Intimation.
Powell's
Furnishing
Department
is now replete with an entirely now collection of
BEDROOM
SUITES
of the well known' POWELL quality in solid teakwood, embracing wide range of designs to suit the modest home or the mansion, at prices varying from
B
$140 to
$325.
visit to our showrooms, with
convince intending purchasers, that the solid and durable construction of
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH THURSDA? JULY 8 1900.
Intimations,
HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANK. ING CORPORATION.
JAPAN-BRITISH: BXHIBITON,
INVITATION FOR PARTICIPATION...
Al the meating, on the 28th-altime, of the General Committee of the Bongkong General BRANCH OFFICE of this Bank has. Chamber of Commerce, the following letters
bean opened in Cantos under the
wore laid on the table':- charge of Mr. R.' R. HYND.as AGE ›T. By Order of the Court of Directors,
J. R. M. SMITH..
Chief Manager. Hongkong, 6th July, 1999,
[$20
* Colonial Secretary's Office,
28th June, 1959. Sir, am directed by His Excellency the Governor to refer the enclosed copy of a letter from the Commissioner General of the Japan- British Exhibition for the consideration of your Committee and to inquire whether in the opinion of your Committee this Colony should. participate in the exhibition.I am, &c., (gd), A M. THOMSON,
Colonial Secretary. LABOUR and JUNKS to connection The Secretary, Chamber of Commerce,. with the Coaling of H.M. Ships, &c., at' Hong- kong, for a period of 12 months from the 1st August, 1909.
NAVY CONTRACT.
TENDERS are invited for the SUPPLY or
Forms of Tender can be obtained on.appli- cation to the Naval StokE OFFICER, M.M. Naval Yard, Hongkong, and should be returned not later than Noon on 10th July, 1909.
(Enclosures.)
28th May, 190g. Sir,I have beʻpleasure to inform you that an arrangement has been concluded between His Excellency Mr. Kato, Ambassador of Japan at the Court of St. James, on behalf of the Em required from persons tendering. This will be peror and Government of that Empire and the authorities of the "White City" for holding at Exhibition at Shepherd's Bush exclusively con- fined to the arte, manufactures and products of the Japanese and British Empires, commencing on May, 3rd, 1910, and remaining open for
A. Deposit of One Hundred Dollars will be
returned in the event of non-acceptatoca of Tender.
Hoogkong, zad July, 1909,
[514
COLONIAL SECRETARY'S DEPART- MENT.
No. 401
is hereby notified that applications ate I'
invited from Europeans for the post of 3rd INTERPRETER at the Supreme Court, Salary commencing at $460, but should appli- cant's qualifications justify it, a salary of $1,680
may be given.
+4
A knowledge of Cantonese is essential, and preference will be given to candidates who have a knowledge of a second Chimese 'dialect. Applicants must be under 35 years of age. Applicatoos accompanied by testimonials should be sent to the Registrar General balore the 31st October, 1959.
A..M. THOMSON,
Colonial Secretary.
1519
Hongkong, 2nd July, 1909.
PARA VENDA."
about six months.
This will be the first occasion upon which Ja: pan has brought before the people of the Voited Kingdom, and the Western World generally the vast resources of that Empire, and the Govern ment of His Imperial. Majesty have made ar
rangements, financial and administrative, for making their display thoroughly large and re- pravcotalive.
"There are many' grava imasoni, political and commercial, closely affecting the future. hap piness and prosperity of this nation why the participation of the Colonies and l'ependen cies of this Empire should be upon a scale of equal magnitude and comprehensivencu.
It is absolutely necessary that the people of Japan should be bound by the tie of mutually profitable commerce and enlightened self-in. terest with the various British Colonies, and that our allies should real's the 'extent to which their waois, in the shape of either ne
In the c.rcumstances, it appears to be of vital importance that foreigneri interested in the Import trade, of Japan, including doubtless preral members of your Chamber, should ass all the means at their disposal to represent in the proper quariars their own interests, and those of the constries to which they belong, With this object in viaw wo would venture to suggest.
() That your Chamber should put before
the Foreign Office, of your country, or
Intimations. A h
Consigners.
FROM YOKOHAMA, KOBE, MOJI AND SHANGHAI
.**
"BING MARU,"
that their Goods with the exception of Vald baving arrived from the above ports, Con signees of General Cargo are bereby informed ables are being landed at their risk into the Godowns of the Songkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company," Limited,
hence delivery may be obtained.
