MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1920.
Hughes & Hough
AWORUM HERE. TO. TER, ROYERN KEDET,
Gozera? Auctionsaru Bhari, 'Goal and Gönermi Predneo Brokers and Gemmission Agenta.
PROPRIETORS
*30-Kwa-Wan' Coal Storage,
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Bentley's
4th & 5th Editions.
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Idegraphis Addres
*MENION". PONGKONG,
-PUBLIC AUCTIONS
The Undersigned, have received in
structions to sell by Public Auction, (FUR ACCOUNT OF THE CONCERNED),
TUESDAY,
February 3, 1920, cammencing at 2.30 pm, at thal Sales Rooms, No. 8, Das Yox Road, Corner af
Ice House Street,
A Few Pairs of
Binoculars and Prismatic Glasses
suitable for the Racing Season,
ALSO
Twe Bellow Valises, Suit Cases,
Kit Bags,
AND
A Few Lots of
Face, and Bath Towels and
Double Bed Sheets.
Full Particulars from Catalogue.)
Term Cuch."
HUGHES & HOUGH,
Auctioneers.
Hongkong, January 30, 1920.
(FOR ACCOUNT OP PEX CONCERNED}," ON
TUESDAY,
February 3, 1320, commencing at 9.30 p.m., at their Sales Booms, No. 8, Des Voeux Road, Corner of Ice House Street,
TEAKWOOD AND BLACKWOOD FURNI- TURE, BRASS AND BRASS-MOUNTED
TWI BEDSTEADS, TEAKWOOD
BEDSTEADS, CARPETS, &c., &c.
comprising:-
Chesterfield Sofas, Arm-chairs. (NEW),
Folding Card and Docsaioria! Tables, One
Upholstered Suite, Bedroom Furniture,
WANT ADVERTISEMENTS
*
25 WORDS 5 INSERTIONE, #1. PREPAID,
Each additional 5 words 4 Centa.
WANTED.
LADY
FADY & GENTLEMAN, going to VANCOUVER with 3 children ages 7: 41 + 2) by Monteagle" on 16th March, from Hongkong desire to communicate with Lady travelling by the same steamer who would be willing to help with the children. Terms to be
TO LET
THE CHINA MAIL.
TO LET —À SHOP în Nathan Hd,
Kowloom.
Apply to Humphreys Estate & Finance Co., Ltd, Alexandra Buildings.
FILM LASSITUDE.
De Cinamas Induce Languer ?
Do constant visits to kinomas induce. lassitude 1 This question is provoked by the fact that some people complain that after a visit to "the pictarOS
L.Weary languid feeling taken possession of them, witha severe headache. The probable explanation is that the kinema is really] a test of one's health. When a person is run-down or ar smic, a visit to the pictures produess the symptom mon tioned. In such cases the bint should be taken promptly, and measures adopted for banding up the bealth to normal
INDIAN PRINCES.
́ ́AFTER THE WAR" DANGERS.
IN INDIA.
AN INNOVATION.
The Viceroy opening the Confer ence of Ruling Princes and Chiefs on's November 3. spoke of the advantage of such a gathering afforded to ex- change ideas with the Princes whe shared the burden of ruling India.
arranged on application. App.y Mza.OLET ROOMED FLAT op offline. Tousdertake this york necessitates of war, and accordingly were difficult HORNELL, No. 111, The Peak.
TO LET:
TO LET-1st Floor, No. 32 Des Voeux Road, Central. Suitable for Office. Apply C. E. WARKEN & Co., Lrn.
LET- A GODOWN at Yaumati Tipsly to The Hougtong Land Reclamation Ltd.
TO LET No. 3 Seymour Terrace
from middle February
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5 ROOMED furnished Fungalow at The Peak from early March. Apply to LINEAD & Dayu.
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Everything for
Motoring"
comprising Teakwood Twin. Redstonds Lamps and Horns
large and small Wardrobes, Drowing Tabloo
ard Choirs, Washstands,
(fumed Toakwood), Elde boards, Dinner Waggons, Extension DI- ning Tables and Chairs, ka, Dinner Bervices, Crockery, and Glass Ware, Cooking Stoves, Cutlery, &c. Bath Ware, Boom Utensils, Electro-Plated
Electric Reading Lamps, Bhakwood' and Teakwood Screens, & quantity of Blackwood Furniture, Blackwood Fire Screens, Bide Tablea Chairs, Cabinets, Picturos, Carpets, пек and second-bani,
Also
Piano food tone) One Enamelled Bath. And
One No. 4 Cartridge Kodak Camera with Stand and Case. (Fall Particulars from Catalogue). Terme :-Cash.
