WEDNESDAY, MAY 14, 1919,
Hughes & Hough
AUCTIONEERS TO THE GOVERNMENT
General Auctioneers · Share, Coal and GeneraI Produce Brokers, and Commission Agents,
PROPRIETORS
*To-Kwa-Wan* Coal Storage.
Oodes vend!.. Bentley's
A B C 4th & 5th Editions A Telographic Cods.
Telegraphis Addres
HONGKONG,
-PUBLIC AUCTIONS
EE Undersigned bave received in THE
tractions to sell by Public Auction (POK ACCOUNT OF THE CONCERNED).
02
THURSDAY,
May 15 119, at 10:30 a.10. At their Sales Booms, No. 8, Des Voeux Road, Corner of Ice House Street,
A QUANTIFY OF
HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE,
&
difi And
4c.
SUNDRY GOODS.
Tema: ---Cash.
HUGHES & HOUGH. Auctioneers.
Hongkong, May 12, 1910.
FOR ACCOUNT OF TER CONCERNED).
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FRIDAY and SATURDAY, the 16th and 17th May, 1919, commencing each day at 2.30 p.m....
at their Sales Rooms, No. 8,
Des Vaux Road, Corner of Ice House Streat,
A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF
PUBLIC AUCTION.
BY ORDER
OF
THE MORTGAGEE
THE VALUABLE LEASEHOLD
PROPERTY SITUATE
NOTICES.
THE HONGKONG ELECTRIC
NO
CO., LTD.
THE CHINA MALL.
OTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the THIRTIETH ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING will be held at the Company's Offices, St. George'a WING ON STREET, VICTORIA IN THE Buildings, on SATURDAY, May 1
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COLONY OF HONGKONG.
TO BE SOLD,
ON
THURSDAY
· 1919, at 11.30 AM, for the purpose of presenting the Report of the Directors. together with a Statement of Accounts to February 28, 1919, and electing Directors and Auditóra.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the
WANT ADVERTISEMENTS
795 WORDS S INSERTIONS, #1. PREPAID. Every additional 5 words 4 Cents.
WANTED.
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CLERGYMAN EMBEZZLES Y.M.O.A,
FUNDS.
An official announcement is made that three formar secretaries of the Young Men's Christian Association have Been found guilty by Cont martin on charges of ambezzling funds.
The Rav. High B. Atkins, is agn- tenced to 10 years' maprison.sat for baring, while divisional secretary at NGINEER FOR LOCAL WORKS Tout, appropriated to his own we Thorough shep training in 140,000 (£3,800) entrusted to him meebanical engineering and experience
in charge of steam plant essential by soldiers to be sent to their homes.
The 15th day of May, 1915, at 3 o'clock Company will be CLOSED from May Apply Box, No. 1119 c/o "CHIYAH has made. restitution of the
in the afternoon
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MR. GEO, P. LAMMERT, Auctioneer, at his Sales Rooms, Daddell Street.
THE PROPERTY CONSISTS OF
All that piece or parcel of ground registered in the Land Office as Inland
Lot No. 1985 Together with the
| menguages and buildings thereon known. as No. 30 32 Wing On Street held for the term of 999 years from the ith day of June 1843 ander a Crown Lease dated the 3th November 1913. AREA 1098 square feet or thereabouts.
9 to May 17, both days inclusive.
By Order of the Board of Directors,
QIEB, LIVINGSTON & CO.,
Agents. Hongkong, April 5, 1918.
GANDE, PRICE & CO., LTD.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that
the TWELFTH ORDINARY ANNUAL MEETING of the Com-
pany will be hald at the Company's Office, 6 Quean's Road Central, on ANNUAL CROWN RENT $16.00 ·
WEDNESDAY, the 21st May, 1919, For further particulars and condirat 12 o'clock Noos, for the purpose of tions of sale apply to
LO AND LO Alexandra Building, Solicitors for the Mortgagee
or to
MR. CEO, P.. LAMMERT, Auctioneer,
Duddell Street.. Hongkong, April 23, 1818.
