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PEAK SCHOOL:
INTERESTING SPORTS MEETING.
The grounds of
Tandernger, the wesidence of the Hon. Mr. Claud Severn
HONGKONG SHARE MARKET,
Messra, Vernon A Smyth, in their weakly share report dated the 28th April, stato
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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, APRIL 2TH, DIS
WAR CHARITIES. SUBSCRIPTION LIST, NO. 2.
Mr. D. Walker w
Mrs, Phelipu Bandage Cins...
Elsie" Derby Sweep Mr. A. H. Skoton
Mr. David Wood Mr Duman-Chrk... Mr. W. J. Tutcher Mr and Mrs W. G. Humphreys Mr. and Mrs. G. Piercy. MA; Clark .. Mr H. P. White Mr. W. H. Beir Mr. R. E. Atwall Dr. O. Marriot Dr. G. M, Harston. Mr. G. D. Pitzipios Mr. B. Wyatt Baith Mests, L. D. McNicoli, A.J.S., M. Gilmore, AH, Fenn, H. Hyatt, N.D.N., G. E. Breen, Henry P. Allgood, R. P. Harrison E, Alcock, E. J." Statten ET. Craig, O.D.G., Anon J. T. McKay, and A.
Purden-35 ach
Business during the past week has been (Colonia). Secretary) were crowded with confined mostly to adjustments for the little children age to win prizes, yetercettlement, which passed off satisfactorily day on the occasing of the second annual yesterday, and prices have is some spurly meding of the Peak School. Though instanges, owing to forced sale, suffered of very tender sons, the student did not a further deling. At the close there is a alfoy this to in my way hinder their fair enquiry for investment securities, the athletic propensities, Fer example, a site of speculative marker being more or les, thren as a half years had the audacity quiet pending definite news to to enter for the long jump, and though the Indo-China dividend for 1918 now bhad several falls before reaching the about due. Standard Tin is quoted per wag by no means dismayed," Reuterat £198 and £186 for spot and "V take off"
and went on to cleny at least a foot before forward respectively, and plantation Rub- ́experiencing - aumier roll over the turf her at 3/11 for May and Juxe delivery, He only laughed. In the potato race also business done. Bar silver has advanced to 330, and Sterling T.T to 2/2. The the little people proved highly amusingTT rate on Shanghai is to day quot Though given very elaborate instead of 214, and the Bank's buying rate for 3Mr R Soulange. Toissier
the rules and regulations in bed/s bills on that port at 711.
M.H. arved many of the youngsters put their BANKS.-Hongkong and Shanghais have own idens into execution. Not content with heen booked at $735, and at this rate there
re further mill buyers, gathering in their own vegetables they would take a sly dush" for another row which seemed sure easy of management.
4x10
MARINE INSURANCES-Union continue on offer a 3035, and Cantons can be placed $420. North Chinas are quoted in the
Realised by the production of the ping" The Marriage of Kitty D.A.B.
Charles, Mr. Leung Sui Bang. Mr Richardson, Mr. R. Brið.
#Punch H.K.V.R. 353 Anonymous, Ms. Kennedy, Mr. Yuen Lai Sang, and Chan Tu Fong--$1 each
and the potating were thrown into the North at Tls 180 nominas, and Yengtszeger, and S. Saxis-8 each...
at $285 with exchange 73, also nominal.
