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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
FIRE INSURANCE ASSOCIATION OF
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NEW YEAR HOLIDAY.
TOTICE. TA HEREBY GIVEN that all FIRM INSURANCE OFFICES will be CLOSED for the Transaction of PUBLIC BUSINES 5TO-DAY (MONDAY), 1st Jannery, 1912
By Order,
THE HÔNGKONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, JANUARY 18, 1912.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
NOTICE.
WLIONEL MOUNTSTUART
VE HAVE This Day admitted MR.
WHYTE as a Partner in the Basiness of GARNER, QUELCH & Co., Hongkong.
GARNER, QUELCH & Co. Wine Morchants, Hongkong, 1st January, 1912.
NOTICE.
[136
CHARLES CAMPBELL
MSKERREFT ROGERS has This Day
been admitted a Patior in our Firm..
M. W. GREIG & Co. Foochow, 1st January, 1912.
137
ENTERTAINMENTS VICTORIA
THEATRE.
'MONDAY, 184 January, 1912. - A MONSTER MATIN EE.
PRIZES O MAGNIFICENT. 138
WILL BE GIVEN AWAY TO OUR PATRONS.
A R. LOWE, Secretary, Hongkong, 1st January, 1912
MARINÉ INSURANCE ASSOCIATION OF HONGKONG.
J
NEW YEAR HOLIDAY.
NTOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that all
will be CLOSRD for the Transaction al PUBLIC BUSINESS TO-DAY (MONDAY), 1st January, 1912.
By Order,
AR. LOWE, Sretary.
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THE EASTERN EXTENSION AUSTRAL- ASIA AND CHINA TELEGRAPH COMPANY, LIMITED.
Hongkong, 1st January, 1912.
FINHIS IS TO AIVE NOTICE that, on and
TY, 1914 DEFERRED
TELEGRAMS fulfilling the following condi- tions will be emptol for transmission to GREAT BRITAIN and GERMANY HALF the ORDINÀRY RATES —
Such Menges must be written in English or French, or, if to Germany, may be in German, and must bent meaning other than is indiested by the words used in their natural ease, no figures, abbreviations, trade. micks
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02
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For further particulars, please apply at the Office,
"J. M. BECK,
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Hongkong, 1st January, 1913
"GLEN" LINE OF STEAMERY,
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
FROM
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ANTWER MIDDLESBRO', HULL, LONDON AND SINGAPORE.
THE Steamship -
TU
"GLENLOGAN."
1 Sawing Macaine,
1 Gramophone,
1 Pair Golden Ear Rings.
1 Silver Cigarette Casa,
1 8ilver Photo Frame.
1 Silver Hair, Brnsh
1 Set Clack and Vases.
1 Artistic Mirror,
1 Box Special Perfumes,
NEW FILMS,
LANE,
&
INTIMATION
BANKS
CRAWFORD THE BANK OF TAIWAN, LIMITED
CO.,
(TELEFON# 97.3
FURNITURE
ARE NOW SHOWINGT-
(INCORPORATED BY SPECIAL. IMPERIAL Снавтив).
Capital.....
Capital Subscribed (paid up)...Yen 6,250,00 Reserve Fund
Yen 10,000,000
You 2,620,000
HRAD OFFICE: TAIFEN, FORMOSA
DEPT.
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Tainso
Kaba
*Tansai
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Osaka
Yokohama
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WRITING TABLES.
BEDROOM SUITES and
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ALL IN SELECTED TEAK.
BRANCHES AND AGENCIES:
HONGKONG OFFICE.
3, DES Vaux ROAD. Interest allowed OM Curront Acoon Deposits revived on terms which may to had ou application.
K. TSUDZURABARA, Manager. Hongkong, 1st May, 1911.
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THE
TOKOHANA SPECIE BANK
LIMITED,
AUTHORISED CAPITAL...... Yen 48,000,000 RESERVE FUND...... Yon 17,150,000
HIGH-CLASS CABINET WORK. PAID-UP CAPITAL... Ten 30.00000
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Hongkong, 1st January, 1912. BOXING! BOXING!
