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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
BANK HOLIDAY. -
Accordance with Ordinance No. 5 of 1912, the EXCHANGE HANKS will be CLOSED for the Transaction of Public Business on MONDAY, the 12th October,
Hongkong, th October, 1914..
NOTICE.
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HIDI thank: “Somebody." Please disclose
identity, if not, will send to charity.
[1227 Longkong, Sth October, 1914.
HONGKONG GYMKHANA CLUB.
THE FOURTH GYMKHANA MEET-
ING of the Season will be held at HAPPY VALLEY on SATURDAY, the 10th. Coleber, 1914, commencing at 3.40 P.M.
The Charge of Admission will be $1 for
PUBLIC COMPANIES
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8rm, 1914.
WILLIAM POWELL, LIMITED.
TOTICE LIS HEREBY GIVEN that
NOTICE THIRTEENTH ORDINARY
GENERAL MEETING of SHARE HOLDERS in the above COMPANY will be held at the COMPANY'S PREMISES, No. 12, DE VIEUX BOAD CENTRAL, HONGKONG, TO-MORROW(FRIDAY), the Ori OCTOBER 1814, AT 12 O'CLOCK NOON, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors and Statement of accounts to 30TH June, 1914.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 2nd October to the 9th October, both days inclusive.
By Order,
C. M. SOARES,
Acting Secretary. Hongkong, 1st October, 1914.
[1200
THE DAIRY FARM CO., LIMITED,
NOTICE TU +SHAREHOLDERS.
EIGHTEENTH
ORDINARY
TEARLY MEETING of the SHARE
HOLDERS in the above Company will be held at the Company's Town Office, 2, Lower Albert Road, Hongkong, or SATURDAY, the 10th October, 1914, at 12.16 F.M., for the purpose of presenting the Report of the Directors and Statement of Accounts to 31st July, 1914.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 1st to 10th October, 1914, both days inclusive.
By Order,
M. MANUK,
Secretary, Hongkong, 26th September, 1914. 11183
others than Mombers of the HONGKONG JOCKEY THE HONGKONG ELECTRIC CO., LTD. ÚLON OF GYMRHANA CLU).
Soldiers and Sailors in uniform Half-Price.
The Committee invite the Ladies of Hongkong
to la present.
Rongkong, 7th October, 1934.
NOTICE..
OTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that
[12:8N SCRIP CERTIFICATES for 13 Sharoe
ROWLOON-CANTON RAILWAY.
(BRITISH SECTION).
NOTICE.
SUNDAY, October 11th, and each succeeding Sunday until further Notice and also an PUBLIC HOLIDAYS, an Additional Train will leave KOWLOON for SHEUNG SHUI (FANLING GOLF LINES) at 8.46 4. calling at Tairo at 9.15 A.M.,
By Order,
ROBERT BAKER,
Acting Manager. Kowloon, 5th October, 1914.
[1239
FRENCH LESSONS
G. MOUSSION,
15, MORRISON HILL ROAD.
WEIHAIWEI SCHOOL.
[T176
N ENGLISH SCHOOL in British Territory favoured with a "magnificent climate. Preparation by experienced and qualified teachers for entrance to schools in England, or for commercial life in the East, School-house by the sea. Recreations—Ben lathing, beating, cricket, football, etc, For terms, apply to the Headmaster,
HERBERT L. BEER, LOF.
1343]
TO THE MEDICAL PROFESSION.
MOEITA, CERTIFICATED
diploma
MMASSEUSE
(with
Physiology and Anatomy), will be pleased to giro Massage, under medical supervision.
Kadress
NOMURA ROTEL,
15, 16 and 17, Connaught Road.
Telephone No. 400.
Blongkong, 30th July, 1914
[992
issued as under:→→→
11th March, 1880,
17206/9.
