NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
LOST.
NE CAMPHOR WOOD BOX marked CARE HONG KONG discharged t Kowloon Wharf ran the NY.K. SS. "Iana Mand" on August 19th, 191&
Suitable reward person supplying Information as to inheembouts.
ILTY GEARE,
FacuEM Oil Co,
LOST.
INTIMATIONS
TAM HONGKUNG DAILY PRESS. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4TH
WISEMAN, LTD.
of
**INTIMATION
A Gift that will le remembered
SPECIAL
ENGAGEMENT
1 $483
all the year round.
ORCHESTRA from MANILA
PLAYING
843.
ARGE WHITE BULL TERRIER, long tail, ear lightly coloured brown, brown spit on back; Colar No. Howard
Finder kindly communicate with
Da B. C. WONG, Tel K224
ان ان
2745
2484
EVERY AFTERNOON
AT 430
and
EVERY EVENING
(Incorporated in the United Kingdom.)
AT 7.30
HONGKONG TRAMWAY COMPANY,
LIMITED.
LOST.
FRANSFER RECEIPT Nod. 2:0 issued
TRANSE
to Ma "CHIU HONG PING for
MENU.
Transfer of 250 shares of this Company into SPECIAL DINNER his name having been MISLAID, LOST. OR DESTROYED, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that unless the said "Peceipt is produced at this Office within 30 days from the date hereof, the Certificate for the said Bharos will be delivered to the said Ma CHIU BONG PING, and the Transfor Receipt will thereafter be held by the Company as null and void,
By Order of the Board.
•
WE ROBERTS,
Secretary.
(2474 Hongkong, let October, 1918.
BR
WANTED
PRITISHER (of pure Scottish descent). with long clerical experience in Offices of Public Works Companies and having had practical and theorectical training in Engineering, desires employment in Mercantile or other Utice. Willing to try any clas of work where prospecta are ...good. Fire-class references as to character,
ote.
Apply-
Box 3477, Care of "Daily Fr" Office."
[9477
WANTED,
ECOND-HAND or new popy of Herslet's
China Tresties.” Apply to--
Box No. 2479, Care of inity Prose" Office (2479
THE DAIRY FARM ICE AND COLD
STORAGE CO., LTD. NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
THE TWENTY-SECOND ORDINARY ANNUAL MEETING of the SHARE HOLDERS in the above Company will be bold at the Company's Town Office, 1, Lower Albert Road, Hongkong TO-MORROW (SATURDAY) the 5th day of October, 1918, at Noox, for the purpose of presenting the Report of the Directors and Statement of Accounts to Sist July, 1918.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from 27th September to 5th October, 1919, both days incluisive.
By Order,
M. MANUK, Secretary. Hongkong, 8th September, 1818. [2444
DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY,
LIMITED.
A LA CARTE,
LIGHT BEFRESHMENTS
ICES.
Tables can be reserved.
A
Telephone 407.
Manager
D. M. GOODALL
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La the
e.
R
SANITARY BOARD OFFICE, HONGKONG.
OWNERS OF DOMESTIC BUILDINGS. TAKE NOTICE that under No. 3 of the DOMESTIC CLEANLINESS and VENTILATION BYE-LAWS (as amended), Try Domestic Building or part of mich Belding within the EASTERN Division of the City of Vlotoris, and the EASTERN Division of Kowloon and New Kowloon, occupied by Members of more than ons family, except those within the European Reservation OF in Kowloori South of Austin Road or those parts of Domestic Building used se Shop, Office or Godown, most be CLEANS ED AN LIMEWASHED THROUGHOUT by the owners during the months of Cctober sad November..
NB-The word "throughout" used in this Notice means that the Houses should be Lime washed in respect of all the Walls of each Room, All Cubicles, Faniitions, Stair Casings and Stair Linings," Ceilings and the Undersides of Boufs in Main Buildings, Onions and Bervante Quarters and inclusive of Verandahs.
The Backyard must have its containing Walls Limanmbed up to the level of the Fiat Flour,
Carrod, Painted or Polished Woodwork in nod condition, however, need not be Lime werbed, but must be Clemused.
