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ON WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY, the 11th and 12th September, 1912, at 10 A.M., Bach day, at BM. NAVAL YARD, and at KowrSON DEPOT,
OLD AND SURPLUS NAVAL AND VICTUALLING STORES,
Comprising
NEW BOYS will be oxamined and Classified on FRIDAY, 13th, and SATURDAY, 14th September, each day beginning as 9 ..
BY ORDER. Hongkong. 9th September, 1912.
FOR SALE.
#1065
NE MOTOR SPEED LAUNCH. DIXIE, gauranteed 20 knots per hour, Jangth 42 feet overall, breadth 6 ft.5 in, draft 2 t. 6 in., 12. Cylinder Aftes Craig Engine,
100 HP. Teakwood Hall, is thorough good order sad condition.
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Care of "Daily Press" Omes.. [1070, Hongkong, 10th September, 1912,
THE HONGKONG WEEKLY PRESS & CHINA OF RRLAND TRADE REPORT
is now ready and contains:-
Far Eastern News,
Leading Articles:-
Great Britain and Tibet. Eugenics,
The Hongkong Police, Force. Surplus Women in England.
Fruit Growing in the New Territory. Patriotism in Japan.
Emigation from Hongkong. Random Reflections. Hongkong News.
The Village Elders in the New Territory. The Burglary on the Peak, Revenue and Expenditure in the New
Territories,
A Smart Capture. Shorthand Successes.
A Military Adviser for Chint. First Officer Charged with Neglect of
Duty.
OLD AND SUBPLUSAS HOSES, BRASS
NAVAL STORES: LEATHER and CANVAS and PHOSPHOR BRONZE SHIVERS, OLD IRON and STEEL, OLD BRASH and OLD METAL, ZINC ASHES, VERTICAL ENGINES, PROPELLERS, ELECTRIC CABLE, OLD BUNTING, CANVAS BAGS, COIE CORDAGE, MANILA HAWSER, INDIA RUBLER, BOATS, MASTS, CAR. PETS, &c., BLANKETS, BARRICOES.
OLD AND
AND SUBPLUS VICTUALLING STORES: PROVISIONS, Sermen's CLOTHING, BLANKETS, Officers' Mens TRAPS (A
of ELECTRO-PLATED Chinese Companies on the Hongkong ARTI
TABLE LINEN1 Seaman's Mess UTENSILS, OAK STAVES, Tuilor SEWING MA CHINES, WEIGHING MACHINES, hai.
and
$10.,
800.
Prosecution Under the Stamp Ordinance. Another Exodus from Canton. St. Stephen's College, Hongkong. The Repablic of China.
Register.
U.S. Transport Sunk at Shanghai. Court Stenographers Wanted at Shang-
Dr. Sun Yat-sen at Peking. N.B. The Sule will commence at 10A.M. The Executed Generals. on WEDNESDAY, 11th, at the Naval Yard, where The Conspiracy Case at Brout.. the Biores to be sold there will be disposed of, Opiam Cultivation in China. after which the sale will be continued at the Kowloon Depot, where certain Naval Stores ns The Chinees Government and Opium..
Supreme Court,
shown in the Catalogue and all the Victualling Stores will bo sọkl
Terins of Bale-Aa detailed in the Catalogus.
HUGHES & HOUGH, By Appointment, Auctioneers to the Admiralty.
Hongkong, 10th September, 1912.
FOR SHANGHAI
THE P. & O. 8. N. Co.'s Steamship
"DEVANHA," ...
(1069
Captain W. R. Hinkey, L.N.I will leave for Shanghai ou THURSDAY, the 12th inst, at NOON.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
H. W. . SĦALLARD.
Acting Superintendent.
Hongkong, 9th September, 1912.
North Borneo Chamber of Commerce. The Freight Markets.
Mining in Hunan Province. The Oriental Brewery.
The Burglary Epidemic, Larcenies in the City.
Issue of New Chinese Postage Stampa.
Prisoner Escapes.
The Wongmoon Piracy.
Sales of Crown Land.
Mails to Europe vid Siberia, Typhoon Alarms.
The Tronoh Tin Mines.
The Weihaiwei Accident.
Local Sport
H.M.8. Waterwitch
Trade of Singapore.
[1
The New Territories.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES
FOR SHANGHAI, KOBE (AND)
YOKOHAMA.
