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THURSDAY, MAY 2, 1918.
SHIPPING
P. & O. S. N. CO.
ROYAL MAIL SERVICE
UNDER CONTRACT WITH ER MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT
TO
MARSEILLES AND LONDON,
TAXING PASSENGERS AND CARGO TO :
STRAITS, COLOMBO, INDIA, AUSTRALASIA, EGYPT,
Due t Das Marseilles Loadou
1917, 1917.
Steamers
Colombo
Lевте Hongkong Noon
Connecting Mail Steamer from Oglombo,
to
When Passengers chaage Steamers at COLOMBO „Accommodation in the connecting Steamer from COLOMBO is definitely reserved in Hongkong as the time of Booking.
On the Australian Route Tickets Interchangeable with Orient Line.
SAILINGS DIRECT TO
SHANGHAI MOJI, KOBE AND
YOKOHAMA.
Leave Hongkong Aboat
Passangwch way travel by Railway in Japan between Porte of Call free of charge. Return Tickets are available by Mosangerine Markisen Company.
INTERMEDIATE STEAMERS
(Non- Transhipment) IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE MAIL STEAMERS, WILL LEAVE DIRECT FOR
MARSEILLES AND LONDON,
Calling at SINGAPORE, POR SWETTENHAM, PENANG, COLOMLO AND PORT SAID,
CARRYING IT AND 2ND SALOON PASSENGERS AT REDUCED RATES.
STEAMERS,
PROPOSED SALJEGN:
Leave
H'KONG
about..
Eze sh M'EXILIKA. if calling Fa
Dne LONDON about
THE INTERMEDIATE SERVICE IS TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED. WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY FITTED ON ALL STEAMERS.
All Cabins are fitted with Electric Fans free of charge and ench Berth Furnished with an Electric Reading Lamp.
THE CHINA MAIL.
A NEW MOVEMENT IN CO-OPERATION.
EFFICIENCY AND FAITHFUL
SERVICE REWARDED.
The trouble with tada unicas has "been that their tendency, in the economie sphere, has been to level down the worker to the range of the moat inferior. There has been no attempt to encourge or stimulate marit. To that artent the operation of trade unions has been narrow and, But this scheme, while arurging for an honest recognition of the superior qualifications of the man the patient worker, recognises ulao: of besins anal skill. This is a very
valuable advance,
Co-operation in commerce, is an old unwise. affair, at least in suggestion, and even in experiment, Many schemes have put forward since the original successful experiments in Yorkshire in the first hall of last century. It has always seemed to Realists (who) after all, are the prophets of this world) that in co-operation of one sort For another is to be found the ultimate answer to the economic riddle. In some ways it exists afrends in the management, who have this scheme form of profit-sharing and in the form with beginning at horas, in the hopes at heart, wisely contert themselves of buses. There is, I think, a great that their example may be copied. development for it in the future.
AN EXAMPLE TO BE COPIED. It may be objected that the project i devised for clerks only. It is true that this particular plan is, but that is only because the company employs clerks and not mamal labourers. The
In this connection I wish to pull Already, there are many signs and attention to a new scheme, set on witnesses, to the probability that i foot at this critical moment in his-will be copied widely in the City of London anong business coNEVÝTIS, tory, which seems to me to have in
This
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SHIPPING
PACIFIC MAIL S.S. CO.
U. S. Mail Line. OPERATING THE NEW FIRST CLASS STEAMERS “ECUADOR," "VENEZUELA” and “COLOMBIA,”
14,000-Tons: mach.
HONGKONG TO SAN FRANCISCO, vis SHANGHAI, KURE, YOKOHAMA and HONOLULU. The Sunshine Belt.
