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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, TUESDAY FEBRUARY 12 1907.

Entimation.

Entimations.

NOTICE.

Powell's

ALEXANDRA

BUILDINGS.

FOR THE

THE CHINESE NEW YEAR..

HOW THE OCCASION IS CELEBRATED.

The "kitchan gods," the god of wealth and god of joy, are supposed to have ascended to heaven during the close of the Old Year to report to the "Great Pearly Emporor" in regard

Entimations.

WHAT IT WILL DO.

The ordinary man at home would expect to the affairs under their supervision. As they will do tent as an article of turniture. A man A women buys a sewing machine for what it

that his New Year is univeraz) event, and would be doubtless surprised, if he came to the East, to know that each different religion invariably celebrates the incoming of a New Year at different periods. The grenjest boil; Mr. RACHIRAM, who days of the Chinese commence on January ag, and last for fteen days, but the first day. that naturally marked by the principal

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was acting as our Mana-solemnities, id to the European away in

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ger for some time, has from the 17th October,

1906, severed his con- nection with us, and the firm will not hold itself

RACES. RESPONSIBLE FOR

SMART.

COSTUMES,

Light Tweeds,

ANY

DEBTS incurred by him hereafter or before.

the East in the Straits Settlements, of which we now write-it is a peculiarly weird and superstitious time; the Chinese superstition is

trong na to be almost infectious. Every, Chinaman, from the richest tówkay" to the humblest "sinkeh,' eagerly looks for

are supposed to descend on this day they are this suitably welcomed.

On the eighth day the ceremony of worship ping heaven is held amid much merriment and good tidings. This is known as the "Sumbayang Tekous" among the Straits-born Chinese, by whom the fate is chiefly observed,

fifteenth day, when all devils are scared away The end is supposed to be reached on the

by the Chinaman's spirit-destroyar-the in evitable cracker." The is the time when Chin- ese are allowed more freedom. Places of worship their own temples are visited on the sixteenib day of, the holidays, and several evenings before the waning of the grant Hastem moon they drive out in their hundreds to all and worry. Wars muy break out, fortunes public places.-P.31 G. in Singapore Free

ward to New Year, a day of test from all foll be made and lost, it matters not to the

Chinaman his New Year holds vary much of that charm which makes life worth living.

and it is the one occasion in the whole round that he pursues, and this with relentless mer- riment.

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HERALDING THE APPROACH. Some days before the "hari besar" (Malay for great day) clatives, and friends exchange presents-poultry, duit, and cakes, called in Malay "Kweh bakut." It is at the New Year when a Chinaman's debts must be paid and dues collected, for does he not start with feab account books: those wonderful cash books

'Press.

Entimations.

HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANK

ING CORPORATION.

OTICE is hereby that the ORDIN

N. ARY HALF YEARLY MEETING OF THE SHAREHOLDERS in this Corporation SATURDAY, the 16th day of February, 1907, will be held at the City Hall, Hongkong, on at Noon, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Court of Directors together with a Biatement of Accounts to 31st December,

By Order of the Court of Directors,

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Consignees.

INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION

COMPANY. LIMITED,

FROM CALCUTT^, RENANG AND SINGAPORE,

carriek a watch to tell him the time; not as an investment of surplus capital.

The same principle when one is ill. We want the medi.THE cing or the treatment which will relieve and cure. The friend in need`must be a friend indeed-something. or somebody, with a that justifies our confidence. There should be reputation, with a good record, with a history

no guesswork in treating disease. People have, the right to wow what a medicine is, and what it will do, before they take it. It must have behind it an open record of benefit to others for the same disease-a series of cures that proves its merit and inspired confidence. It is because it has such a record that

WAMPOLE'S PREPARATION

Company's Steamship

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

Cargo impeding the discharge or remaining landed at Consigneer' risk and expense. on board after 4, P.M., the 15th inst, will be

No Fire Insurance will bo'effectád, ke Bills of Lading will be countersigned by

JARDINE, MATHESON & Ca,

General Managers. Hongkong; 11th February, 1907,

NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD, `BREMEN, IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE,

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.~-

HE Steamship THE

"SACHSEN"

having are hereby arrived, Consignees of Care exception of Opium, Treasure and Valuables, are being landed and stored at their risk into the hazardous andfor extra hazardous Godowns of the Hong- kong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Com- pany, Timited, Kowloon, whence delivery may he obtained.

