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TELEGRAM.

"HONGKONG TELEGRAPH”

SERVICE.

FARNHAM, BOYDS.

RECONSTRUCTION PROPOSALS:

EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING OF

BHAREHOLDERS.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH WEDNESDAY JANUARY 241 1906.

PRINCE ARTHUR'S VISIT.

OFFICIAL PROGRAMME

DISCLOSED..

HOW HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS, WILL DE

ENTERTAINED.

lyommand of His Excellency the Govern- ar, the Reception Committed appointed to. make, arrangements for welcoming H.R.H. Prince Arthur of Connaught to Hongkong, have sent us the official programme of enter tainments arranged for the delectation of His the official programme is printed is headed 1oyal Highness and suite. The sheet on which

"Details of propoard programine for the enter tainment of H.B.R. Prince Arthur of Con- naught" We are authorised to state that there may be divergences even from this list, which is subject to the approval of His Royal High news. The programine reads ne follows:

Exclusive of auch private engagements as are in His Excellancy's letter of the rath December, 1905, and of any others which may be subsequently arranged, the proposals of the Reception Committee are:-

* 23rd January. An extraordinary general meeting of the shareholders of Messrs. S. C. Farnham, Boyd & Company, Limited, was held in Shanghai at 5 o'clock this afternoon, for the purpose of considering resolutions which | had been framed by a number of share holders, who are dissatisfied with the pre- sent constitution, which is responsible for the methods adopted in conducting the immense business of the Company. The meeting was the outcome of a general desire to see the Company reconstructed. For over a year, a large section of the stock.

1. That His Royal Highnesi should on land holders, both in Shanghal and Hongkong, ing he received by the Reception Comminice have been frankly antagonistic to the present at Blake Pier, which shall be suitably modus operandi. The direction of the decorated; that he should receive an Address Company, under the old administration, was, of welcome; and that Addresses should also be to their mind; utterly unsatisfactory, and presented by the Citace Community and by tlicy attempted to bring about in improve. the Japanese residents. ment; but, lacking combination, they were

2. That the arrangements for Saturday, the 10th February, should be as follows:- foiled in their efforts last year to reduce the

(w) In order to give His Royal Highness capital, invigorate with new bloud, or econ and party as good a view as possible of the struct the Company. They have not been island, that they should proceed in the morning idle, however, and believing that they have by hunch to Deep Water Bay where they will now secured a majority of their way of think be entertained at a small lunch by the Royal ing, they issued a circular calling the extra-Hongkong Golf Club, at the Club House. ordinary general meeting which was held

Should His Royal Highness be disposed to to-day. To two words, the object of the lay to witness a road of Golf, the necessary

arrangements will be made. meeting was to wind-up the present Com pany and reconstruct it on a satisfactory basis. The resolutions, which were issued beforehand, were as follows;

(b) That His Royal Highness and party should proceed after lunch by chair over the hill by way of Happy Valley to the Polo und where they will be enteltained by the Polo Club, and, arrangements will be niade for * game of Polo, if desired.

That it is desirable to reconstruct the Company and; accordingly, that the Comuld line with the Chinese Community, in pany be wound up voluntarily, and that liquidators he appointed for the purpose of *such winding up, 1*

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2.That the said liquidators be and they are hereby authorised to consent to the re 'gistralini of a new Company iq be named The Shanghai Duck Company, Limited, with a memorandum and articles.ol jissucia. tion submitted at this meeting to the share- holders, and, if approved, to be confirmed at a subsequent meeting.

(r) That His Royal Highness and party the Ko Shing Theatre, and afterwards view the decorations in the Chinese quarter, pracealing there to the Parado Ground, where a Khattak and l'alach dance, will be given by the 129th,

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Duke of Connaught's Own, Baluchis,

(d) That the European quarter of the town should be illuminated during the evening.

3 Arrangements having been made by the Jockey Club to hold the annual Rate Meeting on the 12th, 13th and 14 February, His Royal Highness will be invited to attend on the 12th and 13th. The Reception Commatice propose that a fall should be given by the Colony general on the evening of the th February,"

THE SECRET REVEALED.

