Entimations,
A. S. WATSON & CO., LIMITED.
ง
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an
EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING of the Company will be held at the Offices of the Company in ALEXANDRA BUILDINGS, TOMORROW, the 15th of June, 1904, at 11 AM, when the subjoined re-
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH TUESDAY, JUNE 14, 1904.
Entimations.
COMMERCIAL UNION ASSURANCE
COMPANY, LIMITED,
TOTAL FUNDS exceed $70,000,000. FIRE, MARINE, TYPHOON, ACCIDENT,
HOW TURKISH WOMEN" LIFE
The Berlincorrespondent of the London Daily
THE ORIGIN OF "FOOLSCAP" PAPER.
The world "Foolscap," as applied to paper, is a well-known term (says a contemporary).
Intimations.
THE WORRIED WOMEN, They say men must work and women must
Telegraph thus writes of the gradual changes It is interesting, however, to search for the weep; but alas, in this too busy world women that are isking place in the Orient
The East is but a fleeting show, and the fairy tales of its wonders and delights which thrilled
salution which was passed at an Extraordinary FIDELITY GUARANTEE and PLATE the hearts of our grandfathers are fast fading,
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General Meeting of the Confpany held on the 31st of May, 1904, will be submilled for con- GLASS POLICIES ISSUED.. firmation as a Special Resolution.
RESOLUTION,
That the Capital of the Company_be in- creased to Nine Hundred Thousand Dollars by the creation of Thirty Thousand New Shares of Ten Dollars each
By Order,
A. H. MANCELI, Secretary.
Hoogkong, 14th June, 1904.
W. H. TRENCHARD DAVIS, Branch Manager and Underwriter. Hongkong, 11th June, 1904.
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NOTICE.
TN.conformity with Article III of the General IN
Regulations of the Chinese Pilotage Ser- vice, a Board of Appointment will hold a Com [683petitive Examination at the Harbour Master's Ofice, Canton, at II A.M. on TUESDAY, 21st June, 1904, to all one vacancy for a PILOT in the Canton Pilotage Service.
Only those who have served an Apprentice- ship are eligible for appointment.
J. HOWELL MAY, Barbour Master.
THE INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGA-
TION COMPANY, LIMITED.
APPLICATION has been made to the GENERAL MANAGERS of this Company to inue to the RUSSO-CHINESE BANK of Hongkong duplicate certificates for Two Hundred Shares in the above Company or other certificates in lieu thereof upon the State- 'ment that the original certificates, vir ---.
Scrip No. 69 Nos. 17,816/17,850-15 shares in
the name of George
Hutton Potts, ..
Scrip No. 379 Nos. 36,380/36,419-50 shares in
the name of Catchick
Paul Chater.
the name of Catchick Paul Chater.
Custom House,
Canton, 11th June, 1904.
Approved:
R. DE LUCA,
Acting Commissioner.
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THE
NOTICE TO SHIPPERS.
"HE NIPPON VUSEN KAISHA are prepared, during suspension of their Scrip No. 380 Nos. 36,43/36,479-10 shares in Trans-Pacific Service and until further notice, to Book Cargo and Issue Bills of Lading to SEATTLE, WASH., VICTORIA, B.C. and Scrip No. 550 Nos. 44.759/44.783-15 shares in PACIFIC COAST PORTS, also to OVER. LAND POINTS in the UNITED STATES the name of George Hutton Potts.
and CANADA in connection with the GREAT NORTHERN RAILWAY FROM SEAT- 3326/335050 sharesin TLE, as hitherto, by the Steamers of the NORTHERN PACIFIC S. S. Co., BOSTON STEAMSHIP and TOWBOAT Cos, OCEAN
Senp No. 873 Nos. 5.451/5,475)
the name of Salomon
Sassoon Benjamin.
200 Shares have been lost or destroyed. Notice is hereby given that if within Thirty days from the First June instant no claim or representation in respect of such original certificates is made to the General Managers they will then proceed deal with such application for duplicates.
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
General Managers.
Hongkong, 10 h June, 1904.
TE have
NOTICE.
authorized
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Mr. DAVID
WE LANDALE, and Mr. WILLIAM
ARTHUR CARRUTHERS CRUICK. SHANK to sign our Firm. and to Mr. HERBERT IRVING BELL and to Mr. CHARLES EDWARD ANTON we have given the signature per procuratios,
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.
