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NOTICES,
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1917.
A HUMIDOR FREE
LIMITED TIME ONLY.
FOR A
To introdu
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SMOKING MIXTURE
TO A WIDER Circle of SMOKERS, WE HAVE DECIDED TO OFFER & OZT, OF THIS SPLENDID TOBACCO PACKED IN A HIGHLY SERVICEABLE GLASS HUMIDOR FOR $2,60 WHICH ISTHE PRICE OF BOZS, OF THIS TOBACCO ALONE.
As the number of these Humidors is limited, you should
NOTICES,
UNIVERSITY OF HONGKONG,
MATRICULATION, SENIOR AND JUNIOR LOCAL EXAMINATIONS. OTICE IS HEREBY given
Λ that these examinations,
will commence on MONDAY July 9th, 1917.
POST OFFICE.
IMPORT PROHIBITIONS.
WEATHER REPORT.
On the 28th at 11.10–No returns from Japanese stations Pressure has de- crossed slightly at Vladivostock and over
The public are informed that the unthe Philippines. It has increased con- dermentioned artiols are probicitedderably over the lower Yangtze Valley. from importation into the United and alightly over 8, China. d.m, either by letter pal or by faroni post-
An anticyclone has formed over China. Gold manufactured or unmanufactured, String massoon may be expects along including gold coin and articles cons sting the east ocast of China, and over the partly of or containing gold; Ail maen-Dorth part of the China Sea.
Hongkong Rainfall for the 24 houre 1 factures of Silver other than silver
iches and alver which cases. Jewel-coding at 10 am. to day, 0,01 inch. lery of any mcription.
Total sines January 1st, 671 Inchm, against an average of 3.11 inches.
Letters and Parcels containing such article cannot therefore be accepted for transion by the Post Office.
FRENCH PARCEL REGULATIONS.
Arangements will be made to hold the Examination at any town where a sufficient number of candidates offer themselves. Candidates who wish to be examined at any other place than Hongkong or Shanghai must apply to the Registrar on or before April 2nd, 1917.
Forms of entry and all particu- The Public are informed that the new lars can be obtained on applica- regulations adopted by the French tion to the REGISTRAR, THE Custer insist that senders of parcels addiewed to Franco, Corsica and Algarin mun fill in the columns sí she regular Customs Declaration particularly and exactly, omitting pens of the headingt scmprised therein.
SECURE ONE AT ONCE. UNIVERSITY, HONGKONG.
IT WILL KEEP YOUR TOBACCO FRESH DURING DAMP WEATHER.
Obtainable From :--
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A. S. WATSON & CO.
LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.
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GRAECO EGYPTIAN CIGAR STORE,
ANGLO EGYPTIAN CICAR STORE. SINCERE & CO.
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HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB,
HE STEWARDS request the THE
pleasure of the presence of the LADIES at the GRAND STAND and the ENCLOSURE during the Races.
A Stand and Enclosure will be reserved for Members and Mem-}· hers' Wivos and Families, Tickets for which are being sent out with the Members' Ticket
All Tickets must be produced to gain admisei n.
LONDON.
HONGKONG JOCKEY
CLUB.
RACE MEETING, 1917.
MONDAY TUESDAY WED- NESDAY, AND SATURDAY (OF-DAY).
1 he entry forms, duly filled in, must reach the Registrar, together with the fee (Ten dollars, Hongkong Currency) on or before May 2nd, 1917.
The following Scholarships and Prizes will be awarded on the result of the Matriculation Examination, provided that cap- didates of sufficient merit offer themselves.
It is furthermore absolutely nsssssary to abow in the aforesaid declaration (1) | The full name and addrem of the addresses (2) Aatatamentesto whether the contents are intenced for Blase supplies or not,
FORECAST FOR THE 34 HOURS ENDING AT NOON TO-MORROW
District
Forecast.
N.E. Winde,
1. Hongkong to Gap Book... $strong:
Former Chanasi
overcast, drimle
at times.
N:E. gale.
