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Entimation.

Tim. Powell, Ld.

Hours 8.30 A,, to Ô P,.

Winter Season's

NEW GOODS

ON VIEW

IN EVERY DEPARTMENT.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, THURSDAY NOVEMBER 24, 1904.

Intimations.

THE HONGKONG STEAM WATER.

BOAT COMPANY, LIMITED,.......... NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

THE FOURTH ORDINARY YEARLY

COMMERCIAL TREATY

| BETWEEN CHINA AND

PORTUGAL.

Further, the Chinese Government agrees ahat, as soon as a Patent Office has been established and special laws with regard to in. ventions have been adopted, it will, after pay ment of the prescribed fees, issue certificates, inventors extending to their inventions the valid for ja fixed term of years, to Portuguese same protection as shall be given to Chinese

(Continued from pagi 5.) Article IX-Drawback certificates for the return of duties shall be issued by the Imperial Maritime Customs to Portuguese subjects with- | *75*

in twenty-one days from the date of presenta Patents in Portugal, provided that such inven-

Intimations.

CONFIDENCE said Lord Chatham, is a plant of slow growth. People believe in things that they What is sometimes called blind faith is not see, and in a broad sense they are right. faith at all. There must be reason and fact to form a foundation for trust, In, regard to

Auctions,

PUBLIC AUCTION.

from the Official Administrator, to Sell by THE Undersigned have received Instructions

PUBLIC AUCTION, TO-MORROW,

MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS in the above Company will be held at the Com FRIDAY, the 25th day of November, at Noon, tion to the Costom of the papers entitling the tions do not infringe on previous inventions by medicine or remedy, for example, people.askie 25th November, 1904), at 11 A, at their pany's Office, No. 37, Connaught Road, on for the purpose of presenting the Report and Statement of Accounts to 30th September, 1904. The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 20th to the 25th November, both days inclusive.

J. W. KEW,

Manager. Hongkong, 17th November, 1904. T1226 GREEN 15LAND CEMENT COMPANY,

LIMITED.

NOTICE is hereby given that an EXTRA:

applicant to receive such drawback certificates.bjects of China.

Any Chinese or Portuguese subject who is the Those certificates will be accepted at their face value by the Custains authorities at thether proprietor, or seller of any publication part of issue in payment of Duties of all kinds, China aball be dealt with in accordance with injurious to the peace and good government of Tonnaga dues excepted; or shall, in the case the laws of his own country. "of drawbacks for duty.pald on foreign goods re- exported abroad within three years from the date of importation, be redeemable in full in ready money by, the Imperial Maritime Cus. toms at the port of issue, at the option of the

holders thereof.

But if, in connection with any application for a Drawback certificate, the Customs authori

ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING uf the Green Island Cement Company, Limited, will be held at the Company's Offices, St George's Building, Praya Central, Victoria, Hongkong, on SATURDAY, the 26th day of November, 1901, at tro'clock in the forenoon, FURNISHING DEPT.when the subjoined Resolution will be probe

posed:

ALEXANDRA BUILDINGS,

FIRST FLOOR.

NEW STOVES-

For Cooking and Heating.

BEDSTEADS-

Iron.

Iron and Brass. Iron and Copper. Steel and Brass-

And all Brass.

Twin Bedsteads.

amount of the duty whereof he attempted to

Article XV-The Government of China having expressed a strong desire to reform its judicial system and to bring it into accord with every twistiarn nations, Portugal agree to give every assistance to such reform, and will also be prepared to relinquish extraterritorial right when satisfied that the state of the

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"Has it cured others? Have cases like mine. been relieved by it? Is it in harmony with the truths of modern science, and has it a confidence; and if I am ever attacked by any record above suspicion? If so, it is worthy of

of the maladies for which it is commended 1. shall resort to it in full belief in its power to help me. On these linca

WAMPOLE'S PREPARATION

...Sales Rooms, No. 8, Des Voeux Road,

comer of Ice Hopie, Street, SUNDRY GOODS AND EFFECTS, belonging to the Estate of the late LG: HANSFORD, TERMS:-As usual,

..