HE Company's Steamship
THE
"SYDNEY,"
Captain Costa, will be despatched for the above Ports on or about the 13th inst., at 6 P.M.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
Agenti
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F. THOMAS,
Hongkong 9th September, 1912,
"GLEN" LINE OF STEAMERS.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
ANTWERP, HULL,
AND SINGAPORE
FROM
THE Steamabig
LONDON
"GLENFARG," Captain W. L. Hurtuell, having arrived from the above Porta, Consignoes of Cargo are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed at their risk into the Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company Limited, Kowloon, and stored at Consignees' risk and expense.
All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on MONDAY, 16th inst., at 10 AM.
All Claims must be presented within FirTDEN Daxe of the Stoomer's arrival bere, after which date they cannot be recognized.
Sunk.
The Tragic Death of General Anderson's
Son. Exemplary Beutence on S'hai, Gamblers. Correspondence:----
Hongkong Police Forte.
The Hemp Industry in the Philippines. The Copra Trade of the Philippines. Canadian Pacifc Dividend. Company Reports :--
The Hongkong Hotel Co., Ltd. Company Meetings
Astor House Hotel Co., Ltd., *Shanghai, Hongkong Hotel Co., Ltd.
Indian Pig-Iron for Japan. The Impeachment Question. Telegrams.
Missing Opium.
Big Blaze at Shaukiwan
Accident at the Naval Yard. Canton News.
Property Sale.
The Need for Wireless.
The Trade of Canton in 1811. The Diocesan Girls' School. Commercial. Shipping.
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$1 Cash for three copies. Subscription: $1 per annum, pay- able in advance; postage $2.
Hongkong, 10th September, 1912.
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining undelivered after the 16th inst: will be subjectA
to-rent.
No Fire Insurauca has been effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
SHEWAN, TOMÉS & Co., Agents. Hongkong, 9th September, 1912.
11064
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CHINESE CLEEK with some knowledge of Typewriting and Ganeral Store Work. Apply stating Sahiry to
X. X. X., Care of Dally Press" Ofos. [1060 Hongkong, 7th September, 1912.
LIGHTERAGE.
THE HONGKONG AND KOWLOON WHARF AND GODOWN Co. undertake every description of lighter work, inelading transhipments in the Harbour, delivery to any water frontage in the Colony, and conveyance to Canton and West Biver corts Smali anantities handled and specially low raten quoted for large quantitie.
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INTIMATION!
CRAWFORD
NEW STOCK OF
BANKS
ENTERTAINMENT
THE
YOKOHAMA
THEATRE
SPECIE
BANK
LIMITED.
Authorised Cafetal......Yen 48,000,000 PAID-UP CAFITAL.................................. You 30,000,000
BOYAL
WORLD'S TOUR 1911-12-13.
THE EMINENT ACTOR,
ELSBETH FUN............. 17,500,000 ALLAN
HEAD OFFICE—YOKOHAMA, Branches and Agencies st Antung-Helen Liao-Yang Ryojan
[Port Arthur)-
WILKIE,
Supported by powerful. London Company, including the talented Actress,"
FREDISWYDE
& Co.
Calcatta
Bombay
Londos Ban Francisc
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Lyons Shanghal
Dairen (Dany)
Nagasaki
violling
MISS
Hanhow
New York Tokyo
Honolulu
Osaks
Kobe
Pokia
TENNIS RACKETS
From $7.50 Each.
TENNIS
BALLS
From $10.00 Per Doz.
TENNIS NETS, POSTS,
MARKERS, etc.
NEW SHAPES
IN
TENNIS SHOES
From $6.00
TENNIS BOOTS
From $7.50
JAEGER SWEATERS
From $6.50
TENNIS SHIRTS
From $2.50
STRAW HATS
From $2.00
TELEPHONE 97.
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BANKS
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HONGKONG GENERAL CHAMBER OF THE BANK OF TAIWAN, LIMITED
COMMERCE.
NOTICE.
SPECIAL MEETING
of Members
A will be held TO-DAY (TUESDAY), the 10th September, 1912, at 4 oslonk P. the CHAMBER ROOM, ST. GEORGE'S BUILDING, to nominate a Mother of the Chamber to fill the place of the Honourable Mr. E. A. HEWETT, C.M.G. daring his absence on leave, as the Hen, Mr. MURRAY STEWART is shortly leaving the Colony.
