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vrdial business matter Tun MANAGER,
Advertisements and Subscriptions which are not ordered for a fasd period will ba
ontinued until countermanded.
Orders for extra copies of DAILY PRI58 ahould be sent in before 11 am, on day of publication. After that hour the supply is infied. Only supplied for Cash.
P.O. Box, 33. Telephone No. 12.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB.
NOTICE.
EMBERS are reminded that Entries for MB RACE MEETING Close to the Undersigned TOMORROW (SATUR- DAY), the 25th instant. Those catering ponies are requested to send their Eatries to the Office of the HONOKONG JOCKEY Crom, No. 3, Chater Road, Ground Floor of the HONGKONG CLUB ANNEXE before 2 r.M.
By Order,
T. F. HOUGH,
Clerk of the Coutro.
[210 Hongkong, 19th January, 1912.
Q.
NOTICE.
R
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, JANUARY 19TH, 1912,
-NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
PASTOR RUSSELL
LONDON AND BROOKLYN TABERNACLES,
TO-DAY,
器
CITY HALL.
FREE LECTURE ON
WHERE ARE THE DEAD?
A190
OPEN PUBLIC QUESTION MEETING.
TO-DAY is the day looked forward to by many of the thinking people of Hongkong as their opportunity to hear the World's osle brated Preacher of two continents-the Pastor of London and Brooklyn Tabernacles. He will deliver his free lestare on "WHERE ARE THE DEADP" TODAY (FRIDAY), the 19th January, at 5.15 PM, ix the Orry HALL, and at 9 o'clock the same evecing, and in the same City Hall, he will conduct sa Open Public Question Meeting, and will nuswer from the standpoint of the Bible any questions put to him in writing, either in connection with the Looture of the afternoon, or other questions on the Bible, or questions pertaining to the world- wide missionary movement.
Hare you any satisfactory answer as to where the dad are?your relatives and friends, and the millions of dead? Do you know of any Have the Missionaries hope beyond the
grave? been able to answer all of your questions on these and many other snijsets! Pastor Russell can, for thore is no man living whe understands the Bible in its relation to mankind, 13 HEREBY NOTIFIED that that past, prendal and future, and in relation to all the sciences, history, astronomy, eto, us does he. Portion of WONG-NEI CHONG ROAD THEREFORE, write ont at once your ques exiong from the South inaudary of Istions on separate slips of paper ready to Calvaire (Luland Lot No. 1698) to the South in when you come to the series to-night, boundary of Inland Lo No. 1577, temporarily Come with your minds unbiased and free from closed, is Now BE-OPENED to Pablic Traffle projudice, but open and in the spirit of inquiry
W. CHATHAM.'
For the TRUTH on these questions which haro Director of Public Works.
auch vital I relationship to the eternal destiny of the race, not only those now living, but also those who have lived in the past and who ever will live. HEAR THEN JUDGE.
Pab'le Works Department..
Hongkong, 18th Jangary, 1912.
MAGISTRACY,
K
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is HEREBY NOTIFIED that a
I MEETING of the LICENSING BOARD
will be held in the COUNCIL CHANDER at 2.15 P.M., ou WEDNESDAY, the 7th day of FEBRUARY, 1912, for the purpose of considering the following application under the Liquor License Ordinance, 1911, viz.
From one HAURY HAYNES for the transfer. to him feom one J. N. MENTA of the Pablicau's Licence to sell by retail intoxicating liquors on promises Nos. 3 and 5, Dal Voux Road Central, under the sign of THE KING EDWARD
G. A. WOODCOCK, Seoratory to the Licensing Board.
[212 Hongkong, 19th January, 1912,
TO LET.
HOTEL."
OFFICES on First Floor of Hotel Mansions,
facing New Post Offee.
Apply toTM
HENRY HUMPHREYS, Alexandrs Buildings.
Hongkong, 19th January, 1912.
