NOTICE.
Communications respecting Advertise- ments, Subscriptions, Printing, Bina- ing, de, should be addressed DAILY Pazsa only, special business matter THE BEANAGER,
Advertisements. and Subscriptions which are not ordered for a fixed period will be continued until countermanded. Orders for extra copies of DAILY Paras should be sent in before it a 1. on day of publication. After that hour the upply is limited. Only supplied for Cash.
1.O. Box, 33. Telephone No. 12. Telegraphic Address: "Pans.'* Carles A.B.C. 5th Ed., Tatber'a.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
WANTED.
JUNK YACHT or SIMILAR CRUISER about 45 foot long, with Good Accom- modation, in Good Repair.
MESS SECRETARY, Apply--
H.M.8. Tumor.. Hongkong, 21st August, 1913.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
FROM CALOUTTA, PENANG
AND SINGAPORE.
THE Steamslip
THE
"DILWARA,
[001
having arrived from the above Ports, Consignees of Cargo are hereby informed that their Gonds
will be delivered from alongside,
Cargo impeding the discharge of the Vessol will be lauded at once, at Consignees risk and ехрепко.
Cargo remaining on board after 2 P.M. of the 19th inst. will be landed at Consignees risk | and expense.
Cousignees of Carro from SINGAPORE & PENA&Gare requested to take IMMEDIATE delivery of their goods from alongside, such Cargo impeding the discharge of the Vessel will be lauded and stored at Consigneos' risk and
No Fire Insurance has been effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by the Undersigned.
DAVID SASSOON & Co., Lrð.,
Agents
Hongkong (20th August, 1913
(60
"BARBER" LINE OF STEAMERS.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
The Steamship "SHIMOSA."
Frow NEW YORK
YONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby informed that all Goods are being landed at their risk into the Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godowe Company, Ltd., it Kowloon, whumcs-and/or from the wharves delivery may be obtained.
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods bavo loft the Godowns, and all Goede remaining
delivered after the 25th inst will be subjec to rent.
All Claims against the Steamer must be pre. sented to the Undersigned on or before the 16th Sept, or they will not be recognized.
All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods are
to be left in the Godowas, where they will be
examined on the 3611 in at 11 4.4.
No Fire Insurance has been offected, Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
DODWELL. & Co., LTD,
Agents.
Hongkong. 20th August, 1913.
1992
THE ROYAL MAIL STEAM PACKET
FROM
COMPANY.
VANCOUVER.
SEATTLE,
VICTORIA, PORTLAND. JAPAN
AND SHANGHAI.
THE Company's Steamship
THE
"FALLS OF ORCHY."
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, AUGUST 21ST, 1913,
NEW ADVERTISEMENT
THEATRE
GRAND
ROYAL
CONCERT
AND
VARIETY ENTERTAINMENT
IN AID OF THE
DIOCESAN GIRLS' SCHOOL
BUILDING FUND.
ON SATURDAY, 6TH SEPT.;
AP 9.15 P.M.
ASSISTED BY THE 2ND By. D.C.L.I. STRINGED ORCHESTRA.
PRICES: $3, $2 & $1.
BOOKING AT MOUTRIE'S.
Lute Cars in the Pink. Hongkong, 21t August, 1913.
TUIE
AUCTIONS
R
PUBLIC AUCTION.
[993
assigned as received instructions to Sell by Public Auction,
ON WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY, the del' and 4th September, 1911, commencing at 10. each day, at H.M. NAVAL YARD, Hongkong and Kowloon Depot,
50 Ton COAL LIGHTER hand
OLD AND SURPLUS NAVAL AND VICTUALLING STORES, Comprising:
OLD AND SURPLUS NAVAL STORES Engines Fire Manual Engines Compon Horizontal, Engines Inverted Vertical, Boilers- with Mountings, Air Compresor, Lathes, Flag Sewing Machines. Fau Engines Steam Hammer, Hollow Shafting, Capetin and Engine, Oil Engine, Propeller, Canvas Cuttings, Bunting Canvas and Leather Hoses, Coir Cordage, Manila Hawser. Puperstuff, Dining Table. Obi India Raider, Boats. (arpets. Ragge Blankets, Chain Cable. Stool Wire Rope, Steel Tools, Electric Cuble, Olive Oil, Old Trou and Steel. Old Metal &o, &c.
Samples of Valable Metals may he inspecto at the Naval Ordnance Dopót.
