NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
WANTED:
OCTOR for trip to Swatow and Singapore.
Doo
For further particulare please apply to
MERO. BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE. Hongkong, 25th August, 1915. 1803
AMERICAN AND ORIENTAL LINE.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
FROM NEW YORK.
HE Stanmahip
TH
*MADAWASKA." having arrived, Consignees of Garyo are hereby informed that ill Goods are being landed at their risk into the Godowas of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Ltd, from whence delivery, may obtained.
be
No Claims will ba admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods romaining andelivered after the 1st Aug., will be subject to rent,
All Claims against the Steamer must be presented to the Undersigned on or before tha 7th Sept., or they will not be recognised.
All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods
are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on the 31st Aug., at 9.A. No Fire Insurance has been effected. Bill of Lading will be countersigned by
THE BANK LINE, LTD.. Guneral Agaute.. Hongkong, 24th August, 1915. 1691
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
FROM CALCUTTA, PENANG. AND SINGAPORE.
HE Steamship
THE
р
"DUNERA,"
unsing arrived from the above Ports, Consignees of Cargo are hereby informed that their Good. will be delivered from alongside.
Cargo impeding the discharge will be landed at 0408,
at Consignees risk and expouse.
Curgo remaining on board on the 26th inst. will be lauded
Consignee risk and expeRKO,
Consignees of Cargo from BINGAPORE, and PENANG are requested to take IMMEDIATE delivery of their Goods from alongside, such Cargo impeding the discharge of the Vessel will bo landed and stored at Consignees' risk and
огродне
At
No Fire Insurance has been effected. Bill of Lading will be countersigned by the Undersigned
DAVID BASSOON & Co., LTD.,
Ágents. Hongkong, 24th Augant, 1913.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
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PN. 8.S. CHINA”
FRANCISCO, JAPAN FORTS AND MANILA
FROM SAN
Habove-mentionad Vestel having arrived, Consignees of Cargo are hereby notified to sand in their Dills-of-Lading for counter signature and take immediate delivery of Cargo from alongside Cargo impeding discharge will be landed immediately at Consignees' risk and expense..
Cargo remaining on board 25th Aug, at. 5 P.M., will be subject to landing charges, and if undelivered 1st Bapt.,
and storage charges.
No Fire Insurance whatever will be effected. All chafed and otherwise damaged Cargo will be examined at the above Company's Godown 28th Ang, at 10 A..
PUBLIC
COMPANY
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 25TH, 1915.
HONGKONG HOTEL CO., LIMITED.
NOTICE.
THE
"THE ORDINARY —— HALF-YEARLY MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS will be held at the Company's Hotel on SATURDAY, the 8th August, 1915, at Noon. for the purpose of receiving Statement of Acconsts of the Company to the 30th June, 1015, with the Report of the Director, and to discuss any mater that may be competently- brought before the Meeting. →→→
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company
will be CLOSED (row 21st to 28th August, -1915, both das inclusive,
By Order of the Board,
J. H. TAGGART,
Acting Secretary. Hongkong, 16th August, 1915.
THE NATIONAL
THIRD
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LOAN OF THE YEAR OF THE REPUBLIC OF CHINA. SIXTEEN MILLION DOLLARS .($16,000,000)
AND
SUPPLEMENTARY ISSUE OF EIGHT MILLION DOLLARS (88,000,000). SUBSCRIBERS to the love LOAN are hereby notified that the Interest Instalment for the month of August amount- lug to Dollars One Hundred and Twenty Thousand (2000) s been duly received by the Undersigned and brought to Loan Service Account
F. A. AGLES, Inspector General of Custom9, al Vice-Chairman of the Bureau of
National Loans.
Inspectorate fieneral of Customs,
Peking, 16th August, 1915,
WANTED.
JAPANESE 21 years of age,
[BH
Married,
or Bookkeeper. Experience on Accounting Staff Seeks position as General Work Assista-t of Book sudan Clark of Shipyard. Fall investigation, courted. Salary to be settled after trial.