TO LET
[209
NIDWELL LODGE-Sitante at Swatow
IDWEL
Dy the South Side of the Harbout adjoining the British Consulate and Club. It contains Five Bedrooms, Three Reception Rooms, and an Ofee, with Good Gardona in. frout and bebind.
Is suitable for a small Hotel.
Apply to
BRADLEY & Co.,
Swatow of Hongkong.
1215
Swatów, 17th January, 1912
PUBLIC AUCTION.
THE Undoraigned bas received instructions
to Bail by Pabllo Auction,
TO-DAY (FRIDAY),"
the 19th January, 1912, at 3 r., at his Sales Rooms, Duddell Street,
to hand
REMEMBER, there will not be any
admission obarge,
REMEMBER, there will be no collection
lifted.
REMEMBER, the hours of meeting, Lecture at 5.15 r.ss., Question Meeting 9 P.M.
REMEMBER the date, FRIDAY, January
19th.
REMEMBER the place, CITY HALL,
Hongkong.
Hongkong, 19th January, 1912-
FOR SHANGHAL
P.&O.S
S. N. Co's Steamship
“ ARCADIA,”
L214
Captain S. Barcham, will leare for Shanghai TODAY, the 19th inst., at 10 AM. For Freight or Passage, apply to
E. A. HEWETT,
Superintendent. Hongkong, 19th January, 1912.
NOTICE.
INTIMATION
BANKS
BANKS
THE BANK OF TAIWAN, LIMITED THE MERCANTILE
LANE, CRAWFORD THE BANK OF TAIWAN, LIMITED
& CO.,
(TELEPHONE 97.).
SHILLCOCK'S
FOOTBALLS
$6.00 $7.50 $10.50 each,
SHINGUARDS, BANDAGES, etc.
FOOTBALL
$5.00
$7.00
HOCKEY
BOOTS
$8.50
$10.00
STICKS
$8.50 $1.75 $6.50 each. TENNIS
BOOTS and SHOES.
ILLUSTRATED SPORTS PRICE LIST ON APPLICATION.
LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.
ENTERTAINMENTS
BIJOU
[1
AROM This Date the Undersigned will not FROM
bo Responsible for any Debis Contracted by my wife, HYGINA XAVIER DE
CF. XAVIER
T190 Hongkong, 12th January, 1912.
INVESTMENT.
ANTED to BORROW for 5 years
W34,500 at 10 per cent. Interest on the Soonrity of a Birth Share of "a 510 sore Rabber state" in Johore, 250 sores Planted with Trees rom 2 years old to 6 months,
Address--
L. M. X., Care of "Daily Press " Office. (194 Hongkong, 15th January, 1918
WANTED.
EUROPEAN NURSH for Two Young.
Apply
"L," of "Daily Prosa" Offics. [198 Hongkong, 17th January, 1912.
WANTED.
DUROPEAN, with thoron yh knowledge of
(FOR ACCOUNT #F. THE CONCERNED), '
Boathorn Dialasta. Some acquaintance with written obaracter and experience of interior 5 Chests MALWA OPIUM......” Stored in Messrs. E. D. SABOON & Co's desirable. Good Prospects for Capable Man. Previous business experience not (ssential Godon, No. 6. Daddell Street).
Reply, stating dialects spoken and previous TERMS: Cash on delivery,
experience, if any, to- GEO. P. LAMMERT,
Box No. 10, Anctioneer.
Caro of Daily Press," Office. Hongkong, 19th January, 1912. -
Hongkong, 17th January, 1912.
WANTED.
1216
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF
HONGKONGA
COMPANIES WINDING UP."
IN THE MATTER of the COMPANIES'
ORDINANCE, No. 68 or 1911,
and
મ
IN THE MATTER of the CHEUNG ON STEAMBOAT.CO., LTD."
(199
GOOD EUROPEAN Chef de Caisine A
(Cook) for sn Hotel in Philippines, to arrive in Manila not later than 10th February. State Balary and full particulars, &c.
