NOTIOS. Communications respecting Advertise- mants, Subscriptions, Printing, Bind- ing, do., should be addresnd DAILY Pass only, special business matter Tax MANKOZIL.
and
Subscriptions Advertisements which are not ordered for a fred period will be continued until countermanded. 1. Orders for extra copies of DiLLY PRZEB "Yould be sent in before 11 arft en day of publication. After that hour the upply is limited. Only supplied for Cash.
FO. Bom, 54. Telephone No. 18. Telegraphio Address: Paru.
Codes: A.B.O. 5th Ed., Lieber's.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
NOTICE.
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 1st, 1913.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
W
NOTICE.
7E HAVE admitted ME. JOHN SCOTT HARSTONA Partner in our Firms, which, as from This Dato, will be carried wi under the name of DEACON, LOOKEB, DEACON & HARSTON.
DEACON, LOOKER & DEACON. (138 Hongkong, 1st January, 1913.
ME
NOTICE.
R. JOHN SCOTT HARSTON has This Day Retired from the Firm of EWENS & HABATON, hitherto practising nod carrying on Business as Bolicitors and Notarise Public at Alexandra Building, Des Voeux Road Central, Victoris, Hongkong, and, se on and from the undermentioned date, the whole of the Interest, Responsibility and Liability of the Mem- said JOHN SCOTT HARSTON &
her of the late firm of EWENS & BARSTON ba absolutely Ceased and Determined enve and
THE NESTLÉ AND ANGLO-except to the extent of the Interest, Besponsi
SWISS CONDENSED MILK
COMPANY,
bility and Liability of the said JOHN SCOTT HARSTON in respect of the prolts and the leases (if any) of the said Fiem of WNB & HALSTON in regard to work done by the said Firm of EWENS & HARSTON prior to the
undermentioned date.
CHAM (Switzerland) and LONDON, EG to announce that they have This Day
The said JOHN SCOTT HARSTON will Based in Hongkong a WHOLE- SALE and SHIPPING DEPOT under the as on and from the 1st day of January, 1913. Management of Ma, ALAN GRIPFITHS COPPIT, become a Member of the Firm of DEACON who holds the, Company's Power of Attorney LOOKER & DEACON (which will thence- forth be styled DEACON, LOOKER, for Hongkong and Chine,
DEACON & HARSTON" and will practise and carry on Business at the sade address as that at which the said Firm of DEACON, LOOKER & DEACON has hitherto carried on Business, viz., No. 1, Des Voeux Road. Central. Victoria, Hongkong.
The Hongkong Office is situated on Third Floor of General Post Office Buildings,
Telephone No. 1373.
Codes: A.B.C. 5th and Western Union, Cable Address: Nestanglo Hongkong.
ANGLO-SWISS CONDENSED MILK COMPANY are the Proprietors of :--- (Condensed Milk.
THE NESTLÉ AND
MILKMAID
Sterilized Natural Milk, Evaporated Cream: Coffee and Milk. Conos and Milk. Chocolate and Milk, Condensed Milk.
The Business of the late Firm of Ewans & HAESTON will as on and from the let day of January, 1913, be continued and worried on by LEONARD RONALD NEEDHAM (to whom the ssid JOHN SCOTT HARSTON has-except for the purpose of Winding up the Business of the late Firm of Ewers & | MARSTON-assigned all hï's rights and liability la regard to the use of the name "EWENS") noder the style or Firm of "EWENS & at the address where the Business of the said Firm of EWENS & HANSTON has hitherto been carried on, namely, Alexandra Bailding, Dus Var Road Central, Victorio, Hongkong
Milk Food for Infants and NEEDHAM"
Invalida.
NESTLE'S Cocoa
Chocolate,
Bonbons.
PETER'S MILK CHOCOLATE.
KOHLER'S CHOCOLATE
CAILLER'S CHOCOLATE
Hongkong, 1st January, 1913.
NOTICE.
