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NOTICE

WE HAVE This Day authorised MR.

WARCHIBALU OKR LANG to Sign

PUBLIC

COMPANY

THE "STAR" FERRY COMPANY, LTD.

THE HONGKONG DAYLY PRESS. THURSDAY, MAY 25ra 1916.

the name of our Fitm în Hongkong and Chins.

of our firm in FongkongN EIGHTEENTH ORDINARY

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS

TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Day Authorised MK ANNUAL MEETING of this Company will We have This

JARDINE GEORGE MASON LAKIN to Sign the be held at the Offices of Messrs. name of our Firm by Procuration in MATHESON & Co., LT., on THUESDAY, the Hongkong and Chins

GIBE, LIVINGSTON & Cost of June, 1910, at Noox, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors Hongkong, 25th May, 1916. [734 together with Statement

The REGISTER or

of Accounts to

HOUSES TO LET

TO LET FURNISHED

TO. 5. THE PEAK SIX BOOMS, and Tennis Court: Within 10 minuten of

Apply

INTIMATION

WATSON'S

FINEST OLD

HA LAMMERT.

*1780

BROWN

TO LET

30th April, 1010 SHARES of the Com-Read Central (In Ios House Street). LUZON SUGAR REFINING COMPANY, pany will be CLOSED from SATURDAY,

LIMITED

(IN LIQUIDATION).

HAREHOLDERS residing Fast of Colombo are reminded that TODAY, 5th May, 1910, is the last day on which they can make application to the Liquidator for an exchange of their Shares for those of the MALADON SUGAR COMPANY in the manner already notitiod then

AR. LOWE, pa Liquidator, LUZON SUGAR RESINING CO, LTD.

2. (In Liquidation).

Hongkong, 25th May, 1916.

the 27th May, to THURSDAY, the 1st June 1916, inclusive.

By Order of the Board of Directors,

PHILIP R. WOLFF Acting Secretary,

Hongkong, 20th May, 1918,

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54% RUSSIAN INTERNAL SHORT TERMED LOAN OF 1916,

- for Rbls. 2,000,000,000.

HE Public is hereby informed

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THE

HONGKONG GYMKHANA OLUB. THESECOND GYMKHANA MEETING of tas Season will be held at Harry VALLEY on SATURDAY, the 27th instant, commencing at 345 E.M. A

The Charge of Admission will be $1 for others than Mombers of the HONGKONG JOCKEY CLCH OF GYMKHANA CLUB, AN

Soldiers and Bailors in uniform Half-Price.. The Committed Javite the Ladies Hongkong to be present.

Hongkong, 24th May, 1910.

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NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

FROM CALCUTTA, PENANG AND SINGAPORE.

THE Steamship

THE

*SHIRALA” having arrived from the above Ports, Consigness of Cargo are hereby in formed that all Goods are being landed At their risk into the lazardous and/or extra hazardous Godowns of the Hongkong and Howloon Wharf, and Godora Company, Ltd, whence and/or from the Wharves delivery may be obtained.

No Claims will be adesitted after the Grods have left the Godowns, and all Goals remaining andelivered after the 31mt last will be sut joet to rentownENDAN

No Fire Lanarance, has bean effected. Bill of Lading will be countersigned by

DAVID SASB00N & CO., LTD.

Agents

Hongkong, 24th May, 1916

PUBLIC AUCTION.

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HE Undersigned has received Instructions.

to sell by Public Auction, **

⠀⠀ OF MONDAY,

the 20th May, 1918, commencing at 11 A..

at the Toyo Kisen Krisiso 3 Godown

FFICES on at Floor No. 9, Queen'

Apply tomong

WILKINSON & GRIST

TO LET

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FFICES on 1st Floor, No. 3, Queen's Road

Central, at present in the occupation of The China Fire Insurance Co., Ltd.

apply to y

CHINA FIRE INSURANCE Co., IID.

TO LET

BUILDINGS. Reasonable rent. Apply 1

THE UNION TEADING Co., 5, Queen's Buildings.

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that the Subscription List toFFICES SOUND FLOOREN'S the above LOAN will be Closed on 26th May, 1916, and not as heretofore advertised.

as under:

The terms are as The Price of issue is 35%. The Loan is entirely free of Income Tax and of other taxations

The Loan is redeemable at par on Tet Februa Kussian Government to convert it a

1920, Russian style, without option O for the

at

an earlier datele half-yearly on the Ist

Coupons are payablə February and 1st August, Russian style. As interest on the above Loan runs from 1st/14th February, the interest carued on date of subscription must be taken into considera- tion and is to be added to the price of issue. The Russo-AsiaTIO BANK in Hongkong Is to accept applications for the above-

for

Mamont

Loutes will Special favourable rates. be Russian exchange, per

Paymen, may also be made in Ronbles. Applications will be wired to Petrograd free of telegraphic charges and commission.

