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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

OFFICES TO LET.

(). 6, DES VŒUX ROAD, 1st Floor.

No

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JOSEPH BROTHERS. Hongkong, 17th August, 1915.

WANTED.

HIP'S SURGEON WANTED.

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Box No. 17. Reply to→

Care of," Daily Press " Office. Hongkong, 17th August, 1915,

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HONGKONG HOTEL CO., LIMITED.

NOTICE.

ORDINARY HALF-YEARLY MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS will be at the Company's Hotel on SATURDAY, the 28th August, 1915, at Noox. for the purpons of reiving a Statement of Accompts of the Company t the 30th Jane, 1015, with the Report of the Director, and to discuss any matter that may be competently brought before the Meeting.

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from 21st to 28th August. 7015, both data inclusive.

By Order of the Bourd,

J. H. TAGGART.

Acting Secretary,

Hongkong, 16th August, 1015.)

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES FROM SHANGHA', KOBE and Ma JT. THE Steamship

"SANGOLA."

having arrived from the above Ports, Con signees of Cargo are hereby informed that their Goods will be delivered from alongside.

Cargo impeding the discharge will be landed

at Consigners risk and expenso into the hazar

dous and jor extra hazardous Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company, Limited.

No Fire Insurance has been effected. Bill of Lading will be countersigned by the Undersigned,

DAVID BASSOON & CO., LTD..

Agente.

Hongkong, 18th August, 1915.

WANTED.

INTIMATIONS

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, AUGUST 17TH, 1915.

* HONGKONG. AND SHANGHAI

· BANKING, CORPORATION.

JAKE DIVIDEND DECLARED for the

Te Holtyear ending 30th Jane, 1915, at

be "Rate `of': TWO "POUNDS THREE SHILLINGS STERLING, per Share, is Payable on and after MONDAY, the 16th day of August. Cerrent, at the Offices of the Corporation where Shareholders ore' requested. to apply for Warrants.

By Order of the Court of Directors,

N. J. STABB,

Chief Manager, Hongkong, 14th August, 1915.

1984

HONGKONG ICE COMPANY, LTD.

NOTICE,

"N Accordance with the Provisions of No.

111 of the Articles of Associs ion the General Managers have This Day declared an INTERIM DIVIDEND for the half-year ended 30th Jane, 1915, of TWO DOLLÁRS PER SHARE

DIVIDEND WARRANTS may be obtained on application at the Uffer of the Company on and after TUESDAY, 24'b instant.

The BANSFER BOOKS ‹f the Company will by CLOSED from the 12th to 23rd instant, both days is elusive.

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., LTD.,

General Managers. Hongkong, 9th August, 1916,

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THE SHANGHAI BUILDING AND INVESTMENT CO., LTD.

TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that

SHARE CERTIFICATE No. 32-in the name of CHEUNG Tscuro (#2) late of 41, Conasught Road, Hongkong, for Forty (40) Partially Paid Up Shares Nos. 1701 to 1740 in this Company, has been declared to

LOST, and the public are warned against

negotiating sama

In the ovent of the above-mentioned Certi

Boate not being recovered on or before the 11th September, 1915, a new Certificate will be

issued, and the above-mentioned Certificate will be cancelled forthwith.

By Order of the Directors,

J. A. WATTIE & Co., LT, Socretasies and General Managers.

(857

ENERAL OFFICE ASSISTANT with SAVE NEW LEASE OF LIFE.

Knowledge of Shorthand,

129

GEN

GIVE YOUR RAZOR A

Apply to

YOUR BLADES

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75 Cks.

por

Dozen.

Remember we do all kinds of

grinding and edge making. We sharpen Clippers, Shears, Scissors,!| Pocket Knives, Surgical Instru ments, etc.

PA. B.." -Care of “Daily Press "Ofoa ilongkong, 14th August, 1915.

"WARNING.

LE PETIT CHAT” SAVON.

