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HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANK- ING CORPORATION,
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The REGISTER of SHARES of the Corporation will be CLOSED from MONDAY, the 4th August, to SATURDAY, the 16th
INTIMATIONS
LANE,
CRAWFORD & Co.
TELEFIONE 97.
COOL AS A SEA BREEZE
Angust, 1913 (both days inclusive), during COOL
which period no transfer of Shares can be registered..
By Order of the Court of Directors,
N. J. STABB,
Chief Manager. 1913.
Hongkong, 31st July,
[02%
HONGKONG ICE COMPANY, LTD.
NOTICE.
Tants les of Association the Genorul
113)
FN accordanes with the Provisions of No. 104
Managers have. This Day. Declared INTERIM DIVIDEND for the Half-Your anded 30th June, 1913, of TWO DOLLARS PER SHARE.
DIVIDEND WARRANTS may be obtained on application at the Olen of the Company on and after MONDAY, the 18th int.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 11th inst to the 16th just., both days inclusive.
Superintendent.
Hongkong, 13th August, 1913,
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JARDINE, MATHESON & €6, BM General Managers. Hongkong, 8th August, 1813.
59.
S.S. AUSTRALIEN,"
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES-
MARITIMES.
NOTICE.
JONSIGNEES of Cargo from London 61 8.8. *Medoc" and "Normand" and from Invr
"Medios," in COR- nection with above Steamer are hereby informed that their goods with the exception e Opium, Trassure and Valuables are being landod and stored at their risks into the bazardous and or extra hazardona Godowns of the Hongkong Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Ltd., at Kowloru, whence delivery may be ebbaized immediately after landing
Optional Cargo will be forwarded on unless fatimation is reosived from the ConsigneAS before Noes To-par requesting it to be landed
here.
Bill of Lading will be countersigned by the Undersigned, Goods remaining nadaimed after 18th inet, at NOON will be subject to rent and lending charges.
All claims must be sent in to me on or before the 21st inst., or they will not be recognized.
All demago packages will be examined, on 18th inrt, at 10 AM.
No Fire Insurance has bean effooled,
S. C. de BT8STERBE,
Acting Agent.
Hongkong, 10th August, 1 13.
WANTED AT ONCE.
HORTHAND-TYPIST
(2
High Salary
ferd. Nobody but thoroughly competent.
perworte i vort apply-
P. O. Box No. 187, Hongkong, 11th Angust. 1961-
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THE HONGKONG AND CHINA GAS
"N
INTIMATIONS
WEIHAIWEI SCHOOL
ENGLISH SCHOOL in British A Territory favoured with a Magnificent Jinate. Preparation by Experienced and Qualified Teseliers for Entranco to Schools in England, or for Commercial Life in the East. New School-Hause by the sea. Hecreations - Sen Bathing, Boating, Cricket, Football, ete.
For terms apply to the Headmaster.
HERBERT L, BEER. 1.c.r, [1055
MASSAGE.
KILFUL,Sufety in the General or
Electric.
MISS MORITA,
Care of NOMURA HOTEL 15, 16 and 17, Connaught Road,
Opposite Blake Pior. Hongkong, 6th May, 1918.
[562
FOR SALE.
GOOD RETAIL
HONGKONG.
Easy terms of purchase. Apply in writing tóm
BUSINESS Owner
in
retiring.
GOLDRING & RUSS,
Solicitor Dea Vanx Road.. Hongkong, 29th July, 1913
1916
The NEW IDEA and the TRUE IDEA in Summer Underwear as exemplified by
LOOSE
FITTING.
B. V. D.
COAT CUT UNDERSHIRTS
AND
KNEE LENGTH DRAWERS, $2.50 AND $5.00 PRE
SUIT.
TAILORING DEPARTMENT.
NEW
GOODS
FOR THE PRESENT SEASON EXCLUSIVE DESIGNS
NOTICES OF FIRMS
UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF CANTON, LIMITED,
NOTICE. FROM This Date and during my temporary HAY will act as SECRETARY of the Society.
