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NOTICE.
Communications respecting Advertisements Bubscriptione, Printing, Binding do, should be addreised DAILY PRE- only, spacial business matter Tum MANAGER,
Advertisements and Subscriptions which are not ordered for a fixed period will be
ontinued until countermanded,
Orders for extra copies of DAILY Fauss should be sent in before 11 am, on day of publication. After that hour the mapply sa imited, Only supplied for Cash.
P.O. Box, 33. Telephone No. 12. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
FROM EUROPE.
THE H.A.L. Steamship
"C. FERD. LABISZ,” Captain Selmer, having arrived, Consignees of Cargo are hereby informed that their goods are being landed and place at their risk in the hazardous and/or extra-hazardous Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godowa Co., Ltd., whence delivery may be obtained Bills-of-Lading countersigned by the
agained
Optional Cargo will be carried on unless notice to the contrary he given TO-DAY.
All Claims must be presented within ten days of the stormer's arrival, here, after which date they cannot be recognized,
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining undelivered after the 11th inst. will be subject to rent,
All broken, chafed, and damaged goods mast be left in the Godowna, where they will be examined on the 10th inst., at 9.30 A..
No Fire Insurance will be effected by us in any cash whatever.
This Steamer bringe on Cargo
Ex 8.6" Germania" from Gothenburg,
HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE, Hongkong Office.
Hongkong, 5th April, 1912.
1548
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD, BREMEN. IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE,
THE
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
Steamship
KLEIST."
having arrived, Consignees of Cargo are hereby informed that their Goods, with the exception of Opiam, Treasure and Valasbles, are being landed and stored at their risk into the hasardous and/or extre, hazardous Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company, Limited, Kowloon, and West Point Godowns, whence delivery may be obtained.
Optional Cargo will be forwarded on unless latimation is roccived from the Consignees BEFORE NOON TODAY requesting it to be
landed here.
No Claims will be admitted after, the Goods have left the Godowns, and all goods remaining undelivored after the 12th lust. will be subject to rent.
to
All broken, alafad, and damaged Goods are left in the Godowns, where they will be
ex mined on the 12th inst., at 9:30 AM.
All Claims maet reach us before the 19th
fast, or they will not be recognized.
No Fire Insurance will be effected.
Bills of Lading will be countersigned by the Undersigned.
This Steamer brings Cargo:
Ex s.a. "Orgonlo" from Venezia vin Port
Said.
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD,
MELCHERS & Co.,
General Agents. (5
Hongkong, 5th April, 1912.
BANK HOLIDAY.
IN Accordance with Ordinans No. 5 of 1912 the EXCHANGE BANKS will be CLOSED for the Transaction of PUBLIC BUSINESS TO-DAY (MONDAY), the 8th instaat.
Hongkong, 3rd April, 1912.
[533
FIRE INSURANCE ASSOCIATION OF
HONGKONG.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that
all FIRE INSURANCE OFFICES will be CLOSED for the Tranemotion of PUBLIC BUSINESS TO-DAY (MONDAY), the 8th instant.
By Order,
A. R. LOWE,
Secretary.
Hongkong, 4th April, 1912,
[539
MARINE INSURANCE ASSOCIATION OF HONGKONG.
TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that all
NOMARINE INSURANCE OFFICES
will be CLOSED for the Transaction of PUBLIC BUSINESS TO-DAY (MONDAY), the 8th instant.
By Order,
A. R. LOWE,
Beuretary,
Hongkong, 4th April, 1912.
(940
A. B. WATSON & CO., LIMITED.
NOTICE.
THE HONGKONG. DISPENSARY,
WDAY, STR INSTANT, inclusive, for the ATILL BE CLOSED TO-DAY (MON-
purpose of redecoration, · During this time, GOODS MAY BE OBTAINED at the SIDE ENTRANCES in CHATER ROAD and DES VÕUK ROAD.
A. 8. WATSON & CO., LIMITED. Hongkong, 4th April, 1912
THE
NOTICE.
[541
NHE Interest and Responsibility of Ms. MENINO FERNANDEZ in our Firm CEASED on 1st April, 1912.
FERNANDEZ & Co. [534
Hongkong, 2nd April, 1912.
́ ́ ENTERTAINMENTS
THEATRE
ROTAL
MAURICE E. BANDMANN PRESENTS
THE NEW
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, APRIL Sĩ¤, 1912.
BANDMANN OPERA CO.
TO-NIGHT!
AND
TO-NIGHT!
TO-MORROW NIGHT!
