MILKMAID RICH THICK
CREAM.
MILKMAID BRAND.”
SIMPLY PURE CREAM,
No. 15.896.
THORNE'S
No. 4,
The China Mail.
OLD VAT
SCOTCH
WHISKY.
As supplied to the House
of Lords and House of Com-
mors.
A. S. WATSON & Co.,Ld
"
13
WINE & SPIRIT MERCH¿NTS ALEXANDRA BUudist, Hongkong.
UMEMOTO.
PROFESSIONAL. TATTOOER. Orders attended to st. the femidence of
Customers, if desired.
Finest work done by hand only.
No. 1, Queen's Hond Essel,
Hongkong. 2. 3.
1190
THE YANG-TSZE INSUR. ANCE ASSOCIATION, LD.
The bowing Report will be presented the twenty-fourth ordinary General Meeting of the Company's shareholders.-
Working Account 1012 and Former Your Thin Account shows a Credit Balance of $317,107.78, against a lit alance of 8280.334.21 for the previous year. The Directus recommend the pa memtta Dividend to Shareholders of 207
this Account, and the Transfer of SAU to the Credit of Building Revers Fund. The Account will then statul as follows:-
Dividend of 20% (---812 per
Share)...
To Re-insurance Fund
To Building Harerve Fund
#144,000,049
50,000.00
10,000,00
Halance Carried Forward... 113, 17,78
8317,097.78
Working Account 1913. The Net I've earned Jaring 1913, after de doeting
R.Insurance Return Fremia, Trea, c.. amount to $1.50 against $1.357.748.39 during 1912, and the at Lredit f Account shows a Balspee
74.00 The Uirectors recommend the payalest of a Special Dividend of 23 per share, to be paid can of interest earned, which will absorb $15,000, and to carry forward the balance of $738.7000
The Dividende will be paid in Thets at Exchangu 73. 815 per Share at Exchange 73 - Tada 10.95 per Share.
Reserve Fund. This Fund remains un changed and stands at 8:0
Tinsurance Reserve Fund. With the ddition of $50,000 a reconunended alve the Reserve Fund will stand at $4890055.04 Builling Reserve and. After crediting this Fund with 810,000, as recommended will aut to 370,000. Exchange and Investment Flactustion Account.This Account has been increased by $11.884.74 and now
Ante
10
Exchange has teen taken at 25, Sterling 516 (the Demand Rate on 31st December. PE and the relative value between Dolare and Tasin at 73.
vestments.-The Value December last has been taken for all the Assertion Inve* mente.
Directors. It is with deep regret that
the death of Mr. James M. Young has to be recorded. Mr. Young had been a Director of the Association for 7 and ding the past 20 years was bair.
the Board. Mr. A. W. Burki ann of the wis invited to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Mr. Young, Mr. Burkill dfers himself for election at the Mecting of Shareholders and, in accordance with the Articles of Association, the other Directors all retire from Office, bar, being eligible, offer themselves for re-election.
Auditors.-The Account have breg audited by bien. G. H. & S. Thomson, Charte ed Accountants, who offer them- -elves for re-election.
By Order of the Board of Directors,
W. S. Jackson,
ROMANCE OF SLAVERY DAYS.
就大十月四年四十一百九子一 英
Willis West, aged 97, was married at New Orleans, recently, to Marceline Bradly, aged 197. Both are negroes, wal their rotantes dates back three-quarters of the * century. In slavery times they were property of wealthy Louisianians, owing adjoining plantations, but while still young were put on the auction block, one being -old into Kentucky, and the other to South Alabams. Years after the war they drifted back to New Orleans. Weit se cumulated property valsed at £1,000, and then met his old sweetheart. It was many years before Marceline would give her consent; indeed, only on March 9th last did she profesa willingness to submit to the of core- the restraints of marriage, and the core-
Inter.
THE FRUIT SEASON: DOWEL ipl-int is sure to be prevalent Ddaring the fruit resson, Be enre to keep a bottl of Chamberlain's Colic, Choleta and Diarthoes Bomedy on hand. It may save a life. Forale by all "Chemists
BUSINESS
NOTICES.
ESTABLISHED
MILKMAID.
18
HONGKONG, THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 1914.
RICH THICK CREAM
(which can be whipped but cannot be berten)
SIMPLY
It is
PURE
OREAM
of tipa, Packed in Three sizes 11 oz., 5 oz., 4 oz.. nett weights,
btainable from
I
MBA LANE, CRAWFORD & Co. MXHEN. THE SINCERE Cc.
MERS. THE FRENCH STORE. Messas H. RUTTONJEE & SON,
HONGKONG, CANTON, MACAO
& WEST RIVER STEAMERS.
JOINT SERVICE OF THE HONGKONG. CANTUN AND MACAO
STEAMEUAT CO., LTD., AND CHINA NAVIGATION CO., LTD.
HONGKONG TO CANTON,
8 A.M. HEUNGSHAN.
· KINSHAN.
THURSDAY, 10th
HONGKONG-CANTON LINE.
CANTON TO" HONGECNG.
