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TELEGRAMS.

(Reiter's)

The Alleged Bribery of Hull Fishermen.

LONDON, 23rd December.. The Russian consul states that only one

man, named Avas, a boatswain, signed a sworn statement; he did not think the man was drunk; others made statements but were afraid to sign them. The boatswain at an interview declared that he was drunk when taken to the Consulate.

LATER.

مام

Shipping at a Standstill. The fog which has paralysed London for two days has lifted, but is still general through out England; shipping is at a standstill.

France and Morocco. The situation in Morocco is causing uncasiness: the unrest there is, increasing and it is feared that France will find a dif ficulty in pursuing a policy of peaceful pene- tration without a display of force.

Colliers Discharging at Fort Said.

25th December.

The colliers Yeddo and Claverlyf for Mozambique with 10,000 tons of coal have discharged their cargoes at Port Said. A German steamer is taking on part of the coal to an unknown destination.

TURE TOPICS.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, TUESDAY, DECEMBER

CHRISTMAS DAY

IN HONGKONG,

GOOD CHEER AND CHARITY.

"A merry Christmas to you-and many of

'em!"

MILITARY REUNIONS.

for each was in marked contrast and all contri

buted to that general appearance of gaiety and festivity which is essential at Christmas time.

obliging amateur. His songs go with a ring, and lack the cramped, affected mannerisms of the regular run of drawing room entertainers. Mr. B. H. Wolfe was likewise in fine trim, and his "The Captain said", and sundry other comic effusions created roars of laughter. Messrs. T. London, J. Havenport, and H. Laing also contributed several mest mirth-provoking numbers. On the serious side of the pro- gramme Messrs. G. Street, F: Elins, E. W. Rogers, E, Thwaites, and H. Bowen all appeared in good voice, and with well selected songs, materially helped towards the fulfilment of what was a most enjoyablo Christmas party.

THE POLICE DANCE,

UUT-DOOR SPORTS,

The unpropitious weather which prevailed on Saturday necessitated the postponement of the annual two-day cricket match "Hongkong Cricket Club v. United Services" A start was, however, made yesterday in raw, bitterly cold wenther. The Club were the first to bat and put on 146 before they were all disposed of of which total Mr. R. Hancock and Mr. J. T. Dixon were responsible for 43 and 34 respec. tively. The United Services, however, thanks to a remarkably well-played innings of sy by Lieutenant Heath, managed to top that score by 23 runs, and won an athletic fixture which could give pleasure only to real enthusiasts. The cricket match at Happy Valley between the Police and the Civil Service ended in a draw, the Police having apparently the better of the outlook. Also at Happy Valley were played several football matches,

CHRISTMAS WITH THE FLEET.

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27, 1904.

gally dressed parties of merry-makers might be seen wending their way up and along the upper levels or over to Kowloon. The Kow loon Institute was gay with bunting and ever- greens, and an excellent entertainment both in the very seasonable good things for the delec- tation of the body, music items and recitations for the delight of the mind.

The Peak Hotel was a grand sight with its

internal and external decorations, the structure being admirably constructed for lending itself to fioral decorations,

The Government Civil and Victoria Hospi- tals were tastefully decorated, and from end to end the town was gay with flags of alt nations.

:

A NASTY ACCIDENT;

IMPORTANT LAND SALES.

This afternoon at the offices of the Public Works Department, the letting by public auction took place of one lot of Crown land, at Connaught Road, Shek Tong Tsui, in this Colony, for a term of 25 years, commencing from the date of sale, with the option of renewal for a further term of 75 years at a Crown rent to be fixed by the Surveyor of 11, M, the King. This lot is registered as Marine Lot No. 289. and contains 16,242 square feet and bears an annual Crown rent of $289. The upet price was $113,694,

To-day's Advertisements.

THEATRE

ROYAL

HALL.

CITY

RETURN OF THE LITTLE FAVOURITES.

FOR SIX NIGHTS ONLY.

