GENERAL NEWS.
"Cardinal Mercier *Detained."
Amsterdam, Nov. 29.—Reports from Belgium niste that Cardinal Mercier asked to be allowed to go to Rome, to report to the Pops concerning the deportations of men to Germany. Von B sing forbade him to leave the country under the existing conditions.
Chloe and the Aliles, With regard to the resenta cret session of the Chinese Parliament in connection with the rumbar that China was about to join the Estente, the Pinang Gazette ways. it is understood that Mr. Hais Yj. ting, who represented the Premier and the Minis'er for Foreign Affaire, said that China's attitude towards the belligerent Powera in Europe had always been strictly neutral, and there was no truth whatever in the rumpar that China was going to join the Allied Powere.
Another Jute Fire in lodia. Calcutta, 5-u Droember :-Still another jate fire has occurred, this time at Beranagore South jule mill where a brick-built double godown with a dividing wall in the centre caught fire. There were some 30,000 mannda öf jute in the godown; but thanks to the prompt motion taken by the fire- men, the fire was cut of half-way through. The damage done by fire and, water will probably amount to one lakh of rupees and is covered by insurance. The local agents of the milkare Meanza. George Honderwoo and Co. A desahment of the Fire Brigade stood by throughout the right.
Mr. Houston and the Admiralty,
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAFH,” SATURDAY, JANUARI- 18, 1917.
NOTICES
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THE
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NOTICE.
Mr. R P. Hoog'on, M P., thes writes to the Home press: Some #ycophentic writers in the Preis talk of Mr. Balfour's ioy politenes to me at question time in the Honɛe of Commons on November 20, re the Channel raids, and state that (in their opinion) I was pat out of action. They are mis- taken. We don't want ice at the Admiralty; we had exongh of thai in the White Ssa last winter, and will possibly have it 'this. Wo want fire at the Admiralty, not ies. I will freely give Mr. Balfour best at repier play in the Houas of Commons, and he is welcome to all the ice (which sailors hate), but when it comes to breaking down the cficial door of and will henceforth, and as from somnolence and Blapidity the battle-axe is the better weapon, and I mean to use it.
NOTICE is hereby given that
carried on in Hongkong, Foo- the business heretofore chow, and alreahere, under the style of GILMAN & CO. has been converted into a private Company with limited liabil ty:
OPHTHALMIC OPTICIAN 24, QUEEN'S ROAD GEN (RAL,
WAR LOANS INVESTMENT TRU T OF MALAYA.
corporated in the Federated
Malay States)
CAPITAL $6,000,000,-
the 1st January, 1917, be carried In shares of $10—each (Straits,
on as before, and at the sime places under the style of GILMAN & CO., LTD...
currency) fully paid..
A Motion Pictura Law Upheld. the firm of Gilmen & Co. will
All contrac's entered into. by THE Shar ́s bear interest at Albany, November 21-The be carried out by Gilman & Co.which together with repayment the rate of 6% per annum constitutionality of the American Ltd:, to which Company all debts of capital in full on liquidation is law prohibiting the admission of due to the firm of Gilman & Co. guaranteed by the Government children under sixteen years of are payable, and by which all of the Federated Malay States, age to motion-picture theatres, debts due from that firm will be Interest accrues from the 1st day unleur accompanied by paronty or paid.
of the month following the date guardians; was upheld to-day by
Mr. W. L. Pattenden, a Direc-Jon which subscriptions ara re- the Court of Appeals. The decision tor of Gilman & Co. Ltd. will ceived and will be paid half was given in the case of Mr. continus in the management of yearly on 1st. January and on Jacob Van Brink, proprietor of a the assistance of the staff of the pectus and forms of applications the business in Hongkong, with lat. July, Copies of the pros- moving-picture theatre in New late firm. York city, who appealed from the
for shares can be obtained from and subscriptions will be received lower court's conviction for per-1917. mitting children under sixteen to
by, any of the following Banks. enter bie playbouse alone. Van Brink contended that the law was cla legislation, inasmuch as it permitted childrea Unaccom
Dated this 11th day of January,
THE HONGKONG LAND INVESTMENT & AGENCY COMPANY, LIMITED.
of
panied to attend performances NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN conducted for the benefit of re-
that the TWENTY-NINTE ligioze and educational iostita. ORDINARY MEETING tions, The Court of Appeals SHAREHOLDERS in this Com- affirmed the judgment of the Pany will be held at the Offices lower court.
