Intimation.
Powell's
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH TUESDAY FEBRUARY 23 1900
THE NEW SHANGHAI CLUB
LAYING OF THE CORNER STONE,
expired portion of the lease, which had then about sixty years to run, subject to the mort yage of Tis. 20,000. This mortgaga was next paid off, the members thus gradually, improv ing their position
The ceremony of laying the corner stone of the
In 1906 another step forward was taken and new Shaoghal Club took place just after noon
the mambers purchased the reversion expect- on the 16th February, 1999. There was a very ant on the lease, so now we have the members large allend ece of a time for this historie of the sole owners of the Club House and the the weather was at its best for this historic or land on which it stands, and subject of course cation. The corner-stone was placed in posi to the debenture issue. The last stop was taken tions at the North-East corner of the reinforced in 1907 when in consequence of the Club, build concrete platform, upon a small staging which ing becoming too small to accommodate the was gaily decorated with 'igs and booting. members, it was decided to rebuild. Before A cinematograph was busy while the spectathis, from time to time, proposals had been put BUILDINGS. many cameras were alag in bride the to they hit tors were assembling, and also during the actual before the members to purchase a new site
ALEXANDRA
TRAVELLING
REQUISITES.
TRUNKS.
Solid English
Leather, From $42 Each.
Best
Willesden
Canvas,
From $25 Each.
Black Waterproof Leather
Bound,
From $23 Each,
Saratogas,
From $18 Each.”
LADIES' HAT BOXES
evidence.
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always book rejected.” This was due no doub! Temporary sheds for refreshments and to to the fact that the need of a new building was 'accommodate the Town Band, had been erect-
not so apparent then as it became in 1937, and ed for the occasion and appropriate music was perhaps the dislike of the older members to played while the members and guests were ar-leive a building which bad houted them so riving and after the stone had been "well and comfortably for so many years had something truly laid.",
to do with such proposals not being sccepted. Sir Pelham Warren, whose carriage was 1079 % great pity that they were rejected, for the escorted by a detachment of mounted police, um required for purchasing a new site and arrived shortly after noon, and was received by building a Club house weuld have been in Mr. Plati and Mr. A. M. Marshall, Chairman finitely less than what we have to pay now. and Vice-Chairman of the Club Cammities, However, la Igoy, the members at last decided Mr. Tarrant, the architect of the new building that there should be no mare delay, and that and the Commilles. After the British Consul-rebuilding, should be comme ced forthwith, General had taken up a position, near the decision which I venture to prophesy they will cornerstone, Mr. W. A. C. Platt stepped for never regret having taken, and which those who ward and addressed the gathering as follows: come after them will always be grateful to them We have met here to-day in order to view for having taken. As you know designs for. the laying of the foundation stone of the new the new Club House were submitted by com" building of the Shanghai Club, and I will askpeting architects and Mr. Tarrant was the suc you to give me your attention for a few minutes cessful candidats. You have sean his designs, and to listen to what I have to say before that and I trust you will all agree with me when I stona is formally haid, I have never been say that if those,designs are wall executed, as present before at the laving of a foundation | we have every confidence they will be under sions and am therefore ignorant of what is Mr. Tarrant's able supuvasion, the members usally said on such an occasion. I konw not will hava a Club House second to none in the whether I should view these proceedings from Far East, and one of which they will be proud, a gay and light-hearted standpoint, or whether Tenders have been called for the constraction, 1 should treat them in'n solemo and serious way, and essrs. Howarth, Erskine & Co.'s tender I can only tell you bow they strike me. But it has been accepted. They have undertaken to Formilo some of usthat there is just a tinge of sad. do the work in seventeen months, and dealing aeisin these proceedings, when you look round with a firm of such high standing we have and consider that this bare space was once filled every confidence they will carry out, what they by the buildings of the Shanghai Club-build. have undertaken to do, ings which for something like forty-five years were the means of affording much happiness to the residents of Shanghai and buildings of which no mare trace remains now than there dogs of so many of those old residents who made use of them. The buildings have passed away alas, with so many of those who used;} them, and one cannot help feeling sad when que thinks of this,
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Some of you may remember the Latiu epitaph put up to Sir Christopher Wren in St.. Paul's. I will not give it to you in Latin, but translated, it means: "il you want, a monu ment for this man, look around you." So may the architects not only give us a building, of which the members, will be proud, but" sne which will be a lasting monument of the in dustry and ability of those who constructed it. It may interest you if I give you a short In all this work we have had the valuable history of the old Club House, Shanghai, as assistance and advice of 'à Building Committee, you will remember, was opened to foreign trade composed of Messrs. Aldridge, --Collinson, _in_1942, after-the Treaty-of-Naoking-had-been;-Dick, Ar-P. Woodi-Ambrote, and C. Mayoe, signed. From what I have b:en able to learn. When Mr. Collinson left, his place was taken from the few old residents who are still with us by Mr. Clear, and Mc.: Dick