TELEGRAMS.
** HONGKONG TELEGRAPH"
SERVICE.
KOWLOON-CANTON RAIL- WAY
SIR ERNEST SATOW'S SUCCESSFUL NEGOTIATIONS.
CONCESSIONAIRĖS TO BUILD THE LINE.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH MONDAY APRIL 23, 1906.
CORRESPONDENCE.
We du bol necessarily endorse the opinions expressed by Correspondents in this coltun.)
HONGKONG MANNERS..
TO THE EDITOR of the "HoxaxoNO TELERUATH." DEAR SIR-A3 a visitor to the Colony, and attendant at the Concert given by the Y.M.C.A. on Saturday fast, i must confess surprise a the ignorance of good manners and common courtesy shown by some of the Hoagkeng people. At the close of the excellent pro- gramme, when "God Save the King" was played, one naturally expected the audience to sland while His Excellency the Governor and party retired; but not a bit of it, he was jostled by the crowd and separated from his party, and treated with less respect than would be accoided Sirrural squire in an English village. Eventually after being more or less hustled downstairs, he
· Ernest Satow, on behalf of the British.d.to wait some minutes for the remainder of Government, with the Waiwupm, on the subject of the Kowloon-Canton Railway, have arrived, at a conclu. Biog
[From Our Own Correspondent.)
Shanghai, 23rd April,
10.30 am.. The negotiations conducted by
Lis-party to join him. By virtue of his office
as representative of His Majesty, it would be only decent respect to allow His Excellency a clear gangway on retiring from a concert rooms. besides showing our Chinese fellow-subjects that we are not quite the "barbarians" that
As a result thereof, the Foreign they not inaptly describe us. - Enclosing my
Office at Feking has telegraphed to H.E. Viceroy Shum, of Canton, that the construction of the Kowloon- Canton Railway must be left to the Anglo-Chinese concessionaires.
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The Native Trouble in Natal.
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... London, 20th April. The Natal Government has resolved to form several powerful columns of irregular troups, and tp avoid the uffensive until an Fadesquale force is ready.
The rebels are not likely to emerge from their fastnesses. There is therefore no im mediate danger, but the situation, is ult doubtedly serious.
[N, C. D. News.)
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Hongkong, 23rd April. DISPUTELY CLAIM FOR WORK.
PAYMENT IN KIND,
In Summary Jurisdiction this morning, before His Honour Mr. A. 6. Wise, Paisne Judge, the much disputed and many times adjourned case in which Ma Chin and Li Cheong sue the Kwong Ying Lung firm for recovery of the sum of $103.8 being the balance of a sum due for work done and material supplied by the plaintiffs for the defendants, was again called
Mr. R. Gardiner, of Mr. Q, D. Thomson's office, appeared for the plaintiffs and Mr. K. Harding, of Messrs. Ewens, Herston and Har. ding, for the defendant.
This was the case in which the defendant claimed payment in kind (uice supplied). Plain tiff admitted receipt of rice, but gave no receipt.
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A PLAGUE CASE.
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FIRE IN WANCHAI.
To-day's Advertisements.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
PUBLIC AUCTION, FOR ACCUJUNT OF THE CONCERNED, TO-MORROW, (TUESDAY), the 24th April, 1906, at 4.30 P.M., opposite the City Hall, The Two Well-known Polo Ponies
"SILVER QUEEN ROSE," AND "SUBTERFUGE"
FROM SEYMOUR TERRACE,
On Saturday night last, a fire occurred in | Nos, 65 and 67, Wanchai Road, premises oc- Considerable concern was felt in mercantile cupied by a Chinese bake-house, and carrying circles when it was learnt that Mr. Jamsejeo no insurance. The alarm was given by a
coolie who saw smoke issuing from the win. THE Undersigned have received instruction,
to sell by Ardeshir Chinoy, the well-known Parsee ex- change and bullion broker, had been removed tow, and the Fire Brigade, under Chief In- on Saturday to the Plague Hospital, suffering spect Baker, immediately turned out, but as Inspector Gourlay of No. 2 Police Station with from that fell disease. Mr. Chinoy was in his
his men had already got the fire under, the services of, the others were not required. The office as usual and in ordinary health on Thurs- day, but was indisposed on Friday, and his re-wrigin of the fire appears to have been the moval on Saturday came as a great surprise, giving way of a portion of the brick floor of the The patient, who, we are glad to be able to state, drying-room, immediately above the baking furnace, and this letting the flames through, is: progressing favourably, was removed on
the sincks of dry baskets of bread and biscuits" Saturday from his residence at Seymour Ter-caught fire. There was not much damage done to the premises themselves, it being principally race, which house he had only occupied since Good Friday, having left his late residence in confined to the goods contained therein, of Hollywood Road on that day. It is under which it is estimated that some $450 worth was stood. Mrs. Chinoy and family and Mr. consumed, or damaged by water. Chinoy's sew partner were about to leave
COMMERCIAL. Bombay for Hongkong to join Mr. Chinoy, but it is expected that the news of his illness will at least delay their departure.
