1911-08-18 — Page 2

Intimations.

G. FALCONER & Co..

LIMITED,

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WATCH-MAKERS AND JEWELLERS. Talophone No. 983.

· HOTEL MANSIONS

NEW SELECTIONS OF

DIAMOND JEWELLERY AND ENGLISH SILVER (WARE HIGH-CLASS GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES. LARGE SELECTION OF PRESENTATION PLATE, CUPS, BOWLS, ETC. FALCONER, & Co, and AGENTS FOR ROSS'S FAMOUS TELESCOPES AND BINOCULARS, LORD KELVINS NAUTICAL INSTRUMENTS, ADMIRALTY CHARTS AND BOOKS,

SOLE AGENTS FOR THE EMPIRE TYPEWRITER.

WING KEE & CO.,

Nos, 47, 48 and 49, CONNAUGHT ROAD CENTRAL

SHI CHANDLERS, SAILMAKERS, PROVISION MERCHANTS, COAL

MERCHANTS, &c... &c., OF FIFTY YEARS STANDING SHIP CAPTAINS ARE REQUESTED TO GIVE US A TRIAL FRANCISCO TSE YAT, General Manager. Hongkong, Augush 19, 1908.

WING

ON Co..

1788

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 Goods have no equal. 209-913, DES VEUX ROAD CENTRAL.

107 108, CONNAUGHT ROAD CENTRAL. (Truma pass the Door),

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Intimations.

THE CHINA MAIL.

FROM THE METKOPOLIS,

"From Our Own Dorrespondent.)

LONDON, July 20

THE DOVEET. Phow! It has been hot while it lasted........... and it lasted twenty-Awa" days, without s drop of min. That was a record for

MITSUBISHI GOSHI KWAISHA Binlay, for hers never was a meating

(MITSU BISHI.00.).

of rifonian there before that 81 AN unmarked mucosasion of sunoy days, s'kem

The markamen did not And much fault' with it, though it did raso some queer

•Facts and even a mirage at tinch to inter COAL DEPARTMENT. fere with ofbulency, but the agriculturists

AGENTS for KISHIDAER & SAKITO COALS.

inya been hard hit. In thu matern countries SOLE

OLE PROPRIETORS of TAKA-socially, where the soil is sandy and the water is not bald for any length of time, SIMA, COHI, MUTARE, YO- the fields are as brown as a desert, the SHINOTANI, HOJO, KANADA,

crops are not more than half the normal, | NAMAZUTA, SAYO, SHINNEW

and cattle are suffering for lack of And We and KAMIYAMADA Colleries.

moisture. Fruit in scarce ware just beginning to fear a milk famine when the rain came gently down. I don't moan that for the customary joke about the cow with the Iron tail restriction its output, but the fact the harago for cows in the area supplying London was no short that the supply of the lacteal fluid was cut down about half. Now the prodic. tion is that we are to have more rain than we care for. But it has been a glorions year, for all that-if one is not a farmor.

BUDDHISTIC MISSION.

HEAD OFFICE :—TOKYO. BRANCH 13#FICES :-

Nagasaki, Maji, Karatın, Wakamaten, Kobe, Osaka, Shanghai, Hongkong, Hankow

TL. ADERS for above; IWASAKI.

It is curious how Eastern religions aro

Codes:—Ai, 450 5th Ed., Weston Union, growing in Biope. A mosque is to be

AGENCIES: YOKOHAMA: M. Asada, Esq. CHINKLANG: Messrs Gearing &

Co.

MANILA; Mesare Macondray &

Co. SINGAPORE: Messrs Borneo Co.

Ltd.

For particulare, apply to

Y. SHIBUYA,

Manager, No. 1, PADOKE STREET,

HONGKONG,

Hongkong, April 29, 1911.

HONGKONG GYMKHANA CLUB.

816

THE FOURTH MEETING of the Sea- son will be held at HAPPY VALLEY on SATURDAY, the 19th August, 1911, commencing at 3.30 .M.:

The Charge of Admission will be $1.00 for ethers than Members of the Hongkong Jockey Club or Gymkhana Club.

Soldiers and Sailors in uniform Hal

Price.

The Committed invite the Ladies Hongkong to be present.

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of

built in Paris and now we have the Budd hist Society of Orost Britain appealing for subscriptions to provide for the extension of the organisation in our city. It in an organisation that has attracted a quite wido range of people of standing. I and as 1 go round many sympathisers, and I would not

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Intimations.

THEATRE

ROYAL

FAREWELL VISIT

OF THE

BANDMANN

OPERA CO.

NIGHTS ONLY 6.

