FOTICE
Communications respecting Adverthe ments, Subscriptions, Printing, Bind- ing, de,, should be addressed · Daily Pases only, special business mätter Tun, MANAGELA
Advertisements and Subscriptions which are not ordered for a fed period will be continued until countermanded, Orders for extra copier of Daily Presi should be sent in before 21 a.m. on day of publication. After that hour, thi supply is limited. Only supplied for
Lash.
2.0. Bor, 35.
Telephone No. 12,
Codes: A.B.C. 5th Ed., Zieber's. Telegraphio Address: Pass."
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
HONGKONG JOOKEY CLUB.
NI
NOTICE.
TINETEEN SUBSCRIPTION GRIFFINS arrived last evening pera.a. *ANKUI." They will be drawn for at Kennedy's Causeway Bay Stables TO-DAY (SATURDAY), the 5th instant, at 2 r.,
By Order,
TF HOUGH,
Clerk of the Course, Hongkong, 5th December, 1914.
I,'
NOTICE.
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the Undersigned LEONARD VICTOR LANG, of 14. Fenchurch Street, London, late of Hongkong, China, a natural born British Subject, DO HEREBY GIVE NOTICE that by a Deed Poll under my hand and seal dated the 9th day of October, 1914, and enrolled in the Central Ofless of the Supreme Court of Judicatore in England, I have assumed and taken and intend henceforth upon all cocasions
and at all times to sign and nas and to be called
by the name of LEONARD VICTOR LANG instead of LUDWIG VICTOR LANGSTEIN,
Dated this 27th day of October, 1914.
L. Y. LANG. ... [142)
KAMUNTING (IN KEDAH) RUBBER PLANTATION CO., LTD.
NOTICE TU SHAREHOLDERS,
TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that
the FOURTH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of the SHAREHOLDERS of the abars Company will be held at the PALACE HOTEL, Shanghai, on MONDAY, the 14th day of December, 1914, at 4 p.m., to receive the Director Report and Accounts for the period onding 30th September, 1914, to elect a Director and Auditors, and for the transaction of other Ordinary Busines.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company
INTIMATIONS
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8TH, 1914
HONGKONG GYMKHANA CLUB.
THE FIFTH GYMKHANA MEET.
HAPPY VALLEY TO DAY (SATURDAY), the 5th December, 1914. commencing at 2.45 P.M.
The Charge of Admission will be 81 for others than Members of the HONGKONG CLUB OF GYMKHANA CLUB JOCKEY
Soldiers and Sailors in uniform Half-Price, The Committee invite the Ladies of Hongkong to be present.
GATE MONEY taken at the GYMKHANA will be given to the PRINCE OF WALES FUND, WITHOUT ANY BEDUCTION FOR EXPENSES.
It is hoped therefore that Members of the Jockey Clab and others who have hitherto enjoyed the privilege of free admission will pay on this occasion, sa every Dollar paid for a Ticket is a DIRECT GIFT TO THE FUND.
Hongkong, 3rd December, 1914.
SALE OF WORK
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IN AID OF THE CHURCH FUNDS
will be held
4
UNION CHURCH,
WEDNESDAY,
од
DECEMBER
AT 3. P.M.
ADMISSION FREE..
CONCERT
AT O P.M.
TICKETS Hongkong, 34 December, 1914.
$1.00-
17414
GARDEN FETE Organized by the STUDENTS' UNION will be hold
IN THE GROUNDS OF THE UNIVERSITY,
SATURDAY,
On
JANUARY 30cm, FROM 3 TO 7 P.M. UNDER the Distinguished Patronage of
Lady MAY
EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR and
Proceeds to be given to the FRINCE OF WALES NATIONAL RELIEF FUND.
ADMISSION......50 CENTS. Hongkong, 4th December, 1914.
NOTIOR
will be CLOSED from the 10th to the 17th MESSES CLARK & Co., Opticians, bog
December, 1914, both days inclusive, i
By Order of the Board of Directors.
SCHILLER & Co., ... Secretaries and General Managers, Dated this 30th day of November, 1914 ▼
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8 9. "NERA." COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.
NOTICE.
CONSIGNEES of Cargo from London in connection with above Steamer are hereby informed that their Goods with the exception of Opium. Treasure and Valuables are being lended and stored at their risks into the hazardous and/or extra bazardous Godown 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
ber.