CLAIM ON A PROMISSORY NOTE.
ABSENTEE DEBTOR.
To Original Jurisdiction this morning, His Honour Sir Francis Piggott, Chief Justice, presiding, Fung Chun Yuen sued Tang Tsit Man and others, for recovery of the sum of 19,737 40, being balance due to plaintiff by the defendants on a promissory note for $10,000, diled 30th October, 1905.
TODAY'S EXCHANGE,' Selling
noson-Bunk T.T......
Do..
demand
Do. 4 months' sight...... France-Bask T.T. ....
America--Bank T.T.
iermany-Bank T.T. India T.T.
Do deriand. shangoai-Bánk T.T. go Singapore T.T.....
apan lauk T.T..... 'na-Bank T.T.
Ruying.
'4 months' sight L/C............. 6 mouths sight L/C.......
ALSO
Sold un account of owners leaving the Colony;
The Pony "MIKOSH" very quiet and has played Polo. TERMS:As usual.
'HUGHES & HOUGH, Auctioneers.
Hongkong, 23rd April, 1906
PUBLIC ACUTION.
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THE Undersigned have received instructions
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to all by " PUBLIC AUCTION,
FOR ACCOUNT OF THE CONCERNED,
on
WEDNESDAY,
1.0 13/16 1/3 1/16 2.59
50
..2.11 .15a)
.155
.14 % prem,
,101
124175 Cases COGNAC,
21 3/16 .3/1 5/16
10 days' sight San Francisco & New York. 50%
do. mouths' right
Mr. E. H. Sharp, K.C., instructed by Mr. D.
30 days' sight Sydney and Melbourne...2.1 7/16 V. Steavenson, of Mesars. Deacon, Looker and Deacah, appeared for the plaintiff, the defend-nths' sight France
5 months' sight ants neither appearing in person nor by repre- sentation.
Mr. J. Lennard, Court bailiff, stated that, on the 11th inst., he posted upon the door of the Supreme Court three notices being (4) notice et order for substituted service, (8) notice of substituted service, and (c) notice of the sel tling of the case for hearing on the 23rd inst. (day).
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Charles flent, a clerk in the office of Messrs. Deacon, Looker and Deacon, said that he served notices n No. 167, Queen's Road Cen-
4 months' sight Germany, ..... Var Silver Itank ni, Karinod.rate
Sovereign......
.....2.631
2164
.30 1/16 .....34% 9.70
To-day's Advertisements.
THE HONGKONG ELECTRIC COMPANY, LIMITED.
A Roform ́in Chinese Officialdom. for it though it appeared in his books, and tral, on the 21tis instant, giving anticed sob. NOTICE is hereby given that the SEVEN-
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Peking, 17th April,
It is shartly in be arranged that officials up to and including the rank of prefect shall be allowed to hold office in their native provinces. The Opening of Manchuria.
Takie, 17th April. The Foreign Office kas issueda communiqué which states that the evacuation of Manchuria has been completed. Anțunghsien and Ta- 'tungkou will be opened on the ist proximo and Mukden on the 1st of June, after which date foreigners will allowed to travelin Manchorin except when permission would be particularly detrimental to military afeits. The Japanese Government is, however, unable to give suffi cient protection in the existing circumstances, Talien (Dalny) will also be opened in the near future.
