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“HONGKONG TELTORI

SERVICE.

WEI-HAI WEI,

OOST OF REDEMPTION,

· [By courtesy of the "Sheung Po

Peking, 10th May..

It requires an enormous amount of money to redeem Wei-hai-woi.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

DEATH OF CAPT. 1. JOSLIN.

HONGKONG'S WATER SUPPLY.

REPLY FROM GOVERNMENT RELATIVE'

TO MONTHLY. REPORTS:

The following reply from Government relative to the reports on the water supplied from Government males by the Government Bacteriologist was fald on the table at the mest- ing of the Sanitary Board this afternoon

HERO OF "SAINAM" PIRACY,

Much regret will be felt at the news of the death of Mr. Joseph Joslin, socoad officer of the 1.3. Zofire, which took place at the Gov? ernment Civil Hospital yesterday, Mr. Jolla was admitted to hospital at.3.15 am. on the roth just, and died the same day of heat apo plexy. The latą gentleman will be remember-

Colonial Secretary's Office, ad as the hero of the Sainam piracy on the West

agid April, 100g. River. It will be recalled that on the 13th July, Sir-In reply to your letter No. 850/09 of the 1906, while on a voyage from Kaskong to 19th inst, I am directed to state for the inform wachow, the 1.8. Saindm, commanded by ation of the Sanitary Board that monthly reports Capt. J. Josliv, was pirated. In the murderous on the water supplied from Government mains

the passengers Dr. R. J. J. are already furnished by the Government Bar Macdonald was killed and Capt. Justin teriologist to the Director of Public Works and badly wounded that he was left for that instructions have been given that dupli- dead by the pirate, The wounded Capcates of these reports should in future be sent

to the Sanitary Board.—I am, etc.,

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It is therefore believed that noth- ing will result from the wish to obtain the retrocession of the ter-tain was brought to Hongkong and an ritory,

CHINA, MERCHANTS'

operation successfully performed for the ex traction of the bullet which found a lodg ment in his right breast. Capt. Joslin was bighly commended for his admirable pluck in

t abandoning his post even though so seriously bust. Upon leaving Hospital, "Capt Joslin proceeded on home loave aid later. left the river service to accept' an "appoist-" ment on braids Coaster. 1 is to be regrotted that his career sheuld have been cut short in

F. H. MAY, Colonial Secretary.

The Secretary, Sanitary Board,

HONGKONG GYMKHANA CIOR.

SECOND MEETING.

The programme of the second menting to be held at the Happy Valley, na Balarday, 29th lost., (weather permitting) is as follows

TUESDAY MAY 11, 1909.

THE ONWRITTEN LAW.

HUSBAND BHOOTS HIS WIFE ABOARD MAIL STEAMER.

TERRIBLE CRIME NEAR SINGAFORE,,

Cenedi filled the Criminal Court at Saigo on April 21, when Celerio Massol, an eqgineer, a native of Marseilles, was placed in the dock on the charge of murdering bis wife on board the, mail steamer Salaris. The facts brought out, as stated in Saigon papers, showed that, in June last, Massol left Marseilles for Saigon with his wife, who was only 30 yearsofage, and a baby three months old. At Colombo, a naval doctor bound for China came on board, and took the cabin next to that of the Massol family. Soon the passengers noticed that he was paying hulen- tions to the young woman, “but the doctor asserted that, up to reaching Singapore, his relations with her went no farther than squetz- ing ber bands at a chance meeting in a pauage. On the day before reaching Bingapore, be hap- pened to see her go be was going into his cabin, They both smiled, and xbe nodded and came to

meni bin. The next day, on leaving Singapore, on going to his cabin, met her at a stoilmay, She greeted him, and shortly afterwards he saw her catering bis-cabio, ajaki

S... N. CO.

OFFICIAL MANAGEMENT.

[By courtesy of the " Sheung Fo."]

Poking, 10th May.

the very prime of life, für Mr. Joslin was DDIY} 1-3 30 p m.-Five FURLONGS FLAT RACE DETAILS OF THE TRAGEDY, On the 4th inst an Imperials years of age when he died. Decree .was issued directing the splendid constitution. China Merchants Steam Navigation ite DOOD. Co to submit to the control of the Ministry of Posts and Communica tions.

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EARLY MARRIAGES.

