NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
ROYAL HONGKONG GOLF OLUB.
NOTICE:
DROFESSIONAL PAIRS: Happy Valley Peng unplayable, the finishing dates for the comsiting rounds of the Professional Pairs are extended one week.
R. M. CUMMING Hon. Secretary ROYAL HONGKONG GOLF CLUB
(770 Hongkong, 2nd June, 1916.
NOTICE.
THE OFFICE of CHINESE MARITIME T CUSTOMS for Kowloon and District will be CLOSED to Public Business on the 8th instant (5th day, 5th moon), being the date of the Summer Holiday.
A. H. HARRIS,
INTIMATIONS
PIRE INSURANOR ASSOCIATION: OF HONGKONG,
No
KING'S BIRTHDAY HOLIDAY, YOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that all FIRE INSURANCE OFFICES will be CLOSED for the Traction of Public Business TO-DAY SATURDAY, the ard, June, 1914
By Order,
Hongkong, 1st June, 1918.
AR LOWE, Secretary.
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MARINE INSURANCE ASSOCIATION OF HONGKONG.
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IS HEREBY GIVEN that all Commissioner of Chinese Custoros. NOTICE NE INSURANCE OFFICES will be ULOSED for the Transaction of Public
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PUBLIC AUCTION. DARTICULARS and CONDITIONS of PAR
the lotting by Public Auction Sale, on TUESDAY, the 13th day of
Business TODAY (SATURDAY) the 3rd June, 1916.d
By Order,
Hongkong, 1st June, 1916
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Secretary
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FFICES on 1st Floor. No. 9., Queen's,
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HAVE admitted as Partner, W ERNEST ALFRED MOUNTFORD O Howe Central (In loo Hosts Bires, WILLIAMS, Incorporated Accountant and Chartered Secretary, into the Business carried on by us at Hongkong, Shanghai, Bingapore and London, under the style LOWE, BINGHAM & MATTHEWS, under
to be held, at 3 Pa., at the Ofices of the PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, by Order of HIS EXCELLENCE THE GOVERNOR, of One Taat Tea Mai, Lot of CROWN LAND in the Colony of Hongkong, for term of 75 years, with the option of renewal at a CROWN BENT to be fixed by the Surveyor which are we shall continue to practice as of His MAJESTY TEN K186, for one further Public Accountants and Auditors.
term of
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COMMERCIAL UNION ASSURANCE
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B. EDWIN LESTER GILBERT ARNOLD has been Appointed from the 1st June, 101 Local Manager in Hong kong of the above Company, In place of Mr. PRACY TESTER, Resigned.
W. H. TRENCHARD DAVIS,
Manager for China, Shanghul
Hongkong, 1st June, 1916.
NOTICE.
AR LOWER
J. E. BINGHAM, F. N. MATTHEWS. Hongkong, 1st June, 1916.
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Wir for July 1st, 1916,
Enghsh-Speaking the Services of: COMPRADORE, with Staff. 950,000 Security Must be active, well-connected, able and willing to push the business.
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CAWASJEE PALLANJEE & Co. Hongkong, 1st June, 1910,
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NOTICE.
TR. II. S. ARDEALLI haring retired MS Firm, his Interest therein Conses as from the 31st May, 1016. The Firm will he carried on by MRS. Z ABDULKYUM and Mz. T. A. TYEBKHAN, the remaining Partners.
H. HIPTOOLA & Co., Milliners and Drapers, 13 and 15, D'Aguilar Street.
Hongkong, 1st June, 1916.
NOTICE
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KEUTER, BROCKELMANN & Co.
(IN LIQUIDATION).
MREDITORS are required to send in their Claims against the above to the Under signed. St. George's Building, Chater Road, on or before FRIDAY, the 30th June. 1910.
SHEWAN, TOMES & CO,.
Liquidators.
Hongkong, 1st June, 1916.
WANTED.
OR Singapore, CHINESE CLERK with good knowledge of Chinese Characters; thorough knowledge of English essential would be required mainly for translation work
WILKINSON & GRIST.
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The office of Chinco Marítimo Customs for Kowloon and district will be closed to public business, on the 5th inst, being the date of the summer holiday."
The total output of the Kailan Mining Administration's mines for the week end- ing 20th May, amounted to 50,312 tons, and the sales during the period, to 40,779 tons.
The Golf Club announces that as play is impossible at Happy Valley, the finish- ing dates for the remaining rounds of the Professional Paris are extended ong week.
official recognition accorded them, the Government hus realised that if we are to advance, or even maintain, our indus trial position we must, as a nation, sim at such a development of scientific research as will place us in a position. to expand and strengthen our industries The Government now admits that it is impossible to contemplate without con- siderable apprehension the situation which will arise at the end of the war unless our scientific resources have pre- viously been enlarged and organised to meet it. The full details of the scheme recently put in operation to meet the needs of the case are contained in a White Paper issued by the Board
The Mainichi says that Germans have of Education, a copy of which has been lately been making efforts to import courteously forwarded to us by the Japanese loan bonds to Japan and to Colonial Secretary of Hongkong. It sell them For example, & few days ago was urged by some that a Ministry of a certain leading Japanese bank in Science should be formed to cope ade Tokyo received an offer for the sale of quately with the problem but, as-is now a large amount of Japanese State.
