NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
G.
PUBLIO AUCTION,
PARTICULARS audio Auction Sale,
DARTICULARS and CONDITIONS of
to be held on MONDAY, the 26th day of Jute, 1916, ut 3 r.M., at the Offloor of the PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, by Order of HIS EXOELLENOY THE GOVERNOR, of One Lot of CROWN LAND at Kennedy Town, in the Colony of Hongkong, for a term of 75 vare, with the option of renewal at a CROWN RENT to be fired by the Surveyor of HIS MAJESTY THE KING, for ens further term of 75 years,
Registry No.
PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.
Locality.
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Annual Bent.
Upset Price.
As 'j per ; male [plan. : 1,449 | 10 | 1,770
(about)
Hongkong, 18th June, 1916.
(HOME
ROYAL HONGKONG GÔLF CLUB.
NOTICE.
TROM TO-DAY till 31st July, and
thereafter ponthly Running Pool
Competitions, under
condi-
HOUSES TO LET
THE HONGKONG DAIF PRESS, SATURDAY, JUNE 17TH, 1916.
TO LET-FURNISHED.
"DDESLEIGH, 5, Bows Road, for 2 or
3 months from end of July. Apply to
MOWBRAY 8. NORTHCOTE, "
THE HONGKONG LAND INVESTMENT AND
„Asuner Co., LTD,
TO LET.
Rfrom 1st August, 1916, or earlier.
(OCKLANDS," No. 7, Robinson Road,
Apply-
M J. D. STEPHENS,
18, Bank Buildings.
TO LET.
1800
JUROPEAN OFFICES, from 1st July, comprising the First Floor of No. 23, Des Voeux Road Central.
Apply to---
FOUR
ALEX. ROSS & Co.
TO LET.
(700
VIOUR ROOMS at the Upper Terminus
with usual Servante' Quarters. Very convenient. Electric Light and Water Carriage System,
Apply 10-
PEAK TRAMWAYS Co.
1790
TO LET.
141,
Partly
Come will be held at Happy Valley and G Furnished, it required; suitable. furt
Deep Water Bay as follows:-
Ladies' Pool.
Gentlemen's Pool.
3 Mixed Foursome Pool.
A charge of 50 cents per card will be made and the proceeds will be apportion nd equally between Pool Winners and The Star ande Garter Hospital " Fund.
Over Deep Water Bay Competitors can only use THREE QUARTERS of their Handi-
Day.
In the Mixed Finsame Competition "Competitors may change partnera ng often as they wish.
LADY GEORGE NEVILL'S “QUEEN'S WORK FOR WOMEN MEDAL”
Mets.
For all details apply to
GLENSHIEL." Care of "Daily Press Office. (783
TO LET FURNISHED.
INTIMATION
SPEND YOUR
VACATION
IN
BAGUIO
(PHILIPPINES
VITY Built, os Pino Chad Hill Swept by
Cool and Refreshing Breezes
5,000 FEET above SEA. LÍVEL. 65 F. AVERAGE TempraTUBE. or Autombile from
Eight hours by Rail Manila.
GOLF, TENNIS, Polo. MOUNTAIN CLIMBING T
ALTITUDES OF 9,00) FEET.
FINEST AUTOMOBILE TOADS
IN THE WORLD.
Automobile and Horse Race” Tacks FIRST CLASS HOTELS
For Information, address:--
THE CITY SECRETARY, BAGUIO, PL,
or nearest Office of Tros, Cookit Sos.
(798
NOFIOR
NY EUROPEAN, Non-Azisha or Indian
A desiring to leave the Colcay shouldtapply.
in writing for permission to do so to the Ciptain
[0, 159, TÈв PEAK, from midle July to SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE, milenark
iddle October For particulars apply.
No. 9, Care of "Daily Press" Office. [780
TO LET.
