NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
ARNHOLD, KARBERG & CO
(IN LIQUIDATION),
OTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that all Claims against the shove Estate akonla be filed with the Liquidators on or before 28th. February, 1917.
DODWELL & Co., LTD,
Liquidators.
WANTED.
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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15mm, 1017.
PUBLIC COMPANIES
HONGKONG, CANTON AND MACAL
STEAMBOAT COMPANY,
LIMITED:
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. THE DIVI
DIVIDEND of 81.25 por Share, declared at the Ordinary Meeting of Shareholders, held This Day, will be. Luyable" at the HookonG, AND SHANGHat Banking CORPORATION, on and after
HOUSES TO LET
TO LET
010, SEYMOUR TERRACE.
Apply to
PMN DA SILVANA
8, Des Vœux Road,
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TO LET
13th February, 1917 after TUESDAY, the
Shareholders are requested to apply to the 16, 1st April.
Office of the Company for Warrante
By Order of the Board of Directors,
WAE CLARKE,
Secretary. Hongkong, 13 February, 1917.
203
HUMPHREYS ESTATE & FINANCE CO., LTD.
UE Undersigned have received instructionsNUTIFIED that the DIVIDEND CHAREHOLDERS ARE HEREBY T
from The Executors of the Estate of the late Mr. L. R: NEEDHAM; to sell by Public Auction,
ON SATURDAY,
on account of the year 1916 of FIFTY CENTR (50 Cents) per Share is now Pay- Able at the HONGRONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION, Hongkong, on
Office, Alexandra Buildings, Des Voeux ford, Central, Hongkong.
the 17th February, 1917, at 2.30 p.m., at No. Warrants to be obtained at the Company's
Monutain View, The Pesk,
VALUABLE
&c.,
THE
HOUSEHOLD
*&o..
JOHN D HIMPHREYS & SON, General Managers. Hongkong, 12th February, 1917,
TO. 46, ELGIN STREET, 6 Boom House.
Apply to
Da, M, E. ASGER, New Post Office Building,
TO LET.
IX-ROOMED HOUSE, "FATBVIEW,” 3, Robinson Road. Immediate possession, Apply to
DAVID SASSOON & Co., LTD...
1243
TO LET
NEW HOUSES now Building in Con
duit cad Ready for occupation on Ist February, 1917. For rent and other particulars apply to
H.M.H. NEMAZEE, 1 Des Your Bord.
F108
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HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY,
TO LET.
No
TO. 42, ELGIN STREET,
~Apply to ta
LIMITED.
NOTICE.
PERCY SMPTH, SETH & FLEMING
1103
FURNITURE, 80. contained therein. Comprising Hall Stauds, Teakwood Upholstered Suite, Arm Chairs and Wolas, Indian Rugs and Carpets, Blackwood Tables, Blackwood Arm Chaira and Botton, Handsomely Carved Blackwood Screens, Standa, &c., a small collection of Carved-wood Figures, Vases,HE ORDINARY HALF-YEARLY Bronzes, &c, Pictures and Engravings, Large will be held at the Company's Hotel MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS Sideboard, Extension Dining Tables and Chairs, Electro-plated Ware and Cutlery, Large Dinner on SATURDAY. 17th February, 1917, Service (completo).
at Noon, for the purpose of receiving a Waro. Spirit Lantulus
statement of Accounts of the Company to Teakwood
of Chest-of-drowows, 31 December, 1916, with the report Wardrotusi Dressing Tables Washstands, Single Iron the Directors, and to discuss any matter Bedsteads, Sundry Bed and Table Linen, that
before Fu that, may be
brought befor competently Pantry Kitchen and Bath Room Utensils, TRANSFER BOOKS of the Com-
The pany will be CLOSED from 10th to 17th February, 1917, both days inclusive. By Order of the Board, A
J. H. TAGGART,
Acting-Secretary. Hongkong, 1st February, 1917.
ko, &c.
Palest
On View FRIDAY, 16th inst., from 2 P..
Catalogues will bo issued. TEUMB-Cash.
HUGHES & HOUGH, Auctioneers.
