GEW ADVERTISEMENTS
· IN THE MÄTTER of the Estate of HENRY MOURE BUSSEL late of Victoria
in the Colony of Hongkong Master Mariser deceased.
¿TOTICE "IS HEREBY GIVEN that the
N Court bag by virtue of Section 80 of
the Probates Urdieance, 1897 (No. 2 of 1897); msdo un Order limiting the time for creditors and others within this Colony to send in their claims to or against the above calate to the 12th May, 1916.5 15t
Creditors and claimants are heroby required to send their claims to the under eigned by that time ishanin tung
Dated this 9th day of April, 1918.
WILKINSON & GRIST,
Solicitors for the Executor of the Estate of the above-named deceased
[1885
INTIMATIONS
DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP: COMPANY;
LIMITED.
THE HONGKONG - DAILY PRESS FRIDAY, APRIL 12TH, 1918.
HOUSES TO LET
· TO LET.
ESIDENTIAL FLAT in Prince's
RBaikling A per Share has been declared payable Apply to-
TRANSPER BOOKS wit be CLOSED
N INTERIM DIVIDEND 61 8% (#400)
on the 18th instant.
from the 15th to the 18th instant, both daya inclusive, a
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co., Pete General Managers, gu
· DOVOLAS STRANDHIP Co., LAD, 11678 Hongberg, th April, 1818.
NUTICE.
UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF
CANTON, LTD. A
THE CERTIFICATE No, 3031 for 30 IN THE MATTER of the Estate of Shares Nos 11410 to 11445 standing in WILLIAM CHARLESFUNCHARD the books of the Society in the name of of Fope's Garden Twickenhaag in the FRANCISO DE PAULA CEMUDANG ate of County of Middlesex and 11, Queen Wimbledon, Middlesex, England, has been Victor Strict in die Unty of London declared LOST and it at the expiration of in England, Civil Engineer deceased one month from the date hereof the above.
document. hehot for hooting another issued RYOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Certificate for the said Shares Ness be virtue of Section 58 of by the Society and thereafter no other will the Protates Ordinance, 1897 (No. 3 of 1887), be acknowledgMONTAGUR EDE
made au Urder limiting the time for Creditors and others within this Colony to send in their claims to or against the above estate to the 13th May, 1918.
are hereby
Creditors and claimaite are hereb required to send their claims to the under aigned by that time.
Dated this 8th day of April, 1918.
WILKINSON & GRIST, Solicitors for the Brecutor of the Estate
of the above-named doceased.
[1880
WAI KEE
FLAG, & SAILMAKER, No. 129, Des Voeux Road Central, Top Floor, HONGKONG.
Telephone No. 1833.
WANTED.
[1887
NGINEER, with First Class Certificate E and us your experience in
is opon for engagement. Reasonable Salary. Good References.
Apply
Box No. 12,
Care of "Daily Pross" Office,
LET.
888
General Manager,
Hongkong, 10th April 1918. [1979
THE STEAM LAUNDRY CO, LTD.
THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST.
MENTE AGENCY Co., LTD.).
DEL 1875
TO LET
TOMMODIOUS and well-fitted SHOP in
Alexandra Buildings Apply.com
SECRETARY,
A.E. WATSON & Co., LIMITED.
TO LET.
FROM let May Bosk
1868
1, AIMAI VILLAS corner of ens Six Roomed House, with separate Bath Rooms and Kitchens.
Apply to-
Kimberley sui Austin Boad, 1000
N
PATELL & CON King's Buildings, Top Floor.
11805
TO LET.
TO. 3, CANTON VILLAS, Kowloon,
Apply to
THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST MENT & AGENCY Co., LTD.
PPLICATION bas buon made to the Directors of this Company to issue to WALTER Dovolas GRAHAM deceased a Duplicate Certificate or Certificates in lies thereof upon the statement that the Original Certificate No. 208 for 100 Shares numbered 901 to 1900 and dated 22nd November, 1906, has been LOST or DESTROYED, AND NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that it within 30 days from the date hereof no claims or representation in respect of such Original Certificate ja made to the Directors they will proceed to deal with such applicnstructed.. tion for a Certificate.
