H
NOTIOR.
Communications resposting Udeeksaments, Hubscriptions, Printing, Binding, &e, should be addressed DIY PREs įally, and "special business matter THE MANAGER)
Advertisements and Suhleriptorks which are mot ordered for a fixed period will be continued suntil countermanded.
-E.O. Bon, 33. Alephone No. 18. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
·BEKANNTMACHUNG.
IE Dekeuntbuchung aus dem diesseitigon Denter, wine line resetih vorgeschriebene Verooffentlichungen werden im Jahre 1910 darch. den
"OSTASIATISCHEN LLOYD'
"HONGKONG DAILY PRESS "
und die
erfolgen.
KAISERLICH DEUTSCHES
KONSULAT Swatau, den 16. Dezember 1909 [1537
R.
THE OFFICES of the SANITARY'
ENTERTAINMENT
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 18TH, 1909.
THEATRE
* ROYAL.
"NDRE the Distinguished Patronage of
H. E. THE GOVERNOR.
GRAND MINSTREL PERFORMANCE.
Br THE MINISTREL TROUPE OF THE
U. 8. NAVY CRUISER WEST VIRGINIA,"
AT THE
THEATRE ROYAL.
ON
T5: PARTMENT wil bo BARMOTEL THE 22ND AND 23RD DECEMBER,
from 20, Des Voeux Road Central to tho Second Floor of BEACONSFIELD, Battery Path,
on SUNDAY, the 19th inst.
AT 9-P,M_________
All communications to the Department should (PROCEEDS IN AID OF THE
be sent to BEACONFIELD on and after the
19th inst
W. BOWEN ROWLANDS, Secretary, Hongkong, 18th December, 1909.
E.
(1536
R
HARBOUR MASTER'S DEPARTMENT.
I formation has been received from the Military Authorities that GUN PRACTICE will be carried out as under:
T IS HEREBY NOTIFIED that in-
On MONDAY, the 20th December:
From the East of Hongkong and from Devil's Feak in South Easterly to North-Easterly direction, commencing at 7 P.M., and finishing (if the range is clear) at about 10 P.M. A clear range is required up to 6,250 yards.
On TUESDAY, the 21st December
From the West of Hongkong and Sto
euiters in a Bouth-Wasterly to North- Westerly direction, commencing at 10 A.M., and finishing (if the range is clear) ut about 2P.M. A clearrange is required up to 10,700 yards:
If the weather is unfavourable on the
above date, practice will take place on the 1ollowing day,
All ships, junks and other vessels are to keep clear of the range,"
BASIL TAYLOR, Commander, H.N.,
Harbour Master, &o.
[1538
Hongkong, 17th Desember, 1909.
R.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
and
PARTICULAR CONDITIONS of be held on THURSDAY, the 23rd day of December, 109, at 3 P.M., at the Offices of the PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, by Order of HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR, of One Lot of CROWN LAND at Tokwawan comprising portions of the foreshere and sea bed, for a term of 25 years, with the option of renewal at Crown Rent to be axed by the Surveyor of His MAJESTY THE KING, for one further term af, 75 year
1339
Registry
PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.
Localit
Boundary Mexaurence
Pre-
natura
a
CHINESE Y. M. Q. A.
TICKETS: $3, $2 & $1.
BOOKING AT S. MOUTRIE & Co. Hongkong, 16th December, 1909. (1527
AUCTIONS
PUBLIC AUCTION.
to Sell by Public Auction, HE Untersigned have received instructions
FOR ACCOUNT OF THE CONCERNED, TO-MORROW (SATURDAY).
the 18th DECEMBER, 1909, at 2,30 r.., at their Sales Booms, No. 8, Do Vanx Roan,
corner of Loo House Street,
A VARIED ASSORTMENT OF XMAS TUYS;
ALMO
A for Lute of LACE CURTAINS 'and ANKA JEWELRY,
(Particulars from Catalogne).
Ou View en FRIDAY, P.M. Tarms
As Urmat:
HUGHES & HOUGH,
Auctioneer. Hongkong, 14th December, 1909.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
[1518
DARTICULARS and CONDITIONS of
INSURANCES
TOETH BRITISH AND MERCAN-
TILE INSURANCE COMPANY. WITH WHICH I INCORPOEATED THE
TO LET
TO LET
SOLIGNUM.”
1 SINGON & CO.
IRON STEEL METAL and HARD.
