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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
NOTICE.
"E HAVE This Day authorised ME.
WWALTER SIEGLER to Sign our
Firm per Procuration.
Hongkong, lat March, 1912,
NOTICE.
REISS & Co.
1385
This Day authorized Ma.
ENTERTAINMENT
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, MARCH 1st, 1912.
INTIMATION
VICTORIA LANE, CRAWFORD
THEATRE.
TO NIGHT! Débat of “
THE WORLD'S CHAMPION CLOG DANCHES, Will-THE BRENNANS-May
THE MAGNIFICENT FILM, "THE QUEEN'S NECKLACE.”
COMINO:
TRD SCIENTIFIC MARVEL,
MOTO-FOZO.
THE QUEALYS, FAMOUS SEEFCH ÄRTISTES. Hongkong, 29th February, 1912. 168
PUBLIC COMPANIES
CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
FORTY-THIRD MEETING of
WFRANCIS BEVINGTON to SigaAREHOLDERS in the Company
our Firm per Procuration,
BRADLEY & Co.. will be held at the Company's Offlers, No. 3 THURS Hongkong and Chins. Queen's Road, Central, Victoris, Hongkong, let March, 1912.
DAY, the 7th 1386
МАКСИ,
at 12 o'clock 1912 Noon, for the purposo of receiving a Statement COMMERCIAL UNION ASSURANCE of Accounts and the Report of the Directors for
the year ending 31st December, 1911.
COMPANY, LIMITED,
TR. EDWIN LESTER GILBERT
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company be CLOSED from 23rd February to 7th By Order of the Board of Directors.
MARNOLD has been pointed LOTING March, both days inclusive.
LOCAL MANAORR of the above Company in Hongkong from This Date until farther notice,
By Order,
P. TESTER,
Local Manager.
1387
Hongkong, 1st March, 1912.
TO LET.
H. F. HICKMAN,
Acting Secretary.
Hongkong, 16th February, 1912
1331
&
CO.,
(Tmarzone.97) -
BOOTS & SHOES
IN
NEW STYLES,
NEW LEATHER. SATISFACTION
GUARANTEED,
WITH EVERY PAIR
$10.50 and $12,50
per pair,
HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE. CO., CHINA and GLASS DEPT.
LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
on Third Floor of Hotel THE FORTY-THIRD ORDINARY
FFICES
Mansiona
Apply to
HENRY HUMPHREYS, Alezenštra Huildings. Hongkong, 1st March, 1912.
[389
PICNIC PARTIES.
THE
LAUNCH FOR HIRE.
EDWARD HE Handsome "KING
HOTEL" LAUNCH can be Hired for Plonio Parties by the Hong or Day.
Apply for Torm to the Manager,
Hongkong, 1st March, 1912.
H. HAYNES.
L389
BIJOU SCENIC
THEATRE.
FLOWER STREET,
AT
TH
MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS
NEW SHAPES AND COLOURINGS IN
SETS
will be held at the Offices of the Undersigned TEA SETS,
at 12 o'clock Nooy, on WEDNESDAY, the
13th March, 1918. RTA
The THANEFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 6th to the 13th Marol, both days inclusive.
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., LTD.,
General Managers,
Hongkong Fire Tasurabice Co., Ltd.
[378 Hongkong, 26th February, 1912. HUMPHREYS ESTATE & FINANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
HAREHOLDERS are hereby notified that
▶ the Dividend on Account of the year 1911, of FORTY CENTS (40 Cents). por Share is now Payable at the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION, Hongkong, on- Warrants to be obtained at the Company's Offee, Alexandra Baildings, Des Voeux Road Central, Hongkong.
JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & SON,
General Managers. Hongkong, 21st February, 1912.
INTIMATIONS
9.15 P.M. Every Evening 9.15 PM. HONGKONG
THE LATEST PICTURES.
THE LATEST GAUMONT, GRAPHIC.
