NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
G.
NOTICE.
ENDERS are invited for the supply of Labour and Lighterage for Admiralty Coating for a period of 12 months certain from April lat, 1918
Forms for tendering can be obtained on application to the Naval Store Officer, H.M. Naval Yard, Hongkong, aut tenders should be lodged in the Commodore's Office not later than NooN, on March eth, 1919.
A deposit of one hundred dollars will be required from persons tendering, and will be returned in the event of non-acceptance of the tender,
G. L. PLATT,' NAVAL STORE OFFICEE. H. M. Naval Fred,
[389 Hongkong, February 28th, 1919,
DIOCESAN BOYS' SCHOOL,
HONGKONG.
WANTED.
N ENGLISH TEACHER
(Lady) A Mornings or Whole Day. To begin
daty early in March neat
Apply to-
Bev. W. T. FEATHERSTONE, Headmaster,
Q.
B.
TECHNICAL INSTITUTE
INTIMATIONS
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESE, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 97TH, 1919.
HONGKONG JOOKEY OLUB.
RACE MEETING 1919.
BATURDAY (JFF-DAY},
MARON 18T.
TICKETS of ADMISSION to the GRAND
ICE
STAND and ENCLOSURE may be obtained from Mossra KELLY & WALSH, LTD., ar at the Gate. Price for the Off-day, 3a.
No one admitted without a Ticket to be shown to the Ticket Inspector at the Gate.
T. F. HOUGH, Clerk of the Course. £347 Hongkong, February 10th, 1919:
HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB.
O Servanta will be allowed inside the ENCLUSURF of thella of our eduring the Race Days WITHOUT TICKETS, which can be bad on application to the Undersigned. These Tickets are only available for Servants while in attendance on their employers or when on duty at the various Stands.
Any Chinese found loitering about with Servante passen in their possession will for feit them, and the holders thereof will be removed from the Enclosure,
T. F. HOUGH, Clerk of the Course, Hongkong, February 19th, 1918.
HONGKONG
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THE INSTITUTE will HE-OPEN on
MONDAY, MARCH 2
Stadents will be enrolled at the Education Office only, and should apply at once for entry forms.
Hongkong, February 28th, 1918.
LL
NOTICE.
Persons interested in
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DOGS, AOULTRY, FIGEONB, 97
invited to attend a MEETING to be held in the Music Loox of the CITY HALL, on FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 29TH, at 6 P.M., to discuss the advisability of holding a combined show in the near future.
HONGKONG
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AND SHANGHAI
BANKING CORPORATION. HE FINAL DIVIDEND DECLARED Tfor the Year cuding 31st December, 1918, at the rate of Two Pounds five shilings Sterling, together with a Bonus of One Pound ten shillings Sterling per sbaro, is payable on and after MONDAY, the 34th day of February, Carrent, at the Offices of the Corporation, where Shareholders are regnested to apply for Warrants.
By Order of the Court of Directors,
N. J. STADE, Hongkong, February 22nd, 1919.
Chief Manager.
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HOTEL COMPANY, LIMITED,
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING of the above Company will be held at the Registered Office of the Company Pedder Street, Victoria, in the Colony Hongkong, TO-MORROW (FRIDAY), the 28TH day of FEBRUARY, 1919, at Noor, when the sal-joined resolution, which was passed at the Extraordinary General Meeting of the Company held on the Eighth day of February, 1919 will be submitted for con- firmation sa a Special Resolution
That the Articles of Association be altered in manner following, viz :--
"In Article 88, the word 'five' sbus!l be
"substituted for the word 'four"
The effect of this resolution will be to increase the maximum number of Directors from four to five.
Dated the Fourteenth day of February, 1819.
By Order of the Board,
J. H. TAGGART, Secretary and Manager.
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HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY,
NOTIC
LIMITED.
TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the ORDINARY YEARLY MEETING of the SHAREHOLDERS in this Company will be held at the Company's Hotel, Hongkong, TO-MORROW FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 287B, 1918, at 18.10 P.M., for the purpose of receiving the Heportof the Board of Directors together with a Statement of Accounts for the year ending 31st December, 1918
The REGISTER OF SHABES of the Company will be CLOSED from FRIDAY, February, 31st, to FRIDAY, February 28th 1019, (both days inclusive) during which can be period no Transfer of Shares Registered.
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By Order of the Board of Directors,
J. H. TAGGABT,
Manager. Hongkong, February 16th, 1919.
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO INTENDING BUYERS OF ENEMY PROPERTY, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS.
in
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THE HONGKONG ROPE MANUFAC TURING CO., LTD.
