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THE FESTIVE SEASON.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1904.

11, PRICE AND CO The wine-list issued by Messrs. H. Price & Co is one of the most complete circulars that SANTA CLAUS AGAIN ON DUTY, one has seen for some time. The firm carries

HONGKONG STORES.

The fact, that Christmas is almost upon us is once again made apparent by the unwanted gaiety of the shops, which display all those articles that appeal to the generous-hearted at the festive season. The windows show that Santa Claus is about to start on his periodical rounds, and the only question which has to be considered by young and old alike, is not what they wish to give or receive in the way of gifts, but what they should exclude. The wealth of choice open to the buyer is really the most re- markable feature of the displays. Unfortunately this notice cannot emiody all of the stores we should like to include is one article, so the remainder must of necessity be held over until Monday.

WATSON & CO.

have, and therefore I can well imaging the sufferings of the tank and file in the Lhassa

forces.

PROSPER EV TO THE CHINA ASSOCIATION.

The Chairman: I have to congratulate a full stock of wine and spirits, and in the way the China Association on having such a fine of whiskies the Club Blend is worthy of recom gathering here to-night. It is a most repies mendation. There are also two new whiskies, sentative gathering, and 1 think is almost a one of which, the King Edward the Seventh record-at least I have only heard of one brand, was only recently introduced and it has approaching it, I would like to mention that a very general opinion has been expressed that we ought to have more time devoted to our proved very popular. Sales of Tansun are increasing, and it is evident this mineral water little social gatherings in the next room. In- has practically captured the trade of the East.deed, much as I should like to speak to you at The same firm is also making special efforts to very great length-(hear, bear)-1 must limit myself to very few words, instead of going over popularise Niwo water, which is a very good the whole curriculum of the year as some of aperient, especially suitable to people who may my prodecessors have done, and done advant be martyrs to dispepsia. Messrs. Price & Co. age, no doubt. I shall, therefore, confine my have a fine champagne in Moet and Chandon's remarks to saying that all the works and pro- ceedings of the China Association will be written in the book of the chronicles of the dry imperial.

Association for 1903-4, and I can assure you it will be much more comfortable reading, them than listening to me talking about them tonight. After these pieliniary remarks, I think I had better go straight to what is upper most in our minds-to-night, and that is the great events, which are taking place in the East. because the China Association is intimately bound up with what is going on in the East. What is to be the future of China and what the future of the Far East, must be uppermost in our thoughts. The war that is now going on presents in many respects the same problem to the Japanese that was presented to us at the beginning of the nineteenth century, when we were confronted by the great power and the great genius of Napoleon And if his dreams had been realised-a portion of those dreams was to be a magnificent empire in the East there would have been no room for England as a first-class Power. I am glad to say that his- tery state that we were able to frustrate his

THE CHINA AŠSŪCIATION.

ANNUAL BANQUET."

To-day's Advertisements. WEISMANN, LTD.

are some who are very well known to us, and the family. There are others whom we see who we may consider as very much a part of here for the first time, and there is one whom, regret to say, is not here at all; I mean Sir Cyprian Bridge. But we are glad to have with us a previous Admiral of the Station in China, and the General in command of the forces in Hong Kong, Major General Sir William Gascoigne, on whose protection we could al ways rely in times of emergency. We have also among our guests Bir Montagu Ommanney am sure they look upon Hong Kong as one of and representatives of the Colonial Office. the most brillant gems in that string of colonies which are under their care, and of which in a few years they may be proud when Kowloon Central. becomes a terminus of that vast network of railways which already exist-on paper-in China; it may fairly then be called the gate of the Celestial Empire. We have also Mr. Langley, of the Foreign Office, who is always very willing to lend a sympathetic ear to the ways of the British community in China. Then we have Mr. Adamson, of the Straits Settle- inents Associations, whom we all know very

