NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
THE NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD
STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
HONGKONG AGENCY.
PUBLIC COMPANIES
HOLDERS, of the sbore Company No FORTY-SECOND SO VAL
by
are hereby notified that the Undersigned will Pay on and after TUESDAY, the 20th day of April, 1915, the amount stated on such Orders being the difference betwean full single and return fates.
Order for the return voyage issued at of the Company other than the Ageciency connot be recognised.
Claims for refund of passage money in respect of retura Ordon not notided to the Liquidators | should be immediately filed,
LOWE, BINGHAM & MATTHEWS,
Liquidators. Hongkong, 15th April, 1015,
THE YANGTSZE
INSURANCE
ASSOCIATION, LIMITED.
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, APRIL 16TH, 1915,
UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF CANTON, LIMITED. NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. TOTICE 18 HEREBY GIVEN that YEARLY MEETING of the Society will be held at its Head Office, No 2, Queen's Buildings, Hongkong, on FRIDAY, the 23rd April, 1016, at Noox, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors together with the Statements of Account to 31at December, 1914, and of declaring Dividends, &o,
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Society will be CLOSED from 13th April to the 23rd Apell, both days inclusive, By Order of the Beard,
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HOUSES TO LET
TO LET.
INFIMATION
at present "the formalities with the Bank of Ching" have not been com- pleted. It is stated that the scheme for raising the Fund has received the approval of the Ministry of Finance and the Head Office of the Bank of Chinn,
It is reported from Mexico that Mr. A. Sasaki, a Japanese merchant of Aguspriata, who suddenly disappeared on March 29th, was captured by Mexican soldiers and executed.
SPANISH DOMINICAN AWESI WAISON though, as this Patriotic Fund is mean,Hongkong, as well as all American
HOUSE in TORRES BUILDINGS,
Kimberley Road, Kowloon. Apply to-
PROCURATION, Hongkong, 18th-April, 1915,
TO LET.
Apply to OFFICE in Hotel Mansions.
(801
HENRY HUMPHRÚYO, Alexandra Baildings, Hongkong, 4th April, 1915.
1473
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C. MONTAGUE EDE, Becretary,
{484 Hongkong, 9th April, 1915.
TO LET.
CHINA TRADERS' INSURANCE: COMPANY, LTD.
HOUSE at Observatory Villas, Kowlona, Apply to
ARRATOON V. APCAR & Co, [388 Hongkong, 18th March, 1915,
TO LET
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
A DIVIDEND & the Tate
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. RYOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the
pe: Share on the Fold-up Capital of the above N FORTY NINTH ORDINARY O
percent, being EIGHTEEN DOLLARS Association, hen bean declared Payable in Taels at Exchangs 73, at the CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA & CHINA or the HongKoso SHANGHAI BARKING CORPORATION, Shang kai, on and after this date, to Shareholders of Record on the 2nd April, 1916.
By Order of the Board of Directors,
W. B. JACKSON,
Secretary.
Shanghai, 9th April, 1915-
1504
HONGKONG GENERAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that GENERAL MEETING of Members
YEARLY MEETING of the Company will be held at its Head Office, No. 2, Queen's Buildings, Hongkong, on FRIDAY, the 23rd April, 1915, at 12.15 F.M. for the parposa of receiving the Report of the Directors tegether with the Statements of Account to 31st December, 1914, and of declaring Dividends, &c.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from 13th April to the 23rd April, both days inclusive.
By Order of the Board,
0.3ONTAGUE EDE
Secretary, Hongkong, 9th Apriî, 1915.
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will be held in the CHAMBER
OF
COMMERCE BOOM, CITY HALL, on
when the following Resolution will be put and
MONDAY, the 26th April, 1015, at 4.30 P.M., THE CHINA-BORNEO CO., LIMITED
if earried will hereafter form one of the
Chamber's Rules and Regulations ---
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
That Clause III. of the Rules and RegulationsHE TWELFTH YEARLY MEETING
of the HONGKONG GENERAL CHAMDEN. tor, Commends be altered as from January "Lab, 1915, to road
All Mercantis Firms, and persons engaged or interested in the trade of Hongkong or Chins, shall be eligible lor admission as Members in the manner hereafter described, and on payment of $60 for Firms, and $25 for single Individuals for the current year of their election, and a like sunual anboription thereafter, payable on·lus Јадраку.
