NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
FOR SALE CHEAP.
YACHT COLLEEN" Same design as
DIANA" and "Doxorum. Apply-
1)
H. E POLLOCK,
Princes Buildings.
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INTIMATIONS
THE 'HONGKONG' DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6,1916
HONGKONG ST. ANDREW'S SOCIETY.
Ykind permission of the Military BAuthorities DANCE will be hell
İNTIMATIONS
G.
R.
SANITARY BOARD OFFICE, Hosazona
on SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7TH, at 8.30 ra in the Cabaret Dance Hall, Marray
Fo the Tickets of admission Parade Ground.
Light Refreshment, at 8 per head, including s
Tho. will be obtainable at the entrance Officials connected with Heather Day and
reque
quest all Ladies who assisted in the Fair
AL FRESCO FETE these functions to attend as their guests.
in aid of the funds of the SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL.
to be held in the Compound of the ROMAN CATHOLIC CATHEDRAL,
о
SUNDAY, DECEMBER STB,
Hrom PL to 11.30 PM.
INDER the distinguished patronage of
Any surpins funds after expenses are paid
will go to St. Andrew's War Charities.
Late trans and ferriss will be arranged. There will be no auctions, rales or other organisations
The Refreshments will be supplied by the Hongkong Hotel.
P. TOD, Hon. Secretary. [$750
OWNERS OF DOMESTIC BU.LDINGS.. TAKE NOTICE that under No. 3 of the
and
DOMESTIC CLEANLINESS VENTILATION BYE-LAWS (as amended),
INTIMATION
HIGH CLASS
CONFECTIONERY
wary Domestic Building, ce part of mah CHOCOLATES
Building within the CENTRAL Division of the City of Victoria, and the WESTERN Division of Kowlo occupied by Members of more than one family, eroept those witaln the European Reservation or in Kowloon South of Aurin loud or those parts of Domestic Building used as Shop, Ontos or Gadowa, muri be CLEANSED and FTME WASHED THROUGHOUT by the owners doring the months of December and "January
NB-The word "throughout" used in this
UPE Excellency Ohad of ***HEATHER DAY” RAFFLE. Notion means that the Houses should be Lime
ing the Government, the Hon. Mr. Claud Severn, C.1.0.
Admission
$1.
Each ticket of Admission is entitled to a Souvenir. if presented at tho Souvenir Pavilion on the Evening of the Fete only.
In the afternoon from 3 FM 107 PM the Grounds will be thrown open to the Public, Adminion Free-wien the Children's Stall will be opened, and Lea, taxes and Refreshments will be obtainable.
SOME FEATURES OF THE FETE
"THE STUNTS": "THE STUNTS"!!
THE STUNTS"!!!
GRAND CONCERT AND MAGICAL ENTERTAINMENTS! GEAND DISPLAY OF TOYS AT 10 CENTS STALLS AND PICTURE GALLERY. RAFFLES A MOTOR CAR PRESENTED -AMERICAN PLAN (60 NUMBERS FREEL
AD
SOME VALUABLE PRIZES
INCLUDING SUME ST,
ANDREW'S
WAR BOND TICKETS. ONE SMITH'S MOTOR WHEEL.. Chae, aut Sally, Shooting Gallary, Tea Horaris, Conjuror, Jack ni tus Barrel, Fishing Fund, fhe Lucky Wheel, Pavel Post, etc, etc.
4
We assist all, irrespective of Crood or Aationality.
COME AND HELF THE POOR, Hongkong, November 12th, 1918. (2851)
BOXING!
U
BOXING! CITY HALL, SATURDAY, DEC. 14TF, 1918 at 9 p.m. sharp.
TINDER the auspices of the HONGKONG POLICE RESERVE and under the Distinguished Patronage of His Excellency the Hon. Mr. Claud Bevern, C.MG, His Excellency Major General Ventra, G.0.0. His Honour Sir William Rees Davies, K.U., Chief Justice, Commodore Garner, N Captain zdwards, H., His Honour Mr. Justies Gompertz, Too Hon. Mr. aleaser, Capt. Supt. of Police, D. Wolfe, Eaq Puso Police Magistrate.
SIX-ROUND WELTERWEIGHT
CONTEST.
Private Finlay . Seaman Houching
(Army).
