NOTIUE.
Communications respecting ddorstise. ments, Subscriptions, Printing," | Bina- ing, de, should be addressed Datly. Pases only, special business matter Tas MANAGER.
-Advertisementa and Subscriptions which are not ordered for a fized period will be continued until countermandes. Orders for extra copies of DAILY PRESS should be sent in before 21 a 7. on day of publication. After that hour the supply is limited Only supplied for Cash,
IN
1.0, Boz, 33. Telephone No. 18. Teleoraphic Address:Press." Codes: A.B.C. 5th Ed., Lieber'a.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
BANK HOLIDAYS.
NAccordance with Ordinance No. 5 of 1912, and Gorurament Notification No. 307 of Tuck fast the EXCHANGE BANKS will be CLOSED for the Transnotion of PUBLIC BUSINESS THURSDAY, FRIDAY and SATURDAY, the záth, 26th and 27th instant.
Hongkong, 2nd December, 1913.
G.
B.
GOVERNMENT BILLS, ETC.
TENDERS for SPECIE BRITISH and MEXICAN DOLLARS, current in tas Colony, in exchange for Telegraphic Transfers for Sterling Bills drawn at 10 days or 3 months sight on the Lords Commissioners of HIS MAJESTY'S TREASURY, Lomion.
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on up to and for the sum of £60,000, will be received by the TREASURY CHEST OFFICER, ARMY PAY DEPARTMENT, until 11 AM TODAY (TUESDAY), the 23rd December, 1913.
PUBLIO COMPANY
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23RD, 1918.
A.-S. WATSON & CO., LIMITED.
NOTICE.
CHARE CERTIFICATES for Thirty (30). Shares Numbered 22071 to 22005 and $1166 to 51170 in lusivo, standing in the Register in the name of TANG YIK of Hong- kong; and Share Certificates for Thirty (30) Shares Nambered 22690 to 22520 and 51171 to 51175 inclusive, standing in the Register in the name of TANG MAN having been LOST or DESTROYED, NOTICE 18 HEREBY GIVEN that, ankss the said Certificates be produced at the Olices of the Compsay, Alexandra Buildings, Des Vous Road Central,
INTIMATIONS
SOME SEASONABLE GIFTS SUGGESTED BY
LANE
CRAWFORD
Hongkong, on or before the 27th Decembar, 1913, DOLLS,
New Certificates for the said Bhares will be issned, aud the old Certificates will thereafter be held by the Company as Nal and Void,
JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & SON,
General Managers. Hongkong, 27th November, 1913.
INTIMATIONS
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ZIANGBE RUBBER COMPANY, LTD.
TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that
NORD ANNUAL GENERAL
MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS in the alore
will be held TO-DAT
&Co.
TO LET
TO LET.
LODOWN, 94, Wanchai Road,
OFFICES in King's Building, No. 159, PRAYA EAST.
APRI
"THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST. MENT & AGENCY Co., LTD
[63 Hongkong, 18th December, 1919.
TOYS, GAMES, N
ELECTRIC TRAINS, MECHANICAL FIGURES, INDOOR GAMES OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. GOLF CLUBS. TENNIS RACKETS. ETC.
ELECTRO-PLATE, BRASSWARE,
CAKE STANDS. FIRE SCREENS, FLASKS, SAFETY RAZORS. OIL AND ELECTRIC LAMPS.
the 23rd of December, 1915, at LADIES' GLOVES AND SCARFS
(TUmpany
No. 10, Chaton Road, Shanghai, at 4 P... when the Directors' Report and Statement of Accounts for the year ended 30th June, 1913. will be presentert
"The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED Even the Zirth to the 23rd December, 1913, both days inclusive.
By Order of the Directors.
