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Intimation.

Powell's

28, Queen's

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH THURSDAY FEBRUARY 18 19c9.

Public Companies.

A.

HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANK- ING CORPORATION, HUNG NAG NOT

OTICE is hereby given that the ORDIN

ARY HALF YEARLY MEETING of the SHAREHOLDERS in this Corporation will be held at the City Hall, Hongkong, on SATURDAY, tho.20th day of February, 1909, at Noon, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Court of Directors, together with a Statement of Accounts to 31st December,

1908,

"By Order of the Court of Directors,

JR. M.MITH, .

Chief Manager.

Kongkong, 9th February, 1909, 14 [57 HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANK. ING CORPORATION,

is

COSTS OF COURT DRESS.

230 FOR A COAT.

Intimattons.

A FAIR EXCHANGE. Large sums of money are no doubt realized from simple speculation, but the greas fortunes are derived from legitimate and honest business

where the goods furnished are worth the price they bring. Certain amour business men have accumulated their millions wholly in this way. Frompt and faithful in every con-

Entertainments.

THEATRE ROYAL 辣 CITY HAL LA

BY SPECIAL REQUEST.

tract or engagement they enjoy the confidence THE HONGKONG AMATEUR DRAMATIC

Although in the ordinary course of life there are few, if any, countries where so title display of uniform, or ceremonial drest, is seen us in England, yet on the occasion of a Royal function of a State ceremonial, there is a rich maggif. conceforpassed nowhere. The scene at a Royal Court, a Levee or a diplomatic reception is so gorgeous as to be bewildering to the eye of anyone unaccustomed to the surroundings, and of the public and command a class of trade that the costliness of the various uniforms is only is refused to unstable or tricky competitors, In equalled by their variety and beauty, And the long run it does not pay to cheat or deceive this without attempting any note of the ex- others. Even a child or a dog. soon learns to quisite dress and jewels warn by the great distinguish between real fronds and foes in Jadice present, either officially or by right of disguise. A humbug may be advertised, with the highest social position.

a noise like the blowing of a thousand trumpets, but it is 'sonn detected and exposed. The manufacturers of

Road. NOTICE bereby given that the RR-TE DUKE OF NORFOLK'S STATE UNIFORM

GENTLEMEN'S

OUTFITTING.

ESTABLISHMENT.

New

Neckwear.

Silk Knitted, Crêpe de

tion will be CLOSED from TUESDAY, the gth instant, to SATURDAY, the 20th instant, (both days inclusive), during which period no Transfer of Shares can be registered.

By Order of the, Court of Directors,

J. R. M. SMITH,.

Chief Manager, - dongkong, 5th February, 1909. (147

HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCK

COMPANY, LIMITED,

NOTICE TO SHAŘEHOLDERS. THE ORI INARY YEARLY MEETING TOF SHAREHOLERS will be held in the Offices of the Company, Queen's Buildings, New Prays, on MONDAY, the 22nd February, 1909, at 12 o'clock for the purpose of -receiving the report of the Direcjoms and the Statement of Accounts to the 31st December,

The TRANSFER DOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 8th to the 22nd February, both days inclusivo..

By Order of the Board of Directors,

THO». I. KOSE, Secretary.

ORDINARY

King, who, though entitled to, and possessing First, of count, comes His Majesty the

so great a variety of uniforms and dresses os to number considerably over 100,- almost in. variably appeate in the uniform of a Field Marchal of the British Army, boudsome and tasteful in itself, but by no means either so elaborate or costly as those worn by many of the great officers of State. Among these that of the Earl Marshal of England, an bereditary ffice, which has been held for many genera ions by the Dukes of Norfolk, is, perhaps, the most magnificent, and certainly the most ex. pensive. It is absolutely unique in its gorge, anness, between 1,700 yards nod 1,850 yards of gold embroidery of the most exquisite design being used in the decoration of ille coat, collar, and sleeves, and costing about £130.

FULL DRESS OF THE LORD. CHANCELLORS OF ENGLAND AND IRELAND.

