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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
KOWLOON CRICKET CLUB.
THE FOURTH ANNUAL DINNER Twill be held at the KING EDWARD HOTEL
un. SATURDAY, the 2nd March, at 8 PM.
Chair will be taken by the President, DE. CHAS. FORSTTK
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Hongkong, 29th February, 1912. HONGKONG BENEVOLENT SOCIETY.
THE Ciol to add to its Memberabip.
COMMITTEE of this Society would
Merzbor'« Bubscription is $12.00 per annum bat any donation would be gratefully receited.
Buboriptions may be sent to the Hon. Treasurer,
Mns. N. J. STABB,
St. John's Place. Hongkong, 29th February, 1912. 1:382
OFFICES TO LET.
OOMS on the 1st Floor, of Wm. Powell,
ENTERTAINMENT.
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 29rx, 1912.
VICTORIA LANE,
THEATRE.
TO NIGHT!
Debut of
THE WORLD'S CHAMPION CLOG DANŬERS, Will THE BRENNANS-May
THE MAGNIFICENT FILM, "THE QUEEN'S NECKLACE"
THE SCIENTIFIʊ Maryoly- MOTO-FOZO.
COMING?
THE QUEALYS, FAMOUS SKE, CH ARTISTES. Hongkong, 29th February, 1912.
(58)
PUBLIC COMPANIES
CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
TIE FORTY-THIRD MESTİNG of TSHAREHOLDERS in the Company will be held at the Company's Offres, No. Queen's Road, Central. Victoria, on THURS DAY, the 7th MABCH, 1912, at 13 o'clock Noor, for the purpose of receiving à Statement Accounts and the Report of the Directors for
ending 31st December, 1911. The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company
March, both days inclusive.
By Order of the Board of Directors.
H. F. HICKMAN,
Acting Secretary. Hongkong, 15th February, 1912
ROM. Now Building. Des Voeux Road will be CLONED on 23rd February to
Central, suitable for OBoes: Electric Light, Lift; Lavatories with all Modern Conveniences,
May be iuspected on application to-
Wx, POWELL, LTD.,
Alexandra Buildings, Hongkong, 29th February, 1912.
1383
G.
R.
PUBLIC AUCTION. ...........
WE Undersigned have received instructions
T
to Sell by Public Auction,-
ON WEDNESDAY,
HONGKONG TRE INSURANCE CÓ,
LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
FORTY-THIRD ORDINARY MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS
the 6th March, 1912, at 10 A.M., at H.M. will be held at the Offices of the Undersigned
NAVAL YARD,
OLD
AND
SURPLUS
NAVAL STORES,
Comprising:
STEAM HAMMER. VERTICAL ENGINES. LATHE PROPELLERS, DRILLING MACHINE, FANS VENTI LA TING, HOSES, LAMPS and LANTEENS, TOOLS, OLD IRON and METALS, ELECTRIC CARLES SPARS. VICES, COAL SACKE, CANVAS, RAGS, OLD INDIA-RUBBER, ·OLD LEATHERS, BLANKETS, CARPETS, MATTINGS, OLD BOATS, FURNITURE ROPE. FIRE. WOOD. CASES, TELEPHONES, BIN. NACLES, OLD HOSPITAL STORES,
TIMBER SHIELDS, ko, do, do,
Terms of Sale :—Asdetailed in the Catalogue.
HUGHES & HOUGH,
By Appointment, Auctioneers to the Admiralty. Hongkong, 29th February, 1912. [381
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
THE P. & O. 8. N. Co.'s Steamer
THE P
"INDIA."
FROM BOMBAY, COLOMBO AND
STRAITS.
Consignees, of Cargo by the above-named Texel are hereby informed that their goods are being landed and placed AT THEIR Risk in the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company's Godowns at Kowloon, where each Consignment will be sorted ont Mark by Mark and delivery can be obtained as the Goods are landed.
