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THURSDAY, JANUARY 20, 1921.
Hughes & Hough
AUSTRONINES. TO DER QÜPERAMENT
General ásetioneers Share, Coal and General Produce Brokers and Commission Agents.
PROPRIETORS
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*MEROS HONGKONG,
-PUBLIC AUCTIONS-
ELK Undersigned have received instrue-
Tune to well by Pabilt Auction,
(For Asconai of the Conosrned)
on
FRIDAY,
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W GOD OWN
FANTED.-TO RENT or BUY
nest
Waterfront, from 1st February, next. Apply Bar 1951, "CHA MAIL.”
"ANTED—A FURNISHED
Levels, for about four mouths. mediate occupation. Apply Box 1252,
TO LET.
THE CHINA MAIL.
INTIMATIONS.
HONGKONG ST. ANDREW'S SOCIETY.
HE ANNUAL BOBERT BURNS
ANNIVERSARY DINSER
be held at the Hoses Font, an TUESDAY, the 29th insient, at 6 o'clock, p
Members desiring to attend are re communicate with the F-quested to undersigned,
Cost of Dinner will be $3.00 head exclusive of wine.
WITH immediate possession
CELLENT FURNISHED FLAT three rooms, Queen's Road Central Apply:-Pact SHI, SEM & FLAMURO, [5, Quinoad Central
O LET.-IMMEDIATE OCCUPA- TION—A FEW THREK ROOM- KD EUROPEAN FLATS IN ORIENT BUILDINGS" CORONATION ROAD,
Apply J. CARR CLARK, Architect, and Surveyor, 14, Queen's Road, Central,
WANTED-Immediately FURNISH KOWLOON. MODERATE RENTAL
ED, Bed Room and Bath Room Central District Apply Bez 1250, 50 "Cirisa Max."
INTIMATIONS
THE WEST POINT BUILDING
CO., LTD.
Jan. 11, 1921, commenting at 2.30 pm. the THIRTY-THIRD ORDINARY
at their Sales Rooms, No. 8
Do Your Road, Corner of
Ice House Street,
AN ASSORTMENT OF
Re.,
CHINESE PORCELAINS, CURIOS,
&C., &c. Including a wariety of 5-coloured and 3-coloured Vases, Wall Plates Tablo Screens, Blue and White Vases! and Incense Burners, Old Bronze and Brass Figures, Vases, &c., Kake Lacquered Ware. Agato and Crystal Ornaments.
(2009,
Ivary
The above stock recently arrived; from the North and includes pieces "from the Ming, Kanghi, Kienlung and
Towkwong perioda.
The bulk of which will be sold)
without reserve!
(Fall Particulars from Catalogue). On view from day of tale. “ Terms: Cash,
RCCHES & HOUGH,
Auctioneers.
Hongkong, January 14, 1991.
-VOR LOCOTIT OF THE CONCERNED),
02
TUESDAY,
January 25, 1921, commenting at
1.30 pm, at their Ssics Boom No. 8. Der Vœur Road, Corner of Ice House Street,
TEAKWOOD AND BLACKWOOD FURNI TURE, BRASS AND TEAKWOOD TWIN BEDSTEADS, BRASS MOUNTED BEDSTEADS, CARPETS, comprising :- Chesterfield sofas, Armchairs (aw, Folding Card and Quaïonal Tables. One Upholstered Suite, Amiroom Furniture comprising Teakwood Twin Bristesds, Large and small Wardrobes, Dressing Tables, and Chairs, Wash- standa. 4, famed Teakwood), aide- bards Dinner Kaszons, Extension Dia- i rabies sui. Chairs, E, Dinner Services, Crokery, and den Ware, Choicing Aromes, Tailers, & Roth Roos Utensils.
Mated
Kare Reading Lampe. Takwood Screens, Sandry djaniewood Furnitare, Side Tables, Jasim, Cabinets, Pictures,
Also
Enamelled Bath, several lots Tennis
Balls,
One Royal Superb (English made)
Bicycle 3 Speed Gear.