903
AMERICAN ASD MANCHULIAN LINE
NOTICE TO CONSIONERS.
FROM NEW YORK.
THE Stu.mchip
~CITY OF VIENNA” Captain J. W. Prengen having arrived from the phova Pori, Cousigness of Cargo ars hereby informed chat heir,uous are being landed at their risk into the dors of the Hongkong and Kowl up Waer nad Gotowa Co., Ltd., Kowloon, and sturat at Contigues risk mad expense.
all broken, slut, and during guide Ben U be Left in tim trolovas, whore tiny win O
mned on TreaUAT, the 2 t instal 10 .. All
be grösented within FIFTEE okius mut DAYS of the steamos 5 arşival horu, after which date they cannot be recognitud.
No Ciments wiLE, DA, WALKITEKI after the vivemar have left the Godown, and all goods remaining andelivered after the List inst, will be subject
to real.
Consignees of sargo are hereby notifed that they must produce o Import Permit signed by the Supercondacit of Imports and Exports, Hongkong, before Bills of Lading courtesigned.
No Fire Lusurance has been effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
SHEWAN, TOMES & Co,
Mag Agents.
Hongkong, 140k Fubruary, 1917,
80+
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THE HONGKONG AND KOWLOON WHARF AND GODOWN CO., LTD
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
THE THIRTIETH ORDINARY
MANNUAL MEETING OF SHARE FULDERS will be held at the OFFICES of Messrs. JARDINE, MATHESON Co., LTD., on THURSDAY, the 22nd Feb fuary, 1017, at Noon, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors and the Statement of Accounts for the year
The TRANSFER BOOKS
will be CLOSED pany
from MONDAY, 12th February, to THURSDAY, 22nd February, both days inclusive.org
By Order of the Board of Directors,"
W. S. BROWN,
Secretary, 1260 Hongkong, 5th February, 1917.
ending 31 December 910s of the Com-
THE CHINA PROVIDENT LOAN
AND MORTGAGE CO., LTD.
HE TWENTIETH ORDINARY
TANNUAL MEETING OF SHARE HOLDERS in the Company will be bell at the Offices of the Company, St. George's Buildings, No. 6, Connaught Road, un FRIDAY, the 23rd February, 1917, at 11:30 am, for the purpose of receiving a Statement of Accounts and the Report of the General Managera for the year ending 31st December, 1916 and electing Consulting Committee and
Auditors.
WALTER FORD & CO.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Com- Interest and Responsibility of TWILLIAM WALTER EDWARDS 19th February, 1917, until FRIDAY, pany will by CLOSED from MONDAY, the 23rd February, 1917, both days inclu sive.
SHEWAN, TOMES & CO,.
General Managers. Hongkong, 12th February, 1917. (293)
in the Firm of WALTER FORD &00, Commission Agents, 8, Queen's Road Contral, Ceased on the 31st day of August, 1916, on which date be by mutual consent of all the Partners cound to be a Partner,
Dated 14th day of February, 1917.
WILLIAM WALTER EDWARDS.
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LOST,
ETWEEN Glenealy and Conduit
HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. B LADY'S SOLID GOLD CUREN ORDINARY YEARLY MEET NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that CHAIN BRACELET with GOLD ING of the SHAREHOLDERS in this PADLOCK.
Corporation will be held at the CITY HALL, Hongkong, SATURDATM the 24th day of February, 1917 at Noon,* the purpose of receiving the Heport on the Court of Directors together with a statement of Accounts for the year end- the 31st December, 1910.ES OF
Finder will be suitably rewarded on returning
Bame to-
Post Office Box 258. 2 [237
DIOCESAN BOYS SCHOOL AND ORPHANAGE,
CHOOL DUTIES will be RESUMED
en THURSDAY, 18th instant, ill
from
The RE
TER SHARES REGISTER Corporationy will be CLOSED MONDAY the *** 12th ___ _February, - to SATURDAY, the 24th February, 1817 (both days inclusive), during which period For Terms for Day Scholars and Boarderse Transfer of Shares can be Registered.
