NOTION.
Lommunications varpooling Adworkčivanta Bubscriptions. Printing, Dinding dog should be addressed DAILY PASS only, and spacial bunnen matter Tha MANAGES,
Advertisements and Subscriptions Chick ...ars solj prðlerså for fized: person will be Palit countermanded.
·ontinúea
Orders for estra copiss of DAILY PRES
ENTERTAINMENTS
THEATRE
ROYAL
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, APRIL 478, 1913.
MAURICE E. BANDMANN PRESENTS
THE NEW
should be send in before Il urs, on da BANDMANN
publication. After that hour the supply sy imited. Only supplied for Cash
P.O. Bor, 33 Telephone No. 12.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
FIRE INSURANCE ASSOCIATION OF
HONGKONG.
NTIMATION
LANE, CRAWFORD
& CO.
TELEPHORA 9.
OPERA CO. "DOMES OF SILENCE"
TO-NIGHT! ·TO-NIGHT !!
TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that THE NOT FIRE INSURANCE OFFICES
will be CLOSED for the Transaction of PUBLIC BUSINESS .TO-MORROW (FRIDAY), SATURDAY and MONDAY. the 5th, 6th and 8th instant.
By Order,
A. R. LOWE, CA
Secretary 1539 Hongkong, 4th April, 1912. MARINE INSURANCE ASSOCIATION OF HONGKONG.
NHAR INSURANCE OFFICES TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that all will be CLOSED for the Transaction of PUBLIC BUSINESS TO-MORROW (FRIDAY), SATURDAY, and MONDAY, the 5th, 6th and 8th st.
By Order,
A. B. LOWE,
Hongkong, 4th April, 1912.
Becretary, (540
A S. WATSON & CO., LIMITED.
NOTICE:
J
THE HONGKONG DISPENSARY.
ILL BE CLOSED FROM FRIDAY,
WINSTANT, to MONDAY, Sra
INSTANT, inclusive, for tha perpose of redecoration. During this time, GOODS MAY BE OBTAINED at the SIDE ENTRANCES in CHATER BOAD and DES VEUX ROAD.
A. 8. WATSON & Co., LIMITED. Hongkong, 4th April, 1912.
WANTED.
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The Great Musical Play.
CHOCOLATE SOLDIER.
SATURDAY, April 6th:1
A WALTZ DREAM.
MONDAT, and TUESDAY, April 8th and 9th: THE COUNT OF
LUXEMBOURG.
WEDNESDAY, April 10th :
FLORODORA.
THURSDAY, April 11th:
THE KING'S BRIDE. FRIDAY, April 12th :
THE GIRL IN "HE TRAIN.
SATURDAY, April 13th:
THE ARCADIANS. MONDAY and TUESDAY, 15th and 16th:
PEGGY.
WEDNESDAY, April 17th:
FAREWELL PERFORMANCE. Plan Now Open at MOUTRIE'S.
PRICES: $3.50, 82 and $1. Doors Open at 8.30 r.. Commence at 9.15 P.M.
Hongkong, 4th April, 1912
INVISIBLE CASTORS
WHICH ENABLES YOUR FURNITURE
GLIDE SOFTLY
OVER CARPETS OR FLOORS.
DOUBLES THE LIFE OF
35
CENTS
FOR
FOUR
CARPETS:
HOW TO FIT THEM.
YOUR
35
CENTS
FOR
FOUR
KNOCK THE DOME GENTLY INTO CENTRE OF LEG.
ICE CREAM FREEZERS.
FROM
(494
$8.50
EACH.
VICTORIA
THEATRE.
SPECIAL BAND NIGHTS:
By kind permission of Col. HAMILTON and OFFICEES, The Band of the 1st KO.Y.L.I. will play every THURSDAY NIGHT,
FOR RETAIL STORE, Iable and have when Special Programtume will be arranged.
must thoroughly reliable
had some previous business experisaos.
Raply, gising full partionlars as to Age,
Salary required, sto,, to-
"B.,"
Care of "Daily Press" Ofice.
Hongkong, 4th April, 1912,"
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TRANS-SIBERIAN RAILWAY.
Stupendons Production.
The 1912 Masterpicco.
SAINT GEORGE
AND THE DRAGON,
A Drama that Grips your Audionos with 'a Climar that Bringa Thunders of Applause.
And the famous Artists,
INTERNATIONAL SLEEPING CAR CO. | HARRY — “ THE QUEALIS"-NELLIS,
OF BRUSSELS.
