NOTICE.
Communications respecting Advertise. ments, Subscriptions Printing, Bina ing, do, should be addressed DAILY PRERA only, special business malter Tun MANAGER.
Advertisements and Subscriptions which are not ordered for a fixed period will be continued until countermanded, Orders for extra copies of Daily Pues: should be sent in before 11 a 2, on day of publication. After that hour, the supply is limited. Only supplied for Cash
P.0, Boz; 33. Telephone No. 12. Teleoraphic AddressPress.” Codes: A.B.C. 5th Ed., Lieber's.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
HONGKONG GYMKHANA CLUB,
THE Wl be hell at HAPPY
HEFOURTHQYMKHANA MEETING VALLEY on SATURDAY, the 36th Auguet, 1913, commencing at 3.15 r..
The Charge of Admission will be $1 for others than Mombers of the HoxoxoNG JOCKEY CLUB or GYMKHANA CLUB.
Soldiers and Sailors in uniform Half-Price. The Committee invite the Ladies of Hongkong to be present.
REGINALD F. C. MASTER,
Hon. Secretary and Treasuror. (1015 Hongkong, 27th August, 1913.
NOTICE.
THE 3st of August, BIRTHDAY of HEE
TH MAJESTY THE QUEEN of the Netherlands,
falling this year on n SUNDAY, there will be upiceception at the Consulate Generel for the Netherlands.
Hongkong, 28th Augest. 1913.
(1036
REGULAR STEAMSHIP SERVICE.
(WITH LIBERTY TO CALL AT THE MALABAR COAST.)
PROPOSED SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG.
Fon NEW YORK.
6.8. BATSUMA”..... On or about 12th Sept. For Fright and further information, apply to
DODWELL & CO., LTD. Agenta. Hongkong, 27th August, 1013.
(1013
INDOCHINA STEAM NAVIGATION
be
COMPANY, LIMITED.
FROM CALCUTTA. PENANG AND
SINGAPORE. ·
THE Company's Stonship.
"FOOKSANG."
haring serived from the shove Porta, Consignous of Cargo by her aro hereby informed that their Goods will be delivered from alongside.
Cargo impeding the discharge or remaining on board efter 4 PM, the 28th inst. will be innded at Consignoes' risk and expanas. No Fire Insurance will be effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
JARDINE. MATTESON & CO. Lan,
General Managers,
Hongkong, 37, ngast, 1913
FROM EUROPE.
HE GHAI Steamship
WENEGAMIYA,"
714
Capt. H. Rober, baving arrived, Consignees of Cargo are hereby informed that their goods arr being: Innded and play at their risk in the hazandour andfox extra-hazardous Godowns of the Barkong and Kowler Whorf and Godown. Co Ltd, at hongkong auf e Kowoon whence delivery may be obtaines seriust Bill of Lading countersigned by thudargarh.
Optional Carpe will bucurried no palves notice
to the contrary he gives To-pAV.
f
All Claims must be wanted within to day.
PUBLIC COMPANIES
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, AUGUST 28rm, 1913,
THE CHINA AND MANILA STEAM- SHIP COMPANY, LTD.
ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING of SHARE. HOLDERS in the above Company will be bold. at the Company's Offices, St. George's Building, G. Connaught Road, Victoria, TO-DAY (THURSDAY), the 28th Avouer, 1913, at 11,30 in the morning, for the purpose of receiving a Statement of Accounts and the Report of the Geporal Managers for the year ending 31st December, 1912, and electing a Consulting Committee and Auditors.
THE THIRTIETH
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from MONDAY, the 25th August, to THURSDAY, the 28th Angast, 1913, both days inclusive,
. SHHWAN TOUDS & Co,
General Managers Hongkong, 16th August, 1813, [980
MESSES. A. S. WATSON & CO., LTD, SHARE CERTIFICATE No. 0008 for
TWENTY - FIVE (25) SHARES numbered 77727 to77751 inclusive fully paid up, Ending in the Register in the name of JEROME PRAGER of Banfia, basing bei LOST or DESTROYED, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that unless the said Certificate be produced at the Offers of the Company. Alexandra Buildings., Des Voeux Road Central, Hongkong, on or before the 23rd September, 1013, Now Certificate for the wail Shares vill be issued and the Old Certificate will thereafter. bo led by the Company as Null and Void.
JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & SON,
General Managers. Hongkong, 23rd August, 1913. {1001
INTIMATIONS
THE HONGKONG AND CHINA GAS
CO., LTD.
NOTICE.
