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Powell, LD.,
ALEXANDRA
BUILDINGS.
Ladies'
Millinery Department.
THIS WEEK:
SPECIAL SHOW
LADIES' MILLINERY.
Latest
Shapes, Prevailing
Styles.
NEW CREATIONS
PARIS
FROM
AND
LONDON.
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in the
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Des Voeux Road,
and
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HONGKONG
13rd Mi
1908.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH MONDAY APRIL 6 1908.
Public Compantes
UNION, INSURANCE SOCIETY OF CANTON, LIMITED.
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NOTICE TO, SHAREHOLDERS.
NOTIC FRDINARY
IRTY-FIFTH YEARLY MEETING of the SOCIKTY will be held at its Head Office, No. 2, Queen's Buildings, Hongkong, on THURSDAY, the 23rd April, 1908, at Noon, tor.the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors together with the Bratamente of Account to 31st December, 1907, and-of declaring Dividends,
&c.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Society will be CLOSED. Hom 13th April to the 23rd April, both days inclusive."
By Order of the Board,
►
C. MONTAGUE EDE, Secretary. Hongkong, 16th March, 1903,
THE CHINA TRADERS' INSURANCE
COMPANY, LIMITED. '
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. NOTEND ORDINARY MEETING OTICE is hereby given that the FORTY-
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BURGLARY AT A SOKORAMA-
HOTEL
COMPLAINTS OF POLICE DILATORINESS. to the early houra, of yesterday morning: says, the Jepan Herald of the 3rd ult, a bur glar broke into the premises of the Waverley Hotel at No. 88. Main Street, Yokohams, on
two occafions. His first visit, however, was a short one and was unproductive of results for shortly after entering the premises the man was seen by one of the hotel "boys," who grappled with him in the hope of securing his arrest. The man, however, managed to wrench himself from the boy's grasp and get into the street before the alarm could be raise (.
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Not content with his first visit, the man returned to the premises about a quarter after three, when one of the guests, Mr. F. J. H. Baker (of Mesirs. Kelly & Walsh (355 was awakoned by the noise of someone moving in his room. Mr. Baker quietly watched the movements of the intruder who searched the pockets of clothes lying near the bed and also investigated the contents of a cupboard near by. The man left the room, awake. The intruder at once made a danti for | but again"returned to find' that Mr. Bakar was
the door, and running down stairs got into the yard. Mr. Baker, putting on his slippers, followed the man, and managed to grab him- by the leg as he climbed the wall to escape The latter, however, broke one of the palings off the fence and struck Mr. Baker across the arms and lecs, leaving several bruines, and at the same time smashed several, panes of glass on the verandah., Mr. Baker was unable to
of SHAREHOLDERS in the above Company will be held at the flead Office, No., 2, Queen's
Buildings, Hongkong, on THURSDAY, the -23rd-April, 1908, at-12.30-PM-for-the-purpose ut, receiving the Report of the Directors, 10 gether with Statements of account to the 31st December, 1907, and of declaring Dividends,
XC.
The TRANSFER, BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 9th April to the 23rd April, both days inclusive.
By Order of the Board of Directors,
C MONTAGUE EDE;. Secretary. Hongkong, 26th March, 1908.
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Notices of Firms.
NOTICE.
E loterest and Responsibility of Mr. TEKANDER GEORGE WOOD in our firm in Hongkong and China ceased on 31st March, 1908.
Mr. JOHN WHYTE COOPER BONNAR was admitted a Partner in our Firm in Hong kong and Chica on this date.
Mr. CHARLES GORDON STEWART MACKIE is authorized to Sign our Firm per Procuration in langkong and China from this date.
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co. Bongkong, 1st April, 1908.
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NOTICE.
HE laterest and Responsibility of Mr. THE
JAMES ORANGE in our firm Ceased this day.
LEIGH & ORANGE Hongkong, 31st March, 1908,"
NOTICE.
