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Telephone No. 12.
Codes A.B.C. 5th Ed, Lieber's. Telegraphic Address: Paz".
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
FIRE INSURANCE ASSOCIATION
OF HONGKONG.
BANK HOLIDAY.
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10TH, 1914.
THE HONGKONG WEEKLY PRESS & TINGTON VEERADE REFIE
is now ready and contains:.
Far Eastern News, Leading Articles:--
Japan and Emigration.
Conservancy Needs in Chian..
The Duty of the Citizen. Climatic Dangers
Tha War and Trade.
The German Far Eastern Squadron.
Trading with the Enemy.
Confucianism in China,
Random Reflections.
Hongkong,
The Magistracy.
A Bank Accountant's Alleged' Embezzlement.
Hongkong Finance.
The Rice Crop in Japan.
New Vessels for the N.Y.K.
The Kraugsi and Annam Frontiers.
Hongkong Legislative Council.
Preventing Trade with the Enemy. Jay Amendment Ordur, Sanitary Board.
The Law and an Alien Enemy. Another 'Alien Enemy Sued. British Cargo on Enemy Ships.
MONDAY, Utober 1914. bojan a Winter Garments for the Soldiers.
BANK HOLIDAY, A FIRE INSUR-Prince of Wales' Fund. ANCE OFFICES will be CLOSED for the Flood Relief Fund. Transaction of Public Business,
- By Order,
E. A.-M. WILLIAMS, Acting Secretary.
Hongkong, 10th October, 1914
11233
MARINE INSURANCE ASSOCIATION OF HONGKONG,
BANK HOLIDAY.
ONDAY, 12th October, 1914. being INSURANCE OFFICES W be CLOSED for the Transaction of Public Business,
By Order,
E. A. M. WILLIAMS, Acting Secretary. · Heaghong, 10th October, 1914.
0.
R.
GOVERNMENT BILLS, ETC.
1234
ENDERS for SPECIE and MEXICAN
T DOLLARS, current in this Colony, for Telegraphie Transfer on the Jards Commis sioners of H13 MAJESTY'S TREASURY, London, up to and for the sum of £50,000, will be CHEST received by the TREASURY OFFICER, ARMY PAY DEPARTMENT, antil 11 AM. TO-DAY (SATURDAY), the 10th October, 1914.
The Tenders to state the total amount in Poards Starling). No Telegraphic Transfer will be made for less than £ivä
The Tenders to be in duplicate, and in sealed cover, idrossed to the TREASURY CHEST OFFICER, ARMY PAY DEPARTMENT, and endorsed "TENDERS FOR GOVERN- MENT BILLS: etc.'
The right to accept or reject any or all of the Tenders is reserved.
Copies of Feruos of Tender can be had on application.
any such
Tonder
are hereby Persons Tendering for (Bills) are notified that having regaril to the provisions of the Acts 22 George III. Cap. 4 and 41 Gourge III. Cap. 59 the acceptance of is subject to the express condition that no Member of the British House of Commons shall be admittel to any share or part in or to any benefit to arise from the Contract thereby made for the allotment of such (Bills).
"The provisions in question do not apply to Contracts entered into by an Incorporated Trading Company in its corporate capacity and unde for the general benefit of the Company."
J. O'HARA, Colonel, A.P.D., Treasury Chest Officer.
His Majesty's Treasury Office,
Hongkong, 9th October, 1914.
C.
R.
PUBLIO AUCTION.
11235
ARTICULARS and CONDITIONS of the letting by Public Auction Bale, to be held on TUESDAY, the 18th day of October, 1914, at 3 P.M., at the Ofoes of the PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, by Order of HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR, of Oạ Lot of CROWN LAND at Ship Street, in the Colony of Hongkong, for a term of 75 years, with the option of renewal at CROWN RENTS to be fixed by the Surveyor of HIS MAJESTY THE KING, for one further term of 75 years.
No. of sale.
PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.
Registry No.
Joining Inland Lot
Locality.
Boostery
Mercurius Approximate)
XE
3.W.
NW.
***Contents***
Tag by
Anuus Rent,
Upset Price.
7-871 55,000 $4
750
Hongkong, 9th October, 1914.
[1296
THE "INDRA" LINE, LIMITED.
FOR NEW YORK VIA SUEZ CANAL (With Liberty to Call at Malabar Coast,)
THE Steamship
"SAINT FILLANS,"
Hongkong Tramway Co., Ltd.