APRIL.
8 ..
'HONAM.'
10. P.M.
* FATSHAN.
FRIDAY, 17th
BA.M.
•HEUNGSHAN
APRIL
8.A.1.
] P.M
* KINSHA...
* HOKAM.'
FATSHAN.
REDUCTION IN SALOON FARES Craumencing from April 1st the Saloon pas-nge rates by the Companies' Steanters will be reduced to -
Single Fare ty Night Slemer
Return Fare by Night (available also for Return by day Stenner) 10.0 Single Fare by Day Steamer..................ibetan sematau se Return Fare by Day Steamer....kad ka
8 6.00
400
3,00
The attention of the travelling Publie is drawn to the confort afforded by the Companied vessels. Pasenger arriving by Night Steamers from Canton (due at Hongkong about 11 p m.) ar permitted to sleep on board till next morning without extra charge. Electric fans and electric light are available all night,
HONGKONG-MACAO LINE.
8.S. TAISHAN HONGKONG TO MADAO;
Wook days at 8 A., and 2 P.M. from the Company's Wing Lok Street Wharf Sundays, 40 9 1.1. and 19.30 p.m. from the Company's Wing Lok Stase Wharf.
MACAO TO HONGKONG.
Teek days at 7.30 ... and Ar.. Sundaya, at 7:30 a. and'Or.m.
EXCURSION То MACAC.
SUNDAY, 19TH APRIL
The Company's Steamship "TAISHAN,"
will depart from the COMPANY'S WING LOK STREET WHARF i ... and return from Maono at A P.M..
N.B.-The Company will also run a steamer from Macao on Sunday morning at 7.90 A.M., and from Honkong at 12.30 .... from the Company's Wing Lok Street Whi.
"This steamer connects with the excursion atesme: returning from Macan at 5 p.m. *ARES AS USU A'L
CANTON - MAÇAO LINE.
.
6.5 *SULAN.'
Departurer from Myeso in Cariou on Monday. Wednesday and Friday, at 9 E.M. Departures from Canton to Matso on Tuesday, Thorring and Saurday, at 4,30 2.30.
CANTON - WUCHOW LINE.
BUSINESS NOTICES.
"KOTES OM WE
AND SOUTH
By Ey Rev. 0. A
RUNDUBY.
1
- Tò ne hai að hor
OROTA MATS
Pari 1 Barined:
1
PRION, 88.00 Per Mont
BUSINESS NOTICES.
THE TAIKOO DOCKYARD AND GREEN ISLAND CEMENT CO., LD.
ENGINEERING „CO. OF
HONGKONG, -LTD.
TAIKOO DOCKYARD HONGKONG
SHIPBUILDERS, BALVORS AND REPAIRERS, BOILERMAKERS, FORGE. MASTERS, BRASS AND IRON FOUNDERS, CONSTRUCTIONAL,
ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERS.
WELDING AND CUTTING OF METALS BY OXY-ACETYLENE AND ELECTRIC BYSTEMS. Estimates given for quick construction and repair of Ships, Engines, Boilers, Railway Rolling Stock, Bridges, and all Classes of Engineering, Iren and Wood Worki
GRAVING DOCE 787 x 88 × 34′6′′ Pumps empty Dock in 2-3/4 hours
THREE PATENT SLIPWAYS taking vessels up to 3,000 tons displacement providing conditions forpainting ships with incat etticiunt results,
100-Ton ELECTRIC CRANE ON QUAY-ELECTRIC OVERHEAD CRANES
throughout the Shops ranging up to 100 Tonsь. 50-Ton Hydraulic TESTING MACHINE for Chains Wire Ropes, Civate, etc.
AGENTS FOR:--
JOHN I THORNYCROFT & CO., LTD
PETROL & KEROSENE MARINE MLFORS T2 to 150 kr.
As supplied to the British Admiralty, and War Office. MOTOR VESSELS, LIGHT DRAFT CARRIERS, GUNBOATS, LAUNCHES, HOUSEBOATS & PLEASURE CRAFT OF EVERY DESCRIPTION
MOTOR PUMPING & LIGHTING SETS. MOTOR VEHICLES. ETC. Dockyard Manager, ir J. Retu, can be sean beween the hours of 11 x. m. aad 12 noon
at the Town Office.
BUTTERFIELD SWIRI,
SONGRONG, CHINA AND JAPAN AGENTS.
TELEPHONI SC, 215,
Telegrabie" Address :--- TAIKOUDOCK,"
GEORG
STEIGER.
GERMAN SAUSAGE FACTORY
-(Deutsche Wurstfabrik.
Houykong: 1. Grenson Street, of Praya East
348.
Portland Cement
U
In Casks of 875 lbs., MOX,
in Bagi st 250 the, nes..
Shewan. Tomes & Co.
GENERAL MANAGERS.
MEE CHEUNG
PHOTOGRAPHEN
ART
CHILDREN'S PHOTOS A Speciality.
NOTE ADDRESS.
ICE HOUSE BONGKONG.
