NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
THE EASTERN EXTENSION AUSTRALASIA AND CHINA TELEGRAPH CO, LTD.
NOTICE.
ENDERS A TELEGRAMS are heroby Nolised that from the let JANUARY, 1919, until further Notice, the Currency Charges for Telegrams will be collected at the Bate of 23.22 for one Frabo.
J. KENNEDY GIBSON,
Superintendent. Hongkong, December 20th, 1818
[9914
THE GREAT NORTHERN TELEGRAPH COMPANY, LTD.
NOTICE
CURRENCY Charger os Telegrame. YENDERS of TELEGRAMS are hereby
INTIMATIONS
THE
HONG KONG STEEL FOUNDRY COMPANY, LIMITED,
AN
NOTICE.
HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, DECEMBER FOTH, 1918.
INTIMATIONS
THE CHINA LIGHT & POWER COMPANY, LIMITED. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
BY EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL INTERIM DIVIDEND of ONE MEETING of the above Company will be DOLLAR ($1.00) per Sharebeld at the Registered Office of the Company, St. George's Building, Chater Road, Victoria account 1018-19 will be payable on SAPUR- DAY, DECEMBER 2T, 1918. Shareholders Hongkong, on FRIDAY, the 27TH day of are requested to apply for Dividend Warrants
when the subjoined resolutions which were at the Company's Office, at St. George's DECEMBER 1918, at 12 o'clock Noon, Buildings, Hongkong.
passed
Tho TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company- MONDAY will be CLOSED from
to SATURDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1918, DECEMBER 28TH, 1918, both daya inclusiva.
GORDON & CO.,
General Managers. [2801 Hongkong, December 14th, 1918,
NOTICE.
Notified that from the 1st of JANUARY Company for 100 Shares of
1919. until further Notion, the Charges for Telegrams will be collected at the Rate of 80-22 to equal Fruno 1.00.
الذين
be
THE HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCK COMPANY, LIMITED. CERTIFICATE No. 6812 of the above
thu Company numbered 10438(62, 25990/26014, 58330/08, 56410/9 and 50084/83 in the name of SOLOMON SASSOON BENJAMIN dated the T. KRING.
Бая ALAY,
been 1937, 17th day of Acting Superintendent. [2815
by the Company and no CANCELLED Hongkong, December 20th, 1918.
thereunder
henceforth right recognized. A New Certificate for the said Shares has been issued to and in the name of the said SOLOMON SARBOOM BENJAMIN in place of the Original Certificate referred to Dated the 16th day of December, 1918. By Order of the Board of Directors,
R. M. DYER,
Chief Manger. THE HONGKONG AND WHANPA DOCK
COMPANY, LIMITED.
OMPETENT
WANTED.
and STENO-TYPIST GENERAL OFFICE ASSISTANT. ASSISTANT CHINESE Alwr an
experience. STOREKEEPER with me Application acompanied by copy references and stating salary required, none others will be considered, to
W. S. BAILEY & CO., LTD.,
Kowloon.
(2816
KING EDWARD HOTEL.
NIGHT. CIPECTAL, DINNER with MUSIC and
CHRISTMAS
DANCING 82.50. each, including Light Refreshments. Dancing to commence at 9.15 P.X.
tables Intending queste, please book early, number limited.
J. WITCHELL,
Muunger. Hongkong, Decom! r 19th, 1918,
[2817
MESSES KOMOR & KOMOB,
EXHIBIT
FOR ONE WEEK ONLY, The latest Paris, London and New York
MODELS of
LADIES HATS, DRESSES, NECLIGEES and COATS.
Alao
A small but choice collection of
BLACK OPALS. Inspection invited
above.
INTIMATION
WATSON'S
at tile Extraordinary tieneral Meeting COLD
of the Company held on the 11th day of December, 1018, will be submitted for con firmation as Special Resolutioner
(1) That it is desirable to reconstruct this Company, and sordingly that thin Company be wound up voluntarily and that Hugh Frank Campbell of BL George's Building, Victoris, in the Colony of Hongkong, Merchant, be appointed for the purpose of such up at a remuneration of One bundred dollars. (2) That the General Managers of this Company, be authorised and requested to form and procare to be incorporated, new Company to be called the "Chins Light & Power Company (1816), Ltd." fof which they shall be appointed by with the Agreement General Managers)
the
vijaots (inter alia) of acqdwill.