40% only of the cost of the Bonds may be paid on application, the balance to be paid on receipt of the Bonds.

The Bank is also ready to gira overy facility to subscribers in the shape of advances against the scrips.

G. TISDALL Manager, RUSSO ABLATIO BANK

Hongkong, 15th May, 1918.

HAMBURG AMERIKA LINTE,

G PRIENA

HILL BERGDAHL & CO.,

FLORRIA

(IN LIQUIDATION).

NREDITORS are required to send in their

Claims against the above to the Under

(and afterwards at Messra, H. Scott & Co.signed, 2o. 6, Queen's Road Central, on or

Godown) Kennedy Town,

SUNDRY SHIPS GEAR,

ex 8.5, CHIYO MARU,” ***Comprising

Steam Winches, Boat Davits, Brass port Scuttles and frames, Brasi Baloon window frames and windows, Electric Fans and Lamps, Copper whistle and syren, Brass signal gun, Engine Room telegraphs and compasses, Electric water tight shutter box, Copper and Brass Steam Pipes, etc, etc.,

Bandes One Searchlight N.B. Further salos will be notified later. On View from FRIDAY, the 26th inst Catalogues on application. Terms ---Cash on delivery.

GEO. P. LAMMERT, Auctioneer,

Hongkong, 20th May, 1916

PUBLIC AUCTION.

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Underaigned has received instructions Uude

to sell by Public Auction,

Ox WEDNESDAY,

the 31st May, 1918, commencing at 11 AM, at the Toyo Kisen Kaisha's Godown (and afterwards at Mosers H. Skott & Co.'s Godown), Kennedy Town,

SUNDRY SHIPS GEAR AND FURNITURE

OK 8.8. "CHIYO Maru,"

Comprising:

Leather Covered Armchairs, Revolving Saloon Chairs on Iron Frames,

Wooden

Folding Chairs, Nickelled Brass Reclatesda, Iron Bank Frames and Mattressen,

Patent Folding Washstands, Oak Writing and Centro Tables Mirrors, C Coloured Glass Windows Mattresses

Rugs and Carpets,

On View from MoNDAT, the 20th inst

Catalogues on application,

TERMS: Cash on delivery.

GEO. P. LAMMERT, Auctioneer. E.

Hongkong, 24th May, 1916 (731

SET

FOR SALE:

VERTICAL MARINE ENGINES, with three cylinders of 15 inches, 24 inches and 40 inches diameter, with Condenser and Pumps, complete. Abo three

halge directing boxes, ons reducing valve, two discharge valves one set double saloty valves, one steam distributing valve chest with valves, one balkhead flange for shaft, one main injection valve, and one all having been spare.... condensers

on with the store-

formerly used in com giries. Built

maid engines

1,883 lbs

door

11904 and been in use

mly I months. Hardening Stool 1,877 1bs- A Tarning Steel. 928 lbe-Oval Chisel Steel.

3,806 Iba-Round Punching or during

Step

before WEDNESDAY, the 31st May, 1910

Dated the 12th May, 1916.

J. HENNESSEY SETH, ASAA

Liquidator.

BOARD AND RESIDENCE.

1805

IN Large House: convenient situation,

good outlook.

Comfortable Rooms, excellent cuisine. Moderate terma

Apply

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1714

NEI

FOR SALE

BHP. HORNBEY ACKROYD ENGINE complete with and stapled direct to ane 6 LAW. Continnons Current Shui Wound Dynam

of 50/70 volta

with shunt regulator.

Roy

ALSO ONE SWITCHBOARD ACCUMULATORS, DYNAMO, &c., complate with instrumenta for 100 Amps

For further particulare apply to-

LINSTEAD & DAVIS, Alexandra Buildings to [84

NOW ON SALE.

THE

DIRECTORY

AND

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FFICES in Princns Building.

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DAVENSHILL EAST Pak

Rondelag & Bone 3 Bass Roman

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DEACON, LOOKER DERGON

HALSTON.

TO LET

A SMALL RODOWN

BUILDING

80

PRINCE'S THE HONGKONG CENTRAL ESTATE

*For particulare, etc., apply

O

LTD.