WEISMANN'S
FOR
BREAD
WEISMANN'S
FOR CAKE S
All kinds of Sausages, boiled and smoked Hams, etc.. can WEISMANN'S
be obtained already sliced by and 4 lb. etc.
Beef and Pork sausages made fresh every morning. Special arrangements will be made with Hotels. Cantee nes Boarding houses. Ships, Picnic parties, ate
THE HONGKONG HOTEL.
DATE WITH EVERY
MODERN LUXURY
THOROUGHLY UP
ない
A LA CARTE GRILL ROOM.
J. H. TAGGART, Musique,
19€
PEAK
HOTEL
ADMIRABLY SITUATED AT VICTORIA GAP.
Adjoining the 'inmay Termmna. 1,400 feet above Sea Les di
FIRST-ULABS PAMILY. RESIDENTIAL AND TOURISTS' BUTEL. Telephone se all rooms. First-class Cuisine, Lounge. Smoking and Ladies' Rooms -Roof Garden.
Tamme ---Frɔm? Bo per day ox.
Telegraph Add ; ↑ Fenceful,"
P. O. LEUSTER, Managst
GRAND
影
NOED
HOTEL
TOLED FOR THE BEST FOOD, REFRESHMENTS, ACCOMMODATION
AND CLEANLINESS. QUIBINK`UNDER XUROPLAN SUPERVISION.
ELECTRIO LIGHT & FANS THROUGHOUT.
LESSONS IN CHINESE.
▸
5.8. *ZAINAM, 683 Tons, and S.S. 'NANNING.' 66 Too. One of the above Steamers leaves Canton for Wachow every Sunday, Tuenday and Friday, at about 6 r., sud the other leaves Wuchow for Canton every Monday.MA LI HOS FAN, a Chinese graduate Wednesday and Friday at about : 8.30. Round trips take si out 5 days. M versed in literature, has been a teacher Passengers can return to Hongkong or vice versa by the Company's direct steamers to Faropean officials and merchants in thi
LINTAN and SANUL. These vessels, have superior Cabin accommodation and are Dolony for over ten years, lighted throughout by electricits.. Electric Fan in each Cabia.
Booking Utice open daily hunday excepted) 9 .. to 5 m. further particulary may be obtained at the Office of the
He has a good method of training Ear, posastopas in the Chinese ezaninstion,and- possemed of a first zate certificate as Chess teacher. He has also a good ko
HONGKONG, CANTON & MACAO STEAMBOAT CO. LTD. ledge of Mindelo and Hakka
NYMICE.
HOTEL MANSIONS (Firuz PLOOz).
Opposite Blake Pier.
THE INTEREST and RESFUKSI.
ANDER TOMES in Our Firm ceased on the 28th day of March, 1914.
MR. LEOFIC HALE GILMAN, MR HUGH FRANK CAMPBELL, and M JESSE ALHTON YOUNG"" are authorised to sign the Firm's
from this data. SHEWAN, TOMESA Co., Hongkong, April 9, 1914.
Those who intend farming the Ohlas language are requested to write care nt 1 China Mod omes or direct to 37. Hedy
wood Boad; lab floor.
Hongkong, May 17, 1912.
F. REICHMANN Proprietor.
SINGON & CO.
KUTATLISHED "A.D. 1870.
TRON STEEL, METAL and HARD
WARE MERCHANTS. Wholesale And Retail Ironmongers, Pig Iron and Foundry Coke Importers. General Store. keepers and Shipchandlers. Nos. 35 and 37. Hiso LOONG STREET. (2nd Street, west of Central Marke:).Telephone No. 615,
Hongkong. September 4, 1913.
THE CARLTON HOTEL
Recently Renovated and Refurnished, Belf-Contained Suits of Apartments with Private
Bath-rooms attached, Luxuriously Furnished Lounge, Drawing, Reading
and Writing Booms.
Under Person:
PERFECT SANITATION.
Management of
OOTIN
FOR
CHOCOLATES.
Hongkong, Nov. 15, 1913.
JUST ARRIVED
Per 8.8. ALDENHAM,
1st Grade Australian Butter: Government guarantee Absolutely the Best Imported: only 75 cents per lbs.
THE
ALEXANDRA CAFE CO.
THE KWONG HIP LUNG CO., LTD.
(NOW RECONSTRUCTED',.
INGINEERS and SHIPRUILDERS, HALER-MAKERS, BRASS and FROM FOUNDERS. All work done this establishment to gauranteed. We have We own two Slipways, and can tooommodate any erals over thirty years' experience. of 200 feet long.
Town Office: 18. OwsNAUGHT. ROAD "OPTIMAL, Hongrong. Telephone No. 49. Pienbons Na, KS, Shipyard, Stom-Sui-Pc. Kowloon, Hongkong, Estimates furnished on application. Hongkong. April 1, 1913.
WONG PINO WA, Mawag.
CALDBECK MACGREGOR & Co.
ESTABLISHED 1864.
SÕLE AGENTS
FOR
B. L. WHISKIES
Gold label and White label
Pure, well-matured and cheap.