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HONGKONG BUSINESS DIRECTORY.

BOOKBINDING

DAILY PRESS" OFFICE,

The only offer in China having European taught workmen. Equal to Home Work FURNITURE WAREHOUSEMEN

A CHEE & CO., Established 1859.

Every Household Requisito. Dopot for Eastman's Kodak Films and Accessories;

PUBLIC COMPANIES

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS SATURDAY, JANUARY 17TH 13

THE CHINA PROVIDENT LOAN AND MORTGAGE COMPANY, LIMITED. THE SIXTH ORDINARY ANNUAL MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS in the Company will be held at the OFFICES of the Company, 14, Des Voeur Rond, Victoria, THIS DAY (SATURDAY), the 17t JANUARY, 1993, at 11 o'clock A.M., for the: purpose of receiving a Statement of Accounts and the Report of the General Managers for the year ending 31st December, 1902, declaring a Dividend and electing a Consulting Com- mittee and Auditors,

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from THURSDAY, 15th, to SATURDAY, 17 JANUARY, 1803, both

17a, Queen's Road Central. CHEONG LE & CO., Furniture Store. Establishes over 20 years. Importers and

Exporter, Tenkwood Furniture, Black

wond, Jewellery, As, highest grade,d ys inclusive,

best and chompost. 8, Queen's Rond

Central,

JEWELLERS

MAISON LÉVY HERMANOS

Diamond Meroliants and Watchmakers, 20

Watson's Building, Queen's Road. Also at Shuanghai, Manila, Paris and Doilo

PHOTOGRAPHER

M. MUMEYA, JAPANESE ARTIST.

Bromide and Crayon Enlargements and airo colouring Photos and relief Photos. Views of China and Manila. Work

done for Amateurs; No. Ba, Queen's

RoadCentral.

PRINTING

DAILY PRESS" OFFICE. Proofs read by Englishmen.

STOREKEEPERS

F. BLACKHEAD & CO.,

Navy Contractors, Salakire, Provision and Coal Merchants, Solo Agents for Hartmann Rijen's Goanite Com-

pozition Red and Brand.

∙BISMARCK & CO.,

Navy Contractors, Ship

Chandlers,

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[ALL RIGHTS Reserved.] CHRIS OF ALL-SORTS,.

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S. BARING-GOULD, Author of "Mehalak," John Herring," &c.

CHAPTER V.

BETWIXT COP AND LIP.

in rb to the Court. Will you Introduce mu, Fouton--to your friend Pr

The Captain did ne desired, ant the restor led the way within,

"Here," said he;"" this side, into my snug- gory. We shall not be interrupted there. Will you have something to cut and drink? Some aberry whiskey and soda? No!-well you will want something, I have some queer news for you. Glad you have Mr. Gallup with you There are things that want looking into. Taka your essie, plonse. Let me dismiss the driver. you will hardly need him more. If you do wish to have your portmanteaus taken on to the Court, I will soud them there. That is a matter for your decision when you have heard what I

I will kettle with the follow," said Fonton, and left the room.

I have news to tell you: nome, come, give me

your hand, Al ny good ford, I griove at what I speak, And a right sorry to repeat what follows.

Henry VIII; Art V., S. 3. Captalu Bir Rger Fenton did not speak much to t. Gallop, the lawyer who neompanite to report" ed him, whilst they wore in the train. Unable to learn Barnford before two o'clock, he

On his return he saw that the solicitor's face managed to catch the corridor express at Exeter SHEWAN, TOMES & CO.,

and arrived in town at eight. He had wired to was grave. The vector had already told him General Mausgers.

the housekeeper at bia chambers in Ormero somethine of import. A solicitor's contention Hongkong, 17th January, 1903.

Place, and dinner awaited bim und Mr. Gallop.is umally expressive of feeling. it is opusen- THE WEST POINT BUILDING He had been very silent on the way, taken up trated, not diffusive. It takes in information.

COMPANY, LIMITED.

with his own thoughts which wors of a mixed and sows that it does so: but it does not gush description. To came into a fine catate, with a with sympathy. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the nobin residence and a title, was enough to make any man elatu; but on the other hand he had qua alle with the mic at girl he saw, and one to whom he was sincerely attached.

Perhaps he had been undaly store, as what ad courred, that occasioned the rupturs wax pare accident, but he had desired to impress on her the strictness of bis views on foinine, re- tenn, and he had been intensely irritated at the way in which ser adventare bad been talked

NOTIOURTEENTH ORDINARY MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS in this Company will be held at the COMPANY'S OFFICES, Victoris Buildings, on MONDAY, the 26th JANUARY. 1993, nt. 11.45 o'clock A.St. for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directers together with Statement of Accounts for the year ending 31st December, 1902,

The REGISTER & SHARES of the Company will be CLOSED from SATUR.