TAVING bean Appoluted AGENTS of
Hthe above Company, far Hongkong and Canton, we will issue through tickets for the Groat Trans-Siberian Route to Europe and Amériou and act as Agents for the Government Railways of China, The Imperial Railways of Japan and Russ. The Korean and South Manchurian Railways and nearly all the Steamship lines in the Far East
P. A. LAPICQUE & Co., 4 Queen's Building,
Pelophone 950. Hongkong, 1st April, 1912,
UNION INSURANCE
SOCIETY
CANTON, LIMITED.
₤398
TWO PERFORMANCES NIGHTLY, 7.15 P.M. and 9.15 P.M.
GRAND MATINEER SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, AT 4 PM. Hongkong, 30th Marcb, 1912.
INTIMATIONS
BANK HOLIDAYS.
158
N Accordance with Ordinance No. 5 of 1912 IN NO. CLOSED for the Transaction of PUBLIC BUSINESS TO-MORROW (FRIDAY), SATURDAY and MONDAY, the 5th, 6th and 8th instant
633 Hongkong, 3rd April, 1912.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
OF
TOTICE 13 HEREBY GIVEN. that the ORDINARY
NOTHER NINT
YEARLY MEETING of the Blociety will be held at ita Head Ofss, No. 2, Queen's Buildings, Hongkong, on TUESDAY, the 23rd APEIL, 1912, of Noow, for the purpose of Receiving the Report of the Directore together with the Statements of Account to 31st December, 1911, and of declaring Dividends, &io.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 13th to the 23rd April, both days inclusive.
By Order of the Board,
C. MONTAGUE EDE,
Secretary. Hongkong, 4th April, 1912.
(542
CHINA TRADERS' INSURANCE CO.,
LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS,
ORDINARY
KOWLOON-CANTON RAILWAY. (BRITISH SECTION.)
NOTICE.
THE PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED
that during the EASTER HOLIDAYS from FRIDAY, April 5th, to MONDAY, April 8th, both dates inclusive, on additional Train will leave KOWLOON në 10.15 AM. for Tatro, FANCING and SHAM CHUN.
The Express Train from Caxton arriving KowLook at 6.50 p.m. will also csil at F'ANLING, at 6.10 r.. on the above dates to pick up
passengers.
Inteuling passengers way obtais tickets in advance at the Head Office, Kowloon, available on any of the above dales.
By Order,
EL. P. WINSLOW,
Manager. Kowloon, 2nd April, 1912.
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WHO ARE TIRED OF THEIR OWN COOKS AND THEIR COOKING.
NTFORTY-SIXTH
TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that A GOOD OPPORTUNITY FOR THOSE YEARLY MEETING of the Company will be held at its Head Coe, No. 2, Queen's Buildings, Hongkong, on TUESDAY, the 23rd ATBIL, 1912, at 12.30 r., for the purpose of Receiving the Raport of the Directors
together with the Statements of Account to 31st December, 1911, and of declaring
Dividenda, &o,
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 13th to the 23rd April, both days inclusive.
By Order of the Board,
C. MONTAGUE EDE,
Secretary. Hongkong, 4th April, 1912.
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NORTHERN STEAMSHIP CO., OF ST. PETERSBURG,
Fox ODESSA.
THE Russian Steamship.
"SIBIR," Captain K. Lovonius, is expected to leave for the above Port on or about 8th inst,
For Freight or further information, apply to
BEADLEY CO Agente. Hongkong, 4th April, 1912
{545
HE
ROYAL GEORGE HOTEL provides an easy way out for those who bave constant trouble with thoir cooks, by placing within their reach, fall and rich Menus at the following extremely low ratos i-- per Month.
per Month, Full Mess... $40.00 | Dinner, alone...$20.00 Tin and Dinner $35,00 Breakfast And
Tin alone..918.00 --Dinner828.00 Breakfast und
Breakfast ...$10.00 Tin
M. J. NATHAN, Maunger.
J
...$25.00
Kowloon, 3rd April, 1912
BROWN, JONES & Co.
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ITALIAN MARBLE FIGURES
LOROSSES and HEADSTONES,
| BLACK; RED and GREY GRANITE
MEMORIALS in Stook.
WREATHS with Glass Bhades from $4 up.
BROWN, JONES & Co.,
41, Morrison Hill Road, Telephone 423. Hongkong, 18th October 1911.
1776
LIGHTERAGE.
THE
HONGKONG AND
KOWLOON
WHARF AND GODOWN Go:
undertake every dosoription of lighter work, including transhipments in the Harbour,
delivery to any water frontage in the Colony, and sonyayanes to Canton and West River
ports, Small quantities handled and specially low rates quoted for large quantities,
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IN
VARIOUS
SIZES.