CITY HALL.
SATURDAY, JANUARY GTH, 1912.
*THE 'CONTESTS OF THE SLASON:
MAIS BYENT-: 20 Ronade
:
BILL LEWIS » STOKER ARNOLD
And Welterweight
MICKY DUNN, Champion
The Pick of the Chips Station.
of the Oriont. -
15 Rounds Dandsman SHIUTER #
H.ALS. MINOTAUR."
15 Rounds
Stoker CHALK,
H.M.S. MISOPAUR."
Pie. POTTER,
K.O.Y.L.I.
* Cpl. SCRUTON,
K.O.Y.L.I.
6 Rounds
22.
Ite. WEBB, K.O.Y.LI.
Smau SKINNER,
HI M.S.MONMOUTH,"
Doors Open 915, commencing 9 r.M. sharp, Admission $3 and $4, Ringede Seals $6. Soldiers and Sailors in uniform $2 to 33 Seats. Bookings and Plans at the ROBINSON PIANO Co.
M994. KELLY and BOND, Timekeepers.
P.O. SMITH, Roferea. Hongkong, 29th December, 1911. [1482
WANTED.
DOCTOR (British) Wanted for a Factory
amrloving 507
•Bring to gain experience
in tropical diseases. Free Quarters.. Apply
Captain Jas. MeGregor, having arrive the above Party, Cargo are hereby branu chất thơer Goods are being landed. at stating qualifications, salary and fall particulars their risk into the Godowes of the Hongkong to and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Ltd., Kowloon, and stored at Consignees' risk and
DXNORSO.
Ali broken, chafel and damaged Goods are to bo left in the Colowns, where they will be axcminod on SATURDAY, 6th Jan., st 10 AM、
"All Claims must be presented wilkin FIFTEEN DAYA of the Staster's arrival here, after which Sate the can be recognizel.
No Claime will ha admitted after the Goods have left the Godoras, and all Goods remaining undolivorad after the 6th Jun, will be subject to rent.
No Firs Insurance has been, effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by.
SHEWAN, TOMES & Co., General Agents
Hongkor, 31st December, 1911.
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THE HONGKONG WEEKLY PRESS &
T
CHINA OVORLAND TRADE REPORT
is now ready and contains:—
Far Eastern News,
Leading Articles
The Opium Conferepen.
Christmas
The Civilisation of China,
Sea Yat Son and the Presidency.
The Typhoon Signals.
Hongkong,
ment
Architects and the Govora-
Random Reflections,
Hongkong News.
Canton News,
Shanghai Legal Practitioners at Litigation. Company Meeting :-
"Cotton Spinning and Woaring
Co., Ltd.
The Export
of Chinese Produce,
The Police Ball
Coolio Emigration to Borneo,
Hongkong Legislative Council.
A Naval Warnings.
St-Joseph's College Prize Giving.
Local Storm Warning
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K.G,
Care of BOUSTRan & Co., Singapore.
HONGKONG FOOTBALL CHALLENGE
SHIELD,
LANTRIES for the above Competition will be ronivad by the Undersigned up
to MONDAY, 8th Janusiy, 1912.
Eatrance fee. $5 each term, shonid bo sert to the Hon. Treasurer, J. U. ROBERTS, Cure of HovakÒNG And Shanghai BASK.
A Meeting will be held the same Evening at 5.30 in the YMC.A. Rooms, Alexaïdra Buildings, to arrange slates, eis.
Eush team enterod is invited to send a repro- soutative to the Mosting.
A. HAMILTON,
Hon. Secretary, Care of Education Dept. Hoogkong, 30th December, 1911.
SHORTHAND AND TYPEWRITING,
[1487
PUPILS prepared for Theory, Intermediate and Advanced Certificate. TOUCH SYSTEM" of Typewriting; rápid advancement.