DERSONS of all nationalitics are request-
ORDINARY ANNUAL MEETING OF SHARE- ed not to buy any Property, Household THE THIRTY-FIFTH Furniture or Effects from the Germans in HOLDERS in the above Company will be Canton, particularly the Berlin Mission and the Motor-boat "Maskie, so as to avoid Victoria, on TUESDAY, MARCH 4r. 1919, Fong Chuen, the Houses adjoining thereto held at St. George's Building. Chater Road, complications because wo have a claim at 12 o'clock Nuos, for the purpose of receiv. against a number of said Gerraane and haveing a Statement of Accounts and the Report the General Managers for the year ending requested the Court to attach their property, 31st December, 1818, and electing a etc, in question.
Consulting Committee and Auditors. Bureau of Liquilation of the DEUTSCH-ASIATISCHE BANK
in Shameen
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A. G. DA ROCHA. AUCTIONEER. SURVEYOR AND GENERAL BROKER.
MAVOURED with instructions
The Concerned, will sell by Public Auction on FRIDAY, February 28th, 1910, at 2.30 PM.
FAY
from
at his Sales Room, Queen's Road Central, USEFUL
HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE
AND EFFECTS, Comprising:- Blackwood Furniture, Wardrobes, Chest of Drawers, ressing Tabies, Iron and Bra Bedsteads Coach, Arm Coairs, Tables, Carpets, Tea-poys, Curtains, Pictures, Orpa-. rente, Iron Cot, Crockery Ware, Frames, Drawing Room Suites, Bronze Figures, Glass ware, Book Cases, Brussels Carpets, Over mantels, and Buga
MCHO
One Piano, Two Gramophones, One Bemington Typewriter, One Franklin Type- writer, Ode Underwood Typewriter, and a long line of Sandries.
Ten-Cash on Delivery. Hongkong, February 2nd, 1918,
A. G. DA ROCHA. AUCTIONEER, SURVEYOR AND GENERAL BROKER. VOOR ED with instructions from
The Conpornod,
* will well by Public Auction, on BATURDAY,
March 1st, 1910, at 11 AM
at his Salon Room, Queon's Road Central,
2 Dozen Shirts and Pyjamas
Ladies' Blk Stockings,
M
K
Collars,
Pairs Blankota (Now),
30 Pieces Burge Buit longibe,
10 Dosen Assorted Boaps, and a long line
af Handriasz
***RNBY---Cash on Delivery.
Hongkong, Febrancy Bšad, 1930.
[204*
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company, will be ULOSED from THURSDAY FEBRUARY 27TH, 1919, until TUESDAY, MARCH 4TH, 1919, both daya inclusive.
SHEWAN TOMES & CO, General Managerk
[364 Hongkong, February 21st, 1910.
B
G.
PUBLIC AUCTION,
The Undersigned have received instruc tione from E. M. VICTUALLING STORE Orvicen to sell by Public Auction,
On THURSDAY,
March 6th, 1919, at 10.30 AM, at their Sales Rooms, No. 8, Des Voeux Boad, Corner of Ice House Street, A QUANTITY OF ELECTRO-PLATED WARE AND LINEN
GOODS, Comprising:- Tablo Napkins, Glass Cloths, Fillow Cases, Face Towela, Huckaback Towels, Bath Towels, Blankets, to, do, do,
Teram:-Cash.
HUGHES ♣ HOUGH, By Appointmont Auctioneers to the Admiralty. Hongkong, February 22nd, 1919.
€
E.
PRELIMINARY NOTIJE
PUBLIC AUCTION,
AUCTIONS
PUBLIO AUCTIONS.
BY APPOINTMENT.
Q,
I
HUGHES AND HOUGH,
ADOMIONEERS TO THE GOVERNMENT AND ADMIRALTI.
General Auctioneers,
Share, Coal and General Produce Brokers
and
Commission Agents.
PROPRIETORS
**TO-KWA-WAN COAL”
STORAGE
CODER USED
BENTLEY'S
ABC. 4th a šik KEITIOKS
41 Telegrapale Cafe. Telegraphio addows “MEIBION.”
Bongkong.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
-
The Undersigned have received instrue tion to sell by Publio Anetion,
(For Account of the Concerned),
TO-DAY (THURSDAY),
February 27th, 1919, at 2.99 P.M., at their Sales Rooms, No. 6, Des Voeux Rond, Corner of Ice House Street,
་
A LAROE QUANTITY OF USEFUL HOUSEHOLD LINENS, DRAWN WORK, AND EMBROIDERIES,
Comprising:
Single and Double Plain and Hemstitched Sheets, Pow Cases, Double White Satin Quilte, Linen Damask Serviettes, Glass Cloths, Bath Towels, Face Towels, de, do DRAWNWORK:-Bedspreads, Pillow Casca,
Tay Cloth, điều đó EMBROIDERIES : ́--- Bedspreads,
HOUSEHOLD LINENS:
Table
Covers, Tea Clotha, Runners, 18 by 54 in.
