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Intimation.

Powell's

Furnishing

Department

FIRST FLOOR

ALEXANDRA

BUILDINGS.

WE HAVE JUST UNPACKED A LARGE CONSIGNMENT

OF

DINNER

WARE

SAMPLES NOW ON SHOW.

A PLEASING

STYLE

IN

ALL WHITE.

We are prepared to sell any quantities to suit our Customers, even single Pieces

MEAT PLATES.

SOUP PLATES.

PUDDING PLATES. CHEESE PLATES

OVAL DISHES

5 SIZES

COVERED VEGE-

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 24 1000

Intimations.

VICTORIA RECREATION CLUB.

THE ANNUAL AQUATIC SPORTS will

be held in the Club Bath TO-MORROW SATURDAY, the-25th-instani, commencing At 4 PM. The attention of the Public is called to the laterport Events, Admission for Members

SHA MYSTERY.

LETTER FROM A SHIP LOST FOUR YEARS AGO.

Georgetown, 7th August,

Considerable sebastion has been caused in Georgetarin, British Golans, by the arrival of letter addressed to a local firm'from a 'man who it was feared bad been lost, together with every other soul on board, the ill-fated coolin ship Moy, which left this port-in-ips and has never been heard of since, being abandoned by Lloyd's and all its complement being to acgarded as lost.

So.so each day Non-Members ... 1.00 Sailors, Soldiers,

and Boys...... 0.50, Arrangements are being made for the commodation of Ladies on SATURDAY, the ayth. Admission $1.00,

Now, after a lapse of rather more than four

nover evth, seon'a solitary specimen of the * univeral colus® so` bravely announced. Whether they still circulate or ever did is diffi. „cult to determine; at any rate, they are a wholly "Hegligible factor in the financial system, which

Consignees.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES:

HE P, & O: S. N. Cala Steamer

still worries along precisely as though the Mac-THE kay Treity had never been formulated;

THI DECREE AND ITS PROVISIONS. Probably until all provincial mints aro sœapt' out of otitence, and the issue of money con fined to the Imperial Government, it will prove as difficult in the future as in the past to put a stop to the circulation of debased tokens, which must find acceptance only at a 'depreciated value. Bet the recent decree of the President

Tickets obtainable from either the Steward/Fears, a letter has been, received in George of the Beard of Finance indicates that be

of the Club or at the Gate,

By kind permission of Col. Bayard, D.5.0., and Officers the Band of the Buff will perform during Saturday afternoon.

Miss Lyon has very kindly consented to present the Prizes at the conciusion of the Sports.

FRANK LAMMERT, Hon. Secretary, Hongkong, 24th September, 1000,

HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB.

THEM

NOTICE.

1670

town from Mr. A. K. H. Farqoker, who was formerly employed in one of the local news" paper offices, and who shipped on the Moy as on assistant steward. The latter is addressed from "Vancouv.r, General Delivery, 30 Jupe, 1909” and states;

"Did you think I had forgotten you, alto- gether?--It is now about four-years since I left you. We've had great doings, Left the foy is a boat and got to Key West aftar 16 days Mahr was a brute, any way. I've been in Texas about two years doing broncho stunts. How's George? Teil all the chapt 'howdy! from me. Never played football since I lell Demerara. Will write later.-Youre faithfully"

in feeling his way towards this desideratom alooga do line, less capable of résist ance. This announcement declares, instead of legalising now coins, that all coins now cur rent, of whatever value, shall, from the date of ite decue, be mlated of one standard of fine. nass and one authorised pattern and super scription. The result must come slowly, until the press variable and depreciated money is gradually called in; hat, while the former decree was evaded by the simple process of issuing very few of the new coins, and an increased supply of the familiar local tokens, the present order is loss susceptible of defeat, since, after'a date, not yet promulgated, money NO DOUBT AS TO AUTHENTICITY. not of the authorised pattern, „suparacription, The letter, it will be noted, singularly and standard will cease to be legal tender. scant and leaves a great deal to the imagination. The fical clause of the decree directs that There can, however, be little doubt as to its paper menný also must be similario ap authenticity, as the handwriting has been posi-pearance and of fixed exchange value through. tively identified by a number of parages who out the Empire. If the Government is in earn. know Mr. Farquhar well and were intimately est, the European trading community will be acquainted with his caligraphy. Mahr, who is able to do much to back up this admirable de. [664 referred to so disparagingly, was the captain of parture, lud is must be boped all nationalities the Moy, and the "George" mentioned is pre will act loyally together to that end. Diplo- sumably a Mr. Tulloch, who was a reposter on macy may need to move to ensure this to the Argosy.

