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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

NOTICE.

ELECTRIC.COM THE_HONGKONG ELECTRIC CO. attention of consumers to the following facts:

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Owing to the delay, due to conditions created by the war, in obtaining new Fish the Company find difficulty in tarrying the load necessary for public and private supply especially during the hours between 8 and 1onsumers of electric light supplied by the Company are therefore earnestly requested to use utmost economy, in the use of light and of fans during the bours mentioned, in order that the possibilities of interruption in the supply, due to breakdown of the machinery, may be avoided. This parti cularly applies to the evenings of 18th and 15th July, during Peace Colebrations, and consumers are especially requested not to any electric light for illumination purposes.

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co.,

Agents.

י

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, JULY 10TH, 1919.

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

UNIVERSITY OF HONGKONG,

MATRICULATION AND LOCAL EXAMINATIONS, JULY 1919,

WING to PEACE CELEBRATIONS the Papers announced for Saturday, July 19th, in the above Examinations will be postponed to Tuesday, July 2nd.

N. TRESDALE MACKINTORE, Registrar.

TO LET.

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INTIMATIONS

BEDFORD SCHOOL WAR MEMORIAL FUND.

NY Old Bedfordians who would like G. MOXON, can obtain ame Mrs MOXUN & TAYLOR 10 Ice House Street, Hongkong, who would be pleased to receive any Babecriptions to be forwarded to the Trustees of the Fand.

.. 1938 Hongkong, July 6th, 1918.

A information is the above Fund

FETTES COLLEGE WAR MEMORIAL

FUND.

NY old Fettesians who would like iatormation with regard to the above

Fund may obtain same from BD. F. BEITH,

Centrally, JARDINE, MATHESON ECO, SHANG

From 1st August. LARGE ROOMS for Ofice.

situated.

But No. 98%, Apply-

Care of "Daily Press " Office.

(903

TO LET

OFFIC

FFICES in Hotel Mansions, For Particulars apply to

MANAGER, HONGKONG HOTEL

(946

TO LET.

THE WEST POINT BUILDING COMPANY, LIMITED.

AN INTERIM DIVIDEND of TERER DOLLARS ber Share for the six months ending June 30th, 1918, will be payable on MONDAY, JULY 26TH, on which date Dividend Warrants may be obtained oz application at the Company's office.

TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from FRIDAY, July 1st, to MONDAY, July 8th, (both days inclusive), during which period no Transfer of Shares can be Registered.

By Order of the Board of Directors.

A. SHELTON HOOPER,

Secretary to

THE HONGKONG LAND INVESTMENT

& AGENCY CO., LTD, General Agents for the WEST POINT BUILDING CO., LTD.

Hongkong, July 9th, 1919.

THE

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HONGKONG LAND INVEST- MENT AND AGENCY CO., LTD.

N INTERIM DIVIDEND of THREE AND HALF DOLLARS per Sha for the six months ending June 30th, 1919, will be payable on MONDAY, JULY 28TH. on which date Dividend Warrants may be obtained on application at the Company Office

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company

will be CLOSED from FRIDAY, 18th, to MONDAY, July 28th, (both devs inclusive), during which period no Transfer of Shares, can be Registered.

By Order of the Board of Throctors.

A. SHELTON HOOPER,

Secretary.

Hongkong, July 9th, 1918.

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INTIMATION

Compania General

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Tobaccos

de

Filipinas

Ha who will also be glad to receive NUEVO Subscriptions on behalf of the Honorary Treasurers.

NOTICE.

1953

IN DEUTSCH-ASIATISCHE BANK IN LIQUIDATION.

No

TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that ander instructions from the Central Bureau of Liquidation, Peking, all parties of Chinesa, athed and neutral nationalities

IRST FLOOR, Masonic Hall Annexe, having deposits in the above Bank in GOLD

Fformerly Italian Consulate, suitable for Offices.

Apply to-

SECRETARY,

c/o MASONIC HALL.

1043

TO LET

FLAT in Prince's Building.

Apply wi

THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST- MENT & AGENCY CO. LTD.

1944

currency are required to register same with the Local Huren of Liquidation of the Deatsch Asiatische Bank, care of the Bank of China, Canton, within two weeks from date.

[947. Canton, July 4th, 1519.

"NOTICE.

1.-The Custodian in Chins of Enemy Property hereby, invites TENDERS by British subjects for the purchase of the LEASEHOLD PROPERTY situste in the British Concession

Shameen, and known. and Registered at H.RM. Consulate Geberal MURNISHED at the PEAX, No. & Stewart at Canton sa Lot Number 24 which

FURNIS

Terrace. Apply--

TO LET.

