NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
KOWLOON CANTON RAILWAY
(British Section).
THE PUBLIC IS
that Boom BEREBY NOTIFIED Passengers will be provided on the GOODS TRAIN leaving KOWLOON at it Noon on SATURDAY, 9th instant, calling at TAIPO and SHEONG SHO!,
By Order,
H. P. WINSLOW, Manager. Kowloon, 6th March, 1918. [1748
INTIMATIONS
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, MARCH 7, 1918.
THE HONGKONG BOPE MANUFAC
TURING CO., LTD.
ANNUAL MEETING of SHARE HOLDERS in the above Company, will be held at St. George's Buildings Chater Road, Victoria, on SATURDAY, the 9th March, 1918, at 11.30 o'clock in the forenoon, for the Accounts of receiving a Statement of ригрова and the Report of the General Managers for the year ending 31st December, 1917, and electing a
and Auditors, c
THE THIRTY FOURTH ORDINARY
a Conrang Comtes
CHINA SUGAR BEFINING CO., LTD March, 1918, und SATURDAY,
HE
NOTICE.
FORTIETH ORDINARY TANNUAL MEETING of the SHARE-
3 st December,
EL BOOKS of the Company The TRANSFER:1 will be CLOSED from TUESDAY, the Sta the 9th March 1918, both days inclusive.
SHEWAN, TOMES & Co., General Managora, Hongkong, 27th February, 1018, [1713
THE GREEN ISLAND CEMENT
COMPANY LIMITED
THE TWENTY-NINTH ORDINARY t ANNUAL MEETING of SHAND
HOLDERS E the above Company will be held at Offices of the General Agente Podder's Streaty on WEDNESDAY, the 27th March, at 11.30 AM, for the purpose of receiving the Report and Slatement of Accounts for the year orting HOLDERS in the Company will be held 1017.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 14th to 27th March, both days inclusive. T
TARDINE, MATHESON & Co., LTD.,
General Agenta. Hongkong, 6th March, 1918.
NOTICE.
at the Offices of the Company, St. Georges Building Chater Road, Victoru on Hongkong
· [1747
FATENTS ORDINANCE 1992.
GAMMETER'S PATENT.
IMPROVED BERNS OF SECURING WRIST
WATCHEL TO WEARER'S WRIST.CO
ACE PATENT
Net LETTERS PATEN (NG TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that His 12,033) were granted in the United Kingdom on the 27th August 1915, and LEIERS PATENT have also been granted in HONGKONG,, to ERNEST OTTO GAM- METER for the above invention.dat
ANY PERSON.
Patentoe will bak Atringing the rights of the against according to law.
Hongkong, the 8th day of March, 1918. **
DENNYE & BOWLEY, Solicitors for Ernest Octo Gammeter,
Anglo-Swiss Watch Company,
Dalhousie Square, Calcutta
WANTED.
[1748
JUROPEAN OVERSEER for about three months tosupervise Reinforced Concrate Work. Wages $200 per month
of testimonials
Apply by letter with copies
Messrs. LITTLE, ADAMS & WOOD,
Shamern, Canton.
·[1744
THE HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB.
at 11.30 o'clock in the forenoon for the purpose of f receiving a Statement of Accounts and the Heport of the Directors for the year ording 3166 December, 1917, and declaring a
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from THURSDAY. the 14th March, 1918, unt SATURDAY, the 23rd March, 1018 both days inclusive,
By Order of the
BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Hongkong, tth March, 2016,
[1742
THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED, INCORPORATED IN HONGKONG.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS,
TOFICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an
NEXTRAORDINARY GENERAL
FIRE
MEETING of THE OHINA INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED, WH
be held at the Head Office of the Company, Nos. 3 Ba Queen's Buildings, Victoris, Hongkong, oKTHURSDAY the 14th March
191P at 15.30 PM, when the subjoined Re olution passed no an EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING convened for that
HOUSES TO LET
TO LET
MMEDIATE entry, Four very dalt. Lable B HOPS, situated in los House Street, opposite the Grand Hotel, recent. ly reconstructed;
For rent and other partionists apply
THE MANAGER, Konaxore Jam 00., LTD., Connaught Road Central:
$100,
TO LET
OFFICES in York Building,
* HOUSES on Bhameen, Danton,
Apply SAUNASTAS
THE BONGKONG LAND INVEST. - MENT AND AGENCY O2, Lin.
