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Iutimations.
G. FALCONER & CO., LTD.,
WATCH-MAKERS, JEWELLERS AND OPTICIANS.
GOLD WATCH BRACELETS.
BROOCHES, RINGS AND PENDANTS
- IN.
GOLD AND PLATINUM SETTINGS.
Inspection Invited.
HOTEL MANSIONS: OPPOSITE NEW POST OFFICE.
WING KEE & CO.,
Now, 17, 18 and 19, CONNAUGHT ROAD CENTRAL ¡HIF-CHANDLERS, SAILMAKERS, PROVISION MERCHANTS, COAL
MERCHANTS, &c., &c.. OF FIFTY YEARS STANDING SHIP CAPTAINS ARE REQUESTED TO GIVE US A TRIAL. FRANCK 01 TSE VAT, General Manager, Hongkong. Aurun 19, 1908.
MEE
1728
CHEUNG & CO.. ART PHOTOGRAPHER, ICE HOUSE LANE SPECIALIST √ ENLARGING AND BROMIDE WORK Select Views of Hongkong and South China
Specia Veparumont for Developing and Printing for Amateurs,
CAMERAS FOR HIRE.
*
781
Intimations.
THE CHINA MAIL.
MITSU BISHI GOSHI KWAISHI (MITSU BISHI 00.)
COAL DEPARTMENT,
SOLE PROPRIETORS of TAKA-
SIMA, OCHI MUTABE, YO SHINOTANI, HOJO, KANADA, MAMAZUTA, BAVO, SHINNEW and KAMIYAMADA Oɔlleries.
AGENTS for SĦIDAK", SAKITO, & OFUBARI DOALS.
HEAD OFFICE :—TORY).
BRANCH OFFICES -- Nagsanki, Moji, Karatso Wakamates, Otara, Muroran, Kabe, Osaka, Shanghai ✨
Hongkong. Hankow.
TEG. ADDRESċm for above; 'IWASAKI, God-at, &BO 5th Ed., Western Union.
AGENCIES:
| YOKOHAMA: M. Asada, Esq.
CHINEIANO: Messrs Gearing &
Co. MANILA: Messrs Macondray &
Co.
THE KWONG HIP LUNG CO., LTD, SINGAPORE: Mesars Borneo Co
(NOW RECONSTRUCTED),
NOINEERS and VIIPBUILDERS, BOILER-MAKERS, BRASS and IRON FOUNDERS. All work dune in this establishment is guaranteed. We have brer thirty yous' experience. We own two Slipways and can accommodate any crait af 900 feat Jong.
Town Office, 48, Conxadart "Road CENTRAL, Hongkong. Telephone No. 43%, Shipyard, Shum-Sui-Po, Kowloon, Hongkong,
timston furnished on appliostinn.
Hongrong. April 1, 1915,
Telephone No. E..
WONG PING WA, Manager.
MATHEUS MUELLER
'BRAND EXTRA' SPECIAL CHAMPAGNE
Purveyors to E. I. M. the Emperor of Germany and..
14 other REIGNING houses.
A. C. MEUKOW & Co.
COGNAC CHARENTE.
FINE CHAMPAGNE BRANDY, GRANDE CHAMPAGNE BRANDY GRANDE CHAMPAGNE BRANDY 1942.
As Supplied to
1858.
156
Ltd.
For particulare, apply to
Y. SHIBUYA,
Manager No. 2, Pabo STERET:
Boxarare.
HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.
CAPSTAN
TOBACCO
"A rush on the favourite"
ME BELFIELD'S · APPOINT.
MENT CRITICISED.
