1911-03-20 — Page 2

Intimations.

G. FALCONER & Co..

་།

LIMITED,

WAT QILMAKERS AND JEWELLERS Telephone No. 003,

HOTEL MANSIONS

NEW SELECTIONS OF

LIAMOND JEWELLERY AND ENGLISH SILVER WARE HIGH-CLASS GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES. LARGE SELECTION OF PRESENTATION, PLATE, CUPS, BOWLS, A FALCONER, RECO, - Accorsi erin, ROSS'S FAMOUS TELESCOPES AND BINOCULARS, LORD KELVINS NAUTICAL INSTRUMENTS. ADMIRALTY CHARTS AS-BOOKS:

SOLE AGENTS FOR THE EMPIRE TYPEWRITER,

WING KEE & CO..

Nos, 47, 48 and 49, CONNAUGHT ROAD CENTRAL $211 CHANDLIUS, SAILMAKERS, PROVISION MERCHANTS, COAL MERCILANTS, &c. &c., OF FIFTY YEARS STANDING SHIP CAPTAINS ARE REQUESTED TO GIVE US A TRIAL. FRANCISCO TSE YAT, General Manager. Tangkong. August. 12, 1909.

1788.

MEE CHEUNG & CO..

· ART PHOTOGRAPHER, ICE HOUSE LANE SPECIALIST IN ENLARGING AND BROMIDE WORK. Select Views of Hongkong and South China Special Department Sex Developing and.

CAMERAS FOR HIRE..

WING ON Co..

Intimations.

MITSUBISHI GOSHI KWAISHA

“(MITSU · BISHI CO,)

COAL DEPARTMENT

THE CHINA MATE

SOLE PROPRIETORS of TAKA-

SIMA, OCHS, MUTABE, HOJO, KANADA, NAMAZUTA, SAYO, SHINNEW and KAMIYAMADA Collorios.

SOLE AGENTS for KISHIDAEE- COAL,

HEAD OFFICE{:—TOKYO, BRANCH OFFICES:-

Nagasaki, Moj Karatsa, Wakamaten, Hobo, Osaka, Shanghal, Hongkong, Hankow

Tel.: Auznesen for above: IWASAKI, Godsa;-A1, ABQ 6th Ed,, Western Union.

AGENCIES: YOKOHAMA: M. Asada, Eaq: DORICHIES "CHINETANG! MEESTE Getting &,

Co.

1738 MANILA: Messrs Macondray &

TAILORS AND OUTFITTERS. EXPORT AND IMPORT MERCHANTS HAVE JUST RECEIVED NEW SHIPMENTS OF

Drapery, Grocery, Ironmongery, Crockery, Glass and China Ware, Furniture, Watches & Clocks. The Cheapness and quality of their Goals bave no equal.

209-213, DES VIEUX ROAD CENTRAL,

107 & 108, CONNAUGHT ROAD CENTRAL, (Trams pass the Door),

Telephone 159. Hougkong. August 15, 1910.

J. ULLMANN & CO.

JEWELLERS WATCHMAKERS AND OPTICIANS

J

Always carry a large and varied Stock of HIGH CLASS JADE AND CHINESE-MADE JEWELLERY SOUVENIR-SPOONS.

THE FINEST ASSORTMENT EVER SEEN IN HONGKONG.

Prices right.**

MATHEUS

MUELLER

BRAND EXTRA'-

SPECIAL CHAMPAGNE Purveyors to HI. M. the Emperor of Germany and 14 other REIGNING houses.

A. C. MEUKOW & Co.

COGNAC

CHARENTE.

FINE CHAMPAGNE BRANDY. GRANDE CHAMPAGNE BRANDY 1858. GRANDE CHAMPAGNE BRANDY_1842. As Supplied to

NORDD LLOYD, HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINE, MES- SAGERIES MARITIMES, LEVANTE LINE, SHIRE LINE, KOSMOS LINE & CITIZEN LINE of Steamers and others. At many highly important Banquets it is the only brandy" served.