By Order of the Board
C. MONTAGUE EDE,
Secretary. Hongkong, 6th August, 1918. [950
CHINA TRADERS INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE.
FR
ROM This Dato and during my temporary absence from the Colony MR. C. H. P. HAY will act as SECRETARY of the Company,
By Order of the Board,
C. MONTAGUE EDE,
Secretary. Hongkong, 6th August, 1919. [951
NOTHING BETTER FOR THE
SEASON!
JUST RECEIVED.
TYLISH BATHING DRESSES aud.
CAPS.
FINEST VOILES, STRIPED, FLOWERS and FANCY, FINEST MUSLINS, PLAIN and DOTTED, EMBROIDERED MATERIALS, &c. &c.
You will find Our Range Incomparable for Quality, Style and Prices,
HOOSAIN-ALI & Co.,
ic, D'AQUILAR STREET. Hongkong, 20th June, 1913.
HONGKONG
BANKS
קילו
AND SHANGHAI
BANKING CORPORATION.
PAID-UP CAPITAL RESERVE FUNDI
STERLING
4000,000
£1,500,000 at 2/--$15,000,000
SILVER
$17,200,000
$32,200,000
BESERTA LIABILITY OF Pior'zons $15,000,000
Cover OP DIRECTORS.
8. H. DODWELL, Esq, Chairman, Hon. Mr. D. LANDSLE-Deputy Chairman. . Friesland, Esq. J. A. Plummer, Esq. C. S. Gubbay, Esq. W. I. Patterden, Esq,
H. A. Siebs, Es
T. H. Holyoak, Esq.
G. R. Laurens, Esq.
F. Lieb, Esq.
Hon. Mr. E, Shalim,
CIE MANAGER: Hongkong N. J. STADO.
'MANAGER!
Shanghai-A. G. STRIES.
LONDON BANKERS: LONDON COUNTY AND, WESTMINSTER BANK, LIMITED.
HONGKONG INTEREST ALLOWED. On Current Account at the rate of Twe per cont. por nunum on the Daily Balance
ON FIXED DEPOSITO...
For 9 months, 2 per cent. per Annum For 6 months, 3 per cent, per Annum For 12 mouths, 4 per cent par Annum
N. J. STABB,
Chief Manager. 118
Borgkong, 8th May, 1918
THE THE
MERCANTILE BANK INDIA, LIMITED.
Anthorised Capital Subsoribed 21
Paid-up
رو
BANGERS:
.£1,500,000
D, 125,000
Reserve Fund"
562,500 415,000
145
BANK OF ENGLAND,
PER PAIR.
FOR EUROPE AND AMERICA, INDIA, AUSTRALIA, &Q,
FIT AND STYLE GUARANTEED WHITE SERGE TROUSERS.
FROM
$9.50
BEST MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP.
PEEK
FREAN & CO.'S CELEBRATED BISCUITS.
CAN BE OBTAINED FROM-
WING ON Co.
SINCERE CON
KWONG HIP SHING,
KWONG WAH.
SUN Co.
CHEN KWONG, MY SAN.
and for
PRIVATE RESIDENTA AT THE OUTPORTS,
A Comprehensive and Complete Record
of the
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is given in the ONGKONG.
EEKLY
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$12 per aaoum. Postage
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PAT-A-CAKE.
SHORTCAKE.
TEDDY BEAR..
GROCERS.
LEMON PUFF CREAM. CLOTTED CREAM.
at
and
Lesbos Joist STOCK BANK, LIMITED. INTEREST allowed on Current Accounts
por cent. per annum on Daily Balaso And on Fixed Deposits at rates which may bo ascertained on application,
A. R. LINTON,
Manager
Hongkong, 14th July, 1913.
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THE BANK OF TAIWAN, LIMITED, (INCORPORATED BY SPECIAL IMPERIAL CHATTER).
