SATURDAY, MAY 10, 1919.
PUBLIC AUCTION..
Hughes & Hough
AUCTIONEER TO THE GOVERNMENT.
General 'Amotioneers - Exers,
and Genaral Produce Brokery and Commission Agents.
«PROPRIETORS **T®<XW*>Wan' Coal Storage.
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43. C. 4th & 5th Editions A1 Telegraphic Code.
Telegraphic Addres
* MILLION" HONGKONG.
NOTICES.
OF COMMERCE
BY ORDER
HONGKONG GENERAL CHAMBER
THE MORTGAGEZ » THE VALUABLE LEASEHOLD PROPERTY SITUATE
at
NOTICE.
GENERAL MEETING of Mem WING ON STREET, VICTORIA IN THE bara will be held on TUESDAY,
COLONY OF HONGKONG..
TO BE SOLD
ON <
THURSDAY,
The 15th day of May, 1919, at 3 o'clock in the afternoon
BT
13th instant, at 4 Fac' in the Chamber Boom, Chartered Bank Building, 3, Queen's Road Central, for the purpose of nominating a Representative of the Chamber to serve on the LEGISLATIVE Councir, during the absence on leave of the Hon. Mr. P. B. Holyoak..
Notice in writing of the names of candidates and of their proposers and MR. GEO. P. LAMMERT, Auctioneer Secretary at least 48 hours before the seconders to be lodged with the
time appointed for the holding of the General Meeting,
at bis Sales Rooma. Duddell Street.
THE PROPERTY CONSISTS OF:- All that piece or parcel of greend registered in the Land Office, as Inland
messuages and buildings thereon known
-PUBLIC AUCTIONS Lot No. 1933 Together with the
3. No. 30 t 32 Wing On Street hold fith day of Jane 1943 under re la-for the terms of 999 years from the
Tencosto by Public Auction 181 Undersigned have received
(For Account of the Concerned),
TUESDAY, '
Lonas dated the 5th November 1913.
AREA 1098 square feet or thereabouts. ANNUAL CROWN RENT $16.00
For further particulars and tradi- May 13, 1919, commencing at 2.30tions of sale apply to:→
pm, at the Sales Rooms, No. 8,
De Vara Road, Corner ol
Ice House. Atk.
A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF USKJUL HOUSEHOLD LINENS, DRAW WORE, & EMBROIDERIES,
Compricing:-
HOUSEHOLD; LINENS —Bingle and Deable Flain and Hemstitched Sheets, Filow uses, Double White Satin Quilts, Lines Damask Berriestes, Class Cloths. Bath Towels, Face Towels, de,, do
DRAWNWORK :—Bedspreads, Pillow Canos, Tray Cloths, &c. &e.
EMBROIDERIES:-Bedspreads, Table Covers, Tea Cloths, Runners: 18 by 54in.
Also
A tre lots of 'Bcit, Caxes and Attache CasEN..
LO AND LO
:
Alexandra. Building,
Solicitors for the Mortgage
.
or to
MR. GEO. P. LAMMERT, Auctioneer;
Duddell Street... Hongkong, April 5, 1910.
G.
&
NOTICE.
LL. PERSONS with the exception A of these of Chinese racea desiring to leave the Colony should apply in
By Order,
E. A. M. WILLIAMS,
Secretary,
Hongkong, May 3, 1819.
NOTICE,
ISSRS, G. MARTINI LTD. inform MISS
the General Public that Me GEORGE BLAIR is no longer co- zected with their firma as he is learios for England
G. MARTINI, LTD. Hongkong, May 1, 1940.
THE HONGKONG ELECTRIC.
CO., LTD.
NOTICE IS BEREBY GIVEN thas
the THIRTIETH ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING will be held at the Company's Offices, S. George's
Buildings, on SATURDAY, May 17 1919, at 11.30 A.K., for the purpose of presenting the Report of the DiIONE. together with a Statement of "Accounts to February 28, 1919, and electing Directors and Auditors.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the
THE CHINA MAIL.
WANT ADVERTISEMENTS
| 25 WORDS 3 INSERTIONS,{ $1. PRKPAID. Every additional 5 words 4 Centa
WANTED.
THE CONTROL OF DOCKS
AND HARBOURS.
