Intimation.
POWELL'S
Alexandra. Buildings.
FIRST CLASS
DRESS-MAKING
by
EXPERIENCED FITTERS.
BEST WORK,
ONLY.
CUT, STYLE
FIT
GUARANTEED.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH FRIDAY JANUARY 26
Entimations.
THE WEST POINT. BUILDING COM. PANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE hereby given that the
EIGHTEENTH ORDINARY MEET ING or SHAREHOLDER in this Company will be held at the Company's Offices, Victoria Buildings, on THURSDAY, the 1st February, 1906, at 11.30 o'clock A.M., for the purpose receiving the Report of the Directors together with Statement of Accounts forthe year ending 31st December,, 1995.
The REGISTER or SHARES of the Com pany will be CLOSED from SATURDAY, the 20th January, to THURSDAY, the 1st February (both devs incluse), during whi period no Transfer of Shares can be registered.
By Order of the Board of Directors,
A. SHELTON HOOPER, 'Secretary to the Hongkong Land Invest- ment and Agency Co.; Ld., General Agents for the West Point Build- ing Co., il.
Hongkong, 10th January, 1900.
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THE HONGKONG LANDINVESTMENT
11
AND AGENCY COMPANY,
LIMITED.
TOTICE is hereby given that the MEET ING OF SHAREHOLDERS in this Com. pany will be held at the Company's Offices, Victoria Buildings on THURSDAY, the rat- February, 1906, at 22 o'clock Nonn, for the purpose of receiving the Repart of the Direc lors, together with Statement of Accounts for the year ending 31st December, 1905.
The REGISTER OF SHARES of the Com- pany will be CLOSED from SATURDAY, the zoth January, to THURSDAY, the 1st Febru AND ary (both days inclusive), during which period
Bo Transfer of Shares can be registeres. lly Order of the Board of Directors,
A. SHELTON HOOPER,
Secrelery,
Hongkong, roth january, 1908.
Entertainment.
HONGKONG ST. ANDREWS SOCIETY.
DEATH OF MK. II. 1. CHOPE, We (Straits Times, 17th inst;){deeply regrat to announce the death of Mr. I. Chops,, agent of the P. & Ó. Company, and also
any
1906
To Let.
TO LET.
the Water suitable for the storage of Cargo...
Floor Area 6,100 square feet each, Apply
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co. Hongkong, 20th January, 1906,
047
TO LET AT THE PEAK.
POSSESSION IST MV, 1900,
DUN
Tennis Court.
ASCOTCH CONCERT, to celebrate the Reuter's Antal, in Singapore. He died at five TWO GODOWNS at East Point, close to
Anniversary of the Birth of ROBERT minutes past one o'clock this moming at his BURNS, will be held in Bt. George Hall, Cy residence, Cree Hall, Tanglic. The im Hall, at 9.15 PM, TO-MORKOW (SATURmediate cause of death was pneumol; follow: DAY), 27th January, 1906.
Vocalists-Mesdames GORDON and Woon, ing upon Internal injuries sustained in 2 and Mess. AULD, BAXTER, GALLOWAY and carriage accident on Thursday last. Mr.. LECKIE.
Violinist: Mr. Ouoti.
•Chope was driving home in his map in the evening, along with Mr. Allen, and when near the Teutonia Club one of the wheels of the vehicle collapsed, and the occupants were thrown out. Mr. Allen escaped with some bruises. Mr. Chope fell heavily on his side, Medical examination showed that in his foll Mr. Chope had broken two ribs, and that one of the fractured bones had slightly pierced the lungs. Next day every one was glad to hear that Mr. Chope's injuries were not considered serious and that his medical attendidis ware assured of his speedy recovery.
Male Trib. and Part Songs. Selections by the Band of the 2nd Battalion, Royal West Kent Regiment.
Seats ($2 each) may be reserved at the Robinson Plano Co., Ltd.
W. ARMSTRONG;
Hon. Secretary. Hongkong, 26th January, 1906,
Auctions.
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PUBLIC AUCTION. IE Undersigned bave received instructions from the Hon, the Director of Public Works,
to sell by
PUBLIC AUCTION,
ON
TUESDAY,
the 30th January, 1906, at 11 A.M., at the Government Stores, Wanchal, SUNDRY CONDEMNED AND OBSOLETE STORES,
***Comprising
A large quantity of COLOURED PAINTS BRASS TAPS, TILES, IRON STOVES and GRATINGS, FENDERS,
&c. TERMS AS usunt.
