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Intimation.

Powell's

HAVE JUST

OPENED THE

FIRST

CONSIGNMENT

OF

Ladies'

AUTUMN

and

WINTER

COATS,

SKIRTS,

COSTUMES,

ULSTERS

ALSO

A good variety of

CHILDREN'S

COATS.

:

The cut of these Gar- ments is Superb and the newest colorings only are displayed.

SHOW ROOMS

AND

·FITTING ROOM

ALEXANDRA

BUILDINGS.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH FRIDAY OCTOBER 15 1909

Intimations.

JUST LANDED:

AMERICAN MILK IN CHINA.

TRADE WORTH DIG SUM.

Vice-Consul General Frank W. Hadlay, of Shanghai, faraithes the following information The well-known and famous brandy on the trade lo condensed milk in China :

Shangbai is the distributing point of condaan Bisquit Dubouchend mlik for China. Tas total imports from

& Co."

Fer Bot. XXX Very Old Fins $2.50 V.O.C.B. Guaranted, 20 Years

Old

ALSO

QUINQUINA }

QUINQUINA >

5.50

DUBONNET I

FRENCH STORE,

Sole Agent.

kons, 30th April, 1000

THE

SOUTH CHINA ARTISTIC BAZAAR.

EXHIBITION HALL

ab

FIRST FLOOR OF No. 25 DES VIEUX ROAD CENTRAL (opposite the P. & D.S. N. Co's office.)

PENED DAILY

From I AM to 5 P.M.

From PM to ti P.M.

Ivory, Silver, Chipa, Paper, Wooden, and B.mboo Ware...

Embroideries, Silk, Oil and Water Colour Paintings.

Curios and Perfumes.

Ecreens, Pictures and Photo Frames. Preserves and Canned Goods. Writing Inks and Paper, &c. Hongkong, 15th September, 1999.

NOTICE.

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M versed in literatore, has been a teacher R. LI HON FAN, a Chinese graduate

to European officials and merchants in thr Colony for over ten years

He has a good method of training Euro- peaus to pass in the Chinese examination, and possessed of a first rate certificate as a Chinese teacher, He bas also a good know

ledge of Mandario,

foreign countries and Hoogkéng, the latter being composed of foreign mile, in 1918 amounted to 150,000 doren tias, valued at $148,209, of which 16,089 doren tins, valued at $15,896 were re-exported to foreign cousiriss, leaving 133,911 dozen tins, valued at $159,493; for consumption in Chion, of which 78,315 | dozen tins, valued at $17,375, were reshipped to |other Chinese ports, ike balance being left for

local consumption.

·

The Chinese use the sweeten I milk, which constitutes vary much the greater part of the trade, while the foreigners'io China are the wasweetened evaporated cream. Milk is put up ia tips of 16 and to ounces, the first being the popular iize. The Shanghai and North Chios trade is controlled by American brands, while European brande predominate the south, around Canton.

It is estimated that during recent years from 5,900 to 19,000 fins per your have been, put on the markets in imitation of a popular American, brand of milk, This milk was manufactured outside of Chlas, imported without labels, end Chinese printers bited to make the imitatić n labels. This trade, however, has been checked during the past year by the firm stand taken by Chinese officials to free their markets from such discreditable proceedings. One agent of a European firm engaged in this business was fined $joo by the mixed court and bad his stock confiscated.

A LIBK OF ADVENTURE.

SEEKING FOR FORTUNE IN BORNEO AND MALAYA,"

JAPANESE IMPERIAL MINT,

"AMOUNT OF NEW COINAOE...). The value of coins to be struck by, the Im perial Mint, Osaka, for the present fiscal year is estimated at 715,000,000 of silver and subsi. diary, coins for the Japanese Government and ¥5,000,000 of standard and Y1 500,000 of subsidiary coins for the Korean Government.

The value of gold pieces struck this year-00 private application is said to be unprecedentedly. large. The quantity of gold ballion received by the Mint for coining purposes from April to September last was 8,018 kwamme, or about 66,549 lbs., representing about Y36,000,000 in valus. Of thịt, about Y14,000,000 was in coib. The principal applicants were the Hank of Japan and the Specie Bank. The total value of gold coins to be struck during the present fiscal year is expected to reach Y50,000,000, The amount of metal currency now in circulationis Japan is estimated at a total of Y151,000,001. It appears that the re coinage of old silvas pizcos-50 son and 20 sen has not been completed. As the coins are made much smaller by the re-coinage, the Gov. erament will make a profit of about Y20,000,000 after deducting expenses. This profit is to be added to the funds of the Governmeal for the readjustment of colosge.—Japan Chronicle,,

PREVENTIVE PLAGUE.

