POST OFFICE NOTICE
CHRISTMAS MAIL.
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16mm, 1914.
The Public are informed that the Christmas Mail to the United Kingdom and countries beyond will be closed at this Office at 10.30 a.m. on the 20th inst. via SUEZ and is due to reach London on the 26th December. Correspondence intended for this route must be so suporscribed.
Mails to United Kingdom despatched via SIBERIA take about a month to reach their destination. The Christmas Mail by this route, will leave about the same date,
Furthor particulars will be published later.
The MAIL FROM· Loxpon (via Sibaria), of Thursday, the 15th inst., is due to arrive here to-day.
The MAIL FROM LONDON (vis Biberia) of Sunday, the 18th ult., is due to arrive here to-morrow.
The AVRBICAN MAUL is expected to arrive here on Thursday, the 1911 inst
COMMERCIAL.
CLOSING QUOTATIONS.
ON LONDON
Telegraphic Transfer
November 14th,
1/08
Bank Fille, on demu d... Bank Bills, at 30 days' sight. 8 Bank Bills, at 4 months night 1/83 Credits, at 4 months' sight.19 Documentary Bills 4 months' sightlƒ92 ON FARES
Bank Bills, on demand - ..............214 Credila, at 4 months' sight...224 UN GERMANY !--
On demand
ON NEW YORK:--
Bank Bills, on demand
Cedita, at 60 days' sight,
ON BOMBAY
Bandakan Strakta
FOR
Batavia, Semarang, Sourabaya and Fort
Fort
Morsby (ria Hotario)
Bhanghai, North China, Japan vin. Mejl,"
Totoris, B.C., Eeattle, Wash.,
anch
United Kindom via Canade
...
(EUROPE via SIBERIA)
[Tientsin-Fakow Servico Shanghai Brit. P.O
11.30 o.m., Menday, 25rd inst.)
BAXOOR, STRAITS, BURMAN, CEYLON, ADELAIDE WESTERN AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADEN, EGYTT and EUROPE
(Listo Letters 11,00 A.. to Noon,
Extra Postage 10 cents)
(Letters posted in all the Pillar Bozes
in time for the first clearance will be
included in this contract mail.)
Swatow, Amoy and Foochow
Philippine Talands
Shanghai and North Chins
Straits, Coylon and Europe.
Bwatow
SHANGHAI and NORTH CHINA)
EUROPE via SIDERIA)
[Tisutain-Pakow Service Shanghai D-it. P.0.
5 p.m., Mouday, 23rd fust
Philippine Islands, Australia, Tasmania,)
New Zealand and Now Guinea Thursday Island
Telegraphlo Transfer
DATE
Bank, on demands.....
129)
Monday, 16th, 201xx | Monday, 16th, 2.00 PM
ON
CALCUTTA ;—-
Telegraphic Transfer,
Bank, on demand.....
129)
ON
SHANGHAI
Bank, at sight PRÁŠIV Private, 30 days' sight
Tuesday, 17th, 10.00 a M
Tuesday, 17th,
Registration Letters
9.30 A N 10.00 à 73
1333
HOM
ON YOROBAMA:On demand ON MANILA-On demand- ON SINGAPORE--On demand ON BATAVIA:-On deniand ON HAIPHONG-On demand ON SAIGON-On demand
BARGHOR-On demand
189. SOVREIONS, Bank's Buying Rate...$11.40 Gold Lmap, 100 fine, per tal 85850 BAR SILVER, por ox. *
Tuesday, 17th,
Registration 10.15 AO Registration with late fee of 10 cents up to
11.00 AM) Registration,
Kowloon 9.30 AM
B.O.
Letters
11.00 AM }
Tuesday, 17th, 3.00 m
Тпеніву, 17th, 1.00 Pa
SUBSIDIARY Coins.
per cent,
...*$16.63
Tuesday, 17th, 3.00 Hongkong...20 cents pieces... 816.00 discount. Wednesday, 16th, 2,00 a m | Hongkong.....10
Wednesday, 18th, Noon
Thursday, 19th,
Registration 2.30PM
Letters
3.00 г
vis
Friday.