N and from October 1st, 1913. the Price of and the Pablic will ha Bednced to $2.50 per 1,000 Cubic Feet.
By Order of the Directors,
J. McCUBBIN, Acting Local Secretary and
Resident Engineer.
1958
Hongkong, 9th August, 1013.
W
NOTICE.
TE have much pleasure in announcing to our Numerous Patrons and Customers that wo hayo Opened a NEW SILK STORE in the most up-to-date Style and Fashion at the Large and Commodious Premises No. 38 and
QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL lately occupied by Moura. H. Buttonjes & Son, where we are displaying an entirely new, Handsome and Gorgeous Stock of SILK GOODS and JEWELLERY WARE of all Descriptions in a Variety of Now, Elegant and Attractive Designs and Futters.
The Stock Includes a Choies Selection of Turkish, Persian and Indian SILK CARPETS and WOOLLEN.RUGS in Chastoand Elegant Patterns.
Prices Specially Reduced for Sumrior, Cheapest Store in the Colony, An Early Visit Earnently Solicited.
D. CHELLARAM. Hongkong, 26th July, 1918.
MASSAGE.
1907
SKILFUL, Safety in the General OF
Electric,
Miss MORITA,
Care of NOMURA HOTEL 35, 16 and 17, Connaught Road,
Opposite: Blake Pier.
1552
Hongkong, 6th May, 1913.
FOR THE SUMMER MONTHS
the steamer's arrival here, after which dat SPECIALITIES
they cannot be recognized.
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods ye left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining puděliverdd after the 2nd Sept, will be subject -to reut
All broken, chafe, and damaged geeds mus. be left in the Godowns, where they will be ermined on the Zad Sept., at 9.30 ..
No Fire Ipenzance pill be affected by us i ally case whateveė A
This Steamer brings on Carpo:
Exas. Hong Bing" from Holmestrand. HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE,
Hongkong Ofles.
Hongkong, 27th August, 1913.
[1017
DIOCESAN SCHOOL & ORPHANAGE.
NCHOOL DUTIES will be RESUMED
¡on MONDAY, 1st September.
For Terms for Barlors or Day Scholars. Apply to
THE HEADMASTER. Hongkong. 20th August, 1933.
WANTED.
[1010
(NURSE OF NURSERY GOVERNESS to
|«nedompany fsinily to Australia, remaining there about 18 months. Only Europeans uced
Box No. 18,
Offer.
Hongkong, 18th August, 1913.
apply
Cars of Daily From
NOTICE...
[984
DURING my temporary absence from the
Colony the affairs of the Cempany will
be carried on by Mr. G. WURIŲ,
*S. MORIMOTO,
Agent,
TOYO KIBEN KAISHA. Hongkong, 25th August, 1913. 11002
NOTICE.
Frosh Shipment of ALEXANDER'S PURE: FAUSTRALIAN LEMON SQUASH Łas just been Landed.
Obtainable of
LIGARNER QUALCH & Co.
Bole Agents. `
[1008 Hanghong, 20th August, 1913.
CORNED OX TONGUES,
INTIMATIONS
LANE,
CRAWFORD & Co.
PIANO
DEPARTMENT
SPECIAL OFFER FOR TWO WEEKS ONLY
OF THE WHOLE OF OUR STOCK OF
MAGNIFICENT NEW PIANOS BY BROADWOOD, Dorner, CoLLARD, CHALLEN, ETC. AT ENORMOUS REDUCTIONS
FOR CASH ONLY.
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS. VIOLINS, BANJOS, MANDOLINES BRASS INSTRUMENTS AT HALF-PRICE.
A few of the Bargains are mentioned bolgrei
PIANOS.
Ebonized Solid Mabegsay by Challer & Son Solid Mahogany Cottage by Collard & Collard Ekonized Mahogany Cottage by Collard & Collard Ebonized Mahogany Cottage by Broadwood Ebonized Mahogany Cottage by Breadwood Solid Oak with Folding Doors by Broadwood Ebonized Baby Grand by Broadwood Ebonized Upright Motel by Dorner & Sohn Ebonized Piccolo Grand by Dorner & Sohn
..
AUCTIONS
PUBLIC AUCTION..!
To Sell by Public Auction
THE Undersigned have received instructions
(FOR ACCOUNT OF THE CONCERNED), ON. SATURDAY, the 30th August, 1918, at 9.30 r.m., off Obsorve
tion Place, Prays East, FIVE 500 Tom STEEL LIGHTTERS As they stand with all Workable GEAR,
HAND CRANES,
BANKS
THE BANK OF TAIWAN, LIMITED.
