1905-08-19 — Page 3

Entimation.

WM. POWELL,

LIMITED,

"ALEXANDRA

BUILDINGS,"

Des Viruz Boad.

LADIES'

SHOES.

A

SPECIAL PURCHASE OF

HIGH GRADE

SHOES

NOW ON SHOW, comprising:

TAN GLACE

SLIPPERS.

BLACK GLACE

SLIPPERS.

TAN GLACE

LOUIS XV. Heel.

BLACK GLACE

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPHER T

COMMERCIAL.

WEEKLY SHARK REPORT.

In their report of the 18th inst, Mesora, Benjamin, Kelly and Potti state :-

A fair business has been transacted during the week and rates have, in several instances, further risen.

The Maatschappij tot Mijne. Bosch-en Land^ bou exploitatic in Langkat has declared, a third interim dividend of Tis. 2 per share, payable on the ith proximo.

-Banks.- Hongkong and Shanghai Banks have been negotiated at Sot. The Len don quotation is 89. Nationals have changed hands and continue iu' request at $38.

Marine Insurances.--Cantons have improved to $130 at which rate business. has been done and more shares are wanted, China Traders

pratically a new-comer to the sunny`land, `eve,

| rything was delightfully new and fresh to me, and for days beforehand I looked forward to my Grst fancy dress ball with feelings that, the blasé might have envied. "Youth Irrepressi. bly fair wakes like a wandering reta" Alas that so soon it should fade and wither,

SATURDAY, AUGUST 19, 1905.

Intima fons,

THE BRIGHT SIDE.

Consignees.

NORDDEUTSCHER Lloyd, BREMEN. IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

of life. It is a feeling common to the majority of us that we do not get quite the amount of happiness we are entitled to. Among the count lass things which tend to make us more or less THE Steamship miserable! health takes first place. Hannah More said that sin was generally to be attri

The band of the 21st M. I. had struck up ́a popular waltz, as my chaperone and I having been confially greeted by our hout, todie a sant- at a distance window to watch the kaleidosco-buted to billouiness. No doubt a crippled pic scene,

liver with the resulting impure blood, is the cause of more mental gloom than any other ingle thing. And who can reckon, up the fearful aggregate of pain, lot and fear arising from the many ailments and diseases

The brilliantly lit ballroom was tastefully de- corated with beautiful palms. - In one comer u miniature fountain spouted icy jets of water is to a marble basin in another blocks of ice

with festcons of evergreen formed a delightfully.

cool looking grotte. Men and women in costumes of various ages and climes began to take the floor. Dignity and impudence, virtue have been placed at 175 and close with further and vice, worldling and aesthetic, floated by inquiries. Unions were negotiated at $735 and in each other's arms, the serious affairs of life have since advanced to $740. Yangtazes have forgotten for the monent. The futurs (which been booked in Shanghai at $1721 and Northheld yawning graves, under South African skies Chinas are unaltered at Th. 82.

for many of the gallant carpet knights) an un- known pago.

Fire Insurances-Chiria Fires have been placed at $84. Ilongkong Fires are to be had 11 $335.

|

❘

which are familiar to mankind; like a vast

cloud it hangs over a multitude no one' where. For them life can scarcely be said to can ruthber You can see those people every have any "bright side at all. Hence the cagemess with which they search for relief and *****

cure. Remedier like

WAMPOLE'S PREPARATION have not attained their high position in the confidence of the people by bald assertions and boasting advertisements. They are obliged to win it by doing actually what is claimed for them. That this remedy deserves

