·
AN AUDIENCE WITH THE EMPRESS DOWAGER.
THE WINTER PALACE OR FORBIDDEN CITY. I was very lucky in being allowed, on the 6th of May, to see all over the Winter Palace, which has been entirely shut to the public since the settlement after the siege. It is the most beautiful building or rather suite of build- ings I have seen in Chinn, and it is kept in very good order, everything being spotlessly clean.
What struck me most was the beauty of the curiousty shaped roufs covered with blue and green and imperial yellow glazed tiles; the effect of these, in the bright sunlight, amongst embosoming trees was quite invely. Broad spaces separate the build.ngs, giving a feeling of stateliness and repose.
THE AUDIENCE.
The tath of May was the day fixed for the Reception of the Legation ladies and we left Prking at nine o'clock in the morning, cach Jady being carrieri in an official chair with four hener, and foar extia bearers in reserve.
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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, SATURDAY, JUNE 13, 1903.
Intimations.
BOARD.
WNERS of HOUSES situated in the Western Division of the City of Victoria who have not had their Premises LIME WASHED and CLEANSED in accordance with Law, are reminded that the period during which the work should be FINISHED ends on the 30th day of JUNE, 1903, and the Sanitary Board, being convinced of the necessity of is determined to rigorously prosecute any cleanliness in its efforts to stamp out Plague,
owner in default after the above nained date.
By Order of the Board, '
in the leight of the present Paris: fashion. Their gowns were made of pale-blue silk pro- fusely embroidered and trimmed with real Ince and sucked white chiffon. They wore large pale blue hats trimmed with white SANITARY silk and white birds of paradise. A Court official soon appeared with a long Chinese pipe which he offered to her Majesty on bended knee and she had a smoke. We in the mean- time all sat under the trees on garden seats and rocks and had ten à la Chinoise and talked and felt very hot. This scene to my mind was the most quaint and curious of the whole day. I may mention here that I was told by a Court lady that the Empress is much pleased with European dress and intends to adopt it for several of the maids of honour. She has also been much amused by the Misses Yü Kung's dancing and wishes them to teach the Princes- ses and other Court ladies to dance! After a short rest, we were taken on the lake, in an enormous boul, towed by a very large launch, and were soon landed on an Island which we were invited to explore, and where light re- freshments were acain provided.
Hence we were taken to a building in an-
G. A. WOODCOCK, Secretary.
Sanitary Board Room,
Hongkong, 1st June, 1903.
NOTE:-The Western Division of the City lies to the West of Morrison and East Streets.
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- WHOSE FAULT 18 IT
The world is full of disease and pain. Whose fault is it? Everybody's; therefore often the fault of the sufferers themselves. But the pressing question is,-what to do, how to relieve, how to cure. What would become of us if means were not found to destroy disease? Whyn, of the course, disease would destroy us and the world would be de populated. Until we learn how to prevent ddating and curing it after it has seized upon disease, we must be thankful for the means of
us, and stands, like a savage with uplifted axe, ready to take our lives. Especially do wė need some sure and speedy from of treatment for those complaints which are universal,-- which arise in every country and climate, and ravage poor humanity at all seasons of the year. We allude to such ailments as Nervous and General Debility, Hysteria, Scrofula, Chronic Diarrhea, Asthma, Throat and Lung Complaints Blood Impurities, and the ills of women and children. For these
WAMPOLE'S PREPARATION
After being canal twelve miles on a very other part of the gronds, where their Majesties will be held in the CLUB GYMNASIUM, comes as near to being an actual specific as |
be: day, we were glad to 'arrive at the gates of the Summer Palace, where some of us were to have the bonour • fbeing presented for the first the to the Empress Dowager and Emperor, As lakes from all the Legations were presents besides several ladies who were visiting Peking, an eli lady was attended by at least two cour: ufficials, we made quite an imposing processing as we walked from the entrance of the Palace to the large building in which we were to make our bow, and be received. The approach to this building is through a large courtyard and up a long broad fight of white marble steps, and the building is twice as wide as it is deep. In the middle of the room is a very beautifully carved black- wood throne, about eight feet long and four feet wide, upholstered and draped with Imperial yellow brocade; and on this the Em press Dowager was seated. On the left of the throne and a little behind it was a beautifully carved arm chair also covered with yellow, on which the Emperor was sitting.
