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Entimation,

WM. POWELL,

LIMITED.

-ALEXANDRA BUILDINGS,-

Des Være Road.

FURNISHING

DEPARTMENT,

(FIRST FLOOR BY LIFT.)

TWIN

NEW

BEDSTEADS,

from $65 to $385 a pair.

Stocked in

BLACK AND BRASS;

ENAMELLED

"GREEN AND BRASS,

ENAMELLED

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,

Intimations.

THE HONGKONG LAND INVESTMENT AND AGENCY COMPANY, LIMITED,

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N INTERIM DIVIDEND of $3.50 per A Share for six months ending 30th June, 1905, will be payable on the 27th instant, on which date Dividend Warrants may be obtained on application at the Company's Office.

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company" instant, (both days inclusive).

COMMERCIAL.

SHANGHAI SHARE KEPORT.

The following resumé of the week's whare transactions is from Messrs. J. A Sullivan and Co's report published on the 6th July-

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THURSDAY, JULY 13, 1905.

THE DISAKMING OF THE * TERIK.":

A BATAVIAN ACCOUNT.

The Datavia Nieuwsðint of June 30 has the following account of the arrival of the Russian cruiser Terv there:-

Consignees,

“BEN" LINE OF STEAMERS. - 7

"NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

S.S. "DENLARIG," FROM ANTWERP, London AND STRAITS.

Intimations.

A FAIR FXCWANGE.

Large sums of money are no doubt realized from simple speculation, but the great fortunes. are derived from legitimate and honest business -where the goods fümished are worth the price they bring. Certain famous business men kave accumulated their millions wholly in this way. Prompt and faithful in every con tract or engagement they enjoy the confidence

will be CLOSED from the zoth to the 2716 of business the market has been slow. The Tanjong Priok, She is a ship of 7,300 tons at their risk into the Godowns of the Hongkong of the public and command a class of trade that

By Order of the Board of Directors,

A. SHELTON HOOPER, Secretary.

Hongkong, 18th July, 1905..

THE WEST POINT BUILDING

COMPANY, LIMITED.

ONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby informed that all Goods are being landed and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Ltd. whence and/or from the wharves delivery may be obtained.

No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods unde

is refused to unstable or tricky competitors, In the long run it does not pay to cheat or deceive others. Even a child or a dog soon learns to distinguish between içal friends and foes in

the shares look attractive and a rise in rates message the Torch has sunk the B. 1. Ikkond.livered after the 18th instant will be subject { disguise. A humbug may be advertised with'..

to rent.

All Claims against the Steamer must be pre- à noise like the blowing of a thousand trumpets,

sented to the Undersigned on or before the 24th instant, or they will not be recognized

to

but is is wann detected and exposed. The

manufacturers of

'WAMPOLE'S PREFARATION

After the June settlement Saturday and Mon. Yesterday morning the Russian 'steamer day were Bank holidays and there was nothing, ex Maria Theresia of the Hamburg done on those days, but since the resumption Amerika line, Commander Patcroff arrived in course of Docks and Langkate has been steadi with a crew of 18 officers and 493 men, and ly downwards, but Indos have shown more Hfe has an armament of 16 gund. The Torek was and there is a better feeling for forward shares. one of the ships of Rodzhestvensky's fleet and At the present price of Tis, 69, less dividend, came from Cara bay last. According to a wire [731 may be expected. Shanghai and Hongkaw The same happened to the Danish steamer

Wharf shares have risen to points owing to

Prinsesse Maria, the crew of the latter is still rumours that the past 6 months' working is the on board the Tek. The authorities here best on record. Cottons are improving and pro- allowed the commander to stay in the harbour bable dividends are spoken about. Exchange for 24 hours and to take in 1,300 tons of coal has remained fairly steady and closes at 2/70 enable her to reach her nearest port, Djibu

til. As soon u'she was alongside the wharf 13/16 for demand on London. The 3 days'

company of soldiers under an officer guarded rate on Hongkong is quated yot and from that her to prevent the crew from deserting, as

happened with the Rion. When coals were post 71 is wired. Consols 904.

Wharres.--Business has been done in Shang the Commander set his crew to work, but this be taken in no coolies were handy. After this hai and Hongkew Wharf at 1 la, 175, to The morning only 100 tons had been taken in and 185 cash. For July Tia 176 is recorded, August shares have been sold at Ths. 184 and Tis. 188. September at Th. 187. 190. Ocio ber sales were made early in the week at Tis. 180, 181. The godowns are congested and steamers are being refused wharf sccommoda. tion on account of the impossibility of staring the incoming cargo, Yangisze Wharf shares of the Siboga (?), The Commander was allowed signees of Cargo are hereby requested to send purities from the blood and cures Anemia,

N INTERIM DIVIDEND of One Dallar A and Seventy-Ave Cents per Share for six months ending 30th June, 1905, will be payable on the 17th instant, no which date Dividend Warrants may be ab'ained on application of the Company's Office.

