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TUESDAY, MARCH 8, 1910,

HONGKONG FLOWER SHOW.

Largs Hatry of Kxhibits.

The annual exhibition of dowers and vegetables under the auspicion of the Hongkong Horticultural Society was held at tho Botanical Gardena this afternoon. The umber sad quality of the exhibits com pared very favourably with these of leat your and refpots the greatest credit on the hardworking and energetic secretary, Mr Laurance Gibbe, and the committee is arranging much an interacting annual ax hibition. There was a considerable attend.

ance which was augmented as the after

noon wore on.

The band of the 15th Rajputs were prosent under Bandinnater C. T. Coke and Kave the following selections:-

Waltz, Seo Saw: Selection, Veronique ; Intermezzo, Dans le jardin; Waltz, Hydro patban: Overture. Pour and Pensant: Waltz, Estudiantina; Polka, Handyman, "and a Piccole Solo.

3 'pots of Narcisan Taults, 1st Mry Ho Tung: Zad, A. B. Rouse.

3 pots of Haliotrope. let, Mrs Torder;; Sud, Lady May.

THE SHARES FINS CASE.

Li Hing Lau applied at the Supreme

3 pots of Ferns, distinct variaties. No Court this morning, before Mr W. Ras award.

3 pots of Fan Pain (Livintonia chi. uerais). 18, F. H. Armatrone.

3 po of Palms other than Fan Palms, 1st, Hon. Mr Basil Taylor.

3 pots of Froach or African Marigolds.

Mrs Ho Tung

3 pots of Pet Marigolds (Calendula officinalis). No award

VKORTADLAS ETC.—OFEN TO ALL EXCEPT

PRAK QANDENS AND CHINNIN MARKET

Davies, acting Chiel Jaslice, zad, Mr Justice Gomperts, sitting as a Fell Court for leave to appeal against the decision' of Justice Gomperts in the two apainab the Shun Loong Les firm, in the ground that the judgment was wrong in law inae much me the contract on which the action was founded was made for an immoral ригрока.

THE CHINA MAIL.

THE LICENSING BOARD...

A meeting of the Licensing Board wan held in the Colonial Maretary's office nu Monday afternes, for the parjure of considering the following application to transfer from Isyder Silbernar to Ephraim. Fishel Kellermayar the publican's-licence to sell by total Intoxicating liquorn on premises No. 184, Queen's Road Central, under the sign of "The Globe Hotel."

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Hon. Sir Henry May presided, and there THE FINEST SELECTION] were also present: The Hon, Mr. M Thomson, the Hou. HrE. Orbaize, homes

Collection of vegetables, (not less than 6

Mr G. G. Alabastor, instructed by Mr. F. Hoogh. A. Shelton Hooper, D. P. variotion). These must be staged in a box Shenton, appeared for the appellants, and

Craddock and Q. A. Woodooek, ssarsiory. not larger than fix 4 ft. 3 inches Sir Henry Berkeley, E.C., instructed by which stated that the applicant bad been in The Chairman read the pollas report, deep.. 1st. Sir Paul Chater; 2od, Bo Kom

Mr Otto Hong Sing, represented the Hongkong only a few weeks, and nothing TOPR.

Hands of Calory. 1st, Sir Paul Chatar: respondents. 2nd, He Kon Tong: 31; Mi Rodger.

was known agulasi Na pharmeter. Informa 4 Caulidoware or Broccoli. 1st Mix)

tion had been received that he formerly held licensed premises at Hankow, but Rodger End, P. W. Goldring

thèse premises wwe burned down, and the license was cancelled.

Mix Rodger: 3rd, D. Dorabjee,

4 Cabbages. lat, Sir Paul Chater; 2nd, 6 Lettuces, lab, Re Kow Tong, 2nd,

От У. Ком.