[Straits Times]}
Ceylon Education Bill-Colonial Ofles View.
Landon, rzih April. Mr. Winston Churchill has made a detailed statement in the House of Commous, regardi ing the Education Ordinance now before the Ceylon legislature.
He added that further legislation was under contemplation, but there was no indication that- the planters failed to recognize their respon- sibilities towards the children of the island, in this respect.
The matter, however, was being 'vigilantly watched by the Colonial Office.
To Pacify China.
the matter was twice referred to the Court shroff to look through the books and trace the payments in rice,
Kwong Ying, defendant, was called and said he was the managing partner of the defendant firm. He paid rice is the plaintif on the 27th January, and had a receipt for it.......
His Honour: This is not translated nor certified You had better send it to the Court
translator.
Mr. Huding said on the 22nd December the an paid $600 in cash and that, was acknow- ledged.
His Honour: How much did he owe on the 27th January?
Defendant $102.
His Honour: Your banks, don't show it, They only show 560 wild.
Defendant: There were two different busi. nesses and the accounts were mixed up.
His Honour: But you can't mix up two accounts. This man is entirely to blame.
Mr. Gardiner : 11 may help your Lordship in arriving at some decision if I mention that we have had to sue this same defentiant on the szennd bustness.
His Honour: Then why not let judginent | go against hint for that amount in this case?
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stituted service, and the setting of the case for 'tral to-day.
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TEENTH ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING OF THE SHAREHOLDERS, will be held at the Company's Offices; St George's Building, on SATURDAY, the 12th May, 1906, at 12 o'clock Noon, for the purpose of present-
Fung Chun Yuen, the plantiff, said he was a building contractor at No.. 5 Old Bailey.ing the Report of the Directors, together with a Formerly he was a partner in the Hong Yin Statement of Accounts to 18th February, 1906, Bank, but retired from that partnership on soth and electing Directors and Auditors. October, 1995, and sold his share to the de- lendants.
Mr. Sharp: Your Lordship has the agree- ment bearing out that fact before you.
Witness, continuing, said that was the agree. ment then entered in'o.' He lent the Bank on - that occasion. Slo,poo, and received a promis-
sory note for that amount.
Mr. Sharp: 1 will put in a certified copy translation of that note, my Lord.
Witness said he had made several demands for payment of that noie, and on November, 19.5, he received $400. He had asked defen dant for the balance, and he promised to pay in the beginning of this year, but he had failed to do so.
Mr. Sharp: That is the case, my Lord, and I will ask you to give judgment for the plain- tiff, for the principal, interest and costs to date, His Honour, Yes, judgment for plaintiff with costs.
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the 25th April, 1906, at ut A.M., a their Sales Rooms, No. 8, Des Vœux Road,
corner of Ice House Street,
4 Barrels RHUM,
4 Barrels CLARET,
5 Cases CURACAO, AND
......!. 8 Cases MOIGNEAUX PERE & FILS CHAMPAGNE.
TERMS:-As usual,
HUGHES & HOUGH, Auctioneers.
Hongkong, 23rd April, 1906.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
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THE Undersigned have received instructions
to sell by
PUBLIC AUCTION,
FOR ACCOUNT OF THE CONCERNED, Оп
WEDNESDAY,
the 25th April, 1905, at 11 A.M., at their Sales Rooms, No. 8, Des Vœux Road, corner of Ice House Street, SUNDRY HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. Particulars from Catalogue. TERMS As usual
HUGHES & HOUGH, Auctioneers.
Hongkong, 23rd April, 1926,
PUBLIC AUCTION.
to sell by PUBLIC AUCTION,
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The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from 28th April to th May, THE Undersigned have received instructions both days inclusive.'
By Order of the Board of Directors,
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co.,.
Agents,
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SANITARY BOARD OFFICE
Hongkong.
TO THE OWNERS OF DOMESTIC. BUILDINGS.