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The said JOHN SCOTT HARSTON upon his Retirement from the Firm of Evry & HARTON, by arrangement made between bimielf and the said LEONARD RONALD NEEDHAM, expressly reserved the sole right to aet for such of the clients of the said Firm of EWENS & HAESTON as are specifled in the Schedule to a certain Indenture bearing. dato
RONALD LEONARD to Act as the GENERAL REPRESENTA-between the said JOHN SCOTT HARSTON TIVES at this Port for Mesars, THE NESTLE and the said
of such other Clients of the said Firm of ALO-SWISS CONDENSED MILE Co., and NEEDHAM and also to ast for and on behalf no longer held their Power of Attorney.
GRIFFITHS COPPIA, baring EWENS & HALSTON & mirbt oloose to employ Mr. ALAN
said Firm of DEACON, LOOKER, DEACON goreced bis connection with our Firm, no the said JOHN SCOTT HARSTON or the
& HALSTON for the purpose. longer holds our Power of Attorney.
BRADLEY & Co.
WE HAVE from This Date Case of Denarber, 1912, and made
TE HAVE to Advise that our Business
WE A Day been converted
into a Private Company under the style of BRADLEY AND COMPANY, LIMITED. Mr. TROMAR WILLIAM Our Senior, RICHARDSON, will be the first Governing Director.
BRADLEY & Co. Bwatow, Hongkong and Shanghai,
31st December, 1912.
"E HAVE This Day taken over the
WES OF BRADLEY & Co.
BRADLEY & Co., LTD.
Swatow, Hongkong and Shanghai,
1st January 1913
136
BEKANNTMACHUNG. M-hiesigen Handelsregister ist unter No. 1
In der Firms
LAUTS & HABSLOOP
hente folgendes eingetragen worden,
Die Prokara des RODOP TIPERMANN ist arloschen,
Der KAUFMANN RODDIY TIEFER HANN ist at 1. Jagaar 1913 ale persoanlish haftender Gesellschafter in die Gesellschaft cincstrates.
KAISERLICH DEUTSCHES
KONSULAT.
$137
Swatan, den 1. Januar 1913.
NOTICE. 【TOTICE 18 HEREBY GIVEN that
NON JOHN SOMERVILLE DOBIE has joined me in Partcowhip in My Busines of a BHARE AND GENERAL BROKER as from the lat January, 1913, which Business will, as heretofore, be carried on under the name of VERNON & SMYTH,
FRANK SMYTH. Dated the 31st December, 1912.
NOTICE.
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WILLIAM LAUGHTON LEASK
MR As admitted
Partner in our Firm,
LEIGH & ORANGE, Civil Engineers, Arhitects and Hongkong. 1st January, 1913.
ag 6
Surveyors.
1140
NOTICE OF PARTNERSHIP.
THIS is to Give Notes that MR. FREDER- TOK CHABLES NASON HUBLEY and MR. EDUARDO JOSE, DE FIGUEIREDO have been admitted Partners in our Firm from This Date.
HUGHES & HOUGH,
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Hongkong, let January: 1913.
NOTICE.
(Signed) J. SCOTT HARSTON, (Signed) L. RONALD NEEDHAM. Dated this 31st day of December, 1912. [139
NOTICE.
THE Business of the Firm of ATALA & Co., in Hongkong having been acquired by Mesere. SUZUKI & Co, of Eobe, such Business will henceforth be carried on under the style of
SUZUKI & Co.,
at the same Premises, and under the same Management in Hongkeng, as heretofore. All Engagements made by the Firm of Arax& & Co. will be fulfilled by the new Firm of BUZUKI & Co.
TEIZO YAMADA,
Manage Hongkong, 1st January 1913
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KOWLOON-CANTON RAILWAY (BRITISH SECTION).
T
INTIMATIONS
LANE,
CRAWFORD
(ESTABLISHED 1850),
& Co.
HIGH-CLASS GENT'S
TAILORING
NEW MATERIALS
FOR THE SEASON.
NHE
BANKS
BANK MERCANTIL
TH INDIA, LIMITED.