While some kind of a case can be made out for placing railway and road and canal transport under the control of the new ministry, so that these different facilities may be co- ordinated to obtain the best efficiency of the transport system as a whole, the opinion gathers force that the ENG
Thorough shop training. in attempt to include electric supply and Į mechanical engineering and experience docks and harbours in the net of the in charge of steam plant essential new minister is a mistake. It is Apply Box No. 1119 co "CHINA; MAIL"
probable that får stronger case could be made out for the handing over to the Ministry of Ways and
ANGINEER FOR LOCAL WORKS.
W
ANTED. AN ENGLISH LADY TEACHER with knowledge of Chiness to teach Chinese Lady, four days in a week State terms. Reply Box 1120 c/o "CHINA MAIL"
TO LET.
Communications the control of com mercial aeronautics, but this sug gestion, which has been put forward quite' seriously, is being strenuously resisted, and if Sir Eric Geddes
NOTICES,
THE MOTOR UNION INSURANCE CO., LTD. (Incorporated in England.) Being Agonis foe the shore COMPANY, we are prepared to me. bgulies" FIRE MARINE LIFE and MOTUR ACCIDENTS nå
-POLICIS
The further particulars, plosse apply to m
UNION TRADING COMPANY? Prince's Building
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OARS
BIRE
On
General Agents.
Experienced Chandeurs
irport Mechanics,
A Large Number of
bas seriously contemplated having New and Comfortable Cars
in his hands the development of air transport he will probably be disappointed. It would seem that a
TEENHOUSE. The the far stronger case than by any of the ROOMED HOUSE at the Peak other interests threatened can be sub- Apply to PERCY SMITH, SETmitted for the exemption of docks FLEMING.
TO LET FLAT in Nathan Road,
Kowloon.
Kowloon.
זי
A FLAT in Humphreys Buildings
Apply to- HUMPHRKYS ESTATE & FINANCE
CO., LTD. Alerandra Brüding:
Hongkong. May 7, 1910.
TO LET
TO LET-NEW HOUSES in Nathan Road, Kowloon,
No. 10 Ground and First Floors No. 12
Ground and First Floore
and harbours from control by the new ministry. One is not unmindful of the fact that Sir Eric Geddes dar-
ing his association with the North Eastern Railway, which has such im- portant dock interests acquired a special knowledge of dock and bar-[ bour management, which should stand his department in good stead if his ministry is permitted to assume the full powers asked for in the bill. At the same | time there is an almost universal feeling that the attempt to take possession of these terminal points of the transport system is unnecessary, and we are
at the recent meeting in London, not surprised by the strong line taken
when the position of dock and harbour authorities in reference to the Ministry of Ways and Com munications Bill was under discus-
Light and Airy, Electric Light &sion. Not only strong but unanimous
person between the hours of 9 to Company will be CLOSED from Bell installation, excellent sanitary tit-hostility to the suggested Govern
P.M. and 8 P.M. to P.M. daily at the 3 to May 17, both days inclusive.
(All new gooda and small lots to suit | PASS OFFICE. Pest Office Building. purchasers).
(Foð Particulars from Catalogue). Terms: Cash.
BUGES & HOUGH, Auctionéary.
Hongkong, May 7, 1919.
(For Ascount of the Concerned.). ON
TUESDAY,
liny 13, 1919, commencing
ai 9.90 p.m., at their Sales Rooms, No. 8, Des Voeux Road, Corner of Ice House Street, TXAKWOOD AND BLACKWOOD FURNITURE, BRASS KOURTED DOUBLE
Applicants will be required to produca Pasaporta or Identification papers. All persons, with certain exceptions, who romsin in the Colony for more than 7 days are required to Register them- selves under the REGISTRATION of: PERSONS ORDINANCE 1918. Forms of Registration giving the particulars required may be obtained at the G.P.0. scd at all Police Stations.
The Penalty for non compliance is a fine not exceeding $50.
THE CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE, LTD.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
THE THIRTY-EIGHTH ORDIN AND BRASS ARY YEARLY MEETING OF AND TWIN SHAREHOLDERS will be held at ARDSTTADS, CURTAINS, CARPETS, the Offices of the Undersigned on WEDNESDAY, the 21st May, 1919, at 11.30 A.. Comprising:-
The TRANSFER
BOOKS and Chesterfeld Boisa, Arm-chairs REGISTER of Members of the Com- (now). Folding Card and Occasional pany will be CLOSED from the 7th Tabler, One Upholstered Suits, Bedroom May to the 21st May, 1919, both daya
inclusive. Farniture, comprising Teakwood Twin
-
Immediately after the above men-
Bacistesds, large and small Wardrobes,tioned Meeting the General Agents in Dressing Tables, Washstands, de pursuance of Article 17 of the Com
By Order of the Board of Directors,
OIBB LIVINGSTON & CO.,
Agente.
