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Telegrams,

HONGKONG TELEGRAFH"

SERVICE

OPIUM SMOKERS.

in

DRASTIC MEASURES PROPOSED.

[By courtesy of the "Sheung "Po."]

Peking, 26th March. The Empress Dowager: favour of dealing with opium-smok ers with a firm hand and has given instructions that all opium-smokers within the Palace should be amen- able to punishment as if for disobe- dience of Imperial commands,

The order has caused much agita tion amongst the people in the Palace.

HE. HSU SHI-CHANG'

ACCEPTS PRESIDANTSHIP OF MINISTRY.

[By courtesy of the "Sheung Po."]

Peking, 20th March, H.E. Hsu Shi-chang, Viceroy of the Three Eastern Provinces, is now willing to take up the appointment as president of the Ministry of Posts and Communications.

CHINESE IN JAVA. QUESTION OF NATURALIZATION.

[By courtesy of the "Sheung Po").

Peking, 26th March. The Chinese Minister to the Netherlands has telegraphed to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs advising that the Dutch Government has agreed to modify the proposed law regarding the compulsory natural-- ization of Chinese residents in Dutch Colonial possessions...

JAPAN AND CHINA.

REFERENCE TO THE HAGUE, [By courtesy of the "Sheung Po"]"

Peking, 26th March.

The Waiwupu will submit to The Hague Conference all questions pending between China and Japan regarding Manchuria.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has notified the Japanese Minister in Peking to that effect.

BRITISH NAVAL IN-

STRUCTORS

INQUIRY BY CHINA.

[By courtesy of the "Sheung Po,"

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH SATURDAY MARCH 27, 1969.

"HONGKONG UNIVERS77Y

“SCHEMEN

THE CHINA TRADERS INSUR

ANCE COMPANY LI

ANNUAL REPORT.

holders at the forty-third mdinary meating to The report for presentation to the share be held at the company's offices at 17,30 p.m., on Wednesday, the 21st prox., in as follows an

FURTHER CHINESE "SUBSCRIPTIONS, Subscriptions continue to be collected by. the Chinese idb-committee from among their compatriots towards the endowment fund of the proposed Hongkong UniversityThe first two lists, already detailed in theis comuns, aggregated $66,300. With the donations sub-holders. a balance sheet containing a summary scribed on the 25th and 26th inst., the amount of the property and liabilities of the company has been brought up to $17,200. The co-

on the 31st December, 1908, and a statement of acknowledged contributions were as followss-

accounts to the same date. We wan

Already acknowledged......$66,200 Wang Hing jewellars) 2,000 Man On Insurance Co................... 1,000 Po On Insurance Co.

1,000. Soy Kat Bank

1,000 500

Kwan Now Hong

Wo Cheong (Gold LeafShop)...

Tang Chi-ngong mamann Chin Chan-sam... 500 Man Cheong yuen .....................

5:0 Choo Kwong-lau sianomen Ma Ying-piu'semenea, Kwong Man cheong .............. Tak Shing Hong

500

500

500

Wong Iu-tangioter

500

Lam Heung-lun

500

Lo. Koon ting

500

Totel,...77.200

PAULAY PARTY WALL.

"NO PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES TAKEN,

Judgment was delivered by the Puline Judge (Mr. H. H. J, Gompertz) in the Supreme Coun, in the action brought by the Fong Kes Trading

company, of 35, Queen's Road Central, against G. Bartline to recover the sum of $.72.26, being damages alleged to have been sustained by plaintiffs by water tanking into their pre- mitexida

His Lordship came to the conclusion that no precautionary measures had been taken by the defendant. He did not take any steps whereby any leakage into the plaintiffs' godowns could have beeb stopped, and consequently be was resposible Judgment was entered for the plaintiffs for Sr45.2 and costs.

Holmes, while Mr E.), Grist, of Mestis. Wil The plaintiffs were represented by Mr. H. K. kinson and Geist, represented the defence..

MIKE HARBOUR WORKS.

FUTURE centre of COAL DISTRIBUTION,

The Board has now to lay before the share-

1997 Account-After payment of the interim dividend of $3 per share and the bonus of 20% to contributors passed at the last annual ment ing there remains a balance of $359,911.42 as por annexed statement.

