BARCLAY,
PERKINS'
FAMOUS
LONDON STOUT,
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30тп, 1910
THE NEW SECRETARY OF STATE
FOR THE COLONIES.
Mr. Lewis Harcourt, the new Colenkl Sacre- ary, was such an noknowledged ancoessas First- Commisioner of Works that it would have been, surprising a promotion not been conferred upon him in any roarrangement of the Cabinet, says thy London Daily Telegraph. In modern political history there are boon Eng Instancas of personal and administrativo qualities receiv ing such rapid revogation. Mr. Winston Chyrebill, whose name at onaɔ suggets itself purposes of comparison, had been four years at Westminster when Mr. Harcourt was chosen to represent the late Dusko of Devonshire's constituenty-tho Rossendato Division of Lancashire-in the Hours of Com- mons; but the name and fame of the latter wer familiar to members of Parliamet years before le catered St. Stephen's on meat of Lealing Brand his close association with his father. He is the
The
in
ENGLAND.
The
best that can
be obtained.
SOLD
EVERYWHERE.
SOLE AGENTS FOR CHINA:
DADY BURJOR&Co.
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oldest aurviving son fy Jade Sir William Harcourt, and many years à ve passed since first, his face un figure began to be neiced in the Yobbies, 11 signifiant of the clan affo tion which existed Instwear father adsen that on leaving on Mr. Hamourt did and proceed to Oxford or Cambride, but deserinned to devote himself to
Sir William's survico.
afteri boun why statsuno a Lotter private scrotary. never were memory, and knowledge mora sin, wlady fenced. His help was," indeed, invaluable in the prolonged Priimentary struck over the fungus Biniged which extond. ed Death Duties in this contex
When Mr. Tentu (recurt, as at his in. timat friends call him, Ircame califed to e trut an fhe green homes of the one of Commons, he did not aftapi,us many young mbo du, to put himself in the forefront of debate, he had, indeed, been a member for something like iwo years, and had discharged the dulls of Chief Comissioner, for solo months, before În made his maiden ameh in the promtation of a Bil. This fact was in Melf almost unexampled. Mr. Harcord's man- aer and method in performing that task wou warni encomiums from membars of sil parties. land he at once found kiasi? enrolled in the ranks of those who attrad and & Honse during the dinner hour. He has a pm, a almost insinuating mu nw, when ha plads for the co-operation of his follow menchers, and his
perbes are brightened by rapier-liko Basus of
ropartes and buliner, which are alwaya v-slenme,
Wholesale Wine & Spirit Merchants. there is suspicion of spleen. Fow
1037.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNERS
"SHIRE" LINE OF STEAMERS, LTD.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
FROM EUROPE..
THE Stearnship
THE
- DENBIGHSHIRE”
First Commissioners have done more than Mr Hare to promote the comfort of mom.. bors. From the public point of view his sway will possibly be bast remembered by his rolu- tiva of the tow method of taking divisions “ia the long, whilst ho provel his concern for the fristig so of parliamentary life by se part
played in searing the six historic
panels painted by Mr. Colgan Cowper, A.RA, R others, which have been placed in pastion in theast corridor within the past few works.
At thir batiful home, Nancham burk, so
| Gedightfally situated ou Chebauts of the Thatnes,
a few miles from. Oxford, Mr. and M. Har! surt al the honor of tertaining to inte Mrs. Harronet, who is an American King
having arrived from the atove Parts Consignees of Cargo are hereby informal that their say na charming hostes, is the only langh are being fand auf placed at their risk in the ler of the late Mr W. H. Jurus of Nes York hazards and/or axt ez hazardous Gedows of Band North Mymans Park.
Hongkong and Kowly Wet and Godown Co. Ltd., whones and or from the wharis, delivery zany be obtained.
Goods not eloured by the 1st Dec, ut Gr will is subject to sub.
All broken, ehed, and damaged packages are to be left in the Godowns, where they
will bo uxamined on THURSDAY, 1st Dec., út 10%.m. Claims against the Stainer must be presents within 10 days of arrival otherwise they will not be rowgnized.
No Fire Insurame will y ffected by us in why as whatever.
Bills of Lading vill bo countersigned by
JARDINE, HATIFESON & Co., L.
Agents
Hongkong. 25th November, 1910,
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
THE P. & G. & N. Co.'n Steamer
"ASSAYE"
[7318
PROM BOMBAY, COLOMBO AND STRAITS.