HUGHES & HOUGH, Auctioneers Hongkong, January 28, 1919.
JUST ARRIVED A quantity of Now
FILM PACKS
$1.00 per pack of 12.
MEE CHEUNG
PHOTOGRAPHER.
Ice House Street
Tel 1013
Good Year Tyres
ALEX. ROSS & CO.
Phone 3487.
35, Des Voeux Road Central
These Cigarettes are made of selected Mild leaf. tobacco and quite harmless to those who are accustomed to inhale.
NANYANG BROTHERS TOBACCO CO.
165, Des Voeux Road,
The Globe
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六十五
Hongkong.
CIGARETTES
(20)
"MANUFACTURED BY
Lord Chelmsford said the British Empire was at peace, in Europe and Some interesting facts have been re- the East, and tranquility reigned, in lated concerning - Young Woman $9818; † India, but the difficulties and dangers ød in the film, industry as “ examiner.
of peace were less patent than those sa exacting duty in the manufacture of Princes Building, fully furnished,
an individual being in the best of health, to cope with. The new after-the-war from April 1st to October 31st 193
This is the view of Miss E Lengton, spirit was the greatest danger. he de- For fall particulars apply to GILMAN &of 58 Albany Street. Regent's Park, clared, that had ever faced mankind. Co., LTD.
London, who is employed a
and the Princes and Chiefs could lend examiner by s London company." Through safering severely from 1-asituda valuable assistance by guarcing, their and general debility abe found her work States against a lawless and malicious!| difficult to carry on, and has been com- spitit and by refusing to tolerate lying palled at different periods to stay away stories as to the motives of the British from business. Now she has completely.
Government.- He counselled the of Dr. Williams' pink pills. recovered, thanks to the curative powers
rulers to introduce substantial reforms. in the States building. the ancient
FOR SALE. BRIT
RITISH CONCESSION, SHA. MEEN, CANTON, FOR SALE LOT No. 62.-Immediately behind the Russian Consulate, with an area
of 12,645 square feet, measuring 90 x 140 feet. frontage to creek which is adjacent to Western Exit leading to Coast Boats berths, Sham- shul Railway and Grand Truck Line te Hankow, now in construction Apply to HERBERT DENT & CO.
NOTICES..
THE KOWLOON LAND AND BUILDING CO., LTD..
said in aur interview when shout 16 edifice wition had stood the test of cen
"I never was strong as a child," she years of aza 1 kocsma very anemic. I was pale-faced and miserable; I took aur different kinds of medicine but no good resulted.
turies.
The Viceroy announced the Govern ment's intention to create a perman- This went on for a long time, and Ient Chamber of Princes. It was of found it almost impossible to cope with the highest importance that the quès- my work as a dim examiner 1 felt tion of admissior to the Chamber unhappy, belpline and irritable, work was a trouble, and I bad to stay at home should be dealt with on broad and sick many times.
generous lines the deciding factor being the status of the particular State, not the personal qualifications of the ruler for the time being. He entirely agreed as to the importance of maintaining the status quo in feudatory relations.
I never wanted to sleep, or indeed to get up in the morning. Through the day I was always tired, and my limbs ached all day long. Time after time I was under the care of doctors, but they seemed unable to make me well.
One day I met a friend, who has suffered as I was then suffering, and the
Rulers qualified for admission to told me of the wonderful benefit she had NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that derived from Dr. Williams' pink pills, the Chamber would be called ruling the THIRTY-FIRST ORDINARY | She advised me to try them at once 1 princes. and the rulers of lesser. MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS in purchased a supply and at the end of the Stares Ruling Chicls. 'Attendance this Company will be held at the first week I found myself improving in and voting would be voluntary, the COMPANY'S OFFICES, VICTORIA tiredness disappeared, my appetite.
health. As I persevered with the pills Chamber being a consulting and not BUILDING on THURSDAY, 5th became better, and in the mornings I an executive body. The interests of February, 1920. at 12 o'clock Noon, got out of bed feeling quite fresh absent rulers would be sufficiently for the purpose of receiving the found my work lees arduocs during the safeguarded: Direct transactions, in REPORT of DIRECTORS together day, and at night I was able to sleep business between the Government of with Statement of Accounts for the well.