1710 Hongkong, 10th June, 1904.
A
WANTED.
SMALL STORE'IN CENTRAL OF
QUEEN'S ROAD,
Apply to--
Hongkong. 9th June. 1904.
NOTICE.
COKE AND TAR.
"B. C."
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THE HONGKONG AND CHINA GAS COMPANY beg to notify the public
that Messrs. KUNG HING & Co., 474, Des Vœux Road West, are the SOLE AGENTS for the Sale of the Company's COKE and TAR
like a summer mist. Turkey-nay, Islam it- self-is waking up, aping Western custom, donning Christian garments, and generally marching with the times. The picture we used to conjure up of a Turkish interior, its soul stealing atmosphere, its exquisite luxury, and the stately enchantress, whose eyes were of un- holy blue, toying with a dulcimer or sweetly playing on a lute, have given place to very prosaic notions which are much nearer the re- ality. To begin with, polygamy is quickly dy. ing out throughout the non-Christian world. In Japan the Crown Prince has given an excellent example in this respect; in Peraia the Shah has shown himself favourable to retrenchment all round-even in the sanctum of his harem and everywhere in Turkey, except at Yildiz Kiosk and the houses of a few pashas, mono- gamy is winning the battle,
Yildiz Kiosk is undoubtedly still the focus of
origin of such a singular epithet. A careful study of some rare old collection of papers would, no doubt, reveal this origin and bring to light, as well, many other curious facts about paper. The oldest known paper in which a water-mark appears is that of an old account. book in Holland, bearing date 1301; it has a water-mark of a globa surmounted by a cross. Other paper, of a trifle later date, bears a rude representation of a pot or jug. These two marks are, therefore, the most ancient yet dis.
covered.
Paper of the rath century' shows a great variety of symbols in water-marks. Conspicu- ous among these are:-The "Ram's Face," the "Half Lily," the "Bull's Head," the "Collared Dog's Head," the "Human Head," the "Two
Cans," and the "Post Horn." Of these the "Bull's Head" was for a long time the most famous. In the main, however, these designs were but rudely executed. The "Anchor," the "Star," and the "Crescents," the "Balances," the "Drawn Bow," the "Shield," the "Crown," and the simple "Spring with Leaves and a Fruit or Flower "are but a few of the many other suggestive marks belonging to the paper of this period. Probably one of the most uni- que designs is that of a fool's cap and bells;
raditions of the days when Islam was young and this curious water-mark is undoubt and wayward. The Sultan's gorgeous palace is edly responsible for the word "Foolscap," a survival of the fairy-tale period of Turkish by which name one of our standard sizes of history. Here awful mysteries Bluebeard tra- paper is designated. Likewise our "Post gedies, and, at times, even superb comedies paper," received its name from the water- are still anacted, which would seem wildly mark of the "Post Hora." The "Open Hand" improbable if represented on the stage. Life is said to be the water-mark in the paper on and death are sundered by a whim, a word, which the "Golden Legende" was printed. nod. Heavy sacks now and again drop into An early Strasburg Bible although it adopts the Bosphorus a few moments after dark-eyed the common "Bull's Head" on most, of its maidens have disappeared from the harem,pages, yet distinguishes the two Books of Kings 5. S. Co. and CHINA MUTUAL S. N. Co. sudden and fatal illnesses follow coffee as by the more appropriate mark-a "Regal For further Particulars, apply at the Com-rapidly as coffee succeeds dinner, and Abdul | Crown." This leads to the conclusion that in pany's Local Branch Office in PRINCE's
Hamid plays the part of Fate to the inmates of some instances the water-marks have reference BUILDINGS, First Floor, Chater Road.
the palace prisons. The fair partners of the to the subject matter of the book, rather than A. S. MIHARA,
Padishah's joys and sorrows are as numerous the mere quality or grade of the paper. The as the latter, and are divided into many classes. frequently found marks "P" and "Y" repre- There are no lawful wives, seeing that for øver sent the initials of Phillip of Burgundy and two centuries Turkish rulers have wholly Isabella, his wife, the latter name at the time ceased to marry. The highest four ranks being usually spelled with a Y. After the Cadinas--takes the places of the lawful wives "Bull's Head," probably the most famous mark of olden times, enjoy extensive privileges, dwell was that of the "Dolphin and Anchor." This in luxurious apartments, growing fat and has perpetuated the ancient symbol of the looking young until thirty, or dying of con- City of Venice. sumption at almost any age. Next come the | Ikbals, or favourites-ladies who have glad- dened the heart of their Imperial master with #child-then the Odalisks and others, the lowest rung of the fadder being occupied by the coloured slaves, known as Djuris, and treated as helots.
