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NOTICE.

Communications respecting Advertisements, Sub- seriptions, Printing, Minding, &c., should be addressed DAILY PRESS only, ami “sperinė business matter, THE MANAGKIL

Orders for extra copies of Datu PREE should Se sent to before 11 nun, on day of publication. After that kear the peppy.is limited. Only sup plied for Chank

Advertigenicxta and Bulstriptíour which are ne ordered for a firal period will be continued until countermaried,

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

FOR SALE.

LARGE WELL-BUILT GODOWN evitable for storing and discharging goods. Situated at Fong Chinen, Canton, next to Mossts. ABNHOLD, KALBERO & Co.'s Godown.

Apply to-

TUNG YUEN, 161, Wing Lok Stroot. Hongkong, 17th November, 1905,

NOTICE.

(2597

T IS HEREBY NOTIFIED that, on and T

after WEDNESDAY, the 22nd just, the SUPPLY of WATER within the area bounded by the undermoulioned streets will be controlled

by bringing the RIDER-MAINS inte operation, and that the water will be turned on to sach ridor main dully for one hour between the hours of 6 und 10 A. M., and for one hour between the honis of 2 and 6 P.M. ---

Sutherland Street, Queen's Road Wost, Kwong Fang Lane, Third Strast, Pokialam Road, Hill Road, South Laun, Northern Boundary of War Department Land, Belckers Lane East, Hollatul Strast, The Praya, Dos Vanz Road West and Connaught Road West.

W. CHATHAM,

Water Authority. Hongkong, 16th November, 1905.

GOVERNMENT BILLS.

(2503

TENDERS for SPECIE, BRITISH and TRAICAN DOLLARS. current in this Colony, in Exchange for Storling Bille drawn at 10 days sight on the Lords Commissioners of His Majesty's Treasury, London, will be received by the Chief Paymaster, Army Pay the 21st Department, nutil 11 M. November, 1905.

The Touders to state the total amount (in Ponnds Sterling) and the amount for which ench Bill should be drawn, but no Bills will be issued for less than £100.

The Tenders to be in Duplicate, and in Sealed Covers, nildressed to the CHIEF PAYMASTER, Army Pay Department, and endorsed “TEN- DERS FOR GOVERNMENT BILLS."

The right to accept or reject any or al of the

Tenders is reserved.

Copies of Forms of Tonder can be had on application

F. H. HAYNES, Colonel, A.P.D., H.M. Treasury Chest Officer. His Majesty's Treasury Office, Fletcher Strest,

Hongkong, 16th November, 1905.

PUBLIC AUCTION:

(2509

THE Undersigned have received instructions

to Ball by Public Auction,

FOR ACCOUNT OF THE CONCERNED, TO-MORROW (SATURDAY),

the 18th November, 1995, at 2.30 p.m., at their SALEA HOOKS, No. 8, Des Youx Road,

Corner of Ice House Street,

A LABOR ASSORTMENT OF OLD PEKIN CURIO8,

Comprising VASES, WALL PLATES, INCENSE BURNERS, OLD BRONZES, SILK EMBROIDERIES, TEA CUPS, SNUFF PALACE and TEMPLE BOTTLES, HANGINGS, KAKEMONOS,-ko., &o., &o.

Catalogues will be issued. TERMA usual.

HUGHES & HOUGH,

Auctioneers. Hongkong, 17th November, 1905. (2600 THE BAST ASIATIC COMPANY, LIMITED, COPENHAGEN. NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

THE Steamship TH

SLAM,"

OF THE EAST ASIATIC COMPANY, LIMITED,

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS HONGKONG REGATTA.

TO DE HELD AT ABERDEEN ON

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17TH, 1905,'

9TH DECEMBER, 1905.

*11.30 A.M. Tun SCULLS-Bowel in heavy olinker-built boats. Open to those not com poting in the Stowards Challenge Cup. mile. Entrance Foo por Boat $2.