DEATH OP" MR. CHAN

--- HEW "WAN..

CHINESE NEW YEAR, a

After all, a fair in Kugland and a bazaar in

yelled at him by un English, showman or pur China are very much the same. Just as the stranger can seldom understand the jargon

veyor of prime fruit, so in China:hs is balled by the language of the Chiness, seller. But diere is no mistaking the meaning. It is a case of "Buy, buy, buy" and Pay, pay, pay" at the time. There are very few things on tha stalls down west which would not be found un. der similar circumstances in Great Britain. The palent squeakem,crackers, fruit-sellers, candy- stails and the erections which bear that con- glomeration of uselessness generally referred

AT THE BAZAAR. Now is the time when the Chinese com SAD END TO NEW YEAR FESTIVITIES,

munity seriously sais out to enjoy itself. The A tragic event occurred in Hongkong last harvest of the rapscallion and the rogue is at evening, when Mr. Clan Hew Wan, the mana-

hand. The vagabond finds a comfortable gor of the China Merchants Steam Navigation pocket in which to deposit his large and Company, lost his lifs, as the resuit of a fall | slnewy band. Not being la a pouition to draw from

tho second story of the Company's off-pon his own resourcos-through the miser cer, No. 15 and 16 Connaught Road West.

ablo disinclination of people to part with the It is impossible to describe the circumstances nimble nickel-he has perforce lo levy a tax which led to the affair because none was present at the line. It seems that, in accordance with Sometimes he is caught which only proves on the respectable section of the community old custom, the Company gave a dinner to

that he is raw at his business, and old Fagin their staff Mr. Chan Allended. as usual, and

has neglected his education. But of this he is after dinner proceeded upstairs with the avowed certain: The world owes him a living, and he is going to have it.. Now, whore can he enjoy alarmed shortly afterwards to hear a loud s object of washing his face. Several of the guests

himself better than at the bazaar or the fate in who had remained in the dining room were

and around Bonham Strand? The fair was com- motion in the street, and proceeding to inquire

started for his benefit and he is the inst que to into the cause of the disturbance they learned let golden opportunities slip.. to their dismay that Mr. Chan Bew Wan had body of Mr. Chan was found lying in the water fallen into the street and was killed. The

channel. It was carried into the building and medical assistance was summoned. Two doc tors from the Tung Wa Hospital arrived and examined the body; "but life was extinct, and the remains were removed to the mortuary.

Mr. Chan Hew Wan, who was very popular with both the Chinese and European commun Tity, was educated at Queen's College. After in the offices of the Public Works Department leaving College, he was appointed to a position and later on left to join the office of a local solicitor. He afterwards was engaged by the China Merchants Steam Navigation Company and his natural ability being recognised he was appointed manager. The deceased was a Tantai by rank and was managing directo the lip On Insurance Co., Tai" 'ers, and during the last term was made director of the Tung. Wa Hospital. A short limu ago he joined a commer¿lif mission to the Straits Settlements to investigate commerce on behalf of the Imperial Government, and was also adviser to the Provincial Treasurer of Canton, He was in the employment of the China Mer a widow and six children to mourn his loss. chant service for three years. Mr. Chan leaves No preparation is being made at present for the interment of the remains owing to the Chi nese New Year, but we are informed that immediately after the festival the funeral will take place at-Casion.

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Mr. Tong Tit Sai, we learn, will undertake the duties of manager of the China Merchants Steam Navigation Co.

DEATIE OF MK, H. E, HUILA.

AN OLD SERVANT OF THE nock co.

