NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
WANTED.
ALAT HOUSE, or HALF-HOUSE st The Peak Wanted by Married Couple, for the Summer months.
Reply to
c/o
"Box 201," 44 Daily Press
Office.
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R.
GOVERNMENT BILLS, ETC.
TENDERS for SPROLE and MEXICAN DOLLARS, current in this Colony, for Telegraphic Transfer, on the Lords Commissioners of HIS MAJESTY'S TREASURY, Londen, up to and for the sum of £60,000, will be received by the TREASURY CHEST OFFICER, ARMY PAT DE- FARTMENT, til 11 o'clock 15, on the 11th March, 1918,
INTIMATIONS
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS MONDAY, MARCH 11TH, 1918.
THE GREEN ISLAND CEMENT
.:-
COMPANY, LIMITED,
HOUSES TO LET
TO LET
IMEDIATE en'ry, Four very desir Table SHOPS, intod in Los HORIC it ret, opposite the Grand Hobal, recours by reconstructed
TWENTY NINTH ORDINARY ANNUAL MEETING OF SHARE HOLDERS in the Company will hold
to
at the Offices of the Company, St. George's Building Chater Road, Victoria, Hongkong, on SATURDAY, the 23rd day of March, 1918, at 17.30 o'clock in the forenoon for the purpose of receiving a Statement of Accounts
the and the Report of the Directors for · year ending 31st December, 1917, and declaring a Dividend.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from PATHSDAY, the 14th March, 1918, until SATURDAY, the 23rd March, 1918, both days inclusive.
By Order of the
BOARD OF DIRECTORS. [1742 Hongkong, 5th March, 1918.
The tenders to state the total amount (in CHINA SUGAR REFINING CO., LTD. Pounds Sterling No Telegraphic Transfer will be made for fous than £100.
The tenders to be in duplicate, and in Realed covers, addressed to the TREASURY CHEST OFFICER, ARMY PAY DEPART HENT and endorsed TENDERS FOR GOVERNMENT BILLS, Ete? --
The right to accept or reject any or all of the tenders is reserved.
Copies of forms of Tender can ho had, on
application tendering for (Eilla) are hereby
Persona notified that having regard to the provisions. of the Acts 22 George II, Cap. 45 and George ILL, Cap. 32, the acceptance of
For any much Tendor is subject to the express condi tion that no Member of the British House of Commons shall be admitted to any share or part in or to any benefit to arise from the Contract thereby made for the allotment of
chovisions in question do not apply
The
to Contracts entered into by any incorporated Company in ita corporated capacity and made for the general bonent of the Company
n
C. L. COOPER-RUNT, C.F,
Treasury Cheat Ufficer, APD.
His Majesty's Treasury Office,
Hougsong, 11th March, 1918.
G.
H
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GOVERNMENT BILLS, ETC.
TENDERS SPECIE surtens
TRANGIAI, ato. And for bus
of 8500,000 --currant in:- Bhanghai, will be received by the TREASURY UMESA
THE
· NOTICE.
FORTIETH
ORDINARY
For rent and other particulars apply.
Ta MANAGER, Honukona Ion Co., Ltd., Connaught Rond Central
(800
TO LET
OFFICES in York Building
HOUSES on Shameen, Canton. Apply to
THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST.
·MENT AND AGENCY Co., Læn:
1000.
TO LIT.
FOUR-ROOMED HOUSES in Kow
Apply to
ANNUAL MEETING of the SHARE-ALAT in Nathan Road, Kowloon, HOLDERS of the above Company will be held at Offices of the General Agents, Pedder's Street, on WEDNESDAY, the 47th March, at 11.30 .., for the purpose of receiving the Report and Statement of Accounts for the year ending 3 at Lecember, 1917.
The TRANSFER ROU KB of
of the Company March, both days inclusive. will be CLOSED from the 14th to 27th JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., TAD.,
General Agente." Hongkong, 6th March, 1918. [1747
HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
HE FORTY-NINTH ORDINARY MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS will
be held at the Offices of the undersigned at I AM. on WEDNESDAY, the 27th March.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 13th to the 27th March, both days inclusive.
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., La
LAD General Managers, HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE CO., LTD. Hongkong, 9th March, 1918. ₤1755
HONGKONG IUE COMPANY, LTD.