(Navy),
SIX-BOUND FEATHER-WEIGHT
Private Windelkça
(Army.
CONTEST.
Beaman Danyers
(Navy),
E.
SIX-HOUND MIDDLEWEIGHT.
CONTEST.
Seaman Brown v. Private Morrison
(savy}.
(Any),
SIX-ROUND FEATHER-WEIGHT
CONTEST. Gunner Sainsbury v. Private Johnson
(Army).
# (Army). SPECIAL FIFTEEN-ROUND CONTEST FOR THE MIDDLE WEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP OF THE' COLONY. Leading Seaman Lucas Stoker Saunders
(Navy)
(Navy)
-EXTRA SPECIAL TWENTY-ROUND CONTEST FOR THE BANTAM- WEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
OF THE COLONY.
Stoker Petty Officer Amey (Navy)
Stokor Neighbour (Navy), Frofits to be handed to the widowed mother of the late SERGEANT LINFIELD, Naval Yard Police:
March box
"B" Cushion
Winning Number.
Tea Cosy Doll (won by
Q. Edgecombe) Cushion "X...
Canaries 4. ** Cushion... Chatelaine
(+1
FOR
B
76
85988
The above Articles may be had by applying to the MATRON, Government Civil Hospital, daring Uffice bours, e. 9 am to 1 pin, 2 p.m. to 4 pm.
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HONGKONG POLICE RESERVE FANCY DRESS (CALI00) 'BALL CITY HALL, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13г, 1918, 9 PM,
TICKITS :- Members of Police Reserve Non-Members** Ladies
***
$3.
$5.
Free.
A Fine Variety of Delicious Confectiona
CHESNEY'S EXQUISITE
washed in respect of all the Walls of emach Room, all Cubicles, Partitions, Stair Casings and Stair The Linings, all Ceilings and the Undersiden of Main Buildings, Offoes and Bervants' Quartern and inclusive of Verandahs
in
The Backyard must have fis containing walls Limewashed as to the level of the First Floor.
Carrod, Painted or Polished Woodwork in good condition, however, need not be. Lime-
hed, but must be Cleansed
The Board is prepared to Huswash FREE OF CHARGE limited number of Buildings in those Divisions. OWNERS who desire to arail themselves of this offer should apply in writing to the Secretary on or before the 7th December, 1918..
Choice among applicants will be in the absolute discretion of the President.
The CENTRAL Division of the City lies between Gilman Street and Peel Street on the East and Tank Lane and Cleverly Street on the Hest.
Kowloon is divided into the EASTERN and WESTERN Divisions by Nathan Road and a straight line drawn from the North end through the Yaumati service Reservoir to the Northern Boundary of Kowloon
D. DANBY Secretary Dated this 30th day of November, 1918.
Tickets may be obtained by or through members of the Pulice Reserva only. Appications must be made in person to the invitation Committes at Headquarters' Clah December 3rd, on and after Tuesday,
6 P. apply to the hours of 5 and between. Applications by letter will not be attended
to.
Calico Fancy Dres is not compulsory. Other Fancy Dress or Ordinary Evening Dress may be worn Prizes will be given, however, only for the most original costumes The made of Calico.
The issue of Tickets will close at latest on TUESDAY, DECEBER 108, but at an carlier date it NOCERRAFY.
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ST. JOHN'S CATHEDRAL
ORGAN
RECITAL
MONDAY NEXT,
AT
6 P.M.
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HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN th
PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATE NO. 43/224, dated Hongkong lat July, 1907, for Five Shares numbered 85150 to 65163 inclusive, all Registered in the name of ANNIE MARION HARVEY, has been LOST or STOLEN and should this Provisional Certificate not be prodused to the Bank before the 5th January, 1918, a now Certificate for the Shares will be issued and the aforesaid Provisional Certificate No. 43/284 will there- after be treated by this Corporation as Nall By the Order of the Court of Directors,
N. J. STABB,
Chief-Manager. Hongkong, December 5th, 1818.. 12703
· REFEREE:-H. J. GEDGE, Esq. ORGANISERS: -Staff Inspector J. Cand Void
Wildin Police Reserve and' Mr. F. C. Jenkin, Commanding Hongkong Police Reserve.
BEATS:-RINGSIDE, $5; STALLS, First Sve
rows, 33; Last three rows, $2; DRESS CILLE, First two rows, #2; Last four town #1: Pr, $1.