The most Comfortable Route to Auseries and Europe. Ballings from Hongkong at. Noon. 8.8. "ECUADOR" HAM
WEDNESDAY, May 22nd, 1918 4.8. "COLOMBIA* „TransWEDNESDAY, June 19th 19151 RA "VENEZUELA
WEDNESDAY, July 17th, 1918
Theon Steamers hays the most modern equipment, including overhead electric fans and electric lighting ALL LOWER BERTHS and large comfortable Staterooms (All single and two berths only).
i
The Safety and Comfort of Passengers is our first codderation Spesial care is given to the entne, and the attendance on -passengers tamot be surpassed... Tickets are interchangeable with the Toyo Kisen Kaisha and the
Canadian Paciße Gold Berrios Ladders For further information, rates, literature, schedules etc, apply to--
"COMPANY'S OFFICE in Alexandra Buldings, TELECHON 1410,
Chster Road,
·BANKS
"ONGKONG & SHANGHAI
[#15,000,000)
BANKING CORPORATION.
p PaID-UP CAPITAL- ResETE. FUST
Sterling £1,300,0000
it the gem of a great economie And when it is found that the scheme revolution, says Mr. H. B. M. Wat-works well it is expected that the son in the Daily Chronicle.
idea will be taken up in other regions scheme is not the work of mere of the business world. I happen to lelists who stand outside business know that prominent representatives' affairs and dream dreams it is the of the working classes who have been work of severely practical business approuebed on the subject have ex- fmen, men, too, who are at the head pressed themselves very favourably)
of one of the greatest financial cor and ayapathetically towards isH° parations in the City of London. The Indeed from the chorus of approba- corporation I refer to is nearly ation with which it has been greeted century old, and commands a rast privately, one dares to expect a great amount of busines. It is one of the deal from what is really a movement lafgest marine insurance companies in natural evolution, and is in no way in the world. Its premiums in peace-time. amounted to £300,000, and, its premiums in the yeur 1018 were nearly two milikka: of its operations. It has for its chair- money. So much for the breadth
una distinguished Liberal member of Parliament who is u Privy Coun-1 eillor, and among its directors are gentlemen of the highest financial position, mainly connected with the banking world.
A BERIOUS EXPERIMENT,
over
a revolution.
GERMANY'S COLONIES.
COLONIAL MINISTER'S
STATEMENT.
He Streamanu urged the retention In the Reichstag on February 28th
for the return of the German colonies. of Belgium as a basis of bargaining
Dr. Soif, Colonial Minister, replied that Germany had always made it The management of this large on clear that she demanded the return cern has resolved to make a serious of her colonies, recognising that experiment, in co-operation with the colonial possessions wer vital for employees. The project has been Germany, and were not a luxury. carefully considered, and is Dow The enemy had not yet disclosed his
Silver
RE38271 LIABILITY OF
BANKS
"ANDEL
DSCHE HAN MAAT
SAATSCHAPPIJ..
(NETZEELANDS TRADING SOCIETT);
ESTABLISHED 18EL,
000,000 19,500,000
#71,600,000 $15,000,000
AUTHORIEND
CAPITAL PAID-07
CAFTRA
ForD
£75,000,000
10,000,000
(£8,250,000
(£5,000,000
Ag
PROPEISTUES .omoción
COURT OF DIRECTORK..
|Hon. Mr. P. B. Holyosk.-Chairman,
G. T. M. Flkins, Esq.-Deputy
ነነ
- Chairman
C. 8. Gubbey, Esq. J.A. Plummer, Esq. 8. H. Dodwell, Beq. E. V. D. Parr, Esq. Bon. Mr.
D. Lindale, Boo.Mr. E. Shellim,
W. L. Pattenden, Esq.
Chiar MaxasKÉ, Hongkong-N.J. STABB, Esq. '
MANLOZE: Shangbai–A. G. STEPHEN, Esq
HEAD OFFICE—AMTIRUAN. Branches at The Engue Rotterdam HEAD AGENCY-BITATI
Benches at Baxorests, RANDOOR BAXDOING
CHESIBOX.
UJOKTAKARTA,
KOSA RADIA MAKAMAN
MEDAR
Bound-the-World Tickets and Through Nickets to New York in connection matured, and I am permitted to give intentions respecting the ultimate fato LonON BANKERS-LONDON COUNTY AJA PREAJONDAN,
with the Principal Mail Lines:
Retorn Tickets at face and a half available to Europe for Two Years; or to Intermediate Ports for Six Months.
Owing to the War in Europe Steamers and Sailing dates are Bable to be cancelled or altered without notice..
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES,
WESTMINUTES BANK, LIMITTED.
HONGKONG-INTEREST ALLOWED,
On Current Account at the rate of
PALEXIANG, PETARG PONTIANAK.
