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FRIDAY, JANUARY
Eughes & Hough
AUCTIONERS TO THE GOVERNMENT
Ganemi inutioneasa Share, Coa! and General· Produce Brokers and Osmmission Agents
PROPRIETORS *TO-XWa-Wan* Coal Storage
Criss and Bentley's
1. 3. o. 4th & 5th Editions AI Telegraphie Oede.
Telegraphic A33r
*KWUOK" KONGLING,
- PUBLIC AUCTIONS-
WIS Un-terrigned have received instrue,
(For account of the concerned)
**
SATURDAY,
January 29, 1921, at 10.30 a03,
at their Sales Rooms, No &
Des Vex Road, Corner of
-
Ice House Street,
About sixty lots of vainable
Jewellery.
Cordprising -
Single stone diamond rings, brooches, braclete, scarf pita, do, &c.
reserve
ALSO-without
Süver Watches, Rolled Gold Watches, Chain Bags, Watch Guards, and 18 carat Gold Gem Bings.
On view Friday afternoon, THEME: -Casă,
EUGHES & HOCGE, AuctionZETI, Hongkong, January 13, 1521.
(For Account of the Cancered},
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SATURDAY, January 29, 1921, st.11 a,"
...at. their Sales Rooms, No. 8, De Vex Road, Corner of Ice House Street,
A few Woolien Tweed Salt lengths reperior quality in 31 yard lengths. Tec-Cash.
HUONES & HOUGH, Auctioneers. Hongkong, January 24, 1921.
FOR LCCOUNT OF THE CONCERNED)},
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TUESDAY, February 1, 1811, commencing at 2.30 pm, their Bales Booms, No. 8, Der Teax Boad, Corner of Ice House Street,
23, 921.
WANT ADVERTISEMENTS
25 WORDS & INSERTTONS, $1. PREPAID, “Each additional word. 4. Cents for 3 Insertions.
WANTED.
STEWARDESS for Steamer proceed.
WANTED TO RENT & BUY
Waterfront.
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THE CHINA MAIL.
INTIMATIONS.
THE CHINA`LIGHT & POWER CO., (1918), LTD.
NOTICE OF
CALL
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that
PUBLIC AUCTIONS.
G.
R.
a call of $1 per share has been ball en MONDAY, the 1st day at
FOR THE CHISA LIGHT & POWER
Go, (1918), LTD. SHEWAN, TOMES & Co.
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tera
PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.
VLADIVOSTICK
INCIDENT.
LIEST, LANGDON'S FUNERAL..
JAPAN AND THE WHOLE QUESTION
OF SIBERIA.
no further interference with Ameri- can uniformed men. In reference to the American protest, it is stated that there, has been no reply made thereto. and it is possible that Wash.agon. will send a second pote before the first reply arrives.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
The State Department “antounces DARTICULARS and Conditions of the
from advice received through Jagun- letting by Public Auction Sile, to
ese inquiry that it seems, that, the TO LET.
Vladivostock. Jan. 15-At two sentry who fired and killed Langdon made upon all members holding shares January, 1991, at 3 pm, at the Offices of the Public Works Department, by Order upon which calr 53 has been paid, and of Hin Excelser the Governor, of Ore o'clock this afternoon impressive reli.had let his post and molested an officer in uniform who was proceed- OLET-V 59, Wyndham Street, that such call will be payable to the Int at CROWN LAND at ila Tangious and military services were belding in in orderly manner along the Sing to LIVERPOOL madle of FIVE ROOMED HOUSE, with Buskers of the Capaar, The Hag Kak, in the Colany of Hongkong in honour of the late Lieut. Langdon, street. The State Department relates March 1921. Applicants with previous Bath-roots and Servants Quarters kong & Shanghai Backing Corporation for
of 15 years,
that experience and certificates of services enly need apple. Bar 1954, en Suitable for Office pe piirate residenes st.Hongkong, on the 1st day of March, the option of renewal as a Crown Rent in the presence of all the military that Langdon's statement was
to be fixed by the Surveyor of His and civil representatives of Russia the sentry ran across the street call- Raat roderate. Apply to the Comp-1921.
