NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
"ULDERUP & SCHLUTER.
IN-LIQUIDATION,
REDITORS are required to send In their claims to the Undersigned on or before TUESDAY, the 21st October 1910.
Dated the girh Soptember. 1916, ·
W. G. HUMPHREYS & CO.,
Na 16, Queen's Head Central, Liquidatora.
(1188
INDO CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY LIMITED. (Incorporated in the United Kingdum).
"HANSFER OF SHARES. Nord as resolved in accordance with TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the ARTICLE 31 of the ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION to charge a fee as from 1st Detabor next in respect of the transfer of nny shero or number af shares, such fee to be at the rate of ONE DOLLAR per transfer..
In the case of any Hareholder requiring the Transfer deposited for registration for of ONE DOLLAH for every now Cortiticato issued fover and above the fee for Registra tion) will be charged.
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., Lozpy.
General Managers. Hoogkrg Sipleister, 1916.
(1149 ROYAL HONGKONG GOLF CLUB.
INTIMATIONS
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28TH, 1916.
VICTORIA RECREATION CLUB.
ANNUAL AQUATIC SPORTS
will be held on THURSDAY, Fepa 29th FRIDAY, Sept. 29th, and SATURDAY, Sept 30th, 1916, commencing on the first two days at 4.30 r., and on Saturday, at 4 T.M
Band in attendance on SATURDAY. Admission 81, or $3 for the three days; Ladies 50 cents Children half-price; Soldiers and Sailors, 25 cents.
(1107
HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that
AUCTIONS
UNDER RESERVE.
BY INSTRUCTIONS OF TRUSTEES FOR DEBENTURE HOLDERS. FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION
ON A DATE IN DECEMBER (To be subsequently announced), IF NOT PREVIOUSLY DISPOSED OF BY PRIVATE SALE, THE ORIENTAL HOTEL, KOBE, As a Going Concern.
INTIMATION
CIGARS
A connoisseur knows that a good Cigar in bad condition is no better than an in- different Cigar in good condition.
It is therefore of the utmost importance
During the heavy blow on Wednesday evening, one of the trees in Statue Square. was blown down,
that they were indulging in sports and other amusomonts while their more indus- trious-rivals were hard at work in their offices. If it were indeed true that the Germaus were so much more attentive of 13, Government Quarters, has been A European boy named Joseph Lyons,' to business than the British, it is surely admitted to the Government Civil Hos curious that in the majority of the der-pital suffering from severe injuries to the man firms the managers, and sometimes right leg and foot. He was knocked. even the sub-managers, of the import down by a tramcar in Des Voeux Road departments were British If the Gar West on Wednesday." many did not spend so much time as our own fellow countrymen in open-air exer
Entries for the Royal Hongkong Golf cise, they certainly could not be said Club Championship, restricted to players to have always had their noses
of handicap and under, must be sent the grindstone. or
to have lived in not later than October 23rd. The draw the
will take place at Happy Valley or I'ves of anchorites. For the real reason of the big turnover of
October 5th, and the first and second
in other directions. The Germans knew that in the eyes of the Chinese buyer
on
that Cigars should be kept in a specially German businesses it is recessary to loggrounds will be played over the Fan Ling prepared place which will aid them to mature, and at the same time protect
course on the following Sunday
The annual aquatic sports in connection
Taore than One Certificate in exchange for this Certificata not be produced to the Banking an area of 596 taube (about 1,300 them from the damaging effects of a cheapness was the paramount considèrn:with the Victoria Recreation Club com-
-
CHAMPIONSHIP 1916.
ENTRY restricted to players of 9
Handicap and under. Entries to be made, personally or by
13/713, dated Hongkong, 17th February, 1008, PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATE NO. for Ono Share numbered 92518 Registered in the name of Miss SARAH DUNCAN FIBER THE ORIENTAL HOTEL is a palatial has been LOST or STOLEN, and should
building of brick and stone, cover
Perpetual Lense, situated on the Bund square feet); more or less, held on Kobe, and having an uninterrupted viow of the Harbour and Osaka Bay. It is within 150 yards of the principal land- ing-place, and is close to other points of embarkation and disembarkation, besides being 10 minutes walk from the Railway Station. The building faces three streets, machi, to each of which it has access. the Bund, Harime machi, and Maye
bofore the 30th September, 1918, a new. Certificate for the bare will be issued and the aforesaid Provisional Certificato No. 43/713 will be thereafter treated by this Corporation as Null and Void.