Amongst the principal prize winners wora Fir Paul Chater, Hon. M: W. J. Grosson,

2 Vegetable Marrows, 1st Ho Kom Tong Mrs Choa, Mrs Turner, Mr C. D. Wil in-

6 Bretar 1st, Sir Paul Chater; 2nd, Hu non, Lady May, Mrs Jones Hughes, Kom Tong: 3rd, D. Dorabiae, A. B. Rouse, Ms P. W. Goldring, and

6. Carrots. 1st. Sir Paul Chater; 2nd, Mrs Ho Tung

7

nd-

As usual, the arkibita wore staged in theo Kem Tong: Jr. Miss Rodgor.

6 Turaips. 1st, Miss Patay Earr; End, central section of the gardons, which had been specially roofed in for the occasion. Miss W. W. GressoN.

19 Onions. No exhibit. In their picturesque setting the blooms and Tegetables were shown off to groat ad Mins Patay Kerr,

13 Tonistons. Lat, P. Sargt Kerr: 2nd, antage, there being some exquisite flowers

13 Potatoes. lat, Ho Kom Tong: 2nd, on view. The big groups attracted special

D. Dorabjee. notice. In polot of numbers the entries 25 Radish, 1st, Sir Paal Chater: Brid, were about the same as last year, a hat Hon Mr W. T. Greson; 3rd, P. W. those in the regotable section wore cooking.

siderably more. Here some romarkably 25 Brussels Sprouts. 1st, Miss R. Long- good produce was to be seen. Considering the extremely day weather which baley: 2nd, Miss Rodger.

prevailed during recent months the whole show was most satisfactory. Indeed, the officials consider it one of the very best over held in Hongkong. It will certainly repay all who give it visit and will doubtless surprise many at the beauty and variety of plants and flowers cultivated in the Colony. The considerable work

of

end. Dr Y. Kow.

25 pods of Pass. Ist, Mr W. J. Grossoa;

Chater: 2nd, D., Dumbjes; ri, Mus 25 pods of French Bone! lat, Sir Paul

Rodger.

Melons. No exhibits.

4 Cucumbers. No exhibita.

Dish of Strawberries, not less than 20

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31r Alabastor said it had been abandantly proved that plaintiff, was aware that the defendant frm was a brothel and that the goods were to be used in order to attract persons there and the sharks fins ware Mr E. J. Grist, who appeared for the 13 supplied as an attraction for immorality. applicant, stated that Mr Yullermayor was

Sir Henry Borkeley contended that the 32 posts of ago, and had been in the Far IN THE ORIENT. word "Laz" did not mean brothel in the Esst for seven years. He came out in rostricted sense in which it was known in 1003 and joined the Customs at Shanghai, English but a restaurant, an eating house, eratinalog ta that service for four years.. where the demi-monde frequented. The Then he went to Hankow and opened a sharks fins were obtained for the austomers. restaurant. There was a report bafore the

The Chief Justice said that in his opinion | Bhard from his Consul, which stated thms | the appeal must be allowed. The whole the appllows had been known since be question in that case was whether the goods came to China, and there was nothing wore supplied to a house of ill-fame withagrinet him. the knowledge of plaintiff what the place

as a brothel.

Mr Justice Gompertz concurred. The appeal was allowed with costs.

THE LIBEL ACTION.

r Eooper-Ha says his license canealled at Hankow after the pramines,

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Mr Grist-He gave up the business because it did not pay.

Tho Chairman-What is the considera-

Boforo Mr W. Reos Davies, acting Chiottion for the goodwill in this caset

MI Grist I couldn't tell you fight off. Justice, and Mr Justice Gompertz, sitting I think it is about $8,000. as a Full Court, at the Supreme Court this

Hon. Mr Thomson-Dosa he buy the

akaging and arranging the exhibits was in fruits. 1st, P. W. Goldring; 2rd, Hon. morning the President in Hongkong of the stock, too!

the hands of a hard working commitros, prominent amongst whom were Moaars. W. J. Tutcher, L. Gibbs, W. L. Pattenden, C. E. H. Beavis and Ho Kon Tong.

