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Communications respecting Advertise- ments, Subscriptions," Printing, Bina-· ing, &c., should be addressed Day Para only, special business matter THE SIANAGER
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Cock.
P.O. Box, 33. Telephone No. 13. Telegraphic Addresa;
PEESA,"
Codes: A.D.C. 5th Md., fieber's.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB.
SUBSCRIPTION GRIFFINE.
A MEETING of the interfon in whi
will be held at the Jockey Club Olive TO-MOBLOW SATURDAY), 30 instant. at 12.30 PM.
H. P. WHITE. Aeling Clerk of the Conso Hongkong. 29th August, 1913.
ENTERTAINMENTS
THEATRE
ROYAL.
GRAND CONCERT
AND
VARIETY ENTERTAINMENT
TNDEL the Distinguished Patronage of CLAUD SEVERN, the OFFICER ADMINIS TERING THE GOVERNMENT.
IN AID OF THE
DIOCESAN GIRLS' SCHOOL
BUILDING. FUND.
ON SATURDAY, OTH SEPT., AT, 9.15 P.M.
ARRISTED BY THE
2ND BN. D.C.L.I. STRINGED
ORCHESTRA.
PRICES: 53, 92 & $1.
BOOKING AT MOUTRIE'S.
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Gale Cars to the Peak, Honkong. 21st August, 1913.
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THE EASTERN EXTENSION AUS- TRALASKA AND CHINA TELE- GRAPH CO., LTD.
REDUCTION OF TELEGRAPH RATES TO EUROPE AND JAPAN.
KENDERS of TELEGRAMS are hereby
PUBLIC COMPANY
MESSES. A. 6. WATSON & CO., LTD.
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, AUGUST 29TH, 1913.
INTIMATIONS,
LANE,
CRAWFORD & Co.
PIANO DEPARTMENT
SPECIAL OFFER FOR TWO WEEKS ONLY
OF THE WHOLE OF OUR STOCK/ OF
MAGNIFICENT NEW PIANOS
AT
BY BROADWOOD, DORNER, COLLARD, CHALLEN, ETC..
ENORMOUS
EDUCTIONS|
FOR CASH ONLY.
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, VIOLINS, BANJOS, MANDOLINES
BRASS INSTRUMENTS AT HALF-PRICE.
A few of the Bargains ara nentioned below :-
PIANOS
Ebonized Solid Mahogany by Challer & Son Solid Mahogany Cottage by Collard & Collari Ebonized Mahogany Cottage by Collard & Collard Ebonize Mahogany Cottago by Broadwood Ebonized Mahogany Cotingo by Broadwood Solid Oak with Folling Doors by Broadwood Ebonized Upright Model by Dorner & Sohn Ebonized Baby Grand by Broadwood
Ekonized Piccola and by Dorner & Sohn
notiful that from Jut September, 1HARE CERTIFICATE No. 6008 for the charge per word to Europe will be Reded TWENTY from Francs 5.50 $125, to Pranes 4.10 S180) bored 77727 to 77761 inclusive fully paid-up, FIVE (5) SHARES and that to Japan from Frames 2255 81.001 to standing in the Itagister in the name of Jo Frames 1.78 (0,75)-
J. M. BECK,
PRACER of Manila. having been LOST or DESTROYED. NOTICE IS Superintendent.
HEREBY GIVEN that unless the said Certificate Hongkong, 29th August, 1813,
predners at the Offices of the Company SHEET Alexandra Buildings, Des Viens Road Central, Hongkong, on or before the rd September, 1913, New Cortidenta for the end Sharea will
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THE GREAT NORTHERN TELE- GRAPH COMPANY, LTD. OF DENMARK.
HONG KONG STATION.
REDUCTION OF TELEGRAM RATES TO TUROPE AND JACAN, ENDERS of TELEGRAMS are barely Rodilled that dating from the 1st Septon- Jer. 198, the Rate to Doiva will be Ralucal from Franes 5,50 (2,25) to Francs, 4.40 ($180) per wed, and the Hate to Japan from Franes 205 ($1.99) to Proust 178 (0.70) per wort.
J. G HOUGH. Acting Superintendent. Hongkong, 29: Angrost, 1913. [1013
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF
BONGKONG.