TEAK IGE CHESTS
OUR OWN MAKE
HEATPROOF
and ANTPROOF,
LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.
NOTICES OF FIRMS
“NOTICE,
TMENINO FERNANDEZ in our Firin
HE Interest and Responsibility of MR.
CEASED on 1st April, 1912.
FERNANDEZ & Co. Hongkong, 2nd April, 1912. [534
NOTICE.
AUCTIONS
[51
BANKS als
BANKS
TEDERLANDSCH-INDISCHE
HANDELORANK.
THE CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, NE
AUSTRALIA AND CHINA.
INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHATEE, 1853.
HEAD OFFIOS-LONDON,
...........£1,200,000 ....£1,650,000
...£1,200,000
PAID UP CAPITAL ... RESERVE FUND... RESERTE LIABILITY OF PRO-
PRISTORS ...
FIXED DEPOSITS are received for 12 months at 4 per cent. per annum, and for shorter perioda rates are quoted on application
WM. DICKSON, Manager.
THE MELOANTILE
INDIA LIMITED.
Hongkong, 29th March, 1912.
[133
BANK
OF
£1,500,000
1,125.000 562,000 365,000
AUTHORISED. CAPITAL SUBSORTIED
PAID UP RESERTE-FUND
**
HEAD OFFION
40, Threadneedle Street,
Bombay,
Caloutts
Howrsh.
Mairaa
Karachi.
Rangoon,
Colombo.
Kandy.
LONDON, B.C.
BRANQUIN 2
Galle
Білутроте
Pohang,
Kota Hahrn, Kelantan. Kuala Lumpur, F.M.5. Hongkong..
Shanghai.
AGENTS IN JAPAN!
(NETHERLANDS India CommeriJAY BASE),
ESTABLISHED 1863.
Authorised Capital FL. 15,000,000 (£1,250,000) up Capital FL 12,401,050 (£1,033,481) Boovers Fand FL 3,258,157,01 (8271,013) HEAD OFFIOM: AMSTERDAM. HEAD ABIGOT BATAVIA,
LONDON BANKERS
THE WILLIAMS DEACONS BANK, SWISH BANKVEREIS,
BRANCHES AND AGE
AGENTS- mi over the
World
THE BANK transacts every description of Banking and Erohange business, receive money In Cmerens Acaciant at the rate of £ per osul. par annum on Daily balances and accepin Fixed Deposite at the following rates
12 months 4 Per annu
6" do.
do da
G. WOLDRINGE, Manger,
No. 8, Des Voeux Road Central. Hongkong, 1541 August, 1909.
HONGKONG SAVINGS BANK.
THE Busineen of the abora Bank
conducted by the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING · CORPORA. TION. Balon may be obtained on syplication
INTEREST 00 deposits is allowed så 8§. per cent. per sozum,
Mannen, JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., Lax. balance : $100 or more to the HÒNGKONG AND
BANKSES::
BANK OF ENGLAND.
LORDON JOINT STOOK BANE, LTD. Every description of Banking and Exchange business transacted. Stooks, and Shares bought and sold on account of Constituents. Letters of Credit, granted on Agents and Correspondants all over the world.
INTEREST allowed on Current Accounts si 2 per cent, per samuza on Daily Balazon and on Fixed Depoelta at rates which may be ascertained on application.
F. C. MACDONALD, Manager
Hongkong, 29th March, 1912,
THE
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NHE BANK OF TAIWAN, LIMITED (INDORFORATED BY SPECIAL INFERIAL
CHARTZ 18).
Capital Min
Yen 10,000,000 Capital Subscribed (paid up) Yau 6,250,000 Reserve Fund supusuoresce
Yen 2,520,000
BRANCHES, AND ADUNÇIMI.
HEAD OFFICNI TAIFIH, FORMOSA,
-Amoy
Brator
Anplay
Kobe
Tameni
B.
Canton
Nagasaki
Foodiow
Osaka
Tokyo Yokohama
Eondung
G.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
DAETICULARS and CONDITIONS of the lotting by Public Auction Sale, to be held on TUESDAY, the 9th day of April, 1912, at 3 P.M., at the Offses of the PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, by Order of His EXCELLENCY THE OFFICER ADMINISTERING Firm THE GOVERNMENT, of One Lot of CROWN LAND near Kowloon Inland Lot No. 1157, in the Colony of Hongkong, for s term of 75 years, with the option of renewal af A CROWN RENT to be fixed by the Surveyor- of HIS MAJESTY THE KING, for one farther term of 75 years.
617
THR Interest and Responsibility of Ma.
RONALD GREIG m one terminated on 30th March, 1912.
