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Throughout S. America, Australia and Africa, as well as in North China and India, the MERCERISED & COTTON SOCKS
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always reliable, these goods are absolutely
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MITSUI BUSSAN KAISHA,LTU,
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THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17th, 1927.
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FOR." BALM
PODOSOR AND ALL FOOT
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PERIPIRATION,
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OR DIRECT, CH. BALO, 19, QUIT VAN DICE, ANTRAKT
WITHOUT "PURE BLOOD HEALTH IS IMPOSSIBLE.
BLOOD
VETARZO MEDICINE
Kever before was there anything like it, nor are iti zarvellous properties likely ever to be equalled in diseases arising from impare blood. It sour shes out and expels from, the vital current every lurking trace of poison. ous matter, ouring blood and skin diseases, scrofulpus and glandular swellings, bad legs, abwowo, ulcers, sozema, gout, rheumatism,
Battre
ar Derbyshire Neck, etc. It improves the general health and quickly remores long-standing bronchitis, ethms and" hasking, straining,
paamodis cough, too often the precursor of consa
conramption.
LIFE WITHOUT HHALTI 18 LAIVING DEATHL
BRAIN AND NERVE FOOD.
For Nerfona Breakdown and.
VETARZO Ontonio Weaknem
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VETARZO REGULATORS. Balo and Reliable. Beshak Price 8. (either remedy). The VETARZO BEMEDIES DO,
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THE NEW EMPEROR OF JAPAN.
JAPANESE JOURNALIST'S PEN PICTURE.
A THOUGHTFUL AND WELL EDUCATED PERSONALITY.
WHARF AND GODOWN COMPANY.
ANNUAL REPORT.
PROFIT OF $754,838 LAST YEAR.
The fortieth ordinary annual In the past centuries no ruler and a moment later he was reading? has ascended the throne of Japan the Imporial speech with a clear, meeting of the Hong Kong and with greater love and confidence steady voice, as if nothing ofany Kowloon Wharf, and Godown Con- pany, Ltd., will be held at the of his millions than her new significance had happened. Emperor Hirohito. The ors of About two years before this daa-office of Messrs. Jardine, Matheson Showa" has opened with avery tardly attempt, His Highness was&Co., Ltd., on Thursday, February promise of the glorious peace and appointed the Regent, owing to the 24th, at noon.
The Directors' report to be pre- harmony, which it conveys, writes illness of his father, the late. Em.
As the Crown Prince and sented at the meeting states:- Mr. K. Takahashi, one of the few perar.
The prost on working. WAS compared with distinguished Japanese journalists Regent ho married Princess Nagako of matured world experience, who of the house of Prince Kuni. The 8734,538,14
$982,814.11 in 1925. is capable of understanding feeling dew home formed by the young
The balance for the year, after Imperial couple is described for and appreciation of the West.
deducting Directors' and Auditors". Fifty, oven 30 years ago, it would ideally happy. In addition to her fees, allowing for depreciation, pas- have jarred in the Japanese car to womanly qualities, the Empress is
ing for ordinary repairs and a retir- speak of the people's love and cou-an.accomplished painist sharing her
ing bonus to former accountant, is Sdence in their Ruler, he was too husband's love of outdoor recrea
3481,543.12 The amount brought tar removed, too far above them, tions, especially lawn tennis,
forward from last year is..$331,190.56 | to justify such language; but Em-,"
making a total of $812,733.68 avail- able for appropriation. poror Hirohito was a favourite of
The Directors recommend the nation as the Crown Prince, he conquered the hearts of the millions
following: as "the Regent and now sits on the throne as the "object of complete national trust and admiration.
The new Mikado is a very young man, being born the arst. son of the late Emperor on April 29th, 1901, when the great Emperor Meiji was still on the throne. He receiv. ed his early education in the Peers' School, which was presided over by the late General Count Nogi, who
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in this
To pay a dividend of
$6 per share ..... To carry forward
Directors.
the
$180,000.00 332,733.68
$839,733.83
The Directors record with much regret, the death of Hon, Sir C. F. Chater, Kt., C.M.G.