Box No. 401, Apply Lo
Manila Post Of
Manila, P.L... 197] SHORTHAND AND TYPEWRITING.. PUPILS prepared for Theory, Intermediate. and Advanced Certificate. "TOUCH SYSTEM" of Typewriting; rapid advancement,
For terea, applyOTICE
TOUCH SYSTEM," Carn of Daily Press" Office. [1286 Hongkong, 24th October, 1911
BLOWN, JORTES & Co.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Petition for the winding up of the above-named Company by the Supreme Court of Hongkong was ou the 16th day of January, 1912, presented to the said Court by the said Company and that the said Petition is directed to be heard before the said Court sitting. at the Supreme Court Honee Victoris aforesaid on: WEDNESDAY, 24th day of January, 1912, at 10.30 o'clock in the forendon, and any Creditor or Contributory of the said CamTALIAN MARBLE FIGURES pany desiring to oppose the making of an order CROSSES and
HEADSTONES,
for the winding up of the said Company under BLACK, RED Bad GREY GRANITE the above Ordinance should apper at the time of hearing by himself or his Counsel for
that purpose.
A
of the Petition will be faraishod to any Color or Contributory of the said Com pany requiring the same by the undersigned on paymont of the regulate el arge for the same. DEACON, LOOKER & DEACON, 1. Das Vienx Road Central,
Victoria, Hongkong,
Solicitors for the Petitioner. NOTE-Any person who intends to appear on the hearing of the said Petition must serve on or Band by pust to the above-named DEACON, LOOKER & DEACON notice in writing of his intention so to do. The notice must state the maine and address of the parson or if a firm the the came and address of the firm and must be igued by the person or firm or his or their Solicitor (if any) or if posted must be sent by post in sufficient time to reach the above-ringad DEACON. TOOTER & DEACON not later than 5 o'clock in the afternoon of the 23rd day of January, 1912,
Hongkong, 19th January, 1912.
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MEMORIALS in Stook.
WREATHS with Glass Shades from 24 up.
BROWN, JONES & Co...
41, Morrison Hш Rxd Telephone 423.
1776 Hongkong, 18th October, 1911.
NOW ON BALE.
MAIL TABLES
1912.
FOR
Bhows the datos of departure of the Mail to Europe and America, and the dates of their expected arrival at their destinations, as well na the dates of return- Mails.
Mounted on Cart Ол Рарег
30 Cents.
On Sale at the Hongkong Daily Pren Offles, Hongkong, 6th January, 1912
SCENIC
THEATRE.
FLOWER STREET. CINEMATOGRAPH VAUDEVILLE,
AT
9.15 P.M. Every Evening 9.15 P.M. A COMPLETE CHANGE OF
PICTURES!
Every WEDNESDAY and SATURDAY. ALL NEW TO HONGKONG, MISS FILEEN MURRAY, THE POPULAR COMÉDIENNE.. 7.15 P.M. Pictures only 7.15 P.M. POPULAR PEICES.
PUBLIC COMPANIES
(51.
THE HONGKONG LAND RECLAMA-
A
TION COMPANY, LIMITED, TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the
NOVINHORDINARY MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS in the Company will be held at the Company's Office, Victoris Buildings, on THURSDAY the 25th JANUARY, 1912, at 11.30 AM, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors together with a Statement of Accounts for the year ending 31st December, 1911.
The REGISTER of SHARES of the Company will be CLOSED from SATURDAY, The 20th January, to THURSDAY, the 25th January, 1912 (both days inclusive), during which period no Transfer of Sharea can t registered,
By Order of the Board of Directors,
MOWBRAY & NORTHCOTE,
Secretary, Hongkong, 10th January, 1912.
ĮÏ84
THE WEST POINT BUILDING CO., LIMITED.
