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THE

ROBINSON PIANO COMPANY, LIMITED

-NOTE.

ENTIRELY

NEW STOCK

ARRIVING. SPECIALLY AND MOST CAREFULLY

CHOSEN BY OUR

MR.

GREAT

ROBINSON,

NOW IN EUROPE.

PUBLIC COMPANIES

THE

A. §. WATSON & CO., LIMITED.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

N INTERIM DIVIDEND on account of the year 1903 at the rate of Fitty Cents par Bhare for Five Per Cent on the Capital of the Company) will he payable at tha HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANK, Hongkong, on and after MONDAY, the 30th instant, on Warrants to bo obtained from the undersigned. Local Shareholders are requested to apply at the Company's Oflee for thair Warrants.

'The Dividend will also be payable at the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANK, Shanghai,

on presentation of Warrants there, on and after the same dato,

The REGISTER of SHARES will be CLOSED from MONDAY, the 23rd instant ustil MONDAY, the 30th instaut, both days. inclusive, during which parlod no Transfer of Shares will be registered.

By Order,

A. H. MANCELL,

Secretary. Hongkong. 14th November. 193.

19156

DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIE ITUD.

SHARE CERTIFICATE No. 2635

REDUCTIONS THE shares, Bumbered 22:1/2250

Dar prisent stack of fianus and Musical Inclusive, standing in the register in the nan

Gonits.

Our NEW VESTA STOCK has arrived.

THE APOLLO

MASTER PIANO

of TOM GREAVES GOWLAND having bren lost, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that unless the said Certificato be produced at the Offers of the DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP CO.. LD. Victoria, Hugong, hufere 17-h DECEMBER, 1903, a new certificate for the said shares will be issaed and the old mortifienfe will thereafter be held by the Company as mull and void.

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & CO., General Managers.

[375 Bongkang. 17th Noveatur, 1903.

HUMPHREYS ESTATE AND FINANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.

CHAREHOLDERS are hereby notified that

in accordance with the Special Resolutions passed on 31st October, sud Confirmed on 18th November, 1993, they are entitled on application to an allotment of our share for every two old situres hond by them. Forms of application, wiil I sent to very simreler,

The sum of $2.50 per share will be parable, on application, un or bolore the 4th of January. Dok Two months' notice of any calls will to

PLAYER given.

THE BEST OF ALL.

THREE STYLES: PRICE FROM $150 UP.

PATTI ENDORSES THE APOLLO,

Adelina Parti (Baroness Celerstrom) has given another groat, testimonial to the Apolla Piano player. She was so delighted with the instrument that was purchased by her last year That this second testimonial is oven stronger thup the first one that she

ደረ ካ

M. Patty that this Aquilla nevar has given her the slightest troshin and that the new concert grand is one of the most, wonderful and perfect pianoplagers that she has over seen."

Hongkong, 15fi Cetaler, 1900,

HONGKONG

BUSINPER DECTORY

BOOKHNDING

DAILY PRESS" OFFICE.

The only office in Chion has her Europene Taught worl.nen. Final to Hanis Work FURNITURE WAREHOUSEMEN

A CHERA 60.. Betablished 1989.

Every Household Requisite. Dopot for Bestiami's Kodak Biles and Acessorios.

12, Queen's Bond Coreland.

CHEONG LEB & CO., Forniture - Store

Estaldished over 20 years.' Importers and.. Exporters, Teakwood Furniture, Blak wood, Jewellery, &c., highest grado

best and cheapest. 2, Queen's Read j'

sutral

JEWELLERS

MAISON LEVY HERMANOS

Diuniand Merchants and Watchmakers, 4

Alur Watson's Building, Queen's Road,

at Shanghai, Monika, Paris anal Beit..

PHOTOGRAPHER

M.. MUMEYA, JAPANESE ARTIST.

Bromido and Crayon Enlargements and stro colouring Photos and relief Photos. Views of Chius and Manila. Work done for Amatoars; No. 8a, Queen's

Rond Central.

PRINTING

DAILY PRESS" OFFICE

Prani's read by Englishusn.

