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THE HONGKONG ELECTRIC CO., LTD.
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PUBLIC COMPANIES
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, AUGUST 14TH, 1913,
HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANK ING CORPORATION.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that
the ORDINARY HALF-YEARLY MEETING of the SHAREHOLDERS in. this Corporation will be held at the CITY HALL, Hongkong, on SATURDAY, the 16th day of AUGUST, 1913, at Noor, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Curt of Directors Logother with 孽 Statement of Accounts to 30th Jan, 1918.
The REGISTER of SHARES of the Corporation will be CLOSED from MONDAY, the 4th August to SATURDAY, the 16th
INTIMATIONS
LANE,
CRAWFORD & Co.
TELEPHONE 97.
COOL AS A SEA BREEZE
August. 1913 Goth days, inclusive), during COOL AS
which period no transfer of Shares can bo registered.
By Order of the Court of Directors.
N. J. STABB,
Chief Manager.. Hongkong) 31st July, 1913.
HONGKONG ICE COMPANY, LTD.
NOTICE.
RYOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN · Ühat ́k.
SHARE CERTIFICATE with respect | to (3) THREE Blarna, Nos. 17482/17434, in the above-named Company standing in the name of ADELINO ÓSCAR GUTTIERRES of HONGKONG, has her LOST. SHOULD
*FN accordance with the Provisions of No. 104 SHARE CERTIFICATE not be of the Articles of Association, the General prodnend on or before the 94th of August, 1915. Managers hate: This Day Doclared it shall be declared NULL and VOLD, and a INTERIM DIVIDEND for the Half-Year new SHARE CERTIFICATE will be made ended 30th June, 1913, of TWO DOLLARS out in the name of ADELINO OSCAR PER SHARE GUTTIERRES.
By Order of the Board of Directors,
GIBE, LIVINGSTON & Co.,
Agents. St. George's Building.
Hongkong, 13th August, 1933,
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VICTORIA RECREATION CLUB.
HIRD NIGHT FETE will be held in thủ
Twinning Enclosure on "SATURDAY, 16th iust, commencing 9 P.. shop. Excellent Programme, Special Feature 220 yards Sorate Huan-trial for likely Interport Representatives. Band in attemlénes,
Admission Non-Metabers, 81; Ladies and
ar
DIVIDEND WARRANTS may be obtained nu application at the Office of the Company on and after) MONDAY, the 18th inst.:
Tho 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.
1959
INTIMATIONS
Children, Soktiers and Sailors in uniform. 50cts. THE HONGKONG AND CHINA GAS
FRANK LAMMERT,
Hon. Secretary,
Hongkong, 14th Augist, 1913.
FROM EUROPE.
HE HAL Steamship
THE
"SCANDIA,"
1973
Capt Jochime, having arrived, Consignees of Cargo are hereby informed that thoir goods are being landad and placed at their risk in the hazardons and/or extra-hazardous Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowicon Wharf and Godown Co., Ltd, st Hongkong and jar Kowloon whones delivery may be obtainer Against Bills-of-Lading countersigned by the Undersigned.
Optional Cargo will be carried on unless notice to the contrary be gives TO-DAY.
All Claims must bo presented within ten 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 undelivered after the 19th just, will be subject to reat.
All broken, chafed, and damaged goode must be left in the Godowne, where they will te examined on the 19th ingh, at 9.30 KM..
No Fire Insurance will be effected by us in any case whatever
This Steamer brings on Cargo:-
Ex 8.8, "Trallaborg" from Abus
CO., LTD.
NOTICE:
N and from Octobor 1st, 1913, tie Price of GAS to the Public will be. Reduced to $2,50 per 1,000 Cubic Fest.-
By Order of the Directors,
J. McCUBBIN, Acting Local Secretary and
Rasident Engincur.
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Hongkong, 9th August, 1913.
KILFUL, Electric.
MASSAGE
Safety int the General or
MISS MORITA.
Care of NOMURA HOTEL,
· 15, 16 and 17, Connaught Road,
Opposite Blake Pier.