For terms, apply
TOUCH SYSTEM," Caro of " Daily Praes" Ofo. Hongkong, 24th October, 1911, [1288
BROWN, JONES & Co.
HEAD OFFICE-YOKOHAMA Branches and Agoncios at
Liao-Yong Ryojun
DEPARTMENT. Antung Haion
BROAD WOOD PIANOS
JUST UNPACKED
Bombay Changchun Dairen (Daluy).
London
(Port Arthur)
San Francisco Lyona Shanghai
Nagasaki Tiobling
Fongtion (Mukden) Nowhwang Tientsin
Hankow Honolulu
LATEST IMPROVED MODELS Kobe
UNSURPASSED FOR
PURITY EQUALITY and
HIGH
FREEDOM OF TONE.
CLASS PIANO TUNING
CONTRACT ORDERS NOW BEING BOOKED FOR 1912.
PHONE 97.
LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.
INTIMATIONS
NEW YEAR HOLIDAY.
“N Accordance with Ortiranse. No 6 of 1875 the EXCHANGE BANKS will be CLOSED for the Transaction of PUBLIU BUSINESS TO-DAY (MONDAY), this, 1st- January.
Hongkong, 27th December, 1911.
$1477
HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB.
N EXTRAORDINARY · GENERAL A. MEETING of Meuters of the above Club will be 'holl on WEDNESDAY, the 10th January, 1912 in the Ofis of the JOCKNY CLUB, No. 3. Chator _ Road," "at 12.30 M., for the Purpose of confirming the following Special Resolution carried at the Extraordinary General Meeting of Mambera held on SAIC&pay, the 23rd December, 1911, viz.c
"That tho words "IYASOWAN RACE CLUB' (Shanghai) ba added to Rate 1 Part 1 of the Rale of losing
By Order,
T. F. HOUGHT
Clerk of the Course, Hongkong, 25th Bazentbor, 1911. 111475
HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB.
NOTICE,
WE Dates of the ANNUAL RACE THERING Zinally fixed for the 13th, 14th and 15th February, 1912, are altered to pac week later, and the Race Mesting will be helton TUESDAY, 2016, THURSDAY, 22nd, and FRIDAY, 23rd February, 1912, thereby
conciling with the usual Holidays following
as Chinese New Year.
The Entries will close on weak later than the date already fixed, viz., SATURDAY, the 20th January, 1912.
In all other respects the Frogramme as issued will stand.
By Order,
T. F. HOUGH,
Clerk of the Coursa, (1476
TTALIAN MARBLE FIGURES. Hongkong, 26th Desember, 1911.
CROSSES and HEADSTONES, BLACK, RED and GREY GRANITE MEMORIALS in Stook.
WREATHS with Glass Shastos from $4 up.
BROWN, JONES & Co.,
41, Morrison Hill Road, Telephone 423. Hongkong, 18th October, 1911.
1776
Boarding of Incoming Steamers by Chinase. LADIES! YOUR KIND ATTENTION
and Distriot Events, 1911.
Piruoy at Su Man.
Au Art
Pageant,
Now I hour Scheme for Singapore.
Local Sport.
The Revolution.
St. Mary's Solool Prize Distribution,
Macao Nates.
Correspondencs
A Protest Against Government Action, The Awa Mare" Returns to Seattle. Arotest Against Gorerament Action' Typhoon Signals.
The Pokalum Water Supply.
~The Praco +lonference.
The Question of Procedonce.
British Trado with Vladivostok,
The Coronation of the King of Siam.
Public and Bank Holidays.
The Republican Constitution.
Supreme Court'.
Kowloon Dock Danco.
A Train Accident.
Commercial
Shipping Extra
copies 30 cents each, Cash. Copies om Do posted from this Offlos to addresses sent; including postage, 34 cents eaab.
31 Cash for threo copilog.
Subscription: 812 per sunum, parable in advance; postage 32.
Hongkong. Ist January, 1912.
PLEASE!
JUST UNPACKED!.