was, $UC- add who arrived in Shanghai in the fifties it ceeded by Mr. Stoddari. Their orxistacco has seams almost certain that after the port was been invaluable, and we are all grateful to opened the residents used to ineet together for them for having given i Having chosen our social purposes iu a godawa, which was situat- design, and selected our"Architect' and Con- ed where Watson's, the Chemists, are now, in 'tractors,' the next thing to do was to make or the Nanking Road, which was then called. Park rangements to lay the', foundation, stone. Our Lane That godown-in-Park Lane was the Committee at once turned-if i may be permit birth place of the Shanghai Club. Later on, ted to say it-to our old friend Sir. Pelkam about the year 1860, a few of the residents | Warmed. Sir Pelham. Warren is the right man clubb:d together and subscribed, money to to perform this ceremony, not only because he | build a Clab, hopss from which they looked for has been a resident for many years, and has a remunerative return by runding it as a Club. been a member of the Club for many years, These residents were known as the Share, but also because his name stands for all ibai
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holders of the Shanghai Club and their affairs is just one it will always remain so, that were managed by a committes. The com and I hope mittes, leased for a period of 99 years the ❘ this Club is open to members of every nation. plot of land on which we are now stand.ality, as long as they know how to babave ing, and built on it the promises of the themselves, and do behave themselves. Gen Shanghai Club which have recently beentlemen, I must apologize to you for speaking at pulled down. The fopedation: stone" was such length. I will now ask Sir Pelham War- res to lay the foundation stone of the new laid some time in 1861 and the architect way a Mr. Charles St. George Clevarly, the Colonial building of the Shanghai Club, (Applause);") Surveyor at that time of Hongkong, whó re Sir Pelham Warren, before laying the stone, ceived as remuneration for bis services no more lowered into a recess at the top a large scaled than $10, a very inadequate remuneration Igtais far, which contained photography of the think you will say: We pay aur architects better now. The building was finished in 1864 and the cost, Tis. 85,000, far exceeded what the shareholders had estimated. As soon as i was finished applications for membership were received but the entire masogement and the balloting "for membership was kept by
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appreciate the honour, you have done us,” Your nams is written deeply on that stone and it will list for many years to come. Future members ia generations to come will know that there
A BILLY SAYING. was a gentleman of the name of Sir. Pelham
"It is a common but allly opinion prevailing Warren: they will know that he laid this among a a certain class of people that the worse foundation stone, and they will be grateful to 6' remedy, taites, “smalls or hurts, the more you, and he efficacious it is. So anys a well-known Eng
Sir Pelham Waffen-Mr. Platt and gentle-ish physician Lieferter adds For men, I greatly appreciate the honour you have example, let us consider cod liver oil. - As it is done me in asking me to lay the foundation extracted from the fish this oil is so offensiva stone of the new Club building. I highly and to the taste and smell that almost everybody beally appreciate the flattering remarks that abhors it, and many cannot use it at all, no Mr. Platt has made, and while thanking him | matter how badly they need it. Yet, cod liver for the magnificent present of the trowel and oil is one of the most valuable drugs in the cas, only assure you that I shall not not thus far been able to fres, it from those mallet with which I have just la'd this slone world, and it is the greatest pity that we have
only look upon it as a pleasing reminder of peculiarities which so seriously interfere with this plaasset occasion, but as a memento of its usefulness." This was written years ago ; the many happy hour I spent in the old build the work of civilizing and rodeaning it how- og aud of the many good friends of all nation, ever has slace been triumphantly accom alities that I made there. Mr. Platt has told plished; and as a leading ingredient in the you all that there is to tell of the old Club, and remedy called
only remains for me to express the wish that WAMPOLE'S PREPARATION in the new buliding you will have everything: the oil-retains all is wonderful curative pro- you desire, and all the prosperity that the pertics with no bad smell or taste whatever. It members can wish for. (Applause) ..............'" is palatable as honey and contains all the Mr Platt then called for three cheers for the nutritivo and curative properties of Pure Cod prosperity of the Shanghai Club, which, need. Liver Oil, extracted by us from fresh cod less to say, ware enthusiastically given, the livers, combined with the Compound Syrup of hand striking up "See the Conquering Hero." Hypophosphites and Extracts of Malt sad This concluded the ceremony, and members Wild Cherry; creating a medicine of unequaled. and guests then adjourned to the refreshment power for the diseases most prevalent and fatal tools, or aspected the new stone-N. C. D., among men, women and children. There is
no other remedy to compare with it. It ins, Nawa
creases the digestive power of the stomach and in Blood Impurities, Weakness, Loss of Flesh, Throat, and Lung - Troubles, Nervous: Dya- pepsia, Scrofulous Affections, Thinness and Slow Development in the young, it gives quick and certain relief and cure. Dr. G.C. Shannon, of Canada, says: "I shall continus its use with, I am sure, great advantage to my patients and satisfaction to myself," Has all the virtues of trust it fully; it cannot disappoint or fail. One cod liver oil; none of its faults. You may
bottle convinces. Sold by all chemists.
