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AGENOTES: YOKOHAMA M. Asada, Esq. CHINKIANG: Messrs Gearing &
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For particulars, apply to
Y." SHIBUYA.
Manager,
No. 2, FADDER. STERKI
HONGKONG.
A. S. WATSON & CO., LIMITED.
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TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the
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Jewellers, Watchmakers
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CORNER OF FLOWER STREET.
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BURT, BOULION AND HAYWOOD LTD., LONDON, FOR THE DISINFECTION OF, DRAINS, WATER-CLOSETS, LAVA. TORIES, SICK-ROOMS, FLOORS, WALLS, GUTTERS, &a. IT IS THE STRONGEST AND MOST POWERFUL
CARBORIC DISINFECTING FLUID,
run CHEAPEST AND MOST RECOMMENDABLE FOR GENERAL BOUSE USH, A LOTION OF 2 PER-CENT. BEING SUFFICIENT. tommended by Saoltary Authorities.
Government Analysis at Buyers' Dimpozşi. OTOR.
AVENARIUS" WORLD-KNOWN COPPER PAINT. For the Bottoms of Vessels and Bouts and for the Coatings of all Wooden Structures of Wharves and Docks. Penetrates deep to the wood, thus rendering same immune against attacks of the Teredo, Barnaclea Marine Growths, etc.
Sole Agents &
MELCHERS & Co., Hongkong & Chim.
Hongkong, May 6, 1908.
THE CHINA MAIL"
COMBINED COLOURED
TYPHOON MAP & GUIDE
ANNUAL ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING of the Company (since its registration) will be held at the HONGKONG HOTEL, Hong- kong, SATURDAY, the 1st day of June, 1012, at 12 15 P., for the purpose of receiving the Report of the General Maangers together with Statement of Accounts to the 31st December, 1911.
The REGISTER of SHARES of the Company will be CLOSED from TUE DAY, the 28th May to SATURDAY;" the 1st June, both days inclusive, during which period no transfer of Shares can be registered.
JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & SON,
General Managera. Hongkong, May 23, 1913..
WE
NOTICE.
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7 beg to sanoance to the Public that we have at present the Contra part of a of VALUABLE GREEN
JADESTONE of the most famous and
populer LO HANG
) quality
very transparent and of first water. It weighs 76 lbs. of which 9 lbs, are bright chrysoprase and can be made into numerous valuable ornaments. Ita total value is estimated to be at $100,000 odd Visitors are welcomed to make inspection.
PO WO CHEONG, No. 287. TAI SAN SYREET,
(Great New Streat).
CANTÓN.
Canton. April 30, 1912.
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From 1st June, the following prices will rule:--
'DAISY' BRAND 80 cents per lb.
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THE DAIRY FARK CO., LTD.
Bengkak, November 12, 1910.
NOTICE
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MAN HING CHEUNG & Co., MANUFACTURERS & EXPORTERS OF HIGH-CLAS RATTAN & SEAGRASS FURNITURE BAMBOO BLINDS, MATTING, &c., &
PEG to infuzza their Customura and the D. Genom) Public that they have now REMOVED to No. 10, QuaZN'S ROAD CENTRAL, whare they have a large Binck of -Chesin,' &c dzay
PRICES REASONABLY.. Inspection Cordially-Invited. Onder Promptly oEDONIAĞT Bezbong, May 18, 1912
Ahowing tracks and daily progress of the big Typhoons PROPERTY INSURANOM CO.,
during the last twenty years.
And enabling one to locate the centre of a Typhoon
MOUNTED ON CARDBOARD AND TAPED FOR HANGINO:
Price 40 cents.
From 1- CHINA MALE OR
LTD. OF LONDON.
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THE Undecaigned, having been Appoint
EN GENERALVAGENES of the Koova Company for Hongkong and is Dependencies, Arðu
approved “riska, agunst. Fire
THE CHINA MAIL.
2 Bouton Rouge
and Felucca
Egyptian Cigarettes
These two brands, made
Bouten Rodge +Specials'.
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by Messrs. Maspero Frères
11 Cairo, are a revelation
in Egyptian Cigarettes.
