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NOTION,

Communications, respecting Advertise- ments, Subscriptiona, Printing, Bind ing, do, should be addressed DAILY kass only, special business matter Tas MANAGER.

Advertisements and Bubscriptions which are not ordered for a fized period will be continued until countermanded. Orders for extra copies of Day PAKSĘ should be sent in before 11 a.m. on day of publication After that hour the Only supplied for supply is limited. Cash.

P.O. Boz, 88. Telephone No. 28. Telegraphic Address: Press. Codes: A.BO. 8th Ed., Lieber's.

SEW ADVERTISEMENTS

IN THE MATTER OF R. W. PALEY, Deceased.

N°

TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that authority has been granted by His Britannis Majesty's Supreme Court for China to JAMES WILLIAM JAMIESON, Esquire, C.M.G., H. 8. M. Consul General at Canton, to administer the estate of the above-named (late of the Chinese Maritime Customs), who died at Hongkong on October 28th, 1912.

All pemons having claims against the said ostate are hereby required to send particulars of such claims to the Undersigned on or before the 10th day of January, 1913, after which date the assets will be distributed having rogard only to elaims of which notice shall then have been given and NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that all persons indebled to the said estate are required to make immediate payment, to the Undersigned.

J. W. JAMIESON, H. B. M. Consul-General,

1397 Chaton, 9th December, 1912. COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGEBLES MARITIMES

FOR SHANGHAL, KOBE AND

YOKOHAMA

THE Company's Steamship

"AMAZONE,"

Captain Girard, will be despatched for the above Porta TO-DAY, the 9th inst, at 6 PM.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

P. THOMAS,

Hongkong, 9th December, 1912

Agent,

THE PENINSULAR AND ORIEN(A) STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY.

FOR STEAM

STRAITS, CEYLO AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADEN, EGYPT'

MEDITERRANEAN PORTS, PLYMOUTH AND LONDON.

TABOUGH BILLS OF LADING ISSUED FO BATAVIA, PHESIAN. GULF, CONTINENTAL AMERICAN AND SOUTH AFRICA PORTS.

THE Steamship THE

"HIMALAYA," BOX Captain H. G. Evans, B.X.B., osrrying His Majorty's Mails, will be despatched from this for BOMBAY, on SATURDAY, the 21st December, 1912, st Nook, taking Pauengers and Cargo for the above Forta in Connection with the Co.'s as, “MANTUA, 11,000 tons, from Colombo, passengers" Bocommodation in which vessel is secured before departure from Hongkong.

Bilk and Valuables, all Cargo for France Tea and Cargo for London (under arrange ment) will be tranehipped at Colombo int the mail steamer proceeding direct te Marsoilles and London, other Cargo for London, &o.. will be conveyed via Bombay in the e.s." MACEDONIA" due in Lendor on the 1st February, 1913,

Parcels will be received at the Offs until 4 Par. the day before sailing. Th contents and value of all pacings ar required.

For further particulars, apply to

H. W. D. SHÄLLARD,

Acting Superintenden Hongkong, 9th December, 1912,

8.5. "CALEDONIEN.” COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.

NOTICE.

G.

AUCTIONS

PUBLIC AUCTION,

THR HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, DECEMBER Ora, 1912,

DARTICULARS and CONDITIONS of Rating by Public Auction Sale,

to be held TO-DAY (MONDAY), the 9th day of December, 1912, at 3 P.M., et the Offees of the PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, by Order of HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR, of One L of CROWN LAND at Macdonnell Road, term of 75 in the Colony of Hongkong, for years, with the option of renewal at CROWN RENT, to be fixed by the Sarveyor of His MAJESTY' THE KING, for one further term of 76 years,

11366

PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.

Al Macdonnell Road

No. of Bale,

Registry No.

Locality.

Boundary

Menu ements.

Contents

Annual Beut

"❘ Upset Price.

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P.840 38 2,508

PUBLIC AUCTION.

ARTICULARS and CONDITIONS of

Pets by Public Auction Sale, to be held TO-DAY (MONDAY), the 9th day of December; 1912, at 3 r.M., at the Offices of the PUBLIC WORES DEPARTMENT, by Order of HIS EXCELLEŃCY GOVERNOR, of the

LANE,

INTIMATION

CRAWFORD

(TELEPHONE 97.)

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$10) D

&

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Co.

WE ARE NOW SHOWING OUR NEW STOCK OF

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HIGH-CLASS FANCY BOXES OF CHOCOLATES AND SWEETS.

