Entimation.
Powell's
Furnishing
Department
ALEXANDRA
BUILDINGS.
(FIRST FLOOR)
CHINA.
...
We are now showing our 1 W "ART" TOILET SETS in four Justrous art glazes. CRUSHED
STRAWBERRY CELESTE BLUE BRONZE GREEN
and
ORANGE
AT
9.75. per ect of
also a 'useful and artistic WHITE and GOLD ST
AT 7.50
per set of
pieces
6 pieces.
We are offering our customers the "unique advantage of being able to purchase any single piece of either of the above toilet sets, to replace breakages.
CURTAINS.
Our range of summer curtains is now complete with new and select patterns, from the lowest priced
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH TUESDAY MAY IT 1900.
For Sale.
FOR SALE
BEST AMERICAN
SUGAR CORN SEEDS
IN L'ACKETS,
10 Conte, each. Apply to-
GRACA & CO. No. 77, Dex-Yeux Road,
· 1359.
· Hoogkong, zoth April, roog.
FOR SALE
ADLER"
TYPEWRITERS.
THE PERFECT VISIBLE.
7
The latest 1000 Model No. with the latest improvement, the
lightest touch, the strongest and the best ever produced, :-".
* THE MERCANTILE BANK OP' "INDIA, LIMITED.
ANNUAL MESTING."
Proceedings at the sixteenth antuil general meating of the Book, held at Winchester House, Old Broad Street, London, E.C., on Tuesday, the 6th day of April, 199, R., Black, Esq. the Chateman, presiding.
The Chairman: Gentlemen, I will sak the Chief Manager to read, the police convening the meeting and the report of the Auditors,
The Chief Manager (Mr. James Campbell) read the notice accordingly and also the report of the Auditors.
The Chairmar: Gestlemen, I regret I have to-day again to preface my retharks by referring to be death of a member of this Board. I am sare you share with us our very great regret at the loss we have rustained in the death of our old friend, Mr. Jackson, who was for many years coonseted with this Bink. Wa have appointed Mr. J. M. Ryrie-of Messrs. Arbuthnot, Ewart & Co., to fill the vacancy on the Board, and I am sure his assistance will be most beneficial and helpful to us. I presume
· 1 may, as usual, 'take the report as read—(bear, hear) and I will now deal with the occ unis before us. In reviewing the condition of trade and fioance in India during the past year, the outstanding feature was that, for the first time since the adoption of the old standard in 1899, the ability of the Government to support ibe value of the rupen was put to a practical test.
Beyond a little hesitancy when the strain first became evident, the demand forgold was freely,
met.and the policy initiated in 1893 was satisfat
torily maintained. If is to be hoped that cir
cumstances will speedily permit of the reconver- sion into gold of that part of the gold, standard, reserve now held in silver, and in the light-of past events it would appear very desirable to
Far superior than Remington, further strengthen the gold reserve by retaining Oliver, Underwood and much for that purpose only the whofe profit accruing cheaper.
ensured.
from, the coinage of rupees, when it is re sumed, until a secure margin of safety is Considering the circumstances We sell our Adler under our which caused the situation lo which I have just referred, and considering also the con. tinued depression and unsettlement in trado guaranteed terms,
generally to the Far East, 1. hops, and
A few lines will bring the Adler think you will regard the accounts before you to your office free trial.
AND
铩
Intimations.