The judges who all did their work carefully and well were:-Mrs Brevin, Mrs Looker. Miss Bryer. Masers H. H. J. Gompertz, Fl. Heaphreys, D. W. Crad- dock, J. Barton, and W. J. Totcher.

Br J. Barton is the President. Mr L.

Gibb the painstaking secretary, aud Mr W. L. Patteuden the treasurer.

Donors to the prize fund were Hi Excellency the Governor (Sir F. D. Lugard), Major General Broadwood, Sir Pax Chater, Mesara Ho Kem Toog. Lau Chu Pak. Wang Kam Tuk, Ho_Fook, Loopg Yun Po. D. Dorabjee, E. W. Looker, J. Barton, L. Gibbs, Mrs Van Buren And Mrs Ho Tung.

During the afteroca. His Excellency the Governor patronised the shor and ovinced a considerable interest is the exhibits on view. At & p p.n. Hrs Looker, in the absence of Lady Bay, through indisposition, pre- sented the prizes to successful competitors. The band programme for to-morrow will

be:-

My W. J. Gremon..

VYGETABLE SEC.—FRAK GARDENS ONIT.

Collection of vegetables, nut less than varisties. (These must be staged in a bex not larger than ft. x 4ft. ind 3 inches deap) 1st, C. D. Wükinson; Zad, Mrs Fisher.

4 Honda of Celery. 1st Ms Wakeman; 2nd, Mrs Jonus Hughes.

4 Caulidowar or Broccali. 1st,¡F. B. Armstrong: 3rd, G. Moxon,

4 Cabbages Int, F: B. L. Bowley Sud, F. R.mstrong,

6 Letten. Ist, H. W. Lanker; Zad, 3ry Grifid

6 Breta, 14, C. D. Wilkinson; 2nd. C. L. Ede; 3. H. W. Looker.

Harris.

6. Carrota. 1st, Mrs ; ed. A. 6 Turnips, 1st. A. Harris: 2nd, C. Ede.

6 Onious. No exhibits,

12 Tomato No. exhibits.

M.

95 Reddishes. 1st, Mire Grifin; 2nd C. D. Wilkinson.

15 pods of Peas. 1st, F. H. Armstrong: 2nd Me Jezes Hughen,

25 pods of French Bear. No exhibita. March, Georgia; Valve. Sweet Briar; 2 Vegetable marrows. 1st, Mr Jones Salaction, County Girl: Tubaphone Sole, Hughes; 2nd F. H. Armis:rog. Dan Cupid; Corset Sola (with effects)

Dish of Strawberries, not loer than 20 "Ein Nacht in der Seizer": Grad fruits 2nd, Hon Mr Bugil Taylor. overture, Danco Valentia (Suppe): Hell Biota". Tell me while the Church balls i

CUT FLOWERS, OPEN TO ALL EXCEPT UMKINCHI MARSET GARGINEIRA.

ring (Tempest Fosti); March, "Kis-12 bunches of eut Flowers to be shown aboner's" (Cokoj

in 2 regulation stands of 6 bunches each,

Prize List.

PLANTS IN POTS-OPEN TO ALL EXCEPT ZEAZ GARDENS.

6 pota of Annusls er plants raised from wed the same season. 1st, Ho Kom Tengi 2nd, Sir Paul Chater.

3 pots of Flowering plants' other than annnals. 18, Miss Wallace; 2nd, Mes Browia.

3 pots of Far Palms (Liristonia chinensis). Ist, D. Derabjés; dad, H. N. Mody.

• 3. pots of Palms other than Fan Paltas.

ont less than 6 varieties in all, der tess than 2 varieties in the same stand. 3: Chon; Pod, Mr Ho Tuag.

lat

6 Roses. 1st, A. Nicholson; 2nd Mr Makeham.

12 Curaations, and/or Picotees. Pani Chater.

12 Pansies. let,, Mre Ho Tung Pani Chater.

1st, Sir 2nd Sir

2 Ladies' Flower Sprays and 2 Gentle-

Basil Evangelical MissionarySociety applied for special leave to appeal to the Privy Council against the decision of the Fall Court in the case in which they sued the Hongkong Sheung Po newspaper, Ltd., and Hong Wa, editor, to recovor damages for libel.

