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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

NOTICE.

TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the

No

INTIMATIONS

HONGKONG LAWN TENNIS

LEAGUE

THE HUNGEON: DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, APRIL 22ND, 1918.

XAVDA, and the HONGKONG IMPORT A MEETING of the abors League will

Agreement for service between J. M.

N EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL & CHINA PRODUCE EXPORT CO. has expired by effluxion of time.

be held in the HorGKONG CarOKET CLUB LO AND LOPAVILION, TO-DAY (MONDAY), April 22nd, Solicitors for the above-named Company at 5.16 FM., to confirm a resolution pissed at Hongkong, 20th April, 1919.

the Annual General [1910

11 1918

gral Meeting held on

April Latries for the

close on April 20th. Club Secretaries are requested to forward the entrance fees with their entries, namely, Si per teammates

F. LINDSAY WOOD,

Hon. Secretary. Hongkong, 16th April, 1918.

TO LET.

DEAK, FURNISHED FLAT (complete) Let for 4 months, Jane-September. 2 minutes from Tram.

Apply

Box 22, Care of "Daily Fress" Office.

R.

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GOVERNMENT BILLS, ETC. TENDERS for SPECIE and MEXICAN DOLLARS, ourens in this Colony, for Telegraphic Transfer, ou the Lord Commissioners of HES MAJESTY'S TREASURY, London, up to and for the sum of £100,000 will be received by the TREASURY CHEST OFFICEE, ARMY PAY DE- PARTMENT, tatil 11 o'clock A.M. on the 32nd Apr, 1818.

The tenders to state the total amoun

(In Founda Sterling No Telegraphio Transfer will be made for less than £100/990.

The tenders to be in duplicate, and in Bealed covers, addressed to the TREASURY CHEST OFFICER, ARMY PAY DEPART MENT, 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 be had on application.

Persons tendering for

r(Billa) are hereby notified that having regard to the provision of the Acts 29 George Ill. Cap. 46 and 41, George II., Cap. 82, the acceptance of any Buck Tender 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 wuch (Bill)

The provisions in questio do not apply to Contracts entered into by any incorporate Company in its corporated capacity and made for the general benefit of the Company

..THURSBY-FELHAME LA Colonel

Treasury Chest Officer, A.P.D. His Majesty's Treasury Office,

Hongkong, 22nd April, 1918. [1917

ORGAN RECITAL

BY

MR. E. J. CHAPMAN

TO-NIGHT. 22nd inst, at 6 o'clock,

Vocalist

Mhe. A. G. GORDON.

UNION CHURCH,

Kennedy Bond.

Collection in aid of Organ Fund,

THE TOMBOLA.

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THE DRAWING of PRIZES will take place at the CITY HALL, at 4 PM. TO-DAY (MONDAY, the 2nd April, and the Pallic is invited to attend,

The numbers of Prizes won by Spill numbers will, be advertised

Drawing.sed after

the

Holders of Spili numbers are requested to ulain their Prizes at the TOMBOLA STURE, Queen's Road (next door to the Astor House Hotel) between the hours of 10AM-1 PM and M. - P.M. from the 23rd to the 30th April.

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BT. JOHN'S CATHEDRAL GENERAL MEETING of the SEAT

A HOLDERS and SUBSCRIBERS of ST. JOHN'S CATHEDRAL will, pursuant to squisition which has been duly lodged, be held at the CrrY HALL TO-DAY (MON- DAY), the 22nd April, at

to consider. The object of the Mesting is to certain proposed alterations to the Cathedral Ordinance and to the Regulations.

The alterations proposed and the amend ments thereto involve, amongst other matters, an altoration of the rights of voting at Meet ings, and can be seen in the Notice of Moet- ing posted on the Cathedral door.

All Seatholders and Subscribers interested are invited to attend.

It will be proposed that the Mosting shall be private:

STA

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HONGKONG TRAMWAY CO, LTD, (Incorporated in the United Kingdom.) TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING of the HONGKONG TRAMWAY CO, LTD, will be held at the Offices of Messrs. JARDINE MATHERON & CO., LTD, Pidder Street, Hong- kong, on WEDNESDAY, the 24th day of April, 1918, at 12 o'clock Noos, to transact the Ordinary Business of the Company By Order of the Board of Directors.

