NOTIUA.
Communications respecting Aduerties- ments, Subscriptions, Printing, Bind-
ing, &c., should be addressed DAILY
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
Pazes only, special business matter THE HONGKONG WEEKLY PRESS &
MANAGER.
Advertisements and Subscriptions which are not ordered for a fired period will be continued until countermanded. Orders for extra copies of DALLT PREIS should be sent in before 11 a. v. on day of publication. After that hour the Only supplied for npply is limited. Cash.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
INDOCHINA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
IVIDEND WARRANTS date London
DIVIDEND
application at the Offices of the Undersigned.
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., LTD.,
General Managers.
Hongkong, 20th April, 1914.
A
PEAK CLUB.
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SUBSCRIPTION DANCE will be held at the PEAK CLUB on SATURDAY. 25th inst., át 9.15. P.M. Particulars are posted at the Club.
All Members and Subscribers of the Club may attend.
For Dance Committee,
R. SUTHERLAND.
Hongkong, 21st April, 1814
S.S." CORDILLERE."
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COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES
MARITIMES.
NOTICE
TONBIGNEES of Cargs from London or sa.
ODINA OVERLAND TRADE KEPOET,
is now ready and contains:****
Far Eastern News,
Leading Articles:-
British Railway Concessions in China. Abrogation of Constitutional Reforms. Late Dowager-Empress of Japan. The Growing Consumption of Alcohol. The Lack of Mutual Confidente Among
Chinose.
Foreign Cultural Campaigns in China, Random Reflections. Hongkong
The Magistracy.
Alleged Theft of Metal Bars. A Huge Opium Fine. The
Childár" Piracy.
Te Tiger Once More. Was It the Tiger?·
Opium. Smoking in Trains. Lady May's Bereavement.
Supposed Burglar Attacks Lukong. Wedding at the Cathedral. Ammunition in a Ham. Hongkong University.
Retry
at the Theatre, | Thefts of Mails at Manila. [Official Appointments.
St Joseph's College Association.. Yangtze Insurance Association. Alice at the Finest Site. What of Us?
Disastrous Fire at Samsuipe.
Trade Conditions in the North.
St. Stephen's College..
Stainer's Crucifixion at the Cathedral.
Hongkong Gymkhana Club.
Actions and Reactions in China.
Opium in Kueictor.
Stringent Chinees Press Law, Japanese Export of Canton Silk. Mining Laws in China..
CONSIGNEES from London Ive. Joxiation.
deaurer P. Leroy Lallier," In connection with shore Stoner are horeby informed that their Goods with the exception of Opium, Treasure and Valuables are being lauded and stored at their risks into the hazardons and/or extra hazardous Godowne of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Ltd., at Kowloon, whence delivery may be obtained immediately after landing.
Optional Cargo will be forwarded on unless intimation is received from the Consigneer before Noon TO-DAY requesting it to be landed
kore.
Bills of Lading will be countersigned by the Undersigned. Goods remaining anclaimed after the 25th inst. at Noor wil be subject to rent and leading charges.
All Claims must be sent in to me on or before the 28th jpst at Noox, or they will not bo recognised.
All damaged packages will be examined on the 25th inst., at 10 AM.
No Fire Insurance has been
Boarkoag, 19th April, 1914.
fested.
P. THOMAS, Agent.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNDES,
FROM EUROPE.
THE H.A.L. Steamship
THE
"ALTMARK."
Captain M. Kanise), having arrived, Consignees of Carge are hereby informed that their goods are being landed and placed at their risk in the bazardous and/or extra-hazardous Godowns ai the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Ltd., whence delivery may be obtained ngaies Bills-of-Lading countersigned by the Undersigned.
Optional Cargo will be carried on unless notice to the contrary be given To-DAY.
All Claims must be presented within ton days
of the steamer's arrival here, after which date
they cannot be recognized,
Easter Offerings.
British Engineering in China. Shipping Notes. Rubber Problems.
Manila Police Censor and Picture. Films, · Trade of the F.M.S.
Wholeso Execution of Tax-Collectors. Disastrous Bangkok Fire.
The Far Eastern Olympics.
The Oriental "Hokuset" Collision.
urbling in 6.0.C.'s Stables. Chinese Boy Scouts. Hongkong Kennel Club. China's Postage Stamp. Nanking-Hunan Railway.. The Plague.
