WOTER IN WILD
LIFE IN HONGKONG
AND SOUTH CHINA.
BY THE Rav. Ģ. A.
SUNBURY. MA.
To be had at the
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Price $1.Cu
No. 16.176.
The China Mail.
A. S. WATSON & CO
LTD.
ESTABLISHED 14 YEARS
Wine & Spirit Merchants
HAVE BEEN APPOINTED
Agents for
JOHN DEWAR & SON'S
SCOTCH WHISKIES,
PRICES ON APPLICATION.
COMMERCIAL.
CHIRE REPORT.
Kesar Vernon and Smyth, in their weekly share report, dated Iltá March, '
Since the issue of our last report on the 5th in the market for local" stocks has
ruled fies, and prices generally have been
wisil zonantained,
Banks Hongkong and Shanghais have again, bon booked at $900, "Lad more shares might probably be obtained at this igure.
第二十月三年五十暨百九千登英
BUSINESS FOTICES,
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“YONGKONG. FRIDAY, MARCH 12. 1915,
“乙大歲年四國民華中
BUSINESS NOTICES,
STEAM LAUNCH FOR SALE
$5,000 nett
W. S. BAILEY & Co, Ltd
ENGINEERS AND SHIPBUILDERS,
HONGKONG TURKISH BATH & TOILET CO, ID.
NOW OPEN
LADIES DAYS-MONDAYS AND TUESDAYS CHARGES:-
Turkish Bath
Electric Bath
Simple Bath
Complete Body MassATO
3 B
70 cta.
FOR MEDICAL BATH DOCTOR'S PRESCRIPTION WÄNTEL.
ĢPECIAL PRICES FOR VOLUNTEER.
13 Queen's ROAD CETZBAL, Hosuxoro,
INSTITUTION OF ENGINEERS AND SHIPBUILDERS. HONGKONG,
THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING will be held at the Insratore Kemala
Fire Insurances !—Chinsa have woakese] ↑ Prizornos on FRIDAY, 19th March, 1915,
to a selling quotation of $145 with #o | at 9.00 1.3. business to report. There are buyam of Hongkongs at 840) but no shares are yot available.
Marine Insurances :-Cantóns have been
wold at $257 and Unions at 8:30 both eloting rm. North Chinas continue in request at The 180 and Yangtares at.3233 with exchange 23 without repirtod mita
Shipping-Chi and Manilas have ad. vanced to a baying quotation of $7.00 with local sales at 87. 10. “Douglzaes mazz be placed. at $25). Steamboats at $21, and Todo chinas at Elîr
Rafineriis-China Sugars have been booked at 8111 down to $110 cash, with buyers at equivalent rates for forward de- livery, and on the whole the market for this stock closce firm. Luzona close weak with sales and sollars at 819.
Mining Kailans have been sold at 39%, Tronche at 32/3 and 33, and Ursi Caspiane at 35. Raoba after sales at 831 close sims what casier at 831 bayers.
Güst---Langkate, after sales at 133. 40, Tis. 30, and Tis. 30, close in request at the latter rate, The figures sa wized by our Shanghai Agents for the year's working ending Dec. 31st, 1914, are as follows:- Profit an Rubber.... .11, 64,00
360,000
Tis. 614,000
Less written of for depreciation Tis. 300,000, leaving a balance of Tia 314,000 to be disposed of, in respect of which wa awain further adricen. Shell Transports have been reported sold at 88/9, but at this there are local sellers, and a slightly lower Zate would probably be accepted.
Zandı, Hotels and Buildings-Hong- Long Lands have been booked at 3110, and Hu
Iumphreys Estates at 861 both closing stody. Hongkong Botels have receded
to a selling quotation of $118 with possible
BUSINESS:
1-To Receive from the Committee, the
J. 0. SOFIESS, Manamr,
GHEN KHONG & C... I.
GENERAL IMPORT &
کی
EXPORT.
CANTON
Report and Accounts for the year ending LARGE WHOLESALE & RETAIL 31st December, 1914
To alect a President, two Vice- Presidents, Hon. Treasurer, Hon. Litear- ian, and Committee of Management fɛr] the ansaing year.
3. Any other business which may transpire.
J. S. CHAPMAN, Secretary.
Hongkong. March 19, 1918.
HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE
COMPANY LIMITED.
NOTICE TU SHAREHOLDERS
T
BE FORTY-SIXTH
ORDINARY.
MEETING of"SHAREHOLDERS
STORI
HUESIT Boot and Shoes.
UENITURE, Draperies, Grooming,
Makers of Jewellery, Leoqueres, Crockory Ware.
Lh-mongery. Wine and Spirits. Foreign_Clothes_jor gentemen' made to order by our pwo fadors. Large assortment of Chinese Silks and Fareiga Goods of every description.