THE
(INUGARORATED BY SPECIAL IMPEDIAL CHARTEL).
Capital Subscribed (paid up).Yon 8,250,000 Capital ................................................ Yen 10,000,000 Reserve Fund
Yon 1,620,000
HEAD OFFION: TAPES, FORMOSA.
BRANCHEA AND AGENCIA:
Swatow
Kobo
Nogasaki
8 ewt and 10 out. ANCHORS,
and About 90 Fathoms 1 in. STUD LINK CARLE Auping
Amoy on each Lighter.
Conton Farther particulars may be obtained from the Foochow Undersigned.
On View 'Two Days before Sale, TERMS Usual
Osakta
Keeling
HUGHES & HOUGH, Auctioneers. Hougkong, 25th August, 1913. [1003
NOTHING BETTER FOR THE SEASON!
JUST RECEIVED.
Shanghai
Tainan
Tamsui
Tokyo
Yokohama
HONGKONG OFFICE,
3. Des Vœux ROAD,
Interest allowed on Current Accounta Deposits received on torms which may ba had on application.
E. TSUDZURABARA, Manager. Hongkong, 1st May, 1913.
(630
INTERNATIONAL BANKING.
CORPORATION
HEAD OFFICE: 00, Wall Street, New York,
STYLISH BATHING DRESSES and LONDON DesICE: $6, Bishopsgate, E.C.
and FANCY.
FINEST MUSLINS, PLAIN and DOTTED.
EMBROIDERED MATERIALS, &o, &o.
Ton will fad Our Rango Incomparable for Quality, Style and Prices,
CAPS.
FINEST VOTLES, STRIPED, FLOWERS
USUAL PRICE:
575
550
SALE. PRICE
$475 450
·800
500
600
500
700
600
750
600
$1.300
$1,000
750
840
$1,150
970
MUSIC.
VOCAL SCORES :-USUAL PRICE $450, SALE PRICE $1.00 EACH. SHEET MUSIC-SONGS, WALTZES, ETC., USUAL PRICE $1,
SALE PRICE 50 CENTS EACH.
SOILED SHEET MUSIC 20 CENTS PER COPY, 6 FOR $1.00.
The above Department will shortly be transferred to Mr. WM. ANDERSON, our Piano Manager, who will carry on the Business at New Premises.
LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.
YOST
TYPEWRITER.
LATEST MODEL No. 20.
T
ISIBLE Writing. Standard Key Board, with Fractions, suitable for Merchants,
Engineers, Bankers, Brokers, etc..
The same Model with French Key Board, is Brief Model for Lawyers and Accountants.
Special Monthly Terms if desired,
MACEWEN, FRICKEL & Co..
SOLE AGENTS FOR HONGKONG AND SOUTH CHINA, 4. DES VEUX ROAD, HONGKONG.
SHAMEEN, CANTON. 1st May, 1913.
̈·[392-1
TO LET
TO LET.
HOP, No. 12, Queen's Road Central
SHOP
No. 9, MOUNTAIN VIEW, PEAK. No. 5, STEWART TERRACE, PEAK.
Apply to
CORNED BEEF,
CORNED PORK,
M. J. D. STEPHENS. Hongkong, 17th July, 1913.
(720
PRESSED BEEF,
GERMAN SAUSAGES.
These are a few of the delicacies offered
for sale by THE
DAIRY FARM Co., LTD.
28
GRACA & CO.
PENDER ST. (Hongkong Hotel Building),
Dealers in DOSTAGE STAMPS, PICTORIAL
PAGE CARDS, CIGARE, BOOKS,
FRESH
TOYS, &c.
Jast Received SUPPLY OF VEGETABLE · SEEDS.
1842
· FOR · EUROPE AND AMERICA,
INDIA, AUSTRALIA, &C.,"
and for
No.
TO LET.
(From 1st July, 1913)
TO LET
TO LET.
TOUSES in TORRES BUILDINGS,
HUBY ROAD, Kowloon, from the
1st October,
Apply to
SPANISH DOMINICAN PROCURATION. Hongkong, 27th. Angust, 1913
TO LET
[1012
TO. 1941. THE PEAR, GOUGH HILL, from 15th October. for 6 months (balance TO. 2, MOUNTAIN VIEW, THE FEAR of lease) or mory Partly Furnished. or
Unfurnished. SIX ROOMS. Apply
Apply LINSTEAD & DAVIS. -
H. W. D. SHALLARD, Hongkong, 10th Juna, 1913,
1780
Care of P. & 0.8. N. Co. Hongkong, 18th August, 1913
[985
TO LET.
