NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.
TT IS HEREBY NOTIFIED that an
I INTERIM DIVIDEND of £230 per Share, subject to deduction of Income-Tax has been declared for the HALF-YEAR uding 30th June, 1916, at rate of 2/3) per Dollar.
The DIVIDEND will be Payable on and after MONDAY, the 14th August, 1916, at the Offices of the Corporation, where Share- holders are requested to apply for Warrants
The REGISTER of SHARES of the Cor- poration will be CLOSED from MONDAY, the 31st July, to BATURDAY, 12th August, 1918 (both days inclusive), during which period us Tansfer of Stures can be Registered.
By Order of the Court of Directors,
N. J. STABB,
Chief Manager. Hongkong, 11th July, 1916.
1504
THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST- MENT AND AGENCY CO., LTD.
AN
INTIMATIONS
WAR CHARITIES.
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, JULY 12m 1918.
MEETING OF THE GENERAL
COMMITTEE
OF THE WAR | the COUNCIL CHANG, TO MORROW CHARITIES FUND will be held in (THURSDAY), July 13th at 4.30 pm. to consider the following Resolution ---
"That the Executive Commities be authorised in their discretion, to make allocations of funds in hand beyond those rensanably required for
HOUSES TO LET
DREN
TO LET.
▶REMISES at present occupied by CHS. J. GAUPP & Co., Alemadra Buildings, Chater Reail.
Apply on premisen er tom
LOWE, BINGHAM & MATTHEWS,
Liquidators.
TO LET
(709)
the Hongkong Hospital for the OS on 1st Floor, No. 9, Quson's
Royal
Flying Corps, Bryanston Square, London, among (for the pre- sent) the following objects :---
Local Working Parties, Y.M.C.A Hut Fund.
Homes for Sailors Blinded in the
Was
The Star and Garter Hospital. Officers Families Fund.
Red Cross
Pipe and Tohacen and Cigarettes
Fund,
with further authority to subscribe in their discretion a sum not exceed 3200 to any other object not included in the above
B. R. HALLIFAX: Honorary Secretary, War Charities Committee.
and HALF DOLLARS per Share for and any other business the six months ending 30th June, 1916, will be Payable on WEDNESDAY, 26th July, on which date Dividend Warrants may be btained on applleation at the Company's Office
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Com- pany will be CLOSED from WEDNESDAY, the tath, to WEDNESDAY, the 26th July (both days inclusive), during which period no Transfer of Shares can be Registered... By Order of the Board of Directors,
A SHELTON HOOPER, Secretary. Hongkong, Lith July, 1910,
FOR SALE.
1895
ONELE
NE 3ins. NEW TYPE TAPPET STEAM
Spares, also ONE STEEL VERTICAL TUBE BOILER, with all Fittings, Working Pressure H0 lbs. per square inch, mounted on trolley.
For full particulars apply-
GILMAN & Co. [808
CLEARANCE SALE.
CHS. J. GAUPP & Co.
(IN LIQUIDATION),
Alexandra Buildings, Chater Road.
OLD, Silver and Nickel Lever Watches
Go English, America and Swiss
manufacture.
Gold and Gem Jewellery
Surveying and Nautical Instruments.
Nautical Books.
etc., etc., etc.
10% discount off pre-war prices. for CASH ONLY.
LOWE, BINGHAM & MATTHEWS,
Liquidators.
Hongkong, 19th July, 1916,
:[807
ORGAN RECITAL
ST. JOHN'S CATHEDRAL,
THURSDAY, JULY 13rn,
AT 9.15PM. Vocalist:
MR. FRANK AUSTIN.
Hongkong, 11th July, 1016
Hongkong, 10th July, 1910.
AUCTIONS
PUBLIC AUCTION.
893 ·
THE Undersigned has received instructions
to sell by Public Auction.
ON TRIDAY,
the 14th July, 1916, comaancing at 2.30 PM, at the Toro Kisen Karua's Godown
(and
orwards at Messrs. II. SKOTT & Co.'s
Godown), Kennedy Town,
SUNDRY SHIP'S GEAR
ex ss. "CHIYO MARU
Comprising
Steam Winches, Boat Davits, Brass Port Scuttles and frames, Brass Saloon Window: Frames and Windows, Electric Fans and Lamps, Copper Whistle and Syren, BrasÁ
Road Central (In Ico House Street). Apply to
WILKINSON & GEIST.