Look out for
MISS FILEEN MURRAY'S BENEFIT on FRIDAY, 8th March, 1912. Special Attractions.
COMING!
VIOLIA,
LILIAN.
COMING 11 THE ORIGINAL GIRLS:
THE SISTERS PRICE
"OUR MOTTO, REFINEMENT, ORIGINALITY 20₫ VERSATILITY. 7.15 P.M. Pictures Only 7.15 P.M. Lessee and Manager: R. H. STEPHENSON
Hongkong, 1st March, 1912.
(390
FOE SINGAPORE, PENANG AND
CALCUTTA.
(Taking Cargo on Through Bills of Lading to Rangoon, Madras and Mauritius.)
THE
HE Steamship
"CATHERINE APCAR"" Captain L. C. Tornesand, will be despatched for the above Ports en TUESDAY, the 5th inst, at 1 F.M.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DAVID SASSOON" & Co..
Agents.
Hongkong, 1st March, 1912.
.LTD.,
(375
SHIRE LINE OF STEAMERS, LTD: NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
FROM EUROPE AND STRAITS,
THE Steamship
"DEN OF GLAMIS,"
having arrived from the above Ports, Consignees of Cargo by her are hereby informed that all Goods are being landed at their risk into the azardous and/or extra hazardous Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Ltd, whence and/or from the wharves delivery may be obtained
Goods not cleared by the 6th Mar. at 6 P.M. will be subject to zent.
All broken, chafed and damaged packages are to be left in the Godowns,where they will be examined on WEDNESDAY, 6th Mar. at 10 am Claims against the Steamer must be presented within 10 days of arrival, otherwise they will not be recognized.
No Fire Insurance will be effected by nam any case whatever.
Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co. Ltd.,
Agents, Hongkong, 29th February, 1912 £59
WANTED.
$355
HORTICULTURAL
BOCIETY.
FLOWER SHOW.
On Ground opposite The Hongkong Club. TO-DAY (FRIDAY), 1ST MARCH:
Open 2 F.. to 6 P.. Admission $1. The Prizes will be distributed at 5 P.M. TO-MORROW (SATURDAY), 2ND MARCH ("
Open 10.30 .. to 3 r.m. Admission 50 obs, 3 P.M. to. & P.M. Admission 20 ota. Children Half-Price.
Tes 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
0
DOST.
1377
N SATURDAY, the 24th February, at about 5.45 P.M. at the Rane Course;
A LADY'S GOLD CHAIN PATTERN PURSE with Gold Chain, Safety Brooch, Pencil and Powder Puff Box attached.
Anyone returning came to Mears. DENNES
& BOWLEY, No. 2, Connaught Road Central, will be suitably rewarded.
Hongkong, 27th February 1912.
B: KOWLOON CRICKET CLUB.
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THE FOURTH ANNUAL DINNER Twat be held at the KING EDWARD HOTEL
TO MORBOW (SATURDAY), 2nd March, at 8 PM.
Chair will be taken by the President, DR. CHA. FORSYTH.
[380
Hongkong, 29th February, 1912 THE LEGAL INSURANCE COMPANY, LTD., OF LONDON.
HAVING bean appointed AGENTS of the above Company, we are prepared. to Grant Policies against, Fire at Current Katen of premium.
HI, SKOTT & Co. Hongkong, 15th February, 1912. THE HONGKONG LAND INVESTMENT AND AGENCY COMPANY; ITEM
[321
DINNER SERVICES,
DESSERT
AQOTION
R.
PUBLIC AUCTION,"
TO LET
TO BE LET,
·On or about 1st March, 1912.
CHOPS
And OFFICE, in Alexandr › Buildings, adjoining the Hongkong
present scumpled by Moses
Wm. Powell, Ltd.
A. S. WATSON & CO., LÆR,
Alexandra Buildings,
Hongkong, 29th August, 1911.