Majesty the King, for one further term CHIKA dore
Department, HOLLAND
and foreign Powers Among those ing Americansky," whereto Lang- al 75 years Tranco Color No.67 Wyndham Street,
present were General Oi and his staff. I don halted and answered "Yes," A religious service was held at the Then the sentry fired at a distance of Y.M.C.A., close to the Albany," of six feet and Langdon, replied with two which man-of-war Lieut. Langdon be shots from his revolver. Langdon longed. The coffin, covered by a mass was a total abstainer. Now the sea- of wreaths, was then raken alongside try admits firing the first shots but the Abany, and rated on a states that he was forced to pursve gun-carriage. Here salute was Langdon, who did not halt, and that fired, and a large fag was lowered, his rifle was discharged accidentaly. shutting out the public view.-Renter. He coalesses, that he was very ex- Tokyo, Jan. 1S.-The Nichi-Nicht) cited and desired only to seize Lang- comments on the apparent desire of don's torch and take hint to the guard Americans to use the Langdon shoot- rom for identification. The sentry's ing affair as a means of opening account now practically coincides with the entire Siberian question. That that of Lieutenant Langdon. the Japanese have the right to remais {st Vladivostock for self-defence has,
GOBOWN from 1st February, next. Apply Bar 1251, co "CHINA. MATE””
WANTED the Lovers at SPORTS 101
to krw that the representative of MESSES ROSE & Co., is string in Ashai Kwan Hotel 38, 39. From East Phore No 3420. Samples of Factballa, Tennis Rackets, etc., can be seen at any time between 1 to 5 p...
WANTED-A self-contained dat
small house furnished or
unfurnished in Central district or
TO LET.
General Managers. Eongkong, November 30, 1920.
O LET.-IMMEDIATE OCCUPA- TION A FEW THREE KOOM- ED EUROPEAN FLATS IN ORIENT THE BUILDINGS," CORONATION ROAD, KOWLOON. MODERATE RENTAL. Apply J. CABS CLARK Architect and Surreyor, 14, Queen's Road, Central.
FOR SALE
Kowloon, for a quiet family of two. A lot of Chinese Ancient Curios -Apply Box No. 1255, c'o. "China i and Pictures for sale. Apply
109, Wing Lok Street. Mail Office.
INTIMATIONS
8.8. "LIEN 'SHING."
NOTICE.
THE LIVERPOOL
LONDON
& GLOBE INSURANCE CO., LTD.
THE
RE HELL CO-INSURANCE ASSOCIATION to whom 11 anderwriters of the Hall of the above Steamship the wreck (cow king in about 20 fathoms near Cape Varallay has been abandoned HEREBY GIVES NOTICE that such wreck wil be
ofered For Sale by AUCTION o'clock (2000) on FRIDAY, the ith day of February 1921, by Messrs. LAMMERT Bros. at their Sales Rooms in Hong kong. Such cargo, as may remain in the wreek will be sold at the same. time, the proceeds of Hall and Cargo being kept separate. Any persons or corporations having any chims in respect of the proceeds of the cargo are required to sead notice thereof to Messrs. LERT BROK before the 4th day of February, 1921.
Hongkong, January 25, 1921.
WANTED.
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF YELLOW RIVER BRIDGE FOR PEKING-HANKOW RAILWAY.
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"/
THE PEKING-HANKOW LINE of
St. George's Building.
Chater Road,
Hongkong.
Telephone No. 200.
CHINA LIGHT & POWER
CO., (1918), LTD.
