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Odol

The World's Dentifrice

The longer a dentifrice prevents fermentation and decomposition processes in the mouth after the rinsing of the mouth has been finished, the better the dentifrice. In permanent efficacy all pre- parations for the teeth are surpassed by Odol.

ENTERTAINMENTS

THEATRE

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ROYAL

CITY HALL.

ALLAN

WILKIE

AND FULL LONDON

TO-NIGHT!

LADY

CO.

TO-NIGHT

Oscar Wilde's Play

WINDERMERE'S

FAN.

Definitely the Lost Performance in Hongkong).

CURTAIN AT 9.15PM.

PRICES: $3, $2 and $1.

Booking at MOUTRIE'S. Hongkong, 6th February, 1913.

THEATRE

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FOR A SHORT SEASON ONLY. COMMENCING THURSDAY, 20TH FFB, MAURICE E. HANDMANN

Announces ..

Mx.

HENRY

and THE

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THURSDAY, 20TH FEB,

BABY MINE Admitted to be one of the Faziest Farces seen in England during the past Twenty-five Yours.

FRIDAY. 21ST FED.:-

THE WOMAN IN THE CASE.

SATURDAY, 2ND FEB.

THE ULAD BYE.

MONDAY, 24TH FRU. :———

WHAT EVERY WOMAN KNOWS.

TUESDAY, 25TH FFB-

CHARLEY'S AUNT

WEDNESDAY, 26TH FEB.

BELLA DONNA From St. James Theatre, London. Other performances will be duly announced.

Each Production Brought in its Entirety from London.

Box Plan opon ut MOTRIE & Co. Doors open at 8.30. Commence at 9.15 sharp, PRICES, $3.50, $3.00. $2.00, & 1.00. Hongkong, 8th February, 1913.

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9.15 P.M.-PROGRAMME-9.15 P.M.

ALL NEW

PICTURES.

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11TH, 1918.

THE DRY DOCK "DEWEY."

EXPENSIVE CORROSION.

The Manila Times says:-The report of the board appointed at Olongapo to examine into the condition of the dry dock Dewey has been received by the navy department in Washington, and is the cause of considerable worry to the authorities on account of the extra- Tho ordinary conditions it reports. dosk, the first cost of which vas $1,14,505.68, arrived at Olongapo on July 10th, 1906, and in 1907 was self-deck-

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ed and found to be in good condition. CARPET DEPARTMENT.

However, in December, 1908, it was agsin self-decked and the condition reported bad, corrosion having started in interior tanks.

The

"At once a large force of men was put to work chipping and painting, an average of 300 Filipinos being constantly engaged in this work. Despite the con- stant efforts of the force, the rust and corrosion made rapid gains and boards were at various times convened for tho purpose of testing and reporting on paints and preparations for preserving tho metals. Seven different kinda of pre- parations have been tried, but none of these seem to be able to protect the dock against the action of the water, The department suggested that experiments be made to ascertain whether there wero any peculiar local disturbances, electric action which could account for

or

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CARPETS and RUGS

TWO-FOLD PURE WOOL-PILE.

the trouble, but exhaustive tests found TWO WEARING SURFACES INSTEAD OF ONLY ONE.

nothing exceptional in the waters of Olongapo bay or of Cavite. The depart- ment, as a last resort, has sent out a large supply of bitumastic solution (biturine) which is now being tried out,

The average annual cost for the upkeep. of floating docks in other parts of the world is about one per cent. of first cost, while the Dewry has cost over 2-1-2 per

TURKISH

AND PERSIAN DESIGNS.

ARTISTIC AND DURABLE.

cent, and even then the preservation is HEARTH RUGS,

not complete or perfect. About $30,000 annually has been spent on this dock, which sum bas at no time been sufficient to keep up with the rapid deterioration, and in order to get the dock one more in fair condition it will require about $75,000 for the year 1913 and $80,000 for 1914. If these amounts are available it is presumed that then the work of preserva- tion can be successfully carried on with an annual appropriation of $35,000. In case the larger amounts are not secured the annual appropriation will not be of miach avail, as it is only sufficient for the general upkeep, leaving untouched the rust and corrosion of the former years.

Even with ample funds there will be sore difficulty in the way, on account of the fact that the work is very disagreeuble and trying, and labourers are reluctant to spend the day in the close interior of the dock when there is employment to be secured elsewhere. It has frequently happened that it was impossible to secure the necessary labour and as a result deterioration made signal gains.