ENTERTAINMENTS
OF
THEATRE
$1,500,000
10
... ++
"
144
12
EXSHAVE FUND
P10
1,125,000 562,000 365,000
HEAD OFFICE
Authorised ÇAPITAL *** BUBBORIIND PAID UP
40, Threadneedle Street,
Bombay, Calentia Howrah.
Delhi.
Madres.
Karschl
Rangoon
Colombo,
LONDON, B.O.
BRANCHES
Kandy, Galle. alngapore.
Penang.
+
Kota Bahru, Kelantan.
Kuala Lumpur, F.M.8.
Hongkong.
Shanghai.
AGENT IN JAPANI -
Mers, JARDINE, MATHESON & CO., LTD.
BANERES
BANK OF ENGLAND, “
LONDON JOINT BROOK BANE, LTD. Every description of Banking and Exchange bustness transacted. Stooks, and Sharon bought and sold on secount of Constituents, Lettern of Crodit granted on Agents and Correspondents all over the world.
INTEREST allowed on Current Accounts ki 2 per cent, per annum on Daily Balance and on Fixed Deposits at rates which may
SCOTCH TWEEDS ascertained on application.
F. C. MACDONALD,
SERGES, HOMESPUNS.
BTC
ATC.
Manager.
Hongkong, 7th September, 1913
[909
be
THE CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA AUSTRALIA AND CHINA,
MODERATE PRICES, INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER, 1853,
BEST WORKMANSHIP
LATEST STYLES
CORRECT FIT.
ΤΟ READY
BURBERRY
WEAR
RAINCOATS.
JAEGER WAISTCOATS. WALK-OVER BOOTS and SHOES.
LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.
INTIMATIONS
NEW YEAR HOLIDAY.
N Accordance with Ordinance No. 5 of 1912 the EXCHANGE BANKS will be CLOSED for the Transaction of PUBLIC
BUSINESS TO-DAY (WEDNESDAY), the 1st January, 1913.
1441 Hongkong, Zist December, 1912.
E.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.
HE following particulars of letting by TENDER OF CERTAIN GRANITE QUARRIES in the Island of HONGKONG, and NEW TEREFTOGIES are published,
BEALED TENDERS, which should be olearly marked "TENDER FOR QUAR- RIES Hill Beceived at the Colonial
THE
BANKS
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HE BANK OF TAIWAN, LIMITED (INCORPORATED BY 'SPECIAL IMPERIAL CHARTIB).
***Ten 10,000,000 Capital Capital Subscribed (paid up) 6,250,000 Beserva Fund Yen 2,620,000 HEAD OFFICE: TAIPEH, FORMOSA. BRANCHES AND AGENCIES :
Tainau
Tamsal
Tokyo Yokobams
Swatow Amoy
Kobe Anping
Nagasaki Canton
Oska Shangkas Keung
FO
HONGKONG OFFICE,
3, Das Vœux BOAD, Interest allowed an Current Accounta
HEAD OFFICE-LONDON
PAID UP CAPITAL www RESERVE FUND... REBEBYR
...£1,200,000 ...£1,650,000
OF LIABILENT
PAUPIETONS...
***
...£1,200,000.
FOREIGN EXCHANGE and General Banking business transacted.
CURRENT ACCOUNTS opened and FIXED DEPOSITS received for 1 year or shorter periods at rates which will be quoted on application.
WM. DICKSON, Manager.
Hongkong, 18th April, 1912
NE
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ATEDERLANDSCH-INDISCHE HANDELSBANK. (NETHERLANDA INDIA COMMERICAL: BANKĄ.
ESTABLISHED 1863.
Authorised Capital FL, 15,000,000 (£1,250,000) Paid up
Capital FL. 14,905,350 (£1,242,112) Reserve Fund FI. 5,022,161,87 (£418,513) HEAD OFFICE: AMSTERDAM, HEAD AGENCY: BATAVIA
LONDON BANKERS
THE WILLIAMS DEACONS BASE, BWISH BANKVEREIN,
BRANCHES AND AGENTS all ever the World.
