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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

NOTICE TO MARINERS.

ITEAMSHIP “AMERICAN" (French) TOOK FIRE and SANK on the 26th September, 1918 at 9AM

Position of Wreck One Mile West of North Point, East Brothers. About six fent of runst is above surface at half tide.

CW. BECKWITH,

Commander, RN. Harbour Master, &c.

Harpur Department,

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES

THE P. & O. S. N. Co.'s Steaiter

"NOVABA"

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Arrived Hongkong on 26th Sept., 1916, FROM BOMBAY, COLOMBO AND

STRAITS,

Consignees of Cargo ly the above-named vessel are hereby informed that their goods ar being handed and placed &T TUMX Risk in the Hongkong

and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company's Godowns at Kowloos, where eat Consignment will be sorted out Mark by Mark wed delivery on be obtained as the Goods are lauded,

The vessel brings on Cargo:

From London, &c., or a "lores"

and "Khyber,"

Frem Persian Gulf, ex as. B. I. B. N.

and B. &. P. 8. N. Co.'s Stɛsmors,

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 1916.

INTIMATIONS

VICTORIA RECREATION CLUB,

ANNUAL AQUATIC SPORTS will be held on THURSDAY, Fenc, 28th FRIDAY, Sept. 29th, and SATURDAY, Sept. 30th, 1916, commencing on the first two days at 4:30PM, and on

Satur dny, nt 4 P.8. kenda Band in attendance on SATURDAY.

Admission 81, or 83 for the three days; Ladies 50 cents Children, half-prices Soldiers and Sailors, 2 cents.

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THE HONGKONG STEEL FOUNDRY COMPANY, LIMITED.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

HOUSES TO LET

TO LET AT THE PEAK.

FURNISHED HOUSE.

Apply

A ̈G, HEWLITT, Architect. 2o, Queen's Road Central, [1150

TO LET.

AL OFFICE in Alexandru

Buildings, Cheap rental: Apply

Care of "Daily, Freas" Office. 1117

OFFICES IN HOTEL MANSIONS.

INTIMATION

CIGARS.

uttered a remark which his countrymen, Among the passengers who returned to no doubt, found difoult of digestion, the Colony yesterday by the P. & O. Com- when he asserted that the failure of the pany's mail str. Nonre was Mr. G Allies to end the war speedily was due | Grimble from Singapors. The Novara to the sins of the English people. If it also brought Mr. C. Howitt, Mes, and had been an indictable offence to bring | Miss Phillips, and talented Company of such a charge, the Magistrate concerned artistes. would, no doubt, have dealt somewhat

The French coasting steamer American- hardly with the BISHOP.. but these who took fire and ank yesterday The wreck differ from the Bister and we expect is situated one mile west of North Point, they far exceed those who agree with him East Brothers. About six feet of mast is must recognise his courge in this call above the surface of the water at half in-ng the conduct of his countrymen in ide. The cause of the outbreak is un- question. Whatever our religinis views, known, The local brigade were called to we must recognise that the Banor has the scene of the fire early yesterday morn

perfect right to express his opinions.ing, but when the fire-float arrived little One of the great dangers in that upcould be done in the way of saving

the vessel, which heaval of society known as war is that

burnt out before it sank it, leads more or less to the suppression of individuality. The greatness of the boat of small tonnage. She carried a American is very oldcoasting er sis demands common action, and general cargo, the majority of which was

A connoisseur knows that a good Cigar in bad condition is no better that an different Cigar in good condition.

THE SIXTH ORDINARY YEARLY LET, from 1st October, 1918, Four that Cigars should be kept in a specially

MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS in the above Company will be held at the Company's Office, St. George Building, Hongkong, on SATURDAY, the 30th Sapt, 1916, at 11,30 . for the purpose of presenting the Beport of the General Mansrers and Statement of Account to 31st May. 1016.

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 15th to the 30th September, both days inclusive.

GORDON & Co.,

General Managers. Hongkong, 15th September, 1916, [1145

Optional Goods will be landed here unleN PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATE NO.

Instractions 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 Logaranes will be efeated by me is any case whatever.

Damaged packages must be left in the Godowns for examination by the Consignees and the Company's surveyors, Moern. GODDARD and Douglas, at 10 AM. on MONDAYS and THURSDAYS, 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 Goods have left the Godowns,

E. V. D. PARE, Acting Superintendent.

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S.S. “CORDULLERE,” COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.