We regrel to announce the death, which oc eurred at four o'clock yesterday afternoon, at his residence" intra Muros," Caine Road, of Mr. H. Haile; who had been for some seventeen or eighteen years connected with the longkong and Whampoa Dock Company. Mr. Hoile, who, was only 38 years of age, had been failing health for the last four months, but did not deter him from attending to his duties, and it may be said that he died in harness. Mr. Hoile was an excellent example when he arrived at Hongkong some twenty of what merit and perseverance may achieve:

years ago, he was in the Royal Marines. Leaving that service, he

, he joined the city police, but later on he received an appointment at the Cosmopolitan Dock, where he was engaged as chief clerk, in 1897 he was transferred to the

10 as "preamental and fancy articles" are all- to be found here. The exceptions could be counted on the fingers of one hand. You don't see orange-trees in England, or five-tailed piebald fish. But you have the good old

indigestible puddings, the sticky stalks of rock which have gaily absorbed the dripping oil from the lamps above, and the all-gold chains which are given away for an old song. Where are the thimble-riggers, and the Three-card players, and the patent medicine cheapjacks? they have no place in the Chinese bazaar.

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One bazaar is very like another in China as camambulated the bazaar he has seen is other places. Once a visitor has cir for all time, The joy of the bazur les in crushing and squeezing through the, battered crowd. Some people are never half O helpless as when they are in the centre of a mob, and athers never a tenth part an energetic. It affects people differently of course, but the only one who really enjoys himself is the ricksha, roolic, lie, drags his encumbrance into the densest depilis of the throng, drops the handles, and shouts at p of his voice. Wonderful how tame the average downsoian becomes; "he meekly

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tramples on the pet tender spots of his neigh

To-day's Advertisements.

THE TRADE MARKS ORDINANCE 1898,

APPLICATION for Registration of FRADE MARKS.'

th day of November, 1905, applied for the NOTICE hereby given that R. LOX LEY AND COMPANY have, on the Registration, in Hongkong, in the Register of Trade Marks, of the following Trade Marks': -

-The representation of a Chinaman stand- ing upon a stone finishing a piece of cloth. 2.-The representation of a Claere kręcin

hawker carrying on his shuulder a bundte of piece goods,

-The representation: a Chinaman beat.

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The representation of a Chaman stands ing upon the edge of a cliff overlooking a harbour, holding in his right hand a trian gular Ag. In the harbour are the repre sentations of a Chinese junk and a ship; in the name of W. K. LOXLEY AND CÓ M. J'ANY, who claim to be the Sale Proprieturs theroof.

The Trade Marks 1, 2 and 3, are in tended to be used by the ap, licants forthwith, In respect of the following goods

Italians, Repp, Brocades, Shinings, Crimp Cloth, Oxfords, arvads Cotton Drills, Sheat ing, Blankets, Broad Cloth, Stripes, all made of Cotton Materials in Class 24." -

is intended to be used by

the applicant

The Trade Math in respect of the fol lowing gand -

S. Fject Goods in Class 315- the apple nts forthwithin respect of the The The Mark 5 is intended to the used by lollowing

rain and to in Class 42 Cereais Elor, Wheat, Bran, B dey, Maize,

Facsimules of the trade Marks çan be seen at the Office of the Colonial Secretary of Hongkong.

Dated the 14th day of January, 1905.

DENNYS & BOWLEY, ..

Solicitors for the Applicants.

CONNAUGHT RECEPTION,

has been decided (vubject to the approval uf is Royal Highness) to give à SUB- SCRIPTION BALL from the Community of tongkong to BIS ROYAL HIGHNESS PRINCE ARTHUR OF CONNAUGHT,

KG. GC.V.U., on MONDAY, February 12th, hours, io make room for the rascally coolie. No sooner does one ricksha disappear than 9,30 N. in the City Hail.

* All British subjects willing to subscribe are another takes its place, and su it goes on. Taviteal in send to their names to the Under People guess rather than see what is piled up.net. Those of a her. Nationalities, who with on the stalls.

to subscribe will oblige by sending their names an in their respective Consuls, who will forward

to the Ball Committee. them

The Subscription is ($15) Fifteen Dollars, which includes the Female Members.nl Sub. scriber's Family residing under his rouf,

'As a matter of fact, they don't lose very much by being jostled onwards and upwards The talls this year are nothing to hoist about, Most of those which are not devoted to oranges, numalocs, and bile beans, are given up to the display of socks. The Chinese people must a year. And it is not a very large proportion tating ladies who are to be included in their In sending in applications, Subscribers will get through an enormous quantity of sucks inlige by kindly giving their addresses, and

3.-That the said quidators he and they are hereby authorised to take all such steps as may be necessary [0 transfer" the assets and liabilities of the old Company to such new Company, and carry into effect the two foregoing resolutions, and such liquidators are further authorised, pursuant to section 1 e feception Gomitee referred to it my head office as book-keeper, and, by his 5 engine, Where do all these socks go?