FIRE INSURANCES.-There are buyers of Chinas at $157 ex the dividard and bons of 80 per share, paid to-day, and Hong- kongs are in request at the improved quota-
"that one 2ekt bucket despite the fact
This was provided for each competitor. originality was apparent in all the event: and thus was that those present "weretion of 8390. thoroughly entertained throughout the afternoon. No preords were broken, but the is not much doubt that the pupils
• have great hopes in the future athletic
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Mr. L. N. Leete in
Messrs. Wan Suit Ngam, Badan Singh, Lim Kai Tseng, Tan Tak Chin, Mrs. McCulloch, Messrs. H. 8 Markham, K, G. Backlund, W. A. C Wolnizer, Popoff, cand. J. McGregor 83 ench
Anonymous
SHIPPING-Douglases, under settlement influences, receded to 81333, at which rate the market closes with bayers for cash and full equivalents forward, Steamboats con fiue o ofer at $221, with no business over 8211 to report, Indo Chinna have progress of a bonny little chap amedheen booked at the reduced rates of 845 Buster Churchill. Not the least inter- for the Preferred and 812 for the vesting event was thy for the veterans."Deferred and at these rates the market Chito" Survivor
closes with probable sellers. Star Ferries Mr. A. E. Davey The Hon. Mr. Claud Severn, who won was
are quiet at $35 after sales reported during Mr O. F. Lubatte. given pride of place as regards handicap. the interval at $39) and 39
Mr. V. Uldail OIL-She Transports are caster with Mr. A. Nichol and he never looked back, despite a
sellers at 97/8 and probable buyers a 97-C F. Croswell dangerous swerve when runding a some.
Ural. Caspians are quiet 35/, and Mr. J. Kennedy what treacherous corner,
Langkats in small request at the reduced cuotation of Ts. 283
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The results of the racing were as follow:
REFINERIES-China Sugars, after ad Long jump, 8 to 13 years-1, E. Stub-vancing to 8117 for cash and 3120 for June bing; 2. W. Dunbar,
Long jump, 6 la 3 years, C. Bonnar;
2. 8. Tisdal},
Long jump, 3 to 6 star-1. R. Ar strong; 2, A, Pearce,
100 yards. Hai ce,-1, 8. Miller; 2,
J. Churchill,
60 yards at rave-1, R. Humphreys; 2. J. Miller.
00 yards flat race-1, A. Pearce; 2, R.
Armstrong,
High jun, A" class-1, E, Stub bings, 2. M. Blackman; 3; R. Dunbar.
High jump, Bclass-1. J. Miller; 2. R. Hamphreys,
High jump, C cines.1, A. Moesers -2, V. Martin
Potato race, A" clas-1 T. Chur- chil; 2 B. Dunbar,
Jelivery, have again receded to a buying quotation of ill and sales. Luzons with ne business to report, are easier, with sellers at 833.
Mr. M. W. Fraser
Mr. W. J. Martin M. E. C. Tregillus Mr. A F. Churchill Hongkong Gymkhana Club H.E. Sir F. H. May, K.C.M.G. MR. E. Lindsel... Mr. W. Schofield Mr. E W. Hamilton Messrs. Moxon & Tay.or.... Messrs. A. Watson & Co.,
-Ltd. (monthly subscription) .. Ongar Singh (monthly subscrip..
tion)
Mr. J. McGregor (monthly sub
seription)
MINING-Kailans continue on offer at 35/- and Raubs are now obtainable at the by our Singapore agents that the Reub reduced quotation of $2.90. We are advis
utput for the past four weeks is 1,199 ounces as compared with: 1,130 for the pre- coding period. Tronohs are still quoted at - nominal without business to report. DOCKS, WHARVES, AND GODOWNS.-Hong- kong and Whampoa Docks have heen booked at-81233, and at this rate there are buyers, Kowloon Wharveg aze firm at 878 after sale. In the North there áre
of Shanghai Docks at T 75 Bongkew Wharves, continuing quiet and Aeady. unchanged at Tls, 90
LANDS, HOTELS, AND BUILDINGS.-Can- tr1 Estates are easier with sellers at 998. There are buyers of Hongkong Lands at
Potato race, class-1. B. Hun-81033, Kowloon Lands at 818 and Hum- phrey Estates at $7 after sale, Hotels phry; 2 E. Bonnar.
are quiet at $115 and West Points at
Potato mer "C' claw-1, B. Char-883. 'chil!; 2. H. Armistrong,
COTTON MILLS-There are buyers of Shanghai Cottons at Tis, 67, and probable. buyers of Kung Yiks at Tia. 19. Ewon are quoted z Tls. 140 and Yangtszepoos at
Three-legged race, 4 clars.-1, J. Churchill and C. Bonnar; 2. V. Baterfield Land J. Messer.
Three-legged ince, "B" class) ET 5), both nominal Bonney and B. Kniphreys,
Skipping, "A" class-1. A. Viller; 2, V. Butterfield.