WARE MERCHANTS. Wholesale and Retail Inmongers Pig Iron and Foundry Coko Importers General Store LOONG STREET, (2nd Street, meat of Central Market) Telephone No. 515. Messrs
OCEAN MARINE INSURANCE CO. NO 2 BEACONSFIELD ARCADE A perfect preservative stain for Wood keepers and Shipchandlers. Nos. 35 & 37, Hrv
TOTAL FUNDS AT: 51st DxOMBRE, 1909
£19,121,310
L Authorised Capital, £6,000,000 Babacribed Capital 3,275,000 Paid-up Capital 1,212,500 00 II. Fire Funds 3,204,753 7.10 Company, are prepared to ACCEPT RISKS against FIRE at Current Rates.
facing the Parade Grand, PREMISES Lately rooted by Gordon & Co., known as 21, Whitefold, Shauki wan Road:
PREMISES at SHAMEEN, CANTON, now in oceanation of the Canton Kowloon Railway.
Stone And Brickwork
It protects against Decay, Fangus, Dry Rot ravages of insects and vermin (especially the white ant) and the setion of the weather.e
SOLIGNUM" REALLY DOES WHAT
FOR SALE
5583
A
IS CLAIMED FOR IE, as may be seen from A Quantity of NETTING for Tennis
The Undersigned, AGENTS for the above FooruONDAL (farnished), No, 100, Poak, the testimonials of the Governments of India,
SHEWAN, TOMES & CO.,
Agonts Hongkong, 14th August, 1909. [908
NOTICE.
TAYING been sppointed. 4.GENTS in
■ Hongkong for the WESTERN ASSURANCE COMPANY, we are prepared to accept approved European and Chinese Binks at Current Rates
JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & BON," Hongkong, 18th August, 1909. [1083
HAM AND
to October, 1910. Tennis Court and very Large Garden.
The EYRIE, No. 13, Peak, Six Rooms BEACONSFIELÚ ARČADE, 2 Rooma on 1st Floor, well suited for Offices.
No 25, SHELLEY STREET (no Home); GODOWNS in Duddell Street. HOUSES in BELILIOS TERRACE, ROBINSON ROAD, newly painted and color washed, exceptionally cheap rentals,”
FOR SALE. Ton CREST, at Pask, com- manding a Magnificent View of the Harbour and Adjasont Islands,
Apply to
LINSTEAD & DAVIS, 3rd Floor, Alexandra Huildingu. Hongkong 15th December, 1909. .[200
TO LET FURNISHED.
BACON ANTALLON," 126A, Barker Road.
“ HONEYSUCKLE" BRAND HAMS AND SIDES AT 60 CENTS PER LB.
SHOULDERS
PAT 45 CENIS PEE LB.
THE
DAIRY FARM CO., LTD.
EXCURSION, TO MACAO.
OB EVERY SUNDAY,
THE S.S. ON LEE,"
[563
Wear Western New Market, at 9 Air,
7ILL depart from PING ON WHARF,
Returning from Macro at 5 PM.
1er CABIN (Single Faro "SALOON
2ND CLAS
· Children under 12 yoors Half Price. Hongkong, 17th December, 1909.
LEN TING
$1.20
1.50
the Sudan, etc.
In Drame and Barrels of Varions Colours Prospectus and all further information from
4:SIEMSSEN & Co.
Courte, etc. TABLE BILLIARD SETS, SLATE BEDS, from $40.00
CHINA EXPRESS CO.,
··3, Daddell Street. [60 THER
(Machinery Dept.), Hongkong, DIRECTORY AND CHRONICLE
Solo Agents Hongkong, 8th December, 1909.
11494
PENINSULAR
FOR 1909 Coples may be obtained at the "HONGKONG DALLY PRESS" Office, or from Booksellers throughout the Far East.
ORIENTAL
STEAM NAVIGATION CO.
Seen by
S.S.
[1497
Beat $225 per Month. appointment only. Apply to
GODDARD & DOUGLAS. Hongkong, 9th December, 1909,
TO LET.
HOUSE-in. Wong Nai Chong Road
A HOUSE in RIPON TERRACE. OFFICES TO LET, No. 2, Connaught Road,
3rd Floor.
No.
Boad.
3, CLIFTON GARDENS, Conduit No. 10, DES YEUX ROAD CENTRAL, Ist foor.
OFFICES.in YORK BUILDING. GODOWNS in PRATA EAST, BLUB BUILDINGS and No. 16B,, Dea Vanz Road next to the HONGKONG HOTEL.
FLATS in MORETON TERRACE. Apply to-
THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST-
MENT & AGENCY CO., LD. Hongkong, 1st December, 1909. [97
TO LET
ROAD, Kowloon. [1531 NO. 1 GARDEN
Eight Boomed House and Tennis Court Apply to
EM. H. NEMAZEE,
9. Peddar's Hil Hongkong, 14th August, 1909.
SURGEON DENTIST,
No. 10, D'AGUILAR STREET
TERMS VERY MODERATE.
