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HONGKONG JOCKEY' CLUB,
RACE MEETING 1926.
MARQEF: 6TH
86 25, PRAYA KART, Hongkong, kindly Com-ICKETS or ADMISSION to the Public
municate with the Undasigned..
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THE HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOVICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
THE
/HE FIFTY-SEVENTH ORDINARY
GENERAL MEETING of SHARE HOLDERS will be held at the Offices of the Undersigned
FRIDAY, the or
MARCH, 1926, st Nook, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the General Mana gera, together with a Statement of Accounts fer the Year ended the 31st DECEMBE, 1925.
Ms. KELLY & WALSH or at the Enclosure may be obtained from GATE Price 83 Per Day. Soldiers and Sailors in Uniform-81 Per Day
No one Admitted without s Ticket to be shown to the Ticket Inspector at the Gate.
INSTEAD & DAVIS,
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RACE MEETING 1926.
MARCH 6T
The SHARE REGISTER and TRANS-EMBERS have the privilege of in FER BOOKS will be CLOSED From the troducing Two Non-members to the 1971 to the 26TH MARCH, 1926, both days Members Enclosure. inclusive.
JARDINE, MATHESON & CO., LTD., General Managers, HONGKONO FIRM Insurance Co. In. Hongkong, 5th March, 1926, [3275
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES,
PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION 00.'S STRAMME
"MOREA."
ALAITED HONGKONG OF 4TH MARCH, 1928."
FROM ANTWERP, LONDON, GIBRAL, TAR MARSEILLES, MALTA, PORTSAID, ADEN, COLOMBO LED STRAITS,
CONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above.
Feof hereby jeformed that their Goods are being landed and placed at their Aux in the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Comodny #
Godowns st Kowloon, where each Consignmen will be sorted out Mark by Mark and Delivery
be 고 ablained the Goods are landed.
Optional Goods will be landed here unless
Instructions have been given to the on-
brary Six hours before arrival of the Steamer.
Goods not cleared within days, including
date
of arrival will be subject to Bent, No Fire Laramace will be affected by us in
kay chas whatever.
A Limited Number of Tickets are avail able and may be obtained from Messrs. LITE and Diris, Alexaidra Buildings, on or before SATURDAY FEBRUARY 27:8, 1928.
Price: $10 Per Day or $30 for Meeting.
LINSTEAD & DAVIS, Treasurers.
HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB.
RACE MEETING 1926
MARCH 6TH
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THE Stewards request the pleasure of the
Presence of the Ladies at The Races.
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HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB.
RACE MEETING 1926.
MARCE 6TH, »
PASSES for SERVANTS will be Issued
INTIMATIONS
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING
CORPORATION.
THE FINAL DIVIDEND Declared for the Year ending Sist Drommura, 1925, together with a BONUS of TWO POUNDS at the Rate of THREE POUNDS Sterling
MARCH, 1926, at the Offices of the Cor Sterling is Payable on and after the Isr poration where Shareholders are Requested to Apply for Warrants,
By Order of the Court of Directors,
A.H. BARLOW,
Chief Manager. Hongkong, 27th February, 1926. [3253
THE HONGKONG ELECTRIC CO., LIMITED, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the
THIRTY-SEVENTH ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING will be held at the Company's Offices, F. & O. BUILDING. on FRIDAY, 19TH MARCH, 1926, at 11 A... for the purpose of presenting the Report of the Directors together with a Statement of Accounts to 31st December 1925, and electing Directors and Auditor.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Com- pany will be CLOSED from 1ST MARCH to 12TH MARCH, 1926, both days inclusive. By Order of the Board of Directors,
"GIBB, LIVINGSTON & CO, LTD.,
Agents Hongkong, 23rd February, 1926. [S231
GREEN ISLAND CEMENT CO., LIMITED,
THE THIRTY SEVENTH ORDINARY ANNUAL MEETING of the SHARE-
HOLDERS of the Company will be held st
the Offices of the Company, ST. GEORGE'S BUILDING, Chater Boad, Victoria, Hong- kong, on WEDNESDAY, 17TH MARCй, 1926, at 11 o'cLOCS in the FOREROON, for. the purpose of receiving a Statement of Accounts and the Report of the Directora for the year ending 31st December, 1923, and declaring a Dividend.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Com- pany will be CLOSED from WEDNES
DAY, 330 MARCH, 1926, until WED-
on Application to Massns. LINSTEAD NESDAY, 17TH MÁROH, 1926, both AND DAVIS, ALEXANDRA BUILDINGS. No days inclusive. Servants will be allowed inside Enclosure of the RACE Cotase during
Bacs Days WITHOUT TICKETS.
the
- These Tickets are only available for
Golovaged Package Bush be left in the sxamination by the Consigneer, and the Company's Surreyors, Mears GunDARD Dovelis, at 10 AM on Mondays and Thursdays, within the Free Storage Period.
