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ation.

ALEXANDRA

BUILDINGS.

Ladies'

Millinery Department,

THIS WEEK:

SPECIAL SHOW LADIES' MILLINERY.

Latest

Shapes, Prevailing

Styles.

NEW CREATIONS

PARIS

FROM

∙AND

LONDON.

THE HONGKO

To Let

TO LET

No 68 LEIGHTON HILL

ROAD.

Apply to.........

HONGKONG AND`KOWLOON

LAND AND LOAN.CO., LD., No. 8, Queen's Road West, Hong kong, 14th January, 1908.

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#TO LET.

FORWARD

SINGAPORE BROKER'S BANKRUPTCY.

TUES AY MARCH

Will you be able to make any

Debtor

"1 am.unable to da

Eat, present, áble to said

do 10.

ted that $19,000 to Messia Mapassch," without bit koowledge; thinj about satisfying Mansteht We take the following from the Singaporeclaim in full Debtor, was now in business Free Press of 13th instant

with Mr. Hermann... Mr. Manasseh had on them $3,000 against security about Dec 30 His partner Mr. Saul Nathan had not lent

Another day, or a great part of it, was devol ed to the elucidation of the causes and effects. in the bankiusicy of Harold Latham, broker

"A" SILLY SAYING.. "It is a commen but allly opinion prevailing among a certain class of people that the wordo remedy tastes, amells or hurts, the more lish, physician. Be further adds efficacious it is. So says

Bays a well-known Eng

"For example, let us consider cad liver oil. As it is

Consignees

BEN, LINE OF STEAMERS.

ICE TACCONSIGNEES,

#RENVENUE.**

FROM ANTWERP, LONDON AND STRAITS

CONSIGNEES of Cuyo are hereby

BR (126 | Mr Justico Sercombe Smith continued the him money 106, On a previous insolvency extracted from the Ash this oil is so offensive informed that all Goods are being landed

HOUSE in KNUTSFORD TERRACK-

• KOWLOON.

Apply to-

THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST. MENT & AGENCY (CU, LII Hongkong, 18 March, 19% 8.

TO LET.

16

HAMBERS in No. СНА

7. WYNDHAM STREET, late Hotel Baltimore,

Tent:

41

inoderato,

First Floor of No. 6. QUEEN'S ROAD, Central, containing 6 Rooms and Bervants Quarter.

Apply to

DAVID, SASSOON & Co., LD. Hankony, 25th February, 19 8. (257

ONE

TO LET

NE LARGE ROOM, with Verandah,

Bathroom and Servants Quarters Separate entrance Suitable for two Bachelors, Magnificent view of the Harbour.

Apply to-

"LANS SOUCI,"

19, Robinson Road, Hongkong, 6th March, 1958€

[301

TO LET

HOUSE in KNUTSFORD TERRACE,

Kowloor. No 3, CANTON Villas.

Apply to

bearing yesterday in the Council Chambo The chief features were the evidence furnished from the Mercantile Back, and the further exe amination, of debtor, which in the bands of counsel for a creditor, produced a few interests. ing passages,

with Mr. Mactaggart, the creditors were paid in full. He had not tried to borrow money with which to meet his liabilities on this Occasion

"Why?" queried counsel

to the taste and smell that almost everybody at their risk into the hazardous and/or extra abhore it, and many cannot use it at all, nonsardous Godowns of the Hongkong and matter how badly they need it Yot cod liver Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co. Lid ollis one of the most valuable drugs in the whence and/or from the wharves delivery world, and it is the greatest pity thru the may be obtained the

No Claims will be admitted after the Goodi His lordship: "It would be poly changing not thus far been able to free it from those have left the Godowps, and all Goods remain- his creditors,”

peculiarities which so seriously interfere with ing undelivered after the 27th, inst, will be Witons had a share, la the new business usefulness." This was written years ago: subject to rent.

All Claims against the Steamer must be pre- with Harmann.

the work of civilizing and redeeming it howented to the Undersigned on or before the over has since been triumphantly accom- 24th inst., or they will not be recognized plished; and as a leading Ingredient in the

NOT SUFFICIENTLY EXAMINED M. Emerson explained at the outset that the Official Assignee had asked him to represent him on the present occasion, and he suggested that Mr, atham having been examined at

You have not been buying forward again, remedy called great length on the last occasion, it would behave you?" asked counsel. well now to take the other examination, an

Mr. Rowlard Allen: "I have been asked to represent. Mir, Liuton, so far as be is antitled to be represented, and I suggest to the Court that it is questionable whether it is, desirable; before the public examination of debtor is op cluded, that witnesses should be interposed.""

