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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

"OUR DAY."

be

THE

INTIMATIONS

́HONGKONG FOOTBALL CLUB.

HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17ra, 1917.

HOUSES TO LET

TO BE LET.

CLOSED for EXCHANGE BUSINESSHE POSTPONED ANNUAL MEETING FLAT, Just completed building. All

THE EXCHANGE BANKS will THE TO-MORROW (THURSDAY), the 18th inst..

at.1 P.M.

Hongkong, 16th October, 1917. [ 167

HONGKONG STOCK EXCHANGE.

"NOTCHED

HEREBY NO IFIED that the

THONGKONG STOCK EXCHANGE

will be CLOSED TO MONROW (THURS- DAY 18th instant, at 1 o'clock P.M. OUR DAY

By Order of the Committee,

R. HANCOCK, Secretary:

[181 Hongkong, 15th October, 1917.

"OUR

will be held in the Offices of Messrs. JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., LTD. (Top Floor), by kind permission, TO-DAY (WEDNESDAY), 17th October, 1917, AL 6 ? M.

W. J. MORBISON,

Acting Bon. Secretary.

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THE CHINA LIGHT AND POWER COMPANY LIMITED.

N SHAMEEN. LARGE SLX-ROOMED

Moderátorental; · Excellent convenienert. situation.

Apply

LITTLE, ADAMS & WOOD," Architects,

Canton.

TO LET OR FOR SALE

THE SIXTEENTH ORDINARY NO. 47, CONDUIT ROAD.

GENERAL MEETING of SHARE- HOLDERS will be held at the Offices of the Company, St. George's Building, No. 6, Connaught Road, Victoria, on SATURDAY, the 20th day of October, 1917, at 11:30 AM for the purpose of receiving a Statement of Accounts and the Report of the Beneral Managers for the year ending the 31st July, 1917, and clecting a Consulting Committee

and Auditors.

The TRANSFER BOOKB of the Company DAY" will be CLOSED from 18th to th of October, 1917, both days inclusive.

During the Drawing of War Bonds THE ST. JOHN AMBULANCE BRIGADE

will give a Display on the Murray Parade Ground.

MARCH PAST with the Brigade's Bagle Band at 3 P.M.

FULLY EQUIPPED FIELD HOSPITAL TENT ander charge of V.A.D. Nursing Sisters.

COMPETITIONS:-

1. Company Drill,

2. Kit Inspection, &e.

3. Stratcher Work and Field Practice

in First Aid

WANTED.

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NURSE for Child aged 3 and 4 years.

or

Apply with refereno s to-

Mas, W. L. LEASK, No, 121, Pesk.

WANTED.

(1153

BRITISH MEDICAL MAN, Special.

is Open to

Partnership,

practice, or long Incum. Address-

Box 37 Care of Daily Prem" Office.

WANTED.

(1153

N EXPERIENCED IMPORT and A EXPORT MAN, capable of taking charge of the department. Only those with experience need apply.

Apply to

"EXPORT," Care of "Lily Prose” Office. (114)

WANTED.

SHEWAN, TOMES & Co. General Managers Hongkong, th October, 1917. [1130

NOTICE.

THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE

CO., LTD.

NHE CERTIFICATE for one Share No.

T11011 in this Company standing in the

Dame of WILLIAM DE RUSSET of Yokohama, Japan, has been LOST, and if at the expira- tion of one month from the date hereof the shave document be not forthcoming, another Certificate for the said Shars will by issued by the Company and thereafter no other will be acknowledged.

С. Н. Р. НАУ, per pro. General Maunger. Hongkong, 4th October, 1917.

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Apply to

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COMPRADORE DEPT., Messi. Kaanita & Co, 2, Connaught Road, Central. [1140

TO. LET.

SHOPS, used in Ios House Street, ☛MMEDIATE entry, Four very desirable

opposite the Grand Hotel, recently recon drusted.

For rent and other particulars suply to....

THE MANAGER, Honarone for Go, LTD., 46, Connaught Road Central 1000

TO LET.

OFFICES at 2, Connaught Road Central.

OFFICE in King's Buildings, HOUSES Ju Moreton Terrace ́and Wonguichong Bord.