- Bills of Lading will be countersigned by the Undersigned, Goods remaining unclaimed after the 10th inst., at Noor, will be subject to rent and landing charges.
be
All Claims must be sent in to me on or before the 13th st., or they will not recognized
All damaged packages will be examined on the 0th Deo, at 10 a..
No Fire Insurance has been effected.
P. THOMAS,
Hoo, Long, 3rd December 1914.
Agest.
F2
THE HONGKONG WEEKLY PRESS & CHINA OVERLAND TRADE REPORT
is now ready and contains:-
Far Eastern Nows.
The Chinese Post Office.
Loading Articles:
The hand Tax in China.
A National Museums for China. Hongkong
Sanitary Board.
Chinese Tobbers Attack a European.
Hongkong Legislative Council.
Correspondence:
to advise that owing to the withdrawal
from the Firm of one of the Manila Partners,
INTIMATIONS
LANE
CRAWFORD &Co.
JUST UNPACKED:
TO LET
TO LET.
122
A
NO. 18, BELILIOS TERRACE.
KIRKENDOA" Furnished, No. Plantation Bond, Peak
"BEACONSFIELD," Battery Path. No. 58, THE PEAK (& CAMERON VILLAS) Apply 10 LINSTEAD & DAVIS,
3rd Floor, Alexandra Buildings: Hongkong, 30th October, 1914, £1174
A
HOUSE
Kowloon,
THE
TO LET.
Knutsford Terrace,
AXMINSTER PARQUET HONGKONG LAND INVEST-
CARPETS.
WOVEN IN ONE PIECE WITHOUT SEAM,
EXCLUSIVE DESIGNS
IN THE NEWEST SHADES.
ALL READY TO LAY.
31 by 4, o by 4. 4 by 5 Yards.
From $70 to $130
INSPECTION INVITED:
LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.
MENT & AGENCY CO., LTD, Hongkong, 4th December, 1914.
TO LET.
[1419
GROUND FLOOR and FIRST FLOOR
of 49, Pottinger Street. Near Contral Polloo Station,
Apply within. Hongkong, 1st December, 1914.
TO LET.
[1404
FFICES in B. GEORGE's' Bommino,
immediate possession,
Apply to
LAST SHEWAN, TOMES & Co, Hongkong, 3rd December, 1914 [1087
TO LET.
[O. 9, MOUNTAIN VIEW, PRAE.
No.
21, CONNAUGHT ROAD CENTRAL.
Nos. 15, 16 and 17, SHOPS, (Connaught
Road),
Apply to
BANKS
· HONGKONG SAVINGS BANE
HE Business of the above Bank is non-
Tacted by the HONGKONG AND BHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION, Rules may be obtained on application.
INTEREST on deposits is allowed on the Miniman Mostly Balanos at 83 per cont. per annum,
Depositors may transfer at their option balances of $100 or more to the HONGENI AND SHANGHAI BANY to be placed on FIXE DEPOSIT at 4 per cent. per auxUED.
For the HONGKONG AND SHANGWAY BANKING CORPORATION,
N. J. STABB,
Chief Manager.
Hongbong, 2nd November, 1914.
N
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EDERLANDSOH-INDISCH
HANDELSBAN (NRTERELANDS India CostazurojaL BANKÄ
ESTABLISHED 1863,
AuthorisedCapital Fl. 30,000,000 (£2,500,000) Paid-up Capital... FI. 19,907,900 (£1,659,000) Reserve Fund... FI. 7,765,500 (£647,125)
HEAD OFFICE: AMSTERDAM, HEAD AGENCY: BATAVIA.:
LONDON BANKERS:1 THE WILLIAMS DIACONS BANK. SWISS BANEVEŽKIN.
The Bank transacts, every description of Banking and Exchange business, receives money on Current Account and on Fixed Deposit at rates which may be ascertained on application o
G. A. DUNLOP, Maneger, No. 8, Des Voeux Road Central. Hongkong, 17th November, 1914, [
M. J. D. STEPHENS,
18, Bank Buildings.THE BANK OF TAIWAN, LIMITED, Hongkong, 27th November, 1914, [1254
TO LET AT THE PEAK.
70. 2, STEWART TERRACE.
Furnished. Apply
H. EL POLLOCK
·5; Queen's Bord. Hongkong, 3rd December, 1914.
TO LET
CO.TO. É CONDUIT ROAD-Repsired,
No.
(39
REMINGTON JUNIOR.
