NOTICE.
Communications respreting Advertise- ments, Subscriptions, Printing, Hind ing, de, should be addressed Dairy Pasa only, special business matter Tan MANAGER.
Advertisements and Subscriptions which are not ordered for a fized period will be continued until countermanded. Orders für extra copies of DiuY Pazer should be sent in before 17 q.a. on day of publication. After that hour the supply is limited. Only supplied for Oash.
P.O. Boz, 39. Telephone No. 13. Telegraphic Address: Pass,"" Codes: A.B.C. 5th Ed., Lieber's.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
WANTED.
LADY STENOGRAPHER ana
TYPIST.
Apply giving full particulars and Salary required to.
"STENO,"
Care of Daily Press Office. Hongkong 2nd January, 1914. (191
GLEN LINE (MCGREGOR, GOW & Co.), LTD.
THE Steamship
THE
"GLENFARG" (Capt. H. J. HENDERSON),
Fox LONDON VA PLYMOUTH. The above Steamer will be despatched for the Part named, on or about 25th February.
"GLENLOGAN" (Capt. Jas. McGREGOR), FOR LONDON VIA PLYMOUTH. This Steamer will be despatched for the above Port on or about 31st March.
Saloon Passage, HONGKONG to LONDON (including Firat Class Rail Fare FLYMOUTH to LONDON),
£40. Attention is drawn to the Moderate Passage Rates charged.
For freight or passage, apply to
SHEWAN, TOMES & Co., Agente Hongkong, 22nd January, 1914.
G:
NOTICE.
R.
PUBLIC COMPANIES
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, JANUARY 22ND, 1914
THE HONGKONG LAND RECLAMA- TION CO., LTD.
TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that ORDINARY the THIRTEENTH MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS in this Company will be hold at the Offices of Messrs.. JARDINE, MATHESON COMPANY LIMITED,
on WEDNESDAY, the 28th January, 1914 at 11.30 o'clock al., for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors together with a Statement of Accounts for the year ending 31st December, 1915.
The REGISTER of SHARES will br
INTIMATIONS
LANE,
CRAWFORD & Co.
TELEPHONE 97.
AUCTION
PUBLIC AUCTION.
THE Undersigned are received, instructions
to Sall by Anction (FOR ACCOUNT OF THE CONCERNED), -TO-DAY (THURSDAY);
the 32nd January, 1914, commencing at II A.M., "at their Sales Roons, No. 8, Des Voour Road, Corner of Ice House Street,
THE REMAINING PORTION OF THE UNSOLD STOCK OF THE LATE AMERICAN CORSET COMPANY, Including-SHOW CASES, &o., &c., and
TWEED of Excellent Quality (all Wool) in Lengthe suitable for Conta SUITS, OVERCOATS, or Lady's Coats and Skirts,
ALSO
CLOSED from TUESDAY, 20th, to 28th BE HEALTHY BUY A STAPLES 99 A Large Quantity of CLOTH and FANCY
January, 1914 (both days inclusive), daring which porio no Transfer of Shares can be Registered.
By Order of the Board of Director,
MOWBRAY S. NORTHCOTE,
Secretary.
Hongkong, 14th Jainary, 1914.
1163
THE WEST POINT BUILDING CO., LIMITED.
No
TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the TWENTY-SIXTH ORDINARY MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS in this Company will be held at the Offices of Messrs. JARDINE MATHESON & COMPANY. LIMITED, on WEDNESDAY, the 28th January, 1014, at 11.45 M for the purpose of receiving the Report
of the
Directors together with a State- mant of Accounts for the year ending 31st December, 1013
The REGISTER of SHARES of the Com- pany will be CLOSED from TUESDAY, 2011. to WEDNESDAY, 25th January, 1911 (both daye inclusive), during which period no Transfer of Shares can be Registered,
By Order of the Board of Directors,
A. SHELTON HOOPER,
Secretary,
THE HONGKONG LAND INVESTMENT AND AGENCY CO., LTD., Goneral Agents for THE WEST POINT BUILDING CO., LTD. Hongkong, 14th January, 1914. [164.