A few lots of Attache Cases and Ballow Valises. (All new goods and small lots to suit parcbasers}, Terms:--Cash
HUGHES & HOUGH,
Auctioneers.
TO-DAY (THURSDAY), February 27th, 1919, commencing at 230 F.M., at their Sales Hoom, No. 8, Des Voeux Boad, Corner of Ice House Street, TEAKWOOD AND BLACKWOOD FURNITURE BRASS AND BRASS- MOUNTED DOUBLE AND TWIN
CURTAINS, BEDSTEADS,
CARPETS,. do, do,
Comprising t
Two Chesterfield Sofas and Armchairs (new), Folding Card and Occasional Tables, One Upholstered Suite, Bedroom Furniture comprising Teakwood Twin Bedsteads, large and small Wardrobes, Dressing Tables, Washstands, &o, (fumed Teakwood Side boards, Dinner Tables hier Waggons, Extension Dining Dinner ServiOS, Crookery, and good Glass Ware, Cooking Stoves, Catlers, &c., Bath Room Utensils, Electro-Plated Ware.
Electric Reading Lamps, Blackwood and Teakwood Screens, & quantity of Bisckwood Furniture, including Large Blackwood Screen Blue and white Panels, Side Tables, Chairs, Cabinets, Piutures, Severals Carpete new and second-hand.
ALBO
Treadle Sewing Machine (nearly new) by Willcox & Gibbs with all so essories, I fie no Reliance Typewriter by Ernest Esps, Dresden in very good con- dition and one (new).
and One Badminton Set with Bacquets etc. One Croquet set (full size) Several Bicycles.
Piano by Collard and Collard in good condition.
(Full Particulars from Catalogue). Terms: Cash.
HUGHES & HOUGES Auctioneers.
TO-MORROW (FRIDAY), February 28th, 1919.st 11 am, at No. 2, Hampbro Balding, Kowloon, THE SUNDRY VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD
INTIMATION
SPARKLING
MINERAL
WATER.
Pyeris
AN EXACT
REPRODUCTION
OF A WELL-KNOWN SPA AT
HALF THE
PRICE.
PERFECTLY
BLENDS
WITH SPIRITS,
ESPECIALLY WHISKY.
A. 3. WATSON
CO..
Next, it is asked whether two telegrams Bishop Brent, the Chaplain-in-Chief of despatched to London. by REUTER's agent, the American Army, arrived in Brussele announcing the resolutions passed at pub. in December,
The death took place in December of Mr. George Cawston, who was interested in the formation of the Pekin Syndicate.
The following cases of communicable diseases were reported in the Colony for the weck caded Saturday: Cerebro- spinal fever, 8 (4 deatha); diphtheria, 1; enteric fever, 4 (3 deaths); small-pox, 4. We learn that Lient. Arthur Douglas May, 7th Battalion, let Division Cana dian Infantry, younger son of Mr. Alfred J. May, J.8.0, formerly 2nd Master at Queen's College, has been awarded the Military Cross.
It is stated that a firm in Caloutta has applied to the Ceylon Government ing an serial service to carry maile and to consider the feasibility of establish. passengers between Colombo and Calcutta and between Colombo and Hongkong.
Captain H. R. Norbury, R.N., whose
lic meetings demanding (i) the exclusion of the Germans for a period of years after peace in signed and (ii) greater repre- Bentation of the community on the Legis lative Council, were supprcesed by order of the Government, and, if so, for what reuson. At first sight it may seem extra ordinary that it should be considered necessary to pat such a question in view of the fact that definite assurances were given in the House of Commons that the Censorship would never be used in order to shield the Government from criticism, but it is within our own knowledge that the powers conferred upon the local anthorities under the Defence of the | Realm regulations wore stretched to their utmost limit on more than one occasion. Except in one instance, we have had no opportunity of ascertaining the fate of telegrama, but we do know that corres pondence addressed from Hongkong to the Press in Shanghai was subject to constant interference when it commented Appointment as Director of Armament adversely
local administration. Supply was announced recently, was The public will certainly be interested to flag-commander the Commander-in- learn when the censorship of commercial, Chief of the China Squadron (Vice- private and Press Lelegramg is likely to Admiral Ferram) when the war broke out, cease. Though it has not been withdrawn
Sir Franois Piggott, formerly Chief in Great Britain it has been relaxed very Justice in Hongkong, who has already a considerably. The Naval censorship, for stately row of volumos dealing with ques- example, has been removed for some time, tions of nationality and international law to hie credit, is to bring out, in con. but, although it is now permitted to men. tion the movements of the mercantile junction with Mr. John Yoyland and Pro. marine, the local newspapers have never fessor Omond, several further works deat been informed yet that they are at libertying with the relations of belligerents and to give the name of any of His Majesty's neutruis. ships which visit this port. just to say that we have not found the
apon
It is only
Lo
Major-General CC Manifold, C.B.