WE ROBERTS, Secretary. Hongkong, 6th February, 1918.

₤1904 HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB.

NOTICE.

THE HALF YEARLY MEETING of

Members will be held on SATURDAY,

the 27th April, 1918, at 12 o'clock Noor, Bt the Offices of the JoomEY CLUB on the Ground Floor of the HONGKONG CLUB ANNEXE, Chater Road.

By Order.

T. F. HOUGH, Clork of the Course. Hongkong, 13th April. 1918. [1890

THE HONGKONG ICE COMPANY,

LIMITED.

TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an MEETING of the HONGKONG ICE NEXTRAORDINARY GENERAL

Registered Ofice of the Company Padder COMPANY, LIMITED, will be held at the Street, Victoria, Hongkong, on MONDAY, the 6th day of May, 1918, at 12 o'clock NOON, when the subjoined resolutions which were of the Company hold on the 16th day passed at the Extraordinary General Meeting April, 1918, will be submitted for Confirmo tion as Special Resolutions:

(1) That it is expedient to effect an paradamalgamation of this Company with

HOUSES TO LET

RBuilding

TO LET.

DESIDENTIAL FLAT in

Prince's

Apply to

THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST MENT & AGENCY Co., La.

No.:

TO LIVE

1875

TO. &, CANTON VILLAS, Kowloon.

Apply to THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST MENT & AGENCY Co., LTD.

1MM

TO LET

2578

MMEDIATE entry, Four y desin

SHOPS, situated in log House, Stre opposite the Grand Hotel, recently recor structed

For rent and other particulara Berly

THE MANAGER HONGKONG ICA Co., LTD. 40, Connaught Rond Central.

tom

TO LET.

HOUSES on Shameeu, Canton,

Apply to

1900)

THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST.

MENT & AGENCY Co., Lang!

TO LET.

A FLAT in Nathan Road, Kowloon.

FOUR-ROOMED HOUSES in Kowloon

Apply to--

HUMPHREYS ESTATE & FINANCE Co., LTD Alexandra Buildinge

11828

TUSCULUM, Barker Road, 165, Peak-

FOR SALE.

Apply

the Dairy Farm Company, Limited, and that with a view thereto this Company be wound up voluntarily and that lessrs. Jardine, Matheson &Co., Limited, bo and they are hereby appointed Lionidators for the purpose 66 of such winding up

(2) That the conditional Agreement sub- mitted to the meeting for the amalgamation of this Company with the Dairy Farm Company,

Limited upon the terms (inter alia) of the acquisition by that Company of the complete undertaking, business, good- will and property of this Company in return for the issue to this Company of $2,000 shares of the Dairy Farin Company Limited of the nominal value of $7.50 each credited as fully paid up (being eight shares of $7.30 each of that Company for each share 825 each of this Company) and of the issue by the Dairy Farm Company, Limitet, to Weiss Jardine Matheson &Co., Limited, the General Manageme of this Company (upon their entering Jato restrictive covenants which have been agreed upon and by way of bonus as compensation for their loss of office as General Managers of this Company) of 2,000 shares of the Dairy Farm Company, Limited, of the nommal valus of $7.50 each credited as fally paid up be and the game is

of

by approved and that the Liqui- rar and they are heraby authorised pursuant to Section 185 of the Companies Ordinance 1911 to adopt the said Agreement and carry

DUNCAN CLARK, Caro of Lang, Crawford & Co.

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FOR SALE ALESEND," 109, THIS PRAK, SIX

ROOMS Apply

CH GALE, R.V.D.

WANTED.

FARSA

WNISHED BOOM with Private ITHOUT Board, NICELY FUR- Bathroom Higher level preferred.

Apply to

MV. D. Care of Daily Press Office. (1907

WANTED. TENOGRAPHER, Male or Female, Siste

experience, salary required references Apple

and

Box No. 100 Care of Daily Press Office. 1817

UNIVERSITY OF HONGKONG. APPOINTMENTS IN THE FACULTY OF ENGINEERING.

NHE Council of the University require the services of TWO LECTURERS in Civil

INTIMATION

WATSON'S

E

THE PREMIER SCOTCH OF THE FAR EAST FOR 25 YEARS.

