NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
WANTED.
ECOND Engineer for British Staumer
SISTMAN."
Apply-
or longer.
GERMINAL CIGAR STORE, 18, Nathan Road, Kowloon.
WANTED.
N
INTIMATIONS
THE HONGKUNG DAILY · PRISS, MONDAY 'OĢIÜBER" SÜTF.
A. S. WATSON & CO., LIMITED.
TOTICE IS HEMERT GIVEN that An EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETINN BA, S. WAT-ON & U LIMITED, will be held at the Haynoso HOTEL TODAY (WONUAY), the s0thd-y of OCTOBER "(1409
at Nous, for the purposo 1919, at of considerin, and if thosht fit, approving, the draft erteles which will be sub- the Meeting. A copy of such mitted to Articles "and a copy of the existing Articles may be on at the Offices of the General Managees la Alexandra Buintings, Dex Voux Road Centra, Victoria, Hongkong. In such
FURNISHED HOUSE on the PEAK, Five or Six Rouss for twelve months
Apply to-
W. L. B, Care of "Daily,Press." Office. [1410
STRUTHERS & DIXON, (INC.) FROM SEATTLE ETC. DHE American Steamship
TE
"STANLEY"
having arrived, Consignees of Cargo are hereby notified that the Cargo will be landed at their risk into the hazardous and/or extra-hazardous Godowns of the
Key and Kowloon Wharf and Godown
whence delivery may be obtained.
Claim will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns and Goods not cleared by Octobor 26th, will be subject to
rent.
Al broken, chafed and damaged packages are to be left in the Godown where they will be examined at 10 AM, on FRIDAY the 2th Oct., by Messrs. Goddard & Douglas
Claims against the Steamer must he pra sented in writing within 10 days after the arrival of the Steamer, otherwise they will bot be recognized.
No Fire Insurance will be effected by the andersigned in any caso whatever.
Bill of Lading will be countersigned by the undersigned.
GEO. GRIMBLE & CO., Agents.
Hongkong, October 18ta, 1919.
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P. & O. S. N. CO.
Christmas Parcels
per
L
$.9.
PRINZESSIN ".
or
S.S. "KHIVA”
See Separate Advertisment;
copy
the portions of the proposed new Articles which differ from the old Articles are indicated by underlining in black ink.
Should the Meeting approve of such Articles with or without miscation, the subjoined Extraordinary Resolution will be proposed :-
"That the new Articles already ap "proved by this Meeting, and for the of identification subscribed by Ритрове the Chairman thereof, be and the same
hereby adopted as the Articles of the Company to the exclusion of and "in mtstitution for all the existing "Articles thereof."
Should the Resolution be passed by the required majority, it will be submitted for confirmation as a Special Resolution to & second Extraordinary Veneral Meeting which will be subsequently curvened.
Dated this 9th day of October, 1919,
JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & SON, General Managers.
1371
ROYAL HONGKONG YACHT CLUB: OPENING CRITISE of the above THE
Club will take place on SATURDAY, OCTOBER 257, at the Club House,, Sorth Point.
The attendance of Members and friends is requested from 3 r. crwards.
RE MACDOUGALL" Hon. Secretary. Hongkong, October 18th, 1919.
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HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB.
NOTICE
"EMBERS are remindert of the HALF-
MEHEARSALING atlied for on
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1ST, at 19.30 PM at the Offices of the JOCKEY CLUB, on the Ground Floor of the Hongkong Club Annexe, Chater Road.
G. W. GEGG,
Acting Clerk of the Course. Bongkong, October 17th, 1919., [1402
UNIVERSITY OF HONGKONG..
PPLICATIONS are invited for the post of Demonstrator (Chinese) in Physics and Chemistry in the above
For further information apply-
MACKINNON MACKENZIE & CO., University.
22. Des Yax Road, HONGKONG.
Hongkong, October 2, th, 1918.
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P. & O. S. N. CO. THE Twin Screw
S.S.
"PRINZESSIN"
will be despatched from Hongkong
or about OCTOBER 29th,
מון?
