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Entimation.

WM.

POWELL,

LIMITED.

High-Class Drapers, Dressmakers, Milliners,

and

House Furnishers,

ALEXANDRA BUILDINGS,

Den. Vœux Road.

Business Hours---8.30 4.3. to 6 P.M.

EVERYTHING.

OF THE

-

LATEST FOR

LADIES' AND

CHILDREN'S -

WEAR.

A good Selection of Winter

Jackets.

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THE

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1904.

Auctions.

PUBLIC AUCTION.

HE Undersigned has received instructions

to Sell by

PUBLIC AUCTION, TO-MORROW,

the 29th December, 1904, at 2.30 PM at "Woodlandside," Castle Road,

A QUANTITY OF

VALUABLE

HOUSEHOLD

FURNITURE,

Comprising

PLUSH COVERED DRAWING ROOM: SUITE (by Lane, Crawlor i & Co.), CONSOLE TABLES" with BEVELLED MIRROR, HATSTANDS' with MIRROR, OVER MANTELS with BEVELLED MIRROR,

FANCY TABLES, PICTURES, ENGRA VINGS, ORNAMENTS, &c. &o, &c.

EXTENSION DINING TABLE, SIDE. BOARDS with BEVELLED MIRROR, DINNER WAGGON, DINNER SET (almost now), CHIFONNIER with MIRROR, CANE SEAT DINING CHAIRS, CARD TABLES, MARBLE-TOP TABLES, &c, &c., &c.

DOUBLE and SINGLE IRON BED STEADS. WARDROBES with BEVELLED MIRRORS, DRESSING TABLES with BEVELLED MIRROR, MARBLE-TOP WASHSTANDS, WRITING TABLES,

&c., &c. &c.

GLASS, CROCKERY and PLATED WARE, &c, BATH-ROOM REQUISITES,

ALSO

2 CARRYING CHAIRS,

2 RICKSHAS.

7 BICYCLES.

7 SEWING MACHINES.

AND

One COTTAGE PIANO by "Pleyel" (in good condition)

TERMS-Cash on delivery:

On view from Tuesday, the 27th December, 1904.

GEO. P. LAMMERT, Auctioneer, Hongkong, 28th December, 1904.

PRELIMINARY NOTICE.

THE WEIHAIWEI GOLD MINING CO., ED.

(Continued from yesterday.)

Mr. Loake-How long will it take to get debentures?

Mr. Speelman made a remark, apparently supporting the debentures plan, but it was inaudible at the table.

Mr. Hunt-- suggest that the rate ought to be iz per cent; that would be fairer.

Mr. Malle-Put it to the meeting whether the majority agrees to a reconstruction scheme. The Chairman-But there is no time to collect the money.

Mr. Molte-Take the resolution to the. bank.

ask Mr. Speelman if bo would acccept such The Chairman-There is a banker present;

a resolution.

Mr. Macleod-You can't pass any resolution at this meating,.

Mr. Speelmaa-It seems to me that the bank has obtained the whole property, which the Chairman tells us is very valuable, for $18,000 only,

The Chairman-You see by their letter today the bank will not allow any scheme by which we can use the $to per share called upon the preference shares, but on that security they give up their lies on the miue property,

Mr. Speelman-Then the whole mine is free?

Mr. Leake again urged the adoption of Mr. Mölle's proposal

Mr. Moller-Would it not be better to issue dabentures at fifteen or twenty per cent just at present?

The Chairman-That is exactly what I want to do.

Mr. Moller-And then rec

reconstract afterwards. The Chairman-There will be no need. Mr. Taylor--In two months we shall be pay- ing our way,

Mr. llefer The first thing is to settle what rate of interest the debentures shall bear,

The Chairman-Mr. Moller, you were talking. of taking debentures, what rate of interest will you require?

Ms. Moller-I will leave that to persons better qualified to decide.

Mr. Hunt-I beg to propose twelve per cent. A Shareholder-t be to second that, and that it be arranged so that they can be repaid in six months; we don't want them hanging "over us for ever,

~ Mr. Taylor-As far as I can see this demand will fall on about twenty-five per cent of the shareholders; there ought to be some advan

age to them afterwards in the way of a first opportunity to acquire the remaining ordinary

shares at par..

Mr. Speelman--If this money is not put in now, the company is acished.

Mr. Taylor-Send the bat sound; let us put in a share and let the bank advance us money. on that

The Chairman- time for that.

n-As I have sail there is no

Mr. Barff This draft can be met at any time

Intimations.

COVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. NFORMATION has been received from the Military Authorities that GUN PRACTICE will be carried out as under

Stonecutters, on WEDNESDAY, the 28th instant, in a South-Westerly direction, at ranges from 600 to 4,000 yards, Stonecuiters, on FRIDAY, the 30th instant,

in a South-Westerly direction, at munges ́ from 600 to 4,000 yards,

Lyemun, on FRIDAY, the goth instant, night firing in the direction of Junk Bay, at ranges from 600 10 6,000 yards.

If the weather is unfavourablé on either date, Practice will take place on the following day, but, if unfavourable for night firing, the Practice will be cancelled.

Practice will commence about 9 A.M. and finish about 11 KM., if the range is clear at Stonecutters, and at 7 PM, and finish about 9PM. at Lyemun,

All ships, junka and other vessels are to keep clear of the mage.

L. BARNES-LAWRENCE, Harbour Master, &c.

Harbour Department,

Hongkong, 21st December, 1904.

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Intimations.

HONGKONG REGATTA. REGATTA under the Patronage

A of

H.E. The GOVERNOR

HE. Vice Admiral Sir G. NOEL, LCB, E.CO., HE. Major-General VILLIRES HATTON, GB, Commodore C. G. DICKEN, RN,

will be held on FEBRUARY tnth, 1905,

and will include the following Races: 1. THE GOVERNOR'a Cup: A Challenge Cup presented by H.E. the Governor, for four Dars; limited to residents of Hongkong. Each crew to be drawn from a single unit, defined at: A Regiment, a Ship, a Corps, the Volunteers, a Firm, or any body of gentleman, working together in the sams profesilon of chiling. If any one unit is not strong enough to provide a complete crew, then any combination of two similar unifi may be made. A Club whose object is rowing dimply is not eligible to compete. Entrance fee, $10.

1. OPEN FOURS.

3. JUNIOR FOURB; the crews will be made. up by the Committee from the entries rev ceived. Limited to Hongkong--Entrance. fee, $10.

4. OPENPAIRE #Entratico feé, Stí

5. PAIRE, RANDAN-Gros Limited to Hong-

kong. Entrance fee, $5.

6. OPEN TUR SCULLS. Entrance fee, Saja. 7. MEN-O'-WAR GIGS, AND WALERK ED-

trance fee, S. Post entries allowed;

8. MENO-WAR CUTTERS Entrance, St.

Post entries allowed.

THE FAMOUS Mab AND THREE SAILING RACES:

SHARP LITTLE SIUVER

SYEIGHT LESS THAN FOUNCE

Razor

the old fashioned clumsy Razor and by THIS, DWARF RAZOR has superseded. its use Shaving becomes a pleasure. It is manufactured in Sheffield, England, from a. special amalgam of steel which makes imita- tion impossible, and in consequence it enjoys Thousands of Testimonials testify that the the largest sale of any Razor in the World. little "MAB" is the finest shaving implement ever produced.

The Chairman-Yes; anyone advancing money now, adrances it on a property absolu.jup to four o'clock to-morrow afternoon.

Mr. Leake It was the ordinary sharehold- tely free, on w'ich therojis no claim whatever,

Mr. Speelman-And what you want iners started the company; we have already pre- ference shareholders claiming before them, and $10,000?

The Chairman-We must have that money now we are to have debenture-holders as well, to-day.

I think an opportunity should be given to the ordinary shareholders of putting in a little extra money and saving their rights. You say it will take a month or six weeks to carry out Mr.. Moller's scheme, but I think the back manager will be reasonable and will take the around robin as an expression of opinion. We A Shareholder-Would it not be as good might raise enough to cover the necessary out. security for the bank if the principal shara-geings and that would give us time to turn holders would agree to that.

round and do something.

Sole Agents Far East, HOWARD & Co., 29, Des Vœux Road, Central, Hongkong. holders have an opportunity to cover this pre-Agents wanted infovery port. sent amount.

For particulars and terms, apply to-

HOWARD & Co. Hongkang, 24th November, 1904.

The Chairman-Mr. Macleod says it can't [1376 be done; this is an informal meeting, and four

teen days' notice would be required for an extraordinary meeting.

PUBLIC AUCTION.

THE Undersigned have received instructions

from CH 8. P. RUEGO, Esq., to Sell by

PUBLIC AUCTION,

ON

FRIDAY,

Embroidered Robes for evening the 30th December, 1994, at 2,30 PM., within his

wear.

Lace Wraps.