From day to day the reports as to his condi
sion continued to be favourable. Yesterday morning he was doing very well indeed, and. there seemed to be no reason to apprehend the fatal termination which has unhappily eccurred. Shortly after noon, however, be began to show'signs of sinking. At 7 p.m. be was in a critical condition, and although avery- thing possible was done to relieve him, he passed away shortly after one o'clock this mor ning.
The news of Mr. Chope's death was received a host of friends in Sogapore and to them in town to-day with universal sorrow, He had he had endeared himself by his fiee quali. OLD IRON,ies of character as well as having won the admiration of all with whom he had business relations, for his integrity and straight. forward manner.
Dr. Middleton and Dr. Fowlie-both close friends of his were with him when he died.
&c.
HUGHES & HOUGH,
Government Auctioneers. Hongkong, 24th January, 1955,
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THE KOWLOON LAND AND BUILD.
ING COMPANY, LIMITED.. NOTICE is hereby given that the SEVEN- NTEENTH ORDINARY, MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS in the Company will held the Office, Victorin
1906, at 2 o'clock (Noon), for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors together with Statement of Accounts for the year ending 31st December, 1905.
Moderate Charges. Building, on TUESDAY, the 6th February,
NEW DRESS FABRICS
for
Morning, Afternoon,
and
Evening Gowns:
All Wool Armures
$1,25 per yard.
Eoliennes and Voiles
$1.50 to $3.00 per yard.
Mohairs and Lustros
$1.50 to $2.50 per yard.
Taffeta Beiges $1.00 per yard.
Velours Chiffon Voiles
$1.75 per yard.
Voile a Jour $1.25 per yard.
Silk Warp Mohairs from $2.00 per yard.
ALL THE LATEST
PRODUCTIONS..
WM. POWELL,
LIMITED.
"Alexandra
Buildings,"
Hongkong, zóth January, 1906.
The REGISTER OF SHARES of the Com pany will be CLOSED from MONDAY, the 29th January, to TUESDAY, the 6th February both days inclusive), during which period no Transfer of Shares can be registered.
By Order of the Board of Directors, A. SHELTON HOOPER, Secretary to the Hongkong Land Investment & Agency Co., Ltd.,
Agents for the." Kowions I and & Building Co., Ltd. Hongkong, 18th January, 1906 [139
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THE HONGKONG, CANTON AND MACÃO STEAMBOAT COMPANY,
LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERE HE SEVENTY-NINTH ORDINARY MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS in the Company will be held at the Office of the Company, Hotel Mansions, on THURSDAY, theigth February, at. #1 A.M., for the purpose of receiving a Re- part of the Directors, together with a Statement
THE HALF-YEARLY
PUBLIC AUCTION.
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THE Undersigned have received instructions the Company's flag, as well as that of the The P, & O, offices were closed today and
sell
PUBLIC AUCTION.
ON
WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY, the 7th and 8th February, 1906, commencing
each day at 2.30 P.M. sharp, at St. Andrew's,
Barker Road, The l'enk,
THE WHOLE OF THE
Straits Times and other effices down town, was hung half-mäsi out of respect for his
arbour were also closed. memory. The Company's godowns at Keppel
4
Mr. Chope was a son of Rev. R. R. Chope, Vicar of St. Augustine's Parish Church, Queen's VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE,Gate, South Kensington. He was forty-five
THEREIN CONTAINED,
Comprising:
64
UNFORD," 1 Five-roomed Bungalow.
Apply tom
CA, RICHARD... Hongkong, 17th January, iực 6.
TO LET,
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Noomed Hulle and Garden, Furnished SEYMOUR TERRACE, Five- or unfurnished. From 1st April or earlier. Moderate rental,
Apply, at
...THE HOUSE Hongkong, 23rd January, 1906.
1192
No. 15 Apply to
TO LET.
KNUTSFORD, TERRACE,
KOWLOON.
THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST MENT & AGENCY CO., LD. ilongkong, 30th December, 1405. [74
TO LET.