20th, 10.00 a
STRAITS, BURMAN, CETION, ADELAIDE WESTERN AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADEN EGTET and Ernors
(Late Letters 10.30 a.ar. to 11 A...
Extra portage 10 cante),
(Letters posted in all the Pillar Boxes.
in time for be first clearance will be included in this contract mail.)
The Parsel M
will be closed
en Theridsy, 19th ínst, at 5 p.m.
Weihaiwel and Tientsin...
Amoy and Fooch
Bwatow, Amoy and Foochow
Philippine Islands
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Philippine Is., Australis. Tasmania, New Ziland win Port Darwin and Now Guines via Thursday Taland.
WM. C. JACK &
Friday, 20th,
Printed Mattor, and Sam-
ples
9,00 AM Registration 10.00 AM (Registration with iste fee of 10 cents up to 10.30.M.) Registration, Kowloon 9,00 & M 10.30 a. M.
B.O.
Letters Saturday, 21st. 11.00 Saturday, 21st, 200 Tuesday,
24th, 1.00 PM
M
Tuesday 24th. 5.00 PM
-: DECEMBER :-
Tuesday, 8th, 11.00 AM
CO., LTD.,
14, DES VŒUX ROAD, HONGKONG.
VISITORS AT HOTELS.
HONITONG HOTEL
Mr E. S. Abraham Mr C. M. Alport Alr & Mrs Albel L. Anderson and maid Mr J. H. Backhome Mr B. i bale Mr H, Brian Bate Mr & Mrs Belobynden Mr. C. D. J. Beli Mr G. A. BLE Ma E. R. Belillos Mr & Mrs C. W.
Beswick Mr&Mrs A. R. Bishop Mr C. H. Bouth Mr C. H. Breaboff
Mr & Mrs R. Bridger
Mr J. H Bristor Mr. B. Brooko Mr. A. J. Unuariðge
Me J.B Calmes
Mr W. E Clke
Mr W. E. Clayton
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Mr P. A. Kennard Mr E. B. Lambert Mr A. Lanveton Mr N, L, Lindou Mr G. T. Lord Mr & Mrs G. Luja MN, J. Maud Mr. H. Atuosenald Mr H. J. Mardling. Mir U. Mancini Mr. S. Middiofon
Mra R. R. Mann and
Bur
Mr W. L. Marshall a. MahĖDOS Mr R. T. Methezen Dr O. Marrott Bir J. Alerecki
Capt J. Meebet
Mrs Miller
Mr W. J. Morrison M. F. P. Musse
hy J. Nob.o
Mr H. Olion
Dr Ala E. F. M. J. Orwiston
Coleman
Mr Ar hur Course. Mr J. Dewar Mr& N. Donnion Mr D.S. 8. Dougian Mr W. A. Lowly M. E. Duty Mr F. T. Da worth Mr. & H. C.
Ehrenfels Mr E EvenÉSU Mr H, J. Folk
Mr K. A. Foutaini
Mr L. Foss.or
Ms J. Gibo Mr J. Gould Mr W. J. Gunston Capt T. P. Hinil MFA, Handles -Pegg
Capt L. Pa die Mr&Mrs Pentaesth Mis Playg 18 Mr G. M. Powell Mr A Presiou Ar AB. Parvis MEH, Bay Air C. H Read win Miss F, Beay Bir H. B. Hither Mr. J. P, Kowell M. J. P. Sharer
M. A. G. smith Mr W. II.8.ith Mr. Smyth Mass A Squero Mr b. Stekmest Air E. Voye Mr F. Hyson
SOLE AGENTS FOR
THE PETTER
PATENT SEMI-DIESEL CRUDE OIL
ENGINES
AND
KEROSINE
ENGINES.
We carry large stocks of
Ship and Engine Stores,
Cotton Waste, Oil, Packing,
Αν
Electrical Repairs and
Installations Undertaken;
Electro-Plating in all its
Bragebea
Hon MrE. A. Hewett
C.DS.G. Mr&Mrs C. J. G.Bill Mr W. J. Hodgs Air R. Hunter. Mr D. L. Batchison Mr H. James Mr M. T. Jones
Mr E. M. Joseph Mr R. M. Joseph
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Capt H. A. Walker Mr E. J.T: Warren Mr F. W. White Mr J. Wilson Mr. H. D, Woolle Mr G. J. Wood Mr G. G. Wood Mr & Mrs J. F.