12.00 Noon. BROWN CHALLENGE SHIELD. -Rowed in light six-oarod gigs. Opou to (a) Royal Garrison Artillery.

(b.) Royal Engineers. (c) British Infantry Regimenta. (d) Departments Units, may enter more than one, crow if desired. 1 mile Entraure Fee per Boat $3,

.12.20

P.M. JUNIOR Foves, B.-Rowed in heavy clinker-built boats. Open to those not competing for the Challonge Cap or Junior Fours, A. Limited to Resident of Hongkong. 1 mile. Entrance Feo per Bost $10.

12.40 M. MEN-OB-WAR GIGS WHALERS-Service Boats and Service con-

Entrance Fea per Boat $3. ditions. 1 mile.

AND

AUCTIONS

PUBLIC AUCTION.

√

HE Undersigned has received instructions TH

to soll by Public Auction TO-MORROW (SATURDAY), the 19th NOVEMBER, 1905, at 2.30 Par. at his SALES ROOMS, Queen's Road, GENT'S SUIT LENGTHS: LADIES DRESS MATERIALS, SILKS, CRETONNE, CURTAINS, COUNTER PANES, TOWELS, and BLANKETS;

GENT'S SHIRTS, FRONTS, UNDER. | SHIRTS, SOCKS, TIES, HATS, BOOTS and SHOES,

c.,

&c., &c. TERMS OF SALE:-As Customaxy,

V. I. REMEDIOS. Anotioneer. Hongkong, 16: November. 19:1,

12143

.

PUBLIC AUCTION,

THE Undersigned has rocoivod instructions

to Sell by Public Auction

On TUESDAY,

*1.00 PM. CHALLENGE CUP. FOR For the 21st NOVEMBER, 1905, at 2.30 P.M., at his OALS. Rowed in light clinker-built boats of

streaks, with coxswain. Open to draws representative of any Amateur Rowing Club.

railes. Eutrauco Fee per float $10.

**2.00 PM STEWARDS CHALLENGE CUr FOR SCULLS-Rowed in best boats. 1 mile. 33. *.3 P.M. THE GOVERNOR'S CHALLENGE

Cor, For Four Cars, Limited to Bosidents of Hongkong. Each boat's crew to be drawn from a single unit which is defined as a Rogi- ment, a Ship, a Corps, the Volunteers, a. Firm or any other body of gentlemen working_togo- ther at the same profession or culling. If any of the above units are not strong enough to

provide a complete srew, any combination of two similar unite may be made. A olab is not included in the definition of a unit. 1 mile. $10.

3.00 P.M. MEN-OF-WAR CUTTERS-Ser- tice boats: service conditions. 1 mile $3.

33PM. JONIOR FOURS, A.-Rowed in heavy dinker-built boats. Open to those not competing for the Challenge Cup er Junior Fours, B. milo. $10,

4.00 PM. LADIES PRizs.-For Pair Oars clinker-built, with coxvain, Open to pairs representative of any Amateur Rowing Clab. I milo, $5.

BOAT RACE.--For

4.30

P.M. DRAGON Chipeses crow2. 1 mile.

* These races are open caly to Amatours, and are to be rowed under the Rules of the Ansteur Rowing Association,

Entries must be accompanied by Entrance Fees and close on Friday, November 24th, 1995.

F. W. WARRE, Hon. Soo. Hongkong Regatis. Hongkong, 17th November, 1905. [2602 DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.

FOR SWATOW, AMOY AND FOOCHOW.

THE Company's Steamship THE

"HAITAN,"

Captain J. S. Roach, will be despatched for the above ports on SUNDAY, the 19th just.. at 10 A.M.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & CO., General Mouagors.

2596 Hongkong, 16th November, 1905.

NOTICE OF FIRMS

NOTICE.

HAVE this day started as an INSUR

ANCE and GENERAL BROKER.

F. KIENE, Alexandra Buildings: 3rd Floor (2568 Hongkong, 16th November, 1905. THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES.

I

HAVE this day APPOINTED Massa. SHEWAN, TOMES & CO. GENERAL MANAGERS for Hongkong for the above Society, in the place of Mr F. KIENE, whose engagement has boen tarminated.