OFFICES TO LET.
[125
the letting by Public Auction Splo, to be held on MONDAY, the 4th day of March, 1912, at 3 pa, at the Office of the PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, by Order of HIS EXCELLENOT THE GOVERNOS, of One Lot 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 fired by the Surveyor of HeOOMS on the let Floor of Wm Powell, IU Ltd.'s, Now Building, Des Vaux Road MAJESTY THE KING, for one farther term of Central; suitable for Ofoes, Eleotrio Light, 75 years.
Lift; Lavatories with all Modern Conveniences: [369
May be inspected on application to PARTICULARS OF THE LOT..
WM. POWELL, LAD,
Alexandra Buildings. Hongkong, 29th February, 1912. [383
Mes Lun Street.
Rughty No.
Locality.
26
Bondary Measurement.
Square Iceti
*
X
Q.
feet
feet
fect
tect
05/4
501,174182,035
الروت
G.
R
PUBLIC AUCTION.
THE Undersigned have received instructions
to Sell by Public Auction,
OF WEDNESDAY,
the 6th March, 1912, at 10 4.3., ̄ ̄⣠̃ ̄ÏM.
NAVAL
YAED,
OLD AND SURPLUS
NAVAL STORES,
Comprising
STREAM HAMMER, VERTICAL
TO LET
OFFICES in KING'S BUILDING.
Apply to
THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST- A MENT & AGENCY CO., ED,
Hongkang. Ist March, 1912.
No
"O LET.
[123
TO. 34, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAI
(SHOP), opposite The Old Past Oilor, No. 2a, D'ÁGUILAR STREET, uitabl tor Godown, sta
Lately occupied by Vienna Café & Co. For Particulars, etc, apply to
CHANG FAT
Care of Tun Sano Far
Same address, THE BANG EAs & Co
- [124
Hongkong, 5th October, 1911.
TO LET.
OMFORTABLE FLAT, either Furnished
ENGINES, LATHE, PROPELLERS, CO or Unfurnished, from 5th March, suitable
DRILLING MACHINE FANS VENTI LATING, HOSES, LAMPSand LANTERNE, TOOLS, OLD IRON and METALS ELECTRIC CABLES. SPARS VICES, COAL SACKS CANVAS, RAGS, OLD INDIA RUBBER, OLD LEATHERS,
OLD BOATS, FURNITURE. ROPE, FIRE WOOD CASKS, TELEPHONES, BIN- NACLES, OLD HOSPITAL STORES, TIMBER SHIELDS, &o, &o., ko,
Terms of Bala:~~As detailəd in the Catalogue.
HUGHES & HOUGH.
SETS, BLANKETS CARPETS MATTINGS,
COFFEE CUPS and SAUCERS.
LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.
The BAND of
S.M.S. "Scharnhorst
THE
will give a
Concert
IN
THEATRE ROYAL
* TO-NIGHT (FE(DAY), 1ST MARCH, 1912,
By courtesy of Admiral Krosigk, the Captain and Officers.
(51
ور
ROBINSON PIANO Co., Ld.
1912-NOW READY-1912
JUBILEE YEAR OF PUBLICATION.
THE DIRECTORY
CHINA,
By Appointment, Auctioneers to the Admiralty.
Hongkong, 29th February, 1912.
FOR SALE
FOR SALE.
[391
MALL ABRATED WATER FACTORY ss whole or in lots of Bottles, Boxes Machinery, Gas Motor, sto
Box 11, Apply to-
Care of "Daily Prom" Office! Hongkong, 18th January, 1912. [207
FOR SALE.
ERRINGTON, 7-Roomed House, Peak
Road, beautiful situation. For Terms, apply to
D
C. SCHROTER, Care of Messrs. GABREIS, BORNER & Co.,
King's Buildings, IIIed, Hongkong, 10th July, 1911.
[125
SPECIALITIES.
