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PUBLIC AUCTION. DAFTİCULARS and CONDITIONS ∞ the letting by Public Auction Bale, lo be held on MONDAY, the 18th day of December, 1978, at 8 r., si the Los of t PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, by Order of Em BICHLLENOT THE OFFICER ADMINISTERING THE GOVERNMENT, of Uas LAND Yazmati, in the Colony of Hongkong, for ➡ kar of 75 years, with the option of renewal at a CROWN KENT to be fixed by the Burveyor of HIS MAJET THE KING, for one further Hrm of 75 year

Lot of

PARTICULARS OF THE LOT,

Sireet, taumail

No, el Bala

Registry, 270,

Locality.

Houndary

Linemarecventa.

jul feet fees

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Bquare feet,

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8.1302330

(3772

ANDERSEN, MEYER & CO, LTD.

5, YUEN MING YUEN ROAD, SHANGHAI

NOTICE

WE HAVE This Day appointed Mr. FW. COX Manager of our Hongkong Office

ANDERSEN, METER & CO, Shangusi, November 18th, 1818. [2770

713.

FOUND.

Kowloon, a long haired Black and hits LOG. Breed uncertain, Licence No. Owner can have same by applying at the PALACE HOTEL Kowloon. [1733

NOTICE OF REMOVAL,

ME. JAMES STEER, chronometer

clock and nautical instrument re- pairer, notifica his patrons that he has removed from No.4, D'AaILAR STRESZ, to No. 9, I HOVER STREET.

B/ JAMES STEER

(8749

|

HONGKONG, PÖLICE RESERVE. FANCY DRESS (CALICO) BALL|

CITY HALL,

INTIMATIONS

CHE, BONGKONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, DECEMBER 9TH, 1918.

BOXING! BOXING! CITY HALL, SATURDAY, DEC. 14mm, 1919, at.9 p.m. sharp,

TINDER the auspices of the HONGKONG POLICE RESERVE and under the Distinguished Patronage of His Excellency the Hon. Mr. Claud Severn, CM.G., His Excellency Major General Ventris, G.O.C. HIS Hoscar Sir William Rocs Davis, Kath, Chief Justice, Commodore Gurner, B.N Captain Edwards, MN, His Honour Mr. Justice Gompertz, The Hon. Mr. Kesser, Capt. Supt. of Ponce, ED. C. Wolle, Esq... First Police Magistrate

SIX-ROUND WELTER-WEIGHT CONTEST. Private Finlay v. Leading Stoker Houchin

(Army).

(Navy), SIX-BOUND FEATHER-WEIGHT

CONTEST.

Private Wendleken V "Seaman Dangers

(Army.

SIX-ROUND MIDDLEWEIGHT

(Navy),

CONTEST.

Stoker Brown

せ、 Private Morrison

(Navy),

(Army)

CONTEST.

SIX-ROUND FEATHER-WEIGHT

TO LET

GROUND TO LIT.?

T WHITFIELD ROAD, CAUSEWAY A BAY, BAIE to our Glass Factory, consisting of 10,000 Square foot, suitable for storing Coal, &a. From January 1st, 1919.

Apply tim

KWONG SANG_HONG, LTIN, 248, Des Voeux Road Central.

19747

TO LET.

A

SHOP in Nathan Road, Kowloon.

Apply to:-

HUMFFREYS ESTATE & FINANCE Oo, Lava

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INTIMATION

HIGH CLASS

CONFECTIONERY

CHOCOLATES

A Fine Varioty of Delicious Confections

CHESNEY'S EXQUISITE

›ndra Halldings,

2:000

The

TO LIT.

TOUSES on Shamoen, CantCHEL,

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Apply to

THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST-

·MENT & AGENCY Co., LTD.

[3

Gunner Sainsbury . Private Johnson

(Army).

* (Army) SPECIAL FIFTEEN-ROUND CONTEST FOR THE MIDDLE-WEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP OF THE COLONY. Leading Seaman Lucas Stoker Saunders

(Navy)

(Navy) TWENTY-ROUND EXTRA SPECIAL

CONTEST FOR THE BANTAM

CHAMPIONSHIP OF THE COLONY. Stoker Petty Officer Amey (Navy)

WEIGHT

e. Stoker Vaighbour (Navy). Prost to be handed to the widowed mother of the late SERGEANT LINFIELD, Naval Yard Police.