well, and I think we can claim him as a kind of first cousin. I am sure to these gentlemen and to the other guests present to-night we offer a mosi cordial greeting. I express the sentiments of the rest of the committee of the Association when I couple with them all the other guests; who have come with private members, and especially Mr. Clay Evans, Consul General of the United States, and Mr. Takahashi, Vice-Governor of the Bank of Japan, who is going to take away six millions of our hard earned money. (Laughter.) Gentle men, I have reserved to the last the principal guest of the evening, the Right Hos, the Ear! a residence in Hong Kong, and of being able Donoughmore, who has had the advantage of to study on the spot the great problems which concern the China Association. I am sure his interesis of Great Britain in China are com- lordship will agree with us that the principal mercial, and that all we ask for is peace. I propose the health of our guest coupled with the name of the Right Hon. the Earl of Donoughmore.

(Continued on page 3.)

The usual annual dinner of the China Association-the ever-popular "China Dinner" took place at the Whitehall Rooms of the Messrs. A. S. Watson & Co., Ltd., at Alexandra loiel Méirepole on 16th ult. The muster Buildings, have a very fine display of special- made a total of about 120 guests, about the same number, as on the last occasion. The ties for the season, particularly in the way of President of the Association for the year is Sir confectionary imported from the leading Lon Thos, Jackson, Bari, who was in the chair. don and Parisian houses. Chocolates and The innovation of some music throughout the toffee in great variety and arranged in fancy proceedings, which was inaugurated last year, was repeated. Alter each toast and reply a boxes, should find a ready market, while Tom

ballad, glee, or air was rendered, commendably Smith's crackers are sure to go off with abriel so that no great inroad on the time was made-an important point at such gatherings, snap. In the way of perfumery and toilet ac- cessories Watson & Co. have some exceeding where so many have necessarily to catch trams, and yet have so many greetings to exchange ly-catchy lines, and one icature of the per with those whom it is, frequently, only possible fumery is the handsome and tasteful fashion to meet at such gathongs.

cases are also

THE IMPERIAL FORCES OF THE CROWN. of the bottles, while the

The usual loyal toasts having been given by worthy of remark. At this time of the year, when there is a 'demand for wines of every the Chair, and cordially responded to, bir A, description, connoisseurs night be well advised Dent gave "The Toast of the Imperial Forces if they took a glance at the wine list prepared of the Crown." There are, said Sir Alfred, two subjects of thought which must be uppermost by this firm. The Christmas cases, containing in the minds of every speaker on this toast at claret, port, sherry, burgundy, brandy and the present time; one, the war which is prevail. whisky, are sold at very reasonable rates, anding in the Far East, and the other the late they ate put up in cases to suit all pockets, incident in the North Sea. The excitement that has prevailed throughout the Empire and, With regard to smokers' requisitos, an attrac-

1. might almost say, throughout the whole tive display is made, and the votary of the world, over the latter incident, has happity weed will find himself in perplexity as to which been allayed by the statement that Lord of the many articles he prefers amid the Lansdowe so ably made at the Guildhall plethora on view. A line might also be added Banquet, and wejrest content when he tells us that the peace of the country has not been with reference to the fancy stationery sold at

disturbed, and, so far as he can foresee, there this establishment. After all, a gift which is no reason why it should be. (Cheers.) It takes this form is always welcome, and those is not very easy to foretell what may be the who are barassed by the worry of selecting pre-consequence of this war which is being carried on to such a bitter end by Russia against sents for their friends and doubtful on the Japan, our alley, and we must remember that they were not prepared to shitk the duty laid (c) Indecent assault.

subject of different tastes might do much worse than bit upon the safe plan of adopting stationery as a propitiary offering. The window display at Watson & Co.'s is worthy of remark, and it certainly reflects credit on the designer. Altogether the Christmas show at the establish- ment is fully up to those of past years. -

KRUSE AND CO.

