Intimation.
WM. POWELL,
LIMITED.
THE HONGKONG, TELEGRAPH, SATURDAY, JANUARY 28:11905.
Auctions,
PUBLIC AUCTION.
to Sell by man
PUBLIC AUCTION;#
ON...
MONDAY,
"CEYLON AND THE NEW.
NAVAL POLICY.
Entimations,
THE WEST POINT BUILDING COM-
have been put through, and clearances from first hands more akilifactbry.“* The market again closes quiet No.6-Snfall sales at declining Concluding an article on this subject the rates. No, on and No11-Hays attracted Times of Ceylon has the subjoined. "We by far the largest amount of attention and a
PANY LIMITED. *** HE Undersigned has received instructions would remark, however, on this that the Indian good business has been done at or about pre- TEENTH ORDINARY MEETING THE
NOTICE.is.hereby given that the SEVEN- overnment has already declared against any vious rates,, No. 16-Trifing sales at quoti foreign power being allowed any naval footations, No. 205-Special desirable superior be held at the Company's Offices, Victoria OF SHAREHOLDERS in this Company will hold in the Persian Gulf, which is practically spinnings in request; medium and commoe.uildings, an MONDAY, the 30th January, an Indian lake, much as the Black Sea is a anualeable. Sales during the past fortnight 1905, at 11.45 o'clock A, for the purpose of Russian lake. The naval question, therefore, comprise of about 100 bales of No. 65.; 2,025 receiving the Report of the Directors together fever a military power or coalition of powers bales of No. 1o; 1,150 bales of No. 125.j
with Statement of Accounts for the year ending 31st December, 1904, 20 were to appear at the mouth of the Euphrates, 425 bales of No. 165; 1,075 bales of No. 2o5.; does not come in to the extent of according in all about 4,775 bales!. Arrivals per steamers very additional naval importance to either Simia, Lightning, Parsia, and Sulsang, of Bombay or Colombo, Allthat would be finally, about 8,035 bales. Shipment to Shanghai and 183 settled in the Mediterranean. The quoted Northern Ports about 2,000 bales, The unsold
portion of the article runs thus :—
Stock is estimated at about 30,000 bales..
HIGH-CLASS DRAPERS, DRESS- the 30th January, 1995, commencing at 11 A.M.,
at Nos. 321/526 Des Voeux Road West,. MAKERS, MILLINERS, HOUBE
"(Hop Yick Godowns),
FURNISHERS,
AND
GENTLEMEN'S OUTFITTERS,
AT "ALEXANDRA
BUILDINGS,"
Des Vance Road.
All the latest up-to-date Fanoy, Goods, Blouses, Ribbons,
Chiffons, etc.
A CONSIGNMENT
OF SPECIALLY-
SELECTED TRIMMED MILLINERY HAS JUST ARRIVED FROM - EUROPE.
The height of Fashion is now displayed in our Show-rooms and Windows.
DRESSMAKING
(FOR ACCOUNT OF THE CONCERNED,,,
ABOUT 17,000 BAGS FLOUR. TERMS:-Cash on delivery.
GEO, P. LAMMERT, Auctioneer, Hongkong, 27th January, 1905...
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION,
PARTICULARS AND CONDITIONS of the letting by Public Auction Sale, to be held on MONDAY, the 30th day of January, 1905, at 3 P.M., at the Offices of the Public -Works Department, by Order of His Excellency the Gavemor, of One Lot of CROWN LAND at Hok Un, in the Colony-of Hongkong, for a term of 75 years, commencing from 1st January, 1893-
PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.
LOCALITY.
Inland Lot No. 1,152.
Keylogg lalaad
Lot No. 635.
No. of Sale.
Registry No.
Kowloon
Boundary Measurements."
Mr A
M8,
*
7.
Contents in
Square feet.
> Annual Rent
Premium
...
th
b
145
173 TO
173'10"
4,037) 24
Hongkong, 21st January, 1905,
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
3,715
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PARTICULARS AND CONDITIONS
of
the letting by Public Auction Sale, to be held on MONDAY, the 30th day of January, 1905, at 3 P.M., at the Offices of the Fublic Works Department, by Order of His Excellency the Governor, of One Lot of CROWN LAND it Yau-ma-ti, in the Colony of Hongkong, for a DEPARTMENT. term of 75 years, 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.
PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.
Batisfaction always given. Everything done under First-olase
European Supervision.
All the latest fashion plates on
view.
Prices moderate.