Notice in writing of the names of Candidatos and of their Proposers and Seconders to be lodged with the Secretary at least 48 hours before the time appointed for holding the General Meeting.
By Order,
E. A. M. WILLIAMS, Secretary. Hongkong, 3rd September, 1912 (1047
DOUGLAS
STEAMSHIP
LIMITED,
COMPANY,
THE ORDINARY GENERAL MEET. THE
ING of SHAREHOLDERS in the above Company will be held at the Company's Offices, on SATURDAY, the 21st SEPTEMBER 1912, at Noon, for the of roodving the
purpose Report of the General Managers together with a Statement of Accounts to 30th June, 1912.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 7th to 21st September, 1912, both days inclusive.
DOUGLAS, LAPRAIK & Co.,
General Managers.
(1035 Hongkong, 2nd September, 1912
NOTICE.
HAVE This Day Established Myself as
SHARE AND GENERAL BROKER.
M. D. SILAS.
4. Ice House Street,
Telephone 270, and STOCKKROKERS' ABSOCIATION, Hongkong, 1st September, 1912. [1048
IN THE MATTER of the COMPANIES
ORDINANCE No. 58 of 1911,
and
IN THE MATTER of the SAM WANG LAND INVESTMENT, LOAN & AGENCY CO, LTD.
(IN LIQUIDATION).
A First and Final Dividend of $100 per cent. has been Doclared in the above matter,
Nthe above-mentioned Dividend may be 【OTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that received at the Offices of Mesars. PERCY SMITH, First Floor, on FRIDAY, the 13th day of SETH & FLEMING, 5. Queen's Road Central September, 1912, between the hours of 10 a.M. and 12.30 P.M., and on any subsequent day
between the same hours.
Crediter applying for payment must prodave say Bills of Brohange or other Securities held by them and must Sign a receipt in the prescribed form.
Date this Bixth day of September, 1912.
J. HENNESSEY SETH,
Liquidator,
YEE CHEONG.
[1062
(INCORPORATED BY SPECIAL. Impreial CHARTER).
Capital Enhecribed (paid up)*** Ten 6,250,000 Capitale Yen 10,000,000 Herr Fund Yen 2,520,000
HEAD OFFION: TAIPHE, FORMOSA,
BEASURED AND ÅGSXCIEN I
Swatow
Amoy Amping Canton Foochow Koding
Taizan
Kobe
Tamaul
Nagsanki Tokyo
Osaka
Tokobama
Shanghai
HONGKONG OFFICE.
3. Das Vœux: Boad. Interent allowed on Current Adeonnta Deposits received on terms which may be had on application.
K. TSUDZURABARA. MaxaJOE. Hongkong, Let May, 1911-
1637
HONGKONG SAVINGS BANK.
THE
Business of the abore Bank is con- dunfed by the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION, Rules may be obtained on application.
INTEREST on deposita is allowed on the Miniman Monthly Balanoss at 34 per cent. per annum.
Depositors may transfer at their option balance 3100 or more to the HONGLONG AND SHANGHAI BANK to be placed on FIXED DEPOST st4 per cent. per annum.
For the Hoxokong and SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION,
N. J. STABE,
Chief Manager. 1st July, 1911.
₤20
Hongkong,
INTERNATIONAL BANKING
CORPORATION.
HEAD OFFICE: 60, Wall Street, New York. LONDON OFFICE: 36, Bishopsgate, M.C.
BRANCHES:-
Bombay Calcutta Canton
Cebu Colon
Kobe Manila
Mexico
Panams Peking
Fengtien (Mukden) Newchwang
INTEREST ALLOWED ON CURRENT ACCOUNTS Deposite resolved for fixed periode st rates to be obtained on application.
TAKEO TAKAMICHI,
Mansgar,
Hongkong, 1st April, 1912.
(443
HUNTER-WATTS.
FOR SIX NIGHTS ONLY,
THURSDAY, SEPT. 12TH, 1912.
COMMENCING :.
THURSDAY, 18TH SEPT.: "SCHOOL
FOR SCANDAL.”
FRIDAY, 13TH SEPT.:
"THE SECOND SHANGHAI
|H
TONGKONG AND
BANKING CORPORATION.
PAID-UP CAPITAL
$15,000,000
RESERVE FUNDS:-
STARLING
SILVER
£1,500,000 at 2/-315,000,000
$17,000,000-
$32,000,000 RESERVE LIABUNTY OF PEOP'TOR$15,000,000
COUET OF DIRECTORS.
