HONG KONG DAILY PRESS.
BANKS
HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING
CORPORATION
Authorised Capital ......$50,000,000 Issued & Fully Paid-Up $20,000,000 Reserve Funds: "
£8,300,000
Sterling ....O
B.E. Currency Reserve $10,000,000 Reserve Liability of
Proprietors
THE CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA. & CHINA Inenrporated by Royal Charter, 1855
SIR C. BRESSEY TO RETIRE
Produced 30-Year
Road Plan
Bir Charles Bressey, who in May. as engineer-in-charge of the High rays Development. Survey of Greater London, produced with Bir Edwin Lutyens, RA, a plan for the reconstruction of London's road- ways over a perlóð of 36 years, is £3,000,000 | to retire.
HEAD OFFICE: LONDON: 38, "Bishopsgate E.C.2.
.....$20,000,000 | Paid-up Capital .........£3.000.000
Head Office:--HONG KONG
Board of Directors.
T. E. Pearce., Esq., ('äaremVANIE,
Hon. Mr. J. J. Paterson.
Deputy Chairman.
J. K. Bousfield, Esq.,
A. H. Compton, Esq.,
V. H. Lock, Esq.,
Hon. Mr. S. H. Dodwell,
G. Miskin, Esq.,
8. Morrison, Esq.
Hon. Mr. A. L. Shield,
H. V. Wilkinson, Esq.,
Sir Vandeleur M. Grayburn,
Reserve Fund Reserva Liability of Pro-" prietors.......
FINANCE
BANQUET IN HONOUR OF INSECTS
It is not because they are glad that mosquitoes exist that omin- eat representatives of science, commerce and industry take part in a banquet every year, held in London aa May 13. μm the contrary, it Is to honour the me/mary of two seientists who were the swam end-
mies of mosquitoes, Sir Ronald Ross and Sir Patrick Manson, that this banquet is beld,
During the last years of his life. S Ronald Ross gave a lunch each
HOTEL INDUSTRY
jyear on August 20 to celebrate the NEEDS PEACE
fact that he discovered the malaria Lord fe, the principal guest parasite on that day in 1897. He1 at the banquet of the Interna-called that day "Mosquito Day." tional Rotel-Alliance at Glasgow But as August 20 comes in the recently, sald "Peace Is" essential middle of the holiday season, the to the prosperity of the hotel, in-Managing Committee decided later to hold the traditional banquet on May 13, this being Sir Ronald Ross's birthday,
Speaking at a meeting of the 23.800,000 || London Society in the hall of the Royal Society of Arts recently, Eir Charles said that he would re-dustry. tire "at Christmas."
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Current Accounts opened in Local Currency and Fixed Deposits received for one year or shorter periods in Local and other Cur- rencies on terms which will be quoted on application.
Also up to date Safe Depocit Boxes in various sizes To Let.
Hong Kong, 7th October, 1938,
HONGKONG SAVINGS
BANK
HAIPHONG HAMBURA
RANKOW HARBIN
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TRINOTAD YOKOHAMA
FOREIGN EXCHANGE and "General Banking Business transacted.
CURRENT ACCOUNT opened and FIXED DEPOSITS received for One'i Year or shorter periods at raten which will be quoted on application. The Bank's Head Office in London undertakes Executor and Trustee business, and claims re- covery of British Income Tax overpaid, on terms which may be ascertained at any of the Agencies and Branches.
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The Business of the above Bank is conducted by the HONG KONG
SHANGHAI BANKING CORA PORATION.. Rules my, he ob tained on application.
For the HONG KONG & Shanghai |
BANKING CORPORATION.
V. M. Grayburn.
Chief Manager. Hong Kong, 7th October, 1938.
BANK OF EAST ASIA. LIMITED.
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Profits
....$10,000,000.'bu!
8,508,800.00
2,776,726.76
Head Office:--HONG KONG No. 18. Des Voeux Road, Central.
Board of Directors;
Sir Snuson Chow, Chainuan Koon Chun, Bay. Li Lan Sang, Esq. P. K. Kwok, Esq. Wong ChuSon, Esq. Wong Yuu Tong. Eaqi Kan Ying Pu, Esq. ChanChingShek, Esq. FungPing Wah Rag.
Kan Tong Po. Esq., Chief Manger: Lá The Fong, Esq., Manager.
