Huries & Hongh
ADIONIZERS TO THE GOVERNMENT,
Ganarať "Anstfolieers" gare, Coal and General
Produce Brokers and Commission Agents,
PROPRIETORS
"To-Kwa-Wan" Coal Storage,
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"MEIRION HONGKONG,
-PUBLIC AUCTIONS-
1920.
INTIMATIONS.
NOTICE:
ANY Person having Claims against
the Estate of the late Lient. FM. WALTS: Northants Regiment, attached OLC should send than in se soon sa possible, to
Major. EL G. BAGNALI, R.G.A.
It. A. Hess. Kowloos. April 29, 192.
REPULSE BAY HOTEL
WEDNESDAY, May 5th.
TEA DANSANT from 4 to TP.V. DINNER DANCE from 8 P.M.
SÄTURDAY, May 8th.
TEA DANSANT from 4 to 7 PN, DINNER DANCE from 8 KM,
BUNDAY, May Oth.
ORCHESTRAL CONCERTS during
Tiffin and Afternoon.
THE Undersigned have received in STAMPS of Hongkong, China, etc..
structions. to sell by Public Anction
(YOR ACCOUNT OF THE CONCERNED ),.
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FRIDAY,
May 7, 1920, at 10.30, .., at their Sales Rooms, No. 8 Des Your Road, Corner of Ice House Street, .BUNDET
HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE,
+
c.
(Removed to Sales Rooms for convenience of sale), Also
A quantity of Paint.
Terms: Cash.
HUGHES & HODGE, Auctioneers.
Hongtong, May 3, 1920.
MEE CHEUNG HIGH CLASS PROTOGETHER. Ice Ecase Stroot,
Tel. 1013.
Portrait taken in any
Style desired.
Photographic Supplies of Every description.
TAIYO & CO.
GAPANESE) BOOTS AND SHOES KADE TO ORDER,
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MUMEYA.
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All kinds of Photographic Work done In latest styles also Passport Photos. Developing and Printing for Amateurs a Epeciality. No. B, Queens Road Central. Te, 354.
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BOLE AGENTS MUTHUI· BUSKAN KEISET,
in fine condition sad reasonable prices; will send on approval.
"Stamp Topics," a small monthly stamp paper, copy postfree on request.
THEODORE SIDDALI, Shanghai,
THE ROYAL HONGKONG GOLF CLUB.
Tauberwil be held in the TIME Adjourned General Meeting of Chamber of Commerce room. City Hall, on MONDAY, 10th May, at 5,45 p.m.
By Order of the Committee,
L. S. GREENHILL,
Fos, Secretary.
Hongkong, May 4, 1990.
UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF
CANTON, LIMITED.
NOTIOR TO SHAREHOLDERS.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that
47th ORDINARY YEARLY MEETING of the Society will be held at Its Head Office, Nos. 3 and 4 Queen's Buildings, Hongkong, on FRIDAY, 21st May, 1920, at Noon, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors together with the Statements of Account to 31st December, 1919, and of declaring Dividends, etc.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Society will be CLOSED from 8th May to 21st May,, both days inclu sive.
By Order of the Board, C. H. P, HAY, Deputy General Manager. Hongkong, May 4, 1920.
THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
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JOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that:
the 51st ORDINARY YEARLY MEETING of the Company will be beld at its Head Office, Nos. 3 and 4, Queen's Buildings, on FRIDAY, 21st MAY, 1920, at 12.30 p.m., for the purpose cf receiving the Report of the Directors together with the State ments. of Account to 31st December 1919, and of declaring Dividends, etc.
The TRANSEER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from 8th May to 21st May, both days Inclusive.
By Order of the Board,
C. H. P. HAY, Deputy General Manager.
Hongkong, May 4, 1920.
BRITISH TRADERS' INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that
the 54th ORDINARY YEARLY MEETING of the Company will be held at its Head Office, Nos. 3 and 4, Queen's Buildings, Hongkong, on FRIDAY, 21st MAY 1920, at 12.45 p.m., for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors together with the Statements of Account to 31st) December, 1919, and of declaring Dividends, etc.
The TRANSER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from 8th May to 21st May, both days inclusive.
By Order of the Board,
C. H. P. Hay, Deputy General Manager, Hongkong, May 4, 1920.
THE HONGKONG ELECTRIC COMPANY, LIMITED.
TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the TEIRTY-FIRST ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING will be held at the Company's Offices, St. George's Buildings, on SATURDAY, 22nd May, 1920, at 11.30-A.M. for the purpose presenting the Report of the Directors together with a Bolaments of: Accoust ta 29th February, 1920, and electing Directors and Audike The TRANS FER BOOKS of the Company will-ba CLOSED from the 15th to the-22ad May, 1920, both days inclusive.
-By Order of the Board of Directors. GIBE, LIVINGSTON & CO.
Agente Hongkong, May 4, 19201
THE CHINA MAJ7
WANT ADVERTISEMENTS
23 WORDS 3. INSERTIONS, #1. PREPAID. Fach additional word i Cents. for 3. Insertions.
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WANTED To Furchase a setter or Polster PUF (dog) apply 1183 c/o “China Mail"
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WANTED. A stenographer typist for engineering firm. Good prospects. State previous experience and salary required.-Box 1190.
c/o "China Mall.
TO LET.