for ant business has been, though by no mesas ciastrous: one, certainly not a favourable nae, and it is very satisfactory that, this Bank should have come out as it has done with
THE WORRIED WOMEN. the report, and balance sheet that we have They say men murt work and women mutt blreus. We gat a substantial dividend, weep; but alas, in this too busy world women our reserve food in brought up to often bave to work and weep at the same time | highly respectable figure, and the amount Their holidays are too faw and their work canied forward is satisfactory at compared heavy and monotonous. It makes them with that of the previous year. This could only nervous and liable. The depressed and be done by extremely good management both worried woman loses her appetite and grows in London and at the branches, and upon these thin and feeble. Once in a while she has spells grounds I have much pleasure in proposing the of palpitation pod has to lie up for a day or two. usual resolution That the thanks of this If some disease like influenza or malarial fever meeting be given to the Chairman, Directors, happens to prevail she is almost certain to have Chief Manager and the staff of the Bank an attack of it, and that often paves the way for generally for their excellent services to the chronic troubles of the throat, lungs and other Back during the past year I will ask some organs; and there is no saying what the end gentleman kindly to second that and shall then may be. Let the tired and overladen woman seat as much as possible; and, above all, place have pleasure in putting it to the meating
Mr. Caff: I bare much' plenaurs in secood at her command a bottle of ing that:
as satisfactory-(applause)—sh swing as, they |- "do progress and a considerable increase-in-the- Bank's own resource ï, Exclusive of the amount
The vote was unanimously accorded. The Chalimit: Geotlemen, I beg to thank you on behalf of myself and the Board as well on behalf of the staff for your very kind appreciation of our work during the past year. Personally I fally endorse everything that has been said about the staff and I think our thanks are due to Mr. Campbell, who is so ably and loyally served by his staff, for the position the Back is io to-day. (Applause.) That dads the meeting, gentlemen,
Intimations.
PEAK TRAMWAYS COMP
2
LIMITED.
TIME TABER
DWERK, MAYS.
7,40%,m, 10.10.03 um. „Every 10 minutes 10:00 am. 10 11,00 2m. „.Every 15 minutos, 1430 am:10 1243 paù. ... Every 15 minutos. 145 pm to 5 pm...Every to minetes, 613,pm to 1:45 pinu. 1.Evory is mļnucus 145 pm, to 2.15 pim.'.....Every 10 minutes, 1.15 p.m. to. 3,00 p.m. .....Every 15 minutes. 1.30 på to 5,00 p.m. ...Erary 15 minutes. 5.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. ........Evary zo miantes,
NIGHT GARA..
•
- WAMPOLE'S PREPARATION: a true and sure remedy for the ills and maladies of women. It is palatable as honey and cons tains all the nutritive and curative properties of Paro Cod Liver Oil, combined with the Com pound Syrup of Hypophosphites and the Extracts of Malt and Wild Cherry: Search the world over and you will find nothing to equal
Taken before meals it improves the nutri- tive value of ordinary foods by making them easier to assimilate, and has carried hope and good cheer into thousands of darkened homes. It is effective from the first dose, and probably ope bottle is all you may need. It is absolutely reliable and effective in Blood Impurities, Nervous. Dyspepsia, Wasting Conditions, Melancholy, Chlorosis, Impaired Nutrition, Scrofula, Low Vitality, and all troubles of the Throat and Lungs,. ' Dr. E. J. Boyes sayı :-" 1. have found it a preparation of great merit. In A recent case a patient gained nearly twenty pounds in two months; treatment, in which it was the principal remedial agent." It carries the guarantee of reliability and cannot fail or disappoint you. Why accept a substitute Sold by all chemists,
!
F. BLACKHEAD & Co., SHIP-CHANDLERS, SAILMAKERS,
· COAL AND PROVISION MBR.. 8.45 pm; and a p.m., 9.45 p.m. to 11.15 CHANTS, NAVAL CONTRACTORS
every half hour.
SUNDAYE........
8,00 am, to 9.00 am."...Every 15 minutes 9:00 am, to: 10.30 am. .....Every so minutni 9:30 am, to rajd aan. ...Evary is minutes. 10.30 am to 11.00 am....Every io minutes. 11.45 am to 12.00 2000...Every 15 minutes, 12.00 Noon to 1.00 p.m...Every 10 minutes, 1.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m. .....Evary 15 minutes
We sell various makes of second.. brought forward from 1,07, and after providing for all bad and doubtful debts, the net profit hand Typewriters
for-the-past-year iâ–£76,538, 91, which, to gether with the sum brought forward, namely, £24,601, 0s..4d., gives us a total of £101,1-999100 p to 500 p.m. Every 10 minutes | 4d, available for distribution. Out of the sum
paid, an interim dividend of 16,875 | 7.00 p.m. to -8.00p.m. Every 10 minute..... Wo.. for the first half of the year, and we propoka appropriating the balance as follows: We place
Ront out by day or week.