Royat Hongkong Golf Club, Fan Ling. Hongkong Gymkhana Club. "Tai On" Pirates Excented. Hongkong St. Andrew's Society,
Organ Recital at St. John's Cathedral. Affair in a Chinese Eating-house. Fire Bont Exhibition.
The Chinese Minister to London. Alleged Assault on an Indian Constable. Sequel to Theft from the Hospital Quarters. Appointments.
Deuthur W. G. Moore.
Engineer Authors.
Big Seizure of Opium..
The Tungshing" in a Typhoon,
A. Banishee Sent to Prison.
Canton Notes.
Health of Hongkong.
Notes from Peking.
British Trade with the Far East.
Special Police Reserve Ordinance 1914. The Wreck of the "Benglos." Tronoh Mines.
Shanghai Boy's Experiences. Pulp Manufacture in the Philippines. Dil-Fuel for Ships. Manila and the Export of Conl. Across Siberia on Eve of War. Wanted, Position as Watchman. New Route to England Forestry in China. An Impudent Fraud. Rubber Companies. Resenes in a Typhoon. Attempt to Bomb a Train. Roligions Worship. Company Meeting
The United Asbestos Oriental Agency,
Jad.
Hongkong Hotel Co., Ltd.
Company Report --
The Dairy Farm Co., Ltd.
Correspondence:-
The M.M." Paul Leent."
INTIMATIONS
LANE
CRAWFORD &Co.
SPECIAL
NOTICE.
WE HAVE DECIDED TO ENTIBELY CLOSE OUE
TAILORING
AND
THEREFORE
INTEND
OFFERING
SUITINGS AT IMMENSE REDUCTIONS
DEPT.
BANKS
THE CHARTELED BANK OF INDIA,
AUSTRALIA AND CHINA.
·ÎNCORFORATED BY Royal Chantes, 1858.
Ha OrFICE-LONDON.
Paid-up Capital...
Reserve Fund ...
£1,200,000
£1,800,000
Boserre Ldability of Proprietors £1.200,000.
ACCOUNTS opened
and
BANKS
*ONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION
Paid-up Capital
Reserve Funde
401
$15,000,000
Sterling
£1,500,000 ■$.2/- ---$15,000,000 Silver...
614
... $18,000,000
$23,000,000
FOREIGN EXCHANGE and General Reserva Liability of Proprietors $15,000,000. Banking business transacted.
CURRENT FIXED DEPOSITS received for 1 year or shorter perioda at rates which will be quoted on application.`
Wx. DICKSON,
Manager.
₤1484
Hongkong, 8th Juna, 1914.
HE BANK OF TAIWAN, LIMITED. (INDORPORATED MY SYRCIAL IMPERIAL CHARTER).
T
OF
Capital Subscribed...
Отв STOCK
FOR CASH ONLY.
ORDERS WILL RECEIVE THE PERSONAL ATTENTION OF OUR CUTTER, AND WILL BE TAKEN IN STRICT ROTATION--. OR IF PREFERRED, MATERIAL ONLY CAN BE PURCHASED.
White Serge Trousers
PRICES:
Grey or Blue Flannel Jackets and Trousers (unlined).
12
Buits
Thin Cashmere and Tweed Lounge Suits
Blue Serge
Medium Weight Cheviot
33
*
Scotch Tweed and Homespun,,
Blue Serge
Dress Suits, Silk Fronts and Lined Silk...
Striped Cashmere Trousers
White Dress Vests
Capital Paid-up
Reserve Funds ...
+47
Yen 10,000,000
罚
8,750,000
***
9,780,000
Hua Orion: Tarren, FoxmonA.
San Francisco Ete HONGKONG OFFICE, 5. Die Vocox Road,
BRANCHES AND AGESOLES,
Amoy
Kinkiang
Shanghai
Batavis Kabe
Singapore
Bombay
London
Bwalow
Caloutta
Manila
Taicha
Canton
Moji
Tainan
Dairen
Nagasaki
per pair ...$ 6.75
Fooshow
Newchwang
Takow Tameni
Hongkong New York"
Tokyo
Omks
Yokohama
22.00
Keelung
26.00
15
27.00
27.00
(linod) 29.00
....33.00 33.00
$50.00 to 60,00 11.00 per pair
6.00
LANE, CRAWFORD &
PUBLIC COMPANIES
THE DAIRY FARM CO., LIMITED. NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS,
ORDINARY EIGHTEENTH HE
EARLY MEETING of the SHARE- HOLDERS in the above Company will be held Compradore Fived for Charging Excessive at the Company's Town Office, 2, Lower Albert
Garments for the Troops...
