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Intimation.

Powell's

ALEXANDRA

BUILDINGS.

GREAT CASH SALE

Household

Furnishing Goods.

"Now Proceeding.

·ART MUSLINS.

ART SERGE.

BEDSTEADS. BLANKETS. BEDSPREADS.

CARPETS.

CANDLE-SHADES. COIR MATTING.. COOKING

UTENSILS.

CREPES CRETONNES. CROCKERY. CRUMB CLOTHS. CUSHIONS.

CURTAINS.

FENDERS. FIRE IRONS. FURNITURE.

LINOLEUMS. LAMP SHADES.

RUGS.

SATEENS.

STAIR LINENS. STOVES.

&o, &c.,

&c.

GREAT

BARGAINS.

POWELL'S

ALEXANDRA

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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH THURSDAY NOVEMBER 19 1908.

DOCTOR'S INQUEST UN LIFE.

HE DISCURSES THE PSYCHOLOGY OF

SUCCESS.

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Dr. Thomas Claye Shaw, F.R.C.P., has been holding an inquait on life, and here follow some of his verdicts, as given to the Medical UNINTERESTING PROMINENT PEOPLE Graduates' Collège and Polyclinic, in London, "I have olen observed how very uninterest and reported by the Lancet. Dr. Shaw is Lec-log in private life are many persons of great turer on Psychological Medicine at -St. Bar, prominence in literature and arts yes, and in

'tholomew's Hospital.

"Success may be defined as the accomplish. ment, the realisation, of what was willed or wanted, the ripe fruition of the well-tended free," he said. "It is the tomb of energy, the collapse of strife, and the satisfied goal of ambition.

Intimations.

bat a lotus-eating fool, wasting the time by baking in an indolent atmosphere, thinking that he is doing his duty whilst all the time be is a doddering common-place person, cramped

A CONFIDENCE. and barna down by the weight which ought to said Lord Chatham, is a plant of slow be put on the shoulders of those who ate growth People believe in things that they standing by and laughing at him because of and in a broad sense they are right, What is sometimes called blind faith is not their-immunity.

faith at all. There must be reason and fact to form a foundation for trust. In regard to a "Has it cured others? Have cases: like mine medicine or remedy, for example, 'people ask, been relieved by it? Is it in harmony with record above suspicion? If so, it is worthy of the truths of modern science, and has it a confidence; and if I am ever attacked by any of the maladies for which it is commended I shall resort to it in fall belief in its power to help me." On these linos

science too. The ransom is obxidus,. Now-a-"

days there is, such great competition for new ideas or vagaries that writers consol, afford to give clues to possible successes to others, and so men who have achieved or are well on the road to successes will sit silently absorbing all that it being said or done around them, taking_overything, but giving nothing. I Success often comes from the most unlikely remember, a great society entertainer whose materials, because we cannot always predicate sallies provoked peals of laughter from just what is wanting to make a thing a successi | his audience, but privately he: wae a muit They trust it for the same reason that they

it may be a sudden presentation or ideal, or

an opportunity, or some unexpected combining any atmosphere in which he happened to tiresome person, sitting, and quietly assimilat- tion of circumstances. The failure of one individual or group of persons may mean the into, but conspicuous by a marked absence of be placed or had purposely thrown himself uccess of acother by the withdrawal of opposing but powerful and dangerous imciprocity, chewing, the cod of absorbed pe timents, and even a purposed failure may be coruscations of fancy from others, only to the cloaked means of success, as when a man

distribute them when the proper time arrived. Does the teacher or lecturer live who gives all goar bankrupt and then rises from his ashar

bix best to his pupils? The latter know that freed from ancumbrances and ready to soar to

they are conversant with all he has taught the empyreas.

them, but bs has generally kept something up

LIFE'S BLUE RIBUONS.

"One often beats of various blue ribbons

success or £ §. D.

bis sleeve.

