SATURDAY, MAY 22, 1920.
COMPANY MEETING.
R.G.A. WHIST DRIVE.
A very pleasant evening was spent by those who attended the Whist Drive held yesterday at the R.GA,
(Continued from Fagee 4.) keep our plant up to the highear state of efficiency, will, I know, give coo fidence and ensure a continuance of the prosperity which this Company Sergeants Mess, Victoria Barracks,
SEAPLANE STUNTS.
THE CHINA MAIL.
TO-DAY'S NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
EXHIBITION PROMISED,
There was much craning of necks and excired gesture among the popu- ice of Hongkong last evening, when Ja seaplane circled over the city, but!
FIRE
INSURANCE, "ASSOCIATION.
OF HONGKONG,
WHIT MONDAY.
NOTICE.
has had in the past. The Chair Nearly a hundred players took part the excitement and interest aroused NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that its tariff for advertisements received on
man in referring to depreciation
has stated that at first sight
The recipients of the beautiful by the exhibition Blight to Repulse Bay the amount set aside for this prizes were as follows
yesterday will be mild to that pro mised by Captain Ricou who hopes to might seem excessive, but I think
bring several of his machines here!
will be CLOSED for the Trossction of FIRE INSURANCE OFFICES Public Business on MONDAY, the Bith May, 1990,
By Order,
Secrdarice.
Fongkong, May 23, 1990,
MARINE INSURANCE ASSOCIATION OF HONGKONG.
WHIT MONDAY,
THE Management of the "Cha MAILTM
desires to inforto the public that
20 per cent. and after this date will be increased by
This increase is rendered imperative by the constantly growing cost of pro- duction, the price of paper alone baring
past five years
In order to meet these conditions newspapers and magazines all over the world have been obliged to raise their subscription and advertising rates-ia some crises by as much as 100 per cent. and, at the same time, to curtail the tise and number of pages. For the present, however, it has been decided, in the interests of the public generally sad of advertisers in particular, to leave the price of the CHINA MAIL" changed.
Ladies ist Mrs. Hunt, 2nd Mrs, we all agree that it is only by liberalSkinner, Std Mrs. Holdman, 4th Mrs. depreciation in the past that the Bacon. Consolation:—Mrs. Tidy. within the next fortnight and give" LOWE, BINGHAM & MATTHEWS, advanced by 100 per cent during the Company's position is as sound as it
Gents: 1st Q.M.S. Gooch, R.A.S.C.exhibition fights over the harbour and ia to-day. Nothing is more evident 2nd Sgt. Davis, R.G.A. 3rd Mr. Gar. Repulse Bay. The date of both in modern industry than the rapidity Bines, R.G.A. Consolation Mr. exhibitions has not yet been definirety with which plant and machinery
fixed. Nicholl become obsolete, and it is of the greatest importance to write off their cost and create reserve fund for their replacement. As we know during the war it was almost impossible to replace plant and even now it is not easy and the cest to-day is three or four times what it was normally, and prudence therefore demands that the sum set aside should be considerable. No one having the Company's interests. at heart can cavil at the amounts which have been allocated for this purpose.
It will be interesting to know tha four of the prize winners recently " "Professor" $0 arrived on the
looks as though the that it older residents of the Colony will have to look to their laurels.
In his fight to Repulse Bay yester- day evening, Captain Ricou, who hadi arrived from Macao in thirty minutes chat morning was accompanied by! Captain A. G. Lamplough of the Union Insurance Society, an experi- The duties of M. C. were carriedenced aviator who saw service in the out by Master Gunner May in his war usual pleasant and efficient style.
KINEMA NOTES. "
HONGKONG THEATRE.
Mag
Captain Ricou circled over the bay in front of the hotel but did not land, returning just before nightfall: jand remaining in Hongkong, last night.
He returns to Macno to-day,
When all the formalities have been completed the Far East Aerial Trans- port Co. will begin a daily service)
We have listened with great in- terest to the Chairman's remarks con-
berween rongkong and Macao. mak- cerning the negotiations which are
ing the fares as cheap as possible in now going on between the Company
order to popularise, aviation.