J. T. HAMILTON, General Macuger for the East. 2573 Hongkong, 15th. November, 1905. OCEAN ACCIDENT AND GUARANTEE CORPORATION, LTD.,

HEAD OFFICE: MOORGATE STREET, LONDON.

HAVE this day APPOINTED Messrs.

I SHEWAN, TOMES & CO. AGENTS for the above Corporation, in place of dir. F. KILNE, whose engagement has been torquin

J. T. HAMILTON,

Manager for the East. Hongkong, 13th November, 1905.

having arrived. Consigness of Cargo are hereby informed that their Goods, with the exceptionated. of Opium, Treasure and Valuables, are Esing landed and stored at their risk into the Lazardous and/or extra hazardous downs of the Hong- kong and Kowloon Whart and Godown Company, Limited, Kowloon, whence delivery may be obtained.

No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowe, and all Goods remaining undelivered after the 21st November will be subjcot to rent

All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godówas, where they will be examined on Tuesday, the 21st November, at 9.30 A.M.

All Claims must reach us before the 27th November, or they will not be recognised. No Fire Insurancs will be effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by the undersigned,

THE EAST ASIATIC CO., LD.,

MELCHERS & CO.,

Agents.. Hongkong, 16th Novembor, 1905.

OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED,

AND

2601

UHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGA- TION COMPANY, LIMITED.

CONSIGNEES per Company's Steamer

*HYSON,"

are hereby notified that the Cargo is being discharged into Craft, and/or landed at the Gedowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Chodown Co., Ld., whero in both onses it will lie at Consignees risk. The Cargo will be ready for delivery from Craft or Godown on and after the 18th inst.

Optional cargo will be lauded, unless notios has been given prior to steamer's arrival.

All broken, chafel, und damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined at 11 AM, on the 22nd inst.

No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the steamer's Godown, and all Goods remaining undelivered after the 22nd-inat. will be subject to rent.

All Claims against the Steamer must be presented to the undersigned on or before the 25th inst., or they will not be recognised, No Fire Insurance has been effected.

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,

Agenta.

[9-20 Hongkong, 15th November, 1905.

HONGKONG.

257%

BUSINESS DIRECTORY.

BOOKBINDING.

"DAILY PRESS" OFFICE.

The only office in Chian having European taught workmen Equal to Home

work.

and

IRON MERCHANTS.

RINGON & CO.,

Iron, Steel, Born and Hardware

Wholesale Merchants.

Retail Ironmongers. Pig Iron and Foundry. General Store Coko Importers.

koopers and Commission Agents. 35 & 7. Hing Loong Street. (1st Street West of Contrul Market.) Telephone No. 515. PHOTOGRAPHER

M. MUMEYA, JAPANESE ARTIST.

Bromide and Crayon Enlargements and shoeplonzing Photos and relief Photos. Work Views of China and Manila!

done for Amateurs; 16. SA, Queen's

Road Central,

PRINTING.

'DAILY PRESS" OFFICE. Proofs rend by Englishmen.

STOREKEEPERS

BISMARCK & CO.,

Navy Contractors, Ship Chandlers, Provision and Coal Morthants, Sail- makers, &o. Fresh Water supplied to

Vessals in the Harbour

WONG SANG & Co.,

Shipchandlere Sailmakers, Provisioners, Coal Merchants, Hardware, Engineers Tools, Metal, Iron and Steel Merchants -57 68 & 59, Counnagit Road, Now

Praya Central,

SALES ROOMS, Duddalf Streat,

A QUANTITY OF

VALUABLE HOUSEHOID

FURNITURE, INCLUDING EUROPEAN MADE BEDROOM SUITE. (Full Particulars from Catalogue). TERMS:--Cash on delivery,

On Viss from Monday, the 2th November.

GEO. P. LAMMEET,

Auctioneer. Hongkong, 16th November, 1905.

12594

PUBLIC AUCTION."

Undersigned bare received instructions to Sell by Publis Auction

"Ou TUESDAY,

THE

II. M. Gunbout TWEED."

Extreme length

broadth...