THE HONGKONG LAND INVERT MENT AND AGENCY CO., LIMITED..
(192TWENTY-SIXTH
TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the ORDINARY MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS in this Company will be held at the Offices of Messrs. JARDINE, MATHESON & COMPANY, LIMITED, on WEDNESDAY, the 28th January, 1914, at Noon, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors together with the Statement of Accouuts for the year ending 31st December, 1913.
T IS HEREBY NOTIFIED that a
I CONSTANT SUPPLY OF WATER
will be Turned on in the Rider. Main Districts on the 23rd, 24th and 25th instant.
Public Works Office,
W. CHATHAM,
Water Authority.
Hongkong, 19th Jaunary, 1914.
NOTICE.
[185
"E, Undersigned, have been This Day
The REGISTER of SHARES of the Com. pany will be CLOSED from TUESDAY, 20th, to WEDNESDAY, 28th January, 114 (both days inclusive), during which period no Transfer of Shares can be Registered.
By Order of the Board of Directors.
A. SHELTON HOOPER,
Secretary. Hongkong, 14th January, 1914.
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SOCIETE. DES PULPES ET PAPE
TERIES DU TONKIN,
Winter Sole Representatives for SOCTITE ANONYME AU CAPITAL DE $600,000.
THE DEBRA LUMBER Co. of the Philippine Islands, for Hongkong and South China, and arn now prepared to quote prices for ALL Grades of PHILIPPINE TIMBERS.
N. S. MOSES & Co.,
14, Des Voeux Road Contral. [145
Hongkong, 8th January, 1914.
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG.
ORIGINAL JURISDICTION.
IN THE MATTER OF THE HONGKONG AND SOUTH CHINA STEAM FISHERIES' COMPANY; LTD.,
and
IN THE MATTER OF THE COMPANIES ORDINANCE OF HONGKONG No. 58 or 1911.
N
TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Petition presented to the Supreme Court of Hongkong on the 6th day of January. 1914, for confirming a Special Resolution roducing the capital of the above named Company from $150,000 to 200,000 by reducing. the par value of the shares frem $10 to 20 each is directed to be heard before the Chief Justica" of the Supreme Court of Hongkong on SATURDAY, the Thirty-First day of January, 1914, at 10.30 o'clock in the forenoon. Any Creditor or Shareholder of the Company desiring to oppcan the making of an Order for the Reduction of the Capital of the said Company ander the noove Ordinance should at the time of hearing by himself or his appear Conneel for that parpose and a copy of the Petition will be furnished to any Creditor or Shareholder of the Company requiring the same by the Undersigned on payment of the regulated charges for the same
Dated this 14th day of January, 1914.
JOHNSON, STOKES & MASTER,
Solicitors for the above named Company,
Princes Buildings,
Ice House Street,
Hongkong.
Hongkong, 14th January, 1914.
WEIHAIWEI SCHOOL.
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N ENGLISH SCHOOL in British Territory favoured with a "magnificent climato." Preparation by experienced and qualified teachers for entrance to schools in England, or for commercial life in the East. Bchool-house by the sen Kooreations --Sea bathing, beating, cricket, football, etc. For terms, apply to the Headmaster,
1343]
HERBERT L. BEER L.C.P..
NOTICE OF MEETING,
HAREHOLDERS of the above Society are hereby summoned to an EXTRA- ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING to be held at the Hoid Office of the Company, No. 21. Rue Jules Ferry, Haiphong, on SATURDAY, the 7th February, 1914, at 2.30 o'clock in the afternoon.
Objects of the Meeting -
Statement of the Situation;
Increase of Capital, by the creation of
ALL STEEL
GIRDER FRAME MATTRESS.