The appointment of Mr Hunry Conway
Belfeld, C.M.G.. British Resident in
Porak, to be Governor And Commander.in. Chief of the East Africa Protectorate in succession to Sir Percy Girouard, who has resigned, evidently does not meet with approval locally. A telegram from Nairobi, statas that a mass meeting held there on Bith, alto, in connection with the
resignation ફાં Sir
HE DIVIDEND DECLARED for the
THE
Half-Year ending 90th June, 1912,
at the Rate of TWO POUNDS STERI ING per Share of 8125 is Payable on and after MONDAY, the 19th August, Current, at the Offices of the Corporation, where Shareholders are requested to apply for WarTRIM.
By Order of the Court of Directors,
N. J. STABB,
Chief Manager.
Hongkong. August 17, 1912.
MINING CO., LTD. (18 LIQUIDATION).
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PSTA
HEALTH OF SHANGHAI.
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Sono instructive remarks are made by Dr. Arthur Stanley in his report on the health of Shanghai which are of more! than local interest. China, he points out, is the fountain-head of epidemic | disease and, in the general absence of modern hygienic methods, remains danger to the world. China holds more than a quarter of the population of tha world, and this massing of the people has led to cumulative propagation of infective Porey Girouard disease. The resulting destruction of life passed tha following resolution :— has been met by rapid reproduction; the That this man meeting requests the birth-rate being probably much bigher Colonid Office to convey to Sir Percy in Europe, though there is no book- Girouard its deepest regret at his resigna- tion and wishes to record its grave An- xiety at the hauge of pulicy indicated by the appointment of another gentleman, however, whose regard, as shown by pub. shed statistics, appears to contain nothing, in the nature of previous Colonial experi- Afterwards a rider was added by
ence.
MONDAY, AUGUST 19, 1912
Ocular Headaches.
80% of headaches sro - Ocular
Headachen — caused through
some defons of vision. If your handsche is so caused, you will
、 49!
never be cared until you wear scientideally-fitted glasses. to
correct the defect.
Let as Test your Sight ́ani
MAKE CERTAIN.
& Co.
CLARK &
SCIENTIFIC
OPTICIANS
· YORK BLOGS, CHATER RO
Hougkong, June 24, 1912.
HONGKONS
Intimations.
|解水汽力逼士
THIS WONDERFUL · SYPHON Makes Mineral Water, instantly at 90 conta a dozen Syphone. Anyone can do it. Failure is impossible. And you can save 50 per cent by making your own Minera! Waters at home with the
'PRANA'
SPARKLET SYPHON,
which lasts a lifetime and esn be purchased from any
Chemist or Stores.
PRICE:- Each.
17
'Want' Advertisements
PREPAID
$1 per inch..
А
RE
WANTED.
3. insertions.
One week.
EQUIRED by Three Gentlemen, Two FURNISHED ROOMS, cae single, one double, without board in healthy locality onvenient to business centre. Kowloon of Hongkong. State lowest terms. which must be moderate, ta
BETA,
c/o 'Cars MAIL' Office. Hongkong, August 17, 1912, 1043:
FOR SALE.
BULBS at 90 cents per A Clarendon and Nonpareil (Modern),
BOL.
WHOLESALE 'Ric
SYPHONS per dor.
$16.00 f.o.b.
Buiss per doz. boxes
$8.00 Lo.b.
keeping of Chinese humanity to confirm the statement. The pandemies of plague. KWONG SANG HỌNG, LTD., cholera, and influenza bad their origin in
is known in Western Europe as "Russien China. It is interesting to note that what
turns is known by Russia na Chi Shanghai, says Dr. Stanley, is under the morbid influence of China, and at the same time in cioso
ness influenz
the majority to the following effect touch with the Decident. Searlet fever,
That in view of this expression of for example, has been introduced from
opinion, the Colonial Office be sked to reconsider the appointment." It is
THE CHINESE ENGINEERING AND Prolable that the regret expressed in Nairobi at the appointment of Mr Belfield is due to the belief that the infuence of the India Ofies will thus he extended; but Mr Belfield, who has just completed an important inquiry into the question of land legislation in West Africa, is not without Colonial experience and has given proofs of considerable executive ability. The Press of East Africa is not likely there fore to be checked under his regine.
