NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
THE UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF CANTON, LIMITED. Incorporated in Hongkong. NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
IS HEREBY GIVEN that an NEXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING of the UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF CANTON, LIMITED, will be held at the Head Office of the Society, Nos. 3 and 4, Queen's Buildings, Victoria, in the Colony of Hongkong, on Til USDAY, the 27th September, 1917, at 12.15 'clock FM., when the subjoined Resolution
Passed at an Extraordinary General Meeting convened for that purpose and held on the 1st day of September, 1917, will be submitted for
Special Resolution confirmation as S
That the provisions of the Society's Memorandum of Association with respect to its objects be altered so as to read as "shown in the print signed for the purpose "of identification by the Chairman of this
Meeting.
Should the above Resolution be confirmed as a Special Resolution by the requisite majority
this alterations in the Society's Memorandum of Association consequently involved will be submitted to the Supreis Court of Hongkong for confirmation
A print of the Memorandum as proposed to be altered can be seen at the Head Offer of the Bociety."
Dated this 14th day of September, 1917.
Q. H. P. HAY, per pro, General Manager.
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NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO., LTD.,
AND
CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
INSIGNEES jier Company's Steamer
TEIRESIAS "
are hereby notified that the Cargo will be chsenarged into Holt's Whari, Kow- loon, where it will lie at Consignee's risk; The Cargo will be ready for delivery from Gown on and, after ..
9th September Optional cargo will be, landed, unless notace has been given prior to steamer's
arrival.
All broken, chafed, and damaged goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on any Tuesdays and Fridays between the hours of 10.15 A.M. and Noox within the free storage period. No claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the steamer's Godown; and all Goods remaining undelivered after the 14th. September will be subject
to rent.
All Claims against the Steamer must be, presented to the undersigned on or before the 28th September, or they will not be recognised.
No Fire Insurance will be effected
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents. Hongkong, 8th September, 1917.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES
AND
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OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO., LTD,
OHINA. MUTUAL 'STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED. ONSIGNEES per Company's Steamer
ANTENOR
are hereby notified that the Cargo will be discharged into Holt's Wharf, Kow kon, where it will lie at Consigue's risk, The Cargo will be ready for delivery from Godown on and after
7th September, Optional cargo will be lauded, unless notice has been given prior to steamer's arrival.
INTIMATIONS
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER – 14TH,
HONGKONG GYMKHANA CLUB.
AUCTION
For Sale
by
HEFOURTUGYMKHANA MEETING of the Season will be held at Happy VALLEY, TO-MORROW (SATURDAY), the 18th September, 1817, cube 81 for at 345 PM.: The Charge of Admission will ather than Members of the HONGKONG JOCKEY Public Auction. CLUB OF GYMKHANA CLUB. K
Soldiers and Sailors fa uniform Half Prica. The Committen invite the Ladies of Hong- kong to be present,
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NORTIT POIST HOTEL. SHAURIWAN ROAD.
E-OPENED under New Management,
J. BROOK,
Manager.
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Tel, 907.
Subject to the conditions præcribed by the Straits Settlements “Alien Bnemies ( Winding- up)) Ordinance, 1314," res nmended from time tu time by Ordinances, 1 of 1915, XIX of 1915,
in this Slates
INTIMATION
WATSON'S
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XVI of 1916 and VI of 1917 and as adopted THE PREMIER SCOTCH
OF THE FAR EAST
All that land known as THE BATU LIMA ESTATE consisting of about 1,016 acres, 1 rood, 33 perches held under East Coast Country Grant No. 49 for 999 years from 1883, RENT FREE. ST. STEPHEN'S COLLEGE
About. 276 acres of the land is THE MICHAELMAS TERM begins on Students seeking admission should call in hearing) and 50 acres with SATURDAY September 15th planted with rubber (150 acres upon the Warden on FRIDAY 14th inst
coconuts 3 to 4 years old. between the hours of 10 A-3, and 1 p.11.
3007
DIOCESAN GIRLS' SCHOOL. KOWLOON
~CHOOL will RE-OPEN on TUESDAY.
September 18th, at 9'am. Borders return in the afternoon of 17th.
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DIOCESAN GIRLS' SCHOOL,
PRO
KOWLOON..