OLD AND SURPLUS VICTE ALLING STORES Provisions, Seamen's Clothing, Blankets, Officers Bless Traps (A quantity of Electro- pinted Articles and Table Linen), Imprents, Seamen's Mess Utensils, Oak Stuves, &c. &c.
TERMS OF Sa detailed in the Catalogue.
HUGHES & HOUGH, By Appointment Auctioneers to the Admirally.
Hongkong. 20th August, 1913.
1980
PRELIMINARY ANNOUNCEMENT.
BY ORDER OF THE EXECUTORS of the
Will of the Late Mh. JOHN HUGHES. LEWIS.
PUBLIC AUCTION,
TESSRS N MOALLE & COM-
MPANY have received instructions
to sell by PUBLIC AUCTION,
on
MONDAY,
The Following →
INTIMATIONS
LANE,
CRAWFORD&Co.
TELEPHONE 97.
COOL 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
$9.50
BEST MATERIALS
PER PAIR,
AND WORKMANSHIP.
YOST
TYPEWRITER.
LATEST MODEL No. 20.
[46
ISIBLE Writing. Standard Key Board, with Fractions, suitable for Merchants,
Engineers, Baulkers, Brokers, etc.
The same Model with French Key Board, len Brief Molel for Lawyers and Accountants.
Special Monthly Turns if desired.
MACEWEN, FRICKEL & Co..
SOLE AGENTS FOR HONGKONG AND SOUTH CHINA, 4. DES VEUX ROAD, HONGKONG.
SHAMEEN, CANTON. 1st May, 1919
required.
WANTED
WANTED.
the 22nd day of September, 1913, at 12 AN INFLUENTIAL COMPRADORE
o'clock noon, on the Premised,
for B a wall-going concern. Good Shenrity
Apply to--
"A. B. C.." Care of Daily Press Office,. Hongkong, 18th August, 1913.
WANTED.
having arrived from the above Ports, Consignees | VALUABLE LEASEHOLD PROPERTY,
that their
of Carge by her ura bersby inform
Goods will be delivered from alongside.
Corgo ir eding the discharge or remaining
on bord will be lauded at Consignons risk and expense.
No Fire Insurapon will be effected.
bills of Lading will be countersigned by
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., LTD., Agents.
Hongkong, 20th August, 1915.
149
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD, FREMEN. IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. ✔HE Steamship.
+ LUETZOW." baving arrived, Consignees of Cargo are herab informed that their Goods, with the eroption of Opium, Treasure and Valuables, are being landed and stored at their risk into the bazard ors and/or extra hazardous Godorus of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company, Ltd, howloon, and West Poin Godowns, whence delivery may be obtained,
Optional Cargo will be formed on unless intimation is received from the Consignees baforo Noon TO-DAY requesting it to be landed here.
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all goods remaining andelivered after the 7th Aug. will be subjext
to rout
all broken, chofed, and damaged goods are to he left in the Godowns, where they will examined on the 27th Aug., at 9.3) AM.
All Claime aust reach us before the 4th September, or they will not be recognized.
No Fire Insurance will be sorted. Bill of Lading will be countersigned by the Undersigned.
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD,
MELCHERS & Co.,
General Agent Hourkong. 20th August, 1913
FOR SALE.
RETAIL
in
GooD
A HONGKONG
Easy terms of purchase. Apply in writing to
BUSINESS Owner retiring.
GOLDRING & RUSS
Solicitor.
6. Des Voeux Road.
Hongkong, 29th July, 1913. 4.
1916
IN ONE LOT, Situate and being Portion of Lut No. 10 on the BRITISH CONCESSION, AMOY.
Particulars:
1993
NURSE NURSERY GOVERNESS to Recompany family to Australia, remaining, beat 18 oaths Only Europeans need
Box No. 18, Cove of " Daily Press Office. Hongkong, 18th August, 1913...