India and the Stare would not be pre- year ending 31st December, 1919.
judiced by the institution of the Cham ber. each State maintaining the right to direct communication with the Gov- The Chamber should not ernment. discuss the internal affairs of any State or at any individual ruler.
The Durbars had been invited to
Now I feel ten times better than I did a little while ago. I feel quite a different woman altogether.
The REGISTER of SHARES of the Company will be CLOSED from "I heartily recommend anyone suffer; Wednesday 28th, January to Thursing from general debility. Anaemia, and day 5th February, 1920, (both days similar ailment to try Dr. Williams pink
pills: they are really wonderful." inclusive), during which period no TRANSFER of SHARES can be Registered.
If you are sufering from impoverished blood you cannot afford to wait another day before riving Dr. Williams, pink report on the failure of the British
By Order of the Board of Directors. pills a thornagh trial. Go to any denier ; Government to full treaties and
MOWBRAY S. NORTHCOTE,
Secretary to the
HONGKONG LAND INVESTMENT AND
AGENCY CO., LTD. General Agents for the KOWLOON LAND AND BUILDING Co., LTD..
Hongkong, January 21, 1920.
THE BANK OF EAST ASIA, LTD.
and obtain a supply, or send 81.30 fors
bottle, $8 for 6. to Dr. Williams, engagements, and 18 Stares, had in- Medicine Co... 96. Szechven Road, Shang-timated that they had no complaint to hai. The price includes postage.
THE HONGKONG & KOWLOON WHARF & GODOWN CO.,LTD.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
THE THIRTY-THIRD ORDINARY
ANNUAL MEETING OF SHARE BOLDERS will be held at the Offices
make. In the matter of extra-terri- torial jurisdiction, telegraph construc. tion, limitation of armaments, coinage. currency, and opium, the policy of the Imperial Government in relation to the States had changed, but there had been no deliberate wish to curtail the wers of the Princes and Chiefs. The Government of India had acceded af Messre. JARDINE, HATHESON &to the request of the Durbars to have CO., LTD. on FRIDAY, February 6. a voice in the formulation of political 1920, at NOON, for the purpose of Practice, with the reservation that, as receiving the Report of the Directors paramount Power; it retained the and the Statement of Accounts for the right of ultimate decision "respecting the principles to be adopted and the year ending 31st December 1919.
extent of their application.
THE TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from TUES DAY, January 27, 1920 to FRIDAY, February 6, 1920. BOTH DAYS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the FIRST ORDINARY YEAR. LY MEETING of Shareholders of the Company will be held at the Registered Office of the Company, No. 2 Queen's Road Central, on SATURDAY, 7th-February 1920, at 3 o'clock in the afternoon for the INCLUSIVE. purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors together with a State ment of Accounts for the Year ending 31st December 1919.
The Register of Shares of the Company will be CLOSED from | MONDAY 26th January to 7th Feb ruary 1920 (both days inclusive) during which period no transfer of shares can be registered.
By Order of the Board of Directors.
KAN TONG, PO,
Chief Manager. Hongkong, January 10, 192).
UNION WATERBOAT COMPANY, LIMITED.
Apply
~NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
THE FIFTEENCE ANNUAL, GEN
ERAL MEETING of Sharsholdera will be held in the Offices of Mocars. Dodwell & Co., Limited, on MONDAY, the 9th February, 1920, at 11 LM. for the purpose of receiving the report of the General Managers together with a Statement of Accounts to 31st Decem- ber, 1919.
· r," The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 2nd to 6th February, 1920, both
dates inclusive.
DODWELL & CO, LTD.
General Managers. Hongkong, January 28, 1998
HONGKONG, CANTON & MACAO STEAMBOAT CO., LTD.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
TR
'RE ONE HUNDREDTE ORDIN. ARY MEETING OF SHARE HOLDERS in the Company will be held at the Office of the Company, Hotel Mansions, on TUESDAY, the 10th FEBRUARY, 1920, at∙12 o'clock Noos, for the purpose of receiving a Report of the Directors, together with a Statement of Accounts, declaring a Dividend and electing Directors and Auditors.
BrOrder of the Board of Directors.
