THURSDAY. OCTOBER 21, 1920
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59-81 Des Voeux Road Central,,
BRANCH 233
HONGKONG.
WORST PUENT HEANOR 2543
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MANAGER
PLAN THAT FAILED.
ROBBERY AVERTED.
TIMELY ARREST OF ARMED MAN,
"Inspector Aris this. morning charged a Chinese before Magistrate Smith, with the unlawful possession of a dagger.
pleaded
The defendant guilty."
not
MOTOR MISHAPS.
FOUR PEOPLE HURT.
INJURIES SLIGHT.
While driving past the Eastern Kinema in Wanchai yesterday, motor car No. 399 collided with a small boy who is said to have suddenly rushed into the road in front of the car. The boy was slightly injured in the leg and a small bottle in his hand brokea to pieces. injuries were not serious, and he refused to go to hospital. The driver paid him some compensation.
The Inspector said that the defend-was ant was arrested by a district watch man near the Honghom ferry on the mainland yesterday. The dagger was found concealed in his girdle When" brought to the station, the .defendant stated that he was to have met a friend by appointment, and then "go with him to the Kowlron City Read, there to lay in wait for a large quantity of jewellery to pass at a stated time.
After the watchman had given evidence, the defendant denied that he had made the statement to Inspector Aris,
When the Inspector produced the tatement bearing the defendant's mark, the latter told the Magistrate that he was forced to make the statement, which was not true. "Seaterce, of six months' hard
Labour was passed.
FAMINE RELIEF FUND.
A.D.C. PRODUCTIONS.
HEAVY ADVANCE BOOKING.
General Booking opens to-morrow morning at Moutrie's for the A.D.C's forthcoming Dunsany productions in aid of the Famine Relief Fund.
The advance booking has been so phenomenal that early application for seats is advisable. An extra night has been added on Wednesday November 3, and this will perforce bave to be the last one as previous i theatre booking precludes further repetitions.
Prices are as usual:-Stalls and Circle $3: Pit $2, and Gallery $1. Soldiers and Sailors in uniform will be admitted at half price.
The curtain rises each evening at 9.30 sharp, and it is hoped everyone will be seated at the commencement. The following four plays will be produced each night-The Golden Doom, the Glittering Gate, The Com-i promise of the King of the Golden Isles, and the Lost Silk Bat.
Dr. Soyeda is quoted by the
The driver of motor car No. 248 reports to the police that whilst driv ing from Aberdeen along Queen's Road West yesterday, his car ran into and slightly injured three people
small girl, a woman and
man.
All the injuries were slight and only the man was in need of attention at the hospital where he was not long detained.
TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS.
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PUBLIC AUCTION.
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DARTICULARS and Conditions of the Fletting by Public Auction Sale, to be held on MONDAY, the 25th day of October, 1920, at 5 pm, the Offices of the Public Works Department, by Order of Excellency the Goverzer, of Oce. Lot of CROWN LAND Kowlood. the Colony of Hong- rong,
for term of 75 years, with the option of renewal at a Crown Rent to be fired by the Surveyor of His Majesty the King, for one further term of 75 years. PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.
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PUBLIC AUCTION.
PRCULARS and Condition of the
letting by Public Auction Sale, to
be held on MONDAY, the 25th day of October, 1990, at 3 p.m., at the Offices of the Public Works Department, by Order of His Excellency the Governor, of One Lot of CROWN LAND above Eowen Road,
Cho as ascribing the present feeling in the Colony of Hongkong. for a term in America towards the Japanese 1 of 75 years, with the option of renewal as due in the first place to the Crown Rent to be fired by the Japanere failure in propaganda, and Surveyor of Elis Majesty the King, for secondarily to the Chinese" success one further term of 75 yours.
in
propaganda,
instance, such
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This is an has become propaganda being regarded 28 an end in "itself. It appears to be thought that there is no such thing as fact or independent judgment. All that goes towards the formation of opin- ion is propaganda, says the Japan Chronicle. To misquote the poet, there, is nothing good or bad but propaganda makes it so.
TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENT.
BEN LINE OF STEAMERS.
From MIDDLESBRO, LONDON
AND STRAITS.
THE Steamship
PARTICULARS OF THE LOT
Bocadary
Mestrecenta.
Legistry Na.
Chi New Head above
Nowen Komil,
Locality.
