NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
WANTED.
MALL FURNISHED HOUSE or FLAT,
4 ROOMS, from November, on Peak or
Higher Levelk
Reply
"D.,"
Care of "Dally Press" Office. Hongkong, 14th September, 1015.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
[977
To sell by Pablle Anotion
THE Undersigned have received Instructions
(FOR ACCOUNT OF THE CONCERNED), TO-DAY (TUESDAY),
the 14th September, 1916, at 2.30 P.M., at their Sales Rooms, No. 8, Des Vony Road, Corner of Ice House Street,
A QUANTITY OF
ELECTRO-PLATE, BINOCULARS,
BAROMETERS, Exc., Ero,
Comprising:
Coffee and Tea Sets, Claret Jugs, Teart Racks, Saivers, Crust Stands, Gongs, Dish Covers, Elmuft Boxes, Heavily Plated Spoons and Forks, Batter Knives, Fish and Dessert Kaires and Forks, ots., Several Pairs Powerfal Binoculars, Opera Glasses, Barometers, etc., etc.
ON VIEW MONDAY. Terms --As usual.
HUGHES & HOUGH,
Auctioneers. Hongkong, 14th September. 1915. [976
HONGKONG COTTON SPINNING, WEAVING & DYEING CO., LTD. (IN VOL, LIQUIDATION),
TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all
who
above Company on 28th Coteber, 1914, and who have not yet applied for the corresponding allotment of shares in the YANGTZEPOO COTTON MILLS, LTD., Shanghai, to which they were entitled under an Agreement dated 26th October, 1914, that an application for an allotment is made to me on or before 17th September, 1918, the said shares will be sold without further notice.
C. BERNARD BROWN,
Liquidator, Alenudra Buildings, HONGKONG.
Hongkong, 3rd September, 1915,
$2,000 REWARD.
(901
WHEREAS at about 10 p.m, on the
6th September, 1915, two men, aged between 20 and 30 years, dressed in dark clothing and armed with daggers, attacked and stabbed a Chinese gentleman named EIU UN in St. Francis Street, Wanchai, A REWARD of TWO THOU SAND DOLLARS (89,000), will be paid by the undersigned to any person who shall give such information as shall lead to the arrest and conviction of the said two men.
(Sa.) C. MɑT. MESSER, Captsio Superintendent of Police, Hongkong, September 9th, 1915. [964
NOTICE.
ESSES. JARDINE, MATHESON M
& Co., LTD., have DISMISSED their Plese Goods Broker-AH SUN (YEUNG SUNG)—and he no longer represents them for) the Sale of any Goods,
Hongkong, 11th September, 1918. [968
NOTICE.
THE Master of the Rs. "MANAPOURI”- THE
hereby notifies that he will not be Bespon- sible for any Debts incurred by any Member of his Crew.
F. A. MAXWELL,
Master. Hongkong, 10th September, 1915.
WANTED.
[966
THE Services of NURSE or good travelling
THE Children is
olen pasangs to England.
Apply to-
INTIMATIONS
HONGKONG OLUB.
NOTICE.
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14TH, 1915.
THE YEARLY
THE TWENTY-EIGHTH HALF
DRAWING
85 OF DEBENTURES (1896 ft) of the HONG- KONG CLUB, Payable on THURSDAY, the 30th September, 1915, will be held in the Clab House a 11 o'clock, a.m., on MONDAY, the 20th September, 1915.
Bearers of Debentures are invited to attend the Deswing.
By Order,
E. DES VEUX, Bocretary. Hongkong, 10th September, 1915. [970
B.
NOTION
NY EUROPEAN, Non-Asistis or Indian
HOUSES TO LET.
TO LET
No MAGDALENE
THE PEAK, No. 1 and 6, TORRES BUILDINGS, Howloon,
Moderate rent. Ready for occupation,
Apply to
SPANISH DOMINICAN PROCURATION. Hongkong, 10th September, 1915. [003
TO LET.
HE Premises No. 68, SHAMEEN, B.C
Canton
comprising DWELLING HOUSE, GODOWNS and OUTHOUSES lately occupied by Messrs. F. BLACKHEAD & CO.