Skipping. "B" class.-J. S. Tiadal!; 2,
C. Blackman,
J.
French skipping.-1. E. Stubbings. · Tug of war-Won by A. Miller, V. Butterfeld, J. Churchill, W. Dunbar. Miller, D. Ellis. E. Bommar, and Humphreys,
Monthly sub
AYER PANAS RUBBER CO.
The
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sixth yearly port of the airtittak n+n leavha4v+---ka---la - 3.39 presented at the meeting
May 99.03 states in the profit for the be 200,00 ydar is 8297.803.08ng which has to." 600.00 added the balance carried forward from Jast account, viz. 29.120.34, making a total 500.00
disposable balance of $300.033.50 From 50,00
this falls to bo dodnesed the Interim, 50.00
Dividends of 5 per cent, and 10 per cent. 250.00
10.00 paid on the 4th September and gist De- comber, respectively, viz., $112,500, leaving
100.00
INTIMATION
LANE
ORAWFORD & Co.
a hain of 101.133:50. This the Diren, and in girtiyuar 400.00
tore recommend be don't with as follows: 50.00 To pay 4, Final Dividend of 20
10.00
250.00
por cont... (making 53 per cent for the year) 250.00 To pay Directors Fees 30.0 To pay Bonus to Staff 30.00 To pay: Molacea War Relief
Fand
Established 1850,
Тесленки 1741.
ICE CREAM FREEZERS.
$150,000.00
14.890.02 3,911,20
TRIPLE
1,000.00
MOTION
Balance to be carried forward... 24.632.23
$194.433.30
During the course of the year the opport tunity arose of welling at a favourable price two detached blook (distant several miles from the principal Divisions of the Estate). About 120 acres realised 842,750. The resulting position at 31st January, 1916 wk:
1 QUART
80.00 30.09 20.00 ?
То
Rubber in full bearing
1.025 acres,
12 QUARTS.
Rubber in partial bearing
158
370.0
Clearing planted 1911
359
20.03
Clearing planted. 1914
60
Clearing planted 1015
50
Cleared for planting
10.00
15.00 1.00
Coconuts
1,717 acres,
40
Forest and Reserve Fund
(including Swamps)....... 1,405 4.00Buildings and Lues out.
30:00
30.00
200.07
Total area **3.172 acres, Since the close of the year on outlying block of falling and secondary growth, 10 acres in area has been sold for $5.255. Arrangements have been made to open up during the current inancial year suficient of the reserve-land-to-bring-the-area-under- rubber up to a round 2,000 acres.
The rubber crop for the year was 389.920 10.00 b. against an estimate of 360.000 lbs, 4. 50.00 the commencement of the year 142.400 trees 25.00
were being tapped, and at the end of the
183.000.
100.00 -10.00
The fob cost of production including 10 00 Depreciation and charges except Direc 10.00 tars-Fees and. Bonus to Staff (which are 2500 paid according to results) was 33.2406 13.00 couts-9133 pence per lb. The gross price 50.00 realized was $1.10267 per 1. The Mana 50.00 ger's estimate for the current year is 105.12 440.000 lb, at a fob, cost-of-30 cents 2,000.00 $id, per 18.
10.00
10.00
BRITISH CHEMISTRY, 10,00 GERMAN GLASS SUPERSEDED IN
SIX MONTHS.
100.00
49.00
Speaking at the Institute of Chemistry
at Bus-square, Sir James Dobbie, the 5-0) | president, leferred briefly to the work of
the institute during the war, and the im 203portance of the serviers of professional
ALUMINIUM
DELICIOUS IONS
MADE
IN
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IN
10 SIZES.
COOKING
UTENSILS.
LIGHT IN WEIGHT-BRIGHT AS SILVER DO NOT BUST
INCLUDING
- CAMP COOKING OUTFITS
THREE FOR TWO,
OR FOUR PERSONS. COCKTAIL SHAKERS, CHAFING DISIIES. TEA AND COFFEE POTS. CAST KETTLES. CAKE PANS, SAUCE PANS. FRY PANS. ETC.
"O-CEDAR"
MOPS.
POLISH
'O-CEDAR” DUSTERS.
