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COMPANY MEETING.

George Fenwick & Company,

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6.

build, on being requested to do. so by the purebarer, and from the date of our being granted permission the parchaser is to pay all outgoings such a

POST OFFICE,

The Canada Faru with the American Mail Ex. 88. Nile and

SHIPPING NEWS.

ARRIVED.

1913.

WEATHER REPORT,

On the 6th at 11.35.-Presslic has decreased slightly over Japan

and Formosa, and along the coast of China to Annam.

A

The depression to the south of the Loochoos has not developed Pressure remains low over Tong-

Mail Steamers

THE PENINSULAR

The second annual general Crown Rent, Treble Rates on and the Mail from London via Soshu Maru, Jap. 8.8. 1,118, U. deprosurhood of the Bonins, AND ORIENTAL S. N. CO.

$25,000.00, Pier Bent, etc. On Siberia of Friday, the 18th ulto. June 30 last, Section B of Marine is due to arrive here to-day. Lot 285 corfiining an area of $15,920 square feet was said for 60 cents square feet equalling $9,852.00.

meeting in the shareholders in George Fenwick and Co., Ltd. in liquidation, was held this noon at the offics of Mears. Peray Smith, Seth and Fleming, liquidators. Mr. Feroy Smith presided. and there were aleo present Meesra. J, H. Soth," G. P. Lammert, Enos Seth, A. Rodger, Lo Cheung Shui, MoCorquodale

and P. Tester.'

containing an area of 32,421 We have still on hand a portion square feet at the back, which we hold free of any building clause." but subject to payment of Crown Rant of #392.41 per annum.

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MAILS DUB.

Tasherd, 5th inst.-Can- ton, Gen-O 8. K... Bulow, Ger...8,965, C. Nabroth,

5th inst-Bremen, Gon.king ---M. & Oo

"..

about the DATES named .For

Moderato 8. winds are indicat- WILL despatch VESSELS to the Undermentioned PORTS on or Hongkong Rainfall for the 24 hours ending at 10 a.m. to-day, SHANGHAI,) 0.29 inches.

American and Siberian, Canada Kiukiang. Br.se 1.828. Poberted over the China Sea Maru. 6th August.

son, 5th inst. Hongay 2nd inst, Coal-B. & S. Shinyo Marn, Jap. 8.6 3,654, T. Okuma, 5th inst.-Singa- pore 80th July, Gen--N.

MAILS CLOSE.

Shanghai, North China and Japan vis Nagasaki (Europa via Siberia)-Per Buelow, 6th August, "p.m.

4

Shanghai, North China and Japan

via Kobe-Per Kutsang, 6th August, 5 p.m. Saigon-Per Fooshing,

6th

Y.K. Yorek, Ger. ■ ■. 8,909, H. Formes, 5th inst-Yokohama 6th inst., Gen-Melchers. Quarta, Gor s. 1,140, il. Medeer, 5th inst-Saigon 1st Inst., Rice.-8. & Co. Elangohow, Br. sa 999. J. F.

August, 5 p.m. Shanghai and North China-Linan. Per langsang, 6th Aug,

Siberian Mails.

American Canadian &

By the sale of these lots, we clause, the Purobaser of section are relieved from the building A having already erected a build- ing of the rateable value of st Having read the notice conven- least $5,000.00 and the purchaser ing the meeting, the Charman of the portion Intended to be aid Gentlemen The state registered as section "O. has ment of the Liquidator's Receipts undertaken, as I have already and payments having been inated, to erect buildings of the your hands for rome time, I will; rateable value of $25,000.00 mak with your permission take them ing in all $30,000.00, the condi- da read. We have not issued the tion stated in the conditions of Realization Account to July 13, sale. 1913 and Balance sheet at that date because at the heat they would only be estimates; but wo have prepared a realization ne count and balance sheet at July 13, 1913, showing the approxi- mate position of the Company which is on the table and is open to inspection by the abareholders. At the last general meeting it was received that Marine Lot 285 be put up to auction; and Mr. G. P. Lammert was instructed to cell it. The land was put up in