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HUGHES & HOUGH,

Government Auctioneers: Hongkong, 24th November, 1904. 13261

PUBLIC AUCTION..

has won its high reputation among medical men, and the people of all 'civilized countries. They trust it for the same reason that they THE Undersigned have received instructions

ties discover an attempt on the part of a Port-Chin laws, the arrangements for their admi-action of common things. This effective uguese subject to defraud the revenue, he shall aistration, and other considerations warrant it

liable to a fine not exceeding five times the in so doing.

Article XVI-The missionary question in defraud the Customs, or to a confiscation of the China demands in the opinion of the Chinese Roods. In case the goods have been removed Government careful consideration, so as to from Chiness Territory, then the Consul shall at in the future the troubles which have inflict on the guilty party a suitable fine to bed in the past. Portugal as a nation paid to the Chinese Government.

Apecially interested, in the protection of its

to Sell by PUBLIC AUCTION, FOR ACCOUNT OF THE CONCERNED, TO-MORROW,

the 25th November, 1904, at 11 am, at their Sales Rooms, No. 8, Das Vœux Road, corner of Ice House Street, SUNDRY

HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE,

! Comprising :- TEAKWOOD WARDROBE with BE- VELLED GLASS, MARBLE-TOP WASH.

Article X.-China agrees to herself establish Catholic missions in Chinese territory, agrees promotes the normal action of the organs | STAND, DRESSING TABLES with GLASS,

a system of uniform national coinage and pro-

trust in the familiar laws of nature or in the

remedy 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 with the Compound Syrup of Hypophosphites and the Extracts of Malt and Wild Cherry. It quickly eradicates the poisonous, disease-breeding acids and other toxic matters from the system; regulates and gives vigorous appetite and digestion, and is

Throat and Lung Troubles, etc.. Dr. W. A. Anemia, Scrofula, Influenza, Wasting Disenses, Young, of Canada, says: "Your tasteless pre- paration of cod liver oil has given me uniformly satisfactory results, my patients the skill and science of to-day and is successful having been of all ages. It is a product of^~-

after the old style modes of treatment have been appealed to in vain. To try it is to trust,

the 28th day of February, 1905,ata premium vide for a uniform national currency which question and, if possible, to devize means for infallible in. Prostration-following Fevers,

That the Capital of the Company ba increased from $1,000,000 (divided into 105,000 shares of $10 each) to $1,500,000 (divided into 150,00 shares of Sto each) by the creation of 50,000 new shares of Sin each to be offered and if accepted to be allotted to the persons constituting the shareholders of the Company according to the Company's Register of Shareholders on of $13 for each and every single share of such 50,000 new shares in the ratio and proportion of one new share for every two old shares in the Company held by the espective Shareholders thereof; the amount payable on each of such new shares respectively (including the said premium of $10 per share) to be paid as to one equal half part thereof on the 31st day of March, 1905, and as to the remainder thereal (including the balance of the said premium) on the 30th day of June, 1905.

And that failing such allotment as of by the General Managers in accordance with the Company's Articles of Association. And that for the purpose of facilitating the carrying into effect of the above Reso- lution the Transfer and other Books of the Company be chised for the space of seven days as on and from the 1st day of March,

shall be freely used as legal tender in payment of all duties, taxes, and other obligations by Portuguese subjects as well as by Chinese sub- jects in the Chinese Empire. It is understood, however, that all Customs duties shall continue to be calculated and paid on the basis of the

Hai-Kwan Tac},

Article XL-The Government of His Most

to join in a commission to investigate this

and non-converts, should such a commission securing permanent peace between converts be formed by China and the Treaty Powers

interested.

No person, whether Portuguese subject or of Christianity, peaceably teaches or practises Chinese convent, who, according to the tenets

the principles of that religion, which aims at

BOOK-CASE, MARBLE TO BUREAU with GLASS, TEAKWOOD EXTENSION DINING TABLE, WHATNOTS, &c,&c/¡ ALSO

One Singer's SEWING MACHINE and a BICYCLES.

TERMS¤ UBOA},

HUGHES & ROUGH, Auctioneers. Hongkong, 24th November, 1904. [1262

PUBLIC AUCTION.