[OLD and Silver Fringes for Ball Drosses
Gand for Tasselle, 1, 15 23: 3. 3; Isches
wids, Silver, Silver and Gold Boaded, Boadel and Colours Spaogle Trimmings. Also Gold and Silver Braids, assorted sizes. Ludine Spocial Evening Gloves, End Ladies and Gentlemen's Kid Glover, &o, &o.
HOOSAIN-ALI & Co.,
No. 14, Queen's Road Contral, Corner of Zetland Street, Hongkong. Mongkong, 12th December, 1911. {1072
YOU ARE INVITAND to come and
inspect our GRAND BAZAAR of
TOYS
AND
NEW YEAR GOODS..
Prices from 10 cents upwards.
GRACA
CO.
HONGKONG HOTEL BUILDING, PEDDEL STREKT, HONGKONG,
BRING CHILDREN WITH YOU
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- HONGKONG ELECTRIC CO., LTD.
ST. GEORGE'S BUILDINGS,
NOTICE,
7THE extension of the Electric Light to the Peak District is expected to be completed by about the End of Mareb, 1912,
Iatending consumers are advised to have their Houses wired, in readiness, to avoid delay in obtaining the light.
The Company are prepared to submit estimates for Wiring Hauses on application.
CJDB, LIVINGSTON & Co.,
Agents. Hongkong, 16th Decambor, 1911. [1432
FISH!
W
FISH !!
FISH!!!
7E have Jast Roreived a New Shipment
of::
FINNAN HADDOCKS, FILLETS
||
SELECTED KIPPERS,
BLOATERS,
"
by the S.S. PEMBROKESHIRE" direct
from London.
PRICES MODERATE.
THE DAIRY FARM 00, LAN-
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BANKS
THE MERCANTILE
INDIA, LIMITED.
T
144
(1088
New York Tokyo Osaka
Pukin
INTEREST ALLOWED ON CURRENT ACCOUNTS Deposits received for fixed periods at raius te be obtained on application.
TAKEO TAKAMICHI,
Manager, Hongkong, 25th September, 1911.
JONGKONG AND
TO LET
TO LET.
NODOWN, No. 4, New Praya, Kennedy
G TOWE
Appl
---THE HONGKONG" LAND INVEST!
MENT & AGENCY CO., LD. Hongkong, 1st January, 1912
TO LET,
#116
FFICES TO LET: First class, oantral accomodiation, light and airy, on First, Second, or Third Floor in, now building being erected for MESSES. WHITEAWAY LAIDLAW & Co., LTD., Eatrance from Des Voeur Road, Electric lift to all floors, Electric Light throughout.
The plan can be seen and all particulars obtained at the Offices of,
Masans. PALMER & TURNER,
Alexandra Baildinga, 3rd Floor Hongkong, 9th December, 1911. [1400
TO-LET.
Furuished for 10 Months from 13th March next. RAGSIDE, BARKER ROAD, PEAK,
Tennis Court. Apply
A. H. SKELTON, Care of LANE, CRAWFORD & Co. Hongkong, 2044 December, 1911, [1446
TO LET.
NEW and COMMODIOUS
Nathan Road, Kowloon, Possesion. Cheap Rentals,
SHOPS, Immediate
KOWLOON MARINE LOT 48. Yarmati, Aras 85,200 square foot, with 255 fool Sen Frontage. Especially suited for Storage of Coal, Timber, &o.
Apply to
HUMPHREYS ESTATE & FINANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
[134 Hongkong, 2nd November, 1911. - [441
HANKING CORPORATION.
SHANGHAI
PAID-UP CAPITAL RESERVE FUNDS
STERLING
wa
$15,000,000
£1,500,000 at 2/$15,000,000 $16,750,000
SILVER
$31,750,000
BANK OF EXSERVE LIABILITY OF PROPTURE$15,000,000
AUTHORISED CAPITAL... £1,500,000 SUBSCRIBED PAID UP RELATA FUND
*
HEAD OFFICE:
40, Threadneedle Street,
Tostow, D.4.