Hongkong, 20th May, 1904.
THE
Manager.
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ROBINSON
PIANO
Co., LTD.,
INVITE INSPECTION OF SOME
SPECIALLY
FINE
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Water-marks are made by a comparatively simple contrivance, consisting merely of orna- mental figures, In wire or thin brass, which are sewn upon the wires of the mould. Where these wires lie, the paper is rendered thinner and more translucent, thus leaving this desired im- pression. The originators of this ingenious in- vention are unknown, though the Spaniards were the first to introduce it into Europe. The right and wrong side of paper can be easily told by holding the sheet up to the light and reading the water-mark; the correct side is the one which reads the right way. Every manufactur. er of to-day has his own special device, and the
But the ordinary Turk is contented with ons spouse and a quiet life. And she is chosen for him by his parents and hers. Although she thay surreptitiously get a glimpse of him long before the marriage, from behind the window lattice, he never sees more of her than the ir. ritating veil and the ungainly, sack-like gar- ment that disfigure her body while biding berwater-marks produced are often delicately shad- charms. Indolence is inborn in the Turk, and, and of the most artistic forma.
it comes to fare in love just as in business. Hence there is no courtship, no flirting, no soul-thrilling glances, no soft pressure of the
SAMPLES hands and fervently uttered lovers' vows. Jent
OF
UPRIGHT PIANOS
and that all Orders should be sent to the said RACHALS,
Agents direct.
GEORGE CURRY, Local Secretary.
Hongkong, 8th June, 1934.
ously is the serpent in the paradise of the Turk -it is the besetting sin of the husband, while cunning is the most effective weapon of the wife, and the mysterious disappearance of many a warm-hearted European in Pera and Galipoli · is inexplicable only as the outcome of both. A Christian man is not allowed to marry, a Mohammedan girl unless he fret ombrages Islam; but a Musulman may wed ons or more Christian girls if he feel sa disposed, and even
STUART, allow them to remain faithful to their own
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&c.,
&
&C12
- AND
ESPECIAL OLD TOM OIN.
Marshall and
Elvy's
Satinette
DOUBLY DISTILLED
AND OF MATURED AGE.
TO BE OBTAINED FROM-
THE MUTUAL STORES, Des Vanx Road.
denomination.
Auctions.
PUBLIC AUCTION
OP
VALUABLE LEASEHOLD PROPERTY, situate at Victoria, Hongkong, to be sold on
FRIDAY,
the 17th day of June, 1904, at 3 P.M.,
BY
Mr. GEO. P. LAMMERT, Auctioneer, at his SALE-ROOMS, DUDDELL STREET, Victoria,
THE Property is Registered in the Land
When the wedding festivities, which are solemn and wearisome, have come to an end,
Office as Inland Lot No. 796 together the betrothed pair are left face to face. It is a
with the Bulldings therson known ai Noi 212, dramatic moment. The bridegroom offers the 214, 216, 218, 120, 121, 224, 226, 318 and 230, lady a present for the favour she is about to | THIRD STREET, buning on the North and bestow upon him-the sight of her comely or West sides thereof os Battery Road and mea-
BABY-GRANDS, homely countenance. It is then that some-suring thereon 378 feet 8 inches and 197 feet
BY
WINKELMANN,
(Extablished 1837).
They are only 5 FEET LONG, occupy. ing the space of a Cottage, but with [608 the fine appearance and TONE OF A
FULL GRAND.
Hongkong, 11th May, 1904.
GREEN ISLAND CEMENT COMPANY, LİMITED.
PORTLAND CEMENT,
In Canks of 375s, bet $4.75 ex Factory, In Bags of a5oths, net $2.85 ex Factory.
SHEWAN, TOMES & CO., General Manigers.
Hongkong, Tyth August, 1903-
FOUND.