Royni Hongkong Golf Club. Hongkong Rifle League. Telegrains.
Two Junks Capsized in Squali, Carrespondence:
Tree-Less, Statne Square,
Cruelty to Animals.
Alleged Theft from a P. & 0. Lighter.
A Disorderly Norwegian.
Supreme Court.
Amoy Horticultural Society.
Interport Golf.
Alice Memorial Hospital.
Canton Notes.
Shipping Notes.
Company Meetings
Soengei Rampah Rubber Co., Istel.
China-Barnes Co., Ltd.
Baion Insurance Society of Canton, Ltd.
The China Trailer Insurance Co., Ltd. The Cathuy Trust, Ltd.
Yangtze Insurance Association, Ltd. Compary Report:--
Green Island Cement Co., Ltd.. Arid Robbery in New Territory.. Chinese Borrowings. Massnere of Lopers.
Local Sport.
Lusitano Recreation Chub. Commercial.
Ne Cisime will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowas, anti ell Goods remaining || Shipping. undelivered after the 26th inst, will be subject to rent.
All broken, chafed, and damaged goods must bo left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on the 25th inst. at 9.30 AM.
No Fire Insurance will be effected by us in
any case whatever,
This Steamer brings or Cargo
Ex Castor from Abus.
Ex S..Sephor Worms" from Bordenar.
Ex sa. "Margaux" from Bordeaux.
Ez a "Laracho from Setubal.
HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE, Hongkong Ore.
Hongkong, 20th April 1914.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES
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Extra Capie 30 cents each, Cash. Copies can be posted from this Office
to addresses sent; including postage 31 wats each.
$1 Cash for three copies.
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, APRIL 21st, 1914.
INTIMATIONS
LANE,
CRAWFORD&Co.
SUN
$4.50
$8.50
ELLWOOD'S
CORK-FELT
HATS
$6.50 $10.50
RUBBER.
B. V. D.
PUBLIC COMPANIES
THE GREEN ISLAND CEMENT COMPANY, LIMITED."
ORDINARY
ENTERTAINMENTS
THEATRE
ROYAL
TANNUAL MEETING OF SHARE TONIGHT↑
HOLDERS in the above Company will be hold
SATURDAY, 25TH,
at the Offices of the Company, St. George's TUESDAY, APRIL 21ST Building Victoria, Hongkong, TODAYS (TUESDAY), the 21st day of April, at 11:30 o'clock A.M., for the purpose of receiving a Statement of Accounts and the Report of the
AT 9.15PM.
ΤΟ
Dirotors for the year ending 31st December. THE CROWNING TRIUMPH OF THE
1913
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company
will be CLOSED from SATURDAY, the 11th ALL-CONQUERING CINEMATOGRAPH day of April to TUESDAY, the 21st day of
THE UNDYING STORY
April, 1914, both days inclusive,
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF
'DIRECTORS.
Hongkong, 6th April, 1914 8:
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UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF CAPT.
CANTON, LIMITED.
FINAL DIVIDEND of TWENTY DOLLARS per Share for the year 1912 and an INTERIM DIVIDEND of THIRTY DOLLARS per Share for the year 1913 will be Payable ou FRIDAY, the 17th instant,
Warrants may be had on application at the Office of the Society on and after that date.
By Order of the Board,
C. P. HAY.
sting Secretary,
SUMMER UNDERWEAR. Hongkong, 17th April, 14.
Go to business keen and cool in
Loose-Fitting B.V.D.
(Trade Mirë)
These zephyr weight Coat Cut Undervests and Knee Length Drawers fit easily and per- fectly. Every stitch is stout enough to withstand any reasonable strain. Truly, the best value in underwear.
ALL SIZES $1.25 AND $2.50 PER GARMENT.
LANE, CRAWFORD
& CO.
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THE NAME
Remington
REMINGTON
STANDS FOR
The Longest History.
The Widest Experience.
The Greatest Manufacturing Resources.
The Most Complete and Comprehensive
Prod not.
The Largest Selling Organization
of any concern in the Typewriter Business.
From every angle and from every point of Tiew the REMINGTON qualifles as the "Recognized Leader Among Typewriters" FIRST and ALWAYS,
Offcial Typewriter of the Panama-Pacific International Exposition. REMINGTON
TYPEWRITER COMPANY
(Incorporated).