محرم
KIPPON YUSES KAISHA.
NOTICE TO CONSIGWEES. FROM EUROFE AND STRAITS."
Tute Company's Steamship, TULE
UpsalTM Pitre,
* BENVENUE”.
*INABA MARU," YONSIGNEES of Cargo see hereby having arrived from the above Porta informed that all Goods are being Consignees of Largo are hereby informed landed at their rick into the hazardons that their Goods are being lauded medi and/or extra hazardous Godowns of placed at their risk to the HuruzVEG & the Bongkung sad Kowloon Whart Kowloon WRARY & GoDOWS COMPART'S and Godown Co., Ltd., wheece and/or Gonow at Kowloon, where each comigo- from the wharves delivery may be ment will be sorted out mark by mak obtained, i
No.Claims will be admitted after the and delivery can be obtained sa sooÉS, BE 'Goods have left the Godawas, and all the Goods are landed. ¡Goods remaining undelivered after the
28th inst, will be subject to rent.
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- All cixims against the Steamer must
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Uptional Google will be carried on antenn instructions ir given to the contrary bes fare Noox, To DAT.
be presented to the Undersigned on of 1920, will be abject to rent.
before the 4th November, or they will
not be recugaized.
#98th inst., at 10am.
15
Goods not cleared by the 28th October,
Damaged Packages: must be left. In the
THE CHINA MAIL.
TO-DAY'S NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS.
TO-NIGHT I
THE
TO-NIGHT
The management of
CORONET
beg to announce
THE OPENING OF THEIR GRAND
AUTUMN SUPERSEASON
One after Another
The Pick of the Year's Pictures
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PUBLIC AUCTIONS.
THE Underrigned have received is.
sion
stractions to sell by Public Acc-
(For the Custodian of Enemy Property),
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TUESDAY,
October 26, 1920, at 2.30 pri.
at their Bales Rooms, No. 8,
Des. Ver Road, Corner of
Tom House Street-
A Stamp Collection of about 5,000 stamps convained in 2 Albums to besnid as one lot:
Teri-Cath
Now on view.
NOTICES.
LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.
FOR.
ENAMELLED WARE.
LARGE
STOCKS
MUGS.
FAMOUS
ANGLO" BRAND
FRITISH
MADE
PIE DISHES.
TEA POTS
"SNUB” POLLARD ".
HUGHES & HOUGH,
Hongkong. Oct. 1, 1920
BABY'S BATHS.-
IN
To-night's Programme includes
Auctioneers.
EE Undersigned favoured with ins- DON'T ROCK THE BOATtructions from the Liquidators
will all by Public Auction
THE CORONET REVIEW]}}
and
Mabel Normand in "Pinto"
GOLDWYN PICTURES
Superproduction Prices
RENAULT.
FRENCH MOTOR CARS.
We are now receiving orders for the following types of RENAULT CARS to be shipped from FRANCE at an early date.
10 H.P. TORPEDO 4 cylinder, 3 speeds, 4 seats...$2,950 12 H.P. TORPEDO 4 cylinder, 4 speeds, 4 seats...$5,100
7 TON CAMION, Type used by the French Army
during the war
:
$8,500
Net price ex godown Hongkong. Everybody who needs a good car should buy a RENAULT.
Economical both as regards fuel consumption and mechanical upkeep.
Will run for years without repairs. RENAULT CARS built 15 years ago are stil în use to-day-
Full particulars on enquiry.
All prices are subject to fluctuation. Cars will be sold at the prices ruling on the date of shipment.
FLOQUET & KNOTH,
AGENTS FOR HONGKONG SOUTH CHINA, 'Phone 2082.
1, Prince's Building,
NEW FRENCH GOVERNMENT LOAN 6%
Not Redeemable.
PRICE OF ISSUE 160 FRANCS.
Interest payable twice a year on 18th Jane and 16th Decera bott
- first nevïîi anuasi interest to be paid on 16th Funs, 1921.
Applications will be received by the BANQUE DE L'INDO- CHINE from the 20th inst, up to the 25th of November
BANQUE DE L'INDO-CHINE,
L BEHINDOAGUE,
Hongkong, October 14th-1920.
•Manger.