business, undertaking, machinery, plant, book debta and all other assets whatsoever of this Company, and of carrying on business in or near Kowloon and/or elsewhere if thought desirable with Messrs. Shewas Temes Co., Hongkong, and their
their successors in business as
General Managers so long as being the General Managers for the time (if a corporation) or (if an unincorporated
firm) any one or more partner or partners
in the firm of the General Managers
CURE
TABLETS
the
Mr. F. A. Britiou, a former Science Master at St. Stephen's College, states, in a letter to a Friend in the Colony dated Detober 10th, that he has been drafted to the RG.A. with a view to a commission,
The
course, unfortunate that the Legislative We are informed that the Bishop of Council have passed so many Ordinances Victoria, whe bas just returned 10 in skeleton form containing a clause Colony, was accompanied by Miss Lander. empowering the Governor-in Council to but Mrs. Lander and her three boys are fill in the details as His EXCELLENCY may remaining in Canada. think it, and we can only hope that they will not thus lightly part with their powers in future, but will insist that when' measure has left their hands it slus!! not be altered except by An Lo the In regard amending Bill. constitution of the Legislative Coun cil, an unofficial majority of one is sought on this occasion, instead of two as formerly, by increasing the number of unofficial members from six to eight and reducing the officials from eight to geven. The Royal Instructions provide that HE. THE GOVERNOR, H.E THE OFFICER COMMANDING the troops. the COLONIAL SECRETARY, the COLONIAL TREASURER and the ATTORNEY-GENERAL shall have seats in the Council, but the selection of the LO the is left uther three officials
Americas Consul General has received information from Washington to the effect that import restrictions un the shipment of honey and animal bair to the United States have been removed.
upt. nsworth. an old China coast captain, died recently in Derbyshire. was a well-known figure in the Far East, and Intterly was connected with the Hong- kong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown
Commodore and Mrs Gurner held an
כוו!
board the Tomar, un CURE A COLD IN THE discretion of the Governor, and, there"At Home "
Wednesday night. Over 300 guests were fore, there should be no difficulty in
the So far as
un- present, among them being H.E. the SHORTEST POSSIBLE eliminating one.
official members are concerned. it is pro Officer Administering the Government
After FOR posed that, with the exception of the two and Major General Ventris.
vocal and instrumental music, the gather- Chinese members,
of principle nomination shall be abolished in favouring indulged in dancing to the strains of
TIME.
AN EXCELLENT REMEDY FOR
individually or collectively shall hold not NEURALGIA AND
less than one thousand shares of the
(803
Company
(3)
BONGKONG AND SHANGRAL
BANKING CORPORATION.
NOTICE HEREBY GIVEN that
NPROVISIONAL CERTIFICATE NO. 43/224, dated Hongkour let July, 1907, for Five Share nued 86109 to 85163 of inclusive, all Begustored in the nam
act ANNIE MARION HARVEY, has been LOST or STOLEN and shond this Provisional Certificate not be produced to the Bank before the 5th January, 1919, Dew Certificate for the Bhares will be issued and the aforesaid Provisional Certificate No. 43/224 will there- after be treated by this Corporation as Nuli and Void.
By the Order of the Court of Directors,
N. J. STABB,
Chief Manager.
Hongkong, December 5th. 1818.
[2785
THE CHINA LIGHT & POWER CO., LTD
NOTICE.
THE REGISTER OF SHAREHOLDERS
will be CLOSED from the 23rd day of December 1918, to the 21st December 1918, both days inclusive.
The Hights to Suares in the New Company will accrue to the Shareholders who are on KOMOR & KOMOR the Register on the 30th day of December,
1918. Alexandra Buildings.
(2819 All intending transfers should be sent in on or before the 21st December, 1918.
SHEWAN, TOMES & CO.,
General Manager,
*2802
DO YOU WANT A VOTE?
If so, attend the
PUBLIC MEETING
AT THE THEATRE ROYAL,
CITY HALL,
da
THURSDAY, 9th JANUARY,
at 6 p.m.
and
vote for
1. ELECTION eraus NOMINATION.
2. An UNOFFICIAL MAJORITY on the
LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL
2. A EXTENSION OF THE SUFFRAGE to all Jurors and persons qualified for but exempt from Jury Service.
REFORM CONSTITUTIONAL
ASSOCIATION OF HONGKONG.
[2620
ADY
WANTED.
wishes
her
to recomment ENGLISH NURSERY GOVERNES for passage boas to England in return for services. Good traveller.