PROBATE JURISDICTION,
be issued and the Okl Certifieate will thereafter. be held by the Company as Null and Void.
JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & SON,
General Managers, Hongkong, Brd Angust, 1013. f1001
INTIMATIONS
THE HONGKONG AND CHINA GAS
CO., LTD.
NOTICE.
Nand from October 1st, 1913. the Price už
ON : 1 3. Emered t
IN THE GOODS ‹f ARTHUR WILLIAM OUTERBRIDGE. late Comanday
N
of the Steamship " TEAH" and of No. 1. Kautsford Teren. Kowloon in the Colony of Hongkong, drevased.
TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that.
the Cleart hus, 1g vietu, of Section 58
the Probates Ordineetie 1897. srely an (Inter.)
$2.50 per 1,000 Cubic Feet.
By Order of the Directors
J. McCUBBIN, Acting Local Secretary and Resident Engineer,
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Hongkong, 9th August, 1913,
NOTICE.
limiting the time for weader in Chius suurt Whave much pleasure in announcing to
-3912.
our Numerous Patrous and Customers
the above Metric to the 27th day of September, that we have Opone NEW SILK STORE in the most up-to-date Etyle and Fashion at the All4likesand, others baving ang Lain]Large and-Commotions Premises No. 38 and against the Kete new aevoedingly hereby, QUELS'S ROAD CENTRAL lately occupied required to send their Claims to the Undersigned before tlf date.
Dated this 280 day of August. 1913,
STEPHENS & WILLSON. 18. Bank Building
Hongkong. Solleitors for the Executriz.
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HONGKONG GYMKHANA CLUB.
THE FOURTH GYMKHANA MEETING of the Season will be held at Harry VALLEY TOMORROW SATURDAY), the 30th August. 1918, edinmening at 3.15 FM.
The Charge of Admission will be St for other than Members of the HONGKONG JUCKEY CLURE GYMKHANA CLUB.
Soldiers and Salicis in uniform Half-Price. The Committee invite the Ladies of Hongkong de la present
REGINALD F. MASTER.
Hon. Secretary and Treasurer. Hongkong, 27th August, 1913. 21016
NOTICE
THE 31st of August. BERTH DAY OF HER
Tad me of the Netherl falling this year on a SUNDAY. there will no reception at the Courant-General for the Netherlands.
1016
Hongkong, th August, 113.
DIOCESAN SCHOOL & ORPHANAGE.
ECHOOL DUTIES wil be RESUMED
o MONDAY, 1st September.,
For Terms for Bealers or Day Scholars. Apply to
THE HEADMASTER. Hongkong, 26th August. 791
WANTED.
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NURSE or NURSERY GOVERNESS to accompany family to Australia, remaining there about 18 wonths. Only Europeзus apply-
Box No. 19,
Cave of Daily Press Offe Hongkong, 18th August. 1913,
NOTICE.
URING by temporary alsoüice from the
D. Colony the affairs of the Company will
-be carried on by Mr. O. WuLIU.
S. MORIMOTO.
Agent, Toro KIES KAISHA, Hongkong. 25th August, 1913, {1002
by Messrs. H. Ruttonjee & Son, where we are displaying an entirely new, Handsomes and Gorgeous Stock of SILK GOODS and JEWELLERY WALE of all Descriptions in a Variety of New, Elegant und Attractive Designs and Tatterns.
The Stock Includes a Choice Selection of Turkish, Persian and Indian SILK CARPETS and WOOLLEN RUGS in Chest and Elegant L'atteras,
Prices Specially Reduced for Summer. Cheapest Store in the Colony.
An Early Visit Earnestly Solicitat
D. CHELLARAM. Hongkong. 9th July, 1900,
MASSAGE.
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KILFUL, Sufety in the General or
Elctric.
Miss MORITA.
Care of NOMITRA HOTEL 15. 18 and 17. Connaught Road,
Opposite Blake Pier. Hongkong. 8th May, 1998.
(552
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 sale by
THE
DAIRY FARM Co., LTD.
$ 560 $ 600 *600 700 750
USUAL PRICE
SALE PRICE
$575
475
450
500
500
600
600
$1,300 $$ 750 $1.150
$1,000
640
970
MUSIC.
VOCAL SCORES:-USUAL PRICE SK50, SALE PRICE $1.00 EACH. MUSIC :-SONGS, WALAZES, 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, ut Now Eremise
LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.