All seats reserved except those at 31. The Band of the Police Reserve will play, BOOKING AT MOUTRIES
NO" SEATS AT HALF-PRICE
"is
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HONGKONG ELECTRIC CO., LTD.
WING to Alterations and Repairs at
ELECTRICITY vill bo SHUT OFF on
PALATINE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED
(Incorporated in England).
WE HAVE This Day been appointed AGENTS for the above Campany in Hongkong and are prepared to accept Fire Kinks on Buildings and Merchandise at current rates.
HASTINGS, HODGE & Co, Hongkong, December 3rd, 1918.
NOTICE OF REMOVAL.
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E JAMES STEER, chronometer.
SUNDAY, the 81 DECEMBER, from 7 AM clock and nautical instrument re-
to 1 M.
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co.
Agenta. Hongkong, December 5th, 1818.
FOUND.
12:63
1500. Breed uncertain. Licence No. IN Kowloon, a long haired Black and bite
743
pairer, notifies his patrons that he has removed from No. 4, D'AoVILAR STREIT, to No. 9, Icz House STILET.
/JAMES STEER.
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WANTED.
Uhild of 4 years-Apply Box 84, FOUNG CAPABLE NURSE for
4
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Daily Press:
Owner can bave me by applying at the PALACE HOTEL Kowloon.
138
HORSE FOR SALE Beautiful well trained RIDING HORSE for Sale. For particulars
"SUN," Care of "Daily Press Office.
CHOCOLATES
"BENDOLLer
Assorted Chocolates Nuts and
"¿Fruits with Cream.
**BENDOLIER" CHOCOLATES
**MAISIE" CHOCOLATES |"GOLDEN GATE” CHOCOLATES
for
Captain A. W. Studź, who is now with Government has ordered the cessation of hostilities. These facts, together with the the Chinese Labour Corps in France, has pronouncement of the President that been promoted to the rank of Major. до militarista will participate in The properties of Melchers & Co, and tha conference, furnish reasonable Carlowitz & Co., situated in the British
that believing
in Concession, Hankow, were taken over by ground short time the reunion of North and the British Anthorities on. November 93th. South will be effected
Post); in accord-", stable and well-ordered government willance with Enemy Properties in British be inaugurated. Various partisan organ's Concession's Regulations of 1913. may air cortain partisan views, but there
The Central Council of the Society of can be no doubt that a more national St. Vincent de Paul acknowledge with sentiment is gaining possession of most thanks the following donations to the Al Chinese whose opinion counts for Fresca Fets to be held on the 9th inst
and that
thing, and that the good influences
at
(ays
the C. C.
Mrs J. M. Castro Basto, $25; Mr. N. J.
work-supported, as they are, by a frank Stabb, 895; Sir C. P. Chater, $50; Wise
man, Ltd., 200 assorted cakes; Sincere recognition of the uncomfortable fars that this is China's last opportunity to Co., Ltd., ons bundic of toys: Anonymous,
"
com-
one Smith's motor wheel.
w
"
Some amusement was created at tho L deof
settle its own affairs-are operating to- wards a settlement which may constitute A real fundamental solution, to use the GIRL phrase which is so commonly employed Magistracy, yesterday, when
Obviously a con- Chinese youth was charged before Mr. by Chinese themselves.
C. AD. Melbourne with hawking fish At Shanghai" will ference held mand
the Jubilee Street, without a licence. more confidence amongst Southerners than one held at Peking and The interpreter tried to make the de liable to the interference of the dis fendant understand by shouting into bis
Northern Tuchanate. | gruntled
In cars, and failed. M. Melbourn re- Shanghai, too, will be found more free marked that defendant seemed to under- and friendly counsels from outside, if stand, but was a good actor. Inspector such be needed. As to the "inducements" | Sullivan agreed, and suggested binding offered to Lux Wiso-TING and TANG CHI" the boy ever. This was done in a bond YAC, the Tuchuns of Kwangsi and Yun-
Of $95. nan, in the shape of an undertaking to
return for the month of defray their military expenses, little com- plaint can be made by the Northern November shows that 1,943.03 million gallons were stored in the City and Hill Tuchune, inasmuch as they themselves have
District reservoirs as compared with drawn large same to prosecute & war and
1,335.50 million gallons in the correspond- done precious little 5ghting. Certainly
ing month last year. The consumption. they have not earned the emoluments which amounted to 22.0 gallons per head against were voted them by an enfeebled Admin-1.4 gallons per head twelve months ago... istration. In the circumstances, the Pre-The storage in the Kowloon water-works sident is entitled already to the con-amounted to
million gallons, gratulations of his countrymen. He has against 307.30 millions. gallons during laboured hard-in the Chinese way, of November, 1917. The consumption in course to bring about an understanding Kowloon was only 12.8 gallons per head That understanding is within reach, and
PURE SUGAR
CONFECTIONERY
of the Finest Quality
BUTTER SCOTCH BALLS,
OPERA MINTS,
"ASSORTED SATINES,
SPECIAL SATINETTES,
GOLDEN KISSES,
RAINBOW BALLS.