LAWS FOR THEIR PROHIBITION,

[By courtesy of the "Sheung Po."]

Peking, 10th May. The Prince Regent has given 'directions to the Board of Rites to the olleet that, in framing the now marriage laws, provision_should_bo made against early marriages.

CONSTITUTIONAL GOV

-- ERNMENT.

AN INDISCREET VICEROY,

[By emurirey of the" Sheung Po"},

Feking, 10th May...

He had a

The funeral took place at Happy Valley this

JUNK WRECKED.,

KEPORT BY CAPTAIN OF "TSINTAU.” Captain F, Bucking, of German steamer Tsint at, which arrived in ppit yesterday, f.om

Bangkok, reports having plated a sunkeo junk

nine miles off Qui Lighthouse. The derelict craft w observed at about y a'mỹ on the 6th Inst.

THE CAMPAIGN. AGAINS?

"PLAGOS,

ENG GEMENT OF RAT CATCHERS,

The following mirute by the Head of the Sanitary Department relative to the engage ment of rat-catchers in Yau masti, Hunghom, Timaha-ból, etc, with a set of regulations attached, received the consideration of the Sanitary Board this afternoon:-

The Street Committee of Yau-manti, Hung-. hom, Tsimshatsui, elç, bave undertaken, to engage and look after a number of ral- catchers if the Sanitary Board will de fray the expense. A large vote is provided in the estimates for the destruction of rais; and, as at picical, the return of rus in Kowloon is

-The Prince Regent became so in-satisfactory, I think the Board are justified

censed with the memorial presented by the Viceroy of Shensi and Konsu on the question of Constitutional Government that he felt impelled to mote out severe punishment to that 'official,

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His Royal Highness was, how ever, dissuaded from carrying out his intention by the Grand Council.

FENOTIEN

A PROSPEROUS CITY,

[Py coustery of the1 Sheung 1'o."}

Peking, 10th May, During the two years' administra. tion of Fengtien there is a surplus

in trying this experiment. As the rat-catchers' are to be. under the district. control of the Street Committees, the abuses which obtained

under the old system of rat-catchers should be avoided... It is prop sed "to engage in each. regulations which Street Commitices have agreed to. Under those rules, the Sanitary Department will be able to inspect the work

all to rat-catchers at a alay of $1

1 aliach copy of a set of

done by the rat-catchers.

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Mr. Ho Kom Toog pributed —The proposed: stargement seems to be a good one, and we should give it a fair trial.

Mr. A. Shelton Hamper:-The cost of bait will have to be added. Do understand the rat catchers will not be subject to the or ders and directions of the Sanitary Department or the Sanitary Board?

Pon. Mr E. A. Hewett:-Are sufficient mea- 'sures faken to ensure that these man may not

specially breed rats which they may subse quently produce as result of their labours?

Ms. Lau Chú Pakq--The orders and diver. tions of the Sanitary Board or Sanitary Depart. ment, I understand, will be carried out through

revenue of.1,700,000 odd taela.

Duke Isai, president of the Minho Street Committee, who have undertaken istry of Finance, is desirous of a supervise these calchers with a view to pro- extending the tobacco and spirits farm system to all the provinces.

GERMANY AND CHINA MURDER OF GERMANS IN

YUNNAN..

[By, courtesy of the "Sheung Po.").

Peking, 11th May. The German Minister has inform- 'ed the Waiwapa that two Germaus

bave been murdered in Yunnan

The Minister ap lies for an in- vestigation to be made into the circumstances of the murder.

vesting such abuses as existed under the old

system. The arrangement is a good one, and

should be given effect to at an early date;

ADMIRAL LAMBTON IN TOKYO.

PRESENTATION TO THE EMPEROR.

On the morning of the 3rd instant, at 10.30 o'clock, Admiral the Hon. Sir Redworth.Lamb- loa, Commander of the British iquidron on the China station, and staff were presented to his Majesty, the Emperor by Sir Claude MacDonald, the British Ambassador in Tokyo, reports (be Japın Chronicle, Admiral Lambton, addressing the Throne, said that he had come to Japan with his 'squadron because he was shortly going bome. Coast Toda, Chief Master of Ceremonies, translated Admiral Lambton's remarks, and his Majesty gava a

cordial massage ia reply. The Admiral and staff were then received is audience by her Majesty the Empress in the Paulownia Hall, the withdrew from the Palace at 11.10 am,

tish Ambassador and Lady MacDonald, and

A FOREIGN ENGINEER,

NOT WANTED IN CHINA,

"[By courtesy of the "Sheung Po.")