THE CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE LTD.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
TH
THE THIRTY-EIGHTH ORDIN
ARY YEARLY MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS will be held at the Ofces of the Undersigned on WEDNESDAY, the 21st Mar, 1919, at 11.30 A...
receiving the Raport of the Directors: together with the Statements of Account to 31st December, 1918, and of declaring Dividends, etc.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 15th Map to 22nd May, 1919, both days inclusive.
By Order of the Board,
C. BOND,
Secretary-
Hongkong, May 13, 1919.
CANTON LIMITED..
MAIL"
greater part of the stolen funds. George. B.-Schatisk was found guilty.
WANTED-YOUNG LADY fem of stealing 87,000 (£8,180). and
abread offers tuition in PIANO sentenced to 15 years' imprisonment FORTE and SINGING. Terms on and J. Mansfield, also convicted of application to T. A. M. P. O. Box 521.ombezzlement, to 10 years,
TO LET.
LET-No. 109 The Peak, 8 TROOMED HOUSE the Peak. Apply to PBSMITH, SETH &
ING.
SOLENT TUNNEL SCHEME.
The Solent Tunnel scheme is being revived in view of the forthecaring
TOLLA FLAT in Nathan Road, Isle of Wight County Council elev
Kowloon
Apply to HUMPHREYS ESTATE & FINANCE
CO., LTD. Alemandra Ballidinga.
Hongkong. May 7, 1919.
TO LET.
No. 10
Ground and First Floors No. 12 Grouad and First Floors Light and Airy, Electric Light
tions. Speaking us the originator of the project. Mr. F.-G. Aman, a member of the count pointe out. that it is immaterial at what point the tunnel is constructed so long as a through carriage, can run from Lon- don and the Midlands. to Newport, the capital of the island, and thecce to any of the seaside resorts, ..
Before the war Mr. Anan inet the
TO LET-NEW HOUSES in county council committed and stated
Nathan Road, Kowloon,thos be had over half a million ster ling apital ready for subscription, provided the island would nestat with similar amount. He did not ask the council to sulis £500,000, but (simple to guantee interest on it. &wbili at per cent. would have of is in the price per annum. The council, however, declined to enter- tact the proposal. Mr. AquaD NOW urges that the county council bould eat with the matter itself with Government assistance.
UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF Belltallation, excellent sanitary meant a possible lability of a nute tings, and arrangements including Water Closets. Enamelled Baths (European Style.) TERMS MODERATE
LAI HIN MAN, Apply to
Manager. Tong Wa Building Agener,
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS..
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that
the FORTY-SIXTH ORDINARY YEARLY MEETING of the Society
The TRANSFER BOOKS and REGISTER of Members of the Com-ill be held at its Head Office No 3 No. 134 Queen's Road East, Hongkong, pany will be CLOSED from the 7th and Queen's Buildings, Hongkong,
on THURSDAY. 22nd May, 1919,
inclusive.
or
No. 10 Nathan Egari, Kowloon.
May to the 21st May, 1919, both days Noor, for the purpose of receiving the Immediately after the above men-Report of Directors together with the Chinese Forcolalas, Curios, &tioned Meeting the General Agents in Statements of Account to 31st Decem
Comprising
pursuance of Article 17 of the Comber, 1918, sad of declaring Dividends,TAIYO & CO. pany's Articles propcae to ask the Consulting Committee to sanction a call of $50 per Share in respect of the monies unpaid on the shares held by members of the Company.
A large variety of coloured and 3-coloured Vases, Bowls, Plates, & blue and white Vases and Figures, &c, eld Bronzes, including Incense Burners of the Song and Miuz Dynastics, Pekinere cloisonne, amber, jadestone, crystal and agate Vases and Ornamence, Beads, &c, carved Bamboo and Sandal wood Ware, Souff Betiles, &c.,
Also
etc.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Society will be CLOSED from the 12th May to 22nd May, both days inclusive. By Order of the Board,
C. H. P. HAY; Deputy General Manager. Hongkong, May 9, 1919.
At the same time the General Agents will also under Article 104 (p) ask for the sanction of the Consulting Com mittee to the payment of a special dividend of $50 per Share (payable. immediately after the call) out of the THE Reserve Fund.