Mr M. W. Slade, K.C., fostreetod by Mp Looker, represented the appellants, and Sir Henry Berkeley, B.C., instructed by Mr Otto Kong Sing, was for the re spondents.

Hr Gris-The stock and everything, but not the promises. Mr Silberman bought the premises some years ago, and he is granting a lease for five years with the option of renewal for another ivo.

Mr Craddock-åt a rental ? Mr Grist-Yas.

Hon. Mr Osborne-In addition to the 38,000 7

Mir Grist Yoa

Hon. Mr Osborne-What rent is he going to pay?

Mr Grist --$400.

The Chairman-Per month!

Mr Grist-You.

The applicant was then called in and questione

The Chairman-I understand you had a licenso in Bankow?

Mr Slade said the decision of their Lord- | Mr Hooper--Can you tell us the present ships affected a large number of corpora-ement for the house 1 tions.

Mr Grist-I don't know. The decision, họ submitted, was that where a corporation was carrying on its profession or business through their servants as they must do, and the libel was Published upon these servants, embodying a criminal offence upon them in the execution of their duties and in consequence of such false allegations a corpontion was

Applicant-Yes.

The Chairman-Why did you give it up? Applicant-I had a grill room only, and it did not pay. Then my wife took ill and we loft for the hills, leaving a mabager in

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charge who took to drink. While away INo Subscription. received telegram that may place was on fire, and on my toinen I had the manager pressed, but nothing was proved againat

injured it could not recover in an action for libel although the words complained of bave canecd damages, and that it could only recover on proof of special damogen. him.

The Chief Justice--We did not express

Mr Hooper The papers before the Board an opinion as to whether it could recovery your lens was cancelled. Who cAR- damages or not.

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Continuing. Mr Slade said the case was one of the bighest importance to all corporations carrying on business in Hongkong and missionary societios and trading corpora tions which would be effected by the judgments of their lordships, other cor porations like the Hongkong and Shangzi Bank and other banks in the colony would also be effected.

Sir Henry Berkeley submitted that their

men Button Holes 1. Hon. Mr W. J.Lordships had no power to grant the ap Gresson; 2nd, Dirs Blakeham,

plication. The question involved was not 1 Hand bouquet in vase. Ist, Hoa. Mr one which involved question of great W. J. Greason.

general or public interest within

the

Mr Grist-That is the polics report in Hongkong, which is more or less mielanding

Mr Hopar-The authorities did not cancel it?

Applicant-No.

The Chairman-What are you paying for taking over the promises of the Globe - $1,500 cab.

The Chairman-To what does that referi Applicant-The goodwill and the fur-

niture.

The Chairman-How much for the furaiture 7

that amount.

Applicant-Everything is included in

The Chairman-How much of the $9,500) Bouquet of Wild Flowers to be shown in mesning of the rais. Be took it that was paid for the goodwill, and how much Tases for children not exceeding 15 years the rule splod to no new principal

lab, Miss Wallace; 2ad, Hon. M: W. J. of age. 1st, Miss Nancy Badaley; 2nd, enunciated, tho, decision of their lord for the furniture and fittings?

Gresso0.

pota of Roses. 1st, Sir Paul Chater; end, Miss Wallaco.

3

Master F. H. Armstrong.

CUT FLOWERS--YEAR GARDENS ONLY.

Applicant--I have not valood them ships followed well established law. separately. Bo submitted that ao now principal of

Hon. Mr Osborne-Esve you valued the law was anunciated but merely applied the rule of law to the facts before the court.

stock 7 pota of Fremia, 18, Ho Kom Tong:

ud, Hon. Mr W. J. Gressul.

