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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, TULEDA 1, AUGUST 10TH, 1915.
INSPECTION OF OUR NEW MODELS
SOLICITED.
EXCLUSIVE AGENTS:
MOUTRIE'S.
(31-2.
PRINTING & BINDING
SOUTH MANCHURIA A §]. Above all in historie interest are the KWANGTUNG FLOOD RELIEF
A HEALTH AND HOLIDAY
RESORTS
{COMMUNICATED.]
FUND.
famous 203 metre Will, the key to the Rus- sing position, the capture of which cost more than 10,000 lives; the War Museum, whers relies and mementoes of the siege have been gathered, and where models of the forts, both before and after the war, may be seen; and the village of Bhuidhih-T. T. from the Chuese Consul of ying, where Generals Stoessel and Nogi T. 1. from Samning signed the capitulation in a house now used as a Chinese school. A visit to each of these will occupy the greater part of a day.
The Tung Wah Hospital. begs to acknowledge with thanks the following donations to the Kwangtung Flood Relief Fund-
Penang
T. T. from Kuala Lumpur TT from the Chinese merchants Mr. Tso Mong Chi
of Lumpur
$ 18,000.00
There are so few places in the Far East where really pleasant holiday can be enjoyed, or where the sickly and convales cent can escape from the caervating heat and come back restored to health, that it is a wonder more attendibu bäs not been paid to South Manchuria. True it is that Hoshigaura (or Star Beach), near Dairen
Per Mr. Lan. Ying Wai of the Kwau Tak Girls' School of Tsin hus gained a local fame, but it is not Beveral of the forts make ideal places.
Shan in Heunghan District ... nearly so well-known as it deserves. This for picnics, and so do the beautiful coves Chinese staff, relatives and
friends of the Asiatic Petro- season, however, the South Manchuria along the coast, such as Pigeon Bay,
loum Co., Ltd. Railway Company is doing a great and Louisa Bay, and Golden Beach. The last-Cheong Lee Company laudable public service by giving a big named is on the seaward side of Golden Chinese Chamber of Commerce of
Quinhon reduction in its steamer and train fare, Hill, 'which emands the narrow Kowloon Customs pristations ... and hotel tariffs to these seekers of health entrance to the famous landlocked har-Subscribers of $19.70 and 811.15 and holiday in South Manchuria who book | hour. Above the beach' is a beautiful subscribers of $10.00 each...... Subscribers of $600 and $1.50... through Messrs. Thomas Cook & Son, sheltered nook in the hillside, dotted with ||9 subscribera of 84.00 each.......
PORT ARTHUR, UNEQUALLED.
uld Sumner heuses and bungalows First and foremost as a health or hof built by the Russians and skaded day resort in the Far East is Port Arthuf. with trees. It has been - suggested taking into consideration its climate, it that this swinner resort by the sea, hotel accommodation, its many plan of separated fre Port Arthur itself historical interest, its grand scene by hills, should be restored for the benefit sa-bathing, its many miles of good walks of visitors in search of health and holiday. and drives, and the other concomitants of When this is done it will be the place par At all these an ideal holiday. Its climate is certainly excellence in the Far East. unsurpassed in the Far East and probably places, sea-bathing and sampan trips can in the world. Never so hot as to be uncombe indulged in.----- fortable or so.cold me to be unpleasant, it Space forbids the description of more of combines sea and mountain air and is the advantages possessed by Port Arthur always dry and bracing. The cool breezes for visitors. but mention must be made from the bills and the son simply pour of the glorious sunrise and sanfets, health into the convalesce and quickly which are here amongst the finest in the restores the jaded and run-down worker world, with the deep blue of the sea, and to the highest spirits and the most robust the majesty of the countless hills around. One can easily fit a whole month with combined. Healthful and refreshing slepinterest, and see something fresh every comes with the dew to the worst sufferers day, and this-is-a-factor which very few ́HICH ARE REPLETE WITH ALL THE LATEST AND MOST UP-TO-DATE from insomnia. It is also absolutely fice other holiday worts in the Far East can
from dust. The following table gives the boast. APPLIANCES FOR THE PROMPT PRODUCTION OF
highest and lowest temperatures (Cent.) for the holiday season during the past fow years →→→
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OF THE
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331
BAGS OF USED POSTAGE STAMPS.