BANKING AND CURRENCY REFORM.
INTIMATIONS
NOTICE TO THOSE INTERESTED IN
CIVIL ENGINEERING WORK.
THE FOLLOWING SURPLUS MATERIAL FROM CONSTRUCTIONAL
WORK AT THE
TAIKOO DOCK, HONGKONG
18 NOW
Portable Locomotive Boilers and Engines, Marino Boilers Completo. Vertical Steam Engine, Rope Drive.
Plenty Engine and Dynamo. Tertian Fead Donkey.
FOR
SALE.
12" Expansion Joints for Centrifugal Pump.
o. i. Foot Valves for Centrifugal Pumps 9" and
12" Diameter. Rocker Pump Engine. Steam Winch.
Motor Driven Wineh with Controller. Large Pile Driving Stowm Hammers.
Portable Blene Breaker and Auto Servening Steam Tile Driting Winch.
and Loading Machine,
Winch for Pile Driving Stone
Crushers. mert Mirr.: Palsoneter Purips. Paplex Steam Pumps. Dupler Fool Pump.
Double Acting Puing, single Cylinder. Ballast P
Pump.
Pring. Pang 3-Threw Rum Pump Single
Contrifugal Pump with Engine. Single Centrifugal Pump with Pulleys and
Shafting
Double Centrifugal Pamp with Pulleys and
Shafting
Centrifugal Pump with Pulleys.
Small Pile Driving Steam HammoES, Two ton Band Cranes,
Tip Waggons and a Number of Carriage for
Same
Icm Skip Buckets,
a. a Tyred Wheels without Axles.
C: Tyrest Whood- with Axles,
C. M.
WI
heels,and Axles without Tyros. 14. Rails with Iren Ties.
40th Rails.
Flanged Steel Piping. Railway Sleeper.
Hanlwood Core Bar.
3 Bourding-
Six Shrave Blocks,
| 12'el, Right Angle Boad,
Enquiries and offers should be addressed to the nudursigand, she will bo pleased to supply farther particulars if necessary.
Hongkong, 3rd October, 1910.
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
HONGKONG, CHINA AND JAPAN,
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CROSSLEY BROTHERS, LTD.
OPENSHAW, MANCHESTER..
MASERS OF:
GAS & OIL ENGINES,
MARINE EN INES MOTORS & MOTOR
CALLS,
GAS PLANTS
AND
FOR POWER
HEATING
PURPOSES, TO
WORK WITH ALJ, KINES OF FUEL.
SUCTION
AND
PRESSURE SYSTEMS.
AMMONIA RECOVERY
PLANTS, &c.
{HAVE ALREADY MANUFACTURED CLOSE UPON 70,000 ENGINES.
SEVERAL OF THESE ENGINES CAN BE SEEN NOW AT
WORK IN THE COLONY.
PORTLAND & ASIATIC S.S. CO.
OPERATING IN CONNECTION WITH THE
OREGON RAILROAD & NAVIGATION CO..
Fo.: PORTLAND, VIA MOJI, KOBE YOKOHAMA & SAN FRANCISCO
(WITH LIBERTY ro Cau ar HoyoULE AND SAN FRANCISCO.} STEAMSHIP
To SAIL
Toss,
CAPTAIN
Through Bill of Lading issued to Pacific Coast Points nul, all Eastern Canadian and United States Points. For through rates of Freight al further information, comunita with or apply to
FRED J. HALTON,
AGENT
King's Building Opposite Blako Pier).
PENINSULAR
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ORIENTAL
STEAM NAVIGATION CO.
HOMEWARD
PASSENGER SEASON
PROPOSED SAILINGS OF MAIL STEAMERS
FOR
1911.
MARSEILLES AND LONDON.
TAKING PASSENGERS ALSO FON-
COLOMBO, INDIA, AUSTRALASIA, EGYPT, BRINDISI, &c. THROUGH TICKETS ISSUED TO BOSTON AND NEW YORK.