Consaltation Free, Hongkong, 21st September, 1905.
DR. M, H. CHAUN.
11221
Bates DENTISTRY. THE latest, Method of the AMERICAN
33, QUREN'ą ROAD CENTRAL
[1152
Petting by Public Auction Sale, to be held on MONDAY, the 20th day of December, 1909, at r, at the Offlops of the PUBLIC WORKS DBRATMENT, by Order of From the University of Pennsylvania, USA. HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR, of One Lot of CROWN LAND scarier of Shin Hinganghaug, 17th April, 1907. Street and Hollywood Road, in the Colony of Hongkong, for a term of 75 years, with the option of renewal at a Crowa Bout to be fired by the Suryayor of His MAJESTY THE KING, for one further term of 75 years. --
[1611
PARTICULARS OF THE LOT
Registry No.
** of Shin
Hollywood
Locality
Bandar
Measures
(Approximate)
Contents
“Annual Beint
*/ Upset Price..
TO LET
TO LET
D. A. W.,
TO LET.
[1073
TOS 20 and 21, PRAYA, KENNEDY TOWN, Two Extensive Two-Storied Semi-Detached Godorus; Ground Surface of Cement Concrete.
No. 1A, PRAYA, KENNEDY TOWN, One All are in First-Class Condition, suitable for Extensive Two Storied Godown
staring Rice, Flour, oto.
Rents moderate.
Apply to
ANALDAVID SASSOON & Co., La. Hongkong, 8th November, 1769
TO LET.
NE SPACIOUS GODOWN, No. 125,
Wanchai Rosa.
MACEDONIA.”
(10,500 TONS.)
CAPTAIN C. D. BENNETT, R.N.R.
THIS THROUGH MAIL STEAMER FOR MARSEILLES AND LONDON
• VIA BOMBAY WILL LEAVE HONGKONG ON MARCH 19TH, 1910, STAYING AT BOMBAY 24 HOURS ONLY AND IS DUE TO ARRIVE AT
MARSEILLES LONDON
FARES TO LONDON:
APRIL 16TH. APRIL 23RD.
1ST SALOON £71.10 SINGLE; £106.14 RETURN.
2ND
£48.8
For Further Particulars, apply to
£72.12
E A HEWETT, SUPERINTENDENT,
1075
SOUTH MANCHURIA RAILWAY CO.
SHORTEST
AND QUICKEST ROUTE BETWEEN THE FAR EAST AND EUROPE, VIA DAIKEN.
WINTER SCHEDULE.
(BYFECTIVE FROM UCt. 28TH, 1909). THRICE WEEKLY EXPRESS TRAIN SERVICE, composed of excellently equipped Sleeping, Dining and 1st clasa Cars, operated between Dairen and Changchun în connection with the Trans-Siberian Express Trains and with the Dairen-Shanghai Direct Steamer Service by the S.8. KOBE MARU" and "SAIKIO MALE" (2.877 tons each) as follows:--
NORTH-BOUND.
LeaveShanghai (Steamer) (Steamer)
Arrive Dairen
-19
Thursday Saturday
12.00-8. Bunday
9.49 p.m. 10.10 p.m.
Apply to
REUTER BRÖCKELMANN & Co. Hongkong, 20th September, 1909.-
LY.
1911
AY.
Mukden
In
TO LET.
Ar.
-Changshun
Lv.
(Russian
5.30 am. 6:30a.m.
Monday
Ar.
-Harbin
"N
3.20 p.m.
Saturday or Banday
Monday or Tuesday Tuesday
Friday
Wednesday Saturday.
Connecting at Harbin with
SOUTH-BOUND,
Connecting at Harbin with
State Express for Moscow.
Wagon-Lits State
11.251.16
for Masoow.
State Ex State
press from Express from
St. Pet's..
Moscow. Tuesday
Express-for St. Pet'g.
Wagon-Lila
from MOBUDW
Thursday
Saturday
5.08 .. Wednesday
Friday
Sunday
3.00 pm
Sunday
Ver
Friday
Tuesday
3.8. A......
feet feet feet feet
105,000
Co2 16,750
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD, BREMEN. IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE.
FOR EUROPE.
THE Steamship
THE
"PRINZ LUDWIG," Captain F. v. Binzer, will leave TO-DAY, the 18th inst., at 1 P.M.
NORDDEUTSQUER LLOYD,
MELCHERS & Co.. General Agents. Hongkong, 18th Deccomber, 1909,
15
AUSTRIAN LLOYD'S STEAM NAVI- GATION COMPANY,
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
From TRIESTE, PORT SAID, SPEZ, ADEN, BOMBAT, COLOMBO, PE NANG AND SINGAPORE.
