UNIVERSITY
BAZAAR
March 11 to March 16.
Open from 2.30 p.m. DAILY,
STALLS
For the Sale of Articles and Curios of every description.
EXHIBITION
A magnificent loan exhibition of porcelain.
MUSIC
of a new Kabeer, to list
THE CHINA
the
thela alma mater, no matte where they: may be America has some of these oof- lege fraternities and the Emperos deplores the absence of unsociations of fallowships of German students that will keep former students at the principal wolleges, and gymnasis in. Germany in touch with anch other.
English universities have got taken this kind of thing up very systematics1ly, though the Oxford and Canibridge Unins and sundry clubs in London. restricted to univerity men, and a few Masonic lodges, take the place of the fraternities to some extact.
LÄSCANS HOT STONE.
Birkenhead docks ans vos noted for gentle manters, but the men who foregether there had a thrill the other day this eclipsed any weesp" of the past twelve months. The
By kind permission of the Naval and Military Authorities music will be Bibby liner Herefordshire lying in the
supplied daily by the following bands :-
H. M. S Minotaur
E. 0. Y. L. I.
8th Rajputs."
126th Balochis
25th Punjabis
26th Punjabis.
ontinuous Variety Entertainments
inematograph (by Pathe Freres). enic Railway
C
afe Chantante hinese Theatre omic Minstrels oncerts
Up-to-Date Restaurants
Roof Garden
American Bar
Float, was taking coal prior to her trip to Rangoon, when the posceful if grimy sconů. Į suddenly developed warfars of a maquinary kind. The Lascars are, of course, quick to take offence, so when a firemnu came aloug and picked up a can of water they were heating at the fire hostilities began between. sesmen and firemen in the twinkling of an "eyo. The disputants made for the poop-deck where the fght extended,
Carnation
TED
CREAM
the lascars waing iron bars or any. SOL AGENTS FOR CHINA.
thing that came handy. These they.
were quite powerless to indues the lasers
weed with deadly effect and the Serstige
to suspend their rain of blows, At last the offoors were sumraoned and drove 186 men belbw at the point of their gerulvers, but not till the dock looked like a shamblos, | for blood was spilled all about and twenty
men had to be treated at the hospital.
GOVERNMENT JORM.
The Insurance Bill promises to orente
Photo Studio the ingest official department under tire
Clubs for Ladies (beautifully equipped) EVENING
ENTERTAINMENTS.
MONDAY, the 12th, at 9.15
Khattack Dance by men of the 19th Baluchis. Cafe Chantante on Roof Garden.
TUESDAY, the 12th, at 7 30
STATE DINNER
Crown, so far as the number of the staff is concerned. There will bo insurance.com- missioners, inspectors and any ainoantrof- other billeta to be filled, and aver since the Bill was passed applications bave fairly
ed in. Now the Civil Service com
missioners have been called in to loud a hand with the avalanobe of letters, potitions recommendations, political testimonials and the like. Ireland alone has sent tan thousand applications for jobs and though the announcement was made that to bring political pressure to bear would disqualify the applicant the pressure is being brought all these, and there are Mark Tapleys enough in these islands just now to stock the entire ompire.
in the Main Hall at which His Excellency the Governor. But when the authorities came to cen- will be present, to be followed by a
GRAND MUSICALE
་ ་
at which the leading amateurs of the Colony will take part. Entrance to concert $2.00; to the balcony $1.00.
WEDNESDAY, the 13th, at 9.15
template the army of untried officials trying f
to carry out the provisions of the Act- complicated enough in all conscience-they were appalled. So. they have taken as
many,eivik sormants as they can from the Customs, Excise and other depart ment where the men have had training
not merely in indoor administration but also in dealing direct with the outside
PHARAGATKA DANCE by men of the 25th Punjabiapublic. After the chief jobs are been
CAFE CHANTANTE and
RESTAURANTS
EUROPEAN AND CHINESE STYLE. Hongkong, March 4, 1912.
CHINA EXPRESS CO.
P: O. Box 250,
[UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT)
alled with these civil servants the subordinate positions will be occupied by selected applicants, preferably officials | of benefit Jocieties coming under the Act, who have
had experience ak dealing with sickness and out of work 314 pay among the poprer classes. But in Ireland the societies of that kind are few,
so thero will be a lively scramble for places and it is to be feared that there will be a good deal of political wiropulling first and a good deal of friction afterwards. Tha
3," DUDDELL STREET, TELEPHONE NO. 888 new department evidently appeals to the
(OFFONITE LANNEET AUCTION Roous).
