COMMERCIAL NEWS.
INDIAN PROMISSORY NOTES, Simla, April 17-A press com munique issued says that the Public Debt Offices in Calcutta, Bombay and Madras are now in a position to issue bearer bonds in
NOTICE
SIRMENS CHINA- ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
COMPANY
-(HONGKONG) LIMITED.
BERLIN.
archange for promissory notes, or SIEMENS CHINA COMPANY, stock, certificates of any of the following loans (a) Any 336 per per cent, 4 per cent, terminable, per cent loan, (b) 4 per cent. ter minable loan of 1915–16, (c) 4 per cent. conversion loan of 1916-17.
Franz Emil August Ehrhardt.-
Creditors are required to send.
The holders of any of the 31 per in their claims against the above. cent. loans, who desire erchange promissory
C. BERNARD BROWN.
Liquidator.
WISEMAN, LTD.
to to the undersigned. Alexandra notes Buildings, Des Voeux Road, on or and stock certificates into bearer before Saturday the $1st May bonds will receive bonds 1919. in the loan of 1854-55. No bearer ...bonds will be issued in respect of any other 31 per cent loan. No bearer bonds will be issued in respect of the 3 per cent. Ioan of 1896-97. The holders of promissory notes and stock certi- ficates of this loan, who desire to convert these holdings into bearer bonds, will be required to ex- change into the 316 per cent. loan, 1854-55 on the terms pro- mulgated in the Finance Depart- ment Notification No. 6201- dated
the 3rd November. 1908. Bearer bonds will be issued in denominations of Rs. 100. Rs. 500, Rs. 1,000, Rs. 5,000 and Rs. 25,000. Holders of of the loans mentioned above. who desire to convert their secu- rities into bearer bonds, should apply direct, or through the treasury at which interest has
TEA DANCES
TO-DAY
May 22nd.
been payable to the public Debt PHONE 407.
Office concerned. The securities
to be exchanged should be tender-
ed duly endorsed for the purpose
D. M. GOODALL,
Manager.
of conversion and should be THE HONGKONG & SOCIB
accompanied by an application,
form
which can be obtained
at the Public Debt Office and at all Treasuries. The Public Debt Offices will charge the usual fee in connection with the
CHINA WAR SAVINGS
ASSOCIATION.
PPLICATION.. forms Pr Membership of the above Hãy be obtain-d from all the Banks or from the undersigned.
conversion, viz.. 4 annas in the Association case of each converted security. subject to a maximum fee of Re. 1. The fee is payable at the time of application for conversion. The issue of bearer bonas of the 4 per cent. terminable and con- conversion loans will begin from
THE UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF CANTON, LTT
Honorary Secretaries &
Treasurem
the 15th May and of the 316 per nerone. 15th January, 1919
cent. loans of 1854-55 from 15th June. Promissory notes and
stock certificates of these loans,! which it is desired to exchange: into bearer bonds, should reach: the post office concerned on after these dates.
or
SHANGHAI CRICKET CLUB. The Shanghai Cricket Club pavilion, which during the winter has undergone "considerable al- teration and has had a stand built on the roof to enable lady visitors to watch the play. was recently opened.
+1
EXCHANGE.
SELLING.
31614
3/6 7/16
3/6 9/16
TIF Demand
30 dis
60 dia
3/6 11/16
4 m/s
TIT Stanghai
3/6 13/15 Nom.
TT Singapore.
150
TIT Japan
159
No.
Nom
8214
20114
N. m. 5.37
f India.....
Demand, India
TT San Francie
ed & New York!
TIT Java
TIT Marks
Tf France
Demand, Paris
4 m/s. L/C
BUYING.
4. D/P....
6.mja LIC
5 376
3/7 3/734 -3/738
3/8
30 die. San Francis-1
30 dis. Sydtay and
Melbourno......)
co&New York 8356
4 m/s. Marts.......... Nom:
4 mla. FrancS
6 m/s. Fracca
Demand, Germany.
5.5416
5.59
Demand. New Yon. 824 T/T Combey
***** Nom.
Demand, Bombay
/T Calcutta.
