Intimation.
WM. POWELL,
LIMITED.
"ALEXANDRA
BUILDINGS,"
Dex Vieux Road.
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
Auctions.
.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, FRIDAY, MARCH 3, 1905.
PRELIMINARY NOTICE.
RUBLIC AUCTION, THE Undersigned have received lnstructions
from H. H. GOMPERTZ, Esq., to sell by
PUBLIC AUCTION, TO-MORROW,
residence, "Manínhoe," Barker Rogd,
The Peak,
THE WHOLE OF HIS
THE WETHAIW I GOLD MINING:
CO, LID
CONFIRMATORY MEETING.
An extraordinary general meeting of the shareholders in the above-named Company, called for the purpose of confirming the reso
the 4th March, 1935, at: 2 P.M., within his lutions passed at the last extraordinary meet
ing, was held at the Chamber of Commerce Room, Shanghai, on 20th ult.. There were pre sent: "Messrs. E. S. Little (Chairman), L. R. Burkhardt (Director), R. Macleod and C. E. Cunningham (representing the Secretaries), and representing, with proxies, 6,1co shares.
Mr. Macleod read the notice convening the: meeting.
VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD
FURNITURE.
Catalogues will be issued.
TERMS:-AS vical.
HUGHES & HOUGH,
Auctioneers,
Hongkong, 3rd March, 1905.
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PUBLIC AUCTION. THEUndersigned have received instructions from the REGISTRAR, SUPREME COURT,
lo soli by
T
PUBLIC AUCTION,
ON TUESDAY,
the 7th March, 1905, at 2 PM, at the Metropole Hotel Shau-ki-wan Road, SUNDRY GOODS AND CHATTELS, Lelonging to J. CHRISTIE, Comprising →
Entimations.
· Mr. Taylor......1 · beg to propose a vote of thanks to the new directors for taking up the work of the Company, They have some difficult work before them, but they have only laken ap the duties after looking thoroughly into the possibilities of the mine, and mazi NATIVE NAVAL YARD.
up their minds that there is every prospect of making a success of it.. "We owe them a debi of gratitude. (Applause)
The Chairman-We thank you for the words you have kindly uttered. You may be assured the Directors will be most careful in the in- forests of the Company. We regret that Mr. Gieffer is not able to be with us to-day owing to illness:
The meeting then ended.
THE SEA GYPSIES OF MERGUI.
WANTED.
-TIME-KEEPER. (of H. M.
Apply in writing to Secretary and Cashior, H. M. Na al Yard.
Pay $1.50 per day.
Hongkong, 2nd March, 1995,
HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE
COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
The Lalongs, or Sea Gypsies, are a peculiarly THE THIRTY-SIXTH ORDINARY
interesting set of wanderers-veritable vagrants or harmless vagabonds who fit about from island to island tying scattered in the Mergui Archipelago. They live in families under a primitive system of patriarchal rule and, en- oying the most unbounded freedom, cultivate a rude and haughty independence that is resent- ful of all restraint outside that of the head of the clan. They are a healthy, robust race of about the middle beight, dark brown in colour, and develop more or less pronounced types of features, with high cheek bones, small oblique eyes, overhanging brows, large ears and mouths, etc., characteristic of the lado-Mala- yan race. The men wear their hair in tufts at the back of the head, while the shott, straight, or frizzled brown locks that adorn the heads of the women are frequently loose or matted to. gether. They affect no ornaments, except
sometimes armlets of iron or brass,
Their clothing is scanty. It usually con- sists of a short strip of coarse cloth tied round the loins and sucked up at the back after being passed between the nether limbs in the familiar Indian ashion.
