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Entimation.

Powell's

ARTISTIC

FURNISHERS.

PRESENT DAY

DESIGNS.

FOR LOCAL

REQUIRE-

THE HONGKONG|| TELEGRAPH FRIDAY, JUNE 29 1906.

Entimations,

K. A. J. CHOTIRMALL & CO.,

8, D'ÁGUILAR STREET."

NEWLY OPENED SILK STORE.

Indian, Chicose and

Auction.

PUBLIC AUCTION.

THEU

I

HE Undersi ned have received instructions,

to fell by

༣,

PUBLIC AUCTION,

FOR ACCOUNT OF THE CONCERNED, TO-MORROW,

POSTAGE STAMPS.

used are commonly of greater value, but not always. As to that, too, there are sentimental considerations to be reckoned with it has been remarked that ne unused stamp is like an unmarried woman-it is virgin-pure, unsmirch ed, neat, clean and beautiful, but, for all that, it has failed to perform its true function in life It has never gone out into the world, bore the mark of another name, lilitly or clumsily im

It is sixty-tix years this month of May since postage stamps were first regulisly introduced Into Great Britain and whimately to the rest of bo civili ed world. Most of us accept them how to much as a matter of course that we hardly stop to realise how intensely convenient life must have been without them;

life in which three alternatives alone present-pressed, and carried it to its journey's end.-- nd themselves to the would-be letter witer: 1. C. Hardy in Pall Mall Gañella.

the 30th June, 1906, at 2.30 PM., at No. 5. eher to pay at an exorblant rate for trans

Ormsby, Teraco, Kowloon,

mission

of his › golden words (or sather those of [^] his friends, dace prepaymoni was not then in apon some fortunate to uraish blm with

THE WHOLE OF THE

Japanese Silk Goods. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, vogue), or to

Just Arrived.

SOCKS (Linen) LADIES' AND GENTLEMEN'S.

GENTLEMEN'S SILK UMBRELLAS. SILK KIMONOS, LADIES' BLOUSES AND SHAWLS.

SANDALWOOD BOXES (INLAID). HANDKERCHIEF BOXES, GLOVE

COXES,

MONEY BOXES, &c.

LINEN HANDKERCHIEFS, JAVA SERONGS.

MANDARIN COATS, COTTON SHIRTS.

'SULK LACE SCARFS AND SHAWLS.

MENTS.Prices exceptionally cheap.

Lospection earnestly solicited.

Hongkong, 28th May, 198..

1530

A. CHAZALON & CO.

ESTIMATES

A

FOR

and

DESIGNS

PRIVATE

OR

RESIDENCES

PUBLIC

INSTITUTIONS

FREE ON APPLICATION.

LETTER

and

COAST ENQUIRIES

HAVE OUR PROMPT

ATTENTION.

'Phone: 346.

Tele: “POLO,”.

JUST UNPACKED.

NEW Consignment of the following -

ANCHOVY (Norwegian) in Kejs. SALMON BELLINS SALTED HERRINGS

+1

MACKARELS

*

11

GERMAN SAUSAGES in Tin (Assorted),

"I'

int Skips

ASPARAGUS.,

VEGETABLES (Assorted).

FRENCH FRUITS IN SYRUP (Assorted)

STUFFED OLIVES.

ANCHOVY IN OIL (Boullers).

Xt.s0

PASÇALL'S ASSORTED SWEETH Hongkong, 12th May, 1955.

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(Particulars from Catalogco). TERMI-As usual,

possessor of the a frank; or perhaps wisert-to ceate cor. responding altogether except in case of the most urgent tidings. No one will deny that to many correspondence furnishes one of. life's (674) chlaf joys, even though-like every advantage

HUGHES & HOUGH, Auctioneers. Hongkong, 29th June, 1006.

To Let:

TO LET.

THE Immediate Posteusion.

PEAK.

Η ΑΥΤΟΚ

OFFICES in KING'S BUILDING and

YORK BUILDING.

