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LIFE IN HONGKONG

AND SOUTH CHINA

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BUNTURY, MIA,

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Part 1 and Part

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No. 16.184.

The China Mail

A. S. WATSON & CO., LTD.

Wine & Spirit Merchants

ESTABLISHED'74 YEARS Agents for

MESSRS.

W. & A. GILBEY'S WINE & SPIRITS.

MESSRS.

JOHN DEWAR & SON'S

SCOTCH WHISKY.

MESSRS.

JOHN JEFFREY & CO'S. PILSENER BEER.

NAVAL GUNNERY.

Deadly Accuracy.

Thu Clubs'a past corrisponent „veritas 200

Much surprise has been expressed of the fact that our ships in Sunday's fight

opened fire at 19,00 yards, and began

“这二十月三年五十登百九千堂英

ESTABLISE

HONGKONG. MONDAY, MARCH 22, 1915,

·卯乙次歲年四

BUSINESS NOTIOES,

BUSINESS NOTICES,

STEAM LAUNCH FOR SALE

Bolinder and Kelvin Motors

W. S. BAILEY & Co., Ltd.

14

ENGINEERS AND SHIPBUILDERS,

HONGKONG TURKISH BATH & TOILET CO, LD.

NOW OPENT

LANIES DAYS MONDAYS AND TUESDAYS CHARGES -

Turkish Bath

Electric Bath

Simple Bath

19 3

-

-78 cts.

Complete Body Massage

FOR MEDICAL BATH DOCTOR'S PRESCRIPTION WANTED.

".. SPECIAL PRICES FOR VOLUNTEER.

15 Q's Kour Civruz, Ropazova,

to use hits at 17,000-roughly, 1 CHINA SUGAR REFINING CO., LTD.

and 3 miles respectively. Sastly every. thing that Sir Percy Scott has anid in public vn the subject of guns and gunnery sooms to have been already resurrected and reprinted, and, of course, no higher authority could be quoted. The extreme range of guns is not given in official lisas the of private manufacturers, bus -is is, interesting to note that the Bethle he Steel Co., of the Tnited States, dain that even their 10-inch gun, firing a capped armour-piercing shell, enn pene trate seyen izohes of hard-tuced armour | at over 10,000 yards, and that, as the same distance, the 14-inch gun (äring

NOTICE

FHETHIRTY-SEVENTH ORDINARY ANNUAL MEETING of tbe SHAREHOLDERS of the above Company will be held at the Offices of the General Agent, Fedder's Street, on WEDNES DIY. the 24th March at Noon for the purpose of receiving the Report and State- ment of Accuanty for the year ending 31st December, 1914.

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Com pany will be CLOSED from the 11th to 24th March, both days inclusive,

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., Lzr.

General Agents.

the same weight of projectile as the 18.5., Hongkong, March 4, 1915.

inch of the Tiger', namely, 1,400 15.)

can penetrate twalve inches or more. Of

course this penetration is purely theore.

in any case wetld be dependent upon a

», 0. SOPIESS," Manager.

CHEN KWONG & Co., Lt

GENERAL IMPORT &

EXPORT.

CANTON LARGE WHOLESALE & RETAIL

STORE:

[URNITURE, Draperies, Groceries, Boot and Shoe Makers of Jewellery, Lacquerus, Crockery Ware.

Tron-mongery, Wine and Spirit.

AGENTS

Order for the “Unita Mandir KOK, 'NOVIRANE CRIMA MAIL- (may be mada tu our agents at

the Tollowing BALLER

Cantor

Feochow,

Patara de Co,

BROCKIES & Co. Shantat, KELLY & WALSH L Yozorama aliy' & Watam LV.

Manila, ao, WaTION &ÚÐ, LDA,

PRICH, 88.00 Per Month

RITSINESS NOTICES..

THE TAIKOO DOCKYARD AND GREEN ISLAND CEMENT CO., LD.

ENGINEERING CO. OF

HONGKONG, LTD.

TAIKOO DOCKYARD, HONGKONG

(HIPBUILDERS. BALVORS AND REPAIRERS, BOILERMAKERS, FORGE. MASTERS, BRASS AND TRON FOUNDERS, CONSTRUCTIONAL,

ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERS, WELDING AND CUTTING OF METALS BY OXY-ACETYLENE

BAND FELECTRIC SYSTEMS.