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SHAREHOLDERS of the above Company will be held at the Company's Office, St. George's Building, at Noon on FRIDAY, the 30th April, 1915, to receive a Blatement of Accounts to 31st December, 1914, and tho Report of the General Manager and Consulting Committee and to elect a Consulting Committee and Auditor.
Hongkong, 18th April, 1915. ZIANGBE, RUBBER CO., LIMITED.
MODOWN, No. 94, Praya Enat,
Apply
KONG BANG RONG, L
No. 248, Des Voeux Bond Central,
[308 Hongkong, 19th February, 1915,
TO LET AT THE PEAK. · TO. 2, STEWART TERRACE, Namished and newly done up.
Apply
H. L. POLLOCK, - Prince's Building, Hongkong, 20th January, 1915,
Kastaford Termos
TO LET
HOUSE
Kowloon,
Apply
THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST. MENT & AGENCY Co., LD,
-[45 Hongkong, 1st March, 1915,
TO LET From 1st March.
The TRANSFER BOOKS if the Company GODOWN, No. 6, Daddell Street,
will be CLOSED from the 16th April to the 20th April, 1015, both days inclusive.
THE CHINA-RORNEO Co., Lt, W. G. DARBY,
General Manager.
14914 Hongkong, 13th April, 1915,
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCK
MEETING of the SHAREHOLDERS in the above Company will be held at No. 10, Canton Road, Shangbai, on THURSDAY, the 22nd April, 1915, at 4 P.M.
The TBANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 191k to the 22nd April, 1915, both days inclusive,
By Order of the Board of Directors, and J. A. WATTIE & Co., LTD., Secretaries and General Managers.
(500
ELECTRIC FANS.
COMPANY, LIMITED.
THE SHARE CERTIFICATES Nos. and 25 Shares T2410/2411 for 10
and Lumbered 18730/18748 respectively, 38868/35882 inclusive, standing in the register in the joint names of GEORGE ANDREW HASTINGS and JOHN BARHAM CARSZAKE, Solicitors, Liverpool and Birmingham, having beon LOST or DESTROYED, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that unless the said Certificates be produced at the Office of the Company, Queen's Buildings, Victoria, Hong kong, before the 24th April, 1016, New Carte Old Certificates will bereafter he held and be by the Company as Null and Void.
GEO. A. CALDWELL,
Secretary. Hongkong, 25th March, 1915.
DOZEN OVERHEAD FANS, complete with down roda, fittings, eto., and nearly new. Alo HALF A DOZEN DESK FANS. Suitable for Hongkong Supply System. Will be sold separately or in a lot.
Apply
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT. The University, Hongkong,
Hongkong, 16th April, 1914
N
TO LET FURNISHED.
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TH
1426
HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB,
NOTICE.
TO. 4, STEWART TERRACE, THE PEAK THE HALF-YEARLY MEETING of the
Rent 3125 Apply-
"X. T. 2." Caro of Daily Press" Offos, Hanghong; 16th April, 1915.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES
FROM BANGHAI.
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YOKOHAMA, KOBE AND MOJI.
HE Steamship
THE
"ITOLA," having arrived from the above Porta, Con-
biguses of Cargo are hereby informed that their
Goods will be delivered from alongulda.
Cargo impeding the discharge will be landed at Consignees' risk and expense into the bazar dons and/or extra bazardous Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godowa Company Limited.
No Fire Insurance has been effectel Bile of Lading will be countersigned by the Undersigned.
DAVID SASSOON & Co., LTD.,
Agents.
Hongkong, 16th April, 1915.
.129.
LECTURE IN AID OF THE PRINCE
OF WALES FUND.
