NOTIOR
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Advertisements and Subscriptions which are not or lered for a fized verin I will be
ontinand until countermanded..
Orders for extra copies of DAILY PREIS should be sent in before II a.m. on day of publication. After that hour the supply is
ted. Only applied for Cash
P.O. Box, 33 Telephone No: 12.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
· CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS.
"N Accordeon with Ordisanos No. 6 of 1875.
the EXCHANGE BANKS will be
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21ST, 1911.
ENTERTAINMENTS
KOVARICK LANE,
THE YOUNG VIOLINIST
TO GIVE A CONCERT
THEATRE
AT THE
ROYAL
CLOSED for the Transaction of PUBLIC ASSISTED BY THE FULL ORCHESTRA.
BUSINESS on 25th and 26th instant.
· Hongkong, 21st December, 1911.
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THE GREAT NORTHERN TELEGRAPH
COMPANY, LIMITED.
HONGKONG STATION. CURRENCY CHARGES ON TELEGRAMS. CENDERS of TELEGRAMS are hereby
Notifel that from the lat JANUARY, 1912, antil further notice, the Charges for Telegrams will be collected at the Rate of Dollars 0.43 to equal Frau 1.03.
E. V. JESSEN, Asting Superintendent.
Hongkong, 21-t December, 1911. [1456 THE EASTERN EXTENSION AUSTRAL ASIA AND CHINA TELEGRAPH COMPANY, LIMITED.
ENDERS of TELEGRAMS are hereby Notified that from the 1st JANUARY, 1912, until farther notice, the Currency Charges for Telegrams will be collected at the late of $0.43 to qql Frane 1.00.
J. M. BECK,.
Superintendent.
murkong. 21st December, 1911.
BEKANNTMACHUNG.
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E amtlichen Verocffentlichungen
Defendingen der
OSTASIATISCHEN Jabra 1912 durch den LLOYD und "The HoжGKONG DAILY PRESS " orfolgen,
KAISERLICH DEUTSCHES
KONSULAT
Pakhoi, den 16. Dezember 1911. (1458. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF
HIONGKONG
PROBATE JURISDICTION.
IN THE GOODS of CHARLES HENRY DUNCAN MORLAND, Inte of Kakebiol, Swatow in the Empire of
deeme.ed. Chini Medical Surgeon,
RYOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Conft has, by virtue of Section 58 of the Probata Ordinance, 1897, madung Order limiting the thue for sunding in the Claims against the
OF THE 1r BATT. KO.Y.L.I.
ON
TO-NIGHT (THURSDAY), 21ST DEC., 1911, at 9.15 P.M. Under the Distinguished Patroange of II.E. THE GOVERNOR. Booking at MOUTEIT'S. Hongkong, 16th December, 1911.
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VICTORIA THEATRE,
Groat attractions for YULE TIDE At the above POPULAR RESORT. RETURN VISIT OF THAT CHARMING YOUNG ARTIKT · Miss LYNDA.. DAVIES, Who Dances on an Electrical Mat, Appearing Nightly, Another Great Weak of Now, Magnificent, HISTORICAL, PANORAMIC,
DRAMATIC and COMIC PICTURES:
We Cator to Please. Yon Come Smiling, And Wetino Laughiav. LOOK OUT FOR XMAS MATINEĘ on the 25th December. Presents:
Yus, Hashome and Magailenat Presents.
1385 Hongkong, 20th December, 1911.
BOXING! BOXING!
CITY HALL.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 23rd, 1911, Commencing at 9 pm sharp.
Featherweight Competition- SEAMAN ORME SEAMAN HEALY 6 Round”. KID MARRIOTT
INTIMATION
CRAWFORD
CO.,
(TELEPHONE 97)
SUGGESTIONS FOR
PRESENTS
LADIES'
UMBRELLAS, BLOUSES,
HANDKERCHIEFS.
GENTLEMEN'S
GLOVES, TIES, MUFFLERS,
STICKS, etc.
MUSIC ALBUMS,
STANDS,
STOOLS.