Peking, 11th May." HE. Viceroy Tuan Fang and Governor Cliu Ka Po have telegraph-officials of the British Embassy-mero than so ed to the Grand Council asking that indies and gentlemen in all. Accompanied by the Minister of the Navy and a number of the British Minister be requested to obtain the withdrawal from the cop- per mines of an engineer named Maguire (P)-

SIX Röbert Hart (ells us that a Chinaman is koean by several names at different periods of a) A correspondent suggests that, as in Barson, those betowed upon him by his wife the most picturesque and interesting.-L.

For subscription griffins of any season which have not won an official race. Weight for inches as per scale. Unplaced runners at official meeting 1939 allowed 3 lbs. Wisner at ist Gymkhana to carry to lbs. extra. To be ridden by jockeys who have not won na .official race in Hongkong, or Chios. Entrance fee $5. 1st prize presented: zad prizes $25.00. Entrance fees to go to winner. 3-3.50 PM-WELTER RACE. HALF A MILE

At that hour, the husband went to his cabin to change, nod at the door he heard' his wife's voice in the ductor's cabin. He moved towards it, and saw his wife leaving the cabin la a suspicions manner and going ip the opposite direction. The husband rushed into the doctor's cabin, and spoke sharply to him. He then rushed out to find his wife, and found her in a long chair on the bridge, with the baby in he arms. At his call she followed him to their cabin, after giving the baby to the ayah. Hus For all China pony hacks or polo ponies. band and wife met in the cabin with the door To be ridden by owners ; pony to have been

closed. He made accusations against her which property of rider for at least one month prior the at first denied, but afterwards admitted she to date of entry. Catch weights 12 Stones.

truth of some of the allegations. Upon hear Winner at tst Gymkhana 14 bi, extras Opening this, the husband lost control of bimself to members of Jockey andor Polo Clubs, also members of both ServicesEntrance lee $5. 1st prize prassated: 2nd prize: 5.5.00 (Entrance fees fɔ go to winner.} 3.-4.10 P..-GYMKHANA ST KEY-Value $100, Distance ape' mile" For all Chica pooies. Catch weights at tait, 6lba Win- meis of au' open race, or opin graffio race gibs, ex[ra. “Non-winding subscription griffie allowed slbs. Jockeys who have not won more than two official races in Hongkong, Shangbai it. Tientsio allowed gibs. A cup called the Gymkhana Cup will be presented

and seized a revolver. His first thought wis to shoot the doctor, who had seanwhile uken refuge in a friend's cabin. Unable to find him be returned to his cabid.

THE FATAL SHOTS.

To-day's Advertisements.

LAST NIGHTS!

THE

HIPPODROME CIRCUS AND

MENAGERIE.

LOOK OUTLOOK OUTAN ANOTHER GRAND CHANGE

OF

PROGRAMME.

DON'T FORGET: LAST NIGHTS!

Time and Prices as usual,

› Bex-Plan ́at ROBINSON PIANO CO.

His

LAST MATINEE : \TO-MORROW.{WEDNESDAY, at 3.30 P.M.

Excellency Sir FREDERICK J. D. LÜGARD, K.QM.G, C.B, D.5.0... Governor of Hongkong, has accorded

Bis Distinguished Patronage and Preesnca"

ito

A Special Performance

WEDNESDAY, 12th inst

SPECIAL PERFORMANCE,

On this occasion we propose giving one third of the gross proceeds to focal charitable institutions.

Special Trams to the Peak will you after the Performance.

Special Trams will be run before and after be Performance.

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Doors open at 8 P.M. Overture'9 P.M. Refreshments supplied by G. Green & Co.' Hongkong, 18th May, 1909)

NOTICE.

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MR. H. BARBAGE of the firm PIERLOT & BARBAGE of Yuban is passing through here and is desirous of entering lola business relations with export firms for the following hues, viz. :—

HIDES, HORNS, BRISTLES; HUMAN HAIR, WAX, HONEY and MUSK...

Samples and particulars can be seen at the Aster Hours Room 33 by appointment.

