Intimation.
WM. POWELL,
LIMITED.
ALEXANDRA
BUILDINGS"
Das Vært Road.
LADIES'
DEPARTMENT.
NEW
GOODS.
SILK BELTS,
KID BELTS,
LACE
SPOT
SILK
SCARVES,
SCARVES,
OPENWORK
GLOVES,
AND
MITTENS.
MUSLIN BLOUSES
AND
SILK BLOUSES.
PRETTY UNTRIMMED STRAW
HATS,
$1.50 Upwards.
THE NEWEST DRESS
FABRICS
obtainable.
PRICES MODERATE,
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH MONDAY, AUGUST 14, 1905.
Auctions.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
HE Undersigned have received instructions
from the Official Receiver, to sell by
PUBLIC AUCTION, TOMORROW, the 15th August, 1905, at Noan, at Causeway Bay, The Steam Launch
"COMPETITOR," formerly known as
* COURIER*
PARTICULARS Į
Length between Perpendiculars £3 ft. 8 in. Breadth Extreme
ELŐL.
Depth Moulded...
100bs.
5. 3 in. Gross Tonnage.................................................. 22 toxin.” Nett Tonnags Working Pressure Boiler Steel 4ft. 6 in. Diameter 6ft.gin long Engines Compound, Non-condensing. Cinders, P. 71", L. P. 14", Stroke 9", A Steam Launch will leave Blake Pier at 11.30 A.M. to convey intending purchasers.
Terms:-As usual.
HUGHES & HOUGH,
COMMERCIAL,
FREIGHT..
In their circular of 12th inst. Means, Lamke and Rogge stain !--
Chartering all round is continuing on diminutive scale, and a more hopeful sentiment can hardly be said to prevail as to prospects for the early future To illustrate the present
dulness and uncertain outlook, it may be worth mentioning, that the advisability of -calling some of their tonnage from the coast is already being seriously considered by certain owner,
There are slight signs of a reawakening of demand in the direction Saikon to Hongkong but only very small carrjare are wanted, and the rate is practically still at a ballasting level, steamers can certainly not derivé any actual
gardan I was exhausted. I was little more {-}- than skin and bone,
There has evidently been a great change!" months ago I was induced by friends to try The blushing bride refained: "About six
their cure, and have a friend who suffered, Dr. Williams' pink pills. I had often beard of like meg from anemia, and was bored after two bottles of these pilis..
"After the second bottle, I, too, began to
feal an Improvement, and this increased with each incceeding bottle. My appetite became stronger; I could sleep better felt fresher In the morning, In short, new life and new strength had been given me. My recovery Way steady and gradual. I have taken nine battles altogether, and now I am quite well
and strong again."
Consignees.
** INDRA** LINE OF STEAMERS.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. FROM NEW YORK VIA SUEZ CANAL. THE Company's Steamship THE
"INDRASAMHA,", having arrived from the above Port, Consignees of Cargo are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed and placed at their risk in Company's Godowns at Kowloon, where dach. the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown consignment will be sorted out mark by mark, and delivery can be obtained as soon as the goods are landed.
TEND
Intimations.
GOVERNMENT BILLS.
ENDERS for SPECIE, BRITISH and. MEXICAN DOLLARS, current in this, Colony, in Exchange for Sterling Bills drawn at 10 days' sight on the Lords Commissioners of His Majesty's Treasary, London, will be received by the Chief Faymastes, Army Fay 1905 Department, until 11 A.M., on the 16th August,
The Tenders to state the total amount (la Pounds Sterling, and the amount for which tach Bill should be drawn, but no Bille will be
The Tenders to be in Duplicate, and in sealed Army Pay Department, and endorsed "Tenders
Tenders is reserved. for Government Bills,
The right to accept or reject any or all of the
Goods not cleared by the 17th instant, atlasued for less than 100, 4 Pit will be subject to rent.
any case whatever.
profit from the figure held out so far, vis. 9 12 is healthy; and Mrs. Willans, her mother. No Fire Insurance will be affected by us in covers, addressed to the Chief Paymaster,
9 cents per picul. It is impossible to say whether and to what degree there will be an advance in the rate during the remaining part of the present season, but what with bigb prices at Saigon and an apparcaily well stock ed market at Canton, any material change for
the better is a rather remote contingency.
To load at Saigon for Philippine parts three steamers have lately found employment at rales.