Faithful Majesty agrees to the prohibition by teaching men to do good, shall be persecuted the Chinese Government of the importation-verts and non-converts, being alike subjects of you and is effective from the first dose." Sold

or harassed on account of his faith. But conto it forever after. I cannot disappoint ("THE Undersigned have received instructions

aforesaid the said new shares be. disposed into China of morphia and of instruments for China, shall conform to her faws, and shall pay by chemists everywhere.

1905,

Should the above Resolution be duly passed it will be submitted for confrenation at a

its injection, on condition, however, that the Chinete Government will allow the importation of morphia and of instrument for its injection for medical purposes by Portuguese Doctors, Chemists and Druggists, on payment of the prescribed duty and under special permit which will only be granted to an in- tending importer upon its signing at the Port

in peace and amily; and the fact of his being due respect to those in authority, living together

a convert shall protect no one from the conse- quence of any offence he may have committed the church or exempt him from paying legal before or may commit after his adimission into

of religious customs and practices contrary to taxes and contributions levied for the support

the exercise by the native authorities of their jurisdiction over Chinese subjects; nor shali between converts and non-converts, but shall the native authorities make any distinction

both classes may live together in peace administer the law without partiality so that

Special Resolution to a Second Extraordinary / Ruese Consulate a suitable bond undertaking his faith. Missionaries shall not loterfere with

General Meeting which will be subsequently

convened.

Dated this 14th day of November, 1904.

SHEWAN, TOMES & CO. 1238]

General Managers.

FENDERS & CURBS THE CHINA TRADERS' INSURANCE

In Iron, Copper, and Brass.

CARPET SQUARES-

Tapestry. Kidderminster.

Kensington.

Cairo and Bute

Art Squares.

Printed.

Fast Colours.

Cretonnes.

Art

rt Serges. Damasks. Tapestries, and Fringes.

CARPETS-

Axminster.

Wilton. Brussels, and Tapestry.

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GENTS' DEPT. -

P.

-

28, QUEEN ROAD,

OPPOSITE THE CLOCK TOWER.

NEW GOODS

ARRIVE

EVERY WEEK.

COMPANY, LIMITED.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS, TOTICE is bereby given that the THIRTY- EIGHTH ORDINARY MEETING

NOT

not to sell morphia except in small quantities and on receipt of a requisition signed by duly qualified foreign medical practitioner.

If fraud in connection with such importation bo discovered by the Customs Authorities the

morphia and instrument for its injection will be seized and confiscated, and the importer will be denied the right to import these articles

Article XII The Chinese Government, re- cagnizing that it is advantageous for the coun..

rent and lease in erpetuity, as the properly of Portuguese missions shall be permitted to

the mission, buildings or lands in all parts of the Empire for mission purpuses and, after the stamped by the local authorities, to erect such suitable buildings as may be required for car

OF SHAREHOLDERS in the above Companu try to develop its mineral resources and that it title deeds have been found in order and duly

will be held at the flead Office, Victoria, Hong- kong, on TUESDAY, the 6th December, at 11 o'clock in the Forenooo, for the purpose of receiving the report of the Directors, together ith Statement of Accounts to the 30th April The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the and instant to the 6th proximo, both days inclusive.

By Order of the Board of Directorsį.

JAMES WHITTÄLL,

Secretary. Hongkong, 14th November, 1904.

A. S. WATSON & CO., LIMITED.

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Article XVII The present Treaty shall ning with the aft sund efe years begin- tions and until a revision is effected as herein- after provided.

It is further agreed that either of the twa High Contracting Parties may demand revision of the Tariff and the Articles of this Treaty six months before the end of ten years from the date of the exchange of ratifications thereof.

