Intimation.
WM.
POWELL,
LIMITED.
-ALEXANDRA BUILDINGS,-
Der Verez Road,
LADIES'
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH THURSDAY JULY 20, 1905.
Intimations.
là NG TO THE HOUS?
A MUD VOLCANO.
SIGHT IN BRITISIL NORTH BORNEO.
Consignees.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
Auction.
PUBLIC AUCTION,^.
BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEE, of
situato at Wing Lok Street, Victoria, Hongkong, VALUABLE LEASEHOLD PROPERTY,
TO-MORROW,
the at July, 1905, at 3. P.M.,
The island of Likiman, about three miles in THE
HE P. & O. S. N. Co.'s Steamer
North of Sandakas town. For some months, FROM ANTWERP, LONDON, MALTA, circumference, lies some twenty, miles duc
"MALACCA,**-
PORT SAID, SUEZ, COLOMBO AND STRAITS. Consignees of Cargo by the above-named vessel are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed and placed of their risk in the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company's Godorns at Kowloon, where each consignment will be sorted out mark by mark, Goods are landed. and delivery can be obtained as soon as the THE Property is registered AR NE LOT
Kays the B. N. 8. Herald, native reports have been current of a huge marine moaster-a kind of octopus-which had made this island a place of recreation. The monster was minutes described as to size, appearance and habits, and was said to burrow deeply into the heart the island and (throw up mud, and water. bad also made a track from the sea to big
hole.
OF. THE MULTITUDES
"That the British Empire will decay like the who have used it, or are now using it, we have great Empires of antiquity" is a motion upon never heard of any one who have been di- which no debating society has omitted to sharp- appointed in it. No claims are made for it en us talents. But that the organism in ques except those which are amply justified by or- perience. In commending it to the afflicted tion will be knocked into fragmenta by "a single we simply point to its record. It has done great hard push, from a great Power" is a harsher things, and it is certain to continue the excel-proposition, unredeemed for the patriotic soul lent work. There is-we may honestly affirm by the soothing sense of ramoteness and the as medicina which can be used with greater philosophic melancholy of august comparisons, and more reasonable faith and confidence, It nourishes and keeps up the strength during This is the verdict, however, of "A German those periarls when the appetite fails and food Resident" who contributes "Some Candid cannot be digested. To guard against imita Impressions of England" 10 the " National Resof tions and substitutions, our "trade mark" is view, and whose remarks upon our ways and put on every bottle of "Wampole's Prepara works have all the stinging freshness of thoși tion," and without it none is genuine. It is palatable as honey and contains, the nutritive invigorating breezes that reach us from across and curative properties of Pure Cod Liver, Oll, the North Sea. Our Teutonic friend has done DEPARTMENT: extracted by us from fresh cod livers.com- bis work after, the exuberant fashion of the bined with the Compound Syrup of Hypophos. Continental cartoonist, with an approving phites and the Extracts of Malt and Wild chuckle, we may guess, from the editor of our Cherry. Taken before meals it creates an
yellow-covered contemporary at the chance of appetite, aids digestion, renews vital power, drives out disease germs, makes the blood rich, our shock to the lethargic nerves of a self-com- red and full of constructive elements, and gives placent public. Here and there the picture is back to the pleasures and labours of the world over-drawn so as to imperil its effect. It may many who had abandoned hope. Dr. S. H.
be possible to prove the weakness of the Em- McCoy, of Canada, says: "I testify with pleasure to its unlimited usefulness as a tissue pire, but not by ignoring the fact that it builder. Its curative powers can always be has a Navy. It may be fair to say that our relied upon. It makes a new era in medicine Army is recruited only by the pressure of is beneficial from the first dose and represents hunger," bat all the same, there were effective medical treatment of the twentieth
NEW
LACES
and
LACE
COLLARS.
Remembering the occurrence of a mud uption on the island some years ago, it was not hard to put two and two together, and as
the
Paint, was in the vicinity, the Governor ordered her to anchor off the Island for the night so that he might make an examination of the phenomenon.