operaties, but the great hongs themselves will be the dr to acknowledge the immenso ad vantages likely to follow the adoption of this latest Imperial decree,

HE HALF-YEARLY MEETING of Members of the above Club will be held on SATURDAY, the 2nd October, 1909, at iz o'clock, Noon, at the Offices of the Jockey Club on the Ground Floor of the Hongkong Club Annexe, Chater Road.

By Order,

T. F. HOUGH,

Clark of the Course. Hoogkong, 18th September, 1999.

* HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB.

N

NOTICE.

EXTRAORDINARY

The point, however, that is putting shipping man, is how Mr. Farquhar managed to get to

..

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** PESHAWUR," FROM ANTWERP, LONDON, MALTA, PORT SAID, SUEZ AND STRAITS. Consignees of Cargo by the abové-named vessel are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed and placed of their risk in the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company's Godowns' at Kowloon, where sach consignment will be sorted out mark br mark, and delivery can be obtained as soon as the Goods are landed. .

Optional Goods will be landed here unless Instructions are given to the contrary balore 6 hours,

„Goods not cleared by the 34th instant,, al 4 P.M., will be subject të reni. * No Fire Insurance will be effected by me in apy case whatever.

Dantaged Packages must be left la the Godowas for examination by the Consignee's and the Company's representative at an appointed hour.

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

No Claims will be admitted after the Goods dave left the Godowni,

A. HEWETT,

Superintendent. Hongkong, 18th September, Foo..

*

·NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD, BREMEN. IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

"HE Steamship

TH

"LÜTZOW,"

having arrived, Consignees of Cargo are hereby informed that their Goods, with the exception of Opium, Treasure and Valuables, are being landed and stored

risk hazardous and/or extra hazardous Godowas of

the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Go down Company, Limited, Kowloon, and Wast Paint Godowns, whence delivery may be. obtained.

A MEETING MARY GENERAL Key West, as there are several ports that could Club will be held on SATURDAY, the and have been made much easier, some of which October, at 12,15 PM, at the Offices of the indeed would have to be passed near at band in Jockey Club on the Ground Floor of the order to get to Key West. Nevertheless Longkong Club Annexe, Chater Road, a though there is some tendency to doubt the Notice regarding which is being seat to each accu acy of the statements made, no doubt cially in money matters. He had no experience havn loft the Godnwes, and all Goods remain-

Member,

By Order,

T. F. HOUGH,

Clerk of the Course. Hongkong, 18th Sepiambër, 1909% 1

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whatever is entertained that Mr. Farquhar is still alive and actually wrote the letter in ques lion.

#

The Moy was one of the fine feet of clipper ships sailing under the flag of the Moarge PEAK TRAMWAYS COMPANY, Company in the Calcutta and Demerara service,

$.00 a.m.

LIMITED.

TIME TABLE

WEEK DAYS.

and way regarded at the time as one of the best looking specimens of sailing craft travelling the ocean. Her gros tournge was 1,697, and her not 1.544.

The scheme is better devised than the sarlier effort, if only because it takes account of the Chinama's rooted aversion for change, cape-

of mace pieces, so means of praving whether he would lose by employing them, no certainty that his creditors would be willing to accept them. None of these questionings presen themselves under the new decree, and as be

learns at first hand the value of a fixed standard

coinage, the principle will find ready accept- ance, because the Chinese are such shrewd bosincline.