115 ft. Vin

34 ft. 0 in. 303 tons.

AUCTION

PUBLIC AUCTION

OF

tunts at Victoria ia the Colony of Hongkong VALUABLE LEASEHOLD PROPERTY known na Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13 FUK LUK LANE; No 100, 102, 104, 200, 108, 110, 112, 114, 116, 118, 121, 122, 124, 126: 128 and 130, THIRD STREET, Nos. 113, 115, 117, 119, 121, 123, 125 and 17. THIRD STREET;

and

PUBLIC COMPANIES

THE UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF CANTON, LIMITED.

EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that un MEETING of the UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY of CANTON, LIMITED, will be hold at the Registered Often of the Society No. 1 QUEEN'S BUILDINGS, Victoria, Pin the Colony of Hongkong, on MONDAY, the 20th day of November, 1905, at 12 d'ock, Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 FUK SAU LANE NOOK, when the subjoined Resolution which was

to be sold by

passed at the Extraordinary General Meeting PUBLIC AUCTION

of the Company held on the 4th day of in G lots or otherwise us the Auctioneer shall November, 1905, will be submitted for con-

Armation as a special resolution: doulars on

WEDNESDAY,

by

بالابر

That the provisions of the Memorandum of Association of the Society be altered by insert ing therein Immediately after the words: "The Reinsurance of Risks when deemed

joi

INTIMATIONS

CITY HALL.

ZORRILLA MUSICAL COMEDY · COMPANY.

TO-NIGHT (FRIDAY), Nov. 17en.

GRAND CHANGE OF PROGRAMME.

In which will be presented for the first time in Hongkong the Bright and Up-to-date Musical Comedy, brimful of Mirth, Music and Dance

"THE WHIRLY GIRLY."

the

20TH NOVEMBER,

undor The performance will be Distinguished Patronage of H. E. THE GOVERNOR,

the 20th day of NOVEMBER, 1905, at 3 o'clock ... at his SALES ROOMS, Duell Street, MR. GEORGE P. LAMMERT, Auctioneer.ecessary" the words and also the entering E following is the deseription of the into partnership or into any arrangement for THE

property

"sharing profits union of interesta co-operation MONDAY EVENING NEXT, LOT 1-All that pises or parcel of ground joist adventure reciprocal concession or other git nate at Victoria in the Colony of Hongkong so with any persun or Company carrying intended to be registered in the Land Offies as "on or engaged in or about to carry on or Section B of Inland Lot. No. 679 containing a "angage in any business or transaction which frontage to Fak Lak Lane of 96 feet or there the Society is authorized to carry on or engage abouts and an area of 4,520 sqaure fost as the "in or any business or transaction capable of same is buld from the Crown for the residua

"being onducted so as directly or indirectly of the term of 999 years from the 25th June, "10 benefit the fosiets, and n so the taking or 1861. erected by Orown Luase of Inland Lot

"otherwise acquiring and holding the whole or No. 679 dated the 30th April, 1888. Appor."any unmber of shares in any Company having "objects altogether or in part similar to those of the Society or carrying on any business "which the Society

is authorized to carry on or any business capable of being conducted no as directly or indirectly to benefit the Society and also the incosting of the moneys of the "Scoioty in any manner which may from time to time be determined" and that the objects of the Society be altered accordingly. Dated the 4th November, 1905.

tional Annual Crown Rat $28.31.

PARTY WALL-The wall on the Easternmost side of this rot is a Party wall.

Ilocans. On this Lot or on some part or parts thereof are created the substantial houses 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13 Fuk known as Nos. Luk Lau..

By order of the Board,

W. J. SAUNDERS. Secretary.

2500

THE DAIRY FARM CO., LTD.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. THE NINTH ORDINARY YEARLY

When a special programme will be presentol.

Prices as usual.

Tickets on sale at ROBINSON PIANO COMPANY.

LOUIS M. LEVY,":

General Manager. 12556

Hongkong, 17th November, 1905,

A

KOWLOON CRICKET CLUB.

N EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING of the MEMBERS of the above Club, will be held at..the SEAMEN'S INSTITUTE, Kowloon, at 8.30 PM, 21st Novembor, 1905, to decide what Pavilion shall bo erected by the K.C.C.

LOT-All that piece or parcel of ground eituste at Victoris aforesaid intended to be registered in the Land Office as Section C of Inland Lot No. 679 containing a Frontage to Fuk Luk Lane of 82 fant. inches or there abonts and an area of 3876 square foot as the Fame is held from the Crown" for the residue of the 21st NovEEDER, 1945, at 3 F.M., os Board, the bore mentioned term of 999 years. Ap

portioned Annual Crowa Rent $21.30.

PARTY WALLS.-The walls on the Eastern- most and Westernmost boundaries of this lot. aro Party walle

this Lot or on sozus part or HOUSES.-On parts thereof are created the substantial houses known as Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6, Fuk Luk Imus. LOT 3-All that piace or parcel of ground situato at Victoris aforesaid intended to be registered in the Land Ges as Section Dofing tho Report of the Directora and Statement BOARD and LODGING ; by a GERMAN. Inland Lot No. 679 containing a frontage to Third Street of 116 feet or thereabouts and au oren of 3396 square foot as the same is hell from the Crown for the residue of the above mentioned term of 999 years. Apportioned Annual Crown Root $33.83.

Displacement ENGINES-Hawthorn'a. Simple Surface

Condensing BOILERS-The Boilers have been remored

from the vessel. CONDENSERS-Two

No. 1 size.

Normandy Eingle

To be sold as she now lies in Hongkong Harbour with all fittings, &c., on beard.

A list of fittings to be sold with the ship may be seen at the Offices of the Naval Stors Officer, H.M. Naval Yard, and at the Auctioneers; also on board.

The Admiralty will not be responsible for any errors in dusription of ship, fittings, &c.

The Vesvol will be open to inspection from TUESDAY, 18th November. to date of sale (Saturday and Sunday azcepted?.

Iuspecting Orders can be obtained from the Austicneors.

Terms: Cash before delivery,, 25 per cent. of the purchase money to be paid on the fall of the Eammer, balance and the clearance to be effected within seven days after date of sals.

HUGHES & HOUGH,

Government Antiquesrs.. Hongkong, 7th November, 1905. 12577 BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGÉE.

PARTY WALLE The wall on the westernmost side of this Lot is a Party wall. The walls on the East side of this Lot dividing the same from Section A of Iulaud Lot No. 679 and which is of a length of 6 feet and 7 inches is a Parly well. The wall on the South side of this Lot dividing the same from Section A of Taland Lot No. 679 and which is of a length of 41 feet 8 inches is a Party wall.

HOUSES-On this Dot or ou some part or parts thereof are ervoted the substantial houses known as No. 100, 102, 104, 106, 103, 110, 112 and 114, Third Street.

LOT 1--All that place ex parcel of ground situato at Victoria aforesaid intended to be registered in the Land Office as the Remaining Portion of Inland Lot No. 679 containing a frontage to Third Street of 110 feet or there- MESSRS, HUGHES & HOUGH here abouts and an area of 5691 square feet as the

received instructions to sell by me is held from the Crown for the residuo of PUBLIC AUCTION

On THURSDAY, the 23rd day of NOVEURE, 1905, at 3 r., at the premises, the following VALUABLE LEASEHOLD PROPERTY which will be put up for sale in two lots- LOT 1. All that pisca or parcel of ground situate at Victoria in the Colony of Hongkong and registered in the Land Office as Ïuland Lot No. 1603 together with the messuage or tenement thereon known as No. 4 WA HING LANE. The property is held for the residue of the term of 990 years created by the Crown Lease thereof at the yearly rent of $20.

Lest 2. All that piece or parcel of ground sitante at Victoria in the Colony of Hongkong and registered in the Laud Obee as Inland Let No, 1504 together with the messunge "or tenomont thereon known as No. 3 WA HING LANE, The property is held for the residue of the term of 900 years created by the Crown Lease thereof at the yearly ront of $2.00,

Particulars aud conditions of Sale may be obtainal of

O. D. THOMSON,

Vendor's Solicitor,

4 Ice House Etreat; And of the Auctioneers. [2482 flangkong, 3rd Novembor, 1905,

BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEE}.

