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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 131.
Eughes & Hough
AUCTIONEERS TO THE GOVERNMENT.
General Auctioneers.. Share, Coal · and' General' Produce Brokers and Commission Agenta,
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Telegraphic Addres
"MHEJOK" HONGKONG.
WANT ADVERTISEMENTS
25 WORDS 3 INSERTIONS, $1. PREPAID.
Esch additional word * Cents for 3 tasertians.
TO LET.
THE CHINA MAIL.
INTIMATIONS.
HUMPHREYS, ESTATE AND FINANCE COMPANY, LTD.
1920.
the ORDINARY
ANNUAL
INTIMATIONS.
ship.
ONE CASUALTY
CZECHOSLOVAK RISING,
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**Kronstadt was the main centre of trouble. Comic opera revolutionaries: declared that as the Russian revols- tionaries marched Trom" Kronstadt" " Petrograd, so the Grecho-Slovak re- volution would spread from Krenstadt: to Prague. But three hundred gen- darmes settled the matter" easily,
"Meanwhile Prague, kept entirely without news, was highly alarmed thinking itself in the midst of a coun- try seething with revoltitia. leaders of the movement have been arrested and altogether 200 persons have been throws into prison.
The Communists are now calling
BONGKONG & SHANGHAÏ
BANKING-CORPORATION.
COMIC" OPERA REVOLUTION. The Republic of Czecho-Slovakia NOTICE IS BEREBY GIVEN that has been having an undress rehearsal NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the ORDINARY
YEARLY of revolution. That something was MEETING of the SHAREHOLDERS GENERAL MEETING OF SHARE in this Corporation will be held at the ong has been indicated by the fact FOR SALE
HOLDERS IN THIS COMPANY will CT E, Hongkong, on SATURDAY, telephone communication be be held at the Haxoxoxo. Hot Hoog 25th day of February, 1991, as Prague and Vienna, as well as FOR SALE-A MODERN BUNGA LET-Immediately for 10 months, 8, 1, to the pebre for the perpost of receiving the Report Berlin, has been interrupted, that LOW, standing in own Groenda, WELL FURNISHED, 3-roomedary, 1921, at 11.30. for the purpose of the Court of Directors together with telegrams have been held up, and Beautiful View, Large Drawing Rom, fat. Good locality, Kowloon. 8150 of receiving the Report of the Directors Statement of Accounts for the your that letters have been under censor
Bed Rooms, Dressing Room, Bath- per month. No Lives, Apply Bar 1963, together with a Statement of decounts ending 31st December, 1930, roors, Enclosed Verandahs, Hall-ef Chira Mız.”
for the year ending 31st December, Sitting Root, Commodious Servant's
The REGISTER of SHARES of the A correspondent who crossed the of the strike, they are probably con- Quarters Kitchen, Garden, Tennis
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the SATURDAY,
Corporation will be CLOSED from German frontier sends the following tent with the evidence to their force Court Electric Light throughout Gas
Company will be CLOSED from the SATURDAY, 26th February, 1921,
1th February, to account of happenings there Installation.
For further particulars, TO LET IMMEDIATE OCCUPA 11th February, to pa das feudae (both days inclusive) during which social matters: the high cost of live far-reaching plans or demanis, save which this trial of strength has pro The troubles have their basis invided. They evidently had no very apply Bax 1262, c/o ** C■14 MAI"
TIONA FEW THREE ROOM-(both days inclusive), during which period no transfer of shares can being, the scarcity of houses and the that social legislation should be speed- ED EUROPEAN FLATS IN ORIENT period no Transfer of Shares can be BUILDINGS," CORONATION ROAD, Registered.
registered." FOR SALE CYLINDER KOWLOON. MODERATE RENTAL
dilatory carrying through of socialed up." FIVE SEATER BUMBER CAR
JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & SON,
reforms. The recently suppressed wire wheels with spare, acetylene light-Apply J. CAR CLARK, Architect and
The correspondent who knows the General Managers.
street troubles have been followed by conditions in the country well, con- ing. May be viewed at the Hongkong Surveyor, 14, Queen's Road, Central -
Hongkong, January 31, 1991.
what might be called an economic cludes by saying that the result will Electric Company's North
trial of strength on the part of the probably be to unite the two sections Communists who, though they go byl of the Socialist party (the left wing that name, do not regard Moscow as of which calls itself Communist, as their political headquarters, but are we have saidı. That will lead to the akin to German, Independent Social-modification of the extremist views of ists.
the Left, but also to the radicalisation
• When the authorities cleared them of the policy of the whole party. out of their headquarters in the
Though the matter is not tremend- Prague Volkshaus, they replied by cusly serious, it will show the Gov- proclaiming a general strike. The ernment it has a movement to. Face Right Socialist wing condemned this which it will not be able to disregard.