Damaged packages must be left in the Godowns for examination by the Consignee's and the Co.'s representativos at an appointed hour. All claimă must be presented within
A FAIE EXCHANGE. Large sums of money are no doubt realized from simple speculation, but the great fortunes
derived from legitimate and honest business THE Company's Steamship where the goods furnished are worth the price they bring. Certain famous business this way. Prompt and faithful in every coa men have accumulated their millions wholly in
tract or engagement they enjoy the confidence other proper authority, your ideas and sug of the public and command a class of trade that gestions regarding any change in the is refused to unstable or tricky competitors. In tariff between your country and Japan. (2) That you should send us a short state the long run it does not pay to cheat or deceive ment showing the principal articles in others. Even a child or a dog soon learns to respect of which you consider ad increase distinguish between real friends and foes in in the present scale of duty would be in-flisguise. A bumbag may be advertised with jurious to the trade in general, together a noise like the blowing of a thousand trumpets, with any reasons and arguments which but it in soon detected and exposed. The you may be able to advance in support of manufacturers of your position, and any other particularą which you may consider to be usefu), ; We would respectfully request that the con- musications should, if convenient to you, be written in the English language or have an English translation attached, as this language is most widely understood and used by all foreigners bere in their intercourse with each other and the Japanese
There is every reason to believe that the Japanese will push their views by all diploma tic and peaceful' manat. It is therefore our desire that the support given to foreign trade interesis here, shall be as prompt and effective as possible, and we request you to assist us by equipping your, ome Government with the most accurate information enabling them to
support to the fullest extent their country's trade with Japan, and by any other moant in your power to co-operate with as to the same end. We are, &é',.
·
For the International Tariff Revision
Committee,
(Sgd.). T. C. DAVIS,
Chairman.
The President,
**he Chamber of Commerce,
Hongkong.
The following acknowledgment was sent :--
Hongkong Chamber of Commerce,
9th June, 1919.
Sir, bave the honour to acknowledge the
cessaries or luxuries, cae be supted fram the receipt of your letter of 7th May, 199, address
Colonies of the British Empire, the more especially as Japan is by far nearer to many of them than to any other country inhabited
For this reas and for many pibers, 1 veni taje to express hope that Hongkong will participate in the, Japan British Exbibition
these suites is attained without de. BANDE sortimento de LIVROS. by persons of European origin.
tracting from the artistic appearance, which we claim is a special feature of the "POWELL" productions.
We are keeping, well up with the times, with regard to the new Bystems of
MODERN
OFFICE
de MISSA on Portuguez, encader-
nados em lindas capas de phantasiu
e de diversas cores,
Precos modicos.
Dirija-se a
GRACA & CO., .
27, Des Voeux Road. locker, junho de to
(56
0. C. MOOSA,
1 & S, D'AGUILAR STREET
FITTINGS NOVELTIES OF THE SEASON.
and have now in our showrooms, a selection of the newest styles in
SECTIONAL
BOOKCASES
FILING
'AND
CABINETS
on the vertical Sectional System, allowing any number of sections to be built upwards or at the side, as further filing space becomes pe- Cossary.
QUOTATIONS gladly and prompt ly given for any description of OFFICE FURNITURE and FITTINGS.
Trimmed and Untrimmed HATS, KIBBONS, FLOWERS,
FEATHERS, &c., &c.
LACE SCARFS, MOTOR VEILS
19
VARIOUS COLORS,
MOUSQUETEIRE GLOVES
IN
WHITE, BLACK & COLORS.
WOOLEN DELAINES, NUNSVEIL INGS, VOILES, &c., &c.
·LADIES' and CHILDREN'S
UNDERCLOTHINGS.
Samples on application, Port orders carefully executed.
Woonkey, path Santambre, Tont
FURNITURE WAREHOUSE
Coast
upon a scale worthy of the occasion and its wealth and diguty.
I trust shortly to be in a position to forward -you the prospectus and regulations for, the British Section, which will be drawn up, with a full replization of the dignity and grandeur of an Exhibition, which will be for many reasons the most important ever held in this country- 1 am, &c.,
1
(Ed.) Commissioner-General.
It was decided to reply that the Committee did not consider sufficient support would be forthcoming, to justify an appeal being made to the public and that, unless the Government, were prepared to find such lunds as might be required, the matter should be permitted to drop. The following reply was sent to the Govern
Hongkong Chamber of Commerce,
1st July, igog.
mant: ~
ed to the chairman, in which you inform this Chamber of the formation of a committee selected from the foreiga business firms resi- dent in Japan under the title of "The interna. tional Tariff Revision Commitico."