Old Lacquered Screens, Kakemonos & Embroideries, including large Screen
Should these sanctions be obtained of Coromandel Lacquer, representing on one side: The Tomb of King Was the Transfer Books and Register of and the country surrounding it, famous Members will be CLOSED for an of Chinese General of the dynasty of additional 14 days, i... until and includ- the Nam-Tang (1127) who was success.ing the 4th June, 1919. ful in putting the Mongols to flight, and reconquering China. On the other famous pirate side: History of a (Ting Grang) in Chinese romance in 12 panels-Period Kienlung 1786-1791.
And
Fire Screen, 8.small panels. Chindee painting on glass, scenes of Chinese life, period Kienlung (1736-1791).
The greater portion of the above stock has recently arrived from the North and inclides pieces from the Sung, Ming, Kanghi, Yungching, Kien- lung and Towkwong Periods.
On view day of sale. Catalogues will be issued.. Terms:-Cash.
· HUGHEN & HOUGH,
Auctioneers, Hongkong, May 12, 1919.
THE
HE Undersigned have received instructions to sell by Public
Auction
(For Account of the Concerned),
מם
SATURDAY, May 17, 1919, at 12 Noon,
at their Eales Rooms, No. 8, Dea Year Road, Corner of Ice House Street,
Five well bred Fox-terrier Pups. (6 weeks old)
Terms :-Cash.
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HUGHES & HOUGH,
Buctioneer Hongkong, May 13, 1919.
WANTED TO PURCHASE
"PICTURES painted by Captain
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., LTD.,
General Agents. Hongkong, April 30, 1919.
G.
'NOTICE...
B
LL PERSONS with the exception A of those of Chinese races desiring to leave the Colony should apply in person between the hours of 9.M to P., and 2 r.. to 4 PM. daily at the PASS OFFICE Post Office Building.
Applicants will be 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 them- selves under the REGISTRATION of PERSONS ORDINANCE 1918 Forms of Registration giving the particulars required may be obtained at the G.P.O. and at all Police Stations.
The Penalty for non compliance is a fine not arcooding $50.
CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. .
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that NOTIC
the FIFTIETH ORDINARY YEARLY MEETING of the Company will be held at its Head Office, Nos. 3 and 4 Queen's Building, Hongkong, on THURSDAY, 22nd May, 1919, st 19.30 P., for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors together with the Statements. of Account to 31st December, 1918, and of declaring Dividends, ste
The TRANSEFE BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 12th May to, 42nd May, both days inclusive."
By Order of the Board,
C. H. P. HAY, Deputy General Maouger.
Hongkong May 9, 1919,
BRITISH TRADERS INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that
the FIFTY-THIRD ORDINARY YEARLY MEETING of the Company will be held at its Head Office, No. 3 and 4 Queen'a Buildings, Hongkong, 00 THURSDAY, 22nd May, 1919, at 12.45 F.3, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors together with the Statements of Account to 31st December, 1918, and of declaring Dividends, etc.
AGENTS. LONDON-WILLIAM BLATER, 12 Great Russell Street, w., F. ALGAR, 11 & 13 Cleming's Lane, Lombard Street, 1.C., T. B. B20W & Co., Id. 163 Queen's Road, Victorias St., CLARER, SON & Praze, 85 Grace church . .C., G. STEKT & Co., Ltd, 30 Cornhill, GORDON & GOTCH, 15 8. Bride St., *.C. ROBERT WATSON, 150 Company will be CLOSED from the
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the
Men Brest, O. MIText & Do., Snow 12th May to 22nd May, both days
Hill,
Holborn Fiatus, C., D. Jinclusive
KEYKEE & Co., & Whitefriars St.
Say
MATHER & Crower Ltd., 10,
11, 18, Now Bridge B...
PARIS AND EUROPE, MAYRTON PEERS & Co., 18 Bu de la Grange. Bateli, Paris. SOUTLAND :-FEF. L. BIMONT, 8 North
St. David Etrest, Edinburgh. NEW YORK: B. BROWN, E. Ballan Hall, West Jéná Streek, Now York City.
