Entimation.
Powell's
Furnishing
Department
FIRST FLOOR
Alexandra
Buildings.
CURTAINS
MADRAS MUSLIN White and Ecru Frilled 2 Sides 52 in. 60 in, and 70 in. wide
in varius patterns.
FLOUNCED MADRAS BRISE BLINDS. White and Ecru 24 in. and 36 in, long.
HARNESS MUSLIN
in
White and Ecru
·Frilled 2 Sides
in
Spot and Fancy
Dė-
signs.
Auctions.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH TUESDAY MAY 31 rqro
PUBLIC AUCTION.
*E Undersigned have received instructions
to sell by
PUBLIC AUCTION,
· FOR ACCOUNT OF THE CONCERNED, TO-MORROW,
the ist June, 1910, a 2.30 P.M. at their Sales Rooms, No. 8, Des Voeux Road,
comer of Ice House Street,.. SUNDRY VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE,
THE DEATH OP KİNG BDWARD, clock, andi; minutes laterBir Douglas Powell
THE LAST ILLNESS The London papers of the 6th and yib inst. are devoted almost exclusively to the last ill ness and death of H. M. the late King Edward.
The Globe of the 6th inst says:
.
Intimations
**WHAT IT WILL DO,
Entertainment
"BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
& Popular Operetta.
A FAIRY TALE PLAY IN 3 ACTS.
· Re-arranged by PROF. FRANCIS DANENBERO,
A woman buys a sewing machine for what it will do not as an article of furniture. A man carries a watch to tell him the time; not as an investment of surplus capital. The Eato principle when one is ill. We want the medis cine, or the treatment which will relieve and, cure. The friend in need must be a friend will be peformed at the Chinese Y.M.QA, Ha indeed something, or somebody,' 'with-a reputation, with a good record, with a history that justifies our confidence. There should be no guesswork in treating disease.. People have the right to know what a medicine is, and what it will do, before they take it. It must have behind it an open record of benefit to others for the same diseases—a series of cures that proves its merit and inspires confidence. It
arrived. The concern of those members of the public who were awelting the bulletins outside the Palace led them to think over the special work of the physicians and to infer that the presence of Dr. St. Clair Thomson meant that the King was suffering some discomfort from the condition of his throat. The doctors bad The scenes onlside Buckingham Palace this concluded their examination by half-past to morning testified to the deep "concem with o'clock, and it was after they had consulted to which the news of His Majesty's serious illnessgether that the first bulletin was drafted and bas inspired dwellers in the capital. All through was shown, before. It was made public, to the | the night there had been loiterers in the Palace: Prince of Wales.
precincts, and as the morning wore on their
This bailatin cast down the hopes of the * Comprising:
numbers ware steadily increased by persons crowds who were waiting outside Buckingham TAPESTRY-COVERED DRAWING of all ages and ranks of society, anxious Palace-crowds which in the depths of that ROOM SUITE, OVERMANTELS with to know what the night bad brought anxiety were only 200 ready o conclude from BEVELLED GLASS, BOOKCASE, HAT- STAND with BEVELLED GLASS, DIN-forth. There was a momentary relief when the playing of the frish Guards and the NER WAGGON, SIDEBOARD with DE- the picturesque ceremony accompanylog the changing of the Guard in the forecourt that the
is because it has such a record that YELLED GLASS, TEAKWOOD EXTEN-changing of the guard was proceeded with as King's health, was rapidly Improving. The SION DINING TABLE and CHAIRS, The soldiers entered the Palace Yard hushed mutteringe of those who were nearest DRESSING TABLES with BEVELLED
brass band lu attendance," circumstance railings conveyed at once to otherd that the BRASS and BRASS-MOUNTED IRON BEDSTEADS, TEAKWOOD WARD which gemed to show that to had been guine expectations of all had been dis ROBS with
A REVEL ED GLASS, no very grava devel ipocet. Uahappily, the appointed. Quantity of LANTUN CARVED BLACK-op.imism was chouayed, för just before eleven The Prince of Wales spent the whole morn. WOOD WARE, GLASS, CROCKERY and 'clock the disquieting bulletin published above ing at the Palace, and with tha Qaṛna and the E.P. WARE, CARPETS and RUGS || » 20
was issued,
other member of the Royal Family was permis ad to see his Majesty for a little while. Every
crowd, and the announcement that the Prince and Princess of Wales, the Princess Royal, and the Duke of Fife, had jained the Queen and Princess Victoria at luncheon was thought to indicate some relaxation of the tension of the anxiety within the palace.