·· CHRISTMAS

PUDDINGS, CAKES,

MINCE MEAT.

tight to QUARRY STONE on the following CRACKERS and COSAQUES

Lots of Crown Land around Kowloon Bay,

in the New Territories, and elsewhere

in the Colony of Hongkong, for a period extending from the 1st day of January, 1913, op to and including the 31st day of December,

(1367 1915.

PARTICULARS OF THE LOTS.

Registry No.

Locatiky,

2 Ngan Sai Wan Quarry

Lata Nos 1,2,3 and 4,

8 Tral Tax Mai Quners

Tent Mai Quarry

Lot No. 2.

Bhankiwan West Quarry

Lot No. 8 Al

Hok Us Quany Int

No.

thankiwan

West

Approximate

EXCLUSIVE DESIGNE.

PULLED' FIGS. NUTS, MUSCATELS. YORK HAMS-STILTONS.

A LARGE SELECTION OF

TOYS, DOLLS, GAMES, &c.

LANE, CRAWD

WANTED

WANTED.

Ngan Shi Wan. Tent Tex

Test Trz Mul

17.73 4,584

200 27.470

27.85 Be

73.00 3,52

Hok Un.

841 2,068

1.01 Ma Ti.

672

5.39 1,380

Quarry Lot No. 10. Taunat! Quarry Let

Kowlaza.

Youma.

2.38: 1,008

Pak Tean Heung.

4.20 1,440

200

with FURNISHED, Board, on the Higher Levels

Apply to...

900

Kok

Ti Quarry Lot

Jordan Road, Kowloon Jordan Road,

No. 15

10 Pak Town Heang Quarry

Lot No, 12.

" Nghe Tàu Hồi quarry Ngon Za

Lot No.

R.

GOVERNMENT BILLS.

ENDERS for SPECIE BETTISH and

TMEXICAN DOLLARS, current in this Colony, in exchange for Sterling Billedrawn at

10 days' aight on the LORDS COMMISSIONERS

NEDER

BANKS

TEDERLANDSCH-INDISCHE

HANDELSBANK, (NathÚslands INDIA CORIOLE BANK),

ESTABLISHED 1863.

Anthorised Capital FL 15,000,000 (£1,250,000) Faid up Capital Fl. 14,905,350 (£1,242,113) Resorve Fund FL. 6,022,161,27 (£418,513)

HEAD OFFICE: AMSTERDAM, HEAD: AGENGT : BATAVIA.

LONDON BANKERS THE WILLIAMs Dragons Bank, SWISS HARETRAMIN.

BRANCHES AND AGENTS all over the World.

THE BANK transacts every description of Banking and Exchange business, teosten money in Current Account at the rate of 2 per cent. per annara on Dally balanses and accepts Flad Deposita at the following rates.

12 months 4% per annum.

6 do... 31% do, B. do.

E. J. H. TAN DELDEN, Acting Manager, No, 8, Des Voeux Road Central. Hongkong, 7th August, 1912.

THE

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BANK

OKOHAMA SPECIE

LIMITED.

AUTHORISED CAPITAL......Yen 48,000,000 PAID-UP CAPITAL. Yen 30,000,000 RESERVE FUND................ Ten 17,850,000

HEAD OFFIOR-YOKOHAMA,

Branches and Agensies at.. Antung-Halen Liso-Yang Brojan

(Port Arthur; San Francisc

Caletta

Bombay

iron (Dalay),

London

Lyong Shanghai

Fengtion (Mukden) Newohrang Tientzia

Harkow

Harbin

Honolula

Kobe

Nagasaki Tiehling

New York Tokyo

Oɛaka

Perio

INTEREST ALLOWED ON ÜURREET ACCOUNTS Deposits received for fixed periode at ratom to be obtained on application.

TAKEO TAKAMIGHT,

& CO. H

'51

Manager,

[443 Hongkong, 18th November, 1912

TONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANEING CORPORATION.

PAIN-UP CAPITAL RESERVE FUNDS ZE

***

$15,000,000

STERLING

BANKS

SILYER

YOMFORTABLE APARTMENTS INTERNATIONAL BANKING

IT

without

*E, T. C.," Care of "Daily Press" Ofoe. Hongkong, 23rd November. 1912.

WANTED.

1067

^NGLISH LADY (Widow) seks employ.

Ement as Nurse for Children.

Apply to-

"A. C." Care of Daily Press," Office, (1394 Hongkong, 7th December, 1912.

WANTED.

