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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRERS, SATURDAY, DECEMBAR ZAST, 1912.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR
HOLIDAYS.
N
Accordance with Ordinance No. 6 of 1912 the EXCHANGE BANKS will be CLOSED for the Transaction of, PUBLIC BUSINESS on WEDNESDAY and THURS- DAY. the 25th
26th instant, and and WEDNESDAY. the 1st of January, 1913. [2441 Hongkong, 21st December, 1912
THE HONGKONG WEEKLY PRESS & TOVERLAND TRADE REPORE,
is now ready and contains:-----
Far Eastern News,
Loading Articles:---
Legislation Against Boycott in Hong-
kong.
Whore is the Grievance.
Official Appointments in China. The Mongolia Trouble. The Boycott. Fight and Airy on FIRST and Random Reflections.
Hongkong News, SECOND FLOOR, in New Building being The Magistracy.
WHITEAWAY, Frightening the Sharks. MES$18. for erocted
The Tram Boycott. LAIDLAW & Co. LTD. Entrance from Des Voeux Road, Electric Lift to all Floors, Electric Light throughout. The plan can be sees and all particulare obtained at the Offices.
MESSES. FALMER & TURNER,
Alexandra Buildings, 3rd Floor.
F1442 Hongkong, 21st December, 1912.
"BEN" LINE OF STEAMERS
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES,
8.8. "BENLAWERS," Frox MIDDLESBRO, LONDON AND STRAITS.
The Boycott of the Russo-Chinese Bank.
A Woman in the Case." The Pokfulam Murder. Somnambulist Killed.
Serious Charge Against an American. Victoria British School.
The Diocesan School and Orphanage.
New Siamese Stamps.
Suicide of Mr. D. M. Fraser.
"An Ideal Husband."
Supreme Court.
Landslip at Shatoukok.
Sanitary Board.
Hongkong Legislative Council. Correspondence!--
China's Disregard of the Opium Agree-
ment. Hongkong's Now Past Office. Canton Newa Golf.
CONSIGN Dratcargoing landed at their ONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby informed risk into the hazardous and/or extra hazardous Gadows of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf Rewards for Admiral Sah. ard Godown Co, Ltd., whence and/or from the wharvas delivery may be obtained.
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining madelivered after the 26th inst. will be subject to rent.
All Claims against the Blenmer must be presented to the Undersigned on or before the 7th Jan., or they will not be recognized.
All broken, shafed and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on the 26th inst., at 11 A..
No Fire Insuranca has been effected. Billa of Lading will be countersigned by
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co., Agents.
Hongkong, 19th December, 1912.
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CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY COMPANY'S ROYAL MAIL STEAMSHIP LINE. NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
RMS,
EMPRESS OF INDIA."
HE above-mentioned Steamer having arrived from VANCOUVER, VICTORIA and JAPAN PORTS, Consignoes of Cargo are hereby notifed that their Goods, with the exception of Parcels, Trosoro and Valuables, are being landed and placed at their risk in the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Ltd., Kowloon Godowns, where delivery can be obtained.
Goods on hand after the 27th Dec, will be subject to rent.
No Firo Insurance will be effected.
All damaged packages are to be left in the Godowns and this Offles notified, when arrange- ments will be made for examination.
No Clainie will be admitted after the Goods
have left the Godowns.
D. W. CRADDOCK,
Telegrams.
The Nippon Yusen Kaisba. China's Financial Difficulties. Chinese Military Affairs. China and the Sextaple Group. Chinese End Boycott on the Russian Bark, The French Mail. Commercial. shipping.
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Hongkong, 21st December, 1012.
NOTICE.
THE OFFICE of CHINESE MARITIME
CUSTOMS for Kowloon and District will be CLOSED to Public Business for the NEW YEAR HOLIDAYS on 1st, 2nd and 3rd January, 1913.
E. GORDON LOWDER, Commissioner of Chinese Customs,
[1434 York Buildings,
Hongkong, 18th December, 1912.
NOTICE.
LUIZ NOLASCO, Notary Public.
7, BUA DO HOSPITAL, Macao.
(1437
WANTED.
or TWO SMALL
General Trafo Agent.ONFURNISHED ROOMS on the PEAK
Hongkong, 21st December, 1912.
