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Plea for a Noble Building."
""(Continued from Page 5.)'
"WASTEFUL AND SUPERFLUOUS LUXURY." Hon. Me Osborne-Had this resolution
bon brought forward in connection with open spiacos iri the crowded districts of the town, I would have given it my whole hearted support; but seeing that the land in question, a raluable building elte, is literally surrounded by open spaces, the
GETTING WEAKER EVERY DAY
Ts Cotaro Young Lady Was Is A PRECARIOUS CONDITION INDEan Üstil DR. WILLIAMS, FINE PILLS CUERD EIR DECLINE, RESTORED BIL STRENGTS,
MADE HER STzong,“Barry anD HELLERY."
Anotions.
FRIDAY, APRIL 15, 1910
PUBLIO AUCTION.
THE Undersigned have received Instruc
tions from A. Baarvoros, Esq., to sell by Pablia Auction,
Intimations.
J. T. SHAW,
TO-MORROW (SATURDAY), Tailor and
the 10th April, 1910, codimencing at-
8.30, within his residence"
*Dermcs, ROBINSON ROAD,
THE WHOLE OF HYS
Outfitter.
EW would think, looking at the bright Η
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No. 2. PIDOTA STREET,
Hoyakaya. Hongkong, January 9, 1902,
THE BIRD IN THE HAND
816
(A BIRD IN THE HAND IS, WÜRTH TWO IN THE 'BUSH)_{
E bird in the hard to the merchant is the customer withia the store. I requires some sort of attraction in the first place to get the customer thereabout the best at
whole harbour in frout, I think that to transform it into a paltry tower patch, when we already possess beautiful gardens A short distance up the hill, would be un act of wasteful not superlacus laxury; fadeed, the only benefit that would accrue
do Silva zelated in the following words
FURNITURE,
THEREIN CONTAINED.
Comprising
Taakwood Hatstand with Borelled Glass,
RACQUETS,
House House Food, Mutwal, Marble-top Blackwood Sideboard with SLAZENGER'S
Columbu
Elie
"
I fell into a decline' about two and half years ago," said Miss do Sva, And became a constant sufferer from
splitting hondaches. Sputs seemed to be floating before my vision when these headaches were at their worst, and my eyes also pained me greatly, especially when I was in a bright light.
Afis E. E. Silva of Colombe cho here tells the story of her cure by
Dr. Williams' Pink Pills. -
from such a misuse of the land would be to give an esthetic setting to the froat of the Ilongkong Club. In regard in the second ronson that the land should be reserved for fature public buildings, the argument strikes me we being" somewhat strnized, considering that we already possess suitable efticos for all public stairs except the Law and the Port, buildings for which are in process of erection, and-it-is--generally believed, will in the fullness of time, be ready for occupation. The Colonial Sec retary's One and the Public Works Department might perhaps with advantage be located on the site, but I do not think that under the present financial circuta stances of the Colony the benefit of such a change would justify "Government in sacrificing the large sum offered and which will enable work to proceed on more than one needed public improvemert, amongst which, as pointed out by your Ex- colléncy, are Stätze Pier, Kowloon Fier, to which I should like to add public hathing grounds East and West, and the Adornment. of that unpicturesque wilderness known as King's Park, Kowloon. The hon. member who moved this resolution has reminded us in public print of our duty to posterity many months, during which time I con we ceod no such reminder.sulted doctors and medicines regularly, During the past 20 years, Sir Hongkong but all the physicians' care and skill did has never been out of the builders' hinds
me no good at all—I simply grew weaker almost everything we possess that makes
every day. for progress, comfort and convenience has been provided during the last quarter bf
century-Recintaations, Waterworks, Roads, public and private Offices, Clubs, Hotels, Docks, Wharves, Tramways In- rounds, dustrial buildings Churches, Schools, Hospitals, and finally the Coirersity, for which the Colony-owes so much to your Excellency, testify with force and cloquence to the manner in which residents, whose working days, aen pently over, have provided for the Colony's future to benefit of posterity rather than themselves. With the opening of the Railway, Hong kong comriences a new chapter of its
I think
Recreation
"I lost all desire for food, oson the
I continued in this wratched state for
Tables, Markinstop Blackwood
TENNIS
and Flower Standa, Oremantels, Brussels and Indian Carpets and Rugs, Teakwood Irtension Dising Table and Chairs, Japanese Silk-embroidered and Lacquered Seresus, One large Chinese Cabinet, Bronts and Brass Fes and Oronments, Brass and Brass-mounted Tron Bedsteads with Wire sad Hair Mattresses, Marble-top Wash. standa, Teakwood Wardrobes and Dressing AYRES'
Tablon with Bevelled Glass, Chast-of Drawers, several very Old Clocks, English and Japanese make, Uns American Marble" Ice Chest, &o, &c.;
+
Alo
Oun Gramaphone and Records, Ups full alzo English Billiard Table and Accessorie complete by Hennig Bros., London.