Your letter is now receiving the attention of my çommiilee.—I am, &c.,
(gd.), . A. M. WILLIAMS,
Secretary.
....
T. C. Davis, Esq
Chairman, The International Tariff Revision
Committer,
Yokobama-Foreign Board of Trade,.
Yokobam),
It was decided to circulate the foregoing let ter among the members of the Chamber with the idea that those whose interests were likely to be affected by the new Tariff might take the steps for their protecting therein mentioned.
It was considered that individual action for the conservation of individual interests · was advisable but the Chamber would take the matter up and represent the views of members if it were so desired.......
WATER RETURN.
Level and storage of water in reservoirs on the 1st July,
CITY AND HILL DISTRICT WATER WORKS. LEVEL 1908.
1909, 18" 51" below) 50' 1" below overfow
overflow
1 have to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 28th ultimo (No. 4259/1909) enclos ing a copy of a letter from the Commissioner General of the Japan British Exhibition which it is proposed to hold in London in 1910, and ir quiring whether or not, to the opinion of my Tytan... committee, this Colony should participate in TylamBye
wash ..... the Exhibition.
overflow overflow. Tytam In toi" below) 15' 6" below:
overflow termediate overflow
26" 81" below] 20′ helow
seven days of the steamer's arrival here, after which date they cannot be recognitad. No claims will be admitted, after too goods i have left the Godowns,
No Fire Insurance has bena effected, Bills of Lading will be 'countersigned by the Undersigned.
NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA. Hongkong, 6th July, roog.
[458-450
NAGASAKI,
"KUMANO; MARU," "
WAMPOLE'S PREPARATION have always acted on very different principles. Before offering it to the public they first made sure of its merits. Then, and then only, did its name appear in print. People were assured of what it would do, and found the statement truthful. To-day they believe in it as we all believe in the word of a tried and trusted friend, FROM YOKOHAMA, KOBE, MOJI AND It is palatable as honey and contains all the nutritive and curative properties of Pure Cod Liver Oil, extracted by us from fresh cod livers, THE Company's Steamship combined with the Compound Syrup of Hypophosphites and the Extracts of Malt and Wild Cherry. It aids digestion, drives im- purities from the blood and cures Anemia, Scrofula, Debility, Influenza, Throat and Lung Troubles, and Wasting Complaints, Dr. Louis W. Bishop says: "I take pleasure in saying I bave found it a most efficient preparation, em- bodying all of the medicinal properties of a pure cod liver oil in a most palatable form." It stands in the front rank in the march of medi. cine. It is a scientific remedy and a food, with a'delicious taste and flavour. No slow or doubtful action. “It cannot disappoint you." Sold by all chemists.
9
THE TRADE MARKS ORDINANCE, 1898.
APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF TRADE MARK.
NEE, WING & CO., carrying ou
NOTICE is hereby given that KWONG business at Victona, in the Colony of moog- kong, and elsewhere, as Flour Merchants, bave, on the gth day of March, 1909, applied for the Registration in Hongkong, in the Register of Trade Marks, of the following Trade Mark
The representation of two pieces of Sponge floating on water amongst some water plants. Above which is printed the word "Lovoring" and the Chinese characters
reading Vo Young meaning two badies or sub. stances of the same nature but different
in formation or colour, and below which are written the Chiness. characters
reading Kwong Yea Wing being the equivalent in Chinese of Kwang Yon Wing & Co.; in the name of KWONG YEE WING & CO., who claim to be the proprietors thereof.
The Trade Mark is intended to be used by the Applicants, forthwith, in respect of the following goods :-
FLOUR IN CLASS, 41,
A Facsimile of the Trade Mark can be seen at the Office of the Colonial Secretary of Hong kong, and also at the office of the Undersigned.
Dated the 7th day of April, 1909.
-
(329)
JOHNSON, STOKES & MASTER, Solicitors for the Applicants,
8, Des Voeux Road Central,
• Hongkong.
JUST LANDED:
The well-known and famous brandy "Bisquit Dubouche
66
Co."
Per Bot.
oo below 18' 0" below XXX Very Old Fine
overflow
Loverflow Wong-nal of below 12' 1" below V.O.C.B. Guaranted 20 Years
ching... overflow
Old........