691
TO LET
TWO-STORIED EUROPEAN HOUSE, at No. 19, Kennedy Road Basti Consisting, of Four Rooms with Bathrooms and Orthouses Complete...
Apply
YOUNG HEE, *10. Das Vœux Road Central. [838
TO LET.
A SMALL DOWN in PRINCES
BUILDING
For particulars, etc., oppignir: THE-HONGKONG CENTRAL ESTATE,
A Kowloon
Apply
HOUSE
LTD.
TO LET!
800
I Knutsford Terra00,
THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST. MENT & AGENCY Co., Lan.
[37
Ong
TO LET.
From 1st May,
FFICES, 2nd Floor, St. George's Build.
Apply to
SHEWAN, TOMES. & Co. [518
TO LET.
Sigual Gun, Engine Room Telegraphs and A HOUSE, in Observatory Villas, Kowloon,
Compasses Electric Water-tight Shutter Hox,
Copper and And
and Brass Steam Pipes, etc., ote.
One Searchlight.
NB-Further sales will be notified Inter.
On View nowad
Catalogue on application.
TERMSCash on delivery.
GEO. P. LAMMERT, Auctioneer.
[898
Hongkong, 10th July, 1916.
PUBLIC AUCTION, AHEUndersigned has received instructions.
to sell by Public Auction
TH
Ox TUESDAY,
the 18th July, 1910, commencing at 2:30 PM., At the Toyo Kissy Kargia's Godown (and afterwards at Messrs. H. SKOTT & Coa
Godown), Kennedy Towns
SUNDRY SHIP'S GEAR AND FURNITURE,
ex s.s."Co Maru, Comprising --- Lextlur-Covered Arturisirs, Revolving Saloon Cimirs on Iron Frames, Wooden Folding Chairs, Nickolled Brass Bedsteads, Iron Bunk Frames and Mattresses, Patent Folding Washstands, Oak Writing and Contre Tables, Mirrors, Coloured Glass Windows, Mattresses, Rugs and Carpets, etc., gtc, etc.
On View now
Catalogue on application. TERMS: Cash on delivery.
Apply to--
ARBATOON V. APCAR & Co.,
14, Des Voeux Road.
1311
¿TO LET.
ROCKLANDS," No. 7, Robinson Road,
from 1st August, 1916, or earlier,
C
Apply
46
M. J. D. STEPHENS,
18, Bank Buildings.
[800
TO LET FURNISHED.
TDDESLEIGH," o, Bowen Road, for 2 or
months from and of July Apply today to
MOWBRAY 8. NORTHCOTE, THE HONGKONG LAND INTESTMENT AND AGENCY CO., LTD.
TO LET
(803
FFICES on 1st Floor, No. 3, Queen's Road Central, at present in the ecetipation of The China Fire Insurance Co., Tatou
Apply to CHINA FIRE INSURANCE CO, LTD.
OFFICES
(801
GEO. P. LAMMERT, Auctioneer. Hongkong, 1th July, 1916..
BBO
TO LET
FEICES in Prinors Building
Apply 10-
G.
R
THE WEST POINT BUILDING COMPANY, LIMITED.
AN
N INTERIM DIVIDEND of TWO DOLLARS per Share for the six months ending 20th June, 1916, will bo Payable FRIDAY, 21st July, on which date Dividend Warrants any he tainer
application at the Company's Office. The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from FILIDAY, the 14th July, to FRIDAY; this 21st July (both days inchsive), during which period no Transfer of Shares can be Registere
By Order of the Board of Directors,
A.
HOOPER, Seerotary to
SHELTON
PUBLIC AUCTION,
TO.
(622
SHEWAN, TOMES & Co., Liqoidators, BUTER, BROCKELMANN & Co
(672
TO LET.
DES VEUX ROAD CENTRAL, NODES TEX
P PARTICULARS and CONDITIONS of – THE
COMMODIOUS DWELLING
Russian Consulate,-
Apply 10m2
the letting by Public Auction Sale, to HOUSE, with Ollora, Servonio' Quarter, an be held on MONDAY, the 17th day of July, 1916, at 3 P... at the Offices of the No. 14, SHAMERE, CANTON, from 1st June, at PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, by Order of present in the occupation of the Imperial His EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR, of Que Lot of CROWN LAND at Meb Lun Street, in the Colony of Hongkong, for a torm of 75 yours, with the option of renewal at & CROWN RENT to be fixed by the Surveyor of HIS MAJESTY THE KINO, for one farmer
THE HoxAKONG LAND INVESTMENT & term of 75 years.