OFFICER, ARMY PAY DEPARTMENT ANNUAL MEETING of SHARE
until 1130 A., on the 12th March, 18.
The amount socopted is to be placed by the tenderer to the credit of a Bocoat with The HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANZING CORPORATION, Shanghai, to me to be available on the 18th March, 1918.
Parsons tendering to state The amount of Dollars current in Shang hai per £100 for Telegraphic Transfer us the Lords Commissioners
of H.M. Treasury London.
the tenders to be in duplicate, and in sealed Dovern, addressed to the TEEASURY CHEST OFFICER, ARMY PAY DEPARTMENT, and
endorsed "TENDERS FOR GOVERN MENT BILLS, Ela.”
right to accept or reject any or all of the fanders is reserved.
Copies of Forms of Tender can be had on plication.
#pp!
Persons tendering for (Bills) are hereby motifed that, having regard to the provisions of
receive, a
THIRTY SEVENTH ORDINARY HOLDERS will be held at the Offices of the General Managers at Nooy on WEDNES DAY, the 27th March, to Statement of the Company's Accounts to 31st
and the Report December 1917, General Managers
BOOKS of the Company The TRANSFER will be CLOSE1 from the 13th to 17th March, both days inclusive,
of the
JARDINE MATHESON & Co., LTD.
1. General Managers. Hongkong, 7th March, 1918.
HONGKONG OLUB
NOTICE
[1752
GENERAL MEETING of the Members
THIRTY SECOND TEARLY
the Acts 22 George III, Cap. 46 and 41, George of the HONGKONG CLUB will be held in III, Cap. 62, the acceptance of any such Lender Is abject to the express condition that no the Club House, on MONDAY, the 18th Member of the British House of Commons March, 1918, at £30 P.M.
By Ordar, shall be admitted to suy share or path in or to
E DES VIEUX, may benefit to arise from the Contra) thereby
Secretary, mada for the allotment of such (Bills)."
(1730 Hongkong, 2nd March, 1918. provisions in question de
de not apply to Centrsots entered into by any
Incorporated Company in Its corporated esparity and made for the general benefit of the Company
Any further information can be obtained by Formand application to the I
*The
CHEST OFFIUME, A.,P.D.
TREASURY
C. L. COOPER HUNT CF..
Treasury Chest Gfloer, A.P.D.
His Majesty's Treasury Office,
Rongkong, 11th March, 1918.
(1759
KONINKLIKE PAKETVAART
MAATSCHAPPY,
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEEA.
FROM PENANG AND SINGAPORE.
ELE Steamship
E
"YAN WARRWYOK” having arrived from the shore ports, Consignees af Cargo by her are notified that all goods are being landed at their risk into the hardons and/or extra hazardous Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Ltd, whence and or from the wharves delivery
be obtained. may
Goods not cleared | by the 17th inst will be subject to rent.
All brokas, chafed and damaged package are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on the 16th st. at 10 am by
Lesara. Goddard & Douglas most be presented in writing within 10 days of arrival, otherwise they will not be recognized.
No Fire Insuranos will be effected by the andersigned in
any case whatever.
Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
JAVA-CHINA-JAPAN LIJN,
Mega Agente.
Hongkong. 11th March, 1918. ₤1.760
HONGKONG HORTICULTURAL
THER
SOCIETY
THE ANNUAL SHOW of FLOWERS and VEGETABLES to be held in the BOTANICAL GARDENS,
THURSDAY,
the 14th March, at 2 to 6 P.M. Admission $1.00 (Children Half-Price). Mrs, LooKEE will present the Prites at 5 PM. FRIDAY,
the 15th March, st 2 to 6 PM. Admission 30 ot.
The Band of the 18th Infantry will play on both days.
Tea will be supplied at 50 cents per head by the HONGKONG HOTEL (who have personally offered to give half the proceeds to War Charities),
HBL DOWBIGGIN,
Hon. Secretary, Hongkong, 8th March, 1918.
NOTICE.
TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
[1758
HUMPHREIB ESTATE & FINANCE;
Do., LAD.,
·Alexandra · Buildings.
(1828
WANTED.
THREE LARGE OFFICE TWO OF
ROOMS in Central Locality. First floor preferred.