CUSHIONS, DOWN QUILTS,
BANKS
THE CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA
AUSTRALIA AND CHINA.
INTIMATIONS
HONGKONG AND CHINA GAS CO., LD.
NOTICE.
IncosPORATED BY ROTAY CHARTER, 185? ON and from the 1st January, 1912, the
£1,903,00
HEAD OFFION LONDON.
Paid-up CAPETĀLI KASKO vous $1,200,000 RESERVE FUND... £1,625,000 Ensuevo LIABILITIES OF PROPEM.
TORE INTEREST allowed on Current Acconi at the rate of 2 per cant. per annam on the Daily Balam008.
On Fixed Deposits for 12 months 4 par ceni for-6 for 3
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WM. DICKSON,
Manager,
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Hongkong, 2nd May, 1911.
INTERNATIONAL BANKING
CORPORATION. -
CAPITAL PAID UP RESERVE FUSD
Gold $3,250,000 Gold $3,250,000
Gold $6,500,000
HEAD OFFICE: 60 Wall Street, New York. LONDON OFFICE: 36 Bishopsgate.
LONDON BANKERS
BANK OF ENGLAND. NATIONAL PROVINCIAL BANK OF ENGLAND, La. THE CAPITAL & COUNTINS DANE, LIMITED, BRANCHES. AND AGENTS ALL OVER THE WORLD.
WRITING and CARD TABLES. The Corporation transnots onery description
CHINA
TEA SETS
and
of Banking and Exchange Business, receiros money on Current Account at the rate of 2 per cent, por ante on daily Islanoes and accepts Fixed Deposita at the following rates: For 12 months 4 per cent. per annum.
For 3
DESSERT SETS. F
ELECTRO-PLATED WARE.
SAFETY RAZORS.
From 3.50 each.
PENKNIVES. From 1.00 each.
ENGLISH TOYS and GAMES.
LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.
SIGNALLER DOVE
G.
6 Rounds. Light vighte
abure Estate to the 20th day of January, 1912. 8EAMAN SKINNER
All Creditors are accordingly hereby required
to send in their Claims to the Undersigned on
er before that date.
Dated this 2 th day of December, 1911.
JOHNSON, STOKES & MASTER,
Princes Buildings, les Haus Streel,
Hongkong,
Solicitors and Attorneys for the Administrator 1459)
of the above-nante deceased.
FoR SHANGHAI.
WE P. & O. S. N. Co.'s Steamship
THE PEO.
"DEVANHA,"
Captain W. R. Hickey, will leave for Shanghai
TO-DAY, the 21st insk, at 5 PLAY.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
EA HEWETT,
Superintendent.
11
Dongkong, 21st December, 1911.
TOYO KISEN KAISHA. NOTICE TO, CONSIGNEES. S.STENYO MÁRU,”
FROM SAN FRANCISCO, HONOLULU AND JAPAN PORTS.
HE above named Steamer having arrived, to sond in their Bills of Lading for Counter- signature, and to take immediate delivery of Cargo from ulangside,
Cargo remaining nadelivered on FRIDAY, the 2nd inst., at 5 P., will be landel at Con- signees' risk and expense and delivery must then be taken from Company's Gadown.
No Fire Insurance whatever will be cffested.
No Claims will be recognised after the Goods
SEAMAN GUMMER € Ronda Hoovyweights-
1.
!
GUNNER BURT. SEAMAN STEER 10 Rounds. Final of the Featherweight Competition 8 Rennds. Lightweight Supremacy of the Orient— P.O. (MICKY) DUNN
SPOKER ARNOLD 23 Rounds Doors open 8.15, commencing at 9 p.m. sharp.
Admission $2 and $3, Ringside Seats 85. Soldiers and Sailors in uniform, $1 to $2 Seats. Bookings and plane at the ROBINSON PLANO Co.
Every Soat Gnarantood
BILL LEWIS, Promoter. 1425 Hongkong, 13th December, 1911.
NOTICES OF FIRMS
NOTICE
E HAVE This Day been appointed WE
AGENTS for the "SWEDISH EAST ASIATIC CO., LTD.," Gothenburg.
