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Falmer &

The Wine Merchany of the Last

INAPIER

"

JOHNSTONE'S

“SQUARE BOTTLE"

WHISKY.

UNVARIED FOR OVER 150 YEARS.

THE SAME TO-DAY AS IN 1745.

BEWARE OF IMITATIONS.

SOLE AGENTS IN HONGKONG :

LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.,

and from Art WINE MERCHANTS.

CHEAP SALE:

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WE Bag to offer our Stock of GOLD

Sale.

and SILVERWARES,

SILK,

GRASS-CLOTH, etc., at a Great Reduction

Do not Miss this opportunity." Inspection cordially invited,

ON WO & Co.,

No. 37, Queen's Road Central. Hongkong, 25th November, 1912.

FREE COUPON Entitling Anyone with RHEUMATISM

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to receive prepaid our celebrated Treaties, "The cause and care of Rheumatism," illustrated in coloura. Namo

Addreas ...........

Only one book to one address,

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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3RD, 1915,

SCIENTIFIC MISCELLANY.

THE BULGARIAN ELIXIR VITAE. The most remarkable longevity is found. in the vicinity of the Balkan Peninsula, and the old-age antidote of Prof. Metchni kolf-supposed to destroy harmful bacteria of the great intestine is a soured milk, containing laetic bacilli, made by the peasants of this region. A report from Consul-General Wm. H. Gale, of Athens, describes this propara- tion.

It is known as Yiaourt"

or Yiaourti," and has been made in Greece since the Turkish occupation in the fifteenth century. It is a favourite summer article of diet of all classes, considered couling and healthful. It is made from either cow's or sheep's milk, which is boiled five or ten minutes, according to the thickness desired, then partially cooled, poured into small jars or cups, and placed in a wooden container called a “dryer." A little old Yinourt-shout 30. grains for & gallon of milk-is next dissolved in a little water, a drop of the solution being placed in each jar with out breaking the scum. The dryer, which |ig air-tight, is closed, and by a charcoal fire is kent at 35deg to 95deg. F. for three and a half hours in summer to five hours in winter. The Yiaourt is then ready for use.

VISIBLE BOUND, Curious luminous circles or arcs, deli- cate and perfect in form, bave been seen over the craters of Vesuvius and Etna- one at each explosion. A study of this strange phenomenon has been made by Frank A. Perret, who has witnessed it hundreds of times, and he conclades that these "flashing arcs," as he calls them, are really sound-waves unde visible for an instant, the rate of propagation-of the images seeming to be about that of sound. The appearance is analogous to the air-waves seen above heated roofs,

HARMLESS BEES.

A variety of becs that can be safely handled, their stings being harmless is claimed by an English apiarist. They are offspring of a Cyprian drone and an Italian queen, and are very active, one hive having produced 200 pounds of honey this year.

PEAT-POWDER FUEL,

That partially dried peat can be collected as powder at less than 25 conts a ton, by doing the work on a large scale, is the view expressed by Dr. J. McWil- liam, who has been experimenting several years near London, Ont. The surface of the bog is broken up with a harrow, the moisture in the loosened material is quickly reduced by sun and wind to 25 to 50 per cent, and the drier portion is then sucked up as powder by a suction If you have Bheumatism, out out the above fan collector, operating like a vacuum Compon and send it to us with your name and address cleaner. The harrowing and dust-collect- plainly written on the black lines. Return post willing may be made to harvest powdered bring you our coisbrated book, "The cause and mure of Rheumatism," explaiting the wonderful treat peat at a single operation, instead of the ment which is ouring so many thousands of Rhea. Usual digging, stacking, carting and maatio suderers. This treatment we call Magic Foot grinding. Drafts, and they are curing or bad cases of every kind, no matter how fovere. They are curing cases of 30 and 10 years' suffyr ing after doctors and baths and medicinos bad *alled. Bend 128 the

coupon to-day and wo

ow that after reviving

MAGIC

our Booklo: and reading and thoroughly under standing our treatment you will not hesitate to

Part of the dust proved a cheap and efficient fuel for generating steam, but as it was not all fine enough, and grinding was a troublesome process, its was abandoned for the abundant wond of the locality. With satisfactory method of grinding, the experimenter states that he would retara to peat-dust fuel for steam-raising, even where other fuel is so plentiful. A ton of soft coal is usually rated as the equiva-

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in recent trials in Europe, the cooling of the boilers by the greater amount of air required for the perfect combustion. of the coal caused a loss that made the peat-dust nearly equal in efficiency to an equal weight of coal.

scoopt the offer we shall aske you. Our faith is solent of a ton and four-fifths of peat, but strong that our treatment will enre you that we want you to write immediately for Booklet, # cut the above coupon and send it to the Magio Foot Draft Co., China Agoney, P. O. Box 385, Hongkong. China. Sond no mones, no stamps, just the coupon and we will send our Booklet by return of post.