While still some distance off a long streak could be seen runing!from the peak down to the res, and on approaching nearer, the hilly part of the island presented the appearance of having been' recently the scene of a jungle fire, while the number of failen and broken trees bore evidence of the typhoon of 31st October Inst. While waiting for the sun to go down, we were regaled by the na- tive Captain of the. Prirel, with a story of
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This vessel brings on Cargo
From London, &c., ex S.S. Moldavia, Optional Goods will be landed here unless instructions are given to the contrary before 4 P.M., TO-DAY.
P., will be subject to rent.
Goods not cleared by the agth instant, af
any care whatever,
No Fire Insurance will be affected by me is
Damaged Packages must be left in the Godowns for examination by the Consignata' and the Company's representative at an appointed hour.
days of the steamer's arrival bere after which All claims must be presented within ten date they cannot be recognised.
bave left the Godowns.
No claims will be admitted after the goods
L. S. LEWIS, Acting Superintendent. Hongkong, 19th July, 1905.
a
BY
Men, HUGHES & HOUGH, Auctioneers,
at the premises.
of MARINE No, 211 with the Messuage and Buildings thereon, known as No. 100, WING LOK STREET. Annual Crown Rent $13.14.
For further particulars and conditions of enle, apply to NAG
EWENS, HARSTON & HARDING;
Vandor's Bolicitors,
or to
Mestre HUGHES & HOUGH,
Auctioneers.
Hongkong, 20th July, 1905.
Notice of Firm.
-NOTICE.
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HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCK COMPANY, LIMITED.
century. "You can trust it as the Ivy does the plenty of volunteers for South Africa; and how Mr. R. M. Little, years ago, had landed | NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD, BREMEN. MR. WILLIAM WILSON has this day
Oak." "One battle convinces. Watch carefully against imitations. At all chemists bere and throughout the world
.
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HONGKONG ICE COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE.
IN accordance with the Provisions of No 104 of the Articles of Association the Genemi Managers have this day declared an INTERIM LINEN DRILL DUCK DIVIDEND for the half year ended 30th June,
1905, of FOUR DOLLARS per Share.
DIVIDEND WARRANTS may be obtained on application at the Office of the Company on and after WEDNESDAY, the and August, will be CLOSED from the 24th in 31st inst, The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company
both days inclusive,
MOTOR TAMS
for
LAUNCH & PICNIC WEAR.
TRIMMED
and UNTRIMMED
MILLINERY
in large variety,
A FINE STOCK
of
WHITE
CANVAS,
WHITE KID,
BLACK GLACE
and
BROWN CLACE
WALKING
SHOES.
Also
WHITE AND TAN
TENNIS
SHOES,
At Moderate Prices.
Wm. POWELL, Ld.,
HONGKONG.
Hongkong, 24th July, 1905,
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., General Managers Hongkang, 18th July, 1905.
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THE HONGKONG LAND INVESTMENT AND AGENCY COMPANY, LIMITED.
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on the same island, on a calm sunny day; how one of his orderlies had founded on the hill a bottle containing an ally liquid which he had brought off to the ship; how a great storm had immediately sprung up from nowhere, and how ad Balabac oil, a potent drug used in the prac the sailors, discovering that the bottle contain
tice of the Black Art, had thrown it overboard, whereupon the storm ceased as if by magic, and the sun again shone out upon a waveless
our sus did get into a temporary tangle in that part of the world, there is another Great Power which is not giving a very brilliant exhibition against its barbarian neighbours next door. But the best ase of an indictment of this kind is to stimulate reflection rather than repartee: far ert að hørte decori-hosts, as our friends on the German press will not require to be told, meaning a foreigner and not necessari ly an enemy. "A German Resident" makes | sca
A Share for six months ending 30th June, patriotism in the hours of danger he receives orged from the crater, it appeared to have cut
N INTERIM DIVIDEND of $3.50 per
1905. will be payable on the 27th instant, on which clate Dividend Warrants now be obtained on application at the Company's. lëre,
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 20th to the 27th instant, (both days inclusive).
By Order of the Board of Directors,
A. SHELTON HOOPER, Secretary.
Hongkong, 11th July, gas.