And
A large quaucity of Plants in Pots.
Datalogger will bu luemod,
Ou View on Thursday, the 14th April, 1910.
TEEMA - Qual
*
HUGHES & HOUGH,"
Auctioneers.
Hengkong, March 31, 1910.
428
PUBLIC AUCTION.
THE Undersigned bare received Instruc tions to Sell by Public Auction, FOR ACCOUNT OF THE CONCERNED,
on
SATURDAY,
moet tempting dishes failing to give me appetite. I became ab thin, weak and Langaid that exercise of any kind was the 16th April, 1910, at 11 am., at their distasteful to me, and life lost all its
Salas Rooms, No. 9, Des Touz Road, corner of Ice House Street- interest and enjoyment.
(One hundred and one) ... 101 Cass GREEN PEAS,
(Angela Brand).... TERM-A arcal,
HUGHES & HOUGH,
"Auctioneers, Hongkong, April 13, 1910.
It was my brother who mirised me then to try Dr. Williams Pink Pills foz Pale People. He had used them himself, and declared them to be unrivalled as a
I noticed Tonic medicice.
an improve- ment in my condition after taking only the first bottle. My appetite, for instance. more interesting and worth the living. was greatly improved, and life seemed After I had taken sex bottles I was completely cured, and not merely for the time being only but permanently, for have not had a returu of my old complaints for over seventeen monthe,
I do not suffer from headaches, my appetite "I am now strong, healthy and happy.
traction in a real, live advartisment; } history, and if the men who come after tais of the best, my eyes ueror pain me, and
something good that will catch the eye tbat bas beou carefully written, artis- tically.compiled and strikingly set up. Advertisements in the China Mail and Overland China Mail read the brat, Took the best and give the best respits.
Hongkong, April 12, 1910.
THE DOGS' HOME..
YAUMATI
are able during the next 25 years to show I am a cheerful, healthy girl once again as good a record as this, thes, Sir, purwing to the great good Dr Williams' Pink terity will hare even less neo than we Pills have done me. As a mark of my to-day for a flower garden on the friest sito atitude I give you full permission to in the Colony.
publish my statement.
ME HEWETT'S VIEWA.
Weak women are weak usually only because their blood lacks nourishment. Dr Wiliams' Pink Pills for Palo People create the good Blood requisite to restore perfect health, and this is why they hayo cured thousands of both sexes of Ansomia,
PUBLIC AUCTION.
BALLS.
TENNIS
BALLS.
Black
Domino' Racquet.
Hongkong, November 1, 1908.
TCE.
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NOTION' IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Partnership heretofore subsisting between us the Undersigned carrying on business as SHARE and GEŃKKAL BROKERS : No. 5,, Quaen's Road Ost-- tral Victoris, under the stylo or fimm of VERNON & SMYTH has been dig salved and the interest and responsibility of the Undersigned JOHN YARDLEY VERNON VERNON in the said firm has 490
consed an from the 31st March, 1919.
All debta deo to and owing by the late firm of VERNON SMITH ll, be- received and paid respectively by the Under- sigued FRANE SMYTH who will continue to carry on the said business under the style or firm of VERNUN & SHITE.
Dated the 1st day of April, 1920.