Facinators and Shawls for even-

ing wear.

Glovee for evening wear. Trimmed and. Untrimmed. Hats. New Laces.

Soft Satin Ribbons in many

pretty shades.

Smart Flannel Blouses. New Crepoline Volles Fancy Flannels & Dress Fabrics

residence, No 2,Ormsby Terrace, Granville

Road, Kowloon, THE WHOLE OF HIS HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE.

Catlogues will be issued. TERMS As usual,

HUGHES & HOUGH,

Auctioneers, Hongkong, 20th December, 1994.

Intimations.

Mr. Blount if the international Bank is willing to accept the calls on the preference shares the property is free.

The Chairman-True.

Mr Blount-Then the property being free, are there no other bankers in Shanghai willing to advance $10,000 on the security of our property?

Let the first share.

The Chairman-But these debentures will be paid off in six months.

To be obtained from THE MUTUAL STORES, WATKINS, LIMITED, and all first-class stores in the Colony.

1. H.E. THE GOVERNOR'S CUP for Cruising

Yachts. English Ri

THE COMMODORE OF R. H. K.Y.C.'S CUP for Cruisers, Chinase Rig.

3. A HANDICAP for all Yachts under 26 feet

linear rating. Entrance fee, St. Rowing Course One:Mile. It is hoped to arrange a course off Wanchai.

Boats to be approved by the Committee. By kind permission of the V. R. C. and the H.K...

in training and at the meating) on application. R. C, bosts will-be provided forabs first dudes i by intending competitors to the Committee.

Invitations have been sent to other. Boat- Clubs in the Far East to compete in the Open Races,

ENTRIES CLOSE on FEBRUARY 1st, 1905, and should be sent to the Hon, SecretSYS Central Station. The Committee is constinited" as follows: Colonel L. F. Brown, R.E., Chair-¡ man; Mesura. E, W. Mitchell, A. Chapman, G. A. Caldwell, C. H. Gale, F. W. Warro, and H.. F. Chard, Hon, Treasurer. [1269

· E; R-HALLIFAX,

Hon. Secretary. Hongkong, 24th December, 1904. [1384

Mr. Speelman-You won't find anyone to subscribe debeatdres to be paid off at six ESPECIAL OLD TOM GIN. months' notice.

Mr. Hefter-Let us have debentures of £20 Marshall and Mr. Speelman-I don't think the directors |įwhich can be transferred into, ordinary shaten. have tried.

Mr. I eake-Another point; if this is an in- formal meeting, the scheme of issuing deben- tures is informal.

The Chairman-If that paper is signed, the 1364 bank will take it as perfectly satisfactory.

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THE

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AND

ELECTRIC COMPANY, LIMITED.

Soft Felts and Tweeds.

Panamas.

ELECTRIC

Pedal Straws.

Motor and Golf Caps.

Boaters

Winter Waistcoats.

Dress Waistcoats.

Ties and Half-Hose

Patent Leather Boots.

Oxford and Court Shoes

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|later and let them rank as ordinary shareholders.

Mr. A. L. Anderson-I am not yet on the rezister of shareholders, but may I be allowed to make a remark.?

The Chaimin-Yes,

Elvy's

Satinet

Mr. Anderson-Had the directors any

Mr. Moller-I beg to propose that a call of authority or right to sell a lien on the property $10 each be made on the present shares.

The Chairman-Pardon me, Mr. Macleod says that no revolution can be passed at this meeting; we must give fourteen days' notice.

Mr. Heffer-The Directors have power to issue debentures

Mr. Speelmas-1.think the only thing is to Issue dabentütio atas bill want more

Mr. Blount Would it not be a simple mat- ter to try one of the other banks and tho if they won't advance tho?

The Chairman-But here's the time? Mr. Blount-It will take less time for the bank to say "yes" to that than it will take to collect the money from fifty to sixty-share-

holders,

The Chairman-But all we have to do is to take this paper filed up to the bank to-morrow and we can go on meeting our liabilities.

Mr. Blount--That will cost us fiheen or twenty per cent,

Mr. Heffer-We can make the debentures repayable in six months.

Mr. Moller-If I may not move a resolution, perhaps I may make a suggestion that we draw up a round robin to the effect that the share- holders present here will pay a call of Sa per share, that the Chairman take that to the bank, and ask them if the money will be advanced on that, with the understanding that in month's time an extraordinary meeting is called and a propes resolution is passed.