Apply to-
DAVID SASSOON & Co., LTD. Hongkong, 24th August, 1815.
alon.
Apply
TO LET.
[897
GOOD ROOMS. Immediate posses
PERCY SMITH, SETH & FLEMING. Hongkong, 20th August, 1915.
[875
INTIMATION
BY APPOINTMENT,
WATSON'S
STONE
GINGER-
some of the enemy's forces over to that side, but such criticism fails to take into account the fact that the ultimate object of the Allies is to win. If such an advance had been attempted in the unprepared con- ditions which still presumably prevail, it might well have ended in failure and use- less sacrifice of lives with nothing socom plished. The statement made some time age by a neutral observer, that Germany had massed the bulk of her forces on the eastern battle line and was holding the western line with an extraordinarily weak force, has not boon borne out by more ragent calculations, which place the Ges man forges on both frontiers
as pretty
Princoss Mary's Gift to the Volunteers who were serving in the local Corps on Christmas Day, 1914, are to be distributed at Headquarters at 6.15 this evening
returned to
Owing to a derailment at the Kowloon Railway Station on Sunday afternoon, the train by which golfers who had been play- ing on the Fanling course were to have the city could not propeed---The Cauto express was ordered to make a stop at Sheung Shui and the golfers entrained for Kowloon on this instead of the Insal,
The sailing of the M. M. steamera, of the 18th September and 2nd October for Europe have been cancelled on account sí 8.8 Cordillere being under repairs at The next outward s.s.
i equally divided. Moreover, it can hardly be presumed that the commanders of the British and French forces are without Yokohama,
BEER. knowledge of the strength of the army Magellan is to be stopped at Saigon on
Beer in the Far East.
opposing them, Had the enemy been a weak as alleged it is certain that the offon-
munitious would have been compensated for by the superiority in numbers. The patient attitude of the Commander-in- Chief is plain evidence that he is not at present in such a superior position as The real charm of Stone Ginger-Russian failure is, in fact, w warning of to warrant his acting on the offensive. The
A desiring to leave the Colony should apply NORMAN COTTAGE, No. 2, Peak Road, The only fermented Stone Ginger-sive would have been taken, as the lack of in writing for permission to do so to the Captain SUPERINTENDENT OF POLion, at leadi 48 hours before the intended hour of departure, giving name, nationality, age, sex, height and occupation of the applicant, and stating the name of the steamer or other vessel or the hour of the train by which the spplicant wishes to leave. Applicants should apply in person for their passen at the CENTRAL FOLION STATION between the hours of 9 AM to 1 pm, ned. 2 PM to 4 PM. daily.
Hongkong, 10th July, 1916.
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ΠΙΟ
NOTIUM,
TO LET A HOUSE i Observatory Villas
her arrival there for immediate return to France. Consequently the M. M. Co.'s firesteaner front Hongkong for Marseilles will be the Paul Lecat on October 18th,
Yokohama. contemporary that "the Right We are interested to learn from a
Hon. Sir Claude Severn, Colonial Secro- tary at Hongkong, has been enjoying the Beer is the flavour produced by the necessity of being fully prepared | Hakone."
romantic scenery of both Miyanushita and When the Colonial Secretary before venturing to make an advance, left, Hongkong less than a month ago he partial fermentation; without this How far the Allies on the western frontare was increly, the Hon. Mr. Claud Bovern, no Stone Ginger Beer can be said
The brief holiday seems to have brought him added dignities, but wo withhold our to be genuine.
congratulations until official confirmuation is received.
Kowloon, Apply to
ARRATOON V. APCAE & Co. Hongkong, 6th July, 1915,
1709
SAVE YOUR BLADES
GIVE YOUR RAZOR A NEW LEASE OF LIFE. Remember we do all kinds of
TO LET.
WHOLE or FART SHOP in Chater
grinding and adge making. We sharpen Clippers, Shears, Soinmore, Pocket Kalves, Surgical Instru-
Apply
CLARE & Co. Opticians Hongkong, 29th June, 1915.
