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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

TO LET-FULLY FURNISHED During August und September. 70.149, PEAK (Magazius Gap), 5-Roomed

Bangalow, Moderate rental Apply to...

Box 23, Care of "Daily Pross" Office. (865

TO LET.

FROM "187 OF Avgust,

NE LARGE ROOM with verandab, for bachelor or married couple. First level. With or without or partial board,

Apply to

"B."

Care of" Daily Prom" Office.

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VICTORIA THEATRE.

TO-NIGHT (Monday July (3rd) TO-NIGHT THE CAMEOS

Will give their Becond Performance in Hongkong, #4 9.15 P.M.

SEASON OF BRILLIANT COMPANY OF

THE

TRIS

PRESENT

ARTISTES WILL EXTEND OVER THE WHOLE OF THIS WEEK.

TO-NIGHT

the Performance with Conclude with a Burlesque entitled,

"OUR BABY."

ENTIRE CHANGE OF PROGRAMME AVERY NIGHT.

INTIMATIONS:

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, JULY 28RB, 1927,

THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST- MENT AND AGENCY CO., LTD.

N INTERIM DIVIDEND of THREE A AND A HALF DOLLARS per Share for the six months ending 30th June, 1917, will bo Payable on THUESDAY, 26th July, on which date Diridand Warrents" may be obtained on application at the Company's Offos, The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from WEDNESDAY, the 18tb, to THURSDAY, the 26th July (both days inclusive), during which period no Transfer of Shares can be registered.

By Order of the Board of Directors,

A. SHELTON HOOPER,

Secretary,

Hongkong, 10th July, 1917.

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THE WEST POINT BUILDING

COMPANY, LIMITED.

N INTERIK DIVIDEND of THREE DOLLARS per Share for the ale months ending 30th, June, 1917, will be Pag | sble on THURSDAY, 26th July, on which date Dividend Warrants may be obtained on application at the Company's offlon."

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from WEDNESDAY, the 18th, to THURSDAY, the 26th July (both

deys inclusive), during which period no Transfer of Shares can be Begistered.

By Order of the Board of Director, r

A. SHELTON HOOPER,

Secretary.

Hongkong, 10th July, 1917

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| RUSSIAN 5% INTERNAL LIBERTY LOAN 1917.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN

that the RUSSO-ASIATIC [B_NK, HONGKONG, IS READY TO RECEIVE FURTHER SUB- Booking at NOUTKIE'S Prices. 53, 82 & 31.SCRIPTIONS TO THE ABOVE LOAN UP TO THE 28th JULY, 1917.

(Bldiers and Sailor Half Prica to Pit}

FOR SALE.

DO NOT MISS A GOOD OPPORTUNITY.

1867

BEAN and Nut OLL MILL PLANT is

perfect working order for Sale at next to

sorap-iron price.

Please address enquirim to--

"K.."

Care of" Daily Prem" Office.

FOR SALE.

AUXILIARY YES

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aft

G. TISDALL

Manager,

¦

AUCTIONS

PUBLIC AUCTION,

THE Undersigned have received instructions from the Executors of the late Capt. W, L. CASTEE to sell by Public Auction,

ON THURSDAY,

the 36th July, 1817, 11:230 pm, at No. 6

Stewart Terrace,

THE WOOLN, OF THE

VALUABLE

HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE &

thorsin cruatsmed, Consisting of 1- HALL Toakgood. umbrella stand and bai zack, wido falile&u,

DRAWING ROOM-A suite of upholstered furniture including Chesterfield sofa and arm. chains with "oretonne covers, teakwood curio esbinete, booksuses, writing table and four-fold Borson, and a number of good Japanese water colours

and a for pieces of blackwood, DINING ROOM-Teakwood Chins oup board, and side table, extension dining table and shaira glasa fire sorpen pictures, also blas and gold dinner service, de

robes and chest-of-drawer, toilet sots, and bath room requisites.

INTIMATION

BY APPOINTMENT. ·

WATSON'S

PYERIS.

Registered.

price.

Spirits,

BED ROOM-Teakwood double bed, white An exact reproduction of a well- enamelled iwin bela, teakwood dressing table and marble-top wash-stands, teakwood ward-known Spa at half the

Blends perfectly with

especially Whisky.

ALSO Sttings, latest designs, number of plants is Orechend peiling and desk fans, electric pote and and one BAROGRAPH in first class

condition.

On view from WEDNESDAY, the 25th inst., at Noon.

Catalognon will be issued,

·TERMS-Cash.