The Board is prepared to him-wash FREE OF CHARGE limited number of Buildings those Divisions. OWNERS whe desire to avail themselves of this offer should apply in THE ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING writing to the Secretary on or before the 7th
Company be held at the Company's Offices at Noor on SATUH- DAY, the 18th of October, 1918,
The TRANSFER BOOKB of the Company will be CLOSED from the 5th to the 19th of October, both days inclusive.
DOUGLAS LAPRATK & Co., Genera Manaszer». Hongkong, 25th September, 1918 (9469
TO LET.
HOUSE in Knutsford Terrace, Kowloon.
» Apply 10-
THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST-
MENT & AGENOF CO., LTD. ··
TO LET
[2489
SHOP in Nathan Road, Kowloon.
“KOWLOON... · MARINE LOT No. 48, suitable for Coal Storage.
Apply to:→→
· HUMPHREYS ESTATE & FINANCE
Co., Ltd Alexandra Bulldings,
FO EBT.
HOOBS on Shamoen, Canton,
A HOUSE in Wongneichong Road.
Apply to--
1000
THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST- MENT & AGENCY O. LTD
DESIRABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE
LENSHIEL and BUNGALOW, No
140 and 141, TRY FRAK. Apply to
GEO. P. LAMMERT.
of October.
Choice among, applicants will be in the absolute discretion of the President.
The EASTERN Division of the City of Victoria is bounded on the West by Gilman Street and Peel Street.
Kowloon is divided into the EASTERN and WESTERN Divisions by Nathan Road and a straight line drawn from the North and through the Yaumati service Reservoir to the Northern Boundary of Kowloon
J.L. MCPHERSON, Secretary Dated this 1st day of October, 1918.
RATO
MOTOR LAUNCH “EDDA” FOR SALE.
LENGTH 30 ft. hear 7 ft dept 31
cylinder 12 BH P. Drott crude all-engine; cheap to run; just thoroughly overhauled Can be seen at A Kings Slipway, Wanchai, Offers Wanted.
Apply
LOWE, BINGHAM & MATTHEWS, Liquidators, BLACKHEAD & CO., 3, Queen's Road, Central,
. [2460
BEAUTIFY YOUR HOME.
FLOWERS BEAUTIFY an make attractive THE HOME a nothing ele can do
GRACA & CO.. Dealers in FLOWER AND
SEEDS.
M.J
Our Calendar of
CELESTIAL
WATERWAYS
is something quite new.
and attractive.
1918.
Dr. and Mrs. F. Lindany Woods, Sir| FAR EASTERN CABLE Ellis Kadoorie, Mr. C. S. Chubbay, and Mr. W. M. Humphreys have left by the Shingo Maru for the North.
The Ven. Archdeacon Śing, whás has been consecrated Abistant Bishop in Chekiang, is believed to be the Arst Chi nese Bishop of the Anglican Communion. Mr. W. F. Tylar, Coast Inspector of the Maritime Customs, has resigned that posi.
dollars upon that approved for the current year, but a decrease of fully million dollars when compared with the sum actually disbursed. From the details Furnished in the speech of H.E. the Ofègr Administering the Government it will be noticed that it is proposed to inaugurate a system of Sal; control in 1919, and for this purpose an allocation 'nf $10,000 has been made for the staff which will be required, while $50.009
set aside for the provision of ation to take up a new appointment under launch in connection with the project. the Chinese Government in connexion with To improve the equipment of the locul the framing of regulations for Chinese Brigade for dealing with outbreaks Beamers, of are, as urged by the Hon. Mr. The Rev. and Mrs. J. K Maconachie P. H. HOLYDAK,, AL few months back, are expected to return to this Colony on arrangments have been made to pur-Saturday from Kuling. Mr. Maconschie chase two motor åre-engines and pumps
For
From America at a cost of $15,667. the purpose of granting special war allowines to Government officers under
will resume preaching at Lonion. Church on Sunday, conducting the morning and evening services, and also the Communion Service at noon.
scheme, adumbrated by us a few days
Lieut. J. O. Barnes late manager of ngo, which has already been considered the Shanghai Light & Sanitary Co., is once more back in France, attached to the by membors of the Legislative Council and approved by the Secretary of State. General Headquarters of the R. A. Sec- Artion, 3rd Echelon, B.E.F. Referring to the sum of $200,000 is provided.
time the amount for rent his artificial leg, he says it seems almost allowances to the members of the Civil incredible, but he can walk four miles
casily. Service is increased by $15.300, You cannot imagine any more the original estimate of 830.000 has been
found to be inadequate."
acceptable gift for friends
at home.
