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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

SITUATION WANTED.

OUNG MAN due to arrive Hongkong P.&O. S.S. Nile about 5th September, desires situation, General Offee Experience, Steady, Accurate and Reliable. GoodReferences.

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FOR BHANGULAT

THEPOS. N.CO.× Steamship,

"ARCADIA."

Captain S. Barchem, will leave for Singhai TO-MORROW, the 14th Inst., at 10 A.1.

For Freight or Passage, apply fo

E. A. HÉWETT,

No

PUBLIC COMPANIES

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19TH, 1913.

HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANK- ING CORPORATION,

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the ORDINARY HALF-YEALLY MEETING of the SHAREHOLDERS in this Corporation will be helt at the CITY HAL Hongkong, on SATURDAY, the 10th day of AUGUST, 1915, at Noox, for the purpose of receiving the Raport of the Court of Directors together with a Statement of Accounts to 30th Jane, 1913

The REGISTER of SHARES of the Corporation will be CLOSED from MONDAY, the 4th August, to SATURDAY, the 16th

INTIMATIONS

LANE,

CRAWFORD & Co.

TELEFIONE 97.

COOL AS A SEA BREEZE

Angust, 1913 (both days inclusive), during COOL

which period no transfer of Shares can be registered..

By Order of the Court of Directors,

N. J. STABB,

Chief Manager. 1913.

Hongkong, 31st July,

[02%

HONGKONG ICE COMPANY, LTD.

NOTICE.

Tants les of Association the Genorul

113)

FN accordanes with the Provisions of No. 104

Managers have. This Day. Declared INTERIM DIVIDEND for the Half-Your anded 30th June, 1913, of TWO DOLLARS PER SHARE.

DIVIDEND WARRANTS may be obtained on application at the Olen of the Company on and after MONDAY, the 18th int.

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 11th inst to the 16th just., both days inclusive.

Superintendent.

Hongkong, 13th August, 1913,

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JARDINE, MATHESON & €6, BM General Managers. Hongkong, 8th August, 1813.

59.

S.S. AUSTRALIEN,"

COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES-

MARITIMES.

NOTICE.

JONSIGNEES of Cargo from London 61 8.8. *Medoc" and "Normand" and from Invr

"Medios," in COR- nection with above Steamer are hereby informed that their goods with the exception e Opium, Trassure and Valuables are being landod and stored at their risks into the bazardous and or extra hazardona Godowns of the Hongkong Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Ltd., at Kowloru, whence delivery may be ebbaized immediately after landing

Optional Cargo will be forwarded on unless fatimation is reosived from the ConsigneAS before Noes To-par requesting it to be landed

here.

Bill of Lading will be countersigned by the Undersigned, Goods remaining nadaimed after 18th inet, at NOON will be subject to rent and lending charges.

All claims must be sent in to me on or before the 21st inst., or they will not be recognized.

All demago packages will be examined, on 18th inrt, at 10 AM.

No Fire Insurance has bean effooled,

S. C. de BT8STERBE,

Acting Agent.

Hongkong, 10th August, 1 13.

WANTED AT ONCE.

HORTHAND-TYPIST

(2

High Salary

ferd. Nobody but thoroughly competent.

perworte i vort apply-

P. O. Box No. 187, Hongkong, 11th Angust. 1961-

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THE HONGKONG AND CHINA GAS

"N

INTIMATIONS

WEIHAIWEI SCHOOL

ENGLISH SCHOOL in British A Territory favoured with a Magnificent Jinate. Preparation by Experienced and Qualified Teseliers for Entranco to Schools in England, or for Commercial Life in the East. New School-Hause by the sea. Hecreations - Sen Bathing, Boating, Cricket, Football, ete.

For terms apply to the Headmaster.

HERBERT L, BEER. 1.c.r, [1055

MASSAGE.

KILFUL,Sufety in the General or

Electric.

MISS MORITA,

Care of NOMURA HOTEL 15, 16 and 17, Connaught Road,

Opposite Blake Pior. Hongkong, 6th May, 1918.

[562

FOR SALE.

GOOD RETAIL

HONGKONG.