Tall Particulars from Catalogue). Temer :-Cash
HUGHES & HOUGH,
Hongkong, January 19, 1981.
(FOR MOCOUNT OF THE CONCÉRSKO),
.i
TUESDAY, January 25, 1921, commencing at 2.30 P.. at their Sales Rooms, No. B, Des Voeux Road, Corier of
Ice Horse Street,
Household Llïens, &c,
Comprising:-
NOTICE.
T. W.HILL,
per
Hun. Secretary. HONGKONG PT. Amery's Socuri. Hongkong, January 18, 1921.
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AMERICA CUP CHALLENGE.
1 KW ISPECT.
NO NEED POR PREAK BOATS.
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An interesting letter bas just been received by the British Yacht Racing Association from a well known Ameri-, can yachtsman, which puts a new com plexion on the question of time allow- ance and break boats.
The essence of his letter is that il a challenge 'were sent for a contest between yachts designed to one of the recognised American classes, the New | York Club would be bound to accept it under the Deed of Gilt conditions.
Il a contest were arranged under these terms there would be to time
ST. ANDREW'S CHURCH MEY'S allowance whatever, and the yachts
P
ASSOCIATION.
MARATHON RIOR
would be more seaworthy in type.
B. For instance, the American class of 86-rating were adopted, the yachts would be ninety feet. or a fraction To be held under the auspices of the less on the waterline, and have a sail abare association on THURS of 10,000 sq. .. whereas DAY, 10th February, at 4 pm.
**Shainrock IV." had a sail spread of To be run in Kowloon, distance considerably over 11.000 sq. ft., with about 7 m¤es...
a waterline meastrepent of 75 fr. (Route to be announced later) Suver Trophies-1st, 2nd and 3rd.riously, our challenging yacht was a much more extreme type of vessel
rufe under which American racing yachts are Suilt.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that ALL Interest and Responsibility of Open to all Europeans of the Colony than one built in conformity with the
AM WILLIAM WILSON, in our Firax cessed by his death as from the 31st December, 1920.
TAFT & CO. AMOT & FORMOSL
GENERAL MEETING & SHARE HOLDERS in this Company will be held at the Offices of Miura, JAKIKE, MATHESON & Co., La., on FRIDAY, 28th January, 1921, at 11.30 am, for the purpose of receiving the Report af the Directore together, with the State- ment of Accounts for the year ending 31st December, 1990.
NOTICE.
member of the association
Entrants to be nominated by a AD applications for entry to be sent to
Herein we have something to set the undersigned,
rs thinking. Was the freak boat a D. J. PURVES,
natural outcome or the terms of our Secretary Sports Committee last challenge? As a basis of com- C/O JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., Ltdparison, we may take the American 56 rater to be somewhat approximate to "Britannia" both in regard to No
ANNUAL BALL, 1921.
The REGISTER of SHARES of the AR FRANCIS CAIRD HOGG, is DOCKYARD RECREATION CLUB. ! waterline length and sail area.
authorized to sign our Firm's Company will be CLUSED from WED-name as from 1st January, 1991. NESDAY, 19th January to FRIDAY, 28th January both days inclusive during which period so transfer of ahares can be registered.
By Order of the Board of Directors, MOWBRAY S. NORTHCOTE,
Secretary
to the General Agents. Hongienz, Janmary Ïz, 1921.
THE HONGKONG CENTRAL
ESTATE, LIMITED..
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that
GENERAL MEETING " of SHARE HOLDERS in this Company will be held at the Offices of Messia. JARDINE MATHESON & Co. LTD., oo. FRIDAY, 28th January, 1923, at 11,40 as, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors together with the State ment of Accounts for the year ending 31st December, 1920..>
N the SEVENTH ORDINARY
TAIT & CO. AMOT & FORKORA.
WILL
NOTICE..
LL CREDITORS and other having A "any claires on the Extate of WILLIAM WILSON, late of Mass. Tur & Co. Axer & Formosa, who died on the 7th January, 1921. are required
***
be held in the CITY HALL
FRIDAY, 9th January, Double Tickets -- $10, **Studie Tickets
$6. Obtainable from the Secretary or any member of the Committee.