DROFESSOR DANENBERG will give Planoforte Lessons at the School onen a week dating Torin
A onquiries about arrangements, for pupils of the School or others, to be addressed to
THE HEADMISTRESS.
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THE HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA
DOCK COMPANY, LIMITED. TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that NDIVIDEND WARRANTS for the INTERIM DIVIDEND of 8200 per Share payable to dl Shareholders on the Company's Register at 30th September, 1917, may be Company 2 obtained at the oflice of Queen's Buildings, Hongkong, on and after the 8th October, 1917.
REGISTER and TRANSFER BOOKS of the Notice is further given that the SHARE Company will be CLOSED from the 1st to the 6th October 1917, both days inclusive.
By Order of the Board of Directors, R. M. DYER Chief Manager, Hongkong, 8th September, 1917. [1012
NATIONAL BANK OF CHINA, LIMITED (IN LIQUIDATION)
INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND).
Unredeemed Bank Notes.
HEREBY GIVEN that any NUTSTANDING NOTES, will be paid on presentation to the undersigned on or before SATURDAY, 29th September, 1017, at Noon
Situated on main road within 5 milles of Sandakan Wharf.
The following buildings in good condition are on the Estate:
(a) I bungalow (4030) containing
bedrooms, dining room and veran- dah... Corrugated iron root, plank walls, tiled floor.
(6) 1 Store (67 x 22). Corrugated iron
roof.
walla.
(c) 1. Smoke-house (24'x 20"). Corrugated
iron walls and roof, earth floor. (d) 1 Factory (2 x 16 Corrugated iron roof plank walls, coment floor. Contains and machines, 28 latex pails and over 3,000 cups.
(c) 15 Coolie houses (ench 18 x 14).
Plank walls attap roofs.
The above property will be sold by Public Auction in the Court House at Sandakan at 12 o'clock Noon, on SATUR DAY, 20th October, 1917.
KESERVE PRICE $100,000 (ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS) STRAITS SETTLEMENTS CURRENCY,
(NOTE : --This reserve price has been based on a report on the Estate by the Honourable Mr. F. E. Leser, Manager of Sapong Estate).
The sale is subject. to the follow- ing conditions:
(1) 250,000 (Singapore Currency) to be paid on purchase and the balance by monthly instalments thereafter of $10,000. Interest
at the rate of 7% per annum will be charged
FOR 25 YEARS.
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WATSON'S
Search Whish
POPULARITY MAINTAINED
BY
ITS
EXCELLENT "QUALITY
NOT BY EXPENSIVE
WORLD-WIDE ADVERTISING.
1917
•
mind and methods. While it may be taken
There will be
apiente Lo-morrow for granted that, for all their braggadocio, (Saturday)lin connection with St Peters the German Government realise the Church. The launch will leave Blake failure of their auditorme cumpaign to Pier at 2.30 p.a. achieve its object, and the heavy, price
An extraordinary general meeting of which they will be called upon to pay for the Union Insurance Society of Canton, making the experiment, there is little Lid, will be held on the 27th inst. te doubt that the Intest peace, overtures confirm the resolution passed on the 1st are dictated, also, hy other con inst. for altoring the Memorandum of aiderations. It is necessary, for example, Associati after the pondraic resolution passed
A Whist Drive was held in the Dock- recently in the Reichstag, to make yard on Wednesday evening by the Duck- one show of seeing to lose at Havard Recreation Club. Prizes were won who are growing weary of the war and by-Ladies--ist, Mrs. Windebank eit have been repeatedly assured that their Mrs. Budden, 3rd, Miss Goodall. Men sufferings are due to the aggressive designs 1st, Mr. Ponsford; 2nd, Mr. Faithfull; of implacable fpes. Af the same line, the 3rd, Mr Lanigan. The duties of M. C. hope is probably entertained that centrals were carried out by Mr. V. Stonaard. may be impressed will Germany's sweet
CORRESPONDENCE reasonableness and even that the apple of diseord way die tonwn amongst the Allies, This doulless explains the suggestion that Germany is willing to “ restore 2 Belgiumi and Northern, France on the condition that Great Britain furnishes the necessary funds by purchasing the Colonies of which Germany has been -stripped, Amusing us this, suggestion is the fact if net it be that Germany
THE SERVICE DOLLAR. {TO TAS EDITOR OF THE HONUKONG
DAILY PRESE"],
St May 1 be allowed to think vou, for your efforts to keep the Servic Dollar grievance before the public? The compilation of the figures in yesterday's- issue of your paper must have meant a good many hours trying work, and I am sure all Service, men in the Colony ap- preciate your unselfish efforts.