REPAIR IS OUR SPECIALITY.
by
DRAGON CYCLE
DEPOT,
4n, wop to the reserve fund, which brings it up to the substantial figure of one-quarter, of, a | million~(appixuse)—we place £2,000 to the fficers' Pension Fund and we pay a further and final divideod of 3 per cent, on the "A" and "4" Shares (making.6 per cent, for the year on both series) and carry forward £25,379 91. 48, against £24,601, 03, 48, on grit Decem bar, 1907. Before passing from the profit and loss account you will notice expenses of management stond at £8);$27:125—6d-
6,00 p.m. to 7.00 p.m. .....Avery 15 minutes
·NIGHT CARS at on Week Days. BATURDAYE.
Extra care at 1.15 p.m., 11.30 p.m. and 11.45 p.m. SPECIAL CARS by Arrangamont at the Company's Office, ALEXANDRA Building?, Des Voeux Road Central,
"
JOHN D. HUMPHREYÉ'& SÓN,
General Managers, “Ungphone, 128 April, 1909.
FURNITURE WAREHOUSE,
tar
SCOTCH LACE to REAL SWISS 33-35, Des Vœux Road, Central, as compared with 677,414, 98. 11d, the LI KWONG LOONG & CO.,
at prices to suit every income.
•
THE POLO”
SCOTCH LACE
4 YARDS LONG
At
5.00
por pair
is strongly recommended as a strong
*20
inexpensive, good.
Curtain, in white only.
washing
We also Stock these Curtains at 6.25, 7.50, 8.50, 10.00, 12.50, 15.00, and 18.50 in white and ecru and in a large variety of designs.
Our MUSLIN CURTAINS.com. prise all the latest styles, in Plain, Frilled and
Bordered, Madras in white and ecru
Hongkong.
previous year. The difference is partly aẹ-. counted for by the creation of the new fspecting Department, which I think you will ingree is a very desirable, innovation. The natural tendency, however, of expenses is to wards increase, and 1 fear cannot be avoided, as it is the inevitable consequence of develop. ment and of the good and lengthening service of the Bank's staff-(heár, hear)-which ne- cessitates dua^recognition You may rest.as sured, however, that it is a matter which always has our very closa atination, I do not think the balance sheet galls for any special remork,
THE DRAPERY EMPORIUM,
"Y, Lyndhurst Terrace.
ALWAYS IN STOCK.
OF
EUROPEAN, INDIAN, and CHINESE USEFUL ARTICLES
CLOTHING, FANCY "GOODS
and TOYS-
AT
VERY NORMAL BATZS
READY FOR SALE.
The Latest Style Goods for Present Season
WHITE & FIGURED Gentlemen's and Children's,
BOOK MUSLINS.
FRILLED COIN
*SPOT BOOK MUSLINS
and
EMBROIDERED
SWISS.
POWELL'S
ALEXANDRA
BUILDINGS.
and
Queen's Road,
Kongkong, 11th May, 1009,
HATS, BONNETS (Hit Flowers), RID-, BONS, LACE, BRIDAL VEILS. FANCH DRESS GOODS, MUSLINS, LAWNS, NÄINSOOKS, SHIRT INGS, ALPACCAS, HOSIERY, ENGLISH and AMERICAN FOOT WEARS, &c., &c.
Prices and Samples on application."." Best attention to all Coast Past Orders, Hongkong, 16th April, rong.
'AN APPEAL.
