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nah.
Unly supplied for Telephone No. 12, Codes: A.B.G. 5th Ed., Lieber's Telegraphio Address: "PRESS."
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
THE ROYAL HONGKONG GOLF CLUB.
NOTICE.
DINNER ON OHRISTMAS NIGHT AT FANEING.
PROV
ROVIDED a sufficient number of passengers is guaranteed, the Railway Company is willing to ran a Special Train leaving Sheung Shui about 10.30 M.
Will Members who wish to take advantage of this facility kindly send their names to the Undersigned as soon as possible?
K. M CUMMING, Hon. Secretary,
R. H. G. C.
Hongkong, 19th December, 1914.
Q.
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[1401
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG..
IN THE MATTER of the Estate
of
WILLIAM CURWEN, late of Yanmeti, in the Colony of Hongkong, Schoolmaster, deceased.
TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the
Court has, by virtue of Section 58 of The Probates Ordinance, 1897 (No. 2 of 1897), made an Order limiting the time for sending
mans to or sgainst the abore Estate
to the 20th day of January, 1915.
Creditors and Claimants are hereby required to send their Claims to the Undersigned by the above duto.
Dated this 18th day of December, 1914.
C. D. MELBOURNE,
Official Administrator. [1462
INTIMATIONS
T. V. CA.
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19mm, 1914.
(WOMEN'S INSTITUTE).
MEMBERS and Friends are invited to a
OF WORE BE 37 PAUL'S
COLLEGE, TO-DAY (SATURDAY), 10th December, from 3,50 to 5.30 PM,
Hongkong, 8th December, 1014.
[1490
GARDEN FÉTE Organized by the STUDENTS UNION.
will be Loll
IN THE GROUNDS OF THE UNIVERSITY,
SATURDAY, JANUARY 30TH, FROM 3 TO 7 P.3.
NDER the Distinguished Patronage of UNDER EXERCITUS GOVERNOR SE Lady MAT.
Prococds to be given to the PRINCE OF WALES' NATIONAL RELIEF FUND.
ADMISSION... ..50 CENTS. Hongkong, 4th December, 1914,
TH
NOTICE.
THE VARIETY FILM EXCHANGE COMPANY (Incorporated) has been purchased and taken over by the CHINA
INTIMATIONS
LANE
CRAWFORD & Co.
(TELYPHONE Nos. 1741, 1742.)
WE ARE NOW SHOWING OUR NEW STOCK OF
CHRISTMAS GOODS
LATEST NOVELTIES
SUITABLE FOR, PRESENT
IN ALL DEPARTMENTS.
ENGLISH CONFECTIONERY
FANCY BOXES OF
CHOCOLATES AND SWEETS.
CHRISTMAS
CINEMA COMPANY, LIMITED, who wil PUDDINGS, CAKES, MINCE MEAT.
in futurs carry on the Business.
K. L'O'HOY,
Secretary, THE CHINA CINEMA CO., LTD. Hongkong, 18th December, 1914.
NOTICE.
[1454
IT IS HEREBY NOTIFIED that
I SHALED TENDERS Duplicate
will be received at the Colonial Secretary's Office until Noos of MONDAY, the 28th day of December, 1914. for the LETTING of the OLD POST OFFICE BUILDING from the 1af January to 31st December, 1915, subject to conditions which can be ascertained at this OfEce.
Esch Tender should bar on the cover the words TENDER FOR LEASE OF OLD LOST OFFICE BUILDING," and must bo AMERICAN PASSPORTS accompanied by a receipt to the effect that the Tonderer has deposited in the Colonial Treasury a sum of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000) na a CONSULAR NOTIFICATION.
pledge of the bona fides of his offer, which sum NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by shall be forfeited to the Crown if the Tenderer instructions of the Department of Statenses to carry out his Tender and comply with all citizens of the United States now holding the conditions above referred to, should the
Tender be accepted. Ma regular Department of State or emergency PASSPORTS are required to present them selves within two weeks to a Diplomatie or Comentar Officer of the United States for the insertion in such Passport of a declaration as to the Countries in which suck Passport is to he used and the purposes for which Countries are to be visited and for the attachment to such Pamport of a Photograph of the holter. Without Bach Btatement and such
of the United States or persons owing allegiance to the United States may be regarded as invalid.