BRANCHSS:
Galle.
COURT OF DIRECTORS.
G. H. MEDICIST, Esq.-Chairman.
E. SAELLIM, Esq., Deputy Chairinan.
1,125,000
562,000
325,000
F. H. Arinstrong, Esq.
Andrew Forbes, Eug.
6. Friesland, Es1.
C. 3. Gabbay, Esq.
Bombay,
Calentta,
Singapore,
Hownl Madras.
Penang.
Kota Bahru, Kelantan.
Karachi.
Rangoon.
Hongkong.
Colombo. Kandy.
Kuala Lumpur, F.M.S
Shanghai.
AGENTS IN JAPAN:
Messrs. JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., LTD
BANKERS:
BANK OP ENGLAND.
LONDON JOINT STOCK BANK, LTD. Every description of Banking and Exchange business transacted. Stocks, and Shares bought and sold on account of Constituents. Letters of Crodit granted on Agents and Correspondents all over the world.
INTEREST allowed on Curreal Accounts at 2 per cent, per annum on Daily Balance and on Fixed Deposits as under
For 3 months 24 por cant, per annum,
6
12
נו
3 +3
31
IT
OF LA, Blogs
F. Lieb, Esq.
W. L. Pattonden, E. Hon. Mr. C. H. Kos. H. A. Siebe, Esq.
CHIEF MANAGER: Hongkong--N. J. STABU,
MANAGER:
Shanghai-I. E. R. HUNTER.
LONDON BANKERS: LONDON COUNTY AND WESTMINSTER BANK, LIMITED.
HONGKONG-INTEREST ALLOWED. On Currout Account at the rate of Two pr cant. por anuum on the Daily Balance.
ON FIXED DEPOSITS. For 3 months, 2 por cant. per Annum. For 6 months, 3 por cont per Anzura. For-12 months, 4 per cent. per. Annum.
N. J. STARB,
Chief Manager.
Hongkong, 5th October 1911.
THE F. C.. MACDONALD,
Acting Manager.
Hongkong, 14th July, 1911.
1938
HONGKONG FAVINGS BANK.
THE Business of the shove Bank
conducted by the HONGKONG ANI SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORA TION. Rules may be obtained on application INTEREST a deposits is allowed at 3 per cent, per annum.
Depositor may transfer at their option balance 8100 or more to the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANK to be placed on FIXED DEPOST at 4 per cent, per annum.
For the HoxNGKONG AND SHANGILA
BANKING CORPORATION.
N. J. STABB,
Chief Manager, Hongkong, 24th January, 1911.
120
EDERLANDSCH-INDISCHE
HANDELSBANK. (NETHERLANDS INDIA COMMnrical Bare).
ESTABLISHED 1863.
Authorised Capital F1. 15,000,000 (£1,250,000 Paid up. Capital F1. 12,401,0507(£1,033,421) Reserve Fund Fl. 3.2
3,252,157,01 (£271,013
HEAD OFFICE: AMSTERDAM.' HEAD AGENCY: BATAVIA.
LONDON BANKERS.. THE WILLIAMS DEACONS Base, SWIB BANKVREBIN.
BRANCHES AND AGENTS all over the
Werli
THE BANK transists every description of Banking and Exchange burizes, receives money in Current Account at the rate of 2 per cent. per annum on Daily balanges and socepts Fixed Deposits at the following rates
12 months 4"
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THE CHARTERED BANK OF INDI
AUSTRALIA AND CHINA.
INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER, 185
HEAD OFFICE-LONDON.
PALD-UP CAPITAL............. £1,200,00 RESERVE FUND................... £1,625,00 BNSELVE LIABILITIES OF PROPRIE.
* £1,200,00 INTEREST allowed on Current Accoun at the rate of 2 per oont. per nanam on the Dail bancos.
On Fixed Deposits for 12 mouths 4 per cen
*
1.
for 6 for 3
24 **WM. DICKSON,
Manager.