is becoming reconciled to the loss of her Colonies is a welcome indication of the birth of a new spirit of humility. Tho
Meanwhile, is anything being done by restoration" of Belgium presumably those in a position to do something? implies, reparation as well as evacuation, Judging by results, the, efforts of the but sure kime back when the ex-Chancellor Chamber of Commerce, have en entirely of Germany said: “We will restore Bel fraiths. Have they given up in despair, ur are there still hopes for us? li seems gium to its people” he was careful to acid: But it must form part of the beyond belief that Service mell, in a economic system of Germany; of the mill-ny of the richest nation in the world, are only able to keep up a correspondenes tary and naval defence of Germany. - Wa
with the home country by charity in the must have some control over its ports.
form of writing. materials, free postage, Even so, he incurred the displeasure of
eto (See your issue of the 12tb.) The the Junkers, so that whatever interpreta degradation is not by any means confi- tion is placed upon the word ** restore" dential I am informed that the state of it marks some advance upon the attitude - affairs of the uten in Hongkong has been which the ruling caste in Germanyferred to in more than one. Chinese previously adopted. Similarly, the paper; with the result, that wo are pitied offer to-
restore Serbia and or despised by even the coolies of the Roumania is evidence that Bulgaria Colony. Other Service ten will, no recognises the impossibility of realising doubt, corroborate my statement when I the ambitions which led her to link her say that the ricshe coolies, show very
-
JA. S. WATSON & fortunes with those of the Ceutral Euro- great reluctance to Recept us as Intes,
CO., LTD.,
on instalments overdue and default for 30 WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS,
will invalidate the sale and render the
-deposit and all instalments liable to forfeiture
(2) Upon payment of the deposit an agree- ment will be executed by the liquidator undertaking to complete the transfer of the estata, free of all incumbrances, on payment of the final instalment of the purchase money.
And to the following special conditions
(1) The purchaser must be a British subject and not under any foreign influence; he will be required to satisfy the Governor that no person of enemy or foreign origin is directly or indirectlynterested with him in the pur-
and no
that behalf a
required may be
For the
of this sale any person purposes by the Governor.
entitled, under the Land Laws of North Barnen to rank ass Native shall be deemed. to be a British subject.
THE BOARD OF TRADE make a charge action in Dust make mich statutory |
AFTER THAT DATE, holders will find it necessary to claim repayment IN STERLING From the BOARD OF TRADE, LONDON, to whom the necessary funds will be remitted. for payment of claims out of monies deposit- ed in the "COMPANIES LIQUIDATION
A. R LOWE, ACCOUNT" at the Bank of England.
Liquidator.
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Chartered Bank Building,
Hongkong, 16th August, 1917,
HOUSES TO LET
A
All broken, chafed, and damaged, goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on any Tuesdays and Fridays between the hours of 10.45 A.. and NOON within the free storage period. No claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the steamer's Godown,MMEDIATE entry, Four very denizable
TO LET.
HONGKONG,
BIRTH
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DUTTON At No. 3, Mountain View, Feak, on the 13th instant, to Mr. and Mrs. S. H. DUTTON, a daughter. [1038 Boxesona Office: 104, Das Vaur Rain, 0. Lomnou. Office: 181, Frase Grant, E.C.
The Daily Press.
Hongxomo, 14TH SEPTEMBER, 1917.
GERMANYS NEW
TERMS.
PEACE
any
pean Powers France, of course, is not being probably under the impression that likely to be satisfied with the indepen- we have no money in our pockets to pay dence of Alsace-Lorraine, nor is there the them at the journey's end. least probability that Italy will be dis The Chaplain, who is working extremely posed to renounce her national aspira hard with the very host intentions--but tions in return for the conversion in the opinion of many, in the wrong of Trieste into free port.