NOTICE ALSO IS HEREBY GIVEN that hereafter a person applying to the Depart ment of State or to a Diplomstio or Consular Officer of the United States suthorized to issus regular or emergency PASSPORTA for
is required to state in what emergency Passport to suo such Passport, and Countries De if any such Country is at War to state briefly for what
he intends to go there. A state object ment in the following form will be written upon the face of the Passport issued either by the Department of State or by the Diplomatic or Consular authority,
Passports heretofors granteil Citizen tograph
The person to whom this Passport is issued has declared under cath that he desires it for use in Countries hereafter named for the following objects minimum
The Government does not bind itself to accept the Highest or any Tendor, a
Forms of Toader and further partfonlars can be obtained from the Director of Public Works
A. F, CHURCHILL, Director of Public Works.
Public Works Office, AZ Hongkong, 17th December, 1914
NOTIU
B
$1400
JS HEREBY NOTIFIED that SEALED TENDERS in Duplicate, which should be clearly marked TENDER FOR LEASE OF PART OF OLD SUPREME COURT BUILDING, will be received at the Colonial Suretary's Offos until Noon of MONDAY, the 28th December 1914, for the LEASE of Certain Rooms on the Ground Floor and in the Basement of the Old Supreme Court Bailding.
Each Tender must be accompanied by a receipt to the effect that the Tonderer has deposited in the Colonia! Treasury sum of Five Hundred Dollars ($500) as a pledge of the bond fides of his offer, which enm shall be forfeited to the Crown if the Tenderar refuses to carry out his Tender and comply with the conditions
accepted
CRACKERS AND COSAQUES.
EXCLUSIVE DESIGNS.
PULLED FIGS. NUTS, MUSCATELS.
YORK HAMS
STILTONS.
A LARGE SELECTION OF
TOYS, 'GAMES, &c.
LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.
39
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KA LONG FELT WANT SUPPLIED AT LAST"
"THE REMINGTON JUNIOR.” PORTABLE TYPEWRITER FOR TRAVELLERS SMALL RETAILERS. DOCTORS, CLERGYMEN, AND OTHER PROFESSIONAL MEN, Ero, Ere
SPECIAL FEATURES :
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The Remington JUNIOR in Typewriter of true Remington quality, but is smaller, lighter and more compact and portable than the Standard Remington Model It
BANKS
NTERNATIONAL: BANKING
CORPORATION
HEAD OFFICE: Wall Street, New York. LONDON OFFIOS: Bishopsgate, E.C.
BRANCHES
Bombay Caloutta.
Canton.
London. Manila.
Panomo.
Cebu. Colon.
Poking.
San Francisco..
Hanky. Hongkong Kobe.
Shanghai.
Yokohama.
Singapore.
BANKS
HONGKONG SAVINGS BANK.
THE Business of the above Bank in san
ducted by the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION, Rulas may be obtained on application.
INTEREST on deposita is allowed on the Minimum Manthy Balances at Bi per cont per annum,
Depositors may transfor at their option." balances of $100 or more to the HoxGITONG and Shanghai Banx to be placed on FIXED DEPOSIT at 4 per cent. par sunum.
For the HoxGHÔNG AND BRANGELT BANKING CORFORATION,
#N. J. STABB,
Chief Manager. 16
CAPITAL PAID UP (U.S. Gold) 89,250,000 Hongkong, 2nd November, 1914. RESERVE FUNDS
4,080,000
(Gold) $7,310,000 NEDERLANDSCH-INDISOM
AB kinds of FOREIGN & LOCAL BANK-
INC BUSINESS transacted CURRENT ACCOUNTS opened and FIXED DEPOSITS received at rates to be ascertained on application
N, S. MARSHALL, Manager 9, Queen's Road,
Hongkong, 22nd October, 1914,
[969
THE
HANDELSBANAN (NETHERLANDS India CommerUIAL BANK,Į
ESTABLISHED 1888,
AuthorisedCapital F1. 30,000,000 (£2,500,000) Paid-up Capital... El 18,907,900 (£1,659,000) Reserve Fund........ Fl. 7,765,600 (|| É647,136)
HEAD OFFICE | AMSTERDAM. HEAD AGENCY: BATAVIA.
LONDON BANKERS:
THE WILLIAMS DEACONS BANK. SWISS BANEVEXEIN,
BANK OF CHINA. Banking and Exchange busineen, received
GOVERNMENT BANK.
(SPECIALLY AUTHORISED BY PRESIDENTIAL: MANDATE OF 15TH APRIL, 1913.) Authorised Capital $80,000,000, Paid-up Capital $10,000,000.
HEAD OFFICE: PEKING.