STOREKEEPERS

F. BLACKHEAD & CO.,

Navy Cortinetors, Sailmakers, Provision

and Coal Merchants, Sole Agents for

Hartan Rahtim's Genaine Com.

position Red and Brand,

BISMARCK & CO..

Navy Contractors, Ship Chandlers, Provision and Cool Merchants, Bail- makers, &c. Fresh Water supplied to

Vessels in the Harbour

EWONG SANG & CO.

Sbipehandlors, Sailmakers, Provisionera, Coal Merchants, Hardware, Engineers' Tools, Brass and Iron Merchants,

144. Des Voeur Road.

WATCHMAKERS

DROZ & CO.,

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

FURE FRESH WATER

THE HONGKONG STEAM WATER- BOAT CO., LD is prepared to supply ANY QUANTITY of PURE FREŠĖ

Shareholders desirous of paying on or before the 4th Juny, 194, the whole amount payable in respect of their shares, can do so,

and in soal event will receive fully paid up

sexip in exchange

The new issue will rank for Dividend pro rata from 1st January, 14, according to the amount paid on such shares on 4th January, 1906.

The Register of Stures will be aloend from 17th December, 19, to 4th January, 1904. both days inclusive.

JOHN D HUMPHREYS & SON, General Managers.

[3317 Hongkong. 1st December, 1903.

CAMPBELL, MOORE & CO., LIMITED.

HONGKONG HOTEL BUILDING.

XMAS 1903.

Just Rreated':

A GREAT VARIETY OF TOYS

AND

FANCY GOODS.

An Unique Aseurtout of CALEY'S XMAS CRACKERS.

TUCK'S XMAS, NEW YEAR, AND BIRTHDAY CARDS.

Various Artistic Designs.

Prices to suit all. Inspection invited, Hongkong, 25th November, 1903.

Do

PERILS OF FIRE.

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water after fire.

The FIRERACER," will effectively over- pawer the enemy.

The handsome Tube in which the Firericor Powder is contained will be useful and ornamental in bith dwelling-room and store. house.

Do not delay. Water if wanted, is not always accessible.

Address-- Agents,

THE MASTER FIRE GRAPPLING CO

Hongkong, 17th November, 1903.

"THE EAST OF ASIA.” (Published Quarterly)

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YONTAINING Articles of Special Interest, Profusely Illustrated, descriptive of the people, Customs, &c., of the Far East.

The kindly Pres críticismis, both Continental and American, that the production of this Magazine has evoked is eloquent testimony of the sterling merit of the publication.

Price

$1.50

On Sale at "NORTH CHINA HERALD

OFFICE, Shanghai:

MESSRS KELLY & WALSH

Hongkong; and all leading Booksallers in the Far East Hongkong, 14th Febrasry, 1913,

A. LING & CO.,

FURNITURE STORE. PLATED, GLASS AND CROCKERY WARE, &c., &c.; had FOOCHOW LACQUERED WARE.

68, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL Hongkong, 21st September, 1908.

THE AMERICAN SYSTEM ᎤᏢ ENTISTRY

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DE. M. H. CHAUN, 27, DES VEUX ROAD CENTRAL HONGHORG From the University of Pennsylvania, U,S.A

Hongkong, luth March, 1903.

MUSIC.

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[2252 Hongkong, 11th August, 1903,

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Hongkong, 18th June, 1903.

HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9TH · 1903

HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB'

RACE MEETING.

The following is the programme of the Jockey Club's 1904 Race Meeting on the 23d, 24th, 25th and 27th February next

FIRST DAY.

1--The WorG-NEI-CHORO STAKER; Value $300; second to receive $100; and third $50. for China ponies, subscription griffins of this sonson 1903-1994; weight for icoles as per scale; entrance $10. Half a mile, 2.The Maiden StafEB; calus $500; second to receive 3150; and third $50; for China ponios, bond-fide grifion on date of entry; waight for inches as per scale; subscript on griffins of this sense 1903. 1904 allowed" be entice $10. Once round.