By Order of the Court of Directors, Apply to
N. J STABB,
Chief Manager. Hongkong, 6th February, 1917. [261
THE HEADMASTER; Hongkong, 12th February, 1917.
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HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.
THE
******
ANNUAL SHOW.
THE FLOWER AND VEGETABLE SHOW will be held on the 8th and
9th MARCH, in the BOTANICAL GARDENS
Intending Exhibitors should send their
entry forms to the Hon. Secretary not
later than 28th February,
WANTED.
ENGINEER, Br., abstainse, for Harbour or Shop. Apply in own writing with copy refa, stating age and salary required to
W. E. BAILEY & Co, LED,
Kowloon
F106
FOR FALE:
TANLEY GIBBONS, SCOTTS and DIVERT ET TELLIER'S POSTAGE
Copies of Ruke and Schedules may be STAMP CATALOGUES for 1917. abtained from the Hon. Secretary.
ANICOL
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100
No. 4, WINDHAM STREET,
Hengkong,
TO LET AT THE PEAK. JURNISHED, 3, Stewart. Terrace,
Apply
II. E POLLOCK:
Prince Buildik.
97
TOLET
FLATS in "EWO MEGE" No *. THE
PEAK Apply, Property Office,
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., LTD.
TO LETA
190
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ODOWN in Dadell Street. Licin and AT. Airy Ollew overlooking Statue spine, Mod-nute repede
For rent ad aber particolars apply n
A.. Use of Billy Press Offer,
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From tat May: FFICES, ne Floor B. George's Build.
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SHEWAN, TOMEN & Co.
69
TO LET.
NOUR-ROOMED HOUSES in Gordon.
Terrace and Salisbury Avenue, Kowloon,
A FLAT in Humphreys Buildings, Kowloon
TO LET OR FOR SALE.:
KOWLOON MARINE LOT 48 with wharfare 58,000 sq. ft., suitable for Coal Storage or erection of Godowns.
AMPZREYS ESTATE & FINANCE
CO, LTD., Alexandra Buildings.
TO LET.
1201
FFICES 2, Conmight Food Central
OFFICES in King's and York Buildings, HOUSES in Clifton Gardens, Conduït Road.
For the manufacture of commercial
At an Examination in Home Nursing iron, Britain nouda only iron ore from held recently under the auspices of the abroad. Home resources are able to St. John Ambulaues Association at the supply the coal or coke consumed in the Royal Naval Hospital, the following Candidatos from the Italian Convent blast furnaces, e well as the whole of
were successful:-Sister Marianna Cap- the linestone used for flaxing purposes soul, Sister Virginia Carati, Sister Qwing, however, to the remarkable dis-
Erminia Perisinotto, Antonia Campos, coveries, which have been mado in con Bertha Carvalho, Celeste Contro, Eva nection with the manufacture of stock
HONGKONG WEDDINGS,
BEVINGTON--BROWN,
and its alleys, the Ministry of Muninu, Helen Clarke, Isabel del Campo, Marjorie Garrod, Louisa Gil, Bertha tions requires not only iron ore cas}'
Alice Law, Florentina Nunes, Goon, and limestone, but also manganese, of Clara Passos, Leonidia. Remedios, Lolita which large quantities are imported Ros, Maria Roza, Asuncion Sian, Violet The latest figures available are those for Tsau, and Beatrics White. Dr. W. V. M. 1913, but we may be sure that the million Koch acted as Hon, Lecturer to the Class, "tons" of manganese ore sent to Britain and Deputy Surgeon General Dicaper
from India in that year have since was the Hon. Examiner. been increased to replace the quantity obtained before the way from Russian ports in the Black Sea. For the special alloy-steels, which are so important in the work of munitions manufacture, carome, iron ore is necessary. About one- half of that used is derived from un island in the Western Pacific, New Caledonia, & posression of our French Moyle, of Mr. Francis Berington (Secre Ellics, which also exports large quan-tary of Messis, Bradley & Co., Hong, tities of nickel ore, Burinah and Malaya kong), fifth son of Mr and Mrs, J. Storrs supply Britain with alloys used in steel Bevington, Frinton, Essex, and Mige manufacture. It may be more correct, Jessic Olive Leslie Brown, niece and therefore, nowadays to amend the old adopted daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leslio Eastera proverb sous to include the Brows, Buva, Fiji, minerals employed as alluys with iron, for, in modern processes, iron is seldom used alone; it is alloyed with some other element or elements, by which its useful. nces la
increased.