GODOWNS on PRAYA EAST.

it carries its opposing drawback in train, since all 이 us have known periods when inaccessibility from one source at least would have been a hoon; but the striden we bave made in the matter of letter-carslaga since the days of Rowland Hill present but one aspect of what has since become a science and a source of foruse,

Of all the hobbies meu in their tims have

hugged, Hamp-collecting, to those who have

never experienced the craving, seems the most childish and the most inexplicable. In this

A HOUSE in CLIFTON Gardens, Con point of view, it is trus, Philately may claim

duit Road.

A HOUSE is RIPON TERRACE. FLATS in MORETON TERRACE. ply tem

noble

companions: the same objections have been urged to Love and Faith. Once you have found these transcendentalisms the world. it is is changed to you: not having seen them, it difficult to believe that they exist. But with- THE, HONGKONG LAND INVEST-out holding a brief either for or againe hob- MENT & AGENCY CO, LU. bies in general and Philately in particular,

71 there are several interesting points and in Hayvony. 1st June, rocó.

cidents connected with the manufacture

and history of postage stamps which might be set down in the category of things not

KNUTSFORD TERRACE, known or at the least not gencially orally|

TO LET.

N°

15.

Apply to

KOWLOON,

THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST.

.MENT & AGENCY CO., LD, Hongkong, 30th December, 1909.

TO LET.

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That there

is a very large public interested beyond this point in the subject the present International Philatelic Exhibition at the Royal Horticultural Hall will bear sufficient witness.

Probably very few people have noticed that the portrait of our Sovereign is the only indica tion of nationality on our stamps. they bear a value, but no name. There have occasionally

GODOWN No. 3. NEW PRAYA, Kennedy been sets from other countries with the name

Apply tom

Town.

THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST

MENT & AGENCY.COM, LD. Hongkong, 27th June, 1905.

TO LET.

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of

"TWO GODOWNS at East Point, close to

hable for the toroge any Cargo.

Floor Area 6,100 square feet each. Apply to-

JARDINE, MATHESON & Ch Hongkong. zoth January, qu

N°

TOFFEES. (61

SANITARY BOARD OFFICE,

Hongkong..

TO THE OWNERS OF DOMESTIC BUILDINGS,

TAKE NOTICE that under No. 5 of 1 the DOMESTIC CLEANLINESS and VENTILATION BYE-LAWS (as amended), every Domestic Building or part of such Building within the WESTERN DIVISION of the fary.or ICTORIA occupied by members of here than one family misst be Cleanted and Dinewashed THROUGHOUT by the owner during the months of May and June,

N..The word "Throughout" used in this notice means that the Houses should be lime. washed in respect of all the Walls of each Room and Staircase, all Cubicle Partitions, Stair Casinge 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 Wals Limewashed up to the level of the first floor..

Carved, Painted or Polished Woodwork in good condition, however, need not be lime. washed but must be Cleansed.

The Western Division of the City lies to the West of 'Tank Lane and Cleverley Street.

G. A. WOODCOCK, Secretary,

Dated this 1st day of June, tood

FURNITURE WAREHOUSE'

(655

ŁI KWONG LOONG & CO.,

司公 M # 4.

CABINET-HAKERS AND ART DECORATORS, from Shanghai, has re-opened their FURNITURE STORE

Bl

No. 3, DES VUX ROAD CENTRAL. The only Shop in Hongkong with this name.

WHERE

THERE HIGH-CLASS FURNITURE of every description can be made to order in any design required.

Have been patronised by the Hongkong Club, Hongkong Hotel. Telegraph Co., Messrs, A. S. Watson & Co., I.d, Fums and other leading Establishment in the Colony, to whom refer- ence may be made as to the Superior Work- manship and Materials of the Furallure, &c., supplied,

Hongkong, folios

WM. POWELL,

LTD.,

ALEXANDRA

BUILDINGS,

Des Voeux Road.

Jingkong, zob June 1906,

Mesir, A. S, Watson & Co., Ltd, write as

"We have pleasure in stating that Mr. LI KWONG LOONG furnished the Annexe to our Dispensary and gave us every satis. faction,"

(Sd) A. S. WATSON & Co., La ORDERS punctual attended to, and CHAPGES most moderate.