STO LETA:
FLAT In Nathan Road, Kowloon,
FOUR-ROOMED HOUSES in Kow-
Apply to...
HUMPHREYS ESTATE & FINANCE
TH
Alexandra Baildings.
WANTED
AWO or THREE LARGE OFFICE
• ROOMS in Central Locality. First floor preferred.
Apply to
TONG SENG & Co., 18. Queen's Road Central, Use 2 ₤1667
WANTED.
The FEAR, for a little girl of 2 years
raaidens KUROPEAN NURSE Apply....
Box No. 26,
· Care of "Daily Press”. Office.
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purpose and held on the 14th February, 1918, WANTED COMPANION-GOVERNESS, Special Leanbad for courmation as
will be submitted
That the provisions of the Company's NGLISH LADY in Malay: States
Memorandum of Association with respect
*requires in March a European to its objects be altered so as to read sa Companion-Governess for her daughter Banged fourteen Usual English good shown in the print signed for the purpose
French, and
to Music
accompany
of identification by the Chairman of the family later in the year to New Zealand Meeting" Should the above Resolution be confirmed and thence to England as soon as per- as a Special Resolution by the requisite mitted must be energetic and good majority the alterations in the Company's traveller, age 25-35 years Salary 100 found All passage per annum and Marsorandum of Association Consequently involved will be submitted to the pure monies paid. Court of Hongkong for confirmation.
Apply fully by letter with copies
to be altered can be seen at the Head Office
A Frint of the Memorandum as proposed testimonials and photograph to
Box No. 1318, care of "Daily Press of the Company.
Dated this lat day of March, 1918.
"C. MONTAGUE ÈDE, General Manager.
[1714
HONGKONG CLUB.
NOTICE
THIRTY SECOND YEARLY GENERAL MEETING of the Mer bars of the HONGKONG CLUB will be held in the Club House, on MONDAY, the 18thi March 1018, at 5.30 PM
By Order,
E. DES VOŒUX,
Secretary Hongkong 2nd March 1918. 1730
THE INSTITUTION OF ENGINEERS
BHIPBUILDERS_OF
HONGKONG.
&
Office [1729
ABBALS FOR FROZEN BEEF
AND MUTTON Headquarters Philippine Department, Office of, Depart- ment Quartermaster, Manila, PL Bealed Proposals will be received here, until 11 AM, April 3rd, 1818, and then opened for furnish- ing about 6,000,000 lbs. Beef and 75,000 lbs Mutton. Further information on spplication.
(173)
FOR SALE.
USCULUM, Barker Road, 165, Feak.
Apply
FOR SALE:
PURCHASERS OF PARI-MUTUEL TICKETS, on the filth Face Second Day, for Cashwoops, Places and Winners, also Cash 8reep ticket holders, of following Baces can obtain a refund on production of their tickets at the Offices of the HONGKONG JODERY CLIFF, on the Ground Floor of the HONGKONG CLUB ANNEXE CHATER
ANNIJAL MEETING OF THE ROAD, betwien the hours of 8:30 PM THINSTITUTION OF ENGINEERS & PIANO, excellent condition hall cast
P.M. on MON DAY 4th March, 1918, until 29th
(Saturdays and Suns
and Sundays SHIPBUILDERS will be held in the eth Murch (Satur
Institution Rooms on FRIDAY, 29th March, excepted)
HOLDERS OF UNPAID WINNING at 9 Pa
B. BAKER TICKETS (Cash Sweeps, Places and Win
Hon. Secretary. mors) will also be paid at the same place and between the same bours sastated above on
[1741 prodnation of their tickets.
