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Intimations.

G FALCONER & Co.,

WATCH-MAKERS AND JEWELLERS. HOTEL MANSIONS.

NEW SELECTIONS OF

"AMOND JEWELLERY AND ENGLISH SILVER WARE,

HIGH-OLARS GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES. LARGE SELECTION OF PRESENTATION PLATE, CUPS, BOWLS, ETC. 4. VALJONER & Co. AB ANTS TO HOSS'S FAMOUS TELES00PES

RYNIVOITEARS, LORD KELVINS NAUTICAL INSTRUMENTS, ADMIRAITY OF ARTS AND BOOKS.

SOLE AGENTS FOO THE EMPIRE TYPEWRITER

1

M. MUMEYA,

APANESE ARTIST AND PHOTOGRAPHF" NLARGEMENTS ON BROMIDE PAPER

AND FINISHED IN CRAYON,

WINDS ON WORK DONE FOF, AMATTURE

JAPAN

MITSUI

FEN'S ROAD CEN?"

BUSS/J

(MITSUI & 00.}

COATR.

KAISIA

HEAD OFFICE; -1. SnesGA 780. TOFTO. LONDON BRANOH :—24, Lame Staert, £0.

WOBOKO PO ANOS

Farm's Butlassuk, Ios Timers Synaur. Fra Froot.

OTHER BRANCHES :

Yurk, San Francisco, Hamburg, Bombay, Blogapore, Soprabaya, Maulla, Amoy, hanghai, bafoo, Tental, lewahang, Port Arthur, Seoul, Obemalpo, Yokohama, fokosa, Nagoy Deska, uba, Maidzera, K, Shimer seki, Moj, Waka anton, Karbon Pageubet

Telegraphie Addre

#nohtuoten, Sayaka Mimu,

MITSUI (ARO, and A ↑ Ondan.)

CONTRACTORS OF GOAL to the Imperial Japan Navy apt Aesones and the Babe Ballways; Penopal Railway Sompening unit Indnarist Works: Homa and Foreign Malt and Freight Steamers,

Intimations.

THE CHINA MAIL.

To Let.

MITSU BISHI GOSHI KWAISHA

(ITBU BISHI 00.)

TO LET.

ONE Side of the 'DOUGLAS WHARF.'

For Particulars, apply to

COAL DEPARTMENT 4,

*1.

MARUNO UCHI, TOKIO.

CABLE ANDRESS: IWASAKI.' Which applies to all Branch Ofoes,

AB8th Edition, Western Union

Oodne need.

All Letters Addressed :--

MANAGER, MITSU DISH co. with namo of place under. BRANCH OFFICES- NADARAKI, MOл, Kobe, Karat81", Savona, FONOKONG AND Haskow,

AGENCIES:

YOKOHAMA : M. Anava, Beq. OHINKIANG : Messrs Oxauna & Co. MANILA. Monkey Macongray & Co.

SOLE PROPRIETORS of Takasima Oohi, Shinnes, Naonauts and Kami- Yanada Collieries and also Hojo Colliery. which will shortly be ready to propon on a large scale the best Ruzen Oosl.

DOUGLAS, LAPRAIK & Co., General Managers. Hongkong, September 6, 2906.

1750

TO LET.

FAIRVIEW, ROBINSON ROAD.

Kowloop. WOODBURY GARDEN ROAD, Fow-| 2ND FLOOR, No. 12. QUEEN's Roan CENTRAL

Apply to

Floon.

LEIGH & ORANGE,

1, Des Voeux Road. Hongkong, Suptember 6, 1906. 1720

TO LET

NTOS. &and 8, GRANVILLE AVENUE,

Kowhon

No. 8. CAMERON Kowlood.

TERRACE,

FLATS in ROBINSON ROAD, Kow laon-Possession from let November.

HOUSES in AUSTIN and SALISBURY AVENUES, KOWLOON.

Nos, 1 and 3, ORMSBY VILLAS, and 5, ORMSBY TERRACE, Kowloon.

Apply to HUMPHREYS ESTATE & FINANOR

CO., LD., Hongkong, September 5, 1906.