WOUND UP.

THE MOUNTAIN DELIVERED OF A MOUSE,

of them that wear socks at all. But wherever the spectator goes he comes across socks, white mostly, but they can be had in the form of a Chinese dragon, or bearing the Stars and Stripes, the Red, Winte and Bure, and in fact, in any colour, shape or design one could is duny and attention th business, worked his

way up the ladder, until at the time of his, One feature of the bazaar is a gold and silver death he was next in the chief clerk, Mr.jewellery stall, it is hold venture to bring

" Caldwell, Mr. Hoile was extremely good.

gold and silver right into the herinr, but it seems to be a successful one. Then there are several stalls which have been fitted up av art galleries in miniature. Here are displayed huge oleographis-Japanese men of war taking Port Arthur fore and aft; Japanese torpedo boats making ducks and drakes of Rodjest- ensky's fleet; Japanese soldiers and sailors ning this, that and everything. There is no doubt that we are becoining artistic in our, tastes.

Seibal is the programme! No wonder that

steriously, spoke of it with hates breath, and 145 of the Companies' Orduance of Hung-oncated at from the public. No wonder int kong, No. of 1865, part of, to enter into an they were salemnly sword in secrecy. It ́15 bathus personified, this marvellous production agreement with such new Company, wlien

of all the stellects; it is the deme of maltempered, and his unvarying geniality and incorporated, and carry the same into vifuaa.

'What a chidy, glitterag, vergullion only manner garried or him the popularity Zanded time. His Royal Highness is to have' in of the office. He leaves a widow, and six Inngkong with his official and duly accredited Children-four girls and two boys. The eldest sts Nit a word, it will be noticed, appears is a boy, who is at present in England, while concerning the people Hongkong (not a the youngest, who is also a bay, is only four single, solitary leyer sugests that there are

months old. The greatest svopathy will be 030.0 citizens who might bz-anxious to dis- play their loyalty and pas tribute to a Prince bereavement.

extended to the widow and family in their sad, of the band royal, the repre-entative of s Wajeny the King. They are carefully ignored, start out from the presene of the Pence, who is presumably as genial and unaffected

lis Royal father the Duke, and mailGRIS HIGHWAY KOBBIKY. 2) Japan is conspicuous by its absence. The

RECONSTRUCTION PROPÓSALS UNANIMOUSLY ALOPTED.

LIST OF-NEW DIRECTORS.

33,000 SHARES REPRESENTED At

TODAY'S SIRETING,

[vom Our Dum Correspundent]

Shanghai, 23rd January, 6.25 p.. The meeting of the shareholders of Messrs. S... Farnham, Joyd & Co, Id., commenced punctually at 5 o'clock,

Altogether there were 33,000 shares të presented by those present at the meeting,

Mr. J. Prentice, managing director" of Farnham, Boyd & Co., presided.

The resolutions which had been drawn up by those who called the meeting were submitted striatim to the shareholders and Junanimously carried,

It was accordingly decided to wind up the present Company and to reconstruct it under the name of the Shanghai, Dock and. Engineering Company.

The directorate of the hew Company will be composed of the following gentlemen:

Mr. J. Prentice, managing director.

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Si C. J. Dudgeon, Ilbert & Co., Sháng-

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Mr. W. J. Gresson, Jardine, Matheson & Co., Shanghai.

Mr. A. Korf, Melchers & Co, Shanghai. Mr. James Johnston." Two directors will annually retire by rota The unanimous feeling of the inecting as expressed during the proceedings was de finite and clear that there should be no fur ther tinkering with the concern. It must be wound up, and reconstructed on a basis which would meet the wishes of the majority of shareholders. There was no dubiety on- that point.

