 3 ft. 9 in., Sail area 600 Square feet.
This Yacht will be sold ready for sea with all
5 PARE GEAR, CABIN FITTINGS, CUTLERY, PLATES, &c., &c, ke, TERMSAs usual,
HUGHES & HOUGH,
Auctioneers Hoogkong, 25th February, 1905.
FURNITURE WAREHOUSE.
[272
COMPLETELY
FURNISHED. LI KWONG LOONG,
***
CUSHIONS
MADE TO ORDER.
Estimates given for all
kinds of
FURNISHING
WORK.
Wm. POWELL, Ld.
HONGKONG,
Hongkong, 25th February, 1905.
Las
Cabinet-maker and Art DecorATOR, from Shanghai, has opened a FURNITURE STORE
อ
No. 45, DEI Vœux ROAD CENtrai. The only Shop in Hongkong with this name.
WHERE HIGH-CLASS FURNITURE
state in their report that the demand for coment steadily increased throughout the year, and as the company's plant, in spite of everything they could do to increase the output, is mill inadequate, it has been decided to further ex- tend the factory by the addition of kilns and machinery which will increase the present production by nearly fifty per cent. China Providents have again been disposed of at 18). Steam Waterboats have declined to $18. Shanghai Ges shares are reported sold at Tie 112). Hall and Holtz have been bought at 512. Langkats are obtainable at Tis, 170.
SINGAPORE' DOCKS.
A retired Straits man writes to the S. F Press from Croydon :-
Beans Borax
”
Camphor (China)
31
(Formosa) Oli ...
12
Cenpla
Oil
Clover Ivory Sandalwood
Rosa Oil...
$3 10 8 4 15 to 16 115 to 118
... 125
20 to 25 ... $75 to 20
106
26 to 17
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 20th February to the 6th March, both days inclusive.
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
General Managers,
[226 Hongkong, 8th February, 1905.
HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCK COMPANY, LIMITED.
+
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
THE
THE DIVIDEND of 12% per Share and BONUS of 2% per Share for the six months ending 31st December, 1994, declared at Monday's Ordinary Yearly Meeting, will be payable at the premises of the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, on and after TUESDAY, the 21st February and Share: holders are requested to apply for Dividend Warrants at the Company's Office, Queen's Bulidings, New Praya.
By Order of the Board of Directors,
THOS. I. ROSE,
Secretary.. Hongkong, 20th February, 1903.
Central.
RADE MAR
BARRETTO & Co.,
General Agents, Hongkong,
(278
PORT WINE. -Direct shipments from the COMPANHIA AGRICOLA E COMMERCIAL DOI
+
VINHOS DO. PORTO, (Successors to DoNNA ANTONIA À, FERREIRA).
Monopoly for China of THE WINE GROWERS SUPPLY CO.)
* Per Case of I Dozen.
300 10 500
26 to 28
... 300 to 400
[271
60 to 195
HUMPHREYS ESTATE AND FINANCE
COMPANY, LIMITED.
Dry. No. 1
19
01
TO-DAY'S EXCHANGE.
Selling
Do.
Londen-Renk T.T.
demand
Dr.
4 months' sight Franco-Bank T.T......
...............
110 13/16 ........' mama2.381
.461
.194
.1414
141)
..71
.931
..TT4
Ruving.
Tanjong Pagar expropriation is the topic of America--Bank T,T. the moment. I think the price to be paid by ↑ ~~many—Bank T.T. the Government will be larger than most people India T.T. ............ think. I was impressed by the figures given
Do, demand me by a director about eight years ago. Since then New Harbour Dock has been taken over Shangbai–Bank T.T. and there has been a big rise in land. Take apan-Bank T.T. 600 acres at the prices per sq. foot ruling in Tava-Bank T.T... Singapore, or compare the increase in value with the Abbotsford estate and other casos. known to you.
"1
Add to the value of the land 4 months' sight I./C. compensation for disturbance, present and months' sight ./C........ prospective value of income, docks building, plant, &c. All this should make a big bill, and time will show.