AN INSPECTION INVITAD. Hangkang, ist March, 1006.

(206

THE HONGKONG

STUDIO,

HIGHER CLASS PHOTOGRAPHER,

41 243, QUEEN's Boap CentrAL, TOP FLOOR.

TO LET.

OLD

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THE

Intimations.

NOTICE.

THE HONGKONG & CHINA GAS CO.

beg to notify the public that 1--

(A) No SungiblARY CHINESE of JAPANEBE

Coins can be accepted in payment of accounts due to the Company, and

(D) HONGKONG COINS can only be accepted

in amounis of $1 or under: "

GEORGE CURRY,

Haagkenne, 27th Juns, ranh,

DUTCH

Local Secretary,

1676

RS.

CIGARS,.

MIXTURE OF JAVA AND BRAZIL TOBACCO WITH SUMATRA COVER. Well-known' brands are :-- Mercario (Cigarellos), Orlanda' Carlo Baito, Flor de Flores. Timosa. Don Alones,

Club. La Bella Rita. '

.* Excellente.

HAMBURG CIGARS OF. BUST Brazil Tobacco. Roland von Hamburg. Recordschlager.

Flor de Mondego. Hammonia Docks!

Aristocracia.

Beat everything of same origin.

VIRGINIA CIGARS OF BEST VIRGINIA Tobacco. Liliput Export,

Deliciosas,

Proprictario, Liliput Proprietario,

Export.

- SOLE IMPORTER::~~

LUTGENS, EINSTMANN & CO., 1, Pedder Street, 2. Third Floor. Please take the Lift. Hongkong, 12th April, 1906,

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omitted, and most unpaid letter stamps bear none; but British siamps have never done so. Though not by any, means entirely the first to uso adhesive postage stamps, our country was the first to introduce official and and thus general prepaid penny, postage, designed her stamps with Do regard to foreign countries: A postage stamp was a British stamp, of course, and that was all there was

F. BLACKHEAD & CO., say about it. These grasping islanders! But sail follow. i

a regalar issue three SHF-CHandlers, SÄILMAKERS, “and, the other evilised countries, years later,

COAL AND ProvisioN MER recognising the satisfactory nature of the boon,CHANTS, NAVAL CONTRACTORS did not lag far behind.

AND GENERAL COMMISSION

to

Itis curious to hote that what are commonly regarded at the most valuable stamps.are_not by any means the most rare of the Blue Mauritius, for instance, around, which -much- fabulous ta.ca have been woven, some twenty specimens are known to exist; while of two BAILEY. stamps at least only are copy each has ever been discovered, there me an early provisional stamp of British Guiana, date 1856, and a sur charged Italian stamp with surcharge

Apply to-

ARRATOON V. APCAR & Co.,

45, Wyndhamn Breet, Hongkong, 26th April, 1906.

For Sale.

FOR SALE.

AGENTS,

GROUND FLOOR,

ST. GEORGE'S BUILDING, HONGKONG,

SOAP AND SODA MANUFACTURERS. -SOLE AGENTS FOR

fco ously invened. The black V.R., tao, eagerlyH COMPOSITION RED NAND

NEW TEAKWOOD MOTOR LAUNCH,

33 fi, x 6 ft. '6'in.

ศ

Fitted with 15 R.P. "Gardner." Kerosine or Gasoline Engine, ruas equally well with either.

"Gaines" Reversible Propeller with Wheel Reversing Gear.

110 HP. Gardner Engine.

second hand.

•

165 v. 45 amp. "Openshaw" Dynamo, in

first-class order.

sought by inme, though prepared for postal use, was never circulated and very strict philatelists therefore will not admit it to a collection at all. For the same reason the Finland mourning stamp, joy of the young collector's heart, and the numerous exbibition sets

really come under the headpi, do not

of official

stamps but there are few. who would be so

fidious as to deny the hospitality of their

albums to the former guest at least.

Of designs for stamps the name is legion, and there is scarcely any branch of art that has ot at some time been pressed into the service, Portraits, landscapes, maps, architecture, astronomy, birds, heast, fish, insetis, rail- ways, steamboats, motor cars, heraldic em.. blems, symbolic and classic figures, all are represented; to say nothing of numberless his- Dr. Gaines Propeller to suit the above.toric scents ranging from the news of yester

day to a well-known incident in the career of 115 H.P. "Gaines" Propeller.