SUITABLE FOR PRESENTS,
ALL ÄRIATICS,
2,000 for 85.00
300 $1,00 ALL CHINA. 3.000 . $3.50°
300 »
$1.00
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NOTICE.
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NY EUROPEAN, Non-Asistio or Indian A desiring to leave the Colony should apply in writing for paroission to do so to the Captain SUPERPENDENT OF POLICE, at least of departure, age,
Lowest July.--Highest-
Lowest Aug. Highest
Lowest Sopt.-Highest.
Lowest Oct,-Highest
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0:2 29.3 31.4 30.2
HOSHIGAVRA SEASIDE RESORT. Every year there is a rush for the limit. 1911 1912 1913 ed accommodation at Hoshigaura, and This sura- 25.5 26.5 201already it is fast filling up.
.6.4 0.7 mer resort is a little seaside settkment, 12.4 12.0 12.4 five miles from Dairen, with which city it 30.1 33.1 30.7 is connected by electric tramway, The 17.4 17.9 15:9 whole place was laid out by the South 17.6 16.9 14.5 Manchuria Railway Company, who were 30.0 29.4-28.2 attracted by the beauty of the spot, its .13.0
8.8 12.4 sandy beach, and its fine facilities for sea- 2.4 26.7 20.9
30.0 31.4 32.1
subscribers of $3.50 each
28 subscribers of $9.00 each Per Mr. Frank Smith of the Kongmoon-Customs :----- Standard: Oil Co.. of
New York
8100.00 Asintic Petroleums Co.... 100.00 Kongmoon Customs Club 50.00 Mr. Frank Smith Kung Shun Tong ...... Mrs. Frank Smith
4, subscribers of 88.20
Bach
9 subscribers of 85.00
cache
4,001.00
HOUSES TO LET
G,
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WAR DEPARTMENT.
TO LET.
*MMEDIATELY, Nog, 4, 59, 10, 12 and 11, AUSTIN AVENUE, Kowloon Rint, 3,000.00 including nee of existing electro light fitings,
2,044.39 1,000.00
631.20
$68 par month.
Particulars on application t
O. C., A., C.- Victoria Barracks, Hongkong, Hongkong, 9th August, 1915. [8.13
TO LET.
FR 11 ISH CONCESSION, SHAMEEN.
NE THREE-ROOMED FLAT, also Qued 10.4100 Oce and Godown, accommodation.
Apply
37.20
$0.00
300.00
30.85
40.00
10.30
36.00
7.00
-84.00
T. E. GRIFFITH, LT
Canton.
Canton, 29th July, 10ta.
TO LET
TAROM 1st September next, desirable BIX Bad MIGHT ROOMED Residents, in "Bloodwood and Wang Nei-Chong Roads, the latter commanding a Fins View of the Race Course.
For forms and particulas, opply to
THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST
·MENT & AGENCY Co, LAUĄ
Hongkong, 16th July, 1925
TO LET.
(767
H TORRES BUILDINGS, ready for
TOUSES in LYEEMOON VILLAS and
cccupation from the 1st August next, d
pply to
SPANISH DOMINICAN PROCURATION. Hongkong, 16th July, 1913, MË [50]
50.00
41,42
95.00
Mr. W. R. McKay....
25.00
Mr. J. E. Hartshorn Mr. G. Wit
25.00
25.00
Chung Hsing Teng ............ Mr. J. A. Muðjonnid Wong Hin W........ 20 subscribers/of $10.00
ench
24.86
15.00
"sühseribers of 88,28. each
- 15.00
200.00
*39.10
33.12
$45.00
I subscriber of $8.20 12. subscribers of 8434
ench
8.29
49.68
1.10. subsèribers of 33.00
each
-30:00-
3.31
5 subscriber of $2.48
each
12:10
3 subscribers of 82,00
each
8.00
12 subscribers of $1.60
5 subscribers of $1.00
each .....
