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Auctions.

PUBLIC AUCTION,

THE Undersigned have received instructions

to Sell by

PUBLIC AUCTION,

FOR ACCOUNT OF THE CONCERNED, TO-MORROW,

the 24th August, 1904, at 11 A.M., at their

Sales Rooms No. 8, Des Voeux Road, corner of Ice klouse Street,

200 Cases GIN,

78 Cases GERMAN BEER, If Cases FRANKFORT SAUSAGES,

1 Case LIVER PIE,

13 Boxes HAVANA CIGARETTES.

12 Cases SALT,

AND

7 Cases SHIP'S CHANDLERY. TERMS-As usual.

HUGHES & HOUGH, Auctioneers.

· Hongkong, 23rd August, 1904

THE

PUBLIC AUCTION.

(963

“HE Undersigned has received instructions

10 Sell by

PUBLIC AUCTION, TO-MORROW;

at his

the 24th August, 1934, commencing at 2.30 PM,

SALES Rooms, Dundell Street, A COLLECTION

of.

JAPANESE CURIOS and SILVERWARE,

Comprising:

FINE OLD SATSUMA JAR, very fine IMARI PLATES, IMAKI PORCELAIN, OLD NEISUKÍS, INLAID SWORD GUARDS.

FINELY CARVED CABINETS (Red lacquer and Gold inlaid), LACQUERED PANELS, RED lacquered STANDS and BOXES, SILK EMBROIDERED SCREENS, BROCADED. PURSES, &c, &c, &c.

AND

A Few Specimens of JAPANESE SILVERWARE.

On view from TUESDAY, the 23rd August. Catalogues will be issued. TERMS:-Cash on delivery.

GEO. P. LAMMERT,

Auctioneer.

Hongkong, 23rd August, 1901,

PUBLIC AUCTION.

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HE Undersigned have received instruc THE

tions to Sell by

PUBLIC AUCTION,

FOR ACCOUNT OF THE CONCERNED,

>

TO-MORROW,

the 24th August, 1904, at 3 P.M.,

at their

Sales Rooms, No. 8, Des Vœux Road, (Corner of Ice Flouse Street), HE British Screw Steamer

THE

"HOICHING" Built in London in 1879, Length over all 175 feet, Breadth 264 feet, Depth 14 feel, Gross Tonnage 500, H, F. nominal 200, Cylinder 18 in. by 48 in., Stroke 23 in.. Revolution of En. gines per minute-80, Working 'ressure 60 lbs., 3 Donkey Engines and One Winch.

She has a Government Licence to carry 400 Passengers.

TERMS:-As usual, For Further Particulars, apply 10-

HUGHES & HOUGH, Auctioneers. Hongkong, 23rd Augurt, 1904, [910

PUBLIC AUCTION.

HE Undersigned have received instructions

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH TUESDAY, AUGUST 23, 1904,

Intimations.

[HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY, LIMITED.

NOTICE

ORDINARY HALF-YEARLY

T MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS Fill be held at the Company's Hotel, on SATUR- DAY, the 27th August. 1904, at Noon, for the purpose of receiving a Statement of Accounts of the Company to the 30th June, 1904, with the Report of the Directors, and to discuss any matter that may be competently brought before

the meeting.

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the xist to the 27th 'August, both` days inclusive.

By Order of the Board,

C. MOONEY,

Secretary.

194

Hongkong, 17th August, rcos.

THE HONGKONG & KOWLOON WHARF

AND GODOWN CO., LD.

NORDINARY GENERAL MEETING OTICE is hereby given that an EXTKA:

TELEGRAMS.

(N. C, D, News)

The Naval Battle off Ulaan.

Tokio, 15th August.

Admiral Kamimura, while on a reconnoitting cruise off Ufann, south-eastern Korea, encoun tered the Vladivostok squadron, who were making for the direction of Okinoshima

Upon seeing the Japanese they attempted fume (9,800 tons) Asuma (9.456 tons) Tokiwa to fly, but firing was opened at 5.23 a.m., the (9,750 tons), and Tware (9,800 tons) participat

in

The slowest of the Russian vessels, the Rurik, was the object of a sharp fim. The Rossia and Gromobai, being pressed by the Japanese, who were formed in a T shape caught fire several times.