KO.M.G., has
abors Clab will be held on SATURDAY. the 24th April, 1915, at 12.3) P.M., at the Offices of the HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB, on the Ground Floor of the HoNGKONG CLUB ÁNNEKE, Chater Bood.
By Order,
T. F. HOUGH,
Clerk of the Course. Hongkong, 10k April, 1015.
NOTICE
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TTE HAVE The Day Opened an Office Wat Show Boom in the HONGKONG HOTEL BUILDING, Padder Streel, with a Staff of Salsemen and Mechanics attending exclusive. ly to the Sale and Repair of REMINGTON TYPEWRITERS
Apply-
A. B. AVASTA,
Care of E. PABANET,
No. 1, Duddell Street. Hongkong, and February, 1915.
TO LET
TO. 169, MAGAZINE
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GAP.
& CO., LTD.
The American Consulate-General in
to all intents and purposes, to be a War
diplomatic and consular offoon, through- Fund, the report of official approval out the world, were closed yesterday. needs to be authoritatively confirmed (April 16th) in commemoration of the before being unreservedly accepted as a aftieth anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's fact. At all events, it is significant to death. All the various departments of learn that every day hundreds of names the Army and Navy wero closed and flags of would-be subscribers are being pub- were half-masted on land and on all naval
ships at sca WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS.lished, in the Chinese newspapers at
ESTABLISHED 72 YEARS.
WATSON'S
E
VERY OLD LIQUEUR SCOTCH
Shanghai and that the amount promised has already reached several lakhs. It is to be hoped that when, if ever, these sums are paid into the Bank, the subscribers will be induced to sanction their applica tion to some service of greater advantage to the country than a war which would be certain to have disastrous results China Chinese patriotism is also being manifested in many centres of the coun-
try by an organised advocacy of the use of national goods-in effect, by a boycott
WHISKY. of foreign goods generally. A Society for
it
At a meeting of the Directors of the
the recommend Shanghai Gas Company, Ltd.,
was decided to.. Payment of a final dividend for 1914 of Tis. 1.50 per share, being at the rate of three per cent on the paid-up capital, making seven per cent for the year, and that Tis. 126,078.11 bo written off for depreciation of Plant and Buildings and Tls. 18,799.74 carried forward to next
account.
*RAFFLES.”
the Protection of Native Trade, which is
Hornung's famous creation, "Raffles," organising the movement, says the idea Our Celebrated Every old has received universa) approval through amateur crackaman, accompliced crick- Liqueur Scotch Whisky is out the country" and thero is a reportster, and Society favourite, was intro- a blend of the best Pot that the movement will be officially duced to a very largo Hongkong audienco Distilled Scotch Whiskies. encouraged by the adoption of a new at the Theatre Royal last night by the cloth of native manufacture for uniforms Howitt-Phillips Company, and his many- Even if sided character was done full justice to for the Army and Navy. there were any early possibility of a reorganisation of Chinese industry en
verine, and mellow. Its superior quality has established its re- putation for over 80 years as THE LEADING SCOTCH WHISKY IN THE FAST. THORNE 'IS No. 4,
OLD VAT
It is of great age a
SCOTCH
WHISKY,
As supplied to the House of Lords and House of Commons.
by Mr. Charles Howitt. Especially in the duels with Mr. Curtis Bedford, the American amateur detective who loved the sport of tracking down criminals for sport's sake was be convincing, while Mr. Cyril Rawdan's conception of the de tective was extremely clever..
Mr. Jack Elagert's study of the nutty English noblenian, Mr. Jack Vallance's impersonation of the profes
modern lines for the purpose of compet- ing with foreign goods which enjoy popular favour in China, it is a matter of universal experience that foreign trade benefits in a corresponding degree. We hava only to look at the industrial history of Japan. There has been asional cracksman, and Mise Gertrude Godart's interpretation of the rejected and supply natural wish in that country to its own needs, but the foreign import trade was never so large as it is to-day In value it is three times what it was in the opening year of the century. Sconer or later this experience will be repeated in China. Internal progress means also. the prosperity of foreign trade. It is
evidence of the backwardness of the people that China to-day, with its four
No. 100, MAGAZINE GAP, HARFORD A.S. WATSON & CO.. hundred millions of people, has a foreign
Apply
THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST"" MENT & AGENCY Co., LTD. Hongkong, 21st March, 1915,
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TO LET SULATS in Nathan Boad, Kowloon.
