NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
KISMET"
IN AID OF THE STAB AND GARTER | BUILDING FUND.
"OLDERE « Voushur entitling them to f should be explunged at MOUTHIE'S for Tiekens on FiIDAY 1 SATURDAY. ist or 2nd Deceaber. from A.M. After com. moncinent of the Geners · Booking MONDAY. 4th December, at eat be guaranteed to holders of advance vouchers, but the same can be used for Ordinary Booking af their fuer value.
NOTICE.
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THE HONGKONG" DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30TH, 1918.
INTIMATIONS.
EXHIBITION AND SALE
OF
OIL PAINTINGS Executed by E. LELSITO. Esq..
WAR
IN AID OF
CHARITIES,
Under the Distinguishish Patronage of LADY MAY,
AT THE
CITY HALL, ~From 9 am to 5 PM.
No
HOUSES TO LET
TO LET
【O.1, CANTON VILLAS, Kowloon,
Apply--
THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST- MONT AND AGENCY €5., LTD.
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TO LET.
NO. ELGIN STREET,
Apply to...
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PERCY SMITH, SETH & FLEMING.
₤1325
DEC. 2-10, 1916.
TO LET-AT THE PEAK.
FURNISHED, 3, Stewari Texrace.
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National
Mission
"GLEN" LINE (McGREGOB GÓW K
MERTAIN
CO.). LTD.
Curin
M.S. GLEN- ARTNEY laving arrivel Jurs per S.S. KUTSANG." Moss GoDARD & DOUGLAS will attend at Tar: HONGKONG AND KOWLOON WRARY AND Gomwx CompANYS Copowss. Kowloou. n TUURSDAY. 30th November, ut 200 r.3. te survey all danged package. Consignees of Cargo arrivel are requel to have representatives present. SHEWAN, TOMES & Co., Agents.
*GLEN LANE (MCGREGOR Gow & Co.), LTD.
[1421 Hongkong, 27th November, 1916,
BY
LOST,
Y MES. DODWELL, 10, The Peak, between Low Level, Pak Tram Station
and N. "Einpress of Asia" via Star Ferry, DIAMOND SOLITAIRE RAR BROOCH,
Repentance
C
A. BUNE.
IN LIQUIDATION,
REDITORS are required to send in their
H. E. POLLOCK,
Princen Buildings, 3919
TO LET.
HOUSE, at Observatory Villa, Kowloon.
With Tennis Court,
Apply-
ARRATOON V. APÇAR & Co., 16. Des Van Road Central
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TO LET.
From 1st November next.
FLATS in EWO MESS," No. 3, THE
Hope
Apply, Property Office,
AND
;------
Clains to the Undersigned on or before MISSIONER: BISHOP NORRIS.
THURSDAY, the 20th November, 1916.
Dated the 14th November. 1016.
W. G. HUMPHREYS & Co..
No. 16, Queen's Road Central, "Liquidators.
THE MEDICAL HALL.
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C. WITZKE & CO. NEEDITORS are requested to soud in their
CEOs
THURSDAY. the 30th November, 1916.
Dated the 18th November, 1976.
BENJAMIN & POTTS,
Liquidators.
NOTICE.
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THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE
COMPANY, LIMITED.
HE CERTIFICATE for Four Shares,
TN3489/3392 of the Original
Denomination of $300.00 per Bharo, in this Company, standing in the use of NICOLAS ALEXIS IVANOVr (since deceased), of Hankow, has been LOST, and if at the expiration of One Month from the date hereof the above document be not forthcoming another Certificate for the equivalent thereof in the present denomination will be issued by the Company and thereafter no otker will be acknowledged.
C. MONTAGUE EDE, General Manager.
[1301 Hongkong, 17th November, 1916.
BRITISH MUNICIPAL COUNCILS, TIENTSIN, NORTH CHINA.
THE COUNCILS ne prepared to receive applications from British Subjects for the post of MUNICIPAL ENGINEER
Candidates will be required to pass, a medical amination as to their fitness for the position. Applications shenil slate age, qualifications, salary required, etc., and should be forwarded, together with copies of testimonials and parti. culars of previous employment, to the Under- signed on or before 31st December, 1916.
By Onler,
Councils' Offices.
J. R. LYNESS, Secretary.
Tientsin, 6th November, 1916.
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SECOND 33% RUSSIAN INTERNAL SHORT TERMED LOAN OF 1916 for Rbla. 3,000,000,000,
THE Subscription to the above LOAN will bo Opened from 14th November to 26th December. 1916.
The price of issue is 95 per cent.
The Loan is entirely free of Income Tax and other ta ratious.
The Loan is redeemabla at par on 14th October, 1926, without option for the Russian Government to convert it at an earlier date.