Hongkong, 11th May, 1909,

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He reproached his wife who commenced to uitar mouroful criei. Then came the report of a pistol. The wife, wounded in one shoulder, opened the door, and ran out, but fainted and fell. The busband came near and fired four shats into her head with fatal affect: The bus- band then made another fruitless search for THE Undersigned have received instructions the doctor, but was arrested and disarmed

showed that he is kind-hearted, good-tehilpered,” ̈ Renial, hard-working, and trustworthy, · It came out ot the trial that the husband, on-biz- marriage, knew that his wife had not led a blameless life. The judge censured the accus. ad for snt looking after the deceased and for allowing her too much liberty on board, what her behaviour aroused remark. Another point made by the judge was that the wife neglected her baby on board..

The husband wept freely when questioned about the details of the come. His counsel pleaded for him on the ground of gross pro- vocation, and argued that the crime was not done with malice aforethought, but was com -mitted on the spur of the moment and is ike

blindnes of age.

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at the end of the season to be won by thetoquiries made into the husband's character pogy scoring most marks in the faces for the Gymkbaus Stakes the gymkbaos meci- jogs during the season, counting 4 points for a first for a second; and--for a third.-The- benefit of marks already scored to pass with the pony on a sale. Any winter of the race to carry gibs, extra for each win: in, subsa quent starts for the face, but in the event of A pony carrying the penalty not winotrg, albs, to be deducted next time' he starts Such zibs, to remain deducted until he wins again when he will carry the full penalties without deduction, Penalties accumulative up to 15lbs. Entrance fee 'f;, and Prize: $15. (Hall estrance fees to ga to winder.) -1.30 pm.-TENT, PEGGING IN SECTIONS OF THREE-Open to teams, mounted on China ponies, composed of three man, re- presenting any recognized wait or club in the Colony. Three small cups to be presented to winning team at each competi tion and at the conclusion of the season, a trophy will be given to the team which scores the highest aggrégats al points all- meeting, included. Io. competing for the small cups a competitor need not nőcessarily

· represent the same unit or club on each and every occasion, but if competing for 'the' aggregate trophy he can only represent one unit or one club during the season, that is to say he must contínua to compete for the unit or club first splected by bim and for no other. To provide for sickness, absence from the Colony, or for improvement of a team, now members may from time to time be introduced fit7 & team, but in order to win the aggregate trophy two at least of the members composing the widsing team must have competed in not less than ibren cam. petitions.

-Feinta-will-ba-awarded-as-follows:—

3 for each carry, say pur team or 2 for a carry under 27 yards or 1 for a touch

3 for speeds

9 points

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3 for style anu sjå anmm 3.;

A dropped spear disqualifies the team for the

run concerned.

Note-Style means the proper and work.

like handling of spears and the synchro. mous working of a team. Points will be

deducted from a team should the judge observe any member carrying his speas in a dangerous and unspostamaalike minner.

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PUBLIC AUCTION..

to sell by

PUBLIC AUCTION, “FOR ACCOUNT OF THE CONCERNED,

од

THURSDAY,

-tha ̄ygth-May 1909, at it, of their' Bale's Rooms, No 8, Des Viax Road, corner of Ice House Street,

À QUANTITY OF CASHMERE, PERFUMERY, HAND. KERCHIEFS TOWELS, SOAPS, UM BRELLAS, QUILTS, BLANKETS RAIN- COATS, MARBLE CLOCKS, &, kc,

TERMS AS naual.

· HUGHES & HOUGH,

Auctioneers, a

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Hongkong 'th May, 1909,

INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION

COMPANY, LIMITED.

FROM CALCUTTA, PENANG AND SINGAPORE.

The Jury returned at once a verdict of not Ruilty, and Massol was set free. He had been THE Company's Steamship sobbing all the time, and only left the dock when told to do so by the usher.—Straits Times.

BAST ASIATIC CO., LTD.

The East Asiatic Company at Copenhagen states in its annual report that after, selling «nsido kr. 79°,823 for depreciation' there is a not profit df1kr.1,643,917. The dividend, amounts: to 8 per cent. The reserves contaia'm, 3,7 6,000, equal to 35 per cent, of the capital of the company. The trading and industrial activity of the company could be increased considerably, in spite of the depression in the Far East.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCILS.