C. B. BROWN, Secretary Dated 8th day of April, 1918.
11877
THE DAIRY FARM CO., LTD.
PPLICATION has been made to the
TO LET
1876
IMMEDIATE entry, Four very desirable SHOPS, situated in Loe House Street, opposite the Grand Hotel, recently recon
For rent and other
to-
paralars apply THE MANAGER HONGKONG ICE CO., LTD 40, Connaught Road Central.
900
TO LET
A Directors of this Company to issue to OFFICES in York Buildinge,
WALTER DOUGLAS GRAHAM of Hengkong (deceased) a duplicate Certificate or Certi; Gentes in lien thereof upon the statement that the Original Certificato No. 1009 for Shares numbered 28778 28834 and dated
NO. 61, PEAK, FURNISHED, from July try. 100% has been LOST
lat, Tennis Court, Apply to
C. EH BEAVIS, 9, Queer's Bond.
(1689
PUBLIC AUCTION.
THE Undersigned has received instruc
tions to sell by Public Austion,
MONDAY,
he 13th April, 1918, commencing at 11 AM at the Taikoo Sugar Refinery (FOR ACCOUNT OF THE CONCRENED).
133 BALES GUNNY BAGS
(slightly damaged by tire and water).- 543 BALES GUNNY BAGS
(slightly damaged by water), NB-Intending purchasers must obtain pass to view the goods from the Under- úgned.
TELMS:--Cush on delivery.
GEO, F. LAMMERT, “
Auctioneer.
(1884
SOCIETY OF ST. GEORGE,
HONGKONG.
TOMBOLA
In aid of
WAR CHARITIES
GIFTS WANTED FOR PRIZES
LAST DAY for receiving THURSDAY, 11TH APRIL,
or
DESTROYED. AND NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that if within 30 days from the date héreof no dlaims or representation in respect of auch Original Certificate is made to the Directors they will proceed to deal with such application for a Certificate
MMANUE
Secretary. Dated 4th day of April, 1918.
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THIRD LIBERTY LOAN.
THE Subscription List for the THIRD
LIBERTY LOAN of U.S. $3,000,000,000 carrying interest at 4 1/4 per cent. per annum oloser in America on 4th itay, 1918, F2009)
THE INTERNATIONAL BANKING CORPORATION
is prepared to receive applications up to 20th April, on the following terms
5% on application.
20% on 21st May.
35% on 11th July.
40% on 8th Angust.
and will also grant loans againat this security.
[F80
THE COTTAGE SOMENOS, V.I., B.C., CANADA
HIGH CLASS English Modern School for the Daughters of Gentl-men, with preparatory Class for boys, perman
Principal: Mr Young asainted by
Mian Geoghegan, BA; and Mias M. G. Young, L.R.A.M., * Amo, R.C.V., London, Eng. Conran includes Thorough English, French, Latin, Mathematics and Drawing Extras: Music and Painting. Further particulars from
CHARLES GERKEN,
St. Stephen's College, Hongkong, (1872
No. 1, MCHETON TERRACE. HOUSES on Shameen, Canton.
Apply to
THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST-
·MENT & AGENCY CO., LTD.
TO LET
A FLAT in Nathan Road, Howloon
[28
FOUR-ROOMED HOUSES in Kowloos.
Apply to
HUMPHREYS ESTATE & FINANCE
Alexandra Buildings.
[1628
FOR SALE.
USCULUM, Barker Road, 168, Peak.
Apply
DUNCAN CLARK Care of LANE, Crawford & Co.
66*
GROOMS.
FOR SALE.
ALESEND,
Apply
(1711)
109, The Peg
Q. II. GALE, P.W.D.
[1894
INTIMATION
OUR GIANT
LAVENDER
isi
Is true,
strike In this instance, General Sir HENRY WILSON, made a re- markably accurate forecast of the enemy's intentions some two or three months be. fore they were carried into execution, and that, no doubt, explains, in part, why they did not meet with the success anticipated
The weather, however, which, until recent. ly, has invariably favoured the enemy.