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In front of the throne, which is raised from the floor, on a platform abrut there feet high, was a long black-wood' table also beautifully carved, on which were several ornaments of jade and cluizarné The platform was also covered with yellow silk and decorated with large pieces of cloison, such as storks, and large vases and so on.
Until we had all entered the 1oom, and made our courtseys, as well as we could, (for we were so crowded that there was really very little room) their Majesties sat absolutely still without moving an eyelid; bit when we had all come in, the Empress was helped down from the bone by her attendings, the Emperor following, and she spoke to all the Indies who had been presented on other occasious, and those who were strangers were presented to her,
As each presentation was made the Empress took the lady's hand betwe o her two and held it while she tide some pilite remarks, or asked some questions.
The Empress Dowager is absolutely unlike all my preconceived ideas of her.
-She in, I should say, very little over five feet in height, and does not look more than fifty. She carries herself well, and is very erect.
Her face is small and inclined to be square with a small jaw, and receding chio, and rather a large mouth turned up at one sice: her nose is rather Roman in shape, and har eyes are not particularly keen, or turned up at the comeis as one would expect.
She was 'extremely gracious and kind in her manner and spoke in a very agreeable low voice. She wore a long cont of pale brocade and her hair was of course done in Manchu fashion.
The jewels she wore, which were chiefly pearls and jade, were very beautiful and some of them very large.
The Emperor stood rather in the background, and some of us were presented to him, when he shook hands, but we were not all presented as a matter of course.
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| had in the meant me arrived, and here we took our leave, the Empress holding each lady's hand as before, and the Emperor shaking hands. The Empress Dowager was now seated on a large divan, Turkish fashion, and the Emperor stood by her side. Although our Im- perial hostess could not have been kinder, I am sure we were all glad when we found ourselves in our chairs, and still more glad when the twelve-mile journey was over, and we were again within the walls of l'eking, where we arrived about seven o'cl ck. And as we entered the Legation and my eye caught the corner of wall which has been allowed to remain covered with the marks of Boxer shot and shell, and the words" Lest we forget" which Sir Claude MacDonald had written there, I shuddered; and then tried to think the best I could of the exalted Woman A2103.
He is somewhat small and slight, and looks like a boy of sixteen or eighteen, though I believe he is about thirty. His face is long, and his head big, and he did'not give me the im pression of unusual intelligence. His lower jaw is inclined to drop, and his mouth is generally open. He looks very amiable, and .smiles constantly, but when his face is in repose he looks like a man who either han never had much character, or who has not re- covered from some serious mental shock.
After being received we were all taken to another building, through several court-yards, and gardens, where lunch' was laid out on two long tables. The Empress and Emperor had now disappeared for the time being, but an Imperial Prince, and several court ladies were
and
had just seen.-N. C. D.
Consignees.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
"GLEN" LINE OF STEAMERS.
FROM MIDDI ESBRO, ANTWERP, LONDON AND STRAITS. THE Steamship
T
"GLENLOCHY," having arrived from the above Parts, Consignees Goods are being landet at their risk into the of Cargo by her are hereby informed that their
Godowns of the Hongkong and Kewlnon Wharf and Godown Co., Limited, at Kowloon, where carb consignment will be sorted out mark by mak, and delivery can be obtained as soon as the Goods are landed.
floorts not cleared by the 15th inst, will be subject to rent.
No Fire losurance will be effected. Godowns, and a certificate of the damage All damaged packages must be left in the obtained from the Godown Company within ten tys after the steamer's arrival, after which no claims will be recognised.
MCGREGOR BROS & GOW. Hongkong, Rik fan mey
болу
“ INDRA" LINE OF STEAMERS.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
FROM NEW YORK VIA · UEZ CANAL.
THE Company's Steamship
INDRAWADI,"
having arrived from the above Ports, Consignees of Cargo are hereby informed that their Gonds are being landed and placed at their risk in the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company's Godowns at Kowloon, where each consignment will be sorted out mark by mark, and delivery can be obtained as soon as the goods are landed.
not cleared by the 15th instant, at Goods 10A.M., will be subject to rent.