THE Undersigned have received instruc453
tions from Tas RROTSTRAR OF TRE SOTAEME COCET or Hosezono, to Sell by Public Auction,
сд
TUESDAY,
الی
the 19th April, 1910, at 11 .. at their
SALES ROOMS, No. 8, Drs TZUI Road, Corner of Ice House Street, Victoris, Hongkong,- THE GOOD-WILL, STOCK-IN-TRADE, FURNITURE, MACHINERY, PLANT, ENGINE, PRINTING PRESSES, TYPE &c., &c.
OF THE
Hon. Mr Hewett-Your Excellency, when the hou member moved this résolu 484 tion first and began to speak it appeared to me there were several questions to which I might venture to reply, but after the very exhaustive manner in which your Nervous Debility, Decline, Indigestion,HONGKONG SHEUNG PO, CO., LTD. Excellency has dealt with the abole ques-Liver Disorder, Back pains, Rheumatisme, tion, and after the manner in which the Lumbago, Seintica, Paralysis, Beri-Bari, carrying on business at No. 13, Connaught hon. member on my right has spoken, very also the special ailments of ladies. They
(NEXT TO TE DISINFECTING STATION).
WILL receive all STRAY DOGS from litter and he said. The only besi- are obtainable from medicine vendors the Police, and is open for STORtion I ever had in supporting the Governorerywhere. ao direct from the Dr DOCS, DOGS OF OWNERS DOING ment in its proposal to utilise this particular Williams' Medicine Co., 84 Szechuan Rond, ON HOLIDAY, and DOGS FOR SALE. site for other purposes than a dower garden Shanghai; one bettle for $1.50, six bottles European management. Reasonable terms, future the ground might be required
was possibly that in the Inniediate for $8. post free to any address. Persous claiming ataya, wishing to bay,
However, the sell, or otherwige arrange for dogs should for government ofices.
question has beeu very fully discussed apply before 9 .. or after 6.1. to the elsewhere. I have made it my business to MANAGER, e/o DETECTING STATION, go into the latter very thoroughly, and I believe there is no question at all that For many years to come the kites at present available to the Government are ample to meet all the growing needs of this Celony. Parsonally, have not discussed the quest lon of this resolution kany extent,
YAUMATI
Hongkong, April 12, 1910.
"
481
UNION INSURANCE. SOCIETY OF CANTON, LIMITED.
NOTICE TO. SHAREHOLDERS.
FINAL DIVIDEND of TWENTY DOLLARS per Share for the year 1808, and an INTERIM DIVIDEND of THIRTY DOLLARS per Sharo fer the year 1909, will be payable on THURSDAY,
the 14th instant.
WARRANTS may be had on application at the Office of the Society on and after that date.
By Order of the Board,
W
E. M. NAVAL YARD.
WORKING BOILERS and EN- GINES to take Charge of running smolzha boars watch in the ELECTRIC POWER STATION. Apply to the ELETRICAL ENGINEER, B.M. Naval Yard, stating fall particulars, wages required, whether Earo- past or Chinese, and how long, a residont in the Colony,
(IN LIQUIDATION)
Road West, Victoria aforesaid, as a
going concern. TERMBAs saal.
Inspecting orders can be had from the
undersigned.
HUGHES & HOUGH. "Government Auctioneers. Hongkong, April 6, 1910.
461
For Sale.
YOR SALE
LENSHIEL' 125, The PEAK. To
Apply
*OWNER, Caru of Ours Maiz Orzicz. Hongkong, April 11, 1910.
477
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but I mix very freely a day latex XANTED & man with Experience in soen by appointment only. people representing all views of the Colony, and I have not heard any particular ex- pression of opinion against the action which the Government proposes to take. In view of the financial condition of the Colony the Government would by zo manner of manns be justified in allowing "this ground to lie vacant. It should be used for Government purposes if so required or failing that it should be utilised for the benefit of the Colony as the Government now propose, especially in view, as your
Hongkong, Apr 14, 1910,
-
C. MONTAGUE EDE Excellency, pointed out of the important OBINA TRADERS' INSURANCE CO..
Becretory.