All Claims against the Steamer must be pre-Servants while in Attendance on their sented to the Undersigned on or before the Employer or when On Duty at the 94th March, 1926, or they will not be Varions Stands. recognized
No Clains will be admitted after the Goods
have left the Godown.
MACKINNON, MACKENZIE & 00.,
Agenta.
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Hongkong, 4th March, 1926,
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
OCEAN STEAMSHIP CO., LTD.
AND
SHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD.
CONSIGNEES per Company's Steamer
"QALCHAS
are hereby notified that the Cargo win be discharged into Holt Waset, Kowloon, where it will lie at Consignees risk and subject to Terms and Conditions of Storage at Holt's Whart. The Cargo will be ready for Delivery from Godown on and after 4th Merah
Optional Cargo will be landed, unless Notice has been given prior to Steamer's azzíval.
to
All broken, chafed and damaged Goods are left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on
any
Tuesday and Fridays between the hours of 1045 and Noor within the Free Storage period.
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Steamer's Godown, and all Goods ramsining undelivered after the 10th March,
subject to Beat.
will, be
All Claims against the Steamer must be presented to the Undersigned on or before the 24th March, 1926, or they will not be recognised,
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No Fire Tarance will be effected.
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Agenta, Hongkong, 4th March, 1928.5
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES,
OCEAN ETHAMBHIP CO., LAD. CHINA. MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD,
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FROM NEW YORK VA SINGAPORE.
CONSIGNEES por Company's Steamer
TEUCER
Serrants' Fastes in their possession will Any Persons found loitering about with
forfet them and holders will be Removed from the Enclosure.*
C. B.. BROWN,
Secretary
M
CLUB.
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By Order of the Board of Directors,
SHEWAN, TOMES & CO.
General Managers.
NOTICE.
UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF CANTON, LIMITED.
ERTEICATE No. 8451 for 85 Shares,
C. Per Share Paid Up Numbered
487 548775 in this Society standing in the [8191 Joint Names of HARRY OLABBURN
PEARCE and JOHN HERMANN: TEESDALE, both of Shanghai, Has Been Declared LOST, and if at the Expiration of One Month from the Date herect the above Document be not forthcoming the said Certificate will be deemed CAN- CELLED and of No Effect, and A NEW Certificate for the 25 Shares will be issued in its stead by the Society.
PAUL LAUDER, .:
General Manager. Hongkong, 23rd February, 1926. 19233
HONGKONG JOCKEY, EMBERS' BADGES of ADMISSION are Now Ready and may be obtained by those Members, who hats not already received them, from MESSES, LINSTEAD
DAVIS, ALEXANDRA BETIDINGS. Members are Eeminded that these Badges will also Admit them to All The EXTRA BACE MEETINGS This Year,
C. B. BROWN,
Becretary.
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THE MID LEVELS RESIDENTS?
ASSOCIATION.
THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING I will be held at TER LAAPZES RECREATION Outs, Peak. Roid, on TUESDAY, THE 9TH MARCH, 1926, at 6.30 r. precisely AGENDA-To receive the Committees Report and Statement of Accounts for the year ended 31st December, 1925. To elect a Committee for the Year ending 31st December, 1926; and for such other Business as may -occur...
E. S. C. BROOKS. Acting Hon. Secretary and
Hon. Treasurer,
9, Queen's Gardens.
pleased to receive the Names of those The Acting Hon. Secretary will be Perscas willing to serve on the Committee for the Current Year.
Hongkong, 1st March, 1926:
-
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are hereby notified that the Cargo having KULANGSU MUNICIPAL COUNCIL.
arrived per 1.3. CALCHAS" from Singapore
will be discharged into Holt's What, Kowloon,
where it will be at Consignees risk and, subject
to Terms and Conditions of Storage at Eolta Whard. The Cargo will be ready for Delivery from Godown on and after 4th Maroh..
Optional Carge will be landed, unless Motion has been
Steamer's arrival, All, broer prior to
chafed
and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on any Tuesdays and Fridays between the hours of 10.46 A. and Noor within the Free Storage period.