Estimates given for all kinds of
Garments.
- CHILDREN'S
DEPARTMENT.
Boots and Shoes, Hosiery, Gloves,
Caps, Coats, etc., eto.
IN OUR FURNISHING
DEPARTMENT
We have a splendid Stock of every kind and class of goods neces- sary to the woll-furnished House. Hotels, Ships, Hospitals, etc., fur-
nished throughout. Estimates-free of charge. All work done by experienced.
workmen on the shortest notice.
GENTLEMEN'S OUTFITTING.- BRANCH.
28, QUEEN'S ROAD,
OPPOSITE THE CLOCK TOWER.
We have a good Stock of our well- known Footwear for Walking, Shooting, Tennis, Yachting," Cricket and Golf
Hose for Oyoling, Golf & Shooting, Real Pigskin Puttes Leggings and Hammond's Fatent Riding Legg- ings.
| No. of Salo
Kowloon Marion
Lot No. 87.Registry No.
-Boundary MeasuramentL
LOCALITY.
#
k.
fit.
Yau-ma-ti.
Contents in
Square feet
➡Annual Rent
Upset Price.
Naturally in Ceylon we are chiefly concerned with the effect the change will have upon the island. There is no mention of the composi: | tion of the Eastern Group, one of the three parts of which the East Indies Squadron is to be, but although the expression, is "cruiser fleet," it surely may be safe to assume that the Far Eastern waters, even under changed con.
Local Yarns at a considerable decline in values sales of 200 bales No. for, at gros to 5103 are reported.
Japanese Yarn-S les ail,
Exchange: We quote to-day on India at Ra. 149 per cent. London at 31.0 1/16d. —§.
THE FORTNIGHTLY REPORT.
ditions, will not be left without the principal item of naval aggression-battleships: There lodian yam-Since the issue of our last is room for plenty of conjecture as to the future report our yarn market continged quiet and place Ceylon will hold in the attention of the trifling business was effected, both in spot Easter Group cruiser feet. Although, the goods and to arrive, prices here and there headquarters will be 'Hongkong, the geogra. showing a further decline of $1 to $2 per bale. phical position of Colomba must be more and Demand has continued to run on favourite more realised in view of the probability of superior tickets only, while low class threads the Persian Gulf and Middle Fast Question are still unsaleable. Sales are estimated at generally becoming: acute in the next few about 4,300 bales. Shipment to Shanghai and years, German and Russian ambition is only Northern posts about 2,000. Unsold stock is Temporarily. diverted from: Koweit, Bunderestimated at about 39,090. Arrivals 8,025 bales. Abbar and other outlets on the Gulf. · The value.
of our new graving yard, when completed, will be forced upon the Admiralty, and with the abandonment of Trincomalie-a severing of a sentimental link with the past which it seems; difficult to accept as a fact-the importance of
Local yarn:~A heavy decline is values bas induced a small business in No. 1o. of aco bales at $roz to $103
Japanese yam-No business is reported, Raw cotton-Another drop in rates of one to two dollars per picul has resulted in the sales
The REGISTER OF SHARES of the Company will be CLOSED from SATURDAY, the 21st January, to MONDAY the 30th fanuary, (both days inclusive), during which period no Transfer of Shares can be registered.
By Order of the Court of Directors,
A. SHELTON HOOPER, Secretary to the Hongkong Land Invest ment and Agency Co, Ldynam Ceneral Agents for the West Point Build
ing Co., Ld. Hongkong, Joth-January, 1905.
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THE HONGKONG LAND INVESTMENT. AND AGENCY COMPANY, LIMITED."
NOTEENTH ORBYN BY MEETING NOTICE is bereby given that the SEVEN or SHAREHOLDERS in this Company will be held at the Company's Offices, Victoria Ruildings, on MONDAY the 30th January, 15 at 12 o'clock Noon, for the purpose of re- ceiving the Report of the Directors together With Statement of Accounts for the year ending 31st December, 1904.
The REGISTER OF SHARES "of the Company will be CLOSED from SATURDAY, the 1st January, to MONDAY, the 30th January, (both days inclusive), during which period no Transfer of Shares can be registered
By.Order of the Board of Directors,
A..SHELTON HOOPER,
Secretary... Hongkong, 10th January, 1905... THE KOWLOON LAND AND BUILDING COMPANY, LIMITED..
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Colombo is. bound to increase, for our advan.. of 745 bales at $23 to $224. Unsold stock TEENTH ORDINARY MEETING
fages are greater than those of Bombay in other way besides geographical position.
