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INDO CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
IVIDEND WARRANTS dated London
Piracy in the Canton Delta.
The Burglary Epidemic.
The Peking Sensation. Random Reflections. Hongkong News.
The Cheung Chau Piracy. Pirates Executed. The
Season.
Correc
Robberies on the Peak.
Thetis
from Houses at Night. Robberies on the Peak. The Epidemic of Thefts.
DEN, 1912, 4 be had on Apples A Border Outrage,
tion at the Ofices of the Undersigned,
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., LTD,
General Managerü.
Wongkong, 30th August, 1912
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ST. STEPHEN'S COLLEGE, WESTERN STREET.
THE COLLEGE RE-OPENS
TUESDAY September 3rd. Entrance Examination, MONDAY, Sopt. 2nd, 9.30 AM. Praspostas, S., on application
to the Ven, the Wardos.
Hongkong, 31st August, 1912.
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H. B. M. CONSULATE, SWATOW, IN THE MATTER of the Estato of SIDNEY EDWARD BROWN,
docsemari
NY Person or Firm having any Ulam against the abore Estate of SIDNEY EDWARD BROWN, Engineer, who died st Swatow on July 29.k, 1912, must present moh Claim at this Consulate on or before the 21st day of September, 1912. And any Person or Firm owing ane Debt to the said SIDNEY EDWARD BROWN, doreased, is requested to commoniaste with the Undersigned on or before the afore-mentioned date.
B. G. TOURS, H.B.M. CONSUL, Swatow
₤1032
August 31st, 1912
YEE CHEONG.
TXPERIENCED TAILOR, OUTFIT. EXPERIENCE DRESS MAKER. GOOD
CUT AND STILE
Address: Above DABT LOONG'S DRAPER and Dealer in DRAWN WORK
CLOTH. &0.
No. 51, WELLINGTON STREET,
HONGKONG, Hongkong, 31st Angost. 1912.
some
WANTED.
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HINESE GENTLEMAN, with 870,000 Cash and title deeds, willing to associate with EUROPEAN GENTLEMAN with Knowledige of Chinese preferred. Business: General Import and Export. Write atating terms, &e, to
"ADVERTISER.” Care of "Daily Press" 000, [1020 Hongkong, 28th August, 1912.
SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE
TIENTSIN.
THE BRITISH MUNICIPAL COUN- CILE, TIENTSIN. invite applications for the position of CHIEF SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE, the fores consisting of 28 Sikhs and 110 Chiness Castables, Preference world be given to a candidate possessing a knowledge of Hindustani and for Chinese. Quarters (unfurnished) will be provided or an allowance in lieu thereof.
Applications stating qualifications, polica *xperience, and Salary required should reach
THE SECRETARY. BRITISH MUNICIPAL COUNCILS,
TIENTSIN,
not later than October 15th, 1912.
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DIOCESAN SCHOOL AND ORPHANAGE.
YCHOOL DUTIES will bo Resumed on
MONDAY, 2nd September For Terms for Bourdon or Day Scholars apply to-
THE HEADMASTER. Hongkong, 29th August, 1912.
11025
HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY,
LIMITED.
NOTICE
THE ORDINARY
HALF-YEARLY
Trans-Siberian Train Derailed.. Supreme Court.
Riesha Coolies Prosecuted. The French Mail Service, Sanitary Board.
Overcrowding in Hongkong. A Mysterious Murder at Masao. Disenses in Hongkong. The Hongkong University. Launch at Taikoo Dockyard. The Industries of Hongkong. Hongkong's Population. The Shipping of Hongkong. Soldiers Hold up .6.
Nanking. China Proposes Revision of Customs
Tariff.
Company Meeting:--
"Irene"
24
Messrs. William Powell & Co., Ltd. The Civil and the Military Power in
Chino. Japan and the Christian Movement in Criminal and Police Matters in Hong-
kong.
Korea.
The Hakkas.
Public Executions Forbidden in China. The Trade of Nowchwang for 1911. The Prevention of Collisions al Sea, Canton News.