WATSONS

POPULARITY MAINTAINED

BY ITS

EXCELLENT QUALITY NOT BY EXPENSIVE WORLD-WIDE ADVERTISING.

East, has bech considerably widened. It is now understood that the Chinese JA Thomas, late manager of the B.- The engagement is announced of Mr. expeditionary force to be created under 4.7. in China, to Mis Anna Branson, of the terms of this ngement is to be North Carolina officered by Japanes; that a national Police system for China is to be organis. ed by Japanese; that the dockyards and arsenals are to be placed under Japanese supervision; that the control of iron mines is to be entrusted to the Japanese and that special rights and privileges are to be accorded to Japanese subjects

The Valuation Lists for the Colony for 1918-1919, will be open to inspection- the Treasury for twenty-one days, com, runcing on April 20th.

the Royal Flying Corps, son of Mr. and Licut. Humphrey Hamilton Wilson, of. Mrs. Kirkland Wilson, of Yokohama, was killed in action on February 19th,

Mongolie. Apparently, no written document has been presented embodying

During the 24 hours of Friday Your these demands as they are called cases of cerebrospinal fever were notified. though possibly the term desires" in the Colony, all of them Chinese.. would be more accurate and, therefore, there were four deaths in the sans

of course, any attempt to indicate the period. precise nature and scope of the conver I is notified in the Gazette that the entions." which have taken place must names of the Lun -Fat Shing Yarn Co., be accepted with reserve. Complaint is Ltd., and the Hongkong and Kowloon made that the conversations are Garages Co., Ltd., have been struck off being conducted with secrecy, not through

the Register. the Wichnipon-the recognised launel of diplomatic intercoursebut direct with the PRESIDENT and PREMISH. This procedure, which may have been adopted in order to ascertain informally China's views, recalls to the Chinese mind that followed by Japan in 1910, when the "Twenty-one demands were presented. The fears which have been expressed, may be largely chimerical and børn of ignorance of the truc facts. In view of the dangerous situation created by the liberation of German and Austrian prisoners of war in Siberia it is only reasonable to assume that discussions on such subjects as those indicated The Hongkong Club will be open to are taking place between Japan and ladios tomorrow," St. George's Day" China, Nor can it be denied that from con. A special titin will be served

A. S. WATSON &tions, she is undoubtedly retarding the

CO., LTD.,

It is notified in the Gazette that the Dares of Mr. Ugo Gonella, Mr. Clarenco A. Coburn, and Mr. Carlos Henique de Senna Fernandes Basto have been added. to the list of authorised architects.

Count Okuma Tang Shao-yi on April 116h. The con gavo & luncheon to Mr. versation did not turn on politics, but, among other things, Mr. Tang Shaoyi pointed out that Chinese ideographs are a serious obstacle to the progress of modern civilization in China, and he envied Japan the possession of a syllabary which so simplifies her written language,

may entertain their

has kindly consunted to give his excellents

Mr. Robert Sutherland. Punch and Judy show in the Club bofore tiffin (19.60) v aid of St.

Members are urged to be present and contribute as liberally as possible The urgent need for fundo is greater than ever,

China's helplessness and inefficiency pre-nt which members may vent her from co-operating fully with the lady friends. other Allies, Were her vast resources of men and material available to those who are combating German militarism in order to make the world safe for peace George's Day" War Charity funde. loving peoples, they would form a sub- stantial contribution to the cause. So long Un China is unable to render this Service in spite of her good inten

progress of the world. 1

By making possible such assistance Japan may give the Allied cause a tremendous impetus, and thus confer a great boon upon man- kind in general and China in particular. In that ease her objects, instead of being [12" subject to adverse criticism, may be highly commended. There is no reason to sup pose that Japan is acting without the full concurrence of her Allies, or that she does not realise that, on the ground trance of coercion would be a of expediency alone, anything that bore grave blunder in view of the avowed principles, especially that of the self-

WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, HONGKONG,

MARRIAGES. YEATHERSTONE BESSON At St. John's Cathedral, Hongkong, on April 20th, by the Right Roy the Bishop of Victoria, assisted by the Rev. H. Copley Moyle, WILLIAM THORNTON, son of the Rev. T. FEATHERSTONE, B.D., and MTH FEATHERSTONE, Holme Eden, Carlisle, to MABEL daughter of CHARLES BENSON, Exeter, Devonwy PLATINER-HODOYER. →→ At

₤1013 the Union Church, Shanghai, on April 6th, by the Rev. CE Darwent, RENE PLATT NE to YVONNE HOBOYEE.

determination of peoples, for which the Allies stand.