The appearance of Messrs. Kruse & Co.'s premises is practically a lesson in the art of interior decoration. The collection of real bronzes, plaques and statuary is one of the finest in the East, and is certainly ahead of anything in the same fine in Hongkong. Some Der

designs. And why were we able to frustraie them? Through the supremacy of our se power. The opening years of the twentieth century have produced a similar state of affairs for Japan. Our good friends in times past, in the days I am speaking about, were the Rus- sians. But now, so far as this Eastern ques tion in concerned, their ways are not our ways; and I have no hesitation in raying that in the present great struggle that is going on our sympathies and our interests are with Japan. (Cheers) In all the pages of history I do not think there has been anything more noble than the diplomacy of Japan in dealing with the vital questions which led up to this great struggle their moderation their extreme modesty, their great judgment, were worthy of all admiration, heers.) They knew full well the awful task they had to tackle in going to war with Russia, and I am perfectly certain none of the japan: ese statesmen approached this task with a light heart. They fully appreciated that thousands and tens of thousands of their sons were to be slain, but even at the expense of that sacrifice

upon them. How their naval and military forces have since acquitted themselves are pages which will adorn the history of the Association, are concerned, what we have to world for all time. to far as we, the China look forward to is what will be the results of this war. Well, the gallant japanese state that they are prepared to hand over Manchuria to China, and that they are fighting in the first place for their own security and afterwards for the good of the world in general. If their ideal Chinathrow open to commerce without suffer- is realised, if we have the great Empire of ing any drawback in the way of an alienated, Manchuria, if we have Korea thrown open, and

if the few restrictions which remains are re- moved, just think of the vista that opens to us in the trade of the Far East. I uften think that the great trade of China is only in its in- innovce. It is now measured by a small item of £68,000,000, and if only the breath of patriotism will breathe into that great empire, and if they would only emulate even in a small degree gallant little Japan their neighbour, what would

we have ahead of us in China? We often ask

THE CRIMINAL SESSIONS.

The Chief Justice (Sir Henry S. Berkeley), will preside at the December Criminal Ses sions, which commence on Monday, at ten in

Chan Shing Hing: (a) Demanding money the forenoon. The calendar is as follows:-

Ho Tak and Lok Wing: (a) Armed robbery, with menaces, (b) Riot, (c) Unlawful assembly. (b) Further indicted for similar crime, (c) As- sault.

of

Chan Lam: (a) Defiling a girl under the age twelve, (b) Attempting to commit such crime, Lan Tam, Yeung Lam Tse, and Yeung Sau: (a) Armed robbery, (b) Ditto, (c) Malicious Charles Smith, Erik Hogmaan, and William wounding.

Nazon.

in this case, at the time of going to press, the indictments had not been received from the Hon, the Attorney General. known circumstances, they were on Thursday

attempted murder. committed for trial on charges of murder and

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To-day's Advertisements.

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Fur Freight or Passage, apply to

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Agents. Hongkong, 17th December, 1904.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

THE P. & O. S. N. Co.'s Steamer

"TIENTSIN,"

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CHRISTMAS EVE, (SATURDAY), 24th December. Plans Open at the ROBINSON PIANO Co. [3350 Hongkong, 17th December, 1904

PUBLIC AUCTION.

HE Undersigned have received instructions

THE U to Sell by

PUBLIC AUCTION, ...

FOR ACCOUNT OF THE CONCERNED,

on

THURSDAY,

the 22nd December, 1904, at 11 A., at their

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

SUNDRY VANKO MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES,

Comprising

TELESCOPES, FIELD GLASSES, SEX- TANTS, SUITS OF CLOTHES, DRAWING I'S, BANJOES, INSTRUMENTS, FEL." MACKINTOSHES, LOOTS, GOLD

WATCHES, CHAINS, DIAMONÚ RINGS, BANGLES, &c., &c., &c.

Catalogues will be issued. TERMS:-As usual,

HUGHES & HOUGH, Auctioneers. Hongkong, 17th December, 1904.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

the

FROM BOMBAY AND STRAITS.