[END for our own make:
PORK SAUSAGES, BEEF SAUSAGES,
BRAWN,
for Married Couple or Bachelor, close to St Paul's College.
For particulars, apply--
"IOTA," P.O. Bor 107. (374
Hongkong, 27th February, 1912,
N
TO LET.
BEACONSFIELD · ́ARCADE
TO.9
(Shop) BEACONSFIELD.
C.M.E. PEAK BUNGALOW, Furnished, for 3 months.
"KELLETT CREST," No. 66, PEAK Furnished from 15th May, 1912, to 31st March 1913,
EGGESFORD.” No. 114, PRAX Fornished or Unfurnished from 1st April, 1912. 6 ROOMS.
The EYBIE: 6 Rooms, Tennis Court and Large Garden.
TO LET FURNISHED, BECKENHAM KENT &-Roomed House standing in own Grannda, Large Lawn and Garden. Servanta may be retained. 20 minutes from Victoria or City. Photos can been seen here.
No. 57, PEAYA GRANDE, Macao.
· FOR SALE-Tòn Caner, at Posk, com-. manding a Magnificent View of the Harbour and Adjacent Irlanda,
Apply to LINSTEAD & DAVIS.
3rd Floor, Alexandra Bulldings. [122 Hongkong, 29th February, 19:2
TO LET.
OFFICE in Alexandra Buildings.
Apply...
4. S. WATSON & Co., LTD., Alexandra Buildings. Hongkong 26th February 1912. [367
TO LET.
LODOWN, No. 4, New Praya, Kennedy
Town.
PRESSED BEEF
Apply
THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST.
·MENT & AGENCY CO., LD.
1366
CORNED BEEF AND CORNED PORK
We guarantee satisfaction.
Hongkong, 1st March. 1912
$120
THE
NEW And
DAIRY FARM CO., LTD.
BROWN, JONES & Co.
130
TALIAN MARBLE FIGURES
OROSSES
and HEADSTONES,
BLACK, RED and GEEY GRANITE MEMORIALS in Blook.
WREATHS with Glass Shades from $4-up.
BROWN, JONES & Co.,
41, Morrison Hill Road, Telephone 423. Hongkong. 18th October 1911
AND CHRONICLE 42
JAPAN,
FOR
STRAITS SETTLEMENTS, COREA, INDO-CHINA, STAM, THE PHILIPPINES, NETHERLANDS-INDIA, BORNEO, &c.
THIS Work is NOW READY, and can be obtained from the Hexagong DAILY PERS OFFICH and Loss! Booksellers. The work is isoned in two Editions: Complete, $10; DURING my Absence, and until marcher Smaller Edition, 35. The Larger Edition contains Fifteen Maps and Plant.
Hongkong, 26th February, 1912.
Mr. MOWBRAY STAFFORD NORTHCUTE has been appointed derma SECESTARI, MBA, A IN SAKE
By Order of the Board of Director
-A. SHELTON HOOPER,
Sooratury Hongkong, 24th February, 1912.
TENDERS.
[363
TENDERS are invited for the Supply of
UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG
OPENING CEREMONY.
THE UNIVERSITY BUILDINGS will be OPENED on MONDAY, 1 on 11th, 1912 DNA HIB BACALLERST BIR FREDERICK J. D. LUGARD, G.C.M.G. D.SO., GOVERNOR OF HONGKONG AND CHANCELLOR OF THE UNIVERSITY.
LABOUR and JUNES for Admiralty C.B., Coating for a period of 12 months from the 1st April, 1912.
certain
UNIVERSITY BAZAAR.
The Opening Ceremony of the University Buildings on March 11th, 1912, will be followed
by a SIX DAYS' BAZAAR (Masch 11th to 16th inclusive) in the Buildings and Grounds, in aid of the funds of the University,
TO LET.
COMMODIOUS Nathan Road, Kowloon, Fossation, Cheap Rentals.
