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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, AUGUST 19TH, 1913,
THE CHINA AND MANILA STEAM- SHIP COMPANY, LTD.
advertisements, and SubscriptionsE THIRTIETH ORDINARY
which are not ordered for a fixed period will be continued until countermanded.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP CO,
TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that
GENERAL MEETING of SHARE- HOLDERS in the abore Company will be held at the Company's Offers, St. George's Building, 6, Coidaught Road, Victoris, on THURSDAY, the 28th August, 1913, at 11.80 in the morning, for the purpose of receiving a Statement of Accounts and the Report of the General Manggers for the year ending 31st December, 1912, and electing Consulting Committee and Auditors.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will to CLOSED from MONDAY, the 25th.
INTIMATIONS
LANE
CRAWFORD & Co.
Angut, to THURSDAY, the Angust. COOL
1913, both days inclusive.
SHEWAN, TOMES & Co..
General Managers, Hongkong, 16th August, 1812
1080
under instructions from the Management HONG KONG AND SHANGHAI BANK-
I have ASSUMED CHARGE of the Local Agency of this Company from thæ 16th inat.
R. C. MORTON,
Hongkong. 10th August, 1913
Agent.
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NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD, BREMEN. IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE
For EUROPE
(via asual Ports of Call).
THE Steamship
"PRINZESS ALICE,"
Captain J. Bortfehlt, will leave for the shore placon on TTRSDAY, the 21st inst, at 10 A.3.
For further particulars, apply to:
NORDDEUTYCHER LLOYD,
MELCHERS & Co.,
General Agents.
Hongkong, 19th August, 1913.
WANTED.
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1987
NU
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Bux No. 18. Care of Daily Press" Office, Hongkong, 18th August, 1913.
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Na Foreign Commercial Firm at Canton.
I CHINESE ASSISTANT. Security
required.
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"Y. H.." Care of Daily Press Office. Hongkong, 16th August, 1913, -1978
THE HONGKONG AND CHINA GAS
CO., LTD.
NOTICE.
mi from Octobel-t. 1913, the Price of GAS to the Puldie will he Reduced faj $2.50 per 1,000 Cubic Fest.
By Order of the Dirvesos,
J. MCCUBBIN, Acting Local Secretary and
Resident Engineer.
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Hongkong. 9th August, 1913.
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NOTICE.
ING CORPORATION.
THE DIVIDEND DECLARED for the
Half Year ending 30th June, 1918, at the Bate of TWO POUNDS STERLING Per Share of $125 is Payable on and after MONDAY, the 18th August, Current, at the Offices of the Corporation, where Shareholders are requested to apply for Warrants.
By Order of the Court of Directors,
N. J. STABB,
Chief Manager. Hongkong, 16th August, 1913.
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INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LTD.
IVIDEND WARRANTS dute London 25th June, 1913, may be had on applica- tion at the Offices of the Undersigned.
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., General Managers. Hongkong, 18th August, 1913,
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THE HONGKONG ELECTRIC CO., LTD.
OTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a
NTHARE CERTIFICATE with respect
me
to (3) THREE. Shares, Nos. 17482/17484, in the above-mmed Company standing in the of ADELINO OSCAR GUTTIERNES of HONGKONG, has been LOST, SHOULD the asi SHARE CERTIFICATE not bo produced on or before the 28th of August, 1913, ff shall lo declared NULL and VOID, and a new SHARE CERTIFICATE will be made out in the name of ADELINO. OSCAR GUTTERRES.
By Order of the Board of Directors,
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co.,
Agents St. George's Building,
Hongkong, 18th August, 1913.
1972.
NOTHING BETTER FOR THE SEASON!
JUST RECEIVED.
TYLISH BATHING DRESSES and
CAPS.
FINEST VOILES, STRIPED, FLOWERS and FANCY. FINESTMUSLINS, PLAIN and DOTTED EMBROIDERED MATERIALS, &e, &e.