Apply to
TONG SENG & Co., 19. Queen's Bond Central. 1687.
FOR SALE.
USCULUM, Parker Road, 166, Foak,
Apply
DUNCAN CLARK, Care of LANE, CELWFORD & Co.
[1711
STRAITS MERCHANT SERVICE
GUILD.S
D Singapore, are HONORARY AGENTS ISPENSARY Balldings, Raffles Place,
SERVION of the IMPERIAL HEBOHANT GUILD, where subscription are received, non Members are enrolled and all Members are welcomed as Visitors during their stay (a port.
NOTICE
Crane
INTIMATION
BY APPOINTMENT.
strong defensive positions; consequently, It is understood (says the L. and D. an expedition sant against them would Express) that Major-General Travers E. prove very costly more costly, probably, | Clarke, C.B., a son-in-law of Sir John then the Central Powers could afford, Jordan, K.C.M.G., British Minister as in view of the demands that would Peking, is about to be appointed to an then be made upon their resources in important administrative post in France. other theatres of the war. The
Amongst the appointments to the Order problem which confronts the Allies of the British Empire at the New Year
WATSON'S here, as in Palestine and Mosopotamia, is were those of Mr. Francis Aglen and
PYERIS.
Registered
that of transferring large reinforcements Mr. James Cantle, M.B., F.R.C.S., to be by tea owing to scarcity of tonnage. Knight Commanders and Mr. Herbert Earlier in the campaign when they bad Phillips, H.B.M's. Consul, Shanghai to the ships they lacked the requisite number be a commander of trained men to carry through decisive oporations. Lest this admission should be construed as a justification of the attitude adopted by those who have main- tained all along that the Allies would have boca wiser to concentrate their
Messrs. Vernon & Smyth's Singapore gente wired them, under Friday's date, prices of Rubber abares indicating a sharp recovery from the panic prices & few days previously. The following
of
An exact reproduction of a well-efforts upon the Western front, Mare the latest prices:-Kedahs, 93-85;
BONAR LAW points out that but for the known Spa at half the price.hrown into the arms of Germany, with Salonika riedition Greece would been
the result that the enemy would have
Blends perfectly with Spirits, commanded the Balkans from all quarters
especially Whisky.
Kempas, $8 Malaka Pindas, $2.10°; Now Berendwhs, $4.00; and Pajams $12.50,
CORRESPONDENCE,
CEREBRO-SPINAL FEVER
EPIDEMIC
HONGKONG
and could have used Greek harbours as a base for submarines, thereby severing
As our communications with the East. it is, We were told by the First Lord of
TO THE EDITOR OF THE the Admiralty the other day, the greatest
* DAILY, PRESS."] danger to our shipping is in the Mediter ranean, which the commaaders of the
BIR,--Are our Health Authorities mad,
I U-boats regard as a "rest cure," Nor or must we doubt their efficiency? must the results attained in Mesopotamia have read reams on reams of learned and Palestine be considered as "purely advice re the prevention and treatment There shallow drafts intoxicate the brain political and moral," for we have to safe of the above dread disease in your valu- And drinking deeply sobera us again, guard our interests in Egypt and India. able columns, but never a word could I
"A little learning is a dangerous thing, Drink deep or touch not the Pyerias
Spring,
Pope
PINTS 90 CTS. PEB Doz.
SPLITS 60
A. S. WATSON
CO., LTD.,
Will somebody whose business it in answer the following questions ;--
1. Has the Government ever had the
serum since the outbreak of the epidemict
2. Has the Government the serum in suficient quantities to cope with the epidemic.
3. Is the Government using cerum in
Kennedy Town Hospital?
