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NOTICE.

TE HAVE The Day REMOVED Our Office from No. 5, FRIVOR'S BUILDING to No. 11, QU's ROAD CENTRAL,

Second Floor of the old MERCANTILE BANK BUILDING), entrance by Ice House Street.

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WISEMAN'S-CAFE

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DINNER AND DANCE will be held under the auspices of the Heather Day Fund at

WISEMAN'S CAFE

ON

TO LET

GROUND TO LET.

T WHITFIELD ROAD, CAUSEWAY

·RAY, next to our Uism Factory, consisting of 18,000 Square feet, suitable for

Apply to storing Coal, de. From January 1st, 1918

KWONG SANG HONG, Lin, 948, Des Vaux Road Central

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FIRE INSURANCE ABSOČIATION OF

HONGKONG.

HEATHER DAY. OTICE IS HEREBY GIVEIN that all FIRE INSURANCE OFFICES will be CLOSED for the Transaction of PUBLIC BUSINESS at 1 .. 10-DAY (FRIDAY), NOVEMBER 29TH, 1918.

By Order,

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A. R. LOWE

Bocretary.

Hongkong, November 29th, 1918. [2734

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MARINE INSURANCE ASSOCIATION

OF HONGKONG

HEATHER DAY.

In aid of

THE HEATHER DAY FUND. Tickets $2.50 each. Tables may be booked.

3508

HONGKONG ELECTRIC CO., LTD. the Power Station the apply of OING to Alterstions and Repairs at ELECTRICITY will be SHUT OFF on SUNDAY, the 1st DECEMEZE, from 7 A.M. to 1 P.3.

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co..

Agents...

(9797 Hongkong, November 28th, 1918.

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PUBLIC AUCTION,

ARTICULARS and CONDITIONS of

TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that all the letting by Public Auction Sale, lo

MARINE INSURANCE OFFICES

be held on MONDAY, the 2nd day of will be CLOSED for the Transation of

DEPARTMENT, by Order of PUBLIC BUSINESS at IP.X. TO-DAY December, 1818, st 3 PM, at the Offices of the PUBLIC WORLD FAN OFFICER ADMINS (FRIDAY) NOVEMBER 29TH, 1918.

By Order.

CROWN LAND at Sheung Shui in the New "LOWE, BINGHAM & MATTHEWS,TERING THE GOVERNMENT, of One Lot of

Secretarics

Territories, in the Colony of Hongkong, for term of 75 years, commencing from 1st July, 1898, with the option of renewal at a Crown Bent to be fixed by the Surveyor of His MAJESTY THE KING, for one further term of 24 years, less three days.

Boagrong, November 29th. 1818. 19736

"HEATHER DAY."

THE EXCHANGE BANKS will be CLOSED for EXCHANGE BUSINESS TO-DAY (FRIDAY), NOVEMBER -19TH,

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Hoogkong, November 28th, 1918.

HONGKONG STOCK EXCHANGE.

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NOTICE

TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the will be STOCK EXCHANGE CLOSED TO-DAY (FRIDAY) HEATHER NOVEMBER 29TH, 1918

DAY.

By Order of the Committee,

E. M. RAYMOND,

Secretary, Hongkong, November 8th, 1918. (2725

HONGKONG OLUB.

NOTICE. HEATHER DAY: THE CLEE HOUSE will be thrown Open TO-DAY (FRIDAY), NOVEMBER 29, to Members' friends (Ladies and Non-Members) from 12 Noom to 3 P.M.

By Order,

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Applicants will be required to produce Passports or identification papers.

All persons with certain exceptions who

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To requi Colony for more than 7 days themselves under REC Register of " PERSONS

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ORDINANCE 1916.

Forms of Registration giving the parti- culars required may be obtained at the G.P.O. and at all Police Stations,

The Penalty for non compliance is a fine not exceeding $50.

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A COMPLETE AERATED WATER PLANT. FOR SALE.