TAKE NOTICE that LNESS
the DOMESTIC CLEANLINESS and VENTILATION BYE-LAWS (as amended), every Domestic Building or part of such Building within the CENTRAL DIVISION of the CTY OF VICTORIA and the WESTERN DIVISION of KAU-LUNG occupied by members of more than one family must be Cleansed and Lime: washed THROUGHOUT by the owner during the months of March and April.
N.B.-The word "Throughout" used in this
{To Mr. Harding) : Are you for the defendant THE, CORINTHIAN YACHỊ CLUB. notice means that the Houses should be Lime- in the other case?
Mr. Harding: Yes, and if 1 (el juigment go now I shall lose my casts on the case, and don't know how the other case may go.
His Honour: Put the shroff in the box. Shroff sworn.
His Bonnur: Did you examine the defend- ant's bond
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Shroff Yes, my Lord.
THE CHAMPIONSHIP UEATS,
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Yesterday, Sunday, the twelfth club race meeting was held by the Corinthian Yacht Clab, when two new boats participated for the
washed in respect of all the Walls of each Room and Staircase, all Cubicle Partitions, Stair Casings and Stair Linings, all Ceilings and the Undersides of Roofs both in Main Buildings, Offices and Servants Quarters and inclusive of Verandahs.
The Back Yard should have its containing
FOR ACCOUNT OF THE CONCERNED,
an
FRIDAY,
the 27th April, 1906, at 2.30 PM, at their Sales Rooms, No. 8, Des Voeux Road, corner of Ice House Street, SUNDRY
HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE,
Comprising:-
NEW DOUBLE BRASS BEDSTEADS, A quantity of CANTON BLACKWOOD WARE, CARPETS, MARBLE-TOP SIDE-
BOARD with BEVELLED GLASS, SILK TAPESTRY DRAWING ROOM SUITE, TEAKWOOD WARDROBES with B VELLED GLASS, MARBLE-TOP WASH- STANDS, DRESSING TABLES, TEAK- WOOD EXTENSION DINING TABLE, VIENNA CHAIRS, E-P., GLASS and CROCKERY WARE, &c, &o, &c.
Catalogues will be issued, TERMS: As usual.
HUGHES & HOUGH,
Auctioneers. Hongkang, 23rd April, 1906.
A REAL HEALTH FOOD,
"NOTHING BETTER"
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ACLAREN'S CREAM CHEESE is a
first time, the Annie and the Chanticleer, Walls Limewashed up to the level of the first M Perfect Cheese and a Perfect Foud.
owned respectively by Mr. Kynoch and Mr. McCorquodale, and hoth were very well in This Hoonar: How much did the bocksline, the Chanticleer taking second place in has been introduced before the House of Re-show he owed when he paid the $tka?
the second race.
It is reported from Washington that a Bill
presentatives, which aims at extensively re- vising the Chinese Exclusion Act, in view of harmonizing differences with China.
Opposition to Education Bill. At a conference of the Anglican Hierarchy at Lambeth Palace (residence of the Arch bishop of Canterbury), it was resolved to op. pose without any hesitating the Education Bill. A STRONG OPINION,
Shroff: 561. That was $41 overpaid. No mention wis made of a second contraţi.
His Honour said he would be perfectly justi fied in giving judginent in accordance with the shroff's report, with costs, and advised defend- ant to be more careful in the way he kept his books in future, or he might find himself in trouble again.
ATTEMPTED RIOT IN BRUNEI
A PLUCKY RESIDENT.
Mr. Runciman, Under-Secretary to the Local Gavemment Board, speaking at Newcastle, said that, if the Archbishop of Canterbury
Under date, Labuan, the 13th inst., the attempted to use the House of Lords in respect Straits Times prints the following cable des- to the Educat on Bill as he did in 1902, dises-patch- tablishment of the Anglican Church would he- come inevitable, and the House of Lords would be shaken to its very foundation.