A

15, as seems not unlikely, the new.decree is first deb not only towards a single Imperial mint, but also, ultimately towards the conver" sien of China to a gold standard State, the first

|

No Claims will be admitted after the Goods

ing undelivered alter the 29th of September, will be subject to reLL

All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where, they will be axamined on the 19th of September, at 9.30 AM.. *All claims must reach us before the 2nd of October; 1909, or they will not be recognized.

No Fire Insurance will be effected.

undersigned,

Bill of Lading will be countersigned by the NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD,

MELCHERS & Co.,

General Agents.

Hongkong, 22nd September, 1909.

Public Companies.

DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP CO., LD.

"HE ORDINARY GENERAL · · MEET- TING OF SHAREHOLDERS will be held at the Company's Officat, TO-MORROW, the 25th September, at Noon, for the pur pose of receiving the Report of the General Managers together with a Statement of Ac counts to the 30th June, 1909.

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 15th to the 15th September, both days inclusive.

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK. & Co.,

General Managers. Hongkong, 24th September, 1909."

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GREEN ISLAND CEMENT CO., LTD.",

N INTERIM DIVIDEND of Thirty.five costs per Share for the Six Months eading gath Juns, 1903, will be payable on the 25th Septembar, 1909, on which date Dividend Warrants may be obtained on application at the Company's Office.

—The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company: will be CLOSED from the 13th instant to the ath September, 1909, both days inclusiva.

SHEWAN, TOMES & CO.

General Managers. Hongkong, 6th September, 1900.

T

Auction.

PUBLIC AUCTION.

[640

`HE Undersigned have received instructions from B. SMITA, Esq, to sell by

PUBLIC AUCTION, TO-MORROW,

the 75th September, 1999, at 1.30 r. within his residence at Cosmopolitan Docks,

__THE WHOLE_OR_HIS...

VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD

FURNITURE,

(Particulars from Catalogue).

A Sinam-launch will leave Blake Pier at pm, sharp to convey istanding Parchasers, TERMS-As usual”

HUGHES & HOUGH,

Auctioneers, "Hongkong, 24th September, 1900,

Entimations.

JUST LANDED:

1669

The well-known and famous brandy

Bisquit Dubouche

!& Co."

Per Bot.

said to have issued already under the sign NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD, BREMEN XXX: Very Old Fine.......$2.50

DISASTROUS VOYAGE WITH COOLIES, After signing on.a crew at Brinol in March, 1904, abe went to Calcutta, where she shipped 533 East Indian coolies for work on the sugarnes ofte History of Modern China may be estates of British Guiana. She arrived in De- merara on 2x Jap., 1905, and no llitle sentation manual of Prince Chun.-J. R. C. in Pall Mall

Garette, was caused when it became kooga that 46 of the coolies bad died on the voyage, three more dled while the vessel was in the river, and it was found necessary to send $8 more to the p.public hospital,

7.30 am, to 10.00 am....Every lo minutes 1000 a.m.40 11,00 4,5“.....Every 15 minnies [1.30 am to 12ą; p.m. ...Every 15 minutes. 11.45 pm to 1.15 p.m.... Every to minutes.

1.15 p.m. to 1.45 pm Every 15 minutes. 145 pm to 2.15 p.m. .....Every 10 minuter, 2:15 p.m.10 3.00 p.m....Every 15 minuter. 1.30 p.m. to. 5.00.pm....Every 15 minutes 5.00 pm to 8.00 p.m....Every 10 migatas.