3/10k
30 days' sight San Francisco & New York 461
do,
471 4 months' sight
30 days' sight Sydney and Melbourne....../t
[600 acres is 2,904,000 square yardı, 4 months'sight France .................................2.47į 26,136,000 sq. fact. At eight cents a foot this| 6 months! sight
$2,000,000 for the land alone. Eight cents
is a low figure for land, but the T. P. D. land
of every description can be made to order in any design required.
Has been patronised by the Hongkong Club, Hongkong Hotel, Messrs. A. S. Watson & Co., Ld. Joint Telegraphs Cos., and other leading Establishments in the Colony, to whom refer ence may be made as to the Superior Work manship and Materials of the Furniture, &c, concern that price for the land might not be supplied.
excessive. For other purpose it is doubtful if
Meurs. A. S. Watson & Co., Ltd, write as
follows
4 months' sight Germany ................9B}
is partly land and partly water, useful mainly Bay Silver for the special purpose to which it is to be de. Bank of England rate voted. If it were put on the market as a going
that all-round figure would be reached. Other
N°
TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Quinta do Porto
and after this date Interest at the rate Dry No. 3 of 8% per annum will be charged upon all Calls
Quinta da Granja
in respect of SHARES NOT FULLY PAID UP from the day appointed for Payment of such Calls, namely 3rd January, 1905.
Selected Old Port $50,00
1
11
# 35,00
17
+1
'30,00
20
་་
9) 23.00
M
23
H
20.00
n
10
帽 15.00
Tawny, 1887, Vintage
Tawny, (White Label)..............................m 14.00 Medium Tawny, (Brown Label) 13,00 White Taway, (White Label) inm 11,00 [122 Full Wine, (Brown Label).................... IL
White Tawny, (Brown Label)
10.50
JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & SON,
General Managers. Hongkong, 11th January, 1905.
NOTICE.
"HE HONGKONG AND CHINA
THE AN to notify
the Public that the PRICE OF Gas will be REDUCED from $3.50 to $3.00 par 1,000 cubic feet as from the 1st February, 1905.
GEORGE CURRY, Local Secretary, Hongkong, 1st February, 1903. (198
Light Tawny, (Brown Label) .................... 10.00
MELROSE WHISKY
Scotland's Best, Delicious Mellow
and Matured,
PROPRIETORS
Bowen & McKechnie.
CEPA RUBY - RIOJA CLARET,
........27 11/16 AUX
OPIUM QUOTATIONE. Today's quotations are as follows —
GREEN ISLAND CEMENT COMPANY, LIMITED.
$6.00
Per chest
PORTLAND CEMENT.
per dozen
Direct Importers of Wloe, Beer and Spirits
Distillers. Price List on application,
We have pleasure in stating that Mr. Lt factors in determining the price to be paid are Malwa NewR. 1,130/1,150 In Casks of 375 ths. net $6.00 per Cask from well-known Growers, Brewers and KWONG LOONG furnished the Annexe to mentioned.] our Dispensary and gave us every satisfac tion,"
(Sd.) A. S. WATSON & CO,, LÁ,
ORDERS punctually attended to, and CHARGES most moderate,
AN INSPECTION INVITED, Hongkong, 6th December, 1904,
YARN MARKET,
Old @ 1,163/1,200
ex Factory.
H
Older ...tsskjpes @ 1,240/1,300 In Bags of 250 bbs, net 83.20 per Bag Oldest ...*..............@ 1,310/1,350
Patoa Newmenomaanin 1,170
ex Factory, SHEWAN, TOMES & Co., General Managers,
Hongkong, and September, 1904.
In their report, dated 24th instant, Messrs, Cawasjee PailRoles and Co. write-Singe Bedures Now .................. 1,110
[60] the issue of our last report on the 11th ins. | Poesías (Paper) ...............@ 785/930
BARRETTO & Coi, Agents,
No1 21 & 24, Bank Buildings Queen's Road Central
Hongkong, 26th January, 190),