All goods sold as ressonakla Prices. The Cheapest and Best place in Canton & Hongkong to buy Chinese and Foreign Ginoos. SUP PAT POO STREET, Tazi No. 1408.
CANTON and Nos. 237, 289, Des Var Road
AGENTE
Ottern for the "UNERA, Mari
may ta me tu pal gents at the following p Canton Parma di Dr. Fзochow, Banerie à Os
Shangosi, Katze & Wang Ep. Yozoname Kally & WALEH JE i | Manila, "" A.doWavąc# @Co, L3,
CRIOR, 88.00 Per Month
BUSINESS NOTICES,,
THE TAIKOO DOCKYARD AND GREEN ISLAND CEMENT CO., LD.
ENGINEERING CO. OF
HONGKONG LTD.
TAIKOO DOCKYARD BONGKONG
(HIRBUILDERS SALVORS AND REPAIRERS: BOILERMAKERS, FURDE- MASTERS BRASS AND IRON FOUNDERS, CONSTRUCTIONAL,
ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERS,
"WELDING AND CUTANG OF METALS BY OXY-ACETYLENE AND ELECTRIC SYSTEMS. Estimates given for quick construction and repair of Ships, Engines, Bodiern, Ballway. Rolling Stock, Bridges, sari, Mi Clasam of Enginearing, Iran and Wond Work.
GRAVING COCK 737 ×88 ×3je“ Pumps ampey Dock in 3-3/4 burus.
THMER PATENT BLIFWATS taxing up to 3,000 tons dispicamenti praveling conditions trepainting ships with most efficient resuite.
100-Too ELECTRIC CRANE ON QUAY-ELECTRIG OVERHEAD CRANES
tarough sun the Shops ranging my to 100 Toal -Ton Hydralic TESTINO-ALACIELEN for Chains. Wire Rodes. Eivota, ste.
AGENTS FOR
JOHN I. THOKNYUROTT & CO., LTD.
FETROL & KEROSENE MARINE MOTORS 7-1/7 10 150 B.B.P.
'A⋅ supplied to the British Admunity and War Ofen. MÚTOR VESSELS, LIGHT DRAFT CARRIERS, GUNBOATS, LAUNCHES, HOUSEBOATS & PLEASURE CRAFT OF EVERY DESCRIPTION
MOTOR PUMPING & LIGHTING BETS, MÚTOR VEHICLES, Ira Dookyard Manager an be awon between the hours of 13. a. m. and 12 noon at the
Town Office.
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Stonexomo. CUINA, AND JAPAN ADANTS,
TELEPHONE NO. 219.
Talegraphic Address :-- FAIKOODOCE. "
LIPTONS
No, I Tea 95 cts. per lb. Foochow Buds 80 cts. per ib. Our own Special Blend of India & China Teas
85 ets per lb.
Roasted & Ground- daily the best Java Üsifse 75 cts, per lb.
دم
For absolutely the best Cup of Tea, Cofer, Cocos: also Scones, Cakes &c. procurable in Hongkong-to be chained only at
and No. 190, Connaught Road Gentral. THE ALEXANDRA CAFE
will be bald at the OFFICES of the Tel, Na 811. Undersigned at 12 30 r.м. on THURS.
DAY the 18th inubank.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Com-
Hongkong.
TRAMWAYS COMPANY,
pany will be CLOSED from the 4th to the LIMITED 18th instant, both days inclusive.
JARDINE MATHESON & Co., LÊ
General Managers, Hongkong Fire In-arance
Company Limited.
Hongkong, March 1, 1915.
193
sollers at slightly under this station. CHINA SUGAR REFINING CO., LTD.
Other stocks under this heading are un- changed and without locally reported Imsiness.
Docks, Wharves and Godowns-Hong- kong and Whampos Docks close firm at 364 with ssion. Hongkong and Kowloon Wharves have impared to 3664 and are in strong requent. New Engineerings close is the North at T. & nominal. Shanghai Docks at Tls. 2 buyers, and Shanghai and Borghew Wharves at Tis. 921 buyats, Cotton Mais-Closing quotations are
NOTICE.
THE THIRTY-SEVENTH ORDINARY
ANNUAL
the MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS of the above Company
TIME TABLE.
WERK BATH..
1.00am to 8.00 a.m...Every 15 minnies 8.00 am to 10.00 am...Every 10 minuten. 10.00am to 11.00 .m...Every 15 minutes. 11.30am to 12.45 p.m... Hvory 15 minutes. 15.45 p.m. to 1.15 p.m...Every 30 minutes 115 pm to 1.15 p.m...Every 10 minuten. 1.46 p.m. to 2.15 p.m...Every 10 minutes, 425 p.m. to 5.00 pm...Every 10 minutes. 6.00 p.m. to f.10 p.m. Every 10 minuten.
