NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
HONGKONG STOCK EXCHANGE
TT IS HELEBY NOTIFIED that the
I HONGKONG STOCK EXCHANGE will be CLOSED WEDNESDAYS 1 o'clock Pist, until further Notice
By Order of the Committee,
R BANCOCK, Secretsry, Hongkong, 2nd May, 1917.
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CONSTITUTIONAL REFORM ABSOCIATION OF HONGKONG.
EETING at the Theatre TO-DAY
M (THURSDAY) the3rd May, st5 30 r.,
to pass the proposed tulus wi Regulations (a copy or which can t seen at wy Office,
Des Voeux Hond Central), sud to elect Officers and s Committen, and to traumaot other BAHİSARS
The Honorable Mr. P. II. HOLYOK will take the chair, ☺
A S. D. LOUSLAND,
Hon. Secretary, piru tem.
NOTICE.
HAVE The Day REMOVED
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OFFICE
from Queen Building to 2nd Floor of Messrs. A. TAOK & Coʻn Building, Des Voug Bond Central
Hongkong, 30th April, 1917.
NOTICE
PUBLIC COMPANIES
PRESS, THURSDAY, MAY 380, 1917.
THE HONGKONG
DAILY
HOUSES TO LET
TO LET
CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE, LTD. NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS, THE THIRTY SIXTH ORDINARY MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS will be held at the Offices of the Undersigned, TO-DAY (THURSDAY), the 3rd May, 1917, at NOON
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 19th diskurt to the 3rd May, both days inclusive
JARDINE, MATHESON & CO, LTD,
General Agents, Hongkong, 16th April, 1917. - 2 [523
THE HONGKONG ELECTRIC CO
LIMITED.
Ο
NE ROOM spitable for an OFFICE.
Apply to
899
DENNYS & BOWLEY
TO LET
10. 10, SEYMOUR TERRACE" From
1st June, 1817. Apply to
P. M. N. DA SILVA.
6, Des. Voux Foul [S01
TO LET.
TO. 2, STEWART TERRACE, PRAE,
TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Named
TWENTY-EIGHTII: ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING will be held at the Company's Offers St. George's Buildings, on SATURDAY, the 5th May, 1917, at 12 o'clock Noon, for the purpose of presenting the Report of the Directors together with Statement of Accounts to 28 February, 1917, and electing Directors Jand. Auditors N
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company CLOSED from the 21st April to the 5th May, both days inclusive.
By Order of the Board of Diretor,
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & CO Agents
WEI A YUK
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· Hongkong, 17th April, 1917.
【VE HAVE from This Day Opened our
W Oficus af Now York San Francisco
KARANJIA
and Hongkong under the Firm Name of Dar Local Office is situsted at No. 2, Con naught Road,
KARANJIA & Co. Hongkong, 30th April, 1917.
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PUBLIC AUCTION. #THE Undersigned has received instruc.
tions to sell by Public Auction,
ON WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY AND
FRIDAY, the 9th, 16th and 11th.
May, 1917, commencing each day at 11 a.m., at his Sales Rooms, Duddell Street,
A Large Quantity of Burroughs & Wellcome's Tabloids (varied assortment), Kepler's Malt and Oil, Allen Hanbury's Byno Preparations, Patent Medicine, Hair Oil and Dyes, etc., etc.
ALSO.
A Large Quantity of French and Ameri. can Perfumes and Soapa
N.B. The above aile offers an unique opportunity to hospitals and private dispensaries, as the goods are in fine condition and are only being sold owing to the labels being slightly stained by water.
On View Iron
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INDO CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD
T
HE
THIRTY-SIXTH ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING of the Com- pany will be held at the Offices of the General Managers, Mezers, JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., LTD., Des Voeux Road, Hongkong, on WEDNESDAY, the 9th May, at Noor, for the parpons of receiving the Report of the Directors, passing the Accounts, and slooting *Directors and Auditors.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from 2nd May to the 23rd May, both days inclusive.
By Order of the Board, JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., LAD.,
General Managers, Hongkong, 25th April, 1927.
, អក
HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI
BANKING CORPORATION.