Alt. Enterson: "1 suggest that it is not unusual. As far as the creditors gn, and the Official Assignee, as -representing them, the examination of deb or i, fin?lkd."

· Alia lordship : " | stated 1.st (Ime that I would nol close the (xamination, because-mai ters might occur to me, but I have no futher questions to ask,”?

Mr. Hauris said he had a power of attorney from Mr. Maddest of Taiping a d would like to question Laban, as he considered he had not been asked sufficient questions,'

Mr. Be diell also had a power of attomey But his was a small matter, he said..

Coun el "What is it? ? The reply was, five-eighths.

* Yo,” replied Luban,

Latham "No,"

(ubter,)

All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be' examined on the 26th just, at A.M.

No Fire Insurance has been effected. Bill of Lading will be countersigned by

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Hongkong, zoth March, 1908,

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

"MALTA”

WAMPOLE'S PREPARATION | the oil retains all its wonderful curative pro- And you're not going to?" asked Mr.perties with no bad smell or taste whatever. It Hards.

is palatable na honey and contains all the nutritive and cumtive properties of Fure Cod THE WARNING.

Liver Oil, extracted by us from fresh cod Counsel: "Now mind you have said on your livers, combined with the Compound Symp of

you will not do any more forward. baying "Hypophosphites and Extracts of Malt and RE P. & O. S. N. Co.'s Steamer'

Wild Cherry; creating a medicine of unequaled power for the diseases most prevalent and fatal among men, women and children. Theft in no other remedy to compare with it. It in creases the digestive power of the stomach and in Binod Imparities, Weakness, Loss of Flesh, Throat and Lung Troubles, Nervous Dr pepsia, Scrofulous Affections, Thinness and Slow Development in the young, it gives quick and certain relief and cure, Dr. G. C. Shannon, of Canada, says: "I shall continue its use with, Insure, great advantage to my patients and satisfapilon to myself". Has all the virtues of cod liver oil; none of its faults. You may bottle convinces. Sold by all chemists.

Counsel' put several questions regarding Yap Yowieck and then asked if there was any loss caused 10. him by, Dr. Young, and Latham raid "Yes. This was through the non-delivery of shares which they could set deliver, and buyers claimed against them, Roughly they might have lot $3.000, or $4,000, but be did not remember. Manasses and C, were certainly not "upporting him throu.h thick and thir. They had not lent him a single ce

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FROM BOMBAY, COLOMBO AND STRAITS. Consignees of Cargo by the above-named vessel are hereby informed that their Goods Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown are being landed and placed as their risk in the Company's Godawns at Kowloon, where each consignment will be sured out mark by mark, and delivery can be obtained as soon as

Goods are Inoded.

the

This vessal brings on Cargo

From London, &c., ex S.S. Himalaya, From Calcutta, ex 5.5. Sardinia. From Persian Gulf, är B.I.S.N. and B. & P.S. N. Co's Steamers, wit Optional Goods will he landed here uniem

6 hours.

THE CHEQUR TO MAMASJER Mr. A. M. Hogg was called after the lus. checo, adjournment, and was asked, by the trust it fully; it cannot disappoint or fail. One instructions are given to the contrary before

cling Assigned if Tan flood Guan had ever received shares he had not paid for and, the reply was 'no." The, balance due by him, at the end of the year was for differ ences only. The balance due on Dec. 31 to

EVIDENCE FROM THE BANK. Algernon Robert Linton, acting manager of the Mercantile Bank of India, a position he had occupied about two years and six months, deposed that Latham & Co, thad banked with them since February, 1957 On Dec.

ith last year they had an overdraft ofADA: seh would have been $12,000 edd. A $500 odd, "On that date he wrote asking that the money might be paid off or that he might be secured. Latham called to see him HOUSES ID AUSTIN AVENUE, Kowloon, next day, and said, ons we to comply at the

THE HONGKONG land invest MENT & AGENCY CO. LN Hongkong, 23rd March, 1998.

TO LET...

A

Immediats Possession. Apply 10

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A. RAYMOND,

C/o S.-J. David & Co. Hongkong, 23rd March, 1008. "

TO LET.