£706
90 CENTS PER Doz.
75 Ctx.
per
Dosen
ments, elo:
WE SHARPEN EVERYTHING. CAMPBELL, MOORE & Co., LTD. Hongkong, 22nd July, 1916. (667
FRENCH LESSONS
G. MOUSSION.
13, MORAISON Hill Road,
NEW CARTRIDGES.
popular Engaiah
Binil Bores and Sista.
[692
Manufacturers
SMOKELESS POWDER and CHILLET SHOT. From No. 10 to 8380. at 86, 87 and $7.50 per 100. SPORTING REQUISITES and ATK GUNS in Variety,
Inspection: Invited.
WM. SCHMIDT & Cɑ.
Hongkong, 4th February, 1915 1509
...
LING & CO..
- 19, Queen's Boan CRYTRAL. FURNITURE AND PHOTO GOODS
STORE,
Photographia Goods of Every Description
In Stock.
Developing, Printing and Enlarging, Canton Marbles in Various jäädes.
Catarнown 1219.
Hongkong, 4th February, 1915.
Care of "Daily Press Office. (914
Hongkong, 7th September, 1915.
WANTED.
JAPANESE 31 years of age, Married,
Seeks position as General Work Assistant
or Bookkeeper. Experience on Accounting Staff of Bark and as Clork of Shipyard, Full Investigation courted. Balary to be settled after trial.
O. SAKAL, No. 11, D'Aguilar Street, Hongkong, 18th August, 1916.
TH
Write
FOR SALE.
[871
THE Halk of the former Revenue Stemmer "FETHOO" as it now lies in Canton Harbour. Offers may be sent to the-
COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS,
Canton.
[967
Canton, 9th September, 1915.
FOR SALE.
PACIFIC MAIL 8.8. Co.'s GODOWNS,
Noe. 1 and 2, counssted by
alleyway--located on Section B Marine Lot No. 243, Kennedy Town, Crown Rant $180.00 per annum, together with permanent STEEL FIER opposite Godowns, and upon which the Grown Eent is $300.00 per annum.
STEAM LAUNCH "AMERICA,” în frut alse sondition, having been stripped and thoroughly overhauled in 1914.
For further information apply to
R. C. MORTON,
{
Agent.
Ha gkong, sith August, 1915,
(083
DRINK
ALLSOPP'S
[516
BRITISH PILSENER
BEER.
(SOLE AGENTS:
CALDBECK,
MACGREGOR&C.
WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS.
15 Queen's Road Caurnal,
TO LET.
FFICES in Br. GHORGE's Building Bond Floor, Overlooking Harbour immediate persecurion, Apply Town A
SHEWAN, TÓMES & Co. Hongkong, 3rd December, 1914
Terra
A.
TO LET.
in Knutsford A HOUSE
APRILE HONGKONG LAND INVEST.
Kowloon.
MENT & AGENCY Co., LTD, ́Hongkong, 1st March, 1918
TO LET.
FOUR-ROOMED FLATS in Hanoi Road. Kowloon, Immediate possession; and FOUR-ROOMED FLATS in May. Road, Hongkong, with possession on or about 15th October next,English Baths and Kitchen Ranger, Modern Appointments throughout, including Hot and Cold Wa
Vater, Electric Light. First Class Water Carriage System.
FOUR-BOOMED HOUSES in Gordos Terraes and Salisbury Avenue, Kowloon, FLATS in Naiban Hoad, Kowloos. A FLAT in Humphrey's Buildings. Kowloon. IAN MOI, 16, Peak Road, ROOMED HOUSE, possession Novembar 15th.
Apply to
KUMPHREYS ESTATE & FINANCE
Co. LTD. Alexandre Buildings. Hongkong, 6th September, 1918.
[858
TO LET, ARPERVILLE, Garden Road, SEVEN HROOMS, Very Large Dining Room, immediate possession, house in excellent order,
Tennis Court and Garden.