BRIGANDAGE IN THE NORTH. _________ DEATHS,

THE bandits of the North are taking full Benny.Killed in a recent action on the advantage of the increased opportunitica Western Battlefront, Capt. SAM G afforded them for their exploits by the BERRY, 7th Somersetshire Light In- fantry, late manager of the Shanghai withdrawal of troops to fight the Branch of the representation for Southerners, Mr. KYLE, the surveyor of British Manufacturers, Ltd.

At the conclusion of the performance of The Witness for the Defence ” on St. George's Night the furniture and te

ne s tings used in the various scenes will bo sold by anction on the stage by Mr. H P. Whito. The items to be disposed of and earpols, which Mesare. Wm. Powell, include some very handsome hanginge

Ltd., are very generously supplying at Delivery of the articles sold cannot be taken until after the final performance cost price for the good of the cause.

on the night of the 27th inst

CHINESE TELEGRAMS.

[FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT. J. ANOTHER AMERICAN CITIZEN CAPTURED BY RANDITS.

PERING, April 19th.

An employé of the British-American Tobanco Co. named Love has been cap-

tured by brigands at Shentung, near Isining. A supply of arms has been

the same into effect with auch (if any) and Mechanical Engineering. Salary 100 DAY.-Killed at Ayr, Scotland, in as the Siemens-Carey party, is still in the demanded before negotiations for the

modification either before or after the execution thereof as the said Liqui dators may think exped ent

will be CLOSED from the 1st to the 10th The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company May, 1918, both daya inclusive.

Dated the 16th day of April, 1918.....

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., LTD.,

General Managers,

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NOTICE,

UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF

CANTON, LTD. -

THE CERTIFICATE No. 3051 for 36

Shares Now 11410 to 11445 standing in the books of the Society in the name of FRANCISCO DE PAULA CEMBRANO Inte of Wimbledon, Middlesex, England, has been DAY declared LOST and it at the expiration of one month from the date hereof the abovo document be nob forthcoming another Certificate for the said Shares will be issued by the Society and thereafter no other will be acknowledged.

C. MONTAGUE EDE, General Manager. Hongkong, 10th April 1918. 11879

GEORGE'S

FUND.

“THE WITNESS FOR

THE DEFENCE.

THE DAIRY FARM CO., LTD.

PPLICATION has been made to the

REPEAT PERFORMANCES: AP of this Company to Isrue to

THURSDAY, 25TH APRIL, SATURDAY, 27 APRIL, AT 9,15 M.

ORDINARY THEATRE PRICES. BOOKING AT MOUTRIES from FRIDAY 19th insi, at 9 M

Boldiers and Sailors in uniform Half-Prios. to Pit and Gallery

11910

(deceased) a duplicate Certificate or Certi WALTER DOUGLAS GRAHAM of Hongkong fcates in lies thereof that the

Certificate No. 1903 for the statement

pounds per annum, with quarters or £100 per sanum sllowance, maximum rate of dollar / The selected candidates will be squired to take up their appointments in September. 1918.

ments in

Applications should be sent before the end of May, to the Registrar, from whom further details of each appointment may be obtained.

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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, MACAO. NOTIFICATION.

T 18 HEREBY NOTIFIED that during of publication of this Notification in the two months, counting from the date

STUDY OF WATER SUPPLY in this BOLETIM OFFICIAL tenders FOR Colony will be received. The tenders addressed to the Council of Administration of Public Works must be received in this Departament within the above specified time.

inspection in the Portuguess Consulate all The conditions of the work are open for week days

Fublic Works Department, Macao, 6th April, 1918.

PARIA E MAIA. The Engineer Director

17895

THIRD LIBERTY LOAN.

HE Subscription List for the THIRD carrying interest at 1/4 per cent per ainuun LIBERTY LOAN of U.S. $3,000,000,000

Shares AR98775/23834 and dated closes in An rics on 4th May, 1918. Sperma

6% on application.

20% on 21st May.

