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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

HONGKONG ICE COMPANY, LIMITED

NOTICE

"N accordance with the Provisions of No. In articles of Association the General Managers have this day deslared an INTERIM DIVIDEND for the half-year unded 20th June, 1917, of TWO DOLLARS PER SHARE

DIVIDEND WARRANTS may be obtained

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INTIMATIONS

NOTICE

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS. THURSDAY.

THE HONGKONG STELL FOUNDRY COMPANY, LIMITED.

MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS in

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. THE SEVENTH ORDINARY YEARLY the above Company will be held at the Company's Office St. George's Building, application at the Office of the Company Hongkong, on WEDNESDAY, August 16th, on and after TUESDAY, 21st instant.

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company 1917, at 11.30.X for the purpose of present will be CLOSEU from the 10th to 20thing the Heport of the General Managers, and

Statement of Accounts to May 31st, 1917. instant both days inclusive.

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from August 6th

LO 25th 1917, both days inclusive.

GORDON & Co.,

General Managers Hongkong, 9th August, 1917. 1919

JARDINE, MATHESON & CO, LTD,

General Managers.

Hongkong, 8th August, 1917

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IN THE MATTER of the Estate

HONORA N. PEELE, hate of the United States of América, Deceased."

THE STEAM LAUNDRY CO., LTD. THE FIFTEENTH ORDINARY

HOUSES TO LET

TO LET.

OUR ROOMS at the Upper Terminus Medwith, Pasual Servants Quartern. Vory. convenient. Electric Light and Water Carringe System

Apply to

PEAK TRAMWAYS Co [823

TO LET.

MMEDIATE entry, Four very desirable SHOPS, situated in Ton House Street, "pposite the Grand Hotel, rouently recon structed.

For rent and other particulars apply to

THE MANAGER HONGKONG for Co. Læd., 46, Connaught Road Central. (900

TO LET

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the GENERAL MEETING of SHARE. 46 TOMESTEAD,”

Court has made an Order limiting the time for sending in Claims to or sgainst the above Estate to the 18th day of August, 1917,

Creditor and Claimants are hereby required to send their Claims to the Undersigned by the above date.

Date this sth day of August, 1917.

WILKINSON & GEIST,

G.

bolicitors for the Execator,

9, Queen's Road Central, Hongkong.

R.

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GOVERNMENT BILLS, ETC.

for SPECIE current in

THANGHAI, apud for the

of $100,000-current in Shanghai, will be received by the TREASURY CHEST OFFICER, ARMY PAY DEPARTMENT, until: 11,30 d'olook at on the 10th Aug., 1917. The amount accepted is to be placed by the tenderer to the credit of an account with the HONGLONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION, Shanghai, so as to be available an the 11th August, 1917.

Persons tendering to state alternatively (a) The amount of Hongkong currency payable in Hongkong on 11th August required for and/or $1,000-Bhanghai currency

sch (b) The amount of Dollars current in Shanghai per £100 for Telegraphic Transfer on the Lords Commissioners of E1.14. Tressato, and in conlef

London.

The tenders to be in

sovers, wildressed to the TREASURY CHEST

HOLDERS in the above Company will be held at the Office of Sir C. P. Casten, C.M.G., on SATURDAY, 18th August, 117, at 12 o'clock Noos, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors with a Statement of Accounts to 31st May, 1917

the The TRANSFEL BOOKS of Company will be CLOSED from the 13th August to both days inclusive. 20th August,

C. BERNARD BROWN, Socrotary.

Hongkong, 3rd August, 1917,

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HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI

BANKING CORPORATION.

NTOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, N Certificate No. 8482 dated Hongkong. 19th February, 1900, for 50 Sharon numbered 1981 440, 10203 to 10207, 52340 to 52849. 4186 to 4190 and 55811 to 55815 and Provisional Certificate Rs. 48/371 dated Hongkong, 5th Jaly, 1907, fer 25 Shares numbered 85206 to 88930, all Registered in the name of Sir CABL Merza, Bart, have been LOST or STOLEN, and should this Cortificato sad this Provisional Certificate not be produced to the Bank before the 2nd September, 1917, new Certificates for the Shares will be issued and the aforesaid Certificate No. 3489 and Provisional Certificate No. 43/371 will thereafter be treated by this Corporations Null and Told

By Order of the Court of DirecWTH,

N. J. STABB,

Chief Manager. [901 Hongkong, 1st August, 1917.