NOTICE OF CALL
NOTICE IS HEREST GIVEN thas a mall of $1 per share has been made upon all members holding shares con which only $3 has been paid, and $1 called up (te on the 1st day of March 1921), and that such all will be parable to the Banters of the Company, The Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corporation at Hongkong, on the 2nd day of May, 1921. '
FOR THE CHINA LIGHT & POWER
Ca, (1918), LTD. SHEWAN, TOMES & CO.,
General Managers. Hongkong, December 1, 1920.
Df Haft.
Registry Ho
Q.
Locality.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
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the Public Auction Skie, to
PARTICULARS & Conditions of be held on 3UNDAY, the 31st day of January, 1921, 11 3 pm, at the Offices of the Public Works Departmcat by Order of His Excellency the Governor.
JAPANESE PRESS COMMENT.
Tokyo. Jam 17.-The - Japanese
ir says, already been recognized, and Press is garded in his reterences to
to raise the question now might there the shooting of Liem. Langdon at Fore precipitate a serious diplomaadivecock, oving
argurtent, which America shocki know
enough to avoid.
Association at
the absexe of complete information. The general opinion is, however, that the sentry
Fried out his day.
The Reservists Takamatsu is sending a protest to probably justified. and merely car- General Of against the reported on- ders that sentries shall not challenge The Hechi quotes a War Office of
of ne Los of CROWN LAND Americans, as mis is considered de-cial as expressing docht as the report behind Inland Lot No 1818, SLactivan rogatory to the spirit of the Japanese that Central Oi has ordered Japanese Road, in the Colony of Hongkong, ¦ Army.—Reuter.
sentries not to challenge, stating that
for
a term of 3 years, with the SENTRY'S ACCOUNT OF THE SHOOTING, it is inconceivable that such an ex- THE KOWLOON LAND & BUILD-option of renewal & a Crown Rems to be The U.S. Naval Radio service res-ception would be made, as it would
by the Surveyor of His Majesty the, ING COMPANY, LIMITED. King, for one farther term of 73 yeterday received the following mes undermine Japanese morale.
Telegraphic address Globe HongkonOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN ER
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that
the THIRTY SECOND ORDIN-
ARI MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS as from the lat day of February in this Company will be held at the g est, VA WELLAY ERIC Batz, will take Company's Offices Victoria Buildings on charge of the above Company's business FRIDAY, 4th February, 1921, at 12 in Hongkong, as Acting Local Manager. O'clock Noos, for the purpose of receiv- THE LIVERPOOL & LONDON & Groczing the Report of the Directors together with the Statement of Ascounts for the INSURANCE CO., LTD
res ending 31st December, 1920.
R. 6. P. KEWLEY, Acting Local Manager. 22ad January, 1921.
"NOTICE.
THE SHAREHOLDERS of
the
BANQUE INDUSTRIELLE DE CHOSE are herewith informed that an interim dividend of Frs. 20.- per share will be paid from February 1st, 1921, ou pré- sentation of their certificates at the Head Office, in Paris, and at any of ita agencies.
the CHINESE GOVERNMENT! Hongkong, January 11, 1991 RAILWAYS iarites sealed proposals of bridge contractors fer designing and building a new steel bridge about 2,800
meters in length across the Yellow River! THE ROYAL HONGKONG GOLF (Hwang-Eo). Proposals will be received
TEAKWOOD AND BLACKWOOD FURNI TURE, BRASS AND TEAKWOOD TWP to noon of Jane 30th, 1921, at
جدا
BEDSTRATS, BRASS-MOUNTED
BEDSTEADS, CARPETS,
*** comprising -
the office of Peking-Hankow Railway, Peking. China, plans, rules
following cices:
and
CLUB.
HEREBY GIVEN that specifications can be obtained from the N GENERAL MEETING of the Members of the above Club will be held at the Cry BALL, HONGKONG, on TUESDAY, the 1st of February, 1981; at 5.30 PSL to consider the question of admitting Ladies as Members &/or Subscribers to the Club.
Peking Peking-Hankow Railway, American, British, Belgian, French, Italian, and Japanese Legations.
Foreign: Chinese Legations, Wash- ington, London, Brussels, Paris, Home and Tokyo.