J. A. WATTIE & CO., LTD... Secretaries and General Managers.
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IN THE MATTER OF THE COMPANIES. ORDINANCE, 1885, and
The Tenders to state the total amount (in Pounds Sterling) and whether for Telegraplito Transfer or for Bills at 10 days or a montha' sight, and in the case of Bills the amount for IN THE MATTER OF GEO. FENWICK which onch should be drawn. No Telegraphic Cransfor will be made or Bill issued for less than €100,
The Tenders to be in duplicate, and in sealed covers, addressed to the TREASURY CIGST OFFICER, ARMY PAY DEPARTMENT, and endorses TENDERS FOR GOVERN MENT BILLS.”
The right to accept or reject any or all of the
Tenders is reserved."
Copies of Forms of Tender can be had on application.
J. O'HARA, Colonel, A.P.D., Treasury Chest Offfeer.
His Majesty's Treasury Vileo,
Hongkong, ud december, 1913. (1468
& COMPANY. LIMITED (In Liquidation).
TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN in
pursuance
N Companies Ordinance, 1865, that a GENERAL MEETING of the above-named Company will held at the Offices of the Liquidators, No. 5, Queen's Road Central, on TUESDAY, the 6th day of January, 1914, at 12 o'clock Noos, precisely, for the purpose of having an account showing the manner in which the winding up has been conducted and the property of the Company disposed of, laid before such Meeting. and for the purpose of considering and approving the proposed final roturn of 83.50 per Share on the issued Capital, determining the Liquidators remuneration, hearing any explanation that may be given by the Liquidators and also of deter-
of Section 179 of the
THE SWEDISH EAST ASIATIC CO., mining by Extraordinary Resolution the manner
LTD., OF GUTHENBURG,
B.S. CEYLON."
RIDAY, the 26th instant, being HOLIDAY, the. examination
of
S.S. CEYLON'S" Cargo will take place in SATURDAY, the 27th lostunt, at 9:30 a.st.
ARTHUR NILSSON & UX.;
Agents.
Hongkong, 23rd December, 1918.
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in which the Books, Accounts and Documents of the Company and of the Liquidators thereof alall be disposed of,
PERCY SMITH, SETH & FLEMING,
Liquidators. Hongkong, the Fourth day of December, 1913.
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NOTICE:
TOTICE 18 HEREBY GIVEN that by
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INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION JUDGMENT of the REGISTRAR
COMPANY, LIMITED.
Faust CALCUTTA, PENANG AND SINGAPORE.
THE Company's Steamship
YAISHING,” baving arrived from the above Ports, Consignees Cargo by her are hereby informed that thour
trcode will be delivered from alongside.
Cargo impeding the discharge or remaining
on board aitar Neon ile 23rd inst. will be
unded at Consignees risk and expense,
No Fire Insurance will be affected. Bils of Lading will be countersigned by
JARDINE, STATHESON & Um, Lap.,
Generar Managers.
Hongkong, 2.ad December, 1913
CHINESE TELEGRAPH
TRATION.
NOTICE.
4
ADMINIS.
TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on and after let JANUARY, 1014, all TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESSES which were registered at this Administration before 27th September, 1913, and which have not been renowed since by payment of a fee of $12 for osch address, will be caucalled and telegrams with encelled addresses will not be deliveral.
By Order,
WONG TING-CHAN, Local Munager, Hongkong, 19th December, 1913.
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THE PEAK SCHOOL..
THIS SCHOOL will be OPENED at the PEAK HOTELOR MONDAY, January 5th, 1914, at 9 o'clock.
Application for admission should be made as early as possible to the Undersigned.
M. E. MAIN,
Head-Mistress,
Kowloon School,
(1387
Hongkong, 1st December, 1918.
WEIHAIWER SCHOOL.
AN ENGLISH SCHOOL in British Territory favoured with a "magnificent climate." Preparation by experienced and qualided tuchors for entrance to schools in England, or for commercial life in the East. Schoolhouse by the sea. Recreations-Sea bathing, boating, cricket, football, etc. For terms, apply to the Headmaster,
HERBERT L. BEER, LOF. 1343]
TO THE MEDICAL PROFESSION
MORITA, CERTIFICATED MMASSEUSE (with diploma in Physiology and Anatomy), will be pleased to give Massage, under medical supervision.