OTICE 18 HEREBY GIVEN thas Certificate No. 5/NS 1956 dated Hongkong 21st February, 1012 for Thres Shares numbered 67689, 14881, and 89966 gistered in the name of Mr. MARIA DAS and shonid this Certificate not be produced to the Bank before the 11th day of May, 1917,
NAVES RIBEIRO has been LOST or STOLEN,
Naw Certificate for the shares will be issued,
1917, MONDAY, the 7th May, and the aforesaid Certificate No. SINS 1866
Catalogue will be issued.
Terms: Cash on delivery.
GEO, LAMMERT,
Auctioneer,
PUBLIC AUCTION.
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HE Undersigned has received instruc
tions from the Liquidatora of Messrs. JESSER & Co. in pursuance of an order of the Hongkong Government to sell by public auction at 12 o'clock (Noo) on TUESDAY, the 31st day of July
1917, at his Sales Rooms, Duddell Street, THE VALUABLE LEASEHOLD PROPERTY situate at The Peak, Hong- kong, and being RURAL BUILDING LOT No. 10,
IN ONE Lor.
The Property Consiste of ----
The piece or parcel of ground and premises known as Lysholt," 104, The Peak, situate near Mount Gough, in the Colony of Hongkong, with an area of 194,032 square feet and registered in the Land Office as Rural Building Lot No. 19.
The Lot is held for the unexpirat
unexpired resi
due of a term of 75 years created therein by an indenture of Crown Lease dated
the 23rd day of April, 1896.10v%
The Annual Crown Rent 38 895,00, For further particulars and conditions
of sale apply to
MESSES WILKINSON GRIST,
Bolicitors for the Liquidators,
or to the Undersigned,
GEO, PLAMMERT,
"Auctioneer.
NOTICE
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NY EUROPEAN, Non-Anktio or Indisa dairing to leave the Colony should apply.
in person shwiha CNETRAL POLIUM STATION between the hours of 3 M. U 1 P.M. and 2 P.E
#Pas
pa dalam be required to produce
"Applieinis
· porbi Dr Identification papers.
All persons with certain exceptions who remain in the Colony for more than 7 days are required to Register hommelven tender the REGISTRATION OF PERSONS ORDIN "ANCE 1916..
Forms of Registration giving the passionları required may be obtained as the G.P,O. and all Police Smtions.
The Penalty for non-compliance is a fine not sroooding $50,
FOR SALE
68
will thereafter be treated by this Corporation. as Null and Vold,
By Order of the Court of Directors,
N. STABB
Chief Manager Hongkong, 11th April, 1917.
WANTED,
Apply ta̸---
HE POLLOCK,
Prince's Buildings,
TO LET
OFFICES to Let
Apply
Bor No. 14,
Care of Daily Proes" Ofiée.
TO LET.
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1 Foux in Conduit Bond Bendy
for occupation. Also 1 GODOWN I Daddell Streekt
For rent and other particulare apply to---
ILM, H. NEMAZEE, 1 Des Voeux Rond.
1402
TO LET
MMEDIATE entry, Two very desirable SHOPS wasted In Yoo House Street, appalto the Grand Hotel, recently recon-
stracted.
For rent and other particulars apply foun
TER MANAGEE. HONGKONG Ion Co, Ero 45, Connaught Road Central,
1401
TO LIT.
FOUR-ROOMED HOUSES is Gordon
Terzoo and Salisbury Avenue, Kowloon,
A FLAT in Humphreys Buildings, Kowloon
TO LET OR FOR BAZE.
13 with
INTIMATION
WATSON'S
OLD BROWN
BRANDY
E
QUALITY.
25 YEARS IN WOOD.
KOWLOOMARINA. S. WATSON
Storage or erection of Godowns,
Apply to TE
HUMPHREYS ESTATE & FINANCE
Co., LTD., Alexands Balldings.
1281
TO LEK
1600
FFICES at 2, Counaught Road Central.
OFFICES 4 King's and York Buildings HOUSES is Clifton Gardens, Conduit Rond,
Terraces
HOUSES on harieer, Cantón,
Apply to
THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST. MENT AND AGENCY CO., LTD.
MALL GOODS LIFT, about 4 x 4',
preferably electrically driven,
Apply
AS WATSON & CO., LTD.