It is entisfactory to know that our discover anent the serum. I understand successes in the Near East have been that the chances of recovery for patients achieved with far fewer troops than Lord who are given the latter are about seventy KITCHENER estimated would be required in a hundred, and that without it they in order to save Egypt from invasion, are doomed. Nevertheles, it is more than ever obvious that, though we cannot afford to neglect other spheres of activity--which, it must be remembered, offered oven greater possibilities in the pust than they do to-day the war will be decided on the Western front. No fears are enter tained as to the result. Even if the Germans are reinforced by the Austrians, ARATED WATER MANUFACTURERS. the number, as well as the quality of]
the men holding the Allied lines from the English Channel to the Adriatic will be
3. If the Government is not making the superior to those opposing them. Nor
sorum in the Colony, why not? is there any cause for serious alarm * in
In the interests of the public health I regard to the enemy's increased gun-power, chiefly because of our superiority in the think the above should be gone into im air. So formidable are our defences that mediately, instead of holding learned the much advertised German offensive-iscussions about the nature of the dis- about which some scepticism now prevails ease itself. I believe in practica" not is awaited with confidence. If it should theory." Enclosing my card.-1 am, be made and defeated it would be the Yours faithfully, most decisive event in the war. In short, though Russia has disappointed her friends,
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DEATHS. DERMERA Wood Lodge, Beckenham, on January 5th, THOMAS MASTERS DAINEL, formerly of Hongkong, aged desiring to leave the Colony should KING-At Purley, suddenly, on January 4th, MARY MARGARET, beloved wife of CHARLES HENRY KING, formerly of Shanghai,
NY EUBOPEAN, Non-Anlatio or Indian
upply ka person at the ChưTRAL POLIC STATION between the hours of 1 A.M. to 1.P.M and 2.2.1. 604 P.M. daily,ons
Applicants will be req
regaired to Passport or identification papers.
All persons with remain in the Colony for more than 7 day!
certain exceptions to Ragister thetaselves, ander are GISTRATION OF PERSONE the ORDINANCE 1916.3
prodas who
Forms of Registration giving the par aisulars' required may be obtained at the 1.2.0, and at all Police Stations.
The Fenalty for faon complianos în u Qué nob axvoeding 850-
DAIRY FARM NEWS.
SAUSAGES!
HONGKONG Urich: 10, Des Vœux Road, C. London Ori: lal, FLEET BRIT, EU.
The Daily Press.
HONGKONG, 11th March, 1918.
随着
Germany is not one step nearer A victory," and no doubt is entertained that if the Allies hold together they will secure the results they ect out to achieve when the war began."
4. Is the Goveranent making the serum
in the Colony 1.
SERUM.
Hongkong, March 9th, 1015..
HINT TO THE PUBLIC. WORKS DEPARTMENT.
[TO THE EDITOR OF THE " HONGKONG. DAILY PRESS.""]
SI,Allow me to encroach on your. columns to draw the attention of the
THE WAR SITUATION.
THERE is no attempt in Mr. BONAR LAW'S
Mr. and Mrs. O. T. Edkins left the authorities to the condition of the Deep view of the war situation to minimise Colony on Saturday.
Water Bay road while under repair. The the difficulties by which the Allies are
The name of Mr. Hartmall Edmond top of the hill leading into Aberdeen SAUSAGES!onfronted, but at the same time there Spencer Payne, of Messrs. A, 8. Watson breakers are Beranged along the side of from Victoria la being resurfaced. Stone
A Variety
to suit all tastes OXFORD BAUSAGES. CAMBRIDGE
PORK BEEF
LIVER
BOLOGNA, HEAD CHEESE. BLACK PUDDING. WHITE
FOR SALE.
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18.001:2000-
1
100.00
·92.00 4000
176.00)
1800
NT of HER BY CLYN that the Successor, has as from the 12th February, 1018, sold to MEARS. P. A. LAPICQUE & Co, the 88 HANOL, which insures the 2000 Postal Service between Hongkong and Haiphong, and also the right to use the name of A B Navigation Tonkinoise. GASARE AS Pade
Lon
The braness will hereafter be carried by Mesra, P. A LAPICQUE & Co., No. 4,
THE HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB. | Queen's Building, Telephone N
No. 000.
DURCHASERS OF PARI-MUTUEL TICKETS on the fifth Race; Second Day, for Cash Sweeps, Places and Winners, also Cash Sweep ticket holders, of following Haces can obtain a refund on production of their tickets at the Offices of the HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB the Ground Floor of the
on
PALAFICQUE & Co..
MAISON, A. R. Maurs,
Rene Salle, SuccBEBOT. Hongkong, 5th March, 1918. [1740
WANTED TO PURCHASE.
25 000
GRACA & CO.,
No 4, WINDHAM STEKET,
HONGKONG.
1516
NOW ON SALE.