The Ji says that on the after-who were on their way home from Vancouver, began to throw the stuff All Lroke, thaled and damaged Godowns for examination by the Cos. noon of Oct. 5, a serious commotion overboard, declaring that they wanted Goods are to be lefs La, the Godown good's and the Cd's. representatives was created on board the "Empress no Japanese articles. A few score where they will be examined on the at an appointed hour on TUESDAY and of Russia," alongside the Yokohama longshoremen came to the assistance
FRIDAY: A claims must "be" pre
of the hawkers, and a great, com acted within ten days of the steamer's pier, by a dispute that arose between motion ensued. The Water Police at andral bere, after which date they cannot some 406 Chinese coolies, who were last restored order. The Chinese and Japanese hawkers Consulate, at Yokohama exerted be,recognised. Ajo elsame will be admitted
on bound, after the goods have left the Godowna, “7
Hádegi itself Fór an amicable settlement of KIPPON YUSEN KAIERA,
According to the Japanese paper, the trouble, and the steamer left when the hawkers brought their Yokohams, at 5,30 p.m. the same Agents
goods on board, the Chinese coolies, day.
No Fare-Insurance bas bereffected Bithr of Lading will be countersign
að byg
“GIBB, LIVINGSTON & CO., LTD.
Ageots. Hongkong, October 11, 1990.
Elong kong, October 21; 1930.
THURSDAY,
The 28th October, 1920, commencing at 2,30 pm on the premises of the Corinthian Yacht Club. The Clab Faraiture, &c., Ke.
Comprising
Bar and Countert, Ice Chests, Table and Chairs, Bookcase, &c, Talescopes, Biacchiars, Clock, Book on Tachting. c. Large Iron, Safe and Stand. Flag- stait, International Code Flags Barting. Two Dinghys, 4-Oared Racing Boat Sporting Gans and Slip Way Complete
cent
On view day of sale or by arrange-
HUGHES & HOUGH, Auctioneers
Hongkong, October 21, 1920.
STRUTHERS AND DIXON, INC.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
&. S. "WEST JESSUP,"
From SEATTLE.
THE Steamship
"WEST JESSUP,” Having arrived from Seattle viaports on October 19th, 1920, Consignees are hereby notified that their cargo is being landed at their risk into the bazardous and/or Extra-Hazardous Godowns of the Hongkong and Kow- loon Wharf & Godown Co. Ltd. Kowloon and stored at Consignees risk.
Consignees of Cargo must produce an Import Permit signed by the Superintendent of Imports and Ex- ports, Hongkong, before Bills of Lading will be countersigned.
All troken, chafed and damaged cargo is to be left in the Godowns where it will be examined at 10.a.m. on Oct: 26th, 1920, by the Company's surveyors Messra Carmichael & Clarke.
All claims must be presented within ten days of the steamer's arrival here, after which they cannot, be recognised. No claims will be recognised after the goods have left the Godowns and cargo undelivered in and after October 20th, 1920, will be subject to rent.
Consignees are requested to send in their Bills of Lading for counter- signature immediately
STRUTHERS & DIXON, INC.,
Agents for Div. of Opz. U. S. Shipping Board,
-Emergency Fleet Coporation.
12, Des Voeux Road, Central. Hongkong, October 20, 1920.
STRUTHERS & DIXON, INC.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
From BALTIMORE,
HE Steamship
"WOONSOCKET." Having arrived from. Baltimore vis ports on 21th Oct. 1920, consignees are hereby notified that their Cargo 15 being, landed at their risk. into the hazardous andjor - extra-hazardous ( Godown of the Hongkong & Kowloon Whart & Godown. Co, Ltd, Kowloon, and stored at consignees' risk. 21N
Consignees of cargo most produce an Import Permit signed by the Superza tendent of Imports & Exports, Hong- kong before bills of lading will he countersigned.
All broken, chafed and damaged cargo is to be left in the Godowns where it will be examined at 10 2.2.
27th October, 1920, by the Com pany's Surveyors Messrs. Carmichael, & Clarke.
All claims wast be presented within sen days of the steamer's arrival hers, aiter which they cannot be recognized. No claims will be re- cognised after the goods have left the Godowns, and ergo undelivered on and after 25th October, 1923, will be subject to rech
Consegnes are requested to send in their Hills of Lading for countersigna-
or Ladatels GREEN STAR BS CORPORATION,
By STRUTHERS & DIXON, INC.,
Agents. 12, Den Voran Bond-Central," Hongkong, Oct. 21, 1920,
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