The meet comprised two races, one be ing for the one-design class, and one for the cruiser class, the latter starting at 11:45 am and the former at noon, and thus the cruiser class were able to finish within the time limit, the extra quarter of an hour making a difference. Unfortunately The day which had been fairly favourable in the morning, turned out but a poor one for yachting, and thus the anticipations of a good afternoon's "sport" were not altogether realiz ed. The Corinthian Club appears to be forging ahead, and constantly adding not only to its members but to its feet, and bids fair : become one of the prominent recreation clubs of the Colony,
A disturbance, that would seem to have been very nearly attended with serious results, is reported from Brunei. It is sail to have occurred on the 7th instant, and to have been caused by the Resident's introduction of heavy | Ariel à. .......... duties on native foodstuffs. In some quarters, Andromeda .................................... a county court judge and so a vacancy has the action of the Resident is regarded as ill-Thecla...... been created in the representation of Carnar-advised' and somewhat wanting in fact. The vonshire.
New County Court Judge,
Mr J, H. Roberts, P., has been appointed
In the first race which had no resull the following yachts took part:-*
(Mr Gibson) Hibernia...
.................................[ Mr. Thorne) (Mr. McKirdy)
(Mr. Craike). ..(Ms. M. Melver) Resident, so the story goes, ordered one of his
This face was called off under the time limit. Sikh guard to arrest a native who was charged as there was no wind sufficient to allow any of with owing $t to an old monopolist in the the boals to cross the line within the allotted cocoanut oil trade. This monopolist, since the period. debt was incurred, had been bought out on extraordinarily generous terms
A despised Sikh oboyed the Resident's arders and in doing so assaulted, it is said, a proud (2) Brunci native, who at once called out
Gael
In the second race the following took part Isis .................... Chanticleer...(Mr. McCorquodule) 2 Afay....... (Mr. Witchell, for Mr. Pepper) 3 ......... (Ms. Kynoch) o Annie
.....(Mr. Stubbings) o
floor.
Carved, Painted or Polished Woodwork in good-condition, however, need not be Lime- washed but must be Cleansed.
The Central Division of the City lies between Gilman Street and Peel Street on the East and Tank Lane and Cleverley Street on the West. Kau-lung is divided into the Easters and the Western Divisions by Robinson Road and a straight line drawn from the north end therepf through the Yau-ma-ti service reservoir to the northern boundary of Kau-lung.
G. A. WOODCOCK, Secretary.
Dated this and day of April, roof
FOR SINGAPORE; PENANG AND CALCUTTA.
THE
Steamship
1400
"LIGHTNING," Captain J. G. Spence, will be despatched for the above Ports, on SATURDAY, the 18th instant, at 3 P.M.
For Freight or Passege, apply to
DAVID SASSOON & Co., LIMITED,
-Agents. Hongkang 23rd April, 1906
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
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FROM CALCUTTA, PENANG AND · SINGAPORE.
THE Steamship
"LIGHTNING,"
When you know Cheese better, you will cat less meat; when you know MacLaren's Cream Cheese, you will knowthe "BEST CHEESE.” To be obtained at all the leading grocers in the Colony.
P.S. See that you get it in air tight ties to preseive its freshness and good favour.
Sole Agent-
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H. RUTTONJEE, Hongkong and Kowloon, Hongkong, 23rd April, 1906, COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES
MARITIMES..
PAQUENOTS-POSTE FRANCAIS. FOR SHANGHAI, Kobe and УОКОНАМА. THE Company's Steamship
"CALEDONIEN,"
Captain Gregoj, will be despatched as above, on or about MONDAY, the 30th instant.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
G. DE CHAMPEAUX, Agent. Hongkong, 23rd April, 19c6.
FROM HAMBURG, ANTWERP,.. PENANG AND SINGAPORE.
HE H. A. L. Steamship
THE
"SITHONIA,"
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Captain Brehmer, having arrived from the above Ports, Consignees of Cargo are hereby requested to send in their Bills of Lading for take immediate delivery of their goods from countersignature by the Undersigned, and to Alongside.
The Last of Bailey. The American showman, Bailey, is dead.