Optional Goods will be landed hore unless instructions are given to the contrary within 6 hours,
Goods not cleared by the 6th March, at 47,, will be subject to rent.
No Fire Insurance will be effected by mo in
·Buy, cass whatever.
Damaged Packages must be left in the Co- dows for examination by the Consignee's and the Company's surveyors, Mosers, Gondard & DOUGLAS, at 10 AM. on MONDAYS and THURS DAYS. All Claims must be presented within ton days of the steamer's arrival here, after which date they cannot be recognised. No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns,
E. A. HEWETT,
Superintendent. Hongkong, 28th February, 1912,
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
THE
THE P. & O. 8. N. Co.'s Steamor
"NUBIA."
FROM ANTWERP, LONDON, MALTA, PORT SAID, SUEZ AND STRAITS. Cousiguves of Cargo by the above-named Vessel are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed and placed at THRIB RISK-in the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co's Godownsat Kowloon, where each Consign- ment will be sorted out Mark by Mark and delivery can be obtained as the Goods are landed. Optional Goods will be loaded here unless instructions are given to the contrary within
korire.
Goods not cleared by the 6th March, at 4P.M., will be subject to rent.
No Fire Insurance will be effected by me in any case whatever.
"Damaged packages must be latt in the Godowns for examination by the Consignees” and the Company's surveyors, Mosary. Goddard and Douglas, at 10 m. on MONDAYS and THUESDAYS, All Claims must be presented within ten days of the steamer's arrival here, after which date they cannot be recognised No Claims will be admitted after the Goods bare left the Godowns.
E. A. HEWETT,
Superintendent..
Hongkong, 28th February, 1912.
WANTED.
HARBOUR ENGINEER, must be total
sbstainer.
Apply with references and salary required to
MESSES, W. B. BAILEY & CO, LTD. Hongkong, 17th February, 1912. 1339
WANTED.
ECRETARY for the SINGAPORE
CLUB-In addition to the Purely Baratarial Duties he will be required to
at 12 o'clock NOON, on WEDNESDAY," the 13th MARON, 1912.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 6th to the 13th March, both days inclusive.
JÁRDINË, MATHESON & Co., LTD., General Managers. Hongkong Fire Insurance Co., Ltd.
[378 Hongkong, 25th February, 1912.
HUMPHREYS ESTATE & FINANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
CHAREHOLDERS are hereby notified that of FORTY CENTS (40 Couts) per Share is the Dividend on Account of the year 1911, How Payable at the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING COLPORATION, Hongkong, Offiou, Alexandra Baildings, Des Voeur Road Warrants to be obtained at the Company's
Central, Hongkong.
JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & SON,
General ManagerU. -
[355 Hongkong, 21st February, 1912
INTIMATIONS.
HONGKONG GENERAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
NOTICE.
THE
on
THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
of the Members of the HONGKONG, GENERAL CHAMBER of COMMERCE will be hoki TO-DAY (THURSDAY), the 29th FERUARY, 1912, at 4 o'clock P.M., precisely, in the OLD CHAMBER or CommsicE ROOM, CITY HALL, for the following purposes:---- (To ressive the Report and Accounts of
the Committee for the year ended 31st December, 1911.
2)
To elect a new Committee
(3)
To transsot any General Business, By Order,
E. A. M. WILLIAMS,
Becretary. Hongkong, 21st February, 1912.
ONGKONG
1356
HORTICULTURAL
H° SOCIETY,
FLOWER SHOW.
On Ground opposite The Hongkong Club. TO.MORROW (FRIDAY), 1ST MARCH:
Open 2 PM to 6 PM. Admission $1. The Prizes will be distributed at 5.P.M. SATURDAY, 2ND March:
Open 10.30 AM. to 3 P.M. Admission 50 cis. 3 p.m. to 5 pm. Admission 20 ots. Children Half-Price,
Ten will be obtainable on the Ground. By permission of Lt Col HAMILTON and OFFICERS the Band of the King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry will play on both days
from 2.30 to 6.P.M.
