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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
BANK HOLIDAYS.
TN Accordance with Ordinace No. 5 of 1912
I cordero GS 51118
4
ENTERTAINMENTS
THEATRE
ROYAL.
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8eð, 1913,
MAURICE E. BANDMANN PRESENTS
THE NEW
BANDMANN OPERA CO.
TO-NIGHT!
AND
TO-NIGHT H
TO-MORROW NIGHT ⠀⠀⠀
CLOSED for the Transaction of PUBLIC THE
BUSINESS on FRIDAY, SATURDAY and
MONDAY, the 5th, 6th and 8th instant.
Hongkong, 3rd Apřil, 1912
NOTICE,
1533
Interest Responsibility of Mt.
The Great Opera Bonts,
CHOCOLATE
SOLDIER.
Saturday, April 6th i
The New Charming Musical Comedy, THE KING'S BRIDE.
TMENING FERNANDEZ out F MONDAY, and TUESDAY, April 8th and 9th
CEASED on 1st April, 1912,
FERNANDEZ & CÓ. Hongkong, 2nd April, 1912.
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KOWLOON-CANTON BAILWAY.
(BRITISH SECTION.)
NOTICE.
THE PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED that during the BASTER HOLIDAYS from FRIDAY, April 5th, to MONDAY, April 8th, both dates inclusive, an additional Train will leave KowLOON at 1015 AM, for Tarro, FANLING and SHAM CHUN,
The Express Train from CANTON arriving KOWLOON at 6.50 P.M. will also call at FANLING at 6.10 P.M. on the above dates to pick up passengers.
Intending passengers may obtain tickets in advance at the Head Ofles, Kowloon, available on any of the above dates.
By Order,
H. P. WINSLOW,
Manager.
Kowloon, 2nd April, 1912
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A GOOD OPPORTUNITY FOR THOSE WHO ARE TIRED OF THEIR OWN COOKS AND THEIR COOKING.
THE ROYAL
GEORGE
HOTEL
provides an easy way out for those who bave constant trouble with their cooks, by placing within their resòb, full and rich Marius at the following extremely low rates:-
Month per
per Month Füll-Moss... 840.00 | Dinner alone...$20.00 Tin and Dinner $35,00 Breakfast and Tifin alone.$18.00
Dinner.$28.00 Breakfast snd
Breakfast ...810.00 Tifan
M: J. NATHAN, Manager.
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...$26.00
Kowloon, 3rd April, 1912,
NOTICE.
THE Interest and Responsibility of Mr.
RONALD, GREIG in
our
Firm
terminated on 30th March, 1912.
Fooohow, 1st April, 1912.
M. W. GREIG & Co.
NOTICE
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TRONALD GREIO in our
THE Interest and Responsibility of ME, Firm
terminated on 30th March, 1912.
Foochow, 1st April, 1912.
TURNER & Co.
1522
CHINESE IMPERIAL GOVERNMENT 7% SILVER LOAN of 1886, "E."
5137 HALF-YEarly Drawing,
"NTEREST due and DRAWN BONDS of
I alis LOAN will be Payable at the Offices
of the Corporation on and after the 30th March, 1912
List of Drawn Bonds can be obtained on application to the Undersigned.
For the Arst time in Hongkong, The present Rage of London, The Great Musical Play, THE COUNT OF LUXEMBOURG,
From Daly's Theatre, London. WEDNESDAY, April 10th:
The Famous Gaiety Musical Comedy. THE RUNAWAY GIRL. CHUESDAY, April 11th :
Mr. George Edwardes" Brilliant Musical Enosess, THE GIRL IN THE TRAIN.
Plan Now Open at MOUTRIE'S.
PRICES $3.50, #2 and $1. Doors Open at 8:30 PM. Commence at 9.15 FM. Hongkong, 3rd April, 1912
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VICTORIA THEATRE.
SPECIAL BAND NIGHTS:
By kind permission of Cok HAMILTON and OFFICHES, The Band of the 1st EO.Y.L.I. will play every THURSDAY NIGHT, when Special Programmes will be arranged.
Stupendous Production,
The 1912 Masterpiece.
SAINT GEORGE
AND THE DRAGON.
A Drama that Grips your Audience with a Climax that Brings Thunders of Applause.