Hard Times,"
The Execution of Generals in Peking, Foreign Loan to China.
The Finances of the Province of Kwang-
tung.
Foreign Loans to China.
Unrest in Indo-China,
tion.
The China Merchants Steam Navigation Death of a Ship's Commander, The Peking Executions. Shanghai Trade.
45
Chinese Bazaar in Manila. The Late Japanese Emperor's Birthday. Dr. Sun Yat-sen
Single Tax Advocate. Dr. Sun Yat-sen's Railway Scheme, Shanghai-Nanking Railway. More Chinese Students for Abroad. Financing China.
The Chinese National Dress. Titics of Honour in China. Yuan Shi Kai and his Generals. Local Government in Kwangtung. Looking Down on the Sovereign. Telegrams,
University of Hongkong. Good Crops in Sizcehues. Another Tiger Story.
The Chine Merchants' Steamship, Singapore's Wireless Station. The Indo-China Loan.
Locusts in Malaya, Collision at Bhanghai. Commercial. Shipping.
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91 Cash for three copies. Subscription: $12 per annum, able in advance; postage #2.
Hongkong, 31st August, 1912,
FOR SALE
FOR SALE OR TO LET. Farnished or Unfarnished.
INTIMATIONS
LANE,
CRAWFORD
NEW STOCK OF
GOLF
BANKS
MERCANTILE
ENTERTAINMENTS
THE INDIA, LIMITED,
BANK OF
THEATLE
***
104
21
£1,500,000 1.125.000 $62,000
355,000
AUTHORISED CAPITAL SUBSCRIRED PAID UP
RESERVE FUND
HEAD OFRION : 40, Threadneodle Street, LONDON, E., BRANCIESK
& Co.
Bombay,
Calcutta,
Howrah,
Madras,
Karachi,
Rangoon
Colombo.
Kandy.
BALLS
"THE BOB". Splendid Value $10.50 Per Doz.
BLACK AND WHITE $16.00 Per Doz. ·
THE BALL THAT FLOATS.
WOOD
MILNE GUARANTEED "FOR
$16.00 Per Doz. 72 HOLES.
FUSSELL'S
THICK
RICH
CREAM
(GOLDEN BUTTERFLY BRAND)
Has the largest sale throughout the world of any REAL CREAM, Not a substitute; not condensed; no preservative; no deception- JUST HONEST THICK CREAM 25 cts. 40 cts. and 50 cts. Per Tin,
FUSSELL & CO., LTD., LONDON AND NORWAY. Contractors to the British Government.
LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.
TO LET
TO LET.
COMFORTABLE FLATS in Kowloon,
or Dofurnished, Electrio Light and Water, Bonta from $25 to $40.00 for unfurnished.
Apply
H. BUTTONJEE, Care of ROYAT. GEORGE HOTEL, Hongkong, 17th August, 1912.
TO LET
BANKS
51
INTERNATIONAL BANKING
CORPORATION.
HEAD OFFIon: 60, Wall Street, New York. LONDON OFFICE: 35, Bishopsgate, R.C.
'BRANCHES ;-
Eugire
Galle.
Singapore.
Perang.
Kota Bahru, Kelantan,
Kuala Lumpur, F.M.S.
Hongkong,
Shanghai.
AGENTS IN Japan:
Messrs. JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., LTD.
BANKURSI
BANK OF ENGLAND, LONDON JOINT BOOK BANK, LTD. Every description of Banking and Exchange business transactud. Btosha, and Sharon bought and sold on account of Constituents. Letters of Credit granted on Agents and Correspondents all over the world.
INTEREST allowed on Current Accounts st 2 por cont. per annum on Daily Balance and en Fixed Deposits at rates which may be ssoortsined on application.
F. C. MACDONALD,
Manager. Hongkong, 29th March, 1912,
NE
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NEDERLANDSCH-INDISCHE HANDELSBANK, (NETHERLANDS INDIA COMMERICAY, BANK),
ESTARLISH » 1863.