The marriage was golemnized at St. Johu's Cathedral, Hongkong, yesterday afternoon, by the Rev. V. H. Copley
The bride, who was given away by ber father, looked charming in a dress com. posed of white liberty entis, and Geor Bette crepe, trimmed with rose point lace. She also wore a Court train, and
Before the war, the three greatest carried a beautiful shower bouquet mada world Powers were Great Britain, Ger-up of white carnations and asparagus many and America. These nations were und maiden hair ferms. The bridesmaid: the chief producers of iron and steel. was Miss Betty Hammond; who was Similarly in the sixteenth century, Spain, attiredna dress of white embroidered France and England, which were then silk trimmed with pink. She also carried the three leading Powert, were also a basket of pink sweet peas tied with the greatest iron producers. These facts pink ribbon. The brides' mother worn a point to a future for Canada and China dress of Nattier blue taffetz and ninon, both of which contain vast deposits of and she also wore a white and blue hat.
in of com a po and The best man was Mr. K. 8. Comm
iron ore,
forges are multiplying with great rapidi. 13, and many of them are being used on behalf of the Allies for supplying the raw materials necessary for those engines S. WATSON & of destruction which are now being made CO., LTD.,
AND SPRT MERCHANTS,
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After the ceremony a reception was held at Government House, and later in the day the newly married couple left. for Taipo, where the honeymoon in boing spent. The bride's going-away dress
consisted of a coat and skirt of fawn gaberdine, and she wore a has to match. The chance of the Cathedral had been
in such vast quantities. In the happier days of peace, they will be available for producing the stent required for building railways and steamships. In regard to decorated with foliage and white flowers. tae iran crezin China, many speculations | There was a large gathering in the have been made. It is not at all improb. Cathedral, those present, including :- able that Japan, in the next two or three HF. the Governor and Lady May and decades, will derive great benefit from the Mise day, the Hon. Mr. H. E. and it. She is the country most favourably Mrs Pullock, Captain and Mrs. Carr, BEVINGTON--Brown.--At St.
John's situated, geographically, to receive the Major and Mrs. Hammond, Captain Cathedral, Hongkong, on February 14th, by the Rev. Copley Moyle, iron ore if it is exported. Moreover, Champkin, Captain Lammert, Mr. and FRANCIS, 6ith 800 of Mr. and Mrs Japan now possesses ships and money, Mrs. Henry Humphreys, Mr. Owen J STORRE BEVINGTON, Sea View, Frinton-on-Sea, Essex, to JESSIE and both will be employed by her in Hughes, Mr. I Maitland, etc. OLIVE, nicco and adopted daughter developing the manufactures for which
The hymns sung during the ceremony, of Mr. and Mrs. LESSIE BROWN, of iron ore furnishes the raw material. which was fully choral, were The Voice Suva, Fiji.
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- Several years ago, Admiral MAHAN that breathed o'er Eden," and "O wrote a classical contribution to the Perfect Love, and as the newly-wedded literature of the world, in which he de- | pair proceeded down the aisle the monstrated the influence of sea power organist (Mr. Denman Fuller) played upon history. A few years later, Sir Mendelsohn's Wedding March, and NORMAN LOCKYER, in his Presidential ad- the bells sounded merry peals.
Advancement of Science, discoursed upon dress to the British Association for the
the influence of brain-power upon history The war has now demonstrated that the supply of metals, and especially the supply of iron ore, also profoundly affects the fate of a nation. When we fully realise the importance of this grast essential in modern warfare, we begin. to understand ons of the chief motives of Germany's war policy muchi as we may
BRANCH-SCHMIDT-On February 14th, at St. John's Cathedral, Hongkong, by Rev. Conley Moyle, BENJAMIN ROPER BRANCH, to HENRIETTA AUGUSTA SCHMIDT.