CAMPAIGN.

AMERICAN BACTERIOLOGIST ON

RAT WARFARE.

Dr. F. G.. Novy, professor of bacteriology and director of the hygisas laboratory of the University of Michigan, chairman of the com- mission appointed sight years ago, to investi. gate plague conditions in San Francisco," for in Seattle attending the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific exposition. To an interview Dr. Novy said that

Public Companies,

CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE, LIMITED.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS, -

MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS will "HE TWENTY-EIGHTH ORDINARY

be hold at the Offices-of-the-Undersignad-on- FRIDAY, the 22nd inst, at ti AM.

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 8th to the aand instant, both days inclusive.

JARDINE, MATHESON & CO., LTD., * General Agents. Hongkong, sth October, 1909.

THE DAIRY FARM OQ, LD.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

ORDINARY

Consignees.

SS TOURANE

COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES,

“ONSIGNEES of Cargo from Londos er

Co

́us. Dordogne, Meiod and Matapan, from Havre ex ss. Matapan and from_Bordaanze 1.8. Verbečkmoea and Ville de Bordamur, in bon- that their Goods, with the exception of Trus nection with above Bioamerare karnby informed,

and-Valuables are being landed and stored at (702 || their risk into tha hazardous and/or exten hazardous Godowas-of-the-Hongkong: and Kowloon Wharf, and Godowa Co., Limited, at Kowloon, whence delivery may be obtained, Immédiately after landing.

ULA Optional Cargo will be forwarded on unless intimation is received from the Consiguven THE THIRTEENTH

YEARLY MEETING of SHARE MONDAY, the 11th Oct, at to Am, HOLDERS in the above Company will be requesting it to be landed her

Hilia of Lading will be countersighed by the held at the Company's Town Offico, a Lower

Goods remaining unclaimed Albert Road, Hongkong on TUESDAY, the Undersigned. fgit October, at Tags P.my for the pur-atter MŨNDAY, the 18th October, at Noos, pose of presenting the Report of the Directors will be subject to rent and landing chargés. and Statement of Accounts to the 31st July, Egog.

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 11th to the 19th October, 1909, both days inclusive:

By Order,

M. MANUK,

Acting Secretary. Hongkong, 1st October, 1999..

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Intimations.

HONG KONG. JOCKEY CLUB

NOTICE.

EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL

|

the

All claims must be sent in so me on or before 18th October, or they will not be recognized. All damaged packages will be skaminad on. MONDAY, the 18th October, at 3 PM)

No Fire Insurance has been effected.

P. DE CHAMPMORIN, Agmt Hongkong, 11th October, 1000

BANK LINE, LIMITED,

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

STEAMSHIP "OCEANO." FROM TACOMA, VANCOUVER, YOKO! HAMA, KUBĖ, MOJI' AND MANILA.

while there he istended to inform himself fully A MEETING MEMBERS of the THE Above Steamer having arrived, Con-

on the results of the rat campaige carried on in that city.

"it in essential," said Dr. Novy, to continue the cat warfare. It is as necessary as to have

The Western Mail of Perth has pablished the life story of Mr. Robert Sefton who is re- garded as being among the best known ex-guards on a railroad to prevent accident. Seat lorers and prospectors in all Australasia.tle is one of America's big seapons. It ingrow- ing all the time and it has been claimed that it From early boyhood Mr. Selion has led an

in the gateway to the Orient. a Iventurous and exciting lifa. His father was a sergeant major in the 99th Regiment, and young Sefton was born at sea during the voyage, of a detachment from, Calcutta to Sydney. Migrating to New Zealand, he spent some time on a sheep station, but, was fascinated by the discovery of gold which many exciting experiences. After visiting attracted-bim to Australia where he had

Townsville and Brisbane, Sefton came to Singapore, with the intention of trying his fortunes in North Borneo, which le rich in gold and precious stones, and in the hope of getting a concession, Sefton interviewed the British and Dutch Rosidosis. From the British representative he received cordial as sistance. The Dutch official was polite and

above Club will be held on SATURDAY, the 23rd October, 1959, at 12.15 P.M., at the Offices of the Jockey Club on the Ground Floor of notice regarding which is being sad to each the Hongkong Club Annexe, Chater Road, a Member.