A Neapoltan fisherman with a decidedly rakish air, with mock humility bowed before Shipping-Hongkong, Canion and Macao me claiming the dance and soon we were whiri- Steamboats are asked for at $26 ex the divi-ing amidst the votaries of the light fantasticis reputation is conceded. It is palatable as boney and contains the nutritive and curative dend off paid on the 16th instant. Indo-las. The Maharajah appropriating the vacant Chinas have been fixed at $93 and $96. Shang, sest by the side of my chaperone, who was one

properties of Pure Cod Liver Oil, combined with the Compound Syrup of Hypophosphites ha Tugs are in demantl at Tis. 60 (ordinary) of a low ladies well known to the Rance, 'now

and the Extracts of Malt and Wild Cherry, and Tls. 5o (preference). In other stocks, unia purdah. By Joan", remarked my partner, des this head, we have heard of no business, as later we paused to take breath, "there are Anemia, Throat and Lung Troubles, and Nothing has such a’record of success in Scrofula, nor is there any change in rates,

some queer turn-outs here to-night. See emaciating complaints and disorders, that tend Hefteries.-China Sugars can be placed at Othello's partner over there, she is supposed to to undermine the foundations of strength and 5133 and $233 ex the interim dividend of $10 be a flower garden and will require a watering vigour. Its use helps to show life's brighter paid to-day. Luzons have declined to $25 and after every dance. That clown over there is side. Dr. H. L. Reddy, B. A., M. D., L. R. C. are offering. Perak Sugars are firm at Tis 68. our newly fainted sub, awful joggins, was ad- S., Edinburg, L. R. C, P., London,Physician Mining Chinese ngineerings have weaken vised to get at donkey's head made and come Woman's Hospital-Professor University of ed and are in the marker at Tis. 7.20. Raubs as Balaam's ais, look the past dont-cher-know Bishops College, Canada, says: "I have much are inquired for at $3. A private telegram from Good gracious, what is that?" he added, nod-pleasure in stating that I have used it in cases Singapore informs us that the crushing for the ding in the direction of an uncouth figure with of debility and have found it to be a very past four weeks produred 646 nunces smelted

a fearful head dress and a flowing garment of valuable remedy as well as pleasing to lake" gold from 5.523 tons of stone.

rainbow hue underneath which peeped a loose you can take it with the assurance of getting looking tinselled trousers and a pair of red shod

well.

It never disappoints. Sold by all fect scarcely of fairy-like proportions,.

chemists.

Deck, Wharves and Godowns.-Hongkong and Whampoa Ducks have improved and sales at $100 have been effected. Farnhams have further declined and are obtainable at $139. Kowloon Wharfs are an offer at Stof. Hang- kew Wharfs have dropped to Tls, 195 and close with sellers at this rate.

Tands, Hotels and Buildings.-Hongkong Lands bave been disposed of at $124 and $125 and close at $.26. Shanghai Lands are un- changed at Tls 127. Hongkong Hotels have risen to $150. Astor House Hotels, have de- clined to $29 The report and statement of accounts for the year ended 30th June,' 1905, show a divisible balance of $87,344-43 which the directors pmpore to deal with an follows:-

To pay a dividend of $14 per share, absorbing $63,800: to place to a reserve acos uut $4,316,39'; and to carry forward $go18yo, Hotel des Colonies have changed hands at T. 17. Humphreys' Estate have been booked and are in demand at $12,

Cotton Mills-Ewes are easier and can be obtained at Tigo Internationals have been done at Tls. 4 and Lada-Kung-Mows are wanted at Tls, gr. Sueychees are inquired for after sales at Tis, zoo. Hongkong Cottons have receded to r

Miscellaneous-Green Island. Cements are steady at $18. Electrics are procurable at 'Sig and $9) for the old and new shares 'respective ly. Hongkong Steam Waterbrats are wanted at 14. William Powells (old issne) are quot- 511; the new shares have been dealt in

LOUIS XV. Heel.105 Hall and Holz have bees sold and

CHAMPAGNE GLACE

LOUIS XV. Heel.

BRONZE 4-BAR

Heel.

LOUIS XV.