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DEATH
EVELSIGH-At the General Hospital Shanghai, on February 8th, JAMES LVELEIGH, aged 33 years.
KUNGEONO UFFICE. 101, Das Vors Bew, ( London Orsics: 191, Piner Stacer, E.C.
The Daily Press.
HONGKONG 15TH FEBRUARY, 1917,
HOUSES in Broadwood and Moreton IRON AND WORLD POWER. detest her methods. Since iron ore is Terraces.
HOUSES on Shameen, Canton,
Apply to
THE BONGKONG LAND INVEST MENT AND AGENCY CO., LTD.
FOR SALE
man indispensable in times of peace as well as in time of war,
of war, we
we shall not be
THERE is ao old Eastern proverb which cays that “He who owns the iron of the world rules the world. The truth of surprised if the Germans are found will-
BRANCH-SCHMIDT.
At the St. John's Cathedral, yesterday, the wedding also took place of Captain Benjamu Roper Brunch (H.K.V.C.)
worn measurer, and Miss Henrietta Augusta Schmidt, daughter of Mrs. Wm. Schmidt, Beaconsfield Arcade. The bride was given away by Captain Thomas Hall, and the best Joan was Mr. H. Szade
sworn measurer, Canton. The ceremony, which was of a very quite nature, was performed by the Rey VH Copley Moyle,
this is being brought home to us to-day ing to barter almost anything, when FAR EASTERN MEN AND THE WAR.
in a very remarkable fashion, Germany's conquests in Belgium, Northern France, NE 10 BHP. HORNSBY ACKROYD
and on her Eastern OIL ENGINE complete with and compled direct to ans R.W. Continuoma of the utmost valne to her becaus Current Shunt Wound Dynamo of 50/70. volde of the iron and coal-fields which
with shunt regulator,
LINSTEAD & DAVIS, Alomada Buildings.
The adop
peace negotiations cominence, in order to retain those districts in Europe, now in their possession, which contain the raw frontier are material required for ships, railways and workshops, Before the outbreak of hostilities Germany imported iron ore ALSO ONE SWITCHBOARD for these territorics contain. ACCUMULATORS DYNAMO do complete tion of the
"ruthless " — policy of from these torritories, but when the war is with instruments for 100 Amps.
over she will be so loathed by Belgium, For further partionlara Lyply to
submarining at sight, while generally. supposed to be aimed almost entirely at France and Rueria, that she will expori the food supply of Great Britain, has enoe great difficulty, for at least a genera also been decided upon because one-half tion, in obtaining supplies from them. of the iron ore used in the country, is imported. It is of interest to note that of the right million tons of iron ore im- ported into Britain from abroad in 1913, ave milion tons came from Spain, and one million tons from Scandinavia Hall, commencing at 6 p.m., when a Therefore, from the point of view of the paper will be read by the Rev. C. L. Ministry of Munition, in Great Britain, Cooper Hunt on Is Genesis true to the attitude of Spain, at present, is of Science Dr. Earle will preside and On Bale at the DAILY PRESS Offen or much more importance than that of all men are invited. The reading of the
paper will be followed by a discussion,
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Sweden.
The firet of three Conferences arranged by the Church of England Men's Society is to be held this evening in the City
|
Mr. Arthur Brown, 1st Corpa Cyclist Battalion, B.E.F, writing from France on December 19th, to a friend in Shanghai, I have come across several Shanghai people daring the last month or so. Jack R. Harder, who is að present with the 1st D.CLL was about this part for six weeks, and I had the pleasure of having tifin and dinner with him several times. My brother is still at home
The following is an extract from a letter received from Mr. Henry B. Hertslot, dated January 6th ---I am now, glad to any, & Lijontenant, in the Royal
France, Mesopotamia, Egypt or Salonika. Engineers and may shortly be sent to I got my promotion owing to my 10 years shipping experience in China. If you know of any other persons with supiler qualifications (viz., shipping experience, that is loading and discharging steamers) let me know and I think could obtain them a simbar carisien
Lieut. Hertslet's address is 30 Eardley Crescent, Earl's Court, London, SW,