OFFICER, ARMY PAY DEPARTMENT, KULANGSU MUNICIPAL COUNCIL,

and endorsed "TENDERS FOR GOVERN-

MENT BILLS; sto.”

The right to accept or reject say or all of the tenders is reserved.

Copies of Forms of Tender can be had on application.

Persoas tendering for (Bills) are hereby notified that having regard to the provisions of the Acts 22 George IIL, Cap. 45 and 41, George HIL, Cap. 52, the acceptance of any such Tender it abject to the express condition that Member of the British House of Commons shall be admitted to any share or part in or to

no

benefit arise from the Contract thereby made for the allotment of such (Bills)." Adde

The provisions in question do not apply to Contracte entered into by a incorporated Company ja its

for the generalerated capacity and made |

of the Company." Any farther information can be obtained by personal application to the TREASURY CHEST OFFICER, A.P.D.

F.J.THURSBY-PELHAM, Lt.-Colonel, Treasury Chest Offloor, A.F.D. His Majesty's Treasury Office,

Ben, kong, 9th August, 1917.

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BRITISH TRADERS' INSURANCE

COMPANY, LIMITED. :

[ESSRS. BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE

Mare This Day been appointed General

Agents of the above Company for Fire Insur snow for Hongkong and China.

By Order of the Board of Directors, C. H. P. HAY,

per pru. General Manager.

Hongkong, 8th August, 1917.

WANTED.

2128

NE of the Largest British Fire Insurance AGENCIES Hongkong, Shanghai and Treaty Ports.

Apply....

Box 8, Care of "Daily Press" Office.

Companion invites applications for

WANTED.

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AMOY,

PPLICATIONS are invited for the

position of INSPECTOR POLICE" to the KVLANOS MUNICIPAL COUNCIL, Amoy,

Applicants should state their age, whether married or single, and should give fail particulars on the subject of their previous experience.

A knowledge of Folies duties and Hin. dustani are essential qualifications. Copion only of testimonials need be sent in with the

auccessful candidate will asume office

on the 1st November, 1917.

The maximum salary to be paid to anch "INSPECTOR OF POLICE" shall be $250,00 Amoy currency per month with an annual increase of $35.00 por month to a final maximum of $500.00 per month.

The term of Agreement will be three years

Uniform, Quarters,

Onarters, Fuel and Light and Medical Attendance will be provided.

Applications must be endorsed "APPOINT-

POLICE INSPECTOR MENT OF addressed to the Chairman, KULANGSU MUNICIPAL COUNCU, Amoy, and should reach

1917, Amoy not later than September 30th,

By Order of the Council,

T.W. DOBINSON,

Secretary, K.M.C

PUBLIC AUCTION.

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No. 43, PIX

HUnfurnished, immediats presession, for 8 months.

HOUSES and FLATS, Gap Bond. FLATS, Wild Dell Buildings, Waschaf

Apply to

BANG KEE,

Cars of COMPRADORS DEFT,: HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING

CORPORATION.

TO LET

1894

EVONIA, No. 9 Pesk Boad, BIX-

DEYON

ROOMED "BUNGALOW,

Garden and Tennis Court.

with

HOUSES in Bhameon, Canton, Nos. 11- and 83.

A

Apply to

DAVID BASSOON 2 O., Ltd. 1808

TO LET

FLAT in Nathan Road, Kowloon,

Apply to HUMPHREYA ESTATE & FINANCE Oo., Lan, Alexandra Buildings.

AUGUST 9TH, 1917.

INTIMATION

THERE IS NOTHING MORE

REFRESHING

IN YOUR BATH

THAN

WATSON'S

HOUSEHOLD

Not a single case of communicable discase was reported in the Colony loat wook.

and Mr. MoKEAA recently forecasted on Income-tax of eight shillings in the pound if the present colossal expenditure should continue. While, therefore, the Overseas

The Rey C, L. Cooper-Hunt, CE Britons deserve all possible praise, the desires to thank Naval Man" for wonder of the war is the little island in

parcel of booky received. the West, which has jettisoned some of ite dearest traditions, submitted to con- scription, unheard of taxation, and the temporary sacrifice of much of its liberty in order that it may put every ounce of