POLLARD'S LILLIPUTIAN OPERA

COMPANY.

TO-NIGHT (TUESDAY), December 27th,

"THE GEISHA.'

TO-MORROW,

(WEDNESDAY), December 28th, "A GAIETY GIRL."

THURSDAY and FRIDAY, December 29th and 30th, THE LADY SLAVEY.".

SATURDAY, December 31st, and

MONDAY, January 204, (For the First-tinte in Hongkong), "KING DODO."

MATINEE SATURDAY, «! 3:30 P.M.,

THE LADY SLAVEY."

PRICES AS USUAL.

Box Plans at the ROBINSON PIANO Co.

Hongkong, 27th December, 1904. " (1350

OCCIDENTAL AND ORIENTAL STEAMSHIP COMPANY.

NOTICE,

"ONSIGNEES of CARGO per Steamship

"COPTIC,"

And in spite of dangerous, chemical plum pudding, and all the ills that Yuletide's flesh is heir to, Christmas Day passed happily en- ough in this fair portal of the Orient. Early morning church saw fashion and reverence judiciously combined. Christmas began with that-rightly and properly. It ended yester day in the most sparkling festivity, hilarity, The usual Christmas Dance arranged Bad Fogs At Home. feasting and speech-making. Whilst those by the members of the Hongkong Police

A correspondent writes informing us that' Almost unprecedented fogs have prevailed who could afford extra fare and general jellity took place last evening at No. 7, Police

the Hon. Mr. F. H. May has been the victim of a disagreeable accident. He was taking the in England since yesterday, creating chaos, had the cheeriest of Yuletides, the less for Station, West Point, and it is needless unqualified success,

part of Father Christmas at his children's Christ- paralyzing locomotion. and business, parti-tunate members of the community were not for to say proved

mas tree, when the cotton wool attached as cularly the London Christmas trade which gotten. The Catholic Union, at Glenealy, threw The station was most effectively decorated,

open its hospitable doors, and there a very at- inside and out, whilst within good cheer and Those ashore may not be generally aware trimming to his cont caught fire, and the flames, is at a standstill, involving enormous losses. tractive entertainment, with a Christmas tree and hearty greetings awaited the many goesis, that Yuletide calls for all the decorative powers running up the trimming, in a moment ignited tea provided for the little ones, while the The ball-room, though somewhat small, was of the modern Tar, who for the nonce trans- the cotton wool beard he was wearing. The nged poor were the recipients of more substan-sufficient to accommodate some ninety guests, forms the interior of H.M. ships into veritable fire was promptly extinguished, and it was tial as well as useful articles as mementos of and dancing whichi commenced at nine o'clock huge green gardens, bright with flowers, I found that the injuries although painful were not the season. The French and Italian Convents was continued to merry strains until after the worked into fanciful shapes of ships, anchors, serious. Dr. Atkinson and Dr. Jordon dressed had done all that the thoughtful and gentle kind-clock struck four this morning. Although etc, and peeping out frain amongst variegated the barns, nad our popular Colonial Secretary ness of the good Sisters, who provide for the there were twenty-two dances specified on the boating. Tables, decorated with many varle hopes to be about as usual in three or four service, support and care of the inmates of programme, this did not prove anything like ties of Nature's adornments, literally groan days' time. those most excellent and deserving institutions, sufficient for the needs of thofe present, and beneath the weight of all the festive season's could suggest, to brighten for one day at least many extras were introduced, including as fare which is displayed for the one great item in special manner the lives of those under their might be expected not a few of Scotia's historic of the day. This is the "Rounds," at which care-ald and young alike.

ineasures. The proceedings were conducted time, the Captain, with his fady folk and throughout in that moocent homely manner, personál. friends, and joined by the officers, make a tour of inspection accompanied by the Christmas is always celebrated in the mili..which recalls the memory of Yule in the home- lary mess rooms throughout the Empire by a land, and everybody thoroughly enjoyed the Band, playing the "Roast Beef of Old. Eng- entertainment and the goods things provided, land." The youngest men or boys in each profusion of evidences of good cheer. In

