WEDNESDAY, JUNE 2, 1320.
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COMPANY MEETING.
STAR FERRY CO., LTD.
The 27th annual general meeting of the Star Ferry Co. Ltd., was held at noon to-day at the offices of Messer Jardine Matheson and Co. The Hon. Mr. John Johnstone presid ed and there were present Mr. A. O Lang (Director). Mr. W. 5. Brown (Secretary). Messrs. BL. S. Northcote, E. Sadick, J. M. Wong, F. Smyth .and J. Hooper.
SUPREME COURT.
STEAMSHIP-CONTRACT CASE,
The suit of Wong Lan Sang and
THE CHINA MAIL.
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NOTICE.
Chan Tso Hing of Hongkong vs. Fong TONE FOUR-ROOMED Bst farm-Tane into the public that Yuen Chau of Swatow, being heard
by the Acting Chief Justice, Mr. H.ished Central, locality. Rent $195 H. J. Gompertz. will probably con- Fris P. O. Box 600. same about a week before all the evidence is and the case ready for judgment. Mr. d'Almada testified at
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door, corner of St. Georgos Build-advanced by 100 per cent during the..
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and the auditor's report having been read the Chairman said
Gentlemen propose with your approval to follow the customary procedure and take the report and recounts as read.
The main feature of the working. is an increase in the gross earnings from traffic, of $6,255.91. and an Increase in the net profit of $11.398.88, over last year's figures.
Cheaper coal was to a large extent responsible for this increase in nett profit as I regret to say that despite :
'NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA.
Thursday. The suit is one of an of his departure from the Colony on Tow & Co. alleged breach of contract, "and claims and counterclaims pertaining thereto, in connection with the s.5." Hong."
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
From EUROTE and STRAITS.
†12E-Company's. Stosmship........
CAPTAIN RICOU'S FLIGHT TE
SHIPS.
"AWAHARU”- having attired from the above Pets, Consignees of Gargu své hareby fuformed Although no definite news as to that their Gooda am being landed and a very careful check on outgoings, when they would arrive could. he ob-placed at their risk in the BOOK
tained from Captain Rico's office AD KOWLOOX WHAT AND Gopowy Co.'s
all other expenses have considerably
increased.
-reduction.
this morning, it is rumoured that five Godowns st Kowloon, where each consign-
It is not known
The causes for the enhanced cost aeroplanes are due in Hongkong this of running expenses, other than coal evening in connection with the exhibi- are too familiar to need recapitulation flying to be conducted at Repulse tion and unfortunately there is no Bay 25 advertised. discernable prospect of an early whether or not bad weather will oper- ste to postpone the programmne, as no information was available at the Hong. korg Hotel where booking is being made. It is understood that passen-" gers will be taken for Rights at a price of $25 per head and ther life insur ance policies are obtainable in con- nection with the flights at $5 each. good for $2,000 if you win."
As indicated in my remarks to shareholders last year, we were able to reduce fares as from the 1st June 1919 and we were able to again reduce these as on the 1st April this year to $6.00 for single monthly tickets and $9, for monthly tickets for families of three.
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THE STORY OF EDEN!
ment will be sorted out mark by mack and delirmy can be obtained as soc as the Goods are landed
Optional Goods will be carried on unless instructions are given to the contrary before NOON, TO-DAY.
Goods not cleared by June 8, 1920, will be subject to rent.
Damaged packages must be-lait in the Godowns for examination by the Consignee's and the Co.'s representatives at an appoint ed boar on. TUESDAY and FRIDAY. All claims must be prosented withip tom days of the steamer's amivel hare, after which data, they cannot be recognized. No claims will be admitted after the goods have left the Godown
NIPPON TUSEN KAISHA,
Agenta
Hongkong, June 1, 1920.
Since the beginning of the year, the time table has been accelerated during the busy hours and several improvements providing for Increased accommodation on the ferries, for
A well known philanthropist in first class passengers. have been East London gave, the other day, "a -made; but, looking to the future needs slum child's version of the story o
of Kowloon your Directors feel that Eden! She was sitting with other the time has arrived where makeshift children on the 'curb outside a public provision for our passengers' comfort | house in Shoreditch, and her version on the present boars is no longer | of the story proceeded: Eve ses: possible and larger and more up to Adam ave a bite?' 'No,' ses Adam, date ferries will have to be provided. {*I don't want a bite!* "Garn!" ses With this end in view plans are Eve: go on, "ave a bite!'. 'I don't now being prepared for lerries which want 2 bite! 'ses Adam." will be capable of transporting not The child repeated this dialogue, THE Company's Steamship, only a very much larger number of her voice "rising to a abriek. passengers at one time, but will also provide accommodation for vehicular traffic on the same trip.