The Hoad and Branch Offices and the Aconcics of the Company will receive any order for Coals preduced from the above A

Calorice,

A

T MATSUKI Manager, Hongkong

No. 2. Proper Stedet

Hongkong, April 25, 1908.

P

JEYES

E

4OLE PROPRIETORS of the Famous Mike, Tagawa, Yamasa and Ida Coal Mines.

EAGENTS Hokor, Honde, Kands, Fajinouns, Mamada, Maaroor.

7-bluetan, Yohlo, Tan-kibara, and other E One R

Janko

R MINAMI, Manasque, Hongkong.

ALL THAT IS NEEDED

TO APPLY

1115 T

RUBEROID ROOFING

15 YEARS

RECORD FOR DURAMLITY AND

EFFICIENCY.

LIGHT-COOL WATERTIGHT.

SEND FOR SAMPLES AND PRICES

TO THE SOLE AGENT:

THE UNITED ASBESTOS

ORIENTAL AGENCY, LD., DODWELL & CO., LD..

Genrral Managers.

DINNEFORDS

The Universal Bemedy for Acidity of the Stomach, Headache. Ficarthurn, Indigestion, Боле Eructations, Bilious Affectiona

DINNEFORDS MAGNESIA

The Physician's a

Cure for Gout, Rheumatis Gout

and Gravel.

Safest and most Effective Aperient for Regular Cso.

MAGNESIA

True Economy.

It is true Economy to use

Van Houten's Cocoa.

+

No other cocoa goes so far, No other cocoa is so delicious.

"A perfect beverage, combining Strength, Purity,

and Solubility."--Medical Anunal.

"Refreshes and fortifies the system."-Court Journal,

van Houten's Cocoa

WATO AISH

Best & Goes Farthest.

FLUID

SOLE

ENTS:

818

D

WG HUMPHREYS & CO.,

BANK BUILDINGA

Hongkong, May 18, 1908.

1074

NGKONG HIGH-LEVEL TRAM. WAYS COMPANY, LIMITED.

IN LIQUIDATIONA

TIME TARLE

WERK BATH,

9.00a.m. to 7.30 .....Every 30 mioare

1.30 am to 9.30 am....very 10 minutes 9.30am to 11.00a.m...Every 15 minuter. 11.30a.m. to 12.45 p.m. Every 15 minute. 12.45 pm to 1.15 p.m... Every 10 minuto 1.15 p.m. to 1.46 p.m...Avery 15 minute 1.45 p.m. to 2.15 pm...Every 10 minuts 2.15 p.m. to 8.00 p.m...Every 15 minute 3.30 p.m. to 5.00 p.m...Every 15 minutes. 5.00 p.m. to 8.00 pm...Every 10 minutes,

NIGHT CARE.

TO LET.

1525

HAOR, KOWLOON.

HOUSE in KNUTSFORD TER

Apply to

THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST MENT AGENCY Co., La Hongkong, August 1, 1906.

TO LET.

1721

YODOWN, No. 3, NEW PRAYA, Ken

nedy Town.

Apply to

THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST-

MENT & AGENCY Ch.. En Boughong, Augast 1, 1906.

TO LET.

1727

【OUSES in ROSE TERA SCE, POMIN-

SON ROAD, Kowloons. Terme Med opte-Imaedia Tossension.

Apply to

THE COMPRADORE,

Mesir, Bsterzo do. Hongkong, April 6, 1905.

TO LET,

(ESTERS IN WHOLE OR IN PART)

THE

1726

THE ACACIAS' and 'THE GROVE," having 26 Roume with detached out-houses and kitchens, situated in Nones KON ROI, Kowlown.

Well rontilated, with Electric Lights and Rails completly installed.

Apply to

E. M. HAZELAND. 25. Queen's Read Cantgal;

or to

WING ON. Contractor,

34. D'Aquilar Street,

7719

Hongkong, July 18, 1976.

BR

TO LET.

ROCKHURST,' Prax, Newly Paint- ed and Loleur-washed, with van of

8.45 p.m. and 9 p.m., 2.46 p.m. to 1L1 | Tennis Court; contains & Rooms. Splendid

p., every half hour.