NOTICE.

NONSIGNEES of Cargo from London in

Csection with above Steamer are hereby

luformed that their Goods with the exception of Opium, Treasuro and Valuables are being landed and stored at thair risks into the hazardous and/or extra hazardowe Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Ltd., at Kowloon, whence delivery may be obtained immediately after landing.

Optional Cargo will be forwarded on unless intimation is received from the Consignees "before Noox To-DAY, requesting it to be landed Lers.

Bills of Lading wil be countersigned by the Undersigned, Goods remaining unclaimed after THURSDAY, the End Och, at Noon," "will be subject to rent and landing charges.

All Claims must be seni in to me on or before the 5th Oct., or they will not be recognized.

All damaged packages will be examined or THURSDAY, the Smil Oct., at 10 AM.

No Fire Insurauca has been affected.

P. THOMAS.

Agezt.

G.

R.

-SANITARY BOARD OFFICE. HONGKONG To the OWNERS OF DOMESTIC BUILDINGS.

TAKE NOTICE that under No. 5 of the DOMESTIC CLEANLINESS and VENTILATION BYE-LAWS (as amended), every "Domestic Building or part of such Building within the WESTERN Division of the City of Victoria, and the EASTERN Division of Kowloon and New Kowloon, occupied by Members of more than one family, except those within the European Reserva tion or in Kowl south of Austin Bond or those parts of a Domestic Building used as Shop, Office or Godown. must be CLEANS ED LIMEWASHED THROUGHOUT by the owners during the months of Os ober und November,

N.B. The word "throughout" used in this Notice means that the Houses should be Lime- washed in respect of all the Walls of each Room, all Cubicles, Partitions, Stair Casings and Stair Linings, all Ceilings and the Undersides of Roots in Main Buildings, Offices and Servants" Quarters and inclusive of Verandahs.

The Backyard must have its containing Walls Limewashed up to level of the First Floor.

Carred, Painted or Polished Woodwork in good condition, however, need not be Lime- washed, but must be Cleansed,

The board is prepared to Lámewaah FREE OF CHARGE limited number of Buildings in these Divisions. OWNERS weo desire to avail themselves of this offer should apply in writing to the Secretsry on or before the 7th of October.

Cheles among applicants will be in the absolute discretion of the President. -------

The EASTERN Division of the City of Tioteria is bounded on the West by Gilman Street and Feel Street.

Kowloon is divided into the Eastern rad Westera Divisions by Nathan Road and a straight line drawn from the North end through the Yaumati sercice reservoir to the Northern Boundary of Kowloon.

W. BOWEN ROWLANDS;

Becretary. Dated this 25th day of September, 198.

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Large Connecting ROOMS on the Third Floor of Hotel Mansons, facing Blake Pier. At present occupied by the Doar MERCIAL UNION ASSURANCE COMPANY,"

For particulars apply to

MANAGER, HONGKONG HOTE

TO LET

(1090

NOPEAR

TOS 0 and 10, MOUNTAIN VIEW GODOWN, No. 111, Praya Fast, Storage

Apply

900 tona.

M. J. D. STEPHENS,

18, Bank Buildings.

TO LET.

From 1st November next.

(1097

TALATS in EWO, MESS, No. 8, THE

PEAK

HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.

TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that 43/713, dated Hongkong, 17th February, 1908, for One Share numbered 92518 Registered in the name of Miss SABAH DUNGAN FISKEL has been LOST or STOLEN, and should this Certificate not be produced to the Bank before the 30th September 1916, a new Certificate for the Shure will be issued and the aforesaid Provisional Certificato No. 48/713 will be thereafter treated by this Corporation as Null and Void.

By Order of the Court of Directors,

N. J. STABB,

Chief Manager. Hongkong, 1st September, 1916,

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HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB.

THE on SATURDAY, THE HALF-YEARLY MEETING of

the 7th October, 1916, at 12 o'clock Noor, al the Offices of the HoxAKONG JOCKEY CLUB, on the ground floor of the. HONGKONG CLUB ANNEXE, Cluster Road. By Order,

T. F. HOUGH.

Clerk of Course: Hongkong, 22nd September, 1910. [1175

· UNIVERSITY OF HONGKONG.

MATRICULATION, SENIOR AND JUNIOR EXAMINATION.

TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the

MATRICULATION, SENIOR AND

JUNIOR LOCAL EXAMINATIONS will

bo hold on the following dates - MONDAY, December 11th-December 18th,

1916.

Arrangements will be made to hold the Examinations at any town where a suflicient. number of candidates wish to offer them- κρίτες,

Candidates must send in their entry forms, together with the Fee ($10 Hongkong Currency) to the Registrar of the University on or before October 2nd.

Five prizes of 9100.00 each (Hongkong Currency will be awarded to the successful candidates who obtain the highest marke Candidates who secure prizes must enter the University on January 3rd, 1917, and must reside in one of the Hostale directly managed by the University.

The Examinations will be conducted according to the Rules and Syllabus given in the printed "Regulations for the Senior and Junior Local Examinations and for the Matriculation Examination, 1916.”

Entry forms may be obtained from the Registrar, Hongkong University.

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Apply Property Office,

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., LTD. [1095

TO LET

SMALL GODOWN in PRINCE'S

For particulars. eto, apply THE HONGKONG CENTRAL ESTATE

LTD.

£85

A HALLINGDOWN

TO LET

LODOWN in Duddell Street Light and Moderate rant

Airy Offices overlooking Statue Square.

For rent and other particulars apply to

Care of Daily Presa" Office (940

TO LET. From 1st May,

OFFICES, 2nd Floor, St. George's Build-

Apply 10---

SHEWAN, TOMES & CO

TO LET.

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OFFICES on 1st Floor, No.3, Queen's Road Central, at present in the occupation of The Chins Fire Insurance Co., Ltd.

Apply to- CHINA FIRE INSERANCE Co., LTD. [629

TO LET.

TO 4, DES VEUX ROAD CENTRAL,

First Floor.

THE COMMODIOUS DWELLING HOUSE, with OBoes, Servants' Quartoms, etc., No. 14, SHAMERN, CANTON, from 186 June, at present in the occupation of the Imperial Russian Consulate.

Apply to

DAVID JASSOON & Co, Tren, [425

TO LET

FFICES at 2, Connaught Road. OFFICES in King's Baildings. BOUSE In CLIFTON" GARDENS, Condult Road.

Now, 1, and 2, WEST END TERRACE, CANTON. Apply

It is therefore of the utmost importance

prepared place which will aid them to mature, and at the same time protect them from the damaging effects of a humid atmosphere such as prevails in this Colony during the Summer Months.

We have recently constructed a Large Drying Room for Cigars which ensures to Customers buying from us Cigars in First Class Condition.

Brand for brand our Cigars, besides being the Cheapest in the Market (as ro ference to our Price List will show), aro. the best.

We keep a varied assortment of Brands of the following Factories always in Stock:-

A.

LA CONSTANCIA,

LA COMMERCIAL

AQUILA DEL MUNDO,

COMPANIA GENERAL.

LAINSULAR.

S. WATSON CO., LTD.,

CIGAR MERCHANTS, BONGKONG.

TELEPHONE 016

BIRTH."

The Daily Press.

HONGKONG 27TH SEPTEMBER, 1918.

THE VALUE OF INDIVIDUALITY.

mon action demands the suppression di individuality and submission to the com: inen will. Such submission is in full Evidence in Britain today. We have seen two opposing parties in Parliament lay aside they contentions and join, together in the common cause. We have. seen the great political questions which

saved.

was practically

The

"MOST COWARDLY ASSAULT.” HONGKONG CIVIL ENGINEER CHARGED WITH ASSAULTING

A "BOY

assault on the boy It is one of the You have been guilty of a cowardly, were agitating Britain when the war

worst cases I have had before me in the broke out laid aside as of small moment; we have even seen attempts to settle them Magistrate, at the Hongkong Magistracy Courts," said Mr. J. R. Wood, the on a compromise. We have seen the yesterday when imposing a fine of 830 on. Press of England also fay aside its polian European named Castlemain who was charged with assaulting a boy in his tical differences and fall into agreement employ. that the conduct of the war is the sole that he commenced working for defend- The complainant's story was to the effect standard of criticism that can be applied ant on the 18th inat as