No Crime will be admitted after the Goods have left the Steamer's Godown, and all Goods remaining undelivered after the 10th March, "will be subject to Bent,
presented to the Undersigned on or before the All Claims against the Bloomer must be
ELECTRIC LIGHT REORGANIZA-
TION.C
INTERNATIONAL, SETTLEMENT OF KULANGSU, AMOT,
SOUTH CHINA.
STALLATION and OPERATION of TENDERS are Invited for the IN
An ELECTRIC LIGHT PLANT.
Capitat
Approximately
$250,000. " Required
Tenders Addressed to "THE SEORE-
TARY, MUNICIPAL COUNCIL, KOLANGED,
.NOTICE.
ATOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the IN
Interest and Responsibility of Mz. JAMES FRANCIS WRIGHT, SENIOR, Our Firm, CEASED, on the 29TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1926.
INTIMATION
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Fine as the health of the Highlands; strong and generous too,
For such is the worth of
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readers There, in, too, an air of un Owing to the boycott, our Chinesa vor- reality about the whole business. It respondent says, there is a shortage of seems like a kaleidoscopic entertainment; taskwood at Canton. The Cantones are and we gather from a wide perusal of the famous for their teak carvings. home papers that the tramp of armies Among the passengers who arrived by and threatened ferce encounters between the P. & O. Korea yesterday were Mrs. the military Tuchuns of China have by C. C. Luard, Mrs. A. Dyer Ball, Mys now ceased to excite the active interest E. & O. Hornell and Mrs. J. T. Smaller. of the British public.
aho Baroness Clifton, the lady journa list, who has lately been called to the bar, arrived in Hongkong by the Moren yesterday with her mother, Lady Love-
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His Excellency the Governor (Sir Cecl! gave a dance & Government House, last Clementi, KCMG.) and Lady Clementi night, at which a large number, of resi- deals were present..
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Mr. E. Brooke Smith, Shanghai repre- Mrs. Brooke-Smith, returned to Shang- sentative to the. Tariff Conference, with hai last week-end and. Mr. Brooke-Smith came on to Hongkong.
A musicale will be held at the Helena" May Institute on Thursday, March 11th at 5.30 p.m. Tickets, including tea, 30 cents each, must be booked before noon on the 10th inst.-ABVT.
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There was, however, a correspondent informs us, one thrilling day some weeks ago when British citizens found the cables from China more absorbing than anything elas in the world's news. It was when the Russian railway manager, IVANOFF, was arrested by the Chinese and clapped into prison. The ultimatum from" the Sovie: Government to Peking demanding his release within three days caused a Autter in the editorial sanctus of Fleet Street. Would China comply 1 If not, would the Soviet make war
If the Russians marched would Japan take a hand in the game of war? And what would Britsin dat These were questions An investiture will be held at Govern. meat House, Hongkong, by H.R.H. excitedly asked. But before anybody Prince George, K.C., G.0.7.0., OD could think of a suitable reply, Peking Saturday, March 13th, at 11 am. Guesta climbed down, and thereafter the Far should arrive by 10,45 a.m. East and its probléma once more receded into the background. But we find that the Ivaxorr incident had one effect. 1 definitely confirmed opinion at home that the Pelding Government is like a broken reed and therefore of small account in regard to any negotiations about taxes and treaties. If anybody in Great Britain seriously expected solid results to accrue from the Conference at Peking between the cardboard-Government there and the representatives of the Powers, the incident referred to, considered in all its bearings, zeems to have undermined the expects tion.
Apart from the play of forces in both the military and political sense, in North China, as seen by observers at home, we learn that there has been a most lament. able inability on the part of the general
Sir Robert and Lady Ho Tung, who were to leave Marseilles on February 6th have been wintering on the Continent, for Hongkong on the N.Y.K. as. Hult san Maru, which is due to-day?
The Chinese Government has bestowed. " eign Minister, the Grand Cross of the upon Jonkheer van Karnebeck, the Fox- First Class of the Order of the Golden Rice Stalk, inleid with precious stones.
Captain H. J. S. Brownrigg who is been selected for the appointment of well known on the China Station, has Gunnery Division, with Captain P appointments to date from March 1st. Macnamara as Assistant Director-both
Mr. Charles W. Measor, elder son of Mr. The engagement is announced between and Mrs. E. A. Mensor, formerly of Shanghai, and Beryl, daughter of the late Mr. T. A. Robinson and Mrs. Ro- binson, "of Ferriby House, North Ferriby, East Yorks.
