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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, FRIDAY, JULY 13, 1917.
ALWAYS ASK FOR
FOR IT.
The Standard Tobacco.
"CAPSTAN"
For Flavour, NAVY CUT For Quality.
MILD, MEDIUM & FULL STRENGTHS.
From All Tobacconists.
THIS ADVERTISEMENT IS ISSUED BY THE
BRITISH-AMERICAN.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
GEO. P. LAMMERT.
AUCTIONEER, APPRAISER
AND SURVEYOR..
CHE Undersigned has received instructions to sell by Fub- Je Auction on
THURSDAY, the 19th July,
1917,
st 3 o'clock in the afternoon "at his Sales Rooms, Duddell
Street,
The following Valuable Leasehold Property, situate at Fanling and known as Lot› 1862 in District 51 in New Territories.
The above property is held from the Crown under a 75 years lease from 1898 and is subject to a Crown Rent of 74 cents per annum, with the option of a further 24's eare,
The property is about 5 walk from Fatling minutes Station and is well stocked with fruit trees,
The area of the lot is about.34 of an acre.
For further particulare apply to
GEO. P, LAMMERT,
Auctioneer,
NOTICE.
THE NATIONAL LOAN OF THE THIRD YEAR OF THE REPUBLIC OF CHINA (1914) $16,000,001 AND ST PPLEMEN- TARY ISSUE of $8,000,000 AND THE NATI' NAL LOAN OF THE FOURTH YEAR OF TRE. REPUBLIC OF CHINA (1915) $24,000 000.
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SUBSCRIBERS to the above
two loans are hereby notified that in pursuance. Oʻ. arrange- ments recently made by the Chinese Government with me fr the future service of these loans, interest payments are and wil be adequately secured by eash funds in my hands and at my sole disposal.
F. A. AGLEN," Inspector General of Customs. Inspectorate General of Custome,
Poking, Cth June, 1917.
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TOBACCO CO., LTD.
PUBLIC AUCTION. HE Underrigned have received instructionB from the Liquidator of Messrs. Redtery Brochelmann & Co., F.A.A.B. Brockelmann, E. R. Fuhrmann, Heinrich Hera and the Estate of E. C. L. Reuter deceased in pursuance of an order of the Hongkong Government to sell by Public Auction at 3 o'clock in the afternoon
ON
.FR.DAY
the 31st day of August, 1917, at their Auction Rooms, at No. 8, Des Vaux Road, Central. THE VALUABLE LEASE- HOLD PROPERTY situate and being Inland Lots
Nos. 611, 612, 66% and 653. Victoria, Hongkong.
In Two Lote,
Lot One consists of the pieces. or parcels of ground registered in the Land Office as Inland Lots Nos. 611 and 662 together with Godown No. 125 Wanchai Road, situate thereon.
Lot Two consists of the pieces or parcels of ground registered in the Land Office as Taland Lots Nos. 612 and 663 together with Godown No. 127 Wanchai Road situate thereon.
The area of the property com - prised in Lot One i8, 5.500 square| fest. The Crown rent is 370 perl
anrum.
The property comprised in Lo: 2 has a similar area and is subject to Crown rent of similar amount.
Each godown is built of brick and stone and is three storeys in height with a large tiled ronf containing an ettio storey. Each Inland Lot is his for an unex- pired residue amounting to 940 years or thereab uts of the term created by the Crown Lease thereor,
Particulars and Conditions of Bale may be had from :---
Mesara. DEACON, LOOKER. DEACON & BARSION,
1 Des Voeux Road Central,
Solicitors for the Liquidstor,
or from Messrs. HUGHES & HOUGH;
the Auctionsors..
Honekano
NOTICES.
MASSAGE.
MR. HONDA. Trained male Masseur. Ten years experience. Formerly of Tokyo Military Hospital.
WILL: VISIT PATIENTS' RESIDENCES IF
PREFERRED.
NO. 292, QUEEN'S ROAD EAST.
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LIMITEA TOKYO, JAPAN HEE
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THE C.N.S. SHAOSHING.
Particulars of the Accident.
- SPANISH DOMINICAN
MISSION.
The Superior General to Visit Hongkong,
ENTERTAINMENTS
VICTORIA THEATRE.
FRIDAY, 13th JULY, 1917.
Pathe's Gold Rooster Play.
