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Intimations.

G. FALCONER & Co.,

WATCH MAKERS AND JEWELLERS.

HOTEL

MANTONA.

NEW SELECTIONS OF

DIAMOND JEWELLERY-AND-ENGLISH-SILVER WARE, HIGH-CLASS GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES, SARGE SELECTION OF PRESENTATION PLATE, OUPS, POWIE, 214

■. FALCONER & Co. an ARCH FOR KÖSS'S FAMOUS TELESCOPES AND BINOCULARS, LORD KELVIN 8 NAUTICAL INSTRUMENTS, ADMIRALTY CHARTS AND BOOKS,

Intimations.

THE CHINA MAIL.

MITSUBISHI COSHI KWAISHA

(MITSU BISHI 00.)

·CANADIAN TIRES.

Some Personal Experiences.

A great district in British Columbia ia Acffering a dread experience of the power of fire. To us, it sooms strange how rapidly fires in Canada spread, and how frequently wa" read of great cities being |

lucely destroyed by the flames. Various

conditions of locale and structure are res; onsible, and some of them it seems to the traveller. might certainly be altered. Iu new towns the houses are, seldom of COAL DEPARTMENT.more than one or two storles, and escape is not difficult to those who do not deby too long,

HOLE AGENTS FOR THE EMPIRE TYPEWRITER. COLE PROPRIETORS of TAKASIMA,

IMPORTANT NOTICE.

Have the pleasure to inform my numerous Customers and the Public in Gnol, that having complated 15 years since starting my Studio in Bongbong, to commemorate the happy occasion, I shall allow 20% DISCOUNT Do all Photographic Work with which I may be favocat, during the period of a month. commencing from the 18T SEPTEMBER. Í hope sad creet my esteemed castomera and the general public will not fail to take advantage of the special concession offered to them but once only in the crats of a long period.

M. MUMEYA, Japanese Photographer,

Telophone No. 386.

8a, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL,

WING KEE & CO.,

The district affected is a mining centre, DORI, HOJO, NAMAZUTA, SAYO, mountainous and thickly timbered. More SHINNOW and KAMITAMADA Col-over the woods are largely pine, and lleries.

highly inamus ble, whilst the great heat 50LE AGENTS for KISHIDAKE, MI-of the summer months dries the branches

YAO, and KIGIO-KOMATSU Coals. and foliage to a ready fuel, so light that it |

is carried by the wind to a great distance and so the flames are spread. once saw &

HEAD OFFICE TOKYO..

BRANCH OFFICES Nagasaki, Mon, Kanazio, WAKAMATSU, Кова, Осака, билконах, Нолексно,

HAMEOW.

TEL. ADDRESSES for above; IWASAKI Code:-1, ABU 5th Ed., Western Union.

AGENCIES Yoxoxama: M. AɛADA, Esq.

Nos. 47, 48 and 19, CONNAUGHT ROAD CENTRAL. (HIP-CHANDLERS, SAILMAKERS, PROVISION MERCHANTS, COAL CHINESAND: Mesar GEARING & Co.

SHIP

MERCHANTS, &c., &c., OF FIFTY YEARS STANDING. SHIP CAPTAINS ARE REQUESTED TO GIVE US A TRIAL,

FRANCISCO TSE YAT, General Manager.

MANILA: Mosure MACONDBay & Co.

For particulara, apply to

Hongkong, August 12, 1998.

1317

H, OISHI,

Manager,

REMINGTON

TYPEWRITERS

„H ALL REQUISITD

Hongkong, March 1, 1908

SIEMSSEN. & CO..

BOLE AGENTS.

CHAMPAGNE-

THE LEADING BRAND

G.H.MUMM & Co

札幌

REIMS

BY SPECIAL APPOINTMENT TO

Showan Comes & Cr.

GENERAL AGENTS

for

HONG KONG. CANTON & MACAO

Hongkong, January 27, 1903

CROWN ROYAL EXTRA CANVAS

No. 2. FEDDEN ÜZLLET,

KOKOSONG.

Hongkong, August 2, 1908,

VICTORIA RECREATION CLUB,

NOTICE.

816

Intimations.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 1908.

PUBLIC AUCTION.

GREAT AUCTION SALE

OP

To Let

TO LET

CHOP, No. 14, QUEEN'S ROAD

CENTRAL, en Lese,

Apply to LEIGH & ORANGE. Bengkong, August 25, 1908,

SHAMEEN, CANTON.