is desirable to attract foreign as well as Chinese capital to embark in mining enterprise, agrees to revise its existing mining regulations in such manner, by the selection of those rules in forceying out their good work, in other nations which seem aliashia aitions in Line, that the revision while pro moting the interests of Chinese subjects and in no way prejudicing the sovereign rights of China, will offer no impediment to the employ. ment of foreign capital nor place foreign capi [1233talists at a greater disadvantage than they would be under generally accepted foreign regulations, and will permit Portuguese sub" jects to carry on in Chinese territory min-If no revision is demanded before the end of ing operations and other necessary busi the first term of ten years, then these articles A of the Yearifgod of Fifty Cents per Share neas relating thereto provided they com in their present form shall remain in full force on the Shares numbered 1-60,000 inclusive ply with the new regulations and conditions will be payable ar Hongkong and Shanghai which will be imposed by China on its sub Bank, Hongkong, on and after FRIDAY, 25thjects and foreigners, alike, relating to the open- November, 1904, on Warrants to be obtained

ing of mines, the renting of mineral land, and at the Company's Offices,

The Dividend will also be payable at the payment of royalty, and provided they apply Hongkong and Shanghai Shanghai, on for permits, the provisions of which in regard presentation of Warrants on and after to necessary business relating to such opera

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

N INTERIM DIVIDEND on account

the same date.

The REGISTER or SHARES will be CLOSED from SATURDAY, the 19th instant, until SATURDAY, the 26th instant, both days inclusive, during which period no Transfer of Shares will be effected.

JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & Co., General Managers, Hongkong, 15th November, 1904. [ra43

PAUSE!

Have you a SINGER Sewing Machine? If not get one.

$ID DOWN AND THE REST IN EASY MONTHLY PAYMENTS.

...

Showrooms:-1, Wyndham Street.

Hongkong, 12th November, 1904.

TONGKONG HIGH-LEVEL TRAM- HAYS COMPANY, LIMITED.

TIME TABLE (on and after 1st October, 1904.) WEEK DAYS.

tions shall be observed. The residence of Portuguese subjects in connection with such mining operations shall be agreed upon be- tween Portugal and China.

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- Any mining concession granted after the publication of such new rules shall be subject to their provisions.

Article XI-It being only right that the shareholders of any joint stock company or the partners in any commercial undertaking should all be on footing of equality as regards division of profits and payment of, obligations, accord- ing to the partnership agreement or memor

andum and articles of association, the Chinese Government agrees that Chinese subjects join. ing with Portuguese subjects in the organisa. [razition of a Joint Stock Company or Commercial undertaking, legally constituted, shall be liable to the fulfilment of the obligations, imposed by said agreement or memorandum and articles of association, and that Chiness Court will en force fulfilment of such obligations, if a suit to that affect be entered provided always that their liability shall not be other or greater than that of Portuguese shareholders or partners in the same Company or partnership.

6.45 am. 10 7.00 8.00 ... Every 15 minutes. 7.30 am. to 8.00 a... Every po minutes.. 8.00 am to 8.30 am... Every 15 minutes. 8.30 am to 9.30 am....Every 10 minutes. 9.30 4.m, to 11:00 8.m....Every 15 minutes, 11,30 am. to 12,45 p.m....Every 15 minutes. 1345 p.m. to 1.15 p.m....Every 10 minutes, 1.15 p.m. to 1.45 p.m....Every 15 minutes. 1.45 p.m. to 2.15 p.m. Every 30 minutes. 8,15 p.m. to 3.00 p.m....Every 15 minutes. 3.30 p.m. to 5.00 p.m....Every 15 minutes. 1.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m....Every to minutes. NIGHT CARS.

8.45 pm, and 9 p.m. 945 pm to 11.15 pm every half hour. SUNDAYA. 8.00 a.m. to 9.00 s.m....Every 15 minutes. 9.00a.m. to 9.30 am....Every 30 minutes. 9.30 am to 10.30 am...Every 15 minutes, 10.30 .m. to 11.00 am...Every to minutes. 12.00 Noon to 1.00 p.m....Every to minutes. ~1.00 p.m. to” §.00 p.m....Every 15 minutes 5.00 p.m. to 6.00 p.m....Every 10 minutes. 6.00 p.in. to 7.00 pm, Every 15 minutes. 7.00 pm, to 8.00 p.m....Every 10 minuter, NIGHT CARS a on Week Days. SATURDAYA

Similarly Fortuguese subject who invest their capital in Chiness enterprises aball be bound to fulfil the obligations imposed by the partnership agreement or memorandum and articles of association and their lability shall be the same as that of the Chinese subjects engaged in the same podertaking,

But as existing treaty stipulations do not permit foreign merchant to reside is the in- terior of China for purpose of trade such jolat stock company and commercial undertakings may be established in the interior by Portu- guese and Chinese subjects conjointly.