You will fad Our Range Incomparable for Quality: Style and Prices.
HOOSAIN-ALI & Co.,
Hongkong, 2611) Jane, 1913.
1c, D'AGUILAR STREET,
GRACA &
anve much please in namancing to on Namerons Patrons and Customers that we have Opened a NEW SILK STORE in the nest up-to-date Style und Fashion at the Large and Commodions Promises No: 98 and 40. QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, lately occupied Mus. H. Ruttonjo & Son, where we are displaying an entirely tay. Handsome and DOSTAGE Gorgeous Stock of SILK GOODS and A
JEWELLERY WARE of all Descriptions
in a Variety of New, Ergant and Attractive
Designs aul Patterns.
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CO.
TEDDER ST. (Hongkong Hotel Euilding),
Dealers in
STAMPS,
TOYS, &e.
Just Received
PICTORIAL
TELEPHONE 97.
AS A SEA
BREEZE
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 PER SUIT.
TAILORING DEPARTMENT.
NEW GOODS
FOR THE PRESENT SEASON EXCLUSIVE DESIGNS
FIT AND STYLE GUARANTEED WHITE SERGE TROUSERS.
FROM
$0.50
PER PAIR,
BEST MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP.
YOST
TYPEWRITER.
LATEST MODEL No. 20.-
BANKS
"ONGKONG
AND SHANGHA
BANKING CORPORATION.
www.
· PAID-UP CAFIRAE
815,000,000
RESERVE FUNDS:---
STEELING
$17,450,000
£1,500,000 at 2/---$16,000,000- SILVER
892,460,000 RESERVE LIABILITY OF PROP'Tous $15,000,000
COURT OF DIRECTORS.
8. H. DODWELL, Esq.-Chairman, Hon. Mr. D. LANDATE-Deputy Chairman. J. A. Phimmer, Esq. W. L. Pattondon, Esq. II. A. Siebs, Esq Hon. Mr. E. Shellim.
G. Friesland, Esq.
C. S. Gubbay, Esq.
P. H. Holyoak, Esq.
G. R. Laurens, Esq. F. Lieb, Esq.
CHIEF MANAGER: Hongkong-N. J. STADD,
MANAGER:
Shanghai-A. G. STEPEEN.
LONDON BANKERS :
LONDON COUNTY AND WESTMINSTER
BANK, LIMITED.
HONGKONG-INTEREST ALLOWED.
On Current Account at the rate of Two per cent. per annum on the Daily Balazon. ON FIXED DEPOSITA.
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For 3 months, 3 per cent. per Annum. For 6 months, 3 per cent. per Annum For 12 months, 4 per cont. per Annum
N. J. STABB, Hongkong, 10th August, 1913)
MERCANTILE BANK
INDIA, LIMITED, Authorised Capital
THE
Subscribed
Paid-up
Reserve Fund
})
BANKETS:
N
BANKS
EDERLANDSCH-INDISH
HANDELSBANK. (NETHERLANDS INDIA COMMERCIAL BANK.) ESTABLISHED 1809.
Authorised Capital F1, 30,000,000 (£2,500,000) Paid-up Capital El. 17,407,000 (£1,450,569) Reserve Fund... Fl. 6,518,000 £349,168)" HEAD OFFICE; AMSTERDAM.
HEAD AGENDY: BATAVIA,
LONDON BANKER · :
THE WILLIAMS DEACONA BANK. Swiss BANKVEREIN,
BRANCHES AND AGENTS ALL OVER THE WORLD,
THE BANK transacts every description of Banking and Exchange Business, recolves money on Current Account at the rate of 2 pur cont. per annum on Daily Balances. Hates on Fixed Deposit can be ascertained on application.
G. VERMEY, Manager, No. 8, Dea Vooux Road Central. Hongkong, 19th August, 1919, 121
HONGKONG SAVINGS BANK.
Chief Manager.HE Business of the above Bank is con- ducted by the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Rules may be obtained on application..