SHANGHAI,
«DINGAPORE,
BOTMAMAJA,
SOTBAKARTA (Solo LANGE
Tax Tixons (Dell) TEGAL TELOK BETONG TILLARIA, WELCSTAROKA.
VISITORS ST THE HOTELI
HONGKONG HUPORN.
Mr D. Abesňam
Mr HG BzrobeTM
Mr E C. Allan Mr. and Mrs Alias: A., G. Anderson. Lauritsen
Mr W. Abbing
Mr J. E. Baring
Mr H. A Barter Mrs ER. Belifo Mfr O. Belton Mr and Mrs.
Beswick
Mr R J. Birbeck Mr J. D. Birrell
Mr C. D. Bohanan
Me A. H. LAY". Mr and Mrs J
Leirin
Mr C. Little Mr Robe. I Logana C. Mr. H. WLacr
Me G. Lodi L
Mr and
van G-Luhrs by H: F. Lumping"
Mr and Ms A. L. Major and Mis Da
Bavel
Mr F. Boyd
Macdonald
De G. W., Minister
Capt. & Mrs Branch Dr. and Krw ⠀ O Mr W. G. Browell
Marriott MJ. A. R. Brown Mr G.D. Wettbewe Mr and Mrs J. CMG.E.My
Burgess and child Mrs M. McCleary MI. A. Calderon Capt. Metuity Mr B. Y. Cameron Mr CM Mennes Mr A. B. Campbell Mr J. Merecki: Mr and Her J. Mr. and Km. W. E
Campbell
Neeson
Baron F. di Cantra Me M6 R. Michalwadi Mr W. E. Clacks MFJ. 8. Micolon Mr J.D. Courtney Mr&Mrs A-Filand Mr. R. van Dam MrEA. Pan-
F.E
Daria Mr6.5 Party Mr C. J. Donnell
Pritchard dud Mme. E. Emault childr
Mre
Mr H. D. Fitzgerald Mr.E. B. Bay MrA. H. Flamman Mirs F.Resy Mr. R. X. Ford MrD. Reicheln Mr and Mrs ? A. M2 M. ALIRIMONI
Gardiner and two D. Ritchi children
Miss Rawe Mr H. G. Gerin Mr Schalthei Mr E. Gintaburger Mr J. E.co Mr and Mrs A. W. He F. Beltér
Goodman
Mr C. PA
Mra S. Goler.
Me and Mrs L Gray Mes M. Blade Mr and Mrs Geo, Mr. A. Wa
Grimble
Miss D. Grimble
His V. Grimble
Mr H. Guest
Capt. TFHall
Star
MrJ. Finson Brac
Mr A. T. Stubbe
Mr U. F. Tompistvo MFG. Thompson. Capt. F.F. Hamblin Mr RE. Thumpen Mre Hamblin Mr P.ThomIKYTI *>.
Mr G. Harper Dr J. F. Thyes MrW.EL.Hoogewer# Mr G. V. Tabler
Mr D.Jan
Mr and Mrs O. BEN
Howard
Capt
fane
Vint
yan Wag
and Mrs R Mr To Wobber
Mrs Jerusalemsky Weybourth
and maid
Mr E Joannes
Mr. V. Jordan
Me E. M. Joseph
Williams
Mr G.G. Wood
Mrs H. Woods
Mr and Mrs J. IL The Misses Woode
Judge
Mr H. L. Katz
Me and Wo
Wylie
SPEAK HOTEL,
Mr and Mrs R. E. J. Mrs Litt
Adams, Bob Cant &MmMacan Mr and Miss Agabay RAM. Me:0. B Bird
Men and Miss Main Mr and Mrs D. K. Me RF. Mattingley
Blair
Mr&Mrs Metro Me and Mrs O. This Meally
Breakspear
Mra Moore
Consignees, Bra reminded of the necessity to apply to the Company's Agents employees. This fund in to be divid• guarantees for the security of the 1 per cent per annum ón th daily balance hams, Kobe, Melbourne Sydney, Now Me J. Carriere Mr and Me G, FA
12
"O FIX DEPORTE
some particulars of it. It has beep of the Gerinan colonies. Lieutenant- decked that 2 per cent. of the com- General Smuts, in a speech in Lou- £20.000 shall be handed over to aid that the conquered German pany's underwriting profits over den on 28th January, in which be Trust fund for division among the "colonies could only be regarded as egarding arrival of consignments expect. 1 of which they have ressived documented into two halves. The one half is
peace of the work, güye some in- or advice.