“A LONG FELT WANT SUPPLIED AT LAST."
THE REMINGTON JUNIOR.” PORTABLE TYPEWRITER FOR TRAVELLERS, SMALL RETAILERS, DOCTORS, CLERGYMEN, AND OTHER PROFESSIONAL MEN, ETC., Exc
SEBCIAL FEATURES:
all Accounts due the Firm that are over one month in arrears, ie, contracted previous to Bimplicity, Compactness. Durability, Portability, Weight 16 lbs., in leather travelling ouad $1 Iba.
1st November, 1914, should be paid before 1st of January, 1916. All old accounts not so paid will be collected after that date by the Firm's Solicitors.
CLARK & Co., Per H. O. HAYNOB, Managing Partzer Hongkong, 2nd December, 1914. [1411
NOTICE,
and Contractors, regret to inform their TESSES. SANG LEE & Co., Builders Customers that one of their Managing Partners, Mr. U TIN SAM (➡) died on the lat instant. The Basiures will be carried on sa usunt by the continuing Partners, who have authorised ML. LAM LAU (M), and MR. U TSAN (), each of them, to Sign all letters and communications on behalf of the Firm,
" SANG LED & CD,
69, Des Voeux Road Contral (First Floor). Hongkong, 4th December, 1914. 1417
EAST ASIATIC COMPANY, LIMITED.. COPENHAGEN.
THE HONGKONG AGENCY of the above Company with their EAST ASIATIC STEAMSHIP LINE has been taken over by uN. THORESEN & Co.. Hongkong, 3rd December, 1914.
G.
R.
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SANITARYBOARD OFFICE,
It
The Remington "JUNIOR" in Typewriter of true Remington quality, but is smaller, lighter and more compact and portable than the Standard Remington Model embodies the latest Remington ideas in Remington construction, visible. writing, back spacer, automatic ribbon movement, improved paper feed, and release, etc, eto,
It is swift and easy, does beautifal work and is so simple la constraction that its skilled operation is quickly
(IxconṛOBATED BY SPECIAL INFERILE.
UMASTER).
Capital Bubscribed ...Ten 10,000,000
Capital Paid-up.
Reserve Fanda
194
8,750,000
3,790,000
HEAD OFFICE: Tarzan, FORMOJA.
BRANCHES AND AGENCIES,
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Amoy
Kiukiang
Shanghai
Batavia
Kobe
Singapore
Bombay London
Bratów
Calcutta
Manila
Taloku
Canton
Moji
Tainan
Dairen
Nagasaki
Takow
Foochow
Newchwang
Tameal
Tokyo
Omka
Yokohama
Repainted and thoroughly Benerated. Complete installation of Electric Lights, including Fittings, Canbo occupied Immediately.
RICHMOND HOUSE, 11, Robinson Road -Now under repair. Can be renovated and repainted to suit tenant's trata, Ġarden and Tennis Court:
For further particulars apply to
HM. H. NEMAZEE,
10, Des Voeux Road, Hongkong, 3rd November, 1914.
TO LET.
[1319
LATS in Humphrey's Buildings and
Nathan Road, Kowloon, SIX-ROOMED HOUSE in Minden Row.
FOUR-ROOMED HOUSES at Kowloon.
Apply tom
HUMPHREYS ESTATE & FINANCE
CO., LTD., Alexandra Buildings. Hongkong, 12th November, 1914.
TO LET
learned by anybody. No lessonsFFICES in Hotel Mansions.
needed. Though just as well made
B any of the regular models, ita rice is only about half of the tandard Models,
It is built for the non sser, for the muɔnse srmy of propla wan nael a Typowriter and have always nealed one, but who would not get the Standard Models because their requirements are different. In one word, it is built for people who will operate their own Machine,
For further particulars, cataloguer, etc., apply---
Apply tow
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HENRY HUMPHREYS, Alexandrs Buildings, Hongkong, 6th November, 1914.
TO LET
O. 168, THE PEAU, THE KENNELS. No.
Apply
REMINGTON TYPEWRITER CO.
(INCORPORATED), NEW YORK, HONGKONG AGENCY, QUEEN's Buildings.
{1308
THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST. MENT & AGENCY Co., Lro.
[1231 Hongkong, 1st December, 1914,
WEIHAIWEI SCHOOL
TO LET-FULLY FURNISHED.
Hongkong, 30th Novembor, 1914
WANTED.