Extreme Simplicity. Bearing public functions and for mualities and so to say, the most rigid of conventionalities, the out- growth of centuries, the private life
of the reigning family of Japan! has always been characterized by extreme simplicity, especially in gratifying personal wants and fan- cies. The great Emperor Meiji especially was particular respect, and the life of the late Emperor from his boyhood up was one constant exemplification of Messrs. A. S. D. Cousland and was put in the post by the order virtue, nor is that of the new Allan Cameron retire according to True, the progress of the age and eligible offer themselves for re-elec the elevated position of the country as combined to make his living appurtenances such as had never
Messrs. Percy Smith. Beth and been the lot of his father or grand- father, still less his ancestors to Fleming, Incorporated. Accounts, enjoy in point or comfort and con- and Linstead and Davis, Chartered
Nevertheless venience.
he. Was Accountants, have audited the no- always self-denying even to severity counts now presented and offer 1s the Crown Prince and Regent themselves for re-election. and he will, no doubt, continue the same as Emperor.
his first and beloved grandson should be brought up under the eye of the After finishing renowned soldier. the primary course of the school, in April of the year in which the great world war broke out, he was put through a further course of edaention under Fleet Admiral Count Toge, who had under him Viscount Hamao, high Army and Nary officers and scholars of the highest repute in, the lard.
Calm and Dignity.
an exception to the rule;
Auditors.
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The retiring bonus allowed to the former accountant of the Company, referred to in the report, was $25,000.
HAI HOTELS. LTD.
In his Regent days, Emperor Hirohito rose as 6.30 in the morning The ten years that followed re- and going up in due course, to the Vealed to the country its future family altar worshipped the spirit ruler almost an exact replica of the of the first ancestor, who personi adored Emperor Meiji at the same fed the God of universe, and of all THE HONG KONG & SHANG- age, profoundly calz and digni others in the line of descent, Alter fied, careful and thoughtful in this devotional practice, he spent everything, generous and kind his time before breakfast, in read. bearted, withai fond of outdoor ing the newspapers with his Princes sports and full of boyish vivacity. Consort, paying special attention, At the age of 12 years, he was it was said, to foreign telegrams taught horse riding and in five hol and also now relating to social As to meals, to took became a better horseman than his questione. Imperial grandfather, who was a them with his wife, the breakfast perfect borseman in his carly days. consisting of light and modest, for About the same time the young eign dishes, the lunch of simple Frince Imperial developed great Japanese cuisine and dinner of an interest in the natural sciences, unpretentious menu.
LAST YEAR'S. PROFIT.
$801,769..
To carry forward to
· 1927 accourt
$300,000.00
503,789.45
It is oficially announced that the nett proft of the Hong Kong and Shanghai Hotels, Ltd., for the year ended on the 31st December, 1998, including the sum brought forward entomology and conchology being Soon after the breakfast, His pre. from the previous year, and after tenance and repairs, rates and two branches, of which he was very sent Majesty went to the work of charging interest, insurances, mair. load, as he still is, having col- the day, attending to the affairs. lection in his Akasaka palace. In of the state, and the rest of the taxes, etc., and providing for de $803,768.45, debts, amounted to the extensive ground of the palace day, except the noon hour, the was preciation and bad and doubtful
dinner until just mentioned, he has a fias teanis occupied similarly and an archery courts as well as time. For a few hours after dinner which at the ordinary yearly meet a small golf courses.
there followed most pleasant ing of the Company to be held on By far the most important event family gathering, in which the little the 4th March next, the Directors
follows: in the young Crown Prince's life Princess Teru-no-miya formed the will recommend be dealt with as was bis tour to Europe in 1891 centre of joy-making of her fond
To transfer to General which lasted six months, including young parents when the cares of Reserve
It was only the sea voyage outward and home- ward. He stayed longest in Eng-state were lighter that he allowed land.
himself the relaxation of outdoor This Imperial tour was absolute-spirits, in which case he played ly unprocedented for the Crown lawn tennis with Her Majesty the Princes of Japan," none of whom had Empress or went archering. Before ever, before. Eat foot on Ecropean he was married, he was known to soil, as a part of his education. have frequently gone out golfing.
