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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
"GLEN" LINE OF STEAMERS, NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. FROM ANTWERP, LONDON AND SINGAPORE.
THE Steamship
T
"GLENESK,"
Captain E, E. Williams, having arrived from the above Ports, Consignoos 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 brakes, chafed, and damaged Goods are be left in the Godowns, where they will be xamined on WEDNESDAY, 20th inst., at 10 AM. All Claims must be presented within FIFTEEN DAYS of the Steamer's arrival here, after which date they cannot be recognized,
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining madelivered after the 20th inst. will be subject
to rent.
No Fire Insurance has been offerted, Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
SHEWAN, TOMËS & Co., Agenta. Hongkong, 13th November, 1912.
WANTED.
11315
OVERSEER Required in the PUBLIC
WORKS DEPARTMENT for a few months only from the 1st Dasomber. Candidates must have a good Knowledge of Engine Fitting and Repairs. For particulars apply to the Engineer in Charge of Water Works, to whom all applications with copies of testimonials should be addressed not later than the 20th inst.
W. CHATHAM, Director of Public Works
Pablic Works Office,
Hongkong, 9th November, 1912.
WANTED.
1310
YOUNG
N Large Mercantile Firm, I
BRITISHER as OFFICE ASSISTANT, must have Knowledge of Shorthand and TSF writing. To the Right Man the prospects exceptional and a good Salary will be paid according to the suitability of the applicant, Address full particulare of qualifications experi.
ence and references to:-
ALPHA Care of "Daily Presa" Ofice. [1306 Hongkong, 9th November, 1912.
WANTED.
Good
CHINESE PARTNER (Cantoness preferred), with Ten Thousand Dollars Cash, for an Established Business. opportunity for an energetic, Young Mau.
Apply in first instanco to-
R. A. 8,
Care of "Daily Press" Office.
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WANTED.
Y MARRIED COUPLE to SHARE
BURNISHED HOUSE on the Higher
Levels.
Apply to
"F. E. D.." Care of "Daily Prees" Ous. 1067 Hongkong, 12th October 1912
THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE CO.,
LIMITED.
NOTICE.
C. PEMBERTON Resumes Charge
Mof the Basiness of the Company from
This Date.
By Order of the Board of Directors,
Hongkong,
F. LIEB,
Chairman. 7th November, 1912. [1301
THE JAVA BEA AND FIRE INSURANCE CO.
THE Undersigned, having been Appointed THE
AGENTS, are prepared to ACCEPT
RISKS at Current Rates.
THE HOLLAND CHINA TRADING Co.
Hongkong, 6th November, 1912,
BIOTO
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TO BE LET OR SOLD
ICTON, 117, PLANTATION ROAD, PEAK.
DENNYS & BOWLEY. Hongkong, 28th October, 1912.
THE
THE
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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14TH, 1912.
INTIMATIONS
BIJOU LANE,
(FLOWER STREET),
9.15 F..-TO-NIGHT'8-9.15 P.M. PROGRAMME.
PICTURE THE SISTERS STEELMAN,
ACROBATS..
Song" There's a Girl inside." MIBS GLADYS PORTER
PICTURE WIFFLES,
THE TENOR.
Song" Don't wear your heart on your sleeve,"
M188 DELLIE CONNOR. PICTURE-AN ENTENTE CORDIALE (MAX LINDER).
Song When there isn't a Girl abont," Min GLADYS PORTER, PICTURE HER LADYSHIP'S DOG..
Song "On the Village Green," Mies DELLIE CONNOR PICTURE-CHATEAUX OF TOURAINE (Cinema-Colour Art), 7.15 r.M.-PICTURES ONLY--7.15 P.M. [1167 Hongkong, 13th November, 1912.
INTIMATIONS
G.
Re
CITY AND HILL DISTRICT WATER WORKS.
8 the Rainfall during the Current Year A has been much below the average and as the Dry Season has set in earlier than neual, the City and Hill District are Threatened with a serious Shortage of Water. The Co-operation of the Public in preventing the wants or extravagant use of Water and in exercising every possible economy in its use is invited.