H..E. POLLOCK, Supreme Court

1997

TO BE LET FURNISHED, From July 1st.

#

NO. 7, MOUNTAIN VIEW, THE PEAK.

Apply to-

I

W. L. PATTENDEN,

GAMAN & Co., LTD., 84, Des Voeux Road Central.

TO LET.

797

THE HONGKONG CENTRAL ESTATE NO. 10 THE PEAK, 6-Roomed House

A

LIMITED.

N INTERIM DIVIDEND of FOUR per Ebare for the six DOLLARS months ending Jara anth. 1919, will be payable on MONDAY, JULY 98, on which date Dividend Warrants may be obtained on application st the Company's Office.

The TRANSFER BOOK obe Company will: he CLOSED from FRIDAY, 18th, to MONDAY, July 28th, (both days inclusive) daring which period no Transfer of Shares can be Registered.

By Or lor of the Board of Directors

A SHELTON HOOPER, "Becretary to

the General Managera.

Hongkong, July 9th, 1919.

A. G. DA ROCHA,

AUCTIONEER,

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SURVEYOR AND GENERAL BROKER

Queen's Road Central, Telephone No. 2932.

FAVOURED with instructions

The Concerned,

Apply to

at the Peak. PEROY SMITH SETH & FLEMING

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TO LET.

TURNISHED for 12 months, No. 87, Tar Pans (No. 1 Stewart Terrace) containing 3 Bedrooms and Bathrooms, Hot and Cold Water, Drying room, Dising Room, Drawing Room, Sitting Room and Usual Offices and Servants Quarters, also Large · Garden Possession July 15th

HUMPHREYS ESTATE & FINANCE

JU., LTD... Alexandra Buildings

Apply bu

THE PEAK.

81

OR SALE A FIVE-ROOMED

Residence. For particulars apply to---

from

"G.

will sell by Public Auction TU-DAY (THURSDAY), July 10th, 1919,

at 2.30 PM...

at his Sales R.com,

HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND

EFFECTS,"

Wardrobes, Denka, Chairs. Chest of Drawers Dressing Tables, Bookcases, Arm. chairs, Curios. Crockery, and Glassware, Brass Ornamenta, Vases, Pictures, Ice Boxes, Bedsteads, Clocks, Typewriters, Overmantels, Bideboard, Napkins, Table Cloths, Ext Stands and a long line of Sandries.

TM-Cash on Delivery. Hongkong, July 8th, 1919.

A. G. DA ROCHA. AUCTIONEER SURVEYOR AND GENERAL BROKER.

Queen' Road Central, Telephone No. 2929.

with Instructions from

FAVOUR The Concerned,

will sell by Public Auction, on SATUR DAY, July 12th, 1913, at 230 P M.,

at his Sales Room, Queen's Hoad Central (Old Post Office Building).

EXCELLENT HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE

Comprising:

Chesterfield Coach and Arm Chairs, Back wood Furniture, Brass and Iron Bedsteads, Tables, Brussels Carpets and Bags Brazi Covered Fenders, Overmantels, Bilk Tapestry

Chairs, Drawing Boot Suite, Sofas," Occasional Tables, Extension Dining Table Bevelled Mirror Wardrobes, Hat Stands, Dining

Ware Cabinet Bilver Chair Crockery Glass Bookcase, Dinner Ornaments, Pictures, Curtains, Bed Sheets, Clocks, Marble-top Washstands Cooking Stoves, Cutlery, Toilet Sets, Electric Reading Sideboards and a long line Lamps,

Cabinets, of Sundries.

Catalogues will be invoed.

Texas - Cath on Delivery. Hongkong, July 8th, 1919.

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"X.YZ Clare of "Tally Prom" Office. 1434

NOTICE.

B.

HE PUBLIC are hereby notified that TPUBLIU JINEIUKSLAS in the Fook district will not be available for hire after 9 F.. daily.

E. D. C. WOLFE, Captain Superintendent of Police.

(359 Hongkong, July 8th, 1819.

AMUSEMENT CONCERN FOR

CON

SALE.

Known as

THE LUNA PARK.

A BIG MONEY-MAKING.

PROPJSITION,, :

Formerly run by Mr. Baxis.