NE FOUR-KOOMED HOUSE, NAVA HART, Dear East Faint,

1177

cheque for $1,700 had, however, bien paid and the amount due was really about $19,000, Ha received a cheque on January 2, for $19,9at and did not prasthis through the Bank hand- barrassed and was unable moment. He said he had made losies, the gitto Manasseh. The reason was phitly owing to the rush and excitement of the settle. "chief" of "which" "WYap Teck;-fail-

ment and partlyg Mansells promise to ing to deliyar contracts, but he allowed advance cab on any shares they might have December settlement to pass through his delivered to them and be unable to deliver to books the account would be reduced by about their buyers All this caused him to let the $5,000 owing to brokerages dedidifferences.heque go to: Minasch. He Informed Mr. He said "I will allow "the se'tlement to pass through," He agreed with Lathan's statement" Apply to

JARDINE, MATHESON & COLD. that he should pay cheques in and draw on them, but he was to reduce the overdraft Hongkong, 21st March, 19c8.

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Witaens find no further convert on about this matter unit 'ecember 3th, when a sum of $20, 100 was paid in by cheque. As to the expression he u ed " circumstanc■ had change edIn his opinion they had. He had heard epons from prope concerned in the share settlement in whom Latham was interested. Witness had reason in believe certain people were not going to deliver and which Latham [7a relied on geuing in. Witness gave Lalbam

TO LET: ... |-ROOMED HOUSES in Gap ROAD dear 4 the Race Course within easy access to the Lower Level Tramway. Rent very moderate. FLATS for Europeans in WILD DELL BUILDINGS, No. 147, Wanchai Road.

Apply to-

PERCY SMITH & SETH. Hodgkong, 16th December, 1907.

TO LET

OFFICE and ROOMS on the 1st and 2nd Floors of No, 14. Der Vaux Road Central (formerly occupied by Messrs. Shewap, Tomes & Co.)..

Apply tow THE COMPRADORE DEPARTMENT, Jardine, Mathieson & Co., Ltd.,

Connaught Road Central, Hongkong, 24th February, rock

,TO LET

HATHERLEIGH,' CONDUIT, ROAD.

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A HOUSE in CLIFTON GARDENS, COM

duit Road

OFFICES in YORK BUILDING, GODDWINS′′ in PRÁVA EAST, BLUE BUILDINGS, and No. 16B, Des Vaux ROAD'makt to the Hongkong Hotel.. FLATS in MOUSTON TERRACK. OFFICES, on TOP FLOOR, No. 2, CON

NAUGHT ROAD," facing the Cricket Ground.

Doxplanation.

Vhes Lathin went into bankruptcy owed the flank 38 cents-they were practically square.

"Do you not know," asked counsel, that in Singapore it is constantly the practice with brokers to deliver crip without getting chiques, or on the other band, occasionally to gel chèques without delivering Scrip?

"Oh yes," was witness' answer. "When did you first begin to believe the sei. tlement might not go through )“*

Witness: 1 was in doubt from Dec. 13 to 30th,"

Mi, Harris Then desired to question witness but his lordship replied that his authority was only a cross-examine the debtor.

Counsel however asked a few questions. through the Court.

Witness did not, consent to allow Mr. Latham to have an overdraft after Dec. 13; Or rather to increase it. Mr. Latham did not,

No. 10, DFS VEUX ROAD CENTRAL,give him the names of persons having con

1st Floor,

HOUSES in WONG NAY CHONG ROAR.

Apply to

tracts with him.

**HIS TEMPORARY DIFFICULTIES." Couose: Deb or ascribed his rain to Yap

THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST | Yow Tock?"

MENT & AGENCY CO. ASX:", Hongkong, 23rd Mar h⋅ 1008,

Now Showing 0. C. MOOSA,

in the

Millinery Department.

WM. POWELL, LTD.,

Des Voeux Road,

28, Queen's Road, HONGKONG.

S, D'AGUILAR STREET.

JUST UNPACKED A LARGE SPLENDID STOCK OF FRENCH MILLINERY,

11

VARIOUS SHAPES AND COLOURS,

60.