INTIMATIONS
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WILLIAM POWELL, LIMITED. HAREHOLDERS are reminded that an EXTRAORDINARY. GENERAL MEETING of the Company will be held at 12 o'clock NOON, on SATURDAY. the 25th day of April, 1914, at 12, Des Vour Road Central, Victoria, Hongkong, being the Company's Registered Office in Hongkong, when the subjoined Resolution which was passed at the Extraordinary General Mesting of the Company held on the 4th day of April, 1914, will bo submitted for confirmation is s Special Resolution ---
That the Capital of WILLIAM POWELL, "LIMITED, be increased from `$105,000 "to $147,000 by the treation of 6,000 "additional Ordinary Shares of Sch "ranking for dividend as from the 1st day “of January, 1914, and in all other respects pari panu with the existing Ordinary "Shares in the Company." "That the said 6,000 additional Shares be offered in the first instance at par to the "members of the Company, in the propor
tion of Two New Shares for every Fire Old Shares held by them respectively and upon the footing that the full amount of each New Share taken up shall be paid to the Company on the acceptance of the "offer and such offer shall be made by "Notios specifying the number of Shares "to which the member is entitled and limiting a time within which the offer if not sccepted by payment will be deemed
OF
AND
SCOTT
ANIMAL LIFE IN THE ANTARCTIC An securate Motion Pictura Dinry of the greatest adventure in the history of Polar Exploration. By H. G. PONTING, F.R.G.S., Official Camera Artist, Capt. SCOTT'S
EXPEDITION.
ACCOMPANIED BY A
GRAPHIC
EDUCATIONAL L LECTURE.
BOOKING AT MOUTRIE'S.
CIRCLE STALLS
PIT AND GALLERY
Hongkong, 17th April, 1914.
THE
AUCTIONS
PUBLIC AUCTION.
$3
82
$1
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Undersigned have received instructions to Soil by Public Anction, (FOR ACCOUNT OF THE CONCERNED),
TO-DAY (TUESDAY),
the 21st April, 1914, commencing at 2.30 17.M.,. at their Sales Rooms, No. 8, Des Voeux Road, Corner of Ice House Street.
Á VERY VALUable CollectTION OF CHINESE PORCELAINS, SCREENS, BRONZES, PRINTS and ENGRAVINGS, SILK EMBROIDERIES, INCENSE BURNERS, SNUFF BOTTLES, JADESTONE ORNAMENTS,
&e. Including many Rare Specimens of the HON, MING, KUNGHI YUNGCHING, KIENLUNG, KAIHING and TOWKWONO Periods.
This valuable collection direct from the North, and the vendor certifies to the genuine
to be declined and that the Directors beness of each individual lot, and is prepared to
empowered to dispose of the Shares not "taken in response to such offer as they "consider expedient in the interests of the "Compary.”
F. T. CHAPPLE,
Managing Dirseter. Hongkong, the 15th day of April, 1914
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HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB.
THE SOLE AGENTS for
SIEMSSEN & CO..
Hongkong, Canton, South China and Formosa
NOTICE.
NEITHER Donny
TEITHER the Captain, Owners or Agents Contracted by the Officers and/or Crow of the Subscription: $12 per annum, payable American Barque "JAMEN TUFT" daring her in advance; postage 82.
atay in this port
Hongkong, 9th April, 1914.. Hongkong. Ast April, 1914.
Q.
NOTICE:
R:
is a VACANCY for a NURSE in the
FROM YOKOHAMA, KOBE AND MUJIT IS HEREBY NOTIFIED that there THE Steamship THE
THONGWA," having arrived frore the above Ports, Cos signees of Cargo are hereby informed that their Goods will be delivered from alongside,
Cargo impeding the discharge will be landed at Consigners' risk and expense into the hazar dous and/or extra hazardous Godown of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company, Limited.
No Fire Lusurance whatever will be effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
DAVID SASSOON & Co., LTD.,
Agents
Hongkong, 20th April, 1914.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
P.M. 8.8. "PERSIA."
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Maternity Hospital attached to the Civil Hospital.
Applications must be in the Handwriting of the Candidates and accompanied by Certificates of Charsoter:~~~
All information may be obtained from the Matron of the Civil Hospital.
J.T. C. JOHNSON, Principal Civil Medical Officer. Hongkong, Toth April, 1914. 1566
~WA
F20 SAN FRANCISCO, JAPAN PORTS
AND MANILA.