MAKES IT EASY TO CLEAN
THOSE HARD-TO-GET-AT PLACES.
LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.
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chemists to the nation. In operation HONGKONG, CANTON, MACAO &
6,270.30h the Society of Public Analysts, he 1,893-30 said steps were taken to ensure supplies.
of satisfactory chemical reagents, and a 88,164.6 number of Bagtish firms immediately under- 46.260 40 to their manufacture acerding
Atandards prescribed by a joint committes $54.424.63 of the two societ en
100
30
Out of the above amount of 88.164.09, the folowing mounts have been specially carmarked-
In connection with the problem of em- The following cheques have been receivesuring suppits of laboratory gas ware and from HE. Sir F H. Mav R.CM.G., other forms of glass the work of the Glans and forwarded to the respective funds; --
Research Committee of the institute had Royal Patriotic Fund
en remarkably successful. At the end Officers' Families Fund
of six months' work formulas had ten pro- dead for practically all the various kinds of glass required in chemical operatives, in addition to glasses for niners lumps pharmaceutical ampoules, and X-ray tubs." A number of manufacturers had taken up 10.03 these industries, were now able to supply 112.01 mmate requirements, and there was. 3.33 good reason to expect that within a short 130.0
while, they would have compiciely, mastered the technique involved in the production 10.00 of such articles. The credit of this achieve- 50.00ment was due to Professor Herbert, Jack-. on of King's College, London, assisted by Mr. Thomas R. Merton,
MCELLANEOUS-China Borneos are ch- For the Oberry Wives and Fam tainable at $10. Dairy Farmg at 835, and lies' Fand
| Hongkong Trams at $6.20, after fairyFor the Tobacco Fund
extensive sales at 26.10 Coments are For the Red Cross Fund als wanted at £0.70, and China Provident For the Belgian Relief Fund at 89.10. Ropes can be placed at $34 after sales at $36 and 835, and Elec. For the Sailors and Soldiers tries At $49,
For the Clothing Fund
MEMO Next Seitling day, May 30th. INDO-CHINA S N. Co.-Our constituents B.holding scrip in this Company are recom
mended to have same transferred to their own names on the Hongkong register without delay. The transfer books of the Company will be closed from the 1st May, and tomorrow (Saturday) is therefore the
Handicap rive, open to a Penk boys under 10 years.-- Buster Churchill, 2, Claud Blackman,
Handicap race, open to all Peak gir's under 10 years-1, M. Blackan; 2. E. Bonnar.
Veterans The Hon. Mr. Claud Severn 2. Mr. W. Kay
The Challenge Cups were won by Ji6. Bonner, in A class, and. Jack Miller, in B" class,
At the conclusion of the sports the prizes were distributed by Mrs. Mcl, Messer.
day for sending in shares for transfer.
THE ROLE OF AMMUNITION
Wives nud Orphans Fund
A further will be published shortly,
N. J. STABB.
Hom, Treasurer: War Charities Fund. Hongkong, April 27th, 1916.
THE FATHER'S FAREWELL, Furwill, arabes! My dearest wife,
farewell!
My King and country call me and I ge What if the vaunted pledge has proved a self Isight have known, indeed, it would be so. A correspondent of the Berliner Tuge We need more men, it seemos, to fight the foe, haf hw an interview recently with pro-And since the single slackers do not thirst fessor Rausenberger, the constructor of the 42-centimeter mortars. Professor Rausen berger was formerly an artillery officer and construction of machinery.
To bear their part within our glorious shaw, Pledge or no plodge, the married men march
first.