PATENT

WALKING

SHOES.

more shares can be placed at $27. Sumatras we steady with sales at Tls. 8. In con sequence of the mall dividend declared, Langkain have fallen to Tls, 165, bui clore with buyers at this price.

THE DEATH CALE

BY TASMA. Author of “A Bush Romance, etc.

Was it the'owd, the Koko Kaka Hooting from the dismal forest

Sure.a voice said in the silence,

There are corpses clad in garments They are ghosts that come to warn you.

-Song of flawaths,

(Continued on page d.)

Auctions.

PUBLIC AUCTION.

TO DE SOLD

מס

MONDAY,

the 28th day of August, 1905, at 3 P.M., BY

Mr. GEO. P. DAMMERT, Auctioneer, at his Sales Rooms, Dudiell Street.

A situate iving and being at Victoria, in the Colony of Hongkong, and registered in the Land Office as THE REMAINING POR- TIONOFINLAND LOT NUMBER FORTY- SEVEN together with the Messages erection and Buildings therean, now known as Nos. 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 21 and 24, Wing Fung Street, and No 1, 3, 5 and 7, Wing Fung Street West.

LL that PIECE or PARCEL of GROUND

The said Premises are held from the Crown for the term of 999 years at an Annual Crown Rent of $47.02.

For further particulars and conditions of sale, apply to-

WILKINSON AND GRIST, Soliciton for the Vendor,

or to

GEO. P. LAMMERT, Auctioneer. Hongkong, 17th August, 1905.

BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGRES.

PUBLIC AUCTION.

[84%

MESSRS HUGHES AND HOUGH have

received, instructions to sell by PUBLIC AUCTION,

ON WEDNESDAY,

| the 30th day of August, 1905, at 3 P.M., st their Sales Rooms,

THE FOLLOWING

VALUABLE LEASEHOLD

PROPERTY, ....... situate at Victoria, in the Colony of Hongkong,

viz.j

All those PIECES or PARCELS of It was the night of the Maharajah's fancy GROUND situate at Victoria aforesaid regis dreas hall, the last event of the Beansportered in the Land Office respectively as THE REMAINING PORTION or SECTION A OF INLAND LOT No. 505 and THE RE- MAINING PORTION OF INLAND LOT No. 505 together with the Messuages thereon, known as Nos. 54, 56, 58, 60 and 62, Stone Nullah Lane, and Nox. 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12, Wanchai Road, Area 3,720 square feet or there abouts. Term 999 years.

season. The Marble Palace, which stands on a histock was ablaze with light; behind it the Nundidiong range, forming a back-ground looked weird and spectral silhouetted against the soft blue star spangled sky. To the front Just beyond the tall wall which enclosed the palace, flowed the river on whose bo om throughout the day might be seen boals with white or saffron sails placidly drifting along or Bishertaen with line and bait patiently waiting a bile."

I

In the palace grounds silidars in their ple- turesque costumes fitted hither and thither with torchen, like silent magicians with their wands transforming the surroundings into a versable fairy land. From the wealth of rare exotics and flowers a rich perfume omlited:

All the above are of flooding the night air with its sweetness; a

excellent style, and finish.

night bird, ensconced comfortably on its perch

quality poured out its soul in song.

Comfort, smartness and wear guaranteed.

INSPECTION INVITED.

The sound of yehicles broke the perfect still- nem, Conveyance älter conveyance rolled up the drive under the verandah porch, where an

For further particulars and conditions of sale, apply to

Messrs. JOHNSON, STOKES & MASTER,

Solicitors for the Mortgagees,

Messra, HUGHES & HOUGH,

Government Auctioneers.

or to

Hongkong, 17th August, 1905.

Hotel.

CCIDENTAL

HOTEL,

official of the Beanapore commission stad EXCELLENT CUISINE.

walting to receive guests and to pilot their

steps to the ball room, where the Maharajah,

an imposing figure, in a red plush coat and pri- celess diamonds stood chatting to his secretary and his daughter who assisted the Raja in his duties as host.