27th May, 1840. 17958/0,- 23504. 27th June, 1898. 17719/21, 10154. 219378. in the name of João A Da Luz (Deceased), of Hongkong, have boon LOST, and should the sarae not be produced before the 18th October, New Scrip Certificates will be issued in favoar of the said Jojo A. DA LUZ (Deceased), and no transaction taking place under the Scrip Certi festes issued on the above-mentioned dates will be recognised by the Company.
GIBB, LIVINGSTON &.Co., Agents. Hongkong, 28th September, 1914. [1187
TO LET
TO LET.
From tat September, 1914.
FN-CANTON on SHAMEEN LOT 55, The premises now in the occupation of the Bank of Taiwan, Lid.
Apply tom
DAVID SASSOON & Co., LTD. 2017 Hongkong, 5th August, 1914.
NO
TO LET.
TO. 4, CLIFTON GARDENS ́ (17,
Conduit Road)
"HATHERLEIGH," 114, Conduit Road, GODOWN, 96, Wanchai Road,
GODOWN,. Na 4, Now Praya, Kennedy
Town,
INTIMATIONS
LANE,
CRAWFORD & Co.
SPECIAL NOTICE.
WE HAVE DECIDED TO ENTIRELY CLOSE OUR
TAILORING DEPT.
AND
THEREFORE INTEND OFFERING OUR STOCK OF SUITINGS AT IMMENSE REDUCTIONS
FOR CASH ONLY.
ORDERS WILL RECEIVE THE PERSONAL ATTENTION OF OUR CUTTER, AND WILL BE TAKEN IN STRIOT ROTATION— OR IF PREFERRED, MATERIAL ONLY CAN BE PURCHASED.
White Serge Trousers
PRICES:
per pair ...$ 6.75
Grey or Blue Flannel Jackets and Trousers (unlined)... 22.00
Suits
BANKS
HONGKONG SAVINGS BANK.
TH
THE. Business of the above Bank is con- ducted by the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION, Rules may be obtained on application,
INTEREST on deposits is allowed on the Minimum Monthy Balance at 3 per cent.'
per annum.
Depositors may transfer at their option balances-of-3100 or more to the HONGkoka | AND SHANGHAI BANK. to be placed on FIXED DEPOSIT at 4 per cent, per annum.
For the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION, A. G. STEPHEN.
Acting Chief Manager. [16 Hongkong, 14th May, 1914.
NTERNATIONAL BANKING
IN
CORPORATION
HEAD OFFICE: 60, Wall Street, New York. LONDON OFFICE: B6, Bishopsgate, E.O,
Kobe.
BRANCHES:--
Hombay,
Calcutta.
Canton.
Cobu. Colon.
Empire.
Hongkong.
Hankow.
Manila.
Mexico.
Рагата.
Peking
San Francisco.
Sbanghai. Tokohama.
equal
CAPITAL AND SURPLUS Gold $7,500,000 £1,480,000 EVERY DESCRIPTION OF BANKING
BUSINESS transacted. CURRENT ACCOUNTS opened on the usual
terms.
DEPOSITS RECEIVED, fixed for one year
at 4 per cent, per annum or for shorter periods, at rates which may be ascertained on application. BILLS NEGOTIATED and COLLECTED. MAIL and TELEGRAPHIC REMIT.
TANCES made.
LETTERS OF CREDIT and DRAFTS granted on all the principal eitios in the World. THE BANK'S CIRCULAR LETTERS OF CREDIT are available all over the World.
VESSELS ON THE BERTH
THE PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION
COMPANY..
CEYLON, ADEN,
STEAM FOR STRAITS,
AUSTRALIA, INDIA,
EGYPT. MEDITERRANEAN PORTS, PLYMOUTH AND LONDON,
TanovaR BILL OF LADING ISSUED: FOR BATAVIA, PERSIAN GULF, CONTINENTAL, AMERICAN AND SOUTH AFRICA PORTS.