TO LETA SHOP in Nathan Road,
Apply to Humphreys Estate & Finance Co Ltd., Alexandra Buildings
MOTAR CAR FOR SALE.
One new Willys Knight, 7 senter, just-arrived, very silent, with nice cover,
extra wire wheels, spot light and alt accesories complete." Owner leaving the Colony is prepared to sell at cost
price $3,250.
Apply to "WILLYS KNIGHT"
c/o China Mai"
Centrifugal Pumps to suit all purposes
UNION ENGINEERING CO., LTD.
York. Buildings, Chater Road.
BATHING COSTUME
LADIES &
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Goods
TOR
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At
-Moderate.
Prices.
THE WING ON CO., LTD.
Phones 190 & 198.
HONGKONG EMPORIUM.
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Thones 180 & 198.
1814 ESTABLISHED 1914
YEARS.
JOHN
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AND CO.
Export and Import Agents
For ONE HUNDRED YEARS: InTM: the CITY OF LONDON we have acted as Buying and Selling Agents for Traders,Storekeepers, Growers of Colonial Produce. Are you requiring the services of London Agents to promote your interests? We shall be pleased to enter into correspond ence with a view to arranging terms to - mutual advantage,
CASH
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SCRAPPING A FILM.
་་
A cinematograph adaptation of Tom Gallon's novel, The Lackey and the Lady,” and an announce- ment made regarding it at a "trade" show on March 6 last year,” were the subjects of an action for damages for slander brought by Mr. Thomas Bentley, flm producer, againat Mr. Boam,film renter, before the Lord
Chief Justice and a special jury in
the King'a Bench Division. Mr. Bear,
managing directer of Phillips Film Company, Ltd., did not admit that he spoke the words, but added, that if he did he spoke them on s privileged occasion. In another plea he said the words were true.
"RUIN TO ME BENTLEY." Mr. Douglas Hogg, K.C., who appeared for the plaintiff, said that after being delayed by a snowstorm early last year the film called "The Lackey and the Lady" was ready for production. At a dinner to employes and trade representatives just before the "trade" show of the film. Mr. Boam announced that they would be bearing something in the next few days that would surprise them, and would give the trade Press something
to write about.
On March 6 the trade show was to be given. The band began to play and the people assembled. When the time came for the film to be exhibited Mr. Boam mounted the platform and announced that: "The Lackey and the Lady" would not be shown, and that another film would be given in its place. The sole reason, he said, for the statement that "The Lackey and the Lady" would not be shown was that it was not considered good enough to place before the audience. In making that statement, he added that no reflection was thrown on the British Actors' Film Company (with which Mr. Bentley was connected). Fe further said that they had agreed to scrap it, although between £3,000 and £4,000 had been spent on the production.
This statement meant ruin to Mr. Bentley, who was on the polat of entering into an agreement with the Lender Film Company. That was broken off the next day, and from that day to November last be was not able to produce a single play. For the time being Mr. Boam's announcement killed Mr. Bentley's reputation.
The plaintiff gave evidence, and was cross-examined by Mr. Patrick Hastings, K.C.
Do you think that Mr. Boam and his colleagues ever had a conspiracy to do you an injury?-1 don't ke that word.
Do you I think Mr. Boam dis- liked me .very much, and that the others were entirely led by him:
·THE MILLIONAIRE'S SHIRT.. Mr. Hastings, alluding to a photo- graph of one of the scenes in the film, said that nowadays the public did not expect a millionaire to hang his shirt over the end of the bed. (Laughter.)
Plaintiff I put the shirt over the end of the bed myself. This man is one of the masses, and the shirt was put there purposely as a character touch.
Mr. Hastings-Oh! I thought it (Laughter.) was to hide the bed. Now we come to the daughter's room. When Enid gets out of the bed and trips to the window to see what is going on. is it not apparent that she has not washed her feet? (Laughter.) -That is impossible! I examine every artist most closely. (Laughter).
You didn't really go and ask the leading lady if she had washed her feet? No, but I see that her feet are properis made up.
Miss Nellie Tom Gal'en, sister and sole executrix of the late Tom Gallon, said that she had been publicity manager and buyer of storien for the London Film Com pany, Ltd. She described the film "The Lackey and the Lady" as a good, wholesome domestic' drama.
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THE HOTEL ASIA
WEST BUND, CANTON.
The highest building in Canton affording a panoramio bird's eye view of the whole city and suburbs.
Large and airy moms, Elevators, Electric Lights and Fans installed. Hot and cold water service fitted, Excellent Cuisine, Bar and Billiard room, Root Garden, Cinematograph Theatre and every modern monvenience provided.
Special monthly and family rates can be arranged on application to
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Proprietors.
PHOTO SUPPLIES,
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DEVELOPING & PRINTING A SPECIALITY.
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WE CAN SUPPLY YOU WITH
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Established 1883
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Prices, samples and fell particulars will be forwarded on application tu :
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CHINESE-PONGEE, CREPE AND OTHER SILK AND PIECE GOODS, OUR SPECIALTY.
Main Store and Showrooms Tailoring Department
'PHONE 928.
37, Queen's Road Central 1, 3, & 5, Chin Lung Strest.
CABLE "BONTON.".
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NANYANG BROTHERS TOBACCO CO.
165, Des Voeux Road,
Hongkong.
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