It is also hoped that the Govern and the Government in connection
Two big attractions will be shownment will make available a small with the proposed extension of the Company's business on the southat the Hongkong Theatre from toportion of the harbour forfanding." side of the Island and whilst not day up to Tuesday. They are without obstruction from shipping. welcoming any Government inter raodern Enoch Arden" in which Joel etc. The Company has 12' machines ference in the actual working Jackson is the prime mover in an of the Company it would appear exciting and interesting comedy, and two built to carry twelve passengers each, five to carry six passengers reasonable that with a public utility Bright Lights," featuring the Company such as this is, in exchange popular Mabel Normand. The pro-cach, and the remainder to carry two If a por- for increased facilities, a certain programmes are confined to comedy and, three passengers each. portion of any surplus after a far in addition to the two sims mention.rion of the beach were made available return on capital has been secured ed above, will include "She needed a ty the Government, stated Captain should go to reducing the cost of doctor. In spite of the expense of Ricou a machine would always be current to consumers. As no part securing these pictures the price of kept in Hongkong for urgent trips. culars are at present available of admission has not been advanced. the proposed scheme it is not pos This should ensure big houses during sible to criticise it, but I think we the run of these plays. can safely leave the negotiations in the hands of our Directors, who will I am sure give every care and con sideration lo this. innovation as far as Honakong is concerned.
The bonus to the staff has been well earned. and will I know meet
16. KNOW THYSELF.”
A NEW BRITISH MARINE
OIL ENGINE...
A new type of marine oil engine has been introduced by a leading firm of engineers and shipbuilders
with the hearty approval of the EASURING MAN'S EMOTIONS. in Great Britain. The ordinary type shareholders. With these remarks I have much pleasure in seconding the Report and Accounts as presented.
The Chairman: The report and accounts are now before the meet ing for discussion. There being Do questions I will put the pro- posal. It has been proposed by myself and seconded by Mr. Richard Hancock that the report and state ment of accounts as presented be adopt ned. Those in favour.please signify in the usual manner. Against? Carried unanimously. The next business is the confirmation of the appointment of Mr. G. M. Dodwell to a seat on the Directorate..
A STRANGE INVENTION,
❘
NOTICE IS HERERT GIVEN that all MARINE INSURANCE OFFICES will be CEOSED for the Transaction of Public Business on MONDAY, the 94th May, 1990;
By Order,
LOWE, BINGHAM & MATTHEWA
Secretarten Hongkong May 22, 1920,
By Order of the Mortgagees.
have received instructions to sal MESSRS, LAMMERT BROTHERS by Public Auction
WEDNESDAY,
the 9th day of June, 1920, at 3 o'clock in the afternoon. at their. Salesroom in Duddell Streel, Victoria, Hong Kong. THE VALUABLE LEASEHOLD PROPERTY saitate at Cheung Sha Wan in New Kowloon and registered in the District Land Office as THE REMAINING PORTION OF LOT 916, THE RE MAINING PORTION OF LOT 918 LOT 921 and SECTION 4 OF LOT 392, in Surrey District No. 4.
IN ONE LOT.
The property is known as the "Kat Garden and comprises well laid out tower and vegetable gardens and a pavilion with residential quarters ad- joining thereto, all artistically designed in the Chinese style. Its area is about £1,000 sq. ft.
-
For further particulara and conditions of sale, apply to
MESTE. DEACON LOOKER
DEACON & HARSTON, 1, Des Voeur Road Central,
Vendors Solicitors,
or to Mess23. LAMMERT BROTHERS;
The Auctioneers.............. Hongkong, May 29, 1920.. -..
of oil engine has a single piston in each cylinder; this pisten compresses a mixture of air and oil vapour against the end of the cylinder, and the consequent ignition forces the To know thyself"-in an ample piston outwards and thus provides meaning of the phrase is now possi- the driving power of the engine. ble by the aid of the electrical inven- In this new type the ignition takes tion of Dr. Augustus Waller (director place between two pistons in one of the Physiological Laboratory, Uni-cylinder, forcing the pistons apart. versity of London), which records Each piston is connected to the such emotions as pain, pleasure, and crank shaft an arrangement which fear, whether springing from the gives a very even turning movement imagination or otherwise. A Daily to the shaft. Other advantages are Chronicle (London) representative claimed, including a very marked was thus introduced to himself by the saving in space, which is very im professor, Seated comfortably in an portant on beard ship, and improved Mr. Ho Kwong! I beg to pro-arm chair, facing the recording screen "scavenging" (clearing the products HE Undergoed have received in-
THE pase that the appointment of Mr. strip of linen bearing a measure of combustion out of the cylinder).structions to sell by Public Auction, G. M. Dodwell to a seat on the ment register a pair of electrodes. The design leads itself to the replace- 'Board of Directors be confirmed. connected with a Wheatstone-bridgement of steam engines in ships Mr. Baptista: I beg to second. and galvanometer, were attached to without alterations of the shafts, or The Chairman: It has been his left hand. "Pull down the blinds," propellers, as the double piston proposed by Mr. Ho, Kwong said Dr. Waller to the lady assistant. arrangement gives the low propeller and seconded by Mr. Baptista A beam of light, which already was speed of 110 revolutions per minute that the appointment of Mr. wobbling about on the screen, com- with an actual piston speed of 450 G. M. Dodwell to a seat on the menced to travel along the course. feet per minute, equivalent to 900
PUBLIC AUCTION. ·
ONUN
?