NIGHT CARI.... 845 pm and g pm, 945 pm, 10.11.15

avery balf hour.. „ŞUNDAYS,

8,00 m, to 9.00 am... Every 15 miantas 9.00 am to 9.30 am. Xvorizo minutos 9.30 am to 10.30 am...Esory It minutas 15.30 am to 11.00 am.... Every to miantas. 21.45 am, to 13.00 noon... Every 15 minutos 11.00 Noon to 1:00 pm, ... Every so minutes 4.00 p.m. to 5.00 pm.....Every 15 minutai 5.00 pm to 5.00 p.m....Evory 10 minutes 5.00 p.m. to 7,00 p.m....Every 15 minutos 7.00.p.m, to 8.00 p.m....Every to minute

-NIGHT OARS as on Wesk-Days

SATURDAYI. Exisa'cars at 2.15 p.m., 11.10 p.m. and 11.45 p.m SPECIAL CARS by Ansagement at the Dompany's Once, ALEXANDRA BUILDING", Des Var Road Central, 2

7

JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & SON,

**General Managers.

ongʻrang, to April, 1008:

Με

NOTICE!

A Commission was appointed to make strict ioquity, and a lamentable state of affairs wat disclosed, in consequence of which the Gov.

Intimations.

YUEN HING,

No 4, D'AGUILAR STREET,

ernor decided to withhold the surgeon's gratuity FACTORY. SWATOW

of £489; to stop the whole of the third officer's gratuity, half of the captain's and the second compounder's,

The Moy subsequently left Demerara on 15 February 1995 with a 1,000'lops ballast in sand and water. She has never been heard of since, and has always been supposed she foundered in the sevèro storms that were ex-' perienced shortly after her departure. Nor up to the arrival of the letter from Mr. Farquhar had there been any indication that there had been any survivors.-Reuter.

THE NEW COINAGE DECREB ÎN CHINA..

The Haskow railway loan dispute and other

KIA

LAK.

Manufacture WHOLESALE & RETAIL DEALERS

in all kinds of band-made- DRAWN and EMBROIDERY CHINESE LINE GRASS CLOTH, PEWTER WARE, &c.,

all of the best quality, Mangkong, 5th August, 1009, ...

D. NOMA,

PROFESSIONAL TATTOOER

AND

1573,

THE EXPERT REMOVER OF TATTOO MARKS,

No, 60, QUEEN'S ROAD, CENTRAL,

of Wales, theo allied happenings have bulked so large in the PATRONISED by Prince of Vork, and contemporary comment on Chinese affairs H..R. H. The Emperor of Russla, and having that a very important Imperial decreo issued 4,500 testimonials from ail sources,..

R. LI HON FAN, a Chinese graduata month or so ago has passed almost up-

My 14 years' experience in tattooing is a versed in literature, has been a teacher to European officials and merchants in the noticed. By it the foundation stone of the guarance of good work and prompt execution. My colours are absolutely last and perfectly Mackay Treaty received a renewed tardy recoßhartists, and produce a charming effect vol Colony for over ten years

Dition, and the possibility of establishing attained by any other, as their composition I

In tattooing unlike some commercial relations on a sound financial basis only kiown to us. such as obtains in other countries looms again, pocist of engravings, care must be taken to if still hasily, before the European merchants bare the work done in a perfect, high tosed manier is order to take special precaution

He has a good method of training Euro peans to pass in the Chinese examination, ard

sessed of a first rate certificate as Chinese teacher. He bas ako 'a good know ledge of Mandarin.

Thase who intend learning the Chines TABLE DISHES. language are requested to write cara ef

Hongkong Telegraph office or direct to COVERED TWIN VE-Hollywood Road, and Boor.

Bougkoop, 6 September, 1909.

GETABLE DISHES.

SOUP TUREENS.

SAUCE TUREENS

WITH COVER AND LADLE

SAUCE BOATS.

SALAD BOWLS. ;

STEAK DISHES. CHOP DISHES.

POWELL'S

ALEXANDRA

BUILDINGS,

and

28, Queen's Road.