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Hongkong, 2ud May, 1911.
INTERNATIONAL BANKING CORPORATION.
CAPITAL PAID UP... BEERVE FUND
Gold 83,250,000 -Gold $3,250,000
Gold $6,500,000 HEAD OFFICE: 60 Wall Street, New York. LONDON OFFICE: 36 Bishopsgate.
LONDON BANKERS;
BANK OF ENGLAND. NATIONAL PROVINCIAL BANKOFENGLAND, L. TUU CAPITAL & COUNTIES BANK, LIMITED.
BRANCHES AND AGENTS ALL OVER THE WORLD.
Tas Corporation transacts every description of Banking and Exchange Business, receives money on Current Account at the rate of 2 per cout. per-snum daily balances and sesepte Fixed Deposits at the following rates
For 12 month 4 per cent. per annum. For 6
¿o.
3
do.
per annum,
do
do.
→
For 3
P
C. WOLDRINGH, Manager
No. 8, Des Voeux Road Central, Hongkong, 15th August, 1909,
I
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"
H
GEORGE HOGG,
Youlayer,
No. 9 Queen's Road, Central Hongkong, 21st February, 1911.
[1287
TO LET
FFICES in KING's BriLDING.
Apply to-
THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST-
MENT & AGENCY CO., LD Hongkong, lit January, 1912.
TO LET.
[1428
No. 34 QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL
(SHOP), opposite The Old Post Offico, No. 2A, D'ÁGUILAR STREET, itable for Godown, etc.
Lately occupied by Vieam Café & Co. For Particulars, etc., apply to--
CHANG FAT, Care of 114.ANG FAT
Bams address, THE SANG Far & Co-
[1243
Hongkong, 5th October, 1911.
TO BE LET.
On or about 1st March, 1912.
CHOPS and OFFICE, in Almuden | D Buildings, adjoining the Hongkong Dispensary, at presant occupied by Mosars Wm. Powell, Ltd..
A. S. WATSON &*( Co., LED
Alexandra Buildinga. Hongkong, 29th August, 1911.
TO LET.
NO BEACONSFIELD
(Shop) BEACONSFIELD...
[1077
ARCADE
"BANGOUR," No. 72. PELK. 5 Roomed Bangalow with Tennis Court, From 15th Dec.
Rent $125.00 and taxes.
"KELLETT CREST," No. 66, PEAK No. 57, PRAYA GRANDE, Macao, FOR SALE-TOR CREST, at Peak, com manding a Magnificent View of the Harbour and Adjacent Islands,
Apply to-- LINSTEAD & DAVIS,
3rd Floor, Alexandro Buildinga. Hongkong, Ist January, 1912.
118
A LING & CO..
19. QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL.
FURNITURE AND PHOTO GOODS
STORE.
Photographic Goods of every Description in Stock.
Developing and Printing Undertakes. Hongkong, 31st July, 1907.
CHILDREN OF FAR
[1271
CATHAY
A HOCIAL AND; POLITICAL NOVEL OF ABSORBING INTEREST,
By CHAS, J, HALCOMBE
(Formerly of the Imperial Chinese Canton
Service, Author of "The Mystio Flowery Laud," etc.).
FIKE" VOLUME which consists of 146 Tages, and includes & Skateh Plan af historical interest showing the disposition of the Forcan at the battle of Kweilin, is dedicated to Sir ROBERT HART, G.C.M.G., and Dr. A RENNID.
Ita description of Chiness Social Customs sud Superstitions, combined with the insight if CHILDREN OF FAR CATHAY" an excellent gives into political conditions in China, makes volume for presentation to friends at Home.
Woll bound in Yellow Cloth with Chinese Emblem in Gold.
PRICE
$3,50
To be obtained from Messrs, KELLY & WALSH, LTD., Mesars. BREWER & Co., or from the Printers and Publishers, the HONGKONG DAY Press " Office
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