5.00
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8 subscribers of 80.83
ench
6.64
1 subscriber gf #0.41 .....
0.41
$19.21
Already acknowledged ...8303,042.24
Total
$8420,671.50
1 subscriber of M3.31
.2.1 2739 bathing. Above the beach is an enclosure, FOR THE BELGIAN REFUGEES.
Next to the climatic conditions 1 hotel accommodation is the greatest Leadera
comprising about 200 acres, laid out as a
cliff garden, with ravines and rivulets, inGIFTS FROM THE COAST PORTS. The following letter has been revived
NOTIO
TO LET A HOUSEnt Observatory Villas
Kowloon. YDROX Apply to
ARBATOON V. APCÅR ́& Co.
Hongkong, 6th July, 1816,
TO LET.
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HOLE or PART SHOP in Chater
Load,
Apply--
CLARK & Co., {Opticians.
1706
Hongkong, 29th June, 1016,
TO LET
ND FLOOR NO.1, DUDDELL STREET.
for Office of Dwellings Apply within.
Hongkong, 1st June, 1015 -
TO LET.
1816
FOUR-ROOMED FLATS in Hanoi Road, with possession on 1st. September nor
Kowloon, sad MAY ROAD, Hongkong,
18 hours before the intended base, beight tum for an enjoyable, holiday, and here va inoet picturesque style. Here and there giving name and stating the have the Yernato Howl, run by the SouthAre furnished bungalows, and in the midst by Lady May acknowledging trunks of English Baths and Kitchen Ranges, Hot and
and occupation of pame of the steamer er other vessel or the hour of the train by which the applicant wishes to Jeava. Applicants should apply in person for passes at the CaNTRAL POLICE STATION between the hours of 9 AM. to 1 r., and
ext to 4 p.x, daily. Hongkong, 10th July, 1915.
their
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Manchuria Railway Company on moden of all is the Yamato Hotel European lines, The fact that it is under the direct management of the Company is a guarantee of its excellence, but recently it has been overhauled and made far more| convenient and comfortable than before.
The Hand-
ward side is protected by a semi-circular range of hills. There is a cool breeze in- variably and the sea is always scoth such a place is god-send to families with young children; for whose benefit there re
IN THE MATTER OF THE ALLEN It is situated in the healthiest part of the any excellent arrangements and facili
ENEMIES
(WINDING-UP) ORDINANCE, 1914,
walk
New Town, within five minutes' from the sea, and its manager, after
IN THE MATTER OF BEHN MEYER several years' experience as sub-manager
& COMPANY, LIMITED, AN ENEMY
COMPANY WITHIN THE MEANING-
OF THE SAID ORDINANCE,
NOTICE OF SALE
of the Yamato Hotel at Dairen, knows jus how to cater for visiters and holiday guests. The food is excellent and the sanitary arrangements are perfect. Aa
ties for recreation. For adults, golf a id teonis, swimming and boating, among the outdoor sports, and the billiard-room an library of the Hotel, are reckoned among the attractions. The best testimony to Hoshigaura, however, is the fact that several families have spent the summer holidays there for three and four sensous
FREEHOLD AND LEASEHOLD LANDS English-speaking guide is furnished by in succession.
AND HOUSES.
SITUATE AT
the Hotel.
Of course, one of the first things which the visitor to Port Arthur.will want to
| Collyer Quay, Da Boura Street, Prince Sirees, Robertson Quay, Hanisah Marican Road, Mohamed Saltan Road and Grange Road,will be the ruined forts and battle scenes Singapore
TO BE SOLD
BY
PRIVATE TENDER,
The 31st August, 115, has been fixed as the
DAIRES FOR A GENERAL HOLIDAY.