**
R. D. SPANTON,
Hon. Secretary,
***(Social Section.)
to forward particulars thereof to the Hongkong, January 14, 1921. undersigned Executor before the 30th April, 1921.
FRED B. MARSHALL,
CO MESSES. TAT & Co.
Hongkong, January 18, 1921.
THE HONGKONG, CANTON & MACAO STEAMBOAT CO. LTD.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
The REGISTER of SHARES of the Company will be CLOSED. from WED-THE ONE HUNDRED AND FIRST NESDAY, January 19th to FRIDAY,
ORDINARY MEETING OF January 38th both days inclusive SHAREHOLDERS in the Company will daring which period no transfer of be held at the Offices of the Company, shares can be registered.
Hotel Mansions, on MONDAY, 7th February, 1921, at 11 A. for the pur- pose of receiving a Report of the Direc tora, together with a Statement of Accounts, declaring a Dividend szá electing Directors and Auditors.
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By Order of the Board of Directors, MOWBRAYS. NORTECOTE,
Secretary
to the General Managers. Hongkong, January 19, 1991`
of
THE HONGKONG LAND RECLAMATION CO. LTD. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the TWENTIATE ORDIN- ARY GENERAL MEETING SHAREHOLDERS in this Company will be held at the 05ces of Mesare. JARDINE, MATSON & Co., La, on FRIDAY, January 28th, 1921, at 1150 am, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors together with the Statement of Accounts for the year eading 31st December, 1220.
The REGISTER of SHARES of the Company will be CLOSED from WED NESDAY, January 19th to FRIDAY. January 28th both daya inclusive during which period no transfer of whares can be registered.
By Order of the Board of Directors.
NOWBRAY S. NORTHCOTE, Secretary, Hongkong, Janmary 12, 1921,
THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST- MENT & AGENCY CO., LTD.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that " the THIRTY-THIRD ORDIS- ARY GENERAL MEETING of
Pillow Cases, Fine quality Blankets, White Satin Quilte, ́Bed Valances, "Damask Table Chatbe, Turkish Towels SHAREHOLDERS in this Company Bath Towels, Bath Sheets, Double Bed will be held at the Offices of Messrs. Sberta, Drawuwork Bedspreads. Table Jardine. MatHeSOx & Co., Lan, on Covers, Crochet and Drawnwork Doilies, FRIDAY, January 28th, 1921, at 12 Liner Damask Serviettes,
o'clock Noos, for the purpose of receiv Also
ing the Report of the Directors togeth- er with the Statement of Accounts for the year ending 31st December, 1920.
A few lots of Bellow Valises and Stit
Caece. And Three Fairs Binoculars, &c. (Fall Particulars from Catálogos). Terms --Caži,
"
HUGHES & HOUGH, Auctioneers.
Hongkong, January 19, 1991.
(For account of the cancerned)
од
SATURDAY,.
fr
January 29, 1921, at 10:30 am.,
at their Sales Bovina, No. 2,
Der Vaux Bond, Corner of
Ice House Etreek
About sixty lots of valuable
Jewellery,. Comprising:→→
Single stopa diamond rings, broschen, bracelets, scarf pins, de, de..
HUGHES & HOUGH, Auctionens
ongkong:"Jazukry
The REGISTER of SHARES ́of the Company will be CLOSED from WEDNESDAY, 19th January. to FRIDAY, 28th January both days inclusive daring which period no transfer of shares can be registered.
By Order of the Board of Directors,
MOWBRAY 8. NORTHCOTË,
Secretary. Hongkong, January 19, 1991.
FOR SALE.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from 25th January, to 7th February, 1921, both days inclusive,
By Order of the Board of Directors,
JOHN ARNOLD,
Secretary... Hongkong, January 19, 1991,
WANTED.
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF YELLOW RIVER BRIDGE FOR PEKING-HANKOW-RAILWAY.