Hongkong, 10th Septau

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THERATION MAY NOW ALSO BE OBTAINED In Dragzz (TASTELEIK) FORM., SELF OURE NO FIOTION! MARVEL UPON MARVELI NO SUFFERER NEED NOW DESPAIR, but without running a doctori Wil or Calling into the doop ditch of quackery, may safely, spoodily and economically cure himself without the & now Jige of a second party. By the introduction of THE NEW FRENCH REMEDY THERAPION

ig ramplate revolution has been wrought to this dingartment of medical science, whilst thousande have been restored to health and happiness who for years previously had been merely dragging

al-elle existence. THERAPION No. 1-The Sovereign

Hemedy for ditarges, superseding injec.. tfoot, bo v of which does reparable baran by Sasink

the foundation of sigćture-and-other serious diseases

HERAPIOŃ No. 1–The Boyersign Samady for primary and secondary wit tions, vicomticas, pains and swriting of the Joints, and all those complaints which mercury and arenaqueilla are popularit but erroneously supposed to cur. This preparation purities the whole system through the blood and thoroughly eliminates all polvonous matter from the body,

HERAPION No, 8-The Sovereign Ramady for abolity, nervousness, impaired vitality, sinep miness, disfety and locapacity for business of pleasure, love of solitude, blushing, Indigestion, paine is the back and brad, and mi disorders resulting from disipation, early *- sessa, which the faculty soporsistently ignore, because so impotent la cure of even relieve.

Doblatable

THERAPION of principal

Chiesalsts or from The Le Clare_Madičiau Co., Haverstock Mond, Hampstead, London, Price in Engisad 20. In orderar::state which of the thran kulers required, and see that word | *TIEKAPTÓW" appears si "British” Governanik Siang silasë të mwez gunan package

fold by all Chemists,

of the Far East.

Hitherto the greatest of the many difficulties

to be contended with in doing business iö China has been the uncertain value of every Chinese coin which could he tendered on either side. A dollar which is current in one pro- vince way, for example, be refused altogether across the border or accepted at a lower or a higher value, or require the "chop" of a well- known firm by way of which gutrantes, "chop" in a locality not much further on will have DO 30st of Menning. Again; the positive value of coins minted in nee part of Chica is very much lower than thewhere; there

of fineness, being no standard

as possible dangers, I use fresh materials

daily,

The Copying of Portraits with distine animess speciality.

Hipbong, tpt Santamiker, canti

Consignees.

"SHIRE LINE OF STEAMERS, LIMITED.

HE

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

.

FROM EUROPE

MONMOUTHSHIRE,"

IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES,

THE Beamship

"PRINZ SIGISMUND," . having arrived, Consignees of Cargo are hereby informed that their Goods, with the exception of Oplum, Treasure and Valuables, are being landed and stored at their risk into the hazardous and/or extra hazardous Godowns of the Hong- kong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Com- pany, Limited, at Kowloon, and West Point Godowns, whence delivery may be obtained,

No Claims will be admitted after the Goods. have left the Godowns, and all Goods remalo. ing undelivered after the 28th of September, |will be subject to rest...

All broken, chafed, and damaged Goodi are: to be left in the Godowas, where they will he examined on the 28th of September, at 9.30AM. All Claims must reach us before the 1st of October, 1909, or they will not be recognized.

No Fles Insurance will be affected.

•* Bills Bf Lading will be countersigned by the Undersigned..

NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD.

MELCHERS & Co., " General Agents.

Hongkong, 21st September, 1909.

NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES,

FROM BUROPE, COLOMBO AND

STRAITS.

THE Company's Steamship-

* KITANO MARUL

V.O.C.B. Guaranted 20 Years

...5.50

Old

QUINQUINA ?

ALSO

QUINQUINA

.....DUBONNET?

FRENCH STORE, Solo Agent.

· Hongkong, juth April, 1909.

OSMAN &

CASUM,

1.& 8, D'AQUILAR” STREET,

JUST UNPACKED Ladies' Trimmed and Untrimmed · HATS, RIBBONS, FLOWERS,

& FEATHERS.

MUSLIN and FIGURED VOILES.

having arrived from the above Ports, Con LACE and EMBROIDERIES à speciality.

signees of cargo are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed and placed at their risk in the Hangkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company's Godown at Kowlood, where each consignment will be sorted oni mark by mark and delivery can be obtained as soon as the Goods are landed.