LALECTRIC WELDING: Professiona
Man with several years experience in China and Europe, who has a thorough know. ledge of the Latest Methods and Fatents for wants Partner to start Business In
Eaply to me t
PROFITABLE BUSINESS,"
Care of Daily Press" Office. Hongkong, 4th December, 1011. 13418
Electric Weldingng.
HONGKONG. To the OWNERS OF DOMESTIC BUILDINGS.
TAKE NOTICE that under. No, & of the DOMESTIC CLEANLINESS and. VENTILATION BYE-LAWS (as amended),XPERIENCED NURSE, one little Girl
TAKE
WANTED FOR THE PEAK.
Crazy Domestic. Building or lato och Enged 4.
Building within the CENTRAL Division of the City of Victoria, and the WESTERN Division of Kowloon, occupied by Members of more than one family, except those within the
The Victoria Theatre and Empire Cine European Beservation or in Kowloon South of
matograph.
Research and Analytical Work.
Hongkong Football Association.
Smoking Concert at the City Hall.
St. Andrew's Concert.
Lecture on Music.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul,
The Hotel Shooting, Affray.
The Death of Mr. Joba West.
Hongkong Recruits for the New Army,
China's Salt Revende.
The Capture of the "Paklat.""
War News.
Hongkong Tramway' Co., Ltd.
Telegrams.
The Mining Outlook,
The Wreck of the "Bengige. Commercial.
Shipping
Extra Copies 30 cents each, Cash, Copies can be posted from this Office addresses Bent; including postags 84 cents each,
#1 Cash for three copies. Subscription: $12 per annum, payable in advance; postage extra.
Hongkong, con December, 1914
Austin Road or those parts of a Domestic Building used as a Shop, Office or Godown, must be CLEANSED and LIMEWASHED THROUGHOUT by the OWILOTS
during the
months of December and Jannery. N.B-The word "throughout
used in this
Apply
Mrs. DODWELL, 108, The Peak..
[1403 Hongkong, 1st December, 1914.
HONGKONG CLUB
THE
NOTICE.
HE, position of COMPRADORE to the above Club will become Vacant Shortly, Applications for same should be made to the
JAMES CRAIK, Secretary.
11399 Hongkong, 28th November, 1914.
Notice means that the Houses should be Lims Undersigned, washed in respect of all the Walls of each Room,
all Cubicles, Partitions, Stair Chaings and Stair
Linings, all Ceilings and the Undersides of Roofs in Main Buildings, Offices and Servants' Quarters and inclusive of Verandaks,
The Backyard must have its Containing Walls FRENCH LESSONS
Limewashed up to the level of the First Floor,
Carved, Painted or Polished Woodwork in good condition, however, need not be Lime washed, but most be Cleansed
The CENTRAL Division of the City lies. between Gilman Street and Peel Street on the East and Tank Lane and Cleverly Street of the West.
Kowloon is divided into the EASTERN and WESTERN Divisions by Nathan Road and a straight line drawn from the North and Shengh the Yaumati Service reservoir to the
Northern boundary of Kowloon.
Dated this lat day of December, 1914
W. BOWEN ROWLANDS,
Secretary
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G. MOUSSION,
15, MORRISON HILL ROID.
Mis MASSEUSE (with
· [1176 ·
TO THE MEDICAL PROFESSION.
MORITA, CERTIFICATED diploms in Physiology and Lastomy), will be placed to give Massage, nader medical supervision.
Address
NOMURA HOTEL,
15, 16 and 17, Connaught Road,. Telephone No. 400
Hongkong, 30th July, 1914,
[892
Hongkong New York
Kagi
thelang
San Francisco Etc.
HONGKONG OFFICE,
8, DES Voor ROAD,
Interest allowed on Current Assounds, Deposita recaired on, terms, which may be had on application,
K. TSUDZUBABARA, Manager. Hongkong, 10th October, 1914. · [1811
HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI
BANKING CORPORATION.
Paid-up Capital Heserve Fand
Sterling
********* $15,000,000
-£1,500,000 ab 2/- ---$15,000,000
Silver.
... $18,000,000
$33,000,000
Beserve Liability of Proprietors $165,000,000 COURT OF DIRECTORS,
Hon. Mr. D. LANDALE-Chairman WL. PATTENDEN, Esq.-Deputy Chairman .. Dodwoll, Faq
G.T. M. Edkins, Esq.