Aorsey Co., LTD,
General Agents for
THE WEST POINT BUILDING Co., Ltd.
Hongkong, 7th July, 1916,
NOTICE.
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REGISTRATION OF PERSONS ORDINANCE 1916
ALL Persons not exemplo who remain
in the Colony for more than one week
are required to register themselves at the Office of the CAPTAIN SUPERINTENDENT Potics.
OF
(a) In the case of Residents in the Colony,
before July 23rd, 1916.
(b) In the case of new arrivals, within one
date week of arrival.
The following are exemptert-
PARTICULAR OF THE LOT.
No. of Sale.
Registry No.
Leauty!
Boundary Meremanta
- (Approximate).
Square feet.
L'heet Prics
fert too.
Feet
wile | Janï2:1,0:0
14,4,134
DAVID SASSOON &900, LTD.
TO LET
(FFICES at 1, Connan.bt Road
91, WONG NET-CHONG ROAD, OPY ES 1 King's Beltzaga. HOUSE is "ULIFTON GARDENS,
Conda't Boad.
Na I, HILLSIDE,” THE PSAX, Now, and 8, WEST END TERRACE, CANTON;
Apply
THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST MENT & AGENCY Co., LTD.
TO LET.
32
INTIMATION
JUST ARRIVED
excluded counties. automatically under the Irish Parliament unless otherwise determined in the macon time by the Imperial Parliament. Mr. REDMOND declared that in his opinion the Government had gone to the extremist limits of concession; but if the proposals were frankly neronted by the Unionists as a basis of agreement and penes the Nationalists would accept them in the same spirit, Mr. W. O'BRIEN, however, abjected to Ireland bring reduced to “n thing of shreds and patches. Sir EDWARD CARSON denounced the proposals as a sentence of death with a stay of SIR ROBERT BURNETT xrcution for six years, and, in behalf
PER 8.8 ISHIMA MARU.
GIN
It has been decided to start a Police Reserve Club, and suitable premises. having been secured in Ice House Street, the Club will be opened at the end of the month.
A Uhinaman has reported to the Palice that he has been robbed of 8306 in notes. and subsidiary coinage. The alleged theft took place in the Fuk Le boarding- house, Connaught Road Central
My Dixon, formerly of the firm of Wil- kinson & Grist, and who left the Colony for home a few months ago, has joined the Officers Training Corps, and expects. to proceed to one of the war areas in the very near future.
of Ulster, demanded that the time-limit should be removed. It was further ob jected that, while a plebiscite of the whole of Ulster would almost certainly The Hongkong Land Investment and result in a decision to remain outside Agency Co., Ltd, have declared an in- the Home Rufe schieme, a vote taken on terim dividend of 33. dollars per share the lines suggested would with equal for the six months ending June 30th certainty result in only part of Ulster The transter books of the Company will electing to remain outside. Antrint, be closed from Wednesday, July 19th, to Londonderry, Armagh and Down would Wednesday, July súth (notti duya inclu vote overwhelmingly for exclusion; sivu).
OLD TOM
TOMDonegal, Cavan and Monaghan, on the
AND
DRY
taken to the Government Civil Hospital after he had been attended to:
An interim dividend of £2 34. per share, subject to deduction of Income- Tax, has been declared by the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation for the half year ending on June 30th last at the rate of 24. 1fd. per dollar. It will be payable on and after August 14th,
other hand, would be in favour of inclu
Habers of the Police Reserve, Ambul- sion, while in Tyron and Fermanagh, ance Corps rendered first aid to a Chineso where, roughly speaking, there a boy who fell from a tram-car in Des 135,730 Protestants opposed to 113,755
Vieux Road Central. The boy, who sus- Catholics, the result of a vote would btained severe injuries to the head, was indeterminate! That was the position when war broke out, and, by general con- Scat, all domestic differences were thrust into the background in order that the undivided attention of the nation might. be concentrated upon the great struggle, That remained the position until a few days ago, with this difference, that the Home Rule Bill was plaend on the Statute Book in September of 1914 Ôn the condition, that it should not come into force until pecco was restored. The re
Mr. J. W. Hill, of Messrs. Bradley cent rising of the Sinn Fein party, how- ever, has made it desirable that, in the Co enves Hongkong to-day with the present crisis the Imperial Government intention of proceeding to the front, Mi should bes Freed without further delay Hill is very well known in the Colony. from the burden of governing Ireland. He is a keen golfer, and during the ab- In recognition of this fact both Unionistssence of Mr. Cumming un leave he acted and Nationalists have evinced a praise as Secretary to the Royal Hongkong WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, worthy readiness to make entengutans, Golf Clab. Mr. Hill has three bruthers
A. S. WATSON
&
CO., LTD.,
TELEPHONE 016.
13
MARRIAGES
and if the compromise does not meet Corving with the forces, one of whom has with unqualified approval in any quaren badly wounded. The good wisho" fer it is perhaps, the best evidence of its of many friends will go with Mr. Hill in fairness. A Parliament, is to be establish his new sphere of activities
ed at Dublin, but the six Ulster counties a
in which the Unionists have a majority
J. C. Barnard, a chauffeur employed
LYNBORG FERAUSSON,At St. Andrew's Church, Shanghai, by the Very Rev. Dean A, J. Walker, on July 5th, are to remain under the Imperial Parliant the Exile Garage, was fined to at the NEIZS FREDERICK CHRISTENSEN, eldest ment for an unspecified period, and the Hongkong Police Court yesterday for Bon of Mr. and Mrs. C. P. LYNBORG,
of the Chinese Maritime Custerns, to Government promise to give careful and not having the number plate of a car ANNK MARION eldest daughter of sympathetic consideration to any re-suciantly illuminated, when in Queen's. Mr. and Mr Jays FERGUSON, of presentations which may be made to them Road East A Police Reservist pro- the Chinese Maritime Customs, WOLCOTTOAHIER. —At St. Johne Proby the Unionists in the South and West Secuted. Another chauffeur from the sam
Cathedral, Shanghai, on July 5th, by of Ireland. The present representatives garage was charged with not sounding Bishop Graves, Roger D. WOLCOTT, of of Ireland in the House of Commons will his horn while negotiating a corner, but Sonchow, to SIDNEY L OKHLEE, of St. Mary's Hall, Jessfeld.
form the frst Irish Parliament, and the this case was adjourned to allow the Nationalist member, in common with chauffeur to call the occupant of the car the Unionists, will retain their seats at
at the time of the alleged offence. Westminster. The Appeal Court in Dub- lin will be appointed by the Imperial Government, and the Imperial repres sentatives will be responsible for adminis tering the Defence of the Realm Act and other emergoner legislation. This settle-
Hongkong Orzion: 10a, Das Vaux ROAD, C. LONDON OFFIOS: 131, Fixes STRKET, E.C
The Daily Press.
HONGKONG, 12ræ JULY, 1818.
THE IRISH SETTLEMENT.
The main proposals of the Irish settle ment, which Mr. Lloyd GeoRGE bas negotiated, were stated in the House of
MACAO NOTES.
[FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT]
MACAO July 10th.
ment in, of course, merely temporary, and
16 is rumoured that the Sonte Casa- at the conclusion of the war it will come Misericordia is going to cut down its. up for revision and be placed on the same charitable doles. We hope the rumour
footing as other Imperial problems which are to be dealt with by an Imperial Con-
forence The experience gained in the
meantime will be invaluable, and it
.. ► · .
is untrue, for especially at this time. when the prices charged for all the neces saries of life are so much higher than formerly, there are many in our midst Who
are in need of a little Anunciat assistance.
The Chinese at Lappa have formed a committed to look after Chinese interests. in that island.
EXFORTING CASH TÚ JAPAN.
HONGKONG FIRM FINED
| Commons by the Premier on Monday,
To understand their significance it is would not be surprising if many of the necessary to look back to the position fears which are entertained by both in which the Home Rule question was parties should be shown in practice to be left a couple of years ago, The real without justification. Both sides hold point at issue then was the position of hostages, as it were, for even in London the Unionists in Ireland, and especially derry, Antrim, Belfast and Down, which of those in Ulster, under the Govern- | are
predominantly Protestant, the want a scheme. To the minority in the Catholics number well over 250,000, while South and West a measure of representa- in the remaining counties of Ulater they tion was offered, out of proportion to total over 428,000. their voting strength, and special provi 10. 5, MOUNTAIN VIEW, FrAK.
sions were made for the protection and
The case in which Wong Wei Pak end No 12 BEACONSFIELD ARCADE, preservation of religious equality. As a
Wong Yun Tong, of the Chung Tak Ling SHOP
further safeguard, a velo un all legislat No. 9. BURROWS STREET, WANCHAI,tion passed by the Irish Parliament was
firm, of Bonham Strand, were charged GODOWN.