It is not thought likely that any radical action will be taken in the matter util receipt of a report on the value of biturion as a preservative, and if thie proves unfavourable the authorities are at a loss to know what to try next.

COLOMBO SATIRISED."

In a journal printed on board the Marmora these amusing remarks appear in the Guide to Colombo:-

9.%.

This Port in addition to being the capital of the Spicy Isle ean woll be described as the half-way house" between Fogland and Australia. Equally so it might truthfully be referred to as the principal P. & O. conling station. Colombo is famed for many things, but as a market for precious-and bogus-- stones it has no equal. Here one may purchase sapphires, rubies, opals, dia- variegated inonds and other stones

colours to match one's socks or bebe rib- bona. That the diamonds never saw Kimberly or Brazil: that the opale were never within 3,000 miles of White Cliffs, and the rubies and other stones were manufactured at the back of some Hindu hovel are minor details that the plausible merchant will endeavour to satisfactorily explain away. These stones are generally sold by the carat, but visitors will find it more economical to make their offer at

per bushel. When dealing with Ceylon tradesmen passengers should remember that a good method is to take the price demanded, divide it by half, deduct fifty per cent from that amount, insist on a further discount of 20 per cent. for cash, and tender the balance-after you have. the goods in your possession.

The principal means of locomotion in Colombo is per ricksha. The vehicles are drawn by affable natives who have a cheerful disregard for truth, bare no bump of locality in their cranium, and whose egregious check would make a Yankee book agent turn green with envy. LATEST The official fare entitled to be charged by

The Demon Waltz, A Nocturne. Wiffles In A New Profession. La Granja (Scanio). Miss Alice. A Madern Girl,

And WORLD'S NEWS with

THE

Miss CECILE STEPHANO Songs: The Miner," Kies of Spring," "Life is but a Song," "Ben Bolt." MISS DOLLY SWIFT "My Banbarat Balome." "Meet me in Love Land To-Night," 7.15 P.M.-PICTURES ONLY-7.15 F.M. Hongkong, 8th February, 1913

MARTIN'S

VAPIOL & STEEL

JA BRMER DANady for alteragsisi tiam. Vetements MI KADIG swart koop v hos et Men's Pilg ia khu Shattan, sakbakan kho trat when if kay trigemisalay of the Bystem, a

SAN PAG. All Chamisju aid thores enil Löngu. nbach kha Weria, or pons Eron Birm STAGEM, QV vlei, SC„amples. Eng

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these boys" is 25 cents per hour, but they have no hesitation in asting, and accepting, ten shillings for that period. It is not exactly comme il faut" to shake bands with the boy when leaving, but it you are wearing a Port Said topee your conduet will pass unnoticed.

** drinkeries "*'iu There are several Colombo, these being rendered pecessary by the thirst-producing atmosphere; in fact the principal requirements for a lengthy stay in this port are an unlimited supply of handkerchiefs, and a carrying capacity or liquids. Of these hostelries the Galle Face is the rendezvous for the rubber multi-millionaires, and perhaps it is through this fact that the coloured gentleman with hit back hair done up and held in place with a tortoise shell comb, who condescends to bring one an iod peg, looks with contempt at anything less than a shilling tip.

Mount Lavinia, situated close to the town, is one of the favourite show places. and from there, in every direction, can be en gaudy advertisements of the tea retailed by the ex grocerman whose sole unsatisfied desire is to be considered one of the British tintonrecy and wrest the Yachting Cup from the grasp of Une Sam.

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DO YOU DRINK

VAN

HOUTEN'S

COCOA?

If not, why not?

OF ALL GROCERS AND STORE DEALERS.

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. Makes-F. C. CALVERT & CO. Manchester, England.

LATEST STEAMER MOVEMENTS.

The I.G.M. str. Prinz Eitel Friedrich, carrying the German mails with dates from Berlin of the 22nd of January, left Colombo on the 9th February, p.m., and may be expected here on or about 20th February.

The P.M. str. Nile, with the American mail, left San Francisco for this port via Honolulu, the usual Japan ports and Manila on the 8th February.

The Ben Line str. Benlomond, from Leith, etc., left Singapore on the 8th February, for this port.

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The Silk shipped from Hongkong by R.M.8. Empress of India on the 11th January, reached New York on the 7th

February.

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GREEN ISLAND CEMENT COMPANY, LIMITED.