ODOWN No. 3 NEW PRAVA, Kennedy
Town:
Apply to-
THE HONGKONG LAND, INVEST-
MENT & AGENCY CO., LD, Hongkong, 27th June, 1905,
TO LET.
Intimations.
THE POPULAR
SCOTCH
75
BLACK&WHITE
JAMES BUCHANAN &00,
SCOTCH WHISKY DISTILLENS, A
By Appoiniment to
B. M. THE KING HRH the PRINCE of WALES
and
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Supplied at all the 'LEADING CLUBS
life in age and had been all his working A BUILDING A CAUSEWAY BAY, formerly and HOTELS, and to be obtained from
MAPLES and MARINBURK'S MANU
in the service of the P, and O. Company. CURTAINS, FACTURES, BECHSTEIN PIANO, BEDS. He came here on 20th August, 1899, from. CUTLERY, ELECTRO.Hongkong. Before that, he had served on the PLATE, Small quantity of HOUSE and Japan and Bombay stations, and everywhere TABLE LINEN, CARPETS, 1 MOSQUITO he went his kindly nature and good fellow- HOUSE FRAMES, GAS FITTINGS, CHAIRS, JINRICKSHAS, CAMERA COM. hip, as well as his sterling abilities, made him. PLETE, One TELESCOPE ON STAND; con of the most popular members of the P. GARDEN HOSE and ROLLER, GARDEN and U. staff. SEATS, CROQUET and BOWLS (new), FOWLS, and large Assortment of PALMS, FERNS, ORCHIDS, and other PLANTS.
The downstairs Furniture and part of the Plants' will be sold on Wednesday and the lledroom Furniture and remainder of the Plants on Thursday.
On view-Monday and Tuesday, the 5th and
6th February.
་
Cele d
will be
For further particulars, apply to
HUGHES & HOUGH,'
Auctioneers. Hongkong, 24th January, 1906.
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VALUABLE SUGAR ESTATES FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION.
of Accounts, declaring a Dividend, confirming THE PROPERTY OF WELLESLEY (PENANG)
the appointment of Directors, and electing Auditors.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 2nd to the 15th February, both days inclusive,
By Order of the Board of Directors,
..T. ARNOLD,
Hongkong, 24 January, 1906,
Secretary,
CIGARS.
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DUTCH CIGARS, MIXTURE OF JAVA and BRAZIL TOBACCO WITH
SUMATRA COVER. Well-known brands are:- Mercurio (Cigarellos). Orlanda Carlo Basto, Flor de Flores.. Timosa. Don Alonso. La Bella Rita.
Club. Excellente.
HAMBURG CIGARS
OF BEST BRAZIL Tobacco. Roland von Hamburg Recordschlager. Aristocracia.
Flord: Mondego. Hammonia Docks. Heat everything of same origin. VIRGINIA CIGARS.
OF. BEST VIRGINIA TOMECO.
.Kaiser Wilhelm. As smoked by H.M. King Edward and H.M. Emperor William.
SOLE IMPORTERS :- LÜTGENS, EINSTMANN & GD.. * Pedder Street, a Third Floor, Please take the Lift. Hongkong, 27th October, 1905,
King Edward.
WILTSHIR
/As Supplied to
HARRIS'S
His Majesty
The KING
ACON & HA
·Gold Medals PARIS 1889&1900,
Regd
ARIS
Brand
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HARRIS,CALNE WILTS England REPRESENTATIVES FOR HONGKONG & CHINA,
HOWARD & Ca,
50, Queen's 'Road Central, Hongloir
Hongkong, 19th May, 1905,
ESTATES, LIMITED.
By Order of the Trustees for the Debenture Holders.
MESSES, & Co. and
A. A. ANTHONY & Co. will offer for sale by Public Auction at The Georgetown Sales Room, No:25, Beach Street, Penang, on WEDNESDAY, the 7th day of February, 1906, Al 1 &.M. precisely, subject to such Conditions of Sale as shall be read thereal:~~
Those well-known and valuable Sugar and Tapioca Estates, known as PRYE, BATU KAWAN and ALMA, situate in the Central and Southern Districts of Province Wellesley, comprising a total area of about 13,809 acres held under Government latutory Grants, Government Grants and Government Leases of which a total of about 6,787 acres are under callivation with all the buildings and fixed machinery and plant appertaining thereto.