Prices." Supreme Court. Hotel Shooting Affray. Policeman's. Packet Picked. Hongkong Water Supply. Enlistment in the British Army. China's Financial Problems.. War News,
European Sesmen Charged with Desertion. China's Neutrality.
Japan and the Panama Exposition. Commercial. Shipping.
Extra Copies 30 cents each, Cash.
Road, Hongkong, TO-DAY SATUR DAY), the 10th October, 1914, at 12:18 P., for the purpose of presenting the Report of t Directors and Statement of Accounts to $1st July, 1914.
TO LET
TO LET.
From 1st September, 1914.
Interest allowed on Current Acounts. Deposits received on terms which may be had on application.
K. TEUDZURABARA, Managər. [648 Hongkong, 10th October, 1914.
HONGKONG BAVINGS BANE
THE Business of the above Bank is con-
Teted by the HONGKONG AND
SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION, Rales may be obtained on application,
INTEREST on deposite is allowed on the
Couar, or PmTORE,
HOD. Mr. D. LANDALE ChairmNA. WL. PATTENDEN, Esq-Dopaty Chikirman 8. H. Dodwell, Esq. [P. H. Holyoak, Eng. 4. T. M. Edkins, Leg. J. A. Plummer, Esq. 0.8. Gabbay, Esq. Roi. Mr. E. Shellla
CHIEF MANAGER ;.
Hongkong-N. J. Braču,
ACTING MANAGE :)
Shanghai J. D. SMART,
LONDON BANKERS ?
LONDON COUNTY AND WESTMINSTER
BANK, LIMITED,
HONGKONG-INTEREST, ALLOVI0,
Os Current Account at the rate of Twu per cent. per annum on the Daily Heleno
ON FIXED DEPOSITS, For 8 months, 2 per cent. per Annum, For nonths, 8 per cent. per Annum For 13 months, 4 per cent. per Annum A. G. STEPHEN,
Acting Chief Managar, [15 Hongkong, 24th August, 1914.
NOTICES TO CONSIGNEES
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES THE P. & O. 8, N. Co.'s Bester
"ORIENTAL"
Arrived Hongkong on 3rd Oct, 1914, FROM BOMBAY, COLOMBO
AND
STRAITS. Consignees of Cargo by the above-named reel are hereby informed that their goods are
CO. Minimum Moathy Balances at 91 per cont being landed and placed AT THEIR RISK in the
[39
HOUSE, No. 5, Conduit Road. Fine View of Harbour. Newly painted and repaired, For further particulars, apply to
H. M. NEMAZEE. Hongkong, 24th July, 1914.
"QUEEN'S BUILDING.
[968
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 1st to 10th October,O LET, the South-West portion of the 1914, bol days Inclusive.
FIRST FLOOR, including Treasury
en Ground Floor, lately in occupation of the German Bank.
By Order,
M. MANUK,
Secretary, Hongkong, 26th September, 1914 1183
Apply to
Copies can be posted from this Office THE HONGKONG ELECTRIC CO., LTD,”
to addresses cent; including postage 34
NOTICE.
per augum.
Depositors may transfer at their option balances of $100 or more to the HONGLONG AND SHANGHAI BANK to be placed on FIXED DEPOSIT at 4 per cent. per annum.
For the HoxaRONG AND SHANGWAI BANKING CORPORATION, A. G. STEPHEN,
Acting Chief Manager.
Hongkong, 14th May, 1914.
INTERNATIONAL BANKING
CORPORATION.
16
HEAD OFFICE: Wall Street, New York. LONDON OFFICE: Bishopagate, E.C.
BRANCHES
London. Manila.. Mexico City, Panama.
Bombay. Calcutta.
Canton
Cebu.
Colon.
Peking
Empire, C.Z.
San Franciscn.”
Hankow.
Shanghai.
1836
Hongkong
Singapore.
Kabe.
Yokohama.
THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST- MENT & AGENCY Co., LTD. Hongkong, 1st October, 1914
TO LET.
From 1st September, 1914.
Subscription: $12 per annum, payable NOIP UE TERRY GIVEN that TN CANTON on SHAMEEN LOT 66.
cents each.
81 Cash for three copies.
in advance; postage $2.
Hongkong, 10th October, 1914.