Apply-
M. W. A.,
60 Peak, Hongkong.
PRELIMINARY NOTICE.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
12789
Tendersi ir D. MACDONALD HE Undersigned have received instruc- & Co., to sell by Public Auction,
at their premises Hung-bom, THE WHOLE OF VALUABLE PLANT, &, 4,
contained theroon, LARGE GALVANIZED IRON BUILD- INGS, STOCK AND MACHINE TOOLS.
Comprising:--
That
the proposed Memorandum and Articles of such new Company submitted to this meeting be and the same are hereby approved and that the Liquidator be
authorised to consent to the registre tion of such new
ew Company with wach. Memorandum and Articles accordingly. (4) That the draft Agreement submitted to "A") and this Meeting (marked
10 be made between this Com- expreased! pany and the Liquidator of the one part and The China Light & Power Company Ltd.. of the other part be (1018),
and that the Liquidator be approved and
purust to Section 185 of the authorised Companies Ordinance, 1411 to enter
into an Agreement with such new Com A. pany (when incorporated) in the terms of the same into the id draft and to carry
effret with such (if any) modifications ither before or after the execution thereof as he with the approval of the General Managers of the new Company thinks fit.
(5) That the Liquidator be authorised to obtain advance from the General Managers of any monies requisite upon such terms as he thinks fit Dated this 18th day of December, 1918.
SHEWAN, TOMES & Co.,
General Managers.
-9799
NOTICE.
THE OFFICES and STATIONS of the CHINESE MARITIME CUSTOMS
fur Kowloon and District will be CLOSED to PUBLIC BUSINESS on DECEMBER 23RD, being the WINTER SOLSTICE, on CHRISTMAS DAY, and on the 1st, 2nd and ard JANUARY next, being the NEW YEAR HOLIDAYS.
TD. MOORHEAD, Commissioner of Chinese Customs, York Buildings,
Hongkong, December 18th, 1918. (2811
Q
IMPORTS AND EXPORTS OFFICE.
NOTICE
THIS DEPARTMENT will be entirely CLOSED on XMAS and NEW YEAR from 8 A.3. till Noon on DECEMBER 26TH and DAYS. It will be Open for all purpose
JANUARY 2ND.
D W. TRATMAN, Superintendent, Importe and Exports. Hongkong, December 16th, 1918. (2809
FOR SALE--CHEAP.
YACHT COLLEEN* Game design as
Apply
and "DOROTHBA."
H. R. POLLOCK,
Prince Buildings 12768
NOTICE.
A HOUSING SCHEME
THE Undersigned,
-1
MALARIAL
HEADACHE.
PREPARED ONLY BY
8. WATSON &
CO., LTD.,
HONGKONG DISPENSARY,
TIL 16.
(10
Hanekoms Offich: 104, Die Faux Road, C. LONDON Orion: 181, Faxes Branze, E.C.
The Daily Press.
HONGKONG, DECEMBER 20TH, 1918.
AT LAST!
the
A Day band
The Hon. Mr. P. B. Holyoak and Mrs. Holyoak guvr
anoual ('hildren
their
large gathering owing to the fact that it was in the nature of a farewell to tho
Misses Holyoak, who are going to Eng- land in the Spring to complete thair education. Mr. and Mrs. Holyoak also held a reception.
The Rev. V. L. Cooper Hust, (.F., formerly hon, secretary of the Services? io This Colony, Entertainment Fund writes from hospital in Birmingham the Editor of this paper as follows:"1 am sorry to say that I have been return- ed empty from France on the 24th October with trench fever and malaria. I had a very rough time and nearly had to say good-
of election. This, of course, is the crux of the whole question, for until the mem bera are answerable to the public they will never be really representative of the Christmas Party at the Hongkong Hotel, public. The discussions in the Council | yesterday, when there was an unusually have proved this up to the hill. Of the six members to whom this system will apply, two are to be elected by the Hong kong General Chamber of Commerce, one by the Justices of the Peace, and three by the Sanitary Board electorate, compos ed of jurymen and persons qualified for, but exempt from, jury service. The idea of retaining the two existing Colleges of Electore" will, we feel surc, meet with general approval, though there may be a disposition in some quarters to ques tion the necessity of doubling the repre sentation of the Chamber of Commerce, secing that its Dembers must play an im portant part, also, in the other elections. The Justices of the Peace include educat-bye to this world but managed to pall ed professional men whose interests are through safely, and am well on the road to recovery now, though still in bed and entitled to ecparate recognition. We are not, however, convinced of the wisdom not likely to return to duty for some I was taken ill on October 14th. of stipulating that one, at least, of the timo.