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R. ALBERT EDWIN GRIFFIN,
M' Assoc. M. last. C.E., is from May
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secure the thief, and as his shouts for assistance were not heard by the other occupants of the hotel, the visitor got safely away carrying with him a pɔck shook, sévéral papers, and some cash belonging to Mr. Baker... ;
'On Sunday morning Mr. Baket reported the incident in the police authorities, who promis ed to attend to the matter, but it was not unit one o'clock on Monday that a defective arrived at the hotel to investigate. Such a display of inactivi y on the part of the police, says cur Yokohama contemporary, is, to say the least, not very eloquent testimony of the desire of the force to put a stop to these frequent burg- laries, and can only stimulate the burglarious fraternity in making further visits Aimilar to the one reported.. By this time the thief may be in Kobe. This is not the first time, the police -have shown dilatoriness in investigating theste reported to them by freignera-two, Caiet having come to our contemporary's notice within the last few weeks where over twelve hours elapsed betwen a report being made and the arrival of a police official, with the result that those who have lost property have heard bothing of their mods or of the arrest of the offenders,
COMMERCIAL
FREIGHT MARKET,
ist, 1958, admitted a Partner in our Firm, which will continue to carry on the business In their fortnightly report dated 4th inst., of Civil Engineers, Architects and Surveyors Messrs Lambe and · ogge write:-The freight as heretofore, under the style of LEIGH & market during the formight under review has ORANGE.
not been of much importance and rales have LEIGH & ORANGE.
generally been far from satisfactory from Hongkong, 31st March, 1908.
owners' point of view. As in coal freight; the predicted advance in rates has now at list INTERNATIONAL SLEEPING OAB | taken place as we while writing hear of offers 'for Japan-Canton at the good rate of $7.70 per
top..
and
EXPRESS TRAINS Co.
(THE
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GREAT TRANS-SIBERIAN ROUTE
TO EUROPE.)
[AVING bean appointed AGENTS for HAVI
the above Company, we shall be pleased to give any information as to rater of passage, &c, in coopection with above.
SHEWAN, TOMES & CO.
Agents.
—Hengkangetre inte,-1007;
Intimations.
Inquiry from Saigon to this port continues 10 be of a meagre description owing to the de cline of the local rice market. After the last fixture of 15 cents per picut deinand seems to have subsided and closing rate can only be quoted at 41 ce ts per picul,
After a citlement of jo cents per picu! New:: chwang-Canton for the fist steamer in the season, rates have dropped and no better than 26 for smaller quantities can be quoted. A steamer secured 15,000 piculs from New chwang and Tuires to Canton at 25 cents and we just hear of a fixture Newchwang-Canton) for a part space at 26 cepts,
Saigon to Philippines:-A fixture at 25 Cenis for 26.03 piculs is reported and no further de mand is traceable.
Freights from Java continue dull and there seems to be no room for any outside tonnage.
Saigon to Japan :-Rumour has it that a larger-sized steamer has been fixed, but rate 147 has not been disclosed so far.
Bangkok to Hongkong:-A fixture of a handy steamer bas taken place for a consecutiva voyages at 3/23 cents, downward cargo fice, owners granting exceptional long lay days.
"Batavia), Java, makes the following statement, in the hope that it will prove helpful to renders of this, paper, who, may be afflicted with the milatbots which paco so severely troubida bim.
About three years ago I was suffering great paint to the stomach," said Mr. Jeremiah; "The European doctors I consulted said that! had Catarrh of the Stomach, bat although I was taking their medicines for some time l'abiain,
headaches, bad dreams, and always felt word ed only temporary" relief." "I had splitting
out when getting up in the morning. My appetite was very poor, and often after my marring meal I was overcome with dizziness and saw sparks flying in the air, -"&
*Thin state of things had gone on for some time, and was sadly interfering with nsy work le the office, when eat day. I read in a newspaper of a wonderful cure by Dr. Williams' Pink Pills after using four bottles of them I found my ap for Pale People. I gave these Pills a trial, and petits Improved wonderfully, my stomach restored to sound working order, and all the pains which had caused me so much suffering. Pills three years ago the pains have never got Since my cure by Dr. Williams' Pink reimed, and I have been in the best of health.".
Not only for Stomach Complaints but for all disorders caused by a weak, debilitated, or impure state of the blood, Dr. Williams' Pick Pills for Pale People, are the proved remedy. The action of these Pills is direct on the blood, they make the blood rich, red' and the poisons which cause disease out of the good, and then the blood; is its turo, drives'
system. Testimony proves that Dr. Williams
Pink Pills have cured almost countless cases di Anatmisk weak witery blood), Debility, Nervous Breakdown, Early Decay, Indigestion, Liver Beri-Beri, disorders of the skin such as Eczems, Complaint, Malaria, Rheumatism, Paralysis,.
Scrofula, Pimples, Boils, and the after-effects of Fevers, Dysentery and Chills, Women all over the world know how good they are for the special ailments of their sex, and men broken down by overwork, residence in an unhealthy climite, or by other causes are speedily re stored by their use. Obtainable at most shops where medicines, are sold, and from the Dr. Williams Medicine Co., Singapore, who
ILLS
ALE
EOPLE
send 6 battles for $8/ or bottle far $1.50 post free 13 Bby address,
Intimations.