INDORPORATED BY SEROTAL IMPERIAK. CHARTER),
Capital....IMORAMOUNT,
Yan 10,000,000 Capital Subscribed (paid up) Xem 6,250,000 Reserve Fund'
Yen 2,620,000
- Hrad OFFrom: Taxṛmi, FormOSA
BRANCHES AND AGENCIES
BANK OF
***
LED
...£1,500,000 1,125,000 562,000 325,000
INDIA, LIMITED,
AWTHORISED CAPITAL ... SUBSCRIBED PAID UP RAYS FUND
1
--IfEAD OFFE 40, Thread sedlo Street,
LONDON, E.C._
BRANCHES.....
Gallo.
Singapore,
Amoy
Bwatow
Txinan
Bombay.
Calcutta.
Anping
Kobe
Tameri
Howrah.
Pansing.
Canton
Nagasaki
Tokyo
Madras.
Kota Bahra, Kelantan.
Foochow
Danks
Yokohama
Karachi.
Kuala Lumpur, F.M.S
Eonlung
Shanghai
Bangion.
Colombo,
Kandy.
HONGKONG OFFICE:
3. Des Vœux Road,
Interest allowed on Current Accounta Deposits received on torms which may be had an application.
K. TSUDZURABARA, Manager, [1316 Hongkong, 1st May, 1911.
Y
THE-
SPECIN OKOHAMA
LIMITED.
Hei gang.
Shanghai.
AGENTS IN JAPAN1
Meeres, JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., Lyn
BANKERS:
BANK OF ENGLAND.
LONDON JOINT, STOCK. BANKE, LTD, Every description of Banking and Firohange business transnoted. Stocks, and Shares BANK bought and sold on account of Constituents. Letters of Credit granted on Agents and Correspondents all over the world,
AUTHORISED CAPITAL......Xen. 48,000,000 PAID-UP CAPITAL.Yen 30,000,000 RESERVE FUND...
Yen 17,150,000
HEAD_OFFICE—TOKOBAMA.........
Branchor and Agencies at
Antung-Hsien Liso-Yang Ryojan
Bombay
Changchun
Dairen (Dalny)
San Francisco
(Port Arthur)
London
Lyons Shanghai
Nagasaki Tiehling
New York Tokyo
Qanke
Pekin
Fongtion (Mukden) Newchwang Tientair
Hankow
Honolulu Kobe
INTEREST ÁLLOWED OF CURRENT ACCOUNTS Deports received for fixed periode at rates to be obtained on application.
TAKEO TAKAMICHI,
Manager, Hongkong, 25th September, 1911. [441
ONGKONG AND SHANGHAI
HGING GORPORATION.
PAID-UP CAPITAL
STERLING
SILVER
$15,000,000
£1,500,000 at 2-$15,000,000 $16,750,000
$31,750,000 EESERVE LIABILITY OF PROPʻrons$15,000,000
COVET OF DIRECTORS.
6. H. MEDHUEST, Esq.-Chairman. F. SMELLIN, Faq,, Deputy Chairman.
F. Lieb, Eng. W.L.Pattonden, Esq. | Hon. Mr. C. H. Rosa.
H. A. Siebs, Esq.
F. H. Armstrong, Esq. Andrew Forbes, Esq. G. Friesland, Esq. G. S. Gubbay, Esq. G. R. Laurons, Esq.
CHIEP MANAGER: Hongkong-N. J. STABB,
MANAGER:
Shanghai-H. E, R. HUFTER,
LONDON BANEERS: LONDON COUNTY AND WESTMINSTER BANK LIMITED.
HONGKONG-INTZEEST ALLOWED, A
On Current Account at the mte of Two, per
[152NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the sent per suauta on the Daily Balance.
Leese and Manager: R. H. STEPHENSON
Hongkong, 3rd January, 1912.
HONGKONG AMATEUR DRAMATIC CLUB.
THEATRE
BOYAL
CITY HALL.
ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 27TH, 1912.
GRAND VARIETY
ENTERTAINMENT INDBE the Distinguished Patronage of
HE. SIE FREDERICK
J. D LUGARD, G.C.M.G, CLE, D.B.O., and H.B. MAJOR-GENERAL C. A. ANDERSON, C.B.
Booking Office at ROBINSON PIANO & t'e, open on January 20th, 1912, at 10 ..