17 MEN LIVED AGAIN,

which are the local signs of success. I suppose I have often wondered what would happen that the blue ribbon of medicine is to be Presi-if men could live their lives again, retaining dent of the Royal College of Physicians; of their experiences of mistakes and successes surgery, to be the President of the Royal with a fair knowledge of the causes that led to College of Surgeons; of science, to be President them. It might turn out that the liess of former of the Royal Society; in politics, to be Prime successes would not be available, because Minister; in art, to be the President of the others would see what was being done, and Royal Academy; but what is the criterion of would checkmate it. Certainly some failures success in literatura with its sub-divisions of would be tursad into successes because the poetry, fiction, and history?

scheme would know how to avoid former pit fails. The validity of former experience would "Here, though there is much competition, advancement and progress because the know- certainly tend to loogavity but might delay. there is no office which can coafer the cachet ledge of circumstances would set up hesitation of pre-eminence:"ibis is left to the arbitrament and so opportunities would be lost because of public opinion, which adjudicates in very angels fear to tread where fools rank in. O different ways according to the particular the whole it would be a tame woild—things section which is appealed to, even the pro-would be so certain that the interest attached. fessional critics being rarely unanimous in their to what we now call 'chance' would not exist; decisidos. Coming to the muscular world, suc.

the springs of hops would be cut off at their cess here is more easily determised, for though. source, becaure defi site knowledge would lead of course, there are certain mental attribules to emotional extinction; energy would be opt which are necessary adjuncts, there are yet. standard records, and these show that there are people who do what no others have done before, whilst the same can scarcely be said of mental successes, though as to what is called a 'moral- success, the fact that it is but'à success.in name, without solid accompaniments, indicates that it is generally 'failure.

"The asual estimates of success are expressed in the terms of £ s. d., or of‚social position, or in self-satisfaction, and this objectivity or sub. jectivity may be taken as fair exponent of what | happens, though tron appreciation of the result is not always reached; for instance, a man máy succded to his owo' satisfaction (subjective) in doing what he has aimed, si, but his is an unappreciated potential; he makes no money by it, and the public may pass it by, but to the man himself his mind a kingdom is, and so another may become objectively conspicuous by his wealth and the homage accorded to him, but subsequently he may feel that he has failed, And if he has missed contentment with his original obj.clive there is no doubt that he has really failed.

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trust in the familiar laws of nature or in the action of common things. This effective

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you and is effective from the first dose. Sold

by chemist averywhere,

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HONGKONG ST. ANDREW'S SOCIETY. ST. ANDREW'S BALL 3ath November, 1908.

and

PRACTICE DANCE, WEDNESDAY, 25th) November, from 5 to 7 P.M.

so necessary; for if quiet routine and its posiSCOTSMEN (Naval, Military, or Members tive result would ensure certainty,, why aut scribe to the above are requested to forward of the Civil Community) desiring to Sub. calmly await the issue?"

kasir names to the undersigned,

For Sale.

FOR SALE.

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WANT OF CONTENTMENT, "This want of comentment may even turn what was a success into a failure. Not satisfied with what really is a good thing and in all ways sufficient, a man tries to augment bir results, but loses what he has acquired because he bas not rightly appreciated the time to stop. Actors and fingers often commit the fatal error of continuing the emotional alation of achieved success, not recognising that their potential is exhausted and that they are rezily by working In Cast an-exhausted mine proceeding on the direct route which tends to failure. So one sees into Bags the reluctance of men to drop their work after compulsory retirement at a comparatively early age the same spirit of desire for the following- up of a so-far successful career, whereas the results show that it is generally best not 10 attempt too much, especially if it means taking on new work, which always involves strain.

MEN, TALK OF ENNUL

Men talk of the encui of having nothing to do, but it is scarcely complimentary to the man himself to thick that he has no resources or occupation other than the continued monoton- ous réflex of what has bees his life's, work..

PORTLAND GEMENT,

of 375 the, del $5.50 per Cask

ex Factory.

of a55 Da. net $8.45 par Bar.

ox Factory

SHEWAN TOMES & 0, Gebert Managers.