BUMANN AND BERBLINGER,

15, 16 & 17, Connaught Road.

Telephone No. 427 Hougtong, May 6, 1908

Regal Boots

AND

Shoes

FOR SALE

AT REASONABLE

PRICES.

JJ

THE SAVOY,

£6, Queen's Rd. Central

THE CHINA MAIL, LTD.

1NDERTAKEN

xen as

ALL SORTS OF ARTISTIC JOB-PRINTING.

INVITATION, CARDS, MENUS, DANCE AND ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAMMES, CIRCULARS, PAMPELETS, BOOKS, Proserc. TUBES, WINE LISTS, ETC., ETC., ETC. Jbtain quotations from,

THE CHINA MAIL OFFICE

Wyndham Street,

European Supervision

Moderate Prices

Co. SINGAPORE: Messrs Borneo Co.

-·-·Ltd. -

For particulars, apply to

H. OISHI,

Manager,

No. 2. PADDER STREET,

BONGIDYO.

onctong. January 9, 1908,

GREEN ISLAND CEMENT-C26

LIMITED.

816

THE TWENTY-SECOND ORDINARY ANNUAL MEETING of SHARE HOLDERS in the COMPANY will be held in the Office of the General Managers, St.

Building. Victoria, Hongkong

1911, at

at 11.30 o'clock M., for the purpose of receiving a Statement of Accounts and the Report, of the General Managers for the year ending 1st December, 1910, and electing a Consulting Committee and

We are

MONDAY, MARCH 20, 1911,

Hongkong Steel Foundry Company.

SPECIALISTS

to the Manufacture of

Best Cast

Steel

Castings.

EMPIRE BUILDING. .--.

Every Description of Castings for

Shipbuilders, Engineers, Railways,

AND

BALL CLASSES OF

Children's lottery ing strike some people as being 'tou naimportant to have any share in this great scheme of Empire building. But is it no The Imperial ansion should stand on the solid forms tion of mutual interest, a common language and ancestry; the structure itself be fashioned of beautiful masonry, symbolic of the various nations of the Empire, cach in its rightful place. But what will hold the building together except cement pie supeilt of any trending, that we from mutual knowledge, affection and respect

bo it is with the great concoure of nations which for the British Empire, and live under the protection of the Unioų Jack. They must surely be held together by the bonds of knowledge and friendship; amļamong these bonds should be counted the thousands of letters which pass between the children of the Earpire, through the Coiandes's Correspondence Branch of the Langue of the Bumpire. Nourly ten geirs "ago"the"álta was first started of bringing thsundren of the D minions and the United Kingdom int touch with each other by letter The scheine has growi writing. and prospered, and through its agency over 20,000 comrades have been introduced

Machinery

High-Grade

Castings.

GORDON & Co., General Managero,

range from nstonomy, geology, history, to. the collection of stamps. The writers themselves are of sil ages and all classes of society.

May we not consider och Kitle letter ag one stand in the grost card that a daily woven to bind us together: and as boing in no way too unimportant for the wark of union. If you know any child who would like a conunde, write to the Hon. Secretary, League of the Empire, Caxton Hall, West- miaster, who will send you a form to fill in; on returning it you will be supplied with the mme and address of a correspond- ent. For shout inking a special fund has been drawn up, gining a programme of suggested subjects throughout the year." All information will be glailly given, and correspondents welcomed.

M SS PRINT.