Wright
KING EDWARD HOM
Mr.R. T. Anderson Mr N. J. Austin Mrs Mr H. B. Bridger Mr W. C. Bowen
and family Mr W. Budge Mr Stephen J. Corey Mi .Davidsor Mr & Mrs B. A. Doan Mr A Doan. Mrs. Fy
Mr Ray Gardner Mr P.U Fall Mr & Mr R P.
Hollets Mr. S. Hoot Mr & Mr Wm
Jackson
Mr J. Joseph- Mr D, W, Karsdorp 3:
MP Kir Luer
Mr & Mr Kraft
Mrs W. G. Krebs
Mr Laiting Loung Mr W. Leverett Mrs C H. Loeber
Mr 0. W. O. Hayne Mr O. H. M'Clure Mrs F A. Milar Commander Morita Me J. W. Muide Mr & Mrs R
Pancoast Mrs W. C. Passmore Mr BJ Pringle Mr & Mrs WI
Robinson Hr. F. Samuelson Dr Ribrer Mr N. Skes
Mrs. D:G, R.mtb Mr. C. 11, Sufer Mr. K. Tame
Mrs Trompe.n
Mr & Mrs J. E
Underwood
Br & Mrs G. Lauret». M: C. W van Derror!
1. J. Lennox · Miss Lendor
Mr A. W. van der Star MrT. L. Young
GRAIL
Mr Allan Mr G. For dewej MC Bond with Mr & Mrs Boobaran Mr & Mrs A. B. Craw Mrs M. Eanuale
My A. W.D. Gibbs Mr. T. Orton Mr Rogge een Mr K. Sundersta My C. WjoernaELIS Mr S. L. Wright
TO-DAY
3p.m.-Auction of Crown Land at ShipStreet
by Public Works Dept.
FORTHCOMING EVENTS.
Wednesday, 18th Nov.
4 p.m.-Matinee A.D.C. at the Theatre Royal
The Blue Bird,"
Saturday, 21st Nov
Noon-Hongkong Jockey Club Extraordinary
General Meeting.
9.15 p.m.-A. D. C. at the Theatre Royal-
"The Blue Bird,”
"What's the Signal?" -
"Commander asks: Have you any Felucca Cigarettes?
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FELUCCA EGYPTIAN CIGARETTES
Possess an individuality and distinction that never fails to charm.
HONGKONG, CANTON, MACAO
WEST RIVER STEAMERS.
JOINT SERVICE OF THE HONGKONG. CANTON AND MACAO STEAMBOAT CO., LTD., AND CHINA NAVIGATION CO., LTD. HONGKONG-CANTON LINE.
Single Fare by Night Steamor Resura
"
(available also for returu by day staemer) Single Fare by Day Steamer Return
$6,00
10,00
14.00
8,00
The attention of the travelling Public is drawn to the comfort afforded by the Com panies vessels. Passengers arriving by Night steamers from Canton (due st Hongkong about 11 p.m.) are permitted to sleep on board till next morning without extra charge. Electrio fans and electrio Ught are available all night.
HONGKONG TO CANTON,
MONDAY, 16
8 a.m. HEUNGSHAN.
5 pm. KINSHAN
CANTON TO HONGKONG; NOVEMBER, 1914.
8 ... HONAM;
5 pm. FATSHAN. TUESDAY, 17TH NOVEMBER, 1914.
8. HONAM. 5pm, FATSHAN,
8 a.m. HEUNGSHAN, 5 p.m. KINSHAN,
HONGKONG MACAO LINE. 8.8. SUT AN, Tora 1,651.
8.8. TAISHAN, Tons 2,006, HONGKONG TO MACAO. Week days at 8 s.m. and 2 p.m. from the Company's Wing Lok Street Wharf, Boulaye si 8 aan, and 12.30 pm, from the Company's Wing Lok Street Wharf
MACAO TO HONGKONG.
Week days at 7.30 am, and 2 p.m. Bundays at 7.30 am. and 2 pm, EXCURSION TO MACAO SUNDAY, 22ND NOVEMBER, 1914.