DIRECTORY
OF
HONGKONG CLUB ANNEXE CHATER W NETTING in any quantity
ANTED SECOND HAND WIRE PROTESTANT ROAD, between the hours of 3.30 PM.— 5.30 PM. on MONDAY, 4th March, 1918, Apply until 20th March (Saturdays and Sundays azcepted
HOLDERS
OF UNPAID WINNING TICKETS. (Cash Bweeps, Places and Win- mora) will also be paid at the same place and between the same hours as stated above an production of their tickets.
is no note of despondency. Russia's defection has been a terrible blow to gister of Chemists and Druggists.____ the Allies," who had every reason to believe that victory would crown their
&Co., Ltd. has been added to the Re-
the road facing outwards, and carry on their good work daily, with the resul Mr. Norman Peterkin, manager of the that the whole surface of the road is
to the Coprnment Civil Hospital on Friday evening, suffering from some form of poisoning.
efforts last year if their plans for a Robinson Fíaso Company, was conveyed covered with small sharp flints with razor simultaneous pressure on all fronts had been carried into effect. By the turn that events have taken the enemy have obtain edan undoubted advantage," the extent
edges. The consequences to vehicles with pneumatic tyres and to hate-footed coolies carrying loads can be imagined. Major RD. Crawford D.S., R.G.A., This condition is not confined to working of which it is difficult to estimate. From who was in Hongkong as a Captain a time only, as when work ceases at 5 p.m. the information in possession of the few years ago with the Hongkong and the road is left in the aforementioned. British Government it appeare highly Singapore Battalion, R.G.A., has been condition. One coolie with a broom would improbable that the Central European appointed Acting Lieut. Colonel. a remedy this.
Powers will be able to obtain from the
Proceeding on through Aberdeen, you A Chinese schoolmaster, named Man will reach, with luck, the hill leading which they stand in need, and--as General conquered territory the food supplies of Hing, of No. 497, Shanghai Street, was down into Deep Water Bay, The surface sent to the Government Civil Hospital on of this is being, or has been, tarred ALEXIE'S ctivities in the Don district Friday suffering from injuries to the face. After the tar has been spread a liberal show it is possible, even yet, that caused by a fall from a nullah bridge at sprinkling of sand is placed on the sur- the ruthlessiess with which they Yanmati,
face. This is quite legitimate, although trampling on a prostrate foo may defeat their object. One imme diate and regrettable result, however, of expiration of three months the China are applied in an emergency on this their success has been to compel Ben Cinema Co, Ltd., will unless cause is surface the only resistance to motion maniu left in the lurch, to sue for peace shown to the contrary, be struck off the offered is rolling friction, as the par- The deep sympathy which Mr. Bonaz Law Register and the Company will be titles of sand under the tyre act as small rollera between tyre surface and road dissolved- expressed with this gallant little nafina
surface. in its undeserved misfortunes will he It is notified in the Gazette that the This is not all. The sand used for the shared by al the Allied peoples Japanese Government require all British purpose, instead of being stacked in piler and find practical expression in & and other foreign subjecte travelling to at the side of the road during night- determination to prosecute the war Formosa to be provided with passports time, is left lying all over the road in
It is notlfed in the Gazette that at the liable to cause accidents, as if the brakes
WEISSIONARIES until the wrongs inflicted now are duly vised by the proper Japanese Con heaps of different sizes. An early out
Box 8%
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CHINA JAPAN AND COREL.
WANTED.
LOWE, BINGHAM & MATTHEWS, A PEAT for a little girl of 24 years "Hongkong Daily Press" Office.
Accountants to the Fongzona JooKET CLUB.
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sular
H.M.
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righted. In the meantime there is
Authorities.
come of this procedure will be a bart cause for anxiety, also, with regard to
the King has approved the accident with, perhaps, loss of life. our troops at Salonika, who may find
ment of the Hon. Mr. Ho Fook Afterwards, an inquiry will be held and themselves attacked by numbers which it to bo in Unofficial Member of the it will be decided not to do it agnite-
will be difficult, perhaps impossible, for us adequately to meet." They are a formidable force, however, and they occupy
Legislative Council, tire the Hon. Me We Yak, C.M.G., retired, with effect from the ad October, 1917
Yourɑ truly,
A STITCH IN TIME SAVES NINE Hangko 9th March, 101E
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