DAY, the 17th JANDARY, to MONDAY, the 6th JANUARY (toth days inclusive), during which period no Transfer of Shares cau be registered.

• Now then, what is it?" asked the Captain. "Well, Roger," a id the Rector, "to be plain with you. You have a pill to swallow, and must mod maka try faces over it. There may be a mistake. I hope and trust there is. This is what has happened. A person har arvived st the Court, with a little boy, and she asserts that she is Lady Fenton, and, that the child is now baronet.'"

"Good heavens!" gospel the captain, drop-

"It is so." paraned the Rector. "Before the breath was out of the body of Sir John, up drove fly to the Court, and sat down the Jade with her child and a man whom she described as ber cal adviser. She mntains that she is the widow of Sir John and the child is his.

"Had Fou heard that the deceased was arried asked the solicitor.

sbont. That however, the raptare was so seri-ping into a chair, and his face became a great ous us to be final. he did not suppose. He was deal more binak than that of Mr. Galop. convinced that Christine was foud of him. He know that luer situation, as dependent on a fish and exacting anut, was trying, and the By Order of the Board of Directors, position he offered her was not nuo a girl so A. SHELTON HOOPER, pined was likely to reject, in a fit of ill-humour.

Secretary to the

He was dissatisfied with himself. He had Hongkong Land Investment and Agency loon ton peremptory with ber. She should have

Company, Limited,

syropathiced with, not reproached. But General Agents for

lie hal angered him by the way in which at the The West Point Building Co., Ld. first token that he was about to remonstrate with Hongkong, 7th Juzu ry, 1903. [192 her, she ad tallen on him with fixed bayonet.

What had taken placo is the billiaal-room THE HONGKONG LAND INVESTMENT ha be this. He bad met. Mr. Pasto, who in

AND AGENCY COMPANY. LIMITED.

his tactless manner had batton-holed irim sed said I think that Mes Davenham enjoyed NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the herself We had a rare day roll famously yesterday. Wit suired, too. INO of SHAREHOLDERS in this Company Tom Bates was most attentius. You could not will be held at the COMPANY'S OFFICES have be in more so. We lost them towards the Victoria Buildings, on MONDAY. the 26th end of the day. But I saw them both this JANUARY, 1903, at 12 n'clock Non, for the morning sitting in the verandah of the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors

Hunter's Moon. Nice litt a man that, sang together with Statement of Accruals for the little retreat, I offered my es erf, but they year ending 31st December, 1909.

declined, and when I drew near later in the day, they gave me the go-by, hu, bn, ha!"*

To which he had replied haughtily:Miss escort, and Lavenham chooses objets to persous forcing themselves on her

Provision and Coal Merchants, Sail N FIFTEENTH ORDINARY MEET.

makers. &c. Fresh Water supplied to

Vesaols in the Harbour

KHÔNG SANG CO.

Shipchandlers, Sailmakers, Provisioners, Coal Merchants, Hardware Engineer Merchants, Tools, Brass and Irm

144, Des Vosur Road,

MORE & SEIMUND,

43 and 45, Des Voeux Road. Shipchandlers, Sallunkers, Rigga, Commission Agents aud General Storekeepers; Sole Agents for Shipowners Composition ("Grey

hound Brand") and Blundel's Spence & Co.'s Composition.

WATCHMAKERS

DROZ & CO..

14. Queen's Road Central. Repairs of Watches and Clocks by competent European expert, at moderate rates

NOTICE:

TOYO KISEN KAISHA MANILA LINE

BEG TO GIVE NOTICE that the MIT.

ISUL BUSSAN KAISHA hare This Day

CEASED to be Agents of the above Company. and I have opened on Offices of the Company at No. 3, QUEEN'S BUILDING, ICE

HOUSE STREET.

K. NAKASHIMA, ›

Manager, T.K.K. Mauile Live. Hongkong, 14th January, 1903.

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Is CASKS OF AROUT

450 LBS. NET

TRADE

MARK

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ENARIUS

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NET.

The REGISTER of SHARES of the Company will be CLOSED from SATUR- DAY, the 17th JANUARY, to MONDAY,

the 26th JANUARY (both days inclusive), during which period no Transfor of Shares can

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Never heard a ward of it. I cannot make it out. A lawyer would hardly stand by her so sustain her claims, if it were A palpable fraud. But come, have a glues It is a mystery to wo. of levey”

No thank you." said the Captain hastily. "Tell me everything you know."