The Board recommends that this sùm be ap-. propriated as follows;—

A fical dividead to shareholders of

$1.50 per share on 24,000 shares$ 16,000.00 An addition to the reinsurance fund"

of £8,000 @ exchange 1/8 13/16 92,152.25 To be carried forward to underwrit ing suspense account to clos the account for the year 1957... 231,650.17

By Agency commissions, an By Head offices, branches and

agancy chargeh By Remuneration to directors, committees and auditor

By Balance, By losses and claims pald,

$1.185.18

#31,025.79

17,659.61 780,919.58.

Today's Advertisements.

NOTICED

149.360.76 N conformity with Article Fit of the General Regulations of the Chinese 2,204,352.92 | Pilotage Service, a Board of Appointment will hold a competitive examination at the Barbour Master's Office, Dantop, at 10 AM, and April, 1909, 10-fill one vacancy for a PILOT in the Canton Pilot Service..

Sterling exchange taken at 10 8 13/16d."

C. MONTAGUE EDE,

Secretary.

COMMERCIAL.

Only those who have served an Apprentice- *ship are eligible for appointment a

WEEKLY SHARE REPORT, Reviewing the share business for the week, Messrs. E. S. Kadooria & Co. write on the 26th March

Our market has been distinctly weaker since wa last wrote, and the amount of business fansacted has been on a more limited scale.

Banks-Hongkong and Shanghai Backs seam to have reached the top, after their long continued risa, and now show a slight ten- dency to weaken, shares being obtainable at $910, and the probability of a lower rate being accepted. The London rate is unchanged at $359913.4286":"0"

1918 Accoust-The balance of working zequired for at $187. North Chinas are Ermer Marine Insurances-Cantons are stillin count on the 31st December, 1909, was St 149, at Tis. 300, after reported sales at the rate. 360.76 as per annexed statement, The Board Unions have strengthened on the announce recommends that as Interim dividend of $1 per ment of a larger dividend (viz. Gaal of $17 for share be paid to shareholders, absorbing 1507, and interim of 50 for 1908, making in $72,000 and that a bonus of 20% be paid to con all $47 per share) and business has been done ributors, absorbing about $125,000 and that at $845 and $150. Yangistes have buyers at the remainder be carried forward.

Sirs, according to latest mail advicos' from the -Nonb,

DIRECTORS,

•

Since the last general meeting the directors bave had to deplore the death on the 2nd to Sto7, at which rate they can be sold. Hong

Fire Insurances-China Fires have receded. October last of Mr. C. Brodersen. Mr. J. Akong Fires have been dealt in at $315 and Plummer has resigned his seat and Mr. G. Friesland-of-Mess. Melchers & Co; Mr. C. S.

close in demand..

Gubbay of Messrs. E. D. Sassoon & Co., Mr. A favour and offering, at E6 after sales at 59. Shipping-China and Mapllas are out of Forbes of Messe Bradley & Co., and Mr. H.A. The report and annual statement of the general Siebs of Messrs. Siemssen & Co., have joined managers of this company for the year soding the Board. Their appointments will be submilled 31st December, 1938, has just been issued to for the confirmation of shareholders. Messrshareholders. The largon working is $12,045-54. C. R. Lermann and W. Helms retire by nod after payment of interest and other charges there remains a debit balance of Sar,538.25 to be carried forward to next year's account, Douglases have Improved to $35, and are want ed. Hongkong, Canton and Macao Steamboals continue in demand at $191, but none are ob. tainable at the rater Shell Transporis have further buyers at 54/"

rotation and offer themselves for re-election.

AUDITORR.

The annexed accounts have been nudited by Mesora. H. V...Jeffries-and-A.-R.-Lowe, who offer themselves for re-election.

E. ORMISTON,'

Chairman. Hoogkong, 26th March, 1959.

BALANCE SHEET, IN THE JIST DECEMBER, 1958,

1 Dr.

To Capital 14,000 shares of $83.33 each $1,000,000 upon which Sag per share called and paid

Through the Mitsui Bussen Kaisha wo have received an interesting brochure teferring to the new harbour works at Mikawa village, Miike province, which have been congiucted by the Mitsui Mining Company in order to facilitate the export of coal from the Miike colliery which belongs to the company. It may be noted that the Mitsui Mining Com.To pany is one of the three principal branches of the well known business firm of Mitsul. While

the new harbour, works were primarily intend. ed for the expeditious handling of coal, pro.

vision has been made for dealing with general cargo, the necessary equipment and accom.

modation far vesinis having been laid down, The barbour will shortly be conríecied by a

railway of two miles to Uknoura station, which

Reserve fund — Silver hamıs $800,000 Sterling 5,000 57,657.66

To Unclaimed bonus and dividend

1).