[202 Hongkong, 17th January, 1912.
VICTORIA
THEATRE.
"TRISTAN AND, ISOLDE," From 17th and succeeding 3 Nights 18th January,
FAREWELL PERFORMANCE
of
The Eminent Artistes and Clever Dancers, HARRIS AND VERNON. Look out for LYNDA DAVIES”
BENEFIT.
MISS
Hongkong, 18th January, 1912.
ON BALE.
158
A TABLE OF THR RATES OF EXCHANGE AT HONGKONG KE
For Demand Drafts on London on the day of or preceeding the departure of the English
Mails; also Table of the Yearly Approximate Averages for 36 years
FROM 1874 to 1909.
Price $2 Cash. On bae at të DALY PRESS Olce, or Local Booksellers.
ORDINARY"
MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS in this Company will be held at the Company's Offices, Victoria Buildings, on THURSDAY, the 25th JANUARY, 1912, at 11.45 o'clock A.M., for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors together with Statement of Accounts for the Year ending 31st December, 1911.
The REGISTER of SHARES of the Com pany will be CLOSED from MONDAY, the 15th January, to THURSDAY the 25th January, 1912 (both days inclusive), during which period no Transfer of Shares can be registered.
By Order of the Board of Directors,
A. SHELTON HOOPER,
Becretary to
THE HONGKONG LAND INVESTMENT & AGENCY COMPANY, LTD.
Greporal Agents for
..[176 The WEST POINT BUILDING CO., LTD, Hongkong, 10th January, 1912. THE HONGKONG LAND INVESTMENT AND AGENCY COMPANY, LTD. AYOTICE IS HERERY GIVEN that the ORDINARY
NWENTY-FOURTH
MEETING of BHAREHOLDERS in this Company will be held at the Com, auy's Offor, Victoria Buildings, on THURSDAY, the 25th JANUARY, 1912, at 12 o'clock Noon, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors together with Statement of Account for the Year
ending 31st December, 1911.
The REGISTER of SHARES of the Company
will be CLOSED from MONDAY, the 15th January, to THURSDAY, the 25th January, 1912 (both days, inclusive), during which period no Transfer of Shares can be registered.
By Order of the Board of Directors,
A. SHELTON HOOPER, Boorstars. Hongkong, 10th January, 1932.
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HONGKONG, CANTON AND MACAO STEAMBOAT COMPANY, LIMITED. NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS,
THE
NINETY FIRST ORDINARY
HALF-YEARLY MEETING of
SHAREHOLDERS in the Company will be held at the Offics of the Company Hotel Mansions, on TUESDAY, the 6th FEBRUARY, at 12 o'clock, Noox, for the purpose of receiving. Report of the Directors, together vidend Statement of
of Accounts, declaring_s confirming the appointment of a Director and olecting Auditors.
ON FIXED DEPOSITS,
For 3 months, 21 per cent. per Annums. For 6 months, 3 per cent. per Annum. For 12 months, 4 per cent, per Annust.
N. J. STABB,
INTEREST allowed on Carreat Accounts så per cent, per annum on Daily Balance and on Fired Deposits as under :—
For 3 months 23 per cent. per annum,
6 道 34.
12
4 #
17
17
*
31 .".
F. C. MACDONALD,
Acting Manager.
Hongkong, 14th July, 1911,
(938
HONGKONG SAVINGS BANK.
THE
HE Business of the above Bank
conducted by the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORA TION. Rules may be obtained on application · INTEREST 0 deposits is allowed at 84 per cont. per annum.
Deponitors may transfer at their option buslando $100 or were to the HONGKONG" AND SHANGHAI BAMK to be plased on FIXED DEPOST st 4 per cent. per annua,
For the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI
BANKING COMPORATION.
N. J. STABB.
Chief Manager
Hongkong, 24th January, 1911,
NED
TEDERLANDSCH-INDISCHH
HANDELSBANK, (NETHERLANDS INDIA COMMERICAN BANK),
ESTABLISHED 1863.