WANTED. ནང་མེད་བབསམ་པར་ད་
"WO Qualified MEDICAL OFFICERS
with British Qualifications.
Apply to-
Dr. D. R. P. PAUL, China Commercial Steamship.
Company, Between to and rza.m. and 2 to 4 pm, No. 1, Hotel Mansions. Hongkong, zad April, rec8.
Concerts.
MUSIC LESSON.
Apply to
Auctions.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
HE Undersigned have received instructions
to`sall by
PUBLIC AUCTION,
FOR ACCOUNT OF THE CONCERNED, TO-MORROW,
the 7 h April, 1908, at 11 AM, at their. Sales Rooms, No. 8, Der Vœux Road,
comer of Ice House Street, SUNDRY HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE,
"
ALSO
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'A Quantity of TOYS,
AND
+
Consignees.
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD, BREMEN, IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES THE Steamship
#PRINZ. WALDEMAR," having arrived, Consignees of Cargo are hereby informed that their Goods, with the exception of Opium, Treasure and Valuables, are Baing landed and stored at their risk intothe hazardous and/or extra hazardous Godowns of the Hong-
kong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Com pany, Limited, at Kowloon, whence delivery may be obtained,
No Claims will be admitted after the Gooda One: 12-BORE. DOUBLE-BARRELLED | havë left the Godowns, and all Goods remain=" HAMMERLESS SPORTING GUN by A. ing undelivand after the gh of April, will Allao, Glasgow.)
be subject to rent, paw TERMS: A “usual..
PUCHES & HOUGH, Auctioneers Hongkong, 6th April, 19r8
PUBLIC AUCTION,
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~HE Undersigned have received instructions
from The Registrar, Supreme Court, To Sell by
PUBLIC AUCTION,
on
WEDNESDAY,
the 8th April, 190%, at IȚA M, at No. 42.
Observatory Villas, Kowloon, SUNDRY VALUABLE
All broken, chafod, and damaged Goods are to be left in the. God swns, where they will be examined on the 9th of April, at 0.3a ä‚Mijntj All Claims must reach us before the rath of April, 1908, or they will not be recognized..
No Fire Insurance will be effected.” Bills of Lading will be counterkidded by the Undersigned.
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD.
MELCHERS & Co., A Agents.
[rkongkong, and April, 1908.,
BEN LINE OF STEAMERS.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
S.S. "BENALDER,": FROM LEITH, LONDON, AND STRAITS, ONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby
HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, C
ALSO
'One GUTTAGE PIANO, (Particulars from Catalogue). TERMS:As usual,
HUGHES & HOUGH,
Government Auctioneers.
·C.93
Hongkong, 4th April, 1908..
PUBLIC AUCTION, THE Undersigned have received instructions
from.
The Executors of the Estate of the late
JOHN COVLE, to sell by PUBLIC AUCTION,
on
THURSDAY,"
the 9th April, 1958, at 7.30 PM, at No. to, Morrison Hill,
SUNDRY HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE,
(Particulars from Catalogue); TERMS:-As suni, 20
HUGHES & HOUGH,
Auctioneers.|.
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Hongkong, 4th April, 1908
PUBLIC AUCTION
HE Undersigned have received instructions
PUBLIC AUCTION,
Thundersigned, Esq., to sell by
ор
FRIDAY,
1381 the 1th April, 1908, at 2.15 P.M, at The "La
„Kacienda” 74, The Pesk, SUNDRY VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE,
Comprising
TAPESTRY-COVERED DRAWING ESSONS in Violin, Mandoline and Guitar
ROOM SUITE, TEAKWOOD EXTEN at pupil's residence,
SION DINING TABLE and CHAIRS, Evening engagements for Dances and MOROCCO-COVERED ARM CHAIR
TEAKWOOD SIDEBOARD with BEVEL- LED GLASS, GLASS and CROCKERY WARE, MARBLE-TOP WASHSTANDS, CHEST OF DRAWERS, TEAKWOOD with BEVELLED GLASS, BUREAU -BRA÷S-MOUNTED VOUBLE and SINGLE. IRON BEDSTEADS with WIRE and HAIR MA TRESSES, COOKING STOVE and UTENSILS, &c., &c.
Catalogues will be issued. TERMO-As usual.
E. J. LOPES, Clo Hongkong Telegraph Office. Hongkong gh March, 1008
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50 PER CENT
LESS.
WE WILL SELL OUR ENTIRE
STOCK OF
Also on berth terms 2 steamers are reported to BICYCLES and
GREEN ISLAND CEMENT COMPANY, have found employment.