AND CONDITIONS of Consignees of Cargo by the above-named versel are hereby informed that their Goods are PARTICULA By Public Auction Sale, to be being landed and placed at their risk in the held on TUESDAY, the 27th day of December, Company's Godowns at Kowloon, where each Department, by Order of His Excellency the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown, at 3 P.M., at the Offices of the Public Works consignment will be sorted out Mark by Mark, Governor, of One Lot of CROWN LAND in and delivery can be obtained as soon as the the Colony of Hongkong, for a term of 75 years, commencing from the date of sale, with the option of renewal at a CROWN RENT to be fixed by the Surveyor of His Majesty the KING, for one further term of 75 years.

Goods are landed.

Goods not cleared-by the 23rd instant, at No Fire Insurance will be effected by me in any case whatever. 4 P.M., will be subject in rent.

Damaged Fackages must be left in the Godowns for examination by the Consignee's and the Company's representative at an ap pointed hour.

All claims must be presented within ten days of the steamer's arrival here after which date they cannot be recognised.

No claims will be admitted after the Goods Under well-have left the Godowns,

E. A. HEWETT,

Superintendent. Hongkong, 16th December, 1004.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

MASONIC INSTALLATION........ PERSEVERANCE LODGE, NO. 1165, E.C. Last night at the Mosonic Hall, War Bro. C. Dickmethgame was installed as Worshipful master of the ke An

under certain conditions we are bound by Treaty to support Japan, and though we may pray for peace, we know full well that there are many difficulties which are perhaps almost in superable in bringing about so desirable an end. We are told that one nation accuses the other of being the first aggressor in the war; if that is the case, let us suggest that the first in war be the first in peace. All the members of the China Association who are dining here to right, and probably most of their guests, have resided for many years in China and Japan, and are engaged largely in the trade of those countries, we are naturally, very much con- cerned with the forces of the Crow, and per. haps more especially with the forces that are on the Station in China. We have had many Kill.com-opportunities of making the acquaintance of mand attention by the artistically inclindo, uno“ pal and military officers who have

been in those pants, and we have a very night should meet with a ready sale. An elaborate admiration and reward for their many good stock of electro plated gouds, Dresden ware, qualities, and I think I may safely say we have and similar articles is so varied that the visitor formed many personal friendships amongst finds himself faced with an embarras de richesse, them. The days of masts and sails, that some of us may remember, have gone; but owing to Toys of every size, shape and character, dall, the able administration and organisation of our ourselves, how are we maintaining our position in those parts? Are we holding our own, or to please the girls, and mechanical toys for the admirals and officers, our blu jackets have

are we going back? When I look at our ship. boys, are quite as good as anything seen in the adapted themselves to modern conditions in a

manner that has kept our Savy as of old, the ping and our commerce i think we are fairly city. Messrs. Kruse & Co., in fact, cater for all

In some respects, perhaps, pride of all nations. There must, however, be holding our OWD. purses and thoroughly deserve the wide pat-nx.ely as the Baltic Fleet is on the move, and we are lagging behind, but I do not care now to dwell on that beyond saying, if we are to ronage which they receive.

so long as Japan is fighting, and fighting in our common cause against the aggressions of judge of the future we must to a certain extent Russia in China, we can but hope that the be guided by the past, and we can point after Army that garrisions Hongkong, Singapore, 40 year of trade with Japan to the splendid and other strategic centres of His Majesty's commerce that we have in that country, and dominions in those seas is as well equipped as after 63 years of intercourse with China, com- the Navy can be to defend to Union Jack mencing with the acquisition of Hong Kong.quet was held in the banquetting-room, the we can boast of trade, and we can point to the the hall having been elegantly docorated by we all regret very much, thut our late Admiral magnificent, city of Hong Kong and to the

