TELEGRAMS.
(Reuters.)
The Manchurian Railway.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH MONDAY, FEBRUARY
INSTITUTION OF ENGINEERS -
AND SHIPBUILDERS.
ANNUAL MEETING.
The thirteenth annual general meeting of LONDON, 26th February. the above Institution, held on Saturday even- An official report to the Director Generaling at 3, Des Vacux Road, was well attended
COMMERCIAL.
dĩa. Ui A Abvertisements.
THE
SHORTHAND" 'UP-TO-DATE Hongkong, where a
29, 1904.
Co-day's Advertisements.
HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB.
FOUND.
Advices from Shanghai, of 23rd inst, report business done-Shanghai and Hongkew. Wharfs at Tls. 2071 for Murch, Indo-Chines at Tis, 581 for Murch and Tls, 59 for Aprif. Farnham, Boyds at Tls. 139/13 /139 cash, and The 142/145 for March. Shanghai Lands at Permanent Studio has been opened near the of Chinese Railways states that the Man. there being prea: essrs. D. MacDonali | Tis, 115 cum, diy, and Tis. 110 ex. div. Wei-G.PO. and WATKINS, LTD, Queen's Road AZITHIN the jockey Club Compound,
(presidem), W. C Jack (Vi --president), E 0,hú Golds at $15. Mauschappijs at Tls. 310 | Central Murphy, H. T. Kishardsun, J. D. Logan, }. 1. W. Thomson, W. Ramsay, T. Skinner, A. 1 in, Macilonald, Kobertson, J. Lambert, A. Ritchie, E. C, Wilks, J. Melachlan, W. Auld, A Milby, P. Simcoe, W. G. Winterburn, H. K. Archibald, W. Stewart, F. Murchie, R. Knox, 1. P. Miller (hon, secretary), C. F. Focken (hun. Treasurer) and others.
At |
churian Railway is strongly guarded. every mile approximately, there is a high watch tower with thirty Cossacks.
Turkey and Bulgar
Febru. The pourparlers between Turke
garia for a pacific settlement of their ences continue to progress favourably.
27th.
differ-
been read,
nd Itul-The notice convening the meeting having The President said:Gentlemen, the annual report and statement of accounts having been in your hands for some time I propose, with a perustu, in follow the usual custom and take the as road. orsonic years past the Institution of Engineers and Ship builders has not been progressing as it shoul
and the close of the year 1903 as you will see from the reperti finais us in a worse andition than we have been in since the institution was starred just 13 years ago. As one of the founders 1 remember well the high hopes that
The Russians in the Red Sea A Russian destroyer on Monday night stopped the liner Alfombosa in the Red Sea. An officer boarded the ship and examined het papers.
The War.
The Japanese Legation has received an official despatch from Tokio stating that the Japanese object of blocking the entrance of Port Arthur on the 24th instant was attained, the crews returning safely. The above news is not from Admiral Togo, but its accuracy is indubitable.
LATER.
It is believed in Tokio that the blocking of Port Arthur was at least partially accom. plished.
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cash, Tis. 30 cash and settlement, Tis, 315 for March, 317) for April, and Tls, 330 for June. Gas at Tls, 122. Montries at $55. Werks & Co. at Tls, 20.
FREIGHT.
fa their circular of 27th inst., Messrs. Lamke aud Rogge write :-The chief feature Bat has
IST LESSON write any Word, 4TH LESSON write jó Words a Minute. IITH LESSON write 120 Words a Minute. 21 LESSONS 10 Completion of Full Course.
TERMS: $50, or by instalments. No Books TO BUY, or other Payments to make.
May be learned in One Month; the very
OUR ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
characterised the freight market during the Dullest in 12 Werks. past for night has been a continuous demand jor ste mers on time charter from the North, annage, promptly available on monthly terms has dan and is still being inquired after at have gone in regard to hosilites between steadily hardening rates and as far as events Russia and Japan, it is hard to say where lungs are going to end.