The fawing ermine robes, silk vests, and full-bottomed wigs of the full dress of the Lord Chancellors of England and Ireland, stately ragnad dignified, are little less expensive, coming to something like to each The complete costume of many of the first-class Court officials runs up to nearly as much, the jacket along casting from 8 to 1o. It is of the lavishly embroidered in gold lace, with gilt but Baest royal blue cloth, most artistically and.

toes. The waistcoat is richly designed to match, ·

Hong kong, 27th January, 1999.

HONGKONG ROPE MANUFACTURING

... CO. LT

ANNUAL TMEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS the above Company will be held at the COM PANY'S.OFFICE, St. George's Building, 6, Connaught Road, Victoria, on SATURDAY, 27th February, 1907, at Noon, for the purpose of receiving a Statement of Accounts and the Report of the General Manager for the year

eading 31st December, 1908, and electing a Consulting Committee'and Auditors.

•

and the kure breeches of white kerseymers silk. with haitons and buckles of gilt; white silk stockings, Court'sword, cocked hat, and white

kid gloves, complete a dress as rich as it le dignified. There are five ranks or classes of Court officials and others who are entitled to attend Royal functions, ranging from those of the first rank, including Ministers of State, members of the Corps Diplomatique-Ambassa dors and their retinues-and the great officers of the Royal Household, down to the Lord- Lieutenants of complies, who belong to the fifth

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Confpany will be CLOSED from THURSDAY, the 23rd, of February, to SATURDAY, Jhg 27th Febru- ary, both days inclusive.

SHEWAN, TOMES & Co.,

General Managers. Hongkong, 12th February, 1909. [179 HONGKONG ICE COMPANY, LIMITED. THE TWENTY-EIGHTH ORDINARY-class. The Loid-Lieutenant of refond and the ANNUAL MEETING of SHARE Viceroy of Indu, as distinct-representatives HOLDERS will be held at the Offices of the of Royalty, belong to the first class, and have

special ceremonial dress, each of his office. DIFFERENCE BETWEEN "FULL"’AND LEYZE DRESS.

Chine, General Managers, at-12.30 PM on SATUR.

Foulard, etc.,

in

Exclusive Designs.

Fownes's

Gloyes,

in

Reindeer,

Suede,

Chamois,

and

Dogskin.

Tweed Hats,

Latest Shapes.

POWELL'S

ALEXANDRA

BUILDINGS.

HONGKONG;

Hongkong, zath February, zorgs

DAY, 27th instant, to receive a statement of the Company's Accounts $10 December, 1908, and the Repartof the General Managera. The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company, will be CLOSED from the 17th instant to the 27th lostant, both days inclusive.

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co, LD.,

General Managers. Hongkong, 13 February, 1999..

It is almost impossible for the eye of the un- initiated observer to distinguish the difference "between either "full" and levee dress, or the higher ranks of officialdom; minute shades of width in the embroidery, the width of the lact, and the number of butions make the distinc tion. The palat most easily marked is the THE HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY varying width of the edging embroidery, rang-

NOTICE

LIMITED.Y

[182

NOTICE is hereby given that an EXTRA: mentioned Company will be held at its Regis. tered Office, Nos. 9 to 17 Pedder Street, Victoria, Hongkong, on- FRIDAY, the rốth day of February, 1909, at 11.30 EM for the purpose of considering and if thought fit pass ing the following Resolution-

1.That the capital of the Company be increared to $1,000,000. by the creation of 8,000 additional shares of $5 each raoking for dividend and in all other "respects par pastu with the existing

shares in the Company."

ORDINARY MEETING of the above:

That the said 8 cod additional shares be

।*❖

CLUB

WILL PRESENT

A COUNTRY GIRL.

ON

FRIDAY and SATURDAY,

19th and 20th February, 1900.