The Company's New Steamship
"TAISHAN"
Will depart from the Company's WING LOK STREET WHARF # 8 a.m., and return From Macao at 2pm.
N.E. The Company will also runs Steamer from Macao on Sunday at 750 m and from Hongkong at 12.30 p.m., from the Company's Wing Lok Street Wharf,
FARES AS USUAL
CANTON-MACAO LINE
B.S. HOISANG.
Departures from Macao to Canton on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, at 9 pm.i. Departure from Canton to Macsa on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, at 450 p..
JOINT SERVICE OF THE HONGKONG, CANTON AND MACAO STEAMBOAT CO., LTD. THE CHINA NAVIGATION CO., LTD. AID THE INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD.
- CANTON WUCHOW LINE.
8.S. SAINAM, 588 tons, and 8.8. NANNING, 589 tons. One of the above Stasmens leaves Canton for Wuchow every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, at about 8 am, and the other leaves Wuohow for Canton on the same days at 8.30 am. Round trips taka shout 5 days. Passengers can return to Hongkong or vice verso by the Company's direct Steamers LINTAN and SANU These vessals have superior Cabin accommodation and are lighted throughout by electricity, Electric Fas in each Cabin.
Booking Offlow open daily (Sunday excepted) 9 am to 5 pm. Farther particulars may be obtained at the Offics of the
HONGKONG, CANTON & MACAO STEAMBOAT Co., LTD.,
A Hotel Mansions (First Floort, opposite the Blake Plor.
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INDIAN AFRICAN LINE.
Cargo carried on through Bill of Lading from HONGKONG to BELLA, DELAGOA BAY, DURBAN (Natal), EAST LONDON, PORT ELIZABETH and CAPE TOWN with transhipment at COLOMBO to Stesmen of the INDIAN AFRICAN LINE,
FROM HONGKONGY"-
26th Noverige
PROPOSED SAILINGS
"GUJARAT"
EXCELLENT ACCOMMODATION FOR 1ST AND 2ND CLASS PASSENGERS For Makes of Fraight and Passage, apply to
331
MILKMAID
EVAPORATED MILK.
MILKMAIL
VAPORATED MI
A FRESH CONSIGNMENT OF ONES" AND "HALVES” SIZE TINS HAS NOW ARRIVED.
PLEASE APPLY TO THE USUAL STORES.
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PACIFIC MAIL S.S.CO.
OPERATING
MODERN HIGH POWERED TWIN SCREW EXPRESS STEAMERS.
MONGOLIA 27000 tons
KOREA 18000 tona
CHIN 4 10200 tons
MANCHURIA 27000 SIBERIA 18000 tons NILE 12000 tona
PERSIA B000 tono
Between Hong Kong, Manila, Shanghai, Nagasaki, Kobe, Yokohama, Honolulu and San Francisco
"THE SUNSILINE BELT
ANUNGGIJA
The Host Comfortable Route to America and Europe
Failing 31 283 AT
WFI TAY ALITAT ICESTAY
181in Mexile) BOLFA S1b1BIA
1ét Déo,, at 1.3 1613 Dec., at Neon 22rd Dec., at 1-T... 19th Dre, at 1.P.3.
There stimmers are famous for their modern equipament, comfort, and the superiority ef the auksine, which is under the personal supervision of M. V. Moroni, the world-SaLDOUS enteror Large stateromas, oquipped with elootЛiu fans, and razising water. Bertha equipped with electric reading lamps Numerous amusements-al water swimming tank, Fillpino anchestra, derlegen, dancespele act a dull moment throughout the trip. This Safety and Comfort of Patrons is Our First Considëmtion For further faformation, rates. Literature, schachtles, etc., apply to
B. C. MORTON, AGENT, KING'S BUILDINGS,
TEL No. 141.
FROM COLOMBO 1 –
17th Dec.
THE BANK LINE, LIMITED,
MANAGING ASTUN
Printed and Pablated by BERTRAM à.
Road Contral, Victoria, Hongkong
us for the Concerned at 10, Des Vœux London Office, 137, Fleet Street, EC.