Capital
Yen 10,000,000 Capital Subscribed (paid up)., Yen 6,250,000 Reserve Fund
Yen 2,620,000
BRANCHES AND AGENCIES:
HEAD OFFICE TAIFER, FORMOSA
Amoy
Taluno
Auping Canton
Tansui
Tokyo
Yokohama
Focchow
Swatow
Kobe
Nagasakt
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CO., LTD.
NOTICE.
Naad frois October 1st. 1913, the Price of GAS to the Pablic will be Reduced to
82.50 per 1,000 Cubic Fert.
- By Order of the Directors!
J. McCUBRIN..
Acting Local Secretary and
Resident Engi
[958
Hongkong, 4th August, 1918.
KULANGSU MUNICIPAL COUNCIL,
AMOY
PPLICATIONS are invited for the position of SECRETARY. સો INSPECTOR OF POLICE to the KULANGSU MUNICIPAL COUNG, AMOY.
Applicants should state their age, whether i Jarvie or single, and should give full particulars ou the subject of their previous experience. A Goot Working Knowledge of Accounts is desirable.
Copies only of testimonials need be sent in with the application.
The successful candidato, will Asume Office
on January. Int. 1914
He s'all perform all the duties of Secretary, and of Impostor of Police and he will have no European Assistant.”
The maximum salary to be paid to such
FOR THE SUMMER MONTHS SPECIALITIES
CORNED OX TONGUES.
CORNED BEEF,
CORNED PORK,
PRESSED BEEF.
GERMAN SAUSAGES,
These aren few of the delicacies offered for sale by THE
DAIRY FARM Co., LTD.
28
GRACA & CO. PENDER ST. (Hongkong Hotel Building),
Dealer in TOSTAGE STAMPS,
PICTORIAL
Secretary will be 250 (Amoy Currency) por POST CARDS, CIGARS, BOOKS,
month, with in the increase of $25 per month to a fiat maximiana of $100 per month. He will le provided with uniforin, light, fuel, and also quarters. The quartos will be in the Museipal Baikling, and vast be occupied by the 5 Secretary appointed.
Applications must ka entored -- Appointmunt of Secretary addressed to Tho Chairman, KULANGSE MUSICIPAL COUNCIL. ANDY," and should ruch Aroy not later than September 30th, 1913
By Order of the Comicil. Kulungen, Amoy, 24th July, 1913,
W
NOTICE...
1017
E have much phases in announcing to our Nusiorous Patrons and Customers that we have Opened & NEW SILK STORE in the most up-to-date Style out Fashion at the Large and Commodicna Premises No. 39 and QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL y occupied by Mesars. H. Buttonjee & Sou, where we are displaying an eatively new. Handsong and Gurgeons Stock of SILK GOODS and JEWELLERY WARE of all Descriptions in a Variety of Now, Elegant and Attractive Designs and Patterns,
The Stock Indlader a Choice Selection of Turkish, Persian and Indian SILK CARPETS and WOOLLEN RUGS in Chaste and Elegant Patternis.
Prices Bially Reduced for Somrher.
Cheapest Store in the Colony,"
An Early Visit Earnestly Solicited."
D CHELLARAM
Hongkong, 25th July, 1913,
[007
TOYS, &c.
FRESH
Just Received SUPPLY OF VEGETABLE SEEDS.
ON SALE
АТ ТЕБ
HONGKONG DAILY
OFFICE.
1842
Other well-known Birouits such as Maric, Pettit Beurre, Milk. Nier. Osborne, etc., are also made by as and Sold at Prices which Compare Favourably with any other Maker's.
REPRESENTATIVES FOR SOUTH CHINA:
MACEWEN, FRICKEL & Co..
1st May, 1913
HONGKONG AND CANTON..