In 8 parks. "Shadows & Sunshine." Featuring Baby Maria Osborne The Youngest Leading Lady in the World. Pathe's British Gazette Pathe's Great War
We have been informed that As telegraphically reported by the 8,9, Haibong which is due to our Shanghai correspondent st arrive here on Sunday the 15th the time of the accident, the insk, in bringing to the Colony ́UN.8, Shaoshing went aground the Most Hey, Father Lain Theis- in the Yangtze on the 7th inst, sling, Superior General of the Referring to the accident" the Great Order of the Friar N.O. Daily News of July 9 mye: Fresohers, or Dominican Fathers, On the heels of the loss of the being accompanied by his China Merchants B. Asping Secretary, Rev. Father Gabriel another regrettable accident has Horn, Brother Luis Hageman and occurred, the O. N. S Shashing. Rev. Father Francisco E Noval, (Capt. H. J. Hobbs) having run the Procurator of the Dominicani sahore in the Yangtzy not far Missions in the Far East, who "Statue of the Black Gladiator.” (Starlight) from the month of the Huangpa left Hongkong on June 3 last to The Shacahing left Shanghai meet them at Taipeh and accom on Friday (July 6) and re- paby them through Formosa and mained the night at Wooung great part of the Fakien on account of streen of weather, Province.
sailing at daybreak on Saturday The Rev. Father Theisling, morning, and at 8 o'clock she Dutch by birth, was elected struck the Ariadne Rock, which Superior General of the whole is about four miles from the Order on the August 4, 1916, at Tong-chow Lightship An the general congregation which incoming steamer saw her and took place at Friburg, Switzer sent out a wireless message, land. He speak fluently various which was picked up by a pilot languages, especially English and boat, who went to the Shaoshing's French. Once elected, he made assistance, when they found up bis mind to visit the whole Japanese collier steamer standing Order, which is extended all by. The weather was good and over the world, before getting the water calm.
ton old, as he is now in · bis
The passengers from Shanghai|62ad year. In view of the included Mr. A. 8. Wilson, Mrs. critical situstion in Europe, he V. Mayor's nurse and child, some could only vist some of the Bogees little girls from the Roman and Convents in Spain." He star- Catholic School and some Chinese ted on March 10 from Vigo passengers. All behaved splen-(Spain) for Caba, and after call- didly, there was no sign of panic, ing on all the Dominicans of that and all with their belongings faland, left Havsus for New Or were taken off by the ship's horta lempe. and brought to Shanghai later in On terminating his visita în the day on board the collier, North America and Canada, he Shortly after this the Shao- left. Vancouver for Kobe, where ehing was got off the rock and he arrived on May 28. He then besched on a mud flat, where proceeded to Shikoku and there. she now is. As soon as the news after to Keelong, at which port he reached Shanghai the C.N, S. Landed on Jans 3. From For Fengtien (Captain Harris) with moss he went to Amoy and diving andiago gear Frochow, visiting all the mis from the New Engineering rionaries who had assembled at and Shipbuilding Work, Lad, various places to greet him, ander the supervision of although only a few managed to Mr. A. W. Brankson, proceeded do so out of about 20 Missions to the scene. This was later sup- of the Order established in plemented by the despatch of the Fakien. Frem Hongkong he will
Comics.
Interesting.
"Uncle's Little Ones.”
* Look-out for the MESSAGE FROM MARS”
ROMANCE OF THE BOER WAR.
啪
By kind permission of Col John Ward, M.P. and Officers of the 29th Middlesex, a Grand Military Band Concert on the 18th July 4)
· Band, Master Laurie Owen, Conducting. À Splendid Programme.
Booking at ANDERSON'S.
MONDAY, 16th July.
TUESDAY 17th
THURSDAY 19th
**
H.M. GOVERNMENT FILM.
"The Battle of the Ancre and Tanks.”
Prices $3.00 $2.00 & $100
Booking at MOUTRIE'S, Soldiers and Sailors in Uniform half Frice to Pit Only. Profits to Charity,
BIJOU THEATRE.
The Cosiest Theatre în Hongkong .
TO-NIGHT!
TO-NIGHT!!
3 NIGHTS ONLY.
PROFESSOR JAFFAR.
The Wizard of the East, Conjurer, Illusionist, Snake Charmer, etc.
Also Good Pictures.
tug Victoris of the Shanghai Tag proced to Tonkin, where there HONGKONG
and Lighter Co., Ltd., when the are four Bishops and probably lightering of the ship began im- the biggest Mission in the world. mediately. Latest advices give His tour will be continued to
ilar reason to hope that the sslving of the ship is possible and to be expected.
Manila and other porte in the Phi- tippine Islande, and also probably-
THEATRE.
(OLD. LAND OFFICE BUILDING).
11th, 12th & 13th JULY, 1917.
A Powerful Drama:
to Australia, Mexico, Central "UNDER THE WINGS OF DEATH,"
and South America, and be intends to be back in Rome
BATTLE OF THE ANCRE, about April, 1918
This is really a great event for the Dominican Miesi ne in the Far East, as nearly four centories
A. Film Showing Advance of the bave elaped since the Spanish.
Taaks.