(instead of as previously advertised). Taking THROUGH
PASSENGERS
& CARGO to
MARSEILLES & LONDON.
For Passage and Freight apply to-- "
MACKINNON MACKENZIE & CO,
22, Dea Vœux Road Central
G.
VANOTICE..
1104
ALL Persons with the exception of
persons of Chinese race, wishing to lears the Colony must have in their posses sion a VALID PASSPORT Passengers not in possession of passports will not be allowed
o leave the Colony,
Knowledge of English essential. Particulars can be obtained from the Dean of the Engineering Faculty.
N. TEESDALE MACKINTOSH, Registrar. Hongkong, 18th October, 1910.
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TRY JAPANESE CHOW. Sukiyaki Torinste Chiri Yosenbe
Tenfura Kakime-hi
Just the season and best cooling HOTEL CHITOSE
1st Class H tel.
No. 6, Hau Furg Lane. 1397
TO LET
A VACANT PLOT of Land, Praya East
Apply to
THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST- MENT & AGENCY CO, LTD.
(1396
TO LET
SHOP in Nathan Road, Kowloon.
Apply to
HUMPHREYS ESTATE & FINANCE
CO., LTD., Alexandra Buildings
FOR SALE:
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AUCTIONS
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PUBLIC AUCTION.
PARTICULARS and CONDITIONS of
the letting by Public Adiction Bale, be held TO-DAY (MONDAY), the 20th day of October, 1819, a 3. r $ the Offen of the PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, by Order of His EXCELLENT THE GOVERNOR of One Lot of CROWN LAND. t Mong Kok, Kowloon, in the Colony of Hongkong, for terms of 75 years, with the option of renewal as the Surveyor CROWN RENT to be fixed by
turther of HIS MAJESTY THR KING, for ong term of 75 years.
Registry No.
PARTICULARS OF THE LOT:
130
Benneturv
1
Clostania
Brawa lost
* Annas Bout
Opert Pelor,
1.XI 130 15,000 232 (13,220-
(1389
BY ORDER OF THE OWNERS,
PUBLIC AUCTION.
THE
VERY VALUABLE BUILDING SITE Situate at
K WLOON POINT,
TSIMTSATSUI,
WITH LARGE FRONTAGE ON KIMBERLEY ROAD,
KOWLOON,
RIPE FOR IMMEDIATE DEVELOP-
MENT
To ar SOLD BY PUBLIC AUCTION,
OX
THURSDAY,
The 30th day of October, 1818, at 12 o'clock
NOON by
MR. GEO. P. LAMMERT
at his Auction Rooms in Duddell Street, The Property consists of :--
All that piece or parent of ground situate at Kowloon in the Colony of Hongkong and registered in the Land Office at THE REMAINING PORTION OF KOWLOON INLAND LOT NO.1184.
Tas Property is situate in a very desirable position ready for immediats building
purposes..
Particulars and Conditions of Sale may be obtained from,
MESSES DEACON LOOKER DEACON
& HARSTON."
1, Des Voeux Road Central,
Hongkong The Vendors' Solicitors
Or From
M
M. GEO. P. LAMMERT,
The Auctioneer.
PUBLIC AUCTION
[1382
BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEEN R GO. P. LAMMERT has received instructions to sell by Public Auction.
On FRIDAY,
the 31st day 'ctober, 1919, at 3 o'clock in the af ernoon at his Sale Koom in Duddell Street, Victoria Hongkong.
The Steamship "ASIA” 1081 tons now lying in Kowloon Bay in the Harbour of Hongkong together with all the furnitures, Store equipment and appurten- ances now on board
IN ONE LOT This ship is Chinese ship' registered in Canton and is constructed, of steel the bas the following dimensions namely, Length 262. feet, Breadth 32 feet is inches, and Depth 18
6 MOUNT GOUGH" No. 131, THE feet, a isches, and her speed is about 10 snots.
Prax. 8-Hoomed House' with
All persons, with certain exceptions, Large Garden, who remain in the Colony for more than
7 days are required to Register them
selves under
the REGISTRATION of
PERSONS ORDINANCE, 1918.