3-The VALLEY STAKES; a sweepstakes of $10 ouch with $900 added; winner to receive 70 per cont; second 20 per cent.; and third 10 por cent; for China ponies, nabscription griffus of this seasna 198-19 14; weight for inches a per scala; three-quartara of a mile. 4.The VICTORIA STAKES; & sweepstakes of $10 each with $350 added ; second to n ceive $10; andthird $36 ; for China punies: weight for Luchonna per sento; bona fide griffins on date of entry allowed 5lbs; subseription griffins of this season 1903-1984 showed 19lbs; † previous winners at this meeting ālbs extra;

De mile.

5.-The FoocHow Cup: volus $500); second to receive $150; and third 55"; foż walere ; weight for inches as per sunt; previous winners of 3 or more rates. 12 112 extra; of

neus 7lbs extra: non-winagra who bura at previous meetings allowed 5lbs; outranes $10; three quarters of a mile. 6--The HONGKONG DERBY; a sweepstakes of $20 each with $1,500 «dded (half forfeit if declared na or before day of cinsing entris); ter China ponies hand-file grifies on date of entry : first, pony to receive 70 per cent, second 20 per couf, and third 10 per cent weight for inch.

As per scale. Ore mile and a all nominations to close to the clerk of the cours at Horgkong Club-lieuse or Saturday, 26th Degomber, 1903). ↑ 7.To HONGKONG CLUB Cur; presented by the members of the Hongkong Club; secerd to requice $150, and third $50; for China ponies; weight for inches as por seals: griffins allowed 5 he; subscription griffins of This man 1903-19 4 allowed 10 lbs; previous winners at this meeting 5 lbs, extra, One mile and a half,

S--The CHINESH CLUB Curs presented: second to receive $150, and third $50. Fer China ponia subscription griffins of nay season; weight for inches as por scale; winners at previous meetings burred; previous win- nork at this mosțing 7 lb. ottra· entrance $19. From the two-mile past mice round and in.

| 8.---The “ BLAxe" Challenge Cur; presented by His Excellency Sir Hener · A. BLAKE, G.C.M.G.; for China ponios, subscription grifflas of the BUHOU 1902-1903 and 1903-19 4; to be won twice by ponies the banâ fide property of the same owners; first pony to receive 70 per cent of the entrance fees: second 20 por crat; third 10 per cent; weight for inches us per scale; winner of the Valley Stakes or German Cap 14 lbs, extra, other winners 7 Ibs, extra; penaltias accumulative up to 14 lbs; entrance $10. One mile.

9.The. NAVY COP; presented by the Officers of His Majesty's Flest; second to receive $150; and third $50; for China ponies bona. fide grimas on date of entry; weight for inches as por scale; winners of one race at this meeting 7 lbs, extra; of two or more racos by Ib-, extra; entrance $10. One mile and a quarter.

10. The RACING STAKES; sweepstakes of $10 each with $250 added: for China ponies, subscription griffins of any season; weight for inches as per scale; previous winners harred: firat pony to resivo 70 por. cont.; second 20 per cent.; and third 10 per cent.; unplaced runners allowed à lbs. Three- quarters of a mile.

THIRD DAY...

1.—The GRAND STAND STAK 78 valno $500 second to receive $150, and third $50; for China ponies bona-file griffins on date of entry win- ners of one race 5lba, extra; of two races 7 lbs. ostra: and of 3 or more races 10 lbs, exten; subscription griffins dnn-winners allowed a lbs: entrance $10. Tlue-quarters of a mile. 12.The SPRING STAKES: valun 850; second to reorive $150; and third $50; for China ponies, subscription griffins of this season 1903-1904; weight for inches as per scale; winner of the German Cup 7 lbs, extra; en trance $19. From the two-mile post nueD runud and is.

3. The GREAT SOOTHEUN STAKES; Takin 8500; second to receive $150; and third 850; for China ponies; weight for inches as per seale; pravicus winners at this meeting of one race 7 lbs extra; of 2 or more raños 16 138. extra: griffins allowed 5 : ubscription griffins allowed 10 lbs; satrauco $10. Quo mile.

