NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
NOTICE.
TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN tast
GEORGE BANKER of and in the Import and Expert Basiness carried on at Houg, kong under tun style or Farm any of Ceased as from "BANKER AND COMPANY the Jet January, 1919, from which date the Bosiness will be carried on by SAMUEL EBENEZER GREEN.
Dated the 20th January, 1919.
GEU. BANK R. S. E. GREEN
NOTICE
1232
INTIMATIONS
TBM HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, JANUARY 21st, 1919.
THT WEST POINT BUILDING
COMPANY, LIMITED.
the THIRTY-FIRST ORDINARY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that MLETING of SHAREHOLDERE in this Company will be held at the Offices
hers. JARDINE, MATHESON & Con
COMPANY, JANUARY un WEDNESDAY, LIMITED,
TH, 1918, at 11.30 uf receiving the Report of the Directora together with the statement of Accounts
for the purpose
the year ending 31st December, 1918. The REGISTER of SHARES of the Company will be CLOSED from BATUR ᎠᎪ . . 18th, WEDNESDAY, 29th inclusive), January, 1910 (both days
Transfer of during which period no
NOTICEMAS HERCIVAL LINDSAY Shares can be registered.
TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that WOODS is Authorized to Sign our Firro per procuration.
Dated the 20th January, 1919.
BANKER & CO.
TO LET.
FURNISHED.
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By Order of the Board of Directors,
A. SHELTON HOOPER, THE HONGKONG LAND INVESTMENT & AGENCY CO., Lan., General Agents for the WEST POINT BUILDING CO., LTD.
[205 Hongkong, January 13th, 1919.
TO. 28, LEIGHTON HILL ROAD (TOP
FLAT), from March 1st for 9 months.THE Suitable for marriot couple or lastchelors.
Apply to above.
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G.
GOVERNMENT BILLE, ETC. TEND IS for SPECIE and MEXICAN
Colony
Lords for de caphic Transfer, on the Commissiers of His MAJESTY'S TREASURY,
the ived by
TREASURY will he
HEST OFFICER ARMY PAY DE. PARTMENT, anti il o'clock A.M. on the 1lat January, 1919.
London, up to and for the sum of £0.00
The tenders to sinte the total amount (in Pounds Sterling). No Telegraphic Transfer
l be made for less than £100.
The tenders to be in duplicate, and in waled covers, addressed to the TREASURY CHEST OFFICER, ARMY PAY DEPART MENT, And CadoredTENDERS FOR GOVERNMENT BILLS, Esa.'
The right to accept or reject any or all of the tenders is reserved.
Copies of Forms of Tender can be bad on application.
Porsens tendering for (Bille) are hereby notified that having regard to the provisions of the Acts 22 George 111. Cap. 46 and 41, George III, Cap. 62, the acceptance of any such Tender is subject to the express condi- tin that no Member of the British House of Curamons shall be admitted to any share or part in or to any bouefit to arise from the Contract thereby made for the allotment of such (Bills;"
HONGKONG CENTRAL ESTATE,
LIMITED.
OTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the FIFTH ORDINARY MEET
in this ING of SHAREHOLDERS Company will
be held at the Offices
INTIMATIONS
THEATRE
ROYAL,
THE
INTIMATION
HOWITT-PHILLIPS WATSON'S
COMEDY COMPANY.
TO-NIGHT
ICOMPOUND
BALSAM
"WITHIN THE LAW,"
OF
AN AMERICAN CROOK PLAY.
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 22ND:-
"THE GLAD EYE."
Messrs. JARDINE, MATHESON & COMPANY; Prices: $3, $2 and $1.
LIMITED, on WEDNESDAY, JANUALLY 20rn, 1919, at 11.45 A.M., for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors together with the Statement of Acts For the year ending 31st December, 1918.
The REGISTER of SHARES of the
201 WEDNESDAY, DAY, 18th, to
1919 (both days inclusive), January, during which period na Transfer of Shares can be registered.
Company will be CLOSED from SATUR Booking at MOUTRIE'S,
By Order of the Board of Directors,
THE HONGKONG CENTRAL ESTATE, LTD.,
A. SHELTON HOOPER, Secretary to the General Managera. Hongkong, January 13th, 1910. (206
THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST. MENT AND AGENCY CO., LTD.
the THIRTY FIRST ORDINARY MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS in this Company will be held at the Offices of Mrs. JARDINE, MATHESON & COMPANY, on WEDNESDAY, JANUARY LIMITED,
for the purpose 28rk, 1019, at NOON,
f
receiving the Report of the Directors together with the Statement of Accounts for the year ending 31st December, 1918.