Forms of Registration, giving the par- be obtained at
ticulars required, mag
the G.P.O. and at all Folice
The Fenalty los non-compliance
Sae not exceeding $50.
T.
E.D. C. WOLFE, Captain Baperintendent of Police
Hongkong, Soptember 22nd, 1918...
A. G. DA ROCHA,
AUCTIONEER, SURVEYOR
GENERAL BROKER
[40
AND
Queen' Road Central, Telephone No. 2332.
FAVOURED
#ill
RED with Instructions from
The Concerned,
well
Public by
Anction, TUESDAY, October 1st, 1919,
at 2.30 F.LL,
at his Eales Room
Apply
JOXLEY & CO., York Buildings
1255
A. G. DA ROCHA. AUCTIONEER SURVEYOR AND GENERAL BROKER.
Queen's Road Central, Telephone No. 1932.
FAVOURED with instructions from
will
The Concerned.
Public sell by
Auction. TUESDAY, October 21st, 1918, at 215 p.m.
h at his Sales Rooms.
A QUANTITY OF.
CA
MISCELLANEOUS GOODS & EFFECTS
ALSO
40 Reams Sand cloth,
30 cases Laundry Bar Soap.
OM
30 Bandpaper
500 Tons MANGANESE ORE The above is lying in Boi Ping Godown st Yaamat, and may be inspected during the day between 10 AM. tọ 4.00 73L,
Sample of shove may be seen at the Auctioneer's Falon Boorn.
TERE: -Cash before delivery and 90% Deposit to be paid immediately on the fall
Hongkong. October 16th, 1918,
of the hammer.
Ai
B canes Five Years Red Port
2 Baler Best Canadian Leather.
30 Blankote.
Pairs Ladies' Shoes
Elus Berge, best quality in first-claaz condition 7 yds. or 8 yds. suit lengtha." Perfumes, Glasses, Handbags, etc
6 day. Bovril 4 oz. Bottles. (în perfect condition)..
An assortment of Felt Hafa, Straw Hats, Sheets, Underwear Bocks etc.
Tanses :—Carb on Delivery. Hongkong, October 17th, 1:19.
For further particulars, and conditions of Sale and for orders for inspections of the vessel please apply to
MESSRA, KUNG YUEN,
123, Wing Lok Street, MESSIS. DEACON, LOOKER. DEACON
& HARSTON
1, Des Vœux Hoad Central, Vendors' Solicitors
or
INTIMATION
A
1919
sure of policy. They have been led to believe that the British will depart when requested to do sox, and, in the event of a refusal, the Germans and the Boisbe vists will help to drive them out. The truth is that the whole position is mis
Mr. J. J. Kino, of the sem of Messra. Kino. Bros. London, who is at present in Singapore, has confirmed the story of the biggest diamond robbery that has Diamonds to the ever taken place. value of £55,000, vanished mysteriously
WATSON'S understood. The Young Turks, who froin the B. as Merirra oa the recent
FINEST
OLD BROWN
LIQUEUR
BRANDY
Broam
Brant
25 YEARS IN WOOD
voyage between London, and Colombo, and there is no cha as to the thief.
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intrigues, with "Gertaany plunged the nation, willy nilly, into war against those who had consistently befriended it. have succeeded in throwing upon their
"H.M. the King had not been advised to political opponents the fium for the exercise hi, power of disallowance with humiliations which have followed. They respect to the Ordinance, to amend the have been able to do this because it was
law relating to the registration of births not until after they had been ejected trend donths; the tirdinance, to amend the
power that the parlous, plight of the
Arms and Ammunition Ordinance, 1900; Empire came to be realised and siner and the Ordinance to make provision for then they have been boy creating the determining the date of the termination impression that it is a case of cause and
of the present war and for purposes con- effect. Those in whom they have succred-
neeted therewith. ed in implanting, a lave of country Pre- viously unknown look to them for sniva- tion. Consequently, they are a forte to be reckoned with, and, as their record in connection with the late war proves, they are prepared to resort to desperate expedients. In considering the problem,ed by the American Consulate-General,
TYPHOON WARNING.