Hongkong, 28th February, 1912 1377
THE LEGAL INSURANCE COMPANY.
LTD., OF LONDON.
- TRADE MARK NEG IS PAT ORE 2 OF LABICON
&
INTIMATION
CRAWFORD
CO.,
(TELEEMONE 97.)
BOOTS & SHOES
IN
NEW STYLES,
INTIMATIONS
LOST.
`N SATURDAY, the 24th February, át
O at the Race Course,
LADY'S GOLD CHAIN PATTERN PURSE with Gold Chain, Safety Brooch, Pencil and Powder Puff Box attached.
Anyone returning same to Messrs. DENNYS & BOWLEY, No. 2, Connaught Road Central, will be suitably rewarded.
Hongkong, 27th February 1912.
B
TENDERS.
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TENDERS are invited for the Supply of LABOUR and JUNEB for Admiralty-
from the 1st April, 1912.
NEW LEATHER. Cling for a period of 12 months vortain
SATISFACTION
GUARANTEED,
WITH EVERY PAIR
$10.50 and $12.50
per pair.
CHINA and GLASS DEPT.
NEW SHAPES
TEA SETS,
AND COLOURINGS IN
DINNER SERVICES.
DESSERT SETS,
COFFEE CUPS and SAUCERS.
LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.
S.M.S.
THE
The BAND
of
“Scharnhorst
will give a
Concert
IN
THEATRE
ROYAL
TO-MORROW (FRIDAY), 1ST MARCH, 1912,
By courtesy of Admiral Krosigk, the Captain and Officers.
[51
ROBINSON PIANO Co., LD.
1912-NOW READY-1912
JUBILEE YEAR OF PUBLICATION.
THE DIRECTORY
CHINA,
1366
AND CHRONICLE
FOR
JAPAN, - STRAITS SETTLEMENTS, COREA, INDO-CHINA, ·SIAM, THE PHILIPPINES, NETHERLANDS-INDIA, BORNEO, &co.
HAVING been appointed A prepared T OFFICE, and Local Booksellers. The work is issued in two Elitions: Complete, 310;
AGENTS of || HIS Work is NOW READY, and can be obtained from the HoxoxoNG DAILY PRES
to Grant Policies against Fire at Current Rates | Smaller Edition, 36. The Larger Edition contains Fifteen Maps and Plans. of prémium.
H: SKOTT & Co.. Hongkong, 15th February, 1912 **321
THE HONGKONG LAND INVESTMENT AND AGENCY COMPANY, LTD.
DURING
URING my Abance and until further 'notice Mr. "MOWBRAY STAFFORD NORTHCOTE has been appointed Acrino SECRETART.
By Order of the Board of Directors,
A. SHELTON HOOPER,"
Secretary Hongkong, 24th February, 1912. (363
THE CHINESE ENGINEERING AND MINING CO, LTD.
NOTICE.
Hongkong, 26th February, 1912
UNIVERSITY OF HONGKONG
OPENING CEREMONY.
THE UNIVERSITY BUILDINGS will be OPENED on MONDAY, MARCH 11th, 1912, T11 AM by HIS EXOBULENCY WIN FREDERICK J. D. LUGARD, 4C 1962, C.B, D.§.0, GOVERNOR OF HONGKONG AND CHANCELLOR OF THE UNIVERSITY,
UNIVERSITY BAZAAR.