Suxpats.

8.00a.m. to 1.00 3.m...Every 16 minates, 9.00 am to 9.80 s.m.. Every 30 minute, 9.30.m, to 10.30 am..Every 15 minutes 10.30 am to 11.00a.m.. Every 10 minutes. 12.00 Noon to 1.00 p.m...Every 10 minutes. 1.00 p.m. to 8.00 pm...Every 16 minute 5.00 p.m. to 6.00 p.m...Every 10 mines, 4.00 p.m. to 7.00 p.m...Every 16 minutes. 7.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m...Every 10 minutes, NIGHT CARS as on Weak Days.

SATURDAYA, Extra Care at 11.30 and 11.45 p.m. SPECIAL QARS by Arrangement at the Company's Office, ALEXANDEA BUILDINOL Des Vaux Road Central

JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & SON,

Liquidators. Hongkong, August 27, 1906.

THE

FOR

CANTON,

1981

HE aer and fast Twin-Screw Steamer SAN OFEUNG.

951 Tope, Captain J McGrsey, will leave for Canton at 9.Pd. on SUNDAYS, TUESDAYS and THURSDAYS and retom to Hongkong on the following daye, leaving Canton at o P.M. Excellent accommodation, Electric Light, and perfect cuisine. Wharf at Hoogheny near Harbour Office,

First-olnas Fare 83 sach way. Second- Blass, $1.00 each way. Msale, 81 each.

Cargo Freight very moderate.

CHEUNG ON STEAMBOAT CO., LD.

No 138, Connaught Road Contral

HONGKONG-MACAO LINE.

700

B. H. WING OHAL'

TAIN 1 Arts, RN.R HIS steamer departs from HusexONO cn WEEK DAYS at 7.30 A.E., and OD SUNDAY MORNINGS at 8.30 and retura from MacAo on Week Days at 2.30 P... sud on Sundays at 6.00 r.12. Tide permitting.

FABERWEok Day 1st Class, including cabin and servant, Single 69, Retur Ticket $5. 2nd class 81, 3rd Claes 50 Cents. On and after SUNDAY, the 29th Inst., (inclusive) the SUNDAY FARES will be

site and well suited for a Bachelors' Mass. 2ND FLOOR in Central position, enn. taining Four Large Rooms, Ante-coom and Lavatory, with use of Electric Lift.

ONE SHOP at BRACONSPIELD ARCADE.

HOUSES un the RONSON ROAD Levai, Cheap Rentala.

73. WYNDHAM STREET.

No. 57, PRAYA GRANDE, MACAO. & ROOMS on Top Floor of 15, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL (over Caldbeck Macgregor). No. 1 BEACONSFIELD ARCADE Corner house facing the Parade Ground

No. 3, RETЯNOT ROAD, Central Locality.

No. DES VEUX VILLAS, PEAK, Newly repaired, painted and color washed.

BISHOPS LODGE, North PEAK Furnished) from 1st November, 1906 to; 31st March. 1907.

'BICTON' on PLANTATION ROAD, PEAK,

Apply to

LINSTEAD & DAVIS, 3rd Floor, Alexandra Buildings.

1716 flongkong, Aszust 31, 1900,

TO TET,

HOUSE in WONG NEI CUONG

ROAD. OFFICES in KING'S BUILDING and YORK BUILDING.

GODOWNS on Praxa East.

A HOUSE in OLIFTON GARDENS. Conduit Read.

A HOUSE in RIPON TERRACE. FLATS in MORITON TERRACE.

Apply to

THE HONGKUNG LAND INVEST- ALENT & AGENCY 004 Inv. Hongkong, August 28, 1906.

TU LET.

1718

NEW KINGSCLERE with Stables.

Entrance front both Kennedy and MacDonnell Ronds. Owners will, if re- quired, convert the Building into a Bearding House, with argo Drawing and Dining Room seccomodation and 37 Bed. rooms, CHEAP RENTAL Fall particular, apply to

LINSTEAD & DAVIS. Hongkong, June 27, 1906.