PEEK
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FREAN & CO.'S CELEBRATED BISCUITS.
CAN BE OBTAINED FROM-
WING ON · Co.
SINCERE Co.
KWONG HIP SHING.
KWONG WAH.
KWONG FOOK CHEONG.
SUN Co.
CHEN KWONG.
M: Y. SAN, M. ALLISON.
SAN KWOK MAN.
AND OTHER LEADING GROCERS.
ASK FOR OUR SPECIAL NOVELTIES:
PAT-A-CAKE.
SHORTCAKE.
TEDDY BEAR.
LEMON PUFF CREAM.. CLOTTED CREAM,
Other well-known Biscuits such as Mario, Potit Bonure, Milk, Nice, Osborne, ete.. are also made by and Sold at Prices which Compare Favourably with any other Maker's.
REPRESENTATIVES FÖR SOUTH CHINA:
AUCTIONS
PUBLIC AUCTION,
THE Undersigned have received lustruations
THE
to Sell by Public Auction (Fon ACCOUNT OF THE CONCERNED), TO-MORROW (SATURDAY), ly 30th August, 1913, at 230 13r., off Observa- tion Place, Prayz East,
FIVE 500 Ton STEEL LIGHTERS As they stand with all Workable GEAR, -
HAND CRANES.'"
Bewt. and 10 wt. ANCHORS,
and
TARE
BANKS
MERCANTILE
INDIA LIMITED..
»
Authorised Capital Subscribed Paid-up Reserve Fund
BANKERS: BANK OF ENGLAND, and
BANK
£1,500,000 1,125,000
502,500 118,000
LONDON JOIN STOCK BANK, LIMITED.
About 30 Fathoms 1 in. STUD LINK CABLE
INTEREST allowed on Carront Accounta on weh Lighter. Further particulars may be obtained from and on Fixed Deposits at rates which may as 2 per cent. per annum on Daily Balores Undersigned.
be ascertained on application.
MACEWEN, FRICKEL & Co. |
1st May, 1913
HONGKONG AND CANTON,
TO LET
TO LET
ODEEN THREE-ROOMED FLATS
Mith every convenience, Humphreys Buildings, Cornwall Avenne, Kowloon.
No. MINDEN VILLAS, Mody Road, Kowloon. Fire Rooms, Tonnis Court.
FOUR-ROOMED HOUSES in Coron! Terrace, Granville Avonus and Salisbury. Avenue, Kowloon. Cheap rentals.
SHOP with GODOWN attached, Nathan Road, Kowloon. Apply to--
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TO LET
On Vier Two Days before Sale, THAN Unnal.
HUGHES & HOUGH. Anotioneurs. Hongkong, Angust, 1913, [1003
NOTHING BETTER FOR THE SEASON!
JUST RECEIVED.
4. R. LINTON,
Manager.
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Hongkong, 14th July, 1918.
THS BANK GF TAIWAN, LIMITED,
T3
(INCORPORATED BY SPECIAL FERIAL CHARTER).
Capital Capital Subscribed (paid up)..Yen 6,250,000 Reserve Fund
Ten 2,620,000
Yen 19,000,000
HEAD OFFICE: TAIPER, FORMOJA.
TYLISH BATHING DRESSES and
CAPS. FINEST VOILES, STRIPED, FLOWERS Anping
Amoy
and FANCY.
Canton FINEST MUSLING, PLAIN and DOTTED, Keeling Foochow EMBROIDERED NATERIALS, &c., &c.
You will And Our Bauge Incomparable for Quality, Style and Prices,
HOOSA IN-ALI & Co.,
10, D'ÁGUILAR STREET. Hong Kong, 26th June, 1913.
ON SALE
AT THE
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HONGKONG DAILY PRESS
OFFICE.
NEW AND UP-TO-DATE PLANS OF THE SI-KIANG
OR
WEST RIVER.
PRICE ONE DOLLAR
Giving all the Importent Towns en route from CANTON to WUCHOW.
Hongkong, 5th April, 1913.
BANKS
EDERLANDSCH-INDISCH
HANDELSBANK.
(NETHERLANDS INDIA COMMERCIAL BANE.) ESTABLISHED 1863.