HUGHES & HOUGH, Auctioneers.

PUBLIC AUCTION.

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THE Undersigned has received instructions from the Liquidators of Moesxs, JEDEN & Co., in panaszos of an order of the Hong- kong Government, to sell by Pablo Auction at 12 o'clock (Noon) on TUESDAY, the 31st day of July, 1917, at his Sales Rooms, Daddell Street

THE VALUABLE LEASEHOLD PROPERTY aituste at The Peak, Hongkong, Russo-Asiatic Bank.and being RURAL BUILDING LOT No. 13,

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IN ONE LOT.

WANTED. EXE

TAXPERIENCED LADY TYPIST and

STENOGRAPHER required for month or two from beginning of August, prospects of permauent position.

Apply

MARK, Care of "Daily PressTM Offes. [854

ASSISTANT

WANTED.

BOOKKEEPER

for

Own

over all. 8 ft. boam, 3 ft. 9 in draft, lead keul and teak throughout Built, by the Kowloon Dock Co. 12 HP. Eagle 2 cylinder angie Spadi, knots guaranteed Complete with sets maila, good us new, brass capstan, Engineering Coats. Apply in one Chinese anchor and one English stockless writing with copy references and stating salary anchor with 30 fm. 3/8" galvanised chain and required to- 10ft dinghy. Splendid condition.

W. S. BAILEY & Co., LTD. Apply

A. A. CLAXTON,

4. De Vosur Road,

STEEL-SCREW STEAMER KAIHO MARU,"

4,158 tons gross. Bui 1894.

CALE of tho steaner-her Hall, Tackle Apparel, Furniture, Machinery, Boilers and everything connected therewith, as they inny lie at Pralas Rert off Hongkong.

Condertons, or TESDER.

(1) Tenders aæ invited for the above wreck. The wreck is sold as it lies, and no responsibility is taken by vendors for any damage or defect whatsoever that Tay Now or way hen

hereafter exist.

(2) Intending tenderers must deposit at Shanghai or Hongkong the sum of

HOUSES TO LET

TO - LET-FURNISHED.

₤856

The Property Consists of:-

The piece or parcel of ground and premises known as "Lysholt," 104 The Peak, altunta near Mount Gough, in the Colony of Hongkong, with an area of 124,032 aquaro foot and registor. ed in the Land Office as Rural Building Lot No. 19.

The Lot is hold for the unexpired realdus of torm of 75 years oroated therein by an

"A little learning is a dangerous thing, Drink deep or touch, not the Pyerian

Spring,

There shallow drafte intoxicate the brain And drinking deeply sobers us again.'

Pope.

PINTS 90 CT. PEB Doz.

SPLITS 60

"

S. WATSON

CO., LTD.,

&

at in the circumstances, that his

Mr. George Hastings received a cable

was unsympathetic. It investorday containing the gratifying

dificult to understand his statement that an application had been received from the men affected through the Senior Naval Officer, and, the whole of the the matter circumstances bearing on. having been reviewed, it has been decided that there is no case for the grant of a. special increase in emoluments,*: The situation must be fully understood, by the Sentor Naval Officer, and if the whole of the circumstances bearing on, the pant-

announcement, that his son, Lieut, G. L. Hastings, 7th Dragon Guards, has been Awarded the Military Cross, for leading successful raids against the German trenches in France.

The following appointments are noti fed in the Gazette:--Mr. C. B. S. Ross to be Pestinaster-Gonoral; the Hon. Mr.

D. Wolfe to be First Police Magistrate; the Hon. Mr. Mel. Messer to act us Colonial Treasurer; and Mrs. D. A. Galo to act as Secretary to the Sanitary Board

ter (tc., the reduction in pay, irrespective of cause) have been considered wo cannot understand how, in common justies, it was possible to arrive at the decision not to make any concession. It is no

No.: 27 Co, R.A.M.C., were enabled to defence to suy that

"residents in enjoy a very pleasant water-picnic on Hongkong are not affected by in Saturday, thanks to the kindness of Mr. creases 20 food prices to the same