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Hongkong. 8th May, 1913.
·FOR SALE,
RETAIL BUSINESS in HONGKONG. Owno retiring.
A GOOD
Essy terms of purchase. Apply In writing to-
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GOLDRING & RUSÍ
Solicitors
Hongkong, 29th July, 1913,
6. Des Voeux Road..
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Ex 5.9. Germania" from Göteborg,
HAMBURG-AMERIKA LÍNIE,
Hongkong Offco.
Hongkong, 13th August, 1915
*BEN" LINE OF STEAMERS.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
H
8.5. BENLOMOND."
FROM LEITH, MIDDLESBRO',
LONDON AÐ STRATTU.
FOR THE SUMMER MONTHS-
JONSIGNEES of Caign are hereby informed SPECIALITIES
that all Goods-are being landed at their risk into the hazardóns and/or exte?” Lazardons Godowns of the Hongkone and Kowloon Warf and Godown Co, Ell, whemea and for from the wharees delivery may in obtained.
No Claims will bo ̈nduitted after the Ganda have bft Bie Godowne, and all Grods remaining. nadelivered after the 20th Aug. will be s bbject to reni,
All Claims against the Stonnier must be presented to the Undersigned on or before the 30th Aug, or they will not be recognized..
All broken, chafed and damaged Goods are
to be left in the Godowns, where they will be
examined on the 20th Aug, at 11 AM.
No Fire Insurance has been offerted. Hilis of Lading will be countersigned by
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co., Agente Hongkong, 13th August, 1913.
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WANTED AT ONCE.
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HÖRTHAND-TYPIST. High Salary offered. Nobody but thoroughly competent persons need spply--
P. O. Box No. 287, Hongkong, 11th August, 1913.
SITUATION WANTED.
{962
OUNG MAN due to arrive Hongkong P.&O. S.S. Nite shout. 5th September. Résires situation, Geneal Office Experience, Steady, Acomats and Reliably, Good References
Address
"J, S Care of Daily Pres" Ofice. Hongkong, 13th August, 101.
NOTICE.
1069
E have inch pleasure in announcing to our Numerous Patrons and Customers that we have Opened a NEW SILK STORE in the most i-to-date Style and Fashion at the Large and Commodious Premises No. 38 and 40. QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, lately occupied by Messrs. H. Raftonjes & Son, where we are displaying an entirely new, Handsome and Gorgeoue Stock of SILK GOODS and JEWELLERY WARE of all Descriptions in a Variety of Now, Elegant and Attentive Designs and Patterns
The Stock Includes a Choice Selection of Turkish, Persian and Indion SILK CARPETS and WOOLLEN RUGS in Chaste aut Elegant Patterns...
Prices Specially Reduced for Sumner.": Cheapest Store in the Colony,
AB Early Visit Earnestly Solicited.
D. CHELLARAM.
Hongkong, 26th July, 1913.
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CORNED OX TONGUES,
CORNED BEEF,
CORNED PORK.
PRESSED BEEF,
GERMAN SAUSAGES.
These are a few of the delicacies offerod
for sale by THE
DAIRY FARM Co., LTD.
GRACA & CO. PEDDER ST. (Hongkong Hotel Buifting),
Dealers in
POSTAGE STAMPS PICTORIAL POST CARDS, CIGARS, BOOKS,
TOYS, &
Just Reevived FRESH SUPPLY OF
VEGETABLE
ON SALE
AT: THE
SEEDS.
7849
HONGKONG DAILY PRESS
OFFICE.
NEW AND UP-TO-DATE PLANS OF THE SI-KIANG
WEST
GR
RIVER.
PRICE ONE DOLLAR
Giving all the Imperiant Towns en route from CANTON to WUCHOW, Hongkong, 5th April, 1913.-
The NEW IDEA cod the TRUE IDEA in Sammer Underwear as oxemplified by
LOOSE
FITTING
B. V. D.
COAT CUT UNDERSHIRTS
AND
KNEE LENGTH DRAWERS.
$2.50 AND $5.00 PER SUIT,
TAILORING DEPARTMENT.