FROM EUROPE,
HE H.A.L. Steamship
THE
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"ARMENIA," Captain Eekhorn, having arrived, Consignees of Cargo are hereby informed that their goods are being landed and placed at their risk in the hasardons and/or extra-hazardons Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godowe Co., Ltd., whenos delivery may be obtained against Bills-of-Lading countersigned by the Undersigned,
to
Optional Cargo will be carried on unless notice the contrary be given To-pay.
All Claims must be presented within ten daye
of the steamer's arrival bere, aftor which date
they cannot be recognized.
have left the Godewas, and all Goods remaining undelivered after the 27th inst, will be subjent to rent,
or Higher Levels,
Apply-
"SCENIC,"
Care of "Daily Press" Offee. Hongkong, 11th Deosmber, 1912.
WANTED,
LERK Wanted, part time, afternoons
Raitable or full engagement.
MANAGER also Wanted for Retail Business; must be able and with Business experiance. State age, nationality and duties accustomed to; fidelity bond required. Fall particulare to-
J. A, X., Care of "Daily Press Offee. [1342 Hongkong, 25th November, 1912,
WANTED IMMEDIATELY.
Y German Firm, perfect BOOKKEEPER Claims will be admitted after the Goods B (German), with experience in the East
and Al references, Good Salary.
Apply- "BOOKKEEPER,"
Care of "Daily Press" Office. [1414 Hongkong, 14th December, 1912.
All broken, chafed, and damaged goods must be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on the 27th inst., at 9.30 .M.
No Fire Insurance will be offested by us in any caso whatever
This Steamer brings on Cargo:
Ex 8.8. Bolivia from Havra.
Ex as. "Nog:dor" from Portimão.
Ex 8.6. "Farl" from Abus,
Ex .." Courier" from Drammen.
Ex 8.8. "Frans" from Abus.
Es as."Norge from Göteborg.
HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE,
Hongkong Office. Hongkong, 20th December, 1912.
WEIHAIWEI SCHOOL.
N ENGLISH SCHOOL in British A Territory favoured with "Maguillesut Climate," Preparation by Experienced and Qualified Teachers for Entrance to Schools in Eugland, or for Commercial Life in the East. New School-House by the soa. Recreations: Sea Eatbing, Bosting, Cricket, Football, ato.
For terms apply to the Headmaster,
10857
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FOR SALE
A LOT OF
HERBERT L BEER, LC.P.
GOLD WALTHAM WATCHES,
HTG, GOOD TIME-KEEPERS,
AT
BARGAIN PRICES, IN ORDER TO CLEAR STOCK.
GARRELS, BOERNER & Oo
KINO'S BUILDING.
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Dongkong, 26th November, 1912,
LIGHTERAGE.
GODOWN Co. WHARF AND AND KOWLOON HUNGKONG THE 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. wirta Smal quantities handled and 'spocially low rates quoted for large quantities
423
INTIMATIONS
LANE,
CRAWFORD
(TELEPHONE 97.)
WE ARE NOW SHOWING
OKOHAMA
BANKS
THE
*SPECIE LIMITED.
BANK
AUTHORISED CAPITAL... Im $200,000 PAID-UP CAPITAL...................................
Teri 30,000,000 Yox 17,850,000
HEAD OFFICE-TOKOHAMA, Branches and Agenader st Antung-Helen Liso-Yang Hyojun
& Co.
Osteatte
Bombay
Changahun
Dairen (Dalny),
OUR NEW STOCK OF
CHRISTMAS GOODS
LATEST NOVELTIES
SUITABLE FOR PRESENT IN ALL DEPARTMENTS. FRENCH CONFECTIONERY
HIGH-CLASS FANOY BOXES OF CHOCOLATES AND SWEETS. CHRISTMAS
PUDDINGS, CAKES,
(Port Arthur)
London
San Francisc
Lyons Shanghal
Nagasaki Tishling
New York Tokyo
Osaka
Pekin
Fenglion (Makden) Newehwang Tientaln
Hankow
Harbin Honolulu
Kobe
INTEREST ALLOWED ON CURRENT ACCOUNTS Deposita received for fixed periods at rutam to be obtained on application.