PAYMENT OF DIVIDEND ON
SHARES FOR PERIOD ENDING
TH JUNE, 1912.
NORDD LLOYD, HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINE, MES-TEE Company in Extraordinary General
SAGERIES MARITIMES, LEVANTE LINE, SHIRE LINE, KOSMOS LINE & CITIZEN LINE of Steamers and others. At many highly important Banquets it is the only brandy served.
BERBLINGER & CO, 15, 16 & 17, Connaught Road...
Telephone No. 427.
dongkong, May 6, 1908.
having declared a DIVIDEND of 71% per Meeting held on the 12th June, 1912, Share, free of tax, equivalent to 1/tid. per 1912, holders of Bearer Shares, and holders Share for the period ending th June, of Dividend Warrants received from Lon- don on sccount of Registered Shares will he paid their dividends on presenting No. 18 Coupon of Bearer Shares and Dividend Warrants on the Registered Shares to any of the following Banks at Shanghai or
(A 59) Tientsin :-
MASSEY'S COMMERCIAL MAP & DIRECTORY.
NOW COMPILING
Advertisers and Residents:
HEADS OF BUSINESS HOUSES,
PROFESSIONAL MEN,
BECRETARIES of CLUBS,
MANAGERS of HOTELS,
PRINCIPALS and MATRONS of HOSPITALS,
and ALL RESIDENTS are requested to send in full
SAME
particulars.
ADDRESS...
TELEPHONE NUMBER.........
CABLE ADDRESS...
FOR FREE arrzos,
To:---
K. A MASSEY,
23. Kiro EDWARD HOTEL..
Bonkrag, February 12, 1912.
1141
THE CHINA MAIL
COMBINED COLOURED
TYPHOON MAP & GUIDE
HONGKONG AND SHAKCHAT DANKING CORPORATION. THE-RUSSO-ASIATIC BANK. THE SINO-BELGIAN BANK. Payment will be made in either Dollars or Theis, as the holders may wish, at the buying rate of Exchange of the day.
THE CHINESE ENGINEERING &
MINING Co., Ero.
(In Liquidation), DODWELL & CO., LTD.,
Ayents.
Hongkong, August 13, 1912.
D
NO STAGNANT WATER -NO
MOSQUITOES,
Mosquitoes carry diseases.
Maloris and other
the West, while yellow fover and rhou--
matic fever are waiting at the door. specially will it be necessary to be in guard against yellow fever when the Panama Canal is opened. In the pre. fence of these dangers which envelop cord a satisfactory state of the public Shangai, it is gratifying to be able to re. health during the year. The death-rate among the resident foreign.ermmunity has been lower than for six years, namely, 168 per 1,000-a figure which compares favourably with that of many European cities. London and China Express."
The apparens neglect ofGreat Britain ia hor interests in the Pacific and Far Eastern waters genomally is being hailed - In the United Staton as a sign that she does not Mosquitoes cannot multiply except in intend to fight for the naval supremacy in Stagnant Water. Where stagnant water those regions, and that she will be content cannot be abolished the use of kerosine to muddle along on the chance of being sprinkled on the surface so as to form a left alone to enjoy what she has already film will kall mosquito "wrigglers' suit got there. People in this country' have prevents them fireathing when they come yet to realise the exaltation which Alla in the surface.
the Yankees at the Approaching open.
.
WHOLESALE AGENTS,
246 and 248, Des Van Road Central, HONGKONG.
行發總
行生廣港香
司公限有
Hongkong, July 8, 1912.
MARTIN'S
APIOLASTEEL
MERCEPILLS
Startars 195la tu iko kamna, an bhan di Sia Best
Shealy done may be mĄDKslatured. Those who
Hot a. ¤ Chanchha said Séores andă Săumin MARTIN, Chemin, donanmpson, B
MARTIN'S
SAPIOL &STEEL Beds PILLS
'IL
888
THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE
SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES.