The Opening Ceremony of the University Buildings on March 11th, 1912, will be followed
anpercise the caterer and all the internal the Company's Financial Year ends on a SIX DAYS BAZAAR (March 11th to 16th inclusive) in to 87 and Grounds,
29th Febrasry it is partionlarly requested in aid of the funds of the University, Turnagements of the Club, Whicle to worthat all OUTSTANDING ACCOUNTS aguinat residential. Applicants should state previous the Company be presented for payment befare experience, when available and give references. that date. Good salary to suitable applicant,
DODWELL & Co., LTE,,
Agents
1330 Hongkong, 16th February, 1912.
Address
366]
CHAIRMAN,
9 Collyer Quay, Singapore,
agrost variety of Europesa, Chinese and Japanese Articles and Curios for "Bals; exhibition of some of the finest collections of porpelain in China: Grand Milltary and Naval Entertainments and evening Convespasione, Chinese Theatre, ste, etc., etc.
Further details will be pablished in dus course. Hongkong, 15th February, 1912,
Ferme for Tendering can be obtained on application to the NAYAL STORE OFFICER H.M. NAVAL YARD, Hongkong, and Teaters should be lodged in the Commodore's Office not later than Noon on the 11th March, 1912.
A deposit of One Hundred Dollars will bo required from persons tendering, and, will be returned in the event of non-acceptance of the tender.
F. WESTON, * NAVAL STORE OFFICER. H.M. NAVAL YARD, Hongkong, 26th February, 1912.
AUCTION
R.
Gr.
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PUBLIC AUCTION,
ARTICULARS and CONDITIONS of PARTICULARS and CONDITIONS of to be held on MONDAY, the 4th day of March, 1912, at 3 F.21, at the Offices of the PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, by Order of HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR, of Ons Int of CROWN LAND at Mes Lun Street, 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 MANY TER KIND, for one further term of
-75 years.
No, of Bale
Registry
PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.
Locality.
Benndary
Measurements.
*.
feet feet
34/ł
616
[369
Contente
napal gent
→ Upset Trgo.
I.
feet foot
1,174
182,83
FOR SALE
FOR SALE.
UMALL AERATED WATER FACTORY
as a whole or in lots of Bottles, Boxse Machinery, Gas Motor, etc.
Box 11. Apply to
Care of "Daily Press” Offos, Hongkong, 18th January, 1912, [207
FOR SALE,
DERRINGTON, 7.Roomed House, Pear
Bosd, beautiful situation,
For Torms, apply to
C. SCHRÖTER, Care of Messrs. GABREIS, BORNER & Co.,
King's Buildings, IIIed.
[125 Hongkong, 10th July, 1911.
SPECIALITIES.
SEND for our own make :--
PORK SAUSAGES,
BEEF SAUSAGES,
PRESSED BEEF
BRAWN,
CORNED BEEF AND CORNED POEK
We guarantee satisfaction.
THE
DAIRY FARM CO., LTD.
*30
BROWN, JONES & Co..
TTALIAN 'MARBLE FIGURES
ITAHANSES And HEADSTONES, BLACK RED and GREY GRANITE MEMORIALS in Stook,
TO LET
TO LET.
FFICES in King'à BUILDING.
Apply to--
THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST-
MENT & AGENCY (0., LD. Hongkong, 1st February, 1912.
TO LET.
€123
NSHOP opposite The Old Post Office,
TO. 34, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAI
No. BA D'ÁGUILAR STREET, uitable for Godown, sto.
Lately occupied by Vienna Café & Co. For Particulars, eto, apply to
CHANG FAT
Care of YEE BANG FAT
Same address, YEE SANG FAT & Co
[124
Hongkong, 5th October, 1911.
TO LET.
YOMFORTABLE FLAT, aither Furnished or Unfurnished, from 5th March, suitable for Married Couple or Bachelor, close to St Paul's College.
For particulars, apply--
"IOTA," P.O. Bor 107. Hongkong, 27th February, 1912 [374
TO LET.
9, BEACONSFIELD ARCADE
NO (Shop)
BEACONSFIELD.
C.M.S. PEAK BUNGALOW, Furnished, for.3 months.
KELLETT CREST," No. 66, PEAK Farnished from 15th May, 1912, to 31st March 1913.
"EGGESFORD," No. 114, PIAL Furnished of Unfurnished from lat April, 1912. 6 ROOMS.