THE PRYE ESTATE comprises an area of about 4,738 acres of which about 693 arres are cultivated for Sugar, about 296 acres are planted with Coconuts, about 237 acres are Paddy land, and about 938 acres are Fallow land. About 66 acres of the Estate are covered with canals, drains and roads, and the remainder is jungle land of which about 666 acres are 'suitable for cultivation."
THE BATU KAWAN ESTATE comprises an area of about 5,399 acres of which about 324 acres are cultivated for Sugar, about 54 acres are planted with Coconuts, about 13 acres are planted with Tapioca, about 53 acres are Paddy land, and about 1,689 acres are Fallow land. Ahout 67 acres of the land are covered with canals, drains and roads, and the remainder is jungle land of which 1,066 acres are suitable for cultivation.
¦
Mr. Chope leaves a widow, one son, and. two daughters. The son is presently serving with his regiment in India. To Mr. Chope and the family we tender our sincerest sympathy in their unhappy bereavemeal, and all Singapore joins in that expression of con
dolence.
bek" or "the-suldajahe Mt. Chpor yaramMUN until a few weeks ago, when he declined to serve for a further period because of the action of the Government in. vetoing the action of the Commissioners, in respect of the salaries they desired to pay to their highest officen. He was a member of the Board of Directors of many local concerns, including that of the Straits Timea,
.What makes the sad event all the more sad is that Mr. Chape was due to leave in the spring to join his wife and family at Home.
THE FUNERAL
18th inst.. Amid many manifestations of general regret, the funeral of the late Mr..H. 1. Chop. P. and pisec yesterday afternoon. The deceased was, O..agent and Reuter's agent in Singapore, look
known to a very large circle of friends and the allendance, despite the very heavy downfall of Tain, was very large. The funeral ceremony was conducted by the Rev. C. Izard, Colonial Chaplain, at the Bukit Timah zemetery. Among the many gentlemen who followed the cartege to the grave were
Han. E. L. Brockman, Mr. Oliver Marks, Mesars. C. B. Buckley, W. G. St. Clair, J. Polglase, A. Gentle, J. E. Romenij, C. Tour- maire, F. W. Barker, Han, W. R. Colyer, W. E Hooper, O'Sullivan, Hon. J. O, Anthonisz, Messrs. F. J. Henjafield, E; F. H. Edlin, E. C. Ellie, N. Trauer, H. Hilton, Dr. Fowlie,. Messrs. Paul Nalin, H. Jones, A. Morrison; A.
in occupation of the Steam Laundry the principal Stores. Co., Ltd..
No. 17, WONG-NEI-CHONG ROAD. No. 5. CLIFTON GARDENS, Conduit
Road.
No. 6, CLIFTON GARDENS, No. 1, RIPON TERRACE.! FLATS in MORETON TERRACE, facing
Pole Ground. OFFICES in course of erection, CON NAUGHT ROAD (near BLAKE PIER). GODOWNS: PRAVA EAST.
Apply ic-
THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST MENT & AGENCY CO., 'LD. Wendkono: xath January, 1926.
Hotels.
OCCIDENTAL HOTEL..
EXCELLENT CUISINE..
A
TUBORG BEER.
FIRST Class PILSENER BEER. guaranteed 'free frem Salleylic Acid, and any other Chemicals,
*
or 6 dos, pints,
PRICE $1050 per case ni 48 boilles (quarts) ·
Special Prices for Quantities.
Sole Agcati
SIEMSSEN & CO.
162
ry Hongkong, inth January, 2001.
THE WINE.GROWERS
MODERATE PRICES.
ELECTRIC FANS.
TO ORDER INT EVERY ROOM..
EUROPEAN MANAGEMENT.
ELOIN ROAD, KOWLOON. Blongkang. 19th May, 1904
fak
S. Leresche, W. G. Worcester, W. H. Shelford, ORIENTAL HOTEL,
Hon. A. Murray, Hon, J; Anderson, Massis. C. I. Carver, H.:B. Belbert, the Captain and Officers of the and O. ss. Dello, and many others. The pait-bearers were all quartermas |,ters of the 27ežia,
THE ALMA ESTATE comprises an area of about 2,570 acres of which about 300 acres are planted with Tapioca and about 60 acres with Citronella grass, and in addition to the above about 300 acres are planted by Chinese Squallers with Pine Apples in which the) Vendors have the right plant Para Rubber and there are about 1,340 acres of Fallow land suitable for planting Tapioca and Rubber. The remainder of the Estate consists chiefly; of Forest land of which about 300 acres are suitable for cultivation. There are about 5,000. Cocoanut trees on this Estate (principally young trees about one year old) planted:| between the Tapioca plants, and about 1,500 Pars Rubber trees of about 3 years old on various parts of the Estate. About 6,000 Para Rubber Plants have also been planted between The Taploca within the last 3 months.