Authorised Capital F1.30,000,000 (£2,500,000) Paid-up Capital. 11. 17,407,000 (£1,450,589) Reserve Fund. Fl. 8,000 £543,180)
TO LET
URNISHED for one year from 1st Normaber next, "COOMBE," Magazine
.
HEAD OPPICH: AMSTERDAM. HEAD AGENDY: BATAVIA,
LONDON BANKER - : TILL WELLEANS DEACONS BANK. SWIS BASE VEREIN.
Cap, with Tennis Lawn.
ROGATE. Anslin Road, Kowloon, from BRANCHES AND AGENTS ALL OVER 1st Octob
Unfurnished. 6 ROOMS Cheap rental.
MERION, No... 10, PRAK. Fovnished or
To Let or For Balo, GLENSHIEL": No. 121, Barker Road, Peak, & ROOMS.
For Sale LADBROOKE," No. 9. Con duit Real. Fine Viow of Harbour, 8 Booms, 3 Bathrooms, Garden und Tennis Court
HUMPHREYS ESTATE & FINANCE Accominodation for 30 Serveuts
Co., LTD., Alexandra Bariklings. Hongkong, 12th August, 1913,
TO LET.
CHOP. No. 22. Queen's Road Central,
No. 9, MOUNTAIN VIEW, PEAK..
· No. 5. STEWART TERRACE, PEAK.
Apply to
M. J. D. STEPHENS, Hongkong, 17th July, 1913.
[720
No
TO LET.
(From 1st July, 1913.)
"O. 2 MOUNTAIN VIEW, THE PEAK
Apply
LINSTEAD & DAVIS. Hongkong, 10th June, 1913.
[780%
TO LET
23
66
RANFURLY" No. 11. Conduit Road. GODOWNS, 14, Wanchai Road, 102. Praya
Eust
Apply
GRACA & CO. PEDDER ST. (Hongkong Hotel Building),
Dealers in
DOSTAGE
STAMPS, PICTORIAL POST CARDS. CIGARS. BOOKS,
TOYS. 3.
FRESH
Just Received SUPPLY OF
SEEDS.
1840
VEGETABLE
THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST- MENT AND AGENCY Co., LTD. Hongkong, 8th August, 1013.
TO LET.
OFFICE in ALEXANDRA BUILDINGS.
[65
Apply
A. S. WATSON & Co., LTD. Hongkong, 22nd August, 1913.
[995
For Sale HARTING and ROGATE" on part of Kowloon Inland Lot No. 115%. Apply to--LINSTEAD & DAVIS,
3rd Floor. Alexandra Building Hongkong, 27th August, 1913.
TO LET.
TOUSES in TORRES BUILDINGS, HELL ROAD, RONIOUS. Rom the
1st October.
Apply to-
SPANISH DOMINICAN PROCURATION. Hongkong, 2711 August, 1913..
TO LET.
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"O. 104, THE PEAN. GOUGH HILL, Frost 15th Octolan for 6 months Balance
of Icase) or more. Partly Fumisked of! Unfurnished. SEX ROOMS
Apply
H. W. D. SHALLARD,
Care of P. & O. 8. N. Co.. Hougkrag. 18th August, 1913
FOR SALE.
[985
AS COMPRESSOR with ELECTRIC
MOTOR and FITTINGS. Wil increase ordinary lighting power by 25 per cont. without extra cost.
Apply
MANAGER.
Hongkong Daily Press Office,
THE WORLD.
THE BANK transacts very description of Banking and Exchange Business, receives money on Current Aut at the rate of 2 per cent. per anmim on Daily Balarices. Rates on Fixed Deposit enn he ascertained on applicant i
G. VERMEY, Manager, No. 8, Des Voeux Road Contral. Hongkong, 13th. August, 1911 [21
HONGKONG SAVINGS BANK.
Tucted by the HONGKONG OND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Rules may be obtained on application.
INTEREST on deposits is allowed on the Minimum Monthly Balances at 8) per cons per annum.
Business of Bank is
BRANCHES AND AGENCIES:
Swatow
Tainan
Koba
Tokyo Yokohams
Nagasaki Osaka Shanghai
HONGKONG OFFICE,
S. DES Vaex Road.
Interest allowed on
Current Accourts
Deposits received on terms whith may bu had on application.