E. SHROLIM, Esq.-Chairman.
F. H. ARMSTBONG, Esq., Deputy Chairman.
F. Lieb, Esq.
2. H. Dodwell, Esq.
Andrew Forbes, Esq.
G. Friesland, Esq. O. 8. Gabbay, Esq. G. R. Laurens, Esq.
W.L. Pattenden, Esq. Hon. Mr. C. H. Boni. H. A. Siets, Esq.
CHIEF MANAGME 1 Hongkong-N. J. STABE.
ACTING MANAGER : Shanghai A. G. STEPHAN
LONDON BANKERS:
LONDON COUNTY AND WESTMINSTER
BANK LIMITED.
HONDROZG-INTEREST ALLOWED.
On Current Ascount at the rate of Two par osat. per annum on the Daily Balans.
ON FIXED Darosits, for 3 months, 2) per cont. per Annum, For 6 months, 34 per cent. par Annum. For 12 months, 4 per cent. per Annais,
N. J. STABE..
Chief Manager, [19
Hongkong, 22nd August, 1912.
THE
TIKE CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA
AUSTRALIA AND CHINA.
INCORPORATED BY Royal Charter, 1853, HEAD OFFICE-LONDON.
PAID UP CAPITAL
RESERTE FUND...
***
...£1,200,000 ...£1,650,000
RESERTH LIABILITY OF
РБОРБЕНТОВА...
...£1,200,000 FOREIGN EXCHANGE and General Banking business transnoted.
CURRENT ACCOUNTS opened and FIXED DEPOSITS received for 1 year or shorter periods at rates which will be quoted on application.
WM. DICKSON, Manager.
(133
Hangkong, 12th April, 1912.
1283 MERCANTILE BANK OF
INDIA, LIMITED.
Exams FUND
AUTHORISED Capital SUBSCRIBED PAID UP
214
*
M.
HEAD OFFIOR 1
LONDON, EC.
BRANCHES:
40, Threadneedle Street,
Kandy.
Galle.
Penang.
£1,500,000 1,125,000
562,000
365,000
Bombay
Calcutta
Howrsh
Singapore
Delhi.
Madras.
Kota Bahru, Kelantan.
Karachi.
Rangoon,
Kuala Lumpur, V.M.B. Hongkong,
Colombo.
AGENTS IN JAPAN:
Shanghai.
Mesore, JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., Izv.
BANKERS!
BANK OF ENGLAND,
LONDON JOINT STOCK BANK, LTD. Every description of Banking and Exchange business transacted. Stooks, and Sharos bought and sold on nesount of Constituents. Letters of Credit granted on Agents and Correspondents all over the world.
INTEREST allowed on Current Accounts at 2 per cent, per annum on Daily Balance and on Fixed Deposits at rates which may be ascertained on application...
F. C. MACDONALD, Manager. Hongkong, 7th September, 1912.
(909
MRS. TANQUERAY."
SATURDAY, 14th Sept.:
"THE LIARS."
MONDAY, 16TH SEPT.:
The Costume Play, "DAVID GABRICK."
TUESDAY, 17ru Søet :
G. B. Shaw's Brilliant Comedy, "CANDIDA."
WEDNESDAY, 18TH SEPT:
Oscar Wilde's
" SALOME."
PLANS AT ROBINSON'S.
$3.50
PRICES:
$2 and $1.
Hongkong, 29th August, 1912.
TO LET
TO LET.
[1023
ON SHAMEEN, BRISH CONCESSION.
IX ROOMS and LARGE OFFICES, recently in oconpation of Standard Oil: Best business situation.
Apply to-
T. E. GRIFFITH, Canton.
Canton, 3rd August, 1912.
TO LET.
[966
ARGE SUBSTANTIALLY - BUILT
East Point
LGODOWN, situated on Water Front
For further particulare apply Property Oilce, JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., LTD. Hongkong, 15th August, 1912. 1995
TO LET
ODOWNS in No. 91A and No. 940, Prayn East, Wanshui, from 1st October next. Apply to
KWONG SANG HONG, LTD. 248, Des Voeux Road Contral.
[1061 Hongkong, 7th September, 1912.
TO LET.
HOP with GODOWN attached, Nathan -
Road, Kowloom.
KOWLOON MARINE LOT No. 48 with WHARF.