STEAMERS
to
Leave
HoSURON
COLOMBO
Connecting Steamersy Due
from CoBO to MARSEILLES & LONDON; Zdays earlier) 1 day later)
Dae MARSEILLES PLYMOTH (Brindisi (London
Steamer
*DELHI ARCADIA ASSAYE
Tons P. SATERDAY
1000
February 7000 February 18 7500 March
Steatur
Tom
SATURDAY
FRIDAY
MANTHA 11000 F
March 6
March10
MAGWA.....11000
March 18
March 24
MACEDON TA-10500
April 1
April 7
March
J (Through Steamer
10
enlling af OM BAY)]
April 15
April 21
MOLDAVIA... 10000 MONGOSIA...10000 MOREA:11000
April 20
May
May 13
May 19
Any 07
June 2
300LTAN IDOS.
Jurus 10
Jane 16
MARMORA.. 10500
DEVANHA DELIII ASSAYE
DELTA
$000 April
£000
April
7500 Aprit
BOJO Mar
285- 252
Passengers change Steamers at COLOMBO, sad ils for BUNDISI trasfer also to the Express. Mail Stesiner at EVORT SAID. Accommodation hi the contireling Stener from COLOMBO is definitely reserved in
Hongkong or at the time of Benking.
FARES TO LONDON (Including Surtas):
1ST SALOON 7LIO SINGLE. £106.14 RETURN. 2xp
IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE MAIL STEAMERS
INTERME DATTH NON-TRANSHIPMENT STEAMERS W LEAVE FOR
LONDON
CARRYING SALOON PASSENGERS AT REDUCED RATES.
PROPOSED SAILINGS:
STWA MITA
• BUNDA
* NUBIA
• STRIA NORE.
* PALAWAN
• BORNEO
• SICILIA
CHINA:
* SUMATRA
• NILE
Is money crisis imminent was the subjeet discussed at a rocnt' meeting of the Banking and Currency Reform Laano held at the New Reform Clab, Adaphi torrsos, Strand, Mr
Joseph Fels
Mr. Arthur Kitson presiding. romarket that it was
That OF COU reial people did ust see how our presat eur;
Gazing reney system checked enterprise and handicapped as in the struggle for maintaining. cial suprecancy. We hand to post eating bank rate of any commercial nation on earth, and the mumhors of the mercantile comma- nity were ponalised in order that we might retain frus gold markot and furnish accommodation to our rivals, An adeguato NORD DEUTSCHER LLOYD. BREMEN
gold referve Was แฟ much
1
our wumBT-
part of
the sims of war the prosent line as Dreadnghts and Maxim gas, and a nation that would ulertuko 26 wr without being financially prepared would simply court ruin and diastor. "What should be done without sy farther delay was 10
for the Government to ^][>GTut Consigneos of Cargo by the above-naned nomber of various true and profissions, to Royal Commission, cousisting of vessel are hereby informed that their goods are bing landed and placed AT THEIR BISK in the report on the whole banking situation. Such a Cormaision instead of being controlled by the and Kowloon Wurf and Godownbankers should be controled, if at all, by the Hongkong Company's Godowns at Kowloon, where each Consignment will be sorted out Mark by Mark representatives of the various commereid bodies those who had to pay for banking accomoda- tion and who had to suffer when" crise arose. The reason that we had made no progress in this department during the past fifty years was that questions of finance ftad always been loft in the hands of those whow interests it was to maintain present conditions,
and delivery can be obtained as are Janted.
This vessel brings du Cargo:—
the Cowls
From London &o,, er sa. " Morea,” From Australia ez s.s, "Malva." From Persian Gulf, ex B. L. S. N. and
B. & P. 8. N. Co.'s Steamers. Optional Goods will be landed here unless instructions are given to the contrary within 6 hours.
Goods not cleared by the 1st Den, at 4 pat, will be subject to sint,”
No Fire Insurmees will be affected by me in any case whatewr.
Damaged packages must be left in the Go. downs for exumiution by the Consignes's and the Company's representatives at an appointed hour. All claims sanst be presented, within lon days of the steamer's arrival hero, after which
A FASHION NOTE,
TEN HOBBLE TO ONE "DIVIDEU" WHIDE.
"Oh, my dear!
The forly dowager in the stalls of the Shaftesbury Theatre last night lower her targets and spoke to her neighbour, obviously her daughter, in the voice of one who has had a severe shock,
The young girl had roarse to her opera-
Snobody walked across the the
Oh! inother
I'm certain Horbert will never let me wear it or is it 'them" P
in
date they cannot be recognised. No claims will glendid racecourse score if the " Aradians."
bo admitted after the goods hare left the Godowns.