PUBLIC AUCTION.

ESSRB. HUGHES & HOUGH have

the

above mentioned term of 999 years. Apportioned Annual Crown Boat $15.68.

PARTY WALL. The wall on the Eastern-.: most boundary of this Lot is a Party wall.

Houses. On this Let or on some part or parts thereof are erected the substantia?" bonses known as Nos. 118, 115, 120, 122, 124, 126, 198 and 130 Third Street.

LOT 5-All that piece or parcel of ground situate at Victoria aforesaid intended to be registered in the Land Office as Section C of Inland Lot No. 747 having a Frontage to Third Street of 117 feet 4 inches or thereabouts and an area of 6101 square feet as the same is hold from the Crown for the residue of the term of 999 years from the 25th June, 1861, created by a Crown Lease of Inland Lot No. 747 dated the 90th April, 1888. Apportioned Annual Crown Revi 349.65.

PARTY WALL-Tho well on the Eastern most boundary of this Lot is a Party wall.

HOUSES. On this Lot or oa some part or parts thereof are at acted the substantial horses kuown as Nos. 113, 115, 117, 119, 121, 123, 125 and 197, Third Street.

LOT 6-All that piece or parzel of ground situato at Victoria aforesaid intended to he registered in the Land Office as the Romaining Portion of Inland Lot Na 747 containing a froutage to Fok Sun Lane of 117 feet and 4 inches or thereabouts and an area of 6219 feet as the enmo is held from the Crown square f for the residue of the said term of 399 years. Apportioned Annual Crown Rent $50.62.

PARTY WALL. The wall on the Easternmost

Mreceived instructions to sell by Public boundary of this Lot is a P'arly wall.

Auction

On FRIDAY, the 24th day of November, 1905,

at their SALES Rooms, the following VALUABLE LEASEHOLD PROPERTY sitaule at Victoria, in the Colony of Hongkong, TİZ:

All those pieces or parcels of ground situate at Victoris, aforesaid, registered in the Land Ocs respectively as the REMAINING PORTION of SECTION A of INLAND LUT No. 505, and the REMAINING PORTION of INLAND LOT No. 505, together with the messuages thereon known as Nos. 54, 56, 59, 60 and 63 Stone Nullah Leno, and Nas. 4, 6. 8, 10 and 12 Wanchai Road. Aren 3,720 square feet or thereabouts. Term 999 years.

Fer further particulars pad conditions of sale apply to

JOHNSON, STOKES & MASTER. Solicitors for the Mortgages,

or to Mesara, HUGHES & HOUGH, Government Auctioneers

2416 Hongkong, 30th October, 1905.

COLD STORAGE.

THE HONGKONG IOE COMPANY, Lug havo now 40,000 Cabic feet of Cold Storage available at EAST POINT. Stores wil be Open at 10A.M. and 4 P.M. daily, Sunday excepted to receive and deliver perishable goods.

WM. PARLANE, Manager. -735 Hongkong, 18th November, 1901.

AVID CORBAR & SON'S

D MERCHANT NAVY

NAVY BOILED LONG FLAX

RELIANCE CROWN TARPAULING

CANVAS

ARNHOLD, KAEBERG & CO. Sole Agents.

HOUSES. On this Lot or on some part or parts thereof are erected the substantial houses known as Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4.5,6,7 &8 Fak San Lane. All the above described Lots are respectively more particularly delineated on a Sale plan thereof which can be inspected at the afflows of Mosers. JOHNSON, STOKES and MASTER, the Vendors Solicitors at any time previous to the sale.

For further particulars and conditions of sale apply to Messes. JOHNSON, STOKES & MASTER,

No. 8, Des Voeux Road Cantral, Vendors' Solicitors; or to Mr. GEO. P. LAMMERT,

Auctioneer. Hongkong, 8th November, 1905.