HOUSES on Shameen, Canton, Apply to--

THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST. MENT AND AGENCY CO., LTD, [28

TO LET.

CHINA FIRE INSURANCE CO., LTD. § A FLAT is Nathan Road, Kowloon.

NOTICE.

THE CERTIFICATE No. 4309 · for two Shures. No. 8771 and 17548 in this Company standing in the name of Mrs. Ass▲ JOSEFA CARNEIso de Lecaros (deceased), late of Macao, has been LOST, and if at the ex- piration of one month from the date hereof the above document bo not forthcoming another certificate for the said Shares will be issued by the Company and thereafter no other will be acknowledged.

C.H. P. HAY, per pro. General Manager Hongkong, 5th October, 1917.

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Q.

TWIN SCREW STEAMER ALACRITY.”

1,016 tons gross Built 1885. CALE of the above stenmar- her hull tackle Fornitura, Machinery and Boilers as she lies at H.M. Dockyard, Hongkong. GENERAL CONDITIONS OF TENDER

(1) The vessel is offered for sale as she now lies to British or Allied firms for cargo. carrying purposes. The Admiralty take no responsibility for any damage or defects that may now or hereafter exist, and do not guarantee any portion of the vessel to be fit

A experienced and reliable CHINESE for further use

SHIPPING CLERK, Stato previous experience and salary required.

Apply

F. C.." Care of "Daily Prom" Offen. [1143

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

R. THE KAI CHEONG Firm, THE WO FICK STEAMSHIP COMPANY and THE HOP VICK STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF HONGKONG.

A rus the CREDITOS T the request of the Partners of the

FOUR-ROOMED HOUSES in Kowloon,

Apply to

HUMPHREYS ESTATE & FINANCE Co., LT, Alexandra Buildings

TO LET.

No. 2, BELILIOS TERRACE.

No. 57. WHITFIELD GODOWN, Shaukivan Road.

INTIMATION

DEWAR'S

"Imperial Institute "

SCOTCH

WHISKY

The Whisky of your forefathers

[841 A.

HOUSE and

SOLE AGENTS ....

it is inclined to listen to the voices, of of her mercantile marine to the carrying certain publicists who warn it that in

of those supplies of which they stand so the event of a draw or a German victory much in nced. Japan. might well be Japan would have to face the prospect of guaranteed against loss in taking this a struggle by Germany for domination in step, the only sacrifice demanded of her the Far East. Japan, it is well-knowi, being a diminution of those profits which has bepented by the war to a marked she has drawn in such profusion since degree. The cessation, or diminution, of the war started. It is advisable and even production elsewhere has led other necessary, however, that such, a step nations to turn to her for supplies, and should be taken by Japan, with a full her manufactures have found markets in knowledge that it will entail on ber somo places where before the war they had no loss. Due of the Japanese Ministers chance of entering. Added to this, there recently stated that Japan might do some have been the requirements of the belliger-thing in this direction. so far as it did ent countries, whether in the way of not affect the interests of her, shipping munitions or equipment, for the armies business. Such an attitude as this seems in the fold. All these fresh sources of unsatisfactory. The Allies are making income have resulted in greatly increas great merifees in the cause of, public ing Japan's wealth, turning her from a rights and liberty. debtor into a creditor country and per-engaged in considering only their own If they had. hien mitting her even to float loans in favour interests Germany would long since havo of one or other of hor Allies. At the established her supremacy. Europę. same time she has not escaped that draw- back to her improved position which has been experienced by the belligerent and neutral nations in Europe that inflation returned to the Colony from Wei-hai-wei of prices which has resulted from the

The total output of the Kailan, Mining diminution of food supplies. Japan is Administration's mines for the week end- peculiarly situated in this respe bering 20th September amounted to 80099 international intercourse having not yet tons and the sales to 32,662 tons.

been of ruficient duration to make her dependent on outside sources for any

The Bishop of Victoria and family have

"

A Chinese conunitted suicide by hang-

large part of ber food supplies. She stilling himself at the back of 108, Hollywood remains a riecesting nation, and almost Road, on Monday. It was reported that a Japan-rice-esting nation-so great is the deceased tied a rope round his neck the preference for the home-grown pro-and jutuped out of the window. I duet to the foreign-and thanks to excl. lent crops for some years-o excellent that the farmers complained of the diminution of their profits owing to the plentifulness of the supply-the price of the national food has shown but little variation. Of late there has been a stiffening of price, sufficient to warrant

S. WATSON & the Government parting with the stock they bought some years ago in the hope of relieving the farmers by maintaining prices, and the tendency is for the rise to continue. Nevertheless, on the whole the war has brought many advantages,. and hardly any disadvantages, to Japan.