The Chairman-I shall have pleasure in proposing the resolutions as read, but before doing so, I think it desirable to make one or two remarks, so that you may, understand the present position of the Company. When we last met there were a number of liabilities hanging over our heads and requiring immedi- ale payment: Those liabilities are still hang ing over us, of course, but we have arranged with our creditors to wait until this meeting has passed the resolutions now before it, and until the Company is reconstructed. Our creditors have, without exception; been most considerate and all are willing to wait till fands are available to meet their claims. Then we have transferred our account, the No. 2
Bank, (Hear, heat, and applause.) I am account, to the llangkong and Shanghai hoping that, if this meeting passes the resolu- tions before it, we shall be able to carry on till the monies from the first call on the recon structed Company are available. In reference to our employees, as you are aware, the Com- pany had entered into agreements with them covering three years. The Ditectors have seen each one and found them perfectly willing to accept the suggestions made to them, and they have left us in the most friendly spirit. We have paid them each one month in ad vance on their agreements, and the understand- ing is that we shall pay them each two months HUGHES & HOUGH,
further when we have the money in hand. Government Auctioneers, Hongkong, 2nd March, 190;,"
That will complete their agreements, or, if we [309
require them in the future, they are ready to came back again and, renew their old agree ments, or enter on new ones. Without one exception we have overcome the difficulties ASSOCIATION OF YORKSHIREMEN IN with these men, and therefore the lawsuitsings, lives from day to day, a precarious, but
HED ROOM FURNITURE, TEAKWOOD DINING TABLES and CHAIRS, MOROCCO and SILK TAPESTRY-COVERED DRAW. ING ROOM SUITES, ELECTRO-PLATED, GLASS and CROCKERY WARE,CARPETS, RUGS, ENGRAVINGS, TEAKWOOD SIDEBOARDS and DINNER WAGGONS with BEVELLED GLASS, &c, &c, &¤¡
ALSO
IRON SAFES (one by Phillips & Sons, Birmingham, and the other by S. S. Lowe, London);
AND
One INDIAN PONY, Timp and Harness
complete.
Catalogues will be issued. TERMS: usuai.
Kutimations.
HONGKONG AND CHINA.
A decided by the Parent Saci-ty the term "YORKSHIREMEN" includes the following -- (1) A person born in Yorkshire. (3) A person of Yorkshire parentage on either side. (3) A person who is identified by residence with the County of York.
ARTHUR CHAPMAN, Hon. Secretary. Hongkong, 28th February, 1905.
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GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION,
NFORMATION has been received from the Military Authorities that GUN PRACTICE
will be carried out as under-
On WEDNESDAY, 1st March-
From Pak-sha-wan, towards entrance to funk Bay, at ranges of 600 to 4,000 yards, commencing at 9.30 A.M., and finishing at tt A.M.
|
HOLDERS in the above Company, will be held at the Offices of the Company, Pedder's Street, un MONDAY, the 6th day of March, 1905, at 11.30 AM, to receive a Statement of Accounts to 31st December,, 1904, and the Report of the General Managers, and to elect a Consulting Committee and Auditors.
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. Hongkong, 8th February, 1905. [226
THE HONGKONG AND KOWLOON WHARF AND GODOWN CO., LD. NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
THE EIGHTEENTH ORDINARY HOLDERS will be held in the CITY HALL, on FRIDAY, the roth March, at 12.15 P.M., for the purpose of receiving the Report of the the year ending 31st December, 1914. Directors and the Statement of Accounts for
ANNUAL MEETING OF SHARE.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 3rd to the roth March, both days inclusive.
EDWARD OSBORNE, Secretary. Hongkong, 22nd February, 1905.
IN
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COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE IS. HEREBY GIVEN that on IN and after this date Interest at the rule of 8% per annum will be charged upon all Calls in respect of SHARES NOT FULLY PAID UP from the day appointed for Payment of such Calls, namely 3rd January, 1995.
being seemingly averse to bathing except - The Lalongs are an extremely filthy race,
der compulsion, and, in consequence, their persons emit a disagreeable fishy odour. They live in boats about roft. long, 4ft wids and it deep, the side and bottoms of which are built up of the closely-packed fronds of the thorny yangan palm (Żalacca Wallichiana). When dry, these fronds are extremely light and buoyancy to the crafts that are ingeniously HUMPHREYS estate and FINANCE willowy, lending a remarkable cork-like constructed by the fronds being either sewn or bound together over gracefully curved ribs of wood. A low pent-roof of grass-matting covers the boat from end to end. The boat is pro- pelled by oars and poles, and is guided by a long reversible rudder. It is not fitted with sails. Within the frail walls of his own little boat each man, with his wife or wives, as the case may be, aged parents, children, dogs, cats, tome jackals, monkeys, birds and other belong- happy, contented, even-tenoured, innocent life, | while placidly floating on the bosom of the sea. But when fitful gales arise, and the wind lastres up the waves, he seeks the shelter of the nearest shore, which in those "summer-isles oft Eden set in dark purple spheres of sea, is never, at any time, distant. Throughout the day, in fair weather, angling, netting or even harpooning the fish, that are often visible in the pellucid depths of the sea, are the men's engrossing occupations; but when darkness descends they put back to land, on which they invariably spend the night, During the rains, or when, from other causes, the sea is too rough for fishing, they dive for oysters in shallows near the beach, or hunt for shell Ash or sea fowl on the unfrequented shores of the islands. Or again, alded by their feet and sagacious canine
that abounds in the ever-green forests of the islands, such as mouse-deer, monkeys, armadilloes, porcupines, hedge-hoga, igua nas, Ezards, squirrels and the like. When on land and not engaged in cooking, cat- ing or sleeping, the women and children sally forth into the depths of the forest in search of yams, tubers, roots, fruits, birds' eggs, tortoises and such like edibles, with which they vary their staple diet of fish and other marine fauna
hinted at will not take place. With reference to the concentrater, they are occupy'ng the THE AN HONGKONG HOTEL, on SATUR
THE ANNUAL DINNER will take place attention of the Directors; samples have been sent to various places in Japan and America. DAY, the 18th of March.