Unique in Quality
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To Let
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Intimations.
A BERTHOLIN PRAK ROAD, Sir roomed HOUSK from at July next. SHOP with Godowo attached, NaTRAN ROAD, Kawhon
Kowloon Marine Lot No. 48, with wharf.
Apply to
HUMPHREYS ESTATE & FINANCE -Co.. It Hongkong, March 23, 2009,
TO LET
100
DUOMS, FURNISHED or UNFUR- NISHED, in a henithy loonlity in KOWLOON. Vory breazy, and airy. minutes walk from Star Farry. Moderate teras.
Apply to a
c/o CHINA MAIL, Office. Hongkong, May 22, 1912.
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HISTORY OF THE FI’GER
RING.
There is nothing with which strange cas- tome and superstitions, and traë and legendary associations, have been more closely associated, thap the ring which ormationts the ban it seems impossible to ascertain when rings first began to be word, but there is mention of them in the oldest manuscripts that have been found, and some have also been dug up, evidently balong og to an age of which we know but little.
In ancient times some rings were sup
SCOTTISH LETTER.
(From Our Oun Correspondent)
EpiNatron, April 80.
MISCELLANDA. Willic Park, the well-known Scottish golfer and club-maker of Edinburgh,
solburgh, and London, has become bankrupt, the statement of affairs show. bates his failure to an investment in a' ing a deficiency of £11,377," He attri-
Henley, and to losses in connection with row golf course at Huntercombe, near
a golf course at Maplethorpe," Lincoln- "slure.
Arrangements have been made for plac" ing the old colours of the 2nd Bat. The Black Watch in St. Giles Cathedral, Edinburgh.
prised to be wonder-workers, having the power to work great miracles, and having slaves who would do the bidding of any one who possessed such rings. The jewel iers of ancient Athese went further than My Nannio's Awa," was sold by sud- The autograph manuscript of Bursa' this, however, and made rings to order, tion for 4103. As the poem contains which they promised to endow with what-sixteen lines, the price realised is over -ever charme a buyer demanded. They EB a line.
must have profited largely by therrodulity of their customers.
Even in the early centuries of the Christian era, rings were sopposed to have tos puses for god or ovih. Each sating, too, had its peculiar merits, and there are people to-day in whom this superstition lingers.
Lord Guthrie was presented with the acknowledging the honour related souza. freedom of the Burgh of, Tain, and in of his experiences when Sheriff of Foss shim. On one occasion at Cromarty he sentenced a man to imprisonment; but the Fiscal whispered to him that that would never do, as the culprli was the The customs of various countries in only person to take him here in the relation to ringe are interesting.. People boat His Lordship said he was always sormed to have been all agreed that the well received in the Highlarida, because ring was an emblem of power or authority. the Highlanders bad the saving grace of
TO BE LEL
OPS and OFFICES, ALEXANDRA BUILDINGS.
A. S. WAISON & CO., LTD.,
-Alameda Buildinga. Hongkong, May 21, 1912........
TO LET.
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ON AND FLook, No. 2, PEDDER JU STREET,
Twa-Roomed OFFICE, entry on or about 1st June. Apply Property Office JARDINE, MATHESON & Co, Ian.
Hongkong, April 90, 1912,
OFFICE TO LET.
693
TN CHATER ROAD, a Large COOL ROOM with Verandah and use of lift.
Apply to "DENNYS & BOWLEY. Hongkong, May 18, 1912.
68%
TO LET. ODOWN No. 4, NEW PRATA,
Kennedy Town. RANFURLY, 11, CONDUIT ROAD, from 1st June.
Apply to THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST.
MENT &AGENOF Co., LD. Hoogkeng, May 1, M12,
JUST LIKE NEW EYES" IS THE VER
DIOT OF THOSE-
WHO WEAR
TORICS
No annoying refications from the. back; the eyes turn naturally with- out necessitating the hiring of the entire beach, as 'tha' enrve of the TOKIU land conforms to the curve of, the ays giving equally clear vision at all angles.TORIO loss can be set much clear to the ore than the or dinary that kind without touching the eyelashes TORICS are ground to salt your eyes, to say prescription for White, Amber. Blue, London Smoke- or Figuril Optical Glase,
ke
AR & CO. ENTIFIC OPTICIANS -
YORK BLOGS/CHATER_RA
MONGKONG
Hoogkong, February 14, IPII,
NOTICE OF REMOVAL.