For the first time in Hongkong, The present Rage of London, The Great Musical Play,
THE COUNT OF LUXEMBOURG, From Daly's Theatre, London, WEDNESDAY, April 10th :
FLORODORA.
THURSDAY, April 11th;
THE KING'S BRIDE. FRIDAY, April 12th :
THE GIRL IN THE TRAIN.
SATURDAY, April 13th:
THE ARCADIANS. MONDAY and Tuesday, 15th and 16th:
PEGGY.
WEDNESDAY, April 17th:
LANE,
&
INTIMATION
BANKS
THE
CRAWFORD YOKOHAMA SPECIE
CO.
Talaphors 97,
“DOMES OF SILENCE”
· INVISIBLE CASTORS
WHICH ENABLES YOUR FURNITURE
GLIDE SOFTLY
OVER CARPETS OR FLOORS.
BANK
AUTHORISED CAPITALI Ten 48,000,000 PAIE-UP CAPITAL.............................Ten 30,000,000 Riwaya Fund.................To 17,500,000
· HEAD OFFICE-YOKOHAMA, Branches and Aganoles at
Liao-Yang Ryojan
Antung. Haien
London
(Fort Arthur)
Ban Francisco
Faugtien (Mukden) Nowok ang Tiantala
TAKEO TAKAMICHI,
BANKS
HONGKONG SAVINGS BANK.
THE Beriness of the
THE
abova Bank conducted by the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAT BANKING CORPORA. TION. Bules may be obtained on sppliostion
INTEREST o deposits is allowed at 34 per cent. per annum.
Depositors may transfer at their option balance' $100 or more to the MONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANK to be placed on FIXED DEFOBT at 4 per cent, per annum.
For the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI
.. BANKING. CORPORATION.
N. J STABB,
Chief Managar. 120
Hongkong, 24th January, 1911
INTERNATIONAL BANKING
CORPORATION.
Caloutta
Bombay
Changohun
Dairen (Dainy)
Lyons Shanghai
Nagamki. Tiebling
Hankow
New York Tokyo
Hondlaln
Osaka
DOUBLES THE
LIFE OF YOUR CARPETS. HOW TO FIT THEM.
Kobe
Pokin
INTEREST ALLOWED ON CURRENT ACCOUMREN Deposits received for fixed periods at rates to be obtained on application.
35
35
Manager, Hongkong, let April, 1912
CENTS
FOR
HONGKON
AND
Bombay
Calcutta
·Canton
Ceba
PAID-UP CAPITAL BEBEETH FUNDS +---
STERLING
Oolon
$15,000,000
***
Empire
Hongkong
Hanko
SILVER
CENTS
FOR
FOUR
FOUR
KNOCK THE DOME GENTLY INTO CENTRE OF LEG.
ICE CREAM FREEZERS.
FROM
$8.50
[549
EACH.
FAREWELL PERFORMANCE. Plan Now Open at MOUTRIE'S.
PRICES: 83.50, $2 and $1. Doorn Open at 8.30 P.M. Commence at 9.15 P.M. Hongkong, 9th April, 1912.
VICTORIA THEATRE.
SPECIAL BAND NIGHTS : By kind permission of Col. HAMILTON and OFFICERS, The Baud of the lat K.Q..L... will play avery THURSDAY NIGHT, when Special Programmes will be arranged.
Stupendous Production,
The 1912 Masterpiece.. SAINT GEORGE ·
AND THE DRAGON.
A Drame that Grips your Andienes with a Climax that Brings Thundors of Applause,
And the famous Artists; HAREY THE QUEALYS - NELLIE, TWO PERFORMANCES NIGHTLY, 7.15 P.M. and 9.15 p.m. GRAND MATINEES— SATURDAY AND BUNDAY, AT 4 PM Hongkong, 30th March, 1912.
INTIMATIONS
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TRANS-SIBERIAN RAILWAY. INTERNATIONAL SLEEPING CAR CO. OF BRUSSELS. TAVING boon Appointed AGENTS of H
the above Company, for Hongkong and Canton, we will issue through tickets for the Grast Trans-Siberist Route to Europe and America and act as Agents for the Government
Railways of China, The Imperisi Railways of Japan and Russia, The Korean and South Manokarion Railways and usarly all the Steamship lines in the Far East.
P. A. LAPICQUE & Co., 4. Queen's Building,
Telephone 950. Hongkong, let April, 1912.
1398 WANTED.
FOR RETAIL STORE, YOUNG MAN
must be thoroughly reliable and have had some previous business experience.
Reply, giving full particules as to Age, Ba'ary required, els, 19-
Care of "Daily Press" Oiloe, [544 Hongkong, 4th April, 1912.