A meeting of the Legislative Council will. be held on Thursday next, the 13th is, at 2.35 pm. Following is the agenda:-

Finencial Minutes. (NoL 13 to 17.): Report of the Finance Committee. (Ne, 2.) Resolved that the resolution regarding the tunning of workmen's cars by the Hongkong Troadway Electric Company, Limited Dow known as the Electric Traction Company of Hongkong, Limited, passed by the Legislative Council on the 21st day of June 1906 be and the same is hereby rescinded,

"LAISANG,"

having arrived from the above Ports, Consignées of Cargo by her are hereby informed that their "Goods will be delivered from alongside.

Cargo impeding the discharge or remaining an board after 4 PM, the 14th inst. will be landed at Consignees' risk and expense,' No Fire Insurance will be effected, Bills of Lading will be countersigned by

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., LD.,

General Managers.· Hongkong, 11th May, robo

To

FOREIGN TRADE MARKS' IN JAPANS

PATENT DUREAU DECISION.

A decision of the Patent Bureau is published in the Official Garitta of the 18th ultimo in a prolest lodged by-Messrs, Redway & Co., Man- chester, England, against the refusal to register as a trade-mark the words “Camel fisir? on belling. The petitioners maintained that the ́trade-mark in question, referred to a belting called the "Camal Hair" brand of belting, It did not mean belting made of camel hair, the words "Camel Hair" were merely a distinctive name, and this was indicated by their being 04 closed witbio quotation marks. There was no belting made of camel hair, and it could not therefore be taken as a common name. In England, Japan, and other countries the words "Camel Hair" used in the trade-mark in ques- tion were generally recognised as meaning belling exclusively made by the petitioner film. This would show that the trade-mark in ques- tip was not à common name to denote goods made or a certain material. By the decision awarded in England and other, countries the First reading of a.Bill entitled An Ordinance petitioner firm beld the right to use the words to amend The Larcopy Ordinance, 1865.

constituting the trade-mark in this case ex: Second reading of the Bilentitled An Ordin-clusively on the balling made by them, and it ance to amend The Public Health and Build-was generally acknowledged by the Japanain logs Ordinances 1901-1908.

that the name was applied exclusively to the belting made by the petitioner film.

"ORDERS OF THE DAY. First reading of a Blil entitled An Ordinance to demonetizs Postage Stamps bearing the lead of Her late Majesty Queen Victoria.

First reading of a Bill entitled An Ordinance to amend the Law with respect to Children and Young Persons.

The judges will deduct points if in their On the and instant Admiral Darus Saito, opinion a team be moving at too slow a space, Minister of the Navy, gave a garden-pary on (To avoid delay, each team must be ready to the bank of the Tama River, in the suburbs of compete, when called upon to do so by the Tokyo,, la hanaur of Admiral Sir Hedworth starter. Any tean apt raady will be disqualif. Lambton. Besides the Admiral and his staff, ed. Teams will rua in order mentioned on the the guests included the Captains of the programme), vessels of the British squadron, the Bri5-520 p.m.-ONE MILE FLAT RACE-For

subscription griffins of season y 19:8.09. Second roading of the Bill entitled An Ordin: "Weight for inches as per scule. Winners, of ance to amend The Life Insurance Companies la dismissing the petition, the authorities

one race at 1009 meeting 7 lbs, extra: two Ordinance, 1907.

explain that according to an explanatory stats ot mort races 12 lbs, extra.. Winner at dist Second reading of the Bill entitled An Ordiment filed on September and; 1908, it is evident gymkhans 7 lbs extra. Winners at this nance to amend The Code of Civil Procedure that the trade-mark in this case is used on Pesaltion accumul- Becond reading of the Bill entitled An Ozd). belling made of camel hair, which is covered ative, Unplaced paines at 1909 meeting al- since to amend The Evidence Ordinance, with canvas, the exterior being painted. Even though the words "Camel Hair" are distio than two official races in Hongkong, Shang... Second reading of the Bill entitled An Ord!-guished with quotation marks, they denote the hai or Tientsin allowed 5 lbs, Entrance nasce to amend The Wireless Telegraphy quality of a certain class of goods, and the Scop. First prize: Prososted: and prize: Ordinanca, 1903. –

Some words are customarily used in commerce in Saj.on. (Entrance fees to'go to winner), **** Committee on the Bill entitled An Ordinance that sense," The trade mark in this case, there- 65.20 p.m. ONE, AND A QUARTER MILE uiriber to amend the Marchauf Shipping Ordi fors, comes under the category of No. 6 of

FLAT RACE, Handicap For all China toco; 1899.