Doc.
The position of the market is an abnormal Whist neutral tonnage is being picked up everywhere to meet urgent requirements fam Japan, the Southern market-making dae
OFTEN ASKED ON THE "UP TO DATE SHORTHAND." Can it be learned as well by post as at
your Studio?....
...YES.
...YES.
Can a person of ordinary intellect master
il'in six weeks?... The full course to completion and fast
writing in six weeks?...
Do you examine us on each lesson?
Personally or by post?
were entertained by the first committee and Buwance for the Chinese New Year holidays | Is it easy to learn and to lead?
members of the great things to le achieved by this Institution, and for a number of years it seemed as if their hopes realised. Bur gentle the members wake up and lake more interest men, we have fallen ou evil times and unless and give more support to the working of the institution, the time is not far distant when the question of winding up the Company will have To be seriously considered; for the institution at the present time is not self-supporting. The balance (which I see the printer has kindly
has remined almost stagnant with few charters here and there reported.
tially declining local rice market has been Apen, the Saigen/Hongkong trade, a con- nabibitory to business in this direction and present quotation is nothing better than 17/18 cents per picul This figure is, however, mure or less rommal, there being but an occasional
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.YES.
...YES. YES.
...YES.
YES.
Is it accepted by Government Offices the
world over? Do you give a certifica e competency
on completion? Do you supply a lesson book to each pupi and show the date cach lesson is given? Then this is proof of the pupil's progressz
......YES.
and before receiving the 12th lesson I must write 120 words a minute? YES. of Shall I be competent to write a shorthand
at having to accept such rate of accessity, and a considerable unprovenient can only be a question of time if only in consequence put in large letters) is slightly mi-leading as
shortage of tonnage. The rice crop in Cochin China is said to be a fairly good one, but esport this balance is only attained after adding fuses up to date are ant to be compared with $595.00 subscribed for the new billiard table
former years, the high rate of exchange having put ad about $400 from the dance account, Great Fires in the United States, without which "e should have been about
a stop to stupments for Europe and the time is no doubt near at hand, that exort to China on A great fire has occurred in the business $700.00 to the bad and I am sure none of the members wish this institution to-be run on
a farly large scale will become practicable. section of Rochester, New York State. Blocks charity. The engineers and shipbuilders of
Stocks of grain at Canton have so far been of buildings were dynamited to arrest the tus colony are well able to mamain an anti-sufficent, but the state of affairs for agricul- turists, as far as the next nice crop as concerned, spread of the fire. A fire has also destroyedution worthy of the trades from which it takes
Is a very serious que in consequence of the Unless rain COMES
three acres of the business section of Batti
more.
The Governorship of New Zealand, Lord Plunkett has been appointed Gover nor of New Zealand.
SUPREME COURT.
CLAIM FOR INTEREST.
At the Supreme Court this morning, before the Puisne Judve, Mr. A. G. Wise, Chan A Fook and another, described as merchants of Hongkang, saed U. Nervegna and annther for the recovery of $606, being interest on Francs 120,000, alleged by defendants to have been transferred to them by E. Ghost Italian Gov. erament Delegate on the Commission of Bank- ers, Shanghai).
long continued drought,
its, name, but if the decline to support such an institution then there is nothing to be done hat bow to the inevitable and sher up. Speak very soon, nothing can avert a barl harvest and ing for myself I should be very sorry indeed ifed badly with a very limited amount of tonnage In that most probable ciec, grain will be want- we are forced to close; because would be a
to bring it along.