Write-
O. SAKAI, No. 11, D'Aguilar Street. Hongkong, 18th August, 1915.
I'
G.
R.
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.
HOUSES TO LET.
TO LET.
THE Premises No, 88, SHAMEEN, B.Č.
Canton
comprising DWELLING HOUSE, GODOWNS and OUTHOUSES lately occupied by Messrs, F. BLACKHEAD & CO.
Apply to
DAVID SASSOON & Co., LTD. Hongkong, 24th Angust, 1815. [891
TO LET.
ONE ROOM, Saymon Road, suitable for a
Lady or Bachelor. No board. Apply to
"S."
Cure of "Daily Presa" Office. Hongkong, 23rd August, 1915,
[885
INTIMATION
BY APPOINTMENT.
WATSON'S]
PYERIS.
(Registered.)
induential Chinese syndicates was in the Some amusement was caused at the competition for the purchaise of the Flest Magistracy yesterday, during the hearing is perhaps not without some significanes, of an armed robbery case, by the extra- Moreover, we notion that the vice ordinary demeanour of the complainant, Governor of the Philippine Islands views a Chinese shop-keeper. Immediately o
the withdrawal of the Pacific Mail Fleet stopping into the witness-box a witness and the bad effect this is likely to have is always sworn by the interposter, after* on the commercial development of the whom he repeats the oath. This witness
Philippino Istands as being likely to waited for nothing of this, however. Ho prove most condusively "the sound-stepped briskly into the box, and, plac ness of a suggestion, made by him seeing his hand over his heart, onunciated time ago that the Philippine Islands the words of the oath with great gravity should have its own merchant marine, and deübention. Both-sher Magistrate go as not to have to depend apo the and the interpreter took a little time to cuprices of privato companies." The recover from their surprise, and then a --life of a country depends upon its ability question was put to the witness, whe to sell its products to the world, and replied that he knew the oath well, Mr MARTIN is reported as sayingCount rules-and regulations, bound in We are trying to buiki up big red tape, would not allow of this, how industries, we are in the way now to fever, and the mañ was directed to repeat 4 GOOD ROOMS. Immediate poses. An exact reproduction of a well-largely increase the output of improved the outh again sentenge by sentence after sweeping in the interpreter. This having been done, known Spa at half the price.provement in the preparation of maguey his evidenes was taken,
fibre that promises to more than quad- Blends
perfectly with Spirits, ruple the present output and, to prodier
Before Mr. Lindsell at the Magistracy üfibre-thai-will-not have to seek a market with committing an armed robbery at yesterday three Chinese were charged especially Whisky.
TO LET,
JORMAN COTTAGE, No. 2, Peak Road,
sion.
Apply
PERCY SMITH, SETH & FLEMING, Houghong, 20th August, 1915.
·TO LET.
[875
HARPERVILLE, Garden Road, SEVEN ROOMS, Very Large Dining Room, immediata possession, house in excellent order. Toonis Court and Garden..
Apply PERCY SMITH, SETH & FLEMING. Hongkong, 20th August, 1915, (876
TO LET-FURNISHED. TOREBANK EAST, No. 166, THE PEAK. Tennis Court. From September. Apply
No. 18, Care of "Daily Fress" Office. Hongkong, 18th August, 1815, [870
TO LET. Ouilding an STONEHENGE TAROM 1st September, that part of the No. 5. Robinson Road, now in the occupation of the Nippon Yusen Kaisha, particularly suitable for a Hoarding House,
Apply to
DAVID SASSOON & Co., ISTD. Hongkong, 10th August, 1915,
[84%
TO LET.
BRITISH CONCESSION, SHAMEEN.
TIS BEREBY NOTIFIED that the ONE THREE-BOOMED FLAT, size Good
Government are prepared to let as Offices to suitable tenants, ROOMS Nos. 6, 6 and 7. on the Top Floor of the POST OFFICE BUILDING (Now Government Offices) in Pedder Street on a YEARLY tenancy.