On the whole I think that the one lot, the auctioneer receiving shareholders

can congratulate no bid, and it was suggested that themselves on the entisfactory the lot should be split up into state of affairs; and I hope to be smaller ones, which was sub-able to sell the remaining portion requently done. To split the pro- very shortly. It our hopes are perly up, we have had to reserve realised, we shall be in a position 17,684 sq. ft. for roads, the Crown close. the liquidation" before Rent for which has been appor- the end of the year. tioned to the different sections No doubt, shareholdera expect thus making the area so reserved Ice of Crown Rent. In October last year Section A containing 15,800 sq. ft. was sold for 60 cents per sq. ft., and althought we had several enquiries, no definite offers were made until May last when we were asked for an option on a portion measuring 100 ft. along! the sea front at the North Western corner. In giving the option we inserted a clause to the effect that if the the option was not taken up, a penalty would be imposed; and not having received confirmation of this we were bound in your interests, to cancel the option -before the date of expiry. A day or two after; we were informed by the persona who asked for the option that the land was not suit. able. Shortly after cancelling the option we were approched by a party, with whom we had previously negotiated; and in Гипе 21 of this

From the money obtained by the sale of Bection A. and B. and the bargain money. received on socount of the other portion sold we have paid off the mortgage with Hoihow, the bank and now hold the pro- perty free of mortgage.

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American

Mall,

5 p.m

Shanghai, North China, via Nagasaki,

Japan

ו |

Hyeon,

FORECAST FOR THE 24- HOURS ENDING AT NOON TO-MORROW.

Distriot.

1 Hongkong and

Neighbourhood

Owen, 5th Junt-Saigon 1st last. Rice B, & 5.3 Br. s.s. 353, 0. C. Wil

han's, 6th instanton 5th inst, Gen I & 8.

Br. 8.8, 4,233. Taglars, 6th

lost Singapore 1st last. Gen.-B. & 3.

Honolulu, United States, Nyanza, Br 8.s. 4 183, H: N. Ri-

Sauth

America.

and

Canada via San Francis- co (Europe via Siboria) · Per Chiyo Maru, 7th August, 11 am,.

Haiphong, Pakhof and Saigon Per Hongkong, 7th inst; 1 a.m

Formosa via Keelung,

Japan via Moji, Victoria

vers, 6th inat-London 28th June, Gen-P.&O. 8. N. Co.

CLEARANCES AT THE HARBOUR OFFICE,

and Tacoma-Por Chica-Linan for Canton. go Maru, 7th August, Tooshin for Kwanggen. Macao-Per Sui Tai, 7th August, Belgravia for Shanghai

noon.

1.15 p.m.

Straite and India via Caloutta- Per A Apcar, 7th Aug., 2 pm.

"

Shanghai and North China-Per and Ceylon-Per Simla, Anhui, 7th August, 3 p.m.

me to give them some idea of the Straits retuin per share they are likely to get when the affairs are finally wound up; and without being. unduly optimistic, I think we can safely promise a return of at leave $10 per share with every possibility of a little more.

Canadian &

American

Mails.

7th inst., 3 p.m. Japan via Kuohino tzu & Koba, Victoria, Tacoma. Vancouver and Seattle- Per Cyclops. 7th inst., 3 pm.

Before moving the adoption of Hoihow & Bangkok-Per Ma- the accounts I shall be pleased to Holbow & Tourane-Per Helene,

chew, 7th inst., 5 p.m. answer any questions to the best of my ability.

Mr A Rodger-I think we are getting along very well. We have only that small lot in hand and if you got rid of the othere you can get rid of that..

propose

the adoption of the accounts.

Mr G.P. Lammert Mr Rodger:-I second. The proposition was carried. The Chairman:-That is all the business gentlemen: I am much obliged to you for coming.

Plague.