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THE MACHINES are made by Messr Batby&Hinchliffe, Ltd, Manchester. and guaranteed in perfect working order. T will be necessary to bring into uro the. This complete plant will tara gas: 2,400

ITEMPORARY TERMINAL STATIONS dozen derated water per day, purchasers to

on SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18T, and on take over about 6,000 down bottles at cost THAT DATE the UFPER AND LOWER price TERMINI, BARKER

ROAD, LAND

KENNEDY ROAD STATIONS WILL BE

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An allowance of 20% will be made on all tickets (dog tickets and charges for goods excepted) for such time as the Cars are running the shortened distance..."

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ICE PLANT FOR SALE ECOND-HAND' belt-driven CO Ice sing Plant in first-class conditions

These will be charged at usual enter. The allowance of 20% will be "made at the expiration of the period for which the ticket complete with Distilling Plant, Capacity was issned.

PUNCH TICKETS.

6 Tons of Ice per day with Circulating Water at 86 Fah, Owners buying larger plant. This plant is offered subject to being unsold detailed specification refer to

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HOUSES on Bhamen, Cantou.

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NEWS.

[FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT:]

A JAPANESE LOAN,

doubt, will be aroused in

many FAR EASTERN CABLE constituencies will speedily subside when the contest is over. In any case, it Com- House of ia. obvious that a mona returned by a defunct electorate eight years ago cannot pretend to possess the necessary authority to deal with the

PEKING, November 29th. vitally important questions such, for

The Japanese Legation has issued example, as Imperial preference, the

in-communiqué stating that a loan often organisation and protection of dustry, development of agriculture, million yen has been contracted on Octo- State control of the methods of trans-ber 25th by the Chinese Governinent portation, provision of houses for the from a Sino-Japanese Industrial Com- working classes on an extensive scale, pany... This is a renewal and extension and improvement of the conditions of of the former loan of three millions, and employment-that will claim attention provides that seven millions be deposited during the period of reconstruction. in Tokyo and expended only upon the Under normal conditions any one of extension of the Chinese telephone system. these would be sufficient to divide the The interest charged is 8 per cent House of Commons into hostile groups, and, collectively, they would be beyond the power of any political party, to settle. Happily, at the moment there is a Coalition of parties, and it is this which appealing to the country for a mandate in accordance with the demo cratic principles we profess to admire. To postpone this course for a few months would not alter the fundamentals of the situation, while to delay it for any con- produce siderable time would only difficulties. Not the least of these would be the reappearance of the old lines of cleavage us the pressure of the national emergency which led to their obliteration. It is reported that, seven million. four years ago relaxed-a reflection dollars have been paid to Hsu Shu- which may contain a crumb of com- chang, in Japan, as part of the Telegraph fort for those who suspect that Mr. Loan.

LLOYD GEORGE and his colleagues are seek- ing to take advantage of the present! temper of the nation to re-establish them. selves in office for another five years. As it is, there are all the signs of substantial and we may confidently expect. agreement, that the Government will be returned to power with an accession of strength which it could not possibly possess while it rested on a House of Commons unrepre- sentative of the people. As a result of this any impression of serious divisions amongst us, which our Allies and the "enemy may have gained from the noisy minority which has fomented strikes and conducted peace campaigns, will be re- moved, and our representatives will 69

[BY COURTEST OF THE CHUNG NGOI BAN 20"] EX-PRESIDENT TO VISIT EUROPE.

The -President, Li Yuan-hung, will leave for Europe shortly to study foreign politics.

PEKING TUCHUNS' DEMANDS.

The Tuchons in Peking have demand- ed that the Vice-President should be elected at once, and that the Premier- ship should be restored to Tuan Chi-jut. THE TELEGRAPH LOAN.

CANTUN NEWS.

[BY COURTESY OF THE "OBUNG NGOL JAY. PO."

CASTON, November 29th.

PEACE CELEBRATIONS..

There have been very enthusiastic scenes in Canton since yesterday, when the Armistice was celebrated. The city was gaily decorated with flags and flowers. Great processions will march through the city to day.

PAK KUP PUL LOTTERY.