Authorised Capital F. 15,000,000 (£1,250,000) Paid up Capital FL. 14.935.350 (61 042 110. Han
und
F). 5,02,161,27 (£418,513)
HEAD ÜFTICS, AMSTERDAM. HEAD ÅBENOT: BATAVIA.
LONDON BANKERS
THE WILLIAMS DEACONS BANK,
Swies BANKVEREIN.
ROYAL.
MAURICE E. BANDMANN
FAISANTS THE
BANDMANN OPERA CO.
TO-NIGHT {
TO-NIGHT!
“AWALTZ DREAM."
MONDAY, 2ND SEPT.:
"THE QUAKER GIRL'
TUESDAY, 3RD SEPT.:
LAST AND FAIRWELL PERFORMANCE, "THE DOLLAR PRINCESS.”
PRICES... $3.50, $2 and $1.
Commande 9 F.M. sharp.
Plan of Seats Now Open at MOUTRIE'S, - Hongkong, 30th August, 1912,
THEATRE
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ROYAL
WORLD'S TOUR 1911-12-13.
THE EMINENT ACTOR,
BRANCHES AND AGENTS U over the ALLAN WILKIE.
World.
THE BANK transacts every description of Banking and Exchange business, receives money in Current Account at the rate of 2 per cent, per annum on Daily, balances and accepts Fixod Deposits at the following rates
12 months 4% per anum.
35% do, do,
E. J. H. VAN DELDEN, Acting Manager, No. 8, Des Voeux Road Contral. Hongkong, 7th August, 1912.
THE
SPECIE
YOKOHAMA LIMITED.
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Supported by powerfal Leadon Company, including the talented Actress,
FREDISWYDE
Miss
HUNTER-WATTS.
FOR SIX NIGHTS ONLY, COMMENCING : THURSDAY, SEPT. 12, 1912.
THURSDAY, 12TH SEPT.:
SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL.”
BANK FRIDAY, 13TH SEPT.;
"THE SECOND
Authorised CAPITAL.......Yen 48,000,000 PAID-UP CAFITAL. Yen 30,000,000 RESERVA FUND... Yen 17,500,000
HEAD OFFICE-YOKOHAMA, Branohee and Agencies at Antung-Helen Lino-Yang Ryojun
Bombay
Kobe
(1000
Calcutta
Manila
Canton
Cabu
Μεπίση PAGATHA
Calontia
Colon
Peking
Bombey
Changokun
Ban Francisco
Dairen (Dalny)
Hongkong Hinkow
Shanghai
Yokohams
about £1,400,000
ON SHAMEEN, BRIMIEN CONCESSION,
ENIX ROOMS and LARGE OFFICES, recently in occupation of Standard Oil Best busivors situation.
Apply to--
CAPITAL AND RESERVE... $6,800,000
T. E. GRIFFITE, Canton. Canton, 3rd August, 1912.
[966.
BUSINESS tranmoted, CURRENT ACCOUNTS opened on the usual
terus
TO LET.
pay.ARGE SUBSTANTIALLY - BUILT
66EWHNOR" No. 116, The PEAK,
Possession October 16th, 1912, Full Portionists of Price or Bent can be obtained from
Massrs. JOHNSON, STOKES & MASTER, Solicitors, Prince* Buildługa, Ice House Stroet. Hongkong, 14th August, 1912. [993
GRACA & CO.
MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS PRODZE BT. (Hongkong, Hotel Building),
will he held at the Comutay's Hotel, on
SATURDAY, the 7th SEPTEMBER, 1912, at
Dealers in
GODOWN, situated on Water Front Fast Point,
For further particulars apply Property Office, JARDINE, MATHESON & CO. 17.
1995 Hongkong, 15th August, 1912.
TO LET.
HOP with GODOWN attached, Nathan
Road, Kowloon,
KOWLOON MARINE LOT No. 49 with WHARF
Apply to
HUMPHREYS ESTATE & FINANCK
Co., LTD.. Alexandre Buildings.