Farther particulars and conditions of letting may be obtained on application at the Once of the Director of Public Works.
W. CHATHAM. Directar of Public Works, Hongkong, 3rd August, 1915.
NOTICE.
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ANY EUROPEAN, Non-Asiatic Indian A desiring to leave the Colony should apply
at Non, will be subject to both landing in writing for permission to doICE, 3 least
Captain SorseINTENDENT OF POLICE, at 48 hours before the intended hour of departure, giving name, nationality, age, sex, height and occupation of the applicant, and stating the name of the steamer or other vessel or the hour of the train by which the applicant wishes to leave. Applicants should apply in person for their passes at the CENTRAL POLICE STATION between the hours of § à M. 30 1. P.K. `and f. P., to 4 PM, daily.
No Claims will be entertained unless accom. panied by short delivery, uote or list of excep tions taken at the time of delivery to Consignes and signed for and on behalf of the Pacific Mall 8.8. Co.
All Claims must be filed on or before 7th Bryt, otherwise they will not be recognised.
E. G. MORTON,
Agent.
Hongkong, 24th August, 1915.
8.8. "CORDILLERE."
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COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIEE MARITIMES.
NOTICE
YONBIGNEES of Cargo from London is connection with abore Steamer are hereby informed that their Goods with the exception of Opium, Tressers and Valuables are being lauded and stored at their risks into the hazardous and/or extrs basardons Godowns 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 Consignees before NOON TO-DAY requesting it to be landed
here.
Bill of Lading will be countersigned by the Undersigned. Goods remaining unclaimed after the 38 August, at Noon, will be subject to rent and landing charges,
All Claims must be sant in to me on or before
the 3rd September, or they will
ropewlod.
not be
All damaged packages will be examined Monday, 31st August. at 10 AM.
No Fire Insurance has been effected.-
P. THOMAS,
Agent.
Hongkong, 24th August, 1915.
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FOR SALE.
DACIFIC MAIL 8.8. Cors GODOWNS, PAC
Nos. 1 and 2, connected by covered alleyway--located on Section B Marina Lot No. 243, Kennedy Town, Crown Rent $180.00 per annum, together with permanent STEEL PIER opposite Gedowns, and upon which the Crown Rent is $300.00 per annum.
STEAM LAUNCH AMERICA," in fret class condition, having been stripped and thomaghly overkanted in 1914.
BUOYS WITH THEIR MOORINGS, both in first cless condition, having been recently thoroughly overhauled and reizid with new mooring chains.
+
For further information apply to-
apply R. C. MORTON, Agent Hongkong, 24th-Angust, 1915,
(888
Hongkong, 10th July, 1918,
TO LET
|738
FFICES in ST. GEORD'S BUILDING
Oond Floor, Overlooking Harbour
immediate possession,
Apply to-
SHEWAN, TOMES & C Hongkong, Sed Dovember. 1914. [39
TO LEE.
A HOUSE in Kautsford Terrass
Kowloon.
Apply--
THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST. MENT & AGENCY Ca, Izo. Hongkong, 1st March, 1915
TO LET. From 1st March,
ODOWN, No. 6. Doddall Street. Apply
$45
A, B. AVASTA,
Care of E. PABANNY,
No. 1, Daddell Street. Hongkong, 2nd February, 1915,
No
[244
Nathan Road,
TO LET.
TO. 4, "FAIRVIEW,"
Kowloon, No. 3, DES VOUX VILLAS, 52, THE PRAK, HAZELDENE," No. 53, Robinson Road, 5 ROOMS with Garden and Tennis Court.