"3

pots of Geraniuma, jet, Sir Paul Chater; 2nd, Hon. Mr W. J. Gresson.

3 pots of Camelliaa. No award.

3pots of Dubline. Zat, Sir Paul Chater, 2ad, Mrs HoTing: 3rd, Hen. Mr W. J. Gressen.

4

pots

of Palex Drummondii. 1st. Mrs Ha Tung; Jod, Ho Kom-Tasg; 3rd, Boc.

Mr W. J. Gressor.⚫

3 pots of Carnations and or Picoteen. 1st,

Six Faul Chater; 2nd, H. N. Medy.

8 bunches of ent flowers, distinct 1st, Mrs Turner; 2nd, Mire

varietion, Leefe.

8 bunches Nasturtium, not less than discinet colours. 1st, Ma Turner: 20d,

Mrs Leef.e

The Chief Justice-The facts were very exceptional.

*Sir Henry Berkeley said the facts were.

only exceptional in so far that plaintiffs are Mareligious body and the libel was in respect of the hospital. They were not oxception- al in law. Counsel in conclusion srbmitted that the Privy Council would not antortsin

12 Pansies. 1st, Mrs Turner; 2ad, Ho Tuan.

1 bunch Violete. 1st, C. D. Wilkinson; 2nd, Lady May.

DÄ BITS-OPEN TO ALL.

Group of Flowering and Foliage plants. Space limited to 12 feet by 10 feet. 1st,

3 pots of Dianthus, other varieties, oxire Ho Tung; 2nd, Hon. Mr W., J. Gres. cluding Carnation and Picoteo. Ist, Mrsson; 3rd, Sir Paul Chater. Makebam; Sad, Mrs Ho Tang; 3rd, Hon. Mr W. J. Gresson,

3 pots of Fansies... 1st. Hon. Mr W. J. Gresson; 2nd, Mra Ho Tung; 3rd, Ho| Kom Tong,

3 pots of Violets. Lab, Ho Kom Tong 2nd." Sir Paul Chater.

pots of Mignonette, lat, Mra Ho Tong; 2nd, o Kom Tong; 3rd, Sir Paul Chater.

pols of Nasturtium (tall varieties). 1st, Hon. Mr W. J. Gresson'; 2nd, Y. Howell. 3 pote of Nasturtium (dwarf varieties). Sir Paul Chater; 2nd, Ho Kom Tong. pote of Narcisaurs Tazutta. 1st, Mrs Ho Tung 2nd, Hon. Mr W. J. Gresson 3rd, Mza Chos.

3 pots of Amiens. 1st, 3rs Chos; 2nd, Ho Kom Tong.

3 pots of Ferns, excluding Maiden Hair Ferns. Lat, e Kom Tong.

3 pats of Maiden Hair Ferns 1st, Mrat

Hp Tung; 2nd, J. 1. Plummer; 3rd, Sir

Paul Chater.

3_pats of Chrysanthomens. ist, Ho

Kom

Tong

3 puta of Marguorites (Chrysanthemum rutescens), ist, Ho Kom Tong; 2nd, P.

W. Goldring

3 pots of Frimals. 1st, Mrs Ho Tang:

2nd, Ho Kou Tong.

J

3 pots of Paouy.” No ezlibits.

3 pots of Sairis lot, Ho Kom Tong

End, Hon. Mr W. J. Grasson.

Best arrangement of Cut Flowers and Foliago, according to the rule of Japoneso Art. No award.

Best kept Private Garden at the Peak. 1st, C. M. Elo.

Best kupt Private Garden at Kowloon. No award.

Best kept Private Garden at. Hongkong exclusive of the Feat. No-award.

the case-and-added-that- be was sorry to have to oppose that application but he thought their lordships ought to refuse it.

The Chief Justice said they would like to consider the points and would reserve their judgment.

THE WATER SUPPLY.