AT VERY MODERATE PRICES,
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A.
S. WATSON
CO., LTD.,
ERECTOR Toy-like structural Steel a
a Miniature of the
| MECHANICAL WORLD You will never grow tried of making Erector Models because it's the most FASCINATING TOY in the world. GRACA & CO. Dealers in Toys, Postage Stamps, Flower and Vegetable Seeds,
&o.,
&0. No, 10, WYNDHAM STREET, P. O. Box 620.
HONGKONG
1845
HONGKONG.
TEL 15,
DEATHS.
The water
349.88
before long wa may see China ruled from against 13.6 gallons per head in the corres Peking as it ought to be. It must not be ponding month last year. understood that the path to peace is
& entirely free from obstacle and difficulty,
Navigation Co.,
of eventa justifies a greater feeling of optimism than has been possible for more than
& year.
་་
There were persistent rumours in the
city yesterday that the Sunning, which
or even danger, but the present trend left Hongkong for Shanghai on Thursdaý last, had foundered near Amoy, and that all on board, about 800 in number, had lost their lives.. A reporter of this news- paper who saw Captain Innes, the Marine Superintendent of Messrs. Butterfield & AND WUCHOW. HONGKONG
Swire, on the subject, was told that the COMPLAINT is made by local commercia! 5rm bad received no report whatever in men of the absence of travelling facilities regard to the Sunning. He added that between this Colony and Wuchow, the rumour must be untrue, because the port of growing importance situated 220 Sunning left Shanghai on her return Wednesday McMunny-At Bombay, on November miles distant at the junction of the West journey to Hongkong" on
25th, 1918, AGNES HOUSTAN MAUCHAN, River and the Cassia River. For some morning, just about the time when she beloved wife of David McMurray, years a service of steamers was main-
was supposed to bave founded off Amby. Superintendent Engineer, Indo China Steam
tained between the two places by the
Miss Doris Grimble, who figured so Bombay (late of Hongkong).
Hongkong, Canton" and Macao Steam-
"Widow Barton " in WER-At the Government Civil Hos- boat Co., but this was discontinued at prominently as
"The Barton Mystery," met with a nasty pital, yesterday morning, JOEN the beginning of the present year as it WILR aged 42 years, of Taikoo
accident at the Racecourse on Wednesday Dockyard and Engineering Co., Ltd., did not pay and the Government showed
morning. She was having her usual dearly beloved husband of Margaret no disposition to grant a subsidy. Since Gibb Robson Weir.
then the only means of reaching Wuchow canter round the course when the pony, Funeral will pass the Monument at 5
which was going faster than usual, p..this evening.
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has been by vessela, owned and operated swerved suddenly at a spot where the Hongrong Urrica: 104, Das Var Eos, O. by Chinese, which do not cater for railings had been removed to allow golfers London Orica: 181, FL St, EO. European passengers. Consequently, a
Miss Grimble, capable horse- trip to Wuchow is in the nature of woman though she is, was not prepared an expedition upon which none but too for this, and was thrown into the drain
This, of most hardy care to embark.
running half way round the course. She couree, is an obstacle to the vigorous got up, suffering great pain, and bleeding development of trade between the two from a bruise on her forehead, and was ports. The subject is one that right taken in a motor to a doctor's surgery, well engage the attention of the Cham where examination showed that she had THE PROMISE OF PEACE
ber of Commerce, for if we neglect fractured her collar bone. Her friends IN CHINA.