Coupons are payable half-yearly on the 14th April and 14th October,
As interest on the above Loan runs from
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"KISMET "
A.D.C. Production
on behalf of the "STAR AND GARTER FUND"
for Soldiers and Sailors totally
disabled in the War..
GALA NIGHT-FRIDAY, DEC. 15TH: SECOND NIGHT-SATURDAY,„ 16TH THIRD NIGHT-MONDAY,
18TH. MATIN E E-WED'DAY, ** 20TH,
PRICES!
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., Ltd."
TO LET.
(1085
LODOWN in Daddell Street Light and
Giroco overlooking Statue Square. Moderate rent.
For rent and other particulars apply to-
INTIMATION
SIR ROBERT BURNETT'S
GIN
OLD TOM
AND
DRY
Care of "Daily Freis" Office A. S. WATSON
TO LET. From let May.
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OFFICES, 2nd Floor, St. George's Build-
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SHEWAN, TOMES & Co.
TO LET.
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OFFICES on 1st Floor, No. 8, Queens Road The Chins Fire Insurance Co., Ltd.
Central, at present In the occupation of
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CHÍNA FIRE INSURANCE Co., Ltd. (ass
TO LET
Gala Night--Centre Dress Circle Seats $10 OFFICES at 2, Connaught Road Central
and all remaining Sents $5.
The Senta for the following nights zra:—
Dress Circl
$4.
Stalls
3.
Pit...
•
1.
Soldiers and Sailors in aniform Half-Price.
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NOTICE.
ANY EUROPEAN, Non-Asiatic or Indian
desiring to leave the Colony should apply in person at the CENTRAL POLICE STATION between the hours of 9 a.m. to 1 P.M. and 2P.. to 4.31. daily.
Applicants will be required to produce Pass. ports or identification papers.
AH persons with certain exceptions who in the Colony for more than 7 days remain are required to Register themselves under the REGISTRATION OF PERSONS ORDIN ANCE 1916.
OFFICES in King's and York Buildings. HOUSES in Clifton Gardens, Conduit Roul HOUSES in Broadwood and Moreton Terracos.
No. 21, WONG NEI CHONG ROAD, HOUSES on Shameen, Canton.
Apply to
THE HONGKONG-LAND INVEST- MENT AND AGENCY Co., Ltd.
TO LET.
NOUR-ROOMED HOUSEB in Gordon Formes and Salisbury Ayette, Kowloon.
TO LET OR FOR SALE.
KOWLOON MARINE LOT 48 with whurf area 38,000 BG. Ft.. suitable for Coal Storage or erection of Godowns,
Apply toTM
HUMPHREYS ESTATE & FINANCE Co., LTD. Alerandre Buildings.
&
CO., LTD.,
Mails for Europe vid Siberia close- to-day at 10.30 am. and at 3 p.m.
lanimity if she had been free to follow her own inclinations ? She has been hsulked by King CONSTANTINE, who has
To-day being St Andrew's Day,.. abused the royal prerogative in order to kep M. VENIZELOR, the representative of heather will be sold in the streets of the people, out of office. When at the Hongkong and Kowloon, the proceeds to be given to Scottish war funds. There head of a great majority in September,
1915, M. Venizelos urged upon the KING will be the usual concert in the evening. the necessity of fulfilling Greek Treaty At 'n meeting of the Council of the obligations to Borbin. His Majesty replied Royal Colonial Institute held on that, while he was prepared to leave inst., Mr. Dudley V. Stevenson (Hong- the conduct of internal affairs to the kong), and Mr. Robert 0. Dickson Government, in international relations (Sumatra),
elected non-resident
were
18th
I considered himself alone responsible Fellows of the Institute. before Gon for their direction." This, of course, was nothing less than an afirmation of the divine right" of Kings, which is singularly out of place coming from a monarch whose father owed his elevation to the throne to popular election. M. VENIZELOS pointed this out very plainly to King CONSTANTINE, but in vain. The Chamber was dissolved andl
A Chinese female has been sent to the
Government Civil Hospital suffering from a bruken arm and other injuries, sustained by being knocked down by the 1.15 p.m. down train at Kowloon. Tho woman came from Sheung Shui.
?
The fact that a Chinese woman accid
A selection from the Incidental Music reconstituted more to the liking of the silly written by Mr. Norman Peter
kin for the A.D.C. production of KING, owing to the abstention of M.