SATURDAY, August 28, THE DOLLAR PRINCES." MONDAY, August 28. *THE CHOCOLATE SOLDIERS." TUESDAY, August 99, THE BALKAN. PRINCESS." WEDNESDAY, Angust/90,- *THE GIRL IN THE TRAIN! THURSDAY, August 31.

For the first time in Hongkong,

A

Neil Kanyon's Great Scotch sucGDAS? "THE ISLANDER " 31usical Comedy from the Apollo Theatre,

London,

FRIDAY, September 1, THE MERRY WIDOW.

- PRICES. AS USUAL

Hongkong, August 18, 1911. Booking at MDUTRIE'S.

CONCERT.

1051'

A GRAND PROMENADE CHARITY CONCERT, on behalf of the family of the late Private WF. TAYLOR, Infantry

FRIDAY, AUGUST 18, 1911

Auctions.

Intimations.

The Wrong

WAY TO READ.

If you have to hold the print too far away to sseclarly, the eyes will' be strained to make out the fine print. If you have to hold the print too close that will strain the muscles of the eye.

Either way is bad.

See us and bare the satisfaction

of using a pair of right Atting

| right seeing glasses.

¿ & Co.

@LARK &

SCIENTIFIC OPTICIANS YORK BLOGS, CHATER RO

HONGKONG

Hongkong, February 14, 1911.

BIJOU SCENIC THEATRE,

FLOWER STREET.

Cinematograph Vaudeville

77

will be held on the VOLUNTEER PARADE some fab cheques from exclusive homes in GROCAD on SATURDAY, the 2nd Septem- Mayfair and Belgravia

be surprised if the list of fonations included Company, Hongkong Volunteer Corps, 9.16 r.M. EVERY EVENING 9,15 2.1

The idea is to build a hall, to form, s small library, and to establish a retreat in Central London to which persons of all races and creods may resort for a know- ledge of Buddha's teaching. Dr Edmund James Mila, Emeritus Professor of Chemistry in the West of Scotland Tech- nical College, who is now in London, is ope of the vice-presidents and an enthusiastic supporter of the movement. There wera a number of Buddhists here for the Corona-

tion who promised to help the funds, which hava also the support of the King of Siam.

1911, at 9.15 p.. If wet the Concert will be held in the Dril Hall

Misa VIOLET BONNETTA

Ma R. H. STEPHENSON,

Ticketa 83 and 81 can be obtained from fears Kelly Walsh or from Volunteer 7.15 r.M. PICTURES ONLY 735 r.. Headquarters.

A. H. Hamilton and Officers the Band By kind. permission of Lieut-Colonel of the 1st K.O.Y.LI. will attend. Hongkong, August 18, 1911.

ORIENTAL BREWERY, LTD.

NOTICE.

Ses Hand Buis.

1048

Lesses and Manager: RE STEPHENSON. Hongkong. Angust 1, 1911.

081

ORIENTAL BREWERY, LTD. Hongkong. August 7, 1311.

TT IS HEREBY NOTIFIED that the It seems that a great many people, specially Price of ICE is REDUCED to ONE those with some experience of the CENT par 1b. from This Date. East, have come to the conclusion that a proper understanding of Buddhism would be beneficial to--Western life. And, after tat for our all, it is but it for missionary enterprises in the East If

wo could only induce some Confucian and

Shintoist to take to the pulpit in this hur, 1052rying village the complication would be con-

plete..

REGINALD F. C. MASTER,

Hon. ec. & Tretier.

Hongkong, August, 18, 1911.

CO.

HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION,

FOR THE HOT SEASON!!! TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the

If you like a cold drink go and get an

ICE

BOX

A NEW

LOT

HAS JUST ARRIVED.

II

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JOHN OAKEY & SONS, LIMITED, Waliveron Musa," Los Dos,

ON SALE

AT THE

CHINA MAIL OFFICE.

GENTS WASHING BOOKS. Useful to Bachelors,

SAM-Tsz-KING. The Tri-Metrical Classic...

A HISTORY OF UNION CHURCH

SIE ROBERT HART'S. MEMORANDUM

of Articles on

1565

Price 80 cts.

80 cts.

M

22

$1.00.

A Series

Jer Robert Hartis Sc emes

for the Improvement or China

ORDINARY HALF-YEARLY MEETING of the SHAREHOLDERS in this Corporation will be held at the CITY HALL Hongkong, on SATURDAY, the 19th day of August. 1911, at Noor, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Court of Directors together with State ment of Account to 30th June, 1911.