To those who prefer to ramble rather than to stay in one place, Daizen may be suggested as a centre, with the spacious
new Yamato Ilotel, the finest in the Far
East, for headquarters. Then, not only Port Arthur (between which fortress down and Dairen there are five trains each way
associated with the great siege in the Russo-Japanese War, the most terrible siege known in the world's history. These last day for the acceptance of tenders.
features are intensely interesting at pre- Copies of the Partiulars and Conditions of sent, for they enable the spectator la Sale and form of Tender can be obtained on and understand much of what is happening in per day) and Hoshigaura and Rokotani No. 1. Collyer Quay, Singapore, or from the the present Europesu war, in the record a picturesque fishing village reached Undersigned.
after the 25th June, from the Liquidator at
SISSON & DELAY, IGR, CHANGE ALLEY, Singapore, Solicitors for the Liquidator. Singapore, 1st July, 1915.
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of which references to the titanic conflict at Port Arthur are often made. The ruined forts have been preserved just as they were left at the close of the war, and all except the coast bateries are open for inspection. Several days can be profitably KEROSENE.spent in visiting these forts with one of
7 HAT Oil do you get ! and what do you
pay?
Probably you tell year boy to get just "O" from the Compradore. Why not sell him to get
"FISH" ов " CROWN"?
less...
Packed in mes Price $3.75 per case. SMOKELESS POWDER and OHILLET THE BEST OIL FOR ORDINARY HOUSEHOLD
480. From No. 10 to SSNG, at $6, 47. and 7.5 per 100, SPORTING REQUINTES
and AIK GUNS/10 Variaty.
clothing sent by the women of Swatow, Amoy and Fachow some months ago to Mrs. Townsend for the Belgian Re- fugees:
Mikon Boise, 820, Chiswell Street, London, EC. 17th June, 215. Dear Manas-The trunks of cothing ar, Bedford Square, have been forwarded which you sent to the Bolgian Constiute to me.
They have been unpacked and I have much pleasure in saying that the garments are all of a most useful description and are quite suitable for the Belgian Refugees,
It is indeed very gratifying to receive such
First Class Cold Water, Electric Light, Water Carriage System. Modern Appointments thronghout, including "PENYRHEW" Mindan Row, Kowloon, 6-Boomod House, with Tennis Court.
2 MINDEN VILLAS, Kowloon, 5. Roomed House with Tennis Court.
FOUR-BOOMED HOUSES in Gordon Terrace and Balisbury Avanse, Kowlcon. FLATS in Nathna Road, Kowloon, A FLAT in Hamphrey's Buildings, Kowloon. Apply to
HUMPHREYS ESTATE & FINANCE
CO, LTE, Alexandra Buildings, Hongkong, 17th July, 1915.
TO LET
very generans contribution and I stall be Conduit Bond, ́
glad if you will be so kind as to convey my sincere thinks to any who may have contributed to it.
I shall see that the clothing is forwarded. at once to the proper quarters in order that some poor sons may immediately have tha benefit of such useful garments.
With best thhals for your-kind assistance,
I am, dear Midant, Lours vers truly,
J. NAVAUX.
CIGARETTE AND TOBACCO
FUND.
from Dairen by electric car) may be visit FOR THE ALLIED FORCES AT THE
FRONT.
Mr. F. G. Becke, Contribution
Mr. and Mrs. J. Hooper
ed in turn, bus trips may also be made. along the railway to Hsiungyoching (Amount acknowledged to 24th
July, 1918 hot spring reart), Chienshan (boasting the grandest sonery in the Far East), and Mr. J. H. Woolacott Mukden (the ancient, capital of China,| for July famous for its Imperial Palaces and Tombs), etc. At any rate, reader plan- ning a holiday would be well advised to apply to Messrs. Thos. Cook & Son for in- formation as to this holiday centre, includ ing the holiday reduction in fares and tariffs, or they may communicate direct with the South Manchuria Railway Com
the local guide books furnished by the Yamato Hotel. Driving is necessary, for the lines of fortification cover a distanse of many miles, but the roads are good and the carriages are cheap, costing only 50 sen for 23 miles or 3 yen for a whole day, The most interesting of the forts are the North Fort of Chikuseshan (where pany.