There was a girl who wished to be

A typographic miss; Said he, My brother, I enn FOR,

Just sets the type like this.. Solaris caus, with Sugera light,

She cump'd in girlish bites. And so the lines from lett to riglir,

silat økil meht detairpduA The maiden's brow took on a frown, She said, "Now, what's amiss?” She tried again, but upside down

yg paning sys

to each other, most of when keep And now a smile came c'er her face. an active correspondence. Think what

She said, "I am remi-s," pleasure it must be to a boy or girl ring And set the liaes-for-ot to space,

Sotheyturnedoutlikathis. on a lonely farm, or upesuntry Station, to receive a letter from England, the pince their parents sponk of as lone" a letter. The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Com-written by one like themselves, but living pany will be CLOSED from MONDAY, under other skin and other conditions. the 20th day of Starth, 1911, until SATUR-On the other hand, how interesting for a DAY, the 20th day of March, 1911. both boy or girl, used perhaps to crowded dinys inclusive.

Auditors:

SHEWAN, TOMES & CO., General Magen, Hongking, March 16, 1911,

Loudon, to hear of real adventures in the ickwoods from the actors in themgor of 378 city life by southern seas.

THE CHINA-BORNEO COMPANY, LIMITED.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

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part from the awakening of trendly interest and appreciation it was realised by the promoters of the scheme, that it would be extremely valuable as an educationa] factor. And in conjunction with the THE EIGHTH ORDINARY YEARLY Code Correspondence Branch of the MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS of Longue there is a school linking Section, the above Company will be held at the which was fouled not long after it. COMPANY'S OFFICE, St. George Building, Sebool teachers are its most enthusiastic at 12.18 1.3, on TUESDAY, tho 29t March, 1911, to receive Statement of supporters. They and it adds greatly to Accounts to the 31st December, 1010, und the interest of geography and history the Report of the General Manager and Consulting Comanities and to elect a Con-tensons, if the pupils have a personal cou silting Committeo and Auditor.

nexion with a school, perhaps of the same

THE BIRD IN

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The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Commas, in a distant part of the Empire. pany will be CLOSED from the 14th March Nature study and kindred subjects are keen- to the 28th March, both days inclusive ly taken up in friendly rivalry with the THE CHINA-BORNEO Co., Linked school. This genuine appreciation

W. G.'DARBY,

General Manager |

sahown in such letters as the following, Hongkong, March 9, 1911.

written by the Head Master of a school in Cumberwell (London) to the Camberwell Bunri of Advice, Australia, “It was a very pleasant theaght on the part of your- salf to send us greetings on Empire Day. In a short address by myself, I mentioned that our friends at-Camberwell. Australin, had alrendy kept Empire Day, and remen- bered we would be doing likewise. I then rol your letter; we cheered for all we were worth. You did not hear us, but no cheers that day were more sincère or enthusiastic than those given for you and Southern Corüberwellians. My Exhibition of 'Pro- docte, of the Empire!.... wär "seen by hun-Ireds of the parents, etc."

THE HAND

(A BIRD IN THE BAND 18 WORTH TW) IN THE BUSH)

bird in the hand' to the

Terobant is the cuemmer within

the store. It requires some sort of attraction in the first place to get the customer there about the best at traclion is a real, live advertisement;' something good that will catch the eye that nas oden carefully written, artis- tically compiled and strikingly est up, Advertisements to the China Mail and Overland China. Mall read the best, look the best and give the bust results.

Hongkong, April 12, 1910,

Popular

ASAHI BEER

FOBTAINABLE : EVERYWHERE

SOLE AGENTS MITSUIBUSSAN KAISHA,

Hongkong, December 17, 1710.

1822

Surely it is worth while to implant în young minds souse feeling for the-Empire to which they belong to help them to. Feline that the great inheritance won for them by their forefathers in living reality, in which each child has its share.

Though children gris of course the I principal factors in this schung of world wide correspondence, the wants of adulte have not been négketed. Many teachers have found it useful to have a correspon- dent of similar tastes, with whoan to | exchange idens and experiences. One adult commde writes, Len's it lovely just to be able to fill in a small form, and then got linked on th nometne in a far country; aliost as good as having telephones "all over the world."