M. W. GREIG & Co. Foockow, 1st April, 1912.
[521
NOTICE.
THE Interest and Responsibility of M. TRONALD GREIG in
our Firm terminated on 30th March, 1912.
TURNER & Co. Foochow, 1st April, 1912.
INTIMATIONS
FOR POZEN
1522
No. of Sale.
PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.
1005 Inland Lot
No. 1989.
Feland Lot 1157.
Near Kowloon
Registry No
Tocality,
| N.W.
Boundary
Measuremente.
Contenta
L.E.S.L
W
feet
leet fest
test
43 120
120
5,400
归
F.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
ww
Upset Price.
PARTICULARS and CONDITIONS. of
DROPOSALS For FROZEN · FRESH
HEADQUARTERS PHILIPPINES DIVISION. OFFICE DEPOT COMMISSARY, Manila, P. L, Jan.2nd, 1912.-Sealed Proposals, in triplicato, subject to usual conditions, will be received at this office until 11 o'clock A.M., April 5th, 1912, at which time and place they will be opened in the presence of attending bidders, for furnishing and delivering about six million aix hundred thousand (6,600,000 pounds of Frozen Fresh Boof and two hundred thousand (200,000) pounds of Frozen Fresh Mutton to the Subsistenco Department, U. S. Army, at Manila, P. Price by Public Auction Sale, to during year ending June 30th, 1913. The con-be held on TUESDAY, the 9th day of tractor will be required to pay all customs. April, 1912, at 3 P.M., of the Offoos of the daties. The United States reserves the right PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, by Order of reasonable notice to the contractor, or to in-TEEING JWHER GOVERNMENT. of crease the amount with his consent. Each Lot of CROWN LAND at Tai Hang, One proposal must be accompanied with a bidder's in the Colony of Hongkong, for a term of 15 guaranty in the amount of $20,000 or with years, with the option of renewal at a CROWN certified cheek for that sum on a bank of RENT to be fixed by the Surveyor of His approved standing in Manil, The bidder to MAJESTY THE KING, for one further term ef whom the contract
awarded will be required 75 years. to give bond. Blanks and full information furnished on application to this office or to nearest United States Consul. Envelopes con- taining proposals must be marked: "Proposals for Frozen fresh Beef and Frozen fresh Muttou for fiscal year, 1913, to be opened April 5th, and 1912," addressed to the undersigned.
ALEX. M. DAVIS, Major, Commissary, U.S. Army, Depot Commissary
Shanghai
HONGKONG OFFICE. 3. Das Veux BOLD, Interest allowed an
Current Accounts Deposits received on terms which may be had on application.
K. TAUDZURABARA, Manager, Hongkong, Let May, 1911.
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OKOHAMA
THE
LIMITED..
AUTHORISED CAPITAL..... Yen 48,000,000 PAID-UP CAPITAL Y 30,000,000 RESERVE FUND ... Yon 17,600,000
SPECIE- BANK
HEAD OF TOR-YOKOHAMA, Branches and Agencles at
Antang Heisn Calcutta Bombay Changohen
Dairen (Dalny).
Liso-Yang Ryojun
(Fort Arthur)
London San Francisco
Lyons
Shanghai
Nagasaki Tiehling
Fengties (Makden) Newchwang Tientsin
New York Tokyo Osaka
Hankow
Honolulu
Kobe
Pekin
INTEREST ALLOWED ON CURRENT ACCOUNTS Deposits received for fixed periods at rates to be obtained on application.
TAKMO TAKAMICHI,
Manager,
Hongkong, 1st April, 1912.
to decrease the amount advertised for, upon HIS EXCELLENCY THE OFFICHE ADMINIS ONGKONG
TH
PICNIC PARTIES.
LAUNCH FOR HIRE.
151
(718
PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.
Locality.
Register
Lot 1804, Tai Hang.
Boundary
Measuremešta,
5.8.2 | Kuk.
**
feet! feel toot
-80%
MY 711- P
Square ferti
Annual Hent.
AND
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SHANGHAI
BANKING CORPORATION.
$15,000,000
PAID-UP CAPITAL
RESERVE FUNDS:
STARLING
SILYOR
£1,500,000 at 2/-$15,000,000 $16,750,000
$31,750,000.
RWBY LIABILITY OF PROP’Toe$15,000,000
COURT, OF DIRECTORS,
E. SHALLI, Esq.-Chairman.
F. H. ARMSTRONG, Esq., Deputy Chairman.
Andrew Forbes, Esq.
G. Friesland, Esq.
C. 8. Gabbey, Ea
G. E. Laurens, Esq.
5,080-161,701 F. Liob, Esq.