And the famous Artists, HARRY" THE QUEALYS NELLIE TWO PERFORMANCES NIGHTLY, 7:15 PM. and 9.15 PM. GRAND MATINEES- SATURDAY AND SUNDAY; ̃AT 4 P.M.. Hongkong, 30th March, 1912.
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FOR SALE
FOR SALE,
DERBINGTON, 7-Round House, Fash
For Terms, apply to
situation.
C. SCHRÖTER Care of Mesars. GARBELA, BORNER & CO.,
King's Buildings, IIIrd:
Hongkong, 10th July, 1911;
FOR SALE,
With or Without Furniture.
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66 OR CREST," No. 8, The Fan, with Tennis Court. Commanding a magnificent view of the Harbour and Adjecor Telauds.
Apply-
LINSTEAD & DAVIS, 3rd foor, Almanzdra Buildinga Hongkong, 7th March, 1912.
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FOR THE HONGKONG & SHANGHAL BANKING THE PARIS TOILET COMPANY, LTD.
CORPORATION,
Agents issuing the Loan,
N. J. STABB,
Chief Manager.
Hongkong, 30th March, 1912.
1528
(IN. LIQUIDATION.)
FOR SALE.
THE HUSINESS of Hairdressers T
and THE CONGKONG AND MANILA YUEN Stock in trade, Furniture, Fittings Fixturas, Barbers as a going concern including SHENG EXCHANGE TRADING Goodwill, &o., bat excluding Book Debts..
CO., LTD.
Particulars can be had on application to the Undersigned to whom all suquiries and offers should be addrossed.
T
(IN LIQUIDATION.)
THE CREDITORS of the above-named Company, whether large or small, are particularly request it to attend a MEETING to be held on TUESDAY, the 2nd day of APEIL, 1912, at 4 o'clock, r.m., at the Company's Office at No. 25 (2nd floor), Des Voeux Roadi Contral, Hongkong
BUSINESS: To consider
s proposal put forward by the majority of the creditors to accept 75 per veut in full satisfaction of all claims against the said Company.
LAU CHU PAK
Official Liquidator,
Hongkong, 28th March, 1912.
BROWN, JONES & Co.
J. HENNESSEY SETH,
Liquidator, No. 5, Queen's Road Central, Hongkong, 28th March, 1912. [508
DON'T READ THIS. UNLESS YOU WISH TO DRESS WELL.
TE have Just Unpacked a
WE
Beautiful Range of SILK
GOODS, suitable for Ladies'
and
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Gent's Wear, from a leading Japanese Manufacturer Supplying
TALIAN MARBLE FIGURES, the same goods to Messrs. Peter TOCROSSED HEADSTONES BLACK, BED and GREY GRANITE, Robinson's, London.
MEMORIALS in Stook.
WREATHS with Glaes Blades from 34 up.
BROWN, JONES & CO.,
41, Morrison Hill Boad. Telephone 423 Hongkong, 18th October 1911.
1776
Call early, before we are sold out.
HOOSAIN-ALI & Co.,
No. 14, Queen's Road Central, Jorner of Zetland Street, Hongkong. Hongkong, 29th March, 1912. (50
LIGHTERAGE.
THE HONGKONG
AND
KOWLOON
WHARF AND GODOWN Co. andertake every description of lighter work, including testahipments in the Harbour, delivery to any water frontage in the Colony, and conveyance to Canton and West River ports. Small quantities handled and specially low rates quoted for large quantities.
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LANE.
INTIMATION
BANK'S
MERCANTILE INDIA, LIMITED.
CRAWFORD TOATE BANK
& CO.
AGENTS FOR
CHUBBS.SAFES
BOOK QUALITY
LOCKS, CASH and DEED BOXES
BURGLAR AND
PHILLIPS SAFES
PROOF
REPAIRS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION UNDERTAKEN.
ESTIMATES FREE.
TELEPHONE 97..
AUTHORISED CAPITAL
DJBSORBED
ATE
HEAD' Orvram i
LONDON, EC.
BRANCHING? Galla
Singapore,
Pening.
$1,500,000 125,000 562,000 355,000
OF
MAID UP
RESERYE FUND
40, Threadneedle Street,
Bombay.
Caloutta
Howana.
Madras
Kota Bahru, Kelantan.
Karachi.
Kuala Lumpur, F.M.9.