1346
but I shall be very glad to answer any ques- tions which you may wish to ask regarding it, Meanwhile I will move "That the repart of the Directors, with the audited state ment of accounts and balance sheet to 3:st December, 19:8, presented to this meeting, be and the same are hereby received, approved and adopted, and that a dividend on the 'A' and 'B' Shares of this Bank at the rate of 3 per cent, free of Income Tax, for the six months ending 31st 1 ecember, 1958, making 6 per cent. for the year, as recommended in the report, be and the same is hereby confirmed." (Applause.) I will ask Mu Maitland-tá kindly second that proposal.
Mr..}. „A. Maitland. I have very much pleasure in seconding that resolution,
The Chairman: If there are no questions.to be asked, gentlemen, I will put that motion formally to the meeting,
The motias was carried unanimously. The Chairman: I have now to propose, geb. lemon, the re-election of Mr. H Melvill Simoes and M. D. Yule as Directors of this Bank,
'Mr. J. M. Rytie: I have great pleasure in: seconding that.
"The motion was unanimously adopted,
The Chairman: I think the next proposal comes from your side of the fable.
Mr. Coff; Il gives me much pleasure, geni femen, to propose:"That Messi Cooper Brothers and Co. and Messrs." W."A. Browns and Co., be and they are hereby appointed Auditors of the Bank, and that their remunera;' tion be 150 goideas for each · Auditor.". Both
'HR SUPERIORESS of the ITALIAN.
those firms are so very well known in the City THE
CONVENT. CAINE ROAD, begs most that I think I need add nothing, but will just espectfully to APPEAL to the Residents of move this resolution and I shall be glad if Hongkong and the Coast Ports, for their kind some Shareholder will kindly second it. patronage and support, and desires to states My, Melchors: It gives me much pleasure that she will be pleased to receive orders for to second that. All kinds of NEEDLE WORK.
Gentlemen's Shirts made to order, and Ouft and Collars résawed on old oans. -
The motion was agreed to unanimously. Mr. Nelens!" Gentlegjen, that ends the official portion of the programme before us, and
Ladies and Children's Under-clothing, Chilam sure I shall be voicing the wishes of my. dron's' Drasssa, and all kinds of Embroidery,- Materials can be supplied, if required. S
The Superioress will also be most gratefa for any PAPER, of ald Envelopes to be made: into Books for the Children of the Poor School, (who are taught by the Blokker}}}
fellow Shareholders. In proposing, the usual revolution in regard to the Directors, and staff. We have before us a satisfactory Ak very satisfactory report--but it has 10 mind that, we haya the meidend
Kistern Hicke
borne
11
1 4 4 R $
GARINET-MAKERs and Art DecORATORS, from Shanghal, haï're-opened their FURNITURE STORE
at
No. 39 DES VOUX ROAD UIntral. The only Shop, in Hongkong with this name,
of every description can be made to [/HÉRE HIGH-OLÁSS FURNITURE
order, lo any design required. - “
Oine, Hongkong Hotel, Telegraph, dos Mesin. A. S. Watson & Co, Firms and other leading Establishments in the Colony, 10. Superior Workmanship and Materials of the whom reference can be made as to the
Faraiture, &c., supplied.
Have been patronised by the Hodgkopg
Messrs. A. 8, Watson & Co., Lidi, writs ax follows;
"We have plaasore in stating that Mr. Li
KWONG LOONG furnished the Aunore to dur Dispansary and gave us every petls- faction
25th May, 1891.
(58) 'A. S. WATION & DOL
ORDERS punctually attended to, and CHARGES mõst moderate, ⠀
AN INSPECTION INVITED.