Government generally known, the
securities held by Germans. As the pro- authorised the establishment of a Composed transaction, if effected, would mittes of the Privy Council with a small have the result of furnishing capital to the enemy, the bank declined to enter- Advisory Council composed mainly of Its Dryness is a feature which eminent scientific men and men actually tain the offer. Our contemporary re- engaged in industries dependent upon marks that as this sort of offer is not It is recognised that unlikely to be made to other banks and has, helped to give this drink the scientific research.
the supply and training of a sufficient stockbrokers in future, it will be necessary number of young persons competent to for them to he on their guard.--Japan popularity it so well deserves.
undertake research can only be secured Chronicle. through the public system of education, and it is hoped that with the establishment and award of Research Studentships and Fellowships greater attention will be given to the study of science in our leading Universities. The. Advisory Council will work largely
The case was concluded at the Magis through sub-committees reinforced by Kata
tracy yesterday in which Allan Cameron, suitable experts in the particular branch.
anunemployed master mariner, was of science or industry concerned, and the
Se charged with wearing His Majesty's. services will by enlisted, as far as posuniform without authority, and in such sible, of pereona actually engaged in scientific trades and manufactures de- pendent on science. The Advisory Coun cil will also act in intimate co-operation
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"ABC Care of " Dally Press Office. Hongkong, 29th May, 1916,
THE HONGKONG WEEKLY PRESH a OHINA OVERLAND TRADE REPORT
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le mor rendy and contains-- Far Eastern News,
Hongkong
Far Eastern Men and the War. YMCA. Development in Hongkong. Volunteer Presentation.
New Crown Solicitor for Hongkong. Lol Chiness Wedding The Late Major Dent. Leading Article
The Work of France. Random Reflections.
Concert at Government HouBE, Cigarette and Tobacco Fund.
The Bandage Making Class.
Amoy and the Allied Roil Cross Funds
A Chain Letter.
Property in Enemy Hands.
Peking Notes,,
Swatow Notes
Marno Notea
Shameen Notes.
Tragic Death of the Acting Resident of
Brunei
Chinese Telegrams.
Three Bomb Outrages at Hankow, Chinese Association.
Prendent Yuan Shih Kai.
Situation in China,
This Morphia Habit în China.
Supreme Court Interpreter Retires.
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The Law Courts.
Tragedy on a Police Launch.
Notorious German Arrested. Local
Big Tits
at Bhanghai
Company Meetings and Reports:
Chce Cotton Spinning Co., Ltd.
Love, Crawford & Co., Shanghai,
IN NAVAL UNIFORM.
CHARGE AGAINST MASTER MARINER.
a manner as to bring contempt upon it. Mr. Orme told the defendant that his name was not in the Navy List, and that ho was not entitled to wear the uniform,
A. S. WATSON & with the Royal Society and the principal and asked him if he were discharged in
CO., LTD.,
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THE COMMODIOTS DWELLING
The Daily Press.
HONGKONG, JED JUNE, 1918
SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY.
July last
Defendant said he was discharged in August, at Belfast. He received a tele- gram from the Admiralty offering him the command of a transport. That was in November.
scientific institutos, and a regular prove- dure for inviting and collecting pro- posals will be established As regards the use or profits of discoveries, the general, principle on which grants will be made by the Committee of Council is that dis
overs coveries made by institutions, associa
His Worship-That was a pretty good. tions, bodies, or individuals in the course
offer of researches aided by public money
Defendant-Yes, and I accepted it, but shall be made available, under proper owing to the delay of the telegram they conditions, for the public advantage. In appointed another man. I have received a memorandum on the suggestion made no notification that I was discharged by the Governments of Victoria and New from the Naval Reserve.
Dotective Cockle said that he could bring evidence to show the state the defendant was in when arrested. He could not walk to the station. although it was only fow vards. He insisted on having a
chair.
South Wales that the scheme for the Hi Worship-You should make sure organisation and development of scienti of your position if you have any doubt fic research should be made applicable to of it. I am quite satisfied that you were the whole Empire, the Committee of not entitled to wear the uniform. Council state that while it may not be possible during the war to undertake, either at Home or in the Overseas Dom THE economic pressure maintained upon
inions, any work involving the concerted Germany by the Allied feets is slowly
efforts of a large number of trained but surely making itself felt. Straws
researchers or the provision of extensive show which way the wind blows, and the
plant or equipment, they are convinced information which trickles through from that during the war it is essential to Berlin to the outside world of foud-riots,
prepare and test, if only on a relatively of the gradual shortening of the meat
small scale, an organisation by which rations and the prospects of the com
the scientific resources of the Empire can munal feeling of the whole populatie mobilised on a large scale immediately démonstrate the efficiency of the blockade. How many however anticipated such a prolonged resistance from a people so
the war is over. There are hopes, there- fore, that in the near future a great
entirely cut off from international trade: Imperial scheme of research directed to In spite of the much vaunted perfection the solution of practical problems of
said that he arrived in the Colony on In answer to His Worship defendant:
December 5th last, and had been out of work for about a month now
His Worship said he regarded it as a very serious offence.