The REGISTER of SHARES of the
OTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that
Y
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A. G. DA ROCHA. AUCTIONEER, SURVEYOR AND GENERAL BROKER.
NAVOURED with instructions from
FAVOURncerned,
will soli by Public Auction TO-DAY (TUESDAY), JANUARY 21ST, 1919,
at his Sales Roam, Queen's Road Central, SUNDRY HOUSEHOLD FURNITURES AND MISCELLANEOUS GOODS. TERMS-Cash on Delivers Hongkong, January 15th, 1919.
A. G. DA ROCHA. AUCTIONEER, SURVEYOR AND' GENERAL BROKER,
TAVOUR' D with instructions
FA The Concerned,
from
the DAny will be CLOSED from SATUR- will sell by Public Auction on FRIDAY,
The provisions is question do not apply to Contracts entered into by any incorporated Company in its corporated capacity and
benefit of mande for the general Company."
FJ. THURSBY-PELHAM, LA-Cola,
Treasury Chest Officer, A.P.D.
His Majesty's Treasury Office,
Hongkong. 20th January, 1919.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
THE Undersigned have recived instruc-
tions from Meaera D. MACDONALD
& Co, to sell by Public Auction,
OB
THURSDAY,
JANUARY 23no, 191, at 10.30 AM, at their propisos Hanghom, SUNDAY MACHINERY, &c., &o. Comprising:- One "Greens," Emergency Capola, two air Pumpe, Diving Admiralty Puttera Dresses, Air Hose, Crucible Wire Guy new doable Guared Winch Vertical team Engine, Files, Rivets, Washers, brass Hinges Bolta, and Copper Piping, Galvanized Butts, and Hooks, Drums of Chloride of Calcium,
Rubber Kege of Mangau Fowder, Packing,
18th, to WEDNESDAY, 29th
JANUARY 28, 1919, at 2.30 P.M.
January, 1910 (both days inclusive); at his Sates Room, Queen's Road Central, during which period no Transfer of Shares can be registered.
By Order of the Board of Directors,
A. SHELTON HOOPER,
Secretary Hongkong, January 13th, 1819. [207
THE HONGKONG LAND RECLAMA- TION CO., LTD. TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that The EIGHTEENTH ORDINARY MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS in this Company will be held at the Offices of Messrs. JARDINE, MATHESON & COMPANY, LIMITED,
JANUARY on WEDNESDAY, 29TH, 1019, at 12.15 r.M., for the purpose of eceiving the Report of the Directors together with the Statement of Accounte
of SHARES of the The REGISTER 31st Deceraber, 1818. Company will be CLOSED from SATUR. WEDNESDAY, 20th DAY, 18th, January, 1819 (both days inclusive). during which period no Transfer of Ono (now) Buliudor Crude Oil Engine and Shares can be registered. Dynamo, as Ilustrato do page 25 uf
By Order of the Board of Directors, Bolinder's Catalogue.
MOWBRAY S, NORTHCOTE, Secretary.
(208 Hongkong, January 13th, 1918.
&c.
jc.,
ALSO
je.
and
AND Teakwood Motor Boat, Length 22 feet, Beam 6-9, depth 2-8, filled with Topo BH-P Heavy Duty halvin Kerosene Motor (in good running order).
Further Particulars may be obtained from the Undersigned.
Catalogues will be issued.
TERMS.
HUGHES & HOUGH, Auctioneers.
Hongkong, Janu iry, 18, 10.0
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NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO., LTD.,
ANIA
OHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD. YONSIGNEES per Company's Steamer
"PRIAM "
are hereby notified that the Cargo will be discharged into Hoit's Wharf, Kow- loon, where it will lie at Consigneo's riak. The Cargo will be ready for do livory from Godown on and after 20th January
Optional cargo will be landed, unlo68 notion has been given prior to steamer's arrival.