The Soviet-Kuomintang Military Academy in Whampoa has assumed the new name of Central School of Political-Military Wang Ching Wei as Political Supervisor and General Chiang Kai Shok, Comman dant of the School.
S. WATSON public to appreciate the gravity of the Science of the Kuomintang, with Mr
&
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DEATHS.
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situation in South Chine. Some useful work bas" been done by the writers of occasional articles in the London papers, but nothing has been attempted in the way of publicity on a scale large enough ALEXANDER At Shanghai, on February to strike the imagination or arouse the 28th, WILLIAM MORRIS ALEXANDER, generous sympathies of the nation. If, for 22 years with the China Merhitherto, there has not been the action. chant's Steam Navigation Co., aged LAWAIR-SMITH-At Shanghai, on Febru ary 28th, ROSAMOND LAWRIE-SMITE, aged 53 years. Weg. At Shanghai, on February 27th, BAZA PHOEBE, beloved wife of EDWARD WAREN, aged 71..
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Hongkong Office: La, Chater Road. London Office: 131, Fleet Street, E.C.
The Daily Press.
that we in Hongkong might reasonably have expected to deal effectively with the fomenters of trouble, the fault does not ie with the British people. They have never had the true facts of the situation placed before them freely and fully. Everybody at home knows in a general way that a boycott was declared against Hongkong, but comparatively few báo appreciate what that has meant and what it still menn.
The Foreign Office and the Colonial Office have remained silent on this subject, end, indeed,, with regard to all that pertains to the troubles affect ing British interests in the Far East. Ir is evident from our latest advices that based on considerations of high policy, There may be good reasons for sikace public opinion at home is somewhat con- but this is cold comfort to the trading fused regarding the situation in China.community here, who have no cause to
Situata at NokoxORTSUL, KOWLOON, Hung-is so vast and the characters playing their
Nor is this altogether surprising. The admire the masterly inactivity of Downing stage on which the drama is taking place Street. kong, and known SE KOWLOON INLAND
The Business will be carried on it. future under the Same Style or Firm Name by MR. JAMES FRANCIS WEIGHT, JUNIOR.
WRIGHT & Co. Hongkong, 1st March, 1926,
[$253
BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEES. PUBLIC AUCTION
OF THE
VALUABLE LEASEHOLD
PROPERTIES
Horexoxo, MARCH 5TH, 1926
THE BRITISH PUBLIC AND CHINA TROUBLES.
Still, in spite of misunderstanding of Lors Nos. 490, 491 and 492, Together appointed, or self-allotted parts so numerour position at home through lack of fall with Nos, 498, 498 and 500, SHANG-ots that the plain Englishman vainly tries knowledge of the facts, there is no reason HAI STREET, MONGKORTSUI, erect ed thereon respectively
to get a grasp of the story. The bare to forego a spirit of cheerful optimism Ares 1,020 Square Feat Each Lot; " mention of the names of the principal regarding the future Now that Parlia Crown Rent: $16.00 Each Lot.
personages whose doings are recorded is
mant is in session again it should be a perplexing. The scanty, information which simple matter to arrange for questions
AND
KOWLOON INLAND LOTS Nos. 483, 494 and 495, Together with Nos. 490, 492 and. 494, SHANGHAI STREET aforesaid, erected thereon respectively. Area: 1,020 Square Feet Bach Lot Crown Rent: $16:00 Each Lot. TO BE SOLD
IN TWO LOTS
PUBLIC AUCTION
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The strange-looking ship in the harbour is the U.S.S. Jason, which is the flagship of the U.S. Asiatic Fleet Air-Squadron. and she is an aircraft tender carrying supplies and spare parts, This is her from Cavite, Philippine Islands, Fester Erst visit to Hongkong. She arrived day
Captain R. Q Hamilton, who was in command of H.M.S. Despatch, 1922-24,
has been appointed to the post of Captain of the Dockyard and King's Harbour F. B. Carpenter, who won the V.C. in Master at Chatham, where Captain A. command of the Vindictive at Zeebrugge, has completed two years.
..
The following forthcoming weddings William Howell, Chinese Maritime Cus- are announced-Mr. Michael Themas toms, to Miss Mun Sai Ying, of Tai 0; and Mr. Marcos Maria de Boza, of the Eastern Extension Telegraph Company, to Miss Elan Maria de Souza, of Broad wood Road, Happy Valley.