This bride of a week looked as happy as she gladly added her own testimony to the value of Dr. Williams pink pills, which had cured her, she said, of bronchitis nod billousness,
Mr. Willens, a healthy and buxom widow, a like her daughter, full of praise for the
cures which had been effected in her own bousehold by this medicina. It is by making new blood that these pills are able to curs 10
All damaged packages must be left in the Godowns, and sertlicate of the damage obtained from the Godown, Company within ten days after the vessel's arrival bere, after which no claims will be recognized.
"JARDINE, MATHESON & Co,
Aganta. Hongkong, 11th August, 7005.
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Govemment Auctioneers. ranging from 16 to 28 cents per picul. At the many different alimente-anæmis in the ca:) BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION:
Hongkong, 14th August, 1905.
THE
PUBLIC AUCTION,
[827, class there seems so disposition on the part of
HE Undersigned have received instructions
from Lieut-Colonel J. W. BUNNY, to sell by
PUBLIC AUCTION,
ON
WEDNESDAY,
the 16th August, 1905, at 11 A.M., at the Army Service Corps Pier, Arsenal.
1
The Steam Launch
"ALEXANDRA,"
Built of....(*)
............Teak Longth...........6 Feel Breadth............ namunom11 Feet. Engine..Compound, Non-condensing. Cylinders......H. P. 74*, L. P. 12†”. Strokes....
................................9 Inches. Boiler
...*** 4′21′′ by 4'1%. Steam Pressure „magan 100 15. Speed.....ti
6 Knots.
Coal Consumption per hour, 200 Ds. Under
Steam,
Engine and Boiler built by Hongkong and Whampoa Dock Company.
Inspection can he made any week-day bor tween 9 A.M. to 4 P., and 9 AM to 1 P.M. on Saturday,
Inspecting Orders can be had on application to the Undersigned.
TERMS-A sual.
HUGHES & HOUGH,
Government ueliore ra.
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Hongkong, Joth August, 1905..
Entertainments.
HONGKONG VOLUNTEER CORPS.
GRAND
PROMENADE
CONCERT,
on the
VOLUNTEER PARADE GROUND,
(Near Tramway Station),
ON
SATURDAY,
August 19th, at 9.15 P.M.
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Tickets * * * $1 and $1, Can be obtained at the Volunteer HeadQuarters, hear the Hongkong Club. Hongkong, 9th August, rong
AN ORGAN RECITAL, 'will be given in
CATHEDRAL,
ST. JOHN'S
ON TUESDAY, August 22nd, at 5.15`FM.,
BY
Mr. DENMAN FULLER, F.R.C.O., LRAM,
who will play
charterers to make further commitments.
Again nothing has been doing in the shape, of chartering from Saigon to other destinations Quarantine at Saigon against arrivals from this port has not been officially raised yet, but all the same vessels that lately arrived without having passengers on board, were subjected to but a few hours' detention by the authorities.
From Bangkok reports as to paddy available for shipment have been decidedly better lately, but the unfavourable state of our market proves a hindrance to chartering operations.
The fixture is on record of a fairly large ves. sel to load from 3 ports N.Q. Java to Hongkong, dry and wet sugar, at 30 ceals per picul. There does not appear to be pressure for further ton- nage though.
longay to Swatow a boat closed for two trips at the low rate of $1.50 per ton.
The Northern market is labouring badly under an over-supply of tonnige, and business is positively at a standstill, no tonnage being
of Mrs. Ridgard and bar-friend, bronchitis 'as
'COMPANY, 'LIMITED,
FROM RANGOON AND STRAITS.
"PALAMCOTTA,"
well as bile in the cusp of Mrs. Willans. Dr. Williama medicine co, Helborn-vladuct, Lon- don, and a bottle of the genuine pills post free for two and ninepence: but they can be had of THE Company's Steamship. medicine dealers, provided care is taken to 180 that the package bears the full name, Dr. Wil fans' pink pills for pale people-seven words It is well known that substitutes never cures and they should be firmly, refaiad. Consump tion, decline, acrema, fits, gout, heart disease, sheumatism, paralysis, locomotor ataxy, St. Vi tus' dance, are among the other allments the fennine pills have cured. Ladies, who know why they need new blood oftener than their brothers and husbands, will find this medicina [100
of Cargo by her are hereby informed that their baving arrived from the above Parts, Consignees Goods will be delivered from alongside.
a revelation."