Hongkong, April 28, 1919.
UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF
CANTON, LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that
NFORTYSIXTH ORDINARY
YEARLY MEETING, of the Society. will be held at its Head Office Nos. 3 and Queen's Buildings Hongkong. 03 THURSDAY, 22nd May, 1919, at Report of Directors together with the Noon, for the purpose of receiving the Statements of Account to 31st Decem her, 1918, and of declaring Dividenda,
etc.
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The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Society will be CLOSED from the 19th May 10 22nd May, both days inclusive. By Order of the Board,
C. H. P. HAY, Deputy General Manager. Hongkong, May 9, 1918,
(famed Teakwood), Sideboards, Dinner pany's Articles propose to ask the THE CHINA, FIRE INSURANCE Waggone, Extension Dining Tables Consulting Committee to sanction, a vall
Dinner
and good Glass
Cutlery,
Services, of $50 per Share in respect of the
Ware monies tnpaid on the shérès held by
members of the Company.
and Chairs, &c. Grockery Cooking Stores, Bath Room Utensils, Electro-Plated Wazo,
·
At the same time the General Agents
COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS..
Wster
LAI HIN MAN, Manager. Tong Wa Building Agency, No, 434 Queen's Road Fast, Hongkong
No. 10 Nathan Road, Kowloon.
30
tings and arrangementa including ment control was expressed at this Closets. Eramelled Baths very representative meeting, and the
(European Style.)
sub-committees which have been ap pointed are in close touch with TERMS MODERATE, members of Parliament who re- Apply to
present dock and harbour, constit uencies.. Sir Eric Geddes is credited) with the statement that his second bill in a far more favourable light reading speech will present the
than that in which opponents have! viewed it hitherto.. This will be very necessary if the far-reaching powers demanded for his department are to be granted, and he may not impro bably be inclined in view of the serious character of the opposition. which will have to be faced to con- siderably modify the proposals which have been put forward in regard to the control of docks. Our view is that while, as stated above, some kind of a case can be made out for taking over with the railways those docks and harbours which are owned and worked by railway companies, no good reason has been given for the acquisition of, or even a modified form of control of the independ ent authorities such
the Mersey Docks and Harbour Board,
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FARES FOR PUBLIC VEHICLES.
CHARA.
L-In Fictoria with two BoureTA. Quarter hour, Half hour,
One hour,...- Three hours,....................................
10 cents.
$0
33
60
1+
Bix hours... 70 Day (6 a.m. to 6 p.m.). ..$1.00
II-Beyond Fictoria; with four Beat Bour.. Three hour..... Six hours,
the also under Article 104 (p) fo: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN taal Day (6 am to 6 p.)
sanction of the Consulting Com
the FIFTIETH ORDINARY
1.00
III—In the Bill District. Beorie-Reading Lamps, Blackwood, mittee the payment of a special YEARLY MEETING of the Company With 4 Bearers With 4 Bearers. Takwood and Lacquered Bersena, dividend of $50 per Share (payable will be held at its Head Office, Nos. 3 Quarter hour,......9.15 $0.30 quantity of Blackwood Furniture, immediately after the call out of the and Queen's Buildings, Hongkong, Half hour, ......... 0.20 Blackwood Fire Screen, Side Tables, Reserve Fund.
on THURSDAY, 23ad May, 1919, at One hour, 0.30 12.30 PM., for the purpose of receiving Three hours, 0.70 Two hours,........ 0.50 Chaire, Cabinets, Fictures & Qil:
with the Statements of Account, to Day (6am to 6p.m.) 1.50 31st December, 1918, and of declaring Dividends, etc
Paintings, Several Carpeta mew and the Transfer Books and Register of the Report of the Directora together six hours. ** 1.90
seerxd-band.
Also Colland & Collard Piano (good tone), 630 Enamelled Bath,
and Tro Rioghapo.
(Tv Particulars from Catalogue),'
Term Chab.
HUGHES & HOUGH, Auctioneers
Hongkong, May 7, 1919.
WANTED TO PURCHASE.
DICTURES painted by
Captain
PLOKING, R. one time station
að kæs”
HUGHES & HOUGH,
Auctioneers.
NOTICE
Should these actions be obtained Members will be CLOSED for att additional 14 days, i.e. until and inclnd
ng the 4th June, 1919.