All broken, chafed, and damaged goods to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on nay Tuesdays and Fridays between the hours of 10.45 s..
for the year
10
UNION WATERBOAT COMPANY, LIMITED
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
FOURTEENTH ANNUAL THE
GENERAL MEETING of SHARE- HOLDERS will be held in the fices of Mesara, DoDWELL & Co., LIMITED, on THURSDAY, JANUARY 30TH, 1919, n 11.20 AM, for the purpose of receiving the uport of the General Managers together with a statement of accounts to 31st Decem- bor, 10918.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 9 to 30
DOLWELL & Co., Dr., January, 1919, both dye inclusive.
General Managera.
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HONGKONG, CANTON AND MACAO STEAMBOAT CO., LTD.
EXCELLENT HOUSEHOLD
FURNITURE,
Coacb and Comprising:-Chesterfield Armchairs, Blackwood Furniture, Brass and Iron Bedsteads, Tablos, Brussels Carpets and Rugs, Brass Fenders, Overmaatek, Silk Tapestry Covered Drawing Room Suite, Sofas, Easy Chairs Occasional Tables, Extensioa Diting Table, Bovelled Mirror Wardrobes, Hat Brands, Dining Chairs, Silver Ware Cabinet, Teak Book Case, Dinuer Crockery, Glassware, Ornaments, Pictares, Curtains, Bed Sheets, Clocks, Marble Top Washstands, Cooking Stores, Cutlery, Toilet Sorris and a gag line of Sundrics. Set, Electric Reading Lainpe, Cabinets,
TERMS:-Cash on Delivery. Hongkong, January 18th, 1919.
IF
NOTICE.
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you want a reliable WATCH
Call at JAMES STEER, Chronometer maker, Watch-maker and Jeweller, 9. Ice House Strest.
Telephone No. 2877
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erial War-chest and
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paralysed by the ineptitude of the War stifle criticism. So fur as lay in ite Offcc This resulted in a reconstruction power it has placed the, ublic in full and of the Government and the creation of early possession of news from the seat of the Ministry of Munitions under the war, amplifying its cable service and | direction of Mr. LLOYD GEORGE. Later on, working inordinately long hours for the costly failure at Gallipoli and the seven days a week, regardless of public hopeless incompetence shown in Mesopoholidays, with a steadily diminishing tamia, which led to the surrender of 1 staff. Uulike the newspapers in Britis garrison at Kút and the loss of ronny Malaya and olsewhere, it lives through lack of proper hospital received any assistance from the Govern organisation, convinced the public that ment, which is not gifted with sufficient there was scope for a Russell in this imagination to appreciate the value of great atruggle as in the Crimean War, propaganda, but, on the contrary, it has and that a Press censorship which could been speedily penalised for any trivial be used to other up blunders was infraction of the strict letter of pho calculated to be of greater assistance to regulations. In other words, the official the enemy than to ourselves. Neverthe attitude has been that though the Pres less, the fully of pretending to keep the must, unfortunately, be tolerated u, need Germans ignorant of the names of the not be encouraged. The idea which was which they had been commonly held that the newspapers issood regiments with engaged by withholding the information Sunday editions out of consideration for from the inhabitants of the British Isles their shareholders, rather than from was pointed out in vain until the Ger-
sense of duty to the public, in the four mans took advantage of our reticence on
have | critical years through which we the subject to represent that Great Britain passed, should have received its death. was saving her own troops at the expense blow when it was agreed with one accord
to discontinue this practice directly the of the men from Overscas.