No. 3, THE ALBANY." ROOMS, in Daddell Street. "ROSENEATH." 2, Hankow Rd., Kowloon, Na 6, BELILIOS TERRACE No. 25, BELILIOS TERRACE, with entrance on Conduit Eoad,
Ofice and Godown accommodation. Apply
"A little learning is a dangerous thing Drink.deep or touch not the Pyerino Spring There shallow drafts intoxicate the brain
And drinking deeply sobers us.
sugar, we are making
Acording to the
of
but one that the market will look for, and while we are doing all this we come story of the complainant, eight men
Hang Han village. face to face with the fact that the line of steamships we most depended upon to armed with revolvers and knives. The Frutocat his ship, some of them being carry our goods to the markets of the second defendnat held ge revolver to pop- United States, goes out of business and plainant's head, and threatened to kill. leaves us without bottoms." Incidentally him, while another man, not in custoty. i might be remarked that-if-there is looked after the wife paying cargo in the Philippines the then ransacked.
The places wat again." Fope #ll be no lack of shipowners eager to were dissatisfied with the amount
The rubbers apparently carry it to any destination. But Mr-mungy secured, and rach of the three MARTIN is evidently much faken up with defendants, in turn threatened to kill the ident of the Philippine Islands, having [him if die did not diselow the whereabout its own steamship lines. He is thoroughly of his money, opposed to a policy of subsidising the robbers think they should only take Complainant's wife told stesses, believing that the money would money (in accordance with times honoured be turned to better account if
custom presumably), and thrt they should. invested in ships which would be under not take life.
On leaving the robbers its immediale control, and he does not greatly pained the complainant by tak- regard a Philippine murine as "an idle ing away his pairs of shoes, of dream of an idle fellow.** He Favours which, it would seem; he was very proal. a bond issue as a means of obtaining the The case was remanded,
PINTS 85 Crs. PËR Doz. SPLITS 50 Crs.
TRADE
MARK
A.
T. F. GRIFFITH, LTD..
Canton, Canton, 28th July, 1915.
(798
TO LET.
S. WATSON
& CO., LTD.,
necessary capital. We longing, luser
that it will be theny years yet before we de afvek of vessels owned by the Gov. | virnment of the Philippines plying acress the Pacific: but with the wonderfal
LAUNCH AT TAIKO0 DOCKYARD.
Another addition to the already large
FROM HIGH ROOMDD Lesidences in
ROM 1st September next, desirable SIX-RATED WATER MANUFACTURERS. Prognssive islanders of the North in ceremony this respect canot be regarded as n Bastings. extruvugant_expectation, Meantime - the
Broadwood and Wong-Nel-Chong Roads, the latter commanding Fine View of the Race Course.
For terms and particulas, apply tom
THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST. MENT & AGENCY Co., LÆD. Hongkong, 16th July, 1915.
[767
TO LET.
DEATH.
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DA ROZA, Ou the 24th August, at 54, Elgin Street, Hongkong, LYLIA MARIA, the beloved daughter of Mr. and Mrs. PELAJIO OSCAR DA Roza, age 10 months. Shanghai papers please copy.
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LONDON OFFIC: 181, FLEET STREET, E.C.
H TORRES BUILDINGS, ready for HONGKONG OFFION: 10, Des VOUI ROAD C TOUSES in LYEEMOON VILLAS and occupation from the 1st August next.
Apply to
SPANISH DOMINICAN PROCURATION, -Hongkong, 10th July, 1815.
NOTICE.
[501
TO LET A HOUSE Observatory Villar
Apply 60-
ARBATOON V. APCAR & Co. Hongkong, 6th July, 1915,
[729
TO LET.
TO LET
The Daily Press.
HONGKONG, August 25th, 1816.
SHIPPING ON THE PACIFIC.