CARTRIDGES.

2530

IMPORTED EVERY MONTH, THERE. FORE ALWAYS FRESH

THLETING of Shareholders in the above Company will be held at the Company's Towa Office, 2, Lower Albert Road, Hongkong, on THURSDAY, the 23rd day of November, 1905, at 1230 P.M., for the purpose of present

of Accounts to the 31st July, 1905.

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 9th to the 23rd November, 1905, both dage inclusive.

By Order of the Board of Directora,

8. A. SETH.

Secretary. Hongkong, lat November, 1905. 12671

WATER BOAT COMPANY LIMITED. HONGKONG STEAM

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. THE FIFTH ANNUAL MEETING of

Theld-re is the above Company will be held at the Company's Office, 13, Hotel Mansions 3rd Floor, on FRIDAY, the 24th day of NOVEMDED, at Noos, for the purpose

H. GOYNE-STEVENS,

Hon. Sec., Kowloon C.C. 2575 Hongkong, 15th November, 1905.

WANTED.

Apply by letter to-

BOX 777. Care of Daily Proas" Ooo. .2589 Hongkong, 16th November, 1905.

WANTED.

CCOUNTANT CLERK Wanted. Must

be good at Arithmetic and Typing. Apply by lotter stating age and salary required, with references, to-- SUPERINTENDING CIVIL ENGINEER,

H. M. Naval Yard.

[2590 Hongkong, 16th November, 1905.

EMPLOYMENT WANTED.

a Young Englishman with five years'

of presealing, the Report and Statement of B experience in mercantile firm and with Accounts to 30th September, 1905. will be CLOSED from the 19th to the 24th The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company November, both days' inclusive.

J. W. KEW,

Kanager. Hongkong, 11th Novembor, 1905, (2559 A. 8. WATSON & CO. LIMITED.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

N INTERIM DIVIDEND on encount

Aof the year 1905, of Fifty Cente por hare, will be payable at the Hongkong und Shanghai Bauk, Hongkong, on and after SATURDAY, 25th November, 1905, on Warrants to be obtained at the Company's Ofices.

The DIVIDEND will uteo be payable at the- Hongkong and Shanghai Bank, Shanghai, on and after the same date.

The REGISTER of SHARES will be CLOSED from MONDAY, the 20th instant, until MONDAY, the 27th instant, both days inclusive, during which period no Transfer of Shares will be effected.

JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & SOR, General Managers,

{2546 Hongkong, 8th November, 1905,

THE HONGKONG ELECTRIC CO., LD.

NEW ISSUE SHARES. HAREHOLDERS are hereby notified that the FINAL CALL of $5.00 (five dollars) per Share has been made, and is PAY- ABLE at the Company's Oco, Sr. GEORGE'S BUILDINGS, on or before 1st December, 1905.

Shareholders are requested when paying the above-mentioned call to send to the Com pany's Agents their Provisional Share Cortia- cates for endorsement.

By Order of the Board of Director9,

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & CO.,

Agents.

2427 Hongkong, 26th October, 1905,"

INSURANCES

AACHEN AND MUNICH FINE IN- SURANCE CO.

OF AIX-LA-CHAPELLE..

THE Undersigned, having been appointed AGENTS for the above Company, are propared to ACCEPT RISKS against FIRE at Current Rates.

REUTER, BROCKELMANN & CO..

Agents.

181

Hongkong, 21st April, 1897 L'UNION OF PARIS FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED

rate

E and

LET'S, SCHULTZE'S, AMBERITE THE Undersigned having been appointed

[THE KYNOCK'S SPORTING AGENTS for the above Company are CARTRIDGES 8, 10, 12, 18, and 20 BORE prepared to accept Eisks against Fire at current And NEWCASTLE CHILLED SHOT iz

SIEMSSEN & CO. all Sizes, Nos. 10 to 8880. AIL GUNS and

13 AMMUNITION in Varisty.

Hongkong, 1st January, 1904. RYORTH BRITISH AND MERCAN- 2349LLE INSURANCE COMPANY,

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

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