1
All that Piece of Parcel of Grand being part of Lot No. 1 situate at Amoy in China the within the British mal American Concerto | P there and described on the Plan made by the Amoy Custons in 1884 as the Portion belong ing to Moore. Brown & Co., which said Piece of Parcel of Grond is hunted on the North West side thereof by other Portion of the mane Lot described the said Plan as belonging to JARDINE, MATHESON & CO. ad mering thereon T feet or therestonts on the South East side thereal on a Street described on the said Plan Sai Hing Street and ensuring thereon 267 Leef and 10 inches or thereabouts on the North East side thereof on the native city of Amoy as described on the said Plus and neasnying thereon 135 feet and 6 inches or thereabouts aint on the South Westside thereof on the Band and mearing thereon 108 feit and 6 inches or thereabouts, such Piece or Pawel of Gronn being that Portion of the sul Let Na 10 purchased by Fracas Cass from Messes Brown & Co., on or about the 20th of Juney, 1806, and transferies in the hooks of HEE BRITANNIO MAJESTY'S CONSULATE TË Amoy into the bane of the suid FRANCIS CASS on the suid dato, held for the residue of 100 geurs frogt Ist day of Jamary, 1862, created by a Deed of Lease dated 3rd May, 1865, nude twee's WILLIAM HENRY PEDDER: HER BRITANNIC "Majesty's then Consul at Anoy, of the on part, and Jous FORSTER& Co., of the other part.
Upon the sail Pier of Pureel of Granid ure rected two separate blocks of Offices together with two separite Godowus, and there is so na abouts." opet NINIC usaving 62 by or the
Proportion of Crown Rent 550-jur mamm. Particulars and Cuiulitions of Sale am in rone of preparation and will shortly be olitainable from--
MESSES, DOUGLAS LAPKALK & Co.,
Hongkong and Anoy,
and also fron MESSES. DEACON, LOOKER, DEACON &
HARSTON.
WANTED.
INTIMATIONS
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PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP CO.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that (under instructions from the Management I have ASSUMED CHARGE of the Local Agency of this Company from the 16th inst.
R. C. MORTON,
Arent: Hongkong, 19th August, 1913- [186
PUBLIC COMPANIES
BANKS
HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKIN NTERNATIONAL BANKING
ING CORPORATION,
CORPORATION.
THE DIVIDEND DECLARED for the HEAD OFFICE: 60, Wall Street, New York. T-Year ending 30th Jus, 1915, at LONDON OPTICE: 26, Bishopsgate, E.C.
the Eats of TWO POUNDS STERLING Per Share of $120 in Payable on and after MONDAY, the 18th August, Cperent. at the Offices of the Corporation, where Shareholders. are requested to apply for Warrants.
By Order of the Court of Directors,
N. J. STABB,
Chint Manager, (979
Hongkong, 16th August, 1913.
THE CHINA AND MANILA STEAM- SHIP COMPANY, LTD.
ORDINARY THE THIRTIETH
GENERAL MEETING of SHARE- HOLDERS in the above Company will be hell at the Company's Offlecs, St. George's Building, Į 6 Connaught Bond, Victoris; on THURSDAY, the 28th August, 1963, at 11.30 in the morning. for the purpose of receiving a Sintoment of Accounts and the Report of the General Manngar for the year ending 31st December. 012, and cleating & Consulting Committee and Anditors.
BRANCHES:
Bombay
Kobe
Calcutta
Manila
Canton
Mexico
Fanama
Peking
San Francisco
Shanghai Yokohama
Cebu Colon Empire
Hongkong Hankow
CAPITAL AND SURPLUS
$7,060,000 equal £1,450,000 EVERY DESCRIPTION OF BANKING
BUSINESS transacted. CURRENT ACCOUNTS opened on the usual
terms.
DEPOSITS RECEIVED, fixed for one year
at 4 per cent. per ounam or for shorter periods, at rates which may be ascertained on application, BILLS NEGOTIATED) and COLLECTED. MAIL and TELEGRAPHIC TANCES made. LETTERS OF CREDIT and
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will bo CLOSED from MONDAY. the 25th THE August, to THURSDAY, the 28th August, 1913, both days inclusive.
SHEWAN, TOMES & Co.,
General Managers. Hongkong, 16th August, 1813.
...1980
THE HONGKONG ROPE MANU
FACTURING CO., LTD. 2.
N INTERIM DIVIDEND of ONE A DOLLAR (8) Per Share for the Six Months ending 30th June, 1913, will be Payable um TUESDAY, the 26th August, 1913. on which date Dividend Warrants may be obtained at the Company's Office.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from SATURDAY, the h August, to TUESDAY, the 26th August, 1918, both days inclusive.
SHEWAN, TOMES & CO
General Managers. Hongkong. 20th August, 1913.
·REMIT
DRAFTS
granted on all the principal cities in tho Worki.
BANK'S CIRCULAR LETTERS OF CREDIT are available all over the World.
COMMERCIAL LETTERS OF CREDIT
icsued.
PURCHASE and SALE rf Stocks and
Sharos effected. TRAVELLERS' CHECKS sold and cashed.
GEORGE HOGG, Maunger.