Miss
history of Japan's shipping development feet of vessels owned by the China in wind, especially in the last twenty Navigator Co., Ltd., was successfully years, some attempt in the near future launched at Taikoo Dockyard yesterday. on the part of the Chinese and possibly morning, when the str. Shandung grace- the Filipines as well, to emulate the fully entered the water the naming
being performed by
The Shuntung, which is a sister-ship passenger trade over The Pacific has of the ste. Kinkiung at present on the become a virtual monopoly of the Shanghai, Hongkong and Canton run. Japanese, but we cannot doubt that when and is intended for the same trade, the great war comes to an end there will measures 120 feet long over all, 41 foot be much more British competition on the beam, 24ft. 9iu.. moulded depth, and 2,700 Pacific than is at present the case, gross tons, and is built of Siemens-Martin- steel to senntings approved by the British Corporation. The vessel is
A mail for Europe rit Siberia cluses, designed to carry a large -deadweight to-morrow at 3 p.m
cargo ou limited draught. A cellular - Riable bottom for water ballast extends al fore and aft, and the forward and offer peaks are also arranged for water
Sir Frederick Lugard arrived in London from Nigeria on July 21st, in capital
health,
ballast.
Accommodatio
is provided on the bridge deck for Europian passtugers and on the main deck amidships for s large number of Chinese steerage passengers, first-class Chinese passengers, while a house is fitted alt to accommodate ofloora thefts and engineers are herthed in a house on the bridge deck. The captain's cabin
Captain F. W. Thicknesse, Royal Garri son Artillery, from Hongkong, has been posted to the Heavy Artillery at Woolwich. THE disappearance of the Pacific Mail hard labour and four hours' stocks, ab A Chinese was sentenced to six months' Company's fine floot of steamers from the Pacific Ocean is nowhere
the Magistracy yesterday, deeply deplored than in
from the str. Kucichow. A long
CLARE & Co.....
Opt' stank
(706
and
1616
more
Manila
2
Mr. K.
for
( Faithfull, solicitor, has,
passengers and crew,
The machinery consists of one set of
cylinders 29 inches, 35 inches and 66 engines of the builders' own make, having triple-expansion, surface condensing
inches diameter with a stroke. of 39. inches, steam being supplied from one
HOLE or PART SHOP in Chater agitation to get the ships of this line WI
Road,
Commodore R. H. Anstruther, G.M.G..and whol-bouse are arranged on the Apply..
to call regularly at the port with a who was promoted to the rank of Rear-
bridge deck. Lifeboats are fitted under view to developing business between the Admiral with seniority-of July 16th, was
davits amidships and on the after dock, Hongkong, 29th June, 1915.
Philippine Islands and the United States placed on the retired list, to date July providing ample accommodation
for particularly with
view to 17th. attracting the large number of American tourists who OND FLOOR No. 1, DUDDELL STREET, crowned with success only a couple of office of seven electric bulls, one dosk visit the Orient, was reported to the police a theft from his for Office or Dwellings, Apply within.
years ago, and now that the benefits of fan and two blades of an overhead fan of Hongkong, 1st June, 1915.
the regular connection are beginning the total value of $51. to be felt, it is naturally regarded as a TO LET.
great pity that the ships should be
taf the Alice large multitubular boiler, also construct- withdrawn entirely from the Pasife. Memorial and Affiliated Hospitals begs toed by the shipbuilders. The working QUE-ROOMED FLATS in Hanoi Rond, By the, passing of the new Seamen's Law acknowledge with thanks a donation of the vessel will attain a speed of 12 knots pressure is. 200 lbs. It is anticipated that with possession in October next. English Baths and Kitchen Ranges, Hot and Cold Water, Electric Light. First Class of Japan.
a splendid gift to the shipping interests to the funds of the hospital.
The Shantung is expected to tako up her run in October. Modern Appointments throughout, including in the United States in recent years to Trading Company, has informed the
Great efforts have been made Water Carriage Srytem.
Mr. Ludio, a, clerk in the Swedish "PENTRHEW," Misden Row, Kowloon, Stimulate public interest in the import police that during the night of the 6-Roomed House, with Tennis Court.
ance to the country of developing a 23rd instant some person stole from "a States, but when it comes to voting ou mercantile marine worthy of the United safe in his office $520 in money.
The Hon. Tronsurer
F Kowloon, and MAY ROAD, Hongkong. from the Bierent China Electric Cazon trial.
-2, MINDEN VILLAS, Kowloon, 5-Reomed House with Tennis Court.