SHIPPING, FORWARDING & INSURANCE AGENTS.
Packing and Warehousing.
WE Accept shipments for any part is the World, with similar facilities to the Parcels Post without restriction to size or weight, and our Charges are absolutely the lowest peasible.
Payments may be made in Hongkong of Destination. Baggage stored and transhiped.
Agents for Contractors to Imperial German, Royal Danish, and Swiss Federal Parcel Pest.
JOHN TAYLOR, Manager.
THE
OLEEDS FORGE CO., LD.,
LEEDS.
Specialists in the Manufacture of RAILWAY ROLLING STOCK of every description Pioneers in the design and manufacture o
PRESSED STEEL UNDERFRAMES AND BOGIES AND ALL-STHEI RAILWAY WAGGONS.
The Undersigned have been appointed Sole Agenta in Hongkong and China.
The Taikoo Dockyard and Engineering
Co. of Hongkong, Id.,
AGENTS BUTTERFIELD) & SWIRE
Hongkong. October 8, 1911,
“ HONGKONG'S MUSICAL
HISTOR
HLO
Being
Civil Service, for when the terms of the positions were issued and applications wore
invited arst of all from the Civil Service,
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IT'S SAFE.
SAVE HALF YOUR MILK BILL,'
The Robert Dollar
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TAILORS
1, Wyndham Street,
(FLOWER ST.)
ESTABLISHED 1900.
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WEDN
SHIPPING
'pore - Feb.
Sporo for Shif Feb. ff. Strathlyon,
EE 0, March 4. E. Liverpool Feb. 12:
ahsa, P. Canale "Märch 27 Bellerophon, Liverpool March 3 Calchas, In Liverpool March 9. Cyclops; Is Liverpool March 30, Dardanna, LL EK. for 8'hai Feb. 23. Diammas
Le Batarie H March 6. Idomanons, A. Spare B. Feb. 26 Jason, L. Kobe E. March 8... Laartes, L. S'pore HIL Feb 21
Machaon, P. Canal
Patroclus
Polous, P. Canal H
Feb. 23
Perseus, L. Liverpool Marth 93. Priam, LA Liverpool March 9 Frometheus, L. Liverpool March 30. Stautar Liverpool March 16, Talthy hius, A. Sors 0. March 2 Telemachus, L. S'pore for Shai Feb. 12 Tauber, L. Manila for S'pore March 6 Thesaus, L 'poro E. Feb 27: Tiban, A. Yhama H. (March 8
CHINA MUYVALS. NO.
Glasak, L. Londen eh. 2. Glenfary, F. Canal Or Fab 2 Glenlochy I B.X.O:F66, 11: Glonlogan, L. S'pors H. Fah 23 Glenroy, H.E.for Japan Des Glenato, I Landon Mars 99:- Glenturra. EKQ Mazul
Benaidas, L. HF for Na Marsh S Banaven, P: ('anal O. Feb. 27, Benoleach, A. S'pore from 'divostock
Bondon L. RE. for Nagasaki Jan. 95. Benglue, L. H.K. O. Feb 10, Benlawen, LH.K for Nagasaki Jan Behlomond, P. Canal O. ave. 13, SY Benvenue H.K for Nagasaki Feb, 18.
CANADIAN PACI R. Co. Empress of India, Vancouver Feb 10 Empress of Japan, A. F'hams from Kohe Monteagle, LEK. for S'asi March
PACTWO Keomum, L. Thema for Tacoma March | Chian, A. Felco March 1.
5..
Koren, A.Tbaina from
Hocolat Shai H. March 10.
Sambharia, A. Frisen March, 8
datyanar, L... S'pora 3. Feb. 13. Atreus, L. Kobe H. March 7 Hyson, L. Liverpool March 18; -
(March 8,
Mama Kuchinata for Bourabaya Jan. Mongolis, Nagaki for Eəbə March 7,
Moyuma,
Noleus, L. E.K. O. Feb 28.
ghow, P. Canal Q. March 1.
P. Canal H. Fob, 20. Pinguey, L. Liverpool Feb, 24. Protesilaus, A. Tacoma Feb. 18. Rhenus, L. EK. E. Mah 5, Teenkai, A. Home March 1, Fanglaze, L. Liverpool March 2
SOUTRE LINK Carmarthenshiro, L. HK. H. March 5, Denbighshire, A. Home March 1.. Den of Glamis, ELKO, March 9, Flistelure, LA London, Fab. 17. Glamorganshire, L. Kobe H. Feb. 25 Mogmouthshire, L Colombo H. Feb. 11. Pembrokeshire, L. S'pore H. Feb. 13.