ROYAL,
NDER the Distinguished Patronage of H.E. THE GOVERNOR, SI HENRY
MAY, K.C.M.G.
A
MUSICAL
|TO-NIGHT |
TREAT!:
TO-NIGHT!
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 187, and Two following Nights, MR. EDGAR WARWICK
PRESENTS
THE
COURT CARDS.
and their Joker. INSTANTANEOUS SUCCESS. EVERY ITEM ENCORED. COMPLETE CHANGE OF PROGRAMME NIGHTLY,
Cominence 9.15 P.M. Plan can be seen all To-day at the Theatre. Late Cars for the Peak,
PHIL CARLTON, Managor. Hongkong, 1st January, 1913.
THEATRE
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ROYAL
CITY HALL. SATURDAY, 4TH JANUARY, 1918,
AT 9.15 P.M. INDER the Distinguished Patronage of UNDER MAY, K.C.M.G., and LADY MAY.
CONCERT
by the Famous Russian Baritone EUGENE OSSIPOFF, from the Grand Opera at Moscow. Kindly Amistad by
Mas. F. J. HUNTER, MRS. W. GASK.. MR. 8. H. DODWELL. MAJOR F. H. HUNTER,
ME. GEORGE, LAMMERT, MP. EMIL DANENBERG.
ADMISSION.
.$3.00
Booking at ROBINSON'S. Hongkong, 30th December, 1912: [1466
THEATRE
ROYAL
RETURN VISIT OF THE EMINENT ACTOR
ALLAN
THE BANK transsets every description of AND Banking and Exchange business, receives morsy in Current Account at the rate of 2 per cent per annum on Daily balances and scoopta Fired
rates Deposits at the following
12 months 4% per annum.
6
do.
do.
3 do. 3%
do.
E. J. H. VAN DELDEN, Aoting Manager, No. 8, Des Voeux Bond Central, Hongkong, 7th August, 1912.
Secretary's Office until Noon of MONDAY, Deposits received on terms which may be had YOKOHAMA the 6th January, 1913.
Tenders must be in form which will be supplied by the Director of Public Works upon deposit of a sum of $10.
The Government does not bind itself to mencing on SATURDAY, January 4th.accept the highest or any Tender. 18 HEREBY NOTIFIED that com- 1913, and each succeeding SATURDAY until further Natise the "Tila Train" will leave Kowroon at 1:45 P.M. instead of 1.25 P.M. As a present advertised,
The Tesin advertised to leave SHAM CHON at 2.38 P.M. on SATURDAYS only will leave at 3.07 F.. and arrive KOWLOON BÌ 4.10 PM.
By Order,
H. P. WINSLOW,
Manager. Kowloon, 30th December, 1912.
WANTED.
or
Particulare and conditions of the letting by
tender by order of Hre EXCELLESOY THE GOVERNOR of the following Lots of CROWN LAND in HONGKONG, KOWLOON and New TERRITORIES, for the purpose of Quarrying Granite for a period extending from the 15th January to 31st December, 1913.
PARTICULARS OF THE LOTS.
Contents in Acces
£145
Quarry Lot No.
Locality.
1, 2, 3, and 4.
Ngau Shi Wan.
That Tia Mol
12.30 27.39
Hok Up.
Ma T.
Jordan Read
Yaujosti.
409
Fuk Tus Heung.
4.9
Ngau Tau Hok.
9.00
[145B
SMALL TWO LARGE NE
FURNISHED ROOMS or the PEAK or Higher Levels. Apply-
"SCENIC" Care of "Daily Prom" Offes. Hongkong, 11th December, 1912,
WANTED IMMEDIATELY. BY German Firm, perfect BOOKKEEPER (German), with experience in the East and Al references. Good Balery.
"BOOKKEEPER," Apply
Care of "Daily Prew" Ufice. [1414 Hongkong, 14th December, 1912.
NOTICE.
YEAR'S DAY, starting at
VIE Interest and Responsibility of the Late THE USUAL CHILDREN; STORIS Tony GREGORY CEASED as from the Club on NEW 31st December, 190, and that of the Late 2 o'clock. CHANG FEE SHUN on the 31st Decomber, 1912:
HIMLY & Co.