a cook and to the Government. We have seen the house boy. He worked for defendant for two or three days, during which time ho people united, high and low, in working was treated all right, defendant allowing for one object, sinking all individual him to go out." On the 21st, defendant. fealings to this end. As is usually the went out and witness also went out to get his morning meal. Defendant did. case with generalisations, all these state- not return until 3.30 p.m. Complainant mente are true, but not quite true;windows, and get defendant acme whisky was told to close up all the doors and labour still struggles against capital to drink. Defendant laid himself down spasmodically, there are recalcitrants in and started to read a book. About five. the political ranks, and even, it is whis'clock the witness asked to be allowed. to go out to get his meal, and the request pered, occasional discord in the Cabinet. was refused. Half an hour later he told But if the suppression of individuality defendant that he must go out, as ho has not been complete actually, relatively asked him to have a drink, and when he was feeling hungry, Defendant then it gives an impression of completeness. refused he beat him on the head and tied By some this general agreement will be him up with a rope, placing it round h's wrists, and round his waist He cried welcomed as a sign of earnestness, and out and made a lot of noise Defendant as a state of things which might well be and, baring his back, flagged him with his took off his (complainant's) trousers, extended after the war to the advantage beit for five minutes. He was beaten so of the country. It will be argued that much that he could not remember any Britain will have to work hard when tied up from 5.45 until 9.30, and his more. Complainant added that he was peace. has been restored to re-establish body was all broken up." her economic position, and that this

out a summons,

Subsequently the matter was reported to the Police who advised him to take

Questioned by defendant, complainant deniert the theft of shoes or money,

TAYLOR-On September 25th, at the would be accomplished much more easily

Royal Naval Hospital, Hongkong, to Surgeon and Mrs. BASIL TAYLOR, & if all differences of opinion were laid

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aside and a machine-like regularity in-

PS Macdonald spoke to going to de PONGKONG OPPION: 10A, Dza Veux Rois, C. troduced into, the social and economic fendant's house following a report by LONDON OFFICE: 181, FLEET STREET, E.C.life. This, as a matter of fact, is just complainant. Defendant was not solver, what has been done in Germany, and it which he had been struck. When charged, and complainant pointed out a belt with may be argued that it was the suppres defendant did not deny or admit the sion of individuality which has led Ger offence. He merely said he had got a many into her present desperate posiWitness examined complainant and foun

charge against the boy of stealing $20. Pon Military rule in Germany has long some red marks on his wrists. On his been engaged in turning out men of right thigh there were bruises and abra certain type of thought and feeling, and Defendant's evidence was to the effect has so far succeeded that the small re- that he engaged the boy on September mains of individuality fo

18th on trial. The boy lived out. The to be found boy said his name was Ah Lee and that IN the heat of a great crisis we are

among the political parties hae notho had been at the Hongkong Hotel. He often in prone to brush away those

proved strong enough to stem the tide also said he was very hard up and want criticisms and dissentient views which of the popular will. There are a few so hard that witness took him on. On ed work badly. It was because he begged seem to us like the voices of the weak

the 1st inst. he returned home from the hearted and Lorous, why for their own

had fever and had taken 20 grains of King Edward Hotel at about 4:30. He unmediate good are ready to barter away

quiaine. He took off his coat and wont all the principles they have formerly,

to lie down in his cubicle after drinking same neat whisky. He fell asleep and consciously or unconsciously, held. Yet

was wakened up by a person unlocking. it must be acknowledged that those who

the door very stealthily. He got up and oppose the popular will, mere especially

saw complainant in the act of locking at a time when it has reached a fervour

tion was the fact that complainant was the door, but what attracted his atten seldom attained in history, have the tortures of a nation finding itself. Wa wearing a pair of nearly new Walk- courage of their opinions. He can hardly. cannot therefore look with any he entled a coward who ventures to ex-placency on a social state which pays for press unpopular views at such a time, its smooth working by loss of individua THE THIRTIETH and FINAL HALF and we have no sympathy with the rough ity among its members. Such a nation of HIS MAJESTY THE KING, for one forthor YEARLY DRAWING of 136 DEBEN jokes and rougher horse-play with which may have no history, but its happiness

TURES of the HONGKONG CLUB (1896 isaue $100 each) was held in the Club House the expression of such sincere vievs is is a doubtful quantity. Britain has to on FRIDAY, the 22nd Sept, 1018, when too often-net. Even the conscientious pay dearly for the war, but she would the following Debentures were drawn for Redemption:

objecter shows courage when he ventures pay still more dearly if in any way she 13502 860 1398 1883 to claim that which the law allows him, lost those characteristics which have Witness accused the boy of stealing

1422. 607 862.