The meeting further made it plain that the directors must be mea of landing and of recognised business capacity in Shanghai. A vote of thanks was accorded Mr. Tay lor for convening the meeting.

Mr. Prentice was also awarded a vote of thanks.

The resolution reconstructing the Com. pany, under the nante of the Shanghai Dock and Engineering Company, will take effect on the 1st of May, when the new Company will come into existence.

The funeral, which lock place this afternoon, was conducted with Masonic rites.

Di Messrs. Beacon, Lanker and Deacon, appeared for the first defendant, while Mr. C. W. Dixon represented the second accused.

prosecution and Mr. A. Baibrook, the

Royal unele the King," No driuhat the people

TWO POLICE SERGEANTS CHARGED. will have the blessed privilege of paying the expenses of the ornamental Reception Com- Before Mr. C. A. D., Melbourne, at the mitrer, and for that inch they should he male | Magistracy this torenom, two Indian sergeants, thankful. The programme begin, mysterious- Yo8, 613 and 693, of the Hongkong "Police December, 1905lthen the guessing rem ly, darkly; it hunts at a letter dated 12th || Price, were brought up on remand in a charge of stealing from Homem Singh, a walchman, a petition begins. Who are to welcome the Prince promissary pale for $40 rupeas, on the 16th at the miserable misfied, known as Blake stant. The defendams pleaded not guilty,

ert the people, ul. course; not even

Mr. Q. D. Thompon the presentatives of the people-ply the Reception Communities and gond luck to hem ; my they all ye knighted for their pains. It is glasjons news to learn thai the pier will be suit- ataly decorated-hów sheuh| ' suitably" be in terpreted? On Saturday, foth February, Prince Arthur will enteramed as he never was be fare is to get djup in a'launch, and he is to get a small lunch"-ot a plaintiffin, or as time he saw the note. He told the substantial repasi, or a recherche feed, but a' small lunch" composed, we want suggest, at pickled onions and green peas or baked sandwiches and huwver. If His Royal Tighress has not forgotten to take some beef ica vab him to fil out the small lunch, and feels

the complainant guid he was a watchinan cuplayed at Kowlow and knew the two defendante, He lent the first defendant $250 some time ago and received a promissory note in return. He did not remember the

first defendant that he was in need of money, but could not get back any of the loan. Oathe 16th inst., witness and the two defend- ants went to Mr. Suffid's house, at Jardine's, and near the Clockwer the defendants said

fit, he will be allowed to play a game of golf.ey would settle the matter. They arrived at Never ba ing been in Scotlanit, or seen Bal.

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The flowers on view are a poor show. The dwarf orange; trees are not what they used to be, or were last year. The beautiful "daphne" Chinese favourite, the mowlan which adorns and beauties the reception halls of Chinese aristocracy, are puny, half-withered specimens

there is no health in them.

As for the toys, there is no Lick of them. "A toy nowadays is no good unless it can move by itself. This is a mechanical age and every try has to be wound up in some way or other. One toy is really 'cute. A tiny bou supposed

of tin; a handsome battleship stands at the alber-Japan vs Russia, of courte. Touch a spring, away flies the t-p d, and before you can say Jack Rab nsun down falls the hat leship— a great idea,

to be a destroyer stands at one end of a piece

It is needless to say that the bazaar is worth visiting. It is crowded, smelly, and makes a big bid on one's patience, but it is vitally in leiesting, and then, this is the Chinese New Year, some indulzence must be allowed.

To-day's. Advertisements,

THE HONGKONG, CANTON AND. MACAO STEAMBOAT COMPANY, LIMITED.