Price $2.50
All ready for posting.
A. S. WATSON
CO., LTD.,
BORGKONG
Dispessary.
TEL 18.
DEATH.
J120WXE-At Shanghai, cn September 25th," DENGAN BROWNE, The Shanghai
Land Investment Co., Ltd., aged 44 years.
Hongkong UnPics:"10, Dar Vœux ROAD, C. Lennon Ursion: 181, Flame Stars, B.C.
The Baily Press.
HONG ONG 4TH OCTOBER, 1818
THE COLONY'S BUDGET.
the same
D.3
NEWS.
[TEKOUGH REGTAR'S AGENCY.]
WAR PRISONESS FROM BLAGO- VESTCHENSK DISARMED.
TOXIO, September 29th, (chetapod).
The War Office announces that 15,000 War prisoners armed AqstroGerman
Blagpyestsohensk have reached Heitho. They have been disarmed.
from
[BY COURTESY OF THE "CHUNG NOOT
THE PRESIDENT'S ASSUMPTION OF OFFICE.
PaxING, October 3rd.
It is officially announced that Hsy Shih chang, President-elect will mamme office on the 10th inst A ceremony is being prepared for the occasion.
THE ACTING PRESIDENT AND
THE SOUTH...
J
It is reported that Fung Kuochang will be prevented from leaving Peking for fear that he may cooperate with the Bonth.
MILITARY MOVEMENT.
GENERAL MILITARY SERVICE TRIBUNAL
TO-DAY'S AGENDA. Consideration of temporary exemptions granted to the following:- 3.30 p.m.-Mr. G. A. Dumbarton, Com-
mercial Union Assurance Co. 150 p.m. Mr. J. D. Birrell. Messra.
Gerin Drevard & Co.
4.10 p.m.-Mr. E. V. Mitchelmore, Messrs.
Whiteaway Laidlaw & Ca
Travellers from Northern Chili (says the l'eking Leader) state that poppy-cul Fungtier troops are being dispatched It will be observed with widespread tivation is proceeding openly between continuously to the South, with a view to salisfaction that the recent agitation in Chinchow and Hata, and that robbery forcing a way into Nam-king..." the Press in favour of increasing the being rife, soldiers are actually being housing accommodation in the Colony employed to escort supplies of opium into Under various distributing contres. No poppy has not been without result. Public Works Extraordinary & record cultivation is reported in the Jehol dis- A revival on a huge senle is re-. oatlar of two and a half million dollarstrict. is contemplated in order to relieve the ported in several Manchuria districts.
We are informed by the Hongkong and existing congestion by opening up re- sidential sites both on the Island and the Shanghai Banking Corporation that they have received a cablegram from their Peninsula. It is admitted that the
London Office to the effect that on and growth of the population has more than kept pace with the building activity of after October ist a new issue of a per the past six years and that it is essential cent. National War Bonds's being made. The terms are the same as those of pre- that both in Victoria and Kowloon new areas should be made accessible by main
rious issues, except that the Bonds are road, for every class of domestic build-repayable on September 1st, 1923, and ing. Nobody possessed of any in September 1st. 1928. agination will be inclined to dispute the statement that, large as the sau provided for this purpose is, it represents "a small percentage of the expenditure refinite contains the announcement of quired thoroughly to develop this great the award of a bar to the Military Cross, port to meet the probable needs of the to Major J. A. Pym, MC, R.G.A, next few years." Nor, in view of the formerly of this Command, for con- argency of the matter and the fact that spicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. 5.00 p.m.-Hongkong Tramönu Cn.