THE WEST POINT BUILDING
COMPANY, LIMITED.
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AN INTERIM DIVIDEND of One Dollar and Seventy-five Cents per Share for six monits ending 30th June, 1995, will be payable on the 27th instant, on which date Dividend Warrants may be obtained on application at the Company's Office.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company
will be CLOSED from the 20th to the 27th
instant, (both days inclusive).
By Order of the Board of Directors, A. SHELTON HOOPER, Secretary to the Hongkong Land Invest- ment and Agency Co., Ld., Ceneral Agents for the West Point Build- ing Ca., Ld.
(735 STREET INDEX,
Hongkong, th July, 1005.
IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
THE Steamship
"PRINZ HEINRICH
having arrived, Consignees of Cargo are hereby informed that their Goods, with the axcaption of Opium, Treasure and Valuables, are being landed and stored at their risk into the Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company, Limited, Kowloon, whence delivery may be obtained.
assumed charge of the Company as ACTING CHIEF MANAGER during the absence on leave of Mr. W. B. DIXON, or until further notice..
By Order of the Board of Director,
- C. P. CHATER,
Chairmas.
Hongkong, 12th July, 1905.
Hotel.
OCCIDENTAL HOTEL.
notice to the contrary be given before 10 A.M., Optional Cargo will be forwarded unless
have left the Godawas, and all Goods remaining EXCELLENT CUISINE. TOMORROW.
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods undelivered after the 23rd instant will be
All broken, chaled, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on MONDAY, the 24th instant, at
·9:30 AM,
میل
All Claims must reach us before the ath
No Fire Insurance will be effected. Bill of Lading will be countersigned by the Undersigned.
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD,
MELCHERS & Co., Agents. Hongkong, 17th July, 1905.
13
instant, or they will not be recognised
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
one or two shrewd hits in advancing his thesis Landing on the south side of the island, we that we are destined to destruction, and that, river of hardened mad, sun-dried and cracked ascended the streak, which proved to be a
Were we really devoted, he says, to the preser mud, complete with its crevasses and boulder simply because of our lack of patriotic spirit till it bore the appearance of a glacier of grey vation of our country and its possessions, we lacking only the mornines, and the exhilarating should not procrastinate in the necessary pro glacier air to make the resemblance complete.subject to rent. parations for their security. He that wills, the At Its lower end, where it debouched into the sea a good quarter of a mile from its source, end wills the means. The theory that after the mud-river was perhaps 150 feet broad, par drifting along carelessly in times of peace we rowing as we ascended to Bo feet. At its highest shall burst into a tremendous explosion of point-100 feet above sea level--where it em-
through the solid soil, which stood up on each with derision. "A nation which has not side a good eight or ten feet above the surface character enough "and strength of will enough of the mud, which was freely strewn with to make proper preparations " for war, with the mail blocks of grey sandstone The edges small amount of personal discomfort and of these blocks were in many cases as sharp sacrifice which they involve, will certainly be those of newly broken read-metal. found "wanting in patriotism and devotion when The crater itself, a depression about 30 wangu walmerdî árinud just strong enough to bear the weight of a man, but giving slightly as one walked over it, thus indicating that it was me. rely a crust. In the very centre was a small pool of liquid mud, into which a long stick was thrust without finding bottom. Around the crater rose the walls of mud, ten to fifteen fort high, with large blocks of sandstone, and rocks bearing streaks of quartz, perched in such - sition as proved, that they must have been burled into the air by the force of the eruption, and dropped into theirfpresent positions. Na- tives speak of a smell of sulphur, but this we failed to detect, though the beat rising from the surface of the mud was certainly somewhat greater than one would expect to have been caused by the sun, even after a hot day. The island gives evidence of at least two eruptions, the latter, of very recent occurrence, having spread a layer of lighter coloured mud over part of the older stream. The latter, outburst mort, however, have been of a comparatively mild nature, for the upper layer appears to be not more than a foot thick, and does not reach more than half way, down the hill, while the older mad stands at the shore, where the se has eaten into it, a wall some six feat high: Smaller streams, branching from the main ri- ver, run into the sea both to the East and West, and the trees in the deltas, as well as along the banks of the mud river are wilted, or dead from the beat of the eruptions.
the artist | with justice six years after Colenso our pro gress towards military efficiency is still slow and not so very sure, and that no-one knows where the men are to come from for that much. discussed Armageddon of the North-West Frontier. And there is no unfairness in the taunting words, "You are always deriding the unpreparedness of Russia,but you forget that the Russian artillery, would crush your obsolets guns in the first engagement."