We have taken the best possible advice on the Yorkshiremen intending to be present are requested to communicate with the Under-matter and nothing further can be done till we signed.
have the reports on these concentrates. We understand that $70 Mex, is abou! the value per ton, and the cost of sending the concentrar tes in America is about $40 per ton, which would leave a very small margin of profit, As far as cyaniding is concerned we understand that the longer the ore remains patreated the more difficult it becomes to treat. If the ore is held over for smelting it makes no differet, they chase and secure the small game ence even if the process is postponed for some months or years. The mine is now probably being again operated. We have sent up Mr. Verohoyle in charge of the mine and we are impressed with this gentleman's ability. He has been a manager of mines in Australia and elsewhere. Moreover, he has met the Com pany on financial questions in a very generous way. He has not yet been paid his January salary and he is willing to wait for it until the
The Lalongs are a simple, quiet, timid, Company is reconstructed. Then be required similarly circumstanced, they are chaste, honest harmless, race. Unlike other communities
a levelling instrument which will cost about and truthful. Children go unclad until they Stoo and this he has also undertaken to supply are fairly grown up, early marriages are the temporarily at his own expense, He has gone ulo, but familles are invariably small. A man bas sometimes more than one wife, but the up to Weihaiwei without a definite agreement practice of polygamy is becoming rate. but with the understanding that when the time are many very aged people among them, long comes that we can give him a better ar point-evity in their case being, in part at least, ment he shall have it, I think we are fortunate attributable to their healthy, active life, spent, o have gained the assistance and sympathy of for the most part, in the open air on the open sea, but, perhap, chiefly to their peaceful, such a man. ('ear, hear). We have sent him cheerful, contented micds, that are so remark. to Weihaisei with instructions to reopen opera ably free from the amenities, restraints, tions, and though no report has yet come responsibilities and other depressing influences which appear to be usually characteristic of those who live in cities, towns and villages.
As might be expected, the Lalong is a bell ever in evit spirits as well as in the Manes of his departed forebears. No beneficent spirit seems to be acknowledged, but the evil ones are feared and propitiated with crooning incan tations and offerings of game, particularly dur ing seasons of sickness and death. The body, on death, is usually disposed of by being buried under boulders, which are carefully and com- pactly arranged over it. It is sometimes deposited in the dismal depths of the forest, which are thereafter shunned by the relatives for many a day. Sickness is rare among them and death is seldom caused by it. They have no name in their queer monosyllabie tongue for God, or Heaven or Hell for that matter, and do not believe in a hereafter.-Madras Mail correspondent
On FRIDAY, 3rd March:--
From 'Sywan and Pak-sha-wan, towards entrance to Junk Bay, at ranges of 600 to 6,000 yards, and too to 4,000 yards, respectively, commencing at 9:30 A 1. at Sywan and continuing at Pak-sha-wan thereafter, and finishing
BI TI A.M..
If the weather is unfavourable on either of the above dat s, Practice will take place on the following day.
All ships, junks and other vessels are to | keep clear of the range.
Obr
་
NIGHT SCHOOL ·
COMMERCIAL
There
IMPORTERS.
JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & SON,
Generni Managera, Hongkong, 11th January, 1905.
& CO.,
EINSTMANN
LUTGERS,
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CIGARS.