PENYRHEW," Minden Bow, Kowloon, 6-Roomed Hones with Tennis Court,
1 and 2 MINDEN VILLAS, Kowloon, 5-Roomed House with Tennis Court
FOUR ROOMED HOUSES in Humphrey's Avenna, Gordon Torrace and Salisbrity Avenue,
Apply to
HUMPHREYS ESTATE & FINANCE
Co., LTD. Alexandra Buildings. Hongkong, dih March, 1915,
TO LET.
(280
LIMITED,
WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS. ALEXANDRA BUILDINGB, HONGKONG.
19
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Hokazora Orsion: 104, Das Vœux Road C. LONDON ORTION: 131, Flan Brar, E.C.
The Daily Press.
HONGKONG, APRIL 16T71,-1915.
trade not equal to that of little Switzer- land, whose population is less than four millions. We venture to think that the campaign for the development of native trade is not likely to prove a menace, but is rather to be welcomed as being likely to prove of greater patriotic service than comes within the limited vision of its present advocates.
A nail for Europe at Siberis closes to-morrow at 4 p.m.
Many Hongkong residents will regret to learn that Major F. A. Dickinson, of the D.C.L.I. has died of wounds recently
HOUSES in CLIFTON GARDENS, THE BOYCOTT" MOVEMENT received at the Front.
Conduit Road, OFFICES, faxing the Harbour between the Hongkong Club and Post Office.
68, THE PEAK, "THE LETREAT.” 21, WONG-NEL-CHONG ROAD. GODOWNS, New Praya, Kennedy Tows. GODOWNS, Wanchal Bond, Apply, eta,
THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST- MENT & AGENCY Co., LTD, Hongkong, 1st April, 1915,
TO LET.
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FFICES in ST. GEORGE'S BUILDING OFF
Second Floor, Overlooking Harbour hamediste possession.
Apply to
BHEWAN, TOMES & Co. Hongkong, 3rd December, 1914
QUEEN'S BUILDING,
(39
IN CHINA.
called up for active service, is leaving for England by the str. Malta pext week.
There is one grievance, felt by members vengeful lover, were all very successful. of the audience in the distant parts of the theatre, that might well bo aired. Frequently there was the greatest diff- culty in hearing the artistes, and on some occasions they absolutely could not be
heard.
Tonight the Company presents body's Daughter.
PORTUGUESE BRAVERY IN
AFRICA.
A DESPERATE FIGHT WITH THE
GERMANS.
The Portuguese forces distinguished themselves in an encounter with the Ger mans on December 18th in the region of Naulila. In number they were inferior to the Germans. The Germans bad from 2,500 to 3,000 men, while the Portuguese forces consisted only of the 9th company of
The
the 4th Light Infantry, a company of Negroes, one squadron of Dragoons, thres Erhardt cannons and four machinegung. When the German forces advanced, th Portuguese with their three machine- guins, which were skilfully handled, plied to the enemy's fire with such vigour that the enemy had no alternative but to retreat. They were soon, however, reinforced by the second line. Portuguese bold their ground firmly, and responded to the enemy's fire with such yehemence that they inflicted considerable The engagement of Mr. Norman Mac- losses. This continued for some time. just considering whether to retreat when A CASE came before the Mixed Court at greger, Tientsin, to Miss Glayde Alice The Germans made no progress and were orable number of reserves equipped with Shanghai last week arising out of the Hagen, formerly of Hongkong, is pub-they were again reinforced by a consid
artillery and machine guns.