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for it is evident to him that in so doing enabled her to attain her present -868 14911709- 885 1498 1718 he lays himself open to all manner of position to 880, 1505% 1749 203 1514 ..1764 027 1510

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PUBLIC AUCTION.

PARTICULARS and CONDITIONS of

the letting by Public Auction Sale, to be held on MONDAY, the 2nd day of October, 1916, at 3 r., at the Offices of the PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, by Order of HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR, of One Lot of CROWN LAND at Kowloon, in the Colony of Hongkong, for a term of 70 years, with the option of renewal si CROWN BENT to be fixed by the Sarveyor

terin of 75 years.

PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.

No. of Bale.

Kowloon Inland

Registry Xo.

Market, Yauminti,

Locality.

Bondars

envorments. (Approximate.)

Contents

Square feet

Aneva Reat.

Upast Prise,

1.

2

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2,970 190 20,610.

about

#

47

240

NOTICE.

STEMSSEN & CO. HA. SIERS,

O. STRUCKMEYER,

F. DANIELSEN.

R. STUTZKE.

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who have made themselves heard above the popular glamour, but their influence has proved quite inadequate to interrupt the working of the military machine. As an example of a non-military State where, again, individuality has been sup- pressed, we have only to turn to China, which is suffering all the dangers and

com

over boots belonging to witness. At downstairs, He jumped up and noticed" the same time be beard seme one walking that his cont, which had been hanging from its place.

nside his cubicle, had been removed pockets and found that some small He felt in the

change, a 810 nước and a 95 note bad been taken Witness asked the boy why he had got his shoes on, and he replied thut, he was taking his own to be repair the money. At first he (defcudant) was going to take him to the Police Station, but on second thoughts he decided there. would be very Ittle satisfaction in that, so he took him by the back of the neck,

A mail for Europe vid Siberia closes stung him on to the landing, ran him to-morrow at 3 p.m.

The Hon. Treasurer

acknowledges

down half a flight of stairs, and told bin not to return, LA, ATRAK

Mr. Wood-The Sergeant says you had been drinking!--Most assuredly. I lind

annoyances-even of insults and this not only from the general public but from the judicial officials who are appointed to decide whether his objections are valid. Of late the English papers have with thanks the following donation to the the fever and had taken quinine, but I been filled with witticisms emanating. Nethersole Extention Fand per Mr. Chan was perfectly rational. from the Bench and directed against Siv Ki: - Balance proceeds theatrical stated at which defendant exclaimed.→→ The Magistrate then imposed the fine these unfortunate individuals, who are performance, $12.24.

in a position which forbids them adopt- ing similar tactics at the expense of the Bench Judicial wit is always of very doubtful quality and sometimes in very dubious taste, and it seems to us never T. E GRIFFITH, LIMITED. A

ANY persons, having Claims against the and win RAF BARKING CORPORATION worse applied than when it is used

above who not already lodged AND ON same with the Liquidators are requested to SATURDAY, the 30th Sept, 1816, in ex against some person whose sole offence Ice Tographic introgresent

Accordance with Telegraphic instras present same to the Undersigned before 30th change for surrender of same.

By Order, A

is that he holds views that are at variance charge to T. E. Gaifriza, Lintzen.

E. DES VOUX, with those of the vast majority. The

Becretary Hongkong, 22nd September, 1918, [1176 BISHOP of Hongkong, in a recent sermon,

H. SUTTON.

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ALEX ROSS

& Cos Liquidators of the above. F108%

$3070

His Worship Yes; and you are order- We are informed by the Hon. Mr. Eed to pay the boy: $10 compensation; or,

R. Hallifax, hon. sec. to the War Chari- in default, you will go to prison for six weeks. Tell me exactly what your occu- ties Committee, that Messrs. Meerkamp pation, is.

& Co., of Manila, have made a donation Defendant-I was employed with the of pipe tobacco, weighing 800 lbs., to the Asiatic Petroleum Company until quite War Charities Committee for issue to recently, when I resigned, and since then tobacco is being sent through Messrs. for Chinese, surveying, etc. At presentas British forces through their agency. The I have been doing contracting work Shewan, Tomes & Co. to London to I am getting very little money and I Major J. M. Atkinson, R.A.M.C., and shall require time to pay the fine Mr. Murray Stewart, who will be request- Defendant was removed in police cus ed to arrange for its distribution: tody until he could find the money.