As will be sees from cur adver timing columns, the fim display- ing the battle of the Ancre will be screened at the Victoria Theatre for three performances, on Mon day, Taraday and Thursday, next, the 16th, 17th and 19th instant,
The exhibition will open at 9.15 pm. esch evening, and the booking plan is now open at Mesere. Moutrie and Co. Sest may be reserved in the stalls za well as the dress circle at $2 and 83 mich, respectively.
It may be of interest to state thist the scenes depicted were. taken on se ual battlefield and contain nothing whatever in the nature of "faked" or made-up scenes, The victorious battle abown in the film formed the satama continuation of "The Great Pash."
The magnitude of the prelimin- sry operations, both as to gunnery and provision of materiel, the
Doninio na were eatstli-bed in the Philippines, China, Japan," Formoss and Tonkin, and never before has a Superior General been to the East.
"
WEATHER REPORT.
(IN 5 - PARTS).
and Comics.
NOTICES.
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.
TT IS HEREBY NOTIFIED that an interim dividend of On the 13th at 12.43 - The retur^xfrom £2.3.0 per share, subject to de- Japan a e la Hag, and those from the duction of Income Tax, has been has decres ed quickly over Formoss and Philippines are incomplete. ressure declared for the HALF YEAR the adjacent Cains Custowing to the ending 30th Jons 1917, at rate
drauds of the typhoon, which is now of z/o1⁄44 per dollar. sírusted in the Tinity of South Cape, Formoss, moving in a north westerly duction
Hongkong Rainfall for the 24 hours anding at 10 am to-day. 0.00 inch, Total since January 1st, 30 78 inches against an average of 43.75 inches.
FORECAST FOR THE 24 HOURS INDING AT NOON TO-KOREGW
District,
Formon
Westeriz
winda,
fresh to
at.onk:
The dividend will be payable on and after Monday the 13th August. 1917, at the Offices of the Corporation, where Shareholders are requested to apply for War.
THE HONGKONG LAND. INVESTMENT & AGENDY CO. LTD.
AN Interim Dividend of Three & balf Dollars per sharp for the sir months ending 30th June 1917 will be payable on THURSDAY 26th July on which date Dividend: Warrants may be obtained on application at the Company's office.
THE TRANSFER. BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from WEDNESDAY the 18th to THURSDAY the 26th July (both The REGISTER of SHARES days încinsive) during which be period no transfer of shares Gar of the Corporation will
rants.
„
CLOSED from MONDAY the be registered, "de
30th July to SATURDAY the F
11th August 1917 (both days
́ ́A. SHELTON HOOPER,
mo Zecretary.
Inclusive) during which period no Hongkong, 10th July, 1917, transfer of shares can be
1 Hongkong to Gap Rock-fsiratfest, registered.
boldness of the forward d-eb and 2 Formoss Channel
the manner in which the “Tanke" arrived to upset "the", German calculatione, are all shown in these wonderful pictures, which, in wealth of subject, excel any. thing the world has ever seen.
A moment of supreme interest
is enjoyed as a *Tink" is watched going forward over the jugged ground that leads to "No Man's Land" and Victory,
The Battle of the Avere and the Adysnce of the Tanks" is preceded by two reals depicting. the latest views of the British Naval Air Service and, the Sub- marine Bérvion.
with rain
| el sudy
later.
Cyclonic Kalos.
3 South, exmat of China, be-) The sam tween H.K, and Lamocks ƒ as No. L South coast of China be-3 The same
* Na L
tween FLF. and Bainan...
OW. JEFFRIES-Chief Assistant. Kosekana Observation, July 15, 1917,
METEOROLOGICAL.
Temperature Humidity Wind Di - His Ezonilency, the Governor per has notified his intention of being
present at the per
onday, and all.
Previous
Day: On dats On dars
29 63 - 1963° ~29.45. 88 89-
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By Order of the Court of
Directors, xx
N. J. STABB, Chief Manager. Hongkong, 12th July, 1917.
MAN LOONG.
FIRST-CLASS PRESERVES, MINGLE AND SOY MARUFAOTURERS. OFFICE: No, 36, Dee Vaux Road, W, Telephone No. 17 & L. 12. WE as the landing Manufacturers is this class of Gooda. Our Fruis. & Gingers are all frech, and of the first pick" Our Symp 14-ptwowed from-tharba quailty of Bogat, We give our 'a penis attention to the business and molary
*** Funtory at Yaumati -
THE WEST POINT BUILDING
·COMPANY LIMITED.
N Interim Dividend of Three
A Dollars per share for the six
months ending 30th June 1917 will be payable on THUR-DAY z6th July on which date Divid end Warrants may be obtained on application at the Company A Office.
THE TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from WEDNESDAY the 18th THURSDAY the 26th July (bot days inclusive) during period no transfer of shares be registered.
By order of the Board of Direc fors.
A SHELTON HOOPER.
Becretary Songkong, 10th July, 191