! year, To-day two more cases of

plague, both fatal, are reported. This brings the years total to 178.

having received the bargain money $11,500.00 we signed the agreement for sale of the portion "intended to be registered as Eze-- tion O. of Marine Lot 285. The price at which we agreed to sell ibis lot was £114,484.15 haing at the rate of 95 cents per sq. ft. plus $1,000.00 for pier and pier rights which was bigher than the prios at which we were prepared to roll

tho small portion

on which we had given an

BUNKERS

can be supplied at cheap rates.

option. After deducting $11,- SANDAKAN & SEBATTIK

500.00 bargain money, the balance due is $102,084.15 bar- ing interest at the rate of 8% p.a. from July 1 to date of completion being a date not later than Osta. ber 31. 1913. Ja addition, tha purobager must ercot building

(British North Borneo),

At theas porte steamers call-

ing for bunker coal exclusively

of the ratrable value of $25,- are exempt from all shipping

000.00 before March 21, 1914;

and we, as vendors, have agreed duos and charges.

to apply to the Pablic Works

Department for permission to

A. BUNE

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THE BEST

COFFEE

י 4

10 a.m.'

.

Forecast.

Light or variable

winde

fair to showery,

·

Steamers

MOJI, KOBE NYANZA AND YOKO-(Capt. H.N. Rivers, "HAMA............. ... I

R.N.R. LARCADIA

To Sull On Remarks

about

Freight

7th Aug

& Page

about

Freight

Usual Ports

14th Aug. / & F'sage

Capt. E.P. Martin, RN.R. 16th Aug.

& Penge

SHANGHAI ..

Capt. B. Burcham

LONDON, viɑ)

DELTA

of Call

LONDON & ANT

WERP via Singa

48 No. 1..

pore, Penang,SIMLA

Umbo, Port Said, Capt. G Philipps

The same

Formosa Channel South coast of) China between H.K*>The same and Lamooks

as No.. South coast of) China between H.K. E. winds. and Hainan.

& Marseilles ....

Noon

Fraight

}

4 pm.

7th Aug.

Freight &P

All the above steamers are fitted with Wireless Telegraphy.

For Freight, or Parчage apply to

moderate. P. &O, 9. N. Co.'s office,

China Coast Meteorological

Register.

Hongkong, 4th August, 1913-

Station.

6th August, a.m.

Wind.

Hour.

Barometer.

Temperature|

Humidity.

Weather.

D'tion.

Force:

W'estock 7 a Nemuro Flakodate

August 5th,

6a29.71-

$4

29.73-

Tokio Koobi

29.71

"

29.72

FJ

Nagasaki

J

29.74-

0

K'shima

n

29.76**

пе

1

Oshima

"

29.71-

乌 1

17

29.69 ne 1

1+

29.70

до

6

29.61

20

1

Ambria for Yokohams.

August 6th. Bulow for Yokohama. Huichow for Canton. Halvard for Sourabaya. Fooshing for Sourabaya." Zafiro for Itoilo. Chicago Maru for Victoria,

DEPARTED. August 5.

Chipshing for Canton." Yun Nan for Haiphong.

7th Aug, 5 pm.

August 4. Swatow, Amoy and Tormons via Manchuria for 8 in Francisco.

Dagny for Haiphong Anping-Per

.. Boshu Maru, 8th August, a.m Selun for Bangkok

Kiyo Mara for Chihli," Swatow, Amoy and Foochow

Per Haitan. 8th AusKumohow for Saigon.

Aldenham for Yokohama. Straits and India via Calcutta Perseus for London.

Mathidle for Haiphong. Per Namsang, 8th Aug American for K. Wan." Macao-Per Sui Tai, 8th August Hatching for Foochow

Kwongobauwan for K., Wan." 1.15 p.m:

Johanne for Holhow.." Dainichi Maru for Tayil. Suisang for Moji, Colombo Maru for Yokohama.. Monmouthshire for London, Tean for Iloilo.

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Japan via Yokkaichi and Kobe

Per Hakashika Maru, 8th inst. 4 p.m. Hoihow, Haiphong, Pakhot and Saigon-Per Kaifong, 8th Inst., 5 pm. Philippine Islande, Yap, Angaur, Samaral, Ma- ronn, Fred. Wilhelm- shafen, Rabau, Herbert- shohe, Matupi, Tasmania. New Zealand, South and West Australia via Bris-

Australian

Mall.

s.m.

Capri for Genoa. Daijin Naru for Kobe.

PASSENGERS ARRIVED,

Per 5.8. Bulow, arrived 5th

Henry, B. Honson, R.

R. Hawker, Fron

Kuby, A.