Intimations.
· PLAGUE.
"THE public are hereby informed that R4T LIME can be obtained free of charge from POISON, RAT TRAPS, and BIRD soy of the Offices, of the Sanitary Department.
des
The co-operation of householders in the
raction of rats is earnestly requested,
By Order,
SANITARY DEPARTMENT, Hongkong, zind February, 1009
{205
INTERNATIONAL SLEEPING CAR
and
EXPRESS TRAINS Oɑ-
(THE
GREAT TRANS-SIVERIAN 'RJÚTH
TO EUROPE,)
HAVING
been appolated AGENTS for the above Company, we shall be pleased to give any information as to rates of
passage, &c., in connection with shore,
SHEWAN TOMESTM& Co.
Agests,
·Hongkong, are fula, User,
THE IMPERIAL COLONIAL CLUB, Y
THE above Club formed chiefly tat COLONIAL and OVER-SEAS MEM- BERS; it is situated at No. 84, Piccadilly (thé centre of Clubland), opposite the Green Park. Dining, Billiard Room, Smoking Lounge, The Club bis a Bridge Section, Reception,. Reading Room and Library.
Ladies are eligible as Members, Entrance Fee, Five Guineas, Annual Sab- scription, Five Guincas;
Further particulars, from
THE ORGANISING SECRETARY, 84, Piccadilly, W. London, 19th August, 1998, 7
old Club, the Articles of Association of the Present Club, copies of yesterday's issue of the North Chins Daily News with its special Club | ~~~ Supplement, and of the Echo de Chine and F. specimens af current cales in use in the Settla ment.
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This baving been done, Sir. Pelham
(To hold Six Hats the shareholders in their own hands. As Warren took a silver trowel which had
Black, Brown, and
Willesden, From $15 Each.
Kit Bags, Gladstones, Umbrella Cases, Holdalls, Rugs, Rug Straps, Luggage Tags,
&o, &o, &c.
POWELL'S
ALEXANDRA
BUILDINGS.
and
28, Queen's Road.
noth February, 1909;
the est of the Club House exceeded what was anticipated the shareholders got a load from the Recreation Fuad of Tis. 33,005 and they also raised a mortgage on the build- ing of 11s. 35,cos. The early days of the Club wara stormy, for it could not be made to pay-ilk- way; sud there were constant bitkerings da- tween the members and the shareholders. I 1866 the Recreation Fund were being passed
by the Race Club, un pays the was the front is
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been made for the occasion, and plaster ́ed, some mortar around the base of the stone. Next he took a silver-handled, maflos, and striking the top of the stone said "I pro- nounce this stone well and truly-laid."
BLACKHEAD
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Co.,
SHIP CHANDLERS, SAILMAKERS, COAL AND PROVISION MER CHANTS, NAVAL CONTRACTORS.
AND GENERAL COMMISSON
AGENTS, GROUND FLOOR, ST. GEORGE'S BUILDING, HONGKONG,
As soon as these words were uttered the band "SOAP AND SODĄ MANUFACTURERS, played "God Save the King."
. The stone bors the following inscription :-
SIR PELHAM WALREN, K C.M.O.
SOLE AGENTS' FOR.
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Consignees.
AMERICAN AND ORIENTAL LINE
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES
3.5. NORMAN FRINCE
FROM NEW YORKER
ONSIGNEES of Cargo by the
CNSG Vers are farby a fine above all Goods are being landed at their risk into the hazardous and/or extra bazardous Godowas of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and All broken, chifod, and damaged Goode are Gown Co. Limited Kowloon, whence de-
be obtained
to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on the 24th February, at 2:30 2.M.
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowas; and all Goods remain- ing undelivered after the 24th February, will be subject to rent Wigh
All Claims against the Steamer must be presented to the Undersigned on or before the 28th February, or they will not be recognised,
No Fire Insurance has been affected.