Tranches and Aganciar tom
Kowloos Penang
London ·Rangoon
Amny
Batnris Hombay
Manila
Unlestia
Canton
Haiphon
Halgon
Melartin Han Frap Tainoku
Sourabaya Swnlow Bydney
Shangha
place Dentair Seattle Tokyo
Vanemtree Yokohama
Peiping
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New York Jankow Dinks Honolulu Paris Kobe.
Semarang
Every description
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Owing to our numerous Branches in China and connections in the principal Commercial Centres of
Sir Charles was appointed in 1034. by Mr. Hore-Belisha, the then Minister of Transport, to report on the possible reorganisation, of Lon- don's road aystem.
The report which he produced in May ran to 40,000 words. In the recommended new routes with a total length of 818 miles and In- éluding many "parkways." viaducts and road tunnels.
The report was described by Mr. L. Burgin, the Minister of Trans- port, as a 'monumentul achieve · ment."
1:
PLAN DEFENDED ·
In his speech-recently Sir Charles defended his plan, against critics. They must, he said, move with the
times.
If these schemes were to be whit- tled down on the ground that a thing had not been done before in
"There is one good thing which emerged from the recent crisis- It has been made clear that all Every year numerous speeches the inhabitants of the countries are made at this lunch; those pre- of Europe affected urgently de- sent recall with gratitude the sire peace. Some of those coun- blessings that these two sclepitists tries are spending money on re have secured for humanity. The armament in the belief that the losses caused by malaria, both in policy will ensure peace. I sup- human life and money, were eror- pose if one country arms themous. Did not Sir David Adams others must do so, to avold, being state quite recently that the mone- at a disadvantage.
tally loss caused by malaria" "in "How very much better it would"! British India alone, varied between be if we could come to an under-20 and 50 millions sterling per standing to spend this money 1 year? visiting our neighbours and stay- ing in each other's hotels."
CURATIVE REMEDY
Thanks to the discovery of the
I
The merchants in Macao have malaria parasite and to all the sent a petition to the Governor, consequences that have followed. through the Chairman of the means have been found for dealing Macao Chinese Chamber of Com-with this malady, and at present merce Mr. Hsu Wet-ching, asking quinine is considered as the pre- for modifications on the prohibi-ventive and curative remedy for tion of exports of food supplies and malaria the fixing, of food prices. The au- The League of Nations Commis. thorities are giving the · matterį sien. specially formed for examin consideration.
ing questions concerning malarin recommends as a preventive méa- After a five-hour conference insure a daily dose of six grairu of London a settlement was reach- quinine throughout the entire Не never returned to Londoned on wages and conditions be-tever season, whilst for matment from capitals such as Rome and tween representatives of employ-15 grains to 20 grains of quinine Paris without a definite misgivingers and employed in the retail during five to seven days is quite about London. Were they right to footwear trade.
Lendon, though it might have been done in Copenhagen. New York. Paris, or elsewhere, and London must keep in the old way and have no tunnels or viaducts, ther. he
was afraid that London would fall very far behind in the race.
be so complacent about the city and to assume that it could not be Improved?
Str Gwilym Gibbon. formerly Permanent Secretary for Town Hanning at the Ministry of Health,
declared that as a place to trans- act business London WILA *
sumetent,
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lamentably defective piece of plan- THE BEN LINE STEAMERS, LTD.
ning
NEW ZEALAND FINANCES
The New Zealand public.ac- counts figures. just published, show that in the six months end- ed Sept. 30 revenue was slightly smaller and expenditure, greater than during the same period last year.
Revenue was £13,400,000, сот- pared with £13,564,000 last year. and expenditure was £15.902,000. compared with £15,008,000.
The Finance Minister, Mr. Nash, commenting on the ngures, said that, reviewing the position as a whole. It was evident revenue and expenditure were adhering close- ly to the estimates. He was con- Adent that the year would close with the country's finances main- tained in a healthy state.
FROM LEITH, MIDDLESBRO', ANTWERP, LONDON, STRAITS & MANILA.
TEE 6.S."BENREOCH"
informed that all Goods are being NONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby landed at their risk into the hazardous and/or extra hazardous Godowng of the Hong Kong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Ltd., whenco and/or from the wharves Delivery may be obtained.
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Gedowns and all Oooda remaining undelivered after the 2nd Dec, 1938, will be subject to rent..
All Claims against the steamer must be presented to the undersigned on or before the 16th Dec, or they will not be recognized.