My committee gave this matter their consi. deration at a monthly meeting held on the 28it ullimo, and I am now directed to state that they. Pokfulum do sat-consider that sufficient sapport would be forthcoming to justify an appeal being made to the public, and that unless the Government are prepared to find such fands, as may be re quired the matter should be permitted to drop I am to ask you to be good enough to thank His Excellency the Governor for referring this -matter to them.-i baye, etc.,
(5gd.), E. A. M. WILLIAMS,
Secretary.
Hon. Mr. A. M. THOMSON,
Colónial Secretary,
JAPAN CUSTOMS TARIFF.
117
PROPOSED REVISION,
Tylam
Overflow
1909.
STORAGE GALLONS.
1908, ........... 246,375,000 Tytam Byewash... 285,000 Tytım Intermediate 147,165,00
·Pakiulum ........ Wong-nai-chung
66,000,000
87,080,000 QUINQUINA ?
2,346,000 119,163,000
28,100,000
30,337,000
7,953,000
Total 485,162,009 244,742,000 Consumption of water in the City and Hill District during the menth of June.
1998.
1909, Consumption...145,079,000 1,18,319,000 gallons Estimated)
206,910 108,710 population
The following correspondence was consider Consumption)
LI KWONG LOONG & CO., at the monthly meeting of the General Com-
CABINET-MAKERI AND ART DECORATORS,
from Shanghal, has re-opened their FURNITURE STORE
at
No. 30, DES Vaux Road CENTRAL, The only shop, in Hongkong with this name
THERE HIGH-CLASS FURNITURE' of every description can be made to order in any design required.
W
mitier of the Bongkong Chamber of Commerce held on the 28th ult. :-.
..
per head per 13.3 18.8 gallons day.)
Constant supply in all districts during June,
19:8
Filter Beds are la progress.
- KOWLOON WATER WORKS.
LEVEL.
.1909.
Yokohama,7th May, 1909.
Intermittent supply by Rider mains in Rider Bir,--We have the bonour to inform you tha, mais districts during Jane, 1959. A committer, selected from the foreign business error owing to the difficulty of accurate mea- The return of consumption is subject to firms resident in Japan, has been formed under | surement whilst the extension works at Albany the above title. Its object is to watch, the in terests of the foreign traders in general and of resident strangers, in cosaectian' with the re-
*1908. vision of the Customs Tariff of Japan, CODIA.
Kowloon) queat upon the expiry of the present Treaties
499 below 26' 3" below Gravitation overflow.
overflow Have been patronised by the Hongkong in August 1911, notice of which has already Reservoir
Water level reduced for construction pur. Olab, Hongkong Hotel, Telegraph.Co., been officially given by the Japanese Authorities : Messrs. A. S. Watson & Co. Firms and other This Committee has been inaugurated and {\posal,
STORAGE GALLONS. leading...Establishments in the Colony, to formed under the auspicas of the Yokohama
1908, whom, reference can be made as to the Foreigo Board of Trade, and is therefore tepre. Kowloon Gra Superior Workmanship and Materials of the
sentative of the largest busineis interests of the Furniture, &c., supplied,
vitation Re-135,25,000 26,825,000 gallons servoir......) country, and of quite an international character: #Mersin, A. S. Wazaon & Co., Ltd., welis,a) | If counts among its members British, German,
Consumption of water in Kowloon during the follows:-
American, Freach, Swiss, Austrian, Dick, month of faust "We have pleasure in stating that M L Australian, Swedish, Norwegian, Russian and Consumption 24,459,000 34,539,000 gallon
KWONG LOONG furnished the Annaxa to our Dispensary and gave us every antis-other representativesou facelop,
The prate tariff in ip the case of many (94) A. S. WATKON & 00...rticles of impon, of a bighly protective 25th May, 1891.
nature, and there is erary, indication that onțional, sentiment, favoum ab increase in mundubuk a havi to 1% BORDERS », puncipall 28 Queen a Road
POWELL'S
(FIRST FLOOR) "ALEXANDRA
BUILDINGS
and
***
"attanded to, and
CHARGES AGH S
BAINAPECI
INFITED: 14
1908.
1909.
1909. J
·ALSO
having atrived from the above ports, Cou that their Goods with the exception of Valu signees of General Cargo are hereby informed abies are being lauded at their risk into the Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and
Godown Company Limited, whance delivery may be obtained.:!
Damaged packages must be left in the, Godown for examination by the Consignee's" and the Co's representatives at an appointed hour. All claims must be presented within Seven days of the steamar's arrival berr, after which, date they cannot be recognised. No claims will be admitted after the goods bave left the Godowni.
No Fire Insurance has been effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by the Undersigned.