Mr. A. Collett, the genial, Inspector in mess attend at the end of the tables and offer Hongkong, there was a good deal of friendly rivalry in the various schemes of decoration charge of this station, placed his own quarters cubes of the Xmas pudding to the visitors and which were carried out by the sergeants of the at the disposal of the guests, and assisted by officers as they pass. It becomes quite a task different corps and much friendly visiting had many prominent members of the force left no to get through all the different puddings as no to be done in order that the embellishments of stone unturned to ensure the general happiness, denial is allowed, everyone being expected to taste of the fare. It is at this time perhaps that one mess might be compared with that of Inicitwined with the decorations on the walls another. It would, no doubt, be invidious to of the ball-room were many ingenious cards, the man on the lower deck feels the touch with award the palm for the best general decorations bearing "slaps" at the police themselves, such his officers and perfect good feeling is the or

As "Never found when he's Wanted"; and der of the day. The officers must also feel The bidders were Yeung Sai Ngam, Pun "The Model Bobby: One Minute Late." that the lower-deck ratings are all the bet Chang Man, Lin Chin Wa Hing, Fung Chun There were in addition many prettily executed ter for contact with them at the festive seaYuen, Lung Chok Ping, and ip San Chi. The devices, bearing the compliments of the season. son. During the Rounds, a salute of guos is conditions of the sale baving been read Mr. The Court yard was lighted up by hundreds of given the Captain in miniature, friction tubes Yeung Sai Ngam opened the bidding at Chinese lanterns, showing the way to card-in cylinders being used and between decks $114,000 and then the competition became room, drawing-room, and refreshment-room, make quite a decent report. The "still" from very keen, the bids rolling in by $200 incre- each of which was filled with a gay and good the bugle and the salute being fired the ments, the final figure at which the lot was humoured company at intervals during the Rounds continue until they have completed knocked down, viz. $128,800, or $15,106 above evening. So loth were the guests to depart, the whole distance amidst mutual good wishes upset price, secured the property for Messrs. that it is interesting to note that partners were for a Merry Xmas. The bell then rings for Fung Chun Yuen and Yeung Sai Ngam. This available for the last dance after four this church, but it is not a long service as ibere is

places the value of this piece of land at very morning. The Police Dance of 1904 will be scarcely time. After church comes dinner and

close upon 59 per square foot. The purchasers remembered as one of the most enjoyable yet from that time the hands proceed to enjoy

are very prominent general dealers, and it is held. Inspector Collett was assisted by the themselves after their own manner. The grogunderstood that the object of this purchase following stewards :-Sergt. Macdonald (Secre- is on the table and a few casks of beer have is to devote a portion of the land to the erection tary), Sergeants Watt, Lee, Clyde and Hedge, also been issued. Singing becomes the amuse of godowns for the purpose of storing their and Police Constables Williams, Cooper, Parr, ment most indulged in and invariably takes goods, and to sub-let or sell in lots other Shepherd, Hayes and Pitt, whilst Sergeant the form of a smoking concert, held on the portions. Gaunt made a most efficient and obliging mess decks. General visiting is taken up and Master of Ceremonies.

the different parts and topmates entertain each other and take the opportunity of express- THE LILLIPUTIANS AT THE CITY HALL. Pollard's Lilliputian Opera Company, Jussing all egod,wishes to one another. This i fresh from a successful trip up Norib, arrived rough outline of the way Christmas is spent on being the Director-General of the Companying helpers when it camo~to-decorating the on Saturday morningy wiikide kändable. Inten. British ships in port were decorated with.ever. annual rent of $36, was then put up under the above Ports, Consignees, of Cargo are