Adam and Eve, as shown in the stamps of OH.P. International Kerosine Engine, Viborg Map stamps seem the least popular,

and perhaps with reason, since the Domini can Republic was very nearly rushed into war six years ago by issuing a

1et representing the island of Hayti with the divisional line so badly indicated that the other half of the island regarded it as a symbol of intentional appro psiatibus and even the Canadian Jubilea this, stamps, the best-known specimens of India and Australia are often found claiming more than their due share of their respective oceans. Portraits of Sovereigns, Presidents, generals, and heroes-will probably always be the favourite, as it was the first, ides for a stamp, though one remarkable gap in this rule in noticeable: the German Emperor, not commonly credited with a desire to bide his In Caske of 375 Bbs, net $4.75 per Cask light under bushel, having never been re-

presented on his stamps. ck Factory.

Apply-

T. J. STEVENSON,

23. Wyndham Street.

(683 Hongkong, 28th June, 1906, GREEN ISLAND CEMENT COMPANY, LIMITED.

PORTLAND CEMENT.

is

BRAND, HARTMANN'S GREY PAINT, DAIMLER'S PATENT MOTOR LAUNCHES.. *C..

*C

Sole Agomir for FERGUSON'S SPECIAL CREAM

and

P. & SPECIAL LIQUER SCOTCH WHISKY, "&c

· EVERY KIND OF SHIP'S STORES. AND REQUISITES ALWAYS IN STOCK

BATT REASONABLE PRICES. Hongkong, 7ih-March; 1005

Consignees.

S.S. "TONKIN."

COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES:

I

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

CONSIGNEES of Cargo from Londori

Ax... Charente and Medos, and from. Havre ex 1.9. Médoc, in connection with above Steamer, are hereby informed that their Goods, with the exception of Opium, Treasure and Valuables are being landed and stored at their risks into the hazardous and/or extra hazardous Godawns of the Hong kang and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Limited, at Kowloon, whence delivery may be obtained immediately after landing.

Optional Cargo will be forwarded on unless intimation is received from the Consignees before a F.M., TO-FAY, requesting it to be landed here.

Stories, tragic, ludicrous, pathetic, attach to lo Bags of asa Bs. net $2.80 per Bag many a stamp: and there is a vast amount of history to be read in this small compass. It ex Factory:

ely that there are few who have not had

Bill of Lading will be countenigned by the SHEWAN, TOMES & CO.,

sut to them during this last year the Undersigned. Goods remaining unclaimed General Managers.

ghastly death mask of the murdered Alexan-

me after WEDNESDAY, the 4th July, at Noon, der hanidly discovered in the handsome Hongkong, talk September, 1904.

coronaties stamps of the naw while many have smiled at the King of Servia: French FOR SALE.

design of the Sower, to persistently and illogically sowing agair st the wind! Refore her WELSBACH'S IN. came the lady holding a tablet inscribed Droits de l'Homme," an ungallant limita DOOR and OUT-tion to offensive to the ladies of France One

· DOOR

was very quickly withdrawn. 4-LIGHT bat it GAS ARC LAMPS, of the quaintest compromises postal history records was when the island of layti' had Den stamp with the head Do. BOXED LIGHTS, just designed a

of its President Salomon, before a sudden Do, HARP LAMPS. revolution compelled him to dy, and the Post Office-being like Mrs. Gilpin, "of a frugal Do. MANTLES, CHIM;" mind," decided it was a pity to waste the NEYS, GLOBES, lamps, to they would use them upside down, any were correctly attached the letter should count as unpaid,

SHADES, &c, &c.,

and INCANDESCENT

GASOLINE LAMPS of all descriptions from best

makes,

and if

Of wonderful discoveries in ancient aibums

offerretro discorth thousands of pounds

will be subject to rent and landing charge,

All claims must be sent is to me on or before the 4th July, or they will not be recognised.