Hongkong, 16th August, 1912,
TO LET,
(Port Arthur) San Frater Shanghai
London Lyone
Nagasaki Tishling
New York Tokyo
Osaka
Pekin
Fongtion (Makdan) Newchwang Tientsin
Hankow
Honolulu
Kobe
EVERY DESCRIPTION OF BANKING | INTEREST ALLOWED ON ÜFERENT ACCOUNTY Deposite required for fixed periods at mates to be obtained on application.
TAKEO TAKAMICHI,
DEPOSITS RECEIVED, fired for one your at 4 percent, per annum, or for shorter periods, at rates which may be assee. lained in
BILLS
NEGOTIA
And COLLECTED MAIL TELEGRAPHIC REMIT
TANCES made. LETTERS OF OBEDIT and DRAFTS granted on all the principal cities in the World.
THE BANK'S CIRCULAR LETTERS OF CREDIT are available all over the World COMMERULAL LETTERS OF OREDIT
issed. PURCHASE and' SALE of Stocks and
2 Shares effected.
TRAVELLERS' CHECKS sold and cached.
GEORGE HOGG, Manager.
9, Queen's Road,
Hongkong, 30th July, 1912.
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1869
THE
THE BANK OF TAIWAN, LIMITED
(INCORPORATED BY SPROTAL IMPERIAL. (STARTER).
12.30 F.M., for the purpass of resiring a POSTAGE STAMPE VIEW POST ON 2ND FLOOR, No. 2. FEUDSE STREET,
Statement of Accounts of the Company to the 30th Juno, 1912, with the Beport of the Directore, sud to discuss any matter that may be competently brought before the Meeting.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 1st to 7th Beptember, 1912, both days inclasïve.
By Order of the Board,
C. MOONEY,
Hongkong, 28th August, 1912.
TO BE SOLD.
CARDS, FLOWER SEEDS, CIGARS, BOOKS, TOYS,
Just Received a Fine Selection of BABY DOLLS
WITH
CHINESE DRE88EB.
852
TO BE LET.
HOPS AND OFFICES,
ALEXANDRA BUILDINGS.
Becretary. (1021
SHO
Apply
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A. S. WATSON & Co., LTD.,
Alexandra Buildings.
-Hongkong, 22nd May, 1912
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AT THE PEAK.
"OUSES and a BUILDING SITE.
H
DENNYS & BOWLEY, Solicitam,
2, Connaught. Road Central
Hongkong, 13th August, 1912
LIGHTERAGE.
THE HONGKONG AND KOWI JON
WHARF AND GODOWN
Cp.
undertako overy description of lighter work, including transhipments in the Harbour, delivery to any water froutage in the Colony, and conveyance to Canton and West River
perta. Small quantities handled and specially low antes quoted for large quantitie
F423
DS
ONE-ROOMÉD OFFICE, Apply Property Offes,
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., LTD. Hongkong, 23rd May, 1912.
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TO LET.
TEW First Class SIX ROOM HOUSES Cameron Road, Kowloon, from the 1st of October next. Moderate rent.
Apply to
1
Capital squisicióminuszom Ten 10,000,000 Cajital Subsvribed (paid np) ...Yen 6,250,000 Reserve Fund Hanumanum Yen 2,629,000
HEAD OFrich : TAIFER, Formosa,
BRANCHES AND AGEBOTES:
SPANISH DOMINICAN
Amoy Anping Canton
Bwntow
Tainan
Kobe
Tameni
Nugeneski
PROCURATION,
2, Seymour Road.
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FoooLow Koelang
Osaka
Tokyo Tokobams
Shanghai
ТО LET.
Hongkong, 27th August, 1912.
Ο.
NO. BEACONSFIELD ARCADE
Fint Flour,
No. 13, BEACONSFIELD ARCADE, First Floor.
No, 19. SHELLEY STREET.
LARGE BOOMS, Central Position, Cheap Rent.
1 SMALL. GODOWN in Daddell Stroof (Godown D).
ROGATE" Austin Road, Kowloon, from Lat April.
For Sale, "HARTING and ROGATE" on part of Kowloon Inland Lot No. 1154.