By Order of the Board,
C. E. P. HAY, Deputy General Manager.
Hongkong, May 9, 1919,
AS WATSON & CO., LIMITED.
NOT LORING, RA. "one time atation-AN FRANCISCO and Amaricar Ports
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HUGHES & HOUGE,
Auctioneers
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PAPIOL & STEEL
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clace..
OTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the THIRTY-FOURTH AN GENERAL generally: Bax & BLADE, Ban Fran NUAL ORDINARY
MEETING of the Company (since its TOUCHOW-Broc ̈& Do
registration) will be held at the long- AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW Kong Hotel, Hongkong, on FRIDAY, ZEALAND—Goxdan & Goran, M. the 23rd day of May, 1919, at Noon, bourne and Bydney.
for the purpose of receiving the Eoport QEYLON:-W. M. Bra & Co., T of the General Managers together with a Statement of Accounts to the 31st AForzzCAzIzs. Oo, Colourds. SINGAPORE, STRAITS,&-ELT December, 1919.
& WALKE, LID., Singapor PHILIPPINE ISLANDSA, B. War
“son & Co., Manila..
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BHANGHAI: Mears, Katzy & Waren
LED.
JAPAN-Mer, KaLLY & Water, Lzo.,
Kobs and Kokkarinia, a
| CANTON ----W. G. Humpanzys & Co.
THE CRINA MAIL, Wyndham Street; Hongkong,
The BEGISTER OF SHARES of the Company will be CLOSED from MONDAY, the 19th day of May to MONDAY, the 28th day of May, 1919, both days inclusive, during which period no Transfer of Shares .can be Registered..
- JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & SON,
General Managers. Hongkong, May 13, 1919,
APANESH BOOTS AND SHOES MADE TO ORDER
No, Ja, Wyndham St.
BANDMAN ACTOR DIYORCED.
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The story of a
theatrical tour which ended in a divorce suit was Mrs. Dora toll recently, whwa Phurbe Charles, au actress, grunted a decree nish on the ground of the misconduct of her husband, Mr. Harry W. Churks, on uptor."
The wife's case was that in Jañu- ary, 1918, she and her husband left London for a tour in the East with **The a concert crempang called Scumpa.
In July, while at Simfa, they made the acquaintance of a Mis. Manoles
EVERY BEETLEque, wife of the brother-in-law of
the Rajh of Jhine. She, utached
EVERY BUG beef to the company, and Mis
la kistest
minen. "Koulingʻi" somet
·luto thorough sesinat
Bald in Then, andy. The marivalled' way in
Use
KEATING'S
Chares insisted upon having her at the theatre and the hotel.
Later the company was changed
NOTICES,
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LTD.
THE MOTOR UNION INSURANCE CO.,
(Incorporated in England) Being Agents for the above COMPANY: we are prepared to bana POLIUDES giant FIRE, MARINE LIFE and MOTUR 100IDENTS
For further particulars; please apply to
UNION TRADING COMPANY, Prince Building
-FOR-
CARS on HIRE
General Agents
Experienced Chauffeurs
and
Expert Mechanics,
A Large Number of
New and Comfortable Cars Phone
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MERCURY GARAGE CO.,
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Arrangements
for Special
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GREEN ISLAND CEMENT CO., LD.
PORTLAND CEMENT.
In Casks of 375 lbs. net.
In Bags of 250 lbs. net..
SHEWAN, TOMES & CO.
GENERAL MANAGERS
SOMETHING NEW.
WISEMAN'S
TEA.
Our own packing and blending from the
Choicest Ceylon and China Teas.
Try It
1-lb. tins
80 cents.
to the Bundma Charles Musion THE HONGKONG SCHOOL OF MOTORING.
Comedy Company, and Mrs. Mano- lesques become a member of the chorus under the name of Mollie Lester,
Subsequently it was noticed that Mr. Charles was often in Mollie Lester's dressing.mon
* Evidence on comgulysion was rend, one witness saying Mr. Charles seem.
POWDER ed obssed by Mollie Lester,
|whowe glad-qve expression was
especially noticeably,
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