FOUR-ROOMED HOUSES in Gordor Terrace and Salisbury Avenue, Kowloon, FLATS in Nathan Road. Kowloon,
A FLAT in Humphrey's Buildings, Kowloon Apply ko
HUMPHREYS ESTATE & FINANCE
CO., LTD., Alexandra Buildings Hongkong, 17th July, 1915.
TO LEB
1859
shipping measures the coast represen Mr. N. L. Smith, the assistant - Post- tatives, who most appreciate the need, mastor General, was
"WOODBURY," No. 4, Hankow Road, HOUSES in CLIFTON GARDENS, petition,
No. 27. BELILIOS TERRACE, with entrance in Conduit Road. In very good order. ONE GODOWN, No. 8, Barrows Street, Wanchai.
TWO GODOWNS, in Daddell Street,
Kowloon,
"WESTWARD HO," Bonham Road. "MERION," No. 6, THE PRAK, Unfurnished (6 Rooms).
"BOGATE" Austin Road, Kowloon, No. 2, DES VŒUX VILLAS, 51, Prax (Unfurnished).
No. 59, TERPAK (E CAMERON VILLAS. Apply to LINSTEAD & DAVIS,
3rd Floor, Alexandra Balidingt,
Hongkong, 23rd August, 1915,
[1]
bary 725
to
fined 85 at the
are entirely overwhelmed by the repre Magistracy yesterday for allowing his sentatives of the interior whose interests dog
bo at large without Jie in other directions. Thus in spite muzzle. There was an adjournment ja a of most strenuous opposition, especially similar case in which Mr. Nicholls was by the Pacific Coast shipping interests the defendant, who are most affected by Japanese com-
The only business at the meeting of the passed which Sanitary Board yesterday was the grant Conduit Bord. OFFICES, facing the Harbour between the Mail Steamship
delivered a muntal blow at the Pacificing of an application for an offensivo Hongkong Club and Port Office.
Co. especially, and trade licence at No. 2, North Street. as a result the entire fleet has been Mr. G. N. Orme presided, and those also sold to a company operating on the:
present ware Dr. W. W. Pearse (Medical Atlantic. What further shipping de Officer of lealth), Colonel Crisp, Dr. velopments this may lead to on this side Fitzwilliams, and Messrs. Chan Kai THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST of the Pacific it is impossible at present Ming and Ng Hon Tsz, with Mr. Rowen
MENT & AGENCY Co., Las, Hongkong, lai April, 1915,
to forecast, but the reports that an Rowlands (Secretary).
68, THE PHAX "THE RETREAT." 21, WONG-NELCHONG ROAD. GODOWNS, New Praya, Kennedy Town: GODOWNS, * Wandini Road. Apply, alo,
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SUMMER TENNIS. HONGKONG MEN'S DOUBLES. Play has commenced In connection with Men's Doubles of the Hongkong Cricket Club, and the results up-to-date. are as followa
H. Hancock and P. Leigh Bennett (owe 15/1) beat F. Sutton and F. A. Biden (owo 1/0), 8/3, 917,
E. Abraham and W. H. Viveash (own 3/6), beat C. Thorne and pow Wodehouse (owe 2/0), 6/1, 3/6, 6/2.
R. F. Hall and A. Whitmarsh (owe 13) beat C. J. Hewitt and M. M. Manks (owe 15/3), 2/6, 6/4, 6/1..
15/3) heat Dr. Forsyth and Colonel L. N. Murphy and F. W. Cary (own Crisp (own 15), 2/0, 6/1, 6/5..
played off J. R. Food and E. J. To-day the following games will be Mitchell (owe 3/6), 2. R. St Amory and G. Miskin (owe 1/6), W, N. Ford Ormiston and H. A. Nesbit (owe 15/1 and N. E. Kent (owe 15/4) E J. R. de Rome and E. B. Rod (ore 2/6) v. T. W. Hill and A. H. Crew (rec. 3/6).