to be a Long Service Fund, which "formation. Any damaged packages must be left in the Godowns for examination by the will be distributed among the mem to destroy. Germany as
Apparently he desired For 3 months 1 per cent. per annum. Consigneer and the Company's Surveyors. Messrs Goddard and Douglas, at 10 a..
bers of the stuff in proportion to their power, just as Mr. Lloyd George a colonial on Mondays and Thursdays. All claftas must be presented within ten days of the steamer's arrival here, after which date they cannot be recognised. No Chims will length of service. The arrangement wished to destroy Germany as a
N. J. STABB, be admitted after the goods have left the Godowns.
is that for five years service and Continental power. General Smuts
Chief Manager. under 10 years one share shall be no longer based his policy on humani
Hongkong, March 13, 1919. allotted annually; for 10 years escl
tarian gounde, but took the Im-1 under 15 years, two shares; 'for 15 perialistic standpoint that the years and under 20, years, three!
security of the British Empire shpres; for 20 years and under 25.
depended on Germany's exclusion years, four shares: anal for 27 Fest, from a colonial empire. When Gen- business of the above Bank L and over; five shares. So far as the eral Smuts demanded the retention
Arconfucted by the HONGKONG present war is concerned, service with
sta., apply to
For Further Informazon, Passage Fares, Freights, Handbooks, Dates of Sailings
E. V. D. PARR,
Superintendent.
CHINA MAIL S.S.CO., LTD.
FREIGHT AND PASSENGERS.
S. S. CHINA
WILL SAIL FROM HONGKONG FOR
SAN FRANCISCO
VIA SHANGHAL JAPAN PORTS & HONOLULU,
JUNE 21st and AUGUST 31st, 1918. "
"AN, UNSURPASSED HIGH CLASS PASSENGER SERVICE AT INTERMEDIATE BATES.
Freight and Pamanger Agent,
Joe House Street
0. H. RITTER,
Prince's Buildings,
INDIAN AFRICAN LINE
Cargo carried on through Billa of Lading from HONGKONG to BEIRA DELAGOA BAY, DURBAN (Natal), EAST LONDON, PORT ELIZABETH and CAPE TOWN with transhipment at COLOMBO to Steamers of the INDIAN AFRICAN LINE
.FROM ROGONG:
PROPOSED BAILING. Connecting with
FROM COLDWE
KKOLLENT ACCOMMODATION FOR LET AND 2ND Üzass PåskegaËL.
ORIENTAL
AFRICAN LINE.
- HONGKONG SAVINGS BANK.
Mouro application and
his Majesty's Forces will be reckoned of East Africa, in order to complete AND MAN HAL BANKING
the British African Empire, "be PORATION. Rules may be obtained on as service with the company and in the event of any employee's death so attempted to establish serving, the shares will go to his doctrine in the southern hemisphere, the minimum monthly balanced it By
#
INTEREST on deposits is allowed on
PER CENT per annum. Depositaks
Correspondents at Rombay, Colombo, Madras, Pondicherry:Calenta, Bangkok, Balgon, Biphong. Fanol, Amer, Yoko York, San Francisco, de, ža
LONDON BANK: The Union
Mr and Mrs AJ Nightingale, London and Smithe Bank, Tatted
of Carter
Cola Thursby The Bank tops and sells and receives Mr And Mrs F, W. Pélhám for vellaction Bills of Exchange inces
COTT
MTF. L. Perkins leiters of credibon Its Branches and Mrs Cormack
Me & Mrs Coppin Hr and Correspondenta In the Bast, on the
Ranger
Mes Salvesón d
Continent, In Great Britain America, Capt. & Mrs Douglas Me - E. Boberts Mod Australia, and tranache baaling Mr 8. H. Ellis bustness of every description,
Mr 8. Evane
Mr and Mrs Singe Mr. Denman, Fuller Miss Skimmer J. F. VAN REES;
Mr and Mrs A. D. Mr&Mrs A. Findlay". Kanager.
Galloway N
Smith Hongkong, Sopt. 23, 1917.