ARTHUR NILSSON & Co. [1444 Stockholm, 1st of November, 1911.
NOTICE.
WE HAVE This Day Established Our- W
solves as Import and Export Merebants, Commission and Steamabip Agents.
ARTHUR NILSSON & Co. [1445 Hongkong, 20th Desember 1911.
Lare left the Stenner or Golown, and all Goods 'SHORTHAND AND TYPEWRITING.
maining undelivered on FDAY, the 23th
AUCTIONS
R.
NED
PUBLIC AUCTION.
DARTICULARES and CONDITIONS of
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ม
GEORGE HOGG,
Manager,
No. 9, Queen's Road, Contral
[1287 Hongkong, 21st February, 1911.
THE BANK OF TAIWAN, LIMITED
(INCORPOLATED BY SPECIAL IMPERIAL
CHARTER).
Tan 10,000,000 Capital Subscribed (paid up)...Yen 6,250,000 Reserve Fund
Price of GAS-to the Public will be REDUCED to $2.60 par 1,000 cubic foot.
By Order of the Directora,
GEORGE CURRY,
Local Secretary. Hongkong, 2nd November, 1911. (1322 HONGKONG ELECTRIC CO., LTD.
ST. GLOBOK BUILDINGS,
NOTICE,
THE extension of the Electrio Light to the Peak District is expected to be completel by about the End of March, 1912.
Interding ocasamors are advised to have their Houses wire in readiness, to avoid delay in obtaining the light.
The Company are prepared to submit estimates for Wiring Houses on application.
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co., Agents. Hongkong, 16th December, 1911. (1432 KOWLOON.CANTON RAILWAY, (BRITISH SECTION.)
- NOTICE.
THE BRANCH LINE between FANLING and SHEK CHUNG AU (Police Station) will be Upened for Traffic on THURSDAY 21st instant
The Lane is divided into Four Seatlone and. the Fare will be Fire Cents each Section. The Sections fre as follows:-
FANLING to
KUNG LANG
WO HANG
SHEK CHUNG ÁV
BHA TAU KOX...
5 Cents. 10 13
15 20
The Section between SHER CHUNG AV and SHA TAI KOK will not be Opened for Traffic until the Beginning of January, 1912.
Tickets will be issued on board the Train.. Trains will be run on the Branch Line in connection with Main Line Trains stopping at Fanling.
For further information regarding freight, &o., apply to Traffic Superintendent, Kowloon.
By Orler,
H. P. WINSLOW,
Manager.
Kowloon, 19th December, 1911.
TO LET
TO LET.
TONTI.
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Yen 2,620,000DOWN, No. 4, New Prays, Kennedy
Apply HEAD OFFIOR: TAIP¤H, FORMOSA
THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST MENT & AGENCY CO., LD. BRANCHES AND AGENCING:
Hongkong, 1st December, 1911.
BANKS
Amoy TEDERLANDSCH-INDISCHE Aaping Canton HANDELSBANK.
Foochow (NETHERLANDS INDIA COMMERICAť Bank).
Keilung ESTABLISHED '1863. Authorised Capital F1, 15,000,000 (£1,250,000 Reserve Fund Fl. 3,252,157,01 (£271,013
Peting by Puble Anction Salo, to Paid Capital F1. 12,401,050 (£1,033,431)
be hell on WIDNESDAY, the 27th day of December, 1911, at 3 r.m., at the Ofoes of the PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, by Order of HIS EXUELLENCY THE GOVERNOR, of One at Tai Ping Lot of CROWN LAND Shan, in the Colony of Hongkong, for a term of 75 years, with the option of renewal at a CROWN RENT to be fixed by the Surreyor of HIS MAJESTY THE KING, for one ferthor
term of 75 years.
[1437.
PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.
a of Sale.
Registry No.
Locality
Houmplary
Measurements
Contents
Sonare
Aenue tient
31,459 Upset Price,
8...
fret
fent test
kot
*g*
75
1679" | 1679 " 112,58102
PUBLIC AUCTION.