opportunities now probably others will will be glad to hear that she is doing as AFFE more than eighteen months' civil be ready to seize them after peace is well as can be expected. war it may be said that" at last peace proclaimed. The situation of Wuchow
The death occurred at the Government in Chin's is within sight. According to makes it the natural distributing centre a telegram from our Peking corres for the trade between Kweichow, castera Civil Hospital, yesterday morning, of Mr. pondent, the advice offered on the subject Yunnan, Kwangsi, and Hongkong and J. Weir, of the Taikoo Dock Company. to the Péking and Canton Governments Canton, and its future is full of promise. influenza since October 31st, but continued HUMPHREYS ESTATE & FINANCE by the Allied Ministers on Monday has The port was opened to foreign trade in at his work until November 11th, when 1897, and the gross annual value of trade his condition: took a pronounced turn for already produced "excellent results." A meeting of the Northern Tuchuas and coming under the cognisance of the the worse. On November 18th, there being the Cabinet, convened by the PEESIDENT, Maritime Custome has steadily grown
TO LET
GROUND TO LET.
AT WHITFIELD ROAD CAUSEWAY BAY, next to our Glax Factory, consisting of 16,000 Square feet, suitable for storing Coal, &c. From January 1st, 1919.
Apply to--
KWONG SANG_HONG, LTD., 248, Des Youx Bond Central
42747
SHOP in Nathan Road, Kowloon.
Apply to
Co, Len,
“Al xándra Fulidings.”
FO LIT
HOUSES oo Blameon, Canton,
2000
FOR BALE MALESEND, 106, TE■ PLAK, Fix Boome "Grass Tennis Court, immediate possession. Apply
The Daily Press.
HONGKONG, DECEMBER 6TH, 1918.
seeking & modus vi edi.
to pasa
Decessed had been ill off and on with... ·
has agreed to join with the South in from four million to over seventeen and no signs of improvement, he was removed to the Government Civil Hospital, where Intimation & half million Taels, while the Native he was found to have developed typhoid.
腦 from Canton Customs control a junk, trade worth The late Mr. Weir was & native of
upwards of ten million Taels.
had been received
Pre-
A
Greenock and came to the Taikoo Dock- yard from Mesars. Caird & Co, as assistant chief engineer, draftaman. ·"He' was an enthusiastic supporter of the Union Church, and was for many years superintendent of the Sunday School at Quarry Bay. He leaves a widow, but no
The funeral, which children; a sister, Mrs. Aitchison; and s
takes place this evening, will be of a cousin, Mr. Grott.
military character, as deceased' was a member of the Engineer Company of the Defence Corps,
week or so previously that the Mili-
: was prepared to tary Government recognise Esu BEIH-CHANG, sa Apply 10---
There were no cases of communicable THA HONGKONG LAND INVEST-sident and enter into peace negotiations
HENT & AGENCY C, LAD.
provided that no militarists were permit- diseases setified in the Colony on 125
ted to take part in the proceedings and Wednesday. that the old Parliament was represented.
Chinese committed suicide on Such a departure from the unyielding attitude adopted hitherto by Canton Wednesday afternoon in Queen's Road, welcome indication of that by jumping through the window on the conciliatoriness which, it is hoped, will top-storey of a house. characterise the discussions at the peace A marriage is announced to take place conference to be held at Shanghai, pro in the British Legation Church, Peking sumably under the chairmanship of La on December 12th, between Miss Maja Buy, the Tuchun of Kiangan, whe Wetterlundh and Mr. William B. Giles. has been recognised all along
The concert in aid of the Seamen and the best person to act as intermediary, Marine Orphan Homes reached a total of the more so as his views and sympa $492.81-sale of tickets and donations thies not incline strongly to either 468.50 and sale of programmes $24.31. Fel owing the example set by The only expenses were for printing the President, the Canton Military $18.50, leaving a nett balance of $47431. of sulphur,
ie
i
CH GALE, Public Works Department
WANTED.
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OUSE
Furnished Unfurnished Peak or Upper Levels Lcom: January,
Apply to
W. WHITE
PWD.
Ba
OPIUM AND SULPHUR.
At the Magistracy, yesterday, Chinese was fined $100 by Mr. Wood for being in unlawful possession of one tacl
of opium. Another Chinese was fined $10 for being in unlawful possession.