BRANCHES AND SUB-BRANCHES: SHANGHAI NANKING: Chinklang, Yang. chow, Wuaieb, Wuhu, Anching, Tatung Tsiakiangpo, Bocchow. HANEOWI
The Bank transacts every inscription of
money on Current Account and on Fixed Deposit at rates which may be ascertained on application.
G. A. DUNLOP, Manager, No. 8, Des Voeux Road Central. [11 Hongkong, 17th Novembar, 1914.
THE
AUSTRALIA AND CHINA,
INCORPORATED BY HOTAN CHARTER, 1869, HEAD OFFICE LONDON,
Paid-up Capital...
£1,200,000 Reserve Fand we becau £1,800,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors £1,200,000
Sheshi, Ichang Nanchang, TIENTSINNTINN M
Paoting, Tongshan, Luanhsien, Trang ·FOREIGN EXCHANGE, and General hsien, Hsingtai. HANGOHOW; Wenchow, Banking business transacted.JEWET
OURÉENT ACCOUNTS opened Chaohsin, Thiahsin, Lanchi, Huchon,
and
Ningpo. KARNG: Changbob, Binyang. FIXED DEPOSITS received for 1 year Loho, Chowken. TSINAN Chowtaun, shorter perioda at rates which will be quoted Tunksies, Linchi, Lintsing, Tainion, on application.
Viktuh, Huiming, Chofco, Tsingtao. TAIYUAN Yuncheng. Foocrow. CHANG- CHON Kirin, Menkden, Newchwang, Dairen, Harbin, Teitsihar, Tioling, Chinchow, Antung. CANTON. KUMTANGEB Kusihua, Suiyuanchong,
PSSING! otc., eta,
CANTON BRANCH:5
Interest allowed on current account and Every description of Banking business trans- Fixed Deposits. Terma on application.
Leted; loans granted on approved securities. Special facilities for Home exchange.
[1249 Hongkong, 18th October, 1914.
TO LET
TO LET
embodies the latest Remington ideasFFICES in Hotel Mansions,
ia Remington, construction, visible writing, back apacer, automatio ribbon movement, improved paper feed, and release, etc., etc.
It is swift and easy, doss beautiful work and is so simple in constrution that its skilled operation is quickly learned by anybody.
No
zeeded. Though just so well made as any of the regular models, ita prica is only about half of the Blandard Module,
It is built for the non-user, for the immense army of people who need a Typewriter and
This Passport is not valid for use in other Countries except in necessary transit to or from the Countries named."
The holder is also required to submit a smaller contained, would the Tender behave slways nested one, but wh would not get the Standard Malels because their requirements
gamonated Photograph of himself or herself in duplicate, one copy of which will be attached to the Passport. With applications for Passports Photographs will be submitted in triplicate.
GEORGE E. ANDERSON,
Consil-General,
Hongkong, 18th December, 1914.
TO LET-FURNISHED.
[1463
For Ten Months from 20th February, 1915.
"GALE
ALESEND" No. 109, THE PEAK,
For particulars apply to
C. IL GALE, Public Works Dept. Hongkong, 19th December, 1919. 11404
'SHILE LINE OF STEAMERS, LTD.
"NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.:
FROM EUROPE, COLOMBO AND
THE Steamship THE
STRAITS.
RADNORSHIRE," having arrived from the above Ports, Consignees of Cargo by her are hereby informed that all Goods are being tanded at their risk into the Lazardous aud or extra hazarlons Gedowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co, Ltd.
Guoda not cleared by the 25th insh, at 6 P.M. will by subject to rent W
Farticulars of the Terms of Lease, 66. may be obtained on personal application at the Ofoe of the Director of Public Works
The Government does not bind itself to accept
A. F CHURCHILL, Director of Public Works Public Works Offlos,.
[1456 Hongkong, 17th December, 1914.
the Highest or any Tonder,
THE ROYAL HONGKONG GOLF ULUB.
NOTICE
MIXED FOURSOMES..
A 18 HOLES MIXER FOURSOMES
MEDAL COMPETITION will be held over FAN. LING on Boxing Day, SATURDAY, the 26th inst, commencing on the arrival of tie 9,40 a 1 train from Kowloon
Entrance Fee $2.00 per Couple.
Entries close 6 PM WEDNESDAY, the 23rd inst.