LOWE, BINGHAM & MATTHEWS,
Accountants to the HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB
NOTICE
[1717
TOTICE I HEREBY GIVEN that the Firm of A. E. MARTY, Rene Salle, Successor, has as from the 12th February, 1918, sold to MESSEG. F. A. LAPICQUE & insures the
Co, the B. HANOL whicong and
the
de
Postal Servita between Haiphong, and also the Same of AR. MARTY, Navigation Tonkinoise.
vietness will hereafter be carried on Mesure PA LAPICQUE & Co., No. 2 Queen's Building, Telephone No $50,
by
BONGKONG HOTEL
NOTICE.
THE TEA DANCE which was to be held
on FRIDAY next, the 8th inat, is CANCELLED.
J. H. TAGGART
Manager
INTIMATION
WATSON'S
HYGIENOL
HIGHLY CONCENTRATED
PERFECTLY SAFE
DISINFECTANT.
who fear the effect of such a policy upon The annual meeting of the China local trade-and that it is small was „Sugar Refining Co., Ltd., will be held at conclusively proved by the public meet the offices of Messrs. Jardine, Matheson ing which was held in the Theatre Royal Co., Ltd on the 27th inst. nt 11.30 to discuss this matter last April would do well to remember that the closing The Hon, Treasurer of the Alica down of German businesses in the Colony Memorial and
Affiliated Hospitale as a war measure, though viewed at the acknowledges with thanks the following time with misgivings in some quarters, donations to the funds of the hospitale: has not been followed by any disastrous Sam Wing, 600; and Belilios Girls' consequences. On the contrary, the mem School (2 months), 820
CEREBRO SPINAL FEVER EPIDEMIC.
DISEASE ON THE INCREASE
At the meeting of the Hongkong Sani-
bership of the Chamber of Commerce has increased, and, by the elimination of the long credit méthods introduced by the Germans as a means of diverting business from their British competitors, the high AND y specalstive buying, and consequent over trading, which formerly existed, bas disappeared, with the result that trade is in a much bet thier condition. Apart tary Board yesterday, the President asid from any question of sentiment, the con that the Committed appointed to deal viction is rapidly spreading, za à result with Cerebro Spinal Fever had met of the investigations that have been made several times, and the minutes of theso since the outbreak of war into the meetings would be circulated. He added methods employed by Germany to capture that there was no doubt that the disease the markets of the world, that the British was slightly increasing, but there was Empire would be guilty of criminal folly nothing to be alarmed about. if it ware to permit the Germans again to enjoy the freedom which they so scantalously abused in the past. As one writer Fas said, Germany owed her progress very largely to two factors British generosity and German dia
Lieut. Col. Crisp asked whether the honests. She was as unfair a trade Committee was considering the question competitor as she is unscrupulous neof holding the flower-show indcors er fighter. Before the war, as Mr. BUTTON
outdoors. reminded us she had a monopoly of the metal interests in India and Australia, and steps have already been taken to reg.
THE BEST PREVENTATIVE OF
INFECTIOUS AND
CONTAGIOUS DISFASES.
SOLD ONLY BY
In reply to Mr. Bowley, who asked if the disease were more pronounced in any one district, the Presideat said that, as
far as could be ascertained at present, the epidemic was more pronounced in the most crowded localities.
The President replied that the pos sibility of holding the flower show in the de a repetition of this impossible in the Hall, was under consideration.
Public Gardens, in place of the City
futuro. In over-increasing numbers com,
numbers.com The Medical Officer of
Health' gave mercial organisations and statesmen are
figures in co
connection with the epidemic, expressing views in sympathy with those remarking, that she was afraid the disceso · of the Hongkong Chamber of Commerce was on the inbrease. The number of cases connection as the news columns during the first week was 43, with 22 this
ying
A. S. WATSON & of this paper have borne witness during deaths. In the second week, there were
CO., LTD.,
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT MTS LETICIA FLORENTINA VISIRA RIBEIRO And family and on behalf of the
the past twelvemonths. Only a month 0162 cases and 33 deaths; and during the two ago Bir EDWARD CARSON declared, third wook there were 77 cases and 38 amidst cheers: "Never again are we deaths. On March 4th, 33 cases were going to have the peaceful penetration notified, including 12 deaths, and that of amiable Germans. Never again are day 18 cases had been notified with two we going to allow Germany to build up deaths. her reserves of war under the guise of the peaceful carrying on of busincas These are the great lessons that we ought to have learned
QUARANTINE IMPOSED AT AMOY
The following telegram, dated foreb
If the people 6th, 1918, has been received from His
of the British Empiro ever again tolerate Britannis Majesty's Consul at Amoy --- anything approaching the system that Quarantine imposed on arrivals from
Hongkong.