On Saturday and Sunday 24th and F Board. Every convenieros.
gith inst., a Lading? Foursome Competi- tion under Medal Play conditions will take place over Deep Water Bay for two "Lady George Nevill's Queen's Work for Women Medals kindly presented for competition by Lady May.
Threeights of joint handicap w be
used
Entrance Fre 50 cents per Couple per Card: us many Cards as wished may ha taken out.
Competitors my ply with different partners.
The sun realised from Entrance Fres will be sent to the Queen's. Work for
Women Fand.
Hongkong, 17th June, 1916.
NURNISHED ROOMS, with or without
Apply
"ROARD," Care of "Daily Press" Office. [778
TO LET.
FFICES on 1st Floor, No. 3, Queen's Road Central, at present in the scenpation of The Chins Fire Insurance Co., Ltd.
Apply to m
CHINA FIRE INSURANCE Co., LTD. (622
48 hours before the intended hour of departure, giving name, nationality, uge, tax, 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 winkin to | leave, Applicants should apply in person for their passes at the CENTRAL POLICE Station between the hours of 9 AM)to 1 P.M. and 8 P.M. 10 4 P.x. daily. By
Hongkong, 10th July, 1915.
FOR SALE.
77
INTIMATION
WATSON'S
OLD
VERTICAL MARINE ONE SET
ENGINES, with three cylinders of 15 inches, 24 inches and 40 inches diameter, with Condenser and three blige directing mps, complete. Also boxes, one reducing valve, two discharge valves, one set double safety valves, one steam distribating valve
with valves, one bulkhead flange
for main injection valve, and one spare condenser door, all having been formerly
used in connection with the afore
In 1004 and been in use
Bail
I engines Built in
1,093 lbs.-Self-Hardening Steel. 1,877 lbs. A. Turning Stool 998 lbs.-Oval Chisel Steel.
K. M.
MMING. Hon. Secretary.
[805
·TO LET.
FFICES in Princes Building.
Apply to-
SHEWAN. TOHES Co.
BRUTER,
* & Co
[672
only 14 months.
NOTICE.
REUTER, BROCKELMANN & Ca- (IS LIQUIDATION)."
REDITORS are required to send in their an so the Under signed, St. George's Building, Chater Road, on or before FRIDAY, the 30th June, 1916..
SHEWAN, TOMES & Co- aleb Liquidators. 2
1797 Hongkong. 1st June, 1916
NOTICE.
WM. MEYERINK & C
H. TTMCKE.
ALL CREDITORS requested to send
In their Claims to the Undersigned on or before 30th June, 1910.
ALEX. ROSS & Co,
4, Des Vivux Road, Liquidators.
(758
Hongkong, 31st May, Did
WANTED.
TO LET...
FFICES on 1st Floor, No. 9. Queen's
Road Central (In Ice House Street).
WILKINSON & GRIST.
Apply to
69)
TO LET
EAST, AVENSHILL
Puk
Survants' Quartēm, de. Vasant lat November
Apply
DEACON, LOOKER, DEACON &
JHARSTON.
RVing on a Hond
TO LET
FOREIGN ASSISTANT fur-Book Orice A SMALL DOWN PRINCE'S
of Local Shipping Company. Previous
experience easential..
For particulars apply to
BOOK OFFICE," Care of "Daily Press Office.
Hongkong, 10th Jun, 1916,
(755
WANTED.
TITISHED Seeks Employment, tempor.
BTS
ary or otherwise. Many years' experi ence in the East. Excellent references and testimonials No objection to outports.
Apply ---
"X. I. Xy Care of "Daily Press" Office. Hongkong, 30th May, 1916.
1746
F
WANTED.
OR Singapore, CHINESE CLERK with
a good knowledge of Chinese Characters;
BUILDING
For particulars eto, explana THE HONGKONG CENTRAL ESTATE,
LTD.
665
TO LET.
0
From 1st May.
FFICES, 2nd Floor, Bt, George'e Baild-
ings. Arply to
SHEWAN, TUMES &Co.
(518
#TO LETA
Knutsford Terraos,
Kowloon
2,896 lba Round Puncking or Turning
Steel
and
One hundred Kilos Metal Packing, Open to Offers.
Fer further particulars, apply to
GEO. PLAMMERT, 4, Duddell Street.
1411
FRENCH LESSONS
4. MOUSSION,"
15. MOALISON HILL HOTE
732
A.
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BROWN
BRANDY
THE
PEG O' MY HEART.
S. WATSON
CO., LTD.,
CANTON RAILWAY OUTRAGE.
AMERICAN MISSIONARY
KILLED.
local companies, of interest, received by mortgagees, and of tents paid to inves, tors in the purchase of landed properties: in Hongkong, the tax, it is estimated, would amónnt to a very small percentage;
Further details of the dastardly derail- and it could from time to time be reduced ment and "hold-up" of the express from as a portion of the war loan was paid Cauton to Kowloon, between Sun Tong off, and eventually cease altogether. By and Nam Kong (about 21 miles from this means every individual member Canton) show that an American mission-- of the community, whatever may be his arys named Hammond,“und two Chinese station in life, would be encouraged to passengers were killed, and 26 Chiness save, by denying himself luxuries or injured. Mr. Hammond was travelling unnecessaries, and would have the satis in front in the third-class coach neprest faction of feeling that he had assisted the engine. The wonder is that the the British Empire, and had rendered casualty list is not appreciably greater. more secure the future of this Colony. The robbers had planned the "hold-up” and at the same time, had made a good very cleverly, and two lengths of rail investment for himself.” As our readers were taken up near a sharp bend, round know, a six per cent. War Loan of two which the driver could not possibly see. millions sterling was recently raised in The train was travelling at between 30 a very short space of time by the Federatand 35 miles an hour at the time, and ed Malay States, and we should be glad the engine was severely damaged, while to see this Colony follow the example.the two foremost coaches telescoped and Unfortunately, however, the ողից
were smashed. The driver and fireman not parallel, for, unlike the miraculously esenped, but the passengers - F.M.S., Hongkong does not enjoy the ad- in the front couches were all either in- vantage of a fixed currency, and conse-jured or suffered a severe shock, Wo quently difficulties would arise in connee. understand that there were about 180 tion with exebange. Even if the rates of passengers travelling. One of the em remitting money to London could beplogs on the train, who happened to be fixed for a long term in advance, the in the kitchen, was severely scalded by interest would be paid by the Home hot water, and he fell back on to the Government in sterling and might, there stove, iwing also severely burned on the fore, when converted into dollars repre- back. sent considerably less than five per cent. A terrible panic cusure, and the fright on the sum · invested. The difference of the passengers was aggravated when would, presumably, have to be ad they found themselves held, up by a well- justed by the Local - Government, but armed and desperate gang of robbers' that might involve. the raising by They were relieved of practically every taxation of more than one per cent,thing they possessed save the clothing Again, some provision would have to be they were wearing, and the robbers then- made, we think, for clerical assistane in keeping the accounts, and this would Information reached Canton, and a involve a further charge. In all the cir. break down gang and other assistance cumstances it seems better to encourage was speedily sent to the scene of the out- people to purchase Exchequer Bonds, rage Trains ran from Canton to the and facilities to this end might well be spot where the rails had been torn up, Kowloon also afforded by the Local Government pur and the authorities at chasing a quantity themselves and offer despatched help. The passengers and ing them for sale at the local Post Offices baggage acre transferred, and arrived at Kowloon at 4.30 p.m. Trains were run involved by this transaction-and if they at the day's rate of exchange. Any loss
As usual, the only delay, of about half an hour, licing occasioned when the are bought while exchange is high the risk is small and by the payment of passengers were transferred. Early yes- insurance and freight could be raised terday morning the track was reported
all clear again: faxation. It seems probable that the payment of Income-tax by these living outside the United Kingdom will be waived by the Home Government, and, even if this concession is not generally Bay The hudy was brought down by granted there is no reason, under special train last evening for internent in Hong- circunstances, why it should not be mads
kong.
in the case of Hongkong. The Home Government has agreed to pay a clear five_por_cent interest on the F.M.S.-lean, and if the local Government decides to -purchase a considerable quantity of Ex- chequer Bonds such action would doubt- less be regarded as equivalent to a loan and five per cent. interest, free of all charges, would be paid accordingly?
WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS. HONGKONG.
TELLPHONE 616
BIRTH. KEMsoo-On June 10th, 1916, at 255, Amoy Road, Shanghai, to Mr. and Mrs Y. S. Kussoo, a daughter, ·
HONGKONG OFFICE: 10A, Des Votox Road, C. Losnos Ornas: 131, FLEET STREET, - E.C
The Daily Pres
Hosexong, 177H JUNE, 1916
HONGKONG AND THE WAR
LOAN.
Those who think that the war should not be allowed unduly to disturb the even
tonour of our daily life no less than thoss
The total output of the Kailan Mining Administration's mines for the week ending 3rd June, 1916, amounted to 43,904 tab and the ailes to 44,753 tons.
made good their escape.
We understand that Mr. Hammond was . stationed in Hongkong, and that his wife and two children reside at Causeway
DOG PISTINCTIONS. JUDGMENT IN THE SUMMARY COURT.
In the Suminary Court yesterday, Mr. Justice Hazeland, Acting Paisne Judge, delivered judgment in the inse which a Chinese mid-servant named Fong Yee chined $200 damages as the result of injuries she sustained from having been bitten by one of three dogs owned by a neighbour named Chan Wan Chi. The defence was that the deg which bit the plaintiff was not owned by who have been dubbed "perfervid because they consider that all patriots
the defendant, whose dogs, it was stated, the money which can be spared at the
had never been known to bite, anyone, present moment should be devoted to the The farin of ceremony to be observed
In the course of his judgment his vigorous prosecution of the war or to in connexion with the funeral of the late honour dealt with the demeanour of the President is now under the consideration variona witnesses. describing them as the alleviation of the distress and suffer-
favourable according to the impression heing resulting from it will, we imagine of the Authorities. The ceremony in
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created in his mind. Win the course" sympathise with the ilea underlying the vague in other republican countries will
"mny judgment,” also remarked the Puisne project recently outlined in our corres be adopted, there being no precedent in
Judge, where it is
necessary to refer pondence columns by Mr. C. D. Witki, the history of this land to follow. Mr to the sex of the dogs, 1 propose to use. SON. Briedy stated, that project is as
Yuan Koting, the eldest son of the
the words female dog and male dogs" He follows. A local Committee of respon: deceased President, wishes the funeral had to decide three questions. Was the sible men should be formed for the pur to be carried out promptly as he does plaintiff bitten by a dog? If yes, was pose of receiving subscriptions to a six not desire to remain in Peking longer the dog which bit the plaintiff the defen per cent. War Loan of unlimited amount there is necessary. He has decided to
dant's dog? If the dog was the defen in soms as smell as $5. In order to save
return to his provincial home togetherdant's dog, which dog was it? With se the Banks trouble, the Committed with his father's remains as
gard to the first question he decided in would undertake to accept
possible.
the afirmative. With regard to the next The Golf Club is to be congratulated evidence went to show that the de- two questions his honour said that the
ON SALE.
Hthe MEETINGS
【ONGKONG HANSAND REPORTS
of EGISLATIVE COUNCIL for Ses ion, 1915,
REVISED BY 482 MEMPERS,
PRICE:
....35
DAILY PEES OFFICE. Hongkong, 25th February 1938.
TO LET
OFFICES at 3, Connanghi Rozd
HOUSE in CLIFTON GARDENS. tions and pay them in brip-|
OFFICES in King Buildings.