Leasehold Property is held subject to the Leases' covenants and conditions contained in a Crown Lesse of the said Lot for 99 f Septem years terminating on the ind ber, 1980 Thi

ropery, which was lately occupied by Jebsen & Co. has sa arta of 12,646 square foot and is situate at the corner of South Avenue and First Street. A Residence, Godown and Servante quarters are built on the site.

CORTADO

$3.00 per 100

A FIRST-CLASS

still more acute after the cessation of

Two cases (one death) of bubonic plague. hostilities, when the hundreds who had were reported in the Colony on Tuesday. left for the Front would return, new

A Chine woman was fined $130, with comers would arrive, and the military quarters vecupied by civilians would be the alternative of two months' hard' required again for the purpose which they labour, at the Magistracy, yesterday. far being in unlawful possession of 6 taels were driginally intended to serve.

Yet it was not until about nine months of opium. Inspector Cashman said the ago that the Government gave any sign probability was that the woman had been. of being alive to the urgency of the imposed upon and engaged as a carrier.

It is understood that an agreement has matter. Since then they have shown a

degree of activity which it is only just been arrived at between the Government to acknowledge. At the moment, We

and local Chinese rice-merchants whereby understand, they have a very comptehen the Government will import rice direct ave housing scheme for all sections of from Saigon and sell it to the merchants the community British, Portuguese, and

at cost pribe on the condition that a fixed Chinese-which has been accepted in retail price must charged to loenl' cons"

"

In connexion with the recent Mandate

principle by the Colonial Office and | SULINETS, merely awaits the approval of the new Linvernor. It embraces the opening-up of new building sites in the hill district in instructing the Ministry of the Interior the vicinity of Wong-ngi-chung Gap' to devis new rules governing marriage and and Funeral rites (says the Peking by the construction of roads the provision of mechanical means of Lender), it is understood that the Minis- access; the erection of a large private try will also make a beginning of a hotel an Salisbury Read, Kowloon, for regular system of registration of births,

denths and marringes. EXTRA European residents containing three-

roomed Bats with the use of is common The public.ricksha-coolies in Hongkong dining-room, if desired, it reasonable cherish a grievance against certain pri- rates; the extension of the reclamation rate coolies: brenuse the latter at times. schemes which have already proved to peach on their preserves. · One energetic successful in Kowloon, and the construc-public coolie informed the Police that a tion of a tramway on the Peninsula; the private puller was plying for hire. The Praya East reclamation; and the recon. man was arrested and found to be an struction of the most COE sted and insanitary portions of the City of Victoria, which, us Lieut. OLITsXY point- ed out in his report on the cerebro-apinal

Nominations for the election of 2. epidemic, are veritable plague-spots "

the worse than any to be found in Canton. Justice of the Pence to serve on This last project will involve the outlay Licensing Board closed yesterday after- of many millions of dollars before it is noon. The only candidate was Mr. A. completed, but most, if hot all, of the Shelter Hooper, proposed by the Hon. money should be recovered by the Mr. N. J. Stabb and seconded by Mr. G. rabanced yalue of the sites left for A Hastings. Mr. Hooper will, therefore, dispost. The improvements will, of be re-elected without opposition for a course, have to be made by instalments farther term of three years. "The is the and will occupy a considerable time, be- unly original member of the Board still- cause it will be impossible to start opera serving. tions until provision has been made else.

CHEROOT

for Discriminating-

Smokers.

The Custodian further invites TENA. S. WATSON & CO., where for housing there who are dis

DERS by British Subjects for the purchase of the LEASEHOLD PROPERTY situate in the British Concession. Shameen, and known an i registered at HBM Consulate General at Canton as. Lot Number 51 which Leasehold Property is held subject to the Lessees covenants and he conditions contained Crown Lease of the said Lot for 99 yours terminsting on the 3rd day of September.

which was lately occupied by Pope Company, bas in

insting

STUA

LIMITED.

GIGAR MERCHANTS,

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possessed: But whatever the dificulties and however great the cost, the task will have to be undertaken."

offender who had been warned severul times, At the Magistracy, yesterday, be was fined $20.

Ifa New York despatch. to. the Arahi is to be credited, the American Navy Department has a scheme for placing in the Pacific 416 men-of-war,, comprising 25 A glimpse was gained, yesterday, of the battleships, four armoured cruisers, 15 cruisers, 125 destroyors,,50 submarines, 10 appalling conditions under which the gunboats, 60 mine-sweepers 100 sub- poor live in the City of Victoria by mera-marine-destroyers, five hospital-ships, 10 bers of the Legislative Council nad of supply-ships, and 12 fuel-ships. Further- the Press who were conducted by H.E more, the Pacific Coast will be armed THE OFFICER ADMINISTERING, TEZ GOVERN: ( with a fleet of 25 hydroplanos. MEST to U Yam Lane, for the purpose of

Early yesterday morning, the final viewing a small site which the Clovern-

scene of a drama that opened in the inent intend to resume in the interests.