W. 3. BROWN,
Secretary, Hongkong, January 23, 1920
THE HONGKONG & KOWLOON WHARF & GODOWN CO., LTD.
LOST.
PPLICATION has been made to this 24 Согрет istas to Ma. NEWMAN HUMFORD Duplicate Certificate of ONE HUNDRED (100) SHARES in this Company,
⚫ther Certificate or Certificates in leatheret
apon statement that the Original Certifients No. 8250 dated September 17th, 1919, for 100 Shares number 18,735/18,739, 36,782:36,800, 43,538/573, and 71,158/71,925, has been LOST or DESTROYED: and HOTICE 19 HEREBY | GIVEN that if within 30 days from the dala hereof no CLAIM or REPRESENTATION in respect of sach Original Certificate is made to the Company, it will thereafter be held to be NULL AND VOID and the Company will proceed to desi with such application for a Daplicate Certificate.
By Order of the Board of Directors.
W. BROWN, Secretary. Hoogkong, January 8, 1990.
THE HONGKONG ELECTRIC COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
+
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the TRANSFER BOOKS of the above named Company will be CLOSED from FRIDAY, the 8th day of February, 1920, to MONDAY, the 16th day of February, 1920, boil days inclusive.
Dated this 20th day of January, 1920.
By Order of the Board, GIBE, LIVINGSTON & CO.
Agents
文華
MAN WAH
EMBOSSINO, SEAL;
HONGKONCE
It was the intention of the Govern- ment to adopt the proposal for the appointment of a standing committee, which would continue the work of the permanent committee engaged on the codification of political practice, the initiative being restricted absolutely to matters of common concern to the States.
The Maharaja of Gwalior moved a resolution congratulating the Govern- ment on the conclusion of peace. The Maharaja of Bikanir, seconding, said the war had brought home the reat identity of interest between the British Government and the Indian Princes.
A TRAVELLING EXHIBITION.
JAPANESE. MILLIONAIRE'S GREAT SCHEME.
More than a decade ago, a plan for a travelling exhibition was launched, the Rosseta," a warship captured in the Russo-Japanese War, being fitted out as an exhibition ship and sent round to the various Japanese ports.}. Another plan of a similer kind, but enjoy a much larger scale, is reported to be under way, the promoter being a cer
His idea' tain Japanese millionaire.
is that a steamer of 10,000 tons should be, chartered from the Kokusai Kisen Kaisha (International Steamship Com- pany), the interior of the vessel should be completely reconstructed so as to be converted into a sort of exhibition - of the various products of Japan, be sides, having rooms for entertainments and other purposes, and that the ship should be sent on a round-the-world. trip. By this means, it is proposed that the world should be made more intimately acquainted with Japanese products. Whenever the exhibition ship makes a call at a foreign port, the representative citizens of the place are to be invited. It is expected that the scheme will meet with popular enthusiasm, especially will the op- portunity be eagerly utilised by the prospective exhibitors, as they will be able make a tour of the world,
The TRANSFER BOOKS o MUMEY A. introducing their products to the world,
the
Company, will be. CLOSED from Jan- uary, 27th to February 10, 1920, both days inclusive.
By Order of the Board of Directors,
JOEN ARNOLD,
Secretary. gkong, Janmry 14-1050.-
Japanesa Photographers,
All kinds of Photographie Work doon. in Istent styles also Faerport Photos. Developing and Pluting for Amk kiser & Epodality.
Ko. 84, Queen's Bond Central
withom paying their passage beyond the charpes of the exhibition shelves: The present programme is that all preparations should be completed by April next Marquis Okuma or Vis- oount Kiygura will be asked to assume the Presidency of the projected navet exhibitio
NOTICES.
THE MOTOR UNION INSURANCE COMPANY, LITER
AND
THE UNITED BRITISH INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITER.
FIRE, MAXINE, LIFE and KOTOR ACCIDENT. For Balon and Particular appply to the General Agenta
UNION TRADING. CO, Prinee's Building
GREEN ISLAND CEMENT CO., LD.
PORTLAND CEMENT.
In Casks of 375 1m set.
In Bags of $60 iba. net.
SHEWAN, TOMES & CO.
GENERAL MANAGERS
PHOTO SUPPLIES,
LONG HING & CO., Esdas and Kodak Films, &e. o.
DEVELOPING PRINTING A SPECIALITY.
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