TALCUMain aided their designs by enabling
Is rapidly becoming as popular as our well-known Lavender Water, Blended with the Lurest and So test Powder, is the Sweet Fragrane of Lavender and the
During the 24 hours of Wednesday 10 cance of cerebro-spinal fever wero noti- fed in the Colony, all of them Chinese: The deaths numbered §.
All the elaborate geenery which was
The Witness for the Defence " used in the recent, Shanghai production:
arrived in the Colony yesterday. Thern are two very beautiful sets, which have
teen scoured for the St. George's Day-
production on most liberal terms, thanks:
to the generosity of the Shanghai Amateur Dramatic Club
them to appronchi, under cover of the mist, to within a few yards of our linen, without any risk of being observed. The disadvantage of being taken by surprise was intensifed in this particular case by the fact that the scheme of defence in that part dopended largely upon the Effect on the Skia s Delightfully cross-fire of machino-guns and artillery (C. Post) a tie with the port is being
Cool ng and Soothing.
VATSON LAVENDER
SUPERIOR
Talcum Powder
BURS
NURSE
Nevertheless, our men retired slow'y under irresistible pressure, fighting every inch of the way to the lust scrap of their strength and endurance. Some idea of their wonderful resistance may be gained from the statement of General Suurs that in a little over a week the enemy. hurled against the Third and Fifth Arities more, than a million and a half men- & prepon
dorance of at least four to one. Even when the French reserves had been hurriedly thrown in after the break at St. Quentin
tho Allied force - could, not have num
bered more than 400,000. Well might General SMUTH "BRY:
"Living and dead we salute with a reverence and gratitude which words cannot express.
Through the departure of the Rev. George and Mrs. Sparham of the Lon- ton Mission for Shanghai, (says the
broken which stretches back to very
early days. Mrs. Sparham was born in
Wachang where her father, the late Dr. Griffith John, Wag the first foreigner, to secure a footing in the city, and Mr. Sparham has been one of the best known members of the mission circle in Hankow for the third of a century,
ple
Mr. Bernardino de Beana Fernandes,
who has been assistant manager of tho Macdo Electric Lighting Co., Ltd, for the past five years, loft Macao with Mrs. Fernandes on furlough on the 10th inst...
Ss. Su-Taz. At the wharf he was Brested by the staff and workman of the tation was made to him, and a bouquet Company with a full band. A presen
of roses tied with white, and blue ribbons was handed to Mrs. Fornandes. As the Steamer moved of crackers were burnt and cheers were given.
Though the position has been establish ed for the moment, the PRIME MINISTER warns the nation that the Germans are preparing for another and perhaps even
The Hon. Treasurer of the Alice greater attack, their object being to
Memorial and Affliated Hospitals obtain a military decision this
year. It
acknowledges with thanks the following is reassuring to know that directly the situation was disclosed the War Cabinet donations to the funds of the Hospitals: Mossre, Hon. Lau Cha Pak. 823; took steps to replace our lossea in men and
Chan Kai Ming, $25; 8 J. Chinehty, guns, which, though considerable, have
10 N. Yanagita, 310; D. Ritchie, S10, barn greatly exaggerated by the enemy, M. McInnes, $10 G. Ludin, $105 and reinforcements safely crossed the N. Mody & Co., $10 B. Mori, 810; Channel at a record rate, as many 488 Moutrie & Co., $10. J. E F Mulder, thirty thousand men being transported to 810; W. J Pringle, $10; Ray & Fal- France in one day. There still remains coner. 910, A. Ritchie, 310 Robert a substantial reserve of guns, machine Dollar Co., 810) W. J. Tutcher, $10, 1-lb. Size Price $1.00.
guns, ammunition and air-craft. While, Union Trading Co $10 United however, the PRIME MINISTER is confident | Ashestos Agency, $10; C. E. Warren & A. 8. WATSON & that our Armies, generals and soldiers, Co., 10; G. M. Shaw, $10; Percy
CO., LTD...