EXTRA FIN

FuĊar" Mark BEAND OF PERFUMED SOAP),

MESSRS. C. FERRIER & Co., the

Proprietors and Manufacturers of this well known Perfumad Soap, have scertained that Bosp made by other Manufacturers is being placed on the market under a mark which is a gross imitation of the registered "R PETIT CHAT merk belonging to Mesura, C. FERRIER & Co. Such manufacturers are warned that Messrs. C. FERRIER & Co. will not hesitate to take all stops open to them to stop meh fraudulent competition.

And merchants and shopkoopen are warned that steps will be taken without notice against any persons found selling or in the possession of soap bearing a mark which is an imitation of LE PETIT CHAT "mark of Mesarn, C. FEBRER & Co. The sole representative of Mecars, C. FERRIER & Co. in Hongkong is Jr. R. NEGRE of the firm of L NEGES, 93, Rus de la Republigne, Marseilles.

G.

NOTICE.

R.

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ANY EUROPEAN, Non-Asiatic or Indian desiring to leave the Colony should apply in writing for permission to do so to the Captain SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE, at least 48 hours before the intended hour of departure, giving name, nationality, age, sex, height and occupation of the applicant, and stating the nama of the steamer or other vessel or the hour of the train by which the applicant wishes to leave. Applicants should apply in person for their passes at the CENTRAL POLICE STATION between the hours of 9 AM to 1 P.M. and 2 F.M. to 4 P.m. daily.

Hongkong, 10th July, 1815.

1738

IN. THE MATTER OF THE ALIEN ENEMIES (WINDING-UP). ORDINANCE, 1914,

AND

IN THE MATTER OF BEHN MEYER & COMPANY, LIMITED, AN ENEMY COMPANY WITHIN THE MEANING OF THE SAID ORDINANCE.

NOTICE OF BALE

OF

..

FREEHOLD AND LEASEHOLD LANDS

AND HOUSES.-

SITUATE AT Collyer Quay, De Sousa Street, Prince Street, Robertson Quay, Kanisah Marican Road, Mohamed Sultan Road sad Grange Road, Singapore.

TO BE SOLD

PRIVATE TENDER,

The 31st August, 1915, has been fixed as the

last day for the acceptance of tendery

Copies of the Particulars and Conditions of

HOUSES TO LET

TO LET FURNISHED,

66 CLEMİSH No. 98, THE PEAK, from

1st September. **Apply******

MESSES. HASTINGS & HASTINGS. Hongkong, 12th August, 1915,

TO LET:

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TAROM at September, that part of the F building known as " STONEHENGE,” No. 6. Robinson Road, now in the occupation of the Nippon Yusen Kalshs, particularly zuitable for a Boarding House,

Apply to--

DAVID SASSOON & Co., LTD. Hongkong, 10th August, 1916. (817

TO LET.

BRITISH CONCESSION, SHAMEEN."

NE THREE-ROOMED FLAT, also Good

nos and Godown commolation. ~Apply

T. E. GRIFFITH, LTD.,

Canton Canton, 26th July, 1916.

TO LET.

TROM 1st. September noxt, desirable SIX

Bad BIGHT BOOMED Bezidence in latter commanding a Fine View of the Rson Broadwood and Wong-Nel-Chong Roads, the

Course,

For terms and particulas, apply to-

THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST- MENT & AGENCY Co. Lzp Hongkong, 16th July, 1915. -

767

TO LET:

H TORRES BUILDINGS, rady for occupation from the 1st August next.

Apply som

́OUSES in LYDEMOON VILLAS and

SPANISH DOMINICAN

PROCURATION, A Hongkong, 18th July, 1815,

NOTICE

TO LET A HOUSE si Observatory Vilas

Kowloon, Apply to

ARRATOON- V. APCAR & Co. [7.99 Hongkong, 6th July, 1915,

TO LET.

WE SHARPEN EVERYTHING WHOLE or PART SHOP in Chater

CAMPBELL, MOORE & Co., LTD. Hongkong, 22nd July, 1918. 1687

BAGS OF USED POSTAGE STAMPS,

SUITABLE FOE PRESENTA

ALB-ASIATICO.

2,000 for $5.00. 300 $1.00 ALL CHINA. 3,000 for 33,50 --300-$1.00

MIXED STAMPS.

3,000 for $3,00

1,000 $1,00 ALL HONGKONG; 1,500 for 84,50 "300" $1.00

GRACA & CO..