Their Another event of equal or even
are now Majesties greater importance, though of deepest mourning and their daily quite a different nature, that made routine may be different; but there the profoundest impression on the can be no doubt that the normal
Our market continues to be rather Japanese heart was the ideal mao order of things will return in due ner in which the Regent sequitted time. Let is be especially mention- dul and business has been "stopped himself after an attempt was made Led, however, that His Majesty is a fat one week on account of Chinese on his life on December 27th, 1921. very diligent and very seriously New Year holidays Paddy supply A would-be assassin's bullet pierced minded man, as was his just is this and generally above the the window panes of His High-grandfather. His first though will needs. Prices have slightly drop- ness's motor-car, within an inch of always be his people. There will ped.
Beside a few inquiries from Japan his head as he was speeding to the be hearty and houset merriments in opening ceremony of the Imperial the Imperial home but never Diet. He stepped out of his car stupid extravagances as long at the Parliament building a per- their present Majesties reign fect picture of unruffled calmness N.-C. Daily News.
MISS 1957 TO EAR TROUSERS.
M. PAUL POIRET ON THE DOOM OF SKIRTS.
Women, in thirty years' time, will wear trousers, and skirts will be as much things of the past as is long hair to-day.
This is the prophecy of that great monarch of the world of women's fashiona, M. Paul Poiret, the Paris dressmaker. Many women of fashion agree: that it stands every chance of being fulfilled. It appears in the January issue of the Forum, an American magazine.
Inevitable.
in
Trousers for women will not be a mere short-lived Tad; they will become as inevitable as bobbed hair, Of course, which is here to stay.
SAIGON RICE MARKET.
The Compagnie de Commerce & de Navigation D'Extrême-Orient in their report, dated February 9th, state:
2.30
5.10
7.15
Queen's 9.20
WILLIAM HAINES
in
HARVARD
JACK PICKFORD and WILLIAM HAINES in "BROWN OF HARTARD"
BROWN OF HARVARD
2.30
5.15
WORLD
7.15
9.15
HOOT GIBSON
in
THE TEXAS STREAK
STAR MATT MOORE STAR
in
HIS JAZZ BRIDE
STAR
with
MARIE PREVOST
MARBLE FLAT İN PICCADILLY:
ALABASTER AND BLACK GLASS.
There is being prepared in Devon- shire House, Piccadilly, W., a large at which will be like the palace of an idle dream.
STAR
PREPAID "WANTED”. ADVERTISEMENTS.
10 LET.-No. 11. CONDUIT TROAD AWO FAT BING, 81, WINGLOT B. TALLE. No: 0.5.
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LET "STOWFORD No. 2′′ T, BONKAN BOAR Three Staries, This fat which has 25 rooms, Bix Booms, Five Bath Rooms, Kitchen, and Benovated. Apply DEACONS,
1257 including 5 bathrooms-is on the Bervants' Quarters, Escently Bepaired fourth floor of Devonshire House, RINCE'S BUILDING. and is being decorated by Mr. Oliver Hill, the architect, for the
Owner.
NORTH POINT, Fire-roomed BUN- Details of the decorations, whichTLET." No. 2, NORTH VIEW." for March/April shipment there is have apparently been chosen with GALOW, Two Bath Booms, Servants" nothing to report concerning rice out regard to cost, are as follow Quarters, and Recently Extensively
Kepaired-Apply DEACONS, POR and prices have a downward ten-
BUILDING. dency:
As to brokens; sellers are reserved and only small lots have been sold to Europe.