CO., LTD.,

From 1st November, 1817, TOP FLOOR WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS. of 7, Duddell Street, new used as Mosses. Kelly

& Walsh's Printing Uiles.

No. 2, FAIRVIEW, No. 3, Nathan Road, | Kowloon.

A LARGE ROOM suitable for Office in Queen's Building (corner of Connaught Road and Joe House Stread),

ONE GODOWW, în Duddelt Street.

TO BE SOLD.

* OLENSHIEL,” No. 140 and 141, vux PRAK.

Apply to

66.

LINSTEAD & DAVIS, 8rd Floor, Aleandra Bailliiga.

TO BE SOLD.

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GLENEL GLENSHIEL

(2) Intending tenderers or their accredited will be required to deposit Hongkong ago Hongkong Currency in Bank the sum of Notes with the Secretary and Cashier of the PEAL Dock yard, who will issue the authorised form of tender in return. This deposit

will be returnable in the case of unsuccessful Londerers after the announcement of the result of the tender, and will be counted as

BUNGALOW,” 140 and 141, Tas

Apply to-

Bor 543, Care of "Dally Prows" Ofen. [1086

of the purchase money in the case of the successful tenderers. No tenders will be VEGETABLE AND recognised which are not made out on the authorised form of tender, and no interest will bo paid on tenderers' deposita

(3) All tenders should reach the Office of later than noon the Commodore-in-Charge, Hongkong, not the 3rd December, 1915,

FLOWER

SEEDS.

TRAPSONE 616,

BIRTHS. GRIFFIN--At New Malden, Surrey, on August 25th, the wife of Lieut. Tom Garris, Lincashire Fusillers (lately of Shanghai), of a son..

a fact which led some of the papers to reassure the public, when peace rumoure were aleat, that they need be under no anxiety as to peace being concluded in the near future that the war will go on for soane time yet, and the money continue to. How into Japan's coffers. The cessation. of the war has, indeed, become such a cause of anxiety to Japan that the least rumour of pesor causes a flutter to run through the marketa,

As a token of esteem on the ocenion of his impending departure for active service, Mr. G. Bristow was presented by the students of St. Joseph's College, yesterday, with a good wrist-watch.

Mr. S. Greenfield, money changer, ́of 14, Pedder Street, has reported, to the Police that between 8 pm. on the 14th and 8 a.m. on the 15th inst; his partner,

Chinese named Tsoi, Ching-sang, al sconded with 820,000, the property of complainant.

Luikek that armed, men entered that wil- The Police have received a report from

lage and stole rifles, revolvers, money and jewellery. They stayed half-an-hour In the village and departed in the direc

them one of the village scouts. tion of the Chinese territory, taking with

Mr. Mok Kon-sang has generously pre- sented the Baiyingpun School with two Scholarships of the value of $30 per aủ.... num, to be called the Mok Kon-sang Senior and Junior Scholarships, open to

least nine months, and tenuble for one your.

Owing to some trouble with the de-

MARRIAGES.

This perplexing unreality of Japan'supils who have been on the roll for at KLAERSONNE In London, on August position has led some observers to ask 28th, AAGE KIER to KAREN, daughter whether Japan could not be put in the of H. Sons of Copenhagen, formerly of Shangbai.

way of being of greater assistance to fac MURRAY BEART-In London, on August

23rd J. E. MURRAY, M.D., of Shang Allies; whether she should not, in view pressor on the Peak Tramway last hai, to JOCELYN FRANCES, daughter of of the undoubted benefits she has received, evening the cars starting at 8.50, after MONTAGEK HEART (lute of Chiou and Jayan).

inake some greater sacrifices in the com-completing the greater part of the DEATHS.

mon cause. Bo far as any reinforcement journey, remained stationary for nearly HARON Killed in action in Flanders, of the armies in the field is concerned, il an hour within fifty yards of the termini.