Point
-PUBLIC AUCTIONS-Generating Station, any time by *p-
Talons to will by Public Auction, THE Undersi, and have received instruc
(For Account of the Concerned.)
SATURDAY,
February 10, 1921, at 11 3., by courtesy of the management of the Eile Motor Co., at their show roqmas;! Kowloon.
2. &C¥1. Cadillac's 7 Soster cars in
sound running condition, Coach Work
and electrical equipment in excellent condition.
2.6Cyl Buick 5 seater in sound reaning condition 4-in. tyres nearly new
A good hire car.
1. CJL Buick 2 seater good running order coachwork and electrical equip ment in sound condition.
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Not reconstructed cars bat direct of the road. Can be seen Thursday and Friday before sale and running inspec- tion can be hol on either afternoon by appointment at these offices or the undersigned.
Terms Cash
HUGHES &'HOUGH,
Auctioneers.
Bongkong, February 15, 1921.
{"9% ACCOUNT OF THY' CONCERNED),
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TUESDAY,
February 25, 1991, commencing st 2.30 pm, at their Balas Rooms, So. Des Vaux Road, Corner of Ica Hoare Street, TEAKWOOD AND BLACKWOOD FURNI TURE, BRASS AND TEARWOOD TWIN BEDSTRADS, CARPETS,
&c., &c. comprising:-
Chesterfield Sofas, Arma-chairs (now), Folding Card and Docaziona? Tables, One Upholstered Sults, Bedroom Furniture comprising Teakwood Twin Badstanda, large
Ward:chee,
and
smal
paintment
TO LET.
TOL ET-Well Furnished Flat, Kowloon, immediately. Apply Box 1261 c/o "China Mail.
VAGANT THREE FURNISHED
ROOMS, suitable for those willing to SHARE ROUML Terms moderate, situated 5 minutes from Causeway Bay, fery convenience under personal super vision. Apply Box 1964. c/o CHINA
MAIL"
INTIMATIONS.
REPULSE BAY HOTEL.
THE APPROACH ROADS to the
above Hotel are CLOSED
temper.
arily for the purpose of regrading, Patrons are, therefore, kindly requested to use the steps opposite the main entrance antil completion of such work.
NOTICE.
TILL the APPLICANT to Bax 1200, CHINA MAIL, Findly send duplicate reply, as the original was lost in the mail
THE
NOTICE.
SHAREHOLDERS of the REPULSE BAY HOTEL BANQUE INDUSTRIELLE DE CHINE are herewith informed that an interim dividend of Fra, 20 per share will be paid from February 1st, 1921, on pre- sentation of their certificates at the Head Office, in Paris, and at any of its agencies.
DINNER DANSANT.
WEDNESDAY, 16th February, SATURDAY, 19th February.
MISS ALMA ADAIR
- Hongkong, January 21, 1921.
That American Singer of Popular WISEMAN, LTD.
Songs"
Direct from Broadway, New York,
late of
Lew Field's "Poor Little, Ritz Girl" B. F. Keith's New York Vaudeville
Bouses,
J. J. and Lee Shubert's Winter
Garden. New York
and the
Capitol Theatre, New York. MISS ADAIR HAS KINDLY CON- SENTED TO RENDER SOME OF THE LATEST SONGS.
FANCY DRESS BALL,
DERBY DAY-THURSDAY,
Dressing Tables, and Chairs, Wash REPULSE BAY HOTEL. stande, & fumed Teakwood), Side- dearda, Dinner faggons, Extension Dia- ing Tables and Chitra, da, Dinner Bervices, Crockery,' and Glass Ware, "Cooking Stores, Cutlery, dc, Batte Room Utensils, Electro-Plated Here, Electric Beading Lampe, Teakwood Barbens, Sundry slackwood Furniture, Side Tables, sirs, Cabinets, Pictures,
dc.