WAXPOLE'S PREPARATION
"
on the Evenings of FRIDAY, the 3rd,
and SATURDAY, the 4th Juno, the public is invited. The Performance begins at 9`RM,{{ evining.
GLASS, MARBLE TOP. WASHSTANDS, the Glo and drum band playing, and the the bulletin as it was posted on the; Palace is bought and used without hesitation or doubt. Philarmonica accompanies throughout the
ALSO
A number of TYPEWRITERS,
Its Good Nams is the solid basis for the faith the people have in it; and a good name has to be earned by good deeds. For the purposes for which it is commended it is honest, trus and practical. It does what you have a right to expect it to do. It is palatable a honey and contains all the nutritive and carative properties
A MATINEE will be given on WEDNES DAY; the tat Jude. 18 Children are taking/part la the Play, and the Orchestra of the Sociedade whole place, under the Conductorship of Prof F. GONZALES, CA,
Baby Actress on the stage, One
BICYCLE, A Few GOOD OIL PAINTINGS the news, as well as the Archbishop of Crator" | sciap of news was seizad,upon by the waiting of Pure Cod Liver Oil, combined with the interest and beauty to all who come to sea
and Ode COTTAGE PIANO.
Catalogues, will be issued.
TERMS As usual,
י
HUGHES & HOUGH,
Auctioneers. Hongkong, 28th May, 1910
PUBLIC AUCTION,
1403
THE Undersigned have received instructions THE Underson, The Captain Superinten
dent of Police, to sell by
PUBLIC AUCTION,
ca
THURSDAY,
The Prince of Wales was anxiously awaiting
bury, who saw High Royal Highness imme; diately after the doctor's report was received.
An earlier but unofficial intimation tad been made to the affect that His Majesty appeared slightly better, the explanation of the difference in the official report and the earlier intimation bring that thoso about His" Mejasty were de ceived by the fact that he had passed a com paratively quiet night, and assumed, therefore, that there was some improvement. A detailed exmination by the physicians showed, says the Press Association, that the bronchial tubes, instead of being better, were somewhat more, seriously affected, and hence the expression in the bulletin that " His Majesty's condition gives rise for grave anxiety,”
Further hope was derived from the report at o'clock that it had oot boca necessary forthe doc. tor again tosee the King, although some of them didnot leave the Palace, and an hour later it was stated that, so far as could be judged without au examination, his Majesty was a shade better. The hours went by without news upon which to base any sound opinion of the King's progress until after 6 o'clock, when the second bulletin was issued stating that his Majesty's Sir Francis Laking and Sir James Reid re-
condition was critical. It was now realized malord at Buckingham Palace throughout the that those who had felt from the earliest bight. About a quarter past ten o'clock this
'moment that his Majesty's physicians were not morning Sit Douglas Powell | ›ined bis collea-likely to exaggerate the seriousness of their gues, The arrival of Sir Douglas Powell (405 made five doctors at the Palace, for Sir Francis Laking and Sir James Reid had been joined by two other practitioners.
the and June, igro at i AM, ut The Govern ment Gunpowder Depot, Green Island, 97 Bags of SALTPETRE,
TERMS:-As usual
HUGHES & HOUGH,“
Government Auctioneers.
Hongkong, 30th May, 2010
Notice of Firm.
NOTICE.
HINA COMMERCIAL TRADING CH COMPANY, Marcha CODING
sion Agents, have this day been established at No. 13, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, and Floor. -Dated the 3rd May, 1910.
3411
LO YUK KER,
Machger,
Intimations
OSMAN &
CASUM,
1 & 8, D'AGUILAR STREET
JUST UNPACKED · Ladies' Trimmed and Untrimmed
HARNESS MUSLIN HATS, RIBBONS, FLOWERS
in
Whito and Ecru
unfrilled, 48 in. wide
& FEATHERS.
MUSLIN and FIGURED VOILES,
During the night and early mo ning the telegraph, and telephone departments at the Palace were kept particularly busy. Already messages of equity and sympathy have been received from all parts of the country:
The Queen was the earliest inquirer, as to ċiì`Majesty's progress,
►
Fi
There were many callers at the Palace to day. Among them were the Archbishop of Canterbury, Lord Rothschild, Loid Miller, Lord A. Gordon Leonox, Sir Rufus Isaace, Sir William Adair, and Sir William Carington.
The American Ambassador, the Belgian Minister, and other representatives of the Diplomatic Corps also called at the Palace. OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT OF H. M'S DEATH. His Majesty's death was announced at Buck- ingham Palace in the following terms:-
* Buckinbam Paláce,
May 6th, 1910, 1150 p.m. His Majesty the King breathed his last at 11.45 to-night in the presence of Her Majesty Queen Alexandra, the Prince and Princess of Wales, the Princess Royal (Duchess of File), the Princess Victoria, and Princess Louise (Duchess of Argyll},
Patient's condition had batin justified. in their
Admission S1 & St. Matines: Adults 51.