MAGNIFICENT –IRISH LINENS RONS TO LET, maitable for Ofices

(ABSOLUTLY WITHOUT RESERVS)

Will be held within the premises formerly occupied by the MUTUAL STORES, No. 25, DES VOCX ROAD CENTRAL,

TO-MORROW (SATURDAY),

the 19th September, from 11 o'clock A.M. until 12.30 and will be resumed at 2.30 P.My-→→

MESSES HUGHES & HOUGH, Auctioneers, are favoured

with instructions from Mr. J. P. Murphy, Belfast, Ireland, to sell by Public Auction a magnificent collection of the great few in the Rocky Mountains. Luckily FINEST IRISH LINENS consisting of Irish Linen Damask, I was able to watch it from a safe vantage Irish Linen Sheetings, Irish Linen hand Embroidered Bed ground.

Spreads, Irish Linen handmade Shirts and Underclothing, Irish It was in early Spring, when the snows had melted from the trees, and yet stayed Linen hand Embroidered Costumes, Irish Lioen hand. Hem- on the mountains. Where the fire vas stitched Sheets and Pillow Cases, Tray Cloths, Double Damask raging most fiercely, was a sea of flame Table Cloths and Serviettes, Ladies' and Gent's hand Hems rushing from tree-top to tree-top as it stitched Handkerchiefs, Lace Curtains, Woollen Piese Goods, spread; whore it had passed, the huge tree Wersteds, Indigo dye Serges, Ladies' Costumes, Turkish Towels, trunks were left a glowing red charcoal, as though the mountains were held by an Bath Robes and Sheets, &c. &e., army of gisht sentinels clad in rod. Where towns are built near to the forests, it ja very easy for showers of sparks to be carried amongst the wooden dwellings, and they are soon ablazo.

It is not many years since the young efty of Vancoáver was entirely destroyed, with the exception, of a single house, by a fire that had spread from the neighbouring forest: I was in Ottawa some years ago wheu a grant part of that splendid city, and practically the whole of Hull on the THE bold at the It was re nightmare of honof; the fre ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING opposite side of the river, were destroyed.

Grasastus on WEDNESDAY, the 23rd began in the heart of the city, and not September, at 6.16 r.., for the purpose from the bush. There are some evil-mind- of considering and passing the Annual Report and Statement of Accounts fored souls, who say in every misfortune 1907.

STRONG TARPAULINGS, MOST RELIABLE QUALITIES, FROM

M. C. THOMSON & CO., LTD.,

GLASGOW,

ALWAYS IN STOCK WITH

SOLE AGENTS :

MELCHERS & CO.,

AND THE PROMINENT SHIPCHANDLERS..

Carbonic Acid in Steel Cylinders and

V

Aerated Water Machines.

ALL ACCESSORIES FOR SAME

© MELCHERS

ENO'S 'FRUIT SALT'

A HOUSEHOLD REMEDY FOR

All Functional Derangements of the Liver, Temporary Congestion arising from Aloo holic Beverages Errors in Diet (ating or Drinking,) Biliouanase, Sick Headache, diddiness, Oppression or Feeling of Melan- choly, Vomiting, Heartburn, Bournees of the Stomach, or Constipation. It is a Refreshing and Invigorating Beverage, most Invaluable to Travellera, Emigrants, Bailors, and Residents in Tropical Climates. KENYA: “FRIZAS BALS" máme the Fauctions of the Zawór, Bowels, Skin, and

UTION –—– Pleming the tromle and sad that if he marked ANOS FACIT BAT

FRANK LAMMERT, - Hon: Secretary, Hongkong, September 14, 1908. 1261

metr HONGKONG ST. ANDREW'S

'SOOLETY.

"cherchez la femme," and it certainly was

a woman who set Hull and Oktams ablaze. She piled on so large a fire to host the oven that the wooden wal's took fire, andi the cottage was ablaze in a moment. Ready fuel was to hand in the wooden tenements crowded around, and in the THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

of the shore Society will be held in wooden side walks. A strong wind scou the CITY HALL, on FRIDAY, the 25th spread the flames, till they reached a big instant, at 5.30 PM. for the purge of lumber yard, and then the fate of the City. receiving the Annual Report and Statement

of Accounts for the year ending 91st was sealed.

·DAVID WOOD, .. Aeting Hon. Steretary, Hongkong, September 2, 1908, 1217

KOWLOON CRICKET CLUB.