THE OFFICES of THE SUN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY OF CANADA are, now LOCATED on the FIRST FLOOR of the New POWELL BUILDING, No. 12, Das Faux Rand Centralry
Bonghong. May 25, 1912
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THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES,
SHAWAN, TOMES & 00., GINIRAL MAXIGEES, HONGKONG,
*081JT. HAMILTON, GAL.” MANAGER
FOR THE BANT, Tuxro.
BEACONSFIELD WI WILD be converted into FIRST
CLASS BOARDING HOUSE, with large Dining Room, Thirty Bedrooms and Eighteen Bathrooms. Plans to be seen at our Office.. Apply to
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LINSTEAD & DAVIS,
Alexandra Buildings. Hongkong, March 20, 1912. -
TO LET.
195
ENOR 116. The PLX, Furnish - ed, for July and August. -Apply-
LJOR TULLOCH,
Head Quarters Office. Fagkong, April 27, 1714.
TO LET.
At the period when the art of writing bumour. This humour ha illustrated by OFFICES in KING'S BUILDING
towel was stolen he did not prosecute, but milked the thief's ce
Apply to
ZAS
THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST-
"MENT & AGENCY Co., LE Hongkong. May 1, 1912.
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was known to but very few, it was the the story of a man in the Lews whos custom for men to wear rings on which sate distinguishing sign or badge was engraved, so that the owner could use. it Glasgow people are notoriously averse as a seal and thus give proof of authen to walking, and the local press are he- ticity of letters and other documents. We wailing the evils that result from the read in the Bible of Pharaoh taking neglect of exercise. An English nows- of the ring from his own hand and paper, however, points out that some placing it upon Joseph hand, when natives of Glasgow affect pedestrianism-IRST-Class Central aciorumodation,
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OFFICES TO LET.
New Insurance Paid for..... £ 25,687,500 Outstanding insurance amounts
to, 653, 220
..£104,068,63 Assets amount to.......... Surplus amounts to..... 17,823,75 Dividends to Policyholders
1910
10,575,137 Total paid Policyholders 1930 63,439,380 Total Expenses for 1910...... 10,398,012 Gross carnings from Interest and Banta for 1910.....
21,648,529 Gross rate of Income from Investments 1910....... Hongkong, Feb. 23, 1913.
NORTH BRITISH & MERCANTILE
INSURANCE CO..
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WILK WHICH IS. TRDORPORATED THE JOHAN MARINE INSURANCE CO.
TOTAL FURDE AT Bles Deckatake, 1910,
£21,252,693.
Authorised Capital £8,000,000 Subscribed Capital £3,814,845
Paid-up Capital £1,657,997 5 0 11-Fire Fund......... 9,842,215 + 2 131-Life & Annuity Funds 15,615,125 9 Sinking Fund Account 37,955 15
£21,259,693,17 3 Revenue Fin' Lranch... 2,373,289 17°/7 Idle & Anrmity). 1984631 92
Branches......
· 643,314.10 8-
24971,215 17 5
The Ancamanent. Fuziïla of the Fire and
the latter was inade prime minister of that Lord Advocate Ure, for instance, Third Floor, in new building being erected Other Receipts.
light and sity, on First, Second, of Egrpt. A ring was given to Haman by one walked all the way to London. The toe Mes WHITEAWAY, LAIDLAW & King Ahasuerus, as a sign of his authority journey took sixteen days, and we are COY., LTD. Entrance from Des Vaux for exterminating the Jews; and when, on auro "that the delay was due, not to Road Electric Lift to all floors, Electric the plen of Mordecai, the royal decree was balts to deliver speeches, but to the fact Tight throughout. revoked, Haman was compelled to give that the traveller wished to study the obtained at the Offices of MESSES, respect of each other.
