NOTION.
Communications respecting Advertise- ments, Subscriptions, Printing, Dina- tag, &c., should be addressed DAILY Pures only, special business matter Tua DIANAGED.
Advertisements and Subscriptions schich are not ordered for a fized period will be continued until soustermanded. Orders for extra copies of DAILY PRESS should be sent in before it a.m. on day of publication. After that hour "the supply is limited. Only supplied for
Cant.
P.O: Box, 33.. Telephone No. 18. Telegraphic Address: "Pazsa." Coiles: 1.3.0: 51k Ed., Bieber's.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
NOTICE.
R. MARSHALL WOOL A.RL.B.A., 4 from August 1st. adattel a Partner In our Firm, which will continue the Business of Civil Engineers, Ashits and Surreyors as heretofore under i tyle of THOMAS, Apams & WOOD,
THOMAS & ADAMS.
Canton, 31st July. 1917
1967
THE HONGKONG AND CHINA GAS 06., LTD.
NOTICE.
N and from October 1st, 1985. the Pries of
ON Protokol will in Roland to
$2.50 per 1,080 Cubin Feet..
By Order of the Directors,
J. MCCOBBEN, Acting Local Senvtarg und. Resident Engineer
1958
Hongkong, 9th August, 1918.
HONGKONG ICE COMPANY, LT,
NOTICE.
"N accordance with the Provisions of No. 104 |
of the Articles of Association the General Managers have This Day Declared un INTERIM DIVIDEND for the Half-Year ended 30th June, 1913, of TWO DOLLARS PER SHARE.
DIVIDEND WARRANTS may be obtained ou application at the Offen of the Company on and after MONDAY, the 18th inst."
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 11th inst. to the 16th inst.. both days inclusive,
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., General Managers,
Hongkong, 8th August, 1813.
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GLEN LINE (MCGREGOR, GOW & CO., LTD.
THE Steamship
T
GLENROY" (Capt. H. W. L. HOLMAN). For GLASGOW AND ANTWERP, The above Stemwer will be despatelur for the parte munad, on or about 20th August, 1913,
'OLENFAKG" (Capt. W, L. HALENELL); For GLASGOW and LEITH. This Steamer will be despatched for the above ports on or about 29th August, 1913.
ENTERTAINMENTS
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, AUGUST 9TH, 1913.
NDER the Distinguished Putronage of THE GOVERNOR, SIR FRANCIS
HENRY MAY, K.C.M.G.
GRAND PROMENADE
CONCERT
will be given om the.
HONGKONG CRICKET CLUB
GROUND,
TO-NIGHT (SATURDAY), the 9th August, at 9.15 p.m.;
at which several Ladies and Gentionen kayo
kindly consented to assist. De By klud pormission of Major DICKENSON and OFFICERS, the Band of the 2nd Batt D.C.L.I will play selections.
Tickets may be obtained at Tu HONGKONG CRICKET CLUB, and at Misers, Mourits & Co., Lrv.
Full Programme will be published later, Hongkong, 7th August, 1913.
THEATRE
HONGKONG.
(850
ROYAL.
FOR THREE NIGHTS ONLY.
FAREWELL VISIT.
MAURICE E. BANDMANN Pasents:
THE NEW
BANDMANN
OPERA CO. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 137, Special Revival by Bequest, “THE PINK LADY.”
THURSDAY, AUGUST 14, The Ever Popular und Fascinating THE DAIRYMAIDS, Fran the Apollo Theatre, London, FRIDAY, AUGUST 15, FAREWELL PERFORMANCE this year, when Hongkong's Favourite Musical Play will be staged, AUTUMN
MANCEUVRES,”
From the Royal Adelphi Theatre, London.
Doors Open at 8.30. Commences at 9 sharp. Hooking at MOUTRIE'S. PRICES: $3.50; 83; 82 & $1. Hongkong, Bud Angust, 1913, 1992
PUBLIC COMPANY
HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANK. ING CORPORATION.
TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that
MENTING of the SHAREHOLDERS. în this Corporation will lay hold at the CITY HALL, Hongkong on SATURDAY, the 16th day of Acouer, 1913, at Noo, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Court of Directors together with a Statement of Acounts to 30th June, 1913.
NOTICE ORDINARY HALF-YEARLY
The REGISTER of SHARES of the Corporation will be CLOSED from MONDAY, the 4th August. to SATURDAY, the 16th The ss. "OLENROY" has excellent accom-Augast, 1918 both days inclusive), during Brodation for a few Saloon passengers, and the wick period no transfer of Shares can be 88. GLENFARG"
ecommodate 21 registered:
By Order of the Court of Directors, passengers.
N. J. STABB,
Chief Manager. Hongkong, 31st July, 191ti
These Stormors are fitted with Eletric Light. and Faus in every cabin, onil carry qualified Doctors and Stowarowes.
Pasenger to London will be landed of Ply- Davulli, and transported by Rail (1st Class) free of charge from Plymouth to Lowdon, arul attention is particularly divveted to the moderato tates charge, viz ned
BALOON-PABSAGE, HONGKÒNG 10.
LONDON, ANTWERP, GLASGOW OR LEITH, 210. For freight or pastage, apply to--
SHEWAN, TOMES & Cɔ,
Aprents. Hongkong, th August, 1913,
POSITION
WANTED.
भ
OSITION by GERMAN with several yenes expericuce in Hongkong and Canton. Piw Goods and Sumirtes proferrent
Flenso apply to---
P. G. S.. Cure of "Daily Perss" Offfee. Hongkong, 4th August, 1918. 1940
IN THE MATTER OF THE COMPANIES' CONSOLIDATION-
ACT 1908,
AND
IN THE MATTER OF NATIONAL BANK OF CHINA, LIMITED (IN-LIQUIDATION),
TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN tlust a Third return of Capital und Dividend
at the rate of Eighty Couts (Hongkong) Currency) por Share will be paid ou and after SATURDAY, the 9th day of August, 1913. to registered holders of A and B Shares upon application to --.
London
In the case of Sintron on the Register Mesars, LOWE, DINGHAM & MATTHEWS, Thorners Chunilem
* Ingram Court,
167, Fenchurch Street, LONDON, EC. In the caso of Shures on the Colonial (Hongkong) Eegister-
·
Masars LOWE, BINGHAM & MATTHEWS,
New Government Building. HONGKONG. Share. Certificates must be priced for endorsement..
A. B. LOWE.
Liquitator. Hongkong, 7th August, 1913.
Jimate."
WEIHAIWEL SCHOOL.
(954
N ENGLISH SCHOOL in British
Territory favoared with a Magnificent.
Preparation by Experienced and Qualißed Teachers for Entrance to Schools in England, or for Commercial Life in the East. New School-House by the sea. Recreations Sea Bathing, Boating, Cricket. Football, etc.
For terms apply to the Headmaster.
HERBERT L, BEER, LCT.
INTIMATIONS
THE GREEN ISLAND CEMENT. COMPANY, LIMITED.
WE, THE GREEN ISLAND CEMENT
COMPANY. LIMITED. OF HONG KONG. HEREBY GIVE NOTICE that in conseguence of having pindasid the *CONSUELO." we have applied to the Board of Trule, Under Section 47 of the Merchant Shipping Act. 1894, in respect of the ship CONSUELO of HONGKONG. Oncial Number 78987, of Gross Tonnige 1917 tons.. Register Tonnore 1.18.07 tons, heretofore gred by E. S. DANIELS of MANILA, for portes Co Change Harnaine to
CHINGCHOW and to Lave her régistered. in the name at the Port of HONGKONG as owned by THE GREEN ISLAND CEMENT COMPANY. LIMITED.
Any objections to the proposed change of name must be sent to the Registrar of Shipping at Hongkong within seven days from the sppourance of this advertisement.
Dated at Hongkong this 2nd day of August. 1913.
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MASSAGE.
KILFUL Safety in the General or
Electric.
M188 MORITA,
Care of NOMURA HOTELL
15, 16 and 17, Connaught Road,
Opposite Blake Pier, Hongkong, 8th May, 1913."