Easy terms of purchase. Apply in writing tóm

BUSINESS Owner

in

retiring.

GOLDRING & RUSS,

Solicitor Dea Vanx Road.. Hongkong, 29th July, 1913

1916

The NEW IDEA and the TRUE IDEA in Summer Underwear as exemplified by

LOOSE

FITTING.

B. V. D.

COAT CUT UNDERSHIRTS

AND

KNEE LENGTH DRAWERS, $2.50 AND $5.00 PRE

SUIT.

TAILORING DEPARTMENT.

NEW

GOODS

FOR THE PRESENT SEASON EXCLUSIVE DESIGNS

NOTICES OF FIRMS

UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF CANTON, LIMITED,

NOTICE. FROM This Date and during my temporary HAY will act as SECRETARY of the Society.

By Order of the Board

C. MONTAGUE EDE,

Secretary. Hongkong, 6th August, 1918. [950

CHINA TRADERS INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.

NOTICE.

FR

ROM This Dato and during my temporary absence from the Colony MR. C. H. P. HAY will act as SECRETARY of the Company,

By Order of the Board,

C. MONTAGUE EDE,

Secretary. Hongkong, 6th August, 1919. [951

NOTHING BETTER FOR THE

SEASON!

JUST RECEIVED.

TYLISH BATHING DRESSES aud.

CAPS.

FINEST VOILES, STRIPED, FLOWERS and FANCY, FINEST MUSLINS, PLAIN and DOTTED, EMBROIDERED MATERIALS, &c. &c.

You will find Our Range Incomparable for Quality, Style and Prices,

HOOSAIN-ALI & Co.,

ic, D'AQUILAR STREET. Hongkong, 20th June, 1913.

HONGKONG

BANKS

קילו

AND SHANGHAI

BANKING CORPORATION.

PAID-UP CAPITAL RESERVE FUNDI

STERLING

4000,000

£1,500,000 at 2/--$15,000,000

SILVER

$17,200,000

$32,200,000

BESERTA LIABILITY OF Pior'zons $15,000,000

Cover OP DIRECTORS.

8. H. DODWELL, Esq, Chairman, Hon. Mr. D. LANDSLE-Deputy Chairman. . Friesland, Esq. J. A. Plummer, Esq. C. S. Gubbay, Esq. W. I. Patterden, Esq,

H. A. Siebs, Es

T. H. Holyoak, Esq.

G. R. Laurens, Esq.

F. Lieb, Esq.

Hon. Mr. E, Shalim,

CIE MANAGER: Hongkong N. J. STADO.

'MANAGER!

Shanghai-A. G. STRIES.

LONDON BANKERS: LONDON COUNTY AND, WESTMINSTER BANK, LIMITED.

HONGKONG INTEREST ALLOWED. On Current Account at the rate of Twe per cont. por nunum on the Daily Balance

ON FIXED DEPOSITO...

For 9 months, 2 per cent. per Annum For 6 months, 3 per cent, per Annum For 12 mouths, 4 per cent par Annum

N. J. STABB,

Chief Manager. 118

Borgkong, 8th May, 1918

THE THE

MERCANTILE BANK INDIA, LIMITED.

Anthorised Capital Subsoribed 21

Paid-up

رو

BANGERS:

.£1,500,000

D, 125,000

Reserve Fund"

562,500 415,000

145

BANK OF ENGLAND,

PER PAIR.

FOR EUROPE AND AMERICA, INDIA, AUSTRALIA, &Q,

FIT AND STYLE GUARANTEED WHITE SERGE TROUSERS.

FROM

$9.50

BEST MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP.

PEEK

FREAN & CO.'S CELEBRATED BISCUITS.

CAN BE OBTAINED FROM-

WING ON Co.

SINCERE CON

KWONG HIP SHING,

KWONG WAH.

SUN Co.

CHEN KWONG, MY SAN.

and for

PRIVATE RESIDENTA AT THE OUTPORTS,

A Comprehensive and Complete Record

of the

NEWS OF THE FAR EAST

H

is given in the ONGKONG.