The sale will include the Goodwill of the business of Plantess and Manufacturers of Sugar, Taploca, Citronella and, other products carried on by the Wellesley (Penang) "Estates, Limited.
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the coffio and at the graveside many for. al tributes were deposited by friends of the deceased. The officers of Lodge St. George, of which body Mr. Chope was a Past Master, sent a beautiful wreath as a memento of the profound' respect in which their late member Bad been held.
The large number of beautiful wreaths, which completely covered the coffin, were sup prd by the Art Needlework Depot (to Orchard Road); and one of them was particularly noticeable. It was a large wreath on a round of white flowers; the square and com- passes in pink, tied with blue-and quite a Lodge St. George, work of art. This was sent by the officers of
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COMMERCIAL.
TO-DAY'S EXCHANGE.
Selling Landon-Blank T.T mertreeders Do demandes 10. 4 months' sight France-Bank T.T. America Bank T.T.. Germany-Bank T.T..... todia T.T.
Do. demand............. Shang-ai-Bank T.T.. Singapore T.T. japan-lank T.T. ..................... Tava—Bank T.T. ......
·Buying.
6 months' aight L/C 4 months' sight LC.
5/16
25 % prem.
121+
Plans of the Prye and Batu Kawan Estates showing the position and area of the fields and 30 days' sight San Francisco & New York 497 lands can be inspected at the Office of Moura, months' sight
do.. Paterson, Simons & Company, Weld Quay godays sight Sydney and Melbourne 2 Penang, from whom and from Messrs. Pres-months sight Frasca grave and Matthews, Solicitors, Penang, or the: |-,
260 Auctioneers, further particulars can be obtained 4 months' sight Germany..............................
onthe sight 11 and to whom application for particulars and Bar Silver ............. себоретения 30 3/16
'Bisk of England rala miÍ DODEKA LOVESİ (1181~K | Seruenign uniqu 10.01
"conditions of sale should be made.
*** Penang, 6th December, agaşi
MACAO:
· FIRST CLASS HOTEL, situated in the
view of the Harbour
A centre of Praya Grande with splendid
LARGE AND LOFTY ROOMS, Elegantly Furnished.
EXCELLENT CUISINE.
WINES AND SPIRITS of the best quality.
BILLIARD TABLE, the best in the Far East. EVERY COMPORT FOR RENDENTS AND
TOURISTS.
For Terms, &c., apply to-
THE MANAGER Macso, 16th October, 1905.
KING EDWARD
HOTEL.
'SUPPLY CO.
BARRETTO & Co.,
General Agents, Hongkong.
COGNACS.
L ROZET & CO., BORDEAUX.
Special Brands.
Cognac, *** $15.00 Per Dozen Caso
S. P... 18.70
"
Very Old
¿
Fine Champagne 22:50 Cognac,
Grande
Fine Champagne Blue Ribbon Guaranteed 12
Years Old......... 3.50
Grande
(ag Cognac,
Fine Champagne,
Ribbon
20
A HIGH CLASS PRIVATE HOTEL.
LADIES' AFTERNOON TEA-Rooms: PRIVATE BAR and BILLIARD-ROOMS. Horand COLD WATER throughout ELECTRICALLY LIGHTED. ELECTRIC FANS!
(if required),.
ELECTRIC PASSENGER ELEVATOR to sachi
floor. TABLE D'HOTE at separate tables.
· For Terms, &c, apply to the--
"Hongkong, 4th December, igoga
AGER.
Green Guaranteed
Years Old......... Cognac, Grando Fine Champagne, Red Ribbon
Guaranteed
30
Years Old.....
· 46.70-
BARRETTO & Co., Agents,
'Nos. 22 & 24, Bank Buildings, Queen's Road Central