Luilon, A L

'Minjoos

Neuhans Odrich Paudre, E. Reles, A,

bane-Per Prinz Sigle inst, from Bremen. mund, 9th August, Brnold

Adrian, B. Sandakan-Per Mausang, 9th Blumenahal,

August. li a m

V. Wei-hai-wal, Chefoo and Tientsin Breen. H. van

-Per Huichow, 9th Aug, Bozold. Horr and 11 a m.

Fron Swatow & Bangkok -Por Wong-Dayls, A.

koi 9th August. noon.". Gallroth. A. Philippine Islands-Per Yuen-Giles, Herr and

sang, 9th August, 1 p.m. Fron Macao-Per Sui Tal, 9th August, Grenfortuna, T. Grenfortuna, C. Shanghai & North-China Ho Tam (Europe via Siberia)-Hill, H. Per Chonan, 9th Aug

Siberian

Mail.

115 p.m.

5 p.m.

#

Chefoo & Tientsin-Per Chip-

Naha

Bunin Is.

Ishi'jima

Chefoo"

Whaiwel 29.7470 90 saw 3-c

Hankow Ichang

E. A. Hewett,

Superintendent.

NORDDEUTSCHER

LLOYD. BREMEN.

IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINES

For

NAPLES, GENOA, AL-) GIERS, GIBRALTAR, SOUTHAMPTON, A'WERP & BREMEN SHANGHAI, NAGA-1

SAKI, KOBE AND YOKOHAMA......

Steamiers.

To sail on

BULOW.

T

Capa Nahrath 16,000

帽

19

Kiuklang

MANILA, YAP, MA-

11

Changsha

Bhanghai 29.6872 100 one 1. m'

Gutzlaff

Sharp P.

20.7375 7a29.66 84

ne 3 bm

RONN, NEWGUINEA, { P.' SIGISMUND BRISBANE, SYDNEY (Capt. D. Lonz ̧& MELBOURNE .......;

6,500

0 0

Amoy

6 a 29.7481:87 sow 1b

KOBE ******

P. WALDEMAR

Capt. H. remer

6,000

Swatow

Taiboku 5 a 29.68——

Taichu

Tainan

14

29.70- 29.67

BW

Koshun

P'dores

Canton 9 a

H

H'kong 6 a 29.6677 93 Gap Rook 29.62 Маово

29.6477 Wuchow 9 Pakhal Hoihow

H

Phullen 6a29.6279 Tourate

**.29.70 79

יד

0 JESSELTON, KUDAT & BORNEO

SANDAKAN

++

29.6981

ese 20 0 a

O. Bt. J.

** 29.8877

W 4 c

Aparri

*

Manila

Legaspi

Iloilo Bacolod Cebu

12

#

Labuan

+1

..29.7979 929.8783

ew lo Wow 1 o

glor

3 br

-29.87 85 --- W 10 29.9'83

T. F. Claxton, Director. Hongkong, Observatory, July, 6

1 Barometer, reduced to 32 degrees Fahrenheit on the "level the sas in inches, tenths and hundredths.

2 Temperature, in the shade, in degrees Fahrenheit.

............................. 1 Capt. J. Koehler

THURSDAY 7th August

at 8 am,

[SATURDAY, 9th August

9 am

about „TUESDAY;

19th Avg

about the on!

of August:

All the steamers of the European Line are fitted with Wireless. Telegraphy. Now System of Telefunken.

For further Particulars, apply to

NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD.

MELCHERS & CO...

GENERAL AGENTS, HONGKONG and GHINA

Hongkong, 6th August, 19'3,

MESSAGERIES MARITIMES

FRENCH MAIL STEAMERS,

REGULAR FORTNIGHTLY SERVICE BETWEEN EUROPE AND JAPAN.

OUTWARD,

Steamers.

3 Humidity, in percentage of saturation, the Humidity of air saturated with moisture being 100, | Polynesian,

4 Direction of Wind, to two points,

5 Force of Wind, according to Beaufort Scale.

6 State of Weather, b blue sky, dotached cloud, d drizzling rain

Siak Chum Saur, H. f fog, g gloomy, hail, 1 light- Wong A Len, ning, o overcast, p passing

Fron

showers, q squally, r rain, e snow, Wong Chu Hongt,thunder, visibility, w.dew wet).; 0 Rain in Inches, tenths and hundredths,

shing, 9th August, 5 p.m. SHIPS PASSED THE CANAL Dalny-Per Hopaang, 11th Aug,

French

Mail.