PUBLIC COMPANIES BA HONGKONG, CANTON AND MACAO HOMAMBOAT COMPANY, LIMITED. EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL

the

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that

MEETING of the GREEN ISLAND NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

CEMENT COMPANY, LITTED, will be THE NINETY-THIRD ORDINARY held at the Oflees of Messrs BRWAN, TORES HALF-YEARLY MEETING of & Co, at St. Georga's Building, Chuter Hand, Colony of Hongkong, SHAREHOLDERS in the Company will be Victoris, in held at the Office of the Company, Hotel TOMORROW WEDNESDAY, the 12thday Mansions, TO-DAY (TUESDAY), the 11th of February, 1913, at 12 o'clock Noon, when FEB., 1913, at 12 o'clockNoon, for the purpose of the subjoined Resolutions which were passed receiving a Report of the Directore, together at the Extraordinary General Meeting of the with a Statement of Accounts, declaring a Company held on the 25th day of January, 1913, will be submitted for confirmation as Special Dividend and electing Auditors.

Resolutions:-

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 28th January to the 11th February, 1913, both days inclusive.

By Order of the Board of Directors,

W. E. CLARKE, Scoretary.

[186 Hongkong, 14th January, 1913. HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.

NORDINARY

TONICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the HALF-TEARLY MEETING of the SHAREHOLDERS in

this Corporation will be held at the CITY HALL, Hongking, on SATURDAY, the 22nd day of FEBRUARY, 1913 st Noor, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Court of Directors together with a Statement of Accounts to 31st December, 1912.

The REGISTER of SHARES of the Corponti u will be CLOSED from MONDAY, the 10th February, to SATURDAY, the 22nd February, 1913 (both days inclusive), during which period no Transfer of Shares can be registered.

By Order of the Court of Directors, N. J. STABB,

Chief Manager. 1274 Hongkong, 5th Februsy, 1913. GREEN ISLAND CEMENT CO., LTD. LOST.

FFLICATION has been made to the General Managers of this Company to 1589 to CHARLES HOT! SHIELDS of Canton A DUPLICATE CERTIFICATE of 100 Shares in this Company, or other Certificate or Certificates in lien thereof, upon Statement that the Original Certificate No. 10814-100 Shares Numbered 233277/233376 and dated 20th March, 1912, has been LOST or DESTROYED; AND NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that if within 30 days from the date hereof no Claim or Representation in respect of such Original Certifte is made to the General Managers they will then proceed to deal with anch application for a Duplimate.

SHEWAN, TOMES & 00,

General Managers. Hougkong, 21st January, 1913. 1816

1. That the Memorandum of Agreement bearing date the Nineteenth day of April, 1912, and runde between JosEPH WHITTLE- SEX NOBLE, the Honourable Mr. EDWARD OSBORNE, and the Honorable Mr. HENRY EDWARD POLLOCK Members of the Committee appointed by the Shareholders of the GEZEN ISLAND CEMENT COMPANY, LIMITED, at the Annual General Meeting of that Company held on the Twenty-fifth day of March, 1911,) of the one part and SHEWAN, TOMER & Co., in their capacity of General Managers of the GREEN ISLAND CEMENT COMPANY, LIMTED, of the other part as supplemented by a elter bearing date the Eighth day of May, 1912, and addressed by the said SHEWAN, TOMIS & Co., as such General Managers as aforesaid to the above-nated Members of the above. mentioned Committee and by the letter of such Members in answer thereto bearing date the 14th day of May, 1912, be and the eam is hereby ratified and confirmed by the Shareholders of › be mid Compang, 2. That the regulations contained in the copy of the proposed new Articles of ISLAND Association of the GEHEN CEMENT COMPANY, LIMITED (which for the purpose of identif stion have been subscribed by Mesers SHEWAN, TOMES & Co. a General Managers of euch Company, and which may be inspected by any Shareholder of the said Company at the Offices of the said General Managers at St. George's Buildng, Ch. ter Road, Victori, in the Colony of Hongkong, or at the Offices of Messrs, DRACON, LOOKER DEACON & HARSTON at No. 1, Des Voeux Road Cntr 1. Viororia aforesaid, on any week-day between the hours 10 AM. and 4 PM.) to and the same are hereby adopted as the Articles of the ent Company to the erdusion of and in substitution for all the existing Articles thereof

SHEWAN, TOMES & Co., General Manager", GLXENTLAND CEMENT CO., LTD. Dated this 27th day of January, 1913. [241.

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