NOTICE
LESSONS IN CHINESE »
THE HONGKONG
NOTICE.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
THE
“HE Undersigned has received instructions to sell by Public Auction ön
FRIDAY, the 23rd May. 1919,
commencing at II, am.
at his Sale Rooms, Duddell. Street
3 Cases Arctic White Glass
5 Cases Ground Chocolate
5 Cases Cocoa Powder
2 Cases Vanilla Chocolate
—tablets— a qua
NOTICE
THURSDAY
THE BANK OF CHIN
pecially authoriad in: China br Presidential Mandate of "and" Novembar, 1arts
All persons, with the ex Authorised Ospital ception of those of Chinese Paid-up Capital race, desiring to
the Besarts Funds Daldiny should apply in person.
„$180,000,000,00 $13,279,300,00 -$3,197,400,00
between the hours of am be HEAD OFFICE; PEKING. 1 am, and 2 pm, to 4pm. daily.
AT THE PASS OFFICE, POST BRANCHES & SUB-BRANCHES : OFFICE BUILDING.
BANKA
BANK OF CANTON,
LIMITED,
HEAD OFFKOR, HONGKONG.
FOREIGN EXCHANGE 'and
Banking Business
Gonzal
(Peking): Haiting, Tungchow, Transacted, (North): Miran, Chohaian, Pahalen, Nizlaniaz Hamanhos, (Chih):
Applicants will be required. to produce. Passports or identifica-Tientsin, Pactinfo, Lutai, Tainhai in❘tion papers.
7 Bales Chair Springs - 12 Dinner Services 40 Dozen Coffee Cups & Saucers
? Cases Chemist Sundries
Also
Two Bales White Woolen Blankers
(in lots to suit purchasers) Terms: Cash on delivery.
All persons with certain excep tions who remain in the Colony for more than 7 days are required to Register themselves under the REĢISTRATION of PERSONS ORDINANCE 1916 Forms of Registration giving the particulars. required may be obtained at the G. P. O. and at all Police Stationa
rian, Sangfang, Shuntchfa, Ting- shan, Taming, Cholahtien Weinzien, (Manchuria): Changchun, Monkden, Kiria, Taitihan, Newchang, Liso yuanebów,
•
1
INTEREST ON FIXED
DEPOSITS.
For 3 Month 3% per annum
45
For 6 Months 4% per annum.
-For 12 Months 41% par Manum.
LOOK POON SHAN,
Chief, Manager.
Habo, Erimmingfa, Taonanti, Harbin, Dalny, Anting, Tiching, Chinghsien, Sifing, Halak, Saiwafa, Hallenfo, Ninguta, Kung- chaling Lisoyang Faya, Yonchi, Kaipingsion (Hupeh): Hankow, The Penalty for aliance is a ne nct resedin hasi, fchang. (Hunan)s Changahs, (Kiangsu): Shanghai, Nanking, Boochow, Yangchow. Chinkiang, Wasih, sachowfu. Tungchow, Head Office: 15 bis Rue Lafitte, Paris. (South): Tsinkiangpo, (Shantung):
GEO. P. LAMMERT,
• Auctioneer.
150
THE Undersigned has received instructions to sell by Public Auction on "
$
CDJ-TOE
BANK:
HONGKONG SHANG
BANKING CORPO
ACTION,
Paid-up Capital...... RESERVE FUNDS:-
Sterling
5,000,00
£1,300,000 $t 2}-
$15,000T00
$31,000,000
$35,000,00%
Silver
Reserv Liability of
Proprietors - $15,030,000 COURT OF DIRECTORS, LA PARKER, Fag--Chaleiga, AT.D. Pan, Eng - Deputy Chairman. AH. Comptos g.
CB debeat, bes Bom
H. Dodall Hoo: Mr. P.
Kotyou
J. Johnstoves 19ng
CIKT ARMIES
Hongkong-5. J. Benity, Ja
MUL MANACZEK
Shangheld, Ct. Stephen, Zag. London Banks17-Landon County and Wash sudneter and Farsta Bank Lö«RS.