Apply PERCY SMITE, SETH & FLEMING. Hongkong, 20th August, 1015. [876
TO LET. AROM 1st October next, OFFICES at 2, Connaught Road, at present in the occupation of Messrs. Dennys & Bowloy.
HOUSES in Broadwood Terrace. HOUSES & CLIFTON GARDENS, Condult Road,
OFFICES, facing the Harbour between the. Hongkong Cinb and Posh Offles.
58, THE PEAK THE PETREAT” 21. WONG-NELCHONG ROAD. GODOWNE, New Prays, Kennedy Town GODOWNB, as Wandal Bord, Apply elo,
THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST, MENT & AGENCY Co., Tan, Hongkong, 13th September, 1915.
香港中外新镪
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CHUNG NGỜI BAN PO
(China Daily Press),
PUBLISHED DAILY
Is the oldest and still immunorably die bast Advertising medium among the Native Community.
Established for over Fury XHAXS
Firculates largely throughout Southern China
Indo-Chins the
Teresa for Advertising (Transistion Ērse) mun
· be obtained nú the Offco, 10a, Dus Vaux Bond
or from the different Agents
· Doeminantu tennslated from er inte Clamical or Colloquial Chiassa.
WARE
out
to
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from a state of preparedness it is difficult to say. It may be that the blow which, in the KABEE's words, is "to make Europe tromble," will be struck before the Allies consider an advance advisable; it may even
There will be another aquatic fête at be that they are waiting for that blow with the Victoria Recreation Club's Baths on the object of allowing the Germans to beat Thursday evening, commencing at o'clock their strength in their effort An excellent programme has been arrang- break through the defences,
ed, and entries are numerous. There will much the same way ass the Japanese be a Ladies Nomination race over 100 wrestler maikes TISO of
the strength yards (handicap), for which there are 19 of his opponent to defeat him. In any entries. For the plunging event, there are case, however, it appears inevitable that 20 entries, and the handicaps are seated. the sufferings of Belgium must be increased There will also be exhibitions of high before they can be relieved; that the Ger- diving, water polo, etc. The Orchestra mans will not retire from the country with of the Sociedade Philarmonica will play out a severe struggle that will spread fur-selections of music. ther desolation. Judging from their
S. WATSON actions in the past the throat of the Ger- WELL-KNOWN CANTON
DEATH.
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OARSMAN DEAD.
the death of Mr. W. Imhoof, the well-known Many local rowers will-regret to hear of
The deceased entered the Peak Hospital onraman of the Canton Rowing Club.
moria, and, gradually sinking from the on Thursday suffering from double.
pnou- first, passed away yesterday about 1 p.m. Imboof was very members of the Royal Hongkong and well-known to the
Corinthian Rowing Clubs, he having stroked the Canton, crew in their contests against the Hongkong rowers on many occasions. The flags at the two Clubs wore own at half-mast yesterday out of respect of the deceased oarsman.
Mr.
mans to destroy Brussels in the event of their being compelled to retire from the & CO., LTD.,
city is not na idle one. Buildings in the Belgian capital are said to be mined is ÆRATED WATER MANUFACTURERS. readiness, and while it is not apparent what benefits would arise from such an act. of destruction, German ruthlessness has already been too plainly shown not to be accepted as a factor in the problem. It may, of course, be said that Germany will eventually have to pay for any further destruction that she causes, but there are many things which no amount of compensi tion can pay for, and these include, if the temper of the Belgian people be as report- ed, the sacrifice of many innocent lives. German "frightfulness" does not appear to have the effect intended, that of cowing Imboof was with the firm of Messrs. the people against whom it is directed. InT. E. Griffith, Ltd., of Shameen, Canton, whatever direction it has been used, its
The interment takes place at Happy
IMHOOF-On Monday, September 13th, 1916, at the Peak Hospital, Hongkong after a serious illness, W. HOOF, of T. E. Griffith, Limited, Shameen, Canton,
Funeral passes the Monument at 10.
a.m. to-day (Tuesday),
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Honekone Office:10a, Das Vœux Hoan 0.
LONDON ORPION: 181, FLEET STREET, EO.