The Rurik began to sink by the stern, on which the Takachike and Naniwa (3,727 tons each) approached her, and the other Japanese of the Rurik, they assembled and rescued pursued the enemy; but upon the total sinking about 600 Russians. The Japanese casualties were over a hundred.

of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company, Limited, will be held at Messrs. Jardine, Matheson & Co.'s Offices, Pedder Street, Victoria, Hongkong, on WED- NESDAY, the 31st day of August, 1904, at 12.15 o'clock in the afternoon, when the sub-preciates Kamimura's action. joined Resolutions will be proposed.

Should the said Resolutions be passed by the required majority they will be submitted for confirmation as special Resolutions to a second Extraordinary meeting, which will be subse- quently convened.

1. That the Capital of the Company be in- creased from $1,500,000 to $2,000,000 by the creation of 10,000 new shares of $50

each,

2. That such new shares be issued at a pre-

mium of Sza per share and be offered to

!

A rescript from the Emperor warmly up [Ulsan is in Commemoration Bay, a little north of Fusan.-ED.]

Tokio, 18th August, Admiral Kamimura, being interviewed at the Journalists' Club, Saseho, said that when be was on his way back from a reconnoitring cruise, he found the Vladivostok squadron ahead of him to the southward, at 5 o'clock in the morning of the 14th inst. in fine weather.

They had probably passed close to him in the

those persons who are registered as Share-night. holders of the Company on 1st October, 1904, in the proportion of one new share for every complete three shares held by them on 1st October, 1904.

3. That the amount due for the new shares

be called up on 31st December, 1904. Dated the 15th August, 1904.

·933)

By Order of the Board,

EDWARD OSBORNE,

Secretary.

A. S. WATSON CO., LIMITED.

ISSUE OF 30,000 NEW SHARES OF $10 EACH, PURSUANT to Resolution the General

Managers of A. & WATSON & Company, Limited, hereby invite applications from the Shareholders of the Company for the issue of 30,000 new shares of $10 each at a Premium of 10 per cent, or $11 a share,

The railway station at Liaoyang has been destroyed by the Russians themselves.

(Jaf in Exchanges.) Mistook Friends for Foo

Cheloo, 8th August. According to the crew of a junk which arrived here just now from a certain place near Port Arthur, Rumiau warships fired upon their own battery at a place eight Chinese miles north of

Japanese battery. Over eighty Russians were Port Arthur a few days ago, having taken it for

killed on the spot.

Trouble with France at Inkao.

Tientsin, 6th August.

missioners bave applied to the French Consul

The Japanese Military Administrative Com to remove the French flag on the Russian Con- solato at Inkao. The French Consul appears to have claimed the right of flying his flag on the building on the plea that he had been question is still unsettled. On August 4 a appointed Honorary Consul for Russia.. The Russian woman arrived at Inkao from Tientsin. The Japanese refused to permit her to live in the city for reasons which they made known to ber. It is alleged that the French Consul tried a take her away with him, whereupon both

are said to have been detained.

"SEALED PESOS"

Every one knows that Mexican silver dollars circulate in the Far East, especially in China. But it seems the Mexican minting is not enough

of a certificate of character. A pess that has

long been in circalation in China is covered Had he discovered them an hour later, the with Chinese characters. The bankers, of enemy might have passed the stralia.

whom there are hundreds in China, who receive Mexican dollars affix to them their seals to guarantee their legitimacy, and as pesos circulate and go from one bank to another they are being, marked by all banks which receive them. In case the peso proves to be illegal the banker who sealed it last has to change it

The Japanese, flooded by the sunshine, from the north-east, intercepted the enemy then turning north.

Admiral Kamimura does justice to the valour and tenacity of the Russians.

The Japanese rescued even the birds on board the Rurik,

The Admiral believes that the Rossia and Gromadol were put hors de combat, but the Japanese must prepare for desperate mancouvres on their part after they are repaired.

A Raid on a Train of Hunghutse. Kaopantze, 15th August,

On Sunday eighty Hunghutse, led by dis

Intimations.