HONGKONG DISPENSARY.
TEL, 10.
are quite ready for the next encounter it Smith, Seth & Fleming, $10; Ho Shut is necessary to take long views. The Hing, $10; F. P. Talati, $10; Hon. Allies looked forward to the co-operation. HJ Gompertz, 85; Bismark & of a large American Army in France Co., 25; Brewer & Co.; D. H. this Spring, but it has taken longer Cooper & Co., $5; Dr. Chadwick Kew, to train the mer than was expected. 85; 8. P. A., 86 [11** Consequently, instead of waiting for
Honatona Orsica: 10%, Dar Vaux Roán, 0. LOSTON Canca: 181, Frame Strait, E.G.
The Daily Press.
Bongsong, 12гa Apin, 1918,
THE EMPIRE AND THE WAR
American divisions to be completeda INSPECTION OF THE FIRE course of action which would prevent American troops in any large numbers
BRIGADE.
H. E. the Governor held an inspection of the Fire Brigade, yesterday evening,
from engaging in this battle or cam- paign, which may be the decisive
of the struggle
war-the GOVCID-at Statue Square in the presence of a ment of the United States has readily large gathering of interested spectators. agreed to the soldiers which it now The Brigade, which was under the com- has in France being brigaded with mand of Hon. Mr. C. Mel. Mester, gave the Allied troops so as to bring their
IN introducing the new Man-Power Billighting strength to bear at once. Ameri- can troops will be available in an ever into the House of Commons, the PRIME
mcreasing degree as time goes on, but, MINISTER showed characteristic courage. in emphasising the gravity of the present nevertheless, the British Empire must be situation and the accessity for taking Prepared to make even greater sacrifices
drastic measures to cope with it. Though the enemy have failed in their main object, which was the separation of the Anglo-French armies, it must be ad. mitted, he said, that they have gained a great mitial success and are much too close to Amiens for our comfort or security. For some time the position was ANY EUROFFAN, Non-Aviatio o Indian very critical, owing to the failure of our
NUTIOF
desiring to leave the Colony should
the our troops, to
whose
then hitherto, The response of the Dominions and India to the new appeal has been all that could be desired, and Great Britain, though she has already raised nearly six million men for the Army and Navy, besides farnishing indis pensable supplies of shipping, coal and stoel to the common fund, is already essential industries. It
combing-out"
apply in person at the CENTRAL POLICE Fifth Army to hold the line of the Bass between the hours of 9.4.M to 1 PM Somme. This created a serious gap in and 2 FR. to 42,M. daily, maka
Applicants will be required to produce the line, and the situation was only Passports or identification papers.
produce retrieved be
magnificent conduct of All persons with certain exeptions who remain the Colony for more than 7 days
`in
“suneri valour and are required to Resister themselves nåder grim tenacity in facing overwhelming as the vote taken on the subject in the the REGISTRATION or PERSONS odds and clinging to their positions the ORDINANCE 1016. V HAVE YOU SENT YOURS? STENOGRAPHER, Male or Female State culars coquired may be obtained at the which will be endorsed by Britans exclusion of Ireland is regarded, in the Forms of Registration giving the parti. PRIME MINISTER paid a warm tributo House of Commons showed, the continued G.P.O. and at all Police Stations. IF NOT, please send immediately references. Apply Box No. 100
exceeding
1918,
RECEIVING DEPOT MESSES. LANE, CRAWFORD
CO. (Office 1st Floor) roam. to Noon and 3 p.m. to
5 p.m.
Bulky articles will be sent for on application to-
Hon. Secretary,
TOMBOLA.
F. O. Box 94,
HONGKONG.
NO GIFT TOO LARGE
NO GIFT, TOO SMALL.
WANTED,
required
and
Care of " Daily Froes" Office
1817
"WANTED.
not be declay for non-compliance' is a fine
DAIRY FARM NEWS.