LIMITED.
"PORTLAND CEMENT.
In Casks of 375 b, get $5.00 per Cask ex Factory
+
In Bags of 250 lbs. net $8.00 per Bag ex Factory SHEWAN TOMES & Û...,,
· Geno al Managers.
Honakong, zid Oeinha, 100
A. WONDERFUL DISCOVERY. This is then age of freeaschand expetinent, when ali naturii se da sprak, in sansacked by the seien. tibe for ir-comfort and kajo ness of man. Selenia has indeed made giant strides during the part century, and among themậy no measă least im- portant-discovviata medicine comes that ul
THERAPION.
Tale perparation itungaýationality kde of the most gronins and reliable Patent Medicines ever intre dvend, and lins, we understand, been used dig the Contiapotal totals by Ricard, Rustan, Jubre, Velprau, Bishonneure, the well-known Ulassaiges, nec, and Indood by oh whoare regarded as nuthor - rities in such matters, dictading the celebrated Lallemand; and Hava, by whom it WAR SOIDU time *'nce uniformly adopted, and that li ls worthy the aunting of thom who require such a remedy we think there is undoubi. From the time of Aristotle downwards, 'n podent agent, In `the resuval of These dismalos Say (like ila lamed philosopher's ajone) been the olfect of marcha tí sama hopeful, merous minder and far beyond the mere power such could er kayatene ducoveredmúť trans muting the baser metals into gold Isaarely she dis covery at a remedy so potent si to replenish the fall. ing energies of the confirmed read in slit one case, mad to the other so effectually, speedily and salelj.- to expel from the system withówi the aid, or even the knowledge, of a second party, iba polson of acquired or inherited diwase it. all iber proteas fotimaan sa tearuno takker trace behind. "Buchis
THE NEW FRENCH REMEDY..
THERAPION
which way certainly rank with, if HỌC LAKA PLURES deargof, many of the discoveries of our day, about which no fitila ostentation and salso have bees ¿dei
made, and the extrasive and over-line wher
mend that hasbeen created for
ever Introdsced appears to prove that it fu‹dəsə finnd to cast into belivion mil those questionable 'remedio that were formedy the sola vellanro of medical men. Therspion may be obtained of sha 'telscipal ebomisie and merchants thremalenus The.
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Coil freightsThe following charters are on record:-Pulo Laut to Kohsichung at $3.- Hongay to Hongkong at $1.40. Haiphong to Capton at $1.90. Mojito Hongkong at $1.40) Wakamatzu to Canton at 5.25.-Demand still continues but suitabla tonnage remains scarce, Time Charters: -The Geiman Str. Landrat cheiff has found employment for 6 months in he Mexican coolie trade.
Sail Tonnage loading or to load: None. Sail Tonnage Disengaged Nine. Departure of Sailers:-Noce.
PLENTY TO EAT, BUT STARVING.
THAT IS THE CONDITION OF MANY PEOPLE AFFLICTED WITH STOMACH TROUBLES; THE LITTLE THEY EAT DOES THEM NO GOOD, THEIR SYSTEMS ARK STARVED FOR WANT OF
***NOURISHMENT,
Dr. Williams' Pink Pills HAVE OURED THOUSANDS OF BUCHT
SUFFERERS{} HERE 18 THE EXPERIENCE OF A BANK AMAZE CLERK AT DÁTAVIA
Mr. Charlas Teraminda -Ai Chuiɛnd Bank India Agt
ACCESSORIES
HUGHES & HOUGH,
Auctioncars. Hongkong, 4th April, 1908. 2011!!
PUBLIC AUCTION,
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HE Undersigned have received instructions THE
from E. JONES, Esq, Harbour Office
to sell by PUBLIC AUCTION,
SATURDAY,
the 11th April, 1908, at 2.30 P.M., within bir residence, No. 4. Victoria View, Kowloon, THE WHOLE OF HIS VALUABLE BOUSEHOLD
FURNITURE, THEREIN CONTAINED, Comprising am
TAPESTRY and FLUSH-COVERED
at 50 less than usualDRAWING ROOM SUITE CANTON
prices for one week
juformed that all Goods are being landed at their risk into the bazardous andfor extra hazardous Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Ltd., whence andjor from the wharves delivery may be obtained.
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remain. ing „undelivered after the 9th inst› willyba subject to rent.
1:
All Claims against the Steamer must be pre sented to the Undersigned on or before the
18-h inst., or they will not be recognized.
Ali broken, chafed, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on the 8tb÷inst at 11 AM.