NEW GOODS
FOR THE PRESENT SEASON
EXCLUSIVE DESIGNS
FIT AND STYLE GUARANTEED WHITE SERGE TROUSERS,
FROM
$9.50
PER PAIR.
BEST MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP.
YOST
TYPEWRITER.
LATEST MODEL NO. 20.
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VISIBLE Writing Standard Key Board, with Fractions, suitable for Merchants,
Engineer Bankers, Brokers, etc.
The same Model with French Key Board, also Brief Model for Lawyers and Accountants.
Special Monthly. Terms if desired
MACEWEN, FRICKEL & Co..
SOLE AGENTS FOR HONGKONG AND SOUTH CHINA, 4, DES Veut ROAD, HONGKONG.
SHAMDEN, CANTON, 1st May, 1913.
No
TO LET
TO LET.
(From 1st July, 1913)
66
TO LET
1392-1
TO LET.
JDGEHILL," No. GA, THE PEAK. A Five Roomed Bangalow. Electric
YO. 2, MOUNTAIN VIEW, THE PEAK Light. Five minutes' walk from Tram Station.
Apply A. RAYMOND, Apply
Care of S. J. DAVID & Co. LINSTEAD & DAVIS.
Hongkong, 12th August, 1913. Hongkong, 10th June, 1913.
TO LET.
[760
66 DANFURLY," No. 11, Conduit Bond.
GODOWNS, 94, Wauchni Road, 102, Praya Fast.
Apply
THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST. MENT AND AGENCY Co., Ltd. Hongkong, 8th August, 1913. -
M
TO LET
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1
TODERN. THREE-ROOMED FLATS with every convenience, Humphreys |Buildings, Cornwall Avenue, Kowloon,
No. 2, MINDEN VILLAS, Mody Road, Kowloon, Five Rooms, Tennis Court
FOUR-ROOMED HOUSES in Cameron Terrace, Granville Avenue and Salisbury Areme, Kowloon. Cheap rentals.
ENTERTAINMENTS
THEATRE
HONGKONG
ROYAL
FOR TWO NIGHTS ONLY.
FAREWELL VISIT.
MAURICE E BANDMANN Presenta
THE NEW
BANDMANN
OPERA CO.
TO-NIGHT (THURSDAY), AUGUST 14TH,
The Ever Popular and Fascinating THE DAIRYMAIDS From the Apollo Theatre, London.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 16, FAREWELL PERFORMANCE this year. when Hongkong's Favourite Musical Play will be staged,
AUTUMN
MANŒUVRES,"
From the Royal Adolphi Theatre, London..
BANKS
THE
OKOHAMA SPECIE
LIMITED.
BANK
AUTHORISED CAPITAL.Yen 48,000,000
PAID-UP CAPITAL RESERVE FUND
Yen 90,000,000
on 18,200,000
HELL OFFICE-YOKOHAMA, Branchon and Agencies at Antung-Hsin Liao-Yang Ryojun
Calontta
(Port Arthur)
Bombay
Changchan
Dairon (Dolay
London
San Francisco
Los Angeles Shanghai
Lyons
Tickling
Fongtion (Mukden)Nagasaki Tientsir
Hankow
Harbin
Honolulu Koba
Notchwang Toky
New York Osako
Peking
INTEREST ALLOWED ON CUBRENT ACCOUNT, to be obtained on application..
Deposits. received for fixed periods at rates
EISHI ONO, Manager.
Hongkong, 31st March, 1913,
Doore Open at 8.30. Commence at 9 sharp.ONGKONG
Bepking at MOUTRIE'S. PRICES: $3.50; 83; 82 & $1. Hongkong, and Angust, 1913.
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AND SHANGHAI
BANKING CORPORATION.
F982
PAID-UP CAPITAL RESERVE FUNDE : ----
STERLING
SILVED
NOTHING BETTER FOR THE SEASON!
JUST RECEIVED.