HALF-YEARLY

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. THE SEVENTY-NINTH ORDINARY MEETING or SHAREHOLDERS in the Company will be held at the Office, of the Company, Hotel Mansions, on THURSDAY, the 15th February, at 13 AM, for the purpose of receiving a Re port of the Directors, together with a Statement of Ac nunis, declaring a Dividend, confirming the appointment of Directors and electing Auditors.

minial, Piince Arthur will be greatly pleased compliant the promissory note and they re- to watch a round, and lest the game. If His turned. When the car, it which they were travel- Royal Highness is gout, he will be lent a braking, arrived as the City Hall the first defendant sey, aniblick and a putter, and allowed to be asked for the promissory.pote, and as the Ialle-casa inist he deposited in advance. After miney was not forthcoming witness refused, the linch and the lunch, His Royal Highness They thereupon got hold of him and the will get a free, ride in a "chair" 10 Happy sccnd defendant took the promissory note out Vailey, and never having been at Ranalegh of his waistcoat pocket and they left. He went or setu polo, the official gentry of Hongkong the Central S'ation and reported the matter. will give a performance. In the evening the defendants eventually arrived at the Police Prince Arthur will dive with the Chinese com Station and were charged.

uly, where he will really enjoy himself, and a The case was adjourned: visit to the Ko Shing theatre may cause him to Inrget the discomforts of the "small lunch" and "gow!" exhibitions in the earlier part of the day. Casually, it is stated that there is to be a race meeting and a ball, but being

On the Naval football ground, at Happy" official they don't count. What a magnificent glorious and purple Orient. time His Royal Highness will spend in this Valley, yesterday afternoon, teams represent

ing 1.M.5. Andromeda "played a friendly Faitunately there are to be no official pro-match. A very, light and fast game opened cessions-none is mentioned-so that is some the first half and both sides pressed alternately. consolation.

Common people might like to a few minnet before alftime Davies scored DURIN ses the Prince, and that would never do, Who ognal from a corner kick for the Janus, would not be a prince under the aegis of the Hongkong Reception Committee?

A REQUEST TO HOUSEHOLDERS.

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ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL.

CIMS. "JANUS" # || M.S. “ANDROMIDA"

Restarting, the Andromeda put their op- panents on the delensive but the Janus quintette were too quick, and their backs We have been requested to publish the fol. kept the forward line well fed. Every ale tempt of the Andromidi to' score was baulked. towing paragraph

the Janur had three goals to the Andromeda's the referee.

In view of the approaching visit of HR.H.. Rev. Richards from the Andromeda was

In the Colony, awners and occupiers of build ittuminate their houses on the evening of ings in the City of Victoria are invited to the 10th February next, especially build-

the inge in

following streets-Queen's Road from Beaconsfield Arcade (inclusive) to the Ko Shing Theatre, Bonham Strand

HOCKILY,

LYREMOON V. VICTORIA.

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED frdin the and to the 15th February, both days inclusive..

Secretary.

By Order of the Board of Directors,

T: ARNOLD,

Hongkong, 24th January, 1906.

NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA. URING my temporary absence from the Colony, Mr. B. MOR! will take charge of this Office.

A. S. MIHARA,

Manager. Hongkong. 24th January, 1906.

HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE.

REGULAR SERVICE TO

Subscriptions,

Intending Subscribers will please stud in their names as soon as possible as the number of tickets must be limited,

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W. ARMSTRONG, Hon. Secretary, Hall Committee, (c/a} UTTERFIELD & SWIRE), Hongkong, 24th January, 1926.

PUBLIC AUCTION.

"HE Undersigned have received instructions from the on. the Director of Public Works,

10 Bell by PUBLIC AUCTION,

ON

TUESDAY,

the 30th January, 1906, at 11 A.MÈ,, at the Government Stores, Wanchai, SUNDRY CONDEMNED and OBSOLETE STORES,

Comprising:

A large quantity of COLOURED PAINTS. BRASS TAUS, TILES, IRON STOVES and GRATINGS, FENDERS, OLD IRON,

&c..

&C.,

&C. TERMS:-As usual.

HUGHES & HOUGH,

Government Auctioneers. Songkong, 24th January, 1906,

PUBLIC AUCTION.