NIPPON YOSEN KAISHA, Hoogkong, dib July, 1999.. (458-459
INDO CHINA STEAM-NAVIGATION--
COMPANY, LIMITED,
FROM CALCUTTA, PENANG AND,
SINGAPORE.
THE Company's Steamship.
"LAISANG," A having arrived from the above Ports, Consignees of Cargo by her are hereby informed that their Goods will be delivered from alongside,
Cargo, impeding the discharge or remaining on board after 4 P.M., the 8th inst, will be landed at Consignee's risk and expente,
No Fire Insurance will be affected.
Bill of Lading-will-be-countersigned-by-
}!
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co, LDʊ.
General Managers, Korgkong, 6th July, 1009.
THE
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES,
·
HE P. & O. S. N. Co,'s Steamet
"DELTA,"
FROM BOMBAY, COLOMBO AND
STRAITS.
Consignees of Cargo by the above-named
Tesselare hereby informed that their Goods ar being 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, and delivery can be obtained as soon as„thu... Goods are landed.
This vessel brings on Cargo ---
From London, &c., ex S.S. Mantua,
From Australia, ex S.5. Afooltam,
From Calcutta, ex S.S.. Nyanas,
From Porisa Gulf, er biLS.N; and B. K
P. S. N. Ca's Steameraet Optional Goods will be landed here unless .$2.50 | Lastractions are given to the contrary before
6 hours,
5,50,
DUBONNET?
QUINQUINA,?
FRENCH STORE, Sole Agent, innowane, 30th April, 1909.
(40
ĠUNG..
D'
IRECT from the manufacturers at lowest prices: 12 bare. Double, Breechloaders 1llestrated catalogue of from gols each. latest mods! Shot Gass, Combination Gubs ponlig Rifles, & post free. D. JAMES & REYNOLDS, George Street. Minories, Lon: doo. R.O. Enoland.
D. NOMA,
AND
Goods not cleared by the 13th instal “j r.m., will be subject to real.
No Fire Insurance will be affected by me ja... iny case whatever.
Damaged · Packages must be left in the Godowns, for examination by the Consignee's ind the Company's representative at an apr pointed hour,
All claims must be presented within tan days (of the steamer's arrival' hare after which date:
they cannot be recognisçą,
No claims will be admitted after the, Grgit. have left the Godowns.
E. A HEWETT
Superintendent,
Honokone: 7th July, 2000;
NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
FROM MIDDLESBOROUGH, ANTWERP, LONDON, COLOMBO and SINGAPORE
*T>HR>Company's Steamsḥip'
TAMBA MARU" Having arrived from the above Ports, Con-, PROFESSIONAL TATTODER {mybeds of cargo are hereby taformed that their
Gonds are being landed and placed at theirh THE EXPERT REMOVER OF TATTOO |ʻrjak in the Hongkang and Kowloon Wharf made
MARKS, paladislaus Godown Company's Godown at Kowloop No, 60, QUEEN'S ROAD, CENTRAS where each consignment will be sorted out
dark by mark and delivery can be obtained as t
ponals the Goods and landed for
Optional Goods will be carried on unleur instructions are given to the contrary before Noon, TO DAY.
Goods not cleared by the 14th Inly will be subject to reatt
PATRONISED by: Prince of Wales and
The York, H. R. H. The Emperor of Russia, and having 4500 testimonials from all sources,
My, 34 years' experience in tattooing... is a guaranice of good work and props, expect My colours are fast and perfectly
No Fire Jasarance has been effected. harmless, and produce a charming effect not attained by any other, as their composition is Damaged parkavas must be left in the anly known to Rys. In tattooing unlike same. Godown for examination by the Cossigans 2 species of zagnyingi, cise must be taken to and the Cos representatives, at, an appointedi... hara: the work; dose in a perfect, high toned | hour." "All" claims must be presented witble" gallonsaari: Tuɛarder, so ʻiako UPNGINĂ DESCapilon | ten days of the steamers #ide lamp agafest possible dangers, pag musk matarjala, which date, they cannot be.
'calma will be admitted The Goremment Analyst reports that the dally, the Import duties, lending specially, śwater is of conllent qualityis ka në “siden, Din Tha!/copying of Portraits with! Altimet | Teh the Godown!??!!
and în specialityligen
VARAMU NIPROW YO towards shnuing out many foreigo articles and unbelular, for, them articles of autiva,mak
Estimated.
population. Consumption
81,300
per head per daybellin
88,100