By Order of the Court of Directors,
N. J. STABB,
Chief Manager. Hongkong, 1st September, 1918, THE HONGKONG STEEL FOUNDRY
[1064
COMPANY, LIMITED,
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
telephone; the CLUA-HOUSE at HAPPY VALLEY, or to the Hon. Secretary on of THE SIXTH ORDINARY YEARLY refors MONDAY, the 3rd October, the above Company will be held at the MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS is 1910, First and Second Rounds to be played on Hongkong, on SATURDAY, the 30th Sept Company's Office, St. George Building SUNDAY, the 20th October. The draw1016, at 11.30 A., for the purpose of will take place at HAPET VALLEY OR WEDNESDAY, the 20th October, when presenting the Report of the General the dates for the playing of the further Managers and Statement of Account to Rounds will be announced.
31st May, 1910. The Competition will be played over the
Fanling Course.
1100
AGRADECIMENTO. Athanazia Maria de Lima Fonseca, senza filhos, gerros, nora e notos, multo penhorades, agradecen a todas as pessoas que dignaram. mandar as grinaldas, e assis tiramofuneral-do-sou-mu-saudoso esposo, 186, яogro o AV, ANTONIO A. FONSECA.
Hongkong, 28 de setembro de 1916 (1191
MOGUL LINE OF STEAMERS. NOTICE TU CONSIGNEES.
se
The Steamship" PATHAN" FROM LIVERPOOL AND STRAITS. YONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby in-
formed that all Goods are being landed at thair risk into the Godowns of the HeLT'S WHARF at Kowloon, whence and/or from the wharves delivery may be obtained,
Optional Cargo. will be forwarded unles :ico to the contrary be given before. No claims will be admitted after the Goods Lavo loft the Godowns, and all Goods remaining undelivered after the 3rd Oct, will be subject: to rent..
All elime again the steamer must be presented to the Undersigned on or before the. 17th at or they will not be recognized.
All brokou, chafer, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Gotowns, where they will be examined on the 3rd 06, at 20 A.M.
No-Fire-Insurance has been effected." Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
DODWELL & Co., LTD., Agents.
Hongheng 27th September, 1916. 1192
G
R.
NOTICE TO MARINERS.
TEANSHIP AMERICAN” (French)
TOOK FIRE and SANK on
95th September, 1916, at 9 AM.
the
Position of Wreck:-One Mile East of North Point, East Brothers, About
six feet of wast is above surface at half tide.
C. W. BECKWITH,
Commander, R.N.. Harbour Master, &e.
(1186
Harbour Department,
NOTICE.
beg to inform the public that I havo This Day Established myself as Watchmaker, Repairer, etc.
All work one on the Premises and all orders will have my careful attention.
JAMES STEER
(late of Ons. J. GAUPP & Co.),
No. 4, D'Aguilar Street. Hongkong, lat September, 1916.[1080 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED froza. the 16th to the 30th September, botl: days inclusive
GORDON & Co,
General Managere Hongkong, 16th September, 1916. (1145)
HONGKONG CLUB,
NOTICE.
THE THIRTIETH and FINAL HALF- TYEARLY DRAWING of 115 DEBEN TURES of the HONGKONG CLUB (1896 issue-$100 each) was held in the Club House on FRIDAY, the 22nd Sept. 1918, when the following Debentures were drawn for Redemption:
85
018
9%
554
08
556
903
100 560
13 502 860
1396 1683 *78 507 862 1422 1707 79 516 869 1491 1700 885 1498 1738 886 1505 1749 1514 1764 997 3515 (1767
133
159
671 50%
035 1523 1770
174 6:00
964 1535 1771 974 1536 1779 203 004
-1543 1781- 235 613 1060 1508 256 632 1080 1699 1835 271 659 1092 1602 1883 277 663 4101 ·1007. 1931 312 711 1116. 1614/1932 330 714 1150 1630 -1949-
1770 1039 1953 1969
· 1986.
361
384
709 780
397 BOR
1174 1646
1909 1640
109
800 1953 1684 --472- 824 1310. 1665
1995
1997. 482 833 1316 1682 1999
and will be Payable at the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION on SATURDAY, the 30th Sept change for surrender of same.
By Order,
The HOTEL
consists of FOUR STOREYS, with a BASEMENT in which REFRIGERATOR ROOM, KITCHENS, MACHINERY is located, together with STEAM HEATERS, &c. An ELEVATOR a hundred feet above street level, from the Floors and the ROOF GARDEN, runs from the Basement and Foyer to all
which a magnificent view of Osaka Bay is obtained.