INDEA LIKE.
Indradoo, L. Cebu II. Feb. 19, Indramayo, A. Home Feb. 9. Indrassaiba, A. Kobe O. Feb. 26. Indrawadi, P. Canal O. Feb. 8i Indravelli, P. Canal H. Feb. 9.
NIPPON YESEN KAKIA, Atuta Maru, P. Canal U. Feb. 20. Aki Maru, L. H.K.tor Eobe Feb. 2 As Maru, L. E.K. for Shri Jan. 29. Hirazo Maru, P. Caual for Eutopo Mar. 1.. Hitachi Maru, L. Sues for Port Said Jan.
Iyo Maru, A. London Feb. 23.
Inabo
Mart, L. H.K. for S'haf & Sentile
Kath A. Home Jan. 30,- Кара Мати, H.K. for Kobe March 1. Kamo Maru, L. H.K. for S'pore Fab. 28. Kitano Maru, A. England Feb. 9. Kanagawa Maru
Miyasaki Maru, A. London Fab. 2. Mishima Mary, H., for Robe Feb. 15. Bado Maru, H.K. for S'ani & Boattle
Feb. 13.
Tamba Maru, L. H.K. for S'hai & Seattle
Jan. 2,
Tango Maru, L. S'pore for Pensng Feb, 20,
GREAT NOBTREES 8.3: Co. Minnesota, L. H.K. for N'gasaki & Seattle 1
Feb. 5.
Artadis, L. S'poore for Penang Feb. 9. Assaye, L... for 3'pore March 2 Banca, L. S'pore for Kobe Feb. 15. Ceylon, A. Penang 0. March 6. Candin Devanha, L S'pore for Penang Jan: 12 Delta, L. S'pore for Penang Jan. 26. HH..
L.S'pore for Penang Feb 22
U. Fol. 20. India, L
P. Canal H. Dec. 12. Malte, P.
[0. 17, PRAYA GRANDE, MACAO NO. 4, MORRISON HILL. This house Nile, A. H.K. 0. Jan, £7.
is being completely redecorated and ¡P. Canal H. Feb. 20.* will be ready for entry about 1st April.
BEACONSFIELD'
No. 9 BEACONSFIELD ARUADE (Shop)
EGGESFORD, No. 114 Pesk, to lat furnished or unfurnished from 1st April, 1912
6 Rooms. C. M. S. PEAK BUNGALOW, fur nished, for 3-month
possession.
No. 1, BEACONSFIELD ARCADE, whole house Champ rent. Immediato LET FURNISHED, BECKENHAM, Roomod-House standing in own grounds.
8.
KENT.
the applications for transfor startled the large lawn and garden. Servants may be retained. 20 minutes from Victoria or man look for City, officials. Evidently the
Photos can be seen here. quicker promotion and snuggor billets in a
FOR SALE, TOR CREST, at Peak, commanding magnificent view of the Har- bour and adjacent islande.
new department that has every appearance of growing to great dimension.
CABINET TROCELLS.
Apply to
LINSTEAD & DAVIS. Sed Floor, Alexandra Buildings. Hongkong, ông " th
TO LET.
at Kowloon for seven monthe cer "ANDSOMELY FURNISHED FLAT
throwing cold water on the iden that The pooch by Ms J. M. Robertson
Ireland alipold have fiscal freedom has greatly annoyed many Irishmen. The out- look is by no means gay for the Cabinet. They are credited with considoring a pom- promise on this Trish fisent freedom matter.tain from 1st April. Electric fan. Pinzo This is to be on the line that the Imperiar Good cooking stove Exchequer should control Irish Custome
ment. ánd Excise until the Irish land loan is liquidated may about ten years. However, anything. mach may happen before that comes to
Right from the start there are to be thorny obstacles to be surmounted in the shape of suffrage, labour and nonconformist grievances,
SPECIALITIES
Send for our own make
PORK SAUSAGES.
BEEF SAVEAGES.
PRESSED BEEFS
BRÁVNA
CORNED BEET
(PORKE
that appeared
THE DAIRY
Apply froperty Office, MerrJAR, 0. Feb. 20.
DINE, MATHESON & Co., L.
Hongkong. March 5, 1913.