Address
NOMURA HOTEL,
15, 10 and 17, Connaught Roal. Telephone No. 400.
[1388 Hongkong, 2nd December, 1913.
GF. TRADE MARKS in the Colony of Hongkong under date the 29th November, 1913, the above Trade Mark, of which the following is a facsimile:
VIVIMPIN TABLETS
"HOWA"
REGISTERED.
has been hold to be the sole Property of lesers. A. 8. WATSON & Co., LIMITED, of Des Voeux itoad_Central Hongkong, tud in end by the same Judgment it was also held that Mr. Ho WA alios HO WA BANG who as the sale. Partner in the Bur CALONG Firm of No. 41. Wing Lok Street, Hongkong, claimed such Trade Mark as his Property had no right or title thereto whatsoever.
NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that as the Registered owners of such Trado Mork Messrs. A. 8. Warsen & Co., LIITED, will forthwith institute legal proceedings against any firm or person who may in any way infringe such Trade Mark whether by colourable imitation or otherwise howsoever,
A. S. WATSON & Co., LIMITED, JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & SON, General Managers. Hongkong, 16th December, 1913. [1440
STOP! LOOK! LISTEN!
VANITY BAGS
UMBRELLAS, BLOUSES, HANDKERCHIEFS, ETC.
GENTLEMEN'S TIES, GLOVES,
UMBRELLAS AND WALKING STICKS,
WARM WAISTCOATS AND DRESSING GOWNS.
SILK BRACES
AND SOCKS.
SHAVING MIRRORS, FITTED SUIT CASES.
CRACKERS, CHOCOLATES. FONDANTS.
IN FANCY BOXES.
LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.
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BECK & CO., BREMEN.
KAISER BREWERY. BECK'S BEER,
KEY BRAND.
$16.00
PER CASE OF 6 Doz. PINTS.
QUARTS.
HONGKONG AGENTS:
MACEWEN, FRICKEL & Co..
AUTOMATIC
8 Shots in 10. Seconds
BROWNING
F392
PISTOLS.
SCOTT-WEBLEY, &.
(Adapted by British Govorument), ORDINARY AND POCKET SIZE - AMMUNITION TO FIT. SIEMSSEN & CO.. (MACHINERY DEFT.),
QUEEN'S BUILDING (opposite Star Ferry).
NOTICE.
7′′E HAVE from This Date, handed over
W our Wine and Spirit Department to
Messrs. MacEwEN, FRICKEL & Co, to whom we recommend our patrons to apply for future supplies.
THE FRENCH STORE. Hongkong, 1st November, 1913,
WE
NOTICE.
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E HAVE purchased the stock of Wines carried by THE FRENCH STORE and MAS Coming. and we have will be pleased to recivo enquiries for these
JUST UNPACKED for the High-Class Gonds..
Season!
LADIES FASHIONABLE SILK NECK- WEAR, Best Varied Selection ever shows in Our Special Show Case
Finest Quality, Various Designs-Handker chiefs, Latest Style Colours, Niuous, Newest Styls Tweed and Showerproof Hats.
Ko.
Come Early before they avo Sold Oat.
HOOSAIN-ALI & Co.,
lo, D'AQUILAM STREET.
·Hongkong, 26th November; 1913.
FOR SALE.
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AS COMPRESSOR with ELECTRIC
· MOTORI and FITTINGS.. Will increase ordinary lighting power by 25 per cent without extra cost.
Apply
MANAGER, Hongkong Daily Press Office.
MACEWEN, FRICKEL & Co.. Hongkong, 1st November, 1918. [1384
NOTICE,
FE have much pleasure in announcing to i
our Numerous Patrons and Customers that we have 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 Megara, H. Rattonjee & Son, where we are displaying an entirely new, Handsome and Gorgeous Stock of SILK GOODS; and JEWELLERY WARE of a Descriptions in a Variety of New, Elegant and Attractive Designs and Patterns.
The Stock Includes a Choice Selection of Turkish, Persian and Indian SILK CARPETS WOOLLEN RUGS in Chaste anil Elegant Patterns.