No. 11A, CAINE ROAD, Hong Kong, China.

Hongkong, 27th July, 1915.

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Road.

Apply.

CLARK & Co., Opticiens. Hongkong, 29th June, 1915. [305

2ND

TO LET.

ND FLOOR No. 1, DUDDELL STREET, 4. for Office or Dwellings.

Apply within. Hongkong, 1st Jane, 1916.

with

1616

TO LET.

TOUR-ROOMED FLATS in Hanoi Kosd, Kowloon, and MAY ROAD, Hongkong,

in. possession

October

next. English Baths and Kitchen Rangos, Hot and Cold Water, Electric Light, First Class Modern Appointments throughost, including Water Carriage System.

"PENYEHEW Minden Bow, Kowloon,

FRENCH LESSONS| 6-Roomed House, with Tinais Court

G. MOUSSION.

15, Morrison HILL ROAD.

DRINK

ALLSOPP'S

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BRITISH PILSENER

BEER.

SOLE AGENTS;

CALDBECK,

MACGREGOR&C.

Sale and form of Tender can be obtained on and WINE&ISPIRIT MERCHANTS.

after the path June, from the Liquidator, så

No. 4, Collyer Quay, Singapore, ar From, the Undersigned.

SISSON & DELAY

163, UHANGE ÅRNET

Solicitors for t ingapore, 1st July, 1916.

INTIMATION

"THE WINE OF KINGS

CHAMPAGNE

DE ST.

then

We have reason to believe that Mr. Ger. to shon Stewart, M.P., acting upon a g-

When the CANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER made

statement' 'in #

regard War Loan

July 13th ingestion made to him, has represented to the House of Commons be mentioned the Munitions Department tho possibility that the actual number of subscribers of using Hongkong and Singapore for to the Loan through the Bank of the manufacture of munitions. England I up to that date had been $50,000.-

In a casualty list issued on July Rech and the actual amount subscribed for

we regret to notice among the wounded £370,000,000, but in addition to this, the name of Captain J. A. Jervois of the THE KING OF WINES." almost equal number of small investors-Yorkshires. He was a Lientenset when 547,000 to be precise--had applied through the regiment was stationed here, and is the Post Offies for a total sum of well remembered by many. Hongkang £15,000,000. With the facilities now offer. friends. ing in the Colonies for receiving the sub- It is announced in thy Shanghai papers seriptions of the small investor this totai by the Yung Fung Natural Ioc Busines should be very considerably enlarged | Guild, that innumerable ice depots". before the lists close, The War Loan has having been demolished by the typhoon, been a gigantic success. To raise in a there is a shortage of supply and the few weeks the huge total of nearly pre has been raised to one dollar per £800,000.000 is a magnificent achievement, hundred pounds-an inercase of 20 cents. for, as Mr. McKENNA said in the course of his statement in the House of Commons':

Only one case of bubonic plague was We must not forget that when an appli-notified during the past week, according cation of this kind is made it can only be to the weekly return of communicable -(fiveases; There were also notifed two IS A GUARANTEED VINTAGE made in respect of available resourcos.

We must remember that the markets have fatal Chins cares of diphtheria, two been practically closed for the sale of a fatal Chinese cases ui puerperal fever, securities, that thousands of people who and five cases of enteric fever (one would have been willing to s securities Japause and four Chinese), two of which

resulted in death. were unable to sell 'because there were no buyers, and consequently this sumi répre. Private advices from Englund state sents actual subscription of everything that Mr. A. E. Weare, who vacated his that was available." All the more post at Reuter's Agent in Peking to ges reason is there for saying therefore that to the front, has been inferred by the

British War Offee to the Officer Can this success of the War. Loan is not only a splendid tribute to the patriotism of the British people, but, as the CHANCELLOR fe. marked, it has been an exhibition: a neces

MARCEAUX

WINE.

VINBRUT, OR VERY DRY,

VINTAGE 1906,

THE WINE OF THE

CONNOISSEUR.