The Hon Mr. E. R. Hallifax, Hon. ita strength into the struggle which shall

Secretary of the War Charities Com- save the soul of mankind,

mittee, informs us that two binoculars What is to be the effect of all this upon and two telescopes from " Anonymous"

The Hongkong Ice Company, Ltd, hus declared an interim dividend for the half-year ended June 30th of two dollars per share.

the future relationship of the component: parts of the Empire? We cannot imagine are now to be added to the list of glasses received for forwarding to the Manager any scheme of reconstruction for the

of the Lady Roberta Field Glass Fund.. whole Empire which will not entail close. aud careful consideration from repre- sentatives of all parts of it. The new Ministry of Reconstruction is primarily cancerried with Great Britain, for it has no executive authority in the Dominions, Although it in always available in consultative capacity. But when Parlia ment appoints a Ministry of Reconstrue tion, an Air Board, a Food Controller, a Minister for the Blockade, a Minis try of Munitions and even decides Volunteers. upon the extraordinary innovation of a Cabinet within a Cabinet. it is the Quadrillo Club on Tuesday night, but,

A cable has been received by Mr. Coleman, of Green Island Lighthouse from the Secretary to the War Office announcing that his son, Captain F. A. Coleman, Royal Flying Corps, 32 Squad. ron, was admitted to the New Zealand Stationary Hospital on August 6th wiÈ A gunshot wound in the forehead and a slight injury to his left arm. Caph Coleman left with the first, contingent of

A Whist Drive was held by the Naval

AMMONIA. lectorate of Great Britain, and not the unfortunately, ruin just before the time

In Bottles 75 Cts." Each.

ONLY FROM

A. S.

CO.,

WATSON

LTD.,

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HONGKONG DISPENSARY.

TO LET

FFICES at 1, Connaught Road Cat

OFFICE in King's Buildings, A HOUSE, Knutsford Terrace (Kun HOUSES in Broadwood and Morelos Terras

loon),

HOUSES on Shameen, Canton

Apply to-

THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST "MENT AND AGENDY "Co., "Lie

WANTED

HOUSE WHOLE FLOOR WIL

Please apply to

Care of

Box No. 1, Delly PremTM Offion.

197

NOTICE.

NY EUROPEAN, Non-Asiatic or Indling A

desiring to leave the Colony should apply in person at the CENTRAL POLICE STATION between the hours of BA. to 1 EX. By direction of the Gong and 2 PM to 4 P.M. daily,

UN MONDAY,

Hongkong, MasBRS HUGHES ♣ HOUGH have received instructions to sell by Public Auction, the 13th day of August, 1917, at 3 p.m., at their Sales Room, Ice Hopas Street, Victoria, Hongkong

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citizens Overseas, which approves of these for commencement enthier spoiled the at- ohanges.

In the terror and turmoil of tendance, only eight tables being occupied.” the awful conflagration in Europe every Chief Writer Smith, who carried out the Briton is willing to fall into line with duties of M.C., handed prizes to the anggestions or schemes which promise to following at the close of piny-Ladies... assist in stamping out the fires of war 1st Mrs. Bacon; 2nd, Mrs. Mace. Men-: . There are, however, statesmen and others ist, Mr. Hewell; 2nd, Mr. B. Cousins; who are looking ahead and thinking out Consolation prize, Mr.. Menrs. the problems of the reconstruction of the

The mass meeting of members of the Empire, as well as of the rearrangement

Ministering Children's League, which. of life in Great Britain, so that when

was hold

at Government House Tant without peace comes it may not find 18

evening, was fairly well attended, there carefully considered plans upon which to

being a good sprinkling of children pre- proceed.

sent: The meeting took the form of u In this part of the world

service, hymns being sung and prayers. naturally interested in all aspects of the recited, and an address, specially for the question: What is to be the relationship children was delivered by Lieut. S. Lee, of Britons in the Far East to the new of the Middlesex Reg., who reminded Council of Empire? We are convinced the children that one of the chief

We art

What ultimately there will be a Constitu objects of membership of the M. C. L..

Homerang Onton: 104, Du Được Đoàn, D. LONDON, OFFICn 181, FlauT SIKSET, É.C.