FINEST HAMduro Made
ROLAND VON HAMBURG
AT
$4.00 per hundred.
FLOR DE MONDEGO
AT
$5.50 per hundred.
Sold in
AIR-TIGHT TINS
AT
TUNG CHONG WO,
98, Queen's Road Central,
Opposite Central Market.
Hongkong, 25th January, 1905.
LUTGENS,
EINSTMANN & CO., IMPORTERS.
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THE FAMOUS Ma Da
Razor
ASHARPUTTLE SHAVER
WEIGHT LESS THAN Lounges.
THIS Dhioned clumsy Razor and by HIS DWARF RAZOR has superseded
its use Shaving becomes a pleasure. It is manufactured in Sheffield, England, from a special amalgam of steel which makes imita- tion impossible, and in consequence it enjoys the largest sale of any Razor in the World. Thousands of Testimonials testify that the little "MAB is the finest shaving implement ever produced.
To be obtained from THE MUTUAL STORES, WATKINS, LIMITED, and all first-class stores in the Colony.
Sole Agents for Far East, HOWARD & Co., 29, Des Voeux Road, Central, Hongkong, Agents wanted in every port.
Entimations.
YOU WANT
PROVISIONS
AND
WINES
IN
1905.
GET YOUR SUPPLIES
FROM
A. CHAZALON & Co.
(SUCCESSORS TO
G. GIRAULT)
6, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL,
Opposite Connaught Hotel.
Who are Suppliers of High Class
Wines, Spirits and Provisions,
French Bakers,
Navy Contractors,
and
Commission Agents.
BRANCHES :
HONGKONG, SHANGHAI, HANKOW. Hongkong, z2nd February, 1905.
THE WINE GROWERS
SUPPLY CO.
M
BARRETTO & Co, General Agents, Hongkong.
PORT WINE,
Direct shipments from the COMPANHIA AGRICOLA E COMMERCIAL DOS VINHOS DO PORTO, (Successors to DONNA ANTONIA A.FERREIRA),
Monopoly for Chins of THE WINE GROWERS SUPPLY CO.
For Case of
I Dosen,
*
Dry No, t
Quinta do Porto Dry No. 3 Quinta da Granja Tawny, 1887, Vintage
Selected Old Port #jaco
#
15 $5.00
2
D
#1 £30,00
25.00
TI
か FF
20,00
14 H 15.00
Medium Tawny, (Brown Label) *ATUROP
13.00
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Full Wine, (Brown Label)
White Tawny, (White Label)
12.00
11.09
White Taway, (Brown Label),
1050
10.00
For particular and terms, apply to-
HOWARD & Co. Hongkong, 24th November, 1904, ESPECIAL OLD TOM GIN Marshall and.
Elvy's
down from him, we hope the mine is now being developed. I have gone as carefully L. BARNES-LAWRENCE, Captain, R.N., as possible into the present position of the
Harbour Master, &c.
mine. I presume you are all aware that Harbour Department,
there is good paying ore in the mine. The only Hongkong, 25th February, 1905,
[200 question seems to be how much is avail. able, We cannot know that for three or four CHINESE YOUNG MEN, ATTENTION! months. Meantime the money that comes in Do you want to earn more money is your from the first calls will, we hope, be sufficient present position? Do you want to get for developments We anticipats expassen for a better position? Do you want to become a the next six or seven months will amount to more useful citizen? There is only one way from $1,400 or $1,500, and inside of four accomplish these ends, sets the keuse for months we ought to know whether it is worth prove your education. There is no a young man to remain in an inferior position while to cominue developing the mine or whe when, by a little effort, he can so educate him ther it must be condemned and shut down. self as to be able to command a good salary. According to all present indications the mine
has a good future before it; the shareholders, shall have the fullest and speediest informa-19 WILL OPEN FOR THE SPRING SESSION on WEDNESDAY, March 1st. tion as to the results of the analyses and de Classes every night from 6.30 to 9.30 in the velopments. With reference to the preference COMPLETELY
following subjects: English (Beginners, calls stili zo be paid, I was told just before this Intermediate, and Advanced), Mandarin, meeting that the amounts so far paid are: on FURNISHED. Arithmetic, Grammar, Bokkeeping. Commer
cial Correspondence, Shorthand, and TYPE the fat call $15,040 and on the second $12,165, WRITING. A competent Chinese teacher will making a total of $17,205. These Agures show conduct the Beginners English class. All the to be will'due: on the first call $3,845, and on other classes (except Mandarin) will be taught the second $5,720, a total of $10,565. I have by FIRST CLASS FOREIGN TRACHERS, ENGLISH and TYPEWRITING & SPECIALTY. been through most of the names, and they all Large airy rooms. Rates reasonable. For seem to be good for the amounts still due. further particulars write or call-Secretary; we are again reminding those who have YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASOCIATION O paid that they must do so immediately, Chinese Department), 16, Des Voeux Road, Some are in Europe, and most of the money will be forthcoming without legal proceedings Central.