REFEREE :—H. J. GEDGE, Esq. ORGANISERS: -Staff Inspector J.

Wildin Police Reserve and Mr. F. C. Jenkin, Commanding Hongkong Police Reserve.

SEATS-RINGSIDE, 85: STALLS, First five

rowa. Last three rows, 82; DRESS CIRCLE, First_two rowa, #2; Last four rows 31: Prz, 81-

All seats reserved except those at $1. The Band of the Police Reserve will play, BOOKING AT MOUTRIES. NO SEATS AT HALF-PRICE

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THE CHINA LIGHT & POWER

· COMPANY, LIMITED.

OTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that NOTICE TURDINARY JENERAL MEETING of the above Company will be held at the Registered Office of the Company St. George's Building, Chater Boid, Victoris, Hongkong, on WEDNESDAY, the 11rg day of DECEMBER, 1918, at 19 o'clock Noor, for the purpose of considering and, if FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13ra, 1918, 9 P. Thought fin passing as Extraordinary Resol

tions the following Resolutions, viz.:—**

(1) That it is desirable to reconstruct this Company, and accordingly that this Company be wound up voluntarily matď that Hugh Frank Campbell of St George's Building, Victoris, in the Colony

TICKETS- Members of Police Reserve Non-Members

201

$3.

Fren. Ladies ... Tickets may be obtained by or through members of the Fulica Heserva only. Appications must be mase in person to the invitation Committee at Headquarters Club on and after Tuesday, December 3rd, between the hours ot 5 and ề Pa Applications by letter will not be attended

Calico Fancy Dres is not compulsory. Other Fancy Dress or Urdinary Evening Dress may worn. Prizes will be given, however, only for the most original costumes made of Calico. -*-

The issue of Tickets will close at latest on TURDAY, DECEMBER 10, but at, an earlier date if necessary.

HONGKONG

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AND SHANGHAI

BANKING CORPORATION.

NOPROVISIONAL CERTIFICATE NO.

TOTICE HEREBY GIVEN that

43/224, dated Hongkong let July, 1907, for. Five Shares numbered 85159 to 85163. inclusive, all Eegistered in the name of ASTER MARION HARVEY, has been LOST or STOLEN and should this Provisional Certificato not be produced to the Bank before the 5th January, 1918, a new Certificate for the Shares will be issued and the aforesaid Provisional Certificate No. 43/224 will there- after be treated by this Corporation as Nall and Void.

By the Order of the Court of Directors,

N. J. STABB

Chief Manager.

•Hongkong, December 4th, 1918.

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CHRISTMAS GIFTS.

Stockings,

XMAS BASKETS, Stamp Bags and Packet, DOLLS! DOLLS!! DOLLS!!!

Celluloid Toys, TINKERPIN, Educational Gamer, TINKERTOSS. Educational Board,

&c.

&c.

GRACA & CO..

No. 10, WYNDHAM STREET,

HONGKONG:

PO Box 820.

1845

si

FOR SALE

GALESEND, THE PLAK, Six Rooms

possession. Appig

Tennis

1

Court, immediata

C. H. GALE, Pablic Works Department.

WANTED.

CHOCOLATES

"BENDOLLER GIRL"

Assorted Chocolates Nuts and.

Fruits with Cream.

"BENDOLIER" CHOCOLATES

***MAISIE". CHOCOLATES.

'GOLDEN GATE” CHOCOLATES

PURE SUGAR

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OUSE FLAT. Furnished or

CONFECTIONERY

Unfurnished, or Ure Loves BUTTER SCOTCH BALLS, from January, Apply to

A

J. W. WHITE, P.WD.

19:59

NOTICE.

NY EUROPEAN, Non-Asiatic or Indian desiring to leave the Colony should

pply in person at the CESTRAZ POLIES

of the Finest Quality

OPERA MINTS,

ASSORTED SATINĖS,

SPECIAL SATINETTES,

GOLDEN KISSES,

RAINBOW BALLS.

"AT VERY MODERATE PRICES.

STATION between the hours of 9 AM to 1 PKA. S. WATSON

and 2 to 4 F.3. daily.

Applicants will we required to produce Passports or identification papers.

All persons with certain exceptions who remain in the Colony for more than 7 days are required to Register themselves moder REGISTRATION of PERSONS the ORDINANCE 1916.

