GENERAL NEWS.
New French Ministry.” M. Boops, the new French Minister to Peking, the Journal di Pekin statoo, is 55 years of age and entered the diplomatic ser vies on September 20, 1888. He is a diplomat of wide experience, hip, last; appointment being to "Servis where "he shared in the
perils of the Servian retreat,
Shanghal Mac Decorated, The many friends of M. Maroel Chapeaux will be pleased to hear that he has been decorated with; the Military Medal for bravery in the field as officier de liaison at Hill 90, near Ypres. Mr. Chapeax, who was a member of the Shang. hai Fire Brigade and, took a prominent part in local apoft, www appointed interpreter to the 142ad Tofantry Brigade.-N. O Dazy News,
Electrical Exhibition in Tokyo.
· Ever">ince its serablishment in 1892 the Japan Sciety of Elec. tiioal Engineers has rendered worthy service in promoting electrical industries. By way of marking the remarkable develop- ment of the industry, the Society will open a large +xbibition al Uyano Park from March 2010 May 20 next. The Burd of Management consists of Viscount Dr. Kesho Sayemittan, Patron, Mr. Keju Komatsu, President, Mr. Yoro Tachikawe, Vice- Froid at and Dr. Iwasaboro Natsbars, Vice President,
State as Marriage Broker. Germen organisation bas.found
the
a fresh field for its activities in the promotion of matrimony. The Tagliche Rundschau asys:-The Provincial Committee of Nations Foundation of the Pro
vibes of S-xony has issued the Allowing manifesto : — " The renuriage of young war widows combates an important factor in de économic restoration of the pprince. This cause in best server: by the marriage of war-jured soldiers with the widos. of the fallen.. To this
end be Provincial Committer sgree
has atered into
盛行
menwith the local committee of the Etional Fundation at Magds- bar Lereby complete informa tionconcerning war widows on theme part and war-injured mea on ie other will be available
freof charge to the public at all thoranches of the foundation."
NOTICES
"OUR DAY."
£ DIES willing to sell Roses on
"OUR DAY," 18th October,
are requested to send in their
-names by SATURDAY
October to
6th
LADY MAY
Government House. Writers are requested to state their preference, if any, for aj particular district, which will be considered as far as is possible. -ENVELOPES SHOULD BE
MARKED 'OUR DAY."
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH WEDNESDAY OCTOBER
NOTICES,
WE WILL DELIVER
MOUTRIE" PIANO
FOR
$60.
You pay the balance in small monthly amounts
that will not embarrass you.
Every instrument guaranteed for five years.
Full price allowed for Pianos taken in exchange.
MOUTRIES. & Co., LTD.
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from the
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Head Office:
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and at
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FANS
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NOTICE.
The "Clen" Line Lid.
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E have this day been ap- pointed Agents of the "Glen Line. Ltd. All enquires should henceforth be addressed to the undersigned.
JARDINE, MATHESON &
O, LTD..
Agents, "Glen Line Ltd. Hongkong, 1st October, 1917.
KEROSENE OIL
We guarantee all kerosene oil sold by us to be pure and unadulterated. Present price-th
**WHITE ROSE." $5.55 per case ex store. "COMET."
$5,35 per case ex'store. CHING CHEONG
168 Des Voeux Road Central,
2 blocks: West of Cent, Market.
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19 Des Your Road, West.
16 Sending
THERAPIONE cura
ERAPION
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PROPRIETOR, C. LAURITSEN.
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Any European, Non-Asiatic or Indian desiring to leave the Colony should apply. în perZON at the Central Police Station between the hours of 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 pm to 4 pm: daily. Applicants will be required to produca Passports or identifica- tion papers.
All persons with certain excep- tiond who remainin
the
Tel. 482.
NOTICE.
8% MILITARY LOAN
THIRD DRAWING FOR
REDEMPTION.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
to the public that the third drawing for the redemption of Colony for more than 7 days are the 8 Military Loan will take required to Register themselves place in Peking on 2nd October under the REGISTRATION of
1917, the total amount to, be PERSONS ORDINANCE 1916.
drawn being $1,700,€00. The Forms of Registration giving the particulare required may be serial members of drawn "bonds obtained at the G. P. O. and at will be published in the Gover All Police Stations. 47
ment Gazette,
w The Panalty for pliance is
non-Dom÷/
fine not szooeding.
THE MINISTRY OF ASGFINANCE Poking, 8th September, 1917,
VAFIADIS' EGYPTIAN CIGARETTES.
Imperial Bouquet per
100.
$5.30
Crown Prince
100
4.63
50.
2.35
10.
.50
Extra Fine (Grand Format)
50
2.35
Nectar V
Yildiz
50 25
2.35
1.10
Club Size
10
+40 ·
'Non Plus Ultra
100:
3.60
50
1.85
20
...75
Superline
100
2.40
50%
SOLE, 'AGENTS :--
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HOTEL AL IBION
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