EEKLY

M. ALLISON.

KWONG FOOK CHEONG. EN SAN KWOK MAN,

AND OTHER LEADING

ASK FOR OUR SPECIAL NOVELTIES:

W

·PRESS,

with which is incorporated-

THE CHINA OVERLAND TR.DE RORT. Subscription, paid in advance,

$12 per aaoum. Postage

to any part of

the World.

PAT-A-CAKE.

SHORTCAKE.

TEDDY BEAR..

GROCERS.

LEMON PUFF CREAM. CLOTTED CREAM.

at

and

Lesbos Joist STOCK BANK, LIMITED. INTEREST allowed on Current Accounts

por cent. per annum on Daily Balaso And on Fixed Deposits at rates which may bo ascertained on application,

A. R. LINTON,

Manager

Hongkong, 14th July, 1913.

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THE BANK OF TAIWAN, LIMITED, (INCORPORATED BY SPECIAL IMPERIAL CHATTER).

Capital

Yen 10,000,000 Capital Subscribed (paid up)., Yen 6,250,000 Reserve Fund

Yen 2,620,000

BRANCHES AND AGENCIES:

HEAD OFFICE TAIFER, FORMOSA

Amoy

Taluno

Auping Canton

Tansui

Tokyo

Yokohama

Focchow

Swatow

Kobe

Nagasakt

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CO., LTD.

NOTICE.

Naad frois October 1st. 1913, the Price of GAS to the Pablic will be Reduced to

82.50 per 1,000 Cubic Fert.

- By Order of the Directors!

J. McCUBRIN..

Acting Local Secretary and

Resident Engi

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Hongkong, 4th August, 1918.

KULANGSU MUNICIPAL COUNCIL,

AMOY

PPLICATIONS are invited for the position of SECRETARY. સો INSPECTOR OF POLICE to the KULANGSU MUNICIPAL COUNG, AMOY.

Applicants should state their age, whether i Jarvie or single, and should give full particulars ou the subject of their previous experience. A Goot Working Knowledge of Accounts is desirable.

Copies only of testimonials need be sent in with the application.

The successful candidato, will Asume Office

on January. Int. 1914

He s'all perform all the duties of Secretary, and of Impostor of Police and he will have no European Assistant.”

The maximum salary to be paid to such

FOR THE SUMMER MONTHS SPECIALITIES

CORNED OX TONGUES.

CORNED BEEF,

CORNED PORK,

PRESSED BEEF.

GERMAN SAUSAGES,

These aren few of the delicacies offered for sale by THE

DAIRY FARM Co., LTD.

28

GRACA & CO. PENDER ST. (Hongkong Hotel Building),

Dealer in TOSTAGE STAMPS,

PICTORIAL

Secretary will be 250 (Amoy Currency) por POST CARDS, CIGARS, BOOKS,

month, with in the increase of $25 per month to a fiat maximiana of $100 per month. He will le provided with uniforin, light, fuel, and also quarters. The quartos will be in the Museipal Baikling, and vast be occupied by the 5 Secretary appointed.

Applications must ka entored -- Appointmunt of Secretary addressed to Tho Chairman, KULANGSE MUSICIPAL COUNCIL. ANDY," and should ruch Aroy not later than September 30th, 1913

By Order of the Comicil. Kulungen, Amoy, 24th July, 1913,

W

NOTICE...

1017

E have much phases in announcing to our Nusiorous Patrons and Customers that we have Opened & NEW SILK STORE in the most up-to-date Style out Fashion at the Large and Commodicna Premises No. 39 and QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL y occupied by Mesars. H. Buttonjee & Sou, where we are displaying an eatively new. Handsong and Gurgeons Stock of SILK GOODS and JEWELLERY WARE of all Descriptions in a Variety of Now, Elegant and Attractive Designs and Patterns,

The Stock Indlader a Choice Selection of Turkish, Persian and Indian SILK CARPETS and WOOLLEN RUGS in Chaste and Elegant Patternis.

Prices Bially Reduced for Somrher.

Cheapest Store in the Colony,"

An Early Visit Earnestly Solicited."

D CHELLARAM

Hongkong, 25th July, 1913,

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TOYS, &c.

FRESH

Just Received SUPPLY OF VEGETABLE SEEDS.