Witness His temporary dificulties.? Mr Hogg he knew as Mr. Latham's assistant formetly. Mr. Linton went on to day his Bank' bad been paid in full,

By Mr. Allen, through the County. He had known brokers act as jibbert: "Ho. knew Dow that. Me Latham had acted as Jabber. Laihan apresented to him bls. Sosacial position when he agreed to put the settle ment through. After Dac. 13, ba found that Latham had not made the fullest dis cloiuses to him on the 13th and he considered be halla right to terminate this overdraft st any moment. If he had known on Dec. Is, what he knew now he would certainly not have allowed the overdraft to continue. At the data Es closed the overdraft he’topld not say whe- ther Latham was bankrupt or not, in acting.] se he had done ja thin caso it was a question of his own discretion,

MA HARRIS AND DEBTOR,

SHOES SHOES SHOES M. Lathans gains; went into the witness

BLE, AND TAN:GLAGE/KID from the best American Minufacturer,

FLANNELS, I'M EEDS, SERGES, Ladis DRESSING GOWNS

JACKETS

applicatio

box, and was questioned by Mr. Harris. Asked what happened to his books when be led his petition, debtor aald: they were handed to Cfficial Arignee Then they want to Mr Derick's. They was there about ten day He bad known Derrick for many years

?

was not aware that, counsel wat books ('he asked Mr. Baddeley to let' go to the Official Assignee. ....... Mr. Derrick's every day,

His lordships

Debtor has to render

ɑyou: made, sayƐD

MUSIC LESSON,

II "

ESSONS in Vialle, Mandoliae and Galtar

at pupils residence. Evening engagements for Dances and

Apply to

Conceris.

E..J. LOPES. Clo Hongkong Telegraph Office. aftonzkora, gih. March, 1008.

302

COLONIAL SECRETARY'S DEPART- MENT.

F. H. MAY, Colonial Secretary,

Hongking, 70th March, roo8,

[339

Lastam of this promise. He had no instrucTT is hereby notified that information has tions not top is the money inju the Bank,

I been received from the Military Authorities . By Mr, Manisa "When he handed the che that FIELD FIRING will be carried out on que to Manaich he know they might possibly the 23rd, 25th and 27th instant, is a rectangle. be in dificulties, Mansteh was pressing of Chok Un and in the direction of Lios for payment on January. 2. His sly reason

Rock. for paying Manassch then was his promie of assistance with regard in contracle, He believed in Manassel's promise. He thought Latham ad Company may pay 5 per cent. He did pet'ultain Lathan's consent as to pay. in the Sig. o. S tuld, debtor afterwards and Latham thought he had made a mistake.

Frekiel Mapasich, merchant, corroborated the last witness on the sul ject of the cheque for $19.00. It was not," he said, unusual for him to receiv..another's cheque. He had re ceived much larger soms in settlement than, $19,000,

The public examination of the debtor was ther closed, but it is proposed by the Act.ng Assignee to call Yap Yow Tack

Auctions.

PUBLIC AUCTION

THE Undersigned have received instructions to sell by

PUBLIC AUCTION,

FOR ACCOUNT OF THE CONCERNED,.

THURSDAY.”

the 26th March, 1908, at fà 4.M., ht their Sales Rooms, Nn. 8, Dei Vœux Road, corner of Ice Hauss Street,

A LAROH ASSORTMENT OF 'DINNER SERVI, ES, TEA SETA,

TOILET SET, &c. &c;

Also.

A QUANTITY. OF SUNDRY

·

HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE.

TERMI-AS Qruplats

HUGHES & OUGH,

Auctioneers: Môn,kuk, 231d Watch; 148 má 1345

PUBLIC AUCTION.

THE Undersigned have received instructions

, to sail by:

·PUBLIC AUCTION, FOR ACCOUNT OF THE CONCERNED,

SATURDAY,

"the 2815 ́March, 1008, at 2:30 P.M., at their Saléd Rooms, No. 8, Des Voeux Road,

corner of Ica House, Street, nii

(A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF JAPANESE CUR103,

La Comprising MAKUDZU, ARITA and IMARI VASES,

LASTBUDDAKS, ORNA-

TEA SETS OLDE SATSUMAR VASES INCENSE BURNERS, PLATES, BOWLS, GOLD and SILVER CLOISONNE TEA CARVED BRASS, 104, MRHTS-90) VORY CARVINGS SILK. EMBROIDERED WALL HANGINGS,

DSPREADS SCREENS MOTHERO PEARL, INLAID SCREENS,"PANELS and Aquadilly rf CHERRYWOOD SOFAS,

TABLES and CHAIRS

ALSO

KAGA TEA SETF, Gatalóguag will be issued?

ES & HOUG

HARFOUR MASTER'S DEPARTMENT.

is hereby notified that information has iies that GUN PRACTICE will be carried

heen received from the Military Authori

out as under :-

On-TUESDAY, the 24th March:

From Pakshawan in an Easterly direction, at ranges up to 6,000 yards commence ing at 7.F.M., and finishing aỈ 10 PM.. above dates, Practice will take place on the ff the weather is unfavourable on the

following day.