HE Steamship
"ORIENTAL,"
Captain AL. Valentini, carrying His. Majesty's Mails, will be despatched from this port for BOMBAY, on SATURDAY, the 10th October, 1914, at Noen, taking Passengers and Cargo for the above Foris, in conuollon with the Co.'s sa. "MooLTAN," From Colombo, passengers' accommodation in which vessel is secured before departure from Hongkong.
Silk and Valembies and Tea and Cargo for Italy, France and London (under arrange mout) will be transhipped at Colombo into the Mail Steamer proceeding direct to Marseillen and London. Other Cargo for London, etc., will be conveyed via Bombay and transhipped to the 8.8. "India, due in London on the 20th November, 1914. Parcels will be received at the Office antil 4 P.M. the day before sailing. The contents and value of all packages are required.
For further particulars, apply to
E. A. HEWETT.
Superintendent.
Hongkong, 25th September, 1014.
26.00
"
35
31
"
Thin Cashmere and Tweed Lounge Suits
ኮ
27.00
"
Blue Serge
27.00
Medium Weight Cheviot
(lined)
29.00.
Scotch Tweed and Homespun,,
33.00
Blue Serge
33.00
issned.
60.00
PURCHASE and SALE of Stocks and
Shares effected.
11.00
TRAVELLERS' CHECKS sold and cashed.
N. S. MARSHALL,
8.8.
6.00
[959
Dress Suits, Silk Fronts and Lined Silk... $50.00 to Striped Cashmere Trousers White Dress Vests
per pair
LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.
[39
INDO-CHINA PORTLAND CEMENT COMPANY, LTD.
FAMOUS DRAGON
BRAND CEMENT
CEMEN
PORTLANT
ALWAYS IN STOCK
HIGH
QUALITY
BUILDING
CEMENT
Apply to F. 30FFIETTI & Co., 14, Den Vieux Road Central, 1st Floor. Telephone 289.
TO LET
TO LET.
19, 21, 23 and 25, SHELLEY
GODOWN, No. 5, New Praya, Kennedy NOSTREET, Newly Painted and Colour
Town."
Apply
THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST.
MENT AND AGENCY Co., LTD. Hongkong, 1st October, 1914.
[1081
TO LET.
[1087
THE WAR.
FOR SALE
SMALL NATIONAL FLAGS
to mark the progress of
THE WAR.
GRACA & CO.
PEDDER ST. (Hongkong Hotel Building).
Hongkong, lat October, 1914.
OFFICES, in St. George's Building, Second
Floor, from 1st October.
Apply to--
HEWAN HOMES & CO. Hongkong, 29th August, 1914.
SINGON & CO. ESTABLISHED A.D 1880.
TO LIT.
FLAT, Humphrey's Buildings,
Kowloon. Immediate occupation il
TOP
[1204
desired.
Apply low
TRON, Steel, Metal and Hardware Mer-
TRON
chants, Wholesale and
+
HUMPHREYS ESTATE & FINANCE
CO., LTD Alsandrs Building.
Hongkong, 29th August, 1914. Retail Iron
mongers, Fig Iron and Foundry Coke Importert, General Storekeepers and Ship
chandlers. Nos. 35 and 37, HING LOONS
(45
STEMIT (2nd St. West of Central Market).
Telephone No.515
新外中港香
TO LET.
[1033
N ALEXANDRA BUILDINGS
VERY CONVENIENT OFFICES
[923
and ROOMS.
Apply-
SECRETARY,
A. S. WATSON & Co., LTD.
CANice
(Chinese Daily Press),
PO
Hongkong, 0th July, 1914.
PUBLISHED
DAILY
Advertising medium among the
Le the oldest and still immeasurably the beat
Native Community.
Established for over FTY YEAR
Indo-Chine ete
QUEEN'S-BUILDING,
washed,
"BEACONSFIELD," Battery Path. No.59, THE PEAK (5CAMERON VILLAS). Apply to LINSTEAD & DAVIS,
3rd Floor, Alexandra Buildings. (1174 Hongkong, 3rd October, 1914,
TO LIT.