E. A HEWETT,
Superintendent. Hongkong, 25th November, 1910
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
THE P. & O. & N. Co.'s Steamer
"CEYLON,"
[
FROM ANTWERP, LONDON. MALTA, PORT SAID. BUEZ AND STRAITS. Consignees of Cargo by the above-named vessel are hereby informed that their goods are Iwing landed and placed AT THEIR INK is the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company's
Godoras at Kowloon, where meh Consignment will be sorted out Mark by inrk and delivery can be obtained as soon as the Goods are landed.
Optional Goods will be kinded hore nulosa instructions are given to the contrary within
6 hours.
Goods not cleared by the 4th Dec., at 4 px, will be subject to rent.
They word discussing the now dividel, skirt
which is one of the newest of the new dresses which have been given to the " Aradians
550 birthday present.
The divided skirt is sunothing to see and gasp at. It is the other extreme to the "hob- ble." Legs are no longer imprisoned in a single eylinder of silk that only tiny stape cau be taken. Any womure can run for a thin in a divided skirt. There was only one on the stage last night, but it creatul more sensationtban all the other beautiful frocks put together. It was worn by a very tail braustfé,
The colour was bright rose-pink, faced with gray ilk tapestry, and when the wearer was in reposell was well.
But she walked across the stage. That was what unde the elderly dowager say, "Oh, my .". The skirt became a skirt no longor, it camo, a pair of well, perhapa it would be bottento say thatit resembled the loose. fitting nether garments worn by Turkish
women,
No Fire Insurance will be effected by me in the divided skirt the walk must be a long stride, If the wearer desires to got the full affect of any case whatever
Damaged packages must be left in the equalton hobbles at least. Godowns for examination by the Consignes's
There was the dress of mandarin blue satin, and the Company's representative at anveiled with the tunic of beaded nat, and the appointed hour. All Claims must be presented dress of pale maave satin with blue mere caffe, within ten days of the steamer's arrival here, but the women in the theatre had eyes only for after which date they cannot be recognised. the breuette in bright rose-pink cloth. Every No Claims will be admitted after the Goods time she walked the stages perceptibloquiver of have left the Godowns.
mingled jog and fear went through the theatro. E. A. HEWETT, But, the young lady remarked, are we to
call the divided skirt "it" or Superintendent.
"them"?. London Express. Hongkong. 184 November, 1910.
AGENTS FOR HONGKONG &
SOUTH
YORK BUILDINGS.
W. R. LOXLEY & CO.,
IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL
NAPLES,
FOR
GENOA.
LINES.
ALGIERS, GIBRALTAR, SOUTHAMPTON,{ ANTWERP & HAMBURG SHANGHAI, NAGASAKI, KOBE
& YOKOHAMA MANILA, YAP, ANGAUR, NEW-)
GUINEA, BRISBANE, SYDNEY & MELBOURNE
-KOBE
KUDAT
& YOKOHAMA........
SANDAKAN...
STEAMELS
"LUT20W »
Capt. B. WILHELMI
FRINZ LUDWIG," 13,300
Capt. F. v. BINZER
"PRINZ SIGISMUND," Caph D. LENZ
1003
£49.8
£72.12
Leave BosGHONG
Duo
LONDON
Tonnage
about
about
4700
January
245
March
5900
Fobrasry
Murch
6050
March
April
6700
Murch
22
Miy
April 4600 April
May
14
6700
May
3 Juno
4600
May
31
July
6700
14
July
These Steamers call ale at SINGAPORE, PENANG, COLOMBO, and at MARSEILLES FARES TO LONDON (Including Surtax):
1ST SALOON £55.0 SINGLE, £92.10 RETURN. 2ND
£3-10
Carry 1st.ani 2nd Saloon Passengers,
For further Particulars, apply to
10021
£57.4
E. A. HEWETT,
SUPERINTENDENT.
U. S. MAIL LINES.
PACIFIC
SEMI-TROPICAL ROUTE.
Only is taking the worm 80UTHERN ROUTE seross the PACIFIC VIA HONOLULU, QAUIU, the most Fortilo and Beautiful Island of the PACIFIC,
..
TÓNS
TO BAIL
S.S. CO.
17,300
...}
"COBLENZ."
6,000
6,750
(Wed'day, 30th
Nov., at NOON.
Aboat 150th November.