Apply to
HUMPHREYS ESTATE & FINANCE
Co., LTD., Alexandra Buildings.
Hongkong, 16th August, 1912.
TO LET.
[869
ON 2ND FLOOR, No. 2. PRODIE STEEN,
ONE-ROOMED OFFICE,
Apply Property Offe
“JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., Lrn, Hongkong, 23rd May, 1912
N
TO LET.
[733
EW First Class SIX ROOM HOUSES in Cameron Road, Kowloon, from the let of October next. Moderate ront.
Apply to--
SPANISH DOMINICAN
PROCURATION,
2, Seymour Road.
1010 Hongkong, 27th August, 1912.
TO LET.
MODREENAGH, 21, The PEAK, for Six Months from 1st November.
Apply Property Ofiles,
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., LTD, Hongkong, 4th September, 1912. [1046
TO.
First Floor.
TO LET.
NO 12 BEACONSFIELD ARCADE. No. 13, BEACONSFIELD ARCADE, First Floor,
No. 113 PEAK, KIRKENDOA, FIVE ROOMS, Furnished, immediate possession.
No. 19. SHELLEY STREET. LARGE ROOMS, Central Position, Cheap Rent.
RTEDERLANDSCH.INDISCHE (Godown D).
HANDELSBANK. CAPITAL AND RESERVE $6,800,000 (NETHERLANDS INdia Commmerdar. Basky,
Fhapire
Hongkong Hankow
San Francisco Shanghai
Yokolisma
about £1,400,000-
EVERY DESCRIPTION OF BANKING
BUSINESS transacted. CURRENT ACCOUNTS opened on the usual
terma
DEPOSITS RECEIVED, fited for one year
at 4 per cent, per annum, or for shorter periods, at rates which may be as007. BILLS NEGOTIATED and COLLECTED.
talued on application. MAIL and TELEGRAPHIC REMIT
TANCES mađa.
LETTERS
ERS OF CREDIT and DRAFTS granted on all the principal cities in the World, THE BANK'S CIRCULAR LETTERS OF CREDIT are available all over the World.
ΝΕ
Észamosand 1863.
Paid up Capital B. 14,905,350 (£1,242,112) Authorised Capital EL 15,000,000 (£1,250,000)
Reserve Fund FL. 5,022,161,27 (£418,513)
HEAD OFFICE: AMSTERDAM. HEAD AIRFOY: BATAVIA,
LONDON BANKEES THE WILLIAMS DEACONS BANK. SWIEN DANKYNERIN.
BRANCHES AND AGENTS all over the
World.
TAXPERIENCED TAILOR, OUTFIT. COMMERCIAL LETTERS OF CREDIT in Current Account at the rate of 2 per cent, por
TER and DRESS-MAKER, Goon CUT AND STYLE,
Address: Abova DART LOONG'S DRAPER and Dealer in DRAWN WORK
CLOTH, &0.
No. $1, WELLINGTON STREET, HONGKONG Hongkong, 31st August, 1912. 1033
THE BANK transacts every description of
· Banking and Exchange business, receives money
PURCHASE and SALE of Stocka and Deposita at the following rates
sanum en Daily balances and nocepts. Fltad
Jeaned.
Shares effected.
TRAVELLERS CHECKS sold and cashed,
GEORGE HOGG, Manager.
9, Queen's Road,
Hongkong, 30th July, 1912.
1 SMALL GODOWN in Daddell Street
“ROGATE” Austin Road, Kowloon, from Ist April.
For Fale. "HARTING and ROGATE” or part of Kowloon Tuland Lot No: 1154.
Apply, to LINSTHAD & DAVIS,
3rd Floor, Alexandra Buildings Hongkong, 6th September, 1912.
OF
TO LET.
FFICES in KING'S BUILDING,
Apply-
נגנו
THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST.
MENT AND AGENCY Co., Lim,
[121
Hongkong, let Beptember, 1912.
TO BE LET.
HOPS AND OFFICES,
ALEXANDRA BUILDINGS,
Apply
12 months 4% per annum.
6
D do.
3
do. do
E. J. II. VAN DELDEN, Acting Manager, No. 8, Des Voeux Road Central,
[844
Hongkong, 7th August, 1912
[22
A. 8. WATSON & Co., Lin,
Alexandra Buildinga.
Hongkong, 22nd May, 1912,
(123