THE PERCY SMITH, SETH THE Undersigned has received siractions
& FLEMING, the Liquidators of GEO. FENWICK & Co., LD., in Liquidation, të Sell by Public Auction,
at
ination, will be subject to eat and PUPILS prepared for Theory. Intermediate BOILERMAKERS MACHINE TOOLS:
landing charges.
All chafed and otherwise damaged Cargo to be left on board or Godown, and examination of sate to be arranged.
All Claims must be filed on or before. FRIDAY, the 5th January, otherwise they will not be recognised.
K. MATSDA,
Agent.
Hongkong, 19th Decembar, 1911.
FROM EUROPE.
THE HAL. Steamship
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"SEGOVIA," Captain Doinat, having arrived, Consignees of Cargo are hereby informed that their goods are being landed and placed at their risk in the hazardous and/or extra-hazardons Godowns of the Hong kong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co. Ltd., whence delivery may be obtained Bills of Lading countersigned by the
against ed.
Optional Cargo will be carried on unless noties
to the contrary be given TO-DAY.
and Advanced Certificate. TOUCH SYSTEM" of Typewriting; rapid advancement,
For terms, apply---
"TOUCH SYSTEM," Cars of Daily Press" Offi
(1288 Hongkong, 24th October, 1911.
BROWN, JONES & Co. TALIAN MARBLE FIGURES. HEADSTONES, and BLACK, RED and GREY GRANITE MEMORIALS in Stook,
WREATHS with Glass Shades from $4 up.
BROWN, JONES & CO.,
41, Morrison Hill Road. Telephone 423.
1776 Hangkung, 18th October, 1911.
FISH! FISH!!
FISH!!!
All Claims imust, he presented within ton days WE Lave Just Received a Now Shipment
of the steamer's arrival Fere, after which date
they cannot be recognized.
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining andelivered after the 26th inst. will be subject to rent
All broken, chafed, and damaged goods must be loft in the Godowns, where they will be examineel on the 23rd inst., at 9.30 4.37.
No Fire Insurance will be effected by us in
any onso whatever.
This Steamer brings va Cargo:
Ea sa. Elben from Skien.
Ex E.&." Fortimar" from betubal.
HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE, Hongkong Office. Hongkong, 20th December, 1911.
[1452
of:-
FINNAN HADDOCKS;
יד
FILLETS SELECTED KIPPERS,
BLOATERS,
by the 8.5"PEMBROKESHIRE" direct
from London.
PRICES MODERATE.
THE
DAIRY FARM CO. LIN
136
ON THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, the 28th and 29th December, 1911, each day
10.30 A., at the Works, commencing
No. 13, Praya East, Wanchai, A. Number of ENGINEERS AND iuclading LATHS, SLOTTING and DRIL LING MACHINES, BOILER SHELL DRILLING MACHINE FUNCHING and SHEARING MACHINES, SCREWING MACHINES, ROOTS BLOWER, PLATE BENDING and PLATE FLATTENING ROLLS, STEAM ENGINES and BOILERS and a Quantity of LINE SHAFTING and PULLEYS. ONE NEW, MODERN TYPE PLANING MACHINE, and a Quality of TOULS and MACHINE and HAND GENERAL ENGINEERS SUNDRIES; FOUNDRY CRANE and LADLES
ALSO
A Large Stook of MATERIALS Comprising STEEL, IRON and COPPER in BARS, TUBES and SHEETS, TOOL STEEL, PIPE FITTINGS, BRASS and GUN METAL, STEAM and WATER FITTINGS, BOLTS and NUTS, RIVETS, &c, &c. ;
AND Two STEAM LAUNCHES and Two SETS of SHEER LEGS 25 and 50 Toas Capacity.
TEEMS:-Cash on delivery. On View from MONDAY, the 18th Den, 1911. GEO. P. LAMMERT, Auctioneer. Hongkong, 15th December, 1911.
A LING &
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19, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL. FURNITURE AND PHOTO GOODS STORE Photographie Goods of every Description in Stook.