INTEREST on deposits is allowed on the Or Minimum Monthly Balances at 34 per cent.
BANK OF ENGLAND,
and
£1,600,000 1,125,000 562,500 415,000
LONDON JOINT Brook Bank, LIMITED.
INTEREST allowed on Current Accounta a 2 per cent. per annum on Daily Balanse and on Fixed Deposits at rates which may be ascertained on application.
R. LINTON, Manager.
Hongkong. 14th July, 1913.
THE BANK OF TAIWAN, LIMITED
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THE
VISIBLE Writing, Standard Koy Board, with Fractions, suitable for Merchants,
Engineer, Hankers, Brokers, ofe
The same Model with French Key Board, also Brief Model for Lawyers and Accountants.
Special Mouthly Termís if desired.
MACEWEN, FRICKEL & Co...
SOLE AGENTS FOR HONGKONG AND SOUTH CHINA, 4. DES VEUX ROAD, HONGKONG.
SHAMEEN, CANTON. 15 May, 1913
TO LET
TO LET.
POST CARDS, CIGARS, BOOKS, 66 DANFURLY." No. 11, Conduit Road.
GODOWNS, 94, Wanchai Boad. 192, Praya-
The Stock Imeindes a Choco Solaction of FRESH SUPPLY" OF
Turkish. Poran al Lolian SILK CARPETS
and WOOLLEN RUGS in Chaste and Elegant
Patterns.
Prices Specially Reduced for Sumder.
Cheapest Stor in the Colony.
An Early Visit Earnestly Solicited.
D. CHELUARAM
Hougkong. 28th July, 1919.
MASSAGE.
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KILFUL. Safety in the Gueral
Electrin
Miss MORITA.
Care et NOMURA HOTEL
VEGETABLE
R
East.
Apply
SEEDS.
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THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST MENT AND AGENCY CO., LTD. Hongkong, 8th Angust, 1913.
[65
FOR SALE.
NAS COMPRESSOR with ELECTRIC
MOTOR and FTFTINGS.
Will
TO LET.
orfacrase ordinary lighting power by 25 per cent. M with very convenienes, Humphreys
15, 16 and 17, Connaught Road,
Opporita Blake Pier.
Hongkong, Sth May, 1913.
FOR SALE.
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GOOD REVAIL BUSINESS
HONGKONG. Owner
Easy torns of purchase.
Apply in writing to--*
in
retiring,
GOLDRING & RESS,
Solicitor.
4. Des Vox Bed.
Hongkong, 29th July, 1910.
1915
FOR THE SUMMER MONTHS
SPECIALITIES
CORNED OX TONGUES,
CORNED BEEF,
CORNED PORK.
PRESSED BEEF,
GERMAN SAUSAGES.
Those are a few of the delicacies offered
for sale by
THE
DAIRY FARM Co., LTD.
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without extra cost.
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FODERN THREE-ROOMED FLATS
Buildings, Cornwall Avenue, Kowloon.
No. 2, MINDEN VILLAS, Mody Road, Kowloon, Five Rooms, Temuis Court.
FOUR-ROOMED HOUSES in Cameron: Terrace, Grauville Avene and Salisbury. Avenue, Kowloon. Cheap rentala.
SHOP with, GODOWN attached, Nathan. Road, Kowloon,
Apply to
HUMPHREYS ESTATE & FINANCE
Co., LTD.,. Alexandra Buildings. Hongkong, 12th August, 1913.
TO LET
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HOP, No. 12, Queen's Road Central.
No. 8, MOUNTAIN VIEW, PEAK. No. 5, STEWART TERRACE, PEAK.
Apply to
M. J. D. STEPHENS. Hongkong, 17th July, 1913.
No
TO LET.
(From 1st July, 1913).
TO. 2, MOUNTAIN VIEW, THE PEAR
Apply→→
LINSTEAD & DAVIS. Hongkong, 10th June, 1913.
1780
TO LET
TO LET.