THE
PIONIC
"B."
PARTIES.
LAUNCH FOR HIRE.
Handsome "KING EDWARD HOTEL " LAUNCH can be Hired for Picuio Parties by the Hour or Day.
Apply for Torms to the Manager,
H. HAYNES. Hongkong, 1st March, 1912.
[389
REDUCTION.
E are pleased to be able to announce that, ea and after the 5th instant, the following Prices will rule for our :-*
*DAISY" BRand Better...80 eta. per lb.
* DAIRYMAID "
"BUTTERCUP "
"PASTRY"
THE DAIRY FARM CO., LTD.
LIGHTERAGE.
$
F30
THE HONGKONG AND KOWLOON WHARF AND GODOWN Co. undertake every description of lighter work, including transhipments 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 ntas quoted for large quantities,
[443
SHANGHAI
BANKING CORPORATION.
£1,500,000 at 2/-$15,000,000 $16,750,000
$31,750,000
HESERVE LIABILITY OF PEOP'TORS$15,000,000
Count of Disbutors.
E. SKELLIN, Esq.-Chairman.
F. H. ARMSTRONG, Esq., Deputy Chairman,
G. H. Medhurst, Esq W.L.Pattenden, Esq Hon. Mr. O. IL Rose H. A. Siebe, Esq.
IN
Andrew Forbes, Esq.
VARIOUS
G. Friesland, Esq. C. S. Gabbay, Esq. G. E. Laurent, Esq.
SIZES.
TEAK ICE
ICE CHESTS
MAKE OUR OYN
HEATPROOF and ANTPROOF.
LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.
PUBLIC COMPANIES
UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF CANTON, LIMITED,
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
NTHIETY-NINTH
AUCTIONS
B.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
[51
TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the
DARTICULARS and CONDITIONS of ORDINARY letting by Public Auction Sale, to be YEARLY MEETING of the Society will be bald TO-MORROW (TUESDAY), the 9th day held at its Head Ofles, No. 2, Queen's Buildings, of April, 1912, at 3 P.M., ut the Officer of the Hongkong, on TUESDAY, the 25 APRIL,UBLIC WOEKS DEPARTMENT, by Order of HIS 1912 at Noon, for the purpose of Receiving EXCELLENCY THE OFFICER ADMISTERING the Report of the Directors together with the THE GOVERNMENT, of One Lot Statements of Account to 31st December, 1911, CROWN LAND near Kowloon Inland Lot and of declaring Dividends, &e.
No. 1157, is the Colony of Hongkong, for a term of 75 years, with the option of renewal at CROWN RENT to be fired by the Surveyor of HIS MAJESTY THE KING, for ons further term of 75 years.
[517
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 13th to the 23rd April, both days inclusive.
By Order of the Board,
C. MONTAGUE EDE,
Secretary. Hongkong, 4th April, 1912.
[542
CHINA TRADERS INSURANCE CO.,
LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHÄREHOLDERS..
TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that FORTY-SIXTH ORDINARY NOTIC YEARLY MEETING of the Company will be held at ita Head Ofles, No. 2′′ Queen's Balldings. Hongkong, on TUESDAY, the 23rd APRIL, 1912, at 1230 px., for the purpose of Receiving the Report of the Directors together with the Statements of Account to 31st
and December, 1911;
of declaring Dividends, &a.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be. CLOSED from the 13th to the 23rd April, both days inclusive.
By Order of the Board,
...
.C. MONTAGUE EDE,
Secretary. Hongkong, 4th April, 1912. [543
AUCTION
PUBLIC AUCTION.
THE Undersigned has received instructions
Tto Sell by Public Auction,
On THURSDAY, the 11th April, 1912, commencing at 2.50 F.M... at his Sales Rooms, Daddell Street, A LARGE QUANTITY OF VALUABLE
Comprising
HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE,
SILK TAPESTRY COVERED DRAW. ING HOOM SUTTE, Double and Single WARDROBES with BEVELLED GLASS DOORS, NEW BRANS
MOUNTED
PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.
No. 1208.
Kymisen luland I.
Next 1167.
Registry No.
Locality,
Roundary
Mansuramanta.
1.1. 2.1.
Contents
Square feet
Annual Rent
X.B.
fset
feet foot
45+
45 123
BW
feat
2007
5,400 [ro
Q.