Article XIV-As Portugal affords protection to trade-marks used by subjects of any other nationality provided alike protection is recipro cated for trade-marks used by Portuguese sub- jects, China, in order to obtain this protection for its subjects in Portuguese territory, agrees to grant protection to Portuguese trade-marks Extra Cars at 11,30 and 11.45 p.m. against unlawful use, falsification or imitation SPECIAL CARS by Arrangement at the by Chinese subjects. To this end the Chiness Des Voeux Road Central,

Wm. POWELL, Ld. Companys Once, ALEXANDRA BUILDINOR. Geverament will enact the necessary laws and

HONGKONG.

Hongkong, ath.Novamber, 1974.:

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regulations, and will establish Registration offices at which, foreign trade-marks may be (1094 | registered on payment of reasonable foer,

JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & SON, General Managers, Hongkong, 14 October, 1904.

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ST. ANDREW'S BALL,

COTSMEN desirous' of SUBSCRIBING

to the farthcoming ST. ANDREW'S

ADDRESSES, and to state whether Married BALL, on 30th November, are requested to forward to the Undersigned their NAMES and

or Single.

"DAVID WOOD,

Hon. Secretary,

St. Andrew's Ball Committee. Hongkong, 26th October, 1904.

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ROBINSON PIANO COMPANY, LIMITED,

NEW IRON

FRAMED

PLANUS

$425.

GUARANTEED FOR CLIMATE,

for a further terms of ten years reckoned from MASTER PIANO the end of the fist term and so on for succes. sive period of ten years.

Article XVIll.-In order to prevent in the future any discussion, this Treaty is written in Portuguese, Chinese and English, and signed in six caples, two in each language."

PLAYER

$385 & $500

All these versions have the same sense and PIANO AND PLAYER $800.

meaning, but if there should happen to be any divergence in the interpretation of the Porta- guese and Chinese versions, the English text will be made use of to resolve the doubts that may have arisen.

Article XIX. The present Treaty shall be ratified by His Most Faithful Majesty the King of Portugal and Algarves and His Imperial Majesty the Emperor of China.

The exchange of the ratifications shall be made witbia the shortest possible time, sad the

Treaty will be printed and published in order that the functionaries and subjects of the res pective countries may have full knowledge of its stipulations and may fulfil them. ̧

In Faith Whereof the respective Plenipoten. tiaries have signed the present Treaty and had affixed their seal thereto.

Do.

COMMERCIAL.

TODAY'S EXCHANGE, Selling London-Bank T.T1/2 11/16

demand

'101 Do. 4 months' sight ............ng --1/10 15/16 France Bank T.T.......

2.37 America-Bank T.T.

Germany-Bank T.T....... India T.T.........

Do.. demand........ Shanghai-Bank T.T. Japan-Bank T

Singapore Bank T.T.......... Java-Bank T.T, «omm

Buying,

.

do.

.1.92

..1401

.141

.712

Nominal

....1/11 1/16

& months sight L/C....................1/11 3/16

months' sight L/C................. 4 30 days' sight San Francisco & New York 461 4 months' night

471 30 days' sight Sydney and Melbourne 1/11 5/16 months' sight Francs 24|| 6 months' sight 4 months' sight Geimanya......... .1.97 Bar Silver Bark of England rata domain

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OPIUM QUOTATIONS. To-day's quotations are as followь--

PERSONALLY SELECTED

PIANOS

BY

BECHSTEIN,

from J. C. Lows, Esq, to Sell by PUBLIC AUCTION,

ON MONDAY, the 28th November, 1904, at 2.30 P.M., within his residence, No 10, Knutsford Terrace, Kowloon, THE WHOLE OF HIS HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE,

VELLED

Comprising:- TEAKWOOD HATSTAND with BE GLASS, OVERMANTELS MOROCCO-COVERED CHAIRS, TEAK: WOOD EXTENSION DINING TABLE and CHAIRS, Marinburk's make DINNER WAGGON, GLASS-WARE, PICTURES, MARBLE TOP WASHSTANDS and DRESSING TABLES with GLASS, WAR. DROBES, CHEST OF DRAWERS, &c,&c.; ALBO

2 LADY'S BICYCLES and a quantity of PLANTS in Pots.

Catalogues will be issued. TERMS:-As usual,

.