OF HIS MAJESTY'S TREABURY, London, will PONY, suitable for Lady,

be received by the TREASURY CHEST OFFICER, ARMY PAT DEPARTMENT, antil 11 AM. TO-DAY (MONDAY), the 9th December, 1912.

The Tenders to stato the total amount (in Pounds sterling) and the amount for which each Bill should be drawn, but no Bills will be Issued for less than £100.

Address-

G. DES GARETS D'ARS, Craigieburn,

The Peak. Hongkong, 29th November, 1912.

WANTED.

The Tenders to be in duplicate, and in sealed covers, addressed to the TREASURY CHEST OFFICER ARMY PAY DEPARTMENT. and endorsed "TENDERS FOR GOVERN-must MENT BILLS."

The right to accept or reject any or all of the Tenders is reserved.

Copies of Forms of Tender can be had on

CONSIGNEES of Cargo from London ex application,

*x

3.5.

"Médoo," from Bordeaux Constantine,"

de "Ville

and

A. I. LEAN, Li-Col, A.F.D.,

Treasury Obest Officer.

in connection with above Steamer are His Majesty'a Treasury Office, hereby informed that their Goods with the exception of Opium, Treasure Valuables are being landed and stored at their risks into the hazardous and/or extra hazardons Godowna of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Ltd., Bt Kowloon, whence delivery may be obtained immediately after landing.

here.

will forwarded on unless

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Hongkong, 6th December, 1912. HONGKONG, CANTON AND MACAO STEAMBOAT COMPANY, LIMITED, CHINA NAVIGATION CO., LTD, .

NOTICE.

AND

WING to the expense inourred and the

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LERK Wanted, part time, afternoons

suitable or full engagement. MANAGER also Wanted for Retail Business; be able and with Business experience. State age, nationality and duties accustomed to; fidelity bond required. Full particulars 10-

B. A. X., Care of "Daily Press" Office, [1342 Hongkong, 25th Novembar, 1912,

SLEEPERS WANTED. TENDERS invited for the supply of

CORPORATION.

BRAD OFFICE 60,Wall Street, New York LONDON OFFIon 36, Bishopsgate, B.C.

£1,500,000 at 8)-$15,000,000 $17,000,000

...

APA

$32,000,000 RESERVE LIABILITY OF PROP'TORS$15,000,000

COURT OF DIBMOTORS, STEA

E. SHELLIM, Esq.-Chairman, FH. ARMSTRONG, Esq., Deputy Chairman. 8. E. Dodwell, Bag,

W. L. Pattenden, Esq. J. A. Plummer, Deq... G. Friesland, Esq.

Hon. Mr. G. E. Rom.

BRANCHES :-

Bombay

Kube

Caloutie

Manila

0. B. Gubbay, Esq.

Cantor

Maxico

Cebu

Panama

G. R. Laurens, Esq. F. Lieb, Esq.

Colon.:

Peking

San Francisco

Hongkong

Shanghai

Hankow

Espire.

Yokohama

CAPITAL AND SURPLUS... $7,060,000 equal £1,450,000 EVERY DESCRIPTION OF BANKING

BUSINESS. transacted. CURRENT ACCOUNTS opened en the usual

terms

DEPOSITS RECEIVED, fixed for one year at4 per cent, per exum, er for shorter periods, at rates which may be secur. tained on application BILLS NEGOTIATED and COLLECTED. MAIL and TELEGRAPHIC REMIT.

TANCES mado.

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 CREDIT

iksted: TH PURCHASE and SALE of Stock and.

Bhares effected.

T90,000 RAILWAY SLEEPERS and TRAVELLERS' CHECKS sold and cashed

Quotations

Are

1,600 BRIDGE TIES. required for Australian or Tasmanian hardwood,

or ereosoted Oregon pine or both. Spritestion 9, Queen's Reed, and form of Tender will be sent to any intending Tenderer on application to the Undersigned, Canton.

Tenders must be accompanied with a deposit

of 2500 ani de Opspan of Railway Co.'s

GEORGE HOGG,

| H, A. Siebs, Esq.

CHIEF MANAG MEL S Hongkong-N. J. STABB.

"ACTING MANAGEET Shanghal-A. G. STAPHEN.

LONDON BANKSES | LONDON COUNTY AND WESTMINSTER BANE, LIMITED,

HONGKONG INTEREST ALLOWED. On Current Account at the rate of Two par sent. per annum on the Daily Balanca,

ON FRIED Deposits. For 3 months, 2 per sent. per annum. For 6 months, 34 per cent, per Annam. For 12 mouths, 4 per cent per Aanaan.