Intimation.

IMPORTANT NOTICE,

FRESH, ARRIVALS.

MOTHERS SHOULD KNOW. The troubles with multitudes of girls is a want of proper nourishment and enough of it. Now-a-days they call this condition by the learned name of Anemia. But words change no facts. There are thousands of girls of this kind anywhere between childhood and young ladyhood. 'Disease finds most of its victims among them. They are too weak and frail to resist. Some of them are passing through the mysterious changes which lend up to maturity CO-OPERATION

and need especial-watchfulness and care. Alar, how many break down at this critical' period the story of such losses is the saddest in the history of home. The proper treatment migh have saved most of these household treasures, if the mothers had only known of

and given it to their daughters, they would have grown to be strong and healthy women. It is palatable as honey and contains all the nutritive and curative properties of Pure Cod Liver Oil, extracted by us from fresh cod livers, combined:

WAMPOLE'S PREPARATION

BY GIVING A VERY LARGE ORDER,

WE HAVE SECURED THE.

"

OF THE MAKERS OF THE

APOLLO

1.00

MASTER PLAYERS"

$365

TO $850.

with the Compound Syrup of Hypophosphites and the Extracts of Malt and Wild Cherry. In building up pale, puny, emaciated children,IN LOWERING THEIR PRICES, AND particularly those troubled with Anemia, Scrofula, Rickets, and Bone and Blood diseases, WE NOW OFFER THEM FROM nothing equals it; its tonic qualities are of the highest order. A Medical Institution says "We bave used your preparation in treating children for coughs, colds and inflammation;; its application has never failed us in any case, even the most aggravated bordering, en pneumonia. The children like it, and it builds up their bodies; many little children owe thei lives to it." The more it is used the less will

be

NEW

the ravages of disease from infancy to old CONSIGNMENT age. It is both a food and a medicine,- modern, scientific, and effective from the first.. dose. It never deceives or disappoints, and is the medicinal triumph of cor time. "There is no doubt about it." Sold by chemists.

ล

JUST ARRIVED

PER S.S. EMPRESS OF CHINA."

WANTED.

WE WILL SUPPLY AN UPRIGHT

SITUATION as GENERAL ASSIST-IRON GRAND for good money and withdraw it from circula-A ANT in a Mercantils Firm. Advertiser

PLANO hat knowledge of BOOK-KEEPING and TYPE. WAITING. First-class testimonials. -

PLAYER FOR $825. · CASH OR Apply to-

tion. When the pesos are completely covered with seals they are sent back to Mexico to be recoined, the expense being paid by all the bankers whose seals are seen on the coin.. It. It in accordance witb'a recent agreement. But it often happens that dollars, although marked all over their two faces, continue in circulation and are highly esteemed, as the seats are so many guarantees that they are genuine. The coins began to circulate in Chin.-S.F. Call.

"W" Cio Hongkong Telegraph. Hangkang. 6th August, 1904;

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WANTED.

SRCRETARY FOR THE SINGAPORE

CREDIT TERMS.

AND

Thess Players have been tested in Hongkong for 6 years (at Peak included) without a

Single Failure, which can belesid of no other

Each Registered Shareholder on the 28th day guised Japanese, raided a train at Ksopantro | decision to seal pesos was taken because illegal | A CLUB. Applicants should send, in, as Player.

of September, 1404, applying for the New issue will be entitled to one share for every twoshares registered in his namo. Sharex not applled for by those entitled to apply will be dealt with by the General Managers in accordance with Article 40 of the Company's Articles of Association.

Applications for Shares in the New Issue will be received by the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation in Hongkong from the 28th September, 1904, to the 30th September, 1904, both days inclusive, and the whole amount of Sti per share will be payable on application. will be CLOSED from the 28th September, The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company 1904, to the 8th October, 1904, both days inclusive.