TYLISH BATHING DRESSES and
GAPS
FINEST VÕILES, STRIPED, FLOWERS and FANCY. FINEST MUSLINS, PLAIN and DOTTED; EMBROIDERED MATERIALS, &c., &c.
You will And Our Range Incomparable for. Quality, Style and Prices.
HOOSAIN-ALI & Co.,
IC, D'AQUILAR STRDEN. Hongkong, 26th June, 1913,
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INDIA, AUSTRALIA, 50,
and for
PRIVATE RESIDENTS AT THE OUTPORTS, 6. Comprehensive and Complete Record
of the
NEWS OF THE FAR EAST
is given in the
HONGKONG
WEEKLY
PRESS
with which is incorporated,
HE CHINA OVERLAND TR DE REPORT.
Subscription, paid in advance, 413 por aanam. Postage 32 to any part of
the World.
BANKS
HONGKONG SAVINGS BANK.
THE Business of the abore Bank is con ducted by the HONGKONG
£1,500,000 at 2/--835,000,000
$15,000,000
$17,200,000
$92,200,000
RESERVE LIADILITY OF FROP'rons $15,000,000. COURT OF DIRECTORS,
8. H. DODWELL, Esq.-Chairman.
Hou. Mr. D. LANDALE-Deputy Chairman. J. A. Plummer, Esq. W. L. Pattenden, Esq. H. A. Siobs, Esq Hon. Mr. E. Shellim.
C. 9. Gubbay, Esq. G. Friesland, Esq,
P. H. Holyoak, Esq. G. R. Laurenz, Esq.. F. Lieb, Esq.
CHIEF MANAGER: Hongkong-N. J. STAND.
MANAGEME
Shanghai A. G. STEPES.
LONDON BANKERS: LONDON COUNTY AND WESTMINSTER BANK, LIMITED.
HONGKONG-INTEREST. ALLOWED.
On Current Account at the rate of Two per cont. per annum on the Daily Balance. ON. FIXED DEPOSITS. For 3 months, 2 per cent, per Anwo For 6 months, 33 per cent. por Annum For 12 months, 4 per cent per Annum
N. J. STABB,
Chief Manager. [18
Hongkong, 8th May, 1913.
MERCANTILE BANK 0
INDIA, LIMITED.
Authorised Capital Subscribed
Paid-up Recorro Fund
BANKERB
BANK OF ENGLAND,
end
£1,600,000
1,125,000 502,500
415,000
LONDON JOINT STOCK BANK, LED, INTEREST allowed on. Current Accounta
a 2 per cent. per annum on Daily Balance and on Fixed Devosits at rates which may be ascertained on application.
A. R. LINTON,
Manager.
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Hongkong, 14th July, 1013.
T SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.T
Rules may be obtained on application,
INTEREST on deposits is allowed on the Minimum Monthly Balances at 3 per cent. per annum.
Depositors may transfer at their option balances of $100 or more to the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANE to be placed on FIXED DEPOSIT at 4 per cent. per annum.
For the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAY BANKING CORPORATION,
N. I STABB,
Chief Manager Hongkong, 1st July, 1911,
·₤19⋅
THE BANK OF TAIWAN, LIMITED
(INCORPORATED BY SPECIAL IMPERIAL CHANTEL).
Capital Capital Subscribed (paid up)..Yon €,250,000 Yen 10,000,000 Reserve Fund.
Yen 2,620,000. HEAD OFFICE: TAIPER, FORMOSI.
Овака
Shanghai
BRANCHES AND AGENCIES:
Amoy
Swatow
Tainan
(936
Apping
Kobe
Tamsal
Canton
Nagasaki
Foochow
Tokyo Yokohama
THE CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA
AUSTRALIA AND CHINA.
INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER, 1853. HEAD OFFICE LONDON,
Keshing
£1,200,000
TO LET F66, PRAE; early possession.
AURNISHED, KELLETT CREST, No.
HARTING," Austin Road, Kowloon. Immediate possession.
& ROOMS; Tennis and Croquet Lawns; CRAIG RYRIE," No. 4, The Pest Fine Situation.