And another says "to belong to friend-, ly, league, in «grand, but when it in a League of the Empire its grander still.", And again, families have sometimes been re-united by a chanco linking of comrades Achlid from Now Zealand who asked for a courade in her Father's birthphuco y Let mis thank you very much indeed for wint you have done for us. You, hayo sant unly plenmod 13, but you have given my father hope of corresponding with him brother, parlinpe of suing him again. My commde's father and Dad used to b playmates at school together and they were Insighbours. So you see by this how

wall I am pleased, že k

The subjects chosen by the correspond"""" ats are too numerous to mention; they

"Ah! now," said she, they'ro nearly fixed; But spacing somehow got them mixed-

This time I make no misa;"

Whenever shall I get them right They out tumed, and like this.

She moaned, but soon in far worse plight

Their vagaries dismiss?"

The linu sturn edout like this.

"ty dear! O dear!" the maiden cried.

** That looka worsa than 'phthisis,'" And then she died, for she had pied...

And thy decturn on ti sik this.

Hongkong,

SAINT RAPHAEL

TONIC, RESTORATIVE, Digestive WINE Very palatable.

Known throughout the world and prescribed in all cases of -Andamia, Bability and Convalescence, to young women, children

and the aged. Invaluable in hot dimates. ̈

-DOSE : Oto wine-glass after the two principal meală,-** Each bottle of genuine VIN SAINT-RAPHAËL bears, in addition

to the registered trade-mark:

(1) The WARRANTY STAMP of the UNION-DIS 'FASHICANTE..

́(1) A METAL DEAL advertising CLETEAS,

CLETEAS

is a MELISSA and MINT cordial which surpasses all others by its

purety and faultless preparation. To be taken in a lump of sugar,

COMPAGNIE LA VIN SAINT-RAPHAEL. Vojence (Drême-Frsace);

CALDBECK, MACGREGOR & Co., Hongkong.

THEATRE-ROYAL,

HONGKONGU

- MAURICE E. BANDMANN

IRESENTS THE NEW

BANDMANN OPERA CO

COMMENCIN

FRIDAY, MARCH 31st, 1911. FRI. & SATUR., March 31st April 1st For the first time in Hongkong

Frank Curzon's Latest Musical Success THE BALKAN-PRINCESS B

Still Crowding the Prince of Wales Theatre

MONT and TUES., April 3rd and 4th 20 EDITION

of the Grant Gaiety. Theitro Success" OUR MISS GIBBS.

WEDNESDAY, April 5th For the first time in Hongkong The highly Successful Guilbert and Sullivan Musien Gem ÍOLANTHE.

AN EXCELLENT LINIMENT., VERY family and especially those who reside in the country should he ovided at all times with a bottle of THURS and FR), April 6th and 7th Crain's Pain Bala. There is Lo For the first time in Hongkong telling

when it may be annted in cu of The Present Rage of London, Vienna accident r ergency. It is most

and Now York THE CHOCOLATE SOLDIER excellent in all cases of rheumatismu, spmins and bruises. For sale by all Chemists and Storekeepers.

DIOCESAN SCHOOL & ORPHANAGE.

Now Crowding the Lyric Theatre, London.

SATURDAY, April 8th

For the first time in Hongkong

Neil Kenyon's Tremendous Scoich Musical Success THE ISLANDER

MACPING HEADMASTER From the Apollo Theatre, London.

TR H. SKYES has been appointed the absence from the Colony of 312 G. PIERCY,

F. 1. JOHNSON,

Hon. Secretary. Hongkong, March 17, 1911.

N

387

H. K. A. A..A

ANNUAL COUNTRY TCHAMPIONSHLDER LUNAR SATURDAY, April 15th, starting from Kowloon Cricket, Cials Ground. No Race be sent to 3 A. L. SUTHERLAND, arless 10 competitors enter. Entries to Hos. SecuRTARY, QUEEN'S COLLEGE on or before April 15th. Entrance $1..

Hongkong, March 15, 1911..

铜水汽力廸士

MON. & TUES., April 10th & th For the first time in Hongkong

George Edwardes' Latest Basient Hit THE GIRL IN THE TRAIN At present Packing the Vaudeville Theatre, London.