Detective Cockle said he had been instructed to ask for the maximum sen- tence..
Defendant said that at the present time
HOUSE, with Ofices, Servants Quarters, e'a, of German organisation, who could fore-trade and industry may be developed, he was trying to buy ships for a Chinese No. 14. BRAMEEN, CASTON, from lik June, see the almost wonderful resource that and that in this way the advantages arm and also for the French Govert present in the occupation of the Imperial would be displayed in combating the
previously held by the Germans ment. Russian Consulate.
His Worship-You are living on hopes, Apply to ky
hortage of supplies! It is right to give may be wrested from them. Bir
RAY LANKESTER, it will be remember then? DAVID BASSOON & Co., Læn,
Defendant-I could get a ship quick- ly. I hold a Master's certificate. I ask you to deal with me lightly as I acted under a misapprehension.
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or before 30th Juno, 191050 vade kitenda
Passenger List
"NOTICE,
WM. MEYERINK & Co.,
H. TICKE
in their Claims to the Undersigned
one Lidy,
ALEX ROSS & Co., 4, Des Vœux Road, Liquidators
Hongkong, 31st May, 1916.
1758
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VACUUM OIL COMPANY.
HAVE This Day banded over the Hong:
ch
Shipping Notes. Empire Day at Swatow.
Empire Day in Shanghai, Empire Day on Shimeen. Correspondence
Indo-China Affair
The “ Privet Cough ****
In Hongkong Musica} {__
Richs Coolie's Strange Death.
kong Office to Mr. J. H. CONGDON, Ja.. | Alien Enemies Winding-up Ordinance. who will Assume Charge as General Manager | Commercial.____
af the Company, I having This Day Besigned my position as General Manager of the Company's Business in Hongkong and adjoining Territories.
Hongkong, 1st June, 1816.
W. A DOWLEY.
VACUUM OIL COMPANY.
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RW & DOWLEY, having Resigned
Mhis position as conering
this. Company's Business in Hongkong and. adjoining Territories, no longer holda, the Company's Power of Attorner
I have To-day Assumed Charge of thi Company's Business in Hongkong and in adjoming Territories as
Honricong, 18s une
Extra Copies 30 cents each, Cath. Cuples can be posted from thi Olos
to addresses sent; including postage 84
81 Caan for three copies,
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Hongkong 2nd May, 1916.
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the devil his due, and there is no doubt that a remarkable ingenuity has beened, in the discussion which recently raged round them questions, was very emphatic shown by our enemy, in providing sub-
as to what would happen if Great Britain stitutes for those articles which the war Lisa ATM neglected to take steps for the mainten
Core Kowloon
found for most things and wastage has
He predicted that such neglect would THEFE BOOMED FLATS in Humphreys been practically eliminated. The whole result in the ruin and defeat of the Halldings, Kowloon,dags
FOUR BOOMED FLATS in May Road of the scientific forces of Germany have
British Empire within 20 years. with every modern venience, Indiading
concentrated upon these problems, and
first move has been made in the direction English Bathe and Hokon Range Ho Water and Waler Curries Briben. A few the measure of success achieved has un-
Meer Hent papillen he advocated, and there seems little like Rocommodate three
admiration There is, however, another
the opportunity of testing the truth of FOUR-ROOMED HOUSES H. Gordon side to the picture. The science which Tarzoo and Balabury Avenue, Kowken.
his prophecy. has been focussed upon the solution Apply Hom
KUMPARETS ESTATE & FINANCE of the food problems during the recent
Alariariza Buildings
months was in the pre-war days thorough. ly and effesently applied to the solving those problems bearing on trade and industry with the result that the manu
many articles and materials ial to our factories became locali were allos
Pists specially desirasd to Immaliasonably aroused a certain grudging hood, fortunately, of our being gives
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To-day is the King's birthday God save the King. In accordance with His Majesty's request, expressed last year,
there will be no official celebrations The banks and most of the commercial houses be closed, however, and the day will of the usture of a public
bold
The Hon. Tressurez
time he has worn it. He was seen wear- ing it
on April 6th.
His Worship said he would have to
regard it as a very serious offence. He
imposed a fine of $100 with the alterna- tive of a month's imprisonment..
Defendant asked for time, but His: Worship said the money would have to be found in the usual time allowed.
ALLEGED ATTEMPTED ENEMY TRADING
"A charge of attempting to trade with the enemy, to wit the frm of Prottel & Company, Sourabaya, in the Netherlands the Alice Meme East Indies, was brought against Mr-
REDW. Bannister before Mr. JR
Wood at the Hongkong Police. Court. dit: yesterday, fas
HOSDI
Guild 100 and
rail Guild 35.
The case was adjourned until Monday