MERION, No. 10, PEAK, Furnished or Unfurnished. 6 ROOMS Cheap rontal.
PAID-UP CAPITAL RESERVE FUND.£1,700,000 KEBEEVE ABILITY OF PROPRIE
TORS
‚‚£1,200,000. FOREIGN EXCHANGE and General
To Let or For Salu. GLENSHIEL," No. Banking business transacted 124, Barker Bonil, Peak, 5 ROOMS.
For Sale. LADBROOKE," No. 9, Con- CURRENT ACCOUNTS
opened and
duit Rood. Fine View of Harbour, 8 Rooms, FIXED DEPOSITS received for 1 year or
3 Bathrooms, Garter and Tennis Court.shorter periode at ratos which will be quoted Accommodation for 30 Servants.
For Sale. HARTING and ROGATE":
on part of Kowloon Inland Lot No. 1164.. Apply to -LINSTEAD & DAVIS,
3rd Floor, Alexandra Buildings. Hongkong, 14th August, 1913.
CHILDREN OF FAR
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CATHAY.
A SOCIAL AND POLITICAL NOVEL OF ABSORBING INTEREST. By OHAS. J. HALCOMBE,
SHOP with GODOWN attached, Nathan Formerly of the Imperial Chinese Customs
Road, Kowloon..
Apply to
HUMPHREYE ESTATE & FINANCE.
Co., LTD., Alexandre Buildings. "Hongkong, 12th August, 1013.-
TO LET.
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HOP, No. 12, Queen's Road Central
No. 9, MOUNTAIN VIEW, PEAK. No. 5, STEWART TERRACE, PEAK.
Apply to-
M. J. D. STEPHENS, Hongkong, 17th July, 1913.
Bervice, Author of The Mystie Flowery Land," ete.
THE VOLUME, which consiate or 401 Pages, and includes a Sketch Plan if historical interest showing the dispost- tion of the Forces at the battle of Kweilin, in dedicated to Bir ROBERT HART, G.CH.G., and Dr. A. BENNIS
on application.
A. S. HEWETT,
Acting Manager. Hongkong, 14th April 1913,
NEDERLANDSCH-INDISIN
HANDELSBANE (NETHERLANDS INDIA COMMERCIAL BANK)
ESTABLISHED 1803..
Authorized Capital Fl. 30,000,000 (£2,000,000) Reserve Fund F 6,518,000 (£613,166) Paid-up Capitol, FL. 17,407,000 (£1,450,589)
HEAD OFFICE: AMSTERDAM. HEAD AGENCY: BATAVIA,
LONDON BANKER THE WILLIAMS DEACONE BANK. SWIBS BANKVEREIN,
HONGKONG OFFICE,
·S, DEG VEUX ROAD.
Interest allowed on Current Accounts Deposits received on terms which may be had on application,
I
K. TSUDZURABARA, Manager. Hongkong, 1st May, 1913.
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NTERNATIONAL BANKIN 00 BEORATION.
HEAD OFFICE: 60, Wall Street, Now Yor LONDON OFFICE 26, Bishopsgate, E.C.
Bombay Calcutta
Canton
Ceba
BRANCHES:
Kobe
Mazila
Mexico
Panawa
Peking
San Francisco
Shanghai Yokohama
Colon Empire
Hongkong Hankow
terms.
| CAPITAL AND SURPLUS ....... 87,060,000 equal £1,450,000 EVERY DESCRIPTION OF BANKING
BUSINESS transacted CURRENT ACCOUNTS opened on the usual
DEPOSITS RECEIVED, fixed for one year at 4 per cent, per annum or for shorter periods, at rates which may be ascertained on application. BILLS NEGOTIATED. and COLLECTED, MAIL ` and ` · TELEGRAPHIC REMIT
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Shares effected.
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-TRAVELLERS' CHECKS sold and cashed,
GEORGE HOGG,
G VERMET, Manager,. No. 8, Des Voeux Road Central. Hongkong, 13th August, 1913. F21
[9, Queen's Road,
Manager.
Hongkong, 2nd November, 1912920