Cinc twick to England IN popularly-elected members shall be a 1
must British subject of Portuguese extraction.. stretcher-case, and 1 It is not desirable to accentuate and tremendously impressed with the wonder- ful officiency of the British Red Cros perpetuate racial destinctions if it can be avoided. Even assuming, for the sake Rd of the R.A.M.C. Everything went of of argument, that the interests of the with clockwork exactness, and 1 found myself lying on the platform of New St. Portuguese are different from, or
Thero conflict with, those of other British sute Birmingham in a very short time.
every attention and kindness was shown ma jects of European descent in correspond-
by the Red Crows people. I was given ing circumstances, the Portuguese can
hot tea and cake and grapes as lay nominate their own candidates with a
there waiting to be removed to the am- That was proved
bulance and hospital. ... I should like to any how splendid the Y.M.C.A. bute are, and what a godsend to the men. They are like ouses in a desert of roud and water, and you can guess how much the men appreciate their warm welcome.
good chance of success,
in
by the return of Dr. Ozonzo to the
Failing that, Sanitary Board.
the
cosmopolitan electorate, such as that sug- gested, we see no reason for dictating, in the way indicated, the choice of the vote for three voters, cach of whom, be it remembered, will be entitled to
A Few weeks ago we ventured to warn the Committee of the Constitutional Reform Association that unless they took some step towards carrying out the first weight of their vote would be such that no candidate could afford, even if be object for which the Association was formed they would find public support wished, to ignore it. In dealing with a dwindle away to the vanishing-point. We are glad that the warning did not fall on deaf eary,
and that a public meeting is to be held at the Theatre Royal OD January 9th for the purpose of pass- ing a series of four resolutions, to be sub-candidates, unless the Colony is divided mitted by telegram to the Secretary of into two or more wards. State for the Colonice, asking that the instructions to H.E. THE GOVERNOR rela- tive to the mode of selection of members be of the Legislative Council may amended in such a way as to secure to the community an effective voice in the learn, is making satisfactory progress management of public affairs. We hope towards recovery, that the public will attend in large
tboroughly representative of all classes
One case (one death), of enterio fever was reported in the Colony on Wednes day.
Mr. Denman Fuller, we are glad to
Lathes, Planing Machine, Berewing Machine, Shaping Machine, Milling Machine, Slotting Machine, Drilling Machines, Cold Bawing Machine Weighing Machines Punching and Shearing Machines, Blower,
We understand that Mr. H. B. L. Teet Pompe, Engines and Shafting Bundry Pumps, Assorted Chain Elooks, Screw Another block of HOUSES FOR numbers so that the mocting may be Dowbiggin has won the scound prize Jacks, Stretching Screw
Tools Twint Drills, Stock and Dies, Steam Hammer, Blacksmith'
Wooden Toole, Bandry
of the British community, and that the (84,160) in the Canton Red Cross Lottery. Mr. L N. Loole left for England by the "Band and Circular Saws, Pipe whole of the ring soquired the beme of reform may accurately refect
in GRANVILLS Blooks, Pipe Vices, Coppersmith' HONGKONG ELECTRIC CO., LTD. Tool, Hargonoy Cupola, Water tanks and TERRACE, Kowloon, are prepared to make their aspirations. The Committee's pro-Shipyo Maru yesterday, and was seen of
fittings, Winches, Boilers, Diving Pamps arrangements with any person desirous of Helmets and dresses (New and second owning any of these Four Roomod House posals diffor in several material respects at Blake Pior by a number of his friends, Prof. H. H. Digby, of the University, NOTICE
band), a quantity of Steel Products includ- by purchasing on the instalment system, from those contained in the petition sent
Plates, Angles Bars, Rolled Stool, ing Steel
preference to be given to the present Home two years and a half ago. In the and Mrs. Digby left yesterday on the topanta. WING to Alterations and Repairs at Joista, galvanized Steel Plates, wrought and
J. M. ALVES & 00. first place no interference is suggested T.K.K Shings Maru for ten montba' Power Station the supply of evented Iron Piping and Fittings,
[3798 Hongkong, December 7th, 1918. ELECTRICITY will be SHUT OFF on and Copper Tabes, Mants and Yellow Motal
with the Executive Council. This change leave, SUNDAY, DECEMBER 92ND, from Sheathing, Metal and Copper Tacks, etc.
of attitude, we think, is dictated by ALSO
sound reason. The Executive Council GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co.,
One large galvanized Iron Building (wood Agents
framing), [2810 Hongkong, December 18th, 1018,
deals with confidential mattery and the
framing)
7.15 M. to 1 P.M.
I
NOTICE.
go want a reliable WATCH go to
JAMES STEER, Chronometer-maker, Watel-maker and
Jowellor.