· Gangbang 15th August, too.

0. C. MOOSA,

1. & ́8, D'AGUILAR STREET.

Every intelligeet man, ought to be able to f1 NOVELTIES OF THE SEASON.

up his leisure by oceppation derived from the side-chains of bis former duties. It makes one almost suspect that mon really shirk the idea

of dropping the so-called 'work' which has become an easy reflex lo the contemplation of HATS,

having to look around for fresh fields in which new energy has to be employed. One finds on chicumspection that most very sudrastful men

Trimmed and Untrimmed

RIBBONS, FLOWERS, FEATHERS, &c., &c.

have been those who knew how to delegate to LACE SCARFS, MOTOR VEILS

others much of what had to be done of being

able, as it in said, "to make others wark förthem.'

I admire such man: such a power denotes the

absauce of jealousy and the possession of the

VARIOUS COLORS.

Intelligence to see that whilst it is really easier MOUSQUETEIRE GLOVES

to fill up one's time by work which has become | a second nature, it is positively had in principle, because the time is wasted which might more profitably be employed for new developments.

DELEGATING, WORK,

41-koow-some-men who are voted by their fellows to be hard taskmastefa "because they' place on the shoulders of their subordinates

IN

WHITE, BLACK & COLORS.

WOOLEN DELAINES, NUNSVEIL" INGS, VOILES, &c., &c.

UNDERCLOTHINGS.

Coast

mach of the work which is their own, funcions | LADIES' and CHILDREN'S" but I admire those man who can load others with their own bordens, because I see how they are laying down, the foundations of futura saccessos by employing those docile donkey- saginas. One hears it said, - How hard so-and- sa works; bow he slaves for hours ?!: I know that

Port Very often this machi ded pareos in mocking

Samples on

No Scotsman can attend the Dance and Practices but as a Subscriber,

· DAVID WOOD,

Hon. Secretary, Hongkong, 18th November, 1008.

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HARBOUR MASTER'S DEPARTMENT.

No. 824.

TT is hereby notified that information has

been received from the Military Author ties that GUN PRACTICE will be carried out as under-

O WEDNESDAY, the 18th November-

From Stonecutters S.D. in a Westerly direction, at ranges up to 7,000 yards commencing at 9:30 AM, and finishing

at 12 Noon.

On THURSDAY and MONDAY, the 19th

and 23rd November:

From Bionecutters S.D. in a Westerly direction, at ranges up to 60 yardı, commencing at 7 PM and finishing. at

10 P.M.

.

«O» TUESDAY, the 14th November

From Stonecutters S.D. in a Westerly direction, at ranges up to 8,000 yards "commencing at 10 AM., and finishing at

12 & 000.

On TUESDAY and MONDAY, the 24th

and 30th November :- From Stonecutters S.D. in a North- Westerly direction, at ranges up to 7,000

yards, commencing at 7 PM, and finish-

ing at to PM,

On MONDAY, the 30th November

From Stonecutters S.D. in a Westerly direction, at ranges up to 8,000 yards, commencing at 10 AM., and finishing at Ja Noon, If the weather is unfavourable on any of the above dates, practice will take place on the following day..

..

'All ships, junks and other vessels are to keep clear of the ranges.

C. W. BECKWITH, Lieutenant, R.N.,

Harbour Master, &c. Hongkong, vịth November, 1908.

1987

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NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

FROM CALCUTTA, PÉNANG AND SINGAPORE.

HE Steamshig

"CATHERINE APCAR," having arrived from the above Ports, Consignees of Cargo are hereby informed that their Goods will be delivered from alongside.

and expense.

Cargo impeding the discharge of the Vessel will be loaded at once, at Consignees' risk

Cargo remaining on board after 4 P.M., of the 14th instant, will be landed at Consignees risic and expense."

and PENANG are requested to take IM Consignees of Cargo from SINGAPORE

MEDIATE DELIVERY of their Goods from

MANAGER.