It was pot to be an omnium gatherum, at which every government servant was welcomed, but one of those amalj "at homes" to the creme de la creme, which meant plenty of dancing room and an absence of stiffness and ceremio-

Wm, POWELL, Ld., ny, which characterised the more crowded

HONGKONG.

Hongkong, 19th August, 1905,

gatherioge

Recently, emancipated from the school room and the sheltering wing of a spectacled Miner- va to whom India was a terra incognito, of Im- [as possible climate and scavilly clothed heathen,

(841

79).

· CAFE WEISMANN.

“HE Public are invited to pay a visit to

THE our new

TIFFIN ROOMS.

The only place of its kind in Hongkong.

A VERITABLE FAIRY LAND.

REAL GERMAN FASS BEER ON

DRAUGHT,

Entrance-

No. A, WYNDHAM STREET. Hongkong, z2nd April, 1905.

SOMETHING NEW.

"PREUSSEN " informed that their Goods, with the exception having river, Consignees of Cargo are hereby of Opium, Treasure and Valuables, are being landed and stored at their risk into the Godowns of the 'Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company, Limited, Kowloon, whence delivery may be obtained.

Optional Cargo will be forwarded unless notice to the contrary be given before 11 A.K., TO-DAY.

have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining undelivered after the and instant will be subject to rent.

No Claims will be admitted after the Goods

All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on TUESDAY, the zand instant, at 9.30 AM.

1

All Claims must reach is before the 18th instant, or they will not be recognised.

No Fire Insurance will be effected... Bill of Lading will be countersigned by the Undersigned.

NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD.

MELCHERS & Co., Agents.

[3

Hongkong, 16th August, 1905.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

"I^HE P. & O. S, N, Co.'s Steamer

"CEYLON,"

FROM ANTWERP, London, MALTA, PORT SAID, SUEZ AND STRAITS.

vessel are hereby informed that their Goods are Consignees of Cargo by the above-named being landed and placed at their rist in the Company's Godowas at Kowloon, where each Hunghong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown consignment will be sorted out Mark by Mark, and delivery can be obtained as soon as the Goods are landed.

Optional Goods will be landed here unless instructions are given to the contrary before 3 P.M., TO-DAY.

Goods not cleared by the 22nd instant, at 4P.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 have left the Godowns,

4

L. S. LEWIS, Acting Superintendent. Hengkeng, 16th August, root.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

"HE P. & O, S, N, Co, Steamer

(4THE

A FRESH CONSIGNMENT OF INVAL INVALID_BOVRIL in Porcelain Jars with

Nickel Caps. The most perfect form of concentrated nourishment at present known. Delicious as a Sandwich Pasto.

AND ALSO

Best INDIAN CHUTNEYS of a well koown make of different varieties. Quality will speak for itself.

A Trial Solicited.

H. RUTTONJEE, Hongkong, roth August, 1905.

Consignees.

་

"PEKIN,"

FROM BOMBAY, COLOMBO AND

STRAITS.

#

Intiprations.

THE POPULAR

SCOTCH

15:

BLACK&WHITE

JAMES BUCHANAN & CO,

SCOTCH WHISKY DISTTELKRS By Appointment to

H. M. THE KING

and

ARH the PRINCE of WALES

Supplied at all the LEADING CLUBS and HOTELS, and to be obtained from the principal Stores.

(849'

A FOOK & Co.,

12, Pottinger Street, Central

GENERAL STOREKEEPERS, SHIP CHANDLERS AND COMPRADORES, COAL MERCHANTS AND STEVEDORES OF SIXTY YEARS STANDING.

[2

A

Consignees of Cargo by the above-named 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. This vessel brings on Cargo:—

From Persian Gulf, er B.I.S.N. and B. & P.