Applicant-My contract is for all stock opened. For unopened stock I have to pay

extra.

additional for vinee not opened.

Hon. Mr Caborne-Do you have to pay

Applicant-Yee.

The Chairman-What is your lease Applicant-Five years, and five years'

option.

“The Chairman-What is your rental 7-

Applicant $475, and I have to pay taxes. Hon. Mr.Thomson-What

value of the premises.

Applicant--I don't know.

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CITY AND HILL DISTRICT WATER WORKS

LEVSL,

1909.

below overto

Best Table Decoration. (First day only).tam, as in 28 fb, 1st, Mra Maitland; 2nd, Mrs Beth.

One Stump or Rockwork. 1st, Mrs Hoytam Byewash 2 ts Kom Tong.

in. below overflow' ... Two Figaro Plants. lat, Ho Kom Tong; o. above or dow

TytatoJntermediate 5 ft. 2nd, Mrs He Tung.

Pokfulam, 165, 1 km.

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Collection of fruit, natire or foreign, not less than 6 variation, in a box not larger than 4 ft. x 3 ft. and 3 inches deep. Lat,

Ho Kom Toog; 2nd D. Dorabjee.

$ Byadathe in Pots or Glasses, 1st, Sir

Paul Chator; 2nd, Mrs Ho Tung,

6 Pota of Tulipe: No exhibit,

"

1010.

Applicant-I think over $50.

The Chairman-What did you get, on your insurance policy on account of the fire.

Applicant-700 odd tsels.

Mr Craddock-The premises were only

in, below overdow partially burned,

in bow overflow insurance company paid me water

Applicant-They wóre not badly burned.

6 in. above overBowdanager.

wong Nai Chương 53 th is 14 £n, ubora overflow

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Atam Byewash............ Tytam Intermodisto - Pokrutum .

6 Pots of Daffodils. ist, Mrs Maitland:ong Was Choong 2nd, Lady May.

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WEATHER REPORT.

1010. 181,13.000

1908, 249,50,000 100,000 180.021000 139,768,000

32540,000 2,570,000

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Total DGS.BET,530 183.178.000

Mr Craddock-Was there any question: raised by the insurance company?

Applicant None, whatever.

Mr Hooper-In what office were you' insured?

Applicant-The Law Union.

The Chairman informed the applicant 3,200 that the Board had decided to grant the Application, but at the same time they wished to remind him that the license was at annual one. It would have to come op at the next session of the Board for con- Caldoration just like any other license. Although the applicant had brought to

Consumption of water in the "Oity And Hill District during the month of February.

1 CR.

1910.

Hongkong Observatory.

The following notice is issued from the Coupon, 192,342,000 15,661,000 gallon their notice that he had paid a sum for the

On the 8th at 12.20 p.m.-The barometer i

has risen considerably to moderately owari

Estimated population.... 20110 100010 Consumption per hond

17.5 per day maono, F.

the N. part of the Sea of Japan, and on February 1910

3 pota of Chinese Orchids. 1st Ho Kom fallen slightly over S. Chink.

the N. cout of China respectively, and

Tong; 2nd, Mra Ho Tung.

PLANTS IN. FOTE—PÉAK GIRDENS ONLY. valley.

goodwill, and entered into a fire you' Go with the option of renewal, the Board Constant supply in all districts during did not admit that his license was anything bub an annual ficanise, and it would bo. Intermittens supply by Rider mains inquita competent for them to refuse that Rider Main districts during February 1949, licorso at the next sessions, or si soy

KOWLOON WATER WORKS INȚAL,

Prosnars is higbost over the Yangtzo

It is relatively low to the H. of

1909.

Kowloon Gravita'] 24 12.4 0.

6 pota of Annuale or, plants raised from Japan and over the B. part of the China bead the same season," ist. Mra Ho Tang: Sea.