9, Queen's Road,
Hongkong, 2nd November, 1012..
OKOHAMA
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THE..
LIMITED.
SPECIE
BANK
Yen 48,000,000
Yen 30,000,000
Yen 18,200,000
AUTHONIARD CAPITAL PAID-ER CAPITAL RESERVE FOND
HEAD OFFICE YOKOHAMA Branches and Agencies at
Lino-Yang Ryojun
Antung-Hsin
1988
Calcutto
Bombay
Changchun
THE HONGKONG ELECTRIC CO. LTD.
N
TOTICE IS. HEREBY GIVEN that
SHARE CERTIFICATE with respect
to 8) THREE Shares, Nos. 17482/17484, in the above-named Company standing in the name of ADELINO OSCAR GUTTIERRES of
HONGKONG, has been LOST SHOULD
the said SHARE CERTIFICATE not be produced on or before the 28th of August, 1913, it shall be declared NULL and VOID, and new SHARE CERTIFICATE will be made out in the vane of ADELINO OSCAR "GUTTIEREOS.
By Order of the Board of Directors.
GIBR, LIVINGSTON & Co.,
Agents. St. George's Building,
Hongkong, 13th August, 1913.,
TH
BANKS
HONGKONG SAVINGS BANK.
[972
Dairen (Dalay
London
(Port Arthur) San Francison
Los Angeles Shanghai Icons
Tickling
Fengtion(Makdon)Nagasaki Tientsit
Bankow
Harbin Honolulu Kabo
Nowchwang Toky: New York Osaka Peking
INTEREST ALLOWED ON CURRENT ACCOUNTS. Deposite received for fixed periods at rete EISHI ONO,.
Manager,
to be obtained on application.
Hongkong, 31st March, 1918. HBANKING CORPORATION.
PAID-UP CAPITALVÁNY RESERVE FUNDA ;→→→
STERLING
AND
[404,
SHANGHA
$15,000,000
£1,500,000 at 2/---815,000,000
SILVER
$17,450,000
$32,450,000
RESERVE LIABILITY OF PROF'Tons $15,000,000
COURT OF DIRECTORS.
8. H. DOBEL, Esq.--Chairman. Hon. Mr. D. FANDALE-Deputy Chairman..
J. A. Plammer, Esq.
G. Friesland, Esq.
0.5. Qubbay, Esq.
NHE Business of the above Bank is con ducted by the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.P. H. Holynak, Esq. Rules may be obtained on application.
G. R. Laurenz, Esq. INTEREST on deposits is allowed on the F. Lieb, Esq. Minimum Mouthly Balances at 24 per cont
per annum.
Depositors may transfer at their option balances of $100 or more to the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANK to be placed on FIXED DEPOSIT at 4 per cent. per annum.
For the HosaKONG AND SHANDBU BANKING CORPORATION,
N. J. STABB,
Chief Manager. Hongkong, 1st July, 1911:
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THE INDIA.
THE HONGKONG AND CHINA GAS
CO., LTD.
NOTICE.
[984
N and from October 1st. 1013, the Price of
$2.50 per 1,000 Cubic Feet.
By Order of the Directors.
1976
J. McCUBBIN. Acting Local Secretary aud
Resident Engineer, Hongkong, 9th Angust, 1913. [968
Na Foreign Commeren Firm at Canton
CHINESE ASSISTANT. Security wiperk.
Apply to-
Y. H Core of Daily Press Officer. Hongkong, 16th August, 1913.
FOR THE SUMMER MONTHS
SPECIALITIES
CORNED OX TONGUES,
CORNED BEEF,
CORNED PORK,
PRESSED BEEF,
GERMAN SAUSAGES.
These are a few of the delicacies offered for Falu by
THE
DAIRY FARM Co., LTD.
GRACA & CO. Peonez Sr. (Hongkong Hotel Building))
Deabos in STAMPS. PICTORIAL
DOSTAGE
NOTICE.
E have much pleasure in announcing to our Numerous Patroushad Cauferiors
W that we live Opened NEW SILK STORE
in the most mu-to-dafa Style and Fashion at the
AUSTRALIA AND CHINA.
INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER, 1863, HEAD OFFICE-LONDON.
PAID-UP CAPITAL
RESERVE FUND. RESERVE LIABILITY OF PROTZE-
TOKA
W.. Pattenden, Esq. H. A. Siebs, Esg
Hon. Mr. E. Shellim.