Bangoon.
Hongkong.
Colembe. Kandy.
Shangbad.
AGENTS IN JAPAN 1
MJARDINE, MATHESON & CO., LAD.
BAXXXES
BANK OF ENGLAND. LONDON JOINT Brock BANK, LED, Every description of Banking and Exchange business transacted Stocks, and Shares bought and sold on account of Constituents. Letters of Credit granted on Agents and Correspondents all over the world.
INTEREST allowed on Current Accounts wi 2 per cent. per annum on Daily Balance and on Fixed Deposits at rates which may be ascertained an application.
F. C. MACDONALD, Manager. Hongkong, 29th March, 1912.
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THE BANK OF TAIWAN, LIMITED
(INCORPORATED BY SPECIAL IMPERIAL CHARTER).
Capitale -Toile Capital Erbseribed (paid up)
Tem 10,000,000 ...Yen 6,250,000
1
BANKS
HONGKONG SAVINGS BANK.
of the above Bank
Tonducted by the HONGKONG AND
SHANGHAI: BANKING
CORPORA
TION. Eules may be obtained on application INTEREST a deposite is allowed at 34 per cant. per annum.
Depositors may transfer
balans $100 or more to the HONGKONG AND st their option SHANGHAI BANK to be placed on FIXED DEPOST at 4 per cent per annum, d
For the HONGKONG AND SHangual'. BANKING CORPORATION,
N. J STARD,
Chiat Manager.
Hongkong. 24th January, 1911
INTERNATIONAL BANKING
CORPORATION.
Depository of the U.S. Government In the Philippine Islands and the Republic of Pansas HEAD OFFICE: 60, Wall Street, New York, LONDON OPTION: 36, Bishopsgate, E.C.
BRANCHES Bombay Calcutta
Cantan
Cebu
Colon
Empire
Hongkong
Hankow
Kobe Manila
Mexico
Pallama
Poking
San Francisco
Shanghai
Yokohama
CAPITAL AND RESERVE
26,800,000 about £1,400,000 EVERY DESCRIPTION OF BANKING
BUSINESS transcted. CURRENT ACCOUNTS opened on the usual
terma
DEPOSITS RECEIVED, fired for one year at 4 per cent, per annum, or for shorter periods, at rates which may be ascer tained on application
Here Fund ou..........Ten 2620000 BILLS NEGOTIATED and COLLECTED
HELD OFFICE TAIPER, FORMOSA
Swatow
ВВАХОНИ VÄRD
Amoy
Anping
Kobe
Canton
Foochow
Taruni Tokyo........ Yokohama
Keeling
Shing bal
Caste
HONGKONG OFFICE,
3 Des Yeux Beas
Interest allowed on
LANE, CRAWFORD & CO. Depois fondyed on ferua whiles may be had
AUCTIONS
R
G.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
➡ARTICULARS and CONDITIONS al the letting by Publin Anction Sale, to be held on TUESDAY, the 9th day of April, 1912, at 3.2.M., at the Offices of the PUBLIC WORES DEPARTMENT, by Order of His EXCELLENCY THE OFFICER ADMINISTERING GOVERNMENT; of One Lot of CROWN LAND near Kowloon Inland Toki No. 1157, in the Colony of Hongkong, for a tarm of 75 years, with the option of renewal at
■ CROWN BENT to be fixed by the Surveyor of HIS MAJESTY THE KING, for one further torm of 75 years.
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THE
PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.
No. of Sale,
Registry No.
Inland Lat I
Locally.
Boundary
Measurements.
B. II. M.I
ALW
feet feat tcoi foot
120
Contents
Annual Kent.
1206,400 00
B.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
2,183.
• Upset Pri
DARTICULARS and CONDITIONS of
the letting by Fublic Auction Sale, to be held on TUESDAY, the 9th-day-of- PUBLIC WOBES DEPARTMENT, by Order of April, 1912, at 3 PM, at the Offices of the
HIS EXCELLENOY THE OFFICER ADMINIS TERING Lot of CROWN LAND at Tai
THE GOVERNMENT
Оде of
Hong 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 Surveyor of His MAJESTY THE KING, for one farther term of
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75 years.
PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.
No. of Fait
Inland Lot
Registry:
Lot 1804, Tai Tios g.
Locality.
'5
Boundary Measurements.