To comply with the General Bonder Warehouse Regulations, consignees must have a Revenue Officer in atten- dance when damaged dutiable goods are examined...
All broken, chates and damage Goods are to be left in the Godowns
the World, we are able to extend CONSIGNEES' NOTICES where they will be examined on the
to our Clients special facilities for Domestic and Foreign Ranking and Exchange
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of Banking and Exchange business transacted, CANTON.... Loans granted Qri -approved SWATOW
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Current Accounts ‘opened in Local We also handle the issue of Currency and Fixed Deposits re- Bonds, and other Public Funds of ceived for one year or shorter the Chinese Government both at periode in Local and Foreign Cur Home and Abroad.
rencies on terms which will be
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het Manager
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PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION Cas STEAXERBANGALOBE."
ARRIVED HONG KONG or IND DEC., 1988.
FROM ANTWERP, LONDON, GIBKAL- TAR, MARSEILLES, MALTA, PORTSAID, ADEN, COLOMBÓ AND STRATTS
CONSIGNEES of Cargo by the
abore-named Vassel are hereby in formed that their Goods are being landed and placed at zuri BIBE in the Hong Keng and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company's Godown at Kowloon where each Consignment will be sorted out Mark. by Mark and Delivery can be obtained na the Goods are landed.
Optional Goods will be landed here unless instructions have been given to the contrary Six Hours before arrival of the xteamer.
"Goode not cleared within 8 days in. cluding date of arrival will be subject to rent,
No Fure Insurance will be affected by as in any case whatever.
Damaged Packages must be left in the Godowns for examination by the Consignees, and the Company's surveyors, Messrs. GODDARD & DOUGLAS, at 10 am. on Mondays and Thursdays, within the Free Storage period.
Consignees are specially notified that it is necessary for a Revenge Offer to be present at the examination of damaged dutiable cargo.
All Claims against the Steamer must be presented to the Undersigned an a before 23rd Deo., 1988, or they will not be recognised
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godown. MACKINNON, MACKENSTE ± Co.
Agon.co Hong Kong, 2nd Dec., 1688.
1st Dec., 1938, at 9 n.m. by Messrs. Carmichael & Clarke.
by
No Fire Insurance has been effected. Bill of Lading will be countersigned
WR. LOXLEY & CO. (China), LTD.
Agents
(1988 Hong Kong, 28th Nov.. 1938.
MAERSK LİNE
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES
THE
THE M.V.
DODWELL-CASTLE
LINE
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
11
M.V. PENRITH CASTLE'
From U.S.A. via MANÍLAT
Corner that all Goods are
ONSIGNEES of Carzo are hereby
being landed at their risk into the loon Wharf & Godown Company, Ltd. Godowns of the Hongkong and Kow- at Kowloon, whence and/or from the wharves delivery may be obtained.
Optional cargo will not be landed here, unless notice has been given 48 hours prior to vessel's arrival, ut car ried on from port to port to the final port of call to which the option extends,"
No claima will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godown, and all Goods remaining undelivered, after the 5th prox., will be subject to rent
All claims against the vessel must. be presented to the undersigned on or before the 15th prox. or they wil not he recognized.
All broken, chafed, and damaged· Goods are to be left in the Godowns where they will be examined on the 6th prox, at 10a.m. by our surveyors Mesars, Goddard & Douglas,
In the case of dutiable cargo, con- signees are requested to inform the Imports & Exports Office that they have such goods for examination.
No Fire Insurance has been effected, Bill of Ladling wül be countersigned
DODWELL & CO., LTD.
Agenta. Hong Kong, 28th Nov, 1838
by
(1991
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO, LTD..
CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGATION CO, LTD.
YONSIGNEES per Co.'s Vessel
"ACHILLES *
FROM UNITED KINGDOM VIA SINGAPORE.
“KATTEGAT "
having arrived, From Now York-and Porta of call, Consignees of Cargo are hereby notified that their Goods are being landed and placed at their risk into the Hong Kong and Kowloon What are hereby notified that their Cargo sad Godown Company's godowns at will be discharged into Holt's Kowloon, where delivery may be Wharf, Kowloon, where it will lie at obtained as soon as the Goods are landed. Consigreen risk and enlrjset to Term
Optional Largo will not be lauded and Conditions of Storage at Holt's bere, unless Notice has been given, 48 Wharf, The Cargo will be ready for hr urn prior to vessel's arrival, but carried Delivery from Godown on and after on from port to port to the final part of 30th Nov. call to which the option extends."