The Chairman- may say for myself, as I have already pet up $20,000, i should not sign such a paper as that; I have put in already as much as I can afford.

if they considered it good enough to do so?,

The Chairman read from the Articles of Association, that bearing on the point.

DOUBLY DISTILLED

AND, OF

Mr. Anderson-That sounds as though you have full power to dispose of the lien. Cannot you fryd in this room men willin to pay off the liule money to save their interest in the com- pany By purchasing from you, here and now, in this room, the lien on the paparty, Ten men TO BE OBTAINED FROM→ each at $1,000, say.

Mr. Macleod―That is exactly the scheme of debentures proposed.

The Chairman-I am perfectly willing if you can find anyone.

MATURED AGE,

THE MUTUAL STORES, Des Veax Road.

Hongkong, 11th May, 1904.

TRADE

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APTON MARK

Mr. Taylor-Cannet we say we are lending THE NEW TRENOJ REMEDY so much to the company at so much per cent. op the security of the property. And in return we can have a first option on taking up the balance of the unissued ordinary shares, sup- posing them to go up to a premium, at par.

Mr. Speelman-It is only fair if we put our money in in this way we should, have some

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advantage and we should certainly have the THERAPION No.1 option of taking up the other shares afterwards.

Mr. Taylor-1 will take up $1,000,

Other offers came from all parts of the room, and the meeting became completely informal, ishareholders breaking up into groups to discuss

the situation.

A form was drawn up by Mr. Macleod for signature, as follows ;—

markably shardimonteentibritannienly removes alldichargesfross- the quantur außty imperialnginjections the use of which sing arepisaole basaly laying the foundation of stricture and other scrious diseases. Is discutory, plim, irritation n of the lower bowel rough, bronchitis, sathies and Some of the more trying romplaints of this kind, it will be found shingle effe ve mua, affording prompt relief where dhet wellia drem dies have been powerlace |

THERAPION NⱭ2

purity of

the blood wy, pingira, spora, vlotchet, príde and swal lingual the brim, Rocapiący symptoms, gout, rheumakinen, and all à savo far velikih ft Freeborn too much i fashion to employ mercury, aqu tapovilla, &c., to life destruction of mulletera" teeth and run of health: This preparation purilios the shadessatruuthrough the blond, and thoroughly eliminat savery polsundles matter from the body.

for

"We, the undersigned, hereby agree to take up and pay for debentures on the property of the company to the amount below, about to be THERAPION NO.3 issued by the Walhalwei Gold. Mining Com pany, Ld, at twelve per cent per annum, po the

exhaust in, fed vtalty sheplease, as all the diprening pumpe včapes of vanly ostor, carent, rondence in bol, un athyglis, kg. Eiprausten surprising power In restoring strength and vtgondo di debilitated.

Mr. Leake-At the present time the pre-condition that we have the option at any time THERAPION epat Chemiasi and

ference shares are mortgaged to the banks why cannot this call be mortgaged to them in the Tame way?

The Chairman-But you can't make the call for twenty-eight days.

Mr. Moller-Your $20,000 would be released if you signed that round robin. The preference shares are a sufficient guarantee for the over- draft and you would simply be on the same footing as the other shareholders who signed.

The Chairman-If you had heard distinctly

to claim the allotment in full of ordinary shares to the nominal value of our present subscrip ition in lieu of the debentures which will be

thereby redeemed.".

The subscriptions were taken up so eagerly that more than the amount required was signed for in the space of a few minutes. Then the meeting dispersed.

COMMERCIAL.

TO-DAY'S EXCHANGE. . Salling,

demand

With

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the letter from the bank which I read just now, | London--Bank T.T. anım mam.-1/11 5/16 you would have noticed that they stipulate that the security deposited with them shall remain i that is a condition of their acceptance of the call on the preference shares in payment of the overdraft. That security in my $20,000,

A Shareholder-The security is only required until they receive the proceeds of the call,

Mr. Moller-That will be finished in two months, will it not?

4

The Chairman-One call is due on the 15th of January and the other on the 15th of Feb- WIRE,ruary, but some of our people are in Europe and America and they won't come in by the specified dates.

ADDRESS, Ice House ROAD,

HONGKONG.

Hongkong, 271b Degamber, 1904. 15 Hongkong, 22nd November, 1904.

Mr. Moller-Still the bank will return your security if you let them hold these preference

share calls.

The Chairman--We are no pater to it; we can do nothing.

Mr. Speelman-If we, who are present, sigu this round robin to subscribe another $7 par -

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Mr. Macleod-That brings it exactly to the (61) directors' scheme.

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