It is reported that the Pap Kup Pai lottery is to be opened shortly. The mat ter is to be raised in the Provincial

Assembly for discussion, and it is expect

to the Peace Conference knowing that they have behind them the support of theed that it will be approved by the men whole nation.

bers.

KING-CHOW' AFFAIES.

The Tuchun has given rewarda of 830,000 and 310,000, respectively, to the

UYDENS-GRENBERG-At the Registrar General's Office, Hongkong, on 27th instant, LUVINUS UYDENS (Asst.- Examiner. C.M. Customs, Ningpo), Administration's mines for the week end-military and naval forces who partiy son of Mrs. Uydens, of Antwerp, Belgium, to LA GRENRZEG, daugh- ter of Mr. and Mrs. G. Grenberg, of Shanghai

Shanghai and Tientsin papers please

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HONGKONG OFFICE: 104, Das Vorex Roan, C. LONDON OPTION: 181, FXame Sun, E.C.

The Baily Press.

HONGKONG, NOVEMBER 29TH, 1918.

THE GENERAL ELECTION.

Consigneon Cargo are hereby notified that they must produce an Import Permit signed by the Superintendent of Imports and Exports, THE Parliament which has been respon

befors Bils of Lading can be sible for the conduct of the nation's Berdgned.

The total output of the Kailan Mining ing November 18th amounted to 68,710 tons and the sales to 45,055 tona...:

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The gunboat Pa Man has escaped with cipated in the occupation of King-chow. a few hundred soldiers and large quan. The French authorities

glad to learn that tities of arms. Our readers will be Mr. Justice Gompertz received the fol- have been requested to have her interned loving cablegram from the Secretary of on her arrival at Annam or Haiphong, It is reported that both the Canton the Air Force yesterday morning-whither she is said to be proceeding.

Pleased to inform you 2nd Licat. H.

C. T. Gompertz, of Royal Air Force, who forces and Long's troops are looting in was reported missing on November 10th, King-chow. Bandits, also, are active. arrived in England on November 28th amicus 21 is WUCHÓW.

unwounded and well."

"A fire broke out in Wuchow a few nights ago and lasted from 9 to 11 p.m. Sixty-one houses were burnt to the ground. There was no loss of life- SOLDIERS BELIEF FUNDS.

Under Instructions from the Liquidator of Messrs. Blackhead & Co., Messrs. Hughes & Hough offered for sale" by auction, yesterday afternoon,

We are informed that great efforts are publie "Smith's Villa," Magazine "Gap, the Peak Several well-known gentlemen being made at present to raise funds in were amongst the bidders. The reserve aid of the Soldiers' Relief Fund in Cab- dissolved, and a new House of Commons price was $35,500. Bidding rose by sums ton. It is hoped that a large sum will of the Stemmnur'u szíval kere, stier which, they will assemble on January 21st. "We must of $500 to 843,000, at which figure Mr.be collected.

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All broken, chafed and damaged goods are to affairs during the most anxious and lofs in

in the Godowns, where they will be critical period in history has been examined on December 5th, 1918, at 10 am.

All Claims must be presented wilkins month cannot be recognised.

*No Claims will be admitted after the Goods all share the hope, expressed by His J. A. Plummer, of Messrs. Bradley & Co., hays left the Grodorns and all Goods remaining Majesty the King, that the spirit of became the purchaser. The property has

undelivered after December 8th, 1918, w bi

unity which has enabled us to surmount subject to rent.

No Fire Insurance whatever will be effected. Consignees are requested to send in their the perils of war will not be wanting in Bit of Lading for commiersignature the no less ardnous task of establishing immediately,

PACIFIC MAIL 88.00 on a sure foundation of ordered liberty, J. ORAM SHEPPARD, the common welfare of the people.

Acting Agent.

Many, we have no doubt, will be disposed Hongkong. November 27th, 1918. 19720

to agree with Mr. ASQUITH in describing

area of 88,900 square feet, and on it stands a well-built European bungalow.

WHEN A MAN SEES RED.”