Prices Specially Reduced for Summer. Cheapest Store in the Colony.
An Early Visit Earnestly Solicited.
D. CHELLARAM. Hongkong, 26th July, 1913.
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[1379
DAIRY FARM NEWS.
FOR THE FESTIVE SEASON HAMS, GEESE, DUCKS,"
and own fod
TURKEYS, CAPONS
AND CHICKENS. Register your orders early to avoid
disappointment.
ON SALE.
A TABLE OF THE
RATES OF EXCHANGE AT BOMBAY For Demand Drafts on London on the day of or preceding the departure of the English Mails; also Table of the Yearly Approximate Averages
for 36 years,
·FROM 1874 TO 190.
PRICH CASH
On Sale at the DAILY PRESS Office Local Booksellers.
TO BE LET: From 1st January, 1914- TO. 1 to 5, "ATMAI VILLAS," adjoining
"OLDESLOB," Kimberley Kowloon...:
Apply to
FATELL & Co.,
79, Wyndham Street, or
Road
A. Abdoolrahim, Architect,
34, Queen's Road Contral
(1372
Hongkong, 26th November, 1913.
TO LET
ALTA, MOUNT KELLETT (65, THE PEAR), for 7 months from March 15th, 1914, Fully Furnished. SIX ROOMS, Electric Light throughout, Croquet Lawn,
Apply to
W. D. GRAHAM, 65. The Peak.
L1452
Hongkong, 19th December, 1915.
G
TO LET OR FOR SALE.
LODOWNB at 98, 98, 99 and 991, Praya
Bast Apply to
HONGKONG, CANTON & MACAO STEAMBOAT CO., LTD.,
Hotel Mansions. Hongkong, 4th September, 1913. [1035
TO LET.
HOP, No. 12, Queen's Road Central.
No. 9, MOUNTAIN VIEW, PEAK. 2, FAIRVIEW, Nathan Road, Kowloon.
Apply to
· M. J. D. STEPHENS," Hongkong, 11th December, 1913.
TO LET.
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OFFICES BOOMS, and GODOWNS,
Ground and Second Fleurs, No. 14, Dee Voour Road Central, the Premises now occupied by The South China Morning Post, Limited.
Possession, 1st May, 1914, or carlier. FLATS, "WILD DELL," Wanghai Road. "HOMESTEAD," No. 45, Peak. Immediate
pcasession,
Apply to
SANG KEE,
Care of COMPRADORE DEPARTMENT,
Hongkong and Shanghai Bank, Hongkong, 28th October, 1913,
House.
Apply to-
TO LET.
-
F1088
TO. 13, GAGE STREET. Eight-Roomed
É. A. CARVALHO & J. V. BRAGA, 5. Macdonnell Road. Hongkong, 17th December, 1913.
TO LET.
11439
TERION, Nos. 9and 10, PEAK, Unfurnish.
MROOMS. Cheap rental, from 1st
December, Newly Painted and Colourwashed.
No. 19, SHELLEY STREET, “KELLETT CREST," No. 66, THE PEAK, from 1st March, 1914, Partly Furnished.
No. 6, CAMERON VILLAS, No. 59, PEAK, To Let, Farnished, for one year, from 1st May, 1914,
CAMERON VILLAS, No. 60, PAN, [To Let, Furnished, for 1 year from 1st May
*ROGATE," Austin Road, Kowloon Unfurnished.
No. 68, PEAR, MOUNT KELLETT (Church Mission Society Bungalow), from ist October, 1913, till 30th May, 1914 Partly Furnished. Cheap ront.
FOR SALE OF TO LET. (From 1st November, 1913.)
No. 1, GOTGH HILL, No. 103, PRIE, Bungalow,
Dining containing Drawing, 2ndSmoking Rooms and Five Bedrooms With Ground for Tennis Court.
FOR SALE. "HARTING and ROGATE," on part of Kowloon Inland Lot No. 1154.