ON SALE

АТ ТЕБ

HONGKONG DAILY

OFFICE.

1842

Other well-known Birouits such as Maric, Pettit Beurre, Milk. Nier. Osborne, etc., are also made by as and Sold at Prices which Compare Favourably with any other Maker's.

REPRESENTATIVES FOR SOUTH CHINA:

MACEWEN, FRICKEL & Co..

1st May, 1913

HONGKONG AND CANTON..

TO LET

TO LET

(From 1st July, 1913)

TO: 2, MOUNTAIN VIEW, THE PEAN

No

Apply

LINSTEAD & DAVIS, Hongkong, 104h Tàu 1973

• R

TO LET.

[780-

66 DANFURLY," No. 11, Cendait Road.

GODOWNS, 94, Wanchai Road, 102, Praya

Apply

Enst

THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST. MENT AND AGENCY Co., Tɔrm. Hongkong, 8th August, 1913.

TO LET.

[392-2

TO LET

TO LET

NE GODOWN, Diddell Street. HARTING, Austin Road, Kowloon. Immaliste possesKİON.

"CRAIG RYRIE, No.

4, The Peak, 8 ROOMS Tennis and Croquet Lawns; Fino Situation,

No.

MERION, No 10, PEAK, Furnished or Unfurnished. 6 ROOMS Cheap rental. To Let or For Sale. GLENSHIEL 124, Barker Road, Peak, 5 ROOMS:

For Sale LADBROOKE," No. 9. Con- init Road, Tine View of Harbour. 8 Rooms, 1-3 Bathroonas, Girion and Tennis Court.

Accommodation for 30 Servants.

For Sale HARTING and ROGATE on part of Kowloon Inland Lot No. 1154.

Apply to-LINSTEAD & DAVIS,

ard Floor, Alexandra Buildings Hongkong, 2nd August, 1913.

(65

CHILDREN

ODERN THREE-ROOMED FLATS

Monvenience. Humphreys Buildings, Cornwall Avenue, Kowloon.

Terrace, PRESS

NEW AND UP-TO-DATE PLANS OF THE SI-KIANG

WEST RIVER.

PRICE ONE DOLLAR

Giving all the Important Towns en route from CANTON to WUCHOW. Hongkong, 5th April, 1913.

No. MINDEN VILLAS, Mody Road, Kowloon, Five Rooms, Tennis Court.

·FOUR-ROOMED HOUSES in Cameron Granville Aveano and Salisbury

Cheap rentals, SHOP with GODOWN aliuched. Nation Road, Kowloosa

Apply to

OF FAR CATHAY.

A BOOJAŽ AND FOLITICAL NOVEL OF

ABSORBING INTEREST,

By CHAS. J. HALCOMBE, Formerly of the Imperial Chinese Customs Service, Author of "The Mystis- Flowery Land," eto.

HUMPHREYS ESTATE & FINANCE Pages, and includes a Sketch Plan THE VOLUME, which consists or 461

Co., LTD., Alexandra Buildings. Hongkong, 12th August, 1913:

S

TO LET.

HOP. No. 12, Queen's Road Central.

No. 9, MOUNTAIN VIEW, PEAR." No. 5. STEWART TERRACE, PEAK,

Apply to

M. J. D. STEPHENS

[722

Hongkong, 17th July, 1913,

of historical interest showing the disposi tion of the Fortos at the battle of Kwailio, is dedicated to Bir ROBERT HART G.C.M.G., and Dr. A. RENNIE.

Its description of Chinese Social Customs and Superstitions, combined with the insight it gives into political onditions in China, makes “CHILDREN ép FAR OSTHAT" an excellent volume for presentation to friends at Home.

PRICE

$3.50

To bo obtained from Mesars. Kay & WALSH LTD Mesirs. BREWEE & Co., or trom the Frinters and Publishers, the

HONGKONG DAILY PRESS.Office.

BANKS

THE CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA

AUSTRALIA AND CHINA.

INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER, 1853. HEAD OFFICE-LONDON,

PAID UP CAPITAL

RESERVE FUND

RESERVE LIABILITY OF PROPRIE

TO18

Osaka

Slunghes

HONGKONG OFFICE,

B, DES YEUX ROAD,

Interest allowed on Current Accounts Deposits received on terras which may be had en application.