the
censorship at all irksome for a long time C.MG., Indian Medical Service, ap- past, and we think that even the authori. pointed honorary physician to the King, ties will admit that the Realm has been served in the China War, 1900, in-
Relief of in a greater jeopardy since the Press cluding was left to censor its own news under the actions of Poitsang
(mentioned in THE BLUN the regulations made by H.E.
when it was the practice to send to Mili- clasp). In the late war he was mentioned tary Headquarters excorpts from London in despatches and given the C.M.G. for and Coast Port papers before reproducing his services.
Peking and
and Yang- despatches, pro- medal with
GovanNOR in March, 1917, than it was moted lieutenant-colonel, LTD.,
FRATED WATER MANUFACTURERS,
TEL. 438.
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Engineer Captain Arthur P. L. Dupen,
them. So long as the regulations romain unrepealed, however, it is always open to some super-monsitive official suddenly to R. N., was thrown from his horse on the It is true that Marea racecourse on December 28th and institute a prosecution. be must first obtain the consent of the killed. During the China Expedition of Attorney-General, but experience induces 1800 the late officer was engineer of the the belief that this is given if a prima Phenix, and was in charge of the Taku facie case is made out a condition which Tug and Lighter Company's Engineering DEATHS.
the comprehensive nature of the regula- Works in the same year. For his services BERKELEY-MITcams. At a nursing home, tions makes very easy of fulfilment--and in this post he was promoted to the rank
suddenly, on December 30th, from influenza, AGATHA MAUD, widow of any transgression of the strict letter of of chief engineer, and was later placed of engineer lieutenants. Capt. Berkeley-Mitchell, of Ainoy. the law is considered, at the Magistracy, on the list
eufficient to justify a conviction, regard Attached to the Naval Brigade for the CRISPIN.At the French Hospital, on February 25th, ADELAIDE (Delle), heloved wife of CHARLES CRISPIN, ofsa of whether or no any harm has been second relief of the Legations, by received Kowloon Docks, aged 47.
done. In one case, for example, a fine the China medal and the Relief of Lega- Funeral passes the Monument this was imposed for reproducing a paragraph tions clasp.
morning at 8 o'clock. LLOYD-At Mitcham, on December 9th,
1388
CHARLES VINORIT LLOYD, formerly of Hongkong, in his Sist year.
HONGKONG OFwion: 101, DES VEUX ROAD, C. LONDON OFFICE: 181, FLEET STRI, E.C.
The Daily Press.
Horakone, FenEvart 27th, 1919;
TO-DAY'S QUESTIONS ÄT THE COUNCIL.
mom.com
from a Shanghai paper about two small The list of New Year Honourg includer warships although the chief witness for a baronetcy to the Right Hou. Sir the prosecution admitted that, in his Maurice William Ernest, de Bunsco, opinion, it was unimportant. We were G.C.M.G., G.O.V.O., C.B., formerly ourselves mulcted for publishing the Secretary of Legation at Tokio and name of a well-known officer who left the Chargé d'Affaires and Consul-General in Colony for an unspecified destination, on Biam. Mr. Aylmer Cavendish Pearson, the ground that we were giving informa Governor of the State of North Borneo, tion which might be "directly or indirect- and Mr. John Thomas Pratt, H.M's. ly useful to the enemy." Since that date Consul at Teinan, China, receive the we have camouflaged every officer-in the .M.G. In the Order of the Indian Navy, Army, mercantile marine and even Empire, Mr. William Alfred Rac Wood, the Balvation Army-with the prefix his Britannic Majesty's Consul, Chieng- "Mr."--thereby, presumably, "belping mai, Siam, and Mr. Colin John Davidson, to win the war"-though we notice H.B. M. Vice-Consul Yokohama, receive We are glad to observe that the Hon. Mr. P. H. HOLYOAK is continuing to that the London and China Express, the C.I.E.