Hongton Zabernet, Licent
On. Chrank Abouente as the ende off „put
jer antung on the dally balanco,
ON FARO DEPORTE For 3 montha, 31 per cent, SCORES/ For & cesta, så per ounk, Siena For 12 months, 4. per oset, BOZZIE N. J. STABB,
Chief Mausget.
BANQUE DE L'INDO-CHINE Hongkong, 31st October, 1914.
'(FRENCH BANK).
MONDAY, the 26th May, DIRECTORY nas) Kaifang Chowkiskor, Harambang Mengus
1919.
commencing at i am.
st E. & G. godowns of the Hongkong & Kowloon Wharf
& Godown Co. Ltd. (For account of the concerned}" 150 tons Round Mild Steel Bars. Assortment as under:-
40′ x * 40x
10 ions
40' x 23 32*
20
16
20
40' x 13'16"
16
40' x
20
40' x 1"
25
40'
1 3/16"
20
3
40 x 13' 40' x 1,9/16"
Terms: Cash on delivery.
Geo. P. LAMMERT.
Auctioneer.
A. S. WATSON.CO... LTD.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the THIRTY-FOURTH ANNUAL ORDINARY GEN. versed in literature, has been a teacher to kERAL MEETING of the Com- open Officials and kerchants in this i pony for
MRLI KON FAN Caloese graduale
LOG JOBS
He has a good method of training European of a first rate certificate in teacher. bas is a good knowledge of Mandarin and Eak graph Omos es direct to No. 1 Wellington are requested to write carn of Hongkong
v door 458 20 Years Ribeiro and
pase in the hinese examination, and is på eneseed
Thona who intend eating the Chinae langsaço
uva, Old Supreme Court, Grond.out.
PREVENT DISEASE
**
"INSECTOX
IMPROVED "FEPPELL'S FLY SPRAY” SUPPRESSES FLIES, MOSQUITOS & OTHER INSECT DISEASE CARRIERS
INSECTOX OUTFITS" costing of
Hof Housebold Insector.
aboliter and
Price $1.00 HOUSEHOLD, INSECTOX”
kets, for nse in boge Empitalk, botals, ete.
Price $1.30 per tin.
N
wrong.
for
CRUDE INSECTOX TM Kedia, extra fuse in caza;s, stabier, factories, volle quarterne
Price $1.30 per tin.
HORTICULTURAL INSECTOX"
Beshe, for spraying planta lafested witiz [greendy, etc. Harulless to plans life
Price 70c. per tin.
On sale at Messrs. A. S. Watson & Co. Hongkong & Kowloon, Bakly Co., Hongkong, and leading stores.
FRANK SMITH & CO.,
Sole Agents
HIMROD'S
Kivus Instant Fl
NO ME. THE WAT your sunt o ACZIMA, INTLUEDZA, ||~ NAMAL ONTAUKA, »-
UADIXART 'OQUEK" 4 -you west End to the muce g < POSTS omnes chad le alegia „pruna ied.
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Nom,
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'Demand, Calcutta” ....
Demand, Manila
Demand. Singapore, 150
On Haiphong On Saigon
Nom
Titan
On Bangkok 4344 Sovereign... 5.60 Nom.. Gold leaf per Tac. 41.40 Bar Silver, per OZ.
SUBSIDIARY COINS
DISCOUNT PER $100 H'kong 50 cts stb..
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TEAM
CURE FOR ASTHMA
· MARTIN'S ···
SAPIOL & STEEL
SAUTORIZARDA TUA JANAR, so that in the kest
BUTULOKE 18s morts de pote pak ng
MARTIN'S
pany (since its registration) will be held at the Hongkong Hotel. Hongkong, on Friday, the 23rd day of May, 1919, "at Noon, for the purpose of receiving the Re- port of the General Managers fogether with a Statement of Accounts to the 31st December, 1918.
The REGISTER OF SHARES of the Company will be CLOSED from Monday, the 19th day of May to Monday, the 26th day of May, 1919. both days inclusive, during which period ro Transfer of Shares can be Registered.
JOHN D. HUMPHREYS - & SON, General Managers. Hongkong, 13th May,
NOTICE.
A JUMBLE SALE
will be held in
1919.