T

August; of electing Office-bassers for theTo me, as one of the ignorant, it always ensuing year, den.

secins an extracidinary thing that eo pro- gressivo a people as the Canadians should, in a country where fires are so frequent, adhere to the custom of haying wooden side-wälla which afford a ready avenue for the spread of the flames. and are more- over in wet weather, of extreme discom fort to the pedestrian. Then they soak. up a goodly there" of moisture, whicE when one treads anwarily on a wor plank, sends up a little douche of mud both cold and dirty. Further, it seems astounding that the onormous lumber yards should be allowed in the midst of weity. Once one of them tole fire the very draught caused by the burning mase is sufficient to carry the sparks a great die- tanes over the wooden buildings. That is

BE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of Members will be held in the Club Pavilion on MUNDER, the 28th Sept, at 5.15 P.M.

T. CHEE, Hox. Recretary... Bougkong, September 15, 1908. 1966

—INTERNATIONAL SLEEPING CAR & EXPRESS TRAINS

COMPANY...

(THE GREAT TRANS-SIBERIAN ROUTE TO EUROPE).

HAVING been appointed AGENTS for hat happened in Ottawis. From time

pleased to give any information as to rates of passage, etc., in connection with above.

SHEWAN, TOMES & CO.,

Agents. Hongkong, Angust 7, 1207.

1285

SPERRY'S

XXX

FLOUR

FOR

FIFTY YEARS

THE STANDARD

SPERRYS MILLS

BAKERS FLOUR

'SPERRYE.COM

· STERKIDE : CALIFORUA: SAN FRANCISODOFS(ME) VLADE CARROTING STOCK

85 Cents Par Ten Pound Bag

FOR SALE AT

LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.

yard to timlor-yand, and from stivet to street, spread the flames, till the whole of

ALSO A SMALL CONSIGNMENT OPSAUD

SHEFFIELD CUTLERY

BY A WORLD-RENOWNED MAKER).

The Goods will be on view on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday next, from 9 am, until 1 p.m.

Obairs will be provided for Ladies attending the Sale. TEEMS -Prompt Clearance. Cash before delivery.

HUGHES & HOUGH,

Auctioneers,

Eongkong, September 11, 1909.

The Cup that Cheers the World.

VAN

HOUTEN'S COCOA

Best & Goes Farthest.

YPEWRITER

FOR SALE, REPAIR AND HIRE Price Very Cheap,

1254

Hall was ablaze. The banks and other New Bicycles (Humber") $100 each

stone edifices, churches and offices, mills and power stations, all were utter rains, The neighbourhood of the Chandior Falls (Continued on Page 3.)

ROYAL

VARIETY ENGINEER ER CLUB.

A GRAND MINSTREL ENTERTAINMENT

WILL BE GIVEN IN THE

R. E TEBATRE

WELLINGTON. BARRACKS,__,

On

BY THE

REPAIRS UNDERTAKEN,

or Dwelling. Apply to

POWEL GRANT. Chaton, August 29, 1908,

TO LE

1200

-ROOMED HOUSES 1 KOWLOON,

at Moderate rentala, Apply to

HUMPHREYS' ESTATE & FINANCE

Hongkong, Augnek 14, 1907,

Co., LTD.

TO LET,

\FFICES to ALEXANDRA BUILD-

INGE.

SECRETARY, Apply to

A. §. WAZNO & Co. En,

190 Hongkong, April 22, 1807.

TO LEE.

YOAL YARD. Immediate Possesalen. A PORTION of the COMPOUND

of Marine Lot: No. 42, Wanchal, Praya East facing the Sea, deed for Storing Goal, formerly occupied by Messrs Chit Cheong

Co., Coal Merchan

&

Apply to N. MODT & CO.,

* 54, 56, Queen's Road Central.

-1907 Hongkong, Beptember 1, 1908

TO LET

HOUSE in KNUTSFORD TER

RACE KOWLOON.

Apply to

THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST- MENT & AGENCY Co., LP, Hongkong, September 1, 1908,

TO LET

IMMEDIATE POBRESSION.

ODOWNS Nos, 98, 99 and 994,

FRAYA EAST.

Apply to SECRETARY, THE HONGHONG, CANTON & MADAO S.B.

Go., LTD.

Hotel Mansions, Hoogkong July 23, 1907.

TO LET.

1200

ODOWN "No. 5, DUDDELL

STREET.

Apply to N

TAE HONGKUNG LAND INVEST- MENT & AGENCY Co., L. Hongkong, September 1, 1908,

TO LET

709

EQUARE FEET of EAND

70,000 with 200 foot frontage, to

Kowloon Bay, Moderate Rental,

Apply to

MERA FARRELL & LYSAUGHT. Hongkong, August 23, 1907.