2ad A. B. Rouse; 9rd D. D. Wilkinson. Fresh monsoon may be expected in the Formons Chamel and the N. part of the China Sea.

pote of Flowering plants, other than Annual lat, Mrs Tarner; 2nd, M Murray.

9 pots of Geraniums. Is, Mrs Tarder,

3 poza of Dahlias. 1st. His Ho Tung.

Hongkong rainfall for the 24 hours end. og at 10a.m. to-day, 0.09 inches,

Forecast for the 24 hours anding at noon 1.-Hongkong and Neighbourhood

3 pots of Terbenas. Ist, Mrs Turner. to-morrow t

3 pota of Mignonotte. Int, Mrs Ho

Tungad, C. D. Wilkinum; 3rd, MN.E winda; fresh to strong; fair,

Jonor Hughts. •

3.pots of Nasturtium 1st Mira Turner;

2nd, A. B. Rouse.

3 pots of Frecaia. Hughes; 2nd, Lady May,

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Specially adapted for Water Supply, Irrigation, Driving Wall Pumps, Hydraulicking, Fira... Preisation, and General Pumping Purpnies.

The lightest" and most powerful: Pump

hoa tie markat, wolghs only sjowt.

Write for Mlustrated Pomykist, No. 819, LANGUET MAXIRB OF KÍSK-CLASS ZIJN IN THE WORLD. HERRYWEATHER & SONS,-|

63, Loog Acre, London, WC; p

The Directors of the Shangha and Hongkew Wharf Q., Ld., will recommend,

made by the LIDGERWOOD MANFG. Cɔ.

PUMPS

Various makes in stock, including TANGYE & WORTHINGTON.

RICE MILLS.

Quotations for any description of Machinery or Engineering Plant on application to DODWELL & Co., Ltd., MACHINERY DEPT, KITSON LIGHT

Kerosene Oil. A Brilliant, Safe and Cheap Illuminant, by

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ON UMBER

LARGE STOCK OF ALL SIZES ON HAND.

| JOHN & ROBERT HARVEY

"& CO., LIMITED,

ESTABLISHED 1770,

THE Undergrad have been appointed SOLE AGES in Hongkong and Boxin Ohing for the above. Company'ı WHISKIES.

DODWELL & CO., LTD. Over £2,000

INVESTED FUNDS

8 a rala a man will feel well satisfied if at the annual meeting to be held on the over £12,000,000.

PAID DAILY IN ÜLaime,

A he can hotble scoups on cratches in 15th instant, the payment of a final divi THE STANDARD LIFE OFFICE.

Kowloon Gravitation 147,483,500 115,203.pos two or three weeks after apnining doud of Tls. 4 por shers for the year 1909.

Consumption of water is Kowloon sake, and it is two or three months before bais fally recovered. This is so anxieces- during the month of January,

Consumption. 18,802,000 11,116,000 gallons Estimated population (1,166,500 $1,000 | Consumption per kami j

&1 par Ay

T

-10102.

CHAMBERLAINS COUGH REMEDY

loss of time, or in many cases in leh Chamberlain's Pain Buin has been promptly and freely applied a completa cere has been efected a lues than one many remarkable cures of volds and The Government analyst reports that wook's time, and in some case within

effected by this preparation have 3Bouth out of Chiar between Hory the water is of excellent quality,

three days Pele Bator is more widely made is famens over a large part of the kong and Lazooka;-Same as No. 1.

koown, however, for its cure of theums. erilized eld. It can always be depended fisco. For sale by all okeraista and shore. For sale by all hemlate and store

kosperi

2-Formosa Channel: N.E. winda, fresh, ¦

1st, Me: Jones

4--South coast of China between Hang-

kong and Kisinaa ; Same is No. 1,

P. N. EL. Joxes,

Water Authority.

£1,000 POLICY FOR £20.8.

The above monthly premium will secure a £1,000 Policy on a

good life aged 25 next birthday.

PREMIUMS BY MONTHLY INSTALMENTS

WITHOUT EXTRA CHARGE.

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