THE
De A Gibson
Mr & Mrs V. Findlay
Mr and Mrs B. & Sh
Hale
Kr and Mes G. I.
Mr and Mrs Hodgson "?
Turner
YOKOHAMA SPECIE Mr and Ms C. M. Maj. Gen. F. Ventäis
BANK LTD.
Estaxished 1890.
36,000,000.00
RELETE FORD
*
23,100,000.00
-HEAD OFFICE-YOKOHAMA
For
the Hongkong sodd Shangha
Banking Corporatīnu. ·
N. J. SŁABĘ, Da
Chief Manager Hongkong May 14, 1918.
Howani
Miss Ventris Mr F. B. Johnson · Lt. Col. Jobo Wart,
Mr and Mrs R C CX.G. MP
· W. Kindertley Mr and Mrs G. E.
Mr and Mrs Geo. Wetton
Lammers
Miss Yeardys
KONG EDWARD HOTEL
Mrs R Almond Hre L. Kilbee and 1 snd Mr Asger child
and son Me C. D. Kinezid Mr (1. Bauberman Mrs BLéggel Mr T. Bowera, Mt W. Budge
personal representatives. The rolety General Smuts's policy was based on of the fund is to be divided among force. That was not a peace spirit. the staff, at the discretion of the", Dr. Soll denounced the French and may transfer at their option balances of pan or CA $2,000,000.00 Mr R. A. Lawton Col. J. Ha Young board, for efficiency. I will come British policy of raising native levies,100 or more to this HONGKONG AND PAID UP CAPITAL back to that later.
und added, Germany desires, to SHANGKAL BANK to be placed on Let me here take an example which Deutralise all colonies in the interests IXED DEPOSIT at 4 PER CENT. will illustrate the working of the of the white race. Moreover, she per annum. scheme. It is obvious that it has does not wish to militarise Africa, but been carefully prepared to reward is forced to follow the steps of other honest, conscientious labour and to Powers. It is true that the British encourage talent. Suppose that a public hicreasingly demands an inter- clerk is in receipt of £250 a year national understanding regarding the after 15 years' service On pre-war colonies, but the large masses sup- earnings of the company he will be port General Smuts, whose views entitled through his allotment of undoubtedly shape the policy accord- THE CHARTERED BANK three shares to receive an annual ingly.".
bonus, in addition to salary of £30. J.
In war-time, the earnings being so
much enhanced, he will double that
surp. But he need not stop here. If
BANK
? CHINE.
of the staff be will be entitled to be be an efficent, valuable member BANQUE INDUSTRIELLE DE receive a further payment from the
Efficiency Fund, which may amount Seescribed Carizaḥ . Franc 48,000,000 to a much larger sum at the dispAID UP CAPITAL... cretion of the directois. Thus
92,600,000
D whose nominal salary is £250 (1/3 of the Capital, Francs 15,000,000
subscribed by the Government of year may become entitled to receive
the Chinese Republic). £350; that is to say, he becomes to that extent a partner in the concern Chairman of the Board and a sbarer in its profits.
The attraction of the scheme, and (to my mind) its priority over all pre vious schemes, is that it makes an
conscientious but pedestrian plodder, and the man of brains and talent.
Herular Direct Service from JAPAN, CHINA and STRAITS to RELEA, CHLAGOA BAT, DURBAN, EAST LONDON, PORT ELIZABETH and CAFE emphatic distinction between the COWN, wlling at MAURITIUS 200 and afording the Gaicket Fesight Transpors from the ORIENT - to SOUTH AFRICA/
For dates of departure, Hazes of Freight, apply to
THE BANK LINE. LIMETEN
MANAGING AGENTS,
ELLERMAN" LINE
(Ellerman & Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd.).
JAPAN, CHINA AND STRAITS
UNITED KINGDOM & CONTINENT.
FOR PARTICULARS, OF SAILINGS SHIPPERS ARE REQUESTED TO APPROACH THE UNDERSIGNED.
remors proceed via Snes Janal or Jap of lord Hope at Owners option. Jubject to changs" without notice!
THE BANK LINE LTD
General Arends
COUGHING INTO CONSUMPTION
"Only a Cough" but you stop It whils It Is ONLY a cough,
WATERBURY'S METABOLIZED COD LIVER OIL COMPOUND:
The finest preparation made severe coughs
Nat
of Directors ANDRE BERTHELOT, General Manager. J. PERNOTTE.