SOLE AGENTS:

A. S. WATSON

& CO., LTD.,

sary exhibition of the unrivalled financial resourcm of the British Empire, and. ne the same time, a declaration to our Allies, and to our enemies alike that the Empire will prove faithful to its trust in the cause of the Allies,

To what extent. Hongkong hus contri-

bed to the totall already announced has

manding the Australian Forces in Egypt for sevier, and that the later as granted him 13 commissicar without insisting upon his undergoing a period of training. Mr. Weanne hnd military Fraining in Australia.

The war has made it impossible for the Straits Tramway Co. to pay a lividend for the year 1914. Until the outbreak of war the traffic receipts compared favour

ably with the corresponding period for

not been made public. We have been told | 1913, but for the five months to the ent by REUTER that the Hongkong and Shang. of December a comparision with the cor har Ranking Corporation applied for responding period of 1913 shows bonds to the extent of £1,250,000, decrease in receipty of 19 per cent la for a moment consequence of the war, nearly 10,000

but

cannot

WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS, suppose that to be the limit of the Chinese were repatiated from Singapore, | Colony's contribution. Hongkong is the end no doubt part of the falling off in rocziple, said tho Chairman, may be air ví-

HONGKONG.

the

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BIRTH: WRIGHT. Ab the Government Civil Hospital, the 15th inst., to Mr. and Mrs. A. E. WRIGHT, a daughter,

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HONGKONG Orvion:10a, Des Voeux ROAD C. LANDON OPTION: 181, FLEET STREET, E.

fress.

The Daily Pres

HongKong, AUGUST 17TH, 1915.

uther

On the eve of the departure of the latest contingent from Shangha; for the Britiali Amy ́& service was held in Holy Trinity

was

also represented, and the Baden Powell Sconts, under Scoutmaster Milling ton, who left with the contingent, were pre-

sent in force.

At the Investiture held by the King at at least, will announce to shareholders | Buckingham Palace on 12th ult., His what they have done in this respect, and we cannot but hope and believe that the local support accorded to the War Loan will be found to have been worthy of the important interests of the Colony.

Majesty conferred the Albert Medal of the Second-Class upon Mr. Walter Brown, Acting Vice-Consul at. Chungking, in China, for his brave conduct on September 21st, 1913. when there was a fierce conflict between two boilies of Chinese troops. Mr.

several headquarters of important corporations, like the four buted to that cause.— leading Eastern, insurance, companies for instance, who, if they have not - alendy done KO, might.com. bine patriotism with profit by Cathedral. A good master of British investing pais of their, reserves in the members of the S.V.C., "A" Company, War Loan, as the Prudential and other "B" Company, the Artillery and the Insurance Companies of England and the Engineers, paraded in command of Major. Canadian Insurance Companies done. In the case of Canada it is the Major Pilcher, and representatives,

have Trueman, Commandant of the S.V.C, and

more creditable, as in self-governing many official bodies in the Settlement were colonics there is the obligation to also present at the servico, The Munici- subscribe to local loans. We do not for pal Police, who are responsible for a gout a monent wish to suggest that the local proportion of the home-going contingent, companies have neglected an obvious patriotic duty. Subscriptions to the War Lean are not publicly announced liko THE WAR LOAN.

subscriptions to the PRINCE OF WALES' In the current issue of the Hongkong National Relief Fund, but doubtless in Government Gazette appears a notification | time the Directors of Public Companies, "for information ?? that subscriptions to the War Loan will be received by the Hong- kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation until further notice and that application forms may be obtained at the Bank. This information as it stands is not new, but it appears to be published now in special relation to the parti- culars which are given regarding the facilities offered through the Post Offer to persons desiring to invest sums, of 5 or more. We doubt if it has been generally understood by the small investor [858 in Hongkong that facilities are afforded |-

locally for receiving small subscriptions to the Loan, and the notification in the current Gazette does not give the clear guidance that is necessary on the subject. It has been known, of course, from the day of issue that the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation has been open to receive applications for Loan scrip and the present notification in the Gazetfe, no understand, is intended to announce that the Bank is also open to do hote fer the small investor practically what the Post Office does at Home, What is printed in the Gazette is the notice insued by the Home authorities, and it would seem necessary to state that no sub- scriptions are being received by the local

2, MINDEN VILLAS, Kowloon, &-Roomed House with Tennis Court.