A thoroughly interesting question which is involved is that of Ceylon's contribution to the
6,500 bales.
China kinda-No business is reported, Quotations are $24-to $27.
Malwa Opinm-Sales are reported of about
now 63 chesis at $1,070 to $1,000, oid 22 chests at $1,150 to $1,184, older 20 chests at $1,200 to 51,730 Stock.1,360, Uncleared stock $80.
Patna Opium.-Sales are reported of about 747 chests at $1,140 to $1,125. Stock 2 715 chests. Uncleared stock,1,240,
defences of the Colony. The subject caused intense bitterness in past years, and practically the whole Colony was unanimous at one time regarding the injustice of the Home claim.” We do not anticipate that there will be the same opposition from Ceylon should a proposal be made to convert a large portion of the presunt
Benares Opium, Sales are reported of about military contribution into a naval one. We,156, chests at $1,090 to $1,075 Stock 945 chests. want the navy, and we recognise our obligation Uncleared stock $75. to it, even if only as guaranteeing the security of our trade. But we have never really geded the British regiment in Ceylon. We shall every. one of us regret the departure of the regiment, and the Colony will be the loser of a good deal in many ways; but the fact remains that so far as the safety of Ceylon is concerned the pre- sence of a British regiment is not necessary.
| 310 310|83| 159 | 745.350 1,668 1,676 The efficiency of the Volunteers,; working in conjunction with the R. A. section, which will be needed to man, the guns, is gli that is need. 161ed in Ceylon. The navy will do the rest and for this we must be prepared to pay. How the amount will be adjusted between the mary and military remains to be seen,
Hongkong, 21st January, 1905.
த.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
THE Undersigned will Let by Public Auction,
אם
MONDAY,
the 30th January, 1905, at 3 P.Ma on the Spot, The Several iots Numbered 1 to 19 on Plan to be seen at the Auctioneers' Office, for erec- tion of
BOOTHS AND MATSHEDS
on the Government Ground adjoining the Race Course, North of the Grand Stand Enclosure.
TEAMS Cash,
רדיי
[As to the views in this latter paragraph there will not be general agreement,-Ed., 5. F. P.]
ROBERTS, OF COURSE,
MITCHELL DEATEN BY THE GREAT, CHAMPION BY 197.
No billiard match of recent years has creal- ed greater interest than that between John Roberts and W. Mitchell, which concluded on Saturday at the Argyll Hall. At both sessions the hall was again crowded..
At the close of play on Friday little differ For Plan and Conditions of Sale, apply to ence existed between the pair, Roberts having
HUGHES & HOUGH,
Government Auctioneers.
Hongkong, 23rd January, 1905.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
reached his paints, while Mitchell was within
39 of his. Upon resuming. Roberts proved to
Persian, Opium-Sales are reported of about 120 chests at 1870 to $910. Stock 3,105.
Exchange-We quote to-day on India at R. 1498% (post). London as, o 1/164,
Beans
Borax
Camphor (Chinese)
(Formosa)
444 +24
Cloves Oil Cansja.
1.
Fennel Seed Rosa...
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$3 to 4 -13 10 16
*** 115 10 120
125
20 to 28 ... 100 335
Intimations.
· THE TRUTH ALWAYS.
things, but not in business. Fraud and decep
"When you are in doubt tell the truth." It was an experienced old diplomat who said this to a beginner'in the work. It may pass in some
tion are often profitable so long as concealed; yet detection is certain sooner or later; then comes the smash-up and the punishment. The best and safest way is to tell the truth all the time. Thes you make friends that slick by you, and a reputation that is always worth twenty shillings to the pound everywhere your goods are offered for sale. We are able modestly to affirm, that it is on this basis that the world- wide popularity of
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WAMPOLE'S PREPARATION rests. The people have discovered that this medicine is exactly what it is said to be, and that it does what we have always declared it will do. Its nature also has been frankly made known. It is palatable as honey and contains all the nutritive and curative properties of Pure Cod Liver Oil, extracted by us from fresh-cod Hypophosphites and the Extracts of Malt and livers, combined with the Compound Syrup of Wild Chersy. A combination of supreme. excellence and medicinal merit. Nothing bas been so successful in Anemia, Scrofula, Bron- chitis, Influenta, Loss of Flesh and Wasting Diseases, Weakness and Low Nervous Tone, and all complaints caused by Impure Blood Dr. Austin D. Irvine, of Canada, saya:" "1. have used it in cases where cod liver all was indicated but could not be taken by the patient, and the results following were very gratifying." It is effective from the first dose and agrees with the most sensitive and nervous stomachs. It cannot deceive or disappoint you and comes to the rescue of those who have received no beneft from any other treatment. It stands for the medicinal triumphs of the age. "Watch-carefully against imitations," Sold by
JOTICE is hereby given that the SIX-chemists throughout the world.