Forma of Registration giving the pară- calars 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.

KS

of SEAMEN'S

SEAMEN'S INSTITUTE. For for the purpose of such

up at a remuneration of One dollars

91, PRAYA EAST, BONGKONG.

LL DEPARTMENTS of the above are AL pow OPEN after extensive repairs.

Reading and Writing Rooms, Biliard Room (two tables), Restaurant, Concert Hall and Meeting Room.

Sleeping Accommodation-33 Calins and 70 Beds in Dormitories...

**

(2) That the General Manager of this Company, be authorised and requesteri to form an i procure to be incorporated, new Company to be called the China Light, & Fower Company (1818), Lad fof which they shall be appointed by Agreement General Manager) with the objects (inter alia) of acquiring undertaking business goodwill machinery, plant, book-debts and other assets whatsoever of this Company, and of carrying on business in or near Kowloon and/or elsewhere if thought: desirable with Messrs Shewan Tomes & Co., Hongkong, and their successors in business as General Manager so long as COMPLETE AERATED WATER the General Managers for the time being fifa corporation) or (if an unicorpora'ed

·firm) any one or more partner or partners

in the firm of the General Managers

individually or collectively shall hold not less than one thousand shares of the

Company.

All men of the Mercantile Marido, H. Nary and Army are welcomes to use the Institate,

MANAGERESS

2.

PLANT FOR BALE,

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THE MACHINES are made by Messrs.

CO., LTD.,

HONGKONG.

TE 10.

DEATHS.

Though the time has not come for Na, casa of communicable disense was-- beating our awards into ploughshares and reported in the Colony on Friday. our spears inta' „pruning-hooks, the The total output of the Kailan Mining world, aching from the wounds which it Administration's mines for the week end-. has suffered in four years of unparalleling 23rd November amounted to 69,205 ed strife, longs for peace with an ardour tons, and the sales during the period to it has never felt before. It is a golden| 57,057 tons. opportunity to free the nations from the

At a baby contest held in the City of shackles which NAPOLEON's lust for con- Duncan,. Victoria, British Columbia, on quest rivetted upon them at the close of September 27th,, when 35 babies under two the Eighteenth Century. Conscription, as years of age were entered, the 19 months we know it to-day, had its origin in the old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. A. French Act of 1798, passed by an obscure Tisdall scored only hall a point less than bady of men in defiance of a large pro- the first prize-winner. portion of the whole community, render ing every able-bodied male citizen between It. is notified in the Gazette that in- formation has been received that hotel the ages of twenty and twenty-five liable to serve in the Army. This law remained scarce and prices are very high. Passen- accommodation in Egypt is extremely

practically unaltered as the basis of the

gers for the United Kingdom should French military organisation down to

travel in vessels which do not involve 1570, after which the right of exemption transhipment in. Egypt: by payment of a substitute was with

A tea house keeper in Kwei Chung drawn, and but for its aid NAPOLION village of the Tein Wai district has re- could never have pursued big ambi-

ported to the Police that at midnight on tious designs. ++

сад afford to

December 5th, two men entered his shop. expend 30,000 men." a month," said NAPOLEON

One man was armed with a chopper and to MATTERNICH at Schon-

threatened to kill the complainant, who brunn in 1503, and this boast bas determined the tread of events from that robbers then stole money and clothing to was subsequently bound and gagged. The day to the present. All Europe has been the value of $20. compelled to follow the evil example.

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Prussia pursued the idea to its logical As an option to the list of restricted: conclusion, and in the law of 1809 de-imports, the War Trade Board of the

United States has authorized the issuaICO- finitely affirmed the principle of univer- sal service without distinction of class or right of exemption by purchase. graph 331 of the Tariff Act of 1913,

Consequently,

of licenses for the importation of humang hair uncleaned, as classified under para-,

not to exceed fifty long tons per month. from all three countries.

Later on the ruling caste in Germany. realised that this measure, originally Hongkong, and Japan in a total amount. originating in and coming from China, introduced for purposes of national defence, served, also, a useful political. purpose in depriving men of freedom of thought, and... açtion.