Among the Engineers there were many will. in Hongizung per the Australian mail Chingtu, board any of His Majesty's ships. All the appointed Mr. G. Detring as director of the regimental mess room, the result being that tion of adding to the somewhat scant Christmas greens at mastheads, yardam's, etc. on Xmas Company and instructed him in an official the building was exceedingly bright and gay. attractions Longkang had already in view, morning, but visitors aboard must bave been despatch to take steps to secure the properties On Christmas Eve there was a ball given by the They opened at the Theatre Royal, with "The surprised at the brilliant way the ships were of the Company. Mr. Derring ordered the sergeants at which some 70 couples were Belle of New York" and although the perform-arranged inside. This showed how much care mining engineer, Mr. Hoover, to proceed to

present. At the Christmas dinner the ance was as good as ever, it could scarcely and energy had been lavished on the decora. England to get foreign share capital and to officers appeared on the scene and Major expect to attract a bumper house. Considering tions Admiral Sir G. Noel and bis lady folk, register the Company as a limited joint Dopping-Hepenstall proposed the health

that we have had it administered ad nauseam, the Flag Captain and officers went their rounds stock company baving Chinese and foreign of the N.C.O's to which Sergeant Major even the emendation of time-trammelled quips, on board the Glory. Capt. Leslie Stuart accom. capital. The agreemant embodying this Stevenson responded. A telegram was read and the substitution of new business failed to panied by Mrs. Stuart, Commander Gaunt, operation was drawn up in duplicate and from General Villier-Hatton wishing the men a

rouse the small attendance to enthusiasm. In Mrs. Gaunt, and officers toured the Pengeance, signed in the presence of witnesses and a Merry Christmas. The committee in charge fact, the audience proved about as cold as the while the other ships were inspected by their lawyer, and was duly handed to Mr. Hoover. of the arrangements were as follows: Quarter weather without.

various captains and officers accompanied by It was not to be imagined that the foreigners Master Minion, Staff-Sergeants Glassbrook,

their friends and ladies, and a Merry Xmas concerned in this reconstitution of the company Walstow and Wites; Corporals Wood and

was spent in all ships. would act contrary to the agreement. How Dukes. Music was supplied by Corporal Ro ever, I failed to take up the matter in hand at berts, piano; Sergeant Jenkins, violin; and Staff that time, as I was absent in Germany on

slow was M. C at the dance. Altogether the Christmas functions proved a complete

According to the Shanghai Times the Grass Course was open at noon on 17th inst, and the Horse Bazaar passed fourteen, griffins for Hongkong. There were some very fisc ponies amongst the number. The best time done was 1 min. 37 2-5 secs.

Mr. Ellis Kadaurie's grey galloped 1 miles in 2 min. 54 secs; last quarter, 37 secs. Ewe galloped a brown the same distance in 2 min. 50 3.5 secs, last quarter 35.3 secs, which makes him a strong favourite for the Hongkong Derby.

CHINESE ENGINEERING AND

MINING CO.

The following announcement is published by the Chinese newspapers, having been hand- ed to them by Chang Yi-mao before his depor. ture for England.

I beg to inform the public in regard to the matter of the Kai-ping Mining Co. (or the C. "X" "Que se mahiraple of 1900, I,

ROYAL GARKISON ARTILLERY.

At the Royal Garrison mess there was the usual festoons of greenery and bunting, while here and there mottos and good wishes were inscribed on the walls. The well known wish "Cead Mille Faithe," was picked ayer the doorway out in leaves, while was the pleasant expression "May you all go home happy." The mirror had been bedecked for the occasion and an amateur artist in primitive colours had sketched a jolly jack. tar and an artilleryman exchanging fraterval greetings. On Christmas Eve a dinner was given by the mess members, and the utmost credit is due to Regimental Sergeant Major Tugby for the arrangement. The decorations were carried out by Sergeants Rac, Shiner, Allen, and Miller, while Sergeant Orrow also contributed to the success of the ga.hering.

ROYAL ENGINEERS.

THE K.N. CANTEEN.

GREEN ISLAND CEMENT CO.'S

PURCHASE.