4-The LADIES' PORSE; "presentol; second to receive $150; nad third $51; for all China ponios; weight for inches us per scale, winners al thin meeting other than subscription griffins 5 lbs, extra: unplaced runners allowed 5 lbs; eufrance $10. Oncà round!. 5-The PASSE CUP: prontod; send to receive $156, and third-859; for China ponies bona fide griffins on date et ouiry: weight for inches as par scale; winners of one rare 5 la extra; of two meas Ibs, extra; and of thro or more races 10 lbs. extra ; entennes $10. Seven furlongs.

-LUSIFANO CUP; presented by the members -The PHATHON STAKES: Valen $500

of the Club Lusitano. For China ponies, bout-fide griffins on date of entry; second to receive $150, and third $50; weight for inches as per scale; subscription griffins of this messon 1903 1904 allowed 3. The previous winnors 7 lbs, extra; entranco $10. . Oue mile.

10 The ENCOURAGEMENT - STAKES: valuo 3300; second 'to receive $100, and third $5m for China poti-s, subveription griffins of this Beason. 19-344904, weight for inches as per sante: previous winners barred unplaced runners allowed 5lbs; entrance S10, ↑ Five furlongs

SECOND WAY.

1-The PureWAY STAKES; swepstakes of 810 such with $950 added; winner to receita 70 per cent., second 20 per cent, and Chird 10 per emi; für Clind ponies" bord¦ fille griffins na date of entry; weight for | inches as per scale; previous winners to warry 7s extra for each race won up to 141b. Five furlongs,

:

2-The EXCHANGE PLATE; value $

presented by the bankers and exchange brokers of Poogkong; incond to receive $150, and third 850; for China ponies; weight for inches as par scale ; proviņus winners of this meeting of one rned 71ba extra; of two or more rares 10lle extra; grifflus allowed 51ks; subscription griffins of this on 1908-1904 allowed 10ths, unplaced runners allowed Olts; ontrane, 81. From the two-mile post oney round act in. 3-The Pu **SSIONAL Cor presented; secondl to receive $150; and third $60; for walers, handicap; entrance $10. One mile. 4.The GERMAN CUP presented by members of the (Inb Germania; sapne to receive $150; and third Sɔ); fad "China ponios, subscription grillius of this season 1903-1901,

5

Rotond to retire $15h; and third $5 for wa'ers. Handicup; outrance $10. One milo and a quarter.

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is obtained and maintained by using

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7-The HONGKONG STAKES; Tile $500 NOBEL-GLASGOW EXPLOSIVES

second to revive $150, and third $50; for China ponins, subscription griffins of Wis season 1903 1904; weight for inches ns pr scale:

winner of the Spring Stakes or $10. German Cup 7ths. extra; entrance One mile and a quarter, 8.-The CONSOLATION STAKES: & sweepstakes of $10 each with $200 alied; second to receiva 8100, and thirt $50; for beaten China ponios at this meeting; weight for inches as per spala. One mile.

9.

The Cu: PION ŠTAKES; with S500ailed: second to receive $250, and third $100 for China Louies winners at this meeting only: a forend entry: entrance $20; winners of two raex 830; of three or more races 850; weight for inches as per scale. Oud mile and a quarter.

10-The NIL DESPERANDUM STAKES

sweepstakes of 35 with $150 uddod; second to receive $100, and third $50; for beaten China posive, subscription griffius of this season 1903-1904; weight for inches as per scale. Five furlongs.

The Off Day, is Saturday, the 27th February.

THE DAIRY FARM COMPANY, LIMITED,

S. A. SETH. Sucretary.

J. WALKER, Mausger.

Town Ofes and Depot: Wyndham Street. Kowinon Branch: 57 Elgin Reail.

FARMS AT FOKFOOLUM.

weight for inches por scale; entrunes siESIDENTS are invited to test the quality

One mil nad & quarter.

The GARRISON CUP: presented by the Officers of the garrison; second to receive $150; and third $50; for China ponies bona fide griffins on date of entry; weight for inches as per scale: subscription griffins of this Beason 1904-19 allowed lbs; winner at this mooling be extra, ontrane $; from the two-mile post once round und in. 6.The JoCKET Cup; vilas $300; second to receive $100; and third $51; for Chins ponies, subscription griffins of may 201300 to be ridden by jockeys who bare not hat more than two winning mounts previous to this meeting in Hongkong or China; weight for inches as per scale, previous winnors barred; entrando $10, onés "maad.