PRICES AS USUAL.

have always acted on very different principles, WAMPOLE'S PREPARATION

Before offering it to the public they first made sure of its merits. Then, and then only, did" its name appear in print. People were assured of what it would do, and found the statement truthful. Today, they believe in it as we all believe in the word of a tried and trusted friend It in palatable as honey and contains all the nutritive and curative properties of Pure Cod Liver Oil, extracted by us from fresh cod livers combined with the Compound Syrup of BOOKING at The Robinson Piano Company opens at 10 o'clock a‚m., Hypophosplites and the Extracts of Malt and Wild Cherry. It nids digestion, drives im punities from the bland and cures Anemia, Scrofula, Debility, Influenza, Throat and Lung Troubles, and Wasting Complaints. Dr. Louis W. Bisliop says: "I take pleasure in saying I have found ita most efficient preparation, em. bodying all of the medicinal properties of a pure cod liver oil in a most palatable form. It stands in the front rank in the march of medi- cine. It is a scientific remedy and a food, with a delitious taste, and flavour. No slow or doubtful action. "It cannot disappoint you." Sold by all chemists,

9

THE IMPERIAL COLONIAL CLUB.

THE abov, Clab is formed Shielly for BERSI it is situated at No. 84, Piccadilly (the centre of Clebland opposite the Green Park.

COLONIAL and OVER-S „AS MEM-

The Club has a Bridge Section, Reception, Dising, Billiard Room, Smoking Lounge, Reading Room and Library. **.

Ladies are eligible as Members. Entrance Fee, Five Guineas, Annual Sub- scription, Five Guineas,

ing from five laches in the first-class to three-F

eights of an inch in the fifth. The difference

in cost, however, is considerable, levee uniforms costing from Lip to Liga The Capisia of the Yeoman of the Guard, the Captain of the Gentlemen at Arms and the Master of the Horse cach wears special and costly uniforms, while the Squires and Pages of Honour wear prescribed dresses, all bandsome, and dis tinguishing them to the eye of the connoisseuÏ;

One remarkably picturesque uniform has during the piesent roigs disappeared for eyer from the Court. There is now no Master of the Royal Buckhounds, who, in his dress of greec

Further particuları" from

-[766

THE ORGANISING SECRETARY, 84, Piccadilly, W. Landen, rgth August,_rgoð."

PABST BREWING. COMPANY, MILWAUKEE

FRESH SUPPLIES ALWAYS KEPT IN STOCK.

'SIEMSSEN M. Co

Agents for HONGKONG & SOUTH CHINA, Benekank, ígth Inly, fonz.

tec

BLACKHEAD & Co., SHIP CHANDLERS, BAILMAKERS,

· ́COAL AND PROVISION MER.. CHANTS, NAVAL CONTRACTORS

AND GENERAL COMMISSON'

AGENTS, GROUND FLOOR, ST. GEORGE'S BUILDING,;' SOAP AND SODA MANUFACTURERS, HONGKONG,

*: 'SOLE AGENTS FOR ARTMANN'S RAHTJEN'S GENUINE

On

Hongkong, 3rd February, 1909.

Friday, 12th February,

Auctions.

ALEXANDRA

CINEMATOGRAPH,

2, Zelland Street.

THE

PUBLIC AUCTION.

(141

HE NEXT SALE OF THE STOCK-IN-

TRADE, &c.

OF

MADAME JAYS, LIMITED,

will take place. TOMORROW,

To-night & Every Night, the 19th February, 1909, commencing at 10,30

FAMILY PROGRAMME.

LATEST -

NO ARTISTES BUT ONLY THE

PATHE

FILMS

ENTIRE CHANGE OF PROGRAMME Every MONDAY and THURSDAY.

These Films have never been Shown in Hongkong by any other Cinematograph.

Programmes to be had at the door. Hours from 9 to 11 p.m. ̈ Hongkong, 28th January, 1909.

·To Let.

TO LET.

ROOMS on the 14 and and

OFFICES and No. 14. Des Vœux Road

Central (formerly occupied by Messrs. Showao, Tomes & Co.) (

A.M. and 2.30 P.M., at their premises, Des Voeux Road Central

This Sale will include PIECE EMBROI- DERIES, TRIMMINGS, SUNSHADES, RIBBONS, &

TERMS:-Cash on delivery.

On View from Thursday, the 18th February,

·1909...