The gross proceeds of the opening night exercise the valuable right which unofficial issued in London, has throughout the members of the Legislative Council possces war given them their proper titles of "Pinkie and the Fairice" are to be announcing their departure devoted to the Hongkong War Memorial For daintincas and beauty no from England to the Far East in Fund. Japanese ships. This, we take it, is an fairy play of a similar nature can com Imperial authorities, but we are glad to play for both adults and children. The evidence of neglect on the part of the pare with "Pinkie." It is a musical
it is a means of eliciting useful informe find that, if we sinned, we sinned in Hongkong production has been brought goodly company. The enemy are not likely entirely up-to-date, by the introduction HUGHES & HOUGH, tion and of preventing important matters to be very active on the sea for some time, of several members out of "The Happy
from being pigeon boled indefinitely.
or to take any very deep interest in the Family," a Christmas play with music On the present, occasion, the Govern movements of individual officers in this by Cuthbert Clark. The public are re ment are asked to state what steps they part of the world, and, therefore, we minded that the booking opens at Mou- The Undersigned have received instruc-propose to take in order to give prompt venture to enggest that it is time the
trie's to-morrow at 9 a.m. There being Des Voeux Road, Corner of Too House Street, affect to the wish expressed by a crowded present faroo was abandoned. In connec ONE COMPLETE SET ENGINES AND meeting at the City Hall on November tion with the Navy the Government are
DESCRIPTION:
Lates
:
tho
FURNITURE. Izom acu
therein contained,
including
of eubmitting interrogatories to Large Chesterfield Sofa and Arm-chair (English make), a for pieces of Blackwood Government on subjects of public con- Furniture, oto
cern: It is a right of which the nominat Large Brass Bedstead, Wardrobes, Toiled members never think it necessary, apparently, to avail themselves, although
Table, Waaktand, &c., &c.
Electric Fittings and Sunblinds. On view day of sale. Terms:-Castı.
Auctioneers,
FOR SALE.
tions to sell at their Salca Booms, No. 8,
stroke.
on Veritas murvoy.
when
no advance booking by vouchers, overy- BOILER IN GOOD WORKING ORDER. 7th for the appointment of a Housing invited to urge the Admiralty to include one will enjoy an equal opportunity of
obtaining a good seat, Bot of Compound Enginos, 15 x 33, by 24 Commission. At the time, it was pro- Hongkong in the world tour of the Grand
mised that the matter should be laid Fleet. Not only would local residents be The 1014-15 star will be awarded to the Boiler, 19 x 10%, working pressure 150 lbs. before H.E. TMm GOVERNOR on his rotura glad of an opportunity to evince their officers and men of the Royal Navy who took part in the operations between Reber old in one lot, together with Engine to the Colony, but sines then the resigna-appreciation of the inestimable services September 23rd and November 7th, 1914, OFfts and Propellor and all piping tion of Sir HaNEY MAY las boon an which the Empire's ears shield has resulting in the capture of Tsingtao from
&c. connected with the above mentioned
the German officers and mon of the -star will also bo Engines and Boiler,
nounced, and if we are to wait until his rendered throughout the war, but the granted ALBO Anchors and Chains, Woodon Mast,
sucessor has had an opportunity to suggested visit would tend to strengthen Loyal Nand the Australian Navy who
took part in the AND
moquaint himself fully with local' condi- British prestige in the Far East In & the capture of the * Navigating Companyes.
The Undersigned have received instruc- tions from The HON. THE DIRECTOR Pontic Wonks to sell by Public Auction,
at the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company's Premises, WAR DEPARTMENT MATERIAL, As follows --- 260 Rails, weight about 63 tons; BORAP IRON comprising :-Anglo, Round, Flat, Boot Iron, de, about 140 tona.
Date of Bale will be published labor. Torm-Cash,
AUGERS & HOUGH, Auctioneers to the Government. Hongkong, February 20th, 1919 : FR91
At present stored at Kwong Tung Cheongs abiryard..
Inspecting orders and further particular may be had from the undersigned.
Terms: Cash.
HUGHES & HOUGH,
Hongkong, February Both, 1010"
The
in
tions much delay will inevitably arise in meaure, too, this purpose would be the Pacife the in
1914.
dealing with a very urgent problem, Hero served it some of the guns captured from The star will also be granted to the officers and men of the Britishis forbes employed mer be remarked that, if only for the the Germans were secured for the Colony against Tsingtao-including the and Bat light which it would throw on overcrowd as public souvenirs of iso great conflict tallon South Wales Borderers and the asth. Sikha and also in the expture of ing, the maggostion that a new bousus which he ended in the triumph of the gamba and other possessions of the. should be taken in worthy of acceptance. Allies,
Germans in the Pacific.