A Jurther lot situated at Deep Water Bay, and registered as Rural Building lot No. 119, contining 15,700 square feet, and carrying an similar conditions to the above, and was bought by Messry. 'Shewan Tomes and Co. for the Green Island Cement Co's extension, for $806, or $20 above upset price. There was no competition.

COMMERCIAL.

Advices from Shanghai, dated 22nd inst state-Business reported:- Shanghai and Hongkew Wharfs shares at Tls. 150/1478/145 for December, Tis. 150/145 for March all P.N.1. Indo-Chinas at Tls. golgot go for December. Farnham Boyds at Tls. 159/158/157/154 for December, Tls. 157/155 for January, and Tis

ing Co. Tls. 7 1.s. Maatschappijs at Tls, 270 for December, Tis. 200/185 for March. Gas at Tls. 105,

Imperial duty in the suite of Prince Chun, who Sergeant Harris, cello, Staff Sergeant Walk tralian artistes. The piece was remarkably with evergreens, flags, etc. and the present rúg for March. Chinese Engineering and Min

visited Germany to express regret for the murder of the German Minister.

When I returned from Germany I found the situation serious, and therefore called an urgent meeting of the shareholders at Tientsin. was decided that legal steps should be taken in the High Court of Justice in London. I accord- ingly appointed Mr. T. H. Kingsley to act as my representative in the said Court.

In the summer of this year Mr. Kingsley came to China (and stayed at Tientsin for some time) in order to obtain certains documentary papers such as the aforesaid agreement, and

success.

ORDNANCE CORPS,

Last night "The Geisha" was staged with far greater success, though strange to say, there was by no means a large gathering to welcome the return of the popular little Aus. well staged and costumed, and the leading roles cast, in the most capable bands. Miss Eva Moore was delightfully chic as Mimosa Sun, the gem of the Tea House of Ten Thou- The Army Ordnance Corps held a thoroughly sand Joys, and Miss Daphne Trott equally enjoyable reunion at their mess on Christmas charming and engaging as the ingenious Eve at which songs were given by Sergeant Mollie Seymore. Jack Pollard was as in Sumonds, Lance-Corporal Ingley, Private as ever in the character of Pun H, the China Griffiths, Lance Corporal Legrove, Privates man, whitst the other parts were all played Collins, Dingle, etc. The building was bright with that briskness and matty up-to-dateness with flags and greenery, and wore a real look which has made the Company famous in the of the festive season, Chief among those who Orient for so many years. Owing to various were responsible for the decorations, etc., were circumstances, an orchestra could not be pro- Goode, and Munge. Mr. Bairstowe presided by the conductor. l'e is deserving of con at the piano. There was a large attendance at siderable praise for the admirable manner in the concert, and the proceedings lasted till a which he has got through what must have been tate hour.

two very arduous tasks.

The R.N. Canteen was neatly decorated

manager bad evidently spared no trouble to make the place pleasant and enjoyable to the bluejackets of the Fleet. A great number of men landed later in the day and enjoyed the Fleet are to be congratulated on the hearty themselves until late that night. The men of way they enjoyed themselves and the almost total absence of anything appertaining to over. indulgence. We wish them all a very Happy

New Year.

returned to London to lay these papers before Staff-Sergeants Maclean, Marriott, Parsons, cured, and the music was supplied on a piano, of bunting and tropical foliage, and varied i

the Court. Now a telegram has been received from Mr. Kingsley stating that the Court has fixed the date of hearing the case the 17th January, 1905, and requesting me to proceed to London without delay to give evidence before the Court.

THE WARDERS AT YULETIDE. On Christmas Eve the warders of His Ma.