All ships, junks and other vessels are lo keep clear of the ranges,

BASIL TAYLOR, Commander, RN.,

Harbour Master, &c. Hongkong, 20th March, 1908. [30

THE

Goods not cleared by the 15th .4.7.M., will be sabject to rent..

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

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

All Claims must be presented within ten days of the steamer's arrival bere after which date they cannot be recognised,

No Claims will be admitted after" the Goods have left the Godowns....

F. J. ABBOTT, Acting Superintendent, Hongkooz. zoth March, 1008

AMERICAN ASIATIC S.B. CO.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES,

FROM NEW YORK VIA SUEZ CANAL

Steamship

THE

"LOWTHER CASTLE"

Captain Lightoller, having arrived from the above Porte, unsigneas of Cargo: are beraby informed that their Goods are being landed at their risk into the Godowos of the Hongkong. and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company. Limited, Kowloon, and stored at

risk and expense,

pored at Consignees

No Claims will be admitted after the Goods · have left the Godowns, and all Goods remain ing undelivered after the 26th inst will be sublect to rent

to be left in the Godowns, where they will be All broken, chafed and damaged Goods are

examined on THURSDAY, the 26th inst, at 3 PM

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

SHEWAN, TOMES: & Co,

General Agents P Hoogkong 20th March, 1908, 20

"INDRA "LINE, LIMITED. NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

`FROM NEW YORK VIA SUEZ CANAL.

Company Steamship t

INDRAWADI

THE

RINA PROVIDENT LOAN AND having arrived from the above Ports, Consignees

MORTGAGE CO.,LD,

(CA) ITAL PAID UP ...........$1,250,000)

Loans of Mongage of House Property, &c. Gipods recriged on Storage, Advances made an Merchandise. Loans made on the Provident System.

(ales and Barticulars on application).

THE OFFICE OF TRUSTEE, EXECUTOR OF WILLS, WATTORNEY, &c., ` "Undertaken and Executed

SHEWAN, TOMES' & Co

Gener Managers. Dlongking, 19th March, -1908,-**

WHERE ARE

of Cargo are hereby informed that their Goods are being funded and placed at their risk in the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company's hazardous and/or extra hazardous' Godowns at Kowloon, whep each consignment will be sorted out mark by mark, and delivery. can be obtained as soon as the goódì. aró landed,

Goods not cleared by the 30th inst, at 4 PMj will be subject to rente

No Fire Insurance will be effected by us in noy case whatever,

All damaged packages must be left in the Godowns, and a certificate of the damage obtained from the Gotown Company within ten days after the vessel's arrival here, after [AB

which no claims will be recognised, Make Optional Goods will be landed høre unfous instructions are given to the contrary. Before Noon, TO-DAYTON

HENA, JARDINE, MATHESON & Co, Lid,

Age Agenti

YOU GOING? Hoogkong, 93rd March, 1909 (343

NOTICE TO CONSIGNERS,

WHY, TO CHAZALON & CO., THE P. & D. 8, N. Co's Staumer,

6, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, Where I am sure to find,the best FRENCH BONBONS,

LIQUEURS,

BURGUNDY,

BORDEAUX,

CHAMPAGNE

Hongkong, 20th January, 1905,

COLD STORAGE,

and)

CLARET.

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FROM ANTWERP, LONDON, MALTA, PORT SAID, SUEZ AND STRAITS, Consignees of Cargo by the shore-named vessel are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed and placed at their pirk in the Hongkong and Kowlood Wharf, and Godarun Dompany's Godowns at Kowloon, where each consignment will be sorted out Mary U MAL and delivery can be obtained as i Goods are landed, PapaSY WE ASINTAR Optional Goods will be landed hare tinlása instructions:

to the contrary before

Goods not claared by the 28th instant, at

will be subject to rent

No-Fire Insurance will be affected by and in

any case whateverp

Damaged » Packages must be Godowns for: examination by the THE HONGKONG ICE COMPANY and the Company representative

points, hour deal TDA kaya baw 20,000 Cubic feet of All claims must be

be presented with TORAGE: "PAİLABIN at EAST, POINT of the Meamer's arrival bere after žil: be. Open a 110.8MAKI CCFM5% they cannot be recogn Sunday excépted, to receiv a and dativer. » Nd claims Wil EA shable goodri,

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