1660.
PAR BALE
FINE SELECTION OF CEYLON
POSTAGE STAMPS,
GRACA & CO.,
Wyndham Breast.
Hongkong.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
9.8 CARNARVONSHIRE
FROM UNITED KINGDOM AND INTERMEDIATE PORTS..
&
CO.. LTD..
TELEPHONE 016.1
The Hon Treasurer of the Alion Memorial and Affiliated Hospitals ac knowledges with thanks & donation of $20 to the Funds of the Hospitals from. the Hongkong, Cigar Store..
Our readers a reminded of the Con stitutional Reform Assccunt on meeting- which is to be held at the Theatre Royal to-day at 5.30 p.m.The Hon Mr. PH Holyoak is announced to preside.
Council or Association that may be form ed, and to keep a vigilant eye upon all matters of local interest. The most im-, portant of these is obviously the first, though even in many incorporated boroughs in Eugland Ratepayers Association plays a very useful part. It is not to be expected, of coures, that the project will receive unanimous sup- port, and for that resson it behoves all those who are in favour of it, to demonstrate the fact by their attendance
With the object of raising funds for the to-morrow evening By this time wor Overseas Club Aeroplane Fund,, a smok- all familiar with the nature of the objecing concert will be held at the Masonic tions that will be offered to the step which Hall, Kowloon, on Saturday evening, at .
9 o'clock An attractive variety pro gramme by local artists. has been ar ranged, and a very enjoyable evening is anticipated. It is hoped that as a result the funds of the worthy object on behalf of which tho gathering is being held will to substantially increased.
is contemplated. The number of those who are opposed on principle to any closer approach to representative, govern ment is negligible but there are others who, while admitting that the established order of things leaves much to be desired, fear that any departure from it must inevitably lead to disastrous consequences. They cannot conocive of reform without
At the 26th annual general meating of the Hongkong Stock Exchange, held at the offices of the Exchange on Monday
revolution. It is useless to point to the HONGKONG STOCK EXCHANGE example of Shanghai, or to the advan- tages which the Chinose in this Colony ELECTION OF OFFICERS AND enjoy in the matter of representation as
COMMITTEE compared with their fellow countrymen in China these timorous souls refuse to be comforted and must he left & prey to their own feurs At the same time it may be polític to modify the demands afternoon, the following members were which were set forth in the recens peti-elected on the Standing Committed for tion, If only to strengthen the appeal for 1917-Messrs. P. G. Potts, G. C. Moxon, i
thorough reconsideration of the ques
A. H. G. Jackson, B. Basto, P. Testor, tion and to narrow the ground of attack. W Logan D. Haskell, E. 11. Baymond, It might, for example, be advisable to J. Smyth, J. W. Taylor, G. H. Potts. leave the Executive Council out of con- Geo. P. Lamiert, H. R. B Hancock, sideration for the present, and to ask W. G. Worcester and 3. 8. Dobie, merely for the Legislative Council to be The Standing Committee elected the composed equally of official and unofficial following Officers for the year guding 31st members, the whole of the latter, with the December, 1017-Mr. P. C. Potta (Chair- exception of the Chinese, to be elected. | mun), Mr. G. C, Moxon (Vice-Chairman), This would probably achieve the object Mr. H. B. Hancock (Secretary).
in view without introducing any new principle to agitate the mind of the Colonial Office. It would, at least, remove
the painful irony which now attaches to Clause 18 of the Royal Instructions onacting that "All questions proposed for ucbate in the Legislative Council shall be decided by the majority of votes,
MB. E. W. HAMILTON'S
VERSES,
The verses written by MrE W. Hamilton, which have appeared from time to time in the Hongkong papers
Hamilton has gathered them together, t
and the GOVERNOR or the member presiding of them in the Daily Press-have WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, ing shall have an original vote in common
always been appreciated, and, in response Hunk to, numerous requests from friends. Mr. with the other members of the Council,
My as also a casting vote, if apon any ques tion the votes shall be equal." This balancing of the two parties would ensure a greater degree of respect being paid to
BIRTH
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HOUSES in Broadwood, and Moreton BLACK-At Hongkong on May 2nd, the the views of the general community, for
THE PENINSULAR
ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION CO.
fas
AND The Daily Press.