Be
PUBLIC AUCTION.
of
ARTICULARS and CONDITIONS of
Pe letting by Public Auction Sale, to be
held TO-MORROW (TUESDAY), the 9th day ol April, 1912, at 3 r.it., at the Offloor of the PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, by Order of HIS EXCELLENCY THE OFFICES ADMINIS- TAXING тик GOVERNMENT, of One Lot of CROWN LAND at Tai Hang in the Colony of Hongkong for a farm of 75 years, with the option of renewal at a CROWN RENT to be fixed by the Surveyor of His MAJESTY -THE Kixe, for ons further term of 75 years.
1718
Inland Lot
PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.
For
Locality.
Los 1854, Tai Hang.
Boundary Measurements,
bi, W. 15.1X, BAC
fout
1001
Y
יה
Annual Heat.
F. Lieb, Esq.
CHIEF MANAGER :
·Hongkong-N, J. STARE,
MANAGER: Shanghai-H. E. R. HUNTER.
LONDON Baxxrra ; LONDON COUNTY AND WESTMINSTER BANK LIMITED.
HONGKONG-INTREEST ALLOWED.
On Current Account at the rate of Two per cent. per annum on the Daily Balanos.
Or Free DEPOSITS,
For 3 months, 2) por cont? per Annum, For 6 months, 34 per cent. per Annum. For 12 months, 4 per cent, por Annum.
N. J. STABB,
Chief Manager.
Hongkong, 21st February, 1912.
[19
HE CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA,
AUSTRALIA AND CHINA.”
INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHATER, 1853. HEAD OFFICE-LONDON.
---
PAID UP CAPITAL. LESERYE FUND... RESERYE LIABILITY OF PRO-
PRIETORS...
...£1,200,000 ...£1,650,000
...£1,200,000
FIXED DEPOSITS are received for 12 mouths at 4 per cent, por annum, and for shorter periods rates are quoted on application
WM. DICKSON, Manager.
Hongkong, 29th March, 1912. [133
#THEMELCANTILE BANK ---
INDIA, LIMITED.
AUTHORISED CAPITAL SVRACEIVED.
PAID UP
RESERVE FUND
HEAD OFFICH:
... £1,500,000
40, Threadneedle Strast, LONDON, E.C.
BRANCHES
Gallo.
Singapore
1,125,000
562,000 365,000
Bombay.
Caloutta
Howrah.
Penang
Madras,
Kota Bahru, Kelantan.
Karschi
Kuala Lumpar, F.M. 3.
Rangoon.
Hongkong.
Colombo,
Shanghai.
Kandy,
AGENTS IN JAPAN:
Depository of the U.S. Government In the Philippine Islands and the Republic of Pausms. HEAD OFFICE: 60, Wall Street, New York; LONDON OFFICx: 36, Biskopagate, B.C.
BRANCHES:-*
Kobo
Manila
Mexico
Panams
Paking
Ban Francisco
Shanghal
$6,600,000
Yokohama
CAPITAL AND RESERVE.
about £1,400,000
EVERY DESCRIPTION OF BANKING
BUSINESS transnotad,
CURRENT ACCOUNTS opened on the usual
terme
DEPOSITS RECEIVED, fixed for one year
at 4 per cent. per annum, or for shorter periods, at rates which may be acer- tained on application. BILLS NEGOTIATED and COLLECTED MAIL and TELEGRAPHIC TANCES made.
REMIT-
LETTERS OF CREDIT and DRAFTS
granted on all the principal sitios in the World. THE BANK'S CIRCULAR LETTERS OF
CREDIT are available all over, the. World
COMMERCIAL LETTERS OF CREDIT
Holl
PURCHASE and SALE of Stocks and
Sharon offected.
The Officers of the Bank are bound not disclose the transactions of any of its customers
GEORGE HOGG,
9, Queen's Road,
Manager.
(925
Hongkong, 3rd March, 1912
NE
YEDERLANDSCH-IND18UES
HANDELSBANK, (NETHERLANDS INDIA COMMxkiual Bank).
ESTABLISHED 1863.
Anthorised Capital #1, 15,000,000 (£1,250,000) Pod up Capital FL 18,401,050 (21,033,423) Reserve Fund Fl. 3,852,157,01 (£271,013).
HRAD OPPIOS: AM
AMSTERDAM. HEAD AGENCY: BATAVIA,
LONDON BANKERS'
THE WILLIAMS DEACON Bank. SWISH BANKVERNM
BRANCHES AND AGENTS all over the World.
THE BANK trsassote every description of Banking and Exchange businou, receivek money In Current Account at the rate of 2 per cent, per sanum on Daily balances and socepts fixed Deposits at the following ratus
per annum,
3%
do. do.
12 months 49 do.