Astleis II of the Trade mark Law, and tho povies... Entrance fee 5]. Fint – prisus Committee on the Bill entitled An Ordinance nxaminers were upheld forefusing to register prosooled," and Frisa = $13. (Entrance fees for authorising the Construction of a Trimway, the words referred to anja tradṣër | to go 10 winner)

“within the Colony of Hongkong

other officers and Nr. Ozaki, Mayor of Tokyo, and Mr. Ozaki, the guests left Tokyo at 8 am.

by Tamagawa electric cars which, had been reserved for the party. The guests were of

corted to the villa al-Baron Dou, on the bank of the river, where the party admired "the" azulens," which gra in full bloom. Dinter was served in a tent erected in the garden. After dinner the pasty procended by boat down the river to enjoy the scenery, and returned to Tokyo by electric cars at 4. p.m., after a ploxsant › day. The weather was gloriously. nat, which greatly added to the enjoyment of the gueste

meeting 7 'Ibi, exiri.

lowed a lbs. Jockeys who have not won more 1899

Intimations.

THE DAIRY FARM CO., LTD.

Have much pleasure in announcing further

REDUCTIONS

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BUTTER PRICES

FROM 18T MAY, 1909.

*** Buttercup" Brand 65 cents per lb.

"Dalrymaid" Brand

"Daisy" Brand

May be bad in ib pats.

Hongkong, 3rd May, 1999.

WEISMANN, LIMITED.

1380

OUR BUSINESS has been REMOVED to No. 14, DES VIEUX ROAD. CENTRAL (lately occupies bri Madame | Jay)

Hongkong, 29th April, 1009,"

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NSURANCE MAN teke Engagement 28 years' experience with Leading Fire Companies, Open for Hongkong or China Coast port No objection to shipping of retail stores.

Apply

" VICTOR," C/o Honghong Telegraph:^| Hongkong, 30th April, 1909:

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THE

NOTICE

HE Manager of Kennedy's Stable begs to inform the residents at Kowloon and district that, provided sufficient support be forthcoming, he will be prepared to ESTA BLISH & SHOEING FORGE at Kowloon, where Horses and Ponies can be shod by

experienced Shanghai farriers, no stated days, to be arranged fater.

Inasmuch as expense. will be iccurred in hiring suitable premises and in fitting up the will have general support. forge, the manager hopes that the schema

above are requested to send in their names Those desirous of availing themselves of tha

and number of horses or and panies to tha undersigned.

G. W. GEGG,

< Manager, Kennedy'" Stables.

Hoogkong, 4th May, 1909.

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THE "HINA PROVIDENT - LOAN

MORTGAGE CO.-LD.

AND.

$1,250,000)TM*

(CAPITAL PAID OF...

Loans on Mortgage of House Property, Goodi received on Storage. Adyasçes made'on. Merchandise; 'Loans made on the Provident System,

(Rates and Particulare on application).

THE OFFICE or TRUSTEE, EXECUTOR OF WILLS, ATTORNEY, &c... Undertaker and Executed.

SHEWAN, TOMES & 06

General Managers.

Badgkong, roth March, reo8.

·COLD STORAGE,

"HE" HONGKONG ICE COMPANYN TED RATE HOW 40,000 Cuble fast of COLD STORAGE avaliable at RAST POINT. Stores will be Open, st to A.M. and 4. F.M. dally, Sunday excepted, toʻracner and deliver perishable goods.

G. K. BAXTON,'' Manager.

Hongkong, 6th January, 1000...

Public Company.

NOTICE.

THE CHINESE ENGINEERING · AND MINING CO., LD.

AN INTERIM-DIVIDEND¬of Ous $t{}}= ♫ing and Six Ponce per Share free of tax on account of year ending 18th February, 1959, . has been declared by the Directors of the above Company,,

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Coupon No. 11 is payable on 1st May at the Chartered Bank of India, Australis and China, and The Russo-Chinese Bank at Tientsin add Shanghai,

J. S. DOBIE

Agent.

Hongkong, 3oth April, 1009

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THE MANAGER, Hongkong Telegraph Co, Ld.

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