STEAM FOR STRAITS, CEYLON
AUSTRALIA, BOMBAY, EGYPT, MEDITERRANEAN PORTS
AND LONDON
„Turquda. BILLS OF LADino - Insʊnd POR
BATAVIA, AMERICAN CONTINENTAL,
AND SOUTH AFRIJA PORTE.
Homeward Mall Steamar,
carrying THis Majesty's Mail, will be despatched from this port as usust, taking Passenger and Cargo for the above Ports: Passangers' Accommodation the connecting reel scured
Hongkong ard
HONGKONG 2nd May, 1917,
wife of Mr. F. W. BLADE, of a son,
the Government would hesitate to force 24 [644
through a mensure opposed by the whole Horakone Omita. 101, Dm Vœux Road, Cof the elected members. We would sng LONDON Ortson: 181, Fian Breast, – E.C.
gest, also, that the unofficial members should abandon the practice of passing b Ordinances in skeleton form, and leaving it to the Governor in-Council to frame rules and regulations under such Ordin ances If they were to exerciso a little more care in this direction it might be CONSTITUTIONAL REFORM,
found unnecessary to sak for the inclusion THE recent clash between the Government of two more members upon the Executive and the European community in Hong--| Council and the introduction of the elec- kong over the question of the exclusion tive system. The fact that the members of the Germans for a prescribed period of the Executive Council are pledged to after the war has had at lenet ons good secrecy would make it impossible for result, for it has served to draw attention them to
render an account of their prominently once again to the need of
stewardship, and, unless they were in a
reforming the Constitution of the Colony majority, they could not produce any shan
so that the public may have a greater tangible result.
Something would be
added others, and published the whole
collection in a neat little volume, under the title of "Gas Attacks, which he
price of one dollar per cupy. With that now offers to the world at large at the
ofern to the world it
humorous touch which characterises all his verse he sets out, quite frankly, in his note to the public, the motives by which he has been prompted
We ought, of course, to write for fame Or else, perhaps, because there New Within us that which fes no name Lat drives us on to posties, Well, what's the truth? Come, set it down Without delay or vauvaise hunte We seek no post-laurente's crown. It is your money that we want.
It is to be hoped that Mr. Hamilton will receive a generous“ response to his touching appeal. His versos are worth far more than the dollar, and our local
poets are not so numerous that we can. afford to withhold encouragement from them. They do us sound service by pointing out our little idiosyncracies
WING to an outbreak of Fire on Board before departure frotees and Cargo for voice in the management of their own gained if the principle laid down by Mr pccasionally, and in the dog days, or
E
this Vessel a General Average contribu tion of 3 per cent, will be collected.
The General Average Boud will require to be signed and deposits made before Counter signstore of Bills of Lading can be given
For further particulare apply to
* JARDINE, MATHESON & CO., LTDs
A Agents for THE ROYAL MAIL STHAN PACKET CO., Owners of the "BaIZE LISH AN STEAMERS
1577
THE WATERHOUSE STEAMSHIP:
LINE
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
FROM SEATTLE AND JAPAN PORTS.
HD Steamship
having arrived from the shore Ports, Consigners LUISE NIELSEN.
Goods are being landed at their risk into the of Cargo by her are hereby informed that all
hazaritons and/or extra harardons Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godowa Co. Ltd., whence andior from the wharvón delivery may be only by the 3rd May, at 5 PM.
Goods not cleared by will be subject to rent,
E101 B.H.P., HORNSBY ACKBOYI!
All braken, otafel and damaged packages are OIL ENGINE complete with sud be examined on 3rd May, at 10 AM. Claims to, be left in the Godowns, where they will apled direct to one & XW Continuou against the steamer must be presented within Sarrent Shant Wound Dynamo of 50/70 velle 10 days of arvel, otherwise they will not be
be effected by BUT CRED Water Bars wi
ith shani regulator ARD ACCUMULATORS, DINAMO, &c., complete
ALSO ONE SWITCHBOARD for makanan te
with instemments for 100 Amps.)