Immediately Armistice was signed and public anxiety then the world was allowed to know even was allayed. Nor has the Press shrunk the size and composition of the British from the thankless task of urging the Colony from time to time to increase its Forces, and from that time onward the efforte on behalf of the Great Ouse. units which distinguished themselves in Conscription for active service at the action were given the credit due to themFront as an alternative to the reducti without any of the dire consequences the garrison to the lowest possible titimamw. was consistently advocated, which the pundits of Pall Mall and and the obligation to contribute anore threatened. Thus although the Censor-generously to the Imper
to the various charitable organisations on ehip regulations were not withdrawn they behalf of our soldiers and sailors wh
After one such increasing frequently emphasised. were
interpreted with
Our
H.E. column as the fact appeal in ineasure of common sense
GOVERNOR referred rather slightingly
thuse was gradually driven hume to the official
who were always ready to criticise was but merely
without acquainting themselves Price 50 cents and $1.00 end that the war
with the fact, but we had the satisfaction departmental affair but a life-and-death ultimately of sing the financial Estraggle in which the co-operation of une rendered by this Colony, whether every individual in the State would be an the result of voluntary effort or of
taxation, during the last ing needed to secure victory. Finally, the the war far exceed that of the
two years,
although effect of German propaganda, first upon fir
the of thre European population back neutrals and afterwards
been seriously depleted in the mean- Russians and a section of the Italian time. Indirect contributions have been ariny, taught our Government the wisdom made of directly enlisting the support of the argana of public opinion not only in Great Britain but also in de Dominions and the United States by affording their representatives facilities to acquaint them- selves fully with the nation's tremendous devoted to the publication of subscription efforts on sea, on land, and in the air. lists which the London journal would
not have inserted without payment. Successive parties of overseas journalists accommodating were the newspapers in who have visited England as the guests this matter that in some instances the
promoters of public subscriptions an of the Ministry of Information have been nounced that acknowledgment would he warmly welcomed, and have been received made in the Press without even deeming it Buckinghatoecessary to consult the editors on the sub by Their Majestics at
jeet. On more than one occasion, also, the Falace. In the words of our London Press has taken the initiative and tasted
on its UWD account, currespondent, British journalism, su found
example, the Cigarette and Tobacco long regarded as the poor relation of the Fund, the Y.M.C.A. Hut Fund, the and Government, though always the loyal Territorials Entertainment Fund,
the Halifax Disaster Fund. Finally, the friend of the public, is coming into Press can point with pride to the fact BIRTES.
It is high time. There is a factist, when the Military Service Tribunal FORST-At 145, The Peak, on January own.
all sides to point sat last year only one of its number was 20th, to Mr. and Mrs. L. FoRSTER. a
greuter readiness on
cligible for service, and though he could daughter.
ilt be
was made to spared no attempt WOLFE A 123, The Peak, on January out the duties and responsibilities of the
20th, to Mr. and Mrs. E. D. C. Wozat, Press which be it remembered, is not retain him. It cannot, therefore, be said B daughter.
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endowed with any special privilegea or that the Press fails to practice what it
preachen. BONAXONG OFFION: 101, Om Voor ROAD, O. urcarded any special recognition than LONDON OPTIon: 181, Flax Star, E.C.
there is to acknowledge its services. Mr.
The Director of Education has conecnt- WINSTON CHURCHILL pointed out recently ed to give away the prizes at the Yaumati that the Press has played an extraordin-Governinent School at 11 a.m. on Thark.
day, January 23rd. ary part in this war and has been no indispensable element of success, but it may be doubted whether this is generally realised "It is not possible," as the right hon. gentleman remarked,
per Bottle.
PREPARED ONLY BY
A. S. WATSON &
t
CO., LTD.,
DISPENSABY,
HONGKONG
TE. 18.
Pas
The Daily Press.
HONGKONG, JANUARY 2'st, 1910.
"to
FRMINL
Tanks
to the various funds raised by reducing the charges for advertising in all such cases by one-half, despite läke fact that the newspapers have suffered a heavy loss of revenue owing to the war. No worthy cause has ever appealed fur of the Press in vain, the moral suppert and hundreds of columns have been
Sa
fur
BU YOF
It is understood that the Police hav arrested three more men in connection
with the armed robbery in the Compradora Department of Messrs. Gibb, Livingston & Co.
THE PRESS AND THE WAR
News has been received in Shanghai Nothing has been more remarkable than fight a great war like this except with a
that his son, Claude Trenchard Davis, has DART-TIME Employment wanted fly the change which has taken place in the highly intelligent deaucracy, and it is from Mr. Trenchard Davis at Montreal,
Army Officer-Twenty Yours business
moted full Lieutenant, ath Battu. Hoynt experience-good Organiser und Office attitude of the Imperial authorities not possible to act upon the consciousness won the Military Cross and has been pro A of a highly intellectual democracy except West Kent Regiment, on the Western Manager.
towards the Proms during the war.
a gigantic and Front Replies to--
soon as hostilities broke out a very strict through the agency of
In this the greatest ccusorship was enforced on the plea that innumerable Press." our Allies demanded it, and the people of all the material struggles of the world of Great Britain submitted to this the moral and mental have decided the the auspices of the Victoria Recreation
with entrion, together innovation, an they were prepared to is in the end, for Germany collapsed Club close to-morrow (Wednesday). Alt
Box No. 527, Care of "Daily Prosa" Office.