TO LET
TO LET
(From 1st July, 1913)
TO: 2, MOUNTAIN VIEW, THE PEAN
No
Apply
LINSTEAD & DAVIS, Hongkong, 104h Tàu 1973
• R
TO LET.
[780-
66 DANFURLY," No. 11, Cendait Road.
GODOWNS, 94, Wanchai Road, 102, Praya
Apply
Enst
THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST. MENT AND AGENCY Co., Tɔrm. Hongkong, 8th August, 1913.
TO LET.
[392-2
TO LET
TO LET
NE GODOWN, Diddell Street. HARTING, Austin Road, Kowloon. Immaliste possesKİON.
"CRAIG RYRIE, No.
4, The Peak, 8 ROOMS Tennis and Croquet Lawns; Fino Situation,
No.
MERION, No 10, PEAK, Furnished or Unfurnished. 6 ROOMS Cheap rental. To Let or For Sale. GLENSHIEL 124, Barker Road, Peak, 5 ROOMS:
For Sale LADBROOKE," No. 9. Con- init Road, Tine View of Harbour. 8 Rooms, 1-3 Bathroonas, Girion and Tennis Court.
Accommodation for 30 Servants.
For Sale HARTING and ROGATE on part of Kowloon Inland Lot No. 1154.
Apply to-LINSTEAD & DAVIS,
ard Floor, Alexandra Buildings Hongkong, 2nd August, 1913.
(65
CHILDREN
ODERN THREE-ROOMED FLATS
Monvenience. Humphreys Buildings, Cornwall Avenue, Kowloon.
Terrace, PRESS
NEW AND UP-TO-DATE PLANS OF THE SI-KIANG
WEST RIVER.
PRICE ONE DOLLAR
Giving all the Important Towns en route from CANTON to WUCHOW. Hongkong, 5th April, 1913.
No. MINDEN VILLAS, Mody Road, Kowloon, Five Rooms, Tennis Court.
·FOUR-ROOMED HOUSES in Cameron Granville Aveano and Salisbury
Cheap rentals, SHOP with GODOWN aliuched. Nation Road, Kowloosa
Apply to
OF FAR CATHAY.
A BOOJAŽ AND FOLITICAL NOVEL OF
ABSORBING INTEREST,
By CHAS. J. HALCOMBE, Formerly of the Imperial Chinese Customs Service, Author of "The Mystis- Flowery Land," eto.
HUMPHREYS ESTATE & FINANCE Pages, and includes a Sketch Plan THE VOLUME, which consists or 461
Co., LTD., Alexandra Buildings. Hongkong, 12th August, 1913:
S
TO LET.
HOP. No. 12, Queen's Road Central.
No. 9, MOUNTAIN VIEW, PEAR." No. 5. STEWART TERRACE, PEAK,
Apply to
M. J. D. STEPHENS
[722
Hongkong, 17th July, 1913,
of historical interest showing the disposi tion of the Fortos at the battle of Kwailio, is dedicated to Bir ROBERT HART G.C.M.G., and Dr. A. RENNIE.
Its description of Chinese Social Customs and Superstitions, combined with the insight it gives into political onditions in China, makes “CHILDREN ép FAR OSTHAT" an excellent volume for presentation to friends at Home.
PRICE
$3.50
To bo obtained from Mesars. Kay & WALSH LTD Mesirs. BREWEE & Co., or trom the Frinters and Publishers, the
HONGKONG DAILY PRESS.Office.
BANKS
THE CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA
AUSTRALIA AND CHINA.
INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER, 1853. HEAD OFFICE-LONDON,
PAID UP CAPITAL
RESERVE FUND
RESERVE LIABILITY OF PROPRIE
TO18
Osaka
Slunghes
HONGKONG OFFICE,
B, DES YEUX ROAD,
Interest allowed on Current Accounts Deposits received on terras which may be had en application.
K. TSUDZURADARA, Manager. Hongkong, 1st May, 1913,
[638
NTERNATIONAL BANKIN
CORPORATION
HEAD OFFICE: 60, Wall Street, New Yor LONDON OPPICE: 26, Bishopsgate, E.C.