a family or the late Mr. and Mrs. J. La
M. SPENCER ROZARIO, gratefully a was ine vogue before the war this war knowledge the many expressions of will have been waged in vain. On behalf sympathy and floral tributes in their
Horogong Orion: 101, Des Vaux Road, C. LONDON OFFION: 131, FLEET STREET, E.C.
The Daily Press.
HONGKONG, 7TH Manch, 1918,
that an
ceonomio
combination will
urfless a Governnjcut responsible to the people is given, power in Germany,⠀⠀ The
CORRESPONDENCE.
DAILY PRESS
HONGKONG
peared in a recent issue of your paper, In response to the appeal which ap
from Hongkong either through us or sent to Swatow:
Captain T. Hall Anonymous
Miss Ferguson
10.00
5.00-
Messrs. Cawajno Pellanjee
25.00
R B. Cooper, Eng
$10.00
*12:00
8. A. Sepher, Esq.
$5.00
50.00
1,000,00 20.00
AH Harris, Esq.
tu bereavement. Shanghai and of the martyrs of that system-because Japan papers please copy.
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the men in the trenches and on the seat who have lest their lives during this war were the martyrs of that system-I appeal NAMOA ISLAND RELIEF FUND to all to see that never again in this [ro THE EDITOR OF THE country shall these ghastly German ideas of trade br business be allowed to hold up their heads. That these sentiments are not confined to the British Empire; the following amounts have been received or even to the Entente Powers, is shown by the fact that referendum of the DUNCI CLARK,
United States Charters of Commerce Care of Lang, CRAWFORD & CO. ONCE BITTEN, TWICE SHY
overwhelmingly favours a resolution [1217
warning business. Faen in Germany. Or the many interesting matters referred to at the annual meeting of the Hongbo formed against them kong General Chambar - -
· of Commerce none was of greater importance than those relating to the Germans. We have suggested action, it is explained, involvca so recently urged the danger of allowing
no thought of revenge or punishment, enomy subjects to be at large in China but is based upon the logic that only that we do not think it necessary to through industrial intercourse with the return to the question, except to say that United States can the military party in our own information does not lead us Germany get the sinows with which to to share the confidence expressed by Mr. precipitate a second great world-war." J. B. Surrós, the Commercial Commis-SEELA sioner for New South Wales, that if re- presentations were made to the Chinese The Theatre Royal should be filled this Government they would lose no time in afternong, when Dr. Sherwood Eddy will interning these people. As a matter of give a lecture, under the chairmanship fact, the danger of neglecting to take this of HE the Governor, on Experienèce precaution "has been repentedly pointed in the War Zone.” The meeting will out and the Ministers of the Ente commence at 5.45 p.m., and is open to Powers at Peking, unable to convince the all men
Apply
PLANO Care of Daily Pross* Offer, [1743
DAIRY FARM NEWS.
SAUSAGES!
SAUSAGES!
A Variety
to suit all tastes OXFORD SAUSAGES, CAMBRIDGE
[1786
PORK
BEEF
STRAITS MERCHANT SERVICE
GUILD
DISPENSARY Buildings Raffles Place,
Singapore, are HONORARY AGENTS
de of the 5) MPERIAL MERCHANT Brayıcı.
Gums, where cabscription are received, new Metabers are enrolled and ll Mombers are welcomed Visitors during their stay In port
SSE À FAPICQUE & CA,
MAIRON, A. E. MARIT,
Rena Salle, Successor. ₤17.00
Hongkong, 8th March, 1918.