Bro. J. Vaustone, who displayed great taste in against all eventualities. I regret, and I sure

the arrangements. The toast's were as usual, on the China Station, Sir Cyprian Bridge, is splendid town of Shanghai as monuments of unable to be here this evening as he is engaged British industry and British perseverance on the Board of Trade inquity at Hull; but we (Applause.) Many of us here to-night have interpersed with songs and music. are fortunate in having Rear-admiral G. T. spent the moming of our lives in China, some of us have spent the noontide, indeed many of lloyes, who will respond to this toast, and also General Sir Thomas Gordon, who will responds, and a great many have gone on to the alter- noon. (Laughter.) I am glad we are all pre- for the Army and the other forces of the Crown,

sent here, and we can all look forward over the whose jubilee was celebrated in Lendon in April in the usual China manner.

WM. POWELL LTD.

At Powell, Ltd., there is, as usual, an amaz- ing stock of goods specially imported for the Christmas trade. The bazaar, which is one of the special features of the establishment, is replete in the articles calculated to charm the nimble copper from the pocket of a modern Scrooge.. Indeed, the show is probably the best of many excellent bazaars which have been arranged by Powell's management. The profusion of articles to please the little ones is wonderfully varied this year, and it is no

vain boast made by the firm when they say including 1 might say, the Shanghai Volunteers, vista ahead of this great Empire of China to

the trade and the possibilities ahead of it, and to the splendid results we might achieve if we were always young, and then we could say with Tom Moora :-

"Ne'er tell me of beauty serenely adorning The calm of our day, the cold even of our night. Give me back, give me back the wild freshness of morning, Her smiles and her tears are worth avening's best light. The toast was honoured with prolonged

cheers, and a tiger.

"OUR GUESTS."

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NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD, BREMEN,

STEAM FOR

SHANGHAI, NAGASAKI, HIOGO AND YOKOHAMA, rikkingthe: CHP Imperial: German Misil Steamship

"MALTA," FROM BOMBAY, COLOMBO AND STRAITS. Consignees of Cargo by the above-named el are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed the price Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company's Godowns at Kowloon, where each consignment will be sorted out mark by mark, and delivery can be obtained as soon as the Goods are landed. This vessel brings on Cargo:-

kong, No. 116; E.C. subsequent to which he innested the following officers for the ensuing year: Inmediate Past Master, Wor. Bro. E, H. Hinds; Sen. Wanden, Bro. E. H. Sharp; Jun. Warden, Bro. E. H. Bonner; Treasurer, Bro. H. Hurstbonse; Secretaro, Bro. A. W. Whitlow; Een, Deacon, Hro, J. W. C. Bondar; Jua. Deacon; Bro. A. R. Lovel; Director of

From Australia, ex S.S. Macedonia. From Calcutta, ez S.S. Sardinia. Ceremonies, Bro. F. F. R. Smith; laner Guard,

From Persian Gulf, &c., er B. 1. S. N. and Bro. C. P. Charter; Stewards, Bro. T. M.

B. & P. S. N. Co.'s Steamers, Optional Goods will be landed here unless Bro. J. Vanstone. After installation a ban-instructions are given to the contrary before Wakefield, and Bro. P. C. H. Polls; Tyler,

IP.M., TO-DAY.

CHRISTMAS and New YEAR HOLIDAYS.

By reason of Christmas Day falling on a Sunday there has been some uncertainty con- cerning the intention of the business firms and various offices in the Colony about observing Tuesday as a holiday. This has now been settled for the Government departments, Mon- day, the 16th inst, only being fixed as the ex- tent of their public holiday at Christmas. What is then lost will be regained at the New Year, for, in addition to the 2nd January being similarly observed, H.E. the Governor has been pleased to direct that the 3rd be likewise kept. New Year's Day falling on a Sunday there will thus be three clear days in which to benefit by a'change and welcoma 1905..

COMMERCIAL.