Authorised Capital Fi. 15,000,000 (£1,250,000) Paid up Capital FL. 12,401,050 (81,033,421) Heserve Fund F1, 3,252,157,01 (£271,013)
HRAD OFFICE: AMSTERDAM. HEAD AGENCY: BATAVIA,
LONDON BANKERS
THE WILLIAMS DEACONS Bank, Swiss BANKVEREIN,
BRANCHES AND AGENTS all over the Werld.
THE BANK transsots every description of Banking and Exabange business, ressives mopay In Current Asegent at the rate of 2 por cual pue annam on Daily balances and Rooopta. Fined Deposits at the following rates:-
12 months 4% per annum,
6 do. 30%
do do.
3 do.
32
C. WOLDRINGE, Manager,
No. 8, Des Voeur: Bond Central, Hongkong, 15th August, 1939,
"ITRU BIBHI GOSHI KWAISAL
Chief Manager, Ma (19
Hongkong, 5th Octobe», 1911.
AUSTRALIA AND CHINA, THE CHARTERED BANK OF INDI
INCORPORATED BT ROYAL CHARTER, 135:
HEAD OFRION LONDON.
PAID-UP CAPITAL. ........................................ £1,200,00 REBLY FUND
ESIUSTEMEN £1,625,00 2120000 RESERVE LAABILITIES OF PROPRIE
་ ན་་་་་་་་ས་
INTEREST allowed on Current Accona at the rate of 2 per vent, per aan nin on the Daily balance.
On Fixed Deposita for 12 months 4 per eon! for 6 for 3
WM, DICKSON, Mausger.
F133
Hongkong, 2nd May, 1911.
INTERNATIONAL BANKING
CORPORATION.
CAPITAL PAID UP ... RESERVE FUND
Gold 83,250,000 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 PROVÍNCIAL BANKOPENGLAND,LDA
(MITSU BISHI CO.)
00 AL DEPARTMENT
SOLE PROPRIETORS of TAKABINA DUHI, MUTABE, YOSHINOTANT, HOJO, KANADA, NAMAZUTA, SAYO SHINNEW and KAMIYANÁDA, Collieries,
AGENTS FOR KISHIDAKE AND SAKITO Cosis.
HEAD-OFFICE:—MARUNOUCHI,”
TOKYO.
BRANCH OFFICES-NAGASAKL
· MOJI, KARATRU, WAKAMATSU, KOBE, OBAKA, SHANGHAI, HONGKONG, HANKOW, Cable addresses for above, "IWASAKI" Codes, AI, ABC 6th Ed., Western Union
AGENCIES
YOKOHAMA: M. ASADA, Esq. CHINKIANG: Mestre GEARING & Co. MANILA, Messen, MacONDRAT & CO = SINGAPORE, Mesar. BORNno Co., LAB.
For Particulars, apply to
Y. SHIBUTA, Manager,
No. 2, Podder Street, Hongkong, Hongkong, 10th August, 1911 1603
ON SALE
AT THE
TEM CAPITAL & COUNTIES BANK, LIMITED. HONGKONG DAILY PRESS
BRANCHES AND AGENTS ALL OVER THE WORLD.
The Corporation transsets every description money on Current Account at the rate of with a of Banking and Exchange Business, solver
2 per cent, per sanum on daily balances and socepts Fixed Deposits at the following rates i For 12 months 4 per cent. per sanam. For 6 For
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 23rd January to the 6th February, both days inclusive. By Order of the Board of Directors.
W. E. CLARKE,
Hongkong, 13th January, 1912.
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11
GEORGE HOGG "Matinger, 16,9% QUET Răd, Central
EL287 Hongkong, 21st February, 1911,
OFFICE.
NEW AND UP-TO DATE PLANS OF THE SI-KIANG
0%
WEST RIVER.
PRICE: ONE DOLLAK.
(Hiving all the Important Towns en roufe
from CANTON 20 WUCHOW