CHIEF MANAGER! Hongkong-N. J. STABL
MANAGER: Shanghai-A. G. STEVEEN.
LONDON BANKERS :'
LONDON COUNTY AND WESTMINSTER BANK, LIMITED.
HONGKONG-INTEREST ALLOWED.
On Current Account at the rate of Two per cent. Der annua on the Daily Balanco.. ON FIXED DEPOSITS.
For monthe, 24 per cent, per Aunum For 6 months, 3 per cont. per Annum For 12 months, 4 per cent per Annum.
N. J. STABB
Chief Manager. Hongkong, 10th August, 1913. [18
...£1,200,000 £1,700,000
$1,200,000 THE MERCANTILE
BANK
INDIA, LIMITED. Authorised Capital
£1,500,000
Subscribed
JI
1,125,000
2D0
FOREIGN EXCHANGE and General Banking business transacted.
CURRENT ACCOUNTS opened FIXED DEPOSITS received for 1 year or shorter periods. at rates which will be quoted on application.
A. 3. HEWETT,
Acting Manager. Hongkong, 14 April, 1918.
Paid-up Reserve Fund".
BANKERS: BANK OF ENGLAND, and
562.500
415,000
LONDON JOINT STOOR. BANK, LIMITED.
INTEREST allowed on Current Account
2 por cont. per annum on Daily Balanos and on Fixed Deposits at rates which tas
A.R. LINTON,
Manager.
1872 Hongkong, 14th July, 1913.
Large and Commedions, Premises No. 38 end NEDERLANDSCH-INDIS Abe ascertained on application.
40, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, Intely occapied by Messrs. H. Battonjen & Son, whes we are displaying an entirely new, Handsome and Gorgeons Stock of SILK GOODS and
HANDELSBANK.... (NETHERLANDS INDE COMMERCIAL Bank.)
ESTABLISHED 1883.
JEWELLERY WARE of all Descriptions Authorised Capital F1.30,000,000 (£2,500,000)
HE
in Variety of New, Elegant and Attractive Paid-up Capital. F1, 17,402,000 (£1,400,588) BANK OF TAIWAN, LIMITED. Designs sad Patterns
This Stock Includes a Choice Selection of Reserve Fund. FI 518,000 £543,166) Turkish, Persian and Indian SILK CARPETS and WOOLLEN RUGS in Chasto and Elegant L'atterns.
Prices Specially Reduced for Summer." Cheapest Store in the Colony,
** An Early Visit Earnestly Solicited,
D. CHELLARAM. Hongkong, 20th July, 1813.
MASSAGE.
1. Des Voeus find Central, Victoria, POST CARDS, CIGARS, BOOKS, CIKILFUL. Safety in
Hongkong.
Vendors' Solicitors,
and also from
· MKBARS. N. MOALLE & CO FRE
The Auctioneers. (Further Farticulars will be duly wanouned).
Hongkong, 20th August, 1913
[900
Just Received
TOYS. &c.
SUPPLY OF
VEGETABLE SEEDS.
|842
Electris.
(907
the General or
M88 MORITA, Care of NOMURA HOTEL .15, 16 and 17. Counanght Road,
Opposite Blake Pier. Hongkong. Sth May, 1913.
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HED OFFICE: AMSTERDAM.
HEAD AGENCY: BATAVIA
LONDON BANKER - : THE WILLIAMS DEACONS BANK. Swiss-BANKVEREIN.
(INCORPORATED RY SPECIAL IMPERIAL
CHARTER).
Capital
Yen 10,000,000 Capital Subscribed (paid np)..Yen 6.250,000 Reserve Fund
Yen 2,620,000
HEAD OFFICE: TAIPEI, FORMOSA,
BRANCHES AND AGENCIES:
Tainan Tubs v
Tokso Yokohama
BRANCHES AND AGENTS ALL OVER Amoy
THE WORLD.:
Anping Canton
THE BANK Aranssets every description Feochow of Banking and Exchange Businese, rectites- Keelung mvuey on Current Account at the rate of 2 per cent, per annum on Daily Balances, Rates on Fixed Deporit can he ascertained on application;
G. VERMEY, Manager, No. 8, Des Vœux Rond Centrali
[21 Hongkong, 13th August, 1919.
Swałow
Kobe
Naginki
Osaka
Shanghai
HONGKONG OFFICE,
3. Dra Værx RoAL. Interest allowed on Current Accounta Deposits reccired on terms which may be had on application.
ETSUDZURABARA, Manager. Hongkong lat May, 1913.