The REGISTER of SHARES of the

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· THE KENG AND TILE PRINCE. I hear that those close to the King in these days are all immensely impressed by the way he is tackling state affairs. He was so quiet and in the background during the greater part of the time he was Prince of Wales that most people thought he would | And it hard to follow so astute a monarch

King Edward. Sir Arthur Bigge, I know, has always had the greatest confidence

in the cutcome and now he says he sees

Corporation will be CLOSED from MON-King George every day growing more and

1010

BACON & HAM

Do you want the best for your table 7

SEND US YOUR ORDERS.

We stock absolutely first quality Australian mild cured Bacon and Hams

Prices Moderate.

DAY, the 7th August, to SATURDAY, more Like Queen Victoria lu his methods and THE DAIRY FARM CO, LTD.

King

the 19th August, 1911, (Both days inclu- tactfulness in difficult situations. sive), during which period no transfer of Edward had tact too, but there is a less Sheres can be registered.

By Order of the Court of Directors,

N. J STABE,

Onief Manager,

Hongkong, August 2, 1911..

Popular "

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jorit though still effective way about the son that is more reminiscent of the great Queen,

Hongkong, November 12, 191

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YEE SANG FAT.

OPPOSITE CLD POST OFFICE.||

ASAHI BEER key in the backround a TAILORS AND OUTFITTERS.

OBTAINABLE EVERYWHERE.

SOLE AGENTS MITSUI BUSSAN KAISHA.

Hongkang, December 17, 1910.

JAPANESE MAKERS.

As for the young Prince of Wales, he has acquitted bimsuli wonderfully well in the trying, ordeals and ceremonies through which Ho has had to go in the past month or so.. Now his parents are of opinion that he should keep more. Possibly there is something in the idea Stack- o! the bump shop man," poole O'Dell, in Ladgate Circus, who had suspended in his window a picture of the Prince with a "character reading" underneath. According to this the Prince is not troubled with mach sense of kumour

and is therefore in no danger of seeing the Absurdity of some of the pomp that sur rounds him.

He is inclined to be autocratic and bo have ideas of the divine right of kings that is suggestive of the Kaiser. His intellect is not more than the average but he has. sound common sense. It is cheering to know that his home training is directed to the curbing of his solf-will and that he is very conscientious-at least according to the professor of bumps.

New Stocks

ENGLISH-MADE.

Trunks, Suit Cases, Kid

Bags, Dressing Cases,

(Silver Fittings). LADIES HAT CASES,

BATH MAT. BATH ROBES.

COLOURED SHIRTS,

A

However that may be, the roport may be safely denied that the Prince will short- ly embark on one of the vessels of the Home Fleet and make a trip to New York. 1512 The story doubtless rose in the fertile

brain of some New York journalist, The P Prince is to take a crise to familiariso himself with the Book work at, ses, but, he will never be out of home watrs for many days at a timp till he goes with Prince Albert on a world tour, probably in 1913.

Before that happens there is likely to be

EVERY KIND

Or

AND

LEATHER SHIRT CASES. Bongkong, Sept. 2, 1910.

JEYES

F LUTD

-1874

CHEN KHONG 8 CÔ.. ID. GENERAL IMPORT & EXPORT.

CANTON'S LARGE WHOLESALE & RETAIL

STORE: URNITURE, Draperies, Groceries,

Boot and Shoes. Makers of Jewellery, Lacquers, Crockery WarE Iron-mongery, Wine and Spirits, Foreign Clothes for gentlemen made to order by our own tailors Largo assortment of Chinese Silks and Fartiga Goods of avery description..

All goods sold at reasonable Prices The Cheapart and Best place in Canton to bay Chinese and Foreign Goods.

SUP PAT POO STREET,

CANTON

TIL. No. 1408.

Canton, August 1, 1971.

將水♥力素 HOME MADE MİNERAL WATERS.

►

PUBLIC AUCTION.

Particulars and Conditions of the Letting

by Publio Auction Salo, to be half on MONDAY, the 21st day of 'Aagarh, 1911, at 3. at the Offices of the Pablic Works Department, by Order of His Excellency the Governor, of One Ict of Crown Land st May Raad, in the Colony of Hongkong, for a berm of 75 years, with the option of renewal at a "Crown-Beat to be fixed. by the Surveyor of His Majesty the Kisu, for one farther torm of 75 years.

Registry Ra

Bo. of Bale.

Particulars of the Lot, -

Locality,

myste

To: Let.

TO LET

Contents

Upact Pries

FFICES on FST FLOOR of EOTEL MANSIONS facing New Post Office." Apply to

HENRY HUMPHREYS,

Alexandra Buildings.....

Hongkong, August 17, 1911.

ACourt on higher level.

1058

TO LET

FURNISHED HOUSE with Tennis

'I.-M.,' . Apply to

c/o CHINA MAIL Offsor Hongkong. August 1, 19117

TO LET.

GODOWNS, 85 & 96, PRAYA EAST.