The feast of the Immaculate Conception when the increase in the population was celebrated in the Cathedral of the rendered it impossible to take all the same name by a solemn High Pontifical men eligible for service into the Army, the assistance of the full clergy, the Pagal Mass conducted by Bishop Pozioai, with the strength of which was fixed by finaa-Blessing was administered after the Mase cial considerations, it was decided, in. The church was beautifully decorated for 1393,, to diminish the duration of service the occasion. Solema Vespers were sung

in the evening, concluding with the Y with the colours in order to increase the Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. annual contingent so that approximately There were large congregations... two thirds of the men available might A small fire occurred on Saturday pass through the ranks. This was afternoon at No. 15, Knutsford Terrace, done "to

Kowloon, the residence of Mr... C.. W. avert the danger that the Jeffries of the Observatory. It criginat Socialist vota might soon exceed alfed in, and was confined to, the bath- cther interests in the State and threaten room, the roof of which had to be taken of by the Fire Brigade before the fro the stability of "existing institutions," was extinguished. Very little, daninge it being held that "the habit of obedience was done to the other portions of the house, except two rooms underneath the to constituted authority acquired in the bathroom, which were flooded with water.

Army, together with the silent influence The cause of the fire was an accumulation which could be "exercised on the ex-

of soot in the bath gua geyser... soldiers and reservists by the sympathy The Dancing Hall and Cabbrek at thá and example of their former commanders recent St. Andrew's Fair proved such an attraction that the organisers (Messrs. P. of all ranks, formed the best possible Tod and C. H. P. Hay) arranged for guarantee against the undue spread of another dance on Saturday night. This was thoroughly enjoyed by a very large Socialistic doctrine.". Lest it be thought gathering, and should result in a useful that we exaggerate, we hasten to mention All those, ladies who had assisted at the

addition to the Heather Day fund thes this quotation is taken from a Fair were invited guests. The floor was WHEELRY-At Loughton, Essex, on Sept. article, written some years before the in perfect condition, and the function

29th, ALFRED EDWARD formerly of Hongkong, eldest son of tion. It confirms the belief that but for be a permanent fixture..

WEKELEY, War, extolling the benefits of conscrip proved so successful that the regret was expressed that the dancing hail could not the late AA Wheeley and Mrs.. Wheeley; of Hastings-

Rac-Killed in action, on September

24th. Lieut. GORDON P. RIACH. Cameron Highlanders, dearly loved youngest son of Mrs. Riach, 53, Bassett-rd, W., and the late John Biach, of Shanghai.

Hongxing Ozfica: 104, Dan Vaux Boan, 0. Loxxx Orion: 181, Brane Braagt, É.0.

The Baily Press.

HONGKONG, DICEMBRE 9TH, 1918

conscription Germany would not have had either the power or the inclination to challenge Civilisation.

The Gazette notifies that the Hon. Mr Ex Tong Sen, member of the Federal Council of the F.M.S. has been

appointed by the Court of the Hongkong University The chief objection to conscription is to be a Life Member of the Court. Mr. that it places in the hands of

Tong Sen, who has made some very an ED

generous donations to the University, bas Autocracy a power which is a per-

just concluded a long holiday in Bong- petual menace to the peace of neigh. kong. He has been member of the Federat

Conncil for three years, and bouring States.” Even in the

Erecent case 1.8. Gazette notified that H.E. the of a Democracy like France, it High Commissioner had been pleased to. extend his term of office, as well as that. proves a very costly necessity, for of the Hon. Mr. A. N, Kenion, the moet ABOLITION OF CONSCRIPTION it involves a waste of productive energy rigorous speaker on that Council, for a The shsalate abolition of conscription to take young men from their avocations further term of three years. throughout Europe-which, Mr. Wieron for two or three years at the most critical Announcement has been made by the CBCHL informed the people of

period of their lives. It is often urged War Trade Board of the United States

that the signing of the armistice Dundee, will be demanded by the British that it would be for the good of the race Europe makes possible consideraris re representatives at the Peace Conference if the submerged tenth were compelled laxation in the exportation of commodi- tics heretofore conserved in the United is a necessary safeguard against another to serve in the Army, for it would States for war purposes, but the board remove them from their degrading asso- world war and an indispensable condi-

indicates that tonnage continues to be a tion of the League of Nations. It is ciations, develop their physique, and account of the need of supplying the large

controlling factor

ctor in the situation om because the masses of Great Britain have custom them to discipline. We hope, number of Americas troops in Eurype,

and elsewhere and of recognised this "fact from the outset that however, that the enlightened statesman ties for foreign relief and construction. carrying commodi they have resolutely refused to counten ship of the future will be equal to the The board indicates that it is impossible,