..: K.L
K
fect
feat
feet feet
71'
B
NOTICE.
THE
INTIMATIONS
PIONIC PARTIES.
LAUNCH FOR HIRE.
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Handsme
"KING EDWARD HOTEL” LAUNCH can be Hired for Pionis Parties by the Hour of Day.
Apply for Terms to the Manager,
H. HAYNES. Hongkong, 1st March, 1912.
1369
WHY
HY use TINNED SEPARATED MILK when you can buy a large
bottle of FRESH SEPARATED MILK
for
5
CENTS.
THE
DAIRY FARM 00., LTD.
?
GRACA & CO.
Dealers in
F30
POSTAGE STAMPS, PICTORIAL POST CARDS
MANILA CIGARS AND CIGARETTES FLOWER SEEDS, Tors, Books,
HONGKONG HOTEL BUILDING,
524ĺ
PEDDER STEMET HONGKONG,"
FOR SALE.
GMOTOR Bud
MAS COMPERSBOR with ELECTRIC
FITTINGS, Wal lorense ordinary lighting power by 25 per cant. without extra cost. -
Apply
MANAGER "Hongkong Daily Frees" Office. Hongkong, 13th March, 1912:
NOW READY.
IRECTORY
PROTESTANT
DISSIONARIES in China, Japsa
and Corea
For the Year 1912.
Paper Covers
Cloth Covers
**
80 Centa One Dollar.
To be obtained at the HONGKONG DAILY PRESS OFFICE and Local Booksellers..
Hongkong, 13th March, 1912.
THE FAMINE IN CHINA.
TT. IS HEREBY NOTIFIED that, by Order of HIS EXCELLENCE THE OFFIONE ADMINISTERING THE GOTEENMENT, the FIGHT FAMINE DISTRICTS with an Letting by Pablis Anation Bale of the Two ares of 30,000 square miles. Storied Building, formerly coupled by the
Land Office and adjoining the Old Supreme Two and a half million people facing starvation Court, will be held on WEDNESDAY, the
third day of April, 1912, at 3.F.., at the Ofoes PLEASE SEND YOUR CONTRIBUTION of the Public Works Department.
The Building contains su aros of about 3,170. Square feet and will bo let for & term commen- eing from the date of Sale up to 3041 Juns, 1915 Conditions of letting and plan can be seen at the Public Works Department.
W. CHATHAM, Director of Public Works Public Works Department,
Hongkong, 30th March, 1912.
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TO-DAY.
IT WILL HELP TO SAVE LIFE,
H. C. GULLAND, Esq.
Treasures, INTERNATIONAL BANKING CORPORATION,
Shanghaly sorry Manager.
Current Accomate Deposite resolved on terms whips may be had cu myplication. TVR VAN
BK TBUDZURABARA. Manager. Hongkong, 1st May, 1911.
*OKOHAMA
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BANK
THE
SPECIE LIMITED. AUTHORISED CAPITAL......Yen 48,000,000 PAID-UP CAPITAL. Yen 30,000,000 BESERTA FUND. Yen 17,500,000
HEAD OFFICE-YOKOHAMA Branches and Agencies at
Lise-Yang Eyojun
Antaug-Hsien
Calentia
(Port Arthur) San Francisco Lyons Blange hist.
Bombay
London
Changchun
Dalren (Dalny)
Nagasaki Tiebling
Hankow
New York Tokya
Osaka Pekin
Fongtien (Mukden) Newchwang Tiantain
Honolala
Kobe
INTERNÁT ALLOWED ON CURRENT ACCOUNTS Deposita received for fixed periods at rates to be obtained on application.
TAKEO TAKAMICHI,
ONGKONG
BANKING CORPORATION.
Manager, Hongkong, let April, 1912
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H
AND BHANGHAI
PAID-UP CAPITAL
$18,000,000
RESERVS FUNDS ;---
STEELING
£1,500,000 at 2/-$15,000,000 SILVER
W
$16,750,000
$31,750,000 ERSBRYN LIABILITY OF PROP'TORS$15,000,000
COURT OF DIRECTORS,
E. SHELLIN, Esq.---Chairman F. H. ARMSTRONG, Esq., Deputy Chairman Andrew Forbes, Erg. G. H. Hedhurst, Eng G. Friesland, Esq.. W.L. Pattenden, Esq C. 8. Gubbay, Esq.