(basterfeld Sofas, Arm-chairs (paw) Folding Card and Occasional Tables. One Upholstered Suite Bedroom Fernitare comprising Teakwood Twin Bestands, and small Wardrobes, Dressing Tables, and Chairs, Waab-
All applications for same must be stands. to. (famed Teakwood), Bide boards, Dinner Waggons, Extension Din-socompained with pounds & for foreign Tables and Chairs, Dinner Countries and with dollar 30 for Services, Crockery, and Glaer Ware, Cooking Stores, Catlery, Bath Bcom Utensils, Electro-Plated Ware, Electré Reading Lamps, Takwood Screens, Sandry Blackwood Furniture, Bide Tables, Chairs, Cabinets, Fictures,
Also
c..
Several lots Tennis Balls, One Royal
Superb (English made) Bitzde 3 Speed Gear. (Fall Particulars from Catalogue). Trans-Casta
HUGHES & HOUDE, "Auctioneers Eonghong, January 25, 1991.
(ros ACCOUNT OF THE CONCARNED),
DX
TUESDAY,
February 1, 1921, commencing at 2.30 p.m. at their Sales Rooms, No. 8, Das Teux Bosd, Corner of Ics Horse Street,
As AESCRIMENT OF Fousehold Liners, đa, Comprising:- Pillow Cases,-Fine quality Blankets, White Satin Quilts, Bed Valances, Damask Table Cloths, Turkieh Towels, Bath Towels, Barh Sheets, Double Bed Sheets, Drawnwork Bedspreads, Table Covers, Crochet and Drawawork Doilies, Linen Damask Servietten,
Also
A few lots of Bellow Valises and Suit
Caser
Three Pairs Binoculars, &c. (Fall Particulars from Catalogue). Terms -Cash, --
HUGHES & HOUGE, Auctioners.
Hongkong, January 20, 1991.
DO YOU COUGH? ON'T overtrain the fine membrane
Dver throat in trying to dis lodge the pharm. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy accomplish This EST YOU, and cure the cold that is causing it. Por, sale by all Chemists and Storekeepers.
Feking-
PEKING-HANKOW RAILWAY ADMINISTRATION.
FOR
WAR MEMORIAL.
SUBSCRIPTION LIST,
Should there be a majority of three- fourths (or approximately so) in favour Extraordinary General Meetings will be caled to pass and confirms resclu tions making the necessary alterations to the Articles of Association. By Order,
LS. GREENHILL,
Hon. Secretary. Hongkong, January 21, 1921.
THE NATIONAL LOAN OF THE THIRD YEAR OF THE REPUBLIC
POR the erection by Public Sub- scription, of a building to be run on Y.M.C.A. lines, to be called OF CHINA, (1914) $16,000,000 AND the WAR MEMORIAL INSTITUTE and to be managed for the joint use of the Navy, the Army and Civilians
by a Joint Board of Directors.
A portion of the sum raised will'
SUPPLEMENTARY ISSUE OF
■
$8,000,000
AND
The REGISTER of SHARES of the Company will be CLOSED from WED NESDAY, 26th January, to FRIDAY, 4th February, both days inclusive daring which period to master ofj shares can be regisered.
By Order of the Board of Directors, MOWBRAYS. NORTHCOTE,
Secretary to
The Hongkong land Investment &
Agency El., Ltd. General Agente for.
*** The Kowloon Land & Building
Co., Ltd. Engkong, January 20, 1911.'
THE HONGKONG & KOWLOON WHAEF & GODOWN CO. LTD.
SOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
THE THIRTY-FOURTH ORDINARY UAL VOMIT OF DIRE HOLDERS will be bold at the Offices of MISS JARDENT, MATESON & CO. LTD., on FRIDAY, February th; 10-11, at Noos for thepurpose of receiving the Report of the Distors and the Statment of Accvants for the year ended December 31st, 1920.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED (AE TUESDAY, January
att, 1921, to FRIDAY, Fabrary 4th, 1977, both days inclusive.