HUGHES & HOUGH, Auctioneers. Hongkong, 23rd November, 1904.

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ME

J. H. PIDGEON begs to announce that he is open to receive Pupils for DANCING, either in classes or privately at No. 1, Caine Road. Terms moderate Apply

Ituugavāģi

THE WINE GROWERS SUPPLY CO.

BARRETTO & Co., General Agents, Hongkong,.

PORT WINE,"

Direct shipment from the

Companhia AGRICOLA E COMMERCIAL 'DOS VINHOS DO PORTO, (Successors to DONNA ANTONIA A.FERREIRA). Monopoly for China of THE WINE GROWERS SUPPLY CO.

Per Case of

* Dozen.

Dry No. 1

2 *

KAPS, Quinta do Porto

HOPKINSON,

KRAUSS, HAAKE,

RACHAL'S

CABIN PIANOS.

HIRE OR CREDIT.

TALKING-

MACHINES.

AN ACTUAL REPRODUCTION OF

THE HUMAN VOICE.

Hongkong, 14th October, 1994,

3 X

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Per ches ..@1,100/1,130 | Old mannaasa:@ 1,159/1,200 Older ..........@ 1,220/1,300 Oldenz G-1,300/1,340 Fatns New @ 1,170 Benares New wonderinin 1,120 Persian (Paper) acientovi 8701940

TUBORG BEER.

Dry No, 3

Quinta da Granja

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Selected Old Port $500

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D

35.00

H

H 30.00

か

" 25.00

13 20.00

#

11

Tawny, 1887, Vintage.

15.00 Tawny. (White Label).......... 14:00: Medium Tawny, (Brown Label)

15,00

White Tawny, (White Label) ... 12,00 Full Wing, (Brown Label)........................ 11,00 White Taway, (Brown Label) ............ 10.50 Light Tawny, (Brown Label). ... 10.00-

St. Georgo

FRENCH OLARETS,

...$4.00! Cru-Wynbion.ggumisan 4501 $50. Côtes ANGELFALFRISKAFFIunie 5002 6.00 Montferrand............................. $50- 56.50 Médoc............ 6,00

7.00 7.00

7.50 8,50

St. Emilioni 600 St. Estephe ......................... 6.50 St. Julion agensierium 7.50 St, Estophe Superior ................................ 900 Chateau Marga¤% ...« ... 900 Chateau Leoville

10.00 ... 9:00 Chateau Lafite ...................................Jaca! 71,00 Chateau Laros ..........................100. 11.50

BURGUNDIES,

Volnay vin 1893.

10.00- 10.00

Per Case Per Cisa Quarts, Pints, $14.00 $16.00 16.50

[39 Moglia a Vent vin 189314,50

Macon vin 1899.......

FIRSTClass PILSENER BEER guaranteed free from Salicylic Acid, and any other Chemicals.

PRICE $19.50 per case "bf-48 bottles (quaits 6 dor, pints.

Special Prices for Quantitjes. Sole. Agents ar

SIEMSSEN & Co," Hongkong, toth January, 1003, (989

(.......17,00- ** 19.00 0,17,50 19.50

20.50

20.50

Nuits vin 1893 ...... Musigny vin 18938.go Corton vin 1893 18.50 Chablis vin 1893.............................19,00 31.00 Beaune vin 1893 matari19.00 250 21:00 Pommard vin 1809 ........... ***** 29,00.- 31.00 Red Burgundy..............30.00 --

- 32.69.. Chambertin vin 189939.00: 43.00 Romance vin 1893 40.00·43.09.

BARRETTO & Co., “Agents,

Nos. 2224, Bank Buildings,

Queen's Road Cantral,

Hongkong, r5th October, 1904.