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 20th to the 27th instant, (both days inclusive).

By Order of the Board of Directors,

A. SHELTON HOOPER, Secretary to the Hongkong Land Invest

ment and Agency Co, Ld"," Ceneral Agents for the West Point Build- ing Co., Ld,

Hengkong, rithe July, roos.

THE HONGKONG `ELECTRIC COMPANY LIMITED.

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NOTICE N Here HY VEARLY is hereby given that the SIX. MEETING OF THE SHAREHOLDERS will be held at the Company's Offices, St. George's Buildings, on SATURDAY, the 15th July, at 12.30 P.M., for the purpose of presenting the- Report ni the Directors, together with a State. ment of Accounts to 10th April, 1905, and electing Directors and editors.

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 1st to the 15th July, both days inclusive.

My Order of the Board of Directors,

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co., Agents,

Hongkong, 27th June, 170j.

WANTED.

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All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods are be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on the 18th instant, at II AM. No Fire Insumace has been effected, Bilin of Lading will be countersigned by

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co., Agents.

Hongkong, rath July, 1905.

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have always acted on very different principles. Before offering it to the public they first made sure of its merits. Then, and then only, did

its name appear in print. People were assured

of what it would do, and found the statement truthful, To-day they believe in it as we all

the Commander being unable to reach with this STON TOWBOAT COMPANY. believe in the word of a tried and trusted friend.

the nearest neutral port, requested the Dutch to disarm his ship, which was done in the course of the .. The Russian flag was hauled dowd the breechblocks of the guns taken out, and military guard put on board.

This happened at a quarter past three in the afternoon in the presence of the Assistant Re- sident (Acting Resident) and the Commander have also advanced and sales of shares have to remain on board, the officers and crew will been made at Tis. 190 and T 192

be detained here. Theofficers were liberated ShippingThe market for Indo-Chinas has on parole. The crew will be detained, together been improving quilely but surely,, and to-day with the crew of the Aloy, in all 50 Russians, there is a strong demand for share both in

at Government expense. A witness, who saw the Ter, states that the ship has two big guns, of this one month only a few shares were found available Hongkong and locally. For the and booked at Tis, 68, 68, Auguri sales have been made at Thr. 69. September shares are. quoted Tis, 71, Tls. 69 and Tis 70. October 71. Shorts for the end of this month are trying to cover. Tags preference have

changed hands ki Tls. 59.

Dacks-Farnham Boyds-judging from this week's work, shares are difficult to get quit of, Except at a decline on previous rates. Forceab Tls. 140, 139 has been paid. For this month's settlement sales at Tis, 143, 141, Tis, 147, 140, Ti 140, 139, 138 are booked. For August Tis. 1411, 142,. Tils, 139, 141, 140 are reported. [691 September shares have been negotiated at Ti, 142, Th.143 and Tis. 149. For December Til 145 has been done and morë shares are offering. Lands, Sales of Shanghais have been made at Th. 123,122), and are wanted to-day.

Coltons. The demand for Cotton shares is increasing. Ewos have been bought at Tls. 43 for cash and previnpsly at Tls. 424 for the end of the mouth. Lagu-Kung-Mows are reported sold Tla, 48 for same date. Cash sales have been made at Tls. 47: Internationals are want ed. Scey-Chées are in demand.

BLUE AND BRASS, FOR the HONGKONG SEAMEN'S INSTITUTE,

and

ALL BRASS.

BEST

-SPRING

MATTRESSES

FOR THE ABOVE

at

reasonable prices.

SOLE AGENTS

for

ADDISON'S

PATENT

SPORTABLE

SANITARY

COMMODE,

$14.50 to $21.50 each.

INSPECTION INVITED.

WM. POWELL,

LTD.,

HONGKONG.

Hongkong, 4th July, 1905,

GOOD SECOND HAND BILLIARD TABLE. Any Gentleman having one to dis pose of is requested to communicate with the Undersigned.

T

J. FRANCE,

5, Lycemua Valas, Kowion. Hongkong, 10th July, 1905.

THE CLUB LUSITANO, LD,

NOTICE.