ARNHOLD KARBERG & CO
Hongkong, 18th February, 1009.
"MOGUL" LINE OF STEAMERS,
191
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.N
STEAMSHIP "MONTROSE" FROM GLASGOW, LIVERPOOL AND
'STRAITS.,
"ONSIGNEES of Cargoare hereby informed.
that all Goods are being landed at their disk into the Godawas of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company, at delivery may be obtained. Kowloon, whence 'and/or from the wharves.
· No Claims will be admitted after the Goods ing undelivered after the auth lontant will be have left the Godowns, and all Goods remain-
subject to rant.
All Claimi against the Steamer mürt be pres sented to the "Undersigned on or before, the
HONGKONG HORTICULTURAL 19th March, or they will not be recognized.
SOCIETY.
FLOWER SHOW.
IN THE BOTANIC GARDENS,
FRIDAY, 36th February:
Open a PM to 6 P.M., admission $1., Mrs.,
May has kindly consented to distri bute the Prices at 5 P.M. SATURDAY, 27th February : •
Open 10.30 AM. to 3 P.M. admission ja cts:
3 3 F.M. to 6 P.M.
Children Half-price
Tea will be obtainable on the grounds..
20 CL
"Ali broken, chafed; and damaged Goods are, to be left in the Godowns, where they will;bo examined on the 26th instant, at 3 P.M.
No Fire Insurance has been offected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
.DODWELL & CO., LIMITED,
Agesté. Hongkong, 19th February, 2009.
"SHIRE LINE OF STEAMERS, LIMITED,
[190
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
FROM ANTWERP,-MIDDLESBROUGH; LONDON, COLOMBO AND
DE SINGAPORE.”
By kind permission of Major Evans 'and Officers, the Band of the 13th Rajputs will THE Steamship play on both days from 2.30 to 6 P.M. Hongkong, 19th February, 1909.
You
YOUNG LADY (English) at present in Hongkong, musical and well educated, seeks position as Lady's Companionlar Govar ness in good Family, Messe communicate, | giving full particulars to-
No. 111,
Clo Hongkong Telegraph.
· Hongkong, 22nd February, 1969.
Consignees,
"BEN" LINE OF STEAMERS.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
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5.S. "BENVENUE," FROM MIDDLESBRO, ANTWERP, LONDON AND STRAITS.
CONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby informed that all Goods are being landed
| at their risk into the baxardous and/or extra hazardous Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co Ltd whence and/or from the wharves delivery may be obtained.
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods
have left the Godewas, and all Goods remain- Ing undelivered after the 37th-iast. will- be subject to rent,
All Claims against the Steamer must be pre sented to the Undersigned on or before the 6th prox, or they will not be recognized
All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be ́examined on the 27th inst, at få A.M.
No Fire Insurance has been effected, Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
GIBB, LIVINGSTON^& Co,
Ms Agents. Hongkong, 2nd February, 199
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NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES,
"HE P, & O. 5. N. Co's Steamer
"DELTA,"
this stone was laid on February 16th 1909 by HARTMANN'S RAHTIEN'S GENUINE
GRAND, HARTMANN'S GREY PAINT. THE P. &
in the presence of Messre W. A C. Platt, Chairman, A., M. Mar. shall, Vice Chairman, 1. Carr, A. H. Collinsno, W. D. Graham, Henriot, C. Q. Liddell, J. McKio, G. Miller, C, Selby Moore, J. R: Fat terson, F. Rayden, the Committes and the mom bers of the Club.
the Race and the Recreation Fund'in turn 'pressed the shareholders of the Shanghaj Club to repay their loan. The shareholders came to the members i for Assistance aud end less negotiations and meetings took place but without any compromiso baing arrived at. Pesce did not come until 1870, when
arrangement was comis to, the Re-1 creation Fund taking over be Club -House and its furniture subject to the mortgage on it, and the unexpired portion of the lease and the whole was leased by the Recreation Fund to the members of the Club on certain terms. The members then obtained įbe entire mkoagement of the Club. The troubious times for the Shanghai Club are now over. Gradually en Shanghai increased in prosperity so did the Club It was soon able to buy the furniture from the Recreation Fuad and the Club K.C.M.G., and used by him on the occasion of
Messrs. Tarrant and Morriss, architecto, Shanghel, Messin, Howarth Erikios, Ld, Con tractors, Shanghai, -Captain C. G. Close, Seera- tary.sk
The trawal which had been specially design. by My. Tarrant, bore the following inscrip
"The New Shanghai Club House. This trowel was presented to Sir Pelham L. Warren,
"O DAIMLER'S PATENT' MOTOR
-LADNOHES,
Bola Agents for FERGUSON'S SPECIAL CREAM and P&, O; SPECIAL LIQUER BOOTCH.