From 1st September, 1914.
[1049-1
BANKS
HONGKONG
AND
COMMERCIAL LETTERS OF CREDIT
Manager. 9, Queen's Road,
Hongkong, 16th September, 1914.
EDERLANDSCH-INDISOH HANDELSBANK. (NETHEBLANDS INDIA COMMERCIAL BANK.)
-Established 1863,
AuthorisedCapital F1. 20,000,000 (£9,500,000) Paid-up Capital... Fl. 17,407,000 (£1,450,080) Reserve Fund..... Fl. 6,518,000 (£548,188)
HEAD OFFICE: AMSTERDAM. HEAD AGENCY: BATAVIA,
LONDON BANKERS: THE WILLIAMS DEACONS BANK
SWISS BANKVEESIN...
The Bank transacts every description of Hanking and Exchange business, receives money on Current Account and on Fired Deposit at rates which may be ascertained on application,
G. VERMEY, Manager, No. 8, Des Vœux Poed Central. Hongkong, 3rd October, 19 a
THE MERCANTILE BANK
INDIA, LIMITED.
[21
OF
Authorized Capital
KAK
Subscribed
...
...£1,500,000 1,125,000
Paid-up Reserve Fund
71
+
582,500 465,000
$15,000,000
SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.
Paid-up Capital ...
Reserve Funds
Sterling
£1,500,000 ■* 2/----$15,000,000 Silver...
*.* $18,000,000
$33,000,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors $15,000,000
Cover of DIRECTORS. Hon. Mr. D. LANDALE-Chairman, WL PATTENDES, Esq.-Deputy Chairman F. H. Holyoak, Eag.
6. H. Dodwell, Esq.
No. 5,
of Harbour. Newly painted and repaired. For further particulars, apply to
H. M H. NEMAZEE Hongkong, 24th July, 1914,
C. B. Gabbay, Esq,
[968
NOTICES TO CONSIGNEES
THE
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEEB. THE P. & O. 8. N. Co's Steamer
"OBIENTAL." Arrived Hongkong on 3rd Oct, 1914. FROM BOMBAY, COLOMBO
AND
STRAITS. Consignees of Cargo by the above-named. ressel are hereby informed that their goods are being landed and placed AT THEIR EISH is the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Gotown Company Godowns at Kowloon, where each Consignment will be sorted out Mark by Mark and delivery can be obtained as the Goods are landed.
This vessel brings on Cargo:---
From London, de, er an “Xaldevia "
and "Nankio."
Frora Persian Gulf, or as. B. LB. N. and B. & P. S. N. Co.'s Steamers. Optional Goods will be landed bere uniem instructions are given to the contrary within
。 hours. date of arrival will be subject to rent.
BANKKER
BANK OF ENGLAND,
and
LONDON JOINT STOCK BANK, LIMITED,
Every description of Exchange business transacted.
HONGKONG-NEW YORK.
ր
AMERICAN ASIATIO· B.S. CO..
FOR NEW YORK vĩ^ JAPAN PORTS AND PANAMA CANAL.
INDRADEO "... On or about 14th Oct. For Freight or information apply to
SHEWAN, TÓMES & Co., General Agents. Hongkong, 25th September, 1914.
(1178
REGULAR STEAMSHIP SERVICE.
(WITH LIBERTY TO CALL At the MALABAM COAST.)
PROPOSED SAILING FROM HONGKONG.
For NEW YORK.
| 4.E, " BOLTON CASTLE”
On or about 15th Øst.
•* ̈ ̈* For Freight and further information, spply
DODWELL & Co., LTD., Agents. Hongkong, 6th October, 1914.
2/21]
FOR EUROPE AND AMERICA,
INDIA, AUSTRALIA, &o.,
and for
PRIVATE RESIDENCE AT THE OUTPORTS,
A Comprehensive and Complete Record
of the
NEWS OF THE FAR EAST
is given in the
ONGKONG
INTEREST allowed on Current Account Ho
at 2 per cent. per annum on Daily Balance and on Fixed Deposits at rates which may
be ascertained on application.