DESTROYED AND NOTICE IS HEREBY is prepared to receive applications up to 28th GIVEN that if within 30 days from the date April, on the following terms - of such Original Certificate is made to the hereof no claims or representation in respect Directors they will proceed to deal with such application for a Certificate

I MANUK, Pat Secretary, Dated 4th day of April, 1916.

1960

on 11th July.

on 8th August

and will also grant loans against this

11280

aeroplane accident, on March 7tli, hands of Honen bandits, all efforts to THOMAS SYDNEY Ora, Lieutenant, effect his release having proved unsuccess. Australian Flying Corps, younger ful Mr. PURCELL and Mr. WU, who son of T. K. DEALY, Headmaster, Queen's College, Hongkong, and of were captured at the same time, subse Mrs. Dealy, 45, Brougham Place, quontly effected their escape and returned North Adelaide, SA, aged 21- IP MARQUES DA SILVA-At 42, Haskell ed that two American lady missionaries

to Peking. A fortnight ago it was learn- 28 1014. Road Shanghai, on April 15th, M18. Dixos, and Miss CATHERINE LOUIS PHILIPPE, dearly beloved son SCHEIDT-belonging to the Americau of MANURE MARQUES DA SILVA, Bgod

Hosonora Ogion: 101, Des Vœux Bond, C. LONDON OFFICE: 181, FL Star, E.O

The Baily Press.

Mr. Peak, is proceeding to Tainan to captive's release. The American Coneul, represent the American Legation.

The time-limit and money reward offered for the ransom of Mr. Kyle, the 17th, and a general military pursuit of American engineer, expired on April

the Honan bandits commenced next day, with a view to rescuing Mr. Kyle. AMERICAN MINISTER'S

SUGGESTION

that the Chinese Government appoint a In view of the seriousness of the situa tion the American Minister has suggested high official as Commissioner for the sup foreign captives. pression of the bandits and the rescue of

12 months, pra Mennonite Mission, had heen scized by MILLER. At St, Maria Hospital, Shang- brigands in Tsaohsien, Shantung.

hai, on April 18th, MARY BARLETTA, the beloved wife of E. D. MILLER, latot victim is Mr. Love, an employé of - ***

The aged 27 years.

the British American Tobacco Co., who

bandits can move easily from Shan Was seized near Toining.

As the tung inte Kiangsu and back again, it i

fcared that the rancor of the captives may be a somewhat protract, ed proceeding. The authoritics seem to be helpless in the matter. In view of the seriousness of the situation the American1 Minister our Peking correspondent in- forms as-hte urged the Chinese Govern ment to appoint a Coromissioner for the suppression of the bandits and the recc of their foreign captives

HONGKONG, 225B APRIL 1918

JAPAN AND CHINA,

Tax political situation in China, never at any time very clear, is particularly clauded at the

moment. Plans for prost cuting the war against the South are being

discussed simultaneously with Peace overtures with a view to a compre. mise. In both cases, however, vim and

Ladies are requested to return all unsold Spills to the Tombola Store be- fore 12.30 p.m. to-day.

POLITICAL SITUATION GRAVE.

PEEING, April 20th. The Government some divided among

The political situation is again grave, su forming another party under General itself the Fremier's former supporters

Shu-cheng, Vice Miniser of War - nhì have resigned owing to alleged sick Generals Teao Kun und Chang Hwai

The Government defeat in Kwangtung is embarrassing Peking..

THE JAPANESE PROPOSALS. The Premier left this afternoon for Hankow to consult the Generals at the

the Chinese are occupied with the nego sincerity are lacking, for the minds of tiations reported to be in progress be

Any alien who desires to enter the Pront tween the Chinese and Japanese Govern-

vince of Kwangtang (leased territory), or to travel by the South Manchurian Rail ments, Enmour has it that the original which his photograph is attached, Iway, must be provided with a passport, military agreement, which it was sought ved by a diplomatic or consular agent

Undoubtedly, he has lost his former power over the military, while he recy concerning the Japanese teras is not adding to his popularity, ...

hold the more important, which will be disclose a portion of the terms, but with It is expected that the Government will

incorporated in a document similar to the

to establish between the two nations for of Japan. Some exceptions are taade the maintenance of peace in the Farbe obtained at the Japanese Consulate Russo Japanese agreement of 1918.

to this role, particulars of which may