The cardinal defect in our national systent, as we might expect a German to declare, is the lack of military service by the nation at large. We need not go over the arguments for and against that innovation, which has so recently received the endorsement of a Royal Commission. Our censor, of course,main. in the familiar view that it would pro- duce not only a better army, but, a mere efficient people.
But there is fresh food for thought in his contention that our aver, sion from "militarism has none of the moral qualities with which our self-dattery endows it, bat is merely a hypocritical cloak for a selfish and lazy inclination. There is good occasion Now in print and will be published in August. bete, perhaps, for dealing straitly with obr
Orders should be sent early to
SECOND EDITION, REVISED UP TO DATE,
by
ARTHUR CHAPMAN, Government Assessor.
Dentistry,
national conscience. Do we honestly fear that pational service would lower our ideals, or THE GOVERNMENT ASSESSOR,tempt us into rash and uncalled for adventure
The Treasury;
in arms? Can we sincerely convince ourselves that it is a "burden" upon Cantinental peoples? or
Can we deny to it the credit of being a valuable social discipline and a means of physical da (757-velopment such as in some directions our da
mocracy seriously and urgently requires? Or is our sanctimonious opposition merely a con- firmation of our critic's ill opinion when he DENTISTRY.-
NORONHA & COMPANY, Goverment Printers.
Hongkong, 18th July, 1905.
THE CLUB LUSITANO; LD. NOTICE.
THE Cerificate No. 147 for 10 Shares in the above Company numbered 53 to 56, 59 and 60, 63 and 64, 87 and 88, 140, and 178 to 187 all inclusive, standing in the. Register
says, "The ideal of the majority of your voters seems to be a fat, rich, lazy nation, which came not protect itself, and does not want to do so After answering these interrogations, one might
of Shareholders in the name of ANTONIO | profitably follow the forther course of the SIMPLICIO GOMES, Junior, having been lost; Notice is hereby given that a Duplicate Certificate for the said Twenty Shares will be issued at the expiration of one calendar month from the date of this notice, and that the Original Certificate will, unless produced within that period, he hereafter held by this Company as null and void.
By Order,
H. M. BASTO,
Acilag Hon. Secretary,
Club Lusitano, Ld.
Bongkong, 24th June, 1905,
GURES
MARE
MEN & WOMEN
810 è is a non-poisonous medy for any unnatura} Elycharge and tɔfammation, Herisation or ulceration of *acy mucous membranes. Painles
BIG
Guaranteed not to seletu. Preventi conlcgion.
BOLD BY CHEMISTE. girenlir mailed on request.
„The Braza (hanical (h,! CINCINNATI, O
U.A.
THE AMERICAN SYSTEM
M. H. CHAUN, D. D. 1,
[740
MODERATE PRICES.
ELECTRIC FANS.
TO ORDER-IN
EVERY ROOM,
EUROPEAN MANAGEMENT,
Entimation,
ピア
CONSIGNEES of Carge from London THE WINE GROWERS
ox Crimes and Medoc, from Havre ex ki: Medor, and from Bordeaux ex .. Ville de Marseille, in connection with
SUPPLY CO. shove Steamer, are hereby informed that their Goods, with the exception of Oplum, Treasure and Valuables are being landed and stored at their risks into the Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Limited, at Kowloon, whence delivery may be obtained immediately after landing.
Optional Cargo will be forwarded on unless intimation is received from the Consignees before 2 PM, TO-DAY, requesting it to be
janded here.
Bills of Lading will be countersigned by the Undersigned. Goods remaining unclaimed after TUESDAY, the 18th July, at Noon, will be subject to rent and landing charges.
All claims must be sent in to me on or before the r8th July, or they will not be recognised.