By Order,

T. F. HOUGH,

Clerk of the Course, Hongkong, 6th October, 1909.

LIMITED..

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"The plague is insídions. It is likely to spring up at any moment. While all is calm and serene at present, imagine if you will the chaotic state of affairs should the scourge really DEAR TRAMWAYS COMPANY, strike this city. Think of the commercial loss." Trade with British Columbia, Mexico and the membered that this port is in direct connection with Japan, China, India and Mexico, where Orient would be tied up. And it should be re-

the plague, is as yet not fully stamped out,

יו.

SAN FRANCISCO'S EXPERIENCE, "It is very wrong for men to say that the campaign against rate should cessa jost, be-

cause there are 'so homap case, San Fran. cisco found that it was a fight that should never

dad. It was thought down there that all the

Those who intend learning the Chinese language are requested. to write care of Hongkong Telegraph office or direct to 37 nothing more. The Western Mall continues: plagas rats had been caught. Then camé a Hollywood Road, zod jur.

.` Blangkonu, 6th September, 1909,

For Sale.

SPECIAL SALE OF WORK

1638

The beadquarters of the British Resident are

Human cast, and ike fight was renewed, only

to find that plague rats were numerous.

"The opposition to carrying on the campaign against rats puts me in mind of the argument that might be made against a paid fire depart-

at Sandakao, a place of great natural beauty, and with a harbour equal to that of Sydney The equator runs through the Dutch por tion of the island, and its true course is mirked by a brass rod in the house of the mout. While there are no fires there is no need Resident at Pontianak which is literal- of a department; but when there is a fire-well, ORPHANS AND THE HOME FOR THE ly child of the ghost. With a party of natives then the department pays for itself many times over, Let one case of death come from the plague, and see the penalty that is inflicted. Seattle is a popular port and city, but the plague causes the world to sbudder and turns its back and commerce away.

in aid of the

DESTITUTE.

RE-Superioress-and-Sisters of the Italian Tectress the honour in aeppance that their ANNUAL SALE of NEEDLE- WORK, comprising Ladies' and Children's Dresses Embroideries, Table Covers, Hand kerchiefs, and a variety of Art cles suitable for presents, will be held at the Convent on 2191, 42nd, and 23rd of this month, commencing Each day at io-A'M,

The Superioress and Sisters bag to solicit the patronage of a generous community to aid the work of providing for the mailscance of the large number of Orphans at the Convent and its outlying branches, and the helpless aged and infirm in the Home for the Dostituta at Wanchai.

ITALIAN CONVENT, 28, Caine Road. Hnagkong, 11th October, 1009

FOR SALE.

JUST RECEIVED:

· A SELECTION OF

FLOWER, VEGETABLE

BLUIT SEEDS

10 packet of 10 cents cach

"AND

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Sefton ascended the Segama (sands of gold) River, and found the voyage one of extreme difficulty. The climate was decidedly trying and the river was full of shoals and rapide, Colours of gold were found in lots of places along the baoks, and Sefton was favourably impressed with all that he saw, but the loss of his boat and sickness of several of his natives compafled him to retură much sooner than he intended. Undelerred by his first want of success, he organised another expedition and returned to the attack, Agala bis party was decimated by favor, and again he lost a boat containing stores and provisions.

•

A DIBASTROUS EXPEDITION.

Hereported the results of bis trip to Capt. Beeston, the Commandant of the British forces, and another expedition was fitted out to ex- plore the upper portion of the sivar, Capt Beeston was in charge and an auspicious start was made, Disaster after disaster, however, pursued the party, The navigation of the upper part of the river was exceedingly diffi cult. The waters, dashing from their moun- ANDtain fastnesses, swilled round bage shoulders and formed dangerous rapids, against which boats made slow headway. Capt. Bession was

Parcels from 41 to $10 each

LAWN

GRASS SEEDS.

FERTILIZER.