3 Bouth coast of 'China ben? The same
tween E.K. and Lamocks ( as No. 1.
& South court of China be-? The sLION
tween HL and Hainan.............j se No. 1.
China Coast Meteorological Ragister.
Biation.
February 28, 8.10.
Winds
Hour,
Barometer.
Temperature.
Humidity.
Weather.
D'tions.
Force,
Particulars of outgoing and fac ming Main will not be marertised in future, (a) Two King Edward VII The Post Office will forward ali corres Scholarships of £40 a year each, pondence posted by the fastest routes. for five years, tenable in any Faculty. A cand.date for these scholarships must be under the
Correspondence addressed to enemy Tostock $ 30.13 -6 age of 21 on July 1st and must subjects in China, Siam, Siberia
and Komaro before the first day of the Portuguesa East Africa, Persia and Mor-Hakodata
Toldo examination. submit to the osco annot be tranemisted. Registrar proof that he is a British subject,
(b) One President's Scholarship
The Services to Germany, Austria, Bul-
of four hundred dollars (Peking garis and the Ottoman Empire are Currency) for five years, tenable survended.
in any Faculty. A candidate for
OUTWARD.
this Scholarship must be under the age of 21 years on July 1st the examination submit to the and must before the first day of LOCAL AND REGULAR MAILS
Registrar proof that he is the son of Chinese parents; that he was Inot born in any British Pesses- ¡sion or Protectorate; that he bas
not adopted any foreign nation-} toality; and that he ie not eligible 9.30 .134.
VII Scholarship. to compete for a King Edward
FEBRUARY 16TH, 27TH, STH AND 3RD MARCH.
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Tai O.-Weak days; 5 pm.
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Kochi
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Kagis Oshima Naba
Imbl flm
Bonin Is. Ghafoo Chefoo
Whatwal
Hankow
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Tai Pa-Week days, 10 a.m.; Sundays, | Taikoku
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85 une
P. Amoy Swatow
30.3 34 30.24 34 70 A 50 29.V 46 Ki në
9a 31.00 $z 79 ne
20
51
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29.99 55 18
Taichu
29.92 $7
乜
Tainan
29.37 39
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Cheung Chow,-Weeks days, I p.m.
Shatautok. Shatin and Sheungshui. ---
Koshub
#4
P*dores
29.89 63
ane *b
Canton
H'Loug Gap Book KLOSO Wuchow
6# 29.94 $5 91 DLC 50
29.08 62 43
5 od
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TICKETS of ADMISSION
the GRAND STAND and ENCLOSURE may be obtained Special accommodation will be from Messts. BELLY & WALSH,
(c) TwJ Chinese General reserved as in recept years for LTD, or at the Gate. Price Chamber of Commerce Sc oler- Chinese Ladies and their Femsler the Meeting (excluding the ships of 300 de llars a years each. Week days, 4 pm attendants in the Stand erected Off-Day), or $1 per day. Tickets for 4 years, tenable in the on the plot of ground next to the for the Off-Day, 13.
Faculty of Engineering. These scholarships will be awarded to poor students who would other- wise be unable to enter the University,
Lusitano Club Stard.
影
T. F. HOUGH,
Clerk of the Course,
Hongkong, 23rd February 1917.
NOTICE.
PROPOS
No one admitted without a Ticket, to be shown to the Tickel Inspector at the Gale.
T. F. HOUGH, Clerk of the Cour! Hongkong, 28rd February. '917.
HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUR. PASSES for S rvants will be
issued on application to the Undersigned on SATURDAY, the 24th instant.
of the abov A Members are hereby notified That although Membership of the, JOCKEY CLUB Gatitles them to
No Servants will be allowed free admission to the Enclosure and Stanes during the Race inaide the ENC: OSURE of the Meeting an opportunity is given Race Course during the Race to them to make a special con- Days WITHOUT TICKETS, tribution to the War Charities which can be bad on application the Undersigned. These by also purchasing an admission Ticket at the Gate. A Book will Tickets are only available for be in care of the Gate Keeper in Servants while in attendance on which Members are asked. to their employers or when on duty
at the various Stands. racord any such purchases.