Hongkong, April 14, 1910.
498
THE HONGKONG ELECTRIC
LIMITED.
CO.,
urgent works which have become absolutely necessary to meet the growing needs of the Colony. Therefore, as the matter has been fully discussed on a previous occasion, I certainly shall vote against the resolution Hit goes to the vote.
LIMITED.
NOTICE.
ROM this date and during my absence
from the Colony Ma J. B. K WHITTALL will not an SECRETARY of the Company,
By Order of the Beard,
C. MONTAGUE EDE,
Secretary. Hongkong, April 14, 1910.
FOR SALE
ASA GUING CONCERN the GEB-1
MAX TAVERN established since 1857- Apply to
Mestra DEACON, LOUKER & DEACON.
Hongkong, Mar 17, 1910.
386
SINGON & CO.
(88.) J. Y. V. VERNON. (34) F. SMITH.
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TRON, STEEL, METAL and HARD. IWARE MERCHANTS. Wholesale and Euail tronmongers Fig Iron and Foundry Coke Importers. Qederal Storp keeper and Shipchandlers. Nos. 25 and Order before you love so you may inteira 496 37, Hina LoonG STEZET, (2nd Street, west
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Hongkong, September 4, 1909.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the MIR GREBSON'S CHANGED ATITUDE,
TWENTY-FIRST ORDINARY
Hon. Mr Gresson-Sir, you referred to GENERAL MERTING of the Share-a letter sent in which was also referred to holders will be held at the Company's by the mover of the resolation as having Offices, St. Georga'a Building, on SATUR. many influential signature. I may say, Sir, DAY, the 30th April, 1910, at 12 o'clock that T'have signed that letter. Since then.. NOON, for the purpose of presenting the have learned the price the Government are REPORT of the Directors, togather with going to receive for this grocad, which A Statement of Accounts to 28th February would get. I will congratulate the Govera
very largely ezcels anything I hoped they UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF
CANTON, LTD. The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Comment very much, indeed if they will pat pany will be CLOSED from 16th to the this sale through and receive tix lakhs to
NOTICE 30th Apell, 1910, both days inclusivo. go towards the revenue of the Colony. We
By Order of the Board of Directors,
have been hearing als from you, Sir, of the GIBE, LIVINGSTON & 00,, urgent necessity to provide other public wugks and the difficulties with which the Agents.
454 Gnance will have to be met. I cannot up
·Bongsong, April. 13, 1920,
port the resolution, and I should like to Bay I withdraw my signature to that letter.
1910, and electing Directors and Auditors.
PREMIUM PATELL & CO.
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They are high-class and shaolutely safe securities, payable to bearor, lanned by the voriete Governments and Municipalities of Europe; they are redeemable at periodical drawings, alther with Cash Premiums varying from £40 to £40,000, or, at the very lost, at their full nomina valdo.
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Exporters & Importers
•
& GARDEN EVER CONTEMPLATED.
The Colonial Secretary-Sir. the moveri
1 of the resolution said he was under the impression that this particular dit would
| be reserved for public purposes, and that it camp as a surprise tabin to learn there was
An intention of selling it. Iamot under-
ROM this data and during my absence from the Colony Ma J. B. K. WEITTALL vill ses as SECRETARY of the Society.
4
By Order of the Board,
C. MONTAGUE EDE,
Secretary, Hongkneg, April 14, 1910,
stand, Sir, how he aus have laboured under Swatow such an impression in view of the question after question, which has been asked on
General Merchants subject. In 2004 his very respected brother, Fongkin FOMAKIN
and
Commission Agents.
Hongkong and
Canton.
Mr Gershom Stewart maked; "The open space in front of the Hongkong Club being nolonger used for the storage of cement locks, and the small railway to the Frayn for the erano baving barn picked up will the Government be able soon to allow the Botanical Department to open or the spor Tor public use as a garden, se promised by Sir Henry Blake on 20th July, 19037 Again at a mouting in February, 1908 M Onlinine asked: Will the Government cause this land to be laid out as a public gardon Caughter Hon, Mr Osborne-
(Continued on Fuga 5.)
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