EUndersigned have received instructions,

to self by PUBLIC AUCTION,

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WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY, the 7th and 8th February, 1906, commencing cach day at 2.30 P.M. sharp, at "St. Andrew's," Barker Road, The Peak, THE WHOLE OF THE VALUABLE HOU-EROLD FURNITURE,

THEREIN CONTAINED, Comprising:- MAPLES and MARINBURK'S MANU FACTURES, BECHSTEIN MANO, BED4, CURTAINS, CUTLERY,

ELECTRO- PLATE, Small quantity ofOUSE and TABLE LINEN, CARPETS, 2 MOSQUITO 1OUSE FRAMES, GAS FICTINGS, HAIRS, JINRICKSHAS, CAMERA COM- PLETE, Öne TELESCOPE on STAND, GARDEN HOS and ROLLER, GARDEN SEATS, CROQUET, and BOWLS (new), FOW 5, and large Assortment of P LMS, CERNS, ORCHIDS, and other PLANTS.

The downstairs. Furniture and part of the Plants will be sold on Wednesday and the. Bedroom Furniture and remainder of the Plants on Thursday,

On view-Monday and Tuesday, the zih and 6th February.

Catalogues will be issued.

TERMS-As usual,

For further particulars, apply to-

HUGHES & HOUGH;.

Auctioneers. Bongkong, 24th January, 1906,

[160 INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED,

FROM CALCUTTA, PENANG AND SINGAPORE.

WLADIVOSTOCK,CALLINGAT NAGASAKI. THE Company's Steamship

Next Sailings: THE Steamship

"KOWLOON,"

Captain Stehr, on TUESDAY, seth January,

SCANDIA?

The 83rd Company R.GA. held a regimen- | a1. 5. PM.

All the directors are well known both in' Hongkong and Shanghai, with the possible, exception of Mr. James Johnston. Mr. Join ston was formerly connected with the en gineering department of Farnham, Boyd and Company, but retired. Rvidently the share holders consider Mr. Johnston well qualified West, Wing Tok St., Des Voeux Road, Chateral match on the Military Hockey grand yes. to give advice to his co-directors on engineer- ing and other technical matters, and have level and the Peak facing the Harbour are Lycemoon and Victoris. A good game w

Road, Wardley, St. Residents on the upper terday afternons between teams stationed at Captain v. Dobren, on SUNDAY, 4th February, accordingly appointed him to the board on account of his special knowledge.--Ed, on the evening of the 16th February by placind by a single. In the second half the Victo especially requested to illuminate their houses played and at half-time Lyeemoon were lead- HK.T

❤ This was issued in a "special" ipat evening. | vemudahs,

ing a red lantern in each window and in their ria team seamed to hara "dropped out" and

Lysamoon won by 4 goig to jwe,

P.M.;

"KUMSANG," having arrived from the above Ports, Consignees of Cargo by her are hereby informed that their Goods will be delivered from alongside,

Cargo impeding the discharge or remaining on board after 12 o'clock, Noon, the 27th instant, will be landed at Consigneca' risk and expense,

No Fire Insurance will be affected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,

General Managers, [111] | Hongkong, aged January, 1906,

For Freight and Passage, apply to

HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE,

Hongkong Office Hongkong, 34th Jeunary, 1906,

Intimations.

Special Opportunity

AT THE

ROBINSON PIANO

CO., LD.

ONE GETS A POOR RETURN FROM A PLÁNO IF IT IS A MERE ARTICLE

OF FURNITŪRI ORT

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AND'ALL MUSIC - IS ‹ AT YOUR COMMAND.

A CONCERT OR DANCE PROGRAM,

ME AT A MOMENT'S - NOTICE:

$290 UPWARDS. HIRE 92 HIRE-PURCHASE SYSTÈM,

RACHALS

PIANOS $550, formerly $679.

JUST UNPACKED

IN NEW STORE,

BECHSTEIN,

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KRAUSS,

HAAKE,

RACHALS,

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A STOCK UNEQUALLED

IN THE COLONY.

HIRE OR CREDIT:

Hongkong, 19th December, rond

Trade

TELEPHONE NO. 135.

THE

Mark

DISTILLERS

COMPANY

LIMITED,

138

Edinburgh, Glasgow,

London.

GINS:

PER

DOZEN

JDC

JDCLI:

OLD TOM

$8.00

DIY GIN

Old Tom and Dry.

SOLE AGENTS-

H. PRICE & CO.,

12, Quxas'a Boau. Übhtsára!

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