Exchange fuciuation_account Investment flucination account Working account 1907, bilance Working account 1908, balance Reinsurance fund £17,380.14.1 Underwriting

suspense ac. Count. £.5,907, 5.* Sundry creditors

Cr.

almost the centre of the Kiurbu Railway ∙system, and thus it has every promise of becom

ing ons of the greatest distributing centres of Japan, The Miike coal mines comprise an area of 16,000 acres of roughly as square miles, and a bulk of more than 1,400,000 tuns of japan coal is mined al present under the most mo dern systems. Miike conl is well known in the Far East as a standard coal,.op account of its high calorific power, and all important steam. ship liges have contracted for this coal forAmount invested in mortgages, bunkering their steamers in Asiatic waters. In the booklet from which these facts, are

· Peking, 26th March. The Central Government has telegraphed to Lord Li Ching-fong, gathered a description is given of the harbour the Chinese Minister to the Court works, their dimensions and capicity. Saiting at St. James, to ascertain the ad-directions, which should be in the hands of mas

dresses of the British Naval In structors who had been engaged by China before.

Lord Li was directed to inquire if the British officers would bo willing to accept service with China as formerly.

"CHINESE ABROAD."

CENBUS TO BE TAKEN,

[By courtesy of the " Sheung Po."]

Peking, 26th March.

regulations, are also included. The pamphlet ter mariners, together with the Mlike harbour" contains a series of maps on the same subject,

WELL-MERIthe ponisHMENT,»

SERIOUS ASPERSIONS CAST ON POLICE

OFFICER.

With the object of saving his own skin, an Indian watchman, who was charged in the Police Court, this moralug, with hebaving in "6" disorderly manner in Ship Street last night, made a serious scensation against a police. officer, which he failed to prove

Police-coustable Wilton gave evidence to the effect that while on duty in Ship Street last night, he saw the defendant trying to force his The Waiwupu and the Ministry the man and told him to desist. "I'm a gan. way into one of the houses. He approached of Agriculture, Industry and Com-theme, the Indian fetoned, “and have plenty marce have telegraphed to the Chinese Ministers accredited to foreign countries asking for returns as to the number, of Chinese re sidents in each country and their respective occupations.

ANTI-OPIUM CAMPAIGN,

REDUCTION OF ABOLITION PERIOD.

[By courtesy of the " Sheung Fof]

Peking, 26th March,

It is reported that the period within which the opium habit thall be abolished has been shortened to the first day of the first moon-of the

of money. Go away yourself" Agalo he can tinued to hammer at the door, and was arrested On the way to the station the police officer was

struck several times on thebswishan umbrella.

The defendant, denied that he was drook. He went to Ship Street, he said, to collect some money. In the bause referred to ware a num ber of sailors and Policeman Wilson, who beld a glain containing some liquor in his band. The policeman was drunk and while taking defendant to the lock-up staggered consider ably.

}

Mr. Kemp (to P.O. Wilson)—is that so? No, `your Worship...

*I don't believe his story” continued Mr.. Kemp, "but I would lika to. hear evidence to the contrary,"

Policeman Glendiaglog stated that he took part in removing the defendant to the station, Policeman Wilson was not intoxicated, but the defendant was:

His Worship, addressing the defendant, sald that there was no question that he was drunk

By Cash on current account at

Hongkong...........

Cash on deposit with Banks in

Hongkong and Shanghai

.$.600,000.00

RefineriesChina Sugars have been dealt in at S137), closing steady: Lurons are quiet and without business to report.

1

Mibing.-Chinese Engineerlogs are wanted in the North at Tls. 18. Raub have sellers

$81.