The present paid-up Capital of the Company is $600,000, divided into 60,000 shares of $10 each, and the New Issue is required to increase

THE Underhave receiveqi, to Sell by the Capital of the Company to $900,000 divided

PUBLIC AUCTION,

ON

FRIDAY,

the 26th August, 1904, at 2.30 P.M., within his residence, No. 3, Lyeemtoon Villas, Kowloon, THE WHOLE OF HIS

VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD

FURNITURE, Comprising:-

DOUBLE IRON

BEDSTEADS with WIRE and RATTAN MATTRESSES, - MARBLE-TOP WASHSTANDS, TEAK- WOOD WARDROBES with BEVELLED GLASS, TEAKWOOD EXTENSION DINING TABLE and CHAIRS, MOROCCO. COVERED, ARM CHAIRS, TEAKWOOD SIDEBOARD with GLASS, DINNER WAG- GON, DINNER SERVICE, GLASSWARE, MARBLE-TOP BLACKWOOD FLOWER

STANDS, PICTURES, COOKING STOVE and UTENSILS, &c., &c.;

ALSO

2 COTTAGE PIANOS, one by Duomo, Ellis & Hill, London, and the other by Jul Beruh. Schroeder, Madgeburg, (both in good order and condition);

AND

A Quantity of PALMS in POTS. Catalogues will be issued.

TERMS:-As usual.

V.B.--Most of the above Furniture is Marin- burk's, maks.

HUGHES & HOUGH, Auctioneers.

Hongkong, and August, 1904.

Entertainment.

[95%

HONGKONG VOLUNTEER CORPS.

A

PROMENADE CONCERT

will be held at VOLUNTEER HEADQUARTERI,

Tickets

оп

SATURDAY,

August 27th, at 9 P.M.

* $2 and $1.

into 90,000 shares of to each,

The whole of the premium received from the New Issue will be placed to the Credit of the Permanent Reserve Fund.

The New issue will rank for Dividend for the three months ending 31st December, 1904, pay-- able in May, 1905.

Forms of application for the New Issue, can be obtained at the Company's Offices in Alex- andra Buildings or at the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation in Hongkong, Shangbai, and London.

J

JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & SON, General Managers, Hongkong, 22nd June, 1904.

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HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANK.

ING CORPORATION.

THE DIVIDEND declared for the half.

year ending 30th June last at the rate of

ONE POUND AND TEN SHILLINGS STERLING FER SHARE OF $115 is Payable on and after MONDAY, the 22nd day of August current, at the Offices of the Corporation, where Shure holders are requested to apply for WARKANTS.

By Order of the Court of Directors,

in order to seize somelnative interpreters charg ed with being Russian sples, in revenge for what occurred in 1901.

The railway officials interfered in the fight and the spies escaped, the Hunghatse retiring. to Tainmintun to rob the refugees and catch the spies on their way to Mukden.

Three special trains full of refugees are en imperial troops bers, route to Mukden, and there are now a hundred

[Kaopanize is the junction of the Hainmintun

way, and is about 50 miles north-west of New branch of the Shanhaikuan-Newchwang

chwang.-ED]

A Skirmish near Heinmintun.

SUICIDE IMPULSH AT SEA.

Births, marriages and deaths are very com mon at sea; cases of suicide although not materially swelling the records of deaths, are by no means infrequent. It often happens that mental depression is accentuated by the vast

has been known to develop into suicidal ten- rails and solitude of the ocean. The sense of loneliness, helplessness and insignificance

dencias. Strangely enough, during an actual tempeat the sense of self-preservation seems to overpower the desire for self-destruction. Some months ago a young lady on board: a steamer bound for a Canadian port evinced much ap prehension as to her safety during a violent storm. Less than two days later, when the sea was calm and sailing conditions pleasant. she climbed over the bulwarks and threw herself into the acesa,

Heinmintun vid Tientsin, 12th August. Three hundred Chineie led by eight Japa nese, attacked the Russians seven miles, east of this yesterday, killing five. A regiment of Cossacks is pursuing them to-day.

News of Port Arthur.

Tokio, 13th August. The Russian casualties at Port Arthur hither to are estimated at 7,000. The morals of the enemy's camp is very poor, and encourages the belief that the doom of Port Arthur is imminent, and that the resistance when the gonemi at tack is made will be slight

Tokio, 16th August · The Japanese are urging the besieged to surrender.