St. Andrew's Church Hall (Kowloon)
3 o'clock
On
Friday May 23rd from
to 6 o'clock.
Contributions of any descrip- tion, sent to the Church Hall on Thursday 22nd will be gratefully received.
..
Proceeds in aid of the Kowloon Branch of the Ministering Children's League.
Nearly of the Total Issue were sold last week.
H
Francs 18,000,000. 10,000,000.
HONGKONG SAVINGS BANE
THE SWIDŁA of the shine Bane. Se vemdaciod') the d✪GKONG AND STANJU. BANKING
CORPORATIONS Rules may be simplest on ipolicechan INTEREST as drymita la allemenő po the
monthly bakmens ie Est pre china, HAT DERAS us or sors to the Hoochung
156
Shanghai
・
of
Singapore Tienesta Tourade
Tainan. Tsingtao, Cheloo, Tenghsian, Capital Lintainbaien. (Shanxi): ·Taiyuanfu, Smerres Yunsheng, Sinkianhsien. Tatungfu. BRANCHES AND AGENCIES.
Eourlong Scion Hrubsien, (Kwangtung) :" Hongkong.anton Nommes
Djibouti Canton. Swatow, Kinngehew, Fs-
Papeete Haiphong kien): Foochow Amoy, Hankong, Hankos Chuanchowfa Changchowin, San-hoi tuao, (Chekiaig): Hanchow, Shach sing, Hachowfa, Kashing, Wenchow, IN Niapo, Laschi, Yuyao, Haimen, (Kiangxi) Naochang. Kinking, Kanchowiu, Chintahchen, Chiaz,
.
Peking Phom-Fehn Vladivostock Pondichery
BANKERS: FRANCE: Comptoir National d'Es- enrapte de Paris; Credit Lynana; Banque de Paris et des Pays-Bas Credit Industriei et Commercial. Soscete Genenk
Have you got whe): Wahu, Asking, Pangfox, IN LONDON: The National Provinciae
Your copy yet?
BREWER & CO. 23 Queen's Road.
THE LIVERPOOL & LONDON & GLOBE INSURANCE CO. LTD..
NOTICE is hereby given that, owing to the Undersigned proceeding home on leave, Mr. Rigby H. P. Kewley will take charge of the Company's Hong- kong Branch as Acting Local Manager as from 21st inst.
JOHN DE B. LANCASTER
Acting Local Manager. Hongkong, 19th May 1919.
HONGKONG POLO CLUB.
EMPIRE DAY.
NOTICE-Weather permit-
Luchewin, Tatung, Tungki, Luan, (Sz÷chnat); (Kweichow): Kweiyang. fu. (Shansi): Sianto, Hangchangfe. IN
Union Bank of England Le Comptoir National d'Escompte de Paris: Credit Lynonais. NEW YORK: J. P. Morgan & Co.
(Sniyuen): Kweihwating. Paotor Fixed Deposit accordancing, and en
chen (Tsahar): Kalgan Fengchen, (Urga): Urga. Hakistro,
A
HONGKONG BRANCE.
interest allowed on current counts and fixed Deposits. Terma on application. Every description of Banking Business transacted Loans granted од approved securities, Special facilities for home exchange.
TSUYEE PEI,
Manager.
ting a Polo Club GYMK- HANA will be held at the Race Course, Happy Valley (by kind permission of the Stewards, Hongkong Jockey Club) on Satur- day next, May 24th, at 4 p.m. Admission $1.00 (including Tea) i Children under twelve half-price.
Programe includes:-Tent Peg- ging, Brain-Fover Race, Mounted Combat, &c., &c. Cash Sweeps.
.S. E. GRIMSTONE.
Hon. Secretary. Hongkong. 17th May 1919.
NOTICE.
IMPORTS AND EXPORTS DEPARTMENT.
EMPIRE DAY. NOTICE: This Department
RAMSAY &* co.
WE HAVE A LARCESELECTION OF TYPEWRITERS ALWAYS IN STOCK AND SOLICIT YOUR KIND INSPECTION.
WE SPECIALISE IN TYPEWRITER REPAIRS WHICH ARE EXECUTED BY
EXPERT MECHANICS.