Apply to-- LINSTEAD &| DAY 18,
3rd Floor, Alasandra Buildings Hongkong, 31st August, 1912. 1122-
TO LET
OFFICES in King's BUILDING,
Apply
THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST
MENT AND AGENCY CO., LTD. Hongkong, 1st August, 1912 [121
HONGKONG OFFICE:
3, Das Vœux Road,
K
Interest allowed
Current Accounte Deposite received on tarms which may be had en spplication.
KTSUDZURABARA, Manager. Hongkong, Ist May, 1911,
HONGKONG SAVINGS BANK. THE Business of the shove Bank in con duered by the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION, Eulas may be obtained an application,
INTEREST on deposite is allowed on the Minimus Monthly Balanses at 34 per cent. per annum.
Depositors may transfer at their option Balano $100 or more to the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAT BARE to be placed on FIXED DEFOSF at 4 per cent, per annum.
For the HONOLONG AND SHANGHAI Bankino ComPORATION,
...N. J. BTARE,
204 Chief Monger. Hongkong, 1st July, 1911.
20
Manager,
· Hongkong, 1st April, 1912.
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AND SHANGHAI
HONGKONG
BANKING CORPORATION.
PAID-UP CAPITAL BASERVA FUNDS 1-0
STERLING
P
*** $15,000,000
£1,500,000 at 2/-815,000,000 SILVER
$17,000,000
$32,009,000 RESERVE LIABILITY OF FROTORS$15,000,000
COURT OF DIRECTORS.
E. SEELIK, Esq.-Chairman.
F H. ARKITBONG, Esq., Deputy Chairman, 9, H. Dodwell, Esq. F. Lieb, Esq. Andrew Forbes, Esq. W.L. Pattanden, Esq. G. Friesland, Esq. HOL. Mr. O. H. Roar C. 8. Gabbay, Esq. H. A. Bioba, Esq. G. B. Laurena, Esq.
CHIEF MANAGER !
Hongkong-N. J. STARK.
AunnG MANAGER: Shanghai-A; G. STEPHON.
London BanZZES: LONDON COUNTY AND WESTMINSTER BANK, LIMITED,
HONGXONG-INTEREST ALLOWED.
On Current Account at the rate of Two par sent. per annum on the Daily Balazos,
ON FIXED DEPOSITS.
For 3 months, 23 per sent, per Anzum, For 6 months, 34 per cent. per Annum. For 12 months, 4 per cent per Aurten,
N. J. STABB,
Chief Manager. Hongkong, 22nd August, 1912, [19
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THE CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA AUSTRALIA AND CHINA,
INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARE, 1853, HRAD OFFICE-LONDON,
PROPELATORS...
PAID UP CAPITAL
...£1,200,000 RESERVE FUND
***...£1,650,000 RESERVE LIABILITY OF
...£1,200,000
FOREIGN EXCHANGE and General Banking business transacted.
CURRENT ACCOUNTS opened Bud FIXED DEPOSITS received for 1 year or shorter periods st rates which will be quoted on application.
-WM. DICKSON, Manager,
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Hongkong, 12th April, 1912
MRS. TANQUERAY."
SATURDAY, 14 S.:
"THE
MONDAY, 16TH SEPT.:
LIARS."
The Costume Play, "DAVID GABRICK.”
TUESDAY, 17th Sert :
G. B. Show's Brilliant Comedy,
CANDIDA "
U
WEDNESDAY, 18TM Børr
Oscar Wilde's "SALOME.”
PLANS AT ROBINSON'S.
PRICES:
$3.50-$2 and $1. Hongkong, 29th August, 1912.
AUCTION.
B.
G.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
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ARTICULARS and CONDITIONS of the letting by Publio Auction Sale, to be held on MONDAY, the 2nd day of September, 1912, at 3 P.M., at the Offices of the PUBLIC
LIC WOBES DEPARTMENT, by Onler TRO of HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR, of Lote of CROWN LAND Parish sad
May Road respectively in the Colony of Hongkong, for a term of years, with the option of renewal at CROWN LENT. to be fixed by the Surveyor of His MAJESTY THE Erno, for one further term of 75 years.
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