Arabian Sea was enacted, the murderer of public health. In this alleyway of a member of the Chinese Labour Corps

of 12,845 square feet and is situated ab the corner of Central Avenue and Third Street. A Residence, Godown and Com- prodore's Quarters are built upon the site.

3.-Particulars and Conditions of Bale of either of the abova properties may be obtained by applying in Canton to H.B.M. the Consul General in Hongkong to CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA, and in Shanghai to the Custodian DENNETT RODGER-At the Union Church, off Tung Street, which runs at right expiating his crime on the gallows in on July 9th, GoRDON BLACK DUNNETT, angles to Queen's Road, six four-victoria, Gool in accordance with the

direct

4-Inspection of the Properties can be arranged by applying to HB.. Consul General at Canton.

to

6-Tenders in writing for either of the properties which should be addressed to The Custodian in China of Enemy Property, sn, Yuen Ming Yuen Road, Shanghai, SO AS to reach him not later that the 1st day of AUGUST, 1919, mut be so framed as remain open for acceptance on or before the 18TH day of AUGUST, 1919.

6-The Custodian is not bound to accept the Highest or any Teader received

ALLAN G MOSSOP, Custodian in Chins of Enemy Property 20, Yuen Ming Yuen Road, bhangbai, July 1st, 1918

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THE CHINESE ENGINEERING AND MINING COMPANY, LIMITED. 6% FIRST MORTGAGE DEBENTURES

(KAILAN BONDS).

PAYMENT of the HALF-YEARLY INTEREST due on JULY 18T, 1918, will be made on presentation of Coupon No. 14

at any of the undermentioned Banks, vis. —

At HONGKONG AND BHANGHAI)

BANKING CORPORATION. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. RUSSO-ASTATIC BANK.

BANQUE DE L'INDO-CHINA.

YOKOHAMA SPECIETM Bank,

IND. BANQUE BELGE PODK

L'ÉTRANGER.

Tientsin, Shanghai

OF

MARRIAGE.

of Hongkong and Shanghai Banking DOROTHY SEPTIMA Corporation, to Bopara, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Rodger, of Hong

[061 kong and Kirn, Scotland.

HONGKONG OFpica: 104, Da Vaux BAD, O. Larson Ones: 181, FLEET STREET, E.G.

The Daily Press.

HONGKONG, JULY 1TX, 1918.

houses storey

were huddled together

sentence of the Supreme Court. The body in a very confined space between two

was, subsequently, removed for burial other rows of buildings hard up against to one of the lonely cemeteries set apart them back and front. The place was seen for criminals who have forfeited the right under the most favourable conditions

to be buried by their relatives. because there was bright sunshine and, as

The water return for June shows that two of the structures had been pulled down and the Hoors of the remainder 1,483.00 million gallons of water were.. stripped, the light was able to filter stored in the city and hill district ro through. In dull weather when these servoirs as compared with 1,212. 18 million gallons during the corresponding month "rookeries" were crowded with occup-

of last year. The consumption of water ants they must have resembled the Black

per head was 28 gallons against 20 gal- Hole of Calcutta. In such cases it is

In the Kowloon lone in June, 1918. almost impossible to discover the full num-waterworks the storage and consumption ber of inhabitants because some disappear As soon as a Sanitary Inspector comes on the scene, and it is invidious to decide who 13.5 gallons respectively, against '292.73 must go and who may remain when there million gallons and 122 gallons during

the corresponding period of 1918.

per head were 250.42 million gallons and

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There is some speculation as to the

Trin-

HOUSING REFORM. THE agitation which was started in the Press over the Housing Question in Hongkong promises to bear fruit at an early date. In making this statement we shall be told, no doubt, that we are wrong in our association of cause and is such a terrible paucity of accommoda- effect, but the fact remains that no at-tion. It is to be feared that this is merely tempt was made to grapple with this pro a typical example of a very" widespread port which will be considered most suit- blem antil there was a sustained public evil, which must be eradicated na speedily able for the headquarters of the Admiral outery, and that the conditions which pre- as possible in the interests of all sections of the East Indies Squadron. vail to-day are the product of long neglect. of the community and of the good name comalee, on the east coast of Ceylon, was chosen in 1896, and a fortress built there, but almost as soon as the work had been Hongkong Henitals have been "rising steadily for of the Colony.