'Tanovena, bak Amonet, vand,”
THERAPION HAY NOW ALSO BE OBTAINED IN DRAGER (Tasteless) FoRM. BELF CURE NO FIOTION! MARVEL UPON MARVELI NO SUFFERER
•NEED NOW DESPAIR,
but wishes cunning a doctor'a bili orfalilig info the deep dach of quackery, may safely, spendliy , and ecrinomically euro kimself without the knowi Tedge of a second party. By the introduction of THE NEW FRENCH REMEDY
THERAPION
a complete revolution has been wrought in this department of modical scienco, what shousands bayu koch rästored to health zid happiness wha für years previously, had been merely dragging put a stable exfitence,
THERAPION 'No. 1~The Sovereign-
Remedy for Alischargon, supersoding kafe iluns, il use of which does freeparabla harus by Jang, the foundation, of stricture and viber serious diseases, IA MAD
THERAPION NO. 2-The Sovereign Remedy Jon primary and secondaryzakla rruptions, ulcerations, pains, and swelling of the Junta, and all these complainta wilch minerary and sarsaparilla are popularly, but erroneously supposed to duře. Thly preparation pushes the bule aystem Brought the blood and Loroughly Celmiņsies ali poltonous matter from the body,
***HERAPJON ND, 3-The Govereign Femedy, for debbisy, narrozenova, împaired Vitality, sloeplesannas, dislasta and incapacity for besin or pleasure, love of solitude, blashlari indigestion, palas in the back and brad, and mil disorders: resulting from dissipation," sarly ek Prensare; Bay which theštenity no perelitenitylenore.^.
because so bipolent to cure or even relievo.
THERAPION
Chemimaspr from the can clerc Medicino
the 'thren nombers :requiend, and sur' that word) UTERRAPION Laposarcom. Deftlik “hevernILADI
AND GENERAL COMMISSON'
AGENTS,
GROUND FLOOR,
ST. GEORGE'S BUILDING,
· HONGKONG,
"SOAP AND SODA MANUFACTURERS"
SOLR AGENTS FOR
LI ARTMANN'S RAHTJEN'S GENUINE HJOMPOSITION RED HAND BRAND, HARTMANN'S GREY PAINT DAIMLER'S PATENT MOTOR LAUNCHES, At
Bila Agents for FERGUSON'S SPECIAL URHAM.
and --
&C
&c
P. & O, SPECIAL LIQUER SCOTCH WHISKY, &C.
EVERT KIND OF §. ́SHIP'S STORES and RequisiTES GALWAYS IN STOUE"
AT
REASONABLE PRICES
Consignees.
S.S. "FOLYNESIEN,"
·COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES
MARITIMES
Consignees.
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD BREMEN.
#IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
THE Steamb
PRINZ EITEL FRIEDRICH, having strived, 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 bazardous Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Go down Company, Limited, Kowloon," whence delivery may be obtained
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods, remain- ing undelivered after the 11th of May, will be subject to rent. 4.
AH broken, chafed, and damaged Goods are ezautized on the 11th of May, at 9.10 -to be left in the Godowns, where they will be
All claims must reach us before the 15th of May, 2009, or they will not be recognized,
No Fire Insurance will be effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by the-
undersigned,
THIS, STEAMER; BRINGS CARGO.: Ex S.S. Jackson from Barceloni -
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD,
MELCHERS & Co.,
General Agents Hongkong, 4th May, roo9, 2.
AMERICAN AND MANCHURIAN LINE,
·· NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
FROM NEW YORK AND SINGAPORE.
THE Steamship
"KORANNA," Captain Beare, having arrived from the above Ponte, Consigness of Cargo are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed at thair risk into the Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company, Limited, Kowloon, and stored at Consigneer risk and expense... Mak
All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be axamined on WEDNESDAY, 12th just, at 3 P.M.
ניי
All Claims must be presented within fiftsan 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 Godowns, and all Goods remaining undelivered, after the rath May will be subject
to rent.
No.Fire Insurance has been effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
~SHEWAN, TOMES & Co.,
Se Agents, Hongkong, 6th-May, 1909.
··(397
"SHIRE" LINE OF STEAMERS, LTD.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES,
FROM HAMBURG, ANTWERP, MID DLESBURO, LONDON, COLOMBO AND STRAITS.