HEAD OFFICE:
74. Rae Saint-Lazaro, PARIS. BRANCUES: PEKING,
SHANGHAI, TIENTSIN, HONGKUNG,
SAIGON.. HAIPHONG, YUNNANFOU.
BANKERS:
BENCITES AND ÅØENCIES AT:
NEW YORK
BOWEAT ĎATOUTRAS 517 CHANGCHUN
QUE
DAIKEN (DALNY) - KANGOOM FASOTILA (MULDER) Six, FRATO100 Haxzow
OF HONOLULU
HARKIN
INDIA, AUSTRALIA & CHINA.
INCORPORATED AT ROYAL CHARTER KOB
1853.
HEAD OFFICE, LONDON,
| PAID-UP CAPITAL VALU
REVY LIABILITY OF 1'20-
PRIETORE -
BRITTLE
SHANGHAI SHIMOTORRE Staro
· SOERABATA *STONNY
Trem
L'Ozder LOS ANGELES Treats
£1,200,000 Manzza · -£1,900,000" NAGANAKI
Токто STROFAKTU
KIVORWAND
Interest allowed on Current Ascounts. -£700,000
Deposits received for fixed perioda át FOREIGN EXCHANGE and General rates to be obtained on application. Banking business transacted.
* CURRENT ACCOUNTS, opened and FIXED DEPOSITS received for 1 year. or shorter periods at rates which will be quoted on application. -
DATO DOWNING,
Kanaja. Hongkong. May
THE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LIMITED,
La FRANCE: Bociété Générale, pour.
favoriser le Développement cu Authorised Capital Commerce et de l'industrie- en
Subsc Fald-ng
In LONDON London County & West- Reserve Fund;
imminster Bank; Ltd.
la NEW YORK Redmond & Co..
Correspondenta in the chief com mercial centres," of the world.
Telegraphic Addresa: CHIBANKIND,
Interest allowed on Current Accounts and Fixed Deposita in Local churrency: and in Gold, - Terms, on application,, ~
Every description of Banking and Exchange business trenmated Mezza
Special facilities for French stchange.
7M. HOUET DE JOURNEL,
BONGKUNG BRANCH: Queen's Buildings
Hongking, Aull 6, 1958)
650,000
BAKKERS,U
LOWDON JozY STOOK BANK, LIMTAD,
Every descriptionof Exchange imsiness tracenoted a
INTEREST FAllowed-fón: Curzeist, Het Accorate at 3 per cent-per Anreine on Daily Balance and on Fixed Deposits aft rates which may be socertained on application.
EISHI ONO,
Manager.
Hongkong, 11 March, 1918,
JAPANESE MAXERS.
Every kind of Footwear
MADE
Me & Mrs McAinais Mrs. McGee
Mr and Mrs T. SAE Metarish
Cheng
Mr W: Morley Mr and Mrs Course Mr A. Morton | Mrs: T. B. Culhane Man W, O. Priore
| Mrs Cumming Hot Me and Mrs O. E.
Mr R..A Donaldson Richardson
Mr 0.. Fritz! Mr E. M Bleigh Mr P. V. Goldring ·Mr and i
& Mrs. Starkey Mr and Mrs Gregory, und ebildren Mrs Guthrie & child Me stubbings and Mr & Mrs Hammes daughter h
and children Hard Rock M. G. R. Haywood: Me and Mes Curler? Mr A. W. T. Hoy, wood Mr. and Mrs Wes Mr And Mrs JAW.
-Juáknom"
*White
Mr B. James
Mr J. Joseph
Mr and Mrs Withy
PATELL & CO;
ORIENTAL PRODUCE
* EXPORTERS, SILK MERCHANTS,
COMMISSION AGENTS.
“Agezelen om:
NEW YORK, SAN FRANCIBOO, U,SIA.
2. Branches?
CARTON,
YOKOHAMA BOMBAS
ORDER HEAD OFFICE
CHEERY &00
PEDDER STREET,
Opposite Bourk
HONGKONG.
LESSONS IN CHINESŤ,
Omdale and Merobante in tale Colợng tay Cha Sinh
lia, has a good metheu