"Kismet" will be included in the pro- VENIZELOS' adherents from the clections which were held in December, 1915. Since Examme of munio to be played by the 74tli then the Government has been changed Punjabi Band at the Cricket Club
Ground; to-day. several times, but it has always reflected the opinions of the KING. Of course, King CONSTANTINE Would never have venturedentally dropped snatch among some bags. to trample upon the Constitution in this on the ground floor at 197, Third Street, manter unless he had been assured of resulted in the premises being gutted, the support of the military party and damage to the extent of some $200 Towards the people he adopted a hypo being done to clothing and other goods critical attitude by masking his pro in the house. The place was not insured. German sympathies under a profession of concern for the welfare of Greces! There is no doubt that he would not have hesitated to strike the Allies in the back
To-day being Thanksgiving Day, the American citizens, both ladies and gentle- men, of the Colony will assemble for tiffin-
if he could have done so with safety, but, at the Hongkong Hotel. The lifin is
as he was unable to place himself ander being held under the auspices of the
American Titin Club, and the Consul- General for America in Hongkong, Mr. E. Anderson, will preside.
the protection of his brother-in-law, the KAISER, he was obliged to be content with adopting an attitude of passive resistance towards the Allies, whose feeling of dis trust probably explains why the forco assembled at Balonika under General WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS. SARRAIL delayed so long before starting ral from 7.45 am. to 4.30 p.in, on behalf
TELEPHONE 618.
BIRTH.
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SPARKE-At B, Great Western Road, Shanghai, on November 24th, to Mr. and Mrs. N. L. Sparke, a son,
DEATHS. REBICK-Killed in action, on Novel
her 13th, Linutenant George Reddick, brother of H. H. Reddick, Shang
hai,
The Daily Press.
HONGKUNG, 30TH NOVEMBER, 1916,
St. Andrew's Day is being kept as a day of continuous prayer in the Cathed-
the advance into the Balkans. Had it of missions to non-Christians and also been able to repose greater faith in behalf of dwe National Mission of Greek assurances of neutrality it might Repentance and Hope. There will bei now have been in a position to render Celebrations of the Holy Communion aŭ very effective aid to Roumania. Many 7.45 am, and 11 am, and a short service. people, impatient of the Greek Govern- at 10.15 am, and evensong at 5 p.m. ment's duplicity, have inveighed against the persuasive methods employed by the Allie and have contrasted them with the
Sir Henry Benbow, late Chief Inspec tor of Machinery in the Navy, dieel ad
Eastbourne on October 20th. He entered the Navy by an assistant engineer in Septeniher, 1981 and in November, 1896, -- canc to Hongkong in charge of the engineering establishinent at the Naval Dockyard. At the end of 1889 he was promoted to chief inspector of machinery corresponding to engineer rear-admiral He received the D.8.0. in 1891, and in 1002 was awarded the K.C.B.
The attention of advance ticket-boldery
more rigorous policy which, in similar circumstances, Germany would have pur sued. They forget, however, that, unlike the Germans, the Allies are plexiged to respect the rights of small States, and that England, France and Russia gaaran DAVENPORT At Teignmouth, on October tee the independence of Greece. As it 20th. Arthur Davenport, at one time is, we may be sure that our enemies will H.B.M. Consul at Tientsin and not hesitate to call the world to witness Peking, aged 80.
our bypocrisy in protesting against the HONGKONG OFFICE: 101, Des Vœux Road, Contrages in Belgiumi and Serbia and for Kismet" is drawn to the advertise- LONDON OFFICE: 131, FLEET STREET, E.C. using our strength to coerce Greece. No ment appearing in this issue reminding intelligent neutral, Lowever, who gives them that vouchers must be exchanged on the matter a moment's consideration will Friday or Saturday, the 1st and 2nd be deceived. The Allies went to Salónika December, Members of the est are re- last year at the invitation of the Greek minded that in future all rehearsals will Government to discharge duties which be strictly private. Under no considera- the Government had neglectal, and all tion will friends or relations be allowed that they have done since is to guard admission on the Dress Rehearsal nights, themselves against treachery, of which but each neting member will have tho there have bean Many indications
privilege of booking two stall or dress- the Greek. Recently
Hect
circle seats at half-price for any per taken over by the Allier becanye
formances except the first one. Vouchers it was known that officers with
will be distributed at next Saturday's Batente sympathies had been replaced by
rehearsal. others with different views: the Greek
Dr. Wu Lin Teh, if the North Man- railways were placed under the sup»rvi- sion of offers appointed be the Alliachurian Plague Prevention Servies, on because of the concentration of troops, whom the University of Hongkong is guns, stores, and materials in Thessaly, about to confer the honorary degree of Royalist Reservists are determined to NE 10 B.H.P. HORNSBY ACKROYD
in the rear of the Allied armies, operat: LL.D., writes to Mr. Tse Tran Tai from ONE SOLE PROPRIETORS OF
OIL ENGINE complete with and offer anned resistance. It is to be hoped TAKASHIMA, OCHI, MUTARE con direct to one 6 K.W. Continuous that they will de 'othing so foolish, ifing on the Macedonias front; the police Harbin informing him that he will prob- were placed under the control of the ably arrive in Hongkong some time on KISHIDAKE, YOSHINOTANI, KOJO, Current Shant Wonnd Dyzo of 50 alts
with shunt regulator.
only for their own sukes. The Alling are
He hopes to NAMAZUTA, HAYO, KANADA, AL80 ONE
SWITCHBOARD for well able to suppress any rising, and Allies and reinforced in order to prevent or before December 12th, with instruments for 100 Amps.