FREIGHT.

that they have every conceivable kind of toy

Rear Admiral G. 1, Bayes: In responding in stock, and all at a reasonable price. Some of the round games that have been invented to this toast I am conscious that i am address- this season are well-fitted for passing a pleasant ing an audience who from long connection hour. Of course the struggle in the north with the Far East are to a certain extent ac quainted with His Majesty's Navy. I can is responsible for a great variety of war games, testify from my own experience of the cordial one of which is of a rather curious character.relations which exist in the Far East between In represents the trans-Siberian railway and the ship and the shore, and I always have the game is to get a couple of trains past a carried and shall carry with me most pleasant memories of my three years' stay in longkang. siding. Perhaps the problem in front of the Recent events have brought general attention player is hardly so difficult as that which has to the necessity for a strong Navy, and I think frequently faced the Russians fately, but it is that the complete readiness and organisation certainly a fascinating pastime. Another feature of our forces has shown the country that in of the bazaar is the number and nature of voting annually the large sum of money which it does for our Navy the money has been well mechanical toys on view, which is a characteris- laid out The Navy, in these days of advance. tic of the times. They are of all kinds, from ment, has kept this point well in view, and torpedo boats to wind mills, and should meet their desire is to learn and to be in the van of Among the pro,ress. We are always studying inventions with the approval of boys.

of offence and delence; in fact, we do a great other Christmas novelties which Powell, Ltd., deal of work that the British public does not are showing are what are termed 'Forbid know anything about. Keeping this object in den City playing cards, & smoker's com-view, I think you will find that the officers panion of a rather novel character, planchettes, and men and the material are not wanting,

(Applause), and fancy articles suitable for presentation to General Sir Thos. E. Gordon: I appreciate all sorts and conditions of people. In the way the honour of being called upon to return ..of useful and substantial goods, attention is thanks for the Imperial Land Forces. As you called to the quilts and carpets. The bazaar all know, considerable changes are now being is really repleta with essential and fancy articles carried out in the Army. The object of this is to secure greater efficiency, greater mobility, to meet all tastes, and he would be a curious and greater striking power. The Administra Individual, indeed, who failed to find himself ion, both in the East and West, appear always ready to do their utmost to keep the Army suited there,

well abreast of all the improvements in the art of war, and I daresay now they are striking to A very large stock of goods, suitable for pre-apply to some advantage the admirable lessons in war which I think are being given by our sents at Christmastide, is on exhibition in

allies the Japanese. (Her, hear) Our Army Meters, Lane, Crawford & Co.'s godown, par keeps changing material of its body; but the ticularly in the way of toys and fancy goods, soul always remains the same. It is always The men's department is filled with a selection ready to display great vigour of action, courage, justified its existence by giving an opportunity 93 for December. Farnham Boyds at Tis.

and splendid spirit whenever the call comes to all those who have been in the Far East 373 for December. Weeks & Co. at $18. of articles both useful and ornamental, among which might he mentioned, dressing cases, smoking outfits, silk muffers and gloves. It is quite evident even from a casual look round that Lane, Crawford & Co. are well ahead of the times, and those who are in want of suit able presents will be well advised if they give this firm a part of their patronage.

LANE, CRAWFORD AND CO.

Mr. Byron Breman:-To me has been allot. led the pleasant task of dealing with a matter of pressing interest. I have, on behalf of the China Association, to express the great pleasure we feel in entertaining the gentlemen who have done us the honour to be our guests. If may relapse into legal phraseology, it is a pleasure