For export, in a general manner, the rise of the local currency has compensated the drop in the prices of the commodity.
We quote to-day white Saigon there are disapproving women, who ice No. 125 per cent." brokeas grumble, and die-hards who pro- test, but I say in all confidence that round grain: Hong Kong $7.15 per the women who still demur at ascri- picul of 134 lbs. fo.b. Saigon; 194. ficing their golden fierce will be d. per cat. Lob. Saigon; Yens 7.45 per picul of 134 lbs. fo.b. Saigon. * won over by those who have grasp-
White Saigon rice No. 2 sifted cd the scissors boldly, and those " who hesitate the longest will end by Japan quality Hong Kong 8660 per picul of 134 lbs. Lo.b. Saigon; looking positively funny.
"Trousers will also be found 11s. 7d, per cwt. Lo.b. Saigon; Yeng more practical and more hygienic. 6.90 per picul of 134 lbs. fo.b. Sai Even evening costumes will be gon, straight and susters"
M. Poiret Ulustrates his article. It will be American influence, he One design, entitled" A Capricious says, that will persuade women to Lady of 1957, represents a young wear trousers. French designers, woman in a trousered snit with fur however, will lead women to replace cuffs on the sleeves and fur edging to the trousers, while another one trousers for trousered effects.
These are his view:-
shows a woman in extremely short "The further, this American spirit divided skirts, with long gaiters spreads, the more masculine and that give her the appearance of a the more severe will the fashions; eighteenth-century shepherd. for women become. Already wo Perhaps when we remember the have been treated to women in daintily feminine little women in dinner jackets, and we shall soon trousers whom we see all around a witness, a revival of trouser skirts in Hong Kong the prospect loses
much of its terror] under various guises.
For February/March shipment.
EWO COTTON DIVIDEND.
LAST YEAR'S PROFIT.
The walls, floor, and ceiling of the dining-room will be of sun- coloured marble from Italy. The table will be of verdite, a dark green marble from Africa, and there will be a side board of the same substance. Round the room will stand four lamps of red and golden onyx, with lights glowing in golden onyx bowls. The rocan will also be lit by lamps glowing through the sun-coloured marble ceiling window-frames will be of
The
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deep yellow Verona marble, en- AND SOUTH AFRICAN FORTS graved with silver, and the doors of cak.
The long gallery of the hall hasTHE Stanship
a green marble floor and walls of
black glass glass backed with
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"DELTA”
From this Port en er about FRIDAY, black and silver-grey oak. It Captain F. SUPI, Y.E., Carrying will be lit by artificial day-is Majesty's Malle, will be despatched 119TH FEBRUARY, 1927, at 4 2.34 light" from the ceiling.
taking Passengers and
and Cargo for the Bl
Sunken Bath.
Pabo Valusblag:
and Tes for Italy, One of the bathrooms has orange coloured alabaster walls, an ivory France and London (under Arrange coloured marble Boor, and a partly ment) will be transhipped at Bombay sunk bath of jade-green marble into the Mail Steamer proceeding direct
One of the bedrooms will be in to Marseilles and London,
Parcels will be received, at this Offer Messrs. Benjamin & Potts have the Venetian style, with arcaded by 62. the Day before Bailing. The received, a telegram from their pilasters of engraved glass, and a contents and valas of all packages must Shanghai Office, advising that the colour scheme of blue, pink, and be dealerad, VA MARK Evo Cotton Mille, Ltd., have de- grey. Another will be panelled in For further Particulars, Apply lóns einred a dividend of Tie. 0.65 per oedar wood,
MAUKINNON, MACKENZIN & OO. In the library there will be a
Agenti share.
The profits for the year amount-mantel-piece of yellow marble and Hong Kong, 14th February, 1927. to Tis. 1,120,000.
lapis lazuli
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