The FOYER of the Hotel, on the ground floor, is the finest in the Far East. On the same floor is the main DINING HALL and the PRIVATE DINING end GRILL ROOMS, with READING ROOM and DRAWING ROOM: Shut off from the residential part of the Hotel, but on the same floor, is the BAR and BILLIARD ROOM, with a separata entrance.
The first, second, and third storeys in the southern half of the building, and the first, second, third, and fourth in the northern section, are set apart for guests. Some of the rooms have private baths at tached. All are provided with excellent lavatory arrangementa, with a constant. supply of hot and cold water. The rooma are large and lofty, and some have bal conies from which fine views of the har bour are obtained..
Although the building is practically fire-proof, a FIRE EXTINGUISHING APPARATUS installed, by the Water- works and connected with the acins to the street, has been fitted on each floor.
CENTRAL HEATING is installed. but almost all the rooms are fitted with firé-places.
This OLD-ESTABLISHED HOTEL is the only Hotel in the business quarter of Kobe, within easy reach of the Japanese town as well as the landing-place and railways,
The HOTEL is for sale aa & GOING CONCERN together with GOODWILL and all the CONTENTS, FURNITURE
my in ex-MACHINERY, de
E DES VEUX,
Secretary «Hongkong, 22nd September, 1918, [1176
B
SANITARY BOARD OFFICE. HONGKONG, To the OWNERS OF DOMESTIC BUILDINGS.
UNDER RESERVE.
BY INSTRUCTION OF TRUSTEES FOR DEBENTURE HOLDERS Should
tho Hotel not be disposed of
a Going Concern, the
AND BUILDING
LAND
OF THE
ORIENTAL HOTEL, KOBE,
humid atmosphere such as prevails in this Colony during the Summer Months.
i
We have recently constructed a Large Drying Room for Cigars which ensures to Customers buying from us Cigars in First Class Condition.
Brand for brand our Cigars, besides being the Cheapest in the Market (as ro ference to our Price List will show), are the best,
We keep a varied assortment of Brands of the following Factories always in Stock:-
LA CONSTANCIA.
LA COMMERCIAL. AQUILA DEL MUNDO. COMPANIA GENERAL
LA INSULAR.
S. WATSON CO., LTD.,
CIGAR MERCHANTS, HONGKONG.
TELEPRONN €18.′′
13
Foxxing Orrion: 101, Des Voux EDAD, O LONDON OFFICE: 181, FLAT STEEZ, E.C.
The Baily Press.
HONGKONG 28TH SEPTEMBER, 1916,
GERMANY'S TRADE IN CHINA
26
The interment took place at Happy Valley last evening of Mrs. McNeill, wife of Mr. D. MeNeill of Taikoo. The deceased lady, who had resided in the Colony for 92 years, died at the Peak Hospital on Wednesday evening, after having been in failing health for long time. Much sympathy will be extended to the husband, a son and two daughters in their bereavement.
anat
tion, and they did the bulk of their trademence this afternoon st, 4.30 Many on a very narrow margin of profit, giventries have been received, and some keen ing long credits and frequently gambling racing is assured. To-day's events in-
half-a-dozen on exchange. It is doubtful whether elude the open hali-wile, 50 yards race
of. the leading combined ɔna de
for Arnty and Navy swimmers; and firins much
several events confined to members, money in twelve months as
Particulars will be found in an advertise- De British
ed, in many cases, to be possessed of the firm that we could mention. They seem
ment pu this page.?
that he sold whisky below sano idea na the Irishman who declared cost price, and, when asked how he did it, replied that it was the quantity which paid. In any case, it is indisputable that a large pro: portion of the trade which the Germans transacted was in British-made goods, especially piece-goods. In some respects, it cannot be denied, the Germans showed more enterprise than ourselves; they
A pianoforte recital with of the language and penetrated into the Peak Club on Thursday evening next by equipped themselves with a knowledge tractive programme will be given at the
interior of China in search of business. Mr. Denman Fuller, assisted by Mrs W. Here they made a study of the ways of H. Bell (vocalist) and Mr. Norman the people and quickly adapted them-Peterkin (accompanist). Subject to the selves to them, with the consequence that reduction of necessary expenses, the entire many an order was obtained by methods proceeds from the sale of tickets will bo that would not stand very close investiga given to the British Prisoners-of-Way tiou. Their mecess in competition was Fund, and the proceeds from the sale of frequently due to the giving of programmes, which will contain explana- cumshows and
to the submission of tory notes, will be devoted to the Bluo tenders at low figures with the Cross Fund. Much care has been bestow- intention of making good on extras."ed on the selection of tents, which will We have seen this manoeuvre adopted include Beethoven's beautiful Moor-
Sonata
and Mendelssohn's very successfully in other countries light While it is to be hoped that the British |“ Rondo Caprisciosa,"! Liert's variations will not copy their example in this on Paganini's "La Campanella,”. for honesty and fair dealing which has Heller's Tarantella. Selections from matter, but will maintain that reputation Chopin's Nocturne in E flat," and
been such a valuable asset to them all the more modern composers will also over the world, there we other directions figure on the programme. Mrs, Bell will in which
might adopt their sing urias from Puccini's "La Boheme(” methods with
advantage.