Mr. Ralphs proposed a hearty vote of later on devoted himself to the study of the Yon lusty youth has no desire to roam
thanks to the Hon, Mr. Chud Severn for giving them such a pleasant afternoon. He also called for three therrs which were
heartály given,
Commenting on the construction of the 19-centimeter mortars, the Professor sail
Trupp succeeded years ago iu pro ducing such a gun, but only a short time. before the outbreak of the war had they succeeded in improving the mobility of this heavy-calibre gun to such a degree as to make it independent even of the railways for transport,
In response, the Hon. Mr. Claud Sever hanked. Mrs Messer fur giving away the prizes and also the Indies and gentlemen
Professor Rausenberger did not believe whỏ had given prizes. The Colonial Sec-fortresses like Lisge and Antwerp would "retary" also included in the vote of thanks.be built any more. In the future, of course. the frontiers and important points would Mrs. Main (headmistress of the Peak continue to be fortified. But fortresses with School) Miss Skinner, Miss Badger, Mr. Finge of forts, such as have hitherto been RJ (Inspector of Schools) and Messrs. built are valueless over against modern guns. In regard to manilions the Professor Kay and Foster and Serg, Cooper, all of stated that Germany was making projco- whom had assisted at the sport. He also tiles not ons in nay quantity required, but expressed the hope that next year they of prime quality. This had not always
would meet in happier times, and asked these present to conclude the gathering by singing the National Anthem,
been the case. Special machinery was
Of the manufacture of munitions
He lonthes the very thought of falling in.: Like the coy winkle in his shelly home
He still cludes the sharp, intrusive pin. Mil the musition works uproarious din He poulers on soldier's meagre pay,
Reflecting, with a self-approving grin. That he is paid ten times as much to stay. why is he hiding there! Because the arch
Procrastinators who control our State Stirred neither hand nor foot to make him
march
2
As they had sworn, until it was "Too Late." And now with zeal that nothing can abate They bid me go, whose future is unknown.
Claiming fulfilment of their pledge enn wait Under a moratorium of their own
Touchstone" in the Doty Mall,
"A LONDON, SCOT'S WILL
Referring to the necessity for adequate preparations for the struggle ahead, Sir Janis Lobbie suggested that the nations between chemient selene, and chemical metures should be more intimate in the futon, then they had been in the past That condition could only be fulfilled if the country possessed an Ample supply of highly-trained chemists. The phenom emi development of chemical industry in Germany had tesu ted much more from tas large command of chemists and engineers of sound professional training than from the possession of an even larger supply of research chemists of mediocre ability.
So far as the supply of chemists of sopa? professional traimug was concerned, he thought we could face the futura with sono confidence, but it had to be admitted, however that the great pubic schools were, for the must part, unsympathetic.bewarda he study of science, and, even when they were excellently equipped for the purpose, the results were meagre and unsatisfac tory..:
Cambridge had lately achieved an exc ordinary measure of success in adapting it teaching to the needs of modern times. Oxford, too, was musing herself to met her responsibilities Should they fitu answer the expectat on of the country, the inevitab a result would be that schools established on mor modern lines would gradually replace the old public schools as the training ground of the leaders of the nation.
The council of thy institute were abou required, and this had first to ho obs in Love, DC.11, London Scottish, younger son ulem of promoting a more naplein area is Second Lieutenant Norman McGregor to give further considerat on to the pro Britain he said it was plain that the of Mr Charles Lowe, formerly Berlin correation of professional chemistry in the in- British. with their rich resources, had spondent of The Time, who was killed interests of the industres of the country. achieved a considerable success in increas France, made his will on a half-sheet of Chemistry was a comparately young pro- ing their production, although the Germans notepaper, leaving E140, The will read fusion which was gradually establishing did not know the exact extent. The pro- In the event of my death, which I hope itself in the knowledge and, he hoped, the duction of the Russians should not be under will be an honourable, one on the field of good opinion of the community. As it
T estimated either. He knew the Poutiloff battle, appoint my brother, Charles mind in strength, its serving you'd be
have the undisputed control of my affairs, meet with the same appreciation, as that and at his complete discretion.
accorded to the cider learned, professions. bush Bury me by the bracken
The fact that the title cham'st had long. Beneath the blooming briar, And let ever living mortal ken
ieen identified in this country; alone of all European countries, with the craft of That a kindly Scot lies there.
NORMAN MCGREGOR LOWE. pharmacy was responsible for much of the Long Live the King!
confusion existing in the pub ce used.
WEST RIVER STEAMERS.
OINT SERVICE OF THE HONGKONG, CANTON AND MAD40-
STEAMBOAT CO., LTD., AND CHINA NAVIGATION CO., LTD.
HONGKONG-CANTON LINE.