D

Docks, Wharves and Godowas-Kowloon Wharfs have declined to-549, after small sales at $51, closing with sellers at the former rate. Whampoa Docks have been a very weak mar. ket, and sales at as low as $78 are reported. 857.657.66 They appear, however, to be a little firmer at 8,062.60 the close, and could probably be placed at $80. 68,691.35 Shanghai Docks bave been sold in the North 63,541-49-at-tho-reduced_le_of_Tls 85, Hongkew -359,917.47′′| Wharf's are easier at Tis, 166 ex the final divid 1,149,36076 end of Thu, 6-per-ahsia paid-in-Shanghai on

200,426.14 the 22nd ipsi, after sales at the rate._______

Lauds, Hotels and Buildings.—Applo-French Lands are steady at Tis, toz. The directors' 68,119.73 report for the year ending 28th February, igog, 833.87inued to shareholders of the company, shows a balance at credit of profit and loss Eccount $3,376,605.010FTIx. 134,935-93, inclusive of Tis. 6,531-43, brought forward from last year, Itis proposed to 10,892.57 of Tis. 6 per share, absorbing Tls. 120,000, appropriate same as follows-To pay a dividend

556,190.or depreciation and renewals account Tis, 10,000,

write off debenture-discounts-Tis-611:19,-and-

5

debentures and other securi. ties in Hongkong, Shinghai and Yokohama............ 3,173,199.80 ,,Amount invested in London,

“Deposi'ed in B'k£74,900 00 Leasehold property 21,767 10 0 Travancore Tea

Estate Co......000 0.0

£95,767 10 0 -- 1,115,877.49

Amount inrested in Australia,

viz. Deposited in Banks £4,000 0 0 Other investmeals 1,190 0 0

7,192 0 0 Amount at debit of branches

aud agencies. Sundry debtors

Bills receivable ̧....................................................

82,911,71

FRANK HARRIS, Acting Deputy Coast Inspector and

Harbour Master.

Harbour Master's Office, Custom House,

Canton, 251) March, 1909. Approved: CASE PAULH. KING,

Commissioner of Customs,

Canton,

PUBLIO AUCTION.

Public Companies.

THE HONGKONG VOLUNTEEI RESERVE ASSOCIATION.

MEETING of the MEMBERSK THE FOURTH ANNUAL GENERAL held at the CITY HALL on WEDNESDAY, the 31st March, 1909, at 5,39 2.4.20

Sir HENRY BERKELEY, K.C., Chairman of the Association, will preside, -

A. R. LOWE, Secretary,

Rongkong, 23rd March, 1009.

GREEN ISLAND CEMENT CO, LD.

THE TWENTIETH ORDINARY AN

NUAL MEETING, of the SHARE HOLDERS in the Company will be held in the Office of the General Managers, St. George's Building, on SATURDAY, the 3rd day of April, syog, ut #1.ja' o'clock AM, 105 [298 the purpose of receiving a Statement of Accounts and the Report of the General Managers for the year ending 31st December, 1908, declaring a dividend and afecting a Con- suiting Committee and Auditors,

Undersigned have received instructions the date to sell by

PUBLIC AUCTION,

FOR ACCOUNT: OF THE CONCERNED, од SATURDAY

the 3rd April, 1909, at 2.30 PM at their Sales Rooms, No. 8, Des Vœux Road, comer of Ice House Strent,

A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF JAPANESE CURIOS,

Comprising

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from SATURDAY, 27th March, until SATURDAY, 3rd April, 1909, both days inclusive, Mary

SHEWAN, TOMES & Co.,

General Manager...

Eongkong, 73rd March, 1909.

THE CHINA & MANILA ŠTRAMSHIP -COMPANY, LIMITED.

FINE HAND-PAINTED JAPANESE GENERAL MEETING of SHAKE THE TWENTY-SIXTH ORDINARY VASES and PLATES, GOLD-PHOTO

BUDDHAS, SILK-EMBROIDERED and wailding, 6, Connaught Road, Vicións on CARVED BRASS BOWLS, VASES and held at the Company's Office, st. George's PICTURES, CARVED IVORY FIGURESHOLDERS", the above Company will be

CUTVELVET WALL HANGINGS, SATURDAY, the rd,,April, 1939, at Noob, SCREENS FINE PAINTED SATSUMA for the purpose of receiving a sistemedi, of FROG SKIN HAND BAGS, KAGA and O PEARL INLAID SCREENS, PANELS, Managers for the year ending 30 December, BOWLS, VASES and PLATES, MOTHER- Accounts and the Repon of the General NAGOYA TEA SETS, &c., &c.