"TAKEO TAKAMICHI -
ENTERTAINMENTS
THEATRE
ROTAL.
AN IDEAL
HUSBAND"
A PLAY IN 4 AOTS,
DY
OSCAR
WILDE.
TO BE PRODUCED BY:
LOCAL AMATEURS.
TO-NIGHT |
TO-NIGHT |
ДЕСЕМВЕЕ 218т, ат 9 г.м.
Manager, [443 UNDER the LLENCE THE GOVERNOR
TNDER the Distinguished Patronage of
Hongkong, 13th November, 1912.
■TONGKONG
H
AND SHANGHAI
BANKING CORPORATION.
PAID-UT CAPIVAL
RAS FUNDA ZA
STERLANG
BILVER
$15,000,000
€1,500,000 at 2/$15,000,000
54
$17,000,000
$32,000,000
BusasymLdaĦLTY OF PROP'TOR:$15,000,000
COUET OF DIRECTORS,
E. SHELLIM, Esq.-Chairman,
MINCE MEAT. F. H. Arnors, Erg, Deputy Chairman,
CRACKERS and COSAQUES
EXCLUSIVE DESIGNS.
PULLED FIGS. NUTS, MUSCATELS. YORK HAMS STILTONS. A LARGE SELECTION OF
TOYS,
DOLLS, GAMES, &c.
LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.
G.
AUCTION
R.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
"DARTICULARS and CONDITIONS of
Plotting by Public Auction Sale. to be held on MONDAY, the 23rd day cf-December, 1912, at 3 P.M., at the Offoes of the Pontro WOBES DEPARTMENT, by Urder" of HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR, of One Lot of CROWN LAND below Kennedy Road. 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 further form of 75 years.
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PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.
No. of Bale.
Inland foot
Registry No..
Locality,
No.1938.
Below Kennedy Road
adjoining
Boundary
Measureminta.
Square
Andusi Kout
Upset Price.
容
к.
E
W.
fest
feet
feet foet
52
20 12,442 80 1,400
109
INTIMATIONS
THE KAPAYANG RUBBER ESTATES COMPANY, LIMITED.
TOTICE 18 HEREBY GIVEN that the
NOGIRD ORDINARY GENERAL
BANKS
151
INTERNATIONAL BANKING
CORPORATION.
HEAD CIPTION: 60. Wall Street, New York LONDON OFFICa 36, Bishopagace, E.C.
Canton
Cobu
Colón
Empire
8. H, Dodwell, Esq. G. Friesland, Esq.
nay, Hinq-
G, E. Laurens, Esq. F. Lisb, Esq.
[W.L.Pattenden, Esq. J. A. Plammer, Esq. Hon. Mr. C. H. Bost
H. A. Stoba, Esq.
CHIEF MANAGER : Hongkong-N. J. STARE,
ACTING MANAGER: Shanghai---A. G. STEPHEN.
LONDON BANKERS ↑
LONDON COUNTY AND WESTMINSTER BANK LIMITED.
HONGTONG-INFIREST ALLOWED. On Current Account at the rate of Two p** cent, per annum on the Daily Balance.
OF FIXED Darosrta.
for 3 months, 2 per cent. per Annum. For 6 months, 34 per ount, per Annum. For 12 months, 4 per omt. per Annum,
N, J. STABB,
Chief Manager.
Hongkong, 28th November, 1912.
THE MERCANTILE BANK
INDIA LIMITED.
AUTHORISED CAPITAL SUBSCRIBED PAID UP
1)
RESERVE FUND
HRAD ÜFRIOR $.
(19
OF
$1,500,000 1,125,000
562,000
365,000
40, Threadneedle Street,
LONDON, B.C.
BRANCHER:
Kandy.
BRANCHES
Bombay Calcutta
Kube Manila
Mexico
Panama
Peking
San Francisco
Hongkong
Shanghai
Bankow
Tokohama
Bombay,
Calcutta
Howrah.
CAPITAL AND SURPLUS
Delhi.
Madras.
Kota Bahru, Kelantan.
Karachi.
Rangoon,
Colombo.