N. J. STABE,

Chiel Manager. 119 Hongkong, 28th November, 1912.

MERCANTILE

BANK

OF

THE INDIA, LIMITED.

AUTHORIEND CAPITAL pa *** $1,500,000 1,125,000 562.000

HEAD OFFIC

40, Threadneedle Street,

LONDON, B.C..

BRANCHES

Kandy,

Galle.

PALD UP

Mansgar.

SUBSCRIBED

BROREVE FUND

1

Hongkong, 2nd November 1912 (1248-

Bombay,

Calagtta

Howrah.

Delhi

Madras.

Karsahi.

Rangoon.

Kota Bahru, Kelantan. Kuala Lumpur, F.M.8. Hongkong.

Colombo,

AOINTS IN JAPANI

HANKELS

Optional Cargo will be fom the Consignees moonvenience caused to the Companies before NOOK TO-DAY requesting it to be landed in electing Freight for small amounts Head Office, on FRIDAY, the 10th January,THE BANK OF TAIWAN, LIMITED commencing from 1st January. 1913, Freight 1913, at 3 r. The Railway Co. is not bound Fills of Lading will be countersigned by the below 83.00 on all Shipments from HONGKONG, to accept the lowest or any Tender. Undersigned. Goods remaining unclaimed after CANTON and MACAO, unless shipped by regular the 13th inst, at Noon will be subject to rent constituenta, must be paid at time of Shipment and landing charges.

All Claims must be sent in to me on or before the 15th inat., or they will not be recognized.

All damaged packages will be examined ou the 13th inst., at 3 1.M:

No Fire Insurance has been effected.

P. THOMAS,

or on delivery. Receipts for Freight will be granted by the Parser.

W. B. CLARKE, Secretary. HONGKONO, CANTON & MACAO STE MBUAT

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agenta, CHINA NAVIGATION Co., LTD. Hongkong, Lot November, 1912 [1336.

Agent.

Hongkong, 7th December, 1912.

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FOR SALE.

A LOT OF

GOLD WALTHAM WATCHES.

HTG., GOOD TIME-KEEPERS,

AT

BARGAIN PRICES

- IN ORDER TO CLEAR STOCK.

GABBÉLS, BOERNER & Co., KING'S BUILDING.

Hongkong, 26th November, 1912. ^__ |||

LIGHTERAGE.

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"THE HONGKONG AND KOWLOON WHARF AND GODOWN CO. undertake every description of lighter work, including transhipments in the Harbour, delivery to any water frontage in the Colony, and conveysmbe to Owaton six West River worts Small quantitie handled and specially low rates quoted for large quantition

423

JEME TIEN YOW, President,

{INCORPORATED UT SPACIAL IMPERIAL

CHARTER)...

HEAD OFFION: TAIFE, FOBHOSA

LI KENG FOON, Vice President, Head Office. YUIn-Han Bartway Co., LTD., PO WAX CHING TSLUNG YUK,

Canton.

[1379 Center, 4th December, 1912. SOCIÉTÉ DES PULPES ET PAPE. TERIES DU TONKIN,

NOTICE OF MEETING..

Capital " Capital Subscribed (pală up)

Xam 6,250,000 Reserve Fund

eum.

Yan 2,620,000

210,000,000

BRANCHES AND „ÁGENOTES:

Amgy Anping Craton

Bwator

*Tainin

Kobe

Taman

Nagasaki

Tokyo

Osaka Tokobatos

HAREHOLDERS of the, abore Société. are hereby summoned to an Extraordinary General Meeting to be held at the Offices of the Company, No. 21, rue Jules Ferry, Haiphong, on the 14th December, 1912 By Order of the Board,

T. F. HOUGH,

Hongkong, 2nd Novembar, 1912.

Director. [1840

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR Wholesome and Delicious BREAKFAST BACON Send us your Orders.

SUGAR

OUR CURED BACON is absolutely the best in the Colony.

A trial will convince you.

··THE

DAIRY FARM CO., LTD.:

₤30

Foochow Koulang

Shangha

HONGKONG OFFICE:

... 3. Das VaUZ ROADS Interest tonilowed on Current Accounts Deposits received on terms which may be had an application, dveh PARA

K. TAUDZURA BAKA. Hongkong, 1st May, 1921 9000 ** [129

·HONGKONG SAVINGS BANK.

THE Busines of the above Bank is con- La dusted by the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Rules may be obtained on application.