Optional Goods will be carried on unless instructions are given to the contrary before. | Noòn, TO DAY. ANNAR

Goods not cleared by the 30th September will be subject to real,,

No Fire Lusurance has been effscisd. Damaged packages must be left in the Godown for examination by the Consignee's and the Co.'s representatives at an appointed bour. All claims must be presented within ten days of the steamer's arrival here, after which date they cannot be recognised. No claims will be admitted after the geode havn, left the Godowns,

TABLE LINENS, SERVIETTES and

• HOUSEHOLD LINENS.

Samples on application.

Cosat Port Orders carefully. oxecuted.

Kongknaz, 6th Saptamkan, song

NOTICE TO: SUBSCRIBERS,

“ROM. and níthe 1st January, 1909,” the" H

rates of Subscription to the Hongkong Talegraph (daily and weekly issues) will be as follow-

DAILY-136 per annum.

NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA,“

WEEKLY is per annum, -- Hongkong, agid September, 1009) 24581459||The istos per quarter and por mansem, pro-

portional Subscriptions for say period Img" iban one month will be charged as for a full doonth.

AN APPEAL

having arrived from the above Ports, Consignees of Cargo are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed and placed at their risk in the Hongkongand Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company's hazardous nod/or extra hazardona Godiwa at Kowloon, where each consignment will be sorted out mark by mark, and delivery can be obtained as soon as the goods are,THE SUPERIORESS of the ITALIAN;

TCONVENT, CAIKE ROAD, bega most Landed

respectfully to APPEAL to the Rasdapte of Hongkong and the Coast Ports, for shole kind patronage and support, and desires to state that she will be pleased to receive orders for" all kinds of NEEDLE WORK.

Some mints indeed issue such debased tokesn that no one can be induced to exchange them Company's Steamship at face valne. Even sycee, or block silvar, be- loved of the Chiness merchant bey.nd any cain, has no standard of general acceptance, while the leci, in which, large quotations are usually made, is not a token at all in fact, bat merely a name of commercial convenience for á value that varies in different parts.

The second article of the Mackey Treaty sought, it will be remembered, to remedy this

Goods not cleared by the syth inst, at 6 chaos by the gradual introduction of up, will be subject to rent. form coinage. In 1906 or 1907 an Imparia! edick jomugurated the required reform by providing for the simultaneous issue from

All damaged packages must be left in the five mlats of four colas to be regarded Godowns, where they will be examined at as legal tender throughout, the Empire. This 9.30 1.M; on the 18th inst. - No Claims will be admited after delivery of the Goods has been step, accepted as a beginning of better things,fficed in Consiganes, and same must be received a warm welcome. But since aycee persoted within two days of steamer's arrival and all existing coins remainiă current each in | kes otherwise they will not be recognised, their own locality at the local value, thu new. JARDINE, MATHESON & Co, Ltd, nafamiliar mane places met with entire une aleat, and the larger wumber of Ohlings' hars Hongkong, sand September/zooq,

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

Gentlemen's Shirts made to order, and Oaf ind Gollars reuswed on old ones.

Ladies and Children's Under-clothing, Chil drew's Dresses, and all kinds of Embroidery. Materials can be supplied, if required ---The Superioress, will also be most grateful for any PAPER, or old ENVELOPES to be made Lato Books for the Ekkilären of the Poor Schoolsj wha nợp taught by the Slaters,

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The daily large is delivered from when the address is accessible, to messenger Feak

at their residences without any uzten charge, uber can have their copies delivered On coplas sent by post an additional' $1,50, por quarter is charged for postage, sebuah The postage on the wockly lasts to say park

of the world le go cents per quartar. Single Copies, Daily, los centa,- -

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``twenty-five Cools (for cash only).

There will be no rebate to

MARIA (PAYABLE IN ADVANCE.}--

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Bidé By Order, 20 AZ