AGNET IN JAPANI
$7,050,000 equal £1,450,000 EVERY DESCRIPTION OF BANKING
BUSINESS transseted. CURRENT ACCOUNTS opened on the usual
· DEPOZITN,
DEPOSITS RECEIVED, fixed for one your at 4 per cent. per annum, or for skorier periods, at rates which may be assez- tained on application.
BILLS NEGOTIATED and COLLECTED. MAIL and TELEGRAPHIC TANCES made.
REMIT.
LETTERS OF CREDIT and DRAFTS granted on all the principal cities in the World.
THE BANKS CIRCULAR LETTERS OF
CREDIT are available all over th ... World. COMMERCIAL LETTERS OF CREDIT
fested PURCHASE and SALE of Stocks and
Shares effected. TRAVELLERS' CHECKS sold and casted.
GEORGE HOGG, Manager.
9, Queen's Rosd
Hongkong, 2nd November, 1912,
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MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS of the above Company will be held at No. 4, Foochow Road, Shanghai, on TUESDAY, 31st Decom ber, 1912, at 5 o'clock FM., for the purpose of THE BANK OF TAIWAN, LIMITED; receiving the Report of the Directora, and the Statements of Accounts for the year ended 30th September, 1912, and traveseting the other Ordinary Business of the Company.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 24th to the 31st December, 1912, both days inclusive.
By Order of the Board of Directors,
M. G. BECK,
Secretary. Shanghai, 16th December, 1912
Galla.
Singapore.
Poning,
Kuala Lumpar, F.M.8.
Hongkong.
Shanghai.
Moser, JARDINE, MATHESON & Co, LTD.
BANKERS:
BANK OF ENGLAND. LONDON JOINT STOCK BANK, LTD. Every description of Banking and Exchange and Shares business transacted. Stocks, bought and sold on soocant of Constituents. Letters of Credit granted on Agents and Correspondents all over the world.
2
be
INTEREST allowed on Current Accounts st per cent, per senam on Daily Balance and on Fixed Deposits at rates which may Bosrtained on application.
F.C. MACDONALD, Manager. Hongkong, 7th September, 1912.
|--
(INCORPORANID OF SPHOTAL IMPERIAL
MECHASTIS),
Capital
Yea 10,000,000 ...Ten 6,250,000 Capital Subscribed (paid up).
serve Fund 2,620,000
HEAD OFFICE: TAIPEH, FORMOSA BRANCHES AND AGENCIES +
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Amoy
Anping Cinton
Swatow Kobe
Tainan
TAMARI
Nagasaki
Tokyo
Foochow
of
Osaka Shangha
Yokohama
IN THE MATTER of SECTION 181 of
COMPANIES' ORDINANCE 1911 of Hongkong
AND
IN THE MATTER of the CONNAUGHT AERATED WATER COMPANY, LIMITED,
IN
(IN LIQUIDATION.)
TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that MEETING of the Creditors of the abore-med Company will be held at Nos, 63 and 65, Queen's Road East, on SATURDAY, the 11th day of January, 1913, at 2 o'clock P.M.
Dated the 13th day of Decaber, 1912
WONG SIU LEUNG, 1416]
Liquidator.
America.
FOR SALE
90 STEEL, DRUMS, opacity salgadons
specially struoted for carrying Oil Manufactured in
Apply→
"OIL DRUM," Care of Daily Press Office. Hongkong, 19th December, 1912,
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HONGKONG OFFICE.
3. Das Vaux Road, Interest allowed on Current Ascompta Deposits received on team which may be har on application.
K. TRUDZURABARA, Manager, [1279 Hongkong, tat May, 1911.
HONGKONG SAVINGS BANK,
1909
THE CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA A AUSTRALIA AND CHINA: INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTHE, 1853. HEAD OFFICES---LONDON,
in aid of the following Charities
THE DIOCESAN GIRLS' SCHOOL, THE EYRE REFUGE,
THE BLIND HOME (BLINDENAEIX), THE ST. LEWIS ORPHANAGE.
Booking Opens at Messrs. MoUTRIN & Co, from December 4th to holders of advance Tickets, obtainable from Ladies and Membera of the Committees of the various Charities, and Mesara, MOUTRIE & Co., and to the Public from December 7th.