NO WOODWORK,
LOOK AT THE TWO FIGURES ABOVE, THE ONE ON AN OLD-FASHIONED WOVEN WIRE MATTRESS, IN AN UN-NATURAL POSITION WITH CROOKED SPINE. THE OTHER IN A NATURAL POSITION ON A "STAPLES MATTRESS WITH SPINE STRAIGHT. YOU CAN ONLY SLEEP STRAIGHT ON A “STAPLES MATTRESS.”
CALL AND INSPECT ONE.
SIZES 3 ft. 6 in., 5 ft. and 5 ft. 6 in. wide by 6 ft. 3 in. long. LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.
(38
BECK & CO., BREMEN.
KAISER BREWERY.
BEER,
BECK'S
KEY BRAND.
$16.00
PEE CASE OF 6. Doz.. PINTS."
4
QUARTS.
HONGKONG AGENTS:
MACEWEN, FRICKEL & Co...
proferred Shares; or Issue of Mortgage AUTOMATIC
Debentures;
In case of Increase of Capital, alterations in the Articles of Association, Nos. 8, 15, 44 and 47.
By Order of the Board,
P. BRIFFAUD, Chairman. Haiphong, the 3rd January, 1914,
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HONGKONG, CANTON AND MACAC
STEAMBOAT CO., LTD.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
THE NINETY-FOURTH ORDINARY
HOLDERS in the Company will be held at the Office of the Company, Hotel Mansions,
TUESDAY, the 10th February, 1014, af 12 o'clock Noon, for the purpose of receiving a Report of the Directors, together with a Statement of Accounts, declaring a Dividend and electing Directors and Auditors.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company. will be CLOSED from the 27th January to the 10th February, 1914, both days inclusive.
By Order of the Board of Directors,
W. E. CLARKE, Secretary. Hongkong, 13th January, 1914
NOW ON SALE.
[158
MAIL TABLES
FOR 1914.
Shows the dates of departure of the Mails of Europe and America, and the dates of their expected arrival at their destinations, as well as the dates of return Maile.
Mounted on Card On Paper
...
30 Cents.
On Sale at the Hongkong Daily Press Office. Hongkong, 7th January, 1914.
GOOD BUILDING LAND FOR
IN KOWLOON.
SALE
IN PLOTS OF ABOUT 10,000 SQUARE FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO SUIT BUYERS.
NEAR THE FERRY.
PRICE REASONABLE.
FOR FULL PARTICULARS, APPLY TO
Hongkong, 12 January, 1914.
TOBIAS HUNTER.
ESTATE AGENT,
HOTEL MANSIONS.
[161
8 Shots in 10 Seconds -
BROWNING
(342
PISTOLS.
SCOTT-WEBLEY. &.
(Adopted by British Goverumanf). ORDINARY AND POCKET SIZE.
W
AMMUNITION TO FIT.
SIEMSSEN & CO...
(MACHINERY DEPT.), QUEEN'S BUILDING (opposite Star Forry).
NOTICE.
E have much pleasure in announcing to our Numerona Patrons and Customers that we have Opened » NEW SILK STORE in the most up-to-date Style and Fashion at the Large and Commodious Premises No. 38 and 40, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, lately occupied by Messrs. H. Ruttonjon & Son, whore we are displaying an entirely new Handsome and Gorgeous Slook of SILK GOODS and JEWELLERY WARE÷ of «ll Descriptions B Variety of New Elegant and Attractive Designs and Fatteras.
in
The Stock Includes a Choice. Selection of Turkish, Persian and Indian SILK CARPETS and WOOLLEN RUGE in Chaste and Elegant Patterns.
Prices Specially Reduced for Summer. Cheapest Store in the Colony
An Early Visit Daruastly Solicited..
D. CHELLARAM Hongkong, 26th July, 1913.
GRACA & CO.
[907
PEDDER ST. (Hongkong Hotel Building), Dealers in DOSTAGE. STAMPS, PICTORIAL
TOYE, &.
POST CARDS, SEEDS, BOOKS,
JUST RECEIVED: POSTAGE STAMP CATALOGUES FOR 1914. Hongkong, th December, 1913.
1493
THE DAIRY FARM Co., LTD.