Thero direction-informs us that the Services' Entertainment Fund undoubtedly helps is no allusion, apparently, in of the different sets of peace terms which
to keep Service men happy and contented. Germany bas distributed, to Mesopotamia, contented and happy I should like to Well, if there is one Service man hero which, Mr. LLOYD GEORGE declared at meet him; I know of none. I know of a Glasgow, will “never be restored to the few people who are gloating over the blasting tyranny of the Turk"; to Coa- gains which are the result of a mis- stantinogle and the Dardanelles; or to directed charity, but the Service men Russia. The advocacy of disarmament is whom I meet are sullen and bitter. They interesting as coming from a nation which greet each other with: Any news?'* a few years ago rejected with sorn Great but they don't can war news. They Britain's proposal for a naval holiday ask for no increase of pay, although, It is accompanied by the familiar demand goodness knows, their pay is scanty for the freedom of the sens. Exactly enough; but they want the pay they are what is meant by this we are at a loss to entitled to a sailors and soldiers paid. to them at a reasonable rate, so that they can always have a few cents in their
Let it be remembered that, with the exception of a very small number, the
(3) In the case of a Company formed for the purpose of acquiring the business ite Memorandum of Association must contain specis) provisions, to be approved by the Governor, to exclude the possibility of the Company falling under foreign control. GRMANY has long been euquetting with understand, unless it be the removal, by Generally speaking it will be necessary to
prevent more than one-fourth of the shares Peace, but she has hitherto been very care. fundamental changes in maritime practice,pocket and consequently feel independent.
or the voting rights being held by, or subject ful to avoid making any definite proposal to the control of foreigners,
of the obstacle which has always stood in the way of the world-wide extension of
and all Goods remaining undelivered SHOPS, situsted In Ice House Street, existence, if the Articles of Association do CHANCELLOR, replying, in the Reichstag, Germany's infamous ideals, for Great whole. of the men in this garrison aro
after the 13th September will be subject opposits the Grand Hotel, recently recon-
to rent.
All Claire against the Steamer must be presented to the undersigned on or before the 27th September, or they will not be recognised.
No Fire Insurance will be effected,
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agouts. Hongkong, 6th September, 1917.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES
CONSIGNEES per Sicamor
BRAZIL",
1036
are hereby notified that the Cargo will be discharged into Holt's Wharf, Kow- loon, where it will lie at Consigned's risk, The Cargo will be ready for delivery from Godown on and after 6th September, Optional cargo will be landed, unless notice has been given prior to steamer's arrival.
All broken, chafed, and damaged goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on any Tuesdays and Fridays between the hours of 1045 AM. and Noor within the free storage period." No claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the steamer's Godown, and all Goods remaining undelivered after the 19th September will be subject to rent
All Claims against the Steamer must be presented to the undersigned on or before the 20th September, or they will not be or day will not le recognised.
No Fire Insurance will be effected.
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agente for Charterers. Hongkong, 6th September, 1817.
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For rant and other particular apply to.....
Tax MANAGER, HONGKONG ICE Cò; Lan, 46, Connaught Boad Contrat,
TO LET
[900
OFFICES at 2, Connaught Road Central
OFFICE in King's Buildings, HOUSES in Broadwood and Moreton Terraces.
BOUSES on Shameen, Canton Apply fo
"THE HABA
MENT AND AGENCY Co., Læn.
TO LET.
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(4) In the case of a Company already in As recently as May last, the Imperial not already
o provide, they must be altered to a demand for a definite detailed state satisfactory to the Governor no us to exclude the possibility of the Company ment of Germany's war aims, said: falling under foreign control, and the DirecShall I nail down the German Empire tors must furnish an undertaking to use their boat endeavours to have the
It is
Britain's naval supremacy has never been serving here against their will. used to check the legitimate aspirations of admitted that troops of some sort must other nations. As Mr. BALFOUR pointed he kept here, but why aggravate the
referred to above inserted in the Momora in all directions by a one-sided statement out when First Lord of the Admiralty, grievance by taking half their pay from
For two generations and more after the thon
of Asociation
should be
which only comprises one part of the total if legislation coduced en bling the Memorandum of peace conditions, renounces the successes Association e esitered by the insertion of gained by the blood of our sons and such provisions
(5) Should the Governor for any reason not brothers, and leaves everything else in a approve of the purchaser, the contract may state of suspension? No, I reject such a be rescinded by the Governor and the deposit will be returned without interest or expenses policy. I also decline to lay down a pro- the South American Republics were estab-known that certain Indian Regiments aro
Liquidator,
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W. W. SMITH,
RESIDENT'S OFFICE,
SANDARAN, NORTH, BORNE, 29th June, 1917.