Developing and Printing Undertaken Hongkong, 31st July, 1907,
[1271
►
HEAD OFFICE: AMSTERDAM. HEAD AGENCY: BATAVIA.
LONDON BANKERS THE WILLIAMS DRAGONS Bank, Swish BANKVBRUIN,
BRANCHES AND AGENTS all over the World.
THE BANK transacta every description of Banking and Exchange business, receives mony in Current Account at the rate of 2 par cont. per Annum on Daily balances and socopte Fired Deposits at the following ratas: 12 months
:: 6 do.
3 do.
3%
per annum,
do.
C. WOLDRINGH, Manager,
Swatow Kobe
Tainan Tamani
Nagasaki Tekyo
Osaka
Shanghai
Tokokans
HONGKONG OFFICE: 3, Das Vaux ROAD. allowed Interest
on Current Accounts Deposits received on terms which may be had on application.
K. TSUDZURABARA, Manager, [1316 Hongkong, 1st May, 1911.
THE ОКОНАМА SPECIE SANK
LIMITED.
AUTHORISED CAPITAL.....Yea 48,000,000 PAID-UP CAPITAL.Yen 30,000,000 BEKERY FUND...Yen 17,150,000
HEAD OFFICE-YOKOHAMA, Branches and Agencies at
Liao-Yang Ryojun Antung-Hsien
Bombay Changchun
[24
Dairen (Dalny)
No, B, Des Voeux Road Central Hongkong, 15th August, 1909.
THE MERCANTILE BANK OF
INDIA, LIMITED.
AUTHORISED CAPITAL .. SCBSCRIBED PAID UP
**
11
RESERVE FUSD
HEAD OFFICE':
40, Threadneedle Street,
• LONDON, EC.
£1,500,000
1,125,000
562,000
325,000
Bombay,
Calcutta,
Howrah.
Penang.
Madres.
Kota Bahru, Kelantan.
Karachi.
Kala Lumpur, FM.S
Hongkong.
Shanghai.
Rangoon, Colombo... Kandy.
BRANCHES:
Galle.
Singapore.
AGENTS IN JAPAN!
Mers, JARDINE, MATHESON & CO., LTD
BANKERS:
BANK OF ENGLAND, --LONDON-JOINT STOCK BANK, ITD... Every description of Banking and Exchange and Shares business tranasated. Stocks, bought and sold on secount of Constituents. Letters of Credit granted on Agents and INTEREST allowed on Current Accounts at Correspondents all over the world. 2per cent. per annum on Daily Balance and on Fixed Deposits as under
months 2 per cent. per annum,
$4
For
ง
$
53
31
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F. U. MACDONALD,
Acting Manager.
Hongkong, 14th July, 1911.
[938
HONGKONG SAVINGS BANK.
THE
THE Business of the above. Blank
conducted by the HONGKONG ANI BANKING CORPORA SHANGHAT TION. Eules may be obtained on application INTEREST o deposita is allowed at S per cent, per annum.
Depositors may transfer at their option balanen $100 or more to the HONGKONG ANE SHANGHAI BARK to be placed on FIXED DEPOST at 4 per cent per annum.
For the HoNGYONG AND Shanghai
BANKING CRPORATION.
N. J. STABB,
Chief Manrger. Hongkong, 24th January, 1911,
Fengtion (Makdon) Hankow
Honolula
Kobe
Port Arthur)
Londen San Francisco Lyons Shanghai Nagasaki Tiehling Nowohwang Tientsin New York Tokyo Osaka Pokin
INTEREST ALLOWED ON CURRENT ACCOUNTS Deposits received for fixed pericis at rates to be obtained on application..
TAKEO TAKAMICHI,
Manager, Hongkong, 25th September, 1911. .
[441
*ONGKONG
BANKING CORPORATION.
AND
SHANGHAI
$15,000,000
$16,750,000
PAID UP CAPITAL
RESERVE FUNDA:~~ ̈*
STERLING
£1,500,000 at 2/-$15,000,000.