The Minister of the North (ie., Viceroy Yuan │jesty's Prison celebrated the gladsome season- Shih-kai) has petitioned the Throne to grant in right jovial style at their quarters in Wynd- ham Street. The proceedings took the form ine the title of the 3rd rank and to allow me to proceed to London to settle the matter. The Throne has approved, and I have dutifully acted upon the Imperial order and am proceed. ing to London with Mr. Detring as well as the former director Mr. Yen Fuh by the German steamer company from Shanghai. I have reported to the Wai-wu-pu the facts of the case which involves interests of great importance of Commerce. I trust that the British Law Court in London will give a right decision, founded on justice, for which I as Director General have always exerted myself, so as not to inflict harm on the shareholders.

(Signed) CHANG YI.

To-night "The Geisha" will be repeated, whilst to-morrow night "A Gaiety Girl" holds the boards, with "The Lady Slavey" billed for

OUR PLACES OF WORSHIP.

Business doné direct:-Shanghai and Hong-

Boyds at Tis. 160/1538/159/157/159/15 for De kew Wharves at Tls. 150 P.N.I. Farnham

cember, Tis. 158 for January, and Tis. 162 for at Tls. 64. Maatschappijs at Tis 280/178/275, March, Chinese Engineering and Mining Co.

270 for December, and Tis. 290 for March.

THE SOLDIERS' and SAILORS' HOME wore an unusual air of bustle all day, and inside and out showed what the ingenuity of our soldiers and sailors can do with a quantity

evergreens. It was here H. E. Sir Matthew Nathan gave his patronage, and presided at an excellent entertainment of music and song in the spacious hall of the Home. Tea was dispensed to some hundreds of sailors and soldiers during the afternoon, the Band of the oth Mahratas enlivening the proceedings with some very choice selection of airs of all descriptions. Those taking part in the concert were Mrs. Badeley, Mrs. Kruger, Mrs. Andrews, Mrs. Penfold, and Messrs. Harris, Jenkins, Australian Bacon and Ham......65 Walstow (a humorous sketch) Bowen, Thwaite, | Wiltshire Bacon ............. Walstow (humourous), Bacon, Penfold, Christle Yorkshire Ham..........dan and McGrapn, and each performer had selected Fritz Sausages items most appropriate to the occasion, and Pheasants (Frozen) .... drew forth his full mede of applause. At Partridges the conclusion H. E. the Governor, in the unavoidable absence of Mrs. F. H. May, pre- sented, on behalf of Mrs. Bullin, Matron of the Home, a number of useful and acceptable gifts to the soldiers and sailors present.

To-day's Advertisements.

THE DAIRY FARM CO., LIMITED.

FARMS AT POXFOOLUM. OFFICE&TOWN DEPOT:-WYNDHAM STREET. KOWLOON BRANCHF :-47, ELGIN Road.

BEST Australian Table Butter 70 cents per ib.

Thursday can musical face is even the American musical farce" King Dodo" will of a smoking concert, and a programme of be performed for the first time in Hongkong, comic and other songs was enjoyed by the and will be repeated on Monday evening, very large number of guests who assembled.