THE above-mentioned Vessel having arrived, Consignees of Cargo are hereby notified
to send in their Dills-of-Lading for counter-
NURSE OR GOVERNESS. ANTED for Japan, an Experienced NURSE or GOVERNESS for three Children (7, and 3). For further particulars
JAPAN apply to
Care of Daily Prem"C Hongkong, 19th April, 1914:
WANTED.
Ofice,
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Ya British Mercantile Hozs. JUNIOR
signature and take immediate delivery of Cargo B BUROPEAN ASSISTANT possessing Cargo will be landed immediately at Cousigressa Knowledge of General Office Work.
from the Company's Godown at West Point,
Ji
On Cargo remaining undelivered Thursday, 23rd inst at 5 landing charges will be assessed.
On Cargo remaining undelivered TUESDAY, 28th it, at Noon, in addition to landing charges storage charges will be collected.
All
Ne Fire Insurance whatever will be effected:
chafed and otherwisə. damaged Carge will be examined at the above Company's Godown MONDAY,
27th inst... at 10 AM.
No Claims will be entertained unless accom panied by short delivery note or list of
excep ficas taken at the times of delivery to Consignees sad signed for and on behalf of the Pacific Mail 8.8. Co.
All Claims must be filed on or before 21st May, otherwise they will not be recognized.
3. C. MORTON,
Hongkong, 21st April, 1914.
Agent.
F32
Apply
Care of "Daily Press" Office. Hongkong, 20th April, 1911. (689
NOTICE.
the
P. THOMAS, Agent of MMESSAGERIES MARITIMES, Hongkong, having returned to the Colony, Resumes Charge of the Agency from This Date.
[597 Hongkong, 20th April, 1814..
NOTICE.
This Date been authorised to Bign my R. ALFRED JAHRAND has from
Firm's name,
-HUGO CA. FROMM, Hongkong, 18th April, 1914.
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NOTICE
MIU NGA
CAFE.
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HAVE This Day OPENED
WNew Establishment for the Supply of MEALS at all hours in No, 59, DES Vœux ROAD CENTRAL. The Hall has been installed with Electric Lights and provided with Ceiling Faas for the comfort of Customers-
Private Rooms may be engaged for Families.. &c.. without extra payment.
The CHEF DE CUISINE is an experienced Cook, recently returned from America, where he was formerly employed in varions Hotels.
Prices exceptionsily moderate and prompt
An inspection is solicited.
Hongkong, 20th April, 1914.
Hervice.
MIU NGA
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THE CHINA IMPORT AND EXPORT LUMBER CO., LIMITED.
ARNHOLD, KARBEEG & Co., General Agents.
HAVE This Day Opened
a
W LUMBER YARD and OFFICES at North Point next to the Kwong Bong Hong Glass Factory.
The sailing Vessel JAMES TUFT" is arrived with a well assorted Cargo of about
Million sup, ft, of ·
OREGON PINE, Planks, Timber, Floorings and Spurs,
on application. Prices will be quoted All Correspondence please address fr
'THE CHINA IMPORT AND EXPORT
LUMBER CO., LTD." Letter Box No: 420 Telephone No. 1710-
[350 Hongkong, 14th April, 1914.
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THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE
COMPANY, LIMITED.
CHAREHOLDERS are reminded that an EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING of the Company will be held at No. 3, Queen's Read Central, Vistoria, Hong. kong, being the Company's Head Offices in Hongkong, on THURSDAY, the 23rd day of April, 1914, at 12 o'clock Noon, when the sub- joined Resolation will be proposed as an Extra- ordinary Resolution:--
NOTICE.
of
refund purchase money if not found as specified
On View 17th 158t8uk Catalogues will be issued. TERMS: Usual
HUGHES & HOUGH, Auctioneers.
[549 Hongkong, 13th April, 1914.
0.
K.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
the above Club will be held on SATURAT letting by Public Auction Saie, to
➡ARTICULARS and CONDITIONS of
THE HALF-YEARLY MEETING
DAY, the 25th. APRIL. 1914, at 12.30 P.M., st the Offices of the HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB, on the Ground Floor of the HONGKONG CLUB ANNEXE, Chater Road, By Order,
T. F. HOUGH, Clerk of the Course. [548 Hongkong, 11th April, 1914.
HONGKONG GENERAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
NOTICE.