ANFURLY," No. 11, Conduit Road. GODOWNB, B4, Wanchai Road, 102, Praya
66
*RANF
East.
Apply-
THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST MENT AND AGENCY CO., LTD. Hongkong, 8th August, 1913.
TO LET.
FFICE to ALEXANDEA BUILDINGS.
OFFICE
[65
Apply
A. S. WATSON & Co., Lrn. Hongkong, 22nd August, 1913. £995
PRIVATE RESIDENTS AT THE OUTFOLI, Math every convenience. Humphreys
A Comprehensive and Complete Record of the NEWS OF THE FAR EAST
is given in the
G
HONGKO WEEKLY
PRESS.
with which is incorporated Car Cara Overland Tr DE REPORT. Subscription, paid in advance,
$12 per autum. Postage. 19 to any part of
the World.
TO LET.
MODERN THREE-ROOMED FLATS
| Buildings, Cornwall Avenue, Kowloon.
No. 2, MINDEN VILLAS, Mody Road, Kowloon, Five Rocms, Tennis Court.
FOUR-ROOMED HOUSES in Cameron
TO LET.
TURNISHED for one year from 1st November next, "COOMBE." Magazine Gap, with Tennis Lawo.
ROGATE," Austin Road, Kowloon, from 1st October.
MERION, No. 10, PEAK, Farnished or Unfurnished. 6 ROOMS Cheap rental.
HOOSAIN-ALI & Co.,
Je, D'AQUILAR STAFET. Hongkong, 26th June, 1913.
ON SALE
AT THE
HONGKONG DAILY
OFFICE.
[45
PRESS
NEW AND UP-TO-DATE
PLANS OF THE SI-KIANG
OB
WEST RIVER.
PRICE ONE DOLLAR
Giving all the Important Towns en route from CANTON to WUCHOW.
Hongkong, 5th April, 1913.
BANKS
HONGKONG SAVINGS BANK.
THE Business of the above Bank is con
SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Rules may be obtained on application.
⠀ INTEREST on deposits is allowed on the Minimum Monthly Balances at 83 por con. per annum.
Tcted by the HONGKONG AND
Depositor may transfer at their option balances of $100 or more to the HonorONG AND SHANGHAT BANK to be placed on FIXED DEPOSIT t 4 per cent. per annum.
For the HONGKONG, AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.
N. J. STABB,
Chief Manngor. Hongkong, 1st July, 1911:
THE CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA
AUSTRALIA AND CHINA.
INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHANZER, 1553. HEAD OFFICE-LONDON.
PAID-UP CAPITAL RESKIVA FUND RESERVE LIABILITY OF PROFRIE-
TOMS
£1,200,000 £1,700,000
£1,200,000
BRANCHES:-
Bombay
Kobe
Calcutta
Manila
Canton
Moxico
Caba
Panatas
Colon Empire
Hongkong & Enakow
Peking
Son Francisco
Shanghai
Yokohama
CAPITAL AND SURPLUS ..: $7,060,000 equal £1,450,000 EVERY DESCRIPTION OF BANKING
BUSINESS transacted. OURRENT ACCOUNTS opened on the usual
terms.
DEPOSITS RECEIVED, fixed for one year
at 4 per cent, per annum er for shorter periods, at rates which may bo ascertained on application. BILLS NEGOTIATED and ́ COLLECTED, MAIL and TELEGRAPHIC BEMIT
TANCES made. LETTERS OF CREDIT and DRAFTS granted on all the principal cities in the World. · THE BANK'S CIRCULAR LETTERS OF CREDIT are available all over the World.
COMMERCIAL LETTERS OF CREDIT
cm -issued.--
PURCHASE and SALE of Stocks and
Shares effected, TRAVELLERS CHECKS sold and cached.
GEORGE HOGG, Manager.
9, Queen's Road,
Hongkong, 2nd November, 1912.
[250
OKOHAMA
THE
LIMITED.
SPECIE
BANK
AUTHORISED. CAPITAL ....Yen 48,000,000
PAID-UP CAPITAL RESERVE FUND
Yen 30,000,000
.Yen 18,200,000
HEAD OFFICE-YOKOHAMA Branches and Agencies at
Aatung-Hein Liao Yang Ryojun
Calcutta
Bombay
Changchan
Dairen (Dalny
(Port Arthur) London San Francisco
Los Angeles Shanghai
Lyons Tiehling
Fengtion (Mukden) Nagasaki Tientsik
Hankow
Harbin Honolulu Kobe
Newchwang Toky.