Couples wishing to compete must either send their name to the Hot, Becretary, together with the name of the couple with whom they intend playing, or enter this information on the form in the Club Houses at Happy Valley and Fan Ling and in the Hongkong Club
Ladies who wish to play, but who have vot received Handicaps, should send in one or two cards to allow of Handicap, being given them, Full particulars as to any special Local
All broken, cunfed damaged packages operation,
are different. In one word, it is ballt for people who will operate their own Machine,
For further particulars, catalogues, etc., apply
REMINGTON TYPEWRITER CO.
(INCORPORATED), NEW YORK. HONGKONG AGENCY, QUEEN'S BUILDINGS.
Hongkong, 20th November, 1911,
THE
HONGKONG "CLUB,
NOTICE.
abovo Club will become Vacant Shortly. Applications for same should be made to the Underrigned.
JAMES CLAIK, Secretary, Hongkong, 28th November, 1914-11399
TO LET
TO LET-FULLY FURNISHED,
TO: NO & MORRISON HILL, Immediate
Possession.
Apply
EN HARRY WICKING & Co. Hongkong, 20th October, 1914.
TO LET AT THE PEAK.
1803
TO LET
TO BE LET,
Apply to
V HENRY HUMPHREYS,
Alexandra Buildings. Hongkong, 6th November, 1914.
TO LET.
11329
O. 19, BELILIOS TERRACE. No. 62. THE PEAK (NG 2 CAMERON VILLAS.) Furnished.
"KIRKENDOA" Furnished, No. 122, Plantation Road, Prak
**BEACONSFIELD," Battery Path.
No.50, THE PEAK (6 CAMERON VILLAS), Apply to—| LINSTEAD & DAVIS,
3rd Floor, Alexandra Buildings. Hongkong, 19th December, 1914. [117])
TO LET
FFICES in ST. GEORGE'S BUILDING,
Second Floor, Overlooking Harbour, immediate posseSRİOD. Apply to ma
SHEWAN, TOMES & Co. Hongkong, 3rd December, 1914) 1087
[1398
Bad
A
Apply
Central, from 1st March next, now occupied by the Telephone Company.
Apply
THE MERCANTILE BANK OF
INDIA, LTD. Hongkong, 9th December, 1914.
TO LET.
[1433
TO LET
HOUSE in Kantaford Terrace,
Kowloon.d
THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST. MENT & AGENCY Co., Irm. Hongkong, 4th December, 1914.
[1419.
TO LET TOUSES in CLIFTON GARDENS, RATennis Court,
AVENSHILL WEST, No. 3, Park Road, Coxidnit Road
Apply to
1. HILL BIDE, 119, THE PEAK. GODOWNS, New Fraya, Kennedy Town, GOBOWNE, st Wanchai Road, Apply, oto
THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST. MENT AND AGENCY Co., Lrn, Hongkong, 1st December, 1914, 1061
TO LET
ALEXANDRA
are to be left in the Godowns, when penge Handicaps one cable Times of Starting, and NO. 1 STEWART TERLACE, INVERAL CONDEAL BUILDINGS
Furnished.
examined on the 2 tu inst, at 9.30 AM be published in this paper on THURSDAY, Claims against the Steamer must be presented the 24th inst.
within 30 daye of arrival, otherwise they will
not be recognized.
No Fire Insurance will be effected by usi any as Whatever, a AN
Bill of Lading will be countersigned by
„JARDINE, MATHESON & CO. LTD.
OM Agenta. Hongkong, 18th Lecember, 1914.
[49
MACAO GOVERNMENT.
ENDERS will be accepted by the Port Administrative Board of Macao, tili Srd February, 1915, at 3 F., for the supply of a DREDGER and TWO STEAM LIGHTEES Specifications can be called for telegraphically.
[1442 Macao, 7th December, 1814,
K. BOUMMING. Hop. Secretary (Care of NESTLE Co., Govt. Building).
Telephone No. 1373.
Hongkong, 17th December, 1814 1453
WANTED.
POSITION by Baree months from
or Outport for abort three months from 1st January, 1915. Advertiser has had a long experience in this Far East and has a thorough knowledge of Shipping, Fire Insurance and Bookkeeping. Moderate Salary acceptable. ⠀
Please apply to
Care of "Daily Press” Office, Hongkong, 10th December, 1914;~~ (1439
6, Queen's Rowd $1412
H. E. POLLOCK, Apply Hongkong, 3rd December, 1914.
TO LET
No. 188
TO, 188, THE PEAK, "THE KENNELS.
Apply
THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST **** MENT & AGENCY CO., LTD, — Hongkong, 1st December, 1914 ~ 【1231
TO LET.
No Kowloon Tennis Court.