"It is not much that I do know. You are FRESH ARRIVALS FOR RACE SEASON aware that Sir John and I never hit off to gether. He did not attend Church, and dis- countenanced his servanty doing so. He never asked me to the house, and accorded me only a stiff bow when we chance to meet. However, when he was ill, I wont to the Court and asked to see him, but. Tion man, the batter, told mo not to be admitted. As soon as I know by re- that Sir John had given instructions that I was poet that he was dead. I went again, and found the fady and her lawyer in possession. They are making all accessary arrangements for the funeral."

"What sort of a person is she?" asked the Captain.

I should say-hardly a lady. Bat I am not

The lack he had given Mr. Paste had checked fa ther impertinonee, but next moment a gentleman standing by the window had throwable to speak with any confidence. She said 1193 up the sash, and shouted Here they rome!" and the billiard players had rushed forward to witness the arrival of Mr. Bates and Miss Lavenham.

By Urder of the Board of Directors,

A. SHELTON HOOPER, Secretary. Hongkong, 7th January, 1903. THE HONGKONG LAND RECLAMA- TION COMPANY, LIMITED.

SECOND ORDINARY MEETING

OTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the

of SHAREHOLDERS in this Company will be held at the COMPANY'S OFFICE, Victoria Buildings, on MONDAY, the 26th JANUARY, 1903, nt 12.30 o'clock p.m., for the purpose of reiving the Report of the Directors, together with 籍 Statement of Accounts for the peried ending 31st December,

1992.

The REGISTER of SHARES of the Company will bs CLOSED from MONDAY, the 19th January to MOND TY, the 26th January (both days inclusive) during which period no Transfer of Shares can be registered.

By order of the Board of Directars,

MOWBRAY 8. NORTHCOTE, Secretary, Hongkong, 13th January, 1903, THE PUNJOM MINING COMPANY, LIMITED.

No

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for

No wonder he had been angered.

conversation, At diaper, Captain Fenton was more inclined

By the way." said Mr. Gallop. "I suppose you have cominunicated with the solicitors of What are their names * your deceased ancle.

"Graham and Scott. No, it did not occur to me."

Yen should hare dove it. You say that there is no relation at the house, there responsible person with the deceased

vry few words, the lawyer Look everything "pau himself, and spake for her. Now what will you do Go on. or remain bers? It would hardly be seemly to have a disputa in the house whilst the corpse is thers. On the other side, it is not right to suffer these people to occupy the Court and manage everything unles they can show that they hare a right to do so.

34. QUEEN'S ROAD.

PARISIENNE MILLINERY,

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AND BERTHAS. FLOWERS:

GENTLEMEN'S DEPARTMENT, 28. QUEEN'S ROAD.

THE LARGEST STOCK OF PANAMAS IN THE EAST.

SMART NECKWEAR NOW ON SHOW.

Now you sen the force of my inlographic 44 WM. POWELL, LD., HONGK NG

recommendation."

"Yes," said Mr. Gallop I can mounge that for Captain Fonton. Let him remain bere waster, and enjoy your hospitality, and I will go on to the house, and see the lady'a enlicitor. I will require him to authenticate her claim-aud thero need be no fass nor scene."

No one-only servants."- They will not have doue 80:- You see, not one of them thought of wiring to you."

Fenton acquiesced. He was greatly dejected"; by what he had heard.

Trane-

"Look here," continued the Restor,

That is true. I had not considered this." "Probably that is what was runt by your friend, and expressed in his t-legrain. Grainian is, as 1. believe, thoroughly honest and de- pendable. bad few words with him last und Scott will have your uncle's will."

light. He intimated that he knes more of this matter than did anyone else, and I am sure would be glad to see you and communicate all he knows."

I am very sorry if I have given you un- necessary trouble."

"Do not mention that. I pince myself ut your disposal. I tany be of some use."

"know nothing of the formalities to be gone through on such on occasion."

You will have to see what cish is in the house, and how much is the bank, and call in a licensed valuer to take stock of the contents of the house, the cellar, the stables, and coach house. That will be for probate, but probably. Mussra Graham and Seoft will expect to under- take the proving of your Luele's wül Who had charge of the plate ?"

"I presume the butler. Trauman.".

How about the jewels?