Consignees,

NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD, BREMEN, IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

THE Steamship

"MANILA,"

having arrived, Consignees of Cargo are hereby informed that their Goods, with the exception of Opium, Treasure and Valuables, are being landed and stored at their risk into the hazardous and/or extra batardous Godowns of the Hong Kong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Com pany, Limited, at Kowloon, and West Point

have left the Godowas, and all Goods remain- Godown, whence delivery may be obtained,

•No Claims will be admitted after the Goods ing undelivered after the 20th of November,

alongside, such. Cargo impeding the discharge, signees risk and expense. of the vessel will be landed and stored at Coo-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 30th of November, at 9,37 AM, “ All Claims must reach us before the sath of November, 1938, or they will not be recognized, [982 No Fire Insurance will be effected.

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

·DAVID SASSOON & CO., LIMITED, Agents,

- Hongkong, tath November, 1908

"BEN" LINE OF STEAMERS.

NOTICE TO" CONSIGNEES.

8.S. BENLOMOND," FROM MIDDLESBRO, ANTWERP, LONDON AND STRAITS,

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

at their risk into the hazardous and/or extra. bazardous Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godowa Co., Ltdw whence and/or from the wharves delivery may be obtained.

No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remain Ing undelivered after the 23rd inst. will be subject to rent.

Bills of Lading will be countersigned.by the Undersigned,

NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD.

MELCHERS & O

General Agents.

Hongkong, 13th November, 1908.

FROM EUROPE.

THE H. A, L. Steamship

"SCANDIA,"

Captain von Dohren, having arrived, Con signees of Cargo are hereby requested to send in their Bills of Lading for countersignators by the Undersigned and to take immediate delivery of their goods from alongside.

All Claims against the Steamer must be pre-notice, to the contrary be given before TO. Optional Cargo will be forwarded unless sented to the Undersigned on or before the 30th fast, or they will not be recognised.

All broken, chafed; and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowas, where they will be axamined on the 23rd inst., at 21 A.M.

No Fire Insurance has bona offected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co., Agents, Hongkong, 16th November, 1908. 1993

AMERICAN AND MANCHURIAN

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES,

FROM NEW YORK. FROM

THE Steamship

|

DAY.

Any Cargo impeding her discharge-will-be- landed at consignees, risk into the hazardous and/or extra hazardous Godowns of the Hong kong and Kowloon Wharf and Godawa Com- paoy, Limited, and stored at Consiguses' risk' and expense.

!

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

No Claims will be admitted after the Goods.

LINE,ve left the Godowas, and all Goods remain.

ing undelivered after the 24th inst, will be subject to rent.

"MATOPPO," Captain Dormand, having arrived from the above Port, Consignees of Cargo are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed at their risk into the Godowns of the Hongkong. and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company, Limited, Kowloon, and stored at Consigness' ́risk and expansé,

All broken, chafed, and damaged goods are to be left in the godowns, where they will be examined on TUESDAY, 24th inst., at 3 P.M.

All Claims must be presented within fiftess days of the steamer's arrival here, after which date they cannot be recognized.

No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godówns, and all Goods remaining undelivered after the 24th inst. will be sub. ject to rest.

No Fire Insurance has been affected. Bills of Lading will be consteṛsigned by

SHEWAN, TOMES & Co., Ageats.

(1003 Hongkong, 18th Novamber, 1908,

INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION.

COMPANY, LÍMITED. FROM CALCUTTA, Penang and

SINGAPORE....

THE Company's Stearnship

.." NAMSANG," 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 ne remaining on board after 4 the 20th: inst, will be |-·landed at Consignné's risk und expense, p

No Fire Insurance will be sfinated.:: Bills of Lading will be countersigned by jo

JARDINE MATHESON & COLD,

All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on the 33rd inst., at 3 P.M

"

No Fire Insurance has been affected.

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