SCRIP CERTIFICATES for 13 Shares issued as under:
11th March, 1889. 17296/9. 27th May, 1890, 17358/0. 23504 27th June, 1895. 17719/21, 10154, 21337/8. in the name of Jelo A DA Luz. (Deceased), of HONGKONG GYMKHANA OLUB.
Hongkong, have been LOST, and should the THE FOURTH GYMKHANA MEET-Bme not be produced before the 13th October, THE
New Serip Certificates will be issued in favour HAPPY VALLET TO-DAY (SATURDAY), of the said João A. Da Luz (Deceased), and no ficates issued on the above-mentioned dêtes will the 10th October, 1914, commencing at transaction taking pisce under the Scrip Certi- 3 P.M.
be recognised by the Company.
The Charge of Admission will be 81 for others than Members oft he HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB OF GYMKHANA CLUB.
Boldiers and Sailors in uniform Half-Price.. The Committee invite the Ladies of Hongkong to be present.
GATE MONEY taken at the GYMKHANA will be given to the PRINCE OF WALES. FUND, WITHOUT ANY DEDUCTION FOR EXPENSES.
It is hoped therefore thst Members of the
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co., Agente.
[3197 Hongkong, 29th September, 1914.
TO LET
TO LET.
JOCKEY CLUB and others who have hitherto NO. 168, THE PEAK, “THE KENNELS."
anjoyed the privilege of free admission will pay
on this occasion, as every Dollar paid for Ticket is a DIRECT GIFT TO THE FUND.
Hongkong, 7th October, 1914.
BANK HOLIDAY.
[1228
N Accordance with Ordinance 5 of
Apply-
THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST- MENT & AGENCY Co., LTD.
[1231 Hongkong, 9th October, 1914
TO LET.
the EXCHANGE BANKS wi191 NO 2, CANTON VILLAS, Kowloon,
CLOSED for the Transaction of Public Business on MONDAY, the 12th Dotober.
Hongkong, 7th October, 1914.
11226
Will be despatched as above on 6th November. FRENCH LESSONS
For freight apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & CO., LTD..
Agents.
Hongkong. 9th October, 1914.
TO
Apply
THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST- MENT & AGENCY Co., LTD,
(1232 Hongkong, 9th Octolier, 1914.
G. MOUSSION,
TO LIT.
11237
16, MORRISON HILL ROAD.
[1136
TOP
desired.
FLAT,
Kowloon
WELHAIWEI SCHOOL
FOUR-ROOMED HOUSES at Kowloon.
KOWLOON-CANTON RAILWAY.
(BRITISH SECTION).
NOTICE.
SUNDAY, October - 11th, and each A
Osuceeding Sunday until further Notice slimsta
Territory favoured with a "magnificent
ENGLISH SCHOOL in British Cheap rentals.
Preparation by experienced and
Apply to→
and also on PUBLIC. HOLIDAYS, an qualified teachers for entrance to schools in Additional Train will leave KowLoor for England, or for commercial life in the East. SHEUNG SHUI (FANLISG GOLF LINKS) at School house by the sea. Recreations Sem 8.45.A.M. calling at Tairo st.015 AME bathing, boating, cricket, football, etc.
By Order,
For terms, apply to the Headmaster,
ROBERT BAKER,
Acting Manager. Kowloon, 8th October, 1914. [1229
HERBERT L. BEER, LOS.
1343]
Humphrey's Buildings Immediata occupatica if
The premises now in the occupation of the Bank of Taiwan, Ltd.
The Premises on SHAMEEN LOT No. 36, now in the occupation of Messrs. Purnell & Paget.
Apply to-
DAVID BASSOON & Co., LTD. 11017 Hongkong, 0th October, 1914.
TO LET.
TO. 4, CLIFTON GARDENS (17,
Conduit Road). ), HILL SIDE, 110, Tax Peak.
HATHERLEIGH," 114, Conduit Road. GODOWN, 98, Wanchai Road. GODOWN, No. 4, New Praya, Kennedy
Town,
GODOWN, No. 5, New Prays, Kennedy Town,
Apply--
THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST. MENT AND AGENCY Co., LTD. [1061 Hongkong, 10th October, 1914:
TO LET.
CAPITAL PAID-UP (U.S. Gold). 83,250,000 RESERVE FUND
4,000,000
Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godowa Company's Godowns at Kowloon, where enab Consignment will be sorted out Mark by Mark and delivery can be obtained as the Goode are landed.