or other pressure. (Applause.), Hongkong, 3rd February, 1905.
The Chairman then moved, seriating, the confirmation of the three resolutions previously passed for the reconstruction of the Company,
Mr. Burkhardt seconded all three resolutions, | 30 days' sight Sydney and Melbourne......1/ to be obtaineD. FROM—
2.401 months' sight FraRCS poun which were unanimously carried,
The Chairman also moved: That Mr. God 6 months' sight frey Heathcothe Thomson of No. 2, Klukiang | 4 months sight Germany Road, Shanghai, chartered accountant, he and Her Silver is hereby appointed liquidator for the winding Book of England rais proponi aran3 7; up of the Company.
CUSHIONS
MADE TO ORDER,
Estimates given for all
kinds of
FURNISHING
WORK.
IMPORTANT NOTICE.
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Mr. Burkhardt seconded, and the resolutios was carried unanimously.
TO-DAY'S EXCHANGE, Silling. 'ondon-Bank T,T. Da. demand Do.
....................1/10 9/16 monum.1,10
4 months' right rance-Bank TT. marica-Bank T.T... Germany-Bank T.T.
dia T.T...................................
De demand meanin anghai-Bank T.T. Tapas-Rank T.T................
ava--Bank T.T.
Buying.
2,36
Satinette
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1/10/
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do. 4 months' sight
+
47
1.42 ...1.961
DOUBLY DISTILLED
MATURED AGE.
AND OF
THE MUTUAL STORES, Des Voeux Road. Hongkong, sth May, 1904,
Iss
MR. RUTTONJEE begs to announce 10 bis numerous customers that his Bakery in Kowloon being burnt down, he has hired another is a healthy part of the town, where BREAD will be baked and prepared ander bis vsust personal supervision and thus ensuring, to bis numerous patrons, the cus
-OLUM-QUOTATIONE.
TSANG FOO & CO., tomary supply of the same wholesome Bread
Today's quotations are as follow: made of the finest flour and materials, that he
PetCOAL MERCHANTS AND STEVEDORES, kas all throughout supplied.
@ 1,130/1,150
48, Des Vœux ROAD, Customers are kindly requested to send their of the meeting, and I thank you, gentlemen, for Malwa Naw ... 3 monome
your attendance. I may tell you thatthanecessa Old 1,6/1,300 Older .........@ 1,240/1,300 ry legal work is all pretty well in order, and H. BUTTONJEE,
1,310/1,350 things are being put through as rapidly sa pošle No. 5. D'Aguilar Street, Hongkongible, The first documents will be sent out la fata New
1170 No. 37, Elgin Street, Kowloon,
the shareholders at the earliest possible me, Bengros Naw
Faraian (Tapor) [18 Timant Hongkong, 4th January, 1908.
Wm. POWELL, Ld.orders as usual.
HONGKONG.
. Hongkong, afth Februarý, rooj,
The Chairman-That disposes of the business
H
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•HIPS Cosled from alongside at the shortest notice, and with all possible despatch: Prices Modamate, Telephone No, 329. Hongkong, 1st October, 1904
Tawny, (White Label)...................................... 1400
Light Tawny, (Brown Label).......
MELROSE WHISKY
Seoflands Bost. Delicious Mellow
and Matured.
PROPRIETORS
Bowen & Mylochnic.
CEPA RUBY
RIOJA OLARET, $6.00
... per dozen,
Direct Importers of Wlos, Beer and Spirits from well-known Growers, Brewers and Distillers, Price List on application,
BARRETTO &'Con Agonis,"
No1 32 & 74, Bank, Buildings Queen's Road Central,
Hongkong, 26th January, 15: