„ÖVERTISEMENTS
NOTICE.
and After the 12th instant, Mr. T.. DALGO will take charge of the Hong
kor: Office of the Toyo Kisex KAISHA,
Hongkong, 11th August, 1916,
K. DOI. Agent.
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HONGKONG ELECTRIC CO., LTD.
NOTISUNDAY, August 13th, the Supply TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that
of ELECTRICITY will be DISCONTINUED as from a.m. to 11 x it, to easble the Work in process at the Power Station to be contitu si.
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & CO.
Agents, Trougkong, 44th August, "1910.
ESTATE OF THE LATE THOMAS HENRY MARTIN
(Deceased).
D2 Pergus baring Claims against the abova Estate are requested to forward much Claims to the Undersigned on or befort THURSDAY, the 17th day of August, 1916, after which date no further claims will be zounismi.·
ALFRED §. MARTIN, Care of The Accounts Office, Hongkong Clab.
1937: Hagkong, 10th August, 1918
OFFICE TO. LET.
ÎNE LARGE HOOM on the Top Floor of
No. 2, Queen's Building, Apply--
THORESEN & Co. Hongkong, 11th August, 10016 [000
WANTED.
JUROPEAN NURSE, by English family
Ein Tsingtau, to take charge of three Children, aged 4 3 and 1. Good wages. Healthy climate.
Apply to
Mrs. LOOKER, 116, The Peak.
Hagkong, 11th August, 1916
DOCTOR..
1898
JANTED for the ss."Tali'an," to`sail on or about 14th August (for the voyage to Sydney). Retura trip if required.
Apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, ..
Apunts, AUSTRALIAN ORIENTAL LANE, Hongkong, 10th August, 1918. 1993,
NOTICE
TT IS HEREBY NOTIFIED that the HONGKONG STOCK EXCHANGE
will be CLOSED OD WEDNESDAYS at
1.
until further notice.
By Order of the Committee,
EDWARD M. RAYMOND, Secretary.
Hongkong, 8th August, 1916.
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THE HONGKONG HOTEL. CO., LTD.
THE
NOTICE,
|
AUCTIONS
PUBLIC AUCTIONS.
B direction of the Liquidators of the DEUTSCH ASiatische" · Bank, Mesars. HUGHES & HOUGH will sell by Public Auction,
TO-DAY (FRIDAY), “
the 11th day of August, 1910 at M within the Buikling No. 7, Queen's Road Contal. Victoria, Hongkong, formerly the premises of the
Deatsch Asiatische Bank, The Valuable Office Furniture, Electric Floor and Basement of the said premises, Fittings, etc., etc., contained on the Ground
As follows
Four Largo Fire Proof Safes. Combination Cabinet Safes, Large and Small Desks, Book- cases, Teakwood Seats and Stools, Leather- covered Upholstered Desk and Armchaira, Bofas and Settees, 2 Clocks, Typewriters, Duplicators, Copying Press, Filing Cabinets, Book Waggon, etc., ste., Ceiling Fans, Electric Brackets, very powerful Electric Ceiling Lights, Reading and Desk Lamps, etc., etc.
Fall Particulars from Catalogue). On view from FuIDAY, 4th August, until day of sals.
TERMS:-Cash.
JOHNSON, STOKES & MASTER,
Solicitors for the Liquidators of the DEUTSON ASIATISCHE BANK,
HUGHES & HOUGR. Auctioneers. Hongkong, 2nd August, 1818.
PUBLIC AUCTION..
·HE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, AUGUST 11TM. 1916.
HOUSES TO LET
TO LET.
LODOWN in Duddell Street Light and Airy Offices overlooking Statue Square.
Moderate rent.
For rent and other particulars apply to--
Care of "Daily Press Office, Hongkong, 25tir July, 1816,
TO LET.
(940
FFICES on 1st Floor, No. 9, Queen's
Road Central (In Ice House Street); Apply to
WILKINSON & GRIST.
TO LET.
A SMALL GODOWN in PRINCE'S
BUILDING.
For particulars, sto,, apply THE HONGKONG ÚENTRAL ESTATE,
LTD.
TO LET.
From 1st May,
865
[907
FFICES, 2nd Floor, St. George's Balld.
Inga Arply to-
SHEWAN, TOMES & Co.
THE Undersigned lave received instruc tions from the Liquidators of Cus. J. GAUPP & Co., to sell by Public Auction,
TO-MORROW (SATURDAY) AND....
MONDAY,
the 12th and 14th August, 1916. commencing each day at 10.30 AM., on their Promises, Alexandra Buildings, Chater Road, VALUABLE STOCK IN TRADE, Comprising :--
Gold and Gem Jewellery: English, American and Swiss 18ct. and 1ct. Watches; Silver and Nickel Watches, Diamonds; Pearls: Marine Chronometers. Liquid Steer-
ing Copipases Log Rotators Sinkers; Thomson Compass Cards: Board of Trade and Standard Mercurial Barometers: Megaphones Anemometers; T Squares; Set Squares; Carves; Microscopes; Thermo- meters: Spirit Levels: Surveying Chains and Arrows: Admiralty Charts; Nautical Books Optical Sundrier,
&c.
&c.
(Full Particulars from Catalogue.): On View from 10th August. TERMS-Cash, 201
HUGHES & HOUGH, Auctioneers. Hongkong, 7th August, 1916.
[318
TO LET.
DOCKLANDS,” No. 7, Robinson Road.
1 Ro
Apply
M. J. D. STEPHENS,
18, Bank Buildings
[800
TO LET.
HOUSE, in Observatory Villas, Kowloon,
Apply to-
ARRATOON V. APCAR & Co, 14, Des Voeux Road
(811
TO LET.
OFFICES on 1st Floor, No. 3, Queen's Road Central, at present in the occupation of The China Fire Insurance Co., Ltd.
Apply to- CHINA FIRE INSURANCE Co., LTD. [692
1984
TO LET.
FFICES in Princes" Building.
Apply to
SPEND YOUR
VACATION
IN
BAGUIO
(PHILIPPINES).
ITY Built on Fine Clad Hills Swept by
Cool and Refreshing Broores.
5,000 FEET above SEA LEVEL 65° F. AVERAGE TEMPERATURE. Eight hours by Rail or Automobile from
GOLF, TENNIS, Polo..
MOUNTAIN, CLIMBING TO
ORDINARY HALF-YEARLY-Manila MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS will be held at the Company's Hotel, TOKNOW (SATURDAY), 12th August, 1916, at Noos, for the purpose of receiving a Bratament of Accounts of the Company to Jude: June, 1916, with the Report of the Directors and to discuss any mutter that may Tus competently brought before the Meeting.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from 4th to 12th August, 1969, bath durs inclusive.
By Order of the Board.
J. H. TAGGART,
Acting Secretary. Hongkong, 1st August, 1916.” -[902
HONGKONG ICE COMPANY, LTD.
NOTICE.
“Nãeçoriance with the Provisions of No. 111 of the Articles of Association the General Managers have This Day declared INTERIM DIVIDEND for the half year godni 30th June, 1916, of TWO DOLLARS PER SHARE.
DIVIDEND WARRANTS may be obtained on application at the Office of the Company on and after TUESDAY, 22nd instant.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED. from the 11th to the 21st instant, both days inclusive.
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., Ltd.
General Managers. Hongkong, 8th August, 1916.
WOZION,
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NY EUROPEAN, Non-Asiatic or Indian
A desiring to leave the Colony should apply
in writing for permission to do so to the Captain SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE, at lowst 40 ours before the intended hour of departure. Having name, nationality, age, sex, height and occupation of the applicant and stating the name of the steamer or other versel or the hour of the train by which the applicant wishes to leave, Applicants should apply in person for Their passes at the CENTRAL FOLION STATION the hours of 9 AM to 1 PL and ***, ko t ex dellv.
kongken tush July, 1915
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FINEST AUTOMOBILE ROADS
THE WORLD.
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IN
For Information, address:-
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(789
CHILDREN OF FAR OATHAY,
& SOULAL AND FOLITIDAL: NOVEL OF
AREGNDING INTEREST,
By CHAS. J. HALOOMBE,
Formerly of the Imperial Chinese Custome Service, Author of The Mystic Flowery Land,' eta,
T
THE VOLUME, which consists of #
Pages, and includes a Bhetch Pisn of historical interest showing the disposi tion of the Boross at the battle of Kwei- lin is dedicated to Sir RogES HIST. G.C.M.G., and Dr. A. Rusis
Its description ut Chinese Social Customs and Superstitions, combinant with the insight it gives into political conditions in China, paken CHILDREY OF FAE CATHAY" an excellent volume for presentation to friends at Home..
PRICE
$3,50
To be obtained from Meera KELLY & WALES, Lrn., Mesra BREWER & Co., or from the Printers and Publishers,
HORORONG Datx Pass Offe
SHEWAN, TOMES & Co., Liquidators, Anuter, BrocKELMASH & Co
No First Floor
TO LET.
*1879
STO, 4, DES VEUX ROAD CENTRAL; ..THE COMMODIOUS. DWELLING HOUSE, with Ofiles. Servants" Quarters, sto.. No. 14. SHAMREN, CANTON, from 1st June, st present in the occupation of the Imperial Rumdan Conmiste,
Apply In
ĐAVID SASSOON 2 Ca, Lim
: [475.
CLIFTON GARDENS,
INTIMATION
WATSON'S
the chit system. He mentioned a practice to China Coast. We can understand of a Club in the Straits Settlements, and that there are reasons which appear ho commended it as worthy of the close to make
its adoption desirable consideration of the members of the amongst members of the Police Reserve V.R.C. It is, perhaps, a little cumber Club, who, it should be explained, are some, but we have Mr. SEVERN's word not prohibited from offering entertain- for it that it works very well in practice, ment to visitors. His Excellency avows
| Members are allowed to sign chits, but that he hates bars and suggests that if a
they leave a deposit with the Club, and | man wants a drink he should go and have -- as soon as the chit totals are greater than it alone." - Often it is not so mucli dhe
drink, however, as the opportunity for,
PRICKLY HEAT the deposit chits are not accepted. This
LOTION
IS NOT ONLY A
CERTAIN CURE
FOR
יי
relaxaron, and social intercourse, that most men desing for man, after all, is a gregarions animal A way out of the ditheulty in found in South America by the invariable eustean of throwing dice,. by which mians the obligation to return the compliment. is removed.
The total output of the Kailan Mining
system appears to contain the possibility of a good deal of friction, but, as the war bus demonstrated, the Average Briton will accept irritating regulations if he is convinced that they are necessary. There is certainly a great deal to be said, in favour of the abolition of the chit system où the China Coast.. The remark- able sneess of the Armý aud: Navy and On and after the 19th ing., Mr. T. Civil Service Stores, the “ensh chemistá Daigo will take charge of the Hongkong and establishments run on similar lines | offer of the Toyo Kisen Kaisha. in Great Britain, prove clearly that the public really benefit by the abolition of the credit system for retail purchases. Administration's mines for the week and- The cost of collecting small outstanding ing 29th July, amounted to 19,815 tons; accounts, the payment of interest upon and the dates to 35,842 tons. the additional capital involved, and the AN INVALUABLE PREPARATION percentage of loss due to had debts are all so much friction on the commercial machine. It is inevitable that those customers who pay for their goods promptly are taxed for those who delay, and still more for those who do not pay at all. In Hongkong, the Chinese rutail
PRICKLY HEAT,
BUT IS ALSO
FOR PREVENTING AND
RELIEVING
SUNBURN, FRECKLES AND
ALL IRRITATIONS OF
THE SKIN.
50 CTS. AND $1 PER BOTTLE,
A.
Prepared only by
S. WATSON CO., LTD.,
HONGKONG
DISPENSARY,
"TELEPHONE:18.
BIRTH.
The Hongkong Electric Co, announce that the supply of electricity will ha dia- continued from 6'a..., te 11 an0, on Bua- day, the 13th inst., lo enable the work in progress at the Power Station to be continued.
The total collection at Union Church
tion service on the 4th August amounted to $437, which sum has been handed over to the Treasurer of the War Charities. Committee on behalf of the British Prî sonera-of-War in Germany.
storekeepers have grasped these facts, in connection with the war commemora Whether it is on account of their experi- ences in Australia or the United States, or whether it is because they instinctive ly see the advantages of the cash system, the fact remains that all local stores managed by Chines work on the no credit" system for their retail trade. On the whole there can be no doubt at panied by Lady Wood Renton and all that, in shops, the eash system hasdaughter, passed through the Colony
their many advantages over the chit system: yesterday When we come to a private Club, how North. Bir Alexander. visited the Law & ever, the matter is rather different. In Courts, over which he was shown by the
MOELDERRY. On July 8th, at Dulwich, the wife of B. E. A. McELDEREX, of a daughter
[004 Hongkong Orfice: 10%, Dis Vœux Roan, C. LONDON OFFICE: 181, FLEET STREET, E.C.
The Daily Press.
HONGEONO, 11 Arous, 1916,
TREATING.
The Chief Justice of Ceylon (Sir Alex- ander Wood Renton), who was accour
:
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way to
the
the first place, subscriptions must be col-Chief Justice, Sir William Rees: Davies. lected each month, and, secondly, bąd During July boxes of shirts, socks, caps. debts are extremely rare. The Committee and other comforts were sent by the have always the Club Notice-board, upon | Union Church Ladies' Working Party to which a debtor zaber's name can be Miss Miller at the Highland Clearing posted. Nor should it be forgotten that ↑ Station and to the Rev. W. W: Beveridge, in order to be elected to a Club a man | Chaplain, to the, Argyle"ansi Sutherland. must be proposed and seconded by exist Highlanders. A box is now being pre- ing members, and should be leave thepared for sending to the Prisoners of Colony without paying his Club debts War in Germany.
"It is a matter of honour for his sponsors. In the report of the funeral of the lato to meet them. - This, of course, does not | Mr. A. E. W. Dunrich, of the Hongkong apply to the Police Reserve Club, of and China Gas Company, which appearod which every member of the force is ip in the designation of certain officials of in our issue of Tuesday, there was an error
Jurtą a member and for which no on- the Company who attended the funeral. srano fee is charged. In the curly days. Tho management of the Company is, and has been for many years past, vested in of the Colony the chit system was used Mr. J. McCubbin, resident engineer, and everywhere. It is said that mongg, was | Mr.. G. P. Curry, Jocal secretary. hardly ever seen. Chits and compradors
His Excellency the Governor, at th orders took the place of coins, brink-meeting of the Legislative Council on the 3rd inst., referred to the services rendered Miss A. Gordon and Miss M. Gordon, at the Guvernment Civil Hospital by
but he inadvertently omitted to mention the names of other members of the No. L Hongkong Volunteer Aid Detachment, who have also rendered excellent service. They are as follows:-Mrs. Arthur, Mise G. Ellis, Miss L. Bllis, Mra. Goldsmith,.. and Mrs. Mansfield.
THE CHIT SYSTEM AND NO notes and cheque. This year test of the banks have refused to accept com
· pradore orders- author step towards the adoption of London methods in China. It was, and it is, very much more convenient to sign chits than to carry about notes and the bulky silver coinsg which is in use out her. Nevertheless we believe that, except in the senior Clubs, the hit system on the China Coast doomed
TO LET.
FFICES at 1. Connaught Road.
OFFICES in King'e Rrildingi. HOUSE
Os more than one decasion recently His Conduit Boed.
Now 1. and 3. WEST END TERRACE, his views on temperance, and it was,
Excellency the Governor has given us
CANTON.
therefore, only to be exposted that, in bis address at the opening of the new club for the Polier Reserve, he would strongly commend two regulations which to be enforced at that institution
Apni
THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST, MENT & AGENOT. Üo., LTD.
TO LET.
32
*200*
In the new Chibit will not be possibla We are less saliguing about the aboli
to obtain refreshment without immulition of the "treating hubif, despite ato payment, for the chit system is banned. An attenyt is to be made, also,
the excesses which often result from it,
IWWO ROOMED-FLATS in Nathan Road
Kowloon THREE-ROOMED FLATS in Humphrey's Bailings, Krilana,
FOUR-ROOMED FLATS in May Road
modern amvenienes, including to introduce one of the new regulations for if there is one thing which the English Bath and Bitehen Ranges, Hof frou Great Britain concerning the con-
Colonial prides himself upon it is bis Water and Walor Carriage System. A few
hospitality. Any tourist who comes out
ATSPY
Fiata specially designed to accommodate the sumption of alcohol by prohibiting East, and who relates his impressions bachelors of reasonable rentals. Immediate treating. Moreover, it will not be
prossesion.