THE Company's Steamship
"PERSIA," having arrived, Consigneas of Cargo are hereby informel that their Goody are being landed at. their risk, into the hazardous and/or extra hazardows Godowns of The Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company, Ltd., whence delivery may be obtained.
The Steamer brings Cargo from
Styrua ex 8.2. "Styria," transhipped at
Port Said.
Smyrns ex 8.8. "Ettore," transhipped at
Port Said.
戚
leet fest
fet feet
"2" 6"
FUBLIC AUCTION.
̧12 (4,399.
TAuction,
THE Undersigned will Sell by Public
O WEDNESDAY. the 22nd DECEMBER, 1909, at 2.30 PM, at his Bales Rooms, Daddell Street, WEITE WITNEY BLANKETS, LACE CURTAINS.. HAND-EMBROIDERED PILLOW CASES, TOP-SHEETS.
SHEETING, BLEACHED
WARP SHEETING, SATIN QUILTS, TRAVEL- LING RUGS, TOWELS and BATH SHEETS, DOUBLE. DAMASK TABLE CLOTHS and SERVIETTES,
80, 20
ALBO
&c.
A VARIED ASSORTMENT OF TMAS (OYS and JEWELLEY. (suitable for X'mas Presents. The above are all just unpacked. On View on TURDAY, P... Terms-As Usual.
GEO. P. LAMMERT,
Auctioneer. Hongkong, 17th December, 1909,
B.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
1534
To Sell by Public Auction,
HE Undersigned have received instructions
On TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY,
the 28th and 29th- D-cember, 1909, at 10 AM H. M. NAVAL ESTABLISHMENTS, SUNDRY OLD AND SURPLUS
URNISHED HOUSE at the PEAK, from
1st January to October, 1910. Apply to N
Care of "Daily Press". Office. Hongkong, 11th December, 1909. [1507
TO LET.
NOB. 32 and 69, CATNE ROAD.
Apply to
HO U MING, 81, Queen's Road Central. Hongkong, 8th December, 1909. [1177
TO LET OR FOR SALE. DERRINGTON, PEAK ROAD, No. 8. SHORNCLIFFE, Garden Road, 7.
For Particulars apply to
C. WCHRÖTER King's fuildings, IIInd., Care of Garrels, Borner & Co. Hongkong, 1st December, 1909, (1140
N
IN NO.6, DES VEUX ROAD CENTRAL,
In No. 5, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL Vietaris Building, Rooms suitable for Offices,
ROOMS lu Collage Chambore No. 31 Wyndham Street.
DAVID SASSOON & Co, LTD. Hongkong, 19th December, 1909. [1054
TO LET.
KING'S BUILDINGS.
FFICES faning the Harbour from about Ostober, at present in occupation of Mesure, JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., LTD.
Apply
(Russian Train)* | 11.25.m.
Train
9.40 p.m.
10.00. p.m.
5.20 am,
Leave-Harbin Arcive-Changchun. (
Lv
Ar. Mukden
LT.
THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST- MENT & AGENT CO., LD. Hongkong, 1st December, 1909. [818
Ar Lv. Ar. Shangha
-Dairen
(Steamer)
TO LET.
TO. 2, ELLIOTT CRESCENT, ROBIN- TO LET.
SÓN ROAD, Six Roomed House, with Outhouse, Commanding & Fine View of the TO. 3, MORRISON HILL. Immediate Harbour,
entry. Apply
Apply to MESSES. JARDINE, MATHESON
& Co., LTD. Hongkong, 10th December, 1999. (1500
TO LET:
ODOWNS No. 7, 8 and 10, and the Top Floor of No. 3, (Tang Lap Ting's Godowns East Pointj.
Immediate Possession. Rent exceptionally moderate.
Apply to
KAM FOOK
No. 107, Wallington Street, behind the Stag Hotel or Keeper of
No. 6, Godown on the Spot. Hongkong, 28th May, 1909.
TO LET.
1797
6oz Ra"Meteovich," transhipped at NAVAL PICTUALLING STORES.ODOWN, No. 4, Praya, Kennedy Town;
Venico
Trieste. Venico ex as "Tebe," transhipped at
Trieste:
Trieste ex-s.a. Koerbar," transhipped at
Bombay. Optional Cargo will be discharged here nulesa notice to the contrary be given immediately.