be held at the Company's Offices, Victoria OF SHAREHOLDERS in this Company will Buildings, on MONDAY, the 30th January, 1905, at 2.30 P.M., for the purpose of receiving
the Report of the Directors together with State- ment of Accounts for the year ending 318t December, 1904...
The REGISTER OF SHARES ‚of the Company will he CLOSED from TUESDAY, the 24th January, to MONDAY, the 30th January, (both days inclusive), daring which period no Transfer of Shares can be registered.
By Order of the Board of Directors,
A, SHELTON HOOPE”,
Secretary to the Hongkong Land Invest. ment and Agency Co., Ld., General Agents for the Kowloon Land and Building Co, Ld, Hongkong, 13th January, 1951. (132 HUMPHREYS ESTATE AND FINANCE
COMPANY, LIMITED.
“HE NINETEENTH ORDINARY AN-
TENUAL GENERAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS of the above Company will be held at the Registered Offices of the Company, Alexandra Buildings, Des Voeux Road, on FRIDAY, toth February, 1905, at Noon, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors with a Statement of Accounts 9 to 14 for the year ending 31st December, 1994. 26 to 28
300 10 400
60 to 175 *:
Glos...
Grapes
Sandalwood
Oi
Sugar Wax....
171
45
+
MAY
1.
30 to 33
TODAY'S EXCHANGE.
Selling,
London Bank T.T. ................................................20 1/16
Da. demand....
201 Do.. 4 months' sight.......................210 5/16 France-Bank T.T. an o America-Bank T.T. India T.T............... Germany-Bank-T,T,"
Do, demand Shanghai--Bank T.T. ................
pan-Bank T.7. 7-Bank T.T.
Buying.
4 months' sight L/C. ..............
12.52 ..48% 2.04 1491 ..1494
98
12ct
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company
will be CLOSED from 1st to 11th February, 1905, both days inclusive,
JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & SON,; General Managers..
Hongkong, 26th January, 1905.
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THE HONGKONG, CANTON- AND MACAO STEAMBOAT COMPANY, LIMITED,
THE
Or
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS,
"HÈSEVENTY-SEVENTH ORDINARY HALF-YEARLY, MEETING SHAREHOLDERS in the Company will be held at the Office of the Company, Na, 18, ..Nomina! Bank Buildings, Queen's Road Central, pp TUESDAY, the 14th February, at 13 o'clock Noon, for the purpose of receiving a Report of the Directors, together with a Statement of Accounts, declaring a Dividend, confirming
Auditors..
..20 7/16
IO
WEISMANN, LTD.
TH
(CAFE WEISMANN.)
HE place par excellence in Hongkong for Refreshments of all descriptions. Facing the Post Office, Queen's Road,·· Central.
Everything of the best, prepared and served under entirely European Manage
ment.
See our Grand Christmas Display. Cakes, Bonbons and Confectionery of all kinds made to customers' own order and design.
Send or Bring Your orders. We guarantee satisfaction.
The Weissmann Most Up-to-date Café in the Orient,
Hongkong, 17th. December, 1004. -..
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THE WINE GROWERS SUPPLY CO.
SE
BARRETTO & Co., General Agents, Hongkong.
PORT WINE.
Direct shipments from the
(165 be in capital form, as, after adding so to his 6 moathe' sight Life.2/09/16 | the appointment of a Director, and electing | COMPANHIA AGRICOLA E COMMERCIAL DOS
THE Undersigned have received instructions
to Sell by
PUBLIC AUCTION
FOR ACCOUNT OF THE CONCERNED,
on
TUESDAY,
the 31st January, 1905, at 2.30 P.15. at their Sales Rooms, No. 3, Des Vœux Road, corner of Ice House Street, SUNDRY
unfinished break of 31, he put on 128 before failing at a forcing loser and, following a couple of unimportant hands, and finețbreak of 181, a red winning barard bringing a termi-4
pation.
Mitchell was not idle, 92 and 108 being his response, but from this point until his last visit to the table the Sheffielder did nothing. better than 22, 20, 53. 22, 40, and 52. Roberts, bowever, continued in his scoring mood, with, 75, 28, 212, and 68.