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Apply.-
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Billiard playera B reminded that the annual Open Billiard entries for Championship of the Colony held under
entrance
fons,
submit uimtest to any sacrifice, without without her front being broken. Nor has should be sent to the Hon. Secretary, Vic-
protest, in order to show their earnestness tho Press shirked the sterner side of Apart from its correspondents on and give an assurance of their loyalty war. to those charged with the responsibility every front, who have never hesitated to of directing the nation's affairs during accept the risks and hardships incidental the crisis. Su closely was the veil drawn to their enlling, we are told by Bir over the momentous events which were AUCKLAND URDDes that the Press stands HINESE CLERKS, with a knowledge of taking place in France and Flanders at the head of every trade group in the CHINESE
of that the deathless heroism of the Old matter of recruiting. When the Armistice Contemptibles" was almost hidden from was signed there were not thirty men fit Box No 129,
Apply -
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torin Reercition Club.
The American Consul General bas received instructions from Washington distilled, malt, vinous, that by Act of Congress approved Novent ber 21st, 1918, or other intoxicating liquors shall be im ported into the United States during the continuance of the war and the period of provision ont is indicated that thin
route to the United Staten at the tima
of the passage of the Act. This provision
i likely to
ue, though if it had begr vividly described for general service left in all the nowe is df considerable importance to Hong- affect, shipments of Chinese medicines by the pons of experienced Press corres paper offices in London. Though this kong in that it affects pondents, instead of being dismissed in refers, we imagine, to the commercial and and cordials to the United Sintes.
The management of the Coronet Theatre a fow lifeless official phrases, it would mechanical departments only it is highly NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. Eshop training in mechanical aging Empire and no net et justice du those we have no doubt that the editorial and bids Inir to be very population
NGINEER for local works. Thorough have been an inspiration to the whole creditable to the 'ress as a whole, and has just introduced an innovation which matograph lovers From 6 p.m. onwarda continuous exhibi- ORDINARY ing and vaporionce in charge of steani plant who were performing such prodigics of repertorial staffs, though included in the till 8.30 there will be MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS inential.
the Theatre between 5.15 p.m. and 5.15 p.m. and Noox within the free storage period. THE NINETY-NINTH
Apply-
"TECHNIC
valour. It is common knowledge that starred occupations, have been reduced to the casuring that any visitor to will be able to see the whole of the oven- neither Lord Rowenta nor Lord (then Birthe Inwest possible level,
ing's programme. The new arrangement If we turn for a moment to a considera does not feel the 0.10 p.m. exhibition. JOHN) FRENCH approved of the policy adopted, but it was persisted in wit out tion of thn Jecal Press during the war The present programme in not one that The Gilded Fool** any relaxation until in the following it will be found that it has not failed to sold he raised.
is a five part production of a William LADY TEACHER capable of taking May The Times--trampling the regula maintain the honourable traditions of Fax picture that shows the famous Wil- Tiso Brat and preparing pupils for the Cambrkigo
No Claims will be admitted after the the Company will be all at the Giffen of Goods have left the stemmer's Godown, the Company, Hotel Mansions, on TUESDAY and Goods remaining undelivered FEBRUARY 117H, 1916, at 15 o'clock, Noon, after the 27th January will be mubject to for the purpose of receiving a Report of the Directors, together with a Statement
irent.
All Claims against the Steamer must of Accounts, declaring a Dividend and be presented to the undersigned on oraleeting Directors and Auditors.
Care of "Daily Prous" Offico.
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WANTED.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of blan Company. Acharge of the Rhangkat Jawish School tons underfoot with a courage which the British journalism. It has resinted to aliam Fargum at his bent_
before the 10th February, or they will not will be ULOBED from JANUARY 17TH to be recognised.
FEBRUARY 11TH, 1910, both days inclusiva No Fire Insuraure will be effected
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, 7. Agents. Hongkong, January 19th, 1919,
lly Order of the Board of Directors.
W. R. OLARKE
Boaretary.
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Bangkong, January 7th, 1910
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:
Jon Examination. Apply to the Pross, happily, has never hesitated to greater extent than the public are you SECRETARY, No. D, Jinkee Hond, stating show when duty demanded it-disulosed aware attempts on the part of those in torm qualifications and experience.
[819 the fact that our Army at the front was nathority to withhold information and
episode of the "Bocial Pirates" is also shown. There is no doubt that he Little Munte Carlo has whetted the yesterday.
ten of those who saw tho pleuro
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