£1,200,000 .....£1,700,000
BRANCHES :--
.21,200,000
Bombay
Kobe
Calcutta
Manila
FOREIGN
EXCHANGE and General
Canton
Mexicu
Banking business transacted.
Cebu
Panaida
CURRENT
ACCOUNTS opened FIXED DEPOSITS received for 1 year or shorter periods at rates which will be quoted on application.
A. S. HEWETT,
Acting Manager. Hongkong, the April, 1913,
And
Colon
Peking
San Francisco.
Shanghai
EDERLANDSCH-INDIS H
HANDELSBANE
(NETHERLANDS INDIA COMMERCIAL BANK)
ESTABLISHED 1969.
Authorised Capital F1, 30,000,000 (£2,500,000) Paid-up Capital. FI 17,407,000 (£1,450,583) Reserve Fund. FI. 6.518,000 (£648,166)
HEAD OFFICE: AMSTERDAM. HRAD AGENCY: BATAVIA.
LONDON BANKER
THE WILLIAMS DEACONS BANK. SWISS BANKVEREIN. BRANCHES AND AGENTS ALL OVER THE WORLD.
THE BANK transnets arery description of Banking and Exchange Business, receives per cent, per annum on Daily Balances. money on "Current Account at the rate of
Rates on Fixed Deposit can be ascertained on application. Th
VARMET Matager, No. 8 Des Voeux Road Central Hongkong 13th August, $1913. [a
HONGKONG SAVINGS BANK.
ducted by the HONGKONG AND IHE Business of the above Bank is con- SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Rides may be obtained on application.
INTEREST on deposits it allowed on the Minimum Monthly Balancos at 31 per cent. PO ZADUM,
balances of $100 or more to the HONGKONG Depositors may transfor at their option AND SILANGHAI Bans to be placed on FIXED DEPOSIT at 4 per cent. per annum.
For the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION,
N. J. STABB
Hongkong, 1st July, 1911.
Chief Manager.
(19.
Empire
Hongkong
Hankow
CAPITAL AND SURPLUS
Хокодата
$7,000,000 equal £1,450,000 EVERY DESCRIPTION OF BANKING
BUSINESS transacted. CURRENT ACCOUNTS opened on the usual
terms, I
DEPOSITS RECEIVED, fxed for one year
at 4 per cent. per annum or for shortor periods, at rates which may be ascertained on application. BILLS NEGOTIATED and COLLECTED, MAIL and TELEGRAPHIC REMIT LETTERS OF CREDIT and DRAFTS
TANCES made:
granted on all the principal cities in the World: THE BANK'S CIROULAL LETTERS OF CREDIT are available all over the World: COMMERCIAL LETTERS OF CREDIT
PURCHASE and SALE of Stocks and
Sharea effected.- TRAVELLERS CHECKS sold and cashed.
GEORGE HOGQ, Manager.
9, Queen's Road,
Hongkong, 2nd November, 1912.- [220
THE.
KOKOHAMA
SPECIE
BANK
Yon 48,000,000 Yen 30,000,000 Yen 18,200,000
AUTHORISED CAPITAL. PAID-UP CAPITAL RESERVE FUND
HEAD OFFICE YOKOHAMA. Branches and Agencies at Antung-Hsin Liao-Yang Ryojun Calenita
(Port Arthur) Bombay
London San Francisc Changchun Los Angeles Shanghai
Icons Tichling
Dairen (Dalny
Fongtion(Makden Nagasaki Tientsi Haukow
Newchrang Tolcy
Harbin Honolulu
Kobe
New York Osaka
Peling
INTERÉST ALLOWED ON CURRENT AccouSTO. Deposita received for fred periods at rater. to be obtained on application.
EISHI ONO,
Manager
Hongkong, 31st March, 1913,