感
SHAMEEN REITISH
CONCESSION.
FOR SALE
INTIMATIONS
LANE
CARWFORD & Co.
TELLPHONE 97.
FRENCH BEDSTEADS.
GODDORFF
AND THIS DESIGN
WHITE AND BRASS
WITH 13 INCH PILLARS
SAME SIZE
$50.00
THIS PATTERN
BLACK AND BRASS
WITH 2INCH PILLARS
SIZE
5 FT. BY 6 Fr. 6 IN.
$60.00
LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.
YOST
TYPEWRITER.
LATEST MODEL No. 20.
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ISIBLE Writing. Standard Key Board with Fractions, suitable for Morchants,
Engineers. Bankers, Brokers, etc.
The same Model with French Key Board, also Brief: Model for Lawyers and Accountants.
Special Monthly Torus if desired
MACEWEN, FRICKEL & CO..
SOLE AGENTS FOR HONGKONG AND SOUTH CHINA, 4. DER VÆK BOLD, HONGKONG.
SHAMEEN, CANTON 1st May, 1913.
AH MEN,
HING CHEONG & CO.,
HIGH-CLASS
[892-1
TAILORS AND OUTFITTERS.
WE HAVE ENJOYED THE PATRONAGE OF THE OFFICERS OF THE ARMY FOR OVER 20 YEARS.
ORDERS PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO AND CARRIED OUT WITH PRECISION.
No. 8, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, HONGKONG.
All Contracts entered into by us hear our Chop and the Personal Signature of either of our two Managing. Partners, viz, -----
TO SHEK TSUN (AR), or TSE PUN SHANG (4).
No Contracts will be considered as Valid as against the Firm onless Signed as above. Hongkong, 20th July, 1913.
KULANGSU MUNICIPAL COUNCIL,
AMOY
PPLICATIONS are invited for the position of SECRETARY, and INSPECTOR OF POLICE to the KULANGSE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL, AMOY A
Applicants should state their age, whether married or single and should give full particulars on the subject of their provions experience. A Good Working Knowledge of Accounts vis Copies only of testimonials need be sent in with the application.
The successful candidate vili Assuum Off on January 1st, 1914.
ALUABLE BUILDING LOTS on the desirable,
BRITISH CONCESSION TWO-THIRDS OF LOT 67. Sitvate at flock of Via Canton Club having a frontage to baud facing the canal of abant 20 feet and depth of about 140 feet with area of measurment 8.130 square feet about.
ALSO LOT 3.
In the middle averne haring a fufuge thereto of 120 feet, a depth of 140 feet and an area of 165 square fest.
ALSO LOT : 62.
At the lack of Lot 3, adjoining with a frontage to the eagal of 120 feet, a depth of 140 feet and uros of 12,645 sore feet.. For particulare apply to
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MR. HERBERT F. DENT.
HERDERT DENT & Co., Shameen.
and of Inspector of Felice and he will have no He shall perform all the duties of Secretary European Assistant.
The maxima, salery to be paid to such i Secretary will be $250) (Amay Currency) per mouth with an anul increase of $25 per month ton final waxin of 300 per month. He will be provided with Eorm, light, fuel, and also quarters. The quarters will be in the Municipal Branding, and omst te oecupied by the Secretary appointed
NOTICE
NOTICES OF FIRMS
UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF
·CANTON, LIMITED.
NOTICE.
FROM This Date and during my temporary abuco from the Colony ME. C. H. P. HAY will act a SECRETARY of the Society.
By Order of the Board,
C. MONTAGUE EDE,
Secretary. Hongkong, 6th August, 1918.
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CHINA TRADERS' INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE.
F
ROM This Date and during my temporary absence from the Colony M. C. H. F. HAY will set en SECRETARY of the Company.
By Order of the Board,
C. MONTAGUE EDE,
Secretary.. Hongkong, 6th August, 1913,
NOTICE.
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MEYER to Sign our Firm per
Procuration.
F BLACKHEAD & Co. Canton, 4th August, 1918,
AUCTIONS
R.
SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION
H.M.S. "ALÁCRITY " (Late Admiral's Facht), On TUESDAY,
the 2nd Septoraber, 1913, at 11 AM
on Board, As she lies at H.M. Nacal Yard, Hoogkong and without restriction as to disposal. ARTICULARS Twin-Sorow Blesanier built for about 14knots with Coal Stowage of Approximately 400 tons; Original LHY, Natural Draught 2,000, Two Sets of Compound, 2 Cylinder Engines, 3. Chraplate Set of Ansliary Engines and Spare Gear, Condensere, Evapora tors and Four Cylindrical Boilers. Fitted for Internal Electric Lighting Throughoat with Duplicats Dynamos. Complete with Anchors and Chain Cable and six 6 pr. Frame Stand Gun Mountings.
Length between Perpendiculars...250 ft. 0 in. Extronie Breadth...
32 ft 6 in Displacement....
...1,700 tons.
Further particulars and conditions of sale can be obtained on application to the Auctioneers. Monsen, HUGHES & HOUGH, Hongkong.
WE hare This Day gathered a The ship will be open to inspection from the 10th to the 29th August, inclu-ice, between the hours of 10 a.. and 4 P., and pormile to vist her can be obtained on application to the Commodore's Offco.
R. ANSTRUTIER, Commodore. Hongkong, 28th July, 1913.
No
NOTICE.
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Interest and Responsibility of the late JOHN HUGHES LEWIS in the Firm of DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & COMPANY Ceased us from the 28th of October, 1912, aud as from tint date the Undersigned. HENRY PERCY WHITE, became, and now is, the sole Person carying on Business under the said Firm name of DouOLAS LAPRAIK & COMPANY.
H. P. WHITE. Hongkong, 4th August, 1913. [939
TO LET
TO LET.
HOP, No. 12, Queen's Road Central, No. 9, MOUNTAIN VIEW, PEAK. No. 5, STEWART TERRACE, PRAK
Apply to
M. J. D. STEPHENS Hongkong, 17th July, 1913.
TO LET.
1799
66 DGEHILL," GA. THE PEAK, Five
Einutes from Tram Station. Apply
-A RAYMOND, Care of B. J. DAVID & Co. Hongkong, 2nd August, 1914,
TO LET.
[936
THE GROUND FLOOR of No. 6, DES
R.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
(908
to Sell by Public Auction on Bearil, 4THE Undersigned have received instructions
On TUESDAY, the 2nd September, 1913, at 11 a.» HM. Twin Sarow Terpede Boat Destroyers "HANDY" and "JANUS,"
se they now le at HM, Dockyard, Hongkong. To be sold separately for branking up. Approximate Dimensions:---
Length between Porpendiculars...197 foot. Beam. (external)
.... 1941. Displacement
...,256 tons.
Fitted with Two Sota of Triple Expansion Engines, Water Tube Bollers (mutilated) and a Large Quantity of Valnable Metal Fittings.
Can be viewed from the 18th to the 29th August, inclusive, between the hours of 10 A.M. B 4 PM permits being obtained at the Commodore's Office.
Catalogues containing further partienlarg and conditions of sale can be obtained from the Undersigned.
HUGHES & ROUGH, Ausfioneers to the Admiralty. Hongkong, 28th July, 1913.
1909
FOR THE SUMMER MONTHS
YEUX ROAD CEETRAL, consisting SPECIALITIES
of a Strong Room and Outhouses suitable for Banking or Commercial Offlees, ready for inmediata ozenpation..
Apply tom
DAVID SASSOON & Co. LTD. Hongkong, 4th July, 1913.
TO LET.
NE GODOWN, Duddell Street. "HARTING,"
Immediate possession.
1850
Austin Road, Kowloon. CRAIG BYRIE No. 4, The Poak,
8. ROOMS Tennis and Croquet Lawua; Fino Situation:
MERION, No. 10. PEAK. Earnished or Unfarnished. 6 ROOMS Cheap rental.
CORNED OX TONGUES.
CORNED BEEF,
CORNED PORK,
PRESSED BEEF,
GERMAN SAUSAGES.