WO MARINE ENGINEERS with shop
experience to act as Workshop SAUSAGES! Foremen also a Foreman Marine Boilar- maker and a Foreman Ship Carpenter to take up duties in Shanghai. Address all communications to-
Care of "Daily Prom" Offen
NOW ON SALE
139
3AUSAGES!
Variety
1894
bo amb all tastas OXFORD BAUSAGES. CAMBRIDGE
PORK
BERE
LIVER
BOLOGNA, HEAD CHEESE,
OK PUDDING.
WHITE
HONGMEETING of the LEGISLATIVE COUNCILS for the Bession, 1813.
[ONGKONG HANSARD REPORTS
REVISED BY THE Hanies.
PRICE
[1888
Lamy Pumn" "Orizea
highly ereditable exhibition of fre fighting, scaling a house (using the hose, etc. Two fire floats and two Hongkong Club for the purpose), the
motors were in two At the conclusion- His Excellency congratulated the
Brigade on their smart turn-out.
TUNGSTEN AT HONGKONG-
The American Consul-General - ht
Hongkong, Mr. George F. Andersod, kay reported
The development of wolframite de Losits in the New Territory" has pro- ceded with gratifying success. Unlike the deposits in Chinese territory, from is now proposed to raise the age limit to which most of the wolframite now being fifty, and, in some special cases to fifty-tipped to the United Statca and Europe is obtained and which consists of pockets scattered over a large arca, five. At the same time the Military Ser- vice Act is to be extended to Ireland, the deposits being worked in Hongkong This announcement has met with indignant tending indefinitely into the earth.
aze the actual ore strata or ledges ex-
those outcrops have been more or protests from the Irish Nationalists, but, Six outcrops of tungsten-bearing ore have been located in the area. Three of
veins being 10 to 18 inches in thickness developed and are producing ore run- ning as high as 18 per cent. tungsten, the throughout the world. They retired words of the Paine Mixisran, as it logi. And yet to be determined how deeply but were never routed," he said, "and, cal and unjust. In August, 1914, the ad over much area the
extend, but there is overy reaso, to ex- once more, the cool pluck of the British Irish representatives voted in favour of pect a very considerable area of ore at reasonable depth below the surface of saldier, who refuses to acknowledge the war, which is being waged as the earth, and it is altogether with in defeat, saved Europe."
uch in Ireland's interests as in those the range of possibility that the deposita are among the most important in the world. The syndicate opet Hongkong posits under licence of the Government includes British and ner can interests,
Men in the wolfram
trade re port even more extensive deposits of tha ore in Hunan province, about foun
days journey from Hongkong. They re being investigated by American interests.
for
the
do
In view of the transfer of German and of any other part of the Empire, Austrian troops from the Eastern to the and Irishmen residing in Great Britain, Western Front it comes as a surprise to America, and Canada are already subject learn that when the battle began the to conscription. Evidently the Govern enemy's combatant strength,
though ment are satisfied that the vast majority organised into a greater number of of the Irish people will datifully accept divisions, was slightly inferior to that their share of the common burden, fo of the Allies, This admission, how they declare that if resistance is offered it The American Ambassador in London ever, does not in any way detract will be overcome without any considerable reports that instructions have now been sent to the Governor of Hongkong to from the gallantry of the troops addition to the military force already the effect that United States firm
Dy who
receive periodical shipments" of wolfram attack that was delivered along a front measure is put into operation, a settle be granted in advance, but only when of fifty miles, for, as Mr. LLOYD GROEGE ment of the Home Rule controversy, the ore has been bought and is ready
based on the recommendations of the for shipment points out, those who take the offensive Irish Convention, will be effected, and, British firms must offer the ore to the have the advantage of knowing where, in the circumstances, it is reasonable to is refuzed they may then sell to the Ministry of Munitions first, and if it and when, and with what force they will hope that no serious trouble will arise.nited States
bore the brunt of the tremendous stationed in the country Before the way Hongkong, licence, not t