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HE Certificate No. 147 for 20 Shares in the above Company numbered 5; to 56, 59 and 6, 63 and 64, 87 and 88, 140, and 178 To 187 all inclusive, standing in the Register of Shareholders in the name of ANTONIO SIMPLICIO GOMES, Junier, having been lost, Notice is hereby given that a Duplicate Certificate the, said Twenty. Shares will be issued at the expiration of one calendar month from the date of this notice; and that the Original Certificate will, unless produced within that period, he hereafter held by this Company as null and void,

By Order,

4. M. BASTO,

Acting Hon. Secretary,

Club Lusitano, Ld.

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liongkong, 24th June, 1905.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION,

No. 415

ENDERS will be received at this Office ΤΕΙ

ui Noon of MONDAY, the 14th day of August, 1905, for the PURCHASE of the following PLANT AND MATERIALS, formerly in use on the Praya Reclamation Works (Ordinance No. 6 of 1880-

Lot 1-STEAM TOW BOAT built by the Hongkong and Whampoa Dock Co. in 1895.

Length between perpendiculars...go feet. Breadth, extreme

8. Depth moulded........................ Compound surface condensing engines, about

23 N. H, P.

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Lot 2.-FLOATING STEAM DERRICK CRANY supplied by the Hongkong and Whampoa Dock Co, in 189o. Working load 8 tons at a radius of so feet. The Crane, built entirely of iron, and mounted on an Iron Pontoon 6 x 10' x 6' 6", with semicircular ends. Draft 2' 6".

Lai 3LIGHTS (2) for deck cargo (con erele blocks) Hoilt by the Hongkong and Whampoa Dock Co. in 1890. Constructed of Manila hardwood and Oregon pine, and sheathed with zinc. Dimensions 75 x 23 x 5' Catry 20 tons on a draft of 3 feet.

Lots-LOCOMOTIVE STEAM DERRICK CRANE by Ransomes & Rapier. Working load 8 tons at a radius of 25 feel.

Also 516 lines! yards of 70 lb. Bat-bottomed steel rails, with points and crennings, fish plates, bolts, spikes, and sundry platefayer's Lot 5-DIVING GEAR by Slobe, Gorman & Co. -

tools.

No. Double Air Pumpa.

蘿 Singlo

4.10 Helmets,

Do.

133 lia. feet of second hand Air Pipe.

150

new

Do.

And a quantity of new underclothing, &c.

· Lot 6-CONCRETE BLOCKS. 150 No., varying from 96 to 144 cubic feet, more or less

damaged. Total bulk about, 15,300 cubic feet.

For full particulars apply to the Public Works Department.

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The Government does not bind itself to accept the highest or any tender. By Command,

F. H. MAY, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office,

Hongkong, 30th June, 1905.

Sugars Peraks have changed bands at Th 70. China Sugars have been booked for October at $221. ·

Mining. Nothing, has to be noted, Tobaccos.-Sumatras have been sold at T. 68 Telegrams from Amsterdam state that szo biles have been sold at G 0.95. In Langkata we have had a dropping; market, all the week. For cash Tis, zio has been done and for the end of the month shares hava; been let go at T. 216,215, Tis. 2121,210, TIK 210,311, Ts. 211,710, August sales have been booked at Tls. 21915 and Tls 212, September at Tls. 214,212, October at Tis. 223,220,315, Tl6. 237,210,215 Ts. 212,215, November at Tis. 222 and Tls. 2 6, December at Tis, 220,220,21,215 The reason of the drop is because of the heavy stocks of oil and the continuous low market prices.

NEW DIOCESE OF FUR-KIEN

The Archbishop of Canterbury has arranged for the creation of a new missionary Bishopric out of a portion of the diocese of Victoria, Hongkong. The missionary work in the latter diocese is carried on in the three mainland provinces of Kwang-tung, Kwang-si, and Fuh. kien, by the Church Missionary Society. The province of Fah-kien, which is fanious as the scene of much persecution of native Christians, It is contains over 10,000 baptised converts. also stated that the Archbishop of Canterbury has appointed the Rev, Herbert Gresford Jones, vicar of St. John's, Keswick, to be first

Bishop of Fuh-kien. He is a son of Canon William Jones, formerly vicar of Burneside, Kendal, and graduated in 1891 from Trinity College, Cambridge, taking a second clase in in the Classical Tripos. In 1896 he was no- minated to the vicarage of St. Michael-in-the- Hamlet, Toxteth Park, Liverpool, and became vicar of Keswick last year.-L. & C. Expressi

BERTROUT CULTIVATION IN

EUROPE IN 1905.