is bought and used without hesitation or doubt. It Good Name is the solid basis for the faith the people have in it ; and a good name has to be earned by good deeds. For the purposes practical. It does what you have a right 19 for which it is commended it is honest, true and

expect it to do. "It is palatable as honey and. contains all the nutritive and curative properties of Pure Cod Liver Oil, combined with the Compound Syrup of Hypophosphites and the Anemis, Nervous and General Debility, In- Extracts of Malt and Wild Cherry. In Scrofuta, fluenza, Blood Impurities and Wasting Com- plaints, it is to be thoroughly relied upon. Dr. J.L.Carrick says, "I have had remarkable success with it in the treatment of Consumption, Chronic Bronchitis, Catarrh and Scrofulous] Affections. It is of special value in nervous. prostration and depraved nutrition; it stimulates the appetite and the digestion, promotes assimilation, and enters directly into the circulation with the, food. I consider it a mar. velous success in medicine." Every dose NCR beray Rives that the RE-effective. You cannot be disappointed in it."

GISTER OF SHARES of the Corpora- Sold by chemists. tion will be CLOSED from MONDAY, the 4th, to the 16th day of February, 1907, (bath days inclusive), during which period no Transfer of Shares can be registered.

K. A. J. CHOTIRMA LL with only one side? A Chinaman will never 1906.

Holigkana, 8th February, 1907.,

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Cream Serges, &c. IN 19, the EXCHANGE BANKS will

COATS,

Cream Alpaca

and Serge,

Tussore Silk, &c.

MILLINERY,

The very Latest

from

LONDON & PARIS.

OSTRICH

FEATHER:

BOAS,

White, Grey, Black.

DAINTY

BLOUSES.

GLOVES,

FOOTWEAR,

SUNSHADES,

&c.,

&c.,

&c.

MODERATE PRIORS,

Wm. POWELL, Ld.,

*** HONGKONG.

Hongkong, gasƐ January, 1907,

worry you for money throughout the year, but on this occasion you are expected to play the man and pay your debts. Their houses no diag get a hiile siltention. Dit which has been allowed to accumulate throughout the year is, removed, the gateways are posted with new: CHINESE NEW YEAR HOLIDAYS.

red scrolls of paper, on which are inscribed appropriate characters in Chinese. The joss Naccordance with Cover BANK tahle of the family gods is decked with various be CLOSED by the Transaction of Public, eatables, such as fruits, manisan or preset- Business TOMORROW and THURSDAY, ved sweetmeats, the pumelo(Citrus decumana), the 13th and 14th instant.

oranges, called the "Ket-Tie," and the flowers Jongkong, 8th February, 1907.

of the narcissus, ¡Much'incenie is burnt, and large red candles lighted throughout the even. ing. Exactly at twelve midnight crackers are let off abundamily, to welcome another link of time, and the celebration of the festival then -Commences briskly. Until a white man kör | heard a'Chinese New Year, he can never say

he has Chinese crackers,

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FIRE INSURANCE ASSOCIATION

OF HONGKONG, - CHINESE NEW YEAR HOLIDAYS.

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OTICE 14 hereby given that FIRE IN- SURANCE OFFICES will be CLOSED for the Transaction of Public Business TO- MORROW vnd THURSDAY, the 13th and 14th instant respectively.

By Order,

A. R. LOWE

Secretary..... Hongkong, 11th Febittary, tong.. [221

CREEN 'ISLAND CEMENT ́COMPANY,

LIMITED.

PORTLAND CEMENT,

I. R. M. SMITH,'

Chief Manager,

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Hongkong. 29th January, 1907,

HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANK-

·ING CORPORATION.

OTICE

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By Order of the Court of Directors,

J. R. M. SMITH,

Chief Manager. Hongkong, 29th January, 1907.

HONGKONG ICE COMPANY, LIMITED.

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HONGKONG HORTICULTURAL

- SOCIETY.

FLOWER SHOW 1907.