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods
Comprising:
Old and Surplus Naval Stores-FIRE TERNS, TOOLS, OLD IRON and METAL ENGINE, HOSES LAMPS and LAN- ELECTRIC CABLES,
SWITCHES, HYDRAULIC PUMP COAL SACKS, CANVAS BAGS, OLD INDIA-RUBBER, OLD LEATHERS, CARPETS, MAT-
have left the Godowns, and all Claims must be TINGS, OLD BOATS, FURNITURE, & sent to the office of the Undersigned-buforo NOON on the 24th inst, or they will not be recognised.
Stores.c
Apply
THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST- MENT & AGENCY CO.. LD. Hongkong, 1st December, 1909, [1340
STORAGE
FOR CUAL, Timpaz, &c.
10 BE LET, & Portion of MARINE LOT T NO 25+ NORTH POINT, Suitable Óld and Surplus Viotusling PROVISIONS, SEAMEN'S CLOTHING, for above Purpose. EXTENSIVE WATER
All broken, okafed and damaged goods are to BLANKETS, OFFICERS MESS TRAPS, FRONT. DEEP WATER.
he left in the Godowns, when they will be ex-(A Quantity of Electro-plated Articles and amined on the 24th inet, at 10 AM
No Fire Insurance has been offected, and y Goods remaining in the Godowns after the
24th inst, will be subject to rent.
Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
SANDER, WIELER & Co,
Agents,
Hongkong, 17th December, 1909.
Table Linse), IMPLEMENTS, STAMEN'S
Also FOR SALE.
Portions of MARINE LOTS Nos. 31 & 36
MESS UTENSILS, CAK STATES, &o, doan PRAYA EAST. Approximate AREA
Catalogues will be issued trad TERMS OF SAME AS Customary-
43,000 SQUARE FT. 999 YEARS' LEASE.
For Particulars, apply
HUGHES & HOUGH,
Government Auctioneers.
Hongkong, 17th December, 1909.
[1532
GEO. FENWICK & Co., Tan, Hongkong, 8th June, 1906.
[96
E. I D'ALMADA » CASTRO, 33, Queen's Road Central.. Hongkong, 7th July, 1909.
[936
TO LET
ODOWN, No. SA. DUDDELL STREET, Apply to
THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST MENT & AGENCY CO., LD, Hongkong, 1st December, 1909.
[SB-
TO BE LET. W
7ITH Possession from March, 1910.
(Unfurnished or
the if desired farnituro could be taken over at a valuation.)
"TAN MOE, Pork Road. Bix Kovesi semi-detached house, commanding a good view of the harbour. Tennis Court and Vegetable Garden
NEW and COMMODIOUS SHOPS, Nathan Road, Kowloon,, Immediate Possession. Cheap Rentals.
... KOWLOON MARINE LOT 48. Yanustil, Ares 85,200 square foot with. 255 foot Sex Frontage. Especially suited for Storage of Coal, Timber, d
Apply to
.
KUMPHREYS ESTATE & FINANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. Hongkong, 1st December, 1909. [1258-1471
TO LET,
N from 1st December.
TO. 2 OLD BAILEY. Possession
Apply to
AREATOON V. APCAR & Co., 15, Des Voux Road, Hongkong, 5th November, 1909, [1388
*Russian Train Time is 23 minutes earlier than 8. M. R. Time. TICKET AGENCIES The Company's Railway and Steamer Tickets ́are obtainable at all the Agencies of the International Sleeping Car and Express Trains Co. and Messrs. Thos. Cook & Ben;
RAILWAY HOTELS-YAMATO HOTEL (Tel. Add: "YAHATÓ ")
At Dairen, Port Arthur and Changchun, alse Tery shortly at Mukden, all under thá Company's management.
FUSHUN COAL
FRESH STOCKS ALWAYS ON HAND AT DAIREN AND NEWCHWANG DEPOTS. SOUTH MANCHURIA RAILWAY COMPANY, DAIREN.
Tol. Add: MaxTrau" Codes: A.B.C, 5th Ed., AT, and Lieber's. [137-722
PASSENGER SEASON 1910..
IN 25 DAYS TO ITALY
BY THE
MAGNIFICENT N.D.L. LINERS
Tors. REG.
"PRINZESS ALICE"-
Capt. F. GBOSCH,
10,911
ON MARCH 23RD.
"KLEIST"
9,000
ON APRIL 6TH.
Capt. O. FARNKE.
"PRINZ LUDWIG
9,630
ON APRIL 20тH.
Capt. F. v. BINZER.
CALLING AT NAPLES; GENOA, ALGIERS; GIBRALTAR AND SOUTHAMPTON
1226]
AUTO-LAND PASSENGERS,
Early Booking Reconimended,
For Particulars, apply to
MELCHERS& GREIAL AGUNG