Intimations.
NOTICE OF REMOVAL,
premises,
wanted from either Wuhu, Chinking or New WE bave this day REMOVED to our new chwang to any of the Southern perts
Corner of CHATER Roap and PEDDER STREET, opposite HONGKONG HOTEL.
KRUSE & Co. Hongkong, 8th August, 1905.
Coal Freights from Japan romain neglected. Time Business-A couple of settlements have been effected on monthly basis, both
steamers filling special requirements. Quite a number of vessels, some of which in every way well adapted for the China coast service, ará now offering on very easy terms without how- ever finding lakers and it is feared, unless something very unforeseen bappens to cause a speculative demand to spring up, ikat mors than one owner will have to face the inevitablo
and look for a home charter.
As concerns sail freights there is nothing new. to advise.
Sail Freights-No change.
Sall-tonnage loading or to load,-For Balti more and New York. British bark Lawhil}, | arrived 3rd June.
·
Disengaged-British ship Travancore, ZICO tons (left May 31st for Port Angeles, but was towed back June 8th after having aground in Harlem Bay) British ship Farr of Brander- 2,000 tons. British ship Eclipse, 2,969 tons.
Departures:-American ship Kinilworth, 31st july for Newcastle, N.S.W.
ANECDOTE OF A CITY FRAST.
The great sculptor Chantrey, though fully alive to the merits of the good things of this
life, was one of the most unselfish and libera!
of men, and had an amusing story relating to
CAFE WEISMANN,
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HE Public are invited to pay a visit to
THE
Our new
TIFFIN, ROOM',
The only place of its kind in Hongkong.
A VERITABLE, FAIRY LAND.
REAL GERMAN FASS BEER ON DRAUGHT,
Entrance
NO. LA, WYNDHAM STREET. Hongkong, 22nd April, 1905.
A FOOK & Co.,
12, Poltinger Street, Central.
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Coples of Forms of Tender can be had on application.
F. H. HAYNES,
Colonel, A. F. D H.M. Treasury Chest Officer.
His Majesty's Treasury Office)?
Fletcher Street,"
་
Hongkong.
Hongkong, rith August, 1905,
"BEETON"
A FIRST-CLASS FAMILY HEALTH RESORT,
SPLENDID BATHING FACILITIES for
ADULTS and CHILDREN. BEPARATE BATHING ACCOMMODĄ.
nn board after 4 P.M., SATURDAY, the tathTION, for LADIES and GENTLEMEN.
Cargo impeding the discharge or remaining lustant, will be landed at Consignees' risk and
expense.
This Vessel brings on Cargo ex Purnea and Zassania, from Madras and Pondichers. No Fire Insurance will be effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.
Agents.
Hoogkong, 11th August, 1909,
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
"GLEN". LINE OF STEAMERS.
FROM ANTWERP, MIDDLESBRO', LONDON AND STRAITS. THE Steamship
"GLENROY,"
[624.
having arrived from the above Ports, Consignees of Cargo by her are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed at their risk into the Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Limited, at Kowloon, where each consignment will be sorted out mark by mark, and delivery can be obtained
as soon as the Goods are landed.
Optional Goods will be carried on unless instructions are given to the contrary before 4 P.M., TO-DAY.
Goods not cleared by the 15th instant will be subject to rent.
No Fire Insurance will be effected
All damaged packages must be left in the. Godowns, and a certificats of the damage obtained from the Godown Company within ten days after the steamer's arrival, after which no claims will be recognised,
MCGREGOR BROS. & GOW. Hongkong, 8th August, tong.
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NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
GENERAL STOREKEEPERS, SHIP CHANDLER THE P.&O. S. N. Co.'s Steamer
AND COMPRADORES, COAL MERCHANTS AND STEVEDóres or BixtY
YEARS STANDING.
A Ballast supply, from alongside at the shortest notice and with all possible dispatch.
LL kinds of Provisions, Coal, Water and
Moderate terms.
Orders solicite.
· Hongkong, 23rd February, 1005.
Hotel.