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Sub-Inspector A. J: Moody, who leaves areas 02 for Home to-morrow on the P. & O. s
retirement after 10 years service in the Hongkong Police Force,
parting gift from his colleagues in the smoker cabinet and a case of pipes a9. was last evening presented with
of the Force he has been for the last 11 Kowloon Water Police, in which section years,
Major-General James H. McRae and Mrs Helen Burgar Stough of Berkeley, California, were married on February 24th in the General's quarters, Military Plaza, Manila, in the presence of only Mellac sailed in the afternoon on the a few close friends. General and Mrs.
Europe. Upon arrival in the States the President Taft for the United States vid General will command the Ninth Corps Aren with headquarters at San Francisco, California.
The Hongkong public are shortly to
is published about China's war-lords to be asked in the House of Commons, be favoured with another conveys nothing-or very little respect and this is evidently being done. In play by former member of the ing them or the devil's cauldron of strife circles in London with connections in Makletave, the dancer in question, Russian Imperial Ballet' Mme. Xenia and intrigue for which they supply in-
Hongkong and China it is realised that arrived by the Empress of Ana from gredients. Perhaps, all things considered,
only by pegging away," as ABRAHAM arranging to give a performance either, Manila on her way to Shanghai, and is the British public cannot be blamed for what seems at this distance from
LINCOLN used to say, can the Government at the Theatre Royal or at the Star be made to appreciate the urgent neces Mme Maklotzova, who taet with a large Theatro within the next week or so.. London a complacent attitude towards
sity for action that will put an end to a measure of success during a tour in the
tialas
Axor minst be Received Not Later Than FRIDAY, THESE DAY OF MARCH, 1928, troubles which beret, Britons in this part situation which has long been intolerable, comes with the highest creden
24th March, 1926, or they will net MAY 81ar, 1926.
recognised.
No Fire Limrande will be affected.
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Agenti Eringkong, 4th Mareb, 1990.
NOTICE.
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TOTICE 18 HEREBY GIVEN that FOR THIS DATE, the Undemned
Are No Longer AGBETS for THE SOCIETA TTALIANA IMPORTAZIONE ESPORTA ZIONE ESTREMO
TRIESTE, LEE YUEN
Hongkong, 16th February, 1926.
Fall Particulars can be obtained on Application to the Undersigned.
By Order,Des
HG. REED, Be Secretary by KULANGAU MUNICIPAL COUNCILA Council Room, Kulangen, Amoy,
February 28th, 1926,
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HOUSE with Tennis Court. Olients ANTED-Pur, MIDLEVEL, KOWLOON Will Pay $100 to $400 Bental for Suitable Place TLATS Wanted in Good Localities. HOUSES and Building Lets for Disposal. [3200. SMALL INVESTORS. IN 4630,")
For
AT 8 o'clock FM.;
BEAT, THE
CHINA AUCTION BOOMS,
4. DUDDELL STREET, VICTORIA, HONGKONG, ME. E. V. M. E. DE SOUSA. further Farticulars and Conditions of Bale, Apply to
MRS. JOHNSON, STOKES
& MASTER Prince's Buildings, Hongkong,
AS OR TO Ma. E. V. M. B. DE SOUSA,
The Auctioneer. Hongkong, Bird February, 1928.
£8225
bags of letters and papers from Home (London, February 4th) eid Suez. yes The F. & O. 6. Morca brought 156
terday, but the total mail landed, in cluding letters and papers from the Con..
of the world. For months they have
The formation of the China Committea in constantly rend of impending battles in London is a move in the right direction China that never resulted in a clash of We are informed that it has what is arms, of political developments that have, known as a good Press. The news led to nothing, of interviews and confer paper attitude towards it is friendly and tinent and Straits was 219 bags There ences, and negotiations at Peking, and a expectant. In their day-by-day mission were also no less than 158 bags of parcels thonsand other happenings outside the
in life to inform and instruct public from the United Kingdom. The E opinion journalists are only too glad to Nagpure arrived with 38 baga of mail normal course of things. The picture have a supply of facts upon which they from this United Kingdom and Continent presented by the cables and occasional can rely. It should be the constant en vid Siberis, but landed a total mail of deavour of responsible authorities here to 107 bags Thirty-two bags were brought articles on China's troubles published in supply information for the guidance of the from Manila by the a's President Jeffer London and the Provinces leaves important in some respects for publicly with a fairly heary consignment from Home Government, and also--and more on and the as President in werived blurre impression on the minds of purposes in Great Britain.
U.S.A., Honolulu, Ispan and Shanghai
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