The local places of worship as usual at such "The quarters were very prettily decorated for the occasion, and the honours were done and an important festival held seasonable services. acknowledged in the usual free and cordial St. John's Cathedral was tastefully decorated fashion inseparable from this Mess. The Pre- for the occasion and at the morning service the sident of the Mess, Mr. E. Day, assisted by a sacred edifice was well-filled. The Bishop of committee consisting of Messrs. Gast, Street, Hongkong officiated, assisted by the Revs. A. Joyce, Brooks, Hodgson, Ratcliffe, Dell, and Searle and P. Jenkins. Prior to the com- Elms, was most assiduous in looking after mencement of the evening service, in fact, half the comfort of the guests, and nothing an hour before, the choir sang a number of was left wanting to render the pleasure of one carols, but the attendance was not so large as The Naval Yard employees, under the pre- and all present complete. The chair was oc- in the morning. We might add that sidency of Inspector Lovett, were entertained cupied by Mr. W. A. Watson and he never the collection in the morning for charity to a regular good old Christmas dinner, where- allowed the hammer to delay the genial harm realised $269. At the Union Church the at but few of the old time conducers to mirth ony of the evening. Messrs Roberts, Jenkins | Rev. Mr. Hickling delivered a stirring and and good cheer were forgotten. The following report is from Mr. J. 1. Plum and Barris, piano, violin and mandoline respect-appropriate address. The Roman Catholic All the schools wherein there are perennial mer, Chiel Assistant of the Hongkong Obser ively, rendered home really excellent in Cathedral and dependent churches all held boarders and orphans were en fête for the day. at the 27th at 11.15 am. The barometer strumental music, Mr. Jenkins in his violin special Christmas services, midnight mass The hotels bad hung out all the signs of the has fallen slightly in northern Japan and risen solos being especially clever. There was no being said on Christmas Eve in the Ca- season, and were tastefully decorated, through dearth of comic singers, and these all of good thedral, with the Rev. IP. de Maria officiating, out the lower floors and the dining rooms Pressure is still very high over the interior of local repute, Mr. A. G. Walstow, probably the The service at St. Joseph's Church in the and although the bars at there resorts China and the gradient on the coast is increas best of our local humourists, was in capital form morning was rendered more interesting by the were patronised to their full capacity there ing. Fresh NE. monsoon may be expected lo the Formosa Channel and to the northward, He sang "Al the Pantomine," and several presence of a large contingent from the Austrian was an appreciable absence of all row- and fresh to strong monsoon in the northern other catchy comic songs quite new to Hong-man-of-war Kaiterin Elizabeth, the band of dyism, such as too often mars the harmony kong in the most diverting manner,-suggest-which played before and after the solemnisation of the day at such seasons. Dinner parties part of the China Sea.

Forecast-Strong E. to EN, winds, fine, | fog the trained professional; rather, than the | of Holy Mass,

ware very much the order of the day, and

vatory:-

THE WEATHER.

at all other stations,

Capons (House Fed)33 Chickens,

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· Hongkong, 27th December, 1904.

INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION. COMPANY, LIMITED.

FOR MANILA.`

THE Company's Steamship

" LGONGSANG,"

Captein G. S. Weigall, will be despatched as above, on FRIDAY, the 30th inst. al 4P.M.

This Steamer bas Superior Accommodation for First-class Passengers, and is fitted through- out with Electric Light,

For Freight or Passage, apply to

JARDINE, MATHESON &

General Managers, Hongkong, 17th December, 1994)

Co.p

The above Steamer having arrived, Consig.. aces of Cargo are hereby requested to send in. their Bills of Lading for countersignature, and to take immediate delivery of their Goods from alongside.

Cargo impeding discharge and undelivered:" by FRIDAY, the 30th instant, at Noon, will be landed and stored at Consignees' risk and expense.

No Fire Insurance will be effected.

E. W. TILDEN,

Agent. Hongkong, 17th December, 1004. AMERICAN ASIÁTIC STEAMSHIP CO.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

FROM NEW YORK, VIA CAPE of GOOD HOPE. 'HE Steamship

THE

**** MASSAPEQUA,”

Captain H. Scott, having arrived from hereby informed that their Goods are being landed at their risk into the Godowns of the Wanchai Storing Co., at Wanchai, and stored at Consignees' Firle sond-ampana

No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remain- ing undelivered after the 4th January will be subject to rent.

All broken, chafed and damaged goods are to be left in the Godawns where they will be examined on the 4th January at 3.P.M.

No Fire Insurance has been effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by

SHEWAN, TOMES & Co., General Agents, Hongkong, 27th December, 1904. [1386

Intimation.

THE POPULAR

SCOTCH

IS

"BLACK&WHITE

JAMES BUCHANAN & CO.

- SCOTCH WHISKY DISTILINAS

By Appointment to PIAC H.M. THE KING

HRH the PRINCE OF WALES

and

Supplied at all the LEADING CLUBS and HOTELS, and to be obtained (1385ke principal Blores,

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