The depression in the sugar beet cultivation of most European countries last year produced a rise in values and has this year also caused A strong fluctuation in the price of sugar. It is therefore of importance that the Interna tional Association for Sugar Statistics has re- cently published the results of its inquiries made for May 3rd to the 13th. According to this, it appears that the deficiency of 1904 has

que forward and one aft, the rest are small

necessary alterations made to convert her into A cruiser, the accommodation for passengers remains intact. In comparsion with the small ships of the KP the cruiser looks impo- sing. As reported the Terek has been sought by an English cruiser to receive an order from the Russian Governuight to stop worrying mer

chantmen,, and return to Russia at the first opportunity. Perhaps this caused the disarm- ing.

Notices of Firms.

MAA NOTICE:

HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCK

COMPANY, LIMITED.

sired charge of the Company as FR. WILLIAM WILSON has this day ACTING CHIEF MANAGER during the absence on leave of Mr. W. B. DIXON, or until further notice.

By Order of the Board of Directors,

C. P. CHATER, Chairman, Hongkong, 12th July, 1905.

THE

NOTICE.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

STEAMSHIP "PLEIADES," FROM TACOMA, VICTORIA, YOKO. HAMA, KOBE AND MANILA.

The above Steamer having arrived, Con-

and to take immediate delivery of their Goods in their Bills of Lading for Countersignature,

from alongside,

Cargo impeding the discharge of the Vessel will be landed and stored at Consignees' risk

and expanse.

any

case whatever.

No Fire Insurance will be effected by us in

DODWELL & CO., LIMITED,

Agents. Hongkong, 11th July, 1905 PORTLAND AND ASIATIC STEAMSHIP COMPANY.

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NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

STEAMSHIP "NUMANTI ^," FROM PORTLAND (OR), YOKOHAMA, KOBE AND MOJI.

It is palatable as honey and contains all the nutritive and curative properties of Pure Cod Liver Oil, extracted by us from fresh cod livers, combined with the Compound Syrup of Hypophosphites and the Extracts of Malt and Wild Cherry. It aids digestion, drives im-

Troubles, and Wasting Complaints. Dr. Louis Scrofula, Debility, Influenza, Throat and Lung

W. Bishop,says: "I take pleasure in saying I have found it a most efficient preparation, em bodying all of the medicinal properties of a pure cod liver oil in a most palatable form,” `It stands in the front rank in the march of medi- cine. It is a scientific remedy and a food, with a delicious taste and flavour. No slow or doubtful action. "It cannot disappoint you." Sold by all chemists.

Tignes of Cargo are hereby requested

"H above Steamer having, arrived, Con-T to send in their Bills of Lading for counter signature, and to take immediate delivery of their Goods from alongside.

Carge impeding the discharge of the Vessel will be landed and stored at Consignees' risk and expense,

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

ALLAN CAMERON, General Agent, Hongkong, th July, 1905.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

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

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HE authority given by us to Mr. A. M. DA CRUZ to sign the name of our Firm per procuraton has been withdrawn.

BARRETTO & Co.

1738 Hongkong, txth July, 1905, /

NOTICE.

E have this day established ourselves

at No. 15, Queen's Road Central, as GENERAL MERCHANTS AND COMMIS SION AGENTS, under the style of CRUZ, BASTO & Co.

A, M. DA CRUZ. J. M. F. BASTO.

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Hongkong, 12th July, 1905.

Insurance.

NORTH GERMAN FIRE INSUR- ANOE COMPANY OF HAMBURG, THE Undersigned AGENTS of the above Company are prepared to accept First Class FOREIGN and CHINESE RISKS at CURRENT RATES.

SIEMSSEN & Co. Hongkong 28th May, 1895.

Hotel.

OCCIDENTAL HOTEL

EXCELLENT CUISINE.

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MODERATE PRICES.

ELECTRIC FANS

TO ORDER IN EVERY ROOM,

EUROPEAN MANAGEMENT,

ELGIN ROAD, KOWLOON. Hongkong, 19th May, 1904

Dentistry.