Port Arthur is ablare.

It is reported that the big oll godown at

Chefoo, róth August, After the naval battle on the roth, four large men-of-war returned to Port Arthur, two with three funnels and two with two fannels each, J. R. M. SMITH,

On Huchistun, north-west of Port Arthur, Chief Manngor..

the Japanese have constructed forts, the shelle Hongkong, 20th August, 1904.

from which are falling into the town, and har (957

bour, HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCK

COMPANY, LIMITED, ·

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

THE VIDEO Share for the six

BONUS of 4 % per months ending 30th June, 1994. declared at Monday's Ordinary Half-yearly Meeting, will

The "Retshitelni" Incident.

Tokio, 17th August.

It is believed here that the Japaness Govern ment has decided that it is not involved in this matter, which it regards as merely a question between Russia and Chink,

The Japanese Government slip holds the

except

be Payable at the premises of the HONGKONG | opinion that belligerent action in neutral waters AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION, OD

is not necessarily prohibited without tions; but that a belligerent is entitled to cap tare an enemy's ship when the latter, in guilty of a breach of neutrality.

and after TUESDAY, the 23rd Augus sad Shareholders are requested to apply for Divi PEND WARRANTS at the Company's Office, Quen's Buildings, New Praya,

By Order of the Board of Directors,

THOS, 'I, ROSE, Secretary,

Hongkong, 22nd August, 1904,

།

1961

The Next Battlefield.

Tokio, 18th August,“ The Russians at Anshantian amount to six

The fascination of watching the swift flew of water from the propellers at the stern of a vet. sel is a well-known cause of suicida. Even sailors who have gased down at the surging stream have been overcoms with the morbid Impulss to leap into it. In the Red Sea and Indian Ocean, Lascari, mad with heat, have leaped out of the engine-room and at a bound have dived overboard, never to be seen again. Lack of success in America or Australia has driven many an emigrant to seek oblivion in suicide. Two cases occurred last year of un- successful men who drowned themselves when "In sight of the old country-London' Mail.

COMMERCIAL.

TO-PAY'S EXCHANGE, Selling

:London-Bank T.T..

Do...

soon as possible, particulars of their previous employment with copies of Testimonials to the Chairman of the Committee, Mr. E. C. ELLIS, to, Collyer Quay, Singapore, from whom all particulars can be obtained.

A. G. HILLS,

Secretary.

1937

17th August, 1904. GREEN ISLAND CEMENT COMPANY, GRE

LIMITED.

PORTLAND CEMENT.

In Casks of 375 bx.net $5per Cask ex Factory. In Bags of 250 lbs. net $8 per Bag ex Factory,

SHEWAN, TOMES & Co., General Managers. Hongkong, 1st August, 1904.

1783

EXCURSION TO MACAO.

THE Splendid Steamer THE

"YING KING," Captain. Pago, will make an EXCURSION TRIP TO MACAO, on EVERY SUNDAY. leaving the Company's wharf at the end of Wing Lok Street, at 8.30. A.M., and returning from Macao at 7.30.P.M.

Perseverance's what at Macao.

The Steamer will lay alongside the 5.8.

FARE:

#1

1st Class Single Ticket $2.00, with Cabin $3.00 Return $3.00, · · $5.00 Tiffin and Dinner may be had on Board at $1 each meal.

YUK ON. & Co., LD. Hongkong, 8th August, 1904.

A

TUBORG BEER.

[919

FIRST Class PILSENER BEER guaranteed free from Salicylic Acid, and any other Chemicals,

PRICE Sraso per case of 48 botilas (quarte) ' 11/9#, or 6 dox, plota, ki demsad..........................1/9 11/16 No. 4 months! sight, organ namin. 1/9f France-Bank.T/T. America-Bank T.T............... Germany-Bank T.T..... Indie T.T.

De demand............... Shanghai Bank T.T: pungarian Japan-Bank T.T. 2017. Singapore-Bank TT. Java-Bank TZT.