WE ARE IN THE BEST POSITION TO SUPPLY TYPEWRITER REQUISITES. SEND US YOUR ORDERS.FOR RIBBONS
CARBON PAPER, ETC.
PEAK TRAMWAYS CO., LTD
FL00
$56855568
TIME TABLE
WEEK DAYS.
NIGHT KARS.
Erary 15 to
15 ref
Interest allowed on current Accounts and
to arrangemen Every description of change, basine transacted,
A. SIBE Acting Manager
Hongkong. October 21st, 1918, BANQUE INDUSTRIELLE DE CHINE (FRENCH BANK).
Subscribed Capital Frs. 75,000,000 Faid up
$7,500,000 (1/3 of the Capital Le. F. 25,000,000,- subscribed by the Government of the Chinese Bepubbe)
Chairman of the Board of Directors:
Andre Berthelot General Manager: AJ. Pernotte
HEAD OFFICE
74, Rue Saint-Lamar, PARIS BRANCHES Peking
Shanghai Ticatsin Hongkong ΠΑΣΙΟΣ Canton
Saigon Baiphong
Yunnanta Vladi ostock Foochaw
BANKERS.
poz
IN FRANCE: Societe General
favorise le Development de Commerce et de l'Industrie en France
IN LONDON: The London County West- minister and Parr's Bank Lud The London Joins ity and Midland Bank Ltd
IN NEW YORK: Redmond & Co.
Correspondent in the Chief Czercial centres of the world:
TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS:
CHIBANKIND Interest en Current Accounts and Fizod Deposits in Local Currency and in Gold, Terme on application,
Every description of Banking and Ex.
15 main change business transacted,
Special facilities for French exchange.
Y. KOUET DE JOURNEL Maongez
15 min
1 min Hate
Lin HONGKONG BRANCH,
Queen's Building.
8 50 p. 9.00 pm. 920 pm 9.30 pan to 11.30 pm every 30 minu’es 11.45 p. SATURDAY EXTRA CARS,
12.00 midnight.
5. Chater Boad
THE BANK OF EAST ASIA LTD. 司公限有行焱亞東
Bank to be phrend on FIXED DEPART
For the Hongkong and Shanġħol)
sos.
N. J. STARR
-Chief Managm.
THE CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND
CHINA.
;'
•Lacor posted by Royal Catrine 1353 WELD_OFFICE:-LO_D0%
PAID UP CAPITAL SESESTE POND RESPATE LIABILNET OF
THOFEIETOEL
FOREIGN EXCHANGW and Bosatu). Denkm baslarts tassani. CORBENT ACCOUNTS. opened, une 193 DKPORINA HEstrad for 2 past or shorem pazines. rates which will be quoted, an applicaties,
J. L. Crockatt,
Manages. Hongkong, litb April, 1911.
THE VERA NTILE BAN KOF INDIA, LIMITED.
Head Office 5. Gracechurch 8treet London. Authorised Capital .....£1,500,000 Subscribed
Taid Up
Feserve Fund & Rest...
BAKERS
The Bank of England,
1,500,000
750,000
785,700
London Jalal City & Mkland Bank, Liminas)
BRANCHES ---
Bouba
Calcutta
Colomba
Deli
G
Boogknox
Howrsh
Kandy
Post Louis Madristna.)
Karsors
Kota Ebars Karl Lompan
Madras
Frant
Kingapore
HONGKONG BRANCH
Try deserttion of Ranking and “Rashanp bosine tracted.
Interest showed on Current Aanowie al S Deport at rates whics may be amouratat in est per annum on Daly Balagens, and on S apple sign
C. L. SANDES.
Acting Managér THE
YOKOHAMA SPECIE BANK
LIMITED.
Established 1880.
Authorised Capital Yen 100 000.000,, Paid-up Capital ... Reserve Fund ..
$2,00,000 25.000,009
Head Office.-YOKOHAMA.
Bateria
Tal, 2440
Branches.
Bombay
Enamor & Fres
snd London LJOCK
Aguaca San Francine Shanghai
Chest
SUNDAYS.
hanschen
Deines
201
to 1,35, vay 15 min
"No. 2, Queen's Road Central.