We
+1
HONGKONG MAGISTRACY.
A FEAST BY FRAUD.
HAVING A GOOD TIME ON THE CHEAP.
17
Scientific and. Suint-Saens well-known opera organisation and more adaptability. Samson and Delilah," in addition_lo for example, on the part of our manu- other numbers. facturers are necessary if we are to maintain our ascendancy Foreigners have complained, not without reason, WALLE it would be foolish to withhold that there is a reluctance to meet their From the Germans the credit which is requirements and a tendency to think their due for the rapidity with which that we know better what they want than Yesterday forenoon a Chinese appeared they built
up their
oversens, trade, it they do themselves. This attitude is before Mr. Hazeland on a charge of would be equally foolish, we think, to solely attributable to our prosperity. In fraudulently obtaining food, etc.. to the take them at their own valuation. The some cases there is a disposition to think value of $35.41, at the Sik Sik Hotel, progress which they made in the markets that there is no aced to abandon methods Yamati, on Monday, of the world is admittedly remarkable which have hitherto proved successful;
The circumstances, as stated to the in view of the fact that when they arrived in others there has been a willingness to Court, were that on the day in question upon the scene they found us already pay special attention to a new market a room in the hotel was engaged by well-established, and it is easy to believe, but an inability to do so owing to the A Neutral Diplomat declared in pressure of orders from old customers. the article which we reproduced a day A new-comer, seeking to gain a footing, or two age from the Cornhill Magazine, is naturally more accommodating, but, that many of Germany's leading commer-though we may err by being too conserva
TAKE NOTICE that under No. 5 of the DOMESTIC CLEANLINESS and. VENTILATION. BYE-LAWS (as amended), overy Domestic Building or part of such Building within the WESTERN Division of the City of Victoria, and the EASTERN Division of Kowloon and New Kowloon, necupied by Members of more than one family, except those within the Furupesu Reserva SOLD BY PUBLIC AUCTION cal men viewed with grave misgivings tive, we could not, in any circumstances,
tion or in Kowloon South of Austin Road or those parts of a Domestic Building used as a Shop, Offee or Godown, must be CLEANS- ED and LIMEWASHED THROUGHOUT the owners during the meaths of Os über and November..
by
WILL BE
UNLESS PREVIOUSLY DISPOSED OF BY PRIVATE SALE
telephone for dinner. At seven o'clock
in the evening the accused appeared and took possession. He next summoned the hotel boy," whom he sent to an address
which three Friends of the accused in Hongkong with a chit, in response to
the development of the Kaista's insidi-expect in these days to enjoy a monopoly appeared. They all had dinner together, ously ruthless policy, which threatened of the trade of the world That, of Girls were brought in, and there was
and tobacco and opium for
smoking to destroy their hopes of a commercial course, is no reason why we should not and, through that, of a political-conquest | do all in our power to push our interests of the world. It is possible that, if left as far as possible, more especially so we Hotel is erected is of 500 sube alone for a few years longer, they might have to meet a gigantic war-bill. IN THE MATTER of the Estate of Linings, all Ceilings and the Undersides of in extent. It is held on Perpetual Lease, have realised hopes that are now doomed Cubicles, Partitions, Stair Casings and Stair (about 21,300 square feet), more or less, REGINALD LEWIS CANN JOHNSON, late CHIRE ENGINEER Roofs in Main Buildings, OfBees and Servants with the INDO-CHINA STEAM
Quarter and inclusive of Verandahsa NAVIGATION COMPANY,
The Backyard must have its containing Walls LIMITED, Lamerashed Deceased.
up to level of the First Floor. Carrod Painted or Polished Woodwork in
must be Clearsed
PROBATE JURISDICTION.