SHEWAN, TOMES & 00., GENERAL MANAGIES, HONGIORG.
Old tims and bottles, broken crockery, ing of the Panama Canal, the "control flower-pots and unconsidered articles of of which they believe will give them J.T. HAMILTON, GENERAL MANAGER
FOR THE EAST, TUKYO. (the kind capable of holding rain water the control of the Pacific both in posce
should be carefully collected from the and war, and plays the commerce of New Insurance Paid for..... £ 25,687,500 garden and backyard and placed in the the East largely in their hands. I had Outstanding insurance amounts 1021 Bause lefuso receptacle for removal.
KEATING'S
WORM TABLETS
“A pureby.
Sold fa Bottlen ky Sweetment
423 Firmaglaka Keating's Worm Tablets farnish a mont [agreeable method of adosinistering the
· only certain remedy fry Intestinal te Thread Worma, Perfectly made, mild, and expecially adagend for childanu.
Te be obtained of all Druggit. Pimpletas, TUCHLAR KHATENG,
PATELL & CO.
Exporters & Importers
Showing tracks and daily progress of the big Typhoons General Merchants
during the last twenty years.
And enabling one to locate the centre of a Typhoon.
MOUNTED ON CARDBOARD AND TAPED FOR HANGING
Price 40 cents
From the CHINA. MAH" Offic
and
10,576,157 53,439,350
Total
paid Policyholders 1910 Total Expenses for 1910 10,392,03% Grom earnings from interest;
£222,653,200 10-------**---------------- many converations with Americans in the]
Assets amount £104,068,655 Tulm, kongs, water plants, fower pot past wook-Republicans and Democrats Surplus ones to 17,828,766 aucees or other vessels of water which and they are all imbued with the same Dividends to Policyholders cannot be dispensed with should be emptied idea--that the United States will in the
1910. or sprinkled with Kerosine once a week. hear future be the predominant naval Gardeners kougs, dug-outs, wells and Power in the Far East, and the holder of water barrelsi should be done away with its trade and commerce. The revival in water for the gardon, etc., being derived American shipbuilding is an indication of directly from the tap or, if that be im- the trend of American sentiment in that predible, the kenge ute., should be oiled direction. Apparently the British Govern, once a week or kept securely covered so that mosquitoes cannot get to the water to
| lay their eggs. N
and Rants for 1910.......
Gros rate of Income from
Investments- 1910 Hongkong, Feb. 23, 1912. --
21,648,828
4.48%
ment is going to acquiesco in this arrangement by its neglect of opport❘ NORTH BRITISH & MERCANTILE
INSURANCE CO.
K WHICH ARE VESTED THE SHARPE OF
722
Haro the water from Lonnel, crickenunities, Germany and France're both making mayai preparations, in anticipatů n [comps, etc.; regularly emptied out.
Keep draina and rain water roof channels of the opening of the Canal Great clean and clear and in good repair. Gully Britain is simply doing nothing." London THE OCEAN MARINE INSURANCE traps that are not frequently flushed should and China Express.." be oiled weekly.
Shallow rain water pools and slashy places can generally he obliterated by w scrsich drain or levelled with house malies, pords and ditches by flling-in with house rofumo, covered with 'little earth or ashes. namental ponds may be. kopt free from mosquitoes by small fab but, if mos: quitous wrigglers' be found, the water should be ofled weekly preparatory to fill-
A weekly inspection of house and sourwindings should be made. It may be. reinenbered that a small snheeded pot of wator will suflen to Ursed sufficient mos
ommission" Agents, quit to irritats a whole neighbourhood,
HONGKONG, CANTON, SHANGHAI AND
HANKOW
Shunghat Municipal Gazette.