Er Order of the Byrd of Director.
W. S. BROWN,
Secretary. Hongkong, January 20, 1921.
THE HONGKONG, CANTON &
·MACAO STEAMBOAT CO, LTD.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
THE ONE HUNDRED AND FIRST OF ORDINARY MEETING SHAREHOLDERS in the Company will be held at the Offices of the Company, Hotel Mansions, on MONDAY, 7th February, 1921, all .. for the par-
be devoted to the erection of a THE NATIONAL LOAN OF THE pose of receiving Report of the Direc
FOURTH YEAR OF THE REPUBLICtors, together with a Statement of Accounts, declaring a Dividend and
permanent stone memorial which will be put in hand at an early date.
Lists may be found at:- Metera. Lane Crawford,
Kelly & Walab. Montric.
Ym. Powell, Ltd. The Hongkong Club.
Hongkong Cricket Club. Club Lusitano. Engineers' Institute. Victoria Recreation Clab. Kowloon Cricket Clab Kowloon Bowling Club. Peak Club. Club de Recreio. Chigeagower Club.
"
M. J. BREEN:
Hon. Secretary, War-Mamurial Committee
FOR SALE.
THE Undersigned have received in stractions to sell at their Sales Rooms, No. 8, Des Voeur Road, Corner of Ice House Street, .Encyclopaedia Britannics in
(39 VOLL.) Eleventh Edition, with case... Termi: Cash,
HUGHES & FOUGH
Auction Berk
Hongkong, January 3, 1991,
OF CHINA, (1915) $24,000,000. alecting Directors and Auditors.
On the 6th June, 1917, the under. signed notified Subscribers to the above two loans that in pursuance of arrangements made with the Chinese Government, the loan service as re gards interest payments would in future be adequately secured.
In regard to the redemption of the loans it was impossible at the time to make any announcement. The Moratorium of 1916 affected the
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, 1971.
Loan Service, and, although drawings BEPULSE BAY HOTEL have been proceeded with as funds permitted, Redemption has been irregular and behind the scheduled dates,
dow
RACE WEEK.
INNER DANUES_will_be_beld on Arrangements have
been following dates:-
the made which will enable annual draw-
DERBY DAÝ.
ing of each loan to be undertaken WEDNESDAY, 23rd Februsty, 1921. until their extinction, in 1924 in the SATURDAY, 26th February, 1921. case of the 4th Year Loan and 1925 in the case of the 3rd Year Loan.
The Ministry of Finance will notify in due course the date of the draw. ings to take place this year with date! and place of repayment,
F. A. AGLEN. Inspector General of Customs Inspectorate General-of-Customs, PEKING, 14th January, 1921..
THUESDAY, 26th February, 1921. FANCY DRESS BALL AND SUPPER (Fancy Dress optional) Tickets $5.per head including Supper.
and Refreshments.
(In view of the fact that the accom modation will he limited, and in order ===KTORİU-Ovarórowdingasanding Co.
patrons are advised to back party).
PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.
Bovadary
7430,50%
sage:-**
The official is stated to have added that Jan. IS-Tokyo. Information re- the arrest and cont-martialing of the ceived here to-day states that since sestry is a matter of form, and the the shooting of Lieutenant Langdon, invariable rule in such cases. It be two American men in uniform have is guilty he will be appropriately been held up by Japanese senties at Punished, but it will probably ha Vladivostock. These men were found that he was acting on the tsical posed to be from the U.S.S. "Albany" orders to seritries.. and were probably sent ashore o The militer "authorities here trast search for Lieutenant Langdon's re- that the American military authorities volver. They were challenges and will take a bread view of the matter. stopped until they were identified. and not make it a question of “Japan- . This report occasiors surprise in view ese versus Americars." but of ** the of the fact that. Japanese assurance sentry verses an unknown man. had been given that there would be Reuter.
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