The following telegram has been receiv-
Hongkong, from the Manila Observatory:
therefore, by which the Allies are con fronted it is impossible to approach it
12:30 pm, October 18th.. [from the same point of view as would be
Typhoon, in about 113° Long. E. and taken in the case of a more enlightenedy] 167 Lat. N., moving W.
Although Turkey is not in people.
Typhoon in about 145 Leng. E. and position, to defy the Powers with even the | 16° Lat. N., moving N.W..
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faintest prospect of success it does not necessarily follow that she will have the It ia good sense to recognise the fact. not impossible that she may refuse to ratify the prace treats, though such obstinacy enn only result in fresh mis- fortunes.
WAR SERVICES.
The automatic way in, which honours' ́* are often bestowed cannot fail to roky them of much of their valse in the eyes of intelligent people. Although there is an obvious reluctance to award a general service medal to the members of the local Defence Corps, special decorations have already been conferred upor some officers A. S. WATSON & CO. of the local Garrison for war-time, ser-
SPECIAL Y SELECTED. F. R
LIMITED.
WINE AND ¿PIRIT MERCHANTS.
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vices, and others are, apparently, to follow. Yet in their civilian capacity the members of the Defence Corps who did not leave for service overseas were retains ed because they were either adjudged. to be physically unfit or indispensable from a local or Imperial point of view, and in their military capacity they were of such value that it has not been deemed prudent Beyen yet by the competent
WAR-TIME SERVICES.
HONGKONG MEN HONOURED.
The current Nostrament Duzette con- mins the following notification:-
On the gonclusion of Peace the names ot the following members of the Hong kong Defence Corps and the Hongkong Police Reserve are, by direction of H.E. the Governor. published in addition to
those included in Gazette Notification No. 320 of the 13th, July, 1917, for valuable services rendered in connection with the
war:-
HONGKONG DRPINCE CORPA. Major John Henry William Armstrong, V.D.
Capt. George Edward Stewart. Capt. Frederick William James.. Capt. Arthur Edgar Wright. Sergeant Major Charles Bond. Campany Quartermaster-Sergeant Ha rold Wallace Petley.
Sergeant Robers John, Everest, Sergeant Erdest Vernon Mitchelmom.
HONGKONG POLICE RESERVE. '** Francis Charles "Jenkin, Esq... C.B.E Deputy Superintendent.
John William Franks, Esq.Assistaot Superintendent.
Chief Inspector (Muskatry) Sydney John Chinchen."
Chief Inspector George Edward Ray- Iance."
Chief Inspector Leonardo d'Almada o
Chief Inspector Wong Kwong-tin.. Chief Inspector Sirdar Khan.
BIRTH. "Rigor-At Shanghai on the 18th October, authorities to demobilise them. In their to Mr. and Mrs. H. E. RIGGE, a dual capacity there is no doubt that they daughter.
[1405 have worked far harder than the regular MARRIAGES. -
officers stationed here. If it be"objected GLENDINNING-HILL-At St. John's that they were engaged for the greater
Cathedral, Hongkong, by the Rev. Copley-Moyle, on October 4th, Ersit Part of the time in earning their own SUSAN baly daughter of Mr. and living, the answer is that the Govern Mrs. John Hillier, Auburn, N.S.W.! ment did not feed, clothe, house or pay to PERCY RICHARD GLENDINNING (N.
(1407 them, but required them to give their zer- S. W. papers picase copy).
vices gratuitously. Moreover, many men MAIN-AUSTIN- Goatoy At St. Joseph's
Church, Hongkong, on Saturday of the garrison were allowed to find re- | Castro, October 18th, REGINALD MEIN-AUSTIN, munerative employment in their spare. of Jardine. Matheson & Co., Ltd.. eldest son of Mr. J. J. Mein-Austin time. We are glad to observe that one- and Mrs. Mein-Austin, of Black or two notable omissions from the first Clachrie, Barrhill, Ayrshire, to Miss list of those mentioned in the Gazette MARGARET GRANT GORDON, fourth daughter of Mr. A. G. Gordon and have been "repaired, and we hope the
*1406 Mrs Gordon, of Hongkong.
same course will be followed in regard
Honozone Orvica; 10a, Des Værx Road, Ci
to the Police Reserve, fur there is at LONDON ÜFFICH: 191, Fixer STREET, E.C. least one unpardonable oversight, which will immediately strike every member of the European contingent. This is the more surprising in view of the fact that, unless we are very much mistaken, the list has been under consideration" for many months....