Mis EVELYN Danenberg, The Baby Artiste, an 8-year-old girl, appears ae a Bäast with furry skin. "A Prince nader & Spell"...
Do not miss the opportunity of seeing this
This Juvenils Musical Party will be of great Compound Syrup of Hypophosphites and the them." Extracts of Malt and Wild Cherry. In Scrofula, Anemia, Nervous and General Debility, In- Children ball-price. duenza, Blood Impurities and Wasting Com-Tickets may be had at Y.M.C.A. and at the plaints, it is to be thoroughly relied upon. Dr. Royal Aerated Waters Manufactory, Ice House J. L. Carrick says; "1 have had remarkable Street.
Hongkong, 30th May, roto success with it in the treatment of Consumptiona Chronic Bronchitis, Catarrh and Scrofulous Affections. It is of special value in nervous prostration and depraved nutrition; it stimulates the appetite and the digestion, promotes assimilation, and enters directly into the circulation with the food. "I consider it a mar velous success in medicine*. Every dose effective. "You cannot be disappointed in it' Sold by chemists."
G.
NOTIUE
.5
Consignees,
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES,
FROM BOMBAY, COLOMBO AND
STRAITS.
THE P. & O. S. N. Cd's Steamer
"ASSAYE."
[399
Consignees of Cargo by the above-named vassel are hereby Informed that their Goods are being landed and placed at their risk in the CITY AND HILL DISTRICT WATER Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company's Godowns at Kowloon, where each Consignment will be sorted out Mark by Mark and delivery can be obtained as soon as the Goods are lauded.
WORKS,
TT is bereby aütified that, in the absence of I riber Rainfall, on and after WEDNES- WAY, the 1st June, the SUPPLY OF WATER will be TURNED ON in the Public Mains in the various districts mentioned during the following hours only
HIGH LEVEL District or CITY, In Seymour Road, Robinion Road, south side of Macdonnell Kord, Gendait Road and May Road from 6 am. to dam.
in Queen's Gardens and Peak Road from
This vessel brings on Cargo':—
From London, &c, ex as, Malwa, From Parsian Gulf, ar B.1,S,N. and B.'&
F. S. N. Co.'s Steamers. Optional Goods will be landed here unlase instructions are given to the contrary 'before
6 hours.
Goods not cleared by the 1st June, at 4 „P.M,, will be subject to rest.
concern, and there was no consolation lait but to hope fervently that within a few hours more the King would have pissed safely through the critical period of his illness. "At halfpast 8 o'clock the Bishop of Ripon, on leaving the Palace, told the representative of news agency that there was no change in the King's condition. An hour afterwards the knowledge that the members of the Royal Family, with the exception of the Duke and Duchess of Connaught, who are on their way home from Suez and the Duchess of Albany, were still at the Palace, where rooms had been prepared for them, and that the Arch. bishop of Canterbury and again retarded. was taken to confirm the grave terms. of the second bulletin, although the announce. meal that Lord Koollys, the King's private
Mount Googh District including pro." secretary, had gone home to dine was cou
parties below the Abardean Road and,”" all strued as a 'favourable omen. It was soon.
those to the eastward of that road as far as reported, however, that no improvement bad"Taqderages from 8.30 am to 9.15 am..
Ia Mount Kellett District from the junction iaken place and at 10.30 it was stated that there was no further change la bis Majony's of Chamberlam and Mount Kellett Roads | have left the Godowns, from 9.85 am, to 11 6,133, condition and that no other bulletins or stato- meats of any kind would be issued for publica-8am. tion.
The Home Secretary was summoned to Buckingham Palace last night. The Prims Minister, who is in Spain, is returning to England at once, but it' in feared that he can. hot reach London until to-morrow or Monday.
RECEPTION OF THE NEWS...
F, H. Laking, M.D, James Reid, M.D. Douglas Powell, MD, Bertrand Dawson, M.D.
The news of the King's death was received The King died as be bad lived-in barness. He refused to stay in bed yesterday morning outside the palace gates shortly after the de bat got up and even transacted business asparture of the Pucess of Wales. The usual with Lord Kaollys, bis Private Secretary, annoucement, made' by a member of the On the previous morning, it will be remem. Royal Household in the simple words, The bored, he gave an audience to Lord Islington, King is dead," speken in a low and im pressive tone, was received in silence, every the new Governor of New Zealand.