Zatimates given for quick contraction and repair of Ships, Engines, Beilers, Railway Rolling Stock, Bridges, and all Classes of Engineering. Iron and Wood Work,

GRAVING DOCK 737 × 89 × 940* Pumpe empty Dock in 2-3,4 hours,

THREE PATENT SLIPWAT taking resse's up to 3,00 tors displacement, providing conditions forpainting ships with teeb efficient results.

100-Ton ELECTRIC CRANE ON QUAY-ELECTRIC OVERHEAD CRANES

throughset the Shops ranging up to 100 Tonz. 50-Tea Hydraulic TESTING MACHINE for Chairs, Wire Ropes, Rivots, etc

AGENTS FOR :--

JOHN I THORNYOROFT & CO., LTD.

PETROL & KEROSENE MARINE MOTORS 7-1/2 10 130 B.E.P.

As supplied to the British Admimity and War.Offco. MOTOR. VESSELS, LIGHT DRAFT CARRIERS, GUNECATE,

LAUNCHES, HOUSEBOATS & PLEASURE CRAFT OF EVERY DESCRIPTION.

MOTOR PUMPING & LIGHTING SETS. MOTOR VEHICLES. XTC. Dockyard Manager can be sean between the hours, of 11 s. m. and 12 noon at the

Town Ofiles.

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,

Haxoxo. Cuza and JATAN AGENET.

TELEPHONE No. 212.

Telegraphic Address:—+ TAIKOODOCF."

LIPTONS

Foreign Clothes for gentimen made to No. 1 Tea 95 cts. per lb. Foochow Buds 80 cts. per lb.

order by our own tailors,

Large amortment of Chiness Silks and

tical and is worked out by Farmule, and LUZON SUGAR REFINING CO., LTD. Foreign Goods of every daription.

"direg hat." At a range of 17,000

NOTICE.

yards our shells would probably rio to

height of some 16,000 or 18,000 feetHE THIRTY-THIRD ORDINARY

ANNUAL MEETING

of the

All goods sold at reasonable Prices, The Cheapest and Bent place in Canton & Hongkong to buy Chinese and Foreign

170005. BUP PAT POO STILET, No. 1408. CANTON and

Nos. 237, 239, Des Your Road and No. 120, Connaught Road Central,

Новскопе.

before beginning to fall towards the SHAREHOLDERS of the above Company target, so that the smashing power im; will be held at the Offices of the_Gederal. parted by gravitation alone to shella of Agents, Pedder's Street, on WEDNES

DAY the 24th March at 12.18 P.M., for 850, 1,250, and 1,400 Ib. would be enor.

the purpose

of receiving the Report and Satement of Accounts for the year ending Tel. No. 811. It is sometimes—in fact, generally 31st December, 1914. believed that ship fighting "end on " stands the smallest chanes of being hit;pany will be CLOSED from the 11th to 1-

تان

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Com-

25th March, both days inclusive.

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., Ltr.

.. General Agents. Hongkong. March 4, 1912.

THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED.

203

but that is not the case. The science of gunnery has been brought to such a standard that it is really difficult for a trained and empotent man to aim off the proper line of fire. That is, he may be depended upon to send his abella in the right direction. Where misses org mostly made is by the shell falling short of or pusing over the target; and it is therefore obvious that the longer the target is, not as right angele to, but HE FORTY-SIXTH 'MEETİNG of parallel with, the fight of the shell, the SHAREHOLDER in the Company. greater will be the chance of hitting. will be held at the Company's Office, The effective target presented by a bat. No. 3, Queen's Road Central, Victorin, ሰከ THURSDAY, the 25th March, tleship and on is really much greater 1915, at 12 o'clock NOOR, for than when he is broadside...on, besides, parposs of receiving A Statement of

fur the year ending 31st December, 1914.

PEAK TRAMWAYS COMPANY,

TIME TABLK

WEEK DAYS.

1:00a.m. to 8.00 a.m...Every 15 minutes 6.00a.m. to 10.00 a.m...Every 10 minutes. 10.00a.m. to 11.00 am...Every 15 minuten. 11.30am to 12.46 p.m...Every 15 minutes. 19.45 pm to 1.15 p.m...Every 10minutos. 115 pm, to I. p.Every 10miantas. 1.45p.m. to 2.15 p.m...Every 10 minutos. 115p.m. to 8.00 p.m...Every 10 minute 5.00p.m. to 8.10 p.m...Every 10 minutes.

