~THE HONGKONG
The list will be closed on orbefore 15th November, 1916.
HONGKONG GOVERNMENT SIX PER CENT. WAR LOAN
OF 1916.
Issue of $3,000,000 Hongkong Currency six per cent. Bonds to Bearer authorised by the War Loan Ordinance 1916.
THE PROCEEDS OF THE LOAN WILL BE HANDED OVER TO THE IMPERIAL GOVERNMENT AS A WAR CONTRIBUTION
FROM THE COLONY OF HONGKONG.
THE PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST OF THIS LOAN ARE CUARANTEED BY THE COVERNMENT OF HONGKONG AND ARE SECURED BY THE REVENUES OF THE COLONY.
PRICE OF ISSUE - $100 PER CENT. Interest payable-ist May and 1st November.
First Coupon for full six months interest payable—1st May 1917. Principal repayable at par on-1st November. 1928, or, at the
POST OFFICE
Monday, the 6th November, deing_a Geral Holiday, the Post Office will be open from 8 to 9 mm. There will be on delivery of ordinary correspondanes and are ondestion of letters from the Pillar Boxes,
The Money Order Office will be entirely.
closed.
CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR PARCEL MAIL..
The Public are informed that the Christmas and New Year Parcel Mail to the United Kingdom will be closed in this Odice at 5 p.m. on the 18th November.
This Mall is dus in London on the 24th) December. The above date of departure in liable to alteration.
Correspondence addressed to shamy subjects in China, Siam, Liberis and Portuguese East Africa, Parola and Mor-: seco cannot be transmitted.
The Services to Germany, Austels, Bul garla and the Ottoman Empire #serended.
Ships in communication with Capa D'Agular Radio Telegraph Siation --- FORE
HIRANO MARŲ
MAILS DUE.
option of the Government of Hongkong, principal may be wholly or partially repaid at any time after the fifth year. America-Per CHINA. 8th Nov. by drawings of Bonds!
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The Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corporation, Hongkong. are instructed by the Goverument of Hongkong to invite subscrip tions for the above Loin.
The Bonds will be issued in denominations of $100, $500, $1,500. $5,000 and $10,000, payable to Bearer with half yearly interest Coupons attached payable 1st May and lat November, at the office of the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, Hongkong.
The first cupon will be attached to Scrip Certificates which will be exchanged låter for definitive Bonds,
This loan will be free from any local taxation as regards both principal and interest.
Applications will be received by the Honglong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, Hongkong, from whom the necessary printed forms can be obtained. Such applications raust be for $100 or any multiple there of and be accompanied by a deposit of 25% of the amout applied f»r.
Applications may be accepted in whole or in part, and in the event of partial allotment the surplus amount paid as dep sit will be appropriated towards the payment of Instalments due on allot-
ment.
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The Government has the right to refuse any application. Payment will be req tired as follows, viz.: -
25 per cent. on application.
25
25
25
100%
+
allotment (4th Decombe, 1916.) 20th December, 1916.
17th January, 1917,
"a cast of default in the payment of any instalment at its dual date, the deposit and instalment previously paid will be liable to Gorfeiture,
MAILS CLOSE TO-DAY.
Philippine
Siberian
Mail.
11
La-Pez LOONGBANG, 4th Not, p..
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 41916.
SHIPPING NEWS.
ARRIVED.
Neleus B., 6,684, Evans, 3rd Nov.-
Milka, Sist Oct, Gen.-B. & L.
Rijn M., Jan. 2a. 2,995, Tamagrekt,
WEATHER REPOR
| The Weather Report and Forecast for to-morrow will be found on a Second Extra, On the 3rd at 11.20-No returns From: ||Japanese stat.ona.
Pressure basincreased moderately over R. China, where a moderately strong ded Nov.-Balikpapan, Jan.--D. & Centicyclone is now central. It has its {creaved sightly over Formosa, and the
Philippines, and Yakino M, Jap, 1x 3,537, Koda, 3rd Nov, {elsewhere.
nearly statiocary --Mosi, Coal-Mitani Ca.
& shallow depres im still lies over the 8. China Sea.
One. Br. zz. 1584, Toazlea, ith Nor.
-Hongar. Coal-J. 1⁄2 & Co.
DEPARTED.
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Fresh oson is indicated along the ssat coust of China and over the N. Chins Sea
Hongkong Rainfall for the 24 hours andlog at 10 a.m. to-day, 0.00 incl. Total since January 1st, 1975 Inches, Įngalsat an average of 80.74 inches.
FORECAST FOR THE 14 HOURS ENDING AT NOON TO-MORROW
District.
Nov.2.
Forrest.
NE
1 Hongkong to Gap Rock winds,
fresh;
|
Tamsui fər öbanghai vis Am^y Choysang for Oaston
faiz, NE
t Formosa Chanpe!..............
•winsda, strong.
Alina for Sharghai
י
Halan Tourans via Swatɔw
Nov. 3.
Chusan for Banskok via Swalow Sungklang for Hat, boog ris Holbow Chenat for Singapore via Swatow Tela for Eingapo:e Hopmans for Honzay Boshu M. fr Canton
| Chibli for Shangbal
CLEARANCES AT THE HARBOUR OFFICE.