No Fire insurance will be effected. All Jamaged packages must be left in the Godowns, and a certificate of the damage. obtained from the Godown Company within ten days after the vessel's arrival here, after which no claims will be recognised.
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
Agents. Hongkong. 8th June, tong.
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OCCIDENTAL AND ORIENTAL STEAM- SHIP COMPANY.
NOTICE.
CONSIGNEES of CARGO per Steamship
"DORIC"
are hereby notified that their Goods are at their risk being discharged into Lighters and/or handed into our Cornwns. Nos. and 7, at
Kennedy Town, (Marine Lot 243), and delivery may be had either from Lighters or from our Godowns upon coumersignature of Bills of Tading
Goods remaining unclaimed after the 15th instant will be subject to rent.
All Claims must be sent in to me on or before the 18th instant or they will not be recognised,
No Fire Insurance has been effected.
E. W. TILDEN, Agent.
VICTORIA RECREATION CLUB.
THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Kowloon, on THURSDAY, the 18th instant,
FRANK W. WHITE, Hon. Secretary.
11 5.45 P.M.
Hongkong, 11th June, 1903,
...COVERNMENT NOTICE.
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any medicine yet discovered. It is palátable as honey and contains the nutritive and curative properties of Pure Cod Liver Oil, extracted by us from fresh cod livers, combined with the Compound Synup of Hypophosphites and the Extracts of Malt and Wild Cherry. You may almost say that it is life itself em- bodied in a single' article made by human IT TT is hereby notified that the SALE of hands. Dr. J. L. Carrick says: "I have had POSTAGE STAMPS at the STAMP remarkable success with it in the treatment of OFFICE will be DISCONTINUED after the Consumption, Chronic Bronchitis, Catarrh and 30th insiant.
Scrofulous Affections. It is of special value in nervous prostration and depraved nutrition It stimulates the appetite and the digestion, promotes assimilation, and enters directly into the circulation with the food. I consider nit marvellous success in medicine." Every dose effective. "You cannot be disappointed in it." Sold by chemists here and throughout the world and A. S, Watson & Co., Limited.
All such STAMPS for REVENUE purposes can be obtained at the GENERAL POST OFFICE.
A. M. THOMSON, Collector of Stamp Revenue. Hongkong, th June, roos.
legje
THE
ROBINSON PIANO
Co., LTD.
END OF HIRING SEASON.
SECONDHAND Pianos to be Cleared
out at the underrated low prices.
GUARANTEED in excellent condition.
Hongkong, 8th June, 1903.
NOTICE. TO.CONSIGNEES.
HE P. & O. S. N. Co.'s Steamship
"CEYLON," FROM ANTWERP, LONDON, PORTSAID, SUEZ AND STRAITS. Consignees of Cargo by the above-named vessel are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed and placed of their risk in the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company's Godowns at Kowloon, where each consignment will be sorted out mark by mark, and delivery can be obtained as soon as the Goods are landed.
present at lunch, which function lasted nearly THE two hours. Our spirit were kept up however by Yuan Shih-ai's band which really played very well indeed in the garden. After lunch we were taken to an adjoining room, where, the Empress was standing, and she at once took us into the garden and gathered sprays of white roses with her own hands giving as each one. From there we went for quite a long walk through courtyards, and gaidens, and corridors, the Empress leading the way, al a great pace, for she is very active, under a very large yellow sort of Chinese procession unbrella, till we came to a part of the grounds where stalls had been put up, and covered with all kinds of things which were evidently intended for pre-
sants,
Here a halt was called and Her Majesty presented us each with a piece of Peking cloi sonné as a souvenir of the occasion,
After this we moved on again till the Empress seated herself in a large open summer house, with the Emperor, beside ber and her Court ladies round her. Immediately behind her
chair were the two Misses Ya Kung who are great favourites of her and who were dressed.
Optional Goods will be landed here unless instructions are given to the contrary before IP AM TO-MORROW.
Goods not cleared by the 18th instant; at 4M,,will be subject to rent,
any case whatever.