T. F. HOUGH. Clerk of the Cou se
Hongkong, 23r1 February, 7191.
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.
THE FINAL DIVIDEND DE- CLARED for the Year ending 31st December 19, 6. at the rate of Two Pounds three shillings Sterling together with a Bonus of Ten shillings Sterling er share, is payable on and after MON- DAY the 26th day of February. Current, at the Offices of the Corporation, where. Shareholders are requested to apply for War- ranis..
By ORDER of the COURT of) DIRECTORS,
N J. STABB, Chief Manager.
Hongkong, 24th. February, 1917
to
Any Chinese found loitering abat with Servants' passes in their possession will forf-it them. and the holder. thereof will be removed from the Enclosure.
T. F. HOUGH. Clerk of the Course." Hongkong 3rd Fettuary, 39.7.
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PRESENTS,
ULLMANN & CO.
G4. QUEEN'S
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Aborders, Aulu, Ping Shan, Sai Kung, Santin and Stanley.-Week daya, 4.30p.m. Pakbol
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FOR A SHORT SEASON ONLY Commencing WEDNESDAY March 7th, 1917.
MAURICE BANDMAN
Presenta
THE NEW BANDMAN OPERA CO. In the Following Latest Lordon Successes”—
MARCH 7th & 8th
MARCH
9th & 10th MARCH 12th & 13th "MARCH
14th.
MARCH
15th & 16th
MARCH
17th MARCH
19th
The Fatnom,bal Raco'a Breaker frm the adelphi Theate "HIGH JINKS.”
The Lasset Sucerne fos zu The Albambra Thostre
“THE BING BOYS ARE HERE.”
The wouderful Production from the Prince of Wales "Lekstre
“MR. MANHATTAN.”
The Recent Adelphi Succosi
"TINA."
The access of the Neuent. Recently produced at the Gsiety Theatre
"THEODORE & CO.”
**THE MERRY WIDOW."'
The Latest Garrick Bucoses
THE GIRL FROM CIROS." BOOKING IS NOW OPEN AT MOUTRIE'S.
Prices of Admisəlón 18.30, $3, $2. $1.
VICTORIA THEATRE.
FRIDAY, 2nd March, 1917.
TWO LITTLE VAGABONDS."
1st Spisode in 4 parts.
"ANOTHER'S FAULT."
"THE GREAT WAR.”
Interesting :-
FLORENCE ROSE FASHIONS. "BETTY PREPARES FOR COOL WEATHER."
Comic :-
“A FILM JOHNNIE,"
BY CHAPLIN.
Booking at ANDERSON'S.
BIJOU THEATRE.
The Cosiest Theatre in Hongkong.
Legnapi
29.6 79 yt the 2
Kangmoon. Week days. 6 p.n. Except Saturdays; Sundays, 5 pm.
Tacloban Dollo Surigao Laban
22.7 73.96
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29.72 75. 8 n
2 b
29.12 75 91 0 29.66 77 96 a
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Natau and Sanmei.-Week days, 5 pm. Sundaya, 5 pm.
(d) Five cash prizes of "$100 each (Hongkong Currency). |_ Macao-Werk days, 7.15 s.m., 1.20 p.m.; Manila
Candidates who resure King | Sundays. 9 a.. Edward VI or President's! Scholarships or cash prizes must enter the University on the day on which the University session opens and must reside in one of the hostels directly managed by the University.
The examinations will be con- ducted according to the Re 'pulations for the Senior and Junior Local Ex minations and for the Matriculation Examina- ition, 1917."
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T. F. CLAXTON, Director, Hongkong Observatory, Feb. 28, 1917.
1 Barometer, redmond to 32 degreon
abas, tenths and hundredths.
Shamehun-Week days, 10 a.m., 4 p.m.;-) Fahrenheit on the level of the sea, în ins Sandy, 8 a.m.
FROM SHEUNGWAN WESTERN BRANCH P.O.