N.B.-The word throughout." used in this
Notice means that the Houses should be LimeHE LAND upon which the Oriental washed in respect of all the Walls of each Room,
with all the advantages concerning taxa for ever to disappointment. Since tion arising out of that form of tenure. August 1914, we have learned something THE BUILDING a substantially con of their system of peaceful penetra TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the good condition, however, need not be Lime structed of BRICK and STONE, and oction, and we are inclined to agree with
Court has by virtue of Section 56 of washed, bat
cupies virtually the whole of the site, It The Probates Ordinance (No. 2 of 1897), OF CHARGE limited number of Buildings side and FOUR STOREXS on the north, the way to win by its means all that the The Limewash FREE is of THREE STOREYS on the south the German diplomat that they were on made an Order limiting the time for sending in these Divisions OWNERS o desire to
with a roviny BASEMENT and an in Claims to or against the above Estate to avail themselves of this offer should apply in attractive ROOF GARDEN,
of October. writing to the Secretary on or before the 7th and
the 6th day of October, 1910.
Creditors and Claimants are hereby required to send their Claims to D. MOMURRAY, Esq. care of the Undersigned, the Executor of the will of the above Deceased, by the above date.
Dated the 25th day of September, 1916. ILASTINGS HASTINGS.
Solicitors for the Executor,
8, Des Voeux Road Central,
Hongkong.
HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB.
1163
HE HALF-YEARLY MEETING of Members will be held on SATURDAY, the 7th October, 1916, at 12 o'clock Noon, At the Offices of the HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB, on the ground floor of the HONGKONG CLUB ANNELE, Chater Road. By Order,
T. F. HOUGH,
Clerk of Course. Hongkong, 2nd September, 1916. [1175
absolute discretion of the President.
Choice among applicants will be in the
The EASTERN Division of the City of Victoria is bounded on the Weat by Gilman Street and Poel Strmat
Kowloon is divided into the Eastern and Western Divisions by Nathan Road and a straight line drawn from the North end through the Yaumati service reservoir to the Northern Hongdary of Kowloon.
W.BOWEN-ROWLANDS.
Secretary Dated this 25th day of September, 1916,
(1182
T. E GRIFFITH LIMITED.
IN Accordance with Telegraphic instruc
tions I have TODAY assumed entire charge to . E. GRIFFITE, LIMITED.
H. SUTTON, N Hongkong, 26th September 1916.
(1181
most successful war could have given them. We are not, however, disposed to
Could be converted without difficulty into a BANK or SHIPPING OFFICE, accept the statement made, in the course CLUB or EXCHANGE
Situated in the centre of the Business
and the new Wharves Life of Kobe, close to the Customs House
quite a good time. When asked to pay music, and accused and his guests had
the bill of 836.41 accused aid he had no money, but would pay when he got some. As he was evasive in his answers to
A mail for Europo vić Siberia closes questions as to his identity and when he to-day at 3 p.m.
would pay, the hotel-keeper had him arrested He had 20 cents in his posses son
Mr, Liang Shi Ye has given a donation of $10,000 to the Endowment Fund of the Hongkong University.
In reply to Mr. Hazeland, accused, said he had been only four days in the Colony and intended to pay the bill when Owing to the unsettled state of the
he earned the money. weather, it has not yet been possible to
He was sentenced to be exposed. in the decide upon a day for the playing off of stocks outside the hotel for four hours, the final of the Hongkong C.C. Men's and afterwards to undergo four months* Doubles.
imprisonment,
THE MARKED DOLLAR
of conversation at the Peak Hotel, by a German shipper,who was only a shade less powerful than the head of the Hamburg-America Line, that sixty per
Entries for the aquatic sports to be cent. of all Hongkong's trade was held held at the Victoria Recreation Club on by his fellow countrymen. As everyone Saturday, October 14th, under the For further particulars or for cards to knows, & very large proportion of the auspices of the St. John Ambulance Hazeland yesterday to four hours in the view, apply to the
Colony's trade is coastwise, and this is Brigade Overseas, close on Saturday stocks and one month's hard labour for
next.
Elevator to all the floors.
Trustees for First Debenture-holders,
L. J. Healing,
2. Uneme che, Krebaahi-ku,
Tokyo. BOBERT YOUNG, /
65: Naniwa-macht, Kobe,
·₤1105
almost entirely in the hands of the Chinese. Even if overseas trade only was meant the assertion is still a grows exag gerations. Of equally doubtfar value is the explanation offered for these imagin ary achievements. It takes the form of the old jibe at the expense of the British
We are informed that the sum of $400 has been forwarded to the Hon. Treasurer of the War Charities, being the net proceeds of the Concert held under the suspices of the Kowloon Cricket Club on the 9th inst.
A. Chinese lad was sentenced by Mr.
the theft of $11 from a box in the house of his master. The money was found among other money in the possession y the prisoner, who said it was his own; but, unfortunately for him, & dollar in the sum bore a distinctive mark, which led to its identiscation as the property of the complainer,