His name is

“Then," said Mr. Gallop. "with your pers mission, 1 will be present at the interview, and/ will ask you to send for the butler. Till I hare heard is story, and have seen the legal adviser of the vinimant, I shall not be in a position as to what resummendation to make to my client"

"There was a housekeeper. forget her name," said Roger Feato "Do you think she was privy to this marriage-if marriage

there were

Can't way. I be not many words with Trenean,"

," anwsered Mr. Hindly, the rector. Her name is Warrender, and she was in favour with Sir John, so much so that I should not have been surprised if he bad married ber.

Uf them I know nothing. My uncle was never married, and had no sisters, so that none could have been dispersed, and they have pro-He had invented for himself a Church, and she bably remained locked up and unlooked at fer thirty years."

TOTIC IS HEREBY GIVEN that at a Meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company, held at the Company's Office, No. 13, Braconefield Arcade, Viatoriu, Hong- kong, on Monday, the oth day of January, 1903, the following Resolution was passed: -

"That in pursuaves of the Special Resolo

the 11th day of tion passed on November, 1902, and confirmed on the 27th day of November, 1902, a Call of Filly Couts per Share be made upon all holders of Ordinary Shuros in the above Company, and the same is keroby made. Such Call to be paid to the Hongkong and Shanghai Book ing Corporation, at their Premises, Central, Victoria, Queen's Road

It is very awkward-s house fall of wealth Hongkong, on or efore the 9th day of all sorts in the hands of domestics who do of Febrnary, 1903."

not communicate with you, even with the parson, AND NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that is when the master dies. They may be honest, but accordance with Article 24 of the Company's they may not, and there has been no obeck on 11801 Articles of Association, interest at the rate of them. Shall we see Messrs. Graham and Scott $10 per centam per Annum will be charged before starting for Fenton to-morrow ?" upou all Calle remaining unpaid after the 9th

No-I want to be down there early. Be day of Fabrary, 103, up to the actual datos prepared for breakfast at eight--and we will of payment of the sumr.

Shareholders are requested to nato that, upon catch a train at half-past sine."

Next day Captain Fenton and Mr. Gallop presentation at the Office of the Company of descended at the station, and took a cab for

Bankers Receipt for payment of the Call. | Fanton. and surrender of existing Certificates of the Drive first to the Restory," ordered the Shiros pertaining thereta. now Share Curti Captain, and then, inside, to the solicitor: "I ficates will be issued bearing an endorsement of

must thank my friend, Hindley, for wiring, and the payment of the wid Call.

learn a few particulara."

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MITSUBISHI DOCKYARD AND ENGINE WORKS, NAGASAKI.

CODE WORD: "DOCK," NAGASAKY A.1, A.B., Scotts and Engineering Code Used.

By Order of the Board of Directora,

W. KERFOOT HUGHES, Secretary,

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Yes," replied the lawyer. "And ascertain the lie of the land. You are right."

Presently the flyman laboriously desvendad Hongkong, 6th January, 198.

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was one of the Chasen People. There were not

half a dozen sealed members anywhere, but she was our. When I called, Treeman answered the bell. I could see that te was heartily glad that I had called. He was looking worried. He told me that these people had invaded the house, and be had no right to exelns them, but he gave me a bunch of keys. I shall hand them over to you, Roger He told me that they unlocked the cabinet and private drawers, and he put with these the key of the plate. He de

sired me to take them till is was suttled who had right to the house and all its contents. I doubted whether it was my duty to accept the responsibility, but he arged it on me, and you shall have them, and from me, Roger Trone- mau had no time to any more, for the lawyer

He and the lady care upon us out of the dining- room. I suppose they heard our voices. walked up to me, and said. The Vicar of the parish, I suppose I corrected him and said I was Rector. Then he informed me that Lady Fenton, the widow of the deceased Baronet was there, and that the funeral would take place ou Saturday-sad would be conducted very quist- but a word with her, and the lawyer bowed mo ly, it was her Ladyship's express wisk. I lud 43] out. I'll send my boy round to the Court, and tell Trenaman that you are here, and he will come as soon as he can. I Leliove him to be s

(To be continued) worthy fellow."

LEN FING

SURGEON DENTIST

No. 10, D'AGUILAR STREET. TERMS VERY MODERATE.

Consultation Freo. Hongkong, 22nd September, 1902.

THE AMERICAN SYSTEM OF

ENTISTRY

Dr. M. H. CHAUN,

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33, DES VEUX ROAD CENTRAL HONGKONG. From the University of Pennsylvania, U.S.A.

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BRITISH-AMERICAN TOBACCO

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JAPAN

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COALS.

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