Also
Including Several lots Tennis Balls, &c. (FB Particulars from Catalogue), Terms -Cash.
HUGHES & HOUSE, Auctioneers. Hoogkong, February 16, 1921.
(TOL ACCOUST OF THE COXCKENRE),
TUESDAY,
February 22,1921, commercing at 2.30 p.m. at teir Bales Booms, No. 6,
Des Your Road, Corner of
Ice House Street, AN, ASSORTMENT OF Household Linens, &c., Comprising:-
Pillow Cases, Fine quality Blankets, White Satin Quilts, Bed Valances, Damsek Table Clothe, Turkish Towels, Bath Towels, Bath Sheets, Double Będ
24th February, 1521,
the fanagement mars decided to AT the request of numerous Patrons, alter the above from a Supper Ball to Fancy Dress Dinner Ball; therefore, lines, and holders of the Supper Dance tables may be booked on the usus Tickets can obtain a refund on present ation of such tickets.
The charge par head for the Dinner Bell will be on similar linse to the arl WEDNESDAY and SATURDAY DANCES
PUBLIC AUCTION. »
GRAMAN,
THE Undersigned have received ins-
tructions from FRANK Esq., to sell by Public Auction,
on
MONDAY,
February 22, 1921, commenting st 2.15 pm, at " Dunottar," No. 81, The Pank
THE
Sheets, Drawnwork Bedspreads, Table Vainable Konsehold Forniture,
Corets, Crochet and Drawawork Doilies, Linen Damask Serviettes,
Alsq
A few lots of Bellow Valees and Sait
Canes. And
Three Pairs Binoculars, &c. (Full Particulars from Catalogue). Terms: Cash,
HUGHES & HOUGH, Auctioneers. Hongkong, February 16, 1921. ·
PRELIMINABY NOTICE.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
THE Undersigned have received ins tructions from Mas. Bacase, to sell by Public Auction,
-at a date to be specified later,
THE C
Valuable Household Furniture,
xc,
&
at præent contained in Craigieburn,” the Beat Terms --Cash,
HUGARS & HOUGH
&ictionari Hongkong, February 3, 1991
&C
S
During Race Week TEA DANCES
will be held on
MONDAY and TUESDAY.
The usual Tea Dance on THURSDAY
is cancelled.
D. M. GOODALL,
Manager.
WANTED.
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF YELLOW RIVER BRIDGE FOR PEKING-HANKOW BAILWAY.
THE PEKING-HANKOW LINE & RAILWAYS invites sealed proposals of the CHINESE GOVERNMENT bridge contractors for designing and meters in length across the Yellow River building a new steel bridge about 2,800 (Ewang-Ho). Proposals will be received up to noon of Jane 30th, 1921, t the office of Peking-Hankow Railway. Peking, China, plans, rules and specifications can be obtained from the ¡fallowing offices:
Peking: Peking-Hankow Railway, American, British, Belgina, French, Italian, and Japanese Legations.
Foreign: Chinese Legations, Wash- ingin, London, Brussels, Paris, Rome and Tokyo,
*
All applications for same must be Boompained with pounds & for foraign countries and with dollars/10 for Peking.
PEKING-HANKOW RAILWAY
ADMINISTRATION.
WAR MEMORIAL.
SUBSCRIPTION LIST.
TOR the erection by Public Sub-
therein contained. “
As follows:- DRAWING ROOM—Arm-chairs and, "scription, of a building to be Chesterfield (Lane Crawford make), run on Y.M.G.A. Hnes, to be called Korean and Japanese Cabinets, Silvet- the WAR MEMORIAL INSTITUTE inlaid Blackwood Writing Table, Chairs, and to be managed for the joint use Card Table, Stands, d, Old Bronze of the Navy, the Army and Civilians Figures, Curios, Paintings, &c. Axmins by a Joint Board of Directors.
:
ter Carpet 18 by 15, Berge and Loc A portion of the sun raised will
Curtains
DINING ROOM-Fused Teak mirror be devoted to the erection of a back Sideboard, Dinner Waggon, Side Permanent stone memorial "which Table and Chairs (Lane Crawford rake), ~will be put in hand at an early date. Ontlery, Plate, Glass Ware, Dinner and Tea Bervices, Dessert
Lizzogen, d, &c.
Bervices,!