W. CHATHAM,
Water Authority. Public Works Office,
Hongkong, 30th October, 1912.
G.
CITY AND
IT
F..
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HILL DISTRICT WATER WORKS.
T IS HEREBY NOTIFIED that, in consequases of the Threatened Shortage of Water during the present Dry Season, the Services to Houses in the Rider Main Districts will be disconnected from the Mains as soon as Public Fountains, from which a Supply of Water can be obtained, have been erected in the Streets The erection of Pabllo Fountains is about to be proceeded with and the Services to Houses will be disconnected as the provision of such fountains proceeds.
W. CHATHAM,
Water Authority, Pablic Works Office,
[1272 Hongkong, 30th October, 1912.
ZIANGBE RUBBER COMPANY, LTD.
the SECOND ANNUAL GENERAL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS in the above Company will be held on TUESDAY, 19th NovEram, 1912, at No. 10, Canton Road, Shanghai, at 4.x, when the Directors' Report and Statement of Accounts for the year ended 30th June, 1912, will be presented.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 11th to the 19th November, 1932, both days inclusive,
By Order of the Directers,
J. A. WATTIE & CO., LTD.
Secretarios and General Managers.
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TRY
Some of our Specialities.
CRAWFORD
(TELEPHONE 97.)
& Co.
EVENING DRESS
DRESS SUITS
FROM
$65.00
DINNER SUITS
FROM
$55.00
WHITE DRESS WAISTCOATS
READY-MADE OR MADE TO ORDER.
WINTER UNDERWEAR
GUARANTEED UNSHRINKABLE. WHITE AND NATURAL ALL
WOOL.
VESTS AND PANTS FROM $2.00 Each Garment.
“VIYELLA”
JAEGER'S
PYJAMAS AND
SHIRTS.
DRESSING GOWNS
WAISTCOATS, ETC.
LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.
TO LET
TO LET.
OFFICE
in ALEXANDRA BUILDINGS.
Apply
A. S. WATSON & Co, L. [1222 Hongkong, 16th October, 1912.
TO LET. FFICES in KING's BUILDING
Apply
THE HONGKONG LAND INVES). MENT AND AGENCY Co., LT
(121 Hongkong, lat November, 1912
TO LET.
TARGE ROOM er entte of Rooms, To List. Dressing Room and Bathroom attached. Separate Kitchen if required. Unobstructed View of Harbour. Cheap Rentals.
Apply―
18, B. B., Care of "Daily Press" Office. Hongkong, 9th November, 1912.
TO LET.
BANES
HONGKONG SAVINGS BANK.
THE Busines of the above Bank is con- The HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI HANKING CORPORATION. Bales may be obtained on application.
INTEREST on deposita is allowed on the Minimun Monthly Balances at 34 per sant. per annum.
Depositors may transfer at their option balance $100 or more to the HONGKONG AND BHANGHAI BANK to be plaood on FIXEE DEPOST at 4 per cent. per sazna.
For the HongÏONG AND SHANGHA BANKING CORPORATION
N. J. STABB,
Hongkong, 1st July, 1911.
Chief Manager 12.
INTERNATIONAL BANKING
N
BANKS
TEDERLANDSOH.INDISCHE
HANDELSBANK. (NETHERLANDS India GoMMERIGLY BANK).
ESTABLISHED 1863.
Authorised Ospital Fl. 15,000,000 (£1,250,000) Padd up Capital FL. 14,905,350 (£1,242,112) Reserve Farid F1. 5,022,161,27 (8418,513)
HBAD OFFION: AMSTERDAM. HEAD AGENOT, BATAVIA.
LONDON BANKERS TEN WILLIAMS Dagoons BanK.
SWISH BANKVIKMIN.
BRANCHES AND AGENTS all over the World.
THE BANK transats every description of Banking and Exchange Business, receives money în Current Account as the rate of 2 per cent. per annum on Daily balances and socepts Fixed Deposits at the following rates
12 months 4% par arínum.
6. do
do. do.
3. do.