STOIST CAMA

the 6.50 p.m. and 9 p.m., 9.30 pm to 11.00

p.m. avery half hour,

in the former position; losing, whatever Accounts and the Report of the Directors \'{1,00 put to 11:45 p.m. every daster of

protection might be afforded by her

vertical säle utanour,

The bulk of the hits inade by our battle cruisers on Sunday were probably made by huge shells dropping from aj height of some three miles or more, and retaining a good proportion of their initial velocity, falling point foremost upon the wenkest of all the above water party of a modern warship-its decks.

FEELING IN BERLIN.

American Ambassador Insulted.

London, Feb. 12b.-The Hague corrcs prudent of the "sening Nows porte: The United states Ambassador

Berlin, with his wife and RCA attended a theatre on Tuesday, bight, conversing in English. During the interval there was a wild mutery, with great selling and booting. Then the turbulence wa increased by man ring in thọ stalle and crying out, The Germage no longer bara reason to how tolaresca to the AmericanS" There was wild applause at this remark, and the Ambasador and party than with- drow."

LOSING WEIGHT- BY THE POUND.

"Under Weight," a condition of ill-health, shows your ascimo. liative powers are decreasing.

WATERBURY'S METABOLIZED COD LIVER OIL COMPOUND

Supps the blood with the wasted tourishing and healthy "Aesh building raaterials Very, palatableGLASS, S

OF ALL CHEMITIS,

PRICES: $1.25 and 89.260

THE TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 19th to the 20th March, both daya inclusive. By Order of the Board of Directora, C. PEMBERTON,

Secretary. Hongkong, March 4, 1815,

an Lor

SUNDAY,

7.45 am, to 10.30 am...Every 15 minutos. 10.30a.m. to 11.00a.x...Evoy 10 minutor. 11.30 am to 12 Noon....Every 15 minutes.. 204 18.00 Noon to 100 p.m...Every 10 minutes, 1.00 pm to 5.00 pm...Every 15 minuter. 5.00p.m. to 600 Evy 10 minuter. 6.00 p.m. to 7.00 p.m...Erary 15 minutes, 7.00pm to 8.10pm... Every 10 minutes, NIGHT OARS 'aa on Week Days, "

THE HONGKONG & WHAMPOL DUCE CO., LTD.

NOTICE.

THE ORDINARY YEARLY MEET ING of SHAREHOLDERS will be held in the Office of the Company, 2 Queen's Buildings, Connaught Road, Hongkong on WEDNESDAY, 31st March, at 11 o'clock

a for the

purpree of receiving the Report of the Directors and Statement of Accounts for the year ending S1st December, 1914.

Tho TRANSFEER BOOKS of the Com- pany will to CLOSED from the 24h to 9130 BIarch; 1915, both days inclusive.

By Order of the Board of Directors.

GEO. A CALDWELL,"

Becretary. Hongkong, March 17, 1915.-

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THE HONGKONG ROPE MANUFAC TURING COMPANY, LIMITED.

THE

Star ORDINARY · ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS in the above COMPÁNY will 'th bold at the COMPANY'S OFFICE, S. Gizodor's Burznixo, 5, Connaught Road, Victoria, qu WEDNESDAY, the Slat March, 1915, at 12 o'clock. Noon for the purpose of receiving a Statement of Accounts and the Report of the General Managers for the year ending 31st December, 1914, add electing Consulting. Committee and Anditon.

The TRANSFER ROOKE of the COLL PANY will be ULOSYD from MONDAY, “the 29th Maich to WEDNESDAY, thé

31st March, 1915, both days inclusive.

SHEWAN, TOMES & 00..

General Managers, Hongkong, March 18, 1915,

241

SATCEDAYS.

Extra Car at 32' midniabi, SPECIAL OAo oy arrangement at the Jompany's Odice, Azzxanová Bezlonies" Das Your Ro14 Central,

JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & BON,

Ameri Dians780.

SINGON & CO.

Earazzino A.D, 1980.

[RON STEEL, METAL and HARD WARE MERCHANTS. Wholesale and. Retail. Ironmongers,. Fig Iron and Foundry Coke Importere. General Store keepers and Shipchandlers. No 35 And 37, Hua Lora'Bekaer, (End Strast, est of Central Market) Telephone No. 516,

Hongkong, September 6. 1815,

FRENCH LESSONS

G. MOUSSION,

15, Morrison HU BORG

D and Fight Reiznalment

ON'T Forger alter the how, Rapper,

ALEXANDRA CAPE.

<Open. Til Midnight,

Our own Special Blend of India & China Teas

85 cts per lb.

Roasted & Ground daily the best Java Coffee 75 cts. per lb.