en August 1st, 2nd Lieutenant W. B. HARMON, King's Koyal Rifles, second.

is felt, and rightly, that the immense The few passengers waited a while for son of the Rev. and Mrs. Erank distance and the difficulties of transport, developments and then walked to the

English Baptist Mission, together with other special circumstances, stations.

of THE KAI CHEONG Firm, The Wo YICK at which time and date the tenders will be VEESH CROP of 1917 havino COSTA-At her residence, No 10, North render it almost impossible to make use

STEAMSHIP COMPANY and THE Hoe Yick STEAMSHUP COMPANY, whose Claims have not yet been filod, are required to send in parti- culars of their Claims in Writing on or before the 17th day of October, 1917, to the Undersigned, Mr. C. A. DA KOZA, of No. 7, Queen's Roul Central, only for the purpose

opened. Tenderers will not be admitted.

(4) The vendors are not bound to accept

or rejection.

of verification by the Partnoma of the said should the acceptance of any tender be Firms

This Notice is given solely to ascertain the nutised the successful tenderer will be requir true liabilities of the said Firma.

mediately to deposit one-fourth of the C. A. DA ROZA,

money, and to pay the balance of Receiver and Manager. the purchase money within one month from Hongkong, dated the 11th day of October, the date of such notification, and the vessel will be at purchaser's risk from the date of (1148

the notification.

1017.

PUBLIC AUCTION. DARTICULARS and CONDITIONS of PARTICULg Public quetion, Dale, te

be held on MONDAY, the 22nd day of October, 1917, at 8 P.., at the Offoes of the PUBLIC WORKḤ Department, by Order of His EXCELLENT THS GOVERNOR, af One Lot of CROWN LAND at Nathan Road, Kowloon, in the Colony of Hongkong, for a term of 75 years, with the option of renewal ak CROWN RENT to be fixed by the Barreror of His MAJESTY THE KING, for one further

term of 76 years.

PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.

Registry No.

Locality.

Let Ne 131

Kowicon Island North of and adjoin

7. No of sale.

Lot No. 1507, MIN

Kowloon.

Boundary

(Asprozininde.)

*

..

72 馏 60 50

Anna Bent,

Upeet Frice.

8,500) 60 2,709).

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(0) Further particulars regarding the conditions of sale, and a list of fittings to be sold with the ship, can be obtained from the Naval Store Officer, H.M.

Dockyard,

List will be mailed free on

application.

THE YOKOHAMA NURSERY

Co., LTD.,

P.O. Box 72,

YOKOHAMA, JAPAN.

[1103

Costa.

Lawnox, OFFIEN: D1, Frane Brkant, I.Q.

The Daily Press.

Bonokoro, 17th OCTOBER, 1917.

Szebuen Road, Shanghai, on October of the highly-trained Japanese army.

An inquest was held at Devonport on 10th, Mrs. HELENA DA CRUZE E COSTA, been just collected orders the beloved wife of Rodolpho da There are other ways, however, in which of the late Bir C. Clementi Smith, who Captain P. E. Hunt, D.S.O., son-in-law. or early

Japan could be of assistance, more the highest or any tender, but have the solicited for Autumn

HongHong OFFICE: 104, Das Faux ROAD, C especially at the present critical juncture with a revolver. by his side. The evidence was found shot at his official residenses. liberty to call for entirely fresh tenders or to dispose of the vessel in any other way they Spring sowing.

when the ravages of the German sub-showed that Captain Hunt who was may think fit. In the event of identical

marines have made such inroads upon the assistant to the Captain of the Dockyard, tenders the vendors reserve their rights of

Allies shipping Japan's mercantile seemed in normal condition an hour before marine is one of her activities which has he was discovered dead. He had, how- benefited largely by the war, the great ever, appeared tired and over-worked. · A subsidised State line, the Japan Steam- verdict of Suicide while of unsound ship Company, being now in a position mind" was returned. Captain Hunt JAPAN AND THE WAR. to pay dividend of 70 per cent, and entered the Navy in 1895, and retired in The anomalous position of Japan in the other smaller lines showing equal, or even