The first cost of these new boats will of course be heavy, and further, to berth them satisfactorily, a very considerable sum of money will have present to be expended on the wharves, which at the best, will require much alteration, and in all probability will have to be scrapped Entirely.
Preliminary plans have already | been prepared but when I mention that the estimated cost of one ferry alone is in the -neighbourhood of 2 lacs you will readily realize that we must give this question very careful consideration before definitely em- barking on our programme.
"An" then Adam took a bite she finished up. "An' the flamin angel come along wiv' is sword, an' 'e ses to 'em both: Nab, then-ahtside!
LOGÁL AND GENERAL
The telegram quoted below was received at the U.S. Consulate from the Manila Observatory at 1 pm. June 23-Cyclone or typhoon E. of Luzon less than 300 miles distant in. clining northward.
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Before Mr. R. O. Hutchison át the Magistracy this morning, a Chinese was charged with the theft, on board a Dutch boat, of 3,000 guilders, the property of a fellow passenger The Police applied for a remand, as they have not yet got the full facts of the case. The case was fixed for Tuesday for hearing.
Traffic receipts however continue to increase, a sure indication of the growing popularity of Kowloon as a residential quarter and although the provision of newer and more up to. date means of communication across the harbour cannot be expected to Mr. C. H: Lyson this morning immediately increase the number of prosecuted a Chinese before Mr. N. residents in Kowloon itself, I have L. Smith, charged with the theft on sufficient Faith in the attractions of board the s.s. Prosper" of $1,000 Kowloon and the New Territories to in Saigon carrercy; the property of support a scheme which, although it a fellow passenger. Counsel said may be a few years before its time will that the complainant was a dealer in I am sure, be eventually required. copper in a place two days from Finally. I am pleased to say that Saigon On the 26th ultimo, he the Governinent to whom we have boarded the ship at Saigon to come outlined our programme give us an to Hongkong on business. He made assurance that provided certain the defendant's acquaintance on recommendations regarding the cost board, and they became very friend- of fares and disposal of possible profits ly. When a couple of days from are carried out every facility will be port, the defendant fold the com given us in arranging for these plainant that he had no money improvements..
to pay. his mess bill, and the latter,
I don't think the report and accounts out of the kindness of his call for any further comment and I heart gave him $3 to settle will now propose that the report the bill. When the steamer arrived and accounts as presented be adopted in Hongkong, the complainant dis and passed. After that has been covered that he had been robbed 'of seconded I shall be pleased to answer $1,000. He suspected the defendant any questions to the best of my ability, and followed him. The latter tried Mr. A. O. Lang: I have much to give the complainant the slip by pleasure in seconding the adoption | telling him that he was going to of the report and accounts as board a launch belonging to a certain presented.
Boarding House which he intended The Chairman: There being to put up in, and then boarded questions; the adoption another launch. The complainant the report and accounts was shadowing him, and boarded as presented has been proposed by the same launch. On the launch, myself and seconded by Mr. Lang. the defendant who said he had no I will put it to the meeting. Those money, paid back to the com
of
the
in favour kadly vote in the usual plainant the $3 he had given manner. Against? Carried unanim- him, and $3 to
• launch ously. The next business is the con people for the transportation of his firmation of the appointment of Mr. luggage. As soon as the launch Lang as Director.
made fast to the wharf, the com plainant gave the defendant over to. a Euorpean Lance Sergeant, charging him with theft. When the defendant Mr. Sadick: I beg to second that. was searched, a quantity of Salgon The Chairman: I will put the bank notes was found on him. resolution to the meeting. Will those Counsel said that all the stolen
Mr. Northcote: I beg to propose that the appointment of Mr. Lang as Director be confirmed.
in favour vote in the usual manner, money had been recovered. Sentence Against? Carried unanimously. The of three months' hard labour was next business is the re-election of a passed... Director:
in
Mr. Smyth: I have much pleasure
proposing that the retiring
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Mr.J. M. Wong: I beg to second
Director, Hon Mr. John Johnstone, that. be re-elected.
Mr. Northcote. I beg to second,
The Chairman: It has been proj posed by Mr. Sadick and seconded by
The Chairman: I will put the Mr. J. M. Wong that Mr. F, Maitland resolution to the meeting. Those
be re-elected auditor at a remunera- Those
in-favour kindly vote in the tion of $300 per annum. usual' manner. Against? Carried unanimously, The remaining business
in favour of that resolution
is the re-election of the traitor kindly vote. Against Carried-a
Mr. Sadick: I beg to propose that
animously. That concludes the buds!
Mr. F. Maitland be re-elected auditores of the meeting. Thank you for
for the ensuing year at a remuner tion of $300 per annum.
your attendance. Dividend warrants
can be obtained on application.
NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
FROM EUROPE AND STRAITS,
"KAMO MARU,”
having arrived from the above Ports, Consignees of Carge are hereby informed
their Goods are being landed and placed at their risk in the Horozore &
KOWIDÓN. WEɩap & Gonowy. COMPLEY'S Gooowes at Kowloon, where each consign- ment will be sorted out mark by mark and delivery can be obtained as soon the Goods are landed.
Optional Goods will be carried on unloa Instructions are given to the contrary bes fore NooN, TO-DAY-
Goods, not, cleared by the 8th June, 1920, will be subject to rant.,
In
five years. newspapers and magazines all over the world have been obliged to raise their ubscription and advertising rates in semna coses by as much as 100 per cent and, at the same time; to curtail the size and number, of pages. For the present, however, it has been decided, in the interests of the public generally and of advertigers în particular, to leave. the price of the "CHINA MAN." changel
Hongkong, May 17, 1920.
TO SECRETARIES OF CLUBS
AND OTHER INSTITUTIONS, -
-
CHASE boiler and hoist suitable for piledriver Please apply Board of Conservancy Works of Kwangtong, The Band, Canton.
CREDIT: -5%% 1920 NATIONAL
UNDER THE GUARANTEE OF THE FRENCH GOVERNMENT.
“HE Local Manager of the BANQUE
INDUSTRIELLE DE CHINE begs" to inform the Public that sub-
scriptions for above French Loan are opened to-day in its office, 5 Chater Road, and will be closed on the 20th
of June, at 12 noon.
5% Premium Bonds of Frs, 500 each are issued at the price of
Frs. 485,-only.
AS from today, all preliminary A nations of forthcoming meetings, lectures and entertainments, seent for insertion in the news columng of the ["Caza Man,” will be charged for at the rate of 81. sach, praskling they do not oapy more than four lines 15th of June. this space is exceeded they will be placed in the advertising coluams at the prevailing rates.
Hongkong, May 17, is
"BEN" LINE OF STEAMERS,
From ANTWERP, MIDDLESBRO, LONDON AND STRAITS.
THE Steamship
"BENVORLICH," (ONSIGNEES of Cargo ire hereby
CONS
informed that all Goods are being landed at their rizk into the hazardoni and/or extra hasardons Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Ltd, whence and/or from the whares delivery may ba obtained..
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Goods have left the Godowns and all No Claims will be admitted after the Goods remaining undelivered after the 8th inst, will be subject to rent
All claims against the Steamer must be presented to the Undersigned or before the 14th inst., “or they will not be recognized.
All broken, chafed and damaged
Interest at 5% will run from the
The Bonds are non-convertible be
fore 1940 and redeemable in 75 years by means of drawings (EIGHT DRAWINGS A YEAR) purporting yearly Frs. 20,000,000.-the first prize of each being"
ONE MILLION FRANCS
RQUET DE JOURNEL,
Manager. Hongkong, Jane 2, 1920.
COLD
NOTICES.!
STORAGE
Arrived
S.S."Carmarthenshire "
Cured in Scotland
Finnan Haddocks Selected Kippers
Yarmouth, Bloaters
Selected Fillats Smoked Salmon... -Fresh Salmon
Tunis Dates
Clarke, Nickolls & Coombs
per lb. 50.
40:
40.
70,
2.50.
1.20
per box 57.
dants & Sweets $100 per Ib.
LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.
"HONGKONG.
COLUMBIA
DANCE RECORDS.
Fox Trot Violin & Piano One Step
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PUBLIC AUCTION.
THE Undersiznad have received instey" Hens to sell by Public Auction,
A 2639
(Hindustan
Me-ow
22
A 2297
(Indiana
Jazz Band
Darktown Strutters Ball Fox Trot
J>
"
(Beale Street
A 2327
Princes Orchestra
Lily of the Valley
(Broken Doll
A 5919
(Biltmore Waltz
FRIDAY, June 4, 1920...
commencing at 11 a.m.
At their Sales Rooms, Duddell Street.
One Long Chan Celadon Vase, Early Sung Period.
(slightly damaged), Terms: Cash on delivery.
LAMMERT BROS.,
- Auctioneers, Hongkong, June 9, 1890.
PUBLIC AUCTIONS.
THE Undecigned have received insteno«. Goods are to be left in the Godowess to will by Publie Ancien where they will be examined on the 6th inet, at 10 am
Damaged Packages must be left in the Godowns for examination by the Conad signee's and the Co.'s representatives at an appointed hour on TUESDAY and FRIDAY. All claims must be pr seated within ten days of the steamer'a rival here, after which date they cannot be recognized. No claims will be admitted after the goods have left the God
NIPPON YUSEN KÄTHÄ
Agent Hongkong, June 2, 1990.