The Daily Press.

tion of the States, or component parts was that the members should do at least of the Empire, united under the British one uct of kindness each day.. Crown. It will probably be known by

A very successful concert was held at some such name as the British Union the Police Reserve Headquarter's Club The United States of Amerion, the Gerast evening, under the chairmanship of man Empire, the Dominion of Canada, Mr. T. F. Hough, A.S.P. (H.). There the Commonwealth of Australia, and the

was a large company present, and the Union of South Africa hase all adopted miscellaneous programme proved a ther

Selections vers the federal principle, though there are oughly enjoyable one. striking distinctions noticeable in pre-rendered by the Police Reserve Orchestres, Thus the working out of the prin- and itong were also given by Miss Esther ciple in Germany has resulted in antocra- Xavier, Miss Elfrida Osmund, Prof. tic government, to which Germany's

Gonzales, Mr. C. H. P. Hay. and Mr. A. C. Leith, while Miss Elfrida Osmund, few days ago nearest federated neighbour,

HONGKONG, 9re August, 1917.

17.

THE FAR EAST AND THE EMPIRE.

Switzer-

THE House of Comma passed the Bill for establishing the new land, enjoying the fullest development of Prof. Gonzales and Mr. P. A. Rosario

types of

were responsible for some entertaining instrumental trios

CHINESE TELEGRAMS.

BY COURTESY OF THE CHUNG NGOI

SAN PO,"

Ministry of Reconstruction, and it may democratic institutions, presents a startl- be taken for granted the Upper House ing contrast. The difficulties of fextera- wilt concur in the measure Nobody tion in the case of the British Empire are very much greater than those which doubts the imperative need of such a Ministry, although new offices in the confronted the statesmen of the countries GOVERMONS are grected with almost be alluded to, for the component territories

THE DECLARATION OF WAR. wildering rapidity. After three years are widely separated by sea and contain Applicants

will be required to produce of war we have, in effect, an entirely many different races in various stages of Passports or identification papers.

PEKINO, August 8th. All persons with certain exceptions why now system of management for Imperial development with varying

Tuan Chijui visited Feng Kun-chang remain in the Colony for more than 7 days affnies; it is one which can only be government. Nevertheless, we believe that are required to Register theinsels underegarded as a temporary arrangement the difficulties will be surmounted, Prob the. REGISTRATION: or PERSONS ORDINANCE 1910.

made necessary by the ordeal through ably the best way of formulating a pracyrsterday in order to consult with him Forms of Registration giving the par-

It is stated that war will be declared The Following VALUABLE LEASE ticulars required may be obtained at which the people of the Empire in ticable scheme will be to summon, at the upon the political suitation. HOLD PROPERTY situate as Vistoria, | G.P.O. and at all Police Stations. Hongkong, vis*-*-*

The Penalty for non compliance is a five general, and Great Britain in particular, close of the war, an Imperial Conven-

are passing. It is perhaps, as well to tion. In such a Convention the Crown this week. All THOSE pieces or parola of ground not exceeding $50.

remind ourselves that, spontaneous and Colonies should be included by vir situate at Victoria aforesaid and knoWD

wonderful as has been the self-sacrifice of tue of the fact that their combined and registered in the Land Office as

the Overseny Dominions of the Crown, area, population, trade and potentiali- yet it is the people of Great Britain who ties constitute a very important asset Assuming for the are feeling the greatest Anxiety suffering to the Empire,

Convention the heaviest personal losses and seeing anke of Argument, a most of the ghastly tragedy of war. We numerically as large na the British yield to none in our intense admiration House of Commons, the British Isles

ADY STENOGRAPHER and TYPIST. | SECTION A OF MARINE LOT NO. 101

·LA

Apply with References,

Box No. 181; Care of "Daily Prass" Office. [928

WANTED

N EXPERIENCED

A of takling charge PRINTER, capalile

Printing Office in the Straite Settlements. One with knowledge of the working of the Linotype Machinee preferred. Good prospects to competent maM.

Apply, with references, and stating age, nationality, and salary required, to-

Cure of “Daily Press Office. 1812

WANTED.

INGINERR, BRITISH, as WORKS FOREMAN, Applications with Copy References in own writing, stating aga, experience and salary required. No other applications considered

WS. BAILEY & CO., LTD.

WANTED.

AN ENGINEER, experience in enrveying

Apply, stating experis on eto..

·Box No: 3.