DEACON, LOOKER, DEACON &
ZAHARSTON,
11805 Hongkong, 28th October, 1914.
QUEEN'S BUILDING.
10 LET, the South-West portion of the FIRST FLOOR, including Treasury
en Ground Floor, lately in occupation of the BUILDINGS, Gorinan Bank F
GODOWN, No. 9, Ice House Street, and ROOMS. Including A Fine Commodious
Apply to
Apply
SECRETARY, A. S. WATSON & Co., LTD, Hongkong, 23rd October, 1914. [923
Buite.
No
TO LET
can be oooupled.
TO. CONDUIT ROAD-Repaired, Repainted and thoroughly Renovated. Complete installation of Electria: Lights, including Fittings.
Can immediately
RICHMOND HOUSE, 11, Bobinson Road -Now under opsir. Can be renovated and repainted to suit tenant's taste. Garden and
For further particulses apply to
ro 2, OBSERVATORY VILLAS, Tennis Courty
Apply
ARRATOON V. APCAR & Có, Hongkong, 10th December, 1914, ́ ́ [1440
HM NEMAZEE,
10. Des Vosun Bod Hongkong, Brd November, 1914.
[1319
THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST.
·MENT & AGENCY Co., LTD. Hongkong, 1st December, 1014
TO LET.
F. DICKSON, Manager
Hongkong, 8th June, 1914 ETAWA
|HE BANK OF TAIWAN LIMICED.
(INCORPORATED BY SIMOLAL IMPERIAN CHARTER),
Capital Subsoribed
Capital Paid-up-
Reserve Funds ...
Ten 10,000,000
8,750,000 3,700,000
HEAD OFFION: TAIPER, FORMOKA,
BRANORES AND AGENCI
Amoy
Kinkiang
Shanghal
Batavia Kole
Jingspora
Bombay
Loodan
Swatów:
Calantte
Manila
Taleba
ESTILANTE
Moj
Таінар
Dairən
Takow
FoooLow
Tamsul
Tokyo
Nagasaki Newchwang
Hongkong New York
Kegi
Keolnng
Osnica Yokohama,
San Francisco Eto:
HONGKONG OFFICE.
4. Das Vœur ROAD.
Intereat allowed on Current Accoun Deposits received on terms which may be had on application. BRUTSUDZURABARA, Manager. Hongkong, 10th October, 1814. [Jai
TONGKONG AND SHANGHAI
BANKING CORPORATION.
Paid-up Capital","
Reserve Funds
Sterling
$15,000,000
£1,500,000 2 $15,000,000. Bilver
$18,000,000
$33,600, Reserve Liability of Proprietors $15,000,00
Covar or DiaNUZOKS.
Hon. Mr. D. LANDALE Chairman. WL. PATTENDEN, Eag-Dopaty Chairman 8. II. Dodwell, Engi P. H. Holyoak, Esq. G. T. M. Elkins, Es. J. A. Plammer, Ete. C. 8. Gubbar, Esq Ron. Mr. E. Shell
CHIEF MANAGEME
Hongkong N. J. STAR.
MANAGER; Shanghai-A. G. STEPHEN,
LONDON BANKEES ; LONDON COUNTY AND WESTMINSTER BANK LIMITED.
HONGKONG-INTERBAT ALLOWED, On Current Account at the rate of ww per cent. per annum on the Daily Balanes C FILID DEONITE. For 8 months, 2 per cent. per Annam. For 6 months, per sent. per annum For 11 months, 4 per cent. per Annam.
N. J. STABB,
Chief Manager. Hongkong, 11th November, 1914.
SHE ·· MERCANTILE BANK CW
INDIA, LIMITED","
Authorised Capital
1839
Subscribed
Paid-op
Reserve Fuid
ALATS in Humphrey's Baillinge and
Nathan Road, Kowloon.
SIX-BOOMED HOUSE in Minden Bow
FOUR-ROOMED HOUSES Kowloon, transacted. Apply to
HUMPHREYS ESTATE & FINANCE
Co., LTD.,
Alexandre Buildings, Hongkong, 12th November, 1914. [1345
BANK
BANK OF ENGLAND
and
562,500 485,000
LONDOR JOINE STOOT BANE, LIKID,
Every description of Exchange brziname INTEREST allowed on Current Losoant at 2 per cent. per nuam on Daily Balanas and on Fixed Deposits at rates which may be ascertained on application.
AB LINTON, Hongkong, 10th July 1913.
No comments yet.
Private notes are available after approval.