sign that we eng beers and shipbuilders in
Hongkong are lagging behind while kindred stitutes all over the world are flourishing and 6 rging ahead. Somie members, I am told, comas plain that they do not derive day benefit from the institute, or at any roe not sufficient for
the $3.ju subsenbed per month. Well that should say is the fault of the member, for you only require 10 walk into the reading ranm and look at the collection of papers and magazines and the splendal reference hhrary to convince you that the member ho is incapable of taking $1.50 worth out of that mom in the same num ber of hours must be wanting in those qualifica tions which are requisite in every engineer and shipbuilder
Before closing my remarks would draw the attention of members to the classes which have lately been started un der the direction of Mr W, H Williams far in- struction in practical mathematics and mischa- Mr. M. W. Slade, instructed by Mr. F. X.es, and with this institution in a flourishing d'Almada e Castro) appeared for the plaintiffs,
and the flow. H. E. Pollock, K. C. (instructed by Mr. F. P. Hett, from the fice of Mr. G K. Hall frutton) represented the defendants. The statement of claim set out: -1. The plaintiffs are merchants of Victoria, Bangkong. 2. The defendants are laban subjects, wh
business in Victoria, formerly carried on under the style of U. Nervegna and Company, and who now reside in Hongkong. 3. in the month of November 1902, the plaintiffs com- menced an action against the defendants in the Original Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court, being Action No. 211 of 1972. 4 In the year 1903 the defendants had awarded to them a large sum to be paid by the Chinese Govern. ment by way of indemnity for lusses sustained by the defendants during the linser sebellion, 5. The said indemnity awarded to the defen. dants is payable to the defendants by the Italian Government Delegate on the * omnis- sion of Bankers, Shanghai, and until payment bears interest at the rate of 4 per cent. per annum, payable half-yearly. 6. On the 36th May, 1903, the plaintiffs accepted a transfer, made on April 13, 1903, at the request of the defendants by the said tahan Government
Delegate of Francs 120,000 out of the indemnity
due to the defendants in fall settlement of all
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condition there is no reason why these classes should not be arranged so that every member who wished to do, might take part in them, and
this is only one of the many benefits that inem- bers might derive from the institute if they would support it in a whole-hearted and genuine tion of the report i shall he pleased to answer manner (applause).. Before moving the adop any questions or give any information webin my power.
Replying to Me Murphy, the hon. treasurer (Mr. C. F. Focken) said the amount outstand ing and due to the insitution was now abou! $1,900-
and it was agreed that the report and accounts The President proposed, Mr. Jack seconded,
as presented be adapted and passed.
Mr. Bain drew attention to the falling off in membership during the past few years, and said there was something wrong somewhere.
The President replied that the committee bad been oing all in their power to make the institute attractive to members, the majority of whom scened quite disinterested in the maller.
question of admitting manine officers and The meeting then proccected to discuss the Kentlemen connected with shipping as associate
members of the institution
From Saigon to Philippines parts, after a lull of some duration, operations have been re-
sumed and chartering has been done on the
basis of 38 cents per picul, more tonnage being
wanted at same figure. Suitable craft is how- will go higher. From Rang-on to one port ever scarce and it is very probable that rates Philippines up to 58 cepts per picul Ims been paid and there is room for further tonnage.
Bangkok business to this remains unchanged. Rates have not advanced correspondingly with others on Recount of the more than ample supply of "liners,"
From Java to this jo rents per peul sugar, dry or wel, is procurable, but no tonnage is forthcoming. Forward loading for Japan, June, July, tonnage is wanted at very good rates, but hard to obtain
Coal rates from Japan ports are very firm, offered freely and more would undoubtedly be $2.50 per ton. Moji or Kochinotzu to this being pud for prompt dehvery, Mon/singapore we quote $1.75 per ton and Karaizu Manila $3.60
per ion.
Un monthly terms, as already indicated, a number of steamers has again found employ. ment at very fair rates, with few exceptions for neutral trade in Japan watris, and the demand Continues
Casualties:-5.5. Preteras, a well known. coaster, has founderea on the Paracels.
Sail Freights--Nothing doing.
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letter and make notes?
... YES. At the third lesson within one week? ...YES. the lessons; they master one and then come The pupils take as long as they like between
(or send if a Postal Pupil) for the next.