Cace of Daily Pre* Ontos. (906

and SECTION "B" OF MARINE LOT NO 101 Together with the men wages, erections and building and buildings thereon known as No. 7, Queen's Road Central Victoria aformaid. Term 909 years created by a Orown Lasso dzied the 8th day of April, 1868, AN

Ares in respect of Beotion "A" of Marine No. 101-8445 Pro

portion of Annual Gros E6 884.48

PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP CO

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEDS.

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8.8 VENEZUELA.” FROM SAN FRANCISCO, HONOLULU JAPAN FORTE, SHANGHAI AND, MANILA..

NEW APPOINTMENTS:

A mandate has been issued making the following appointments: Li Chun to be Tuchun of Kianghu, Chen Kwang-yuan to be Tuchun of Kiangsi; Fu Liang-tso

to be Tuchun of Honan, Wuk Wang-shin

of the magnificent response which has would have about 330 members, the to be Commander of the Upper Yangtsze

✔HE above-mentioned vessel haring arrived

of the Empire such Tan Tze kuel has asked for the pardon Ares in respect of Section B of from the above parte, Consignees been made to the call to all sections of Dominions 120, India 100, the Far East and Inspector of Szechuan, Marine Lot No 101-676 g 1. Proof Cargo are hereby informed that their the Empire. It is certain that overseas, six, and other parts portion of Annual Crown Hout 8.75 Cargo are being landed at their risk into the

Hasardous and/or extra Hazardous Godowns as in Britain, the dominating thought of as Egypt, the West Indies, Central and of Liang Shivi, Minister of Finance of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and all true citizens has been to assist in West Africa the remainder. We do not under the Presidency of Yuan Shih-kai, Godown Co. Ltd. Kowloon, and stored at bringing the war to a Accessful conclu disguise the dificulties of arriving at a hut Feng Kuo-ehang has refused. Consignees risk

Consignees of Cargo are hereby notified that sion. We have sent to the battlefield the fair representation for the various com they must produce an Import Permit signed by over of our youth, and to the old country ponent parts of the Empire nor have the

Importa

and Exports, Superintendent of Hongkong, before Bills of Lading can be a share of our treasure; but, except per financial problems involved been over-

haps in isolated stations like East Africa, looked Our object now is to draw has telegraphed stating that American countersigned

For farther particulars and conditions of sale apply to

JOHNSON, STOKES & MASTER,

Prince's Buildings, los Rozes Etreek, Hongkong, Solicitors for the Liquidator of Tem Daurson Asiatische Bank,

or to MURI. HUGHKA & HOUGH. The Auctioneers. Hongkong, th May, 1917.

BR

the

AMERICAN LOAN FOR CHINA.

The Chinese Minister at Washington

All braken, chafed and damaged goods are to be left in the Godowa where they will be Britons Overseas live in security, are attention to the fact that Britons in capitalists will send a representative to examined on MONDAY, 18th inst, st lő

All Caine must be presented within a month spared the heart-breaking sight of the the Far East claim the right to repre Peking to arrange about a loan for China.

AM.

of the Biomer's arrival hare, after which they return of the wounded, and are in no sentation in the Councils of the Empire,

rent.

cannot be recognized, FOR SALE.

No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns and all Goods remaining RITISH POSTAGE STAMPS in packed undelivered after 14th inek will be subject to

(no duplicate).

No Fire Insurance whatever will be effected. 100 Besmps for 3.75 | 225 Stamps for $3.25

Consignees are requested to send in their $150

1.76275

Bills of Lading"

t countersignature- 4.75

immediately.

PACIFIC MAIL 8.8 CO., GRACA & CO

KO MORTON,

General Agent NOIWIDHAM ĒTERET.

Hongkong, 7th August, 1917.

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200

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anxiety as to their food supply. Volun- not through the medium of the Secretary tarily we give of our wealth, and we of State for the Colonies or even of oficial welcome the taxation which ensures that nominees, but by means of membors chosen

cost by the general community. all shall contribute directly to of the war, but even in the matter of taxation, wo must remember how mac more lightly to escape than do those at We have received a parcel of illustrated home The unearned incomes pay periodicals from Miss May for distribu minimum of fire shillings in the pound, tion amongst the troope

(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]

PROPOSED

ALLIED LOAN TO CHINA.

TIENTSIN, August 7th. The Acting

Premier has conferred with the Allied diplomats regarding an Allied Loan to China The Chinese Government is making the fullest mili

tary preparations