No Fire Losgrance will be effected by me in
Damaged Packages must be left in the Godowns for examination by the Consignees and the Company's representative at an appointed hour
All Claims must be presented within ten days of the steamer's arrival here after which date they cannot be recognised.
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns.
ORIGINAL PRICES $450 TO $1,400.
WERNER
...$400
NEEDHAM
DORNER
380
375
ROINSCH
400
350
SCHIEDMEVER
BORD
#80
RACHALS (SEMI-GRAND) 700
H. & MULLER
350
#
and others of our own make at varying low prices.
Our Stock of SMALL INSTRUMENTS and MUSIC is also being sold at greatly reduced prices at this season preparatory to
our fresh stocks coming to hand.
Hongkong, and May, 1993.
WHAT IS
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Kabute
1st June, 1903.
DENTISTRY.
5
THE NEW FRENCH REMEDY TRADE THERAPION MARK
This successful and highly popular remedy, used in the Continental Hospitals by Ricord, Rostan, Jóbert, Valpan And others, combines if the desiderata to be sought laa medicing of the kind, and surpasses everything hitherto employed.
THERAPION NO.1
short time, often few days only.removes all discharge from theurinary organi,ofociually supersedingisfactions, these of which does irreparabla barm by laying the foundation of stricture and other solous diseases. In dysentery, pilas, itritation of the lower bowel,cough.bruschide, sthase, and we of the more trying complaints of this kind, it will be found astonishingly efficacious, affording prompt relied where other well-ed remedies have been power..
Jatim.
THERAPION NO.2 f
the blood, curvy, pimples, spate, blotches, pains and wel ings of the joints, secondary symptoms, gout, rheumatis and all ditraws for which has been too much a fashion to play merry, sarsaparilla, &c., to the dartraction of sufferer til und ruin, of dealth This Bildepiction.
THERAPION NO. 3
far
dalaustion, fossen & i tality, leeplessness, and all the distressing conteste nepené ráely error, excess, residence in hot: anhealthy lina, potsesses surprising power insestering surength ðadingor to the debilitated.
la sold by the pria-
THERAPIO cipal Chemists and
Merchant dansegladat Par snjld. Prica in England 3/9 & 4/6. In ordering, et, te whelf of the three numbers la re quired and here above Trade Mark, which la fac bay of word "serATION" as it appears on the British Goat Staing in white letters on a red ground) afized to every package by nuder of His Majesty's Hon Comrziscium, Jani without which it is a forgery.
Sold by A. S. WATSON & Co., Limited, [1440 Hongkong, China and Manila,
NOTICE..
Mails.
NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA.
(THE JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY.)
PROJECTED SAILINGS. FROM HONGKONG,-SUBJECT TO ALTERATION,
STEAMERS.
BOMBAY MARU
T. Marai...... Shinano Maru*
W. Thompson
YAWATA MARU.
A. E. Moses SANUKI MARU.....
W. Townsend KUMANO MARU
E. W. Haswell
KINSHU MARU.....
P. L. Pyne
·SAILING DATES. BOMBAY, VIA SINGAPORE and? TUESDAY, 16th June, at
COLOMBO.....
Noon.
DESTINATIONS.
(VICTORIA, B.C., and SEATTLE,"
U.S.A.VIA SHANGHAI, MOJI, KORE TUESDAY, 16th June, at and YOKOHAMA ...... NAGASAKI, KOBE and YOKO-WEDNESDAY, 17th June, at
HAMA
4 P.M.
Noon. FRIDAY, 19th June, at
Daylight.
F
4. P.M. THURSDAY, 25th June, at
Noon.
SYDNEY and MELBOURNE, VIA) FRIDAY, 19th June,
KOBE and YOKOHAMA
MANILA, THURSDAY TOWNSVILLE and BRISBANE
ISLAND,
KOBE
*Through Passenger Tickets issued for the Principal Cities in the United States, Canada Round-the-World Tickets also issued. Between Moji and Kobe, 1st and 2nd Class Through and Europe. in connection with the 'GREAT NORTHERN Rateway and Atlantic Steamers. Passengers have the Option of Travelling by the Sanyo Railway.