TUESDAY,
May 25, 1800, at 9:30 pm, at their Sales Rooms,
No. 8 Des Vœux Road, Corner of Ice House Street,
1 Powerfal Optical Lantern, with
Directorate be confirmed. Those in "You are already going through the feet per minute in the ordinary type Kamm'a Patent Electric lamp, favour: please signify. Against? mill," he observed, the progress of the of engine. Two 1,000 horse power Carried unaminously. Hon. Mr. Laubeam having indicated that the patient engines of the new type are at Chu Pak has joined the Board and was becoming excited through anti- present under construction. his appointment requires confirma- cipation of the impending operations.
tion.
Mr. T. E. Pearce: Ihave pleasure in proposing that the appointment of the Hon. Mr. Lat Chu Pak as a Director be confirmed.
re-election.
Now we'll let it settle down and take your measurement," explained the professor. Gradually the my sterious beam came to rest upon a figure of the index. "That's right; now we can commence," he added,
He
TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENT.
HONGKONG CRICKET CLUB.
TENNIS TOURNAMENT.
Open Championship Singles, - CHALLENGE ROUND
M. W. LO. NG SZE KWONG, (Holder 1918 & 1919).
4 sata coloured slides "The World War,"
3 Sets Comic alides,
11 seta Interesting 'alides, BRUGES, The North of England,
1. Telephoto Leus by Busch, F. 9. No. 3. Foc. 14 ins, Etted with "Unicum.
chatter.
D
Terme:-Cash.
HUGHES & HOUGH, Ásuctionaws.
Hongkong, May 22, 1990.
BOWEL COMPLAINT IN CHILDREN. URING the summer months children are subject to disorders of the
As soon as
any unnatural looseness of the bowels in noticed 'Chamberlain's Colic and
Mr. Ozorio; I beg to second. The Chairman: It has been pro disappearing behind the "operating" posed by Mr. Pearce and seconded chair. Such action however, set by Mr. Ozoris that the appointment the beam on the run again. of the Hon Mr. Lau Chi Pak: 9 returned smiling, it being ap Director be confirmed Those inparently obvious to him that an favour please signity. Against?attack in the rear" had been Carried unanimously. In accordance imagined, causing the excitement with the Articles of Association the recorded. Let us try a pin-prick," Hon. Sir Paul Chater and the remarked Dr. Waller, making a Hon. Mr. John Johnstone retire but vicious dab at the patient's knuckles. Weather permitting, this match will be bowels and should receive the most being eligible offer themselves for Though only a feint, the effect was played on TUESDAY, 25th May at 4.33careful attention.
apparent by the instantaneous move i Hon. Mr. Ho Fook: I beg to pro. ment of the beam, la a second The Prizes woo during the tourna Diarrhoes Remedy should be given. pose that the Hon. St Paul Chater experiment the pin pierced the skin, ment will be presented after the match. For sale by all Chemists and Store- and the Hon. Mr. John Johnstone be and though practically no pain
was experienced
Booking a: MocTME & Co. re-elected Directors..
the beam was Mr. Leung Yan Po:, I beg to so affected that it travelled right
off the screen. second.
The truant The Chairman: 'It has been bear having been brought back proposed by the Hon. Mr. into position the professor ex Ho Fook and seconded by Mr. claimed, cheerfully, "Now I am going Leung You Fo that. Sir to burn you." Immediately the Pani Chater and the Hon Mr. John beam registered an involuntary Johnstone be re-elected Directors. protest, and the subsequent applica- Those in favour- please signify, tion of lighted matches to the patient's Against? Carried unanimously, hand set the beam in motion with The next business is the re-eles varying rapidity. Dr. Waller refused tion of an Auditor
to commit himself by making any statement whether will power could
Mr. Steavenson: I beg to propose that Mr. C. Bernard Brown be re- be thus recorded, other than admit elected auditor for the ensuing year.
bas
ting that this aspect of the subject Mr. Ho-Kwong: I beg to second. was being studied. "The use of the The Chairman: It
been instrument should throw a new light proposed by Mr. Steavenson and upon many important physiological seconded by Mr. He Kwong that problems," he explalaed, "for a Mr. C. Bernard Brown be re doctor in by this means able thorough- elected auditor for the ensuingly, to understand the temperament of year. Those in favour? Against? his patient."