There are all-round inquiries in the freight we feel both jointly and severally; jointly be market especially for the North, but on ac- cause, as an Association, we are pleased to see count of the great scarcity of tonnage busi certain gentlemen who represent very import-ness is restricted to the smallest dimensions. I of the week ending to-day only three ant departments of His Majesty's Government, and severally because to many of us it is a settlements are on record, all for coal loading great pleasure to have this occasion of reviving from Moji to Hongkong at the uniform good old friendships. Perhaps I ought not to say

rate of $2.30 per ton. Of these, two steamers reviving, because we cannot revive what has belong to the Indo-China S.N. Co., and the never ceased to exit, but I will say, the opport third is a Danish vessel... unity of greeting them and taking stock of them and of watching with some satisfaction that if annually we ourselves grow a little more mellow they, too, are not suffering from suspended animation, and, like ourselves, have had recourse to Tatcho and various other devices. As one of the committee of the China Associat- Shanghai advices of the 12th inst., state:

Business reported:-Indo bicas at Tis, 921 are doing very important work; but even for December and Tis. 93 for January. Farn if we cease to keep the Foreign Office straight ham Boyds at Tit. 174/173 for December, with our advice, and if our hand is no longer Maatschappijs at TIs. 2931 for December and to be seen in the policy pursued by flis Majes-15. 305 fur álarch. Weeks at $18.

Business done direct:-Indo-Chinas at Tls. ty's Government, I think the Association has

inn, it is my bounden duty to claim that we

I am quite sure that many who, like myself,

trado.

From London, &c,, ex S.S, Himalaya and

Marmora.

Goods not cleared by the 23rd instant, at 4 P.M., will be subject to rent.

No Fire Insurance will be effected by me in any case whatever.

Damaged Packages must be left in the Godowns for examination by the Consignees' and the Company's representative at an appointed hour.

All claims must be presented within ten days of the steamer's arrival here after which date they cannot be recognised.

No claims will be admitted after the goods have left the Godowns.

E. A. HEWETT,

Superintendent. Hongkong, 17th December, 1904

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December, at Noon, taking Passengers an Caren for the above Parts in connection with inducement than now offering in the Southera

the Company's S.S. Victoria, 6,522 tons, from Colombo, Passengers' accommodation in which vessel is secured before departure from Hongkong.

for active service. The latest military exploit of meeting once a year. is the march to Lhassa, and that I think our troops have displayed wonderful powers of endurance of a very clearly what their suffer- ings were, for in the winter of 1873-4 I went from ladus as second in command of a Mission

the then distant frontier up and down these tables we look for old of Russia in Central Asia. We had advantages, familiar faces. Amongst the guests who Ave Line for 1904 is estimated at between 8 and to being a small party, which an Army canugi | hoppured us with thele presence to-night there, per cont, perhaps gå per centų.

The financial prospects of the Norddeutscher have now settled down at home so that in our Lloyd for 1904 are not considered favourable, old age we may enjoy the reward of many years for dividend scrips have been much offered at of industry and toil, I am sure we all look for-5 per cent, without finding ready takeu, ward to these evenings, and as we cast ouftyes

The dividend of the Hamburg-American

sent to

Silk and Vainables, all Cargo for Frince ind Tea for London (under arrangement) wi! he transhipped at Colombo into the Mail. neamor proceeding direct to: Marseilles and on other Cargo far London, &c. ill he Caprayed from Bombay by the.R.M.S. Qriental, due in London on the 12th February, 1905.

Parcels will he received at this (thce until 4 . the day before sailing. The Contents and Valne of all Packages are required. For further Particulars, apply to

E A HEWETT,

Hongkong, 17th December, 1904

Superintendent.

T

"ROON," Captain G. Meiners, due here with the outward German Maid about THURSDAY, AM, Will leave for the above places about 12/24 hours after arrival.

NORDDEUTSCHER' LLOYD, For further Particulars, apply to

MELCHERS & Co,

Agents. Hongkong, 17th December, 1904.

Intimation.

THE POPULAR

SCOTCH

IS

"BLACK & WHITE

JAMES BUCHANAN & CO, SCOTCH WHISKY, DISTILLERS. By Appointment to

H. M. THE KING

and

HRH the PRINCE of W

WALES

Supplied at all the LEADING CLUBS

and HOTELS, and to be obtained from {4 ] the principal Stores,