SILVER
$31,750,000 RESERTH LIABILJET OF PROF'TORS$15,000,000
COURT OF DIRECTORS.
G. H. MADHUEST, Esq.-ChairmaĎ. E, SHELLIK, Esq., Dopaty Chairman,
W. L. Patteiden, Esq. Andrew Forbes, Esq. F. H. Armstrong, Esq. [ F. Lish, Esq.
Hon. Mr. C. H. Ross. G. Friesland, Esq. C. S. Gubbay, Esq..
H. A. Sioba, Esq. G. E. Laureos, Esq.
CHIEF MANAGBE: Hongkong-N. J. STABE.
MANAGER:
Shanghai-H. E. R. HUNTER.
LONDON BANKERS:
LONDON COUNTY AND WESTMINSTER BANH, LIMITED.
HONGKONG-INTEREST ALLOWED.
On Current Account at the rate of Two per out, per annum on the Daily Balance.
ON FIXED DEPOSITS.. For 3 months, 22 per cent. per Annum.. For 6 months, 3 per cent. per Annum. For 12 months, 4 per cent. per Annum,
N. J. STABB,
Chief Mazager. [19 Mongkong, 5th October 1911,
TO LET.
1116
OFFICES TO LET: First class, central
necomcdiation, light and airy, on Firat, Second, or Third Floor in new building being arocted for MESHES. WHITRAWAY LAIDLAW & Co, LTD, Entrance from Des Voeux Road. all foors, Electric Light Electric lift to throughont,
The plan can be seen and all particulara obtained at the Offices of,
MESSES PALMER & TURNER,; Alexandra Buildings, 3rd Floor,
[1408 Hongkong, 9th December, 1911.
TO LET.
Furnished for 10 Mentha from 13th March next.
SIDEB RAGSIDE, BARKER ROAD PEAK.
Apply
A. H. SKELTON, Care of LANE, CRAWFORD & Co. $1446 Hongkong, 20th Decomber, 1911.
TO LET
COMMODIOUS
Nathan Road, Kowloon,
Possession. Cheap Rentals.
SHOPS, Immediate
KOWLOON MARINE LOT 48, Yaumati, Aras 85,200 square feet with 255 foot Be Frontage. Especially suited for Storage of Coal, Timber, &0.
Apply to
HUMPHREYS ESTATE & FINANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
(1222 Hongkong, 2nd November, 1911.
TO BE LET.
On or about 1st March, 1912.
CHOPS and OFFICE, in Alexandra Buildings, adjoining the Hongkong Dispensary, at prosent occupied by Mes Wm. Powell, Ltd.
A. S. WATSON & CO., LTD.,
Alexandra Buildings.
[1077 Hongkong, 29th August, 1911,
OLET
TO. 34, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAT
NSHOP, pposite The Old Post Ofoe,
No, 2A, D'ÁGUILAR STREET, suitable for Godown, etc.
Lately occupied, by Viaans Café & Co. For Particulars, ots, apply to
CHANG FAT, Care of YEE SANG FAT
Same address, TEE SANG FAT & Co
Hongkong, 5th October, 1911.
TO LET.
FFICES in KING'S BUILDING.
OFFICES
Apply to
[1243
THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST-
MENT & AGENCY CO., LD.
[1428 Hongkong, 15th December, 1911.
TO LET.
NO. 9 BEACONSFIELT
(Shop),
BEACONSFIELD.
ARCADE
"BANGOUR." No. 72, PRAK. 5 Roomed Bungalow with Tennis Court. From 15th Dec. Rest $125.00 and taxes. MERION," No.
9, The Peak, 6 ROOMS use of Tennis Court,
RODGATE. near Th: King's Park, Kowloon "KELLETT CREST," No. 66, Y¤¡ No. 57, PRAYA GRANDE, Maono. FOR SALE-Toe Curer, at Peak, com. manding a Magnificent View of the Harbour and Adjacent Llunda
Apply to LINSTEAD & DAVIS,
3rd Flour, Alexandra Buildings. [138 Hongkong, 15th November, 1911.