PURE, RICH AND WHOLESOME
MILK
Straight as it comes from the Com.
The Company's Farmis Utensils, and Methods are Models of Cleanliness and, in these particulars, are probably unsurpassed in the World.
ON SALE.
O TABI E (P THR
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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 38 years,
FROM 1874 TO 1900
Pazon #2 Cash.
On Sale at the DAILY Penas Often Local Booksellers.
About 55 dozen PAIRS RUBBER HEELS, and MISCELLANEOUS GOODS.
TERMS: As Usual
HUGHES & HOUGH,. Auctioneers. Hongkong, 21st January, 1914.
INTIMATIONS
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| HONGKONG HOTEL CO., LIMITED.
HEREBY GIVEN that
NEXTRAORDINARY GENERAL
MEETING of the HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY, LIMITED, will be held at the premises of that Company, Pedder Street, Victoria, in the Colony of Hongkong, on WEDNESDAY, the 28th day of January, 1914, at 12.30 o'clock in the afternoon, when the subjoined Resolution (which was proposed ut and submitted to the Extraordinary General Meeting of the Company held on the 25th October, 1913, and which was passed at the Poll taken as directed at such. Mosting on the 10th day of January, 1014, will be submitted for confirma. tion as a Special Resolution ---
That the following now Article be inserted in the Company's Articles of Association after Article 10 thereof :-
10 A. The Company shall pay Dividend, in respect of any existing or new Shares of the Company, in proportion to the amount paid up on each Stace where a larger amount is paid up on some Shares than on others."
By Order of the Board of Directors,
J. H. TAGGART,
Acting Secretary. HONGKONG HOTEL CO., LTE Dated this 12th day of January, 1914.
MMASSEUSE (with diploma
157
TO LET
TO LET.
Ground and Second Floors, No. 14, Des
FFICES, ROOMS; and GODOWNS, on:
Voeux Road Central, tho Premises now occupied by The South China Morning Post, Limited.
Possession, 1st May, 1914, or earlier, FLATS, WILD DELL," Wanchai Rond. “HOMESTEAD." No.45, Peak. Immediate Possession.
Apply to
SANG KEE, Care of COMPRADORE DEPARTMENT, Hongkong and Shanghai Bank.
Hongkong, 28th October, 1913,
TO LET:
ERION, Nos. Jand 10, FEAR, Unfurnish. Poums Chosp zental, from lat
December, 1918, Newly Painted and Colour washed.
ONE SMALL GODOWN in Dudde Stroot
No. 3, THE ALBANY, Robinson Road. No. 19. SHELLEY STREET.
KELLETT CREST," No. 66, THE PEAK from lat Blazeh, 1914, Partly Furnished..
No. 6, CAMERON VILLAS, No. 59, PEAK To Let, Furnished, for one year, froz lut May 1914,
1, CAMERON VILLAS, No. 60, PEAK
To Let, Finnished, for 1 year from 1st May
"ROGATE," Austin Road, Kowloon Unfurnished.
No. 68, FEAN, MOUNT KELLETT (Church Mission Society Bungalow), from 1st October, 1918, till 30th May, 1914, Partly Furnished. Cheap reat
*FOR SALE. HARTING and ROGATE," on part of Kowloon Inland Lot No. 115.
Apply to LINSTEAD & DAVIS,
3rd Floor, Alexandra Buildings. Hongkong, 12th January, 1914. 165
TO LET.
IRST FLOOR of No. 4, DES VŒUX LROAD CENTRAL; stitable for Offices. Occupation from 1st March next..
Apply to
"DAVID SASSOON & Co., LTD. Hongkong, 14th January, 1914: [167
TO LET OR FOR SALE.
GODOWNS at 98, 98, 99 and 291, Frays
Apply to
in
TO THE MEDICAL PROFESSION.
MORITA, CERTIFICATED Physiology and Anatomy), will be pleased to give Massage, under modical anpervision. Address NOMURA HOTEL,
15, 16 and 17, Connaught Road. Telephone No. 400.