THE Handsome "KING EDWARD DON'T-READ THIS. HOTEL" LAUNCH can be Hired UNLESS YOU WISH TO DRESS WELL. for Plonio Parties by the Hour or Day.
Apply for Terms to the Manager,
H. HAYNES. Hongkong, 1st March, 1912.
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FOR SALE.
Depositore may tmunder st their option
SHANGHAI BANK to be placed en FIXED DEPOST, at 4 per cent. per annum.
For the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI
BANKING CORPORATION.
N. J. STABB,
Chiat Manger. Hongkong, 24th January, 1911.
INTERNATIONAL HANKING
CORPORATION.
Dopository of the U.B. Government in the Philippine Islands and the Republic of Paunsa
60. Wall Street, New York,
·HBAD OPPICE:
LONDON OFFICE 36, Bishopsgate, B.C.
BRANCHES-
Bombay
Habe
Calentts
Manila
Canton
Mexico
Ceba
Panama
Colon
Peking
Empire
Ban Francisco
Hongkong
Shanghai
Hankow
Yokohama
CAPITAL AND RESERVE... 86,800,000
about £1,400,000 EVERY DESCRIPTION OF BANKING
BUSINESS transacted, CURRENT ACCOUNTS opened on the usual
terms
DEPOSITS RECEIVED, fixed for one year
st 4 per cent, per annum, or for shorter periode, at rates which may be a90er- tained on application.
D BILLS NEGOTIATED and COLLECTED MALL and TELEGRAPHIC - REMIT.
TANCES made. LETTERS OF CREDIT and DRAFTS granted on all the principal cities in
World.
THE BANK'S CIRCULAR LETTERS OF CREDIT are available all over the World.
COMMERCIAL LETTERS OF CREDIT
issued.
PURCHASE and SALE of Stocks and
Shares affected.
The Officers of the Bank are bound not disclose the transactions of any of its customers
GEORGE HOGG, Manager..
9, Queen's Road,
Hongkong, 23rd March, 1912.
FOR SALE
FOR SALE.
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DERRINGTON, 7-Roomed House, Peak
beautiful situation.
For Terms, apply to
C. SCHRÖTER Care of Mouses. GARRELS, BOERER & Co.,
King's Huildings, IIIed. Hongkong, 10th July, 1911.
¡123
FOR SALE,
With or Without Furnitare..
L6VIVOR ØREST" No. 8, The PEAK
with Tennis Court. Commanding magnificent view of the Harbour and Adjacen Islanda.
Apply-
LINSTEAD & DAVIS, 3rd floor. Alexandra Buildings Hongkong, 7th March, 1912.
F416
REDUCTION.
GEL. Modkarst, Esq W that, on and after the 5th instant, E are pleased to be able to announce W.L.Fattanden, Esq. the following Prices will rule for our :--
Hoa. Mr. O. IL Boss H. A. Biebs, Esq.
CHIEF MANAGER : Hongkong-N, J. STABB
MANAGER: Shanghai. E. E. HUNTE
LONDON BANKERS:
WE have Just Unpacked a LONDON COUNTY AND WESTMINSTER
Beautiful Range of SILK GOODS, suitable for Eadies' and
BANK, LIMITED.
HONGKONG-INTEREST ALLOWED,
Gent's Wear, from a leading
On Current Account at the rate of Two per Japanese Manufacturer Supplying cent. per annum on the Daily Balance. AS-COMPRESSOR with ELECTRIC the same goods to Messrs. Peter
ÜN FIXED DEPOSITS. GAMOTOR FITTINGS.
Will Robinson's, London. increase ordinary lighting power by 25 per cent, without extra cost.--- Apply
MANAGER *Hongkong Daily Press " Offico. Hongkong, 13th March, 1912
Call early before we are sold out.
HOOSAIN-ALI & Co.,
No. 14, Queen's Road Control Corner of Zetland Street, Hongkong. Hongkong, 29th March, 1912,
50
For 3 months, 3 per cent. per Annum. For 6 months, 3 per cent per Apnum. For 12 months, 4 per cent, per Annum.
N. J. STARE,
Chief Manager. Hongkong, 21st February, 1912. [19
"DAISY" BRAND BUTTER...80 ots. per lb.
“DAIRYMAID ".
"BUTTERCUP"
"PASTRY”
THE
DAIBY FARM 00., LTD..
GRACA & CO.
A Dealers in POSTAGE STAMPS,
130
PICTORIAL FOST CARDS FLOWER SEEDs, Tors, Boors, MANILA CIGARS AND CIGARETTES
HONGKONG HOTEL BUILDING,
5241
PEDORE STREET HONGKONG":
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