Carried unanimously. That is al the business. Thank you for your. attendance. Dividend warrants are Low ready and can be had on application at the office.
TENNIS.
TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF..
IF you want a clear head and good
digestion you must not let you bowels become clogged with poisonous wante from the body, ne'is'always' the case when you become.constipated:
In the final of the Men's Doubles Proper food, an abundance of water sud Handicap at the H.K.CC. last evening plenty of outdoor exercise should keep Major Greenaway and Major Ardoing your bowels regular. When that fails beat Major Timmis and Captain you should take Chamberlain's Tablets. Monteith 6-1, 6-2, 8-6. The They came a gentle increment of the match only attracted a small bowels and are easy and pleasant to taka. For aão -by all: Chémista. and altendance.
Etorokeepert
keepers...
Hongkong, May 17, 192).
10-
TO SECRETARIES OF CLUBS AND OTHER INSTITUTIONS.
A'S
S from today, all preliminary notices of forthcoming meetings; lectures and entertainments, sent for insertion in the news columns of the "CHTSA MA, will be charged for at the rate of $i, each providing they do not occupy more than four lines. If this space is exceeded they will be placed in the advertising columns at the prevailing rates.
Hongkong, May 17, 1990.
THE "STAR" FERRY CO., LTD.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE TWENTY-SECOND OR- DINARY ANNUAL MERTENG OF THIS COMPANY will be held at the Ufices of Mesars Jardine, Matheson & Co., Ltd. on WEDNESDAY, the 2nd June, 1990 at NOON. for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors together with Statement of Accounts to 80th Apri, 1990.
The Register of Shares of the Company be CLOSED from WEDNESDAY, the 26th Alag, 1990 to WEDNESDAY, the 2nd June, 1950, both days inclusive By Order of the Court of Directors..
W.S. BROWN, Secretary. Hongkong, May 31, 1930.
PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP CO.
NOTICE TO CONSIONERS.
ן
S: S. LAKE FAULE,"
From CALCUTTA via BANGOON,
PENANG and, SINGAPORE.
THE
THE above-mentioned vessel having ar- rived from the above-mentioned Ports, Designbod of Cargo are hereby informed that they must take immediate delivery of cargo from alongside, and all cargo impeding discharge will be landed at their risk and expense into the Pacific Mail Steamship Company's godowas at West Point, and stored at Consigneen' rink-
Consignees of Cargo are hereby notified
that they minst produce au Import Permit tigned by the Superintendent of the Imports and Exports, Hongkong, before bills of lading can be countersigned, -
All broken, chafed and damaged goods ars to be left in the Gode was where they will be examined on May 28, at
10 a.m.
All claims must be presented within week of the steamer's arrival kuze, after which they cannot be recognized.
No Claim will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining undelivered after May 29th, will be subject to rent.
No Fire Insurance whatever will be effected.
Consignees are requested to send in their Bills of lading for counteradgnature immediately.
PACIFIC MATL. 8.8. Co.. Operators, U. S. Shipping Board
J. ORAM SHEPPARD.
Acting Agent.
Hengkong, May 22, 1920.
LAUGH!
LAUGH!!
LAUGH!!!
TO-NIGHT at 5.15 & 9.15.
TRIANGLE KEYSTONE Presents Two Big Attractions
JOE JACKSON
in an interesting comedy in 4 parts.,
"A MODERN
ENOCH ARDEN"
MABEL NORMAND-
"BRIGHT
LIGHTS"
Beats should be booked in advance.
HONGKONG THEATRE.
NOTICES.
LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.
FOR SILK SOCKS.
EVERY DAY THERE IS SUNSHINE;
JUST ENOUGH TO WARN US THAT SUMMER IS HERE; JUST ENOUGH TO TURN OUR THOUGHTS TO SILK SOCKS; AND
THE INCOM. PARABLE DELIGHT IN THE KNOW- LEDGE THAT THEY ARE
COMFY, SOOTHING AND DURABLE TO WEAR: PRICES RANGE FROM $2.25, $2.75, $4.25, $4.75, PAIR.
COLUMBIA
NEW
A 1516
A 2251
RECORDS
Cohen on the 'Phone
Happy The Married Simplicity L'ardita Valse
A 2494 (The Boy & the Birds
A 2885
RECEIVED.
Comic
Whistling Solo
Descriptive Princes Baud
In the Valley of Sunshine Tenor Solo Henry Burr (Peggy
Say it with Flowers
C. Harrison
21
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