No Fire Insurance has been affected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
GIËB, LIVINGSTON & Co., Agents. Hongkong, 3rd April, 1908
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HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE
HE H.A. L. Steamship
"LANGBANK,"
THE
Captain Rout, having arrived, Consignera of Cargo are hereby requested 10. sand in their Bills of Lading for countersignature by the Undersigned and to take immediate delivery of their goods from alongside.
Optional Cargo will be forwarded poless notice to the contrary be given before TO- DAY.
Any Cargo impeding her discharge will be landed into the hazardous andfor extra basard- ous Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Limited, and stored at Consignees' risk and expense
All Claims must be presented within ten days of the steamer's arrival, here after which date they cannot be recognised.
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowes, and all Goods remaining undelivered after the soth inst, will be subject
to rent..
All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on the 9th inst, at 3 F.M.
No Fire Insurance has been effected.
· HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE,
+ Hongkong Office. ...Hongkong. 3rd April. Too8,
ΤΗ
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
THE P. & O. S. N. Cal's Steamer
"DEVANHA," FROM BOMBAY, COLOMBO AND
STRAITS.GE Consignees of Cargo by the above-named vestefare hereby informed that their Goods its being landed and placed at their risk in the Hongkong and Kowloop Wharf and Godown Company's Godawas at Kowloon, where each consignment will be sorted out mark aby mark, and delivery can be obtained as soon as the Goods are landed.
This vessel brings on Cargo:="
. From London, &c., ex S.S.. Mongolia.s
From Persian Gulf, ex B.I.S.N, and B. &
P.S. N. Co.'s Steamer." Optional Goods will be landed here unless instractions are given to the contrary, besom 6 hours.
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Goods not cleared by the th" idst, at 4 Paz, will be subject to rimtas at th 9 No Fire Insurance will be effected, by ma la any case whatever.
Damaged Packages must be left in CARVED BLACKWOOD TABLE Bod Godowns for examination :by the 'Consignen's FLOWER STANDS, ́PICTURES, BOOK- and the Company's representative CASE, TEAKWOOD EXTENSIÓN: DIN. | appointed hour.
only,ING TABLE and CHAIRS, MARBLE-TOP
stock
our
to clear our old
and make room for new shops at Nos. 33 &
35, Des Voeux Road.
Begin from TUESDAY, the 3rd
MARCH
Remember we will Remove to our
Shops on the 7th inst.
DRAGON CYCLL
DEPOT
* D'AGUILAR
SIDEBOARD with BEVELLED GLASS GLASS and CROCKERY WARE, MAR BLE TOP WASHSTANDS, TEAKWOOD
VELLED GLASS, CHEST-OF-DRAWERS, BRASS-MOUNTED DOUBLE and SINGLE.
WARDROBES and BUREAU with BE
RON BEDSTEADS with WIRE and HAIR
MATTRESSES, COOKING: STOVE, and UTENSILS, &c., &c.;
ALSO
All Claim must he relented within ten days of the steamers aniyai bere after which date they cannot be recognised.
No Olaims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns,mming in gift da
F. J. ABBOTT"," Action Superintendent. Hongkong, and April, 19 $1
HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE,
AL
ONE COTTAGE PIANO by the Robinson THE H. A la Steamp Piano Co. V. Wes
Catalogues will be issued. TERMS As usual.
HUGHES & HOUGH, Auctioneers. Hongkong, 31st March, 1908,
THE GO
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SILESIA,
Captain Bahlo, having arrived, Consignees, of Cargo are hereby requested to send" "in' their Bill of Lading for countersignature byłka. Undomigned and to take immediate delivery of their goods from alongside
Optional Cargo will be forwarded unless notice to the contrary be given before TO-DAY. sticla Any Carro impeding her discharge will be
HINA PROVIDENT LOAN AND Landed into the hazardous and/or extra hazard
MORTGAGE CO., LD.":
(CAPITAL PAID UP $1,250,000)
Loans on Mortgage of House Property, &c Goods received on Storage, Advisces made on Merchandise. ∙Loans made on the Provident System, w
14/(Rates and Particolara on application):
TRUSTEE, EXECUTOR OF WILLS,
TTORNEY" &chldin Indartikstrand Execpte
HEWAN TOZEBA CO)
ous Godowal of the Hongkong and Kowloon. Wharf and Godown Co., Limited, and stored. At Consignees risk and expense Ag
All Claims must be presented within: ten days of the steamer's Kreival hom after which date they cannot be recognised. any case
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns and all Gooda’romalning: undelivered after the ith fast,, will be subjac to rent
All broken, chafed and damas
batant in the God Enxansized'on the sath
KaNa Vird, Takura