This officer directed the fire of his bab- W. S. Glendinning,"medically At. the money is available, will there be any
forward, observation-post (The remaining men of military age disposition to cavil at the decision to tery from a
a deter in this Company went before the Tribunal when the enemy was making take action now instead of waiting until after the war, when the present dearth mined attack. Although wounded in the or 17th July, 1918).
neck and face and under very heavy fire, he continued to send back information,"
Interest is payable
on March 1st add September ist.
A recent supplement to the London
Temp. Capt. Cuthbert Scales. M.B., R.A.M.C.. recently stationed in this command, was awarded the Military Crose for conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in charge of stretcher-bearers. He collected and eva- cunted many wounded under heavy fire, and remained at his post until 'forced by the advance of the enemy to withdraw his collecting post further back. There.. he continued collecting and evacuating s long as possible. showing a fine example to bis men."
|
of dwelling-houses is likely to be accen- tuated by a considerable influx both of Europenas and Orientals. For the most part, it must be remembered, the men- sures outlined by the Government are merely the necessary preliminaries to building. It is true that residences for senior. pincers are to be erected on the eastera alope of Mount Goran blow "Tanderages," and on other sites not yet selected; that the scheme for provide war again the Colony is to be congrata-ing dwellings for the subordinate staff lated upon the remarkable degres of to be continued; and that quarters for prosperity which is enjoys in spite of the scavenging staff of the Sanitary the dislocation of trade by the war.
The
Board are to be provided in the Central these and Eastern districts. . With exceptions, however, the Government will confine itself to road construction. A new road, 20 feet wide, with a ruling gradient of One in twenty, is to no longer able to be fired. and then run from a point in Morrison Gapcovered them with his Lewis gun and Boad. above the cemeteries in Wong-rifles until he obtained tractors from an- other battery; he got both guns safely neichong Valley, round the top of
away, and next day again extricated one of them from close to the enemy the valley at a height of about 300 feet,
His under mest trying circumstances. into Tai Bang Valley, finally emerging energy and ability were most praise. at Tai Hang Village. This road can be worthy." extended though Wongneichong Gup to
revenue, which in 1914 amounted roughly to fourteen and a quarter million dollars, is estimated in the current year to reach upwards of seventeen millions. Though this increase is die in large measure to additional taxation, which may be re flected in, the present high cost of living, the fact that the heavier burden has not imposed any real hardship upon the community is proof of the comfortable conditions prevailing in Hongkong. The expenditure is given na fifteen sad three-quarter million dollars, which is
83,612,015 above the estimate. This excess. however, is chiefly due to the large gift which have been made to the Imperial War Chest The balance of assets over liabilities at the end of 1917 $3,268,082, ar four hundred thousand dollars more than expected. At the close
Was
4)
road wili
CIOMM
It
2nd-Lieut. J. W. Mozley, R.G.A., formerly an N.C.O., of the R.G.A. in this command, has been awarded the Military Cross for conspicuous" gal entry and devotion to duty. He kept his section in action until the guns were
4.30 p.m.-longkong University:—
F. M. H. Holinan, medically fit. (The remaining men of military age in the University went before the Tribunal on 13th July, 1018). 4,45 p.m.--Meurs. Alez. Ross & Cu.
D. K. Moss, medically £t. (The remaining men of military age in this firm went before the Tribunal on 17th July, 1018).
"OUR DAY" DERBY.
NOTES ON THE GRIFFINS.
The last three of the ten griffins speci ally imported for the "Our Day" Derby arrived on Monday and received an enthusiatic reception from a small depusa- tion of maloos.
Training has now commenced, and thes following notes should help those who are interested in the form of the ponies:
"Cicero " rather a pretty chetnut colour, but his further capabilities for
racing are unknown.
-
"Rocksand is a little nervous; -be- gos round the course in a state of per- petual astonishment, and the inconsiderate behaviour of some sparrows on Wednesday morning caused him to shy into the ditch. This looks bad.
Bend Or" is a fine brown, and is con- sidered by many to be a likely starter, in which case be should appear in the photo- graph of the race, unless the pace is too
13
much for the camera.