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ILK, Silk Lisle, Lisle Socks, home of the sheldrake, peregrine and

Various Patterns.

raven, and is also inhabited by king- fishers, sparrow-hawks, daws, kestrels,. Silk Shirts, White and Colour shrikes. linnets, rock-pipits, and whent- Striped.

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these, 13,000 acres on Vermilion Bay, has been presented the State by E. A. Me-

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Sock Suspenders.

Silk Handkerchiefs.

Dancing Shoes and Gloves, etc.

Call Early before we are Sold out.

HOOSAIN-ALI & Co.

Hongkong, Jat Novamber, 1912.

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FOR

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LAND.

TOY

Van

Houten's

Cocoa

As a precaution against the constant risk of infection, remember that washing with

CALVERT'S

No. 5 Carbolic Soap

is a healthy habit, for either personal use or "household purposes-and it is not expensive.

Local Dealers sell it. Maken-F. C. CALVERT & CO., Manchester, England.

"As Sound as a Bell"

is a phrase suggestive of all-round fitness. It denotes treedom from disease; robustness of constitution; muscular force; and mental energy and vigour. The sound as a bell" condition is one most devoutly to be wished. and happily, it is not only possible but easy of attainment by most folk

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Sold, everywhere in boxes, price Pąd. (36 pilim), 1!$% (56 piste) zad 2/9 (168 pills).

CEYLON COLONIAL SECRETARY-

SHIP.

802-11

THE

Tobacco Calto

Westminster London

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are experienc manufacturers of the highest grades of Turkish and Virginia Cigarettes and the most select brands of pipe Tobaccos. We desi to call the attention of all lovers of a really first-class article to the productions.

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JOLE AGENTS.

NEDERLANDSCH-INDISCHA HANDELSBANK.

(NETHERLANDS INDIA COMMERICAL BANY).

ESTABLISHED 1863.

Authorised Capital F 15,000,000 (£1,250,000) Pald up

Capital F: 14,905,350 (£1,242,112) Reserve Fund FL. 5,022,161,27 (£418,5131

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BEANCHES AND AGENTS all over the World

THE BANK transnots every description of Basking and Exchange business, receives money in Current Ascount at the rate of 2 per cent. per annam on Daily balances and scoopte Fixod Deposits at the following rates:-

12 months 4% per annum,

31% do.

5 do

3 do.

3%

do.

E. J. H. VAN DELDEN, Asting Manager, No. 8, Des Vosur Road Central,

Hongkong, 7th August, 1912.

- THE

BANKB

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HONGKONG SAVINGS BANK THE Busines of the above Bank is con ducted by the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION Rules may be obtained on application. Minimun Monthly Balances at 3 per cent. INTEREST on deposita is allowed on the per annum.

Depositors may transfer at their option balance $100 or more to the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANK to be placed on FIXED DETOST at 4 per cent. per annum.

For the HONGKONG AND SHANGHA BANKING CORPORATION.

N. J. STABB,

Chief Manager..

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Hongkong, 1st July, 1911.

INTERNATIONAL BANKING

CORPORATION.

HALD OFFICE: 60, Wall Street, New York; LONDON OFFION 36, Bishopegace, 5.0.

BRANCHES--

Bombay

Kobe

Calcutta

Manis

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Canton

Mexico

Coba

Panama

Colon Empire

Peking

San Francisca

Hongkong Надком

Shanghai

OKOHAMA SPECIE BANK

LIMITED.