TO LET
Colombo 0: March 8. Буко, А. S'pore H. Feb, 140-
315 Pen, L. 11.50. Feb. 18
Peshawar,
THE KOWLOON HOTEL PREMISES with flower and regetable gardens. Suitable for Mesa. Immediate possession.
Apply to
THE SPANISH PROCURATION,
2, Seymour Road. Hongkong. February 13, 1912.
TO LET
204
Palawan, P. Caul H. Jan, 12.
Syris, P. Canal H. Feo. 9, Sunda,
Socotr, L. S'pore H. You, 27. Sammi, P. Canal O. Feb. 9. Somali,
MEMAGERIES MALETINES Australien, P. Canal O, Feb. 10. Armand-Behic, F. Canal H. Feb. 13. Caledonien, P. Canal II. Feb. 9. Dumben, L. S'hai H. March 8
ODOWN No. 4, NEW PRAYA Ernest Simons, L. H.K. E. Feb. 27. J Kennedy Town.
Apply br
THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST
MENT & AGENUS CO La Hongkong, March 1, 1912
TO LET FURNISHED.
View by sppoint-HOUSE AL TAI-PO.
Apply to Apply F
Varo of CBI MAIL CRES, Hangkong, March 4, 1912.
2314
TOILET.
NEW & Commodions SHOPS, NATHAN BOAD, Kowloon, Immediate ponses, Cheap Rental, Min Apply to HUMPHREYS ESTATE & FINANCE
Col, Lau. Hongkong, March 93, 1909,
PO HE LET
by OB ABOUT 1ST blanch, 1912.
HOPS OFFICE
BEKOVATA TAK GIBBS 16, Bassonsf Hongkong, January 29
HIGH CLASS
-840
BOOK
THE CHINA MAHDOTTICE
present occupied b
BOOKS & PAMPHLETS & SPECIALTY
Polynesien, P. Canal O. Feb. 29. Sydney, P. Canal H. March 6. Toulain,
4. Home March 1. Tourano, L. Yhama March 6.
Ville de la Diotat, La Marseilles March W.
Buelow NEKE LLOYD,
A
4. England March 1.
Dorflinger, L. S'pore H. Feb. 26. Gneisenna, In Europe Gosben, P. Canal E. March Kleist, In Europe
Luetzow, P. Canal O: Feb. 27 AR P. E. Friedrich, L.B.K. H. March 5. Prins Zodwig, Southampton Feb. 14. Prinzess Alice, &. H.K. 0. March 7. Roon
Toro A. Shat 0.
HAMBURG AMERIci Louis,
Nie. I hana for Honolulu March 5 Persia, Lagasaki for Shai March 7:0 Siberis, J. Frisco March 2
Torg KISEN KAKA,
Chiyo Mara, E. Hlah for Frisco March 8, Nippon Maru, A. HE Feb. 7. S Stanyo Maru, L. Hula for F'hama, Maroh
Tengo Maru, 8. H. K. March 4.
H; » Homeward? 10. 14 Outward
L:-Loaves de Leih, k
A.
H.K.-Hongkong,
Arrives or Attivođ."
The Editor would be grateful if Stearo Ship Company Agents would assist him in keeping the above column up to date hy occasionally sathing out their list of tearers and sanding same to this offer with corrections and additions.
THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANC SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES
SHEWAN, TOMES & CO., GINILAL MANAGERS, HONGKONG.
3. T. HAMILTON, GENTHAL MANAGER. FOR FER East, TURTO,
Now Insurance Paid for. -£25,687,500 Outstanding insurance amount
to
Assets amounb to.....ili Surplus amounts to. Dividends to Policyholders
∙1910.
Total paid Policyholders 1910 Total Expenses for 7910 Gross camnings' from Internat and Rents for 1910 Gross rate of Income from Investments 1910. Hongkong, Feb. 23, 1912.
21,6-46,528)
NORTH BRITISH & MERCATTILE INSURANCE CO.
WITH WHICH I INCOSTOGATED VEL DOEAN MARINE INSURANCE CO.
TOTAL FUNDS AT 31er Decesare, 1910
£21,262,683,
Authorised
Capital £6,000,000
Subscribed Capital £3,814,64
Paid-up Capita! .................£1,667,997: 810 Fire Funds. 3,842,215 4:1
• Life& Annuity Funds 15,845,1597 Sinking Fund Account 37,3561846
Beronte Fir. Eranch
Life & Annuity
Branches
Other Receipts.
£21,263,693-173
The Accumulated Funds of the Fire and Life Departments are free from lishing -respect of each othards
SHEWAN, TOMES & CO.
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