R. M. Dyer in placing a launch at their extent as persons in the United King-disposal and to a gonerous-grant from dom." So far as it relates to local pro-

the Services Entertainment Fund. A duce, the statement is, no doubt, correct,

start was made from Murray Pier at but commodities imported from overacas

11.30 am, for Custle Peak Bay, which are eren dearer here, in many cases, owing

was reached at 2 p.m. Here an excellent to the high cost of freight and insurance, Swimming, boating and other pastimes tillin was done full justice to by all. than they are at Home. The expenses of

were indulged in until 4 p.m., when the A man and his family, however, are not confined to the food which the household

homeward journey was commenced, an consumes; in this Colony that is by no

ample tea being served en route. A brief meant the chief item in the domestic halt was made behind Stonecutters, where budget. The real point at issue is the

some enjoyed a final dip, and all admired: purchasing power of the individual, and,

the beauty of the scenery. It was. in the case under discussion, this is bronzed and happy party which left thờ determined not merely by the

launch at the A.3.C. Pier at 6.45 p.m., and ad.

kind thoughts were expressed for all who in prices 28 expressed in local currency

had generously contributed to the day's. but also, and to

efficiently made by Sergt. Strange and' pleasure The general arrangements wero-

Corporals Brown and Lawrence.

Varice

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greater extent, perkups, by the sterling equivalent, This is recognised by all the principal European firms in the Colony, who, accordingly, have established - the practice of paying sterling salaries at a fixed rate of exchange which experience has shown to be fair. The Imperial authorities, however, need only turn for guidance in this matter to the to! Government, which pays 50 per cent. of its sterling salaries at the rate of is. d. to the dollar. Why should there be any

TYPHOON WARNING..

The following telegram has been: received by the American General, Hongkong, from the Manila Consulate-

Observatory:

July 21st, 11 n.in: Cyclone or typhoon near or over the

indenture of Crown Lease dated the 23rd day ARATED WATER MANUFACTURERS. differentiation in this respect between southern part of Formosa Channel, mov- of April, 1896,

The Annual Crown Rent is $86.00.

For further particulars and conditions of sals

spply to

B

MESSES, WILKINSON & GEIST,

Solicitors for the Liquidators,

or to the Undersigned,

GEO. P. LAMMERT,

Azotionner

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PUBLIC AVOTION. direction of the Government of FLAT. May Road Invel, for 2 or 3 months, HOUGH have received instructions to

from 1st August. Apply to...

"8" Care of "Daily Prom" Ooo.

TO LET.

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Hongkong, Musina. HUGHES &

soll by Public Auction,

OB MONDAY,

the 13th day of August, 1017, at 3 P.x, at their Bales Boom, Ice Houss Birest, Victoris, Hongkong, The Following VALUABLE LEASE HOLD PROPERTY situate at Victoria,

No. 6, STEWART TERRACE, PRAK, Hongkong, vis.

Unfurnished, immediate possession. Apply to-

DENNYS & BOWLEY.

TO LET.

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TELEPHONE 436

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DEATH

OPINIONS OF GOVERNORS.

AMUSING CASE AT THE POLICK COURT:

the Civil Service and the Naval and ing N.N.E. Military Services to the prejudice of the laiter 7 The existing state of affairs -presses heavily not only upon the men but also upon the officers, who, despite their Colonial allowance, bure found it neees- HUTCHINSON-Un Friday, 20th July, H.

L. HUTCHINSON, of the South British sary, in some cases, to transfer money Insurance Co., Ltd. By cable from

from England and, in others, to obtain Shanghai.

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additional employment in order to cover Haxorand Oreim: 104, Dre Vœux ROAD, C.the cost of living. The Imperial Govern. LONDON UVFion: 191, Piumi Stuart, B.C.

ment is supposed to be a model employer, and in dealing with its servants in this Colony it has no excuse for parsimony, because it receives a Military contribu-

The Daily Press.

HONGKONG, 23RD JULY, 1917.

THE SERVICE DOLLAR.

It is many years since the Exchange value

All THOSE pieces or parcels of ground situate at Victoria aforesaid and known and registered in the Land Office, as SECTION A OF MARINE LOT NO. 101 and SECTION "B" OF MARINE LOT of the doller was as high as it stands NO. 101. Together with the messusg65, how. The normal fluctuation over a erections and buildings and buildings

tion which automatically increases with the local revenue, and it derives the full benefit of the high rate of exchange when this money is remitted to London in ster- ling. For the current year this contribu. tion is estimated at $2,701,760, which, in addition to being higher than ever before,

Some amusing statements were made at the Hongkong Police Court on Satur- day when an old Chinese charged two Chinese women with assaulting him at Wanchai.