He faced bis illness with courage and deter mau present-from_the_gentlemen who had mination, and except daring the attacks of come round from the club to the raggad had a bad paroxysm of conghing is the fore-night-raising his hat in an awe-stricken noon; and in the afternoon such paroxysms stillness. Social distinctions were forgotten,, recarred, till in the evening the attacks took rich and poor turned to one another for the form rather of failure of breath, and be bé-sympathy, and sach in their own way' gave ex- came comatose. But throughout he remained pression to the general gribl. Women, of whom up, During the attacks oxygen was, of course, there were scores in the crowd, did not attempt freely administered, and indeed, the air of his to conceal their sorrow, and the dominant and ali-pervading tons was of personal loxy. Then room was thoroughly oxygenated.
The announcement made on Thursday that after a momentary pines, like that of one who the King was suffering from an attack of bron- has sustained a staggering blow, the waits of chitis and that his condition caused some an- the throng began to move, and the impulse xiety, aroused fears in bir subjects, that were | was evidently to carry-the-sad-nowsto
various sizes of Spot and LACE and EMBROIDERIES a speciality. coughing and choking, conversed as usual. He man, who, perhaps, had no restag place for the
Fancy Patterns.
PLAIN BOOK Muslin Curtains Frilled
all round
3 yards long in White and Feru $4.50 per pair,
TABLE LINENS, SERVIETTES and HOUSEHOLD LINENS.
Samples an application. Curst Fort Orders carefully
·ozecnízd
Honorar. b. Sestembar, 1000.
FURNITURE WAKEHOUSE
·Tas
LI KWONG LƯƠNG & CO.
李
CABINET-SAKEri and Art Decorators, from Shanghai, has re-opened thair FURNITURE" STORE
No. 39, DEL VAUX ROAD CENTRAL, The only Chop in Hongkong with this name
6
to 8 am, HILL DISTRICT...'
la district exrending' from, the Peak to Victoria Gap from 6 am, 107 am.
la district bounded by Plankott's Road and Plaulation Road from 7am to 8.30 a.m.
in
In Barker Road District from 6 am. to
In Magazine Gap District from 8 am, to 10 am,
No Fire Insurance will be effected by me in any case whatever,
Damaged Packages must be left in the Godowns for examination by the Consignes's and the Company's representativa at an ap pointed hour. All claims must be presented within ten days of the sipamer's arrival here, aftor which date they cannot be recognised. No claims will be admitted after the Gooda
EA. HEWETT,
Superintendent.
Hongkong, 26th May, 1910.
"BEN", LINE OF STEAMERS.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
5.5. BENLOMOND," (405 FROM MIDDLESBRO, LONDON AND
STRAITS,
The supply to the Rider Main Districts and to all districts not specifically mentioned above will be continued as kitharto,
W. CHATHAM,
Water Authority. Public Works Department,
Hongkong, 30th May, igro. IMPERIAL RUSSIAN CONSULATE. NOTICE.
RUSSIAN CONSULATE has bean THE OFFICE of the IMPERIAL REMOVED 103, QUEEN'S BUILDING, 3RD FLOOR, Ice House Street, hitherto oc- cupied by the Noreagian Vice-Consulate, Telephone No. 634.
Hongkong, 3111 May, 1910
N
"
BANK HOLIDAY,
1401
ONSIGNERS of Cargo are hereby Informed that all Goods are being landed. hazardous Godowns of the Hongkong and at their risk into the hasardous and/or extr Kowloon Whari and Godown Co., Ltd. whence andjór from the whereas delivery may be obtained.
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remain. Ing undelivered after the 4th June, will be sub- ject to rent.
All Claims against the Steamer must be pra- santed to the Undersigned on or before the
In accordance with Notification No. 1550 11th June, or they will not be corrod
and Government
of
All broken; chafed, and damaged Goods are 17th inst., the EXCHANGE BANKS will be
to be left in the Godawas, where they "will"ve- CLOSED for the transaction of Public Busiramlard on the 4th Juns, at 11 AM: ness on FRIDAY, the 3rd June, Hongkong, 28th May, 1910.
FRENCH STORE.
NOTICE.
{403
No Fire Insurance kas been affected? Blile of Lading will be countersigned by".- GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co., 'Agents,
[464 Hongkong, 28th May, 1910,
NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA..