INTEREST on deposite is allowed on the Minimun Monthly Balanga at 3 per cent,

релаци.

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

For the HonoxONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION,

N. J. STAED,

Hongkong, let July, 1911.

Bingapore.

Fenang,Ang

Shangbai..

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ENTERTAINM ITS

THEATRE

BOYAL

NDER the Distinguished Patronage UDE, BIR HENRY MAY, KOM.G and Commodor, ANSTRUTHER, C.M.G....

THE"

M

:..

BOATSWAIN'S MATE,

A COMEDY IN ONE ACT,

BY

W. W. JACOBS, TO BE PRECEDED BY

A

GRAND VARIETY ENTERTAINMENT.

FRIDAY AND SATURDAY,

13TH AND 14TH DECEMBER. Commencing at 9.15 PM. PRICES: $3, $2 and $1.

Sailors and Soldiers in Uniform Half-Pries to Gallary.

Proceeds to be devoted to Losal Charities.

Booking at MOUTRIE'S. Hongkong, 26th November, 1912, $1350

THEATRE

ROYAL

"AN IDEAL

HUSBAND"

A PLAY

..

IN

BY:

OSCAR

4 ACTS,

WILDE,

TO BE PRODUCED BY LOCAL AMATEURS,

ON

AND

TUESDAY, THURSDAY

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17TH, 19TH AND 218T, VAT. 9 P.M.

CINDER the Distinguished Patronage of

BXCELLENCY THE

GOVERNOR in aid of the following Charities :-

THE DIOCESAN GIRLS' SCHOOL, THE EYRE REFUGE, THE BLIND HOME (BLINDENHEIM), THE ST. LEWIS ORPHANAGE. Booking Opons at Messrs. MouTRIE & Co., from December 4th to holders of advance Tickets, obtainable from Ladies and Members of the Committees of the various Charities, and Mesura, Mournix & Co., and to the Pablis from December 7th.

Hongkong, 31st November, 1912.

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9.15 P.M.-TO-NIGHT-9.15 p..

M188 GLADYS SPENCER MISS GLADYS SPENCER Miss GLADYS SPENCER (The Charming Little Boubrette and Dancer). Miss DOLLY SWIFT (Refined Serio and Comedienne).

ALL NEW PICTURES

*

MAX'S EFFORTS TO GROW. THE LIGHT. HOUSE. KEEPER'S

DAUGHTER.

THE HEADLESS MAN, ** A BHAM WIFFLES,

ROUND ABOUT ANTIBES.

ARTISTES AT MATINEES.

7.15 P.M.-PICTURES ONLY-7.15 P.M. [1167 Hongkong, 4th December, 1912

CHEAP SALE.

WE Beg to offer our Stock of GOLD-

and SILVERWARES, SILK GRASS CLOTH, etc., at a Great Reduction Sala

Do not Miss this opportunity. Inspection cordially invited.

ON WO & Co., No. 37, Queen's Road Central.

[1360 Hongkong, 25th November, 1912.

Mer, JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., LTD. Yinspect our Fine Assortment of

BANK OF ENGLAND. › LONDON JOEET STOCK BAsk, Ltd. Every description of Banking and Exchange and Sharen business transactel Books, bought and sold on account of Constituents. Latbars of Credit granted on Agents and Correspondents all over the world.

INTEREST allowed on Current Accounts at 2 per cent per annum on Daily Balance and on Fixed Deposits at rates which ascertained on application.

may be

F. C. MACDONALD,

•Manager. Hongkong, 7th September, 1912 (909.

HE CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA

THE AUSTRALIA AND CHINA.

INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER, 1853. HEAD OFFICE-LONDON,

PAID UP CAPITAL:

· RESERVE FUNDMINA REBNETE~~~ LIABILIST - - - GP-

PROPELTORS...

£1,200,000

£1,200,000

FOREIGN EXCHANGE and Gemeral Banking business transsoted.

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

WM. DICKSON, Manage

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Hongkong, 12th April, 1912.

ARE INVITED to come and

DOLLS, TOYS,

and

CHRISTMAS GOODS. Prices from 10 Cents upwards.

GRACA & CO. Pappan Sr. (Hongkong Hotel Hallding),

OVER 1,000 DOLLS IN STOCK.

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ON SALE

AT THE

HONGKONG DAILY PRESS

OFFICE.

NEW AND UP-TO-DATE PLANS OF THE SEKIANG

02

WEST RIVER..

PRICE ONE DOLLAK.

Airing all the Important Towns en ronta

from CANTON MEDION