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From 1st May

FFICES, 2nd Floor, St. George Bdlá-

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SHEWAN, TOMES & Co

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518

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THE COMMODIOUS DWELLING HOUBE, WIL Oboes Bervants" Quarters, ele, No. 14, SHAMɛzn, Candon, from 1si Jans, st prosent in the coenpation of the Imperial Ramian Consulate

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over all restraint, no civilization can ondure.

By way of alling up the tale of confusion, the early days of the Re public saw a threat from the Mohamme dans of Karsu and Turkestan who head ed by the recalcitrant Viceroy SHENG YUN, endeavoured to join bands with Prince ABNERLINGKUỆT 1a a movement for the restoration of the Manchu

Emperor. ******

EMPIRE DAY IN HONGKONG.

(Continued from page s.) POLICE RESERVE

ENTERTAINMENT.

To mark the occasion, the members of the Police Reserve, assisted by friends, gave a variety entertainment to the men of the Navy, Army, and Police stationed in the Colony at the Theatre Royal As the Republic became firmly estab last night. The Organising Committee, lished most of these questions died a with Chief Inspector d'Almada at their

BRANDY atural death, until the only dubious head, made excellent and complete ar-

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The Daily Pres

HONGKONG, Sår: May, 1916.

THE STATE AND RELIGION

IN CHINA

The Theatre was

The programme opened with a selection: by the land of the Police Reserse, followed by a humorous song in character by Trooper H. E. Relph (H.KVR),

point was the future of Confucianism.rangements, and the function was undeni (It is, perhaps, unnecessary to explain ably a great success. that the system to which this name is splendidly decorated with flags and applied is far older than CONFUOLUS; it bunting, and was completely filled with is, however, in his works that the old an audience representative of Stato religion of China finds its fullest branch of His Majesty' Services in the exposition:) It had been officially Colony. Special honour was accorded a abolished, but a movement in its favour number of men - how serving in the soon started, and a prominent scholar, Garrison who have seen active service at

the Frout Dr. CHEN HWANG CHANG, inaugurated a campaign for including it in the Con stitation which was then in process of being drawn up. The works of the Sago were once more admitted into the schools his birthday was officially recognized, and the climax came when Yuan Shin- Kai offered at the Altar of Heaven the

gets sacrifice of the winter solstice-a rite that had formerly been performed by the Emperor alone. It has been argued that this step inevitably paved the way for | brought the house down with two charm- the assumption of the purple-that after YUAN SHIH-KẠI had, at the wish of the people, performed a ceremony that had hitherto been exclusively an imperial prerogative, it was only a logical sequence that he should become Emperor. We can sareely necept this view, the two events were probably cognate, but

the interval of time between renders it doubtful whether one sprang from the

other, the monarchal movement seems to have been pressed by a different faction from that which impelled the worships ot the Altar of Heaven, and it is at least uncertain, whether the Emperor's post- tion at that ceremony was monarchal or

Aman

patriarchal whether he performed it as the Son of Heaven or as the father of

his people. In latter event, the fune tion was purely representative, and could be performed by an elected representa- tive as well as by an hereditary one, and some colour is lont to this view by tár fact that on occasion tinder the Manchus

CAREER ze eene the Emperor would depute someone to

perform the ceremony on his behalf. "But, without going into subtleties of this kind, enough hes been said to show the uncertain position of religion in the State organization of the Republic and it is clear that this cannot continue in definitely. As far as we know, nong of the revolted provinces has reverted to the "Puligious question, but, in any case, we think that the re-establishment of the old State religion of the Manchus and of the earlier dynasties will be found to be ACME fraught with so much difficulty that the experiment will be dropped, and that the strict equality of religions that has been so often promised will then become an Cavecomplishod fact,

which carned for hin an enthusiastic recall, His encore contribution “What vor do e luv Oi," was equnlly prvular Miss Camilla Castro gave a sympaéto rondering of Dusk, and the shadows falling," for which there was an insistent recall, and Mrs. Villiers Smyth veritably

iug songs. Surgeon Lloyd, R.N., gained generous applause for his contribution at the piano. The well-trained voices of Messrs. W. B. Cawsey and AJ England blended pleasingly in Excelsior, and they richly deserved their hearty recall A promising young pianist, Miss Esther Xavier, played Liszt's Rhapsodie No. 12, and also obliged with an encore piece. An unique contribution was Pathan song with Rabab and Tabla (Indian musical instruments) by Inspec- tor Sirdar Khan (H.K.PR), Crown- Sergi Mir Alum Khan (R.N.YP.), and Roshan Din. The concert programme concluded with an illuminated Indian

club-swinging solo by Trooper Relph, and

SAMPAI.

an excellent selection by the Orchestra

of the Police Reserve. The lady contri- butors were presented with baskets of flowers.. Trooper

George Grimble (HKAL) provided the accompani- ments.