“Hongkong, 1st January, 1913.
*pas
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THE SECRETARY,
Kowloon Cricket Club. Hongkong, 31st December, 1912
LIGHTERAGE.
[1468
Co.
AND GODOWN KOWLOON WHARF AND HONGKONG undertake every decription of lighter work, including transhipments in the Hartonr, delivery to any water frontage in the Colony, and conveyance to Canton and West River morte, Smal genuities handled and specially low rates quoted for large quantition
BOCIET
DES PULPES ET PAPE TERIES DU TONKIN.
NOTICE OF MEETING.
CHAREHOLDERS of the above Société are hereby summoned to su EXTRA- ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING to be held at the Ofoes of the Company, No. 21, rue Jales Ferry, Haiphong, on SATURDAY, the 18th January, 1913.
By Order of the Board,
F. HOUGH,
Director, Hongkong, 24th December, 1912 (1456
WEIHAIWEI SCHOOL.
N ENGLISH SCHOOL in British
A Territory favoured with a Magnificent Climate." Preparation by Experienced and Qualified Teachers for Entrance to Schools in England, or for Commercial Life in the East. New School-House by the ses. Recreations Bea Bathing, Bosting, Cricket, Football, eto,
For terms apply to the Headmaster,
10851
HERBERT L. BEER, LC.F.
OHEAP SALE.
Wand
E Beg to offer our Stock of GOLF
SILVERWARES, BILK GRASS CLOTH, etc., at a Great Reduction Balo
Do not Miss this opportunity, Inspection cordially invited.
ON WO & Co... No. 87, Queen's Road Central [1360 Hongkong, 25th November, 1912.
on application,
K. TSUDZURABARA, Manager. (1279 Hongkong, 1st May, 1911
HONGKONG SAVINGS HANK.
dacted by the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION, Buler may be obtained on application.
Business of the above Bank is oon-
INTEREST on deposita is allowed on the Minimun Monthly Balances at 32 per cont. per annum.
Depositors may transfer at their option balance $100 or more to the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANE to be placed on FIXEC DEPOST at 4 per cent, por SANDHL,
For the HONGKONG AND BHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.
N. J. STABB,
Hongkong, Lat July, 1911,
Chief Manager
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"TERNATIONAL BANKING
CORPORATION.
60 Wall Street, New York HEAD OFFICE: LONDON OFFICE 36, Bishopsgate, EC.
Gebu
BRANCHES ---
Bombay
Kube
Caloutta
Manila
Canton
Mexico
PANKIA
Peking
San Francisco
Shanghai
Yakobams
Colon
Empire
Hongkong
Hankow
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BANK
THE
SPECIE LIMITED.
AUTHORISED CAPITAL..... Ken 48,000,000 PAID UF CAPITAL.Zan 30,000,000 KESERVE FUND......ina Yan 17,850,000
HEAD OFFICG-YOKOHAMA, Branches and Agencies st
Lise Img Ryojan Antung-Hsion Calcutta
(Port Arthur Bombay
Changchun
Dairen (Dalny)
London San Francisor
Lyons Shanghai Nagaasti Tiebling,
How York Tokyo' Osska
Pakin
Fenghien (Makdon) Newchuang Tiantain
Hankow
Harbin Honolulu
Kobe
INTEREST ALLOWED ON CULLENT ACCOUNTS Deposite resolved for fixed periods at rate to
be obtained on application.
ТАКЕО ТАКАМІТНІ,
HANKING CORPORATION
WILKIE
FILL LONDON CÓ.
INCLUDING
THE TALENTED ACTRESS, MI89 FREDISWYDE HUNTER-WATTS.
MONDAY, 6TH JAN.
A BUNCH OF VIOLETS. TUESDAY, 7TE JAN.:---
DAVID GARRİCK.
WEDNESDAY, STH JAN.:-- CANDIDA.
THURSDAY, 9TH JAN.!--
THE LIARS.