The P. & 0 outward mail steamer with illegally exporting Chinese cash to "ROSENEATH,” No. 4, Hankow Road, vested in the Lord Lieutenant, advised Moolten, with the London mails of the value of $4,500 to Japan, was con- Kowloon,
by an Irish Executive whose area of 20th ultimo, arrived at Bucz on the 9th claded at the Hongkong Police Courb No. 3, CAMERON VILLAS, 63. PEAK. Y CRAIGHIN, EAST, 160, Fon Frax authority would be crextensive with the instant. Unfurnished,
an
yesterday, when a fine of 8100 was im 4-80OMED FLAT to let at the Prax.
legislative power of the Parliament
The P.&O. Homeward nail steamer posed, and the cash was ordered to bo KELLETT CREST, 66, PLAX
Owing to the determined opposition of Morca, with the Hongkong mails of the confiscated. Ulster, the Government, precluded by 3rd ultimo, arrived at Marseilles on the the terma of the Parliament Act from 8th instant making any change in the original Bill without starting de novo, promised an
No
Hongkong, 8th July, 2018
[882
(1) Members of His Majesty's Regular M
Naval and Military Forces.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
TESSES, HUGHES & HOUGH have
received
to 1 by
Public Auction Instruction
(2) Civilians in the permanent employment.get
!!
ON FRIDAY,
of the Colonial Government or of the the 28th day of July, 1916, at 3 o'clock in the Naval
and Military authorities. afternoon at their Bale Rooms, Ice Hous
(3) Members of the Hongkong Volunteer Corps, Hongkong Volunteer Reserve, Hongkong Police Police Reserve. Force, or Special
(1) Consular Officers of Foreign States.
(5)
Street, Victoria, Hongkong,
The following very desirable residential
Property at the Feak
No. 141 WANGHAI ROAD, Large and Spaoir un Godownbas
"SHORNCLIFFY * Garden Road, to let
WOODBURY No.
Has No. 4, Hankow Boad,
situate in Chamberlain Road, 100 yards from Farzihed, & Booms the Peak Tram, Station
Bowk
wires and daughters of persons Penke Hotat adjoining them from 1st May, 1916.--
The
included in any of the 4 clauses specified above
(6) Persons of Chinese Race.
(7) Persons not exceeding 18 years of age. Forens of registration, giving the particulars required may be obtained at the Enquiry Office G.P.D., Hongkong, The Branch Post Office at Kowloon and at all Police Stations.
The penalty for failing to comply with this, Ordinance is a fine not exceeding $50. Captains SCL MISSER
Superintendent of Police Hangtong, 3rd Jane, 1916.
Being
RITRAD BUILDING LOT NO. THE ANAL A1, Plantation Bend, amending Bill enabling any county in
and known by the name of “TREVERBYN.", fak
The property is held under Crown Lease and contains an area of 44,604 square feet.
For further particulars and conditions of sale apply to
MS HASTINGS & HASTINGS,
Vendor & Solicitors,
No. 8. Des Vœux Road Central,
MESSR. HUGHES HOUGH,
The Auctioneers Hongkong, 10th July, 1815,
(892
"HARTING” Austin Bowl, Kewloon,
No. 6 b2ETIOS TERRACE. No. 15, BELILIOS TERRACE, WHE sakrat es on Condat Ecad
TWO GODOWK8, in Daddell Street. No DES VEUX VILLAS, $1, PRAY Unfurnished)AS
NEI PRAX (& CAMERON VILL Apply low ETERTEAD & DAVER
Bak Flour, Alexandra Belling
A mail for Europe vid Siberia closes to-day at 10.30 a.in.
II.E the Japanese Ambassador (the HONGKONG TRAMWAY CO., LTD. Marquía Inouye) had an audience of the King on June 2nd, when the following members of the Japanese Delegation to the Economic Conference in Paris had the honour of being received by His
that Province to contract out of the Home Rule Scheme for six years, if, on a noll of the Parliamentary electors in thit county, & bare majority voted in favour of exelssion. For this purpose Majesty-Baron Y. Sakatani (Preși- the cities of Belfast and Londonderry dent), Mr. Kengo Mori, Mr. 6. Tsuram were to be regarded as counties. At Mr.
The aproximate atatement of traffic receipts for the week ending 8th July rs
follow-
Receipts
Aggregate receipts
for
for 27 weekri
K
the expiration of six years, however, the (Delegates).
This Year. Yabe, and Mr. A. Den Last Year..
Increise
$14,124.
6370,767
19,430
2-7,580
491