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES,
FROM EUROPE, COLOMBO AND STRAITS.
mot allayed by the bullétias issued yesterday, those who wore auxiously waiting elsewhere, The disquieting news of his Majesty's ill-b:alth Than the fitti of those to leave the Palace drove came with a suddenesss which bapished all out, and the interest of the crowd was tivated thoughts of those various, interests with which on the spot where, it was expected, the the public bad bebo recently concerned. It official bulletin would be posted, but beyond had been generally believed that the King's the bare fact conveyed from mouth to mouth'
We beg to inform our numerous stay at Biarris bad removed all signs of ail-In the single but all too tragical phrases, ment, and his Majesty's activities since his se. The King is dead," "He bas passed away," ture to England, were held to corroborate that there was nothing more. Stil the people all customers and the public in general THE Company's Steamship
ed, gaz ng silently at the gloomy of build- belief. Even the bulletin issued on Thursing, and even the closing of the great iron that we have been appointed Agent day did not cause great adessiness beyond gates at 1.5 a.m. did not modify their desire a sympathy with, his Majesty'e, suffering to still to stand and watch the place where their for the "CREME SIMON" and some persons who' war: able to recall the beloved Sovereige had breathed his last. rapid way in which the vigour of his con.
LACE CURTAINS
variety in great
in
WHERE HIGH-CLASS FURNITURE situ.iun cuabled him to make a satisfactory THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS ARE SAVED BY THE
of every description can be made 10 | recovery from the operation which made a White, Ivory and Horurder in any design required.
Have been patronlied by the Hongkong postponement of the Coronation necessary. Clab, Hongkong Hotel, Telegraph Do.. The ballotins yesterday, however, produced a Yesita. A. S. Watson & Co., Firms and other | fall realization of the gravity of his Majósty's 1nding Patablishments in the Colony, a condition. whom reference can be made, as in the Soparlor Workrognsbip and Materials of the Faraltare, &c, sappiled
POWELL'S
Alexandra
Buildings
Fongkong, jath May, rg1O,
Mears. A. S. Walser & Co, Ltd., wilio as ollow:
We have pleasure in stating that Mr. L1 KWONG LOONG famished the Appere to our Dispensary and gave 56,0very sails: faction.
(84) A. S. WATRON & Co.'
55/h May, 189x, ORDERS punctually "atiended 10," and OHARGES most modernts/
FOR AN INSPECTION:INVITED,
IXPENDITURE OF AS MANY CENTS, -
By the use of
SOLIGNUM
Sir James Reid and Sir Francis Leking re- the Wood and Brickwork Preservative which mained in the Palace throughout the night, and really does what is claimed for it IT: IS some of the early caller, yesterday'mosulng, ABSOLUTE DEATH 10 THE WHITE
ANT. Including Mis, Asquith and Lord Rothschild,
Extensively used by the British Govern brought away comparatively hageful tidings ofment at Home and Abroad, by H.M. War the Klog's condition. It is understood, too, the Department; at Hongkong, ibu Imperial report that the King had passed a quiet night Maritime Customs and all large local Con- induced the Queen and the members of ceros, -
the Royal Family to look forward to an Prospector, samples and all information from
Improvement in his Majesty health, but the General Agents, the issue of the first bulletin led to grave fears, which, were not diminished by those lassed latter Dr, Bertrand Dawson and Dr. St. Clair Thomson j-land Sir Francis, Lak- log and Bis Jurnee Raid'at the Palace' sYTGL 10-
all Simon's Produces for Tollet Requisites, Parfumery, Powder, Boap, etc.
INSPECTION SOLICITED. Marywooz 21st January, 1910.
"AKI MARU,"
having arrived from the above Ports, Con signees of Cargo are hereby informed that hair Goods are being landed and placed-at-their risk in the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company's Godown at Kowloon where each consignment will be lurted out mark by mark and delivery cald be obtained' na soon as the Goode are landed.
Optional: Gooda will be carried Instractions ara' givan" to the conísary Noon, TO-DAY.
Goods not, cleared by the 5th Juna: wilt (47 be subject to rente a Sa
No Fire Insurance hâa bosn sfociad. Damaged packages must be GREEN ISLAND CEMENT COMPANY; Godowar for sxamination by the "Com
LIMITED.
PORTLAND CEMENT;
La Caski of 375 lbs., oot #5,50, per, Cask ex Factory,
!.
SIEMSSEN & 00. In Bags of 350 lbs. net 98.45 per Bag
(Machinery Dept.)
#Hongkong?
en Factory), britansk SHRWAN TOMES & GO.
B2F Genocid Manages d
and the Do'a representativasline:mmarpe hour. All claims must be presented ten days of the Reimer's Arrival" which data they cannot be recogni claims will be admitted after the go left the Godowns, insa
Consignees of Curgo.
farther informed that they' "Averga" Bond before Bills countersigned
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