ED Five-Roomed Bungalow.
(INCORPORATED DT SPECIAL IMPERIAL CHARTER).
per annum.
Dopositors may transfer at their option balances of 8100 or more to the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANK to be placed on FIXED DEPOSIT at 4 per cent. per annum.
For the HosaKONG AND SHANGHA
BANKING CORPORATION,
N. J. STABB.
Chief Manager. [19
Hongkong, 1st July, 1911,
AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. HE CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA,
INCORPORATED DY ROTAL CHARTER, 1853. HEAD OFFICE-LONDON.
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PAID-UP CAPITA
.£1,200,000
RESERVE FUND...
£1,700,000
RESERVE LIABILITY OF PROPRIE-
TOBR
£1,200,000
Capital
Ten 10,000,000 Capital Subscribed (paid up)..Yen 6,250,000 Reserve Fund
Yen 2,820,000
HEAD OFFICE: TAIFER, FORMOBA,
BRANCHES AND AGENCIES:
Amoy
Swaton
Teiran
Arping
Kobe
Tarasur
Canton
Tokyo
Foochow
Yokohama
Keelung
Interest
Nagasaki
Osaka
Shanghai
HONGKONG OFFICE,
3. Des Vætr Road.
allowed on Current Accounts
Deposits received on terms which may ba bad on application.
K. TSUDZURABARA, Manager. Hongkong, 1st May, 1913.
FOREIGN EXCHANGE and General Banking business transacted.
CURRENT ACCOUNTS opened and FIXED DEPOSITS received for 1 year or shorter periods at rates which will be quoted on application.”
A. 8. HEWETT,
Acting Manager.
Hongkong, 14th April, 1913, ទេ
ON SALE
AT THE
698
HONGKONG
OFFICE.
TNTERNATIONAL BANKING
392-1 I
IDGEHILL," No. GA; THE PEAK. A Electrio Light. Five minutes' walk from Tram Station.
Apply
A. RAYMOND, Care of S. J. DAVID & Co. Hongkong, 12th August, 1913. [936
NO
TO LET.
гo. 104 THE PEAK, GOUGH HILL
from 15th October, for 6 months or no Partly Furnished, SIX ROOMS,
Apply
H. W. D. SHALLARD.
Cars of P. & O. S. N. Co. Hongkong, 18th August, 1913.
1996
TO LET.
AURNISHED, KELLETT CREST. No.
6. PRAX; early possession. ROGATE, Austin Road, Kowloon, from
1st October.
"HARTING," Austin Road, Kowloon Inmediate possession.
"CRAIG RYRIE," Na 4. The Peak 8 ROOMS; Tennis and Croquet Lawns;; Fine Situation.
MERION, No. 10, PEAK, Faruished or Unfaruished, 6 ROOMS Cheap rental.
To Let or For Sale. "GLENSHTTEL," No. 124, Barker Roal, Peak, 5/ROOMS.
For Sale. "LADBROOKE." No. 9. Con dnit Road. Fine View of Harkonr, 8 Rooms,
Bathrooms, Garden and Tennis Court... Accommodation for 30 Servants.
*For Sale. HARTING and ROGATE" en part of Kowloon Inland Lot No:1154 Apply to-LINSTEAD & DAVIS
Sl Floor, Alexandra Buildings. Hongkong, 18th August, 1913,
J
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HEAD OFFICE: 60, Wall Street, New York. LONDON OFFICE: 26, Bishopsgate, E.C.
BRANCHES:
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Kobe
Calcutta
Manila
Canion
Mexico
Cobu
Panama
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Peking
San Francisco
Shanghai
Yokohama
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DEPOSITS RECEIVED, fxed for one year
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PURCHASE and SALE of Stocks And
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GEORGE HOGG, Manager 8, Queen's Road,
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ACTHORISED CAPITAL Yen 48,000,000 PAID-UP CAPITAL A. Yer 30,000,000. Reserve FUND.Yen 18,200,000
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