Scientific

OPTICAL KNOWLEDGE

conscientiously applied insures you a perfect fit in the way of glasses.

If your eyes trouble you see. usnt have tho satisfaction of know- me the cause.

EYES EXAMINED.

LENSES DUPLICATED. GLASSES FITTED.

TOHIC LENSES a specialty.

Co

CLARK & CO

HOTEL MANSIONS

HONGKONG

PEDDER ST. Entrance Opp. New Post Ofico Building.

Hongkong, February 14, 1911.

NOTICE.

TT in hereby notifies that, on and after the 1st APRIL proxime and UNTIL

HOUSE STREET situate between Queen's

WED, &-THURS., Apr 12th & 13th FURTHER NOTICE, that portion of ICE For the first time in Hongkong

George Edwardes Intest Alusi Triumph

THE QUAKER GIRL Now.running to crowded houses at the Adelphi Theatre, London. PRICES OF ADMISstos:-Dress Circle and First Rowx Orchestra Sinlls 8.40. Stalls 375 23. Pit Stalls Pat 81.

BEWARE OF IMPURE WATER. "PRANA" Sparklet yliona anablo you to produce the purest, freshest - Sida Water-ohminabis. SAFER AND CHEAPER SOLD BY ALL STOREN, SYPHONS.... at $2.00 encir BULBS.......... at 0,30 pus bos

WHOLESALE DUYERS: Can obtain at London price from KWONG SANG HONG, LTD.,

216 and 248, Thes Youx Rosil, Central;; HONGKONG.

*行焱籐

司公限有行生贤港香

Hongkong, March 1, 1911.

204

Plan will open at Messrs S. MOUTRIÐ | & Con

Chator Pad, on Wednesday, 22nd instant, at A.M.

NOTICE The Management beg to notify the public that owing to the heavy expenses attached to this now Company, they have been compelled to increase the prices on certain parts of the Hensee

Hongkong, March 17, 1911,

381

STEAM LAUNDRY CO.,

YAUMATI

ENTABLIND 1800.

To East. THE ONLY LAUN THE only successful Stain Laundry in DRY IN THE COLONY UNDER EUROPEAN SUPERVISION:

Filtered Water Regular Delivery, Flannels and underwe wished by skilled Japanese.

Rond and Des Voeux Rond WELL BE CLOSED to all VEHICULAR TRAFTIO, swing to road-paving work.

W. CHATHAM, Director of Public Works. Public Works Department,

Honkong, March 17, 1011.

MARTIN'S

PIOL &STEEL 4kCumPILLS

1. A Frash Flamady for all levocatariller, Thousands of Ladie niwaya kang a host of Martino PIÙM Ụn 2:10 bouem na tuka on the Ent. Then at Kay Letoniarity of the hystern S Siberly dam nay ve Admin:ttered. Thosa nhà

| khem; beżow Lowest Farm and Free Bets SLOPE Neil LİNDE

Indus

.. MARTIN : Chomies Southampton, Eng

MARTIN'S A

JOL&STEEL

YEE SANG FAT,

Blonthly rates quoted Dry denting a OPPOSITE POST OFFICE. peciality. Depot N. 4, Bunconsteld Arcade. Tel. 32

Manager TAILORS AND OUTFITTERS.

R. WOOD

Hongkong, January 27, 1911.

134

NEW STOCK OF

ON WO & CO., LD. LADIES SHOES

GOLD & SILVER JEWELLERY,

SILK

MADE TO ORDER:

CILK Goods, Chinese Embroidery and

Gran Cloth, Silk and Linen

Dreka Plesa, Ivory-and: Jadestone Curios.

37, LEENS ROAD CENTRAJ Hongkong, January 111.

FAND

GENTS BOOTS

ENGLISH MADE,

Slazenger Tennis Balls

810 doz. Hongkong, Sept. 20, 1810.