Authorised CAPITAL...... Yo¤ 48,000,000 PAID UP CAPITAL Yen 30,000,000 RESERVE FUND. Yen 17,850,000

HEAD OFFICE-YOKOHAMA, Branches and Agencies at Antung-Haien Laso-Yang Ryojan Caloutta

(Port Arthur) London End Franciser

Bombay

Changohan

Dairen (Dalay)

Hankow

Fengtien (Mukden) Newohwang Tientsin

Harbin Honolulu

Kobe

Lyons

Shanghai

Nagasaki Tiehling

New York Tokyo Osaka

Pakin

INTEREST ALLOWED ON CUERINT ACCOUNTS Deposits received for fixed pariods at rates to be obtained on application.

TAKEO TAKAMICHI.

Manager,

Hongkong, 13th November, 1912. [443

HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI

BANKING CORPORATION.

PAID-OF CAPITAL

BEBERY FUNDS

470

STERLING

SILVER

170.2

$15,000,000

£1,500,000 at 2/--$15,000,000

$17,000,000

$32,000,000 REBLEV LIABILITY OF PROP'TOES$15,000,000

COVET OF DIRECTORS;

E. SKELLIK, Eng-Chairama.

F, H. ARMSTKONG, Esq., Deputy Chairman.

CAPITAL AND SURPLUS

Yokohama

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87,060,000 equal £1,450,000 EVERY DESCRIPTION OF BANKING

BUSINESS transacted. CURRENT ACCOUNTS opened on the usual

terms.

DEPOSITS RECEIVED, fixed for one year

at 4 percent. per annam, or for shorter periode, at rates which may be ascer tained on application

REMIT.

BILLS NEGOTIATED and COLLECTED, MAIL. and TELEGRAPHIC TANCES made. LETTERS OF CREDIT and DRAFTS granted on all the principal cities in the World. THE BANK'S CIRCULAR LETTERS OF

CREDIT are available all over th World.

COMMERCIAL LETTERS OF CRÈDIT

issued.

PURCHASE and SALE of Stooks and

Sharea offected. TRAVELLERS' CHECKS sold and casied.

GEORGE HOGO,

9,

Manager,

Groen's Road, Hongkong, 2nd November, 1912. F1248 FITHA BANK OF TAIWAN, MIMATED), (INCORPORATED BY SPECIAL IMPERIAL

CHARTER).

Capital Ten 10,000,000 Capital Bubscribed (paid up)...Yea 6,250,000 Reserve Fund. Yen 2,620,000

READ OFFICE: TAIER, FORMOSA,

BRANCHED AND ASUNCINSI

8. H. Dodwell, Esq.

W. L. Pattanden, Esq.

G. Friesland, Esq.

J. A. Plummer, Beg.

Amoy Auping Caton

Swatow

Taiman

Kobe

Tama

Nagasaki

Tokyo

C. 8. Gubbsy, Esq.

G. B. Laursrs, Esq.

Hon. Mr. C. H. Ross. H. A. Hisba, Esq.

Fooochow Kedang

Ondika

Yokohama

Shanghai

F. Lieb, Esq.

CHINY MANAGEE : Hongkong-N, J. STARK

ACTING MANAGER; Shanghai-A, G. STEPHEN.

LONDON-BANKEES:-

LONDON COUNTY AND WESTMINSTER

BANK, LIMITED,

HONGKONG-INTEREST ALLOWED.

ON FIZED DEPOSITS.

In the new process of a Pennsylvania inventor heated granulsted cork is forced into moulds, and is baked while under pressure. Melting of the cork resin firmly cements the granules together.

IMPROVED PHOTO-TELEGRAPHY. In the practical work of transmitting photography by telegraph from Southern France to the Paris morning papers. the selenium cell of the Korn apparatus has been dropped. It appears that the modified process uses films of etched gelatine mounted on copper, ruled parallel lines like those of a half-tone being added for better effect in printing, and the copper-backed photograph is fitted around a cylinder. As this is rotated, a metal point moves over the aur. face in a spiral course. Wherever the point touches the copper it completes an electric circuit,but-the-current-in-inter-- rupted by the gelatine of the thicker parts of the picture. At the receiving end a second cylinder is rotated in a dark box in exact unison with the transmitting cylinder. This second cylinder carries a photographic film, and receives a beam