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., LTD. Hongkong, April 30, 1919.
General Agents.
TAIYO & CO.
(JAPAN 291)
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Company will be CLOSED from the 12th May to 3rd May, both depe inclusive.
The TRANSFFE 'BOOKS f the
By Order of the Board,
C. II. P. HAY, Deputy General Manager.
Hongkong May 9, 1919.
BRITISH TRADERS; INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS,
0.40
0,00
0,80
100
1.50
2.00
much
If the trip is extended beyond Victoria. half fare extra,
Between the huur & 8.30 p.m. and the Clyde Trustees, or the Port of am. the above fares shall be increased London Authority, or the Corporation by 50 per centum.
owned docks of Bristol, to name only these notable examples of indepen- .dent dock and harbour enterprises. 0.80 cents. It may be argued that if docks, and $1.00
harbours are to be controlled there should be no exceptions, but it must not be overlooked that the main object in constituting the new minis try is to co-ordinate transport facili ties. This can surely be achieved without any attempt to reduce to impotence the courage and far-seeing vision which has done so to provide the magnificent dock and harbour facilities on the Mersey, the Clyde and elsewhere. To demobilise organisation which have done such good work for industry, or at the least to place them at the mercy of a Government Department, would be a mistake which even our present rulers, with their mammoth majority, may hesitate to commit. Nor should it be forgotten that however desirable it may be in the national interests to establish a Ministry of Transport, the need to create such a depart Note-If the rickaba be engaged rent at this moment arises mainly within the City of Victoria, and be disfrom the desire to draw a veil charged outside the Western part of the over the policy which has produced City of Victoris after 9 pm, or be disso heavy a loss on railway operation harged to the East of Bay View Police that extended Government control is Station on the Eastern side of the City
RICKSHAL.
1-In the Island of Hongkong, it engage in Victoria
Ten minuten,
Quarter hour, *******
HAH hour, stand-senterventi Oze,bour,.....
Every Subsequent bour,
5 cents
15
21
+
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that of Victoris after 9 pm, an extra half the only remedy. The idea of roping
FIFTY-THIRD ORDINARY so shall be chargésole...
IL-In Kowloon,
1+
in roads, electric supply, docks and YEARLY MEETING of the Company
harbours and other transport in- will be held at its Head Office, Nca. 3
dustries is partly justified on national and Queen's Buildings, Hongkong, Half hour,.......... 15
Quarter hour, secretioniion ................. 6 cont”, grounds, but is also concerned with on THURSDAY, 22nd May, 1919, at Hour, 20
the idea of diverting attention from 12.45.P.M., for the purpose of receiving Erary subsequent hour, 10
the ghastly result of State interference the Report of the Directora togather
with railway finance!
The fact with the Statements of Account to
III Taipo Road.
should be kept well in mind when it 31st December, 1918, and of declaring
Twenty cents shall be added is proposed to hand over other forms Dividende, etc.
for each extra hour or part of transport to a State department of an hour if the hirer casos armed with despotic powera. the journey to taka länger than
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 12th May to 32nd May, both days inclusive.
By Order of the Board,
C. H. P. HAY, Deputy General Manager.
Hongkong, May 9, 1918,
THE NEW FRENCH REMEDY.
THERAPION NO THERAPION N0:2 THERAPION N13
Ms. 1 for "ufENT ONMEYRUS Send iter Mood
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KREICHOLE YCKIN ENGLANDES
HER TRADE MARKED WORD "THLETION,JE ŽE BELL BOVE, KEAKFALIZADO TO SURING TÄNUKER
To 4th mile
single ................. 70 cents....1 hour. return...... $1.00.....................3 hours. Beyond 4th to 6th mil
..3 hours.
"
single $1.30.... rotora .....$1,50, Beyond 6th to 9th mile- single......75 return...$2.00 Berend 9th to 11th mile—
single: $2.008 return....... 250 .............................7... Faros for Journeys beyond the 11th mile to be a matter of previous arrange
ment in each caso.
TRY THEM TO-NIGHT.
Osiće you have used Pinkottes, the tiny gentle as-nators laxatives, you will never go back to Balts, Oil, or Craatio purgative pills,
PINKETTES
care
dispel constipation and thus bidoneness, liver sick headaches, costed tongue, foul-smelling breath; thes print clear the skin. Of chemista, of pont fres The fares here set out to apply to one at 60 cents the vial, from Dr. Williams", rickahs with three cooles from Trim Eba Medicine Co., 9 Brechnen Road, Shang
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