NATIONAL LOAN OF THE THIRD YEAR OF THE REPUBLIO (1814)
Gá
KONCE
11238
✅ NY EUROPEAN, Non-Anladio or Indian desiring to leave the Colony should
to the above LAAN are apply in person as the UKATKAL Porac
BONDS DRAWN on 20th »
LIVER
BOLOGNA, HEAD CHEESE BLACK PUDDING. WHITE
30.
1629
NOW ON SALE.
DIRECTORY
OF
Messrs. Shewan, Tomes & Co G. Piercy, Esq.
Foreigners and Chinese in Swatow have subscribed liberally, but Dr. Whyte writes that further funds are urgently needed to meet the distress caused by the earth_ko
Donations, either to the undersigned or sent direct to Dr. Whyte, of the English Presbyterian Mission, Swatow, will be thankfully received. Yours faithfully,
BRADLEY & CO., LTD. THAT OUT OF EVIL GOOD
MAY COME?
[TO THE EDITOR OF THE “ HONGKONG
DAILY PRESS
SIRI hope it is not too late to appeal
Chinese Authorities that there was any The Royal Naval Quadrill, Club beld precedent for deportation have been their annual fancy dress dance in the to holders, as well as prospective pur- pressing for some time past that the
Royal Naval Theatre on Tuesday night. chasers, of lottery tickets for such of the subjects of the Quadruplice should be there were a number of Naval officers Bages as were abandoned in consequence placed under restraint. So for they have resent among a very large attendance. of the recent terrible disaster in Hong failed in their object, but now that the The dance was a success in every way, kong, to contribute the price of those liberation of the prisoners of war in the fancy costumes being numerous and tickets, whether refunded or as yet un Siberia has created such a serious situa varied The judges had some difficulty paid, to the War Charities Fund. Thu tion we may reasonably hope that all in awarding the prizes, but their judging money was intended for speculative zu- parties in the Republic will realise the was generally approved Miss Stoneman vestment in any event, and I am sure necessity for acting in the direction in presented prizes to the following Mrs that the return of the suggested invest dicated without further delay. Regarddunt as Black and White Petty Officer ment, in the majority of cases at allerents. ing the treatment of Germans after Woodley as an Allied Signalman Mise will be more satisfying to the donors will be noticed that the Joodall as a Munition Worker (special than it would have been if there bad MISSIONARIES Chamber of Commerce, through its Chair prize). Prettiest Costumes: Mr. Gra
man. (the
Mr. P. H. HOLYOAK), ham, Crinoline, Mr. Tatam. Prince. These contributions will go some way to
n no occasion to make this appen. records for the third year in succession, he dance was thoroughly enjoyed and its conviction that they should not be lasted till 2 am the music by Mr. allowed to re
to return to the Colony, save Alderman at the piano being excellent under such terms as will afford complete | Chief Writer Smith R.N., Writer Lister control wer all their actions." The ad Petty Officers Woodley and Adams mmall and tiroid minority in Hongkong were prominent among the organisera.
Shereby rolled that redemption of the 52 or between the bows of 9 am to 1 F PROTESTANT begin on 180 March, 1-18.3gruary last will applicant be required to produce
Payment in cash or ita equivalent 714 Phascolegalme
made at the BANK OF CHINA and BANK OF AL COMMUNICATIONB or any of the Branches of remain
PaperE
the Colony for more than 7 days
GISTR ORDINANCE 1816.
the above Banks and also at the Shanghai re
required to Office of the HONGKONG
SHASRAT the BANKING
CORFORATION AND
Any bond of which the following Bro, two terminal numbers, namely, 08 14 23, 30,
47, 51, 53, 67, A. AGLEN,
200, is a Drawn Boo
Inspector General 4 Customs,
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omises required way he on GPO, and it all Police Stat
Penalty Bor bon compliance
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been
wards making good the shortage in the contribution which would otherwise have been forthcoming from the fands of the Race Club Lam, ete
Amoy at March 1918
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