INTENDING-Exhibitors are rotifed' that

The Classes and Groups In

which they intend to exhibit should be sent the Hon. Sec., Mr. L. GIBBS, 6, Beaconsfield Arcade, not later than TUESDAY, the rath

Optional Cargo will be forwarded uploa noties to the contrary be given before SATUR- DAY, the 9th February, at 5 P.M."

No Claims will be admitted after the 'Goods have left the Godowns, and all Gonds remain- ing undelivered after the 15th February, will be

subject to rent. “

All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods, are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on the 15th February, at 9.30 AM.

All Claims must reach us before the sand February, or they will not be recognized.

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

NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD,

MELCHERS & Co.,.

Agents,

Hongkong, 9th February, 1007.

·HAMBURG-AMERIKA LIKE.

HE.H. A. L. Steamship

THE HA. ORDINARY

At about four in the morning, a sacrifice to THANNUAL MEETING OF SHARE

heaven" and earth, called presenting rice on New Year's Day," is made, and, a busy day is heard then anticipated,

PECULIAR CUSTOMS.

instant TWENTY-SIXTH

HOLDERS will be held at the Offices of the General Managers, at 11.30 AM., on MON- DAY, 18th February, to receive a Statement of the Company's Accounts to grệt, December,

Gardens entered for "BEST KEPT GAR DENS Classes 5,6 and 7 in Group I, will be judged between the 18th and 20th instant.

"SCANDIA,"

Captain Dohren, having arrived, Consignees of Cargo are hereby requested to send in their Bills of Lading for countersignature by the Undersigned and to take immediate de-

On this auspicious day Chinese women do 1906, and the Report of the General Managers. PROPOSED CHRYSANTHEMUM SHOW. † livery of their goods from alongside.

not comb their hair, nor the men have their heads. Floors are not allowed to be swept, or even a broom to be ured, because if one should unwittingly do so the New Year would,' according to Chinèse belle', bring him nothing but il-luck. The Chinaman, by reason of his intense behef in and reverence for heaven and

In Caske of ́375 lbs. net::$4.50 pèr Case | chith, abstains' enurily' from eating meat on

ex Factory.

this day, the custom, being sometimes called In Bags of 250 ths. net $2.70 per earth, and is regarded as an act of merit and eating vegeinbles in honour of heaven and

ex Factory.

SHEWAN, TOMES & Co., tieneral Managers, Hehe 2nd (“clobët, 195

148.

restraint. All public business is suspended all shops, stalls, and business houses are closed. Many of the large stores and "hongs" do not open for the transaction of business for seven or eight days; some do not commaoca until the twelith, or even the fifteenth, day of the first month. The longer a stop is kept closed during the New Year festivities, the more respectable and reputable it seems to be ROYAL,regarded. Except the bare necessaries of food

Entertainments.

THEATRE

CITY BALL.

THE

HONGKONG AMATEUR DRAMATIC

CLUB will present

A FARCICAL COMEDY

ENTITLED

"FACING THE MUSIC," by

CHARLES HENRY DARNLEY,

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FRIDAY, 19th February, 1907. SATURDAY, 16th MONDAY,

18th

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Prices

***.***... $3, $2 and $1. Bilors and Soldiers in uniform half-price to Pit Stalls and Pit.

Booking Office at the ROBINSON PIANO CO. open os and after MONDAY, the 11th February, 1907, at 10 A.M.

Hongkong, 4th February, 1907.

A GRAND BENEFIT CONCERT, will be held in the

ST. ANDREW'S HALL,

.on

THURSDAY,

the 14th March 1907, 41 8,30 2.M.

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INDER the Auspices of Judge Naval and

UNI Military 848 Scott Canalitution, and

the Patronage of the District Grand Maier of Beottish I reemasonry in Hongkong and South China.

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Right War. Tir, G. P. JORDAN and Officers of the District Grand Lodge,

and Major W. A. F. WILLIAMSON and Officers of the Army Service Corps,

on behalf of the WIDOW AND FOUR CHILDREN OF STAFF SERGT, BLOGU

who died under distressing circumstances ut Colombo on his way home to England.