210HZ GARI
5.60 p.m. and 9pm, 9.30pm to 11.10 p.m. every half hour.
AD "hots.
will be held at the Ofices of the General 11.00 p/m. to 11.45 p.m. every quarter of
gents, Pedder's Street, cn WEDNES DY, the 24th March at Noon for the purpose of receiving the Report and State- ment of Accupota for the year ending 31st December 1914.
following with on local sales to report. The TRANSFER BOORS of the Com- Ewos Il. 135 bayers, Hongkongs #pany will be CLUSED from the 11th to buyers, Internationals Tls. 80 buyers, 24th March, both days inclusive. Kung Yiks Tl. 13 steady, Lace Kung Mows Ti 84, Shanghai Gottons Tls. 80, and Sny Chres. Tie, 40 all firm.
Mirellaneous :--- Drity Farms are easier with sellers at 334, and Electrics at $49. There are Layers of China Borneos aL8103. China Providents at 371 and Watsons at 361. Cements have been sold at 25.20 and
SUNDAY,
1.45 a.m. to 10.30 a.m...Every 15 minutes, 10.90a.m. to 11.00a.m...Every 10 minutes. 1.50 .m. to 19 Hoon....Every 15 minutes. 1200 Noon to 100p.m...Every 10 minutes. 1.00 pm to 5.00p.m...Every 15 minutes 6.06 p. to. 8.00 p.m.Krary 10 minuten. 6.00 pm to 7.00p.m...Every 15 minutes 2027.00p.m. to 8.10pm Every 10 minutes.
NIGHT CARS an on Wosk Difi,
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., Lær.
General Agenta.
Hongkong, March 4, 1915.
Union Water Bosts at 818. There are LUZON SUGAR REFINING CO., LTD.
sellors of Obian Lights at #4, Steam Laundries at 84, and Powells at $.
Memos:-Chica Sogar Rofning Co., Ltd., ordinary annos) mesting on the 24th inst transfer books closed from the 11th
NOTICE.
THE THIRTY-THIRD ORDINARY ANNUAL MEETING of tus
to 24th bat inclusive. Luzon Sog SHAREHOLDERS of the above Company
Refining Co, Ltd., ordinary yearly meet- ing on the 21th insti, transfer books closed from the 11th, 24th inst. inclusive,
will be held at the Ofices of the General Agents, Fodder's Street, ou WEDNES DAY the 24th March at 12.15 ., for of receiving the feport sud
Whina Wire Insurancs Co., Ltd., ordinary the purpose cuts for the year endiez zonu 1 meeting on the 25th inst.. trans. Ratement of for books closed from the 12th to 25th Int31st December, 19 inclusive. Hongkong Fire Insurance Co., The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Com Ltd., ordinary sunual meeting on the 18th pany will be CLOSED from the 11th t
24th March; bùh days incimalve..
"JARDINE, MATHES N & Co., LIT.
General Agents. Hongkong. March 4, 1915..
instant.
LOSING WEIGHT BY THE POUND
Under Weight," a condition of ill-health, shows your assim ilative powers are decreasing,
WATERBURY'S METABOLIZED COD LIVER OIL COMPOUND.
Supplies the blood with the wanted zxurlahing and healiby Beal beliding materials Very palatable.
OP ALL CHEMISTS
Poz:"$1.25 aml 82.22
THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED.
203
THE FORTY-SIXTH MEETING of SHAREHOLDER in the Company will be held at the Compsay's Office, No. 8, Queen's Rand Central, Victori
THURSDAY, the ̈ gốth
March, 1915, at 12 o'clock Moox, for. the purpose of receiving Statement, of Accounts and the Report of the Director for the year ending 31st December, 1914.7.
THE TRANSFER. BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED. from the 14 to the 25th March, both days inclusive.
By Order of the Bard of Director,
CAPEMBERTON,"
Gaga Becretary.
loughing, March 4, 1915.
BAJKEDATA
Extra Car at 15 midnigh SPECIAL CARO uy ariugement at the Company's Office, Azîzäsu Buzzerice Dos Vaux Road Central, 2
JOHN D. HUMPHREÍS & BON,
Cameras 2207
“LADIES“ ÚLOAK ROOM;
BAGUIO HOTEL
Baguio, P.I.
5.000 Feet Above Sea Level-Mean Temporature, 85-
The Coming Health Resort of the Far East ..
*Wight Hours. From Manila, Fall or Auto (Bracing Climate in the Pine Country of Northern Lazan TheBAGUIO" is unexcelled for location quisina, bortelike atmosphere and
modern up-to-date features.