THE PEKING HANKOW LINE of
the CHINESE GOVERNMENT RAILWAYS invites sealed proposals of bridge contractors for designing and building a new steel bridge about 2,800 meters in length across the Yellow Biter (Hwang-Ho). Proposals will be received up to noon of June 30th, 1921, at the office of Peking-Bankow Railway, Peking, Chins, plans, rules and specifications can be obtained from the following offices:
Peking: Peking-Bankow Bailway, American, British, Belgian, French, Italian, and Japanese Legations.
Foreign: Chiness Legations, Wash ington, London, Brussels, Paris, Rome and Tokyo.
All applications for same must be socompaided with pounds & far foreign countries and with dollars 30. for Peking. -
+
PEKING-HANKOW RAILWAY
ADMINISTRATION.
8.8. “LIEN SHING.”.
NOTICE.
THE HULL CO-INSURANCE :: A590CIATION to whom as underwriters of the Hall of the above Steamship the wreck (pow lying ig about 20 fathoms near Cape Vatik) has been abandoned HEREBY GIVES NOTICE that such wreck will be offered For Sale by AUCTION 12 o'clock (noon) où the 28th day of January, 1821, by Mean. LaMERT BR at their Sales Booms in Boug
HE Undersigned have received in Booms, No. 8, Dei Voeur Road, Corner of Jos Boque Street,"
Encyclopaedia Britannios in (29. Telx) Eleventh Edition, with cap. Tarma ----Czih, jua
1 xructions to sell at their "Sales Rang. Brich cargo, as may remain
HUGHES & HOUGH,
Auctioneers, Blongkong, January 3, 1921,
the wreck will be sold at the same time, the proceeds of Hull and Cargo being kept separate. Any persons or corporations having any claims in respect of the proceeds of the cargo. are required to send notice thereof; to Motára.” LAMMERT BROS. before the 4th day of February, 1921.
Hongkong, Laan:
51521
VICTORIA RECREATION, CLUB.
Open Billiard Championship of the Colony.
PPNIRIES for the abors Champion-
more seaworthy type, of boat could be wished for Ean Britannia" and it spekla, type of vessel could challenge for the America Cop, yachtsmeri throughout the world would recognise the races for the greatest trophy i the world of yachting were of real beatfit to the sport. inasmuch as the contestants. Were representative types of wholesome racing vessels instead of heaks built specially for the contest and of to further use afterwards.
INGENIOUS BEGGARS,
UNFORTUNATE DUPE.
E ship close on the 26th instant to PADYPLL BUT FLOURISHING BUSINESS. the Hon. Secretary.
Entrance Fee $2.00. Competitors are also requested to attend at the Club on the 26th instant at 6 pr
R. C. WTFCHELL,
Hoa. Secretary. Hongkong, January 19, 1921.
WAR MEMORIAL
SUBSCRIPTION LIST.
An old man and boy who had been prostrating themselves in Nanking Road, Shanghai, during the previous few days in order to gain sympathy from passers-by, appeared at the Mix- ed Court charged with begging.
These two ingenious mendicants when seen during their period of solicitation presented a pitiful sight - sight which often provoked sym- pachy and odd coppers from those who happened to stop and gaze upos their miserable condition.
FOR the erection by Public Sub-
As explained at the Court their scription, et a building to be method of begging was for the old run on YMCA lines, to be called man to hit the little boy, aged six!
the WAR MEMORIAL INSTITUTE
and to be managed for the joint users, on the top of his head with a of the Navy, the Army and Civilians the unfortunate child's head to bleed, stick. This caused some old sores on by a Joint Board of Directors.
A portion of the sura raised will thus adding more wretchedness to
their appearance. be devoted to the erection of a to grin and bear it. permanent stone memorial which will be put in hand at an early date.
Lists may be found at Hesars. Lane Crawlord,
H
"
Kelly & Walch.
Koatrie.
V. Powell, Lid. The Hongkong Clab.
Fongkong Cricket Club, Club Lusitano. Engineers Institute. Fictis Recreation Mab. Kowloon Cricket Club. Kowloon Bowling Clab. Peak Club
Club de Recrein Craigengower Club.