A. R. LINTON, Manager,
Hongkong, 10th July, 1914.
149
Mr. H. Bl
Hor. Mr. E. SheilimTHE CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA,
Chimp ManaQEN :
Hongkong-N. J. STABB
ÄOTING MANAGER :]. Shanghai J. D. SMART
LONDON BANKERS S
AUSTRALIA AND CHINA.
INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER, 1858. Has Orric—LONDON."
Paid-up Capital...
L
+4 ... £1,200,000 Reserve Fund...
$1,800,000 Reserve Liability of Propristers £1,200,000 FOREIGN EXCHANGE and General
LONDON COUNTY AND WESTMINSTER | Banking business transacted.
BANK, LIMITED.
Hongkong-Interest ALLOWED,
On Current Account at the rate of Two per cent. per annum on the Daily Balanok ON FIXED DEposite.
For 8 months, 2 per cent. per Annum. For 8 months, 8 per cent. per Annum For 12 months, 4 per cent. per axnum. A. G. STEPHEN,
Acting Chief Manager.
[15 Hongkong, 24th August, 1914.
ON SALE,
MEETINGS of Goods not cleared within a day includier HONGKONG HANSARD REPORTS
LEGISLATIVE COUNOLL for Session 1913,
No Fire Insurance will be effected by ma
is any case whatever,
Demaged packages must be left in the Go downs for examination by the Consiguære, mind the Company's Surveyor, HeiE GODDARD and DOUGLAS, at 10 .. on MONDAYS, and
Jirculated largely throughout Southern ChinaHRST FLOOR, including Treasury within ten days of the steamer's arrival het. on Ground Floor, lately in compation of the after which date they cannot be recognised.
NO LET, the South-West portion of the THURSDAYS. All claims must be presented
Terms for Advertizing(Translation Free) can
be obtained at the Office, 10A, Des Voeux Road Central, Hongkong, 151, Fleet Street, London
or from the different Agents,
Documenta translated from or inte Clerical
or Colloquial, Chinens.
German Bank, Apply to
* MENT & AGENCY Co., LTD." Hongkong, let October, 1914,
THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST.
1898
REVISED BY THE MEHEKES,
PRICE
85.
No claims will be admitted after the goods bave left the Godowns,
E. A HEWETT,
Superintendent. Hongkong, 3rd October, 1914.
DAILY PRESS CFTIÖR,
Hongkong, 34th February, 1814
CURRENT ACCOUNTS opened and FIXED DEPOSITS received for 1 year or shorter periods at rates which will be quoted on application.
W. DICKSON,
Manager.
(1494
Hongkong, 6th June, 1914.
HE BANK OF TAIWAN, LIMITED.
TE
(INCORPORATED BY SPECIAL IMPERIAL CHARTER).
Capital Subscribed
Capital Paid-up.. Reserve Funds ...
*
"
KA
.. Yen 10,000,000 7,499,950 3,430,000
Had Orica: Tair, FormOJI,
Amoy Batavia
·BRANCHES AND AGERTIES,
Kiukiang Shanghai
Kobe
Singapore
Bombay the
Calentis the
London
Swatow
Canton
Manila Moji
Taichu
Dairen Nagasaki
Tainsn Takon
Foochow
Newchwang
Tamen!
Tokyo
Hongkong New York Kugr Koenig
Csaks Yokohama San Francisco. Eto. HONGKONG OFFICE.
8, DE VUI ROAD.
Interest allowed on Current Accounta. Deponite received on terms which may be had an application.
KATAANI. TAUDZURABARA, Manager. Hongkong, 19th February, 1816. (648
W
RESS PRE
EEKDA
with which is incorporated
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$12 per annum. Postage
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