Bouth coast of Obing be-) The came tween H.K. and Hainan...a No. 1.
13 South coast of China ba› {The same
tween H. and Lemocks as No. 1
T. F. CLAXTON, Director. Hongkong Observatory, Nɔv, 3, 1916.
METEOROLOGICAL.
Previous
J
Day "On dals On data
- 400 31 26, 17»
Barometer -29.99 29.99 Temperature
29.96
71
4.
Humidity
57
59
65
-Nov. 3.
-
Wind Direction .... N Fores.......
NE
E
3
•
Waiker
b
b
0,00 0,00
0.00
1st 20 and be
Shanghai & N. China, Japan Ksha for Honkobo Bay
via Kobe, (Europe via Siberia) --Por POLYNESIEN.
Nov Registration $15 pm. Letters & p.m.
[Shanghai Ch.P.O. Saturday, 11th Nor.] Shanghai & N. China-Per CHIYUEN,
4th Nov., 4 p.m.".
Shaigai & N. Calon-Fer YINGCHOW,
4th Nov, 5 pra. Weihaiset, Chefoo & Tontain-Per CHIPSHING, 44; Növ., 5 p.m.
TO-MORROW,
Swat.w, Amoy & Frochow · Pet‚HALj
HONG, St Nov, 9 am, Shanghai & N. China, Jayan y'a Kobe-
Per KATORI M. 5th Nov. 9 a.m. Satow; Amy & Fra via Tamui-:
Per KAIJO MARU, ith Nor.
2.0,
Japan via Mojl-Per RIOJUS MARU,
5th Nov. 1a.m.. Saigon-Per PHEU APENII, 5th Nov.)
a.m
MONDAY, 6th November.
Script Certificates, with coupon attached for the first half year's Shanghai & N. Chisa-Per CHOYSANG interest due, on Int May 1917, will be issued after payment of the instalment due on allotment, and such certificates, when fully paid, will be exchangeable for Bonda when received. Notice will be given when Bonds are ready for delivery.
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION, Hongkong, October 25, 1916.
NOTICE..
R
CITY AND HILL DISTRICT WATERWORKS,
IT IS HEREBY a tified that.
BANK HOLIDAY.
IN ACCORDANCE with Or- dinance No. 5 of 1912, tha EXCHANGE BANKS will be CLOSED for the transaction of Public Business on MONDAY, the 6th i stant:
Hongkong, November 1, 1916.
NOTICE.
on and after SUNDAY, the UNDER instructions from
Sth instaut, the supply of water ¦
Head Office I have handed
in the Rider Main Districts will over the Agency of Reuter's
be turned off daily from about, Telegram Co., Ltd., to Mr. J. P.
9 PM until about 5 A.M.
BRAGA, of No. 8, Pedder's Hill,
W. CHATHAM,. to whom all communicatione Director of Public Works.
Public Works Office.. Hongkong, 2nd November, 1916.
should be addressed in future.
F. SMYTH,“ Hongkong, 2nd November, 1916
PRIMO BEER.
"It is light
Wholesome
and
Refreshing."
H. RUTTONJEE&SON.
16. QUEEN'S ROAD.
French
Mail.
6th Nov., 9 am Haiphont, Tourane, Sigon, Straits, Ceylon, Indie, Ergot & Europe - Per MAGELLAN, 6th No., 9 am
TUESDAY 7th November.
Shanghai & N. Chinn-Per EGREMONT
CASTLE, 7th Nov., 10 a.m. Philippine Isl, Australia & New Zealand via Port Darwin & New Guinea via Thursday lal, -Per TAIYUAN, 7th Nov.,
Australian
Mall.
· 11 ■.m.
Swatow, Amay & Fosebow-Per HAI
TAN, 7th Nov, 11 am Amoy & Peil pp'ne Isl.- Per TAMING,
7th Nov. 3 p.m Ewatow, Amy & Fermora via Takso-
Par 03HU MARU, 7th Nov. Spm:
3
THURSDAY, 9th November.
Shanghai & N. China, (Europe via Siteris)-Per SINEIANG, 9th Nov. Registration 2.15 a.m. Letters 3 p.m.
[Shanghai Ch.P.Q. Monday, 13th Nov Holbow & Haiphong-Por HONGKONG,
9th Nov., 11 a ya..
FRIDAY, 10th November.
Hapkozr-Der TAIPONG, 19th Not
Australian
Mail,
Australia, New Zealand & Now Guinea vis Thursday Ish-Por ST. ALBANS, 10th Nor.. 10a.m.
Swatow, Amoy & Foochow -Far HAI.
CHING, 10th Nov,11a.m. Tiants's Par HUICHOW, 10th Wor
3 p.m.
SATURDAY, 11th Noyember, Jugan, via Nagasaki-Par TANGO 1, Títh Nov, 1 a.m.).
Shanghai & N. China, Japaa. vis M, Viet wela & Tacoma - Per CAMADA-MABU, TIME: Nov, 1
Nov. 4.