The second part of the programme coin- prised two boxing contests of four rounds. exch, wrestling bouts, and exhibitions, of fencing and wrestling For the boxing. Commander C. W Beckwith acted as Referee, with Dr C Forsyth and Staff Inspector J. C. Wilden (H.E.P.R.) as Judges,

The first boxing bout was between P.-c. (R.) B. Ismail, better known as Jackson, and Lance-Corpi Jones, of the 4th | K.8.L.I.. The latter administered severe face in the first two rounds. The con punishment to his opponent's head and

stable, however, took his . gruelling ex- ceedingly well, and with Jones tiring in the second and third rounds rapidly piled on points and was ultimately declared the winner. Jones was obviously not in the best of condition, while the climatic conditions were a all against chin He practically exhausted himself purching lamail's hard head, and was unable to cope with the other, man's recovery is the two

It was the be

of the torante fight.

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mixing it willingly men PO (R) 501, Maher (Light weight Champion) opposed; another well-known A mail for Europe via Siberia closes Johnson) in the second fight. Usuff local boxer PCR) 621 AH, Laur

to-day at 3 p.m.

ONE of the most interesting features in the development of China during the last few weare has been the varying atti tude of the State towards, religion, and it is diffcult to believe that the subtle changes in this respect have not been cognate with changes of political theory. Under the Manchua, a general religious This did not pre- tolerance was the

clude the parsecul

converts and the

second Gymkhana meeting of the burning of Christian churches, it is true, but these acts were not officially coun

season will be held at Happy Valley on tenanced by the State, which claimed to Saturday, the 27th inst., commencing at welcome all creeds alike, though thera | 3.45 p.m. Hoexisted a State religion which, for want:

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of a better name, 18 known as Confucian This religious system was intimate bound up with the Manchu rule the Emperor had to make periodic offerings at the Altar of Heaven, the officials had to perform the due rites at the local shrines and in the temples of departed heroes The revolution came, and this system, with everything else monarchal, Was swept away, and so far did the iconoclastic zeal of SUN YATSEN and bis followers carry them that even the writ ings of CONFUCIUB were sndez er 28 malorus, For thing was an chate Ve saw the

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Mesars - Gibb, Livingstone & Co., announce that from to day Mr. Archi bald Orr Lang has been authorised to sign the name of the firm in Hongkong and China and that Mr. George Mason Lakin has been authorised to sign per procuration.

Bir William Rees Davies, the Chief Justice, is going to Japan for a holiday in a few days, and during his absence the Puisme Judge, MrHHJ Gom- pertz, will discharge the duties of Chief

has a tremendous reach and Maher adopted the only tactics that could gain him the fight, and got to close quarters as often as possible. He was superior both in offensive and defensive, and his- his opponent, and invariabhrought ruales, and clever in fighting bewildered him points. Usuff seemed reluctant for take the offensive, and Maher, did most of the actual fighting. He was the su perior boxer in all the four rounds, and the verdict was always his His win waS

cups very popular Small silver presented to Ismail and Maher, the winders

were

Japanese sailors from II.J.M.B. Suga gave an exhibition of fia-jitsu, and the two matches were won by Asada and Iguchi respectively A Japanese officer acted as referee. A fencing exhibition, also by Japanese, evoked much interest and no little amusement. The winner was Yamamoto.

In the wrestling bouts PC Chanan

Sepoy Khair

Din beat Shah Ins74th Punjabis, and

Cedefeated Sepoy Dela war Kasa, both of the 18th Infantry

A programme fill of interest and Justice, and Mr. F. A Hazeland will be amusement was concluded with the sing-

vesting of the National Anthem an transferred from the Magistracy to the for the Police Reserve.

and cheers

Summary Court

ROYAL HONGKONG GOLF CLUB

RESULT OF YESTERDAY'S CUP

eighteen

bogey against

upf

The entertaiment was preceded by dinner at the King Edward Hotel given by a member of the Police Reserve to men now serving in the Royal Engineers and the Royal Garrison. Artillery who have served at the Front in the present war: Staff Inspector (Re- serve) Wilden presided, and gave the loyal toast, and the toast of A" Our guests: In the course of a few well-chosen words 40 expressed the sense of admiratio felt at the deeds of the men at the Front, i which their guests had witnessed and had participated in, and the gen

host

to the

fall to the ground, if liter