WHISKY,
EVERY KIND OF SHIP'S, STORES AND REQUISITES ALWAYS IN STOCK
REASONABLE PRICES, Hongkong/9th March, zán
House was leased from that Fund at # bis laying the foundation stone on February GREEN ISLAND CEMENT COMPANY yearly rental. And now I come to events 16, 1999."
LIMITED.
PORTLAND CEMENT.
which are known to many of you, In The base of the mallet was inscribed with. 19op the trustees of the Recreation Food re.the names of the present Committed, The ceived an offer from a Chipar to parchase the handle of the trowel, and the mallet were made Club House and the unexpired portion of the from teak taken from the staircase of the old In Casks of 375 Dr.net 85,50 per Cask lease and take over the mortgage no it. The Club, trustees informed the members of this offer. and gave them the option of purchasing on the same terms. This offer the members accepted, the purchase was completed, the money being found by a debentura issue. The members then: became owners of the Club Hours, and the way tion stone of the new balidingdoWe gru
When the playing of the National Anthem In Bags of age. way concluded, Mr, Platt again stopped forward and addressing Sir Pelham Warren, isald On behalf of the members of the Shanghai Clob I thank you for baring, laid the founda,
88,45 par Big
¿TOMES & Co.
FROM BOMBAY, COLOMBO AND STRAITS
Consignees of Cargo by the above-named vessel are bereby informed that their Godde are being landed and placed as 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 and delivery can be obtained as soon as the Goods are landed.. Vana
This vessel bringu on Cargo 1-
From London, &c., ir S.5, Maldavia, From Calcutta, ex S.S. Caylon. From Persian Gulf, ex KÍ.8.N. and B. &
P.S. N. Co. Steamers,-- Optional Goods will be landed home unless Instructions are given to the contrary before
• the 24th, Instaut, at 4 F.M., will be subject to rant.
No Fire Insurance will be affected by me in any case whatever,
Damaged, Packages must be left in the Godowns for examination by, the Consignee's
*FLINTSHIRE,”
Captain G. C. Cundy, R.N.R., having, arrived from the abova ports, Consignees of Cargo am hereby informed that their goods are being landed at their risk into the Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godowa Company, Limited, Kowloon, and stored at Consignce's risk and expense, but ZNAN All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods are', to be left in the Godowas, where they will be examined on FRIDAY, 16ih instant, at 3 P.M.
All Claims must be presented 'within' fifteen days of the steamer's arrival hero, after which date they cannot be recognized, g
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining undelivered after the 26th-instantɛ will be. subject to rent
No Fire Insurance has been effected." Bill of Lading will be countersigned by.
SHEWAN, TOMES & CO¡
Agents, Hongkong, 20th February, 1909,
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
PROM SINGAPORE, PENANG AND CALCUTTA.
THE Steamship
""CATHERINE APCAR,” having arrived from the above Perty, Cons signees of Cargo are hereby informed that their Goods will be delivered from alongside.
Cargo impeding the discharge of the Vensi will be landed at once, at Consignees' risk and expense
Cargo remaining on board after 4:P.M. of the 23rd inst, will be landed ar Consignees' risk and expense mechan
from SINGAPORE Consignees of Cargo fro and PENANG" "are" "requested to tako IMG MEDIATE DELIVERY of their · Goods from alongside, such Cargo impeding the dis charge of the vessel will be landed and stored at Consignees' risk'and 'expente..MA No-Fire Insurance has been effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by the Undersigned.
DAVID SASSOON-&-Co-LIMITED,-
Agents
"Hongkong, 20th February, 1909.
"BARBED
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LINE OF STEAMERS.”
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. STEAMSHIP DACRE CASTLE FROM, NEW YORK, AND STRAITS.
“ONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby informed Werthatall Goods-bie being landed at their risk into the. Godowns of the Hongkong, and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company; ** Kowloon, whence and/or from the Wharver
6 hours, wot cleaved by delivery may be obtained.
Goods,
No Clalmi will be admitted after, the Goods s have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining undelivered after the ist March; will be abba ject to sont, NAWAR
All Claims against the Steamer must presented to the Undersigned on or before the
and the Company's representative at anand March, or they will not be recogni appointed hour
-All Claims must be presented within days of the steamer's arrival hare after which data they cannot be recognited, seeing
** No Ulsims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, Alger
Hongkong, 18th
ETA HEWETT
All broken, chaled, and damaged good
to be left in the godowns, where the" wid examined on the 1st March; it
No Fire Insurance has been ad Bills of Ladi