FRIDAY, 10TH JAN,-
MBS.WARREN'S PROFESSION.
SATURDAY, 11TH JAN, :—
MATINEE at 3.P.M.-
TWELFTH NIGHT.
EVENING...
SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL. MONDAY, 13TH JAN.
SALOME.
TUESDAY, 14TH JAN.:-
TAMING OF THE SHREW.
WEDNESDAY, 15TH JAN. :—
SECOND MBS. TANQUERAY.
Manager. Hongkong, 13th November, 1912,
AND
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BHANGHAI
THURSDAY, 16TH JAN. :---
THE CARDINAL.
$15,000,000
$17,000,000
PAID UF CAPITAL
BESAVE FUNDS
STRAYING
£1,500,000 at 2/---$15,000,000
SILVE
$32,000,000 RESERVE LIABILITY OF PEOPʼTaxs $15,000,000
COURT OF DIRECTO28. DE BHALLI, Esq.-Chairman.
F. H. ARMSTRONG, Esq, Deputy Chairman.
{W. L. Pattenden, Esq.
CAPITAL AND SURPLUS... $7,060,000 8. E. Dodwall, Esq.
equal £1,450,000 | 6. Friesland, Esq. EVERY DESCRIPTION OF BANKING C.8. Gabbsy, Esq.
BUSINESS transacted.
G. B. Lauretis, 25q. CURRENT ACCOUNTS opened on the usual F. Lieb, Esq. DEPOSITS RECEIVED, fxed for one year
terms,
at 4
percent per annum, or for shorter perioda, at rates which may be ascer, lained on application. Pasade BILLS NEGOTIATED and COLLECTED. MAIL and TELEGRAPHIC REMIT
TANCES made.
J. A. Plummer, Esq. Hon. Mr. G. H. Rost. HA. Siebe, Esq.
CHIEF MANAGEL: Hongkong. J. STLEE.
ACTING MANAGES : "
Shanghai G. STEPHEN
LONDON BANKKELI
LETTERS OF CREDIT and DRAFTS LONDON COUNTY AND WESTMINSTER
granted on all the principal cities in
the World.
BANK LIMITED.
THE BANK'S CIRCULAR LETTERS OF.
CREDIT are available all over th World COMMERCIAL LETTERS OF CREDIT Cant per annum on the Daily Balance.
HONGKONG INTEREST ALLOWED, On Current Account at the rate of Two per
isected. PURCHASE and BALE of. Stocks and
Sharea effected. TRAVELLERS CHECKS sold and cashed,
GEORGE HOGE, Manager. 9, Queen's Boad,
Hongkong, 2nd November, 1912.
(2248
OF FIND DEPOSITS. for 3 months, 2 per cent. per Annum. For 6 months, 34 per cent. per Annum. For 12 months, 4 per cent, per Annum,
N. J. STABB,
Chist Manager.. (18. Hongkong, 28th November, 1912.
FRIDAY, 17TH JAN. :--
LADY WINDERMERE'S FAN, Curtain at 9.15 P.M.
PRICES: $3.50, $2 and $1.
Booking at MOUTRIE'S. Hongkong, 30th December, 1912
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BIJOU
9.15 P.M-PROGRAMM E--9.15PM. THE WORLD'S NEWS IN PICTURES: PORTSMOUTH-Launch of the "Iron Duke" The World's Greatest Warship. LONDON The Boulling Championship-
Barry v. DuraRO. BRIGHTON-Unveiling the Mentorial to
Edward, The Peacemaker. PARIS-Fashions only Three Weeks Old- A far-trimmed Gogn at Longchamps Baces.
WAR IN THE BALKANS.
The Kings involved and their Armies. DEAMA: THE SMUGGLEZ's D PGHTER. Aurobat: The Last of The Sword-Swallowers. THREE STAR COMICS
and Mesdames GLADYS SPENCER, ADA ROWLEY, and DOLLY SWIFT, in New Songs and Dancos. 7.15 PN-PICTURES ONLY 7:15 PM. Bougkong, 1st January, 1913.
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