THE AMERICAN SYSTEM

Again been made up in most countries by the DENTISTRY. increased sowing of this year as compared with last. There are at present 2,960,000 acres un-

M. H. CHAUN, D, DƐ S.,

der beet sugar cultivation as compared with 37, DEs Vœux Road Centhal, Hoxoxong, 2,441,600 acres of the previous year. The per centage of increase is greatest in Western Eu- ropej France with 29 per cent, Holland with

35 per cent., Belgium with 49 per cent, of in-

creased acreage devoted to the sugar beet cul- ture. But also in the three greatest sugar pro

"MAZAGON,"

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FROM BOMBAY AND STRAITS, Consignees of Carge by the above-names vessel are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed and placed at their risk in the 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,

Goods not cleared by the 18th 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 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 bave left the Godowns,

L. S. LEWIS, Acting Superintendent.

Hongkong, Ith July, 1905

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

#GLEN LINE OF STEAMERS,

FROM ANTWERP, MIDDLESBRO', LONDON AND STRAITS, THE Steamship THE

"GLENLOGAN,"

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having arrived from the above Ports, Consignees of Cargo are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed and placed at their risk in the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company's Godown, at Kowloon, where each consignment will be sorted out mark by mark, and delivery can be obtained as soon as the Goods are landed.

Optional Goods will be carried on unless instructions are given to the contrary before 4P.M., TO-DAY,

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NAVY CONTRACT,

TENDERS are invited for the SUPPLY OF MISCELLANEOUS MATERIALS, (FIREWOOD, LIME WHITE BEST, CHARCOAL &c., &c, from the 1st August, 1905, to H.M DOCKYARD, Hongkong.

Forms of Tender can be obtained on applica tion to the Naval Store Officer, H.M. Dock yard, and should be returned not later than the 18th July, 1905.

A Deposit of One Hundred Dollars ($100) will be required when applying for Tonder forms to be returned if the Tender is declined.

Hongkong, 10th July, 1995,

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REWARD OF $5,000.

FFERED by the Undersigned for the ARREST and CONVICTION of any Person or Persons who are in the habit of SMUGGLING large quantiting of OPIUM into this Colony,

CHIN JOO HENG CO., Opium Farmers,

1669

Mongkong, 19th June, 1905.

THE WINE GROWERS SUPPLY CO.

BARRETTO & Co.,

General Agents, Hongkong,

SHERRIES,

DIRECT SHIPMENTS FROM SPAIN. Sherry...................... 88.00 Per Dozen

Pale Sherry Dry (Gold

Capsules) SPAL 10.00 Fale Sherry Dry (Red

Capsules) derek bude 14.00

Goode not cleared by the 14th instant will Gold Sherry (Yellow Seal) 15.00 be subject to rent,

No Fire Insurance has been affected.

All damaged packages must be left in the Godowns, and a certificate of the damage obtained from the Godown Company within ten days after the steamer's arrival, after which no claims will be recognised.

MCGREGOR BROS. & GOW.

[713 Hongkong. 7th July, 1005.

FROM ANTWERP, PENANG AND SINGAPORE.

THE H.A. L. Steamskip

"ARCADIA,"

Manzanilla(RedCapsules) 16.00

MADEIRA.

Silver Capsules.....$12.00

Gold Do.

Red Do.

Captain Schmidt, having arrived from the above ports, Consignees of Cargo are hereby requested to send in their Bills of Lading for Marsain countersignature by the Undersigned and to take immediate delivery of their goods from alongside.

Optional Cargo will be forwarded unlesi netice to the contrary be given before TO. DAY.

aitokse

H 14.00 15.00

MARSALA.

*** 12.00 Per Dozen

MOSCATEL.

Gold Capsules unaut $10.00 Per Dozen

Any Cargo impeding her discharge will be landed into the Gedowns of the Hongkong and Red Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Limited, and

stored at Consignees' risk and expense.

Do,

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

From the University of Pennsylvania, U.S.A.

Hinglang, 4th Juns, 1904

TRIN TING,

ducing countries the increase is very consider LATEST METHODS OF DENTISTRY.

able Germany II per cent, Austria-Hunge- ry 15 per cent., Rassia 14 per cent. The in- create is least in Spain, 5 per cent. Upon the whole it seems that the sugar trade is recover ing from the crisis produced by the Brussels Convention, and appears to be on the road [737 again towards wound and steady prograži."

STUDIO AT No. 14, D'Aquilar STREET.

REASONABLE FERS.

W

Consalation Frem. Hongkong, Josh Jely, 1904-

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19.09

MALAGA.

No Claims will be admitted after the Goods Dark Malaga... $8.50 Per Dozen

bave left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining

undelivered after the rgth instant will basableci White Do,

to rent.

All broken, chafed and damaged Goods 'are" to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on the 15th instant, at 3 P.M. No Fire Insurance has been effected

HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE, Hongkong Office,

1726 Hongkong, Sch July, 1905,

..................... 10.00 - 1

BARRETTO & Co., Agrait,

Nos. 23 & 24, Bank Buildings, Queen's Road Central,

Hongkong, toth July, 1905.