On Current Account at the rate of Two per of light, which is flushed intermittently

juniors serving in the Home Civil Ser-cant. per annum on the Daily Balanos. vice, he will lay down the rule that any synchronizing impulse sent at each re-

transfer from the Home Service to the volution keeps the two cylindera rotating

Colonial Service is to be balanced by a together. This method uses a much Col. Yate's question concerning the to the Home Service, and that he will transfer back from the Colonial Service stronger current than the selenium cell, Colonial Secretaryship of Ceylon [of thus transfer a man in the present case and therefore has the important advant-which Reuter has cabled Mr. Harcourt's from the Colonial Service to fill a vacancy age of being less subject to the distarb reply] was as follows: To ask the caused by Mr. Stubba' promotion among auces inevitable on long lines... Secretary of State for the Colonies the first-class clerks in the Colonial Office,

Whether his attention has been drawn to and also take steps to see that A popular belief in Hungary that the appointment of Mr. Stubbs, a junior officiating, Colonial Secretary of thirty- the toothache caused by a tiny worm has first-class clerk in the Colonial Office, to five years' service in Ceylon is compen heen investigated by Prof. Karol Sajo. the Colonial Secretaryship of Ceylon, on sated by promotion elsewhere for his The customary remedy is fumigation to a salary of £2,000 a year; whether he is supersession; and will he say whether.. drive out the parasite, and in a few cases aware that Mr. Stubbs has little more Mr. Stubbs had any special claim to the tooth-worms so obtained were sub-than twelve years' service, and though he this promotion beyond the fact that he mitted for examination. They proved to became a frat-class clerk less than two be portions of Hyoscyamur seeds, sup-years ago he is now ousting an officiat went to Hongkong to inquire into the posed to have been applied to ease the ing Colonial Secretary in Ceylon who has since helped to edit the Colonial Office revision of Civil Barvice salaries, and has pain. No-worms were found, though the been in the Ceylon Civil Service since List. possibility has been pointed out that cer: Mr. Stubbs was one year old; whether tain fly larvae might develop in some bad his attention has been called to the abscesses.

allegation that it pays men better now FLOOR VIBRATION.

to join the Home Civil Service than Comparative tests by the Paris and either the Indian or Colonial Civil Orleans Railway have shown that vibra Service whether, in order to maintain tions from the shock of falling weights the high reputation hitherto aenjoyed by are about 20 times as great in floors of the Colonial Civil Service, and to give steel and brick construction, and last confidence to those in it and those now about 11 times as long, as in floors of re-preparing to enter for it that their inforced concrete. The tests were made careers are not in future to be blasted on foors designed to bear equal weights.

by being superseded by men for their

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—TOOTH-WORMS.

THERAPION CURES THE NEW PREACH TEMPOT. Hội Nơi Hóa

prica 2 leading

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THERAPIONATURE 75

SEE THAT TRADE MARKED WORD "THERAPION" 28. O BRIE/GOTE:STAMI ATTIKED TO ALL CONVINE TACLESN

For 3 months, 2 per cent, per Annum. For 6 months, 3 per cent, per Annum. For 12 months, 4 par pants per Annum,

N. J. STABB,

Chief Manager. Hongkong, 28th November, 1912 (19

NHE CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA

AUSTRALIA AND CHINA.

INCORPORATED BY. ROYAL CHARTHE, 1953, HEAD OFFICE-LONDON,

PAID UF CAPITAL RESERVE FUND... RESERVE

LIABILITY OF

PROPELSTORS.....

£1,200,000 £1,650,000

...:£1,200,000 FOREIGN EXCHANGE and General Banking business transacred.

CURRENT ACCOUNTS opened and FIXED DEPOSITS received for 1 year or shorter periodis at rates which will be quoted on application.

WM. DICKSON,

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Hongkong, 18th April, 1912.

Manager,

HONGKONG OFFICE:

3. DES Vaux ROAD.

Interest allowed

Current Accents

Deposit roosired en tomas which may be had

on application.

K. TAUDZURABARA. Manager. Hongkong. Let May. 1911- F1279

THE MERCANTILE BANK OF

TH

INDIA, LIMITED. AUTHORISED CAFIZAL ...

SUBSCRIBED H

PAID UP

Risksva FUND

£1,500,000

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INTEREST allowed on Current Accountant 2 per cent per annum on Daily Balance and on Fixed Deposits at rates which may be. aneertained on application.

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