FOUR-ROOMED HOUSES in Gordon Termen and Sallsbury Avenue, Kowloon,
Apply tom
HUMPHREYS ESTATE & FINANCE:
Alesandra Puliding
ro.
TO LET
NO. 6, MOUNTAIN VIEW, PEAK.
'80%
No. 12, BEACONSFIELD ARCADE,
SHOP.
No. 8, BURROWS STREET, WANCHAI, GODOWN.
"ROSENEATH," No. 4, Hankow Road,
Kowloon.
No.3, CAMERON VILLAS, 13 PEAK CRAIG MIN EAST, 100, THE PEAK
Unfurnished,
ROOMED FLAT to let at the PRAK 2 KELLETT CREST, 66, PEAK.BA
leaves on record his appreciation of this sibla to uftain stimulants except during certain specified Fours, which are cal trait among the British residents A culated to meet the reasonable require Libney's book "China: its Marvel and
typical example can be quoted from Mr ments of any ordinary business-men. Mystery. He says: To see a fine sun-
HONGKONG MAGISTRACY.
THEFT OF GRASS MATTING..
quantity of new grass matting which When asked where he had obtained was in his possession a Chiness stated that ho had purchased it from a cookie. His story was not bulieved and he was ordered to pay $7 or be imprisoned for 14 days
LARCENIES.
arcony from the person of a number of Two Chinese who were charged with
small articles were each sent, to prison for a period of one month with hard labour.....
A Chinese woman was sentenced to two months' hard labour for the theft of
At other times the members must go else from Hongkong Harbour is som gold mounted bangle and a gold ring where if they desire alcoholic refresh ment. These regulations, it must be ad- mitted, are very emonition in clubs in the Far East, but they have each comhad not been half-an-hour on land before mended themselves to the majority of I was taken by my host to the Club and
the General Committee, which is thoroughly representative of all races and ranks in the Reserve, and havo not | met with any strong opposition - even from the dissentient minority. It is probably recognised that the Police
thing to remember all one's life. The the articles were stolen from the girl from a girl aged 16. It was stated that same may be said of the hospitality of When she was sleeping, and the theft was trured to the woman by pawn tickets. the colonists. I shall never forget it. The defendant's story was that she pick
the articles up and did not know to whom they belonged.
introduced to more than I can remember; but they were all genial and kind, one after another asking me to tifin and
of camaraderie which, we hope, will not dine." In the Colonics there is a spirit disappear from Hongkong. The condi
WORTH CONSIDERATION.
You are possibly wedded to ore brund
War Economy is as essential here as ad Are you getting valus for money i of cigarettes. The point to consider
hume and it is up to you to see that you do get real value for every cent you
while not being cheap, are the best value. SCEPTRE Turkish Cigarettes, you can possibly obtein in the Colons because it is They mark the top note of quality
Cigarettes. Further, they are absolutely BRITISH MADE. Manufactured by
WOODBUET No. 4, Hankow Road Reserves should set an example of one of the Far East are different from pay out.
abstemicusness, and although we do not those obtaining at home. The No GLENSHIEL, No. 141, Plantation Road, imagine that, in any circumstances,
Kawloon, from 1st May, 1916.
Pesk.
"HARTING." Austin Food, Kowloon.
No. 6, BELILIOS TERRACE No. 25, BELILIOS TERRACE, with entramos on Conduit Road,
TWO GODOWNS, in Daddell
No. 1, DES VEUX VILLAS, 51, Prat, Unfurnished)
No.58, THE PRAX (5 CAMERON VILLAR Apply to LINSTEAD DAVIS
Bad Floor, Aleandes Buildiners:
there would be the least danger of the Treating rule has been introduced uniform being disgraced the authorities, in Great wo think, acted prudently in reducing acsuteed that it will reduce absence cost 84 for a sealed, in omtantly, and
the risk to a minimum.
Britain
Irom the munition works. It is It is not very long since that the Hon. doubtful whether it really has been en- ME. CLAUDE SEVERN made à very strong forced, as there are so many obvious ways appeal, to the members of the Victoria of evading the regulation. In any case Recreation Club, to reduce the evils of it is unlikely to be adopted generally on
WESTMINSTER TOBACCO CO., LTD,
London,
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