1723

SRAMEEN, CANION.

TO LET.

1st Class Single $1.00, with Cabin $2.00. NO. 2, WEST END TERRACE.

let Olasa Return 82.00, with Cabin 83.00.

3rd Class Singlo...40 Cents, Return 80 Cts. Stoerage 20 Cents exoh trip.

Any Meafe can be supplied on Board at charge of $1.00 per Meal

First class Passenger who do not cars to return on the Excursion Sunday, will be allowed to do so the following day (Mon- Toket. Should Stsa mer not russ on the production of the. Return Hait Monday, owing to the Boiler Cleaning, dus notice will be given by the Captain, and the Half Ticket will be available for the follow Ing day. The ship is lit throughout by Electricity.

The Steamer's Wharf at Hongkong is at the Western and of Wing Lok Street.

SAM WANG COY,,

81, Queen's Road Central. Hongkong, August 18, 1006.

Apply to

THE HUNGKONG LAND INVEST. MENT & AGENCY Co., L». Hongkong, Jaly 6, 1906.

TO LET.

1731

DELLEVUE, Peak Road, & ROOM. HOUSE, Unfurnished, with immediate passession.

No. 4, CONDUIT ROAD, A 5-Roomed House, with Photographer's Dark Room (fitted). Servants Quarters separate. Splendid view of the Harbour, immediate possession.

Apply to

"PIROT SMITH & SETE,

5. Queon's Road Central Hongkong, August 13, 1996,

Intimations.

N. & C. RAINCOATS

INVALUABLE AT ALL TIMES,

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1808.

WET OR FINE.

RAINFROOF, · YET POROUS !!

COTTAM

A MYSTERIOUS VOYAGE.

To Search For Diamonds.

A correspondent to the Shipping Gazette 4. of August 10 writes -All the strange voyages on which ships hity over sailed that on which the old stemmer "Xoma" is about to engage is probably the queerest. For some months past the vessel has beers laid up in the South West India Dock, but

CO., LD during the last five or six days she has hoon

TAILORS AND OUTFITTERS. YORK BUILDINGS AND PEDDERS STREET,

MIYAKO HOTEL,

KYOTO, JAPAN,

A NEW AND STRICTLY FIRST-CLASS HOTEL.

USE ONLY & USE ALWAYS

ATKINSONS

A LUXURIOUS PERFUME

IN HEALTH,

A NECESSARY

RESTORATIVE

IN SICKNESS.

MOST REFRESHING.

Far Superior

to the

German Kinds.

CAU DE COLOGNE

HOLLOWAY'S

Oys

* OINTMENT *

Is an unfailing Cure

For Old Wounds,

Sores, Piles, Fistulas, Bad Legs, Bad Breasts,

AND

EVERY FORM OF SKIN DISEASE.

Manufactured only at

78, New Oxford Street, London. Sold by all Medicino Dealers.

To Let.

TO BE LET OR SOLD.

Wien LagmentATE Possgary -- IN

WANCHAT ROAD.

YODOWN, hailt of brick with tiled craf,¦

just thoroughly repaired-about 4000 a. 11, space, concrete eoring.-Soitable fre Storage of any kind of merchandise.

Apply to

*K., Care of Ours Mail' Olace. Hongkong, May 20, 1906,

HONGKONG CLUB.

TO LET.

arousing kon ouriosity while lying in the river at sanorings af Gravósond, where she Ime bean taking in a quantity of nuschinery, including diamond mining drills. Cargo, in the ordinary sense of the term so is not shipping.