For further Information as to Freight, Passage, Sailings, & apply as the Compat y's Local Branch Office in Prince's Building, 1st Floor, Chater Road.
T. 8. TAKAYANAGI,
Hoogkoux, 9th June, ruug. COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.
PAQUEBOTS POSTE FRANCAIS.
NOTICE.
STEAM FOR SAIGON, SINGAPORE, BATAVIA, COLOMBO, BOMBAY, ADEN, EGYPT, MARSEILLES, MEDITERRANEAN AND BLACK SEA PORTS, LONDON, HAVRE, BORDEAUX;
PORTS OF BRAZIL AND RIVER PLATE.
ALSO
ON TUESDAY, the 16th June, 1903, at 8 A.M., the Company's Steamship "OCEANIEN" Captain Guigues, with Mails, Passengers, Specie and Cigo, will leave this Port for MARSEILLES, vil BOMBAY.
This Steamer connects at COLOMBO with the sa, iustralien, which vessel takes on her Passengers and Maits leaving that Port on the 28th June, 1903, Direct to Susz, Port Said and Marseilles.
Cargo an1 Specie will be registered for Lani don as well as for Marseilles, and accepted in: transit through Marseilles for the principal places of Emope.
Shipping Orders will be granted till Noon only on MONDAY, the 15th June, Specie and Parcels received until 4 P.M. on the same Haydn, Canon will be received on board on Parcels are not to be sent on board, they must be left at the Agency's Office. Contents and Value of Packages are required.
For further Particulars, apply at the Com- pany's Office.
G. DE CHAMPEAUX, Agent. Hongkong, and June, 1901,
NORTHERN PACIFIC STEAMSHIP COMPANY:
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Acting Manager.
CHINA COMMERCIAL STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.
司公限有船输中
FOR MOI, KOBP, MANZANILLO, MEXICO & SAN FRANCISCO. HE Steamship
TH
"CLAVERING,"
Captain Barton, will be despatched for the above Ports on THURSDAY, the 18th instant, Rt Noon,
For Freight, apply at the Company's Office, 135, Queen's Road Central, 2nd Floor.
J. S. VAN BUREN, Superintendent.
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BRIENTAL
COMPE
ME UNICEFLAR ANT OF TESTAL STAM NAVIGATION COMPAET:
ADEN, EGYPT, MEDITZCRANIA
PORTS, PLYMOUTH AND LONDON. Through Pills of Lading suc! for BATAVIA, PERSIAN GULF, CONTISENKAI, AMERI- CAN GHZ SOUTH AFRICAN PORTS) H2 Steamship
"CHUSAN,"
Fin
W. Cooke Carrying rupinin W. Marestes Mails, wilite despanhed from this for BOMBAY, on SATURDAY, the zoth instant, 4 Noon, taking Passengers and Cargo for the
Silk and Valuables, all Cargo for France,
BOSTON STEAMSHIP COMPANY,bove Pons.
"THE Public are hereby informed that no BOSTON TOW-BOAT COMPANY.
change has been made in the Rates of Subscription to the Hongkong Telegraph and the are warned against paying more than TEN CENTS (to cts.)-per Single Copy.
THE MANAGER, Hongkong Telegraph Co., Ltd. Hongkong, 14th January, 1903.
Însurances.
WORLD.
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10111005.
EQUITABLE LIFE
STROY 8. H
An Equitab
contract.
Nepali
Fats
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Founder.
Write for in file insuran
613c
malion.
a plaer como
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panies.
Hongkong, E
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1 KIED 982
[6500 NORTH GERMAN FIRE INSURANCE
COMPANY OF HAMBURG.
SUI SANG, (Lately Practising with Dr. I. SAKATA),, DENTIST,
No. 26, Connaught Road Central. Hongkong. 9th February, 1903
THE Undersigned AGENTS of the above -Company are prepared to accept First Class FOREIGN and CHINESE. RISKS at CURRENT RATES
SIEMSSEN & Co. [26 || Hangkpog, 28th May,ržęs..