E. J. H. VAN DELDEN, Acting Manager, No. 8, Den Voor Hond Central, Hongkong, 7th August, 1912.
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THE
Y
BANK
OKOHAMA SPECIE
LIMITED,
AUTHORISED CAPITAL......Yen 48,000,000 PAID-UP CAFIFAL... Ten 30,000,000 BESHEYE FUND............Yes 17,860,000
HEAD OFFICE YOKOHAMA, Branshee and Aggnades_at Antung-Hrien Liso-Yang Ryojun
(Port Arthur London San Franciaç
Calcutta
Bombay
Changchun
Dairan (Dalny).
Hankow
Lyons Shanghai
Nagasaki Tiahling
Fengtien (Makdon) Newchwang Tientaln
Now York Tokyo Osaka Pekin
Harbia Honolulu Kobe
Intepast ALLOWED ON JURRENT ACCOUNTS Deposita received for fixed periods at rates to be obtained on application.
TAKEO TAKAMICHI,
Manager, Hongkong, 13th November, 1912,
HONGKONG
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AND SHANGHAI
BANKING CORPORATION.
4
PAID-UP CAPITAL
$15,000,000
RESERVE FUNDS :--
THRLING
SILVER
£1,500,000 at 2)--$15,000,000
***
---
$17,000,000
$32,000,000 HERBEYS LIABILITY OF PROF'To $15,000,000
COURT OF DIRECTORS.
E. SENLLAN, Esq.-Chairman. F. H. ARMSTRONG, Esq., Deputy Chairman.
F. Lieb, Esq. SH, Dodwell, Esq. Andrew Forbes, Esq. G. Friesland, Esq. C. 8. Gubbay, Esq. G. H. Laurens, Ex
W. L. Pattenden, Esq. Hon. Mr. O, H. Bose. H. A. Biebe, Esq.
CHIEF MANAGER I Hongkong-N. J. STAER.
AOTING MANAGER: Shanghai-A. G. STEPHEN,
LONDON BANKERS I LONDON COUNTY AND WESTMINSTER BANK, LIMITED.
HONGKONG-INTEREST ALLOWED. On Current Account at the rate of Two per cent. per annum on the Daily Balansə,
OR FIXED DEPOSITS,
CORPORATION.
60, Wall Street, New York- HELD OFFICH :· [3308
LONDON OFFI On 35, Bishopegace, E.C.
BRANCHES :----
Bombay
Calontis
Kobe Manila
Canton
Mexico
Cebu
Panama
Colori
Peking
Empire Hongkong Hankow
San Francisco Shanghai Yokohama
THE
CORNED AND SMOKED OXLARGE SUBSTANTIALLY BUIL
TONGUES, CORNED BEEF AND PORK, BRAWN BEEF AND PORK SAUSAGES.
THE
DAIRY FARM CO., LTD.
WE GENTLEMEN,
SOMETHING TO
YOU
130
HAVE SUIT
GODOWN, situated on Water Front, East Point.
For further particulars apply Property Office, JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., Lev,
1995 Hongkong, 15th August, 1912.
TO LET.
No First Floor
[0. 12, BEACONSFIELD ARCADE
No. 13, BEACONSFIELD ARCADE First Floor.
"THE EYRIE," No. 13, THE PEAR, To Let, Furnished, from 1st November.
65, PEAK, MOUNT KELLET, Partly Furnished, for 7 months, from 1st November Cheap Bent
For 3 months, 2 per cent, per Annam. For 6 months, 3) per cent. per Annum. For 12 months, 4 per cunt, per Annum.
N. J. STABB,
Chief Manager. П19 Hongkong, 22nd August, 1912.
MERCANTILE BANK INDIA, LIMITED.
AUTHORIBED CAPITAL ... -$7,050,000
... £1,500,000 «ÜUBSCRIBED equal £1,450,000
PAID UP EVERY DESCRIPTION OF BANKING
BUSINESS transacted. QUERENT ACCOUNTS opened on the neust
CAPITAL AND SURPLUS
terms.
DEPOSITS RECEIVED,-fixed for one year at 4 percent per annum, or for shorter periods, at rates which may be ascer tained on application.
NEGOTIATED and COLLECTED. and TELEGRAPHIC TANCES made.