Hon. Mr. O. IL Boss G. E. Laurens, Esq. H. A. Siebe, Esq. F. Limb, Esq.
CHIEP MANAGERS : Hongkong-N. J. Brans.
MANAGER: Shanghai-H. E. E. HOSTAR.
LONDON BARKNES ; LONDON COUNTY AND WESTMINSTER BANK LIMITED..
HONGKONG-INTEREST ALLOWED. On Current Account at the rate of Two per cent, per annum on the Daily Balanes
On Fixed Deposits,
For 3 months, 2 per cent. per Annum. For 6 months, 34 per cent, per annum. For 12 months, 4 per cent. per Annum
N. J. STAEB,
Chief Manager. Hongkong, 21st February, 1912
THE
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MAIL TELEGRAPHIC TANCES made.
LETTERS
RUMIT
OF CREDIT and DRAFTS- granted on all the principal cities in the World.
THE BANK'S CIRCULAR LETTERS OF CREDIT are available all over the World.
COMMERCIAL LETTERS OF CREDIT
tasted.
PURCHASE and SALE of Stooks and
Elares affected:
The Officer of the Bank are bound not disclose the transactions of any of its customers
GEORGE HOGG, Manager.
9, Queen's Road,
(225
Hongkong, 23rd March, 1912,
TEDERLANDSUR-INDIBOKE
HANDELSBANK. (NETHERLANDS INDIA COMMERIUAT, BANK),
N
- Estaktisked 1863. Authorised Capital F1. 15,000,000 (£1,250,000) Paid up Capital FL 18,401,050 (B1033,421) Beserve Fund". FL 3,252,157,01 (£271,033)
OFFICE: AMSTERDAM,
READ AGINOY: BATAVIA,
LONDON BANKERS
TER WILLIAMS Deacons BANE, SWISS BANKY RUKE.
BRANCHES AND AGENTS all over the
World transacti
THE BANK L
every description of Banking and Exchange kaninens, received money in Currant Account at the rate of 2 per cent per Deposits at the following raten: annum on Daily balances and accepta Flied
18 months 4% per annum.
401 do..
3 do 32
C. WOLDRINGH, Manager,
No. 8, Des Voeux Road Central. Rongkong, 18 August, 1909,
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MITSUBISHI QOSHI KWAISNA. (MITSU BISHI (0) 00 AL DEPARTMENT
BOLE PROPRIETORS of TAKASIMA HOJO KANADA, NAMAZUTA, BAYO
COCHI, MUTABE YOSHINOTANI
SHINNEW and KAHIYAHADA,
1 Cəlllərien, m
AGENTS PORT KISHIDAKE AND SAKITO Cosis. HEAD OFFICE -——MARUNOUCHI, TOKYO.
BRANCH OFVICES-NAGASAKI MOJI, KARATHU, WAKAMATSU, KOBE, OSAKA, SHANGHAI, HONGKONG, HANKOW.
Codes, AI, ABC 5th Ed Western Unlim Cable addresses for above, "IWABAKI - -
YOKOHAMA M. Asada, Esqi CHINKIANG Meeren, GRANING & Co. MANILA: Mass. MACONURAY '& Co. SINGAPORE: Memes, BORNEO Co. Laz.
For Particular, apply to
Y. SHIBUYA, Mazinger,
No. 2, Fedder Street, Hongkills: Hongkong, 10th August, 1911. 1663
SALE
ON
AT THE
THE CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA HONGKONG DAILY PRESE
AUSTRALIA AND CHINAS,
INCORPORATED HY ROYAL CHAZE, 1853,
HEAD OFFICE-LONDON.
***
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PAID UP CAPITAL RESERVE FUND... "RESERVE LIABILITY OF PRO-
PRIETORS...
*...£1,200,000 £1,550,000
£1,200,000
FIXED DEPOSITS are received for 12 months at 4 per cent, per sanum, and for shorter periods rates are quoted on application
WM. DICKSON, Manager.
Hongkong, 29th Maruh, 1912.
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OFFICE.
NEW AND UP-TO-DATE PLANS OF THE SI-KIANG
GE
WEST RIVER
PEICE ONE DOLLÁK.
Giving all the Important Towns en rodle from CANTON zo WUCHOW