TØST. JOSEPH'S COLLEGE, on the
evening of the 13th-ult; mu OVERCOAT Jwner can have same on application to
THE DIRECTOR,
St. Joseph's College
Robinian Rosd
[180, 1904)
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thing in the nature of a theatrical coup in a comedy of errors takes place. The yeong hus band is often depressed to the depths of dispair when he sees the prize the marriage lottery bas given him. Later on, of course, he is free to divorce his spouse, with or without good cause, bat not without a substantial sum of money, This proviso, which the law very strictly on- forces, acts as a wholesome check on divorce. Polygamy, therefore, is a costly luxury nowa | days in Turkey, and no more than 6 per cent. of the male population indulge in it. In many cason, when a Tork marries, the parents of his
bride insist on his siguing a clause in the com
tract undertaking not to marry a second wifa
long as the first is alive or undivorced. And thus the average marriage tends to resemble that of the West more and more. The hos band treats his wife as his equal, and although
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East side thereof on Inland Lot No.797 and measuring thereon 195 feet, and on the South side thereaf on Pokfulam Road and measuring thereon 254 feet containing in the whole an area of 49,000 square feet and is term of 999 years granted by a Crown Lease held from the Crown for the residue of the
of the Lot, dated the 17th day of June, 1881. Annual Crown Rent $324
For further Particulars and Conditions of Sale, apply to-
EWENS & HARSTON, Vendor's Solictors,
or to
Mr. GEO, P. LAMMERT,
Auctioneer.
Hongkong, 4th June, 1904.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
Insurance.
NORTH GERMAN FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF HAMBURG
THE Undersigned AGENTS of the store Company are prepared to accept First Class FOREIGN and CHINESE RISKS CURRENT RATES.
SIEMSSEN & Co.
Isa
“Manglony, třih Nav, 9805.......
often have to work and weep at the same time. Their holidays are too few and their work It makes them. heavy and monotonous.
rvous and irritable. The depressed and worried woman loses her appetite and grows thin and feable. Once in a while she bas spells of palpitation and has to lie up for a day or two. If some disease like influenza or malarial fover bappens to prevail she is almost certain to have an attack of it, and that often paves the way for chronic troubles of the throat, lungs and other organs; and there is no saying what the end No. 1. RIPON TERRACE in FLATS. rest as much as possible; and, above all, place, at her command a bottle of
may be. Let the tired and overladen woman
WAMPOLE'S PREPARATION
A true and sure remedy for the ills and maladies of women. It is palatable as honey and con- tains all the nutritive and curative properties of pound Syrup of Hypophosphites and the Pure Cod Liver Oil, combined with the Com- Extracts of Malt and Wild Cherry: Search the world over and you will find nothing to equal it. Taken before méals itțimproves the nutri- live valus of ordinary foods by, making them easier to assimilate, and has carried hope and good cheer into thousands of darkened homes It is effective from the first dose, and probably one bottle is all you may need. It is absolutely
reliable and effective in Blood Impurities,
Melancholy, Chlorosis, Impaired Nutrition, Nervous Dyspepsia, Wasting Conditions, Scrofula, Low Vitality, and all troubles of the have found it a preparation of great merit. In Throat and Lungs. Dr. E. J. Boyes says: "I
a recent case & patient gained nearly twenty pounds in two months' treatment, in which it was the principal remedial agent." It carries the guarantee of reliability and cannot fail or disappoint you. Why accept a substituto? Sold by all chemists.
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THE CHINA AND JAPAN TELEPHONE
AND ELECTRIC COMPANY,
LIMITED.
Sa mgand
HONGKONG EXCHANGE.
SUBSCRIPTIONS.
PAYABLE QUARTERLY IN ADVANCE,
EXCHANGE LINES: $25 Per Quarter.
NO CHARGE FOR INITIAL
INSTALLATION.
N. B.-A Special Charge is made for Lines
of more than average length.
DESK TELEPHONES
For a small additional annual charge Desk
Set can be supplied.
ELECTRIC SUPPLIES.
BATTERIES.
CHEMICALS,
To Let.
TO LET.
4, RIPON TERRACE,
- No. 17, WONG Net Chong Road, facing.
Race Course,
FLATS in MORETON TERRACE, facing
Polo Ground.
OFFICES in course of erection, CON-
NAUGHT ROAD (Dear BLAKE PIER). GODOWNS: PRAYA EAST. "ROSENEATH," KOWLOON. No. 1, CLIFTON GARDENS.