Ttroem for Batavia via Memich Kate M. for Tamoul in Swatow Chiyuen for Shanghai Haibong for Foodbow via Swatow
Yinzebow for Shanghai
Drongs-ng for Manila Shinbu M. for Mej Wak-matsu M for Tsiyeh Talthybius for Manila Polynesien for Yok hamu vía Bhanabai
THEATRE
Bighaat opna sí. Tvasporastes”an the Lowest... B
HK. Observatory, November 2, 1915. T. F. CLAXTON, Dissotor.
THE ALEXANDRA CAFE. Just arrived, Fresh assorted American Sweets * Chocolaten.
ENTERTAINMENT.
ROYAL
GRAND ASSAULT
AT ARMS.
IN AID OF
Fry's
THE KITCHENER MEMORIAL FUND.
UNDER THE AUSPICES
OF THE
POLICE RESERVE..
BOXING, WRESTLING, WEIGHT-LIFTING. AND CLUB SWINGING.
TO-NIGHT!
را
at 9.15 P.M.
TO-NIGHT!!
SHARP,
EXTRA SPECIAL FIFTEEN 2-MINUTE ROUND CONTEST:
CORP: SCOTT, R. E. Heavy Weight Champion
of the Colony
v. P. O. PADDY FINN R.N.
M dd'owel ht Champion
of the Navy an1⁄4”Márinse..
SEAMAN MANNING,
SPECIAL TEN 2 MINUTE ROUND CONTEST. SAPPER RICHARDS, R. E. v. Lightweight Champico,
of the Cul ay
HMS. Australian Navy,
· SIX -MINUTE ROUND CONTEST, CORP. HEATH, R. E.
7. PTE. COTTON, K.S.LI. Winner of the United Servics Light-
weight competition. Hongkong 1918
Winner of Many Local
Conteria.
SIX 2-MINUTE ROUND CONTEST. PTE BEESTY, K.S.L.I.
CORP. WHITE, R. E.
*. PTE PLIMMER, K.S.L.I..
SIX a-MINUTE ROUND CONTEST,
Y. Pre DAVIES, K.S.L-I,
FREFEREE: Mr. E. J. GEDGE- TIME KEEPERS: Bet PITT and Mr. A. B. ALLAN. THE POLIOK · RESERVE BAND' WILL PLAY SELECTIONS.
Prices:-Reserved Ringside Seats 15, Reserved Stalls $3.
Circle $2, and Pit$1.
SOLDIERS & SAILORS (11 Valform) HALF PRICE TO DIROLE ONLY.
BOOKING AT MOUTRIES.
ASAHI
(SUN-BRAND) BEER
SOLE AGENTS:
MITSUI BUSSAN KAISHA
ENTERTAINMENTS,
KISMET.
KISMET
“A GRAND SPECTACULAR TALE OF THE ARABIAN NIGHTS."
IN
AID OF THE
STAR & CARTER FUND.
TO BE
PRODUCED MID-DECEMBER
NEW MUSIC. SPECIALLY COMPOSED,
KEEP THE DATE OPEN,
KISMET
KISMET.
VICTORIA THEATRE.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1916.
An Astounding Programme. 5th & 6th Episodes
"RED CIRCLE."
WEAPONS OF WAR
AND
FALSE COLOURS. .
THE BATTLE OF CHAMPAGNE.'
SEE THE 20,000 BOCHE PRISONERS.
Pathe's British Gazette.
Comics :-
CHARLIE IN THE PARK. THE MAGIC BOTTLE. ACROSS THE ALLEY.
BOOKING AT ANDERSONS.
BIJOU THEATRE.
4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th November. The Two Great Trans-Atlantis Serials. "THE TREY O' HEARTS.”
10th and 11th Episodes.
and
"THE BROKEN COIN."
17th Episode.
also a KEYSTONE COMEDY.
Prices as usual. Location: Wyndham Street, (Flower Street);
HONGKONG THEATRE.
(Serial)
86
(OLD LAND OFFICE BUILDING),
(Feature)
Commencing SATURDAY, "November
9th & 10th Episodes THE MILLION DOLLAR MYSTERY" COMICS, Including:
"CHARLIE CHAPLIN "
ORCHESTRI In attendance under the Direction of PROF. GONZALES,
LOOK OUT FOR
WEDNESDAY, November 8th, By Special Requ'eat, NEPTUNE'S DAUGHTER."
NOTICES.
MARINE INSURANCE ASSOC- (FIRE INSURANCE ASSOCIA
IATION OF HONGKONG.
TION OF HONGKONG.
BANK HOLIDAY. OTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN NOT
that all MARINE INSUR ANCEOFFICES will be CLOSED for the Transaction of Publio Business on MONDAY, the 6thness instant
By Order EAM. WILLIAMS,' Acting Secretary. Hongkong, 3rd November, 1916.
BANK HOLIDAY.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN ▲▼ that all FIRE INSURANCE. OFFICES will be. CLOSED for the Transaction of Public Busi-
on MONDAY; the 6th: Finstant,
2 By Order, Révés E. A. M. WILLIAMB," Acting Secretary. Hongkong, 3rd November, 1918
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