For absolutely the best Cop of Tea, Coffex Cocoa: also Semes, Cakes &c. procurable in Hongkong-be obtained only at

THE ALEXANDRA CAFE

LADIES CLOAK ROOM,

BAGUIO HOTEL

Baguio, P.I,

6.000 Feet Abaya Sen Level-Menu Temperature, 65+ The Coming Health Resort of the Far East Eight Hours From Manila, Bail or Auto Bracing Cifinate in the Pine Country of Northera Luzon, The BAGUIO 13 unecelled for location, cuisine, homalike atmosphere and

modern up-to-date fextures.

-P-6 Up, Daily. -P-35.00 Up. Weekly Special Rates For Prolonged Stays

BENGUET COMMERCIAL CO., Proprietors. Cable Address BECOME}}.

THE HONGKONG HOTEL

ASD

GRILL ROOM

PEAK

213

Portland Cement

In Chaks of 375 lbs, net

In Rage of 250 lbar not..

Shewan, Tomes &

GENERAL MANAGERS.

Oo.

CRUICKSHANK'S COUGH BALSAM,

A VALUABLE REMEDY FOR COLDS, BRONCHITIS, ASTHMA AND ALL DISEASES OF THE CHEST AND LUNGS. PRICE $1.00 Per Bottle.

MARTIN'S MIXTURE.

A SPECIFIC FOR INFLUENZA, HAY FEVER COLD IN THE HEAD PRICE $1.00 Per Bottle

VICTORIA DISPENSARY,

THE HONGKONG ROPE MANUFACTURING Co., L₫.

Established-1883-

„MANUFACTURERS OF.

PURE Manila ROPE

STRAND

" to 15"

CIRCULIERSICK.

CABLE LAID

4 STRAND

5" to 15" CIRCUMFERENCE;

3" to 10" CIRCUMFERENCE.

Oil Drilling Cables of any aizs up to 3000 feet in length,

Prices, Samples and full carticulars will be forwarded on application to

Shewan Tomes & Co., General Managers.

Hongkong, April 11, 1612.)

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APPARATUS AND MATERIALS WHICH DÂN VENISH

IN AN HOUR

PRIJE 200 Der S pos, for Post Card.

No. 8 Queen's Road Central,

TELE, No. 284.

THE KWONG HIP LUNG CO., LTD.

(KOW, RECONSTRUCZED)

HANGINEERS and SHIPBUILLERS, BOILER MAKERS, BRASS

FOUNDERS. "All work done in this establishment is ruszanta

TH

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Over thirty years' exsollen. We own two Blipways ano en accommodate a saf of 200 for Inte

Town Uther, 48 Coswinger KOLD VERIAL. Hongkong. Telephone No. 459 Shipyard. Sbam Fai Po. Kowloon," Bonzors.

Telonbons N. Ka Estimates turpinned on applicat

WONG PING. WA. Kanaga

J. H. TAGGART,

MANAGHIA

Hougtonę. Aure 1. 1912,

HOTBL

ADMIUABLY SITUATED AT VIORÜRIA GAP.

Adiolazny the Tramway Teradiona, 1,000 feet above des Larel

FIRST-CLASS FAMILY. RESIDENTIAL AND TOURISTS' HOTEL

Hoof Grider.

Telephoto in au rooms. First-clain Conloc. Ioanga, Smaktig and Ladies' Korma.

Terina-From 35 per day Maxi

GRAND

Telegraph Add: "Fenosful,

P.U PEUSTER

HOTEL.

FIRST CLASS AND UP-TO-DATE ROTEL most central lucetion within

the vicinity of all the principal Hanks.

d. Noted for Law Best Fedd, Refreshments, Accommodation and Cennliness, Cuisine under European Bupervision. A. First Cinas, string Circhestra renders selostieru. Įpra 5.30pm to 11.30

R

Special monthly fatus for residents and for Abigalag parts

For further partialéze apply.

TELEPHOTS 197 g

TILTORAPHIO ADDRESS “COMFORT

danages

Bournville The "COCOA de Luxe”.

Cadbur

HIGHEST GRADE BRITISH MADE

"BOURNVILLE COCOA represents, the highest grade of nutritive cocos at presenton the market; it fully maintains its high reputa-. tion Infood value and delicacy of flavour, and The Markit Pario Sosecond to none in any respect whatsoever." Medical Magazina, March, 1912

ADBURY'S

CADB

CHOCOLATES

In Tins and Fancy Boxes,

ted for Expork

STOM

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