CHINESE STANDARD. COIN.
Toul Amount expanded including order by wire of the 3rd instant
Balinge in han
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OUSEB in CLIFTON GARDENS,
OFFICES, facing the Harbour between the Hongkong Club and Post Offles.
58, THE PEAK "THE RETREAT." 1. WONG-NEI CHONG ROAD, GODOWNS, New Pers, Kennedy Town. GODOWNS, Wanchst Road, Apply Dic
THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST. MENT & AGENCY Co., LTD Hongkong, 1st April, 1915,
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TO LET
FFICES in ST. GEORGE's Burnise cmd Flock, Overlooking Earbour immediate possession.
Apply tow
BHEWAN, TOMER & U Hongkong, 3rd December. 1914
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in Kratford, Terras
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"THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST
MENT & AGENT CO., LT Hongkong, isk March, 1915
TO LET
$5,031.68
5.00
25.00. 5.00
A
HOUSE
Kowloon,
App
$3,156.08
- }
85,039.41
$17.27
Mr. Geo. J. B. Sayer, Hon, Secretary and Treasurer, writes:The subscribers will be pleased to know that another consigament has been forwarded which makes the total to date.
QUEEN'S BUILDING,Į
46
10 LET, the South-West portion of the
TFIRST FLODE, Feinding, Treiny
en Ground Floor, lately in opgupation of the German Bank pay b
GODOWN, No. 9, Igo House Street. Apply to Muze
"THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST.
MENT & AGENOT Co., Las, Hongkong, luk Mazuli, 1915.2
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SAVE
YOUR
BLADES
GIVE YOUR RAZOR A NEW LEASE OF LIFE, Bemember we do all kinds of
75 Cha
Dozen
grinding and sige making. Wa sharpen Clippors, Shears, Scissors, Pocket Knives, Surgical Imira. ments, etc.
It is just as easy, and you will be-cartalo to General Kondratchenko was killed in the get something good. Besides, you will pay caponiere by a shell which burst through
1,205,000 Cigarettes and
3,504 Iba Plug Tobacco. THERE IS NO BETTER OIL THAN
several feet of concreto), Erlungshan Fort
Many acknowledgments have been FISH."
(the largest of all the forts), and Sung Bank of China and the Bank of Com and in the Trenches who are fighting our By sanction of the Government, the received from our friends at the Front shushan Fort (famous for the forlornmunications has been conferring with the battle, thanking the generous donors for hope Ind by Major-General, now Chinese Bankery Guild on the question their great kindness. As will be seen, the
Tor-General of the Kwantung Leased dollar, which will be the standard win of Lieut-General, Baron Nakamura, Gor of recalling all the dragon dollars by balance in hand is small, and further exchanging them for the new Republican subscriptions will be thankfully received.
The Chinese bankers Territory). Standing before either of China in fata
wish to defer the step until the 1st day
Mr. Crawford Price, the Eye-Witnesspar these forts, the spectator, will agree with of the 7th moon (August 11th) in answer Packed in naked tins without case. Price for Elihu Hubbard (the American author to the two Government Banks' letter fix with the Serbian Army, lecturing at Liverpool, said the military authorities 2 tim, 83.50.
who went down with the Lusitania) that ing the date for exchange of these dollars did not now object to his stating that b
to start on August 1st. The amount to | war is "Hell with the lid off.”' There be accepted for exchange will be $20,000 British troops were fighting with the Serbians. The sooner we realised that are many other forts to visit, some in at each bank, or $10,000 in all every day the way to victory lay through: Austria --C. Daily Tous translation from the Chinkee Trees.
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"CROWN."
Enapearlu. Invited,"
WM. SCHMIDT & Ob.
ongkong, 4th February 1815.
KUI TICK & Cai 73, Queen's Road West,
1500
Hongkong, 7th Jung 1916,
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ruits and some almost intact.
the better.
WE SHARPEN EVERYTHING. CAMPBELL, MOORE & Co., LTD. Hongkong, 22nd July, 1918
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