*1989

TO LET,

ȚATHKELEIGH, CONDUIT ROLD.

H

OFFICES in YORK BUILDING.“ GODOWNS in PRAYA Bar, Blue Build- inge, and No, 180, Dza Vaux Road, nend to the Hongkong Hotel

PLATS in MORITON TERRADE,

No. 10, DE VEUX ROAD CENTRAL, 1st Floor,

A Hons in RIPON-TERRACE.

A House in WONG NEI CHONG ROAD..

Apply to

THE HONGKUNG LAND INVEST-

MMENT & AGÉNOT O Ex Hongkong, September 1, 1908

'TO LET.

1) EACONSFIELD ARCADE Floe B Offices and Dwelling Rooms

10. QUEEN'S ROAD CENIBAL, Top Floor (over Caldbeck, Mcgregor & Co.)

BELILIOS TERRACE HOUSES, Ro sts BOADA

GEENWOOD, CAINE ROAD, suitable for a Boarding House or Uleh, contains 26

MOTOR LAUNCHES FOR HIRE from $2 per hour. Ho

SOLE AGENT FOR

The Famous Humber Cycles.

DRAGON CYCLE DEPOT,

Note New Address: 33 & 35, Des Voeux Road.

THE HARBOUR SWIM.

SEPTEMBER 21

Fos 'CHIA MAZz' Pazzes.

יזי.

SATURDAY AND MONDAY, 19th and 21st September, 1908.

ENTRIES CLOSE TOMORROW.

or Sporting Faltor, Chins Mail. Hongkong, September 1,7 1908

MEMBERS OF THE REV.C.F. LAMMERT, Hon. Seo. V.R.C.,

Consisting of

NEW SONGS, CHORUSES & JOKES,

Stump Speech

Prof. DAZZLEUM, and to conclude with

A NEGRO ABSURDITY

OUT OF PLACED Hongkong, September 17, 1902, 1274

ALEXANDRA

CINEMA THEATRE.

TONIGHT

TU-NIGHT

THE SPLENDID FILM

1279|

THE OWL GRILL ROOM HAS REMOVED TO MORE COMMODIUUS PREMISES 2931, De Voux Boan, Near the MUTUAL STARBE

SPECIAL RATED FOR MONTELLY OMDATE. TIFFINALL

$10 par Mouth, * FULL BOARD 040 87

PERFTES, SHALL GOODS ADWAYS ON HAND, HARRY NEWBOLD, Proprietor. Hongkong, May 19, 1908.

786

CHER WING & Co.

Aud mny other Wier Pictures never before 17, 28 and 25, LEE YUEN STERET (WEST)

*sem in Hongkong,

Every Hlantat 815/v.m.

ME TORS

ATSA

HONGKONGA

EN

ANGLISIMAN (Married), with many

'years' experience in Leading Shipping, Firms in the Far East (China, Japan and the Etruita); "desires Position; unscoep tionable references, and no objection to Outport; has thorough knowledge of Book-Ţ keeping and Insurance (Hire, Marine And Lite)

Reply to

digue Care of Chuva Maní." Offos Hongkong, September 17, 1908,

WANTED.

1971

FURNISHED HOUSE, on the Peak For Lower Levels: from: December, 1809, to March, 1909, or longer

Apply ASA BİR

Care of CHINA MATE. Ollos, Hongkong, September 1, 1908,

Plats

ETEBL

OFFICES In QuES' ROAD CENTRAL No. 2, DES YEUX VIELAS, Poak. OFFICES in BANK BUILDINGS, Top Floor.

O. MA SPEAK BUNGALOW, Mount Kellet, Fardisbed. From Int October, 31:38, to 3006-June, 1909, Fant 3100 month and taxes.

2. BEACONSFIELD ARCADE, facing the Parade Ground,

A GODOWN in Dunnett, STAN

Apply to MEMA

LINSTEAD & DAVIS 3rd Floor, Alorsudra Buildings, Hongkong, April 18, 190)...

184

MONTH BRITISH AND MERCANTILE

· INSURANOB COMPANY,

TOTAL FORIWAT 31st DeusER, 1907.

982218,114,624

Autherland Capitki £9,000,000 Subscribed Capital £2,780,00023 Paid-up Capital £68

II Fire Finds 8,066,387-157 Il-Ladies Annuity Funds 16,315,842 10 3 Sinking Food Account 45, 907753

818,114, 894 11

Beraue Fire Branch £990,668 13 1 B Life & Annalty.... 147,291 18 4

#182 Binking Fund Account"

1158 159 16:11: Brands of the kirukusid.