K. TSUDZURADARA, Manager. Hongkong, 1st May, 1913,

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NTERNATIONAL BANKIN

CORPORATION

HEAD OFFICE: 60, Wall Street, New Yor LONDON OPPICE: 26, Bishopsgate, E.C.

£1,200,000 .....£1,700,000

BRANCHES :--

.21,200,000

Bombay

Kobe

Calcutta

Manila

FOREIGN

EXCHANGE and General

Canton

Mexicu

Banking business transacted.

Cebu

Panaida

CURRENT

ACCOUNTS opened FIXED DEPOSITS received for 1 year or shorter periods at rates which will be quoted on application.

A. S. HEWETT,

Acting Manager. Hongkong, the April, 1913,

And

Colon

Peking

San Francisco.

Shanghai

EDERLANDSCH-INDIS H

HANDELSBANE

(NETHERLANDS INDIA COMMERCIAL BANK)

ESTABLISHED 1969.

Authorised Capital F1, 30,000,000 (£2,500,000) Paid-up Capital. FI 17,407,000 (£1,450,583) Reserve Fund. FI. 6.518,000 (£648,166)

HEAD OFFICE: AMSTERDAM. HRAD AGENCY: BATAVIA.

LONDON BANKER

THE WILLIAMS DEACONS BANK. SWISS BANKVEREIN. BRANCHES AND AGENTS ALL OVER THE WORLD.

THE BANK transnets arery description of Banking and Exchange Business, receives per cent, per annum on Daily Balances. money on "Current Account at the rate of

Rates on Fixed Deposit can be ascertained on application. Th

VARMET Matager, No. 8 Des Voeux Road Central Hongkong 13th August, $1913. [a

HONGKONG SAVINGS BANK.

ducted by the HONGKONG AND IHE Business of the above Bank is con- SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Rides may be obtained on application.

INTEREST on deposits it allowed on the Minimum Monthly Balancos at 31 per cent. PO ZADUM,

balances of $100 or more to the HONGKONG Depositors may transfor at their option AND SILANGHAI Bans to be placed on FIXED DEPOSIT at 4 per cent. per annum.

For the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION,

N. J. STABB

Hongkong, 1st July, 1911.

Chief Manager.

(19.

Empire

Hongkong

Hankow

CAPITAL AND SURPLUS

Хокодата

$7,000,000 equal £1,450,000 EVERY DESCRIPTION OF BANKING

BUSINESS transacted. CURRENT ACCOUNTS opened on the usual

terms, I

DEPOSITS RECEIVED, fxed for one year

at 4 per cent. per annum or for shortor periods, at rates which may be ascertained on application. BILLS NEGOTIATED and COLLECTED, MAIL and TELEGRAPHIC REMIT LETTERS OF CREDIT and DRAFTS

TANCES made:

granted on all the principal cities in the World: THE BANK'S CIROULAL LETTERS OF CREDIT are available all over the World: COMMERCIAL LETTERS OF CREDIT

PURCHASE and SALE of Stocks and

Sharea effected.- TRAVELLERS CHECKS sold and cashed.

GEORGE HOGQ, Manager.

9, Queen's Road,

Hongkong, 2nd November, 1912.- [220

THE.

KOKOHAMA

SPECIE

BANK

Yon 48,000,000 Yen 30,000,000 Yen 18,200,000

AUTHORISED CAPITAL. PAID-UP CAPITAL RESERVE FUND

HEAD OFFICE YOKOHAMA. Branches and Agencies at Antung-Hsin Liao-Yang Ryojun Calenita

(Port Arthur) Bombay

London San Francisc Changchun Los Angeles Shanghai

Icons Tichling

Dairen (Dalny

Fongtion(Makden Nagasaki Tientsi Haukow

Newchrang Tolcy

Harbin Honolulu

Kobe

New York Osaka

Peling

INTERÉST ALLOWED ON CURRENT AccouSTO. Deposita received for fred periods at rater. to be obtained on application.

EISHI ONO,

Manager

Hongkong, 31st March, 1913,