At first the The battle continued. recent agitatior among a mutaber of lished in the Tientsin papers..
general Commander Basil Taylour, R.N., Har
Portuguese forces held their ground, Chinese in that port for a boycott of Japanese gooils. The does-bour Master of Hongkong, who has bon though the enemy's fire was very fierce. Portuguese were beginning to think that ments produced in the case showed that,
The fight was at its height, and the victory was in view, when the fire of instigated by Chinese students in Tokyo, a large organisation was contemplated
the opposing artillery became so intenso. Just then the Commander- giving way. that the Portuguese were on the point of the column, Lieutenant- with the object of bringing about general boycott of Japanese goods in
zhe Colonel Recudas, came from behind the China in order to force the Chinese
in Chief f firing-line and took a rifle from hands of a dead soldier. His example Government into a war with Japan. The
The Com- other non-combatant officers. scheme contemplated a popular distur
The facsimile of The Serap of Paper" was at onoc followed by the doctors an bance at Shanghai in the confident belief
"To the front, comrades, and his cry was answered by the Belgium was guaranteed by the Powers, his voice:
been kindly
by Jont
Dragoons, who, letting go the reins of has
S. Playfair, of the Liverpool, their horses, made for the enemy's lines. The Germans, surprised by such dash, London and Globe, to Messrs. Kelly & prepared at once to meet the charge, bus was so formidable that nothing could The enemy suffered Walsh, Limited, who have placed it in the first shock of the Portuguete cavalry
withstand it.. their window in order to give the
ely weakened. general public an opportunity of seeing corely and their resistance was serious- this very interesting document
Those desiring to attend Sir Charles Eliot's lecture in aid of the Prines of book at the door. Wales' Fund, at the City Hall, this after 1000 at 5.15, can Tickets one dollar.
Sale Distributors for Hongkong, Chize and LET, the South-Wei portion of the that if one province gave a lead the e. the Treaty whereby the neutrality of mander-in-Chief shouted at the top of
MUSTAND & COMPANY,
Macao, REMINGTON TYPEWEITEE Co. (Incorporated).
Hongkong, 15th April, 1915.
NOTICE.
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WJON LONES for Hongkong and TE HAVE This Day been appointed
THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST MENT & AGENCY Co., LAD
135 Hongkong, 1st March, 1915.
other would rise. Abundant proof has FIRST FLOOR, including Treasury on Ground Floor, lately in occupation of the been afforded recently of a widespread sentiment of hustility to Japan, and it German Bank.
GODOWN, No. 3, Ice House Streat.
says a great deal for the effectiveness of Apply to
the control now exercised by the Central Government at Peking that it line so far been able to prevent popular disturbances which might give Japan excuse for the THE GROUND FLOOR of No. 6, DES military action for which she has pre- by Madame Gains, etc.
TO LET.
R. CHARLES ELIOT, &C.Gture, China by the TATA TRON & STEEL COFOBUX ROAD CENTRAL, sepied
in aid of the above. Fund, entitled,
"THE EASTERN THEATRE OF THE WAR: SOME RECOLLECTIONS OF
AN EX-DIPLOMATIST,"
at
ST. ANDREW'S HALL, CITY HALL, TO-DAY (FRIDAY), THE 16TH APRIL, AT 5.15 P.M
His Excellency the Governor will take the Chair.
Tickets, Price One Dollar, may be obtained fram Hesar. Moutain & Co.. Hongkong, 9th April, 1915.
HONGKONG GYMKHANA OLUB. THE FIRST GYMKHANA MEETING Tof the Sosion will be held at HAPPY VALLEY TO-MORROW (SATURDAY), the 17th April, 1915, commencing at 3.00 PM.
The Charge of Admission will be $1 for others than Members of the HONGKONG JOCERY CLUE OF GYMKHANA CLUB.
Boldiers and Sailors in uniform Half-Prica. The Committee invite the Ladies of Hongkong to be present.
[500
Hongkong, 10th April, 1915.
and are prepared to quote for Pig Iron shd other Iron and Steel products.
SHEWAN, TOMES & Co. Hongkong, 12th April, 1915.