ERSERVA FUND
OF
1,125,000
472
562.000 365,000
HEAD OFFIOR: 40, Threadneedle Street, LONDON, EC. BRANCHES
Kandy Galle.
Bombay,
Caloutts
Howrah.
Singapore.
Delhi.
Penang.
REMIT
Madras,
Kota Bahru, Kelantan.
Karachi.
Kuala Lumpar, F.M.S.
granted on all the principal cities in the World.
Hangoon.
Hongkong,
Colombo.
Shanghai,
AGENTS IN JAPANI
From 1st February, MERION, No. 10, PRAX, Furnished or Unfurnished, 6 ROOMS. BILLS GLENTHORNE, Kimberley Road, Kowloon, MAIL Furnished from 1st February, 1915, till 30th LETTERS OF CREDIT and DRAFTS
6 Rooms, November, 1913, 10 Months. 3 Bedrooms, Large Hall A Good Tannis Court and Kitchen and Flower Gardens.
“MODREENAGE," The PEAK, from 1st THE BANK'S CIRCULAR LETTERS OF
CREDIT are stellable all over th May, 1913, on long lease. Earlier occupation
World. might be arranged," 5 Bedrooms.
Alterations will be made to suit tenants ir
NILK, Silk Lisle, Lisle Socks,
Various Patterns. Silk-Shirts, White and Colour Striped.
Silk Pyjama Suits, White and Bent. Colour Striped.
Bilk Scarves and Ties to match Silk Socks.
Sock Suspenders. Silk Handkerchiefs. Dancing Shoes and Gloves, etc. Call Early before we are Bold ont.
HOOSAIN-ALI & Co. Hongkong, 1st November, 1912
LIGHTERAGE.
HỤNGKONG. “AND
KOWLOON
[50
desired.
LARGE ROOMS, Central Position, Cheap For Sale GLENSHIEL," 124 and 125, Barker Road, close to Tram Station.
For Salo. HARTING and ROGATE' on part of Kowloon Inland Lot No. 1164. Apply to LINSTEAD & DAVIS,
3rd Floor, Alexandre Buildings Hongkong, 9th November, 1912. (122
TO LET.
2ND FLOOR No. 2 PODER STREE ONE-BOOMED OFFICE.
Apply Property Offico,
JARDINE, MATHESON & CO., LTD. [733 Bangkong, 23rd May, 1912.
COMMERCIAL LETTERS OF CREDIT
Mesa. JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., LTD.
BANETES
BANK OF ENGLAND. London Joint STOCK BANK, LTD. Every description of Banking and Exchange Stooks, and Sharee bought and sold on account of Constituanta. Letters of Credit granted on Agents and Correspondents all over the world.
iverted. PURCHASE, and SALE of Stocks and
Bhares effected. TRAVELLERS' CHECKS sold and cashed,siness transacted. GEORGE HOGG, Manager. Hongkong, 2nd November, 1912.
9, Queen's Hond,
TH
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THE BANK OF TAIWAN, LIMITED (INCORPORATED BY SPECIAL IMPERIAL
CHARTER).
Yo 10,000,000 Capital M Capital Bubscribed (paid up) Xen 6,250,000 Barts Fendicanäitä mim.Yes 2,620,000
HEAD OFFICE: TAIFEH, FORMOSA
GRACA & CO. PEDDOL ST. (Hongkong Hotel Building),
Amoy Dealers in
PICTORIAL Anping STAGE STAMPS, РОВТА
POST CARDS, CIGARETTES, Canton WHARF AND GODOWN Co. SEEDS, PICTURE BOOKS, DOLLS, Foochow Belong TOYS, &à, &e.
· undertake every description of lighter work, including transhipments in the Harbour -delivery to any water frontage in the Colony, and conveyango to Canton and West River
Small quantities handled and specinily low rates quoted for large quantities
423
Tainan Tamient Tokyo Yokohama
BRANCHES AND AGENCIES':'
Swatow Kebo Nagasaki Osaka Shanghai
HONGKONG OFFICE : 3. Das Voux, ROAD, Interest allowed Current Accounts CHRISTMAS CARDS" WITH Deposite rosived on forms which may be had
CHINESE PICTURES.