1013 at the age of 50, but was realled. war has of lats attracted the attention better, returns. These lines are regarded for service in the present war, not only of foreign observers but also of by Japan as one of her most valuable assets for carrying on her increased.. native critics, who find cause to reproach their countrymen for a certain luke trade, it being of special note that, warmness in their attitude towards the whereas on the long voyages the vessels great struggle which is proceeding, in formerly found it to their advantage to Europe. The Japanese Press, except intake 70 per cent of their cargo from so far as Japan's share in the capture of foreign parts touched at on the way, they are now able to get 60 per cent of their Tsingtau was concerned, has adopted

This statement was from the beginning a curiously impartia cargo in Japan. attitude towards the issue of a war in which their country is a participant. It is, of course, not advisable that the Press of any country should disseminate false views as to the position by over-rating

The vessel will be open to inspection from the 4th October to the 28th November, both days inclusive, between the hours of 10 A M. and 4 P.M. Inspecting orders can be obtained from the Office of the Commodore, H.M. Dockyard. Hengkong.

RW. MYBURGH, Commander, for Commodore and Benior Naval Officer,

Hongkong.

NOTICE

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-INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED:

NOTICE TO CONJIGNEES.

FROM CALCUTTA, PENANG AND

SINGAPORE

HE Steamship THE

"KWAISANG,” having arrived from the abovs parót, Consigneen of Cargo by har ses notified that Goods are being landed at their risk into the ANY Node trus and/or exo do what and was wor desiring to leave the Colony should the Hongkong and Kowlood Wharf and Godown apply in person at the CENTRAL POLICE Company Ltd, whenes and/or from the STATION between the hours of 9 AM, DO 1 P.M. Wharves delivery may be obtained. And 2 P.3 to 4 F. daily.

Goods not cleared by the 20th Inst. will be Applicants will be required to produce mbjest to west. Passports or identification papers.

brokan, chafed and damaged packares.

made in connection with the running of the Japan Steamship Company, which, under Government restriction, provides special cheap rates for Japanese cargo, and is allowed to fix its own rates for

the achievements of their own side and cargo taken from foreign ports. There under-rating the strength of the other

ia no doubt, however, that the statement side. There is a wide margin, however, applies, also, to other "Japanese lines,

By the death of the Rev. William Alar Rutherford, D.D., who died at Penrith on August 27th, at the age of 83 vears, an early episode in our relations with

Japan is recalled (says the land ( Erpresa). He served on H.M.S. Barnene as a chaplain at the bombardment of the batterics in the Straits of Shimonecki, and on the long in the expedition to Nanking and the occupation of Yang- how. One of his early friends in the Far East was the Prince Ito, and they were together when an attempt was made to assassinate Ito on account of his advice. on the Prince Choshiu affair Sixteen which he lived, but, on entering, the mea would-be assassins broké inte the house in

were immediately confronted with a brace

All persons with certain exceptiona who

are to be left in the Godowns, where they will between this and the attitude adopted with the result that the actual increase of of ship's pistols in the hands of the cour remain in the Colony for more than 7 days be szɩmined.

generally by the Japanese Press-that of Japanese exports has been of disadvantageous Ito. Twelve of the men gave ure Are required the REGISTRgister themselves under ORDINANCE 1916.

Claims #guinst the fiteamer must ha

or PERSONS presented within 10 days of arrival, otherwise considering their opponents as having as tage to the world's carrying trade general- their lives before the revolvers were

·Forms of Registration giving the par ticulars required may be obtained at the G.P.O and at all Police Stations.

The Penalty for (non-compliance in a fish not exceeding $50

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they will not be recognized.

No Fire Is unues will be emented by n any mae whatever,

Bills of Lading will be sonskeralased, br ALJARDINE MATHESON & CO., LTD.

General Managers. Hongkong, 17th October, 1917.

great a chance of obtaining the victory ly, ingmnob is Japan's mercantile emptied, and two others were killed with as themselves, and discussing calinly the marine is now engaged in carrying only the sword, the remaining two balting.. Ita possibilities of draw. The Japanese Japanese goods. In these circumstances got a pastry sword out on one cheek. Ore Press, in fact, only occasionally remem it is argued that Japan would do great leaving the Service Dr. Rutherford became bers that Japan is not a neutral, although service to the Allies by devoting a part - viour of Alston-with-Garrigill,