The EYRIE, 6 Booms Tennis Court and Large Garden.
TO LET FURNISHED, BECKENHAM KENT B-Roomed House standing in own Grounds, Large Lawn and Garden. SerraRÍA may be retained. 20 minutes from Victoria of City Photos can boon soon hore.
No. 57, PRAYA GRANDE, Mono. FOR BALETOE ÜZEST, at Peak, com. manding a Magaiñcent View of the Harbour
and Adjacent Irlanda,
Apply to--- LINSTEAD & DAVIS,
3rd Floor, Alexandrs Buildings. Hongkong, 29th February, 1912 [127
TO LET.
OFFICE in Alexandra Buildings.
Apply
A. S. WATSON & CO., LTD., Alexandra Bulldings. Hongkong 26th February 1912. £367
Go
TO LET.
ŁODOWN, No. 4, New Prays, Kennedy
Town.
Apply
THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST
MENT & AGENỰT 00, LD. Hongkong, 1st February, 1912.
TO LET
NEW and COMMODIOUS
Nathan Boat
Possession, Cheap Rentals.
120
SHOPS, Immediate
KOWLOON MARINE LOT 48, Taumată, Áres 85,200 square feet with 255 fest Ba Frondage.
Especially suited for Storage of. Goal fiber, dâ
Apply to
HUMPHREYS ESTATE & FINANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. Hongkong, 2nd November, 1911, [134
TO LET,
THE KOWLOON HOTEL PREMISES
Suitable for Mesa, Immediate possession.
Apply to
Twith Flower and Vegetable Gardens,
THE SPANISH PROCURATION,
2, Beymour Bood. Hongkong, 14th February, 1912.
TO LET
1311
T SHAMEEN (British Concession), a
Spacious Two-Storeyed GODOWN suitable also as a Silk Godown,
A
Apply to
SIEMSSEN & Co,
Hongkong a Canton.
Hongkong, 15th January, 1912.
TO LET FURNISHED,
HOUSE at TAI-PO, May to October. A
Apply...
L GIBBS, 6. Beaconsfield Arcade. Hongkong, 1st February, 1912. [264
TO LET.
WREATHS with Glass Bhades from 34 up. ONE ROOM, 30 feet by 20 feet, with
BROWN, JONES & Co.,
41, Morrison Hill Road. Telephone 423." "Hongkong, 18th October 1911. 1776
DON'T READ THIS.
UNLESS YOU WISH TO DRESS WELLĄ
Verandab, on Third Floor Prince's Building, facing New Law Courts.
Apply
LEIGH & ORANGE,
1, Des Voeux Road Central, Hongkong, 6th February, 1912. [260
TO BE LET. On or about lat March, 1912.
CHOPS and OFFICE, in Alexandy? 7E have Just Unpacked a Beautiful Dispensary, present occupied by Mos Buildings, adjoining the Hongkong WBonge of SILK GOODS, suitable Powell, Ltd. for Ladies' and Gent's Wear, from a leading Japanese Manufacturer Supplying the same goods to Messrs. Peter Robinsona, London.
Call early before we are sold ont.
HOOSAIN-ALI & Co.,
No. 14. Queen's Road Central, Corner of Zetland Street, Hongkong. Hongkong, 12th February, 1912, 160 GRACA & CO.
Dealers in
POSTAGE STAMPS, PLOTORIAL POST CARDS
FLOWER SEEDS, TOTE, BOOKS, S MANILA CIGARE AND CIGARETIES,
HONGKONG HOTEL BUILDING,
[292
135
PEDDER STREET HONGKONG;
A. S. WATSON & Co., Læn,
Alexandra Buildings, Hongkong, 29th August, 1911. [123
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(Ch Daily Prose), PURED DALEY, Is the oldest and still immeasurably the best Advertising medium among the Native Community.
Established for over Furrr Ymazs, Circulates argely throughout southern Chisw
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