Special punch tickets atseduced rates will on receipt of acceptance. For price and THE PENINSULAK AND the approaching general election in the Herman Masuk, of the Dairy Farm Com. picture itself is so striking and presents

be issued. Old panch tickets may be held over until the Cars are running the full distance or, if returned to the Company's Office, & pro ratu refund will be made fot the unused portion.

Every effort will be made to complete the work as soon as possible in order to minimise The the inconvenience to residents of the Pear and Upper levels.

JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & SON,

General Managers, ze Hongtong, November 14th, 1918 [2886

SEAMEN'S INSTITUTE

11, PRAYA KAST, HONGKONG.

LL DEPARTMENTS of the above are A OPEN after extensive repairs.

Reading and Writing Rooms Billiard

Room (wo tables), Bostaurant, Concert Hall and Meeting Room

Sleeping Accommodation-33 Cabins and 70 Beds in Dormitories,

All man of the Mercantile Marine, HM Navy and Army are welcome to me the Institute.

MANAGERE

NAMKENG

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NAVIGATION. CO.

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United Kingdon as “a blunder and a pany, acted as best man. The bride wore calamity. The ex-Premier seems to & white serge dress with manye silk The bridegroom presented his bride with a base his opinion on the ground that the

diamond pendant. A reception was held in the Carlton Hotel in the evening, when eoldiers on service overseas will not be able to exercise the franchise. the health of the bride and bridegroom a matter of fact, however, those on was toasted by the best man. A few pez the Western front will be entitled to manent residents of the hotel were pre vote by post, and those in other theatressent at a special dinner provided for the of war by proxy. The former class occasion. should experience no difficulty, but

A cinematograph film, which created a America, entitled At the wedding of Mr. Luvinus Tydens great sensation in and Miss Lena Grenberg at the Registrar When a Man Sees Bed" was scromed General's-Ofice on the 27th instant, Mrs. for the first time at the Victoria Theatro meron, proprietress of the Carlton last night. The fame of the film had pre- Hotel, gave, the bride away, while Mr.eded it, and there was a fall house. The its problematical theme in such a forceful

houses during the short time that it will Fay, that it is certain to draw crowde

be shown in Hongkong. Essentially an educative film, it teaches the lesson that evil results must follow unbridled passion. The film is the production of the Famous Fox Company, of America, whose emotional photo-plays have made that company, and its leading actors and a Miniature of the

actresses, famous throughout the world. The chief role is taken by William MECHANICAL WORLD

Farnam, whose portrayal of a very difi- You will never grow tried

cult part has increased his already high making Erector Models because His Majoriy's Mafi, will be despatched thousands of the latter are so far away | QUALIFICATIONS FOR A RICSHA from this port as mazal, aring Passengers from Home that it may be doubted if and Cargo for the above Porta Passengers

At the Hongkong Magistracy yesterday, reputation. Through the adventures, of wocommmodation in the commecting Teen, the concession in their case is of any

practical valus. This cannot be other When a ricsha-coolio was charged with girl whose love of a “good time" led to secured before departure from Hongkong. *Silk and Valuable Cargo for Italy, France kód London (under rangement) I be than a matter for regret, but the chief plying a ricsha for hire in the Colony her downfall, one gets glimpses of reason for the objection which is felt without a license, Mr. Wolle enquired life as led in the “backwaters," and

to be a richa conveyed by this Brenzner procsdding to

why defendant wished

when, after running through the whole Bombay and there transdpped to the

in some quarters to an appeal to the pullezer Stowmes for Macreilles and

electorate at the present time is, Defendant, an old London.

an unnaturally happy ending, one frels to do. carrying

Mr. Wolle: You have got to apparently, that it is calculated to had other roman, replied that he gamut of human emotions, one comes to disturb the unity of the ration. This tam qualfications to be a ricah-puller that one has had more than suficient Icar, we think, is exaggerated. All the in Hongkong and Kowloon. You may the emotional side of human existence.

be able to be a ricaha-puller in Fanling The photo-play will be shown

Victoria Theatre till Sunday night or some other village, but not here. elections will be held on the same day, and the excitement which no fine you $4.

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