App to EINSTEAD & DAVIS,
3rd Floor, Alexandra Buildings
[64 Hongkong, 20th December, 1918,
OFFIC
TO LET.
FFICE on Third Floor of Hotel Mansiona.
Apply to
HENRY HUMPHREYS: Alexandra Buildings. Hongkong, 16th December, 1913.
1436
TO LET
NOUE-ROOMED HOUSES in Granville Avenue and Salisbury Avenue, Kowloon. Cheap rentals.
F
SHOP with GODOWN attached, Nathan Road, Kowloon. Kowloon Marine Lot No. 48, with Wharf.
Apply to
HUMPHREYS
ESTATE & FINANCE
Co., LTD., Alexandra Buildings. Hongkong, 12th November, 1918.
OFFICE
... [153]
TO LET.
FFICE in ALEXANDEA BUILDING I
Apply
A. 8. WATSON & Co.; Lev. Hongkong, 22nd August, 1913, [995
G.
AUCTIONS
R.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
DARTICULARS and CONDITIONS of
be hold on MONDAY, the 20th day of Decolaber, 1918, at 3 P.M., at the Offices of the PUBLIC WORKS Department, by Order of HIG EXCELLENCY THE OFFICER ADMINISTER- ING THE GOVERNMENT, OF One Lot of CROWN LAND at Reclamation Street, Yauniati, in the Colony of Hongkong, for a form of 75 years, with the option of renewal at a CROWN RENT to be tied by the Surveyor of HIS MAJESTY THE Kixe, for one further term of 75 yours.
PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.
Kowloon faland I
No. of Bale
Registry No.
Locality
Boundary Mecuromonits (Approximate.).
W.
★ce Seet feck
115
118 3,410 76 11,0 about!
PUBLIC AUCTION.
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PARTICULARS and CONDITIONS of the losting by Public Auction Sale, to be held on MONDAY, the 20th day of December, 1913, at. 3. F.M., at the Oflices of the PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT; by Order of His EXCELLENCY THE OFFICES ADMINISTERINO THE GOVERNMENT, of the right to quarry stones on the following Lots of CROWŇ LAND arad Kowloon Bay, in the New
Territories and elsewhere in the Colony of Hongkong, for a period of one year commencing from the 1st day of January, 1914,
PARTICULARS OF THE LOTS.
Má; of Sale,
Registry.
hflok Un (jusity Lot 6. Sa Tan Kok Quarry Lat 7,
Ma Tau Kok Quarry Lot 8
4 Ma. Try Lot 9.
Foritan Nom, Kowloon
Locality.
Approxitocis
Upset Aunuat
Crown ezt.
2.44 1830.
Hos Lu. Ma Tau Kok.
De.
(50) 134. 4.CD 1366 1.24 20
1.30 530. 215 330.
Jordan Road, Quarry Lot 10.
KovI. J Yaumall Quarry L 11. Yormati
7 Ngau Tau Kok Quany Lot 4/8 Ngau Tau Hox. 2.00- 600, Si Teo Wan Quhrey Lots SaiTao Wan. 16.5 74. 3
In
Chu Lu Kǝk.230.00 1863. 10 Ngan Shi Wan Quarry Loisi to New Shi Wan, 173 330. 11 Tast Tez Mel Quarzy Lot 2. Tent Tsz, Mut, 37.39 724
Füll Particulars and Conditions may be obtained at the Offices of PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT,
Yo
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YOU ARE INVITED to
come and Inspect our Fine Assortment of DOLLS, TOYS,
CHRISTMAS
GOODS.
Prices from 10 Cents upwards. GRACA & CO. FEDDER ST. (Hongkong Hotel Bnikling). OVER 1,000 DOLLS IN STOUK. Hongkong, 6th December, 1913. (1153
ON SALE
AT TEM
HONGKONG.
DAILY PRESS
OFFICE.
NEW AND UP-TO-DATE
PLANS OF THE SI-KIANG
Of
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Giving all the Important Towns en route
from CANTON to WUCHOW,
Hongkong, 5th April, 1913
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