OCCIDENTAL HOTEL.
one of the great City feasts at which he was a guest. Chantrey sat next to a gentleman before whom stood large turen of turtle- 18to soup. This worthy citizen instantly possessed bimalf of the ladle, carefully fished out the coarser parts, and offered the plate containing them to Chantrey, who declined,, “I watched," said be, the progress of the plate. At last, it was sel down before the Lord Mayor's chaplain and the expression of that man's face, when he' beheld it, I shall never forget" The gentle man went on helping till he had cleared the soup of all but the green fat and richar parts, the whole of which he piled up in a capacious plate for himself. Then up spoke our sculptor, and said: "If you will allow me to change Sonata 17-y "To the Sea"?
"Starlight (Ses Pisces)........ MacDowell. waiter who held the plate placed it, to the horror of the dispensing expectant, before Chantrey, Military March No. 1. Elgar, who immediately set to work on it. "And this
and other pieces.
I did," said Chantrey, "to punish him for Vocalist
........ Mr. F. AUSTIN, his greed. What was the unhappy, gourmand who will sing
to do? His own tureen was exhausted, and in ...........Tachałkowsky, a ball frantic tone he called to one of the and
waiters to bring him some turtle. But at City No. 4 of "The Soul's Expression," feasts the guests are very industrious, especially
Coleridge-Taylor.
when turtle, is the order of the day, and the Collection in aid of the Organ Repairs Fund." waiter, after trying about, brought back to our Hongkong, 12th August, 1905.- [827 greedy gourmand the identical plate of fatless flesh which had so astounded the chaplain, who had contrived to exchange his unwelcome.por- tion. And then," Chantrey would add, "my attentive neighbour's vinage was awful to look upon!" There was no help for it ; so the dis concerted gourmand betook himself to the rojected plate, with the additional discomfiture of seeing Chantrey send away hin, still' rich with caliper, fat, and fins.
..........................Rheinberger.my-mind, I'll take a little artis. And the EXCELLENT CUISINE.
A Legend...
Insurance.
NORTH GERMAN FIRE INSUR ANCE COMPANY OF HAMBURG,
"THE Undertigned AGENTS of the above Company are prepared to accept. First Class FOREIGN and CHINESE RISKS at CURRENT RATES.
SIEMSSEN & Co. Hongkong a8th May, 1895.
AN APPEAL.
.
[sz
CHASE FOR A BRIDE.
A REPORTER'S SUCCESS.
"BENGAL,"
FROM BOMBAY, COLOMBO AND
STRAITS,
vessel are hereby informed that their Goods Consignees of Cargo by the above-named
are being landed and placed at their risk'in the. Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company's Godaway at Kowloon, where each [62 consignment will be sorted out mark by. mark, and delivery can be obtained as soon as the Goods are landad:
MODERATE PRICES.
ELECTRIO FANS.
TO ORDER IN
EVERY ROOM.
EUROPEAN MANAGEMENT.
ELGIN ROAD, KOWLOON.
Hougkong, roth, Maw, rond
Consignees.
“SHIRE" LINE OF STEAMERS.
NOTICE, TO CONSIGNEES,
FROM LONDON AND STRAITS.
"MERIONETHSHIRE,”
This vessel brings on Cargo —–— From London, &c., ex S.3. Victoria, From Australia, ex S.S. Marmora. From Calcutta, ex S.S. Borneo.
LAWNS suitable for Private Parties and Picnics let by arrangement.
First-class Refreshmants only applied. Special Launches will leave Blake Pier avery day throughout the Summer Months (weather permitting)". Week days leave at 9.15 pm. Return at 7 pm. Saturdays, leave at 3.15pm. Return at 7 pm. Sundays leave at 3.11. Return at 7 pm. Launches' will call at Police Pier, Kowloon, on Saturdays and Sundays.
Return Tickets (including refreshments).5 1.00 Monthly Excursion Tickets..... 10.00 For further particulars, please apply to the Undersigned-
SAMUEL SEE Manager,
c/o 15, Connaught Road Can ral. Hongkong, 1st August, 190gi
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SOMETHING NEW.
A FRESH CONSIONMENT OF INVALID BOVRIL in Porcelain Jars with
Nickel Caps. The most perfect form of concentrated nourishment at present known. Delicious as a Sandwich Paste,****
AND ALSO
Best INDIAN CHUTNEYS of a well- known make of different varieties. Quality will speak for itself.
A Trial Solicited,
H. RUTTONJEE. Mongkang, 10th August, 1905...
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THE WINE GROWERS SUPPLY CO.