"Science has been employed in doing this prophylactic work so quietly that but little is heard about it. Surely it is unnecessary to shout from the housetops that the good work is always under way. Certain it is that this city and its officials and population do' not want to' visit the laboratory and see the rats that are brought in and examined. Hut I do say that if it is necessary, let those who oppor this movement take the same time spent in opposition to studying the matter and

meeting those who are doing the work..

7.00 $.

TIME TABLK

WEEK DAYI.

signees of Cargo are hereby requested to and in their Bills of Lading for countersigns. ture and to take immediate delivery of their Goods from alongside, in

Cargo impeding the discharge of the Vassal will be landed and stored, at Consignees' risk and expense.

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

DODWELL & CO., LIMITED, Agents.

Hongkong, 12th October, 1909

"SHIRE* LINE OF STEAMERS, LIMATED.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

From EuropE, COLOMBO AND

THE

STRAITS.

HE Company's Steamship

"BRLCONSHIRE"

(ro

7.30 am, 10 10.00 am....Every 10 minuter. to,00 š.m. 10 11,00 am....Every 15 minutes. 11.30 am, to 1245 Am....Every 15 minuter. 1.15 p.m. to. 1.45 1.02. ...Ezory 15 minutes 12.45 pm to 1.15 p.m. Every 10 minutes. 1.45 p.m. to 15 pm Every 10 minutes, 7.13 p.m. 10 1.00 p.m....Every 15 minuter, 1:30p.m. to 5.00 p.m....Every 15 minuter. 5.00 pm to 8.00 pm. Every ro miantar, NIGHT CARS 6.45 pm) and 9 pm, 945 pm, to 275 PT. Godowns as Komioon, where each consignment

avary half hour.

SUNDAYE.

8.00 am to 9.00 am, ... Every 15 minutss 9.00.m. to 9.30 am. .....Every 30 minutes, 9:30 am to 10.30 am. .....Every if minuter. 10.30 am, to 11.00 .Every to minutes." $1.45 am, to 15,00 moon...Every 15 mtanies. 11.00 Noon to 1.00 p..... Brary to minates 1.00 pm, 10, 5.00 p.m. .....Every 15 minutos, 5.00 p.m. to 6.co p.m.... Every 10 minutes. 6.00p.m. to 7.00 p.m. ...Ķvery 15 minutes 7.00 pm, 10: 8.00 p.m. .....Erary to miante","

NIGHT CARS an on Week Days. SATURDAYS, Extra, care at 15 p.m., 11.10 pm, and 11:45 pm. SPECIAL OARS by Aarangement at the Obmpany's Offics, ALEXANDRA BUILDINGS, Des Vaar Road Central.

.*.

JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & SON,

General Manag659, đạo nhóm mà đi Aurll, sone

YUEN HING,

No. 4 D'AGUILAR STREET,

Limead while here to go over every phase of the matter, justfor my owo use for the future.. It should be remembered that Seattle today is looked up10 #1 being a model port in its rat campaign. Don't let Seattle injure itself in the opinion of other counties. Remember, that Mexico, Hawaii, Japan, Australia, the Philip. FACTORY SWATOW- KIA pinoy, China and Japan are taking no precau- tions on your beball. Sentile must do that itself,"

REGRET

knocked out by fever, and the commissariatar. You will NEVER if you

rjugements broke down, Several Dyaks sicken. ed and died, so very reluctantly another retura was made to the coast. Sefton met with every kindness and consideration from the Dutch offi. cials, but in the matter of mialog or other con cessions, the laws of the country had to be observed. They are far more stringent, than any in force in Australia, and in view of the

Gaiden Boots with wooden sqles and thick immense sums of money sent away from this

felt lining.

Pictorial Guide to Gardening, &c, &c, &c.,

Inspection invited--

G

& CO 27, Dos Vœux Road, Hongkong, gah October, reog,

LEE YEE

HAIR DRESSING SALOON

State to foreign investors, the example of the Dutch Government might to a certain extent be followed. His cotes are full of interest, not only from his own stand-point as a gold-' veekar, bat for their valpe as a contribution to aur knowledge of natural history. For instance hó bad a close and altogether unexpected 15 meating. with a sladang, to meet with which

́is rather more dangerous'then-falling-over *-

sleeping tiger.