"That the Memorandum and Articles of THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
"Association of the Company be respec-
A
of the Members of the HONGKONG
tively extended, altered, and amended so GENERAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE as to read as shown in the print signed will be held on TUESDAY, the 28th April, for the purpose of identification by the 1914, at 4 o'clock P.M., precisely, in the Chairman of this Meeting, and that such OLD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BOOM, "extended, altered and amended Memoran- "dum and Articles of Association be hence (CITY HALL), for the following. purposes :-- "farth adopted as the Memorandum and. (1) To receive the Report and Accounts of "Articles of Association of the Company the Committee for the year ended 31st "to the exclusion of those heretofore pre-
December, 1913. Mailing
FURTHER EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING of the Company will he held at No. 3, Queen's Road Central Vio toris, Hongkong, on Monday, the 11th day of May, 1914, at 12 o'clock Noon, for the purpose. Report of the proceedings at the if abusevallend Blesting and of confirming,
of
...
2) To elect a new Committee, (3) To transact any General Business
By Order,
E. A. M. WILLIAMS,
Secretary. Hongkong, 16th April, 1914.
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thought fit, as
as a Special Resolution, the shore- THE ASSOCIATION OF EXPORTERS
mentioned Resolution,
Prints of the proposed extensions, alterations!
and amendments of the Memorandum and Articles of Association have been circulated to
AND DEALERS OF HONGKONG.
NOTICE.
the shareholders, and a print thereof can be seenEE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING at the Head Ofee of the Company
By Order of the Board of Directors,
C. PEMBERTON, Secretary, Hongkong, 16th April, 1914.
*$569
STOCKBROKERS' ASSOCIATION
OF HONGKONG.
N Order to Facilitate Business the Public is heroby Notified that in future the Exchange on all Tael stocks will be settled by Mambers of the above Association three days prior to Hongkong Monthly Bettlement Days. The Settlement Days for 1914 are as follows:-
TUESDAY, THURSDAY, THURSDAY, TUESDAY, THURSDAY MONDAY, THURSDAY.
23th April. 28th May, 25th June.
28th July.
27th August
28th September. 29th October. THURSDAY, 26th November. WEDNESDAY, 23rd December.
By Order of the Committee,
of the Members of the ASSOCIATION OF EXPORTERS AND DEALERS UF HONGKONG will be held on WEDNESDAY, the 29th April, 1914, at 4 o'clock r. precisely, in the OLD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ROOM, (CITY HALL) for the following
purposes
(1) To receive the Report and Accounts of the Committee for the year ended 31st December, 1913.
(2) To elect a Low Committee.
(3) To transact any General Business.
By Order,
E. A. M. WILĪTAMS, Secretary Hongkong, 16th April, 1914.
WEIHAIWEI SCHOOL.
1075
N ENGLISH SCHOOL in British
be held on MONDAY, the 27th day of April, 1914, at 8 P.M., at the Offices of the PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, by Order of His EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR, of One Lot of CROWN LAND at Kennedy Road, in the Colony of Hongkong, for a term of 75 years. with the option of renewal at a CROWN RENT to be fixed by the Sarveyor of HIS MAJESTY THE
KING,
for one further form of 75 years. -
PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.
Na of Sale
Registry No.
Locality.
Boundary Memurements. (Approximate.)
Contents
Square feet,
Annual Bent.
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feat
teet Just fort
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per sale
plst 18,200126 | 2,151
Fallout!
DAIRY FARM NEWS.
RECEIVED
NEW SHIPMENT OF FRESK SIBERIAN SALMON
SMOKED
FILLETS,
HADDOCKS,
682
KIPPERS.
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NEW CARTRIDGES.
Y popular English. Manufacturers. Ball Bores and Sines. D
SMOKELESS POWDER and CHILLED SHOT. From No. 10 to 8886, at 86, 87
A Territory favoured with a "magnificent and $7.50 per 100. SPORTING REQUIS-
climata Preparation by experienced and ITES and AIR GUNS in Variety,
qualified teachers for entrance to schools in England or for commercial life in the East. School-house by the sea. Recreations Ses bathing, boating, cricket, football, etc. For terms, apply to the Headmaster,
HERBERT L. BEER, LO.P.
EDWARD M. RAYMOND, Secretary Hongkong, 7th April, 1914.
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Inspection Invited.
WM. SCHMIDT & Co.
Hongkong, 16th April, 2014:
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