Reserva Sesta

Other Seats...................... Tickets may be obtained from ;-

required for daily use, very little or nothing of buying and selling is done for the first few days, because every one is feasting and resting 1 All this seems peculiar to the Western mind, and, indeed, is to every one coming straight from home,;, but one, noon gets to regard the Chinese New Year as the great "lazy occasion of the year

The adults of many families are not sup posed to retire for rest on the first night: ia not every Chinaman with the name, expected to carry out to the letter those sacred here- ditary rites of his forefathers 7. Many go through the ceremony of washing and ablution in warm water, in which are steeped the Aromatic leaves of the pumelo, or the "huang ph" (Buccaurra ·metleyaṇa),‚a' common fruit tree, known in Malay as pokok buah rambai." The idea is to wash off all the bad luck of the Old Year and prepare for a new lease of life, After prostrations have been ade before the altar, and heaps of sacrificial papers burnt as an expression of obligation to heaven, and earth for giving him protection and success in life, at dawn of day, if he is not playing at "fan-t'an" or "vingt-et-up," or sipping his cup of wine, the Chinaman dons his best clothes. With a packet of red coloured visit- ing cards (cut oblong and 6 in. by 4 in.; in size), on wi ich lik name and patronymic are writ ten or printed in large characters, he salien forth, accompanied by his children, if blessed with any, to pay his respects to his relatives and friends, leaving one of the male members at home to receive any expected callers. This called al-Jia" (which really means only new calls), and such calls have to be recipro cales, according to custam. Among the Jical Chinese, pink cards, printed with "pantuns," are left at the houses of friends. Here is a sample of the ' pantuns":

Rintang timor tergulong. Rumpot tekil di-tengah hutan. Minta umer saltinggi gunong,

fotak jerki'sebesar lautan. "Klong-her, kinog-heel" (Congratulations, congratulations) is the first greeting of a Chinamen, and the host brings forth hot tea and sweetmeats; then the female member of the house offer the children their little pra sot, which are always accompanied by a itle red packet containing a piece of sliver and a copper cash, this being kept through, Staff Sergt. Maj. J. NEWMAN, M.P.S.C. out the year as "angpau” or red packet-red

· Ms. JILLINGS, Mesars. Powell & Co. Staff Sergt. STOCK, Army Service Corps, Mr. J. MCLEOD, Victoria Gaol. Mr. GIBBONS; Army Ordnance Dept. C.Q.M.S. E. STONLOVER, R.G.A. Q.M.S. KING, Middlesex Regt.

being the symbol of happiness.~~

– J. ], BLAKEJ

Secretary,

Hongkong, gik February, 1907.-

On the fourth day a second sacrifice lo made {ano | mille time so the honour of the kitcham gode,

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company. will bo CLOSED from the 8th to the 18th February, both days inclusive.

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., General Managers. Hongkong, 2nd February, 1907. 1188

THE SHIU ON STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.

'ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING

It is proposed to hold a CHRYSANTHE- MUM SHOW next Wister. This intimation is given to enable those who wish to exhibit to make the necessary arrangements.

L. CIBBS,

Hongkong, 9th February, 1907.

Consignees.

Hon, Sec.

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NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD, BREMEN, IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL·LINE.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES,

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"PRINZ SIGISMUND," having arrived, Consignees of Cargo are hereby infoqued that their Goods, with the exception of Opium, Treasure and Valcaldes, are being landed and stored at their risk, into the hazardous and/or extia hazardous Godowns of the Hong- kong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Com- pany, Limited, at Kowloon and/or West Point, wbanca delivery may be obtained.

NOTICE is hereby given that an EXTRA- OF THE COMPANY will be held at the Com. pany's Registered Office No. 8, Queen's Road West, Victoria, Hongkong, on THURSDAY, the pth day of the 1st Moon of the 33rd year of Kwong Sul (the 21st day of February, 1997), at 13 o'clock noon, when the subjoined Resolutions General Meeting of the Company held on the which were passed at the Extraordinary THE Steamship 5th day of February, 1907, will be submitted for confirmation as Special Resolutions;

1. That the capital of the Company be in- creased from $150,000 to $350,000 by the issue of 5,coo fully paid up new shares of $20 each ranking for dividend, voting power and in all other respecte pari passu with the existing shares of the Company. 1.—That such new shares be offered in the first instance to the persons who on the 19th day of February, 1903, shall be the registered shareholders of the Company in the proportion of one new share for every old share held by them and that such offer be made by notice specifying the number shares which each such registered shareholder shall be entitled to take

up and limiting the time within which the offer if not accepted by payment of the full amount of $zo per share will be deemed to be declined and that the Directors be empowered to dispose of the shares not taken in response to such offer as they consider expedient in the interests of the Company,

of

By Order of the Board

·

ROAD CHEUK FAN

Manager, Shin On Steamship Co., Ltd. Hongkong, jth February, 1907.