Optional cargo will not be landet her No Claims will be admitted after the unless Notice has been given prior to Goods have left the Godawus, and all Steamer's arrival, bat carried on from goods remaining undelivered after the port to port to the final port of call to 7th Dec, 1938, will be subject to which the option extends. Rent.
All broken, obefed and damaged Goods All broken, chafed, and damaged are to be left in the Godowns, where Goods are to be left in the Godowne, they will be, pramined on any Tuesday! where they will be examined on 6th and Friday betw on the hours of Doc., 19/8, at 10 am.. by dir 10,45 am. and Nox 'within the Free
Surveyor Capt. Walter C. Weston. Storage period.
To comply with the General Bonded No Claims will be admitted after tka Warehouse Regulations, consignees must Gods have left the Steamer's Godown, have a Revenue Oficer in attendance and all Goods remaining andelivered when damared dutiable goods are after the 7th Dees, will be subject examined.
to Rent. All claims must reach us betare the 7th Jan, 1999, dr they wil not be recognised.
No Laurance will be affected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned to
Arrents
[2001 Hong Kong, 30th Nov., 1928.
All Claims against the Steamer m be resented to the Undersigned on or before the 21st Dec., or they will { act be recognised, but
No Fire Takhts will be efficieð
BUTTERFIELD) & SWIRL
Agents. [1998 80th November, 1938
(1979
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1938-PAGE 13
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CT, "IDUISBURG".....for Shanghai, Dairen, Taku.........7th Dec. m.x. "SAUERLÄND”.....for S′bai., Dairen, Yokohama, Kobe
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S.S. "BENALDER"
Sailing for LONDON, ROTTERDAM, ANTWERP, HAMBURG and LEITH on or about the 9th December, 1938.
Cargo will also be accepted on through Bill of Lading to the usual transhipment ports.
For Freight and Passage upply
to the Agents: W. R. LOXLEY & CO., "(CHINA) LTD..
Tel. 34165
CONSIGNEES' NOTICES
NOTICE TO CONSIGNISS
AMERICAN & ORIENTAL
LINE.
FROM
BALTIMORE, NEW YORK, NEW. PORT NEWS, LOS ANGELES AND SAN FRANCISCO.
York Building.
MAKRAK LINK
NOTICE TO CONSIGNELS
THE MY
"NIEL MAERSK " having arrived from New York and Ports of rail Consigarea of Cargo are hereby notified that their goods are being landed and placet at their risk into the Hong Kong and Kowloon Wharf & Godown Company's gode was at Kow Ioon, where delivery may be obtained sa soon as the goods are landıd.
Optional cargo will not be landed having arrived, consignees of cargo by here, unles notice has been given 49 her are informed that all goods are carried on from port te fort to the oral hours prior to vessel's arrival, lat being landed at their risks, into the
port of call to which the option down of the Hongkong & Kowloon extend "bazardous and/or extra-hazardous Whert & Godown Co., Ltd. whence the Goods have left the Godowns, and No Claims will be admitted after delivery may be obtaired.
THE M.V.
TE "FOYLEBANK"
Ne claims will be admitted after the all Goods remaining undelivered after goods have left the gedowns and all the 8th Dec., 1988, will be subject to goods remaining undelivered after 7th Bent
All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods Dec., 1988, will be subject to rent.
All claims against the vessel must they will be anmied on 8th Tec., 1988, are to be left in the Gedowns, whers be presented to the undersigned an or before 14th Dec., 1938, or they will le C by our Surveyor Capt.
Walter C. Weston. not be recognized.
To comply with the General Bouded All broken, chafed and damaged goods Ware boure Begulations consignees must be left in the godowns, where they
10 a.m.
•
No Fire Insurance has been effected.
will be examined by the steamer's must have a Revenue Oficer in attend surveyor on the 7th Dec., 1933, at ance when damaged dulialle goods are
examined.
All claims inat reach us before the Bills of Lading will be countersigned byth Jab., 1989, or they will not be
recognised. TEE BANK LINE (CHINA) LTD., No Insurance will be affected.
Bills of Fading will be countersigned by
JEESEN & CO., Hong Kong, 2nd Dec, 1988;
Agents,
Hong Kong, 30th Nov, 1938.
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