FOUR-BOOMED HOUSES ta Gordon Terrace and Salisbury Avenue, Kowloon,

FLATS in Nathan Road, Kowloon. A FLAT in Humphrey's Buildings, Kowlocus Apply 10--

HUMPHREYS ESTATE & FINANCE

Co., LTD., Alexandra Buildings. Hongkong, 17th July, 1915,

TO LEE.

Ho

TOUSES & CLIFTON]] GARDENS,

Conduit Road, OFFICES, facing the Harbour between the Hongkong Club and Post Office.

68, THE PHAT THE RETREAT." 31, WONG NEI-CHONG BOAD, GODOWNS, Now Panya, Kennedy Town, GODOWNS, * Wandat Road, Apply to

THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST- MENT & AGENCY Co, Lɛn. Hongkong, lat April, 1915,

[88

TO LET.

· Mails for Europe via Siberia close Brown, assisted by his French collangus, to-day at noon and at 3 p.ru.

acted as intermediary between the two forces and secured the suspension of hosti

The output of the Tronch Mines, Ltd.,lities. Both officers ran great risks, 45 from all sources for the month of July was picula 2,264.85.

At the early age of 30, the youngest brother of Mr. H. R. Phelips, of Hong kong, has been promoted major.

Mr. F. Grissell, A.R.I.B.A., of Hong- Fong, has joined the Artists' Corps with at view to taking a commission in the Army.

The Malay Mail states that over 300 men have left the Malay Peninsula to join the British Army. Ceylon's record is a' thousand at least:

Mr. Findlay Smith who has been to Japan for the benefit of his health, returned to Hongkong yesterday much benefitted by the trip.

Mr. Angus Sinclair, Messrs, Jardine,

OFFICES in Br. GEORGE's Burbina Money Order Office, applicants being Matheson & Co.'s Marine Superinten

Floor, Overlooking Harbour immediate pozesadozi.

Apply to

EFIWAN. TOuhe 2 Co Hongkong, 3rd December, 1914.

TO LET

-HOUSE In

Kansafarl." Terenai

15 Quiex's. Road Central.

• Kowloon,

THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST- MENT & AGENCY On, Tan, Hongkong, 23 March, 2015

referred to the Hongkong and Shanghai dent, leaves to-day by the Hachi-maru Bank. Thas the notification in the for Australia: on leave.

Gazette in regard to subscriptious A Chinese employed in the Dockyard through the Post Office" means that the Arsenal endeavoured to "steal, cake, and Hongkong and Shanghai Bark is pre- carry away from the Yard lbs. of pared to do this small Loan business paint. He had two tins apparently. through the London Post Office. When specially made for this purpose, for they this is generally understood the small were su designed that, tied one to each

and investor

The in Hongkong

the side, they fitted close to the body. Ontports will doubtless be as eager authorities were on the alert, however, the small investor has been at and the would-be thief was caught. At Home to show his patriotism in this the Magistracy yesterday he was sent to as well as in other directions,

prison for six weeks.

AS

they were frequently exposed to the fring of the troops. Except for their prompt intervention the city, which containel many British subjects, would have been pillaged and probably burnt to the ground.

INCREASED FACILITIES FOR

RIVER STEAMERS,

We are informed by Captain W. E. Clarke, the Secretary of the Hongkong, Canton and Macao Steamboat Company, that increased facilities for the River steamboat services have been granted. by the Authorities. River steamers that arrive before midnight at the examination. will be grounds, Western entrance, allowed to proceed to their respective wharves for disembarkation of passengers, This concession will be much appre ciated.

PETTY THEFTS.

The wireless operator of the Mexico City has complained to the police that some person stole from his cabin on Satur day a rolled gold lèver watch and abonat $11 in money.

Three hundred brass sheets, valood at 550, have been stolen from a shop in Shanghai Street The thief got into the --- shop by making a hole in the wall

A Chinees postal clerk, residing at No. 13, d'Aguilar Street, has reported that a thief stole from a box in his bedroom, while he was asleep, jewellery worth $400, an amber smoking pipe worth and $38 in money,