Apply

CHATER & MODY."

1474 Hongkong, December 6, 1910.,

TO LET

GODOWN No. 5, DUDDELL

Apply to: THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST- MENT & AGENCY.Co., Lo. Hongkong, August 1, 1911.

TO LET

tim-

709

ono WNI No. 4 NEW PRAYA,

Remedy Tora.

Apply ta

THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST-

MENT & AGENCY. Co., Hongkong, August 1, 1911.

TO LET.

LAVT

1052

ATO. 24, D'AGUILAR, STREET siit. Ne for godown, etc., cumpled by Vienna Cafe Cot last.

Apply to

*979

1

BETTER THAN FACTORY MADE Why pontinue purchas hog factory-made Mineral Water! Make your own Mineral Waters at home at a cost of 90 cant■'

Then

you KNOW the water is pare, and contains no ⚫discass germs. With the

PRANA

SPARKLET SYPHON and a dozen Bulbe you dozio

of delicious Sphon Miner Water and the cost less than if you buy factory made Mineral Water. All Chemist

and Stores sell Frana Sparklet Syphone

and Bulbs.

Price of Syphons...... $2.00 each.

Bulbe... 0.90 per box. Wholesale Price Eyphon per dot... $16.90 f.oh. Balbe per doz, boxes,n.#.5,00 f.o.b.

KWONG SANG HONG, LTD., WHOLESALE ADENTS,

246 and 248, Des Voeux Road Central HONGKONG.

行發

懷公限有行生廣港香

Hongkong, Migh 1, 1912

TEE SANG FAT & CO.,

34, Queen's Road Central

Hongkong, Jure 29, 1911

TO LET.

853

TALATS in NATHAN ROAD. Kowloon.

OUR ROOMED HOUSES only painted and colour washed throughout. Cheap Rert.

New and Commedions SHOPS, NATHAN Roan, Kowloon, Immediate possession, Cheap Rontal.

Apply to HUMPHREYS ESTATE & FINANCE

Co., LTD. Hongkong, March 25, 1909, -

TO LET..

LODOWNS in Masons La

good for

storage of Wines and other articles, Rent moderste.

The Building now in occupation of The Mersatile Bank of India to be let from Ist

January, 1912.

Apply to

DAVID SASSOON & Co., L.

558

·Hongkong, April 22, 1911.

TO LET.

ODOWNS, 151 to 155, Praya Kast. SEMI-EUROPEAN FLATS, Modefate Rente, PRAY EAST-Corner of Obeer- Pation Place. The Trains stop at the door. Also new EUROPEAN FLATS adjoining the new Seaman's Institute, Praya Bast.

16, MACDONNELL ROAD.

''CREGGAN, 33, The PEAK.

GODOWNS to let at Blue Buildings 44

294 PRAYA East.

PATELL & CO.

other Heyal Sours in ypur qurtar of Exporters & Importers

Footwear the world, for the German Crown Prince plans to resume his interrupted Eastern

MADE trip of last winter about December and

no

when, he has "done" the East to proceed kondward by way of South America, where

SOLE AGENTS,

Germany has some very lively commercial WG HUMPHREYS & CO., ORDER ambitions.

UHERRY & 00., 36, WELLINGTON STREET, Enpplong, Marb:1910

578

IRISH ROYAL RESIDENSE,"

Ireland in busily spacelating on the location of the new Irish bome for the King and Queen far more than on the de tails of Hemo Rule. The uggestion crup. pod up while the enthusiastic Irish redemp tion was going on and th King is known to be in favour of it. There is all the more likelihood of it coming to something (Loneinzical, un Page 3.)

BANK BUILDINGS,

dongkong, May 18,1

QUEN

TIN O Surgeon Dentis

No. 14, D'AQUILAR STAZZT.

TERMS VERY MODERATE

Consulation Free

General Merchants

and

Commission gents.

Apply to

THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST.

·MENT & AGENCY J., Lb.. Hongkong, August 1, 1911,

TO LET

NO. 157, PRATA OPANDE, MACAO,

BEACONSFIELD

The EYRIE, No. 13, PEAK newly painted and colourwashed

OFFICES on Ground and 1st Floors CHATEE ROAD, (vory central position)

No. 9. BEACONSFIELD ARCADE (Shup).

KELLETT CREST, NA R, Peak, No. 7, DUDDELL STREET, 1 Godown.

HONGKONG, CANTON, coniunding magnificent view of the Ear-

SHANGHAI AND

HANKOW

FOR SALE, TOR CREST, “at Pask,

bour and adjacent Edlands,

Apply to

LINSTEAD & DAVIS 3rd Floor, Alexanlia Buildinga, Hoà

Long An 101 Linh