A RECOMMENDATION.
pe
'NTENDING Purchasers of CHINESE-MADE GOLD and SILVER WARES, IVORY and SANDALWOOD CARVINGS, and SILK-EMBROIDERY must not omit an opponunity of visiting the Premises of the
WA HING LOONG STORE
At No. 65, Queen's Road Central, HONGKONG, CHINA
There you will find all sorts of articles tastefully made by the best Chinese workmen and sold at the lowest prices i gold wares guaranteed 18 carats, and silver wares go per cent touch, One of their recent masterpieces of art is psiver tree with a flock of birds of different species on and in all conceivable parches. It is designed, to be the miniature of a Chluase
true to nature, it is indend worth a visit,
EA HEWETaviary. It is a work of art unsurpassed by any former make of its kind, and is exceedingly
Hongkong, 11th June, 1905.
Superintendent,
Hongkong, lath June, 1009.
TONG CHUNG KEE
6950
PROPOSED SAilings from HONGKONG,
VIA
SHANGHAI, INLAND SEA OF JAPAN,
KOBE AND YOKOHAMA, FOR VICTORIA, B.C., AND TACOMA, IN CONNECTION WITH NORTHERN PACIFIC RAILWAY COMPANY.
Steamers. Tona. Captains. 1903.
Olympia Tremont....és
2,837 J. Truebridge... June 24 9,606 T. W. Garlick.. June 30 Tacoma 2,812 A. Dixon July 6 Victoria_.....il 3,502 J, Panton mudAug. 3 Steamers marked (*) have no passenger accommodation.
The attention of passengers is directed
the very cheap rates offered by this tincto
Pacific Coast and to the Interior and Eastern Cities of the United States and to Europe,
Special rites allowed to members of Govern- ment Services.
Through Bills of Lading issued to Pacific Coast Points and to the Principal Cities in the United States and Canada.
For further Information as to Fraight or Paisago, apply to
DODWELL, & CO., LIMITED,
General Agents. Hongkong. 3rd June, 1903.
Hotel.
(8748
KING EDWARD HOTEL.
A HIGH CLASS PRIVATE HOTEL
LADIES' AFTERNOON TEA ROOMS.
PRIVATE BAR
AND
BILLIARD ROOMS.
Hot and Cold Water throughout, Electrically Lighted. Electric Fans (if required), Electric Passenger Elevator to each Floor, Table D' Hole at Separate Tables: For Terms, &c, apply to the
Tea for London (under arrangement) will
op transhipped at Colombo into a steamer Proceeding direct to Marseilles and London; sher Cargo for London, &c., will be conveyed
4 Bombay with Transhipment. Parcels will be received at this Office until
4 M. the day before sailing. The Contents and Value of all Packages are required.
Shippers are particularly requested to nole he terms and conditions of the Company's Bills of Lading.
For further Particulars, apply to
E. A. HEWETT,
Superintendent, Ingkang, 6th June, 103.
To be Let.
Moderate.
TO LET.
14
A GODOWN, No. 1, MASONS LANE. Rent
DAVID SASSOON & CO., LTD. Hongkong, Lith June, 1903.
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TO LET.
HOUSES in LEIGHTON HILL ROAD.
FLATS in MORETON TERRACE, CAUSE-
WAY BAY, facing the Polo Ground. GODOWNS at BOWRINGTON, Praya East, No. 1, RIPON TERRACE in Flats, Apply to
THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST. MENT & AGENCY CO., LD. Hongkang, 6th June, 1903.
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GODOWNS TO LET.
PRAYA EAST, Spacious, Two-storied and
Single-storied Godowns. Suitable for Yarn or Coals. Also Land for Coal Storage.
Apply to...
THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST- MENT & AGENCY CO., LD. Hongkong, 30th March, 1903.
[3978
TO LET.
WO SPACIOUS GODOWNS-Nos.. 95 Two
and 96, FRAYa Eant. Apply to
H. N. MODY,
Victoria Buildings. Hongkong, and February, 1993; : [13284
TO LET.
· EVERAL NEWLY BUILT EUROPEAN HOUSES in LEIGHTON HILL ROAD, Apply to
THE HONGKONG & KOWLOON
--LAND & LOAN CO,, LD. No. 8, Queen's Road West, [rriód! Inarkoog, Both October, 190w,
-MANAGER Hongkong, 23rd October, 1904,
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