MACKO.-Week days, 7.30a.m., 1,30 p m.; Banday, 8.30 nm.; Holidays, 7.30 a m. 1.30 pm.
Cinton-Week days, 7.30 a.m. 9.30 p.m.; Sunday, 9.30 p.m.; Holidays, 7.30 am, 9.30 p.m.
Tai Ping Tung.--We-k daya, 9.30 p.m.; SuLdays. 9.30 p.m; Holidays, 9.30 p.m.
Shok Ki-esk days, 9.3a p.m.; Sun day, 90pm: Holidaya, 9.30 p.m.
Forgmoon, -Werk days, 6 p.m.; Sun- days, 6 pm.; Holidays, & p.m.
Kumchuk-Week days, fi p.m.: Sun- days, 6 pm.; Bol'deya, 6 p.m.
Kauk-ng-Week days, 6 p.m. Except Saturday: Sunday, € p.m; 'Holidays,
1.1.
SHIPPING NEWS.
2 Temperatura, in the shade, in degrane Fahrenholt.
3 Humidity, in percentage of saturation the Humidity of air saturated with mois- ture being 100.
4 Direction of Wind, to two points. 5 Foros of Wind, socording to Beaufori Beala.
State of Weather, b blue sky, a de. Lached cloud, d drizzling rain, flog, # gloomy, b ́hail, I lightning, o overcast, pe passing showers, q squally, r rain, # snow, È thunder, visibiŭly, w daw WOL.
METEOROLOGICAL.
Previous
Day On date On date.
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Larometer Temperature Humidity
29.92 29.90
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T. F. CLAXTON, Injector.
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TO-NIGHT!!
" CHAINS,"
A Magnificent Drama in 4 Perts.
·OSCAR JOINS THE ARMY." (2 Parts).
War Graphic & Comics.
HONGKONG THEATRE.
(OLD LAND OFFICE
BUILDING),
28.1 February, 1st & 2nd March. Showing:-Two Magnifice t Dramas
-FLYING FOR FORTUNE." (3 Parts). "AMID RACING BEASTS.”
(3 Parts).
And Keystone Comics,
SATURDAY 3rd March-See" "GODDESS." 1st & 2nd Episodes
ARRIVED.
TIDE TABLE.
Tazeeg. Dr. ar. 1,410. Melkios, 274k Feb. Saigon, Itod Fab., R. ca -J. M. & C#.
From 26th Feb, to 4th Mar,
Yungshin, Chi, ■.x. 99), Jane-, 27th Feb.
--Salzon. Žist Fab, R co-Chinese,
Law Water
៧.
High Water
Hongkong
K sai
Hongkong
Tian.
Amikusa M., Jap.. un 1,370, Konishi,
zusu Fak-Swatow, 27th Feb. Goo.. -0.6. I.
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Ankui, Dr. am: 1,35%. Eedy, 28th Feb,- Word.
Buanghai,:55 Fo5. Gel.~ B. & S.
Halios Nor... 860, Olsen, 28th Feb.
Bangko 18th F., Rice -T. & Co.
Poise, Calza 314, Woirkan, 28th Feb, -
Qulubin, 25th Feb, Gani – Ch notD.
8 #gun, Fr. m. 42*, 27th Feb. – Bentboy, }
24th Fik, Timber-Rapioque.
Mooth.
Hoigat
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Thar
Fri. • He interior
Sal
Ban.
Not Low
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NOTICES.
MOTOR CARS
FOR THE RACES.
SPECIAL TRIPS TO AND FROM THE RACE COURSE DURING THE RACE WEEK.
ORDERS BOOKED IN ADVANCE, APPLY:-
EXILE GARAGE.
TEL. No. 1036.
HONGKONG STOCK EXCHANGE.
It is hereby notified that there: will be no omcial quotationa during the three Race Days. viz-26tb, 27th and 28 h inst. By order of the Committee, R. HANCOCK, Acting Secretary. Hongkong, 24th February, 1917.
FREE TO ALL SUFFERERS
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By Order of the BOARD OF