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HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCK COMPANY, LIMITED.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

THE

THE ORDINARY YEARLY MEETL G OF SHAREHOLDERS will be held in the Offices of the Company, Queen's Buildings, New Praya, on MONDAY, the 25th February, 1907, at 12 o'clock Noon, for the purpose of receiving the Report, of the Directors and the Statement of Accounts to the 31st December, 1996

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 11th 10 the 25th February, both days inclusive.

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By Order of the Board of Directors,

THOS. I. ROSE,

· Secretary..

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Hongkong, 1st February 1907.

HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE' COMPANY, LIMITED,

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

"HE THIRTY-EIGH# ORDIÁRY MEETING OF SHAREHOLD KS

will be held at the Offices of the undersigned HUIT AM...RD THURSDAY, 108 7th March,...---

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the aisi inst, to the 7th proximo, both days inclusive,

JARDINE, MATHESON. & CO.,

A... Genéral Managers, Hongkong Fire Insurance Company, Limited, Hooghong, 11th February, 1007

Optional Cargo will be forwarded unicas notice to the contrary be given before FRI- DAY, the 8th February, at 5 PM.

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No. Claims will be admitted after the Goodr have left the Godowns, and all Goods remain- ing undelivered after, the 14th February, will be subject to rent.

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All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on the 14th February, at 9.30 A.M.

All Claims must reach us before the 19th February, 1907, or they will not be recognized.

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

NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD,

MELCHERS &. Co.

Agents. Hongkong, 6th February, 1007.

THE P

NOTICE TO' CONSIGNEES,--

THE P. & O. S. N. Cr ́s Steamer

"DELHI," FROM BOMBAY, ( ÓLOMBO AND STRAITS,

*

Optional Cargo will be forwardeð ugless cha notice to the contrary be given before TO....... DAY.

Any Cargo impeding her discharge will be landed into the hazardous and/or extra hazard- our Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godowa Co., Limited, and stored at Consignees' risk and exponat.

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

No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining undelivered after the 15th instant, will be subject to rent,

All broken, chafed and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on the'r5th lnst., st 3 FM.

No Fire Insurance has basa effected.

HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE,

Hongkong Office. Homebung. Eth February, 1907, [axy

"BEN" LINE OF STEAMERS.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES,

S.S. “BENCLEUCH,"

· FROM ANTWERP, LONDON AND STRAITS.

informed that all Goods are being landed ONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby

at their risk into the hazardous and/or extra hazardous Godowns of the Hongkong and Kow- loon Wharf and Godown Co., Ltd., whence andfar from the wharves delivery may be obtained,

No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowos, and all Goods under livered after the 14th instant, will be subject to rent.

All Claims against the Steamer must be preėm lés sented to the Undersigned on or before then atst ins, of they will not be recognized,, ***

All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowas, where they will be 'examined on the 12th instant, at 11 AM.

No Fire Insurance has been affected":- Bills of Lading will be countersigned by

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co., Agents, Ilangkong, 8th Feburary, 1907. /

faro

Consignees of Cargo by the above-narmer THE NEW FRENCH REMEDY

vessel are hereby inform, (thattheir Goads 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 märk by mark, and delivery can be obtained as soon as the Goods are fonded.

This vessel brings on Cargo

From London, &c, ex S.S., Marmora, From Calcutta, ex 8.5, Malacca. From Persian Gulf, ex. B,1.S.N. and B. &

P. 8. N. Co.'s Steamers.

Optional Goods will be landed here unless instructions are given to the contrary before 6 hours.

Gooda. not cleared by the 12th instant, at 4 PM, will be subject to rent.

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

TRADE

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Damaged. Packager misst bo'left' is the Godowns for examination by the Consignees THERAPION N031 and the Company's representative at an appointed hour.

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

No claim will be admitted after the goods have left the Godowns;

́E, A. HEWETT,

Superintendent

* Hongkong, 6th February, 1907)

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