last great war Britain was without a rival. I offer no suggestions enough finwa on the sea. During this period Belgium tain, that the Hongkong public, beaded
been put forward-but of this I am cer became a State, Greece, secured her inde by the Governor, can, if they like, force pendence, the unity of Italy was achieved, the hand of the Home Government
do not think that it is generally
Further particulars may be gramme of conquest" Barely fourished, the Monroe Doctrine came into obtained on application to the months have passed since those words were being. If there is to be any effective LAND INVEST. undersigned.
uttered, and yet we have Germany cir- sanction behind the desire of the English. culating peace terms which, in comparison speaking peoples to preserve the world's with any that have preceded them, may peace and the free development of the be regarded as definite and detailed, antions, that sanction must consist largely [613: They are, os might be expected, unaccept in the potential use of sea-power,"
able, but none the less interesting The chief motive for their publication is be- lieved to be Germany's fear of America's war préparations, the vastness of which she now realises after affecting to sneer at them. The request contained in the tele
-FLAT-in Nathan Road, Kowloon.
FOUR-ROOMED HOUSES in Kowloon,
Apply to
TO LET.
HUMPHREYS ESTATE & FINANCE NO. 26, BELILIOS TERRACE.
4 DES VEUX VILLAS, No. 58, No. 2, FAIRVIEW, No. 3, Nathan Road. Kowloon
Ca. Lra, Alexandra Boildings,
(841
WANTED AT TAIPO. Or Neighbourhood.
FURNISHED BOUSE for the month of November, containing 3 or 4 Booms. Apply to
Box 12, Care of" Daily Prom" Offen [1021
PEAK
A LARGE ROOM suitable for Office in Queen's Building (corner of Connaught Road and Ics House Street).st
ONE GODOWN in Daddell Street.
also affected, and perhaps their claims would be favourably considered by the War Offer, even if they turn a deaf ear,
of Proto the just complaints of Bri tish Troops.
In conclusion, bearing in mind that selves, I recommend all Service men in The Lord helps them who help them- the Colony to obtain the figures from your issue of yesterday a cutting would be most suitable and forward them to an influential Home paper or to some M.F. with a note to the effect that the dollar at 3/- is worth no more than -one at 1/9; I think the situation would
A gold watch with the initials F.LJ. inscribed on the back, and also several then be so clear that the biggest fool in, charms, have been found by the Hong, England would be able to understand it. kong Police in a pawn shop. They will be action.-I am, SUIT,
and, understanding it, take -immediate
handed over to the owner upon applica tion being made to the C.§.P.
gram which Count LuxBURG transmitted from Buenos Aires to Berlin, by favour of the Swedish Legation, that a certain The Hon Treasurer of the Alice vessel should either by spared or “sunk Memorial and Affiliated Hospitale ac without trace" is giving zest to these pre-knowledges with thanks the following
For Sale GLENSHIEL, No. 140 and parations, wo are told, and promises to donations to the Funds of the Hospitals 141, THE PEAK
Apply to
LINSTEAD & DAVIS, 3rd Floor, Alexandrs Boibling.
30
rival BETHMANN-HOLLWEGO's cynical de- -Fung Tang, #10; B, W. Tape, 810; La
cription of a Treaty as scrap of Ching a $10; Hang Hing Kam, paper as being emblematic of Germany's Cheung Kung Yuse, $5.
Yours respectfully, FED-UP ENGLISHMAN. Hongkong, September 13th, 1917,
TYPHOON STRIKES AMOY
warning was given on Wednesday struck It is reported that the typhoon of which inland in the neighbourhood of Amoy late that night or in the early hours of able damage. No detaile, however, are to yesterday morning and did very consider
hand.