1908, and electing a Con Committee and Auditors.

Catalogues will be issued. TERMSA usual.

HUGHES & ROUGH, - Auctioneers, "Hongkang, 27th March, 1909.

NOTICE-TO-CONSIGNEES.

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THE P.&O. 5. N. Co. Steamer

"NUBIA," FROM ANTWERP, LONDON, MALTA, PORT SAID, SUEZ, COLOMBO

AND STRAITS, EATE Consignees of Cargo by the above-named vessel are hereby informed that their Goods are Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown being landed and placed at their risk in 'the Company's Godowns at Kowloon, where each consignment will be sorted out mark by mark and delivery can be obtained as soon as the Goods are fanded.

Optional Goods will be landed here goless instructions are gives to the contrary before 6 hours.

4 F.M, will be subject to rent

Goods not cleared by the zad April, at

No Fire Insurance will be effected by the lo any case whatever.

The TRANSFER BOOKS.of the Company! will be CLOSED from WEDNESDAY, LIN jist March,, to SATURDAY, the 3rd Apni, „bath days inclusiva.

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..SHEWAN, TUMES & CO.,

Gosaral Managers, Hongkong, 23rd March, 1009,

ION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF -

CANTON, LIMITED,

NOTICE TOÊSHAREHOLDERS,

SIXTH ORDIÑAKY YEARLY MEET- ING of the Society will be held at its Head office, No. 1 Queen's 'Buildings, Hongkong, Noon, lor the purpose of receiving the Report on WEDNESDAY, the xist April, 1909, at of the Directors, together with Statements of Accounty, to 31hr December, 1938, and of dei claring dividends, &c.

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Society will be CLUSED from 1th Aprilia the sist April, both days inclusive. ***

By Order of the Board,

AC MONTAGUE EDE,

-Secretary,

Hongkong, 24th March, 1959)

Damaged Packages must be left in the' Godowas for examination by the Consigner's and the Company's representative at an THE CHINA TRADERS' INSURANCE. appointed hour,

·

"All claims must be presented within ton days of the steamer's amriyal here after which date they cannot be recognised.

No claims will be admitted after the goods have left the Godawas.

LA HEWETT,

Superintendent. Hongkong, 26th March, 1909,

··

WE

N

COMPANY, LIMITED.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

OTICE is hereby giveo that the FORTY. THIRD ORDINARY MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS in, the above Company will be held at the Itead Office, No.1 Queen's. Buildings, Hongkong, on WEDNESDAY, the '21st April, 1909, at 12.30 P., for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors, to

December, 1908, and of declaring Dividends.

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company. will be CLOSED from the 7th April to the −21st April, both days inclusive.

carry forward the balance of Tis. 4.314 14 to THE DAIRY FARM CO., LD. xether with statement of Accounts to the gist next year's account. Hongkong Hotels baro weakened to $84 and can be obtained at the rate. Hongkong Lands have strengthened ta Stop after sales at $99. Sales of Humphreys. Eitates have been effected in small lots at $8.65 Shanghai Lands have appreciated to Tls. 1171 at which price they are wanted.

"1

Cotton Mills-Hongkong Cottons era ob- tainable at 59. Ewos have declined to Tk. 115, but there are buyers at the rate. According to latest advices by mail, the quotations of other Northern Mills are as follową :-Internationals

are Specializing in a Line of BACON and HAM..

EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY.

Only 60 cents a lb.

CUT OR UNCUT. Hongkong, 27th March, 1909.

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Th. 93, Lad Kung Mows Tis. 103, and Soy THE DAIRY FARM CO., LD.

Chees Tis. 350.

Miscellaneous-China Borneoshavackroged- bands at Stat, and there are further inquiries. Hongkong Electrics are a request a Si8. but none are obtainable.at: the price. There 238.746,16 || are sellers of Hongkong Ices at the reduced 86,971.89 rate of $190. Watsons are wanted at $9 and 13,515.33 William Powells at Sij In the North, Lang. kats have buyers at Tis, 7871, while Sumatras $3,376,605.02 have been sold at Tis, 130,

WORKING ACCOUNT. 1907, ON SIST DECEMBER, 1918. To Nett premium......$2,159,517,75

To Transfer fees

To Interest.