PRINCIPAL:
WARWICK PEELE,
late Special Reporter, British Houses Lords, Commous and High Courts. Hongkong, 29th February, 1901. [298
THE REGISTRATION OF TRADE MARKS ORDINANCE, 1898,
APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF TRADE MARK.
[OTICE is hereby given that JAMES NSAUNDERS CO., LIMITED, of 15, Charlotte Street, Fitzroy Square, London,
gland, Wine and Spirit Merchants, have, ou the 29th day of December, 1993, applied for the Registration, in Hangkong, in the Register of Trade Marks, of the following TRADE MARK:-
HOUSE LORDS
BIMLAND MALI WIRSKY
KAIRA
NDERS'S
10
QUALITY
par mam, than a beam bart,
DENR 1960GS B
kan dengan kad kre
in the Name of JAMES SAUNDERS & Co., LIMITED, who claim to be the Sole Proprietors therent. The Trade Mark has been used by the Applicants in respect of the following Goods, WHISKY in Class 43
Dated the 20th day of February, 1904. DENNYS & BOWLEY,
Solicitors for the Applicants.
bail tonnage loading or to load.--For Callan, -Italian bark Lothun, arrived 12th January. Bush bark Algoa Bay to arrive from Hongay. 1971
Disengaged: None, Depanures None.
TO-BAY'S EXCHANGE.
Selling
London-Bank T.T.
Do. demand........
4 months' sight. Do. France-Bank T.T.
Germany--Bank TT. America-Bank T.T..
India T.T.
Do. demand Shanghai-Bank T.T Japan-Rank T.T. ....
Singapore-Bank 7 T
Java-Bank T.T.
Bay He
do.
..1109/16
1/10 13/16
2-3
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1-9
1391
1391
.76
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The Vice-President observed that the com. mittee had already discussed the matter, and agree it would be best to learn the views of claims by them against the defendants, and opinion of the Committee gentlemen connected members regarding the proposal In the withdrew the said action, No 211 of 1992.
with the shipping interests, afloat and ashore- | 4 months' sight L/C, 7. On or about foly 1st, 1903. the said Italian chippng C'erks, captains and officers of 6 months' sight L./C. Government Delegate paid to the defendan's the interest due on the said indemnity for the tamers-should be associare members, but 30 days' sight San Francisco & New York 46
they would, of course, be subject to election by 4 nmnths' sight Jalf-year ended June 30, 1903. 8. The rateable ballet by the committee, and if admitted would proportion of the said interest received by the
have the same privilege as ordinary members defendant in respect to Frares 120,000, trans-
with the exception that they would have no ferred to the planus, amounted to $696.9 On July 28, 1973, the plaintiffs demanded from ice in the management of the institute.
Several members were strongly in favour of the defendants the payment of the interest keeping the institution purely for engineers and received by the defendants ne the Francs ship builders, and if necessary, the subscrip 120,000, but defendants have not paid the sum, tions might be raised. Eventually it was
or any part thereof. The plaintiff's claim:
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$606. 2. Interest from the date of the writ agreed to postpone the discussion in order to
herein on $606 at 8 per cent. per annum until payment of jud ment.
ger the views of seagoing members.
30 days sight Sydney and Melhorne
4 months' sight Francs 6 months' sight
4 months sight Germany Tar Silver ..... Bank of England rate
To
Malwa New
The question of increasing subscriptions was defer ed to the next meeting.
CH...
Votes of thanks to the officers for their ser- vices during the past year brought the pro- ceedings to a close
ATHLETIC SPORTS.