For further particniors apply to
LINSTEAD & DAVIS,
Alexandra Buildings.
main
No
Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
JARDINE, MATHESON & CO. LTD.
Agenta Hongkong, 26th April, 191
1578
Stik mod Italy France und Tondon (under arrangement!
in Bosure to asolios and London,
od by this Steamer proceding will be centere
Parcels will be received at the One ant and vains of all packages azo required By the day before miling, the contents
For further particular, sailing daten, eta,
EY D. PARE
Euperintendent.
waply to
FORTHCOMING EVENTS,
TODAY Noonanters Tusurance Office, Led.. Mick
ing of Shareholders 5.30pm Constitutional Reform Association of Hongkong, Meeting at the Theatre Royal
TO-NIGHT
~9 pm—Concert by Paul Dufault at the
T'hentro Eoyal
AUTO-MORROW.
9.15 pm-Chung Ling Soo Performance al
tha Theatre Royal
Saturday, 6th May
Noou Hongkong
#Electric).
Ordinary Gassrái Me
when “The blessed thermometer's zero,” affairs. This is a need which has been CaAMBERLAIN When he granted two seats repeatedly urged almost from the very on the Executive to the public were for that we have one in our midst who it is certainly something to be thankful foundation of the Colony, seventy-three reaffirmed, and the occupants of those
can make us smile over the vagaries of years ago, but concessions have been madai wats were chosen invariably and not
our own: particular climate Mr. very grudgingly by the Home Authori merely as a rule from among the
ties, and it is now a quarter of a century unofficial members of the Legislative Hamilton has undoubtedly the gift of
since the last
last instalment of justice was Council. We offer these suggestions received from the late Mr. CHAMBERLAIN - because we regard the need for reforin as In his capacity as Secretary of State for urgent and think that by following the the Colonies. A further instalment has line of least resistance progress may be been long overdue. By his summary re pecelerated, jection of the petition addressed to him last year, Mr. BONAR LAW established & precedent which, if allowed to sland, likely to be quoted by his successors for another quarter of a century. We are glad therefore, to see that the Constitu tional Reform Association, which has remained in a state of suspended anima tion since its birth six months ago, has been galvanised into activity by procent
The Hongkong, Stock Exchange will be closed on Wednesdays at one o'clock until further notice.
As the result of a sale of work, and donations during Lent, the sum of $100 has been forwarded to Dr. Barnardo's Homes by Mrs. H. E. Pollock,
The forthcoming marrings is announced
metrical expression, and all his verses are happy in phrasing. His little book will be thoroughly enjoyed, and it is open to those who have no room for it upon their shelves and they will probably be fow-pass it on, as our popular magazines, are so fond of reminding us towalaya to the men in the trenches,
Once more, here's luck, wherever you may be When you read this. And, if you like it not, Just pass it on to brother Boche, and he, In shear disgust, will probably get shot.
Gas Attacks." By E. W Hamilton,
Price $1.
5 pm Glue Parormanos of Chung Lng be held at the Theatre Royal this evening New Territorier, and Miss Hilda Cham
evente, and we hope that the meeting to of Mr. Charles Lyans, of Heung Shui, OPIUM DENS IN CANTON po at the Theatre Royal.
berlain, of Melbourne, Australia,
Wednesday,
will be largely attended so that the pro 11mAuction of Tabloide. Mal and Oil moters may be encouraged by the assur
de, at Sales Roome, by Mr. Goo Lammert, Noon-Indo-Chine Bleam Navigation Co., ance that they have the public behind We understand (says the NC. Daily
Ltd, Onlinary General Meeting. Tuesday, 31st July
them. The objects of the Association are Ness) that Mr. Hayley Morris intenda |_ Woon--- Anction of Valuable Leasehold Pro to secure a more popular form of govern, to appeal against the decision of the jury party from the Liquidators of Merment, to press the claims of Hongkong in the case of Dr. L. L. Marsh versus Jebsen & Co. by M. (reo. P. Lammert.
to representation upon agy Imperial himself
The Canton Government has ssued instructions that all opium dens must be finally closed by the 30th of April and the public are
warned that they must discontinue the habit of smoking opiam forthwith. Any infraction of this regulation will be punished by imprison ment and not by fine.