CASTOR OIL NEADED, TOO. FOR mer diazbace to children always"gien Chamberlain's Colla Cholers and Diarrhoea. Remedy and castor fl, and a speedy cure is certain. For sale by all Chemista and Storekeepers?
COUGHING INTO CONSUMPTION
Daly a Cough" but you shop If while it is ONLY a cough
WATERBURY'S METABOLIZED · ~COD LIVER OIL COMPOUND
The finest preparation made for combating sovers coughs. CURES any cough that is maly a cough. Very palatable.
OF ALL CHEMISTS -
Prices: 11,25 11 $2.25.“
COMPANY, LTD.,
and
THE RAILWAY PASSENGERS
ASSURANCE CO. |
FUNDA
TOTAL F AZ
· åler December, 1911, £22,561,286.
Authorised Capital £5,000,000 Sthecribed Capital 24,800,000 Faldup Capital manne
22,497,500 11-Fire Funda 3,899,114 III-e & Annuity Funds..... 16,138,180 Sinking Fund Accouzh an 88,512
£92.561,268
Barenas Eiri bmash..
C
BOUT B00 1. ENGLISH TIFE:
complete fount, including Italic,
In good condition. Send offers to
TYPO,' Care of *CHINA MAIL' Ofen.' Hongkong, March 31, 1919.
FOR SALE.
ONE FULL SIZE
Burroughs and Watts
BILLIARD TABLE
WITH ACCESSORIES. Apply to
π
GEO. P LAMMERT.
Hourkoor, June 7, 1930,
MILNERS
SAFES
AS SUPPLIED TO THE
PRINCIPAL BANKS
AND
BUSINESS HOUSES,
GEO. P. LAMMERT.
Agent.
Hongkong, May 20, 1911
PEAT TRAMWAYS COMPANY,
MIMITEL.
`TIME TABLE -
WEEK DAYS..
7,00 mm) to- 8.00 am...Evarý 15 jafnah 8.00 am to 10.00 am...Eve 10 anizados. 10.00 am to 11.00 am...Evay 15 minut 11.30a.m. to 12.45 pan... Every 15 minutes. 12.45 p.m. to 1.15 pm...Every 10 minute; 1.15 p.m. to 1.45 p.m...Every 15 member, 1.45 p.m. to 2.15 p... Every 30 minutes 2.15 p.m. to 5.00 p.m.my 15 minutes. 5.00p.m. to 8.10 p.m...livery 10 mázubota
NIGHT CARS.
7.60 p.m. and 9 pm 9:45 pm to 11.30
- p.m. every 15 minutes.
SONDATE...
9.00 ma
to 10.30 am...Every 15 minutes. 10.50 auta; to 11.00 2 m.), Kvary 10-mlauben, 11.45 s.m. to 19 Nom lyricy Rimientos. 12:00Noonto 1.00 p.m...Brycy 10minucina, 1.00p.m. to 8.00p.m... Every 15 minuter, /5,00 p.m. to 6.00 p.m...Evory 10mingham
8.00pm to 7.00 p.in...Every 15 minsbae. 7.00 pm, po 6.10 p.m...Etery 10 mkimbam, 7.30a.m. Sunday). NIGHT OARS sa om Week Daya..
SATURDAYIML
Extra Can at 11.46 p.m... SPECIAL CARS by arrangomezcut the Cocoy's QUM, ÁLLEKNOKA BUILDINGS", 2,507,158 Das Visïx Road Centra}.020 Tifa and Annaiy
1,973,260 JOHN D. BUMPHREYS & SOV. Branchos... Revenus Marine Department .... 202,692
Commat Hinanaibaz Other Bocais
430,193
**£5.233.318
The Lomamulative Funds of the various Branches are separately invested, and, by Act of Parliament, are set adds to ment the claims under the respective Depart- tments of the Company Business
IKAWAN TOMES & CO
A sint L
LENTIN: GU
Xa. 14, D ́AGOTLÁS SZÉEN,
PERKS VERY MODERATE