All damaged packages will be examined on TUESDAY, the 18th July, at 3.2,M,
No Fire Insurance has been affected.
G. DE CHAMPEAUX, Agent. Hongkong, 11th July, 1905.
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BOSTON STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
STEAMSHIP "SHAWMUT," FROM TACOMA, VICTORIA, YOKO. HAMA, KOBE, MOJI, SHANGHAI AND MANILA.
The abové Steamer having arrived, Con signees of Carge are hereby requested to send in their Bills of Lading for Countersigna.
BARRETTO & Co.,
General Agents, Hongkong,
LIQUEURS.
L ROZET & CO., BORDEAUX..
Special Brands.
37, DES VEUX ROAD CENTRAL, HONGKONG,ture, and to take immediate delivery of their Apricot Brandy ... $5.50 Per Bottle Quart
From the University of Pennsylvanis, U.S.A.
Hongkong, 4th Tone, 1904
TSIN, TING.
No Fire Insurance will be effected by us in Cherry Brandy any case whatever.
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Goods from alongside.
167
Cargo impeding the discharge of the Venue!
will be landed and, stored at Consignees risk Blackberry Brandy 3.50
H
and expense.
***
1.75
19
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Cherry Whisky
Croix Jaune...... 2.75
14
1.60
"
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LATEST METHODS OF DENTISTRY.
Studio at No. 14, D'AQUILAR STREET.
REASONABLE FEEL,
Consultation Free. Hongkong, toth Infy, 1004, -
JUST UNPACKED..
DODWELL & CO., LIMITED, Agents.
Hongkong, 16th July, 1905,
AN APPEAL.
166 THE SUPERIORESS, of the ITALIAN
indictment, which alludes to our lopsided education, our thoughtless extravagance, our wasteful and haphazard municipal government, the unreality of so much of our politica, and the purposeless, gambling, drinking, and main- telligent life of the working-classes. In a ge nere) tirade of this kind truth must necessarily be mixed with a great deal-of-sxaggeration. Bat one question of distinct setuality is raised, at any rate, by "A German Realdent.".......We are, [681 calling everywhere for efficiency-for the ap
sistance of the expert and the strong man. We are able to discover him in those regions of the Empire where he can work in comparativa freedom from popular control. All the world is ready to admire our Curzons and Kitcheners, our Cromertrand Mijners. "You succeed is -India and Egypt, where your opes of characterally digested and afford greater nourishment and sustenance than any other. Plasmon raises govern, and you fail at home; where your man the actual flesh forming value of food to a high of character are powerless before the charac and trustworthy degree. They are made in
four varieties terless mob." That is to express both cansa and effect, with controversial licence, in their SWEET, PLAIN (UNSWERTENED), WHOLE. extreme form. But that there is something.
MEAL, AND CELERY. of corresponding to both in the present sjage British development is a truth of which it is no disservice to menfnd us, mP. M. G.
A CONSIGNMENT OF THE WELL-KNOWN-
LASMON BISCUITS. They contain
29 per cent. of Plasmon and are more:
P
CONVENT, CAINE" ROAD,' bags most respectfully to APPEAL to the Residants of Hongkong and the Coast Forts, for their kind patronage and support, and devimos të state that she will be pleased to receive orders for all kinds of NEEDLE WORK,
Gentlemen's Shirta made to order, and Cuffs and Collare renewed on old ones,
Ladise and Children's Under-clothing, Gnu- dren's Dresses, and all kinds of Embroidery, Materials can be supplied, if required.""
The Superioress will also be most grateful for any PAPER, or old HNVELOPES to be made Into Books for the Children of the Four Schools, who are taught by the Sisters. (5815) Hongkong, sind April, Fiat.
„H.. BUTTONJER, Hongkong and Kowloon,
Hongkong, srd, July:xgoj.
Imperial Omnge
Brandy
9.75
"
Mandarine Brandy 2.50
Peach Brandy..... 2.50
BARRETTO & Co., L TOWA AN
Agents,
Nos. 32 & 24, Bank Buildings,
Queen's Road Central
Hongkong, 17th July, 1905,