GENERAL NEWS.
Indian Forest Products. Io a paper read before the "In- dian section of the Scaiety of Arts on "The Economic Dareloomert of Indian Forest Products," Mr. B. S. Pasreco Imperial Forest Economist, expressed the opinion 'that there was a large field for the developa ent of bamboo end elephant grass as raw material for paper making in Indis. Sir Robert Carlyle, who presided. be "regarded 'sajd. that
revenue
the question of the develop- ment of the forsets of India as a most important one. India'need- ed 3D icoresse ic "in order to meet the great need for large expenditure in many. directione, especially on educa „tion," agricultors and industry. Although the forests of ladis were "equal in extent to those of Spain, Peringal and Belgium combined, they represented only threepenos an acre in gross revenue. The development of the forests was, impossible without expenditure. A good at. ff, a mosi advantageous ase of money, good roads and the best machinery were all necessary.
Death of Bishop Chatron. We regret to state that Mgr. Chatton, Bishop of Osaka, died last night after along illuese fol- lowing apon sa operation, ways› the Kobe Herald of May 7. H. was ordained priest in 1889 in France, and after ministering in bia native diocess for 3 years, came to Japan in 1873. He studied the language and did come work at Nagasaki for yeare, at the time when the priests bad still to attend to their parishes at night and ander disguise. After 3 years of severe hardship, Father Chatron was sent to Koba towards At Kobi the end of 1876
he was in charge of the native Christians as well as of foreign Catholics, of whom there were not very many there in those days. In 1893 be was nominated Vicar- General for the Diocese of Osaks snd two years later, after the death of Mgr. Vacailos, bather Chatron was electel Bishop. Ilo had then to leave Kobe and ba bie frienda and to take up
He has residenos at Omka. directed the Diocese of Osska for nearly 21 year. His death at the age of seventy four deprives the Catholic Obatch of so abla administrator and leader, and bis low-is dreply mourned by num- bare of Japaness and foreignere both here and in Osaka.
NOTICES.
A. 8: WATSON & CO., LTD.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
that the THIRTY-SECOND ANNUAL ORDINARY GEN- ERAL MEETING of the Com- pany (since it registration) will bg held at the HONGKONG HOTEL, Hongkong, on SATUR- DAY. the 26th of May, 1917, at NOON, for the purpose of receiv- ing the Report of the General Managers together with a State- ments to the 31st December, 19:8.
The REGISTER of SHARES of the Company will be CLOSED, MONDAY, 21st, to from MONDAY :8:h May, 1917, during bot days, inclusive, which period no Transfer of Shares can be Registered.
JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & SON,
General Managers. Hngkong, 12th May, 1917,
THE ALEXANDRA CAFE Cannot be Beaten, if Equalled for Bread, Cakes, Confectionery sad meals with Wices & Liquers,
For the Blood is the Life."
DO YOU SUFFER
from any SKIN or BLOOD DISEASE sub Exams.Boretyte, Bad Logs, & WebCHERDA
Swellings, Audio, Pimples. Blood Poison.
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NOTICES.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, FRIDAY, MAY 18, 1917.
WE WILL DELIVER A
MOUTRIE
FOR
$50.
PIANO
You pay the balance in small monthly amounts
that will not embarrass you.
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Every instrument guaranteed for five years.
Full price allowed for Pianos taken in exchange.
S. MOUTRIE & Co., LTD.
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OPHTHALMIC OPTICIAN.
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IN THE
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Head Office: 7 Jinkee Rd. Shanghai.
LOWEST
PRICES.
OF CHINA,
TEL. 518 HONGKONG.
and at
Hankow
FANS
IN
STOCK.
FIXED AND OSCILLATING FROM $20.
NEW STOCKS. OF-8" OSCILLATING DESK FANS. WHICH CAN BE USED IN PLACE OF A 25 C.P. LAMP WITHOUT TAKING ANY EXTRA CURRENT FROM THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY COMPANY.
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the ORD NAKY
ANNUAL GENERAL MEET- ING cf Shareholders of the
OTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN ahove fomnang will be held at
that the TRANSFER. the HONGKONG HOTEL, Hong. kong en SATU DAY, the 16th FOOKS of the Company will be May, 117, at 11.30 AM. for the CLOSED from MONDAY 14th purpose of receiving the Report May, ts THURSDAY 14th June, of the Directors together with a 917, both days inclusive.
Statement of Accounts for the
year ending 30th April, 1917.
The return of Capital of $3.00
per share will be paid to Share- The TRANSFER BOOKS o the Company will be 01 08EDolders on and after the 29th from the 22nd instant to the 28th May, 1917, on presentation of Share Certificates for endorse- meat. beth day inclusive.
Peak Tramways Co., Ltd.
JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & BON, General Managers, Hongkong, 15th May, 1917.
DODWELL & CO., LTD., a
· General Managers. Hongkong, 10th May, 1917.
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"CAPSTAN
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TO LET OR FOR SALE.— Lot 48, Kowloon Marine
with wharf. area 58,000 sq. ft. suitable for coal storage erection of godowns.
or
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Alexandra Buildings.
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MOTOR CARS, MOTOR CARS. 1917 Overland Touring Cars, 6 Cylinder. 7 Seater.
Apply to
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FOR SALE-One 10 B.H.P.
HORNSBY ACKROYD OIL ENGINE complete with and coupled direct to one 6 K.W. HOUSES in Clifton Gardens, Continuous Current Shunt Wound Dynamo of 50/70 volts with shunt Conduit Road.
ALSO One Switch- HOUSES in Broadwood & regulator.
for Accumulators board Moreton Terraces.
HOUSES on Shameen, CAN- Dynamo, &c, complete with in- struments for 100 Amps. For fur- TON.
ther particulare apply to Messrs. Linstead & Davis, Alexandra; Buildinge.
THE
Apply to: HONGKONG
LAND INVESTMENT & AGENCY Co. Ltd.
Hongkong 15th September, 1915,
NOTICES.
VAFIADIS' EGYPTIAN CIGARETTES.
Imperial Bouquet per Crown Prince
100
# $5.30
100
4.65
$.50
2.35
10.
.50
Extra Fine (Grand Format)
50
2.35
Nectar
50
2.35
Yildiz
25
4.10
Club Size
10
.40
Non Plus Ultra
100
3.60
50
1.85
#
20
..75
Superfine
100
2.40
50
1.20
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LANE,
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ELL WOOD
PRICE
$3.75
EACH.
STRAW
HATS.
PRICE
EXO
$3.75
EACH.
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T. SHAW
TAILOR AND OUTFITTER.
21, HONGKONG HOTEL BUILDINGS.
Tel. No.
1877.
THE
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