3% 3 do. G. WOLDRINGH, Maneger,
No. 8, Der Voux Road Central, Hongkong, 15 August, 1909. +(22
FOR SALE
FOR SALE,
DERRINGTON, 7-Roomed House, Peak
beautiful situation.
For Terms, apply to---
Ö. SCHRÖTER,
Care of Messrs. GARRETA, BOBNER & C30,
King's Buildings, 1*ri.. Hongkong, 10th July, 1911,
F125
FOR SALE,
With or Without Furniture.
Meers, JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., LTг:||667IYOR CREST" No. 8, The PAK,
BANKSES.L
BANK OF ENGHAND,
LONDON JOINT STOCK BANK, LAD, Every description of Banking and Exchange business transaafad. Stooka, - and Shares bought and sold on socount of Constituents. Letters of Crodit granted on Agoats and Correspondenta all over the world.
INTEREST allowed on Current Accourte si
with Tennis Court. Commanding a magnificent view of the Harbour and. Adjacen
Lelands.
Apply.
LINSTEAD & DAVIS, 3rd Boor, Alexandra Buildings Hongkong, 7th March, 1912. (416
FOR SALE,
2 per cent. per aunain on Daily Balanon and on Fixed Deposits at rates which may beNAS COMPE980R with ELECTRIC ascertained on application.
F. C. MACDONALD, Manager
feet feet
Hongkong, 29th March, 1912,
(939
73'
(5,660
68,704
THE BANK OF TAIWAN, LIMITED
(INCORPORATED AT Special Imprskal
CHARTZE),
·BEDSTEAD, TEAK TOILET TABLES, TEAK and MARBLE TOP WASH- STANDS, CHEST OF DRAWERS, TEAK
FINELY OVERMANTELS,
CARVED DINNER WAGGONS. SIDEBOARDS, DINING TABLE and CHAIRS, DINNER DON'T READ THIS. SERVICE and GLASS WARE.
UNLESS YOU WISH TO DRESS WELL.
ELECTRO-PLATE and SILVER WARE,
OIL PAINTING and ENGRAVINGS E have Just Unpacked a
WE BRASSES.
Beautiful Range of SILK
BRASS FENDERS and CARPETS, RUGS, LACE CURTAINS,
WARE
-do,
Capital
JERMIKEYAKINAN Ten 10,000,000 ETs Fend Capital Babeoribed (paid up)... I'm 6,250,000 Ten 2,620,000
HEAD OFFICE: TAIPER, FORMOSA
BRANCHED AND AGEVOĽNS:
Biatow Kobe
Amay
Canton
A Belsation of CANTON BLACKWOOD GOODS, suitable for Ladies' and
Gent.'s Wear, from a leading Anping Japanese Manufacturer Supplying Foodbow the same goods to Messrs. Peter Robinson's, London.
FOUR COTTAGE PIANOS, by Hanko, &c. EIGHT TYPEWRITERS. SIX SEWING MACHINES (Now),
· AND ··
A Collection of BUTTERFLIES in Cabinet. On View from WEDNESDAY, the 10th April Catalogues will be issued. Terms As Usual
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GEO. F. LAMMERT, Auctioneer, Hongkong, 5th April, 1912
[547
Call early before we are sold out.
HOOSAIN-ALI & Co.,
No. 14, Queen's Rond Central, Corner of Zetland Street, Hongkong. Hangkang, 29th March, 1912,
Tainan Tomini Hagornki Tokyo
Osaka Shanghai
Yokohams
HONGKONG OFFICE:
3. Das Vœur Road, Interest allowed on Current Accounts Deposits received on terma which may be had on application,
K. TBUDZURABARA, Managar, Hongkong, 1st May, 1911,
GMOTOR FITTINGS. Will
increase ordinary lighting power by 25 per cent. without extra cost.
Apply
MANAGER, "Hongkong Daily Press". Hongkong, 13th March, 1912.
BROWN, JONES &
ITALIA
TEALIAN MARBLE FIGURES.
CROSSES and HEADSTONES, BLACK, RED and GREY GRANITE MEMORIALS in Stook.
WREATHS with Glass Shades from $4 up.
BROWN, JOKES & CO..
41, Morrison Hill Road.
Hongkong, 18th October 1911, a 1775
Telephone 423.
GRACA & CO.
Dealers in
POSTAGE⠀⠀⠀ STAMPS, PICTORIAL POST CARDS
· FLOWER SEEDA, TOYS, BOOKS, MANILA CIGARS AND CIGARETTES
HONGKONG HOTEL BUILDING,
Пi316
524 į
PIDDER STREET. HONGKONG.