Hongkong, 21st November, 1912. [1337
THEATRE
ROTAL.
THREE NIGHTS ONLY.
THE ORIENTAL THEATRICAL CO. OF MANILA, P.I., PRESENTS
FERRIS
HARTMAN,
AND HIS TALENTED Co., INCLUDING MISS MUGGINS DAVIES AND WALTER DE LOEN.
FRIDAY, 27 Dic.---
The Latest Comedy Success, "A TRIP ABROAD," SATURDAY, 28TH DIα.:-s
Walter De Leon's Great Enecess, "THE GIRL AND THE BOY." MONDAY, 30rn Deo-
For the First Time in Hongkong, The Great Success, "DREAM CITY."
Curtain at 9.15 г.x. sharp.
PRICES:-Dress Circle, 83.50; 0. Stalls, 23.50 Stalls, $3; Pit, $2; Gallery, $1. Booking at MOUTRIE'S.
Late Care to the Peak
Hongkong, 18th December, 1912.
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BIJOU
9.15 г..-TO-NIGHT-9.15 P.2.
SPECIAL XMAS
PROGRAMME
of
ALL NEW PICTURES!
and
THE FLOWER-STREET FOLLIES
FOLLIES
FOLLIES
7.16 P.M.-PICTURES ONLY-7.15 P.M.
Hongkong, 21st December, 1912.
CHEAP SALE,
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E Bog to offer our Stock of GOLD
SILK SILVERWARES, GRASS-CLOTH, etc, at a Great Reduction
PAID UP CAFYTAL RISTE FUND...
ML ***
***
...£1,200,000 ...£1,650,000
Wand
KaserYE LABILITY ΟΤ
PROPRIETOR
....£1,200,000
FOREIGN EXCHANGE and General Banking business transacted,
and
CURRENT ACCOUNTS opened FIXED DEPOSITS received for 1 year or shorter periods at rates which will be quoted on application.
WM. DICKSON, Manager.
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Hongkong, 12th April, 1912 TEDERLANDSCH INDISCHE
HANDELSBANK. (NWTHERLANDS INDIA COMMmrical: BANK.
ESTABLISHED 3863,
Authorised Capital FL 15,000,000 (£1,250,000); Paid up
Capital F1, 14905,350 (£1,242,112) Reserve Fund FL. 5,022,161,27 (£418,513)
HEAD OFFIOR: AMSTERDAM. HEAD AGENCY: BATAVIA,
LONDON BANKERS
THW WILLIAMS DEACONS Bark. SWISH BANKVHERIN.
World
THE Business of the above Bank is com- Tductor by the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. BRANCHES AND AGENTS all over the Rules may be obtained on application.
INTEREST on deposits is allowed on the Minimam Monthly Balances at 3 per cent.
THE BANK transsos every description of Banking and Exchange business, requires money par Anntun.
Depositors may transfer at their option in Current Account at the rate of 2 per cent per Annum on Daily balances and socepta Fixed balance $100 or more to the HONGXONG AND SHANGHAI BANK to be placed on FIXED | Deposits at the following ratesinde deza DEFOST at 4 per cent. per annum.
12 months per annum.
For the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.
N. J. STABB,
Hongkong, 1st July, 1911,
Chief Manager)........
6-do
"
3 do.
do
37 do.
E. J. H. VAN DELDEN, Acting Manager,
No. 8, Des Voeux Hoad Central Hongkong, 7th August, 1912.
[22
Sale,
Do not Miss this opportunity. Inspection cordially invited.
ON WO & Co., No. 37, Queen's Hood Central [1360 Hongkong, 25th November, 1912
GERMAN SAUSAGES.
have secured the services of an
and are now able to supply our patrons and the public with DELICIOUS, WHOLE- SOME and CLEAN GERMAN SAUSAGES made on our own premises.
WExpert German, Santange Maker
THE
DAIRY FARM CO., LTD.
YOU
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inspect our Fine Assortment of
ARE INVITED to come and DOLLS, TOYS,
and
CHRISTMAS GOODS. Prices from 10 Cents ng 20s.
GRACA & CO.
PADDER ST. (Hongkong Hotel Building)
OVER 1,000 DOLLS IN STOCK
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