K. TSUDZURABARA, Manager, Hongkong, lat May, 1913.
INTERNATIONAL
Jese
BANKING
CORPORATION.
HEAD OFFICE: 69, Wall Street, New York. LONDON Ormon: 96, Bishopsgate, E.C.
BRANCHES:-
Bombay
Kobe
Calcutta
Manila
Canton
Moxico
Cebu
Panama
Colon
Peking
Empire
San Francisco
Hongkong
Shangbai
Hankow
Yokohama
CAPITAL AND SURPLUS.......
$7,000,000 equal £1,460,000 EVERY DESCRIPTION OF BANKING
BUSINESS transacted. CURRENT ACCOUNTS opened on the usual
terms.
DEPOSITS RECEIVED, ized for one year
ab. 4 per cent. per annum or for shorter periods, at rates which may be ascertained or application. BILLS NEGOTIATED and COLLECTED. MAIL and TELEGRAPHIC
REMIT. 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
issued.
PURCHASE and SALE of Stocks and
Shares offected. TRAVELLERS' CHECKS cold and cashed.
GEORGE HOOG,
9, Queen's Rond,
Manager.
Hongkong, 2nd November, 1912, 122C
OKOHAMA
SPECIE
BANK
THE
LIMITED AUTHORISED CAPITAL... Yen 48,000,000 PAID-OF CAPITAL ***** Yan 30,000,000 RESERVE FUND... ..Yon 18,200,000
HEAD OFFICE YOKOHAMA. Branches and Agencies at
Antung-Hsin Liao-Yang Ryojun
Caloutta Bombay
Changchun
Dairon (Dalay
(Fort Arthur) London San Francisers Los Angeles Shanghai
LYODE
Tiehling
Fongtien(Mukden)Nagasaki Tientsit
Hankow Harbin Honolulu
Lobe
Noschwang Toky:
New York
Osaka
Peking
INTEREST ALLOWED ON CURAES? AccouSTO. Doposits received for fzod periods at rate to be obtained on applicativa.
EISHI ONO, Manager. Hongkong, Sist March, 1913.. [464
ONGKONG
AND BANKING CORPORATION.
PAIE-UP CAPITAL Reservis TuxDS →
SHANGHAI
$15,000,000
STERLING
£1,500,000 at 2/---$15,000,000 SILVER
$17,400,000
$32,450,000
Depositors ny transfer at their option balances of $100 or more to the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAL BANK to be placed on FIXED RESERVE LIABILITY of Pror'rone $15,000,000 DEPOSIT at 4 per cent. per annum.
For the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.
N. J. STABB
Chief Manager. ₤10
Hongkong, Ist July, 1911.
THE CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA,
AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. IvoonrodTED OF ROYAL CHARTER. 1859, HEAD OFFICE-LONDON.
PARUP CAPITAL RESERVE FUND RESERVE LIABILITY OF PROPRIE
TOUB ...
£1,200,000. £1,700,000
B1,200,000 FOREIGN EXCHANGE and General Banking business traxsacted.
CURRENT ACCOUNTS opener and FIXED DEPOSITS received for 1 year or shorter periods at rates which will be quoted i On application..
A. S. BEWETT,
Acting Manager. Hongkong, 14th April, 1919.
1st
COUNT OF DIRECTORS,
S. H. DOWELL, Esy.Chairman
Hon. Mr. D. LANDACE-Deputy Chairmen..
G. Friesland, Esq.
C. S. Gubbay, Esq. F. H. Holyoak, Esq, G. R. Laurous, Esq. F. Lich, Esq.
J. 4. Plummer, Esq.
W. L. Pattendon, Esq. H. A. Siebs, Esq Hon. Mr. E. Shollim.
CHIE MANAGEN: Hongkong-N. J. STAR.
"MANAGER":
Shanghai A. G. STEPHES
LONDOS, BANKANÉ:
LONDON COUNTY AND WESTMINSTER BANK, LIMITED.
HONGKONG-INTEREST ALLOWED.
Os Current Account at the rate of Two per cent, per annum on the Daily Balanes. ON. FIXED Derostra.
For 3 months, 1 per cent. per Annum For 6 months, 34 per cont. per Annum For 12 months, 4 per cont per Anuum.
K. J. STABE,
Chief Manager. Hongkong, 18th August, 1913.
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