The Daily Press.
HONGKONG, OCTOBER 20TH, 1919,"
Mr. R. E. Lindsell will be leaving on a holiday early next month.
Oce case (one death) of bubonic plague was reported in the Colony on Friday.
H.E. the Governor was entertained at dinner on Friday evening at the Royal Artillery Mess by Lieut--Col. W. Loring, C.M.G., D.8.0., and the officers of the Royal Artillery..
THE SITUATION IN TURKEY. THE Turkish Cabinet has endorsed the views of the Nationalists, and we may therefore conclude that the dangerous situation outlined in the cables & few days ago is a step nearer realisation, The object of the Nationalist movement! is to maintain the integrity of the Ottoman Empire. The leaders are opposed to the European mandate, though they are understood to be willing to accept a limited form" "of ́ ́American
Gun practice will be carried out at mandate. Their influence is to be seen Patshawan in a N. E. direction on Octo- in the fall of DAMAD FERID PARA's her 23rd between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., and Cabinet and the formation of a pro-
at Mount Davis in a S. W. direction.on Nationalist Ministry. This they achiev- October 24th between 10 am and 2 p.m. Flowers beautify and 'make attractive the ed by accusing the late Government "of
Mr. A. H. Hollingworth has been betraying the country by their tame nominated a member of the Board of submission. to the demands of the victori- Home as nothing rise can do...
to MR. GEO. P. LAMMERT, (1393
The Auctioneer.
BEAUTIFY YOUR HOME.
FOR SALE
Flower and Vegetable
SEEDS
GRAUA &. со
י
Yo. 10, WYNDHAM STRELT, HONGKONG.
PO. Bax Bar
THE COLONY'S FINANCES FOR JUNE.
The following financial statement for the month of June, 1910, is issued by the Hong- kong Treasury →→→
...26,734,034.82
Balance of Assely and Liabili
ties on May 31st, 19:9 Revenue from June 1st to
3th, 1919.
),280,766.94.
8,120,801.76
1,444,784.10
.. 80,688,037,07
Expenditure from June 1st to
30th, 1919.
Balances
THE "JAZZ"
DANCE.
Many people are naking "What is the.. Jazz dance" hat very few are able to answer it. Next week we shall have the opportunity of witnessing the Jazz dance for ourselves, as Mr. Steve Laurie, the new dancer Mr. Edgar Warwick is bring- ing with his revusical-comedy company Vanity Fair," is to give," with Mis Vera Pain, some special exhibitions of this Intest dance crate.
"Vanity Fair" opens next Saturday at the Theatre Royal for a very short ous Entente Powers. Their organisation Arbitrators in connection with the re- has widespread ramifications, and it has sumption of Section I of Kowloon Inland season only. New frocking, staging and Lot No. 107 and of Section D. of Ków-repertoire are special features of the re- carried on its activities vigorously,
turn" season. As entirely new edition of Vanity Fair will be given on the though of necessity clandestinely, since loon Inland Lot No. 108. the Armistice. In the crass ignorance
The street, which commences between opening night, and the management
of the masses the Nationaliste have Nos. 466 and 478, Queen's Road West, and announce a change of programme each
a fertile soil in which to sow the traverses a portion of Inland Lot No. 834 evening.
teed of strife. The collapse of Ger- connecting Queen's Boad West with The plans for the season are now open-
the Clarence Street, and having a cul-de-sacst Moutrie's, and early, booking is advis
many
from has been hiddch peasantry, while the British occupation of the Turkish dominfone is represent ed to them as merely a temporary, mea-
terminating at the eastern boundary of Inland Lot No. 834, is to be known'ai "Chun Bing Street."
able owing to the fact that the season has been curtailed or account of transport difficulties