· These are a low of the delicacies offered for sale by THE
DAIRY FARM Co., LTD.
To Let or For Sale GLENSHIEL No. NOTHING BETTER FOR THE 124, Barker Road, Peak, 5 ROOMS.
For Sale LADBROOKE" No. 9. Con- luit-Road Fl View of Harbent, & Room 3 Bathrooms, Garden and Tennis Court. Accommodation for 30 Servants.
For Sale. "HARTING and ROGATE on part of Kowloon Inlarid Lot No. 1154.
Apply to-LINSTEAD & DAVIS,
3rd Floor, Alexandra Buildings. Hongkong, 2nd August, 1913.
[64.
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No
TO LET
(From 1st July, 1913)
[O. 2. MOUNTAIN VIEW, THE PRAK
Apply~-
LINSTEAD & DAVIS. Hongkong, 10th June, 1813.
[780
TO LET DANFURLY" No. 11, Conduit Road.
GODOWNS, 94, Wanchai Road, 102, Praya |
Apply
WE have inch pleasure in uitduicing to our Numerous Patrons and Customers that we hare Opened a NEW SILK STORE in the most up-to-date Style andeshion at the Largs and Commodions Premise No. 38 and 6 40, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, lately occupied by Megars. H. Buttonjoe & Son, where we are displaying an entirely new, Handsome and East JEWELLERY WARE of all Descriptions Gorgeous Stock of SILK GOODS and
in a Variety of New, Elegant and Attractive Designs and Patters
The Block Luoludes a Choice Bolection of Turkish, Persian and Indian SILK CARPETS and WOOLLEN RUGS in Chaste and Elegant Patterns
Prices Specially Reduced for Sumner. Cheapest Store in the Colony. An Early Visit Earnestly Bolicited
D. CHELLARAM. Hongkong, 26th Only, 1913.
FOR SALE.
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in
of Secretary" address to The Chairman, Applications must be endorsed Appointinent
GOOD RETAIL BUSINESS KULANGSU MUNICIPAL COUNCIL, Ator, and Bay terms of purchase
HONGKONG, Owner retiring.
should reach Amoy not later than September Apply in writing to- 3011, 1913.
By Order of the Council. Kalangsu, Amey, 14th July, 1918,
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GOLDRING & RUSS.
Solicitor, 6. Des Voeur Road. Hongkony, 29th July, 1913.
(916
SEASON!
JUST RECEIVED...
TYLISH BATHING DRESSES and
CAPS.
FINEST VOILES, STRIPED. FLOWERS and FANCY. FINEST MUSLINS, PLAIN and DOTTED, EMBROIDERED MATERIALS, &c, &c.
You will fud Car Hango Incomparable for Quality, Style and Prices,
HOOSAIN-ALI & Co.,
le, D'AQUILAR STREET. Hongkong, 20th June, 1918.
GRACA & CO. PEDDEL ST (Hongkong Hotel Building),
Dealer in OSTAGE
PICTORIAL POST CARDS, CIGARS, BOOKS,
FRESH
[es
THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST- MENT AND AGENCY Co., LTD. Hongkong, Sth Augant, 1913.
TO LET
MODERN THREE-ROOMED FLATS with every couronience, Humphreya Buillings, Cornwall Avenue, Kowloon.
No. 2. MINDEN VILLAS, Mody Road, Kowloon, Five Rooms, Tennis Court.
FOUR-ROOMED HOUSES in Cameron
STAMPS,
TOYS, &c.
Just Received
SUPPLY OF VEGETABLE SEEDS,
[842
FOR EUROPE AND AMERICA, INDIA, AUSTRALIA, .,
and for... PRIVATE RESIDENTS AT THE OUTPOETS, A Comprehensive and Complete Record of the
Terase. Granville Avenue and Salisbury H
Aveure, Kowloon, Cheap rentals.
SHOP with ODOWN attasked, Nathon Road, Kowloon,
Apply to
HUMPHREYS ESTATE &"
FINANCE CO., LTD., Alexandra Bikings. Hongkong, 24th July, 1013
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