"THERE is good ground for believing, writes a diplomatic correspondent, that contracts to a very large amount for the building of warships may be arranged at on early date between the
to the men within his kampong. An angry bat Russian Government and various. British thap-|| unarmed crowd, consisting of some three-hun- builders. The difficulties experienced by the dred natives, collected and proceeded to the Russian authorities have been not so much Residency, with the object of lodging their The unusual spectacle of a bridegroom aphazardous Godowns of the Hongkong and financial--although there have been far from protest. The Resident is said to have ordered pearing at the after bandcuffed has been seen, his guard to prevent the people from interview according to a contemporary, at Monthey, an inconsiderable-as technical, owing to their in- ing him, and, if necessary, lo resort to stronger tulias vllage. The bridegroom, an Italian, PENANG are requested to take IMMEDIATE date they cannot be recognised.
Dart „añuo
having arrived from the above l'orts, Con- signees of Cargo are hereby informed that their Goods will be delivered from alongside,
Cargo impeding the discharge will be landed at once, at Consignees' risk and expense.
Cargo remaining on board after 2 P.M. of the 25th instant, will be landed at Consignees' risk and expense into the hazardous and/or exira Kowloon Wharf, and Godown Co., Limited.
Consignees of Cargo from SINGAPORE and ability to fix upon the precise type and tonnage measures. Pengeram, one of the 300, struggled of the vessels to be constructed. A mesi comto get through, to obtain a hearing. There
was undergoing a long sentence for burglary, DELIVERY of their Goods from alongside, prehensive programme appears, however, to upon the man was felled to the ground, which and recently prevailed upon the governor of such Cargo impeding the discharge of the vessel have been prepared, involving the expenditure made the situation critical. The Resident, the prison, to whom he stated he had com will be landed and stored at Consignees risk and
liowever, pluckily faced the intruders and gave during the next two years of, roughly, two them to understand he was not a bit afraid of ted the crime for the sake of his fiancee, to hundred million roubles, and of this sum fifty them. Before anything more was done, an allow him to marry. Two gendarmes in uni- million roubles will represent the cost of four influential native arrived upon the scene, and form acted as 'witnesses and guardians at the first-class buttleships very similar in all read blood," however, is said to have been
succeeded in calming and dispersing the crowd. tama time. At the church door the young spects to those which are now being built in created by the incident among the natives of bride and bridegroom parted with heavy this country and elsewhere for Japan,
the State (Brunei).
hearte
expense.
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No Fire Insurance has been effected. Bijis of Lading will be countersigned by the Undersigned.
DAVID SASSOON & Co., LIMITED,
Agents. Hongkong, 23rd April, 1906,
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Intimations.
THE
ROBINSON PIANO
CO., LD.
NEW PIANOS
$70 CASH
AND 18 PAYMENTS OF $20 EACH
OR $385 CASIL
GREAT STRENGTH AND SUPERIOR
TO ANYTHING IN THE
COLONY.
Steinway,
Bechstein,
Krauss,
Hanke,
Hopkinson,
Winkelmann,
.ON
CORRESPONDING TERMS.
ALGO
BABY GRANDS
AND
PIANOLAS.
Hongkong, 4th April, 1906
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TELEPHONE No. 135.
THE ORIGINAL
CANADIAN
CLUB WHISKY
HIRAM WALKER & SONS, LIMITED.
DISTILLED AND BOTTLED
BY
Canadian Club
Whis
Rut
WALKERVILLE, ONTARIO, CANADA.
Optional Cargo will beforwarded unless notice to the contrary be given before TO-DAY.
Any Cargo impeding her discharge will be landed into the hazardous and/or extra hazard. ous Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon. Wharf and Godown Co., Limited, and stored Per Case 12 Bottles ............$20.00 at Consignees' risk and expense.
BEWARE OF COUNTERFEITS. All Claims must be presented within ten
days of the steamer's arrival here after which No Claims will be admitted after the Goods
subject to rent.
have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining undelivered after the 28th April, will be All broken, chafed and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on the 28th April, at 3 P.M.
No Fire Insurance has been effected.
HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE, Hongkong Office. Hongkong, a3rd April, 1926,
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AGENTS--
H. PRICE & & CO.,
WINE MERCHANTS,"
12, Queen's Road Central,
Hongkong, 28th March, 1906,
No comments yet.
Private notes are available after approval.