Conduit Read:
Hoon
Its
Now 1 and 2, WEST END TERRACE thirmacives jusuing receipts to the indivinis arrangements for Competitions fendant had a fourth and a big dog, and
No. 1, HILLSIDE" THE PEAK
CANTON,
MENT AGENCY Co., LTD:
32
into a an account specially opened for the purpose,
during the summer. dual investors, each of whom would be from today's advertisement a series of tift, the same dog not being produced in As may be seen that it was this dog which bit the plain. Apply
THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST. entitled to a bond as soon as he had Pool Competitions has been inaugurated Court with the other three. The plain-
subscribed, say, $80 As the rate of in-
over both Happy Valley and Deep Water tiff had stated that the dog which bit terest on the British Government War Bay Courses. For each Card: taken out her was a female dog, and the dog which Loan is five per cent, the extra une per in any of the Competitions a charge of was missing from the Court on the day cent, which it is proposed to pay locally 50 cents will be made, the proceeds being the dogs were produced was a big female
dogs were produced was would, of course, have to be raised by apportioned equally between the pool NID HONGKONG LAND INVEST TWO ROOMER-FLATS in Nathan Road taxation. For this purpose Mr. WILKIN-winners and the Star and Garter THESE ROOMED FLATS in Hassphrey's so suggests the imposition of a tux, for Hospital" Fund. The first series of Buildings, Kowloon.
FOUR-ROOMED FLATS in May Hoad the time being, on incomes derived
Competitions will began over the period with every modern convenience, inleding entirely from local investments. Those from 17th June 1st July, and English Baths and Kitchen Ranges, Hot Water and Wales Carriage Byabam A few who have invested their savings here after dry latter date will be continued
would be required mainly for translation thorough knowledge of English essential A HO
work.
TAMA KAB. C., Apply
Care of Daily Press" Ofec. Hongkong, 20th May, 1916.
FOR BALE.
[741
NE 104 B.H.P. HORNSBY ACKROYD
OIL ENGINE complete with and
·MENT & AGENCY Co., Ltd.
TO LET.
[37
TO LET.
Kowloon, e, p
dog.
He gave judgment for plaintiff for 8120-
and costs.
THE CHAIRMAN'S TEXT.
coupled direct to one 8 RW. Continuous: TO.4, DES VOUX ROAD CENTRAL | Flata aposially designed to socommodate three he very pertinently points out would monthly The Committee desire the House of Commons, Appeal Tribunal res
Current Shunt Wound Dynamo of 50/70 volie with shunt rsoulator. ANS
ALSO ONE SWITCHBOARD for ACCUMULATORS, DYNAMO, de, complete with instruments for 100 Ampat d
For further particulars spply toọn n
LINSTEAD & DAVIS, Aleandra Beildings.
First Floor,
THE COMMODIOUS DWELLING OR TOOMED HOUSES in Gordos fail; for want of funds, to bring the war
HOUSE, with Offices, Servanta' Quarteru, eto,
banhelors at ramponable rentage
renisks. Immediate probably luse all were Great Britain to they are to a successful conclusion, and they are, therefore, the persons who should reader peemiary assistance. Having regard to the large sum distributed in dividends by
No. 14, SHAMEEN, CRNTON, from 1st June, at Terrace and Salisbury Avenue, Kowloon. present in the occupation of the Imperial Apply to m Russian Consulate.
IPHERYS STATE & FINANC# Apply to
Do Lab Alaxannes Buildings
DAVID BABB00N & Co., LED. (415
103
To a conscientious objector before the hearty co-operation of all members in cently, the chairman (Mr. Donald Mac making a success of the Competitions, as lean, M.P.) said i every little helps, and if the Club You have given me a lot of texts, and
Dow I'll give you one. Look up Num members enter into the spirit of the bers xxxi, verse 6, and you will find Competitions, this well deserving Hos these words, Shall your brethren go to pital Fund should appreciably benefit. war, and shall ye sit here?!