Apply to
THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST.
MENT &'AGENCY CO., LD. Hongkong. 7th June, 1904.
NTSE
TO LET.
1699
TO STEWART TERRACE,
Apply to-
THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST-
MENT & AGENCY CO, LD. Hongkong, 26th March, 1904.
Ï436
TO LET.
XILD DELL BUILDINGS, No. 147, WILD Airy Flats of 2 or 3 Rooms, from Say inclusiva WANCHAI ROAD. Comfortable and
of Taxes.
And others to suit various requirements.
S. A. SETH, Land and Estate Broker, Dairy Farm Co., Ltd.
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Hongkong, and May, 1904.
"L
TO LET.
IMMEDIATE POSSESSION. FOX 18 MONTHL
EIGHTOR,” THE PEAK.
Apply to
JEBSEN & Co.
(359
Hongkong, 27th April, 1904.
NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DEBTS.
NEITHER the CAPTAIN, the AGENTS, nor
OWNERS will be RESPONSIBLE for any DEBT contracted by the Officers or the Crows of the following Vessel during her stay in Hongkong Harbour:. TRONGATE, British barqué, A. Hutton, Master.
THE WINE GROWERS SUPPLY CO.
ELECTRIC BELLS,
INSULATORS,
SWITCHES
[68$
JC1
&C.
her apartments (the harem) and bia (the THE Undersigned have received instructions
| telamyk) are always separate, bu sometimes [39 comes and takes counsel with her, and equse,
times coffee and cigarettes.
Hongkong, 13th May, 1904.
NO TOILET REQUISITES
ARE COMPLETE WITHOUT THESE SOAPS.
PLANTOL FLORAL BOUQUET SQAP, Guaranteed made from Fruits and Flowers, and to contain zo`animal fat. It is most smoothing and refreshing
to delicate skins. -
STAR LIGHT BOAP, Pure and economical, agreeable, highly per- famed and a perfect tollet and nursery Soap.
"GT" AND ́ALSO
CEDAR GLYCERINE AND TAR SOAP. Now on Show
H. RUTTONJEE, No. 1. D'Aguilar Street,
• 35, Elgin, Road, Kowloon,
The women, who are but children of a larger growth, are not educated, accomplished, or skilled in the performance of househöld déties All the shopping is dons by the willinghusband, naless he is wealthy enough to pay a manager, and watchfal enough to keep him honest; jate There are no cupboards in the house, and few/|
to Sell by
PUBLIC AUCTION,
FOR ACCOUNT OF THE CONCERNED,
網
SATURDAY,
the 18th June, 1904, at 2.30 P.Mụst their Sales Roopas, No 8, Des Vœux Road, corner of Ice House Street,
A FINE COLLECTION
of
Including ———
of the arrangements without which & European OLD AND RARE POSTAGE STAMPS, lady could not concalve of family life. / All Arabia breathes from the sandalwood tollat- box of the stately Circassian, ce sol, languid Georgian, and her stik, rustling silks a par famed liks eachata :: Of late English,; and Beirian terially contributed to sprend a music, to impa
and foster a seas of
will and by breaking:
which so soften tum the
za
into a gilded cage.
TRIANGULAR CAPE, OLD CEYLON, MULREADY COVERS," HAWAII, OLD HONGKONG (including 96 Cents Yellow BRENDA MAFEKINO BESIEGED, NEW SOUTHER WALES / SYDNEY, VIEWS, VARIOUS ERRORS, &c. &c. &o
logmas will be issued..
GHES & HOUGH,
Ancilopams.
4-8th Juns, 1908,
TELEPHONES,
WIRE,
SEND FOR PRICE LISTS,
ELECTRIC BELL INSTALLATIONS,
Estimates given for all kinds of Electrical
Work.
ADDRESS:
ICE HOUSE ROAD,·
W. STUART HARRISON,
AMICE
12th April,
Masager.
THE Undersigned, having been appointed
AGENTS for the WINE GROWERS SUPPLY COMPANY or PARIS, are now prepared to answer inquiries and receive orders for all kinds of WINE! and SPIRITS, at 33 and 24, Baak Bulidings.
·· BARRETTO & CO.
Hongkong, 9th Juas, 1904.
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