All damaged packages will be examined on WEDNESDAY, the 4th July, at 3 PM. No Fire Insurance has been effected.

G. DR CHAMPEAUX, Agent. Hongkong, 27th June, 1008

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

"GLEN" LINE OF STEAMERS.

ANTWERP, MIDDLESBORO', LONDON, COLOMBO AND STRAITS,

HE Steamship

FROM

THE

.

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"GLENTURRET" there are, of course, many tales, and some of these are by no means legendary. If every having arrived from the above Ports, Consigneer Napoleonic soldier carried a possibis marshal's of Cargo by her are hereby informed that their bátor in bie knapsack, so collector hoard & Blus Mauritius unteco Goods are being landed at their risk into the unrecognised Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon NAPHTHA of the best

in his swap-book-or more probably in his Wharf and Godown Co., Limited, at Kowloon, kind for GASOLINE | father's or his uncle's swop-book, Bat the where each consignment will be sorted aut LAMPS and GASOLINE mast beautiful stamps, both in design and mark by male and delivery can be obtalend

execution, Are Usually the least ENGINES, kept in stock.

valuable, as soon is the Goods are landed. possibly because they are mostly issued rathes

Optional Goods will be carried on unless TAI KHONG CO.

with a ylaw to being bought up by

collectors 109, Des Voeux Roni Centrai

then being put into useful circulation. Sa instructions are given to the contrary before tengkong, 10th April, mad

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And so unnecessary, Indeed, were the F.M., TO-DAY.

Goods not cleared by the and proxing will surcharged stamps at one time issued

No Fire Insurance will be effected,

COLD STORAGE.

o of aur colonies that the then Colonial be subject to rent,

Secretary found himself obliged in record

PORTRAITS, GROUPS and ENLAR TETONGKONG ICE COMPANY, siers protest on the matter. fut.st will be

and COPYING in sJį Sizes.

1. RGE SELECTION OF VIEWS ALWAYS ON HAND.

PRICE VERY MODERATE: Hongkong, 24th September, zgnj

+

LTD., have now 40,00 Cubic feet of seas that at very small expense the most COLD STORAGE available at EAST POINT, impecanious can gather an interesting if not Stores will be Open at to A.M. and 4 P.M. valuabia colection, and it is probably because of daily, Sunday excepted, to receive and deliver this that the hobby is such a favourite with every class. Masy, too, assign themselves voluntary perishable goods.

Ww. PARLANE, limitations, such as one continent only, or cer- tain countries; some confine themselves to (71 ! unused specimens, others Hongkong, 12nd June, 1903.

All damaged packages must be. left in the Godowns, and a certificats of the damige obtained from the Goddwn Company within ten days after the steamers arrival.

No claims will be recognited if not presented" within 14 days of the ship's arrival. ⠀⠀

MCGREGOR BROS, & GOW, used. The ua, j Hongkong. 25th June, 1976.

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Intimations.

THE POPULAR

SCOTCH

"BLACK & WHITE"

JAMES BUCHANAN & 00.

ECOTCH WHISKY DISTILLERS, By Appointment to B.M. THE KING

HRH the PRINCE of WALES

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

TUBORG BEER,

FIRST CLA PILSENER BEER guaranteed free from Salicylic Acid, and any other Chemicals,

PRICE 510.50 per case of 48 hotties (quans) or:6 dos pints.

Special Prices for Quantities.

Sole Agents

SIEMSSEN & CO.

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Hongkong, coth fantaev, root,

THE WINE GROWERS SUPPLY CO.

BARRETTO & Co,

General Agents, Hongkong,

LIQUEURS.

L. ROZET & CO., BORDEAUX,

Special Brands,

Apricot Brandy $1.50 Per Bottle Quarte,

Blackberry Brandy 1.50

Cherry Brandy ... 1.73.

Cherry Whisky 1,60

Croix. Jaunne

2.75

Imperial Orange -

Brady 2.75

་ ་

Mandarine Brandy 2.50

reach Brendy... 1.50

BARETIO. Đây

No 33 & 24, Bøk Baddłogą,

Queep's Rand C Tungkong, 27th June, 1906,