New York
Osaka
Peking
INTEREST ALLOWED ON CURRENT ACCOUNT. Deposits received for fixed perioda at rates to be obtained on application.
EXSHI ONO, Manager,
Hongkong, alst March, 1918. [404
HONGKONG
BANKING CORPORATION.
AND
PAID-UP CAPITAL ............. RESERVE FUNDS :----
STERLING
SHANGHA
$15,000,000
$17,450,000
£1,500,000 at 2/---815,600,000 SILVER
882,450,000 RESERVE LIABILITY OF PROP Tons $15,000,000
Court of DIRECTORS
S. H. DODWELL, Esq.-Chairman. Hon. Mr. D. LANDALE-Deputy Chairman. G. Friesland, Esq. J. A. Plummer, Esq.
C. S. Gubbay, Esq.
P. H. Holyoak, Esq. and General G. R. Laurona, Esq.
F. Lieb, Esq.
FOREIGN EXCHANGE Banking business transacted.
CURRENT ACCOUNTS opened and FIXED DEPOSITS revived for 1 year or shorter periods at rates which will be quoted on application.
A. 8. HEWETT,
Acting Manager. Hongkong 14tu April, 1913.
To Let or For Sale. "GLENSHIEL," No. NEDERLANDSCH INDISCH
134, Barker Road, Peak, 5 ROOMS.
For Sale. "LADBROOKE,” No. 2, Con- duit Road. Fine View of Harbour, 8 Roomné, 3 Bathrooms, Garden” and Ténuís Conri. Accommodation for 30 Bervants.
For Sale, "HARTING and ROGATE» on part of Kowloon Inland Lot No. 1154.
Apply to-LINSTEAD & DAVIS,
3rd Floor, Alexandra Buildinge. [64 Hongkong, 27th August, 1913,
FOR SALE.
Terrace, Grauville Avonne and SalisbaryAB COMPRESSOR with ELECTRIC Avenue, Kowloon. Cheap rentals.
SHOP with GODOWN attached, Nathan Road, Kowloon.
Apply to
FITTINGS.
Will
MOTOR
and mereasa ordinary lighting power by 26 per cant.
without extra cost.
Apply
(964
MANAGER,
Hongkong Daily Press Office.
HUMPHREYS ESTATE & FINANCE
Co., LTD., Alexandra Faildings. Hongkong, 12th August, 1913.
HANDELSBANK. (NETHERLANDS INDIA COMMERCIAL BANK)
Established 1869.
Authorised Capital F1. 90,000,000 (£2,500,000 Paid-up Capital. Fl. 17,407,000 (£1,450,588) Reserve Fund. Fl. 6,618,000 £543,166)
HEAD OFFICE: AMSTERDAM. HEAD AGENT: BATAVIA,
LONDON BANKER :
THE WILLIAMS DEACONS BANK, SWISS BANKVEREIN,
BRANCHES AND AGENTS ALL OVER THE WORLD.
THE BANK transacts every description of Banking and Exchange Business, receives money on Current Account at the rate of 2 per cent. por annum on Daily Balances, Rates on Fired Deposit can be ascertained on application.
G. VERMEY, Manager, No. 8, Des Vanx Road Central. Hongkong, 18th August, 1919.
W. L. Pattenden, Esq.
H, A. Sishs, Eag
Hon. Mr. E. Shellin
CHIEF MANAGER: Hongkong-N. J. Stæd.
MANAGER: Shanghai-A. G. SIPILS.
LONDON BANKERƏ LONDON COUNTY AND WESTMINSTER BANK, LIMITED.
Полокока Інтинент Axsoweb.
On Current Account at the rate of Two per cent. per annum on the Daily Balanos, ON FIXED DEPOSITS.
For 8 months, 23 per cent, per Annum For 6 months, 31 par cant. por Annuts For 13 months, 4 per cent par Annum
N. J. STABB,
Chief Manager.
T18 Hongkong, 16th August, 1933:
THE
MERCANTILE BANK INDIA, LIMITED.
Authorised Capital Subscribed
Paid-up Beserve Fuzd
.12.
Bakkers: BANK OF ENGLAND,
:..and
£1,500,000
1,125,000
562,600 415,000
LONDON JOUT $100K BANK, LIMITED.
INTEREST allowed on Current Accounts au 2 per cent. per annum on Daily Balan and or Fixed Deposits at rates which may be ascertained on application, tran
A. R. LINTON,
Manager.
Hongkong, 14th July, 1913.