Saturday, 3rd
Daylight
ΤΟΥΟ
KISEN
KAISHA.
£
Capt. If RECHNER "BORNCO
About 13th December.
5,050
Capt. F. SEMBIL
{Middle of Dec.
New
STEAMERS.
Toxs
• MONGOLIA.....
+ TENYO MARU
27,00% 21,000
For further Particulars, apply to
* KOREA
18,000
* NIPPON MARU
...11,000
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD,
MELCHERS & Co., GENERAL AGENTS HONGKONG & CHINA.
* SIBERIA
18050
• MANCHURIA
27.000
+ CHIYO MARU
.21,000
Hongkong, 23rd November, 1910.
CHINA
Twin ScreWF,
PASSENGER SEASON 1911.
All the Steamers of the European Line are filted with Wireless Telegraphic. System of Telefunken.
IN
25 DAYS TO ITALY
BY THE
MAGNIFICENT N.D.L. LINERS:
"PRINZESS ALICE"- Capt. F. GnosCH.
"LUETZOW"
Capt. B. WILHELMT
"KLEIST"
Capt. 0. PANXE.
DISPLACEMENT, -
ON MARCH 22ND..
20,300
17,300
- ON APRIL - 5TH.
17,000
ON APRIL 19TH.
CALLING AT NAPLES, GENOA, ALGIERS, GIBRALTAR AND SOUTHAMPTON TO LAND PASSENGERS.
6s Tulographic. Now
All the Steamers of the European Line are fitted with Wi System of Talesunken,
"Early booking recommended,
For Particulare, syply to
Hongkong, 10th November, 1910.
PROPOSED SAILING FROM HONGKONG.
ور
SUBJECT TO ALTERATION)
SATURDAY, SATURDAY, SATURDAY, SATURDAY,
SATURDAY.
SATURDAY.
SATURDAY,
+ Triple Screw Sanier.
All Steamers are Equipped with Wireless Telegraphy.
SAILING DAT: 9.
3rd Dec., at 1 F.. 10th Dec., at 1 pk. 17th Dec., at 1. P.M 31st Doc., nt 1 . 7th J., at 1 rx. 21st Jan, at 1. P. 28th Jan., at 1 F... Vin Maulla.
THE PM. S.8. "MONGOLIA" will be despatched for, SAN FRANCISCO TNAGASAKI, KOBE, YOKKAICHI TOKOHAMA and HONOLULU,
SATURDAY, 3rd December, at 1 P.M.
FARES: HONGKONG TO LONDON £71 10s. Od. RETURN, SIX MONTUS, £120; 24 MONTHS, C125; INCLUDING BERTH AND MEALS ACROSS AMERICA.
SPECIAL RATES (First Class Only! Granted upon Application.
To European Points: Officials of any Europeai Naval, Military, Diplonnay, Consular and/or Civil Services located in Asia, to Europeni Officials in the Services of the Governments of China and Japan. To Unite. States Points, Commissioned Officers of the United States Army, Navy, US. PH. & M.H. Services, UL.S. Consul Generals, Consuls and Vice-Consale stationed at Ports of Call To United States and Canalian Points: Members of the Naval, Military, Diplomatic and Consular Officials of the Governments of China and Japan. Thes Special Rates apply when travelling at their own expouse and to their families. To all points:
Missionaries and their families.
INTERMEDIATE SERVICE:
CHINA... 10,200 Tons......SATURDAY, 14th Jan., at 1 P.X. ASIA..... 9,500 Tons......SATURDAY, 4th Feb.,. at 1 P.X.
THE 8.8. CHINA" will are for SAN FRANCISCO VIA SIFANGHAL NAGASAKI KOBE, YOKOHAMA AND HONOLULU, on SATURDAY, 14th January, at 1 F.. On the Fine MAIL Stearners, ASIA and CHINA, FIRST CLASS. *SALOON SERVICE in furnished at Intermediate Rates.
רי
GENZEAL AGENTS.
MELCHERS & Co.,
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FARES, HONGKONG TO LONDON via Canadian Atlantic Peris, £43.
via New York HONGKONG TO DAN FRANCISCO Through Bills of Lading issued to Japan, North, Central and South American Ports. For further information as to Passage and Freight apply to the Agency of the Companies, KING'S BUILDING (9pposite Blake Piur).
FRED J. HALTON, AGENT.
£45.
17
15
£25.
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