BED ROOMS-Fumed. Teak Bed: Boom Suite (Twin Beds) Lane Crawford make, Toilet Seta, Bed Linen, &c., Bath Room Utensils (Porcelain Larstory, Basins), Kitchen Utensils,
Also
Lawn Bowls, Markers and Mowing Machine, Telescope and Stand by Out lighan & Co., Landon Bagraph, B.6.A. Air Bife and Pistol, and one Manner Automatic Pistol.
Full Particulars from Catalogue),
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On view Sunday, the 27th inst
HUGHES & HOUGE, Acctioneers,
Hongkong, Fabr ay 19, 1911.
Lists may be found at:
Hemra. Lane Crawford.
Kelly & Walsh.
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Ym. Powell, Ltd. The Hongkong Club.
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Hongkong Cricket Club. Club Lusitano. Engineers Institute. Victoria Becation Club. Kowloon Cricket Clab. Kowloon Bowling Club. Peak Club, Club de Recreio. Craigenzower Club.
M..J, BREEN.
Hon. Secretary War Memorial Comm
THE GREEN ISLAND CEMENT
CO., LTD,
THE THIRTY SECOND ORDINARY
ANNUAL MEETING of the SHAREHOLDERS in the Company will be held at the Offices of the Goro) pany, St George's Building. Chater Road, Victoria, Hongkong on TUES DAY, the 22nd day of February, 1921 at 11 o'clock in the forenoon for the purpose of receiving a Statement of Accounts and the Report of the Directors and declaring a Dividend. for the year ending Dealer 1st, 1820
Company will be CLOSED from SATURDAY, the 12th February, 1921. anti TUESDAY, the ad February, 1921 both days inclusive
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the
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By Order of the.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Hongkong, 3rd February, 1921,
TAIYO & CO.
GAPANESE) BOOTS AND KHOËS
MARK TO CEDEZ
JF
X4, 15., Wyadanza St.
1.
By Order of the Court of Directora,»
A. G. STEPHEN,
Chief Manager. Hongkong, February 5, 1921,
HONGKONG BOXING
ASSOCIATION.
FIEST TOURNAMENT MONDAY, 21st February, at 9 FM at the
F
MING TUEN ‘GARDENS. MAIN EVENT.
15 ward Cauchwright Contest. "SKY" KERRISON, (Welterweight Champion of the Colour)
V.
A. B. DEWLITT,
B. Alacrity." Booking at Mournin's. FRIDAY, February 18th-Members (on produe tion Current Membership Cards only). SATURDAY, tith and MONDAY, 21st. GENERAL POELIG Special Trams will be run before and after the Tournament.
MASSAGE.
Mr. HONDA and Mrs. HONDA
14 years' experience.
No. 24, Wyndham Street, (Opposite to the China Mail)
This is the package with the moisture-proof wrapping
20 for
action.
." Though in Prague, and its neigh-! bourhood the Communists had little success, practically all the textile and sugar factory workers, hali.ther coal miners and many, iron workers res- ponded to their appeal. The public services were not interfered with. On the whole probably about 50 per cent. of the workers in the country sided with the Communists.
"In some districts the Communist rank and file got out of hand. They formed themselves into bodies with the romantic name of Revolutionary Committees; they, armed themselves with sporting guns and knives, which they took from peasants and farmers. and proceeded to occupy factories and estates and declare them socialised and the owners disposed;
act.
Then the Government began to
It sent gendarmerie into the troubled areas, and in all cases they succeeded in restoring order and the former condition of affairs practically without bloodshed. Indeed, only one casualty is reported-one peasant wounded.
that keeps Chesterfeld's original flavor and freshness intact. Your Chesterfields never become either soggy or dry. They always reach you in prime shape for smoking.
And, Chesterfelds do something for your smoke-longing that you have always wished a cigarette would do they let you know. you are smoking--and they satisfy.
The blend does it, and the blend cannot be copied.
All the most Beautiful Women ase
CREME
SIMON
For Beauty,
Whiteness,
Preservation, -
of the Skin.
Chesterfield
CIGARETTES
Turkish and American tobaccos--blended
They SATISFY!
20 cts.
Aguinit Chap
and all Ževitaštona of the Epidermis caused by the sun and wind.. "Absolutely unrivalė.
Does Nas produce Hair.
of all Chemists, itatedremera, Perfumers and Storrs,