But the halo of mystery which enshrouds

the coming voyage of the "Xons" is real- ly due to the fact that the most profound secrecy in boen observed as to her real 181 destination. This roticones has naturally

evoked speentation as to the real object of the renture. Was it another treasure. hunting expedition to seck out the buried lost of some dead and gone buccaneer This seemed really the most feasible theory, and one recalled the tales of Cocos Istand, off the coast of Central Aurica, with its buried millions and its fights for gold. Expedition after expedition has beon made to this treasure island, not the least risk- able being that of Earl Fitzwilliam, in the "Veroniquo," at one time the well-known Union-Castle liner "Harlech Castic." If our inotsory serves, it was in this expedi tion to Cocos Islaud that the "Xema " acter as auxiliary ship,

The enterprise on which the "Xems" is now to engage is, however, of quite different character. It is more sensational, mare maantic: Sho is not going t "Treasure Island," as Cocos is now some- times called, nor is she going to seek hidden pistical lont in any other portion of the globe. Yet, cariously enough, if the present project proves successful, she will return home with a fabulously rich cargi- of diamonds. According to the ship's articles she is bound to St. Helena, via Cardiff, and to any port or places within the units of 60 N. latitudo and 40 S. Intitude, the duration of the voyage not teteeel one year. As a matter of fret she is expected back in about six or seven months time. St. Helena, of course, is merely

The T nominal destination. pertinent quastion rumlly is Where is the going to seck her urgo of gem? There is nothing in the articles to suggest the Jucation of this wealthy spot, for "60 N. and 40 S." leaves siruust the whole world hofore the adventurous spirits who sail in the ship.

To convey something in the nature of an account of the genesis of this queer quest it is peressary to record a sea yani dealing with shipwreck and a reseed mariner. Some while back a ship was lost in a --Inforranties ~ 650m voceived { certain place, and une man reached the

HARBOUR MASTER'S DEPART MENT.

Nfrom the MILITARY AUTHORI-shore. Whilst awaiting reseuo this cast- TIES that GUN PRACTICE will be carried out as under:-.

|On MONDAY, Red September :-

1728.

On

W ROOMS, on the Ground Floor of the Annex, from date, suitable for Offices. Anyone disposed to offer for the Fano please apply to

C. H. GRACE.

Hongkong, May 26, 1906.

TO LET,

Secretary.

1729

TṬITH IMMEDIATE POSSESSION Who FORSAT LODGE, Caine Road.

Apply to

TO LET

H. N. MODY.

1790

..

TWO GODOWNS at EAST POINT. close to the Water, suitable for the Storage of any Cargo.

Floor Area 6,100 square feet each.

Apply to 1784 JARDINE, MATHESON & CO. }

TO LET.

THREE LARGE GODOWNS on PRAYA Eder. Formerly in the occupation of the Mitsui Bussan Kaisho.

Apply to

H. N. MODY, Victoria Buildings. Hongkong, May 10, 1908.

Insurances.

1722

NOKTA BRITISH AND MERCANTILE : INSURANCE COMPANY.

£17,897,119.

From West of Stonecutters Ieland, in a South-Wasterly direction, at ranges

away amused himself by collecting pebbles

of a rather unusual nature from the bench.

After a time he managed to get back ter

up to 6,000 yards commencing at civilisation, and brought some of these 931.M., and finishing at 12 Noon.stall stones home with him. Ho evidently WEDNESDAY, th September:-

From Elliott, in North-Westerly direc

did not attach much value to his find, for

tion, at ranges up to 8,000 yards, most of them were given to his children commencing st 9.30 A.M., and finish to play with. However, one day, out of ing at 11 A.

On the 14th, 15th, 17th, 20th and 21st curiosity, he asked a gem merchant what and received the September, from West Stonecatters they really were, Telsad; in a South-Westerly direct- astounding reply. "Why, man, they're tion, st ranges up to 6,000 yards diamonds!" commencing at 0.30 .., and finish-

ing at 12 Noos.

Those few stones realised about £1,000, and the present "Xema

If the weather is unfavourablo on any of expedition is now to proceed to that the above dates, Practice will take place on diamond-strewn beach to seck a fortune, the following day.

All ships, junks and other vessels are to keep class of the ranges.

L. BARNES-LAWRENCE,

Captain, R.N.