De.the of Seamen.
of Messig. Jardine, Matheson Company, Limited, on MONDAY 29th January, 1917, at Noon, for London, Deo,4-The Registrar the purpose of receiving the General of Shipping and Bramen | Report of the Directors together with the Statement of Accounts for the year ending 31st Decem-
bas just issued the return i of the deaths of seamen for ber, 1916. the month of August. The report
The Chartered Bank of I. A
& China,
The Hongkong & Shanghai
Banking Corporation,
The Mercanti'e
India Ltd.
Bank of
SHORTHAND CLASS.
CLASSES EVENING
for
Young ladies in Pitmans.
shows a total death roll of 278, of the Company will be CLOSED at St. Mary's Convent, Kowloon, The REGISTER of SHARES Shorthand are now in progress made up of 161 British seamen, from THURSDAY, 18th 10 74 "Aviation, and 43 foreigners. MONDAY, 29th January, 1917. A. CLASS FOR BEGINNERS The cause of death is varions, (both days inclusive), during will commence on the 9th Jan- The largest number through sny which period no Transfer of uary, 1917. one cause prices in the cases Shares can be Registered
of drowning, which amounts to By Order of the Board of
Was
Directors.
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J
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&
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RHODINE.
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It is the equivalent of the German Aspirine and is as efficient
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Each tablet contains 0.50 gramme of pure RHODINE. From 1 to tablets a day may be taken, according to physician's prescription.
RHODINE is a special remedy for cuts rheumation. If taken in proper doses, it will often cure and always allevinte headache, neuralgia, stomachic pains etc, if thoss complaints find their origin in rheumatism.
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Our Syrup in prepared from the best attention to the business and sanitary q sality of Sugat.. Wa Kira, qux speciaİ the arrange 112. fr.
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SINGON & GO.
Established A. D. 1889. BON STEEL METAL, and HARD. WARE MERCHANTS. Wholewala The Penalty for
aid Rata Ironmongers, Pig Iron and pliance is a fine not exceeding Foundry Cake Importers. General Store- $50
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"REDITORS' are required to
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Undersigned on or before MON-|
ime to the HONGKONG & CHINA GAS
CO., LTD.
DAY the 15th January 1917,
Dated the 20th December, 1916
W. M. HUMPHREYS,
Liquid stor.
1
No. 16, Queen's Road, Central THE Company beg to notify the Public that the price of Gas will be REDUCED by TWENTY CENTS per 1,000
I cubic feet as from 1st February By order of the Directors,
GEORGE CURRY,
Local Secretary, Hongkong, 6th January, 1917,
tions will be held in June, for A. SHELTON HOOPER,
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of the Phonetic Institute, Bath, Hongkong, 11th January, 1917. Bomerset, England.
125. Qile a number of these are, cases which have arisen through the sets of war and missing vossale.
· Heart failure responsible for 20 deaths, whilst heat airoke 12, tuberculosis 10, and pasamosia 7 contributed to We the total death roll. The balance
it made up of deaths from various disease, Locidents, &o:
you here lost your appetits 20% of the big varisky shimiy disken at the ALEXAN
KEROSENE OIL guarantee all kerosene oil sold by us to be pure and unadulterated,
Present price.—
***WHITE ROSE.“ $5,40 per case ex store. ****COMET,"
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CHING CHEONG
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ENGLAND
A SMOKING MIXTURE WITH A MILDTM AND
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NEW STOCKS IN
KHAKI WOOL SCARVES
$2.25, $3.00, $4.00 Each.
SEAMLESS
KNITTED WOOL SOCKS
WITH MENDING.
$1.50 a $2.00 Per pair.
VAFIADIS' EGYPTIAN CIGARETTES.
Imperial Bouquet per uk Crown Prince
100
$5.30
100
4.65
50
2.35
10
.50
Extra Fine (Grand Format)
50
2.35
Neclar
50
2.35
Yildiz
1.10
Club Size
10
Non Plus Ultra
100
3.60
50
1.85
20
75
Superline
100
2.40
50
1.20
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SMOKE THE POPULAR
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PLAIN.
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C. C.
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HE G
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BOLD EVERYWHERE,
$1.50* $1.25
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