when there will be any increase în taz- ance any suggestion of a peace by task of discovering other methods of therefore, to determine at the preseus tim negotiation and have thrown themselves achieving these results that will not be nage engaged in unregulated trade whole-heartedly into the struggle against open to the objections that can be levelled Militarism. They knew full well that against universal compulsory military it had to be a fight to a finish if, in the service. If the money hitherto squander memorable words of President Wilson, ed on war, and preparations for war had been devoted to, the improvement of the the world was to be made safe for physical, mental and moral conditions of obtain advances from the General Adds variety to your diet and is Democracy Unless the Militarists in the masses, the world would be a far

AERATED WATER" PLANT* Care of Hongkong Daily Press,

Carer of Chemeral Post Office,

Box No. 190,

*(3746

Bratby & Hinchliffe, Ltd, Manchester, and guaranteed in perfect working order. This complete plant will turn out 1,63 (3) the proposed Memoranda dozen Aorated water per day, parchasers to and Articles of inch new Company sub- take over abous 4,000 dozan bottles at cost mitted to this meeting be and the same are price. bereby approved and that the Liquidator

Apply by letter be authorized to consent to the registra Glot of such new Company with nch Memorandum and Articles accordinglyst (4) That the draft Agreement submitted to

this Meeting (marked "A") and w expressed to

to be made between this Com pany and the Liquidator of the one part and The China, Light & Power Company (1918), Ltd., of the other part be

tha?

the Liquidator be approved; and authorised pursuant to Section 185 of the Companies Ordinance, 1811, to into an Agreement with such new Com-

(when Incorporated) in the terms of CHEESE!

PADY

enter

the said draft and to carry the same into effect with such (if any) modifications either before or after the execution thereof as he with the approval of the Jeneral Managers of the new Company thinks fit.

(5) That the Liquidator be authorised to

Managers of any monies requisite upon such terms as he thinks fit

Should the above Resolutions be passed by the requisite majority they will be submitted for confirmation as Special Resolutions to second Extraordinary General Meeting which will be subsequently convened.

Dated this 2nd day of December, 1918.

SHEWAN, TOMES & Co., General Managers.'_pi [9764

DAIBY FARM

NEWS

CHEESE 1

CHEESE!!!

healthful food.

AMERICAN CHEESE. FRENCH COULOMMIER COTTAGE

PICNIC POTTED

1523

THE GUNS AND THE LIGHTS, APPRECIATION OF SERVICES RENDERED.

Service for the first time since the sat

On the suspension of the Examination Germany had been utterly disoredited by better and brighter place than it is to-day break of war, the General Officer Co the complete destruction of the weapon for countless thousands of our fellow high appreciation of the services rendered manding wishes to place on record his which they forged with so much care men. The mutual jealousy and distrust Light Engineers, bath Regular and Local by the Artillery and the Electric Search during hall-a-century for the subjug of the nations has made this wasteful during the whole period of the ware tion of the world, Europe would have expenditure necessary, but with the re For more than four long years the remained an armed camp and the nations construction of Europe a happier era, weby night supported by the batteries, and searchlights have kept their ceaseless vigil must have been crushed beneath the ever hope, is about to dawn. The first great it is probably due to their assistance to increasing burden of armaments. The step towards the goal which we all have the Navy by the faithful performance of this wearisome and monotonous duty that Junkers in our own country & very in view has been taken in the overthrow this barbour has been immune from any small but not uninfluential class of the Central Powera. The next is to untoward incident, through enemy agency. substitate small, efficient, professional the fact that the searchlight members of The Major-General is also mindful of armies, subordinate to the Civil Power, the Hongkong Defence Corps on orezy for the vast aggregations of trained men tour of duty have had to perform their which have been the rule on the Continent scarcely half a night's rest, and to them ordinary daily avocations of life after for a century,

his thanks are specially due..

"ACHT COLLERN" Bame design as FRENCH LESSONS would have been quick to exploit the YA

FOR SALE CHEAP,

A

-"DIANA

and “DonorSA.”

HR POLLOCK,

Princes Buildings.

12768

G. MOUSSION,"

15, MORRISON. HFZ ROAD.

situation on behalf of their pet. theories, and after the dangers to which Civilisa tion has been exposed it would have been difficult to rebut their arguments.