30 days' sight San Francisco & New York 491 4 months' sight
30 days' sight Sydney and Melbouras 20.11/16
months' sight France.
6 months' sight. 4 months' sight Germany..................................................2,09 Bar Silver......... Bank of England rate
do.
50t
2.56
...38 3/16 ....3%
OPIUM QUOTATIONS. To-day's quotations are as follows→→
Perchest @ 1,070 :
**
Eventually Roberts reached to within ́g of || Malwa‹Now. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, hia points, while his opponent required-150.. Old
Older Comprising
Setting down to his work in his usual dater, TEAKWOOD WARDROBES with BE- | mined fashion, Mitchell played so well that he VELLED GLASS, MARBLE-TOP WASH cleared off the arrears, and at the interval was STANDS, TEAKWOOD EXTENSION stil! in play. The scores at this point werei-
Mitchell, 19.376; Roberts, 19,158.
DINING TABLE, VIENNA CHAIRS, CARPETS, DOUBLE BRASS BEDSTEAD with WIRE MATTRESS, GLASS, CROC- KERY and ELECTRO-PLATED WARE,
&CA &c., TERMSAs u-ual,
At the start of the evening session the inader made his full break 260, but Roberts, with 143 and 242, again got upon term Subsequently the old champion always had the better of the play, and with 49, 83, 58, 69, 33, 27, 23, end 57 (unfinished), to Mitchell's best of g1, 66, 57, [17333, and 61, won3by 197 points. Final scores:-
John Roberts..
120,000 W. Mitchell (rec. 5,000) 19,803
HUGHES & HOUGH, Auctioneers. Hongkong, 24th January, 1905,
ESPECIAL OLD TOM GIN, Marshall and
Elvy's
Satinett
Fox's Spiral Puttees in Navy and
Khald
Hats, Caps, Shirts, Waistcoats,
Underwear, oto.,
etc.,
étc.
Wm. POWELL, Ld..
HONGKONGJ
Hongkong, 21st January, 1905.
DOUBLY DISTILLED
AND OF
MATURED
TO BE OBTAINED FROM-
AGE.
THE MUTUAL STORES, Des Vœux Road,
[35] Hongkong, 18th May, 1904,
COMMERCIAL.
YARN MARKET!
In their report, dated 27th instant, Mouri. - Cawasjee Pallanjce and Co. write-Our last was dated the 13th instant per steamer Malta. At the beginning of the fortnight the market con. tinued quiet and a trifling business was effected in desirable spinnings at a decline of $1 to Sik per bale. Subsequently, owing to receipt of favourable advices from Bombay, holder retired from the market and refused to sail at previous quotations. The firm attitude on the part of importers encouraged buyon to operate more freely and a moderate quantity of favourite superior tickets changed hands ), an advance of 5t to $1 per bale having been established and the recent loss of prices fully recovered. Were- It not for the extreme tightness of monay [$3 amongst the natives & larger business would
Phina
New Braires New Persian (Paper!......
...@:4137 ***@ 1,085
.@ .710/900
Entimations.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 31st January to the 14th February, both days inclusive.
By Order of the Board of Directors,
·T. ARNOLD,
Secretary. Hongkong, 24th January, 1905.
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HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCK-
COMPANY, LIMITED.,
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
VINHOS DO PORTO (Saccessors to DONNA ANTONIA A.FERREIRA).
Monopoly for China of THE WINE GROWERS SUPPLY CO.
Per Case of 1 Dozcu..
Dry No. 1
Selected Old Port $50,00
2
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# 35.00
Quinta do Porto Dry No. 3
10
11
50.00
19
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19 23.00
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“HE YEARLY MEETING | Quiste da Granja
1,110/1,260 THE ORAREHOLDERS will be held in the Offices of the Company, Queen's Buildings, New Prays, on MONDAY, the 20th February, 1905, at 12 o'clock Noon, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors and the Statement of Accounts to the 31st December, 1904.
THE HONGKONG. STUDIO,
HIGHER CLASS: PHOTOGRAPHER, 41 & 43, Queen's Road Central, TOP FLOOR.
SORTRAITS, GROUPS and ENLAR.
PORING and COPYING is all Sires.
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GROUFS AND VIEWS.......
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The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 6th to the zoth February, both days inclusive,
By Order of the Board of Directors,.
THOS, I. ROSE, Secretary, Hangkong, 26th January, 1905.-
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