་

TIN PAHANG. Continuing his adventurous career, Sefton went on to Pabang, Malay Federated States, where he had charge of the famous Raub mine, until anoiksṛ attack of his old enemy, malarial CIGARS, CIGARETTES fever, seccaritated a charge. He was relayed

HAS ALWAYS ON HAND

· AND

TOILET "REQUISITES

"FOR-SALS;

DPÅSHILAR STREET;

by Bibby, as old and experienced miner from Castlemaian, Victoria. Unfortunately, the tro "pical elimite proved fatalito Bibby and br wife, bosh of whom died close to the mĵpg,

VISIT

MOHIDEEN & THAHA,

in

LAK.

MANUFACTURE WHOLESALE & RETAIL

* DEALERS

in all kinds of hand-made DRAWN and EMBROIDERY CHINESE LINE GRASS CLOTH, FEWTER WARE, &c,

all of the best quality Hongkong, th' Angost, 100g

FURNITURE: WAREHOUSE.

having arrived from the above Ports, Consignees of Cargo are hereby informed that their Gooda are being landed and placed at their, nsk in the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company's hazardous uodfor extra hazardous

will be sorted out mark by mark, and delivery can be obtained as soon as the goods are landed.

Goods not cleared by the 19th inst, al-6 PM, will be subject to rent.

...

ני

No Fire Insurance will be affected by us in any case whatever.

All damaged packages must be left in Godown, where tony will be examined at 9:30 AM, on the 19th just. No Claims will be admitted after delivery of Cargo has been eflected to Consignens, and" same must be presented within in days of the sIBLIOE'S REŽĪVAI Here, 'otherwise they will not be recognized.

Optional Goods will carried on unless in- structions are given to the contrary, before steamer's amval.

· JARDINE, MATHESON & Co, Ltôn

Agents. Hongkong, 13th October, 1909.. 1715

NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES,

FROM EUROPE, COLOMBO, AND'

STRAITS.

HP Company's Steamship

THE

“SADO MARU,” having arrived from the above Porta, Coo

igneos of cargo are hereby informed that their, Goods are being landed and placed at their, risk in the Hongkang and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company's Godown at Kowloon, where each consignment will be sorted out?! [579 | mark by mark and delivery can be obtained as

soon as the Goods are landed, apparen

LI KWONG LOONG & 60.

CABINET-MAKERS AND ART DECORATORIŲ).

from Shangbel, has re-opened their FORNITURE STORE

No. 39, Das Vœux Road UrNTRAL. The only Khop in Hongkong with this name:

JHERE: HIGH-OLASS FURNITURE.

D'AGUILAR STREET, Wevery decripion can be made in

the

-NEW JEWELLERS

AND DEALERS in

CEYLON PRECIOUS

STONES

Young Bibby, their son, a promising angioses. Of Overy description, and

abo:lost his lifs at the same place, na the revoli

of aminocident. Fosling, the pacemity for a thneough change, Batton returned to Australia,

other GEMS.

order to any design required,

Have been patronised by the Hongkong: Club, Hoegkong Hotal, Telegraph" 06, -Mensis, A.-S. Watson & Co., Firms and other

leg stabilahments in the Colony, to

whom - reference can be made was to the Superior Workmanship and Materials of the Fornitura, &c, supplíad",

Messrs. A. S, Watson & Go, Lid, writs' ai

“Wa kayu pleasure in stating that Mỹ, L1 WE KWONG LOONG furnished the Annand to our Hapanary and gara us avery sátleć faction

Optional Goods will be carried on unleas instructions, are given to the contrary befors Noor, TO'DAY,

Goods not cleared by the asst October, will be subject to rent,

No Fire Insurance has been effected. "Damaged packager must be felt in the Godown for examinating by the Consignee's... and the Co.'s representatives, at an appointed hour. All claima must be présented within' ten days of the steamer's 'amsvat here, after- which date they cannot be recognised...... Nož claims will be admitted after the goodi haya Left the Godowns.

*༔"

NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA.

·Hongkong, 14th October, 1009

HINA PROVIDENT LOAN

MORTGAGE CD.] LD:

-[CAPITÁL PAID UF

Loan en Mortgage of Honas, Goods received on Storage.

·Advinces ́mada'on'

“Libang esade on the Providmif *29-(Raton'siad Farticulars

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