"Dustman
and was quite yellow, geenied rather dispirited, on arrival, hav- ing apparently suffered from mal de mer. After a rest, during which he was not allowed even carriage exercise, he in understood to be convalescent, and will The Military Cross has been awarded probably cause a sensation when ha
Bobert the Devil" is a dark horse- the south side of the island. A branch to Lieut. (A/Capt.) Algernon William appears on the course.,
Bowen, George Johncock, R.G.A., who, & few brown, to be precise. He waves his tail from this Road and continue to rise to the years ago was a N.C.O. in the 83rd Co.gracefully and should be worth watching.
Attaboy is a neat little black pony,. R.GA. at Lyemun, "for conspicuous" gallantry and devotion to duty. While and
cess prettily.
Bond
appears to have been so in command of a forward section of the battery he fought his guns with named because the genial owner regards coolness throughout the day. When him as a desirable investment. If a ticket. ordered to withdraw, the advancing is taken on him, not more than 35 will He has many points, however, battery position. As it was impossible Cross.
besides this.. to rescue the guns, he ordered the men to retire, and remained behind himself and personally destroyed the guns and would be of any use to the enemy. He showed splendid courage and coolness,"
neighbourhood of Wanchai Gap. may eventually be continued to connect with Craigmin. Read thus giving access to the Peak District. These roads will
of this year it should be approximately open up considerable areas of land enemy were within 150 yards of his be lost, and most of this goes to the Red
suitable for building purposes.
A bc-
fonr and a half million dollars. In thegianing is to be made, also, in the con circumstances, it would seem advisable struction of main roads in accordance secret documents and stores which
In
to devote some of the surplus to the with a large and comprehensive scheme reduction of the Colony's debt by pur of development in the Peninausa, chasing stock while the price is low and the rapidly developing "district of Sam- exchange high.
shuipo a further area of seabed is to be reclaimed. Finally, we are glad that at last the "necessity is recognised of establishing telephonic communication with the Police Stations on Lantau and Cheung Chau.
HONGKONG POLICE RESERVE.
ORDERS 3S8UED BY MR. J. W. FRANXA, A.B.R. (1)
PARADES. CENTRAL 5.30 P..
Monday, October 7th.-No. 2 Company
under Company Commander.
For 1919 the revenue is computed at $16.884,216, which, although rather less than the sum which it is hoped to receivo «VEGETABLE ] by the end of this year, is upwards of two TOYS. POSTAGE million dollars more than the amount "STAMPS, POSTCARDS. budgetted for in the 1818 estimates. The
Local news will be found on pages 8 Tuesday, October 8th-No. 1 Company
under C. 1. Lammert. principal increases are $2,000,000 from
Wednesday, October 9th.-No. 3 Company
under Company Commander.. opium, 8152,000 from assessed taxes, and and 7.
PAND PRACTICES. 888,000 from special war raics. The
One case (one death) of puerperal fever
Tuesdays-8th, 16th, 22nd October, & p.m. was notified in the Colony on WednesFridays 11th and 18th October, 6 p.m.
October 3rd, 1918.
&c.
No. 10, WYNDHAM STREET, HONGKONG.
P. O. Box 620.
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expenditure is placed at $14,877,896, an increase of two and half million day.
"Rustomjee" is called a roan, and looks something like a trout-referring to his colour, of course, and not his shape. He will certainly catch the judge's eye-
evon if he comes in last.
P
Ferdy, though described as a brown, is really a white pony when you know him His namesake does not appear to have had much luck lately, but we hope. for the best in his case.
Dicebox belongs to Mr. Goahezo. Nous verrons !v
The names of the ponier and their owners are as follows:-
ir
Cicero."
Hon. Mr. David Landale's Mr. Blank's Rocksand,"
"Bend Or." Mr. Hough's Mr. Dowbiggin's "Dastman." Mr. Leefda Robert the Devil." Eva Mesa Attaboy." Mr. Thomas' War. Bond Mr. D. M. Rose Rustomjee." Mr. Dryascunt's "Ferdy." Mr. Gonbend' "Dioebox."