Buying

.3.27

1.841 .1344

.71)

Special Prices for Quantitias,

Sole Agents

SIEMSSEN & CO,. Hongkong, roth January, 1903,

1785

LEVY HERMANOS

661 DIAMOND MERCHANTS, JEWE

...Nominal

4 months' sight L/C.. magen - am1/10 6 months' sight L/C pumpman1/101 30 days' sight San Francisco & New York 448 4 months' sight

42

May be obtained from Kelly & Walsh or | CHINA SUGAR REFINING COMPANY, "divisions with about roo guns. They are erect, 30 days' sight Sydney and Melbourne,1/10)

Volunteer Headquarters.

If wet, the Concert will take place at the

Daley Theatre, City Hall"

Hongkong, aand August, 1904.

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Insurance.

NORTH GERMAN FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF HAMBURG.

LIMITED.

NOTICE

ing temporary fortifications.

The Russian Losses at Port Arthur.

- Tokio, 18th August.. The Russian casualties at Port Arthur to date

accordance with the Provisions of No. 121 of the Articles of Association, the General Agents have this day declared an INTERIM DIVIDEND of FIVE PER CENT for the half- year ending 30th June, 1904, on the Paid-up amount to over 19,090, Capital

ADIVIDEND WARRANTS payable on MONDAY, the 19th August, will be issued to Shareholders on application.

THE Undersigned AGENTS of the above. Company are prepared to accept First Ouss FOREIGN and CHINESE RISKS « OFERENT RATES.SINE

SIEMSSEN & 06. Hongkour, z8th May, EKGE,

will be CLOSED from 16th to 29th instant, The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company both days Inclusive.

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co,

General Agents.

Hongkong, 9th August, 1904.

4 months' sight Francs; 6-months' sight

4 months sight Germany. Bar Silver....

LERS AND WATCHMAKERS.

EASTMAN'S

KODAKS and FILMS.

Solo Agents for "OMEGA" WATCHES. OMEGA" is the best, "THREE YEARS”

guarantee given to avery purchaser,

** 40, QUREN'S ROAD,

Xatunn's Ruliding.

THE

ROBINSON PIANO

Co., Lid.

Hongkong, 3rd August, 1994.

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THE WINE GROWERS SUPPLY CO.

TRADE MARK

BARRETTO & Co., General Agents, Hongkong,

HOCKS AND 'MOSELLES.

$19.00

20.00

Per Case. Par. Case, 1.doz, gte. dos. pts. Rudesheimer 1900 $17,00 Verziger 1900..: 18,00 Rudesheimer Engerweg

18,00 20.00 Johannisberger. 1897 22.00 Zeltingerburg 1900..

24.00

CLARETS

Por Case.

1.dos. qts. $4.00

St. George ............ Cra Wyabronboimag

Côtes ...............EDESTAL TRADI Montferrand

Medoc ........................

St. Emilion

St. Ettephe

St Jallen

SFÅNISH GLARET.

4.50

5.00

5.50

6.00

Bottled by La Compania: Vinicola dal Norte de España, Bilbag,

-Per Case

dos, gta $13.00

..2.31

•2.32}·

Bank of England rate)"

1.89

.3%

OPIUM: QUOTATIONS. Today's quotatiora ara as follows i

TRIN TING, LATEST METHODS OF DENTISTRY.

STUDIO AT NO. 14, D'AQUILAR STREET. REASONABLE, FEES, Consultation Free. Hongkong, 30th July, 1904.

Rioja Clareté

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TAPANESE BEER

KABUTO BRAND,

(China: Times) Sensational

News

Par chatt

rom

Maluh Naw

980/1,020

Old

1,030/1,100

Tisoyang.

Vingkow, tath Angust.

Most of the Russians have retired to Shilipu,|| Pátna

60 li northeast of Elaoyang. Their stores haya. - Bran [998 | been removed to Tiahling

THE AMERICAN SYSTEM

1/130/1,200 DENTISTRY.

350/1.300

MH CHAUN, Þ. D. 1,2 11949=937 DE VIEUX ROAD CENTRAL, HONGKONG, From the University of Pennsylvania, U.S.A.!

Hongkong, 4th June, 1008,

HIRANO WATER

PEACOCK

Hongkong 2and August, 1992/

BRAND.