The Daily Pre
Press
HONGKONG, SEPTEMBER 14TH, 1915.
result has been to increase rather than Valley this morning.
PRESIDENT YUAN SHIH KAI'S SCHOLARSHIPS.
As stated briefly in recent telegrams, public of China has founded five Scholar- His Excellency the President of the Re-
ships at the University of Hongkong. These Scholarships are of the annual valuo of $400 each, terable for five years,' and one will be awarded every year to a student of Chinese nationality.
The com- ditions of the award will be published an early data
allay the opposition to German domination, Such has been the case in Belgium, and UNIVERSITY OF HONGKONG. it is probable that when the end of the REFLECTIONS ON THE WAR German occupation draws near there will THE failure of the Russian army to main-the invaders which will add to the terror bo an insurrection of the people aguinar tain the position it had won at the cost of of the final scenes. Germany can never hard fighting is to be regretted, not only hope to expiate her crime by any amount for the sake of the Russians themselves but of compensation which she may be able also for the sake of Belgium. The ideal to pay, triumph for the Allies would be to occupy Germany without causing further destruc tion in Belgium, a country which has already suffered enough, and the only means by which this can be affected is by the invasion of Germany from the eastern or north-eastern frontier. The German . successes in the East have, however, post- poned any such operation for many months, and while the recuperative power of the Russian army is such that Germany can hardly hope to hold the new positions she
Mails for Europe vîá Sibería elos today at 11 am, and at 3 p.m.
Mr. E. H. Sharpe, K.C., has gone ou a short visit to Indo-China/
Mr. 0. H. Ritter, who has been the agent of the Pacific Mail Co. in Shang- hai, has joined the Standard Oil Cu
A number of women police have been
CHINESE BOY KNOCKED
DOWN BY TRAM,
FATAL ACCIDENT INVESTIGATED. The circumstanots attinding the death
has won for any length of time, it seems engaged in Peking to search the baggage of an eleven-year-old Chinese boy, who
of women travellers in the import tax
Even in China serious attention is being paid to aviation. We read in a Peking paper that sewnty-eight students took the examination of the Aviation School at Nanyuan the other day, and the President bas selected fifty of them
was knocked down by an electrio tram-car near Whitty Street on the 3rd inst, were investigated by the Corvoer (Mr. J. R. Wood) and a jury composed of Mesera. E. Des Voeux, J. Smirke, and J. J. Gosano at the Magistracy yesterday.
inevitable that the next effort to dislodge Germany must come from the West. All and octroi stations. the evidence goes to show that the Russian treeps made the utmost possible resistance to the German advance, and the conclusion to be reached, therefore, is that they were handicapped by circumstances over which they had no control-the chief of which was the lack of guns and ammunition. The German superiority in this rospect has been shown on all the fighting lines, and Russia cannot be blamed for lack of Preparation which she shared with her the Paciño Mail Steamship Company for across in front of the car, and was knock- Allies. We can only express admiration the five steamships redently acquired by for the troops which, fighting under such the Atlantic Transport Compony. conditions, have so stubbornly contested
cial circle in New York last month, seven According to reports current in finan
million dollars (gold) was the price paid
Evidence showed that the boy was engaged in sweeping rice from the road when tram No. 5 came along. The driver distant, and rang his bell and reduced saw the boy when about three cara' length the current The boy, however, ran right
od down. He was removed to the Govern- ment Civil Hospital, and died on the following day. There was a post-mortem
each position, and are now, happily, not
Thursday next, the 18th inst., is Presi-examination, and Dr. Hoore certified without good prospects of recovering at rodent Yuen Shih-kwi's birthday. He will death to be due to fracture of the pelvis distant dato much of the lost ground. Bome then be 56 years of age. A notification and rupture of the bladder. criticism has been directed against Russia's has been inserted in the Peking Govern.
Allies on the western front for their ment Gaseite that the President will not failure to come to her assistance by drawing accept any birthday congratulations.
The jury returned a verdict of Acciden tal Death, and exonerated the driver of
the car from blame,
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