For further particulars apply to---
LINSTEAD & DAVIS, “Alexandra. Buildings.
Forms of Registration giving the particulara required may be obtained at the G.P.O. and st all Police Stations.
The Penalty for non-compliance is a fine, not exceeding $50.
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MYTSURICA: GOSHI KWAINEA (Mitsubishɔ k
COAL DEPARTMENT.
S
11871
FOR SALE. MAILING Yacht “LIZA Flowwood Hopes class, has won' nuzzero is incen and is in perfect condition.
For particulare, ute, apply to—
Boi No. 28. Care of "Daily Press" Office. -₤1419
FOR SALE.
A KINGDOM DIVIDED AGAINST ITSELF.
Tas time-limit which Admiral Fournet has given the Greck Government for cum- pliance with the Allies' Antest demands expires to-inorrow. These demands aw for the version of war material balance that recently surrendered to the | Germans and Bulgarians, and it is re ported that, should the KING comply, the
Was
14th October, the interest accrued on date of SHINNEW. KAMIYAMADA, BIBAI | ACCUMULATORS, DYNAMO; &c., complete are evidently in no mood for further the recurrence of hostile demonstrations Pay a lightning visit to Penang by leav
subscription must be taken into consideration
and is fo be added to the price of issue.
The Russo-ASIATIC BANK in Hongkong is ready to accept applications for the above-named Loan.
Special favourable rates will be quoted for Russian Exchange.
Farment may also be made in Roubles.
AND OYUBARI Conran JKA.
AGENT FOR BAKITO COAL.
HEAD OFFICE :— MARUNOUCH. TOKYO,
BRANCH OFFICIA :—NAGASAKI MOJ KARATSU, WAKAMATSU, OTAKU,
My
Applications will be wired to Petrograd free || MURORAN, HAKODATE KOBE,
of telegraphic charges and commission.
40
per cont, only of the cost of the Bonds
ay be paid on application, the balance to be paid on receipt of the Bonds,
The Bank is also ready to give every facility to subscribers in the shape of advance against the scrips,
G. TISDALL,
Manager, RUB30-ASIATIC BANK,
(1.369
WANTED.
TINGINEER, Br.. abstainer, for Harbour or
I Shop. Apply in own writing with copy ref., stating age and salary required to-
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HONG the MEETINGS
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Kowloon.
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K. KATO, Mounjene. No. 9, Paddar Street. Hongkong
Revised by THE MEMBERS,
PRICE
DA:LY Pria OFFICE.
by Hegotvists and enemy Ministers were ing Hongkong on December 15th, if he trilling. Already they have wasted many valuable months in uegotiations with expelled because they were guilty of can find a steamer, and then return to. King CONSTANTINE, whose insincerity has espioarge and had virtutny declarent Canton in time for the Conference of the long ixen apparent. Under the plea of war against the pro-ally section of Greece National Medical Association, of whic!. Both the saving the nation from the horrors of by threatening that vessels conveying he is President this year.
Nationalist Volunteers to Salonika would Missionary and Medical Associations are war he has done all that lay in his power he torpedoed, as in the case of the holding their Conferences in Canton from
to further the ends of our enemies even
at the cost of dividing the people into Angeliki. We have no desire to force January 15th to 24th. Next year Dr. Greece to espouse our cause, but we have Wu Lien Teh will probably transfer hia Greece to-day pre-
no intention of allowing her KING and headquarters to Peking, where the new sents a very sorry spectacle to the eyes
two hostile camps,
of the world owing to his tergiversation, his satellites to betray us. Only a month Central Hospital will occupy most of his She first shirked her plain duty to Serbia ago, Lord ROBERT CHIL stated in the time. In the hour of need, and then, without House of Commons that the British lifting a Ruger in self-defence, permitted Government believed that "a benevolent the Bulgaria to occupy her territory, kid neutrality was the proper attitude for nap her soldiers; pillage her people, and Greece." Since then, however, the Pro- take possession of her guns and amaunivisional Government, which has been under M tion. Is it to be supposed that Greece, established in Balonika with her proud traditions, would have VENIZELOS, has declared war both on Bul been guilty of such treachery and pusil garís and Germany.
thu
Mr. Thomas Worthington, who has just retired from the post of Director of the Commercial Intelligence Branch of the Board of Trade under the age limit, was formerly in the Philippines having been for some years in Messrs. Smith, Bell and Co, He has always had a special interest in all mattera cominer cial relating to the Far East,
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