As will be seen from our advertisement
columns the seventh athletic meeting, under
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COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. PAQUENOTS-POSTE FRANCAIS,
FOR SHANGHAI, KOBE AND УОКОНАМА. Company's Steamship
ARMAND BEHIC
THE
the auspices of the Victo ia Recreation Club, Captain Flandin, will be despa bed for the aby Paris on or about MONDAY, the
The defence set forth: 1. The defendanks
The following officers were elected for the admit the truth of the allegations which are ensuing ver. President Mr. W. C. Jack. contained in paragrphs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.7 and 9f Vice-Presidents. T. Richardson and I. the statement of claim. z. In answer to para-ambert. Commitee of Management:-- Messis. graph of the statement of slain the defend D. MacDonald, H. Richardson, J. Lau bert, T. anis say as follows: It was agreed between the Banks, Crake, W. Ramsay. 1. D. Thomson, J. plaintiffs and the defendants that action 21 of Logan, E C. Wilks, J. MacDonald, and T, W. goz shoull be withdrawn by the plaintiffs on Robertson, Hon. Secretary:-Mr J. C. Miller. condition of the plaintiffs receiving a document Ron. Librarian-Mr. J. D W Thomson. from the Italian Government Delegate at Hon. Treasurer Mr. C. F. Focken. Shanghai, which would entitle the plaintiffs to eventually receive honils to the full value of Francs 120,60, when the bonds would be thereafter used by the Italian Govern ent De- legate for the payment of the said indemnity. If the said Delegate has issued any document to the plaintiffs which confers, or purports to confer, or has the legal effect of conferring upon the plaintiffs any present or immediate rights to interest on the sum of Francs 120,000 such document was not issued in such form at the request of the defendant, but on the con- trary was issued in such form in defiance to the express instructions upon the subject which were sent by the defendants to the said Dele. close on the 28th prox. gate, to which instructions the defendants crave leave to sefer. In answer to paragraph 8 of; the statement of claim the defendan's crave leave to refer to and report the allegations which are contained in paragraph a hereof, and they deny that any apportionment whatever ought to be made payable to the plaintiffs in respect to the interest on such sum of Fr nes 110,000, either for the whole period or for any portion of the period between the 1st of June 1903 and the jah of June 1903. Even if any such apportionment were made the defendants do not admit that it would amount to 1006. lite 4 Save in so far as this statement of claim the defendants deny the truth of each and every of such allegations.
will be held on Monday, the 4th April, on the ground of the Hongkong Football Club. Pro- 17th March. gramine and entry forms may be obtained from the Steward of the Club at Kowloon, Entries
WEST RIVER TRAFFIC.
(From Our Correspondent.)
Canton, 27th February. I am in receipt of advices from Wuchow to the effect that the Chinrse merchants in that port have ceased business in consequence of an excessive, kin tax which has been imposed on all goods, it has to be paid at the port. where the goods are shipped, and they will not be subject to any further tax at subsequent ports. It is reported that merchants at ather ports will adopt a similar attitude, and the foreign merchants, fearing a general disturb. The case was proceeded with and eventually ance, have appealed to the respective Consuls Tutoradioúmed until to-morrow.
for protection,
For Freight or Passage, apoly to
G. DE CHAMPEAUX, Agent. Hongkong, 29th February, 1904.
IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD, BREMEN,
STEAM FOR SHANGHAI, NAGASAKI, KOBE AND YOKOHAMA,
THE Imperial German Mai) Steamship
"PREUSSEN,"
Captain E. Prehn, due here with the outward German Mail about THURSDAY, at Daylight, will leave for the above places about 12/14 hours after arrival.
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD. For further Particulars, apply to
MELCHERS & CO., Agents. Hongkong, apth February, 1904,
THE REGISTRATION OF TRADE MARK ORDINANCE, 1898.
APPLICATION for RiGISTRATION
OF TRADE MARK.
TOTICE is hereby given that BARCLAY
PERKINS & CO, LIMITED), of An hor Brewery, Park Street, Southwark, London, England, Brewers, have, on the 30th day of October, 1903, applied for the Registration, in Hongkong, the Register of Trade Marks, of the following TRADE MARK:-
GKRGANILE
AT THE
கடி
RC
BOTILLO
in the Name of BARCLAY PEAKINS & CO. LIMITED, who claim to be the Sole Proprietors thereof. The Trade Mark has been used by the Applicants in respect of the following Goods, BEER in Class 43
Dated the 29th day of February, 1904. DENNYS & BOWLEY,
Solicitors for the Applicants.