0.3. Gabbay, Eeq."
P. H. Holyoak, Eng.
J. A Plummer, Beg. Elon, Mr. E, Shellim
CHER MANAGER :- Hongkong-N. Jy Brann,
MANAGER: Shanghai--A, G. STEPHEN.
www.
LONDON BANKERS F
LONDON COUNTY AND WESTMINSTER BANK, LIMITED,
For
HONGKONG INTEREST ALLOWED, On Current Account at the rate of Ewa per cent. per annum en the Daily Balansi ION FIXED DEFONITO. months, 2 per cent. per AnnumNG. For 1 months, 4 per cent. per Annum
→N. J. 8TÄBE,
Chief Manager. Hongkong, 11th November, 1914. ·· [25
AN ENGLISH SCHOOL in British N Passion,SON HILL. Immediats For 8 months, 3 per cent. For Annum
Territory favoured with a "magnificent climate." Preparation by experienced and qualified teachers for entrance to schools in England, or for commercial life in the Esri, dehool-house by the sea. Recreatious-Ben Bathing, bosting, cricket, footbali, eta,—— For forma, apply to the Headmaster,
HERBERT L. BEER, LP.o.
· 1343]
JUST RECEIVED:
Fresh Supply of
VEGETABLE AND FLOWER SEEDS.
GRACA & CO. PEDDER ST. (Hongkong Hotel Bailling), (1204
YEW LEE.
AH CHEONG AND L. HANSEN.
TEVEDORES, SHIP-CHANDLERS
-and- COMPRADORES, ·
15, LEE YUEN STREET, WEST, Telephone No. 1236.
Hongkong, 27th October, 1914
SINGON & CO
ESTABLISHED AD, 1880,
-
[1295
Wholesale and Retail Ironmongers, Pig IRON, Steel, Metal and Hardware Merchants, Iron and Foundry Coke Importers, General Storekeepers and Chipchandlers, Nox, 35 and 37, Hrsg. LOONG STREET 2nd St. West of Central Market).
Telephone No. 515.
[45
Apply
HARRY WICKING & Co. Hongkong, 29th October, 1914.
-[1903
dj p
TO LET.
AVENSHILL WEST, No. 3, Park Road,
R Tennis Court
Apply to
DEACON, LOOKER, DEACON &
HARSTON, Hongkong, 20th October, 1914.
[1805
TO LET.
TOUSES in CLIFTON GARDENS,
Hondait Bond.
1. HILL SIDE, 110, THz PxAK.- GODOWNS, New Praya, Kennedy Town, GODOWN8, at Wanchai Hond. Apply, eto, marge de
THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST MENT AND AGENCY Co., Lrn, Hongkong, 1st December; 1914, [1061
TO LET.
I" ALEXANDRA BUILDINGS. VERY CONVENIENT OFFICES and ROOMS. Including a Fins Commodious Suite
SECRETARY,
Apply
A. S. WATHON & CO., LTD. Hongkong, 23rd October, 1914
QUEEN'S BUILDING.
T
HF VERCANTILE
BANK
INDIA, LIMITED,
Authorised Capita!
OF..
Subscribed
... 1,125,000
£1,500,000
Paid-up
13
Beser Fand
440
662,500 $65,000
BankingH
BANK OF ENGLAND,
and th LONDON JOIN STOCK BANK, LIMITED,
Every description of Exchange business transacted.
INTEREST allowed on Current Account at 2 per cent. per annum on Daily Balanm and on Fixed Deposits at rates which may be ascertained on application.
A. B. LINTON,
Manager, Hongkong, 10th July 1913.
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THE CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA,
AUSTRALIA AND CHINA.
INCORFORATED AT ROYAL CHANTEN, 18KM, HEAD OFFION LONDON.
[823
Paid-up Capital...........
Reserve Fund
LET, the South-West portion of the
€1,200,000
£1,800,000
Reserve Liability of Proprietors £1,200,000
FOREIGN EXCHANGE and
TFIRST FLOOR, Icinding Tressary Banking business transacted.
German Bink.
GODOWN, No. 9, Ice House Birost. Apply to PUMA
on Ground Floor, lately in ccupation of the
THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST. MENT & AGENCY Co., LED. Hongkong, 1st December, 1914. 1889
General CURRENT ACCOUNTS opened and FIXED DEPOSITS received for 1 year shorter periods at rates which will be quoted an application.
WM. DICKSON,
Hongkong. 8th June, 1914,
Manager.
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