Single Fare by Night SteamIER Leturn
(available amo for reture
by day stemETĮ umgle Fare by Day Steamer Setora
-HONGKONG TO CANTON, I
$6.00
11.00
6.00
9.00
CANTON TO PONGKONG.
6'. HEUNGYHAN,
pm. KINSHAN,
SATURDAY, 29TH APRIL, 1916.
8. HONAK, 10 p.m. HEUNGSHAN,
10 pm. FATSIAN;
J
SUNDAY, SOTH APRIL, 1916.
Lp.m. BEUNGSHAN. HONGKONG-MACAO LINE.
8.8. BUT 241, Tom 1,651)
18.8. TAISHAN, Toni_2,006. HONGKONG TO MACAO. Wook days až 8 a.. and 2 pm, from the Company's Wing Tok Bizeel Wheat, Jondays at 9am. and 1. p.m. from the Company's Wing Lok Street Whart
MACAO TO HONGKONG
Week days is 7.30 am and 2 p.m. Handays að 7.50 am, and. 3 p.m. EXCURSION TO MACA OL
REMONTASUNDAY, 30TH APRIL, 1916.
The Company's New Stenship
**TAISHAN”
Wall depart from the Company's WING LOK STEENT WHARE aË U mm, sad ròinem from Manon 3 p.m.
N.B. The Company will also run a Biesser from Macho on Sunday at 7.30 ame und from Hongkong at 1 p.m., from the Company's Wing Lok Brest Winx!
FARES AS USUAL
MACAO-CANTON LINE.
8.8. SUI ANATA
Departures from Maose to Canton on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, at 9 p.. Departures from Canton to Macao on Tuesday, Thursday and Esterday, at 4.50 pm, JOINT SERVICE OF THE HONGKONG. CANTON AND MACAO STEAMBOAT CO., LTD. THE CHINA NAVIGATION CO., LTD...
AND THE INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD. CANTON-WUCHOW LINE
8.8. BAINAM, 588 tons, and 8.8. FANNING, 569 tons.
Oss of the above Steamers leaves Canton for Wehow every Monday Wednesday and Friday, at about 8 am and the other leaves Wnabow for Canton on the same days 118:30 cm. Round trips faks about 5 days. Tassengers can return to Hongkong or wied serna by the Company direct Bleamers LINTAN and BANUI. The Tassels have superion Obin woonmodation and are lighted throughout by electricity Electric Fan Es emak Cabin,
Booking Office open daily (Bunday excepted) 9aan; to 5 pas. Further portionlars may be obtained at the Office of them ha
HONGKONG, CANTON & MACAU STEAMBOAT Co., INF.
Hotel Mazzions (Piruk Fines), opposite the Blake Pier.
A warranted cure for al Loquired or constituitical Die
Dealy Mr. Danbar Mrs. Dunbar; Mr. Eworks from personal experience and was Edward Love, to be executor. Be is to come more widely recognised, and would CLARKE'S Organs in either sex. The LEOTELATIVE
The subscriburg to the prizes fund were Mrs. Bonner; Mrs Butterfield; Mrs Churchill; Mr. A. G. Coppin; Mrs,
Graham; Mr. A. W. Grant; Mr. W. G. able to judge Russia's capacity in this Humphreys; Mrs. O J, Elis, Mr Wrespect. Even if Rust's muntion pro duction was not by a long way sufficient for the requirements of modern warfare, the Russians had not shot their fast bullet by any means, e The quality of American munitions, which had been very bad in the beginning, bad lately improved.
M. Humphreya; Mrs Main; - Mrs. Messer, Mrs, Miller; Me Ralphs; Mrs. T. E. Pearce Mr. J. A. Young and Messrs Lane and Crawford.
B. 41. PILLS.
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COUNCIL
ROYED BY THE MON HUS,
Season 1915.
charges from the Urinary HONGKONG HANSARD REPORTY famous Pills also cure Gravel, Peins in the Back and all Kidney Disorders. Free from mercury. Forty years' ano- cess. Sold by all Chemists and Storekeepers throughout the world.
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DAILY PRESS OFFICE Eorgking, 25th Febmary, 1916.