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VICTORIA RECREATION CLUB.
SEVENTH ATHLETIC MEETING.
þY Kind Permission of HE. The Office: Administering the Government, the above Sports will be held under the Rules of the Amateur Athletic Association on
MONDAY, the 4th APRIL,
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on the Ground of the HONGKONG FOOTBALL CLUB (Kindly leat for the Purpose)
at HAPPY VALLEY.
Entry Forms and List of Events may be had from the Steward of the Club. Kuwloon, or the Undersigned, C/o Versis. Gimb, Livingston & Co.
at 5 P.M.
A BUNCH of KEYS and a LADY'S HANDKERCHIEF; also a FOX TERRIER DOG with be i'icense Number 25 affixed 10 his Coll r
The owners may recover the above by applying to--
T. F. HOUGH,
Clerk of the Course. Hongkong, 29th February, 1994.
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WANTED.
LADY is required to act as SECRETARY. Good English necessary. One with Capital can have the Management after One
Month's Training. Sure and Large income.
Address
"S. and T.," Cio Hongkong Telegraph Co., Ld. Hongkong, 29th February, 1904. 1300
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
INFORMATION has been received from
Co-day's Advertisements.
THEATRE
THE
ROYAL
HENRY DALLAS MUSICAL COMEDY
COMPANY.
ENORMOUS SUCCESS.
TO-NIGHT and TO-MORROW
(MONDAY) and (TUESDAY),
"RUNAWAY GIRL."
WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY,
"BELLE OF NEW YORK."
FRIDAY and SATURDAY, "THE MESSENGER-BOY."
PRICES $3, $2 and $r.
PLANS AT
the Military Authorities that GUN ROBINSON PIANO CO., LD. Late Tram Each Night 15 minutes after Fall of Curtain.
PRACTICE will he carried out from Engle's Yest Hills, South-East of Tai Po Road (5) miles), in a direction due North, against the Southern Slope of Needle Hill to the North- West of that road (7 miles) on the 4th March, 1904, between the hours of 8 A.M. and M.
If the Weather is unfavourable on the above date, Practice will take place on the gh March, during the same hours. By Command,
A. M. THOMSON, Acting Colonial Secretary.
Colonial Secretary's Office,
Hongkong, 29th February, 1904.
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THEATRE
ROYAL.
CITY HALL.
THE
HE HONGKONG AMATEUR
DRAMATIC CLUB
will give Two Performances of THE COMIC OPERA
"HIS EXCELLENCY,” Written by W. S. GILBERT, Music composed by Dr. OSMUNt Cark, FRIDAY, ith MARCH,
cin
AND
SATURDAY, MARCH, Commencing Each Evening at 9 PM. precisely.
Several new features will be introduced. including a Dance by "THE GOVERNOR and NANNA" A COUNTRY DANCE, &c., &c.
Dress Circle
Stalls......
Pit Stalls Pit
3
3
I
10
NO HALF PRICE. looking Office at City Hall, open GUARANTORS ONLY, on FRIDAY, 4th March, at 10 A M.
1
W. FLEMING VALLANCE, Manager.
Futme pieces will buy advertised. Hongkong, zoth February, 1904.
FOR YOKOHAMA AND KOBE. -RE Steamship
"BRISGAVIA,"
[266
Captain Schulke, will be despatched for the ahove l'orts, on WEDNESDAY, the 9th March, at Noon.
For Freight, apply to
HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE,
Hongkong Office.
Hongkong, 29th February, 1904.
ORIENTAL
MAVI
COMPY
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THE PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY.
STEAM FOR -TRACTS, CEYLON, AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADEN, EGYPT, MEDITERRANEAN PORTS, PLYMOUTH AND LONDON.