The Plan can be seen and all particulara Läfe Departments are free from liability in cathedrals ho passed on his way. We PALMER TURNER, ALEXANDRA have heard Mr. Ure accused of maay ROSION, 3RD FLOOR. things, but never until now of a weaknes for cathedrals.
the ring to Mordecati, who sealed with it the royal letters which announced the good nows to his people.
The Ring of the Fisherman is worn by
From the Clyde there come two im the Pope, and all briefs which he issues portant additions to the Navy. Scott's
re attested by its signet. On the death have launched the Maidstone, the first of
of a Pope his ring is broken and a new, ope made for this successor. The Episcopal Ring is that which is conferred, apon newly made bishop.
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marines, fitted up as a floating barrack, a new type of mother ships for sub workshop, and a store. And Beard. more's have put into the water the Dublin, one of the "Town" class of Bght-armoured scouts, which in size and power approach the fighting qualities of
first-class cruisers.
OBITHARY.!!
Jn the days when Venice was in the zenith of its power the Dogs used to go forth on Ascersion Day and throw a gold ring into the Adriatiny saying the
***We espouse thee, O, sex, de a token of our perpetual domination over thee!" John Ferguson, C.B., a Wigtonshire Finger rigs were not used in ancient man, late Chief Inspector of Stamps and Babylonia and Assyri. The signet took Taxes in the United Kingdom. the form of a cylinder, cut, from crystal or Emma Millar, eldest daughter of the hard stone and perforated from end to end. Der Jamen Millar, the last Garrison The rings which have been found in ancient Chaplain of Edinburgh Castle under the Egyptiac torahs are of gold, silver, glass, Articles of Union between England and brase and glazed pottery. The Etruscans Scotland, 75. Twenty years ago, 10 used very largely a gold jeweled ring organised the Naval and Military Exhibi mounted with a scarab.
tion in Edinburgh, was associated with
the inauguration of the Soldiers and silom". Home, and for a long time was portary to the Castle Work Society.
Greeks signet rings were usually at with engraved gems while in the old Rau republic only iron rings were worn But customs obanged-in-the-days-of-the empire. Large owners of property and **** Holdiers had the right wor gold zings": silver rings were worn by freedmen, and from rings by ave
In the catacombe a number of ivory kay mounted rings were found. The master of the house usedció: Unluck, the Kremsury cket with one of these keys, and it was a bigu of his absolute authority,
to the
COUGHING INTO
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Only a Conch but you stop
VATERBURY'S HETABOLIZED COD LIVER OIL COMPOUND
Hongkong, March 12, 1912.
TO LET.
382.
No. 13, BEACONSFIELD ARCADE,
Top Floor.
SHEWAN, TOMES. & CO.
LOOK,
BOGATE Austin Road, Kowloon, SCHOOL OF ENGLISH AND from 1st April.
No. 12 BEACONSFIELD, ARCADE, First floor.
No. 15, BEACONSFIELD ARCADE, First ficoz.
LARGE GODOWN in No. 34, Dud-
dell Street, 1st floor p
· 1 SMALL GODOWN is Daddell Street Goiren.D.)
FOR SALE, WITH OR WITHOUT FURNITURE.
*TOR - CREST, - No, 8, The Peak, with tennis court. Commanding a magnificent view of the harbour and adjacent inlands.
Apply to
MARLINSTRAD & DAVIS, · 3rd Floor, Alexandrs Buildings Hougtong, Aug. 2, 1911,
NOTICE
LESSONS IN CHINESE
MELHOR
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JE LI HON FAN, a Chinese graduate,
to Earspan officials and morofants in this Colony for over ten years.......
He has a good method of training Euro- ÇƏKDİN YAP in the Cimsesresina akon, kid in possamod of first este certificate se Chinese teacher.... He has also a good know, Jedan of Mandarin and EHalley Bl
FRENCH.
Either Lauginge taught in three
months, if not then we tesch
You free.
Lady and
Male Teachers,
Class Fees from 810—860,
2ND FLOGE, ALEXANDRA BUILDINGS,
HONGKONG,
and at 6 Tapino, Macao. Hongkong, January 4, 1912,
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