From Persian Gulf, &c., ex B. I. S. N. and
B. & P. S. N. Ca's Steamers. Optional Goods will be landed bare unless | Gum instructions are given to the contrary before. Noon, TO-DAY.
Goods not cleared by the 16th instant, af 14 F,M., will be subject to rent.
No Fire Insurance will be effected by me in any case whatever.
Damaged Packages must be left in the Godowns for axamination by the Consignees and the Company's representative at an appointed hour.
BARRETTO & Co.,
General Agents, Hongkong,
SYRUPS.
Grenading ...
Raspberry
Lemon ......
Red Currant
Line wineri
All Claims must be presented within ten days of the steamer's arrival bere after, which.||Vinegar date they canpet de recognised.
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns,
pcqts. pepts. p.bt.q. p.bt.p. $15.00 $17.00 $1.30 5075
L. S. LEWIS, Lime Juice Cordial...#8 p. c. r doz, Sta Acting Superintendent. Hengkong, 10th August, 1905
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THE
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
“HE P. & O, S, N. Co.'s Steamer
"BANCA,"
Not often (says an English paper) han á reg porter to interview a Bride on her Wedding THE Steamship morning, but a Manchester pressman recently attempted this delicate tank.. He reached bis | Captain C, H. Burch, having arrived from the destination only in time to examine the con- above ports, Cousigaces of Cargo are hereby fetti which had greeted the departing couple, informed that their Goods are being landed at | their riak into the. Gadowns of the Hongkong But a week later the persistent reporter found and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company the newly wedded pair, Mr. and in. Ridgard, Limited, as Kowloon and stored at Consignees at their home, ag Walton-street, Miles Platting, | risk and expanse. England.
THE
HE SUPERIORESS of the [TALIAN CONVENT, CAINE ROAD, beys most respectfully to APPEAL to the Residents of Hongkong and the Coast Ports, for their kind patronage and support, and desires to state that she will be pleased to receive orders for all kinds of NEEDLE WORK
Gentlemen's Shirts made to order, and Cuffs His errand was to obtain from the Bride and Collars renewed on old ones.
some particulars of a coatter which had reach Ladies and Children's Under-clothing, Caued the Editor's ears. In reply to questions dren's Dresses, and all kinds of Embroidery, Mrs. Ridgard said: “I shall, be twenty years
of age next week. Three or four years ago 1) The Superioress will also be most grateful suffered temply from a weak heart and ange- for any PAPER, or old ENVELOPES to be made mis Various remedies were prescribed for Into Books for the Children of the Poor Schools, | the, but I only grew weaker and weaker. I- who are taught by the Sisters, Hongkong, 1944 Angli, vios
Wm. POWELL, Ld., Materials can be supplied, if required.
HONGKONG,
Hongkong, 9th August, 1995;
had no appetite. Lifa was a burden. 1 wau
so weak and iij that if I only walked across the
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining undelivered after the 15th inst. will be sub Ject to rent.
All broken, chafed and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on the 15th inst., at 2.30 2.M. No Fín losurance has been effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
SHEWAN, TOMES & Co. Agents Hongkong, 9th August, 1905.
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12.
bot.
MINERAL WATERS.
FROM BOMBAY AND STRAITS. Copsignees of Cargo by the above-named | Arima "Teppo" ressol are hereby informed that their Goods are bring landed and placed at their risk in the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf: and: Godown. Company's Godowns at: Kowloon, where each consignment will be sorted out mark by mark, Himno," Peacock ".. and delivery can be obtained as soon as the Goods are landed.
A
12
c. 4 dos; $5.00
7.00
4 "
5:50
4 PM, will be subject to rent.
Goods not cleared by the 14th instant, at 13
7.50
No Fire Insurance will be effected by me in Couzan, Source Bertrand...(60bottles) 18.00
any case, whsjever,
Damaged Packages must be left in the Vichy, Source St. Louis....(50 ...) 20.00 Godowns for examination by the Consigneca' and the Company representative...as, an sppointed hour.nen S
· All claíme must be presented within ten days of the steamer's arrival here after which dain they cannot be recognised.
Na claims will be admitted, after, the goods have left the Godawns,
PLS LEWIS,
Acting Superintendent. Happkong, 8th August, 1008,
BARRETTOI& Co.,
"Aginti,
Nos. 27 & 74, Bank) Buildings,
Queen's RoadCentral.
Hongkong, 24th July