"Through Bills of Lading issued for BATAVIA, PERSIAN GULS, CONTINENTAL, AMERI- CAN and SOUTH AFRICAN PORTS.) HE Steamship
Public Booking Office on and after MONT
DAY, 7th March, froin in A.M. 10 4 P.M. each day.
Late Trams will run a quarter of an hour after the fall of the curtain,
Hongkong, 29th February, na
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
"GLEN LINE OF STEAMERS.
FROM ANTWERP, LONDON AND STRAITS. "HE Steamship
THE
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"GLENLOGAN," having arrived from the above Ports, Consignees of Cargo by her are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed at their risk into the Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Cn., Limited, at Kowloon, where each consignment will he sorted out mark by mark, and delivery can be obtained as soon as
the Goods are landed.
Goods not cleared by the 7th March will be subject to rent.
No Fire Insurance will be effected.
All damaged packages must be left in the Godowns, and a certificate of the damage obtained from the Cndown Company within ten days after the steamer's arrival, after which no claims will be recognised.
[101
MCGREGOR BROS, & GOW. Hongkang, 20th February, 1901.
INDRA LINE OF STEAMERS.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
FROM NEW YORK. "HE Company's Steamship THE
"INDRAW DI" having arved from the above l'orts, Consignees
of Cargo are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed and placed at their risk in the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown consignment will be sorted out mark by mark, Company's Godowns at Kowloon, where each and delivery can be obtained as soon as the goods are landed.
Goods not cleared by the 7th March, at Noon, will be subject to rent.
No Fire Insurance will be effected by us in any case whatever.
All damaged packages must be left in the Godowns, and a certificate of the damage obtained from the Godown Company within ton days after the vessel's arrival here, after which no claims will be recognised.
Optional Goods will be landed here unless Noon, TO-DAY. instructions are given to the contrary before
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., Agenta. Hongkong, 29th February, 1004.
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AMERICAN ASIATIC STEAM-SHIP CO.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
FROM NEW YORK.
Entries Close on ALONDAY, the 28th March,THE Steamship
"BRAEMAR,"
HAROLD C. AUSTEN,
Captain S. L. Saxby, having arrived from the Acting Hon. Secretary; above part, Consignees of Cargo are hereby Hongkong, 29th February, 1904. (306 informed that their Goods are being landed at their risk into the Godowns of the Wanchai
THE AMERICAN ASIATIC STEAM-Storing Company, at Wanchai and stored at
SHIP COMPANY.
FOR KOBE AND YOKOHAMA, *HE Steamship
ΤΗ
Consignees' risk and expense.
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining undelivered after the 7th March will be sub- ject to rent.
"BRAEMAR,"
All broken, chafed and damaged Goods are Captain S. L. Saxhy, will be despatched for in be left in the Godowns, where they will be the above Ports, on FRIDAY, the 4th March, examined on the 7th March, at 3 P.M. at 4 P. M.
No Fire Insurance has been effected. For Freight, apply to
Bills of Lading will be countersigned by SHEWAN, TOMES & Co.,
SHEWAN, TOMES & CO., General Avents.
General Agents Hongkong, 29th February, 1904, [309 ||| Hongkong, 19th February, 1904..
"BALLAARAT,"
Captain C. R. Longden, R.N.R., carrying His Majesty's Mails, whe despatched from this for BOMBAY, on SATURDAY, the 12th March, at Noon, taking Passengers and Cargo for the above Ports.
Silk and Valuables, all Cargo for France, and Tea for Lundon (under arrangement) will he transhipped at Colombo into a steamer proceeding direct to Marseilles and London other Cargo for London, &c., will be conveyed 214 Bombay,
Parcels will be received at this Office until 4 P.M. the day before sailing. The Contents and Value of all Packages are required.
the terms and conditions of the Company's Shippers are particularly requested to note Bills of Lading.
For further Particulars, apply to
E, A HEWETT,
Superintendent. Hongkony, 29th February, 1994.
Entimation.
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THE POPULAR
SCOTCH
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"BLACK&WHITE
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