Exchange. The Bank's selling rate on Lon den is 1/84: on demand. The TT rate on Shangbai is 75

Dividenda Payable-Green Island Cements 139,486.00 final of so conts for 1958, payable on the 741.80 | 3rd April China Borneon-dividend of $1,20 share for 1908, payable on the 5th April, par $7,299.746.55 Anglo-French Lands-dividend of Tis, 6 per 66,389.69 share payable on the 2nd April. Yangures-----

-Final of $1 for 1907 and interim of $3 for a/c 254,431.29 1908, making in all $15 per share, payable in Shanghai on the 7th April:* Unlous-Final 16,912,67 of 5x7 for 1997, and interim of $30 for 1908, 1,375,33281 making in all 547,per share payable on the

g1st April,

By Agency commissions.............$ Head office, branches and. agency charges'..... Remuneration to directors, committees and auditors........ Losser and claima pald....... Retiring allowance in Austra

BUTTER.

"By Order of the Board of Directors,

C. MONTAGUE'EDE, 7. Бестелагу, Hongkong, 26th March, 1909.

Intimations.

COLD STORAGE,

fa56

THE ICO

THE HONGKONG ICK COMPANY,

COLD STORAGE available at EAST POINT, Stores will be Üpen at to A. M. und 4:FIM,

pazískable goods.

BUTTERCU Brand ......73 cents per lb dally, Sunday excepted, to receive and deliver

"DAIRYMAID"- "DAISY"

ALSO

FINE PASTRY BUTTER ...60 BEST COOKING BUTTER.(0

On and after 1st April, we will make no extra charge for cash purchases in small money. nongkong, 27th March, roog,

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SALK OF ART COLLECTION.

UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY OFFERED,

We would draw the attention of our readers to the sale of the late Mr. A. - P. Marty's vald: able collection of works of art by public auction next Monday and on the following day, The late" geotioman's trate, as a copooliear is well 27,195,19 | Forward Settlements. The following dates known, and those who take an interest in

como bare bear fived by the Stockbroker Associa- valuable ching and other household embellish| 1,740,262.59

tion of Hongkong for Forward Settlements:ments of the same character can rest assured that they will be afforded an opportunity of 107,572.54

March Settlement yoth Marchi April

30th April

purchasing articias of exceptional value. The collection includès vases of various description, china bronza, jada and ivories, carvad sivory figures, cloisonne ware and a handsome set of household "furniture, House-holders should not miss this opportunity of adding to their HINESS WOULD WAs victimized in: Queen's | family collection and should certainly, bs, able Road Tast night. She was who watched,

#

Bon of 237 paid to contri- bators Interim dividend of $3 per

Balance

¡77,000.00 459,912,42 $3,599,746 55

May.

July August

WORKING ACC NT) 1905, OWUJIFT) DECEMBER 1908.

rth year of Hegen Tung and disorderly. In his defence he had call ersons found dealing in some serions aspersions on police-officer/ opium thereafter shall be amenable which had no foundation in fact, and which To Nett premium,

ishment as if they were selling go to gaol for two months”

was a serious mallar: fle would pay a fine of To Interest,

Hon

Police Court this morales.

31st May

29th Jane.

solb July.

30th August.

acked by a coolie, to effect a few good bargains's from her out, and the day, following. If thế,

captar sex mas son

Ela the through no fault of the auctionser

Goo

G. K. HAXTON,

Fongkong, Cth January, 1909,

NOTICE

IR, LUHON FAN, a Chiseno graduate

M3 dorature, has been a teaches

to Kuropeau officials and merchants in this Colony for over ten years, y

He has a good" methad' of, training Euro- posms to pats in the Chinese examination, and is possessed of a first ráte certificate a Chiöese teacher.

-Those who intend learning, the Chinese Hongkong Telegraph office or direct to 37, language "arò requested to write care of Hollywood Read, and floor,

Hongkong, 27th February, 1909,

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OTHE CHINA PROVIDENT LOAN" AND.

MORTGAGE, CO, ED.

(CAPITAL PAID UP 201...$1,250,003).

Loans on Mortgage ofHouse Property, &c. Goods received on Storage, Advancos máün

Merchandise, Loans made on the Providant System.

Rates and Paniculars on application VOTRE OFFICE OF VERTRESS TRUSTER EXECUTOR OF WILLS,

TORNI

WAN TOMES ON

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