This vessat brings on Carge 100-
From London, &c., ex 1.8. “Maldavia”.
and Naukio."
From Fernian Galt, ex ss. B. I. 8. N. and B. & P. §. N. Con Stormers. Optional Goods will be landed bere anlase instructions are given to the contrary within
6 hours.
Goods not cleared within 8 days including date of arrival will be subject to rent.
No Fire Inmanos will be effected by me in sny osso whatever.
Damaged packages must be left in the Go-· downs for examination by the Consignees, and the Company's Surveyors, Men GODDARD and Dovaras, at 10 AM. on MONDAYS and THUBSTATE. All claims must be presented within ten days of the steamer's arrival here, after which date they cannot be recognised. No claims will be admitted after the good have left the Godowns.
EA, HEWETT
Superintendent
Hongkong, 3rd October, 1914.
TO THE MEDICAL PROFESSION.
KISS MORITA, CERTIFICATED M
(with diploma in (Gold) 87,250,000 MASSEUSE
Physiology and Anatomy), will be pleased All kinds of FOREIGN & LOCAL BANK-to give Msasage, ander mediant supervision,
Address NOMURA HOTEL, ING BUSINESS transacted.
15, 16 and 17, Connaught Road. CURRENT ACCOUNTS opened and FIXED
DEPOSITS received at rates to be Telephono No, 400.
[90% Hongkong, 30th July, 1914. ascertained on application.
N. S. MARSHALL, Manager. 9, Queen's Road,
Hongkong, 9th October, 1014.
N
[950
EDERLANDSCH-INDISCH HANDELSBANK, (NETHERLANDS INDIA COMMERCIAL BANK.)
ESTABLISHED 1863,
paid-up Capital... Fl. 17,407,000 (£1,150,580) AuthorisedCapital F). 30,000,000 (£9,500,000). Reserve Fund...... Fl. 6,518,000 (£543,168)
HRAD OFFICE: AMSTERDAM. HEAD AGENCY: BATAVIA.
LONDON BANKERS: THE WILLIAMS DEACONS BANK. BWISS BANKVEREIN.
The Bank transacts every description of Barking and Exchange business, receives money on Current Account and on Fixed.
on application.
OFFICES. in St. George's Building, Second Deposit at rates which may be ascertained
Floor, from 1st October. Apply to-
SHEWAN, TOMES & Co. Hongkong, 19th August, 1914,
11067
G. VERMEY, Manager, No. 8, Des Voeux Poed Central, Hongkong, 3rd October, 198
[2]
THE MERCANTILE BANK INDIA, LIMITED..
OF
---
...£1,500,000 1,125,000 562,500
485,000
TO LET.
ALEXANDRA BUILDINGS INVERY CONVENIENT OFFICES
SECRETARY,
Authorised Capital Saboribud
and ROOMS.
Apply-
A. S. WATSON & Co., Lro. Hongkong, 9th July, 1914.
[923
al
Paid-up
Reserve Fund
+
BANKERST!
BANK OF ENGLAND,
and
TO LET.
TOS. 19. 21, 23 and 25, SHELLEY
LONDON JOINT STOCK BINK, LIMITED,
Etery description of Exchange business transacted.
INTEREST allowed on Current Account
N. STREET, Newly Painted and Colour-at 2 per cent. per annum en Dally Balthos
HUMPHREYS ESTATE & FINANCE Washed.
Co., LTD., Alorandes Buildings. Hengkang, 9th October, 1914
(1083
"BEACONSFIELD," Battery Path. No.59, THE PEAK (5 CAMERON VILLAS), Apply to LINSTEAD & DAVIS,
3rd Floor. Alexandra Buildings. Hongkong, 3 October, 1914. E1174
and on Fixed Deposite at rates which may be ascertained on application.
A. R. LINTON, Manager, Hongkong, 10th July, 1914.
149
THE WAR.
FOR SALE
SMALL NATIONAL FLAGS to mark the progress of THE WAR.. GRACA & CO.
PRODER 81. (Hongkong Hotel Building). [1204 Hongkong, 1st October, 1914.
SINGON & 00. ESTABLISHED AD 1890.
TRON, Steel, Metal and Hardware Mer.
If Whosale and Retail Iron monger, Pig Iron and Foundry Coke Importers, General Storekeepers and Ship: ehandlers Nos. 35 and 37, HING LOOKS STAT (2nd St. West of Central Market),
Telephone No. 915,
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and for
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is given in the
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ONG KONG
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