I of our Fresh Milk and other Dairy Produce,

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Hongkong, 8th Decomber, 1908. CARTRIDGES.

IMPORTED EVERY MONTH, THERE, FORE ALWAYS FRESH.

ALEY'S, SCHULTZE'S, AMBERITE and KYNOCK'S SPORTING CARTRIDGES 8, 10, 12, 16, and 20 BORE. and NEWCASTLE CHILLED SHOT is all Sizes, Nos. 10 to 888G. AIR GUNS and AMMUNITION in Variety.

7-The CRALENGE 'Cur; value 100 guines for China ponie; a ford entry of Such, but optional to China ponies, RE subacription griffins of this or previsua seasons weight for inches as per scale;

WM, SCHMIDT & CO. Hongkong, 28th November, 1902.

CHEONG SHING

GENERAL EXPORTERS.

DEALERS IN

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to he won two years consecutively by a pony JEWELLERY, DIAMONDS, PEARLS

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or posies the bonfide purperty of the sne owner or owners; winner to receive $30 and per cent. ; second $100 and 20 per cent., and third. 350 and 10 por cent, of the entraacn fees until the Cup is flanlly wou, when the second pony will receive 75 per cent., and third pony 25 per cent, of the entrance fees. One mile and three-quarters.

Heroic

measures only can check the advance of

Cholera

Don't trifle with unknown

remedies, nothing yet tried equals

Painkiller

FELRY DAVIS.

PRECIOUS STONES, SILKS. IVORY WALES, EMBROIDERIES AND

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IN STOCK ALL SIZES TO FIT ALL SIZES SHAFT

LUTGENS, EINSTMANN & CO.,

HONGKONG.

DYNAMITE,

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PLASTING GELATINE AND GELIGNITE,

DEFONATORS, SAFETY FUSE,

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AGENTS--

JARDINE. MATHESON & CO.

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,

Agents

LONDON AND LANCASHIRE

ROYAL

Hongkong, 18th August, 1903.

JAPAN

EXCHANGE

PALATINE

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Fire Insurance Companies.

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COALS.

MITSUI BUSSAN KAISHA MITSUI & CO.

HEAD OFFICE ---1, SURTOS-CHO, TOKYO, LONDON BRANCH-34 LIME STEMET, E.Ç.

HONGKONG BRANCH PRINCE'S BUILDINGS, Jon House SeteAT

OTHER BRANCHES

New York, San Francisen, Hamburg, Bombay, Singapore, Souca'baya, Manila. Amoy, Shanghai Chefoo, "ientsin. Nowchwang. Fort Arthur, Sooul, Chemulpo, Yokohama, Yakorka Nagoya, Osaka, Kobo, Kuze, Simonosaki, Moji, Wakumas. Kurateu,, Nageankî Kuchinota, Sasebo; Maidzeru Mike, Hakodate, Taipeh, &c.

Telographic Address: "HITSCI" (A.B.C. and A 1 Codes)

CONTRACTORS OF COAL to the Imperial Japanese Navy and Arsenals and the Stato Railways; Principal Railway Companies and Industrial Works; Home and Foreign Mail nad Freight Steamorn. SOLE PROPRIETORS of the Famous Milke, Tagawa, Yamano and Ide Coal Mines; and SOLE AGENTS for Hokok. Hondo, Kanada, Fujinotana, Mamedi, Mannoura, Onoura Útwaji,

Saabara Tabakaro, Yoningtani, Yoshio, Yunokibara, and other Coals.

N. INUZURA. Manager, Hongkong,

AMOY ENGINEERING CO., LD., AMOY RUINART PERE & FILS, REIMS

CALL FLAG E,

and

TEPAIR WORK to Steamers

Launches. Castings in Brass and Iron. derste charges. Work solicited.

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Ship only the Finest Quality Extra Dry (Green Beal)

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