Hongkong. 2nd December. 1913. [1388)
FOR SALE.
NE SET OF SHIP'S MOORINGS with Bub Compiste, suitable for Vessels up to 2,000 tons. These Moerings are practically. Now.
For further particulars, apply to
GIBSON & Co.. Care of Daily Pruss" Office. Hongkong, 16th January, 1914.
FOR SALE.
[173
GOOD HACK, sound and quist, 13.1 hds..
colour Grey.
"PL" Apply to
Care of Daily Press" Office. [174 Hongkong, 16th January, 1914.
HONGKONG, CANTON & MAÇÃO STEAMBOAT Co., LTD.,
Hotel Mansiona. Hongkong, 4th September, 1913.
TO LET.
[59
NO.1, "DURBAR VILLAB" Kowloon.
Apply to
SPANISH DOMINICAN- PROCURATION. Hongkong, 3rd January, 1914.
TO: LET.
[122
ALTA, MOUNT KELLETT (65, THE PEAK), for 6 or 7 months from April 15th, 1914, Folly Farnished, SIX BOOMS, Electric Light throughout, Croquet Lawu,
Apply to
W. D. GRAHAM, 65, The Pouk.
Hongkong, 19th December, 1913..
TO LET.
STOP! LOOK: LISTEN: OFFICE in ALEXANDRA BUILDINGS.
and WO axe Coming,
have UNPACKED for the
RAJUST
Season
LADIES FASHIONABLE SILK NECK WEAE, Best Varied Selection ever shown ir. Our Special Shoir Cuse,
Finest Quality, Various Designs-Handker chiefe, Latest Style Colours, Ninone, Nowes, Style Tweed and Showerproof Hats,
ke.
de &
Come Early before they are Sold Out.
HOOSAIN-ALI & Co.,
...... İÇ, D'AGUILAR STEBET. Hongkong, 25th November, 1913,
FOUR
TO LET
TO LET.
[37
YOUR ROOMED HOUSES in Granville Avenue and Salisbury Avenue, Kowloon," Cheap rentals.
SHOP with GODOWN attached, Nathan Boad; Kowloon, Kowloon Marino Lot No. 48, with Wharf.
Apply toim
117
Apply
A. S. WATSON & Co., LTD, Hoogkong, 22nd August, 1913. [#8
TO LET.
FFICE on Third Floor of Hotel Mansions
Apply to
HENRY HUMPHREYS ........ Alexandra Buildizge, Hongkong, 16th December, 1913.
TO LET.
SHOP, No. 12, Queen's Road Central
No. 9, MOUNTAIN VIEW, PEAF.
2, FAIRVIEW, Nathan Road, Kowloon.
Apply to
M. J. D. STEPHENS, Hongkong, 11th December, 1013.
TO LET.
[57
ROM 1st April next, "STONEHENGE,” No. 5, ROBINSON ROAD, containing. 17 BED ROOMS with BATHROOMS,
HUMPHREYS ESTATE & FINANCE DRAWING ROOM, DINING ROOM
Paul Co., L.,
Alexandre Buildings. Hongkong, 12th November, 1913.
"TO LET."
[133
LA HACIENDA WEST, 15, TURFCAK,
partially Furnished. From 1st March.
Apply to
THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST- MENT AND AGENCY Co., LTD. Hongkong, 7th January, 1914.
TO BE LET.
and other conveniences suitable for a Boarding
Honse.
Apply to-
[183
DAVID SASSOON &
Co., Irp.
Hongkong, 1st January, 1914
TO LET
OF
FFICES in King's Building.
Apply
66: MRAIGMIN WEST" 158,. Magazine
Gap, for eight months from 1st March,
1914. Partly Furnished, FIVE ROOMS, Electric Light throughout. Cheap rent.
Apply to
"J.D. Care of "Daily Press" Office. [138 Hongkong, 8th January, 1914.
THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST.
156
* MENT & AGENCY Co., LTD. Hongkong, lat January, 1914.