Partie
Harten
Kagamid Newching New York
10.30
11.30 to 12.00'Do
Paid up Capital
$2,000,000.00.
unkow
Ünsa
Hocola
Paking
Kat Yoen
Mangoos
Kobe
10 (120
19,00 no to 1.0 1.00 pm to 433
8,00
ما
to 6.00
308,00
NIGHT CARS,
As on Week Days. SPECIAL CARB
By strangment at the Coupezy's Oble. Alexandra Buldings, Des Voeur Bood. JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & ON.....
will be open for all pur- poses til noon on Saturday the 24th May. Licensed Warehouses will be entirely closed on that Don't Look Shabby !
(Sd.) D. W. TRATMAN.
Superintendent, IMPORTS" AND EXPORTS.
PEAK TRAMWAY CO, LTD. day.
NOTICE is hereby given that
the Annual Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders of the above. Company will be held at the Hongkong Hotel, Hongkong on Thursday the 29th May 1919 at noon for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors together with a State- ment of Accounts for the year ending 30th April 1919.
The Transfer Books of the Company will be closed from the 26th instant to the 31st instant both days inclusive,
THE "STAR" FERRY CO., LTD.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. NOTICP IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT
THE TWENTY-FIRST ORDIN ARY ANNUAL MEETING of this Company wil be held at the Offices of Mears Jardine. Matheson & Co. Ltd.
THURSDAY, the 29th May, 3919, 4 10 for the purpose of rabebring
Batemans of Ge Report of the Directors ther with
tems of Accounts to 30th Apr,
PEAK TRAMWAYS CO. LTD, Comp+07 will be CLOSED from Friday. THE REOCTER OF SHARES of the JOHN D. HUMPHREYS the 23ni. May to Thursday, the 19th
MAY 1919, INCLUSIVE OPE Ay order of the Board of Directors,
WB. BROWN
& SON,
General Managers. 19th May 1919
Becretary
are
Suits that have lost their shape and freshness made to look like new by Diamond By the Diamond process they are thoroughly cleaned or dyed and tailor, pressed and the cost is only a few Dollars.. Think what it saves in tailors bills to give an old suit again a new lease of life.
The DIAMOND DYEING & DRY CLEANING CO.
Agar CASSUM
HMED
Head Office
Directors.
Mr. Pong Wai Tirg, Chairman.
Mr. Chow Shoo Son, Kr. Li Koen (hun
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Bydney
Singshes
Howrahays Bhimanmeld Tokyo
Trianta
Idagias
Vairo
Kaperent showed on Count counts Depos
Vr. Kan Ying Fo. Mr Mok Ching Kongnored for fand periods sa zsans la be oručier
Mr. Chan Ching Shek Mr. Wons Yon Tong *pplication. Mr. Chan Eal Ming. Mr. Fang Ping Shan Mr. P. K. Kwok, Mr. Ng Chang Lok
Chief Manager. Mr. Kan Tote Po. Asst. Manager. VT. LI TreDDE.
Every description of Banking and Exchange
businem, transacted.
Loans granted on approved securities. Interest allowed on Current Deposit Account at the rate of per cent persnaum, and on Ferd Deposita at the following rato
For 3 months at the rate of 3% per annum,
O. FASHIDZUME-Manager. Honzkong. 16th May, 1919,
INTERNATIONAL, BANKING. CORPORATION.
READ OFFICE TATIONAL GIFT BANK
*** BUILDINGym prod APITAL AND SURPLUS... 0.8 18.500.000 55, Wall Street, nejak UNDIVIDED PROFHBmart US. $1,165.0 HT.& Green, Fresident acet Georral Masse.
For 8 months at the rate of LEDON OFFICE 36, Buddyagnia, 4% per annum.
DAN TRAFCISCO OFFICE IL Montgo
For 12 months at the rate of CHINA 5%%
per annum.ke
Kan Torg Po
Chief ausger
THE CHINESE MERCHANTS HANK, LTD.,
司公限有行级白邊
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Chairman of Bount of Nissewer
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