HE Company's Steamship
THE
"DENBIGHSHIRE"
having arrived from the above Ports, Consignees i of Cargo are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed and placed at their risk in the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company's hazardone and/or extra hazardous Godowns at Kowloon, where each consigament. will be sorted out mark by mark, and delivery f*s can be obtained as soon as the goods"-are-
Inaded.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
¬ONSIGNEES of Cargo from London ex
Cador, from Havre ez 2. Sidon,
3
Goods not cleared by the 24th inst., at 6 A.M will be subject to rent,
No Fire Insurance will be effected by us in any case whatever."
All damaged packages must be left in the Godowns, and a pertincate of the damarO; obtained from the Godown Company within ten days after the vessel's arrival here, after which no claims will be recognised.
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., Lid
Agents, Hongkong, 7th May, 1999.
£399
and from Berdeans' ex as. Ville de Dunkir que, in connection with above Steamer are exception of Oplum, Treasure and Valuables hereby informed that their Goods, with the
are being landed and stored at their risk into the hazardous and/or extra hazardous GodownL of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Limited, at Kowloon," whance delivery may be obtained immediately after THE Company's Steamship landing.
Optional Cargo will be forwarded op' unless Intimation is received from the Consignees before 9 A.M. TO-DAY, requesting it to be landed here...
INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
FROM CALCUTTA, PENANG AND SINGAPORE.
Bills of Lading will be countersigned by the Undersigned. Goods remaining acclaimed after MONDAY, the 17th May, at Noon will be subject is rent and landing charges.
All claims must be sent in me on or before the 17th May, or they will not be recognised,
All damaged packages will be examined on | MONDAY, the 17th May, at 3-P.M,
No Fire Insurance has been effected.
P DE CHAMFMORIN, Agent. Mangkong, rah May, roro
THE H. &
FROM EUROPE.
H. AL. Steamship
"SENEGAMBIA Captain Eckhorn, having arrived, Cop signees of Cargo are hereby requested to send in their Bills of Lading for countersignature by the Undenigned and to take immediate delivery of their goods from alongside,
Optional Cargo will be forwarded unless notice to the contrary be given before TO DAY.
"SUISANG bating 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 or remaining.. on board after 4 P., the 11th host will be landed at Consignee's risk and expense.in No Fire Insurance will be effected. M Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
JARDINE, MATHESON & CO, LD,
General Managora.", Honkong, 8th May, roog
16
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES,
HE P. & O. S. N. Co.'s Steamer
"POONA‚"{
FROM `ANTWERP," LONDON, MALTA,
PORT SAID, SUEZ AND STRAITS, E Consignees of Cargo by the above-named vassal are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed and placed at their rith in the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company's Godowns at Kowloon, where mach consignment will be sorted out mark by mark, and delivery can be obtained as soon as the Goods are fanded.
Any Cargo impoding her discharge will be landed at consignees' risk into the hazardous and/or extra hasardous Godowns of the Hong kong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Com Goods not cleared by the reth insty pasy,' Limited, and stored at Consignees' rink ||'4 P,M., will be subject to rent or
Optional Goods will be landed her unless instructions are given, to the contrary befor 6 hours
and expense. ARE AN TAK Barter 1 No Fire Insurance will be affected by me la
All Claims must be presented within ten any case whatever,
days of the steamer's arrival bere after which date they cannot be recognised: udp por
No Claims will be admitted after the Gooda have left the Godowns, and all Goods remain ing undelivered after the 17th inst., will be subjact to rent
All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where, they will be examined on the 17th inst., at 3 2.M.OVERPEN
Noʻ‘Fine Insurance has been affected.d/o
HAMBURG AMERIKA;
Hongkong Offic
Damaged Packages must be left in the Godowns for examination by the Consignees, and the Company's representative at appointed hour
All claims must be presented within. days of the steamer's arrival hers ank dais they cannot be recognised; SUNO claims will be Admited
have left the Godowns,cfivä
Hoogkong, 8th)
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