The little boy had In fact be ed it that much that he wailed at the precise moment any foreigner hap pened to be in the vicinity. Truly an ingenious but painful way of gain- ing a livelihood.
·SEIZED BY BEDOUIS. !
FATE OF BRITISH CREW.
2
AN AFRICAN COAST INCIDENT.
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CHINA AND RUSSIA.
INFORMAL DISCUSSION,
PEKING DENIES ALLEGED SECRET
AGREEMENT.
tion accorded to their lives and pro perties. Until and unless the Res aian Far Eastern Government shows- undeniable proofs that it is giving M* J. BREEX.
During the bearing of a probate
protection to Chinese subjects in a-' Fon. Secretary,
motion to presume the death of the
satisfactory manner," the Chineser War Memorial Committee., chief engineer of the "Goquet," it was
Government is unable to enter into- stated that when a submarine inter-
any negotiations with M. Youria re- cepted the vessel the crew put off in
| garding the resumption of trade with- two boats" and ten men who landed
PERING, January 7.
Russia. When, however, such a on the north coast of Africa were
A certain official of the Waichiao-guarantee is obtained, the Chinese- seized by Bedouin Arabs, carried into
Government may make some provi- capitivity, and had never been heard explained China's attitude towards sional arrangements providing for of since. The vessel left a Spanish Soviet Russia, and the progress of trade on the Siberian border. Such port for Rangoon on Tartary 4, informal negotiations with M. Yourin arrangements will very likely be 1916, and when 200 miles east of in the following order:—-
based on the commercial agreement - Malta a submarine was sighted. She
concluded between Turkey and Hsin- "Reports are current to the effect kiang Tuchun Yang Tseng-hsin, con- signalled "Crew abandon step" and that General Chang Soulin concluded sisting of ten articles, which was the officers and crew of thirty-one an agreement with the Moscow sanctioned by the Chinese Govern-: hastily took to two boats. The boat Government but there is absolutely ment
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QUESTION OF IL TOURIN'S
RESIDENCES –
in charge of the captain, made the no truth in the rumour. General north coast of Affice where the crew Chang was sent to Siberia by Marshal of severteen were attacked by That's party to give rellef to Chinese- Bedouin Arabs. Three were woand-residents in Siberia, and had no com "M. Yourin arrived in Peking dura ed and four killed whilst the other mission regarding the restoration of ing last September, and approached men were carried into captivity and relations between China and Russia. the Waichisope several times for an had never been seen or heard of since. Accordingly, he had no power to official permit to rent a house, but The chief engineer was in the other conclade sich an agreement as reports, the grant was deferred for fear that boat containing fourteen men whichi ed with the Moscow Government. was in charge of the chief officer. They were all missing. The presi |dent granted leave to presume deith
on or after January 4, 1918,
NOTICE.
such action on the part of the Peking Government might be construed as: INFORMAL NEGOTIATIONS,
the official recoguition of M. Youris *Tegarding the informal negotia; as the accredited representation" of“ y tions' with M.-Yourin, Represent the Russian Far Eastern Govern- tive of Russian Far Eastern Government. But in sympathy for the ment, the Chinese Government re great inconveniences being experi quested him to guarantee, previous enced by M. Yourin through hotel to entering negotiations," the cesss- He, the authorities gave him a tacit. tion of Bolshevik propaganda in understanding as to the residence 7 513 Is to inform the General Public Chine, to give ample protection to question.
that I the undersigned, have not Chinese residing in Russia, and stop From the above statement, it can given any suthority, to say person or harming Chinese on the frontier of be surmised that China, Whilst study- Tersons to Agn my arm sme of Hainklang, and in Siberis to all of ing the question of: Russo-Chinese JOSEPH BRO3, or my own private which Big Yeurin assented. But relations, seems to be determined to since then complaints have repeatedly see how the Powers will act towards been made by Chinese residents in Russia before she decides upon Lar Siberietegarding inadequate protecs, meley,
EDWARD HENASHIB JOSEPIL,
1921