-P-6 Uğ, Daily. -P-35,00 Up, Weekly Special Rates For Prolonged Stays
BENGUET COMMERCIAL CO., Proprietors, Cable address" BECOME".
THE HONGKONG HOTEL
ANDI
GRILL ROOM
SINGON & CO. PEAR
Establisnad A.D, 7880.”
RON. STEEL, METAD and HARD.
Wholesale WARE MERCHANTE. and Retail Ironmongers, Pig Iron and Foundry Coke Importers Constal Store- teeper and Shipshandler Nos. 35 and 17, How LooxG BEET, (2nd Street, wext of Central Market) Telenbons No, 515, 16
Hong, Splumber 6, 1938.
FRENCH
LESSONS
G. MOUSSION,
15, Morrison HIJ Rosa,
DON'T Former alter the Chow Supper,
and tight Haireshments.›
ALEXANDRA", OLTE Open, H Tidnight.
JE, TARGARY.
MANAGEE
HOTEL
ADMIUABLY SITUATED AT VIOTURIA: GAP.
213 }
Adiolnaar the Tramway Terminus 1,400 feet above Sea Level FIRST-CLASS FAMILY. RESIDENTIAL, AND TOURISTS' - HOTEL.:
Infachoros ip si tobias.” First-élaas Carine. Loungs, Smoking and Lading Böens, Bord Gender.
Talegraph Addi Pesonful,"
P.U. PLUSTER Manager.
Terme ---Fròm 35 per day.' Blata
GRAND HOTEL
FIRST CLASS AND UP-TO-DATE HOTEL. · civet" central location within
A the vicinity all the principal. Hanza,
Noted for the Best Food, Refreshments, Accommodation and Cleanlinees. Caising undet European Supervision, A First Class string Oroberum vendere solectiers from
· 5,80 pindi tident and loe Shipping/
Special monlike
For further particulars apply TELEFHUJE 1944. TELEGRAFNIC ADDRESS - COMFORT
Portland Cement
In Cagh of 378 lb, net,
In Bags ut 253 (he, nat
Shewan, Tomes & Co
GENERAL MANAGERS.
CRUICKSHANK'S COUGH BALSAM.
A VALUABLE REMEDY FOR COLDS, BRONCHITIS, ASTHMA AND ALL DISEASES OF THE CHEST AND LUNGS, PRICE $1.00 Per Bottle.
MARTIN'S MIXTURE.
A SPECIFIC FOR INFLUENZA, HAY FEVER, COLD IN THE HEAD PRICE $1.00 Per Bottle.
VICTORIA DISPENSARY.
THE HONGKONG ROPE MANUFACTURING Co., Ld.
Established 1883.
MANUFACTURERSHOT.
PURE Manila ROPE
STRAND
1" to 15" CIRCUMFERENCE..
-- CABLE · LAID
4 STRAND
5" to 16"
CIRCUMPRLENGE,
9" to 10" CIRCUMFERENCE.
01 Drilling Cabics of any size up to 3,000 feet in length.
Prices, Bamples and full particulars will be forwarded on application to ̈
Shewan Tomes & Co., General Managera,
Hongkong, April 31, 1912.
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APPARATUS AND MATERIALS WHICH CAN FINISH
IN AN BOUK.
PRICE 2.00 per 3 pcs, for Post Card.
Ko. 8 Queen's Road Central.
TELE. No. 254
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THE KWONG HIP LUNG CO., LTD.
(NOW RECONSTRUCTED)
ANOINKERS and SHIPSOILLEES, BOILER MAKERS, BRASS THE
FOUNDERE. All work done in this merahlishment le guaranteed 17s baro over thirty yours trumbledon. We own tw« Slipway's so an accomodate any graba of 200 feet lon
Town Uince, 48, Conxaduet koẠY URETRAL Hongkong. Telephone No. 459,7 Bhipyard, Sou-Sai-Pa. Kowloon, Bozzony
Telephony No. KX Estimates furnished on application Hongkong. Asri 1, 1912, '
Cadbur
k;1
WONG PING Wh, Hanape
Bournville
The "COCOA de Luxe"
HIGHEST GRADE BRITISH MADE
""BOURNVILLE COCOA represents...the highest grade of nutritive cocoant presenton the market; it fully maintains its high reputa- tion in food value and delicacy of flavour, and. The Mathaf Party, kssecondrozone in any respect whatsoever." Medical Magazine, March 1917
CADBURY'S
CHOCOLATES
In Tins and Fancy Boxes Specially Pack for Export
FROM " THE FACTORY: IN A GARDEN,” BOURNVILLE, ENG.
Bingkong," Deg, 17, 1903