GEO. P.LAMMERT,

Auctionee Hongkong, 18th February, 1009

PONIES PONIES |- PONIES!

[185,

HE Undersigned will hold their. Annual ̧/ Tale of the Roclet by Public Roup an under :-

on

WEDNESDAY,

the 24th February, 1939, at 3r... opposite the City Hall, About FIFTY" LOTS. Catalogues will be issued. TERMS: As usual.

HUGHES & HOUGH, Auctioneers,

Hongkong, 15th February, 1909

Entimations.

0. C. MOOSA,

[186

·1 & 8, D'AGUILAR STREET.

No. 11 SEYMOUR ROAD (from 1st March, NOVELTIES OF THE SEASON.

1959),

Apply to

THE COMPRADORE DEPARTMENT,

E. D. Sausoon & Co

* Queen's Road Central. Hongkong, 16th February, 1909.

TO LET.

Trimmed and Untrimmed

[188 HATS RIBBONS, FLOWERS,

FEATHERS, &o, &o.

offered in the first instance at par to all and gold """couple;," was formerly one of the COMPOSITION, RED HAND A HOUSE la KNUTSFORD TERRACE, LACE SCARFS, MOTOR VEILS

"members of the Company registered as

shareholders oo the First day of March! çogin the proportion of two new shar's "for every three original shares held by "them and upon the footing that fifty per "cent of the full amount of each now share taken up shall be paid to the Company on acceptance of the offer and that such offer be made by notice "specifying the number of shores to which "the member is entitled and limiting # "time within which the offer if not ac- *cepled by payment will be deemed to be declined and that the directors be em powered to dispose of the shares not taken in response to such offer as they "consider expedient in the interests of the " Company," By Order of the Board of Directors,

C. MOONEY, Secretary -Pongkong, 13th February, 1909. THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE CO... LIMITED.

118.

THE FORTIETH MEETING of SHARE THE

HOLDERS in the Company will be held at the Company's Offices, No. 3, Queen's Road Central, Victoria, on THURSDAY, the 4th March, 1909, at 12 o'clock Noon, for the purpose of Receiving a Statement of Accounts and the Report of the Directors for the year ending sist December,, 1908,

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from 19th February to 4th March, both days inclusive.

By Order,

C. PEMBERTON, Secretary, Hongkong, 13th February, 1000..

LEE YEE

HAIR DRESSING SALOON.

(TEO

"Has Always on" Hand > CIGARS, CIGARETTES

·AND

TOILET REQUISITES FOR SALE.

`17, D'AQUILAR STRIKY,

HONGKONG,

notable figures at all great functions, TN.

UNIFORM OF THE FIFTH CLASS, either peers of high rank or county gentlemen The Lord Lieutenants of counties, always,

of the most anciens.lineage, are included in the 6th chat and wear military uniforms hardly to be distinguished from that of general offi cers in the army by the civilian oực. Thị diễ ference, however, lies jo the cut of the funie, which is swallow-tailed, while sitver lace and buttons take the place of the gold worn by the army and the cocked bat has no plume. The uniform cotisat least £150. Deputy, Lieutenants of counties-appointed by the Lord Lieutenant in every case-and members of the "Court of Lieutenancy of the City of London," who are appointed by the Lord Mayor, wear a similar" vaiform, but with less lace pod em- *broidery and costing considerably loss.

The uniforms of the various Ambassadors and their suiles land most picturesque variety, to all great'Court functions, rivalling each other in richness and beauty of design, the one not, abla exception being the American Midlter, who wears invariably plain evening dress. Every gecileman either presented or "commanded" To Court must wear the prescribed Court dress volers entitled to wear some recognised official uniform, This is usually of plain velvet, am- broidered in steel with lace rufflys, black Court word, and plain cocked hat, and may cost anything from Lasio £50.

DON'T BUY

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&cu

Bols Agent: for.. FERGUSON'S SPECIAL CERAM and

&. O. SPECIAL LIQUER BOOTCH

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DOUGLAS, LAPRAIX & CO., "Na. 1, Douglas Street, Hongkong, 3rd February, 1909, [143

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