B. N. Co.'s Steamers.

Goods not cleared by the 20th instant, at 1484 P.M., will be subject to rent,

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

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

BOSTON TOWBOAT COMPANY. appointed hour.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

STEAMSHIP "HYADES" FROM TACOMA, VICTORIA, YOKO- HAMA, KOBE, MOJI, SHANGHAI AND MANILA.

The above Steamer having arrived, Con- signees of Cargo are hereby requested to send and to take immediate delivery of their Goods in their Bills of Lading for Countersignature, from alongside.

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

and expense.

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

DODWELL & CO., LIMITED,

Agents,

Hongkong 18th August, 1005.

18

FROM: HAMBURG, BREMEN, PENANG AND SINGAPORE.

THE HA

H.A. L. Steamship

"SCANDIA,"

Captain Von Dochres, having arrived from the above Foris, Consignees of Cargo are hereby | requested to send in their Bill of Lading for countersignature by the Undersigned and to take immediate delivery of their goods from alongside.

4

Optional Cargo will be forwarded unless notice to the contrary be given befora TO- DAY,

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

ELECTRIC FANS

TO ORDER INV

EVERY ROOM,

EUROPEAN MANAGEMENT,'

ELGIN ROAD, Kowtoow.

Hongkong, 19th May, 1904-

and stored at Consigneer' risk and expense.

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

No Claims will be adimitted after the Goods bave left the Godowns, and all Goods remain ing undelivered after the 19th instant will be subject to mot

All broker, chased, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on the igtă Instant, at 3 P.M.** No Fire Inerrance has beep allfected."

HAMBURG-AMERIKA' LINIE, Hongkong Ocs, Hongkong, 13th August, 1905,

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

LL kinds of Provisions, Coal, Water' and Ballast supply from alongside at the shortest notice and with all possible dispatch.

Moderate terms:

Orders solicite. Rongkong, 23rd February, 190€

THE WINE GROWERS SUPPLY CO.

Ta

Gum

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

L. S. LEWIS, Acting Superintendent. Hopeknog, 14th August, 1905.""

"BEN" LINE OF STEAMERS.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

$.5. "BENGLOE," FROM ANTWERP, LONDON AND STRAITS.

"ONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby. informed that all Goods are being landed at their risk into the Godowns of the Hongkong 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 under

BARRETTO & Co.

General Agents, Hongkong.

Grenadine

Raspberry

Lemons.....

SYRUPS.

Red Currant

LIMO 201 Vinegar .....

p.c.qts. pc.pls. p.bt.q. p.bt.p. $15.00 $17.00 $1.50 $0.75

livered after the zand August will be subject Lime Juice Cordial...98 p. c. 1 doz. $1 p. bot.

| to rent.

All Claims against the Steamer must be pro- sented to the Undersigned on or before the 29th August, or they will not be recognised.

to be left in the Godowns, where they will be MINERAL WATERS.

All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods are

examined on the zand August, at 11 A.M.

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

GIBE, LIVINGSTON & Co.,

Agents. Hongkong, 15th August, 1905. [836

INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.

FROM CALCUTTA, PENANG AND

SINGAPORE.·· THE Company's Steamship

-"KUMSANG " having arrived from the above Ports, Consignees of Cargo by her are hereby informed that their Goodh will be delivered from alongsiɖt.

Cargo Impeding the discharge or remaining on board after 4 2.3, the 18th instant, will be landed at Consignees' risk and expense. No Fire Insurance will be affected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co,

General Managers" Hongkong, 16th Augurt, 1905.

[460

الى

Arima "Teppo

.p. c. 4 doz. $5.00

8

7.00

Hirano, "Peacock".

94 # 5-50

8

2 7,50

Couzan, Source Bertrand...(60 bottles) 18.00

Vichy, Source St. Louis...(30 ) $6.00

11

BARRETTOJ& Co.,

Agamis,

Nos, 3 & 24, Bank Balldings,

Queen's Road Central,

Hongkong, 24th July, roar.