SHOPS. Immediału
J
KOWLOON MARINE LOT 48, Yaumati, Ares 85,200 square feet with- 255 feet San Frontage. Especially suited for Storage of Coal, timber, &c.
Apply to
HUMPHREYS. ESTATE & FINANCE.
COMPANY, LIMITED. Hongkong, 2nd November, 1911. [134
TO LET.
THE KOWLOON HOTEL PREMISES (776HE
with Flower and Vegetable Gardens. Suitable for Mesa, Immediate possession.
Apply to
DON'T READ THIS. UNLESS YOU WISH TO DRESS WELL)
7E have Just Unpacked a Beautiful.
WE Range of SILK GOODS, suitable
for Ladies and Gent's Wear, from a leading Japanese Manufacturer Supplying the same goods to Messrs. Peter Robinson's, London.
Call early before we are sold out..
HOOSAIN-ALI & Co.,
No. 14, Queen's Road Central, Corner of Zetland Street, Hongkong, 160
Hongkong, 12th February, 1912
GRACA & CO.
Dealers in G POSTAGE STAMPS, PICTORIAL POST CARDS
FLOWER SHEDS, Toys, BookB, MANILA CIGARS and CIGARETIES.
- HongKong HoTAL BUILDING, Dua
PADDRE STREET HONGKONG.
SINGON & CO.
135
THE SPANISH PROCURATION,
2, Seymour Road, Hongkong, 14th February, 1912. -* [311
TO LET
T SHAMEEN (British Concession); -
Spacious Two-Storeyed GODOWN smitable also as a Silk Godown,
Apply to
STEMSSEN & CO. Mom Hongkong or Canton. (195 Hongkong, 15th January, 1912.
TO LET-FURNISHED.
HOUSE & TAI-PO, May to October,
Apply
L. GIBBS,
6. Beaconsfeld Arcade.
[264 Hongkong, 1st February1912,
TO LET.
NE ROOM, 30 feet by 20 feet with ONE 30 ford Floor, Prince Bailding, facing Now In Courts.
Apply-
LEIGH & ORANGE,
1, Das Vœur Road Central, **Hongkong, 6th February, 1912. [250
Ferms for Tendering can be obtained on application to the NAVAL STORE OFFICES, ECRETARY for the SINGAPORE HLM. NAVAL YARD, Hongkong, and Tenders CLUB-In addition to the Parely should be lodged in the Commodore's Office Recretarial Duties he will be required to not later than Noon on the 11th March 1912
internal Bupervise the caterer and all the
A deposit of One Hundred Dolill be arrangements of the Clab, which is non redired from persons tendering, and will be residential. Applicants should state previous rotarned in the event of non-scooptanes of the exhibition of some of the finest collections of porcelain la China Groad Military and Naval Steel, Metal and Hardware Merchant Bu experiones, when available and give Good salary to suitable applicant.
Address--
365]
references. tender
CHAIRMAN,
9 Collyer Quay, Singapore.
F. WESTON,
NAVAL STORY OFFICER.
H.M. NAVALY KED,"
· Hongkong, 36th February, 1912, [368
A great variety of European, Chinese and Japanese Articles and Curios for Bale; Entertainments and evening Conversions, Chinese Theatre, ato, etc., sta.
Further details will be published in dus conres. Hongkong, 15th February, 1912,
(292
Estantisind d.D. 1880,
ON SALE,
OUND VOLUMES of the HONG KONG Wholesale and Betall fromuungen, Ng~ 5 WEEKLY PRESS, JANUARY to JUNE,
ron and Foundry Coke Importers General 1911. With INDEX. Price $7.50 Strokoupers and Shipshandlers. Nos. 35 & 37, | On Sale at the “Honsxong DALLE PRESI Kisa Loone Bezans (2nd St, want of Central | Office, a ne za Market). Telephone No. 515
Hongkong, 27th March, 1910,