METEOROLOGICAL.

2 p.m.

Salgon, Straite. Ceylon,

London, 15th July. Arrivals from China-Konigla

Previous

Adelaide, Western Aus- Luise, Peking. tralia, India, Aden, Egypt

Day On Date On Date Baromete: 29.72 29.79 29.69 The following vessels, have pass-Temperature 80 76) and Europe via Marseiled the Canal:-Benlomond, Iolo Humidity 90 95

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81

E

1

London 18th July.

cente). (Letters posted

NEXT SAILINGS:-

Will leave for Japan on

VI HOMEWARD. Steamers

11th Ang, 7 a.m. Amazone,

For Freight and Passage apply to

M. SAINT CLAIR de BUSSIBRRB,' 'Agent.

Will leave for Marseilles

*12th Aug. 1 p.m.

Queen's Buildings, No. 3,

THE EASTERN & AUSTRALIAN STEAMSHIP CO., LIMITED.

Mail Service to Australia

via Manila,

MAIL SCHEDULE":

CLJECT TO MODIFICATION).

Arrive Hongkong from Australia,

Leave Hongkong

is the Chespast in "the end,

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and one of the very best is

LOTUS MOKHA COFFEE.

in the Cup It is rich, winy

and fragrant-the key-note

of an appetizing breakfast=”

a satisfying close to a busy

day

OBTAINABLE · FROM

ALL GROCERS,

RUTTON JEE & SON, 14 QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL.

les (Late Letters 11 to menens, Sumatra, Wakasa Maru, Wind Noon. Extra Postage 10 Kioto,

in all the Pillar Boxes.

Direction W Force

1 .0 Weather od of

0.16 fickens open ale Temperature on the th H.K. Observatory 5th Aug., 1913,

T. F. Claxton, Director.

TIDE TABLE.

in time for the first Arrivals from China-Ghaeo, Rain clearance will be inoinced Himalaya, Lothian, Africa, Paul, in this contract mail. Lecat, Öanfa. Per Amazone, 18th August, 11 am.

The following vessels have passed the Canal:-Aki Maru,

[Strafts, and India via Caloutta- Australien, Austria, Bulow, Iyo

Yatshing, 12th August, Maru, Persia- 1 p.m.

Steamers:

**" for Australia,

Philippine Islands-Per Chiabus,

12th inst., 3 p.m.-.

London 25th July. Arrivals from China :-'Aki | Maru, Arabia,

High - Water S

Hongkong Moen

4th Aug., to 10th August, 1913.

84

EMPIRE ALDENHAM Min ST. ALBANS EASTERN S

4th August. 30th

20th Sept.

16th Aug. 11 am. 19th Sept 11 am. Blat Oot.

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1 13 40.0

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The above Steamers are fitted with Refrigerating Machinery, on suring a Plentiful supply of Ico. French Provisions, ato, and are lighted throughout with Electricity: All State-Rooms have Electric Fans. Adily qualified Doctor and Stewardess are carried; :

For further particulars, apply to jane bagian

Gibb, Livingston & Co.

Agenta.

Printed and Published by the Proprietor, Dr. J. W. Noble

Ice House Street, in the City of Vistoria, Hongkong

American,

Canadian and·

Siberian Malls.

Bhanghai, North China, The following vessels bavo Japan via Nagasaki, passed the Canal:-Armand

United States, South Behic, Inverolyde, Glenlogan, America and Canada via Jason, Nore. Pelho, Cliftonian, Wad Vancouver (Europe via Laomedon,

d m

H

Siberia)Per Empress of

Asia, 18th August,' 11

Trip

Sainr.

0.111.

Straite, and India via Calcutta

Oystem, Fresh, Fried or Brewed: --Yatshing, 18th Aug., 1. Finde Haddocks, Kppers do, ALEXANDRA CAFE,

Bu

10 m

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