In the course of a long, rainbling state- ment, the old man alleged that he had been moved out of his bed at the bottom of some stairs by a Sanitary Inspector, who was overhauling the houses. He talked the matter over with the two de fendants, whe said that they would not move out till they were told to do so by H. E, the Governor. The conversation

BUSSAN KAINHA, Lin, Agents of the EVONIA, No. 9, Peak Road, BIX. thereon known as No. 7, Queen's Road long period was, roughly, between 1x od, will represent more, dollar for dollar, then turned on the matter of a joss-house,

MEX, 85,000 with less. MITSUI

Tokio MARINE Insurance Co., LT, Tokio, who will issue deposit receipts. (3) All tenders should reach the Office of Messrs. THE MITSU BURMAN. KAISHA. Lan, Shanghai or Hongkong, not later than the 24th July, 1977, or the TOKIO MARINE INSURANCE Co, Lin, Tokio, leter than the 24th July, 1917.

(4) Tenders will be opened at the Office of the TOKIO MARINE INSURANCE CO., LTD.

(5)

ROOMED BUNGALOW, with Garden and Tennis Court,

HOUSES in Shamcen, Canton, Nos. 31 and 03.

Apply to-

DAVID SASSOON & Co., LTD. [800

TO LET.

Central, Victoria aforesaid.. Term 289 years created by a Crown Lease dated the 8th day of April, 1868.

Tokio, at 3 e.., 25th July, 1917.OFFICES at 2, Connaught Road Cen-of

Buyers will not be admitted.

The vendors are not bound to accept the highest or any tender, but have the liberty to call for entirely frush tenders, or to sell the wreck in any other way they may think fit. In the event of identical tenders, vendors reserve their rights of acceptance or rejection.

(6) Should the Company notify the accept

unce of any tender, the sale is thereby Corsided on the conditions set forth

here and such buyers' deposit is appropriated as bargain money and in

payment of purchase. (7) The balance of the purebase money shall be paid to vendors not later than 28th July, 1917 in default of which the

contract is considered cancelled and

the bargain money is forfeited.

(8) On a tender being accepted, the

鎮

delivery of the wreck is effected, and,

thereupon, it is at the risk and expense of the buyers.

(9) No interest will be allowed on ten- derers' deposits, which will be refunded to unsuccessful tenderers on or before the 28th July, 1917, and only in ex- change for the original deposit receipt. Hongkong, 21st July, 1017. TER MITSUI BUSSAN

KAISHA, LTD., Agents, THE TOXIL MARINE INSURANCE CO., LTD.

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USED

·PUR HAGE

PORTUGUESE STAMPS in packets of

ASIATIC

30 Sbezope for $1,00 | 70 Stampe for 84,50.

1.50 80

2,50]:80

3,50 100

B

5,50 6.50--

OFFICES in King's and York Build- ings,

A HOUSE, Knutsford Torrace (Kow- loon).

HOUSES in Wongneichong Road. HOUSES in Clifton Gardens, Conduit Road.

HOUSES in Broadwood and Moreton Tarracos.

HOUSES on Shameen Canton.

Apply toug THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST- MENT AND AGENCY:Co., Lap.

Kowloon

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TO LET.

FIVE-ROOMED HOUSE, with Tennis Court, in Minden Villas, A FLAT in Nathan Road, Kowloon...

Apply to HUMPHREYS ESTATE & FINANCE Co., LTD., Alexandra Buildings.

TO LET.

O. 26, BELILIOS TERRACE.

No.

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3 and 4-BOOMED FLATS at the Pak; ONE GODOWN in Daddell Street.

Apply to

LINETEAD & DAVIS, 3rd Floor, Alexandra Buildi sg.

WANTED.

les House Street, Hongkong, Solicitors for the Liquidator of THE DEUTSCH ASIATISCHE BANK,

or to MISSES. HUGHES & HOUGH, The Auctioneers. Hongkong, th May, 1917.

than for many years past.

complainant saying that he had relatives who subscribed handsomely to a temple, but there were other people who would only give two cents for a joss-stick,

and 28., but during the past twelve mouths the dollar has soared up from 24, to 29. 74d. This has imposed very great hardships upon a class of the community added to the Register of Medical Prac though if anyone set a house on fire and

The name of Dr. B. C. Wong has been

· Litíoners.

Captain B. A. Campbell, R.G.A., who left the Colony two years ago, has been appointed' Adjutant in his regiment.

The Acting Japanese Consul General in Hongkong will hold a dinner party Rear Admiral shortly in honour of

Area in respect of Section "A" of Marine Lot No. 101-8446 sq. ft. Pro- portion of Annual Crown Rent 894.45.”