Just Received:
STAMP CATALOGUE FOR 1913, and
en application, c
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Manager, X TRUDEURARARA. MA Hongkong, Lat Mag, 1913, Hat ₤1279.
INTEREST allowed on Current Accounts af 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.
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THE CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA HE
AUSTRALIA AND CHINA.
INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER, 1853. HEAD OFFICE--LONDON,
DIN UP CAPITAL PAID
RESERYE FUND...
BESERYS LIABILETY 0
PROPRIETORS...
...£1,200,000
£1,650,000
...:£1,200,000
FOREIGN EXCHANGE and General
Banking business transacted.
opened and CURRENT ACCOUNTS FIXED DEPOSITS received for 1 year or shorter periods at rates which will be quoted on application.
WM. DICKSON, Manager.
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Hongkong, 12th April, 1912,
NOTICES TO CONSIGNEES
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
THE P. & O. 8. N. Co.'s Steamer
"ASSAYE,"
T
Arrived Hongkong mm 7th Nov., 1912. From BOMBAY, COLOMBO AND STRAITS. Consignees of Cargo by the above-named ressel sro hereby informed that their goods are being landed and placed AT THEIR BIRK in the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company's Godowns at Kowloon, where moh Consignment will be sorted out Mark by Mark and delivery can be obtained as the Goods are landed
This vessel brings on Cargo **
From London, &c., ex s.. "Mongolia." From Persian Gait, ex 8.3. B. I. 9. N.
and B. & P. 8. N. Co.'s Steamers. Optional Goods will be landed here unless instructions are given to the contrary within 6 hours.
Goods not cleared within 8 days including date of arrival will be subject to rent.
No Fire Insurance will be effected by me in any case whatever
Damaged packages must be left in the Go- downs for examination by the Consignees, and the Company's Surveyors, Mesert. GODDARD and DOUGLAS, at 10 AM, on MONDAYS and Thursdays. All claims must be presented within ten days of the steamer's arrival here, after which date they cannot be recognicod. Ne claims will be admitted after the goods "have left the Godowns.
H. W. D. SHALLARD,
Acting Superintendent.
·Hongkong, 7th November, 1912. -0
EAST ASIATIC COMPANY, LIMITED. COPENHAGEN,
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
THE Steamship
"CATHAT” having arrived, Consignees of Cargo are hereby Informed that their Gonde, with the exception of Opium, Trousers and Valuables, are being landed and stored at their risk into the basardous and/or extra hazardous Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company, Ltd., Kowloon, and West Point Godowne, whenos delivery may be obtained.
Optional Cargo will be forwarded on unless intimation is received from the Consigno before Noox To-DAY requesting it to be landed
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have loft the Godowns, and all Goods remaining undelivered after the 16th inst. will be subject to rent.
All broken, cbafed, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be emained on the 16th inst, at 9:30 a..
All Claims must reach us before the 23rd inst, or they will not be recognized.
No Fire Insurance will be effected, Bill of Lading will be countersigned by the Undersigned.
MELCHERS & Co.,
Agents.
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Hongkong, 9th November, 1912.
FROM EUROPE.
THE H.A.L. Steamship
THE
"LIBERIA,"
Captain Schröder, having arrived, Consignees of Cargo are hereby informed that their goods are being landed and placed at their risk in the hazardous and/or extra-hazardous Godowne of. the Hongkong sud Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Ltd., whence delivery may be obtained against Bills-of-Lading countersigned by the Undersigned.
Optional Cargo will be carried on unless notice to the contrary be given To-DAY,
All Claims must be presented within ten daya of the steamer's arrival here, after which date they cannot be recognized..
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining undelivered after the 18th inst, will be subject to rent.
All broken, chafed, and damaged goods murt be left in the. Godowns, where they will be examined on the 18th inst., at 9.30 AM,
No Fire Insurance will be effected by ni in any case whatever
This Steamer brings on Cargo:
Ex .." Göteborg" from Göteborg.
HAMBURG-AMERIKA LÍNIE,
Hongkong Oce. Hengkong, 12th November, 1912.
ON SALE
AT THE
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