Harbour Master, dr. Rongkong, September 1, 1905.

the value of which may,

way not,

nanke wealthy men of those now in chuded in the diamond-seeking syndicato. The organisation is described as the Collis 1713 Diamond Syndicate, the principal being Mr Collis, a mining engneer. The castaway mariner who first discovered the diamond. joins the ship at Cardiff, and if the voyage fulfils the hopes of the adventurers he will participate in the profits. If, on the other baud, no diania are found, he gets nothing Lot it be at once understood that this is no und-brained crazy voyage.

been appointed to enquire into and whom have sufficient faith in the scheme to TAKE NOTICE that a Commission has The syndicato consists of 25 nen, al af report on the following matters viz:-

THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND BUILDINGS ORDINANCE

COMMISSION,

1. Whether the administration of the have subscribed considerabla suites of The capital of the syndicate Sanitary and Building Regulations money. enacted by the Public Health and is, it is understood, £50,000, or an average"

Buildings Ordinance, 1903, as now

carried out ia satisfactory, and if not,

aubscription of 42,000 per man. And in

these days no man puts down £2,000 2. Whether any irregularity or corrup unless ho Is faith in the venture in

what improvements can be made

tion exist or has existed among the

In the

official Charged with the administra. which his capital is invested. tion of the storesaid Regulation.present instance the members of the The Commission earnestly invite the syndicate recognise that the voyage of tohabitants of Hongkong and Kowloon to

the "Xoma" is somewhat of a gamble. co-operate with them by forwarding any

TOTAL FUNDS 231 Dern, 1905, complaint they may base to make or sug: They may get nothing, ut, on the other gestion to offer in connection with the hand, the oxpedition may yeild a returs mattera aforesaid to the Undersigned.

-Authorised Capital £3,000,000 Subscribed Ospital £2,750,000

How's the train not going

Sandy (newly out of the

a moc's fu' o biscuit an' I

Any person examined as a witness in the the extent of which it is.impossible to Paid-up Capital ... £897,600 0 enquiry storesaid who in the opinion of the pristict. II--Fire Funds 3.380 790 19 8 Commissionem makes a fall and true dis- Li-Life & Annuity Funda 13,762,688 6 6 closure touching all the matters in respect Up Deeside.

of which he is examined, will receivo a 217,38,110 3 1 cortificate from the Commission which will 05, guard Revange Fire Branch... 9,081,044 198 protect the witness against any civil or refresh),

Life & Annuity 1.713,803 19 10 criminal proceedings which may be insti-canon fuseol!"

Branches......}

tuted against such signass in respect of ang matter touching which he has been £3,774,863-19 6 examined. The Accumulated Fonds of the Fite and

By Order, Life Departmenta ses free from liability in Jospect of each other,

+

1a87.

SHEWAN, TOMES & 00.; Agents.

-W. BOWEN-ROWLANDS,

• Secretary, Hongkong, July 7, 1903,

7759

FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. EAST PRAYA RECLAMATION

OP

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA,

STATEMENT TO. 3162 DzozMBER, 1903,

ARREZ, GOLD-$7,232,552,19 NET SURPLUS, Goto......$2,718,144.50 INCOME, GOLD 84,179,784.02

FIRE BRANCH.

ЗОБЕМЕ.

AS PROPOSED TO THE HONGKONG

- GOVERNMENT AND THE MARINE LOT-HOLDERS BY SIE PAUL CHATER.

Tha Puli Dataris Printai in Pamphet Form-

DENTAL SURGEON G. DE PERINDORGE,

DIPLOMA: PARIS.

LATEST IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDING PORCELAIN FILLINGS. HOTEL MANSIONS,

FEDDER STREET Honekang, June 1, 1906,

1149

FOR SALE THE PROPERTY OF CAPTAIN W. ARBUTHNOT LESLIE, A.D.O.

ROAN PUNY LEDDIT, at War

THE Undersigned, having been appoluted

AGENTS for the above Company, are Coplas may be had at OA Mam Office, good back. Has played Polo. War- prepared to accept Fire Risks at Curzont Rates.

SHEWAN, ZONES & CO.

50% Hongkong, April 3, 1908.

5. Wyndham Street.

Price 50 Cents sach.

ranted sound. Price 8180.00.

Apply to NA, D. O.,

GOVERNMENT BOUST.

1863 Hongkong, August 21, 1906.

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