9, Ice House Streek,
FOUND.
[2743
BrAES
One small galvanized Iron Shod (Stoel
One Mator Boat 23 by 5' 9" by feet fitted with 1820 HP. heavy duty Kelvin Kerosene
Motor.
AND
One 8 B.UI.P. Bolinder Crudo Oil Engine direct coupled to dyname filustrated on page 35 of Bolinders ostalogue.
(Full Particulars from Catalogue). Date of Balo will be published later.
HUGHES & HOUGH, Anotioneer.
(8704 Hongkong, December 11th, 1918.
Bay your CHRISTMAS TOYS
at
GRACA & 00..
Lotto, p Zag-zaw Puzzles,
Brector, Animal Kut-ups, Picture Books, Xmas Baskets,
Stockings, Tinkertoss,
Problem Builder, Grasshopper Tennis, Popular Price Dolls,
Kowloon, a long haired Black and bite FRENCH LESSONS and many other suitable Gifts.
DOG.
"uncortalu. Licence No. Owner and have sung by applying at the-
PALACE HOTEL" Kowloon. £8755
No, 10, WYNDHAM STREET, HONGKONG.
}
G. MOUSSION.
10, MORRISON HILL ROAD,
P. C. How 40.
Members of the staffs of the Hongkong:
won twenty distinctions in the war, in- and Shanghai Banking Corporation have. cluding Major Moore's D.8.0.
members are all sworn to scorecy; conse quently, it is bighly improbable that the
A jot of water, soveral feet high, was: Secretary of State for the Colonies would ever agree to increase the number of soon spurting into the air in Ico House unofficial members from two to four, or Birect, yesterday afternoon, owing, it wa to substitute the principle of election for stated, to a leak in a water main.
Entries for the Canton Poultry. Show that of nomination. Hvon if he wern
As already an to do so, the concession would be practiciose on Baturday.
cally worthicas, for there would still be nounced birds entered for show will be' a considerable majority of officials, and, taken to and from Canton free of charge.
B
Bity 1 WAL
as you were so keen in getting a but
is still going strong. from Hongkong. I am glad the S. E.F.
I thought you would like to know this
CONSTITUTIONAL
REFORM
IN HONGKONG.
IMPORTANT PUBLIC MEETING ANNOUNCED.
Another public meeting convened by tho Constitutional Reform Association will take place on January 9th, at the Theatro Royal. The Hon. Mr. P. H. Holyoak will preside, and the following resolutions will be put to the meeting:
That this publis meeting of Hougkong residents, whilst affirming its unswerving loyalty to the Crown and Empire, is of
vollenby the Governor relative to the mode opinion that the instructions to His Ex- of selection of members of the Legislative Council require amendment in such a way
as to secure:-
Firstly. That as regards all the unofficial members of the said Council (other then the two Chinese members) the principle of election instead of nomination shall be applied,
Secondly. That the number of un- official members shall be increased from six to eight.
Thirdly-That the number of officiak members shall be reduced from sight
to seven.
Fourthly. That of the six elected unofficial members (all whom shall be British subjects) two shall be elected by the Hongkong General Chamber of Commerce one by the Justices of the Peace and three (one of whom shall bo rece) by the Baaltary of Portuguese Board
Electorate composed of Juryment
and persons
from Jury porvloo: for but expmpt
In order that due and prompt in any case, H.E. THE GOVERNOR is st
The Hon. Mr. A. M. Thomson, who
attention
and consideration may be given !: liberty to reject the advice tendered to bim whenever bo thinks it. Moreover, has just retired from the office of Colonial to the opinion thus publicly, expressed the public would never be able to call Treasurer after thirty-one year's continn this meeting requests the Government ka
transmit this resolution by telegram upon their representatives to give an os service in Hongkong, left yesterday is Majesty's Secretary of State for the account of their slowardship. It is, of by the Shingo Mary.
Colonies
*