No Fire Imrancs has been effected. Bills of Lading will be countersign.
by
GIEB, LIVINGSTÓN & CO..
Agents. Hongkong, Jane 1, 1920-
MASWALK” BOAT
to your ship. "Phonë No. 3516,
CITY HALL.
"OLD 'CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ROOM; HONGKONG.
GRAND CONCERT
On SATURDAY, 5th June, at 9.15 p.m. Signor D. F. AMELIAS
..the famous Mandolinist
and
Mme. A SILVESTRI
(Dramatic Soprano) ITALIAN PRIMA DONNA,
who had the honour of singing before the Queen of Italy and King of England, assisted. by Professor Danenberg.
PRICE:
Booking at MOUTRIE'S.
FLYING! FLYING!!
AT REPULSE BAT
on
THURSDAY, FRIDAY,
SATURDAY and SUNDAY. MOTOR BUSES
will leave
THE HONGKONG HOTEL
REPULSE BAY
as soon after.2 p.m. as they are booked fullk
RETURNING FROM REPULSE BAY
at 6.15 p.m.
$2 RETURN FARE $2
Tickets may be obtained at the-
DRAGON MOTOR CAR CO.
(For Account of the Concerned),
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WEDNESDAY,
June 9, 1920, commencing 8; 2.30 pm, at their aler Brömt, No.
- Din Tower Brid, Ciuper
Cola Brail Consignment of
WHITE GOODS, &...., "&........
Comprising:-
Pillow Cases, White Satin Quilts, Turkish Towels, Bath Towels, Bath Sheets, Double Bed Sheets, Battenberg and Drawnwork Bedspreads," Table Covers, Crochet and Drawnwork Doilies, Table Cloths, Linen Damask Serviettes,
Also
A few lots of Bellow Valises, Kit Bars, Suit Cases, and Attache Cases.
1
And
Two Pairs Prismatic Binoculars. (All new goods and in small lots.). T-Coah.
HUGHES & HOUGH,
duelioneers,
Hongkong, Jone 2, 1892
(20% ACCOUNT OF THE COFOKREED),
WEDNESDAY, June 3, 1990, commencing at 2.30 p.m., at theiz Sales Booms, No. 8, Di Vanz Boad, Corner of
Ice House Street,
TEAKWOOD AND BLACKWOOD FURNI TUKE, BRASS AND BRASS-MOUNTED BEDSTEADS, TEAKWOOD TWIN BEDSTEADS, CARPETE, &c. &c. comprising:-
Chstorfeld Sofas, Arm-chairs (new), Folding Card and Occasional Tables, One Upholstered Suite, Bedroom Furnitare, comprising Teakwood Twin Bedstencia, "large"and small Wardrobes, Drawing Chairs, Waahatanda, Tables, and
(fumed “Takkwood), Bide boards, Dinner Waggons, Extension Día- ing Tables and Chairs, de, Dinner Services, Crockery, And Glas Waze, Cooking Store, Outlery, dni, Bath Boons Utedals, Electro-Plated Ware Electrle Reading Lamps, Blackwood and Yearwood Screens & quantity of Blackwood Furnitnes, Blackwond Fing a Screens,
Carinete, Platures Carpets per azi second-hand,
One Good Piano, One Enamelled; Bath, Camera, American Ice Chest, ADC &
(Full Partioniars from Catalogue). Terms --Cash
HUGHES & HOUGH Asiestosaurs Hongkong, Jane 2, 1920,
13
One Step Fox Frot Princes Band
THE ANDERSON MUSIC CO., LTD.
18 DES VEUX ROAD.
KOMA - 182%
ROUND THE ISLAND OF HONGKONG.
BY:
THE BEST & MOST COMEORTAI
STHE SPESIAL: REDUCTION-
HUDSON of CHANDLER, 7-passenger Motor Car $12.00
OAKLAND,
Phone 2499.
8-passenger Motor Car $ 8.00°
BREEZY GARAGE,
161, Des Voeux Road, Central,
(next to Sincere Co., Ld)
PEPSODENT
TOOTH PASTE
FRESH STOCK JUST ARRIVED.
COLONIAL DISPENSARY.
14. Queen's Road Central
Telephone Ná-1877.
PORT WINES
From the oldest and most reliable OPORTO HOUSES.
WORLD RENOWNED BRANDS.
BELLE SEXE DESTINTE PORTE CLUB
per case 1 doz. qts, duty paid $40,00
32.00
30:00
24.00
24.00
SANTE ANTONIE TREI AGOSTINHE,
AGENTS:
GANDE, PRICE & CO., LTD.
WINE MERCHANTS,
ESQUE KEPS MOAD," GRNT
HONGKONG