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FOR RENT. TOUR ROOM HOUSE, Conduit Road, Gas, Electric Light, Bells. of Harbour. Moderate Bent Option of taking over Fittings at Valuation.
Apply
"HOUSEHOLDER,"
· Hongkong, 14th April, 1916.
4272
Apply to
DAVID BASSOON & CO. LTD. Hongkong, 10th February, 1915,
TO LET.
pared by considerably strengthening her garrisons in China. At Shanghai, the quarter in which trouble chiefly threat ens, the Consular body is co-operating with the Chinese authorities, and advice and warnings have been given to the
H.
Mr.
This result, of course, was not acc.m-
In a recent issue of the Salvation plished without serious loes to the Porly Men were seen falling from their Army journal, the Far Cry, there is a horses, mortally wounded: Ons of these, large picture of a Chinese crowd in the Linienant Aragão, of the Dragoons, "Avanto rapazes! Nao disanimeis compound of a temple at Ningpo. shouted to his soldiers as he fel Beneath the picture the following letter Combatei-o compri o vosso dever, qus eu (Go ahead, boya press appears: The Chinese Empi ja cumpri o (sic) has a population of no fewer than Don't hesitate.
meu,
Do your duty to your
died a horo's death.
| 66 DISHOP'S LODGE SQUTH,” No. 11 Chinese people, which, if heeded, will 421,000,000 souls. For tho begroning of untry. I have done mine.) And so he
Army Work among the multitudes of Chinese who are still in heathen darkness the General has asked for officers and
There were many other examples of fought for some time on foot. When the heroism, A. soldier, who lost his horse,
I would But he refused, saying: others were forced to retreat, one of his
rather die near my borse than leave him While the cavalry were fighting with alone. He, also, died a hero's death.
the infantry, whose commander died great dash they were well supported by
The Portuguese losses were noble death. Co
ensure the maintenance of peace. But 3 ROOMS, suitable for Office, 1st Floor,
while the authorities may successfully Queen's Bead Centr 1.
"WEST WARD," Boabom Ecad. "EQGESFORD" No. 124. THE PEAR, prevent the outbreak of popular distur
founder, China's millions Unfurnished (& Booms), from 1st May, 1915.hances the Chinese papers continue to money. At the time of the death of our comrades begged him to go with them,
furnish cridence of the widespread beloved MERION," No. 6, Tus PEAX, Unfurnished (8 Rooms), Care of Daily Press" Difce,
[403 ROOMS in BEACONSFIELD and 55, existence of a gentiment which certainly weighed especially upon his heart, nu
ELGIN TERRACE.
gives cause for some uneasiness. The he repeatedly expressed to the then Chief "BOGATE," Austin Road, Kowloon,
Chinese are being advised to show their of the Staff (our present General) his EILANDONAN" No. 54, Mount KaBait Road, Rooms, unfurnished. TO LET.
No. 2, DES VEUX VILLAS, I, PRAX pariotism in a more business like man-yearning to see the Army flag planted in ner than in making speeches and distri-this mighty lend the call to do so is n BUILDINGS. (Unfurnished), ALEXANDRA
bating circulara, and at Shanghai legacy which has been accepted by the VERY CONVENIENT OFFICES
practical patriotism", has taken the whole Salvation Army as a sacred trust BOOMS. Ladlading Fise Commodieus
form of contributing to a Patriotic Fund that, by God's help, must most certainly SECRETARY, Apply➡
rather promising to contribute, for be fulfilled," A. 8. Warson & Co., LTD. Hongkong, 22nd Octažer, 1814.
188
ROOMS, suitable for Offoes, on the Fini
Floor of No. 3, Daddal! Street.
No.59, THE PRAX (S CAMERON VILLAS). Apply to LINSTEAD & DAVIS,
3rd Floor. Alexandra Buildings, Hongkong 29th March, 1815,
at about 500 or 600 men, including officers. The German Inssea are said to have been considerably heavier, and the prisoners, who are being transported to Mossamedes and thence to Loanda. statement is confirmed by the German