years past, clearly indicating the grow

completed the Admiralty decided to aban do it in favour of Colombo for obvious ing pressure of the population, but this was regarded with indifference by these

geographical and commercial reasons. It who alone had the power to prevent it by

is felt now that, in view of the coming in- crease of trade" in the Persian Gulf and providing the means of relief. The seriousness of the situation was made The erection of arches for the forth- Mesopotarnia, Bombay will be more suit- strikingly evident after the war broke coming Peace. celebrations commenced able for the Admiral's headquarters. No out, for, despite the internment of alien yesterday morning. The illuminations in decision has yet been made. enemies, the departure of volunteers Statue Square are expected to be the best for service overseas, and the reduc-in the city. tion of the garrison, which obliged

Penk the

Company Tramway

Tiantain and Hongkong only.

A Tiantain and Shanghel only

The Interest, less Income Tax at 6/. in the

be:

ON 220 BONDS:

NONSISTING of Modern Carousel or Merry-Go-Round to carry Sixty-four persona, including Automatic Organ worked by Electricity, Ocean or Circling Wave with will Organ and Motor, Joy Wheel with Motor

Base Ball and Magneto

Doll Amusement Show, Dart Gallery, Fa Gallery of Quaint Mirrors with Automatic Electrically worked Fiano, Bhooting Gallery with net of diverse Targets, Fonching of Strength Testing Machine, One Bon Steam Engine, two Gasolene Motors and a Cinema Tent.

and

The Above is to be seen in Singapore and to be sold as a whole for immediate delivery.

Price $50,000 or nearest Offer.

Offers and Applications for full particulars to be addressed to TAN CHENG KEE & COMPANY, 87, Waterloo Street, Singapore

3:29

WAI KEE.

FLAG AND BAILMAKER. No. 123, Der Voar Road Central,

HONGKONG.

****

Top Floor,

Trazione No. 1833.

178

Por Coupon (Chrome) Less Tax at 6)- in the £

.Net amount payable

18.0'

33 8. 44/6

2. d. 3 0 0 18. D

'On?2100 BONDS: ---

Fer Compoa (Gross) Le Tax at 6) in the

Ket amount payable

O 2500 BONDA

£2 2 0

15... 0 0 Per Coupon (Groma) Le Tax at 6 in the 24 10. 0

£10 10. 0 Nek amount payable Payment will be made in Tasis at the Dewand

is presented.

The statement of the Government's housing proposals will be made at a meet- ing of the Legislative Council on the 17th instant.

Two Chinese were charged at the Magis tracy, yesterday, with gambling on the "Interim dividends for the six months road. Inspector Gordon told the Magix- and if he were only able to find out the raise the charge for season-tickets, the ended June 30th will be payable on the trate that it was a very common offence, accommodation for Europeans 'became 26th inst. to shareholders in the Hong-keepers of the gambling den he would increasingly inadequate. Instead of kong Land Investment and Agency Co., bouse property being at a discount, it Ltd, the West Point Building Co., Ltd., commanded higher prices than ever before and the Hongkong, Central Estate Co., owing to the competition that existed. Eventually the Government was under

Lidl.

L

take out a warrant against them. "But It is on the railway level- Magistrate.

is in the open road," observed the crossing; we could enclose it and call it gambling on Government property I have convicted many persons before," "Have you "! asked The Changsha collided with a junk of said the Inspector.

"Yes, I You Have, replied Inspector Gordon. Y the necessity of granting the members of 1,000 picula capacity of Tuesday after, Mr. G. N. Orme, with a smile. the Civil Service house allowances rang noon and sank her. The damage is est have convicted them?" asked the Magis This time the Inspector ing from about $100 to $200 a month each, mated at $23,000-$5,000 for the boat, trate with a broader smile playing round realised the joke, and joined in the laugh according to seniority. To anyone gifted $17,000 for the cargo, and $150-tu moter his features,

"No," he said, Nobody was against himself. W. 8. NATHAN, ...... with a grain of. imagination it was which were on the boat.

incan that I have had them convicted on General Manager. 'obvious that the problem would become injured.

'similar charges," 1945

Buying rate of exchange of the day the Coupon

-By:Griler,

THE KAILAN MINING

ADMINISTRATION,

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