Area in respect of Section"B" ofwhich, above all others, is entitled to Marine Lot No. 101-875 sq. ft. Pro- portion of Annual Crown Rent 88.75. Cconsideration L the present time, For further particulars and conditions namely; the soldiers and sailors in

eale apply to JOHNSON STOKES & MASTER,

our midst. These men Are paid on Prince's Buildings,

a sterling basis calculated on the rate of the dollar for the previous month, and, as a consequence, they find them- selves receiving a steadily diminishing number of dollars. This, of course, would not matter if the purchasing-power of Iwamura. the dollar increased proportionately, but it is a well-known fact that it does not do so. It is not surprising, therefore, to learn that great discontent prevails THE Undersigned has received Instruo THE

tions from the Liquidator of

gmongst all ranks and ratings, and we Metern. Wiran & Co. in pursuance of so agree with our correspondent," Justice," order of the Hongkong Government to sell by public auction at 15 o'clock (NOON) on MONDAY, the Sith day of August, 1817, at his Balee Rooms, Duddell Street, Hongkong,

PUBLIO AUCTION.

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Ysumati. Kowloon, in the Colony of All the plece of ground situate ・[]

Rongkong, and registered in the Land Office a KOWLOON INLAND LOT NË 2:09,

... In on L

The property consists of a piece of ground abutting on Battery Street and Fourth Street (asar the Prays) in Kow. loon and contains an ares of 4,500

The Lot is held for the unexpired re sidue of term of 75 years oreated therein by an Indenture of Orown Lease dated the 4th day of May, 1888), ***

The Annual Orown Rens is $68.--- For further particulara and conditions

Captain (Acting Major) P. de Fon blanque, R.E son-in-law of H.E. Sir Henry May, has been mentioned in despatches. Major Konblanque is serving

in France.

that prompt and effective steps thould. Major W. B. Anley, B.G.A., who was be taken to place the matter properly stationed at Stonecutters when a Captain, before the attention of the Imperial and left on appointment to Singapore authorities. Already, we believe, soune as Aratament Major, is in the latest list. representation has been made on the of those mentioned in the despatches of subject through official channels to the Sir Douglas daig. War Office, but without any satisfactory. result Recently, also, u' question was addressed to the First Lord of the Admiralty in the House of Commons by Mr. G. H. Houles, on behalf of the men employed in the Hongkong Dockyard,

who are receiving less wages than before

the war. Unfortunately, Mr. HOBLER at tributed the reduction in pay to the in ercase in the Income Tax, and thus missed

A meeting of the Hongkong Sanitary Board is to be held to-morrow. Among the items on the agenda is a question by Dr. Ozorio relative to the Government's

refusal to grant an application which

had already been granted by the Board.

Captain E Buckingham, M.C., RE, served in Hongkong during the war, afterwards leaving for the front.

sale HASTINGS & HASTINGS, the real grievance Naturally, Dr. Mic. He now holds the temporary rank of

8.90 A HOUSE OF WHOLE FLOOR th of sale apply to

GRACA & CO. NO, WYNDHAM Bezwer,

Hongkong?

abonk 10-Booms in a central location.

Solicitors for the Liquidator,

Please apply to-m

·Box No. 1, Curs of Dully Prom" Offon

or to the Undersigned,

GEO P. LAMMERT. Hongkong, B3rd May, 1917,

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killed people, they could keep the joss man's mouth tightly closed with a couple of dollars. The women then claimed that Governors were worse than the joss-men, because they squeezed them equally s much. Complainant replied that he did not know how they could say such a thing of a man who was so good and kind and who allowed then to sleep in the street. The women became angry at this as the discussion waxed hot, and they knocked the complainant down, his head striking the kerbstone, and he was stunned. One of the women also hit him with bamboo while he was on the ground.

Both the Amazons denied the assault, alleged that the complainant assaulted them, and in the end Mr. Dyer Ball bound the complainant and defendantı over to keep the peace for s months.

ROBBERY WITH VIOLENCE.

A Chinese married woman residing at No. i

50,-Nullah Lane, has reported to the Police that whilst her young daughter and herself were in their house on Friday hight, two men entered. One of the mea seized her and threw her to the floor and the other man ransacked, the, room.

The robbers stole two gold bangles valued at $71, two gold rings valued at

NAMARA; Parliamentary Secretary to the Major, has won the Military Cross, and $31, and a pair of ear-rings valued, Admiralty, confined-himself to the point is mentioned in the despatches of Sir 817. The men made good their escape raised, and it in hardly to be wondered Douglas Haig.